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THE CHARLOTTE LABOR JOURNAL AND DIXIE FARM NEWS Published at Charlotte. North Carolina _ H. A. Stalls, Editor and Publisher W. M. Witter, Associate Editor Entered as second-class mail matter September 11, 1931, at the iPoet Office at Charlotte, N. C., under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. __ Oldest Bona Fide AFL Newspaper in North Carolina, consistently serving the American Federation of Labor and its members since it was founded. May 12, 1931. Approved by the American Federation of Labor in 1931. _ Endorsed by Charlotte Typographical Union, Number 338, An Af filiate of Charlotte Central Labor Union and the North Carolina Fed eration of Labor. News Services: American Federation of Labor, U. S. and North Carolina Departments of I-abor, and Southern Labor Press Associa tion. _____ MEMBER SOUTHERN LABOR PRESS ASSOCIATION “LET THE SUNLIGHT OF A ) FREE PRESS SHINE IN DARK PLACE8” SOUTHERN LABOR PRESS ASSOCIATION WEEKLY BIBLE THOUGHT “For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.”—Romans. LABOR RECEIVES WO SETBACKS Organized I.abor within the past week has received two setbacks. On April 1 the North Carolina House of Repre sentatives refused by a vote of 59 to 17 to adopt a minority report on a bill to modify the present anti-closed*shop law, which would have made provisions for a Union shop. The other setback came in a U. S. Supreme Coi rt decis ion on April 4, which held that States have the right to curb Labor Union activities which restrain trade, in which it states that “the States’ power to govern in this field is paramount, and nothing in the constitutional guarantees of speech or press cbmpels a State to apply or not to apply the anti-trade restraint law to groups of workers, business men or others.” The Raleigh decision caused State Federation of Labor President C. A. Fink to make the statement that "‘I think this Legislature has singled us out as one group, und made second-class citizens out of us by denying us the right to contract, but I am glad we will have the right to vote,” which means that Organized Labor, some 175.000 strong in North Carolina, will be urged to keep a record of how their representatives voted on matters pertaining to l.abor, and vote accordingly. Representative Harvey .Morris voted with labor for adoption of the report; Mrs. Joe Ervin was paired against adoption; Mrs. Craven voted against it as did Representative Lassiter, which was to have been ex pected. Governor Scott has not been antagonistic to labor leg islation, but has had not much of a chance to show his hand. Labor has some staunch friends in Raleigh, but the organized labor haters seem to have an overwhelming majority. Labor may not have enough votes to elect candidates but the 175,000 organized workers have enough votes to defeat the enemies of Labor, if it is properly handled. Elsewhere in this issue appears excerpts from an article by Wade Lucas, of The Charlotte Observer, bearing a Raleigh date, which makes interesting reading. LOCAL POLITICAL POT BOILING Local politics promise a little diversion for the next few weeks for those who are weary of reading of strikes, lock outs, murders, flood, the North Atlantic Pact, Governor Scott’s rebelling legislature and Presdent Truman’s Con gressional troubles. There are independent candidates in the field, and “Blocs” that would cure all our local legislative ills. Hie ladies are taking a part, and our colored citizens are also showing much interest, with a considerable vote. Charlotte has been blessed with clean local government and those who hrfve been conducting our municipal affairs seem to have been doing an acceptable job. But there is an element who believe a “new broom sweeps clean,” and that everything needs a cleaning out." In other words it is a case of “the outs wanting in," some of the “ins” de siring to so remain while a few of the “ins” desire to get out for keeps. All of the candidates offering to serve the “dear people” are honorable men, and the Journal feels that which ever way the "political cat” jumps, we will continue on our way of progress in Binding a Bigger and Better Charlotte. SO BE SI'RE AND REGISTER—AND VOTE. Registra tion and voting places will be found elsewhere in The Journal. LIKE A BARGAIN SALE A young couple asked the parson to nyirry them im mediately following the Sunday morning service. When the time came, the minister arose to say:? “Will those who wish to be united in the holy bonds of matrimony please come forward?” , There was a great stir as 13 women and one man ap jH'asuhed the altar. •‘Wdi.'’ replied the confirmed criminal, “I’ve kept three or four detectives working regularly.” AFL CONVENTION CALENDAR Following ia a list of convention* aehedaled for this jrea* by National and International Union* and State Federation* of Labor under the banner of the American Federation of Labor. Tbia liat ia not Anal or complete. Additions will be announced later: April 4—Coopers International Union of North America, St. Louie, Mo. April 4—Florida State Federation of Labor, Lakeland. Fla. April 4—Louisiana State Federation of Labor, Shreveport. La. April 25—Hotel and Restaurant Employes, etc.’, Chicago, I'l. •May —Associated Actors and Artists of America, New York. May 2— International Brotherhood of Boiler Makers, etc., Montreal. May 2—United Wall Paper Craftsmen, etc., Niagara Falls, N. Y. May 5—Tennessee State Federation of Labor, Chattanooga, Tenn. | May 9—Laundry Workers International Union, Chicago. lii. May 10—Iowa State Federation of Labor, Mason City, Iowa. May 12—Pennsylvania State Federation of Labor. Harr sburg, Pa. ; May 13—Kansas State Federation of Labor, Topeka, Kan*. May 10—Arkansas State Federation of Labor, Little Rock. Ark. May 10—Michigan State Federation of Labor, Jackson. Mich. May 10—Missouri State Federation of Labor, Jefferson City, Mo. May 10—Virginia State Federation of Labor, Richmond, Ya. May 18—Georgia State Federtaion of Labor. Columbus. Ga. May 22—Maryland-D. C. State Federation of Lator, Ocean City, Md. May 23—International Ladies Handbag. Luggage, etc.—Atlantic City, N. J. May 28—International Association of Siderographere, Washington. D. C. June 4—South Dakota State Federation of Labor, Rapid City, 8. D. June 13—The Order of Railroad Telegraphets, Tampa, Fla. Jure 18—Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes, Detroit, Mich. •June —Boot snd Shoe Workers Union, Undecided. June 20—Oregon State Federation of Labor—Eugene, Oregon. Juno 2b—Texas State Federation of Labor, Beaumont, Texae. " June 20—International Plate Printers, etc., Ottawa, Can. June 30—South Carolina State Federation of Labor, Spartanburg S. C. July 11 Washington State Federation of Labor, T okane, Wash. July 18— International Stereotypers and Electrotypera, etc., Los Angeles, Calif. •Aug. —Radio Directors Guild, Undecided. Aug. 8—North Carolina State Federation of Labor, Charlotte, N. C. Aug. 13—International Typographical Union, Oakland, Calif. Ang. 16—Utah State Federation of Labor, Logan, Utah. Aug. 16—Wisconsin State Federation of Labor, Eau Claire, Wis. Aug. 16— International Photo Engravers, etc.—Columbus, Ohio. Aug. 22—American Federation of Teachers, Milwaukee, Wis. Aug. 26 —West Virginia State Federation of Labor, Parkersburg, W. Va. •Sept. - International Association of Marble, Slate, etc., Buffalo, N Y Sept. 4—North Dakota State Federation of Labor' Fargo, N. D. •Sept. —New Jersey State Federation of Labor, Atlantic City, N. J. •Sept. —Mississippi State Federation of Labor, Gulfport .Miss. Sept. 8—Arizona State Fedenttron of Laber,~Undecided. Sept. 12—Nebraska State Federation of Labor, North Platte, Neb. Sept. 12—International Chemical Workers, Montreal, Can. ! Sept. 12—International Union of Wood, Wire, etc., Los Angeles, Calif. t Sept. 12—International Union of Metal Polishers, etc., Rochester, N. Y. Sept. 12—Amalgamated Association of Street snd Elec., etc., Pitts burgh, Ps. Sept. 10—Nevada State Federation of Labor, Las Vegas, Nev. Sept. 19—Minneasota State Federation of Labor, Undecided. Sept. 19—The Commercial Telegraphers, etc., Montreal, Can. Sept. 2b—Illinois State Federation of Labor, Springfield, 111. Sept. 20—Metal Trades Department, St. Paul. Minn. Sept. 30—Union Label Trades Department, St. Paul, Minn. Oct. 7- New Mexico State Federation of Labor, Albuquerque, N. M. i Oct. 24—Kentucky State Federation of Labor, Louisville, Ky. | Oct. 17—Railway Mail Association, Omaha, Neb. Dec. 1—International Union of Journeymen Horse, etc;, Arcadia, Calif. Date not definitely set. New and Reconditioned PIANOS For the beat value la NEW or reconditioned piano*. select yours from oar stock of nearly 100 instruments. Sethiway, Matkushek, Winter. 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COLONIAL STORES IN COIf^1ATID • / Fresh Cop Taffic Cop: “Listen, lady didn’t you hear my whistle?” Young Thing: “Yes, but you’re wasting your time; I’m engaged.” Numbered Ardent Mule: "I’d love to be married to you some day!” Screen Star: "All right, I’ll put you on my wedding list.” Martin’s Department Store RELIABLE MERCHANDISE ALWAYS AT LOW PRICES Shop at Wloudin and $ao* SHOES—CLOTHING—FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY AT CORNER TRADE AND COLLEGE Vote the STRAIGHT Greater Charlotte Council Slate This ticket will carry out the wishes of the PEOPLE of Charlotte re gardless of their walk in life, AND NOT carry out the bidding of who ever may be Mayor or any clique. Claude L. Albea Tom Rogers S. R. (Sandy) Jordan Herman Saxon Joe Murnick Dave Staton A Mayor’s race should be a Mayor’s race. To be Mayor of Charlotte he should be a good greeter and have a vote on the Council only in cases of a tie. Any man should be satisfied with the great honor of being Mayor, and should not try to elect a group of men to do his, or his backers’ bidding only. If you vote for a Mayor with his own Council, then WHY HAVE A COUNCIL AT ALL? If one man carries with him a group of men they will think only as the Mayor thinks. —P»i<l Politic*! Advertisement.
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