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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-01-23
Bon On Older Men In Defense Tightens
Bottleneck In Defense, Says Senator

Washington, D. C. QLNS).-Point-
ing to complaints that the bottleneck
in the machine tool industry is being
tightened by private industry's con-
tinued discrimination against unem-
ployed older workers, Senator James
M. Mead of New York announced here
he would push his fight for legis-
lative help for the older wage Garner.
Senator Mead did not make direct
charge that discrimination for age is
being continued but he indicated that
he is receiving numerous complaints
against such discrimination in de-
fense industries.
He followed this with announcement
that he will re-introduce his former
resolution to provide for a sweeping
investigation Of the economic Difficult
ties of the older worker whose only
barrier to self-support is the fact that
he has reached or passed middle age.
Additionally, he will again sponsor
legislation to remove all qualifying
age limits for applicants for the U.
S. Civil Service The Mead bill to that
effect passed the Senate last year but
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-01-23

most so cents was realized in profits
Which is the more inf1ationary
An eight per cent increase for the
workers or profits almost half as
large as total PAYROLL"
In a frank explanation of the Ad-
ministration's wage and hour policies
Col. Fleming continued:
"Now l am a soldier, not labor
man. National defense is the func-
ton and the responsibility of the mill
tary. If l found that the overtime
penalty was interfering with defense
production, would report my obser-
vation to the President just as fast
as a sentry reports the presence OF
the enemy to his superior officer.
81 have found no such thing. De-
fense industries have not been asking
to be relieved of the overtime pen
atty. l have had no complaints from
the airplane industry, for instance
The protests to the Wage and Hour
Division concerning the 40 hour week
have been coming largely from whole
salers and canning factories, very few
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-01-23
AFL Supports Total Defense Program
But Will Fight For Rights Of Labor
Rent Boosts Struck
By Defense Board
Demand Rents Should Be
Fair To Both Owners
And Workers

Washington, d. C. QLNS).-Ap,
pointment of committee to draft
model Legislation for the use of state
and local governments to help main
tain fair rents in areas where the
defense program may bring serious
problems in this respect has been an
nounced by Miss Harriet Elliott
Commissioner in charge of the Con-
sumner Division of the National De-
fense Advisory Commission.
Edward Weinfeld, New York State
Commission Of Housing, was named
chairman of the committee which con-
sists of city and state legal officials.
"Sound principles of rent protec-
ton where such measures become
necessary demand that rents be main
tanned at levels which are not un-
justifably high and which, at the
same time, are fair to realty owners" ="
Miss Elliott told the group.
The appointment of the committee
follows the issuance of a report on
the maintenance of Fair Rents Dur
ing the Emergency" prepared for the
Consumer Division of the Defense
Commission by the National Associa-
tion of Housing Officials. In publish
ing the report, Commissioner Elliott
said the legal measures for rent pro-
lection should be resorted to only
when new construction is not suf-
fciently repaid to meet the need and
where local communities can find no
other way Of checking a disastrous
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-01-23
Faulty Machinery
Held Responsible
for 81 Mine Deaths
Bureau Finds Equipment To
Be In "Non-Perrnissible"
Condition

Washington, D. C. GLNS).- Ig-
milton of gas from a faulty mining
machine or electric drill caused the
explosion last November % at the
Nelms mine, Of the Ohio & Pennsyl-
vana Coal Company, near Cadiz, Ohio,
which resulted in the death of 81 men,
the Bureau of Mines has informed
Secretary of the Interior Ickes.
The bureaus findings were made
following receipt Of a detailed report
of the disaster made by four Bureau
of Mines engineers who assisted in the
rescue work and recovery operations.
The explosion, according to the re-
port, was restricted fortunately to
one section of the mine, thus permit
ting 1O4 men working in other sections
to escape unaided.
Bolts Found Missing
Evidence obtained by the bureaus
investigators disclosed that the min
ing machine and the electric drill, both
of the permissible" type of mining
machinery, were in a ''nOnpermissible"
condition at the time of the explosion
due to the fact that numerous bolts
were missing.
Permissible equipment, according to
the bureaus engineers, will provide
little or no protection against ignition
of gas if the equipment is not prop
erly maintained and may even be more
hazardous than open equipment in
that it may give false sense of Sc
curity.
After directing attention to the
fact that the Nelms mine is very
"gassy" mine, the bureaus report also
discloses that ventilation in the mine
was not sufficient to keep the place
where the explosion occurred clear of
dangerous accumulations of gas, and
that this situation was apt to be ag-
Continued on Page Three)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-01-23
10 Building Unions
Limit Defense Fees
And banish Strikes
Constructive Action Taken
At Departmental
Conference

Washington, D. C.-Acting swiftly
to meet the national defense emer-
gency, the nineteen international
unions making up the Building and
Construction Trades Department of
the American Federation of Labor
adopted a mo strike" policy on de-
fense projects and agreed to estab-
lish universal maximum initiation
fees.
John P. Coyne, president of the de-
partment, announced the new pro-
gram following a conference attended
by the executive officers and repre-
sentatives of the building trades
unions in the American Federation of
Labor Building.
The constructive action taken by
the building trades organizations fol-
lowed the adoption of similar "no
strike" and arbitration policy by the
thirteen national and international
unions of the Metal Trades Depart
Continued on Page Threel
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-01-23
Defense Leaders Ask Workers Help
Assuring Them Adequate Protection
First l94l Social Is
Planned By L. u. l24
Luncheon and Dance To Be
Held At Brotherhood
Hail. Jan. 3lst

Another year has arrived and should
prove big one for Local Union No
124. We predict this from the first
two meetings held this year. We
have had very good sessions and the
turnout should be an inspiration for
all of us to get together and push on
for bigger and better local. With
membership Of 1894, we can and
will push on.
Our auditing committee made a
partial report last meeting, showing
the local to be in excellent condition.
The only blank spot was that we have
some members who are behind in their
dues. The local does not want to
suspend anyone, but unless those be-
hind get their dues in, this action will
be necessary. Help out the financial
secretary so he won't have to go to
the trouble Of sending you a state
ment.
The first social event of the season
will be a luncheon and dance Friday
evening, January 81. The committee,
under the leadership of Sister Ola
Weaver promises gala evening.
Tickets are % cents and a member
on your shop will contact you to pur-
chase one. Get your ticket and en-
joy the last evening of January. The
social committee would like to re-
ceive suggestions for future events.
We have also had the pleasure of
having Second Vice President Frank
Hull with US at our last two meet
Continued on Page Three)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-01-23
Problems Settled
For Local No. l03
President Duffy Present Al
Last Meeting of Erwin
Athlete

Erwin, Tenn.-The appearance OF
President James M. Duffy and Secre.
etary-Treasurer John D. McGillivray
highlighted the last meeting of Local
Union No. 103, held January ID.
1t is hoped that some of our mem.
bers take a lesson from the vel
chosen words of the organizations
chief. His interesting talk held 9
wealth of advice and a solution to the
many ills that sometime beset To-
cal. Being only human, he undobut-
edly makes mistakes, but he is big
enough to admit them and then cor
rect them.
The members regretted that they
were not able to hear from Brother
McGillivray, but i'll health caused him
to refrain from speaking. He return
ed to East Liverpool from Erwin, not
being able to accompany President
Duffy to other pottery centers.
President Duffy remained in the
city to take up a number Of problems
that have been hanging in the bal
ance. He brought about very salts
factory conclusions to all questions
before leaving. 1t is hoped by the
entire membership that we will have
the pleasure Of more frequent visits
from President Duffy. We like to
have him in our midst and certainly
benefit by his knowledge and wide un-
derstanding of our problems.
The plant is still running twenty
four hours day with all members
Continued on Page Three)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-01-23
Pension system
Set Up By Union
New York Electrical Work
ers and Employers Start
Joint Fund

New York City 0LNS).-Estab-
lishment of a joint employer-employe
pension fund, whereby workers on
reaching the age Of 60 will receive
pension of $40 a month, was an
nounced by Harry Van Arsdale, Jr.,
business manager Of the International
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,
Local 3, at a membership meeting Of
the union. The union is an 4. F. Of
L. affiliate and boasts a total dues
paying membership of $4,000.
The pension plan, part of the 194l
agreement between the New York
Electrical Contractors Association
and the union was ratified by the
unions membership at the meeting.
The new contract covers $500 work
ers engaged in electrical and main
tenance work in the city.
Joint Administrative Board
The International Brotherhood of
Electrical Workers at present has its
own pension system which pays mem
bers S42 a month when they reach
the age of 65. The new plan, which
goes into effect Immediately, covers
the fve-year period before members
are eligible for the IBEW's pension
benefits This marks the first effort
in the New York electrical industry
to establish joint employer-em-
ploye pension fund for workers &C
years of age.
The pension fund, according to the
terms of the agreement, will provide
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-01-23
Warn Against Importing Ld-
Dor Standards by Legisld-
tive Recommendations
RIGHT TO STRIKE
Will Be Upheld By A. F. of L.
with Every Ounce of
Its PoWer"

Washington, D. C.-Full support
for President Rooseyelt's defense pol.
icies and for the extension of "tota
aid' to the democratic nations which
have been attacked by totalitarian
aggressors was pledged in the Am
erican Federation of Labor's legisla-
tive program for 1941.
In presenting this comprehensive
program to the new Congress and to
President Roosevelt, William Green
president of the American Federation
of Labor, emphasized that this year
"the preservation of democracy and
the requirements of national defense
overshadow all other considerations -
The Federation warned Congress it
will oppose with every ounce Of it's
power and influence" any legislative
attempts to infringe on the right to
strike.
However, the AFL stressed the fact
that it's affiliated unions have acted
and will continue to take action to
avoid and renounce strikes as a mat
ter of patriotic policy in order not to
impede defense production.
The program cited the patriotic de-
fense policies adopted by the Goth an
nual convention of the AFL and
pointed to the announcements by the
Metal and Building and Construction
Trades Departments voluntarily re-
nouncing strikes on defense projects
and offering practical plan for me-
diation, and arbitration of industrial
disputes.
Falls,xperience in Great Britain has
N0vn that consultation with labor
waid full representation of labor on all
agencies dealing with defense produc-
tion are vital factors in obtaining
maximum cooperation" the program
stated. "We will continue to press for
full representation of the American
Federation of Labor on all Govern
ment defense agencies"
At the same time the Federation
served notice on Congress that it will
fight to the limit to defend labor pro-
tective legislation now on the statute
books. The National Labor Relations
Act, the Wage-Hour Act and the
Walsh-Healey Act must not be i'm
paired, the AFL program insisted.
"We call upon our friends in Con-
gress to see to it that the standards
established for labor in America be
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-01-23
New Officers Of Production
Management Created
BY President
NO SACRIFICES
Which Are Not Matched By
Equal Sacrifices On
Part Of Capital

Washington, D. G. - President
Roosevelt issued an Executive Order
creating four-man Office of Produc-
tion Management to have full charge
Of bringing about successful compile
tion Of the national defense program.
The first official action of the new
OPM was to issue a statement which
appealed for the "active, intelligent
and patriotic" cooperation of the ma
tons workers, assured them that ex-
isting laws will give them adequate
protection" and promised that labor
will not be asked to make any sac
rifices that will not be matched by
a corresponding sacrifice on the part
Of capital"
The text of this statement follows:
"The task which confronts the Of
flee Of Production Management is one,
not only of critical importance, but
also one Of surprising urgency.
THE President has said that the
United States must become the ar
senal of democracy. To create such
an arsenal and to establish and main
tain production that will insure its
efficiency and adequacy require far
more than We, who are charged with
its management, can provide. We
promise all that we have to the full
fillment of this order from our Com
mander in Chief, but all that we have
will be far from sufficient.
eve shall have need of the active,
aggressive and enthusiastic cooper
alton of every man, woman and child
in. the IIrited e.-ai - 4 sc al T.
make this arsenal in America ade-
quate to the successful defense Of de-
mocracy and freedom. This can only
mean that in the immediate future
everything in our national life must
be subordinated to the necessity for
defense.
Industry must subordinate its con-
cern over the possible future effects
of tremendous immediate expansion.
1t must be satisfied with a normal
return for new capital required. If
there is in industry and management
anywhere a subconscious, unexpressed
hope for wartime profits, that must
be sternly repressed. If there are
those who think they can employ this
emergency for any selfish advantages,
they must dismiss such thoughts. De-
mocracy is fighting for its very life
in its struggle to retain the principles
Continued on Page Five)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-01-23
Fiqhf Blindness
To Aid NufionuI
Defense Program
Widespread Observance OF
National Social Hygiene
Day Is Urged

New York City.-Efforts to combat
syphilis, gonorrhea, and other dis
eases which cause blindness contri-
butte to national defense, according to
the National Society for the Preven-
tion of Blindness. In a statement
urging widespread public observance
of National Social Hygiene Day on
February 5th, Mrs. Eleanor Brown
Merrill, Executive Director of the So
ciety, says:
"There is close relationship be-
tween prevention of blindness and the
campaign to stamp out syphilis which
is being so vigorously conducted by
the American Social Hygiene Associ-
alton and cooperating agencies. Pro-
lection of eyesight was never so i'm
portant as it is today when each one
of US is eager to contribute his share
toward the national defense program.
"Good eyes are not only essential
for men in the military service, but
they are also necessary for skilled
craftsmanship in the shop. Conserving
the vision of American workmen is
vital in the building Of armament and
the training of men to use defense
equipment.
"The eye hazards of industry are
greater when workers are suffering
from syphilis. The presence of this
disease increases the severity of eye
injuries; little cut or bruise of the
cornea, that would otherwise pass un-
noticed, may develop into a serious
condition if the worker has venereal
disease.
approximately Is per cent of all
blindness can be traced to syphilis. 1t
is estimated that more than $4,000
men, women, and children in the
United States - approximately one
sixth of the entire blind population
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-01-23
Sdlena Local Elects
R. ReedY President
Leading Characters Selected
For Proposed Local AZ
Minstrels

Salem, Ohio.-Loca' Union No. AZ
held election of officers at their reg
ular meeting last Friday night. There
was large crowd in attendance in
cluding many members who have not
attended local for So, t,etime. The fol-
lowing officers were elected: Richard
Reedy, president; Everett Jackson,
vice president; Carey Jackson, record
ing secretary; Harry Vincent, financial
secretary; Phil Laughlin, trustee, Is
months; Carroll Mohr, defense secre-
tary; Margaret Clunun, treasurer;
Bruce Cope, statistician; Freeda Fritz
man, inspector; Leona Walters, guard.
The new officers were installed by
past President Roy Balsley. We know
that all named will fulfill their re-
spectve Offices and give their best
to the local. We liked very much the
way all members acted even though
they were defeated Some of those
retiring have held office in Local AZ
for the past seven years. They say
they will be in there pitching for the
next election. All in all it's best to
change the officers once in awhile.
Now our new president has been in
office several times and konws how
to go about things. He should be
nominated for one of the national Of
fees. The members of this local will
have the privilege of nominating Of
fcers Friday, January "a. Your o. c.
would like to be in the race for ninth
vice president, don't forget.
The retiring president, Everett
Jackson, has done an excellent job in
his six months and the local wishes
to have him back again sometime.
AS he has taken over the vice presi
dency, we know he and Dick will run
the local as it should be.
The auditing committee made it's
report at the last meeting. 1t was
accepted by the local with instructions
to continue the audit to the ledger
sheets.
The local went in mourning, drap-
ing the charter in memory of Brother
Frank Scullion. A committee has been
appointed to draw up resolutions of
respect. The widow wishes to thank
all members and friends who helped
in any way during Franks illness or
after his death.
l mentioned the marriage of Mr..
Lloyd Macmillan sometime ago but
failed to mention the bride who was
none other than our own Emma Rose
Scullion. We wish her lots of luck
and great happiness.
We have many members on the sick
list at the present time. There is
great deal of sickness all over the
country and you are lucky if you miss
this epidemic.
We would like the members to
think about this minstrel Brother
Fred Shaffer has been talking about.
All talent would be taken from the
employees of the Salem China Com
pany; the chorus would be the girls
from the different departments in the
shop; the leading lady, that red head
who works in the office and the lead
ing man would be Risty Krepps. Start
thinking about this show; it will be
something new for US to put over and
will give our members the laughs
they have been waiting for.
One of our members, Johnny from
bitas, is off to the military service.
He is to report for duty at Camp
Shelby, Miss. You know John is six
Continued on Page Three)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-20
Methodist
FIRST METHODIST

E4kb64 NAG 4MVO404 Rev. John J. Snavely, DD., Pastor Choir = Charles w. Platt, director
 and Bass; Miss Margaret R.
 Mitchell, soprano; Mrs. Ronald
 E. Jones, contralto; William M.
 Blair, tenor; Mrs. Edwin H.
 Jones, organist.
 (Services Tomorrow
 Morning Worship 10:30 Organ Prelude-"Intermezzo" ...
 Mascagni Processional Hymn Every
 Morning Is The Love" Call to Worship-by the Choir. Prayer of Confession followed by
 The Lords Prayer Choir Anthem-"O Bless The Lord
 My Soul" ............. Berwald Responsive Gloria Patri- Scripture Reading-Mark 12:28-34 Pastoral Prayer and Choir Response Offering with Quartet-"Out Of
 The Deep ............ Mozart Hymn-"Are You Able" Sermon-"Our Christian Educa-
 tion"-
 Dr. John J. Snavely Benediction with Choir Response Organ postlude ....... Battmann Glasses of the Church School up to and including 9th grade meet in their department room at II o'clock; those above that grade meet at l1:30 immediately following morning wor- ship.
 The Young Adult Fellowship, re- gently formed. welcomes the at- tendance of all young adults, mar ried or unmarried. Fellowship meet ing at li:S0 with Frank L. Ander- son as leader.
 Woodruff Assembly Bible Glass meets in the church sanctuary fol- lowing the morning worship. All men interested in bible study are Invited t0 remain.
 At 500 Donald Piercy Of Bunker Hill win give showing of some pictures of interest ct the meeting of the EpwoFth League.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-20
MANY RELIGIOUS
 GLASSES FORMED
Nearly Million Youngsters Expected to Enroll at
 Parents Request

Chicago, H., Sept. 2O- Public
 schools are opening their doors to
 g million young Americans again
 this month and in 30 of the 4S states other doors, usually those of
 churches, will open for released
 time religious instruction classes
 for public school pupils. Nearly one million youngsters are expect- ed to enroll in these religious edu-
 cation classes at the request of their parents.
 Released tirn9 is Q plan whereby students are freed from regular class work one or more hours each week to attend religious instruc- ton classes at the church the par- ents designate. This type of class is permitted in 39 states now, either by statute or by mutual consent within the state.
 Dr. Roy G. Ross, general secre- tary of the Internation Council of Religious Education, announced today the continued effort of church agencies to secure released time in the communities and states now not having 1t. New efforts to se- cure legislation will again be made in California where 6 bill permit ting released time was killed by pocket veto" of the governor. Local boards of education are also keep ing many communities from par- ticipating, he added.
 Released time is an effort to give religious education standing room in the educational time of our youth," Dr. Ross stated, land is an effective method of banishing spiritual illiteracy in the youth of our nation"
 Great strides have been made in recent years in weekday classes, pr. Ross pointed out, with New York state permitting released time last year. One hundred and ninety three different communities oper- ated classes and New York city con. ducted several experimental schools and will be prepared to handle over 30.000 through the Inter Faith Committee of that city this year.
 Dr. Ross pointed out many states are now supporting large programs with Virginia having 2l3 communi- ties serving 2e,267 students. Ohio had weekday schools in 1eS differ ent towns, New Jersey in 4S, North Carolina in 9 with II more ready to open this fall, and Utah with 27. Outstanding city programs were pointed out in Pittsburgh, Pa, Wichita, Kans., St. Louis, Mo, Day. ton, Ohio, Oak Park, H., St. Paul and Minneapolis, Minn., and Kan- sas City, Mo.