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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
NLRB Election Order Is
Unfuir, Court Decides

Cincinnati, ULNS). - The Sixth
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
has invalidated National Labor Re-
lations Board order for an election, on
the ground that it was unfair.
The election was to be held among
the 5000 employees of the Consumers
Power Co., of Jackson, Mich, and was
to repeat an indecisive hearing last
January. 1t was a. pretty evenly
matched fight between A. F. of L. and
CIO. The Utility Workers Organizing
Committee, CIO got 1,160 votes; the
international Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, A. F. of L., got 1912; and
sos workers voted for neither union.
The NLRB granted another election;
but the only choice on the new ballot
was between the CIO union and nc
union at all. The A. F. of l.. took the
case to court; and the courts decision
was unanimous.
"The employe was not given full
freedom of CHOICE" said the court. 'I1
he voted, he could either ratify or re.
ject the nominee of the board, but il
he rejected it, he was through. He
had no alternative. He could take thu
representative offered him or none a,
ala parallel Of Hobson's choice"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
Robert Hesketh. Union
Official. Is Dead At 69

Cincinnati, Ohio QLNS).-Robert
Bruce Hesketh, general secretary
treasurer of the Hotel and Restaurant
Employees International Alliance and
Bartenders' International League of
America since 1928, died here on July
a. Funeral services, which were at
tended by labor representatives from
all over the nation, were held on July
7th.
Mr.. Hesketh, who was widely known
and who had long and useful rec
ord of service in the labor movement,
was born March %, 1870, in Great
Britain, Of Scotch descent. He was
identified with the British Miners
Union from 1882 to 1885, working in
the mines. From 1885 to 1888 he was
an apprentice member of the British
Typographical Union. He was initi-
ated in Cooks and Walters Union No.
1 of Seattle, Wash, in 1889.
For nearly 40 years, Mr.. Hesketh
was active in the labor and civic life
of Seattle, serving in many positions
of trust, including that of president
and secretary of the Seattle Central
Labor Union. He was president of
the Washington State Culinary Crafts
from its organization in 1922. He was
elected to the Seattle City Council as
a labor member in 1911 and was re-
elected six times. He was president of
the city council four terms and acting
mayOr several months. He resigned
as president of the council to take over
the union office here, succeeding the
late Jere l.. Sullivan.
AS secretary-treasurer of the culin-
ary workers organization, Mr.. Hes
keith who was known to thousands as
Bob, took chief part in activities
leading to the present prominence of
the union in the labor movement. He
was we'll known figure at conven-
tions of the American Federation Of
Labor for many years.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
Form Population
Close To Hiqh

Washington, D. C. (ILNS).-The
farm population of the United States
on January 1, 1889, was close to the
largest on record, the Bureau Of Agri-
cultural Economics estimated. The
total was 32,059,00 persons. This
compares with 81 ,S19,00 on January
/, 1888, and with the all-time high of
32,077,000 on January 1, 1910. From
1910 to 1927 there was decline of
almost 100000 persons in the farm
population. Since 1927 there has been
an increase Of about 100000.
Estimates by the bureau show that
the increase jim farm population in
1888 was 100000 persons. This is the
largest increase reported since 1892
The total increase since the beginning
of 1888 has been less than 400, 0,O0O
persons.
In 1888, as in the five preceding
years, more persons moved from
farms to villages, towns, and cities
than moved to farms. 1t is estimated
that 1,025 900 persons left farms and
that $4,000 persons moved to farms
The net loss by migration was 202, ,00f
persons. But this was more than off
set by the surplus of births ovel
deaths in the farm population. The
number of births was 747,000; the
number Of deaths, 305,000.
The bureaus estimates are baset
upon reports from 22,116 farmers ir
all parts of the country, supplying in.
| formation for 126,529 farms.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
Reduction of Work
Hours Is Postponed
By The Conference
War Peril Leads Delegates
Of uO At Geneva To
Adopt Resolution

Geneva GLNS).-Disturbed world
conditions caused by the threat of war
led the International Labor Confer
ence in 25th annual session here to ap-
prove a draft resolution postponing
the question of the reduction of hours
of work in industry, commerce and Of
fees. The resolution was adopted by
vote of 80 to 2.
The resolution, sponsored by the
delegates of the governments of the
United States, France, Belgium, Den
mark and Norway, recognized that
many governments would find it diff
cult to assume an international obli-
cation in this respect at a time when
economic activity and the development
and enforcement of social legislation
are gravely affected by the prevailing
political insecurity, and it invited the
Governing Body Of the lilo to place
the question on the agenda of a later
session of the conference "as soon as
such action is warranted by an i'm
provement in the international situa-
ton"
Labor Backs Resolution
Justin Godart, French government
representative, Carter Goodric h
United States government representa-
tive, and representatives of both en-
ployers and workers spoke on behalf
of the resolution.
Carter Goodrich of the United
States reminded the conference that
since his government became mem
ber Of the organization it had support
ed every convention for the reduction
of working hours that had been pro-
posed.
"The United States Government"
he declared, "is still in favor of in
ternational action for the reduction
of working hours. Its delegates came
to this conference authorized to cast
their. votes in favor of conventions for
shorter hours in coal mines and in road
transport"
Action Now Held Impossible
Nevertheless, Goodrich held that il
would be unrealistic to debate the pro-
visions of convention at moment
WIle1l llle IlleTIldIlOIldl SlIudClOu Iilctue
it's immediate application impossible
and he added that in recognizing this
fact the United States government
wishes to reiterate its conviction that
it is part of the permanent response
bility of the International Labor Or.
ganization to work for reduction OF
hours on an international basis.
Robert Watt, American workers
delegate, also supported the resolu
ton stating that the workers "favol
postponing consideration of the inter
national reduction of hours of work
at the present time not because we
fear defeat by the employers and gov.
ernments assembled here, but because
we share with them the responsibility
of safeguarding peace"
He concluded "when we sacrifice
achieving shorter hours today we dc
so with our eyes open and with the
sure knowledge that we shall achieve
the 40-hour week or an even shorter
working week when the need for arm.
aments has been removed"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
Hurri1nun Believes In
World Conference

Geneva.-Analyzing some of the
basic causes of present world discon-
tent in an address before the Inter-
national Labor Conference here this
month, Henry |. Hartman, Ex-Presi-
dent of the United States Chamber of
Commerce and United States Employ
ers' representative at the Conference
declared: "It is my firm convic-
ton that the basic cause of such
unrest is the fact that some nations
have an abundance of food and other
vital raw materials, while others
lack the land on which to grow the
necessary crops, and do not have with
in their borders the raw materials with
which to carry on a full and well-bal-
anced economic life"
In the course of his speech Mr..
Hartman stated that this analysis led
him to the specific suggestion that
consideration should be given to Presi-
dent Roosevelt's desire for the holding
of a world economic conference. The
agenda of such conference, however,
should be carefully prepared and in
advance the experts Of the various ma
tions should collect the facts which
are essential to their conclusions.
"Basically", Mr.. Hartman declared,
"such conference should be held for
the specific purpose of determining
how each Of the great industrial ma
tions of the world shall, through world
trade and the interchange of goods, be
assured of an adequate supply of the
foodstuffs and the raw materials which
it requires for full and fine economic
life.
'It is my firm conviction that
through a carefully planned world
commerce the basic raw materials
which are necessary to sound econ
omic life must be fairly distributed
among the great industrial nations of
the world.
"The alternative" he added, "is
wars of aggression in which both those
who attack and those who defend will
suffer equally and western civilization
may we'll crumble under the impact of
the blows. If on the other hand the
nations of the world meet, as Presi-
dent Roosevelt has requested, with a
determination to reach a just agree
ment | am confident that the serious
international problems Of today can be
adjusted"
In conclusion, Mr.. Hartman assured
the Conference that America is, from
both selfish and an altruistic stand
point, vitally interested in the main
tenance of world peace and will do its
part, even at great personal sacrifice.
to better world relations. FINALLY -
he said, 81 favor the early convening
of world conference to assure the
widest possible expansion of world
trade carried out in a we'll planned and
we'll thought out scheme to give to all
peoples their basic and vital necessi-
ties. Thus can the United States
throw it's great weight in favor of
world peace. Thus can it aid in in
ternational planning of the highest
order"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
OHIO CONSTRUCT ON
.... NEWS
LNAVv0 . . . .

Nine public and private construction
projects costing more than 100000
dollars and totalling several million
dollars were reported contemplated
throughout the state last week.
Following approval by the United
States Housing Authority of $3,514,-
900 loan for construction of three ad-
ditional low-cost housing projects at
Columbus, Metropolitan Housing Au-
thority officials of that city were ex-
pected to advertise soon for bids on
the projects.
Plans were reported completed for
a $1,233,000 addition to the Laurel
Homes housing project at Cincinnati,
which will provide 264 additional
apartments in four buildings.
Site for $1,110,O00 housing project
at Portsmouth has been selected by
local Authority officials, and plans
are being completed. The project will
be located on site including Tim
monds Hill, and will consist Of 26s
dwelling units.
Construction Of a S150O0O CONNER
cial building in South Akron will prob
ably mature soon, according to re-
ports. The building is the first part
Of a contemplated commercial develop
ment in that section.
Tentative plans for construction OF
new county Jail at Lisbon, Colum-
biana county, were reported started
last week. A special tax levy to pro-
vide $140,O00 for the project will be
submitted at the November election.
Greenville city officials will prob
ably submit S125,000 bond issue to
voters at the November election, tc
provide funds for the construction of a
new city hall, reported contemplated
last week.
Plans are practically completed fol
the construction of a Y. M. C. A
building at Findlay a. cost of S125,
600, reports state.
Bids for 40 bed memorial hospital
to be constructed at Port Clinton, will
probably be asked early this fall, &C
cording to reports as sketches for the
building are nearing completion.
Construction Of a 100000 com
mercial building n Shaker Heights
was also reported contemplated last
week, as a corporation to finance the
project was formed.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
Charles S. Buum Dies
Suddenly In Washington

Washington, D. C. 0LNS)-Charles
Samuel Baum, 70, retired White House
police sergeant, died suddenly here this
week just after his return from
Florida where he had spent the winter
with Mrs. Baum.
Mrs. Baum formerly was employed
by the American Federation of Labor
and later by the International Broth
erhood of Bookbinders in the office OF
President John B. Haggerty.
When the Roosevelt cabinet was
sworn in for the first term, the oaths
were taken on bible provided by Mr.
Baum, a Christian Science reader
when it was discovered that there was
no available bible in the White House
executive offices.
In addition to the widow, a son in
Texas, survives.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
11b.275 Needy Aged
Aided During June

Columbus, O. (OLNS). - Official
figures released last week by Tom
McCaw, chief of the state division of
aid for the aged, disclosed that dur
ing June the states program aided
1925 needy aged persons and paid
out grants totalling $2,624 ,129. The
average grant per recipient amounted
to $22.57.
The June statistics revealed a net
increase of ?5S recipients compared
with the month of May. The number
of recipients aided during June repre-
sented an all-time high for the divis-
ion. Since the first of the year, aid
for the aged rolls have shown a net
increase of 5,O92 recipients.
The U. S. Social Security Board no.
titled McCaw that a grant Of $4,O46,-
O43 had been approved by the Board
as the federal governments share in
financing Ohio's aid for the aged pro-
gram for the fiscal quarter ending
September sc.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
Employer Blomed
for Unemployment
Problem In Sfofe
BUG Holds Jobless Compen-
sdtion Law Partly
Responsible
(By Ohio Labor News Service)

(By Ohio Labor News Service)
Toledo, O.-Employers who reduce
their stats to the smallest number of
workers possible in order to minimize
the amount of unemployment compen-
sation tax they must pay were again
fixed with the responsibility Of the un-
employment situation in the state by
H. G. Atkinson, administrator of the
Bureau Of Unemployment Compensa-
ton, in an address here before voca-
tional guidance groups.
Administrator Atkinson also partial
ly blamed unemployment compensation
legislation for the inability of quar-
ter of million youths between the
ages of 16 and 25 to obtain jobs, in
asmuch as they form the unskilled part
Of the huge reservoir Of workers from
which employers draw when addition
al help is absolutely necessary.
His statements before the local
groups interested in the training and
employment of young men coincide
with a charge made several weeks
ago, in which he declared that employ
ers reduced sharply the number OF
persons on their payrolls and increased
mechanization throughout 1897 and
1888 in anticipation of the unemploy.
ment compensation laws benefit oper.
alton starting January l, 1889.
"That is direct cause of the pres
ent recession, since the same thing
happened in every state in the Union,
Administrator Atkinson said at that
time.
In his address before the advisory
committee Of the Toledo Guidance
Service and representatives of vo
cational guidance groups, Administra
tor Atkinson declared:
"The biggest single problem pre-
sented by the present unemployment
compensation set-up is the placemen,
of youth which the legislation has os
tracized from employment"
He pointed out that there is no doubt
the legislation has made work ant
wages more certain for the skilled anc
competent worker. Because of the
premium which it places upon employ
ment permanency, however, employ
ers reduce their stats to the smallest
most efficient number of workers pos
sible, thus cutting down the amount
of unemployment compensation ia,
they must pay and in the belief tina
it will entitle them to a low rate wher
merit rating becomes effective in 1912
Labor leaders were quick to poin
out that employers are responsible fol
the inclusion of merit rating in it
present form in the Ohio unemploy
ment compensation law, despite labor
arguments at the time the law was un
der consideration by the General AS
sembly that the method of determin
ing employers contributions afte1
1941 should be left to the decision Of
unemployment compensation officials
Employer representatives also sue
cessfully opposed a labor-sponsoret
apprentice training system which wa:
contained in a measure introduced il
the 93rd General Assembly, which
would have provided satisfactory ant
equitable method of training youth!
in skilled vocations without exploita
tion or creating cheap competitive la
Dor.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
UNION PROGRESSING

Washington, D. C.-The National
Labor Relations Board has announced
certifcation of Bakery and Con-
fectionery Workers international
Union of America, Local 81, (AFL), as
bargaining representative of pro-
duction employees at Bishop and Com
pany, Inc, Los Angeles, California
The organization activities of the
Bakery Workers is enjoying tremend-
Gus success, according to reports of
continued progress in this field.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
LABOR BOARD YIELDS
ON PROCEDURE RULES

Washington, d. C. (AFLWNS).-
The National Labor Relations Board
announced that it had amended its
rules so that the period of notice OF
hearing in unfair labor practice cases
should be not less than ten days in
stead of five days as at present.
The Board also stated it had de-
cided to write into it's formal rules a
requirement that bona fide unions
which are parties to a collective bar
gaining contract alleged to have been
made in violation of the National La
Dor Relations Act must be made par
ties to any Board proceeding affect
ing the contract.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
BAKERY WORKERS WIN

Columbus, Georgia = Bakery and
Confectionery Workers Union has
won Labor Board decision against
the Collins Baking Company. The COM
pany is ordered to cease and desist in
it's fight against the union, and to rec
ognize the organization as exclusive
bargaining agency. Five men were re-
instated to their positions and will re-
ceive back pay to January first.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
LABELLING BILL ON CALENDAR

Washington, D. C.-The Schwartz
Martin Wool Labelling Bill is now on
the calendar of both branches of Con-
gress. Heads of various institutions
supporting the measure report that
members of their organizations are
requesting members of Congress to
give early consideration to the bill.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13

Look for the Union Label when you
purchase clothing.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-07-13
Home Education
"The Child's First School 10 the
Family"-FrOebel

Issued by the National Kinder
garten Association, 8 West 40th
Street, New York City. These arti-
cles are appearing weekly in our
columns
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-15

FOUR ROOM furnished flat. New,
modern, completely electric. Air
cooled, $50.
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-15

3-ROOM HOUSE in court nicely
furnished or unfinished, cooler
8l8 Brighton. inquire 65l Main
Phone 103. SIG
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-15

BRIDGE OUT"
WE HAVE 3x12 Redwood "a ft.
long, 3xl0 Fir % ana 18' and
2xl2 Fir ~ to 80 long, all good
used lumber cheap. Build that
bridge now.
Ell CENTRIC LUMBER g.
TRADING CO.
1909 Adams st. Phone 1892
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-15
Jars Loose An Avalanche Of Results
Investigate These Used Car Offers
and Save Money
II COuntry PTUperty-Rent

10 ACRES good alfalfa for dairy.
Fenced house. Corrals. Water and
electricity. Ira Aten ranch. Phone
8705J1. 5-16
Imperial Valley press., 1939-05-15

NEW COOLER motor and blade
1895 Complete stock of motors,
fans and blades.
GOFFS BATTERY SHOP
459 State Phone 458
Evening star., 1939-01-01
Makeup can work miracle, at
night, soy. thi. lovely model
Pketo ~ Denoivs Studies

livery woman believes in Cinderellas
magic lease on glamour after nightfall.
II Articles, which none of US could be in
duced to use in the glaring light of day. are
marched out for that dusk-to-dawn interlude
when soft lights help to create brief spell
of enchantment.
These glorifying aids in makeup are an
open book to the professional model, who de-
pends upon them at any time to increase her
photogenic appeal for camera closeups. and
again at night to clinch her valuable reputa-
ton as beauty.
One of these is the tall. golden-haired
Dorice Miller, widely in demand for color
photography. who admits the use of model
tricks to increase the drawing power of her
face. Used with practised skill and taste. she
will tell you, makeup to achieve more
porcelain-smooth skin, full. perfectly shaped
lips, and wide-eyedness can work miracles of
transformation under artificial lights.
The approach to evening makeup properly
begins with thorough cleansing OF the skin.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-27

and will conduct an open forum on
Methodist union, answering ques-
.tions pertaining to the union of the
three branches of Methodist. Or.
Erred Paschall, of Burlington, Will
sdeliver a message at that time.
s.~The day will be concluded by the
Union service in the First Methodist
Church of Henderson at o'clock,
sMhen Bishop w. w. Peele will de-
liver the sermon.
"A union Sunday school will be
held at 10 o'clock Sunday morning,
with classes for all age groups.
Mrs. j. D. Crawford will teach the
beginners, to years; primaries, 6
to years. will have as their teach
er, Mrs. Charles J. Fleming. Miss
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-27
u. S. PURCHASE OF SILVER,
GOLD. MERCHANDISE SLOWS

+ Washington, July 27-(AP)-Sec-
retary MOrgenthau announced today
the Treasury was studying means OF
backing up Secretary Hull's termina-
ton of the japanese commercial
treaty by action involving United
States purchases of japanese gold
silver and merchandise.
Morgenthau explained that the an
nouncement of the abrogation came
before he had had time to decide his
course of action, but "since reporters
are asking me about it, of course,
will look into it." He gave no hint
of what kind of action could be taken.
However, it is known that, for one
thing, the Treasury is studying al
legged Japanese subsidies of cotton
cloth exports to the United States
with a view of imposing penalty
tariff duties against the cloth.
The United States has cleared the
way for an embargo toward Japan
by terminating the 1911 treaty Of
commerce and navigation with that
country
Secretary Hull, with the approval
of President Roosevelt, sent note to
Japanese Ambassador Horinnuchi
sayings the United States would ex-
pect the treaty to expire in six
months.
When Congress meets in January,
it may proceed with legislation for
an embargo on shipments of raw ma
terials to Japan, any legal obstacle
having been removed by cessation
of the treaty.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-27
70 Soviet Chiefs
Stripped of Medals
Bv the Government

Moscow, July 27. lap
Seventy mine prominent Rus
slams, including several high
army officers, were stripped OF
their decorations by a decree
published today. They include
the former Soviet minister to the
MOngOlian peoples republic, a
division commander, the air
force commander and formerly
an assistant in the Far East. and
the chief of the political admin
iStratiOn in the Ural military dis
trict.
Also listed as guilty of "ac-
tiOns unworthy of Order-bear-
ers'' were: A naval engineer and
former Soviet naval attache iii
Washington; the former political
cOmmisSar of the naval academy
a former vice-cOmmissar of for
eign trade, submarine COM
mander, and communist youth
leader in KhabarOSk.
Henderson daily dispatch., 1939-07-27
SECURITY HEAD TO
BE HERE TUESDAYS

Stacey w. Wade, head Of the Ra-
leigh office of the Social Security
Board, said today on his weekly visit
here that he would change the time
Of his weekly visits, beginning next
week, when and after which time he
will come to Henderson on Tuesdays
instead Of Thursdays as heretofore
For some time, Mr.. Wade has been
visiting Henderson each Thursday
for the purpose Of conferring with
individuals desiring information a.
bout the operation of the social Sc
curity law and how they can benefit
from it.