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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
N. Y. Cops Swing Mdces As
Strikers Return To Jobs

New York (LPA)-The month
long strike of United Financial
Employes-AFL against the Stock
Exchange ended last, week when
the strikers voted to accept the SO
to SIS raise offered by the Exchange
and return to work.
UFE Vice-president John Cole
said that the union was defeated
on the wage issue but that the
strike had proven some very i'm
portant things. "Our people went
back to work in a solid body" he
said, "their ranks unbroken. We
didn't crawl back. A lot of people
thought white collar union
couldn't conduct a strike on Wall
st. without breaking ranks. We
now know something we didn't
know when we started-that we
have a solid membership who stuck
it out.
The Financial Workers had origi-
nally asked for SO to $15 raise
and had later cut their demands
down to Sc to $40. The vote to re-
turn to work was not unanimous.
About one-fifth of those present
at the meeting wanted to stay out
but the leaders of the union told
them that such an action would be
c,,icida Moro than 100 iOhc wara
done away with during the stream
lining that took place during the
strike.
About $50 strikers returned to
work. The 100 whose jobs have
been eliminated will be kept on the
payroll for eight weeks to see if
new jobs can be created for them.
If not, they will get two weeks
severance pay for each year they
were on the job.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
Local Union rs To
Elect Delegates
Mt Next Meeting

Trenton, N J.-Local Union 45
would like to call attention to all
concerned that our meetings con-
vene at 8:15 p. m. sharp. At our
last session three new members
were initiated. One arrived at 8,
one at $3.50 and one at 9:15. This
stringing in at all hours creates
extra work for the officials and
tends to prolong the meetings.
Election of delegates to the con-
vention will be held May with the
polls open from 8 p. m. to allow all
an opportunity to vote. Those ele-
gible are Joe Abrams, Lance, An
sell, Harry Ashman, Joe Cooper Jr,
John Kercichi, Joe Markulec, Leo
Mature, John Richards, George
Smith, Russell Southland and Dun
can Stewart.
New men are being put on tank
benches and Bro. Joseph Tiger has
been appointed instructor which we
hope will do away with confusion
in that department.
Problems in connection with the
lavatory and tank machines are
being taken up for consideration
which we hope to solve satisfac-
torily.
Bros. Tony Spezzio and Tom
Aires were reported on the sick
list. Our best wishes for their quick
return to the shop.
We were amazed to read that
police tactics as reported from
Kansas City are perpetrated in this
day and age, but rottenness is in
evidence everywhere and unless the
people enforce some measures of
honesty, God only knows where
we are headed for. Indifference
and laziness go hand in hand and
the price to be paid for them will
be appalling if we do not wake up.
%. C. As.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
Ward, Christian
Named Delegates
To Atlantic CITY

Everything seems to be under
controhS in the warehousemen's
trade, at least for the time being
as not one complaint was register
ed at our last meeting.
This is the way we like to see
theslocal functioning, and it can be
Kept this way if the members ais
faithful in attending meetings.
Trouble usually follows when we
become lax in our obligations and
before we know it infractions of the
agreement are occurring here. and
there and sometimes reach the dan
ger stage before a report is made
to the local.
1t should be must on every
members part to attend meetings
regularly. Especially so for men,
bers of the various shop commit
tees. Through these committees the
Local can keep informed of condi-
tions in the various shops and
should a dispute arise, immediate
steps can be taken to meet the
situation.
We hope other firms will follow
suit and adopt the plans for ap-
prentices which was recently set up
at the Edwin M. Knowles China Co.
James Ward and Laird Chris
tain were elected delegates to the
with Harold Palmer be-
ing chosen as alternate.
-Four new members were obligat-
ed and their names added to the
roll.-O. C. sc.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
SteeIworkers President Exposes
Price Move of Steel Industry

tion" for increasing prices three
times the extra amount of wages
paid.
Since the end of OPA, the Steel
workers president said, the cost of
living has advanced $3.50 which
means that steelworkers required
an additional 35c hourly wage rate,
while in fact their raises have
amounted to only 22c an hour. On
the basis of the Bureau of Labor
Statistics family budget, steelwork-
ers should be making $1.75 hour,
and they are receiving an average
of only $1.52.
In contrast are the profit in
creases of the corporations since
1916 "The steel industry cannot
plead poverty" Murray exclaimed.
"Its profits stand at all time highs,
more than enough profits to grant
our unions just wage request"
In 1947 the industry's profit,
after taxes, was over $5O0,OO0,0O0,
or 55 per cent more than in 1916.
The profits of US Steel alone
went up $153,O0O,O00, about 73 per
per cent over 1916.
The union chief said that in
April 1947 the Steelworkers signed
a two-year no-strike contract hop
ing that it would "help to stabilize
costs and prices and halt initiation"
But the industry's subsequent price
boosts have led to "a new initiation
ary spiral and a substantial in
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06

Pittsburgh (LPA) - President
Philip Murray, speaking as presi-
dent of the United Steelworkers,
presented to the American people
this week the case against US Steel
and other great steel companies
who have refused to honor the
steelworkers' request for a wage
raise.
Replying to "big steel's" propa-
ganda campaign, he charged GUS
Steel has distorted the issue and
presented a false and misleading
impression to the public in ad-
vertisements and public pronounce
ments."
The simple truth, as Murray ex-
planned, is that US Steels "pica-
yune price cuts" are but "an OBJ
vious gesture intended to overcome
the unfavorable reaction to the
February price increase in hope
that the other increases of last
year and the industry's extortion-
ate profits will hereby pass un-
noticed"
Since April 1947, the last time
steelworkers got a pay boost, US
Steel and the other big companies
have increased prices $11.32 a ton.
The recent cut of $1.25-actually
about 1-20 of a cent a pound "can-
not possibly start a general move
ment of price reduction" Murray
said. He pointed out that the indus
try has used the moderate" wage
increases the workers have receiv-
ed since the war as a "justifica-
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
Local Union 724
Lists Delegates
For Convention

Local Union 124 held a short and
snappy session Tuesday evening as
nothing of major Importance was
on the evenings agenda for con-
sideration.
Following a brief business ses-
sion in which matters of a routine
nature were quickly dispensed with,
the balance of the evening was de-
voted to electing delegates to this
years convention.
The ballot carried the names of
many candidates eligible to COM
pete which resulted in a spirited
election. After all had registered
their choice and the tellers tab
ulated the vote, the results were
as follows: Clair Armstrong, Har-
old Williams, Myrtle Hutchison,
Rose Stewart; Alternates, Tony
Wynn and Frances Greenwood
o. c.. 124.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
Distillery Workers Win
New Pact For Statesmen

Chicago-Joseph O'Neill, presi-
dent of the AFL's Distillery Recti-
flying and Wine Workers Interna-
tional Union, announced the sue
cessful negotiation of new con-
tract covering statesmen employed
by the Hiram Walker organization.
The new agreement, which term
mated a strike by the statesmen,
provides an increase in commiss-
ions, improved working conditions,
and new 2-week vacation with
pay. The vacation cost is borne en-
tirely by the company, O'Neill said,
and does not come out of salesmen's
commissions.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06

May III as well as a vice president
to fill the unexpired term of Bro
Fazio. We would like to see every
member on hand for this important
duty.
We are very sorry to report our
health program at the plant which
got off to such a good start is no
longer functioning. Both the firm
and the Local share the response
bility for the breakdown and both
sides equally pledged their support
to re-organizea .ae whole set-up.
Mr.. Hugh McNicol, president of
the firm was present at the meet
ing and stated he regretted very
much to hear such news, and ord
cred a complete cleanup of the
shop to be started Immediately.
1t is true some of our members
have been very negligent in doing
their part to keep the shop clean
and the Local intends to crack
down on these violators in no un-
certain terms. You not only endan-
ger your own health when you be-
come careless and neglect to keep
your bench clean of old scraps, to-
bacco packs, and what not, but you
endanger the health of your fellow
Signs are being printed and will
be distributed throughout the plant
and in the dressing rooms, urging
one and all to join in the drive to
eliminate health hazards on the
plant. No pity will be shown those
who are found guilty of leaving
their old dirty work clothes in the
dressing rooms over the week end.
In addition to the loss Of the gar
ments, which will be thrown away,
the guilty parties will be brought
before the Local and given a repri-
nand for the first offense. The
second offense will result in a stiff
'ine and immediate discharge.
The Labor Management commit
tee which has also been inactive
for some time will be reorganized
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06

at the next meeting. We would like
to see a good turnout at the meet
ing to enable the committee to get
off to a fine start, and to offer
suggestions to aid them in formu-
lating plans for the year.
By the time this story appears
in print, the all-important election
day will be history and we hope
the enemies of labor will have re-
+ceived their just reward. Here in
Clarksburg we are looking for a
record-breaking vote as the forces
of labor have left no stone un-
turned in seeing that their men,
bers exercise their democratic pri-
vilege.
The bowling league finished their
season last Thursday with Howard
Brinkley's team winners in the Sec
ond half.
The roll off between teams led
by Bros. Brinkley and Fazio will
be held next week, followed by
banquet when prizes will be award
ed.
Bro. Joe Messe is anxiously
awaiting that day in the near fu-
ture when he tricks to the altar
and mumbles IL Do" From then
on he will Do" what the little
woman says, make no mistake
about that Joe.
Bro. Archie Hurst is the proud
father of a baby girl.-O. c. SO.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06

sLne workers as 10 Lne articles 10 De
made and leave it to these
thoroughly schooled employees,
with long years of experience in
their job tasks, to apply them
selves as the many years of actual
everyday experience has taught and
trained them to get the greatest
volume of quality wares. There
would be much less grief financial
ly and otherwise in the operation
of clay producing plants.
These frank utterances were ac-
cepted without any rancor on the
part of the delegates in attendance.
And with President Duffy's assur-
ance that the National Brotherhood
of Operative Potters' policy and
practice will be in the future as in
the past, TO respect these indispen-
sable technicians, as such, and to
give our wholehearted cooperation
towards the highest efficiency and
quality products in placing the Am
-erican pottery industry in the front
ranks in pottery making through
out the world.
President Duffy also made the
Scio Pottery the subject of some
information for the benefit of his
audience. He asserted that Mr..
Lewis P. Reese had been guilty of
rank taking and gross misrepresen-
tation in his many public assertions
that he began operations in Scio
heavily in debt and with only eleven
cents in cash. Duffy called atten-
ton to the fact that Mr.. Reese
in reality had many helps, both fl
nancial and otherwise, in launching
his plant. The employer whom
Reese was working for when he de-
cided to go into business gave him
much assistance. The nature of
which was equivalent to many,
many thousands of dollars. Presi-
dent Duffy also ask what contri-
button this over publicized factory
had made toward advancement of
ceramic arts and challenged any,
one to a single instance wherein
such developments took place in
Scio since the beginning of their
operations. He further asserted
that the company was making
seven or eight of the simplest items
in white ware of most complete in
feriority that has ever been foist-
ed upon the American buying pub
lie. That Reese was virtually as
sured of success in that he had a
contract with a representative of
one of the largest distributors of
pottery products in the United
States that actually was a kick
back. | am sure our readers under
stand the practice known as kick
back.
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06


plimented our local and the man
agement on their splendid coopera-
tion in making Stetson Potteries,
one of the largest and most modern
industries in the community.
Mr.. Baumbler and Mr.. Reese in
their remarks paid high tribute to
the collective bargaining policy of
the National Brotherhood of Oper-
ative Potters as exemplified through
their dealings with Local Union
, No. 116. They stressed the fine rec
ord of the union in reaching peace
full settlements when disputes arose
without curtailing production, and
in a friendly spirit of union-man-
agement relationship, which tends
to promote harmony throughout
the plant.
Mr.. Reese declared the manage
ment and employees in the Stetson
Potteries are considered as one big
happy family working for the good
of all. This relationship, he stated,
must be continued if we are to con-
tinue to produce fine quality pro-
duct and under conditions which
enable our employees to earn wages
necessary to maintain a decent
standard of living.
President Duffy in his remarks
emphasized how fortunate Lincoln
was to have this modern pottery
industry located here. He stated
that since management had prom
ised to cooperate in every respect
to create harmony and understand
ing between our union and manage
ment, he would commit labor to
go even further in carrying out
our part.
After the banquet, members as
sembled in the union hall for the
regular meeting. Following a brief
business session in which twelve
new members were initiated, Presi-
dent Duffy told of his trip to South
America. The description was so
vivid that we seemed to be able
to see and enjoy his experiences
with him.
A number of questions regarding
union regulations were discussed
and given official Interpretation
by our national head. He also en-
phasized that a union member
should consider carefully before
dropping his union obligations. Any
member would be very ill-advised |
to try to withdraw from the union
and attempt to take matters in
his own hands.
We of the younger membership !
salute the charter members and all
older members on their 25 years
of faithful service and sincerely
hope to help celebrate the golden
anniversary-25 years hence.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
ILO INFO MAN NAMED

Montreal (LPA)-Ed Allen, a
former vice-president of the Amer
lean Newspaper Guild has been ap-
pointed Public Information Chief
of the Int'l Labor Office. Aliens
background for the ILO job in
cludes 13 years experience on the
Boston Herald and a post as UN
correspondent for International
News Service.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
TRANSIT WORKERS WIN

Akron, o. ILNS)-Akron's 26-
day bus strike ended April 26 with
acceptance by mechanics of the In
ternational Association of Machin-
lists of 15-cent wage increase and
fringe benefits offered by the Ak
ron Transportation Co. Similar
terms were approved by striking
drivers.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06

industry positions
standing Of job operations clay These individuals
not to be able understand that the
the various trades and all job operations the real the
actual making Of clay products They insist methods that
President Duffy frankly
ned all time if these college trained technans would confne
themselves bodies and fire Giving instructions
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
NOTICE FINISHERS

Local Union So will elect dele
gates to the convention at the next
meeting on Thursday evening, May
13. All members are urged to be
present.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
Fitting Ceremonies Mark
Silver Anniversary Of
Local 116 At Lincoln. III.

Lincoln, Distinguished headed presi-
dent James M Duffy among those present at the banquet
les included Mayor David Sullivan Mr.. Henry
Baume executive officers of Stetson Poter
president of local
Following delicious dinner Sample introduced
the Honorable Sullivan
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
NOTICE LOCAL UNION 81

Canonsburg, Pa Delegates to
the convention will be elected at
our next meeting on May 10 in
Slovak Hall.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
Firm Joins With Local SO
In Drive To Eliminate
Health Hazards In Plant

Carksburg, W. VaBro John Fazo president of Local
no ~ took over the rns at last meeting in the absence of
Mazze who renquhed
advanced
terms the chair has
conferences and conventions Our best wishes Augge in his
position
Delegates the convention will be elected meeting
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
NOTICE MOULDMAKERS

All members are urged to attend
meeting on May IL when delegate
to the convention will be elected.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-05-06
Brotherhood Head Is Guest Speaker
At Annual Banquet of American
Ceramic Association In Chicago
Lewis Reese of Sco Pottery Fame Makes Feeble Reply
ufing Charges Leveed At Great SuperMon of Industry

NJ AnnuaCo of the Am
in
Laurel outlook., 1948-11-24

no security and that the greatest
threat is from infilteration. He
closed his address by stating that
full-time practice of their re-
ligion by professed Christians is
the hope of the world and that
the outcome lies within the in
dividuals.
Laurel outlook., 1948-11-24
Motor T~ranspOrters
Convention d a t e
Set For Dec. 9, 10, IL

The Montana Transport asso,
citation will hold its 1913 conven-
ton Dec. 9, 10 and II at the
Northern hotel in Billings, ac-
cording to G. l.. Holley, public
ity chairman. Representatives
of Laurel firms engaged in the
motor transport business are to
attend.
The associations planning corr
mittee recently met and heard
the outline of the complete pro-
gram as outlined by w. C. Rob-
convention chairman. "This
convention is to be not only the
but the most education
al, beneficial and enjoyable of
any held this year." Holley re-
c. F. Reardon, secretary man.
ager, suggested that all who plan
to attend should notify him at
he Montana Motor Transport of
ice, 124 North Twenty-fourth
Billings, as early as pos
Laurel outlook., 1948-11-24
Y. F. W.. AUXILIARY IS
VISITED BY OFFICIAL

Recent activities of the Veter-
ans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
included a meeting Nov. 8 at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett
Simpson when Mrs. Leila Gore of
Hot Springs was here on an of
fetal visit. Mrs. Gore described
the national encampment held in
st. Louis, Mo-, and a gift was
presented her from the auxiliary.
Lunch was served by the presi-
dent, Mrs. Clara Getz, and Mrs.
Elizabeth Deaton.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars
post and auxiliary met jointly
Nov. II at the parish hall to hear
Corrine Gilman, director for the
Empire Producing company of
Kansas City, Mo-, give an outline
of the variety show, "Fun For
to be produced here the
first week in December.
The post and auxiliary held
separate business sessions, follow
ed by a joint social hour and
lunch served by Mrs. Cozette
Simpson, Mrs. Phyllis Holland
and Mrs. Vera Thayer.
The next meeting is to be at
he parish hall Dec. 2.
Laurel outlook., 1948-11-24
M. E. A. Here Reflects
Mac Donald President
At First Fall Meeting

Officers ere elected at the
first fall meeting of the local
Montana Education association,
with j.. G. Macdonald reelected
president; H. Lee Hamlet, vice
president, and Miss Helen KAN
merzell, reelected secretary
treasurer.
Chosen for the various commit
tees were:
Program-Winona Denny, Myr-
tie Ford, Leon Foot and Elizabeth
Cooke.
Social-Ella Rothwell, Pearl
Sorsdahl, Vera Anderson and
Myrtle Lundstrom.
Teachers welfare - HAMLET.
Glen F. Anderson, Alice Mat
Macdonald, ex-officio, Ros-
alec Wright and Edith Malcolm.
National Education week OBJ
servance - Minnie Sprung, Ida
Martin, Irene Elliot and Evelyn
Jackson.
Legislative - Fred W. Graft,
Kamerzell and Macdonald.
ex officios, and Eta Gebo.
Laurel outlook., 1948-11-24
MASONS ENTERTAIN
At DINNER, PROGRAM

Corinthian lodge of Masons en-
tertained several hundred men,
bers and guests Monday evening
at the Masonic temple at the
lodges annual get-together din
ner. A program followed. The
affair was for Masons and their
ladies, Eastern Star members and
their escorts. Serving the tables
were De Molay boys and Rain
bow girls. John Dyer served as
master of ceremonies.
The program opened when Mrs.
r. w. Davis of Park City was
introduced and read an original
poem of appreciation on behalf
of the guests for the dinner and
the lodges hospitality. She was
followed by Mrs. Ted Bundy, ac-
cordion-pianist, and Mrs. Ina
Anderson, who were in costume
and sang three numbers.
Rev. Andrew C. Cation, pastor
of the First Methodist church in
Billings, was the speaker. He de-
clared that communism is the
greatest threat and issue the
world has faced. Defining it as
"Utopian Christian heresy," he
compared it with the Organism
of fascism." The teachings of
communism were described as
half-truths and falsehoods, with
party members using fair means
or foul to attain their ends and
sacrificing everything, including
their own lives when required.
Failing, they are purged.
A student of Christian church
history when in college, the
speaker compared the tenacity of
communists with the fervor of
Christian martyrs, with the
difference that while Christians
ire concerned with the freedom,
Welfare and salvation of individ-
lals, the followers of Marx prac-
ice a kind of democracy in which
he individual has no rights or
He quoted a number of
ommunistic arguments.
They find a fertile field, he
because half the world has
ever had enough to eat and can
read nor write. People
With plenty have difficulty in
understanding why the have-nots ]
o readily grasp the communists I
,romises for a better material {
ife. /
Rev. Cation warned that West
IN Europe, America and other I
'hristian people n in danger. t
lie regarded the atomic bomb as {