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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1943-01-14
ArtWdre Men Get
New Wage Scale
Aqreement Reached Follow
ing Two Days OF Nego-
tiution In December

Cambridge, Mass. A 75 cent per
hour minimum wage has been estab-
lished for employees of the A. II.
Hews Pottery Co. following two days
of negotiation on December 3rd and
4th.
First Vice President Wheatley head
ed the committee from Local Union
1917 and Mr.. Lockwood, acted as
spokesman for the firm. Previous to
the signing of the new agreement, IA
temporary agreement was arranged
with Mr. Lockwood and Vice President
Wheatley whereby after sixty days the
minimum would be % cents per hour,
retroactive to November 18th.
The Company manufacturers flower
pots and florists ware exclusively and
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Local Union No. 96
Will Install New
Officers Jan. 22nd
Grurnblers In Shop Remind
Writer Of Grumpy"
In Snow White"

Perth Amboy, N. Y Election Of
officers for the first six months of 1913
was held at our first meeting of the
year, on Friday evening, January 8.
Those elected were Michael Drotar,
president; Andrew Norway, vice presi-
dent John Kish, recording secretary !;
Hans Miller, financial secretary and
defense fund secretary; Walter H. Ly-
beck, statistician; Steve Macy, guard !;
Steve Kish, inspector; trustees, Sam
Gerlufsen, Chris Madison and Arnold
Detmar. Installation will be held at
our next regular meeting on Friday,
January 22nd.
Reports from the shop committee
We're favorable as far as work is con-
cerned. All reported working five days
per week and overtime, this also in
cludes the holiday weeks. The plaster
shop reported only working straight
time and day out for the holidays.
1t was also reported that lights were
being installed in the glaze shop.
A campaign was conducted by our
local to increase the payroll deductions
for War Bonds and from the results
we can state that our members re-
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1943-01-14
John B. andrews. MdnY Years Active
For Labor Legislation, Dies At 81

ployment. In 1921 he was a member
of the Presidents Unemployment Con-
ference, and two years earlier he
served as government delegate to
the International Labor Conference in
Geneva. In 1881 Andrews was a men,
Der of the Pennsylvania UnemplOy-
ment Commission, and a year later he
served on the New York Commission
on Workmen'S Compensation, which
made various recommendations for
Improvement of the compensation laws.
Delegate TO ILO
Andrews served in 1896 as a govern
ment delegate to the conference of the
International Labor Organization in
Geneva, and in 1897 he was consultant
to the Social Security Board During
the next two years he was special
agent of the United States Department
of Labor. He served also as mem-
Der of the Advisory Council of the
United States Employment Service.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1943-01-14
SdnitdrY Workers Stdrt New
Year With Fine Attendance;
First Meeting In 3 Weeks
LABOR-MANAGEMENT
PLAN IS UNDERTAKEN
BY TRUCKING UNITS

Washington, ID. G. = The first step
toward the development Of a labor
mana cement program to deal with
wartime problems in the private truck
ing industry was taken at a meeting
sponsored by the Office Of Defense
Transportation.
Attending the meeting were repre-
sentatiyes of the international Bro
therhOOd Of Teamsters (AFL) and the
National Council of Private Motor
Truck Owners. Presiding were Otto
S. Boyer, director of the ODT Division
Of Motor Transport.
1t was decided to set up perma-
nent group of labor and management
representatives to work on such prob
lens as manpower shortages in the
industry, conservation of vehicles and
tires and other war matters.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1943-01-14
$50 Employees Thrown Out
OF Employment: Wdtch-
man Discovers Bluze
CAUSE UNDETERMINED
Office Building. Warehouse
And Restaurant Escape
Fldmes' Fury

KOkOmo, md.-In a Christmas eve
fire which destroyed the plant of the
Kokomo Sanitary Pottery Company,
$500 n. Union street, KOkOmO suffered
one of the worst fire losses in its his
tory. Early estimates placed the loss in
excess of Il half million dollars with
prospects of the damage running as
high as S75O,OOO. At the same time
approximately $50 employees were
thrown out Of work Indefinitely.
The fire, which started around No.
5 kiln was discovered by Bert Ruby,
night watchman, and he with jim
Roark, another employee fought it
with eXtinguishers until the arrival
of the fire department, but, aided by a
fairly strong south wind, the flames
swept through the plant. Within a few
minutes, the two acres of buildings
were a seething mass of flame. The
blaZes and puffs leaped hundred feet
into the air and the red glow could
be seen for miles
c. Leo Williams, plant manager, said
Due to the fact that war contracts
are involved and that information re-
garding their scope and value is re-
stricted, let us just say that the plant,
as it stands now is an S5 per cent loss.
The damage to the buildings, machin-
cry, tools, and equipment is sufficient
to eliminate the plant, at the present,
as far as active. manufacturing is con-
cerned."
THE firm was manufacturing ware
for various contractors as we'll as
holding direct prime contracts for use
as war material" he continued.
Williams said the loss is covered by
insurance as far as plant, equipment
and stock is concerned but he said he
was not prepared to say in what
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change the tide of war. Armed with
these weapons, the forces of the United
States were able to wrest the initiative
away from the Axis powers and put
them on the defensive.
This year labor undertakes the
stupendous task of doubling the pro-
duction quotas of 1912. We feel con-
tident we can do the job and produce
the goods if we are not hampered by
compulsory and punitive legislation.
Labor is working for victory in the
shortest possible time. Our union mem
bers, whose sons and brothers are
serving on the fighting fronts, will not
let up for an instant until victory is
won.
1--WE ask Congress not to discourage
the patriotic spirit shown by Ameri-
can workers upon whom our nation
must depend for service on the home
'front.'"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1943-01-14
Lively Discussions
At Meeting Of LU 4
Brine Your Troubles To
Your Local Meeting; Proc
tice Golden Rule

There are a number of subjects that
my first letter for the Herald since
being appointed O.C. But being a little
timid in this new field of adventure,
i will cOnfine my remarks to Il few
answeres on subjects that l think
should be of vital concern to every
member of Local Union No. 1.
One that inspired me most of all
was the attitude taken by some of our
members i'm regards to the duties OF
the shop committee.
First, let me point out, the members
of any shop committee are appointed
by the president of the Local, con-
firming with our Bylaws. They are
picked according to their qualifications,
and sense of fair Judgment. If at
any time decisions which they
render may or may not be to our
individual liking, and we think an in
justice is done, we have at all times
the right to carry our case to the
plCSVIlt oul SluC VI any Soli
trOversial dispute.
When this procedure is not followed
and we see fit to take matters into our
own hands, or take sulking attitude,
we are entirely in the wrong and
breaking the laws of our organization.
A little more practice of the Golden
Rule and little less greediness in our
relations with each other, will tend
to alleviate many of our difficulties be-
fore reaching the danger point and |
am sure if this is practiced we will
all benefit.
A number Of letters were received
from the shut-ins who were remember
ed at Christmas time by the Local.
Our present system of bookkeeping
was up for discussion and President
Dales appointed Brothers Lanning and
Sanford to find out whether new and
more up-to-date system could be in
stalled.--O.C. 4.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1943-01-14
Local Union as Suspends
Weekly Meetings Dur
ing Holidays
SHRADER NEW TRUSTEE
Committee Ndrned To Sc
cure Honor Roll For
Members In Service

Trenton. y. J.-LOcal Union A. did
not meet over the holidays and our
first meeting in the new year on Fri
day evening. January s, found plenty
of business to be transacted. The at
tendance was good and we hope it
will continue throughout the year.
Some Of the reports made of the diff
cult problems that confront us at this
time are anything but encoura ging.
and | know Of no better way to meet
these conditions than to have a full
attendance at our meetings and every
brother lend his aid to our officers in
seeking "a solution. Certainly in times
like these. when we are all pulling
together to lend every possible aid we
can TO our government in the winning
of this terrible war. we can spend one
evening a week to attend our local
and do likewise.
Most of our troubles at present arise
from the shortage Of labor. We are
willing to do all We can to relieve this
situation but our members feel they
services as the firm would usually
pay To the men they cannot get. With
the cost of many every day items still
rising and other unusual expenses, we
do not think we should be asked To
perform these duties gratis-We just
cannot afford TO do it.
We cannot forget either, that in
spite of our being granted raise with
government sanction some months ago
(for which we are still patiently wait
ing) our overtime pay has been re-
duced in case we have any loss or are
unable for any reason to produce our
full quota.
We could not believe it was so at
first, and it is very hard TO under
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Green Says Labor Can Double Output
In l943 If "Unhdmpered By Legislation

Neutrality-suspicious. can double the
output of war goods in 1943 as com.
pared with 1912 "if we are not ham,
pered by compulsory and punitive
legislation" William Green, president
of the American Federation of Labor,
said in addressing legislative agents
of the federation and it's affiliates and
members of the railroad labor unions
''Labor's message to the Seventy
eighth Congress is that we are proud
of the record made by our union or
ganizations and their members since
the war began" declared Mr.. Green.
"The whOle-hearted cooperation of
Americas soldiers of production made
it possible for our country to more
than quadruple the output of vital war
materials within single year.
"By breaking all records for the
production of planes, ships, tanks and
guns, American workers helped to
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1943-01-14
Christmus Eve Fire Rdzes
Kokomo SdnitdrY Pottery;
Loss Estimdted At $500, 600
NLRB DIRECTS BALLOT
BY THREE GROUPS OF
FILM EXCHANGE HELP

ashingtOn.-ElectiOn before Feb.
8 to determine cOllective-bargainin
agencies for New York City employees
of three film exchanges were ordered
by the National Labor Relations
Board
Eligible employees of the Twentieth
CenturyFOX Film Corporation will
decide whether or not they will he
represented by the Screen Office and
Professional Employees Guild, Local
100, {. l. o.
Eligible employees of LOew's, Inc,
and the United Artists Corporation
will decide whether they desire to be
represented by Local 100 or by Film
Exchange Employees Union, Local
F-51, International Alliance of Theatri-
cal State Employees and Moving Pic
ture Machine Operators CA. +. L.), or
by neither.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1943-01-14
Officers Reelected
At Pittsburgh Show
F. l. SINNERS And Earl R.
Crooks Ndmed On Bodrd
Of Directors

Charles l.. Sebring. sales manager of
reelected president of the Associated
Pottery and Glass Manufacturers at
the annual meeting Monday night in
the William Penn hotel Pittsburgh.
The election. attended by 40 manu-
facturers. climaNed Today pottery
and glass show of 112 exhibitors in the
Pittsburgh hotel.
Other officers reelected We're:
Paul Jenkins, Corning Glass Co.,
Charleroi, Pa, vice president: James
f.. Duncan III, DuncanMiller Glass
Co, Washington, Pa, secretary; II. ID.
Wintringer, Steubenville Pottery Co.,
Steubenyille, treasurer, and j. Nj.
Hammer, Pittsburgh, executive secrc-
tary.
The places OF two directors We're
filled by f. |. SINNERS, Hall China
Co., East Liverpool, and Earl Il.
Crooks, CrOokSville China Co, Crooks
vile, O. The board consists of five di-
rectors, the remainder being glass
manufacturers.
The exhibit, which closed Tuesday,
was termed very successful M.
Hammer said, with buying reaching a
new peak, the majority of the orders
being placed the first four days.
The manufacturers were placed in
the difficult position of having TO turn
down orders due to lack of production
and shipping facilities. No definite de-
livery dates were promised the pur-
chasers, however. Mr.. Hammer added,
and orders were placed with the under
standing the merchandise 'eventually
will be delivered"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1943-01-14
Lying Newspapers
Arouse Anger Of
War Labor Board
Smear Stories Denounced
As Unpdtriotic And Detri-
mental To Wur Effort
CHICAGO TRIBUNE FAKES
Paper Distorts Facts In Effort
To Discredit Crdckdown
On Company Union"

Washington. d. C.-NewSpaperS that
lie about labor We're assailed as "irre-
sponsible" by the National War Labor
Board. The boards ire was aroused
particularly by smear story car
ried in the Chicago Tribune" notori-
Gus anti-labor daily, and by papers
getting its press service.
This story dealt with action of the
board in wiring return-tOwork warn
ing to members of a company union
who staged fake strike at the Wind
sOr Manufacturing Company in Phila-
delphia, makers of army uniforms.
The company had been ordered to
sign union security" agreement with
the Textile Workers Union. which was
certified by the National Labor Rela-
tiOns Board as bargaining agency for
the workers after it had won an elec-
tiOn at the plant.
Management Under Fire
Immediately afterward there fol-
lowed walkout, sponsored by the
dummy" union, in purported protest
against the boards decision. Textile
Workers union chiefs charged the
stoppage was instigated by the man
agement to avoid signing with bona
tide organization. The management
was accused of having conducted a
long campaign of intimation against
the union.
Whereupon, the board, through its
Philadelphia office. wired each striker
warning it would order cancellation
of his seniority rights if he didn't 90
back to his job. Those kept out by the
picket lines likewise received the tele-
grams. That warning ended the strike.
However. the Chicago Tribune,
which would normally hail a crack
down on strikers if they are members
of Il genuine union, denounced the
board and went to bat for the com
pany union"
Morse Rips Distortion
At the same time it published the
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1943-01-14
Send Union Label
Cigarettes To Our
Members Overseas
Ten Thousand Cigarettes
Can Be Purchased By
Local Unions For SIS

Something. new in the way of giving
has been originated by the Union Label
Trades Department of the American
Federation of Labor. In Il rush of
patriotic enthusiasm that is spreading
like wildfre across the land all
branches of organized labor are CO.
operating in a vast campaign to keep
our armed forces overseas supplied
with Union Label cigarettes.
Animated by that "dO-untO-otherS-a
We would they should dO-untO-you'
spirit, several millions of union-made
Raleigh cigarettes have been shipped
by local labor unions to American
fighting men in the far corners of the
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1943-01-14
Workers Are Given
Credit By Kaiser
For His Success
Miracle" Shipbuilder Pays
Tribute To Employees In
Dedicdting New Plant
DESERVE HIGHEST PRAISE
Says Industry Has To Pro-
duce More Goods For
"Humun Welfare

Washington, ID. C.-An historic event
took place on the Pacific Coast last
week when Henry J. Kaiser, miracle
man of shipbuilding and industry,
opened the first iron and steel plant
beyond the Rockies and thus freed the
West from its long subjection to the
'Steel Trust" of the East.
Built in eight months at FOntana,
A. miles east of Los Angeles, in the
heart of the orange grove area, the
huge new undertaking covers 1,3OO
acres and has 35-mile railroad to
connect it's mills and furnaces. Produc-
ton of pig iron from Western ores
has already started, and by spring the
plant will be manufacturing steel
plates for cargo ships being turned out
at Pacific Coast yards
Gives Credit To Workers
At ceremonies blowing in the
blast furnaces" Kaiser delivered an
address that was broadcast over the
nation, in which, with characteristic
fairness, he gave primary credit to his
workers for the shipbuildng records
set at his own and other Western
yards. These workers are all members
of A. +. of l.. unions.
"This is the moment to place the
credit where it is due" Kaiser said.
"As regards the ships, always and
everywhere, the highest praise belongs
to the men who work with their hands.
"The devotion effort of labor and it's
wholehearted cooperation is the prime
force under the entire output. A great
army of individuals numbering in eX-
cess of 100000 has made an outstand-
ing contribution.
"The workers on the humblest task
have a spirit and devotion to which
full tribute is due
His steel plant, Kaiser said, is a
symbol of the responsibility that in
dustry has to produce more and ever
more of goods and services for human
welfare"
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At the same time it published the
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NOTICE

A joint meeting of the Chinaware
Standing Committee has been called
for Thursday. January % at the
headquarters of the United States
POtters Association.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-28
ScOttvilIe Club
Held Meeting

The Scottville home demontra-
ton club met with Mrs. F. M
Reeves, January Il. The presi-
dent, Mrs. w. D. Huffman, was in
charge
Mrs. Huffman read devotionals
and the club sang "OnWard
Christian Soldiers. The secretary
Mrs. H. L. Austin read the Min
utes of the last meeting, after
which the meeting was turned
over to Mrs. Boney.
The Farm Family Plans for
Action" was the topic of this
months discussion.
Emphasis was placed on the
production of more food, especial
ly more eggs are needed for the
county to reach its goal in pro-
duction.
Plans for a homemade broodeT
were given to each member, as
most all were planning on buying
a better breed of baby chicks this
spring.
Sound business for the farm
War Bonds, and the labor situa-
ton were also discussed.
The club is planning on doing
sewing and knitting for the Red
Cross, beginning Immediately.
The members are also putting on
a drive collecting all the old silk
hose they can which will be turn
ed in to the defense chairman,
Mrs. w. R. Huffman, at the next
meeting.
The meeting adjourned to meet
with Mrs. Curren Dixon, Febru-
airy 10.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-28
NAZI PRESS PREPARES
FOR BAD NEWS NOW

Stockholm - Apparently pre-
pairing the Germans for news of 6
disastrous defeat on the eastern
front, the Berlin newspaper Boer-
sen Zeitung and Voelkischer Beo-
bachter recalled the conditions OF
1918, when the weakness of the
Germans on the home front fore
ed Germany to capitulate."
The paper declared that sacri-
fices at Stalingrad have "obhged
all the people to stand up under
all difficulties. A lost war is 6
lost future"
For the first time in this war
Germany faces reverses of a GER
tain importance" Karl Megerle
wrote in the paper, according to
dispatches from Berlin.
Mergerle then compared the
Germans position with that Of
Rome threatened by Hannibal
and with the English during the
battle of Britain.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-28
ORGANIZE Al CLUB
AT MILL CREEK SCHOOL

Mr.. Payne and Mrs. Boney met
at Mill Creek school house Wed
.nesday, January 20, and organized
a All club.
They discussed the advantages
and opportunities Of Al club
work in the county. They also
talked about how one can live
better at home on the farms, raise
better poultry, swine and calves
Mrs. Boney talked on how one
can be healthier. She told how
to dress heater, and to wear the
clothes which make one look bet
ter.
While they were there, the
group learned the ''Pledge'', sang
two songs, and Mrs. Boney closed
the meeting with a prayer.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-28
BUTTER AND CHEESE
ARE TO BE RATIONED

Washington Butter and
cheese probably will be rationed
next Spring, it was indicated at
the Office of Price Administra-
ton.
An informed official disclosed
that cheese, although a dairy
product, may be rationed along
with meat because of its adapta-
bility as a meat substitute
Butter for civilians is so scarce
now that it cannot be rationed at
present, explained the official,
who could not be quoted by
name. But when production in
creases in the Spring to the point
where retailers can honor ration
coupons for it, the rationing can
be undertaken. M anWh e
housewives will have to get it as
best they can.
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Furches News

Mrs. Fletcher Church and
daughter, of Forest Hill, Md, are
visiting relatives here.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Pugh, of To-
pia, spent Saturday night with
Mr.. and Mrs. r. L. Faircloth.
Rev. Fred Dancy filled his reg
ular appointment at Mt. Carmel
church, Sunday.
Those visiting Mr.. and Mrs. R.
H. Sheets, Sunday, were: Mr.. and
Mrs. Hoyt Jones and children,
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Brady.
Mr.. Willie Church, who has
been visiting home folks here,
has returned to Bel Air, Md.
Mr.. Ralph Brown spent Satur-
day night with Mr.. Lester
Church.
The Skyland post. [volume] (West Jefferson, N.C.) 193?-1988, 1943-01-28
u. S. BOMBERS STAGE
ATTACK ON SOLOMONS

Washington - American bomb
ers have staged seven heavy at
tacks within 48 hours on enemy
airdromes and installations in the
Solomons area while the Japan
csc have countered with two
night raids on U. S. positions, the
navy disclosed early this week.
A communique reported that
the Jap base at Munda on New
Georgia Island. $50 miles north
west of American-held Hender-
son airfield, was hit four times
with heavy damage between
dawn and dusk early this week.
(Solomons time). Other attacks
were carried out against enemy
positions at Rekata Bay, Santa
Isabel Island, Kahili in Bougain-
vile Island and on Ballale Island.
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SEVERAL QUESTIONS ARE
BEFORE CONGRESS NOW

Observation-Disclosures queS-
tons already confronting the
new congress-a pay-as-yOu-go
tax plan, the size Of the armed
forces, tbs Flynn nomination,
among others-cOme to a show
down in committees this week.
The treasury is drafting a pro-
posal for putting income tax pay
ments on q current basis and the
house ways and means committee
will start work Wednesday or
Thursday with members of both
parties committed to speedy &C
ton.
Senate committees will dispose
Of the nominations Of Edward J.
Flynn to be minister to Australia
and Wiley B. Rutledge to be a SUI
preme court justice and send
them to the floor for action.
AS for actual legislation in that
chamber. Democratic Leader
Barley Of Kentucky announced
that a bill for the merger Of the
Western Union and Postal Tele-
graph systems will be called up
this week. with quick passage in
dictated. 1t was passed by the
senate last session but died in the
house and a senate committee re-
ported it out again without furth-
ar hearings.