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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
Political
Activities

We welcome the opportunity of
giving our members some good
news about the future of the Po-
litical Activities Committee.
Some of the members of Local
IL, or those outside the Local who
know about our activities might
have gained the impression that we
would allow the Political Activities
Committee die a natural death,
particularly since we were unsuc-
cessful in electing any of our can
didates in the November election.
Defeat has not dampened our
ardor nor. discouraged us. On the
other hand, defeat has had the
opposite reaction and stimulates us
to greater efforts and determina-
tion to keep building and gain
strength for the next political bat
tie.
We who belong in the ranks of
the workers are not accustomed to
gaining our point on the first at
tempt. We know from experience
that we must often make repeated
attempts before we are successful
in gaining our point.
And so it is in the political field.
We do not consider the loss of the
last election anything more than a
temporary setback, and we all feel
that we would rather go down
fighting for a principle, than to
win by giving up important points
or by unfavorable compromise.
We have an issue before us.
That issue is to strengthen our
ranks and make ourselves a strong
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
ELBOW BENDERS

about change for quarter with
which to purchase pack of Cam
els from the automatic vender.
Roseland Henry who slaves for
the Toledo Commutator would be
good friend of Sir Walter Ra-
leigh, if Sir Raleigh were still
living. But since Sir Walter is
dead, she keeps his memory fresh
and green by indulging in the nico-
tine weed, and the stronger the
better. Members of the EBEES are
taking up a collection to send her
box of cigars for Christmas.
Randy Gray, Local 12's outstand-
ing exponent of the light fantastic,
practically stops the show when he
demonstrates the correct way to
pitch a polka. Randy says, 81
recommend polka dancing for all
those who are worried about their
figures. How do you suppose /
keep my svelt figure?
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
BY EZA GUZzLER

Elbow benders, long a cherished
institution in these parts still has
an open charter for all who wish to
join. All you need is the price and
a spot in the proper place in the
Local IL recreation center.
Carmen Broderick, charter mem
Der of long standing and Beau
Brummel par excellence still is
the number one man of the
EBEES. elbow benders.) Long
known for his charming and grace
full manners, Brother Broderick is
the favorite of all the ladies who
attend the EBEES sessions, and
what is more, they, too, are his
favorites.
In addition to his Difference to
the fair ones, Carmen can always
find time to slip away for few
moments and heckle the boys who
give him service. He never gets
nasty about the refreshment serv-
ice; but does a fine job of gripping
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
caneo chaf+er

Two more of the employees of
the American Can Unit have left
to join the armed forces.
John Stanko has left for the
army and gave the promise 10
make it plenty hot for Tojo, while
Adolph Burcewicz enlisted in the
Navy and showed off on Nov. 5. We
all wish both boys lots of luck.
Letters have been received from
several of the boys in the Army.
None m kes any complaints.
Everything is 100 per cent with
them. They view the situation
calmly while some of US are talk
ing about sour sacrifices"
Thad Piojda has returned 20
camp after a furlough. He visited
around and everybody agrees he
looks like a real soldier.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Shlnevar
are the parents of a brand new
baby girl. Weighing in at a lbs.,
II ounces, at st. Vincent's Hospi-
tai, the baby was pronounced per-
feet by her proud grandfather, Joe
Shinevar.
The Cameo Reporter.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04

factor in the political field. We
must retain all our principles for
which we have fought in the past
and at the same time elect those
who are friendly to our cause and
defeat those whom we know are
our enemies. Only those who are
big enough to taste defeat and
come back fighting for the same
principles are the ones worthy of
being elected or of faithfully per-
forming their duties after they
have been elected.
Our organization is composed of
leaders who have tasted defeat not
once but many times, and yet in
the end managed to come out vic
torious. In proof of our determina-
tion to continue on and grow
stronger. we have had the Political
Activities Committee plan of To
ledo adopted by the state CIO con-
vention, which closed last Sunday
in Columbus, and it will become the
model for a statewide movement.
We in Toledo were given due
credit for inaugurating union po-
litical movement by the state CIO
convention, and its action in using
our plan in shaping statewide po-
litical action for the CIO is en-
couraging to the Political Activi-
ties Committee ,and a great incen-
tive to more active work in the
future.
Political Activities Committee
Florence L. Wolfe, Secretary
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
HeIminiok
Heads Welfare

Stanley Helminiak, Willy-Over-
land Unit. has been appointed
international Welfare Director of
Region 2B by Regional Director
Richard Gosser.
Brother Helminiak's duties will
consist in aiding in the organiza-
tion of welfare committees in all
shops in the region and centraliz-
ing them in one office.
The welfare work will include
non-union AS we'll as union men,
bers. "When a fellows hungry"
says Helminiak, 'you feed them
first and then ask questions"
Brother Helminiak is exper-
fenced in welfare work having had
several years previous experience.
His office will be locatd in the 4th
floor in the UAW Bldg, 425 Win
throp Street.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04

By unanimous vote, Roses of the
Week is awarded to Floyd Jacobs
of the Willys-Overland Unit.
Floyd Jacobs is not the pushing
type, in fact, he remains in the
background. His quiet efficiency
and ability have won the admira-
tion of all who know of his work
for Local IL and for his Unit, and
it is because of his ability that we
this week acclaim him.
Donating hours of his time dur
ing the recent political campaign,
Floyd worked making the posters
for Tom Burke and Walter Mad
rzykowski, Local II men running
for office. With very little help he
did a fine job and aided consider
ably in the campaign.
He is now working for his Unit
making the "War Worker" design
for the Unit members shirts.
Floyd is an artist in his own
right and has painted the pictures
in one of Toledo's leading restau-
rants.
Good work, Floyd, and may your
good work continue.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
COUGH REMEDIES

Coughs-and the sale of cough
medicines-reach their peak during
the fall and witenr. It's hard to
tell which does more damage, GUS
medical adviser says-the cough or
the so-called remedies. Cough
remedies" sometimes cover up
symptoms of serious disorders such
as tuberculosis, lung abscess or
chest tumors.
Coughs resulting from colds are
more common. They're usually
brought on by improper treatment
of the cold itself. Nose drops, for
instance, are apt to spread the in
flammation into the throat and
sinuses, and cause a cough. FIRE.
quent shifting or too vigorous
nose blowing will cause irritation
and coughing. The best way to pre-
vent coughs and other complica-
tions is to go to bed the first day
of a cold, and stay there till it's
over.
If you start coughing, don't
waste your money on patent medi-
cine. Instead, try a long, hot drink
every hour or so. Inhale steam for
10 minutes, 2 or 8 times a day.
Take cough drops if they make
you happier. If the cough persists
for more than a weeks, or is asso-
ciated with fever or with splitting
of blood, see a doctor.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
IMPORTANT NOTICE
ON DUES PAYMENTS

On Nov l. 1872 the change for the 80 day period
the go day period went into effect provided for the
international Constitution An important change has been made
this procedure with the permission of the international Union
of the misunderstanding and because the Con-
stituions available the membership to Nov
The effective date of the 6day period has been advanced to
Jan. l. 1943.
PLEASE REMEMBER you must have your dues paid for
NOVEMBER. 1872 BEFORE JANUARY l, 1943 you will
stand suspended.
Local No. H. UAW-CIO.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04

the WlllyS-OVerland Unit. Gosser
talked it over with others and then
told Broderick to go ahead.
1T was no easy task to interest
musicians" said Brother Broderick
when asked about how he got the
band organized, "but little by little,
musicians came to practice, and
before knew it, / had the nucleus
of musical organization.
Nor has the band-director's task
been easy, for while it is not so
difficult to get musicians to march
in parades or give concerts for va
rious meetings, the real job is get
ting the boys and girls out for
practice.
In their purple and gold uni
forms lead by the high-stepping
and extremely comely Madeline
Verkin, the band attracts attention
and favorable comment on every
public appearance. Majorette Yer
kin needs no band to attract atten-
ton but struts it off with the best
of the female baton carriers.
Needs Musicians
War, which has dealth harshly
with practically every phase of
civilian life, has not passed up the
band. Many of the musicians are
now serving in the armed forces,
and Bandmaster Broderick is con-
stantly faced with the problem of
securing requirements.
Band practice is held every
Tuesday night at 500 p. m. Musi-
clans who are interested in joining
n ay contact Bandmaster Broderick
4a Tuesday and find a hearty
~ come. "Just tell them to bring
their instruments and come on
down and play with u.s." said Di-
rector Broderick.
There are 72 musicians compris-
ing the band. Constant practice is
rapidly shaping up the organiza-
ton to the point where it is one of
the best of its kind in the coun-
try, and this improvement has been
continuous.
Bandmaster Broderick is not so
sure he is going to remain civil
ian, and then, should that happen,
the biggest task would be to find
someone who would take the inter-
est and have the ability to replace
a man who has served his union
with such fidelity.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
Workers Keep Machines
Humminq Thanksgiving

American workers, who are
grateful for what has been hap
pening on the North African and
Soviet fronts, celebrated Thanks
giving Day by remaining at their
machines, turning out guns and
ammunition for the men who. took
no holiday on the fighting fronts.
Many union members either
bought bonds or made war relief
donations with the overtime pay
which they earned on the holiday.
Most of them waited until after
their days work was done to enjoy
the turkeys and cranberries but at
some factories turkey was served
at lunch time.
"Any fighting day for our fight
ers at the front is a working day
for us workers at home," said Rear
Admiral Edward j. Marquart,
superintendent of the Brooklyn
Navy Yard, in special lunch time
broadcast over the yards loud
speaker system.
at is not fun to work on any
holiday even if paid well for it,
no more than it is to do a daily
grind of 10 hours work, night and
day, week in and week out. But
neither can we figure out any good
time, or joyful occasion, for our
ANilors and soldiers on the battle
~ tts-not even the sniff of
En ,hksgiving dinner for them"
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
Legion Leader
CriticizeS HarUard

INDIANAPOLIS - American
Legion Com I'm an d er Roane
(Shoot-the- -Strikers) Waring has
denounced Harvard University
for permitting Pres. H AIRY
Bridges of the Init. Longsore-
mems & Warehousemen's Union
(CIO) to speak there on Armis-
tice Day. The legion's executive
committee wired congratulations
to Randolph Biddle, son of the
U. S. Attorney general, for his
attempt to bait Bridges.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
LOCAL y = UNIT NEWS

YOUR DOLLAR is a regu-
lar monthly feature. The facts
and opinions given are based
on Consumer Reports, the
monthly magazine of Consum-
ers Union, IL Union So, New
York, a non-prcfit organiza-
ton whose main object is to
safeguard buyers by testing
and reporting on consumer
goods. Note especially the in
formation on labor conditions
under which products are
made.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
Output Boosted BY
Food Wagon System

Installation of food wagon serv-
ice in a southern mill where no
cafeteria was available boosted
plant output 10ft, the Office of
Defense Health learned recently,
Many of the workers who bring
lunches from home have used the
food wagon service to supplement
their meals with milk.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
Nafional Supply
News

National Supply Unit War Chest
Drive went over its quota of Sc
hundred dollars, with a total of So
391 so. The company gave $500,
workersS6, ,891.50. The average gift
of all employees was $50 the shop
average was s444, the office av-
erage was $1,000.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
The AckEinife
AckIin Unit Aids
ServiCenen

Members of the Acklin Unit are
doing their bit for their servicemen
who are doing their bit for Uncle
Sam.
Each month the Unit remembers
its men in the armed services with
a check which comes from the con-
tributions of the members of the
Unit.
Five or six more members of the
Unit are slated to enter the service
within a short time, and they, too,
will be remembered by their fellow
workers.
X X X
Acklin Unit is planning a
Christmas party for the children
of its members, according to word
received from Walter Trzaskalski,
Unit chairman.
Candy, popcorn, toys, and a fat
Santa Claus will make the party
a happy one for the children, and
entertainment will be provided for
both young and old.
A suitable hall will be chosen,
which will be announced as soon as
the party committee completes it's
plans for the party.
Serving on the committee are
Chairman w Walter Trzaskalski,
Daniel Zillenski, Jay Chinni, Mar
tin Bacheli, Lewis Mattox, Ollie
Traskowski, N. Osborn, Fra n k
Woods, Frank Kekwert, Fran k
Bennett, Anthony Urbaniak, Mary
Curtis, Myrtle Beam, Gertrude
Browning, Clare REM, Pearl Rut-
kowski, Agnes Lewandowski, Sally
Kaminski, Anna Szalkowski and
Jessie Kurdys.
Acklin Unit has three leagues
bowling at the Sunshine Alleys on
Dorr st. In addition, our Unit is
represented in the Local IL ALI
Star League and holds fifth posi-
ton with what our bowlers believe
is a good chance to go higher.
Lewis Mattox,
Associate Editor
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
WHY'S Unit
Accepts Contract
WLB Must CiUe ApproUGl

Several thousand Wlys Overland members shouted
"Aye" in unanimous and laundering voice the motion
accept the presented to them by Region
Director Richard Gosser special meeting at the Civic
Auditorium Wednesday, Nov 25.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
WORK PANTS


When you buy work pants, look
first for a label statement Of pre-
shrinking. It's your best guarantee
of satisfaction after laundering
Check on the fabric weight, which
should be on the label too. A 10
ounce denim is practical for farm
ers and heavy industry workers,
but most factory workers prefer s
ounce cloth.
Work pants should be washed
before they get too dirty. Grit,
grease and perspiration which be-
come embedded will weaken the
cloth.
Consumers Union tested 18 well
known brands of work pants, and
found that though almost all of
them came up to standard require
ments, some were better buys than
others. Fay Day, which topped the
list for quality, cost only $1.59.
Other good buys were Power House
Montgomery Ward, $1.49 plus
postage) and Hercules (Seafs Roe
buck, $1.45 plus postage).
UNION-MADE WORK PANTS
The following acceptable brands
tested by Gu are union-made, un-
der contract with the United Gar
ment Workers (AFL); Can't Bust
En-, Headlight, Sweet-Orr, Power
House, Auto-Branch, Oshkosh, Lib
erty, Lee, Red Bar.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04

Rubber Director Jeffers has
recommended that taxicabs refuse
to carry passengers to and from
places of entertainment.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04

a special meeting at the C1Vlc
25.
! For nearly three hours, Director
Gosser read articles of the contract
to the assembled Unit, punctuated
by an occasional drink Of water
when his voice got hoarse trying to
make himself heard through an
"off-again, on-again" loud speaker.
And for three hours, the assem-
bly, sat patiently and quietly wait
/ ing for the one big moment when
wages" would be discussed.
PATIENCE DEPARTS
When Director Gosser got to the
wage section Of the contract, patti
ence and silence fled like magic.
Hundreds crowded their way TO the
stand where the contract was being
read, and cries Of "Hey, Dick!
What is department 663 gonna
get?" Tor whatever department the
questioners were interested in)
came so thick and fast that Di-
rector Gosser was stopped.
Finally somebody though of max
ing the motion to accept the con-
tract and direct the negotiating
committee to sign. There were no
remarks and a mighty chorus of
ayes" and hands aloft demon
strated how eager the Unit MEM
bers were 70 get the contract set
tied.
With a big smile on his face,
Director Gosser said, That's once
that there wasn't any disagreement
among US. / never saw anything
like it," and then proceeded 10 try
and answer all the questions of
those anxious to find out what kind
Of an increase would be given in
base rates.
If there was any motion to ad-
journ, it was lost somewhere in
the building because as fast as the
Unit members found out what their
particular base rates or hourly
rates were, they drifted out by
two's and three's until just hand
full remained to talk with each
other.
WLB To PASS on CONTRACT
When the contract has been sign
ed by the negotiating committees
for the Unit and company, it will
be sent to Washington where 1t
will be reviewed by the War Labor
Board, and accepted as IS, or
changed in accord with the policy
of the board.
During one of the lulls in the
reading of the contract, Chuck
Ballard, WHY'S Unit chairman, STEP
ped to the microphone and asked
for the floor. He said, Il know I'm
probably out of order doing this,
but have something here for Dick
Gosser. This gift | am about to
give Dick, is not for him as q
contract negotiator; but as chair
man of the Willys-Overland Unit"
GOSSER GIVEN TRIBUTE
Director Gosser opened the paper
covering the gift and took out a
silver scroll mounted on hand
carved wood and read the tribute
written in poetry. Then, he thank
ed the Unit and added, "this isn't
for me; | don't think / come up to
that praise"
The next regular meeting of the
WHY'S Overland Unit will be held
Friday, Dec. 4, at s P. NJ. at the
Civic Auditorium.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
Labor Management
Yorker Benefits

This is labor's war, and Ameri-
can workers are more than the
guys who twist the bolts and the
assembly line. Through the 1749
labor management committees set
up in our war plants, labor has
made effective a belt-line of pro-
duction ideas which has been a
major factor in boosting war pro-
duction 400e6 since Pearl harOor.
The campaign to build labor
management committees, known as
the War Production drive, was in
augurated by Production Chief
Donald Nelson last March because
workers had demonstrated that, as
the men closest to the work itself,
they had much to contribute to
production techniques.
MUTUAL SUSPICION
While certain sections of the la
Dor movement were at first suspl-
cious that the campaign would be
turned into an attempt at company
unionism, and some management
quarters feared that labor was try
ing to run American industry" F"
workers and employers soon found
that the drives sole purpose was
the increase of production. Ameri-
cas- unions have pressed for the
building of joint labor-management
committees in every war plant to
speed the output of ships, planes,
guns, and tanks.
The Drive got under way with
pledges of cooperation from large
international unions in the CIO and
AFL, as we'll as enthusiastic state
ments from many corporations.
Within two months, 700 committees
were functioning.
Many of the Drive committees in
large plants have carried on their
work through departmental groups,
shop stewards and subcommittee
on special subjects. The latter vari-
ETY. has included Committees on
Handling Suggestions, Conservation
of Materials Salvage, Plant Eff
cheney, Care of Tools, Publicity,
War Activities, Health and Nutri-
ton, Absenteeism, Sa fety and
Transportation.
One of the serious problems
which has made difficult the task
of War Production Drive Commit
tees is the matter of material
shortages. 1t is difficult for labor
unions and Labor Management
Committees to urge increased pro-
duction when there are restrictions
upon work because of the absence
of critical materials. The Commit
tees, nevertheless, have urged men
and management to keep up pro-
duction, so that not a day is lost
in Citing to the front munitions
made with the materials that are
at hand.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
Your Dollar
BY Consumers Union

CANNED CORN
Canned corn gives you plenty of
fats protein and carbohydrates and
is rich in vitamin A. It's a good
buy at its ordinary price. And if
you can find extra quality corn at
a lower price, it's an even better
buy.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04
.IO Bund Ru+es HiQh
More Players Needed

Under the organizatona and directive genius of Carmen
Broderck Local 12s band has taken its place of To-
ledo's top ranking musical organizations.
First conceived in the mind of Director Broderick his
idea put before Richard Gosser at that time chairman of
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04

What has Red Paul of the
Standard Commutator got that
Clark Gable doesn't have? That's
right. Nevertheless, Red makes
Carmen Broderick look to his
laurels when it comes to entertain
ing a table of girls, and that isn't
kidding.
Mike Bracy, who holds forth and
sometimes fifth at the Spicer Unit,
was seen this week in the EBEE
recreation room. From where we
sat, we were unable to tell whether
Mike was taking on some addition
al suet, or whether it was just his
face filling out. At any rate,
Michael had a satisfied look like
the cat that just ate the canary.
And so, until later, and with
every hope that this gets by the
editor, | am
Your EB Reporter,
Eza Guzzler.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1942-12-04

Rationing Of rubber footwear de-
signed for miners will give such
footwear only to men who actually
work in the mines.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1942-08-26
KATHERINE CROW
 CONDUCTS CLASS
Cooking School Opens at Gem Theater Today
 Second Session Sept. 2

Naugatuck, Aug. 26.-A cooking school began today at Ills in the Gem theater. Two more classes will be held Sept. 2.
 The school is being conducted by Miss Katherine Crow. eminent home economist and nationally known lecturer and writer on the prepara- tion and cooking of food.
 Miss Crow ranks as one of the outstanding food experts in the United States and combines charm and cleverness in the presentation of the school She has conducted cooking schools in all sections of the country and wins friends and followers of her methods wherever she goes.
 Methods to fit the sugar ration ing and other war time conserving programs, the Gem theater intends to teach Naugatuck women how to bake just as rich and delicious cakes with smaller quantities of sugar; how to choose and prepare the lower-priced cuts of meat to a delectable tenderness and taste; how to plan meals and dishes that will cut food costs and still make the family cheer with joy at every tinkle of the dinner bell.
 All the women, are cordially in- vited to attend the school.