The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1939-02-23
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workmen and their families suffer.
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workmen and their families suffer.
Tracing Japan's alliance with Amer
lea in 1917, the AFL representative
stated that the Japanese didn't lose a
man, war ship or money, but put
themselves on the side of America to
strengthen their export trade in this
land of plenty. Since that time, he
stated, the Japanese merchandise in
this country has been increasing at
an alarming rate. "We are a loyal
and patient people," he said, "and ex-
pected Government to do something
about the menace overtaking the
American workmen, but it took a
leader of Jim Duffy's type to start
things moving in the right direction" ."
Saying that the exporters and Japan
are trying every trick to fool Ameri-
cans, he hit hardest at the American
merchants who will place their labels
over small "Made in Japan" marks.
"They should be sent to the country
they support" he shouted.
Mr.. Clarherty brought forth new
idea when he stated that the children
should be taught to inquire of their
school authorities where their station
ary, ink wells, pens and pencils were
made and refuse to use anything not
manufactured in this country. He
stated that Japan and German-made
goods had been found in a number of
schools, but were not there now
He berated congressman and sen
ators who receive their money from
the American workingmen to improve
conditions for the workingmen and
then brag because their clothes are
imported and their priced possessions
come from foreign lands. He asked
how many knew that the Navy bought
matches made in Russia not SO long
ago. He asked what would happen
if American sailors would refuse to
use foreign goods and the officers
would back them up. The congress-
men and senators should back the Of
ficers in turn, thus bringing great pub
licity to the campaign. He urged that
every man drawing a pay from the
Government be big booster for the
"Buy American" campaign. He de-
clared this would put it over 100 pei
cent.
In closing Mr.. Clarherty begged his
listeners not to allow the standards
of Japan and Germany to be brought
to America which is being done by
those who insist upon lowering the
standard of the American workers by
purchasing foreign goods.
After the blessing was asked by
Rev. c.. II. Cheeks, President Duffy
was introduced as the toastmaster by
Thomas Cartwright, president OF
Trades and Labor Council. He intro
duced many of the notables, labor and
political, present to the guests and
then stressed the appropriateness OF
the day selected to celebrate the forty
fifth anniversary of the Council.
President Duffy stated there was
much in common between the aims
and detectives of organized labor anc
the Father of our Country. Both, he
said, have sought Democratic way
of life. Both have wanted indepen'
dence and freedom of action for the
people, and we in America are the only
people on the face of the globe who
enjoy such opportunities.
He declared that organized labor
has kept faith with the organized
workers of America who have follow
ed through with a completion of this
Democratic way of life. Saying thai
opportunities for this high STANDARD
of living was only possible because
labor has had leaders of UNUSUAL!
high ideals, aims and aspirations, he
introduced the speaker, Mr.. CIarherty
who he declared was a genuine type
Of labor leader.
President Duffy said the guest hao
filled many responsible positions max,
ing good i'm all of them and obtain
ing the sincere good will of all he has
served.
After Mr.. Clarhcrty closed his re-
marks, the POSTMASTER invited all tC
go upstairs to dance to the rollicklng
rhythm Of Doc Wilson and his big five
featuring "Down Beat Judge, drum
mer extraordinary.
The banquet hall, decorated with
red, white and blue streamers, was
most attractive. William Haney and
! his committee are to be congratulated
The decorations represented many
days of hard work.