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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08
.AFL. cIo Begin
Joint Broudcusfs

New York City (ILNS)-"Labol
Speaks" a 13-week series of broad
casts over WOR was opened March
81 by William Green, president OF
the American Federation of Labor
and Philip Murray, president OF
the Congress of Industrial Organ
izations. The program marked the
first time that the AFL and the
CIO have cooperated in a radio
series giving the views of organic
ed labor on national and interna-
tional affairs. The series will be
broadcast every Wednesday from
7:30 to 7:45 p. M.
Green, in his portion of the first
joint program, declared that cam
erica must be prepared to pay a
heavy price for peace" but added
even that would not discourage the
American people in their united de-
termination for the preservation of
peace nor cause them to falter
in their firm resolution to resist
and halt the aggressive tide of
Soviet expansion"
Murray stressed the crucial ma
ture of the political decisions to
be made this year, and declared
that 1--WE cannot, we dare not, leave
the making of these political de-
cisions to minority" He urged all
members of labor to vote, not only
as a right, but as duty to their
country.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08
Union Wins Pension PIan Pact
For Transit Workers In 9 Sfufes

Employees on the payroll the
first year of the company's affilia-
ton with National City Lines will
receive 20 per cent of their aver
age basic wage upon retirement at
SIS. Employees disabled after IL
years of service will receive the
same pension. For all other en-
ployes retirement on the same pen
sion is optional at 65 after 20 years
of service and compulsory at 70.
Employees will contribute 8 per
cent of their basic pay to the pen
sion fund which will be brought up
to actuarial requirements by COM
pany contributions. The company
also will pay administration costs.
All funds will be deposited in
the Continental Illinois Bank and
Trust Company, of Chicago, under
a trust agreement.
Company and union will desig-
nate three members each of a pen
sion committee which will admins
ter the plan, engage an actuary and
counsel, and make annual reports.
IN event of dispute, neutral
person will be named by the COM
mittee to assist in arriving at ma
jority decision. Should the commit
tee deadlock over naming the tenn
porary additional member, the Di-
rector of the United States Con-
ciliation Service will be asked to
make the appointment.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08
Social Held After
March Meeting Of
Cambridge Potters

Cambridge, Ohio Our Social
Committee deserves a big hand
for the grand job they done in ar
ranging and conducting the party
after our last meeting in March.
Dancing, bingo and refreshments
made up the program for the eve
ming which was enjoyed by all.
Sister Alma Ellis copped honors
in Bingo and was the recipient Of
beautiful table lamp. McCracken's
orchestra furnished music for the
dancing and while there were no
prizes for this diversion, several
Of our members demonstrated they
can swing a wicked leg with the
best of them when it comes to dis
playing their talents on the dance
floor.
Production and employment con-
tinues at a steady pace at the
plants Of the Universal. This makes
for nice pay checks to cope with
the high cost Of living. Several
new faces are seen as new employ
ees are added daily. Also many
apprentices are learning trades.
The political education commit
tee has conducted survey
throughout the shops to see that all
members are qualified to vote at
the coming election. Reports are
very encouraging as most all seem
to take seriously their duty and
privilege of voting.
A great deal of chatter through
the shop these days pertains to
fishing at Senaca Lake. A few have
braved the tickle weather to try
for crappies, and reports so far
are encouraging for a good season.
They should be biting furiously
very soon.-O. c. 122.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08
New Meeting Hall
Spurs Attendance
AT 121's Meetings

Sebring, Ohio - The American
Legion hall seems to be an idea
location for the meetings of Loca
Union 121 as attendance seems to
be increasing with each meeting
We hope this enthusiasm con-
tinues as it tends to promote a
more friendly feeling in the shop
as well as more progressive Lo-
cal.
| Following our last meeting a
party was held for Sister Marjorie
Flowers who celebrated her birth
day on March 20. The ocassion
served dual purpose as it also
marked the date of her entry into
this country as an English war
bride. Marjorie received many fine
gifts from her shopmates. Refresh
ments consisted of ice cream and
cake.
The Chile supper held on March
25 was well attended and Chair
man Lamp wishes to extend her
thanks to the members of the COM
mitttee for their fine work. We also
wish to extend thanks to members
of the various Locals here in Seb-
ring for their support in making
1T a success.
A tea set, donated by the Mod
ern China Co., was chanced off
curing the evening and won by
Ellen Norquest who held the lucky
ticket. Dancing followed until
late hour.
We are planning more of these
parties in the near future and will
look forward to seeing some of our
neighboring sisters and brothers
present.-O c. 121.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08
Union Opens Drive
For Wage Increase

Pittsburgh LPA)-The eyes OF
more than 825,000 unionized steel
workers over the nation are on the
wage negotiations which will take
place all this week between the
United Steelworkers of America
and arrangements of more than 600
steel firms.
Using the wage reopening
clauses in the USA's contracts, the
unions leadership can negotiate
on wage increase once in the
course of the contract. The union
is asking for "substantiap wage
demands, which it points out are
more than justified-by the sharp
increases in profits made by big
and little steel alike last year.
The pattern" for the industry is
expected to be set by US Steel,
which negotiates here with the
USA's top officers headed by Pre-
sident Philip Murray. The reopen
ing dates for contracts covering
about 650,000 steel workers came
on April 1. They involve sc basic
steel companies, and about 500
steel fabricators.
USA has engaged the services of
experts to spell out a pension and
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had ruled that the Treasury Dept
should collect social security taxes
for workers in some of the "twi-
light zone" categories which might
or might not be considered to be
employees" The Court ruled that
strict Interpretation of who is
an "employe" would only "invite
adroit schemes by some employers
and employees to avoid the immedi-
ate burdens (of paying taxes) at
the expense of the benefits sought
by the legislation"
CIO Assistant Counsel Frank
Donner told the committee that the
CIO is fearful that there will be
revival of practices under which
barber chairs are leased to indiv-
idual BARRIERS to escape the obliga-
tions of the law"
Donner, who was received very
cody by Chairman Eugene D. Mil
liken (R., COLI, pointed out that
the workers affected include many
statesmen, industrial home workers,
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08

Washington-The Supreme Court
set Monday, April 90, as the date
for hearing argument on the Taft
Hartley laws ban against the ex-
penditure of union funds for po-
litical purposes.
The court also agreed to hear
AFL arguments against state laws
outlawing the closed shop in Ari-
zona and North Carolina. Both laws
were upheld by the state courts in
cases involving AFL affiliates.
The AFL contends that the state
laws violate civil rights, such as
freedom of contract. The Constitu-
tion does not allow states to impair
the obligations of contracts, al
though Congress, which banned
closed shops in the Taft-Hartley
law, is free to do so.
The case involving political ac-
tion by labor unions stemmed from
the fact that the law made it a
crime for a labor organization to
spend any money in connection with
a federal election, or with a caucus,
convention, or primary to pick can
didates for a federal election.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08

: First and foremost in the minds
Of the committee was entertain
ment for the kiddies. AS in former
years, the feature event in this
category will be the baby show.
Nurses from the various potteries
throughout the district will again
be judges in this contest. Prizes
will be increased for this years
show and each child entered in
the contest will receive a beautiful
baby set.
pennies from Heaven" might
well be termed the next event
which will be held in the dance pa
villion. A penny scramble for chill
dren of various ages will afford
junior and little sister a chance to
accumulate the necessary funds to
purchase an ice cream cone or pop
cicle to tide them over before the
family gathers for picnic spread
in the eating pavilion at noon. Free
coffee and cream will again be
available but the committee wishes
it to be understood that all must
have their own containers.
Chairman Frank Duffy of the
sports committee and his aides
have mapped out program of ath-
letic events which will be held at
the ball field beginning at / p. m.
These events will precede the an
nual diamond classic for the myth
ical baseball championship of the
n. B. of o. P. Chairman Duffy
announced that, to date only five
teams have made application to
show their wares.
The deadline for entries in this
classic has been set Cor May |.
Any pottery team in the trade, be
it east, west, north or south, is
eligible to compete and should file
their entries Immediately in care
of Frank Duffy, 1923 Holiday
Street, East Liverpool, Ohio.
In addition to the annual bath
ing beauty contest for children,
several other events to be announ-
ced later will be included on the
agenda for the days outing.
Tickets for that brand new 1948
Buick Special 4-door sedan are now
on sale throughout the trade. What
better way of winding up a days
fun than by hearing your name
called as the winner of this beau
tiful automobile.
Committee members present at
the meeting included George Cop
pert, chairman; P. X. Calhoon;
James Slaven, Francis Cubberly,
Roy Masker, Frank Duffy and
Harry L. Gill of East Liverpool;
Robinson, Wellsville; John
Canonsburg; Slyvanus
De Bee, Minerva, Leland Quinn;
East Palestine; A. j. Sanders,
Salem, William H. Berry and Phil
Schroeder, Sebring.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08
Local ia Holds
Election To Fill
Two Vacant Post.

Metuchen, n. J.-Andrew Small
liga, father of our president
Michael Smalley, passed away
after a short illness. Bro. Smalliga
was a kiln-setter and employed
here for 35 years. Along with his
sons he was instrumental in or
ganizing Local TIA back in 1889.
A communication was received
from First Vice President Wheat
ley in regards to the propositions
which were submitted by the
Standing Committee. They were
sent to Mr.. Smith, plant manager
of the Richmond Radiator Com
pany, for consideration. These pro-
positions will be supported by the
members of our Local one hundred
per cent.
Due to the fact that our finan-
cial secretary and vice president
were recently made foremen, an
election was held to fill the two
posts with Andrew Lesko being
named for the secretarial post and
John Harrington taking over the
duties of vice president.
At our next meeting on April 10,
a social committee will be appoint
ed. It's duty will be to appoint
one man committee who will have
charge of each sporting event dur
ing the coming season.-O. C. TIA.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08

Chicago.-An agreement estab-
fishing pensions of $50 monthly anC
upwards has been negotiated by the
AFL's Amalgamated Street, Elec-
trio Railway and Motor Coach En-
ployes for 5000 members employ
ed by the National City Lines.
The agreement is effective for Il
wholly owned subsidiaries of Ma
tional City Lines operating in 8
middle western and southern states.
The pension plan adopted was
tailored to meet the needs and cir
cumstances of operating companies
in smaller Cities" A. l.. Spradling,
international president of the union,
declared.
Combined with social security
benefits, the pension payments en-
able the workers to face old age
with greater confidence and the
company to achieve greater eff
cheney and decreased turnover" he
said.
Provisions of the agreement
were made public by O. David Zim-
ring, director of the Labor Bureau
of Middle West, representative of
the union in the negotiations
He praised management repre-
sentatives for their progressive
attitude and social vision in ac-
a major forward step
in industrial relations and COM
welfare"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08
Dofe Set BY Supreme Court For
Hearing On Political Activity

Philip Murray, CIO president and
the CIO itself were indicted under
the law for participating in such
activities. Similarly, an AFL union
in Hartford, Connecticut is under
indictment for alledgely breaking
the law when it published adver-
tisements in newspapers urging the
defeat of all supporters of the Taft
Hartley law.
Murray and the CIO faced fines
until a federal court threw out the
indictment on the grounds that the
laws ban on political activity was
unconstitutional. Final action on
the case involving the AFL union
has not been taken as this edition
went to press.
In considering the CIO case, Fed
eral Judge Ben Moore dismissed the
charges and said the section of the
law under which they were brought
was against the Constitution, being
an unlawful abridgment of freedom
of speech, press, and assembly. 1t
was the first time that any court
had voided any part of the act.
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Central Bodies Back
UN Appeal For Children

New York City (ILNS)-Laboi
groups which have endorsed the
American Overseas Aid United Ma
tional Appeal for Children and
urged their members to contribute
include AFL central bodies in
Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, New
York City, Houston and Galveston,
Texas.
Endorsements from CIO affili-
ates have come from the Oil Work
ers, Textile Workers, Rubber Work
ers and Packinghouse Workers.
Governors of 13 states Della
ware, Maryland, Minnesota, New
ada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklaho-
ma, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Vir-
ginia, Texas, West Virginia and
Wisconsin-have accepted honorary
chairmanships of the drive.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08
Police Stdge Fine Show OF
Brutality On Picket Line

After pickets had been beater
and dragged away to patrol wag.
ons, the fighting subsided but more
than 100 officers, plainclothesmer
and mounted police remained in
the street. The STU has ordered all
men on the beach to help swell the
picket lines and ship owners have
been notified that their vessels
must sail at night to give men in
port a chance at the stock exchange
line.
AFL President William Green
sent telegram calling on all lab
or organizations in New York and
elsewhere to give the striking Of
flee workers a full measure of sup
port. He especially commended the
Seafarers for their action. David
Dubinsky, president of the Int'l
Ladies Garment Workers-AFL,
condemned the disgraceful action
of the police and requested the
Commissioner not to allow the use
of police as a strikebreaking
agency. He sent along $4,000 as an
ILGWU contribution to the strike.
The Assn of Catholic Trade Un-
ionists has joined the picket line.
Claims by the stock exchange
that business was at high volume
despite the strike were called false
by the UFE, which appealed to the
Securities & Exchange Commission
to close down both exchanges on
the ground that business was be-
ing transacted by a "harried and
undermanned group of men who
are anxious to maintain the fiction
of normal operations"
The union also announced that
it may call for a general strike on
the street because employees of the
brokerage firms are scabbing in
the stock exchange. Mediation at
tempts have met with no success.
UFE is asking a $9-a-week raise
for employees making up to $40
and SIS for those making more
than $40.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08

New York (LPA)-1n a dispia,
of brutality that will long be re
membered, club-swinging polic'
last week lashed into a Wall st
picket line of striking financial EN-
ployes. Twelve persons were in.
jured and 45 arrested in furious
battle so intense that at least one
policeman broke his night stick.
The violence occurred on a picket
line of over 1900, made up of I'm.
tied Financial Employes-AFL and
members Of the Seafarers lat
Union and the Sailors Union of the
Pacific, two AFL maritime groups
which are helping UFE in its
strike against the New York Stock
and Curb exchanges.
UFE struck the exchanges last
week following a month-long "cold
war" in which the Wall st. en-
ployers refused to grant workers
pay increases and union shop re-
cognition which the membership
voted overwhelmingly for in an
NLRB election. Following the out
rage, the union sent a telegram to
Sen. Taft telling him that they
had won union shop rights under
the TIL law and charging the ex-
changes with using the police in
order to deprive them of it.
Protests were also registered
with the Mayor and the City Coun-
Gil by UFE President M. David
Keefe who said, "Helping the brok-
ers to operate the exchanges by
the use of bloody and brutal tactics
should certainly not be the func-
ton of the police force" The Am
erican Civil Liberties Union has
called for a public hearing on the
incident charging that police had
"struck any and every citizen in
sight that was standing and then
continued with almost undated
fury to flay those pickets who were
lying down." Some of the pickets
were trying to block an entrance
TO the stock exchange.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08
Officials Pleased
With Progress Of
Coop Store Here

Supporters of the cooperative
store movement in East Liverpool
announced this week that officials
from headquarters Of the Co-opera-
tive Stores, Inc, at Dillonvale,
Ohio, visited East Liverpool re-
Gently and gave their stamp of ap-
proval of progress made so far by
members of organized labor in their
plans for opening unit Of the
chain in East Liverpool.
They left little doubt in the minds
of the supporters behind the move
ment here, that once the store is in
operation, there is no doubt but
what it will be a success and af-
ford tremendous savings to all.
The store is being sold to the
people who live in this community
at the rate of $40 a share. As
soon as the necessary quota Of
members is obtained under this
plan, officials from headquarters
at Dillonvale will come in and set
up the store, at location to be
selected by local members, and un-
der the expert guidance of central
purchasing agency, will assume su-
pervision of the store until it be-
comes solvent unit under the CO.
operative plan.
Coop stores sell at competitive
prices and at the end of the year
return to their patron-owners any
earnings that have been made in
the form of patronage refunds.
Since coop stores are owned by
their customers, and since the Gus
toners themselves share the earn
nigs in the form of patronage re-
funds, the store cannot profiteer.
There are no profits.
1t is the wish of the local COM
mittee that within the next week
or ten days, the necessary member
ships can be obtained in order that
the store may open its doors in
the near future.
The store is planned to benefit
members of organized labor and
the committee wishes that all who
nave not as yet invested, do so at
,nce. Fill out the coupon that will
De found elsewhere in this paper
and mail it in Immediately.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08
Pres. Duffy Pays
Surprise Visit To
Canonsburg Local

Canonsburg, Pa.-The members
of Local Union 81 had very
pleasant surprise at their last meet
ing when our national president
James M. Duffy, made his appear
ance. The Brotherhood chief, al
ways a welcomed visitor in our
midst, took over after a short busi-
ness session and spent the balance
of the evening rendering his wise
counsel, enabling as to settle many
problems which have been hanging
fire for some time.
His visit will long be remember
ed and we hope the membership
will prosper by his timely advice of
the proper manner and procedure
to be followed in meeting various
problems that arise from time to
time.
Spring weather has brought
about a few changes here in Gun
town and both shops are working
good. During the winter, produc-
tion was somewhat curtailed during
the gas shortage with employees
of the lower shop feeling the pinch
of the cold wave more so than the
upper shop where oil was used for
firing the kilns.
Mr.. Robert George, manager of
the w. S. George plant for many
years, recently rendered his resig-
nation and has been replaced by
James Sevear, stepping up from
the role of superintendent. John
former kilnhand has taken
over the duties of plant superin-
tendent.
Dan Cupid is in for a busy
spring session among our members
as there is quite a fluttering of
young hearts. The first nuptial
ceremony of the early season was
of Sister Kern of the low
er shop and Andy Simko. Rumor
has it Anne Sroka and Tommy
Sedora have set the date for late
in May.
The new packing room at the
lower shop is nearing completion
and will make a great improve
ment.
Some talk of forming soft ball
teams in both shops has been heard
recently and we hope it material |
ICES. Brothers Turk and Simko take
notice and may sportsman rivalry |
prevail.
Bro. Carl Zinn who underwent a
serious operation last fall, visit
ID with his benchmates during the
past week and shows a slight i'm
Keep your chin up Carl.
Picnic chatter is in the air and
We hear from Johnny Mamrack,
,ur representative on the national
picnic committee, that this years
outing will be bigger and better
han ever.
A little reminder for all to keep
n mind-DOn't forget your $1.00
voluntary contribution, and don't
'orget all resolutions must be in
~ May 1st.-O. c. 81.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-08

The proponents of the Taft Hart.
ley amendments to the National
Labor Relations law are going al
out in their efforts to justify the
amendments upon the grounds that
said amendments have not only
democracized the law but have re-
suited in improved labor relations
\ Athroughout the nation. Prior to the
y Taft Hartley amendments, group
of workers by majority action could
determine through an NLRB cleo
tion whether or not they desired
a union shop and the employer was
restrained from taking sides in the
issue.
The Taft-Hartley amendments
provide, despite the wishes of union
employees, that the employer can
refuse to agree to a union shop
clause being put into the contract
and nullify the desires of all the
employees within the union. If this
is democracy, it is a new brand
to say the least.
Here we have a situation where
one man can veto the desires of
thousands of people, and we are
supposed to believe that a policy
of this nature will result in in
dustry peace and bring into exis-
tence the establishment of one big
happy family within the industry.
No person with common sense will
be satisfied to pay taxes if his next
door neighbor receives the same
protection and service extended
through the instrumentality of civil
government, if exempt from pay
ing taxes.
The same situation remains with
in recognized collective bargain
ing unit. The majority of the peo-
pie express a desire for a union
as a means of selling their labor
collectively, they improve wages,
conditions and hours of employ
ment which the minority group
within the union accept and enjoy,
but for which they refuse to pay
the freight. A situation of this
nature we are advised by Mr.. Taft
and Hartley, will bring about a
millinium and industrial peace, and
we are supposed to believe will in
dicate to all and sundry that So
called union members will repudiate
the union if given fair chance to
do so. Elections such as mentioned
above surely indicate something to
the contrary.