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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
Writer'S s Inquiry

(Continued From Pa0e One)
of the western office was recent
visitor at the Sterling shop. Frank re-
newed acquaintance with many OF
his old friends, in addition to ac-
.quiring many new ones who voiced
their opinion as being willing to go
to the coast to escape the wintry
blasts which now hover over the dis
trict. We appreciate seeing you
Frank, and hope your next visit will
be at more appropriate season when
we may exchange fish stories to cope
with your tales of the sunshine on thel
west coast.
We are glad to report Brother Ed
Cfendenning has shown marked inn
provement from his recent illness and
expects to be back at the bench short
ly. Also Ethel Jacobs who fell and
broke her ankle but is hobbling about
with the aid of splints.
We extend our deepest sympathy
to the family of Sister Rachel Thorna
who died suddenly last Wednesday
while working as fnisher at the
plant of the Wellsville China Co. Her
death was due to a heart attack
o. C.. "a.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
STATE TREND
ENCOURAGING

Washington, ID. C.-The labor stu
alton on state legislative fronts looks
far more encouraging than was an
tcipated.
In only few of the al State Legis-
latures due to meet this year have
anti-labor measures been introduced.
Even more heartening is the fact that
many governors, in their messages to
the States Legislatures, have con-
demned sniping at labor's freedoms
and have expressed friendly attitudes
toward the trade union movement.
For example, in California, Cover
nor Earl Warren called upon the
Legislature to avoid any legislation
chat might stir up animosity be-
tween labor and management"
ain time of war | consider such a
policy vital" he said. an time of
peace consider it no less important.
Repressive Legislation in this field will
never be the answer to our problems"
Similarly, in Pennsylvania, Cover
nor Edward Martin, praised labor and
followed up with recommendations for
increased unemployment compensa-
tion; more liberal accident compensa-
ton; higher appropriations for mine
and safety inspections; state-fostered
low-cost housing and other forward
looking measures.
Ohio's new Governor Frank Lausche
declared that "the welfare of our
commonwealth is dependent to most
important degree on harmonious rela-
tions between agriculture, labor and
industry one cannot prosper without
the other"
"The rights Of labor must be pro-
tected," he said.
Another new governor, Maurice
Tobin of Massachusetts, insisted that
"the policy Of our government should
constantly be directed toward a full
recognition of the dignity of the man
and woman who labors."
However, anti-labor forces are still
busy in Texas, Minnesota and Colo
RADIO where new legislation designed
to hamstring unions has been intro
duced and where efforts are being
made to counteract court decisions
which have knocked out previous anti
union measures.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
AFI HEAD SEES MEASURE
EMBODYING PRINCIPLES
OF TOTALITARIANISM
WPB OFFICIAL WARNS CONFUSION
is SERIOUS PERIL TO PRODUCTION

Washington d. C. QNS)As opening debate in the House
indicated rough going May-Baley limited national
bill with wide division of opinion among House members labor
again blasted the making telling points
against it. . ~
In letters to all MEMBERS President William Green of
the American Federation Labor condemned the bill embody
ing principles of otaltariansm and he substitution OF
for voluntary action the part of those
who serve in the army of production"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
Only Temporary
Setback Says
Union Head

Washington, ID. C.. QLNS).-Com-
menting on the sweeping victory of
American Federation of Labor unions
in the out of election units Of the
Western Union Telegraph Co., w. L..
Allen, international president of the
Commercial Telegraphers Union said
that the results confirmed previous
claims that the great majority of
Western u nion employees would
chose the best qualified organization
the AFL.
while we lost the election in the
Metropolitan Division" President
Allen said, sit was only because of
the fact that the repudiations of the
CIO by former officers came too late
to be fully appreciated by the rank
and file of New York City.
"The setback is only temporary.
We will ask for another election at
the appropriate time."
"The results also prove that West
ern Union employees want no part of
Communism" Allen added, "and will
protect vital communications for
America"
The AFL through its affiliates,
the Commercial Telegraphers' Union,
the Telegraph Employees Union and
the Telegraph Workers Federal La
Dor Union, won bargaining rights
over $4,000 of the $1,000 Western
Union employees in the election, con-
Quoted by the National Labor Rela-
tions Board.
Counting the 10000 employees who
were barred from the election because
they were hired after the merger on
Oct. s, l94S, approximately 10000
were eligible and 3l,l6l voted in the
election. The AF'L received total of
20,0S5 and the ClO organization
1864.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
Death Ends Long
Pottery Career

T. A. McNicol former pottery
manufacturer and one of the leading
ceramic figures in the East Liverpool
district for more than so years, died
Tuesday at 8:15 p. m. in City Hos
pital following an illness of about
seven weeks.
He would have been rs had he lived
until next March !.
Mr.. McNicol was defendant of a
family which helped to make East
Liverpool known as the home of the
American pottery industry. His
father, the late John McNicol, estab-
lished one of the city's first potteries
on a site last known as the d. E.
McNicol Pottery Co., at Broadway
and East Sixth St.
With his brother, the late H. A.
McNicol, they operated the old Dres-
den pottery, of which he was secre-
tary-treasurer and sales manager.
In 1916, with the late Thomas Can
non and T. Mills Bennett as associ-
ates, he purchased the old Globe pot
terry on the River Road, which was
operated as the T.. A. McNicol Pot
terry Co.
With Mr.. McNicol as president the
plant continued operation until 1928,
when it was suspended. Since that
time he has been the district repre-
sentative Of the Hanovia Chemical
and Manufacturing Co. of Newark, N.
j., and the Bell Clay Co. of Gleason,
Tenn.
He leaves his wife, Mrs. Margaret
Gillespie McNicol, at home, 800 Dres-
den Ave-; one daughter, Mrs. May
McNicol Bernard, also at home; one
sister, Sister Mary Stanislaus, nun
for SO years, who is now in the Ursu-
line convent in Toledo, and two grand
daughters, Misses Mary Alice and
Kathryn Bernard of East Liverpool.
Funeral services will be held Fri
day at 10 a. m. in ST. Aloysius Church
with the Very Rev. Francis j. Lavery,
the pastor, officiating. Burial will be
in the Columbiana County Memorial
Park.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
Labor Spokesman Again Blast Draft Bill
So Whut. /" SdYs
Wutt, About
Russiu' S Absence
HO Receives
Geld Shoulder

London, England. Russia's
absence from the ILO meeting here
is her own fault, Robert j. Watt,
American Workers Delegate and in
ternational representative of the
AFL, told the conferees.
Deploring the concern of a few
delegates over the missing Russians,
Watt said, $50 what?"
He pointed out that more than a
year ago the LILO Governing Body
invited Russia to join and got the
cold shoulder. He added:
eff, after proper courtship and as
suming that nothing but peaceful per-
suasion was used, the lady still re-
fuses to participate, then the answer
in the words of the American worker
is-'So what p"
Earlier, the meeting was addressed
by Ernest Bevin, British Labor Minis
ter, VIII insisted that the ILO must
play a prominent role in world peace
settlements.
Mr.. Bevin laid down the dictum
that the LILO must not be put in a
subordinate position to the Economic
and Social Council" to be set up as a
result of the Dumbarton Oaks meet
ing.
He emphasized that the lilo "must
work on parallel lines" with other or
ganization that may be related to the
new world peace.
= The British Cabinet official also
stressed the need for having the LILO
carry on its work directly with the
various governments, as at present,
and not be forced to carry on it's al
fairs through an intermediary body.
Both observations cheered the mem
bers Of the Governing Body inasmuch
as the future relations of the LILO
with the new world peace body were
not formulated at the Dumbarton
Oaks meeting.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
Keenun Returns.
Hits Compulsion
Legislation Will
Cut Production

Washington, D. C. - WPB Vice
Chairman Joseph ID. keenan,, just
back from visit to American battle
fronts in France, declared he is still
opposed to "work or fight" legisla-
tion which, he warned, may cut pro-
duction 80 per cent instead OF in
creasing it.
Mr.. keenan, said the only shortages
he heard about at the front were
heavy ammunition and men. The
Army, he explained, is firing heavy
artillery at 5 or times the rate
originally planned. There are still
large ammunition supplies in England
and on the continent but the problem
is to transport the supplies to the
battle lines. Port facilities still have
not been restored and the French rail
ways have been crippled. The result
ant heavy demand on motor transport,
he pointed out, has brought about a
great need for more heavy trucks and
tires.
Stressing the desirability of in
creasing production through volun-
tary methods, Mr.. keenan, said:
eve should try to use small con-
Germs that have been cut back. Give
them subcontracts for essential war
work instead of closing them down
and dispensing the workers who may
take six months to find new jobs at
which they are best qualified. It's
more efficient to use existing plants
and the workers who are there-then
there are no new problems of trans
portation and housing"
Mr.. Keenan, said he found no anti
union feeling among the rank and file
of soldiers in France. Their chief con
cern, he said, is to get the war over
quickly and return home.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
NEWS AND
VIEWS
By ALEXANDER S. LIPSETT
Can ILNS Feature)

The Republicans, having lost in
four successive bids for the Presi-
dency of the United States, are get
ting all set for the electoral trials
and tribulations of 1916 and 1948. The
idea is to streamline the party, to-
getner with facial and new hair-do.
Well, more than massage and fact
lifting are needed if the opposition is
to emerge victoriously four years
hence. Streamlining alone and army
researchers and investigators are not
the answer.
Not until the Republicans are ready
to recognize labor's changed status
by deeds; not until they are ready to
listen to the voice Of organized labor
and willing to cooperate with it along
sound and constructive lines; not un-
til then will their party be able to
take the lead in the nations political
life. To hope for popular reaction
against overlong Democratic tenure
in office and count on political short
comings is to add another illusion to
the imposing string of previous
failures.
This column doubts that the G. o.
P. defeats were caused primarily by
lack of technique and organization.
The opposition has time and again.
ignored the real cause which can be
summed up in one phrase: lack of
public confidence, and particularly,
confidence of millions of American.
wage earners in the party, it's policies
and leadership. To mistake political
mechanics for substance will not do
When a party has constructive poll
cies, fundamental principles and an
inspiring leadership that means what
it says, it deserves to win and it will
win.
The demand, put forward at the
present session of the LILO executive
council in London, that Russia rejoin
the International Labor Organization
is sound. Unfortunately, it ignores
the basic reasons behind Soviet Rus
sia's GOODNESS toward the lilo.
The issue was well summed up by
Robert j. Watt, AFL international
representative, in these words: at is
not the fault of the lilo that Russia
refuses to come in. The lady has re-
fused TO be courted and, as far as
American labor is concerned, our atti-
tude is, so what p" He added that
"nations which ought to be part of
the lilo, but are not affiliated should
state frankly what would be the fair
and proper procedure for their affili-
ation."
The truth of the matter is that the
economic and social structure of pres
ent-day Russia does not fit into the
lilo. The lilo is organized on a tri-
partite basis, which means that gov
ernment, employers and labor have
an equal number of representatives
This system can hardly be applied to
Russia where all three branches are
one and where distinction between
government, management and labor
exists only in name, if at all.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
BATTERIES ARE VITAL
FOR ARMY USE

(From Journal of Electrical Workers
Army Signal Corps officers return
ed from the fighting zones, rate bat
teries as vital combat equipment and
emphasize the urgency of maintain
ing production to meet the Army 5
needs.
A sapper creeping forward with a
mine detector to locate buried mines
is killed if the battery of his instru-
ment does not function, these officers
say. A Signal Corps communications
man, working under enemy fire 70
lay his lines, tries to send a message
TO headquarters, but if the battery
has gone dead from overwork and
cannot be promptly replaced, the mes
sage will not go through.
A platoon, a company, "A regiment,
or a division may be lost for lack Of
an efficient battery at a crucial mo.
ment.
To supply the men fighting in
Europe and the Philippines and main
tanning communications in every cor
ner Of the world, batteries Of all kinds
have been moved near the top of the
Armys urgent production list. Mem
bers Of the International Brotherhood
of Electrical Workers are employed
at one of the largest firms making
batteries for Signal Corps use, the
National Carbon Co. plant at Char
lotte, North Carolina.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
CONTRADICTORY!

Washington, d. c. QLNS).-
Condemning the May-Bailey la
Dor draft bill as shot through
and through with "force and
compulsion," AFL Pres j d mt
Green told m I'm ers of the
House of Representatives:
at is indeed contradictory for
our armed forces to fight, sacri-
flee and die in order to wipe out
and destroy totalitarianism and
the totalitarian form of govern
ment abroad while at the same
time through the enactment of
legislation, we impose it upon
free labor here at home"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
DonnelleY Firm


ing Pressmen a. Assistants Union
International Photo -Engravers' Union,
Local 5, International Association of
Machinists, Local l26, and Amalga-
mated Lithographers, Local A, repre-
sent about 1000 of Donnelley's 5000
employees. The NWLB, voting unani-
mously, issued its directive after the
National Labor Relations Board certi-
fled the unions as collective bargain
ing representatives of the Donnelley
workers under their jurisdiction; this
followed NLRB election which the
unions won easily.
Firm Had Baked
The company had refused to nego-
tate with the pressmen's and lithog
raphers' unions, arguing that en-
ployees in the armed services did not
have chance to vote in the NLRB
election. This, the unions charged,
represented another of the company's
stalling tactics.
Setting up of grievance and arbi-
tration machinery in the unionized de-
partments was ordered by the NWLB.
The NWLB, in another directive,
said that "any employee Of the COM
pany shall have the right 10 the as
sistance of "A union official, or any
other person, in the presentation or
prosecution Of his grievance at the
level of department superintendent or
above This, of course, includes en-
ployees in the non-certified depart
mentg.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
Attitude Of


templating for some time was realized
when motion was passed that we
affiliate with the West Virginia State
Federation of Labor. This is very
wise move and since SO many men,
bers of the National Brotherhood Of
Operative Potters are employed III
West Virginia, other Locals should
take similar action.
One member was obligated and the
name added to the roll.--O. c. ia.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
Cunningham
(Continned From PAGE Onel

up their back dues or face suspension,
the following names were stricken
from the roll; Laura Bishop, L. Il.
Malone, Margaret Stillwagon and
Harold Morehead.-O. c. lG3.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08
Free Trade Fund
(Contianed F,om Paae On<l

(Confinned From Page OneJ
Continuing, President Duffy said,
"Free trade unions in all countries
can help establish the conditions Of
decency and democracy which will
guarantee a stable and a just peace.
We must help them to help them
selves"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08

If we raised and marketed just one
more pig per litter, we'd produce
enough extra meat for 8 million
soldiers, a whole year.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1945-02-08

The manpower problem, President
Green declared, can be solved through
the better utilization of available
labor.
Labor" he said, Stands willing
and ready to cooperate wholehearted-
ly and completely in every way
through constructive planning design
ed to bring about full and complete
utilization of manpower."
Bill Highly Objectionable"
american workers." he emphasized
shave shown during the period since
Pearl Harbor that free, voluntary la
Dor can outproduce forced labor"
Green charged that the principles
of force and compulsion run through
every section and line" of the May
Bailey bill and declared that it is
"highly Objectionable to working men
and women represented by the AFL,
all of whom cherish as common
heritage the principles of freedom,
liberty, and democracy"
The AFL head urged that the War
Manpower Commission be given au-
thority to administer any new man
power legislation. He said the COM
mission has served the nation effec-
lively and added that because of
membership, training and experience
in dealing with war manpower prob
lems," the members of the commits
sion are qualified to act and serve in
"A more practical and satisfactory way
than could any new agency which
might be created"
Sees Harm To Production
Joseph ID. keenan,, War Production
vice chairman in charge of labor pro-
duction and former Chicago union
executive, condemned national service
legislation as Unnecessary, undemo-
cratic and more apt to harm than inn
prove war production" He recently
returned from tour of England,
France and the war areas.
Because of wholesale job-shifts,
placing Of workers in jobs for which
they are untitled, and the basic dis
like for coercion, work-or-ese pro-
gram might seriously damage morale,
with consequent reduction of out
put, Keenan, warned.
winning this war in the quickest
way is a job for the American people
as a wnole," he declared. "The people
will do it, if the situation is made
clear, and the right mechanism pro-
vided. But let's do it in the American
way, without hysteria or compulsion.
Approves VINO Program
"The teeth recently put into the
War Manpower Commissions ceiling
reduction program for non-essential
industry is a step in the right direc-
ton. The workers job-return and
seniority rights must be assured, OF
course.
"Another valuable move would be
to put pressure on prime contractors
to make more use Of small plants now
in non-essential work as subcontrac-
tors. This would keep together ex-
perienced labor management teams,
and prevent diversion Of skilled labor
into unfamiliar jobs. | saw this sys-
tenn in operation in England, and i
works.
Whatever we do, let's base our
program on facts. Where are the
facts on our labor requirements? The
War Department said we will need
100000 additional war workers in the
next 6 months. think this figure is
high, but if we need that many, we
can get them without legislation
Henderson daily dispatch., 1945-05-09

city. looking in here and there IN the old Independence. Mo, way.
He viii manage a much lnfotmaHty and visiting as he can III his
present exalted post But it is going to be hard to drop in" on the
neghbors II at the ball game with the convoy of y Secret Service
men which always trails his active footsteps
No other president within the memory of the Society of the Oldest
Inhabitants of the District of Columbia has as deliberately turned
the Imelght away from himself and Washington as Mr. Truman
has done. in Keeping silent while the San Francisco conference was
coming to life. Gaming to too much life. you might say
When l listen to ME goings on on: there. over my radio. get SC
frightened and depressed that I want to go and hide under the side
board in the dining room like my cocker spaniel does when she
hears ugly voices.
White House. 10 this motto: I pray Heaven to bestow the best OF
blessings on THIS HOUSE. And all that shan thereafter lnilbit it.
May none but honest and wise men ever enter UNDER THIS
ROOF"
From a letter of John Adams, November. 1910" ends the inscrp-
ton. The inscription or dedication IS engraved on a plaque under the
large portrait of Abraham Lincoln.
Q MAYBE ALBERT lHAPPYJ CHANDLER. newly-appofnted base
ball commissioner. will turn on sweet music 10 smooth out tough
moments in baseball Controversies. My Old Ken
lucky Home" Ifappyts favorite tune, has charmed A s5OOoo
many a gathering in Washington. 1t wouldn't sur
prise me if the new boss tried it to soothe the
savage umpire. $50 Hat
a-year job. Mrs. Chandler trotted downtown at breakneck speed ard
bought a $50 hat. By quick WHdy arithmetic, she figured that the
expenditure of one-tenth of one per cent of the family income on
spring millinery was proper family budgetng.
. ONE VICE PRESIDENTIAL MORNING, Harry Truman APP
Of another. A kind friend mentioned the difference in shades of the
garments.
That's what comes of getting up at $50 and dressing by electric
light" Mn Truman said. Then with a flash back to his days as
ewner of a haberdashery shop. he added: "Oh, we'll. I'll keep them
=" III go stand behind the counter and nobody will notice"