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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-02-07
Complete Support of Full Aid to Britain Pledged by
A. F. of L. Secretary Treasurer Proposals
for Enactment of Compulsory Work Legislation.
tWNU Service,

East st. Louis, I'll. = Secretary
Treasurer George Meany of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor condemned
proposals for the enactment of com
pulsory work legislation in connection
with the national defense program.
Speaking at a celebration marking
the forty-second anniversary of the
Trades and Labor Union of East ST.
Louis, Mr.. Meany voiced grave doubts
that such legislation could be enforced
and added that, even if forced servi-
tude statute were to prove enforceable,
the ensuing period of unrest would do
more harm to the defense program
than could possibly be undone by
years of rigid enforcement of "a
statute that would be the very es-
sence of slavery"
The secretary treasurer Of the A.
F, of l.. said that where the federation
stands with respect to the defense
program is "no mystery to anyone"
He declared the A. F. of l.. is support
ing the program completely, whole
heartedly, without reservations of any
kind"
Mr.. Meany took to task the small
minority Of employers who see in the
defense program a "golden opportu-
nifty to get away with anti-labor poll
cies and practices" and served notice
that organized labor, as represented
by the A. f. Of L., did not intend to
let this minority get away with it's sly
schemes to do injury to labor behind
the screen of defense.
He made clear, however, that he was
not leveling this criticism against all
employers engaged in defense pro-
duction.
Discussing the compulsory work
legislation that has been suggested
recently, Mr.. Meany said:
'In answer to those who would COM
pei working men and women on the
defense program to continue to work
whether they wanted to or not because
they feel that the defense program
would be aided by such compulsory
work legislation, let me point out that
enactment of such legislation at this
time would cause industrial chaos.
even were such legislation en-
forceable after time, the ensuing
period of unrest would do more harm
to the defense program in the impor-
tant months ahead than could pos
sibly be undone by years of rigid en-
forcement Of statute that would be
the very essence of slavery.
"Not only is this compulsory work
proposal obnoxious to all who sincerely
believe in the cherished liberties of
America, but it is also in direct viola
tion of the Thirteenth Amendment to
the Constitution under which we live" "
Emphasizing that the average
American worker loves his country
and the American form of govern
ment, Mr.. Meany continued:
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-02-07

Il firmly believe that the workers
of America will give to the fullest in
their efforts to preserve this nation
and the institutions of America from
any foreign totalitarian threat.
"And / just as firmly believe that
the workers of America will resist to
the limit any effort from within to de-
stroy their individual and collective
liberties by force"
Mr.. Meany denounced the vicious,
inhuman barbarism of the Nazi phi
losophy" and pledged that the Amer
ican Federation of Labor would sup
port President Roosevelt in his pro-
gram of full aid to Great Britain.
"All labor asks" he said, "is that
in our efforts to preserve the demo-
cratic way of life as we know it here
in America we protect and preserve
in the process the cherished rights
and liberties that make that way of
life desirable"
The A. F. of L. secretary treasurer
scored the "effrontery" of those rails
ing the cry that there is labor short
age and that therefore labor must
agree to work an unlimited number of
hours at straight time, "the laws pro-
viding for time and one-half for over
time being repealed, ripped apart or
just laid on the shelf"
"Think of it," he said. "Here are
men ready to assert that we are all
out of manpower, that there isn't a
jobless worker to be found anywhere,
that the situation is just as desperate
as desperate can be, while all the time,
as we all know if we keep posted, there
are 100000 men and women still
unemployed"
Mr.. Meany cited the construction of
the mammoth naval air training sta
tion at Corpus Christi, Tex, as a
splendid example of the type of CO.
operation which organized labor is
giving in the carrying out of the de-
fense program.
With $4,000 skilled building trades
mechanics required, there were less
than 5000 men available within a
radius of 800 miles. The Building
and Construction Trades Department,
through its organizational machinery,
brought to the job from all over the
nation more than 10000 skilled work
ers, Mr.. Meany related. The govern
ment was not asked to spend penny
for transportation.
Mr.. Meany said that no other
agency, public or private, could have
done what the Building and Construc-
tion Trades Department did in pro-
ducing so many trained men in such
short space of time.
Organized labor does not seek
praise, he asserted, but feels that the
record should be kept straight, espe-
cially in these days when there is
vast amount of unfounded criticism of
labor's cooperation.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-02-07
AFL State Federation
Backs Pa. Labor Act

Philadelphia. Pa.-The Pennsylvania
State Federation of Labor modified
it's forces to uphold the constitution
ality Of the State Labor Relations Act
The federation's attorney, M. H, Syme,
filed brief intervening in suit be-
fore the State Supreme Court which
challenges the validity of the law. The
action was announced by James L. Nc
Dewitt, president Of the state fed
Grafton.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-02-07
New Building Projects
Give More Employment

Washington, D, C.-Building per-
NIT valuations In all the urban areas
of the country during 1910 were %
per cent higher than in 1889, the La
Dor Department announced after COM
pleting a nationwide survey. Residen-
tial building was up IL per cent, the
report stated, while new nonresident
tial construction scared So per cent
above 1889 figures.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1941-02-07
Meany Assails Forced Labor Laws,
Rdicules 'Labor Shortage" Cry, in
Speech Before St. Louis Trade Union
1T MUST BE

Sweet young thing discussing the
horrors of war: at must be awful to
have to stick bayonet into man
you have never even met"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23
For Mid Lenten
Menu Aid

LENTEN RECIPES tax the
versatility of the most ambitious
1omemakers these days. That's
why a lot of old cookbooklets
are being dragged out at this
mid Lenten season in the quest
Of new and different recipes for
the family who get tired of the
same fare.
II you are limited by the
regulations during this season
Prudence Penny leaflets will
come TO your aid also. The fol-
lowing leaflets have grand ideas
for varying your daily meals
and viii prove ef real help 10
YOU when you find yourself
stranded with monotonous and
routine menus for extra fish
days on the calander.
C-107 Meatless Recipes
Clio Favorite Apple Recipes
CHI Tasty Pancakes
CHA Soup Bowl Variety
CHS Vegetable Menus
G-13s Tempting Waffles
C-14l- Perfection in Eggs
= C-142 Versatile Potatoes
CHA Fish. Sea Food Recipes
C-14S Sour Milk Recipes
You may have any two OF
these leaflets if you send } cents
in coin or the set of 10 for 10
cents with your name and adj
dress 10 Prudence Penny. The
Detroit Times. Detroit. Mich.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23
Salad Dishes

Main dish salads with cheese
ana fruits and ginger cup cakes
make nice Lenten specialties and
requests for them are always
forthcoming. Prudence will in
elude these dishes, too. on the
Tuesday program.
For entertainment, T on a
Nalenti. pretty songstress, cur
rently appearing at the London
Chop House. will render few of
the current hits. Max Caubet.
Book-Cadillac chef. will also
prepare filet Of gray lemon
sole saute murat. which he
claims 20 be a JOY TO the most
discriminating connoisSeur OF
foods.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23
Food S Give You
Good looks

THIS PREACHER of puichri-
tude realizes that the congrega-
ton is looking for short cuts to
beauty. likes to hear about in
triguing factory bushes. de-
mountable eyelashes and new
nail glitter. But will you please
bear with us? We're going 10
talk about the subject of food.
There's good looks in them thar
dishes on the table.
Vitamin c, which turks in the
citrus fruits. in lettuce, in many
other green vegetables, and in
eggs. has been found helpful to
victims Of poor compilations. 1t
Is a good friend to the teeth. the
finger nails and the glorious
crown.
Why not eat properly. and cut
down on the beauty overhead7
Just horse sense. that's all.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23

70 400 degreesl until tender and
the apples can be pierced easily
with a fork. Place in serving
dishes and pour over any re-
naming juice or liquid
Raisins chopped dates. figs. or
preserved ginger may be added
10 the sugar IN the filing Or
use a small amount OF grated
orange or lemon rind
Apples are delicious when
baked on a round OF huttered
bread The cavity filed with but
ter AMI sugar. Serve warm or
cold plain or with thin cream.
Whipped cream and nuts. or ice
cream. raisin sauce. custard
sauce or q garnish OF Jam and
marmalade
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23
Tasty Filling

II YOU wish 10 serve them as
an accompaniment to meat or
poultry. omit the sugar and in
sert IN each cavity A slice Of
bacon or one sausage Before
serving sprinkle with one tea
spoon minced parsley and dash
with paprika.
The following is a tasty and
different filling chop ,
small onions very fine and sauie
in 2 tablespoons OF fat with 1.
teaspoon salt. dash of pepper and
/. cup of bread crumbs. Fill
into cavities and bake as usual
Another unusual combination
is worked out by baking the
apples plain in one cup Of we'll
seasoned soup stock. w N Q n
baked remove the apples and
add 10 the stock one cup sliced
cbestnuts or Brazil nuts. Simmer
until tender, about 8 minutes.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23
Good Brownies

The family's favorite sweet.
brownies. seems 10 have per-
picked many a h m m ker.
Judging from the questions
Prudence has received a b gu I
making it. Tuesdays class will
deal with the problems Of bak-
ing this toothSOu1e g0ody 10 Just
the right degree Of softnesS and
edible consistency.
When chicken legs and city
chickens are mentioned. there
seems TO be a great deal of dis
cussion as the proper way Of
preparing them. Prudence will
prepare the chicken legs next
Tuesday better come and sec
her version.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23
Pan-Fried Apples

Pan-rried apples are tops with
some folks. For these cut 3
large. tart. unpeeled spples in
slices about one-half inch thick.
Heat 3 tablespoons of fat in
saucepan and pantry the slices
slowly until brown on both sides.
Drain well and serve hot around
meat or on separate serving
dish.
To vary these. sprinkle the APP
pies with 4 cup sugar mixed
with u teaspoon cinnamon :.
then fry. Or lay the plain pam
fried apples in a baking dish
and sprinkle with granulated
sugar. Set in a moderate oven
s TO 10 minutes. II sauce is
desired. after removing the ap-
pies, add / tablespoon butter. l
tablespoon sugar and hot water
TO give the desired consistency
TO liquid in the dish.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23
Request
Program
On Tuesday

" ALL request program Is
~ what Prudence Penny has
prepared for members of The
Detroit Times Homemakers
Club next Tuesday. VIII the
weekly meeting will he held at
80 p. m. in the fifth floor audi
forum OF our building. Doors
will open at ] p. m.
Prudence Will prepare be 2 I
liver in a special way giving il
melt-in-your-mouth tenderness,
which you'll find highly success
full. If you'll follow her sugges-
tons.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23
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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23
Baked Apples emptins
And Versatile Dessert
By PRUDENCE PENNY

Fill into apples and serve hot
with meat.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23

4 GOOD old-fashioned baked
"A apple is there anything
better for dessert, or even as a
snack? They're most attractive
when made from tart, firm
apples, and dressed in a variety
of ways.
First or all. select perfect
fruit, then wash and dry. With
a small. sharp knife or apple
corer remove the core. Do not
peel entirely, but cut half-inch
strip around the apple or pare
about one-third of the way down.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-03-23
Sugar Center

Arrange in a lightly CREASED
baking dish and FIJI the cavity
of each with one tablespoon OF
granulated, brown, or maple
sugar or honey. Add just
sprinkling of cinnamon or nut
meg and about one-fourth tea
spoonful of butter for each apple.
Cover the bottom of the bak-
ing dish with water. and bake
in a moderately hot oven t375
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-09-12
Discovery of Artificial
Life Bears on Hereditv

Life has been caused to develop
artificially in surprising new way,
it was learned at California Institute
Of Technology. Discoverer of the
new method that has a bearing on
heredity is a noted woman scien-
fist, DR.. Ethel Browne Harvey of
Princeton university.
Fragments of sea-urchin eggs
containing no nuclei, and thus no
chromosomes, have been caused by
entirely artificial means to develop
and multiply until, from one cell,
500 have been produced. In her lat
est research, DR.. Harvey explained,
she has been able to develop this
queer form of life to the point where
the freak sea-urchin creatures are
almost able to swim. Efforts to
carry the development of individu-
ais further by treating the unique
living forms with vitamins and hor-
mones have failed, she admitted.
The Princeton woman's work
proves that, contrary to previous
belief, cell requires no nucleus to
be made to start dividing and so
multiplying into additional individu-
ais. The former idea was that no
real development of a new individ-
ual could occur without the aid Of
bearers of heredity contained in the
parent nuclei.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-09-12
OwI-Faced Plane

An owl-faced plane of new design,
said to be incapable Of spinning or
stalling, combines a variety of at
tractive features for private fiiers.
Handled like the wheel of a car, q
control wheel steers the all-metalI
craft by operating its rudder and
ailerons simultaneously. On the
ground, the same control turns a.
nose wheel for taxing. Transpar-
ent panels give all-around and over
head vision for take-offs and land
ings, and for keeping out Of the.
way of other planes in the air. A
tricycle. landing gear and special
air-cushined shock absorbers help
to set down the two-seater machine
gently. Hydraulic wheel brakes
bring it to full stop within 20 feet,
so that any small field may serve
as a landing place.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-09-12

Edward Prigg, a citizen of the
State of Maryland, was indicted for
kidnapping, in York county, Penn
sylvania, for having fOrcibly taken
and carried away, from that cOun-
ty, to the State of Maryland, a
Negro woman, named Margaret
Morgan, with the design and inten-
ton of her being held, sold and dis
posed of, as a slave for life, con-
trary to a statute of Pennsylvania,
passed on the 26th of March, 1926.
Edward Prigg pleaded not guilty
and the jury found a special YER
dict, on which judgment was rem
dered for the commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, the case was re-
moved to the Supreme Court of
the state, and the judgment of the
court of oyer and terminer was pro
forma, affirmed; and the case was
carried to the Supreme Court of
the United States, the constitution
atty of the law, under which the
indictment was found, being denied
by the counsel of the State of
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-09-12
CLIO. Asset to Democracy

The Minnesota Council of Industrial Organizations meeting
convention at Hbbng few days strengthened this
belief that the O. the the democratic working
class has today.
In uncertain terms the convention passed resolutions against
all forms of against the Negro industry and the
nations armed forces.
We hope the coming state convention of the A of l. will have
the do likewise Such action will the
workers of this Negroes worers) will
bringing about the Democracy for which fight
Of the two national labor organizations the o. has
almost alone insisting full participation of the Negroes
benefits of collective bargaining.
Discriminating employers formerly blamed the
to qualified Negroes jobs Many times employers truthful
in their assertions In practically this type which
traced and checked the discriminating A.
affiliate Some &c A. F. of L. unions bar Negroes membership
The A F. of L. afford follow the c. o. this
vital problem of seeking opportunity for all
their bit to the progress of the country.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-09-12

Pilgrim Baptist Church News:
Sunday School opened at $50
o'clock. The classes were well at
tended.
11:OO-Rev. U. T. Ware, brother
Of Rev. S. E. Ware, preached a
lovely sermon. His subject was
what Think Ye of Christi"
Music was supplied by the Senior
Choir of which Mrs. Arvie ].
Ware is directress and by the Cos
pei Chorus directed by Mrs. Arlee
Harris Slaughter.
Being the First Sunday of the
month the Holy Communion was
given.
Two beautiful baskets of flowers
were given by the four Jackson
brothers in memory of their father,
Mr.. R. l. Jackson.
We were glad to have the fol-
lowing visitors worship with US:
Mrs. Grace Bannister of Cleveland,
Ohio; Miss Ruth Lowry of this
city; DIR. and Mrs. Mosely, St.
James A. M. E. Church, Columbus,
Ohio; and Miss Beneva Bobo of
Chicago, Ill.
6:30-The B. Y. P. U. of which
Mrs. Susie Gaylord is president
was well attended. The lesson was
very interesting. The subject was
Cast of DiscipIeship."
8:OO-Rev. u. T. Ware delivered
very inspiring message, his sub
ject, "The Divine Displeasure.'
Music was furnished by the Gospel
Chorus.
To Pilgrim Baptist Church: This
is my final report have enjoyed
working as your church reporter
-Elease Collins.
Mt. Olivet Baptist Church: Rev
and Mrs. Wheeler left Monday fol
the National Baptist Convention in
Ohio. We are glad to see Mrs
Bassie Smith and Mrs. Ella Colder
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-09-12
ST THOMAS NOTES

Flowers which decorated the
altar last Sunday were given in
memory of Mrs. Sally Dover,
mother of Mrs. Mamie White, who
passed away one year ago.
We were delightfully."- happy to
see Major Culberson able to attend
services after many months of ill
ness.
Visitors and well-wishers who
worshipped with us were Miss
Viola Whatley, Mr.. Leonard Mad
den, and Mrs. Villa Aston, for
merly of this city, now a member
of st. Thomas Church, Chicago, Ill.
There was a celebration of the
Holy Eucharist last Sunday. Father
Hogarth's inspiring message re-
minded us that history has shown
that the Christian religion has al
ways made its greatest stride in
times of great distress. Let us
pin our faith on the hope that out
of this present world dilemma, all
peoples might emerge better and
more staunch Christians.
There was a meeting of the
Women's Guild last Wednesday,
Sept. 10th, at the home of Mrs.
Talmadge Carey. The main pur-
pose of the meeting was to get &C
quainted with the new women
members of the church.-Katherine
Mitchell.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-09-12
ON THE SOCIAL FRONT

A surprise birthday party was
given Monday in hop"r of Mrs.
Ruth Walker at the I le of Mrs.
Samuel Drake, 525 Lyndale Ave.
N. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. Walker received many useful
gifts. Among those present were
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. James, Rev.
and Mrs. Henry Young and Mines.
Eugene Woodson, E. Vinigar, Or
vile Garth, Preston Wright, Kath-
crime Strawder, L. T. earn, Rose
Young, L. Ross, Rosa Lee Harris,
v. G. Breedlove, E. C. Allen, A.
Burris, L. B. Vaughn, A. Bell and
Rev. j. W. Graham, all of Mime
apolis, and Mrs. Gertrude Wiley of
Chicago and the Rev. Timothy
Barge of st. Louis, Mo.
Mines. George Berry, Lucien
Willis, Horace Meaux, Helen Whit
field and Gus Arthur were host
esses at a dinner party given in
honor of Mrs. Villa Aston, grand
warden of Eureka Grand Chapter
of the State of Illinois and its
Jurisdiction, o. E. S., and Mrs. AL
mena Burrell, Rebecca D. Boone
Chapter, o. E. S., at the home of
Mr.. Harriet West, 583 st. Anthony
Ave. Covers were laid for twenty.
Tables were beautifully decorated
with garden flowers. Following
the dinner moving pictures were
shown by Mr.. and Mrs. Lionel
West and bingo was played with
Mrs. Daisy Manly winning first
prize; Mrs. Carrie Parker, second,
and Mrs. Villa Aston, third.
Guests included Mines. Charles
Covington of Seattle, Washington,
Violet Robinson, Winnipeg, Daisy
Manly, Kansas City, Missouri.
Other guests were Mines. Amanda
Gilmore, Elizabeth Hall, Carrie
Parker, B. Thomas, Lucien Willis,
Messrs. and Mines. Jose Sherwood
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-09-12
Pertinent Challenging ThOts
Listen To This
By Hobart T. Mitchell

LIE uAlbCHCh
Maryland, which state had under
taken the defense for Edward
Prigg, and prosecuted the writ of
error; the cause was brought to
the Supreme Court, with the sane
ton of both the states of Maryland
and Pennsylvania with a view to
have the question in the case set
tied.
Margaret Morgan was the slave
for life, under the laws of Mary
land, of Margaret Ashmore, a citi-
zen Of that state; in 1882 she
escaped and fed from the state, in
Pennsylvania; Edward Prigg, hav-
ing been duly appointed the agent
and attorney Of Margaret AshmOre,
and having obtained a warrant
from a justice of the peace of York
County caused Margaret Morgan to
be taken, as a fugitive from labor,
by a constable of the State of
Pennsylvania, before a magistrate,
who refused to take eOgnizance of
the case; and thereupOn, Edward
Prigg carried her and her children
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-09-12
Defend 1t Right Here

Negro should be kept in the South other section
of country where and convenient train them This
ought be prepared defend its defenders all
Every soldier regardless of his color should be equipped
defend himself from unustfabe Southern communities
taught respect the United by
black yellow white We have patience with the
able soldiers should withdrawn
because racial clashes involving soldiers civilians
Northern If is democracy preparing
let defend it right here and now-Chcago Defender.
Time Has Come
The time has when the Negro stand free
and fight for his rights The has that
little by begging his political might
accomplish his ends-N. Y Amsterdam Star News.
Pertinent Challenging ThOts
1t is still the function of religion challenge sharply the way
life of those who look down others because they wRv
Edwin 7. Randall
The lack Of opportunity for education has lowered the purchasing
of the Negro family the SouhLousana Weekly
New Oreans).
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-09-12

back from their vacation in Des
Moines, and Harvey Hopkins, Jr.,
from Georgia.
The Sunday School and Baptist
Teachers Union annual honor BAN
quet will be held on October IS.
There are ten young ladies and ten
young men selling tickets and the
winner in each group will be
crowned the king and queen of Mt.
Olivet.-Geraldine Middlecoff, re-
porter.