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The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-25
SLIGHT GAIN IN
 WELFARE CASES

A slight increase In the case load Of the city welfare department was recorded ln December. but demands are still near the minimum.
 There were @ families on full re- liee in December. Rs compared with 70 the month before. Institutional cases numbered isS last month, compared with i32 in November.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-25
@,s4MS7y4,vrt v Hsl
 esIAsLIs4ED I0oS
ESTABLISHED SOsS

Set Your Head Under Cover-It's The Best Head You Will Ever Have And Deserves Better Treatment Than A Head Exposed To The EIe- nents.
 Anywoy-the depression's over- S and it's mission of thrift hos ' served its purpose. Todoy you'll pouse to reason why ' you shouIdn't buy two hots- ' we've taken sOodIy shere of our . hats to add little more fuel to z our JonuoVy s0Ie-$4.95-for the z best bunch of recent vintage fur felt hots you've laid eyes on in msny doy-svery hot $6.5o z mestsspieee -todoy $4.95.
 Store closed Mondsy of each week
 for eonssvotion oF hOotins fuel.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-25
CLUB EXECUTIVES
 TOBE INSTALLED
Washington Park House z Scene of Ceremonies 7 @ Tomorrow Night
Washington Hill

Installation of new officers for the washington Park Community club will be held tomorrow even- ing at the Community House at 8:l5 o'clock. Pierre Pronovost of the Platts Mills Community club
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-25
LUCY PAJESKI ASKS
 CHANGE OF NAME

Lucy pajeski, %. of Nangatuck has filed an application in superior court for permission to change her name Co Lucille Paige. Ehe claims she used that name in ie32 in se- curing employment and that lt ap- pears on her social security. unenl- ployment compensation. and various other papers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-25
cows FEEL WAR PINCH

Cattle and sheep, too, are sacyt' ficing for victory. In 1922 mili. tary needs withdrew S.500,00O acre. of public grazing lands in 10 west ern states. The areas were used q; bombing ranges and for other mil. itary rnaneuvers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-25
REV. J. B. LIEBERTH
 SUCCUMBS AT 06

Boston, Jan. 26.-(UP)-The Rev. John B. Lieberth, c. SS. R.. S6. par- ish priest of the Mission (Catholic) church here since 1888. died yester- day at a hospital.
 Born in Bavaria, Germany, Father Lleberth came to Baltimore, Md. as Q child. Prior tQ his Boston as- signment, he served as priest iIi the Church Of the Most Holy Redeemer, New York City, and 60. J0sephb church. Rochester V. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-25

win he the installing officer, and John Johnson of the Mary Abbott Community club will be the mar shal. a.
 Music will be furnished by a four piece orchestra under the di- rection of Cliff Slater. Refresh- ments will be served in the caf- teria. Everyone is invited to at- tend. New officers will be: Presi- dent John Lynch, vice president. Edwin Leach; treasurer, Timothy Donahue; financial secretary, Mary Cullen, recording secretary, Mrs. E. plankey.
 Religious instructions for the high school pupils will be held this even- ing at 2 o'clock at St. Francis Xavier's in the lower church.
 Instructions for the grammar school pupils will be held on Thurs day afternoon at 2:30 and on Sat- urday morning at 10 o'clock, in the lower church instead of at the school, as heretofore.
 St. Francis Holy Name 45 Tourna- ment will play their regular Monday night card games irf the basement of the school, as usual.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-25

The northeastern boundary of the United States, between Mair'e and New Brunswick, was agreed upon 100 years ago. ..
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-25

Changes in the "staggel hour system 90 into effect at the Scovill Mig. co today and may be fol- lowed by changes at other plants, The Democrat learned. 'The new schedules are largely the result of inpOpularitly among many employees of the hours fixed last month by the transportation committee of the Waterbury Defense Council women
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-25

Food is being delivered by horse back to lonely gun sites in Eng land.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1943-01-25

VsaRsss wOOd shOFtaBs lI aculs.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04
VIII You Register?

Ii a large number of workers turn out
neAt Monday night and on succeeding Mon
days when the Board of Elections will be
open for their convenience until 8 D. M,
it will have very good effect upon our
elected officials.
Next Monday night the Board of Elec-
tons will be closely scrutinized by Off
cials and those interested in politics to see
if the workers of Toledo are really as up
in arms over the political situation as they
claim they are.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04
Wants Pepper

Dear Sir,
| am writing you this letter to
ask you to mail me copies of the
TOLEDO UNION JOURNAL. l
was receiving the paper before I
left MAY 15) and would greatly
appreciate your sending it to me
here at camp.
| think the TOLEDO UNION
JOURNAL is one of the best la
Dor papers l have ever seen. 1t is
well written and fulfills a very
definite need. Nothing could so
effectively spread the ideals of
unionism and do more good than
your well-edited newspaper.
am from the Willys-Overland
Unit and would appreciate it if
you would give my address to
Chuck Ballard or whoever is in
charge of the servicemen in the
WHY'S Unit.
Sincerely yours,
Pvt. John A. Bottoeff,
1514008
713 Training Gp.
Atlantic City, M.
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settled. Yet, even those stoppages should not
have occurred, for, regardless what our reasons
for dissatisfaction, must not, dare not, forget
that soldiers are fighting our war all over
the world and are dependent upon us, their fellow
Americans, to supply them with the food, guns,
ammunition and equipment which they need to
win through to victory.
IT'S OUR WAR
No matter how we may feel about those who
are unpatriotically using the war to handicap and,
if possible, crush labor, cannot help but re-
member we have our brother workers, our sons,
our brothers out there on the battlefields of the
world depending upon US. We dare not fail them.
It's war just as it is the war of those who
are doing the actual fighting. It's the workers
war, even though here at home there are those
who seem intent upon making it appear that we
are fighting against our soldiers and not for and
with them.
It's our war because if we lose this struggle
shall have lost everything.
1t is not my purpose to minimize or underrate
the forces which are arrayed against US, but if
some employers want to fight Hitler's battles by
closing their factories and locking out their
workers, or if some workers want to help those
industrial appeasers fight for Hitler, they should
allow themselves to become so provoked that they
walk out and let their important work cease.
Those who disregard the pledge which we have
made our Government of no strikes for the dura-
tion, are in the class as the manufacturer
who closes his factory for several days because he
claims he cannot adjust his labor situation without
Government help.
NO STRIKES
1t is my purpose to restate the position of the
UAW-CIO here and now: There will be NO strikes
for the duration, and those who do strike cannot
receive the sanction of the International UAW-
CIO and make themselves suspect in the eyes of
decent workers who want to win this war as soon
as possible. E@s
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04
Mine Workers Strike

Following close upon the heels or the
CIO and AFL renewal of no strike pledges
to the government comes the second I'VE
shall not trespass" work stOppage of the
United Mine Workers.
We do not share the sentiments of the
general public against the mine workers
for it is our feeling that the rank and file
membership of the mine workers union is
more sinned against than SHINING. Yet, we
cannot disregard the fact that John L.
Lewis, by his actions, is harming the war
effort and bringing diScredit upon other
unions which are patriOtically supporting
the effort.
JOIN L. Lewis prOclaims himself as
frienl al labor, yet by his actions he shows
that he is in reality friend of Hitler's.
Mr.. Lewis never forgets and appar-
emily never forgives. He is willing to ruin
the labor movement in this country in
order to have his way. He is not averse to
even losing the war if he could bring dis
credit to President Roosevelt and extract
his revenge for his loss of political prestige
in 1910.
Mr.. Lewis will not be permitted to dam
age the war effort or other unions which
have sought to control themselves even in
the face of great provocatiOns. Both the
government and labor unions are bigger
than any single individual and both must
be saved if we wish to face the future Sc
cure in our democracy.
We have great respect for Mr.. Lewis
intelligence, but we have none wh"'e7er
for his judgment.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04


you agreeable will acknowledge that of the
two pots the oPA the superlave (hoe you) Thank
Will you agree thrown to the lions
before meat ra9png bloc pardn
lions d ntended hungry for red meat? Again.
thank you.
And long you polite and agreeable, will
that Prentice Brown about to be pitched to the lions
strikes couple of foul balls called
bat? Oh that
GOSH
Now that you by surprise by refusing agree
the which President Roosevelt used effectively
handy Please, Mr. President won't mind it, about
this spot interject and say "gosh."
it's funny how complicated things in Washington
Goh looks like Washington trying kid workers by shak
ing OPA making look like something really stirring
gos something besides scapegoas before i'm
pressed take off hair shirts around with joy be-
like Mr. Brown kicked out and the next vic
tim led in to take beating
Baoney" say baloney coming
ngton dscreded dslusioned the
has his head placed the block what does that mean?
Thank you. 1t means nothing
APPEAsEMENT
Eventually the BETTER go
ing be required take stand We can't go indefinitely kick
ing people out of jobs and putting people to replace them and
still leave the problem unsoed Somebody eventually will become
suspicious and inquire when going quit kicking
around and really solve the problem of economic
instability.
because the farm bloc had its appeaement when Henderson
the air. but the going be satisfied with merely
boong Brown out take the victim and thus be appeased
Perhaps the may be able to appease the people by
giving Mr. Brown the treatment given Mr. Henderson, but that
very definitely is not the
THE ANSWER
There isn't the world why Brown should be booted
just satisfy people like and and That isn't the ou
ton to the problem of economic stability.
Nor does it that subsidzng price proper
economic solution the problem improper balance
and prices for still paying tribute
which means we are still paying (period).
The real answer and you'll with this congress
ing Washington to knock out the farm bloc its position
and the gains has made under the present congress
Certainly it's silly There isn't the faintes possibility
ing the farm bloc well placed waop will position
at this time; but dream can't we?
In the meantime the workers consumers America are
crying for economic stabzation and analysis appears
that to bring this about in rather doubtful fashion,
have to tribute the farm bloc for
Take 1T or leave it, That's the situation Looking
picture and being realistic possible are hog
until the next election.
BY the way, who is Madam Perkins?
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04

by finding employment for my
wife.
Knowing my wife will make
good union member, / want to
express my utmost thanks to you,
Brother Gosser.
Once again, l want to men
tion the ever-welcome package
which we receive monthly. They
make us feel so much better,
since we know we are remem-
bered by those at home. Every
single item I have received has
proved most helpful to me.
Hoping for bigger and better
production, / am
Richard Mckay,
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04
No Strikes

The renewal of the CIO no strike pledge
in Cleveland recently, and the strong fight
which the UAW-CIO has made against rare
\ strikes in its plants should convince the
\most ardent labor hater that the ClO is
l. Ncere in its pledge.
! While we who are very close to the
hbor scene realize the extremely prOvOca-
live situations which have been created by
labor's enemies, and appreciate the feelings
of resentment engendered by these irrita-
tions and share in them, we cannot cOncede
that striking is the weapon to use, particu-
larly when we are so keenly aware of our
stake in this war.
We do not agree with our critics who
see in every work stOppage the hand Of
Berlin, but we do agree that any serious
work stOppage gives aid and comfort to
Berlin, which needs comfort, particularly
since the bombing of German cities has
assumed large scale proportions, and
Africa has been wrested from the Nazi
grasp.
There isn't any decent American who
will not agree that the first and most inn
portant thing, particularly from the work
ers' standpoint, is to achieve victory over
the Axis. Anything which contributes to
victory is good, anything which delays or
slows the war effort and defers victory is
definitely harmful.
And il is Labor which stands to lose
the most if we lose the war. We must not
permit ourselves to feel OvecOnfident and
assume that because we are now winning
the war that victory is inevitable. This
war is still far from being in the bag for
the United Nations, and until the last shot
is fired and the Axis has given its uncOn-
ditional surrender, we should all renew our
no strike pledge and work for victory.
Let us by all means combat those who
seek to take advantage of the situation
but let us at the same time continue to
produce the materials of war in order to
win as quickly as possible.
We hail the renewal Of the CLOS no
strike pledge and reaffirm our adherence
to it. We call upon all our people to re-
member their pledge and ask that they re.
member that victory for Germany is
defeat for the workers of this and other
countries. Let us work to win, and in the
victory achieve a victory for workers
everywhere.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04
Observations
By E. p. Robal

Critics of EMISSION to Moscow"
the motion picture which recent
ly made its debut, are giving it
more publicity than any picture
in recent years has received. Like
the people who tried to stop TO
bacco Road" the critics make US
determined to see the show just
to find out what all the turmoil
is about.
AFL CHEERS
While the AFL blatantly cheers
the returning miners, they are
strangely silent on the departing
machinists. John L. returns for
political reasons, while the lam
leaves because of lack of service
from the parent organization.
Darn decent, calls it, for the
Federation to extend an invita-
ton to the "rebel union" What
has the AFL to offer except con-
servatism? If we want that, we
can find it in our own ranks.
JOB EvALUATION
No doubt you've heard about
these "job evaluation" systems
some of the bosses have been in
stituting. You know, so many
points for skill required on job,
so many for initiative, so many
for physical effort, ETC., the to-
tai deciding your rate of pay.
In a plant in the East, the
management was so sold on the
idea that when a union commit
teeman facetiously suggested
evaluating the job of corpora
ton president, the big shot
agreed. Result: 1t was discovered
that over 80 per cent of the time
he was doing work comparable
to that of the clerks he was pay
ing $40 per week.
While on the subject, in the
American Propeller hearing in
Cleveland recently, one of the
Union negotiators asked what
would happen in a job-evaluated
plant if new machinery were
brought in making for less physi-
cal effort, initiative, skill, ETC.,
on the part of the operator, there
by reducing the number of points
attached to his job. The job
evaluator (hired by the company
gravely said the job would be re-
valued and the price lowered.
Then he asked, didn't the Union
think that the fair thing to do?
One of the Union boys said,
Il you want blunt answer, hell,
no! The more new equipment
and methods you install, the
higher go your profits and the
lower our wages. One day we
find ourselves paying for the
privilege of just coming into your
nlant."
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04
Dear Brothers

Dehr brOJnerS:
l received your letter telling
me of the employment of my
wife.
/ don't believe l could have
had faith in another man or
union to do a favor like this.
You people on the home front
are doing a grand job in the
plants and elsewhere.
Believing my brother union
members were back of us boys
in the service, ] consulted you
first. / can hardly express my
appreciation at your willingness
to lend a hand which you showed
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04

With this thought in mind,
Local IL has sent out letters to
all Units asking them to urge
their people to have their blood
typed in order that we may
have a large group of blood
donors available at all times to
meet any possible emergency.
We need such a group in order
to be in a position to meet any
requests for donors from any
of the shops which may require
them.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04

War Labor Board in reaching
decisions; the lack of balance
between wages and prices due
to the failure of the OPA to
act promptly, and the vast
amount of anti-labor legislation
in both state and national capi-
tails.
Despite the many reasons
which Labor has for its dissat-
isfaction, only a minimum num-
Der of work stoppages have re-
suited and there waro ouickIv
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04

A n d or
years l have
considered my
A m e r lean
d e m o cratic
privilege e Of
writing to
him and tell
ing him that
| think he is
slightly full
of hops, bo-
| & n a, or
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04

of Police, at least he doesn't carry the title.
That's right, the Chief is-Gosh, can't remem-
ber his name myself.
Don't get discouraged, but stick with me for
few minutes more and eventually the plot will
unfold itself, namely to wit, the Office of Price
Administration.
HOT SPOTS
Will all of you intellectuals who read this
literary meandering agree that the two hottest
spots in our government at the present time, and
for many months, have been the National War
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04

stop the reac-
tion a ries in
congress w h o
are striking a
blow for food
and real estate
interests a n d
against tn e
war effort.
Inc issue OF
real price con-
troll versus in
fIo+ion hoe he
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04
Regional Views
BY Richard Gosser, Director,
Region 2B, UAW-CIO
LABOR UNREST

Within the past few weeks, evidences Of unrest
and dissatisfaction in the ranks of Labor have
appeared in several sections of the country.
Behind this unrest there are a number of
causes, principal of which is the sloMness of the
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04
What s NeU
EDWARD ]. DUCK
Educational Director
Local IL UAW-CIO
LET'S EXPLORE

LEI , Eat LOINL
For years l have read with
tongue in cheek the column en-
titled Lets Explore Your Mind"
written by that eminent scientist,
scholar and philosopher, Albert
Edward Wiggam, D. Sc.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04
Washington
Scene
BY VIRGINIA GARDNER
CONGRESSIONAL BLITZ ON

The congressional blitzkreig
against OPA is in full swing.
OPA is fighting with its back to
the wall. 1t will take concerted
and swift action by labor to
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04

CALL ON LOCAL
Many of our shops which have not organized
blood donor clubs have made frequent calls upon
the Local to supply them when the need arose.
BY having many of our people typed pos
sible, we will be able to meet this demand from
within each shop and have group available at all
times for this worthy purpose.
We have requested our people to make their ar
rangements through the Local to have theiy blood
tipping done. This may be done by calling the Local
headquarters, Main 1924 and letting us arrange
the time for the work to be DONE
We have made arrangements with DR.. Norris
Gillette to do the work, and he has reserved each
Tuesday night for us to send our people in to
secure blood samples. However, since the number
of people who can be handled in an evening is
limited, we ask that arrangements be made
through the Local office for appointments on
Tuesdays.
AID WAR EFFORT
Efforts to organize a large blood donor group
will be of considerable aid to the effort since
the prompt procurement of donors frequently
spells the difference between a speedy recovery
and slow one. Moreover, during this time when
it is imperative to keep our workers on the job,
or return them to it as quickly as possible, the
value of such blood donor group cannot be too
strongly emphasized.
Since sickness and injury to increase DUR
ing war time when industry is running at full
speed, it is to best interests individuals,
well as to the interest of the country that we
organize large group of people into such blood
donor clubs and thus be prepared for any possible
emergency which may
Your cooperation will be greatly appreciated
and is earnestly solicited Such cooperation should
be readily granted by our members, because, in
the final analysis, you may be one of the first
ones who may need such service.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1943-06-04
NO STRIKES
Blood Donor Club
BY MELVIN SCHULTZ,
President, Local IL, UAW-CIO
A GOOD CAUSE

A GOOD CAUSE
1t has always impressed me that the organiza-
tion of blood donor groups among our industries
is one of the finest accomplishments in the field
of humanitarianism that we could sponsor.