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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26
"Our People See the Dangers Ahedd, :,
|Sdvs Green In New Years Statement

racy and the freedom it guarantees to
them and their children in their daily
life. That is why American workers
are praying for a victory for Great
Britain over the totalitarian aggress-
ors of Europe. That is why they IA
vor extending every assistance to
Great Britain, short of war.
American workers want peace.
They are willing to do everything in
their power to keep America at peace.
That is why they are giving whole
hearted support to the national de-
fense program and are ready to make
any necessary sacrifice to bring
about the success of the defense pro-
gram.
We are proud of the way our fell
low unionists in Great Britain
have rallied to their country's de-
fense. They have voluntarily relin-
quished some Of their most precious
gains and freedoms but they have
demanded and obtained full voice in
the shaping and administration of
Government policy. The heroic de-
fense of Great Britain which chall-
enges the admiration of the entire
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26
History Of First Miners Union Told
In Russell Sage Foundation Study

Week, research associate of the Sage
Foundations Department of Indus
trial Studies and former coal miner,
describes the beginnings of the Am
erican Miners Association in Illinois
in a strike against wage cuts during
the depression Immediately preceding
the outbreak of the Civil War in
April, 1861. ..'.
In the war period, Week says, the
union functioned efficiently in protect
ing the miners interests in a era of
rapidly rising prices. In addition to
action to secure wage increases to
correspond with inf1ationary prices,
the miners were alert to explain to
the public the need for these, in
creases. Ers'.,
The Association, expanding rapidly
under the stress of wartime condi-
tions, until it included members in all
the important bituminous fields, with
in three years attained membership
of about 10000, Week says. .
Union Increased Wages
Summing up the results of the
miners activities, Week says:
Through strikes and negotiations
Continued on Page Six)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26

Following is a New Years state
ment by President William Green of
the American Federation of Labor:
Labor faces the New Year ready
to do it's full duty in the defense
of American democracy.
The ranks of the American FEEDER
alton of Labor are stronger today
numerically, financially, spiritually
and in every other way than ever be-
fore. This great army of American
workers - 100000 strong is now
pitching in with all its skill, training
and genius to do the job set for it
in the Governments blueprints-
building the most powerful and in
vulnerable defense structure in our
nations history. Already the pro-
gram is squirting ahead of schedule
because the men and women Of the
American Federation of Labor are
contributing not only their strength
and their craftsmanship but high
patriotic fervor and an unconquer-
able spirit of confidence.
Our people see the dangers ahead
They regard any and all forms OF
totalitarianism as a curse and a
blight. They are devoted to democ-
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26
Brotherhood Wins
RobinsonNlection
Signed Contract With Case
Company Expected At
EarlY Ddte

With all but three eligible employees
of the w. A. Case & Son Manufacture
ing Co. of Robinson (ill.) voting
Wednesday, December 1S, in the
National Labor Relations Board elec-
tions to determine the collective bar
gaining agent for the workers, the
National Brotherhood of Operative
Potters local Union No. IT'D won a
clear-cut victory. This announcement
was made to President James NJ
Duffy by King Defssrszeld examiner in
charge of the election.
The Case Co. is an old established
firm which was organized April % of
the present year by Vice Presidents
George Turner and Joshua Chadwick
The employees originally joined the
Laborers and Hodcarriers Information
al Union (AFL) because a business
agent of that group resided in the
community. Requests by the union la
Continued on Page Twol
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26

New York City ILNS).-Hitherto
unpublished facts regarding the first
national labor organization of coal
miners in the United States are made
known in a report issued by the De-
partment of Industrial Studies of the
Russell Sage Foundation. The report,
on the American Miners Association
of the early 1860's, is one Of series of
studies of the social effects of trade
unions and Of joint relations with
management.
The American Miners Association
is described as the beginning of the
modern labor movement. AS such, it's
history is declared to be Illuminating
in today's problem of developing "a
national labor policy which can best
fulfill the aims Of American democ-
racy at the present stage Of national
life"
Moreover, the miners union stimu-
lated the formal organization of en-
ployers in a number of districts,
notably Illinois and Western Pennsyl-
vania, and these operators organiza-
tions and their pertinent activities are
recorded.
The report, prepared by Edward A,
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26
Antitrust Drive
Against Union Is
Branded 'Fuscism'
United States Supreme Court
Hears Case Appealed By
Thurman Arnold

Washington, D. C.-Assistant At
torney General Thurman Arnold's
campaign of prosecuting labor unions
under the antitrust laws was branded
as "Fascism" at a hearing before the
United States Supreme Court.
Charles Tuttle, former L. S. At
torney for the Southern District of
New York, appearing as counsel for
the United Brotherhood Of Carpen-
ters and Joiners, charged that
Arnold's assumption of the right to
prosecute strikes as illegal sis Fas-
cism-pure and simple"
The case before the court involved
an old jurisdictional dispute in St.
Louis between the carpenters and the
International Association of Machin-
lists. Arnold obtained an indictment
against William L. Hutcheson, presi-
dent of the carpenters, as an out
growth of the strike, but the indict-
ment was thrown out Of court when
the case came up for trial in the Fed
eral District Court. He is now ap-
pealing that decision in behalf of the
Government.
During the course of the argument
before the Supreme Court, Associate
Justice Felix Frankfurter challenged
.Arnold's position several times. He
pointed out that jurisdictional strikes
have long history and that "they
have had them in England for hun
dreds of years." Tuttle declared, in
his turn, that such strikes do not at
feet interstate commerce in such de-
gree as to bring them within the
scope of the antitrust laws.
Another lively interchange took
place when Justice Frankfurter asked
Arnold whether he thought the anti
trust laws could be applied to "juris-
dictional' disputes between American
Federation of Labor and CIO unions.
Arnold said he thought the laws could
be applied in such disputes if they
involved restraints of trade.
$50 you think the thing to do, in
stead of going before the Labor
Board, is to indict them all under the
Sherman Act?" Justice Frankfurter
asked.
"Not necessarily" was the best re-
sponse Arnold could summon.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26
Meeting Time Goes
Up One Hour At M
Sebring Unit Convenes Al
$50 During Industrial
League Season

Local Union No. al met in regular
session Monday, December 23, with
President Bostwick in the chair. Our
local has changed the meeting time
from 7:30 to $50 in order that the
members can attend local and the In
dustrial League basket ball games.
This change only applies for the dur
alton of the league schedule.
Local Union No. "a deeply mourns
the loss of one of it's older members,
jiggerman Frank Fans, who died very
suddenly of heart attack. Brother
Fans worked at the old E. H. plant,
better known now as the Royal China.
Potters from everywhere send the be-
reaved family their deepest sympathy.
Sebring potters are enjoying bet
ter work now than at any time dur
ing the past year. The Gem Clay has
picked up; the Royal is on full time
and the French-Saxon is working
very good. The only sour note is the
two-week layoff at the Limoges clay
shop.
This local has for number of years
taken up collection throughout the
different clay shops. This money is
divided among the sick and un-
Continued on Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26
Local Union No. 4
Pluns Anniversary
Oldest Local In Brotherhood
To Celebrate Birthday
JdnudrY Ord

The Golden Anniversary celebration
of Local Union No. a which will be
held Friday evening. January 9, ir
the Brotherhood auditorium, is to be
limited to members only.
Vice President George Turner
chairman of the committee, in an,
nouncing the plans for the Jubilee
stated he can promise one of the out
standing entertainments ever to be
presented in the National Brotherhood
of Operative Potters' hall and car
double that statement in spades wher
it comes to the lunch which will be
served at the programs close.
Features of the entertainment are
not to be announced, but the member
ship is in for series of pleasant
surprises with line up Of talent
gathered from both far and near.
Being the oldest local now active in
the Brotherhood, No. a is the first
to have a fiftieth birthday. All mem
bers are expected to be present to
aid in the celebration and the COM
mittee is making a special effort to
round up all the older members of
the casters organization.
In addition to Turner, the commit
tee is composed of Louis Peislock
James Turner, Ed. Turner, Paul
Stone, Ray Masker and Max Uhl-
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26
Ci+rine Appeals For Help From U. S.
So Brifain May End Hitler Menace
America Modified
Bv 40-Hour Week In
FIeming's Opinion
Manufacturers Congress Is
Told Americans Are Be-
ing Well Trdined

New York City (ILNS).-The 40
hour week is enforcing the employ
ment Of America, Col. Philip B. Flem-
ing, administrator of the Wage and
Hour Division, U. S. Department of
Labor told the 45th Annual Congress
of American Industry, sponsored by
the National Association of Manufac-
turers.
"More important" Col. Fleming
said, "the 40-hour week is enforcing
widespread training of Americans in
productive skills. The most valuable
and powerful of our resources is get
ting into action-the manpower of
our 100 millions"
The 80 cents an hour minimum
wage, and industrial wage orders, he
said, have added more than $780,
100000 a year to workers. pay enve-
lopes.
Col. Fleming addressed the manu-
facturers as a soldier. He emphasized
the Importance of workers morale.
He referred to a resolution Of the
National Association of Manufacture
ers' Employment Relations Commit
tee opposing compulsory arbitration
of industrial disputes, and told his
audience that the one way to avoid
it was to succeed in maintaining good
labor relations.
"40-Hour Week Working"
"The enforcement of the 40-hour
week. with it's penalty for overtime"
Col. Fleming said, "is one Of the most
important assignments a soldier could
have in the defense of his country.
'sThe 40-hour week is working. Re-
ports coming to my office indicate
(Continued on Page TwO)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26
A. F. Of L. For Nafionai Defense First.
Pres. Green Replies To Critics Of Labor
Ready To Do Anything In
Reason To Speed
Defense
MAKES CHALLENGE
Asks Anyone to Show Where
A. F. of L. Has Not Given
1907 Cooperation

Washington, d. C.-President Will
tire nation in radio address over the
Columbia Broadcasting system that
the American Federation of Labor
stands ready to do any thing in reason
to speed the national defense pro-
gram.
He declared that the great army of
workers enrolled in the A. F. of l.. al
ready are giving service in industry
"the like of which this country never
before has seen" He insisted that
the leaders Of a. F. of l.. unions have
measured up to their obligations and
the demands of the national emerg-
ency ain a way that warns my heart
Then he added:
81 challenge anyone to point to
single request for help and coopera
ton from the Government Of the
United States which has not received
an instant and favorable response
from the leaders of the American
Federation Of Labor.
Il challenge anyone to point to a
single strike by any American Fed
Grafton of Labor union which has
delayed or impeded the national de-
fense program.
81 challenge anyone to point to a
single instance where any responsible
official of the American Federation
of Labor has attempted to embarrass
or sabotage the national defense pro-
gram for selfish reasons, for organi-
rational advantage or for anti-Ameri-
can, political ends"
While vigorously uphoiding iabor's
right to strike, Mr.. Green declared
that in the defense emergency at be-
comes our solemn duty to avoid
strikes and to prevent interruptions
of work" He said:
"The national defense policy of the
American Federation of Labor, as de-
termined by its recent Goth annual
convention, is clear-cut and definite.
We stand four-square in support Of
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26
Zinn President Of
Local Union No. 1874
Crooksville Local Members
Given Banquet And
Christmus Checks

Crooksville, O.-Local Union No
1874 is on the upgrade. In the past
two months we have taken in more
than 100 new members who have OBJ
tanned jobs in the local plants.
We have been having some ex-
tremely interesting meetings and
would like to see more Of the mem
bers attend local. We are planning
a big banquet and entertainment ir
the near future. 1t will be a belated
Christmas party. Everyone should
turn out to enjoy the fun.
Officers elected for the next six
months are: Sam Zinn, president
Burley Channels, vice president; Esta
Marshall, financial secretary; Clarence
Rodgers, recording secretary; Forrest
Hauk, trustee; Balthasar j. Redfern
inspector; Arthur Levering, door
guard; Anna Belle McLain and Ear
Mozena, defense collectors.
The Watt Pottery employees We're
given a banquet by the management
of the plant as Christmas present
on Friday, December 20. Each en-
ploye was presented with five dollar
bill as Christmas gift from Mr.. A
E. Hull, owner of the Hull pottery
Continued From Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26
Close Cooperation
Between Labor Of
Americas Is Urged
Relationship Must Be Based
Upon Realization Of
Common Need

Washington, D. C. 0LNS). -
Closest cooperation between organ
lied labor of the United States and
the labor movements of the other
nations of the Western Hemisphere
is called for by William Green in a
signed editorial in the latest Ameri-
can Federationist, official American
Federation of Labor magazine.
The A. F. of L. head describes a
vigorously functioning inter-Ameri-
can labor organization as san essen
tial in the present situation not only
for the protection Of labor but for
the maintenance of democratic in
stitutions.
"a strong international labor or
ganization, representing bona fide la
Dor organizations of all countries, is
the most effective power to keep in
Continued on Page Twol
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26
Newspaper Asks
Reporter To Quit
Non-Union Hotel
New York Tabloid Editor Has
Newsmdn Stop Going
Through Pickets

Washington, D. Cone of the
most interesting labor stories ever
published in newspaper appeared in
"P. M.," the novel New York Tabloid
on Dec. II. In the article, Lou Wede-
mar, reporter on the city staff Of
the paper, described his experiences
in the Stacy-Trent Hotel in Trenton,
N. j., which was being picketed by
the Hotel and Restaurant Employees
Union, Local TAI.
Wedemar, assigned to cover the in
duction of new draftees into Army
life at Fort Dix, made the Stacy
Trent his headquarters. He explained
he has frequently stayed at this hotel
in the past while covering other
stories and has always received such
fine service that he regards it almost
as "home."
He observed the pickets but paid
no particular attention to them and,
being unschooled in union principles,
did not hesitate to walk through the
picket lines. However, one day he en-
countered in a five-and-ten store a
girl who formerly served him as a
waitress in the hotel dining room.
She told him she and other employees
had been out on strike since last July
and her thin, pinched face against the
background of Christmas decorations
in the store told him another story.
He wrote:
"Now like a nice comfortable life,
not bothering anyone any more than
is necessary, helping any one l can
help without too much unpleasant
ness to myself. l didn't want to hear
about the blankety-blank strike. And
yet l couldn't forget that thin face" ."
So Reporter Wedemar inquired at
union headquarters and he was told
that the hotel employees were striking
because they received salaries from
$40 to $40 month and thought they
should get more because other hotels
in town paid more. For such pit
tances, they had to work from 81 to
72 hours week. AS if this were not
enough, an efficiency expert arrived
last July and began to cut wages even
lower and to discharge employees. The
employees struck and the Musicians
Continued on Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26
Outldwing Strikes
Hit By BRO. Head
Harrison Of RdilwdY Clerks
Assdils Anti-Lubor
Spokesman

New York, N. Y.-George M. Har.
rison, President of the Brotherhood OF
Railway Clerks, replied sharply tt
anti-labor spokesmen and warmly de.
Tended labor's cooperation in the de.
fense program in an address before
the Economic Club of New York.
Mr.. Harrison gave so convincing an
argument against legislation to out
law strikes that even the predomi-
nantly business membership of the
club joined in an ovation to him.
what does a manufacturer en-
gagged in production Of materials use
full for national defense do when he
gets an inquiry from the government
about furnishing certain kinds Of sup
plies?" Mr.. Harrison asked.
"He began to bargain with the
government for the price that he is
to get. If he is unable to reach an
agreement, there is, naturally, no con-
tract, no order and no work.
"Well, now, is there anybody here
that will accuse such employer of be-
ulS uHpdtIlOIiS dIlu Lining dSdHlSt
the government because he has been
unable to reach a bargain on the
price?
Compare that with the man who
works. He is unable to strike bar
gain on the things he wants for the
labor that goes into the articles he
produces. If then he says he does not
care to give his labor at the employ
er's price, is he striking against the
defense program? Is he, therefore, an
unpatriotic citizen? Of course, not"
Harrison pointed out further that
compulsory arbitration "works both
ways" He asked how many business
men present would care to submit
their cases to government boards "in
view of the present tendencies of the
Continued On Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26

Head Rdps Critic
Admiral Spears Charges are
Exposed BY Administrator
L. M. Wdlling

Washington, D. C.-Administrator
L. M. Walling of the Walsh -Heales
Act Division politely but firmly re-
buked Rear Admiral Ray Spear in
an official letter for his unwarranted
charge that the provisions of the
Walsh-Healey Act were hampering
speedy completion of the national de-
fense program.
Giving the factual record of all con-
facts between his division and the
Navy Department, Administrator
Walling proved conclusively that such
delays as did occur were due to pro-
crastinating bureaucratic procedure in
the Navy Department.
Out of the hundreds of millions of
dollars worth of steel contracts
awarded by the Government since the
wage determination for the steel in
dustry was established by the Walsh
Healey division, Walling declared,
only a single order for a mere 81
tons Of forged armor-plate encounter
ed and difficulties. After citing other
statistics, he added:
"It would appear that there cannot
be serious obstacles to procurement in
the steel industry is nearly one-third
of the total value of contracts award
ed since the enactment of the statute
have been made in the six-months'
period since the wage determination
became effective.
"In view Of the fact that only four
requests for exemption because of the
reluctance of bidders to comply with
the Act have been filed in period Of
3h years and in only one of these
cases was there any actual bar to
bidding, l am wondering whether
there are some difficulties as far as
the Navy Department is concerned
with which l am not familiar. l as
Continued on Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-12-26
Housing Projects
Boost of Excellent
Record for Sofefy
Only 244 Accidents In 10000
Homes Over Two
Year Period

Washington, D. C. (ILNS).-A re-
cent USHA study covering "a occu-
pied projects built by the former
PWA Housing Division and now un-
der supervision Of the United States
Housing Authority, revealed only 244
accidents in 10000 homes over a two
year period. Commenting on this re-
markable safety record, Nathan
Straus, USHA Administrator said,
"Planning for safety as we'll as liv-
ability in public housing develop
ments saves both lives and money"
The accident experience on these
projects was found to be so favor
able that in 1889, the National Bureau
of Casualty and Surety Underwriters,
a rating organization, announced a SO
per cent reduction in public ability
rates applicable to low-rent housing.
Later they announced that still fur
ther reductions would be made to ap-
ply to USHA-aided projects.
Some of the projects reported no
accidents. Of those reported, the &C
cidents ranged from splinters under
fngernail to damage by a wind
storm. Most were the result of small
fires. Falls were second in the list
of accidents.
Sixty-one of the accidents were
directly traceable to carelessness,
either on the part of the person in
jured, a companion, or some other
persons. Almost all of the accidents
reported resulted in minor injuries
The two fatalities reported were due
to outside causes; an automobile acci-
dent, and a fall from ladder.
USHA projects now under con-
struction, it is believed, will show an
even lower number of accidents. Meas
ures are being taken to eliminate
every possibility of accident. In Phil
adelphia, at, the James Weldon John
.. Continued on Page Six)