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Devoted to the Interest* of the A. F. of L. and the Working Man CHARLOTTE LABOR JOURNAL _ 1 Labor Weekly, Presenting Labor News and Views Without Fear and Without Favor Dedicated to the Continued Industrial Growth of North VOL. XIX; NO. 36 CHARLOTTE, N. C„ THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1650 Subscription Price 62.00 Yi Urges Congress Enact Housing, Security And Labor Measures Washington.—President Truman asked the new session ■of the Mst Congress to repeal the Taft-Hartley law, expand social security, enact housing, health and education measures to make these United States a happier land. All of these goals are supported by the American Federa tion of Labor. The AFL is keeping close watch on how con gressmen will vote on these major issues to determine who is deserving of the support of the 8,000,000 members when the November elections roll around. Truman Program At Glance Washington.—President Truman asked major legislation to achieve many goals favored by the AFL in his annual state of the union message. Following are highlights: REPEAL THE TAFT-HARTLEY LAW—Replace it with a fair law. Establish a labor extension service. SOCIAL SECURITY—Expand the program to provide higher benefits and greater coverage. HEALTH—Establish a system of metical insurance which will enable all Americans to afford good medical care. EDUCATION—Provide federal assistance to states for educa tional purposes. HOUSING—Extend rent controls another year. Assist coopera tives and other nonprofit groups to build dwellings which middle ineome families can Xifora. RESOURCES—Approve St. Lawrence seaway and,power project and the Columbia Valley Administration. _ - 'A , MILITARY—Continue selective service in this country. Support Atlantic defense plans. 9 ECONOMIC—Keep the European Recovery Program going with out “crippling” cuts in funds. Pass pending maaures to put into effect the Point Four program of American technical and financial aid to underdeveloped nations. Approve United States membership in international'trade organization: TAXES—“Make some changes in our tax system which will reduce present inequities, stimulate busines sactivity and yield a , moderate amount of additional revenue.” Specific suggestions will « be made shortly. BUSINESS—“Close the loopholes” in the antitrust laws so as to bar “monopolistic mergers.” Promised proposals to assist small business and encourage new enterprise. FARM—Pass the Brannan plan with its system of production payments; provide mandatory pnce supports for products which are major sources of farm i?i«Qme and are not adequately covered. At the beginning of an optmistic 6,000-ward speech, Mr. Truman said: “Today, by the grace of God, we stand a free and prosperous nation with greater possibilities for the future than any people have ever hfedbefore in the history of the •world.” He reviewed the United States’ position in world affairs, the need for technical assistance for under developed areas, continued aid to Europe, support for the United Nations, and he set our objective in the world as peace. After a reference to European aid, he said: 1 “It is more essential now than ever, if the ideals of freedom and representative government are to prevail in these areas, and particu larly in the Far East, that their people experience in their own lives, the benefits ef scientific and economic advances." Mr. Truman said that at home “our country must be more than a land of opportunity for a select few; it must be a land of oppor tunity for all of us.” “In such a land we can grow and ps-osper together," Mr. Truman said. <Continued On Page 3) bit** ** FRANK EDWARDS noted commentator from Washington NienHy\ Monday thru frrdoy ON RApIO STATION \ IS P. M. SHELLEY SWORN Washington.—John P. Shel ley, president of the California Federation of Labor, was sworn as congressman from Califor nia’s 5th district as the second session of the 81st Congress began. Mr. Shelley, 44, succeeded Rep. Richard J. Welch. He is one of several new House%nd Senate members successfully support ed by the APL in special elec tions for congressional office who took their seats for the first time on Jan. 3. • RENEW CONTRACT! Portland, Ore.—Building trades unions have renewed their contract for one year until Dec. 31, 1950, holding the line on current wage rates and working schedules. Struc tural iron workers receive $2.20 an hour, carpenters $2.10 and lab orers $1.70 an hour. Leaders Open Gompers Centennial r_at tlM Samuel Gempera Ceateaalal Dinner celebration in benor af the AFL founder included. _ Matthew Well. Vice-Preoident Alben W. William Green aad Secretary-Treaaarer . —J ■ year — L to r., AFL Vico Barkley, AFL Prw—— - ——--- - George Mcaajr. Mra. Barkley aita next to the vice-proaident and Secre tary of State Doan Achaean ia at Mr. Moany'a left AFL Says Workers Need Substantial Raise In1950 To Maintain Full Employment Levels Will DtUMD m MODS SUPPORT "fUH EHHBYMWf'N1950? H«¥*a m *uutm Washington.—Workers look for ward to 1960 with much concern over the increase in unemployment which seems sure to develop, the AFL Monthly Survey believes. Prospects for the first 6 months are fairly bright, but a slackening of industrial activity at least equal to that of last summer seems like ly in the second half year. To reach our national goal of maintaining “luil" production and employment, demand for industry's products must increase enough each year to create jobs for all new workers joining the labor force and for those laid off by labor-saving devices In 1947 and 1948 (and dur ing the war) demand, was ample to create these' Jobs and we had “full employment.” Gross national product in 1947 and 1948 (shown on the chart) was the sum total of all products and seevices turned out by all industries at maximum employment levels. But in 1949, for tbs first time in 8 years, demand fel! short, production dropped be low “full employment" levels and unemployment rose by 1,300,000 (year’s average). The chart-shows the gap (dotted space) or shortage in demand in 1949, and the even larger gap in prospective demand for 1960. This gap means unem 1 Prospects are bright for the first half year. Total business volume should shout equal 1949 through (Continued On Page . M : . Green Sees Growth In Gompers’ Ideal; Woll Proposes An Annul Celebration Washington. — AFL President William Green told the Samuel Gompers Centennial Dinner that the record of the AFL shows 'there has been growth without change of purpose or goals” from the ideal of the founder. Vice President Matthew Woll proposed that the nation annually set aside Jan. 27, birthday of Mr. Gompers, as a holiday. Both officers interlaced their I remarks with vivid personal recol lections .of Mr. Gompefs and his principles*. Mr. Green and Mr. Woll are two of the three executive council mem bers who served under Mr. Comp ere The third is Vice President Daniel J. Tobin, president. Team stars’ Union. (Ceatiaaed On Pace 8) Green Praises Clerks’ 50 Years WUUmi Green s-: M. W (See Railway Clerks* Story «■ Page 5) MitL AFL FwiHirt VUUm Gram (center) priitn MtM Gearce ll. EUrrieen (left), preeMeat ft the Bn Cfirto, Mi the clerks’ netee ee the nafcn’s — lit the right le “ - M* f APL POth •t the PeMejrW J Dinner Begins 100th Year Of Founders’ Birth Washington.—President Truman hailed Samuel Gompers» _ founder of the American Federation of Labor, as “the origi nator of the great movement which set labor free." Mr. Truman spoke to more than 1,000 cheering listeners at the gala dinner opiening the AFL’s Gompers Centennial Year. AFL leaders rededicated the 8,000,000-member organisa tion to Mr. Gompers’ principles and his drive to: vv:;« . “Agitate, educate and organise.” . *. Mr. Truman headed a fist of dia tinguishwi guests at the affair kicking off a year-long campaign to gain 1,000,000 new AFL mem-, bers and elect a liberal Congress. The meeting was the first of a series at national,' stale and local levels in honor of theflOOth anni versary of the birth of Mr. Gomp ers in London on Jan 27, 1860. Vice President Alben W. Barkley recalled many personal associa tions with Mr. Gompers. He said Mr. Gompers was “not only the leader of American labor but for labor throughout the world.” He said that President Woodrow WU "sbn leaned heavily-en -ifr. OdMIp ers for advice and help during World War I. “The American Federation of Labor ia the greatest bulwark against un-American influences in the country," Mr. Barkley said. He said he had helped repeal the One sided railway labor act in the 1920a and pass the law which ia atiU the basic railway labor law and ia “not one-sided as the Taft-Hartley Act now ia.” The vice president was accom panied by ^frs. Barkley. Three members of the executive council—the last to have served on that body when Mr. Gompers was AFL president—were seated at the speakers’ table. They were AFL President William Green and Vice Presidents Matthew Woll and Daniel J. Tobin, president of the Teamsters' Union, biggest in the AFLr Mr. Green and Mr. Woll in their speeches called for a rededication of the AFL membership to the principles and ideals of Mr. Gomp ers. • - -• fij ■ AFL Secretary Treasurer George Meany delivered the keynote re marks as toastmaster. He said the centennial celebration is “to focus the attention of the American peo ple on the things for which the AFL and Samuel Gompers stand." "Gompers left a great heritage, but he also left a great responsi bility," Mr. Meany said. "I can as sure you the present leadership of the American Federation of Labor will fulfill that responsibility. “We expect to spell out Mr. Gompers’ life in a series of meet ings in all parts of this country to bring home the kind of man Samuel Gompers was." Mr. Meany’s introductions and ..... .■ ---( Edwards On 8 Labor Stations Washington.—Eight labor-owned radio stations are carrying the news commentary of Frank Ed wards, sponsored by the American Federation of Labor, Monday through Friday. Edwards" program Originates from Washington nightly Monday through Friday at 10 p. m. It is carried by 147 stations of the Mu tual Broadcasting System and the 8 labor-owned outlets, for a total of 105 stations in 85 states. The 8 labor stations am WFDB, New Ysefc; WOFL, Chicago; KFMV and KWIK, Los Angeles; WVUN, Chattanooga;- WDET, De troit; WCUO, Clereland, and WCFM, Washington. The call letter* of 6 Mutual sta tions were incorrectly luted in the news service of Dec. , 23. TMr correct listing is: , WIDE, Biddleford, Maine, 10 p. m., M-W-F; WILH, Lowell-Law> rence, Mass, 10 p. m., M-W-F; WREX, Duluth, Minn., 9 p. m, M W-F; WEBR, Buffalo, N. Y., 10 p. in., M-Th-F; WBPZ, Lock Haw en, Pa., 10 p. |u, M-W-F; KPDN, Pam pa, Texas, 9 p. m., M-W-F. Labor paper editor# are again urged to run tlu list of sUtion* ; and time for Mr. Edward*' broad cast as a standing feature to ***** AFL member* and readers. the speeches «|«i« .pad igsis brought the diners to their feel cheering and applauding. Five members of President Tru man’s cabinet were pnent They were Secretary of State Dean Acheaon, Attorney General J. How ard McGrath, becretary of Inter ior Oscar L Chapman, Secretary of Agriculture Chariest lira a—it and Secretary of Labor Maurieo 1, Tobin. Chairman Elbert D. Thomas of tiie Senate Labor Committee, Bog. Hubert H. Humphrey, and Chair man John Lesinski of the Haase gross. \ In addition to Mr. Croon, Mr. Meany, Mr. WoU and Mr. Denial T. Tobin, other members of the APL executive council at the band table were Vice Presidents Georgo M. Harrison, W. C. Birthwright, W. C- Doherty, David Dubiaaky, Winter and Dan W. Tracy. Invocation was offered by the Rev. Dr. Frederick Brown Harris, chaplain of the Senate, and the benediction by the Rev. Gerard F. Gates, dean of the graduate scheal of Georgetown' University. Hundreds of telegrams were re ceived from government and APL officials and unions throughout the country and from abroad, includ ing the Canadian Trades and Labor Congreas. Simon Gompera, youngest natt er of Samuel, wired from Normft, Conn., expressing hie regret at hie uiabilityio attend. He ia a meaa- ' bar of the AFL Sheet Motel Work, era. Seated at a front table were Mrs. Samuel Gompera, Jr„ daagb ter-in-law ' of the ATL founder; Mra- McKay, a granddaughter, and Dr. /. Calvin McKay, gr—t-grand son of Mr. Gompera. Mr. Meany appointed Mr. Green and Vice Preaidenta Tobin and Harrison to escort Mr. Trwnaa, *n great friend of the little people." Introducing Mr. Green, Mr. Meaay said he "has carried on the work of the American Federation of Labor completely in keeping with the ideals laid down by Samuel Gompera.” Mr. Woll led the assemblage in a toast to Mr. Gompera aad called for an annual celebration of Sam uet. Gompera’ birthday on Jan. ST.
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