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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12
Sport Card Offers
Or Gus Fan Big Doy
Races. Boil Come and Box.
ing Bouts All On Don't
Miss" List

The athletic program for the seven
teenth annual Potters Picnic prom
ises to be one of the best yet pre-
sented to the fans at the popular out
ing.
Starting at ! o'clock with % races
and contests including a relay, 100
yard and 220-yard open, rolling pin
throwing contest and baseball throw
for the women, three legged race and
sack race, shoe race and leap-frog
race, the potters should have their
fill Of sports by 9 o'clock at the con-
clusion of the boxing bouts.
Minerva and team of picked stars
from the East Liverpool City League
representing Hall China Co., will play
the ball game at 8 O'Clock. Both clubs
present hard hitting lineups with good
pitching and fielding to make the con,
test extremely interesting.
Minerva will have Buddy Buche1
behind the plate taking the slants OF
either Munice or Scott. Scott will
take care of the grounders between
second and third with Jimmy Grimes
holding down the initial station, J
Schwartsoff on second and Spencer at
the hot corner. Patrolling the garden
will be Babcock, T. Schwartsoff and
Larry Maley, Jr. Ray Grimes, ex-
Chicago Cub, first baseman, and cap
tain will direct the club with Larry
Maley coaching.
Halls will take catchers ]. Duffy
and A. Sayre to call the signals for
B. Sayre, E. Smith, Lowers and Or
sock, pitchers On first will be either
S. Manson or B. Vocal; at second, H
Ensinger or J. Anderson; short, Frey
and third base, Waite. Outhelders
are D. Mase, L. Foster, w. Ward, H
Dawson, Goddard and Vanaman.
Guy Digman will be manager with
Walkie kimble and Don Mackall il
the coaching boxes.
Both clubs have been working out
daily for the contest and are conf
dent of taking down the winners &C
per cent of the 500 prize money.
The boxing card brings together
Fred Lem of Pittsburgh and Youngs
towns Pat Murphy who is itching fol
the chance to even the score aftel
dropping close decision in East Liv
erpool a short time ago. Both boy:
will enter the ring at l60 pounds fo1
the eight-round battle.
The emi-fnal, also an eight-round
er, will pit Billy Bates and Billy Nil
Ter against each other. Miller is thu
Alliance sensation while Bates hail
from Pittsburgh. They carry l3I
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12
ALL CONTESTING BOARD
MEMBERS ARE REELECTED
Sldven Victorious In Race
For Third Vice Presi-
dent Post
DICKEY DELEGATE
President Duffy Storts His
Fifteenth Year As N. B.
Q. P. Head

All members of the present Execu-
tive Board of the National Brother
hood of Operative Potters contesting
for reelection won their posts for an
other two-year term, it was learned
this morning after the canvassing
committee had completed a count Of
the returns from the various local
unions affiliated with the Brotherhood.
The four salaried officials were un-
opposed for the first time in the his
tory of the organization. James
Slaven of Local Union 124 defeated
Richard c. Reedy of Salem's Local
Union AZ for the position of third
vice president, the only post for
which the incumbent did not contest.
President James N. Duffy will
start his fifteenth year as head of the
fast growing pottery union which has
for years been model for other la
Dor organizations. John d. McGilliv-
ray enters into his eleventh term as
secretary
First Vice President E. L. Wheat
ley will begin his ninth year in the
eastern office and Frank Hull has
been the Brotherhood's second vice
president since the office was made
a salaried one in 1888.
This will be the first time since
1916 the Executive Board will be
without the services Of George Chad
wick who could not enter the race for
third vice president because he retired
from the trade about a year ago.
Fourth Vice President Charles Zim-
mer, appointed in 1888, won his Sec
ond election, this time from Charles
Poulton. Local 45 claims Mr.. Zim-
mer, while Mr.. Poulton is from
Local Union No. so. George H. New
bon won his second election for the
position of fifth vice president from
Harry Robson. Mr.. Newbon joined
the board in 1889. Mr.. Newbon is
from Local Union No. 35, Mr.. Robson
from No. so.
In the race for sixth vice presi-
dent, George Turner of Local Union
No. defeated Joseph Buchheit of the
same local. This is the fifth victory
for Mr.. Turner.
Charles Jordan, of Local Union No.
SO, appointed to the Board in 1888
to fill the unexpired term of Sew
enth Vice President William Watkin
also won his second election. His op-
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12
Committee Hunds
Down 8 Decisions

Meeting last Thursday night, the
Generalware Standing Committee
considered five cases. The decisions
follow:
Local Union No. 81, Canonsburg
Pottery Co.
Jiggering Gin. plate.
Settled-8c per dozen.
Local Union No. 20, CrOnin China
Company.
Jiggering Plymouth plate.
Settled-If the new Plymouth plate
was being made at the time nc per
dozen was added to the jiggering price
of seven and eight-inch plates, which
was in 1887, this Nc per dozen in.
crease should apply to the price paid
for making the Plymouth plate.
Local Union. No. Al, French-Saxor
China Co.
Jiggering open sugar.
Settled-3hc per dozen.
Local Union No. A, Limoges China
Company.
Question of article being recognized
as cream or jug.
Settled-cream.
Local Union No. A, Royal Chinl
Company. ..'
Handling pudding dish No. 8.
Settled-10c per dozen.
Recommend handle finishing to b.
Continued on. Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12

Zip! Union Pact Is
Closed With Talon
New Contract Covers 5000
Workers At Plant In
Meudville

Meadville, Pa.-Eleven American
Federation Of Labor unions have Just
concluded fine contract covering
5000 workers employed by Talon,
Inc, which manufactures slide fas-
teners at it's huge factory here.
The agreement provides:
Blanket pay Increases for every
employe, which amount to almost a
million dollars a year.
2-Time and a half for overtime
and double time for Sundays and holi-
days.
3-Two weeks vacation with pay.
4-Five cents differential rate for
night employees.
5-A closed shop.
G-Guarantees against strikes or
lockouts, with provision of arbitration
Of disputes.
This agreement covers Tool and Die
Makers Local 10, !. A. of NJ; In
ternational Brotherhood of Electrical
Workers, Local 504; United Associa-
tion of Plumbers and Steamfitters of
United States and Canada, Local 744
local unions 564 and 397, Internation-
al Brotherhood of Transfers, Chauf-
feurs, Stablemen and Helpers of
CONTINUED on Page TwO)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12
HeIp To bri+uin
Must Be Double
Declares Council
Brdnds Totulituridnism As
Deadly Menace To
America

Washington, D. C.-American aid
to Great Britain must be redoubled
in speed and quality, the Executive
Council of the American Federation
of Labor declared in a statement fully
supporting President Roosevelt's for
eign policy.
The Council received first hand
report on conditions in Great Britain
from Lord Marley, former Secretary
for War in the British Cabinet and
now visiting this country. The titled
visitor expressed optimism" over the
eventual outcome of the war, Presi-
dent William Green said.
In it's declaration on the defense
emergency, the Council said:
"The successive victories of the to-
talitarian powers in Europe during the
past few months do not inspire fear
in the hearts of the American peo-
pie.
Saddened as we are by the fall of
Greece and Jugoslavia and the inef-
fectual efforts of Great Britain thus
far to halt the Nazi conquest of Con
tinental Europe, these events serve
only to intensity our determination
that the final victory must be won by
the forces of democracy.
"We reject the defeatist counsel of
the insignificant minority in this
country whose misguided spokesner
try to tell us that an eventual totali.
tartan triumph is inevitable and that
we should resign ourselves to it.
"We repudiate assertions that the
United States of America can live
and maintain her democracy in q
world dominated by totalitaranism
"The American Federation Of Labor
hereby reiterates the positive and
unanimous conclusion Of all it's five
million members that totalitarianisn
is the deadly enemy of American de.
mocracy.
"We regard totalitarianism as ma.
| lignant menace to all our freedoms
including free labor.
"We urge that our national policy
of extending every possible aid te
Great Britain and other democracies
in their struggle against the totali.
tartan nations be not abandoned, but
redoubled in quantity and speed"
President Green announced that
Secretary-Treasurer George Meany
had been designated by the council te
visit Great Britain as the representa-
tive of American labor at the invita-
tion of the British Trades Union Con
gress. Mr.. Meany will be accompa
MED by another A. F. of L. official
as yet unannounced. He plans tt
leave some time this month, if posi-
BILE, by clipper and make a thorough
inspection of Great Britain's defense
setup.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12
Foreman Resigns
For Outdoor Life
Ashcroft Quits Post With
Herald After Is Years:
Gill Advanced

The Potters Herald was published
last week for the first time in fifteen
years without the aid of Charles Ash
craft, shop foreman since 1926 when
he came here from Morgantown, w.
Va, to take up his duties under Man.
ager Will T. Blake.
Believing his health is being i'm
pared by confined occupation, Mr..
Ashcraft, now 60 years of age and
extremely active, has resigned from
his position here to return to the
homestead in Middlebourne, w. Va.
At present his time is being taken
chiefly with the supervision of the
construction Of new five-room dwell
ing on a wooded section of his 18
acres. He returned to town yester-
day, however, with Mrs. Ashcraft to
arrange final details for moving and
bid farewell to old friends. He re-
sided at 815 McKinnon Avenue.
While hoping to spend most of his
time out of doors, Charlie said he
knows he has too much printers ink
in his blood to stay out of earshot of
humming presses long and undoubted-
ly will return to the trade for a few
days at time.
Before coming to this city, Mr.. and
Mrs. Ashcraft toured most of the
United States and Canada and were
employed in printshops of many
states, chiefly in the west and south,
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12
Advances Reported
By Local Union 1873
Local Expects Large Crowd
At Next Meeting For The
Election Of Officers

Local Union No. 1873 held it's regu-
lar meeting Thursday, June 5, with
President Harold Neville presiding.
The following members were nomi-
mated for office; Harold Neville
president; James Jordan, Jack Myers
vice president; James Barnhart, re-
cording secretary; Robert Brown
financial secretary and treasurer
Jack Vanaman, James Jordan, Her.
bert Willis, inspector; Howard Brind
ley, guard; Stephens and Beadnell
trustee.
We are expecting a large attend
ance at our next meeting June Is
when we will elect officers.
Brother Howard Brindly won the
prize drawing. We hope these draw
ings will make our attendance larger
Plans have been made to hold a con
ference with President James NJ
Duffy to help us settle some of ou1
grievances.
These past few months have bee,
educational to us in the spirit of fra
ternalism and unionism. Our loca
union can we'll be proud of the ad
vancement it has made, and, we be
lieve it will continue to make.
We wish to thank our national of
ficers, members Of the organization
and our own local members for thei
encouragement, support and coopera
t;np n T. 1873
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12
Labor Helps America In Attaining
Record Defense Output. Meany Says

New York, N. Y.-The American
Federation of Labor will rise to the
national emergency and discharge its
responsibility in a way "that will
prove beyond question that the Amer
ican system of free institutions main
tanned by free men is superior to any
other," Secretary Treasurer George
Meany told the New York Building
Congress.
When Americas industrial setup
"really begins to roll, no country on
earth will be able to equal the pro-
duction rate attained" Mr.. Meany
predicted.
Reviewing the record of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor and it's af-
filiated unions in the national defense
program, Mr.. Meany declared that de-
spite the public outcry about strikes
the facts show labor has really CO.
operated with the Government. The
no-strike policy of the A. F. of L.
has been more than 80 per cent effec-
tive, Mr.. Meany said, and promises te
be even more so in the future because
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12
Printing Trades
Oppose q Tax On
Banki,,g Checks
System Tried Yeors Ago
and Found ~ Wnnting; Hurts
SrnuN Aceounts *

Washington, D. C.-Printing trades
unions expressed opposition to enact
ment Of Legislation levying a 2-cent
tax on bank checks on the grounds
that such a tax would be unfair to
workers with small. checking accounts
and that thousands of such accounts
would be closed and the volume of
printing for banks materially de-
creased, thus causing unemployment
among printing trades workers.
Charles V. Ernest, international
representative of the international
Printing Pressmen's and Assistants
Union, stated that a bank-check tax
is uneconomic, basically unsound and
discriminatory. Like sales tax, he
said, the burden would fall most heav-
lily on those least able to pay it.
"This tax" Mr.. Ernest continued
"would prove a failure as a revenue
producer, the defense program cost
will be increased, and postal revenues
will be substantially decreased. We
had this tax years ago and it was
abandoned in 1885 because it was
found to be a nuisance, thousands of
low-paid workers found it impossible
to maintain a bank account and pay
the tax, workers were paid in cash
and pay roll hold-ups increased"
The recent convention Of the Mary.
land State and District of Columbia
Federation, of Labor adopted a reso.
luton opposing a bank check tax anc
ordered letters sent to the ways anC
means committees of the House anC
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12
AT ToChdrter
Groin Professors
International Union To Be
Chartered From One
Hundred Loculs

Washington, d. C-The Executive
Council authorized President William
Green of the American Federation of
Labor to issue an international union
charter to the National Council of
Grain Professors, made up of more
than a hundred local unions with 3d.
600 members in the grain processing
industry.
Mr.. Green said the charter would
be issued as soon as a few jurisdic-
tional questions with regard to exist
ing unions are Strengthened out.
In the past few years the A. F. of
l.. has made great progress in or
ganizing employees in the flour, mill
ing and cereal field. Organization
has now reached the point where the
Council felt justified in banding to-
gether the local unions into a strong
international.
Before adjourning it's spring ses-
sion, the Executive Council decided
to hold it's next meeting August a in
Chicago. This is the first time in
many years that the Executive Coun-
Gil will meet in that city. Chief rea-
son for going there was to take part
in the Goth anniversary celebration OF
the founding Of the first local union
of carpenters in this country. The
local was formed in Chicago in 1881
The A. F. of l.. was invited to hold
it's 1912 convention in Toronto by the
Canadian Government. Officials Of
the Canadian Trades and Labor Con
gress, headed by President Ton
Moore, submitted the invitation to the
Council The decision will be made
by the coming A. F. of l.. conven
ton in Seattle.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12
Eastern Poffers
To Hold Picnic
Saturday. June Il
Outing Sponsored By L. U,
As Scheduled For Trenton
At Pldggs Grove

Trenton, N. much interest was
shown at Local Union No. ASS meet
ing last Friday evening, with many
questions being discussed.
Brother James Nixon and Ben Wro-
bel were reported sick. Our sympa-
thy and very best wishes go to them.
Brother Nixon has been loyal work
er at the bench and for our organi-
zation many years. We shall miss
him very much. He has been instru-
mental in getting many advantages
for his fellow workers. We under
stand he intends making an extended
visit with relatives in Wyoming and
then taking up some light occupa-
ton.
Brother Walter Matusiak is back
at his bench and Russell Brady has
taken light work until he regains his
strength. Brother Charles Smith was
through the shop last week and is
feeling much better, but is going to
take some more time SO he will feel
in the pink. He and Mrs. Smith are
going to Atlantic City; we believe
they will find it beneficial.
President Ross Templeton will be
away all this week, working on the
National Auditing committee. He
was accompanied by Mrs. Temple
ton.
1t surely looks as though the Tren-
ton potters are being very good boys
this year and we are sure the wives
will appreciate them more than ever
Brother James Solon introduced
James Mclaughlin, chairman of the
Hotel and Restaurant Workers Union
iCnnfinued IN Pace Twol
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12
18th AnnuoI OUTING
Uppermosf In Local
Union 2o's Thoughts
Only Worry Of Steubenville
Boys 1s Operating of
HYdrdmdtic Drive

Steubenville, Ohio.--Hi, folks! Num-
Der 20 of Steubenville wishes to say
few words before the annual Get
Together" Yes, as local, we surely
anticipate that jamboree! But, un-
doubtedly, the entire Brotherhood is
looking forward to Saturday. Sure
will be fine-renewing old acquaint-
ances and making new friends.
In the meantime, Local 20 is proud
to report that it's June meeting was
one of which to boast. Many fine
points were brought out and the at
tendance was the largest for many a
meeting.
The shop committee had much to
report as Second Vice President
Frank Hull spent two days in our
plant. One entire day was taken up
in the clay shop and the second was
divided between the other departments
with special attention paid the deco
rating shop. AS Brother Hull found
things not entirely as they should be,
he promised to return soon as con-
venient. We anticipate his coming
back, and wish to thank him for his
efforts in our behalf.
At our last meeting, Mr.. White ex-
planned group insurance and the re-
action of the members indicated that
they are in favor Of the plan. We
will report more concerning the mat
ter little later.
From all indications, it looks as
though work in our decorating depart
ment is taking an upward turn.
Brother Cal Miller is working a,
Wellsville and Brother Fred Davis is
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12
P0TTERS PREPAREDNESS PICNIC
WILL BREAK ATTENDANCE RECORD
FUN FOR EVERYONE ALL DAY LONG IS ASSURED
WHEN YOU DRIVE INTO YOUNGSTOWN
PLAYGROUND JUNE Ia

Once again the members of the National Brotherhood of OPP
erave Potters ready and waiting for Poers Picnic Day
the day the when poers be practically certain of
meeting all Of their old friends For
has been growing bigger and better with each staging until
present considered Of the finest pcnics in this section
of the country.
Summer be said be officially here when the poers and
their friends take Saturday off to together for
Of the popular Fairgrounds mark down
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-06-12
DRIVE OPENS
IN ALL CANNING PLANTS

Washington, d. C.-The Wage
Hour Administration began a nation
wide drive to enforce the Wage Hour
law in the canning industry. About
400 inspectors will be assigned to the
campaign. Every cannery in the
country will be checked.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-18
ROAD SUpFACING EXPERIMENTS ARE
 BEING TRIED HERE
Hard Surfate on Glacier Highway Bay Be Sfart-
 cd Next Spring

If experiments now under way are successful and if road inn provement funds are available. work may start next spring to convert the Glacier Highway into a harG surfaced, non-skid pavement, it was learned today from the Pub lie Roads Administration office here.
 Five different types of asphalt and crushed rock surfacing ma terial are now being tried out in a stretch extending out the high way quarters of a mile from the city limits.
 Treatments on the road now being tried are too light for the ordinary traffic over the highway, 1t was stated, but the trial strips are expected to indicate the type of asphalt most suitable to weather and road conditions here.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-18
10% CUT IN DELIVERIES
 OF GASOLINE
Problem of Eastern Gas Rafioning Left in Lap of
 Service Station Men

WASHINGTON, Aug. Is. - Leon Henderson's Office Of Price Admin istration and Civilian Supply has ordered gasoline rationing of the Easts l0.O0O,0O0 motorists.
 The order cuts deliveries to gas stations by 10 percent but requires no rationing for commercial emer- qency vehicles, farm equipment or government machines. Thus, the fuel cut to pleasure cars may amount to 20 percent.
 This unprecedented peacetime or der places a new importance on the man at the fuel pumps. The orders leave entirely up to him how he will spread his supply Of gasoline around to customers after fueling all essential, unrestricted vehicles proportionately each day of each month.
 This provision may mean many headache for the service station attendants.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-18
MORE RECRUITS
 FOR NAVY HERE,
 TOTAL OF E NOW
Amber Officers, Men Held Open House Yesterday
 for 50 Juneauites

Juneau has been the best recruit ing stop for the U. S. s. Amber in Alaska, according to It. Com. Parke w. Willis, Officer In Charge of the Naval recruiting trip. A total of about 25 men have so far been re- cruited in Alaska.
 Since recruits from Alaska will only serve in Alaskan waters con- siderable interest has been shown by Juneau mer in Naval service by going aboard the Amber and asking questions about the service. Men who are interested are invited to contact officers aboard the ship between o'clock in the morning and 8 o'clock in the evening.
 It. Com. Willis said, We arc greatly pleased with the number of applicants which have been signed up and if it continues, our quota for Alaskan waters will be met. We also appreciate the hearty hospital ity shown by Juneau people toward the officers and men of the Amber. 7
 Yesterday afternoon between ? and o'clock about fifty local people attended the open house which was held aboard the Navy ship. The officers and men ap- peared in dress blues to welcome the guests and show them about. The Amber was moved from the Gov ernment dock yesterday to the ferry float for the convenience of
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-18
4 BILLION
 MORE FOR
 LEA5E.LEND
May Need More Funds for British Relief, Con-
 naIIy Reports

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s-Sena- tor Tom Connally, Texas Democrat, today predicted, after White House conference on international affairs, that Congress will be asked to appropriate in the neighborhood of $4,000,000,O00 additional for the Lease-Lend program, If and when the money is needed"
 By far the greater part of the original $70OO,OOo,OoO Lease-Lend appropriation is still unspent," de- clared Connally, who is Chairman Of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1941-08-18
pAA TO FERRY AIRCRAFT TO
 MIDDLE-EAST
Route Via West Africa Will Not Pass Through
 War Zone

WASHINGTON, Aug 18-Presi- dent Roosevelt disclosed today that the delivery of planes to the Brit ish forces in the middle-east will be speeded through a ferrying sys- tenn conducted by Pan American Airways.
 The White House announcement said the system would provide "di- rect speedy delivery of aircraft" from what President Roosevelt has termed the arsenal of democracy" to a critical point in the Orient.
 Under the agreement with the PAA, the airline will ferry planes to West Africa, then on to the middle-east. The delivery route will not pass through the zone of actual warfare.