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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11
Local Union IL
Meetings Show
New Interest
Discuss Problems That
Trade Must Face Today

If we are to meet the ever increas-
ing changes that are taking place in
our trade today, there is only one way
this can be accomplished and that IS
by attending your meetings regularly
and keeping abreast of the times. Our
first two meetings of the new year
have been very well attended and
while they kept in little longer than
usual, no one seemed to mind as the
discussions were very interesting and
brought to light problems that we
must face today.
The special committee which met
President Duffy made their report
and while it did not meet with the
of some of the members, law
is law, and No. II as always, will live
up to the letter of the law.
Making his farewell speech before
he leaves for Florida, Guy Digman
had very little to say outside of tell
ing the brothers that when Tuesday
rolls around in Florida, he will be a
lonesome man with no meeting to at
tend. Guy did not state his mission,
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11
Production Program Now Geored
On Theory OF Long War On Nozis

Philadephia.-WPB Chairman J. A.
Krug declared the War Production
Board is now operating on the theory
that the war would go on Indefinitely
and that industry must find the means
to increase present war production.
He disclosed that new factories,
costing approximately 100000, 600
would have to be built in 1945 to sup
ply the Army with trench mortars.
These factories would not be able TO
operate before August, 1915.
Mr.. Krug said that he received a
message from General Eisenhower
asking for 100000 yards of blanket
ing material. Jackets which, he said,
could be expected normally to last a
soldier five months, were now lasting
two and a half, and underwear which
could be expected to last six months,
was lasting two.
The country's aircraft program had
been increased between 4 and per
cent in the last week and even greater
increases were still to come, Mr.. Krug
said. Merchant shipping would be
expanded by 100000 tons in 1945.
He warned that the German winter
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11

offensive would destroy large quanti-
ties Of equipment, resulting in a de-
mand for rise in production. Not
only would United States Armies lose
what the Germans destroyed, but
huge quantities of ammunition and
materials were being used in checking
the German thrust.
In summing up the country's out
put of war supplies for the last three
years, Mr.. Krug disclosed that month
ly production had increased from
$500, 100000 to 5,50O,OOO,OOO. In the
last two months supplies have been
going directly from the production
line to the battlefront-a straight
pipeline from this country to Europe.
Battle experience was revealing the
limitation of equipment and pointing
to new basic requirements, was re-
sulting in rush orders for trench NOR
tars, small arms and heavy artillery.
With production at an all-time high
and with 100000 men in the armed
services, war industry must find the
men to increase deliveries.
Krug declared both management
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11

Washington, D. C. Employers
making plans to slash wages and
smash unions after the war were
warned by Frank Fenton, AFL direc-
tor of organization, that by such
methods they will be burying the sys-
tenn of "free enterprise" which they
onw glorify.
"If the initiative of private indus
try is sufficient to provide jobs for all
who want to work, we'll and good" he
said. "The American worker prefers
it that way. But if the initiative of
industry spends itself in reducing it's
own markets by competitive wage
cutting and by any such open shop
drive as characterized the period af-
ter the last war, then the workers
will turn to their government - and
demand and get a program of gov
ernment-fnanced public works big
enough to fill the gap"
Fenton added that if employers re-
turn to the tactics they used after
World WarI then "the capitalistic
system is in grave danger of crum-
bling"
Business has the responsibility of
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11
Desmond Spedks
At RotdrY Club
In Home Town
Outlines LabOr's Views
In RecOnversiOn Period

T. j. Desmond, dipper at the
Cronin China Company and president
Of Local Union No. 70 was guest
speaker at the Rotary Club in Min
erva last Friday evening.
Brother "Tim" as he is familiarly
known throughout the trade is well
qualified to fill such an engagement,
as evidenced by his recent appear
ance before the Lions Club and the
American Legion in the same role.
A recent delegate, to9the American
Federation of Labor convention in
New Orleans as a representative of
the National Brotherhood of Opera
tive Potters, his talk was centered
chiefly on the proceedings of the con-
vention, excerpts from many of the
speaches; expressing the seriousness
of the war and reconversion after
peace. Outlining the program as
adopted by the A. F. of l.. and the
part labor will play in the reconver-
sion period, he gave his audience
much to think about, especially the
problems to be faced by the working
man.
Members of organized labor who
avail themselves of the opportunity
to further the interests of the work
ing man, particularly those who are
well versed in the policies of the
National Brotherhood of Operative
Potters, not only adds prestige to our
organization, but enlightens the men,
bership of the various organizations
Of labor's programs.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11

sofflce at the Santa Monica plant, four
conferences were held and while we
did not succeed in attaining each of
the propositions presented, we did
succeed in obtaining an agreement
which marks another forward step in
our collective bargaining relationship
with the firm.
Inasmuch as the California Art
Products Company operates two
plants, one in Los Angeles employ
ing members of Local Union No. 180,
and the Santa Monica plant compris-
ing members of Local Union 202, we
experienced some difficulties, due to
working conditions being dissimilar
in the two plants. However, through
the counsel of Second Vice President
Hull, these obstacles were adjusted
and the agreement was unanimously
approved by members of each local.
Meeting the employer in a wage
conference was a new experience for
the members Of the committee who
discovered there is always two sides
to each question which must be fully
considered on the basis of merit to
the end of progress and peaceful
relationship.
Our General Manager, Mr.. Guern-
sey, was at all times considerate and
fair, and indicated his relationship
with the National Brotherhood of
Operative Potters was satisfactory
despite the fact differences of opinion
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11
Zero Weuther
Fuils ToHinder
Good Turnout
Beaver Falls POtters
Faithful To Obligation

Beaver Falls, Pa. - 1t takes more
than zero weather to keep the mem
bers OF this local from attending theil
Local meetings, judging by the turn.
out for the first meeting in the new
year. A fine attendance was on hand
and all seemed pleased with our new
location.
The first order of business was the
installation of officers by retiring
president, William Bryan, who then
turned the gavel over to President
Harry Shook, extended his thanks to
the members for their support to his
nomination and promised to carry out
the duties of the office to the best of
his ability.
The following shop committee was
appointed: Harry Shook, chairman
Andy Ortelt, William Bryan and
Mary Herr, all of whom have served
on previous committees and proved
successful.
Leonard Banks, statistician, feels
sighted his name was not among
those recently published as new Off
GERS. Our apology Len, it was merely
an oversight, and in no way did we
wish to underestimate the duties of
that office.
Due to icy roads between Beaver
Falls, New Castle and East Palestine,
three of our members, Bill Shelby
from the Pennsylvania city and
Spike and Harry Frankland from
nearby Ohio were forced to lose
few days work.
Walter Alderman, clayshop fore
man is suffering from a head wound
received while reaching for a jack in
the trunk end of his car after getting
stuck in snowdrift.
Our sincere sympathy is extended
to the family of John Frederick who
passed away following a three year
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11
Has Your Local
Contributed To
Free Trade Fund?

AS the Free Tr:.Ha Union Fund
campaign to raise million dollars
for the rehabilitation of trade unions
abroad, enters its second week, Presi-
dent Duffy appeals to local unions
throughout the trade who have not as
yet contributed to this worthy en-
deavor, to do to at once.
The month of January has been
designated as Free Trade Union Fund
month. The money raised will be used
to enable the workers of other coun-
tries to live as free citizens and to
assure them a decent standard of liv-
ing which will aid in the establish
ment of just peace and the
of democratic institu-
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11
Local Union
as Gets Off
To Fine Stdrt
Werner Succeeds Jones;
New COnferees Elected

Trenton, n. Local as got off to
good start at the first meeting in
year AS with a good turnout and
splendid interest.
President Harry Jones vacated the
chair after a year in office during
which many decisions had to be made
and in spite of many adverse circum-
stances we believe progress was
made.
Brother Andrew Werner who served
as vice president last term now takes
over the helm and we wish him sue
cess. How about backing up that wish
with our presence at the meetings and
and in every way possible to make
AS our year in deed as well as in
name. The other officers are vice
president, John Walsh h; financial
secretary, Elijah Watson; recording
secretary, Lance Ansell; treasurer,
John Richards; inspector, Frank
Sommers; guard, John Cooper, ST.;
trustee, James Dermody. Fourth Vice
President Charles Zimmer installed
the officers and wished them success
for the coming term.
Three new conferees also were
elected, James Birch, Walter Gooch
and James Dermody, replacing Al
Davies, Ross Templeton and John
Simpson, retiring after long years in
that capacity and though they may
not be taking such prominent part
we know that advice and experience
will always be at our command.
Wise heads and counsel was never
more needed than now with the
changing systems, designs, govern
ment controls, etc. If decisions are
not always to your liking, before
criticizing ask yourself-could ! have
helped to make them better?
1t is certainly beyond dispute that
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11
Render Christrnus
Cdrols At Sight
OF Bonus Check
ClayshOp Men Give
Thanks q la Sinatra

Clarksburg, w. Va.-At a specia
meeting held December 27, Local
Union 80 elected officers and return.
ed the present incumbents for another
term. Brother Dave Bevan was elect
ed to the new office of roll call secre-
tary. Starting with our first meeting
in the new year, any member who
fails to attend at least one meeting a
month will be subject to a fifty-cent
fine. The local intends to see that this
law is enforced, so plan now to abide
by the wish of the majority and save
arguments later on.
We received our 1914 vacation
checks Friday before Christmas and
it made the boys in the clayshop
happy enough to render Christmas
Carols.
The local voted to affiliate with the
West Virginia State Federation of
Labor. We believe this a wise move
and hope to hear of other locals whose
members are employed in West Vir-
ginia, taking similar action.
The firm has called the Locals at
tention to the amount of ware that
is being stolen from the plant. This
is very serious offense and one in
which the Local will do all within
their power to stop such practice.
Several orders have been held up re-
Gently due to the shortage. Remem-
Der, if you are caught stealing ware
from any plant you will be barred
throughout the trade.
Brother Mazzie gave an excellent
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11

johnson, plant manager and secre-
tary-treasurer, assembled the en-
ployees, members of Local Union No.
.199, and expressed his gratitude and
appreciation for their faithful service
to the company, and likewise extended
praise to the National Brotherhood of
Operative Potters, as a labor organ
ization with whom it is a pleasure
to deal with and whose integrity was
unquestionable.
AS reward for their faithful
service to the firm, having compiled
20-year service record, three mem
Ders Of Local Union 1919, Mrs. Mary
Stevens, secretary, Mrs. Ruth Hen
derson and Fred Perez, were pre-
sented with $1O0 bill. Mr.. Johnson
advised that the practice of awarding
a 500 bill to each employee COM
pleting twenty years service with the
company shall be continued through
the years to come. He likewise wish
ed it to be known that the bonus is
unfettered in any way, merely sin
cere expression of the Pomona Tile
Company in showing their apprecia-
tion for long years of service with the
company. Aat,.
Mr.. johnson has indicated to Bro
therhood officials the company is con-
templating the erection of modern
pottery, as yet it is undecided the
type of ware to be manufactured
when the plant is erected. Until re-
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11
"Sunshine" City
Now SnoWbound
Says O. c. l03
Red Flannels Are Now
The Vogue In Erwin

Erwin, Tenn.-Well here it is 1945
and the first thing we would like To
report to our brothers up north, who
may have the opinion that the
weather in Erwin is ideal the year
round, and one may go to and from
his work in shirt sleeves, are labor
ing under a false impression. At
present we are snowbound and no re-
lief in sight and instead of mention
ing shirt sleeves it would be more
appropriate to mention red flannels.
Our new officers were installed by
retiring president Henry Bruce and
include the following: President,
Ernest Kerr; vice president, Ferman
Mcintosh; recording secretary, Burnie
Laws; financial secretary, James
Francis Sanders; defense secretary,
Walter Mountford; statistician, Will
liam Campbell; treasurer, Kelly Ban
ner; trustee, Chester Lozier.
President Kerr's first official act
was to appoint the following commit
tees: Shop Committee-Henry Bruce,
chairman, Walter Mountford and John
Reynolds; Delegates to Labor Coun-
Kerr, j. F. Sanders,
Henry Bruce, Kelly Banner, Ferman
Health Committee-Walter
Mountford, chairman, Kelly Banner,
Chester Lozier; Membership Commit
tee = William Campbell, jiggermen;
Mrs. Campbell, finishers; Thomas
Holland, casting shop; Mrs. Walter
Mountford, decoratoring shop; Ches-
ter Lozier, warehouse; Social Commit
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11
Art Ware Workers Name
Homer Ansel, President

Crooksville, Ohio. Local Union
1874, Stone and Art Ware Workers,
elected the following officers at their
meeting on January 4th: President,
Homer Ansel; vice president, Wilbur
Garvin; financial secretary, Gladys
Smith; treasurer, Ernest Hayman;
recording secretary, Temple Apple
man. The new officers will be installed
at our next meeting on January 49,
o. C. 1874.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11
Local Union No. 165
Names New Officers

Ell Cerrito, Calif.-Officers of Local
Union No. 165 for the ensuing term
are as follows: President, Norman
Kinsey; vice president, Dick Cullis;
recording secretary, Everett Hoyt;
financial secretary-treasurer, John A..
Hall; statistician, Marie Booth; in
spector, Freddie Gibson; guard, Louis
Stockton; trustee, Jake Nagele.-O.
C. 165.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11
Local Union POI Elected
Officers At Last Meeting

Huntington Park, Calif.-The fol-
lowing are the newly elected officers
of Local Union 201: President, Clyde
Pruett; vice president, Raymond Bye;
treasurer, o. l.. Sullivan; financial
secretary, James Thomas; statisti-
clan, William Witherow; inspector,
Bentley Pope; guard, Bernard Cohen;
trustees, William Morris, Is months;
Bernard Hahn, IL months; William
Witheroe, 6 months.-O. C.. pol.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11
WLB Approves Wage
Pact With California
Art Products Company
INCREASE, CLOSED SHOP, CHECK-OFF
SYSTEM; HULL HEADS COMMITTEE

Huntington Park Caf-Oicial notification from tenth
War Labor Board Los Angeles informs that
with The California Products Company
been approved effective of November 80 1914.
The agreement which members of Locals 18O
Huntington Park Calf and 2O2 Monica Caf embodies
wage increases week paid years service
closed shop and checko system plus five and
for fnishers and glaze sprayers.
During negotiations which held the companys main
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-01-11
Celebrate Anniversary
By Awarding Bonus
To Veteran Employees
POMONA TILE co. GIVES $1OO BILL
TO THREE EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE 20

Pomona, CafDecember 80, 1914 marked the 10th ami
of the founding of the Pomona Tile Company manuac
re of wall tile and art products The which has
been of Poonas largest and important manufacturing
organized 1924 by Mr. A. Johnson Schrader
and others for the of wall and floor tile and at
time employment 450 employees however,
conditions the production personnel at hundred
and sixty employees.
Celebrating ceremonies. W. c..
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The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-08-27
PASTERNAK FORMULA A SIMPLE RECIPE

s.. - = Tl I p
People don't see movies to
learn about other peoples
troubles, Pasternak claimed, they
have enough of their own. e.a
'"Fake Hers Highness and the
Bellboy'," he Is Illustrated. "That
is an example of whats1I like to
do. 1t. has a beautiful Thought
that an ordinary bel lhey would
rather take care of a scfiPpled
girl than marry a princess. 4
- - < = - o s4% rz
4 mentioned that frequently
Immigrants were the best Inter-
prefers of the american scene" n,
Perhaps so. You have lived
here all your life and know how
great America is, but, you can't
compare it with some place else.
But having come from Hungary,
/ know how much better life can
be here. Still, it works both ways.
Perhaps you could go to my home
town in Hungary and find many
things which you think are
charming"
Pasternak is easily one of the
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-08-27

rnent Of the United States will
!be obliged to take up Stacks IN
order to, protect returning mill
,stary forces. The men who have
been In the armed services will
Ebe provided with incomes, even Il
Ithe United States Treasury has to
launch movements in q brig way
| for new highways, more housing,
and even outright grants. or loans,
plus more buy bonds cam
paigi1s. 100 As
But, top alInOriliss in the Ma
tional Capital appear to agree
thai the goal ofs90 million jobs
will Ee reached Early in Ip46, re-.
sulfiHg from tle need OF making
Enpk for lost tin76lH
Notwithstanding the fact that
EUur Own United States is---tAe
greatest, did HE isirohgf NJ I Jnd
the hest country-in the world, we
alF have Yqrgyipg habits A few
robe!. Va dbnt sneed TO worry
ahptt that any .mofey because we
won II. And them we. were all
worried sick over the war in the
Pacific, We all laid OFF on@most
OF that worry in mid August when
the. atomic bombs dropped on ia
pan. :
! Now we are wondering how
millions Of men swho have, been
In the military service, or engage
ed In war work at home, Will be
4 = 4 - "a s -, -. ..A... >. -. n.
The Key West citizen. [volume] (Key West, Fla.) 1879-current, 1945-08-27
. BY BOB THOMAS
! Ar Feature. Writer

!. s HOLLYWOOD, Aug. 27.
amid a c1atter of dishes
tand interruption by various
Ep&ssers-bySI attempted. to
kfind ont some information
kaboat the Pasternak formu-
ffaeSe 3sSA 2s% &G@s b. sc5,, ENC I =
foAss'.rargsS sstuty, ao -
sEeThe scene was the MGM
tcoilinissary' and my inform
Liant was Joe Pasternak. He
iis a. guy from Hungary who
has made a success of show
! ing America to the Ameri-
cans. He first became noted
as the producer of the de-
lightful Deanna Durbin We
hicles of a few years back.
Then he switched to MGM
and has been making a large
percentage of that studios
high-grossing musicals and
comedies.
rs there such a thing as Pas
terfiak formula?" / asked.
"Fhe only thing that it might
ibe.. he said, sis a way of max
ling pictures that are clean and
wholesome and lots of fun. That's
something the United States has
more than any other nation. And
that's what we try to put in our
pictures"
i Ss'-..s
I How does he accomplish this?
BY putting into the picture
people who are bright and young
and attractive. They're like the
kids next door. Take Esther VIII
Iliams, for example. She's a typi-
cal healthy American girl. And
beautiful voice, but she doesn't
look like a diva. And Van John
son. June Allyson, Jane Powell
l. they're all the wholesome
American type"