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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
Tri-vefs Pion
.compoign For
New Members

Plans for an intensified campaign
to enroll members who served in the
war against Germany and Japan, We're
discussed at meeting held last week
in the Brotherhood hall by a new local
organization known as Tri-Vets OF
World War IL.
The membership campaign will be
highlighted by distribution of litera-
ture about the organization among
all World War Ii vets in the East Liy-
erpool, Wellsville, Chester and Newell
district. Large cards inviting members
will be placed in store windows as
part of the recruiting program.
AS a means of raising money, the
organization will sponsor roller
skating party Wednesday night, Feb.
20, at Winland auditorium and a St.
Patrick's Day dance at location still
to be selected. Harry L. Smith, vice
president, is in charge of the dance
arrangements.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
Clerks Negotiate
With Merchants
On New Contract

Retail Clerks Local Union 133 have
opened negotiations with local mer-
chants for renewal of the present con-
tract covering wages and working
conditions which expired this week.
The union is seeking a union shop
clause in the new contract, according
to Jospeh Winters, secretary and busi-
ness agent for the union.
Under union shop agreement the
local would bargain with employers
on wages and working conditions for
all employees in an establishment
where members of the local are on
the. payroll, rather than for the local
members only, as at present, Mr..
Winters stated.
Local Union 1873 is affiliated with
the American Federation of Labor
and has a membership of 102.
Mr.. Winters wishes to inform the
members of the Brotherhood that the
w. T. Grant store is still on the un-
fair list, and asks that members of
the organization withhold their pat
ronage as long as the company main
tains their present attitude.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
New Jersey
SoIonS Puzzled
Bv 'Whodunif'

Trenton, n. j. - (FP). - who
passed the pamphlets is the cur
rent big mystery in New Jerseys state
house. Four pieces of literature about
Gov. Walter E. Edges vicious new
anti-strike bill were placed on every
senate and assembly desk before the
session opened.
Three of them, denouncing the bill
as shocking ;. a hodgepodge," were
issued by the New Jersey Federation
of Labor. They were signed by Pres.
Louis P. Marciante and Sec.-Treas.
Vincent ]. Murphy, mayor of Newark.
But the fourth pamphlet was un-
signed 1t was collection of editorials
the governor for the bill,
which calls for a 80-day cooling-off
period before strikes and power to
seize struck plants.
A little sleuthing turned up the
fact that the anonymous pamphlet,
printed without union label on stiff,
glossy paper, was the governors own
idea. Who paid for it? The state of
New Jersey. Edge decided it was
public document"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
Soufherners Condemn FiIibusfer
As 'DisqrocefuI And InfoIerobIe'

Nashville, Tenn.-QLNS). - "The
time to permit filibusters in America
has passed" declare $500 Southern
ers, who have signed petition ad-
dressed to the United States Senate,
urging majority rule and asking the
Senate to end filibusters by invoking
cloture.
"We southern citizens, proud of
the part played by southerners in es-
tablishing these United States of
America and in drafting its Consti-
tuition, declare that Senators engag-
ing in filibuster flout not only the will
of the Senate, but the best traditions
of the South" says the petition, pre-
sented to Senator Alben Barley, ma
jority leader, by the Southern Con-
ference for Human Welfare.
Many Signers Prominent
The petition includes signers from
each of the 13 southern states, in
cluding over 100 from Mississippi,
home of filibusterers Bilbo and East
land. The signers urge the Senate
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14

latter giving adequate opportunity
for full discussion to halt any filibus-
ter by invoking cloture, to maintain
majority rule and preserve democ-
racy."
Among the prominent individuals
terming the filibuster "disgraceful
and intolerable" are: Mark Ethridge,
publisher, Louisville, KY, Times and
Courier-Journal and recent emissary
of President Truman to the Balkans;
DR.. Frank P. Graham, president, Uni
versity of North Carolina; Mrs. AL
fred Taylor, director of Education
and Organization, Democratic Party,
Tex; Mrs. M. E. Tilly, Woman's So
ciety of Christian Service, Methodist
Church, Atlanta, Ca; Harry w.
Schacter, president, Kentucky Mer-
chants Association; Rev. Marshall
national commander, Sons
of Confederate Veterans, Tennessee;
Aubrey Williams, publisher, South
ern Farmer, Ala; Mortimer May,
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
Ldrge Crowd
At Meeting
OF l. u. l30
President Duffy
Gives Fine Talk

The last meeting of Local Union
13O was very well attended with much
interest being shown. Our attendance
is on the upgrade but we still have
room in the meeting hall for a few
others. If more would turn out at the
meetings and show some interest in
what is being done to help solve the
problems and aid the few who are try
ing to help us, we could get results
a lot quicker If we all get together
and pull one way, we can go places.
President Duffy was visitor at
the meeting and gave US very in
spring talk. His advice and counsel
was instrumental in enabling us to
solve several trade problems brough.
before the local.
A communication was received from
Trades and Labor Council asking our
participation in an open meeting to
be held on Wednesday evening, Feb.
20. The central body is endeavoring to
settle several controversial conditions
labor i'm this locality. To be
successful in their efforts, they must
have the wholehearted cooperation of
all organized labor.
With convention time not too far in
the distance, now is the time to draft
resolutions for this years session. All
resolutions must reach headquarters
not later than May /, to insure pub
lication in the printed program.-O.
C. 1870. a
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
Special Meeting
For DecoI Girls
Monday Evening

In answer to several inquiries re-
garding the situation at the w. T.
Grant store, Local Union 1874 wishes
to inform their members, and the
trade as whole, this company is
still on the unfair list and not en-
titled to the patronage of members of
organized labor. Several reports have
been making the rounds that the com
pany has signed an agreement with
the Clerks union and the pickets have
been withdrawn. Part of the state
ment is true as regards to no picket
being on duty at the present time, but
should not be taken as confirmation
that the company has changed their
attitude toward organized labor.
Officials of the Clerks union an
nOunce that as soon as the necessary
help is available, the picket line will
be restored.
Members of Local 124 were sad
dened by the sudden death of Mary
Barnhart, and wish to extend their
sympathy to her family. Our regrets
go also to Maud and Claire Looman,
in the death of their daughter, Con-
ME. The parents are both members
OF this local and employed at the
Edwin M. Knowles China Co.
Norman Whipler gave full report
of the last meeting of Trades and
Labor Council and the local went on
record to support the central body in
their many activities.
A Resolution Committee was ap-
pointed and includes Lois Coleman,
Margaret Curley, Rose Stewart,
Thomas Woods, Norman Whipler and
Claire Armstrong. The committee
wishes that you get your resolutions
in early in order that they may be
thoroughly discussed upon the floor.
A special meeting for decal girls
has been called for Monday evening
at 7:30 p. m. in our regular meeting
room. Four girls from each plant are
asked to attend, this meeting. Condi-
tions are at critical point among the
members of this trade so we urge
all shops to see that proper represen-
tation is sent to this meeting-O. c. !
124.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14

need for unity in labor's ranks and
start many of its wayward units on
the way home.
Outstanding news announced by the
Executive Council during it's final
sessions included:
John L. Lewis, taking his new
seat on the Executive Council as the
representative of 100000 coal miners,
declared that the dominant position
of the AFL in organized labor will be
increasingly recognized" by Ameri-
can workers and the public in the
months ahead.
q Generous reaffiliation terms
were offered to the Brewery Workers
Union, which will hold conference
late next month to consider immedi-
ate return to the AFL.
@Full cooperation to overcome
the nations housing crisis and to
meet long range need for new home
construction was pledged to the gov
ernment.
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
Guffey Sees Move
.Te Break Unions
In Sfeers Sfond

Washington (FP). = A planned
campaign on the part of the greatest
and wealthiest corporations in Amer
ica to hold up the American people
for exorbitant price increases or to
destroy American labor" was seen by
Sen. Joseph F. Guffey Cd, Pa.) in a
speech Feb. sharply criticizing the
L. S. Steel Corp. for its stubborn re-
fusal to compromise with its striking
workers.
Guffey got the Senate floor during
the FEPC filibuster of southern poll
tabers to take up the steel strike sit
uation.
The Pennsylvania, who has been
good friend of organized labor
throughout his long period of service,
charged that ''the blame for the pres
ent strike rests squarely on the COM
pany. This does not seem to be mere
ly of U. S. Steel setting a pattern and
the rest of the industry following suit
but rather planned campaign on
the part of the greatest and wealth
lest corporations in America to hold
up the American people for exorbi-
tant price increases, or to destroy
American labor.
"The government of this country is
faced with great responsibility in
this hour, and hope that the legisla-
tive branch of the government will ac-
cept that responsibility. | support
wholeheartedly Pres. Truman's recon-
mendation of a wage increase for the
steel workers. | have grave doubt
that the passage of fact-finding legis-
lation would have solved this strike
problem. The facts have been found
the workers have cooled off for far
more than 80 days, without the COM
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
Cops Fired For
Joining Union

Wichita, Kans.-(FP). - As seven
police officers were thrown off the
city payroll for joining Local 976,
American Federation of State County
& Municipal Employees (AFL) lead
ers of the newly formed union said
they would seek a legal test Of it's
right to organize policemen.
An estimated 1870 of the police
force have signed up with the union
in defiance of city commission rul-
ing which gives City Manager Russell
Mcclure the power to suspend, fire or
denote those who join.
A committee, including Pres. Frank
f. Welsh Of the Kansas Federation
of Labor and Pres. Fred Griffith of
the Wichita Trades & Labor Assem-
bly,, is seeking to convince the COM
missioners to change their anti-union
stand.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
Metal Trades
Unions Back
SteelWorkers

Seattle-(FP). Strides toward
united action of all labor in the fight
for higher wages were taken in the
metal trades workers pledged full
support to the key strike of United
Steelworkers.
Statements of support were issued
by representatives Of three AFL and
one unaffiliated union as the Wash
ington State Industrial Union Coun-
Gil called a statewide conference to
form a strike-support committee and
Bus. Agent A. F. O'Neill of an lntl.
Bro. of Boilermakers (AFL) local
called a joint meeting of AFL black
smiths, molders, warehousemen and
machinists, all of whom have taken
strike votes against the Washington
Metal Trades Inc, to work out COM
mon strategy. "We are all in the same
boat together" O'Neill said.
"We are supporting all labor in
these historic wage struggles now TAX
ing place." Sec. M. f. McLaren of the
Seattle Metal Trades Council stated.
"If one labor group falls then we all
fall together. The Natl. Assn. of
Manufacturers is doing everything it
can to break labor"
"The steel strike is the most i'm
portant in the history of the U. S."
said l. A. Sandvigen of Local 70, lntl.
Assn. of Machinists (unaffiliated). ut
will not only set the wage patterns
but, more important, will determine
the question of what manufacturers
call "price relief If workers get wage
increases and the price increases al
lowed manufacturers are excessive
then labor has lost their strike"
Neil Pardo of the Intl. Molders &
Foundry Workers Union and Fred
Grammar of the Init. Bro. Of Black
smiths also said AFL support of the
was urgent.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
Governor Burs
Compensation
For Strikers

Columbus, O.-FP).- Gov. Frank
j. Lausche CD has turned down lab
or's request for special session OF
the Ohio legislature to provide job
less benefits for striking workers. The
present law withholds unemployment
compensation from workers involved
in labor dispute except a lockout.
The government termed the pro-
posal "unsound and dangerous" in a
letter to James p. Griffin, administra-
tor of Local 1862, United Steelwork-
ers.
''In my opinion" Lausche said,
government ought not in any way
finance either management or labor
in the furtherance of strike If and
when government begins to finance
either one or both of the parties to
industrial strikes the very foundation
of your democratic state and nation
is endangered"
Ohio organized labor, whose sup
port helped Lausche into the guber-
material seat, has also been protesting
other inequalities in state unemploy-
ment legislation. Spokesman point out
that Ohio has one of the worst rec
ords in the country in paying bene-
fits under the Suitability" and avail
ability" clauses.
In the first half of 1915, liz of the
unemployed were turned down for
benefits under the suitable work"
category of the bureau of unemploy-
ment compensation while the percent
age throughout the country was near
er pc. Close to 30% were reported
under the availability"
statue in contrast to an average 69t
to 7ft in other states.
Ohio in the second hardest hit state
in the nationwide steel strike with
100000 workers idle.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
Guards Indicted
For Murder
Of Two Pickefs

Bloomington, Ill.-(FP).- Murder
charges were lodged Feb. against
four thugs employed by the Toledo
Peoria & Western Railroad who killed
two pickets and wounded three the
day before in flareup at Gridley.
Demand that the men be indicted
for murder was raised by Vice Pres.
w. C. keiser of the Bro. of Locomotive
Firemen & Enginemen (unaffiliated) /,
representing the 13 railroad unions
which have been on strike against
the railroad since the government re-
turned the line to private ownership
last Oct. /.
Keiser asked for indictments
against George P. McNear, president
Of the line, and other company Off
cials. All five victims were shot in the
back.
McNear is directly connected with
the murders, according to Deputy Cor
oner Ben Harper, who told reporters
in Peoria that when he took the names
of the men in the armored section of
the death train one man identified
himself as George P. McNear Jr.
Coroner Roy Mcclellan expressed
the opinion that the cars were made
especially for the run. The cars were
steel-plated, protected by bullet-proof
glass and contained "enough ammu-
milton to stand off an army" as well
as nine shotguns and two rifles, he
said.
The four guards accused of murder
are Roy Daley of Peoria, former
deputy sheriff, Everett j. Parks of
Canton, former marine, Rolla J.
Smith and his brother Lewis, both Of
Blandsyille.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
New Jersey LoboI
Menoced BY
Anfi-Sfrike Bill

Trenton, N. J.-(FP).-Gov.W Walter
E. Edge (R) has crowned his long
labor-baiting career by proposing the
most drastic piece Of anti-labor legis-
lation ever concocted in this state The
bill, which would give Edge powers
of seizure never before allowed any
New Jersey governor and completely
shackle labor's right to strike, calls
for:
/. A state board of mediation hear
ing on labor disputes to last Is days.
2. A 45-day cooling-off period dur
ing which the union is compelled to
work under existing conditions, after
which time strike vote may be taken.
3. Appointment of fact-finding
committee after the strike poll is in
vestigated for minimum of 20 days.
A. Power to Immediately seize and
operate plants in the industries speci-
fled whenever strike exists or is
threatened and to maintain existing
wage conditions indefinitely.
Even without enactment of the sci
zure clause, the bill would paralyze
unions for minimum of 80 days be-
cause it outlaws strikes during the
whole period of fact-finding and cool
ing-off.
The bill, known as S 81 and intro
duced by Senate Pres. Hayden Proctor,
covers labor disputes in transporta-
ton, light, gas, electric, steam, heat
and light companies, telegraph and
telephone services and tunnels, bridges
and canals. Edge has stretched the
term public utility to include even
taxicabs.
Labor leaders will bet their chance
to fight the union-busting bill at pub
lie hearings to be held Feb. Is before
the senate judiciary committee.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14

Fthe opinion that any hasty action at
this time would be putting the cart
before the horse, so to speak, sup
porting their claim that the installa-
tion Of modern machinery to date
within the industry, has not resulted
in less job opportunities.
No doubt time itself will be the
answer to the problem but in the
meantime we must all be on our guard
to investigate any further develop
ments, and take the necessary meas
ures to combat same.
Bro. Robert Mccormack was elect
ed vice president, filling the vacancy
created by the resignation of Harold
Winters.
President Guy Digman appointed
the following brothers on the Resolu-
ton Committee: Harry Podewels,
James Kelly, William Haney, Ernest
Terrence, and William Burlingame.
Anyone having resolutions to offer
should get in touch with the commit
tee who will aid in drawing them up
In the proper manner to be presented
before the local for adoption or re-
lection. All resolutions must be in
headquarters not later than May /, to
insure publication in the printed pro-
gram for the convention.
Two brothers were suspended for
of dues, and one was
expelled for accepting employment in
an unfair shop. 1t is with regret that
the local is forced to take such action.
The former case, no doubt, is the re-
suit of carelessness, and the suspend
ed brothers not only lose their stand
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
Death CIuims
veferon Member
OF Brotherhood

1t is with deep regret we announce
the death of Edward J. Miller, vet
teran member Of the organization who
died Feb. Q in the Alliance City Hos
pital, following a four-month illness.
I'D" as he was familiarly known
throughout the trade was a true
union man in all respects. Countless
times over the span Of years can we
recall the numerous times he gave
willingly Of his time and energy to
to promote the interests of his fellow
man and the organization he held so
highly. Younger members Of the Bro
therhood might we'll follow the exam
pie set by Mr.. Miller in all respects.
He was fearless when he thought his
cause was right and just, but never
to the point where he failed to realize
there are two sides to any contro-
versy. He might well be termed man
who had the courage to follow through
his convictions.
He was caster by trade and affi-
lated with Local Union No. 4, Ma
tiOnal Brotherhood Of Operative Pot
ters. He left East Liverpool about 90
years ago, and was last employed at
the Salem China Co. He retired from
the trade about four years ago, when
he was granted honorary membership
i'm the organization.
He is survived by two brothers,
Clarence Miller of Sebring; Walter
Miller of Evansville and two sisters,
Mrs. Charles Lutz and Mrs. George
Zeller, both Of Urbana, Ill.
Funeral services were held Tues
day at the Moosman Vogt Funeral
Home in Sebring, with Rev. Vernon p.
Martin, minister of the First Presby- |
terian Church, officiating. Burial was
made in East Liverpool
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
ONCE IN A LIFETIME

Cascade, Ia.--(FP). - The man
who bit the dog will please step
out of the light just little to
make room for real character in
the news.
He is the manager of the Iowa
Telephone & Telegraph Co., here.
His identity is a secret otherwise,
for what he did might prove en-
barrassing in business circles where
his brand of honesty is subordinated
to zeal for profits.
Telephone operators, represented
by Virginia Cigrand of Cascade and
Business Man, Edward A. Meyers
of Local B-263, Intl. Bro. of Electri-
cal Workers (AFL), had asked for
a 20b wage increase. The manager
asked for a few minutes to ex-
anime his books and the union rep
resentatives wondered if they had
General Motors situation on
their hands.
Then the manager came out with
some figures on sheet of paper.
would this do" he asked.
The union representatives looked
and gasped. In response to the
original demand Of 20% raises, the
manager had worked out counter
proposal for 21R.
The company's offer was ac-
cepted.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14

welfare.
We appreciate the stand taken by
Congressman Bailey in regards to or
ganized labor, and feel it is our duty
to inform the laboring class in this
vicinity, that they have real friend
in Washington.
Bro. Mazzie made a report of a
recent investigation by the Health
Committee which showed a little i'm
provement in sanitary conditions in
the shop. He cited the cooperation the
committee has received from the var
ious departments in the plant, but re-
ported there are still few individ-
uals who seem to get satisfaction in
ignoring the rules. The local has ask
ed all employees to act as inspectors,
and report the names of all violators
and the local will take the necessary
steps to curb the practice Of their
childish pranks.
The report of the Labor Manage
ment committee showed progress in
eliminating hazardous conditions on
the shop. These have been taken care
of satisfactorily with the exception
of the bowl jobs, which will be taken
care of as soon as the necessary equip
ment for the installation of dust
remover is available.
Bro. Sargent, delegate to the Gen.
trail Labor Union, reported on the ac-
tivities of the central body and told of
the fine movie film shown at the last
meeting. President Sontag appointed
Bro. Sargent to make the necessary
arrangements for showing the film,
"A Date With w. Va.," in technicolor,
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
Where Are Those Nyl0ns?

Observation-Disclosures hos
iery manufacturers produced over 81.
million dozen pairs of nylon stockings
during 1945. Of these, less than 13
thousand dozen pairs were exported
during the year according to Depart
ment of Commerce figures.
The exported nylons went mostly to
Mexico and Cuba where there is no
OPA price ceiling, but the remainder,
a humping total enough to give each
woman i'm the land several pairs, are
stacked up in some warehouse as the
makers hope that OPA will lift re-
tail prices.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1946-02-14
Jiggermen Host To
Visitors From Salem
And Sebring Locals

Local Union No IL host to visitors from Salem and
bring locals at their meeting Tuesday evening The visiting broth
welcomed guests and added little punch discus
sing problems facing the trade today.
The chief topic of discussion seemed the
matte jgger and what effects will have the trade in the f
ture of these o-caled Iron men, installed the
various plants throughout the trade Some seemed feel that the
time hand establish opportunities for those who
will be displaced by the automatic gger while others