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The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1952-08-29
SPIRIT OF "G0IHG PLACES" PREVAILED
AT Federation CONVENTION
Board Given Overwhelming
lFunds,S Stressed IN Resolutions

If delegates the convention of the Mon
State Federation of Labor have their President
James S. TIMBER and his executive board IN for greatly
increased local union support this coming The dele
gates having witnessed the efforts to greater
GRAFTON with other labor and with farm begin to
off the past MONTHS by resolution and spoken word
expressed overwhelming endorsement of the boards ardu
program achievement undertaken since the beginning
of 1862.
Here of the important actions taken by
the convention assembled in Missoua last week:
decreed drive
Woks pushed lentlesy, and if remedial
in Industrial Health
the
in
of
labor liberal particularly the field of legislation
weakening of leasing school
providing "Hdelands' oil be
ionalpu
Overwhelmingly by Billings Hold
officers
the Wrkn's
board of illegal a allow the
president travel
polite lparty.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1952-08-29

social security; Saturday afternoon,
summary of institute.
Institute officials for the next year
are: James TIMBER, chairman; Will
liam Mason, vice chairman, and Don
Chapman, secretary.
Authorities in the various fields
to be discussed at this years institute
are being contacted by Sec'y. Chap
man to participate, and, of course,
it is anticipated that Arthur Cars
tens, formerly of Charlo, and, for
many years head of the University
of California at Los Angeles indus
trial relations department, will once
again be present and actively par
ticipate in making the 1862 institute
another very successful affair.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1952-08-29
OTHER IMPORTANT ACTIONS
APPROVED BY CONVENTION

Resolutions demanding enforce
ment of state laws governing safety
and health of restaurant workers
and Sec. 5000 of the Labor Law re-
curing equal pay (for women) fol-
equivalent work.
Resolutions requesting Legislature
to enact state minimum wage legisla-
lation, and for other legislation pro-
viding minimum wages and maximum
hours of labor for boys and girls I'M
der the age minimum now covered by
existing state laws.
A request to American Federation
of Labor that the AFL do it's utmost
to have Social Security old age and
survivors payments substantially in
creased to be more in keeping with
current cost of living. Copies of
this resolution to be sent to Montana
congressional delegation along with a
request they further the achieving of
these desired improvements.
Opposition to the proposed one
cent increase in the gasoline tax
so long as diesel and other motor
fuels are not also subject to in
creased taxation.
Increasing the salary of the fed
Grafton president to 500 per week,
effective July 1, 1862.
COMMEND UMBER, RYDBERG
Recommendation that executive
board explore possibilities of estab-
fishing an official federation news
paper Resolution also highly COM
mended President TIMBER for his hav-
ing inaugurated monthly federation
bulletin, and Carl Rydberg of Kalis-
pell Hold Carriers for the effective
editing he is doing on TREASURE
STATE LABOR JOURNAL.
A request to federal secretary of
agriculture to continue administering
" the Sugar Act of 1948 in such
manner that it will maintain price
for sugar that will provide a price
for sugar beets equal to at least par
ity, thereby providing an incentive
for growers to plant and grow nor
NAL crop of sugar beets in the state"
A request that legislature pass leg !
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1952-08-29

islation making it compulsory that
employers allow three hours off each
election day for employees to vote.
Employer violations to be grounds for
500 fine, and, similar fine for
any worker who does not vote altho
accepting pay for the three hours off
the job.
A request to the legislature to
provide sufficient funds for the
state department of labor to full
| fill the duties prescribed to it by
law.
instruction to executive board to
write headquarters of Greyhound
Bus Co.-Post House division " :.
informing them that the labor move
ment in Montana desires and will in
sist on these Post House operators
signing union contract and employ
ing union labor The Post
Houses at Billings and Missoula are
not at issue in this difficulty. Focal
point of this resolution is Great Falls
were a continuing struggle is being
carried on by labor to get this par
ticular Post House to hire union la
Dor, pay union wages and observe I'M
ion working conditions.
Expressed appreciation to the Mis-
soula Trades & Labor Assembly for
the considerable effort expended by
President Harley Morris and his COM
mittees in helping make the 1862
convention a most successful occa-
sion.
CONVENTION SPEAKERS
Many were the speakers during
the course of the three-day conven-
ton. They included:
Political: Gov. John w. Bonner,
General Arnold Olsen, US. /
Senatorial candidate, Rep. Mike
First District Congress
sional candidates Lee Metcalf CD,
and Wellington D. Rankin CRY.
Labor: Stanley E. Thompson, In
ternational Rep. IBEW; Ed Weston,
president Washington State Fedora
ton of Labor; Lewis G. Hines, per-
sonal representative of AFL Pres
ident William Green; Kenneth Davis,
Continued on Page Two)
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1952-08-29
FARMER-LABOR INSTITUTE committee PLANS
EXCELLENT PROGRAM FOR 9Th ANNUAL MEETING

Full dress discussions of workmen' S
compensation, farm parity and price
controls, taxation and resource de-
lvelopment will be highlights of the 9th
Annual Farmer-L Labor Institute on the
state university campus, Missoula, this
coming November 20, 81, %. An
nouncement of major topics to come
before this years three-day meet
ing was made following session
of the Institute Committee in the
state federation of labor office in
Helena, Sunday.
| The Institute committee, this year,
as a result of action taken by labor
and farmer representatives in Mis-
soula, Monday, August 10, has been
enlarged from three to nine mem
bers. Invitations are also being ex-
tended to the FL railroad brother
hoods and other labor groups to par
ticipate in this and future Institutes.
Members of the committee-all
of whom were present at the Sun
day meeting in Helena, are: James
S. TIMBER, Al Root, and Mary Nc
Nelis, Montana State Federation of
Labor; Don w. Chapman, Leonard
Kenfield and Ralph Cook, Montana
Farmers Union; William Mason, En-
nest Salvas and Give Farlin, Mine
Mill & Smelter Workers. Also pres
ent Sunday, were Andrew Cogswell,
University public relations division
head, and Harry L. Billings, Peoples
Voice.
THIS YEARS PROGRAM
Tentative program schedule draft
ed by the committee is:
Thursday morning, November TO-
Registration; Thursday afternoon, oc-
diseases and workmens
compensation; Thursday evening, tax
alton.
Friday morning, November 81: Par
ity and price controls; Friday after
noon, resource development; Friday
evening, smorgasbord dinner and dis
cussion of public power.
Saturday morning, November %:
Legislation on education, health and J.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1952-08-29
"Wheeling'' Contracts
viii Cost Taxpayers
Millions, Says Kenfeld

in Falls consulting
the
to number the confusing,
made Falls
Mr. Kenfie staten
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1952-08-29
Guaranteed Profits For ACM

Anaconda Copper Mining Co. has a
government guarantee of 25H cents
pound for all the copper produced
at its Warrington Mine in Nevada.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1952-08-29

21a mills per XVIII. much cheaper to
private utility for some strange
reason than ordinary customers can
get it-because the company will be
the only customer for the surplus
power at the bus bar. The government
even stands for the cost of new
meters and metering service. The
company, Of course, will be free to
sell the tax-free surplus power any
where for its own higher rates. Thus,
in effect, millions of dollars of tax
payers money will work more for the
direct benefit of private pwer COM
pany than for anyone else.
The Fort Peck Agreement, No.
1794-1836, is very broad in it's ap-
plication saying, ct is understood and
agreed by the parties hereto that
this contract is limited in its scope
to the areas east of the Continental
Divide" Specification is made in this
contract that the agreement covers
United States projects (which are
or will be in that area" The purpose
very obviously is to close the door on
construction of any more government
transmission lines.
The people's voice. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1939-1969, 1952-08-29
POWER COMPANY BENEFITS
COMING AND GOING

Here is an interesting condition
that exists today: The federal gov
eminent pays the Montana Power
company mills per XVIII plus line
loss for wheeling power on company
lines for distances over $50 miles
but the company pays the federal
government only 2 u mills per XVIII
with line loss absorbed by the govern
ment from Fort Peck to company
switches at Rainbow Dam near Great
Falls, a distance of 200 miles.
1t must be remembered that the
line from Fort Peck to Great Falls
is government owned and maintain
ed. Is such wheeling and dealing
fair to the taxpayer and power con-
sumner?
The company buys government
power at the lowest rate possible,
lower than any rates charged to
other customers, and then turns
around and soaks Uncle Sam at least
so per cent more for what in some
cases would be the same power with
our old Uncle absorbing the line loss
in both transactions!
The Fort Peck contract, further
more, is restrictive in that the sup
ply of power is pretty we'll limited to
present customers of the government
since transmission can be conducted
only up to the limit of the company
lines, and any expansion of transmits
sion facilities is contingent upon the
will of the company.
CONTRACTS HELP TO FURTHER
MPCo.
Therefore, the Montana Power
will continue to dominate
the power business in great areas of
the state east of the Continental Di-
vide. In addition, the wheeling con-
tracts make more power available at
government expense to the private
utility for its own operations.
Private utilities people are al
ways making a big-to-do about
taxes. Who pays the taxes, any
way? On electricity the consumer
pays the taxes in his monthly bill.
How could Lewis and Clark county
ose taxes, as Mr.. Parkinson fears,
t the proposed government line from
Helena to Great Falls were complet-
I'd? | am sure the private power COM
,any would not move out.
How much will the wheeling con-
ract cost Lewis and Clark county in
oss of new taxpayers? What we need
n Lewis and Clark and some of our
'ther counties is more abundant low
'ost power so that many other bust
lesses IN the processing and manu-
acturlng fields can establish there.
Continued on Page Two)
The Miami times., 1952-11-29
BLACK NAMED
ROOKIE OF YEAR

NEW YORK - (ANP) - Joe
Black, star relief hurler of the
Brooklyn Dodgers, Friday was
named National League rookie Of
the year by the Baseball Writers
Association of America. Pitcher
Harry Byrd of the Philadelphia
Athletics was named in the
America nleague.
Only a day before, Black was
announced as coming in third
among the writer's in competition
for most valuable player of the
league. He was narrowly edged in
a 3-man race by outfielder Hank
Sauer of the Chicago Cubs, the
winner of the award, and pitcher
Robin Roberts Of the Philadelphia
PhillieS.
To earn this honor Black had
1874 won-lost record in 56 ap-
pearances and an earned run av-
erage of 2-15. He is considered
the man responsible for Brook
Iyn's winning the 1852 pennant.
In an interview Black said he
believed he will be back in the
bullpen again in 1858 as a relief
tosser. For the winter he is
"good will" man for an ale comp
The Miami times., 1952-11-29
WRITER HAPPY
ABOUT POSSIBLE
RETIRING OF
AMOS M ANDY

NORFOLK, Va. - (ANP) -
AS Amos m Andy prepare to re-
tire at the expiration of their con-
tract with the Columbia Broad
casting System in June, thou
sands of Negroes in all sections
of America feel somewhat re-
lieved.
The National Association for
the Advancement of Colored
People in recent years has spear
headed a movement to bring to
an end the tendency of comedians
and artists to belittle and insult
the Negro on the stage, on the
air and on TV.
Amos, whose real name is Free
man F. Godson, was born So
years ago in Richmond, Va. his
partner, Andy, is Charles j. Cor
rell, who was born 81 years ago
in Peoria, Ill. They have made a
fortune from their antics which
leaned heavily on Negro dialect
and manners.
The NAACP drive against Amos
IN Andy had the support Of
thousands of Negroes. Some, how
ever, held the position that there
are jobs on many people, like the
Irish, the Hill Billies Of the south,
foreigners and others.
One group Of Negroes led large
ly by George S. Schuyler, has
advised that what Negroes should
do is curb in on the "Amas N"
Andy" type of entertainment by
using the pecularities and idoms
of Whites in a counter form Of at
traction.
It will be a good thing, how
ever, if the entertainment world
had no more "Amos M Andy or
anything like it.
The Miami times., 1952-11-29
Laymen Hold State
Confab In jacksonville

represented; strength must come
from God to shoulder such a re-
sponSiblity. Nevertheless, he
praised his co-workers for their
support, and spoke of the joy and
encouragement which he had re-
ceived in serving under the lead
ership of Bishop Gregg. Many re-
concentrations were made, a.
dopted by the body and put into
effect. The election of state Of
ficials for the ensuing quadren-
mum, was presided over by Ralph
B. Stewart Sr. and was one of the
final activities of the meeting.
Following are they who will guide
the destiny of the organization for
the next four years: Hon. E. M.
Blocker, reelected to succeed
himself as president; Felix White,
vice president; Mrs. Celestine
Gould, recording secretary; Mrs.
Thelma c. Anderson, correSpon-
ding secretary; Ralph B. Stewart,
reelected treasurer; Mrs. Viola
Reynolds, chaplain; Atty Horace
E. Hill, parliamentarian; Mrs. Dor
othy S. Bogar, public relations di-
rector. Mrs. Thelma c. Anderson
and Mrs. Essie Jones were ap-
pointed to assist Mrs. Bogar; Mrs.
Inez Sparks was appointed chair
man of the recently formed
Ladies Auxiliary; Mrs. Inez Wilds
1st vice chairman; Mrs. Ada Rem
bert, End vice chairman; Mrs. Oliv'
ia Harrell, secretary; Mrs. McGill,
treasurer. Other officers will be
added later.
Some of the leading laymen Of
the state, whose names have not
been mentioned, and who were
present and participated in one or
another phase of the convention
are: Mrs. A. B. Williams, editor
of the Missionary Magazine of
the AME Church; DR.. William
Stewart, president of Edward
Waters College; L. 1. Alexander,
Fred D. Richardson, E. j. White,
A. J. Allen, J. A. Seay, Mrs. M.
E. Harris, DR.. w. M. Wells, Prof.
J. L. Williams, John Watson, AL
bert Jones, Mrs. Louise Genwright
Mrs. Duval, Mrs. Eva Gibbons,
Miss c. V. Moorehead, Mrs. Mar
garet Carey, Mrs. Jessie Jiles,
Mrs. Flora Polote, Mrs. Emma
Hixon, Mrs. Minnie Gundy, Mrs.
Bailey, Mrs. Lille Simmons, Mrs.
Lille Allen, DR.. c. S. Williams,
Lumus Williams, Richard Polote,
j. R. Simmons, Edward Vereen
and others.
Resolutions were passed includ-
ing thanks and appreciation to the
host pastor, Rev. Burroughs, host
presiding elder, Rev. K. D. White;
host conference president, Prof. j.
l.. Williams; host district president
F. D. Richardson; host local pres
ident, Israel Law and the entire
East Fla. Conference for the ex-
cellent entertainment given. The
1858 convention will be held in the
city of Orlando, Florida.
The Miami times., 1952-11-29
FAMED COAST
JUDGE BREAKS
DOPE RING

LOS ANGELES - (ANP) -
Adding another to the long list
of criminal cases he has decided
during his long record here,
Judge Edward L. Jefferson, last
week sentenced two key opera
tors in what is said to have been
huge international dope Smugg-
ling ring headed by Whites.
The syndicate was headed by
Spanish-speaking Manuel Rodrf-
guez and Jesus Aguilar. Their
conviction is said to have broken
a ring that has shipped millions
of dollars worth of narcotics
across the border to Mexico.
The men were arrested on July
16, when they delivered so cans
of opium gum worth $4,000 to
Don Lee, American born cafe op-
orator, who had arranged to sell
it to two Federal agents, not
knowing they were undercover
officers. A month ago, Judge JEFF
ferson sentenced Lee to 1-6 years
for his part. In doing so, he de-
clared regret for having to levy
the sentence on him because he
was a World War II hero with q
number of decorations for brav-
cry.
The jurist handed down a SEN
tence of year in Jail for Aguilal
a sentence of 1-6 years to Rodri-
guez.
The Miami times., 1952-11-29
BY THELMA c. ANDERSON

The laymen of the 18th Episco-
pal District, A. M. E. Church, led
on by Hon. e. M. Blocker as presi-
dent, held their State Convention
October 20 and 80 in Jackson
vile, Florida, at the Grant Me-
mortal A. M. E. Church, Of which
Rev. j. w. Burroughs, is pastor.
This was the 5th annual session
of the organization, and is con-
sidered by many as being the
greatest and most profitable one
in its existence.
Delegates from the 8 annual
conferences were present and
played their respective parts, to-
gether with hundreds Of other in
terested African Methodists and
friends from all sections of the
state, who rpr r e S e n al
most every profession in the ma
ton; many of whom made huge
sacrifices and took time out from
q very busy schedule, to be in at
tendance and witness this history
making event.
The opening session was held
on Wednesday evening, beginning
at 8 o'clock at which time, the
Rev. w. r. Akery, P. E. of the
North Jax District, delivered the
annual sermon in the. absence Of
the Rt. Rev. John Andrew Gregg,
bishop of the 11th Episcopal Dis
trict who was I'LL. Rev. Akery'S
text was taken from st. Luke 2:44;
subject, "The danger Of SUPPOSE
ton" Rev Akery was introduced
by the Rev. T. w. Bullard, B. E.
of the East Jax District. Other
ministers associating the worship
were: Revs K. D. White, D. B.
Thorpe, H. McNeal Harris, J. W..
Burroughs, A. r. Richardson, A.
L. Scott, J. A. Gilyard, A. D.
Harris, F. E. Sneed, w. F. Foster,
D. A. Russell and I. D. Hinson.
Furnishing music for the evening
were: the combined choirs of
Grant Memorial A. M. E. Church
under the direction of Prof. c. T..
Lewis; Mrs. Dorothy Bacon of ST..
Paul A. M. E. Church and the Fe-
male Singers of the South Jax
District. Preceding the worship
service, a welcome program was
presented by the host conference.
The second days activities: Re-
ports of the various conference
presidents, the secretary and treas
uref, were read. Following these,
were addresses by outstanding
1aymen. The Presidents quad
rennial address, which revealed
many interesting facts was one OF
the highlights of the convention.
Some of the facts revealed were:
During the quadrennium, 8 annual
conference lay organizations were
organized, 80 presiding elder dis
trict organizations and 305 local
lay units. The President stated
that he had only missed 3 annual
conferences and that was because
of illness in his home. He has
spent over 81, 900 in the interest OF
the organization and have not re-
ceived anything in the way of q
refund, much less compensation
$12,87093 was raised-$11 500. .0C
of which was donated to Edward
Waters College for the purpose OF
hepling to liquidate a heavy in
debtedneSs. President Blocker as
sured his listeners that it is MOI
an easy task to represent 10000
1aymen in the way they should be
The Miami times., 1952-11-29
MIAMI JAYCEES
SPONSOR BENEFIT

The Northwest Miami jos Will
sponsor a Benefit Dance at the
Mary Elizabeth Flamingo Room,
Saturday evening, December o.
1852. Proceeds to be donated to
Christmas Street Lighting Fund.
Admission is $1.OO.
Mr.. Dan Johnson, chairman.
The Miami times., 1952-11-29

any. and he will work nights In
a department store team mate
Jackie Robinson will open next
month in Harlem.
The Miami times., 1952-11-29
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-10-31

President Truman. speaking in New York. October !,
1852. Sod YOU and going 10 let this happen We
not going TO turn the clock back.
while the Republican candidate is whispering PROM
SSS 10 YOU he's been touring the South WOO the Dxecrus
into The Republican fold What do you think The Republican
eonddos and oxleeut Governor ulk about when they sit
down together for vneh2 Do you think they ok about civil
rshh1 think maybe they tolk about tokins them away
you con drow your conclusion when the Dxiecrot
Governor announces otter tho lunch he's going vote
Republican this ysor"
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-10-31
The COP SELL-0UT ON CIVIL RIGHTS

The 1852 Republican platform and General Eisenhower
have sold out civil rights
No amount Of Empowered advertising can rub out
up this foct
TIE REPUBLICAN, PLATFORM SOLD OUT cWL RIGHTS BY-
% reireotns from the l94s and 1914 pledges for q
Federal FEPC and
(2) keeping silent oboIishins the FLBUSTER. now
protected by the COP oineerot gang in The Senate
oENERAL EISENHOWER SOLD OUT CIVIL RIGHTS BY-
Spying again and oson that Federal FEPc legislation is bad
He did not bother in what years or century his
method OF education and local action would get Negroes
Jobs in those sotsS whore employment Offices still closed
10 Negroes. or are open only Jim Crow boSis.
His silence the hbUster echoes the silence Of the
'ubleon platform. In The Of all who fighting for
civil rights. this silence SpsokS louder thon words.
: pAY.oEF CANE ocroBER I IN COLUMBIA, S. c.
When General Eisenhower and Governor james Bynes Of
South Corono met had lunch and embraced each others
political philosophy 10 the extent that Governor eyrneS
deeIored 'hut he will vote November for General
Eisenhower
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-10-31
WHA1 DOES 1HE sYRNEs pAY-oFF MEANT

WhAI DOES TIE BYRNES PAY-oFE MEAN3
ByrneS is the evil genius the reul brain and Ieoder Of
the oxiecrot movement On March l6 1851 he sold thot
The United StoeS Supreme Court decides asqnst seareao.
ton in public schools in before The hah court
he will close the public schools in South coroIno Here orc
ByrneS words,
"of only one thing be eSrtoin. South Carolina
will not now nor for some years TO come. mix white
and Negro children in public schools
~ the court changes what is now the law Of tho
land. we will abandon The public school system"
Bynss former Justice Of the Supreme Court tries 70
intimidoe that Court in pending He ottoeks tho
Courts possible verdict in advance.
Eisenhower could not have made the Republican ain
once with the 0xeeros palmer than he did by his personal
surrender October 70 the Dxiecots' eommonder-n.
chief
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-10-31
A FURTHER REPORT ; >, 7HI 5L ssx1S ~

The UAWco dedicated TO the practical duy to-day fight
10 abolish dsc minoton the Job 'front.' 10 oboin early
enactment and enforcement Of the entire Civil Rights action
program recommended by the Presidents Committee
Civil Rights and thereby 70 end The shameful costly and
weakening double stundord Of citizenship in America.
To wipe out every form Of discrimination we shoI continue
our work with the NAACP and other civic religious and
community organizations.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-10-31

Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt sold October TO- 1852. I'VE have
seen General Eisenhower osree with Gov Byrnes gladly
OeesPt him os on ally in the South And yet the Republican
Pory appealing for the Negro the boss Of being
for civil rights. The Two don't go together.
"AdI0i e. Stevenson hos shown quality Of courage
and integrity which Is not often in political Hs"
Mrs. Roosevelt appealed TO every citizen who believes
in Civil Rights TO support Stevenson