Page Two bas BS Soar = Ce Wi One Ci et i ee ING a WV —— case i ad POTATOES (Continued From Page i) was not opposed to thes farmer get- ding a good price for his produce, but that it believed there was too s2reat a spread between the price ‘paid to the farmer and the price paid by the consumer. “We understand that small pota- toes rejected by the board are being fed to the pigs while people in the ity are obliged to do without po- 4atoes because of prohibitive pric- “25,7 Lawrence said. Fie warned that Labor would not 4olerate violence to Chinese, pointed ‘aut that attempts were being made “0 divert criticism from the board ty Chinese growers. Discussion centred around “boot- fegeging” of potatoes by Chinese, a small group at the back of the %ali interrupting continually. Fin- alix a delegation was struck off to attend the meeting Sunday of the CF Industrial and Employment wonference which, action committee delesates affirmed, was deeply con- gerned with the matter. Planta Makes Further Attacks Tuesday, at a meeting attended wy about 200 persons at Wadner, Planta became more specific in his attacks on Chinese, accusing them wf spending “tens of thousands of dollars io fight marketing legisla- 4ion” and urging “hole-proof and Jawyer-proof” marketing laws. He also became contradictory, de- elaring at one point, “I'm not in- eensing the public against the Chi- mese,” at another, “And then peo- ple say I should not incite against #he Chinese.” Mrs. D. Rogers, Langley Prairie, who presented 2 resolution propos- ime democratic election of board gnempbers at moderate salaries, was persuaded to withdraw it after Cc. D. Barrow, MLA (Liberal, Chijliwack) toad counselled, “We must be care- 4ul about passing such a resolution. "That's not what were here for.” Les Gilmore, board member, said the thought the resolution was cov- ered by the Act. R. B. Swailes, MILA, stated that éhe present Act was short of what $t might be. Hie implied that the natural action wf farmers was to sxin each other and that the one who was skinned developed a thicker hide. “Tf you're not satisfied with pres- ent board menibers put them out,” jhe declared. “Put new members in, Hut remember that new members are more prone to make mistakes ¢han the old ones because of lack of of experience. The Act will teach the farmer to cooperate.” < =) Pulp-paper nomic intrigue, he asserts, writers producing stories Magazines featuring these political adventure stories are: Sec- ret Agent ‘“X” (“The Man of a Thousand Faces’) magazine; Spider (“The Master of Men!") magazine; Secret Service Operator No.5 (“Am-— erica’s Undercover Ace”) magazine; all enjoying wide circulation. Operator No. 5 stories, Ucello says, have their chief emphasis on wholesale sabotage which threatens the rulers of America. ‘Dangerous Radicals.” In “Legions of Starvation,” recent Operator No. 5 story, Operator Wo. 5 pitted himself against Rudolph Borik, sworn foe of existing social systems, leader of the New Popu- lists, organization of the most dan- gerous radicals ever existing. Because of a devastating drought, there is growing unrest among farmers. The country is tinder— “ready to blaze up into reyolution at the spark dropped by the hand of Rudolph Borik.” It appears that the New Populists are responsible for the food shortage — they are Says New Cheap fiction magazines ar that fall into a set new < wie x s Pd es Are Circulating Fascist e grinding the reactionary political axe in a way slick-paper magazines would never dare attempt, says H. B. Ucello, New in the New Masses on “Propaganda in the Pulps.” magazine editors today want stories with a adding that as much as $50,000 a year political formula. ~ | os The Ruling Clawss March 12, 1937 By REDFIELD ~ CONGRESS (Continued from page 1) Masses Contributor aS 7 a York schoo] teacher, writing certain implied slant on eco- can be earned by saboteurs. To complete their ef forts at sabotage they release swarms of destructive insects over the country. Operator No. 5 — he wears “a strange ring that has a death’s head against a black background” (Fas- cists in Italy and Germany also adopt the black shako of the Death's Head Hussars)—defeats the New Populists of course, by seizing the hidden food supply and distribut- ing it among the people. Byery month Operator No. 5 mag- azine carries stories which are the very essence of Fascism. Recently have appeared: “The Red Invader,” featuring a woman spy named Radi Havara; “Legions of the Death Master”: “Invasion of the Dark Legions”; “The League of the War Monsters.” Operator No. 5 is made to say, “that the foreign-financed, revolu- tionary organizations within the US are stronger than people suspect, "those of the Nazi 4 force to be seriously reckoned with.” Pulp-Paper Organizations. In its department for readers Op- erator No. 5 has widened its field. Qpenly advertised is its under cover organization patterned after Fascist groups, proclaiming: “Wow, as never before, everyone can do his part. .. There is a great and growing organization of Secret Sentinels of America-pledged to patriotism and fair play. When the time comes they, too, may be count- ed on to live up to their promise when they first become wearers of the mystic skull ring.” Members of the Secret Sentinels of America—initials coincide with “Schutz Staffel und Sturm Abteilung’’—are ordered to report foreign espionage and sa- botage, to be on the alert for sub- versive propaganda, especially of Communists. Incidentally, the Secret Sentinels of America are now Operating out of their own sub-headquarters. and are organizing divisional units from eoast to coast. Nazis Threaten Lives Of British 8 Anti-Fascists LONDON, Eng., March 11.— Prominent Britons, in the act of denouncing Chancellor Adolf Hit- ler and his regime trom public platiorms, are being photographed by Nazi agents and their pictures and speeches are being published in Germany Im magazines, sub- sequently sent to spealxers’ homes with anonymous letters threaten- ins their lives. M. H. Davis, member ot Loidon county Council and one ot the Nazi Boyeott council, and Dan Frankel, member of parliament, are among those who recently found German magazines in their letter boxes “exposing” them as “German haters.” Nazi Agents Active In Canada WINNIPEG, Man., March 11.— Hitler’s Gestapo, held responsible for many murders outside of Ger- many as well as thousands in that country, is busy in Canada, accord- ing to advices sent here from the International Federation of Trade Unions, One section of the Nazi secret police, organized for purposes of spying an labor and anti-Nazi activities and utterances abroad, is now compiling a list of progressive organizations and persons, in this and other countries throughout the world. Actine ageneies, through one of its puppet the Kongress-Zentrale, Ganadian agents have intensified their activities recently. Qne of the latest moves is to write to conventions and important gatherings on some pretext or an- other, requesting full information of these meetings, their agenda, and resolutions. ‘Bury The Dead’ Given Reading Preliminary reading of Irwin Shaw's anti-war drama, “Bury the Dead,” which is to be produced by the Progressive Arts Players at the Little Theatre, April 2 and 3, was given at the Orange hall last Pr- day to a representative audience. Harold Griffin, publicity director, in a brief introduction, pointed out the value of the play’s message in a world feverishly preparing for war. “The new theatre is trying to get away from day-dreaming,” he de- elared. “Our plays must be realistic. If they are sordid, ugly, lacking in gentleness, it is only because they are a true reflection of our enyiron- ment.” CAMBRIDGE, England. — John Corntford, one of the leaders of the University Labor Federation and organizer of a brigade of volunteers in Spain, has died in action. BUY RARE AND SELECTED — SEEDS est UPSTAIRS PRICES a SPHnerAre._ e 12 PETS. SELECTED VEGE- TABLES (or Choice Named Sweet Peas) John Abercrombie Seeds Lid. 821 W. Pender St. : Vancouver, BL. (Bet. Bowe & Hornby) Genuine L KITCHEN RANGE BURNERS, FURNACE BURNERS and EADER CONFERENCE (Continued Irom Page 1) showing discrepancy between prices paid by board and market prices at time of sale. Tt was claimed that the spread between the Snow Agency and wholesalers was $2.00; claimed also that the board pays costs of sack- ing, tagging, transportation must be deducted. Board officials expressed willing- ness to open their books to repre- sentatives of the conference. Democratic Market Board. Delegates generally favored or ganized control of marketing, guar— anteeing to farmers good returns for their products. Opposition to bitter attacks on Ghinese by Clive Planta was unani- mous. More than one delegate voiced the opinion that responsible authorities should be compelled to take steps toward raising of Chinese living standards. In xreference to dissatisfaction with the Snow Agency expressed by delegates, T. Lawrence stated: “While the Act is doubtless instru- mental in bringing good to farmers, still the Snow Agency could have a more critical examination. Growers themselves might control the agen- ey with representation on the board.” Two resolutions were passed at the conference: (1) That this con- ference endorses the principle of orderly marketing in BC; (2) That the action committee of the High Gost of Living conference be in- structed to contact the Marketing board and obtain further data. NEWSPAPER (Continued from page 1) And, by the way, there’s still time for last minute suggestions from our readers for a new name. Tt should be short and snappy, and we cannot entertain titles that sound for all the world like an af- filiation of every title mooted. Following call has been sent out to all progressive organizations un- der signature of Phil Gibbons, joint drive committee secretary: - “Today, more than ever, the need for a forward-looking, progressive press setting forth the viewpoint of organized Jabor and progressive peo- ple generally, is emphasized by changing conditions, We feel con- fident that you, recognizing this fact, will be interested in the new aggressive policy of the BC Work- ers’ News. ; “Tf it is to fulfil its important mission as a leader of mass opinion, as a champion of the people, then the BC Workers’ News must have increased support, must be enlarged to six pages. After due considera- tion of increased costs and other factors, the editorial board has de- cided to produce a six-page regular edition with added features and greater news space. In line with this poliicy of giving the newspaper 4a wider appeal the name will be changed, and suggestions for a new title are invited. “These plans for the BC Workers’ News in this’ province will be co- ordinated with plans advanced by the Weekly Clarion in the national field with a view to a joint drive for finances. This drive will open officially April 1. “Jn order that the matter may be discussed fully, your organization School Children Adopt Sit-Down Lactics In Ont. YORK, Ont., March 11—The sit- down strike has become so effec- time that even school children are adopting the tactic to obtain de- mands, This week a class room in the Fairbank Memorial Sehool, York township, struck when the teacher insisted that children continue their geography lesson during 2 physical-training period. Led by Aileen Flaherty, the class struck. The teacher sent for the principal, but to no avail. Said Aileen Flaherty: “We are on a sit- down Strike.’ After ten minutes they were allowed to attend their physical trainine. as the cure for the ills of capital- ism. ‘While we young Communists are today concerned with preserva- tion of peace, and ameloriation of the plight of youth, we are also confident that while working sin- cerely with these young people on the basis of agreed measures, that they will, in due time, come to the realization that the problems of youth and of humanity as a whole will only be finally solved by estab- lishment of a new social order. “However, the immediate problem today is not Socialism, but uniting of the widest possible strata of youth into a centre that will sive authoritative expression to youth’ problems. That centre is the Youth Coneress: Labor organizations, both young and old alike, must realize this and extend to it their every cooperation and assistance.’ Back Charges By Affidavits ‘We are preparing affidavits to back officials of the Joint Policy committee representing eight BC waterfront and maritime international unions told a reporter yesterday (Thursday) in reference to thei: statements that union mem-— bers of Kingsley Navyigation’s SS Rosebank were discharged shortly before the vessel sailed for San Francisco Wednesday night. our Charges.” The commitee charged that mem- bers of. the crew. Inland Boatmen’s Union and Seamen’s Union of the Pacific members, were discharged when they refused to quit these unions and join the Canadian Sea- farers’ fink organization. Concerning newspaper statements in which Kingsley Navication Officials are veported to have said ‘that two members of the Rose- bank’s erew” were threatened with a “beating up” by a representative of the Joint Policy committee, of- ficials of the committee accused the Shipping Federation of attempts to stir up violence on the waterfront. “Such allefations are absolutely false,” they said. ‘300,000 Jobless Youths In Canada’---Ken Woodsworth Japanese Living Costs Increase TOKYO, Japan, March 11.—Work- ers throughout Japan are faced with the problem of stretching starvation wages still more, in or- der to meet rapidly rising living costs. ; According to figures released by the Bank of Japan, average rise in commodity prices from December to January was 4.5 percent, with in- creases in food and clothing prices of over 6 percent. It is expected that figures for February will show a similar rise over those for Janu- ary. Because of this sharp rise in com- modity prices 200,000 employees of government railways are demand- ing that their salaries be raised to the level prevailing before reduc- tions were effected in 1931. Newshawk Is Killed In Spain NEW YORK, Mareh 11.—iM!em- orial fund has been opened for Ben Leider, New York flying reporter and leading member of the News- paper Guild, killed recently while servine® with Loyalist foerees in Spain. According to reports, Leider was killed in an aerial battle over Jar- ama Valley, near Madrid, Leider and three other Loyalist pilots engaged seven Fascist planes, shooting down three, dispersing the rest. On the flight back to govern- ment territory, Leider’s plane was hit by anti-aircraft fire, burst into flames, crashed. Thirty-nine years old, Ben Leider Was a strong union man, aided in picketing Hearst's Wiseonsin News during the strike there last summer. He volunteered for service with gov- ernment forces in Spain several months age, was assigned to pilot transports, later transferred at his own request to fighting planes. Memorial will take the form of an airplane to be presented io the democratie Spanish government. is invited to send one delegate to a special press conference to be held Monday, March 22, commencing at 10 am, at Clinton hall, 2605 East Pender street. Meals will be pro- vided and suitable entertainment has been arranged for the evening session.” PRAGUE, Czechoslovakia. — The Moravian Students’ Federation with about 7000 members, has given offi- cia] support to the Spanish Aid < ) SOVIET ANNUA L . contains statistics and quo- tations valuable for Lecturers. AVATLABLE MARCH 15. Order now. Price 15c. New Age Bookshop PENDER at HOMER STREET National Secretary of Youth Congress Here “Contented youth must be the basis for any permanent peace,” as- serted Ken Woodsworth, national secretary, Ganadian Youth Congress movement, and national council member, Canadian League Against War and Fascism, addressing a mass meeting in St. Andrew's audi- torium Wednesday. Introduced by Jack Stanton, local provisional committee chairman, Woodsworth traced the growth of the Youth Congress movement froni a small group of 20 meeting in To- ronto, to the National Congress held last year when more than 350 dele- gates, representing some 360.000 Ca- nadian youths met in Ottawa and adopted the ‘“‘Youth Declaration of Rights.”’ The depression has affected youns people more than adults. They have just come from school and have had no time to stabilize themselves. Every year 20,000 to 30.000 youths find themselves un- able to secure work or continue their education. There are more than 300,000 of these unfortunates now,” Woodsworth declared. In closing he pointed out that war is not inevitable if youth decided that it wanted peace. Japan Drafts New aS a ee ee ee OGGERS, MINERS, FARMERS, ia ye “Gee, that’s great!” “Well, we made eight million profit last year.” “Yeah, I got eleven dollars a week out of it.” Dean Praises Spanish Gov't LONDON, Eng., March i11—‘I was deeply impressed by the mem-— bers of the Spanish government whom I met at Madrid and Valen- cia. They seem to be fine men who are doing their best to pull things through,” declared the Dean of Ro- chester, member of the unofficial delegation of British churchmen which recently returned from Spain. Stated Rey. Harry Carter in an interview: “‘Forty-eight hours ago I was in Madrid and I marvelled at the calm and the complete absence of panic.” Stay at these hotels tage ae Savoy — 285 East Hastings Street. Empire — 78 East Hastings Street. Hazelwood — 344 E. 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