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The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-09-14
252 Give
Blood to
Wounded

EAST DETROIT - A ca
pacity production of blood for
plasma was had at the Red
Cross Blood Bank on September
Z, 252 pints for the four hour pc
riod allotted constituting a local
record. The response in the form
of registrations was excellent
and a tribute TO the citizens who
made the success of the occasion
such a commendable exhibit of
patriotic and humane regard for
those in the services.
1t is noteworthy that $50 of
those wounded in combat are
saved, largely through the in
slant and progressive use of
plasma, compared to 44Go in
World War I, so that donors may
realize to their satisfaction and
blessing that they are directly
and positively saving life, pre-
serving family ties and helping
TO return more veterans to the
very detectives they are fighting
for.
TURN SOME AWAY
The one regret on the part of
the local committee, headed by
Chairman Norbert r. Wegemer,
local druggist, is that it was
necessary to turn many away
because the facilities were over
taxed, or it was not always pos
sible TO expedite cases where the
Would-be donors had to report
to work or keep other engage
ments. Their willingness is APP
preciated and these people will
realize that the most important
matter was to insure capacity
donation, making it necessary to
always keep ahead of schedule.
The average wait was about an
hour but the yield was at the
rate of better than 80 per hour,
including necessary time out for
the staff of the Red Cross Mo-
bile Unit for suppers.
1t is anticipated that the next
bank will be held early in De-
cember and it is hoped that two
days can be allotted.
MANY AIDES
Special mention of those who
contributed to the success of the
blood bank would include the
following: Registered nurses;
Rose Bamberger, Mrs. E. Nc
Donald and Mrs. j. lite; Nurses
Aides, Mrs. Edith Mackenzie,
Mrs. B. Mallinder, Mrs. d. Pearl,
Marguerite Wunderlich and Mrs.
B. Wunderlich; Motor Corps
workers under chairman, Mrs.
Walter Love, Mrs. Roma Beas-
ley, Mrs. j. Amtsbuechler, Rose
Miller and Martha Merit; Regis
trations, Mrs. Iva Jones, Mrs. II.
Thomas and Mrs. Ida Greenway.
Other workers were in the
Canteen under chairman Myrtle
Heydon. Workers include Mrs. |
Pauline Braun, Mrs. H. Neuman,
Mrs. Viola Linebach, Mrs. Dor
othy Odren, Mrs. Bertha Foer-
ster, Mrs. K. Hinkle, Mrs. Annie
Ponder, Mrs. B. Reteick, Mrs. |
Freida Sherman, Mrs. Nell Sher-
man, Mrs. Verna Bentley, Mrs. |
Edith Carne and Mrs. Frank
Mellenger.
A total of 80 hours was devot-
ed to the blood bank and food
served included A dinners to
staff workers and $50 sand
witches to blood donors.
The daily monitor leader. [volume] (Mount Clemens, Mich.) 1942-19??, 1944-09-14
Rosie the Riueter Will
Probably Get Rid of Stacks

cent and "a per cent Of the
women respectively.
The union times., 1944-09-23

all the goods, ammunition and equipment needed.'
 Peldging reaf6rmation of the AFL $ determination to destroy nazism and -fascism, the call emphasized the need for winning a peace which will spell security for all classes of people in the future.
 We must translate into concrete terms the hopes and aspirations of the masses of the people to establish free dom. liberty, justice, democracy ana individual and collective security throughout the world"
 ''The state of mind which pre- vails among the seven million members of the American Fedora ton of Labor will be expressed by the delegates who represent this impressive cOntituency in the Six ty-fOurth Annual Convention of the American Federation of LabOr,'' the call states. ''The fixed and un- alterable determination of these millions of men and women who make up the American Federation of Labor to serve as soldiers of production and to cooperate with the government in the winning of the war to destroy Nazism and Fascism will be reaffirmed at this historic convention"
The union times., 1944-09-23
Will
 Stress Security
A.FL's 64th Session Opens In New Orleans Nov 2O- Call Reaffirms Labor's Determination To Destroy
 Nazism And Fascism- Would Help AIN

Calling delegates representing seven million members of the Am erican Federation of Labor to the 64th annual convention which opens Nov. 20 at New Orleans, AFL Pres. William Green and Sec. Treas. George Meany this week stressed the need for providing se- curity for all people in the future.
 Issues vital to the winning of the war and peace will come up for con- sideration and decision at the annual congress of labor, they said in the 1914 convention call. They emphasized the importance of full representation to promote sound policies and con- structlve action.
 They pointed out that demands and requirements of army and armed forces abroad in production of ships, planes, tanks, guns and other war materials have been completely met
 'The production record of the workers of the country is amaz- ing" they said. ''It stands out as home front production achieve ment.
 1.-The war is being won by our armed forces very largely because of the full and complete way in which they have been supplied with
The union times., 1944-09-23
Teamster Wins
 A Hero's Medal
 As A Civilian!
Member Of No. 193, Indian apolis, Honored For Saw
 ing Four Lives

Wallace R. Warneke, Indianapolis truck driver, is so tall-6 feet 10 inches, in fact--that the army refused to take him. But heroic deeds aren't confined to battlefelds, and that's why Warneke today wears the national Pro Meritas medal presented by the Trucking Assn.
 Warneke, a former college ath- lete, won inc medal for extricat- ing four people from the burning of an automobile and a semi-trailer near Spring City, Tenn, last May. He was driving a van when coupe ahead of him crashed into the trailer. Warneke stopped his van and managed to pull three men, all unconscious, from the wreckage. While he was working to free the fourth victim the gas tank of the car exploded.
 But Warnele stuck to his job and finally got the driver free before the fire reached him. Warneke was not injured although his uniform was burned. After calling an ambulance he changed his clothes and resumed his journey. It all happened in the line of duty, he explained later, re- fusing to get excited about his life saving deed.
 Warneke is a member of Local 1o3, Intl. Bro of Teamsters (AFL).
The union times., 1944-09-23

hAROAO V. FE1NMARA. preSl- dent of the New Haven Central Labor Council, and vice-president of the Connecticut Federation of Labor.
 GEORGE SABO, Business Agent, Waterbury Electricians, and a vice president of the Connecticut State Building Trades Council.
 SAMUEL A. COPPOLA, Stam- ford, Hoisting Engineers, and a vice-president !, of the Connecticut State Building Trades Council.
 JOSEPH J. CLEARY. Business Agent, Local 191, International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Bridge port.
 FRANK BAUSOLA, Secretary Treasurer, International Brother hood of Teamsters, No. 559, Hart ford.
 DENNIS CARROL, Hatters Un- ion, Danbury.
 REP. ALTO URBINATI, Barbers Union Norwich.
 MICHAEL MISENTI, Bricklay- CTS Union, Middletown, and a vice pECSAucHC O1 In0 OOnneCt1cut State Building Trades Council.
 THEODORE DePAOLA, United Auto Workers, Meriden.
 Under the terms of the resolution which authorized its creation, the committee will "carry on a vigorous and energetic campaign to persuade the laboring people of this state to register and vote; will expose the voting records of Congressmen un- friendly to labor, and work for their. defeat; and will inform the public regarding candidates that are friends of labor, and work for their cleo tion."
 The convention also voted that sno Congressman from the State of Connecticut, whether Senator or Representative, can rightfully be called true friend of labor on the basis of his or her voting rec Ord.''
 Collins said that the Committee would hold its first meeting very shortly, and drew up plans for an active program of work on a state wide basis.
The union times., 1944-09-23
As We See It
 by THE STAFF

UNION membership today is al- most five times that of 10 years ago and the Dept. of Labor shows 9O% in aluminium fabrication. au- tOmobile's, mems clothing, non- ferrous metal smelling, shipbuild- ing and basic steel, is covered by collective bargaining agreements.
 THE Ogden (Utah) Standard Examiner does things by remote control in a big way, in its soldier column by featuring: Lieut.. ........................ returned home for a short leave period after serving in the central and south Pacific areas 29 months since November of l94l. His return home was not without its highlights, for within few hours of his arrival he became the proud father of a husky baby girl"
 ANOTHER falsehood widely cir culated among soldiers by newspa- pers and anti-labor politicians is dying a hard death. That's the fake about war workers holding down ''high paid" jobs of $lOO a week or more.
 United States Employment Ser vice officials revealed this week that many discharged veterans, having read the propaganda about such fabulous earnings, expected to work into $lOO jobs immediate ly upon their return. The ssvets'' have been quickly disilIushoned because jobs paying that much are few and far between, Employment Service spokesmen explained.
 NOTICE in drugstore window: Out of toOthpaste, out of kleenex out Of ice cream, out of patience and out of town.
 STATE BUILDING Trades Coun- cl executive board will hold its October meeting at the New Haven Laber Temple, l37 Coffe St.. on Wednesday, Oct. 4, at 10 AM. sharp.
 UNIONS may be in for new iu- risdictiOnal disputes when peace comes because of drastic changes in equipment brought on by the war.
 For example, the Teamsters' Union this week cited a remark able new type of vehicle developed by the army-a contraption that can travel on land, through water or in the air. The vehicle can do 50 miles an hour on open high way; it can navigate over water like a duck if a bridge is down; or it can shift from wheels to a prOpel- Tor and scoot over the water.
 The Teamsters feel they should have jurisdiction over such motor equipment and over air freight Op- erations as well. Other unions have not spoken up yet, but they are likely to press their claims, too.
 POPCORN IS critical material in theatre operation. 1t sustains many a movie patron through a 3-hOur show. And the profit in it accounts for l/5 the receipts in some theatres. A popcorn shortage current in some parts of the coun- try is therefore bothering theatre interests.
 Continued on Page Four)
The union times., 1944-09-23

expenditures resulting from invo1un- tary changes in living habits"
 These include higher rents, higher medical and dental care, greater transportation costs, curtailment of shopping for bargains and elimination of low priced items from the general market.
 When the 18th Congress knocked out the hope of President Roosevelt and his advisors in ORA and WLB for the extended use of subsidies to prevent price increases and to roll back prices to levels of Sept. Is, 1942, it also adopted amendments to the price control law prohibiting their extended use, (which eliminates any hope for future roll back of prices," the labor members report said.
 The labor members point OHt that the return to the 40 hour sOeeke sUiH mean 25@o cut in tOtGI income to the sOOrkerS of America nOsU On 48 hour SUeek, and use statements from the report Of the public members to shOsU that the ,OGge increase of I7c GH' hour sOiIE not hGUe any infGtiOnGry aspect.
 Public members, considering the effect of wage rate changes on inha- ton said "(they) have played rela- lively minor role"
 Included in the report is an ex- haustive summary of the profits of industry and the statement that pub lie members have accepted the con tention of the union that "in consid- ering ability to pay wage increases <. the profits of the companies before taxes is the proper test, because wages, like other business expenses, come out of gross receipts" It is also stated by the public members, with the labor members in accord, that if
 Continued on Page Three)
The union times., 1944-09-23
Pocketbook Of
 Consumer Being Damaged Daily
Bowles Assails Failure Of Congress To Act On
 Grade Labelling

Every day that passes without Congressional action to remove the ban on grade labelling in pricing canned fruits and vegetables means greater damage to the consumers pocket book.
 This IS the gist of letter sent by OPA Administrator Chester Bowles to House Appropriations Committee Chairman Clarence Cannon, urging Congress to eliminate rider on the 1914 OPA appropriation. The rider makes 1t impossible to enforce price ceilings and thus victimizes the con- sumner with widespread price increases, by prohibiting written statements of quality on grades of canned goods, Bowles said.
 Speed in eliminating this ban on grade labelling is necessary because pricing is even now under way. With Rep. Cannon giving no in- dicatiOn that action will be taken until after the November elections. it may be too late to protect con- sumers as by then some 05% of the 1914 canned fruits and vege- tables will be priced.
 "There is still time for Congress to act" Bowles told Cannon. Fail ing such action, I am bound to ad- wise you that we will not have fair and genuine price control in this field.
 =. Considering the American consumers will probably spend about three quarters of a billion dollars for their share of this years pack of canned fruits and vege- tables, it can readily be seen that the avoidance of illegal price in- creases of this magnitude presents serious problem"
The union times., 1944-09-23
Aged Paying Taxes WithoutBenefits


 Compelled, to pay social security taxes without hope of benehting- that is the unfortunate predicament in which 5OO00 persons over 65 years now find themselves, it was revealed this week.
 These oldsters left old-age pension rolls to take wartime jobs. The law freezes the amount of their benefits at the time they were originally com puted. When they return to the pen sion rolls, they will get the same benefits they received when they left, regardless of the additional taxes they paid.
 Only an amendment to the law will correct the injustice, and Congress will be asked to pass it.
The union times., 1944-09-23
Roosevelt To Get
 PlanOn Revising WagesByOct.l l5
VILE. Sets Aside Week Of Oct. 9 For Executive Ses-
 sions After Hearings

The National War Labor Board will hand its recommendations on breaking the Little Steel Formula to Pres. Franklin D. Roosevelt by mid October.
 That development became apparent in Washington this week as the WLB ordered public hearings in the AFL and CIO demands for wage increases following the release of the special panel reports on the AFL and United Steelworkers cases.
 Under the announcement of the WLB the AFL will get a public hearing on its case Sept. 26. Only AFL witnesses will appear before the full board, and the WLB will be faced with ordering a further investigation to hear from industry witnesses in opposition or con- sOlidating the matter with the CLOS plea since both organizations are attacking the formula and seeking the same kind of relief.
 On the next day, Sept. 27, the WLB will hear from both sides in a public hearing on the USA-CIO, steel in dustry matter. This hearing is ex- pected to consume two or more days.
 Finally, the WLB announced that it had set aside the week of Oct. 9 for executive sessions dur ing which it will deliberate on the testimony from the public hearings and the panel reports.
 Although there was no official in dication of when the WLB will con- clude its study of the evidence and write its report to Pres. Roosevelt, most insiders here were betting on the Oct. Is date as ''sure fire thing"
The union times., 1944-09-23
Chicago A.F.L. Goes On Record For FDR

Don't change pitchers while we're winning the game" declares the Chicago Federation of Labor in a resolution throwing the support of AFL workers into the fight to re- elect Pres. Roosevelt.
 IT. federation emphasized the New Deals labor accomplishments in the Wagner act, wage-hour act, social security, price control and fair em- ployment practices legislation.
 The central body urged election of progressive Congress which will en- act the Presidents economic bill of rights. Candidates must support pub lie housing, the federation insisted, to obtain labor support.
The union times., 1944-09-23

F. D. R. HAS THE POWER
 Concerning the general wage increase, the labor members said: ''Ehe findings of fact submitted by the public members of the panel completely support and justify the request of the union that the WLB recommend to the President of the U. $. that he exercise the au- thOrity vested in him under the October, l942, price control law to direct the WLB to order the steel companies involved in this proceeding to grant the unions request of a general wage adjust ment of l7c an hOur.''
 It is emphasized that ''the Presi- dent has the legal authority under the October, l942. law to act in accordance with the unions re- quest,' and further that Congress specifically rejected an amendment to prevent the President from revising the Little Steel Formula in the event the cost of living rose beyond the lS@o allowed under such fOrmuIa.''
 Public members wrote in their re- port that "the BIS Index Is made quate as measure of changes in the cost of living of wage earners in the sense of rejecting necessary family
The union times., 1944-09-23
BaLdlUin Chided
 On His Promises

Robert A. Hurley, Democratic nominee for Governor, told the New London Central Labor Un- ion in an address Tuesday night, that he would again introduce, should the citizens of Connec- ticut name him Governor again, a state labor relations act. The enabling bill the former Gov ernor introduced in 194l passed the Senate but was defeated in the Republican controlled house.
 Gov. Baldwin, he asserted, Gin spite of repeated promises to your state conventions, has never put a state labor relations bill through the General Assem- bly, even though both houses had Republican majorities.'
The union times., 1944-09-23
Drink Union Wine They're Organized!

Your domestic wines should have a union bouquet.
 Pending before the regional War Labor Board for approval are con- tracts covering all northern Cali fornia wineries. Winery Workers Local 47 (AFL) is the collective bar gaining representative.
 Advantages gained by the union in the contracts include two-week vaca- tions, paid holidays, wage increases up to IS cents hourly, reclassifcation of workers and a clause making ali adjustments retroactive to Aug. 1, 1o43.
The union times., 1944-09-23
Revision Of "Little Steel "Scheduled
President Roosevelt Has Legal Power To Grant Request Ot Unions Wage Increases Not InAationary Say
 Public Members Of War Labor Board

The Little Steel Formula broken now lest An,er;ca face the spectre of millions of unemployed breadnes and closed factories.I ~
 Only by breaking the restrictions wage increases can America achieve the hope of full production and full em plOyment after the
 lna III essence the supplemental opinion of the labor bers of the National War Labor Boards steel panel hacked in liberal quotes from the of the public members facts and hgures from government officials and agencies.
The union times., 1944-09-23
243,S4S Prisoners
 Of War In Country

A total of 243,848 prisoners of war were being held in 125 base camps and 243 branch camps in the United States on September 1, the War Department reports. This number included 192,846 Germans, 5O272 Italians and 730 Japanese.
The union times., 1944-09-23
VILE. Hearings To Open On Tuesday

Hearings on the demands of the American Federation of La bOr that the Little Steel For mula" be revised upwards to cover the increased cost of Ev- ing, will open in Washington on Tuesday, Sept. 26, and will con- Iinue through Monday, October 2, William H. Davis, chairman of the War Labor Board, am nOunced today.
The union times., 1944-09-23
Must End Wage Freeze To Avoid Chaos
State Committee
 Named By Collins
Federation President Appoints Nine To State AFL Political Action Commttee-Will Pubicize Voting
 Records Of Candidates-1st Meeting 'Very Shortly''

President Timothy M. Collins of the Connecticut Federa- ton of Labor following Out>he instructions of the 59h venon of the Federation today the appointment of the Connecticut ALL Political Action Committee As named by Pres Collins the committee is made of the fol- lowing:
The union times., 1944-09-23
37 Tires!

The new Aston M19 tank trans porter has 26 tires on the trailer alone, plus ten tires and one spare on the truck tractor that pulls it, the War Department says.
The union times., 1944-09-23
Hands-Off Policy Won By Union Girls

CHICAGO-Assured that they will no longer by patted and pinched by foreman, 650 girls, members of the Textile Workers Union, were back on the job after short unau- thorized strike.
 The foreman followed the girls into their washroom, they said, and tried to lure them into his sailboat.
The union times., 1944-09-23

When we help produce the means of fighting we are helping to turn out the tools of victory. Let's buy War Bonds.
The union times., 1944-09-23

MOO GHOdLH5H
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The union times., 1944-09-23

''. ii. We believe that demo- cracy's future shall and must be even greater than its past. And to the future we pledge all we have to give.'' From A Creed for Anlericans''
 by Stephen Vincent Benet
Bradley beam., 1944-03-25

CHEON. Especial program jun for hostesses, free photographs to send home, luncheon served). Jewish Community Center, 130 Maple St.
 800 P. M.-Y.M.C.A. SUNDAY SERIES. (Sidney Montague on "Alaska"). Municipal Audito- rum. 7:30 P. M.-Chapel Service. Sal vation Army, 12 Stearns Sq. 7:30 P. M.-PARTY (refresh- ments ano entertainment). Y.W.C.A., 26 Howard St.
 8:15 P. M.-CONCERT by Springfield Symphony orches- tra. Municipal Auditorium. 500 P. M.-MUSIC NIGHT Informal Sing Refreshments served). USO CENTER. 27th
 7:30 P. M.-Dancing Class for DeSlHHSTS anu 1IlOIIudI al y USO CENTER.
 8:3O P. .M.-DANCE. N.C.C.S., K. of c hall, 121 Lyman St. TUESDAY March 18th
 All Day, Open House, swimming. Y.M.C.A., 122 Chestnut St. 8:15 P. M.-Open House, Enter tainment and Dance. N.C.C.S., A State St.
 500 P. M-HOBBY NIGHT (modeling, wood-carving and painting) under the direction of Lillian Erickson. U.S.O. Center. 8:30 P. INFORMAL DANCE. Y.M.C.A.
Bradley beam., 1944-03-25
HARTFORD TRANSPORTATION

At 020O every morning, a two and one-half ton truck is available to transport personnel from Hart ford to the main gate. This truck leaves the railroad station prompt ly at the above hour and makes one stop at the Keney Tower.
 At 1705 a bus leaves for Hart ford from the Main Gate.
 A 1905 daily, a bus to Hartford leaves from Windsor Locks. The Bradley Field bus leaves for Windsor Locks daily on the hour and on the half hour. By leaving at 1880 connections can be made in Windsor Locks with the 1905 bus for Hartford.
 At 2315 daily a bus leaves the Hartford Railroad Station for Brad. ley Field. Two buses are available if the situation warrants.
 These arrangements have been for the convenience of the men who are on pass or furlough, thereby eliminating the need of hitchhik- ing.
Bradley beam., 1944-03-25
Leading RAF Pilot To Speak Wednesday At Masonic Lodge

Wing Commander Raymond H. Harries, RAF pilot who has piled up a total of 300 operational flights, will speak at an open meet ing of the Springfield Lodge, A.F. & AM, on Wednesday evening.
 Wing Commander Harries has participated in two years of non- stop flying against the Germans on the Western Front. He has re- ceived the D.S.O., the DEC. and two bars, and is top scoring RAF pilot for 1943 with 13 victims to his credit.
 Commander Harries also fought during the last stages of the Battle of Britain and in the Battle of Dieppe besides escorting Amer ican bombers on their missions over Europe. A medical student in 1889, the 27-year-old Commander reached the rank equivalent to that of an American Lieutenant Colonel in four and one-half years.
 Commander Harries' subject will be "Spitfres Over Europe" All personnel of this Base have beee cordially invited to attend the free lecture whether Masons or non- Masons. His speech should be es- pecially interesting to pilots and combat crews stationed at Bradley