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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Dancing In Style
After 99's Meetinq
Benefit Square and Round
Dance Held By Social
Committee

Clarksburg, w. Va.-Local Union
No. 80 held their regular meeting
Monday evening, April 22, with Presi-
dent Lester Corbin in the chair Res
olutions for the potter's convention, to
be held in Atlantic City, were read and
approved.
Ina Jane Dyer and Lucille Davis
were granted withdrawal cards.
The meeting adjourned at o'clock
to give way for benefit square and
round dance. This was in charge of
our social committee, with Augustine
Mazzie chairman. Many members and
their friends attended and a pleasant
evening was enjoyed by all. Bob Ali
son had his watch taken from his coat
while he was swinging his partner in
a square dance. All we can say,
Brother Bob, is don't get hot under the
collar next time and leave your coat
off.
Blanche Correll, Eulah Vernon and
Mary Harold are on the sick list.
Albert Perrine who is taking the cure
at the Hopemont sanitarium is report
ed much improved. V. V. "Ves"
Gregory has asked for leave of alb
sence and intends to spend three
months in Texas-ride 'em cowboy.
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Civil Liberties Here Safer Than In
Last War But Now Facing New Peril

because our system Of nationwide
allows the organized
forces of intolerance far greater scope
than ever before.
"These modern streamlined methods
of propaganda" says Cushman, "are
a potential threat to civil liberty in
time of national peril. Civil liberty is
weak in time Of war or national crisis
because it is relative rather than an
absolute matter" he explains. "All
our rights are dependent on the CO.
existing rights of others and the de-
mands of national security. There can
be no such thing as an absolute free
dom of speech. -.
Self Discipline Vital
at is only step from the doctrine
that civil liberties are relative and
must yield to the necessity of preserv-
ing the safety of the nation to the
simple and brutal slogan that the end
justiies the means. 1t requires all
the self-discipline that great nation
can muster, and sometimes more, to
make sure that the step is not taken.
Dangers to civil liberties are not
confined to war;" he adds. A new
threat has arisen with the revival of
the irresponsible legislative redbaiting
committee. Our forefathers had
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02

New York QLNS)-Supreme Court
decisions in the past few years pro-
vide protection against governmental
infringements of civil liberties such
as occurred in the World War, con-
cludes Robert E. Cushman in Safe
guarding Our Civil Liberties, a PAM
phlet just released for newsstand dis
tribution by the Public Affairs Com
mittee, New York City.
"Since the World War;" says Cush-
man, who is Professor of Government
at Cornell University, 'the Supreme
Court has had an opportunity to clar-
ify the law regarding the freedom OF
press, speech, assembly, and unrea-
sonable searches and seizures in
general the decisions :. have tended
to strengthen the protection to civil
liberties"
Cited as illustrations of this ten
dency are the recent court decisions
in the Hague, Herndon, and Strecker
cases.
New Threat Seen
Balanced against this gain, Cush-
man sees a new and increased threat
to civil liberties from professional
patriots and witch-burners through
an extra-legal suppression Of minor
ity rights. This danger is held to be
greater now than during the last war
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Labor Bodrd Election
Scheduled For Trenton
STANDARD Plant Tuesday

Trenton, N. Jan agreement
for consent election has been
signed by First Vice President F..
l.. Wheatley of the National Broth
erhood of Operative Potters and
William Kelly, plant manager at
Standard Sanitary, to officially as
certain the right Of Local Union
No. 175, N. B. Of o. p, as sole
bargaining agent in the plant for
all production employees.
Members of the office force and
supervisors are the only employees
ineligible to participate in the
election which will be held this
Tuesday under the jurisdiction of
the Philadelphia Labor Board.
Voting booths will be open in the
morning from 7:3O until $3.50 and
in the afternoon from 1900 until
100 and from $3.50 until $50.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Nations Highest Court Place
Anti-Picketing Laws
In Ash Can
UNCONSTITUTIONAL
Aldb anna and California
Laws "Violote Fundd-
mental Guarantees"

Washington, D. c. GLNS)-Organ-
lied labor's right to picket was upheld
in two emphatically 'worded decisions
by the Supreme Court on Alabama
and California anti-picketing laws.
The court declared the two laws un-
constitutional on the ground they vio-
lated fundamental guarantees of free
speech and free press.
Justice Murphy, newest member of
the court, wrote the two opinions.
Justice McReynolds, die-hard conser-
vative, was the only dissenter.
"The safeguarding of these rights
to the end that men may speak as
they think on matters vital to them
and that falsehoods may be exposed
through the processes Of education
and discussion is essential to free gov
ernment," Justice Murphy said in his
opinion on the appeal of Byron Thorn
hill, union member, from an Ala
bama state law.
Peaceful Picketing Upheld
Peaceful picketing is means Of
disseminating information within
that area of free discussion that is
guaranteed by the Constitution" Muir
ply said. The rights Of labor on the
picket line might be compared, he
added, to the property rights and
business rights of employers and must
be protected as carefully.
The Alabama case involved picket
ing of company in Tuscaloosa
County. Thornhill, president of an
| A. F. Of L. union of creosoters, asked
a non-union worker not Etu. to
! '.iesss,ssl- = &;rr strssfEs. II 4 ee.i
the picketing was peaceful but fne
! ban. courts sustained the law uG
,i, ghcn Thornhill was convicted Of
"iy,teung and iicketing."
Labor Supported Appeals
In the California case John Carlson,
a CIO member, was convicted after
carrying a banner before a tunnel
project.
Appeals by the two men have been
supported by organized labor. Joseph
A. Padway, general counsel of the
A. F. of L., recently appeared for
Thornhill, while Lee Pressman, gen.
eral counsel of the CIO, spoke for
Carlson. Both attorneys fought the
contentious that prohibition Of picket
ing was a correct use of police power.
Justice Murphy felt that the Ala
bama and California cases were so
much alike that only one needed ex-
haustive comment He chose the
Thornhill, or Alabama case.
The Alabama law, Justice Murphy
commented, had been construed by
the state courts to stop one man from
walking slowly and peacefully along
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Wheeling Poffers
To Celebrate 10Th
Anniversary. Moy4
Dinner Will Be Served At s
o'clock Sharp To Open
Evening

Wheeling, w. Va.-According to f.
N. Mountford, chairman of affairs for
the celebration Of the forty-ninth an
niversary Of Local Union No. 6, every
thing is in readiness for the big get
together Saturday, May q. All plans
have been completed. The affair will
start at p. M when dinner will be
served. Dancing will get under way
at 9 o'clock. BEING only one year
away from the half century mark our
selves, we believe we can really cele-
brate the Golden Anniversary of the
National Brotherhood of Operative
Potters.
The Pancretan Union Club, 1915
Market street has been engaged for
the occasion and all members are
urged to take notice and spread the
word. Tickets are in the hands of the
committee and all those wishing to
attend are asked to cooperate and pur-
chase the ducats early.
Invitations have been mailed to all
officials, foremen and office employees
asking them to be our guests.
The committee, headed by Chairman
Mountford and composed of Georgia
Hildebrand, Helen Kicinia, Carolyn
Conrad, Charles Cappler and Charles
Conrad, have worked quite hard to
make this a successful party. Every
one mark the date, Saturday, May d,
6 p. M, on your calendar. Tickets are
Csc for the ladies and SOC for the men.
All members be sure and attend the
next local meeting May 20, as very
important business will be brought up.
Also remember, election of delegates
to represent our local at the conven-
ton.
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Adjustments Made
In Conditions By
Local rs And Firm
Locdl To Hire Bus For Trip
To Potters Picnic In
Youngstown

Trenton, n. J.-Local Union No. As
did not have as many members out at
their meeting as they have had all
spring during the bad weather. Re-
gardless the meeting was just as good
and quite interesting.
Joseph Tiger, caster and son OF one
of our trustees was initiated. We hope
he will prove to be as faithful and
hard a worker in the local as his
father.
The potters' picnic, to be held at
Idora Park, Youngstown, June Is, was
one of the main topics of discussion.
The picnic committee reported that
bus holding 81 people could be OBJ
tanned for the sum of approximately
$7.O0 per person. This will include all
comforts and facilities. The majority
wish to stay over Saturday night, for
which arrangements can be made at
S1.OO each. The chair appointed one
in each shop to secure the names of
all who wish to attend the picnic and
start collecting $1.50 week from
them starting May 13. This way they
will have their transportation paid for
by picnic day.
The conference committee met with
Mr.. Atkin and Mr.. Bentley April 27,
,, to discuss some items which were left
! over from March 80 meeting. A num-
Der of adjustments were made, espe-
cially in the lavatory and china de-
partments. We feel that if all sani-
tary manufacturers make as great an
effort TO meet their employees as the
Trenton Pctteries Company, an era Of
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Proposed Tax On
Chain Stores Hit
BY Joseph Wells
Ways and Mems Commit
tee Told Prices Would Be
liked BY Bill

Manufacturers throughout the pot
terry industry have voiced support of
the testimony in Washington of Joseph
M. Wells before the Ways and Means
Committee that the enactment of the
chain store tax bill would destroy a
major section of the market for
American-made pottery.
President James M. Duffy of the
National Brotherhood Of Operative
Potters appeared before the same COM
mittee in opposition to the bill.
Mr.. Wells, general manager Of the
Homer Laughlin China Co., appeared
before house ways and means sub
committee as a representative of the
United States Potters association,
which has been fighting the bill stead
lily since it first was proposed in 1882.
Mr.. Wells said that "more than one
fourth of the total production of our
plants is distributed through chain
stores.
eff the Patman bill was law" he
added, "the prices to the consumer
would be materially higher because
we could not fill the orders of depart
ment stores and individually
variety stores as cheaply as we are
able to sell our goods to chains"
The price difference, he told the
committee, would result from having
to make many more designs and small
er individual orders, whereas chains
distribute pottery of identical design
in great volume.
Mr.. Wells said that 95 percent Of
the dinnerware distributed in chain
stores is produced domestically, where
as approximately half that sold by
department stores is imported.
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Sixteen Eligible
From Local No. IS
Wdrehousemen To Nome
Their Delegates At Next
Meeting. May 6

Local Union No. sc met in regular
session with very good turnout. All
officers were present, this is what we
like to see.
The grinding proposition at Laugh
lin No. was reported as settled. We
were glad to hear this trouble of the
grinders and polishers has been taken
care of satisfactorily.
Next Monday night is election Of
delegates, so please stay away from
the circus and come to local and vote
for the men to go to the convention.
The following warehousemen are eligi-
BILE to contest: Harold Palmer, Okey
White, Dale Laughlin, Harry Kennedy,
George Mullen, James Vodrey, Willard
Smith, Ralph Smith William Ridge,
Joe Hester, Ed Woods, N. Forester,
j. G. Wilson. The following ware
boys are eligible: Robert Booth, How
ard Allison and Kenneth Yost.
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Employment I Week
Proclamation Is
Signed ByF. D. R.
First Week in May Set Aside
BY President To Aid
Unemployed

The President has signed a procla-
nation designating the first week in
May as National Employment Week" ("
Full text of the proclamation follows:
Both the State and Federal Govern
ments have been especially concerned
with the problems of older workers,
many thousands of whom, despite
their persistent efforts, still lack a
place in industry. Among these are a
considerable number of World War
veterans, men who now average At
years of age, and who, feel, have a
particular appeal to our national sense
of responsibility.
Our public employment service-a
Nationwide network of 1000 offices
now operated jointly by the State and
Federal Governments-has made spe-
cial efforts in behalf of workers past
o years Of age, including veterans.
is,ye know from the facts gathered by
shis agency that men and women in
middle life possess abilities and skills
which would fit them for employment
in nearly every line of work. We
know further that these older work.
ers, when given an opportunity, DEM
bnstrate a physical advantages of
youth.
A year ago, with these considera-
lions in mind, designated National
Employment Week during which l
asked that all our citizens give partic-
jular and active attention to the prob
slem of older workers who lack employ
ment. During the month in which the
special week occurred, over third of
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Lincoln Banquet
Enjoyed By Many
Vice President Turner Anc
Chadwick Represent
Headquarters

Lincoln, Illinois-The annual BAN
quet of Local Union No. 116 was held
April 19. This event celebrated our
seventeen years affiliation with the
National Brotherhood of Operative
Potters.
One of the outstanding features of
the program was the presence of Vice
Presidents George Turner and Joshua
Chadwick who spoke to the members
on matters concerning the activity in
the National Brotherhood of Operative
Potters, its organization drives and
the success it is enjoying.
We were happy to have the brothers
with US and hope that they can visit
US often in the future. They are al
ways welcome as is any member of
the Executive Board who happens to
be in Illinois.
Our regular meeting was held after
the banquet with many problems being
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Attendance Of 517 At SoIem's AnnuuI
Fish Frv Makes Event Too Successful
Local 96 Fights
To Protect B. u. C.
Rejected Wore and Over
time Fully Discussed At
Lost Meeting

Perth Amboy, N. J.-Local Union
No. 96 met in regular session April
26, with President Steve Macy presid-
ing. The conference committee had
several questions on the floor for dis
cussion before fair turnout.
A letter was read from New Jersey
A. F. of L. Secretary Vincent Murphy
urging this local to contact our rep
resentatives in Trenton, to vote
against exemption by the merit rating
plan, industries which claim that they
are unjustly paying tax to the unem-
|ployment compensation. The letter
went on to say that this is only the
beginning on the part of some indus
tries to do away with the unemploy-
ment insurance. Every laborer should
do all in his power to protect this piece
of social legislation and support those
who fight to maintain and foster legis-
lation, beneficial to the general public,
rather than to certain selfish few.
Rejected ware for which no pay is
received and overtime were the most
discussed matters at this meeting.
From the sentiment it is apparent that
we are not receiving fair treatment at
the hands of the Fords Porcelain
Works.
1t was reported by Lybeck, delegate
to the Central Labor Union, that labor
in Middlesex County has endeavored
to have labor represented on the
tickets in the coming primary election,
May 21. Attorney julius Kass, who
has been great help to labor in this
district, withdrew his name after can
didates were brought forward by the
higher ups. Nevertheless, lator likes
Attprney Kass' attitude and II is nosi-
ne he will re brouvit ioll, arc IN The
future.
The social committee, headed by
Jhon Adametz, received instructions tc
have some plans for party to present
at the next meeting, Friday, May 10
20. c.. 96.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Food Runs Out As Crowd
Hits Unprecedented High
For Yearly Dinner
GOOD TIME ENJOYED
Two Orchestrus and Twelve
Acts Of Vaudeville
Well Received

Salem, Ohio-Drawing crowd of
some 5l7 potters and their friends to
the annual Salem fish fry last Satur-
day night was just little more of a
success than the committee had bar
gained for, so some of our best friends
had to go down town for their dinner.
Naturally their money was refunded.
The committee was terribly sorry this
had to happen, especially since plans
had been made to accommodate a
much larger number than last year.
Seventh Vice President Charles Jor-
dan was among those who had to eat
down town. Right now we can prom
ise you that this will not happen next
year if we have to buy out the facili-
ties of the two major hotels in this
town for the evening of the fry.
President James M. Duffy and Sec
retary-T Treasurer John McGillivray
along with their best girl friends, Mrs.
Duffy and Mrs. McGillivray, were
among those present. Both praised
the local for the manner in which it
conducts these annual get-togethers,
but made their remarks short since
they were anxious to be served. James
Armstrong, general sales manager OF
the firm, spoke for Floyd Mckee who
was too i'll to attend.
The hall was attractively decorated
with flowers furnished by the McArtor
Floral, Bohr Floral, Albert Morris and
Joel Sharp. The latter two are coun-
ty candidates at the coming election.
We wish to thank them along with
Wil''s,,n Cass,iy who furnished twelve
y tie address system Was 4 real aio
ethe speakers and entertainers.
- Saiem's Lassies of Swing furnished
exceptionally fine dinner music ano
dancing was enjoyed to the tunes OF
Eddy Lanes orchestra later in the
evening.
y We were honored by having two re.
Gently married couples with us to en-.
joy the fun. Margaret McAvoy, for
mer member of l.. U. AZ, and Jack
O'Malley were wed Saturday morning
and came right over to the fry. Mar.
garet is known far and wide for hel
ready wit. We hope they have many
miles of happiness. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
J. Sanders were also present. AS you
know, they were recently married, and
came to the hall to celebrate. Pete and
Helen make dandy couple. We would
like to take this opportunity to con-
gratulate all four.
Our old friend William Watkin
now safety-service director in East
Liverpool, was there to liven up the
proceedings. They tell me he is being
called the Green Hornet over in East
Liverpool.
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Labor's Right To Picket Peacefully
STRONGLY Upheld In Two Decisions
Nicely and Labor
Candidate For Governor
In West Virginia Is Not
Potters' Friend

Thousands of Potters Of West Vir-
ginia will soon have the opportunity
of indicating their attitude towards
Senator Neely who shows more in
terest in insuring the profits of In
ternational Bankers than he does in
protecting the JOB opportunities Of
American Potters and other American
workers.
The National Brotherhood Of Oper-
ative Potters, your organization, has
spent many thousands of dollars in
seeking legislation which would pro-
tect the JOBS of our workers.
Your National officials, as well as
the Local Unions in West Virginia,
petitioned Senator Neely, as we'll as
other members of the United States
Senate, to VOTE against the continu-
ance of Trade Treaties unless such
Trade Treaties were ratified by the
Senate las the Constitution requires)
and, provided that no tariff reductions
be made on imports of foreign made
competitive articles, admitted to
American markets, at less than Amer
lean costs of production, tariff duties
paid, when such American made COM
petitive articles are commercially
available.
Surely, when the United States
Tariff Commission, after an exhaus-
tive survey, issues a finding that for
eign made Pottery and Chinaware
articles control, each year, 40 per
cent Of the American market, and,
further, when IS per cent of these for
eign made articles are produced each
year in japan the Potters of West
Virginia are justified in petitioning a
Senator from their State to assist in
protecting q, .ha;s JIARS ARS-(- -~-.-4
Two years ago the Potters of
Wheeling and the adjacent communi-
ties, joining with other workers Ia
that Congressional District, retired to
private life their Congressman who
had consistently voted to transfer tie
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-05-02
Relief Problem Is
Of Interest To l24
SdfetY-Service Director At
Meeting To Explain
Need Of Levy

Local Union No. 124 held another
very interesting meeting Tuesday
evening. A number Of questions were
discussed, including several resolu-
tions for the coming convention.
Speaking of the convention, we will
elect delegates next Tuesday night.
We have quite a list of eligibles, so
come out and vote for your choice.
We had two visitors at the meeting.
The first was Brother Louis Sanford,
member Of No. 20, who is a candidate
for County Commissioner and is the
only potter on the ticket for the po-
sition. We believe his record as Town
ship Trustee entities him to consider
ation IS. comniss',.; = The otkar
visitor was Brother 81 1lff|( kin, No.
30, our Safety-Service Director who
gave US very interesting address re-
garding the proposed one mill levey
for relief in the city. Brother Watkin
gave US complete report regarding
the cost of food, clothing, fuel and
medicine. We find that it is almost
impossible to carry the relief load un-
der $65,00O. One mill, tenth Of a
cent or one dollar per thousand is not
very much when it will help to feed
and furnish warmth to some family
who happens to be unfortunate to be
without support. Local Union No.
No. 124 went on record unanimously
endorsing the one mill levy.
Congratulations are extended to
Sister Margaret McAvoy Of our local
and Brother Jack O'Malley of Local
No. on their recent marriage.
Don't forget election of delegates
next Tuesday night.-O. C. 124.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-02-27

dOWS, wall materials, neatinB plant,
electric system. plumbing and
many others.
For example, he asserted, the
basement or cellar of yesterday was
little more than a damp. dark and
musty excavation for the storage
of the family supply Of fruit. veg
etables, fuel and other bulk items.
Today the basement has become a
definite part Of the HOME with
an attractive and compact heating
plant, gayly decorated laundry.
a work shop or library and re-
creation or rumpus room
Mechanical Marvel
The dining room has largely dis
appeared but has been replaced
with dining space at one end of
the living room. The kitchen has
become a marvel of mechanical ef-
ficiency Of step-saving compact
ness Lighting has progressed the
cycle from candles to kerosene to
gas to indirect electric lighting
with pushbutton control Heating
has largely become mechanically
and automatically operated.
All these things must be re-
membered in making compare
sons between the home Of yester-
day and the home OF today. De-
spite the vast improvement. Bell
said. the building market was new
er more favorable to the prospec-
tive home builder than today m
terms OF actual cash outlay. Homes
can today be purchased with the
smallest down payments and on
the easiest terms within modern
times. terms 30 favorable In fact
that purchase terms are frequent
ly less than rent payments for
similar quarters.