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Bibliography of Silver City Daily Press Newspaper Articles and Advertisements about the Empire Zinc Company Strike, October 1950 to February 1952

Compiled by the Staff of Miller Library

Silver City, N.M.

The strike at the Empire Zinc Company mine by the International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers, Local 890, in Hanover, New Mexico, October 1950 to February 1952, was the inspiration for the movie “Salt of the Earth.”

All articles appeared in the Silver City (N.M.) Daily Press.

“Miners Walk out As Talks Collapse,” 17 October 1950, pp. 1, 2.

“Empire Strike May Hamper Other Mines,” 18 October 1950, pp. 1, 2.

“Chino Plans to Stockpile Zinc during Walkout,” 19 October 1950, pp. 1, [?].

“Mining Companies Hike Pay by Dime an Hour in County,” 20 October 1950, p. 1.

“Empire Talks End; Strike Continues Here,” 27 October 1950, pp. 1, 2.

“Chino Grants more Vacation, Sick Benefits,” 31 October 1950, pp. 1, 2.

“Predict ‘Rebirth’ of Lead, Copper, Zinc Mines,” 6 November 1950, pp. 1, 9.

“Empire, Union Break off New Negotiations,” 18 November 1950, pp. 1, [?].

“Union Replies to Company in Empire Strike; Say Company Is ‘Stalling,’” 2 December 1950, pp. 1, [?].

“New Attempt to Settle Strike Fails,” 8 March 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Union Claims It’s Ready to Talk to Empire,” 9 March 1951, pp. 1, 16.

“Empire, Union Resume Talks to End Strike,” 13 March 1951, pp. 1, [?].

“Empire Parley Breaks off As Strike Continues,” 14 March 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Empire Zinc Division, New Jersey Zinc Company. “Empire Zinc Offers ‘Back to Work’ Wage Increase” [advertisement], [?] March 1951, p. [?].

Empire Zinc Division, New Jersey Zinc Company. “Some Facts about the Strike at Empire Zinc” [advertisement], 20 March 1951, p. [?].

Empire Zinc Division, New Jersey Zinc Company. “Empire Zinc Has Made Every Reasonable Effort to Settle the Strike” [advertisement], 26 March 1951, p. [?].

Empire Zinc Division, New Jersey Zinc Company. “Many Empire Zinc Employees Want to Return to Work” [advertisement], 2 April 1951, p. [?].

“Putnam Chosen President of New Mine Union,” 12 April 1951, pp. 1, [?].

“Montoya to Head Union; Jencks Moving,” 18 April 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Union Swap Blows on Election Eve,” 3 May 1951, pp. 1, [?].

“Miners Association Swamps Mine-Mill in Vote at U.S. Mines,” 5 May 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Protest Called over Layoff; Company Says ‘No Grievance,’” 10 May 1951, pp. 1, 2[?].

“Union Warns It Won’t Let Picket Lines Be ‘Forced,’” 7 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Union Protests Hiring of Special Deputies for Monday,” 8 June 1951, pp. 1, 9.

“Goforth Says Extra Men to Enforce Law on Both Sides,” 9 June 1951, p. 1.

Empire Zinc Division, New Jersey Zinc Company. “Who Owns the Highway? The Union or the Public?” [advertisement], 9 June 1951, p. [?].

Empire Zinc Division, New Jersey Zinc Company. “Are the Union Leaders Bigger than the Law?” [advertisement], 11 June 1951, p. [?].

“Jencks Held after Sheriff Orders Empire Road Cleared,” 11 June 1951, pp. 1, [?].

Empire Zinc Division, New Jersey Zinc Company. “The Union Continues to Defy the Law” [advertisement], 12 June 1951, p. [?].

“Roach Says Visit only to Investigate Strike Situation,” 12 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Company Says ‘Some Employees’ Have Returned to Jobs,” 13 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Empire Zinc Division, New Jersey Zinc Company. “The Law Protects People on all Roads, Public or Private” [advertisement], 13 June 1951, p. [?].

“Empire Begins Operat[?]; Trial Continues; NLRB Plans to Hear Union Labor Charge,” 14 June 1951, pp. 1, [?].

“Warrants Issued for Six Pickets,” 15 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Steele, Bert. “Pickets Defy Officers,” 16 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Fear New Violence,” 16 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Gov. Mechem Not to Send Police Yet,” 16 June 1951, p. 1.

Lucero, Mrs. Frank V., Brenda Velasquez, Mrs. Lorenzo Torrez, Mrs. Agustin Chacon, Mrs. V. B. Becerra, Mrs. Enrique Polanco, Darin Chavez, Lupe Martinez, Roman Campos, Geneviva Altimaiono. Letters to the Editor. 16 June 1951, p. [?].

Empire Zinc Division, New Jersey Zinc Company. “Women and Children First on Picket Lines!” [advertisement], 16 June 1951, p. [?].

Empire Zinc Division, New Jersey Zinc Company. “To Empire Zinc Employees and to Men Seeking Employment” [advertisement], 17 June 1951, p. [?].

“Deny Charges of Unlawful Assembly in Hanover Trouble,” 18 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Delay Picket Hearing till 2 p.m. Thursday; Lawyer Misses Connection,” 19 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Women Organize Picket Group; Union Officials Due Here; Court Hearing to Be Held Tomorrow,” 20 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Velasquez, Ernest, Fred Barreras, Vicente B. Cecerra, Pablo Montoya. Letter to the Editor, 20 June 1951, p. [?].

“Empire Wants Order to Clear Road in Hanover Region,” 21 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Union Attorney Warns Jencks of Right to Refuse Answers,” 22 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Mechem Says He Won’t Act in Strike Yet,” 22 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Radio Scripts Discussed,” 23 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Empire Zinc Division, New Jersey Zinc Company. “Empire Zinc Has Offered to Resume Negotiation” [advertisement], 23 June 1951, p. [?].

“Two Hearings Due Tomorrow in Empire Strike; Peace Talk Fails; NLRB Opens Case on Union Complaint Tomorrow; Injunction Trial Continues,” 25 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“One Hearing Ends As One Opens in Empire Zinc Strike Dispute; Marshall to Rule Later on Injunction,” 26 June 1951, pp. 1, 11.

“Picket Complaint Brings Man’s Arrest; Charged with Shooting Gun,” 28 June 1951, p. [?].

“Minor Trouble Causes Stir on Picket Line,” 29 June 1951, pp. 1, 11.

“Judge to Grant Injunction against Pickets at Empire,” 30 June 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Martinez, Caroline, Aurora Chavez, Mrs. Lorenzo Montoya, J. G. Zamora, Geneva Altamiramo. Letters to the Editor, 30 June 1951, p. [?].

Molina, Carmen. Letter to the Editor. 2 July 1951, p. [?].

Empire Zinc Division, New Jersey Zinc Company. “Why Has the Union Started a Smear Campaign?” [advertisement], 5 July 1951, p. [?].

“Union, Empire Meet again with Mediators,” 5 July 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Empire Strike Talks Flop,” 6 July 1951, pp. 1, 7.

“Judge Signs Strike Injunction,” 10 July 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Morales, B. D. Letter to the Editor, 10 July 1951, p. [?].

“The Union Continues to Defy the Law” [advertisement], 11 July 1951, p. [?].

“Five Held in Beating of Man at Fierro Saturday,” 11 July 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Mine-Mill Tells Companies ‘End Stalling,’” 12 July 1951, p. 1.

“Attack on Deputies Brings Complaints against Four at Hanover,” 12 July 1951, p. 1.

“Courts Keep Busy in Strike; Judges Hear Battle,” 13 July 1951, pp. 1, 2.

A Daily Press Reader of Bayard. Letter to the Editor, 13 July 1951, p. [?]

Armijo, Mrs. Ray. Letter to the Editor, 13 July 1951, p. [?].

“Kennecott Closes Utah Refining Plant,” 13 July 1951, p. [1?].

Arciero, Maria E., Mrs. C. O. Hartless, Carmen L. Sias, Cecilia Barela, Savina S. Salazar. Letters to the Editor, 14 July 1951, p. [?].

“Nervous Peace Reigns over Picket Lines,” 14 July 1951, p. [?].

“Strike Leaders Attack Daily Press in Circular,” 16 July 1951, p. [?].

Fierro, Lupe Elizalde. “Criticizes Sheriff, District Attorney,” [Letter to the Editor], 16 July 1951, p. [?].

“Two Deputies Face Assault Charges Here; Pickets Sign Complaints,” 16 July 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“‘Blackout’ Brought on by Inaccurate News from Union,” 17 July 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Goforth, Foy Ask Governor to Send Aid,” 17 July 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Stephens, Chas. U., et al. “Notice to the Public” [advertisement], 17 July 1951, p. [?].

“[?] Meet with Mechem; Official Talk Over Strike Situation at Deming Huddle,” 18 July 1951, pp. 1, 12.

“[?] Expects More Trouble; Doesn’t Give Any Idea of What Can Be Done in Strike,” 19 July 1951, pp. 1, [?].

“Deputy and Picket in Ruckus at Jail Door after Hearing,” 20 July 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Gibney, Gertrude. Letter to the Editor, 20 July 1951, p. [?].

“Union Walks out of Contempt Hearing at Court,” 21 July 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Mobs Demand Deputy Be Fired,” 21 July 1951, p. 1.

“Bulletin” [No decision reached after meeting between Sheriff and pickets], 21 July 1951, p. 1.

“Union, Six Officials Found Guilty,” 23 July 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Lawyers, Judge Ask Mechem to Act in Tense Strike Dispute,” 23 July 1951, pp. 1, 11.

“Union Takes Issue with Judge; Blames Empire for Trouble,” 24 July 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Release Letters to Mechem,” 24 July 1951, pp. 1, [10?].

“Travis Faces Charge,” 24 July 1951, pp. 1, 15.

“Expect Change in Deputy Setup at Line; Union Replies to Bar Judge,” 25 July 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Union Leaders Warn Chance for Shutdown; Reply to Bar Officials,” 26 July 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“NLRB to Hear Application for Representation,” 26 July 1951, p. 1.

Rivera, Mrs. Antonio. Letter to the Editor, 26 July 1951, p. [?].

“Mechem Asks Mediation in Walkout,” 27 July 1951, p. 1.

Arrey, Polly. Letter to the Editor, 27 July 1951, p. [?].

“Empire Rejects Offer of State Mediation; Union Reply Qualified,” 28 July 1951, pp. 1, 6.

“No Trouble at Hanover Picket Line,” 29 July 1951, p. 1.

“Miners Set for Strike Vote,” 31 July 1951, pp. 1, 11.

“The Union Continues to Defy the Law” [advertisement], 31 July 1951, p. [?].

“El Paso Meeting Underway,” 2 August 1951, p. 1.

“Union Urges Approval,” 2 August 1951, pp. 1, [?].

Parker, S. J. Letter to the Editor, 2 August 1951, p. [?].

“Empire, Union Agree to Issue Joint Statement Late Today,” 3 August 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Little Progress in Mine Talks,” 4 August 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Miners Here Approve Plan for Walkout,” 4 August 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Union Officials Face Charges of Attacking Integrity of Judge,” 6 August 1951, pp. 1, [?].

“Chino Workers Sit Down in Grievance Case,” 6 August 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Strike Parley Fails,” 6 August 1951, pp. 1, 11.

“Contempt Case Gets Suspended Jail Terms for Two Men,” 7 August 1951, pp. 1, [?].

“Deputies Freed; Union Protests State Fund Use,” 8 August 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Huertz, Rebecca, and Mrs. Bert Wing. Letter to the Editor, 8 August 1951, p. [?].

“Sheriff Denies State Fund to Pay Deputies,” 10 August 1951, pp. 1, [?].

“Why the Union Wanted Police Removed” [advertisement], 10 August 1951, p. [?].

“Roach Slaps at Statement of Sheriff, D.A.,” 11 August 1951, p. 1.

“Charges Filed on Pickers; Claim Assaults,” 12 August 1951, pp. 1, 7.

“Two Arrested, Three Sought in Picket Fuss,” 14 August 1951, pp. 1, [?].

“Change Made in Sheriff’s Fund Request; Union Wants It Squelched,” 15 August 1951, p. [?].

“Striker Held on Gun Toting Charge Here,” 16 August 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Pickets Say They Are the Law” [advertisement], 16 August 1951, p. [?].

“Company to Appeal; Union Charges Stall,” 17 August 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“New Charges Face Empire Pickets; Say Road Blocked,” 17 August 1951, p. 1.

“Six More Charges Files in Picket Line Headache,” 18 August 1951, p. [?].

“Empire Zinc Has Always Bargained in Good Faith” [advertisement], 18 August 1951, p. [?].

“Four Held for Peace Bond Hearing; Union Protests Arresting Officers,” 21 August 1951, p. [?].

“Woman Picket Fined $25 for Alleged Violence,” 21 August 1951, p. [?].

“Six Told to Post Money,” 22 August 1951, pp. 1, 11.

“Four Sent to Hospital after Fracas on Line; Three More Mines Idle,” 23 August 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Roach Probes Blockade,” 24 August 1951, pp. 1, [?].

Empire Zinc Division, New Jersey Zinc Company. “What Happens When a Mob Runs Wild?” [advertisement], 24 August 1951, p. [?].

“Union Denies Picket Line Blocked Trucks Delivering Groceries,” 25 August 1951, pp. 1, [?].

Huyett, S. S. Letter to the Editor, 25 August 1951, p. [?].

“Quiet Reigns on Empire Zinc Picket Lines,” 27 August 1951, p. [?].

“Habeas Corpus Hearing Set for Pickets,” 28 August 1951, p. [?].

“Pickets Free As Judge Rules Paper Defective,” 29 August 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“New Charges Issued against Empire Pickets,” 30 August 1951, p. [?].

“Union Waiting for Details of Wage Parley,” 31 August 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“600, Left Idle by Strike, Ask Job Compensation,” 1 September 1951, p. [?].

“Empire Pickets Disqualify Judge in Trials,” 4 September 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Carrillo, Jose G. Letter to the Editor, 4 September 1951, p. [?].

“[?] Strike; Local Union Waiting for Official Word before Taking Action,” 5 September 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Mine-Mill to Meet Tonight, Vote on Federal Court Order,” 6 September 1951, pp. 1, [?].

“Strikers Ask Commissioners to Fire Sheriff,” 6 September 1951, p. 1.

“Local Union Agrees to Abide by U.S. Court Order to Work,” 7 September 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“[?] on Strike Front; Leaders Attending Mine-Mill Six-Day Meeting in Nogales,” 10 September 1951, p. 1.

“KSIL Will No Longer Take Union Program,” 13 September 1951, pp. 1, 8.

“Chamber of Commerce against Picketing of Merchants,” 13 September 1951, p. 1.

“Mrs. Jencks P[?] to Charge; T[?],” 14 September 1951, p. 1.

“Strike Costs near Million in Payroll,” 15 September 1951, p. [?].

“Union Threatens Action against Radio Station,” 17 September 1951, p. [?].

“Board Opens Hearing on Strike Trouble,” 18 September 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Snell Claims Pickets Stopped Traffic,” 19 September 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Photos Shown to Back Charge in NLRB Case; Testimony Continues,” 20 September 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“[?] Prominent Labor [?] Mine-Mill Local,” 20 September 1951, p. 1.

“Jencks Claims Trouble Could Be ‘Provoked,’” 21 September 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Expect NLRB to Examine Radio Scripts; Hearings Continue,” 22 September 1951, pp. 1, 2.

International Union of Mine, Mill and Smelter Workers. Local 890. “New York Money Pays for Grant County Bullets!” [advertisement], 22 September 1951, p. [?].

“NLRB Nears End of Case against Union,” 25 September 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Picket Fight Trial Delayed; Request Jury,” 25 September 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“[?] Heat of Strike; Law-Order Group to Visit Santa Fe; Union Man Speaks,” 25 September 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Smith, Chas. J. Letter to the Editor, 25 September 1951, p. [?].

“Union Begins Defense of Picket Charges,” 26 September 1951, pp. 1, [?].

“NLRB Winds up Hearing Here; Union Offers By-Laws, Ritual,” 27 September 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Empire Workers Warn ‘Civil War’ Threatens over Strike,” 27 September 1951, pp. 1, [?].

“Mrs. Jencks Found Guilty, Others Freed,” 27 September 1951, pp. 1, [?].

“Say Mechem, Roach May Be Visitors Here,” 28 September 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Mechem Chief Back Home; No Visit Here Seen,” 29 September 1951, p. 1.

“Steelworkers Plan Organization Drive among Mine Workers,” 3 October 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Talk over New Union Prelude to Bayard Fight,” 3 October 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Union, Officials File Appeal in Contempt Case,” 6 October 1951, p. 1.

“Mine-Mill to Hold Strategy Meeting Tonight,” 8 October 1951, pp. 1, 16.

A Grant County Organization for the Defeat of Communism in our Labor Unions. “To the Membership of Mine-Mill Local 890” [advertisement], 8 October 1951, p. [?]. Newspaper has same advertisement in Spanish, 10 Oct 1951.

“Charge Filed in Alleged Picket Incident; Pray for Labor Peace,” 13 October 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Cross-Complaints Filed by Pickets in Hanover Dispute,” 15 October 1951, p. 1.

“Hearing Set for Thursday in Picket Row,” 16 October 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Mine-Mill Reveals 20 1/2 Cents Pay Hike in Agreement,” 20 October 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Davis, Elmer. “This Vital Issue of Communism” [advertisement paid for by A Grant County Organization for the Defeat of Communism in our Labor Unions] 20 October 1951, p. [?].

“ASR Talks to Resume this Week,” 22 October 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“AS&R, Union Due to Meet on Contract Soon,” 30 October 1951, p. [?].

“Picket Case May Bring Test of Bond Law,” 31 October 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Grant County Organization for the Defeat of Communism in our Labor Unions, A. “An Open Letter to Rank and File Members of Local 890” [advertisement], 3 November 1951, p. [?].

Bayard Amalgamated Local 890. “$1,000,000.00 per Year Additional Business for Grant County” [advertisement], 3 November 1951, p. [?].

“ASR, US Sign Contracts with Unions,” 8 November 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Picket Freed on Reduced Peace Bond,” 10 November 1951, p. 2.

Grant County Organization for the Defeat of Communism in our Labor Unions, A. “An Open Letter to Rank and File Members of Local 890” [advertisement], 10 November 1951, p. [?].

“County Clerk Sues Union for Libel,” 28 November 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Grant County Organization for the Defeat of Communism in our Labor Unions, A. “An Open Letter to Rank-and-File Membership of Mine-Mill Local 890” [advertisement], 1 December 1951, p. [?].

“Workers Call Strike over Order Dispute,” 6 December 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“New Contempt Action Filed in Empire Strike; Hearing Set; More Defendants Named; Court Issues Order,” 8 December 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Pickets Cleared from Empire Road,” 10 December 1951, p. 1.

“Quiet Reigns after State Police Order Pickets to Clear Highway,” 11 December 1951, p. 1.

“[?] Block Empire Again; Officials Plan New Kennecott Wage Hikes State Police Consider Action; Captain to Consult with Roach,” 12 December 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“[?] Flares at Empire; Two Injured When Struck by Rocks; Pickets Face Charges,” 13 December 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Union to ‘Continue Fight for Right to Picket,’ Says Mine-Mill Leader,” 13 December 1951, p. [1?].

“Empire Workers Enter Plant without Fight,” 14 December 1951, p. 1.

“Workers Ask Decertification of Mine-Mill,” 14 December 1951, pp. 1, 2.

Grant County Organization for the Defeat of Communism in our Labor Unions, A. “Around and Around It Goes—Where It Will Stop, Nobody Knows,” 15 December 1951, p. [?].

“Mechem, Commission Give Roach Authority to Enforce Injunction,” 17 December 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“‘No Firearms’ Edict Issued by Police Captain,” 17 December 1951, pp. 1, 2.

“Picket Files Appeal of $20 J.P. Court Fine,” 26 December 1951, p. [?].

“Picket Held under Revival of Peace Bond,” 27 December 1951, pp. 1, 7.

“Court Delays Hearing in Contempt Case,” 3 January 1952, p. [?].

“Mechem Refers Union Complaint to Federals,” 3 January 1952, p. [?].

“Union Denies Libel; Settlement Attempt Fails,” 6 January 1952, p. [?].

“Empire Zinc Mill Resumes Normal Operation,” 8 January 1952, p. [?].

“Union Appeal of Contempt Conviction Taken under Scrutiny by High Court,” 12 January 1952, p. [?].

“Strict Order in Court during Contempt Hearing,” 12 January 1952, p. 1.

“Jury Trial Denied by Judge in Contempt Proceeding,” 14 January 1952, p. [?].

“Empire Manager Tells Story of Picket Line Incidents,” 15 January 1952, p. 1.

“Questions List of Picket Line,” 16 January 1952, pp. 1, 2.

“Union Petition Pending Ruling by Courts,” 17 January 1952, pp. 1, 2.

“Jencks Called to Testify in Labor Hearing,” 18 January 1952, pp. 1, 2.

“Picketline Shooting Brings $25,000 Suit,” 21 January 1952, p. 1.

“Empire, Union Continue El Paso Peace Talks; Both Parties Mum on Hope for Strike End,” 22 January 1952, p. 1.

“Mediator Reveals Hope for Settlement of Empire Dispute,” 23 January 1952, p. 1.

“Company Gives More Pay, Union Concedes on Collar-to-Collar,” 24 January 1952, pp. 1, 2.

“Company Ready to Notify Workers Jobs Waiting for Them,” 25 January 1952, pp. 1, 2.

“Empire Workers Slowly Resume Former Positions,” 28 January 1952, pp. 1, [?].

“Contempt Hearing Opens Second Week,” 28 January 1952, p. 1.

“Procession Gives Thanks for Settlement,” 28 January 1952, p. 1.

“Plaintiff Case Continues in Contempt Trial,” 29 January 1952, p. [?].

“Judge Ponders Decision in Contempt Case,” 1 February 1952, p. 1.

“New Superintendent Takes Charge at Empire,” 14 February 1952, p. [?].

“Empire Miners Begin Moving Back to Work,” 14 February 1952, p. [?].