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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20
Palestine LocuI
Holds Short And
Snoppy Session

East Palestine, Ohio.-In the abb
sence of our president and vice
president, Had" Vile, an old hand
at that game, took over and
handled the affairs before Local
Union 156 quite well at our meet
ing Monday night.
The meeting was very short and
snappy with only routine business
matters to come before the local
for transaction. This adds further
proof to the activity of our shop
committee in meeting conditions
as they arise on the shop and set
tling them before they reach the
danger stage.
We hear Hartford Patterson is
up and around the house now. We
wish him lots of luck and speedy
recovery. Hurry back Hartford!
The few nice days we had
seemed to give everyone spring
fever, and that's the time that love
is (supposed) to flourish. But in
stead of love blooming we hear
the fellows singing, "You Broke
the Only Heart That Ever Loved
You" To B. D., come forth "Bub"
with the details.
The members of Local Union 156
are looking forward to the coming
picnic and few cash prizes of
fered for contests featuring Off
GERS of local unions. While we do
not have any Charley Paddock or
Jesse Lones listed on our rolls, we
know from past experience that
some of our officials can really
pick them up and lay them down
when the occasion demands.
The sixty-four dollar question:
Is that lovelight in the eyes of our
ware carrier and that cute little
finisher 20. c. 156.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20
Geo. Viewed
Is Honored
At Wurwick
Sewers Connection
With Wheeling Firm

Wheeling, w. Va. - On Thurs
day, March 18th, the employees Of
the Warwick China Co., presented
Mr.. George B. Vieweg, general
manager of the concern, fine gen
uine leather travelling bag in token
of their appreciation for the splen-
did relationship existing between
management and employees during
the past twelve years in which Mr..
Vieweg has been in charge We
Of Local Union No. are indeed
sorry to learn of his resignation
from the company, effective March
18th. We wish to take this oppor-
tunity to wish him much happiness
and success in the future.
Mr.. Vieweg came to the War
wick as general manager, follow
ing the death of c. f. Jackson,
president and general manager in
1885, serving in that capacity until
October 1943 when he was named
vice president Of the plant, after
the passing of George w. Bowers
in October 1943. After the sale of
the company to the American Ii
moges interests in February 1945,
Mr.. Vieweg again became general
manager of the company, in which
capacity he has since served.
Mr.. Vieweg states he has no
plans for the immediate future,
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20
Cambridge Firm
InsfuIIs First
Electric WhirIer

Cambridge, Ohio.-The first local
meeting in March was held on
Wednesday, March 13, with Vice
Chairman Bill Rowe presiding in
the absence of Chairman Wade.
The flu bug has caught a great
many members, causing consider
able absenteeism from work. Cam
bridge schools have been closed
this week because of the epidemic.
Balloting in the primary election
for national officers was held
March 13, with a good number
casting their votes.
The shop committee had some
reports of minor grievances being
settled satisfactorily and others
pending investigation. Anon g
these were an attempt by the firm
to change the work week and a
problem as to who was to move
ware at certain times in the brush
ing room.
A few brothers gave enlighten-
ing discussions on pending labor
legislation. Brother James Coffee
gave a report of the Guernsey Me-
mortal Hospital Committees Sc
lection of a memorial donated by
Universal employees.
The first electric whirler and
dust collector has been installed
for Jiggerman Dan Killenger's fin
isher. They are to be installed on
all finishers' benches. This should
improve health and dust condi-
tions.
A collection of approximately
$4,000 was taken up through the
shop recently for Brother Don
Poole, caster, who has been off
sick for several months.
Universal plant No. / had fire
scare a few weeks ago when the
Cambridge Lumber Company wood
working plant across the street
from the shop burned, sending
flames and sparks over the roof in
a menacing manner. Supt. Earl
Tritt arrived at the shop and mus
tered night workers and volun-
teers to put out sparks on the
roof.-O. C. 122.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20

ring one Of the most enthusiastic
meetings, called for the purpose of
shaping up the entertainment and
athletic plans, which was held last
Saturday night at n. B. of 0. p.
Headquarters.
Members of the committee from
Canonsburg, Minerva, Salem, East
Palestine, Paden City, Sebring and
Wellsville, let it be known in no
uncertain terms that the people
from their districts are ready to
back the general committee up to
the limit, in making the mid-sum-
mer outing, real success in the
fullest sense of the terms. The
session at which the picnic plans
were outlined lasted from 7:30
o'clock until 11:30, so great was
the interest displayed in getting
the preliminary plans under way
satisfactorily.
The committee selected 1947
Buick Special 4-Door Sedan to
make the daily trip from TURK
Garage to the Diamond where it
will soon be on display. Keeping
in mind the idea that nothing is
too good for the potters, the COM
mittee selected the $4,000 automo-
bile after looking over all the
models and makes of the new post
war automobiles. Buick quality is
too we'll known to need comment
and needless to say the appoint
ments and upholstery are of the
best. No one viii doubt the COM
mittee's statement that someone is
going to receive the biggest dimes
worth in the history of the picnic.
No other purchases were report
ed by the committee, but the mem
bers are looking over skates, dolls,
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20

more and more to the work along
health lines and we wish at this
time to express our satisfaction
with the work of the health COM
mittee. They are doing a fine job
and have made much progress, but
there is still. great deal to be
done. This can be accomplished
with a little more cooperative
spirit from our members.
. We have a five-room, fully
equipped hospital with full time
nurse in charge, and a doctor visits
the plant at regular intervals. Our
X-ray machine is of the latest de-
sign.
1t is the duty of every worker to
keep his bench as clean as possible
and he should consider it a duty
to see that his fellow worker does
likewise. We are fighting a dis
ease, which in large part is
brought about through careless
ness. We cannot afford to relax
our efforts one bit for we cannot
afford to lose.
Bros. Harold Draker, kilnman
and Ed. Smith, warehouseman who
are patients at Molly Stark Sana-
torium are doing well we are in
formed. Doubtless they would APP
preciate cards from their friends
back in the trade. Time goes very
slowly when you are forced into
vacation as they are. A card from
friend breaks the monotony for
awhile.
We not only look forward to our
national potters' picnic which we
are glad is being resumed, but are
also keenly interested in our shop
picnic to be held this summer. The
committee is planning a big affair,
the best in the trade being their
goal, and they seem to have found
the method to obtain the funds re-
quired. We congratulate them on
the progress they have made to
date.
The Cronin China is making
plans for many changes in the
shop which will result in a much
better place to work. Several cleo
trio whirlers have arrived and will
be installed shortly, two new decal
machines. are expected within
month, and new dipping machine
and brushing machine is included
in the improvements.
Our resolution committee has
been appointed and members hav-
ing ideas they want brought be-
fore the convention should lose no
time in presenting same to the
committee.
The primary election was held
at our last meeting and we had
very good vote, but doesn't it seem
strange that those who howl the
loudest about our officials never
show on the day we choose those
officials. We are proud and thank
full for those who realize their re-
sponsibilities as members of the
organization and avail themselves
of the privilege of the ballot box.
They are builders and we should
have more of them.
Mr.. George White, claim man.
ager of the N. B. 0. P. group in
surance and his assistant, can
vassed the shop during the past
week and succeeded in writing up
a large number of our members for
group insurance. We will not be
satisfied until the day when all of
our members are fully protected
under the plano. c. 70.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20
Minerva Local Very Active
Although They Foil To Make
Headlines. Scribe Reports

Minerva, Ohio. - Even though
news from here does not appear in
the Herald as often as it should,
Local Union 70 is still very much
alive and active. Since the begin
nlng of the year we have enjoyed
an increase in attendance at our
local meetings, which no doubt is
due in large part to our require
ments that every shop committee
be represented by at least one
member or the entire committee is
subject to a fine.
This procedure has brought good
results for it means an informed
local as well as an informed men,
bership. 1t also affords an oppor-
tunity for training our young
members in the aims and ideals of
the Brotherhood.
At our last meeting in Febru-
ary we enjoyed the pleasure of
visit from President Duffy which
as always was inspiring and en-
Tightening. His talk dwelt largely
on the progress made and the diff
ficulties encountered since the be-
ginning of the war period. Our
members can well be proud of their
organization, it's leadership and
their method of doing business.
AS is always the case on visit
of our national president, many
questions concerning trade and or
ganization matters were asked
him, all of which were satisfac-
torily answered to all parties con-
cerned.
Our attention is being drawn
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20
Poor Attendance
Brings Action At
Local Union IS

Coshocton, o. - Everyone seems
to be talking about poor attend
ance at local union meetings, but
Local Union rs intends to do some
thing about it. While we have the
thought in mind the local is better
off without those members who are
compelled to attend their union
meetings, the thought also comes
forth that if these same indi-
viduals are to receive the benefits
gained by group working as a
unit to promote the interests of
their trade, then these same in
dividuals should be made to
shoulder their share of RESPONSE
bility.
Further discussion on the mat
ter will be held at our next meet
ing on March 27, and in all pos
sibility steps taken to correct the
situation. Every member is re-
quested to be present at this meet
ing and have their say of what
should be done.
The social committee again
came forth in fine style and
served delicious luncheon.
We were glad to see where
Idora Park was chosen as the site
for this years annual picnic. Since
it has been five years since our
last reunion, the picnic this year
should be bigger and better than
ever and the potters in Coshocton
have already began laying their
plans to be on hand June 14th.-
0. c. Is.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20
Ividen, n,Lorcombe
Named Delegates
To Sfufe Meefinq

The last meeting of Local Union
130, kilnfiremen, helpers and
trackmen, held on Friday evening,
March Ia, was without doubt one
of the most interesting we have
held for some time. 1t sort of left
the impression with your o. c..
that the old spirit again prevails
in L. u. 130 and the members are
letsrmined 20 join with one and
all in promoting the interests of
our trade.
Especially were we pleased to
see so many new faces. The new
lcomers showed the spirit of trade
unionism and many of them Joined
in the discussion Of the various
topics brought before the local.
Better late than absent seems
to be the motto of our officers.
The meeting opened with Bro. Sam
Lockhart in the chair. He was re-
lieved by Vice President Warren
Riley, who in turn handed over
the gavel to President Willis Van
Dyne when he entered upon the
scene. 1t seems the late comers
were a little detained by their
housework-helping the little lady
with the dishes.
In the course of proceedings,
Floyd Jividen and Charles Lar
combe were selected to represent
the local at the Ohio State Fed
Grafton of Labor Conference, to be
held at Columbus on March 30.
The conference was called to dis
cuss anti-labor measures pending
both in Congress and the Ohio
General Assembly. We feel the
above named brothers are well
qualified to represent us at the
state meeting.
The necessary particulars re-
garding the application of Bro.
Lawrence Alton for honorary mem
bership was approved and ordered
sent to headquarters. We wish
him we'll in his new position.
A withdrawal card was issued
Bro. Alfred E. Moore who recently
enlisted in the army.
Rumor has it Lester Shaw is al
ready at work grooming his car
for a trip to the Potters' Picnic. If
possible he wants to take Dorman
Michaels along as navigator. Bro.
Michaels is an expert with road
maps and compass, having trav-
eled extensively through the South
in recent years.-O. c. 130.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20
Detroit Mailers Granted
Substantial Pay Raise

Detroit, Mich. - A new weekly
scale for Detroit Mailers Union 40
(AFL) has been worked out grant
ing workers on the 371h-hour day
shift $77.50, for a 35-hour after
noon shift $3.50, and for the mid
night shift, 35 hours, at $3.50.
This is raise of over 20 cents
an hour for day men and over 33
cents for the other classified work
ers. The new contract is retroac-
tive to November /, 1916, with a
three-week paid vacation period, a
liberal sick and accident benefit
and the observance of all Interna-
tional Typographical Union laws.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20
Wheo+Iey Visitor
At Lost Meeting
Of LocuI No. 96

Perth Amboy, N. i've were
agreeably surprised at the last
meeting of Local Union sc when
none other than First Vice Presi-
dent E. L. Wheatley paid us a
visit. 1t has been quite sometime
since any of our national officials
have dropped in on us, but we do
not mention this in the form of a
complaint for we know they are
very busy and kept on the jump
every minute of their time.
We were sorry more of our
members did not avail themselves
of the opportunity to hear Bro.
Wheatley's remarks for they were
very timely and to the point. He
answered many questions put to
him in a very satisfactory manner
and | am sure all his listeners
came away from the meeting in a
much better frame of mind.
Since we meet only once a
month, the primary election for
national officials and delegates to
the AFL convention was the major
item of business on the agenda.
Although we had a fair represen-
tation at the polls, we noticed a
few of our constant complainers
were conspicuous by their alb
sence. To these brothers we pass
along the following reminder, if
the affairs of the organization are
not handled in the manner in
which you think they should be,
bear in mind you are making no
effort to correct the situation by
staying away from the polls.
Although it was nearing the
hour of midnight before the meet
ing broke up, not one member left
the hall before the final rap of the
presidents gayel calling for ad-
journment.
Bro. Wheatley went out of his
way to see that one of our mem
bers, Bro. Hugh Church arrived
home safely. 1t seems Hughie had
only a few minutes to catch the
last ferry and had it not been for
the taxi service by Ed, he would
have had to walk seven miles on
the trek homeward.-O. c. SO.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20
Newsprint Shortage
Factor In Suspension

Washington, D. C. QLNS).-
The Union Herald, one of the best
known labor papers of the South,
which has been published for three
decades at Raleigh, N. c., has sus-
pended publication. The Capital
Printing Co. of Raleigh, publishers
of the paper, said that major OBJ
stacle in continuing it was 1.-The
difficulty in securing adequate
quantities of newsprint, beginning
in the war period with no immedi-
ate prospect of improvement in a
period of peace" Another OBJ
stacle, it said, was unfair and un-
friendly labor legislation, as well
as many mechanical difficulties"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20
NOn-Farm Employment
Remains At High Level

Washington, D. c. Reports
from 95 principal labor market
areas show that despite seasonal
declines in trade and service in
dustries, non-agricultural employ
ment continued at high levels in
January, states a release from the
U. S. Employment Service. USES
Director Robert C. Goodwin indi-
Gates in his report that non-farm
workers in January totaled two
and one-half million more than in
January 1916, and he predicts that
this condition will hold until
Spring.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20
Great Plans Laid
BY Committee F0r
On June II

With the picnic date set and the park selected and with
the entertainment plans the most extensive and the most at
tacve laid the nineteenth annual outing and reunion
of the members of the National Brotherhood of Operative
Poter and employees of the pottery industry to be held at
dora Park Youngstown Ohio Saturday June 14h promises
be of the greatest and most notable gatherings In the
history of the organization and the industry.
This bright assurance was held out by the Executive
Committee having charge of the preliminary details follow
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20

AFL TRANSFERS EXPAND
New Orleans, La.-AFL Team
sters here have organized the
drivers of the Khoolman and Sug-
arman Wholesale Food Products.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-20

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-07-22
SENATOR BALLS ADMINS
 TRATIVE ASSISTANT

When CongreSsmen" salaries yere increased last year ana they were also voted $l0,000 to pay an experienced administrative assist ant, it was expected that nepotism would taper eff However. it hasn't.
 Minnesota's dour Joe Ball isn't the only Senator who bolsters the family income by keeping his wife cn the Government payroll. but he seems to be one of the most sensi- tive about 1t.
 When Elizabeth Ball was quer- jed about her duties as administra- tive assistant ill her husbands of flee, the Minnesota Republican grabbed the telephone away from her.
 What are you trying to do, he boomed smear me?"
 We were just a little curious how your wife happened to get the highest paying job in your office. was the reply.
 There's nothing wrong witt that" snorted the Senator. She. the best person I could get for tht loh. I'm not trying to take advan' tage of the Government. coulc pay Ter sl0,o00 year, you know
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-07-22
20 YEARS AGO fME fyG% EMPIRE
JULY 9 1927

1927
 Association to erect building S20 0Ooo The annual fair was September than in former years it expected building could be completed before Septem 
 High School building February the structure erected in the received this than $8oo over avalabe construction Karl the Northern Pacific Railway In that he had client interested n opening such in Alaska.
 of hold special meeting to greet Mceown and Fisheries Commissioner Henry Ianham member Appropriations and McKeown is on of Con deeply the affairs of Alaska
 the the Princess Louise He the south business and pleasure
 operation for appendicitis Hospital
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The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-07-22
In Justice to Leopold
(New York Times

(New York Times
 After the collapse of the Western Front in May, le4o there were scandaous that King Leopold of Belgium had surrendered to the Germans without warning to his allies The inference was that he had done have his throne and perhaps his life For this and other reasons he not allowed to come back after the liberation of 1914 since which year Belgium has been governed under the regency of Prince Charles Leopod's youngest brother The former Kings status has become political issue, and since constitutional monarch ought to be above politics even those Belgans who hold him blameless in the events of 1940 are unanimous in wanting him back The fact that in 1941 he married commoner does not his position
 But though his return failure to return is of small consequence in the presence of today's larger issues justice remains to be done This is the intent of report now issued in Brussels by Investigating commission appointed by Leopold himself Under the circumstances it might have been expected that he would be cleared he But the evidence which has been available since 940 had already cleared him in the eyes of impartial observers. An outstanding witness in his behalf was Fleet Admiral Sir Roger Reyes who was with the King from few hours after the invasion of May 10 until the of the surrender May 27 By May 27 the Belgian Army cut off from contact with the French and British the roads were damned with civilian refugees who were being merclessly attacked by German planes, and further resistance would have caused meaningless slaughter. Under these circumstances, as Sir Roger testi- fled Leopold sent word to both the British and the French commanders of his intention to ask an | armistice The messages reached London and Paris but could be relayed to the armies in the field The result was foreordained Dunkerque and the French surrender were just ahead. Leopold does not emerge a great general or an inspiring leader, but he fought as long fighting of any avail and then saved the lives of many thousands who otherwise would have died in vain
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-07-22

roll tax levied on employers and employees for old age insurance purposes for two more years Without legislative action. the would automatically ad- vance to 2 per next year and per cent in ls4s thereby increasing contributions from employers and employees together by billion dollars in l94s and 2s billion the follow year Even these larger con- tibutions to the old age fund would be woeully n- adeouate to the of prospective benefits But in view of the heavy burdens of postwar taxes. strong case can made for deferrng scheduled addl- tions to payroll taxes that would exact toll from n- dustries and wage earners.
 However, the House bill does not stop there; 1t sets up reduced schedule of contributions for future wears fixing the maximum rate at per cent in l957 and thereafter Of course. limited payments of this sort would fall short of the contributions required to put the old-age system on sustain ing basis may well be that Congress will eventually put the system entirely different basis, recos- nzing that the safety of a compulsory governmental insurance plan of this rests on the Governments power to tax It may then devote to limit contriou- tios to amounts admittedly inadequate to defray the costs of the system leaving the Government to sup pement returns from payroll taxes when need arises
 AS benefits become more comprehensive, objections to such proposal grounds of inequity would lose force Meantime, may be sure that any schedule of rates adopted without allowing for the ultimate heavy cost of the old-age insurance system will almost certainly have to be discarded.