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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23
Too Mony Distractions

Most Americans are following the
news of the invasion with eagerness,
watching our forces advance on the con-
tinent of Europe in hopes of an early VIC
tory.
We are being exhorted to support the
invasion by purchasing more war bonds
during the current 5th War Loan Drive.
Our rapidly advancing forces in the
Pacific draw ever closer to Japan and we
await with great anticipation for the news
that Tokyo has been given damaging
blow by our air forces.
Politics is taking on new interest. Mil
lions of people are watching and waiting
for the Republican National Convention.
The choice of the Republicans is causing
speculation and many predictions.
President Roosevelt'S decision with re-
spect to the fourth term is being awaited
by those who are interested in the po-
litical situation.
Thousands of people with sons, rela-
tiyes and friends in the armed forces are
worrying about the safety of their boys
And in the midst of all these and many
other distractions, congress is considering
a price control act which is of utmost inn
portance to the economic welfare of every
consumer of this country.
II is not unlikely, since it has occurred
on many previous occasions, that congress
might seek to take advantage OF the wide
spread distraction and public interest in
the invasion and other recent public hap
penings and pass price control act con-
4. l.. IL la
and defeat the purpose of the act
The crippling amendments injected
into the bill in the senate and house oil
representatives have not been removed 1t
" the bill should be passed containing these
amendments, the American people, the
/. workers, the consumers, would be taking
a pay cut which will be just as effective
1sas though every employer in the country
were to simultaneously notify his en-
/, ployes that they were to receive % per
!. cent cut in wages and salaries.
We cannot we must not, permit our
selves to be caught mapping. We dare not
allow congress to grasp upon the situation
brought about by distracted nation and
pass legislation which, as il is now consti-
tuted, would be but gesture, an empty
shell handed TO the American people.
Those who are constantly alert for
their own advantage, those who are seek
ing increases in wages and salaries, those
who bitterly complain of the cost of living,
would do we'll TO write their congressman
and demand that an effective price control
act be passed d without any crippling
amendments.
If the bill passes with its amendments,
and there is some likelihood that il may,
none of us will be able TO support the 9Th
War Loan Drive, which will surely come,
as we are now supporting the current
drive. We certainly will not be able TO
back the invasion or the final victory with
as many dollars as we now are spending
to support the war.
Price control, while not perfect, has
proven itself of great economic value to
the workers and consumers of this coun-
try. To lose this control AT this time will
be to enter upon an inflationary cycle
which will lead to dangerous and unpre-
dictable consequences.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23

ployerS Intended to take full
advantage of any dissenSion
in the labor movement.
When General Motors con-
tended they did not know
whether the CIO or the AFL
represented their workers,
they got the showdown they
asked for. AS a result of the
strike which ensued, the Gen
eral Mo tors Corporation
agreed to recognize the
UAW-CIO in AZ G.. M. plants.
Later on, in 1899, the
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23

ployment was an important
factor in the organization of
thousands upon thousands of
workers into the Auto Work
ers. Our fight has been to
secure the lot of the workers
by striving for a greater
share of the national income.
Despite our gains, we
shall, in all probability re-
turn to seasonal employment
after the war when normal
production resumes, unless
we can achieve a great step
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23
Washington
Scene

WAS HING T ON (FP)--
When the frightened anti-labor
crown in congress called out
the dogs to trail the CLOS Pol
itical Action committee they
hardly hoped to find their pals
the DuPonts, the PeWs, Frank
Gannett and the NAM treed
by the hounds. But that is
exactly what was in prospect
June 13, and some choice bits
of financial sc a n d a | loom
ahead.
After PAC Chairman Sidney
Hillman appeared voluntarily
at his own suggestion before
the senate committee on prlVi-
leges and e c t n S, Sen.
Homer Ferguson Or. Iiich) IN
dicated it would search care
fully for violations of the
Hatch act and the Smith-Con-
nelly act among all the plush
bottomed donors to the COPS
war chests.
NeWspapermen covering the
Hillman hearing were almost
unanimous in their agreement
that he made a good impress
sion in outlining the aims and
purposes of PAC, which he
said was working closely in
many sections with state and
local units of the AFL and the
Railroad Brotherhoods.
Hillman and PAC Associate
Counsel John Abt apparently
convinced the majority Of the
senators present that the pol
itical arm of CIO has kept
carefully within both the spirit
and letter of the federal
statutes.
Chief anong the points sup
porting the CLOS defense is
that the Smith Connolly Act
prohibits contributions in
connection with any election,
and specifically exempts pri-
maries and conventions from
its provisions. Up to date PAC
has involved itself only in
primary campaigns, and in
these it appears to be clearly
outside of the laws jurisdic-
ton.
When Sen. Joseph H. Ball
Or. Minn,) contended that
PAC's poster picturing Pres.
Roosevelt and bearing the
"1-A in Our Draft" was an
expenditure in violation of the
corrupt practices act, Attorney
Abt quickly pointed out that If
that we're true, every news
paper editorial indorsing a
candidate in an election would
also be violation.
Except for whatever politi-
cal capital the Republican re-
dictionaries care to make out
of their S h o Il ii n 6 against
labor'S political activity, it APP
pears that so far the PAC has
its enemies over the barrel.
Hillman told the committee
that the questions being
brought to the people by his
group and those cooperating
with it in the field were
whether, when the victory is
won, shall the u. S. fully
participate in the establish
ment of an enduring peace
based upon the principles OF
the Atlantic charter and guar
anteed by the close aSSocla-
ton, continued friendship and
collaboration of the United
Nations! Or will the peace be
another armed and uneasy
truce between wars?
"Shall we at home move
forward to the realization of
the goals outlined by Pres.
Roosevelt in the bill of eco
nomic rights by fully utilizing
our great natural, industrial
and human resources for the
benefit of all the people? Or
shall we be thrown backward
into insecurity, unemploy-
ment. misery and chaos?"
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23

The stu
dent b o d y,
made up of
UAW CIO
shop leaders
selected by
t h e ir local
unions for a
w e e k o {
training, is
the supreme
authority.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23

torial pate,
indulging in
an orgy of
e x aggera-
10 n S and
m j S state
nnents while
describing to
all twelve of
t h e sheet S
Toledo SUBJ
Scribers the
ills and all
mpntS of the
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23
On 7 he
Beam

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana
Democracy is being taught by
practice of its methods here
at the UAW-CIO Summer
School for REGIONS "a. 3 and 4.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23

sessions have been planned by
the students. They have shaped
the program to suit their
needs. Discussion flourishes;
the air is full of ideas.
There is something healthy
and promising about the vital
ity with which the students at
tack the social problems of
our times.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23
Regional Views
By Richard GOsser, Director,
Region 2B, UAW-CIO
ANNUAL INCOME

In looking over the most important IN
dustries in the country, it is apparent that en-
ployment in normal times in these industries
is seasonal.
In the automotive industry seasonal en-
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23
What's $
New?
ANYTHING GOES!
By Edward Duck.
Educational Director, Local IL

Under an assumed name,
contributor to a recent edition
of liberal" weekly news
paper literally blew his edi-
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23
The Story OF
The UAW-CIO
BY Melvin Nj. Schultz,
President, Local IL, UAW- CI0.
TRIUMPHS OF THE UAW

AS result of the internal conflict under
Homer Martins administration, the corpora
tions grew bolder aid decided to challenge the
power of the UAW-C AS always, the en-
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23
HEART OF DEMOCRACY

i Od Ndll actually LSCl Vic
heart beats of democracy in
the vigor of the thinking that
is expressed in the classes.
1t is something like stepping
outside on a sunny morning in
spring when the earth is
vibrant with new life. New
thoughts, new ideas and atti-
tudes are blooming all around
us.
The conviction grows on
one, in this atmosphere of
mental vitality, that the hope
of a better America shines
brightest in spots like this,
where genuine workers educa-
ton is getting in its best licks.
After reading the Chicago
Tribune, you go into class;
and the discussion blows. into
your mind like a clean wind,
sweeping away the stencil of
"McCormickism."
THREE CHEERS
The fact that we are con-
Quoting our school here on the
campus of the University of
Indiana is really something to
cheer about. And some of the
instructors loaned to us by the
University have earned three
Well-deserVed cheers for their
contributions to the success of
the school.
We have been particularly
impressed by he excellent
work of Miss Owen and Mrs.
Gibbs, the two faculty mem
bers assigned to help us in our
discussions on racial discrimi-
nation.
Theirs is strictly demo-
cratic approach to the racial
problem. The facts and find
ings they bring to bear on it
knock all the Nazi notions of
supremacy into a cooked hat.
PROGRAM PLANNED
But this is only the begin
ming of workers education in
this area.
The University is conducting
a survey on workers educa-
ton, to determine the needs
and desires upon which to
base a more extensive program
in this field.
AS stated in the form cir
culated il the survey, the goal
of the program is this:
Complete workers educa-
ton is present when each
worker in shaping the aims
and policies of his group and
putting them into action.
This statement of purpose
calls for more cheers. 1t is as
fine a definition of democratic
action as can be put into
words.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23
It'sNews To Me 'Z 9,;s,5 o; !
COP CONVENTION

Politics certainly funny game don't think so?
OF course you do, that makes at least two of us.
and dapper Dewey the story book prose
ctor who by his devotion peepu of New York slew
the seat
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23

forward and secure guaranteed annual wage.
A guaranteed annual income would be
great blessing, not only to the workers who
have suffered in the past and may suffer again
in the postwar period from unemployment and
its dire consequences; but blessing to the
entire country.
BENEFITS
Such a plan would provide an income to
the workers who would be able to purchase
the things which they need in order to main
tain decent American standard of living
This income, spent to purchase food, clothing,
coal, rent, insurance and other necessities. of
life would tend to increase employment by
creating an effective demand for commodities
1t would put money into circulation and bring
about constant consumption of goods which
otherwise would accumulate upon the shelves
of the merchants.
Such plan, if put into effect, would not
only stabilize our economy and provide steady
purchasing power, but would stimulate the sale
of homes, provide fuller use of the professions
and stmulant all along the line. 1t would as
as constant dam in checking and retard .
defation and provide the impetus to set tn
entire economic chain in full motion.
PROFITS
After our experience from 1929 until the
war in Europe began, we know that the
answer to the question of adequate income and
security cannot be a system Of unlimited profit
constantly reinvested in an eVer-expanding
production system.
We believe that the system of unlimited
profits can be geared again to produce an
economy of plenty. What we lack is system
of distributing the products of our system on
more equitable basis.
An annual guaranteed income to industrial
workers would provide such means of dis
tribution, and that is why when the war is
over, we shall seek to bring about such de-
sirable end which we feel is the answer to our
own and other industrial workers problem of
living.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23
ILL INFORMED

@NNAF AAHN - 500 HfNF
When he writes that Howard
CutCher is "GoSser's hand
picked chairman, he is like
wise ill-informed. 1t so hap
pens that yours truly conduct
ed the purge without GoSser's
assistance or advice, and was
aided only by those who were
interested in obtaining decent
unionism in their own plant.
These people selected Cutcher
as their candidate for the
craftsmanship, and 1886 unit
members voted for him.
The real reason why the
author opposes Dick GoSser is
because Gosser does not sup
port the revolutionary objec-
tiveS of his organization, but
instead believes that by voting
in democratic elections and
through honest unioniSm you
can obtain economic security
for the working people.
II so happens that the posi-
tion of UAW Regional Direc-
tor carries with it enough
work for half a dozen better
paid men than himself, and
therefore Gosser has no time
to dabble in this units internal
politics. Besides, it's not his
job to put any shops commit
teemen in line if the member
ship is capable of doing it
themselves.
Very shortly, ] will take this
little article apart piece-by-
piece, before the workers of
that shop who are interested
in hearing both the article and
the answer.
In the meantime, Mr.. Anony-
nous Author, let me remind
you not to speak with author
ity unless you know what
you're talking about.
Lastly, here's a thought
Local IL isn't very fertile
ground for MARKHAM atheism,
either Browder's (who isn't
Red any more) or yours!
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-06-23

members of one of our more
prominent Local IL shops.
In a somewhat lengthy if
untrue history of the past
years events, an attempt was
made to belittle the improve
ment in union administration
since last February.
If criticism is constructive it
is worthwhile, If it is truth
full and its objective moral, it
is not smear" If courage
is required it could be a cru
sade.
The article was purely dis
ruptive and grossly untruth-
full, its objective was the pro-
motion of MARKHAM atheism,
and the usage of a pen-name
required no courage.
If the intention of the au-
thor was to drive me into the
ranks Of this Revolutionary"
political organization, he has
failed. | care not for Karl
Marks philosophy, and al
though / admire the author for
faith in his convictions | would
like to remind him that once
upon a time Earl BroWder's
reactionary chums were as
revolutionary as he is today.
A SUGGESTION
Instead of inviting himself
into the squabble at this plant,
in which he has no immediate
interest, nor have his readers,
| would suggest that if he is
really interested in freeing the
world from capitalistic greed
it might be a good idea to de-
vote his efforts to the more
peaceful method of achieving
economic security and equal
ity, which may be brought
about through consumers CO.
operatives which require no
needless shedding of blood, in
cluding workers blood.
The possibilities of con
sumer's cooperative buying
movement are immense, Those
who oppose the profit system
so bitterly as this nameless in
dividual no doubt does, should
leave the purging of corrupt
committeeman to someone who
has spent more than a few
days in the vicinity of the cor
ruption, and is therefore quail
fled to speal. on the subject.
When the author states that
the new committee Is no bet
ter than the old group, he is
talking through his hat. Peo-
pie who are represented by a
gentleman named Frank Snuff
and a girl named Margaret
Mitchell, to be specific, will
tell him that these two addi-
tions to their present commit
tee are working like trojans,
winning grievances, and stay
ing in the plant where they
belong.
ILL INFORMED
The Nome nugget., 1944-10-30
BLOCK NAz| ESCAPE E
RUSSIANS TAKE TOWN CITY ON
 TISZA RIVER

LONDON Oct. 30.-AP)-The last rail escape route of the Ger mans to the northwestern part ot Hungary, was blocked today by the Russians with the captur of Csap, on the upper Tisza river, while to the north, Berlin re- ported further Russian gains, it was announced today.
 The liquidation is estimated at 100000 Nazis pinned against the Baltic Sea at Csap. This junction is on the four rail lines at the southwestern edge of liberated Lithuania, and was occupied yes- terday by troops of Gen. Petrov's Fourth Ukraine Army. They fought their way 50 miles across the mountain in eastern Czecho- slovakia.
 Moscow reported that a Berlin announcement said the Soviet troops are attacking in western Latvia and has penetrated Prie- kule. This area is 20 miles south east of the Baltic port of Liepaja.
 The captured city of Auce, the communications center, is TO miles east of Leipaja.
 A Moscow communlque, one of the briefest in weeks. didn't con- firm the Berlin reports of the Latvia offensive. It did not men, ton the East Prussian front ei- ther, where heavy fighting is raging along the Kaunas Konigs- berg Highway.
 Berlin reported attacks also against thick German defenses in the southwest area of Eben- rode, which is south of Gumbin- gen.
The Nome nugget., 1944-10-30
HUGE VOTE IS ESTIMATED
 FOR ELECTION

UNDATED - State officials now estimate that more than A million persons will vote in the election a week from tomorrow, it has been reported.
 Most of the rest of the cam- paign will be directed to the packed eastern and northeastern states by both President Roose- welt and Gov. Dewey. Both are headed for Boston in the battle for the Massachusetts vdte.
 The total vote. which is eesti- mated to be A million plus, will include 3,392,O00 service men. This was compiled by the Asso- ciated Press from state officials who did the figuring on a basis of the incomplete registration and the actual vote of 49,815,O0O in 194O.
 President Roosevelt is expected in Boston on Saturday night and his republican opponent will speak there on Wednesday night. He is reserving his own last spot on Saturday night at Madison Square Garden in New York.
 Gov. Dewey is spending today in Albany in connection with a special legislative session which was called to consider extending the New York voting hours.
 Senator Truman, the democrat, ic nominee for vice-president, in conference with Andrew Higgins, New Orleans shipbuilder who is backing the fourth term, said the whispered questions as to the Presidents health is all 'bunk"
The Nome nugget., 1944-10-30
FIFTH ARMY PROGRESS IS SLOWED BY MUD

ROME, Oct. 30.-(AP)-The Ameican and British troops of the Fifth Army today made new gains in the mountains of the southwest sector at Bologna, it has been reported.
 Allied headquarters said said the weather has not improved, which has impeded the progress of the British and Americans in northern Italy.
 The American infantry SUD- ported by tanks, attacked the Germans north of Marano, while the British troops pushed up the highway 67 miles, leading to For Ii. They have maintained a con- tact with the German forces who are withdrawing in order to avoid being isolated.
The Nome nugget., 1944-10-30
TO ORGANIZE
 PARTY TO FIND PLANE

DENVER, Colo, Oct. 30.--(AP) Major Jesse G. Hill of Denver has been designated by the army to organize an expedition to at- tempt to scale Mt. Brooks, and search for the bodies of 19 per- sons presumed killed when a mil itary transport plane crashed last month.
 The army announced that it is the mission of Major Hill and party to bring back the bodies and obtain information about the accident.
 The plane was flying from An chorage to Fairbanks and carried two Northwest Airlines pilots, who were civilians and 16 service men most of whom were enroute to the States on furlough.
The Nome nugget., 1944-10-30
CRISIS FACES CHINA SINCE
 ARMY CHANGE

WASHINGTON, D. c. Oct. 30. KAP)-China plunged headlong into a new military and political crisis by the recall of General Stilwell to Washington, it was re- ported today.
 Information reaching here indi- cates that decisions must be made in Chungking in the next three or four weeks which may determine the fate of the Chinese war, it was revealed.
 Efforts are now being made among Americans and officials there, but there Is little real con- fidence that Chiang Kai Shek will be able to put the military and political affairs in order without further delay.
The Nome nugget., 1944-10-30
EPIDEMIC IS TOW CNL CONTROL

The epidemic of diphtheria, which has to date caused two deaths, seems to be under con- trol due to the vigilant work of the health nurses and doctor who have been working day and night.
 Parents are again urged to keep their children home and away from public places to avoid con- tact with the disease.
 Schools will be kept open, so all children will have a daily ex- animation to avoid spreading the infection.
The Nome nugget., 1944-10-30
EEss1 ; FOOTBALL.
 i. SCORES

Pitt 26, Muhlenberg 18. Franklin Marshall 6, Rochester Yale g, Syracuse 12. Boston College 19, Rutgers 6. Lafayette 19, Kansas State O.. Iowa State IA, Iowa 0. Indiana 32, Maine 6. Norwich 13, Dartmouth IA. Brown 13, Great Lakes 40. Wisconsin 12, Minnesota IA. Ohio State 34, North Carolina State 19.
 William & Mary 2, Colgate 6. Columbia o Notre Dame 13. Illinois 7 Arkansas 26.
 Nebraska "A, Missouri 20. Brooklyn College 0, Connecticut Brooklyn College 0, Connecti- cut IS.
 Wichita 6. IA, Rockhurst Col lege 12.
 North Texas Agricultural Col lege 0, Texas A. & M. 61.
 Washington B, California r. Southern California 34, St. Mary's 2.
 Denver 3e, U1ah State 6. Tulane 27, SMU T.
 Virginia State 70, Winston Sa- lem o.
 Oklahoma A. & M. 46, Tulsa 40. Rice Texas o.
 Vanderbilt 1s Tennessee Tech ?.
 Virginia 34, V. M. I. O. Tennessee 26, Clemenson 2. Florida IA, Maryland 6. L. S. O. IS, Georgia 2. Oklahoma 34, T. c. U. 19. Randolph Field 19, Third Air Force o.
 Fl Toro, California, Marines IA, Fleet City Bluejackets 0.
The Nome nugget., 1944-10-30
BRITISH TAKE |KOZONE AFTER FIFTH BATTLE

ROME, Oct. 30.-(AP)-British troops captured Kozone, 55 miles south of West Salonika today, after the fifth sharp battle was staged. The retreating Germans in northern Greece, allied head quarters said in a communique
 were inflicted with heavy casual ties in a fight west of the Yugo- slav border. which is one of the main escape routes. .