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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
L. u. IL No111indtes
Officers Tuesday,
Election Will Be Held On
December IL; All Urged
To Be Present

Local Union No. IL met in regular
session Tuesday evening with a good
turnout. 1t was announced that nom
ination of officers will be held Decem-
ber 10 and election on the following
Tuesday, December II, since the fol
lowing two meeting nights fall on the
eve Of Christmas and New Years. We
hope to have large turnout at both
of these meetings.
We have had a few new members
transferred from Local Union No. 131
and we hope they will become active
members of this local.
One of the oldest members of the
trade, Brother James Exam" Price at
tended the meeting and was given a
nice ovation. Brother Kan has been
a member Of the organization for the
past fifty years and just recently re-
tired. Vice President Josh Chadwick
spoke in true brotherly fashion re-
garding this mans record as a men,
Der Of the brotherhood, his record as
Continued on Page Three)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
Christmas Social
Pldnned By LU 33
Beaver Fulls Local Engages
Jack Burch To Furnish
Music For Ddncinq

Beaver Falls, Pa.-Local Union No.
33 met on November 27 with a fair
attendance considering the bad wealth
er. One new member was initiated
into the local. Our members are all
keeping themselves in good standing
as there isn't any excuse for them to
do otherwise as work is very good.
We lost one good workman and
gained another. Brother Jim Lindsay
one of the turner's has returned to
Canonsburg, while Ed Dosch Of Ford
City has taken jigger in our shop.
Our big pre-C Christmas dance will be
held Friday, December 6 at Morado
park. Jack Burch and his Novelaires
will provide the music. Jack and his
band are considered one of the best
in the district They will be aided
by one of the boys from the clayshop
who will do the vocal selections. We
believe it will be worth the price of
admission to hear Brother Fliss sing.
The members are all eager to hear
Continued on Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
Work Continues At
California Plant
Local SO Members Believe
Steady Employment
Will Continue

Richmond, Calif.-Local Union No
80 had very large attendance at the
meeting, November %, with Presiden,
Vic Seller in the chair. A number
Of new faces, as well as old, were
noted in the group.
The shop is still going good. We are
working five days a week and expec,
this to continue
Congratulations are in order to Mn
and Mrs. Richard Hagens on the birth
of their rist child. The little bundle
of charm has been named Jean Ann.
Many Of our members are fishing
Richard Bacon landed l9-pound
striped bass. This being his first try
in California, he was quite pleased
Brother Jack Faulkner landed a l2-
FOUNDER and Henry Brandon a Ia
FOUNDER. So you can see there has
been quite lot of fish frying in the
neighborhood.
Brother Jack Bacon is building a
new home and expects to be settled
in it by Christmas.-O. C. SO.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
Federation Sees
Wage Increases
Possibility Now
Survey Urges Wage Raises.
40-Hour Week To Boost
Defense Production

Washington, D. C. 0LNS).-Highel
production makes wage increases pos
sible and they should be given with
out delay, the American Federation OF
Labor declares in it's current survey
of business.
Keynotes of the survey are insist
ence on wage increases, maintenance
of the 40-hour week, cooperation fol
effective production.
Americas future" the survey says
depends upon our ability to produce
quickly the means for adequate ma
tional defense against the revolution
that terrorizes Europe. Production is
the key to our problem. The whole
nation must work together, cooper.
ating without waste of people, time
or materials.
whatever minimizes or blocks CO.
operation, slows down essential pro-
duction. Whether interference lies ii
individuals or groups it impedes prog.
ress toward national defense wher
every hour is important.
Spirit of People Key to Defense
"The key to defense lies in the
spirit of our people. If there is the
will to do, to dare, to endure hard
ships rather than give up a way OF
life, to such a spirit all things are
possible. But such spirit is borr
Of freedom and is nourished by con,
fdence that even-handed justice viii
assure opportunity for progress anc
higher standards and levels of liv.
ing"
The survey stresses the response
bility of union members to give theil
best and also to preserve work stand
ards already won and to raise the
standards of the lower paid. 1t says
NATURALLY union men and women
are the nations great reliance in this
time Of emergency. We can give the
utmost in our daily work because we
know that our rights are protected
by union agreements.
Standards of Work Must Be Preserved
"While giving our best, we also
have another responsibility: To pre-
serve the work standards already wor
in this country, and to bring a better
living standard to those now below
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
Secretary Perkins Reviews Work Of
Department Of Labor Past EIGHT Years

greater profits for industry-have
marked this period of social and labor
gains in the working and living con-
ditions of American people.
Economic gains and lasting social
gains have been established by the
Roosevelt Administration. The Social
Security Act has benefited the job
less and insured against poverty in
old age and it's great benefits will be
passed on to our children. We know,
too, what the Wage and Hour Act,
the Public Contracts Act and the La
Dor Relations Act have done to benefit
wage earners, both organized and un-
organized, and will continue to do for
their advancement in the years ahead.
We know, likewise, how much hous-
ing legislation has improved the liv-
ing conditions of thousands of our
people and what the Civilian Conser-
vation Corps has done to provide con-
structive educational work experience
to several million of young men and
to add millions Of dollars to the natl
onal wealth through service rendered
in conserving and improving natural
resources. The cooperation of Ameri-
can wage earners, through representa-
tives, in planning and developing these
reforms and new social services has
been invaluable and kept them on a
practical base.
The United States Department of
Labor, which was created in the in
terest of all the wage earners in the
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
Labor Peace Plea Renewed By President
In Letter To Convention Of Federation
Annual Christmas
Porfy Committee
Named ByLocoI II
Adults To Be Included In
Pldns This Yedr-Set
For December 20

Salem, Ohio.-President Jackson il
getting ready for Santa Claus ane
hopes that all members Of Loca
Union No. AZ have started to get the
Christmas spirit. He named a com
mittee at the last meeting to make
plans for the annual Christmas party
to be held December 20. The follow.
ing members will make arrangements
Carey Jackson, chairman; Herman
Allison, Phil Laughlin, Marie Crouch
Anna Sweeney, Betty Mowery, Avonne
Rice and Richard Reedy.
This committee will try to please
the grownups, as we'll as the child
rem this year, with Old Saint Nick
giving bags of candy, nuts, oranges
and pop corn to the youngsters. They
will have program to entertain all.
The annual Christmas party in past
years has always been very successful
and we always have large turnout.
The Welfare Club will fix baskets
for the needy families and the local
will contribute it's share If you know
Of any family in need, please get in
touch with some member of the COM
mittee and present their name.
At the next meeting of the local
we will hold nomination of officers
for the next six months. Everyone
try to attend this meeting and help
choose the officers. Remember to
pick them for their ability to do the
job, not just because you like a per-
Continued on Page Three)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
Policy Of Organized Labor Is Backed
Secretary Of War Henry |. Stimson
Banquet Planned
ByLocuI Union IS
For January 18th
Nomination Of Officers Is
Scheduled For This
Friday Night

Trenton, N. J.-Local Union No. as
had an extremely good turnout last
Friday night with a great deal of in
teresting business being transacted.
We were glad to have Brother Dick
Thorn with US. Brother Dick is a
former member of Local Union No.
IT, Warrington, w. Va, and was their
president at one time.
The anniversary banquet is expected
to be held at Weinman's, January 25.
Plans will be all set before long and
then we will announce same. We be-
lieve everyone will enjoy themselves
at this affair.
Brother Sci Paine is back on the
job after quite a siege of sickness.
Brothers Bill Perrin, James Nixon and
George Copestake were down for a
day or two, but are able to be up
and around. Brother Charles Johnson
is reported sick.
The boys are playing a game at the
shop, trying to see who can get their
card rung up first in the morning
1t looks like friendly game Of foot
ball. With so many employees and the
busy season at hand, new benches are
being squeezed in wherever possible.
Brothers, please take note, nomin-
alton of officers will start this Friday
and if you are not satisfied with the
way things are going, now is the time
to speak up. Come out and register
your choice.
Brother Ford gave a very good re-
(Continued on Page Three)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
Labor Editors To
Stop Ad Rdcketeer
Fake Solicitors and Rockets
To Be Weeded Out By
Labor Press

New Orleans, La. QLNS).-War or
racketeers who seek to make the la.
Dor press their feeding ground was
declared by the convention of the In.
ternational Labor Press of America
here. By unanimous vote Secretary.
Treasurer R. E. Woodmansee was di.
rected to conduct thorough survey
and assemble at his office all possible
information, so that editors and pub.
fishers may be Snllytinfermed as .te
who is racketeering and where. His
office will be the FBI of the labor
press. Fake solicitors, fake rackets
names, characteristics and favorite
tricks will be catalogued
State Associations Urged
The convention was opened with
Vice President Thomas E. Burke in
the chair. President Matthew Woll
then took over and presided.
Among recommendations of the sec
etary-treasurer, in addition to the
war on rackets, was that labor papers
in each state form state associations,
similar to those now operating in
Illinois, Michigan, Texas and Califor-
MIA. Illinois has 16 labor paper men,
bers. The recommendation was ap-
proved.
The convention named a committee
Of Thomas F. Wills of the Chicago
Federation News, Thomas E. Downey
of the Galesburg Labor Press and
Frank X. Martel of the Detroit Labor
News, to take up with A. F. of l..
officers a proposition to have in all
future A. F. Of l.. conventions a spe-
cial committee in labor press, so as
to bring a heavier A. F. of l.. drive
back to labor papers in their battle
for circulation. That local unions also
subscribe more literally to local labor
papers also was urged.
Continued on Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
Tobacco Workers
Making Progress
Young Union Going Places
Under Direction Of
President Smith

New Orleans, La. ILNS).-One Of
the international unions represented
here really going places, is the To
bacco Workers International Union
with l80 votes, represented by Pres
ident w. Warren Smith, of Louisville
KY.
This union is just emerging from {
reorganization of it's affairs and the
retirement of the former veteran pres
ident, e. Lewis Evans.
The new officers pay tribute to tn,
pioneering work of Evans, but art
pointing their plans toward an in
dustry that is far different than il
was when Evans fought his battles
which required sacrifice and "ridine
the rods" now and then.
Smith came to the presidency from
the big plant Of the Brown & Viii.
Hanson Tobacco Corporation in Louis.
vile, which makes five famous brands
Of union label cigarettes, along with
several brands Of tobacco and snuff
That plant is regarded as the best in
the country, in point of employment
conditions.
President Smith expressed full con-
fidence that the Tobacco Workers In
ternational Union is due for real
progress. 1t now has preferential
agreements in some of the big plants
and in several small ones. Certain
difficulties may be ironed out, per-
mitting extension of the use of the
label and conferences are scheduled
for that purpose.
But whatever may be the extension
of the use Of the label, the pioneering
work done by the Brown & William
son Tobacco Corporation and by the
late Col. Wood F. Axton of Axton-
Fisher, will remain as the foundation
of progress and the measure of
Continued on Page Three)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
BY N. B. of O. P. Delegates to
A. F. of L. Convention

A. r. OF l.. convention
New Orleans, La.-Scathing denun-
citation of NaZism as menace to de-
mocracy throughout the world, the de-
termination of the British people to
VIGOROUSLY resist the Nazi attempt to
destroy them, and the appreciation Of
Britain for the important assistance
given by America in the struggle
against totalitarianism, featured the
address of Sir Walter Citrine, general
secretary of the British Trades Union
Congress, to the annual convention of
the American Federation of Labor.
The highlights of Sir Walters ad-
dress follow:
"Only a month ago in our Congress
at home we passed with the complete
support of the delegates resolution
pledging our determination to carry
on the struggle until victory is won.
eve understand what it means if
dictatorship prevails. We know that
the basic principle upon which the die
tatorship rests is that there can be
no other form Of organization within
the community that will challenge the
will of the dictatorship.
"In Germany every vestige of organ
lied religion, organized politics, or
ganized trade unionism was crushed
with a ruthlessness that belongs to
the Middle Ages. When the dictators
marched into Holland and Norway
and Denmark and found labor organ
ization, they Immediately disbanded
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
~ N. B. of O. p. Delegates to Il
A. F. of l.. Convention


New Orleans, La.-Secretary Of La
Dor Frances Perkins reviewed the
achievements of the U. S. Department
of Labor since 1882 during an address
to the American Federation of Labor's
Goth convention here last Tuesday.
Her complete address follows:
1t is fitting and consistent that the
delegates to this annual gathering
have gone on record for so many
constructive parts of a program which,
as a whole, should prove of high
value to American wage earners, to
American employers and to the Amer
lean public. An organization which
endures and grows, as has the Amer
lean Federation of Labor over many
years, is performing mission Of
value and constructive purpose in the
interest of the wage earners of the
Nation.
The membership of the American
Federation of Labor and organized
and unorganized wage earners have
prospered greatly since October 1888
when l first spoke before an Ameri-
can Federation of Labor convention
in Washington. So, by the way, have
farmers, industrialists and investors.
Seven years under the Administration
Of Franklin D. Roosevelt have helped
things a good deal in this country.
Millions of jobs to workers, with much
higher weekly pay rolls, greatly in
creased incomes to farmers and also
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
Convention Acts
Summarized BY
NB0P Delegates
Incomplete List OF Actions
Token BY Sixtieth
Convention
BY N. B. of o. p. Delegates to the
A. +. of L. Convention

New Orleans, La.-Following is a
summary Of some Of the actions taken
by the American Federation of Labor
at it's sixtieth convention here:
Social Security-Extension to en-
ployes Of private hospitals, private and
parochial schools, publishing houses
owned and operated by religious and
welfare organizations whose products
are sold to the public.
War in Europe-Extension of all
help and assistance to Great Britain
in her hour of need by our govern
ment short of war itself.
Defense-Labor representation on
all matters affecting labor's welfare;
equal representation of employers and
employees on advisory groups connected
with employment control.
Selective Service-Assurance of re-
employment at his old position upon
return to civilian life of any man call
ed for military service by the govern
ment.
Union Management Cooperation
Extension as rapidly as possible; AFL
president authorized to appoint COM
mittee to counsel union management
cooperation undertakings.
Works Projects Administration
Abolition of policy of invading the
construction industry by transferring
construction Of public projects from
contracts with private companies to
w. P. A. undertakings with wages
and labor standards below those fixed
by union agreements and prevailing
in private industry.
Antitrust Laws-Condemned the
course of Antitrust Division of JUS
tice Department for its unwarranted
and destructive activities against or
{Continped nTsHsce Fiyel
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05

Dear Mr.. Green:
Please extend to the officers. the
delegates and the members Of the
American Federation of Labor my
congratulations and fluctuations upon
this occasion of the sixtieth conven-
tion of the organization. At the same
time let me wish, with all your men,
bers, for a meeting out of which
will come substantial good and benefit
to American wage earners, to Amer
lean business, to American farmers
and to the general public.
l had hoped to be able to attend
the New Orleans convention and to
speak to my friends there in person;
but that was part Of a plan | had
which included the possibility of
cruise and also the spending of
Thanksgiving at Warm Springs. AS
you know, all plans have to be tenta-
tive in these days of crisis, and sub
ject to change according to circum-
stances of the hour. 1t still is in
advisable for me to be further away
from Washington than a distance
which will permit my return in seven
or eight hours. Reluctantly, therefore,
and with deep regret, l have had to
forego the privilege of attending the
New Orleans convention.
This nation of ours and its workers
have made great economic and social
gains since your 1888 convention was
held here in Washington. Represen-
tatives of organized labor have played
an important part in the shaping and
carrying out Of the progressive pro-
gram which has meant so much not
only to wage earners but to farmers
and business men as well.
Now we have come to period which
demands intense and sustained coop
Grafton so that our beloved Republic
can present, in any emergency which
might be forced upon US, the solid,
imposing front Of a great and united
democracy. In order to do this sue
cessfully all of US are called upon to
work together in common purpose
and for the common good that these
United States shall stand forever free
and that the institutions, we as a free
people enjoy, shall ever be preserved.
To this end labor can make it's con-
tribution along with the rest Of the
American people. l am confident that
this contribution will be generously
and gladly given without reservation.
Labor will lend its aid in planning
for full efficiency of industrial produc-
Continued on Page Three)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
LOOK AT LABEL

Don't forget to inspect Christmas
merchandise before you buy. 1t has
been reported by the "Buy Ameri-
can" committee that foreign-made
goods has been seen in one or two
local stores.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-05
Efforts To Promote Unity Is
Continued BY A. F. Of L.
Convention
COUNCIL REPORTS
Labor Cdn Be Satisfied By
Affilidtion With AFL..
Says Leaders
BY n. B. of O. P. Delegates to the
A. F. of l.. Convention


New Orleans, La.-Appreciation Of
the work Of the American Federation
of Labor in sustained effort for social
progress and a strong hope for "a
just and honorable peace" in the or
ganized labor movement were express
ed by President Roosevelt in letter
to the annual convention Of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor here.
In reply, President Green, by di-
rection of the A. F. of L. Executive
Council, sent telegram to President
Roosevelt pledging 100 per cent CO.
operation of the A. F. Of L. to pro-
tect freedom, liberty and democracy
and reiterating the readiness Of A. F.
Of L. representatives to meet at any
time with representatives Of the G. |.
o. to consider methods for the re-
establishment Of unity in the ranks of
labor.
The convention adopted the recon-
mendation Of the Executive Council
authorizing the committee represent
ing the American Federation of Labor
to meet with committee represent
ing the c. l. O. "for the purpose Of
negotiating a settlement, anywhere,
any time, any place"
The texts of President Rooseveit's
letter and President Green's reply fol-
low:
President Roosevelt's Letter
THE WHITE HOUSE
Evening star., 1940-06-16

When you walk on hot pavements the
temperature inside your shoes scars!
Then excessive perspiration and dead
skin provide an ideal breeding ground
for the fungi that cause Athletes Foot.
Evening star., 1940-06-16

Laboratory tests prove the fungi grow
twice as fast and spread rapidly. When
the skin cracks wide open, it's easy for
these fungi to get into the tissues and
you've GOT dreaded Athletes Foot!
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-05
2 Die From
Infantile
Paralysis
Baby and Boy. is.
Are Victims of
Strange Disease

Ray Sundell. 16, of 1902 Melrose
ST, and Judd Morrison, 13-month-
old son Of julius Morrison of Elbe,
Wash, died within two hours of
each other in Pierce county hos
pital, victims of infantile paralysis.
The disease has thus far
claimed the lives Of five resi-
dents of Tacoma and eight in
the county.
Both were admitted to the hos
pital Tuesday evening. Their con-
dition was regarded as critical
and each was placed in an iron
lung" Sundell died at 1880 p. m.
Wednesday, and the Morrison boy
at $50 a m. Thursday.
Fifteen cases are now under
observation at the hospital.
with another expected Thurs
day morning. Five patients
are now in "lungs" and hos
pitaI attaches said all were
responding TO treatment.
Sundell is survived by his father,
Lee, of the home; a half-slster,
Dagmar Jacobson of Sweden. and
two unCles, Victor Olson of Ia
coma and August Anderson of
LongbranCh,
The body was removed to Lynn
mortuary.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-05
Jefferson Was Too Jiiiery TO
Defend Declaration Draft

gate from Delaware. rode so
miles through rain and mud from
his home to break a deadlock i.
Few Of the signers were we'll
known outside their own colonies.
Two OF them. John Adams and
jefferson, were subsequently elect
ed to the presidency; others IN
time were defendants in impeach-
ment trials, one was killed in a
duel. one drowned at sea.
While jefferson was actually at
work drafting the document he
was in grave doubt Of his re-elee-
ton To congress, and believed OPP
position to him in Virginia was
due to the belief that he was not
whole -heartedly for independence.
He was only 33 at the time.
The copy of the Declaration
which was passed by Congress has
never been found. Jefferson's orig
inal draft, with corrections marked
in. was discovered in his papers
when he died.
The Tacoma times. [volume] (Tacoma, Wash.) 1903-1949, 1940-07-05
Morrison Cave Park
Will Open Sunday

A system Of indirect lighting
has been installed in caves at Nor
rison Cave State park, % miles
west of Three Forks, Mont. on the
Milwaukee railroads electrified
main line, and viii be in operation
when the park opens July 7, il
was announced today. The light
ing system aids materially in re-
yealing the fantastic stalagmite
and stslactite formations in varied
colors.
Throughout the coming season,
Milwaukee road tour parties Will
be escorted through the cave by
trained biologists from the student
body of Montana State university