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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1946-02-08
From The Desk
Melvin Schultz
President,
President,
Local II, UAW-CIO

The question of Arbitration has been dis
c,,ssad on numerous occasions at Local No. IL
Meetings as well as, ut our last Regional con-
ference Many times, members OF our organ
ization have expressed themselves as opposed
to Arbitration 1t is small wonder that this IS
dor. in a good many cases in view of the fact
that we have had some very bad experiences
with one-man Arbitration. However, after re-
viewing the cases which have been submitted
to Arbitration during the War; we also rEnst
give consideration to those instances In wncn
Labor benefited by virtue of Arbitrators de-
cisions.
Since it is true that Arbitration, as was
practiced during the War, was both good and
had and since we know that all disputes must
find an end somehow whether 1t is without
loss of time and money to the parties IN
volved or whether it is settled around the con-
ference table after much wasteful wrangllng
lockouts or stoppages.
There are many times when an answer
could be given by an Arbitrator which would
avoid the accumulation of grievances that
eventually lead to bigger disputes and waste OF
time and money In many of these cases, 1t ID
only the fact that one side or the other Is fear
full of losing prestige by giving an honest
answer after they have given an erroneous
answer without proper investigation
I do not subscribe to the finality OF one
man Arbitration. However, think 1t would be
worth our while to give consideration to Ar
bitration if public panel could be set up
which would have the right to subpoena re-
cords and witnesses and to modify or amend
an Arbitrators Award or to order hearing
by a new Arbitrator because OF new evidence,
fraudulent handling of case or the lncom-
potency of the Arbitrator
Labor has survived the War and bids Well
to survive the reconversion period as an or
ganized group The future of Labor should not
be ieopardized because of the necessities for
action which it faced in its conception. Sound
common sense with a determined persistence
to win every case which is right will produce
many more benefits for the working man in
the near future then will an arbitrary att1-
tude of "Do it this way or else" Work stop
pages are not matter for negotiation be
tween Union and Management as means of
avoiding them Work stoppages on the part OF
Labor should be dealt with by the Labor
Organizations. Certainly, they cannot be legis-
lated out of existence nor can they be nego-
tiated out of existance by Labor Management
contracts
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1946-02-08
Regional

By Richard Gosser
Director Region 2B, UAW~CIO

day or so ago, happened to come across
an article in which members of Congress were
advised by the writer not to mistake the anti
strike attitude of the public for anti-union
sentiment.
To my mind, that was a good statement
which is at least partially true. think we
could argue to a certain extent about the
popularity Of the present strikes without get
ting anywhere but l don't think we could
argue about the attitude Congress is taking in
attempting to pass anti-labor legislation for
which the present strikes give them an excuse.
1 meet people who ask, what are all these
strikes about?" When they are told that they
are the last resort of the workers because of
the refusal of the employers to meet the high
costs of commodities and the situation is ex-
planned to them, they seem to understand and
change their position.
There are not enough people in the Union to
60 around and explain our position to every
one individually, so we must rely upon union
papers, the radio, and to a certain extent, the
daily newspapers to give the public our side
of the case Yet, even then, we can't reach
everyone
NOT ANTI-UNION
Despite our inability to get to everyone
with our side of the argument, we find peoplen
who say that they can't see why there must bef
strikes and then in the next breath tell uss
'I think the unions good thing. That Is
the general sentiment, that unions are good
thing But regardless of this opinion, Con-V
sress seems determined to pass legislation
which would grant injunctions and the right
to sue unions and turn back the clock to the
days before the Wagner Act.
It is my belief that the people OF this
country do not want to revert back to the days
before there were strong industrial unlonSV
Everything points to the improvements which
have come to majority of the people of this
country since unions were given the legal right
to organize and bargain collectively. Nobody
Is going to say that the country Is as bad OF
now as it was back in the 1920'S up to 1888.
Every line of endeavor has profited as
result of the growth of the union movement.
The grocer butcher, hardwsreman theatres
retail businesses of all kinds, banks, Industrial
enterprise, everything has shown marked up
turn since more purchasing power was placed
In the hands of those who earn their living by
their daily work and are paid wages.
Congress would do we'll to feel out the real
sentiment of the country and not make the
error of mistaking the feelings Of the public
and writing law with which the majority OF
the people of this country do not agree. In
the meantime, everyone should join PAC ana
take q part In saving the people OF this country
from the reactionaries in Washington VINO
seem determined to kill the goose that lay. tne
golden egT
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1946-02-08
Toward InfIdflon

Wage increases granted by Ford and
Chrysler as we'll as other raises which now
seem sure to come, will avail the workers
nothing if they are used as the wedge for
forcing prices still higher.
Wages which are sometimes computed
In dollars and cents per hour must be
looked upon, not from the standpoint of
how many cents there are in the dollar,
but how much the workers dollar will
purchase for him. 1t is therefore obvious,
that if wage increases are to be the ex-
pedient used to create initiation that the
workers will be the losers.
II is just as important now, yes, more
important, that wages and prices be held
in balance as they were during the war. II
initiation was dangerous then, it is doubly
so now when the country is about to be-
gin an era in which high rate of prOduc-
tivity will be the rule. Spiraling prices
will defeat the purpose of productivity
and dry up the effective demand for
goods.
As we stand upon the threshold of
highly productive period, the labor unions
must protect the workers from the ever
present danger of uncontrolled initiation,
for ii is certain now, based on the expert.
ence OF these postwar months, that wage
gains are difficult to win, whereas price
pressure usually succeeds in eleVating the
cost of the things the workers must have.
If the balance between the wages
which the workers are paid and the prices
they must pay for commodities is not
maintained, there can be but one result
inflation-and then, economic collapse.
We have had the narrowing expert
ence OF the last depression to keep us
mindful of the pitfalls, but it will require
greater efforts to prevent a recurrence of
past economic evils. The future is Strewn
with dangers for the workers against
which they must diligently guard.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1946-02-08

Last week ii was an island
with a fortress on it that the
Government declared surplus
property; this week its cows and
homing pigeons. II you've had
a feeling that something's been
missing from your union hall
because you haven't had homing
pigeons, you can pick up $135,-
900 worth of them from the Sur
plus Property Administration.
Warning to business agents;
they're no good for barbecuing
too much muscle.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1946-02-08
On Being
Kind
by
Ruth Taylor

What kind of a person do you
like best? What quality appeals
to you most?
l think If ! were asked that,
I'd say 1 liked kind people most.
Most people would agree with
me. Wouldn't you?
There's one labor leader l
know who is liked by everyone
who knows him-even by those
who don't agree with him. "Why
is he so thoroughly appreci-
ated?" l asked someone once.
The answer came after little
thought. Its because no matter
how trivial a thing you 60 to
him with, he listens courteously
and answers kindly"
That's a pretty fine tribute. l
watched him for a day at con-
vention. (The speeches were un-
usually dull.) He didn't go out of
his way to hunt up people. He
sat quietly and calmly-but
everyone who came up to him
received the same consideration
and courtesy. He had made an
art of being kind.
A VIRTUE
This Is one virtue any of us
can possess. We can all give
kindness. And it is one measure
we can safely let overflow. AL
ways try to be little kinder
than necessary.
We have all suffered from the
people who are so intent on
keeping all they can get for
themselves that they try to knife
everyone who seems to get in
their way. Let us not be like
them. Let us rather be helpful
to all who need help. Giving
can never impoverish" was faa
vorite line OF my mothers. And
never knew anyone richer in
friends. There is enough for
everyone. The greater the man
the greater the courtesy.
Think over today. How much
easier it would have been If
those whom you met had offered
kindness. But-were you kind
and courteous to all with whom
you came in contact? 1t works
both ways you know. Make a
habit of being kind and courte-
Gus to those you meet or with
whom you work. You will find
II will pay great dividends in
ease OF heart alone. You will
have done your share.
Those who bring sunshine TO
the lives of others cannot keep
it from themselves" great
man said once. And a still
greater said: "Do unto others as
We would that men do unto you"
The Golden Rule is still the most
practical rule of Life.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1946-02-08

"The government has a re-
sponsibility to the workers and
to the depressed postwar COM
munities of the nation to pro-
vide adequately for the unem-
ployed."
james w, Snyder,
Reconversion Director.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1946-02-08

Civilians will have 80, 900, 900
pounds less butter in the first
quarter of the year. according to
the Dept. of Agriculture.
Now we know which side
our bread will be butttered
on--neither.
The Dutch have found that
their cup of Java runneth
over.
Rumors that Congress Is un-
dergoing q cooling Off pc
Rod are clearly unfounded.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1946-02-08
What's
New?
By
Pfc.
EdWdrd Duck
On Leave
With The
u. S. Army
u. S. Army

1T. Sam Houston, Texas, Jan.
2s. America Is snbroiled In
industrial Etrife. Yet no one
--industrialist, I'D tor, con-
gresham or eolumnist In
cluded - openly processes an
tipathy toward labor. Their
actions and words are clearly
resctionary, we might say Bit
ter. But lsbor's enemies,
from Pegler to Fairless, from
Taft to Mccormack, proclaim
their desire to aid and protect
the common man and the pub
lie In general.
This Is understandable. 1t
would be poor psychology for
labor's enemies to admit their
identity. 1t IL easier to de-
ceivs people than to fight
them.
So the congressman doesn't
say, Let the fools eat bread
and wster!" when the mini
mum-waRe bill 10 up for q
vote. He quietly pigeon-holes
1t.
The industrialist doesn't
say, II won't give my work
ers . raise because want to
keep the money myself" He
either claims he isn't making
profits, or that his competitor
is paying 3 lower wage than
he, or that 1t would encourage
Initiation"
The columnist doesn't say,
What do you expect me to
write? am being paid a
fabulous salary to protect the
interests of those who own the
newspaper syndicate and those
who advertise with us!" He
poses as an unbiased protector
of the public interest, whose
business 1t Is TO serve up the
facts In q wholesome, concise
manner.
EDUCATED BOOBs
The vast majority Of the
American people know only
that which organized manage
ment and the kept press want
them to know. The so-cslled
'intelligentia" are q flock of
educated boobS.
And whose fault Is it1
Partially 1t Is the fault Of
our educators and our clergy
1t Is their task to teach.
Many an educational institu-
tion parrots the program and
philosophy of organized man
agement, because 1t Is con-
trolled by members of that
set"
A friend of mine recently
wrots in a letter that IF
Christ himself passed the ma
iority of the people on the
street they wouldn't recognize
him, but that II they did they
would want Him removed be-
fore he contaminated the
minds of the people with His
dangerous philosophy"
DISTURBING TEACHING
This statement, ] am sure,
was not intended either as
blasphsmy or humor. II Is
pathstically true. Bible history
will remind us that the rich
and the rulers regarded Chris
tlan teachings as disturbing
TO the order of things"
Clergy who lack the cour-
age TO preach the economic
doctrine of their particular
faith are something less than
clsrRymen. IL they attempt to
maintain that economic prin-
cipleS and problems are out OF
their sphere they are guilty of
either deception or stupidity.
What religious group Is there
today which does not have \
set of principles or q program
in regard 10 the wsge Garner
and modern economic society?
There Is none.
Therefore, / say. let the in
dividual clergy of all faiths
come forward and teach that
which has been approved by
the ecclesiastical authorities.
state institutions have
fallen down on the job. Faith
and morals are affected by
the economic structure. and a
rs-education of the masses is
most necessary.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1946-02-08

When u S. Steel President BENJAMIN Fair
less asked the President to consult manage
ment about prices, wages and profits many
steel workers wondered if his name didn't get
transposed. Maybe it should have been Less
Fair.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1946-02-08

The Journal o. Commerce
says that higher castor oil
ceilings are expected. Any,
way, Junior will continue to
20 through the roof when he
sees the stuff
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-12
American Legion Auxiliary Give
Membership Tea, Miss Adams Speaks

unit with Is years membership
record. Miss Adams presented
each with a 25-year-membership
pin. Mrs. A. H. Harriss, another
25-year member, was unable to be
present.
At the close of the meeting, the
guests were invited to the dining
room for refreshments. Mrs. D.
is. Carr presided at the punch bowl
and cakes and sandwiches were
served by Mrs. Harry Symmes,
Mrs. Wilbur Jones, Mrs. L. D.
Robinson, and Mrs. J. L. Davis.
During the social hour, Mrs. Mac
Donald played several musical Sc
lections.
The following applied for mem.
bership in the auxiliary at this
meeting: Mrs. T. H. Tate, Mrs.
Grace Ingram, Mrs. H. G.. Carney,
Mrs. Elizabeth Wells, Mrs. W. B.
Small, Mrs. Solomon B. Stern
berger, Mrs. George A. Moore,
Mrs. Elizabeth Parlier, Mrs. Hat
tie K. Stanley, Mrs. W. G. Hartzog,
Mrs. Dan R. Walker, Mrs. G. R.
wilkins, Mrs. Louis B. Borneman
and Miss Julia Spencer.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-12
PERSONALS

Miss Maud Kingsbury will leave
this evening for Washington, D. c..
where she will spend several weeks
with Miss Margaret Kingsbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clark Bellamy and
young daughter, Beth, have return
ed to Tarboro, after spending the
weekend in the city with Mr..
Bellamy's parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Marsden Bellamy at their home on
Market street.
Miss Cornelia Brady, Mrs. Ella
B. Eakins and David Brady have
returned from Aiken, S. c., where
they attended the funeral of their
brother-in-law, Ernest B. Stafford.
Mrs. P. B. Harrah has returned
to her home on Orange street,
after visit to her former home
in Lynchburg, Va.
Mrs. Carl N. Dunn Of Maxton,
who spent the weekend with Mr..
and Mrs. Carl N. Dunn, Jr., at
their home on Bradley's Creek,
is now visiting Mrs. Sam c. Sweeny
at her cottage at Wrightsville
Beach.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-12
Garden Club
ToHold Meet
This Morninq

Mrs. ]. S. Fisher Of Williams
burg, Va, who has charge of flow
er and fruit arrangements at Will
lamsburg will be the guest speak
er Of the Cape Fear Garden club
this morning at the regular meet
ing to be held in St. James reat
Hall at 10:30 o'clock.
Mrs. Fisher viii speak on Flow
er arrangements of the 18th Centu-
ry and will illustrate her talk with
colored slides.
The meeting has been called for
1O:30 o'clock instead of the usual
hour of Ii o'clock due to Mrs.
Fisher having to return to Virginia
Immediately following her talk
here.
Exhibit OF the day will be on
bulbs and members are asked to
bring arrangements to this meet
ing.
The executive board will con-
vene at 10 a. m.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-12
Cocktail Party
Given Honorinq
Kathryn Snow

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry M. Wellott
entertained Sunday afternoon at
their home in Pine Grove at e
cocktail party honoring Miss Kath-
ryn Snow, whose wedding to Major
Carl Allen will take place on We'd
nesday, February q.
Around 30 guests were invited
to call during the cocktail hours,
4 until 6 o'clock and included close
friends of the honoree.
The home was atractiveiy deco
rated for the occasion with numer-
Gus arrangements of yellow daffo-
dis and white narcissi. Miss Snow
wass presented with a lovely gift
in silver by her hosts.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-12
Supper Party
Held Sunday
AtClubhouse

MIN Cape Fear Country club was
NV scene Sunday evening Of the
s 4 in series Of Sunday night
a!n soer parties given for members
wy W heir out-of-town guests. Sup
u. was served from Z until 8
lrn .nong those attending were:
~ a. and Mrs. James F. Robertson,
=. ~. and Mrs. E. L. White, Mr.. and
~. ~, Frederick Willetts, W. G.
as-osdtoot, s,,r Mrs. Henry Taylor, Mrs.
y -aSn L. Hammer, Miss Juliette
s+ pnbertson, Mrs. Jack Morgan. Mr..
nv. .rd Mrs. Stanley Winborne, Mr..
ND ND Mrs. E. B. Towles, Mr.. and
Mrs s Heide Trask, DR.. and Mrs.
= u Watts Farthing, Mr.. and Mrs.
' ' Holmes Davis, Jr., DR.. and Mrs.
p r Ronner, Mr.. and Mrs. R.
wilson, v. 1t. W. W. Potter, F. W.
Warner;
Allen Strange, Miss Jocelyn Peck,
nil Meier. Mr.. and Mrs w. c. Park
Mr. and Mrs. F. L. LaPort, Mr..
and Mrs. Ike Granger, Jr., Mr..
md Mrs. B. H. Thompson and
hmily. Mr.. and Mrs. John c. Smith
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Bullard.
Charlie Blake, Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Lowrimore and guests, w.
v, Gayer, Tommy Hines, Mr.. and
Mrs. E. C. Hines, Carroll Koonce,
Capt. Billy Render, DR.. and Mrs.
Donald B. Koonce, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Wellott, Mrs. Hattie T.
Schiller, John Schiller, Tom Orrell,
Louis B. Orrell, Mr.. and Mrs. Ash
Cooley, George Lynch, Mr.. and
Mrs. Royce S. McClelland, Hey
ward Emerson, Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh
Morton, Mr.. and Mrs. Purneu Egg
glesto1, David Murchison, Ben
Washburn, Jr., Miss Louise Wells,
Arthur c. Diehl, Jr., Miss Ann Burr
and others.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-12
Maj. Marion Wing Assumes
Women Marines Command

CAMP LEJEUNE, Feb. 11-Maj.
Marion Wing, MCWR, has assumed
new duty as commanding officer
Of the women Marines here, sue
ceeding Major Mary Lou Parks,
who was honorably discharged
from service. For some timeMaJor
Wing acted here as assistant COM
manding officer of the WR at
Camp Lejeune. She has recently
returned from overseas, where she
was the first commanding officer
of Marine women in the Hawaiian
area.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-12
Church Auxiliary
Will Serve Supper

The Woman's Auxiliary of Oak
Grove Chapel will sponsor an
oyster supper at the home of Mrs.
H. H. Sellers, Carolina Beach road
this evening.
Supper will be served from $50
until 8 o'clock. The menu will be
as follows: Fried oysters or baked
ham, baked potatoes or potato
salad, lettuce and tomato salad,
hot rolls and butter, pie, and
coffee. Proceeds will go towards
the erection of a six-room annex
to the present church building.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-12
W.T.
Wrinkles Branch
VOWns Announced

The marriage of Minta Cathleen
Branch, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry A. Branch of Jacksonville,
Fla, formerly of Wilmington, and
James A. Wrinkles, S 1-c USNR,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. S. B. Wrinkles
of Thomaston, Ca, took place on
January 81 at Foxton, Ga.
Mrs. Wrinkles is now residing
with her grandfather, A. W. Branch
in Wilmington while her husband
is serving in the Pacific.
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-12

The American Legion auxiliary
entertained at a lovely tea this
past weekend at the American
Legion home, Third and Dock
streets, honoring families of war
veterans. Guests were invited for
4 o'clock and upon arrival they
were seated in the large living
room, tea room, and hall.
The entire first floor was beau-
tifully decorated throughout with
spring flowers and native green
cry. Mrs. ]. B. Edwards, auxlll-
ary president, presided over the
short meeting prior to the soclai
hour. Mrs. Edwards welcomed
the guests then presented Mrs. j.
c. Seymour, past president OF the
unit, who is now serving as de-
partment vice president of the
second area. Mrs. Seymour stated
that the auxiliary was the largest
organized group Of women IN
America, the present membership
being over 100000 and spoke OF the
need for many more new members
to help carry on in the greatly IN
creased need for service to the
veteran and his family.
Mrs. Seymour then presented
Miss Aurlia Adams, secretary to
the department of North Carolina.
Miss Adams has very ably served
in this position for 16 years and
is recognized nationally as one Of
the most efficient and best in
formed department secretaries.
Her eligibility to membership in
the auxiliary is from service of
three brothers in World War l.
Miss Adams stressed the fact that
all women should take pride in
their eligibility in the Legion auxi-
liary as it means their husband,
brother, or son has honorably
served his country, or as in many
cases during World War II, the
daughters also served. These
service women are eligible in their
own rights to the auxiliary and ii
they join the legion, their moth
ers, sisters and daughters are
eligible to join the legion auxiliary.
Miss Adams gave a brief history
of the service of the auxiliary to
the veteran and his family FOL
lowing World War I and told OF
the vastly increased volume OF
work now to be done for the vet
eran of World War II and his
children. Rehabilitation and child
welfare were stressed as the most
important phases of auxiliary work
at the present: Placing emphasis
on housing and securing of jobs,
disqualification and proper medical
care. The poppy program is one
of the most important auxiliary
activities due to its two-fold pur-
pose of giving the hospltallzed
crippled veteran employment and
a chance to earn some money, they
are paid for making the peoples,
the auxiliary furnishing the mate
rials, the funds received from the
annual sale of poppies, on the Sat
urday before Memorial Day, are
used to aid the families of men be-
ing hospitalized, where it is need
led. Miss Adams closed with an
invitation to all women to join the
auxiliary and aid in service to
those who have served their coun-
try.
Mrs. Edwards announced that
the local unit had recently cele-
brated it's 25th anniversary and
introduced Mrs. J. v. Granger,
Mrs. L. w. Davis and Mrs. T. j.
! Cause charter members Of the
The Wilmington morning star., 1946-02-12
Woman s Club
Plans Bridge
Party Tonight

North Carolina Junior Sorosis
will entertain this evening at the
Sorosis clubhouse, 116 North
Third street, with Valentine
bridge tournament to which the
public is invited to attend. The
tourney will start at o'clock and
players are asked to bring their
cards.
Reservations may still be made
by calling any of the following
members Of the ticket committee:
Mrs. J. H. Clendenin, 1888; Mrs.
J. H. Fussell, Jr., 54as; Mrs.
Bradley J. Wootten, 21028; or Miss
Betty Boegli, $500.