WOMAN SCIENTIST CHARGED Over the signature of Mrs. Marie Godiirey, B.C. president of the Congress of Canadian Wo- men, a press release issued this week strongly protests charges laid by French authorities against Mme. Eugene Cotton, president of the Women’s Inter- “Mme. Cotton, a leading French scientist, is accused because of her participation in the fight for peace,” the statement says. “Be- cause French women are vigo- rously protesting against the war in Viet Nam in which the French government is endeavor- ing to suppress the people’s gov- ernment, Mme. Cotton has been accused of ‘impeding the nation- al defence of France.’ - We therefore ask all our members and supporters to send protests to the French ambas- sador in Ottawa to be forwarded BC Congress protests national Democratic Federation. || to the proper authorities in France.” MRS. MARIE GODFREY Vancouver LPP maps part in peace fight Close to 100 delegates representing 32 clubs, attended an all-day Labor-Progressive party city convention in Pender Auditorium last Sunday and mapped plans for a summer campaign of work. Main report, delivered by Vancou- ver organizer Elgin Ruddell, stress- ed the role of the LPP in the fight for peace, and the need to extend circulation of the labor press and build membership of the party as an integral part of that struggle. Organizational proposals included setting up of a city committee to direct work in the metropolitan area, and division of clubs into. ten sections, under the leadership of ten section organizers. Delegates resolved to recruit a minimum of 150 new members into “Everything in Flowers” FROM ... EARL SYKES 56 E. Hastings St. PA. 3855 ‘Vancouver, B.C, Brother's Bakery Specializing in Sweet and Sour Rye Breads 342 E, HASTINGS ST. 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Hastings Street VANCOUVER, B.C. the LPP between now and October, and to have every member seek signatures on the peace petition at picnics, resorts, beaches and parks |= during the next three months. “The need to win the youth for peace makes it imperative to close the gap between our resolutions and our actions in this regard,’ another resolution stated. “This convention calls upon every LPP club to put youth and youth problems on its agenda, in order to increase the size and effectiveness of the National Federation of Labor Youth.” Tendermen vote to accept wage offer — A four percent wage increase for all classifications and an increase of $4 per month in the $15 differ- ential provided for vessels tending troll or halibut camps was won this week by tendermen, who voted to accept the offer of the operators presented to United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union. UFAWU locals and Native Brotherhood branches are voting on | a new salmon price offer made by canners, following rejection of the previous offer by an &6 percent vote of the salmon fishing fleet. CPR profits up 1007% this year MONTREAL Profits for the CPR ~~ system soared 49 percent in April of 1950 compared to the same month last year. This was announced as work- ers and farmers faced stiff hoists in freight rates and rail workers were forced to a strike vote. April figures in profits showed $1,939,754 compared to $1,304,755 in 1949. For the four-month period ending April 30 the net profits shown by CPR_ were $3,302,796 compared to $1,623,405 last year— a 100 percent. increase. STANTON Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries SUITE 515, FORD BUILDING, 193 E. HASTINGS ST. (Corner Main & Hastings Sts.) MArine 5746 & MUNRO POET. =. Ak FS eiael Alsbury shocks council by stand on Kuzych case, stalls move to back union Delegates to Vancouver Trades and Labor Co uncil (AFL--TLC) this week witnessed the spectacle of vice-president Tom Alsbury and secretary R. K. Gervin placing themselves in the untenable position of defending labor-hatipg Myron Kuzych, union activities. Stunned delegates, hearing Als- bury read several pages of care- fully. prepared notes on the “Ku- zych case”, began to wonder if they were listening to a vice-president of the Trades Council, or a vice- president of the Canadian Manu- facturers’ Association. Alsbury started out by gently cri- ticizing Kuzych and ended up by violently condemning the Marine Workers and Boilermakers Union, in effect taking a stand on the side of Kuzych. Kuzych has been orderd rein- stated in the union and awarded $5,000 ‘'damages. The case is being appealed to the Privy Council, and unions have been asked to give fin- ancial assistance to the Marine Workers and Boilermakers. Ontario trade unions have al- ready donated over $4,000, rea- lizing that the court judgment forbidding a union to expel any member for any cause except non- payment of dues, constitutes a threat to all unions in Canada. Bill Rigby (Fishermen) causti- cally remarked that Alsbury’s plea to “hear both sides of the question” sounded very similar to an anti- union editorial in this vein which appeared in the News-Herald re- cently. Despite the fact that the Marine Workers have received. the support of the Canadian Congress of La- bor, nationally and _ provincially, _Alsbury (who is closely associated with prominent CCF leaders in the CCL) came out flatly against sup- port for the -union, “The union is dominated by the LPP,” asserted Alsbury. “We are being led to support a program and set of tactics we cannot agree with. The union trial procedure was unfair.” Had Kuzych been standing in Alsbury’s -place, he might have made this saMe statement. Jack Phillips (Civic Workers) and Orville Braaten (Pulp and Sulphite) took issue with Alsbury, pointing out that questions of un- ion security and free trade union- ism were at stake. Sid. Dove (Burnaby Civic Wor-) kers) told delegates that he had worked with Kuzych during the war, “Fae was not only against the union shop, he was against all trade unions,’’ said Dove. Ald. R. K. Gervin supported Als- bury. He quoted from the same transcript document as Alsbury. The Teamsters block, dominated by another Non-Partisan alderman, Birt Showler, fell in line behind Alsbury and Gervin. self was absent. Many delegates, confused by the specious.arguments of Alsbury and Gervin ,voted in favor of a “wait and study the issue further” poli- cy. As a result, the matter was referred back to the executive by a 63 to 45 vote. The “Kuzych case” will come up again at the next council meeting. Delegates who believe in free trade unionism and the right of unions to expel scabs, disrupters and strike- breakers, can be expected to con- tinue the fight against the clique seeking to defend such anti-union actions. Showler him- }<¢ SUM U UC Trades Council asks flood compensation Vancouver Trades and Labor Council this week passed a reso- lution dealing with flood victims in Manitoba, and calling upon the federal government to: e Assure the. people of full com- pensation for all real and per- sonal property damage suffered in the flood, , e@ Assume the cost of transporta- tion and othe expenses involved in the evacuation of families and their return home. * @ Undertake flood control pro- jects which will provide security for families in the flood dangers areas, De WORKING FOR PT Press builders could spark drive for subs Final checkup on the spring drive shows a total of 244 Press Builders. A wonderful achievement, but it would be even more wonderful if these staunch financial supporters would all pledge to turn in ONE sub each before the end of this month, thus helping to consolidate the financial victory by stabilizing circulation during the summer months. How about it, Press Build- ers? North Vancouver leads the par- ade this week with three subs, fol- lowed by Electrical Workers, Sea and Shore, Haney, Sointula and New Westminster, all of which turned in a couple of subs. Other places and groups that rang the bell once were Campbell, River, Hastings, Cumberland, Kitsilano, Ryerson, Victory Square, Bill. Ben- nett, Civic Workers, Victoria and Capitol Hill, A total of 30 subs came in during the week—not good enough by half. How about some real competition to end the hot weather doldrums? The three key tasks facing our circulation workers are: systematic- ally visiting readers whose subs have run out and getting them to renew; having groups accept a 1950 quota for subs and breaking this down to individual pledges; boost- ing street sales and door-to-door sales. “Peg peace conference meets this weekend WINNIPEG With evidence of flood disaster still at their front doors, Manitob- ans will gather to act against atomic war and destruction at a Manitoba’ Peace Conference in Winnipeg June 23-24-25. W. G. Doneleyko, Peace Council chairman and former CCF MLA will present a keynote address on organizing a peace movement. PACIFIC 9588 FERRY MEAT MARKET 119 EAST HASTINGS VANCOUVER, B.C. FREE DELIVERY Supplying Fishing Boats Our Specialty Jack Cooney, Mar. Nite Calls GL. 1740L ° expelled from the Boilermakers’ Union many years ago for anti- FLOOD their families acute hardship and loss of earning power, “We urge that the difference between Unemployment Insurance or other benefits that may accrue and a basic minimum of $30 per week necessary: for the means of life be underwritten by the provin- cial government.” “Emergency action to organize every protective measure, strength- en the dykes and provide adequate dyke guards, urged on the federal and provincial governments by many organizations, including af- fected municipalities and the LPP, has already paid off,” said Morgan. “While the main dykes in the Fraser Valley are holding the tor- rent of flood waters released by the hot spell better than was ex- pected by residents in the threaten- ed area, the crisis is st:ll far from over,” he continued. “Softened by deep waters and pressured by seepage, cach day tie flood levels continue the danger to homes and farms increases for thousands of Valley residents. No time should be lost by the provincial government in deslaring its intention to provide full cuompersation fos any Jusses that may occu.” ; SHOPPING DIRECTORY Patronize Yoiik Advertisers Grocery and Meat FERRY MEAT MARKET Men’s Furnishings THE HUB LIMITED Cafe ZENITH CAFE Bakery BROTHERS BAKERY Jewelers SIMONSON’S WATCH REPAIR STAR LOAN SO. Solicitors STANTON & MUNRO Theater PLAZA STUDIO FRASER DUNBAR Florist EARL SYKES Taxi EAST END TAXI Steam Baths CRYSTAL STEAM BATHS PACIFIC TRIBUNE—JUNE 23, 1950—PAGE § -