The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-09-11
COMMENT ONWORLD
EVENTS
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

British organized labor is taking a
realistic and hard-headed view Of aid
to Soviet Russia. While not relaxing
in the slightest it's opposition to
Communism, labor recognizes that
giving of all possible help to the Rus
sian armies is now the best way to
deal a blow at Hitlerism.
The attitude of the British work
ers was made clear at the annual
Trade Union Congress, just held at
Edinburgh and attended by 600 dele
gates representing 100000 trade
unionists. The meeting, by unanimous
vote, expressed it's "sincere satisfac-
ton with the alliance formed with
Soviet Russia" but drew the line
against converting the war coopera-
ton into any closer relations with the
Communist party.
Refusal to cooperate with the Com
munists party was dictated of course
by recollections of unfortunate ex-
periences with the party in the past
Sir Walter Citrine, secretary of the
Trades Union Congress general coun-
Gil, emphasized that the congress had
no intention of collaborating with the
British Communist group because, he
pointed out, it has proved itself un-
trustworthy. This was mild way OF
putting it, in view of the fact that
the British and Russian Communists
for years did their best to disrupt
and destroy British labor organiza-
ton on the economic and political
fields.
A furore was caused at the meeting
by charges that people in high places
hope that Russia and Germany will
eXterminate each other. The specific
accusation was made that Britain s
Minister of Aircraft Production, Lieut..
Col. Moore-Brabazon held this view
view which has been expressed by
many Americans since Hitler invaded
Russia. 1t was further alleged that
Moore-Brabazon had expressed hope
that through this mutual extermina-
ton, Britain would become the domi-
mating power in Europe.
81 hope the government will re-
move from its ranks those who are
reactionary and irresponsible enough
to make the statements they have
and, in effect, desire the defeat of the
Soviet Union," said the delegate who
made the charge against Moore
Brabazon.
Citrine declared he was "startled'
at the charge and added it was a
Every serious position if the accu-
sation can be substantiated."
X X x
Interesting accounts Of the heroic
defense Of Warsaw by the city's work
ers when Germany invaded Poland
two years ago are just coming to
light. "Poland Fights" bulletin is
sued by the American Friends OF
Polish Democracy, New York, says
that the defense of Warsaw was "not
only deed Of heroism, it was a great
achievement" 1t goes on to say that
when the authorities left Warsaw OF
Sept. 5, it was to be surrendered
without a struggle. The account con
tinues:
"But the workers organizations
and, following their lead, the entire
population, decided to continue the
fight. The organization Of workers
battalions began.
meanwhile, anti-tank trenches anC
barricades were being made in the
suburbs. On the 18th German tanks
penetrated the western suburbs. The!
were repulsed with heavy losses
Warsaw women threw bottles o
petrol at the tanks and set then
alight. More anti-tank trenches were
dug. Streets were mined. Day an(
night the city was subject to ferocious
bombing and artillery fire.
"But gallantry could not take place
of planes and anti-aircraft guns, no
of food and water. When WARSAW
capitulated there was food for only
three more days and munitions fol
only one day. Yet one member of tn,
| Defense Committee, the labor leade
| Niedzialkowski, refused to sign The
| declaration of capitulation. 'The
working class does not surrender h
said, the workers continue thei
fight"