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Evening star., 1939-12-05
Nordic States 10 Meet
Al Oslo Thursday
For Peace Effort
Denmark Discouroees
Any Speculation on
Aid for FinIund
By the Associate6P Press.

BY the Associated Press.
OSLO, Dec. 5.-Norway's foreign
minister, Halvdan Koht, today
called a conference for Thursday Of
Scandinavian foreign ministers to
discuss the ominous situation grow
ing out of the Russian-Finnish con-
flict.
Issuing invitations to Foreign
Ministers Richard Sander Of
Sweden and Peter Munich of Den
mark, Koht emphasized the earnest
Scandinavian desire to re-establish
peace in Northern Europe.
Any speculation that the three
nations might take stronger stand
in support Of Finland, however. was
promptly discouraged by state
ment of Prime Minister Thovald
Stauning Of Denmark that his ma
ton would maintain neutrality.
Diplomats regarded the Prime
Minister'S stand as inevitable, since
Denmark has a non-aggression pact
with Germany and thus would not
be likely to take any action which
might depart the slightest from neu-
trality toward all phases of the Eu-
ropean conflict.
Finland Not Invited.
Koht's invitation did not mention
Finland's foreign minister, Vaino
Tanner, or his predecessor, Elias
Erkko, who now is in Stockholm as
charge d'affaires. When the heads
of the northern nations conferred in
Sweden last month President Kyosti
Kallio of Finland was included with
the three Scandinavian kings.
Koht pointed out, however. that
Finlands plight deeply concerns
Scandinavia both because of our
selves and because of Finland"
Norway also has been sending
more men to the far northern from
tier adjoining Finland, but in Dem
mark there is no sign Of quickening
preparedness.
To Seek Means for Peace.
In convoking the diplomats for
talks which may prove a turning
point in Scandinavian affairs, Koht
said:
"The Scandinavian governments
are gravely concerned over the war
into which the Finnish people have
been thrown, and, both because Of
ourselves and because of Finland,
they wish that peace may be re-
established as soon as possible
1.-The Scandinavian countries,
therefore, must discuss all means to
get peace negotiations.
They assume that this also IS
the base of Finland's appeal to the
League of Nations.
ut is this matter which I had In
mind when I invited Sweden's and
Denmark's foreign ministers to come
to Oslo for conference with me-"
Volunteers Being Organized.
Meanwhile, unofficial organiza-
tions in Scandinavia concerned
themselves with Finland's plight.
A million kronur (nearly $3.50 ,00O)
had been collected in Sweden for
the preliminary financing of a vol.
unteer corps to aid Finland, for
which more than 1000 Swedes had
enlisted. However, it was not yet
clear whether volunteer fighters
from Sweden, Norway and Denmark
would be permitted to leave their
countries.
When such volunteers helped Fin
land win her independence against
Red forces in 1918 Soviet Russia was
not formidable military power.
Today the U. S. S. r. might choose
to interpret volunteer action as ac-
ton of the governments.
This may be one of the subjects
to be taken up by the three Scan
dinavian foreign ministers.
Evening star., 1939-12-05
Church PIuns Buzuor

Trinity Methodist Church, Fifth
street and Pennsylvania avenue Sc.
will hold its annual turkey dinner
and bazaar tomorrow and Thursday
in the church dining room. Dinner
will be served between S ard 7 pm.
Evening star., 1939-12-05
Report
FURNISHED by the Unit,


District
tomorrow; much change temperature
night SO degrees gentle
MarylandCoudy followed light tonight
morrow; not much change temperature
VrginaCoudy followed
row; slightly warmer in central and south portions
West VirgnaCoudy with
portion tonight tomorrow cloudy light
Evening star., 1939-12-05
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Evening star., 1939-12-05
Racing Results
Charles Town

FIRST RACE-Purse. $500; claiming;
3-year- olds and up: ~ furlonss, eo
Ny First (OhertC go 2.20 Z.o0
Chief Hollis tQarretG 900 3.U0
Way Out (Hacker) 800
Time. 0:50H.
Also rsn-Poker Dice Royal upset, Nor.
Vim. Blue Prelude and Lady Ttma1ole.
Evening star., 1939-12-05
River Report.

River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers clear
at Harpers Ferry: Potomac clear at Great
Falls today.
The Sun and Moon.
Rises Sets.
sun. today --. T:11 4:46
Sun, tomorrow 80 7:l2 4.46
Moon. today ! 90 am. 1:2l Pm.
Automobile lights must be turned on one
half hour after sunset.
Weather in Various Cities.
Evening star., 1939-12-05
Summary Of
Toduy's Star

Foreign.
Swedes mobilize, swelling army to
10000. Page Al
Russians renew bombing raids on
Finland. Page Al
Russia faces prospect Of election by
League. Page Al
italian troops block new demonstra-
ton against Soviet. Page AS
Firms plea on own initiative, Cham
berlain says. Page Al
National
U. S. willing to join in condemna-
ton Of Russia. Page Al
Kuhn gets 21a to 5 years on larceny
charge. Page Al
Wallace urges self-supporting farm
program. Page Az
Ohio's city officials seek way to avert
relief bankruptcy. Page Al
Evening star., 1939-12-05

Monthly precipitation in inches in the
Capital (current month to date):
Evening star., 1939-12-05
Circuit Court Reversed.

The shipyard decision, delivered
by Justice Roberts. reversed a ruling
by the Fourth Federal Circuit Court
that the Newport News company
did not have to disestablish the 10
year-old organization, but was re-
quired only to cease interference
with it.
The labor board ordered dissolu-
ton after charges had been filed
against the company by the Indus
trial Union of Marine and Ship
building Workers Of America, a
G. I. O. aflliate.
1--WE cannot say that, upon the
uncontradicted facts, the board erred
Evening star., 1939-12-05

The Sun and Moon,
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-19
Steamed Clu1ns
Enjoyed By LII IS
L. u. Believes General Ce.
rdrnic Employees Should
Join Local 96

Perth >Amboy, N. local Union
No. 96 had a lively meeting Friday
evening, October 13. President Louis
Turkus had quite a time keeping the
boys in order, even though they knew
refreshments were to be served after
the meeting.
The ,peain. to2ic, Of discussion was
regarding the Jurisdiction of the
General Ceramic employees. 1t was
generally contended that in the event
these men accept the Brotherhood the
logical thing to do would be to join
Local &c.
1t was reported that the employees
at the Mutual Pottery in Trenton are
seeking an increase in wages. This,
we believe is fitting at this time due
to the increase in construction work.
At the termination of the meeting
steamed clans with all the trimmings
were served. Due credit goes to
Brothers John Adametz, Andy Vamos,
MAIDS Madison and Mrs. Madison and
former president, Chris Jensen.
Friday, the 13, was certainly lucky
day for the boys at the Fords Porce-
lain Works. Brother Joe Adametz
presented each with cigar as token
to celebrate the birth of son to him
and his wife.-O. C. 96.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-19
Union Label Used
By Minervo Plont
Locul 20 Is Happy To Have
Firm Place Stump On All
Dinner Ware

Minerva, Ohio.--The jokes on you
for Local Union No. 70 is still in ex-
stence. We are very busy here with
the shops going full time.
The past few months have been full
ones with lot of success and happi-
ness for some Of the members and sor-
row for others.
We will pause here to offer con-
dolence to the families of two of our
esteemed brothers. Brothers Harrison
Ray, warehouseman and Arthur FL
lott, jiggerman. Both men were loyal
members of the organization, fine
fathers and husbands and very civic
minded. Brother Elliott was an ex-
service man, having left Minerva as
lad Of 18 to enter service and re-
turning from the war he spent his
lifetime in Minerva. We offer heart
felt sympathy to the families Of the
deceased.
We have gained wonderful achieve
ment for our union in Minerva. We
now place the Brotherhood label on all
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-19
Strike Continues
At Koko1no Plant
Encouraging Visit of Presi-
dent Duffy Renews Hope
Of Members

Kokomo, Ind.-For the better part
of the past five years, Local Union
No. 26 has been striking against the
kokomo Sanitary Pottery Co. Natural
ly this protracted struggle has taken
its toll in membership, in interest and
in hope.
Although our case has been before
the National Labor Relations Board
for several years, there has been no
decision forthcoming. The Board has
been acting with more than it's usual
slowness. An agency designed to pro-
tect the rights of the man who works
should be set up in such way that
relief, if justified, could be obtained
almost at once.
The aims and spirit of the Wagner
Act, which we hailed as the Magma
Charta of Labor, would seem to have
become hopelessly muddled in con-
fusion of red tape.
At least that is how it now looks
to us, for as this red tape has been
unwinding, we have faced unemploy-
ment, poverty and actual want. The
Labor Board in which we placed our
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-19
HulloWe' en- Dance
Planned By LU AZ
Salem China Popular With
Salem Women Even
In Florida

Salem, Ohio.-Local Union No. AZ
Welfare club membership decided at
their last meeting to hold a Halloween
dance October 80. Everyone is invited
to attend, but be sure to wear your
mask. This affair will be held at the
Memorial Building. Plans for the
dance were approved at the last meet
ing Of the club and l believe it was
the doughnuts and cider that put the
final approval on the dance. After re-
freshments were served the member
ship enjoyed a game of bingo.
The Welfare committee is going to
pay visit to one of our unfortunate
brothers who has been i'll. They hope
to be able to do something for him
that will help him keep his faith in
getting we'll.
One Of our Salem residents recently
returned from a trip to Florida and
she had with her a supply of service
plates purchased in the southern state.
She said she bought them for their
superiority to all the other ware
shown. Your guess where they were
made. Why Salem, of course.
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-19
Senator Robert Tdft Supports A. F. of L.
Amendments to Labor Relations Act

"The National Labor Relations
Board is given such wide power that
it could have corrected inequalities
in the act itself. But the conditions
which exist and the manner of admin
istration has shown defects to exist
which should and can be corrected
without affecting the basis of the act.
l have not reached complete or def
mite conclusions as to what the amend
ments should be, but can outline my
tentative conclusions.
"There should be a new Board, as
you recommended. Whether under the
present Administration this would re-
suit in the appointment of persons less
prejudiced than the present Board, l
do not know. Therefore, it is no all
inclusive remedy for the situation.
Company Unions Should Be Outlawed
81 believe that Mr.. Green's sug-
gestion of a complete outlawing of
company unions, dominated or con-
trolled by the company, together with
a wider latitude to the employer to
express his opinion as between other
unions SO long as it does not amount
to coercion, is wise amendment. The
Board has used the provision intended
to discourage company unions as a
weapon against the A. F. of L. 1t is
natural that employers should wish to
deal with the more responsible, long
established unions, and express some
preference for such unions as against
Continued on Page Six)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-19
AFL Convention
Refuses To Sect
Typos DeIegofes
l. T. U. Refused To Pay Spe'
cidl Assessment Post
Two Years

Cincinnati, Ohio.-Tke annual con-
vention Of the American Federation
of Labor unanimously adopted the
report Of the Committee on Creden-
tials recommending that the delegates
from the International Typographical
Union be denied seats in the conven-
tion.
Pointing out that "the financial
records kept by Secretary-Treasurer
Morrison shows that the international
Typographical Union failed to pay
the one cent per member assessment
which was levied by the Fifty seventh
Annual Convention Of the American
Federation of Labor which was held
at Denver, Colorado, and the Fifty
eighth Annual Convention which was
held at Houston, Texas, the Gre
dentials Committee cited the provis-
ion Of the Constitution Of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor which states
that delegates shall not be entitled
to seat in the regular or special
convention unless the tax and assess
ments of their organization as pro-
vided for in Section /, Article X, and
assessments as provided for in Ar
ticle XII, Sections l and 2, have been
paid in full to the second month pre-
ceding the regular or special conven-
ton"
Section l of Article X referred to
in the above section provides that
"the revenue of the Federation should
be derived from per capita tax to
be paid upon the full paid-up men,
bership of the affiliated bodies," and
that revenue may also be derived
from assessments when and as ordered
by a majority vote Of a regular or
special convention"
Continued OF, Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-19
Green Reflected
A.F.ofL.Presidenf
for Sixteenth Time
Morrison Elected Secretary
Emeritus At $4,000
Per Yeur
By President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President Z. L. Wheatley and
Inhn O'Nallov

By President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President Z. L. Wheatley and
John O'Malley.
Cincinnati, Ohio.-The delegates to
the 59th annual convention Of the
American Federation of Labor re-
elected all officers except Secretary
Treasurer Frank Morrison and First
Vice President Frank Duffy, both of
whom declined reelection.
To succeed Mr.. Morrison, secretary
Of the A. F. of l.. from 1896 to 1886,
and secretary-treasurer since 1886, the
convention chose George Meany, presi-
dent Of the New York State Fedora
ton of Labor and member of Local
463, New York City, of the United
Association of Plumbers and Steam
Filters of the United States and Can
ada.
William L. Hutcheson, president of
the United Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners of America, was nomin-
ated by Mr. Duffy for vice president
and was elected without opposition.
The rest of the vice-presidents were
all reelected by unanimous vote.
In addition to President Green and
Secretary -Treasurer-Elect Meany, the
Executive Council for the ensuing
year consists of the following persons:
T. A Rickert, president, United
Garment Workers of America; Ma
hew Woll, vice president, Information
Photo -Engravers' Union of Nor
America; John Coefeld, presideil
United Association of Plumbers an,
Steam Filters of the United State
and Canada; Arthur O. Wharton
president, International Association OF
Machinists; Joseph N. Weber, presi-
dent, American Federation of Musi-
clans; G. NJ Bugniazet, secretary, In
ternational Brotherhood Electrical
Workers of America; George NJ. Har-
rison, president, Brotherhood of Rail-
way Clerks; Daniel J. Tobin, president,
International Brotherhood of Team
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-19
Brotherhood Officiul A. F. Of
LIS Fruterndl Delegate to
Cunddidn Meet
PRESENTED WATCHES
Both Mr.. and Mrs. Wheutley
Receive Watches From
Canadian Unionists

BY President James NJ. Duffy. First
Vice President +. L. Wheatley and
John O'Malley.
First Vice President e. L. Wheatley
of the National Brotherhood of Oper-
ative Potters went to the American
Federation Of Labor Convention in
Cincinnati directly from London, On
tario, where he was the A. +. of LIS
Fraternal Delegate to the annual con-
vention of the Canadian Trades and
Labor Congress.
While attending the Canadian con-
vention both he and Mrs. Wheatley
were presented beautiful gold watches.
The Brotherhood official was extreme
ly grateful for this manifestation of
friendship as well ss the exceptionally
fine treatment accorded him through
out the week.
Mr.. Wheatley's report to the A. F.
l.. convention follows:
To the Officers and Delegates to the
Fifty Ninth Annual Convention of the
American Federation Of Labor:
Greetings:
l hereby submit my report as Fra
ternal Delegate Of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor to the Fifth-fifth
Annual Convention of the Canadian
Trades and Labor Congress, held in
London, Ontario, from the 25th to the
Both of September, 1899
The 55th Annual Convention of the
Trades and Labor Congress of Canada
was held in the Masonic Temple, Lon
don, Ontario, during the week of
September 25th, 1889. Addresses Of
welcome were delivered by X. Hessell,
president of the London Trades and
Labor Council; by His Worship Mayor
Allan Johnston; by r. A. Rigg, di-
rector of the Employment Service Of
Canada, who represented the Canadian
minister of labor; by Dr. A. S. Dun
can, member Of the Ontario legisla-
ture; and by Hon. n. o. Hipel, min
ister of labor for Ontario.
Secretary-Treasurer r. J. Talon
occupied the chair in the unavoidable
absence Of President P M. Draper. He
read communication from President
Draper in which he stated that upon
the advice of his physicians he was
obliged to resign the office of presi-
dent. Paddy" Draper has served
the Congress in some executive Of
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-19
Work Picks Up At
Crooksville Chino
Dipping Machine Instdlled
BY Firm: Reported
Successful

Crooksville, O.-It has been some
time since Local Union No. 66's O. c.
has found time to write, but with the
World Series, the war in Europe and
hunting season to be taken care of,
it has been hard to knuckle down.
Brother Leo Clements of the gliding
department seems to be the champion
squirrel hunter. He cuts a notch in
the stock of his gun for every squirrel
he gets, and by the looks Of things
he will have to buy new stock for
next years catch.
Our president, Russell Brannon and
Brother Victor Roush have left
Crooksville. They are now gliding at
Minerva, working on the night turn.
They always did like to stay up at
night-good luck to you both.
Brother Leo Wise, former vice
president, has now moved into the
presidents chair. With Brother Leo's
red hair and his experience in the
many plants from coast to coast, we
believe he will make very fine
leader.
The Crooksville China is working
much better, with bright hopes of
business picking up. Many Of the
boys have left for better jobs. John
Skinnin, kilnplacer, and family has
moved to Cambridge. Bucky Cooper
is also working at the Universal
Pottery and is going to move in the
near future. They say when the day
is in at the Universal and the workers
come out it looks like Crooksville.
The Crooksville China has installed
a new dipping machine, the second
one to be installed anywhere. 1t can
certainly turn out the ware, but has
caused Brother Lawrence Showers to
move to Coshocton and the other dip
pers are worried as to their jobs. 1t
will be fine thing one of these days
when the machine does all the work
and the worker has no money to buy
Continued On Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-19
BY President James NJ. Duffy, First
Vice President f. l.. Wheatley and
INhn 0'Mallav

ny FTeSlucuL JdWeS M. DuHy, TITSI
Vice President +. l.. Wheatley and
John O'Malley.
Cincinnati, Ohio.-Senator Robert
A. Taft of Ohio, who is a member of
the Committee on Education and La
Dor of the United States Senate and
attended regularly the meetings of the
committee during the hearings held on
the amendments to the National La
Dor Relations Act proposed by the
American Federation of Labor in the
first session of the 10th Congress
which adjourned last August, is firmly
convinced of the appropriateness of
the A. F. of L. amendments in order
to preserve the inherent rights of the
unions affiliated with the American
Federation of Labor.
This was the message which the
Ohio Senator brought to the conven-
ton of the American Federation of
Labor here.
He was also firmly convinced that
the testimony presented by the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor before the
Senate committee indicated prejudice
in favor of the C. l. o. and against
the A. F. Of L.
FavOrs New Labor Board
"In my opinion, if the act had been
impartially administered by board
anxious to encourage unionization,
but discourage unnecessary strife
there would be few proposals to amend
today" Senator Taft said.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-19
Discretionary
Power of A.F.L.
Head Narrowed
Constitution Amendment To
Outline Precise Practice
To Follow

Cincinnati, Ohio.-The annual con-
vention of the American Federation
of Labor completed its first week here
by modifying the power vested in the
President of the A. F. of l.. to disci-
pline State federations of labor, city
central bodies, and directly affiliated
local trade and federal labor unions.
Section 6 of Article of the A. F.
of l.. Constitution declares that "the
President shall be authorized and en-
powered to discipline State Fedora
tions Of Labor, City Central Labor
Unions, and Local and Federal Labor
Unions, including authority to sus-
pend and/or to suspend and/or revoke
their charter subject first to an ap-
peal to the Executive Council and
thereafter to the next regular con-
vention Immediately following.
Amendment Adopted
Judge Joseph F. Padway, general
council of the American Federation of
Labor, recommended that the provis-
ion Of Section relative to disciplinary
action be amended so as to conform
to statute law. In conformity with
Judge Padway's recommendation the
convention Committee on laws, Of
which Daniel J. Tobin is chairman,
recommended that Section of Article
6 be amended by the addition of the
following paragraph;
disciplinary action by the Presi-
dent shall consist of emergency ac-
ton and decisions the latter being
subject to the Appeal of the Execu-
tive Council hereinbefore provided.
Emergency action shall be taken
when in the opinion Of the President
it is necessary to preserve the rights
of the American Federation of Labor,
Continued on Page Fiyel
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-10-19
Full Approval of the New Deal Denied
By the American Federation Of Labor

the freSldent.
Text of Resolutions Committee Report
Following is the text of the Resolu-
tions Committee report which the con-
vention adopted:
"This resolution calls for blanket
endorsement of what is popularity
known as the New Deal without de-
fining what is covered by the term
New Deal.
"In addition, it calls for the con-
demnation of the members of the po-
litical party in power who failed to
support all so-called New Deal meas
ures, and for the same condemnation
of members of the minority party who
had done likewise.
"The actions Of previous conventions
on certain legislative measures, the
action of special conferences called by
the American Federation of Labor,
and recommendations made in con-
nection with certain measures by the
American Federation of Labor, make
it impossible for your Committee to
recommend any blanket endorsement
as called for by the resolution.
"The resolution does not distinguish
between Congressional and Admins
trative action, neither does it dis
tinguish between actions of the Ad-
ministration, and of Bureaus, Boards
and Commissions.
Legislation Opposed by A. F. of L.
"The Houston Convention of the A.
Continued On Page Two)