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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
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Posing Of Miller
Salem Locdl Loses One Of Its
Most Active Members
In MunY Years
MANY BIRTHDAYS
Decdl Mdchine Girls Cele-
brdte With Showers
On Sisters

Salem, O.-Local Union No. az paid
it's last respects at the bier of Matthew
Miller who was buried Tuesday. Prac-
tically every member made the trip to
the Miller home in Sebrng. The
charter of the local will be draped for
the next 80 days.
Brother Miller was probably the
most active member of this local since
the days of the late Harry Green. We
feel great loss in the passing of this
man who was always present at every
meeting and gathering. Matt was a
main spoke in our wheel of motion.
When he died he was the chairman of
the shop committee and the president
of the welfare club. He had sat in
the chair number of terms and while
there his greah>;t. -ecneern was t
make certain that every side of all
disputes was heard. He will be miss
ed for sometime to come by the men,
bers of l.. U. AZ. We wish to extend
our deepest sympathy to his wife and
family.
Birthdays would seem to be in order
for the members this month. Quite
few were born in the same month
as Lincoln and Washington. Helen
Shaffer was honored with a handker-
chief shower. She served ice cream,
heart cookies and valentine suckers.
Gladys Shaffer and Avonne Rice
were surprised with a shower, but
(Continued on Pdoe Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
Contract Report Is
Given By Officers
Nc GillivraY. Turner Nee,
With Members Of
L. u, l56

East Palestine, O.-Local Union No
156 had quite lively meeting here
the other night. A report on the con.
tract was given us by Secretary
Treasurer John McGillivray and Sixth
Vice President George Turner. Sug-
gestions and discussions were flying
around thick and fast. We hope every
thing will be Strengthened out in the
near future.
A word to the wise is usually suf-
ficient, but it seems that some Of our
local members still persist in being
delinquent in their dues and assess
ments. If this condition still prevails,
suspensions are sure to follow. Why
is it that there are a certain few who
are always in arrears. Let's try to
do something about this.
Heard among the Finishers: 81 won-
der if you still have to wait five days
to get a marriage license?" Any of
you fellow workers who have not as
yet had the opportunity to ride in an
airplane, Contact" Ground Crew Mag
and Newt for Pilot Hull's rates.
Embarrassing moments in the life
of a presser: when the boss comes in
the morning and wakens you. If you
doubt this, just ask Kuntz.
If you read the article "Flyers'
Gold" in the March American mag
(Continued on Pace Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
Private Industry Must Provide Work
for Country Jobless Says Federation

The Executive Council of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor, at the con-
clusion of it's Winter meeting at
Miami, Florida, issued Statement
Upon the Business and Economic Con-
ditions of the Nation" which challenge
the effectiveness of the policy of Gov
ernment spending as means Of pro-
viding work for our millions of unem-
ployed and took the ground that
private industry must be relied upon
to develop a permanent solution of the
unemployment problem.
To this end the Executive Council
recommended that steps be taken to
remove the fear felt by those who own
and control industry regarding the
future of business and the control over
it exercised by the Government. When
this is done, the Council believes that
financiers will provide extensive funds
for large industrial expansion and
thus create jobs for the idle.
In Transforming this policy into
practice the Executive Council held
that the complete cooperation of the
Government, industrial management
and Labor is imperative and to attain
this desirable end pledged the full
support of the American Federation
of Labor.
In addition, the Council reaffrmed
the commitment Of the American
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
"Ultimdtum All CIO Unions
Be Blanketed Into AFL
Impossible"
CONTROVERSY AIRED
All Phases Are Thoroughly
Discussed At Meet
In Miulni

Miami, Fla,-The controversy of the
American Federation of Labor with
the Congress of Industrial Organiza.
tions was thoroughly considered by
the A. F. Of l.. Executive Council dur
ing it's Winter session here.
Following the survey made by the
Executive Council, William Green
president of the A. F. of L., stated
at his press conference that there
could be no possibility of making peace
with the C. l. O. until John l.. Lewis,
the leader of that group, withdrew
his ultimatum that all the C. l. o.
unions must be taken into the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor with separate
charters, despite the fact that in
many instances the charters demanded
for the c. |. o. unions would overlap
present A. F. Of l.. charters. The
Lewis ultimatum meant that in a
number of cases there would be two
unions in the same field carrying A.
F. of l.. charters.
Mr.. Green said he could now report
"that private citizens as we'll as rep
resentatives in public life have pre-
sented their views and have appealed
for conferences and for settlement"
of the inter-labor conflict.
"There has been great pressure in
that direction since the Houston con-
vention of the A. F. of L. in October"
he said. 81 am not in a position to
go into detail"
Absurdity of c. l. o. Terms Exposed
Although the ultimatum laid down
by Lewis to the conference composed
of representatives of the A. F. of l..
and the C. l. o. held in Washington,
D. c., in the latter part of 1897 broke
up the peace negotiations at that time
and although the intransigent and die
tatorial attitude of the c. l. o. lead
ership since the peace conference has
maintained the barrier then set up,
Mr.. Green said he believed today that,
"psychologically," the atmosphere is
more favorable for a settlement than
it has been, but that the number of
national unions chartered by the C.
l. o. has raised mechanical difficulties
to the adjustment of the differences.
According to Mr.. Green, acceptance
by the A. F. of l.. of the Lewis ulti-
matum that these new and competitive
Continued on PAGE Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
Members Flockinq
ToLU l2l MEETINGS.
Belts Box and Carton Co. In
Sebring Now Under
Union Banner

Sebring, O.-The meetings of Loca
Union No. 12l have been great Some
Of our members must have made g
New Years resolution, and they Ger,
tainly are keeping it. We are vel
pleased to see the new members tax
ing a keen interest in their own wei
fare and that of the organization.
In answer to the request from Lo.
cal Union No. AZ, in the February
issue Of the Potters Herald, this loca
not only pays the president, but the
two secretaries and treasurer as well
For additional information, write to
this o. C.
Our local was very much grieved to
lose Sister Kathryn Cleggett. He1
death was a shock to the members
She was an excellent member and a
friend of all union labor. She had a
host of friends throughout this section
of Ohio.
This organization is opposed to hav.
ing a doctors examination necessary
either before or after a job is taken
We intend to do all possible to put a
stop to such a practice. If anyone
loses his job through this practice,
recommend he contact President Duffy
at once.
Brother William Berry has turned
in an excellent job of organizing the
Continued on Pode Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
Inifiufe Twelve
New Members AT
Last 80 Meefinq
Richmond Local Holds Best
Attended Meeting In
MdnY Months
DISTRIBUTE LETTER
Brotherhood. In Open Letter.
Points Out Advantages
To Workers

Richmond, Calif.-Twelve new mem.
bers were initiated at the last regular
meeting of Local Union No. 80 which
was the best attended gathering ir
many months. Undoubtedly the reason
for the excellent turnout was the fact
that dodgers were passed out to each
worker as he left the plant the eve
ming before the meeting.
Secretary Jacobsen sponsored mo-
tion in a previous meeting to construct
an open letter to the workers and
place it in their hands.
TIE letter pointing out the advan-
tages to be derived from membership
in the Brotherhood follows:
To the Members Of Local Union No
80, N. B. of O. P.
Suspended Members and Prospective
Members.
Dear Sir and Brother:
At our last regular meeting or
January 27, a motion was passed that
an open letter be written you titled
"Why l am a Dues Paying Member
of Organized Labor"
l am dues paying member of Or
ganized Labor because l believe in
unionism; because believe that or
ganized labor has done for me and has
given me more than l can ever re.
pay to it. By this l mean, that mer
were spilling their blood and organ.
lied labor was struggling to gain bet.
ter working conditions for the wage
Garner of this country before l was
born; yes, shorter hours of toll ano
better wages; and l am thankful to
organized labor for the laws it was
instrumental in having passed. Such
laws as the Workingmen's Compen.
sation Law, Social Security, Unem.
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
Protested Pieces
Settled ByL. U. IS
On Mutual PIunf
Entertainment Committee all
Set For Social Friday.
Murch 3rd

Trenton, n. J.-Settlements on sew
eral protested pieces at the Mutual
have been reached according to re-
port from the shop committee to the
last regular meeting of Local Union
No. 45. All committees are function
ing one hundred per cent as the local
continues to have well attended, live
ly meetings.
Excellent reports are being received
from our delegates to the Central La
Dor Union. Mike Gevock was appoint
ed to this body last week, filling our
quota.
Our drive to round up a few mem
bers who have allowed themselves to
become suspended has been exception
ally successful, but we still have one
or two left. The boys report that these
cases will be taken care of in short
order.
We were pleased to have Brother
James Solon with US as this is prac-
tically the first chance he has had to
pay us visit since he has been or
ganizing. His excellent talk was very
encouraging to the members of Local
fContinued on Pcue Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
Women Defeat Men
At L. u. 81 Meetinq
The Mules Promise Different
Story Next MonddY
NIGHT

East Palestine, O.-Boy! Oh Boy!
did the members of Local Union No
81 ever hand the officers a pleasant
surprise at the last regular meeting
The empty chairs in the hall could
have been counted on one hand. The
ladies beat the ears off the men in at
tendance, but watch the men next
Monday night.
We had some very interesting dis
cussions in regards to shop conditions
and the shop committee reported that
a minor complaint of the ware dress
ers had been settled satisfactorily.
Brother Ed Libert was granted with
drawal card and Brother Jimmy
Vevers was suspended. Brother Bert
Harding was reinstated. understand
there will be more suspensions at the
March 6 meeting unless some of our
members get busy and pay up. The
financial secretary reports he has new
due books and they will be ready for
distribution this week.
The local wishes to extend their
sympathy to Sister Mary Gilhouly,
Inspector, who is on the sick list. The
entire membership wishes her a speedy
recovery, as we'll as Lucille Hull who
was returned home from the hospital
last Saturday.
Our members were saddened to
learn Of the death of Brother Matt
Miller of Sebring. Those who knew
him will remember him as a sincere
and longtime member of the National
Brotherhood of Operative Potters. We
extend our sincere sympathy to the
bereaved family and our deepest sor-
row to his local, No. AZ of Salem, in
the loss of very fine member.
Well members, the admission to our
meeting is still the same, 80 come up
and listen in next Monday. We will
have some interesting dope on the
barber question next week. See you
then.-O. c.. 81.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
Anfi-Lubor Bills
Are InfroducedIn
Ohio Legislature
Proposals To Force Unions
To Incorporate and To
Restrict Officials

Columbus, o. Three legislative
proposals that are definitely anti-la-
Dor in their content and purpose were
among the 428 measures introduced
in the House and Senate of the 93rd
General Assembly last week on the
final day for introduction of bills
without special consent Of the men,
bership.
The three anti-labor bills were in
troduced by Representatives Cyril r.
Culp and Rodger D. Farnsworth, Re-
publicans, both Of Toledo. A number
of other bills which Secretary-Treas-
urer Thomas j. Donnelly Of the Ohio
State Federation Of Labor termed
objectionable" were also introduced.
House Bill No. 461, introduced by
Representative Farnsworth, would re-
quire all labor unions to incorporate
under the laws of the state, and would
prohibit unions not complying with
the law from acting as the collective
bargaining agency for group of
workers.
Representative Culp introduced
House Bill No. 457, which provides
that no person convicted of felony
anywhere in the United States or a
foreign country can hold an elective
or appointive office in trade associ-
alton or labor organization.
He also introduced House Bill No.
45s, providing that no one can be
elected to office in labor organization
unless they are an American citizen,
bona fde member of the organiza-
ton and resident of the county in
which the organization has its head
quarters for three years prior to be-
ing elected.
For violation of the provisions of
House Bill No. 45S, any person con-
victed is subject to fine of from
ST 900 to $4,000 and Imprisonment for
from two to ten years.
Legislation requiring labor unions
to incorporate was introduced in the
Indiana Legislature by Republican
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
Everything Serene
AtLocul Union "a
Shop Committees Have Little
To Do With Production
Going Good

Sebring, O.-Local Union No. 44
met in regular session with President
Howell in the chair. The attendance
was better than usual and we hope it
continues so. Our shop committees
do not seem to be having any trouble
lately; this sounds like everyone is
contented, probably due to the fact
that work is good.
There are plenty of new faces
around the shops lately and we have
been receiving many transfer cards.
We were all very sorry to hear of
the death Of Brother Miller. Although
he was a member Of Local Union No.
AZ, Salem, we will always consider him
as being one of US, as he was a former
member of A. We extend the SYM
pathy Of our membership to the
bereaved family of "Matt."
We had good report from the
Trades and Labor Council. Our dele
gates, Brothers Jackson and Alcorn,
certainly are whizzes when it comes
to reporting meeting.
Don't forget everyone should be
thinking about the resolutions for the
convention and be sure and hand them
into the committee on time. You will
find members of this committee in
every shop.
Next Monday night, February 27,
we will vote for national officers; we
hope everyone will come out and vote.
This is your chance to name the cam
didate you want. Don't stay at home
and then growl afterwards that you
didn't know anything about the cleo
ton.
Our local now has an investigating
committee, composed of Brothers Gott-
schall of the Saxon, Schroeder of the
Limoges, Jackson of the Royal and
Anderson, Gem Clay. If there is any,
one you are in doubt about, as being
entitled to job, or any other ques-
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
cIarher+y Boosts Buy American" Drive
At Trades and Labor 45fk Anniversary
lob Benefits Pass
Hulf Million Mark
All But l4.086 Cluims Have
Been Acted Upon Since
First Of Yeur

Columbus, o. (OLNS).-Although
the House of Representatives decided
last week that it was necessary to re-
organize the administration of the un-
employment compensation law at once
in order to assure the prompt payment
Of benefits to Ohio unemployed, rec
ords Of the Commission disclosed that
all but 14,O8G of the 1852 workers
who have filed claims since the first
Of the year have had their claims act
ed upon.
These l4,O8G claims are being pro-
cessed through the three sections
necessary to determine their validity
and the amount Of benefit to be paid
at the end Of the required three-week
waiting period-wage record, initial
determination and adjustment sec
tions.
The Commission received 4,874
claims for total and partial unemploy-
ment compensation from February 8
to IS, and acted upon 1924, allowing
1888 and disallowing 1886.
Checks amounting to 1897 O84.7S
were sent during that week to 5,165
unemployed who have qualified and
served their required waiting period.
The total amount of benefits paid from
January 80 to February Is is $751;
42361.
U. c. c. statisticians have prepared
estimates of the number of individual
checks which may be issued to unem-
ployed workers during the next
(G,nntinued on pcde TwAl
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
Demands Of Lewis Prevent Peace In
The Labor Movement, Green Declares
Members Urged To
Vote By Local No: IL
Polls Will Be Open One In
the Afternoon. Tuesday,.
Murch 9TH

Local Union No. IL has received its
nomination blanks, making everything
set for the primary election March Z.
The polls will be opened at / p. m.
and they will stay open until the close
of our regular meeting on that date.
Lively discussions marked the last
meeting which ended with the firm
conviction that every member must
perform his duty by voting. The
Brotherhood is in excellent shape at
present which is proof that care and
judgement has been exercised in Sc
lecting it's leaders. Let's continue to
use good judgement in the future.
We have two members, President
Saul Mccoy and Financial Secretary
George Salsberry, contesting for dele
gate to the A. F. of l.. convention in
Cincinnati.
Frank Haynes, our standing commit
tee member gave his usual excellent
report on the doings of that body.
Brother Podewels was absent, but he is
on night turn. That is the only reason
Harry misses.
1t has been noticed that we have
a few more regulars this year. Among
others, we find Luther Hall, Charles
Blazier and William Sprout.
Charles Blazier has been appointed
to the entertainment committee. Here's
hope he gets the committee popped
up a little so we can have a little
lunch and fun one of these nights. A
number of our members are attending
the Trades and Labor Councils Wash
Continued on Pace Two>
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
SoIons Send UCC
Ripper Measure TO
Governor Bricker
Emergency Clause Constitu-
tiondlitY May Be Hit In
Supreme Court
(By Ohio Labor News Service)

(By Ohio Labor News Servlce)
Columbus, O.-Objections raised by
Minority Floor Leader Michael Feigh-
an, Cleveland, to the passage last week
of the Bricker administration sup
ported unemployment compensation
ripper bill as an emergency measure
to become effective Immediately, may
form the basis of suit in the Ohio
Supreme Court attacking the constitu-
tionality Of the emergency feature of
the law.
The objections .of Representative
!, Feighan and other minority party
ymembers Of the House were ignored
as 95 Republican members displayed
complete obedience to the dictates of
their party leaders and disregarded
the united protests of labor and other
organized civic groups by passing the
bill last Thursday as an emergency
measure by vote of 81 to 80, two
Democrats voting with the majority.
In it's amended form, the ripper bill
abolishes the three-member Unem-
ployment Compensation Commission
and places the administration of the
complicated law in the hands of an
administrator, appointed to serve a
four-year term.
A three-member Board of Review
and a seven-member Advisory Coun-
Acil are provided in the measure. The
YBoard Of Review may rescind or
amend rules or regulations formulated
by the administrator, with the Advis-
ory Council acting as an arbitration
body in event of a disputed ruling
with power to adopt the final ruling.
In addition to abolishing the Com.
mission form of administration, the
bill permits employers to appeal
claims allowed unemployed workers
and benefits in those cases will be held
up until the appeal can be heard by
the Board of Review.
Representative w. H. Whetro point.
ed out during the three-hour debate
on the bill in the House that the
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
Excise Tax On Imports
Being Studied BY A. F. L.

The Executive Council Of the
American Federation of Labor at
its recent meeting at Miami, Fla,
directed William Green, president
Of the Federation, to secure all pos
sible information bearing upon the
proposal made by President James
M. Duffy and Secretary-Treasure
John d. McGillivray, of the Broth
erhood along with other representa-
tives of the American Wage Earn
ers Protective Conference that an
excise tax be placed on imported
goods so as to put foreign manu-
factured merchandise on a price
parity with goods of similar quality
made in the United States,
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-31
Wildcast Best Club

willamette university was the
standout team in the Northwest
conference today as a 1875 win
over College of Puget Sound was
added to its string.
While the conference co-cham-
pions were winning easily, the
other co-champion, Pacific univer-
sity, was going down to Eastern
Oregon, 60.
Western Washington College of
Education, gaining m o m en- m
since losing their opener to Pacific
Lutheran, squeezed out a 1910 win
over st. Martins college.
In the feature game of the
Washington Intercollegiate con-
ference. Eastern Washington
knocked off previously undefeated
Central Washington, 10. Lewis
ton Normal beat Whitworth, lat,
working off an earlier II tie.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-31
Giants OnIv
MithoutLoss
NV YORK = me

NV AOkh -- The New York
Giants. a rsmarkabls gang OF
money ball players" who'll put
out only enough 10 win. were the
only gndsfsated team in the Ma
tiouai Football league today.
The Giants triumphed over the
Brooklyn Dodgers. 10. yesterday
and gained undisputed possession
OF the eastern division lead and
extended their record OF no defeats
through 10 games. Tar only other
anbeaten team. the Washington
Redskins. bit the dust out in Mil
waukee where the Green Bay
Packers won, 24-i4.
biggest surprise In the pro
ranks was Detroit's 1910 con-
quest OF the Chicago Bears.
practically eliminating the
Windy CITY eleven from the
championship race. The Pack
ers and Lions remain dead
locked for the western division
lead. each with five victories
and one defeat. In the other
Sunday game the Pittsburgh
Pirates battled the favored
Cleveland Rams 10 l3-la
deadlock.
For the third straight Sunday
the pro league exceeded the l00.-
600 mark in attendance, drawing
1oo. s22 paid customers to the four
games. Top crowd was 34.o32
which saw the Giant-Dodge game
At Brooklyn. setting a football at
tendance record for Flatbush.
Despite cold and rain 30,s03 paid
70 see the Besrs-Lions tussle at
Chicago. The Packers Redskins
game at Milwaukee drew "a, 3os
and the attendance at the Pirates
Rams game at Cleveland was
1879.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1939-10-31
MORE THAN $4,000 CHINKS
WILL BE RELEASED THIS YEAR

be the third WPA project TO
operate at that hatchery and
the twenty-first since WPA
began in 1885 for expansion of
facilities for the production of
game fish and game birds in
this state.
"Washington's opportunities for
d evelopin & good hunting and
stream and lake fishing are among
the best in the nation" observed
Abel, land WPA will continue to
cooperate in every possible way to
increase facilities for the artificial
propagation OF game birds and fish
in this state"
In 1885 the state liberated 20, 999
birds, and by 1888 the figure had
increased to ss,424, according to
McCauley.