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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
Dressmokers Win
Big Pay Increase
From Arbitration

New York City = Utilizing the inn
partial chairman system of arbitra-
tion that has kept the city's largest
industry free from labor strife for
many years, $4,000 dressmakers en-
ployed in $4,000 shops in the merto-
politan area won wage increases
totaling $13,600,O00 year.
Spokesmen for the employer as
sociations and the Dress Joint Board
of the international Ladies' Garment
Workers Union, AFL, expressed
qualification that their wage differ
ences had again been settled without
a strike or lockout, but the employers
warned that they could not put the
higher wages into effect without per-
mission from the Office of Price Ad-
ministration to include the increased
labor costs in their present price cell
ings.
The manufacturers made it clear
that they did not plan to ask OPA
to authorize higher wholesale or re-
tail prices, but wanted authorization
to take the wage rise into account as
a cost factor that would permit modi
fications in trimmings or other ele-
ments in dressmaking.
The wage award, which will pro-
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28

country can help their brothers in
China to raise their standard of liv-
ing and enable the Chinese farmers
and workers to buy things they cam
not now even dare to expect to buy.
Prosperity among my people," Lu
stressed, means prosperity for labor
in other countries of the world"
Lu described the important con-
tributions the cooperatives have al
ready made in supplying vital goods
to help win the war and the dangers
to working people all over the world
if China returns to prewar slum fac
tory methods. He said that the first
cooperative which he had organized
with 9 refugee blacksmiths, was an
example of the benefits both to the
country and the people of this method
of production. The 8 blacksmiths
who were starving separately when
he met them have repaid their loans
and are now an integral part of their
local economy, producing plows, hoes,
scythes, pots, pans and numerous
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
A. F. Of 1. Pledge
To Support Navy
Second To, None

Philadelphia - President William
Green pledged the American Fedora
tion of Labor's support for the con-
struction and maintenance of navy
second to none" as a national de-
fense measure and to prevent out
break of third world war.
Speaking at dinner given by the
AFL Metal Trades Council in Phila-
delphia and attended by many high
navy and government officials, Mr..
Green said:
"The United Nations Organization
was based upon the praiseworthy idea
that disputes between nations should
be settled according to the principals
of justice. Unfortunately, there are
still some nations which regard JUS
tice as one way street-nations
which do not hesitate to employ force
to gain their ends. Let us remember
that powers which are willing to use
force respect only greater force" j
Mr., Green warned that America
does not intend to waste the great
sacrifices of the last war by lack of
continuous vigilance and preparedness.
He assailed those who regard the navy
as an extinct form of national de-
fense" and seek curtailment of appro-
priations for naval construction and
At the same time, the AFL chief
criticized the influences within the
navy who are inclined to ignor the
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
Attendance Drops
At Local No. 7o5

The attendance at the meeting of
Local Union 1876 fell off considerably
from the mark of our previous ses-
sion, but not to the point of reaching
the danger stage, thanks to the "old
faithfuls" who were on hand to tran
sact the usual routine business.
Our conferee to the wage confer
ence will make her report at the
next meeting and we urge every men,
Der who possibly can, be on hand to
get your information first hand, and
not be content to reply on the usual
gossip which makes the rounds follow
ing a wage conference. In the latter
instance, and in the majority of cases,
the stories told are as far from being
the actual truth, as the distance be-
tween the north and south poles.
Our sincere sympathy is extended
the family of the late Sister Jemima
Goodballet, whose passing was mourn
ed by the member of this local.-O. c.
1876.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
BoiIermukers Cain
Raises Without
A Single Strike

Kansas City, Kan.-When President
Truman declared at recent White
House press conference that news
papers played up strikes in big head
lines but ignore the vast number of
wage disputes that are settled peace
fully, he was dead right" in the opin-
ion of Charles j. MCGOWAN, president
of the international Brotherhood Of
Boilermakers.
"The vast majority of industrial dis
putes," he said, Especially those in
which AFL unions are involved, are
being adjusted around the conference
table, without fanfare Of any kind.
"Our own union, the boilermakers,
is a typical example. We haven't had
a strike in the entire reconversion
period since VI Day. We have not
a man on strike today. We believe
that's front page news in any mans
language, but it's not the sort of
news the daily papers seem to want.
"Since VI Day our locals have ne
gotiated wage increases with hundreds
Of employers, ranging all the way
from 10 to 25 cents an hour-all with
out a minutes loss of work. Every
day new agreements of the same kind,
carrying substantial raises, come
across my desk. They are all reached
by collective bargaining.
Together with other AFL unions
we obtained an Is cents an hour in
crease for the shipysrd workers on
the West Coast without threat of a
stoppage. We're negotiating now for
the same raise on other coasts and
the Great Lakes, and we do not an
ticipate there will be any need to
consider a strike"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
EnomeI Corp. Is
Ordered To Stop
Fixing Of Prices

Washington - The Ferro Enamel
Corporation Of Cleveland is one OF
five companies which have been ord
cred by the Federal Trade Commits.
sion to cease and desist from fixing
prices on "frit" or raw porcelain
enamel.
The companies also were charged
conspiracy in connection with other
practices which were held in restraint
of trade, including an elaborate sys-
TEN for sitting competition between
the various companies.
The FTC said all of the companies
had admitted the charges and waived
any further hearings.
The combination had special dis
count setup which worked to the dis
advantage of small purchasers, FTC
said, because it permitted no discount
on sales Of less than $4,000 while a
20 percent discount was allowed on
annual sales of $4,000 or more.
The firms also figured out system
of freight charges that put floor
under prices of raw porcelain through
out the country no matter whether
the material was shipped a very long
or very short distance.
The firms were ordered to cease
discriminating between different pur-
chasers on the basis of their pur-
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
Resigns As
Secretary OF
Local Union 6
Completes % Years
OF Faithful Service

Wheeling, w. Va. = After more
than twenty-three years service to
Local Union No. 6, Brother Ed. L..
Fillmer has resigned as our financial
secretary. The members present at
our last regular meeting were reluc-
tant in accepting Mr.. Fillmer's resig-
nation but feel his successor, Broth
er f. N. Ted Mountford will also
render excellent service in this most
important position. A vote of Thanks
and Appreciation from the members
Of Local to Brother Fillmer.
The West Virginia Hospital Insur-
ance Inc, officials were in attendance
in an endeavor to solicit membership
in a disqualification group insurance
plan. Their plan as stated does not
conflict with the N B. of o. p. Group
insurance now in force among our
members but will serve as an added
protection. Any insurance is good in
surance, but pending Qualification Of
grapevine reports of the added COW
erage to be offered through the Broth
erhood Group Insurance plan, we
deem it advisable to withhold from sub
scribing for any additional insurance
until the matter is taken up with
Brotherhood officials. Remember, the
Brotherhood insurance can be carried
as long as you maintain membership
in the organization, whereas insurance
under the group plan sponsored by
individual companies, remains in ef-
feet only as long as you maintain en-
ployment with your present employ
err.
There are quite a few of our men,
bers who are entitled to receive the
Potters Herald but for one reason or
another they are not getting copy
each week. 1t is suggested at this time
If you know of any brothers or sisters
who should be on the mail list of our
official paper, have them turn their
names and addresses in to the Record
ing Secretary, Geo. Friedrich in the
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
Changes In Wage
Hour Act Proposed
To Aid Workers

Washington, D. c. = GLNS). -
Two amendments to the Fair La
Dor Standards (wage-hour) act, de-
signed to benefit hotel inn and rail-
road dining car employees will be
offered on behalf of the Hotel and
Restaurant Employees international
Alliance and Bartenders' Interna-
tional League of America, Charles Z.
Sands, union international represen-
tativeS, announces.
One of the amendments, by Senator
Walsh of Massachusetts, seeks to
amend the commerce section of the
act to include hotels and inns which
furnish lodgings to persons travelling
in interstate commerce. About 1,000,-
600 persons, now excluded from the
act, would be covered under the
amendment.
The other amendment is offered by
Senator Mead of New York and
would change subsection nl-3, page
2, line % by adding "and employees of
common carriers engaged in serving
food and beverages"
Sands explained that this amend
ment gives dining car employees the
same status as crews of vessels
which are exempt for charges for
meals or lodging while in transit.
The railroads now make a charge for
such food and lodgings. No such
charge was made prior to the pass
age of the Fair Labor Standards act
and it is used to beat down minimum
wages under the act, Sands said.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28

Make Report
To Locdl l24
Extend Rising
Vote OF Thanks

| To say we had a fine attendance
could not describe to the trade the
attendance on hand for our meeting
Tuesday evening. 1t might better be
termed we packed them in to the raf-
ters. With the auditorium being en-
gagged for the evening, we had no
other recourse than to endeavor to
hold the meeting in our regular hall.
The vast throng was on hand to
hear our conferees make their re-
port Of the conference, and President
Clair Armstrong ever ready to meet
such an occasion, quickly dispensed
with the regular routine business in
order that ample time would be avail
able for detailed report from each
conferee.
Starting off with the action taken
on the propositions submitted by the
manufacturers and winding up with
the Bill of Complaints submitted by
the Brotherhood, the conferees spelled
each other off from time to time en-
abling each conferee to give a de-
tailed report of the action taken on
the various proposition affecting their
respective trades.
All were loud in their praise of the
fine spirit of true collective bargain
ing which prevailed throughout the
conference and the manner in which
President Duffy presented our case.
We feel through his leadership the
organization as whole has made
great forward progres, and will con-
tinue to do SO IL we support him in
the true spirit of collective bargaining,
willing at all time to discuss all angles
in any controversy which may arise.
Third Vice President James Slaven
wound up the conferee's report by
giving a summary .ofthe highlights of
each conferee's testimony in support
ing the various propositions before
the conference. At the conclusion of
his remarks rising vote of thanks
was extended the conferees for their
fine work.-O. c. 124.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
House Committee
Lines Up For
Csc Wage Passage

Washington-(FP). = House sup
porters of the Pepper Hook Csc mini
mum wage bill led by co-author Rep.
Frank Hook Cd, Mich.) moved into
action Mar. 25 with the formation of
House Minimum Wage committee
pledged to fight for its passage.
The bill, an amendment to the wage
hour act, provides an increase from
4Oc to Csc in the minimum wage for
industries engaged in interstate COM
merce, with the standard going up
to zoe after two years and to 75c after
four. 1t also increases by several mil
lion the number of workers covered
by the act.
The recently formed House commit
tee stated: "We intend to fight for
passage Of the Pepper Hook minimum
wage bill with all our energy and
with every means at our disposal. Our
determination on this is based on the
conviction that decent level of wages
for an ever-increasing number of
American workers is the only sound
basis of healthy national economy.
The law as it now stands legalizes
what is in reality substandard wage
and gives no protection at all to mil
lions of under-privileged workers"
The group consists Of: Rep. Hook,
chairman ex-officio; George E. Out
land Cd, CALI chairman; Homer A.
Ramey Or, o. co-chairman; Andrew
j. Biemiller Cd, Wis., secretary;
Homer D. Angel Or, Ore.); James P.
Geelan Cd, Conn.,; Walter X. Gran
ger Cd, Utah); Augustine B. Kelley
ID, Pa.); Arthur Klein Cd, N. W;
Melvin Price Cd, Ill); and Charles
Savage Cd, Wash.), all serving as an
executive committee, and 80 other
House members. An increase in the
groups membership is expected short
ly.
Obliquely pointing to the course the
bill has taken in the Senate, the COM
mittee statement said: 1--WE propose
to bring the fight for this important
legislation before the people of the
country. We do not intend that the
real need for improved minimum wage
legislation be obscured and camouflag-
ed before the public by opponents of
The bill"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
1875 Cts. INCREASE GRANTED
Local SO TO
Hold Dunce
On April 6
Picnic Scheduled
For Early In July

Clarksburg, w. Va. - Local Union
20 met last Monday in regular session
with all officers at their respective
posts. The usual routine business was
transacted in short order and the bal
ance of the evening devoted to dis
cussing trade problems in the various
departments.
In the absence of Augustine Mazzie,
chairman of the shop committee who
was in Atlantic City as a conferee to
the wage conference, President Son.
tag did little ch-hitting for
"Augie" and made a splendid report
of the grievances handled by the COM
mittee since our previous meeting. All
complaints were handled in a satisfac-
tory manner, and in the words of the
acting chairman, settled to the salts
faction of all parties concerned.
Bro. Pat Scott reported first aid
kits have been furnished for all de-
partments and the various supervisors
in their respective departments will
serve as DR.. Quack in administering
to the ills of the employees. If an en-
ployee receives a cut or scratch dur
ing his days toll, it is vitality import
ant that it be called to the attention
of their supervisor. Failure to do so
may result in serious difficulties.
The Labor Management committee
has mapped out a program of social
activities with banquet and dance
to be held at the Waldo hotel on April
6, and picnic scheduled for early
in July. Both affairs went over big
in former years and there is no rea-
son this year should be an exception.
Let's get behind the committee and
offer any assistance we can to aid
them in providing entertainment on
the highest scale.
Bro. Wade Lanham has started as
apprentice dipper, and Fred Layton
and Oscar Carwell, apprentice jigger-
men.
The transfer card of Arthur Mar
shall was received from Local Union
No. and his name added to the roll.
We have received what we hope is
an authentic report that the mobile
unit will be here in about three weeks.
Bro. Orris Hutson is convalescing
in local hospital following recent
operation.
We are looking for record turnout
at our next meeting to hear our con-
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
RENTS SKYROCKET
IN FLORIDA CITY

Lifting of OPA rent controls in
Sarasota, Fla, this winter brought
rent increases of more than 1907
The controls were lifted because
the housing shortage there was not
due to either war or reconversion
activities. Soon there began a flood
of appeals to the OPA from tenants
unable to pay the sharp rent in
creases and facing eviction. Apart
ment rents were upped from s35 to
$50, from $40 to 500. It's a pre-
view of what would happen every
where if Congress killed rent con-
troll. .-er
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28

screaSe amounts to Sl.48 for an eight
hour day.
Negotiations for new contract was
cials asked re-opening of the current
two-year working agreement sched-
uled to expire in September. The re-
quest was made possible by a clause
in the basic contract which provides
that either party may ask for re-
opening of negotiations by giving the
other 60-day notice.
In addition to the wage increase,
the contract contains the following
stipulations: Any employee desiring a
leave of absence must secure a writ
ten consent from the company and
copy of same presented to the shop
committee or an official Of the N.
B. o. P.
The employers agree to cooperate
with the Brotherhood for extension of
the Group Insurance in shops where it
is not effective.
A sick leave to be granted only
upon certification by competent ply
sician, with the company having the
right to demand physicians report
at any time.
There shall be no discrimination be-
tween male and female workers. Fe-
male workers shall receive equal pay
for equal work.
Either party to the present contract
shall have the privilege of a steno-
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
Local Asks Reinstatement
OF Machinists

Dubuque, Ia,-(FP).-Disturbed by
suspension of the Init. Assn. of Ma
chinists from the AFL, Bartenders
Local 527, Hotel & Restaurant En-
ployes Init. Alliance, has started what
it's members hope will be a national
campaign by other local unions with
the same views.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
AFL Strike Halts
Gary TRANSFORMATION

Gary, Ind.-(FP).- All transporta-
tion in this industrial city came to
a standstill when 800 members of
Local SIT, Amalgamated Assn. of
Street Electric Railway & Motor
Coach Employees (AFL), struck
against the Gary Railways, leaving 40
streetcars and 60 buses idle.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
Agreement Is Reached Early
Sunday Morning After Seven
Sessions With Manufacturers
WAGE BOOST IS CONTINGENT ON
STERILIZATION AND LIFTING
PRICE CEILING ON DINNERWARE

twoyear contract, providing for general 1872 cent
hourly increase members of the National Brotherhood of
Operative Poters granted the final of the special
conference held the President Hotel Atlantic City, n
Agreement reached at 215 Sunday morning. following
five days of negotiations with the manufacturers.
The increase line with the general trend throughout
industry recommended by the
the of living However before effective
it must have approval of the Wage Sterilization Board
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-03-28
SWEDISH SHIPS FOR HOUSING

Stockholm QLNS). - Three old
steamers which for years have been
plying the Gotta Canal, from Gothen-
burg on the North Sea to Stockholm
on the Baltic, have been disposed Of
to the city of Oslo, where they will
be turned into floating hotels to ease
the difficult housing situation.
Laurel outlook., 1946-10-23
Bowling

The second week of league bowl
inv was completed during the past
week, with some very close games
being witnessed. Under the handi"
cap system, teams that have the
lower averages are spotted 10 per
| cent of the difference in team aver
ages. This makes the game much
more interesting for both the play
ers and the fans.
Monday night the Farmers Union
of the C league defeated the De-
| Molays two games to one, total pins
| being 1915, ITS. The game be-
tween the Park City Legion and
Franks Grocery was postponed, but
thew were rematched Sunday after
noon, with the teams breaking even
on points, two each; total pins were
Park City Legion POSI-, Franks Gro
Gerry 2O14.
Tuesday night in the B league
Sticks Inn defeated the Palace Bar
two games to one; total pins 22O7,
1000. The Laurel Trading Co. was
forced to forfeit to Prices Phar-
macy as the Trading Co. did not
have sufficient players present. 1t
is required to have at least three
men present and then figure two
averages, less 10 pins per game.
Thursday night in the ladies' A
league the Laurel Alleys downed the
Farmers Union two games to one;
total pins 1937-1864. In the other
ladies' league game Vaughn
Ragsdale bested the Board of Trade
two games to one; total pins 1S4O,
1902.
Friday night in mems league COM
petition the Laurel Alleys won
from the V. F. w. No. 2, two
games to one, also pins, but this
was very close: Alleys 1888, Veter-
No. 2, 1880. Greening Chevrolet
Continued on Page Eleven.) !
Laurel outlook., 1946-10-23

Gradwoll, Amelia Yeager, Rather
inc Kraus, Lydia Reiter of Billings,
Mrs. Saunder Helm and Mrs. Mac
Randall of Billings, Mrs. George
Miller, Mrs. Henry Hettinger, Mrs.
Ed Bartholg, Mrs. Philip Benin,
Mrs. Dan Lais, Mrs. John Foos, Mrs.
Henry Ostwald, Mrs. Alex Fritzler
and Mrs. Ray Craddack.
DIR. and Mrs. Matthew w. Cal