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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-30
Trenton Local Believes Evil
Should Be Eliminated
By Labor
EDUCATION NEEDED
o. c. Believes the Building
Trades Should Follow
Central Body Leud

Perth Amboy, n. J.-Brother James
Scion took turn at bat for Vice
President Wheatley at the regular
meeting of Local Union No. &c. Be-
sides answering many questions he
gave a very good report Of the prog
ress made in the organizing field. One
question in particular which received
plenty of culling was in regards to
the workers at the Phoenix plant of
the General Ceramics 1t is the con-
tention Of our members that these
workers should join our local instead
Of forming new local if the plant is
signed up. An excellent crowd was
present to hear the official.
The report of the Building Trades
delegate was anything but encourage
ing and from this report it can readily
De understood that if some definite
program is not set forth in that body
they will find themselves confronted
with serious difficulty, especially in
the craft unions. Jurisdictional dis
putes continually arise and from all
appearances are given very little, if
any, consideration. Our delegate has
reported several times regarding the
use of sanitary ware made in union
shops, but each time the blame is
thrown on the architect, by saying
we use what they specify. 1t would
De wise for the Building Trades to at
least try some of the things the Cen
tral Labor Union of Perth Amboy is
doing along the lines of union educa-
ton.
Brother Thomas Kelly, president of
the Central Labor Union was given
much credit by the delegate for his
efforts to organize the various indus
tries in this locality. He was recently
appointed A. F. Of l.. organizer in
this district and we believe they Sc
lected the best.
Much discussion was given to the
matter of ''loan shark" operations in
the state Of New Jersey and we be-
iieve that organized labor should take
his in mind with an eye Of elimin-
ating this rotten business. Only re-
Gently the State Auto Association
fConfinued on Pdde Sixl
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-30
The Purchasers Of American
Made Goods Receiving
Extra Vulue Now
ELECTION DEC. 8
Officers Will Be Nominated
and Elected At Next
Meetinq

Minerva, O-Local Union No. 70
members all had fine Thanksgiving
which meant crowd of turkey filled
members gathered in the meeting hall
!. Friday night. President Becknell was
in the chair and carried the meeting
through to an early adjournment.
The discussion of the decorating
problem was carried over, due to the
committee being unable to secure an
appointment with President James M.
Duffy.
A communication was received
from Crooksville on the uniform scale
for lining. Any liner caring to dis
cuss this matter, please contact
Brother Vaughn who has the ma
terial.
The ware boys were called for a
special meeting Tuesday, November
%. A delegation from our local was
present and we hope to receive a de-
tailed report at our meeting next
Friday evening.
The difficulty over the apprentice
kilnhand was definitely settled. Also
VIC dPpiICdIiOIiS VI CWO HcW ware DOyS
were discussed, being accepted with
restrictions. We had a report from
the kilndrawers on their meeting
with Local Union No. H., East Liver
pool.
The "Buy American Made Goods"
campaign committee reported success.
The coming week should see us in full
swing here at the Ben Franklin store.
Buy an american Made" article, re-
ceive a coupon and deposit the stub
in the box. At the bi-monthly draw
ing you may win a dinner set. It's a
great issue in our campaign and we
hope for success in the venture. Just
remember to demand American
Made" and help us all. Watch for
further notice in the Minerva Leader
and the Ben Franklin store.
Due to our second meeting in De-
cember coming so close to Christmas,
it was decided to open the polls for
nominations for officers at the last
meeting. The polls will remain open
and election of officers will be at the
next meeting, December 8. Remember
Folks, this is your official notice as
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-30
Cities To Solve
Relief Problems
Balance Of Year
Bricker Again Refuses To
Recall Legislators:
Herbert Helps
(By Ohio Labor News Service)

(By Ohio Labor News ServIce)
Columbus, O.-Governor John w.
Bricker last week reiterated his re-
fusal to Immediately call a special
session of the 92nd General Assembly
to assist in solving the relief prob
lem confronting a number of larger
cities in the state.
Following three-hour conference
with mayors and representatives of
the cities of Cleveland, Toledo,
Youngstown, Columbus, Dayton,
Akron and Lima and legislative lead
ers who are preponderantly rural, the
Governor said that he would not call
special session of the Legislature
until we have sounded out every pos
sibility."
First possibility" to appear as an
easement of the crisis was an opin-
ion to Governor Bricker by Attorney
General Thomas j. Herbert, who held
that surplus excise tax funds may be
used for poor relief purposes if city
officials choose to take advantage of
it.
The opinion, reversing one handed
down by Herbert S. Duffy, the for
mer attorney general, declared that
"the welfare Of the people is the para
mount law"
AS a result of the ruling, state well
fare department officials prepared to
launch an immediate survey to deter
mine the amount of additional local
funds made available for poor relief.
State Welfare Director Charles L.
Sherwood expressed the opinion that
hundreds of thousands of dollars
would be made available to local relief
areas in financing their relief pro-
grams and would permit many areas
to meet their relief needs for the bal
ance of the year.
He pointed out that the exact
amount of funds made available
through the ruling could not be de-
termined until the department has had
an opportunity to study the counties
which had issued Carey bonds and are
affected by the ruling.
1t was predicted that the decision
(Continued on Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-30
Geneva Office
Functions In
Spite Of War
Efforts to Adjust Worldwide
Labor and Social Prob
lens Continue

Washington, D. C.-The Interna-
tional Labor Organization in Geneva
is functioning at normal, according to
Director John G. Winant, former New
Hampshire governor and first chair
man of the Social Security Board.
Writing in the October issue Of the
international Labor Review" Mr..
Winant declares: "The function of the
organization in this unprecedented
crisis in the destiny of men is to con-
tribute to the preservation of the COM
mon heritage of civilization"
The l. L. O. will serve, he continues,
as symbol of the inseparability Of
lasting peace and social justice; as a
center for the study Of new labor prob
lens arising out of war; and as an
agency for the maintenance of cooper
alton between governments, employers
and workers, to whom leadership will
fall following rehabilitation.
One slight change in the program
was occasioned by the European crisis
when meeting of the l. L. O. Gov
erning Body, scheduled for Oslo on
October a, was Cancelled because of
difficulties Of communication. In its
place, an emergency committee pre-
viously authorized was convened The
committee met on September 20 in
Geneva and reassembled there Octo-
ber 10.
Emergency Policy Formulated
Mr.. Winant, who served as assist
ant director of the International La
Dor Office in 1885, shortly after the
United States became an /. L. O..
member, assumed the directorship last
Continued on Pace Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-30
Rising Employment
Shown BY Drops In
Ohio BUG Payments
Initiul Claims and Benefit
Payments Hit Years
Low In October

Columbus, O.-Drop of Ohio Bureau
of Unemployment Compensation Oc-
tober benefit payments and initial
claims to the lowest point this year,
obviously reflects a rising trend in
employment, H. c. Atkinson, Bureau
Administrator said today.
This is the fourth consecutive month
the number and amount of benefit
payments have declined. Checks issued
numbered 133,146 in October, a de-
crease Of % per cent from Septem-
ber. Similarly, the benefit payments
total of $1,229,457.18 in October,
shows decrease of % per cent from
the previous month.
Initial claims in October reached
the lowest point for 1889 when 14,047
were received by the Bureau. For the
sixth consecutive month the number
of initial claims decreased.
The average weekly benefit pay
ment for total unemployment in Oc-
tober was $lO.12, as compared with
$l0.46 in September The average
weekly benefit for partial unemploy-
ment was $5.1S, as compared with
$4.97 in September.
Payments totaling $19,957 ,458.97,
have been paid since last January to
totally unemployed and partially un-
employed workers eligible under the
Ohio Unemployment Compensation
Law. The balance available for fur
ther benefits is approximately $685.
100000.
The rising trend in employment was
reflected also by records of the EN-
ployment Service Division of the Bu-
reau, which reported 14,717 private
placements in October, as compared
with 1855 in September, and 11,541
in August. The October total repre-
sented an increase of 0.4 per cent over
September, and % per cent over
August. Private placements in Octo-
ber increased 131 per cent over the
same month of 1888.
Public placements on public build
ing and construction projects or in
governmental service decreased for
the fourth consecutive month. In Oc-
lContinued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-11-30
Local Union No. 9b Hits Operations Of
Loan Sharks In State Of New JERSEY
Teachers Progress
Linked With Labor
The Teachers President De-
cldres Ndzi Objective Is
Defense Of Rights

By President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President +. l.. Wheatiey and
John OMalley.
A stirring address by George S.
Counts, Professor Of Education at Co.
lumbia University and President Of
the American Federation Of Teachers,
in defense Of liberty in its broadest
sense for all Americans was an in
structive feature at the recent annual
convention Of the American Fedora
ton of Labor at Cincinnati, Ohio.
Declaring that the objects of the
American Federation Of Teachers in
clude guaranteeing the economic, civic
and professional rights Of teachers,
Professor Counts, who addressed the
convention during the consideration Of
the report Of the Committee on Edu-
cation, said the members Of his pro-
fession were realizing more than ever
before that their progress rests in
close affiliation with the organized
workers as typified by the American
Federation Of Labor
Expressing one hundred per cent
opposition to the Communist, Fascist,
and Nazi totalitarian relationships
and all other autocratic schemes for
enslaving the people, he upheld in
glowing terms that outstanding prin-
ciple enunciated in the Declaration of
Independence that "all men are Gre
ated equal" and insisted that it must
be translated in to fact for all per-
sons.
In introducing Professor Counts to
the American Federation of Labor
convention, William Green, President
Of the Federation, said:
"The Chair recognizes Delegate
Counts, Professor of Education at Co.
lumbia University, and President Of
the American Federation Of Teachers.
Perhaps you will better know DR..
Counts when | refer to the fact that
he is the successor of Professor
Jerome Davis, who formerly served
as President Of the American Fedora
ton of Teachers. He is the newly
elected President Of that splendid
body. AS l said a while ago, he is
serving as Professor of Education in
Columbia University, and has also
served as instructor in the University
of Chicago and in Yale University as
we'll. We welcome him as delegate
in this great convention of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, and l pre-
sent him to you to discuss the sub
ject of education"
Text of Professor Counts Address
Following is the text of Professor
Counts address:
president Green, delegates to the
convention-this is the first time |
have appeared among you, and there
fore set down my ideas in writing.
l wanted to make them as brief, as
clear and as precise as 1 could, and l
crave your close attention. Ny re-
marks are not directed altogether to-
ward the report of this committee.
They are directed more to the general
situation and to the work and pros
poets and responsibilities and tasks Of
the American Federation of Teachers.
Continued on Page Two)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
After the Battles Over

Favorable comment still continues to pour in for the victorious Democratlc candidates in Tuesdays balloting. Praise is also being bestowed upon those mem- bers of the party organization who nave labored so faithfully in the past two months to restore party prestige among the voters and to sustain high spirit or endeavor throughout the several weeks of intensive campaigning w.>en the party and it's present representatives were held accountable for many things.
 We have the fullest confidence in the ability of Mayor-elect Vincent A. Sculiy to carry out the pledges he made during his campaign. His is no light burden for he assumes responsibility at time when every effort must be spent Ill trimming governmental sails, maintain ing an even keel in the ship of state, re- lieying the ship of such unwieldy bal last as forces our present high tax rate. This is no simple job and demands, as he we'll knows, both his full time and his best efforts and thoughts.
 He must be aware, too, that his every official action will be under scrutiny that is sharpened to detect any devia.- tion from the course that has been set up for this city. In view of the efforts at governmental reorganization in Water bury the task ahead of the new Demo- cratic administration is one that may well raise the party to new levels or re- duce it to ignominy. We rather imagine that under the persuasive and able lead ership of Mayor-elect Scully, a true son of one of the best and wisest mayors that this city has ever had, the party will be in safe and competent hands.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Now's the Chance

We noted with interest that the Con- necticut Legislative Council is asking members of the 1889 General Assembly to present their views on what the Coun- cil should devote itself to in the next year. Shortly before the 1941 Legislature convenes the Council files report with Gov. Raymond E. Baldwin as to what legislation is important and should get foremost consideration from the 194l Legislature. The Council has already met and gone over some of the points It be- lieves important for 1941.
 One of these, according to reports, is statutory revision, several of which have been made since 1870. We presume that the election law revision commission will have a comprehensive report for 1941, so probably the legislative council will 20 no further into this matter other than to refer attention to the commissions report. Of prime importance, though, to our way of thinking is stress laid on such legislation as may be affected by the 1940 decennial census There are several changes which hinge on this federal operation.
 Notable among them is, of course, re- districting of senatorial and congress sional districts. Too much can't be said about this matter, for there is only one chance every ten years to do anything about it. We muffed the chances in 1881, because the Legislature couldn't agree on a suitable plan of redistricting. The Leg islative Council might point out the need of considering the states senatorial and congressional districts early in the 1941 legislative session.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

eign boats bearing away munit1 ons and war supplies will still have to bIs loaded by American dockhandS. Ryarl is not opposed to the transfer of regiStI y. Lead CTS of other maritime unions, however, have registered emphatic prote stS And protests have come from other sources. Both the spirit of the neutrality law and the Monroe Doctrine have been cited as reasons why transfer of registry should not be permitted Senator Charles L. McNary (Rep., Ore.) had Pans ama's in- terests in mind when he said: Panama is in sense ward of Am erica. The guardian should be mindful of it's actions" Others have pointe 5 to Pana- mas strategic position as defender of the Panama Canal and the folly of the United States in subjecting this Latin American nation to any und'1e interna- tional embarrassment.
 There is question whether refusal to permit the transfers would help to keep American Seamen employed. Under either circumstances, it appea.rs, seamen would lose their jobs. If the ships are transferred, Britons will re place the crews. If the vessels continue to fly the American flag, they may be f0 reed out of service Shipping companies can't be expected to send out their boats with empty holds, unless heavily subsidized. If there is any chance of c'pening up new trade, in both tourists a nd freight, among Pan-American nations, this possi- bility should be thoroughly explored. Such an arrangement would be far the best, amenable to government, labor, and shipping firms alike.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Needs A Helping Hand

Eventually, perhaps, South American routes will open up for the United States merchant marine. Later, there will be more trade among nations on the Ameri- can continents when foreign ships are gradually taken off and U. s. commerce and tourist trade increases. But until then, the United States will have ship ping problem, no matter what attitude government officials may take on trans fer of registry for boats now flying the American flag. It is situation to which no one paid much attention while the debate over the neutrality act revisions was going on in Congress. But, when it was all over, everyone agreed that It should have been foreseen all along.
 It is estimated that about 130 of the 4,522 vessels in the American merchant fleet will go out of U. S.-European service because of the new neutrality act restrictions. This means a loss of about S60,000 tons of the total 11,000, ,000-ton registry. Application to transfer eight of these ships to Panamanian registry is awaiting action in Washington, while owners of most of the others wait to learn what precedent will be set. Between 5000 and 10000 seamen will lose their jobs, according to some union leaders.
 Joseph R. Ryan, president of the A. F. of L. International Longshoremen's Un- ion, has indicated that most of the men in his union will not suffer because for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
THE WATERBURY ELECTION
(Hartford Times)

The sweeping victory of the Dem ocratic ticket in Waterbury yester- day proves that the majority of the voters in the Brass City refuse to regard themselves as tarred with the brush of corruption by the mere fact that the Democratic Hayes Leary regime was convicted of con- spiracy to cheat and defraud the city during It's long control of the city.
 Election of Vincent A. scully as Mayor, and the erection of all the other Democratic candidates, leaves no doubt as to how the voters view the situation. Mir. Scully, son of a former mayor, won by majority that is decisive. The fact that he was appointed corporation counsel by former Mayor Hayes. after for n1er Corporation Counsel O'Connor had resigned following his convic- ton with the other conspirators, did not make him @ beneficiary of a corrupt machine, nor were any of the other Democratic candidates smeared because they carried the Democratic banner. It is not pos- sible-and 1t is a good thing that 1t is not Ito indict an, entire party because some members oft have been proved derelict in their duties.
 When the voters, at the charter referendum in October, turned down the proposed city manager charter, 1t was indicated that the election would be on straight party lines. A united Democratic party, under re- spected leadership, succeeded in electing @ slate of Democratic can- didates against whom no charges could be made.
 The debt problem of the city is serious and difficult enough to chal- lenge the intelligence and ability of the new administration, which should have the cooperation of every citizen to the end that Wa terbury's good name be restored. It Is now the opportunity and priv ilege of Mayor-elect Scully and the new Democratic administration to govern the city honestly and con- structively.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Toys Go Peaceful!

Young Ethelbert may need a advanced course in physics and electi 'o-dynamics to play with his Christmas toys this year, but at least he won't need a working knowledge of military tactics a nd gunnery. To American parents, whose lives are at least indirectly influenced by the war, the news that military toys al (, not being emphasized this season shoul q be encour- aging.
 Less than per cent of the toys recently displayed in New York reflect, d the influ- ence of war Mostly, the pla.vthings have taken a technical bent. St nlnd effects equipment and parts for colnplete min- iature broadcasting station are among the newest attractions. ~-,.
 Girls, who don't usually ca re for minia- ture cannon and pop guns anyway, are likely to get ultra-modern dolls with bustles, upswept cultures and wasp waists. Whats the point in teaching our youngsters to play at war, q 1lyway?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16
Waterbury's Election COMMENT FROM THE PRESS

greatest scandal in Connecticut po- litical history without suffering any drastic political upheaval such as usually follows such scandal. There has been no change in governmental system. The voters previously turned their back on the radical reform of a city manager plan of government. And yesterday they went through their paces in a municipal election as if nothing had happened. The one opportunity offered them in the election for drastic change-the can- didate of MT. Ring-they generally ignored.
 If Waterbury has turned its back on artificial or drastic means of re- form, 1t does not follow that Water- bury doesn't intend to have 1t. just the same. It obviously has confi- dence in the integrity and honesty of purpose of its new mayor. It may not be overthrowing any system, but 1t expects the old system, with new administrators. to provide clean gov- ernment--as 1t always could have, If the right men had been in office.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

them and gives you the milk sometimes.
 FASCISM-If you have two COWS, the government takes them and gives you part of the milk. -..
 NAZISM-1f you have two COWS, the government shoots you and takes the COWS.
 MERRY-GO-RoUND
 Latest 1940 Democratic combin- ation being talked in party circles is Jim Farley for President and House Floor Leader Sam Rayburn for Vice President. Both are popular with all Democratic fac- tions and are experienced cam paigners During the social season, Capital tailors rent out more than 5000 dinner jackets and full-dress suits. Tn some Wash ington shops complete evening dress, from shoes to hat, can be hired .V The trail of early Spanish explorers in Arizona will be marked by a series of small monuments erected by the Na- tional Youth Administration and the State Highway Department.
 Copyright, 1899, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-16

The President emphasized that there must be peace within the ranks of labor, and he is follow ing this up with plans that nego- tiations between the C1O and AFL shall continue indefinitely, If necessary. This time, furthermore. they will not be conducted by Miss Perkins.
 She may act as chairman of conciliation committee purely for face-saving purposes, but the ac- tual peace negotiating will be done by some of the Presidents clos, est cabinet friends. 1A. .t ISM CATALOGUE ,, Defining the various "isnls" that dominate the worlds economies IS no trouble for Edgar Puryear, gen- eral PWA employment official. The one-tine New Mexico farm boy deals with them in bovine terms, as follows:
 CAPITALISM.-If you have
 two cows, you sell one and buy
 6 bull.
 SOCIALISM--1f you have two
 cows. you give one to your
 neighbor.
 COMMUNIsM-If you have
 two COWS, the government takes