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Show UTAH LABOR NEWS, SALT LAKE CITY. UTAH, SEPTEMBER 17, 1937. Page 7 Cedar City and Iron County, the Portal of Utahs Playground, Invites You. Come On a Visit or As a Permanent Resident LABOR AND TIIE NATION (Continued from page C) who were standing for the right guaranteed them by the congress and written in the law. Infamous Governor The infamous Governor Davey, of Ohio, successful in the last election because of his reiterated promises of fair troatment to labor, used the military power of the commonwealth on the side of the Republic Steel company and the Youngstown Sheet and Tube company. Nearly half of the staggering military expenditure incident to the crushing of this strike in Ohio was borne by the federal government through the allocation of financial aid to the military establishment of the state. The steel workers have now buried their dead, while the widows w'eep and watch their orphaned children become objects of public charity. The murder of these unarmed men has never been publicly rebuked by any .authoritative officer of the state or federal government. Some of them, in extenuation, plead lack of jurisdiction, but murder as a crime against the moral code can always be rebuked without regard to the niceties of legalistic jurisdiction by those who profess to be the keepers of the trial democracy and contributing constructively toward a more rational arrangement of our domes- C. I. 0. fear the increased influ- ence of labor in our democracy? Do they fear its influence will be cast tic economy. on the side of shorter hours, a Seek No Strife better system of distributed emLabor does not seek industrial ployment, better homes for the unstrife. It wants peace, but a peace derprivileged, social security for with justice. In the long struggle the aged, a fairer distribution of for labors rights it has been pa- the national income? tient and forbearing. Sabotage Certainly the workers that are and destructive syndicalism have being organized want a voice in had no part in the American labor the determination of these objecmovement. Workers have kept tives of social justice. faith in American institutions. Wants a Fair Deal Most of the conflicts which have labor wants a fairer Certainly occurred have been when labors share in the national income. Asright to live has been challenged suredly labor wants a larger parand denied. If there is to be peace ticipation in increased productive in our industrial life let the em- efficiency. Obviously the populaployer recognize his obligation to tion is entitled to participate in the his employes at least to the de- fruits of the genius of our men of gree set forth in existing statutes. achievement in the field of the maaffecting terial sciences. Ordinary problems wages, hours, and working condiLabor has suffered just as our tions, in most instances, will quick- farm population has suffered. from ly respond to negotiations in the a viciously unequal distribution of council room. the national income. In the exRender Disservice ploitation of both classes of workThe United States chamber o ers has been the source of panic commerce, the National Associa and depression, and upon the ecotion of Manufacturers, and similar nomic welfare of both rests the cal party which seeks the support of labor and makes pledges of good faith to labor must, in equity and good conscience, keep that faith and redeem those pledges. The spectacle of august and dignified members of Congress, servants of the people and agents of the republic, skulking in hallways and closets, hiding their faces in a party caucus to prevent a quorum from acting upon a labor measure, is one that emphasizes the perfidy of politicians and blasts the con fidence of labors millions in poll ticians vows. promises and statesmens C. I. O. TOY AND NOVELTY UNION CAMPAIGN OPENS WASHINGTON (UNS) Plans for organizing the 100,000 toy and novelty workers of the country were announced by Alexander Ravitch, of the Toy and Novelty Workers Organizing Committee, following a conference with C. I. O. officials in Washington. Seven regional offices are to be established by the committee and close cooperation has been promised by all C. I. 0. unions. Ravitch reported that a new local has been formed at Bridgeport, Conn., where the C. I. 0. drive has already won a contract with one of the biggest toy companies. The Lindstrom Tool and Toy Co. there has granted full union recognition, wage increases of 10 per cent for week workers, with 20 per cent for piece workers, and reduction of hours from 44 to 40, with 35 for he night shift. In Boston a strike at the Keystone Manufacturing Co. has resulted in an 18 per cent wage ind for crease, with time and overtime and reduced working Labors Political Assay Labor next year cannot avoid the necessity of a political assay of the work and deeds of its friends and its political beneficiaries. It must determine who are its friends in the arena of politics as elsewhere. It feels that its cause is just and that its friends should not view its struggle with neutral detachment or intone constant criticism of its activities. Those who chant their praises of democracy but who lose no chance groups representing industry anc best assurance of a sound and per- to drive their knives into labors defenseless back must feel the financial interests, are rendering a manent prosperity. disservice to the American people weight of labors woe even as its hours. Milk Can Propaganda in their attempts to frustrate the In this connection let me cdll open adversaries must ever feel organization of labor and in their attention to the propaganda which the thrust of labors power. refusal to accept collective bar- some of our industrialists are carLabor, like Israel, has many sorBest Wishes to I.abor inrows. economic one Its women weep for their as our of gaining on among the farmers. By fallen fuand stitutions. These groups are en rying lament the for they pamphlets in the milk cans or atcouraging a systematic organiza tached to machinery and in count- ture of the children of the race. ill behoves one who has supped tion of vigilante groups to figh less other S. T. NELSON public conscience. of direct and in- atIt ways labors sham table unionization who under been and the prehas Ruthless Girdler direct approach, the farmers of Agent They equip the nation are being told that the sheltered in labors house to curse Girdler, of Republic Steel, in the text of local interests. vigilantes writh tin hats increased price 'of farm machinery with equal fervor and fine imparquiet of his bed chamber doubtless these Shell Petroleum shrills his psychopathic cackles as wooden clubs, gas masks and leth and farm supplies is due to the ris- tiality both labor and its adversarhe files notches on his corporate al weapons and train them in the ing wage level brought about by ies when they become locked in Products and oppression, the Committee embrace. gun and views in retrospect the arts of brutality for. Industrial Or- deadly I hatchin labor that seeks finks, snoops, They repeat bring peace ruthless work of his mercenary And yet it. is the inand guarantees its own loyalty, et gangs and Chowderhead Cohens ganization. Washington, Iron and Kane killers. dustrial millions of this country but voice the disturb to and of infest their insistent Counties labor, plants who constitute the substantial Shortly after Kellys police force in Chicago had indulged in their the communities. Fascist organi- market for all agricultural prod- upon its rights, should not be anShell Products Can Be Obhave been launched an ucts. noying to the ears of justice or ofbloody orgy, Kelly came to Wash- zations tained at Conveniently Lofensive to under the the financed conscience the of pretext shabby The interests of the two groups ington looking for political patron- that the C. I. 0. movement is comcated Stations Throughout are mutually dependent. It is American people. age. That patronage was forthSouthern Utah for your Car munistic. and when the payroll goes down that Kelly must believe coming discontent The real The of breeders Right Spirit ' SIIELLUBRICATION that the killing of the strikers is the farmers realization i3 dimin Some men smile in the evening; and alien doctrines of government no liability in partisan politics. so that his loans become ished, and philosophies subversive of gooc overdue at the bank and the arriv- Some men smile at dawn, The Certified Lubrication for Labors Goal But the man worth while are such as these who al of the tax collector is awaited citizenship steel AH Cars the Meanwhile, puppet take the law into their own hands Is the man who can smile. it On hand the with other fear. still but of is Ohio, , Davy governor When his two front teeth are gone. No tin hat brigade of goose step- is the prosperity of the farmer not for long I think not for long. g or vigilantes ping that quickens the tempo of manuThe people of Ohio may be relied mob of blackguarding and corporactivities and brings to mete facturing out upon political justice ation paid scoundrels will prevent Best Wishes to Labor to the millions of urbuying to one who has betrayed his state, the onward power march of labor, or di ban and industrial workers. SYRETT COMMISSION COMPANY outraged the public conscience and vert its purpose to play its natural As we view the years that have besmirched the public honor. and rational in the developWholesale Distributors Distributing Company While the men of the steel indus- ment of the part passed this has always been true and and economic, political Wholesale and Retail Flour and Feeds imbecomes it increasingly blood and were going through try social life of our nation. 238 W. First North Cedar City, Utah perative that the farm population Phone 62 gas in defense of their rights and In Production Partners in in of millions workers and the their homes and their families, - Unionization, as opposed to commust learn to combine their elsewhere on the far flung C. I. O. munism, the relation dustry for the attainment of mupresupposes adstrength hosts were the of labor front of employment; it is based upon Sucess to Labor vancing and intelligent and per- the wage system and it recognizes tual and desirable objectives and to same the time learn at guard manent progress was being made. and unreservedly the institu- themselves Southern Utah Heating & Plumbing Co. against the sinister In scores of industries plant after fully tion of private property and the diwould of who those propaganda plant and company after company right to investigate profit. It is Wm. M. Merryweather Friend of Labor vide and exploit them. were negotiating sensible working the fuller development of colupon 161 North Main St. Labor On the March Cedar City, Utah agreements. The men in the steel lective bargaining, the wider exTelephone 45 Under the banner of the Comindustry who sacrificed thefr all pansion of the labor movement, the were not merely aiding their fel- increased influence of labor in our mittee for Industrial Organization lows at home but were adding national councils, that the perpe- American labor is on the march. Best Wrishes to Labor strength to the cause of their com- tuity of our democratic institutions Its objectives today are those it rades in all industry. Labor was must largely depend. The organiz- had in the beginning: to strive for marching toward the goal of indus- - ed workers of America, free in the unionization of ourunorganized Dodge Plymouth Sales and Service their industrial life, conscious millions of workers and for the acW'ilson N. collective Lunt Lanell Tim Lunt of. ceptance bargaining Greetlngs to Labor partners in production, secure in as a recognized American instituDependable Used Cars H. RAY BUSH JEWELRY STORE their homes and enjoying a decent in39 South Main It the tion. seeks with Cedar City, Utah peace Telephone 77 standard of living, will prove the Elgin and Hamilton Watches dustrial world. It seeks Community Flate and Holmes and finest bulwark against the intruand mutuality of effort with Edwards Silverware sion of alien doctrines of governDiamonds - Leather Goods - Gifts ' the It agricultural population. ment. BEST WISHES TO LABOR FINE REPAIRING would avoid would have strikes. It Do those who have hatched this Quality at no Greater Cost 49-83 N. Main Phone rights determined under the ESCALANTE ICE CREAM CO. foolish cry of communism in the its aw by the peaceful negotiations SUNFIIEZE ICE CREAM ARDENS MILK and contract relationships that are supposed to characterize American Quality Dairy Products WELCOME, LABOR! commercial life. 318 Phone Cedar City, Utah We Appreciate Your Splendid Patronage Until an aroused public opinion demands that employers accept Modern Style Shoppe & Beauty Salon r, ;hat rule, labor has no recourse but Ladies for Beauty Culture, Headquarters to surrender its rights or struggle Millinery WELCOME 'or their realization with its own CEDAR CITY, UTAH economic power. Must Keep Pledges The objectives of this movement are not political in a partisan Yet it is true that a politi- sense. Best Wishes to Labor so-call- ed one-thir- . , bibble-babblin- for-Ced- LUNT MOTOR CO. 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