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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30
PRAISES GOVERNMENT WORKERS

The country has been RECALLED, time
ard again, by leading industrialists who
have asserted that the government can't
do anything efficiently and that, if any,
thing is done, the boys or big business will
have to do it.
Well. the other day, K. T. Keller,
president of the Chrysler Corporation
visited the Rock Island, H., arsenal. He
gave high praise to the Army tech
nicians'' who designed the medium tank
that he is to build for the Army, and said
''he wished his corporation might have the
crew which he found at the arsenal"
This is high praise for government
workers, who seldom come in for anything
except condemnation and criticism.
Mr. Keller also told how he took home
186 pounds of blueprints, prepared by the
Army, how his men made leach piece of
the tank out of wood in our pattern shop"
and then put the whole tank together
without scratching a bit of paint" He
termed this a tribute to the splendid de-
sign work of the Army men who laid out
this extraordinary vehicle, which has in it
everything from locomotive to Swiss
watch
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30
THE KEY WEST CITIZEN

WILL always seek the truth and print it
without fear and without favor; never be
always fight tor progress; never be the or
gan or the mouthpiece of any person, clique,
faction or class; always do its utmost for the
injustice; denounce vice and praise virtue
commend good done by individual or organ
lzation; tolerant of others rights, views and
and not contaminate the reader; never COM
promise with principle.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30
TAGS AND STREETS

So many remarks similar to the one
quoted IN the following paragraph have
been overheard by The Citizen during the
past two months, that it appears advisable
to bring the subject up for discussion to
review all facts in the matter.
mo, sir! I'm rot going to pay this
years Auto Tag License for my car-the
streets being in the condition they arei''
In that these licenses are due tomor-
row and being convinced that at least some
of those who so expressed themselves were
sincere, the City of Key West may find
some trying days ahead when the issue is
brought up to a showdown stage. The
Citizen, then, contributes its bit to offset
this false opinion.
In the first place. should too many
auto drivers decide not to pay their
licenses, the city certainly couldn't func-
ton at all, let alone transfer funds to the
Board of Public Works for street repair
projects.
In the second place, there is no rela-
tor at all between Auto Tag License fees
and the condition of the city's streets.
These fees go into the general revenue &C
counts of the city along with occupational
license funds to be applied towards ad-
ministrative expenses. The Board of Pub
lie Works, true enough, receives its money
from the city government, but those funds
are appropriated each year in the budget.
The Boards main duty, at least for the
present, is to take care of street repairs.
The tax strike condition being such
as it is in Key West, there is certainly no
reason whatsoever for citizens to load
another care on the shoulders of the coun-
cilmen, who, by recent action, have shown
their concern for the citys streets and
have done everything possible to alleviate
the condition.
AS we all know now, the Board of
Public Works was granted a considerable
increase in the new budget adopted last
week. A gOod-sized chunk of that in
crease will be used on the streets. Even
now start is being made on the most
needful of projects locally with funds pro-
vided by extraordinary action of the coun-
Gil ten days ago.
Civic-minded citizens will see the
reasonableness of this plea to pay Auto
Tag License fees, and The Citizen believes
that, thoughtfully considered, they will
pay them all the faster to allow the city
government to remain as solvent as it is pos
sible to be with the tremendous burden be-
ing placed upon it by reason of other
taxes that have fallen so desperately be-
hind
The line forms to the right, folks.
Let's have no delinquents in the auto
license department. The streets will be
repaired, never fear.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30

A worker in the Netherlands is re-
ported to have expressed preference for
the word of Queen Wilhelmina as against
that of former German paperhanger.
He was tried in German court. now
sitting in the Netherlands, and sentenced
to year and half in prison.
If anybody in the United States has
an idea that the world can retain liberty
under the regime of Hitler, the incident in
the Netherlands ought to give them
another idea.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30

In the coming consumption of men for
military service there will be not many
loopholes to escape as the rigid require
ments of the Re lar Army regulations
will not apply. Almost all cOnscripts will
pass muster with the possible exception of
the "irremediably" crippled and the blind.
Not even extreme ugliness', which is
cause for rejection in the Regular Army
will make the conscript Ineligible. Fur
tnermore, additional comparison between
the two regulations reveal that minimum
weight of 120 pounds and a minimum
height of Ga inches are required for the
Regular Army recruits, while conscripts
need only weigh 1O7 pounds and stand 60
inches high.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30
Fodav's Horoscope

Today's nature is eminently
Self-sacrificing and too highly
idealistic and romantic. Follow
the straight path as you value
health and reputation. The ma
ture is too susceptible for its own
good. There is an indication that
the native may attain to high
station in life.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30

If Hitler wins there will be ruthless
dismemberment of the British Empire and
direful consequences to other nations; if
England is victorious, the world may ex-
pect magnanimity and goodwill Churchill
was once asked to devise an inscription in
France. He wrote: I'm war, Resolution.
In defeat Defiance. In victory, Mag
n2nimity. In peace, Goodwin
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30

There is a National Committee of
Eemocrats-for-Willkie whose membership
is bound to support the Republican Presi-
dental ticket, but permits it to support the
state and local Democratic tickets. This
committee and its membership is focusing
its efforts exclusively on the national can
didates who are against the New Deal
electors and in favor of Mr.. Willkie, whom
they regard as the true Democratic candi-
date for the Presidency.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30
Autos Still On Increase;
31,009, 900 In US. Nov

SAN FRANCISCO. Sept 50
In the ten years ending with
1889, motor vehicle registrations
in the United States rose from
26,501000 TO 3l,O09, 600, the Cali
fornia State Automobile assoCa-
ton reports.
Of the present total 80. 600
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30
They Shall Have Music
my Associated prcsSI

TULSA. Okia.-A laundry has
equipped its trucks with horns
that play This is the way we
wash our clothes" and Here We
Go Round the Mulberry Bush.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30
IMPROVEMENTS rOR KEY WEST
ADVOC4.TED BY THE CITIZEN

Water and Sewerage.
2 More Hotels and Apartments
g. Beach and Bathing Pavilion
f. Airpnrts-Land and Sea.
s. Consolidation of County and City Gov
ernments
g. a Modern City Hospital
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30

Not once but several times this column
made the statement that President ROose-
welt would run for third term. We know
the man.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30

Who remembers when Lindbergh
hated publicity so much that he wouldn't
talk tC reporters?
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30

France now has Vichy government );
it formerly had a wishy-washy govern
ment.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30

An inmate of lunatic asylum ex-
planned to visitor: I'VE are all here be-
cause we are not all there"
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1940-09-30

After reading the communicates of the
belligerents, it is wise to form your own
conclusions.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-07-11
Cooperation Asked
Of Labor. Industry
Ohio Asked to Take Part
In National Defense
Program

Columbus, Incorporation of labor
and industry in carrying out Ohio's
part in the National Defense program
as it relates to the labor market, was
asked today by H. C. Atkinson, ad-
ministrator of the Ohio Bureau of Un-
employment Compensation.
In a general letter directed to all in
dustrial, business, and labor organiza-
tions in the state, with the approval
of Governor John w. Bricker, Admin
istrator Atkinson referred to a series
Of resolutions just adopted by the Ad-
Fvisory Council Of the Social Security
Board. a... .,.. .
employers are urged by the Advis-
ory Council to cooperate with their To-
cal Employment Security Center by
listing, upon request, both their i'm
mediate and prospective employment
requirements by occupations and
skills," the letter stated.
ut has been suggested that employ
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-07-11

Rain Holds Crowd
Back Over Fourth
MdnY Wdit Until Weekend
Before Making Trip
To Shore

Taking of the convention picture had
the photographers a little upset. They
weren't looking for crowd of prac-
tically 200 else they would have sug-
gested taking it on the Boardwalk.
The popular thing to wear here is
an American flag. Most of the stores
are also displaying patriotic emblasna
and the shows all have a sketch with
a national background. Seems good
to see Americans appreciating Amer
lea for change, but let's hope it
doesn't turn into a war frenzy.
X x x
Joe Louis, Billy Conn, Bob Hope and
many other celebrities were Board
walking last week.
x x X
When the famed Redhead at DR..
Stewards stopped suddenly in the mid
die Of one of his better speeches to
run off the platform to grab mans
hand and exclaim, "Mr. Willkie!" and
then go on to tell him he is the only
man that could beat Roosevelt, the
huge Fourth crowd almost broke their
necks to get a glimpse Of the COP
nominee He turned out to be Saul
Mccoy, redfaced but laughing.
x X 4
Speaking Of the Redhead, we were
little disappointed when we went
past his place twice only to find a
short swarthy gentleman selling new
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-07-11
Sub Committees Do Fine
Work Selecting Right
Resolutions
MEETING AT NIGHT
Price List Group Adds Ex-
tru Session In EfQrt To
Speed Coa1enn1Rl

Atlantic City, N. Jas the Forty
Eighth Annual Convention Of the
National Brotherhood of Operative
Potters goes into it's second week here
atop the Jefferson Hotel, under the
capable leadership of President James
NJ. Duffy, work is speeded to higher
tempo. Slowed somewhat at the out
set by the great number of resolutions,
the committees, especially the general
ware price list group, have named
various sub committees to gather all
questions pertaining to the same mat
ters, ferret out the best resolution or
write one to take the best parts Of all.
The success of these sub committees
has been demonstrated by the quick
ness in which their recommendations
have been accepted by the convention
in the afternoon sessions.
In an attempt to hurry along the
committee work in order that the con-
vention might soon go into general
session on a two-a-day schedule, the
price list committee started working
nights last Tuesday. In this way they
hope to be able to finish their work
soon and thus bring the convention to
close by weeks end.
Second Vice President Frank Hull,
who has been on the west coast fol-
lowing last years convention, arrived
in Atlantic City Monday morning to
take his place with the Executive
Board. He was detained by matters
which did not allow him to start from
California as soon as he had planned.
NJ. J. Flynn, secretary of Americas
Wage Farmers Protective Conference
addressed the delegates Tuesday after
noon. All were pleased with the erudite
Mr.. Flynn as he discussed the news
behind the news in Washington. His
views on the country's position at the
end of the war were of great inter-
est to the potters.
Two kilograms and letter were re-
ceived shortly after the opening Of
the convention and were ordered ac-
knowledged and made part of the pro-
ceedings.
Matt Woll, head of the Union La
Dor Lie lHSuTdICc W. dIlO q lSC
President of the American Federation
of Labor, congratulated the officers
and members of the Brotherhood in
their achievements Of the past year
and wished them every success in con-
vention.
re. Van Horn, Cigar Makers pres
ident, sent fraternal greetings and a
hope that harmony would prevail
throughout the convention resulting
in great good for the organization.
The letter was received from Will
T. Blake, head Of the Ohio State
Industrial Commission and former
manager of the Potters Herald. He
sent sincere greetings to the officials
and delegates and stated that all may
we'll feel proud of the history and rec
ord of the Brotherhood which has al
ways stressed service to its member
ship.
During a discussion of one of the
resolutions on the floor, President
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-07-11

Outflow Bund And
Reds, Green Asks
Urges Congressional Move
To Stop "Trditorous
Activities"

Washington, D. C. (OLNS).-De
mand by the American Federation Of
Labor for congressional action to out.
law the Communist Party and the
Nazi Bund was reiterated by Presi.
dent William Green of the federation
here in speaking at the graduation ex.
ercisess Of the National Police Acad
emy, conducted by the Federal Bu
reau of Investigation.
Green called upon the FBI te
promptly and thoroughly" stamp out
the Representatives of subversive
forces who would kidnap our liber.
ties"
The labor head also asked the FBl
and state law enforcement officials tC
stamp out racketeering wherever il
may exist in labor organizations just
as fearlessly as you would stamp out
racketeering in business or in any
other walk of life"
Labor Achievements Stressed
In this connection, Green empha.
sized the work of organized labor in
improving economic and social con-
ditions and asked the graduates to
bear labor's achievements in mind
when ignorant, malicious and pre-
JUDGED persons attempt to smear the
entire labor movement because of the
sins of few individuals"
Pointing out that the police officials
of the nation are now confronted with
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-07-11
Outlook Not Bright Unless We Awaken
Politicians, Sfafes Convention Speaker
MednY Says AFL
Will Aid Defense
But Demands Labor Laws
Be Fully Sdfegudrded By
American People

Alton, Ill.-Secretary Treasurer
George Meany declared that the
American Federation of. Labor il
whole -heartedfy and unequivocally
back of every effort on the part of our
Government to achieve completely
adequate national defense"
Addressing the Gath annual conven-
tion here of the American Flint Glass
Workers Union, Mr.. Meany warned
however, that "gains made by labor
in the past must not be sacrificed in
our efforts to achieve preparedness"
He called for Representative par
ticipation of organized labor in the
formulation and administration of
standards and procedures underlying
emergency defense measures"
He declared that in the presence of
widespread unemployment, minimum
wage, maximum hour and other basic
labor standards must be maintained
in full "for the sake of the future
economic welfare of our people"
He insisted that it is not only the
desire Of American labor, but the will
of the American people to leave la
boris basic rights-such as the right
to organize and bargain collectively
"intact and inviolate."
Reiterating that unemployment is
still the nations central economic
problem, Mr.. Meany outlined four
point program for fastening re-em-
p1ovnopt Ho lruod.
1. A long range program of per-
manent public works.
2. Expansion Of low rent housing
and slum clearance.
8. Federal insurance, through the
R. F. c., of loans by private institu-
tions to industry to expand production
and create new jobs.
4. Acceptance of the shorter work
day and the shorter work week as a
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-07-11
New Castle Elects
Many New Officers
Local Union No. 1885 Picnic
Planned For Saturday.
July 27 "

New Castle, Pa-The election of
officers of Local Union No. 1873 has
brought about a change which shows
new faces in almost every office, ex-
cept that of financial secretary. If
these new men can do as good job
as those who have filled these offices
the past few terms, this local should
do well. They have worked in har-
mony and the membership has in
creased.
A picnic has been planned for July
27, which will no doubt prove to be a
grand success. Many interesting fea-
lures are being planned and there will
be many attractions for the children.
The new officers elected are: Charles
Vigne, president; Bert Dillon, vice
president; Martin Fiacca, defense Sec
retary; Harry Mehlman, recording
secretary; Dean Reed, financial secre-
tary; Joe Fortune, treasurer; Hershel
Johnson, inspector; Selby Moore,
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-07-11
Work Speeded As Convention
Goes Into Its Second Week
Put1nun Anti-Chdin
Store Bill Is Dead
AL Spokesman Testify Tds
Bill Would Disrupt
Industry

Washington, D. C.-The Patmar
anti-cllain store tax bill is dead. @
Rejecting the bill and all amend
ments, and then adjourning without
date, a House Ways and Means sub
committee has killed any hope for the
measure. The Patman bill had beer
known as H. R. l.
Action was taken in executive ses'
sion of the subcommittee after hear.
ings that lasted more than sever
weeks. Scores of witnesses from al
parts of the nation had testified
against the bill.
Eight spokesmen for international
unions affiliated with A. F. Of L. testi.
fed against H. r. l on the ground il
sought to use taxing power Of gov.
ernment to destroy or limit jobs Of
their members, to disrupt an industry
in which labor is making progress ir
organization, and would inevitably re-
suit in higher living costs that reduced
the real value of the wage dollar.
Chairman John w. Mccormack
Democrat, Massachusetts,, OF the SUD.
committee told reporters that members
of his committee felt that Legislation
intended to serve the purposes urged
by proponents of H. R. should mo,
be punitive through exercise Of the
taxing power"
That such use of taxing power
might be especially dangerous to or.
ganized labor had been emphasized by
testimony of President Patrick E. Cor.
man of the Amalgamated Meat Cut.
ters and Butcher Workmen of North
America. He pointed out to the com.
mittee that the principle of taxation
based on number of units with an add.
ed penalty due to their geographical
location, could be applied easily te
cripple or destroy labor unions as well
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-07-11
Pottery Exhibit
PIeuses Crowds
At Worlds Foir
All Questions of Curious are
Answered BY Skilled
MOP Craftsmen


New York, N. Y.--The pottery show
at the New York Worlds Fair is still
playing" to capacity houses daily and
is acclaimed one of the best working
exhibits on the grounds, competing
favorably with the huge displays of
the giant corporations.
The crowds particularly like the
easy manner in which the skilled work
men explain the different operations
and answer all questions pertaining to
the industry. Thousands are leaving
the Fair impressed with the skill of
the American potter and feeling that
future purchases in the line should be
restricted to the ware manufactured
by the Brotherhood members.
The exhibit is an exceptionally
smooth-running one with something
going on at all times. A public ad-
dress system is used to explain each
operation along the line. This was
being taken care of over the past
weekend by Tom Parker, thrower.
But the curious continue to ask more
questions Of the jiggermen, casters and
thrower as they crowd in front of their
benches.
The workmen not only please with
their craftsmanship, but all are neat
appearing, pleasant and actors. In ad-
dition to Mr.. Parker who was called
home Sunday night by the serious ILL
ness of his wife, the others forward
ing the cause of the union-made ware
at this time are: Delmar Hanley,
Carlton White, Aaron Massey, P. X.
Calhoon, Frank Buehler, Frank Eells,
John Hall, Jim Sullivan, George Sails
berry, Harry Podewels and Louis
Kmiec.
Although attendance at the Fair this
year has not been up to the figures
forecast for it, it is said to be more
than paying it's way and great crowds
are expected now that the Fourth is
over and vacation time is here.
Vice President Charles Jordan and
party including his brother Jim, Jim
Walker, Ralph and Harold Ecker were
visitors over the weekend. Ralph has
a good word for the honesty of the
bus drivers in the grounds. He left
a camera on the bus and couple of
hours later went back to see if it had
been found. They turned it over to
him without delay.
Even with a fifty-fve minute line
up in front of the General Motors ex-
hibit, most of the people thought it
was we'll worth the wait. If this
country ever has roads such as those
forseen for 1860, coast-to-coast travel
will be no more firing than a trip
from Pittsburgh to Cleveland. The
science show in the building is also
we'll worth the time.
Mable Dales and Ethel Baker, also
visitors over the weekend were more
impressed with Harlem, the Statute of
Liberty and the Normandy and Queen
Elizabeth sitting side by side than they
were with the Fair outside of the pot
ters' show.
Floyd Jividen and Harry Robinson
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