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The union times., 1945-01-27
AFL Is Opposed To May Bill As "Dictatorship'
Representative Hines Says Sub-Standard Wages
 Causes Shortage

The American Federation of Labor blasted compulsory labor legislation this week at a public hearing before the House Military Affairs Commit tee.
 Lewis C. Hines, AF.L. legisla- tive representative delivered a two listed attack on the pending May Bill at the hearing. He charged:
 That claims of manpower shortages have been greatly ex- aggerated.
 2-That the May Bill is not a 4-F draft measure, nor work or-fght bill, but provides for limited compulsory service for all men from Is to AS.
 3-That sub-standard wages in critical war plants are the chief cause of manpower difficulties.
 4EThat the War and Navy De- partments are backing the legisla- ton in order to place the entire nation under military control.
 5-That passage of the bill would 'Sdemoralize'' war produc- ton instead of helping it.
 Meanwhile, Senator James Mead, Chairman of the Senate War Investi- gating Committee, announced his op- position to the forced labor bill.
 The Senator declared his commit tee would institute immediate hear ings to investigate the high-pressure talk about manpower shortages. High officials of the War Manpower Com mission, the War Production Board and the War Department will be called.
 In recent report, the Mead Committee accused the War De- partment of wasting manpower by permitting production of huge sur pluses of certain types of war equipment when the workers in those industries could have been diverted to plants manufacturing critical material.
 Hines also charged wastage and hoarding of manpower in war indus tries. He also fatly declared that out of fourteen war industries where pro- duction lags have set in, this condi- tion is due to manpower deficiencies in only one. That is the foundry in dustry, where wages are too low to attract workers, he said. The reason for tagging production in the other industries, he said, are changes in design, suddenly stepped-up sched- u1es and lack of facilities.
 ''To those who would use forced labor to avoid correcting the causes of manpower shortage, we say: This is the way to delay the war effort, not to speed it." declared Hines.
 Meanwhile, business and farm groups continued to assail the draft labor proposal just as vigorously as the trade union movement. One of the most bitter attacks on the bill was made by the National Association of Manufacturers.
The union times., 1945-01-27
As We See It
 by THE STAFF

HENRY WALLACE'S appoint ment as Secretary of Commerce by Pres. Roosevelt is all to the good. and we are in complete agreement with Congressman Herman P. Kop- pleman of Hartford, who says:
 ''In my opinion the people who voted for the President in the last election will applaud his appoint ment of Henry Wallace. My own experience leads me to believe that under the administration of Mir. Wallace the economic security of the country will be greatly en- hanced. This appointment will be heartening to small business and industry and will make possible em- ployment for the 60 million whom the President wants jobs for after the war is over.
 No man in America is more understanding of the need to make plans for employment than Mir. Wallace. He will have the co-opera- ton of all those who believe that economic security depends upon jobs for all who are able and will ling to work"
 IN San Diego, Calif.. Petros Protopapadakis made out an ap- plication to change his name to Petros FDR Protopapadakis.
 JIMMY DiLONARDO, business representative of the New Haven Bricklayers, points out that one of the values of the state conferences of the various trades is that you get chance to see people you haven't seen for years. This was especially true of the State Con- ference of Bricklayers held in Bridgeport Sunday, where Jimmy says he renewed acquaintances with number of men he hasn't seen for some time.
 SENATOR James E. Murray's proposed bill for a Federal guar antee of 6O,OOO,OOO jobs after the war isn't new, insofar as organized labor is concerned. Officials of the International Association of Ma chinists pointed out this week that similar idea was put forward many months ago by President N. P. Alias of Machinists' District No. A, which embraces I. A. M. mem- bers in the Federal service.
 Alias plan and that of the MOn- tana Senator differ only in details. it was pointed out. Under Alias program the government would farm out sufficient contracts for civilian goods to industry to as- sure full employment. Under Mur- rays bill, the government is to take whatever steps are necessary to fill the gap if private industry fails to provide jobs for all.
 ON THE bulletin board in the National Press Club was this mo- tice for chorus rehearsal: "All club members who can sin are invited to join up."
 ALL OF the bills which make up the legislative program of the Con- necticut Federation of Labor will be in the legislative hopper in Hartford within week. The pro- gram has won wide attention and acclaim throughout the state. Secretary Treasurer Harry Fein-
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The union times., 1945-01-27

President that the wage freeze is beginning to hamper war produc- ton and complicate manpower shortages in wage industries.
 They also warned that failure to adjust wages now in realistic rela- tionship to higher living costs would dry up purchasing power ,in the post war period and retard recovery.
 Another powerful plea presented to the President was for the lifting of minimum wage levels, particularly among white collar workers and Government employees who have been
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The union times., 1945-01-27
6O,OOO,OO POSTWAR JORS

Whereas, the future welfare and prosperity of our nation depends upon the full employment, at decent wages. ot the working men and women of ttns country; and, Whereas, the pro- vision of this employment in the form ot GO million postwar jobs is the an- nounced objective of our President. Franklin D. Roosevelt; and, Whereas, the Chief Executives Economic Bill of Rights is an integral part of this program, and essential also to the improvement of our standard of liv- ing, and to the realization of our peace-time employment goals;
 Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the New England Conference of Ma chlmSts go on record in support of both these great objectives, and that this action of ours be transmitted to the members of Congress from our six New England States"
The union times., 1945-01-27
AFL Group Sees FDR And Demands
 Prompt Breaking Of Wage Freeze

An AFL committee, headed by President William Green, conferred at length with President Roosevelt at the White House on key labor problems affecting the war effort and the postwar future.
 The principal topic of discussion was the AFL demand for scrapping of the Little Steel wage formula. The last AFL convention directed MT. Green to convey its position on this issue to the President. He took with him on the visit to the White House Secretary-Treasurer George Meany and Vice-President Harry C. Bates.
 The labor delegation told the
The union times., 1945-01-27
"Vets" Getting Jobs

Less than per cent of veterans re- leased from the armed forces are drawing job compensation benefits under the "G. I. Bill of Rights" The reason, as explained by Veterans Administrator Frank T. Hines, is that many of the veterans applying for jobs are put to work within four weeks.
The union times., 1945-01-27
"SAY IT ANT SO!"

WASHINGTON = Edward Flack director of war facilities of the WIPE, said this week that addition of an- other hour of daylight time" to save power and coal was under considera- ton. England now uses double "day- f;oht time"
The union times., 1945-01-27
Everything Ready For Convention Of Building Trades
Connecticut Council Meeting Opens Sunday Feb. A. At New Haven Labor Temple At 10 A.M.-Record
 Attendance From All Parts Of State Expected

Representatives of building trades unions from all of Connecticut will the New Haven Labor Temple Sunday February A. 10 AM for the annual convention organized labor in this state, and will be unusually we'll attended.
The union times., 1945-01-27
The AFL Presents
AT 1:I5 P. M., SUNDAY STATIONS WEAF-WTIC

January 28: Vice-President Truman, ''Next Four Years.'' Panel members: William Green. AFL; Eric Johnston, U. s. Chamber of Commerce; James c. Patton, National Farmers Union.
 February A.: U. S. Senator Pepper, ''Nation's Health." Pan- el members: Nelson Cruikshank, AFL; Emerson P. Schmidt, U. s. Chamber of Commerce: Albert s. Goss, National Grange.
The union times., 1945-01-27
Federation Seeks
 Approval Of Egan
Confirmation Of Governor Baldwin's Appointment Oi Former Secretary Of GEL. As Labor Commissioner
 Urged By Pres. Collins And Sec'y-Treas. Feinmark

In letters both Senate Majority Leader Leon Riscassi and Senate Minority Leader C. Raymond Brock, the Con- neccut Federation of Labor through President Timothy M Collins and Harold w. Fenmark has quested confirmation of Governor Badwins appointment of John J. Egan Commissioner of Labor.
The union times., 1945-01-27

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The union times., 1945-01-27

's. We believe that demo- cracy's future shall and must be even greater than its past. And to the future we pledge all we have to give.''
 From A Creed for Americana
 by Stephen Vincent Benet
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Almost Open Covenant

Seldom in Congressional history have prospects for speedy action on import ant legislation appeared brighter than do those for the United Nations Charter now before the United States Senate for rati- fication. And the indications are that speedy action will mean speedy approval
 Many reasons doubtless contribute to the favorable outlook. But, regardless of any others, one of the most important stems from the fact that proceedings in San Francisco were conducted in cards on-the-table manner as contrasted with the secrecy of previous international con- ferences. Tending further to inspire confidence was the bipartisan com plexion of the American delegation which included, among others, distinguished members of both major political parties in the Senate This should guarantee that any action taken by the Senate will be based on full and first-hand inforna tion from sources in which full confi- dence can be placed.
 The favorable atmosphere in which consideration of the Charter begins should insure more of the above-board, and less of the hush-hush, in future con- claves of public concern. It does not mean that the day of "open covenants openly arrived at" has dawned. But the dawning almost certainly has been brought measurably nearer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
So You Want a New Car

Unpleasant reading for innumeraole Americans doubtless was the recent state ment of Col. J. Monroe Johnson, Direc- tor of the Office of Defense Transporta- ton, that it will be at least three years before millions of persons are able to buy new automobiles. Disliking the role ot wet blanket, it would be pleasant to ex- press the opinion that Colonel Johnson has leaned toward the pesSimistic side, so as to avoid the disappointments, and the criticisms, that would result from more optimistic prediction unfulfilled. un- fortunately, anyone who examines facts and records won't be inclined to accuse the ODT chief of pessimism. On the contrary, his views smack of optimism It will be a production miracle indeed, even for American industry, if all who want new automobiles are able to obtaln them within the next three years We won't go SO far as to say it is a miracle impossible of achievement. But it doesn't seem likely, and let's examine some ot the reasons why:
 Motor vehicle registrations in the United States in 1941 totaled 32,557 ,954 ReplacementS since then have been neg ligible. Most cars of 1941 and prior-year vintage could well be replaced now. Near ly all will be ready for the scrap heap three years hence. Thus, if they could be produced, it is entirely possible that the market could absorb within the next three years as many automobiles as were registered in 1941. That would call for more than 32,000,O0O motor vehicles, with no allowance for several million non- owners of four years ago who expect to ride when cars are available again. What would seem to be the reasonable probabll- ities that the motor car industry might be able to reconvert and then produce for such market?
 Let's consider past production records During 1941, American motor vehicle production reached the all-time record total of 4,838, ,561 units including B. 744, 300 passenger cars and 1904, ,261 trucks Production during EIGHT years, 1934-41, inclusive, approximated only 31,200,000 units. Clearly, if the automo- bile industry can, within three years, reconvert and produce for such a pros pective market, it will represent an un- paralleled record of peace-time produc- ton. True, it might be done. American industry might do anything. But com mon sense would seem to emphasize fur ther the wisdom of the advice: If you are 50 fortunate as to possess an automobile, you had better take care of it. If you ever find yourself afoot, you are liable to be travelling shanks' mare for long time 10 come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
Postponement Only

Everyone can appreciate and sympath- ize with the bitter disappointment which results when soldiers are transferred from the European to the Pacific Theaters of operations without visit or furlough home Words are futile as consolation in such cases.
 But it is encouraging to believe that this dark cloud has its silver lining. While no official guarantees may have been giv- en, the supposition seems justified that, on the whole, the first to be sent into the Pacific will be the first to return. And when they return, they will remain. For them, it will not be merely pause be- tween battles.
 Another heartening consideration is that most such transfers are of men en- gagged in duties other than actual con- bat. Casualties among them are likely to be much fewer than among the com bat forces And this statement does not disparage in slightest degree the import ance of the duties they perform. So, about all that can be said to those who are disappointed is: Try to be patient. In the vast majority of cases, the happiness of reunion has not been denied. It mere ly has been postponed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
America and World Security

It seems imperative that the Senate ratify the proposal that America enter the United Nations Organization formed at San Francisco in consideration of the immediate need to assume leadership in the international reformation move ment already in the embryonic stage.
 We must bear in mind the potential ities of Russia and Great Britain, the for mer with her large army her vast area and rapidly expanding population, and Great Britain with her Empire and its largest population in the world
 Today America controls unparalleled influence and leadership by her mighty prosecution of the war, psychological advantage in the world scene which should not be neglected. By our imme- diate formal entrance, through the me- dium of the San Francisco charter, into this renaissance moement we will fos- ter that advantage and strengthen its credibility.
 Tn addition, if we have been rightly in- formed, the San Francisco and the Dum- barton Oaks conferences were predicated upon the American system and plan. Certainly by virtue of their being held Tn this country great measure of Am erican influence and way of thinking per- nleated each scene. On the strength of this we are more encouraged to enter the UNO in the belief we are on familiar and somewhat intimate terms with the theme Of the new international plan
 America is not a group of sovereign states. If t had been fostered thusly we undoubtedly would find ourselves em- broiled in all the bloody bitterness of the Balkan countries. It is an entity simply because It Is promised upon cooperation.
 This same cooperation must be made applicable to the people of the world as the guidepost down. the open road to- ward world security and peace Our success and theirs too in travelling along this road offers to all assured progress Into an era of well-being unparalleled in the history of the past. VI
 In the last analysis, the Great Powers must either work together for their com Mon safety. or each must work against the other in efforts to assure individual and selflsh safety alone. Waterbury will
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
SOMETHING WISHY-WASHY
 ABOUT ALLERGY

Maybe l should say namby- -parn~ by rather than wiShy- -washy. or come to think of it, decadent might be the word for 1t. Anyway tnere are far too many people with allerey and I don't mean being allergi6 to ones wife's relatives. "Hay fev- CT" real or spurious, seasonal or asthma, eczema, hives, angioneuro- tic eczema and a great many cases of what purports to be acute coryz@ or "cold in the head" but fails to deyolep into such illness, these are the familiar forms of allergy.
 use the terms wishy-washy. namby-pamby and decadent be- cause this increasing modern seilsi- tivity is certainly weakness in the race. It is a weaknss and at the same time 8 handicap.
 This is merely my notior-an0 please bear in mind that 1t IS just Or Doc Brady trytSg to ten tne world about somethine which IS aS great a mystery to hin1 as It as to any other doctor who has the temerity to discuss the subject ~ all.
 If you are still listening or have nothing better to do at the r1omenS I'll go on to say that I believe one reason if not the reason for allerg1N sensitivity is our national nutrition al deficiency-indeQuate daily in- take of calcium and vitamin D.
 For years before the nutrition investigators discovered the calcium deficiency of the ordinary Ameri- can diet physicians had prescribed calcium empirically, as nearly as ! ever learned, for some cases of mt- graine (periodic sick headache) ors dinary so-called nervous" head- ache, chronic eczema, recurring hives, spasmodic ashtn1a and other conditions latterly regarded as ai- lergic.
 Only recently have physicians learned that whenever calcium is indicated" in such conditions q sufficient amount of vitamin D should go with it, to promote as- similation, utilization and retention of the calcium and enhance it's remedial or curative effect. For vitamine D is essential for the metabolism of calcium in the body in any circumstance. If the vitamin D is not given with the calcium it must be forthcoming from such foods as milk, cream, butter, egg yolk or canned salmon - the only foods containing significant amounts, although hardly enough to meet the requirements of the body.
 Of course if the individual enjoys sufficient exposure of the naked skin to sunlight the ultraviolet of the sunlight will generate vitamin D in the individuals body. For this reason 1t is particularly advisable that one who is subject to any al-
 ergic sensitivity take advantage of every opportunity to expose as much skin as possible to sunlight or daylight even in the shade-of course with due care against sun burn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05

Governor Baldwin of Connecticut at the Governors Conference at Mackinac Island, Mich, states in reference to post war employment that state governments must play an important part and that this matter must not be left entirely to the federal government The governor dwelt on what this state is planning to do, saying in part 1.-the three-pronged drive for postwar employment involves stimulation of new enterprises through friendly assistance :nd help of the state, orderly and neighborly reabsorption of the veteran back to civilian life, and in- dustrial tranquility through better un- derstanding between labor and manage ment."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05
TOO MANY COOKS
(Boston Post)

The new Secretary of Labor, Judge schwellenbach. assumes office with a great opportunity to bring order out of chaos in the labor field. He will do a great service to the nation, to industry and to labor If he car secure the slmplification of the settlement of labor disputes, with one federal agency empowered to deal immediately with any labor difference and to hender a speedy decision which will have the force of law. There are too many overlap ping agencies and boards handling labor matters. It Is to be hoped that he will succeed in recognizing them Into . unified. working system.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05

Now is the time to set aside few study periods to brush up on civic history and the changes in Washington official per sonnel. Since the death of the renowned Franklin D. Roosevelt, there have been more changes in official circles than in long time. Whereas we seemed fanil- jar with all the names and all the an- swers we are suddenly reminded that we must have mental bruSh-up, if we want to quickly name the latest cabinet ap- pointments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05

Harvester, Standard Oil, General Motors and International Tel. and Tel. have been trying to find out what happened to their invest ments in Hungary and Rumania. So far, the Russians won't let 'em send a single man inside those two countries A group of Belgian politictal leaders visited King Leopold in Austria to get his ideas on the future of their coun- try. His answers were so out of step with new Europe that even the Catholic leaders, hitherto favoring the Kings return, seri- ously considered revising their position.
 Pressure Is increasing for publi- cation of Truman's directive on a hard peace for Germany. This directive, "No. 1O67," was written shortly after the armistice and Truman OK'd its publication. But suddenly Lewis Douglas, head of the Mutual Life Insurance ccm- pany, flew back from Germany to get it hushed up. He worked on his brother r-ir,-law, Assistant Secretary of War Jack McCloy, who wired Eisenhower to ask whether he wanted the directive and Ike played into the soft-peace crowds hands by saying ''N0" |. Reason for the interest in pulp lication of "1067" boils down to this: If the troops and junior of- ficers know what Truman has or- dered, they are more likely to see that orders aren't twisted by any soft-peace boys on top .r. It remains a fact that some of the soft-peace crowd still are arguing that Germany must be build up as a bulwark against Russia. And the boys who administer the di- rective can interpret 1t their own way - as long as other people know whats in it =. It was surprise to most people that Lew Douglas was over in Germany. He has been in and out of Govern ment like a shuttlecock. First he was FDR,s Budget Director, re- signed in a huff, then came back as Deputy War Shipping Admin istrator, but rowed with Admiral Land and went back to insurance. Now he is back in Government. helping to run Germany.
 Truman has offered Ickes' Job to three old friends, but all three turned it down with the advice that the best man for the job was already holding it Governor Mon Wallgren of Washington with whom Truman talked sever-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-07-05

situations carefully. whether we want to do SO or not.
 Probably because t involves cons siderable effort and patience, most people are lndlsposed to spend much time in reflection. The habit of day- dreaming Is widespread. but day. dreaming and reflection are not the same thing. Tn reflection we get out Of ourselves. nG II Hefe. and think not eneui lhs things He should Ike