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The Charlotte Labor Journal AND DIXIE FARM NEWS KaterW u nw»< rU«« utter the Act af March *. HTt. 11. INI, at the Pact Office at Chartette. N. t M2 South College Street—(Sccoad Floor) PHONE 2-3094 W. M. Witter__Editor and Publisher Claude L. Albea_Associate Editor The Labor Journal la true to the American ideals of WAGE EARNERS; Men and women spend your wages in the dtjr where you lire, always remem bering that ‘The Dollar That Goes the Farthest is the Dollar That Stays at Home.” / The Labor Journal will not be respon sible for opinions of correspondents. If you do not get your paper drop a postal, to the Editor and he will see that you do. We beltere in American business and American Workers. We believe that a just share of the profits which the workers help produce should be given the worker, for without this benefit, lasting prosperity cannot be assured. OUR POLICY — Work - Fight - Save To create a better under standing between Labor, Industry and the Public. OUR AIM- -- Work - Fight - Save To influence Public Opinion in favor of the Organized Labor Movement. CHARLOTTE, N. C„ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1942 WEEKLY BIBLE QUOTATION “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his bene fits; who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases; who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with loving kindness and tender mercies.”— Psalmist. vmnnr ii'mnrrrrnnrrrrrri*-■■■■■■»■■ ARE THE PEOPLE COMPLACENT? The Director of War Information—that fine man, Mr. Elmer Davis, is doing a great job, but it is becoming more and more obvious that a very rigid unified source of information and propa ganda is necessary. a Too many Government officials are making too many state ments regarding our winning or losing the war—and usually it is necessary to unravel the entire proceedings, and charges of mis quotation, misrepresentation and outright denial cause a greater flurry of indecision and confusion among the people than if the Government official had kept quiet in the first place. The great Supreme Court Justice Holmes once wrote that “freedom of speech does not give one the right to shout FIRE in a crowded theatre,” and yet under the guise of the American tra dition of spaking ones mind, we are confronted by many and con fusing opinions and thoughts. One day it is Admiral Land and another day an Assistant Secretary of War—then we hear again and again about the com placency of the people and all that bunk. The people are not complacent. People who give their flesh and blood to the armed forces, who accept rationing without question, buy bonds to the limit of their abilities, send their six year-old children sucurrying around the cellars and attics for scrap metal and otherwise meet the wartime qualification of good citizenship are getting tired of being told by some Washington big-wig that they are losing the war. Admiral Land may have been right about shooting organizers, but he should have said “disorganizes” the smart aleck commentators and some Wash ington officials who can’t keep their mouths shut. The people are far from complacent, and it is strange that no one has suggested asking the question “What more can the people do?” We Can’t Shut Our Eyes To Politics We often hear that labor should not participate in politics. But as long as it is through political campaigns that we choose the executive and legislative officers that enforce and enact our laws, it is impossible for labor to shut its eyes and not suffer the consequences. There are powerful interests opposed to labor and they are NEVER inactive in any political campaign. Unless labor is equally alert in all political campaigns, they can expect little sympathy when the anti-labor crowd tries to get him back to the time when a politician cried, “A dollar a day is enough for anyone in overalls.” No, as the words of a popular song go—“WE MUST BE •VIGILANT, WE MUST BE VIGILANT.” That is why we injected our opinion in this Congressional race in our 10th North Carolina district, and for the first time in our history, urged the support of a particular candidate. VOTE FOR MORRISON ON NOVEMBER 3RD. LABOR CAN COUNT ON HIM. DONALD NELSON REPLIES TO A VOTER A worker asked whether it would be all right for him to leave his important work to vote and Mr. Nelson gave him the reply that every man should paste in his hat. Said the WPB boss: “The right to vote is the very thing that we are fighting for —and every man should exercise this privilege. “Go to the polls, cast your vote and get right back to your job.” IT IS WELL TO BEAR IN MIND THAT YOU MUST VOTE TO CONTINUE TO HAVE A VOICE IN YOUR GOVERN MENT. VOTE EARLY ON NOV. 3RD. FISCAL YEAR SURPLUS TORONTO.—The AFL is in sound financial condition, the report of the auditing com* mittee to the convention showed. While the federation receiv ed from per capita, initiation fees, interest on bonds and other sources, $2,309,181.72, its total expenditures were only $2,049,160.30 during the past year, the report showed. Most of the AFL's money went into organizing, the re port said, and the federation ended the year with a balance of $1,267,171.38 — nearly $200,000 ahead of last year. Most of the funds are invest ed in U. S. bonds. pdtriotiPuo^ 1924 IWKU '"pHE world must be made safe for democracy. U'oodrott W ilson Casting aside at last til aSr mations at neutrality. President Wilson tame belore bolt branches ol Contrast, assem bled April 1. I9H end In a his toric speech asked lot a decla ration ol mar against Germany in order to make the metre "tain 'ot democracy “ 1942 GENERAL ELECTION CALENDAR Oct. 31—Challenge Day, registrars will be at polling places from 9 A. M. to 3 P. M., War Time. Nor. 3—Election Day, Polls open at 6:30 A. M., War Time, and dose at 6:30 P. M., War lime. Chase Brenixer, Chairman, Mecklenburg County Board « of Elections. JOE L. BLYTHE For State Senator 20th Senatorial District «' - »»- « I .. B1_ w* urmzer opuiciiv rimoi Convenient Terms PARKER-GARDNER CO. US W. Trad* Phon* OT7 Sioeo MM Farmer’s Supply Co. 224 E; Trade St. Phone 5749 Wood's Garden Seed, Feed and Hardware Political Alnrtk “IT IS A GREAT HONOR TO SERVE THE PEOPLE IN ANY CAPACITY..." JOHN QUINCY ADAMS was the 6th President of the UNITED STATES. No man need be asked to do more after having served in this, the highest office in the world. YET . . . when an emergency arose, this great man went back to the nation’s capital as a MEM BER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, and won the everlasting admiration of free men everywhere. HON. CAMERON MORRISON Former Governor and U. S. Senator Democratic Candidate for Congress 10th District CAMERON MORRISON has not been PRESI DENT OF THE UNITED STATES but he has served his state and his people as GOVERNOR OF NORTH CAROLINA and as UNITED STATES SENATOR and no man need blame him if he elected to rest on his well earned laurels and memories. BUT... again there is an,emergency and just as men are needed on every battlefront of freedom and in every arsenal for war materials—even more so—are men needed in Washington—in the Halls of Congress—to help our great President in this grave hour of our national existence, and CAMERON MORRISON will serve our district with the distinction and the wisdom that exper ience, loyalty and honor can bring to any public office. The 10th District can do a service to NORTH CAROLINA and to our President by sending one of its most distinguished citizens to Congress. VOTE FOR CAMERON MORRISON FOR CONGRESS ON NOVEMBER 3RD. >' This advertisement sponsored by labor friends of Cameron Morrison
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