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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06
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East Palestine, Ohio. = Local
Union 1876 met in regular session
Monday, March and although the
business was important to all
members, there was a small at
tendance compared with the usual
turnout at our first meeting in the
month.
We were very glad to have had
"Had" Vile back again and he
gave helping hand to our presi-
dent in many matters which were
taken care of Monday night.
President wig" Whistler, was in
East Liverpool last Saturday dis
cussing plans for a wage increase
which we certainly deserve. Every
thing in this locality seems to have
taken an upward trend but our
wages, which are far too low to
enable us to maintain a decent
standard of living.
Every member of Local 156 is
urgently requested to vote in the
primary election row before the
trade. We would like to be able to
report every member on the roll
as having voted.
A withdrawal card was granted
to Virginia Shasteen, and Naomi
Kirtley was welcomed into the
local by card.
1t is nice to have John Davis
back again.
Outside of Bro. Hartford Patter-
son, who is improving nicely from
a broken leg, everyone around here
is disgustingly healthy.
l intended to put in a plug for
"Red" Waton again, but can't seem
to find out if he's buying or sell
ing one this time. Which is it
Red 20. C.. 156.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06
Sebring Local To
Vote In Primary
Monday. Mar. 10

Sebring, Ohio.-Although Febru-
ary "a, the night of our last meet
ing turned out to be a treacherous
one for drivers and walkers alike,
with chains and creepers needed,
Local Union "A had an excellent
attendance.
We are looking forward to see
ing the same faces at our next
meeting on March 10 when we will
vote in the primary election for
national officers. In order that all
may have an opportunity to reg
lister their choice at the primary,
the polls will open at II noon and
remain open until the close of the
meeting. If you cannot attend the
meeting, don't overlook the oppor-
tunity to vote and support those,
whom you think best qualified for
the positions.
We were glad to read where the
national picnic committee has been
appointed and has already made
tentative plans for a bigger and
better reunion in 1947. Sebring
has two representatives on the
committee in Phil Schroeder and
Bill Berry, and both brothers l am
sure can be counted upon to come
through in fine style in carrying
out the duties entrusted TO them.
While mentioning picnic, how
about a baseball team from this
city to play in the all-star game
at the reunion. | am sure We have
the material for a top-notch nine
and would like to hear from other
locals in Sebring supporting such
a move. How about it fellows, let's
plan now to let the committee
know Sebring is in the running.
1t it with sincere regret we an
nounce the death of Elmer (Pat)
who passed away on
Feb. 25. He was a jiggerman at
the French Saxon and beloved by
all who knew him.
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06

united front by labor against anti
labor bills, but would defer con-
sideration of other matters until
the legislative issues had been set
tied.
Mr.. Green, who first had pro-
posed the organic merger, reiter-
ated in letters addressed to Mr..
Murray and to Chairman Taft of
the Senate Labor Committee, the
willingness of the AFL to discuss
a merger, but expressed his deep
disappointment that the CIO was
prepared only to consider moves
for a united front against un-
friendly legislation.
Setting forth the position Of the
AFL in unmistakable terms, Mr..
Green wrote Mr.. Murray and Sem
ator Taft the following letters:
Text of Letter to Murray
Dear Mr.. Murray:
"You make it clear in your let
ter dated February 18th that you
declined the request / submitted in
a communication sent you dated
January 31st, that you and your
associates meet with representa-
tives of. the American Federation
of Labor for~the purpose of Great
ing a united organized labor move
ment on a sound and permanent
basis. We deeply regret this ac-
tion on your part.
"The members of the Executive
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06

meetings. Both groups publicly en-
dorsed the work of the MIRA task
force in the city.
"As president of the Ottawa
Typographical Union," wrote Bob
Ford in letter to the cast, 81
would be derelict in my duty not
only to the union but to the public
if | did not inform you of the
splendid work you are doing in the
building of our country"
Steelman's wire, which arrived
as the opening performance began,
read, Congratulations to the
Committee of Invitation on bring
ing to the Dominion Capital this
dramatic portrayal of effective
teamwork"
GAS members of Parliament,
both government and opposition,
we send warmest gre etings from
Westminster to you." called IS
British MP's to Humphrey Mitch
ell, Canada's Minister of Labor.
Already 145 members of the
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06
House Group Backs Jump
In Veterans Allowances

Washington, D. C.-Legislation
has been approved by the House
Veterans Affairs Committee pro-
posing substantial increases in the
ceilings on allowances for veterans
participating in on-the-job train
ing. The bill provides for a cell
ing of $3.50 a month for single vet
Grams, 1926 a month for veterans
with one dependent, and $3.50 a
month for those with two or more
dependents.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06
West Coast Firm
Signs New Pact
With Brotherhood

Stockton, Calif.-The conference
committee of Local Union III
headed by Second Vice President
Frank Hull, recently met with Off
cials of the Laurel Pottery Com
pany and negotiated a new wage
agreement. The pact provides for
each of the features incorporated
in the national agreement between
the United States Potters Asso-
citation and the National Brother
hood Of Operative Potters as of
last January in Washington, d. C.
In addition to the prescribed
clauses, the agreement provides
for the establishment of piece
work in several departments where
our members have been working
at day wage rates. Piece work was
also established in the kiln plac-
irg department. and data is being
assembled for the purpose of
establishing piece work rates in
the dipping department.
The negotiations were of a
peaceful nature and the manage
ment complimented the members
of L. U. III for the splendid CO.
operation they are extending to
the company in behalf of an i'm
proved product.
Since the advent of the Laurel
Pottery Company in the pottery
industry, they have experienced a
series of difficulties including
major fire which completely de-
stroyed about one-third Of the
plant. Reconstruction plans in
clude the installation of a modern
jiggering department equipped
with chain conveyors with suffi-
cient capacity to double produc-
tion and improve the quality of
the product.
Local Union III has developed
into a stalwart organization and
are fortunate in being officered by
competent individuals who are do
ing a splendid job, resulting in
relationship represent
ing all that could be hoped for
o. C. III.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06
PICNIC TO BE HELD AT IDORA PARK
All Labor
Backs Red
Cross Drive
MOP Chief Among
Leaders Backing Drive

Leaders Of all organized labor
have pledged active support to the
American Red Cross drive to raise
a 1947 fund Of s60,000,o COO. The
campaign began on March /.
Endorsing the drive, President
James M. Duffy said that the Red
Cross is zone of the most valuable
public service institutions in our
country" and praised its war
related as well as its peacetime ac-
tivities. at is my sincere hope
that the wage earners in the pot
terry industry will give as gener-
ously as possible to this most
worthy movement" he added.
Testifying as zone who has
served in the councils of the Red
Cross in wartime and peactime," :"
John. L. Lewis, president of the
United Mine Workers of America,
urged call men and women of good
will to respond generously
Speaking for the Brotherhood of
Railway and Steamship Clerks,
Freight Handlers, Express and
Station Employees, George NJ.
Harrison, president, said:
"We enthusiastically endorse
the good work done by the Amer
lean Red Cross and appeal to our
$4,000 members to respond to
your forthcoming appeal for
funds"
Similarly, D. B. Robertson, pres
ident of the Brotherhood of Loco
motive Firemen and Enginemen
pledged his support, stating that
he believed the Red Cross "has
done, is doing, and has yet to do
big job, and that | can conscien-
tiously ask that every member of
our organization rally to its sup
port"
Philip Murray, president of the
CIO, predicted the wholehearted
cooperation of his organization
and pledged the same support as
has been given in wartime drives.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06

lit was after midnight before all
were heard and the decision of the
committee was reached.
1t is the plan of the committee
to make the first postwar outing
a program of an unusually high
order in the hope of establishing
new high attendance record.
Transportation facilities for pot
terry towns curtailed somewhat
during the war years, will again
be one Of the main features given
consideration by the committee.
Aside from the great variety of
amusement features on the ground,
fine swimming in one of the finest
swimming pools in the United
States, the committee expects to
put on a great baby show, a penny
scramble for the kiddies, and a
superb athletic program, culminat-
ing with baseball game between
two of the best teams in the pot
terry industry. There will also be
the usual free dancing with high
grade orchestra music from 2 to 4
p. m, and the usual long list Of
attractive prizes for free distribu-
ton among those who hold the
lucky numbers given away at the
gate.
"We recognize the fact that it
has been five years since our last
picnic and many of our members
have served their country in the
armed services since the last re-
union, and we are going to dedi-
cate this picnic to them and hope
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Fican Federation of Labor, but drew
from Mr.. Kuenzli an observation
that conditions there were only q
reflection of the sorry plight of
American teachers throughout the
country.
at is a deplorable fact in Amer
ican education that in many cities
and towns throughout the country
boards of education are making it
extremely difficult for the AFL to
maintain its no-strike policy" he
said.
"It also is sad commentary on
American education that in the
richest nation in the world, the
working conditions of teachers
have fallen so low that to main
tain no-strike policy 100 per cent
is almost impossible"
Discussing the general teacher
situation throughout the country,
Mr.. Kuenzli said:
while the teachers strike IN
Buffalo was not authorized by the
American Federation of Teachers,
our hearts go out to teachers who
face deplorable working conditions
which force them to violate ma
tional policy. They do this only as
a last resort.
"Under such conditions as con-
front them, the school administra-
tions and boards of education are
responsible for the strike rather
than the teachers.
at is time the boards of edu-
cation adopt a no-strike policy by
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06
Minimum 60-Cent Scale
Is Set In Massachusetts,

Boston, Mass.-The State De-
partment of Labor and Industries
has ordered a minimum wage of
60 cents an hour, effective March
l, for all experienced clerical and
similar workers in the State.
Officials of the Department of
Labor have said that the new or
der establishes the highest mini
mum wage in the country for that
type of work.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06
PIunfs Promised
Break In Weather

A group of the smaller pot
teries in the East Liverpool and
Sebring district were promised a
break this week in the long siege
of winter weather which forced
them to close down on account of
a natural gas shortage.
The break in the weather is ex-
pected to send the mercury to
around 81 degrees, enabling the
gas companies to lift the ban on
gas for firing kilns.
A check of the larger plants in
the district revealed no Interrupt
tion Of production when the cold
wave struck, as many of them
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06
DUTY OF EVERY MEMBER
TO CAST BALLOT AT POLLS

On page five of this issue of the Potters Herald will be found
replica ballot for the primary election of national
delegates American Federation of Labor
venton.
facsimile accordance with law will appear in each
Herald during the entire voting period of the
primary election
Members urged the list and be guided by their
Judgment selecting whom they feel best qualified to
guide the organization during the next two years.
All members urged to vote in both the primary and
eral election
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06
City, State Officials
Accused Of Forcing
Strike Of Teachers

Chicago I-Charges that the strike of Buffalo school
teachers forced by the attitude of the Buffalo School
Board and the New York State Legislature contained in
the statement issued by Irwin r. Kuenz
of the American Federation of Teachers.
MIR. Kuenz cited the situation in Buffalo typical ex
ample of issues confronting teachers in every part of the
o despite reluctance of teachers associated with the Amer
lean Federation of Labor to halt educational activities The
teachers strike in Buffalo not naugurated by the Amer
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06
Green Regrets Clio
Refusal 10 Confer
On AFL Merger Now

Washington D. C.-AFL President William Green
pressed deep regret that the Congress of Industrial Ogan
cations declined his request for conference discuss
merging the two groups into the mghties labor unit the
world has known.
Mr.. Green, from a meeting of the AFL Executive
Council in Miami invited the CIO to talk plans for
amagamaton of the two groups organic basis Philip
Murray CIO president after consultations with his leading
colleagues replied they would discuss establishment Of
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1947-03-06
Committee Picks
Park
As Most Suitable

Beautiful Idora Park at Youngstown Ohio the site
chosen, and June H. Flag Day. the date for the 947
ing and reunion of the National Brotherhood of Operative
Potter at the executive meeting of the picnic committee held
last Saturday evening at n B. of o. P headquarters.
Three other parks competed with Idora for the honor
Rock Springs Park of Chester W. Va Meyers Lake
ton Ohio and Kennywood Park of Pittsburgh Representa-
ves of each resort present during the
Evening star., 1947-07-26
Reports Are Prepared
On Mine Disaster
BY the Associated Press

WEST FRANKFORT, Ill, July 26
State and Federal investigators
today prepared official reports on a
mine explosion in which 27 miners
we're killed Thursday at Old Ben
Coal Mine No. 8.
Meanwhile, this mining town OF
$4,000 made preparations for burial
of some of the victims tomorrow
while next Tuesday has been pro-
claimed by Mayor Luther Burpo as
a day of mourning, with all business
suspended.
Federal Mine Inspector William
Gallagher. after viewing the wreck
age in the pit, said, 1T was a gas
explosion. There's no question OF
that"
Gov. Dwight H. Green-who tenn
porarily Cancelled plans to go on
vacation-and John L. Lewis, presl-
dent of the AFL United Mine Work
ers' Union, were at the scene yes
terday.
Mr.. Lewis told reporters that he
had come here from Springfield
ILL.,, because 81 am extremely anX-
ious to see that dependents COM
pensation is cleared quickly ano
satisfactory to all survivors.
He added that Il cannot make a
statement on the Old Ben No. s
mine disaster at the present time
shall reserve any comment until
the State and National Government
mine examining groups and the
company make formal announce.
ment of the cause" He declined tc
/ elaborate.
Gov. Green said he was certain
there had been no laxress in COM
pliance with safety laws.
Harold L. Walker, State director
of mines, said the entry where the
blast occurred had been thoroughly
rock -dusted to allay dangerous Goa
dust Wednesday night-the night
before the blast.
Mr.. Gallagher said safety pre-
cautions appeared to have been 6
factor in localizing "the explosion.
k A a.uewxaircraft factory at Tai.
chung, Taiwan, will employ 1,O0(
workers.
Evening star., 1947-07-26
Mine Incentive Plan
Announced in Reich

BERLIN, July 26 (P)-Offlcials to-
day announced a new British Amer
ican incentive plan to give German
miners gift food parcels for digging
more coal in the hope of spurrlng
production in the vital Ruhr region.
British and American military
government officials worked the
scheme out after discussions with
German mine leaders.
American coal officials said they
hoped the bonus offer would boost
hard coal production to 250,00O tons
daily or better.
The present daily output averages
about $4,000 tons.
Each underground worker in the
hard coal mines will receive a 10
in-one" ration package from United
States Army stocks if his mine
reaches or exceeds its production
target within the II weeks starting
July %.
The target for each mine is the
highest level of production 1t has
reached over a consecutive four
week period since the occupation
began.
In addition. the mine showing the
highest percentage of increased out
put over the target will win 10
in-one" food package for all en-
ployes. wherever they work. The
package contains the equivalent OF
10000 calories.
Poland's prewar population OF
35 100000 has shrunk to $4,000, 600
TODAY.
Evening star., 1947-07-26
| in France at a crucial stage OF the
Marshall plan DEVELOPMENT

2. He has given the French a
promise that they will be informed
of, and have a chance, to comment
on. increases in the level of industry
And he has allowed time for the
French and other Europeans,
through economic planning in Paris
/ to convince themselves, as the
United States is already convinced
that there can be no European re-
covery without some trade revival
in Germany.
/ Gen. Marshall is know to feel that
he has not given up any American
objective or changed any basic
American policy but by a series OF
tactical moves he has averted diff
! culties in France
Evening star., 1947-07-26
Districts Food Prices
Up 1.7% in Month for
31ob Gain in Year

Washington retail food prices rose
II per cent between May IS and
June Is, monthly survey by Labor
Departments Bureau of Labor Sta
tistics showed today.
The food bill for District house.
wives last month was 31.2 per cent
more than on June Is, l946-the
final month of widespread Govern
nent price controls. June prices
here were recorded as 34.7 per cent
above vi day ana 1929 per cent
higher than August, l939-the
month before the war began in
Europe.
Washington's retail food price in
dex (1935-39 average is 100 moved
from 1878 on May Is to 1909 on
June Is. The national average for
Sc large cities meanwhile climbed
from 1875 to 190.5-a is per cent
advance.
Meat and Eggs Higher.
Chief causes of the sharp increase,
which sent the national average of
food prices to a new high for the
third time in eight months, was
an per cent increase in costs of red
meats and a per cent seasonal
climb in egg prices, officials said.
These Offset per cent decline in
fats and oils, per cent drop in
coffee prices and l per cent lower
fruit and vegetable prices.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics
said family food costs the middle of
last month were higher than in May,
1916, of the cities it checked-the
advances ranging from 5 per cent
in Jackson, Miss, to A per cent in
Providence, R. I. They were un-
changed in Denver, Colo, and down
in nine cities. San Francisco and
Los Angeles recorded the greatest
food bill drop-15 per cent each.
Potato Price Increases.
Potatoes were an exception to gen.
eral price decreases for fresh vegeta-
bles. An average price rise of II per
cent was a reflection of this years
smaller early crop-one-third less
than last year. Canned fruit and
vegetable prices were reported down
is per cent, with drops listed in all
of the surveyed items except canned
peaches.
Average declines of l to per cent
for cheese and milk balanced a 2
per cent increase for butter, to keep
average prices of dairy products the
sameeaS a month earlier.
Evening star., 1947-07-26
Reich Industry Pact
Halted by Marshall 10
Counter French Reds
By John N. Hightower
Associoted Press Sfcff Writer


The internal situation in France
where Communists were making
political capital of the matter-was
reported today to have Influenced
the sudden decision holding up a
British-American agreement to raise
the level of industry in Germany.
.Secretary of State Marshall's stop
CIDER" on the agreement worked out
BY Gen. Lucius D. Clay and British
officers of the occupation forces has
evidently ruff1ed American tempers
in Berlin extremely.
This is reflected in dispatches
from Berlin.
But there appears to be a belief
here that Clay'S strong objections
to Gen. Maj shalls order, and sub
sequent announcement that France
will be consulted, may be removed
when the whole situation is more
fully understood.
Officials Refuse to Talk.
The matter is so delicate that
officials here will not discuss it
publicly. But here are the main
points of the background and the
developments revolving about the
issue:
In the main, Gen. Clay advocates
limited German reconstruction as
the only way to solve the German
problem-that is, prevent Germany
from going Communist by making
1t self-Supporting That is also the
Washington view.
The French. while subscribing tt
the recreation of Germany as
properly democratic nation, insist
that it should be kept induStrially
weak.
About two weeks ago, Gen. Clay
and his British counterpart IN Berlin
agreed, in line with Anglo-Amerlcan
policy for their merged zones IN
Germany, to increase the German
level of industry.
The French protested in great
excitement.
The exact cause of the protest
was not officially disclosed but was
apparent.
French Communists were waglng
campaign to the effect that Britain
and the United States had aban-
doned France and were intent or
rebuilding Germany.
Marshall Acted Swiftly.
The campaign threatened to wreck
work now going on at Paris tol
European recovery under the Mar
shall Plan. by running Frances part
In it.
Gen. Marshall acted swiftly.
Evidently in cooperation with
British Foreign Minister Bevln, he
suspended announcement Of the
new increased level of industry.
He also sent French Foreign MIN
lister Bidault a letter saying that
before the United States and Britain
took any such step, France Woulo
be consulted. 1t is that promise that
mas given rise to prospects for a
three power conference on Western
German production.
On the other hand, Gen. Marshall
has not. as Americans in Berlin fear
promised the French that they
could have a decisive voice in de-
termining the German level Of in
Gustry. Nor has he scrapped, &C
cordlng to the best information here
his intention of raising the level OF
industry.
What he has done mainly is two
interpret his move:
l. He has avoided a political crisis
Evening star., 1947-07-26
Teachers Get Land

Mexico City teachers were given
titles to plots of ground on the site
of the former San Andreas ranch,
Churubusco, for construction of
their own homes, as a feature Of
teachers day.