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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1949-02-04
FEPC y Brave Men

Monday afternoon DR.. Myron Tripps bill
lib 81 was brought out Of committee with
the recommendation ''do pass" and put be-
fore the representatives of the people of the
state of Montana
lib 62 was the FEPC bill, and was char
acterlstic OF the man Trip and his far
sighted, democratic nature.
1t is not an obscure fact that one of the
most pubcized planks in the democratic
platform was civil rights, the basis for an
FEPC bill. 1t is also not unknown that the
leadership of labor has gone on record time
and again for FEPC. Therefore it was not
untimely that the bill be brought before the
people.
The rather surprising feature was that
there were leaders of labor and Democrats
who were not prepared or ready to accept
an FEPC.
Of course the Republicans also had
strong plank in favor of civil rights in their
national platform-and it. is interesting to
note there were only couple Republicans
who were prepared or ready to accept an
FEPC.
1t is characteristic of our thinking when
FEPC is mentioned to Immediately put it on
the black and white basis to the exclusion
of all other man-made bias. In Montana it
is the consensus of many that it is not the
"checkerboard' which is our primary con-
sderation, but religion.
Our Negro population being as small as it
is makes it possible for them to be, and I
quote Kept in their place., unquote. The
Montana Farmers Union is one of the few, if
not the only group in the state who carry on
an aggressive campaign of education against
discrimination 1t was one of their leaders
who told me about the Negro mother who
made the statement cit is not ourselves we
worry about but what is there going to be
for our children 1t rather makes one ache
for the centuries of mothers who have had
that same pain in their heart for their chill
dren.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1949-02-04

We have made strides toward the day
when the immense burden suppressed peo-
pies carry will be lighter. 1t is accepted
generally that we vary in our degrees Of en-
thuslasm toward such legislation, and it ap-
pears it is going to be long hard road for
those who represent minorites, locally and
nationally, to attain the place in the life of
our country where they too may feel that all
men are created equal.
No, we are not ready for FEPC. We
have far to go. We have much to learn.
Our only hope is that we may be given the
wisdom to choose as leaders of men those
who are capable of showing us the way to
give others the same chance to earn olive
that we ourselves expect.
But we need not lose heart-there were
the lights in the darkness-32 men and brave
many of whom stood up and spoke in favor
of FEPC. When we go over the voting rec
ords lets not forget these men-they are the
timber for strong planks in real democracy
GRETCHEN G. BILLINGS
Editors Note: Roll call on HB 81 appears
elsewhere in this issue.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1949-02-04
The SilicOtic
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abled workers, either through private
insurance or state workmen's COM
pensation. For anticipated injuries
resulting from accidents in their IN
dustry, they must pay so much INTO
the compensation fund on every
wage dollar The mining industry
alone is exempt from paying for an
important (and invariably fatal IN
dustrial injury-silicosis.
Fourth Why should mining-smelt-
ing operators be accorded the rank
of 'tfree riders" on silicosis benefits
at the expense of the lumbermen, the
construction company, the citlzenry
at large, when silicosis is just as
much an industrial injury, as the
losing of an arm, or the breaking OF
leg in any other industry?
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1949-02-04
Report Of Legislative Coordinating Committee

Proposed school and tax legislation received TOP
billing Monday evening, January 81, in discussions by
approximately 40 representatives of labor, farmer
and veterans and legislators at the third meeting of
the State Legislative Co-ordinatng Committee
Conference support accorded HB 145 and HB
49, and a severance tax proposal, three revenue
measures. The first would increase corporation Ii
taxes from to 5 per cent of net income, the
second to substantially increase income tax schedules
Discussion concerning income tax exemptions and
rates indicated that the exemptions too low and
that revision in lower rate brackets was
sary. Amendments to remedy will be placed in HB
148 this week The proposed severance tax is des-
igned to make the larger exploiters of natural
resources, provide via a tax the money to set up
revolving fund to income for Montana schools
in the future Small operations in mining, timber,
and OIL ETC.. would be affected by this proposal
For example, coal operator would have to produce
than 5000 tons per month before being subject
to a severance tax
Conference support also given to the objec-
tives of the school county-stae-wide equalization BILL
the transportation BILL and the reorganization bill
In the latter instant, particular emphasis placed
such support being contingent the measure be-
ing completely voluntary far district school
consolidation is concerned.
Silicosis HB 176
HB 176 by Mernin, Emmons, Tripp Gunderson,
Dusak, Holtz, Burns Peterson of Pondera, Smith of
Deer Lodge-was introduced Saturday. This
ure endorsed by conference last week. would increase
benefits to Silicotcs and also define sicosis
industrial disease.
Discussion brought out that Department of Public
Welfare figures showed that approximately. 800
of $500 silicotics examined since 1941 had sicoss
to such degree they longer able to do manual
labor. This information, although available did
appear in ''wflltewaSh' report put out by interim
committee set up by 1947 legislature. Incidently
all of these 1900 had at time another in last
seven years, received aid from the state Many
longer receiving such aid because they have since
died from the disease.
Terrific opposition to HB 176 be expected on
part of the company since estimates that it
would cost that concern and smaller mining interests
o11rd& < nor in Tcof1
ments if they made to carry the benefit burden
for workers longer able to work because of
sve dust circulating in the mines
State Lands
Conference support accorded HB SO by Gull
bertson of Chouteau. This would increase
state land lease charges back to what they We're in
1927 and would provide considerable additional funds
for the public schools
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1949-02-04
8IST CONGRESS MORE
RECEPTIVE TO MvA

Washington - NFU - President
Truman this week announced that
government agencies have been re-
quested to prepare legislation for a
Columbia Valley Authority pattern
ed after IVA. This announcement
was expected especially in view of
the Presidents conference with an
MVA congressional group last week
at which he promised support for the
Missouri Valley administration.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1949-02-04
Democracy In Action?

The Railroad and Public Service Commits
sion held hearing in Helena last Thursday
on proposed freight rate increases. And,
guess what = the only shippers interested
enough to show up were representatives of
Trident Cement Co., and the sugar and beet
growers Not single stockman, not single
wheat grower apparently considered the
matter of paying more freight on their prod
ucts OF sufficient Importance to attend More
startling still, not even written protest was
received from either the stockmens or wool
growers association, although several trades
and labor councils did file protests. I leave
you to draw your own conclusions as to De-
mocracy in Action as sometimes practiced
here in the great state of Montana
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1949-02-04

Discussion brought out that there is need for a
substantial increase in appropriations for State Land
Board that sufficient personnel put on to stop
violations by lessees and respassers using the state
lands. State lands conservatively valued at
100000, and paid in to treasury S2N million
IN l948. No complete appraisal has been made to
determine value of coal, oil and mineral wealth under
lying these lands. Total acreage is approximately
100000 Incidently the administrator of this S75-
0O0,0OO business receives only So, 600 per year
pretty low pay for much responsibility. Legsla-
ton is pending which would substantially increase
this salary.
Old Age Pension Legislation
HB A, the old age pension measure, is to be re-
vved and relntroduced before the week is out. The
will ask for minimum pension of $50
for single person, 500 for couple-with MAX
ing up difference between what social security and
other pensions may bring and the minimum $50 or
800. Revisons have also been made to put this new
bill in harmony with federal security laws Conference
support was accorded the measure. Discussion
brought out that under the pending appropriation
for Dept of Public Welfare to provide an aver
age of 81 per month for our aged that many of
the old folks would fall far short of receiving even the
misery 81 increase. In otherwords there's little real
substance in all the talk about how much better off
the aged will be because of the humantariansm of
this legislative session, matters presently stand
Unemployment Compensation
All the talk about how the state cannot afford to
pay maximum OF S25 per week to the unemployed
(and we now have 10000 of them) is-just talk.
thorough Investigation of HB LOG by the federal So
cia Security Administration conclusively proves that
the average employer contribution rate of $50 will
very handily take of the increase from S18 to
S25 in maximum benefits Even though SO in
crease granted two years ago, and the employer
tax rate was substantially reduced, the Unemploy-
ment Comp fund grew from $18 million to S29 million
Minimum unemployment weekly benefit would be
raised from 81 to SO under lib 1O6 Should this bill
become law unemployed workers would receive APP
proximately 43 of average weekly earnings as com
pared with $40 at present, and the 500 which was
the intent when the commission was established in
1887
Next meeting of the committee will be Monday,
February z, 1880 pm. Meeting place will be deter
mined within next couple of days Out-of-town folks
who wish to attend, should contact the secretary
either at The Peoples Voice office street from
Capitol Building, or by calling him at 26-J
WILLIAM PlLGERAM, HARRY L. BILLINGS,
Chairman Corresponding Secretary
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1949-02-04

Fifth: Despite protestations of the
industry to the contrary, HB 176
should be approved by the legisla-
ture, that the obvious injustice to
all the rest of the states taxpayers
may be at long last corrected
The Valley settler. (Palmer, Alaska) 1937-195?, 1949-12-16
COOP CALLS 1899
CERTIFICATES

IlNIll tlH flO
at a recent meeting the Coop Board
Of directors voted to call in it's
1889 Certificates Of IQuity for pay4
ment. This issue amounts to Just
under 8, 100000. Anyone holding
certificates Of 1889 date may re-
deem them by mailing or bringing
them to the Coeop office on or afte1
Dec omber goth.
In the few cases where Certificates
might have been lost, the owner may
claim payment by signing the proper
papers at the office.
The payment Of Cert ificates. by
Coeop is simply the "revolving. fund I
method Of Financing in operation.
In all successful Co-ops using this
method Of financ ing the current !
years. savings is acknowledged to !
the patrons by the issuance Of Ger
tificates of Indebtedness which .:
means that you as a Coop patron. i
hold that much revolving capita al Of
your Coop. The Coop usos these
funds for operating capital until
such time as they can be retired
when the coop reaches it's meturi ty
point, it calls in an issue each
year and puts out a new issue to -
J5k CHI |44G CuIIGuC 6dIu1LSS sfIClIC a
the name "Revolving FUND.-. Our Co
cp has just this year reached that
stage and should pay an issue annu-- =
ally,
1t night be explained to those I'M
equai1 ted with the workings Of our
Co-or that this revolving fund plus
the % With ol7irgs, plus paid-in
mcnOc 81 ships ar3 the sole means by
which our working capital is main
tanned.
It might be further explained that
the certific ates held by people who
have left the Coop or the Valley -
or those who may not consi der theme
selves in good standing have not or
cannot be confisc ated. They will bel
available to you on Tuesday,.
MILK PRICE INCREASES
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-25
MINING COURSE
 TO OPEN MIDDAY
 FOR FOUR WEEKS

The first class of the Mining Ex- tentsion Course will be held in the study hall, Monday night, Juneau High School, beginning at ' o'clock The first part of this class will be taken up with registration for the course.
 As mentioned in an earlier issue of the Empire, the course will con- tinue for four weeks, with classes on five nights each week, Monday through Friday, between and 10 D. m. It is planned to hold all the classes in the High School, though the rooms may change during the course.
 The Mining Extension Course IS a function of the University of AL aska, and is taught throughout the Territory by members of the Unl- versity faculty. It is designed to give elementary knowledge in geo. logy. minerology, prospecting, and mining to anyone interested in those subjects.
 A lecture on mining law will be given and another on radioactive minerals, both of which should be of widespread interest. Tn conjunc- tion with the latter, geiger counter will be demonstrated.
 Methods Of prospecting and min- ing, both placer and lode, will be covered, and an excellent film on large scale placer mining as prac- ticed in the Interior will be shown.
 The work in mincrology will con- sist of lectures and laboratory work designed to create familiarity with minerals of known or likely occur renee in the Territory.
 Fundamentals of physical geo. logy will be covered which are ap- plicable to the problems of the prospector. These geologic principles are of prime importance in the search for minerals as well as in the development of mines. A study of ore forming processes will be in cluded.
 No fees are charged for this course.
 The course will be taught by a former Juneauite now associated with the Fairbanks Exploration Company, James A. Williams of Fairbanks.
 Williams came here from Col fax, Wash, in 1889 to work in the A-J Mine. He served in the AL eutians during the war, and later resumed his college studies in Fair canks. He was graduated in mining engineering last spring from the University of Alaska.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-25
pNA PURCHASES REEVE ALEUTIAN
 AiRWAY5, REPORT

SEATTLE, Nov. 25.-P-Pacific Northern Airlines, Inc, announced today the purchase of Reeve AL eutian Airways, subject to CIVIL Aeronautics Board approval
 Combination of these two AL aska carriers, with a total of 4,5G0 route miles, will provide the largest trunk line operation within AL aska, President A. G. Woodley ot PIMA said in statement issued through his Seattle office.
 The purchase price and the ac- quisition date were not announced. Woodley and Robert Reeve, Presi- dent of Reeve Airways, were in Anchorage today
 Woodley said the route of the combined operation would extend from Juneau through Anchorage or Kodiak and the Aleutian chain to Attu. A spokesman said all pre- sent services of the two airlines would be continued under PIMA.
 One carrier service will aid im- measurably in the development of the Territory" Woodley's state ment said. Increased efficiency will result in better economies to both the public and the government Such carrier service along the important and strategic coastal routes of Alaska is logical step in establishing a sound and eco- nomic route structure in Alaskan air transportation"
 Woodley said an adequate and transportation service" would aid in development of the Aleutian Peninsula from a defense standpoint.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-25
MAN KILLS SELF
 AFTER MiSTAkIMG
 AUNT FOR TURKEY

PEMBROKE, Ga, Nov 25-tR-- A Thanksgiving Day turkey hunter committed suicide after he ap- parently had mistaken red ker- chief for a cocks comb and killed his aunt.
 The dead were identified by Sheriff E. w. Miles of Bryan County as Mrs. Bertha Goodman, 35, and William E. Ruff, 29, both of Savannah
 Sheriff Miles said Mrs. Goodman was wearing a red kerchief when she and Ruff took stands acout 30 paces apart for the shoot yesterday.
 Apparently, said Miles, Ruff spot tied Mrs. Goodman's red kerchief bohbing in the thick brush along the Ogeechee river and fired.
 Mrs. Goodman's husband, who had taken a position some distance away, said he came running up when the shot was fired and found Ruff kneeling with Mrs. Goodman in his arms.
 Goodman said Ruff cried, "Oh, my God, I've killed your wife" Be- fore he could stop him. Goodman related, Ruff placed a shotgun against his head and fired.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-25
FORMER JUNEAU MAN puBLI5HE5
 BOOK OF POEMS

Thirty years as a puoiisiler should have taught me at least one lesson. that poetry-like crime doos not pay" Thus Herman P. Deon of Standard Publications be- oine his biographical introductions to Charlie Gillham's "Sled' Dog and other poems of the North which is just off the presses.
 Dean goes on to question whether or not Charlie's verses are poetry, hut because literary critics raise the same question over Ezra Pounds "Pisan Cantos" which was award ed the Library of Congress prize as the best poetry of the year, the matter fails to bother him. He is publishing them because he be- lieves sportsmen will like them.
 Gillham's verses carry strains Of chuckling humor as in Your Guide" Noel Verville's Radio Cat, "Beartooth Bill" "Roommates,D "Whiskey and Women" and others. He hits thoughtful strain in Sled Dog" Breaking the Trail and Making Themselves Home"
 The biographical sketch will be of entertaining interests to thousands in Alaska, Canada, the United Stat es and Mexico who know this hardy outdoorsman. Already there is argu- ment in local circles whether or not the introduction isr'ss setter than the verses.
 Mir. Gillian, biologist w.tn the Fish and Wildlife Service, until a year ago, left Juneau at that time and is now living in Edwardsville, H., where the is engaged in free lance writing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-25
Feero NewIYweds
 To Live in Juneau
 After Honeymoon

More than 15O friends wished I happiness to a popular Juneau
 couple at the wedding reception
 Thangsgiving Eve, and many of them planned to shower the bride and bridegroom with confetti at the airport today, when MT. and Mrs. Marlin Bernard Feero left for Seat tie.
 MT. Feero and his bride, the l former Lorene Helen Krause, plan weeks honeymoon before estab- i fishing their home here. The bride, who was born in Ju- ineau, is the daughter of MT. and l Mrs. c. Emil Krause, who moved to Anchorage several years ago. The bridegroom, who grew up in l Juneau is the son of MT. and Mrs. | William Bernard Feero of this city. The Feero-Krause marriage was at candlelight service late we'd nesday afternoon in the Northern Light Presbyterian Church, the Rev Willis R. Booth officiating. The church was decorated with pale slavendar and white flowers. l The pretty young bride made lovely picture in her long pale blue gown, and her flowers were deli cate pink roses. | In the absence of her father, the bride was given in marriage by MT. fW. A. Chipperfield.
 Miss Irene Williame wse brides lmaid, wearing an old-rose frock, which, with her Colonial bouquet of yellow roses, contrasted the ! bridal gown to make a charming picture in pastels.
 MT. Ken Shaffer served MT. Feero . as best man, and ushers were MT lDon Pegues and MT. Joe Wadall. Wedding songs were by MT. Ernest Ehler, accompanied by Mrs. Carol Beery Davis.
 The bridegroom's parents enter tained for the wedding reception | in their apartment in the Ahlers Apartments. Receiving guests, Mrs Ferro wore deep blue, while the brides mother was in plum-color. The rooms were beautifully de- corated with flowers, and the sup per table centered by the brides cake was handsome, the silver ser vice cleaning in candlelight. In charge of the guest book was the bridegrooms 15-year-old sister, Audrey CPatsy), Feero, who wore a pale pink frock.
 Assisting at the reception were Mesdames Ed Shaffer, P. D. E. Mc- | Iver, Elmer Jones and Darwin Hoel. Then newlyweds and Mrs. Krause returned to the Feero's home yes- | terday for Thanksgiving dinner.
 Mrs. Krause plans to be in Juneau for another week, then go to the states for a months visit in the Pacific Northwest.
 She is living in the family home next the Hillcrest Apartments, the residence which Mir Feero and his bride will occupy on their return from their honeymoon. MT. and Mrs. William Feero were l in Seattle when they learned that
 the young couple advanced the date 1 for their marriage, and they re- turned to Juneau last Friday from the states.
 i The bridegroom has been asso- | ciated with his father in business !since his return last spring from ] the University of Alaska, where
 he was a premedic student.
 The bride returned to Juneau in ISeptember after more than year lin Springfield, Ohio.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-25
FISHING VESSEL ASSISTED

The Coast Guard Cutter 52013 of Petersburg went to the assistance of the fishing vessel Elizabeth adriit at the north end of Wrangell Mar rows after engine failure Wednes. day night.
 Owner Fred Magill and three persons were aboard the Elizabeth. It was taken in tow by the cutter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-25
THANKSGIVING
 DAY TRAGEDY

PHILADELPHIA, Nov 25.-tRI- A twelve-year-old girl in state near exhaustion was found Thanks giving Day beside the dead body of her younger sister under a 100- foot high trestle,
 The girls apparently had fallen from the railroad bridge In a mo- ment of consciousness the injured girl said her sister fell through he trestle, I heard her scream and .-an to help her and I fell through .oo."
 Their discovery by five boys play ing on the brink of the ravine the trestle bridges ended an all-night search for the girls.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-25

The Shah of Iran has arrived in Detroit on his tour of the United States. He says, "the United States is much greater than my expecta- tiOnS."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-25

A plot at Chicago to free Mad Dog Killer" James Morrelli was foiled wher two of his hoodlum friends were arrested outside the Cook County jail. Morrelli is awaiting execution.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-25

Child killer Fred Strobe at Los Angeles indicated he would plead not guilty by reason of insanity to, the brutal murder of siX-year- old Linda Joyce Glucoft.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-25

PETERSBURG VISITOR Walt Burhlund of Petersburg guest at the Baranof Hotel.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1949-11-25

MIRROR CAFE Now open 24 hours daily.-adv
 57-5t
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-19
FIRE DESTROYS
 FRUIT GROWERS PLANT

CASHMERE, Wash. (PD - Fire swept the block-long plant of the Cashmere Fruit Growers Union here early Saturday with an esti- mated loss of $75O,O0O, not includ- ing thousands of boxes of fruit,
 The blaze, which started at a.m., still was burning nearly five hours later.
 Company Officialsssaid the pre- liminary loss figure applied to building and equipment. In the building were about 75,000 boxes of packed D'AnjOu pears and 35 box cars of Bartlett pears. An o'- ficial said the building was partly covered by insurance.
The Nome nugget., 1949-09-19
Palmer Plans For Larger Airport

PALMER, Alaska, lP) - This MatanuSka Valley trading center is pushing plans to enlarge its small airport to accommodate DC-3 type transports. Surveys started this week.
 The present airport, under con- structiOn since l945, has been used for landing of small ships for the past two years. Some S200,000 now is available for airport completion, money already advanced by Pal mer being ruled matching funds"
 Both the nOrth-SOuth and east