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Show UTAH LABOR NEWS, SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH, AUCUST 5, 1938 of Castlegate, chairman; Mrs. Fred Schwollen of Kenilworth, G. W. Smith of Salt Lake City, Raymond Tuson of Helper, and Varro L. Jones of Provo. LABOR LEADER POLITICAL OUTLOOK (Continued from Page 1) That ended the discussion, and your Observer was left more convinced than ever that it is absolutely necessary to send real representatives of the people to the State Legislature. I. W. HALE SEEKS LEGISLATIVE NOMINATION Page 3 called like Senator Bourbons, King, etc., but not Spence. If there ever was a liberal, C. W. Spence is one, and that is why we like him. Anyhow to make a long story short Charlie W. Spence is a candidate for nomination for state senator in the September prima- ries, subject to the will of the Democratic voters. He has served two terms, 1935 and 1937 sessions, in the state house of representatives. Last session he was chairman of the house labor committee, and made a good He is the author and job of it. sponsor of several labor measures. SHELDON BREWSTER SEEKS REELECTION P. W. Hale, Salt Lake City retail Sheldon R. Brewster, a member grocer, and a member of the house of the state house of representaof representatives in the 1937 legin the 1937 legislative session, tives islature, has announced his canhas announced his candidacy for didacy for renomination to the house from the Fifth Legislative reelection from the Seventh Legis- district on the Democratic ticket. lative district. He was During the last session he served of the Fair on co-auth- or Trade Practices act. He was a staunch supporter of New Deal measures in the house, and his voting record on labor bills is perfect. Mr. Ilale is president of the Salt Lake Butchers and Grocers association, and a director of the Utah Retail Grocers association. FRANK BONACCI Who for two years was chairman of the Labors Non-PartisLeague of Utah, and at annual convention of the League Saturday was unanimously elected its treasurer for the ensuing year. He resides in Helper and is a member of the State Legislature from Carbon county. His host of friends are supporting him for reelection this year. The people of Utah need Mr. Bonacci in the next legislature. an BEmUjE M r LEAGUE ENDORSES UTAH SENATOR AND CONGRESSMEN NON-PARTISA- N (Continued from Page 2) each legislative district unit set-u- p should see to it immediately that there is an active League committee functioning within each of the voting districts within their jurisdiction. This is absolutely necessary for successful results at the primaries and in the November elections. Mr. Thompson informed the delegates that it has been impossible to prepare a financial report to this convention because of these late reports from the local and county units, but he said that the incoming officers will audit the accounts and the result of the audit will be supplied to each paid-u- p unit of the League. Beware of Politicians Senator Royle made a short address during the morning session. He issued a warning against politicians who claim to be progressives and desire to enter union halls with free advice for members as to whom they should support for political office. They are not even members of labor organizations, and examination of their legislative records reveal that they voted against some of the labor bills in our state legislature. ,He mentioned the Utah Manufacturers association and other reactionary bodies for their activity against the Utah's unemployment insurance law, the Wagner act and as a the social security set-u- p whole. 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Spence had filed his intention Salt Lake City, Utah to run as a candidate for the state subscribing their particular economic philosophy, Royle said. senate. We never could believe It would be a calamity to take that anyone, a daily newspaper control of the state from all the above everything else, could call Welcome, Labor people and allow a small body of Charlie Spence a Bourbon. financial interests to dictate in reIf Charlie will look into WebDine and Dance gard to social welfare, he con- sters dictionary for definition of cluded. the word, Bourbon, we are sure A Harmony Appeal he will feel libeled. UNCLE BILLS State Senator Lawrence E. NelThere are Democrats who can be son made an appeal for harmony PLACE among labor and all other liberal 3500 South State groups, in a short address to the . Yes, Trimble Hats Have Car Service delegates during the forenoon. Sandwiches the Union Label! He said that no doubt all of us Beer realize the evils the special interSKIDS IIAT SHOP Under New Management ests inject into political life, therefore, we should realize1 the need TED THOMPSON, Mgr. 250 South Main for harmony and team work among all the voters iLwe are to elect legislators and other public officials who will serve the interests of BEST WISHES TO LABOR all the people, instead of those of the special privileged class. HOLLAND VAPORAIRE HEATING Avoid Mistakes In the afternoon James Morgan, Repairing and Cleaning All Makes of Heating Systems. Call an regional C. I. O. director and a Experienced Holland Heating Engineer to Solve Your board member of the Labors Heating Problems League of Wyoming, Call Wasatch 7646 666 South State stressed the importance of political action on the part of labor. HOLLAND FURNACE CO. said, Many labor laws, "he have been thrown into the discard because labor did not maintain strong political organizations to watch their addministration. Dont BEST WISHES TO MINERS, MILL AND SMELTERMEN make the mistake of believing the No reactionaries have given up. president ever has been attacked as viciously as President Roosevelt, and solely, because he represents things progressive people want to see made into law. Bonacci Presides Chairman Bonacci called the convention to order and presided during its sessions. He named the folSouth 4th West Wasatch the lowing committees during morning session: AGENCY FOR Credentials A. M. Peterson of of M. Visser chairman; Castlegate, Line of Tractors and Road Building Equipment. Salt Lake City, J. Carlos Lambert Lines Lorain and Shovels, Baker Road Building Equipment. Drag of Hollada, and William Quinn of d Industries and Continental Scrapers. Wire Rope CorSalt Lake county. Business of and Order Rules poration of America. Davil L. Day of Columbia, chairW. S. DICK S. L. CATE man; G. W. Morris of Salt Lake Garof Roberts FarreirJ. City, field, D. C. Wheeler and Dan Edwards of Eureka. Platform and Resolutions J. J. Richards of Salt Lake City, chairman; Edward Scherer of Latuda, Warren L. Cassiddy of Ogden, George Greatorex of Sandy, anc John W. Rich of Garfield. Reception Mrs. A. M. Peterson in a daily .5 BEST WISHES TO LABOR of Salt Lake City 405 Continental Bank Building WHAT ABOUT IT, CHARLEY? a number of important committees and was one of the active supporters of the old age assistance and social security laws, the direct primary, fair trades practice, and other legislation of special interest to the needy, labor, teachers, farmers and independent business men. (Continued on Page 4) SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - Allis-Chalme- rs Gar-Woo- Consult this friendly bank on matters pertaining to your finances AMERICAN LINEN SUPPLY COMPANY Cleanliness First! Cleanliness Last! Boost, Build and Support your State. Use American continuous towels and all kinds of linens they furnish. 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