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Show Labor investigation shows UMW fund 'irregularities1 false October 31, 1975, Mike Trbovich, George Vranesh, and 14 members of the IEB called for a Labor Department investigation of the On UMWA Miller administration, and that no money has been illegally spent. According to the Labor Department, the UMWA has been cleared of all the charges. the claiming financial stability of the The Department has indicated that in the course of its investigation it found minor errors in technical was threatened UMWA because of the handling of union finances. Asked to document these charges in a letter by Paul J. Fasser, Asst. Secretary of Labor, dated Nov. 13, 1975, Trbovich replied on behalf of himself and other IEB members in a letter dated November 17 that there were record-keepin- Sec.-Trea- s. in financial expenditures; he claimed are We that bank drafts used in the Brookside strike were outstanding and that the current holder of any of these drafts could fill in the amount of his choice and cash that a payment of $1,500 to an employee as part of a court settlement was illegal; and that these practices are clearly in violation of the law and must not be permitted to continue. Trbovich told extremely pleased that the Labor Department has cleared the good name of the UMWA and cleared us personally of these false charges of wrongdoing by Mr. Trbovich and his allies on the it; International these charges to the attention of the President or the Secretary-Tresurof this union. Instead, they issued them in a press relase after taking their concerns to the Labor Department. In the process, they so dragged the name of the UMWA in the mud that this union lost a crucial election in organizing Kentucky as a result. We hope that with the Labor Departments action today, the membership of this union will understand that these charges were phoney from the beginning and that those who made these charges er For fire season Associated Press writer Volunteer Corner (D-28- (D-29- (D-14- ), (D-21- ), (D-23- ), (D-22- ), CD-20- ), (D-6- ), (D-19- (D-12- ), (D-15- ), (D-l- (D-30- l) ), The Bureau of Land tourist travel in Eastern Management Moab District Utah, especially those is preparing to handle all traveling the back roads, expected fires in the which potentially increases fires. district, which include Any person finding a fire Carbon, Emery, Grand, and should report it to one of the San Juan Counties. Pumper in following BLM offices, in crews will be stationed mines. Instead, it was Price, Monticello, and Moab, in Monthrown away in order to Moab. A fire and in dispatcher and ticello, assist the Labor Depart- a fire control, officer will Price, or the Highment auditors pour through also be stationed in Moab. A way Patrol or local sheriff. the records in order to clear helicopter and helitack our name. crew will be stationed Mt. Fuel announces Now that the name of the temporarily in Price, Utah. UMWA has been cleared, When the new district ofshare payment one must question the fices are in completed SALT LAKE CITY The motives of Mr. Trbovich Moab, the helicopter and of of Board Directors helitack team will be moved Fuel Supply to the more central location Mountain Company today declared a in Moab. dividend of 50 cents per An active fire season is share on the companys expected this summer. due to a cold and drier than common stock and $2.00 a normal winter. This has share on the preferred caused Eastern Utah stock. common The stock rangeland to be moisture is payable on June dividend inwill which deficient, crease fire occurrence. This 21, 1976 to shareholders of area also lies in a summer record at the close of storm track and will be a business May 28, 1976. The stock dividend is prime lightning area. preferredon July 6, 1976 to payable to Moreover, contributing I tf of record at stockholders the fire potential, is the increase in the close of business June man-cause- d eiteODlMD) GMM) t II 13 NO Mapes, MOTOR anticipated HOI 11, 1976. JET Available in assorted colors and fabrics. include, opportunities - GflQMlpS Living Room Suite Sofa, Love Seat, Chair, Ottoman studying the Universal New opLanguage. Rugged & Durable Herculon portunities for volunteers are in the planning stage, they are a Friendly Visitors and a Telephone Reassurance program, both designed to meet the needs for daily home visits and telephone calls to shut-in- s and handicapped persons. The Senior Citizens Center is a friendly place with a busy atmosphere. Anyone visiting there regularly will surely always find an activity to suit their tastes. If you are interested in volunteering your time and talents for the benefit of Ghestts Reg. $59.95 others, please call Pat for Williams at Marva Shaw at 637-34- 637-508- 0. We also have volunteer positions for summer time people at the College of Eastern Utah Prehistoric Museum, they are the duties of tour guides and souvenir counter personnel. Also for those who enjoy gardening, flower boxes at the museum will be needing some care during the summer months. If this interests you and your green thumb, call me at Discount Furniture Warehouse 78 North Carbon Avenue Holm Bros. Construction Co. Itxce, Utah P.O. Box 463 KIT ANDERSON, Marchdlo Dcauty Shop 42 m' NDERSONi APPLIANCES INSTALLED WE INSTALL EVERYTHING Industrial Residential Commercial Construction Rewiring Systems Lighting Electric Motors Repairs Rewinding . Pole line SELL. WE H5 ton illTIA X? no South Carbon Ave. Roofing Fencing obligation 637-228- . . Carpet Conversion Burners Kitchen Cabinets Call Sears for FREE ESTIMATE ' 190 'ting rniers cJUmrs inters 1 NAME BRANDS INCLUDE v sP ROCKWELL - SKILL - CHICAGO PNEUMATIC - RODAC - FULLER - BLACK & DECKER - HER BRAND - BROWN - MARFLOW - SHOPMATE - WRIGHT WEN - McGRAW EDISON - DIAMOND LOY - LUFKIN - INGERSOLL RAND CHANNEL LOCK - REMINGTON - Air impact wrenches 38 Circle Hand power saws Saber Saws .n CHarcnond Electric -- 1 12 - 34 Carpenters tools Metric socket sets Metric Wrenches Open end - Box end Knife sets Impact sockets, Vi - Vi Torque wrenches Pipe wrenches Drop cords Fire Extinguishers Cable power pulls Allen wrenches CB radios & antennas Small appliances Orbital sanders Belt type sanders Disk Grinders and Buffers Electric drills (all sizes) Air power chisel, drills & sanders Bench vises (large and small) Hydraulic jacks Bench grinders Large assortment of socket sets Location American Legion, 27 N. 1st West Sizes 14, 38, 12, 34 Time 7:00 p.m. Extension Cords Hedge trimming tools Plumbing tools Routers Date June 10, 1976 Die sets Tap Reciprocal saws -- & PLUiADING A HEATING FOR ALL YOUR NEEDS... Plumbing, heating, air conditioner, heater, precipitrons. LENNOX FURNACES. Carbon Plumbing & Heating South Carbon Ave. 2 Phone 637-131- MOBILE HOME MOVING 3 (5ase (Psounfry rcinsfrorlmg mobile home tbansport.no , service ano flaboinb bet-ups- ROBERT HAGGATT 6274106 (PRICE) Drill bit sets Tool boxes (all sizes) Air hoses Torch hoses ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR- SSKIFF ELECTRIC COMPANY Dial: 533 637-316- Call On RUDY BLEGGI 2596604 (Moab) b . South Carbon Ave. 8 ELECTRICAL COIITRACTORS- -, 264 'V DUILDER for appointment at your convenience TessleOri Florence Marchello Mary Ann Pierce water Iriv CONTRACTOR .Hi043,7',?58?,. EVERYTHING FOR TIIE Spring Glen "We specialize in the ' " 637-323- 3 CZ TV DUILDING SUPPLIES HAIR STYHM- G- Call Price evo swop HEATING, REFRIGERATION WATER HEATERS FURNACES AIR CONDITIONERS REPAIR SERVICE 637-598- 2 Uni-Per- Foundation PRICE SHEET METAL Specializing in Homes and Commercial Buildings Cl T?.ea,ers HEATING CONTRACTO- R- General Contracting Ph. r.TaWrcss Finished in Spanish Oak or Walnut. Cl - HSM QUALITY 4 Drawer MWSWMMWIMMMIMIWWRMMIIRMMMRMMMRMMRM Instant Professional Help For Home And Professional Needs CONTRACTING t Piece G hostess positions for Hot Meals for Seniors, escort drivers, handymen, and Some even teachers. classes being taught at the center include, ceramics and an evening course Business Service Dnden C3mo fa ), 587-220- 1, wjftiui! Hecliner r? (D-4- ), 637-458- 4, investigation that none of these charges are true, that there have been no financial irregularities under the 7 ), 259-710- 6, h Advocate, Price, Utah ), non-unio- has concluded after an exhaustive Sun 3, 1976 IWaMVMMMMMMMMMlWMM This months volunteer comer is dedicated to one of had little concern for the Price citys bigger centers damage they did to the of volunteer activity, that Miller and UMWA, being the Carbon County Patrick said. Senior Citizens Center. The Those signing the original Senior Volunteer Labor Department charges, Retired has been in Program in addition to Trbovich were operation at the Center for IEB Members: several years now, and has Lee Roy Patterson experienced much success Frank M. Stevenson in the recruitment and Robert R. Long of volunteers. Arvil Sykes Francis placement Such everyday activities for Karl Kafton Martin volunteers include the Frank Clements Senior Citizens Kitchen Don Lawley an organization of Band, Lonnie Brown John women performing Gene MitJ. Kelly the state and chell Nick throughout with a few television even Halamandaris to their credit. Robert Edney J.B. appearances is an excellent op(This Trout George for those with a Vranesh, (Vice President-Pensio- ner portunity some down taste for Affairs). home music and a flair for nostalgia.) Other volunteer crews ready BLM Executive Board. It is unfortunate that months of UMWA staff time and thousands of dollars in coal miners dues money had to be wasted answering trumped-u- p charges by Mr. Trbovich and the IEB. That money could have been used to make the mines safe n and to organize Jeffrey Mills in a telephone interview on November 19, We are not saying anyone stole any money. We want the government to say that. The Labor Department three-mont- oc- curred in the past. President Miller and Patrick have asked for the Departments technical assistance in improving the recordkeeping practices and welcome the Departments willingness to assist. numerous irregularities that g and his allies on the IEB. Never once did they bring Thursday. June 6 E. 1st No. Commercial Residential Wiring & Fixtures Electric Motors Electrical Supplies ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS MUSIC INSTRUCTION DoneOTa's Llusie Studio CALL 11 a.m. Monday thru Friday 7 p.m. 890 North 7th East Price & womens WE ARE THE LARGEST AUCTION SUPPLY ON WHEELS Merchandise Guaranteed By Factory Warranty Ph. 3 3 NOW To Register For Guitar Lessons Private Lessons -- per month OWNERS BOSWELL WHOLESALE Boswell, Indiana Ph. 317-869-55- 16 PAUL TOLEN, JR. OWNER DAN L. 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