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Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Promises Vigilance

Al the same time the Go will
be vigilant against the enemies of
democracy from within as we'll as
from without. 1t Will defend the
right to organize and the labor and
social legislation which has been
so hardly won. And as great
democratic movement Of the peo-
pie. 1t Will be constantly on guard
against all attacks en- our cher
ished civil rights of free speech,
press, assembly and worship.
For while labor pledges itself
to national delense, il also believes,
as the recent convention of the
Congress of Industrial Organiza-
tions stated. that national de-
tense includes 1.-THE creation of a
nation of strong. healthy and we'll
fed people employed at work at
decent and substantial wages and
dedicated to the belief that the
democratic way is the best way of
living.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Big Board Seat Price
Moves Up 10 $4,000

NEW YORK. Jan 4 -Arrange-
ments have been made for the sale
of a New York Stock Exchange
seat at S35.000. UP 50 600 from the
previous transaction.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Preserved Peace

The Go is the fundamentally
through which they seek to obtain
fair treatment and adequate
wages. so that unremedied griev-
ances and tryannical actions may
not create industrial disturbance.
The Go is also the instrument
-taIitpL through which these work.
ers seek to participate more fully
and to be represented more ade-
quately in the administration OF
national defense.
In the past year, the Go has
established itself more firmly than
ever before as the chosen repre-
sentative of the workers II. our
basic industries. The results OF
labor board elections have revealed
far more votes cast for ClO
unions than for any other organi-
cation.
The CIO has also proved lis
value of labor and to the country
bv the collective bargaining agree
ments it has obtained and MAIN
tanned.
These agreements have improved
wages and working conditions m
the industries concerned, and have
to national prosperity
by the increased purchasing power
they have given 10 millions OF
people.
More than that. they have pre-
served substantial industrial peace
in the major defense industries, by
orderly peaceful and
democratic means for the adjust
ment of differences.
In 1871 the Go expects to con-
tinue and to expand its construc-
tive efforts along these lines; 10
bring to more and more workers
the opportunity 10 improve their
lot through collective bargaining,
and TO contribute more fully to the
national well-being.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Clio Pledges Itself
To Defense
Murray Looks Forward
to Great Expansion
Of Activity
BY PHILIP MURRAY
President, Congress Of Industrial
Orga mutations

WASHINGTON. Jan. 4.-The
Congress of Industrial Organiza-
tons looks forward in 1871 to a
great expansion of organizational
activity on behalf of labor and of
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

workers In these basic industries
desire to make full contribution to
the welfare of their country and
the defense Of its institutions.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Electric Goods
Market Expands

NEW YORK. Jan. A trend
toward expanding markets in Lat
in-America for electric goods in
1871 is indicated in a survey by
the Westinghouse Electric Interna-
tional Company, the foreign mar
ket subsidiary of the Westinghouse
Electric and Manufacturing Conn.,
pany.
"Latin-American markets have
assumed great Importance since
the war and other obstacles cut
off our trade In many other
parts of the world" John w.
White. vice president and gen.
eral manager of Westinghouse
Electric International, said.
1.-THE volume of Western Hemi-
sphere business rose In 1910 and
Is expected to be even greater
in 1871. Sales of home appli-
ances will be stimulated by these
improved conditions"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
INT Plant
At Sdndusky O.

WASHINGTON. Jan. 4.-War
department officials said today that
they expect to conclude a contract
shortly with the Trojan Powder
Company Allentown. Pa, for OPP
Grafton of a Sill 100000 INT plant
al Sandusky. o.
The operation contract is OK
pected to he followed by a separate
contract for construction work.
Officials said they hoped to get the
plant under construction within 30
days.
Ies probably will he 10 months
beforS the factory is in full opera
ton. The plant will employ about
1000 men. -
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Oil Production
In'Stdte Drops

MT. PLEASANT. Jan. 4.-Fail-
ure to open a major new field in
two years dropped both produc-
ton, drilling operations and
known oil reserves in Michigan in
1910 from levels established in
1899.
Preliminary reports placed total
1910 crude output at 1880, 900
barrels, compared with 23,462, 900
in 1899. The daily rate fell from
$1,000 in January to 10000 in
December.
There were 1854 tests drilled
in 1910 compared with 1,479 in
1899. Out of the total compile
tions last year. SGT were oil wells
with an initial production OF
112059 barrels against S45 oil
wells with. an initial OF 451,6
barrels in 1889. There were 81
gas wells drilled last year against
Sc in 1899. Dry holes totaled $50
against 57S.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Good Year
Canada Farmers Expand
Equipment Purchases


TORONTO, Jan. 4.-Business in
Canada has been exceptionally
good and the best in volume since
1929, James s. Duncan, vice presi-
dent and general manager Of
MasSey-Harris Company Limited,
said, in commenting on the posi-
tion of the farm implement in
duStry.
Canadian farmers. because Of
long deferred requirements. and
the coSt-reducing possibilities of
the latest machines, have seized
the opportunity of the better con-
ditions to purchase new equip
ment. Duncan said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Adolf GobeI Seeks
Extension on Notes

NEW YORK. Jan. "A pro
posal TO extend for FIVE years the
maturity on the AZ per cent
Series A debentures due May /.
1871. of Adolf Gobel. Inc, Will be
voted on AT the annual stockhold-
ers' meeting January IS. accord
ing to letter 70 shareholders by
Andrew Z. Nelson. president Mr..
Nelson also stated IN the letter
that by reducing expenses and
effecting economies as we'll as in.
stalling modern. equipment, The
company has Offset TO large de-
gree the increased Ia or cost
amounting 20 $500 in 1870.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
n. ". Stock Trade
At I9-Year Low

Sales on the New York Stock
Exchange in 1910 totaled 207.-
636.059 shares. the smallest
since 1921. Sales in 1899
amounted to 263, 1869 shares.
Sales of bonds on the exchange
dropped TO S1.671 ,59S,775, par
value, from S2,04s, 237, s75 in
1889 and were the lowest since
1917.
December stock sales of 49,
400.42S shares compared with
0.SS7 81 in November and H.
768.713 in December, 1899.
Bond turnover of S211 ST.. 125,
par value, was the largest for
any month since $3.50, 789 900 in
September, 1899.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Makes Good Sales

Particularly significant have
been the month after month in
creases In used cars sales" he
said. showing clearly the bene-
fetal effects Of growing employ
ment pay rolls throughout the
country.
&c % d employment always
makes good sales. During the
year our dealers delivered more
than 100000 new Pontiacs to re-
tail buyers. making II the great
est year in our history, exceeding
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

the nation. The
m illion S o (
W DIRK ers who
m a k e up I h e
CIO come from
the basic mass
pro d ucing in
dustries. Upon
their labor and
their loyalty de-
pend the pro
duction of a | !
that is most es-
sential to indus
trial stability
and national de-
Tense.
A 5 patriotic
Americans the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Pennsy Lubritating
Oil Prices Advanced

PITTSBURGH. Jan. 4.-In re-
Election Of improved demand Penn
Sylvania cylinder-oll stocks have
been advanced y 1-cenf a gallon, it
was announced today.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

"The results of the year just
closed are very significant"
said Klingler. mot only do these
record sales reflect the improve
ments made In our product, but
they are definite tei1tale evil
dence Of the general expansion
in business now in progress.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

1928, the second largest year
when 232,635 Pontiac and Oak
land cars were delivered. Our
next best year was 1897 when
we delivered 212,054 new cars.
sour 1910 new car deliveries
were 45.S per cent ahead of 1889,
when the total was 164,SS0,
which In turn was so per cent
gain over 1888. Another i'm
portant record was made. when
October, with 27,2l7 retail de-
llveries, broke the mark for
every single month In Pontiac
history.
Sees 100000 in III
with the important business
indices showing strong gains
over corresponding periods OF
previous years, I feel sure that
our sales for 1871 will be In ex-
cess of 100000 cars which again
will set new aIl-time records.
"Nhat Pontiac dealers have
done In the sale of used cars In
1910 Is little short of phenomenal
and truly reflects the spread of
good wages and incomeS
throughout the country. plus
good management by the dealers
In handling their own businesses.
And in this connection our deal
ers finished 1910 with net profits
20 per cent ahead of 1889, thus
exceeding the gain In sales.
"During 1910 our dealers used
car sales were 45l,6l6 or an
average of 37,837 per month
compared to 33l,028 for 1899
and 3395.63f for 1887 which until
last year was our best used car
year"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05

set an all-time
high with more
than 240. 900 for
the year. King
Ter points out.
to which are
added the sale
of more than
450, 900 US d
C rs. Employ
ment has in
creased. Num-
Der of hours
worked gained
for the second
straight ar,
while pay rolls
rose TO almost
$50, 100000 dur
inp 1910
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-01-05
Pontiac Closes
Best Calendar
Year in History
New Car Sales Exceed
240,O00 as Pay Rolls
Reach $2o,OoO,OOO

Pontiac Motor Division OF Gen.
eral Motors has completed the
best calendar year in its history,
according 10 H. J. Klingler. presi-
dent and general manager.
Deliveries of new Pontiac cars
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-08-21
ARE WARS GETTING BETTER?

THE UNEXPECTED has happened in Russia
and the Capital of the United States has been
switching towards the belief that Hitler will lose
the war. There has been as much optimism and
hope in Washington of late as there was pessm-
ism and gloom sixty days ago. 1t didn't take the
Washington government long to offer aid and
military supplies to Russia. Apparently anybody
thatll help lick Hitler will get help from our Ad-
mnstration. That's exactly why Harry Hopkins
flew to Russia to talk with Stain, and report to
President Roosevelt and Winston Churchill.
The Japanese situation isn't worrying Wash
ington and it is the belief of the Capital that if
worst comes to worst" Japan will wash-up in
about the same way Mussolini practically faded
out of the picture
While Sumner Welles was Acting Secretary of
State he succeeded in bringing Vichy France back
to life, as a result of which the Petain govern
ment refused to consent to Germany establishing
"a naval base at Dakar, West Africa. The caI tain
of the ill-fated Robin Moor convinced official
Washington that his ship was sunk by German
submarine that had come out of the harbor of
|Dakar. Undoubtedly, that was one of the reasons
why the able Mr.. Welles told Vchy in blunt plain
language that it couldn't continue to look to the
United States for support if it gave up Dakar to
Hitler. The United States representative to Vichy
lis Admiral Leahy and he must share the credit of
Having prevented Hitler from capturing and
|plowing under the Petain government.
The month of August furnishes hope that
some unpredictable incident will bring this ter
rbe war to close "sooner than anybody ex-
Ipected.'
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-08-21
WAR FAVORED, IF NECESSARY

THE AMERICAN people now favor by decisive
plurality this country's active participation in
the war effort if necessary to defeat Nazi Ger
many, survey in the August issue of Fortune
magazine reveals.
The conclusion was based on the percentage
of answers to the following question:
(Which one of the following statements most
nearly represents your attitude toward the pres
ent war?
'Those who think this is our war are wrong,
and the people of this country should resist to the
last ditch any move that would lead us further
toward war .. 1 163
"A lot of mistakes have brought us close to a
war that isn't ours, but now that it's done we
should support in full the governments pro
gram "a
"Whie at first it looked to us as though this
was not our war, it looks though we
should back England until Hitler is beaten---413 l 3
1T is our war as we'll as Englands, and we
should have been in there fighting with her be
fore this -124
Don't know 7.6
Combining the percentages OF the third and
fourth groups, the survey shows that 53.7 of the
people are in "the militant interventionist camp,
"Fortune' reports. Excluding those who don't
know, the percentage rises to 581.
Ear more interesting" the survey says, sis
the Alb per cent of the national total that pre-
|sumably once thought the United States could
stay at peace but now believe that we must dc
whatever necessary to beat Hitler. These are the
people who have changed the nations mind SC
quickly and profoundly"
An overwhelming ma jority of 72.7 per cent
thinks that Hitler will try to conquer the
Americas if Britain is beaten, and 66.9 per cent
Iof the people believe that Great Britain has ar
even chance or more of losing without further
participation by the United States.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-08-21
AFTER DEFENSE EMPLOYMENT, WHAT?

IN THEIR INTENSE preoccupatiOn with defense
activities many are "too busy to give any
thought to what will happen when defense pro-
ductiOn comes to an end. Because of temporarily
rising employment and even labor scarcity
others are under the illusion that the problem of
unemployment has been solved at last Few are
giving thought to the menace of the large-Scale
post-defense unemployment which is sure to come
unless intelligent and adequate plans are worked
out in advance.
The Federal Council Of the Churches of Christ
in America at its biennial meeting last December
adopted resolution which said in part:
operating in the Federal Council urge the ap-
pontment by Congress or the President OF d
commission on unemployment to be composed OF
representatives OF consumers, farmers, labor
finance manufacturing, commerce, government
education, church, youth and welfare agencies
without regard to race or color; the personnel OF
such a commission should proceed at once to pro-
pose systematic plans for the long-range solution
of the basic problem Of unemployment
Representative H. Jerry Voorhis of California
has now introduced II. j. Res SO which calls fOI
the establishment of such a commission.
The bill is now in committee. Hearings were
held recently by subcommittee Of the Labor
Committee of the House. Not only there
favorable testimony by representatives of the
Federal Council of Churches the National Cath
olc Welfare Conference, and the Central Confer
ence of American Rabbis, but support was given
by national organizations of labor, manufacturers
and consumers. Yet it cannot be expected that it
will be reported out and adopted by the House un-
less Congressman are assured of urgent public de-
mand for It's passage. Human welfare or human
misery on a large scale are in the balance
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-08-21
!: COMMENT ON WORLD
EVENTS

World events happen with such
speed that before one can be dis
cussed it has been put in the shade
by a dozen newer ones.
The world is in the agony of a
great decision.
It's decision that will affect every
kind Of human institution for ages to
come.
One thing is sure: Without free
dom, labor unions cannot exist.
Try to find free union in any ma
ton which the Nazis dominate. They
are gone with the great aux!
In our own country there is divi-
sion about how to meet the issue.
Observe the House vote on extern
sion of the term of selectees.
A one vote margin!
The house is on fire! Shall we get
out the hose, or shall we just hang
around and watch it burn!
Ask your Congressman and see
what he has to say.
1t battles understanding.
x x x
Across the water France lnuckles
to Berlin and asks US to understand
her fix. Finland asks us to under
stand her as she fights with Ger
many.
Well, suppose we DO understand.
What then? Shall we like it that
these nations help Hitler? Shall we
say, "Good boys" and pat them on
the back? Yea, go fry an egg!
And Japan leers, waiting for the
moment to spring! Also under Hit
lers merciless heel. Shall we say,
"Good boy, Japan" Like fun.
Who helps the Nazis helps slay
freedom-OUR freedom.
Meanwhile American workers are
turning out amazing piles of war ma
terials-for those who fight against
Hitler and his stooge, the big Muss
Meanwhile American workers are
buying huge quantities of Defense
Bonds.
But, meanwhile, too, little hand
fulls are doing their sneaking bit to
help Hitler. Some Of these are called
isolationists, while others are called
saboteurs and spies.
While the overwhelming body of
labor stands solidly for defense
COME WHAT MAY!
x X x
No telling what may have hap
pened before you read these lines
Any hour may bring tremendous
news. Great struggle, great sacrifice
great dislocations, lie ahead.
But, Uncle Sam, put this down;
American labor will do ALL that is
necessary when and where it is neces-
sary. That's a pledge!
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-08-21
MUST STAY in THE ARMY

MANY CUNGKESSMF.N have many opinions
A'A about the length of time in which National
Guardsmen and reserVists should stay in the serV-
ice. What is really going to happen is forecast by
the votes taken in the Senate on the Taft amend
ment for an 1S-month limit" This proposal was
defeated by vote of so to 27. That clearly in
dicates that the recommendation of President
Roosevelt to keep all draftees and Guardsmen dur
ing the period OF the present emergency will be
the rule.
In case the war should collapse the young men
in the service will be dismissed as speedily as pos
sible but if the continues the service men
will be kept in the army. The time has gone by
when it is of use to protest that this is not
right" Whether it is, not, the above is plain
statement of fact based upon the position of the
Army the President and Congress.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-08-21
CAMERA AIDS TRAFFIC SAFETY

Chicago.-Norwalk, Conn, police
are training boys and girls of the city
to obey traffic rules by taking their
pictures, the International City Man
ayers Association notes. Instead of
getting tough" with a school child
seen violating a safety rule or traffic
law, the police officer makes a pic
torial record Of the indiscretion. The
next week a slide of the photograph
is shown at the school safety-talll
period. The pictorial records have
been found so effective, according to
police officials, that lecturing to the
student ON their violations is umcces-
sary.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-08-21
Burbers Convention
Opens On Sept. Is

Indianapolis, Ind.-Official notice
that the 18th convention of the Jour
neymen BARRIERS International Union
of America will be held in Indian
apolis, Indiana, home headquarters of
the organization, beginning Monday,
September Is, was issued by the In
ternational Union here.
Approximately 200 delegates will
be in attendance, including beautician
delegates affiliated with the Hair
dressers and Cosmetologists' Depart
ment of the organization.
Convention headquarters will be in
the Claypool Hotel, with business ses-
sons in Tomlinson Hall. Education
and organization will be among topics
given consideration.
William c. Birthright is general
president and general secretary-treas-
urer Of the union. Other members Of
the General Executive Board are
Vicc-Presidents C. +. Herrett, Van
couver, b. c.; Patrick II. Reagan,
Rochester, N. Y; Anthony Merlino,
New Haven, Conn; Frank Range,
Chicago, H.; John j. Lloyd, Norfolk,
Va; Frank w. Weibel, Pittsburgh,
Pa; Charles II. Crane Portland, Ore;
George f. McKenna, Springfield, O.;
John B. Robinson, Dallas, Tex; Jerry
l.. Hanks, St Louis, Mo; and Joseph
L. Eischen, Minneapolis, MINI.
Mr.. Birthright is a member Of the
General Executive Board of the
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-08-21
STRIKES ARE THE LAST RESORT

'NliE AMERICAN Federation of Labor has al
ways emphasized that workers do not want to
strike, that they want to work and earn and that
strikes are q last resort for self protection.
Moral and ethical standards are involved in
strikes that cannot be dissolved or submerged by
repressivc legislation outawing STRIKES setting ul
compulsory arbitration or even by enforcing a
waiting period for strikes" the Federation recent
ly pointed out. 1t added:
when we once see that grievances and in
dustrial injustces cannot be legisated out Of ex-
istcnce by prohibiting defcrling strikes, we are
ready to see that extension of the collective bar
gaining principle is the initial step in making
strikes Unnecessary
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-08-21
TOY is DEFENSE SACRIFICE

Albany, n. Y.-Peter Branch, =,
year-old visitor at Lake Placid, be->
lieves in "all out" sacrifice for de-
fense and has contributed the alumni
mum wings of his much beloved toy
airplane for possible use in materials
for army bombers. Governor Herbert
f. Lehman assured the boy he would
see that the wings were delivered to
Uncle Sam" and wrote him: at was
fine Of you to give up the wings Of
your toy airplane. | am glad you are
one of the many boys and girls who
are eager to show their patriotism
and their love of their country"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-08-21
ECONOMIC BALANCES

THE APPOINTMENT of Vice President Wallace
as chairman of an Economic Defense Board
made up of the Secretaries of State, War, Navy,
Treasury, Commerce and Agriculture and the At
torney General, is looked upon in Washington as
a step that may help to settle some very disturb
ing problems. The Wallace group will have broad
The questions they will help to solve extend all
the way from Milady's silk stockings to steel mills,
transportation, employment, price fixing, foods,
and initiation
Curfew has rung for the gas stations in the
East and cries of protest heard because the
claim that there is shortage of petroleum in the
United States does not stand up The reason
urged by the Ickes group is that there is danger
If lack of transportation 1t is possible that Wal
lace and his Board may find genuine economic
balances to replace hysterica claims about oil,
aluminium, and other ponderouS
and excitabe and unconvincing dangers.