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The Omaha guide., 1941-02-15
FORMER BANK OFFICIAL is
FIRST NEGRO GRAND JURY
FOREMAN

New York &C New York County
got its first Negro foreman Of a
Grand Jury when Robert P. Brad
dicks, former Harlem bank offio-
ial ana now connected with the Ser
vice Department of New York's
new oaily newspaper PM was
worn in Tuesday, Feb. 9Th. Dis
tr.ct Attorney Thomas E. Dewey
worked to have Braddicks appoint
ed.
The Omaha guide., 1941-02-15

Fort Bragg N. c.; and FIT. Living
ston, La.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01
NICE tribute
FROM BUSINESS

Following is an excerpt from the
April, 1941, issue of "The Nations
Business" which we regard as par
ticularly significant because of its
source:
"Some folks might challenge the
ability of construction men to handle
management problems and point to
the newspaper headlines that scream
about jurisdictional strikes. The truth
is that, since August, 1881, almost
no stoppages lasting more than a day
or two have been caused by disputes
between the unions affiliated with the
Building Trades Branch of the A. F.
of l.. The public has been misled by
newspaper articles that play up the
beginning of strike but give little
prominence to it's speedy settlement
Disputes between A. F. of l.. and c.
l. o. unions seeking a foothod in the
building trades have also been falsely
played up as jurisdictional quarrels
among the old established unions.
However, the Associated General
Contractors and unions got together
in 1889 and worked out machinery for
adjudication of jurisdictional disputes
which authorize spot decisions by the
president of the A. F. of l.. Building
Continued on Page TWo)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01
Green Urges AFL Unions Ban Strikes
During NofionoI Defense Emergency

of Labor had adopted a "no-strike"
policy, Mr. Green said he was proud
of the fine record made by the work
ers in unions affiliated with these de-
partments. AS result of their high
type Of service" he said, the naval
construction program of the Govern
ment is ahead of schedule, as we'll as
the greater part of the remainder of
the defense construction program.
"We have made and are making a
record of which our great movement
can we'll be proud" said Mr.. Green.
"The strikes which have occupied the
front pages of the public press, which
have been exploited over the radio as
existing in defense production indus
tries, were originated and supported
by the rebel, rival, dual movement.
We are in no way responsible for said
strikes or the communistic influence
which, operating under cover, inspired
many of them"
Calling upon every worker in AM
erica to "profoundly renew his devo-
ton, loyalty and pledge Of service to
the Government" Mr.. Green empha-
sized that the success of the defense
program depends largely on American
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01
Dies Expert Charges the Communists
Promote Strikes Called BY the G. !. O.

Washington, D. Cdr. J. B. Mat
thews, research director for the Spe-
cial House Committee Investigating
Un-American Activities, told the
House Military Affairs Committee in
it's investigation of the effect upon
the national defense program of labor
strife, that Communists had been ac-
tive in six major defense strikes con-
Quoted by Congress Of Industrial Or
ganizations unions.
At stormy hearing Dr. Matthews
said evidence showed that "approxi-
mately 40 per cent" of the delegates
to the last three CIO national con-
ventions had been members of the
Communist party, or very close to it.
DR.. Matthews gave this testimony
on major defense industry strikes:
Allis- Chalmers Manufacturing Com
pany, Milwaukee-There was a "dis-
tinct predominance of Communists in
the leadership" Of this strike, which
lasted seventy-fve days and was set
tied by the National Defense Media
tion Board after failure of back-to-
work appeal, voiced by Secretary
Knox and William S. Knudsen, Direc-
tor General Of the Office of Produc-
tion Management.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01

Ford Motor Company-Communist
leadership was "very strong"
International Harvester Company,
Chicago-"Local authorities, cooper
ating with the Dies committee, reached
the conclusion it was 100 per cent
directed by Communists"
Bethlehem Steel Corporation -
"There were a large number of Com
munists" active in strikes at Bethle-
hem, Pa, and Lackawanna, N. Y. DR..
Matthews estimated that about 160
Communists were active in the Beth
lehem walk-out and about forty at
Lackawanna. He said he was mot
prepared to say" how much influence
they welded.
Vultee Aircraft Corporation - The
Dies committee named eight members
of twenty-four-man strike commit
tee as Communists or connected with
Communist-front organizations, but
Dr. Matthews said that reports from
local authorities as we'll as agents of
the committee connected all but one
member of the committee" with the
Communist party.
Harvill Die Casting Corporation
The strike leaders were Kenneth Egg
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01
Duty Of Every Member To
Aid In Choosing Officiuls
To Head Organization
INSTALLED IN JULY
Oath Of Office To Be Taken
At Annual Convention
In Buffalo

All local unions affiliated with the
National Brotherhood of Operative
Potters are ready to vote for national
officers during the first meeting this
month. Ballots have been received
by the secretaries and some of the
locals have made arrangements to
open the polls early to allow all men,
bers a chance to cast their votes.
The Brotherhood members elect their
officers every odd year for q two-year
term. Those chosen to lead the or
ganiZation will take the oath of office
at the national convention to be held
in Buffalo this July.
All members are urged to fulfill
their duty to the organization and to
themselves by being present at the
meeting to help choose the Executive
Board they feel best fitted to carry
on the work of the potters' union.
President James NJ. Duffy, Secre-
tary-Treasurer John D. McGillivray,
First Vice President E. L. Wheatley
and Second Vice President Frank Hull
are all unopposed for reelection, hav-
ing had no opposition in the primary
campaign.
Richard c. Reedy, warehouseman
from Local Union No. AZ in Salem
and James Slaven, liner from Local
Union No. l24, East Liverpool, are the
opponents in the race for third vice
president. The contest for fourth vice
presiden. is Between Ci.aries FouitCa,
Local Union No. so of Camden and
the incumbent, Charles Zimmer Of
Trenton's Local Union No. as. Both
are sanitary casters.
/ George H. Newbon, present fifth
vice president, kilnman from Local
! Union No. 35, Trenton, is opposed by
Harry Robson, sanitary caster from
Local Union No. so in Camden Both
contestants for sixth vice president are
from casters Local Union No. 4 in
East Liverpool. They are Joseph P.
Buchheit and the present board men,
Der, George Turner.
! Clair F. Armstrong, decorating
kilnman of Local Union No. l24 in
East Liverpool is on the ballot with
kilnman Charles F. Jordan of Local
Union No. SO, Sebring, for the office
of seventh vice president which the
latter now holds.
The contest for eighth vice presi-
dent is between Joshua Chadwick, jig
german, Local Union No. -, East
Liverpool, the incumbent, and Roy NJ.
Thompson, a liner from Local Union
No. 124, also of East Liverpool.
For the honor of attending the
CONTINUED on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01
Sanitary Increase
IS IsAPprecioted BY
Local Union No. rs
Trenton Locul to Take Place
In Stdte Building Trades
Council Soon

Trenton, N. J.-Compared with re-
cent sessions, Locas,FtsGon No. as had
rather slim turnout last Friday,
but the boys are probably reserving
their strength for next week when
we hope to fulfill our obligations in
the election of national officers and
delegates to the convention.
Our boys, too, were probably cele-
brating the S per cent general in
crease which went into effect April 49,
then also it was bonus pay day for
the month of March, in which probably
65 per cent or more Of our members
participated.
We wonder how many stop to ap-
preciate the efforts of the Brother
hood and the conference committee in
bringing about the increase. A little
praise might help much more than
the criticism they hear so often. The
committee was very disappointed that
they could not do more, especially
along certain lines, but they do feel
that another step in the right di-
rection has been taken.
We do wish to thank Messrs. Aitken
Bentley, Wrightstrom, Van Solver and
Rhoades for their time and patience
in the repeated discussions we have
Continued or Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01

Washington, D. C.-President Will
liam Green directly urged all unions
affiliated with the American Fedora
ton of Labor to adhere to strict no.
strike policy during the national de-
fense emergency.
Not an hour or day should be lost
in production, Mr.. Green warned, if
America is to be fully prepared in
time to defend herself and extend aid
to other democracies.
"By giving service, by avoiding
strikes, by making such sacrifices as
the exigencies of the situation re-
quire now," Mr.. Green advised the five
million members of the A. F. of L.,
"you may avoid making greater sac
rifices in the future"
Mr.. Green's appeal for 100 per cent
labor cooperation in the defense pro-
gram was contained in letter sent
to national and international unions,
State federations of labor, city CEN
trail bodies and Federal labor unions,
which together make up the American
Federation of Labor.
Calling attention to the fact that
the Metal Trades Department and the
Building and Construction Trades De-
partment of the American Federation
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01
Raise Is Grunted
Members Of L. u. so
Third Boost Since Full Is Ap.
precidted By Cdnden
SdnitarY Workers

Camden, N. 1.-THE Camden Pot
terry granted a general increase to all
employees, members of Local Union
No. 5O.2All hourly rates were increased
seven cents and casting prices in
proportion. The increase throughout
the shop averaged eight per cent and
is fairly uniform. A few Of the men,
bers thought it should have been re-
troactive, but this was explained at
our last meeting to the satisfaction Of
all. This increase makes the third
since last fall and shows that the man
agement recognizes the need for bet
ter pay and the rising cost Of living.
1t also proves that there is complete
accord between management and Lo-
cal Union No. so. We commend the
management of the Camden Pottery,
our shop committee and First Vice
President f. l.. Wheatley for their
ability to settle these things fairly.
Our last meeting was we'll attended
with more than one hundred members
present. Local Union No. SO now has
1853 members on the books. Our busiest
officers are the financial secretary and
defense collector keeping up with new
members coming into the organiza-
tion and others withdrawing. Several
members have left US to go to the
ship yards and others to training
camp to work for Uncle Sam for a
year.
Members should keep in mind that
we vote for national officers Friday,
May 2, also elect delegates to the
national convention. Our quota is three
delegates and we should be careful
to pick men who have the ability to
represent us.
Two softball teams were organized
last week, playing their first game
last Saturday. The shipping
team beat the casters Is to 8. l hear
that they intend to pick their best
(Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01
MOP Insurance
Meeting Approval
Brotherhood Plan Compared
With Mutuul Benefit
Associations

The group insurance plan being
presented to the potters through the
National Brotherhood of Operative
Potters. is being accepted whole
heartedly OH the plants visited By the
solicitors. There is no doubt about
the plan receiving the required rs per
cent endorsement needed on the vari-
Gus shops to make it effective.
In many plants the required per-
centage has already been signed with
still many workers not contacted. With
the many advantages offered, it is not
improbable that many plants will soon
be signed 100 per cent.
Francis White, local agent in charge
of the solicitation has been unable to
attend some of the local union meet
ings, but states that it is his inten-
ton to visit every local union just as
soon as possible. At this time the
plan will be explained fully and all
questions answered.
Last week the insurance representa-
tives visited one plant having in force
a mutual benefit plan, which up to
the present time had been accepted by
the members as the ideal setup.
In order to make a presentation
fair to both plans, a blackboard was
placed where all could see and the
advantages Of the two forms Of COW
erage set forth. Some items were
identical, but on some major issues
vast differences in favor of the n.
B. of O. P. plan were easily seen.
A few of the items follow:
NBOP Plan M. B. A. Plan
Sick and Accident Weekly Benefits
Per Disability
13 weeks 13 weeks
Sick and Accident Benefits per year
No Limit 13 weeks
Cronic or Recurring Disability
No Limit 13 weeks
Waiting period before benefits start
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01
Called ,Below-the-Belt' Blow
At Organized Labor BY
Federation
ANTI-UNION BILL
Labor Urged to Rally Forces
To Defedt Undemocrdtic
Proposed

Washington, D. C.-The American
Federation of Labor launched an all
out effort to defeat the Vinson Bill
which, under the guise of promoting
uninterrupted production in defense
industries, aims a dangerous below
the-belt blow at organized labor.
President William Green in a letter
to each member of the House of Rep.
resentatives declared the bill is a form
of legislative compulsion that is "tre-
mendously offensive to free American
workers."
Secretary-Treasurer George Meany
wired all State Federations of Labor
to bring pressure upon their Con-
gressmen against the bill which he
described as "anti-union, anti-strike
and anti-closed shop"
"This bill will have solid support
of all open-shoppers," Meany's tele-
gram continued. Labor must rally all
it's strength to defeat this undemo-
cratic proposal"
Following up these actions, the
Building and Construction Trades De-
partment and the Metal. Trades De-
partment of the American Federation
of Labor wired their local council all
over the country to urge their Con.
gressmen to vote against the bill.
According to press reports, the Vim.
son Bill stands good chance to pass
the House unless there is a sudden
change in sentiment, despite the fact
that the Roosevelt Administration and
all liberal forces are solidly opposed
to it.
Therefore, it is important that labor
rally all of it's power and influence
against the bill. It's passage in the
House would be considered victory
for labor's enemies even though il
stands practically no chance of get
ting through the Senate.
The text of President Green's let
ter to the members of the House of
Representatives follows:
"H. r. 4139, of which Congressman
Vinson is the author, is highly OBJ
jectionable to the officers and mem
bers of the American Federation of
Labor. For that reason am appealing
to you to vote against the adoption OF
this proposed legislation.
"The enactment of this measure will
arouse deep feeling and discomfort
among the workers of the nation. This
would be unfortunate, because the neeG
of the moment is unity in thought
purpose and action on the part of al
classes of people.
Why should labor, and particularly
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01
LOCAL UNION 1873
PLANNING PARTY

At the regular meeting April II,
of Local Union No. 1873, Brothers Jack
Vanaman, Robert Brown, Art Hanna
Ernie Workman and James Barnhart
We're appointed to a committee to
formulate plans for a party to cele-
brate the increased activities Of our
local.
Since the first of the year our local
has made progress in every phrase of
activity. We certainly appreciate the
leadership of Robert Brown as presi-
dent and the tireless efforts Of Brother
Art Hanna as financial secretary
treasurer.
We are sorry we must loose Brother
Hanna, but our loss will be another's
gain. Brother Hanna recently was
given a kilnfreman position, thereby
forcing him to resign as financial
secretary-treasurer. We held an cleo
ton to fill the vacancy thus created
and Brother Robert Brown was named
to fill the office. Brother HaroldNeville
was elected to fill the office Of presi-
dent
Our local expects to function better
as we go along. We believe our at
tendance is going to grow and hope to
see lot Of unfamiliar faces around
to take mart in our discussions.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01
u. S. Home Defense
Community Work.
Says WPA Speaker
Internal Defense Here Means
Continuance and Growth
Of Service

New York City GLNS).-The in
ternal defense Of America is a COM
munity job, Mrs. Florence Kerr, AS
sistant Commissioner Of the Works
Project Administration, told members
of the Soroptimst Clubs of America
at a dinner here.
Home defense in America does not
mean what it means abroad-air raid
precautions and drills, and the evac-
uation of children under lombard
ment, Mrs. Kerr pointed out. 1t
means, rather, she explained, "the
continuance of old and familiar COM
munity services. We hope and pray
that our home defense may never
mean those other things for u.s."
Need Declared Urgent
While home defense in America
means no more than simple and home
ly service at present, the need is none
the less urgent, Mrs. Kerr declared.
"Home defense challenges our COM
munities to do tasks that are quite
essential, even though less heroic,
than the tasks performed by men and
women of England on their home
front. Some of our tasks are new
tasks. But, by and large, our job to-
day is to continue-and to extend
community services that are already
established. We must see that they
reach more and more people who need
their benefits.
"These familiar community services
have always been important. But they
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01
LOCALS PREPARE TO CAST BALLOTS
FOR MEMBERS OF EXECUTIVE BOARD
Local No. So Annuul
PdrtY One Of Best
Sebring Close to Being 1907
Union Town-Aided BY
T. E. L. Council

Sebring, Ohio.-The annual party of
Local Union No. 50 was held Friday
evening, April Is. Much credit is due
the business men Of this city, the
Webber Brewing Company Of East
Liverpool, Lisey's Distributing Com
pany Of Salem, the Nickel Plate Com
pany of New Philadelphia and last
but not least the members Of the COM
mittee.
Plenty Of solid and liquid refresh
ments were provided for the men folks
in the basement. Pop, ice cream,
sandwiches and coffee were served on
the main floor for the ladies' and
children. A fine evening was enjoyed
in playing Bingo and dancing to the
music of the Hoopie band with Slim
Blake as leader.
Special credit should go to Chair
man Frank Buehler and the ladies'
Of the committee for their untiring
efforts in arranging one Of the best
parties we have ever enjoyed. All in
all, it was one big evening. We wish
to thank Frank Cartwright and the
members Of his crew for their assist
ance. Also City Marshal Jim Brown
for his fine cooperation and to all who
in any way contributed to the success
Of the party.
AS this seems to be the season for
boosting your favorite candidates |
believe it is time We were giving our
favorite son some consideration. We
want the trade to know we are very
much interested in the reelection OF
Brother Charles Jordan to the office
of seventh vice president. For the
benefit of members who have not had
the opportunity of becoming acquaint-
| Continued on Page Twol
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01
GENERAL ELECTION SCHEDULED FIRST Meeting MONTH
VINSoN BILL DENOUNCED BY GREEN
AS IMPOSING SERFDoM on LABOR
Anti-Strike Bills
Hit By p. v. McNutt
Definite Trend To SlaverY.
Says Federal Security
Administrator

New York, N. Y.-Paul V. McNutt,
Federal Security Administrator, told
the annual Jefferson dinner of the
National Democratic Club that "more
democracy" and not less is essential
to our defense program.
Mr.. McNutt opposed all proposals
to abandon any of the social or labor
legislation enacted since President
Roosevelt assumed office in 1888, and
insisted that they had strengthened
rather than weakened democracy for
it's struggle with totalitarianism.
Denying statements that strikes
have imperiled American defense pro-
duction, Mr.. McNutt denounced pro-
posed legislation to outlaw strikes,
punish strikers and the like.
Free labor, he predicted, will "out-
produce" slave labor. "The relatively
few strikes that plague us" have not
caused one-seventieth of the loss of
production in our defense program,
he said, as have sickness and acci-
dents. He called for the country to
pay more attention to the health of
it's average citizens as defense meas
ure to reduce time lost for such
reasons.
'The bottleneck is not strikes" he
asserted. "1t is human health"
Referring to American workers, he
said:
Astounding suggestions are being
made in Congress and elsewhere.
Strikes must be outlawed. Strikers
punished. 1t is choice, we are told,
between defense and the closed shop.
after $50 years of effort to in
sure labor against the worst abuse of
the capitalistic system, we are now
told we must give those efforts up
Continued on Page Two)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1941-05-01
0'MuhoneyAsks for
Increased Wage To
Low-Income GROUPS
Senator Luuds Union Labor
Lite Insurance Co. At
Annual Meeting

Baltimore, Md.-Senator Joseph C.
O'Mahoney told the fifteenth annual
shareholders meeting of the Union
Labor Life Insurance Company "bus-
mess and labor must get to work and
build up the income of those at the
bottom Of the scale"
Discussing the work of the Tenn
porary National Economic Committee,
of which he is chairman, and which
has given much attention to the in
stituton Of life insurance, Senator
O'Mahoney said his committee recon-
mended to Congress that our demo-
cratic and capitalistic system be
maintained by honestly enforcing the
antitrust laws against business COM
enterprise by affording some sort of
\ reward to those who put their money
to work in new industry. He ex-
pressed the hope that the work of
his committee will result in the
spreading Of a better understanding
of the fundamental facts governing
our economic life.
The Senator complimented the
Union Labor Life Insurance Com
pany upon it's growth and prosperity
and stated that "the reports made by
your officers IS indicate a very
high degree of financial stability"
In his report to the directors and
shareholders, the company's presi-
dent Matthew Woll, who is also a
vice president of the American Fed
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