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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-09-05
LABOR MANAGEMENT
MOVE U.S.. OUTPUT TO
DOUBLE THAT OF '38

Washington, D. C. (ILNS).-Labor
and management have been doing
tremendous job of increasing produc-
ton. AS the u. S. Commerce Depart
ment puts it, "most major indicators
of economic activity" have been moved
to new high ground.
"Some appreciation Of the present
level of aggregate industrial output is
gained from nothing that it is just
double that in the middle of 1888, in
which period the production level was
approximately that which prevailed
throughout the whole period of the
first World War;" it is pointed out by
the Commerce Department.
"The availability of unemployed Ia
Dor and plant has made it possible to
bring about the great expansion OF the
past year with minimum of friction.
The chief difficulty now is an made
quate capacity, both of finished plant
and required raw materials, for pro-
ducing in sufficient volume the type of
commodities needed by the country at.
this time, it was stated.
"These capacity deficiencies are be-
ing rectifed to some extent. The raw
material problem, particularly in the
metals, has grown increasingly seri-
Gus and in July it became evident that
consumer goods industries competing
for scarce metals must face an accent
uated curtailment of output, accord
ing to the report"
1t is evident that metal and other
shortages will continue to dislocate
employment-to create unemployment
which may be painful until there can
be readjustment to new jobs. The
A. f. Of L. has set up special machin-
cry for working with government to
cut the unemployment to minimum
by helping plants to find materials in
the face of shortages. But even with
the best possible effort it is conceded
here that there will be much NAL
adjustment before the industrial pic
ture is ironed out
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-09-05

About violating liberties" of its
working hands
For instance: liberty NOT to join
a union
However: Supreme Court says,
when man joins labor union
That gives him a certain property
right
In undisturbed selection of his own
representatives
For the purpose of collective bar
gaining with his~employer-
This conscientious corporation
Wants to protect rights of its en-
ployes-
To throw away this potential legal
property right
To preserve the age-old privilege of
Individual worker
Of making his own personal dicker
with corporation representatives
Bargaining for wages, hours of la
Dor, shop conditions for safety
Bullying foremen, vacations with
pay. seniorities, compensations-
Just like they used to, in those
good old days
Before there were any unions
Yeah!--
Beware the Greeks, bearing
gifts
So this corporation prates of Glib
erty"-
Freedom of men to make them
selves stronger
By associating together, organizing
their own union
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-09-05
Two States Ban Use
OF Mercury In Hats

Washington, D. c. (ILNS). = Two
states have enacted laws prohibiting
the use of mercury in hat fur cut ing
and hat manufacturing plants, ac-
cording to the Hat Worker, official
organ of the United Hatters, Cap and
Millinery Workers. They are Con-
necticut and California.
Such regulation was agreed to
by representatives Of the union and
manufacturers here on May 10, and
state health agencies have been asked
to cooperate. Efforts are being made
to have regulations adopted in New
York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and
Pennsylvania, four states where the
hazard is greatest.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-09-05
Truths P0ndered While
Riding at
Anchor
''Then gently scan
your brother man
BY Mr.. MOdestus-

Thar's niger
Mebbe thar's two niggers-
In that (shipyard) wood pile
Here's corporation, relative of
u. S. Steel
Asking Uncle Sam to take over a
big shipyard plant
Presumably giving up all enormous
profits Of that game
(Or do they expect Uncle Sam to
run the business
(And then pay them their usual
profits, after it is all over?)
(Or is it maybe, that on account of
government taxes
(They foresee that net profits will
not be so large as formerly?)
Then again
This corporation has sprouted a
conscience
It has compunctions; it is much con-
cerned-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-09-05

So that America will, therefore, be
unready, to that extent
When the test comes against Nazi
onslaught
Between beating the Hitler time
table
Or giving up their antiquated policy
of labor relations
The managers of that New Jersey
shipyard plant
Are doing what they really believe
will slow up Americas defense pro-
gram
They don't believe government op-
Grafton more Efficient
So they drive the American govern
ment into a corner
And in the specious name of 'lib-
erty"-
Think they will make spectacle of
democracy
Using the same brand of brains
which has created depressions-
Digging a pit for their own alleged
"aristocrats"-
Opening doors which they probably
can never shut again
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-09-05


Like Hitler, they do not believe in
democracy
They have carried the Hitler plan
as far as they can, in America
They don't want any unions left for
a victorious Hitler to smash
They are in rebellion against Amer
ica's labor policy
They won't have collective bar
gaining
Rather than that, they turn their
plant over to government operation
Expecting that it will fail in the
attempt, anyway
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-09-05

Which freedom this Kearney Corp.
fought with force and fraud
They now claim to be loss of lib
erty for workingmen--
What they want, have always
wanted, insist on having now
Is company privilege of keeping
spying stooges in their plant
They never believed in collective
bargaining, anyway
They do not believe in democracy
applied to industry
So they want to keep their finks
who won't join the union
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-09-05
ENAMELING WORKERS UNION
WINS PAY BOOST CONTRACT

Bellaire, Ohio. - A new agreement
negotiated by A. F. of l.. Enameling
Workers Union No. 20254 with the
Bellaire Enameling and Stamping
Company, carries 10 per cent wage
increase with several increases run
ming up to 25 per cent. The company
manufactures kitchen ware.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-09-05
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
BOROUGH FINES WATERBURY MAN
Thomas J. NaughtOn Pays for Reckless Driving,
 Improper Registration

Naugatuck, April l5.-Thomas Jo- seph Naughton, 20, of 8S4 East Main street, Waterbury, was fined $l0 and costs of S In borough court today on reckless driving charge and was fined an additional $5 for improper registration of his car. He was ar- rested by Sergeant Richard Ostorm last night. A charge of evading re- sponsibility was nolled.
 The case of Louis Buonocore of 2ih Union street, Waterbury, charged with damage to private property, was continued until Sat- urday. Mrs. E. Magas of 31 Pros- pect street is the complainant and Buonocore was arrested April 9 by Patrolman George Kogut.
 The case of Anthony Sturzinski of 5o Washington street, charged with breach of the peace and intoxica- ton. was continued until April 19 with 6 $50 bond being continued. The case of William Oldakowski, 52 of 96 Bridge street charged with as- assault, was continued until April 1o, with a $l00 bond benig continued. Both were arrested last month.
 John Calvin of 210 Cherry street was found not guilty of a breach of the peace charge. Patrolmen Raymond Carlson and John Hanley arrested him last night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
MARTIN FUNERAL
 THURSDAY, SIS
Cooke Street W0men's Son Returning From
 Camp for Last Rites

Mrs. Louise (ICngert) Martin, wife of John W. Martin of 32 Cooke street, died at the Waterbury hos- pital yesterday afternono. A native of Thomaston, Mrs. Martin had re- sided most of her life in this city.
 Her son, Lieut.. John H. Martin, a former enploye of the Waterbury Democrat, returned by plane three weeks ago from Camp Blanding, Florida, to be at his mothers bed- side. When her condition improved he went back to camp, where he was informed last night of her death. He will come to Waterbury to attend the funeral.
 Besides her husband and son, Mrs. Martin is survived by five sisters, Mrs. Henrietta Miner, Hartford; Mrs. Mary Parsons, Mrs. Edward Finn, Misses Anna and Wilhelmina Eneert, all of Waterbury; four brothers, Henry, Christopher, Charles and Waldo Engert, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will Dc held from the Mulville funeral horne, 270 West Main street, Thursday morning at 8:15 o'clock. A solemn high Mass of requiem will be celebrated ct 9 o'clock at the Immaculate Corcep- ton church.
 Burial will Do in Calvary ceme- tery. Friends may call at the fu- neral home after 2 o'clock today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
|SERGT. HAYES RITES TOMORROW
Police Department to Pay Tribute; Superintendent
 Selects Escort

The Waterbury police department will pay tribute to Sergeant John Hayes at his funeral tomorrow morning at S:15 o'clock from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main street to St. Francis Xavier Church. A solemn high Mass of re- quiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in new St. Joseph's cemetery.
 According to an announcement made by Supt. of Police Wm. J. Roach, Sergt. Patrick Hillborg will head the detail which will include: Patrolmen Joseph Dunphy, James Stack and Paul Moynihan, color guards; and Patrolmen George Flavin, Timothy Keane, John Dris- coll, Ralph Belloisy, William O'Dea, Joseph Dreskevice, Francis McCar- thy and Daniel Clifford, escort.
 Bearers will be Sergts. George Gooding, Joseph Petit, Edward As- ton, William Feeley, Walter Ahearn and Charles Nolan.
 Friends may call at the funeral home this afternoon and evening.
 Members of the Washington Park Community club will meet tonight at the funeral home at 8 o'clock to pay respects to their departed menl- Der.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15

"" UAAC bO0AOs
 Ladies and Gentlemen:
 The change of plan in the pro- gram for religious instruction re- euested in the petition of the Catho- jic Clergy, the Counci lof Churches and the Synagogues of the City, which is presented to your Honor able Board at this meeting, has re- ceived careful consideration with re- gard to its satisfactory functioning in the elementary schools.
 { At the present time the children who attend religious instruction are released every Thursday afternoon at 2:30 D. m. The new plan consisn of a group arrangement by which the schools are divided into four groups and each group assigned to a designatde day of the week, ex- cept Friday, as follows:
 Group (Monday): Abbott, Bishop, Bucks Hill, Driggs, Kings : bury, Slocum, Webster.
 V. Group 2--(Tuesday): Wilson, An- s-derson, Chase, Hendricker, Walsh, Maloney, Merrican. ~. Group 3-(Wednesday): Barnard, Begnal, Duggan, Tinker.
 Group 4-(Thursday): Washing ton, Mulcahy, Hopeville, Bunker .Hill, Russell, Sprague. 2. The plan provides that this sched- .ule be in operation every week eX- .cept the weeks in which the first -.Friday of each month appears. Tn 7 such weeks throughout the year all of the children excused or religious .instruction are to be released on 2 Thursday but on no other day dur ing that week. The hour of release, . .2.3O "a. rn., remains the same. {, I find that this new plan IS &C., ..ceptable for incorporation In the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15

The senate committee may make . report tomorrow.
 Bank Commissioner
 Hartford, Conn, April l5-tUP) The house banks committee re- ported favorably today on . bill denying authority to the state bank commissioner to fix maximum rates of interest and dividends distrib- uted by savings banks. Present statutes restrict the commissioner to the fixinf of minimum raets:
 Also favorably reported was a bill requiring small loan companies In their advertisements, to publish a repayment schedule setting forth the cost of loans to prospective bor- rowerS.
 The finance committee favorably reported on a bill permitting the issuance of $z0O, 900 self-liquidating bonds for a new University of Con- necticut dormitory.
 The following unfavorable re- ports were received in the house:
 Allowing receipts from the Greenwich toll gate of the Merritt parkway to be used to retire the Fairfield County parkway bonds.
 Fixing the salaries of judges of probate.
 Appointing a commission of three to investigate the probate court system.
 Placing probate court expenses under the direction of the state.
 Requiring probate judges to file annual statements of expenses and receipts with the chief justice of the supreme court.
 An unfavorable report was re. ceived in both the house and senate on a bill substituting life irnprisod1- ment for capital punishment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
elementary school program begin- ming in September.
 Respectfully submitted,
 T. J. CONDON.

elementary school program begin- ming in September.
 Respectfully submitted,
 T. J. CONDON,
 Superintendent of Schools. The Committee on Teachers rec commended that the resignation of Miss Mary E. Mcdonald, teacher in Driggs School. be accepted, effec- tive April 25, 1941.
 The Committee on School Activ- ities reported that the following per- mission has been granted to the fol- lowing:
 Miss Alice Gibson, use of the Wilby gymnasium on Friday eve. ming, Friday afternoon, April 25, for an entertainment.
 Miss Mary Nolan permission to use the Russell gymnasium on Fri- day afternon, April 25 for an enter tainment. Floyd c. Evans, use of the Wilby Auditorium on Monday evening May 19, for an instrumental solo contest.
 Connecticut State Department oi Health, the use of the Sprague School for the annual summer roundup for pre-school children on Wednesday, April 30.
 Financial reports received and ap- proved from the following: Hope vile School and Miss Alice Gibson. The Committee on Rules recom- mends that the following calendar be adopted for the school year 1941- 42:
 Open Wednesday, Sept. g. 194l.
 Close Friday, Dec. l9, 1941.
 Christmas recess.
 Reopend Monday, Jan. 5, 1942.
 Close Friday, Feb. 27, 1922.
 Recess of one week.
 Reopen Monday, March 9, 1922.
 Close Friday, May 1, 1942.
 Recess of one week.
 Reopen Monday, May il. 1042.
 Close Thursday, June 25, lo42.
 Under this calendar no school ses- sions will be held on legal holidays and the year will provide 1s4 actual school days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
Four Men Were Killed In New Mine Violence
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Members of the Sawmill and Lumber Workers union (AFL) were scheduled to vote Friday on the settlement which would end a strike of 24 weeks duration at the Snoqualmie plant, which held luiN- Der orders for Army camps. Irl- creased wages and other contracts Improvements were sought by the i,060 union members when they walked out last Oct. 28.
 At the Bayway plant, 1,700 mem bers of the United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers vote tonight. They struck April 6 seeking in- creased wages, a union shop and grievance machinery at the plant which had copper wire and tubing orders for rearmament.
 Three major firms joined the two largest producers of steel in grant, ing a wage increase of 10 cents an hour.
 Republic Steel Corp, Youngstown Sheet and Tube O., and the Otis Steel O., followed United States Steel Corp. and Bethlehem Steel Corp. in raising wages.
 Kentucky Battle
 Middlesboro, Ky, April l5-(UP) -Four men were shot and killed and seven were wounded today in @ gun battle between union and nor- union miners of the Fork Ridge Coal and Coke Go, several miles from here.
 Between IS and 20 other men re- ceived minor injuries and were given first aid treatment in Middles- boro hospitals.
 More than 200 men participated
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15

1 in the battle which took place near the Kentucky-Tennessee state line. The companys mine is located near Fork Ridge in Clayborne county, Tenn.
 The dead were identified as c. w. Rhodes, 45, Middlesboro, president and general manager of the com- pany; E. w. Silvers, 48, Fork Ridge, president and treasurer of the concern; Bob Robinson, 35, Call well, Tenn, Clayborne county dep- uty sheriff and former sergenat In the Tennessee state ploice, and Sam Evans, 40, Middlesboro, @ member of the United Mine Work CTS (CIO).
 The wounded, all members of the UNIV, were R. w. Lawson, Bell county, Ky, Afford Smith, Bella, Ky, Walter Polly, Arjay, Ky; Earl Alley, Balkan, Ky; John Holland, Cary, Ky; Clayton Webb, Capito, Ky, and Willard Forester, Gary.
 On Marrow Road
 The battle was fought on a rar- row road leading to the company's coal camp across the state line in Tennessee.
 The Fork Ridge mine has been operating regularly since the start of the current bituminous shut down. Approximately 250 UNIV pickets rlassed near the mine to prevent non-union miners from go- ing to the workings.
 Two different accounts were given as explanations for the outbreak. One report said that Silvers, driving his automobile to the mine, stopped his car, got out and asked the leaders of the union men what they
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
OBITUARY

McCLINTOCK--Mrs Mary Emily McClintock, widow of Andrew Mo- Clintock. of 43 Central avenue, died at her home yesterday afternoon. A native of Plymouth, she was born on July IA, 1851.
 Mrs. McClintock was member of the First Congregational church, in the work of which she was very active.
 She Is survived by a sister Mrs. Nellie A. Preston of New York city and three nieces, Mrs. E. P. Wood ward of New York city and Mrs. Edna Hubbard and Mrs. Florence Palmer, both of Newton Center, Mass.
 Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock at the Alderson funeral home, 70 Gen. tral avenue. Rev. Dr. James E.. Gregg, pastor of the First Congrega- tional church, will officiate, and burial will be in Evergreen cemetery, WatertoWT.
 THORNIEY-Charles M. Thorn ley, 33, of 12 Fremont street, died yestreday. A native of this city he was born on February "A, 190A He was a member of St. Johns church.
 Besides his wife, Mrs. 1sabell (Gunsalus) Thorrley, he leaves a daughter, Miss Judith Ann Thorn ley; his father, Thomas s. Thorn ley; his mother, Mrs. Arthur B. Conklin and a brother, Howard, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held Wednes- day from the Alderson funeral home, 70 Central avenue, at 3:S0 o'clock, with Rev. Samuel Budde officiating. Burial will be in new Pine Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home today from 3 to 5 and 2 to g p. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
New Arrangement For E Religious Sessions
Board of Education Approves Four Days Weekly; : Various Groups Petition for Change

schedule calling for religious instruction in the public schools by groups adopted last night at the Board of Education meeting at Crosby High School According to the setup which Superintendent of Schools Thomas Codon said made at the request of clergy in the Catholic Protestant and Jewish religions children in the schools will
 released for religious education in groups of four separate days instead of the customary Thursday afternoons Fol lowing the plan submitted by Dr. Condon and passed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
CONVOY DEFENSE
 IS DISCUSSED
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 The convoy problem, meantime, was raised in another quarter when Virginia Gayda, editorial spokesman of the Fascist party in Italy, warned that American ships carrying aid to Great Britain through the Red Sea would be considered fair game, for Axis war craft. If the German and Italian governments support, the policy outlined by Gayda, the Uni. ted States would have to decide how to protect its shipping or abandon its plan, to send American flag yes. sels into the Red Sea.
 American ships now ply 1on-bel- ligerent waters illuminated at night with large American flags painted on their sides and top deck. Tn that condition they would make rec narkably fine targets. As alterna- tives, American ships entering the Red Sea might be blacked out, they might be armed for their own de. fense or they might seek the pro- lection of such British convoy op- erations as may exist in that area. It would be possible, also, to as- sign American naval vessels to pro- tect American shipping.
 Sail as Neutrals
 It was assumed at the State De- partment yesterday that American flag vessels entering the Red Sea would be sailing as ileutrals and, therefore, would be illuminated in every way as protection against attack. It was explained, however, that the matter had not been rais- ed for decision.
 Neither had the emergency ship ping division of the maritime con- mission any settled policy with re- spect to the circumstances under which American flag vessels would pass through the Red Sea.
 Congress this week considers MT. Roosevelt's request 10 rauthority to acquire title or control of the 39 seized Danish vessels which, direct ly or indirectly, will supplant ton- mage sunk by the Nazi blockade of Great Britain.
 The Danish government, having rejected a proposal thatt he United States purchase the ships, now has repudtated the Greenland agree ment negotiated between this gov. ernment and Henrik de Kauffmann, Danish minister.
 That practically ends Denmark's powers in the matter but 1t is not expected to exhaust the diplomatic strategy of Germany whose armies occupy the kingdom and wnose or- ders dictate its foreign policy. Ber- lin aready has announced that tssere would be further German reaction" to the extension of United States protection to Greenland.
 Maintenance of O substantial
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15

American air and sea patrol from Greenland bases conceivably could interfere considerably with German blockade operations even though American surface and cir ships merely sighted blockade craft ahd passed the word around among themselvec-but in clear messages so any listening, Britis1-bound con- voy could hear.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15
STATE LABOR
 IS DISCUSSED
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 there were provisions in the act which had no place there, as a labor relations act merely would bring the two parties-employer and employe-together. Beyond that. 1t was said, 1t was up to the state board of mediation and ar- bitration to maintain order.
 It was possible, but not probable, the measure would be reported fa- vorably again this week. More likely, 1t appeared action would be postponed until next week, which will be the 16th week of the session.
 Meantime, there were reports the agriculture committees were pre- pared to bring out Gov. Hurley's milk reorganization bill, which ap- peared to have widespread support.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-15

intended to do. According to this report, 8 picket shot and killed him at close range with a shotgun. Gen. eral fighting then ensued.
 The other report was that Rhodes, driving to the mine with Robinson, hda stopped his car mad was talk ing with representatives of the union when a rlon-union employe standing behind the car fired into he rnassed union pickets.