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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-04-06
Keep A.F.L. Intact
IsGreen' S Demand
Federution's Structure and
Philosophy Must Be
Preserved

Boston, Mass.-Unity and solidarity
in the family Of labor must be based
on preserving the tried and true struc-
ture and philosophy Of the American
Federation Of Labor, and the dissolu-
ton of the c. l. O. and the return of
it's members to the A. F. of L.
This was the prescription for labor
peace offered by William Green, pres
ident of the American Federation of
Labor, in an address here before 500
delegates to the A. F. of L. New Eng
land Conference.
Holding C. l. o. leaders completely
responsible for the controversy in the
labor movement, Mr.. Green said the
A. F. of L. stands ready to welcome
back the "prodigal sons" who left it
to form a rival, rebel union
He asserted that the structure and
philosophy of the A. F. of L. would
not be sacrificed to the "whims of any
individual"
Mr.. Green commended President
Roosevelt for calling on the A. F. of
L. and the c. I. o. to name the COM
mittees now comforting in an attempt
to compose their differences.
II think that all working men and
women in America wish with all their
hearts that we might reestablish an
organized, solidifed labor movement" )"
he said.
"How shall we accomplish this :?
Would you have the A. F. of L. sur
render any of it's principles? Would
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-04-06
L. u. SO Discusses
Coming Field Day
Five Members Are Appoint
ed Delegates To Trades
and Labor Council

Members of Local Union No. sc had
an extremely interesting meeting last
Monday night. The chief topic of con-
versation was the coming field day, re-
sulting in the appointment of COM
mittee which will make a report at
our next meeting.
We again wish to thank you for the
resolutions. You still have almost a
month, so if you have any more good
ideas we will be glad to have them.
Upon calling the roll we found a
number of brothers absent. Explain
yourself, Nelson. Brother Woods said
it wasn't the peanuts that has been
bothering him, but a cold. Well, any
excuse is better than none. By the
way, he tells US the fish are biting.
The following brothers were ap-
pointed delegates to Trades and La
Dor Council: Harold Palmer, Harry
Kennedy, Shirley Feist, Rich
Thompson and Kenneth Yost 1t is
hoped these brothers will be regular
in their attendance and derive great
benefit from the meetings.
Don't forget to look at your dues
book. Keep yourself in good standing.
You will have to present fawless
book at the picnic to be eligible for a
prize.
l noticed in last weeks Herald that
L. U. AZ is holding it's annual fish fry
Saturday, April %. Anyone liking
fish had better prepare to go to Salem
that night. They guarantee all you
can eat and fine entertainment at a
price you can afford.-O. c.. 86.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-04-06
SParkpIusc Company
Is Organized In East
BY NB0P Campaign
Zimmer. WheatleY and Solon
Bring 800 Porcelain
Workers In
FORM L. u. NO. l73
New Frenchtown Members
Are Excellent Addition
To Brotherhood

Eastern members of the Executive
Board together with Organizer James
Solon have been quite active along
the organization front. The work SC
far carried out will undoubtedly re.
suit in number of new units com.
ing under the banner of the Brother.
hood. Recently the three hundred EN-.
ployes of the New Jersey Sparkplug
Porcelain Co., Frenchtown, N. j., were
inducted into membership in Local
Union No. 173.
President James M. Duffy, organic
ing the drive, placed the eastern lead
ership in the hands of First Vice Presi-
dent E. l.. Wheatley who has been
given able assistance by Fourth Vice
President Charles Zimmers and Or
ganizer Solon. This trio is irrestible
when the opportunity presents itself
to send them into action.
Vice President Zimmers has exhi-
bited unusual capabilities in handling
problems involving the membership in
all branches of the trade. His ability
in this work came to light when he
was named to serve in the post left
vacant by George Cook, who resigned
from the Executive Board to accept
the foremanship of the Mutual Pot
terry Co. in Trenton. 1t is the over
whelming sentiment of the eastern
members that the Board made wise
selection when it was necessary to fill
the vacated post. A bright future is
predicted for him as a labor leader.
The, new Frenchtown unit shows an
unusual interest for unionization.
After listening to the Brotherhood Of
ficials explain the policy and workings
of the N. B. Of o. p, those present
voted unanimously to east aside their
company union and join an organiza-
tion famed for it's collective bargain
ing successes.
Without question the members of
Local Union No. 173 will become
prominent in all activity for the fur!
therance Of organization in the porce-
lain branch Of the industry.
The three officials speak of the fine
(Continued on Pace Twol
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-04-06
Shop Affairs Are
Strengthened Out
BY NafionaI Head
Local Receives Constructive
Advice During Visit Of
President Duffy

Hopewell, Va.-Local Union No
Ills membership was very pleased te
have President James Nj. Duffy visit
with us. 1t is something we have beer
looking forward to for sometime anc
we were not the least bit disappointed
in what he had to say. We received
some very interesting and instructive
advice from Brother Duffy and believe
he has put our shop affairs in bet
ter condition. We are always glad to
have any member of our official fam
lily for visit.
We cannot understand why it is
that there is such a mix-up in the
payment of the unemployment bene.
fits. Some of the members who re.
ceive the same rating and least hours
have been able to receive unemploy-
ment compensation, while those re-
ceiving the most pay have not been
able to collect, being told they didn't
make enough to compensate payment
We are trying our best to straighten
out this affair for our members who
should receive the benefits.
A few personal notes. John Elliott
son of Brother Ralph Elliott, has been
removed to his home from Newport
News where he underwent an appendix
operation.
Brother Terry Askew and family
have moved to East Liverpool, Ohio
where Brother Askew has accepted a
position. Brother William Baxter has
left for Minerva where he has accepted
employment. Sister. Baxter will join
him in about a week. We regret very
much to see these families leave town.
Several of our liners have accepted
positions in the various shops in the
north. Mrs. Ray Cowherd and daugh-
ter, Peggy are visiting with Mr.. Cow
herd at Falls Creek, Pa, where he is
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-04-06
Labor Committee
Kills Proposal To
IncorporateUnions
Labor Representatives Voice
Objections To p;l'tz No
Proponents !.
(By Ohio Labor News Service)

Columbus, O.-The House Labor
Committee last week indefinitely post
poned further hearings on a measure
proposing Incorporation of a b o r
unions, after hearing labor represent
atives voice their objections to the bill
and noting the failure Of any pro-
ponents, who had been notified by
Representative Rodger D. Farnsworth,
Toledo, author of the measure, to be
present.
Twelve of the fifteen members of
the Committee voted to kill the meas
ure by indefinitely postponing further
consideration. Representatives Cor
des, O'Brien and Minshall were absent
from the Committee room when the
roll was called. Representative George
E. Thompson, colleague of Repre-
sentative Farnsworth from Lucas
county, voted against the bill.
Representative Farnsworth told the
Committee that he had no personal in
terest in the measure, but had intro
duced the bill as the result of discus
sions with business men in Northwest
ern Ohio whose predominant sug-
gestion as a solution to the "labor
problem" was incorporation Of unions.
Representative Farnsworth said that
he had notified persons and groups
whom he thought would be interested
in the enactment of such legislation
to give them an opportunity to express
their viewpoints, but inasmuch as none
appeared, he would not argue against
indefinite postponement.
Thomas J. Donnelly, Secretary
Treasurer of the Ohio State Fedora
tion Of Labor, told the Committee that
the measure was an attempt to govern
and regulate voluntary labor organ
izations and leave Chambers of Com
merce and Associations of Manufac-
turers unrestricted.
Representative Albert F. Stokes,
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-04-06
SaIsberry Elected
Council President
TwentY-Six Locals Athlete
With Central Body

At a reorganization meeting held
last night, George Salsberry was
elected president of Trades and Labo,
Council to succeed Thomas Cartwright
holder of the office the past two years
R. A. Yost was chosen vice president
and James II. Grafton was once more
elected secretary-treasurer.
Other officers elected are Albert
Buchheit, inspector; Paul Convey, ser
geant-at-arms; William Ashbaugh
William Haney and Thomas Cart,
wright, trustees.
Twenty-six locals affiliated with the
Central Body. Past President Harry
Bennett installed the delegates.
Committees will be appointed and
announced at the next meeting, April
10.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-04-06
More LiberuIO Old
Age Pensions Are
Sought by Boord
Larger Monthly Payments to
Stdrt In IonudrY Urged
BY AltmeYer

Washington, D. C.-The Social Sc
curity Board recommendations for
changes in the Social Security Act so
as to make the Act effective next
January instead of in 1912 and pro-
vide liberalized benefit plan were ex-
planned to the House Ways and Means
Committee by Arthur j. Altmeyer,
chairman Of the Board.
Mr.. Altmeyer gave the following
illustrations to show how benefit pay
ments would be liberalized:
"A worker who becomes 65 years
old on January l, 1910, and who has
been making, on an average, $lOO a
month since the old-age insurance
plan went into effect on January l,
1887, could retire on his birthday in
1910 with benefits amounting to $25.75
every month for the rest of his life
instead of single lump sum of $l26
provided under the plan at present.
"lf his wife is also G5 years old he
would receive so per cent more on her
account, or $3s.63 month.
"Under the new plan, benefits would
be calculated on the basis of average
monthly earnings instead of total
earnings. The insured worker would
get basic benefit of 40 per cent Of
the first $50 of his average monthly
earning, from January 1, 1887, to the
date of his retirement, plus 10 per
cent of any earnings over $50 and up
to $3.50 a month. Moreover, he would
receive an additional one per cent of
his basic benefit for each year in
which he had earned at least $500 in
covered employment.
"In other words, by the time he
reaches his 66th birthday, he would
have credit for 3 years work. His
benefits then would be 40 per cent of
$50, or $40; plus 10 per cent of the
remaining $50, or $5-a total of $25-
plus 8 per cent of the basic benefit
rate of $25, or rs cents-making a
total of $25.75 a month for the rest
of his life-although he had paid old
age insurance taxes only 3 years.
when such worker dies his widow
will receive a monthly benefit Of three
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-04-06
Buy American Club
To Meet April 18th

The East Liverpool "Buy American"
committee will hold it's regular month
ly meeting in the Brotherhood build
ing Wednesday, April IL at 7:30.
Plans for furthering the campaign
throughout the district during the
summer months will be discussed.
Chairman George Salsberry urges all
members to be present. Additional in
formation concerning the matter dis
cussed at the March meeting is ex-
pected to be present. This will be of
great aid to the potters.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-04-06
District Casters
Call Sunday Meet

Casters Of the district will meet at
National Headquarters Sunday, April
16. All generalware, china, art and
novelty ware casters are invited to be
present.
The meeting is called by the COM
mittees from Local Unions IA and 4.
J. l. Sullivan, Ed. Jones, Steve Leigh
ton, Sam McCarmon and Whan COM
prise the committee from l.. U. A.
No. As is made up of George Turner,
George Chadwick, John Hall, Allen
Everhart and Fred Glynn.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
PLEADS NOT GUILTY

PLEADS NOT GUILTY
Leon Bueli. Calexico Negro, plead
ed not guilty to charge OF forgery
in superior court Tuesday. He was
scheduled to go to trial Aug. 9.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
Bursunder Asks
Death for Self

PHOENIX July IL. eUP)-The
parents of Robert Burgunder, %,
fought on for him today, though
he had disappointed them a third
time. First he stole, then he killed,
and finally, he asked the jury try
ing him for murder to sentence him
to death.
His mother, who has been estrang-
ed from his father. Robert M. Bur-
gunder, former prosecutor at Seat
tie, will testify in his behalf, and
ask the jury to disregard her sons
request. 1t Is her contention and
his fathers that he Is insane.
Burgunder kidnapped two automo-
bile statesmen. who bodies, pierced
with bullets, were found later in
the desert. On trial for his life, he
insists that ali accomplice whom he
refused to name did the actual kill
ing.
Burgunder yesterday asked per-
mission to make statement to the
jury and Judge Arthur T. La Prade
told him to &C ahead.
There are only two things ahead
of me-either life imprisonment or
DEATH he said earnestly. II spent
two years in a reformatory. That
was nlore than l could stand. I
have no desire to continue living.
There is no reason why you should
MT give me the death penalty.
II am asking you to disregard my
mother, who will probably take the
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
Man, Wife Caught
When Chute Fouls
AT Wor|d'sFa
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gathering and within a half hour
numbered over 10000 persons.
Meanwhile. policemen had ar
rived in great numbers and they
began riding up and down in ad-
joining paIachutes. They were
Figuring" too and their superiors
were bawling at them from the
ground to be sure their revolvers
were tight in their holsters, which
amused the crowd. Soon fire en-
gines came roaring up. Meanwhile,
other policefen dragged a loud
speaker out of a neighboring con-
cession and soon had 1t screaming
at the Rathbornes.
Just when it seemed the Rath-
bornes might stay where they were
forever, c. N. Aten, an engineer,
came out Of the crowd and sug-
gested that a net could be attach
ed to the parachutes on either side
of the stalled one, thus forming
hammock which could be raised and
then lowered with the Rathbornes
in it. This was tried, but the para
chutes wouldn't lift the weight ap-
piled from an angle as it caused
their pulleys to jam against the
cables.
The biggest power ladder of the
fire department arrived, and, to the
cheers of the crowd, was raised. The
crowd groaned when it proved to
be Is feet too short Mrs Rathborne
could be heard expressing her dis
appointment too. ~
The mechanics by now had
thought of another scheme. Mech
anics Mitchell and william Gertis
were lowered from the top In bosun's
chairs until they were directly above
the Rathbornes. Then the cable on
which the pulley was fouled, was
roped and unscrewed from its base.
Then with Mitchell and Gertis guild
ing the parachute, the cable was
lowered Is feet, permitting the para
chute to drop that far. 1t was then
on a level with the fire depart
ment's extension ladder.
Police wondered if they could safe
ly permit the Rathbornes to des-
cend the ladder. They debated the
matter among themselves for eight
minutes, deciding finally that after
five hours of suspension, it probab-
ly would be best not to trust them
So the parachute was lowered to the
ground. and safety.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
Troops Fire on
Harlan Pickefs
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to rescue her son, Hubert Green.
who was under arrest. Green was
injured in the fight.
After a general battle In which
the guards swung rifle butts, order
was restored. 1t was reported a
number Of store windows were
broken in the battle.
Reports also persisted that sew
eral other persons had been wound
ed by the shots fired by both sides.
Major Joe Kelley, acting COM
mander of the Kentucky national
guard at Fort Knox, KY, announ-
ced that he had ordered $50 to 200
additional troops to Harlan at once
TO preserve order. He said he would
send the whole national guard into
Harlan II necessary" to preserve
peace.
Reports to Ft. Knox said the
Harlan riot occurred on the main
street of the town and that the
guardsmen had restored order.
All wounded men were taken to
Harlan hospital but the extent OF
their injuries was not learned i'm
mediately. Among those arrested
was George Titler, secretary-treas-
urer of Distict No. l9 of the United
Mine Workers union.
Violence began when a non-union
miner attempted to run a coal car
through a picket line.
Also arrested in Harlan was Mrs.
Titler who repeatedly was organiz-
ing group to go get George" and
take him from the Jail.
Decision of the miners to picket
the mine came following a huge
rally last Sunday at Lenarue. where
William Turnblazer, UNIV presi-
dent for District No. 10, urged the
miners to resume their picket lines
and shut off production from the
non-union mines.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
State Enforces
Anti-Picket Law

PONTIAC. Mich, July IL. CUP)--
State police armed with tear gas
patrolled the Pontiac Fisher body
plant today. in an attempt to pre-
vent violence at the strikebound
factory.
With the state troopers main-
tanning an iron-clad guard around
the plant, the United Automobile
Workers union (CIO) called off its
pickee line at 7 o'clock, the GUS
tomary starting time for work. En-
ployes were permitted to enter and
leave the factory at will but only
q few went in and the plant re-
NAMED closed.
Pontiac police, who yesterday were
censured by Gov. Luren D. Dickin-
son, also were on the scene. They
drew cheers from pickets and strik-
ers whereas boos greeted the state
troopers.
Pontiac City Manager William P
Edmonson appealed for state aid
yesterday after violence threatened
for the second day. He said local
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12

his belief that abolition of the
existing arms embargo before ad-
journment is vital to the best inter-
estS of this oountry's foreign policy.
Administration strategy probably
will concentrate on efforts to win
over two Democratic senators re-
sponsible for the administration s
l2-ll defeat in committee Sens.
Walter F. George. D., Ga, and Guy
NJ. Gillette, D.. Ia.
If George and Gillette could be
persuaded to change their minds
a motion 10 reconsider yesterdays
action would be introduced in COM
mittee Then efforts would be renew
ed to get hill to the senate floor.
Secretary OF State Cordell Hull,
who assisted The house foreign af-
fairs committee draft the admins
tration bill that would repeal the
existing arms embargo, was said 10
have been designated to talk with
George, close friend, and Gillette.
Hull depiored the committees
action in a statement contending
that the peace and security" CT
the United States are at stake un-
less congress lifts the arms embar-
go.
Mr.. Roosevelt insisted that con-
gress must stay in session until neu-
trality legislation is enacted.
Unless the president is successful
in his last-minute attempt to forcee
action, it was believed that congress
would adjourn within two weeks.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
Frequent Visitor to
Jail Back Auain

Felix Cosio, one of Ell Centro
city jails most frequent visitors,
was back in the care of police We'd
nesday. this time for 80 days. He
was sentenced for drunkenness in
police court.
Tony Dugado received q 80 day
suspended sentence on drunk
charge and Joseph Molk was sem
fenced to five days in the city Jail
for vagrancy.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12

authorities had been unable to con-
troll the situation as pickets turned
out hundreds strong to defeat a
company "back-to-work" movement
against the JAWS walkout of tool
and die workers seeking a supple
mental agreement with the man.
agement.
The state police were instructed
to enforce the new state labor law.
which forbids pickets or strikers
from interfering with access to a
strikebound plant.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
Witness Tesfifies
Bridges is Red
Continued from Page ~

offered him a job In Portland in
1896 If he would change his testi-
mony In a Portland criminal syn
dicalism trial Doyle was special
prosecutor in the Portland case.
On cross-examination of Miner
yesterday, Bridges attorneys intro
duced a transcript of the Portland
trial showing that Miner. as a wit
ness there, had testified that Doyle
had not offered him any reward
or money for changing his testi-
mony.
Examiner Lands said he believed
the matter should be referred to
the United States district attorney
Miss Carol King, chief counsel for
Bridges, contended that Examiner
Landies should cite Miner for con-
tempt. She said she would sub
nit a memorandum on the ques-
ton.
Miner testified he gave false
testimony in the Portland trial as
part of a build up" to convince
Communists whose confidence he
was trying to win that he was sim
cere. He was employed by the
Oregon national guard as a military
intelligence officer, investigating
Communist activities in the Pacific
northwest.
lands asked him: would you
under any circumstances tell q
falsehood to this tribunal?"
mo, I am free to tell all I know,
the witness replied.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
Roosevelt Angry
At Arms Defect
SECRET AGENT xs

WASHINGTON. July 10. CUP)-
President Roosevelt plans to send a
special message to congress reiter-
ating-and in forceful language
his demands for a new neutrality
law at this session. a source close
to the administration revealed to-
day.
Mr.. Roosevelt was rebuffed yes
terday by the senate foreign rela-
tions committee. which voted to
postpone action on all neutrality
proposals until next year. But he
will restate TO congress, il was said.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12

A fine cork insulated gallon
jug. for camping. picnics and
touring. Keeps contents hot
or cold for long period. tcsse,
OTHER JUGS....98c to Sl.65
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12

the present s35 per month allot.
ment to persons over 65 but the
governor said 1t brings the law up
to date in contemplation of future
federal legislation (which gives hope
that in few years persons reach
ing the age CT 60 will receive tota,
of s75 a month"
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
IN OUR DRIVEN
INSTALLATION SHOP

Trained installation men with
modern equipment offer prompt,
proper installation at low flat
rate = of accessories purchased
here. Many articles such as
tires and batteries installed
FREE!
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12
Old Age Pension
Bill Approved

SACRAMENTO, July u. CUP)-
A bill liberalizing California's old
age pension law, already the most
liberal in the nation, has been sign
ed by Gov Culbert Olson, the gov
ernor's office announced tdoay.
The measure, sponsored by 35
assemblyman. makes no change II
Imperial Valley press., 1939-07-12

witness stand, when she asks to
spare my life Please disregard
her. Also disregard the pleas my
father and Mr.. Mckinney my at
torney will make to you to give me
life Imprisonment. I don't want TO
keep on living"