PAGE TWO AFL SPLIT WIDE OPEN OVER THE AMENDMENTS TO THE WAGNER LAW! There is a big split in the American Federation of Labor over the demand for amendment of the Wagner Labor Relations Law that is being so loudly proclaimed by the high command of the AFL. A whole flock of amend- ments were prepared by the Federa- tion and these were introducd in the senate by Senator Walsh of Massachu- stts. If these amendments were adopt- ed by Congress they would destroy the usefulness of the labor relations law. | They would restore the company un-! ion which is now outlawed. They would give to employers the right to | of Industrial Organizations and La- bor's Non-Partisan League have op- posed the amendments and denounced them as dangerous for labor, Both the Congress of Industrial Organizations and Labor's Non Partisan ‘League are carrying on a vigorous campaign to defeat the amendments. But opposition is not confined to these organizations. For the Machin- ists’ Union and the Pattern Makers’ Union, but being a part of the Amer- ican Federation of Labor, have come | out boldly against the amendments, | thus causing a rift in the American | Federation of Labor that mey be hard to heal. These two American Federation of Labor Unions have notified William Green and his boss, John J. Frey of dictate to their employees what union | their position. they should join and whether they | Letters written by the union offici- should join any union. It seems stran- | als assert that the proposed amend- ge that any labor organization like the | ments would weaken the National American Federation of Labor would | Labor Relations Act, strengthen com- slap labor in the face by proposing| pany unions, result in “interminable such changes in the law. These amend- | conflicts in the courts, be of inestima- ments would take away all the rights | ble advantage to employers and con- and benefits that were given to the workers by thg Wagner Law. From the very start, tne Congress Porte TYPEWRITERS 532.784 __Official Remington-Rand Portable Agency Account Books, Ledger sheats, All-Facts Busi. ness Record Bks, Loose-Leaf Ou its, Dupli- cator Needs, Calendars, Advertising Novelties Stapling Machines & Staples far All machines stitute danger to unions in their or- | ganization. Provision after provision in the am- endments, the officials argued, gave jurisdiction to the federal district courts which now had no jurisdiction in the Wagner act cases, and widened the opportunity of these courts to in- tervene in labor disputes. “I am quite sure that our member- THE UNION PRESS-COURIER. CHEVROLE you can’t get more quality! Thursday, March 23, 1939. T The only low-priced car combining 99 All Thats Best at Lowes Togevies & Kins Rach Semi pecs | Shi would not Support Se smena. y EAGLE P » ; men s as proposed”, F., D. Laudemann LE PRINTING CO. Barneshoro general vice president of the machin- Chevrolet brings you the outstanding quality features of the a : | ists, wrote to Mr. Frey. 7 » | George Q. Lynch, president of the day —including Exclusive Vacuum Gearshift, Body by Fisher, Perfected | pattern makers, in a letter to Mr. 1) Green, asserted that his organization Knee-Action Riding System*—at the lowest cost for purchase price, gas, oil and upkeep! ti ! reserved the right to oppose any am- | Sudments 3 Sonsideved inimical to its | Drive this car—be more comfortable physically —and be more comfortable mentally, too— a ee ; Si The correspondence of the union of- because of the big savings! * Available on Master De Luxe models onl 7% oe ficials bore out a report that members 9 9 Piola on Maule Xo Moca ony Wo0epy g esr, I IN? ‘ 5 i of the executive council of the Ameri- ome . . ew ETy MEN’ HATS, newest sha- I can Federavion of Labor at their re Don’t be satisfied with anything but the best —BUY A CHEVROLET! Perf, Observatio, Fear peg 9 des, styles, $1 to $1.95 cent meeting in Miami, had grumbled Soto pr Hy Cay isis, Ci Yor co because Mr. Green had failed to sub- Sriomrionossion "aulje : NEN SH ee mit to the council a copy of the am- A GENERAL MOTORS VALUR Pole Glas yokes 4 styles, ‘ 0 90 endments in advace of their introduc- roy, TEL Hon by Ms. Walsh SEE YOUR LOCAL CHEVROLET DEALER Bi MEN S TROUSERS, latest Some of the council members felt ee styles, ..$1.00 to $1.95 that they had been ‘put on the spot” : PATTON with respect to the amendments. ’ m oe The American Federation of Labor PA v amendments permitting an employer ° le J 9 to express his opinion on UNION Mat: | ee——— —————————————————————————— rm ——————— ar ep —— meee re th ters, according to Mr. Laudemann, : : Sed 4 ; . . . n “coordination” meetings in| eral acres of surrounding farmland for m gave the employer an opportunity to 2 Ing n ted express his disfavor of labor organiza- Triplets Celebrate Fourth Birthday Wasinsion, pe This is he lass i raising of game. Five hundred ring- th C t R tions or express his favoritism toward OI Drepaning ne prices any rues neck pheasants are being shipped to in ut-nage are : ; hich i final hearing. independent Bn Whi We wi Any adjustments in the price struc-| the club. ley Barnesbo P have W omy 12 ee ture that might be necessary after the The club will meet every Monday at ev ro . . a. mendous advantage to propagandize final hearing on costs can be made Jbe- | 7:30 until April 15, having secured the ; employees against unionism.” Se ne Prices pails? submitted for final Moose Hall for its meeting place. Dr. 3¢ Mr. Laudemann predicted that an- Commission officials said that set-|J- H. Benko is president of the club ce other of the American Federation of ting the final hearing on costs for the | and Raymond Cullen is secretary. du 1939 igh hom de 27th of March will in no way .delay & : u . the promulgation of prices, and that ‘ Wall Paper) and “tie up cases before the board. the intervening, time will be devoted to MINISTER OF DEFENSE er Mr. Lynch in his letter to Mr. Green other phases of the work that must se Sample Book! Guestionsd Mie 3dvisabiliiy of an sm be done before the prices and market- i ¢ || cnament which he said would per- ing rules are establishd. This was Contains 60 Different Papers || mit employers to “indulge in unre- done to grant certain producers, who priced from 5c to 25¢ per stricted propaganda, particularly just stated they were not amply prepared i before plant elections. to go forward at .this time, addition- Single Roll Mr. Lynch, asserting that some Fed- al time in which to make ready for a eration of Labor officials opposed “the final hearing on costs. WRITE FOR YOUR FREE whole principle of governmental as- na 2 ne BOOK TODAY! ; ": oid that he ‘we co sistance to labor,” said that he was 3 te Fv . ‘ N We pay the postage on all “apprehensive about the advice of our PORTAGE SPORTSME orders. N hz od mutually esteemed friend, John P. TO PROPAGATE GAME > NO e arge for Frey ,in this connection.” . rim i i i - : Rg. atm— oo Re A meeting of the Community Rod BUCK'S 4 power to employers to practice in- and Gun Club, newly organized sports- timidation” that stopped to physical ox men s club of the Portage vicinity, was WALL PAPER & PAINT economic coercion held in the Municipal Building, Por- 334 Washington Street — tage, last week. A large number of new on : ; i ; members enrolled in the club. JOHNSTOWN, PENNA. i SOB Saux ne Inquire A committee consisting of George x lee FoMION, Gin Richardson, chairman; John Gouse, - me . Quay Shull, John G. Eby and Ernest DOOVOVVVOE OVOOOOC O The Van Ardoy triplets, Caesar, Franklin and Conrad (front to rear) Singleton presented a constitution and g gave a party recently for the DeMellier triplets, Ann, Betty and Carol, by-laws which were adopted by the | 3 (front to rear) at the Roosevelt, Long Island, home of their parents, Mr. | .j,;;, It was agreed to accept junior A NEW Banking | and Mrs. Caesar L. Van Ardoy. The occasion was the fourth birthday of the Van Ardoys. The girls are children of Mr. and Mrs. George DeMellier of Wantagh, L. IL | members into the club who have not reached their 16th birthday, at half fee. Efforts are being made by the club SERVICE! 00QAANONOANNL “ANTIS” WOULD SMASH LABOR LAWS NOW IN FORCE IN SOME STATES | strikes. In Pennsylvania likewise an | reserve streams by the sportsmen. The Organized labor is girding itself fo. a real battle in various state legisla- | tures where the biggest crop of anti-| labor bills in years has been introduc- | ed. If enacted, many of them would | state labor disputes act enacted during | to have a CCC camp established on the LaFollette regime, legalize “com-| Cedar Run, south of Portage. Bob's pany unions” and virtually outlaw Creek and Piper's Run will be used as attempt is being made to emasculate| association will also try to acquire sev- ' the “little New Deal” adopter by the Admiral of the Fleet Lord Chat- ield, responsible for the efficiency ind power of the present British leet, has been named minister for he co-ordination of defense in the ;abinet of Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain. He succeeds Sir Thomas Inskip. Earle administration. The old reactionary crowd in the Indiana Legislaturej have a number of | bills pending which would adversely | affect labor conditions in that state. P wgERKSHIK s ARE NICE..." .TOCKING g STOCK s 51.GAUGES «gUT BERKSHIRE’ F ALL [id Bank Money Orders! A MODERN NEW SERVICE FOR THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS. - RATES ARE LOW. SERVICE IS QUICK. wreck on destroy unions and do away | he , : i ; i The “antis” have attempted to repeal i i i Wort rights that labor the full crew law which was put thru : ; | by the Standard Railroad Organiza- LOY i Gavor leaders and Progressives outs; tions after ten years of battling. How- Sids Iabobs ranks Yoiced aa over ever ,the efforts were abortive and the trend and organieed fhe full those seeking the repeal were beaten. 1 1 strength to fight the vicous proposals. | In Otegor. wiih slready has a Ta The repressive measures were do- that straitjackets labor, two other vi- x ¥ ) clared to have been inspird in many A states by organizations such as the mis- | cious bills are before the legislature. « : » : One would outlaw closed shop con- named “Associated Farmers,” operating | Benslice ine | tracts and another would “ »» h : 83 masked front) dor labor haung pickets as “rioters” if they fail to dis- ARE NICEST © employers, : erse at) police orders. Because of this wave of dangerous : P s 8 | One of the most amazing measures I has been entered in the South Caroli- : : na legislature. It would require un- Commies grew i VOID: ae bills ions to report all dues collections mon- y | thly to the state, which would then x y . i tai will become law remained uncer ain | levy @ 50 per cent tax on the pro- legislation demands for the continua- tion of the LaFollette Civil Liberties Yes, even the finest of stockings must have their aristocrats. Of, all the grand stockings by Berkshire, you'll like these '¢1-gauges best because they're a bit sheerer bit more luxurious . *32 bit longer-wearing. T hespecial patented twist and counter- The Sheer Crepe Stocking By Ewist of the threads (called BERKSHIRE finer stitches, increase their beauty and wearability. FANNIE C. WETZEL, CARROLLTOWN, PA. but political experts pointed out that in the main the state legislatures are | ceeds. now more reactionary than they have ; been at any time since 1930. | FINAL HEARINGS FOR | In at least a half dozen states, so- | called “labor relations acts” have been | introduced, carrying some good fea- | tures, but concealing under innocent ee sounding phraseology provisions which | The National Bituminous Coal Com- it is claimed, could be used to smash | mission has set March 27th as the date organized labor. | to begin its final hearing realtive to Some of these trick clauses would weighted average costs, on which min- curb the right to strike, forbil boy- | imum coal prices for the bituminous cotts of unfair employers and prevent | product must be based under the Bi- pickets from “interfering” with strike- | tuminous Coal Act. breakers who take their jobs. Such| The commission announced that all acts have been introduced in the leg- | other phases of preparing the mini- islatures of California, Michigan, New | mum prices and marketing rules and Jersey, Wisconsin and other states. regulations for final hearing and pro- One of the worst is up in Wiscon- mulgation were progressing rapidly. sin. It was drafted by the so-called Representatives of all the district “Council of Agriculture,” accused of | producers’ boards in ¢he United States being linked with the “Associated | except those which have completed Farmers.” It would repeal the present ' this phase of the work, are participat- Less Inconvenience and Red Tape in Handling. The Ideal Method for Handling Your Payments If You Don’t Carry A Checking Account. COAL PRICES ARE SET BY BOARD FOR MAR. 27 BERKSHIRE STOCKINGS, COME IN — WE'LL GLADLY EXPLAIN THE LOW RATES AND SERVICE. First National Bank at Patton
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