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The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-03-04
On TheScene
In
Washington

WASHINCTON-LabOr reaction
here to the Baruch-Hancock re-
port on the war and postwar adj
justment remained underlined a
week following its publication.
Competing for attention i'm a
hectic capitol week which saw the
tax bill veto and the Barley in
cident, the Baruch plan, it was
learned, was still under analysis by
the ALL. which expected to issue
a highly critical blast at the report.
Meanwhile, Labor, organ of the
railroad brotherhoods, tore into the
report in its news and editorial
columns. Unoficially, ALL. and
| Clio. spokesman made clear their
disappointment with both the report
itself and the appointments which
were made to implement it, following
its adoption by executive order.
1t is generally felt that whatever
good points the Baruch plan pos.
sessed were Overweighed by the ap-
pointment of Asst. Sec. of Com
merce William L. Clayton and Brig.
Gen. Frank T. Hines, head of the
Veterans Administration since
1928, to the two key posts estab-
lished under the report, by War
Mobilization Director James F.
Byrnes.
Clayton, who was named Surplus
War Property administrator, is a
member of the Jesse Jones (Sec.
of Commerce) clique. His back
ground includes opposition to the
Wagner act, support of the anti
labor activities of the Associated
Farmers and active participation in
the Liberty League fight against
President Roosevelt in 1886. He is
one of the largest cotton brokers in
the us.
1t will be Clayton's job under the
plan to dispose of billions of dollars in
government owned plants and goods.
Gen. Hines, chosen as work direc-
tor, is a run-of-the-milI Office hold
err, a hold-over from the days of
Coolidge and Harding. His opposi-
ton to the government works, of
the type which may be necessary i'm
the postwar period, is wellknown.
An anti-New Dealer, Hines record
has nothing to show that he pos
sesses the capabilities or vision
which will be necessary in the
months and years ahead.
Outstanding weakness of the re-
port itself i'm the eyes of labor is
the complete lack of representation
for labor participation i'm fOrmulat-
ing policies. Lip-service is paid to
labor, but the report envisages no
opportunity for labor to make its
views felt I'm manner which would
count for anything.
The report chiefly concerns itself
with protection of big business and
calls for the removal of all govern
ment restraint and control immediate
ly hoStilities cease. At this time the
entire immense productive capacity OF
the nation will be turned over tc
business at almost any price business
cares to offer for government owned
property and goods. War contractors
are to be paid 1000 on all claims
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-03-04

TN behalf of organized labor in Connecticut to thank
Teamsters Union of New Haven Local No. A3, for the
action is taking i'm the U.S. Circuit Court Appeals
force the Interstate Commerce Commission revamp its
antquated procedure regards the licensing of drivers
Under its present regulations, passing general physical
examination is sufficient qualify for LCC. driv-
ing license The examination has nothing the an.
plicant's qualifications a a driver.
member of Local 443 who lost leg i'm 1885 has
refused driving license by the Ice because regua-
Ons forbid without leg drive interstate
This member however, since his recovery from his
operation has held driving license from the of Con-
neccut has done considerable driving all parts the
east, and has a fine record.
The Ice. declines to give him hearing hold med
ical examination determine his fitness drive This
not make
AS result Local 443 asking the Federal courts for an
injunction forbidding the Ice interfere with
efforts to make living in the field he knows best The hear
ing will be held in New Haven early in April and
full verdict will undoubtedly force the Ice. to set up
examining board the qualifications of applicant
Regulations themselves produce good drivers.
This test being made by Local 443 of great Importance
to returning veterans injured in the service of their
try Under LCC regulations injury itself can
disbar man from earning his living driver. If 443
its and believe WILL the applicants ability to drive
and not his injury. will be the only criterion.
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-03-04

as soon as contracts are cancelled,
with settlements to be negotiated be-
tween the contractor and the surplus
property administrator-Clayton.
This concern for the welfare of
big business is particularly subject
to criticism in view of Commerce
Dept. report revealing that bust
ness holds cash reserves totaIing
between AZ and So billion dollars,
all of which represents war profits
since the sum given is in addition
to 194l holdings.
The report contains a hint that
surplus goods may be unloaded
abroad in order to maintain prices
(and profits) at home.
Possibility of some government
plants being kept in operation by the
government to serve as IVA yard
sticks" on monopolies and near
monopolies is outlawed by the re-
port. Not content with this, the re-
port further asks that a postwar tax
bill be written now with the under
standing that it become effective as
soon as the war is over.
Although conceding that some pub
lie works may be necessary to main
tain full employment, the report SHES
away from suggesting inclusion of
funds for such projects in the tax
measure. Unemployment, the authors
of the report indicate, will disappear
if business is allowed to go its own
way unhampered by government.
Shades of 1929!
In the words of Labor: ''The
Baruch report on how to avoid a
postwar depression is based on the
ancient theory: IF you give the
rich enough money, they will see
that the poor do not starve.' I'm
fortunately, that theory is not sus-
tanned by the experience of man.
kind"
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-03-04
NEW HAVEN, CONN.,, SATURDAY, MARCH A, 1914
Labor Supports The President

IF the overriding of Pres Rooseves of the reef
the greedy bill and the bypay surrounding the resg
of Sen. Aben W. Barley majority leader did
nothing else, they brought home labor responsibilities
i'm the present home front crisis.
No sooner had Barley finished his attack on the Pres
dent than deeatists tried make the incident appear
revol' against Imam dictator (RooseveI by spokesman
for the people (Congress).
Chief outlets for defeatst propaganda this
the newspaper chain of William Randolph Hearst and the
Washington sHerald New York Daily News and Chic
Tribune, owned by the families
blatanty paraded the reelection of Barley the post of
majority leader overwhelming defeat for the New
Deal meaning labor The implication that only
President, but labor WELL had got terrific kick in the
teeth
Labor quick 1t Congress- action not as
revolt against the President alone but against the In
rapid successOn international nions and bodies
out in support of Notwithstanding their response
bly for preventing the bill episode from being
by defeatists into anti-war victory.
In Washington ALL. Pres William Green and CLIO
Pres. Philip Murray emphatcay Endorsed Presidents
position serving notice Congress that labor
chief executive the controversy and the Barley
dent
Speaking for the Chicago Federation of Labor Financial
Sec. Maurice Lynch denounced Barys attack
vel He said sSome senators have been
riding into office for II years the Presidents
But when he asks them do something for the winning
the such passing real BILL they feel insued"
The Kentucky Federation of Labor in Barkys home state,
supported the President.
LIN New Haven, the United Labor Legislative Conference
denounced the 'beat Roosevelt and labor Congress-
voted to set ward clubs basis for political activity in
the coming campaign.
Officials of the New York State Industrial Union Council
wired Congress: Ths is time for special privileges
favored groups" The Cleveland Industrial Union Council
wired Ohio congressman: eve demand end of partisan
politics and that Congress immediate
speedy winning of the war;"
AS the tension subsidized labor showed signs taking the
entire incident heart important political lesson one
which would be made bear fruit polls November
Certainly made obvious that the real
medium for effective political activity by large
the country's
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-03-04
As We See It

cerned, was confirmed this week
by Miss Florence Peterson, chief
of the industrial relations division
of the Department of Labor.
It's her division that collects the
statistics as to man-day losses in La.
Dor stoppages. AS previously re-
ported, these statistics, on their
face, without analysis, show that in
l943 the ''lOsses'' tOtaled $780,
600 man-days.
Even if these are accepted as
telling the full story, they amount
to only One-seventh of l per cent
of time worked during the year.
But the truth is, they tremendously
Overstate the actual effect on war
production.
Gas a matter of fact, most
strikes last only a day or two, and
the workers make up lost produc-
ton by doing overtime, or just
speeding up bit ON their return, .
she pointed out.
Many strikes have no effect what
ever on war production, but merely
reduce accumulated stockpiles q
bit, Miss Peterson added.
cit would be fair to state that
most losses during strikes are
made up when the workers come
back to their jobs, and that the
overall effect on production is
pretty close to the zero mark"
Miss Peterson contended.
is 1T TRUE that Harry Fein
mark, in pursuance of his labor &C
tivities, was able in one day to be
i'm Hartford, Boston, Middletown.
and New Haven? These little fel.
lows get around, don't they
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-03-04
LABOR VIEWS THE NEWS

IUMOR is proving effective an-Nazi weapon in occu
pied countries favorite trick old
newspapers ains restaurants and public places
soldiers find themselves confronted headlines saving
"LOndon Burns' s'Salingrad FalIs.'
The union times. (New Haven, Conn.) 1941-1948, 1944-03-04

That war compels us to realize
that we form community and not
a mere collection of individuals, is
now evident to all. May this real
ization lead us to continue in this
spirit when hOstilities cease and
thus assure a peaceful and better
world.
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his country" the Journal point
ed out. s'Does it look reasonable
that any human being wants to
act at home i'm such wise as to in
jure a loved one at the front?
s'Such a charge appears ridicu-
lous, but it was made in effect by
an anonymous army spokesman.
1t was made deliberately, if inac-
curately, with damaging effect up
ON the patriotic performance of
labor unions.
ssThe sad truth is such a blunt
charge reflects the anti-uniOn poll
cies of generals and admirals. If
Americans truly want democracy,
they would demand these generals
and admirals reflect democratic
principles"
THE attempt by labor-hating
newspapers to turn soldiers against
workers on the basis of exaggerated
strike stories is continuing to
boomerang. More and more serv-
ice men are writing in to protest
the anti-labor propaganda.
For example, the "AerO News,
Machinists' Union weekly at the
Consolidated Vultee Aircraft plant
in San Diego, Calf, carries a let
ter by Private Oren E. Smith of
Buckley Field, Colo, who declares
that his ''buddies'' by and large
realize that sometimes labor is
driven to strike to protect its
rights.
81 haven't found that my bud
dies feel it is an injustice for men
to strike,'' he wrote. ''They would
MT want to come back to a coun-
try bound by the ideas they are
fighting to destroy. If the forces
seeking to shackIe labor win, we
will have just another Germany or
Italy"
VINCE McCOVERN, business
rep. of N. HI. Electricians BOO, is
another member of organized labor
who is putting i'm plenty of night
work helping his country. AS a
member of the Draft Appeals
Board, he now rarely has an eve
ming to himself. We all have to
help to the best of our ability, and
labor is doing more than it's share.
THAT American workers have
been victims of colossal hoax, in
solar as their strike record is con-
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28
Men Under 26 Will Go
Before Those Older,
REGARDLESS OF Class

HARRISBURG, Pa. March a.
P-Pennsylvanla selective service
headquarters today ordered the
states % local draft boards to
begin April l calling registrants
under 26 for Pr induction exami-
nation before summoning any men
over that age, regardless of fami-
~ or occupational status of the
older group.
Letters addressed to the boards
listed eight groups in the order
which they are to be called. The
first four groups comprised men
under 26, with the fourth including
fathers under 26 now in deferred
classifications "a and 2-B. Fifth
on the list were non-fathe1s over
IS now in class Ia or LAO.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28
FOOD KATI0NINC
TO BE SIMPLER

WASHINGTON. March 81 I'M
Food rationing became simpler for,
everybody today as the Office NJ
Price Administration removed the
expiration dates from all red and
blue ration COUPONS.
OPA Said the move was done
to cut the clerical and SHOPPING
problems of food rationing down
&c a minimum of nuisance and
trouble"
Not mentioned by the official
announcement was another factor
reported in several cities - the
tendency of housewives to cash in
their stamps, lust before expirat.
ion. for tokens which do not ex.
pire
OPA's nation wide action was an.
nounced first Sunday by tn e
agency's regional office at Dallas.
Tex, while OPA headquarters
here insisted the change still was
under consideration. Dallas report.
ca tokens were rapidly going out
O. circulation and into housewives
pocketbooks.
An OPa spokesman here said,
however, that he change was mot
panic action" prompted by token
boarding but part of OPA's board
program to simplify rationing for
IKE country's $4,000 food retailers
and 40 600, ono housewives. Expira-
ton dates wer+ removed earlier
from shoe coupons and sugar
stamps.
There will BE- no change in the
rate at when stamps become
valid: Three red stamps for meat
and fats will become valid every
second Sunday. and five blue
stamps for canned foods on the
first of every month. Each stamp
is worth ten points.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28

=, COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
Under and by virtue of the power of
sac sac contained IN judgment of the
in a cause therein pending entitled "City
OF Wilmington, North Carolina, New Ham
over County. and c. R. Morse, City
County Tax Collector, versus B.. G..
Green (heir at law of Joshua Green and
wife, Eliza j. Green) and his wife,
-,-,-- Green, and any and all pos,
sible heirs and or devisees of the said
Joshua Green and wife, Eliza J. Green,
deceased, whose names and addresses
are unknown to the plaintiffs. and any
and all persons, firms or corporations
unknown to plaintiffs who have or may
nave an interest in the property involv-
ed in this controversy, and j. A. Nc
Norton. Guardian Ad. Litem for any
and all possible heirs and or devisees
Of the said Joshua Green and wife,
Eliza J. Green, deceased. who may be
minors. lunatics or incompetents". the
undersigned Commissioner will, as pro-
vided in said judgment, at IL o'clock
Noon. ON Monday. the oath day of April,
1914. at the Court House door of New
to the last and highest bidder for
cash, to satisfy taxes due the City of
Wilmington, N. c. and New hanover
County. the following described land
situate In the City OF Wilmington, Coun-
ty OF New Hanover and State of North
Carolina, described as follows. to-wlt:
BEGINNING at a point IN the sourh-
ern line of Bladen Street rs feet west
Of the intersection of the southern line
OF Bladen Street with the western line
of Seventh Street, and running hence
southwardly and parallel with Seventh
Street S6 feet. thence westwardly and
parallel with Bladen Street SO feet,
thence southwardly and parallel with
Seventh Street Is feet. thence westwardly
and parallel with Bladen Street 81 feet
and 5 inches. thence northwardly and
parallel with Seventh Street 1872 feet to
the southern line of Bladen Street. and
thence eastwardly with and along the
southern line Of Bladen Street 81 feet
and 3 inches. to the point of begin
ming, the same being part of Lots
and in Block 28l, according to the
N. c.
Dated this 20th day of March. 1914.
G. c. MCINTYRE. Commissioner.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28

Under and by virtue of the. power
and authority given the undersigned in
decree entered in a certain Cause
pending in the Superior Court of New
Hanover County, wherein City OF Will
mington. North Carolina, New Hanover
County, and c. R. Morse, City-County
Tax Collector, are Plaintiffs, and JOHN
A. MOORE and PHOEBE WILLIAMS
are Defendants. the undersigned will Of
fer for sale at public auction, for cash,
to the highest bidder at twelve o'clock
M. at the Court House door OF the
County of New Hanover on Monday,
April "a, 1914, all that certain lot. tract
or parcel of land, lying, being and
situate in the City of Wilmington, Coun-
ty of New Hanover, State of North
Carolina, and described as follows:
BEGINNING at a point in the North
ern line of Farrow's Alley. which Alley
runs through Block rs from East to
West, $50 feet East of the Eastern line
of Fourth Street. running thence East
wardly along said line of Farrow's AL
ley 80 feet thence Northwardly 1876 feet.
thence Westwardly 80 feet, thence South
wardly 1926 feet to the Beginning. the
same being the middle and East middle
parts of Lots and in Block rs. &C
cording to the Official plan of the City
of Wilmington. North Carolina.
This goth day of March, 1914.
MARSDEN BELLAMY. Commissioner
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28

six daughters, Mrs. Coy Etheridge,
Of Wilmington; Mrs. W. E. John
son, of Reddick. Fla; Mrs. J. B.
Pagan, of Wilmington; Mrs.
Wiley billiard, of Boardman; Mrs.
Joe Williamson, of Portsmouth,
Va, and Mrs. Elwood Martin, of
Wannanssh; three sons, H. c..
Mitchell, of Wilmington, and Wal
ter H. Mitchell, of Riva, Md; two
sisters, Mrs. Claude Cheers, OF
Shallotte and Mrs. J. M. Stevens
OF Charleston. S. c.; three broth
ers, A. W. Martin. Henry Martin
and George Martin, all of Wannan-
ish, and % grandchildren.
Active pallbearers were Irving
Billiard Fred Hayes, Boyd Owens
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28

Office of Price Administration an
nounced today.
And the price of 12-ounce bottles
of beer may be boosted by a penny
when the new Federal excise taxes
become effective next month.
The new price schedules on beer
are in line with OPA's policy Of
permitting tax increases on alco-
holic beverages to be passed on to
consumers. In some instances,
OPA pointed out, the producer,
wholesaler or retailer will absorb
the added levy.
On cheaper brands of beer the
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28
EDEN MISSED

LONDON, March 27-tRHForeign
Secretary Anthony Eden told this
one in speech at a House of
Commons press gallery luncheon:
II was reproached by friend
of mine who asked, is it true that
you were opposite Hitler in the
line in the last WARP I said, Yes,
1 understood I was from what
Hitler told me-
$50 he said,, well, you ought to
be taken from this room and shot.
1 asked 'why?' and he replied:
you missed him, didn't your"
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28
Funeral Services Held
For Mrs. G. r. Mitchell

Funeral services for Mrs. George
R. MITCHELL SO, who died at her
home at Lake WaccamaW Satur-
day afternoon at o'clock follow
ing a lengthy illness, were held
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from
the residence, with the Rev. Mr..
Traywick officiating. Interment
followed in Lake WaccamaW GENE
terry.
Mrs. Mitchell was a lifelong
member of the Wannanish Metho-
dist church.
She is survived by her husband
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28
INSUFFICIENT POSTAGE

PHILADELPHIA, March 27-(R-
More than $1,000 pieces of local
mail have been sent with insult
ficient postage since the new rates
raising the price to three cents
became effective Saturday at mid
night, Postmaster Joseph F. Gal
lagher said today.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28

Charlie Jones, Don Stone and
Henry T. Mood. Honorary pallbear-
ers included Lathal R. Wayne, of
Lake Waccamaw, J. F. Stevens,
of Wannanish, ]. S. Clark, Jimmie
Yopp, Hermon Grub, E. E. Ed
wards R. H. Harris and Louis E.
Keith, all of Wilmington.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28
1S0.-Legal

satisfy taxes due the County of New
hanover, the following described land
situate, lying and being in Masonboro
Township, County of New Hanover and
State OF North Carolina, described as
follows, to-wit:
BEGINNING at stone marked "1O-A''
in the western line of the Old Fed
eral Point Road, about 4 miles south %, Of
the City of Wilmington, N. Z. and 1873
feet north of the old Four Mile Bat
terry, the measurement being made along
the center of the Old Federal Point
Road from the center of said Battery,
and running thence North "a degrees IS
minutes West along said western line of
said Road 400 feet to stone marked
"10-A", thence South II degrees west
1850 feet to another stone marked
"l0-A", thence South "a degrees As min
utes East 420 feet to another stone mark
ed "l0-A". thence North n degrees
East 1850 feet to the point of beginning.
containing ten Q0) acres, and also to-
gether with a perpetual easement and
right-of-Way over the thirty 900 foot
road extending from the new to the
Old Federal Point Road, according to
a map or plan of record in the Registry
of New Hanover County in Map Book
2 at page 20.
This Goth day of March, 1914.
G. C.. MCINTYRE. Commissioner.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28

TREASURY DEPARTMENT. Office OF
District Supervisor, Alcohol Tax Unit,
Bureau of Internal Revenue, Baitlmore'
March %. 1914. Notice is hereby given
that on February IL, 1914, one 1887
Ford Coupe, Motor No. 1s-34So708. with
accessories, was seized in New Hanover
County. North Carolina, for violation OF
the Internal Revenue Laws, to-Wlt: Sec
Charge, Alcohol Tax Unit, Charlotte,
North Carolina, and file claim and cost
>ord as provided by Section 1924. l. r..
c., on or before April 81, 1914, otherwise
e.. property will be disposed of accord
ing to law. R. E. futile, District Super
VlsOr.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28
C0MMISSIONER'S SALE OF LAND

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF LAND
Under and by virtue of the power OF
sale contained in a judgment OF the
Superior Court of New Hanover County;
New Hanover County. and c. R.
Morse. City-County Tax Collector, versus
v. Swami, Jr. (Widower)''. the under
signed Commissioner will. as provided in
said judgment at IL o'clock Noon. on
Monday, the Oath day OF April, 1888. az
County, expose to public sale to the
asst and highest bidder. for cash. to
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28
FOR ITCHING OF
MINOR SKIN RASHES

get this medicated powder. Contains in
gradients often recommended by many
specialists for simple rashes, diaper rash
and chafng. Mexsana soothes and forms
coat of protection on tender skin.
Costs little. Always demand Mexsana.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28
DYER TO SPEA X

RALEIGH, March 27-lR - DR..
Gus W. Dyer of Vanderbilt Uni
versity, Nashville, Tenn, will be
the speaker at a meeting here
Thursday of city and county gov
eminent officials from all parts
of eastern North Carolina. DR..
Dyer's subject will be postwar
planning and private enterprise. -
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28

tax increase will amount to only
seven cents on a 24-bottle case.
which will be paid by producers
and wholesalers and not passed on
to the consumers.
The Wilmington morning star., 1944-03-28
LONDON HAS ALERT

LONDON, Tuesday, March 28-
R-The air raid warning sounded
in one London area early today aft.
err two raid free nights.