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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-12-28
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FIT. SAN HOUSTON, Texas,
Dec. 21-Hello folks, here l
am back again, but short.
I'm in the hospital and not
a. a visitor. It's something
with the gall bladder and it
isn't good. | know because my
skin is as yellow as saffron
and | itch like just like l did
when we were ducking the
big ones over in Germany.
| don't want to spend much
time talking about myself ex-
cept to say that | have missed
writing my column and will
be coming up with something
in time for the next issue of
the JOURNAL. That is, if the
doc says okeh. If not, maybe
/ can do it anyway.
One nice thing about being
on the sick list is that | do
have plenty of time for read
ing and thinking. I'm enclos-
ing an article for ye editor to
read to prove it.
l want to wish all the peo-
pie in Local Il, my friends on
the various shop committees
ad others with whom l served
while at II a Merry Christ
mas.
Things don't look too overly
bright from here for 1946, but
my hope for all of you is that
1946 will really prove TO be
Happy and Prosperous.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-12-28
Grateful

Chicago, Illinois
Mr.. Richard Gosser
Dear Sir:
| am very rateful for having
been the recipient of the
monthly box that was sent to
me during the wal period.
1t was a fine effort and a real
accomplishment certainly
many fellows had their morale
boosted many times through
the sacrifices of those whose
contributions made this ac-
compliShment possible.
Many of us are still in uni
form, but for most of us the
separation center is in sight
even though it may yet be
year or so away
The wars end has given us
real cause to be merry. This
will be very happy Christ
mas indeed.
For my part, l hope that
those many people who gave
consideration to the fellows in
uniform will find this Christ
mas especially blessed. This of
course includes many men,
bers of Local No. 10 CIO.
Yours sincerely,
Pfc. Paul +. Geiger
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365DSCU A. S. T. U.
1904 w. Congress st.
Chicago II, Ill.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-12-28
From The Desk
Melvin Schultz
President,
Local IL, UAW>ClO
HAPPY NEW YEAR

NE"
May l wish everyone A Happy New Year
and may the Year 1916 see a better under
standing between men and in particular let us
Nation will realize many of the goals for
hich World War II was fought.
During the Year 1945, we saw through our
newspaper accounts the battles of World War
II rage first from one side to the other climax
ing by We Day and matchmaking with VI
Day am sure that everyone is thankful to
for having brought the war to successful
conclusion so that we do not have to live under
the heel of suppression known to the people
of the Fascist Nations.
Local No r. during the Year 1945, sue
ceeded in attaining increases in pay for its
membership which when combined into
total runs into many millions of dollars. Our
organization has brought the security of sem
iority to many new shops during the past year.
We have promoted numerous outstanding
events in our Community, Within our organ
ization we held the First Annual Executive
Shop Committeeman and Shop Stewards Din
ner and promoted the First Annual UAW-CIO
Baseball Mite at Swayne Field. Successes have
far out-numbered any failures and it is with
great pride that we see the end of the Year
1945 come closer.
We are now whole-heartedly in support OF
the workers of the General Motors Corpora
ton and have every confidence that the Year
l946 will see improved relations and better
living conditions for them through satisfac-
tory economic settlement negotiated by our
Union with their Management.
Again let me wish everyone A Very Happy
New Year
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-12-28
Connress Is Sensitive

As Congress gets under way following
the vear-end holidays, it may be expected
to show more tolerant attitude toward
labor than has been evident during l94S.
This change of heart will not be
because Congress loves labor more, but
because 1916 brings the Congressional
elections and Congressman are extremely
sensitive to the views of their constltu-
ents. particularly just prior to the nOmina-
tionS and elections.
Anti-labor laws which have been pre-
sented to various congressional commit
tees will have tougher going between now
and Nav when the Congressional nOmina-
tions will be held in many states. A lot
of COngressmens ears will become sharply
attuned to what labor is saying in Wash
ington and at home.
In the Ninth Ohio congressional dis
trct which embraces Lucas and Ottawa
counties, Congressman Ramey will un-
doubtedly be the candidate of the Repub-
lcan party, not because the party is par
ticularIy fond of Mr. Ramey, but because
they do not have another candidate cap
able of beating both the Republican in
cumbent and strong Democratic OppO-
nent.
Just who the Democrats will run is
still open to discussion in party circles,
but the two most outstanding possibilities
are Councilman Tom Burke elected to his
second term in City Council and Vice
Mayor V. Disable.
From the standpoint of labor, Mr..
Burke would be by far the most accept
able candidate, although Vice-MayOr Di-
Sales record both in City Council and as
Chairman of the Toledo Labor Manage
ment- Citizens Committee would stand
him in good stead should Mr.. Burke de-
eide not to seek the Democratic congress
sional nomination.
Soon a decision must be made by the
candidates who intend to seek the nomi-
nation in the May primary. The deadline
for filing petitions for county, state and
congressional nominations is Feb. g,
slightly over one month away. Labor is
interested in the candidates this year to
a greater extent than ever, for the future
of the labor movement is clearly depend
ent upon progressive social legislation and
labor is increasingly aware of its stake in
government.
As we approach 1916, we recognize
that it will be a crucial year for labor and
for the entire country. Labor must show
its keen interest now and in the future
months in selecting forward-lookng and
progressive candidates who will enter the
national and state legislative halls with
the avowed purpose of advancing the So
cial welfare of America, by presenting or
backing progressive legislation which will
bring to the entire country the benefits
which organized labor has been seeking
for years.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-12-28
Production In 1916

As soon as the New Year enters, the
industrial managements which have been
staging strike for the past months will
again begin to operate, thus proving to all
that industry was quite willing to kill not
two, but three birds with the same stone.
BY placing a premium on the employ
ers' strike, the Federal Government not
only made it profitable for industry To rest
on its oars during the last weeks of l945;
but subsidized the job which the industrial
tycoons did on the workers.
A third and important point was
that the manufacturers of consumers
goods were able to place lot of pressure
on the Office of Price Administration TO
force higher ceilings.
1t may be true that there's nothing
new under the sun, but the fact remains
that for the first time in the history of this
country, the taxpayers, who are largely
workers, have paid their money into their
government which in turn has seen fit 10
pass il back to the employers of the nation
and in so doing aid them 10 harasS the
unions and obstruct the best interests of
the majority of the people of this country
When the history of this period of the
postwar IS written, il will present some
solid experience to the workers of America
who will probably not be able to use il in
the future, because some smart people are
always employed by the industrialists to
hgure out new ways and means of slipping
over fast ones on the workers.
Now that the free ride is over for cor
pOrations, we confidently expect industry
to take on new life and begin to do the
things that should have been done weeks
ago. Even General Motors will be more
inclined to listen to reason.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-12-28
Washington
LaborReport
By Bradford v. Carter

GREETINGS TO GOOD
GUYS
In the appropriate yuletide
spirit, we want to send our
special greetings for excep-
tionally meritoriouS service in
the interest of all the people.
In the intrigue-laden atmo-
sphere of Washington, it is no
mean achievement, to hew to
ideals of progressivism in sea-
son and out of season so
here goes!
To Chester BOwles, OPA
Administrator, for his good
fight to preserve price control
and for his resistance to prof
it-happy pressure groups who
want no limit except the sky.
In contrast to $50 of the top
side administrators, he stuck
to his guns when political ex-
pediency might have dictated
otherwise.
To Senator James Murray
of Montana for his hard-hit-
ting campaign in behalf Of the
Full-employment Bill which
unfortunately is being emas-
culated by a reactionary
House of Representatives. AL
though the bill had many de-
ficiencies, it gave meaning to
the nations hungry search for
full employment and full pro-
duction.
To Congressman Frank
Hook of Michigan who has
voted and fought on the side
of progress on every issue
which has arisen in Congress.
And we're not forgetting his
tussle with the unspeakable
Congressman Rankin, either.
TO SENATOR WAGNER
To Senator Wagner of New
York for introducing a health
insurance program in spite OF
the bitter opposition of that
repository of medical mon
opoly, the American Medical
Association.
To Senator Glen Taylor of
Idaho, a freshman Senator
who is becoming rapidly the
most outspoken liberal in
Congress today.
To Senator Dennis Chavez
of New Mexico for his valiant
efforts in behalf of racial
minorities in leading the battle
for the Fair Employment
Practices Committee.
To Congressman Andrew ].
Biemiller of Wisconsin, who
in his first term in Congress
fulfilled the promise of being
a fortnight spokesman for the
rights of labor.
To William NJ. LeiSerSOn,
labor advisor at large who has
more common sense things to
say about labor affairs than
most other people around here
and whose advice unfortu-
nately has not been taken.
To Dillon Meyer, director
of the War Relocation Author
ity, who has handled the
messy problem created by the
relocation of Japanese-Amer-
leans with y m pa y and
courage.
To Secretary of the Interior
Harold Ickes for his fortitude
in staying in the Cabinet after
the boys from Missouri have
taken over the Administra-
ton
To the many second and
third tier government officials
who have rendered anony'
NOUS service in behalf of the
ordinary consumers and work
ers, often at great risk!
To all of you, we send our
greetings.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-12-28

Dear Sir:
I understand that the PAC-
CIO has strong organization
in Toledo and would like to
secure information about it
and the work it is doing. We
are discussing PAC in study
group to which l belong.
Any information which you
may be able to give me will
be greatly appreciated.
Mary VanOrmer,
CriSsfield, Md.
Editors note: This letter
was referred to the Political
Action Committee
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-12-28
HE'S AGIN US

HE'S AGIN US
"Will anyone deny that the CIO and the
Communists are the main proponents and spon-
Sors of the so-called full employment bill, the
bill to fix the minimum wage at 65 cents per
hour. and the bill to pay SIS per week to those
unemployed If you question these assertions,
| will ask you what badges the gang of ap-
proximately 800 wore as they marched about
the Capitol grounds trying to intimidate Con-
gress into passing this legislation. You know
they wore a badge carrying the words, 'ClO
Delegate You further know there were very
few of them that could speak more than broken
English except the Negroes they brought along
with them"
Congressman John Gibson
(polltax, Georgia)
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-12-28
Editors Mail
He Wonfs Co-Ops

. Still down here on the
plains of Texas where the
breezes really blow. | have
been bucking the wind so long
that I'm beginning to lean
As degrees forward
Because l haven't had that
promised privilege of scan
ming the JOURNAL 1 have
had to be content with the
human" side of the news.
Whether I'm human or not,
it's pretty hard to swallow
the figures of many of these
so-called economic experts.
Knowing that you're quite
a mathematical genius your
self and in a position to pub
licize the figures, l can't un-
derstand why the strongest
barrier against initiation is
only very mildly encouraged.
This barrier is none other
than cooperative buying.
The advantages found in the
cooperative movement has
been encouraged by very few
union people. My friend
Claude Hess from Willys is
one of these.
Not as a favor to me, but
for purely educational rea-
sons. | wish you would write
column on co-ops.
Thanks a lot, and until |
see you in some of Toledo's
better drinking places, l am,
Sincerely yours,
Pvt. Fritz Kulti,
Formerly of W.-O. Unit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04
Georgia Avenue Work
Urged in Silver Spring

A 10-point program to improve
and modernize Georgia avenue in
the Silver Spring area was being
studied today by three committees of
the Silver Spring Board of Trade.
Recommendations being consid-
cred by the Traffic, the Business De-
velopment and the Civic Affairs
Committees include placing all lights
in concrete safety islands in the CEN
ter Of the avenue as soon as mate
rails are available. putting power and
telephone lines underground and
provision of additional parking IA
cilities.
Recommendations for identifying
the avenue include improvement OF
store fronts on the street, the ban
ming Of used auto displays on vacant
lots unless proper front is con-
structed and the improvement of
lights in store windows.
The program also calls for con-
struction Of sidewalks past the rail-
road station, on the. station side of
the avenue, and for the widening of
the viaduct and improvement of the
street at the intersection of Coles
vile road.
The board, in compliance with
President Truman's request that
stores remain open on We day, can
celed its original plan to close all
stores in the area when victory is
announced.
Other We day arrangements in
clude religious program on the
armory grounds two hours after the
oficial announcement is made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04
Airport Crash Witness
Describes FLAMING Motor

The Page Anyways transport plane
which crashed at National Airport
April q with the loss of six lives
seemed to be having engine trouble
when it settled to the ground,
plunged into the ditch at the end
OF the runway and burned, accord
ing to testimony before a Civil
Aeronautics Board hearing today.
G. B. Stark, airport traffic con-
troll officer, who cleared the twin
engine Lockheed aircraft for take
OIL at 1916 pm, said the plane
seemed to be in difficulty" when it
had reached an altitude of about
120 to 100 feet and he noticed inter-
mittent spurts Of flame coming from
the exhaust of the left motor.
The plane stopped climbing, he
told William r. Andrews, chief of
the investigation section of the CAB
Safety Bureau, conducting the
hearing in the departmental audi
forum and then settled rapidly to
the ground, as though the pilot
intended to attempt an emergency
landing.
Estimating there was insufficient
room for landing, Mr.. Stark said
ne sounded the alarm for the fire
trucks. He said the plane struck
the ground about 600 feet from the
ditch between the end of the run
way and Mount Vernon Memorial
highway, relied over the edge and
burst into flames.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04
Housewives Offer Care
For 81 Infants Here

The Board of Public Welfare said
yesterday Is housewives. from the
District and nearby counties of
Maryland and Virginia have offered
temporary boarding care for 81 in
fants who, the board announced
Saturday, were without temporary
homes.
The applicants are now under in
vestigation, according to Mrs. Helen
J. Cooper, who supervises the home
finding work of the board.
One applicant is the wife of a
colonel overseas, while another said
her children instructed her Ito be
sure and bring the baby back with
you" after visiting the boards ofnces
at Municipal Center.
Most Of the 81 babies-the largest
number awaiting placement at one
time-are Of unmarried mothers
who have not decided on adoption
Of their children. Another 80 chill
dren may require similar care In the
near future.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04
Dr.. Preece Wins Divorce
In Reno on Cruelty CHARGE

DR.. Alec A. Preece. Washington
physician, was granted divorce in
Reno yesterday from Mrs. Mary
Warner Preece on a charge of ex-
IRENE mental cruelty, according to
the Associated Press. e
The complaint charged that the
cruelty caused DR.. Preece intense
pain, anguish and suffering which
seriously interfered with and i'm
paired his health" r.
The couple was married in 1889.
They have no children, while Mrs.
Preece has two daughters by a
former marriage.
The court also approved a sealed
agreement of March %, 1914, settling
respective property rights and fu-
ture support and maintenance Of
his wife. .-sg
DR.. Preece is professor Of clinical
obstetrics at the Georgetown Med
ical; School. A graduate of George
Washington University, he has been
on the Georgetown faculty since
1880. His office here is In the Med
ical Center. 1885 I street NV. His
reddence Is near Vienna, Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04
.D.C.WarbondL Leaders
To Press New Drive

Inspired by the approaching enc
of the war in Europe, War Bono
leaders Of the District service and
civic groups yesterday pledged re.
newed support Of the Seventh Wa,
Loan drive to buy equipment tt
finish the conflict In the Pacific.
At luncheon in the Mayhowel
Hotel, M. x. Wilberding, chairman
Of the organization division of the
District War Finance Committee
warned there is nothing to indicate
that the road to Tokyo will not be
longer, harder and costlier than
the roads to Rome and Berlin"
w. j. Waller, District Committee
chairman, urged the leaders to take
every precaution against overcon-
f1dence and slackening Of support
of war financing and production.
Meanwhile it was announced that
individuals buying bonds on We
day or during We week may have
commemorative notations inscribed
on the margins Of the bonds.
These notations are being al
lowed" Mr.. Waller explained, "be-
cause it is felt that many persons
will want to purchase bonds on
We day or during We week as
an indication of their continued
support of the war against Japan
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04
Is Georgetown Gardens Open
For Benefit Pilgrimage Sunday

Gardens Of Is Georgetown homes
will be opened to the public Sunday
from 2 to Z pm. in the annual gar
den pilgrimage for the benefit OF
the Georgetown Settlement House
Some of the city's finest gardens
are included in the list. All are
within walking distance of each
other and may be reached by street.
car or bus.
Mrs. william Burden is opening
her garden at 1924 Thirtieth street
NV, featuring "the garden within
q garden" The garden of Mrs.
Henry Leonard, 3038 N street NV,
laid out In successive levels, Also is
to be open.
The historic Evermay estate of
r. L., Belin, 1923 Twenty eighth
street NV, also Is on the list, and
includes old lockwood. fountains and
statuary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04
Senate May Act Monday
On 1,5O0:Bed Hospital

Final Senate action will be sought
Monday on the Tydings- Bilbo bill
to authorize Federal aid in the
postwar construction here of 1900
bed hospital center, under arrange
mentS made today.
The bill was passed by unanimous
consent recently but has been held
in the Senate by motion of recon-
sideration of the action, filed by
Senator Ellender, Democrat, of Lou
isiana. Sponsors of the bill, Chair
man Bilbo of the Senate District
Committee, and Senator Tydings
Democrat, of Maryland, have been
pressing for action on the Ellende1
motion, so that the bill may 60 to
the House for consideration.
The Louisiana Senator agreed to-
day to call up his motion in the
Senate Monday. Chairman Bilbo
has predicted the Senate will stand
by its original Judgment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04
Suspension Of Cab Drivers
Upheld by District Heads

The Commissioners yesterday ap-
proved the suspension of four taxi
cab drivers for offenses ranging
from failure to pick up passengers
to having a blackjack under the
front seat.
Edward r. Lindsay. Colonial Cab
was suspended indefinitely for not
giving full time and attention" to
the operation of his cab at Logan
Circle and OF not rendering aid to
a woman who had either fallen or
jumped from the cab.
Carl j. Cairnes, Diamond Cab,
accused of using his cab for sight
seeing purposes and of overcharging
and E. L. MCNEIL, who allegedly had
a blackjack under the seat, also
were suspended indefinitely. Henry
H. Motley, American Cab, drew a
5-day suspension for failure to pick
up several passengers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04
lls!NRshoni;ng
&Reminder56a

Meats, Fats, Etc.-Book 4, stamps
Y-5, rs, Az through d. good
through June 2; stamps E-2
through J-2 good good through
June 80; stamps K-2 through P-2
good through July 81. Stamps
O. through U-2 valid through
August 81.
Canned Goods, Etc.-Book 4, stamps
H-2 through M good through
June 2; stamps No through So
good through June 80. Stamps T-2
through x-2 good through July 81.
Stamps Y-2, Ia, Al, B-1 and
C-l through August 81.
Points for Fats-Your meat dealer
will pay two red ration points for
each pound Of waste kitchen fats
you turn in.
Susar-Stamp IS valid for S pounds
through June 2. Stamp No. SO
valid for S pounds through Au-
gust 81.
Gasoline-A-15 coupons are valid
through June 81 Be-, c., BIT
and CT coupons good for gall
Ions each.
Shoes-Airplane stamps l, 2 and >
In Book No. good indefinitely for
one pair OF shoes each. An as-yet-
unnumbered shoe stamp becomes
valid August /.
Fuel Oil-Periods /, 2, 3, 4 and 3
coupons good for 10 gallons per
unit through heating year. All
currently valid coupons viii ex-
pire August 81. Consumers In this
area should not have used more
than 30 per cent Of their ration a.
Of today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1945-05-04
Is Flying Forts, 80 Liberotors
Are Offered for Sp|e by RFC

For sale: Thirteen Flying Fort
resses and 80 Liberators; war weary,
but with bullet and fax holes well
patched, complete with history of
memorable missions over German
or japanese lines; original cost,
$3.50, 900. Apply, Surplus War Air
craft Division, Reconstruction FL
nance Corp.
The RFC Is not spending any
money on advertisements such as
the one above, because 1t believes
the chances of a sale would not
warrant the expense. 1t was limited
that $4,000 would take any one of
them, however, or even less in q
hardship case.
There Is a catch to it. The pur-
chaser will have to make his own
arrangements for gasoline, since nc
ration card is furnished. An A card
for three-month period might be
enough to warm up the engines
but probably would not take the