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The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15
Sign Brick and
Clay Contract
At Zihlman, Md.

Protracted negotiations for .
signed contract between Local IT'S
Brick e. Clay Workers tCIOD and
the Big Savage Refactories Com.
pany operators OF the brick plant
at Zihlman came to an end this
week when a contract was signed.
William r. Powell signed on
behalf OF the management and
the following members OF Local i73
Negotiating Committee signed for
the Union: John Conrad. Robert
Harden. George Shoemake, James
Lehr. Howard Winfield. Armcl
Sween. and William Baker.
Robert L. Glenn. National Tcp-
resentative in this area for O.
Clio. aided in the negotiation Il
was also signatory to the age
ment.
Contract negotiations arc lGo-
ceeding also between officials OF
Local l3. Brick and Clay Wort: IS.
aided BY Representative Glenn.
and the management OF the Union
Mining Company. operators OF the
large brick plant at Mount Savage.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15
Handful Case
For Hearing
Next Tuesday

The so-callcd John Gels case. IN
which a union member was ar
rested outside the Kelly tire plant
for distributing literature is
scheduled for hearing next Tues
day. February Goth in the Circuit
Court at Cumberland.
The case. which has aroused
great interest locally and in the
labor movement as a whole. was
removed from the local magis-
trate's court when Union Attorney
I. Duke Avnet obtained a writ OF
certiorari upon Gels arrangement.
Long Contested
The hearing will bring to head
tho long contested claims OF local
CLIO union officials that the United
States Supreme Court decision on
handful distribution applies to
Cumberland. fact which has
hitherto been vigorously contested
BY the City Solicitor OF Cumber-
land. Charles 2. Heskett. and city
officials.
An earlier opportunity TO test
the validity OF the Cumberland
handful and picketing ordinances
was passed up by City authorities
when City Solicitor Heskett ran
out on an appeal from a convic-
ton OF Jehovah's witnesses in the
Magistrates Court. On this &C.
casion the defendants appealed TO
the Circuit Court and the City
Solicitor promptly moved for dis
missal OF the alleged picketing and
handful violation when the cases
were called!!!
Attorney Avnet is representing
the accused John Gels who is a
member and past president Of
Local &c. United Rubber Workers
OF America.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15
Local Aid For
Hearst Strike

Plans to aid the Hearst strikers.
now in their fourteenth month Of
struggle in Chicago. we're boosted
here last week with the showing
OF the American Newspaper Guilds
dramatic film STRIKE"
Charles Traugott. one OF the
strikers. projected the Aim and
gave a running commentary before
the audience in the Textile Hall.
81 North Mechanic Street. Cum
berland.
More Aid
AS an immediate result IL was
announced by President James A.
Dundon that Local 1874 Textile
Workers Union Of America will
probably vote to adopt" one Of
the strikers. The adoption is ac-
complished by providing a stipu-
lated sum each week TO the strike
headquarters in Chicago.
In addition. the Western Mary
land Industrial Union Council will
undertake the immediate sales of
special strike tokens and strike
stamps to raise funds for the
newspaper men and women who
are suffering so much In their
fight against labor hating Hearst.
Ofiicials Of the Cumberland
Newspaper Guild were in attend
ance at the movie showing and
aided in arrangements. Everyone
present made o donation 10 the
strike fund and pledged theme
selves to extend the work. Oct
YOUR HEARST STRIKE TOKEN
OR STRIKE STAMP
Help In the fiaht b maks xEssxa1
. decent Aznesican n III suauloya
,sslstlonshipA
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15

Morton. Edward van Meter all
elected to the Board of Trustees.
Candidates
Run-off contests are slated In
the Presidents Office and the
vice-Prcsidcnt's post with James
A. Dundon and Robert W. Turn
bull contcsting the former and
Earl J. Luther and william &.
O'Rourke In the latter. George
A. Meyers and Charles 4. Buck"
Jones are contesting for Record
ing Secretary.
The five highest OF the following
ten will be elected as executive
board members: Oscar Blake.
Howard Red Bush. Fred c. Dick.
John Fatkin, Sr.. William E. Mcag-
her. Charles Nicodemus. Janet
Robertson. Arthur Schusterman.
Naomi Shcetz and Clyde Sindy.
Roy T. Craze and John Dcremcr
arc contesting for Warden. and
two auditors will be elected iron
Sylvester Butts. Raymond Mad
den. John j. Ours and Harry l..
Yost.
Plans for installation Of officers
will be given in our next issue.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15
| RUBBER WORKERS
UNION GLASSES
START SHORTLY

E. M. Pueschel. Educational Dr.
rector Of Local 26, United Rubber
Workers OF America. this week an
nounced that plans are being COM
pleted for the holding OF educa-
tional courses open free of charge
to members of the local.
DR.. Robert T. Kerlin. formerly
instructor in the Philadelphia La
Dor College. organizer OF the Phil
adelphia local OF the American
Federation Of Teachers and a not
ed local educator has been engag-
ed as instructor.
The next issue OF THE VOICE
OF LABOR will list the courses
and meeting times. which tenta-
lively have been fixed to be held
on Sunday afternoons.
Interested union members OF
Local 26 can receive full informa-
ton from Brother e. NJ. Pueschel
at the union hall.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15
Lincoln In
Cumberland

The scene was the Fort Cum
herland Hotel lobby on Lincoln's
Birthday. last Monday. and the
time was approaching for the Re-
publican celebration In honor of
the Great Emancipation.
Mayor Irvine OF Cumberland
strolled in. A guest dozed in one
OF the comfortable chairs.
The guest nodded and slept. And
he dreamed that Abraham Lincoln
walked right In to the lobby of the
Fort Cumberland Hotel. Abe walk
ed up to Irvine and said: young
fellow. have you come here to
honor me tonight?"
Yes. SIR" said Irvine.
And are you the Mayor that
not only refuses to treat all people
alike. but doesn't even have the
courtesy to answer the request OF
the Cumberland Colored Choir to
rehearse in your City Hall?" ask
ed Honest Abe.
We'll. we have an order Of
Council to -" started Irvine.
Quit believing at me-" said
Lincoln. sis 1t not a fact that
other groups use your City Hall
Auditorium? Didn't you have the
Boy Scouts meeting there on De-
mocracy' last week? Doesn't the
Cumberland Community Choir
meet there every week, in spite Of
your Council order?"
But. we read their letter and
-" said the embarrassed r.
vine.
Yes. I know interrupted the
great Lincoln. you voted to table
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15
Bobbin Stores
POTPOURRI by vox POP
ocratic Club of Berwyn.

ocratic Club of Berwyn.
An old time Indian writes me as
follows:
Drew Pearson heap wrong
when he write Patuxent Demo-
cratic Club OF Berwyn. Ugh! All
Indians know Patuxent tribe move
all the time and stay in no place
for long time. Patuxent Demo-
cratic Club has pale face members
from all tribes Of labor unions in
Maryland.
Cornelius S. Ryan of Press
mems Union tribe is Big Chief
Vote For The Right-Man and Pa
tuxent Democratic Club meet diff
ferent places OF Maryland for
pow WOW on politics. AFL and
CLIO braves smoke pipe OF peace in
Patuxent Democratic Club. Will
work up great. big vote for Farmer
Casey If only he will throw his
feathers in ring.
Signed Tom A. Hawk"
Many thanks to Chief Hawk.
We hope he can drop in and see
lis sometime. We also believe
Farmer Casey would go big as a
candidate UP In these parts.
DIR. Jekyl and Mr.. Hyde
Wrote the Cumberland News"
last week. I'VE have heard much
of politicians who are adept at
straddling the fence. but Mr..
Stakem takes the prize. He is two
persons at once. and can be on
both sides OF the fence"
Well. well. we'll! Who is doing
the prize passing? Intelligent
people think the prize should stay
right In the Cumberland News"
Office. Both sides OF the fence.
eh?
Now. the Cumberland News" is
owned. dominated. operated and
controlled by Democrats yet 1t
poses as a Republican paper!
Its editorial policy. 1t glibly lies.
is directed by prominent local Re-
publican party leaders. Yet. all
these leaders deny that such is
the case!
DR.. Jekyl and Mr.. Hyde my eye!
Why not say Cumberland News"
and Republican Paper? The
meaning Is the same.
Times Intelligence
We have often indicated that
we are unimpressed with The
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15

Counting
The Board is busy tallying all
returned ballots today FRIDAY
but the task will not be as long as
was required on the original ballot
owing to the many examinations.
Voting on the first ballot re-
suited in a few outright elections
TO Office and a large number OF
run-ofIs. owing to the local bylaw
requirement OF a majority OF votes
cast being necessary to elect to
Office.
Successful candidates were Clyde
d. Lucas. Business Manager;
Richard Hart. Trustee; j w.
Barnhart. Finance Committee;
and Edgar Athey. Charles
Graham. George Layman, Allen
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15
McCURDY PAYS OFF!
An Open Letter

To Joseph p. McCurdy.
Member. Unemployment Compensation Board
President. Maryland & D. c. Fed. OF Labor
President. Baltimore Federation Of Labor.
Business Agent, United Garment Workers
Dear Joe:
We are thoroughly ashamed Of you'll
We know you as petty labor politician.
but your endorsement Of Howard Bruce for
the Senatorial nomination is about the lowest
thing you have done to date.
Joel What made you do it, OF course we
know that in your case the interests Of labor
come secondary to the interests and orders OF
your political bosses who named you to full
time" State Office paying you the handsome
salary Of Five Thousand Dollars year.
We know that you sold out labor's interests
in the Occupational Diseases Bill. the State
Wages and Hours Bill and a State Wagner
Bill Surely. THAT should have been ample
repayment to your political bosses for the Five
Thousand Dollars per year which they are put
ting in your pockets.
Yet now. you endorse the candidacy OF
banker Bruce for the United States Senate
The same Mr.. Bruce to whom you are indebted
for the favor Of your appointment. Because
it is he who is generally credited with being
the power behind the Governors chairl
You have endorsed him. Joel You had the
nerve to say that you have examined his rec
ord and have in the past found him very
friendly to the cause OF organized labor in the
State Of Maryland
Shame on you. Joe! You know better than
that. All organized labor. and large part OF
the unorganzed. know differently
Listen. Joe. List some Of the friendly acts
OF your boss. apar, from landing you on the
State payroll Tell the public how many A. F.
company unions hold labor contracts with this
new found friend Of labor
Do you know of any contracts? Can you
recall one single, solitary act which banker
Bruce hes made in the interests Of organ.
lied labor?
Remember when the poor. half-starving
WPA workers wanted his aid in having Mary
land classed in Region One of the pay zones3
What did National Committeeman Bruce do
for them. Joe3
Remember. when the organized labor move
ment protested the actions OF the WPA State
Administrator. Joe1 What did your new friend
do about it2
Remember when the Federal government,
slashcd Maryland relief funds back in 1885
and the unemployed in Baltimore were lief,
hungry and unaided and decent people held
protest meetingsl Where was Mr.. Bruce then?
The same Bruce who is NOW credited with
aiding in that situation. Joe. you should read
some records OF what he proposed during the
relief crisis!
About the labor views of your political
boss, Joe. How does he stand on the
Wagner Act, the Wages and Hours Act, the
Child Labor Amendment, Unemployment
Compensation and Social Security Legisla.
ton in general? How does this friend of
labor" stand on the right to organize on the
Eastern Shore, particularly in Salisbury and
Crisheld?
What did Bruce do about labor legislation
at the last session OF the Maryland General
Assembly. Joea He is recognized as the one
whose wishes are commands at the Executive
Offices.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15
Le,Uis Speaks to
To Nation s Youth
Makes Proposal To
End Labor Split

those 100000 men adopted the
same kind Of a resolution on Fin
land as the American Youth Con-
greSs.
Those delegates were not as
young in years as this convention
Many Of them are experienced
men. A: least they were prac-
tical men. At least they were
honest End honorable men.
NO WAR.
And they felt that they had a
right to say on that question just
what they thought. Just like any
other citizen. no more and nc
less.
And wonder If the President
could call the resolution adopted
by the United Mine Workers OF
America "Twaddle G."
Those resolutions are symbolic
OF what is in the hearts, not only
OF the young men and women OF
America. but of practically every
citizen. They represent the con-
slant and the conscious and sub
conscious Of present fears that
in some way. the politicians and
statesmen Of this country and the
warning world will in some FASH
ion drag our country into thei.
war. and it's protest.
II is a protest. and after all
who has bigger. greater right "a
protest against war or any part
Of war. or the diplomatic in
triguoS Of war. or the subtle poll
tics preceding war. than the young
men Who. in the event of war
would become cannon fodder?
am against war am willing
to fight for the protection of our
homeland against the invasion vi
any foreign power. but ] am not
willing TO raise my boys and in
fluence my son. or influence any
other fathers son in favor OF GO
ing TO war TO suit the policies
and requirements of the imperial
istic world government or the
dcSpaifing situation that AFFECT
world politicians.
BLOOD PROFITS
am perfectly conscious OF the
widespread propaganda going on
in this country now. promoted b.
certain countries in Europe. 10
inspire Americans with a sense
OF greater obligation TO the Allied
side of the European war.
These things are being done
words are being spoken. printed
word Is being circulated. speeches
are made. A very great Bishop
In the Church Of England the
other day In a public address in
England said he thought that
Americans would be ashamed n
take tho profits OF war purchases
here in America and not side III
on the side OF Britain and France
in the European conflict
Well. may ! say 10 tho good
Bishop OF the Church Of England
that the American people. as such
Continued on page Ihfe.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15

II for a week. And weeks have
passed and nothing has happened.
And I have read your handful
ordinance. and your picket ordi-
nance. You should be ashamed
Of yourself to come and honor the
principles for which ! stand" said
Lincoln sternly.
Irvine started for the door. the
revolving door. and as II spun
around the dozer awakened. Lin
coin was gonei Irvine was still
therel
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15
Political Slip


The usually reliable New Citi-
zen" OF Frederick pulled a boner
in its last issue when II asserted
that "Galen l.. TAFT. former chair
man of the Republican State Gen.
trail Committee was badly whipped
in a Senatorial fight with Willard
E. Tydings. just two years ago"
Most everyone around here re-
members that II was oscar Lesser
who ran against Milford" Tyd-
ings two years ago.
Gratitude:
Another example that politi-
clans are not like ordinary people
is shown with the announcement
this week that Bill Broening will
oppose Harry w. Nice for the
COP. Senatorial nomination.
It was Harry w. Nice who
named Broening to the State In
dustrial Accident Commission at a
very comfortable salary. Wonder
II he is going to resign from the
Commission to conduct his cam
paign against his benefactor? ]
said-I-w-o-n-d-e-r.
Labor Candidate
A labor candidate for the
Democratic nomination 10 the
United States Senate blew into
Cumberland last Saturday.
He is Vincent r. Gierttoski Of
Baltimore. and I must say that
he covered plenty Of territory
and met many people In the
short time he stayed. Tie had
20 be back at work In Baltimore
on Monday morning.
He gave me a campaign card
and told the group I was In that
he was q member Of an AFL
union In Baltimore. An ALL
member In the cro.a was almost
bowled over. do you mean TO
say you are an AL man and
Joe McCurdy has endorsed How
ard Bruce?" he roared. "Oh.
yes, you know Joe," said the
candidate. As this Is n family
paper I cannot reprint the AL
listeners remarks on the char
acter Of the State ALL Presi-
dent.
Want Farmer" Casey
Two issues ago we printed an
item in the Maryland Merry Co.
Gene Casey by the Patuxtent DEM
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15

So what did Bruce do for the people OF
Maryland who toll for a living1 What did
he do for his friends in the labor movement
Frankly. we do not believe your statement
that he has in the past been friendly to the
cause of organized labor in the State of
Maryland.
We take direct issue with you. We say
that you cannot prove one word Of that asser-
ton. We ask you to document your state
ment, Joe.
No. Joe. we say that your endorsement OF
Howard Bruce for the United States Senate
represents your payment of political debt.
We regret that this payment is being made at
the expense Of the people who work for a
living-and Of some Of the people who pay
you handsome salaries. first from their pay
envelopes and second from their tax pay
ments.
Say, Joe. Does Mr.. Bruce approve Of
you holding "full time" State Office at
$4,000 per year and at the same time hold
ing your three paid jobs in the labor move
ment You have never had the courage to
answer our often repeated charges on this
question Of your Office holding. But, we
have heard that you privately answer that
your labor JOBS do not pay you much. We
have heard you complained that you get
only a few hundred dollars a year from
the State Federation Of Labor, few hun.
dred dollars year from the Baltimore Fed
Grafton of Labor and only over Forty Dollars
week from the United Garment Workers
as business agent.
If that is so. Joe. why don't you give those
Jobs up and keep only the Unemployment
Compensation Board job for which the tax
payers are giving you IS. 900 per year. one
hundred dollars a week. for full time
services
We think that is an entirely fair question.
Joe. Dare you answer it?
OF course. we want to warn you that you
will be of no further use to the political gang
sters after you are unable to betray the inter
ests of a part of the labor movement
But. honestly Joe. they should count them
selves well repaid for your services to them
and your disservice to the labor movement at
the last session of the Legislature.
1--WE think they have been repaid in full.
How much more do they wish to take out
of the hide of labor before their perverted
appetites will be satisfied?
Labor's birthrght has been traded for a
5000 year job! There is an old, old
story in the worlds oldest book Of a character
named Judas lscariot He betrayed his Master
and his ideals for thirty pieces of silver We
commend the story and the sequel for your
study.
Until this time your multiple Office holding
was an outrage on decency. 1t is now in our
opinion. matter OF honesty. rather dis
honesty.
The only redeeming features are the signs
that the members in the AFL unions are re-
pudiating your action in endorsing banker
Bruce-your political boss And let us re-
mind you Joe. that when you cannot deliver
the goods to the gang-then you are on the
way out
Trusting that you will soon be in the full
time service" for which you being paid
Disgustedly yours.
THE VOICE OF LABOR
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15
level of intelligence exhibited In
Cumberland Times editorials.
Last week there was one called

CunDcTidUu itIucs cuttUftatss
Last week there was one called
Dismiss The Nonsense" dealing
with the controversy between
Police Chief Eycrman and Ir-
vine.
The Times" wizard wrote.
But u there Is 10 be an appeal
from the judgment Of a court
tincluding a magistrate) the
place 10 carry the appeal Is to a
higher court in an orderly
way-not 10 a Mayor and Coun-
Gil or other nom judicial body"
Now. what we want 10 know
is how could Police Chief take
an appeal TO a higher court?
The man concerned was tried.
found guilty and sentenced and
given a remission. viii the
Times" explain 10 which Court
and with what case the Police
Chief could proceed: Strange
writer.
Swcatcd Wages
Complaints came to this de-
partment that young women work
ing on that we'll known shoe com
pany FIRE sale and preparations
thereof were being paid tn,
handsome" salary OF One Dollar
a day.
This works out to twelve anc
one-half cents an hour! II SHOULD
serve to show two things. One
that the Baltimore Street anc
other Cumberland stores need
CLIO union TO win them honest Il
goodness wages from chiselers. ant
second. that Miss Doub. the ALE.
gany County representative on the
House OF Delegates Judiciary Com
mittee which buried the STATE
Wages and Hours Bill is not con.
cerned at such conditions.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15
CELAN ESE
Y AR N S
By A. SPINNER
Cafeteria
BY A. SPINNER

GdtctcTta
We are glad TO see a few more
union buttons being worn by the
Cafeteria Workers. Some few OF
them still resent the idea Of being
asked where their button is.
Sooner or later they will all see
the light In belonging to a union
and come across and be regular
people.
NOTE: Yes. we are now enjoy
ing Our meals served on regular
dishes.
Safety First
The stationary waste rollers /
mentioned in my last column have
been placed on Machine No. i26
in Block 3. They are a real i'm
provement. we all agree. From
what I hear there are more such
rollers to be used. We are glad to
see this dangerous hazard being
corrected.
Spinning Meetings
The January 3lst Spinning
Department Meetings at the
Union Hall were well attended
by all three shifts. II shows
the interest In Union represen.
tation In our department.
Constructive discussion on
many topics was held. The
Steady Shift Plan was tabled
temporarily until such time as
a satisfactory plan can be work.
cd cut with the Management on
Job Preference.
We are glad 10 have Vice
President PAYNE with us and his
suggestions and advice were APP
prcciated. lie has promised 10
return and aid us in the Job
Preference conference and this
matter will he taken up on his
next visit.
Tough Times
Are times getting tougher? We
are not sure. except that a men,
bcr tells us one OF the Company
cop watchmen is often seen max
ing weekly collections OF washing
from the neighbors TO take home
for his wife TO work on!
Perhaps he is thinking Of going
in TO the laundry business or
something?
Bobbin Stores
II seems that the past few weeks
have brought one shift OF work
ers in the Bohbin Stores TO full
realization OF the benefits OF IN
ionism. They are really bringing
tho members in. We hope this
continues as We arc proud OF our
buddy" department.
Say. remember me telling you
Continued on Page -Four
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-02-15
Local 1874 Voting
Returns Expected
Saturday Morning
Run-Off Ballots Are
Now Being Tailed

w Bovd Coleman chairman Of the Election Board am
as we 90 press that the final results OF the rn'oh
election for officers of Local 1874 Textile Workers OF America
will probably be available early Saturday morning
Evening star., 1940-03-31

child. Audrey's mother saw to that.
II don't think it would hurt you."
Mrs. Reynolds said, hopefully. one
day, Ito ask Christine to your party"
Audrey paused, her hand frozen on
the dial of the radio.
Il don't think it would hurt you,"
Mrs. Reynolds repeated. laboring un-
der the mistaken idea that she had
made a favorable impression. "You
see. Audrey, l had quite little talk
with Mrs. Deacon this afternoon at
the club - and l could read between
the lines. She obviously thinks it's
very, very strange that her daughter