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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16
Christmas Porfy
Plans Started Bv
Local Union No. AZ
Committee Named to Make
This Years Party Best
OF Series

Salem, O-Local Union No. AZ will
hold its annual Christmas Party again
this year. This has been a great fav-
orite among the children as well as
the members and their families. An
excellent committee was appointed at
the last regular meeting. The follow
ing will guarantee the success Of the
venture and be happy to consider any
ideas you may have in connection
with the affair: Richard Reedy, Ro-
land Jackson, Keith Roesler, Leona
Walters, Lillian McCave and Olive
Kelly.
AS you probably know by this time,
the general election saw Harry Vim
cent elected councilman large here.
We are happy to have potter and a
member of our organization in coun-
Gil. Bob Whitehouse was elected con-
stable of East Palestine and Unity
townships, which should insure law
enforcement in those communities.
Fred Shaffer went down to defeat
in his race for councilman of his ward
by only seven votes. He contends
that if some of the potters would have
made the trip to the polls, he could
have slipped in easily. At any rate
we wish him better luck next time
and he wishes to thank all those who
supported him as do the two success
full candidates.
Continued on Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16
Govt. Contracts Law Amendments
Ready For House Of Representatives

Washington, D. Gust before ad-
journment last August the Senate
passed without a dissenting vote and
sent to the House Of Representatives
bill containing a number Of amend
ments designed to enlarge and
strengthen the provisions of the
Walsh Healey Public Contracts Act
advocated by the American Fedora
ton of Labor.
The bill was referred to the House
Judiciary Committee, where it is
ready for committee consideration if
Congress decides to take up general
legislation after the neutrality bill is
passed.
Due to the limited scope Of the
present Public Contracts Act the re-
cent annual convention of the Ameri
can Federation Of Labor at Cincin-
natl, Ohio, urged the A. F. of L. Ex-
ecutive Council to take all necessary
steps to secure the prompt enactment
of the bill by the House of Repre-
sentatives.
Contractors for supplies costing the
Government over $4,000 are subject
to the present public contracts law,
which establishes the eight-hour day
and fve-day week at prevailing mini
mum wage rates certified by the Sec
retary Of Labor for all workers en-
ployed on government contract work
coming under the scope Of the statute.
In addition, prison labor, child labor
and "kick- back" rebates by workers
to employers are prohibited. One of
the Senate amendments provides that
contracts costing in excess of $4,000
shall come under the provision of the
law and also requires subcontractors
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16

to comply with the terms of the law.
In addition contracts for services and
the construction of ships and floating
equipment are required to obey the
statute.
One of the most important Senate
amendments is the one barring from
bidding on government contracts en-
ployers found guilty by appropriate
courts of violating the provisions of
the National Labor Relations Act.
The minimum wage provision of the
law is strengthened to protect fair
wage rates.
Child Labor Prohibition Harmonized
With Wage-HOur Act
Another important amendment har-
monies the child labor standards in
the Walsh-Healey Act with the Fair
Labor Standards Act of 1888. The
child labor section Of the Fair Labor
Standards Act fixes the age for en-
ployment Of children at 16 years for
both female and males and also linz
its the age of employment to Is years
in hazardous occupations. The pres
ent Walsh Healey Act fixes the age
limitation for males at 16 years and
for females at Is years. The Senate
amendment brings the Walsh-Healey
Act into conformity with the Fair
Labor Standards Act by establishing
the age of 16 for both males and fe-
males.
Senator Walsh Opposes Sweatshop
Employers on Government Work
When the bill was before the Sem
ate, Senator David l. Walsh of Mas
sachusetts, joint author with Repre-
sentative Arthur D. Healey of the
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16
Pruise For Exhibit
Heard by Local 86
Brotherhood and u. S. P. A.
Wished Luck In Fair
Venture Next Year

Local Union No. sc met in regular
session with an excellent turnout. No.
sc started roll call and it is the wish
of the officers that as many as pos
sible attend meetings regularly and
become interested in the coming con-
vention.
Brother Wolcott, from Trades and
Labor was with us and asked that we
purchase only union-made tobacco and
cigarettes, made by the Tobacco
Workers International Union.
1t is requested that all members of
the resolution committee be on hand
next Monday night. Don't forget, as
it is quite important.
Some of the boys at Laughlin No.
4 plant would like to know why a
certain wareboy told his wife he
didn't get his journeyman's raise. 1t
is understood that Brother Skippy
Hughes is getting to be a dead shot
when it comes to rabbit hunting. He
must have practiced all summer.
Brother Harry Kennedy gave the
local membership an interesting re-
port on the Worlds Fair. He showed
enthusiasm with the project, having
worked there the last three weeks.
Local 86 wishes the Brotherhood and
the United States Potters Associa-
tion lots of success next year.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16
Minerva Boosts
American Union
Made Products
New Auto Plates Advertise
American Union-Mude
Purchases

Minerva, O.-Here we are back
again, full of news. The meeting last
Friday night was the best since last
election night, both in attendance and
discussion. The meeting was called to
order by President Becknell with all
officers present, except one, and a
room full of interested members,
which is something.
The glost warehouse women had
their grievance settled satisfactory to
all. Sister Crowl has an unusual stu
alton to contend with, due to the large
number of syndicate orders crowding
her for space, but we believe her girls
will assist her in every way possible.
The decorators trouble still remains
in mid-air, but it is believed the COM
mittee will find solution within a
week. We know the situation to be
an unusual one and we do not blame
the brothers for their doubt on the
authoritative advice they have received.
Minerva is very much in favor of
the "Buy American Made" issue being
carried on at Alliance. This local
hopes to be able to have such a cam
paign here in Minerva. It's up to the
members Of the local to see the COM
mitteeS receive all consideration and
also to make sure our purchases are
all American Made.
The local has on sale the new COM
Continued on Pace Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16
Shop Committee
Reports toL. u. Is
Recent Changes In Social
Security Act Explained
By Fdulhuber

Local Union No. 25 met in regular
session with President Milby in the
chair The members who didn't at
tend missed a very interesting meet
ing.
Brother Walcott visited with the
local, as representative Of Trades
and Labor Council, asking the men,
bers to support the Tobacco Workers
International Union, by buying union
label tobacco. He also passed out
literature which gave the names Of
the manufacturers who make union
made cigarettes, snuff and tobacco.
MIR. Edwin Faulhaber of the Social
Security office in Youngstown was
present to explain the recent changes
in the Social Security Act. He answer
ed all questions asked of him and ex-
planned fully the different phases the
members had previously found diff
cult to understand.
There was complete report of the
shop committees on the affairs Of the
local for the past two weeks
Local Union No. rs, having a one
hundred per cent membership, wishes
to greet the coming year with all of
the members in good standing. The CO.
operation of the brothers who are now
in arrears will be appreciated.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16
Hope For Special
Assembly Session
Rests On Relief
Increased Pensions For The
Aged Through Legisld-
ture Remote
(By Ohio Labor News Service)


Columbus, O.-Only development of
CRITICAL situations in the relief prob
lens of several cities in the state will
return the 93rd General Assembly into
special session at the call Of Governor
John w. Bricker
The Governor made his attitude
clear on a special legislative session
when questioned on the possibility Of
requesting the General Assembly to
consider several subjects left hanging
in the air by the action Of voters at
the November 7 election.
Akron is believed to be the only
large city to approve special levy
for relief purposes, similar proposals
being defeated in Cuyahoga county
(Cleveland), East Liverpool, Spring
field, Lima, Cambridge, Massillon,
GAINESVILLE, Athens county and Har-
riSon county.
The relief problem in Cuyahoga
county and Cleveland, as we'll as To-
ledo, has reached the "crisis" stage
or is rapidly approaching it, and
pressure from those two metropolitan
areas upon the Governor to aid them
is certain to increase.
Defeat of 3.4 welfare levy in Guy
ahoga county has made the financial
plight there desperate situation, ac-
cording to reports. Cleveland city
officials are considering a special
election at which an amendment to
the charter will be asked to permit
council to levy taxes outside the 10
mill limitation.
Toledo has been practically out of
relief funds since September, when
special relief levy failed.
AFL organized labor leaders in the
state are considering calling a mass
meeting in Columbus to emphasize
their request for special session Of
the Legislature to meet the relief
problem.
Subjects dismissed by the Governor
as special session possibilities in
cluded:
Amendment of the Ohio old age
pension law to permit payment Of
CONTINUED on Page Two).
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16
Dictator Controlled Fascist.
Nuzi. Communist.
All Hit
CRITICIZE BRITISH
Labor Fronts" Are Abhor-
rent To Free Labor Move
ment In Democrucies
BY President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President E. L. Wheatley and
John O'Malley.

BY President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President Z. L. Wheatley and
John O'Malley.
In his address before the recent an
nual convention of the American Fed
Grafton Of Labor at Cincinnati, Ohio,
Herbert H. Elvin, fraternal delegate
from the British Trades Union Con-
gress, said that the British trade
union movement ''has a definite world
peace policy" and that the British
workers have "the best feelings to-
ward those workers Of the countries
who are opposed to u.s." including
"the citizens Of the Soviet Republic"
Mr.. Elvin added that whilst the
British trade union movement as q
whole has never been in sympathy
with the philosophy behind Sovietism,
We have been the greatest defenders
Of Russia when it has been attacked
by its enemies based upon prejudice
and hatred"
This professed friendliness for the
Stain dictatorship brought forth a
strong reply from President William
Green Of the American Federation of
Labor who declared that the A. F. of
L. has absolutely no sympathy for
either Russian Communism, German
Nazism or Italian Fascism, all three
Of which are completely opposed to
democracy in every form. In addition,
Mr.. Green criticized the British trade
union movement for favoring the
affiliation Of the Russian trade union
movement with the international Fed
Grafton of Trade Unions and declared
that the American Federation of La
Dor was responsible for barring the
Russian "Reds" from the l. F. r. U.
The text of Mr.. Green's response
20 Mr.. Eivin's address follows:
1--WE deeply appreciate this philoso-
phical, educational and highly inter-
asting address delivered by Fraternal
Delegate Elvin. noted that the Off
GERS and delegates in attendance at
the convention listened with rapt at
tention to the delivery Of this address.
1t seems quite fitting and appropriate
for me to just refer to the affiliation
Of the American Federation of Labor
with the International Federation of
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16
Federation Is Victor In It's Fight With
Dualism and Rebellion, Green Asserts
Price Increases
Hit By A. F. of L.
Labor Unions to Take Action
Against Undue Boosts
In Prices

Washington, D. C.-The Importance
of protecting the masses in the United
States against price profteering was
emphasized by the current issue of
the Monthly Survey of Business of
the American Federation of Labor"
Pointing out that the living stand
ards of consumers are jeopardized by
the action of profiteers in unduly ad-
vancing prices, the Survey urged that
each union member keep track of
price fluctuations in his community
and promptly report to the A. F. of l..
any instances of profiteering.
"The rapid price increase which ac-
companied the boom Of 1897 was fol-
lowed by price defation and indus
trial collapse in l937-3s," the Survey
said.
Imitation Stressed
"Such defation and business re-
cession is almost sure to result when
prices rise too rapidly and too high
out of proportion to costs. The down.
ward current of 1889 carried the
general price average to levels even
below those of 1896 before the rise
started.
"This recent experience has made
business men keenly aware of the dam
ger of price initiation. We do not
want price rise which will bring US
another such business recession, with
widespread wage losses and unem-
ployment. Although the price increase
today starts from a lower level than
in 1886, and although 1888 prices in
some industries were too low for
profitable operations on small produc-
ton volumes, yet a continued rapid
increase in prices generally would
prevent healthy business recovery.
Price increases not justified by costs
destroy consumer buying power.
Boosts Menace Standards
"The outlook for prices is vital to
union members, and unions can be of
important help in preventing undue
price increases. A rapid rise in prices
of food and other necessaries could
cancel workers increasing income and
keep buying power at it's present low
level.
Labor Department figures show
that retail prices Of Is basic foods in
IL cities are II per cent higher on
the average today (Oct. 17) than they
were on August Is. There has ap-
parently been price profteering in
some Of the recent price increases,
and by price profiteering we mean
raising prices more than enough to
cover legitimate costs.
Prevent PrOfiteering
"For the first time in history, def
mite efforts are being made by num-
Der of groups to prevent price profit
eering. Consumers are organizing
for this purpose and business men in
several industries have acted to check
undue price rises.
ut has been suggested that a gov
ernment agency may be set up to re-
Continued On Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16
More Progress Made In Past
Yedr Than In Two Or
Three Decades
ACCEPTS HONOR
Green Ndned President Of
A. F. Of L. For Sixteenth
Struight Year

BY President James M. Duffy, First
Vice President E. l.. Wheatley and
John O'Malley.
On Thursday, October IL, 1889, the
fifty-ninth annual convention of the
American Federation of Labor at Gin
cinnati, Ohio, unanimously elected
William Green who has served as head
of the A. F. of l.. since the death of
Samuel Gompers in 1924, to the office
of President of the American Fedora
ton of Labor for the calendar year
beginning January l, 1910. Mr..
Green was nominated by Frank Duffy,
First Vice President Of the American
Federation of Labor and member of
the Federation's Executive Council.
John Coefield, Fourth Vice President
Of the American Federation of Labor
and a member Of the Federation's
Executive Council, presided over the
convention during the nomination and
election Of Mr.. Green.
The following is the official text of
Mr.. Duffy's nominating speech, the
action of the convention thereon, and
Mr.. Green's speech accepting the
office of President for the ensuing
year:
Chairman Coefeld: Nominations for
the office of the President of the
American Federation of Labor are
now in order. The Chair recognizes
Vice President Duffy.
Vice President Duffy: Mr.. Chairman
and delegates to this convention
Last year at Houston, Texas, / took
the responsibility upon myself to NOM
mate man for President of the
American Federation of Labor for the
coming term. l haven't done that in
"a years before, and it was then a
pleasure to me to nominate a candi-
date who made good in the past and
has made good since.
will tell you right off the reel
who I have in mind, and then can
speak about him afterwards. Last
year l nominated William Green for
President of the American Fedora
tion of Labor for the coming year.
This year get on my feet to nomin-
ate William Green for the coming
term. At that time said he was my
Continued on Puue Six)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16
Federation Opposes All immigration
Laws Detrimental To Wage Edrners

lied the naturalization of any native
of India who entered the United
States prior to 1924. Still another
measure proposed to naturalize all
Filipinos who are permanent residents
of the United States"
c. |. O. Tried to Give American
Seamen's Jobs to Filipinos
With regard to House Bills 3G57
and 6937 to provide jobs for Filipinos
on American merchant vessels, which
were supported by C. l. o. spokesmen,
the Executive Council said:
"It is curious commentary on
c.. l. o. craftsmanship that on the
very day, March 20, 1889, when the
President of the C. l. O. Seamen's
Union told the House Committee on
Merchant Marine there were $4,000
unemployed seamen in Atlantic and
Gulf ports, another authorized c. l. O..
representative appeared before the
House immigration Committee and
pleaded for the bill Oh. r. 3657) to
naturalize Filipino seamen so as to
qualify them for jobs on American
ships and thus add to the number Of
American seamen already unemploy-
ed."
"The Executive Council" the re-
port continued, with the cooperation
of congressman from Western States,
successfully opposed all these bills
and not a single one has received a
favorable committee report although
repeated efforts were made to create
the impression that there was public
demand for such legislation"
In acting on the report of the Ex-
ecutive Council, the convention adopt
(Continued on Page Six)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16
Bon on Picketinq
Lifted In Jersey
Order Bused On Rule Strike
Ended BY Hirings
Reversed

Trenton, N. J.-Chancery Court
orders banning picketing on the
premise that strike was ended when
strikers jobs were competently filled
were upset today by the Court of Err
rors and Appeals.
The tribunal did not rule specifically
if replacing strikers on a permanen:
basis ended the strike. 1t based its
reversal on the fact that it did not
consider the proofs offered by the
companies involved strong enough to
warrant the picketing ban.
Ruling Reversed
Ruling against Vice Chancellor
Maja Leon Berry, the States highest
court reversed temporary picketing
restraints allowe1--two Newark shoe
store companies and "diner" operators
Of Asbury Park and Newark. The
Vice Chancellor had banned all picket
ing and circular distribution.
In a case decided before he re-
strained picketing in the four in
stances, Berry ruled strike was ter
minated when competent workers
were hired to fill strikers places. The
ruling was considered basis for the re-
straint orders allowed in the four
cases, which were argued in the Ap-
peals Court last May.
Final Hearing Due
All were remanded to Chancery for
further proceedings with the in
struction that the decision "in no wise
prejudges the issues as they may be
presented on final hearing" The court
handed down separate opinions in
each appeal.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-16
Russion Reds Barred From international
Trade Union Federation By the A. F. Of L.
Aids For Federal
Employees Fdvored
ALL. Convention Endorses
Twelve-Point Program
In Cincinnati
BY President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President +. l.. Wheatley and
John O'Malley.

vice fFcSbOent l.. l.. W neatley and
John O'Malley.
Unqualified endorsement of the en-
tire legislative program Of the Amer
lean Federation of Government En-
ployes was recorded by the recent an
nual convention of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor at Cincinnati, Ohio.
The program includes optional retire
ment after thirty years Of service,
minimum salary Of $500 a year, five
day work week with no decrease in
remuneration and a number of other
measures comforting merited improve
ments in the working conditions Of
Government employees.
Resolution Adopted by the Convention
The text of the resolution adopted
by the convention follows:
Whereas, The American Fedora
ton of Government Employees at It's
convention held in Atlantic City, New
Jersey, September II to IA, 1889,
adopted the following objectives as
its legislative program:
81. Optional retirement at full an
nuity after 80 years of service; op-
tional retirement at proportionate an
nuity after Is years of service; in
creased annuities to not less than so
per cent Of the average compensation
in excess of s2,4O0 a year; immediate
life annuity after Is years of service
at So; unqualified disability retirement
after 55 years of age; joint survivor
ship annuity privileges for present
annuitants; continuance of persons
who have recovered from disabilities
on the annuity rolls until reinstated; /;
and additional deductions from COM
pensation if necessary to secure more
liberal retirement benefits.
"2. Establishment of a Board of
Appeals to hear and render decisions
on appeals Of employees herein deter
mined with authority to enforce its
decisions so as to fully protect the
rights Of employees.
'3. Minimum compensation Of ST.
SEQ year for all full-time employees.
~. Five day week distributed over
five consecutive days with no decrease
in pay.
"5. Extension of the provisions of
the Civil Service Act and Rules to
the entire executive civil service.
"6. Extension of the Classification
Act to the field services desiring the
same.
81. Elimination of so-called average
clause and the substitution therefor
Of statutory automatic increases in
compensation.
"8. Compensation for overtime
either in the form Of salary or leave,
with the provision that an employe
shall be required to work overtime
only upon authorization of the Chief
Of a major unit of an agency, such
authorization being given direct or
through the immediate supervisor of
the employe. Unlimited accumulation
Continued On Page Five)