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Show T v U'hlUW t 6- - Review oi Current Event o flews and Comment Pr m. I. t. THE EDUCATE ORGANIZE Labor ia for Trace The rank and file of organized labor ia for peace within its ranks COOPERATE There is no doubt about that. Because labor is for peace it is hopeful that the executive counci of the American Federation of La R SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH. OC bor, meeting this week, will take VOL VII; NO. 14. amicable re about to bring steps lations between the A. F. of L. anc the Committee for Industrial Or ganization. There is room for the C. I. 0 in the American Federation of La bor. According to the constitution and laws of the A. F. of L. the executive council has no legal right DEFENDS SOCIA to suspend any of its affiliated in Oil temational unions. This right be SECURITY ACT longs to the convention of the A, F. of L. The council made a serious mis G. ohn WASHINGTON, D. take when it suspended 10 great Winant. former Republican gover- international unions. This meet Week Protection of Signed Providing for 36-H- o ing of the council should" rectify P.C this mistake. The suspended interSeniority Rights, Vacations With Pay and Settlement or Security Board and confirmed by national unions should be allowec the senate in this capacity on Au- Disputes, Is Held One of Best in Industrial Field. representation in the November gust 23, 1935, made public the Poconvention of the Federation. This land as continuing the pioneer spir- - lowing letter to the President: NEW YORK CITY. (ILNS) with voice and vote. If there are Articles On August 14, 1935, the Social have of just it which led the Sinclair companies! - Security Act hame law. The adgoing to be any suspensions, let been signedagreement combe the to of the first Sinclair between the major the convention act on it according ministration of its major provisions company, the Sinclair panies to unionize for thorough-goin- g Refining to the Federation constitution. was entrusted to a board of three barcollective amicable and Sinand the Oil Prairie company members. Under the law not more solidare clair Irairie Oil Marketing com- gaining. The companies han two members of the board Hopeful Signs Intheir all in unionized of the and one side opera on the ly pany There is some hope for peace ternational Association of Oil Field, t'ions and have been since their could be members of the same between the A. F. of L. and the Gas Well and Refinery Workers on first agreement with the Oil Field political party". You named me to C. I. 0., if the statement of Wil the other. This agreement also and Refinery Workers became ef-- 1 the board and as a Republican and liam Green, president of the A. F. embraces all subsidiary companies fective. The direct inspiration for,' as the minority member my ap-tunion policy is, pointment was confirmed by the companies of L. to President Roosevelt at of the Consolidated Oil Corporation. The period of agreement be- union leaders declare, Harry Sin- - Senate on August 23, 1935, togeth-claiHyde Park means anything. the head of the entire opera-- 1 er with the other two members, Mr. Green informed President gins October 1, 1936, and ends without objection. were tion. March 31, 1938. It may be termiRoosevelt that prospects It was clearly the intention of with 36 is week The work in interna hours, the nated on either for written peace by party brighter to create a of to the congress over labor the 30 employer privilege days notice, but both parties dispute of organized with personnel protected are bound to consult in that y craft and industrial unionism. varying it not to exceed 72 hours (board, He also informed the President period to see if the agreement may in two weeks if occasion arises. under civil service, and to insure administration of the both not be extended instead of termi- Time and a half pay is provided for of labor that act. been to so .administered. has summoned It The overtime. man woult nated. and unorganized organized The act itself was viewed as a The agreement is in large part work but not put to work shall be vote for Roosevelt and declaret that his prediction was very accu- a renewal of one already existing. paid for four hours; or if summon- sure. Three humanitarian meatimes as many RepubThe Sinclair companies have been ed to work and employed for rate and conservative." Green said he figured the voting pioneers among the major oil com- three hours, he shall be paid for licans in congress voted for the Security Act as voted panies in recognizing the rights of a full day. All these matters are Social strength of organized labor as new and they are a distant goal against it. whole at "probably 8,000,000. On labor. to most industrial workers. Having seen the tragedy of war, Pact Warmly Praised (Continued on page 4) I have been consistently interested The agreement is regarded by Seniority Rights Guarded Seniority rights are as carefully in the ways of peace. Having seen trade union leaders as one of the (Continued on page 3) (Continued on Page 2) best in the whole industrial field GL 0.P. Gubernatorial Candid And Sinclair Companies Renewed ju,, j he r, I I an 30-da- non-partis- an hs n, Political Outlook In Utah and U. S. Economic Highlights Compiled From Reports of Observers Happenings That Affect the Dinner Dillman Opposed peace-make- Copy e This is a story of an aspirant for governor of the state of Utah whose claims for recognition rest on four years record in the Utah legislature. That record stands as an example of stand-pa- t Republicanism, which won the recognition of the Republican "old guard" in Utah and led to the nomination of Ray E. Dillman of Duchesne county, Utah, as the Republican candidate for governor. The people are entitled to know what this man's record is. By advancing his candidacy it is apparent that the Republican party in Utah hopes to throw into a junk pile all of the beneficent progressive and humane policies of the UooseveltB New Deal. Opposed the Aged Mr. Dillman consistently opposec legislation to assist the needy aged, In 1929 when in the state senate he fought against enactment of the Old Age Pension bill (H. II. 28, by Chris Greenhagen), and took the floor at every stage of its enact ment to fight it. (See page 912, Senate Journal, 1929.) This act granted power to the several counties to provide month ly pensions up to $25 per month to SOLD! any person 65 years of age or older, who was incapacitated to earn a living, or had no other means of self support. This bill was enacted and approved by a Democratic governor (Governor Dem) over the opposition of Mr. Dillman. It was the forerunner of the old age assistance features of the federal social security act. Voted Against Aid In 1930 there was a movement in the congress of the United States to enact a law for federal aid to assist the states to proviefe assistance for the needy old people. At the special session of the Utah legislature in 1930 the author of the Utah Old Age 1ension act introduced a memorial urging the federal congress to enact this law. Mr. Greenhagen succeeded in getting the memorial passed by the lower house of the legislature, but when the memorial reached the senate floor it was with an unfavorable committee report. Mr. Dillman was a member of this committee, and. not polji oppoaedJt-i- u committee, but likewise .voted to reject it in the senate. The plan favored by the memorial was in many respects similar to the program for granting aid to the aged needy which has since been followed under the administrations of President Roosevelt and Governor -- al Blood. LIBERTY LLAGUE Buys Per Voted Against Greenhagen Old Age Pension Bill Voted to Amend Appropriation Bill So As to Abolish Training School for Feeble Minded and Convert It Into Convict Farm Was Against Tax Relief Ignored Unemployed-F- ails In Labor Legislation. The aged of this state have a right to question Mr. Dillmans sincerity and sympathy to their cause in view of his recorded antagonism shown to the plan by his voting in the state senate. Hits Unfortunates Furthermore, his record in the state senate shows that he consistently opposed a number of important matters affecting state we- IT FOR lfare programs. In 1931 when president of the senate, he voted to amend the state appropriation bill so as to abolish the state training school for the feeble minded at American Fork, and favored a change by which this institution would be converted into a convict farm operated by the state prison. (Page 701 Senate Journal, 1931.) At the same session he opposed low-mediu- m so-call- ed Old-Ag- state-feder- . PEOPLES PAPER Legislation in Slate Senate Pails, Dividend Checks and Tax Bills of Every Individual Na tional and International Problem Inseparable from Local Welfare. Discount Straw Polls observer discounts the straw polls featured by Republican Labor Day marked the end of They are the child newspapers. ...of - the enemies of ,th.e NewJDeal summer and the beginning of fall, in Utah. We have a better and from the industrial standpoint. In more accurate way of finding the an ordinary year, manufacturers voters sentiment regarding their speed up production after the sea views on the various candidates sonal summer drop, retailers build seeking the favor of the electo- up inventories and the industrial rate on November 3. machine .swings into high gear The Utah Labor News observers after a few months of idling. are alert throughout the state. This year, in the face of seasonal They see and hear everything. They influences, there was little summost businesses report facts diligently and as they mer recession find them. continued to make progress during Reports coming in from all sec- the hot vacation months. And, as tions of the state indicate that Jall begins, all the signs point to Governor Henry H. Blood is strong- continued The improvement. er today than he was a week ago. national election notwithstanding, He is continually gaining support, the recovery movement seems to this is evident. so strong that nothing can The voters as they begin to in- seriously dampen it. The feeling vestigate the records of the lead- that the movement will be little ing candidates discover that Gover- affected by the results of the elecnor Blood has made good as chief tion is becoming more widespread. executive of this state. When the Some recent reports follow, voters delve into the records hon- taken from various authoritative estly they discover that there is sources: AUTOMOBILES: Production has only one candidate for governor who really has made a record fa- dropped sharply, due to preparation vorable to the people, and who for new models. Production , will stands squarely for the New Deal high during the next few program of President Roosevelt. months, may touch record figures, This candidate is Henry H. Blood. 'here have been no major changes If the gains continue at the rate in the automobile field, and new they have in the past week Gover-a cars will not be much different nor Blood will be reelected by from 1936 models save in details, big majority. mportant development is a Packard entry in the price field where competition is keenest. Danger Signals There are several danger signals Commercial car makers expect to sell 600,000 units this year, which threatening complete Democratic party success at the generalin elec- will surpass 1929. Salt tion in Utah, and especially STEEL: This basic industry is Lake county. lolding up extremely well, is opThese signals are hoisted from erating at around 70 per cent of several quarters, and if the party capacity with gains forecast for the committees and those in charge of immediate future. Steel price lists the campaign do not take note of are being revised upward by most them and recognize the seriousness jig mills. of the timely warnings it may play TEXTILES: This is another havoc with certain nominees on jasic industry which is holding' to the Democratic ticket. ligh levels, will continue to better No doubt there will be many production and sales figures. The scratched ballots in Salt Lake cotton mills are exceptionally county thats the way the outlook active. UTILITIES: Electric power conappears today and those scratches will not touch the head of the sumption has surprised everyone ticket either. The scratching apis commonly said that surplus parently will be lower down. Thats production capacity, on the averthe outlook today, unless those in age, may get too low this fall and charge of the campaign wake up result in big construction activiand remedy the serious situation ties by the power companies. The confronting the minor candidates private utilities, as well as the on the ticket. are giving much government, Your observer has noted that the thought and effort to speeding within the rural electrification developments. party management have catered The rate level continues to gradutoo liberally to one faction, and in ally decline. RAILROADS: Some lines are doing this have neglected completely those who have been loyal faced with the prospect of equipand regular supporters of the ment shortages, due to stimulated party. This does not set well with freight business. Upshot is that the regulars, and naturally there rolling stock buying is on a high is considerable voicing of dissatis- level, will probably jump sharply faction among those who have been soon. The railroad profits are betslighted and in some instances ex- ter than in any recent year, but cluded from the inner circles of the still average less than 3 per cent campaign activities. after payment of fixed charges. (Continued on page 2) (Continued on page 4) Your W I es Legislative Record C.-J- non-partis- yjtshsiir bt OGT 2 0 rj2; Prices 5 Cent 9. 1936. Workers Agreement Detween nine-tent- ' legislation advocated by Governor Dern to improve administration of the mental hospital at Provo by adding some men and women of professional attainments to the board of the institution. (S. B. 85, by John Booth, page 543 and 538, Senate Journal, 1931.) His vote and antagonism was also recorded against two bills for regulation of some practitioners treating human ailments (H. B. 56, jy Allen S. Tingey, page 539, Senate Journal, 1931, and S. B. 21, by Herbert B. Maw, page 221, Senate Journal, 1931). These laws proposed protection to the public health by placing under regulation of the state registration department certain drugless healers and those who treat ailments of the human feet, and both were enacted over his opposition. Smites Taxpayers While posing as a friend of the taxpayer he opposed the few measures which were intended to give some small measure of relief to the unfortunate people who had been unable to meet their tax bills. In 1931 he opposed two bills by George II. Ryan (S. B. Nos. 82 and 83) which would have allowed taxpayers the right to repurchase property sold for delinquent taxes and would otherwise have assisted them in regaining property sold under the hammer at tax sales. io rs WRITE YOUR OWN EDITORIAL j According to the Special Senate Committee to Investigate Campaign expenditures, the following contributed to the Republican Organization to carry the Maine election for the G. O. P. September, 1936: P. S. Dupont Lammot Dupont Irenee Dupont Henry B. Dupont B.- Felix Dupont Avery Rockefeller J. R. Rockefeller - - - $5000 5000 5100 2500 5000 3000 6000 Alfred P. Sloan, Anne Archbold Jr John D. Archbold J. P. Morgan Atwater Kent John D. Rockefeller $5000 2500 2500 5000 1000 ... 6000 Pages 577, 587, 588, Senate Jour- nal, 1931.) The Republican nominee has consistently opposed many measures directed at meeting problems in (Continued on page 3) . |