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i T>t ONLY REALLY INDEPENDENT WEEKLY In Mwtktbarf Co—ty For » Weekly. Hi t tho LAUGUST BUYING POWER la ChartoMa official Organ Central Labor Union; standing for the A. F. of L. Chr Charlotte labor journal Patronise our Adver tisers. They make TOUR paper possible by their co opera) Truthful, Honest, Impartial AND DIXIE FARM NEWS Endeavoring to Serve the Masses Vol. VII—No. 3 is a CHARLOTTE, N. C., THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1937 •ouaihk Asvwrti 52.0« Per T JOHN FREY CHARGES C. 1.0. SLEEPING IN SAME BED WITH COMMUNISTS; HOWARD, TYPO. PRESIDENT, REPLIES (First Day of A. F. of L. Cincinnati Meet) CINCINNATI, May 2.—John P. Frey, veteran American Fed* eration of Labor leader, accused John L. Lewis’ Committee for In dustrial Organization yesterday of “sleeping in the same bed” with the Communist party. At the national conference of the A. F. of L., here, federation chieftains assailed the Lewis movement. Frey said the Communists now had such a firm grip on the C. I. O., that Lewis and his associates could not remove them. He offered to produce a list of 60 C. I. O. organizers who he said were “reds.” Only a few days ago in New York, Frey contended, the Communist party’s executive board met in New York and in politics, decided to make use of Labor’s Non-Partisan league, while on the industrial front it decided to try to strengthen the C. I. O. and to weaken the A. F. of L. Charles P. Howard, president of the International Typographical union and C. I. O. secretary, replied, “Those whom the gods would destroy, they not only make mad bu make them see red.” Daniel J. Tobin, president of the Teamsters’ (truck drivers), union, said: “I don’t think John Lewis or Charlie Howard are Communists. But they can’t deny that every known Com munist in the country is representing the C. I. O. and that many of them are on the pay roll. “Don’t tell me that you don’t know the Communistis are practically lead ing the C. I. O. I don’t think the heads are responsible. There’s a lot of vol unteering by those who want to catch a fish while fishing is good.” Tobin contended that Lewis and his associates made a “stupendous blun der” in organizing the C. I. O. Had they remained in the A. F. of L., he said, they now could control that or ganization. The occasion for hours of speech making was a conference of loyal A. F. of L. union presidents to raise money and make plans for a summer campaign against Lewis and his rebel associates. The fight the C. I. O., the council proposed a four-fold plan: C») An extra assessment of one tent a month a member on each loyal union to build up the A. F. of L. war chest. (2) A co-ordinated organization campaign. (3) Expulsion of all C. I. O. locals from city central bodies and State federations of labor. (4) Affiliation of all loyal A. F. of L. locals with city central bodies and state federations, to present a united front against Lewis’ forces. “The great movement of labor has been ripped and torn asunder,” the council reported. “Hate and bitter ness have been substituted for co ordination and goodwill. “Violence and force have been re sorted to by the advocates of the Committee for Industrial Organiza tion in order to compel members of bona fide unions affiliated with the American Federation of Labor to drop their membership and become asso ciated with the Committee for Indus trial Organization. “The most reprehensible tactics have been ready to entertain any hon orable basis of terminating the con troversy. We are of the opinion that there is> not, aside from a lust for power by certain individuals, an issue that cannot be surmounted if all in terested will approach the contro versy wih a sinere effort to develop a solution of the difficulties, but so long as the C. I. O. persists in spurn ing our reasonable and honorable ef forts to that end, we accept the chal lenge.” The conference adopted a motion by William D. Hutcheson, president of the carpenters calling on Charles P. Howard, C. I. 0. secretary, to ex plain the present C. I. O. organization policy. Howard said he would do so A. F. L. MEMBERSHIP NEARS THE FOUR MILLION MARK WASHINGTON, D. C.—The paid and reported mem bership of the American Federation of Labor on May 20, 1937, was 3,098,505, which shows an increase of 1,881,709 over the membership for the year ending August 31,1933, according to a statement issued here by Frank Morrison, secretary-treasurer. “The affiliated unions, including the local trade and federal labor unions, and not including the ten national and international unions that stand auotmatically sus pended since September , 1936,” Mr. Morrison said, “show an increase since September 1, 1936, of 485,409 paid * and reported members over the average membership for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1936.” Shaw-Horton Tire Co. BATTERY SERVICE REBUILT TIRES— 6th and College Sts. Phone 7111 lla'i C TmU SOME OF THE THINGS WE LEND MONEY ON All Business Strictly_ dentiaL When in Need of Money We Never Fail Yen Reliable Loan Co. 209 E. Trade—Phone 2 See Ua far Bargaiaa In W a tehee, Jewelry. CletWnc. etc. Typo. Union Elects Officers, Delegates For Ensuing Year At the election by chapels and with general voting at Observer chapel yesterday afternoon, 4 to 7 P. M., the following officers and dele gates were elected in a spirited con test: President—H. A. Stalls. Vice-President—S. T. Barbee. Financial Sec.—H. M. Sykes. Recording Sec.—H. L. Beatty. Delegates State Federation of La bor—Harry Boate, Claude L. Albea, W. M. Witter. Delegates Central Labor Union— Harry Boate, Claude L. Albea, W. H. Witter. Auditing Committee—Ross Babb, Harry Boate, Chas. T. Barger. Sergeant-at-Arms—Claude L. Al bea. Delegate to I. T. U.—H. L. Beaty. ANDREWS MUSIC CO. “EVERYTHING MUSICAL** Ml N. Tryaa St OBRIEN-B06M1 . '%GRUT OMAlUr Friday - Saturday MmiNKNT COrfMCNT •M Timilt • I CHATTING i •V HARRY BOATS “American Medicine: Expert Testimony Out of Court; published in two volumes, 1,500 pages, by The American Foundation, 565 Fifth Avenue, New York; price, $3.50.” Thus ended a discussion of medicine in a recent issue of the Literary Digest, which should be enlightening to all who are of a studious nature on the subject of health, be it individual or general. Referring to earnings of doctors from practice these figures are given from the Bureau of Economics of the American Medical Association: In prosperous years 10 per cent of all doctors earn less than $2,000; 35 per cent earn less than $5,000 ; 40 per cent earn less than $10,000; 15 per cent earn $10,000 or over. In depression years 25 per cent earn less than $2,000 ; 50 per cent earn less than $5,000; 20 per eent earn les than $10,000; 5 per cent earn $10,000 or over. There are 155,000 licensed practitioners in the country, covering all groups in the profession and all geographical regions. Medical costs are unnecessarily high, in the opinion of many physicians, because of a curious tendency of many people to extravagance in illness. “People in moderate circumstances are satisfied to ride in a day coach and to economize on shelter, clothing and food, but the same people, when they are sick, want best accommodations, and everyone demands the specialist,” writes a Washington, D. C., surgeon. And a Louisville radiologist con firms: “Not infrequently the doctor is left holding the bag because the patient spends all of his money on luxury hospital service. Charity cases are also treated in the discussion. At present the burden rests largely on the shoulders of physicians as charity treatment. Others cite instances in free clinics as examples of highly abused state medicine. A mid western urologist writes: “I recently plucked a patient from a charity service who paid me a fee of $200 for surgical treatment He had passed safely through a so-called social service.” And a Detroit surgeon states: "My experience has taught me that ap proximately three-fourths of our welfare care could be paid for by the patients themselves, at least at the welfare rate of charge.” Under the heading “Warnings,” it says proposals like compulsory in surance take no account of the pressing need to get rid of quacks and fakers if medical care is really to be organized. And on the subject of specialists, “There are too many poor specialists and not enough good ones.” Another physician says: “I am convinced, with many others, that ill advised and in many instances unnecessary surgery is responsible for con siderable illness and for many deaths. This holds for not only obstetrics, but Labor Split Complete, Says Googe; Says Council’s Action Means Locals Must Choose A. F. of L. or the C. 1.0. (Speaking over long distance telephone last night to the Charlotte Observer, George I* Googe, Southern A. F. of L. representative gave out in formation on which the following story was produced Thursday morning.—Ed.) The American Federation of Labor, through action of its ex ecutive council in session yesterday at Cincinnati, built a fence between itself and John L. Lewis’ C. I. O. and ordered its members to stay on its side of the fence or be expelled. The action was definite, and duties of A. F. of L. unions toward the parent body and penalties for disloyalty were specifically laid down, George L. Googe of Atlanta, southern representative of President William Green of the A. F. of L., told The Observer last night. Mr. Googe, speaking from Atlanta, explained that he was not present because of the need for his presence in the South, but he kept in almost hourly communication with Cincinnati and was able to announce what the council did. This action was of especial significance in North Carolina and particularly in Charlotte. At a recent meeting of the Charlotte Central Labor union it was decided to withhold the filing of charges against 1. H. Fullerton, president of the body, that he was disloyal to the A. F. of L. and was leaning toward sup port of the C. I. O., until after the meeting of the executive council at Cincinnati. As a result of such action, it was pointed out last night by Mr. Googe, all officers of central bodies or of State labor organizations will be considered in good standing with the American Federation of Labor, regardless of past views and actions, as long as they are loyal to the A. F. of L. and obey its instructions. At the session of the executive body of the North Carolina Federation of Labor held recently with Mr. Googe present, four members voted to oust Roy R. Lawrence from the State presidency and four other members, along with Mr. Lawrence, voted against his ouster. One of those who stood with Mr. Lawrence was Mr. Fullerton, then vice-president of the State Federation. Both he and Mr. Lawrence were ousted as officers, and last night Mr. Googe declared Mr. Fullerton was “former vice-president” of the State federation but that he or any other officer of any of the central bodies would remain as officers as long as they are loyal to the American Federation of Labor and obey its instructions. Hereafter, however, the American Federation will countenance no dally ing with the C. I. O. by its members and to enforce its decisions made yester day, with 102 of the 104 international unions voting for their enactment, the council ordered the doubing of the per capita dues upon members to provide a substantial “war chest” with which the A. F. of L. will prosecute more active organising campaigns to increase its membership. RUG CLEANING TIME Our Process is Complete. Dusted and Then Cleaned Through and Through CHARLOTTE LAUNDRY, INC. Curb Service—16 E. Third SL—Phone 3-5191 WClaren McCLAREN SERVICE 1000 W. PALMER ST. Charlotte, N. C. PHONE 2-3240 A. F. of L MAKES PLANS FOR BATTLE AT SECOND-DAY MEET, CINCINNATI; OUSTER OF C. 1.0.—BUILD WAR CHEST (Second Day of A. F. L. Executive Council) CINCINNATI, May 25.—The American Federation of Labor decided today to battle the growth of John L. Lewis’ rebel Com mittee for Industrial Organization at every turn, and voted to build up its war chest for the struggle. “When we return to our homes, there will be no mistake in the hearts and minds of the workers that the American Federa tion of Labor is on the battle lines,” President William Green told a conference of loyal union representatives. The representatives voted almost unanimously in favor of a four-point battle plan the federation’s executive council had proposed: (1) To double the one cent a month per member dues each member union now pays the A. F. of L. If all unions pay the increased dues, the federation’s monthly income will be increased about $30,000. (D To start a co-ordinated membership campaign this summer. (3) To complete the split in the American labor movement by expelling all C. I. O. locals from city central bodies and State Federations of Labor. (4) To require all loyal locals to join these central bodies and State fed erations so as to present united front against the C. I. O. from top to bottom. Lewis, at New York, termed the Cincinnati conference “merely a council of desperation. He predicted many international unions would refuse to pay the additional assessments. In any event the amount the federation proposes to raise is insignifi «“* compared with the financial resource of the great industrial unions which are members of the C. I. O.,” Lewis said. .. n V1* Tot*.w*? *** but unanimous, there appeared to be con k u f of vision m the A. F. of L. ranks as to how the additional money should be spent and just how the proposed organization campaign should proceed. II. .('7*n;.*ener»lly asopeaking for Lewis’ most bitter enemies in th.* fe^er?t,°"’ Plwnly indteated he intended to fight the C. I. O. directly— with rival unions in some cases. . .A"otl‘5r Soup's spokesman said they felt the federation should try to I*"-! ‘V*. "P by 'or?»,£w"S the unorganized, but should not poach on Lewis territory. Daniel Tobin, president of the powerful Teamster’s (truck drivers) union, said, for instance, that his organization would hot contribute any money to try to take from the C. I. O. members who had not been or ganized before the C. I. O. drive started. the conference *** foUgl,t out at the executive council meeting to follow The U. A. W. Wants A 6-Hr. Day And $8; Fight Taken To Ford DETROIT, May 26.—The United Automobile Workers, aiming: its un ionization drive at the gates of the Ford Motor company’s giant Rouge plan yesterday named the six-hour day and $8 minimum daily wage as objectives. , Opening the second of its offices for the campaign to organize the workers of the only major automobile producer who has not negotiated with the U. A. W. A., the union adopted a slogan of “unionism, not Fordism.” In the somber gray building which once housed a bank branch—just out side the city limits of Dearborn where most of the 90,000 employes of the Rouge plant reside—union officials 1 awaited permissio nto distribute leaf- j lets to Ford workers as they leave company property. Under a Dearborn ordinance the city clerk must issue permission for distribution of any handbill, after ap proval of its contents. Walter Reuther, president of the U. A. W. A. West Side local, said dis tribution of the leaflets, if permitted, would mark the first such action by a union at the Ford plant since the Rouge unit was built. He said the Dearborn city clerk had promised to mail the union a permit for the hand ing out of union literature. Six hundred Ford workers whom Reuther described as “key men” chos en by himself and William McKie West Side local organizer, approved final plans for the organizing campaign Sunday, the local president said, add ing small group meetings had been held secretly over an eight-month period. Employes of the Ford company now work five eight-hour days a week, with a $6 daily minimum. Henry Ford has talked recently of “really high wages” to be seen “when the strike mess is over,” Paper underwear, which may be discarded after it is worn, is now being offered by manufacturers. equally for other surgical fields.” Here are some real facts of general knowledge: To the average person of moderate income, any hospitable treatment is luxury. No so many of us earn in one day what it costs for a room in a hospital. Charity treatment is fine. A wayfarer falls sick on the street. He is picked up, taken to a hospital, given good care, retained until able to care for himself, and turned loose. He owes not a cent. A taxpayer and home owner falls sick on the street. He receives the same treatment, and is finally turned loose, but he owes for what he received and must pay. There goes what he has saved from honest labor to prepare for old age. This may be justice, but when many such people, if they reach the non-productive age, are compelled to fall back on charity or their children, if they have any, to care for them until the undertaker arrives. It does seem that many things in our present-day arrangement of things could undergo radical changes to the mutual advantages of all. Medical care and the welfare of the aged is a subject which has not yet been satisfactorily worked out. Perhaps as time goes on this subject will be worked out on the proper lines. We hope so, at least. When a young man or woman must support their parents, it places them in line to require the same from their own children, and that does not seem just to succeeding generation. The 5,500-mile line between Canada and the United States is the longest undefended boundary line in the world. on... ZOKIC Dry Cleaning , DOMESTIC LAUNDRY PImm SITS ROSELAND FLORAL CO. 300 N. 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