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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-08-04
Reconversion
Continued from Page l

prepared for peace. We have
no plans for coping with unem-
ployment, with shutdown OF
war factories or with the prob
lens of reconVersion. IL peace
catches us thus unprepared, an
economic panic jeopardizing any
possibility of postwar security
and reconstruction may ensue.
He urged Congress to remain in
session until it takes final ac-
tion on reconversion laws.
Spurred on by CIO charges
that reconversion problems are
not being met by government
agencies despite formal pro-
posals on an industry y-by indus
try basis by CIO and AFL UNI
ions in such key war programs
as aircraft and shipbuilding-
and by a Gallup poll showing
that only 40@o of the people
interviewed believed they were
certain to have job after the
war. it is expected that Con-
gressional Committees will
buckle down to business in the
next few weeks.
KiIgore Bill Considered
Senator Robert r. Reynolds
Cd. N. c. on July % announc-
ed that the Senate Military AT
fairs Committee is preparing to
take up reconversion bills-in-
cluding the Kilgore proposal,
Immediately. The Kilgore bill
provides for adequate insurance
for demobilized servicemen and
war industry workers who are
without jobs. II also sets up ma
chinery in which labor and con-
sumers would work along with
government and management
to plan orderly and fair change
over measures with the least
possible unemployment. The
bill is supported by all labor
and many consumer groups rep
resented in the capitol.
The only laws passed by Con-
gress on rehabilitation until
now provide for disposal of war
contracts so that war industrial
lists will get cash coming to
them quickly. AT the time of
adjournment for the Democra-
tic and Republican conventions,
promises were made of quick
action on the human side of de-
mobilization, AS soon as pres
sure by labor shifted from
Washington, however, it was
announced tina. only token ses-
sions of Congress would be held
until after the November cleo
tions. The union members
pressure which got Democratic
and Republican whips to con-
slider changing this plan may be
sufficient to get serious and
quick consideration of the Kill
gore and other bills, most Wash
ington observers now agree.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-08-04

relatively poor" William Ha-
Der, executive director of pro-
gram development for VINO,
said at the conference.
A study is being made, Haber
said, to find out whether work.
ers fired when cutbacks take
place are moving into other
communities where their skills
are needed. A joint study is be-
ing undertaken by War Produc-
ton Board, VINO, and the Cen
sus Bureau.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-08-04
Women Get Out Vote

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (FP)-
Women unionists are taking the
lead in getting out the vote in
Bloomington. At the request of
the Trades & Labor Assembly,
the Women's Union Label
League will lead the registra-
tion drive.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-08-04
Status OF
WLB Cases

Editors Note: The follow
ing list of WLB cases was
compiled by Local IL to show
members of shops affected,
just where their cases are as
of August /. Reports will be
given every two or three
weeks to enable members to
observe the progress of their
cases before the Board.
Acklin Stamping
Case is being certified. A
hearing will be arranged
shortly.
Air Way
Hearing was held at Com
modore Perry, July IA. Rec
ommendation should be made
soon.
Amer. Brake Shoe
WLB has been asked to ap-
prove new vacation plan
wage increase and mainte-
nance of membership. Com
pany not very cooperative.
Amer. Can
WLB hearing is due on this
dispute.
Amer. Prop.
WLB is trying to dodge the
responsibility of making de-
cisions regarding job evalua
ton.
Auto Lite
Natl. WLB still is sitting on
the company's appeal to hold
up the SO bonus for female
checkers.
Two new dispute cases start
ed-one on the contract and
one on unsettled grievances
Eight Forms los are befgore
the Board from Auto-Lite.
burt FOunury
Increases asked for on Form
10 on piece-Work rates de-
MED. May be appealed. 5 and
l0-cent increases granted on
day rate and base rates.
Etna Foundry
5 and 10-cent increases grant
ed June "a.
Hall Mfg.
Form los that were turned
down are being considered by
the Tool & Die Committee oi
the WLB.
Mather Spring
WLB insists on making rul.
ings according to their 194G
policy instead of using cur.
rent policy. Case is being ap.
pealed to the National Board
Ransom Randolph
Hearing officer made favor.
able recommendation. Deci.
sion should be made any day
Rathbun-Jones
3 to II cent raise granted
July 81.
Ensign Foundry
OPA finally came THROUGH
4 to l7-cent raise can be
given. Price relief unneces.
sary.
TillOtSOn
sc increase given to piece
workers.
The following shops have
been granted longer vacation,
and larger vacation bonuses.
Acme Specially
Auto-Lite
Burt Foundry
Etna Foundry
Keller Pen
Lakeside Biscuit
Peerless Moulded Plastics
Ensign Foundry
Surface Combustion
Tol. Industrial Rubber
Tol. Porcelain Enamel
Tol. Pressed Steel
Tol. Steel Products
Tol. Steel Tube.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1944-08-04
Plenty Of Manpower
In Wrons Places

WASHINGTON Aug 1.-(LPA)-Some of the questions on
the War Manpower Commission WMC) priority reteral plan
that have time in the midst
of the controversies answered at press
conference held July by Charles M Hay executive director
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-26
Robert Pershing
Wardlaw. the
Worlds Tallest
Man, Was \ Feet
1913 Inches
When He Died
at %. His
Height Actually
Killed Him.


and weighed 495 pounds. He wore size 81 shoes
which had 10 be especially made for him at
cost OF 500 pair Hats, gloves, clothing, meals,
everything was an outsize problem for him.
Roberts breakfast consisted of pint OF orange
eggs dozen pieces OF toast, pint of jelly, fruit
and five cups of coffee.
His family had drawn up plans of a special
house for him. The ceilings were TO be IL feet
high doorways nine feet, stalr.treads two feet
apart. Extra tall tables and chairs were TO be made
so that this CULVER could move about in comfort
Games were not for him. No bicycle would
hold him. Roller skates were too dangerous His
height was fine for basketball but those enor-
nous and heavy feet slowed him down.
In fact his enormous height was the cause of
his premature death
The nerve communication between his brain
and extremities was so ineffective that an ordinary
hurt would not register. He could not feel any
thing until serious injury damaged his foot.
A brace he was wearing because of broken
bone caused such serious infection that he was
running temperature OF log before it was dis
covered. The doctors found abrasion in his
II which would have caused agonizing pain TO a
normal person, but Robert couldn't feel it, In
spite of every possible care Robert died of blood
poisoning, the victim OF his size
Young Dckie Sorensen will have no difficulty
in finding beds long enough or houses big enough
for him to around in comfort. His prob
lens almost directly opposite to the giants.
His temperament is such that he will make up in
aggressveness for his lack of inches and probably
become the smallest successful man in the world
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-26
and
B0u
|hl0
greeted him each time.
HE Is positively the
smallest midget we've

SEEN" these show people confessed.
He has had most of the childhood ailments;
measles, chicken pox and colds. But he is healthy
and active; on the go all the time.
Dckie Is normal in everything but his size.
miniature man, but he won't be the smallest
man the world has ever known.
Back in the beginning of the 18th century,
Queen Mary of England had page named John
Jarvis who only "a inches tall Jeffrey Hud-
son, at the age of nine, measured IS inches He
was brought 10 dinner in pie and presented 10
Queen Henrietta Maria and King Charles /. As
he stepped out OF the pie the Queen adopted him.
He was made Captain of Horse and received
the nickname of Strenuous Jeffery during the
Civil War. He was tiny man but he had plenty
OF heart. he fought nSo duels during his career
One with turkey cock which nearly killed him;
another with jealous rival named Crofts,
who chose his weapon a squirgun,
But Jeffery meant business. He insisted a
Afl with lethal weapons. He claimed horse
WHAT would bring him TO his enemys size. lie
climbed that horse and shot Crofts dead
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1944-11-26

Perhaps the most famous
midget in the world was Charles
Stratton, known as General Tom
Thumb When he was % years
old he me- sured only 81 inches,
two more tnan Dickie.
But Dickie Sorensen is the
smallest living boy of his age.
WHATEVER Dickie's problems,
w they will be small beside
those of Robert Pershing Wardlaw,
the tallest man in all medical his
tory, who died four years ago
at the age of %.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
Birmingham, Play
Cleveland Lly2, f

Black Barons. league leaders in the
hrst half OF the split season in the
Negro American League. will play
the third place Cleveland Buckeyes
here at League park on Sunday,
July 2, and Tuesday. July 4.
There will be double headers on
Sunday and on the holidays.
Cleveland. strengthened by the
addition Of Jimmy Crutchheld in
right field and Rainey Bibbs, for
merly with the Kansas City Mon
archs on second base and with
Ware, Jethroe, Woods and Horne,
all regsining their batting eye, took
both ends OF the doubleheader
here on Sunday, June IS, from the
Chicago American Giants. The
scores were 5 10 4 and 6 TO |.
Manager Woods has rounded out
a strong aggregation which may be
able to gain second place as the
first half closes on July -. Woods
has been promised all the playing
help that he needs by Owner Ernest
Wright and Business Manager Will
bur Hayes. New players will be
added where and when needed.
Cleveland will enter the second
half as hot faVorte 10 win II and
enter the playoff with Birmingham
for the league championship. The
Black Barons have the first half
practically locked up.
Sundays lineup:
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
ATLANTA WINS
DOUBLE HEADER
BY j. G. CHUNN

ATLANTA.-The Atlanta Black
Crackers continued their march
through the South in their regular
winning ways by trouncing the St
Louis Stars twice in a double.head-
err Sunday, June ID, before 5000
rabid fans that saw Manager Felix
Manning, ace Of the Atlanta mound
staff. get credit for two victories,
his 9Th and 10th of the season thus
far
Atlanta won the hrst game by the
one-sided score of 1876 and the
nightcap by the close score Of 5 to 4.
with the final game going an extra
inning. David T. Harper, Atlanta's
brilliant outfelder, after hitting a
home-run in the frst game. singled
TO break up the second encounter.
Atlanta continued to be master OF
the road trip over st. Louis, after
dropping close game in Atlanta
5-4 Monday night the team ran
rough-shod over ST. Louis in Au-
susta, Savannah and Waycross 10
end transforming tour. ST. Louis
won from the Atlanta club in AL
bsny, Ga, before a large crowd.
Harry Barnes, the first string
catcher. continued his hard-hitting
spree and blasted the ball all over
the lot on the trip. His handling OF
pitchers and timely hitting are the
secret Of the teams success this
season.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
BARONS SWEEP
3-TEAM BILL

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS stel-
lar pitching in the first game with
timely hitting in the second contest.
the American league champion Bir-
ninghsm Black Barons took both
ends OF a three-tesm double.hea
9 TO 0 and TO 8, at Redwood Park
here Sunday. June rs. against Fort
Benning and the st. Louis Stars.
In the first game. the Fort Ben
ming nine fell victim Of the supni b
sIx-hit twirlinR of Jimmy Newberry
but in the nightcap, the Birming-
ham lads were forced 10 open the
old strategy bag. pulling off sue
ceSsful squeeze play in the ninth
inning 10 nose out the st. Louis
team.
Although his team went down in
defeat, Cecil Jones, Fort Benning
pitcher. sent IL Birmingham batters
10 the dugout via the strikeout
route. The Sunday loss ended a l3-
game winning streak for the sol
dlerS
Piper" Davis single in the ninth
scored Steele from third base with
the nightcap games deciding run.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
Pitching Duel To Feature Red Sox-Giant Twin Bill
CT 0 " MS QUIT
MEMPHIS GA NE

MEMPHIS.-The Red Sox were
winners IN both games of their
double-header with the Cincinnati
Clowns Sunday by scores OF 8 10 /
in the first and forfeited game OF
0 TO in the second.
The second game was forfeited to
the Red Sox by Umpire BuntIn
when Manager Walker OF the
Clowns refused to pu, his men on
the field because OF play that tied
the score in the seventh inning.
Dr.. B. B. Martin and Barney
Downs, business manager OF the
Sox and Clowns respectively,
pleaded with him TO return 10 the
field with 5000 fans patiently watt
ing for play 10 continue. After %
minutes Of Wranslin2, Umpire Bum
tin awarded the game 10 the Red
SoX.
The argument conferred around
the play IN the seventh inning. The
Sox went 10 bat trailing by score Of
5 10 3 Jim Ford led off with SIN
gle Neal Robinson grounded 10
Pitcher Williams, who threw the
ball pas, the first baseman into
right field. Ford and Robinson
scored, but on the throw in by rlsht
fielder Ray. the bail hat the coach
AZ first base I'm the back, which let
Robinson score easily. This play
caused the argument
The first game Was pitchers
battle between Moss for the Sox
and Ruiz for the Clowns The
Clowns lone run was scored in he
first inning with tWo out, lhGo was
safe on Bankhead'S error; Radcliffe
singled and on double steal Loga
scored.
The Sox went ahead in the sew
enth. Win one out HYDE singled,
stole second Bdnkhcad singled,
scoring Hyde. Jones forced Bank
head but Canadv singled 10 right
and when the ball went through
Raw. Jones scored.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
BY FRANK FORBES

BROOKLYN, N. Y.--When Leroy
tSatcheD Paige puts his size IA
right foot on the Flatbush rubber
il viii mark the first time the great
Negro pitcher has seen Ebbets
Field. He will pitch for the famed
Kansas City Monarchs against the
New York Cuban Stars in the sec
ond game Of twin bill. The Cubans
meet the Philly Stars. Negro Ma
tional League rivals, IN the opener
the same day.
Flatbush is just another town 10
some bsllplayers but most OF the
stars, like DsZzy Vance. lack
Wheat and Nap Rucker will tell
you it's the best baseball town in
the country. sports writer agree.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
War Bond Boxing At
New Orleans IuIy 3

NEW ORLEANS.-Some of the
classiest local boxers in the game
will appear on the fifth war loan
veterans boxing show at the
Coliseum here Monday. July 3. Ad-
mission will be by purchase OF
War Stamps and Bonds.
Among the punchers who will
donate their services are: Eddie
Kid Brown VS.. Kid Willie: Chester
Jones VS.. Tommy Flores: Dixie Lu-
clan VS.. Kid Hamilton: Carlos Phil
lips VS. Kid Adams; "Bin2o" Bobby
vs.. Kid Shelby; Roland Brown VS..
Jamaica Kid; Jack Charles VS.. Ed
Fontaine: Chocolate Bon Bon VS..
George Godfrey; Streamline Kid VS.
Kid Karl; George Dixon VS. Bat
Ferde; Papa Wax VS.. Kid Thomas:
Eli Boyd VS.. Johnny Hamilton; Kid
Spibbins VS.. Stepping Stafford and
Lawrence De Silva VS.. Big Eleven.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
National BOWlers Make
Judge Sewell President

Climaxing stormy three-day
session. the Ga delegates 10 the Ma
tionsl Bowling Association settled
down on Sunday, June %, and
elected officers for 1914 in quiet
session.
The convention. held at the Park
way Community Center, 5l20 South
Parkway in Chicago, chose as its
president for the coming year Will
liam Arthur Judge" Sewell. popu-
lar Chicago business man and one
Of the bowling games most enthu-
slastic supporters.
George Porter. Detroit, prominent
business leader and president OF
that citys Bowling Senate. was
elected secretary of the organiza-
ton: Geraldine Wells. Detroit. vice
president; See Ferguson, Indiana
polls. treasurer, and Mary Wilkes,
Cleveland, was named tournament
director.
Ferguson, incidentally. is the first
Negro in the history Of the game 10
build bowling alleys from the
ground up. His sll-Negro estab-
lishment in indianapolis housing II
modern alleys is one OF the city's
"must' for sightseers.
One OF the outstanding amend
ments 10 the associations constitu-
ton concerned the adjustment OF
all vice presidencies except the
hrst The convention voted that the
president should have the power OF
appointing regional directors TO
supplsnt the former vice presi-
dents.
The National Bowling ASsocia-
ton. Boosting a membership OF 1900
Will hold It's l945 convention IN In
disnspolIs. II is the bodys hope
that the membership Will reach
/ $500
II s quito likely that The organi-
/ zatlon Will make even greater
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
3-Team Twin Bill In
indianapolis July ]

INDIANAPOLIS - In what is
billed as three-team "twi-night'
doubleheader. the colorful Cincin-
natl Clowns will take on the winner
OF the opening game featuring the
Chicago Brown Bombers versus the
House of David team in the night
cap contest.
The "twi-night' program set for
Saturday evening, July /. Will be
played at Victory field here.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01

strides than il has in the past under
the leadership OF President Sewell,
who has done more than his share
to give bowling the impetus it has
attained in Chicago. Assisted by
such friends OF the game as Fergu-
son. Porter. Wells and Wilkes, he
can well promise the nations bowl
ers bright future.
Among the delegates who took
an active part in the convention
were: Attorney Pondcxter Orr and
Mayo, both OF Chicago c. Basey. H.
Bssey. and Kelly. Cleveland Bald
win, Detroit and Hazel Van Dlerah,
Toledo.
Cities represented al the meet in
Guided Detroit. Indianapolis, Toledo,
New York City. Cleveland. Cincin-
natl and many Pennsylvania cities.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
EAGlES TRIM
PH|LLY STARS


NEWARK, N. J.-The Newark
Eagles won both ends Of the twin
bill with the Philadelphia Stars
here on Sunday. June Is. The first
game went TO the Eagles 8 10 and
the nightcsp, 5 to i.
Lem Hooker turned In bri!lisnt
six-hit performance in the opener
The Eagles grabbed the lead In the
first inning OF the opened when
Johnny Davis hit q homer with one
on
Archie Braithwaite. the new
Eagles outhelder, poled a homer
with two on in the sixth inning OF
the second contest.
Five Newark double plays were
the highhght Of the afternoon.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
Paige To Hurl Sunday
Against Cuban Stars

II took Satch 20 years 10 reach
Brooklyn. The six-foot-three Ala
bama boy who used 10 pitch in
something like $50 games a year
has thrown his blazing fireball past
batters i'm South and Central
America, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto
Rico, Hawaii and even in Japan.
Paige hasn't been out TO the
mound much this season, but ne
proved he still has ii when he beat
the Cleveland Buckeyes, 6-2, in II
innings in Cleveland recently. Be-
fore that he hurled six innings
against an all-star team, represent
ing the Chicago Firemen al Wrigley
Field. He struck out II batters in
the six frames he worked as his
mates eked out 4-3 decision in the
tenth.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
Armstrong Whips
LatSiOS In Ten

WASHINGTON, D. c. - Henry
Armstrong. former triple world
boxing tjtleholder. scored an easy
l0-round. victory over Nick Latsios,
Alexandria, Va, welterweight here
on Thursday. June %
Latsios employing bicycle" tao
tics. avoided a knockdown in the
contest but Armstrong caught him
in the final stanza and staggered
him with the hardest punch OF the
hqht.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
Army Baseball

GREENVILLE, MiSs-Behind the
three-hit, no run pitching OF Herb
Civers, pitching star, Greenville
Army Air Field batsmen slammed
out eight hits to tally quintet Of
runs and shut out the strong Selman
Field colored nine so recently. II
was the fifth consecutive victory for
GAAFs nine.
1t was a nlne-inning exhibition Of
near perfect control by Civers,
married only by one free pass Ia a
Selman batter. He famed IA in this,
his fourth victory.
Freeman. GAAF catcher. paced
the hitters with perfect record at
the plate. four for four He smashed
out a grand total Of ten bases in
hits. two doubles and a pair OF
triples.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01

bail player, rushed to Grand Rapids
Sunday night and was al the hos
pital at the time Of his death.
Smith, who was employed al the
Fisher Body plant. had been mem
Der OF the Turpin team for two
years Before that he had played
with teams in Arkansas. his home.
The Turpin AC, was leading be-
fore the accident occurred to Smith,
but finally lost the game, 1913
Smith is survived by his widow.
mother and sister.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
BaHons VS.. St. Louis
Stars At Columbus

COLUMBUS. Ohio. - In Column
bus first Saturday night game Of
the 1914 season, the Negro American
eague champion Birmingham
Black Barons will lock horns with
the ST. Louis Stars on July l.
A great turnout is expected as
Columbus fans are high in their
praise for w. S. Welch's aggrega-
ton from Birmingham.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
NATIONAL LEAGUE
National Net Tourney
In New York Aug. 1920

NEW YORK. - Tournament Of
ficials and the tournament commit
tee for the 1914 nationals were APP
pointed this week by DR.. D. lvison
Hoage, New York City. president Of
the American Tennis Association.
The championship will be played
this year in New York City August
IL TO 20.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
Cracks Three Ribs In
Baseball Game, Dies

Injuries suffered in an accident
last Sunday when he ran into a
wall while chasing a foul ball in
Grand Rapids, resulted in the death
last Tuesday OF Edward Smith. 80.
Sol Chandler.
Smith. who played first base for
Benz Turpins Athletic club. broke
three ribs in the accident. He was
rushed TO ST Mary's hospital in
Grand Rapids. dying during an OPP
GRAFTON.
Mrs Catherine Smith. wife OF the
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
Ike Williams TKOs
Cleo Shans In 10th

NEW YORK. - Ike Williams,
Trenton. N j., lightweight, backed
up his TO 4 favorite's rating on
Friday. June %, when he scored a
TKO over Cleo Shans OF Los An
geles in 20 seconds OF the 10th
round.
The bout. held at Madison Square
Garden. drew only S842 fans and
was Shans' first defeat via the
knockout route
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
SOUTHERN PLANS LIVESTOCK
SHOW

SCOTLANDVILLE, La-(ANP)-
representative from the agricul-
tural extension departments OF Lou
iSana State university and South
ern university. met Monday To out
line plans for inauguration OF a live
stock show for Negroes TO be staged
annually here.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
PARATROoPER GRADUATES

TT BENNING, Ga. - Sergeant
Daniel We'll, son OF Mr. and Mrs
julius VI. We'll. SIS F. Thirty-eighth
place recently graduated from the
basic course OF the Parachutist
communications school here.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1944-07-01
An. GIANTS WHIP INDIANA .

SOUTH BEND. IND Clicking
smoothly behind the hve-hit hurl-
inf of Leroy Sutton, the Chicago
American Giants defeated the
Hoosier nine in . seven-inning con-
fest 8 TO / on Thursday. June ~