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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-07-29

of their assets must carefully scru
tinize any printed matter coming
to them for insertion. Otherwise
serious consequences would enSue
The Potters Herald is no exception
to all other newspapers in thi:
common sense rule and practice.
Our National President is obligat
ed under the Constitution to exercise
the same restraint, caution anC
common sense in this censorship OF
all articles published in our journal
to safeguard all the resources of
the Brotherhood and this, may we
emphasize again, is the same rule
of reason all newspapers snlnst
practice.
President Duffy recently had the
opportunity to inquire of Finlay,
Whippler, ct al, if the same. re-
quest for uncensored privileges had
been requested of any other news
paper, with the assurance that if
such grant was extended to them
by any other publication, he would
then futher discuss their request
for uncensored privilege in the col
umns Of the Potters Herald.
We believe it in order to call to
the attentioniof~ the readers the
following sections of our Constitu-
tion, Nos. 159, 160 and 161:
"Section 159-There shall be
published by the National Union
paper, non-political and non-sectar-
ian, to be known as "The Potters
Herald" official organ of the Ma
tionaf Brotherhood of Operative
Potters, 1t shall be, as far as prac-
tical, the National Unions official
organ of communication to local
unions: ~
"Section 100 -, The President
shall act as the editor and the Ma
tional Secretary Treasurer as as
sistant editor of the official jour-
hal They shall have the power,
with the approval of the Executive
Board; to select business mana
ger for said official paper.
"Section 16l--The Potters Her
aid shall be published once a week
and shall contain, in addition to
the reports and other matters re-
quired by law to be published, char
tiers granted; a list of the names
and address Of the corresponding
secretaries of Local Unions, state
of trade, and such other matters
as may be of interest and impor-
tance to the trade generally. Those
in charge of the paper shall ex-
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Local AZ Reports
Smooth Running;
Picinc August "a

Salem, Ohio-It has been a long
time since the trade has heard from
Local AZ membership, but we intend
to keep you informed of our activi-
ties in the future. .s ~.
I, Everything has been { running
smoothly and from all. indications
our new officers, with Brother Rob
ert Morrow Ia the ichair intend to
see that things continue in the same
line. Remember though, they must
have our individual support in ord
er to- achieve success. ~ e
At our last special meeting the
delegates to the convention gave
their reports and they were well
received by all members present.
We were quite Fortunate in hav-
ing our National President James
M. Duffy as "a visitor. 7 y 4
We had number of visitors with
us from East Liverpool, Sister
Northway, president of No. 148;
Brother Baker of No. 8; Armstrong,
Whippler, West and Wynn of No.
124 and Finlay of No. IL.
The remarks made were well re-
ceived and helped to clear up a
good many points that had been
to so many of us.
To those Brothers and Sisters of
our local who have said they only
wish they could have been there, !
have only this to say: Every meet
ing is just as important and it is
your duty to the Brotherhood to be
present and help to solve all prob
lens which confront US at such
trying times. 1t was gratifying to
see so many new faces at this
and also some of the old
er members who have been neglect
ing to attend. Let us all try to at
Tend at least once a month.
Your correspondent understands
hat everything is in readiness for
he annual picnic of the Salem Chi
IA employees to be held at Craig |
Beach, Saturday, August IA. They |
a better picnic than last
,ear, if that is possible. A good
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resolved that a resort to the civil
courts by any member or members
before full use of the facilities
available within the organization
have been exhausted is a practice
to be deplored as unfair and unjust
to the organization, and be it fur
ther resolved:
That this convention go on rec
ord Requesting Brothers: Larry
Finlay, Local IL; Norman Whip
pier, Local 124; Clyde McDaniels,
Local 9; Ed Jones, Local a., and
Shell Johnston, Local 4. To read
and take to heart the solemn OBJ
legation they took upon becoming
members of this organization that
they attempt to restore some of the
harmony and fraternalism they
have so wilfully destroyed. That
they abide by the will of the MAJ
jority and seek an end to the in
junction they have sought and
secure against their brothers and
the actions of proceeding conven-
tions:
And be it further resolved: That
this convention give to our ma
tional officials and the National
Brotherhood of Operative Potters
as whole, its vote of confidence
they so richly deserve:
And be it further resolved that
the full resources of the National
Brotherhood of Operative Potters
be made available to the Board in
carrying this case through TO the
highest court, and relieve our Off
GERS of any personal expense incl
dental to that aim.
The foregoing resolution effec-
tive Immediately upon passage.
The fact must not be overlooked
that the action taken by the dele
gates was after the Common Pleas
Court decision was read from the
floor. The action of the dele
gates was further substan-
tiated by their standing vote to
accept the recommendation of the
Committee on Officers Report
which was approved by the dele
gates by vote of 139 to 10.
The nineteen delegates who voted
in their return, request
ed that they be recorded as being
wholeheartedly for the entirety OF
the report excepting the last re-
solve.
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Heavy Vote Expected I'm Referendum
Vote OF Confidence
Express At Meeting
Of Local Union II

Warrington, w. Va.-At the reg
ular meeting OF. Local II delegates
ito the 54th Convention gave their
report, following which motion
was made approving the action of
the'convention and expressing COM
plete confidence in the organization
and national officials. The motion
was approved without a dissenting
vote.
Delegates were elected to the
West Virginia State Federation
Convention which meets in August.
1t has been a long time since we
were represented at this conyen-
ton.
Due to the modernization pro-
gram now nearing completion, a
lot of moving about in the various
jobs is necessary. A lot of discus
sion took place on just who were
eligible to move to casting jobs. A
satisfactory method was worked
out and agreed upon under our
seniority system which was already
in operation.
We have an apprenticeship set
up here, but there is general agree
ment that it needs some revision.
Our new insurance program is
just beginning to pay off, especially
the doctor part and the one cover
ing immediate maternity benefits.
Week or ten day old potters get
off to a much better start when |
hey come home with receipts from
both the doctor and the hospital,
han if they receive the bills on
he 10th of the month.
Everything is still running along
without much friction, especially
;ince the vacation season is now at
C. II.
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Delegate Reports
On Convention At
Meeting OIL. U.6

Wheeling, w. Va.-Highlightine
the regular meeting of Local No
6 was the convention report by oul
delegate, Brother George Friedrich
From his detailed account of each
days proceedings, those in atten-
dance received a complete pictur'
of the happenings in Atlantic City
At the conclusion of Mr.. Friedrich
enlightening resume, a vote of
thanks was extended for service
rendered.
For the members of No. 6 who
do not attend meetings regularly
we are hereby listing a change
in meeting halls. Beginning with
the meeting night in August the
union will gather in the Veterans
of Foreign Wars building at the
corner of Is and Eoff St., Wheel
ing. This new location will be CEN
trally located and better adapted
to our needs.
The officers of No. 6 are doing
splendid job and need the support
of the entire membership. Accord
ing to the committee selecting the
new quarters, conditions are ideal
at the 18th ST., home and our men,
bers should be well pleased. We
ask each one affiliated with the
local to be on hand Monday, Aug.
is, TOO p. m.
Something new has been added
Frank Suchy, turner,
passed out the stogies and chewing
gum during the past week in honor
of the new arrival at his home. The
baby girl has been named Becky
Jayne. Mrs. Suchy is the former
Jay Barclay and before her mar
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L. E. P. l. Steps Up
Voting Program

| 1De sure. 10 VOCe - his Is tHt
message the Ohio State Federation
of Labor's Educational and Politi.
cal League will carry in the COM
ing months to A. F. of l.. members
in Ohio. Use of the Ballot will be
considered the duty of every per-
son, man or woman, affiliated with
the Ohio State Federation of La
Dor.
In the past many working peo-
pie in the State were unable to
vote because they were not regis
tered Every member will be urged
to register and vote so that they
will be able to vote in the general
election next November End.
However, getting out the vote is
only a small part of the LEPL pro-
gram. Providing accurate, unbiased
in formation about candidates,
election issues, and voting, proce-
dures is"an established League SER
vice.
Realizing that the political par
ties are basic in the American de-
mocratic system, we must turn our
attention to party organization and
procedures. Party platforms should
be scrutinized and party leaders
told that what the voters want is
not glowing promises but platform
pledges to be realized by Congress
sional accomplishments that will
benefit all the people.
l.. E. P. LIS State Chairman,
Michael J. Lyden, lists the follow
ing reminders for voters:
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Local Union No. IS
Hears Delegates
Convention Report

Trenton, n. Local Union No.
45 met July 16 with President -Ra-
falowski in the chair.
Our delegates to the convention
gave interesting reports which were
discussed by the members.
Since our last news letter two old
timers have passed on, Harry Star
key and Philip Wildblood and on
July "a Louis Ruelius, head of
the Mutual mouldshop. These three
men will be greatly missed by all
of US and we extend our very sin
cere sympathy to the bereaved
families.
Brother Aaron Potts, who was fl
nancial secretary of No. As for
years and a very active member,
has just passed his Doth birthday.
We extend our very best wishes.
retired for many years
now, Brother Aaron is still quite
lively and wonders why he cannot
get about the way he use to.
Another brother who must be
getting along is Thomas Matthias,
as we have his card in the Potters
National Union in 1892 and sign
ed by John C. Hassall, financial
secretary-"good until June i and
no longer"
Every now and then we meet an
old member of No. As or their
families and the conversations are
7ery interesting. We wonder just
who is the oldest living member
and would be very glad to get data
Ilong this line.
One of our younger members,
James Birch Jr., had several fin
gers damaged last week, when
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from the National Convention, we
tmet on July IA for final decision.
In view Of the fact that our owl
factory manager had freely statet
months previously that he was
quite wiling for these inequities tt
be adjusted, the membership was
quite certain that a fair and fav-
orable decision would be forth
coming. s<E
The committee and National Rep
resentatives Frank Hull and George
Pace had to deal almost entirely
with George Crawford, of New
Castle who as manager Of all man.
ayers, represented the company
along with Clark Tirney, an auth
ority on job eyaluation. The COM
mittee battled all day and into the
night with Crawford to go along
with the original promises made
by our own factory manager Rex
Luton. To this Crawford steadfast-
ly refused and offered job evalua-
tion throughout the plant as a
means Of determining the inequi-
ties. This he explained would re-
quire from one to three months.
, Realizing the futility of taking
back such an answer to the mem
bership, Frank Hull very cautious
ly and respectfully made it clear
that he and the committee were not
of having to face such
in view of the fact
that he was not responsible in any
way for the commitments which
The company had made. And that
the only decent thing he or the
could do was to report
their proposal to the membership
and if they refused it and demand
I'd strike vote, he most assured
y could not blame them.
At this point the meeting adj
burned and a special session was
posted for Saturday, 1000 a. m.
~ President Glen Short. This was
10, the entire membership, with the
exception of one or two depart
nents, might hear the answer. /
On Friday night Crawford noti-
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-07-29
Anent WhippIer, FinIay,
Johnston, Jones ct al,
Constitutional Observance

-Four of the five individuals in the recent court action
namely, Larry Finay Norman Whippler Ed Jones and s.
Johnston futey carrying their attack upon Ma
lona Officials and the good of the National Brother
hood of Operative Potters.
After several days advertising and intense efforts for
another 'rump meeting which was held in East Liverpool
they succeeded in attracting about $50 individuals least
half of whom present out of curiosity and by
manner OF reason supporters of their destructive program
They adopted several meaningless proposals. One of the
most udcrous to ask the National Labor Relations
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| Whereas: We, the delegates t.
the 54th Annual Convention of the
National Brotherhood of Operative
Potters chosen in fair and oper
election to represent the $4,000 bro.
theirs and sisters Of our organiza
tion, to act for them and to be held
accountable to them, local issues
notwithstanding our first and in
escapable duty to ourselves and oui
locals, is to secure, promote, and
protect the welfare and good name
of our national organization.
Whereas: For many years our or
ganization has slowly and carefully
built for itself the reputation of
the soundest financially the clean
est politically, the fairest and most
democratic in every way of any or
ganization within the labor move
ment.
Whereas: A little bad publicity
greatly exaggerated can destroy a
reputation, good will carefully built
over the many years, and
Whereas: Complete machinery
within the organization, to correct
any abuse or mistake or misman-
agement, is established and avail
able to any member, and
Whereas: The third article of
the Constitution of the National
Brotherhood of Operative Potters
reads as follows: The Convention
of the National Brotherhood of OPP
erative Potters shall have power
and authority to make. or repeal
any laws deemed necessary. 1t may
also tax the members for the main
tenace of the organization, and
Whereas: Our National officials
are bound to follow the will of
the majority and enforce to abide
by the constitution and bylaws and
any changes made by the conven-
tion, and
Whereas: During the past month
our national officials have been
hailed into court faced with an in
junction and unjustIy accused of
dishonesty for carrying out the
mandates of the 1914 convention.
Such mandates having been openly
discussed, voted, and passed by a
majority of the delegates, also hav-
ing been approved in like manner
in each succeeding convention.
Therefore, be it resolved:
That the use Of the injunction
Dy one brother against another is
a despicable action beneath the
dignity of an honest believer in
abor movement, and be it further !
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Why Act Against
Two Instead OF 328
AS To The Cost Of
Court Litigation

The action of the 1914 Conven-
ton provided for a minimum of
so per cent increase in compensa-
ton for members of the National
Wage Conference Committee, MEM
bers of the three standing COM
mittees, as we'll as the ten Board
members. Also for all Wage Con-
ference Committees where con-
tracts are in effect on a shop
basis.
An an illustration of the num-
Der of members who benefited by
the one and same resolution that
Increased the National Officials
salary there were Sc members of
the National Wage Conference
Committee, six members of the
three standing committees, along
with ten Executive Board men,
bers, making a total of II individ-
uals in Generalware. With a very
conservative estimate of an addi-
tional 256 in sanitary, art, novelty
and porcelain locals who serve on
their Wage Conference Commit
tees, making total of minimum
of 328 members who received a
minimum of so per cent increase
by one and the same action of
the delegates in the 1914 Conven-
tion.
Yet in spite of this fact the re-
cent court decision resulted in a
salary decrease for only the Ma
tional President and National Sec
retary- Treasurer. 1t seems only
fair that these facts be called to
the attention of the members
when voting on the pendingg refer
andum. Is it equitable and fair to
reduce salaries of only two out of
a total of 1928 who received an in
crease of at least so per cent |
through the 1914 Convention ac-
ion?
Much concern exists among men,
,ers as to what might be the cost !
o the organization for continu-
lnce of court litigation. This is ma
ural and we believe sound reason
ng and something that the men,
,ership might well be disturbed, or
about.
The adoption of the salaries, as
ixed by delegates in our last con-
'ention, for president and secre-
ary treasurer will take us out of
ourt and bring an end to costly
ourt procedures. If the referen-
um does not carry, inevitably our
ase will be long in court litigation,
nth no telling what the eventual
inancial strain might be. .
By bringing to a close the courts ,
lvasion of our constitutional rights /,
D function as non-profit and
rade union organization, we will
nen be free to meet any issue and !;
} settle all questions that have !
cen plaguing the organization /,
nee the dual movement that has
cen operating under the guise of
le Potters Club which brought !
bout court interferences. i
The National Brotherhood of OPP II
,ative Potters since 1890 has a
its ability to settle all b
sues within our own organization a
activity. Any member, with le- |,
timate objective, has the right l
I'd privilege to state his case to
lr high court, the delegates in :
ational Convention and we are re- p
lived that there shall be no de- G
alton from the practices and o
ethods of the past that has placed b
in the front rank of labor or j
in the United States j
America.
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Local Union 212
Elects Officers

Local Union No. 212 membership
elected officers at their last reg
ular meeting. Margaret Robinson
was elected president, along with
Dick McGurren as vice president;
John Sell, recording secretary;
Dorothy Hoffman, financial secre-
tary; Paul Edwards, treasurer;
June Strobel, Inspector; Clifford
Cakes, guard and Eddie Wheeler,
trustee 1S months. A M
Let us all attend the local union
meetings and help these officers
handle the affairs of our local.
o. c. 212.
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Local Union 2l4 Shaken
By Homogeneous Decision
On equities In Their Pldnt

Redands Calif-Since the signing of the contract
June by Local PA committee the membership has
been waiting for management to fulfill promise To sit
down with the committee and try to adjust the neques
which they openly admitted existed between plant and
the Eastern Division.
After much preparation, the part of both company
and nion of the facts these derentas which included
trip by management to New Castle Pa and special trip
through the New Castle plant by the delegates returning
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Board to supervise the referendum
on salaries fixed for president and
secretary ry-treasurer by delegates in
our recent National Convention.
The least informed well knows that
this governmental agency is with
out jurisdiction in such matters.
However, it again clearly illust-
rates this elements maliciousness
and determination to prevent the
members of the Brotherhood from
exercising their rights and privi-
leges to manage their own affairs
as functioning labor unit.
BY way of keeping the records
straight, we wish to state that
these marauding individuals have
not ask for, nor been denied space
in the Potters Herald to set forth
their views regarding any legiti-
mate matter, question or subject
regarding affairs of the N. B. o..
P. The only request coming to us
is the following letter:
East Liverpool, Ohio
July 10, l948
"Mr. Jas. Duffy
Editor
The Potters Herald A4.--
N. B. of o. p. Bldg.
City
Dear Sir and Brother: :
The recent issue of your paper
carried accounts of the Conven-
tions action, also articles on. the
recent Court action by the under
signed plaintiffs in the case.
We are hereby requesting the
columns of the Potters Herald may |
be opened to us without censor
ship, SO that our members may
know both sides of the case.
In democratic organization any
segment of the membership should
have free and equal opportunity to
express their views and opinions.
Hoping that you win comply
with this request, we will await
your decision until Thursday July :
%. You may contact any Of us by
letter as you are aware.
Fraternally,
Norman Whippler,
S. w. Johnston,
a Larry Finiay,
E Ed Jones'"
We call your attention to their
without censorship" privilege to
insert articles in our journal. Any
and all publications of any sort
whatsoever are liable under the
law for articles appearing in same.
All newspapers of necessity, in
fact, as a matter of preservation
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NOTICE

The polls of No. 8 will be open
each Friday night in August to
give each and every member a
chance to vote on the National
President and National Secretarys'
salary.
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Recommendation Passed
AT Convention Reprinted
Upon Request Of Trade

In to nnumerabe requests regarding action taken
by the delegates in session the 1913 convention the
salaries Of national president and
spectively, the recommendation of the Committee Off
GERS Report passed unanimously reprinted in this
weeks issue of the Herald Following is the report verbatim
Evening star., 1948-04-17
EostIond Gordens Meeting

The Eastland Gardens Civic As
sociation will meet at $3.50 pm
Tuesday at 4214 Meade street NE,
Walter L. Robertson, president, an
nounced today.