Progressives Alarmed By Foster Intrigue Over Reds Claim
Exposure by the International Labor News Service reveals a communist plot led by Foster to take over former labor political groups in six midwestern and northwestern states. Washington progressives condemn the scheme as sabotage of the farmer labor movement and warn farmers and unions to stay clear. Senators Ladd, Frazier, Shipstead, and Johnson resist allowing their organizations to be captured by a communist faction.
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Washington, D. C
International Labor News Service
W. Z. Boster
Washington
Spork
St. Paul
Moscow
Foster
North Dakota
Minnesota
United States
Ladd and Frazier
Shipsted
Johnson
Min
Ladd
Frazier
Farmer-Labor
American Federation of Labor
Labor Bill Joker Arouses Unionists In Albany
Organized labor and advocates for injured worker compensation oppose an employer backed amendment to the compensation act that would grant five years of employment in dusty trades before silicosis claims qualify. The proposal would send cases to a physician board whose ruling would be final, prompting labor to demand a lung specialist referee instead.
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Albany
Organized Labor
Medical Board
State Compensation Commission
Proposed federal registration of aliens for mugging plan
Congressmen Vestal proposes federal registration of aliens with photographing and a six dollar tax for being mugged. The labor department would set rules, possibly forcing movement restrictions, deportations during strikes, and expansion to other labor sectors.
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Washington
Vestal
Indiana
Department of Labor
Alaskan Canners Urge Reform After Publicity on Salmon Work
The Association of Pacific Fisheries in Seattle issued a reform bulletin amid accusations of disease gambling and exploitation in Alaskan canneries. A thirteen point plan urges end to sub contractors and improved medical checks, food, pay supervision, weapons bans, and controlled purchases to curb abuses and attract better workers.
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International Labor News Service
Washington, D. C
Association of Pacific Fisheries
Seattle
Wash
Interna
Washington
Ty Petes
Packers’ Committee
George Warren
Alaska-Portland Packers’ Association
David Branch
Libby, McNeil & Libby
A. K. Tichenor
Alaska Packers’ Association
Daniel Campbell
California
Oregon
Alaska
Million Drug Addicts in U S Warned by Medical Panel
Washington testimony before the ways and means committee warned of about one million heroin addicts in the United States. Dr Charles W Richardson of the AMA called heroin a major moral issue and said most addicts are 17 to 28. Dr Amos Squire of Sing Sing noted a sharp rise in prisoner addicts and heroin use. Dr Blue, ex surgeon general, called heroin the most harmful habit forming drug.
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Washington
House
Ways and Means
Charles W. Richardson
American Medical Association
Amos Squire
Sing Sing Penitentiary
New York
Blue
United States Health Service
Labor Banks Succeed in New York Growth
Peter J. Brady president of the Federation Bank says labor banks are part of normal worker development. He notes the first labor bank formed three years ago and the count has grown to 20 with total resources around 50 000 dollars.
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New York
Peter J. Brady
Federation Bank
Postal Workers Seek Higher Wages Over Parcel Post Subsidy
Washington reports Congressman Casey urges wage increases for postal workers arguing living costs rose since 1920 rate approvals. He cites 28.25 to 33.75 weekly salaries, night shifts, and no raise amid 9.89 percent receipts rise while clerical force grew 2.06 percent. He denounces parcel post as a loss to the public, subsidizing large shippers.
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Washington
Casey
Congress
House
Ures
Thomas F. Fisherty
National Federation of Post Office Clerks
Flaherty
Prison Labor Trust Boom in Iowa Prisons
Des Moines reports that convict labor produces aprons at 57.5 cents per dozen and work shirts at 5 cents per item, with Reliance Manufacturing cited for its prison contract costs. Union critics compare costs with five state firms and note state payments and prison support figures for Fort Madison.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Reliance Manufacturing Company
Ok Bull
Union
Reliance Company
Fort Madison
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