The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1940-07-04

President Duffy urged the delegates
to remember that the perfecting of the
Brotherhood is the real reason for con-
ventions and for the presence of the
delegates. He stated that the merit
of the resolutions will come to light
when they are presented to the con-
vention in the proper way and that
those not designed for the good of the
organization should not be given the
approval of the convention.
Deploring the non-practical attitude
of some delegates, the official said that
some attend the convention with the
thought in mind that unless ma
jority of the locals resolutions are ac-
cepted, the delegate will be classed as
a failure and will not be sent to an
other convention.
President Duffy pointed out that bet
terment of conditions and improved
wages was the zeal purpose Of .thA
meeting and begged those assembled
to place themselves above the petty
reasoning that they must fight through
meritless resolutions. He asked them
to look at the problems carefully and
support those that have sound reason
ing and judgment in back of them.
Touching on the number of resolu-
tions placed in the hopper each year,
the convention chairman declared there
is something magical about glass
Of beer or bottle of pop. Whenever
delegates congregate stories start the
rounds, the drinks stimulate the inag-
nation and foolish ideas prevail.
Someone is then instructed to. write a
resolution or two, many Of which are
conceived in a mind diluted with an
imosity and have. for their purpose
placing someone on the spot.
Cautioning the delegates that many
have come to him to say that their
locals could not stand to have rep
resentative in Atlantic City for more
than two weeks, President Duffy urged
that the convention concern itself with
serious business lest it operate with
minority
President Duffy had little to say re-
garding the war now raging in Europe
other than to admonish the delegates
to refrain from giving way to hysteria.
He stated that it was the country's
most popular subject, and its effects
upon the conditions here should be
considered, but since the outcome and
consequences were so uncertain at the
present time, no good could be ac-
complished by a lengthy discussion.
The N. B. of o. P. leader did, how
ever, remind those within his hearing
that they enjoy unusual privileges in
this country and are blessed with the
highest standard of living. He stated
that naturally there were problems to
be overcome; most important, that of
unemployment, but, e.. the fact that
you are here as you are to work as a
delegate, representing those who saw
fit to send you as their spokesmen is
inseparable with the fact that your
welfare and that of your dependents
is of prime Importance in this democ-
racy."
Recalling last years convention in
which some of the discussions became
rather personal, the president remark
ed that no delegate has ever been de-
MED full and complete opportunity
to express his opinions and this con-
vention would be conducted in the
same democratic fashion. However, he
asked that if there were questions
the officials they be
brought foreward in the proper spirit
and in a gentlemanly fashion.
"While the Executive Board is 100
per cent in accord with the general
at the conclusion of the
last convention" the president con-
tinued, "the convention is the judge
and jury and must decide how far it
is permissible to go. We can only CO.
operate" The rank and file, he stated,
is the organizations highest authority
throughout the convention. The dele
gates have every right to have all
questions answered.
President Duffy asked the delegates
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