DEE Per OPraE Ss ADVGCATE Page Five ‘July 15, 1988 Brief Proposes City Housing Plan Government Obliged To Back Down Relief Workers’ Union Spikes Rumors Spread By Police Agents In Victoria. PUBLIC HEEDED By NIGEL MORGAN VICTORIA, BC, July 14.— ‘After nearly two months, the 5 sle of the single unem- ployed men culminated here last Friday in victory for the men, as aroused public opinion nally forced Premier Pattullo znd the Liberal administration to pack down. Despite the fact that the isily press has endeayored to de- Dpreciate the accomplishments of whe “sit-downers” in order to save face for the Premier, important zains were made by the men. The same government which had yput a few days before refused to secogmize the Relief Project Work- srs Union or consider the problem s€ the unemployed eas such, shortly xfter the men moved to Beacon Hill Io take up their abode, suddenly saad a change of heart Provincial police were despatched by Minister °x— Labor FPearson to locate Colin Sameron, MILA (closely associated With the boys since their arrival in ‘Fictoria) to get him to act as ne- zotiator. The government, realizing the public support behind the unem- ployed, was forced to recopnize the union. Meal and transportation icketS were turned over to the anion to administer and all nego- Gations in the final settlements were made through its executive sfficers. Police agents immediately spread the rumor that the organiz- stion was to be disbanded. These p4 S=< b=4 bese Settiement Terms British Columbia single unem- pleyed, upon registerins, will be entitled to two days’ government work every ten days at $3.20 a day. If no work is forthcoming, they will receive $6.40 every ten days, 2 maximum of $19.20, any- way. Employment agencies will be epened at Wancouver, Victoria, Kamloops, Penticton, and Neison. Single men must seek work throughout the province and can- mot draw two consecutive pay- ments from any one of these of- ices. Unempleyed men classified as transients will receive relief at the rate ef 48 cents a day until August 15, when they will be given transportation to the prai- ries on the supposition that there will be harvest work available. ee eee = SCE SC Bc ocd eso te os do eee statements were later emphatically denied by union officials, who out- lined plans for consolidation of the Pains made. Woman Heleased Bifty-eizht of sixty-four arrested for tin-canning on Thursday last were sentenced to fifteen days in Oekalla with hard labor. Mrs. Prith, arrested with the men, was given a suspended sentence and released on her own recognizance. “T was just out there to help stop men from starving,” She told the mapistrate. Three of the single men attended in eourt looking so sick that the masfistrate ordered them examined by the city medical inspector before sentence was passed. Im one case a man was acquitted when a policeman testified that he had not given him the necessary three warnings because “the offend- er wanted to come with me aiter the first warnings.” In another case the policeman testified that the man had stopped tagging when told tO0.06C6and6ClfGstarted to accompany him, asking, “Have you got any steaks or pork chops down there?” and ‘Do we have to walk or ride?” In a third case the tin- canner said that when he was ac- costed by police an elderly woman came out of a store, handed him a ban of jam and a packet of crackers and said, “Well, if you're going to jail, you’ll have a meal anyhow.” Pearson Refuses Majority Petition Of Mill-Workers PORT ALBERNI, BC, July 14_—Despite the fact that 61 per cent of employees at Bloedel’s and API. mills here signed a pe— tition asking appointment of a conciliation commissioner to back up their request for collective bargaining and for reinstatement of 85 men fired recently for union activities, Hon. G. S. Pearson refused to take action. While the companies have bowed > to publie protest and reinstated some of the men, the majority are still blacklisted and forced to ap- ply for relief. These are convassing the town to obtain signatures to a protest petition, among them be- ing several university students. The discriimnated men maintain that Minister of Labor Pearson warns them on the one hand that he is bound to invoke the Concilia- tion and Arbitration Act should strike action be taken, while on the other hand he pleads inability to send a commissioner on request “because the companies have de- clared their intention of taking the matter to the Privy Council should his department interfere, and be- eause 100 lawyers would have as many interpretations of the Act.” Intended as justification for re- cent decisions on the local dispute, and which is causing much com- ment, the provincial department of labor inserted the following adver- tisement in the current issue of the West Coast Advocate, Port Alberni weekly paper: “The function of the department is to administer and enforce the labor laws of the province, relating to minimum wages, hours of work and conditions of labor. The de- partment seeks the co-operation of all and offers the services of an efficient staff in connection with industrial conciliation and arbitra- tion.” Seeks Grange’s Freedom Social Justice Committee Campaigns For Release “Is Fred Grange to be the forgotten man?” This question is raised in a letter sent this week to progressive organizations in Vancouver by Vancouver Fast Social Justice Committee, which has called a conference for Monday, July 18, 8 pm, at 38th and Victoria Road hall to consider lease. The communications poses furth- er questions, as for instance: “Why are the authorities keeping this man confined? It is because they are not willing to admit a mistake when it is a recorded fact that the jury brought in a recom- mendation for leniency in that conditions were really to blame for the whole aifair?” = Harry Molland, who was sent- enced at the same trial, obtained @ parole some months ago. Due mainly to his efforts Many reso- the campaign for Grange’s re- ] lutions calling for the release of Grange have been forwarded to the Justice Minister Lapointe. Grange and Molland were sen- tenced to two years’ imprisonment for the part they played in a relief demonstration at Hamilton Hall in 1936. The Committee for Social Jus- tice maintains that it is partly be— cause Grange has no relatives in Canada that he is in danger of being “the forgotten man.” Minister Visits City ‘Greater National Unity Achieved In Australia How youth organizations in Australia, his native country, were mainly responsible for recent improvements in housing conditions throughout the Commonwealth, was told to the Ad- vocate this week by Rev. C. P. Bradley, who is on a world tour. “Most of the young people’s Or, ganizations which united in the campaign for better housing were attached to churches in the bigger Australian cities,” Rev. C. D. Brad- ley stated, “and it was through gEraphie exposure of sium condi- tions that the people pressed for remedial action.” In his early forties, and full of enthusiam, this Christian minister declared that Australians were making rapid progress in social lesislation. He said that although his country was vast like Canada, with even state parliaments, there was a greater measure of unity amonge the people against react- ionary cliques than was evidenced in Canada. Stating that politically he sup- ported the theories of Social Cred- it, Rev. C. P. Bradley pointed out that recent progress had been ob- tained by unity at the polls, des- pite divergent beliefs. “Undoubtedly progressive people everywhere must learn to unite against reaction. This is axioma- tic,’ he added. Civic Works Issue Workers Alliance To Hold Meeting At Auditorium Married unemployed citizens in Vancouver will have their pleas for a more reasonable standard of living presented at a mass meeting on Saturday afternoon, July 16, at Denman Street Auditorium. Under auspices of the Workers’ Alliance, official organization of married relief recipients, Dr. F. W. Barton, prominent in city ratepayers associations; Professor F. E. Buck of the UBC; HB J. Smith of thes Workers’ Alliance, and R. Lealess, secretary of the newly-formed Fed- eration of Unemployment, will be the main speakers. Rev. G. P. Bradley of Sydney, Australia, well known lecturer, will speak on housing conditions in his scheme and obtained it. Teaflets, hundreds of which are being circulated in the city, de- clare that proposals will be made at the Auditorium meeting for 2 comprehensive civic works pro- gram, to ease the present intoler- country, relating how the people} able situation endured by hundreds pressed for a comprehensive of citizens. WHEN This advertisement is not published o Government of British Golumbia. atr’S COCKTAIL TIME: displayed by the Liquor Control Board or by the City Urged To Demand New Deal Federation Declares Audacity Is Needed To Cope With Bad Situa- tion. FIGURES COMPILED “A new deal for Vancouver is now required.” This is the declaration made in a brief devoted to a municipal hous- ing scheme and a municipal street repair plan, drawn up by the newly-formed BC Fed- 2ration on Unemployment for oresentation to the city coun- Sr 1- Both plans can be implemented without delay and can be utilized to reduce civie relief charges, the brief states, “If Vancouver will show audacity and courage, and not depend on the sufferance of the provincial government.” First proposal is that the city apply for necessary charter amend- ments, with a view to launching a low rental housing plan, within provisions of the Dominion Hous- ing Act. The city is asked to con- sider supplying tax sale lands as its contribution, and to bargain on this basis with Ottawa for the same consideration given to priy-— ate builders. Stability of the market for houses justifies the building of 5000 homes in the city, and would as- sist the whole community, the brief opines. Moreover it would be self-liquidating financially. URGE REVISED RELATIONS. Second proposal deals with em- ergent repairs to city streets and sidewalks, and for this it is sug- gested that the city seek a revision in municipal—provincial relations in an effort to obtain greater rev— enues. The brief shows by comparative figures how the city has a strong case. Combined municipal and pro- vincial revenues for Ontario with @ population of 3,431,000 is $202,- 314,369, while BC, with a popula- tion of 750,000, pays $64,513,360. Toronto, population 631,207, obtains $36,443,162 revenue, while Vancou- ver, population 253,000, receives $313,202,063. ~ Examination of these figures Shows that Yancouver with one- third of the provincial population, receives 20 per cent. of revenues, while Toronto with one-fifth of the provincial population, receives 20 per cent. of revenues also. The brief bodly proposes that, in order to obtain a fairer distri- bution of revenues, Victoria should assume full responsibility for care of unemployed persons, and Van- couver pledge itself to begin re- pairs on streets, sewers and side walks. Burnaby Alliance Boosts Advocate HAST BURNABY, BC, July 14— Intensive sales of the Advocate are planned by the Workers’ Al- liance Local here to help pay ex- penses of the organization. Jack Ewen sold ten copies of the Advo- eate in one hour last week; J. Martin disposing of five copies in as many minutes. A larger bundle has been ordered, and more mem- bers of the Alliance have promised to push the sales. Jack Pratt, local barber, has un- dertaken to procure books and other progressive literature for those placing orders. Royal City Tag Realizes $139 NEW WESTMINSTER, BC, July i4——Results of the tag day held here last Saturday netted the Single unemployed men $139.25. Highest taggers were Mrs. A. Topham with $22.85; J. D. Wilson, $19.35; B. Lyman, 70-year-old ex— serviceman, $12.70. Police Chief Peter Bruce ac- costed a tagger, threatening him with arrest if he did not desist from _ collecting. Standing his ground, the tageser maintained that permission for the tag day had been granted by the city council. The chief later apologized to the obtaining a ruling | tagger after NAGARAS OvSTER € CHOP HOUSE > Men: REDUCTIONS in the in our store. or an Overcoat NOW Regent 324 West Hastings St. In Vancouver News Of The City In Brief Correction In Resolution Due to 2 typographical error in the joint resolution on the QOri- ental question released by the Dominion and provincial execu- tive Committees of the Commu- nist party, an entirely opposite meaning to that intended was given in one paragraph. The paragraph should have read: “We must make it clear to the Japanese people that they Can only gain democratic righis if they become part of the move— ment of the Canadian people against fascism.” The paragraph 2S printed omitted the words... ‘people against. . Announce Draw Tickets No. 87 and 15 won first and second prizes respectively at a drawing held July 10 by the West End branch of the Communist ATTENTION... @ LOGGERS @ FISHERMEN @ WORKERS In order to keep our Tailors working in July and Ausust we have made BIG lt will certainly pay you to order a Suit savings! We guarantee to give you care- - ful tailoring and a first-class fit. > <a>) Phone Sey. 5614 price of every cloth at these substantial Tailors Vancouver, B.C. Fill the Gap between issues of the People’s Advocate by tuning in Labor ~— News Highlights every TUESDAY and FRIDAY at 6 P.VE. — CKMO Presented in Cooperation with Dr. R. Llewellyn Douglas ieee ee ee ee ee x 1938 PERMANENT style ask for€ VYTONE 3 Tonle Ofi ‘ Permanent a party. Housewives’ Meetings Windermere branch of the Great-— er Yancouver Housewives’ League will meet Tuesday, July 12, 8 p.m. at Windermere Community Hall. The West End branch of the league meets Tuesday, July 19, 8 p-m., at 1185 Burnaby street. Back Simegle Jobless Over 80 people attended an open- air meeting Wednesday at Killar- ney Park, South Vancouver, in sup- port of the single unemployed. Speakers were Harold Winch, MLA, Phil Gibbens and a repre sentative from Vancouver Youth Council. A collection of $5 was taken. Jobless Survey Complete Soon Results of a survey of unemploy- ment conducted by Vancouver Youth Council during the last ten days are now being checked by Statistical experts. The figures wiil be released as soon as compiled, council members decided at a meet- ing held Wednesday night at the YMCA. Directed by Murray Colclouzh, the survey covered parts of Dunbar, Witsilano, Mount Pleasant and CGol- lingwood. Card of Thanks Mr. and Mrs. Sandy Nelson and family wish to thank neighbors and friends for their many kind expressions of sympathy and for floral offerings. Especially are they grateful to Rev. Mr. Graham, Rev. Mr. Scott and Mr. William Palmer. 100 PER CENT UNION HOUSE Only Shoe Repair Store in Vancouver with a Signed Agreement with the Union NEW METHOD SHOE - - S37 Carrall St. CAROLINE BEAUTY SHOP 183 W. Hastings St. Sey. 6293 Over Metropolitan Stores = - Leo Smuntam’s Band now at the )] ALEXANDRA BALLROOM Monday, Wednesday and Friday, OLD-TIME DANCE Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday MODERN DANCE For a good time be sure to visit these dances. Best music and the finest floor in Canada. ADMEUSSIGN 25ce (except Sat.) (Ga F ) TOWN HALL Ballroom Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday OLD-TIME DANCE Wednesday, MODERN DANCE The most beautiful baliroom in Vancouver. 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