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Montana labor news., 1949-01-13

In remarks on the floor OF the Senate
At the time he introduced the TAFT
Hartley repeal bill. Senator Thomas
made it clear that the repeater would
not be the end oi action on labor leg
iSlation.
lie told the Senate that the process
II repeal would call Tor the legisla-
ton as would President Truman's
" recommendations to Congress, and
that these additions would be worked
out IS amendments to the old Wagner
Act, once that statute was back on the
books. Mr.. Thomas did not describe
this other legislation. but the Presi-
dent had recommended action against
jurisdicti0nal strikes and "nnjustified
secondary b%oycotis.' and against "the
use 81 economic force to settle dis
putcs over interpretations oi labor con-
tracts.
In addition 10 his bill to repeal the
Taft-lIartley law. senator Thomas Of
icrc1 other measures to raise the mini
mum wage from 40 to rs cents an
hour. and 10 grant about SS00,00O,0O in
} federal aid to education.
Montana labor news., 1949-01-13

law with the exception OF a single ad-
mini>trativc section which fixed the
membership oi the National Labor Re
%lations Board as a five man body.
The effect OF this proposed l%egisla-
ton, with the exception OF the clause
retaining A iivc-mcmber NLRB, will
be to restore the Wagner Act, the
Corrupt Practices Act, and the Hobbs
Act to the status they held prior to the
enactment of the Taft-liartley law
which amended their provisions.
The proposed action is along the lines
OF the plan suggested by the American
Federation OF Labor for the repeal OF
the Tait-llartlcy law and the enact
ment OF subsequent legislation. The
AFI. is determined not to consider any
proposed changes in the Wagner Act
until that Law has been reinStated on
the statute books. Once this has been
accomplished. the Al'l. will be willing
TO discuss amendments To the Wagner
Net which will improve collective bar
gaining procedures and contribute To
a greater measure OF labor management
peace,
Montana labor news., 1949-01-13
BUTTE TEACHER TO BE DEPUTY FOR MARY
CONDOR RONALD COOK is REAPPOINTED

state rural school supervisor; Les
Brown, school lunch man.
William King OF Billings will become
state high school supervisor July !,
Miss Condan said. A. 0. Gullidge is
retiring from that job at that time.
King has a masters degree from Wyo-
ming university and is a former head
OF the Billings Polytechnic education
department, He is an English teacher
at Eastern Montana Normal college
Dorothy McNally, Columbus teacher
vii become ccrtiiication clerk in Miss
Condon's office in February
Ruby Miller. deputy Tor Elizabeth
ireland. retiring superintendent OF pub
lie instruction, will stay in Miss Con-
don's Office one month before taking
a position in the state vocational school
here.
Montana labor news., 1949-01-13

the NAM isn't offering 10 sign a
contract guaranteeing to reduce the
cost OF living by 20 per cent, or even
10 per cent, ii we don't ask Tor a
raise. The NAM leaders know, as
they knew in l946, that lis members,
the manufacturers, will go right on
charging just as much as they can get
Tor what they have to sell.
We know that We can't iced our
family on NAM promises, or on NAM
propaganda, either. We know that
as partners in business we are en-
titled to a share in the profits that
our work has made possible. We
know that most corporations, II they
would, could afford TO raise wages
without raising prices.v
We know, too, that il we don't
increase our purchasing power pref
" soon. next Christmas will be still
leancr-cyen il we don't get laid oil
in the meantime.
Working people are the best Gus
toner business has. 1t seems to us
that We help business by taking care
OF the good customer.
Montana labor news., 1949-01-13

Al the same time, prices have got
ten higher and higher and higher.
They haven't stopped rising since
price controls we're killed-on the
promise OF Senator TAFT and the
NAM that increased production
would keep prices in line.
Now we are face TO face with the
fact that our grocer won't cash those
NAM promises. When allowances
are made for the increase in prices.
weekly earnings Of working people
have actually declined since 1915.
On the other hand, profits OF most
big corporations have more than
doubled.
Most OF us have spent most OF the
savings we put aside during the war.
Now We just haven't got the pur-
chasing power necessary to buy at
present prices.
What should we do
The National Association of Man
facturers is asking us to sit tight and
no. ask for any raise this year. The
NAM promises that prices will come
down if only we'll scrimp along. But
Montana labor news., 1949-01-13

lIELENA-Nlary NJ. Condor, who
became Montana superintendent OF pub
lie instruction has announced appoint
mcnt OF Gcnevicyc Squires OF Butte as
her chief deputy.
Miss Squircs, teacher at the Butte
Mckinley grade school, will join Miss
Condon's staff about february !, after
the end Of the current scmester.
Miss Squires is a member OF the
American Federation Of Teachers and
the Order OF Eastern Star.
Miss Condor announced reappoint-
mcnt OF Ronald Cook. state music
supervisor Harry Norton, head Of the
audio visual aid department; Carl
Klafs, health and physical education
supervisor; Sylvia lIaight and her
staff at the Missoula correspondence
school; Lillian Pcter,on OF Kalispcll,
Montana labor news., 1949-01-13
SOME OFFICIALS PAID 11H PER
CENT MORE THAN Al
YEARS AGO
American Federation of State, County,
and Municipal Employees, Local
1910 - Silver Bow County

Immediate need for a revision i'll the
annual salary scale for Montana II
ty officials is pointed out in a report
compiled by G.. +. Monkman, secretary
of the Montana County and Municipal
Trcasurers' Association and Treasurer
of Teton County.
Since 1907, county %treasurers, as an
example of one county office, have
received just one approximate 1lH per
CEN raise, in l945, while during the
4l-ycar period the wage scale at one
time indirectly was lowered in 1921
and inflated living costs have at least
doubled in the meantime, the report
says.
The salary increase adopted three
wears ago placed the wages OF all
county officials at the same figure.
In the past, certain county officers
received more remuneration than 9TH
ers, although experience and bonding
requirements differs vastly for the
various offices.
The report says the next legislature
will consider the request for a $yVO
salary increase for all county offices.
An analysis of county salaries paid
since 1907 reveals the l945 scale, gen.
orally speaking, provided about an llH
per cent increase over the original 10Y
scale for county treasurers and placed
all county offices on the same salary.
Raises Listed
This gave the county sheriff an in
crease of $l02; the treasurer and the
county clerk, 1852; the assessor, $552;
the clerk of the district court, effective
as Of Jan. |, 194o, $552; and the supcrin-
tendent of schools S352. County oiii-
cials now are asking a straight across
increase or 5000 per year, which will
allow approximately only a SO per cent
increase over the 1907 and 1921 scales.
How does this compare with other
labor wage scales which have risen lS0
per cent or more, the report asks.
The report explains the wage scale
as set up and adopted in 1907 or prior
to then, based on full assessed valua-
ton Of the counties. The salaries Their
pal dare listed in adjoining schedule A
The revised codes of 1921 left the
salaries as of schedule A, but base the
classification on taxable valuations
i rather than full valuations. The repor,
asks the reader to note the increase II
taxable valuations over full valuations
The change from full valuation to tax
able valuation reduced the possibility
of an increase in salaries as based OF
Montana labor news., 1949-01-13
~ The Montana Labor News will not
I MN BE- responsible for Views of their
Of~' Correspondents.
Correspoudents.

full valuation by 70 per cent and elm
mated the eighth class county. This is
shown in adjoining schedule B.
Class of Counties
Based on the 1913 taxable valua-
tons, the county nearest to being 4
first-class county in Montana is Cas-
cade county with a taxable valuation
of S32,500,3l2. Thus all county salaries
were in or between second and seventh
class. The individual officers were paid
prior to l945 the 1907 scale listed in
schedule c.
Continuing, the report said the l945
legislature adopted a salary based on
valuation and population. The popula-
ton of the 1910 census governs the
scale. Any future changes will be
based on d%ccennial census; in other
words, the 1850 census will govern the
next change. Valuation change will be
as OF September, prior to the election
year in which the office is to be filled.
The office Of the county treasurer OF
Teton county, a sixth class county, re-
ceipted for $l,l7l, 446.l 10, cash receipts
all sources during the fiscal year end
ing June 80, l94S, as operating moneys
for the county, state, cities, towns,
school districts and irrigation districts
funds. The tax charge for 1913 is
SS6,974.08 above the l947 charge.
One Mill Levy Benefits
Based on the taxable valuation OF
Teton county, it would require less
than one mill increase in the general
iund levy to raise the salaries OF the
office holders as indicated or for each
81 900 taxable valuation, approximately
one dollar more would be paid in taxes
per year, continues the report.
THE Montana statutes provide that
increases or decreases can not become
effective during a term OF office. But
if ever an emergency exists, it is now
and has been for the past few years.
THE concerted interest Of the public
WIFI t1le COlliDllltu CilOIl VI Oui iSbiS-
lators is necessary to avoid wholesale
designations of county officials which
has taken place throughout the state OF
Montana. Some means should be pro-
| vided for immediate relief, either by an
emergency measure or by a bonus until
an enacted law could become effective
says the report.
In addition to all other duties, the
office of county treasurer III Teton
county collected and RENTED to the
state treasurer between May, l947, and
December, l94S, Sw10,2Sl.57 from the sale
Of punchboard stamps, without any
monetery gain for the county, Monk
man said
Total county tax charge in 1886 was
S338,001 "a, and in 1913 the total county
tax charge was S829,lll.S7, Monkmai
concluded in the report.
Montana labor news., 1949-01-13

If this past Christmas was a little
leaner at your house, take what COM
fort YOU can from knowing that the
situation was the same in most other
American homes. Santa Claus pack
was lighter this year.
Department torres all over the
USA report that Christmas shoppers
spent fewer dollars, bought fewer
presents this past holiday than they
did in l947. The fact is that fewer
and fewer Of the men and women
who do the work in this country can
afford to buy what's in the stores.
After the war, we were promised
BY Senator Taft and the leaders OF
the National Association OF Manutac-
turers-whom he usually echoes
that, if we got down to work and
produced more and more and more,
wages could go up and prices would
come down.
Well. production has been going
up and up and up. We produced %
per cent more goods last year than
in 1899. more than in any other peace
time year in American history.
Montana labor news., 1949-01-13

he should apply as an individual citi-
zen.
We believe that no application should
be solicited, accepted or transmitted
by school administrators.
We believe that we should oppose
any change in the school calendar to
have the teachers participate in the
program since any such change would
adversely effect the statutory school
year and interfere with the teachers
vacation period at which time many
are called upon TO meet personal agree
ments previously made.
We believe that since the salary
offered enumerators now is not even
as high as that offered teachers, it
would therefore be doubly unjust to
expect teachers to work at a re-
duced scale in their vacations.
We believe hat it is essential that
the National Advisory committee be
enlarged to include at least two A. F.
OF I. classroom teachers.
Montana labor news., 1949-01-13
Taft-Hartley Law Repeal Provided in Senate Bill
AFL'S FEDERATICsM1! NO Of TEACHERS OPPOSES
Use OF MEMBERS In In., ',.

CHICAGO. : The National Execu-
tive Council OF the AFL's American
Federation of Teachers, meeting in
Chicago, took an emphatic stand in op-
position to a proposal that the nations
schools be closed so the teachers can
be used as enumerators in taking the
1850 census.
The. national body also emphasized
that any participation by teachers in
the census taking should be on a purely
voluntary basis without any pressure
from administrators. The council also
recommended that not only teachers
but other professional persons, such as
lawyers, doctors and dentists, should
be called upon to assist in the census.
The full statement issued by the ma
tional officers Of the AT. OF T., which is
a professional organization Of class
room teachers, is as follows:
We believe that if any teacher wishes
to apply for the position of enumeration,
Montana labor news., 1949-01-13
CASCADE COUNTY TRADES LABOR NOTES

the legislature when necessary and to
sclcc, a suitable assistant 10 go with
him. John Dusak reported on the
present legislature to date.
On motion recommendations Of the
legislative committee are to be, the as
sembly's recommendations on proposed
legislation.
T.. II. Richards reported that the
Painters had pledged $50 toward the
scholarship fund being sponsored
through the State Federation Of Labor.
On motion a letter is to be sent to
Governor Bonner recommending that a
civilian be appointed to replace Col.
Sheridan when aud il his position be-
comes vacant as chief OF the highway
patrol.
Roll Call and Reports of Delegates:
John Wolf reporting for the Railroad
Boilcrmakers that they will contribute
to the building Of a labor temple.
l. l. Price reported that the labor
temple question was referred TO their
board u trustees
Ray Graham reported hat the mat
ter ii a labor temple has been referred
to their officers for action.
Sam Nichols reporting for the Mu-
s%icians that they will participate in
the labor temple.
W c Hodges reported that the
Plumber, are favorable to a labor
temple.
Announcements:
Election Of officers Friday, Jan. IA,
1910.
.All unions are urged to contribute
to the state legislative co-ordinating
committee. Harry Billings, box 1888,
Helena, Montana.
All unions should decide soon how
much they can pledge toward the
labor temple building.
Adjournment at 1880 p. m.
John ENANKO. Jr., Secretary.
We DO NOT PATRoNIzE LIST
Dixie Stove Co
Stukcnschneider's Barber Shop
Endicott johnson
Kansas Milling Co.
Sun Main Raisins
General Foods
anderson Frames
Dixie Maid (St. Johns
Dicks Jersey Dairy
Davenport Candy Co.
| Midland Canning Co.
Time and Life Magazines
Tony VI. CHM
Tony NJ. CHM and Co.
Andrew Jergens Products
Forest Products Co.
Paris Carriers and Glass Tex Belts
Treasurebel, Cleaners
Acme White Lead Co.
John Lucas Co
Lowe Bros.
BEAUTY SHOPS
Mary Long, 2527 4th Ave. 50.
Edna Noldc, II 10Th St. So.
Katie Bartell, 1917 End Ave. SO.
Montana labor news., 1949-01-13

Meeting oi Jan 7. 1910
Meeting vas called to order at :
p m. BY President Stcinmciz.
Roll call oi officers showed all Off
GERS present
Credentials:
From the Musicians Tor Samuel w.
Nichols. On motion dclcgate-clect
was obligated and seated. The min
utcs OF the previous meeting were read
and approved.
Communications:
From the council on discriminatory
tax legislation asking that We urge
congress and the state legislature to
remove restrictions on the manufacture
and sale OF margarine. On motion re-
quest was c%oncurrcd.
From Louis II. Rcnirow. assistant
military aide to the president acknowl-
cdging our letter to the president cx-
pressing opposition to universal mill
tary training. Filed.
From William 6. Rcidy, assistant TO
Senator Murray acknowledging our
letter urging outright repeal Of the
Tait-llartlcy Act. Placed on Tile,
From the Educational Co-op Publish
ing company soliciting patronage Of
their printing facilities and support 81
the Peoples Voice Placed on iilc.
From the state department Of the
American Legion, Leo Graybill and
John Bonner, acknowledging our letter
protesting the creation Of an m-.Ameri
can Activities committee in Montana.
Placed on Tile
From " &. Rapsdale, secretary q
Senator Murray acknowledging our
letter expressing opposition to universal
military training Placed on file
From James - Graham inquiring as
10 what extent injured workers coming
under the Workmcn', Compensation Net
have TO pay ior doctors aud hospital
scryiccd during the healing period fol-
lowing an injury received while a.
work.
From the Montana Old-.lrc Pension
Association an expression oi thank
for financial contribution.
From II. +. Boetcher, Cascade count,
drive director March OF Dimes ask
ing that a committee be appointed iron
the assembly 10 help in the drive. Or
motion a committee OF three was or.
dcrcd. Tom Cordially. Leo Stewar
and Esther Curtis were appointed or
March Of Dimes committee s
From the Social Studies committee o.
the American Association OF UIycrsits
Women. an invitation to a meeting tC
organize a community welfare counci
at the council chambers Of the civic
center on Jan 18th at s p. M. On mo.
ton request 70 send a delegate wa
%concurrcd in. VI. X. Webster vas ap
pointed delegate to the meeting.
Committee Reports:
President Stcinmetz reported 81 tl'
Labor Day dinner and it was note'
that the event was enjoyed BY cycryon'
present.
The Missouri Valley Authority i
holding a dinner on Saturday at Hell
cna and a meeting on Sunday.
Ray Graham further reported m tn
meeting OF the state legislative co-or
dinating committee and he said III
committee is in need Of funds for it
support. The Smeltermen have con
tributed SIS to its support.
L. L. Price reported that the varicu
unions should designate key men t
receive kilograms collect from Harr
Billings. secretary OF the co-ordinatin
committee when immediate action !
necessary on a particular measure be
fore the legislature.
On motion President Steinmetz wa
authorized to attend the meetings
Montana labor news., 1949-01-13
Senator Thomas
OF Utah
Introduces Bill

WASHINGTON.-On the heels of President Humans State OF he Union
message, administration forces moved to carry out his proposed recommen-
dahons in the field OIL labor legislation.
Senator Albert Thomas of Utah, chairman OF the Senate Labor Com
muee introduced a bill in the Senate to repeal the whole of the Taft-Hartey
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Grace Presbyterian
Church News

The members and friends of Grace
Presbyterian Church are cordially
invited to attend the Summer Con-
test between the June Melody Club
and the Willing Workers Club of
Grace Presbyterian Church, Sunday
July 81, 1949 at $3.50 pm, at FEEDER
alton Center, 1898 NV 3rd ave.
The Brotherhood Club will hold It's
regular meeting Friday evening
July 20, at the home of Deacon and
Mrs. George Role, 1855 NV 9th
ave. All members are urged to be
present.
All services for the Grace Pres
byterian Church are held at Bethle-
hem Baptist Church at 18th teri.
and 4th ave. Everyone is always well
coined to attend.
Rev. James E. Culmer, pastor
Juanita Culmer, reporter
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Cards---MeHl1OrialS
IN MEMORIAM

In loving memory of Stafford
DANES Jr.. who departed this life on
July %, 1887.
Beloved One,
Beyond earth's sunshine and its rain,
Beyond all WEAKNESS and pain,
Thou art at rest,
Fen though we mourn our loss, we
JOY To feel
Thou art soblest.
O Faithful One!
Now privileged to see unfold,
Gods purpose in the scroll unrolled
BY Christ's own hand;
And thou hast made report: I've
done as Thou,
Lord didst command"
Q, Radiant One!
Along the dark and narrow way,
Thy faithfullness casts back a ray,
OF hope. and cheer:
For tho so joyossly thy cross didst
beaI.
With scarce a tear.
o, Blessed One,
We pray for strength to do Gods
will.
To wait and suffer and be still,
AS thou hast done,
Nor faint, nor fear but still run on
until,
The prize is won.
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Hepburn
and family
Requiem of Stafford Gamaliel
DANES, jr., who went away and left
us on May 27, 1887.
Mrs. Myrtle r. Danes
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Mrs. Agnes
Powell Dies

Mrs. Agnes Powell who had been
a resident of Miami for more than
Is wears died last Thursday at tho
jackson Memorial Hospital. She
lived at 1871 NV Gath terrace in
Liberty Square project. Funeral SER
ice was conducted by the Rev. w.
o. BARLEY, Monday at Ebenezer
Methodist church.
After the funeral ceremony the
body was shipped for burial to Mad
lson. the birthplace of the deceased
bv the Richardson Funeral home
Survivors include four sons: Roose'
welt, Finley, Alvin, Richard. and
four daughters: Mrs. Christine Eel
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In loving memory Of my dear son,
HAROLD JOHNSON
who departed this life July 20, 194S.
Born March u, 1924.
He is not dead but only changed
He was model to like us
Oh! when We like him must die
And his blood what made them so
Was the Saviour's righteousness
Sleep on my dear son and take your
rest
We love you but Jesus loves you
best.
Mrs. Sarah Johnson
and Family
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IN MEMORIAM

In sad but loving memory of our
dear mother and grandmother,
MRS. ANNIE s. HERRING
who departed this life July 20, 1916.
May she rest in peace - Gone but
not forgotten.
Mrs. Susie Robinson, daughter
Mr.. and Mrs. Willie r. Davie,
daughter and soninlaw
Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. w. Smith,
daughter and soninlaw
Willie Robinson, grandson
Oscar Robinson, grandson
Gloria Robinson, grand dght.
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Little Miss Mamie Pinder, daugh-
ter of Mrs. Elizabeth Pinder, recent
ly celebrated her tenth birthday. 1t
was a gala event. Numerous kids
responded.
Many thanks to the friends and
kids that brought gifts.
The party was held at Mrs. Pin
der's place Of business which is To-
Gated at 401 NV 18th st.
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kindergarten Tea
Shower At Center

You are cordially invited to at
tend a Kindergarten Tea Shower
given by the Young Matrons of st.
Johns Baptist Church Sunday af-
ternoon, July 81 at the Youth Gen.
ter $40 NV 18th st. From $50 pm.
to pm.
Gift suggestion: Coloring Books.
crayons, little scissors, pencils,
blocks, toys.
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IN MEMORIAM

In memory of my dear mother
BLANCHE DEAN
who slipped away on the morning
of July 80, 1916.
Brief life is here our portion,
Brief sorrow, short-lived care
The life that knows no ending
The fearless life is there.
Alice Thompson, daughter
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Rurnnage Sale

The Lindley DeGarmo Unit of
the American Legion Auxiliary will
sponsor a rummage sale at 3674
Grand Avenue, Coconut Grove, Sat
urday, August 6, 1949.
Mrs. L. M. Stoutenburg
Unit Publicity Chairman
Phone ASA
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CARD OF THANKS :,
We the family of the late,

we The FAMILY or the late,
MISS GENEVIEVE THOMAS
wish to extend our thanks to the
many friends for cards, florals and
kilograms during sour bereavement,
and to our neighbors who shared
with us our sorrow. Special thanks
to Mrs. Ruby Robertson, Mrs. Mary
Jenkins, Mrs. Rosa Lee Ferguson,
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence B. Cooper,
Francis Funeral Home, and last but
not least, Rev. w. o. BARLEY.
Earnest Valdez, brother
Beatrice Johnson, sister
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Night Of Fun Rattle

A night of games by Beauticians
chapter No. z will be held at the
home of Mrs. Marion Muldrow NV
14th st, on Tuesday night, August
End. A box of groceries will also be
given away. You are invited to be
there.
H. ]. Casey, president
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Notice

Will accept agency in Nassau for
any wholesale grocery CO. in Miami
Write to Bodies Grocery
Ortland Bodie
Nassau, Bahamas