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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Wurehousemen To
Nomindte. June LIST
Asbourn. Ira Vdnfos-
sen And Jimmie Hicks En-
rolled Lost Meeting

Local Union No. Sc met in regular
session Monday evening with President
Joe Hester presiding. Three new mem
berS were enrolled: Allen ASbOurn, Ira
Vanfossen and Jimmie Hicks.
We are all looking forward to the
big day at Meyers Lake Park IN June
IL. From all reports a new attendance
record will be set at this years outing.
We hear that transportation will be
available, but you pOtters who are
driving your w cars should see that
you do not make the trip with an
empty seat, see that the other fellow
gets there also.
At III next meeting on Monday eve
ming, June LIST, we will nominate Off
GERS for the coming term. If you have
someone whom you think would make
a good officer for Local Union No. Sc,
nominate him, give him a boost and be
there election night and support him.
Quite a few of the boys would like
to have another Fish Fry Immediately
after the convention. How about it,
Trustees? o. c. SO.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Jordan And Turner
Attend Anniversary
Of Local Union ll6
John Thompson Is Named
Delegate To Atlantic City
Convention

Lincoln, Hit has been some time
since any newS from Local Union 116
has appeared in the Herald. but we
are still on the map and doing bust
ness at the odd Fellows Hall on the
first and third Fridays of each month.
Work here has been picking up late
~ and with Il few exceptions, every
n has been getting full time.
For the first time in several years
we are sending a delegate to the Ma
tiOnal convention and Brother John
Thompson was chosen to represent us
at Atlantic City in June. John has
been a faithful and loyal worker for
116 and we know that the interests
of u Local will bG in capable hands,
On April II We celebrated our nine
teenth anniversary with a banquet at
the Commercial Coffee Shop. For this
occasion we We're hOnOred with the
presence of Vice Presidents Jordan and
Turner. Both these Brothers gave a
very inspiring talk which every n
enjoyed and we hope they will come
back soon. O. G. JIG.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Concessions Are Granted
Through Recent Conference
With Trenton Potteries Co.
FRONT IS C BY
CULINARY WORKERS

New York City ULNS).-Two reso'
buttons looking toward more aggressive
prosecution of the var We're unaHi'
mOusly adopted at a regular meeting
of the Local Joint Executive Board
of the Hotel and Restaurant employees
international Alliance and Bartend.
ers' International League, AFL.
The first resolution, sent to Presi-
dent Roosevelt, General Marshall and
Secretary of War StimSon, calls for
the opening of Il second war front in
Europe as essential to a 1912 victory
and Il death blow to Hitler.
The second resolution supports par
.ticipatiOn of American trade unions in
the AnglO-Soviet Trade Union Commit
tee rs necessary for increased var pro
duction and the advancement of the
war program. The resolution further
urges the executive council of the
American Federation of Labor to in
itiate Immediately Il conference among
representatives of the trade unions of
the three countries.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28

The only cost of this comprehensive
Slum-clearance program would be the
amount of the annual subsidies. Over
a period of GO years, these subsidies
would amount to less than the cost of
the war for the next six months"
The nationwide program, with Il
goal of about 100000 new homes Il
year for the next Il years, would rep
resent an investment in Stun clearance
public housing of approximately ST.
) ,ooO,OoO a year, he said.
Stimulus for Private Building
\ ~large-Scale program of Stun clear
ance through low-coSt public housing
would stimulate the building of homes
by private enterprise for the higher in
come groups, StrauS declared, insisting
that satisfactory low-cost housing APP
parently was not the field for private
builders.
"Of course, the ma jor portion of
home building. when the war is over,
will be done by private enterprise" he
said. but, despite all the stories you
hear about pre-fabricated houses and
mass production of homes, private en-
terprise has produced practically, no
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Former President Of Molders' Union
Dies In Cincinnati At Age Of IS

of N. A., in Toronto, Ont, in 1902,
where he was elected q member of the
international executive board. He was
elected a vice president of the inter
national union in 1903, and finally be-
came president when the late presi-
dent, Michael j. KeOugh died Nov. 3,
1892.
At the convention held in Chicago,
1884, he was elected president, and
filled the office until his health failed
and he resigned July I, 1888. He spent
his remaining days between his home
in Schenectady and Florida.
For many years Mr.. O'Keefe had
taken part in the annual conferences
between the International holders and
Foundry Workers Union and the Man
u]facturers' Protective and Develop
ment Association, an association OF
stove manufacturers, which have had
a continuous working agreement for
more than so years.
The funeral service took place May
IS, at his home in Schenectady. In
terment was in st. Mary's Cemetery,
Troy, N. Y. He is survived by his
wife, Mrs. Mary l.. O'Keefe; two sis
tiers, -four ~nieces, and one nephew.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Committees
Boost War Output
More Planes. Ships And
Tanks For Our Notions
Defense

Washington, d. c.. ULNS)-Organ-
lied labor's experience in handling pro-
duction problems and its ability to
chart shortcuts in converting plants
and machinery from civilian produc-
ton to war work is producing results
these dayS-reSultS that mean more
planes, more tanks and more ships
for our nations defense, the War Pro-
duction Board labor division reports.
More than 700 war plants have set
up joint labOr-management committees
to utilize the intimate knowledge and
understanding that workers have of
the plants in which they are working.
In scores of plants, management has
discovered that the joint committees
have been able to devise production
programs hat increased war prOduc-
ton 80 per cent to 800 per cent.
Wherever organized labor has been
given a voice in production councils
wherever joint labOr-management com
mittees have been set up-war prOduc-
ton has increased, it is added.
Pennsylvania, with 100 labOr-man-
agement committees, leads all states.
Ohio is second with 50 such commit
tees. New York is third with 70; and
New Jersey fourth with AZ.
Labor-management councils have
long been a basic aim of both the AFL
and the CIO.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28

Cincinnati, O. GLNS).|Lawrence
O'Keefe, former president Of the In
ternational holders and Foundry
Workers Union Of North America,
with headquarters here, passed away
May IL at the MetropOle Hotel, Gin
%cinnati, where he and Mrs. Okeefe
had been guests for more than a week.
They We're en- route to their home in
Schenectady, N. Y, from Miami Beach,
Fla, where they had spent the winter.
Born In Canada
Mr.. O'Keefe was born in Belleville,
Ontario, March IS, 1867. At a very
early age his parents moved to SYRIA
cuse, n. Y. He had a longing for the
sea and joined the Y. s. Navy. After
finishing his enlistment he returned to
Syracuse where he started to learn
the trade of iron mOlding. He then
went to New York City where he
finished his apprenticeship and became
q member of the holders local union
there in 1887.
For several years he travelled
around the country working at his
trade, finally settling in Detroit. He
was a delegate to the international
convention Of the I. NJ. and f. w. U.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Vast Housing Program To Wipe
Out All Slums After War Urged

New York City ULNS).-A gigantic
housing program after the war TO
clear away all the Sums throughout
the country" in Il 15-year period was
urged here by Nathan Straus. former
administrator of the United States
Housing Authority.
The proposed program, which in
New York City would mean the build
ing of $4,000 new lOw-coSt houses a
year, could be financed from sources
other than the Federal Government,
Straus said at "A dinner of the United
Tenants Leagues of Greater New
York. StrauS received the leagues
third annual award for meritorious
housing service ut the dinner.
COngratulatOry messages were re-
ceivde from William Green, AFL preSi-
dent, and Philip Murray, CIO presi-
dent.
"A simple but effective amendment
of the United States Housing Act"
Straus said, would, in the opinion of
qualified experts in banking, make 1t
possible for all public housing to be
financed by the sale of local housing
authority bonds to banks and inStitu-
tional and private investors.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Delegation From
Beaver Falls At
Meeting OfLU Is
Connolly And Craven. Dele
gates: Johnson And Hdr-
graves. Alterndtes

With delegates to be- elected for this
years convention at Atlantic City. a
large turnout was IN hand for the
meeting of Local Union No. - last
Thursday evening. The two delegates
elected were John Connolly and Bob
Craven with Abe HargraveS and Herb
Johnson chosen alternateS.
A. delegation from Beaver Falls at
tended our meeting in regards to work
ing conditions in local plants. We be
lieve these brothers We're given some
good advice by Il members.
With several of our members now
in the service of their country and
many others accepting employment in
defense plants, the attendance at our
meetings has fallen off. There are still
however. many who could attend.
A party has been arranged for our
next meeting on May %.
Judging from the talk at our meet
ing, the picnic this year will be the
biggest one the industry has eve" held.
While we have had no definite word
about transportation, l think that
many of the brothers are planning on
driving their own cars and will see
that there are no empty seats in their
cars. O.. G. %.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Condemns Rigid Pay Freezing
AL Membership At
Highest Total In All
Federutions History

Washington, ID. S. ILNS).-Am-
erican Federation Of Labor member
ship is still soaring and has reached
II record high total.
Total dueS-paid membership az
gregated 5,441 ,592 as Of April 80,
1912, Secretary-treasurer George
Meany reported TO the executive
council in spring session here.
This is the highest membership
figure ever reached in the entire
history of the federation.
1t represents Il gain of G15,23
new members since Jan. l of this
year, Meany disclosed. The gain
since Aug. 80. 1871. the end Of the
federation's last fiscal year, was
S72,53G.
I'VE are confident Meany told
the executive council, that we will
exceed this year the goal Of a mil
lion new members set at our last
convention. Our organization drives
T. bringing many thousands of
new members into American FEEDER
alton of Labor unions each month";
The figures released by Secretary
treasurer Meany do not include a
floating membership estimated at
:IN.NOW which is not on Il dues
paying basis.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Committee
Announces Field
Events For Picnic
All Entries To Contests Free
And May Be Made On
The Grounds

The n. r. of O. Z. Sports Commit
POdewels, announced the following
athletic events and entertainment fea-
lures for the annual outing of the
Brotherhood and the pottery industry,
at Meyers Lake Park, Canton, o.. OF
Saturday. June 18th. All entries are
free and may be made on the grounds.
Picnic Program
50-Yard Sack Race-First prize,
$50: second, 81: third, soc.
Baseball Throwing Contest for WON
en-First prize, $50; second, 81
third. SOC.
5O-Yard Dash for Married Women
First prize, 81: second, 75c: third, SOC.
50-Yard Dash for Girls, 10 to ~
years-First prize, 81; second, Toe;
third, SOC.
1OO-Yard Dash for all officers of
Local Unions of the n. b. of o. p
First prize, 50: second, 81: third. SOC.
22O-Yard Dash. Open-FirSt prize,
81: second, 50: third. 81.
5O-Yard Dash for n. 3. of O. =.
MEMBERSHIPS prize, SD; second, 50
third, 81.
22O-Yard Relay Race, three men to
a team, n team to q town or city
First prize, 50: second. So: third. SO.
Baseball Game at 80 o'clock-First
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Vice President thinner Sub
mits Report OfMeeting
Held On May IL
WILL SHARE WORK
Many New Faces Seen At
Last Meeting Of Local
Union As

Trenton. N. Local Union No. a.
held it's second meeting in the new hall
last Friday evening with many new
terest being shown. We missed PreSi-
lent John Cooper who has been con-
fined to his home by serious illness
since May LIST, but we are glad to re-
port he is improving and expects to he
back at the bench soon. Vice Presi-
dent Russell Sleepy presided.
Vice President Charles thinner gave
a report of the recent conference with
the Trenton POtteries Co. or May II.
A raise at this time was rejected main
ly because of the poor conditions of
the industry. However, we did gain
two concessions First, all employees
entitled to vacations this year would
be given their weeks vacation pay If
leaving after May LIST second, any EN-
ploye who accepts other work will be
granted Il six months furlOugh on ap-
plication to Mr.. Bentley and should
longer be needed the matter will be re-
opened later.
We are sorry to report that one tun-
mel kiln has been let out and prospects
for the near future are very poor, but
we would like to give Il friendly warn
ing, that Local A does not intend to
forego it's rules and regulations on
that account.
We will do all we can to help every
honest member who is doing the best
he can, but anyone taking advantage
of slack times to make trouble will
get no sympathy from the rest of us.
Our brothers in the mould shop are
to have their vacation from May IS
to June Bird and have been advised to
try to get other work for the present.
Those unable to do so will be taken
care of as we'll as possible.
Brother Robert Ford gave a very
good report from the Central Labor
Union on the Silicosis Compensation
Bill before our State Legislature and
the Ambulance Fund being sponsored
by Labor for the defense of our city.
Local A contributed to this fund out
of the treasury two weeks ago, as We
did not feel we could go to our men,
berS at this time. If any individual
wishes to contribute to this very
worthy cause our secretary will see
their donations are sent to the treas
urer. Brother Ford deserves q lot of
credit for his faithful representation
Of our local at the Central Labor
Council and we appreciate his reports
very much.
There is an earnest desire on the
part of the Casters to share what work
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Union No. AZ
Sends 4 Delegates
To Atlantic CITY
Planning For Real
Turnout At Canton On
June 18th

Salem, OhiO.-At the last regular
meeting the following We're elected to
serve as delegates to the national con-
ventiOn: Richard Reedy, John Ehr-
hart, Phil Laughlin and Leona Wal
tiers. In the selection of the above
delegates, IA warehouSeman, decorating
kilnman, handler and decal girl the in
terests of 40 will be in capable hands.
Local AZ is sending in two resolu-
lions that will not appear in the print
ed program, but we hope they will re-
ceive consideration.
The annual picnic at Meyers Lake
Park is all the talk one hears around
here lately and the report of Brother
Pete Sanders, made at the meeting, of
the many new features offered the pot
tiers this year, l am SURE that every
one who attends will have Il full days
pleasure. l understand the Salem
China, as in previous years, will do
all in their power to let their employees
off for the day.
Sisters Dejane and Meeham, two of
the champion ticket sellers in this dis
trict, announce they still have the
lucky ticket for the $1,OOO.W cash
prize.
At our next regular meeting the
nomination of officers for the next six
months will be held. 1t is the duty of
every member to attend this meeting
and help select the ones best fitted for
office.
Brother Keith ROSeller, who recently
underwent an operation, is reported
coming along fine and expects to be
back at work soon. O. G. ~.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
EDWARD 0 JOINS
LABOR ADVISORY BOARD
OF LIQUOR INDUSTRIES

New York, \. Y.-Edward Flora.
general president of the Hotel and
Restaurant Employees International Al
lance and BartenderS International
League of America, has joined the
labor advisory board Of Allied Liquor
Industries, Thomas f. Mccarthy.
president Of the industry organiza-
ton, announced.
Mr.. Flore. whose organization speaks
for 2:O.OU members. will serve on
.Allied's labor advisory board with
other American Federation of Labor
officials already on the board.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
End To Campaign
Against Unions Is
Asked By Council
Assuils Anti Trust Prosecu-
tons BY Assistant Attor-
neY General Arnold

Washington, ID. G. ULNS).-A halt
to the campaign of Assistant Attorney
General Thurman Arnold against trade
unions under the antitrust laws was
called for in a report approved by the
American Federation of Labor eXpcu-
tive council, holding its spring meeting
here.
Arnold. said the report, "is possessed
of an Unsuitable thirst for power
wherewith to establish and c~ryStaliZe
his views and theories. And SO long
as he remains head of the Department
of Justice Antitrust Division, he will
continue to abuse the vast powers
lodged in him"
The report, submitted by Joseph A.
Parkway, AFL counsel, vigorously as
sailed the antitrust prosecutions in
stituted against unions by Arnold. 1t
listed 3S antitrust indictments against
labor unions and said that every case
that has thus far reached the Supreme
Court has been decided in favor of the
unions.
Arnold Theories Regulated
at is not the intention of this re-
port" Padway continued, ito inquire
into or to discuss the legal principles
involved in these cases. Suffice it to
say that, despite his highly financed
and widely advertised campaign, Mr..
Arnold has utterly failed to establish
any of his dangerous legal and eco
homie concepts. On the contrary, the
Supreme Court has Enthusiastically and
completely repudiated his theories.
His reckless adventure in labor
law" Padway said, "has resulted not
only In a large waste of public funds,
but also in untold and unwarranted
expense to labor organizations, not to
mention personal harassment of labor
union officials and the dangerous ten
dency to undermine the trade union
movement in the public eye"
Padway declared Arnold has dem
onstrated quite conclusively that his
public office was but Il convenient and
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28

small and many pay increases are
called for, the federation asserts,
blasting the howl for placing a ceiling
on all pay increases.
Some would have the public believe
that any wage increase is an initiation
danger. says the federation, adding
that this is clearly untrue"
Wage Ceiling Opposed
Labor stands unqualifiedly against
rigid wage freezing" it continues. 1T
is unnecessary, unjust, and the PreSi-
dent has not asked for it. Big business
seeks wage freezing in order to stop
wag increases of any kind. ever when
wages are at poverty levels and COM
panieS are We'll able To raise them with
no danger to price ceilings. We point
out that profits and high incomes have
not yet been reduced TO ii minimum.
Labor is fully aware that the rise
in prices and living costs must be
stopped. This does not call for a cell
ing on wages. Three points are vital
if price control is Ia proceed IN Il fair
and democratic basis.
ability to Pay the Test
i. Many companies are making
very high profits and are we'll able to
raise wages without raising prices: Il
%company's ability To pay should be
made the test.
80. Many wages are at poverty
levels; it is unfair To workers and un-
wholesome for our entire country 10
keep such wages repreSsed and force
families to live below a health and
decency level when companies are able
to raise them.
%. Increased buying power is being
diverted into investment in wal bonds
by labor's voluntary drive: much of it
is going into the purchase of minimum
necessities of liying-food, clothing,
medical care-which the AdminiStra-
ton has repeatedly told the American
people will be available in adequate
amount"
Employers Held Inconsistent
Scoring the employer demand for
wage freezing, the federation declares:
employers urge wage freezing. yet
no legislation has been passed to tax
profits down to seven per cent on net
worth, or to reduce high incomes 10
$4,000. Employers claim that high
profits are necessary as an incentive
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Kelly Again Heads
Local Union No. IL

Local Union No. - elected the fol-
lowing officers for the next six
months: President, James Kelly: vice
president. George Lanning: secretary
treasurer. Larry Finlay; recording
secretary. John Weber; Inspector,
Ernest Terrence: inside guard, Will
liam Landfried: trustees, William
B~urlingame. Is months; William Land
Terrence
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
STANDING ONLY IN NAZI CARS

Berne-It is reported that because
of lack of cars and fuel many German
cities are now running street cars for
s~traphangers only. All passengers must
stand. except invalids and the very
old, for who a few seats are provided.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Bisque Wurehousemen
Elect Jividen. Delegate

At a special meeting held by Local
Union No. 1873 last week Roy Jividen
was elected delegate to the convention
in Atlantic City with Harold Neville as
alternate. Three transfers were re-
ceived and Il withdrawal card was is
sued to Brother Arthur TOwnley. Jr.,
who has accepted a job in the Midland
mill.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
UNION BUYS UNIFORMS

New York City-Mayor La Guardia
has received n check for $1,000 from
Union of the International Ladies'
Ga rment Workers Union. to be used to
buy air raid warden uniforms for
women. Edward MoliSani. manager of
the local. made the presentation al
l,it.- ILL
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
Ceiling On Wages Unjust
Says Federation, Holding
Many Increases Are Due

Washington, D. c. QLNS)-Rigid wage freezing is "unneces-
sary and unjust" the American Federation of Labor declares,
charging that big business seeks wage freezing in order to stop
wage increases of any kind.
Financially strong companies bear a responsibility at all
times to pay adequate wages. Labor may expect the War Labor
Board to consider a companys ability to pay when making wage
awards" the federation says.
Present wages are low, the increase in real wages has been
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28
LEAVE FOR SAILORS WIVES

LOndOn-BritiSh Sailors wives who
are employed in industry will be given
IA minimum of II days of unpaid leave
every time their husbands are at home,
it was announced by the British Min
istry of Labor. These leaves l. in adj
ditiOn to paid holidays and vacations.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1942-05-28

When you buy defense stamps and
bonds, you are really buying tanks
and planes and guns. 1t will cost
money to defeat Germany. Japan
and Italy. Buy war savings bonds
or stamps to-day. Buy them every
q if you can. But buy them on a
regular basis.