Th e News In Brief A CAT VAM KELSO, Wash.—C, & J. local 2504 is suing the Carpenters & Joiners for $230,- 994 and some odd cents in damages. Named as a co-defendant in the action is Abe Muir, notorious sell-out artist and labor fakir, Defendants in the suit, which has been pending for some time, are 114 members of the local whose charter was yanked by Czar Hutcheson when they refused to go through their own picket line in 1935. The plaintiffs, only ten of whom are represented in the present action, allege that they could not get work after their charter was yanked. It would appear that they have learned through bitter experience that the ini- tials “C, & stand for “Crooks & Jerk- emi The tie-up of the company in the present case became only too clear when the employment manager of one of the local mills, Byron Oyster, was called as a witness for the defense, Abe Muir, asked what he had to say regarding his actions in 1935, took re fuge in red-baiting. He said-the strike Was run by Communists. ELECTRICAL UNION GETS 10,000 NEW MEMBERS. NEW YORK.— Approximately 10,000 new members paid initiation fees to the CIO United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers in the three months ended Feb. 4. Organization Director James Matles reported to the union’s general executive board today, The board endorsed the C.I.0.'s 1940 By JOHN LORING I think that I shall never see An object noble as a ski! A ski on which a noble Finn Chases the Reds around like sin! With feats on ice that would sur- price ya! A ski her curved bottom waxed With dough (from hides of peas- ants taxed); Ready to cut all kinds of capers! (For full details see daily papers). Loans can be made by Franklin D. But only Finns know how to ski. legislative program, and heard reports of progressing in attaining union goals from Pres. James B, Carey and Sec- ‘Treas, Julius Emspak. Despite the fact that the quarter was not the union’s peak period, contracts, new and renewed, ‘were signed for 8,920 workers, the board was told WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. is on the edge of a serious depression, with January unemployment figures at 11- 936,000 and production in basic indus- tries lagging, according to the current issue of the C.LO. Economic Outlook, released here this week. Profits are up —to a higher level than for any com- parable period before, including 1928 and 1929, Lower production and increased un- employment don’t mean a cut in profits to corporations, the C.I.0. Outlook says. On the contrary, profits were never bet- ter, reaching in the last three months of 1939 a higher total than “in any fourth quarter previously reported, including 1928 and 1929.” Sixty-two corporations, the C.LO. Outlook says, got $265,000,000 in profits in that period, which was $16- 000,000 more than 1937, $20,000,000 more than 1929, PATRONIZE our ADVERTISERS Buy... Regular $16.50 value forS 1 5.50 Besides your saving, for, every pair sold the I.W.A. receives $1.00. Vancouver JOHNSON’S LOGGERS 1056} West Pender Stre COMFORT AND SERVICE AT Attention, Loggers! Jack Matsui, formerly of the New Lion Hotel, has moved to take over personal management of the popu- lar HOTEL EAST. All communications regarding the New Lion should be directed to Mr. Matsui at the HOTEL EAST “Make It Home” 445 GORE AVE. SEymour 0308 THE B.c. LUMBER WORKER April 2, 1949 ay (DRA There were ninety and nine that safely lay in the shelter of the fold; But one was off on the hills away... 1. And it came to pass that on the 30th day of the 7th month of the second “Great War,” there entered into the sanctum of the recording scribe of that legion which bears the number of tnree score and eleven, one of that brother~ hood in sore distress. 2. And he spoke unto the scribe, say- ing: “Behold! I come unto you clad in sack-cloth and with ashes on my brow. For I have welched on my brethern of this and our brother locals. 8, For lo! I have labored during many of the past moons, yet I have refrained for nigh on to a score of moons to pay my tithes and thereby have let my bre- thren bear the burden in the heat of the day. Pray, let me render unto the coffers of this brotherhood that which is just” 4, And the worthy scribe perceiving that he wore not sackcloth, but fine faiment and bore no ashes on his brow. Nay, rather a bulge on his hip. For were there not many taverns in the vil- lage? 5, And the scribe said unto him, “Pray be of good cheer. Pray thou, if thou canst, for such moons during which thou didst have a good master and thou shalt be exonerated for such moons as thou hast lain idle. For hast not our convention so decided?” 6 And the brother brought forth a parchment bearing the sign of the rising sun and the cedars and another parch- ment bearing the symbol of the B.C. Liquor Control Board. 7, And he spoke unto the scribe say- ing, “Verily, I will render unto this Local that which is the Local's and unto Johnny Dewar that which may be left.” And straightway he paid unto the scribe one score and five: sheckels and of ex- oneration he would hear naught. 8, And thereafter they both went forth rejoicing from the building and departed unto the West. There may not. be greater joy over one member that squares-up than there is over ninety-nine that are in good standing; but it helps a lot. If you want to ride on the LW.A. train—Pay the fare —Don't beat your way. Ladysmith Sub-Local 80 LW.A. Meets the first Thursday of each month in the Finnish Hall at 8 p.m, joneeeeeee Ed. Wennerlow, Organizer. SEY: 0988 CITY ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE SEA FOODS ARE GOOD FOR YOU . +. and you'll like them at THE “ONLY” FISH THEY ARE ALWAYS FRESH! 20 East Hastings Street 100% UNION HOUSE NEW FOR SPRING! 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