Document: 346 U.S. 482 74 S.Ct. 214 98 L.Ed. 215 HOWELL CHEVROLET CO.v.NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD. No. 34. Argued Nov. 12, 1953. Decided Dec. 14, Mr. Erwin Lerten, Los Angeles, Cal., for petitioner. Marvin E. Frankel, Washington, D.C., respondent. Opinion of the Court by Justice BLACK, announced REED. 1 The petitioner Howell Chevrolet Company retails automobiles and parts in Glendale, California. After hearings, National Labor Relations Board found guilty unfair labor practices refusing to bargain with its employees intimidating them various ways violation Act as amended.1 An appropriate order was issued. 95 N.L.R.B. 410. Appeals Ninth Circuit enforced Board's order, 204 F.2d 79, rejecting contention that could not be applied Howell. On similar facts Sixth held had no jurisdiction over a local Ford automobile dealer. v. Bill Daniels, Inc., 202 579. We granted certiorari consider single question presented petitioner—whether is applicable retail dealers like 345 955, 73 940. 2 Sections 10(a) 2(7) empower prevent 'any person' from adversely 'affecting commerce' 'tending lead dispute burdening or obstructing commerce free flow commerce.' Howell's tended do this. Among others, following underlie finding: 3 bought new Chevrolets General Motors assembly plant located California spare accessories were delivered it warehouses Forty-three percent all this merchandise manufactured other states shipped into distribution. During 1949 purchases exceeded $1,000,000. 4 establishment closely supervised Motors. Sweeping control business reserved 'Direct Dealer Selling Agreement.' sign agreement get his 'non-exclusive privilege selling motor vehicles chassis' 'parts accessories.' required make varied detailed reports about affairs, devote full time sales, keep sales facilities at location conduct manner satisfied Motors, permit inspect books, accounts, facilities, stocks such uniform accounting system might prescribe. Many terms agency also emphasized interdependence Motors' national activities. 5 All evidence caused conclude 'an integral part' Under these circumstances justified finding repeated disputes among states. It follows act under found. 6 Affirmed. 7 DOUGLAS dissents. 61 Stat. 136, 29 U.S.C.(Supp. V) § 151 et seq., U.S.C.A. seq.

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