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The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13

One pound salt Goldfish. , table
spoons butter. tablespoons flour
, cups milk. tablespoon chopped
onion, seasoning. tablespoon
minced parsley. egg yolk tea
spoon Worcestershire sauce.
Soak Goldfish in cold water over
night. or place in saucepan. cover
with cold water and slowly bring
10 boil Drain. add fresh cold
water and bring 70 boil again II
cod!ish is very salty and dry and
hard. repeat this process third
time. Because this psrooiling mas
been neglected. Goldfish often Is
considered unpalatablc
Heat butter and add chopped
onion Cook one minute then stir
IN flour Slowly add milk and sea
son to taste Add shredded. fresh
encd Goldfish and simmer about NJ
teen minutes This may bo done
III double boiler Beat egg yolS
lightly in a little milk. then SIR
INTO cream sauce Add parsley and
Worcestershire sauce. Cook i've
minutes more and serve Delicious
with baked potatoes. ,oaS, or toast
cd crackers
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
Jobless Fund
Speed Payments

Baltimore. April 10 - Benefit
claims filed in the last two week.
OF March are nov subject to the
provisions OF the Maryland Unem-
ployment Compensation Act AZ
amended by the session OF the leg
iSlsture which ended on Monday
night.
Under this act. benefit payment,
based on more expeditions sched-
ule will b. under way in the second
week OF the current month.
Payments on benefits not com
pletcd before April under the
original act will be continued until
completed. without change.
The new benefit year began on
Saturday last. April /. and will end
on March 81. 1910. New benefits
Will be based OH earnings in tho
new base period-the twelve calcn-
dar months of 1888.
To explain the changes in the
Law. the Maryland Unemployment
Compensation Board is preparing
and will soon issue new booklc.
for the information OF workers.
No tax is imposed on tho worker
for unemployment compensation in
Maryland He pays absolutely Moth
ing
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
John L. Lewis Defends The
Wagner Labor Act; Charges
Foes MiSrepreSent The Facts
CIO Analyses Amendment Proposals And
Finds They Will Cripple Operation
MORE A. F. OF L. UNIONS OPPOSE ANY
AMENDMENT

John l.. Lewis CI0 head. in article appearing in
this months issue Of FORTUNE Magazine. shows very
clearly what will happen 10 the Wagner Act IL its enemies
have their way. We reprnting the high lights of the
article.
Hearings on the amendments are proceeding in Wash
ingtOn We urge readers keep close watch the
local press in its reporting of the sessions We have already
shown how biased they toward the Wagner Act and
have believe that they will change. But
should he able expect the truth in their columns. When
will they publish the facts that A. F. Of L. unions
have gone record being opposed 10 any changes?
When will the Cumberland papers print the truth on
the Wagner Act and the call for amendments?
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
Cheyenne
Labor Raps
Walsh Burke

Cheyenne wyo-AFL unions N
Cheyenne are opposed to both Sem
ator Burke and Senator Walsh IN
their attempt to amend tho Wagner
Act out OF existence.
This news comes from A. L. Buck
secretary OF the CHEYENNE Fedora
ton OF Teachers and head OF the
Central Labor Union ,Atl' Legs
lajivc Committee.
Opposed 10 Both
Buck wrote TO Representative
Schwartz OF his district saving
The Cheyenne Teachers Union IS
emphatically opposed to both the
Burke and the Walsh bills
After study of both II was felt
that the primary purpose was 10
emaSculate thr powers OF the Board
rather than TO provide any iunda-
mental solution 10 the problem OF
labor and capital and it would b
loss 10 labor 10 lose the night 10
Seif-orcsnization and collective bar
gaining as guaranteed by the wag-
ner Act"
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13

has been done and ne have made
great and important step IN the
advancement OF democracy IN the
United States.
Gradually the opposition is giving
away. industrial disputes are les
SEEMING. and today the relationship
between employers and employees
are on better basis than ever be-
fore in the history OF Our great re-
public. As workers lei It's he de-
tenders OF the Wagner Act for IL
is the workers Magma carta' and
represents milestone in our de-
mocracy and III so doing We are
Crusaders for Democracy.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
Painters
Local Raps
Act Changes
union News Service,

San FranclSco--Ic Leave tho Wa9-
ner Act unchsngco" is the advice
sent 10 AT PreSidcn, Green and
CALIFORNIA; congressional delega-
ton by Local 1883. Brotherhood OF
Painters. Decorators and Paper
hangers. AL affiliate
The Wagner Labor Relations
Act The locals resolution said.
"was enacted for the bcnefi, OF ali,
labor and has proven itself OF ma
terial value by raising the stand
ards OF vases and working condI-
tons.
TINS lau Is MIN: attacked b, INC
National ASSOCIATION OF Manuisc-
turcrs. the L s. CHAMBER OF CONF
mcrce and certain executives OF or
sanized labor, TO the detrIment Of
labor"
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13

Go members were given an
object lesson on freedom of
the press" when il was report
ed that the Cumberland News
refused to print a letter which
took exception to its editorial
views.
Perhaps the editor was
scared TO have any views con-
trary 10 his own made public.
II is another example of the
need for the labor movement
10 have its own press.
Here is the letter.
April I. 1893.
Letters TO tho Editor Depart
ment"
The Editor, berland News.
Cumberland Maryland
Ny Dear Sir.
Several OF our members have
drawn my attention TO an editorial
captioncl. inequality Before the
Law" which appeared in sour Apr!
issue.
You quote the plight OF an en-
ployer who is the innocent ycitlnl
in clash between warning labor
factions and YOU assert the Incl
dent is convincing statement about
The -SidedncSS OF the Wayne.
Act.
Now. MI Editor, our members aIC
Xtremely interested in the Wagner
Act. and arc on record 10 defend i
against unjust attack. They would
be grateful TO read your views on
ONE local cases which have been
taken under the Act For example
they would like 10 read your opinion
OF the local towel supply company
which was faced with 100 PEI
cent employee membership in the
Laundry Workers Local 40 OF the
, CIO. The towel supply company
threatened these clio workers witt
discharge and said they would dcs'
only with an A. +. Of L. union. but
never with CIo union We invite
you to read tho Trial Examiners
report made following public
hearing in Cumberland City Hal
The management replaced these
local workers with outsiders because
they dared to organize as they saw
fit. Nor do We recall your editorial
condemnation OF the company 81
the time.
Mr.. Editor. are you biased
against the Wagner Act: We
ask because we do not recall any
editorial opinion Of yours when
the Local Union &c. United
Rubber Workers. Of the CIO.
won its long fought fight
against the local concern which
manufactures rubber tires. This
victory came after more than
TWO YEARS Of fighting
against gross managerial dis
elimination against workers who
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
RI MPKIN PIE

one cup dark brown sugar Ia
blcSpoon flour. tablespoon CHINA
mon teaspoon cloves. !, teaspoon
nutmeg. 4. teaspoon ginger. =. tea
spoon salt. II, cups cooked pump
KIN. . eggs beaten: :. teaspoon van
.lla. teaspoon butter. melted: !.
cups milk
Mix all ingredients ana III All
unbaked pie crust Bake for ten
minutes IN a hot oven Lower hea.
and bake for IS minutes in a mod
erately SLOW oven.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
CUMBERLAND NEWS REFUSED
TO PRINT THIS LETTER
Free Press Slogan Shown To Be For
Publishers Only

used the rights 10 organize
granted them under a cOnStltu-
tional United States Law.
The Clio organized the garage
employees OF this community almost
100 per cent. We do not recall your
objections when the garage opera
tors proceeded 10 sign agreements
with the A r. OF L.. who repre-
sented practically none OF the work.
crs concerned.
The workers. many Of them youi
readers. KNOW these facts and are
inclined to wonder, not at the al
legged one sidedncSS OF the Wagner
Act, but at the onc-sidcd prescnta-
ton which the local press make
OF the facts
The Wagner Act grants workers
the rights to organize free OF cocr-
cion from the employer 1t grants
workers the right 10 collective bar
gaining through union representa-
iives whom they themselves select
They look with suspicion on those
representatives," IN whose sclcc-
ton the employer has a hand
How is the Act one sided D0
not the employer have the right
to organize free Of coercion from
thir employees: Ask the National
Association Of Manufacturers.
the L. =. Chamber Of Commerce.
the Steel Institute and the Tex
tile Institute and the Liberty
League II their employees ever
threatened them. Disseminated
against them. tear gaSsed them.
spied on their homes. bribed
their intimateS or performed
any Of the OutrageS which the
LaFollette Committee shows
employers TO have used against
organization Of their workers:
The cIO intends 10 defend the
Wagner Act from its enemies BY
quoting the record You solicitudc
for an employer who Is being AN
noyed' BY picketing OF CLIO work
ers sinks into insigniiicance for cx-
ample. when We read OF the maSsa-
ores OF Harlan County coal miners
who tried 10 organize. and OF Chi
caeo steel workers who dared 20
picket against Tom Girdlcr's thug,
The CTO in Western Maryland
will make every effort 70 have tho
real facts OF tho Wagner Act mace
public The writer is extremely
anxious 10 enter into public debate
OF the Wagner Act with representa-
tiyeS OF the press. employer groups
or any other public representatives.
as We know that locally We have
some wonderful examples TO show
how urgently the Act is needed
Thanking YOU for publishing thi,
letter and assuring YOU Of OUR deep
interest in this very important ques-
ton am.
Very respectfully Yours.
81 James Blackwell
Publicity Director. Western MARI
land Industrial Unions Council OF
the c. !. o.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
CRUSADING FOR DEMOCRACY
BY Clyde sindy. LoeoI 1874 TWoc

One Of the most important issues
before the minds OF men and wo-
men in our community TO-DAY Is.
what can I personally do TO
strengthen protect and pre-
democracy in great nation where
democracy means 80 much and at
time when II seems challenged
on all sides?"
II is rather notable tina; a time
when the trend in most Of the world
was away from the democratic pro-
cess our people made great con-
tribuiion to democracy through the
medium OF labor relations with in
dustry The Wagner Act was enact
ed into law through the approval
OF Congress. the signature OF the
President. and was declared consti-
tutional by the Supreme Court.
This important Law broadencd the
constitutional guarantees OF free
speech. free press and freedom OF
assembly. and mos, importan, OF
all II enunciated the establishment
OF democratic control over indus
trial relations.
II is impossible for us TO measure
all the advantages which have come
10 our people through better work.
ing conditions. workers education.
and the general growing conscious
ness that II is through group action
rather than individual action that
better relationship is brought
about In the economic condition OF
both employer and employee Grad
ually the employer is beginning 10
see that BY living up fully TO the
implications OF the Law he is
strengthening his own economic
position while al the same time Inc
is making a greater contribution 10
the lives and personalities OF his
workers. For in return. better work.
more freedom. a sense OF partner
ship and brotherhood and industrial
peace are guaranteed. The general
purpose of the Wagner Act is mere
IL to get the employer to enter
into collective bargaining rcla-
toinship with his workers. and TO
lessen labor conflicts BY removing
the causes which produce them.
The Ants
Let us frankly recognize the fact
that the force which worked against
the enactment OF this Law we're
ruthless and powerful and that
they are still at work trying TO
have II repealed or badly crippled
by destructive amendments.
When the law was first passed
the National Lawyers Committee OF
the American Liberty League de-
ciarcd that the Law was unconsti-
iutional" and advised that II be
disrccardcd. Many EMPLOYERS fol-
lowed this advice and such \ great
wave OF strikes occurred tina, public
opinion was whipped up to the ef-
feet that the la was failure.
Most OF the opposition comes from
open shop forces who are selfish
and insincere. The National ASSo-
citation OF Manufactures. Chamber
OF Commerce and parts of the A.
F. OF L. are advocating the ideas
OF Senator's Nye. Burke vanden-
burg. Rep. Dies and others who
would transform the Act 30 that
II would aid business and harm
labor by SuppreSsing labor unions.
Gradual Change
A rsvit" Of the history Of the
Wagner Act and the activities Of
the Labor Board will prove that
tho charles of its enemies cannot
be sustained. In spite OF this pow
erful opposition an excellent Job
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
Raj RUBBER FIRM

Washington An order TO the
Goshen Rubber and Manufacturing
Company, Goshen. Ind. to stop dis
couraging membership in the Unit
ed Rubber Workers. CLIO. has beer
issued by the National Labor Rcla-
tons Board. The company was
also ordered to reinstate three en-
ployeS fired for union activity.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
Letter To
The Editor

The Editor Voice OF Labor
Dear Sir
Wherein lies that hidden power
that IL 30 great ana mighty that II
puts 10 silence the ministers OF the
gospel OF the all-wise and powerful
God they profess 70 serve?
what hiddcn power lies IN the
gambling rackc; that the Law cam
no, b. enforced when officials sVorc
their oathS TO uphold the laws OF
the State OF Maryland?
Where arc tho ministers win
the public press saws that the police
department has the telephone num-
bcrS OF bookies and tells them 10
come 10 headquarters on charge
then they post bond Of 500 and 90
back?
II gambling was politiCa! u.s. ue
and men in favor OF the so-callcd
good live town We have nov we're
running for office. We would no
doubt see Brother Dan marching a.
the head OF the Mcthodis, minis
ters CRYING. God Save America
from inc awful rcd icrIors who OPP
pose II.
Why Go they no, l!!t their yolccs
IN protest row A. gambling here
destroys all love and respect OF God
and law and order?
Good citizens are pleased and
thankful for the good ngh, made
by the Voice Of Labor without; fea,
or favor against the racketecrs
within and without the CITY Hall.
Victory will finally be on the side
o. right
Keep up the good work
Sincerely yours.
JOSEPH HUMBERTSoN.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13

Act. the NLRB has done a remark
able job, in view OF the natural dir
ficulties involved. But the charge
that IL has unduly favored the clio
at the expense OF the AL is GER
tainly an extraordinary one. The
Boards records show that the AFL
has won most OF the importan,
cases involving the issue OF craft
versus industrial elections.
The CLIO has repeatedly protest
ed against the decisions OF the La
Dor Board upholding the claims OF
the AFL craft unions to the deter
ment OF the CLIO industrial unions
. But. nevertheless. il realizes
that. in spite OF such lapSeS. the
Board has sincerely tried TO admin
lister the laws lmpartially in the
public interest II refuses to join
IN the present hue and cry against
the Board. which il knows would
be merely lending aid and comfort
10 the forces which are seeking to
undermine the basic purposes OF the
Act"
Al its national convention the
clio clearly declared against any
changes in the Wagner Act. II de-
plored attempts. such as thoSe Of
Senator'S Burke and Walsh. 10
amend the Act IN such a manner as
TO virtually destroy IT, Such men
do not have the courage. Mr.. Lewis
charges. to call for outright repeal
of the Act. but they undertake 20
nullify II indirectly. The amend
mentS introduced by Senator Walsh
ara those sponsored by President
William Green Of the AFL.
/ Examination Of these amend
ments shows that they will have
four main effects. namely. to:
81. Break down the present
protection afforded 10 workers
against company unions
-. Divide workers In every
I plant into large numbers Of
craft groups which must deal
separately with the employer.
~. Bring the courts into the
! administration Of the Law nj
many points and open files of
the Board and the unions them
selves 10 examination BY EN-
ployers.
~. Grant many special priv
ileges 10 employers who resist
collective bargaining.
For Employer
Other amendments are included
in the Walsh bill for the purpose
OF winning the support OF anti
union employers. They would aid
such employers to break up union
organization In number OF differ
ent ways. whose most probable re-
suit would BE- the very industrial
strife which the MIRA was passed
10 avert Al the same time such
amendments would penalize the
ma jority Of employers who have ac-
cepted collective bargaining in
GOOD faith. as required by law. ana
vho nov enjoy satisfactory labor
relations as q result.
Labor does not want indus
trial discord. strikes and shut
downs. Labor only wants the
opportunity 10 bargain coliec-
lively. Labor simply wants an
opportunity TO talk with and
bargain with the employer on
an equal plane concerning
hours. wages and working con.
ditions. Such a way Of doing
things IL sound. democratic and
American"
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13

PIrning We have run across all
odd girl in our department, She
would like to work for si3 week
doesn't want vaciion with pay.
wouldn't give dime in a collection.
takes everything she can &C, for
nothing
Now guess who this is and send
YOUR answer along with any news
OF Pirnlne 10 the Tattlcr, 81 North
Mechanic street Cumberland.
There Will be nice little book for
a prize 20 the winner
THE TATTLER
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
Pirniing Dept
Flashes
Block ; Textile

Well. was right the Crepe
Union Girls can no; trim the Celia :
neSe Union bunch "Toughy" Stew
art bowled high for Celanesc this
week, while Shee,z topped for
Crepe Come on gals. back your
Captain. Gencvieye Dean and show
this bunch up
Everyone had good time Friday
night celebrating birthday MARY
Tichncll and Mary Powell both
claimed tho honor, but the girls all
thought that it was Naomi Shcetz
and Gcnevieve Deans!
We hope that PEG Toohcy 5
grandmother soon RECEIVERS Don't
you Pes,
Don Aman. trucker in Plrnng, IS
great fayorite with all the girls
It's TOO bad that Don has a steady
girl IN weSternport
Ralph Marsh chairman o! Sub
Local 1874. Keyscr broke all records
collecting dues for the month OF
March More power 10 you Ralph!
A good crowd turned out last
night 10 the sub local meeting al
KeySer. You are really missing
something II YOU belong in those
parts and do not come along 10
tho sub local meeting
Felix Walters seems 10 I've lip a
tree these DAYS or ilp-toeing
through the tulips.
A certain operator III Pirnune asks
The charge hand II she can work
near the elevator. Could Bob Mich
olaS be the cause OF this?
Nellie May has new brand OF lip
stick which is supposed 10 be kiss
proof How 5 about 1t Bob?y
Helen krauSe. chairman ~ our
Contest Committee. is vcr, busy this
month planning entertainment for
our April meeting
Button! Button! Wear your Union
Button! and be with the union
bunch. Remember what happened
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
Helped by Wagner Act

The Brotherhood has shown great
gains since the Act became effac-
tive. President Burke reported. cit
Ing an increase 70 5000 members
III the past two wear. Other speak
erS from the Minnesota and Wis
consin State Fedcrations OF LABOR
also warned the delegates 10 resist
all attempts 10 deprive labor Of the
legislative gains Of the past few
years
The convention also vent on rec
ord as unanimously fsvorinR unity
Of the great labor organizations Of
the country. pointing out that unity
was essential At this time. and tina.
efforts should not b. stopped until
present differences have been SET
tied
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
OuC,H.

Ht 4 think I've got fla, tire ="
She Il think that makes us
even
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
AFL Paper Work.
ers Init. Union
Backs Wagner Act

ST. Paul. Minn.-Forty-five thou
sand AL paper workers. Organized
in the international Brotherhood OF
Pulp, sulphite and Paper Mil
Workers. went on record at their
recent convention here as opposed
to any or all amendments 70 the
Wagner Labor Relations Act
In passing the resolution. which
vent through unanimously. the
Brotherhood joined an increasing
number OF AL internations, locals
and delegate bodies that have OPP
posed the attempts Of President
Green TO line up the ALL with the
Manufacturers Association and tory
politicians in the drive 10 destroy
Inc Act
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
OUT OF TUNA

Man 'cnterins grocery Store) 4
want two tuna fish"
Grocer: You better stick u
pianos"
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13

to the banana? Well. /, got away
from its bunch and was skinned
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13

am thankful 10 learn from one
OF my betters that Americans would
rather die on their feet than live
on their knees.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13

Pirning would like 10 thank Eddie
Brookman and his wife for their CO.
operation IN helping make PirninG
Department meetings so successful.
We extend them a standing invita-
ton TO attend all OUR meetings
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
Warn Of Tory Drive

President Burke OF the Brother
hood spoke IN support OF the reso-
lution pointing out that the drive
Of AFL top leaders 10 emasculats
the Act played directly into the
hands OF reactionary and FasciSt
clements IN this country. The
Brotherhood should be careful. ne
declared. 10 avoid giving any aid or
comfort 20 these enemies Of labor
b. supporting their offensive
against labor laws
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
Gradual Change

A review Of the history Of the
Wagner Act and the activities Of
the Labor Board will prove that
the CHARGES OF its enemies cannot
be sustained. In spite OF this pow
erful opposition an excellent lob
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13

We have two new girls added TO
our union crowd on Friday night
They are Mabel Lucas and An
ME SchuSterman Welcome girls
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13

Button! Button! Wear your Union
Button! and be with the union
bunch. Remember what happened
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13

Helen Krause. chairman Of our
Contest Committee. is vcrS busy this
month planning entertainment for
our April meeting.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13

"As to the administration Of the
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13

We hope that peg Toohcy 5
grandmother soon RECEIVERS Don
YOU Pce9i
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1939-04-13
JOSEPH HUMBE
DREAMED GOLDFISH

Cumberland. Nd. April 6. 1889
Evening star., 1939-09-22
U. 5. European Squadron
Leaves vi||efranche

By the Associated Press.
The three ships of the United
States European Squadron have left
Villefranche, France, and are en-
route to Lisbon, Portugal, and Mar
seille, France, the Navy Depart
ment announced yesterday.
The department stated that, con-
trary to reports from Europe, the
transfer did not involve any change
in the policy not to convoy Amer
lean merchant ships.
Otherwise, plans of the squadron,
stationed in European waters since
the outbreak of the Spanish civil
war, were not known here. Its
commander, Rear Admiral Charles
E. Courtney, has authority to op-
crate as he sees fit without specific
instructions from Washington.
The flagship cruiser Trenton and
the destroyer Jacob Jones left Vile
franche yesterday for Lisbon, while
the destroyer Badger departed for
Marseille.