Roosevelt Intervenes In Motor Strike

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 32, 8 February 1937, Page 6

Roosevelt Intervenes In Motor Strike

SAVED CONFERENCE FROM COLLAPSE. United Press Association—B« Klee trio Telegraph.—Copyright. Received Sunday, 9.50 p.m. DETROIT, Feb. 6. Repeated telephonic intervention by President Roosevelt saved the motor strike conference from collapsing. Governor Murphy said some progress had been made when he announced the adjournment till to-morrow. Sub-commit-tees have been appointed to meet tonight to study tho vurious questions nvolvod. The President is reported to have persuaded General Motors’ oflicials to remain when twice they were ready to quit. Mayor Gadola ut Flint has signed a writ to arrest all strikers' pickets afi<l officers and organisers of tho union HH contempt of court. The sheriff asked Governor Murphy for military help to make tho arrests. But Mr Murphy indicated that he would oppose the arrests until tho conference ends. The sheriff said he would take no action tonight. GENERAL MAY FORCE EVACUATION. Received Sunday, 10.20 p.m. DETROIT, Feb. 6. Only President Roosevelt's telephone messages again kept the motor strike conference alive during a day in which nothing was accomplished. It will meet again on Monday in what is believed to bo a final session. If there is failure to agree again it is believed General Motors are ready to force tho evacuation of the strikers The New York Times states General Motors are prepared to ask for legislation to impeach Governor Murphy unless he orders tho eviction of the strikers.