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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-02-13

Washington, D. C.-President Will
liam Green of the American Fedora
tion of Labor sent to all members of
Congress a thorough, factual refuta-
tion of that portion of the Vinson
Committees report which charged
trade unions had profted from the ma
tional defense program.
Mr.. Green punctured the accusations
made in the report by citing the fol-
lowing facts which he said were avail
able to the committee but deliberately
ignored by it:
THAT the $10,679 900 increase in
the assets of lit unions with mem
bership of 6,085,OO0 workers over the
18-month period from October 1, 1889,
to March 81, 1941, as reported by the
Vinson Committee, represents only 9.7
cents per member per month. (The
figure is 1876 cents per member per
month for the A. F. of L. unions COW
ered.)
2-That the great bulk of union as
sets are funds held in reserve for union
members and paid out to them from
time to time under various benefit sys-
TENS, including unemployment insur-
ance, death, disability, health, retire
ment and other benefits.
3-That in the 14-year period from
1927 to 1910 inclusive, extending over
the years of depression and recovery,
A. F. of L. unions paid to their mem
bers total of $45O,0OO,0O0 in unem-
ployment, sickness, disability, old age
and death benefits, thus relieving the
nation and it's communities of heavy
relief burden.
4-That union funds are not used
for profit-making or to engage in any
business enterprise but belong to the
union members and are collected and
expended at their direction and in their
behalf.
5-That recent increases in union
assets can be accounted for as follows:
(a) Increases in union membership
(the A. F. of L. gained 100000 mem
bers during the period covered by the
Vinson Committee).
(b) Because of widespread re-em-
ployment, union members previously
jobless were able to renew dues pay
ments and many of them paid up ar
rears in order to re-establish eligibility
for benefits.
(c) Because of the no-strike policy
of the American Federation of Labor
and it's affiliated unions there was a
sharp decrease in the number of
strikes and in the length Of their
duration, thus considerably cutting
down disbursements for strike bene-
fits.
Mr.. Green declared that far from
seeking to profit from the defense pro-
gram A. F. of L. building trades and
metal trades unions have endeavored
to help the government in every way
possible and have transported at their
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-02-13
Lubin Is Reappointed
Labor Statistics Chief

Washington, D. c. Isador Lubin,
one of Washington's able economists,
who has been Commissioner of Labor
Statistics for eight years, was ap-
pointed for another four-year term by
President Roosevelt. His appointment
went to the Senate for confirmation.
In recent months, Lubin has been on
leave from his Department of Labor
position to serve as top statistician
for the defense program.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-02-13
HOUSING SHORTAGES
CRITICAL in DEFENSE
AREAS, WPA REVEALS
Charges of A. F. of l.. Confirmed BY
Works Projects Administration.

Washington, D. C. (ILNS) = Con-
firming charges of grossly inadequate
housing in defense centers repeatedly
made by the American Federation of
Labor, the Works Projects Admins
tration reports that bad housing con-
ditions existed in nearly 800 defense
areas last year.
Residential vacancies are below nor
NAL during the year in nine-tenths of
the nations key defense areas and so
low in two-fifths of the areas as to
indicate a critical housing shortage,
according to summary of vacancy
surveys made by the WPA Division of
Research at the request of the Office
of Emergency Management.
In all but 25 of the 287 defense
areas surveyed by the WPA the gross
number of vacant family dwelling
units was less than 5 per cent, the
figure considered normal" by housing
authorities, and in most cases less
than half of the dwellings, found to be
vacant were habitable and for rent.
Shortage Critical in Ill Areas
In Ill of the areas the gross va
cancy ratio was less than per cent,
indicating a critical housing short
age and a serious lack of habitable
dwellings for rent. The figures are
based on the number of family dwell
ing units and do not include single
rooms, which arc listed separately in
the individual reports.
The surveys covered virtually all
communities in the United States des-
ignated by the government as defense
areas, from metropolitan centers such
as Chicago, Los Angeles, and parts of
New York City, to small towns ad-
jacent to Army camps. The informa-
tion assembled is being used in plan
ming the defense housing program.
In most areas the number of dwell
ing units in good condition and offered
for rent was less than half of the
total vacancies, and in some cities
many of these houses were still under
construction and not available for i'm
mediate occupancy. Houses held for
sale or being constructed for owner
occupancy, and dwellings unfit for use,
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-02-13

Washington, D. C. (ILNS) THAT
American labor and employers have
advanced far toward making collec-
tive bargaining the accepted practice
of an industrial democracy" was the
opinion expressed by Chairman H. A..
Mills of the National Labor Relations
Board, in making public the boards
sixth annual report.
Mills based his opinion on facts
cited in the report, for the 1940-41
fiscal year. Commenting on the re-
port, he said:
"In the year 1878 our country
was deeply disturbed by it's labor dis
putes and the National Labor Rela-
tions Board was inundated with cases,
the majority of them alleging unfair
labor practices. In Germany during
that same year there were no strikes,
and unemployment for the first time
in years fell below the one-million
mark
Workers Want Free Choice
upon the surface America at that
time was the more endangered through
the maladjustment of it's industrial re-
lationships. But we now know better.
We can examine without fears the
new influx of Labor Board cases which
began in the spring of 1941, since they
were predominantly intended for the
completion of one of the last steps in
the collective bargaining procedure,
and since these cases which did not
involve repressive action against labor
organization were concurrently yield
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-02-13
Tobacco Workers Test
Employers Patriotism

Richmond, Va. - Tobacco corpora
tions now face a real test of their
patriotism toward the men in the
armed forces.
The A. F. of L. Tobacco Workers
Union have offered to give 10000
hours of free labor a week--or over
100000 a year - if manufacturers
showed equal generosity by donating
the raw materials. That would pro-
vide enough free cigarettes, cigars
or other tobacco products for every
soldier, sailor or marine in the U. s..
forces, the union said.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-02-13
Green Blasts Fake Vinson Charges
That Unions Profit From Defense;
Committee Ignored Available Facts

Its up to the employers now to
match the patriotism of the workers."
declared |. M. Ornburn, secretary
treasurer of the A. F. of L. Union
Label Trades Department.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-02-13

Somewhere on this earth there may
possibly be peoples who can be content
without the rights of free human be-
ings. But Americans are not of that
breed. George Meany, secretary
treasurer, American Federation of
Labor.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1942-02-13

There are no "rookie" dollars. Send
yours to the front! Buy U. S. Defense
Savings Bonds and Stamps!
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-24
NJ
lint
BY FLORA TALBERT
QnInn Chnnel AME

DR.. w. A. Crider preached
Sunday morning to large audi
ence using for his text. What
Is MANI There was one Access
sion TO the church. A duet was
sung by Mrs. NJ. Simmons and
Mrs l.. Lynch; solo. by Mrs. NJ.
CAN'T.
Talent night was observed at
the evening services with Miss
Mary Lee Waters as mistress Of
ceremonies. Those who appeared
on program were: Miss Lois
Black. Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Simmons.
Miss NIL. Waters and Miss Dor
othy Hill.
DR.. A. Crider. Senior choir. and
members worshipped at Vernon
Chapel AME church, the Rev. l..
L. Lawrence. pastor. in their pre-
quarterly meeting union services,
Sunday afternoon.
Quinn Chapel AME church will
hold their first quarterly meeting
Of the conference year Sunday
and Monday. Oct. rs and rs. DR..
David A. Blake. presiding elder
of the South District. will preach
az the morning services. At 3
pm. the quarterly meeting union
services will he held. The fol-
lowing ministers. their cholrs and
members will worship with US:
The Rev. l.. L. Lawrence. the
Rev Mr.. Boyster. and the Rev.
Mr.. Bolden.
At 1880 pm. installation OF
services will be observed.
The Gospel chorus Is having q
tea AZ the home Of Mrs. Lucy
Robinson. 90b Gillespie street.
Sunday. oct. 25. from 3 to pm.
Price s5c.
Mrs. r. Floyd underwent
serious operation at the Hurley
hospital last Friday. Her con-
dillon r. fair at this time.
Mrs. l.. Raymond was taken 10
the 81. Joseph hospital Monday
morning.
]. johnson was taken with a
stroke at the home OF his daugh-
ter, Mrs. X. Adams. and was
taken to the Hurley hospital. His
condition n the same.
Mr.. Griffin who has been con-
fined 10 his home for several
weeks. was able 10 be in services
Sunday.
The Apron Social and tea Civ
en- BY the Turner Mite Mission
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-24
WOMEN!
GET BIRTH
CERTIFICATE

In an address before the Mich
igan Civic Service association
sunday afternoon Atty. Charles B.
Berry. 1908 Broadway. said that
Negro women are gradually be-
ing integrated into Jobs in In
Gustry In several plants through
out the city. Attorney Berry said
that he had been informed that
the women are meeting with the
same difficulty as the men ex-
perienced because they lack birth
certificates.
"There is not any question as
to the opportunities that the flu
ture is going TO disclose for War
workers among our people. and
Il appears that those who have
taken positive steps toward quail
flying themselves 10 enter de-
Tense plants will he the first
hired" he said.
Attorney Berry said that his
contact with employment man.
ayers revealed that birth certi-
fcates are prerequisite in oh
tanning a Job and birth certi-
fcate may be obtained In "a
hours with the proper document
airy proof
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-24
sCPPLEME>TAL ORDER OF
PUBLICATION

A. a session Of said Court held At the
court House In tho cry ~ Detroit,
county 81 wayne. State Of Michigan on
this 18th dav Of septemher, AD. 1919
Present, The Hon. JOSEPH a. MOY-
NIHAS, Cir,nlt Judge
In this cause IL appearing from AMI
dANit IN hle that an order ~ Puhlica-
ton MAS therefore signed and fied Ia the
above entitled cause Nv the HonorHhle
Theodore J Richter one ~ he circuit
Judges Of the county OF Wayne on the
18th day ~ July. \ H.. 1912 that due
to negligence and adVertAnce. copy OF
said order Was not sent tn the defendant
hy registered mail. ard that II can not
now he published within forty day
period ~ required by 1910 CT. 1922
section e. And the court heing furth-
or advissd by anida,it heretoiore A..
taehed. the defendants whereabouts
could not be asrertained, but thar MS
last known address vas ISIS Dubois
street Detroit. Michigan.
RI IL ORDERED mat James Foster
.nn,ar ana answer this bill ~ COM
niain, nied In this cause. within three
months from the date Of this order or
arid hill will be taken a. confessed
against him
IT rs FURTHER ORDERED that a
-eopv" ~ said order 10 sent u the last
known address Of the said defendant BY
registered mail, and In ca'e no reEis-
tered return receipt signed by the oe-
fendant. 10 received, that this ORDER DC
published as required by Law
JOSEPH A. MoNSlHAN'
Circuit Judge.
cAspAR J. LINGEMAS. clerk.
ny r. I pt'NNE. :.
Deputy Clerk ~
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-24
Reporter
Urges Public
To Support
Branch Offers
Full Program
For Community
By ST. ANTOINE sLEUTH

Blackouts ushered In with the
start OF the worlds sickening con-
flict has spread from one land to
another until some have begun 10
wonder II II forebodes a veritable
blackout OF civilization. But despite
this lowering blackness. the YMCA
continues to hold high the guiding
light OF brotherhood TO men and
boys. That light must not 20 out
Your st. Antoine YMCA Is in
the midst OF great campaign. A
campaign that will secure one
thousand men members to support
program that will include cul-
tural phases as we'll as physical
privileges. Social programs are ac-
CELEBRATED TO include dances, swims
in the pool. forum discussions.
camera clubs and lobby parties. In
many instances. the st. Antoine
Branch Is finding 1t necessary to
present these social program activ-
tiles on a coed plan. In National
Defense the st. Antoine YMCA fits
its physical program to meet the
needs OF every man in uniform.
The participation OF young men
and young women in sports as bad
minton, ping pong, and other
worthwhile activities. You can be-
cine a part OF this gigantic pro-
gram which Is operating in time
OF dual preparedness. 1t is neces-
cary for you TO be physically fit
as well as mentally alert.
The st. Antoine YMCA Mem
bership campaign which began on
Oct. and continues through Oct
&c. is showing good results with
General Fred Aliens division in
the lead. However. 1t is necessary
for all teams and captains to or
ganize all men in Detroit to Sc
cure memberships with the St.
Antoine Branch. II we are to take
our correct place in democracy's
stake. We must be sure that every
boy is given the opportunity for an
abundance OF health and a clear
brain and an opportunity for de-
velopment. Men. be aware of the
opportunity 10 ehare in a program
and remember that every dollar you
invest in the st. Antoine "Y" is
helping TO enlarge the program for
boys in our Detroit community.
Mrs. Ethelbert Lowe and her
hard hitting team of women is
ranking high in the results OF the
93rd division.
General Charles Roxborough has
opened up the second front" OF
the 92nd division TO completely an
nihilato the advances made by the
93rd division. Ranks have been re-
ceived by tho following people:
DR.. G. G.. Constable. private. first
class: Luke 4. Williams. sergeant;
w. +. Penick, lieutenant: Mrs. w.
c. Terrell. corporal Harriet Ash
ley. corporal; Mrs. Ethelbert Lowe.
major; Charles Fisher, major: Or.
w. A. Thompson, sergeant; Peter
Craig, major.
The DSR team. under the lead
ership OF Cecil Bromery, is on rec
ord TO secure the memberships Of
all the bus drivers. Major Charles
Fisher OF the Wayne County Sher-
IFS office has enlisted the entire
sheriffs force OF the county, in
Guiding the sheriff
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-24
Funeral Services For
Nora johnson White

Funeral services were held last
week at pm. from st. Matihews
church for the late Madam Nora
Johnson White. The deceased.
who is well known in Detroit and
Mt. Clemens as a successful bus
mess woman. passed away at
the Receiving hospital in this
city on Friday. Oct. g. at ! am.
following a serious Illness OF sew
eral weeks. Mrs. White had been
in failing health since last De-
cember. when she sustained a
dislocation OF the shoulder In a
fall. at which time enc OF her
ribs was also broken. The rib
fracture was not discovered un-
iii infection set In weeks later
She underwent two operations and
several blood transfusions were
given. but without avail.
Surviving the deceased is a
nephew. Mr.. Henderson. OF St
Louis. Mo. who was at his aunts
bedside when death came.
Mrs. White had resided at
Phyllis Whealley Home for the
past year. since leaving the
YWCA. Prior TO her illness. Mrs
white was employed in the sur
pical department OF the PWA.
Funeral arrangements were In
charge OF the webster Funeral
home.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-24
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alA =. Forest Ave.
STATE or MICHIGAN in tho Circuit
Court for the county Of Wayne In Chan
Gerry.
aARNETT THrHMoN. Plaintiff, We
MAY THURMoN. Defendant.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-24

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-24
Fred Allen Leads As Membership Drive Nears Clos.
Brown

batting the cause OF Edgar Brown
the house went about transact
ing important national business.
Liar and Southern Too'
"Mr. Mitchell is a liar and a
Negro used as tool by southern
white folks" said Edgar G. Brown,
eyes flashing as he answered the
attack Mitchell wages on him in
congress Thank heaven" he
continued, I'VE will be rid OF
him after January. 194S. and the
good name OF the colored race
everywhere will be redeemd. We
citizens OF Illinois finally got him
where he was afraid to run again.
Mitchell used his office not to
aid the race. hut 10 fiji his own
pockets. He brags that he Is rich,
gained from extra fees paid him
for practicing law. and the gov
eminent is poor because he got
big rebates in serving wealthy
White income tax payers.
at i too had he did not use
his public office 10 advance the
dIsenfranchlsed. disadvantaged and
lIm-crowed colored Americans by
getting nj least one law passed
during his eight years In con-
gress. which would benefit one
OF his own.
"GOodbye. my friend. You leave
public office unsung, unwept, by
all members Of your race. May
yon rest In peace In your lll-got-
ten s35.OO0 estate In Virginia, In.
termed forever. We hope. from fur
ther public view"
Continuing. Mr. Brown stated
that while Mitchell was attacking
I him on the floor OF congress un-
der the cloak Of congressional
/ immunity. he was before the
senate military affairs committee
defending the yilo and slurring
attacks ~ Sen Bilho aimed at
the high illiieracv rate Of the peo-
rle OF Mississippi
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-24
Named War Saving Staff

CLEVELAND - amp M. c.
Clarke was named associate admin
istrator OF the war savings stan
for Ohio, Us, Treasury department,
II was announced by Harold II.
Bredlow. executive secretary OF the
state stan. MIR. Clarke. whose APP
polntment becomes effective i'm
mediately will make his head
quarters in Cleveland. He will be
In charge Of war bond activities
among the Negro population OF the
state.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-24
If you ever take a laxative,
these Questions are for YOU

CUES. Is It true that children take
more readily to a chlld's laxative3
Ans. Yes. that's generally go.
Cues. What do you mean by
"child's laxative?" Ans. A laxative
like Syrup OF Black-Draught. de-
signed especially for a child's needs
and tastes. Ones. Does Syrup OF
Black Draught contain the same
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-24
James ID. Lee. Attorney.
2nIn - Anlnlna -

STATE OF MICHIGAN IN the Circuit
Court for the County OF Wayne in Chan
Gerry.
KATHARYN VIRGINIA FISH. Plain
tin. W LESTER DOUGLAS FISH. De-
PENDANT.
NO. ss4.ee4
ORDER or n BLIfATIOS
At session Of said court held IN the
Court House In the city Of Detroit
Wayne County. Michigan on this 2nd
day OF October. A.D. ist2.
Present: Honorable THEODORE J.
RICHTER. Circuit Judge.
II satisfactorily appearing from the
AFFIDAVIT OF the Plaintiff on hle In the
above entitled cause. that II cannot be
ascertained in What state or country the
defendant now resides. hut his last
known address was. Hotel Theresa, f2bth
street and 9Th Avenue. New York city.
1T is ORDERED that Lester Douglas
Fish. appear and answer this BIZ Of
Complaint filed IN this cause within three
months from the date Of this order. or
said Pill will be taken a. confessed
against him.
1T Is FURTHER ORDERED that q
copy OF said order be sent 10 the last
known address % the said Defendant hy
registered mail and IN case no register
cd return receipt signed by tho Defen-
dant IL received. that this order be pub
lished as required by law.
THEODORE RICHTER.
Circuit judge.
"a True copyl
cASrAR J. LIN0EMAN. Clerk.
by 7. &. SArLr.
Deputy Clerk. i0--t-i2-S
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-24

The Young Peoples department
of the Turner Mite Missionary
society are having Halloween
party at the church Friday eve
ming.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1942-10-24

laxative-ingredient as reliable old
Black Draught? Ans. Yes, In form
most children find pleasant to take.
Your children should like syrup
Of Black-Draueht. Follow label d.
rections. The big soc bottle con-
tains more than three times as
much as the old trial size. Adv.