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THE OSHAWA DAILY TIMES, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 1940 0 \ PAGE SEVEN * PLAN TO END LABOR WAR LIKELY TO FIND MURRAY GIVEN A DOMINANT ROLE U.S. Mine and Steel Union Executive May Succeed Lewis in C.LO. or Get Cabinet Job Washington, Nov. 8--Philip Mur- ray, soft-spoken mine and steel workers' union executive, seemed to have a dominant role today in a drive to unify organized labor, Peace between the American Fed- eration of Labor and the Congress of Industrial Organizations, split by four years of bitter strife, had be- come a live issue following the elec- tion. C10. officials here proposed murray as successor to John L. Lewis as president of the CIO. Most of them took it for granted that Lewis would give up the non- salaried job because he had promis ed that he would if President Roosevelt were re-elected. There were other sources that hinted that Murray might be considered as Sec- retary of Labor, should Mr. Roose- velt reorganize his cabinet. Seeks Unity of Labor Murray had no comment. The re- ports began following Mr. Roose- velt's hinted labor unification may be the first goal of his third ad- ministration. The impression was current at C10. headquarters that Murray was about the only leader who would not encounter Lewis' opposi- tion for the post should Lewis va- cate and devote himself to his $25,000 a vear job as president of the United Mine Workers, There was every indication that the issue of unity of the labor movement would come up at both the CIO. and AFL. conventions. which start simultaneously 10 days hence at Atlantic City, NJ. and New Orleans. 'AFL. President William Green opened the way for unification in a telegram congratulating Mr. Roosevelt on his re-election. Green sald he had assured the President of his full co-operation and that of the AF.L. in promotion of national unity which, labor quarters said, is synonymous with labor's unifica- tion. Can Exert Pressure Lewis' aides frankly admitted that Mr. Roosevelt would be able to exert considerable pressure on many C.I.O. unions. Lewis was represented as fearing that Mr. Roosevelt might insist on union of the two labor groups at the expense of the CI.O.s indus- trial organization principles. His aides said that this was one of the chief reasons he sought Mr. Roose- velt's defeat. Lewis, as head of the UM.W. with & membership of 600,000, would have a strong voice in selecting a new CIO. leader. It was said at C.I.O. headquarters that he prob- ably would prevent the election of R. J. Thomas of the United Auto- mobile Workers and was certain to block Sidney Hillman, labor co- ordinator of the National Defense Commission, should he be proposed. Labor circles spoke of Mayor F. H. LaGuardia of New York city as 8 possible Secretary of Labor. One Labor Department official said he understood the Mayor might be of- fered an "interim appointment" for the purpose of trying to bring the C10. and AFL. together. La Guardia. apparently would be ac- ceptable to both organizations. BUSINESS REACHES NEW PEAKIN U5. October Level 127 Per Cent Above 1935-39 Average Washington, Nov. 7 -- (AP). -- Onited States industrial production reached a new peak in October, the federal reserve board reported to- day, crediting the actual and pros- pective activity due to defence orders. The board estimated the October production level at 127 per cent of the 1935-1939 average, or one point above the previous December high and six points better than the summer rate. Commenting that defence con- tracts awarded since spring had reached nearly $8,000,000,000 with an additional $2,000,000,000 commit- ted for naval equipment, the hoard declared in its monthly review of business conditions: -- "Expenditures under many of these contracts will be spread over several years, but there will be a considerable increase during the next few months, Actual outlays by -the treasury for all national defence purposes, including current opera- tions of the army and navy, have increased from an average of $150,~ 000,000 a month last spring to over $280,000,000 in October." Federal orders for uniform fabh- rics and blankets, the board noted, will require consumption by next spring of about one-fourth as much apparelawool ,as was consumed for ell purposes in 1939. It said that while the prices of basic - industrial materials advanc- ed during the first three weeks of 'October to a point midway between the August low and last Decem- ber's high, food prices during Sep- tember and October had shown lit- tle increase over the slight gain of late August. . With the general rise in activity, the board said, railroad shipments of most commodities gained in Oc- tober; construction increased, and income continued to expand. Winnipeg Grain Firm Sold To Alberta Co. Winnipeg, Nov. 8 (CP)--Sale of the assets of the N. Bawlf Grain Company Limited for $1,000,000 cash to the Alberta Pacific Grain Company Limited, was approved yesterday at a meeting here of Bawlf preferred shareholders. Preference shareholders represent- ed at the meeting rolled up a total of 11,595 votes in favor of the sale. Only 156 voted against it. Under terms of the purchase, the Alberta Pacific Company assumes liability of the Bawlf firm, includ- ing a mortgage of $205,000 on ths Bawlf Terminal Elevator at Port Arthur. Decision to sell the Bawlf assets came after a temporary injunction delaying action on the proposal had been dissolved by Mr. Justice J. E. Adamson. Mr, Justice Adamson rul- ed that the shareholders had been given full details of the Bawlf Com- pany's position and that it was up to them to make their decision. FOUR NEW PLANS FOR ABITIBI 0. GIVEN TO BOARD Royal Commission Will Study Proposals During Week-End Recess Toronto, Nov. 8--(CP)--Further plans of reorganization of the multi-million-dollar Abitibi Power and Paper Company will be con- sidered by Mr. Justice C. P, Mc- Tague's three-man royal commis- sion during week-end adjourn- ment of commission sittings Four such plans were added to previous ones at yesterday's hear- ing of the financial affairs of the vast power and paper empire which controls numerous mills, power sites, a rail line and timber limits in Northern Ontario and Quebec. The company itself has been in the hands of a receiver since 1932. New reorganization schemes were submitted by William D. Ross, To- ronto bond dealer; E. B. Kerna- ghan of Toronto; R. A. Stewart of Toronto; and W. C. Lamont, To- ronto investment dealer. During the hearing Kernaghan referred to an intimation made previously by Mr. Justice McTague that special legislation might pe passed to validate gny plan agree- able to all parties, "I didn't make any statement that a special act would be passed," the chairman said. "Some persons have inferred that the provincial legislature would pass such an act. I didn't say so. I merely said that such meticulous requirements as were difficult to meet In existing procedures could be avoided by a special get." FINES UP T0 $500 FOR 'POACHING ON WAR LABOR Ottawa Backs Up Its Policy of No Enticement of Workers Ottawa, Nov.-8 (CP).--By Order- in-Council the Government has in- troduced strong measures, including fines up to $500, to back up its policy of no enticement of labor in the field of war production, Labor Minister McLarty announced last night. In his statement making move known, the Minister said some employers had ignored the warning he issued some time ago against "labor pcaching." Mr, Mec- Larty said the Order-in-Council be- came "the first notable restriction on industry since the outbreak of war." "An Order-in-Council, dated Nov. 6, provides for fines up to $500 on summary conviction fer firms guilty of enticing workers away from oth- er firms engaged in wartime pro- duction, the Minister's statement sald, "The Order-in-Council express- ly provides that the measure is not intended to limit the individual right of the workers." Mr. McLarty said the action fol- lowed his warnings issued some time ago when he noted that such enticement "results in decreased output and generally unsatisfactory labor' conditions." His statement added: "Under the new Order-in-Council, persons, firms, corporaticns or their agents, when advertising, when writing, or otherwise appealing to the public are required to state that applications for employment will not be considered- from those em- ployed in the producticn of muni- tions, war equipment or supplies for the armed forces. "Exception is made for employees not actually employed in their us- ual trade or occupation. The order aiso prohibits verbal solicitation of any person engaged in the manu- fact'ire of munitions, war equip- the | ment or supplies." Squadron Leader Norman Irwin Promoted Squadron Leader Norman Irwin (LEFT), officer commanding No. 1 Manning Depot, Toronto, has been promoted to wing commander. He has been flying since 1927 and his name is familiar to many readers for his part in piloting planes chartered to search for missing persons. is the son of Rev. A. M. Irwin and the late Mrs. Irwin, of Whitby, and Mrs, Irwin is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs, Geo. W. Mc! of Flying Officer T. L. Miller (CENTRE), has been promo flight lieutenant, and Flight-Lieut. F. J. Jerome (RIGHT) to squadron Oshawa, leader, ted to DRAMATIC CLUB PRESENT PLAY FOR RED CROSS (Mrs. B. Oke, Correspondent) EBENEZER, Nov. 7--The dram- atic club presented their play at Harmony, in aid of the Red Cross Fund. Messrs. Gordon and Jack Pickell and Masters Marshall and Jack, Jr.,, Detroit, enjoyed a pleasant visit with relatives here recently. Messrs. Glen Pickell, Harry and Sydney Worden and Orville Grills had a pleasant hunting trip in the eastern district. Several of our young men have received their notices for the 30 days' training, to be carried out from the 22nd. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Short and Dorothy, and Mr. Jim Short have moved to Oshawa, Mr. and Mrs, Walter Cole, Bow- manville, will occupy the residence vacated by the Short fam.ly, after some renovating to be carried out has been finished. The South Group of the Women's Missionary Society were entertained at the home of Mrs Frank Wor- den, on Saturday afternoon when pleasure and business were com- bined. Congratulations are extended to Miss June Marshall, who was elect- ed the new president oi the O.C.V. I. students' council. The many friends hope for a speedy recovery for Mr 'Jack Gay, who was injured at the Gay Co. and removed Oshawa General Hospital, The No. 4 Mission Band their meeting on the 29th and opened with a hymn and. the Lord's prayer. Business was then dealt with. A letter received from a little girl in a Manitoba hospital, who received a very lovely doll sent from the Band, was read by Audrey Beauchamp. Roll was cal'ed, and four birthdays observed. The devo- tional period opened. with a hymn, and prayer by Pres. Wilma Mar- shall, The memory verse and Band Purpose were repeated. Gwen Os borne gave the Scripture reading. A few remarks on "World's Friend- chip" were made by Mrs. Cecil Worden, With Audrey Beauchamp in the chair, the following program was given: piano solo, Marilyn Rundle; Dutch vocal solo, Mena Venhoff; reading, Dorothy Higgins; chorus, "Hearts of Oak". the Band; story on "Trinidad", Mrs. Worden; prayer for "Peace", the Band. The C.G.IT. held their meeting in the Sunday school room, and opened with C.G.I.T. Purpose Af- ter a hymn, the minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The next meeting is io be held at the parsonage. With Lucille Wade in charge, the devotional period opened with hymn 230 and prayer. Lucille Wade gave the Bible read- ing, a reading by Wilma Down and hymn 381 closed this period, The program, in charge of Kathleen Pidduck, was as follows' reading, Josephine Courtice; vocal solo, Marilyn Rundle; reading, Jean An- held til; study book on "India", Muriel | Found. "Taps" brought the meeting to a close. Congratulations are extended to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Marsh (nee Nel- lie Husband) on their recent mar- riage. Best wishes are also extended to Mr. and Mrs. Bill Allin, Bowman- ville, on the arrival of a little daughter in their home. A pleasant time was enjoyed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Pearce, when the brothers and sis- ters of Miss Jennle Oke met to- gether and helped celebrate her birthday on Oct. 25. After a sump- tuous dinner, gifts were presented to the guest of honor, who ably re- sponded. All enjoyed . happy get- together. CROP ESTIMATE, EUROPE The international Institute of Agriculture estimated recently that the European wheat crop, exclusive of Russia, would total about 1,425 million bushels compared with the 1939 estimate of 1.668 million, The Institute reported that its most re- cent Information confirmed that crops in Roumania, Hungury Yugo- slavia, and Bulgaria would be about one-third off, and thus reduced by 35 million bushels an earlier estim- ate of 1460 million for the 1940 European total. t Emphasizing that 5 great amount of conjecture was required hecause of the scarcity of official figures, the Institute gave this summary-- Central European, 560 million bush- els, off 100 millions: Danubian countries, 295 million, 'off one- third; Sweden, off 60 per cent; Denmark; off one-third; Lithunia, off 16 per cent; Estonia, ff 10 per cent; Portugal, poor; Greece, good; United Kingdom and Ireland, rather lower.. It noted that condi- tions for other cereals were less favourable than for waeat, Istop sults for ligitimate claims. PLAYWRIGHT SAYS TIDE HAS TURNED IN PRESENT WAR Robert E. Sherwood Expects Japan Will Turn on Axis Toronto, Nov. 8 (CP) -- Robert E. Sherwood, the distinguished play- wright, visited Toronto yesterday to see the Canadian presentation of his war play, "There Shall Be No Night," discussed the war with op- timism and stated his pleasure at the re-election of President Roose- velt Sherwood, who is six feet, seven inches tall, told how he once had been asked his height by the late King George V The playwright at the time was serving in the Cana- dian Black Watch in the first great war and, In his own words, "What with my height and scraggly knees I was no beauty in kilts" He sald he had wanted to see the Canadian cpening of his play in Ottawa but he had decided to re- mained in the United States for the election and had spent election night with President Roosevelt at Hyde Park--"I wanted to be in on the celebration. It was all very thrilling. His election meant a great deal to all concerned." Sherwood said he was confident the "United States now was giving Britain all possible aid and "all we need now is more and more of the same. I know that production fis going ahead at a phenomenal rate and the war effort of the United States is greater than it was in 19017 and 1918. I don't think Am- erica could possibly be furnishing more aid to Britain and at the same time providing for her own defence than she is right now." Speaking of the war generally, he said it locked as if the tide haa turned. "The Orient looks particu- larly encouraging. I shouldn't be surprised now if Japan went out on the axis and started talking friendship." Telling reporters he was the big- gest society bore in New York, Sherwood said his family calls him "Old Monotenous." In a group ot newspapermen though he felt he might be taken for one of the craft. SAYS ACCUSED HILKED' FIRM OF $20,000,000 New York, Nov. 8. -- Howard C. Hopson, founder of the $1,000,000,~ | 000 Associated Gas and Electric | Utilities system, now bankrupt, was presented yesterday to a jury try- | ing him on charges of mail fraud and conspiracy to defraud, as a stubborn, conscientious business man who "thought he was right practically all the time." In his opening statement Defense Attorney Fred A. Ironside, Jr., said: "Now, in the past few years, there has been a new partly social atti- tude toward utilities. It was hard on most business men to get used to the idea of the government in this business, For Hopson, it was impossible." Ironside stated that when Hopsan and an associate, who was not charged with any offense, got con- trol of the utilities system in 1922 it had only $6,000,000 assets and 29,000 customers, who paid in $1,.- 500,000 a year. Now, he said, the system had 300,000 investors and does a $135,000,000 annual business. Hopson groaned frequently during the session. : . In opening the government's case, Hugh A. Fulton, special prosecutor, charged that Hopson had milked the corporation of $20,000,000 in- cluding $7,500,000 taken from em- ployees of the system and their families, He sald that 29 per cent of the employees of the operating companies had securities in the A. G. and E, and that they had been urged to get their families, neigh- bors and friends to invest, too. "No amount of money was too small--if you didn't have more than $5 they'd take that," Fulton added. Hopson's methods, he sald, in- cluded rendering padded bills to the firm, charging exorbitant prices for the services of corporations he con- trolled, and paying stockholders to Special Selling o BREAKFAST ROOM SETS 9¢ You Pay only $7.00 on Delivery Each including e BUFFET, TABLE and FOUR CHAIRS « 32 PCE. PEACH PETAL PATTERN BREAKFAST SET of DISHES ~ »Smart Kitchen Mirror and Balance in EASY PAYMENTS Large modern waterfall buffet, nicely design- ed, with long linen drawer, two small drawers and two cupboards. 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