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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-03-03

RAPID CITY, S. D., Feb. 25-The
Missouri river doesn't have enough
water in it to operate all the prof.
ects planned under the Pick-Sloan
plan.
So declared Leslie A. Miller, chair
man of the Hoover commission ma
tural resources task force, in an adj
dress before the Black Hills agri-
cultural institute here today.
The former Wyoming governor
said presently available figures prove
beyond doubt there is insufficient
water in the Missouri river to OPP
crate all the projects, including ma
vigation, under construction and au-
thorized.
Miller told the institute gauging
station records of the u. S geolog-
zeal survey at Yankton, S. D., indi-
cate an average flow of the Missouri
at that point of 17,35O,OO0 acre feet.
This was during the period 1885,
1914 when precipitation in Wyo-
ming, North Dakota and South Da-
kota was above the long time nor
NAL shown in weather bureau rec
ords.
That figure, according to report
of the engineering subcommittee of
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-03-03
eva MEET HELD in KALISPELL WELL ATTENDED

not being paid by the power COM
pany to appear in opposition to the
measure One of those in attendance
was heard to mutter: "Methinks thou
protests too much"
The criticisms by Mr.. Wallace of
the bill were completely torn to shreds
by Left Erickson who followed him
and Wallace had nothing more to
say. Since the meeting was sponsored
by the Flathead county Farmers I'm
ion and was chaired by Mr.. Siderius
the president of the organization,
Mr. Wallace probably felt any asser-
tons made by him would not be ac-
copied without logical evaluation by
the listeners, most of whom were we'll
about the provisions and
Importance of the bill
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-03-03
National Forests Supply Major Part Of
Water In Western State

The Importance of national for
ests in supplying water for farm and
urban use is much greater than the
area of these forests would indi-
cate, U. S. Department of Agri-
culture scientist stated.
Statistics compiled by Edward N.
Munns, chief of the Division of
Forest Influences of the Forest
Service, reveal that national for
ests of the II western-most states
occupy one-fifth of the total land
area but supply more than one-half
of the total stream flow in these IL
states.
at is evident" Munns said, chat
city jewellers, irrigation farmers,
power companies and other residents
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-03-03
RENNE NAMED TO us.
WATER RESOURCES GROUP

President R. r. Renne of Montana
State College has been named to a
temporary water resources policy
commission by President Truman.
Other members of the committee
include Leland Olds, former federal
power commissioner, and Morris L.
Cooke, well-known Philadelphia en-
gineer and valley authority propon-
ent.
Water shortages throughout the ma
ton are alarming government Of
ficials. The newly appointed COM
mission will study the situation and
make recommendations.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-03-03
HEADS! UP? NO,.0FF!

The State Capitol this week has
been the scene of considerable ac.
ton in the field of requirements OF
key figures in the "official family. y
Conjecture and incredulity are
running fast race with the State
Board of Examiners in what appears
to be large scale reorganization
move.
The first move came late last week
when c. E. Stahl rendered his resig-
nation as state highway engineer. The
adjustment of two divisions of the
highway department took two other
highway engineers from the payrolls.
Second was the resignation of Ted
Schoenborn, business manager at
Warm Springs for the past eight
months.
Third, is where the conjecture
comes in as rumor says there are to
be more changes in the highway de-
partment.
Not accreditable to the Board of Ex-
aminers is the vacancy to be filled on
the state land board caused by the
death of Hans Beiring, veteran en-
ploye of the land board.
Mr.. Cal Robinson of Kalispell and
present treasurer of Flathead county
has been appointed to take the recent
ly vacated spot on the board of equah-
cation created by the transfer of M.
Joe Miller from the board of equali-
cation to the craftsmanship of the state
unemployment compensation % m
mission. Miller replaces Carol M.
Stewart who replaced Barclay NJ
Craighead.
Successors to Stahl and Schoen-
born have not as yet been announced.
&C. B.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-03-03

of the Far West depend on the ma
tional forests for very large part
of their water"
Average, longtime precipitation for
the states of New Mexico, Colorado,
Wyoming, Montana, Washington, Ida
no, Utah, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon
and California is II inches year.
On national forests in these states,
average annual precipitation is 26
inches. High, forested areas receive
more rainfall and snowfall than the
lowlands.
The average annual runoff of
water from national forests, in the
West, he stated, is IA inches year.
For the area outside national for
Continued on page four)
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-03-03
Flu Building Work Resumes

The recent break in the weather
has permitted resumption of con-
struction work on the New Montana
Farmers Union office building in
Great Falls. Forms have been con-
structed for the basement with
steel put in place Almost all the
cement has been poured. By the
time this is read carpenters will be
proceeding with the first floor,
studding and joints. Plans call for
a basement of cement and reinforc-
ing steel and single story of frame
construction. Ample space for all
activities of the Montana Farmers
Union headquarters, except annual
conventions, will be available in the
new building when completed.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-03-03

Who said it's the people who own
American corporations? A Univer-
sity of Michigan study shows that
only eight per cent of the people
own any stock at all and only half
of this number own as much as ST 900
worth. One per cent owns over half
of all the corporation stock in exis-
tence. Most people have enough
trouble trying to own their own home,
to say nothing of buying corpora
ton stock.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-03-03
small businessmen.

SilidIl O0SuACSSAAAClls
Former associate justice of the Su-
preme court, Left Erickson was
named chairman of the meeting and
associate justice Lee Metcalf of the
Montana Supreme Court made the
principal address. He discussed the
Importance of the measure for the
development of the great natural re-
sources of the state for the bene-
fit, not only to the people of the area
but for the entire Nation. After
judge Metcalf's impressive presenta-
ton, a question period was held and
the questions asked demonstrated the
great interest and intelligent apprai-
sal by the public, of the merits of
the proposed administration.
Col. Jerome Locke, chief engineer
of the Regional Committee for MVA
and also a member of the regional
organization for eva who also was
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-03-03
Danger: Men Out of Work

WASHINGTON Up The COM
merce department report that I'M
employment increased by 1000
from December 10 to January IA to
postwar peak of 4,480,000 is caus-
ing concern among labor economists.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1950-03-03
FACTS FOR eva PRESENs| JAT
ORGANIZE TI0NAL MEET : I'm POISON
By H. S. BRUCE,

long step forward in mlitan by the residents of
Montana the of the Columbia VAL
ley Administration bill before Congress- effected
meeting held in the Masonic Hall in Poison Sunday The
meeting attended by hundred residents
counties of the divide of them being farmers and
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-03-16
CELLER ASKS ANTITRUST
ACTION ON TYPEWRITERS

Washington (LPA) = Chairman
Celler Cd, N.Y. of the House Mon
opoly committee has asked both
the Federal Trade Commission and
the Justice Dept to investigate
price fixing on typewriters.
Celler said recent testimony be-
fore his committee showed the four
big companies were offering their
machines at virtually identical
prices, and were enjoying tremen-
dous profits. Submitting evidence,
'Celler told the two agencies the
facts developed before his commit
tee warrant prompt and thorough
investigation"
Celler's figures showed Under
wood and L. c.. Smith had bid
$107.52 cents on typewriters for
the government, with Remington
offering them at $109.17 and Royal
at $l09.02.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-03-16
Maintenance Men
Continue Walkout

New York (LPA)-With returns
incomplete, 2299 of the ground
maintenance and supply employees
striking against American Airlines
voted to continue their walkout
Only TIA favored returning to
work. However, the strikers, mem
bers of the Transport Workers
Union, also voted to talk with COM
pany spokesmen or federal medi-
ators at any time, except on the
subject of arbitration.
The vote was taken after the
National Mediation Board, which
handles disputes on railroads ano
airlines, proposed the men return
to work and then submit to medi-
alton. The strikers walked out
March /.
The union is demanding 20 cents
an hour across the board, job Sc
curity, and the cessation of sub
contracting maintenance work, 9
particularly bitter issue. American
says the strike is illegal under the
Railway Labor Act, which the
union denies. The company refuses
to resume negotiations until the
men return. Meanwhile, the line
was repeatedly operating only
about 20 per cent of its scheduled
flights.
In New York, the vote to con-
tinue the strike was 900 to six. In
Tulsa, Okla, where the biggest
contingent is located, the vote was
913 to 20. Smaller contingents ir
Boston, FL Paso, Nashville and
Washington voted to return tt
work, but in Buffalo, Detroit, and
Cleveland the sen t m e n t was
|strongly in favor of the strike.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-03-16
Murray Rejects
Lewis PIun For
Mutual Aid Pact

Pittsburgh, Pa. LPA) - The
United Steelworkers have rejected
the offer Of the United Mine Work
ers for "a mutual aid pact for
common defense" Phillip Murray,
Steelworkers' president, wrote to
John l.. Lewis March 8 declaring
"no useful purpose would be served
by concluding any formal arrange
ment for such pact"
Murray added that the Steel
workers, will always make it's re-.
sources available, as it did in your
recent struggle, for every necess-
ary and worthy defense of organ
lied labor.
Murray's letter acknowledged re-
ceipt of the $500,000 uncashed
check sent to Lewis by Murray,
and returned by Lewis, and con-
tinued: eve appreciate your ex-
'pression of thanks for this gift and
note your comment that conditions
did not permit the use of this con-
.tribution for the relief of striking
miners. Please be assured that the
United Steelworkers and its mem
bers stand ready at all times in
the future, as indeed they have in
the past, to assist the mine work
ers in their justifiable endeavors
for economic betterment against
the concentrated power Of the coal
industry"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-03-16
Education Aid Bill Coming
From House Labor Group

Washington (LPA) - After
more than a month of trying, al
most daily sessions, the House
Labor committee hammered out a
bill by March 8 which probably can
get at least the tenuous 1912 vote
by which most controversial mea-
sures are reported by the group.
The controversy over whether
there will be any federal controls
over what is taught in schools aid
ed by the s300,000,0O0 year auth
orized under the bill was finally
resolved by message from Pres
ident Truman to the committee. He
reiterated that there is nothing in
the bill or in the powers of the
Federal Security Agency which
would allow federal controls over
the state and local public schools.
A formula for alIocating the
funds has been agreed on. Propos-
ed by Rep. Hugo Sims Cd, Sc,
it would take into account the
amount state spends on each
child's education compared with
the per-person income of the state.
And, as between the poorer states,
larger sums Of money per pupil
would be granted to the states
making the greatest effort, mea-
sured in terms of income and
spending for schools.
On the first test of whether any
federal money should go to SER
vices for children in non-public
schools, a 13 to 12 vote rejected an
amendment by Rep. John Kennedy
ID, Mass.) proposing that states
provide funds for bus transporta-
tion for children attending paro-
chial as well as public schools.
On two other tests, supporters
of withholding funds from nom
public schools were defeated, Il to
3. These were on a proposal by Rep.
Andrew Jacobs ID, Ind.) to speeif-
ically restrict the state from APP
plying the money to any but pub
lie schools, and by Rep. Graham
Garden Cd, NC) to the same effect.
A target date has been set, at
which time the full committee
hopes to have the final draft be-
fore it for vote. A similar bill has
passed the Senate.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-03-16
Sure, Price Differentidl.
But Monopoly? Horrors. No

Washington OPA)-Nothing to
them, say Sylvania Electric Pro-
ducts Co. and the Philco Corp. of
monopoly charges brought by the
Federal Trade Commission. The
ETC claimed that Sylvania sells
radio tubes to Philco, which makes
radios, for less than it sold them
to Sylvania distributors, thereby
lessening competition.
Both companies admit the price
differential but deny that competi-
ton is lessened in the least. Syl-
vania insists the lower price only
makes "due allowance for differ
ences in the cost of manufacture,
sale and delivery resulting from
the differing methods and quaint
tiles in which such tubes are sold
and delivered" Moreover, Sylvania
adds, the lower price was set "in
good faith, to meet competition"
Monopoly? Heavens, no, Sylvania
goes on. Sylvania and Philco aren't
really competitive. "Sylvania dis
tributors are wholesalers on the
same distributive level as Philco
distributor customers and are not
on the same level and do not per-
form the same function as Philco
ITSELF" Sylvania says, but admits
exceptions to the rule. Philco says
the same thing.
It's the custom, Sylvania main
tains. Radio tube makers always
sell radio manufacturers tubes
bearing the latters' trademarks at
lower prices than tubes Of the same
grade go to tube distributors. You
see, Sylvania points out, in the one
case, the set manufacturer pays
advertising costs and other selling
expenses. In the other, the tube
maker pays these costs. There's
your price differential in nut
shell. The ETC hasn't dropped the
case, though, so there must be
more to it.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-03-16
DISAGREE on
COFFEE PRICES

Washington (LPA)-There may
or may not be a coffee shortage
the experts disagreed in hearings
before a Senate Agriculture sub
commttee-but it's pretty clear
the big sellers of roasted coffee
don't intend to cut prices until fall,
if then.
Out Of welter of conflicting
facts and figures, only few facts
emerged. Spokesman for General
Foods Corp. and an expert from
the Commerce Dept agreed on how
much coffee the US is importing
from Brazil, the biggest supplier
They disagreed on how much cof-
fee is on hand in Brazil to last un-
til the new crop starts reaching the
Brazilian seaports in late August
Coffee buyer George V. Robbins
of General Foods predicted that at
present rates of consumption there
won't be any coffee to sell in July
| and August. Albert M. Prosterman
coffee expert of the Commerce
Dept, quoted estimates that indi-
Gated there would be almost exact
ly enough to supply US coffee
drinkers until the next crop comes
in.
Executive vice-president Edwin
Il. Gibson of General Foods admit
ed that coffee consumption has
dropped by about Is per cent since
the sharp rise in prices last fall.
His firms Maxwell House coffee,
Sen. Guy Gillette Cd, Iowa.
brought out, sold for 55c a pound
last Oct. 8, was to SOC by Dec. IL,
and since had only dropped to 76c
on Jan. II. Gibson agreed the slight
drop was due to consumer resist
ance, but insisted his giant corpor-
alton would be forced out of the
coffee business unless it kept
prices at this level.
Hearings continue March 8,
when the subcommittee will hear
from spokcsmen for A&P, pan
American coffee producers, and
others.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-03-16
TO ORGANIZE TECHNTCIANS
OFFICE HELP, IN INDUSTRY

Newark. n. J. UPA) = Local
presidents Of District 4, Interna-
tiOnal Union of Radio, Electrical
and Machine Workers, at a meet
ing here, issued a call to the en-
gineers, technicians and office
workers in the industry to join
IUE.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-03-16
Defends Use OF
Vet Fund To Aid
|chrysIer Strikers

Detroit (LPA) - Use of the
Michigan Veterans Trust Fund tc
aid strikers in dire need of temper
ary financial assistance was reaf-
firmed this week by Lawrence j
|LaLone, executive secretary OF the
fund.
He refuted a charge that the
fund was being used Improperly
to support Chrysler strikers alone
each case is to be considered on
the basis of individual emergency
need, whether or not the veteran is
employed" he said.
The blast at the Fund came from
Stanton G. Dondero, a Royal Oak
attorney and Oakland County COM
mitteeman of the Veterans Fund
Stanton, son of Rep. George A,
Dondero, resigned because he dis
agreed with statewide policy. 81
will not honor a strikers applica-
tion for aid in an emergency that
is solely the result Of the strike,
ne declared. Other county commit
tees have been defining need to in
clude strikers.
LaLone's position is supported
by the eligibility requirements
drawn up in 1947 by the Funds
Trustees, which say the Fund pro-
vides temporary assistance for the
emergent needs of qualified veter-
ans and their dependents until
plans can be made for more per-
|manent care of the veterans or his
dependents through existing local
resources.
"Need" is defined as "any emer-
gency such as disqualification, medi-
|cal services. and other unfore-
seen emergencies which necessitate
Immediate assistance"
A screening committee which in
cludes union representatives has
been set up in Wayne County to
consider applications for Trust
Fund aid. Striking veterans who
are eligible for Trust Fund aio
should contact their local union
counsellors or veterans committee
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-03-16
Reuther Declines
Lewis Offer OF
Million Dollars

Detroit (LPA) - The United
Auto Workers have declined the
offer Of a $1,O00,000 loan from
John l.. Lewis, United Mine Work
ers' chief, to support the Chrysler
strike. Walter P. Reuther, JAW
president, wrote Lewis that UAW
has not found it necessary to bor-
row because of generous contri-
buttons from JAW members in
other plants, and from organiza-
tons outside the JAW.
He explained that the Interna-
tional is replenishing strike funds
of local unions, which provide dir
ect relief to strikers, and that the
JAW would be happy to accept
any outright contribution the Mine
Workers may wish to make.
He called attention to the battle
of labor with the forces Of concen-
trated wealth and organized greed
that controls the steel, coal and
automobile industries" and con-
tinued:
"In these struggles the strength
and unity of labor's common adver-
saries has underscored the neces-
sity of achieving maximum solidar-
ity and working unity in labor's
ranks. We are glad that JAW
members were able to contribute to
that solidarity and unity during
this fight by raising of funds and
food in their local unions for the
striking mine workers, and we take
this occasion to salute the miners
on their splendid victory"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-03-16
CONTRACTORS SOLD
ON WELFARE PLANS

Washington (LPA) - When the
Sheet Metal Workers Union-AFL
started drive year ago for COM
pany-financed welfare funds, the
building contractors were cool to
the idea. This week, Secretary
Treasurer Louis M. Wicklein of the
union declared the employers have
reversed their attitude.
After a years experience with
the plan, which calls for sickness
benefits, hospital and medical pay
ments, life insurance policy and
other provisions, "the employers
are now sold on the idea," Wick
lein said. MANY of them have told
us that the welfare set-up has
greatly improved the morale of the
workers. They say employees have
lost the fear Of huge medical bills
and now get treatment earlier
when i'll. AS result, they do their
jobs better and productivity has
gone up"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-03-16
JERSEY MUST PAY MEN
IDLED BY MICHIGAN STRIk +

Trenton, N. J. (LPA) - Claims
for unemployment pay for 1900
Ford workers idled in New Jersey
last spring by the Ford strike in
Detroit were upheld by the State
Superior Court March 6. There is
a state ban on joblesS payments to
strikers, but the court said that
New Jersey locals of the United
Auto Workers were separate and
distinct from the two striking locals
III Michigan" and that there was
no dispute in New Jersey plants.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1950-03-16
Taft Bucks Plan
For Competition
In Steel Industry

Washington (LPA)-A majority
recommendation from the Joint
Congressional Economic Committee
that the steel industry be either
made a public utility with prices
and rates of return regulated in
the public interest or else be forced
to compete was brought into the
open by an attack March 6 by Sen.
, Robert A. Taft OR, Ohio).
This is the second time that Taft
has attacked report Of the Con-
Igressional committee which was
set up under the Employment Act
lof 1916, in an attempt to smear the
majority's report before it's formal
publication.
This time, he charged the Demo
cratic majority was proposing to
"fix prices" for the industry.
Actually, what will be proposed
by the majority when the report
finally is made public ian action
delayed another 7 to 10 days be-
cause the Republicans have belat-
edly demanded time to file a dis
senting report) is a set of propos-
ais. They are based on hearings in
January after US Steel and the
rest of the industry announced a
big price boost.
There is dangerous concentra-
tion of power in the steel industry,
the majority found. 1t proposes two
Immediate steps:
Before the steel industry
changes its price structure, it would
be required to make the proposed
Ichanges public, and during "cool-
ling-off period" the Federal Trade
Commission would hold hearings to
bring all of the facts leading to the
price change before the public.
There would be no power for the
federal government in any way to
prevent the price change.
2-The ETC would be given pow
er to obtain facts from the steel
companies, so that it could conduct
adequate hearings during the cool
ing-off period.
Two studies will be proposed by
the majority, studies of alternative
ways of breaking up the monopoly
situation that now prevails in the
steel industry:
1-Operation of the steel indus
try as a public utility-like the
railroads or phone companies
with prices and rates of return re-
gulated by federal agency in the
public interest.
"A study of the alternative
methods of making free competi-
ltion operate in the industry.
Replying to Taft's charges,
Chairman Joseph O'Mahoney Cd,
IWyo.) asserted that there is no
thing in this report to justify the
statement that we favor price-fix-
ing" AS a matter of fact, he add
ed, despite the fact that the COP
members will file a minority re-
port, there was a wide area of
agreement within the committee
on what's wrong with the steel in
dustry. O'Mahoney asserted that
in committee Taft readily agreed
that the nation could stand more
competition in the steel industry.