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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-01-26
Dear Mr.. President;

Your proposal to me in Washington last
evening that the wage demand of the United
Steelworkers of Amerca-CIO be settled on
the basis of a wage increase of 1872 cents
an hour, retroactive to January l. 1916 cam
not. regret to say, be accepted by the
United States Steel Corporation for the rea-
sons set forth below.
AS you must be aware. your proposal is
almost equivalent to granting in full the
Unions revised demand of a wage increase
Of 1919 cents an hour. which was advanced
by Philip Murray. the President of the Union,
at our collective bargaining conference with
the Union in New York week ago today.
In our opinion. there is no Just basis from
any point of view for wage increase to our
steel workers Of the large size you have pro-
posed. which. if put into effect, is certain
to result in great financial harm not only to
this Corporation but also to users Of steel in
general.
AS have tried to make clear to you and
other Government officials during our con-
ferences in Washington over the past few
days. there is limit in the extent to which
the Union wage demands can be met by us
offer to the Union last Friday from wage
increase of 1919 cents an hour to one Of Is
cents an hour This would constitute the
highest single wage increase ever made by
our steel-making subsidiaries. Our offer of
Is cents was equivalent to meeting 60i2 of
the Unions original excessive demand of
So day general wage increase. Our offer
met 75os of the Unions final proposal Of a
wage increase of 1919 cents an hour. A wage
increase of Is cents an hour, such as we Of
fered would increase the direct labor costs
of our manufacturing subsidiaries by APP
proximately s6O,0O0,000 a year. That is a
most substantial sum, and does not take into
account the higher costs we shall have to pay
for purchased goods and services. when large
wage increase generally become effective
throughout American industry, as is newt
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-01-26

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The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-01-26
c. B.POWELL
REAPPOINTED

NEW YORK. n Y.-Covernor
Dewey will send 10 the Senate for
confirmation. the reappointment
% nr Gillian n. Powell. NJ New
York City as member ~ the
State Athletic Commission. Or
Powell wes re.rrointed for null
'hree-year term
Tho State Athletic Commission
consists ~ three members annoint-
~ nv tho Governor With tho con-
sent ~ tho Senate. Tho chairman
~ the Commission receiv~s sal
erv NJ ~ soo ner wear Tho two
Other co~nissiorors receive coz
Nor dnv for ATTENDING ~ moof-
'nr- Tho sorm NJ chairmar I'd
wa-a r =. reran ernires Torrarv
' 'afs comm'ss'oner roh~ '
ph"ian'e exnires ranuarv : 1877
Tho commission ls division IN
no Department ~ State u has
The sole direction management
md CONTROL ~ ail having. snarrine
md wres'lln~ matches IN tho
state WHARF admission Is charoed
mr. powe'i was horn IN Nowrort
Vows v'r~'nIa. srvus, 3 iSat.
~" was ~radrptod from tho Mod
'oai School ~ Howard r'rivorss,v
and served his interneshIn at
Rellevue Hospital New York City.
He IL president and editor Of the
New York Amsterdam News and
Is president OF the Community
Personal Finance Corporation
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-01-26
A Letter to the President
Of the United States

possible wage inequities An increase OF ID
cents in accordance with our offer. would
raise such average straight-time pay to s1.29
an hour, placing such pay among the highest
today in all OF American industry.
Under our offer Of Is cent increase, the
average weekly tske-home pay Of our steel
workers for forty-hour week would amount
to $3.50 assuming that no overtime is in
voyed This figure is only S4.54 less than
the actual average weekly earnings Of these
employees, including overtime, in the last
full war year of 1914. when the average
work week was 46.l hour. The difference
is really less because we will undoubtedly
continue to have overtime in the future. Just
as we have at the present time. In Novem-
Der. 1945 overtime premiums 70 our steel
workers aggregated more than $1,000, 600.
Such reduction Of S454 in weekly take home
pay is the natural consequence Of shorter
work week Of forty hours, and therefore one
of lower production.
Much as we desire TO avoid steel strike,
we cannot overlook the effect both on this
Corporation and on our customers and
American business in general. Of the 1919
cent an hour wage increase. which you have
proposed. Such wage increase must result
in higher prices for steel than have pre-
viously been proposed to US by the Governs
mnt Great financial harm would soon fol-
low for all users of steel who would be obliged
to pay higher prices for their steel. higher
wages TO their employees. and still have the
prices for their own products subject to OPA
control. Such a high and unjustfied wage
scale might well spell financial disaster for
many Of the smaller steel companies and for
a large number of steel fabricators and
professors The nation needs the output Of
these companies. Increased wages and in
creased prices which force companies out Of
business can only result in irreparable DAM
age to the American people.
In our judgment, il is distinctly in the
public interest to take into account the in.
furious effect upon American industry of an
uniustified wage increase in the steel industry.
After full and careful consideration of
your proposal we have reached the conclu-.
sion above stated
Respectfully yours
BENJAMIN F. Fairless.
President. United States steel Corporation
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-01-26

able after substantial increase in steel
wages.
AS you know. collective bargaining nego-
tiatons with the Union broke down at the
White House yesterday afternoon, because
Mr. Murray then refused to bulge from his
position that country wide steel strike
must take place, unless steel workers are
granted general wage increase Of 1919
cents an hour. Our offer Of a wage increase
of Is cents an hour was again rejected by
the Union.
The Union threatened TO go ahead with
its program for national steel strike at
midnight next Sunday. although such
strike will be a clear violation Of the no
strike provision contained in our labor con-
tracts with the Union, which continue by
their terms until October Is, 1916
From the outset we have recognized how
injurious a steel strike will be to reconver-
sion and to the economy of this whole coun-
try. Most industries are dependent upon a
supply of steel for their continued opera
tons. We have done everything reasonably
within our power 10 avert such strike. II
strike occurs the responsibility rests with
the Union.
When tire Government at the eleventh
hour informed us about a week ago of its
willingness to sanction an increase in steel
ceiling prices. we at once resumed collective
bargaining negotiations with the Union. Such
price action by the Government was a rec
ognition by il of the right Of the steel in
dustry to receive price relief because Of past
heavy increases in costs. something which
the steel industry for many months has I'M
successfully sought to establish with OPA.
should like again to point out some per-
tinent facts relative to the wages Of our
steel workers.
Since January. 1941. the average straight
time hourly pay. without overtime. Of our
steel workers has increased more than the
33 q increase in the cost of living during
that period, recently computed by Govern
ment authorities. Steel workers wages have
kept pace with increased living costs Such
average straight-tme pay in our steel-pro-
ducing subsidiaries was S1.14 an hour in
each of the months of September October
and November 1945, excluding any overtime
premium and any amount for correction Of
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-01-26

Upon entering the army in May
1871 he attained the rank OF sec
ond lieutenant in the Med Adm
Corps shortly aftcrward he was
TO the rank OF first leu
tenant He went overseas with
the famed 3send fighter group and
served IN Italy from i94s until
i945 While there he was in COM
mand OF a medical supply depot
which furnished bomber and fight
or groups Of the 18th Air Force
with medical supplies. II was
IN this ioh that he received his
promotion n the rank ~ captain.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-01-26

addition to the fourth-eststers OF
this city.
Prior to his entry into tho
armed forces Price attended Fisk
and howard Universities receiy-
Ing his degree in Economics. He
held a position Of great response
hility on the staff OF the Southern
Negro Youth Congress and was
on the board Of the Southern Com
ference Tor Human Welfare Price
Was also connected with Tuskegee
institute in the field Of public
elatinns
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-01-26
GRAVES TOPS PAY
IN SPECIAL CLASS

Although his wage total fer isfb
did not equal the record breaking
one OF 1914. Jesse A Graves again
topped the list among biz players
In the "B' special class BE-
cause OF his wide acquaintance
az most of the studios and acting
ability. ne is usually called directly
from the studio rather than
through Central Casting Bureau.
just AFTER winding up s,z.ahie
contract a. RKo he vert into
technicolor "Cslifornis' a. Para
mount, Directed by John Farrer
with Herb Coleman. assistant the
stars are Raw Millsnd and Bar
bara Stanwyck
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-01-26
January 1s. 1915
Hon. Harry S. Truman

January 1s, 1916
Hon. Harry S. Truman
President of the United States
The White House
Washington, D. c.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-01-26
VET JOINS
TRIBUNE

Arthur Price, a recently return
ed veteran and native OF Nash
Vile. Tennessee, has recently join
ed tho Detroit Tribune staff as
reporter for veterans news pub
lie relations and advertising. he
has had considerable experience
in this field and is welcome
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-01-26

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that famous Black and White Oint.
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sction-eases itching-helps nature
in healing. 1t also relieves itching
and burning soreness Of eczema ex-
ternslly caused. and simple ring.
worm. Try i'll In large economical
sizes. 5Ot. 25s and l0t. Use only a,
directed.
AZ Highly recommended for daily
cleansing away surface dirt--is mild
and fragrant Black and White Skin
Soap, lOt and 25f, sold everywhere.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1946-01-26
Plain Talk. 49,. r.u GARDNER

- e a theory OF our pron-
nv 49,, concerns itself win
's.'n,.,o,srrnsnt only, and a..l pro,
''.,' for the future by ALLOWING WING
Ne'' ,.. care Of itself. Since
Y !, m. means advanced for
mos, = ne race problem are
"'" ~ theoretical in that they
u''. moi and n'ry never be put
na'' r,mplete practice. self-im-
~ ,4u.a, looms as haste nut II
- uncommon approach since
-. noi heen taken up NY a
'.,,.ieutl, large number OF peo-
i. nor placed in the proper per-
pN ne where It could he re-
'p a'd - common denomination
,.certsinins a remedy
sn lwHs
me verv term-sclf improve
n,-mge,sis religious activity
and paritanical regard for per-
canal and group morals, SO much
:. ,hs, most persons, even the
s,,h,v intelligent. are inclined to
~ away from II and most GER
,..rl, 10 decline advocating self
rro,emcrt as q means OF adj
instips delicate race relations and
,l.o in brnsine about changes Ia
economic and political positions.
ssf.imrroyewent also has moth
a.. IN common with the militancy
=, certain groups ~ our leaders
Who iep.saa frontal attacks, ply
u,sl II necessary. to for c .
through snch standard remedies
:. ani.lynchirs hiils anii-roll
rv measGres fsir employment
rsc,iee legislation etc. They
wrula these militant ones. stu
4rusl~ shun any suggestion that
ann ad,,cacv OF self-improve-
w.nt amore Negroes would have
anv Wholesome effect In the
erasure ~ restrictive covenants
ard lih white spheres in housing
end in real estate transactions
Ira, ,he conduct az one Negro
I, =, such effect as 70 Influence
whole COMMUNITIES ~ whites for
m asans' mo entire race. Is a
pon' MOI Sufficiently stressed
where II would do the most good
Hidden WAY
l'is accepted That tho panaceas
rron which We have been so busi-
" oper'raunr over the years
,rt sim in 2 nehulous state or
'adlrg on papcr hidden away in
fhe dusiy filss % presidents. cor
e-fssMer senator's. war depart
meni officials. mayor and gov
srnors There seems that little
en- 10 done 10 ret action on
Vsai has already been proposed.
r. susees more or to seek to
make cNsne is reretitious and
hnes,mc "a those whom We have
.ahnlrad our ideas Of proper So
rnons
Knows answer
They ALREADY know how to
solve ihe nchlen because they.
iN'msel',r ithe whiiesl. created
~o't n no problems and must
A've known how 10 resolve a..
'lh~aise rhetp would have been
~ raee of making a problem in
'Hf first place The white man
SHOWS no answer don't worry
shout isa' be knows. Our hest
~' ihen seems 90 lay with self
Improvement no1efine our own
POSITION 0lh What we have and
'hs' ec know orr conduct per-
soma ehd sfonr hohits ~ clean
me" sortlep rned manners. re-
'prl Tor one another. and thrift.
NN'nl0 pc ~, rrlv anon which
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
URGE DAIRY
FEED PROGRAM
Emphasis Placed on Home
Feeding of All Delaware
Dairy Cows
DAIRY CONFERENCE

Adoption of an emergency feed
ing program for dairy cows was
urged on Delaware farmers today
by Delmar ]. Young, dairy spec
ialist, of the Delaware Agricultur-
al Extension Service. Unless dairy
farmers cooperate in a program of
this kind, Young said, their rev.
enue from raw milk will fall off
sharply during the fall and winter
months. The . dairy specialist
strongly recommended the pro-
gram and outlined details of it's
operation to county agricultural
agents and dairy field representa-
tives at an all-day conference at
the University of Delaware. Spec
ial emphasis was placed by Young
on "home feeding" of dairy cows
because of the nearly prohibitive
prices and the scarcity of CONNER
cial grain. To obtain the best re-
suits in the present emergency, A.
E. Tomhave, head of the animal
and poultry industry department
at the University of Delaware, ad-
vised dairymen to "use up old sup
plies on hand" and make maxi
mum use of home grown feeds"
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15

ed with proper roughage VIII COM
pare favorably with the use of a
complex grain mixture. ''It is ap-
parent" he said, that for milking
cows receiving liberal amounts of
good quality roughage. the use of
simple grain mixtures of the type
describe can be expected to result
in satisfactory production. This
should permit considerable fiexibil-
ity in the choice of ingredients ac-
cording to cost and supplies"
Four Stock Mixtures
To aid farmers in meeting their
present feeding problems the Ex-
tension Service has set up four
stock mixtures utilizing home
grown grain. Bulletins explaining
the mixtures have been issued by
the Extension Service. Professor
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
Good Production

Milking cows receiving liberal
amounts of good quality roughage
combined with simple grain mix
lures can be expected to give salts
factory production, according to
Young. Experiments have shown,
he pointed out, that simple grain
mixture of IT'S pounds of ground
shelled corn, 200 pounds of ground
soybeans, with 10 pounds of salt,
10 pounds of steamed bonemeal
and pounds of limestone combin-
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15

A. E. Tomhave, of the University
of Delaware, also warned that
feeding of cows will be one of the
dairyman's principle problems
within the next few months. The
price of feed will continue to be
the biggest problem for the dairy
man during the next six months"
he said "As time goes on the
tendency toward lower prices will
prevail because of increased sup
ply of ingredients and a decrease
in livestock numbers" He advised
dairymen not ito buy much feed
ahead" but at the same time"main-
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15

direct the rendition. The guest
speaker, the Rev. John L. Johnson,
will have for his subject Life at
the Summit" AL members and
friends of the church are most
cordially invited to participate in
this forty-five minutes of medita-
ton and worship. During the ab-
sence of the pastor, Mr.. johnson
will be glad to visit any who are
sick or in any way need pastoral
attention. If you needj his service
call 1856.
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
AsBURY METHODIST CHURCH
Rev. John L. johnson, Visiting
Pastor, Announces Services

Rev. John L. johnson, visiting
Pastor, Announces Services
The regular session of the
church school will be conducted at
Asbury Methodist Church, Sunday
morning, August 18 at ten o'clock
at which time all the departments
will meet for worship and lesson
study. The five departments OF the
school are manned by competent
superintendents and splendidly pre-
pared teachers who impart the
lesson for the day most effectively
to the pupils. The parents are
requested to be present with their
children. There are classes for all
ages. At II a. m, the service Of
morning worship will be held. The
adult choir will present an attrac-
tive musical program. Mrs. Mar
ion Coverdale, the Minister Of
Music, viii be at the console and
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
PERSONAL AND
SOCIAL ITEMS
People Who Come and Go,
Visitors To Our Community
and Former Smyrnians
HOME and CLUB PARTIES

Leon Morris returned to Balm
bridge last Tuesday after spending
a twelve-day leave here with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nor
ris.
Mrs. Carroll Pastorfield of Wash
ington, D. c., is the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Warner Price, Jr.
Mrs. ]. Herbert Sitter of
Wynnewood, Penna., is spending
some time with her sister, Miss
Anna B. Beckett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Owens, Jr.
and daughters of Lansdowne, Pa,
were weekend guests of DR.. and
Mrs. R. F. Corley.
Miss Anne Wilson, Smyrna; Miss
Mary Holland, West Chester, Pa;
and Miss Polly Dawson of Phila-
delphia left Tuesday for two
weeks vacation in Rehoboth Beach.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight E. Heiland
of Myerstown, Penna., were week
end guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Char
les M. Gee.
Mrs. Walter o. Hoffecker, Jr.,
and Miss LaNette Bitter of Har-
risonburg, Va, were overnight
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Norman
Coleman last week.
Mrs. John Gearhart of Hunting
ton, Long Island, was the guest
last week of Miss Florence Lurty.
Mr.. Gearhart joined them for the
weekend.
Betty Lou Carrow is spending
two weeks in Germantown, Penna.,
with friends and relatives.
Mrs. Henry C. Webb, who has
spent the past month visiting at
Hartford, Conn, Pittsfeld, Mass.
and Battleboro, VT, is expected
home tomorrow.
Mrs. A1va w. Mills has return
ed from visit with friends in Re-
hoboth.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Yoken of
Townsend, have as guests this
week their daughter, Miss Vernet-
ia Yoken and friend, Miss Bea-
trice Lppo of Harrisburg, Penna.
Mr.. and Mrs. Otha William Lane
of Kenton, had as guests on Sun
day her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.Earl
Yokem of Townsend and her sis
ters, Miss Emma Louise Yokem Of
Harrisburg, also Miss Doris Jane
McClain of Townsend and Miss
Beatrice Lippo of Harrisburg, Pa.
Miss Mary Caroline Bowes and
her sister, Patsy of Chestertown,
Maryland, spent last weekend in
Smyrna. Mary Caroline leaves
next month for Missouri where she
will attend Stevens College.
Jack Garis, who is working in
Milford, spent the weekend with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Grant
Garis.
Miss Janet Clark, Miss Elizabeth
mclaughlin and Mr.. Blaine Money
of Delaware City are the guests of
Mrs. R. H. Denney.
Miss Betty Cape of Cleveland,
Ohio, was the weekend guest of
Miss Nancy Wilson. They were
class mates at Marjorie Webster
College.
Mrs. ]. E.Wilson, Jr., and daugh-
ter Nancy, are planning to attend
luncheon to be given in honor of
Miss Marilyn Sword at Wilkes
Barre, Penna
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15

tain COW numbers at normal level. /"
The livestock population from 1945
to 1916, he said, has fallen off 10
percent. The conference at the
University was held to advise
county agents and dairy field rep
resentatives on the best ways in
which they might aid the dairy
men in meeting the present press
ing feeding problem.
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
LOST

Lost July 81, Black and Tan
Daschund (male) at Georges
Place. $500 reward Finder
please communicate with ]. W.
N wton Laboratories, Cape
Charles, Virginia.
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
3 Horses
and 2 Mules

DANNY. Bay Horse. years old. work
single or double.
ROCK. Bay Horse. years old. good
worker.
MAUDE. Dark Roam Mare, years old,
been worked some.
PAIR MULES. good workers.
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
FOR SALE

Heatrola, burns coal or wood,
good condition. 3-piece Maple bed
room suite, good as new.
Call 3491,
MRS. A. w. BENSON,
DUPONT Boulevard
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
LEGAL NOTICE

No trespassi ng on small Roth
wells Landing farm located on
northwest side of Woodland Beach
CLARENCE E. BURRIS
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
Public Library
Notes :

Librarian: Miss Louise Denney
Hours: Tuesdays, $3.50 to p. m.
Friday, $50 to 8 p. m.
THE BOOK MARK
New Books:
Maine Charm String by Elinor
Graham.
The Autobiography of William
Allen White.
The First Woman Doctor (The
Story of Elizabeth Blackwell,
M. d. by Rachel Baker.
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
WANTED

Teachers for Glass Piano work in
the public schools of Delaware. No
certificate required. Write Box No.
308, Delaware City, Del, stating
qualifications and experience.
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
6 HOlstein Heifers

Ranging from l year to- % months, good
grade. Some can be registered. Accredited
herd. All vaccinated.
10 SHOATS, weigh so lbs. each.
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
FARMING IMPLEMENTS. &s

FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &c.
McCormick-Deering 9-spout Disc Drill, in
good condition: McCormick-Deering Rake,
g. ft. in. new teeth, in good order Nc
Cormick-Deering Corn Planter, in good
condition: Mower, in good order. with A
knives; good Roller. Disc Harrow. 2-sec-
ton Spring-tooth Harrow, 50-tooth Wooden
Drag Harrow. 60-tooth Iron Drag Harrow,
McCormick-Deering Double Cultivator, Iron
Edge Double Cultivator, 2 Walking Guilt
vators. Scratch Harrow, No. 40 Oliver Rid
ing Plow. No. SO Oliver Plows, No. 10
Oliver Plow. Take-down Hay Rigging. 2
12-in. Bottom Case Tractor Plows, Grind
stone. Army Wagon, Farm Wagon, 1A-in.
axle. good as new Dearborn, York Car
riage set of Fairbanks Scales, Pea and
Beam. 2-hole Corn Shelter, new; Star
Seeder. 14-in. box. nearly new ; Dirt Scoop,
set of Barn Trucks, set of Leather Har-
ness. set of Chain Harness, set of Carriage
Harness. sets Plow Harness, /. 2, 8, a.
horse Trees. Short Single Trees, pair
Leather Lines. 10 Collars. Brides. pair
Plow Lines. $50 Bales good Clover Hay,
III tons good Soy Bean Hay, 1926 Sacks.
2 Bramble Scythes, u bushel Measure.
some good Harness, Tools and Tool Boxes.
rs Thorn and Locust Posts. Forks, Shovels,
Spades. Hoes, and other articles too num-
erous to mention.
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
PUBLIC SALE

Having sold my farm and will discon-
tinue farming. l will sell at said farm
located on road from Blanco to Andover
Branch. one mile from Blanco, on
We'd, Aug. 28, 1916
at / 100 O'clock Sharp, d. S. 7.
Rain or Shine
The following personal property:
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
TERMS-CASH

THOs. ]. MoFFETT
J. C. Walker. Auctioneer
C. N. Melvin. Clerk
Smyrna times., 1946-08-15
HOUSEHOLD GOODS

HOUSEHOLD GOODS
Big Coal Stove. nearly new; Cook Stove.
Caloric Heater, years old small Coal
Stove. Heatrola Stove, nearly new; Home
Comfort Range, Table, or A Rocking
Chairs. Kitchen Chairs. Stands, Victrola
and Records. IL cords of good wood cut
about IL inches long; some China and
Glass Dishes.