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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-11-13

Toronto, Canada.-William L. AL
len, formerly international secretary
treasurer, was elected international
president of the Commercial Teleg-
raphers' Union at the 10th regular
convention here. Hugh C. Mckenny
of Washington, an employe of West
ern Union, was elected international
secretary-treasurer. Frank B. Pow
ers, former international president,
was elected editor and statistician, a
new position.
The convention had the largest at
tendance in the history Of the CTU
and some 80 Western Union delegates
from every section of the country took
part. Considerable attention was given
to ways and means of completing the
organization and scheduling of West
ern Union employees, 5000 of whom
are already under agreement, while
1000 additional are awaiting official
certifcations by the Labor Board or
the consummation of agreements.
1t was reported that AZ agreements
with Western Union are now in exist
ence, representing total of more
than $50O,O00 a year in wage in
creases.
Recent elections were won by the
CTU in Pittsburgh, Minneapolis,
Omaha and Sioux Falls, S. D., Olym-
pia and Tacoma, Wash. Among some
of the larger cities included in the al
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-11-13

the Brotherhood's many contributions
to national defense, and said the or
ganization has filled every govern
ment request for electricians on de-
fense projects within 72 hours.
Dan w. Tracy, who served as presi-
dent Of the Brotherhood from 1888 to
1910, declared that the last seven
years has been the greatest period of
labor union development in history.
AS an example of this progress he
cited the railroads where prior to
1884, when the Railway Labor Act
was passed, company unions existed
on nearly every railroad property, but
since then, he said, the dummies"
have been almost completely wiped
out.
Lieutenant Colonel A. Robert Gins
eburgh, personal representative, of
er-Secretary of War Patterson,
declared:
"The War Department is convinced
that the American way of life is
necessary to national defense. Mr..
Patterson said: Tell them the fate of
the world is in labor's hands,"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-11-13
AFL Also Fights Attempts
To Include Wage Curbs
In Price Control Bill
NO REGULATIONS
FDR Makes It Plain He Will
Not Recommend Laws
Aimed At Labor

Washington, D. C.-Collapse of the
latest anti-labor drive to impose dras-
tic legislative restrictions on the
rights of American workers was con-
ceded by Congressional leaders.
President Roosevelt made it clear at
a White House press conference that
he had no intention at this time of
recommending legislation abridging
the right to strike or otherwise regu-
iating union activities.
Anti-labor propagandists sought to
capitalize on the captive coal mine
strike to revive legislation which
would handcuff and shackle free
American workers. However, when
the strike was called off after a few
days, the grounds for their argu-
ments disappeared. All that remained
was a wave of denunciation of John
L. Lewis and his supporters in the
CIO for endangering the national de-
fense program by calling such strikes
without first exhausting mediation
machinery.
Labor opponents in Congress are
still nursing their wrath, however,
and are awaiting only another similar
opportunity to renew their onslaughts
against the trade union movement.
They ignore the fine record of the
American Federation of Labor in the
defense program and the splendid
service rendered day-in and day-out
by the vast majority of defense work.
ers, because their real objective is not
TO strengthen the defense program
but to weaken organized labor.
On another front, American Fed
Grafton of Labor rcsreseut stives
served notice on Congressional lead
ers that under no circumstances will
the AFL agree to the imposition of
wage ceilings by legislation.
The anti-inflation bill now under
consideration in Congress does not at
tempt to freeze wages, but strong en-
ployer pressure is being exerted to
include such a provision.
The American Federation of Labor
maintains that the labor of human
beings is not a commodity and that it
would be moral and economic wrong
to attempt to fix maximum wages by
law
1t was pointed out by AFL repre-
sentatives that in his special message
to Congress asking for legislation to
curb excessive price rises, and to con-
troll rents, President Roosevelt specif-
cally exempted wages from considera-
ton.
Big business groups, anxious to
keep wages down and prevent de-
served pay increases, are keeping in
the background in this fight, prefer
ring to have farm groups carry on
their battle for them. Under some
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-11-13

plant filed on Sept. 26, charged that
the recovery board had restrained
trade through it's regulations govern
ing discounts, shipping terms, memo
randum sales and other business prac-
tices. The first public hearing on the
charges is expected to be held soon in
Washington.
Spokesman for the board, ANNOUNCE
ing that Mr. Willkie had been re-
tanned, declared that he had "indicat-
ed his hearty approval Of the princi-
pie of joint efforts of labor and man.
agement in behalf of wholesome work.
ing conditions and sound business op-
Grafton"
MIR. Willkie declared that the
method of arriving at constructive
peace between labor and management,
as provided by the Recovery Board,
had received the approval of the Tenn
porary National Economic Commit
tee, the United States Department of
Labor and many students Of labor in
dustrial relations.
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-11-13
Inodequo+e Health
Promotion In Past
Cutting Production
New w. P. Adult Hospital
Dedicated In South
By Officiols

Asheville, N. C. QLNS).-The con-
struction from native materials by ma
tive WPA workmen of a publicly
owned, 25-bed hospital in a small
community in western North Carolina
was seen by Francis H. Dryden,
deputy commissioner of the Work
Projects Administration, as SYM
bolizing one of the most vital contri-
buttons WPA has made to the ma
tion's welfare.
Speaking on the same program with
Representative r. l.. Dougton, OF
North Carolina, at the dedication OF
the Ashe County Memorial Hospital
at Jefferson, Dryden declared that the
new hospital "is a part Of a vast
health program for the people of the
United States"
"Today we are realizing, more than
ever, how much the health of it's citi-
zens means to a nation," he continued.
"We have always sensed the impor-
tance of guns, planes, and battleships
to defense. We are only beginning
fully to realize how important is the
health of the civilian population that
makes these ornaments, and how i'm
portant is the health of the people we
call up for service in our armed
forces.
"Our workers would be producing
more today if the health of our peo-
pie were at higher level. The high
percentage of reflections among draf.
tees would not be necessary if we had
done better job years ago in pro.
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-11-13
individuals Must
Cooperate Make
Labor Union Click
Courtesy And Fairness Still
Pays Both Employees
And Employers

Trenton, n. J.-Local Union No. IS
meets regularly each Friday evening
at 8:15 at Castlermini Hall, but it is
seemingly forgotten by some. There
will always be those who fail to re-
alize that they are just as much the
union as anyone else.
AS President Duffy said at Ell Ger
rito recently, it is better to get SO per
cent of what we are after, than 20
lose out entirely, but there will al
ways be those who can only see that
other two per cent.
We do not like to be penaliZed if
we accidently or unavoidably go over
the eight hours day or 40 hours a
week These instances should be re-
ported Immediately to the shop COM
mittee or the local officials who
usually have enough influence to
straighten out these matters. On the
other hand it is up to each individual
to do his best to avoid these troubles
and not take the attitude that they
can do as they please and then ex-
pect the union to get them out; or en-
joy day or two off and then when
it is over kick the union for not do
ing something about a thing that the
officials had no knowledge Of.
We believe that when a brother
wishes to take a day off he should
talk it over with his foreman as a
courtesy to him, remembering that
those higher up hold the foreman re-
sponsible. Should this occasionally be
omitted through ignorance or other
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-11-13
Insurance Change
Sought By Minerva
Want Deuth Benefit Brought
Up To $500: Group Plan
Is Suggested

Minerva, Ohio.-It looks very much
as though King Winter is on his way,
bringing with him the cold evenings
that are ideal to spend in your Local
No. 7O's meeting hall. Remember this
summer when you said it was too hot
to sit in the meeting hall? Well, there
is no excuse now.
The next meeting night starts the
roll call for convention. Anyone de-
string to be on the ballot for delegate
to the convention should attend the
meetings rather than yell when it
comes convention time about not be-
ing pleased with the ones elected.
Some of the members of our sick
club here desire a change in the death
benefits. There is new plan being
considered which would change the
death benefits to $500. When this club
was started the idea was that there
would be no outside company brought
in. When the Union Labor Life In
surance plan was presented it didn't
get anywhere. If we are going to
make a change, why not change to
something we can carry with US if we
leave the Cronin China Company
Think it over brothers and sisters.
The Merchant football team won a
10 victory over the Akron Awnings,
making Minerva the new state semi
pro champs. To show this wasn't a
mistake, they trimmed Mansfield No
vember 8 to the tune of 1910.
Next Sunday, November 16, they
play the Detroit Pioneers, an all
colored team that has quite a record.
This game will be played on the high
school field. Kickoff at 2:30. Anyone
who likes clean, hard football should
make it a point to see this game.
There is plenty of talk around the
shop about the cost of living. We
agree with So that it has come up very
close to the ten per cent mark. We
are wondering about reopening of
the conference.
Don't forget to attend the local
meeting Friday evening. There will
be plenty of seats and hot air. Yes,
both kinds. o. C. 70.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-11-13
Brituin Strikes
In Spite Of War
United States Labor Record
Compares Well With
Wdring Notion

Washington, D. CA mt i ! b o r
propagandists, who take delight in
condemning American workers for oc-
casional strikes and holding up the
fine defense record of British workers
as a contrast, were somewhat flabber-
gasted by dispatches from London
showing that 744,OO0 man-hours of
labor were lost in Great Britain dur
ing September due to strikes.
These figures, released by the Brit
ish Ministry of Labor, showed that
even though that nation is actually at
war it has been unable to prevent
occasional strikes.
No one denies that British workers
have rallied to their nations emer-
gency in an outstanding way and
have succeeded in maintaining produc-
ton under severe hardships, but the
official report from London should
make labor critics in this country ap-
preciate better the fine service which
has been rendered by American
workers.
Taking into consideration the num-
ber of workers employed in defense
industries in both countries, the facts
indicate there were just as few strikes
proportionately in this country, which
is still at peace, during September as
in war-torn Britain.
The London dispatch stated that the
stoppages involved workers in three
British aircraft factories and in one
aluminium mill supplying the aircraft
industry. The strikes were short-lived
in most cases but the total number
represented an increase over the num-
ber of strikes in the same month last
year. ...
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-11-13
NEW ANTI-LABoR DRIVE cOLLAPSES:
restrictive LEGISLATION IS BALkED
Closing Of Small
Pldnts Hits Jobs
Economic Stability and Jobs
Of 100000 Threatened
By Shortages

New York City 1LNS).-Floyd B.
Odlum, chief of the Office of Produc-
tion Management's new Contract Dis
tribution Division, visualizes his tre-
mendous job of spreading defense con-
tracts to scores of thousands of the
nations smaller factories as one, pri-
marily, of "democratizing defense"
Odlum will call to his service at
least 500 skilled engineers as the key
men in the organization of thousands
that he will assemble to carry on the
new divisions work through a ma
tional network Of field offices, he re-
vealed in an article, published in the
McGraw-Hill industrial m agazine,
Factory Management and Mainte-
nance factory.
Some 200 field offices will be opened
by the division in an effort to speed
defense work to most of the 100000
lesser industrial plants which come
under the head of Small Business"
Odlum said.
Odlum stressed the seriousness of
the threat to the jobs of as many as
2,000, 900 workers but warned that the
Contract Distribution Division was
created somewhat belatedly" and
could not proceed too hastily because
"a jor mistake in policy might set
US back any number of irredeemable
months"
Three Big Problems
"On the one hand, big plants choked
with gigantic defense orders, new
plants rising daily" Odlum declared.
"On the other hand, shutdowns, cur
tailments-little plants gasping for
materials. Men and machines throt-
tied into idleness at time when crisis
cries for every ounce of production
That is the situation as we come to
grips with one of gravest conse-
quences of total defense.
"In 'priorities unemployment we
face an economic problem, social
problem, and a military problem. At
stake in its solution are not only pro-
duction - vitality needed today - but
the preservation of our civilian
morale and our economic stability as
we'll. A key to the success of the
whole defense effort may be found in
the words of Woodrow Wilson, who
said: The highest and best form of
efficiency is the spontaneous CO.
operation of a free people,
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-11-13
y. S. Delegates To
ILO Offer World
Affer-Wor Plans
Based On Higher Labor
And Social Security
Standards

New York City GLNS).-A pro-
gram of after-the-war world recon-
struction upon the basis of improved
labor standards, economic adjustment
and social security" was submitted to
the International Labor Conference
here by the American delegation. The
program, backed by all the labor, en-
ployer and government members, was
presented in the form of resolution
to be voted on by the conference.
With the declaration that "the VIC
tory of the free peoples in the war
against aggression is an indispensable
condition for the attainment Of the
ideals of the International Labor Or
ganization," the resolution said:
"The close of the war must be fol-
lowed by immediate action, previous
ly planned and arranged, for the feed
ing Of the peoples in need, for the
provision and transportation of raw
materials and capital equipment nec-
essary for the restoration of economic
activity for the reopening Of trade
outlets, for the resettlement Of work.
ers and their families under circum-
stances in which they can work in
freedom and security and hope, for
the changing over of industry to the
needs Of peace, for the maintenance
of employment, and for the raising Of
standards of living throughout the
world"
"Fullest Collaboration" Urged
To accomplish this program, the
resolution declared, "the fullest COL
laboration between all nations in the
economic field" will be required. Such
collaboration, the resolution said, twill
set tasks of organization and admin
istration calling for the highest abil
ity and for the most sympathetic un-
derstanding of the needs Of the
peoples.'
Government Intervention in en-
ployer- relations, except where
special conditions make it necessary,
was criticized by American and Brit
ish delegates, stirring lively discus
sion at one session.
Robert J. Watt, international repre-
sentative of the American Federation
of Labor and American workers dele
gate, urged a "hands off" policy by
government, saying:
Labor is vitally concerned with the
defense program. When labor's vel
fare is properly safeguarded the
beneficial results affect the entire
community. Collaboration must ex-
clude the interference of government,
especially in the internal affairs OF
labor unions.
Some Interference Desirable
"In instances Of substandard indus
tries government interference is de-
sirable, however, through such legis-
lation as minimum wage DAVIS and
maximum hours. Nor should govern
ment be excluded as a mediatory
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-11-13
7.&L.HoIds Tag
Day Saturday
To Aid British
Proceeds From Victory Tags
To Relieve Suffering
Of Workers

Responding TO the appear OF
Matthew Woll, vice president of the
American Federation of Labor and
chairman of the American Labor
Committee to Aid British Labor, East
Liverpool Trades and Labor Council
will hold tag day November Is to
raise funds to relieve the sufferings
experienced by the British workers
and their families during the great
struggle now raging over their heads.
Thirty Hi-Tri girls will canvass the
business section of the city Saturday,
selling the three-inch square, red and
white victory tags.
Mayor o. Earl Greenawalt, honor
ary chairman of the drive, will pur-
chase the first tag from Miss Doris
Ann McLane.
81 feel sure that the practical ex-
preston of sympathy of the working
people of America to the working peo-
pie of Britain will be most helpful,
and it certainly is true that the in
terests of organized labor in this
country and in Great Britain are
bound up with each other," Mr..
Greenawalt told George Salsberry,
president of the central body.
Rev. R. X. Caulk heads a commit
tee to handle the proceeds from the
sale which will be sent to Mr.. Woll's
group in Washington.
The movement has the endorse
ment of practically all of the coun-
try's leaders including President
Roosevelt. The American Labor Com
mittee to Aid British Labor cooperates
with the British War Relief Society
and is affiliated with the League for
Human Rights, Freedom and Democ-
racy.
Stating that the drive for funds to
relieve British workers is an obliga-
ton which organized labor has as
sumed voluntarily, Mr.. Woll said,
"We have always been in the fore
front of the struggle against totali-
tarianism and know how closely our
fate as trade unionists is tied up with
those who are fighting Nazism and
Fascism abroad. In addition to pro-
viding the tools of defense for these
active fighters, labor has undertaken
to relieve the sufferings of the civil
ians, particularly the workers and
their families in the countries now
engaged in war against the axis pow
ers and suffering from their un-
bridled horrors of the axis aggres-
sions."
Miss Mclean has done an excellent
job as head Of the committee from
Trades and Labor to promote the sale
of the tags. Other members are Miss
Elizabeth Sharp, Miss Jane Mackall,
Miss Mary Sharp, Mrs. Grace Kelly
and Mrs. Elizabeth Stewart.
They represent three A. F. of l..
union affiliates: The National Brother
hood of Operative Potters, the Retail
Clerks International Protective Asso-
citation and the International Laundry
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Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-10-17

Mt. Olivet Baptist Church-Rev.
c. B. Wheeler, Mr.. Maceo Sim
mons on last Sunday morning &C.
companied a large number from
Mt. Olivet church to Radio Station
WCCO where a team from Mt.
olivet Sunday School took part in
Bible quiz contest defeating the
Plymouth Congregational Sunday
School by a score Of 1876 to 70. The
team representing Mt. Olivet was:
James Milsap, Doris Massie, Bar
bara Hampton and Elonzella Ever
son. This was a very lively con-
test and our team did splendid.
Rev. Wheeler spoke to large au-
dience Sunday morning, his sub
ject, PRAYER, FOR FAITH
AND IT'S INCREASE" He said
LET US guard against a common
error, we are not to pray for Faith
as II the whole rested with Gods
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-10-17

1t is one of the hidden assets of
the United States. Indeed, with
out it a democratic nation cannot
survive.
In the conception of this nation
the cord of religion was drawn in
timately through it's basic struc-
ture. The Declaration of Indepen-
dence and the Constitution of the
United States and the basic legal
traditions profess faith in a per-
sonal God, a faith in the existence
of a moral law, a faith in judg-
ment by the Infinite Spirit. Re-
peatedly the decisions of our courts
have asserted that they do not pre-
tend to release individuals from
moral obligations imposed through
the natural law by the Creator.
Churches and religious institutions
enjoy special privileges from the
law. This blasphemer is punished.
But what is more significant in
the affairs of everyday life, many
Americans are vitality mOtivated by
religious convictions. Why do not
more people steal from the stores
and they could do so often without
fear of apprehension. The reason
is that they think it is wrong, I'M
just. But those terms have no
meaning apart from religion. Why
do most citizens quietly give to the
income tax collector a fairly hon.
est statement of their earnings?
To do otherwise they Judge would
be unjust, wrong. Why do not
more people leave the scene of an
accident? Why do not employers
always Cypress their workers?
Why do not employees constantly
sabotage the property of corpora
tons? The answer is that many
Americans believe that the Infinite
Spirit established a moral law ae-
cOrding to which men are obliged
to pattern their lives. At times
they do make grave mistakes in
their Interpretation of the moral
law, but the vital point to be noted
here is that most Americans do
recognize a moral law and if they
can be convinced that certain &C.
tons and attitudes are against that
law their actions will be altered.
Continued Next Week)
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1941-10-17
"Yea, yea" answered the souls.

"Yea, yea" answered the souls.
Gabriel, again taking his seat,
cast an apprehensive glance at the
souls who were now forming in a
line to present themselves and
their question to the Dispenser of
Justice.
The first soul in line was a Jew.
He asked st. Peter some compli-
Gated financial question involving a
large sum of money. The answer
was given and the soul was ban
ished.
Next came a Greek, a Chinaman,
a Turk, Swede, a Pole, a French
man, souls from all the various
countries of the earth. Questions
were asked and answers were
given.
Last came an American Negro.
He had momentarily died and was
rubbing the sleep out of his eyes,
when he approached st. Peter. The
glistening of the suns rays on the
golden keys hanging at the side of
st. Peter widened his eyes. He
looked st. Peter full in the face
and asked his question. :
A profound silence succeeded to
the asking of the question.
did you hear me, St. Peter ?"
said the American Negro soul.
st. Peter said not a word; he
was reaching for his keys and was
now unlocking the Pearly Gates
that led into Heaven. The Ameri-
can Negro soul passed through the
Gates.
Still lingering at the Gate and
still showing embarrassment was
the Jew.
"Archangel," said the Jew ap-
preaching st. Peter, 81 am ready
to go down below but l would like
to receive some information re-
garding the American Negro soul
that just entered Heaven. 1 have
sold the Negro his clothes. have
rented my houses to him. / have
loaned him my money. I have lived
in the same neighborhood with
him. I thought I knew the Negro.
Please tell me what question that
Negro soul asked that you could
not answer?"
"Well, I don't mind" said st.
Peter, 'fhe asked this question,
WHEN WILL MY PEOPLE GET
TOGETHER p"