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Show Friday, January 21, 1938 UTAH VALLEY American Labor On The March Editors Note: He following is the 2nd. of a series of articles on the Labor situation in America written specially for the News by Varro C. Jones of 265 West Third North street, Provo, who recently returned from Pittsburgh where he attended the Steel Workers convention. Mr. Jones writes as he sees the American Labor Movement today. The News is a medium of expression for all phases of American life, and does not necessarily hold the views of its correspondents-In u the Ameri October, 1915, A Work of Art Perfectly poised and groomed, apparently, but it would take only (me spot to break down an otherwise charming ensemble, dean clothes are as important as any other item. You can be assured of perfect cleaning when you patronize. Madsen Cleaning Co. PHONE 475 can Federation of Labor held Its annual convention at Atlantic City, it found Itself confronted with the dominatini problem the issue of organising the tena of millions of unorganised workers in Americas great industries. From a total of nearly 40.000,-0- 0 wage earners, less than 2,500- 000 were repreeented by the Unions whose delegate gathered at Atlantic City. Since its formation, the A. F. of L. has aspired to speak for all American labor. Its craft unions had achieved a fair measure of success in the building tradee, in printing, and In many of the more skilled lines of work. Industrial unions, like the United Mine Workers, the International Lady Oarment Workers, the Amalgamated Clothing Workers, and several more had also been successful in organising great numbers in their respective lndustrlee. Get Your . . . Typewriter Unlvoraal A New Portable Typewriter All Kinds of Before Yon Boy See The New Underwood Portable Typemaster We have the beet equipped Service Department Type Bqn'pntant LOW PRICES in the Ooanty Provo Typewriter Service PETER f. W1FF, Plop. 141 - N. University Ave. Phone 886-- J Most Wonderful Of Property Ideal Property New Brick Home Basement Coops end Equipment 9000 poultry Capacity 9000 poultry 111 health trade for Provo Income property assume Loan F.H.A. Plan-finance- d. Two Room Cottage basement Coop 9 Acres loam lend All 'lr for (1500. BROADCLOTH weave - feat colore - this Is a very desir- able quality for making quilts - ideal weight When you see these lovely colon you will went many yards. Price This Week 1 1 Of per yard ... a popular quilt material, easy to quilt, colors unusually tractive, vat dyes. This Week's Price 1 Per yard New Red Brick SATEEN sturdy weave; plain shades, heavier then usual quality, permanent finish, fast colors, a correct materiel for those who desire maximum at minimum cost. Former Price 19c. 4C This Weeks Price Per Yard H ment fleece Income pay-man- ta Lend In New Building District-- Will divide to nice lota This la valuable location. 8old for $1500. $1000. Now offtrsd Five Room, Fiiwplaee Basement apartment Close lq to bnslnsss district. wool 10 water Acres 11750. gain. 9100 par Land. $198 p 100 new wool, else 79 by 90 In., 9 lbc. ar fruits Terms. B Canyon Road Bits. 9100. Heusa 9550. Acre bo-pee- l.ll 272 19 MARION 15 fine wool comfort else 9 Iba. This week price Bldg. Land Acrea 10 COMIMY 510$ chell. Two lovely vocal numbers were ers, her parents, end six brothers furnished by Mrs. Beraloe Dast-ru- p, end etaters survive. The Cleudin accompanied by Miss Naomi Mortuary. Hoover. e e e Mlaa Atbooa Knudeen road Little .Mery's Essay on Daniel Phillips Thomas, 59, Husbands. died at his home on Provo bonch delicious lunch wss sarvsd to end friends, the hostess being helped by Mrs. Ellen Knudsen, Mrs. Margaret Knudsen, also her daughters, Eva and Atheen Knudaan. Tha houae was lovely, dscov ated with Armarllla Lilias.' Out of town guests from Lahl ware Mrs. Vivian Knudaen and daughters, Genevlavo and Merle, Mre. Edna Holdaway, of Vineyard Mrs. Della Knudsen of Spanish Fork. Many beautiful end useful gifts were received by tha couple. A 50 relatives Jan. 11 end as buried in Provo city burial park, Friday from the Grand low chapel. Ho had beau ill for e brief time with heart trouble. Hatch Mortuary, see Mrs. Else Syrett King, 91, died Jen. IS at tha home of her son, Volney Emery King, 945 East Crater street; three eons end three daughter, 54 grandchildren 59 greet grandchildren funeral at Teesdele. Mortuary. survive; Cleudin qg ea ns GP PRPVO Mark Andereon states that tha Though fumbled, the opportun- port as 947.411,000, or 94, III.-00- 0 city commission Is considering more than in 1194. ity wee not entirely lost. Progrestha problem. sive union loaders argued at Atlantic City for the A. F. of L. to revise Its lews to permit industrial unionism, and to launch a vigorous campaign to unionise If Industries. this were done, they argued, millions of workers eould yet be brought to tho A. F. of L ranks. If not dono, they further ergned, then the opportunity would bo definitely lost tor years to eoma. The Issue was argued up end down the convention floor far Into the night. Bnt tha big eraft leaders, whose votes dominated tho convention, finally had their way. The program of Industrial unionism wee defeated. (Next issue. "The C. X. O. is mese-productl- born). Everything Notch In Top SKIERS NEEDS V, When to winter sport equipment, come to our shop and yonll find big time skis, toboggans., end., ncceesoriee. Our sports experts will be glad to advise yoa on yonr needs. K comes Oscar Carlsons Sporting Goods Co. PHONE 83 1 mjTAD VANCE --SPRING- ? ?i N. B. Part City has so much been provided at so little cost, m in the perfect tribute conceived and rendered by Berg Mortuary. Flattering raywo crepe frocks far every occasion I Portico- larfy important are the new Barel sod batik prints; dark with whits; sheer Jacket Sises 12-2- 0. 99-4- Styles for a wall spring I Short eating blnota and dnaty colon fa crepes. The rayea taSetss 2. are alee eotetaodiogl 12-5- Prices are never lower anywhere in Provo or vicinity. No extra charge few services within n radios o BO milea L 3 Star Drapery Special 3 home Coopa lOOO Sowards ROKER- -B80 West S North St. PROVO before t Acres Brick Bargain pries. PHONE Willard NEVER 9500. Small Building Lot Low Price. $139 HIE DEPARTMENT A eras 9 Acres week's pries: TAYLOR BROS Mrs. Arilds Mae Jone Christen son, 97, wife of Ctarald Christenson, 179 Wsst Fourth North, died Jen. 15, following a five months Illness. Her husband, two daught- siasm, tho ehureh auxiliaries ere all participating. Tha Mutual Improvement associations are 50 programs, la and Gleaner girl leadership, Beehive work, eeouting, drams, recreational leadership and other fields. Church Auxiliaries Tho B. T. U. faculty, assisted by others, era offering a full week's program for Primary workers. Sunday school workers will also be provided with a full weak of Tho Aaroele work. suitable Priesthood, Genealogical Society and Relief Society are having sessions full of inspiration and information for ovary worker. In all, there will he nearly SM separate programa throughout tho week. Approximately 500 pereoas including speakers, mast-elan- s, actors, and thosa assisting and dtaeue-sloin demonstration! will help give those many programa. Ananally several thoaaaad parsons from moot of tbe stakes fa sd, besides a dozen or more states, the L. D. 8. ehureh attend. Usually Canada, Mexico, end one or two other countries ere represent Basement ApartHome 1 4X00. Investment Corner Lot Pavement pay paid Easy manta. Rant will mnka You be Owner. and China eottton, lee 71x90 Inehea. I lbs. - This week's price nil 95, workers end fill them with enthu- wife of Alonio Davie, 009 West First North, died Jan. 14 at tha family residence from e heart attack. Her husband, one son, and three daughtree survive. Tha Berg Mortuary. Ideal j5C SILVER CROWN 75 Bcovll Davis, Leadership Week (CwtlMni lm Pass Oea) Term Plan. JbC 91 "11 Mrs. Velma Complimentary to Mr. end Mrs. Dean L. Knndeen, who were recently married. Bishop and Mrs. BenJ. H. Knudeen entertained at e party in the form of a shower at their home Wedneedey evening. Mrs. Mildred Denhalter was in charge of an interesting and entertaining program of gsmee for which prison were won by Miss Ardlth Olsen and Mrs. Kata Mit- Business Property close in, center. Money Investment Rent-ad- . PRINTED SATEEN Permanent finish, feat colors. For attractive service end quality this la tops woven so tight even down finds a permanent homo. Thin Week's Price Per Yard H THRIFT CREPE A vary serviceable cotton and rayon fabric that washes beautifully. Luxurious in appearance, enhanced by extreme economy. This Weeks Pries Yard very heavy. - Formerly 95 c. PRICE NOW .. per yard Full quilt BIG VALUE slse - extra fluff eotton, S This Week 59 pound. lW H I Deaths Provo Canyon Land Highway Ideal for resort or cabins. Little New Home Nice Lot-12- 100, Buys this modem home. s at- AJC g Trade. Brick Home Arranged for renting two apartment paved street paid 92650. IXCH CHALLIES k sturdy plain needed. Coxy 190-threa- ds 80-in- ch list Investigate Price of Two Lota near Now Hospital Site. Our Annual January Sale of QUILTING MATERIALS Now Going On to It is your advantage to visit our Ladies Department during this one week sale. Sondrn Satin "The aristocrat of quilt materials'' 19 Inches wide Heavy Quality Extra firmly woven All colors guaranteed to wish. C Price this week Per yard DeLUXE IKVANDER PERCALE 99 Inches wide, made of selected cotton - high count with per cQuere Inch - new durallsed fade proof finish - needs no - extnrchlng ceeds the standard for a serviceable fabric by e 16 lb. Formerly 95c. pull. PRICE NOW per yard Shower Honors Couple e E. Horton, George 71, died Who wants e city dump any8cores of craft unions hsd Jen. 17 at the family home, IIS way? Fifty five signers signified Mr. end Mrs. Henry Hansen North Fifth East, funeral paper Jurisdictional claims to the being workers of Industries, end would announce the birth of e daughter held Thursday at tho Hatch Mort their opposition to any removal not relinquish thase claims to al- at the family home 8unday, Janu- aery. His widow and seven sons of the dump from Its present to cation if It Involved the putting low workers to organise Industri- ary 10. Mrs. Hansen was and daughters survive. of a new loeetion south of Ita ally. The most the A. F. of L Boerdmen before her marriage. location or oast of tho would do In response to the overThe estimated cash income from present road, or nearer the SpringvIUe craft leaders agreed to the whelming demand for Industrial textile, end other mass production agriculture in Utah during tho mouth of Slate canyon.. .Mayor unionism was to sot up so called Industries. waa 1197 reIn tha year quoted plant and Industry one union. At the Atlantic City convention the spot light vai thrown on this last phase of unionising effort, the loaders of industrial unions charging the A F. of L. outright with failure to foster Industrial organization. Many of the . Blue Ribbon Values Printed Outing Flannel 96 Inch - light and dark colon - feat to washing Though the A. F. of L. had made many efforts to organise these Industries, they had failed 1994 wee fumbled. duo to concentrated financial Not that the workers in these power controlling these fields, Industries did not want union orsnd due to lack of adequate supend tho benefits which port for such attempts, sad alsq ganisation due to absence of aggrescivc snd It could bring, for they flocked to tho A. F. of L.. end beet upon Intelligent leadership, and finally Us doors, but tho A. F. of L. did due to the policy of otganlclng Just enftsmen, instead of taking not furnish thsm with the form of they naked end the whole Into organisation federal unions as e makeshift FEDERAL UNIONS These federal unions permitted the workers In a given plant to organise In one union for that plant but they were no substitute for an Industrial union banding all tha worker In all the plants work In which they are employed. of a given industry. Furthermore THE OPPORTUNITY OF 1B8S the craft onions were given e definite understanding that they Two years before, the A. F. of raid these federal unions L. had been pat to the last, it might whenever they claimed Jurisdichad had an opportunity never be- tion. By 1195 tho failure of the A. F. of L. to organise tho mess production lndustrlee through craft and federal unions had bacomp Union memberclearly evident. ship which run to 100,000 In tho steel Industry had dwindled to lees then 10,000. Tho seme story was trne in automobile, rubber, Expert Champion AST TURKS fora presented to organise millions of the unorganised Into its ranks. The N. R. A end the New Deal legislation had stated pacifically that the right vf workers to Join unions, without fear of discharge or other reprisals from their employers, would bo protected. The Industrial unions of the A. F. of L. rose to this opportunity. The United Mine Workers, heeded by John L. Lewie, pul scores of organisers Into the field at ones, end In e few months hsd ell but e few of the country's half million coal minors solidly organized end under contracts. The Ladies Oarment Workers. The Amalgamated Clothing Workers, snd others tlso acted with similar energy end success. In the skilled trades, many of tho craft unions extended their organisations, but In the mess production Industries where no adequate Industrial unions existed. the opportunity of 1099 and argument that the industrial form of organization which enrolls in one union ell workers In e given lnduatry regardless of craft or occupation, la bettor to modern industrial development. Men should be organised they ergned on e natural Una of division, rather then along the particular lino of Done by an Adding field. Page Three d Service ; But many Industries were almost completely unorganised, such as steel, rubber, automobiles. From the steel Industry alone some 9,000 workers were represented at Atlantic City la 1995. Automobile, rubber, textile, radio, and electric manufacturing, and many of the other biggest Industries of the land had hardly been dented by the A. F. of L. unions claiming Jurisdiction in their NEWS No Labor Charges' On All Orders Placed in Jan. or Feb. 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