Evening star., 1946-12-30

munlSC influence III lCS COuuCuS dIlo
unions already has brought results,
and seems to be gathering mo-
mentum, it was reported today.
The campaign, led by right-wing
officials, including Philip Murray,
president, and James B. Carey, sec
retary- treasurer, grew out Of a reso-
luton of the recent CIO conven-
ton. 1t stated simply that, 1--WE
resent and reject efforts of the Com
munist Party" and others to Inter
fere in affairs of the CIO," and
that such influence would not be
tolerated.
But the idea behind the resolu-
ton was picked up and spread
quickly among the unions and State
organizations. The Communists now
are described as "scurrying for
cover" and officials hope the "fel-
low travellers" will follow suit.
Member Loss Expected.
1t was admitted the drive may
result in "some casnalties"-loss of
members and unions.
Here are some Of the develop
ments of recent weeks in the anti
Communist campaign:
The New York State CIO organi-
zation, despite large concentration
of extreme left-wingers in NewsYcrk
City, ratified the Atlantic City con-
vention action.
The Wisconsin State Industrial
Union Council tossed out left-wing
leaders, electing an entirely new
slate of anti-Communist officers.
Massachusetts, union officials
passed resolution barring Com
munists from holding Office in the
State organization.
New Jersey Action.
y The New Jersey State CIO Coun-
ell adopted a resolution stronger
than the national convention, the
Ieft-wingers receiving what was
described as a terrific shellacking"
on a roll call vote.
The CIO United Office and Pro-
fessional Workers, frequently at
tackled as an extreme leftist union,
instructed it's 200 locals to exercise
the "firmest union discipline" to
curb interference by the Communists
or other outside groups in union
affairs.
At the same time, Lewis Merrill,
president of the union, resigned as
contributing editor of the Commu-
mist magazine, New Masses.
Curran Called Fascist Beast
Joseph Curran, head of the Ma
tional Maritime Unions, resigned as
co-chairman of the Committee for
Maritime Unity, grouping OF mar
itime unions that includes Harry
Bridges West Coast Longshoremen.
Mr.. Curran, once regarded as an
extreme leftist, has engaged for sew
eral months in a fight against Com
munists in his union. AS result he
now is described by his adversaries
as "a Fascist beast"
In addition. it was said, CIO lead
ers refused to permit Reid Robinson,
head of the left-wing Mine, Mill
and Smelter Workers, to become a
candidate for reelection as CIO
vice president at the convention.
John Brophy, national director OF
CIO state ana city councils, recently
was successful in cancelling f1nan-
ciaI contribution which the Los An
geles CIO Council was prepared to
make to left-wing national Negro
organization.
Carey Wins in Pittsburgh.
He acted under a recentrevision OF
rules governing the councils which
confines their activities to issues OF
local or State concern and matters
of general policy indorsed by the
National CIO. Mr.. Murray was
given power to seize the property
and funds of the councils for VIOLA
ton of the new rules.
In still another important devel-
opment, slate of officers backed by
Mr.. Carey defeated the leftist in
cumbent leaders of the huge Pitts
burgh local of the United Electrical
Workers. A few years ago Mr.. Carey
Was LOSSGu OuL VI t4iC oAaSA@AA AAAN~~~
family by leftWingers.
Sponsors of the anti-Communlst
wanted the movement to come in
resolution and subsequent drive
a democratic way" from the locals
and councils. That is just the way
they say it is working out. They
wanted no campaign Of suppression
that would supply additional am
munition to the leftists.
Postponed for Years.
The drive against the Communists
had been postponed for several years
principally for two reasons. First,
to allow the youthful CIO time to
gather enough strength to with
stand an internal struggle. Second,
to avoid any resulting interference
with production during the war.
An important part Of the battle
against subversive elements, 1T Is
said, is the CLOS constant battle
against racial discrimination and