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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
Soldrium Of Jefferson Hotel Will
Agdin Be Scene Of Annual Meetinq
Numerous Resolutions to Be
Considered By Locals
Representatives
OFFICIALS MEET
Executive Board In Session
June % To Prepare For
Convention

The National Brotherhood of Oper-
ative Potters will open this years an
nual convention in the solarium of the
Hotel Jefferson, Atlantic City, Mon
day morning, June 27 at 9 o'clock.
A great many resolutions, the ma
jority of which pertain to proposed
wage changes, since this is conference
year, will be considered by the con-
vention, making the task of the rep
resentatives a hard one. Delegates
chosen by the various locals can be
found on another page in this issue.
Credentials have been mailed to the
secretaries Of the various locals.
The preliminary work of the con-
vention will be done Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, and even Sunday if nee
essary, of next week by the members
of the Executive Board who will con-
vene at the same hotel.
President James NJ Duffy, Secre-
taryTreasurer John D. McGillivray,
Second Vice President George Chad
wick, Fifth Vice President George
Turner, Sixth Vice President James
MCGOWAN and Seventh Vice President
Joshua Chadwick will probably leave
East Liverpool June % and meet
First Vice President E. L. Wheatley
of Trenton, Third Vice President,
George Cook of Hamilton Square, N.
]. and Fourth Vice President Alex
Young of Trenton the morning of the
meeting.
President Duffy will preside over
Dorn the board meeting and the con-
vention.
Delegates from this section are
leaving the city Saturday and Sunday,
Most of them have expressed them
selves as going by auto, but there are
some who will journey to Pittsburgh
for train Accommodations.
The hotel is not new to the potters'
convention. 1t was used last year
and for the last session of the 1896
convention. The room, situated on the
top floor of the Jefferson and having
some II full-length windows, is very
pleasant even in the warmest weather
and should afford the delegates an op-
portunity to run straight through the
program without suffering from the
humidity.
(Continuei on PCCe Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
can business.
No Revolutionary Aim

can business.
No Revolutionary Aim
"We are not out to start political
or economic revolution.
"All our efforts and all our power
are directed toward helping our
country make democracy work, toward
helping business regain prosperity and
toward helping the working people of
the nation attain wider measure of
economic and social security.
"Some uniformed skeptics may ask
How can labor help business? The
American Federation of Labor has
answered and is answering that ques-
tion every day. We believe labor and
business can work together coopera-
lively for their mutual benefit and the
national welfare. Friendly relations
between unions and industry are the
key to industrial peace. Industrial
peace is essential to national pros
perity.
Concerted Effort Imperative
Business conditions today are de-
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
Ohio Industrial
Commission Hits
Excessive Fees
Attorneys Forced To Modify
"Unconsciondble" Fee
For Clui1ns
(By Ohio Labor News Service)

(Dy OnlO LABOR news SefNlce)
Columbus, O.-Unethical practices
of some attorneys representing claim
ants for industrial compensation were
condemned by the Ohio Industrial
Commission last week following the
settlement in Franklin County Com
mon Pleas Court of a suit to recover
part of $4,000 attorney fee charged
the benehciaries of an award made by
the Commission in 1885.
"The practice of some attorneys
and representative of those attor-
neys to make statements designed to
lead prospective clients to believe that
they have influence with the Com
mission and that the claimant stands
better chance of securing an award
if represented by them, hints of col
lusion and is deeply resented by the
members of the Commission" the
Commissioners said.
awards are made by the Com
mission solely on their merit, and the
Commission is heartily in accord with
the intent of the law, that it was Gre
ated for the benefit Of injured workers
or dependents of killed workmen and
not attorneys.
Contingent fees, such as appeared
in the case just settled in the Frank
lin County Courts, have been outlawed
by the Ohio Supreme Court, and un-
der provisions of the Ohio workmen's
compensation law, attorneys are re-
quired to file copies of their contract
with the Commission when represent
ing claimants, and the Commission
then allows proper fee, never exceed
ing $500, and that only in extreme
cases." the Commissioners said.
The suit for recovery in the case
in question was filed in the Franklin
County Courts in May 1886, against
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
Cunningham Made
President Of LII lag
Scott. McCooch. Henthorn.
Boyd and Vogal Honored
In Pdden City
FIRE TAKES DOCTOR
DR.. Keifer Dies From Flames
and Smoke As His
Apartment Burns

Paden City, w. Va.-Events here
are rolling along so rapidly that it is
difficult to note all, but here are a
few jottings in brief.
First off, we elected the following
men to office for the latter half of the
present year: Paul S. Cunningham,
president; Joseph A. Scott, vice presi-
dent; Freda McCoach, secretary; Berl
Henthorn, defense secretary; John c.
Boyd, trustee; Martin VOCAL, Jr.,
treasurer.
The president took the lead in dis
cussing the problems confronting the
Atlantic City convention. Other mat
ters of equal Importance were brought
to the floor and solved.
1t is little premature to report on
the banner picnic but from what we
hear, it was certainly knockout. A
lot Of credit must be given John Boyd
who worked hard to get bus to take
the districts potters to the outing. We
believe success attended his efforts.
Upon the return of the bus in the
early morning, a fire in the apartment
over the E. B. Weekly drug store broke
out. The entire structure was en-
veloped in flames in a short time, caus-
ing the death of DR.. B. Keifer. The
firefghters carried the body out of
the wreckage soon as possible, but it
was too late to save his life. Dr.
Keifer was we'll known here and every
one called him friend. Doubtless it
will be a long day before another will
lContinlled ON Pdde TMol
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
4Locdl Delegates
Attend Conference
Political Conference Held
In Columbus Lost
Saturday
NON-PARTISAN
OSFL Executive Board Has
No Substitute For
Sales Tax
NON-PARTISAN

A declaration of principles and
policy, and proposed legislative pro-
gram was submitted by the Executive
Board Of the Ohio State Federation of
Labor to the Ohio A. F. Of L. 1898
Labor Non-Partisan Political confer
ence held in the Neil House, Columbus
last Sunday, June IL.
East Liverpool was represented by
Thomas Cartwright and James Graf
ton, Central Body officials and mem
bers George Salsberry and Albert
Buchheit.
Mr.. Cartwright was named sergeant
alarms and Mr.. Grafton was one OF
committee which considered the re-
port submitted by the Executive
Board.
Twelve central bodies and numerous
local unions throughout the state
were represented when the 651 dele.
gates were seated for the all day
session.
Mike Layden, president of the Ohio
State Federation of Labor presided
and introduced Francis ]. Dillon, repre-
sentative of William Green, presiden,
of the American Federation of Labor
who spoke in the afternoon.
The committee approved the repor'
which was later accepted by the meet
ing. Among many propositions con
sidered was that of the sales tax ques
ton. The Executive Board does no
believe the abolition of the tax is prac
tical at this time. The belief is tha
the abolition of the tax would resul
in hurried and ill-considered tax leg
islation which would harm the low
wage earners.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
Otto Blunkenship
President Of LUZ
Joint Committee From No. IL
and No. l3l Discuss
Problems
DUFFY TO PRESIDE
Mccoy Seen as Busy Mon
At Last Saturdays Great
Potters Picnic

Otto Blankenship will preside over
the meetings Of Local Union IL for
the next six months. Officers were in
stalled at the last meeting.
Frank Haynes made a report on the
work of the standing committee and
also on his work on the statistics. His
work in this department has been out
standing and his records will increase
in value as the years go by.
The mutual problems Of Locals
No. IL and 131 were discussed by
members of these two locals at meet
ing presided over by President James
M. Duffy. We wish the joint commit
tee success in the undertaking.
President Duffy was a welcome
visitor to our last meeting when he
spoke on the problems confronting
the coming convention. 1t was a good
talk ably given and we'll received by
the members.
The local will hear E. V. Faulhaber
Social Security field office head from
Youngstown, at the next meeting
Tuesday night. He will answer all
questions, so if you have any problems
concerning the working of the act
bring them with you.
Brother Saul Mccoy was a busy mar
last Saturday when he was behind the
auto stand. When saw him, it look.
ed as though he might be better
salesman than Cotton Turner, but per.
haps Cotton was hungry.
Our Jiggering friend from Sebring
when announcing the winner of the
500 said the finishers got all the
breaks.
We also noticed our old friend Rube
Smith was on the grounds. He says
he can still make 250 dozen plates
per day.
(Continued on Pode Three)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
East Palestine Had
Good Fun At Picnic
Joyce Louise Rafferty, and
Track Men Bring
Home Prizes
TO ELECT MONDAY

East Palestine, O.-Local Union 81
had very nice attendance at the last
meeting. Everyone reported having
an excellent time at the picnic and
once more this town tried to run off
with all the track events.
We have to hand it to Mr.. and Mrs.
Howard Rafferty, for it was that nice
big baby of theirs, Joyce Louise who
brought one of the baby prizes to East
Palestine. She certainly is beauty
for a seven-month old baby.
Nominations were held at the last
meeting and nominations and election
will be run off next Monday night. Be
present and help this local to be one
of the outstanding organizations in
the Brotherhood.-O. C. 81.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
Buy America Signs
Go Up In Minerva
Committee Chosen To Care
For Hanging Of Huge
Posters
TWAS GREAT PICNIC
Minervd Well Represented
At Idord Park Lost
Saturday

Minerva, O.-Local Union No. 70
met with the usual splendid attend
ance last meeting night. 1t was prob
ably increased some, due to the fact
that it was the meeting for nomination
of officers.
President Smallwood was absent
and the meeting was presided over by
Vice President Scott. Business affairs
were taken care of in rapid order and
we had an early adjournment.
Minerva was we'll represented at the
potters 'Buy American picnic Sat-
urday. Everyone enjoyed themselves
immensely and hope for bigger and
better picnic next year.
An extra committeeA has been ap-
pointed by Local 70 i see that the
"Buy American" signs are erected in
Minerva and vicinity. We want peo-
pie to know this is one hundred per
cent town.
Brother Frank Hull visited Minerva
last Thursday for a special meeting
with the decal girls. The question of
the division of ware IN decal room was
discussed, but an agreeable settlement
could not be reached. They compro-
missed on a fifteen-day set up on the
present arrangement, with chance for
a change if it does not approve efficient
and satisfactory to all.
The convention delegates have re-
ceived their credentials and are very
busy getting ready for the trip east.
Fhe way they are n..nmihg on the
resolutions it looks as though they are
in earnest and should 60 long way
for Local 70 in this convention.
June "a, our next meeting night is
election Of officers. Everyone be pres
ent and vote for the new officials who
are to run the offices of the local fol-
the next six months-O. C. 70.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
Relief May
Not Be Lessened
By Job Insurance
Private Industry Employ.
ment Necessary to Estdb-
lish Eligibility
(By Ohio Labor News Service)

(By Ohio Labor News Service)
Columbus, O.-Unless the quarter
million Ohio workmen now employed
on WPA projects and those receiving
direct relief are given employment in
private industry for specified period
in 1888, they will not be eligible to
receive unemployment compensation
benefits when the Ohio unemployment
compensation law becomes operative
January 1, 1889.
This vitality important fact was es-
tablished last week by w. T. Roberts,
labor member of the Ohio Unemploy-
ment Compensation Commission, when
he was questioned concerning the
effect unemployment compensation
would have in alleviating the relief
problem which has gripped Ohio for
the past year.
The Ohio unemployment compensa-
tion law provides that workers must
have been employed in private indus
try for at least one day in each week
for period of 20 weeks in 1888 to be-
come eligible for unemployment COM
pensation benefits after January /,
1889.
"It is plain to be seen," Commiss-
ioner Roberts said, chat the estimated
250,O00 workers in Ohio, now employ
ed on WPA projects, and the addition
al thousands receiving direct relief
will not be eligible for unemployment
compensation benefits after January
1, 1889, unless private industry pro-
vides the required employment during
the remainder of 1893.
although the Ohio Unemployment
Compensation Commission will have
approximately $110,0O0,000 to its
credit for the payment of benefits
after January l, 1889, this huge funo
will not be available to the thousands
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
Local 86 Members
Tired After Picnic
Wdrehousemen Take Siren.
uous Part In Activities
Of Big Day
TO HOLD ELECTION

A good many members of Local
Union sc were tired last Monday after
their efforts at the BUY American
picnic where fine time was had by
one and all. We are even looking for
ward to the one to be held in 1889.
After hearing the report of our COM
mittee, we feel certain that all our
troubles will be taken care of in short
order.
We have two important reasons to
have a large attendance at the next
regular meeting. We will have election
of officers and hear from Edwin
Faulhaber, Social Security Boaro
member. His talk should interest
every worker. Jack Rafferty, will also
speak on unemployment insurance
Everyone is invited to attend this
meeting which will take place at
o'clock. Our regular meeting starts
promptly at 7. Don't forget.-O. c. sc
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
Perkins Attends
PdrleY In Geneva
Labor Secretary Concerned
With Universal Forty
Hour Week

Geneva, Switzerland.-Fran Per-
kins, Secretary of Labor Of the United
States, arrived in Geneva to partici-
pate in the consideration of the uni
versal 40-hour week and vocational
education and apprenticeship, which
are the major subjects on the agenda
of the oath International Labor Con-
ference held under the auspices of the
International Labor Organization of
the League of Nations.
Miss Perkins visit, following the
election Of John C. Winant, former
chairman of the U. S. Social Security
Board, as director of the International
Labor Office to succeed Harold B.
Butler, whose resignation effective
next January l, was previously accept
ed by the Governing Body of the l.
l.. O., strengthened the impression
here that the United States Govern
ment is embarking on more ener-
getic policy Of international cooper
alton.
This is the first l. L. O. conference
attended by Miss Perkins. In addition
she is the first member of the United
States Cabinet to speak officially here.
Seven other Ministers of Labor are
attending the conference. They in
clude those of France, Great Britain,
Czechoslovakia and Brazil.
Reasons For Blanket Hours
Convention
The main question under considera-
ton by the International Labor Con-
ference is the demand of the work
ers' representatives for blanket con-
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
Temporary Relief
Funds Provided
81 100000 Borrowed From
Sales Tax Receipts For
Immediate Use
(By Ohio Labor News Service)

(By Ohio Labor News Service)
Columbus, O.-As an emergency
measure to provide immediate relief
funds for distressed cities in the state
the General Assembly last week ap-
proved the borrowing of $1,5OO,OOO
from anticipated 1889 sales tax re-
ceipts, and Governor Davey approved
the measure.
This action was determined neces-
sary as the Assembly for the fifth
week of it's special session continued
to null over the relief problems and
means Of solving it, and appeared to
be no nearer definite program than
on the opening day of the session.
Late last week, Governor Davey
had not yet affixed his signature to
the $1,00O,O0O welfare department
building appropriation measure ap-
proved by the General Assembly
which automatically becomes a law
June 13 without his signature.
Legislative committees again last
week failed to start hearings on a
proposed $15,OOO,OOO state institu-
tional building measure, which has
been advocated by Governor Davey
although legislators expressed the
belief that hearings would begin this
week.
Speaking before the Central States
Probation and Parole Conference here
last week, Governor Davey apologized
to the delegates for the "disgracefuP
condition Of Ohio penal institutions
and told them he was ASHAMED of
the conditions we have here in Ohio
He reiterated his intention to OBJ
CONTINUED on Page Three)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
Trddition Wins Mordl Victory Over
Weuther At Annuul Potters' Picnic
Many F Friendships Renewed
On MidwuY Of Idora
Lost Saturday
$4,000 JAM PARK
Parking Lots Overcrowded
Before Noon: Everyone
Has Fine Time

Two well-known and scar-worn
veterans met in a fight to the finish
at last Saturdays great "Buy Ameri-
!. can" Picnic on the Idora Park midway
SK. o. Weatherman had boasted all
week that this was his grand oppor-
tunity to turn the tables and lay Kid
Tradition low in their fourteenth an
nual meeting and thus spoil a Potters'
Picnic.
Even after watching X. o. 60
through an impressive workout the
night before the battle, the kid had
plenty of hackers and betting was
about even. When the bell rang at
a. m. on the morning of June II
the kid rushed from his corner and
placed X. o. on the defensive with
a terrific body slashing throughout
the day as the sun came out to make
it one of the best days in the history
of the annual reunion.
Just before the end of the bout
however, close observers could see the
kid was firing fast and he walked
right into a powerhouse right to the
button, appropriately enough, just as
the fight card was being staged. The
kid proved game and tried to come
back after his handlers had worked
over him for more than an hour, but
it was too much of strain. He fought
valiantly and was in no way dis
graced, but rather given credit for q
moral victory.
With every inch Of parking space
filled long before noon, park officials
estimated the crowd at between twelve
and thirteen thousand. They were
betting on Kid Tradition after being
advised by his most enthusiastic sup.
portsrs, George Goppert, George Tur.
ner and William Watkin, picnic COM
mittee officials, and "Frisky" Howell
announcer.
Many an old, and almost forgotten
friendship was renewed as the potters
gathered on the midway or at one OF
the features on the all-day program
President James M. Duffy was busy
man greeting visitors from locals. Sec
retary-Treasurer John D. McGillivray
said he kept up a steady pace to take
in all the events on the program. First
Vice President E. l.. Wheatley was sc
Continued on Poqe Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-06-16
j. j. j. + + J. j. + + j. j. 4
LOST AT PICNIC

+ Small white purse containing :
+ keys and change. Lost at or near :
+ baby show. Please return to :
+ George Weingartner, 321 West :
+ Church Alley, City.
+ Large cameo brooch, keep
! sake. Probably lost near coffee
+ stand. Return to r. Frank Reed,
+ 875 Jennings avenue, Salem, O.
+ = + + 4 \ = . \ = i = = 4
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-30
WARMING ON CUSS WORDS

BURGOS, Spain, Aug. 30.-Min- ister of Interior Serrano Suner has directed provincial governors in Ma tionalist Spain to wage campaigns against blasphemy and islander.
 The Nationalist press acclaimed the order, which authorized civil governors to invoke the full mea- sure of the law against offenders.
 One newspaper commented: "No country displays this ugly vice as much as Spain. Our language, the most beautiful and rich in the world, is spoken by many who be- spatter it with filthy interjections, taking in vain the name of God and the Saints"
 Names of persons fined for blas- phemy and islander are published in the newspapers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-30
SAN FRANCISCO WAREHOUSES
 CLOSING DOORS
Bay City's Labor Strife Re ported Spreading
 Three WeeksOld

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug. 30. Apparent general closing of the drygoods branch warehouse indus try is under way as the city's labor strife neared a crisis comparable with the 1886 maritime strike.
 Five of the seven member plants of the Association of San Francisco Distributors are closed and sus- pension of operations of other ware houses is regarded as likely.
 The listed closed warehouses now are 75 liquor warehouses, 30 grocery warehouses, 25 public warehouses, 5 drygoods warehouses, 4 hardware warehouses, 10 drug warehouses and the F. w. Woolworth plant from which the tieup started three weeks ago.
 More than 2,000 warehouse work CTS are idle and this number does not include truckmen or other handlers.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-30
Cabinets of Two Nations Approve of Actions
 Against Germany
HITLER TOLD TO STOP HIS CAMPAIGN OF HATE
Mobilization of Industry Is Authorized- Trouble
 Tn Far East
(By Associated Press)

Great Britain and France today took emergency action to prevent war in Europe but at the same time prepared to meet the conflict if it comes.
 The Cabinets of Great Britain and France went into executive sessions simultaneously today midst the heaviest war clouds since 1914. The two Cabinets gave their, gov- ernments unanimous approval of steps already taken and Foreign Ministers were also given approval for actions in the Czechoslovakia crisis.
 Demand on Germany
 Future policies were not disclosed but it is believed the British Min isters decided to make calm but firm final demand that Germany immediately halt the campaign of hate against Czechoslovakia and cooperate in efforts to settle the Czech minority problem.
 
 The French Cabinet voted to lengthen the hours of working in national defense industries of the public service for public saefty."
 At the same time the Cabinet took definite steps for virtual pow CT to mobilize all French industry if necessary at a moments notice.
 Tension Increases
 The tension between Germany and Czechoslovakia has been in- creased by a second German pro- test against the alleged insult of the Imperial German Army by a Czech newspaper Germany prev iously protested, on Saturday, and demanded immediate action to pre- vent further islander"
 Far East Trouble
 Uneasiness is also felt in the Far East as the result of a state ment made by Lieut.. Gen. Seishiro Itagaki, Japanese War Minister, that more clashes between the Jap anese and Soviet Russian forces on the Siberian frontier will likely occur"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-08-30
TORNADO, RAIN HITS SECTION
 MEXICO LAND
Nine Persons Are Known Dead = 400 Families
 Reported Homeless

MONTEREY, Mexico, Aug. 30.- Nine persons are known to be dead and more than 400 families are homeless in northeastern Mexico, industrial center, as the aftermath of a hurricane that swept inland from the Gulf of Mexico.
 The gale brought torrential rains in this area, nine inches in 36 hours that sent rivers and creeks on sudden rises.
 Eight of the known dead are motorists who were caught in the floods of the rivers and other streams