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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-12-18
Pacific Coast Anti-Lobor Groups
Banned By Labor Relations Board

Four notorious anti-labor organiza-
tions on the Pacific Coast which have
for years warred on unions with the
aid of huge "slush funds" contributed
by Tory employers were found guilty
of lawbreaking by the National Labor
Relations Board.
They are: Southern Californians,
Inc, the Merchants and Manufacture
ers' Association, the Neutral Thou
sands and the Employees Advisory
Service, all of which operated chiefly
in and around Los Angeles, as part
of a bosses plot to keep the region
"open shop" by shook or crook"
All four put forward the claim that
they were "civic" groups and, there
fore, not covered by the Wagner Act.
The board riddled this argument, de-
claring they were mere "blinds" for
anti-union employers and subject to
the law just like other bosses. 1t or
dered them to end their illegal activi-
ties. .....
The board found that Southern Cal
ifornians was the top agency of the
labor haters. 1t carried on most of
the propaganda against unions and
likewise financed the other three or
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ganizations to the tune of hundreds
Of thousands Of dollars.
The Merchants and Manufacturers
role,the board said, was that of a
strikebreaking agency and operator of
"scab" employment service. The
Neutral Thousands also known as "T.
N. T." sponsored formation of "com-
pany unions," disguised as "indepen-
DENTS" Actual work of organizing the
dummies" was done by a subsidiary,
the Employees Advisory Service.
Anti-labor conspiracies of these or
ganizations and the vast "war chests"
that financed them were brought to
light in an investigation of unfair
labor practice charges filed against
four. Los Angeles tent and awning
manufacturers by A. F. of L. and c.
l. o. unions. These manufacturers
made use Of the services" offered by
the anti-labor groups to keep out bona
fide unions. They were likewise or
dered by the board to stop their law
violations.
"T. N. T." and IN. & NJ" collabo-
rated closely in the under-cover drive,
the boards report revealed. I'M. &
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with the British War Relief Society.
Carpenter local unions from all
parts of the country have contributed
$4,97O to aid British labor since the
campaign opened last May, according
to Matthew Woll, Vice President of
the A. F. of L. and Chairman of the
American Labor Committee to Aid
British Labor, in a report on the re-
sponse to date of this important A. F.
of L. union to his humanitarian ap-
peal.
Fifteen of the unions have con-
tributed 500 or over," Mr.. Woll
stated, with one contribution of $525
from Carpenters Local No. 169 Of
East St. Louis, Illinois, which was
raised by a special assessment of so
cents per member for this purpose"
The Carpenters have responded
from every section of the country, ac-
cording to the committees report, in
cluding the following states: Ala
bama, Arizona, California, Colorado,
Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Indiana,
Iowa, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Min
nesota, New Hampshire, New Jersey,
New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon,
Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Wash
ington, West Virginia, Wyoming.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-12-18
BrickIoyers Bon All Work Stoppoges
In Patriotic Response To War Needs

Washington, D. C.-Strict orders
were sent to all subordinate locals of
the Bricklayers, Masons and Plaster
ers international Union not to strike
under any circumstances.
The message from the unions Ex-
ecutive Board was dispatched immedi-
ately after Americas declaration of
war against Japan by President Harry
C. Bates and Secretary R. J. Gray.
1t follows:
ut now becomes the duty of every
American citizen who has enjoyed the
privileges and benefits of this great
nation to do everything within his
power to advance the cause of our
great country in this struggle that has
been forced upon US.
"Many of the younger members of
this international union will be called
upon to enter combat service in the
defense of our country. Those of us
who stay at home must bend every ef-
fort in the direction of creating those
things that will give our combat for
ces every necessary weapon and in
strument to defeat the enemies Of this
country.
During the emergency our organi-
zation has conducted itself in an ad-
mirable manner and we have been free
from strikes and stoppages Of work on
all defense projects. We call upon
all officers and members of our sub
ordinate unions to maintain this rec
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-12-18
Agreement Signed By Electricians
And Rural EIecfrificufion Unit

A far-reaching agreement, which
sets new landmark of cooperation
between organized labor and the gov
ernment in the production of cheap
power for the nations farmers, was
signed by the Rural Electrification
Administration and the international
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers.
The union pact is the first to be
entered into by the R. E. A. since its
founding five years ago, and is the
elimination of prolonged negotiations
between President Ed j. Brown of the
Electrical Workers and Harry Slat-
terry, administrator of the R. E. A.
One of the major goals of the
agreement is to bring about the kind
of union management cooperation on
r. E. A. power lines that has already
been achieved under the Tennessee
Valley Authority, with great benefits
to consumers, workers and the govern
ment.
The rural power lines, which are
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managed by local cooperatives under
the guidance Of the R. E. A., already
serve 10000 workers. Ultimately they
will provide cheap Juice" to 5000, 900
farmers and have a working force of
over $4,000.
Under the new agreement, the
union pledges itself to build up a
select group of maintenance workers
for the r. E. A. lines; establish state
councils of these workers, and do all
in it's powers to avoid strikes. 1t also
promises the institute program of
education to make the workers con-
scious of the farmers problems, the
cooperative movement, and the quasi
public" character of their positions.
In return, the R. E. A. commits it.
self to the observance of high labor
standards, and will endeavor to per-
suade all rural "co-ops" to adopt the
standards. These are to include the
payment by most of the "co-ops" of
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-12-18
Building Trades
Form Plans With
War. Navy Chiefs
Calls On, District Councils
To Obey No-Strike
Policy

Washington, D. C.-President John
P. Coyne of the Building and Con-
struction Trades Department of the
American Federation of Labor called
an emergency meeting of the heads of
the nineteen unions affiliated with the
department to map a program of CO.
operation with the Government during
the war emergency.
Mr.. Coyne revealed that high Of
fcials of the War Department, the
Navy Department and other Federal
defense agencies will take part in the
conference and assist in shaping
plans.
At the same time, Mr.. Coyne sent
kilograms to all Building and Con-
struction Trades Council throughout
the country directing strict ad-
herence to the provisions of the policy
that no cessation of work for any
reason whatever on national defense
projects be permitted"
Building tradesmen are fully
aware Of the responsibility placed up.
on them," Mr.. Coyne declared, "ano
will not be found lacking in thei,
duty.
Japanese aggression has aroused
in our people determination to see
this war brought to a successful con
clusion.
"The no-strike policy of the Build
ing and Construction Trades Depart
ment of the American Federation Of
Labor, contained in the stabilizatior
agreement with Government agencies
will be made 100 per cent effective
due to, tn declaration of war OF
Japan"
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ord. In the event questions may arise
on any defense work which cannot be
settled by local arbitration the mat
ters must be referred to this inter-
national union and under no circum-
stances shall there be any stoppage
of work.
"We urge that you go even beyond
this and in your Central Labor Bodies
and Building Trades Councils, impress
upon every one you come in contact
with the absolute necessity Of exert
ing every effort in their power to
maintain and preserve this great ma
tion in which we have all enjoyed
greater privileges than have ever
existed in any other country on the
globe.
"Let it not be said that the men,
bership of this great institution has
not exerted every effort within its
power to aid our country and the
President of the United States in this
crisis.
ave hope the forces Of all organ
lied labor of every description will
join in this effort and that a confer
ence will be held to devise ways and
means by which the forces Of organ
lied labor can be best utilized to
meet the task that confronts us. You
may be assured that the executive
officers of our international union will
put forth every effort in this direction
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Special Session Of Wage Conference
Opened Tuesday Morning in New York
L. j. No. As Given
Wage Increases
Zi1n1ner Asks Cooperation
With Firm In Air
Ruid Drills

trenton, N. J.-lhe meeting OF
Local Union No. as was packed full
of items Of interest and Of the great
est Importance.
First and foremost was the report
of Brother thinner, chairman of the
Conference Committee. He gave the
results of the committee meeting with
the officials Of the Trenton Potteries
Company which was held December 9.
In spite of the very uncertain con-
ditions that are facing the Sanitary
Pottery Industry, he was glad to state
that the committee won some very ap-
preciable increases which will be in
our next pay envelopes. AS these in
creases have not been figured out yet
for the different articles, we will not
state them in detail until later.
The officials who represented the
firm were E. S. Aitken, Rydstrom, Van
Solver, F. Bentley and F. Rhoades.
The local was represented by Vice
President E. L. Wheatley, Vice Presi-
dent thinner, Organizer James Solon,
Brothers R. Templeton, T. Elson, ].
Abrams, J. Cooper, L. Ansell, NJ.
Gevak, A. Davies and r. Sleepy.
We are very thankful for the
friendly attitude which exists between
the company and the men. We be-
lieve this is due to the forbearance Of
our members and the conservativeness
of our local leaders. The manufac-
turers deserve equal credit in their eff
forts to meet our requests and main
tain satisfactory relations.
Local ass membership wishes to
thank the committee for their effort
and time which they have SO willingly
given to further the interests of all.
Brother thinner asks that we CO.
operate with the firm in air raid
drills and he deplored the fact that
I, someone had been uncivil to guard
when asked to present his identifica-
ton button. We hope this will not
happen again.
A rising vote Of thanks and con.
gratulations was given Brother Fred
Hodgkinson on the occasion of his
leaving US to take foremanship
Brother Fred is to take Elmer Lewis
place and the latter, we understand
| is promoted to the general foreman
ship which is held by Mr.. Cecil loft
Mr.. loft is planning to retire.
Nomination Of officers for the next
six months were opened and election
| will take place Friday night. Brother
Simpson has promised US fried oys.
ters and we hope to have music and
entertainment.
We received a reply from Loca
Union No. 35 and if all goes we'll, we
will bowl them early in January, SC
keep your eyes open for the exact
| date.
A brother who got in wrong with
the firm has been reinstated through
the good work Of the shop committee
and some of the members. When peo
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AE Leaders Meet
Wars Crisis With
No-Sfrike Pledge
Union Heuds Promise F.D.R.
Their Full Support In
Total War

Washington, D. Corresponding to
the war emergency, leaders of Amer
lean Federation of Labor unions
throughout the nation pledged their
organizations and members to refrain
from striking for any cause. -,.
President William Green called
special meeting of the Executive
Council last Monday to make the no.
strike policy 100 per cent effective.
On the heels of his appeal to Amer
lean workers "to keep steadfastly on
the job," assurances came pouring in
to AFL headquarters from every Sec
tion of the country that the five mil
lion members of the AFL will stand
by the President and give full sup
port to the Government. Excerpts
from the outstanding messages of sup
port received at AFL headquarters
follow:
John P. Coyne, President of the
Building and Construction Trades De-
partment of the Allan official
order has been sent to all Building
and Construction Trades Councils
throughout the nation directing strict
adherence to the provisions of the
policy that no cessation of work for
any reason whatever on national de-
fense projects be permitted. A meet
ing was called in Washington Dec. II
to consider how to best help and sup
port the war program.
Joseph McDonagh, Secretary Treas
urer Of the Metal Trades Department
The Metal Trades Department of
the American Federation of Labor
stands 100 per cent with the Amer
lean people in support of the Gov
ernment in this crisis. We fully ap-
prove the position taken by Presi-
dent Green. .s-.-4 .,.-.4
Executive Board of the Bricklayers,
Masons and Plasterers International
Union-During the emergency our
ourganization has conducted itself in
an admirable manner and we have
been free from strikes and stoppages
of work on all defense projects. We
call upon all officers and members
of our subordinate unions to maintain
this record. In the event questions
may arise on any defense work which
cannot be settled by local arbitra-
tion the matters must be referred to
this international union and under no
circumstances shall there be any stop
page of work.
George Masterton, President, United
Association of Plumbers and Steam
fitters-The United Association SUBJ
scribes 100 per cent to the policy
announced by President Green.
The New York State Federation
of Labor, representing 100000 AFL
members in the Empire State, sent
this telegram to President Roosevelt:
"We pledge to you our readiness to
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Evening star., 1941-12-07

ambition of every Girl Scout is 70
be chosen as a representative to this
conference.
Janet Bovard, II. a senior at
Coolidge High School, is one Of the
lucky few who have been able to
realize this ambition. Here is how
she happened to be chosen to rep
resent Washington at Camp Bonnie
Brae, Massachusetts, where the con-
ference was held this year. 1t was
early in July when a call went out
to all the senior troops urging them
to select the one of their members
whom they thought most worthy
of receiving the camp scholarship.
This girl was to attend a tea 2r
which the final choosing wa-s TO
be done.
Janet was duly elected from her
troop and rushed off to the tea a.
most before she knew what was
happening. She wasn't much Wor-
ried because she knew she didn't
have a chance of being selected.
However, she was q little more wor-
ried when upon arriving she found
that the judges we're. going to base
their decision largely upon what
they could observe at that time
concerning the girls bearing, ease
Evening star., 1941-12-07
Hanger for Potholders Is
Welcome Christmas Gift
By Betty Jean McMillen.

Your mother will welcome a wood
en- animal hanger for potholders as
a Christmas gift-and she'll think
even more of it because you made
1t yourself.
You'll need a piece Of three-ply
wood, three small hook screws, an
animal drawing. a sheet of white
paper. sheet of carbon paper, col
ored crayons. white sheilac, coping
saw and sandpaper.
On the white sheet of paper draw
an animal in outline Any animal
that has simple lines will do, like
an owl or squirrel. Make the draw
ing about nine inches long and five
or six inches wide at the farthest
points. If you are unable to draw
the animal you want, you may find
a picture of it in an old magazine.
Cut out the picture and place 1t on
the paper. Draw around the pic
ture. Now you have your pattern.
Place the pattern over carbon pa
per, and place both on the three
ply wood. Have the carbon side of
tne paper ldCIIlS lIle Woou' 81 liiaV
the design will be reproduced on
the wood when you trace over the
animal. Now trace over the design
with pencil.
Saw the animal out with the cop
ing saw. Sandpaper the rough edges.
With the crayons draw in the eyes,
nose, mouth and other necessary
lines. Shellac both sides of the
ven animal. When it is abso-
Evening star., 1941-12-07

MarSS nads' lndt nlSIlu we
attended a dance and met other
delegates. On Saturday morning
every one attended criticism round
tables and general discussion groups
led by well-known newspaper cor
respondents and editors.
At these discussion groups we
learned that first of all for our
school ANIMALS We should have a
theme and carry this through the
book This theme need not be
greatly stressed, but should be used
to connect one part of the annual
with another.
The newspapers and ANIMALS were
both reprimanded because they try
to bury" advertisements in a corner.
1t was suggested that We try to
enliven our advertisers space with
snapshots, variation in the setup,
and different type. These helpful
suggestions are now being applied
to our publica tons
Saturday evening found the dele
gates at the final banquet, where
awards and trophies for the best
school ANIMALS and newspapers were
presented. AS an example for us.
rush edition of Ring-tum Phi, the
university newspaper, was written,
copy read. printed, published and
edited while We were at the banquet.
Each delegate received a CODY of
the publication.
Evening star., 1941-12-07

clipping which contained valuable
history. I learned that the early
settlers of Germantown went to the
courthouse at Rockville to pay taxes
on their land. The clerk asked them
the name of their community, and
they replied that it had none. The
clerk glanced down the list of names
and noticed that most Of them we're
German, so he suggested they name
their home Germantown" and they
agreed
Meanwhile. I collected old snap
shots of Germantown and took
some new ones for comparison. The
pictures showed surprising change
in architecture in 80 years. Next I
composed an analysis of the indus
tries, occupations. organizations and
amusements Of Germantown and
wrote of typical week end spent
there.
From the shop teacher at school I
bought two maple sheets the size of
a notebook and shellacked them.
These became the covers for my
notebook, with leather thongs to
hold them together with the pages
and thus making it possible to add
more material later. The project
acquainted me with facts I previ-
ously had not known about Ger
mantown and also furnished me lots
of enjoyment.
Evening star., 1941-12-07

pdlIlG lIle DdCkklOuIlu "llltc anu Icl
it dry. If one coat doesn't make 1t
paper white. give it a second.
When ready. cut along the land
scape from A to B to represent the
top of the hills and the roof of the
building. Notice that there are three
roof lines to cut and one to be drawn.
The chimney is in the cut outline.
With the top outline cut, use a
large lead pencil, or charcoal, if pos
sible. Shade in the lines of the hills
with the pencil. The lower shadings,
under the sleigh and reindeer, should
be put in at the same time. Sleigh
and reindeer are to be cut separately
and mounted in the foreground.
As the illustration represents q
scene in the distance. have the fig
ures small rather than large. Your
best plan would be to secure two
pictures of reindeer and one of the
sleigh bearing Santa. for patterns.
Cut the figures from cardboard.
If the figures you find can't be cut,
trace the figures with tracing paper
Use these for patterns. If you use
cut pictures, paste them on card
board which has been cut to the
pattern.
If the figures are cut from white
cardboard. draw the harness, hoofs.
eyes and line about the head of the
reindeer. In the same way copy, by
drawing, the sleigh and Santa.
Lines and harness are made of
black cloth or stained cardboard.
Glue the lines and tugs in place,
fastening the three figures together.
There is way to make your back
ground of hills and roof seem real
istically covered with snow. Lay it
fiat on large table. Using a white
paste. spread the painted surface
lightly with the paste. Sprinkle on
artificial snow thickly and with
clean rolling pin roll the snow down
firmly into the paste and let it
dry.
With background and figures
ready for the window. set the fig
ures close to the glass. wrong side
toward you. so that there will be
space of at least few inches be-
tween background and figures. Have
three small blocks of light weight
wood. Glue firmly to reindeer and
sleigh on one side and to the back
ground on the other.
Place the background in the WIN
dow, finished side out and as near
flush as possible with the inner
wainscoting.
The windowsill space should have
been covered with white tissue pa
per, upon which shadings are drawn
to match the background This
paper should seem to be only a con-
tinuance of the hills.
Now for the lighting This is ac-
complished by trial and error. In
some manner suspend a tilted light
bulb above large, round shade or
reflector so that it sends the light
directly onto your scene. You may
have to try several sizes of bulbs
before you get the exact amount of
light for the effect of an outdoor
winter night scene.
To determine this draw the
shades all the way down tightly to
the sill Turn on the light for the
scene and 60 out to your front walk.
From this vantage ground study
and change until you are satisfied
with the results.
Evening star., 1941-12-07

birthday greeting from her boy
friend in the Army that she in
vited Jimmy to tea. Jimmy also de-
livered singing message to Senator
Wheeler of Montana.
Another way Jimmy has of earn
ing money is photography. AS the
son of a professional photographer,
he has printed proofs for his father.
taken actual pictures, and printed
pictures for neighbors.
Pleasure and work are combined
in Hugh "Dinky" Belote's job as a
golf caddie. Any Saturday or Sun
day Dinky, who is 16, can be seen
at East Potomac Park golf course
He has caddied for Tony Penna.
Jimmy Thompson, Gene Sarazen,
and Cliff Spencer, all big name
golfers. During his career as a
caddie, he's been hit by golf balls
six times. Dinky has an opportunity
to play golf once a week and is on
the school golf team.
The boy who last filled your gas
tank might have been 17-year-old
RAYMOND Coulombe, as every Sat-
urday Ray is gas station atten-
dant and receives $3.50 a day. He
finds the work interesting and chose
1t because he likes mechanical
things. Ray does lubricating, over
hauling and general repairing. At
his job he meets all types Of people,
and there's always a lot of excite
ment when a wreck is hauled in.
Norman Brown. Is. known as
Peanut" because of his short sta
ture, worked all summer answering
telephone calls IN sign painters
shop. He also painted some Of the
minor details such as the back
ground. Now that Peanut is back in
school, he has a new occupation,
watching the foul line at a bowling
alley. The bowlers are so good they
watch the foul line themselves, and
all I do is collect the dollar for two
hours without work" he said. In
this way, Peanut has seen quite
few championship matches.
Herrold Brooks. although only 16,
has tried his hand at four occupa-
tions. During the holiday season
last year, he earned S25 selling
Christmas trees. Herrold and his
brother cut the trees from a friends
farm. and the only expense was $40
which they paid for a lot on Rhode
Island avenue. They sold trees for
three and half days, so the profit
was good.
After this. Herrold was not con-
tent to be idle. During the summer,
he worked as a landscaper and car
penter's helper. He helped plant
trees and shrubbery and beautify
private homes 1t was hard work to
lift trees and sod. AS a carpenters
helper, Herrold worked in the con-
struction of private homes in Be-