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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-05
From The Desk
Melvin Schultz
President,
Local IL. UAW-ClO

1t has been stated on a good many occa-
sions in the public press that the goal and in
tentions of officials of our Government is to
have higher standard of living in the post
war era. This it has been said is a standard
which will be anywhere from 40 to so or so
per cent above the pre-war level In other
words if they are to carry out the program
which so sublimely submit for public con-
sumption, it is mandatory and necessary that
wages be increased to such an extent that
working people can purchase the new inven-
tions and new products at the new prices and
thereby better their standard of living.
Certainly, if family was living in pre-
war days without the luxury of electricity, it
would only seem normal that 40 per cent
rise in their standard of living would include
the installation of electricity in their home
and the equipping of their household with
standard electrical appliances. Many thou
sands of families may have electricity for
lighting. To these people it certainly would
mean the addition of electrical appliances such
as electric stoves, electric hotwater heaters,
toasters, ironers, etc.
Now if the stated goal for the standard of
living is sincere thought on the part of Gov
ernment officials, why must we have all of
this hesitancy on their part in coming out for
a definite increase in wages which will enable
their predictions and stated desires to come
true.
Unions are criticized by some for not as
suming responsibility and ordering people
back to work on jobs where there are legiti-
mate and justifiabe claims on grievances, as
well as, the demand for 80 per cent increase
in basic pay. 1t is small wonder that we have
these disturbances when Management will not
concede to justifable requests and Governments
sits back in lackadaisical attitude
see no reason for price restrictions 10 be
kept manufacturers now that the war
over for those things which are not the neces-
sites of life. In other words, furnishing food
clothing, or shelter. When l express my opin-
ion on this point, believe that labor then does
have the right to refuse builders or manufac-
turers those items unless these same manu-
facturers will return in the paycheck suffi-
cient wage to enable the people who build
these items to purchase them
Since perpetual motion Is not an accom-
plished fact, the margin of profit which should
be reasonably allowed manufacturer could
be drawn off of sales in foreign trade of which
we know there is plenty.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-05
Enfer-The Dough

Statements made one week ago in this
paper that local businessmen, members OF
the Chamber of Commerce and other big
local financial interests were throwing
some important money into the campaign
to retain the PR system was borne out
this week by two important happenings.
Elaborate headquarters were opened
by the Committee Against the P.A.C.-PR
ReueaI Amendment, and expensive public
relations experts were employed to propa-
gandize the people of this city into hang
ing onto the system which has finally
brought us near a critical municipal crisis.
We extend the hand of welcome to the
public relations men from Columbus for
whom we have the greatest respect. After
all. men must live, even public relations
experts, and we don't blame them for
taking the money.
Not only do we welcome the master
minds who are going to show the heavy
sugar boys how to fool the people of To-
ledo-again, but we are glad to see the
Committee Against the P.A.C. come out in
the open even to the point of calling in ex
perts to aid the slightly shopworn DIR. o.
Garfield Jones.
Our purpose in relating these points to
the $4,000 paid subscribers of this news
paper is to demonstrate the point that the
same type Of mentality which devised the
PR system for the purpose of dividing the
miners of England and then exported it to
this country for the same purpose, never
give up. They are still determined to keep
the workers divided into minority groups
and are perfectly willing to spend more
money now than they were originally to
maintain political control over this city.
At least the campaign to maintain the
PR system is becoming more honest In
the beginning it was sold to us to give mi
nority groups representation and provide
a more effective municipal government.
Nowadays, il is frankly, "The Committee
Against the P.A.C.-" willing and pre-
pared to spend thousands of dollars in a
frank fight against the Political Action
Committee to prevent that organization
from giving the people of Toledo sem
sible method of electing more represen-
tative government.
PAC is NOT the issue of this cam
paign. The PR system and the financial
interests behind it ARE the issue.
The people of Toledo will not be mis-
lead by professional writer's even though
they did ride in the same train last fall
with Governor Bricker when he was at
tacking CIO and PAC in all sections of
the country in order to win the vice
presidency. Bricker was defeated despite
the class issue which he raised. We be-
licve that the Committee Against the PAC
will lose the PR election for the same
reason.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-05
Industry Responsibility

Constant references are being made to
the responsibility of labor but as il so
often happens, industry frequently is the
one which shows the greatest lack of re-
sponsibility in a crisis.
A case in point is that of the Oil Work
ers strike, where the union, rising to its
responsibility TO the public, proposed and
succeeded in securing a gasoline ratiOning
committee composed of members of the
union, industry and the public. AS a re-
suit the health and safety of the citizens
of Toledo have been fully protected.
On the other side, industry members
for no good or weighty reason withdrew
from the committee two days ago bringing
TO an enc the gasoline rationing program
which had succeeded in maintaining all
essential services.
This brings about a difficult situation
and forces the union 10 take position
which probably was i'm the minds of the
industry members when they quit the
committee, yet come what may, the stu
alton is the responsibility of the industry
members who seem Indifferent to the
health and safety of the people of Toledo
Obviously, industry, despite its surface
appearances and claims of willingness to
cooperate with labor is still largely COM
posed of the same type of mind which
drove the workers into unions and then
forced them to fight every inch of the
way, even for the smallest gains.
1t must be perfectly apparent to all
open minded people that the local oil in
dustry heads are still playing the same
old game so aptly expressed many years
ago by one of the nations greatest robber
barons, "the public be damned"
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-05
Editors Mail
She's Agin IL!
Dear Sir.

Dear Sir:
All ever read in The Jour-
nal are articles condemning
the Auto-Lite Unit and the de-
cision of the body. AS a Dem
ocratic Union paper, | wonder
if my opinion will be pub
lished or thrown into the waste
basket. The article in today's
paper. condemned our 800 peo-
pie on a tWo-thirdS vote. We
had a regular Unit meeting
and If the people in our plant
wish to vote, they have the
perfect right to be there and
express their opinion,
AS for that 80 per cent
wage increase, | was not in fa-
vor of it under its proposal, al
though | am very much in fa-
vor of 30 per cent increase.
1t was very silly motion in
my opinion, or have l not the
right to express my opinion.
Retroactive back pay to Sep
tember, 1912, is absolutely
crazy. 1t would be better to
ask for the moon. Perhaps you
could get it. My own wages
were cut, but not in 1912.
made very good wages in 1912,
1943, 1914 and also in 1945.
Up until the end of the war.
Then, naturally, defense pro-
duction stopped. My wages
were reduced only due to Sat-
urday work for time and one
half being stopped.
Also as an Auto-Lite work.
er, l would like to know just
who the members of "The
committee for Auto-Lite Uni
ty" are. 1t seems to me they
are very much mis-named.
They should call themselves
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-05

the Committee for Auto-Lite
Dis-Unity," They also seem TO
have access to the Auto-Lite
mailing list at Local IL. They
can also use Local lbs regula-
ton stationery, why?
/ will not be afraid to sign
my name to this letter, for /
would like very much to see it
published in the TOLEDO
UNION JOURNAL, for l am a
Democratic CIO Auto-Lite
union member.
Sincerely,
Eva r. Siders
Auto-Lite
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-05

Freedom is more than a word. Freedom
is ASTON, for the foes of freedom never hesi-
tate to take action when they, in their tough
ness, think that free men are weak The days
Will always be filled with peril for freedom
but we can keep freedom if we want it and
are vigilant for it,"
Marshall Field, Publisher.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-05

Get your friends to attend
the PAC meetings in the vari-
Gus wards and hear the issues
of the campaign discussed by
speakers who know their sub
ject. Don't fail to bring a
friend, preferably one who is
not a member of PAC. We
don't have to explain to our
own members who are con-
WINGED, but we would like TO
talk to the public -at-large.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-05
Political
Action
BY
Clayton
Rusch
Chairman
JUSTICE BURTON

game, any IuIIlS Cdu udppSH
and frequently does. Thus
we were not too amazed to
learn that President Truman
appointed Republican to the
Supreme Court, Harold Bur-
ton, who sponsored a bill (the
Burton, Ball, Hatch bil)
which would destroy the gains
labor has made under the
Wagner Act. The Wagner Act
is, of course, one of the most
important pieces of labor leg
istation fostered by the Roose-
welt administration.
There are many possible
reasons for this particular ap-
pointment. For one thing, a
Democratic governor will now
have an opportunity to ap-
point a successor to serve out
the unexpired term of Senator
Burton.
1t is not my purpose to spe-
culate on just why President
Truman appointed Senator
Burton to the Supreme Court.
1t is, however, of Importance
to the PAC that senator will
be appointed from Ohio. The
PAC is very much interested
in who fills this position. This
appointment will be made by
Governor Lausche, who was
endorsed by the PAC in the
last election.
PICKERAL
Another candidate who was
endorsed by the PAC in the
last election was William. G..
Pickeral for u. S. Senator
from Ohio. Pickeral ran
against Robert Taft, arch foe
of labor legislation, and the
race was SO close there was
considerable talk of a recount.
This happened in Ohio
which has been the traditional
stronghold of Republican SEN
ators. VIM. G.. Pickeral is
qualified man who won the
PAC endorsement last year
because of his program and
ability.
The Lucas County CIO-PAC
recommends that Governor
Lausche appoint William G..
Pickeral to succeed Harold
Burton as u. S. Senator from
Ohio. We suggest that every
one write to Gov. Lausche and
uge the appointment of Mr.
Pickeral.
The Lucas County PAC Is
now setting up PAC clubs in
the various wards and town.
ships. 1t is important to re-
elect Tom Burke this year.
1t is also important to repeal
the proportional representa-
tion system of electing city
councilmen and replace it with
the PAC proposal under which
a nine man council will be
elected at large by plurality
vote.
To accomplish this requires
active PAC neighborhood
clubs. All PAC members
should watch their mail and
the JOURNAL for announce
ments of their PAC club meet
ings.
October 9th is the deadline
for registration. If you are
not registered, go to the Board
of Elections at 217 Superior
st. and register now. Join
PAC and help promote pas
sage of social legislation.
Plans are now being made
for a prediction dance for
Tom Burke just prior to cleo
tion. Tentative plans call for
the Trianon ballroom which
will be an ideal spot for a
large gathering of the kind
that Burke's candidacy will
surely bring out.
Get your friends to attend
the PAC meetings in the vari-
Gus wards and hear the issues
of the campaign discussed by
speakers who know their sub
ject. Don't fail to bring a
friend, preferably one who is
not a member of PAC. We
don't have to explain to our
own members who are con-
WINGED, but we would like TO
talk to the public-at-large.
the "Committee for Auto-Lite
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-17

BATAVIA, Java - CAMP - The
trouble in the Indonesian area with
the Dutch is a simple one. The In
donesians are brown people VINO
for years have been exploited by
the Dutch of Holland who not only
got their main wealth from these
colonies and their rich st1res o.
species and oil, but ruled them on
the basis of race superiority.
The Dutch lorded it over the IN
donesians even though their rule
was a kindly one but the Javanese
and the other islanders involved
simply cannot see how the -four
freedoms" and self determination"
for which the world has been fight
ing should mean that they should
continue having a government from
overseas take all the fruit of their
laborers, occupy all the important
offices in the area and assume the
privilege because they are white.
They are willing to fight that it not
continue.
President Soekarno of the newly
proclaimed Indonesian republi c
flouted the Dutch plan offered this
week. The Dutch offered full part
nerShip in the Netherlands empire
and even offered end OF racial dis
elimination, increased participation
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-17
S0utherner RuDs
White Supremacy

sired. To the heathens, whom the
whites have exploited and Cypress
ed while carrying them religion and
civilization. that race "is the sym
tol Of death TO freedom and in
dependence" the editor says.
DR. Allen expresses the conviction
that the Negro is particularly fit
led 10 assume the spiritual leader
ship Of the world with the cooper
ation of other people. with the
NEGRO excepted" he says. mo two
of the great races of mankind are
0n speaking terms"
The Negro, he says, has no bit
terness in his heart against other
groups. The Negro Christian, as a
racial group, is the only one who
can extend a Christian welcome,
the editor says.
What has the white man to
teach the Negro?" the editor asks,
He needs to be taught by Negroes
how to "a, a Christian brother The
Negro without vaunt, should thank
God that in spiritual independence,
he is out front" he concludes.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-17
Fair Employment
Bill In 81. Louis

ST. LOUISE CAMP - A fair en-
ployment bill was introduced in
the city council here Friday by
Aid. Jasper G. CASTOR, sixth ward,
to combat hiring discrimination of
workers because of race, creed,
color or ancestry.
The bill would make 1t manda-
tory that all future contracts ne
gotiated by the city contain clauses
prohibiting discrimination by the
contractors on municipal work and
prohibits city officials from re-
fusing to hire, from denying pro-
motion or pay increases, or from
firing employees because of race,
creed color or ancestry.
The bill carrleS an enforcement
clause that makes violation a mis-
punishable by fine of
$500 for employers.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-17

BALTIMORE, Md (ANPH-"The
white race has clearly demonstrate
d that its conception of security
BASED on white supremacy and
ace superiority is a false notion.
declares DR.. M. c. Allen in the
Leading editorial in the November
issue Of the Expected, monthly or
gan of the Virginia Baptist State
invention.
The editorial entitled Thank God
is a challenge to Negro leaders es-
Decially ministers. to assume world
'eadershin in spiritual things and
hlls help to rescue the white mans
from the chaos of ma
terialism.
Writes Editor Allen, 7ho is pastor
Of Baltimore's Leadenrall Baptist
church, THANK Coo the blame Tor
he worlds greatest record OF the
destruction of life and property Is
not placed upon the doorstep OF the
Negroes m.sinterpretation OF the
&C life"
Alth0 1gh the white race has
done much to advance civilization
in many fields Dr.. Allen thinks the
record of the whites on the whole
is lacking in much that is to be de-
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-17

Addressing a mixed audience Of
educators, students, and business
leaders Wednesday at the More
house College Forum, julius Thomas
National Urban League Industrial
Relations Director, stated that we
must be more realistic in the edu-
cation of cur people and revamp
our educational philosophy we
must get down to earth on
economy" he continued" and see
that more young people prepare
ior joDs requiring chronological
shlls." The speaker denounced al
educational program that provides
countless numbers Of degreed
graduates to only one trained
electrician, stating that there is
something wrong with an economy
of that kind The young people
coming out Of service must be given
the idea that they are not limited
in their opportunities. And we must
present new trends an point
people to new ways of making a
living Racial services he stated,
will not aSsimilate the large num-
Ter of college graduates coming out
each year
The Forum brought to a stirring
climax, the three days visit OF
Ml. Thomas to the Campus, where
he opened a series of seminars on
postwar employment opportunities
for Negroes sponsored by the de-
partment of sociology Of which
Professor Walter r. Chivers is
chairman
Discussing the topic Vital En-
gloyment Problems Affecting
Negroes" Mr.. Thomas declared
there are two things we can dc
without: ~ The idea that Ne
groes do not have capacity for all
jobs; and 90 That there is a social
difference between whites and Ne
groes. The only hope he sees, in So
far as the economy of the nation
is concerned is that the factor Of
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-17
Ask u. 6. To
Probe Fla. Khan

NEW YORK - A request that
Tom c. Clark. United States Attor-
ney General, institute an immedi-
ate Investigation Of the burning
Of five fiery crosses near Negro
homes i" a subdivision Of Miami,
Florida, November 2, was made last
week by Thurgood Marshall, chief
counsel Of the NAACP.
This method. of intimidation by
the recently rejuvenated Ku KluX
Khan and kindred organizations
most certainly deserve the immedi-
cite attention Of the Department OF
Justice" Marshall wrote. This is
especially true in the light of the
recent lynching in Florida"
Marshall also wired Governor
Willard f. Caldwell of Florida,
urging an investigation of the in
cident by the Governors office.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-17
Urban League Official
TJrges Broader Education

race be taken out and that people
be employed on the basis Of skill
and capacity to do Job Until
that is done, he believes the
economic problems of Negroes will
continue
} Speaking against segregated
labor unions Mr. Thomas declared
that employment is beginning to
be put on a class basis and that
until black and white workers can
understand that no worker can
cure as long as another is threaten
cd to the labor market we Will
make no progress.
Mr. Thomas told the audience
that We must expand job oppor-
tunitieS for the 100000 Negroes
who will be soon looking for Jobs.
He pointed to the sales field as one
OF the most important areas for lob
opportunities in the next ten years
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-17
United College Fund
Reaches Million Mark

plants ana offer additional scholar
ship aid to worthy students.
"One of the most thrilling as
poets Of the campaign" continued
Mr.. Morgan" is the wide support
received from all sections Of the
country and from al groups Of the
population. This Is a splendid eX-
ample of democracy in action, fol-
through the good viii and gener-
osity Of the American people, thou
lands Of Negro youth viii have a
greatly improved educational oppor
tunity.
Industries and business Contri-
buted over 100000 to this cooper
alive undertaking in behalf OF Ne
gro education. Foundations increas-
ed their support substantially this
year. Many Labor unions contribute
rG al 0. Thousands upon thousands
of small contributions came from
men and women Of average means.
Negro service men and women
overseas sent S45. 900 back home for
the Fund. This is $4,000 more
than last year"
The Atlanta Committee under
The leadership of L. D Milton
Chairman, President of the Citi-
zens Trust Company. with active
cooperation of Alumni groups and
faculties of Member Colleges in
Atlanta, raised $11.5O0 in the 1915
Campaign.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-17
Atlanta Youth
Signs Up For
Another Year

: Taking advantage of the Army S
new re-enlistment policy Private
FIRST Glass Frank Shaw formerly of
Atlanta Ga has signed up for
another years service at Hamilton
Field Calf He will receive a CO.
day furlough before reporting back
IN January and will visit his wife,
Mrs Winnill Shaw, and mother,
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Shaw of 25
Bowen Ave, Atlanta.
Shaw joined the hrmy on June
5, 1913 and re-enlisted on Oct. 81,
l945 He has been stationed at the
Hamilton Field Army Air Base
where he is guard.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-17
Senate Committee Favorably
Reports Bill For Planning

fiscal years for the construction
Of public and other non-profit
hospitals.
Under Une provisions of the bill
state plans for carrying out pur-
poses of the legislation must "pro-
vide for adequate hospital fac'-
lities tor the people residing in
state, without discrimination on
account IF race, creed or color,
and also must provide for ade-
uuate hospital facilities for persons
to paw Tor tnal..
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-17
\
Survey Shows
Atlanta Leads
In Business
DR.. Pierce Reveals
Figures From Study
Of Race Enterprise

DR.. joseph A. Pierce. chairman
Of Department of Mathematics, At
lanta University and research Oh.
rector for the cu:rt1lt. study OF
negro BIS ness and Business Edu-
cation gave an Illuminating &C
rGunt Of the findings before
large MONDAY luncheon group nere
Friday unoer the auspices Of the
atlanta Business Association. ss
Rogers Henderson, President oil
me Association presided over the
mid dav dinner, made formal ac-
lnowcdgoment Of the presence 81
C'artain Shepard O,Ne!i, recently
1e.rrnee frcm overseas and DR..
j w. Hoiav. President Emeritus
Altary state Cofege, with mead
quarters in Philadelphia Pa.
Punctuated by a number OF ques~
lions from interested DINERS pre-
ent. DR. Pierce, who ably assisted
in the exhibition and display Oh
charts and graphs by j B Dayton
charmed his listeners with a superb
mastery and command Of the data.
IF the 1856 businesses studied III IL
pivotal cities scattered throughout
the Nation, declared DR.. Pierce, At
lanta Negroes operate gag BUSHES
ses, the highest Of any oltV s''7;'leo'
with Washington, .. G. following
with 694 businesses Banks and
Home Office insurance companies
we're not Included in these figures,
ne explained.
The most frequent Businesses
among Negroes were restaurants
and beauty shops, he said, In stat
ing the purpose underlying TIE.
study, DR. pierce SAID 1T vas hoped
that we may determine what the
status of Negro business and husi-
ness educ alton WIS ami 20 make
available such information as q
basis of action for building future
r~Cerar1s and businesses. The study
ends with an overall report OF, the
status and character OF all business
ses studied N the II cities. and
local report Tor each of the titles,
Labor Organizations, trade associa-
tions, schools and colleges, as we'll
as governmental agencies" said DIR.
Pierce. "coCperated in study.
Jackson advocate. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1939-current, 1945-11-17

WASHINGTON, D. GIMP
A)-The Senate Committee on
Education and Labor last Tues
day favorably reported the bill
to authorize grants to the states
for surveying their hospitals and
public health centers and for
planning and constructing addi-
tional facilities.
The bill authorizes appropria-
lions of $5,OOO,000 for surveys
and planning and $75O,00O,00O in
the fiscal year 1947 and a like
sum in each of four succeeding