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use except where diverted under au-
thOrity of law or a workers voluntary
Justice Black said.
THE purpose of the legislation, no
less than its language shows that the
power to employ and discharge brings
an employing company's foreman
within its prohibition
Laudani was sentenced to 9 months
Imprisonment after his conviction in
the district court. The Federal Circuit
Court of Philadelphia, in reversing
this conviction, said that the 1894 leg
islation applied only to the employer
or one acting in his behalf.
New Trial For Man
A new trial for Laudani was agreed
to by the Justice Department because
of "errOr in the argument of the pros
ecutOr" in the Federal District Court
for New Jersey.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13
Kilnmen Hold
First Meeting
In Three Weeks
Charges Filed Against
Bench Boss Will Be Aired
At Fridays Meeting
CRONIN, VISITOR
Delinquent Members Re-
ceive Final Notice Before
Locul Takes Action

Local Union No. 9 resumed their
regular weekly meetings Friday eve
ming after Il lay-off of two weeks, due
to the holiday season.
Attendance was very good, usually
an indication that something was brew
ing, and this was trTr of Friday $
meeting when charges We're filed
against Il bench boss at one of the local
plants. Notices have been sent to all
parties concerned including the bench
boss, to appear at orr next meeting or
they will be subject to a $500 fine.
This makes the second time within
two months that the local has found
it necessary to take such action. 1t
seems some of our brothers when adj
vanced to Il position with Il little au-
thority, go all out in their efforts to
impose hardShips on their fellow
fradesmen.
The transfer card of Clarence (Sweet
cakeS) Flowers was received from Lo-
cal Union II, and his name placed on
our roll. Clarence is an apprentice on
Fred RickertOnS glOSt crew on the
Laughlin No. Riverside Kiln.
Brother William Hatcher has trans
ferred to Local Union "a, WellSville,
Ohio.
Two members were placed on the
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13
Retail Clerks
Use Picket Line
w. T. Grdnt Co. Refuses To
Close Store On Saturday
Evening Trial Period

Members of the East Liverpool Re
tail Clerks Union will remember Satur-
day, January s. as Il very cold day.
Forced to place Il picket line in front
of the w. II. Grant Co. store when the
manager of that company refused to
go along with other merchants in Il
3-month trial period for closing their
stores on Saturday evening ut 6 o'clock
At a special meeting held Friday
evening in the Brotherhood hall, Off
cials of the union stated they had been
informed by their international officers
that they supported the stand taken
by the Local Union and would support
Them 100 per cent in their endeavor.
Members of the National Brother
hood of Operative POtters are asked to
cooperate in any way they can and ia
form their families of the existing
situation, and see that they do not
cross the picket line.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13
Suggestions Approved BY
Safety Committee Will
Be Put Into Effect
LETTERS RECEIVED
Sixth Vice President George
Turner Obligdtes
New Officers

The old adage 1T l. Better To Give
Than Receive" certainly expressed the
feelings of those who attended Our
meeting Monday evening. when letters
of appreciation for the Christmas
check sent 10 our Shut-nS. were re-
Ceived from the following brothers:
Richard Candlin. James r. Schrum,
Edward &. Alley and G.. -. Burford.
We take this means Of acknowledging
their letters and hope they may be
back with us soon.
The transfer card Of Colin Morton
was received from Local Union 10 and
his name placed on our roll Donald
Smith was granted transfer 10 Local
Union 1iS.
The shop committee from Hall China
reported progress was being made at
that plant, regarding the dust condi-
tiOn. This matter was taken up with
General Manager Jack Hall and he
promised the firm will cooperate in
any way they can TO relieve this per-
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13
Cambridge Local
Lists Personnel Of
Shop Committee
Plant Resumes Operation n
After Two-Week Loaf
During Holidays

Cambridge, OhiO.-LOcal Union 100
still meets on the first and fourth
Wednesday of the month at Moose hall.
At our first meeting in the new year
the following shop committee was ap-
pointed: (clip out the list for future
reference) Liners, Lee Hayes: stamp
ers, Mary Alexander; decal, Myrtle
Smith Marie Adams; warehouse,
Harry Malpass; packers, Clarence
Howell casters, Fred Greene; jigger-
men, Frank Campbell, H. Wyland ;
batterSout. mouldrrmnerS. George Saw
age, r. Waggstatf; kilnhandS. Dick
Bird, Art Medley.
Delegates to Trades Council Luther
Patterson, Dale Allison, Marie Adams.
James Cotfey; legislative committee
Dan Killinger, Harry MalpaSS, Luther
Patterson: health committee: Saul Nc
Coy. Docie Bird. John Ellis. Myrtle
Smith Sylvia Dagenhart. Al Campbell
The shop has been thoroughly clean
ed, painted and repaired during the
twO-weeli holiday and we are off to a
good start.
InduStrialiS and labor both will
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Must Have Approval Of War
Labor Bodrd Before Put
Into Effect
NAME SHOP COMMITTEE
Return Match With Local
Union IS Will Be Rolled
Saturday. jan. Is

Trenton, n. J.-LOcal Union AZ start
Ell the new year with well attended
meeting and an accumulation of busi-
ness after the Christmas and New
Year recess.
\ The Conference Committee met with
Representatives of the Trenton Pot
terieS on Dec. % to draw up an agree
ment for another year. Little change
was made except with WLB ap-
proval, a 2-weell vacation with pay
for all members with five years serv-
ice was definitely granted. We hope
this request will be put before the War
Labor Board at once and that we will
receive a favorable reply.
We think we are being patient and
conservative in view of ever rising
costs of living and increasing taxation.
OverallS which used to sell for S1.25
a year ago are now S1.65. With wages
frozen at maximum increase of 1870
over Jan. l, 1942, we cannot see any
justification.
The daily Press is continually shout
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Steubenville Local
Meets In New Hall
A. F. Of L. Headquarters On
Fourth St. New Location;
Officers Installed

Steubenville, Ohi0.-LOcal Union No.
90 started off the new year meeting in
their new hall, A. +. of l.. HeadQuar-
ters on Fourth Street. The new loca-
ton is more centrally located and will
no doubt increase the attendance.
There is very little shop news to
report. due to the fact that we have
been lOating on account of the gas
shortage Plant officials inform us that
plans are now under way to secure Oil
for firing the kilns, and hope to have
the necessary equipment installed for
this process soon.
Officers were elected and installed as
follows: President, David CuShnie ::
vice president, James Gaugher; re-
cording secretary, Harry Saunders
financial secretary, Joseph Gunkle; de-
fense secretary, Annie Rartels; inspec-
tor. Charles Spoyer: guard, Pete
Spoyer; statistician, John Gaugher.-
O.C. 20.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13
Berry Holds Reelection Reoffirms
Pressmen's Labor Peace PoIicv

are able to save America from the
more violent effects of the postwar
period we must all come to understand
the ineScapable community of interest
which exists as between the investor,
management, and labor in the promo
ton of Il stable and prosperous indus
try, and from it of course will come
stable government"
No Opposition To Officers
Officers reelected with Berry for 4
4-year period were William H. Me-
Hugh of indianapolis, F. w. Maxted of
Hamilton, Ont; J. II. de la Rosa Of
San Francisco and Jacob B. BoscOe Of
Minneapolis. vice presidents; Joseph
c. Orr, Pressmen's Home, secretary
treasurer; Otto Huber of Denver home
trustee, and E. Curtis White Of In
dianapolis. Anthony J. De Andrade OF
Boston and Louis A. Lopez of Wash
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/PreSSmen's Home, Tenn. GLNS).-
George L. Berry, president of the
International PreSSmens and As
SiStantS' Union ,Of North America
since 1907, has been reelected, it was
announced at union headquarters
here. All other officers We're reelected.
Commenting on the election, Presi-
dent Berry said that the union had
thus "reaftirmed its allegiance to 4
policy of peaceful and constructive re-
lationShip as between its members and
management in the newspaper, mag
azine, commercial printing and spe-
ciality fields of America
Cites Union Record
The record" he went on, mani
tests that through the instrumentality
of our international arbitration con-
tract we have maintained peace, and
through peace we have found eco
nomic justice. 1t seems to me if we
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13
Locul No. 6 Will
Instull Officers
At Next Meeting
Joe Robinson Succeeds Paul
Curuth As President OF
Wheeling Local

Wheeling, w. Va-Our new officers
will be installed at our meeting Oh
Monday evening, Jan. II, and we hope
that every member who possibly can
will be present to offer their support
to the new officials. Brother Joe Robin
son has been chosen president, succeed
ing Paul Caruth.
1t is not TOGO late to make that New
Years resolution, to be faithful in
your attendance throughout the year.
There are some members who are
forever grllmbling and finding fault
with the organization who never at
tend a meeting, relying solely upon
secondhand information. AS is the
story in all cases of this kind, too many
times is the information misleading
and these members form their own
opinions without knowing the true
facts. Let's start the New Year right
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Condemns Druft
Of Roll Workers
[CC Member Says Men Al
ready Taken Should
Be Sent Back

Washington, ID. {. ILNS). - ].
Monroe Johnson, member of the Inter
state Commerce Commission. vigorous
ly protested at Il Senate committee
hearing against drafting of railroad
workers. He declared that the armed
forces should restore To the industry
every man they've got now to avert a
transportation calamity"
TeStifying at an inquiry into charges
for railroad equipment, held by the
Senate Interstate Commerce Commit
tee. Johnson emphasized that the rail
roads must continue 10 function at
highest speed and efficiency TO assure
victory.
In response to question from Sena
tor Reed of Kansas, critic of organized
labor, Johnson said RAILROAD strike
would be "a military catastrophe be-
yond expression
JOhnson'S condemnation of drafting
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13
Officials At Hdll China
Promise Cooperation In
Combating Dust Menace
FATHER OF 8 WINS
DRAFT RESPITE

New York City ULNS). Fred
kirschbaum, brooklyn father of o chill
dren. who was shifted from 3-A status
to IA by his local draft board, has
again been reclasSified-t time aS
2-A-it was announced by the office OF
Col. Arthur V. McDermott. city direc-
tor of Selectiye service.
Both ssitications We're made by
Local Board 1.i. Col. McDermOtt or
dered the ease reoprned as soon AZ he
learned of the first switch in kirSch-
bauln'S draft status and the selectee
was then placed in "a as essential
in civilian activity
Kirschbaum said he Gid not mind
going to the military service but asked
deferment because of his children. No
one else can manage those kids h-
told his draft board.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13
New Agreement Coils For
TWo-Week Vacation With
Pay For 5 Yedrs' Service
SECRETARY PERKINS
REPORTS PRICE DECLINE

Washington, ID. G. ULNS).-priceS
paid by city workers for goods and
services that they commonly buy de-
creased slightly from mid-October to
mid November. Secretary of Labor
Perkins has reported.
"The twO-tenthS of per cent decline
was caused by Seven-tenthS of l per
cent decrease in the total food bill re-
Sulting mainly from SeaSOnally lower
prices for the new crop Of Florida
oranges and for some winter yege-
tables in most of the nations grocery
stores" she said.
"The total cost of living was SO per
cent higher than in November of last
year and % per cent higher than in
January, 1941. Foods cost At per cent
more than in November. 1912, and 40
per cent more than in January, 1941.'
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13
OLDEST PENSIONER DIES

Washington, d. C.-Mark Thrash, a
Negro who died recently in Chicka-
mauga, Ga, was the governments old
est retired employee. Had he lived, he
would have reached his 123rd birth
day Christmas Day - and that's q
matter of official record, because his
age had been officially authenticated by
the Civil Service Commission. He was
born of slave parents. During World
War I, he had IA grandsons in military
service. He outlived four wives, and
married fifth at the age of 1O7.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13
VISITS HEADQUARTERS

Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Weigand of
Eagles Rock, Calf, stopped in at
Headquarters Wednesday on their way
back to California. Mr. Weigand. who
is employed at the Santa Anita Pot
terry. is President of Local Union 1873
Lou" as he is Familiarity known by
his many friends in the East, said he
never thought the day would come,
when plants on the West Coast would
be forced to suspend operations. due TO
Il cold wave"
He told of spending Christmas in the
company of Second Vice President
Frank Hull, and Organizer George
Pace. The latter he says. lis the
champion Jello dispenser on the coast" "
He did not wish to comment on the
championship claims of Vice President
Hull but stated. He can be blutfed.' =
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13
All EmpIovmen+ Fields Must Cooperate

Now that and labor have set down together
to map plan for providing postwar Jobs will be helpful to
examine how far their responsibility for the future right
fully be expected to extend.
Authorities estimate that the United States must provide
56O0000O civilian jobs achieve full employment after the
study of job figures from the War Manpower Commits
indicates that total of 81 100000 prePear Harbor
jobs, total Of but 13,300O 900 in manufacturing
be hoped that construction mining transportation
and utilities trade and especially agriculture field which
before the employed 100000 persons-w emulate
the example of industry with plans for full and suitable
Mo of their he
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13
Decisions Made BY
Standing Committee

AT Il meeting of the Generalware
Standing Committee on Tuesday eve
Ming Jan. 10, the following decisions
were handed down:
Local Union No. 4 and Harker Pot
terry CO.-Casting Baby Plates.
The firm has not complied with the
agreement in attempting to settle on
the shop before submitting this ques-
ton to the Standing Committee.
Local Union No. and +. Nj.
Knowles China CO.-Casting Williams
burg Tea Pot.
The committee feels there were indi-
cations that the men and firm could
settle this item on the shop and slg-
gested that such an effort be made.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13
District Plunts
Permitted Fuel
For Firing Kilns
E. M. Knowles. Hdll Chino
And Sterling China Plan
Oil-Burning Equipment

The Petroleum Administration of
War this week granted permits t."
: three district plants to use fuel oil for
standby equipment to fire pottery kilns.
>hs a result of wartime restrictions on
the use of natural gas.
Officials of the Edwin NJ Knowles
China Co., The Hall China Co., and
The Sterling China Co., the three firms
granted permits, stated the installa-
ton of the systems will get under way
as quickly as possible.
The granting of the new per
mitS will make five district plants
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Decdl Girls From
CdrnbridgeA Attend
Meeting Of LU l24
Decorators Initidte IL Con-
diddtes At Me citing
TuesddY Evening

our last meeting. To these new mem
bers we extend a welcome hand AMI
hope they will attend the meetings
regularly and help in every way they
can TO further the interests of our
trade.
A committee of decal girls from Lo-
cal Union 122. Cambridge. attended the
meeting seeking information regard
ing the cutting of print and other con-
ditionS. We We're glad 10 have them
with Us and hope that we have fur
niShed them with the necessary in
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HOLD FISH FRY"

Members of Local Union No. l3O
held Fish Fry" last Friday evening
in the brotherhood banquet hall. This
was the first social of the winter
season and Judging by the enthusiasm
displayed by those present, it Will not
be the last.
Ted" Barnett, well-knOwn local
chef prepared the fish and he was
ably assisted by Brother Charles
Birch.
Card games and group singing pre-
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1944-01-13

In an address before representatives
of every local union in this district
Tuesday evening in the brotherhood
auditorium. Francis =. White, general
chairman for the FOuth War Loan
Drive, urged Organized Labor to get
solidly behind the drive which opens
January Is, and back up the attack of
our fighting men which will lead to
victory in 1914. The city'S quota is
50 3O7 .445 and it is vitality necessary
for every worker to make extra bond
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-01-21
RATION WORKERS
LAUDED BY LIONS

The Wilmington Lions club, in
regular weekly session Thursday,
honored the members Of the board
Of the New Hanover county OPA
War Price and Rationing board
upon the occasion of their second
anniversary.
Lion Jimmy Lawson pointed out
in his Introductory remarks that
because of the unselfish and splen-
did work of c. VanLeuven, Lewis
Orrell and the boards chairman, O
H. Shoemaker, wilmington has as
much to be thankful for as any
community in this war-torn world,
with conditions existing here far
above the average"
Miss Foster, Home Demonstra-
tor of the Tide Water Power Com
pany discussed the part food is
playing in today's home and war
front and enumerated number
of ways of conserving foods
through intelligent buying, man.
aging and food preparation.
Two new members were taken
into the club. They are "Pete''
Jefferies, with the Lance Corp,
and A. w. Britt, with a local no.
tel.
Visitors including Mr.. VanLeu-
ven and Mr.. Orrell, were T. D.
Matthews, Randolph Up iggy''
Dychs, and Mr.. Reynolds, city rec
reational director.
Lion President Lawson presided,
with Gene Billiard leading the
group III number of songs.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-01-21
NEW YORK COTTON

NEW YORK, Jan. 20. - B -
Cotton futures closed from 70 to ~
cents a bale lower today under
pressure of hedge selling in the H.
nal minutes.
Early gains as high as IS cents
a bale were recorded and for the
first time since October 20-cent COT
ton reappeared.
Trade circles predicted that SOU
thern holders would be more will
ing to sell around the 20-cent level.
and cited increased offerings OF
cotton at that price in support OF
their belief.
Open High Low Last
Mch - 1896 1000 1889 1889 oil 3
May - 1896 1859 1887 1887 off 8
Jly - 1885 1888 1926 1926 off 5
Oct new
1902 1903 1891 1892 off 6
Dec new
1885 1886 1880 1878 off 6
Middling spot 2O.47n off 6.
n-Nominal.
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FOREIGN RnNnS
TREASURY
21as 1854 Dec ------------- 1O
Final bond sales $14,24 900.
DRY GOODS

NEW YORK, Jan. 2O-IR-Cot-
ton goods distribution was rela-
lively better today. but while still
subnormal, was the best in sever
al weeks. Bag manufacturers OBJ
tain a fair quantity of sheetings
while the remaining supplies in
cluded carded proadcloth and
print goods which were allocated
on priority orders.
Wool mills maintained a fairly
good rate of production despite
manpower difficulty. Women S
spring materials came off the
looms at an increased rate and
the shipment situation has also
improved.
Business in the rayon section
continued quiet.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-01-21
Worry Of
Worry Of
FALSE TEETH
Slipping or Irritating?

Don't be embarrassed by loose false
teeth slipping. dropping or wabbling
when you eat, talk or laugh. Just sprin-
kle a little FASTEETH on your plates.
This pleasant powder gives remark
able sense Of added comfort and secu-
rity by holding plates more firmly. No
gummy, gooey, pasty taste or feeling
IT'S alkaline (non-acid). Get -FASTEETH
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-01-21
Minister Is Convicted
Of Misconduct While
Head Of Girls School

COLUMBIA, S. c., Jan. 2o.-R-
A Richland county general SEES
sions jury acquitted the Rev. Will
liam A. Huey, 52-year-old Sum-
merton minister, to ay on a
charge Of official misconduct dur
ing his SUPPLEMENTARY of the
State Girls Industrial School in
1941 and 1912.
The verdict came at the end of
three days of testimony and argu-
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-01-21
NAVAL STORES

SAVANNAH, Ga, Jan. 20-R-
Turpentine II cents a gallon; Of
ferings 5 60 gal. bbls.); Sales $50
gallons; Receipts so barrels: Ship
ments 423 barrels: Stocks AZ, 1856
barrels.
Rosin, 600 lb. drums), offerings
296; Sales 1856: Receipts 266: Ship
ments 1884: Stocks 37,110:
Quote B 3.39; D 3.65; E 1894; F
4.O8; G Alb; H Alb; I Alb; K 428;
M 437; N AT; VIC 6.31; WV 6.52;
x 6.52.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-01-21
NEW PASTOR

NEW BERN, Jan. 90 R The
Rev. Hubert Morris of Chatham.
Va, arrived here this week to be-
come pastor of the First Presby.
terrain church, succeeding the Rev.
r. E. Mcclure, who went last
spring to Asheville to become
moderator Of the Presbytery there.
With Mr.. Morris are his wife and
little daughter. Their two other
daughters are attending school al
Chatham Hall, Va.
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CHICAGO LIVESTOCK

CHICAGO, Jan. 20-!R-Serious
difficulty in handling the accumu-
lated supply of hogs continued to-
day and another big holdover was
indicated. The top price held at
1878, however, on government
supported weights. Fed steers and
yearlings were up Is to 40 cents
in active trading but lambs were
off 10 cents.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-01-21
N. c. POULTRY AND EGGS

RALEIGH, Jan. 2O-tR-NCDA
Egg and poultry markets stead.
Raleigh-U. S. grade A large
(clean white) AZ; Hens, all weights
% to Is.
Washington-U. S. grade A large
AZ; Broilers and fryers 20 IL to
80. -~
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-01-21
N. G. LIVESTOCK

RALEIGH, Jan. 20-lR- NCDA>
Hog markets steady with tops
Of 1885 at Rocky Mount and 1885
at Richmond.
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ments during which defense wit
nesses contradicted testimony by
former inmates of the school that
Huey had made amorous advances
toward them. The jury was out
for an hour.
BUY WAR, RONDS AND STANDS
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NEW ORLEANS COTTON

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 20. -(P)-
Long liquidation and hedge SELL
ing erased early advances in cot
ton futures here today. Closing
prices were barely steady 20 to 30
cents a bale lower.
The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1944-01-21
RITTER AND EGGS

CHICAGO, Jan. 20-tAE(WAF)
Butter was firm today and eggs
were steady and unchanged.