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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Time Now To
Take Action
Says LII SO
Firm Must Abide
By Wage Contract

Richmond, Calif.-With a good
crowd on hand and quite a lot Of
business to be taken care of, Local
Union 80 held very interesting
session on March 28th.
Mr.. George Miller, State As
semblyman was present and gave
an excellent talk, outlining in de-
tail, all the anti-labor bills and the
necessary procedure to be taken if
these bills are to be defeated. He
urged every member to write their
respective representatives and to
voice their opinion on these bills
and ask their help in defeating
these measures. He likewise urged
all potters when they go to the
polls to cast their ballot, to vote
for the candidates on their records
and not promises.
We sincerely hope all our mem
bers will take to heart the advice
and counsel offered by Mr.. Miller
and go to the polls on election day
and support those whom we know
are friends of the working man.
We hear the Standard Sanitary
has started construction of the
new shop in southern California,
with many rumors going around
Of who is going down.
Although we have been unable
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Dave Beck Offers
Three-Poinf Plan
To Wipe Out Reds

Seattle, Wash. A three-point
program to rid the country of
Communism was advocated here
by Dave Beck, vice president of
the Teamsters' Union (AFL).
In front-page editorial in the
Washington Teamster, official
union publication, the union en-
dOrsed President Truman's foreign
policy of economic aid to other
countries in their fight against
Communism.
The editorial suggested a pro-
gram to rid the United States of
Communism and said it was pro-
posed by Mr.. Beck, which was as
follows:
Turn the task Of searching out
subversive elements, Communists,
sympathizers and fellow-travelers,
over to the Federal Bureau of In
vestigation, as it is best equipped
to carry out the work.
Root out the Communists who
may be found in labor unions.
Outlaw the Communist party on
grounds it is not an American po-
litical party.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Warns Labor
Sfraighf-Jackef
Invites Strife

New Haven, Conn.-Warning of
imminent danger that Congress
will put labor in a strait jacket,
resulting in disruption of produc-
tion, unless the American people
apply a brake, was sounded here
by Senator Morse of Oregon.
Addressing the first annual af-
fairs conference of the Yale Law
School Student Association, the
Senator declared that, while some
labor curbs might be applied safe
ly, all-out repressive legislation
would only "set labor back on its
launches" momentarily. Eventual
ly, he said, such laws would "unite
labor and set the stage for a labor
crusade" against such legislation.
In such case, Senator Morse said,
he believed production would be
slowed despite the pressing needs
of the country today. Senator
Morse is a member of the Senate
Labor Committee.
The Oregonian assailed the
House Appropriations Committee
report which urged the slashing of
funds of the U. S. Cancellation
Service and the National Labor Re-
ations Board. Industry and labor
representatives joined him in an
all-day session attacking the
House Committee proposals.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03

ana consultation room.
Since skilled supervision Of
treatments is necessary, a full time
nurse, Mrs. Irene Garbet Nigro, a
registered nurse, having graduated
from the Mercy Hospital in Can
ton, is on duty every day except
Sunday.
DIR. S. L. Weir has been retained
by the company as consulting
physician. He visits the hospital
two or three mornings each week.
DR.. Hannah, head of the u. S.
branch of the MacIntyre Institute
of Canada (non-profit organiza-
tom and his associate, DR.. Fergu-
son of Little Washington, Pa, are
consultants in the treatment which
has been developed over the past
10 years. The treatments (breath-
ing Of fine aluminium powder dust)
are free to the employees at The
Cronin China Co. Even new en-
ployees, upon going to work at
the pottery are required to have
X-Ray pictures taken and these
are filed in the record room of the
hospital, there being about 1000
Nurse Nigro states that three
treatments are usually given each
week and they vary from one to
six minutes. The number of treat
ments varies from 80 to go, de-
pending on the condition of the
patient-worker.
The therapy treatment is
simple matter of standing at the
end of a hose with a sanitary
mouth-piece and breathing alum
num-saturated air for a specific
period. There is no beforehand
or after effects. So
small are the aluminium particles,
in fact, it requires a microscope to
see them.
Employees of the Cronin China
Co., affiliated with Local Union
No. 10, National Brotherhood of
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Flu Epidemic
Hits PotterS
AtCdmbridge
Resolution Committee
Appointed By LU 122

Cambridge, O.-Cambridge and
vicinity has been hit by an cpl
demic of flu, as have other com
munities the past month. 1t has
caused great deal of absenteeism
at the shop. On one day about rs
We're off work. Five of 16 jiggers
were out of production.
Rex Alexander is the latest re-
turnee from service and has again
taken his job as mouldrunner with
Ralph Evans. There are still few
to return. Don Poole, caster, has
returned to his bench after sew
eral months illness. Sol Mccoy,
jiggerman, has gone to Florida on
leave of absence to soak up some
health-giving sunshine. Kirby Laird
is filling in for him.
The firm recently requested a
meeting with the health committee
to discuss sanitation and the new
hospital. They would like more in
terest shown by employees in the
X-ray examination and aluminium
therapy treatments to combat the
dangers of dust inhalation. So
brothers and sisters, let's look into
this. It's free, isn't it?
1t has come to the attention of
this writer that harsh words have
been heard to fly between en-
ployees in the shop. Also between
foremen and workers. This is
sad state of affairs when we cam
not hold our tempers like adults
and not behave like children.
The first meeting in March was
held Wednesday night. Chairman
Wade appointed a resolution COM
mittee to draw up resolutions for
the coming convention. There were
only 16 members present, which is
a very small turnout. What's the
matter folks? Are you afraid of
a local meeting? Let's get out and
get into things at the next meet
ing. We cannot expect our organi-
zation to thrive and prosper with
out proper support.-O. C. 122.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Health Benefit
Plan Now Covers
7,25O,OO Workers

Washington, D. C. QLNS).-At
the present time about million
and a quarter American workers
are covered by health-benefit plans
negotiated by collective bargain
ing. The number has more than
doubled since 1915.
With most plans financed by en-
ployers, extensive coverage is to
be found in the clothing, textile
and coal mining industries, with
coverage to a lesser extent in the
building trades, fur and leather,
furniture, hotel, laundry and al
lied services, paper, trade, ship
building and transportation.
These facts are revealed in a
special section devoted to the SUBJ
ject in the February issue of the
Monthly Labor Review, publication
of the Bureau of Labor Statistics,
U. S. Department of Labor. One
of two articles in the special Sec
tion is a general roundup of col
lective bargaining developments in
the field. The second is by Ma
thaniel M. Minkoff, secretary
treasurer of the New York Dress
makers Joint Board, International
Ladies' Garment Workers Union.
Minkoff sounded four specific
with respect to the estab-
lishment and administration of
union health and welfare plans:
1. The need for actuarial ex-
perience and guidance. Unions, he
says, must not rely on unsound
data in fixing benefits. Account
must be taken of all pertinent fac
tors, including increasing age
evels and future financial posi-
ion.
2. The need for a pooling of
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
STANDING
COMMITTEE
Settlements

The following settlements were
recently handed down by the Gen
eral Ware Standing Committee:
W. S. GEORGE POTTERY CO.,
CanOnsburg, Pa.
Vacation pay of John Mann
rack-Firm to pay 2%s from
June 1, 1945 to November 80,
1915, and acc from Dec. /, 1945
to June 1, 1916.
w. S. GEORGE POTTERY CO.,
East Palestine, Ohio
Kilman rate of pay for Leon
ard Fitzsimmons. Committee
could not agree. Returned to
the men and firm for settlement.
HARKER POTTERY CO., Chester,
w. Va.
Casting Salt and Pepper Shak-
ers-Settled at 1892 net per doz.
Casting Lard Box-Settled at
76 cents net per doz.
TAYLOR, SMITH & TAYLOR
POTTERY COMPANY, Ches-
ter, w. Va.
Making Apple Cover Moulds-
insufficient evidence to reopen
case.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Special Matters
To Be Considered
At Meeting Of IS

Coshocton, Ohio. Local Union
rs has very important business to
transact at their next meeting on
April 10 and every member is
urged to be present. Mark this
date on your calendar as must"
for matters to be discussed affects
every member of the local and you
should have your say as to the
manner and method of settlement.
1t looks like old man winter is
on the way out and the balmy days
of spring are not too far distant.
1t is rolling around the time when
we must begin formulating plans
for our annual convention. Reso-
lutions to come before the conven-
tion should be handed in as early
as possible so that the committee
will have ample time to draw them
up in the proper manner to be pre-
sented before the local. Remember,
all resolutions must be acted upon
by the local before they are for
warded to headquarters for publ
cation in the printed program.
Shop talk these days seems to
be centered on our annual picnic
and reunion to be held at Idora
Park in Youngstown on June Ia.
Judging from rumors it looks like
members of Local 70 will be well
represented on that day. Trans
portation to and from the park
should be no major item this year
and we would not be surprised to
see the best representation we
have ever had from this neck of
the woods.
Withdrawal cards were issued to
Wesley Smith and Mary Deshong. |
The card of Sid Jones was received
and his name placed on the roll.
20. C. rs.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Unorgdl1ized
Labor Stronu
For Unions
78 Per Cent Favor
Collective Bargaining

washington, D. C.-Unorganized
workers throughout the nation are
continuing to show strong support
for the union movement. despite
the present heavy barrage of
propaganda against organized
labor.
This was revealed in an official
report of the National Labor Re-
iatlons Board covering it's activi-
ties for January, which showed
that, out of $4,000 ballots cast in
elections in the month, 7S per cent
were "in favor of collective bar
gaining by labor organization.
At the same time it was an
nounced that requests for services
of the board We're being received
at a much higher rate than it can
handle under its present budget
and reduced staff.
In January the board was pre-
sented with 1,145 cases, 72 per
cent of which We're petitions for
election and % per cent of which
contained charges of unfair labor
practices"
Admitting that it was unable to
keep pace with the large number
of cases, the board said that it's
backlog awaiting action amounted
to 5,l15 in January, jump of SO
per cent above a year ago.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Real Esfufe Lobby
Claims Funfusfic

If 100000 homes are con-
structed by 1858, thus affording
American families decent places in
which to live, it will be one of the
greatest economic disasters in his
tory!
That was just one of the fantas-
tic statements made by a witness
for the real estate lobby in its at
tack upon the long-range housing
bill before the Senate Banking
Committee.
Another declared the bill was
the keystone of state socialism"
In fact, each witness tried to
outdo the others in extravagant
denunciation of the measure spon-
sored by the conservative Robert
Taft of Ohio, "Bob" Wagner of
New York and Allen j. Ellender of
Louisiana, not one of whom has
ever been accused of even the
faintest tinge of socialism.
The lobbyists argument was
that the slum type of dwelling is
good enough for lower income
families.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
New Buildings Under Public
Ownership Is Best Method

Chicago (ILNS).-Demolition of
slums and reconstruction of dwell
ings from the ground up is more
practical in many cases than re-
habilitation of existing structures,
according to a recent study cited
by the National Association of
Housing Officials.
The study, made by a sociolo-
Igist-architect research team of the
Chicago Housing Authority, COW
cred a typical slum area on the
city's densely populated South
Side. Researchers tried to answer
the question, (which is the most
practical way to redevelop such
slum areas: (l) Rehabilitation by
private owners, (2) rehabilitation
by public authorities with the help
Of subsidies, or (3) complete raz-
ing of the area and erection Of
new dwellings under public owner
ship"
Last Way Urged
The research team concluded
that the last way is the best, and
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Finds Employment
Tops 1887 In
MunV Countries

Montreal 0LNS).-Employment
has risen sharply since 1887 in all
except of Is countries covered in
statistics which will appear in the
Forthcoming issue of the Interna-
tional Labor Review, monthly pub
lication of the international Labor
Office here.
In Great Britain, general en-
ployment as of October, 1916,
dropped one per cent below the
1887 figure. Through the same
month, manufacturing employment
in Czechoslovakia declined 16 per
cent, and in Palestine it dropped
2 per cent through June, 1916.
General employment in Poland
through June, 1916, equals that of
1888.
The general employment figures
cover wage earners and salaried
employees in agriculture, mining,
manufacturing, transportation and
communications. Separate figures
are available for wage earners in
manufacturing.
In the United States, at the end
of 1916 general employment rose
80 per cent and manufacturing em-
ployment AZ per cent over the 1887
base year. In Canada, at the end
of 1916 general employment climb
ed to SO per cent and manufactur-
ing employment to 68 per cent
over 1887.
In Australia, at the end of 1916
general employment increased 25
per cent and manufacturing en-
ployment 81 per cent over 1887.
In Norway, general employment
through October, 1916, rose / per
cent over 1887, while manufactur-,
ing employment at the end OF 1916
16 per cent over 1941.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
DinnerWdre
From Jdpdn
On Counters
Sebring POtters To
Notify Management

Sebring, O.-It looks as though
the Buy-American movement is {
thing of the past, at least, as fal
as the owners of two large depart
ment stores in the city of Youngs-
town are concerned. We recently
came upon their advertisement in
the local press proudly boasting
the return of japanese dinnerware
to their counters.
1t seems as though these indi-
viduals place the profits from the
almighty dollar above the sad
memories of Dec. 7, 1871, when
the military fanatics from the
land of the rising sun, pulled the
sneak attack on Pearl Harbor,
killing thousands of our loved
ones.
This local with the cooperation
of the other Sebring locals will
take steps to inform the owners
of these establishments that if
they continue to handle the prod
ucts of exploited workers who are
paid less than five cents an hour,
then our only alternative is to in
form our people to withhold their
patronage.
1t looks like the members of
Local Union A will feel the effects
of the housing shortage very soon.
The officers have been notified to
vacate our present meeting hall
by the end of April. The Veterans
of Foreign Wars have purchased
the site and will turn it into club
rooms.
Work has somewhat slowed up
during the past week because of
the shortage of fuel for firing the
kilns and many unable to reach
their scene of employment due to
highways.
Building operations at the Grind
ley Artware plant are going at a
fast pace and it will not be long
before this plant is again in op-
Grafton.
Two well-known .kilnhands have
passed on since our last letter to
the Herald, Bros. George (Brin)
Parr and Ensign (Spud) Crowell.
Our deepest sympathies are ex-
tended their families.-O. c. Al.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03

VlSOTy OOuICll 10 make complete
survey of the price situation and
report its findings promptly to
him.
Mr.. Truman said that he was
hopeful that many business men
would follow the leadership of
some large manufacturing COM
panies which already have an
nounced price reductions.
The President also expressed
confidence that current wage nego-
tiations can be completed success
fully without producing crippling
strikes or increasing the danger of
initiation. The negotiations, he said,
are going forward smoothly.
Treasury Secretary John w.
Snyder, at another press confer
ence, echoed the Presidents ex-
preston of concern over rising
prices. He sounded a hopeful note,
by reporting that some basic in
dustries have indicated plans to
cut their prices. The industries to
which he referred he did not
name.
"Prices are out of line at this
time," Mr.. Snyder told newsmen,
but added that he hoped reduc-
tions by basic industries would
make possible cuts in prices of
consumer goods all along the line.
Meanwhile, the Bureau of Labor
Statistics reported the consumers
price index dropped two-tenths of
Que per cent in the month ended
February Is, the second minor de-
cline since December.
The index, formerly called the
cost-of-living index, stood at 1928
on Feb. Is. The base period from
1886 to 1889 is figured at 100 for
Other figures from the index:
In mid-February, consumers
goods and services used by fami-
lies in large cities were 17.9 per
cent higher than a year ago and
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
New York Mayor
Sets Up City
Lobor Policy

New York City QLNS). All
city departments and agencies
under the jurisdiction of Mayor
O'Dwyer now have a uniform labor
policy, just announced. 1t aims to
provide for 10000 employees "a
fair and full opportunity to pre-
sent their views individually and
through their representatives, re-
garding their wages, hours and
working conditions" and also as
sure to them prompt and just dis
position of grievances"
The statement of policy, sent by
the Mayor to all heads of depart
ments and agencies, declared that
under the constitution and laws of
the state, the city could not give
exclusive bargaining rights to any
organization of employees. 1t also
said:
each employee is free to join
any union, association or other
representative group that he de-
sires, and is equally free to refrain
from joining any organization"
Mayor O'Dwyer gave the state
ment of policy to reporters in the
presence of Edward C. Mcguire,
director of the city's Division of
Labor Relations. In response to
questions, the Mayor said autono-
nous bodies, like the Board of |
Transportation and the Board of |
Education, were free to make their |
own labor policies and that the
Mayor could only make recommen-
dations to them. He also said the |
new policy could not supersede
provisions of the Civil Service Law
in any way because that law was
basic.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Lower Productivity Ldid
To War Contract System

clared. He charged, however, that
reports that bricklayers were lay
ing only 400 bricks day against
500 to 1000 before the war were
misleading, deceptive and un-
true"
Cites Unfair Comparison
In one recent instance, he said,
management spokesman was
comparing the pre-war rate for
building an S-inch solid wall of or
dinary brick with few openings
and the present rate for building a
4-inch patterned brick facing with
hollow and cinder block backing
and many openings.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Will Stop Lying

The Westinghouse Electric Cor
poration has promised the Federal
Trade Commission to stop exag-
gerated advertising claims about
the effectiveness Of its bug
Bomb" which sprays insecticide
vapor.
Westinghouse is one of the big
gest corporations in the country,
but apparently is not above doing
a little deceiving.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Teamsters Start Drive

Providence. R. l. QLNS).-The
teamsters' union has started a
drive to win uniform contracts for
a three-state area-Rhode Island,
Massachusetts, and Connecticut.
Edward R. Quirk, president of the
Providence local, said: "We hope
to have all New England under
uniform contract by April II,
|1948," when all current contracts
with New England haulers will
have expired.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Bakery Firm Under Fire;
Deception Is Charged

Uncle Sam has started suit in
the District of Columbia against
the Continental Baking Company,
which has 80 plants in 78 cities.
The concern turns out what 1T
calls wonder Bread" guaranteed
to reduce" over-fat ladies and
gentlemen.
The government says this is ut
terly false and asks an injunction
against the takers.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
Five-R00m HOSPITAL
At Cr0nin China Co.
Plant AIT Minerva

Seeking to improve rising health level among their
poyees the Cronin China pottery Minerva has op-
GRAFTON factory hospital which purposes treat
ment for CUTS bruises and myriad ailments large
plant and aluminium therapy treatments preventative
of sicosis.
The hospital consists of five and occupies 12x42
foot building located in the center of the plant just of
the gost kiln There room X-Ray ROOM dark room
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03

Two views taken the hospital The China
Minerva shows nurse taking
XRay picture BAIL taken standing
quite close the cassete which holder
machine in the of the Mrs right
the given out in the taking of the picture
In the lower picture Deube Unkefer 312
taking aluminium herapy treatment preventative of cos
clamp first placed then the nhang
done through the mouhpece connected through which
aluminium dust is blown The
housed Two
time The the preparing
the patient.-Couresy of Minerva Leader
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
President Truman
Advises Price Curbs|
To Avert nfIati0n|

Washington d. C-Stern warning against rising prices
was issued by President Truman coupled with expression
OF hope that business would read the handwriting the
before it is too late
Pressed by reporters to what he meant by handwr
ing on the WALL the President said that continuation of the
upward spiral of prices would produce initiation and more
pressure for pay increases unless it is halted now
The President indicating grave higher liv-
ing costs announced that he has requested the Economic A
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
NEW TRANSFERS LOCAL

Lakeland, FLA new local of
the Teamsters' International Union
(AFL) has been formed here. 1t
will accept membership from citrus
and other truck drivers.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
ANNUAL WAGE DEAL SIGNED

Kansas City, Mo.-An agree
ment between the International
Ladies' Garment Workers Union
(AFL) and the Gernes Garment
Co. has been fnalized here. This
is the first guaranteed annual
wage plan in the garment indus
try.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-04-03
RUSSIA TO QUIT DAIREN

The Russians have agreed to
turn over to the Chinese the big
port of Dairen, in Manchuria. Our
State Department made the an
nouncement,