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Washington.—The Congress of In- dustrial Organizations on Monday of this week challenged the New Deal to carry forward its social-economic abjectives for the nation’s weifare, and laid down an ambitious four point program of legislation for the forth- eoming session of congress. Through its President, John L. Lew- is, the labor organization boldly in- structed the administration that “there can be no retreat now. There must be a steady forward march to extend the social and economic pro- gram of the nation.” Breaking a silence of several weeks, in which it had ventured no declara- tions, on 1940 government or politics, the CIO affirmed in a public state- ment a constructive domestic course which will meet the country’s pres- ent problems is imperative, and advan- ced these four fundamental assign- ments for the new congress: 1. Keep the United States out of any involvement in the present for- eign wars. 2. Provide for immediate solution of unemployment ,the Nation's out- standing internal problem. 3. Safeguard the democratic rights and the civil liberties of the Ameri- can people, 4. Perpetuate the rights of labor to organize and bargain collectively. Running the gamut from social se- curity to foreign relations, the CIO made its stand articulate on every ma- jor issue confronting the near-at-hand session of Congress. To guarantee ac- complishment of its four cardinal ob- jectives, the organization demanded reform or extension of legislation in the following eight categories: Preservation of peace, unemploy- ment, the National Labor Relations Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act. so- cial security health and industrial hy- giene, government housing and taxa- tion. Of peace, the CIO said: “The nations of Europe and Asia are convulsed by international war- fare. Democratic institutions and civil liberties in those nations have been abolished. If this country becomes en- gaged in war, there will be a com- plete blackout of American institu- tions. Congress must not permit any policy to be adopted which may in any way lead toward involvement in war.” Of unemployment, it said: “This is till America’s No. 1 prob- lem. The time and energy of our government for months has been de- voted to international affairs at the expense of the interests and needs of the American people at home. We recommend the President immediately | SR A A 5 0 SY 0 0 0 08 i ih 0 Bh eB Bh DONALDSON WILL ° ‘BE NEW VICE PRES [2 2EASON'S GREETINGS! » ~ IDENT OF MINERS Figures on Election Last Week | Show He Was Easy Winner; | Ghizzoni Returned. Unofficial returns from the large | area embraced by District No. 2, Un-| ited Mine Workers of America, showed | Clarence Donaldson of Somerset, el-| ected vice president by a large major- | ity in the first election held since 1930. { In accordance with provisions of autonomy granted United Mine Wor- kers of District No. 2, an election was held on December 12th by each union | local in the far-flung Central Penn- sylvania district. Although a week or more will be required to tabulate the returns officially at Clearfield head- quarters, announcement was made on | Monday that Donaldson will be re- turned a winner by a large majority. Donaldson will become vice presi- | dent of James Mark, district presi- dent, and will succeed Edward Swee- , ney of Lilly, who was named secre- tary-treasurer some months ago up on the death of Richard Gilbert, who held this post for many years. | John Ghizzoni of Homer City, in-| ternational board member under the | provisional form of government in| District No. 2, was unopposed for his | position at the election last week. The election also was held to name the district board of eight members, one representing each of eight region- al areas of District 2. William Parks, | of Windber, appointed board member With all the rush and bustle of us anew, as it does each vear at some years ago, was elected without| business for a twelve-month, and of this time, the Management and the opposition to represent that area on| like all the Christian world, we en- ¥ Staff of the Union Press-Courier ex- the district board. | ter into a mood at this time of re- 3 tend to all our patrons and all our Donaldson, new vice president, has| flection and of Kindly thought for ¥ readers, the compliments of the sea- been stationed at Somerset for a | all—the Spirit of that wondrous ¥ son, and thank each and every one number of years as international re-| Babe born in a stable nineteen hun- § of you for the courtesies and favors Dreseniative in charge of United Mine | dred years ago—a Spirit that will § you have accorded us in the past Workers activities in that field. | be carried out, particularly at this i vear. We Wish You All A Merry Wii ork wa SoRmnue 2 season, until the end of time. With $ Christmas, and in the year to come lis capacity as chief executive o e ; Ro Happy PRET ONS Epa district, the order to restore autonomy | that same mood that now enthralls ¥ a Happy and Prosperous era. rights not having included the elect- ion of president and secretary-treas- MINING BUREAU JANUARY 1ST LOOMS AS INAUGURAL DAY IN | SAYS OLD MINER COUNTY OFFICIALDOM | PROMOTION AT While a question has been raised NOT SAFE MINER as to whether the inaugurations should | - meri ——— be delayed because o 3. i- la . T 1 a : dav. ae Ye ns Jegal holt lays He Reads Practically No- Spangler Man Becomes State Di- of the recently elected officials ol thing on Safety or Efficiency rector of Retail and Whole- Cambria county will take their oaths| and Relies on Experience. sale Employees of America. of office on Monday, J y { —_— Word from Ered Lt] J Washington.—The widely held be-| More than 250 delegates from 37 ty officials, headed by Judge Ivan J, | lief in the coal fields that an old tim-| i eq in the union were in attendan- McKenrick, will be sworn in at high |€F 1S 2 safe miner, was described as .. .¢ the second bienial convention of a “fallacy” by the Bureau of mines ph. ynjted Retail and Wholesale Em- noon on January 1st in the main + court room of the court house. The | this week. | ployees Union, CIO, on several days law provides that the officials shall. g in|in a report on safety methods “are|¢.,m this section of the county, it take office on the first Monday in| : 3 - January, which this year falls on that the usual old time miner reads was represented by International Vice practically nothing on safety or effi- President Elmer Barger, of Spangler, RE CR TT 00 0 he 0 8 0 0 GT 0 8 2 Gh AR RB Oh LH GG HL BARGER GIVEN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA AREA. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1939 “The cold facts,” the Bureau said, ,f 15st week in Detroit, Mich. and | FIRE CHIEF WARNS 1940 CALENDAR “ON SAFETY FOR | SHOWS ELECTION HOLIDAY PERIOD AROUND CORNER | | | . | Local Volunteers Also Extend J ooks As Though We're Going Greetings of the Season to| to Get Into A Primary Cam- the Townspeople. paign Next Month, | | | | | The Holiday period is one that is | There just doesn’t seem to be any wrough with fire hazards. Most all of oq to elections. | them are unecessary. After all it is Barely less a six weeks ago, Cam- possible to have just as good a time pris county was all “het” up about | without forgetting the simple rules| the 1939 municipal election. Without dictated by common sense. There is an| waiting to get the Christmas shopping | A soying that “3 ew is be pale over the goiiticaly . minded gentry | than sorry,” an nls applies wi has started to talk about next years { particular force on holidays. This is election. Bie Hough! of Fire Chief James Blake| There are some choice and select of the Patton Fire Company, No. 1.| offices to be filled in 1940. For in- At this Christmas season the offi-| stance, there's a position gown at cers and Rembers 3 jhe Palton Soe Washington which isn’t a bad one Bon company desire to ank the local the standpoint of salary and prestige. public for their cooperation during the | One Franklin Delano Roosevelt is the year soon to close; likewise they thank | incumbent. And while the business of the borough council for their different electing a president is the major as- lines of help during the year, and they signment for voters next year, there's wish all a Merry Christmas and a!the job of vice president which is go- Happy New Year. |ing to be open in 1940. rose hoa Wo Te amy nen Coming down the line a ie Penn aver, ? ave & ue, 0 sylvania will name a United States | prevent such calamity, Fire Chief eng next year to succeed Joseph Bigke has the following Safety Rule gp, Guffey. If there are aspirants for Suggestions: pila public office who prefer to have their ] 1 Do net {ake foolish risks. | offices at Harrisburg, there will be a hy — a Paper or on or matter of naming a state treasurer for j reco Ie POSES. You Invite Hire by | pennsylvania to succeed F. Clair Ross dang so. Use only metallic tinsel or or the office of auditor general now { asbestos materiel held by Warren R. Roberts. : 8. See that the Christmas tree Is) Bringing the 1940 election closer firmly fastened to the floor so tha: ots : : home, the 27th district will name a children cannot pull it over. a ayite a . A Do not pecmit the use of mes] congressman to succeed Harve Tib- os et yi __ | bott of Ebensburg. To win this office chanical toys that require alcohol, gas- : ; : fine or other ‘dimger it = a candidate must campaign in four Q 2 P yltner ange S ) >r- : : : a ii e gerous « © OPET-| (sunties- Cambria, Indiana, Jefferson ate them. { : ‘ 4 . . Armstrong and Indiana. 4. Do not permit the use of cotton : : t i For a campaign restricted to Cam- beneath the tree to give the appear- : ' ff: nce oti snow. It th ' f bria county the office of state sena- ance o snow, le appearance 0 . Sie PI | tor will be vacant next year with the snow is desired use mineral wool as- | i kn’e f expiration of John J. Haluska's four bestos; it will not burn and gives better effect than cotton. year lor HE ate ont wd 6. Keep matches in a metal recep-| Cambria county will also elect rep: tacle far out of reach of children. resentatives in the general assembly. Constantly "be on the watch for any-| In the first district (Johnstown) bi thing that might cause a fire. Strive | ers ‘will name ST © Aveny: by every means possible to do this and men BH 5 arens 5 a a Ye at the same time be prepared for an nls di ios > ih hi Di lect otacs. emergency by having convenient for on EE ET Deans I i hi dre Setnguishers or buek- Westrick and Michael C. Chervenak, 7. Caution visitors who smoke to Democrats. avoid throwing lighted cigars, cigaret- While numerous names already are te stubs, or matches about in a careless being mentioned for both houses in manner. the Legislature and for Congress, the 8. Teach the danger of fire. Have law gives voters a breathing spell un- drills at home for the children; they til early in February. The 1940 elec- | will enjoy it and enter into the spirit tion calendar, as announced by the of the training. Nothing appeals to State bureau of elections. them more than playing soldier ,and February 3rd—First day for circu- when the knowledge of protection ag- lation of candidate’s nominaung pe- ainst fire is instilled into their minds titions for the primary election they will be better able to care for! February 22nd—Last day an elect- themselves in times of danger from OF may move from one election dis- other sources. trict to another in order to be eligi- 9. The Yuletide season is, and by Ple to vote at the primary election. all rights should be, a time of joy and March 4th—Last day to withdraw gladness. It is looked forward to year Nomination papers. by year, and hearts should not be March 9th—Last day to withdraw convene a conference of leaders from New Year's day, a legal holiday. As |P! : ii government, industry, labor, and agri- far as can be determined, however, | £1€B¢Y n Tne. 30d Mente ous culture, and comandeer them to solve there is nothing in the law providing little or wong hi ; e Ie this problem. Meanwhile ,the govern- {Or a postponement because of a legal has seen or What he has learned from ’ 2 | some equally poorly informed miner and by delegtes Mesde Saiion: of saddened at this time by the destruc- , nomination petitions. Last day to file Colver, B. G, Davis ot Pangler, ahd tion of homes or by injury to loved | objections to nominating petitions. John Fresh of Nanty-G 6 ones through carelessness and neglect.| March 23—Last day to register be- At the final session Mr. Barger was| 19, Have merriment and plenty of fore the primary election. ment must provide at least 3,000.000 holiday. public works jobs, appropriate funds for them, and aid the 4,000,000 unem- ployed youth in whose morale is in- volved the nation's future. The National Labor Relations Act: “Powerful financial and industrial anti-labor leaders have attempted to repeal or emasculate its provisions. Its enforcement provisions are not sufficiently severe to obtain actual en- forcement from corporations determin. ed to violate the rights of labor. The CIO urges three amendments to the act, to provide criminal penalties on violating employer and to prevent the government awarding contracts to any violatin gemployer and to prevent the NLRB from carving up any industrial units established by unions of the CIO. Fair Labor Standards Act: “It is treatened which are intended fo destroy the legislation. We call up- on Congress not to pass any amend- ments. They are sponsored by large processors of agricultural commodities who are using the guise of farmers to exclude from the act industrial work- ers who are subject to the most se- vere exploitation, The act’s benefits should be extended to the millions of workers still deprived of its protec- tion.” Social Security: | “A sound system must provide pro- tection for the people against the in- evitable hazards of modern industrial life, and increase the national con- sumer income by defraying the costs revenue must be derived by tapping in one manner or other to the work-| EMEIGH MAN HURT WHEN out of excess wealth and income of the country. Old age and unemploy- ment compensation must be simplified and liberalized through federal action. We advocate $60 a month at the age, of 60. Health and industrial hygiene: “Construct hospitals and clinics] throughout the country ,and subsidize them with federal funds. Expand the| public health service to take care of { or boss who has just emerged from the | ranks of the miners.” | The bureau reiterated its conten- published as usual next week. Some | tions that the education of miners themselves in safe mining methods is years we ve omitted publication during | the surest way to decrease aceidents the holiday week. | rs : : ee | and eliminate hazards in the mines. : =| “There is now no-question but that social diseases. Establish medical care | mines can be operated essentially as for all income groups. Authorize the! safely as most of the other lines of labor department to set standards for inqustrial endeavor,” the report con- control of industrial diseases.” | tinued, “and there is good reason to Government and private housing. | pelieve that safe operation is also “Expand construction of houses from | economical and efficient operation. the present low level of 450,000 yearly | «However, to bring about this saf- to 1,000,000. Enlarge the housing pro-|ety will require the expenditure of gram from 50,000 homes annually 0 mych personal thought, time and ef- 300,000, costing $30,000,000. Govern-| fot not only by those who actually ment construction is the backbone of g, into the mines, but also by those national housing. Stimulate private ho control mine policies. PAPER AS USUAL. The Union Press-Courier will be | building from 400,000 to 700,000 dwel-| «Here is another case where “in un- | | | Evidence that the high command of ings a year, by lowering interest ra- | ion there is strength,” and if the tes and extending loan repayment Per-| right kind of cooperation is kept in fods.” | effect, it is certain that the desired Taxation: : i | results will also be forthcoming in “There must be drastic revision of Jower accident rate with correspond- the tax structure. The nations econ- ingly decreased compensation and omy can never be healthy until a kindred costs and also in decreased real and substantial adjustment is’ gyffering to miners and their famil- made. Taxes must serve two purposes jeg, —provide revenue, and readjust the | “In accomplishing these very de- flow of national income to give in-|gjred results much aducational work creased purchasing power to the | undoubtedly is necessary, with in- great mass of people. Our present tensive supervision and well directed structure falls short of this. There discipline the dominant factors; and must be no increase of taxes for low the type of discipline most likely tc income groups; their burden must be produce results of the right kind is reduced. Afar greater proportion of that by which the supervisor explains the large concentrattous of income ers the correct, safe and efficient man- and savings through higher taxes. | ner of doing mine work.” “We call accordingly for an excess| The bureau added the educational profits tax to reach the swelling pro-| work “becomes necessary and increa- fits of industry resulting from in-| singly important with the rapid alter- creased activity and war contracts; el-| ation of mining practice brought ab- imination of tax exemption for gov-| out by mine mechanization.” ernment securities; increased inheri- tance and gift taxes; and elimination| Why not a year’s subscription to the of loopholes in upper bracket income) Union Press-Courier as a CF ristmas taxes. gift? Sent anywhere for $2.00. signally honored for his fruitful ac- | tivities in the Pennsylvania field of the union and was unanimously given a promotion by the delegates to the pasition of Pennsylvania State Direc- tor of the Wholesale and Retail Em- ployees’ group. He will enter upon his expanded duties with the begin- ning of the New Year. A lively convention throughout, it was addressed by R. J. Thomas of the United Automobile Workers, who said that “the man who is doing most for peace in the labor movement is William Green, because at every con- vention he kicks out some of his un- ions from the AFL. If he kicks out a few more, we shall have peace. The | locals he kicks out will eventually | join the CIO.” the CIO is attempting to eliminate Communists from responsible positio- ons in member unions was given by John Brophy, personal representative of John L. Lewis, at the convention, who assailed the Soviet union for its invasion of Finland and denounced “imperialistic” Russia in the same breath with the brutality of “Nazi Germany.” Sidney Hillman was a speaker. The | growth of the United Wholesale and Retail Employees of America is sub- stantial and 1940 gives promise of a great expansion of the union, | HIT BY AN AUTOMOBILE | | and boos. | affair each year, adding the name of it and avoid mourning by sensible March 25—Last day to change par- precaution. ty enrollment except in the cities of ——e — Scranton and Pittsburgh. YAQT A na + April 3—Last day to file nomination PAST « OMMANDERS OF | niprs nominating independent can- LOCAL LEGION POST | didates. HAVE DINNER MEET | April 8—Last day to change party | enrollment in the cities of Pittsburgh On Saturday, December 16th, at the | and Scranton. : : Commercial Hotel, Patton, a dinner | April B--Primary election, Polls was tendered by the Walter MeCoy | 7 be open continuously from 9 a. Post, No. 614, to its Past Commanders. | ™ 1° 3 D. Sn dav tn vedic Since the organization of the post in . April 29th ki day to register af- 1921, all Past Commanders were pres- | er primary elscuaon 3 ent, being active members of the post, | May 231pst day iorcandidates and residing locally, with the excep. and treasurers of political commit- tion of A. A. Jacobs, Philadelphia, | tees to file expense accounts. : Pa; and Charles Blatt, East Berlin, September 2—-Last day for with- ’ drawal of candidates nominated at Pa., who drove in for the occasion, | the spri er inati Only Past Commanders being pres. | e spring primaries or by nomination | papers. September 4—Last day an elector may move from one election district to another in order to be eligible to vote at the general election. September 16—Last day to file substituted nomination cartificates to fill vacancies caused by withdrawal of candidates nominated at the pri- mary election, October 5th—Last day to register before the general election. October 7—Last day to change par- enrollment except in the cities of Pittsburgh and Scranton. November 5—General election. Polls open continuously from 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. December 5th—ILast day for candi- | dates and treasurers of political com- | mittees to file expense accounts. ent, the committee in charge announ- ced a two dollar fine imposed on a member saying nice things abont ans one in attendance, and three dollars if complimentary remarks were per- sonal. With this rule prevailing, it turn- ed out to be a ribbing party at which all participated in the sniping. Chas. Swab’s introductory remarks of each individual; Eddie Rounsley’s vocal rendition of the ever popular “Ole Mamie Reilly,” and a skit of “Sweet ty Alice” by Andy Jacobs and Ralph | 2 Litzinger were received with hisses Plans were formulated to hold an the commander of the past year. Martin Koverletsky, 58, of Emeigh, | LIQUOR PURCHASERS | December 6—First day to register was injured on Tuesday night when | he was struck by an automobile while | walking along the highway near Em- | eigh. He was taken to the Spangler | TOLD TO SHOP EARLY | after the general election. Harrisburg. — Customers of state before th i “will not be se 5 1 e holidays will not be set liquor stores were reminded by the back, the board said. The stores tos hospital where he is being treated for! Liquor Control Board duri urin, th i i a puncture wound above the right eye, | week to “shop early” Before re een Spentitipm Focen ' brush burns of the right leg and con- tusions of the face, mas and New Year week ends The ti i i : The Saturday night closing hours p. m. PE dmg li be I
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