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The CIO news. (Cumberland, Md.) 1942-????, 1944-03-13


a quiet day. when all was at
There awaited surprise for the Japanese
From of the South mighty transports came
And our officers told Live up TO your name"
Those orders needed IL you could have seen,
1t told on their faces division Of Marines.
The days long and very still;
They knew they headed for Bouganve
They didn't mind
They knew it job that had TO be done.
The days seemed longer and very hot
One evening they told us, We've reached the spot
Tomorrow morning well have fun
For the Navy will open with every gun.
There won't be tree folly stand;
Wen blow them all TO that promised land.
Look up above you; shouldn't care,
Our planes with rule the air."
But something told the whole night through
We couldn't Sleep we had work TO do
Next morning at dawn stood deck
And watched the Navy-they raised heck.
Down the net went hundreds of men.
We did it before, we'll do it again.
The out, they were to begin;
In eight minutes the second would be in.
Some fifty yards away from shore
The first boats being shot at. Boys this is war
Something was there that one knew
Eighteen pilboxes, hidden from view.
"liit that shore!" heard Captain yell.
The boats in being blown TO hell
Most of made it, dashed up the sand
Steel keles fixed bayonets and rifles hand.
Machine guns and snpers conceale from all
Were sure raising hell but we'll get them all!
The second in; felt better then.
But the screams of air raid made on end
They were bombing ships and strafng men.
The transports leaving still filled with our men
Our ships chased TO sea. thought it the end
We were praying and fighting; needed more men.
lieutenant beside yelled in voice very high.
"Move in men; it's fight die"
Move ms what we did and TO surprise,
We blew up their guns, plboXes and all;
Hundreds of Japs that morning did fall
Hour after hour the battle
Then help came and it didn't take long.
We set up our guns and built beachhead,
Shipped out the wounded and buried the dead
Row after row of white crosses did stand;
They the who conquered the land
For weeks they bombed felt their shells:
They landed behind us, but right into hell.
Now things quiet and the Army has come,
So we'll move on, there's work 10 be done
Wen go from morning until late at dusk;
Wen get them all, you depend on u.s.
Go on we will conquer must.
There's too much waiting at home for us.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-24
Telephone Strike

Without going into the merits of the
strike of Ohio Bell Telephone Co. en-
ployes an Independent union, il is edify-
ing to observe the solidarity which exists
among this body Of workers.
With very little education in union
tactics except the actions observed in
other more militant labor organizations,
the employees Of the Ohio Bell have given
an excellent illustration Of the power of
organization expressing itself in unity of
purpose and unity OF action.
Members Of the CIO are in sympathy
with the Ohio Bell workers refusal to
work under unfair and discriminatory
conditions. They believe that il is only
fair for the workers of the telephone COM
pany to know this in the face of the cdi-
torial comment in the daily press that the
strike has lost the backing Of public Opin-
ion.
The only fly that appears in the oint-
ment of the telephone workers is the
action Of some Of their members in cross
ing the picket lines and otherwise remain
ing on the Job This is one of the weak
nesses of most independent unions,
weakness which we sincerely hope will
be remedied by the phone company work
ers when they have returned TO their jobs.
Out of the present strike will come a
better and stronger union, one which we
sincerely hope will accomplish greater
advantages for the telephone company
employees and give them a greater meas
ure Of job security and increased So
lidarity.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-24
Gives New Address

Dear Sir:
At this time l wish to in
form you of my new address
and to thank you and that
wonderful union of ours for
those lovely gift boxes that l
received at Camp Fannin. The
reason l say gift boxes, be-
cause to me that's exactly
what they are. It's like hav-
ing a birthday each month and
/ sure look forward to them.
would have written
sooner, but you've heard Of
Basic Training, I'm sure. We
didn't have hardly any time
to ourselves at all. was do
ing darn good to write to my
beloved wife. So don't think
for minute that I didn't
appreciate the boxes. Like
thousands of other boys, I'm
no different. So in closing, I
wish to thank you again. Hop
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-24

Views
By Richard Gosser
Director Region 2B, UAW-C1O

CHICAGO, Nov 27-Many items of great
interest to the workers of America will come
up for discussion at the CIO convention which
opened here today
AS we approach nearer to the end of the
war, we will be brought face to face with
many problems which will require our imme-
date attention and most intelligent efforts
to solve
CIO has never been an organization which
let events play it. 1t has played events, usually
by preparing in advance for what it could see
was going to occur and planning wisely on
ways and means to help shape the events and
meet them head on.
AS CIO leadership looks into the future
it is faced with the problem of reconversion
1t recognizes that it must plan for this period
and 1T is insisting that government, industry
and business should likewise plan. One sided
planning will not avert large scale unemploy-
ment. 1t will take all the members of our eco
nomic team working together to settle the
question of full employment in the postwar
VETERANS PROBLEMS
We of the UAW-CIO have faced the oues-
ton of the returning veterans and have sought
to make plans for assimilating our boys back
into Industry We have done more than this
by providing the veterans with a seniority
which they have earned by virtue of their
service to the country, at the same time treat
on teh production lines.
veterans seniority and other questions con-
corning their welfare upon their return to
civilian life will doubt be part of this
weeks program for discussion. We of the
union are interested in the servicemen, far
more so than many other organizations for
they have come from our ranks and want to
come back to Many Others who never
had chance to work in industry because they
went into the armed forces from school, WaMN Y
their chance to work. We of CIO are going =
do everything in power to help them
secure. this right.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM
With the reelection of President Roose-
Velt and Democratic majority in the House
and Senate, there will be considerable discus
sion of the CLOS legislative program. We have
every reason to hope that the new congress
Will be friendlier to us than the one now coming
to an end in Washington. We are going to be
able to find out just how friendly in few
more weeks.
1t is very important that our legislative
program be discussed and plans made for pre-
senting our needs to congress at the earliest
possible time. We have witnessed two years
without single improvement to our cause a
time during which were strictly on the
defensive. Now, we are prepared to ask for
the things which we should be given in all
justice. We seek to enlarge upon our social
security gains and increase our share in the
products of our own work.
IL is too early to outline what cour.e the
convention will follow, but believe that this
convention will be one of the most important
ever held since the birth of movement
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-24
SerViCennen's
Letters
Smi++y Reports

Lear Ollle'
My neglect to keep alive our
friendly correspondence can
be laid to no single reason, but
to a combination of several.
My extended stay here is as
much a surprise to me as it
must be to you. Apparently,
the fracture wasn't as simple
as | thought. Complications
have developed which seem to
be considerable worry to
several brain, bone and psy-
chopathic doctors. Personally,
/ believe l was more or less
psyche case before my en-
trance here, don't you? Any
one who wouldn't do more
than / did to keep out of this
mess must be just plain batty.
I've been eceiving the
UNION JOURNAL regularly
and believe me it has, espe-
cially during the campaign
just passed, given me hours of
decent reading. l thought l
used to get hot at the free"
press, but these lousy Los
Angeles tabloids just tester an
old sore.
There is a possibility may
wind up with a medical dis
charge. l hope to again work
with you on the paper some
day.
Chances are that all this is
just wishful thinking on my
part, I'll probably 60 back on
duty and when do get home
wind up in the shop again.
/ realize my talents are really
just ambitions and nothing
more.
I'm tickled about the results
of the election. You deserve,
along with few others,
plenty of credit for putting
across the registration drive
and a swell weekly paper to
combat the evils of the
other" press.
My wife is having her prob
lens back home in Toledo. To
begin with, the allowance she
gets doesn't nearly give her
the necessary amount to live
on. Besides that, it was neces-
sary fer my twins boys to have
their tonsils out just recently.
Incidentally, if there's a do
ings for Local IL members
kids around Christmas, those
youngsters of mine would en-
JOY anything, I'm sure.
Hoping to hear from you
again, / remain,
Your friend,
Pvt. Richard Smith,
922138 USMC.
U. S. Naval Hosp. Ward Fl A
Santa Margarita Ranch,
Oceanside, Calf.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-24
From The Desk
Melvin Schultz
President,
Local II, UAW-ClO

The headquarters of Local IL has facilities
to accommodate the membership of an organ
ization the size and scope of Local like ours
We have library in our hall, The office
of the TOLEDO UNION JOURNAL is located
in our building. The Regional UAW Office
and the PAC Office are on the fourth floor
and the various Units and Departments of Lo-
cal IL have offices in the building.
Our is growing organization. The de-
mand upon facilities is ever increasing.
To meet this increased demand and to render
more efficient service to our membership our
building is being remodeled.
The dues office facilities will be expanded.
The office of the President and other Local
IL officers will be moved from the first to the
second floor
1t is our hope that these changes in the
building layout will result in greater service
to our membership.
UAW COMMUNITY
These services make our Local head
quarters a community of its own. The Local
IL attorney has an office in our building and
soon there will be an office to take care of
insurance for our members.
There too many members who pay
dues to Local IL who have not taken advan-
tage of the many services which can be had
through membership in our Local.
/ want to invite all Local IL members to
become better acquainted with our head
quarters.
A tour through our hall will show
many members the advantages to be attai
by making use of our facilities.
Many of the Local II departments, SUI
the Camera Club and the research do
ment are we'll known in their resp@
fields.
There is no need for our members 4
uniformed on the latest development
effect the welfare of our workers.
We subscribe to many publications "
special functions is to keep the worker
to date on events which effect their livlih
and these publications be read at Y a
Local IL Library 81
We believe the line up which sometime
fills the dues office will be more efficiently
served with the new office facilities and this
should result in our members being able to
utilize their trips to the Local IL headquarters
to become better acquainted with our pro-
gram for better living conditions for the
workers of America.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-24
NO COMPROMISE

What Mr. Lausche will do nobody but he and his ntmaes
know but the hope of many that he will not attempt to
compromise with the Republicans which will
him to lose respect not only the of the Ohio labor
If the people of Ohio had wanted Republicans they
have elected the obese Councilman Stewart
voted the Ed Shore Harry
them to vote Certainly the workers of Ohio part
the Republican party, otherwise Mr. Lausche
Mayor of Cleveland The workers of Ohio particularly
have love for the Republicans light party
has done in opposition to the interests of labor
1t must be the hope workers. the PAC the
Democrats and all true liberals in the
ernorelect Lausche will appoint office
We hope he will turn deaf and cold upon
which might insure his popularity newspapers whose
endorsements were made opportunistc
for a selfish purpose.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-24

ing to come home soon to a
stronger and better union.
Keep up the good work at
home and I'm sure the boys
in service will do likewise.
Pvt. Stephen j. Demecs
ASH 35835238, Co. L,
273th Inf. APO. AIT
Camp Shelby, Miss.
P. S.-Tell those boys at the
WHY'S in Dept. 1875 to keep
punching and keep those jeeps
arollin.'
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-24
ThaF Formula

War Labor Board members in Wash
ington are willing to accept 80 per cent as
the compromise figure for the increase in
the cost of living since 1941 and the pres
ent time, according TO William Davis,
chairman of the Board.
This figure, 80 per cent represents in
the minds of the members of the WLB an
increase in the cost of living somewhere
between the Bureau Of Labor Statistics
figure of 25 per cent, and the 43.5 per
cent increase claimed by the joint labor
commission which investigated the cost OF
living and reported early this year.
In any event, the War Lobar Board in
dicated that the increase in living, even
at the in-betWeen figure which it arbi-
trarily set up, had increased at least more
than Is per cent above the amount of
wage boosts which the Board is permitted
to give under the sO-called little steel
formula.
Under such conditions, where the cost
of living has admittedly increased Is per
cent over the figure set by the Boards
guiding formula, and in the light OF the
common experience OF all consumers, it
would seem logical TO expect that the
little steel formula would be revised up
ward.
But this is not to be, and on no less
authority than that of Fred NJ. Vinson, di-
rector of War Mobilization, who has indi-
Gated that ne will not permit any re-
adjustment upward of the little steel for
mula because it might be the cause OF in
flatiOn.
Wilson'S stand, under the pretext of
protecting the pay envelope of the Amer
lean workers from initiation, is hollow and
entirely out of tune with the real facts as
claimed by labor and admitted by the
WLB. Moreover, his attitude towards the
workers is hypocritical and false and de-
notes better than anything that has oc-
cured in a long time, exactly IN which di-
rectiOn his sympathies lie.
Labor has just reelected the Presi-
dent to serve for fourth term. 1t has
shown its confidence in him because of
his record of the past. For his part, the
Il
the things that are right and just by over
ruling Mr.. Vinson and adjusting the
wages of the American workers upwards
to meet the realities OF an economic situa-
ton which becomes increasingly more
difficult for the wage earners.
To reject the findings of labor and the
belief of the War Labor Board is to in
vite widespread unrest and dissatisfac-
tion with a system of wage adjustments
which have been unjust ever since they
were inaugurated.
Labor is inpatient, 1t has restrained
itself for many months, but now il wants
action and correction of a formula which
is admittedly out Of tune with the realities
of the economic structure. The little steel
formula must be altered or the War Labor
Board shall be at its greatest crisis.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-24

CHICAGO, Nov. 27-Many items of great
interest to the workers of America will come
up for discussion at the CIO convention which
opened here today.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-11-24
It's News
To Me .
By 0. J. Pecord
LAUSCHE'S EXPERIMENT


Governorelec Frank J. Lausche is about to undertake
noble experiment He going to appoint Republicans to his
administration. So the daily
That would be noble gesture open-handed generosity
appoint Republicans administration
Maybe that the the endorsement which Mr. Lasche
the including Toledo Newspapers believe it
not interested in lot of other things besides good govern
ment.
governor difficulties than he might
now be able oresee Such appointments will get
into difficulties with his party probably with LABOR ana
for with the Republicans
Why a liberal like Governor should want
any Republicans him trie difficult to understand
We believe is possible for to be liberal and Re
publican at the time but it is highly improbable If
Republican reaches that of thinking he usually has
other except the Democratic party So far
have not heard of prominent Republicans being converted
THE sErUP
past years Bricker has managed to
get his appoinees civil service status At the
time this has been accomplished under civil service
commission which has been dominated by the Republicans
opposition Lausche awaiting his
ing fully prepared to him hard to and to do
covery accdeny otherwise just they give it to him.
governor go into office and appoint Re-
publicans along with him will be slap at the peo
pie who elected him to office The people of Ohio particularly
people Cleveland Akron Toledo other industrial
cities elected Mr. Lausche because they wanted get rid of the
Republicans So what happens We going have more
handed to and this time by the who promised us he
would get rid of them.
We can still remember Governor Martin L. Davey He was
handed in his generosity to his political enemies He also
appointed Republicans and look what happened to DaVey
there those who believe that Mr. Lausche
politically naive will certainly subsantiaed
If he carries out the action which the attribute to him.
and appoints Republicans.
A BAD SITUATION
In the legislature the will be facing bad
situation With the majority of the members of the legislature
being members of the Republican party and coming from
majority of the counties and senatorial districts Ohio Gov
ernor Lauche Will be surrounded all sides by which
will oppose his wish
that he belongs Gin their opinon) to the political
Facing such hectic two why Mr.. Lausche should
want to add Republicans to the already
Der who stand ready to kill him off politically, something
that makes both the Democrats and aboes why he
does it, If he is going to do it.
No expression of opinion has officially PAC
of the labor leaders of Ohio presumably the
formation about the
lcans has not been officially confirmed by Lausch Then
too is barely possible that the wish
the part of the rather than definite
from Mr. Lausche that he would
he elected by the combined efforts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-16
War Veterans 10 Profit
By Automatic Promotions

War veterans returning to their
old civilian jobs are entitled to sal
airy increases accruing automatically
during their absence, the War Labor
Boand has ruled.
Interpreting the Selective Service
Act Of 1910. which requires employ
ers to take back employees returning
from the armed forces, the board
said yesterday the veteran must be
rehired at the level to which he
would have been entitled IL there
had been no. break in his service
with the company"
The Interpretation by its general
counsel, Jesse Freidin, was given
to- RI WI Finlay, director Of the
labsr negotiating service for Safe
way Stores, Inc, San Francisco.
The Selective Training and Serv-
ice Act Of 1910 guarantees re-em-
ployment to . veteran in o position
Of like seniority, status and pay"
Mr.. Freidin said. 90 The returned
veteran Is therefore entitled to any
length Of service increase. which the
job would have carried during his
absence IN the armed service"
WLB ofncials said the ruling was
based on q statement Of policy from
selectiye service headquarters, which
asserts that "the seniority of a per-
son in the service accumulates dur
ing such service to the same extent
and in the same manner as If such
person had remained in continuous
employment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-16
THE EVENING STAR Warrington D. c. -. A-23
THURSDAY, NoveMDER I. 9rz9 -
George n. Graham, Retired Virginia Mines Yield
Automobile Executive, Dies Over 30 Million in AZ
~ the Associated Press.

~ the ASsociated Press.
RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 16.-vir.
ginia mineral production was val-
ued at more than 500 900 900 during
1913. DR.. Arthur Bevan, State geol-
ogist, reported yesterday IN making
public the results Of an annual cam
vass by the Federal Bureau Of Mines
and the State Geological Survey.
The production value Of raw min.
eral resources, DR.. Bevan said, az.
gregated $50 .068, 900, while an add.
tional $4,000, 900 was derived from
certain processed rocks and min
erals used In the manufacture OF
rock wool. pigments, ground field
spar, ferro-ailoys and coke.
Nonmetallic minerals with a total
value Of $72 ,484 900 accounted for
most OF last years production. Coal
at the mines represented $56, 0O0,-
900 Of this total, continuing its
sharp rise from 100000 In 1910
and So, 900 900 In 1912.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-16
Senator's Criticize Failure
To Curb German Industry
Ry the Associated Press,

BY the Associated Press.
A Senate subcommittee studying
safeguards against future German
aggression criticizes the Versailles
Treaty for leaving intact the in
dustrial strength which was the
root of Germany military power"
The Military Affairs Subcommit-
tee on War Mobilization, headed by
Senator Kilgore, Democrat, of West
Virginia, made the assertion in
Part II of its study on cartels and
national security. Part I, released
Monday, had recommended destruc-
ton of Germany's industrial
strength and the breaking up OF
"the monopolies and cartels which
are the artery Of supply In the Maxi
system"
The whole trend OF economic de-
velopments following the World
War aided the Germans in evading
the disarmament provisions OF the
Versailles Treaty, the 9O-page
brochure asserted, adding:
Numerous instances have been
documented in the hearings before
the committee which leave no doubt
that violation of the treaty began
almost as soon as the war had
ended"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1944-11-16
Chicago Groin

CHICAGO. Nov. 16 6R.-Corn held
steady today but other grain futures mar.
kets were weak. At times wheat showed
losses Of more than . cent and oats and
rye were well below the previous close.
Reports the Army would be in the mar
ket tomorrow to buy substantial amounts
Of -four for RELIEF distribution abroad en-
couraged some buying In the wheat pit ut
mid -session and prices rallied slightly.
The weakness OF wheat was attributed to
bearish Interpretation of the Government
export subsidy program announced yester-
day. Shorts had covered anticipatin bull
feh reaetion. snd were disappointed when
1t was disclosed that most shipments would
BE- restricted to the Western Hemisphere
Corn was relatively Arm despite evidence
Of LIQUIDATION Of the December contract
Cash interests hedged against receipts OF
cash grain and most Of the buying was
centered in the deferred contracts. Liberal
country offerings well below ceilins prices
The trade In rye was dull and mostly by
local operators Commission houses sold
the May contract on an early advance
and the offerings weakened the market.
Oats were weak from the start when
there was an almost complete absence OF
At noon wheat was " to y lower than
was " to VI higher; December. 1.06H;
oats were down V TO 1; December, 64N:
barley vas " lower to y higher; Decem-