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The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01

bull-headed to learn" please send
II along to us.
Won't Work
However. the general feeling
around town is that the ordinance
is not worth the paper it is writ
ten on and that the Times and
Alleganian Company has the off,
cials afraid to make any move at
enforcement Of their arbitrary
and dictator like law"
New Idea
One member at the Rubber
Workers meeting made a novel
suggestion. Said he. "All the law
breaking racketeers in town can
get away with wide open opera
ton Of gambling joints in spite of
the law. This must be possible
only by corrupt protection of
public officials. Why not let us
raise some funds and see If We
can get protection to distribute
literature and break the law.
And you would be surprised when
he named names as to who he be-
lieves are the ones who advance
protection to lawbreakers in re-
turn for bribesl!i
p. S. The proposal was not &C
cepted by the rubber workers.
Building Boom
Cumberland is taking on the
appearance OF a boom town with
so many large building Jobs I'M
der way.
Many people are complaining.
though that 1t is impossible 70
watch operations on the Montgom-
cry Ward building from Baltimore
Street end. They ask that a cou-
pie OF glass lights be let into the
fencing. or at least that a couple
Of good sized holes be bored to
permit onlookers to check prog
ress.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01
FLASH!

"James A. Dundon, President
Local 1874 today denounced the
untruthful statements appearing
In this mornings issue Of the
Cumberland Guide. Dundon said
the vicious and unAmerican arti.
Gle appeared In the Cumberland
Guide has no foundation. In fact,
and Is obviously intended TO stir
up agitation and confusion among
the Celanese Workers at a time
when negotiations between man.
agement and union are progress
ing harmoniously. I will expose
the Cumberland Guide on WTBO.
Friday at $3.50 r. NJ. In the mean.
time. Local 1874 asks workers and
public not TO be deceived by the
agitating Cumberland Guide.
Local 1874 membership will
hold special meeting to hear ne
gotiatlng report Tuesday next at
1880 r. NJ, 81 North Mechanic
Street, Cumberland.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01

July IS. 1910
To All State and Local Officers
or Labor's Nom Partisan League:
Since the National Office Of La
boris Non Partisan League has re-
ceived inquiries concerning ma
tional policies in coming elections.
want TO take this opportunity
briefly to put before you certain
considerations.
First. I want TO assure you OF
my profound feeling. which /
know you share. tina: labor faces
greater problems in the political
field than II has ever faced be-
fore in its history. The part which
you. rs n worker in the ranks Of
Labor's Nom Partisan ague.
have already played in helping TO
build our organization is deeply
appreciated BY me ard the other
officers. I am confident that your
great devotion 10 the cause of Ia
Dor in political action will play
a great part in helping all Of us
to find a solution to the crucial
problems facing labor today.
Political Force
Labor's strength in politics. just
as in the process Of collective bar
gaining to better the working con-
ditions OF working men and wo-
men. rests on its organize d
strength. Today we have achieved
the most outstanding unionization
of labor that our country has
ever seen. Labor stands as a great
political force among the people
of our country. Our Job. "cur job
and mine. is to make tn. great
force heard everywhere is words
must be listened to by the politi-
clans.
We in Labor's Nom Partisan
League have consistently recog-
nized the fact that. IN helping to
elect men to Office. be that Office
high or low. we are working in
practical way with politicians. You
and / know that politicians re-
spond TO the will OF the people In
proportion as that will is organ
lied, coherent and vocal.
Need Allies
You and know tnat the great
social gains which labor has made
through its organization and
through political action are in
jeopardy. Brutal warfare abroad
and vicious hysteria at home are
beclouding the issues that con-
front the laboring people of Amer
lea. Under the guiSe OF spurious
ideals. the great gains made by
labor are today threatened as
never before.
In addition TO this fact. labor
is still confronted with the press
ing necessity for achieving adj
ditionaI programs that will
mean a better life for the peo-
pie Of our country. I emphasize
that this job of achieving furth-
er bctterment for our people
rests primarily with labor. At
the same time. labor must have
allies among other groups Of
our population. We have found
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01
Labor Day Picnic
Plans Move Ahead

Plans for the Labor Day Cele-
bration at Homecoming under the
auspices Of the Western Maryland
Clio moved ahead at the last Com
mittee meeting with the full pro-
gram being practically shaped up
and under way.
The popularity contest officially
opens on August 3rd. with sew
eral local unions having already
nominated their candidates.
The final award will be made at
the Labor Day Dance In the Lon.
aconing Armory and the Commit
tee announces that the Dance
Ticket holders will he eligible to
cast votes to the full value of their
tickets. Preliminary reports have
II that Homecoming locals are
moving rapidly ahead to get
flying start 10 make sure OF a
home town girl being the winner.
Parade
Preliminary entries indicate
that the Parade will be bigger
and better than ever and many
organizations. bands. fire COM
panies and other groups will par
ticipate in an effort to win the
good prizes being offered.
The speakers committee will an
nounce their program at the next
meeting OF the Labor Day Cele-
bration Committee on Sunday
next. August Bird at Oddfellows
Hall. Homecoming. 7:30 p. NJ.
A Program Committee this week
started work on the Labor Day
Program which will be printed In
the Voice Of Labor. Solicitors have
been named from each local I'M
ion to undertake the solicitation
in their own communities.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01
Times and AHeganidn
Oet1es City Council
And Delivers Papers
Cumberland News Thumbs Nose
At Ordinance No. 1881

The Times and Aleganan Company, publishers of the
CUMBERLAND NEWS and the CUMBERLAND EVENING
TIMES have guativey told the Mayor and City Council of
Cumberland go jump the lake. and take Ordinance No.
1871 with them, the local continued distribution
both their papers without regard to the ban them
by the City Council.
only prohibits the distribution delivery of the CUMBER-
LAND NEWS and the EVENING TIMES between o'clock
night and o'clock the following morning, but also bans
the distribution of 'any handbls OR OTHER LITERATURE
OF ANY KIND OR CHARACTER" during the prohibited
hours.
From this be that only the local papers, but
labor unions who wished to reach their membership
during their way and from work. barred the terms
of the so-called ordinance.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01
POTPOURRI by vox pop

One of the joints in town that
masquerades as a CLUB" received
a visit from some mon members
a week or so ago.
The visitors hit" the Jack
pots" on the slot machines by the
simple expedient of "jimmying" or
prying them open.
The dignant management
complained TO the police and re-
port have 1t that the obliging
gendarmes even took fingerprints
at the place in an effort to locate
the crooks" who took the rack
eteers across!!i It's great stuff!
Criminals
Although the City dads are
complacent and even coopera-
tive with the gambling racket
GERS they are determined. APP
parently. TO get after the dam
gerous Criminals" who distri-
butte literature between the
hours of 5 O'Clock at night and
o o'clock In the morning.
What n fine outstanding bunch
We have got TO govern the city
of Cumberland.
Dalrymple Speaks
We don't know whether or not
their ears burned. but the men,
bers OF the Cumberland City
Council certainly came In for a
roasting at the meeting Of the
Rubber Workers last Sunday. We
are sure that even the Council
members would feel a little bit
embarrassed II they could have
heard the remarks which several
members made on the open floor.
The browning comment came from
President Dalrymple Of the Rub
Der Workers International. II any
one knows better description
than "a bunch of petty. picayune.
peanut politicians who are too
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01

I've measure.
The length Of the report makes
1t impossible for the Voice of Ia
Dor to reprint the full report in
one issue. However. We intend
TO publish sections in each edi-
ton. This week we print the
conclusions presented in the Ic-
port. as follows:
Cites Economic Effect
THE workmen's compensation
law of Maryland has a far-reach.
ing social and economic effect on
our entire community" the min
GRITTY report asserted. and any
shortcomings in the law or its
administration should therefore
be asSiduously avoided.
Maryland was the first State
in the Union to enact a form Of
workmen's compensation. and has
therefore a pioneering and pro-
gressive tradition to maintain.
Unhappily. 1t has not done so.
This has been due to a number
OF causes. but principally for the
reason that the Maryland law
and its administration have not
kept pace with our changing
times and conditions.
Urges Salary Boost
There is need for highly quail
fed personnel on the commission.
which should be chosen as fol-
lows:
Through predetermined rather
than political-minded appoint
ments by the Governor. The
Chief Executive should. in max
ing these choices. consult repre-
sentative employers and insurers
groups. representative labor
groups and the Bar Association.
THE salary of the commission
ers should be increased to $500
per year in order to attract quail
fed men.
There should be labor repre-
sentation OH the commission.
Points to Other States
There is a real need for labor
representation on the commission
A great many Of the other States
having similar laws have labor
representation on their commits
sions and boards. and find that
1t is necessary to a democratic.
efficient and progressive admins
tration of a law which is devoted
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01
.Ceianese Union
In Negotiations

The Negotiating Committee
of Local 1874, Textile Work.
ers Union of America, con-
cluded a negotiating session
with the management on We'd
nesday afternoon and an
nounced that another meeting
will be held on next Wednes-
day, August 9TH.
In addition to the committee
composed of Shelton Garner,
Lester Jay, John Neal, Robert
Twhaites, Jr., Joseph Nolan,
James A. Dundon and Clyde
D. Lucas, also appeared Her
bert w. Payne, director of the
rayon division Of the national
union.
II is reported that definite
proposals were made by both
sides and that the Union re-
quested specific wage raises.
An early meeting of the
membership will be held to re-
port on the status Of the nego-
tiations, said union heads.
The current agreement, con-
summated after a FIVE weeks
shutdown last year, expires on
September 5th. The present
negotiations are to arrive at
satisfactory changes to replace
and improve this contract.
The workers are citing all
time high profits of the man.
agement as justification for
wage boosts, citing that in many
instances the wages paid at the
Celanese plant are out of line
with those existing in COMPETE
tive plants.
Union officials have warned
against the acceptance Of false
reports. The only official state
ments are those to be made at
Union meetings, says President
James A. Dundon, and those
appearing under official sigma
ture in the public press.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01
Pres. Dalryj'mnP!e
Visits City

President Sherman Dalrymple,
international President OF the
United Rubber Workers Of Amer
lea came to Cumberland last Sun
day to address the membership OF
Kelly local rs URw of A mem
bership at a specially called
meeting.
The Union leader dealt with a
variety of subjects affecting the
local. including the question Of a
contract with the Kelly manage
ment. national defense problems
and the political situation for
1910.
President Dalrymple also casti-
gated those responsible for pass
age OF the Cumberland literature
ordinance No. 1881 and predicted
that those who framed 1t would
eventually come to a realization
that Cumberland was in the free
United States rather than Nazi
Germany and that the dignity Of
the United States Supreme Court
was challenged by the passage of
such plainly unconstitutional
measures.
He also pledged that the In
ternational Union would come to
the aid OF any members persecut-
ed under such an ordinance and
that punishment of those respon-
sible for any harassment would be
demanded from U. S. authorities.
The members present gave a
a big horse laugh when the terms
Of the ordinance were read and
approved position of defiance
which the Times and Alleganian
Company has adopted in refus-
ing to abide by its terms.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01
recently that many outstanding
groups are ready 20 work with
labor in achieving these ends.

recently that many outstanding
groups are ready TO work with
labor in achieving these ends.
Whether labor achieves its pro-
gram depends squarely on the
men and women when we elect 10
the United States Congress and
Senate. Regardless Of who may
be the next President OF the Unit
ed States. we are confronted with
this fact: If the men and women
who are elected 10 the halls OF
Congress cannot be depended upon
to support the welfare OF the peo.
pie through legislation. no man in
however high an Office can or will
give labor what 1t needs.
The greatest job confronting
LabOr's Non Partisan League at
this time Is. therefore, the cleo
ton Of Congressman and Sena-
tors who will cast their votes
and exercise their Office In be-
half of the people of America.
The program Of LabOr's Nom
Partisan League has long been
dedicated 10 this end. This pur-
pose constitutes our major pol
icy at the present time.
Check Candidates
Coupled with this, however Is
the need for our advancing con-
crete proposals to the attention
OF all the people for legislative
steps that will meet their needs
Labor's Non Partisan League has
constantly advanced progra m
that mean a better life for every
one. This is also a part Of our
policy in 1890. We must contin-
uouSly check candidates for what
ever Office in terms Of their prac-
teal realism in meeting the needs
OF the people. Whether they are
responsive TO these needs can be
directly tested only by their ac-
tions. This is the test We must use
and no other. When a candidate
asks our support. through which
we will be instrumental in his
e!lction. We cannot accept his own
eyaluatIon of himself. We must
test him in every situation that
concerns us.
urge that you carry forward
the tremendously important work
which you have been engaged in,
as a worker in Labor's Non-Par-
tisan League. by promoting the
election OF men to Office who will
meet these tests. and further ]
urge that you do everything pos
Sible to bring before the people OF
our country the vital issues that
concern them. Labor must remain
clear headed. 1t must forever re-
cognize that its onward. upward
climb to achieving It's rights de-
ponds upon its unity and strength.
am glad to have the oppor-
tunity OF addressing these few
words to you. I only wish that in
this hectic business Of bargaining
for the rights Of labor. both in
the industrial and political field,
that I could speak with you per-
sonaliv on these matters at every
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01
WO CENTS
JOHN 4. Jones +,
Minority RePo
Is in Vigorous Disagreement
With Majority On Many Points

John 7. Jones' president District Is United Mine Workers
America and head of the Maryland and District of Columbs
Industrial Union Council last weekend filed minority report
of his findings member of the Committee to investigate the
State Industrial Accident Commission.
Already hailed in state labor circles a mastery document
the fyour report analyses past practices of the Stale
Industrial Accident Commission and also need of
legislative as well administrative reforms make Work
mems Compensation Law of Maryland modern and progress
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01

and return to the past practice OF
using skilled men on skilled work,
and be 1t further resolved. that
this Council select a committee Of
three members to confer with
both the officials of the School
Board and the NYA TO see that
proper action is taken"
Western Maryland Industrial IN
ion Council that we call upon the
School Board for Allegany Coun-
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01

1t was reported to the delegates
of the CLIO that the high school
at Lcnaconing is heing painted
by youth on the NYA program.
Several delegates expressed their
opposition and charged that the
School Board is creating unem-
ployment among skilled workers.
President James b. Collins
summed up the matter in say.
ing: we are one hundred per
cent In favor Of the NYA pro.
gram, but II was never intended
TO be maltreated In this way.
II Is idle 70 say that the boys
are being trained In the skill of
painting. What do they need
this skill for II the School Board
and other authorities won't hire
them and pay them skilled
workers wages when they grow
up? The practice has put many
competent painters out Of EN-.
ployment. BY It's action the
School Board and the NYA are
creating unemployment. II the
boys need training let them
paint their own headquarters
and keep painting them rs long
rs Is necessary. We will protest
this chiseling TO the proper
authorities"
Resolution
The action to name q committee
Of three members to protest TO
the School Board was taken fol-
lowing the adoption Of a resolu-
ton presented by the representa-
tive of the United Construction
Workers Organizing Committee.
Local so. Of the CLIO.
It said: BE 1t resolved. by the
ty to Immediately cease their ex-
ploitation Of the youths on the
National Youth Administration
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01
KIondike Local zoos
Donates 10 Red Gross

Local Union 20o3 United Mine
Workers OF America. Lord. Mary
land donated $1,000 towards the
Red Cross Drive being conducted
BY the Frostburg Committee to
Aid the Red Cross. announces Mrs.
J. c. cobey. Frostburg chairman
Of the drive.
The County campaign is ex-
pected to end this week. The
Western Maryland CLIO will an
nounce the winner Of an all ex-
pense paid tour to the New York
Worlds Fair in connection with
the Red Cross Appeal at its next
meeting on Thursday. August 9th
at II South Mechanic Street.
Cumberland, Md.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01

turn. Both OF us realize that this
is impossible. because Of the ire
mendous demands upon our time
in carrying out our daily tasks.
! shall hope. however. to commun-
icate with you further on these
matters. Let us go forward with
the sole purpose OF achieving for
labor its rights through ever in
creasing strength in the industrial
and political field.
With personal greetings and
good wishes. l am
Sincerely yours.
JOHN L. LEWIS.
Chairman Labor's
Non Partisan League
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01
Clio Council Protests
Policies of NYA Here

Last weeks meeting of the Western Maryland Industrial
Union Council went record opposing the of youths
the NYA program in painting School Board properties and
other skilled work and named Committee call on the APP
proprate authorities for end OF such practices.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01
Le,Uis Message
To Labor League

John L. Lewis chairman of Labors NonPartisan
League, has the following letter to all League officers
and afiliates:-
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1940-08-01

the 0fStflDutlOn OF any ndnuDl
OF ANY KIND OR CHARA
hours.
From this il can be seen tina
even labor unions who wish,
during their way to and from "
of the so-called ordinance.
Defiant
However. the local publishers
have set the example of defiance
and the City Council is apparent
ly afraid to do anything about 1t.
Earlier there had been reports
and gossip that the morning
CUMBERLAND NEWS would
have to fold UP and go out o:
business on account OF the ban as
It Is printed shortly after 2 a. m.
and delivered from o'clock on
wards. with delivery being com
pleted by o o'clock. One OF the
peculiar incidents in connection
with the ordinance is that Police
Commissioner James Orr who
voted for it. is actually employed
as an operator on the CUMBER-
LAND NEWS!
Section Ten
The plot TO prevent the dis
tribution of the paper Is con-
tanned In Section Ten Of the
Ordinance No. 1881, which re-
auires fingerprinting and photo
graphs OF distributors. The
actual ban on the papers is con-
tanned In the wording mo per.
son . distributing any hand
bills or other literature Of any
kind or character, shall do so
other than between the hours Of
800 o'clock in the morning and
500 o'clock In the afternoon"
The ordinance was supposed
TO take effect from the date of
its passage on June 2Sth and
was published In the local press
on July 18th.
Others Will Follow
That others will follow the lead
OF the Times and Alleganian Com
pany and ignore such dictator
like proposals OF the City Council
seemed evident. Already the
CLIO Council has endorsed the at
titude OF the CUMBERLAND
NEWS and the EVENING TIMES
in refusing to acknowledge such
authority and has served notice
that its local unions will hold
any local public official TO strict
account If they dare modest their
members in distributing i.teTa-
ture.
In fact. many CLIO members are
now demanding that civil action
be taken for the illegal and false
arrest OF John Gels of the Rub
Der Workers some months ago.
Strange Phobia
The Cumberland City Council
apparently has a strange phobia
on the distribution of literature
and had to be given an object les
son in procedure by Local 26 Uni
ted Rubber Workers OF America
some months ago. Told by the
Circuit Court for Allegany Coun-
ty that they have no power to IL
cense and regulate they have now
enacted an even more vicious
measure than the Circuit Court
ruled out.
Some indignant groups are now
saying that the Mayor and City
Council could better busy them
selves with the wide open gambl-
ing operations Of a gang OF rack
eteers in Cumberland rather than
taking away the liberties Of the
people. In fact many ugly re-
marks about gambling and public
officials are going the rounds. II
these remarks are true it appears
that an appalling state Of affairs
exists here that might well be
looked into by public minded
groups.
In the present situation on the
literature distribution II seems
that the Times and Alleganian
Company's defiance is going to be
too tough a nut for Mayor and
Council 10 crackl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-04-13

After the family night supper
held at the Bunker Hill Congrega-
tional Church last evening, special
meeting was called. The resignation
Of @. w. Childs, treasurer Of the
building fund for the past 16 years
was accepted with regret and Robert
Harvey was appointed as his sue
ceSSor. The church authorized the
finance committee to proceed with
plans to raise funds for finishing
the church.
Ralph E. Hess, chairman of the
finance committee, in a few inspira-
tional words as he introduced the
speaker, told the congregation he
felt sure they could put it across
and raise the amount needed.
Hobart Upjohn, architect, showed
drawing and sketches of the tenta-
tive plans and slides of many
churches built by his firm bringing
out details Of line to show the
effects and the differences in archi-
tectural design which had much to
do with the worshipful spirit sought
in all church architecture.
He said the basis of religious
buildings lies in adhering to the
foundation principles of architecture
as laid down by the early Christian
fathers, their endeavor was to pro-
duce the infinite, in fact the gothic
design is a symbol of inflnity, that
horizontal lines should all tend to
lead to a vanishing point and the