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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-26
PR Is Slipping

Reliable information indicates that
much of the support which was behind the
group seeking to retain the PropOrtionate
Representation system of electing city
councilmen has deserted and that the
whole thing has been dumped into the lap
of one or two men who are carrying the
entire burden.
Every evidence tends to show that the
tide is rapidly swinging to the amendment
which will repeal the PR system and
give back to the people of Toledo an
American system of voting, whereby each
voter will be able to vote for nine candi-
dates and have all nine votes counted.
Public interest in the November elec-
ton is at high point because of the issue
involved in the PR system. Toledoans are
making up their minds and to all intents
and purposes, their reactions are unfavor-
able to continuing the "shuffle-duffle"
method of electing cOuncilmen.
If the PR fight has done nothing else,
it has aroused in the citizens of Toledo a
political awareness and interest which has
been lacking for many years. This is as
it should be, for when people become dis
interested in their elected officials to the
point of neglecting to take advantage of
their duty and privilege of voting, it shows
they have become anti-political minded.
Under the PR system there has been
growing tendency on the part of citizens
to become apathetic and to refrain from
voting. This has been due mainly to the
fact that the system is complicated and
not understood except by a minority of
people. The average voter in Toledo
hasn't the faintest notion of why he must
vote his preference, and most are shocked
when they discover that they do not have
their votes counted for their nine choices,
but only for one.
II is our belief that if the PR system is
repealed and it now looks favorable, that
Toledo will experience an awakened pO-
litical Consciousness and more people will
cast their votes in future municipal elec-
tions.
BE sure to vote the "issues" ballot and
vote for the amendment to the city char
ter.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-26
Support And Criticism

In unanimously expressing their sup
port of UAW-CIO policies on wages and
strikes, delegates to the Region 2-B con-
ference at Piqua last Saturday demon
started gratifying independence of
thought which has been one of the out
standing characteristics of the Auto Work
ers' union since its first day as an organ
izatiOn.
Before voting its pledge of support of
International Union policies, the delegates
to the Piqua conference severely criticized
the action of their top officers in rushing
into print to air the policies of the union.
Obviously, the delegates believe in the
words of the Chinese philosopher, "that
which has been said may never he re-
called. That which has not been said may
always be said"
If il is the duty of members of the
union not to divulge to non members what
goes on at Local union meetings, without
the consent of the union, the same obliga-
tiOn should rest on those who lead the
union. The rank and file has every right
to expect their leaders to show at least as
much discretion as the leaders expect of
the rank and file.
Perhaps 1t was good strategy to let
General Motors know that it had been
chosen as the number one testing ground
for the unions wage demand, only time
will show that; but the sentiment of the
rank and file, which is usually sound, is
that it is a mistake TO telegraph punch
so far in advance of delivering it,
Every member of the UAW sincerely
hopes that the union will succeed in get
ting their wages raised. They also wish,
and just as sincerely, that the top officers
would cease competing with each other to
see which can grab the largest headlines
in divulging union policies.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-26
Lend a Hand

Although the Greater Toledo Com
munity War Chest campaign is ended, il
stiii needs more money to reach the goal
set for ii before the drive started.
Due to the large number of people who
are unemployed in Toledo, as well as the
reduction in the take-home pay of the
workers, the Chest has not come up to ex-
pectations. AT the same time the need for
the Chest is Increasing.
We realize that there are many people
who can i'll afford to give this year yet,
there are others who can afford to give
just trifle more than they usually do.
Do your bit and give what you can.
Do it now.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-26

however, that all too often
people stay away from the
polls, convinced that their
man will be elected without
their vote.
VOTE
There Is to much at stake
this year for that attitude to
be taken. Everyone who real
ICES the need for progressive,
liberal people in public office,
must make it point to vote
for Burke and encourage their
friends to do likewise.
These two things must be
done this year. Repeal PR and
re-elect Burke on the first
count.
Don't forget the dance spon-
sored by the Tom Burke for
Council Committee in the Tri-
anon Ballroom on Friday, Oct.
29th.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-26
From The Desk
Melvin Schultz
President,
Local II, UAW-ClO
WATCHING GM


have noted with considerable interest the
counter proposal of the General Motors Corpo-
ration and have also, observed the advertise
ments which they have inserted in the daily
paper maintaining that they did not make a
profit during the War. think that it goes
without saying that the only purpose of this
ad is to try to justify in Corporation officials
own minds their refusal of the wage increase
Certainly, no worker of the Corporation is so
blind not to see and realize the enormous
amount of profits which this Company must
have earned on the War contracts it held The
same must hold true of the general public.
The suggestion of these Corporation Off
cials, that we scrap the 40-hour week and
adopt 45-hour week, can only earn the op-
position of working people throughout Amer
lea. Certainly, after having worked six and
seven day weeks throughout the War in order
to produce the material and weapons neces-
Sary to win the War, working people of our
Country now realize that they must have an
adequate living within the 40-hour week so
that they too, as well as, the wealthy class
OF people, can enjoy portion of their lives
which with couple Of days off from the job
will enable them to pursue hobbies, recrea-
tion, and educational programs. Prior to the
War, 1t was an accomplished fact that in some
industries the 35-hour week was standard
This was not considered to be too short work
week even then. With new improved methods
factories, 1t should be only common sense that
shorter hours should be in the books for all
workers rather than lengthening of hours
40 HOUR WEEK
40-hour work week does not prevent
General Motors from working As hours It
does mean; however, that the workers of Gen.
eral Motors will be compensated with premium
pay for the additional five hours to make UP
to them for that part of their educational and
recreational lives which are thus denied
Reconversion, undoubtedly is being slowed
up by the positions of the big Corporations and
1T may be three to six months longer before
any large numbers of people are employed
This can only be avoided If a satisfactory Ma
tional Wage Formula il reached among the
leading manufacturers and labor unions with
In the next thirty days. Prospects are very
dark in view of the positions being taken by
such Corporations as General Motors Ger
tainly, Labors demands are justified by simple
arithmetic
Working people can furnish very audible
answer in the present issues if they only realize
that by going to the polls in the coming elec-
ton and voting Labor candidates into office
they will have answered the question which
many OF the big-time officials are wanting to
know. 1t may seem rather remote to the aver
age worker as to how elections will effect their
wages in the future. Nevertheless it is the case
and strongly urge everyone to participate
In the elections which are guaranteed to us
under q Democratic Government
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-26
Regional
Views
By Richard Gosser
Director Region 2B, UAW.CIO

When / say that I appreciate the action
taken by the Region 2-B conference held last
Saturday at Piqua, believe l am expressing
the view Of every member of the Internationals
UAW-CIO Executive Board
If and when the time comes that we must
resort to the use of our economic strength
with the leaders In the automobile industry
l am positive that this region will give the eff
forts OF the workers in the Big Three their
complete backing.
The fact that the 50 Locals in the UAW-
CIO In Region 2B have, with few exceptions
supported the policy of the Union, and at the
present time are supporting 1t 100 per cent,
should be an indication of the unity and de-
sire of this area to aid in the winning of the
wage gains outlined by the Union and thus set
up the pattern for the nation
NOT EASY
I realize that it may be hard at times in
the next 80 days to prevent some outbreaks of
anger on the part of the workers who NAV be
provoked by management and because I do
know this, appreciate all the more the pledge
of support which was given last Saturday.
We can afford to stand still for a while
when we realize that our gains may be won
without resorting to the strike weapon
We are going to still try to win the wage
increases which we have asked for without
striking; but if there is no other way of doing
1T, then we must prepare for showdown with
Tic Dig IuIec ana make up our mlnQS TO SUCK
until we win
To accomplish our aims. we of this region
must give our support and bend every effort
to make certain that the independent automo-
1ble plants are supplied with everything which
they need In order to operate. This can and
will become q major factor in successful
ending of our efforts should it become neces-
sary to make use of our weapon.
Everything is at stake now. We know that
our demands are just and that the automotive
industry can meet them without raising its
prices. We do not agree that wage raise
must be met by an increase in the price off
cars. We know that it isn't how much money
we make, but how much we can buy with the
money we do make that counts.
As we approach the crucial time when a
decision must be made, I again thank every
member of the Auto Workers in this region
for their fine support and call upon them to
prepare themselves for whatever the future
may bring l am positive that we will give
a good account of ourselves and do our part
in winning the increases which we must have
in order to live up to the American standard
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-26

LaborReport
BY Bradford v. Carter
ARBITRATION AGAIN

ARBITRATION AGAIN
Currently gaining headway
Is a proposal for the establish
ment of federally supported
voluntary arbitration machin-
cry. With little or no expense,
disputes could be voluntarily
submitted to the projected
agency by either party. This
has much to recommend 1t in
view of the unfortunate ex-
perience of many unions with
expensive private arbitration
proceedings.
Many of the sponsors of this
program are probably over
emphasizing the Importance of
machinery alone in settling
disputed points between labor
and management. Labor peo-
pie, however, are viewing the
proposal with considerable in
terest.
FEA BURIED
In retrospect, the messiest
administrative problem of the
entire war was not faced by
the Foreign Economic Admin
istration which formally went
out of business last week. It's
remains were taken away by
the State Department. The
FEA could have been an inn
portant postwar agency, too,
since on paper, at least, it was
charged with formulating pol
icy on the economic admins
tration of enemy countries.
Part of the reason for fail
ure of FEA to do anything
like a workman-like job In
this field can be found in the
confused administrative sci, t,up
in FEA itself. Leo Crowley,
the administrator, was reputed
to know little of what was
going on and apparently cared
less.
The other reason for the
FEA fiasco was the inability
of the officials to get a policy
through the various layers of
Army authority. This was par
ticularly true in Europe where
FEA civilian authorities were
effectively boxed in by the
Army brasshats. This fact ac-
counts for much of the frustra-
tion with which returning
FEA officials and others view
the administration of economic
affairs In Europe.
x X
ANOTHER FLOP
II the FEA was a flop In
retrospect, the handling of sur
plus property still in prospect,
is not too promising either.
The original theory behind the
administration of surplus prop
erty disposal was that the Sur
plus Property Board would set
policy, and already established
agencies would handle the ac-
tual sales. This Is not work.
ing out well In practice. Wit
ness the unprecedented Wash
ington experience of any agen-
cy wanting to give up a func-
tion. Henry Wallace at the
Commerce Depart m nj is
mincing no words about his
strong desire to get the Com
merce Department out of the
surplus property picture.
X X x
Sometime before his death
President Roosevelt directed
the Office of War Mobilization
and Reconversion to undertake
an exhaustive study of the
guaranteed annual wage.
OWMR set up a group under
Arthur Meyer, head of the
N. Y. State Mediation Board.
and Murray Latimer, of the
Retirement Board, to
carry through this investiga-
ton. So far, however, no way
has been found to get money
for the project, and at this
the study seems to be
headed for oblivion.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-26

Best evidence of the ability
of oil companies to meet wage
demands is found in a break
down of how Standard Oil
spends its dollars. The figures:
Raw materials-45.5; Taxes
-21.4: Wages, salaries, bene-
fits-17.2; wear and tear of
property - To; reinvestments
As; dividends-3.9. In other
words, only II cents out of
the dollar goes for wages, in
Gliding salaries of top ex-
ecutives.
Each industry must have
applied to it the test of ma
tional service. III it serves the
nation, well and good; if it is
inefficient and falls down on
the job, the nation must see
that things are put right"
From British Labor
Party Pamphlet.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1945-10-26
Political
Action
SERVICE

SERVICE
There is an old adage which
states Service begins at
home" The CIO-PAC of To-
ledo subscribes to this phil
osophy. We would be negli-
gent in our responsibility il
we did not seek to put into eff
feet in Toledo a city govern
ment which Is responsible to
and representative of the
whole city.
Therefore 1t is incumbent
upon the CIO-PAC of Toledo
to urge abolition Of the PR
plan of electing city council
men and It's replacement with
n system of election under
which the nine-man council IL
elected at large by plurality
vote.
Some years ago Toledo had
a 21-man council. Each ward
elected its own councilman.
This confined each voter to a
choice betwee N candidates
from his own ward. When the
proponents of the PR plan
offered the voters of Toledo a
nine-man council for the whole
city, the Toledo voters, who
were fed up with a council
made up of representatives of
wards, wanted a council on
which the whole city would
have voice lin who got
elected to serve on it. PR was
voted in, and the voters were
sadly, cheated.
MINORITY RULE
For PR at best, is govern
ment by group of minorities.
Under it each councilman gets
elected or reelected by cor
railing 106 of the total vote.
An aggregation of minority
interests, each competing with
one another for control is the
natural result of such a set-up.
On the 9th of November, the
Toledo voters will have an op-
portunity to correct this mis-
carriage of justice. When you
60 to the polls on November
9Th, vote FOR the amendment
to the city charter to abolish
PR and restore the American
form of government in the city
of Toledo.
1t might be possible for PR
to redeem its reputation just
slightly. This can happen if
at the next, and we hope, the
last election held under it
something worthwhile is done.
There is only one way to bring
this about. That is for Tom
Burke to be reelected to coun-
Gil on the first count of first
choice votes.
1t would be unnecessary for
me, in this column, to point
out the many reasons why To-
ledo needs Tom Burke in City
Council. He has done too
good a job to require build
up. ] do wish to point out,
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-05-25

NEW YORK,-Capes, which are
this seasons tidy outgrowth OF
that sloppy habit we use to have
OF throwing coats over our Shout
ders, are preserving their way in
to every woman's wardrobe as
dramatic units of year-around en-
sembles and as easy wearing
wraps over summer clothes.
Slated also for useful summer
careers are tiny toss-on capelets
the size of old-fashioned bertnas.
When made Of brilliant print or
lined with it and teamed with
matching gloves or hat, they an
swer many a woman's need for.
trick accessories to give an old
dress or suit new fling at fashion.
The drama of cape is often
UNDERSIGNED by the flash of print
lining. Typical is the Philip Man
gone-designed black wool cape
and suit (shown right, enlivened
by print. Lining the cape and the
collar of the suit is crepe printed
with black costumed dances leap
ing over a pastel blue background
splashed with colorful nosegays.
An easy-weariny cape of Tin
assertive style and color which has
many wardrobe uses is shown left
in the Vincent Coppola designs
Although the coachman styled
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-05-25
Country Club
Gives Weekly
ardLunCheon

High scorer of the weekly bridge
luncheon of the Cape Fear Coun-
try club on Thursday was Mrs.
Norwood Orrell. Bridge was IN
play during the moH1ing and at
1880 o'clock luncheon was served.
Those attending included: Mrs.
w. A. Raney, Mrs. w. H. Everette'
Mrs. Raiford Trask, Mrs. James
B. Gillespie, Mrs. Norwood Orrell'
Mrs. C.. David Jones, Mrs. =: A.
Millican, Mrs. Donald c. King,
Mrs. A. MGR. Crouch, Mrs. How
ard Canister, Mrs. David D.. Bull
luck, Mrs. Howard Handy, MRS.
Ernest Bullock, Mrs. Eugene john
ston, Mrs. J. c. Williams, Mrs.
w. E. Curtis, Mrs. E. L. WHITE,
Mrs. J. G. Thornton, Mrs. L.. F.
Ormond, Mrs. J.. Frank Hacker,
Mrs. G: A. Cardwel, Mrs. James
L. Wells, Mrs. H.. M. Kendall, Mrs.
Fred Brown, Mrs. Lee Spence,
Mrs. David McEwan, Mrs. Clyde
Gaffney and Mrs. Robert B. Rod
man !s
The Wilmington morning star., 1945-05-25
Officers Wives i.
Have Card Party

The regular meeting of the Of
ficers' Wives club of Wilmington
was held. Wednesday afternoon at
the American Legion home on
South Third. street, with Mrs. J..
D. O'Bryan, president, IN charge.
Hostesses for the afternoon were
Mrs. L. r. Schneider and Mrs.
Donald B. Jones.
During the brief business meet
ing Mrs. O'Bryan extended an
invitation to the club from the
daughters of the American Gevo-
luton to attend the Flag Day ever
cises to be held at the Legion home
on June IA. The next meeting of
the club will be on Wednesday,
June s, with Mrs. e. Van D. Davis
and Mrs. Judson Jones as host
esses.
During the afternoon bridge was
enjoyed and refreshments served
by the two hostesses. Those play
ing bridge were Mrs. E. Van D.
Davis, Mrs. Judson Jones, Mrs.
C. S. Perlman, Mrs. Thomas Stew
ems, Mrs. David E. Beck, Mrs.
Austin Blake, Mrs. Everett Tomb,
Mrs. Jack Cundiff, Mrs. Harry E.
Webb, Mrs. H. w. Detmer, Mrs.
H. P. Pressman, Mrs. B. M. Lewis,
Mrs. Rome Lewis, Mrs. William
Brickhead, Mrs. Vernon Autrand,
Mrs Charles Warren, Mrs. Henry
R. Watson, Jr., Mrs. G. w. Reese,
Mrs. J. D. O'Bryan, Mrs. Donald
Jones and Mrs. L. R. Schneider.