Court Order Issued As
H
Injunction Is Ignored
WASHINGTON.—Federal Judge Keech issued a contempt
of court citation against the United Mine Workers Union
after members of the union refused to heed a Taft-Hartley
injunction ordering them back to work in the soft-coal
mines.
John L. Lewis, president of the UMW. who had twice
issued instructions to union locals to end the strike, was
not named in the contempt citation which.was directed sole
ly against the union organization. The union has been
fined heavily for contempt cf court in previous years for not
terminating strikes in conformity with similar injunctions.!
UtDOr lawyers in me naviuu a
capital were inclined to doubt
■whether the contempt proceedings
could be made to stick/ in this1
case in view of the obvious com-1
pliance of the officers of the un
jon with the court injunction. The
union cannot be held liable for
the failure of its individual mem
bers to obey the court order, ac
cording to these sources.
Meanwhile, the nation went on
ahort rations of coal as the tieug
in the bituminous mines contin
ued. Railroad operations were
cut down severely and many com
munities and industries were
threatened by menacing fuel short
ages.
Collective bargaining confer
encea between union representa
tives and a committee represent
ing the coal operators, with gov
ernment officials sitting in. failed
to develop signs of progress.
Both sides were still reported far
apart despite the growing coal
crisis.
Under the citation issued by
Federal District Court Judge
Keech, the UMW was ordered to
show cause within five days why
it should not be held in contempt.
Unless the union has “purged”
itself of contempt through the re
turn of the miners to their jobr
before then, trial of the union on
the court citation will begin Feb
ruary 27.
The difference between this
Taft-Hartley proceedings and
those of previous years is that
Lewis on February 11 and Feb
ruary 18 issued telegraphic in
structions to all union locals to
obey the injunction issued by
Judge Keech on February 11.
In the earlier strikes, when the
union was held in contempt and
fined huge sums. Lewis had. i>ot
taken any public Action to com
ply with the injunctions.
HATS UNION-MADE.
New York.—Nathaniel Spector, |
manager of the millinery joint
board of the AFL United Hatters, j
Cap and Millinery Workers, an-1
nounced that Jorn-Frederka is the
first of the “class” hat makers to1
sign a union contract.
FIGURE EACH CLU
SHOULD ADD 1.250 j
Asheville. N. C^-—The Ashe
ville Central Labor Union fig
ures that each of the 800 AFL
Central Labor Unions should add
1,250 new members to enable
the AFL to reach its goal of 1,*
000,000 new members in 1950
as a memorial to Samuel Gomp
ers, AFL founder.
CLU President James F. Bar- ,
rett said the Asheville Central
Labor Union has already start
ed adding new members.
British Unions
OK Government
London.—The British Trades
Union Congress has appealed to
organised labor through the coun
try to vote for the Labor govern
ment in the general election Feb.
23.
The congress issued a manifesto
which said tttt few people in
Great Britain or the world have,
anything to gain from a change,
of government in Britain.
It acknowledged the financial aid ,
received from the United States'
and British Commonwealth coun-1
tries since the end of the war,
pointed to social welfare advances
of the government since 1945, and
remarked that one of the first acts1
performed by the labor government j
in 1945 was to set the trade unions
free from the restrictive and puni
tive trades dispute legislation pass
ed by the Conservative government
after the 1925 general strike.
yGOMPERS CENTENIAL
REPORTED IN EUROPE
Paris, France.—The office of
W. Averell Harriman, roving
ambassador tor the Economic
Cooperation Administration, has
issued a report on the commemo
rative activities planned by the
AFL for the 100th anniversary
of Samuel Gompers* birth.
The information has been dis
tributed throughout European
countries. Neil Miller, former
editor of the AFL News Service,
assisted in its preparation.
The AFL supports the American
Heart Association drive.
v Dates of. 1950 Primary Elections
First Primary'^ ( I Uco*4 Primary _
Preferential
General •
Not yet determined
M any
Party convention
Date wl be set
in Spring of 19S0
1*4* Sim* (ImHoa
U. S. Health Plan
Unlike British
Miami, Fla,—Federal Security
Administrator Oscar Ewing told
the AFL executive council that
President Truman’s health insur
ance plan, supported by the AFL,
is not similar to the British plan.
Mr. Ewing said our plan is an
insurance program paid for by
payroll taxes on workers and em
ployers whereas the British have
socialized medicine paid for by
the government out of general
revenues.
He urged the AFL to prepare
and distribute as widely as pos
sible these pertinent facts about
the differences of the U. S. and
British plains to counteract the $3,
000,000 “smear” campaign by the
American Medical Association
against federal health insurance.
Mr. Ewing said the AMA has
succeeded to an alarming degree
in spreading misrepresentations
about the health program.
Report Lenten Foods
In Good Supply
Washington.—The U. S. Depart
ment of Agriculture repbrts that
a wide variety of main-dish items
suitable for lenten menus will be
in plentiful supply in March.
Iq addition to eggs and pork
products, markets may anticipate
liberal supplies of broilers, fryers
and hens; manufactured dairy pro
duets, fresh and frozen fish; dried
beans; canned lima beans, canned
corn, canned peaches and white
potatoes.
MARKS FIFTH YEAR
Washington.—The Textile Chal
lenger, published by the AFL
United Textile Workers, celebrat
ed its fifth anniversary in January
1950. Edited by Ben Haskel, T^e
Challenger has won many prizes
for editorial excellence.
TMt is how Chic Young. Mm cartoonist, mates a first rough sketch for Mm famous strip.
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that’s the way it’s don* suet*ssfullyl
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strip, goes through many steps to arrive
at a finished cartoon.
And, cartoonist Chic Young, together
with millions of other smart Americans,
will tell you'that the step-by-step
method is jhe easiest, surest way of
doing anything worth while.
Particularly, saving money.
One of the easiest and surest ways to
set aside any worth while amount of
money is to buy United States Savings
Bonds the step-by-step method—
So set aside a regular amount week
after week, month after month, year
after year. Then in 10 short years you
will have a mighty nice nest egg tucked
away.
Ge* 'farted new., Get your Bonds
thn>;' Payroll Savings or at your bank
or post office.
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Contributed by tbu magazine in co-operation with Ike
Magazine Publuken of America az a public zervtce.
DUTCH UNIONS ASK
A UNITED EUROPE
New York.—Dutch trade union
ists endorsed a United States of
Europe or, at least, an economic
union of the nations of western
Europe to promote industrial re
covery there. —
SET CONVENTION DATE
Washington; -— The executive
committee of the AFL National
Federation of Insurance Agents’
Council seleceted Washington for
its annual convention during the
week of May 15 1950.
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NEXT TO POST OFFICE
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IMCOIPOIATII
AUTO REPAIRS—
BOB ROBINSON’S
AUTO SERVICE
Any Repair to Any Car or
Truck — Brake*. Ignition
and Body Repairs
—; • Skilled Mechanics
Modern Equipment
701 E. Trad* Phone 4-5091
. Opposite Court Iloue*
WTO SPRINGS—
SALEM SPRING CO.,
INC.
Manufacturing and Re
Altering
Repairing of
Auto Truck and Bus
MIS Berry hill Rond
(Intersection of Went
Morohoad and Wilkii
Boulevard)
Phone 4*5901
BOTTLERS—
SUN CREST BOTTLING
COMPMY
Bottlers of
SUN CREST ORANGE
NU GRAPE
1207 West MoreJiead
Phone 4-2103
KISER DRU6 COMPANY
“The Home *f Purity and
Accuracy**
2400 Wiikiaaan Boulevard
Phan* 4*0019
Charlotte. N. C.
MICK CONTRACTOR—
W. L. JENKINS
Contractor
BRICK MASON
Any Stv|* Brick and
Concrete Work
325 Tuckaaeege Road
Phene 2-3652
Charlotte, N. C.
BUILDING MATERIALS—
McCUfRE LUMBER CO.
LUMBER AND BUILD
ING MATERIALS
Lime, Cfmut, Sash and
Doom
"Everythin* To Build With"
Box 415-C
Boot* «, Mt. Roily Rood
Chariot to, N. C.
CLEANERS—
HARTS CLEANERS,
INC.
A COMPLETE CLEANING
SERVICE ON ALL TYPES
OP GARMENTS
?37 North Graham Street
Phono 4-51K
Charlotte, N. C.
CLEANIMS & PRESSING—
SECRBST CLEANERS
Ooo Day Service on Kequeo
, Cleaning and Pressing
Ladies, Men's nnd Children
Pick Up* and*Delivery
27*1 Tnchnnoeg*
4-4*93
Buyers’ Guide and
Business Directory
These Firms And Business Houses Have Supported
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DRY CLEANING—
ALEXANDER ST.
CLEANERS
Clayton Black, Prop.
Complete Dry Cleaning
Service
Ladies’ and Men’* Garments
Pick-Up and Delivery
522 Sooth Alexander
Phono 9183
ESSO SERVICE—
WELCH’S ESSO
SERVICE
TIRE RECAPPING
ESSO GAS AND OIL
AUTO ACCESSORISE t „
BATTERIES
481 East Seventh SL
Dial 9942
FLOOR COVERINGS—
BIVENS FLOORS AND
CABINETS, INC.
Linoleum and Unoieom Tile
Asphalt and Rnbher Tile
Cabinet Tops
Venetian Blinds
Made To Order
2935 Shenandoah Ave.
Phene 3-9197
Charlotte, N. C.
FLOOR C0VEMM6S—
HALL’S, IRC.
“Home of Quality Floor
Coverings”
• Wall To Wall Covering*.
• Rubber Tile.
• Inlaid Linoleum.
• Asphalt Tile.
• Venetian Blinds.
• Wool Carpets and
Carpeting.
Estimates Without Cost
1520 Providence Road
Phone 3-4449
Charlotte. N. C.
FORD SERVICE—
HEATH MOTOR CO.
Your Authorized
FORD DEALER
Sales and Service
Repairs By Expert
Mechanics
* 318 West Fifth Street
Phone 3-8958
Chsrlette, N. C.
GROCERIES—
BENSON
GROCERY
“Your Friendly* Store"
Quality Meats
Groceries. Fruit*, Vegetables
Neighborhood Delivery
•41 East Pint St.
wm
GROCERIES—
MOODY’S GROCERY
The Right
GROCERIES^ FRUITS.
VEGETABLES
The Boat la Fresh Moats
Delivery Sees ha
2817 S. Tryon Phone Ml*
GROCERIES & MBITS—
POTTS GROCERY
Staglo sad Fancy Groceries
FRESH MEATS. FRUITS.
AND VEGETABLES
Neighborhood Delivery
1*23 Beattys Feed Read
Phene 4-MI*
& MEATS—
C. R. FITE'S
GROCERY
Ml Oahlawa Av*.
2*23 Vanderbilt Road
Qaality Freak Msata
Staple and Fancy Groceries
Freeh Fraita aad VegoUblee
Call 4-7M4 Far DaMvsry
UUINORY & CLEANING—
| WATSON'S
30-MINUTE LAUNDRY
43 WASHING MACHINES
5 LARGE DRYERS
DRY CLEANING
100 West Park Aveaua
Phone 4-3921
MARBLE AND TILE—
ATLANTIC MARBLE &
THE COMPANY
•
INTERIOR MARBLE
TILE AND TERRAZZO
237 Sooth Mint St
Phono 3-M1S
Chariot to. N. C.
RESTAURANT—
‘teOjwgmw;
* RESTAURANT
CHINESE DISHES - CHOP SUEY
STEAKS, CHOPS UNO SEN FOODS
126 West Trade Street
(Near the Square)
6AS. OIL & ACCESSORIES—
ALLEN’S SHELL
SERVICE
Shell Products
Wasting and UMcatta
Polishing Waxing
Tiros and Aato Aero so oris
Cars railed for and deli faro
750 W. Trade Phono MM
OIL BURNERS—
S. N. DUNCAN ft 01.
•
IHatrifcatar far
Am* Oil Find Bmr
Automatic Oil FM
MnI for
Oftlrid, Fool Locking
Meat Procesthf Plaato
111 Weal Pint 8Um«
Mai MIM
Ckarlette, N. C
RESTAURANT—
AIR CONDITIONaO
BISTANrS
RESTAURANT
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Opea 7:#0 A.M. to 12. ML
t A.M. to 12 P.M. SaaAkjr
24M N. Tryaa Street
Aeraaa Iran Akaa Ptaae
Tourist Caart ,
ROOFING—
GEO. E. NOAM/W
ROOFING CO.
Carey Roofing
Industrial, Residential
Commercial
Serving the C>retinae
Since 1911
Estimates Furnished,
. Dial 3-7234
H ' 520 Elliott 81
MW SHARPENING—
CHMLOTTE MW C9.
Hand Saws Sharpened
By Expert Filing
42# West Palmer Street
Phase 4-3410
Charlotte, N. C.
SERVICE STATION—
HELMS TEXACO
SERVICE
Open 7 A M. Cloeo 10 PJL
8even Days a Weak
Firestone Tiros anti Tnhes
Texaco Prod acta
Washing. Groaaiac
Read Service
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