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request of the divisions or on court
order by nearly $1,000 of the vio-
lating employers. The remaining
5000 employers failed to pay the
back wages due under the acts.
The announcement stated that
the inspections also showed the
following results;
"Most Notwithstanding ap-
proximately $4,000 employers and
175,0O0 employees involved in the
restitution-resulted from failure
to pay for overtime work beyond
forty hours a workweek at the rate
of at least time and one-half to
employees regular rate of pay, as
required under the Wage and Hour
Law.
"Of the employers making resti-
tuition over 2,70O owed back wages
to some $4,000 Of their employees
who at some time during the period
covered by the inspections had not
been paid in accordance with the
40 cents -an-hour minimum wage
provision of the Wage and Hour
Law.
W .olations of child labor pro-
visions Of the public contracts act
were found in 1855 establishments,
and liquidated damages assess
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'Finis hers Feel
Power WhirIers
Now Available

Local Union So held a very in
teresting meeting last Thursday
evening. with the attendance lit
tie above usual. Highlighting pro
ceedings of the evening was the
conferee's report of the wage par.
ley held in Pittsburgh. While we dc
not think the 6-cent wage increase
will go very far in helping to meet
the high prices we are forced to
pay for living essentials, we dc
feel we are keeping up with the
pattern of wage increases in other
industries.
Much credit is due our national
officials in this respect who always
have the interests of the members
of the National Brotherhood at
heart when it comes to wage in
creases and better working condi-
tions.
The old saying, "absence makes
the heart grow fonder", might ap-
ply in some cases, but when it
comes to electric whirlers, it is
merely an anecdote. For quite
some time the manufacturers have
promised to install this equipment
as soon as the necessary material
is available. We feel the time is at
hand when the necessary equipment
can be obtained if the manufac-
turers show a willingness to follow
through and back up their state
ments made at the conference when
they were polled by President Duff
fly on the matter.
Another troublesome matter re-
garding our trade and one in
which complaints seem to be
mounting as time goes on, is the
rate Of pay for finishing on the
automatic jigger The pace one has
to follow in keeping up with this
machine certainly warrants some
consideration.
Local Union SO, along with other
crafts in the trade, are very much
alarmed concerning reports of a
third shift in some of the local
plants. We have been told by the
that no such plan is
contemplated at present, but this
does not jell with rumors through
out the various plants that a third
shift is in the making.
In her closing remarks covering
the conference, our conferee paid
high tribute to officials of the or
ganization and especially President
Duffy for the untiring efforts put
forth in our behalf.-O. C. SO.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-09-18
L.U. IS To Hold
Banquet Instead
Of Annual Picnic

Coshocton, Ohio-Local Union rs
seemed to have slipped up on their
social activities judging from the
complaints heard at our last meet
ing. This fact was brought to light
when the query was made regard
ing our annual picnic. After dis
cussing the matter pro and con
and taking into consideration the
uncertain weather at this time of
the year, a compromise was reach
ed and it was decided to hold IA
banquet indoors this year instead
of our annual park outing.
While no definite date has been
set for the affair, a committee has
been appointed and will announce
their plans in the near future. We
sincerely hope members of the Ex-
ecutive Board can find time to
break bread with us on this occas-
sion.
Brother Scott made his report of
the proceedings at the Pittsburgh
wage conference and was extended
a vote of thanks for his service.
We feel the advances made by the
organization over the past eight
months compares favorably with
any labor group, and we make this
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-09-18
519o Of Employers Found Violating
US. Wage, Overtime, Child Laws

Washington, d. C. - The Labor
Department announced that more
than half Of the establishments in
spected under the Fair Labor
Standards Act and the Public Con-
tracts Act violated provisions of
the laws.
The inspectors of the Labor De-
partment looked over the books of
40,35O establishments and found
that 20,570, or 81 per cent, were in
violation of the major provisions
of the two laws, minimum wage,
Rertime or child labor.
~ A total of 550,000 establishments
are covered by the two laws which
affect some 21,500,000 persons.
Thus, the number of places inspect
ed were per cent of those cover
ed. These inspections were made
on the basis of complaints and
studies indicating industries where
violations existed.
The inspectors examined the
books of the concerns for a four
year period.
William P. McComb, administra-
tor Of the two laws, said that more
than $18,0O0,OO0 in illegally with
held wages was found due 81, ,236
underpaid employees. Of this
amount $8,S64,OO0 was paid at the
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-09-18
British Labor Party
Wins 2Sth Election

Liverpool, England = LPA) =
The loyalty of the British elector-
ate to its two-year-old Labor Gov
ernment was verified again last
week when a Labor Party candi-
date for Parliament won the 28th
consecutive by-election in which
the party has participated.
Labor Candidate A. J. Irvine, 3S-
year-6d lawyer, polled 10,827 votes
to 1914 for the Conservative nomi-
nee, j. R. Bevins. Although the
Conservative Party lost by a clos
er margin than in 1915, the Labor
victory was seen as further proof
that the country's workers, despite
the critical times, approve the
course taken by the Labor Gov
ernment.
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Everything Under
Control Writes
Scribe Fro m 722

Cambridge, Ohio-When business
of Importance must be transacted
members of Local Union 122 are
ready to meet the task. This was
evidenced at our last meeting when
despite a severe heat wave which
gripped the city, a large turnout
was present at our regular meet
ing.
Shop committee reports indicat-
ed everything under control, with
the exception of few minor squab-
bles which they ably handled.
Sister Alma Ellis made report
of a recent visit to headquarters
to discuss decal questions. While
mentioning decal, officials of the
local, in reference to the decal and
stampers squabble over division of
work, cannot understand why they
are SO hard to please. Perhaps this
might be termed the $64 question
with the winner being offered an
opportunity to settle the 6O40
split.
We were honored with a talk
by Norman Whippler of Local l24,
East Liverpool, who was passing
through town and stopped off to
pay us visit.
Cambridge fittingly celebrated La
Dor Day with street parade in
the morning, and basket picnic at
noon in City Park. Thousands visit
ed the park in the afternoon for
the ball game and. reunions. This
was followed by a band concert in
the evening and an address by
Thomas Price, Secretary-T Treasurer
of District 6, U. M. w.
Albert Reed has returned to
work after a couple of months
leave of absence.
The sick committee reported
cash donation made to William
Phillips who has been off work
since April.
would like to add a little plug
for Ralph Mcbride, liner, who has
entered the real estate business as
a side line. He is associated with
Leonard Bell. Any of our brothers
Or sisters hunting a house or lot
to buy might see Ralph. He may
help you.-O. c. 122.
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Council Urges 4-Power PorIey; SIops
At Russio's 'Exponsionisf' P Iicy

Chicago - The AFL Executive
Council called for a new meeting
of the heads of the great powers
"to chart a more effective program
of cooperation for world peace"
In a special foreign policy state
ment, the Council raped the sag
gressive expansionist policy of Sow
let Russia" as responsible for the
turmoil and tensions existing in
world affairs.
Declaring that the United Ma
tions Organization has proved it
self almost impotent," the state
ment urged the United States to
take the initiative toward seek
ing an immediate Qualification of
the difficulties existing between
our country and Russia" in an eff
fort to prevent the further deterior-
alton of international relations and
reverse the drift toward an "even-
tual break" which appears newt
able" in the absence of strong, con-
structive leadership.
The Executive Councils state
ment is as follows:
The cause of lasting world peace
is losing ground.
Throughout Europe and Asia,
bitter sub-surface conflicts abound
and the situation is little better
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-09-18
Bowling League
At McNicoI Shop
Opens On Sept. 18

Clarksburg, w. Va.-At a meet
ing of the McNicol Pottery bowling
league held last week, rules and
regulations covering the circuit fol
the 1947 season were adopted. Bro
Carl Shriver, who did such a swell
job heading the league last year
was again retained in his official
capacity as president, with Ralph
Crispino being named to the Sec
retary- treasurer post.
The six-team league will start
the season on Thursday, Sept. Is,
at the Care Bowling Alleys. The
time has been set at $3.50 p. m. for
all keglers to be on hand. AS an
added warning, your o. c. was in
structed to inform brothers Bevan
and Scott, usually late corners,
their scores will not be counted un-
less they arrive before the third
frame.
Mr.. Francis White, representa-
tive of the Brotherhood Group In
surance will be present at our next
meeting and answer all queries re-
garding coverage under the family
group policy being considered by
the local. We hope every member
will make it a point to be present.
Monday, Sept. 20, is the date, so
mark it down on your calendar.
Local Union 80 extends an invi-
tation to any members of Grafton
Local No. 90 who wish to attend
our meetings, and by the same to-
ken issues a challenge for bowl
ing match in the near future. There
you are, fellows, the challenge has
been made, let's hear from you
the columns of the
Herald.
Bro. Forest Sargent who has left
the pottery to enter the ministry
in New York state, has applied for
honorary membership. Sister Mary
Cattrill Sargent has applied for
card.
Sister Maude Smith is patient
N the City hospital and Sister
Esther Cavarella is confined to her
nome with illness. A visit or card
to the shut-ins would be appreciat-
ID. o. C. SO.
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than an armed truce.
Only in the Western Hemisphere
is peace solidly entrenched and
safeguarded by effective interna-
tionai agreements.
Beyond question, the aggressive
expansionist policy of Soviet Rus
sia is responsible for the turmoil
and tensions that exist in many
nations of Europe and Asia.
While the threat of war hangs
over such broad areas, hope for
speedy economic reconstruction and
peaceful progress must be in vain.
When the United Nations Organ
ization was formed the peace-lov-
ing people of the world confident
ly expected that it would be pow
erful enough to extinguish any
warlike bonfires that might arise.
But, in practice, the UNO has
proved itself almost impotent. 1t
is being openly defied by some of
the great nations and secretly cir
cumvented by smaller ones. While
it may be too early for final con-
clusions, the American people have
reached the definite impression
that the UNO lacks power to keep
the peace.
Already, only two years since
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Green Says
Slave Act
l948 Is S ue
Discussions Taft
In Report To Press

Chicago (LP) - Sen. Robert
Taft (R., Ohio), COP presidential
hopeful, spoke too fast last week
and got slapped down in hurry
by AFL President William Gre n.
In Columbus, Ohio, on his "pulse-
taking" tour Taft proclaimed that
the Taft-Hartley law could not be-
come 1948 election issue because
"There is no special provision of
the law on which they can make a
special issue. Political contributions
and the Communist ban are the
only two things you can talk about,
and | don't think either is a politi-
cal ISSUE"
Green quickly exploded Tafts
hopes on that score in talking to
reporters here. Said Green: "If he
made that statement he is the only
man in the country with that point
of view. If he feels that way he
might as we'll not make that west
ern trip. So far as the AFL is con-
cerned, the ft-Hartley act will
be the outstanding issue of the
election.
"We will see to it," said Green
strongly, "that the Taft-Hartley
law will be kept the outstanding
Issue in 1948. That is our fixed,
static, immovable and uncomprom-
ising position. Can | make it stron-
ger?"
The anti-Labor law will also be
a prime issue with more than 60O,
eco members of che Int'l Associa
ton of Machinists-unaffiliated.
lam President Harvey Brown made
clear last week. Branding the law
as economic warfare with politi-
cal weapons" Brown declared st
is the first step in a concerted
campaign to nullify the effective
ness of organized labor on the eco
nomic scene and to reduce or elimi-
nate the number of workers in
trade unions"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-09-18
Truman Sets National
Employ Handicapped

Washington, D. C.-By procla-
nation the President designated
October 5-11 as National Employ
the Physically Handicapped Week"
Mr.. Truman called upon Federal
state, and local public officials and
leaders of labor, industry, and civic
groups to exert every effort in a
sustained drive aimed at employ
ment and full use of the capacities
of physically handicapped workers.
The American Federation of La
Dor has long supported this worthy
cause through its affiliated labor
unions.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-09-18
Hunnuh Hits
Tuft-Hurtley
Low, Resigns
Secretary Treasurer
OF State Federation

Cincinnati-(LPA- Blasting the
Taft Hartley law as "unconstitu-
tional, in part at least" Asst La
Dor Secretary Philip Hannah an
nounced his resignation as one of
Secretary Lewis Schwellenbach's S
top aides in an address here to the
Building & Construction Trades
Council-AFL.
Hannah, who was named to the
Labor Dept in July 1916 and was
recommended by AFL President
William Green, declared that "Since
passage of the Taft Hartley Act
and the emasculation of the La
Dor Dept by cutting its funds by
30%o, feel my usefulness is about
terminated" He added that his
resignation would be effective
!. when William Green and Schwel-
\enbach select q man from the
sfanks of labor to take my place."
Hannah became the highest
placed government official to re-
sign because of the Taft-Hartley
law. There were a number of pro-
test designations from the staff of
the Natl Labor Relations Board.
On leave while with the govern
ment from his post as secretary
treasurer of the Ohio State Fed
Grafton of Labor, Hannah will re-
sumo that job as soon as his sue
cessor is selected.
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Il oc al Union "a
RoIIying Forces
For Election Duv

Sebring, Ohio-The members of
Local Union A are determined to
go all out in their effort to see
that every member on the books
registers for the coming election.
For our own good and welfare, ii
is necessary that we rally our
forces to defeat our enemies with
ballots in the peaceful, democratic
and American way.
If you have not already regist-
cred, there is still time to qualify
by visiting your local precinct on
any of the following dates, Sept.
25 and Oct. and 4. Hours for reg
istering are 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. and
A p. m. until 8 p. m.
All of the larger shops in Sebring
are going full blast, but few of
the smaller plants are not doing
so well.
The shop committee at one of
the local plants threatens to take
drastic action unless employees of
this particular plant adhere to the
rules and regulations covered by
agreement. 1t seems some individ-
uals have the practice of starting
work before the regular hour, gulp-
ing few bites at the noon hour,
and rushing back on the job with
out receiving time clock pay for
hours worked. A word to the wise
should be sufficient.
Mrs. S. S. McCammon, wife of
the late Bro. S. McCammon, passed
away on Sept. 10, surviving her
husband a little over a month.
Our conferees to the wage con-
ference held in Pittsburgh, made
their report and was extended a
vote of thanks for their services
o. c. A.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-09-18
Annual Outing Of
Local Union 773
Held On Sept. 9TH

Huntington Park, Calf Local
Union 113 in conjunction with Off
cials of the Vernon Potteries held
their annual outing at Orange
County park on Sept. Z, with a
record breaking crowd on hand to
join in the days fun.
The program got under way
around noon and from then on there
never was a dull moment through
out the day. The party this year
surpassed any of former years, due
mainly to the varied program of
entertainment for the young as
we'll as the grownups. Much credit
is due Chairman Fred Pennington
and his aides for the time spent
in arranging the picnic.
Fred Bozon, genial personnel
manager of the Vernon Potteries,
was called upon to fill the emcee
role, and very ably responded in
that capacity. Prizes awarded for
the various events were donated by
the firm and consisted of beautiful
hand-painted dinner ware.
At present Local Union 113
boasts membership of around 500,
the largest since fire gutted the
major portion of the plant about
Is months ago.
Work is very good at the present
time and it is a sight worth see
ing to visit the decorating depart
ment and witness the skill of over
100 charming decorators display
ing their skill.
Since this is the writer's first at
tempt as official o. c., am hardly
qualified to enter a gripe, but
feel if other locals throughout the
trade would follow the same pat
tern as adopted by Local Union
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TAFT-HARTLEY-BAlL-
DENHAM FIGHT MAKES
FIASCO OF TIL LAW

Washington-LPA) A)-The Taft
Hartley law was going places this
week-a dozen different places, and
with as much sense of direction as
an egg-beater.
Confusion and contradictions
piled one upon another as the Con-
gressiOnal authors of the law
fought among themselves and gov
ernment labor officials battled in
public print over what the law
really says and means.
1-Sen. Robert Taft (R., Ohio)
said in Chicago that the law was
never intended to deny NLRB serv-
ices to AFL and CIO affiliates if
top AFL and CIO officials refuse
to sign the anti-Communist affi-
davits.
2-Taft's statement was in direct
contradiction to the position of
Re, Fred Hartley (R., NJ.
3-Taft's statement was in direct
contradiction to the position taken
by NLRB General Counsel Robert
Denham, who ruled flatly that the
top leaders of the AFL and CIO
must swear they are not Commun-
lists. before any affiliate can be
given NLRB status.
4-Labor Secretary Schwellen-
bach, who announced his stand
prior to Taft's statement, disputed
Denham's contention that CIO and
AFL chiefs are required to file fl
nancial reports.
5-Sen. Joe Ball (R., Minn.),
god-father-in-chief of the Taft
Hartley law, announced that even
though Congress did not consider
the issue, Denham was within his
rights in ruling that the top AFL
and CIO officials must sign the
anti Communist affidavits.
6-Taft and Ball disagreed with
Hartley on whether the law prohi-
bits uniOn-financed newspapers
from taking a position on Presiden-
tial or Congressional elections. And
the Justice Dept, which admitted
ly has collected special staff for
the investigation and prosecution
of the Taft-Hartley violations, has
not uttered a word nor made a
move, despite the deliberate chal-
lenge to the law thrown out by all
sections of organized labor in two
Congressional elections in Mary
land and Pennsylvania.
Meanwhile, other Congressman
who opposed the anti-labor law ex-
pressed amusement at the belated
discovery by some of its proponents
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Local 724 Will
Resume Weekly
Meetings In Oct.

Chairs were at a premium at
the last meeting of Local Union
124 when a ord-breaking atten-
dance was on hand to hear the re-
port of our conferees to the wage
conference. Covering every point
of the proceedings from the open
ing day of the joint parley, the
conferees did a swell job and
were extended a rising vote of
thanks.
Shop committee reports revealed
a troublesome situation at the T..
S. & T. and Hall China plants.
These grievances of long standing
threaten to reach the danger stage
unless something is done immedi-
ately.
Roland Horton, member of the
Decorators Standing Committee
and long a faithful worker in the
interests of the trade, has applied
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Only Hope Is
Controls To
Check Prices
Must Act Quickly To
Avert Catastrophe

Washington-L LPA- More ma
tional political leaders last week
added their pleas for a return to
federal price controls as the only
way to check soaring food and 9TH
er prices.
Ex-Secretary Of the Treasury
Henry Morgenthau, speaking in
Rhode Island, warned that We've
got to do something quickly to
avert a catastrophe. We've got to
go back to something like the
OPA."
The Senate Democratic whip
(Sen. Scott Lucas, ID. Ill., indi-
Gated in a statement from Chicago
that price controls might be neces-
sary, because something has got
to be done in the next six to nine
months to stop this ruinous rise"
Sen. Francis Myers 3D., Pa.)
called for a special session of Con-
gress in November to act on price
controls as well as foreign finan-
cial and other aid.
On the other hand, the Republi
cans who are heading three price
investigating committees which be-
gan hearings in the east and mid
west this month, are confident that
return to price controls is not
the answer.
Despite the reluctance of manu-
facturers, wholesalers and retailers
to appear before the price inquiries,
which will investigate price prob
lens at the "grass roots" the Con-
gressmen will hear plenty from
union and consumer groups, accord
ing to preliminary schedules. The
CIO reports it will have spokesmen
prepared with facts and figures in
every city the Congressman visit.
AFL lists are not available nation
ally, but Congressional staff MEM
bers- report that AFL and indepen-
dent union requests to be heard are
still coming in.
The Morgenthau, Lucas and My
ers calls for action to restore.
price controls follow close on the
heels of similar proposals made
earlier by Rep. Helen Gahagan
Douglas ID, Calif.) and Sen. Har-
ley Kilgore 3D., w. Va.).