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The Madison Daily Leader
Madison, Lake County, South Dakota
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Washington, April 10: Samuel Gompers' labor committee of the Council of National Defense aims to prevent strikes and labor disputes during the war, with a report emphasizing national defense as the top priority and requiring council approval for any changes in labor standards.
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Samuel Gompers Hopes to Prevent Trouble During War.
Washington, April 10. - No strikes or labor disputes of any kind during the war is the program of the labor committee of the council of national defense's advisory commission, headed by Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor.
In a report adopted unanimously by the council and commission and made public the committee declares "the defense and safety of the nation must be the first consideration of all patriotic citizens" and purposes that whenever emergencies arise requiring a change of standards such changes should be made only after investigation and approval by the council of national defense.
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April 10
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The labor committee of the council of national defense's advisory commission, headed by Samuel Gompers, president of the American Federation of Labor, adopted a report unanimously declaring no strikes or labor disputes during the war, prioritizing national defense and requiring investigation and approval by the council for any changes in standards due to emergencies.