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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
Examiner Orders Denhom To Make
Complaint Against ITU More Specific

Washington, D. C.-The crusade
against the International Typogra-
phical Union carried on by Ameri-
can newspaper publishers, ably as
sisted by Robert N. Denham, gen
eral counsel for the National Labor
Relations Board, received a set
back.
An NLRB examiner ordered Den
ham and the publishers to file a
bill of particulars spelling out
l their charges in the case brought
against the union.
The action came on a motion of
the unions attorney, Gerard Van
Arkel, asking the publishers to be
more specific in making their al
legations which were couched in
general terms. The publishers said
the ITU refused to bargain collec-
lively and demanded contact clauses
which would have forced employ
ers to discriminate against those
who worked for them.
Van Arkel requested that Den
ham give names, dates, and places
of the alleged violations, and the
language of the clauses which they
said the union demanded.
In granting the unions motion,
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
LaborS Wage Gains Erased By
Initiation Labor Secretary States

Where workers were protected
by strong unions, they weathered
the year in better shape, he made II
clear. "The hardest hit were the un-
organized workers, especially those
in the lowest income brackets, who
received fewer and smaller wage in
creases, as we'll as white collar
workers and other persons on rela-
lively fixed incomes" Schwellen-
bach said.
The Secretary also cited the fact
that within the limits of the au-
thority granted by law and to the
extent of its facilities and person
mel, the Labor Dept made signifi-
cant contributions to full employ
ment and high level production of
civilian goods"
Among the Departments major
achievements of the year, Schwel-
lenbach listed these:
Gathered and made available
basic information about prices,
wages and employment which . .
served as economic source mater
ial on which labor, management
and government based their deci-
sions in planning adjustments ne
cessary to attain and maintain full
employment. II.
"Planned and carried out a ma
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15

the NLRB examiner ordered Den
hams office to furnish:
1. The names of the newspaper
employers who allegedly were re-
quired by the ITU to discriminate
against employees by imposing con-
ditions of employment" and giving
the time and date when such of
fenses are alleged to have taken
place.
2. The general substance" of
the contract clauses by which such
discrimination is alleged to have
been attempted.
3. Names of employers who al
legedly were required to hire only
foremen who were members of the
ITU.
a. Particulars in claims that indi-
vidual employees fare or many be
entitled to any back pay award or
other remedial relief by reason of
having been Disseminated against"
by being denied job or fired
from one because he was not
member of the ITU.
5. Names of companies with
whom the ITU or its subordinate
unions refused to bargain collec-
lively.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
Local "A Endorses
Committee Plans
In Hospital Drive

Sebring, Ohio = A communica-
tion from the sponsors of plan to
finance the Alliance City Hospital
came in for quite a bit of discus
sion at the last meeting of Local
Union Al. Favorable comment was
voiced of the committees progress
to date and the local went on rec
ord as endorsing the worthwhile
project. Under the proposed plan,
members from all walks of life will
have representation on the board
of trustees.
A meeting has been called for
the near future and Bro. George
Gottchell will represent Local A,
with Bro. Fritz Huber acting as
spokesman for Sebring Trades
Council.
Since our last letter to the Her
aid, death has taken from our ranks
Bro. Robert Salsberry. A fine
workman and a true disciple of
brotherly love spirit, his passing
will be incurred bv all. Our sincere
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
Trades Council TO
Hold Open Session
Wednesday Jan. Il

Officials of East Liverpool
Trades and Labor Council announc-
ed this week that an open meeting
will be held by the Central Body
on Wednesday evening, Jan Il at
which the general public is invited
The speaker for the occasion
will be Dewitt Huffman of Colum-
bus, former educational director OF
the Ohio Federation of Labor. A
movie will also be shown on silico-
sis.
At the reorganization meeting of
the Central Body held on the first
Wednesday in January, officers for
the new term were elected and in
cluded the following; James Moss,
caster at the Hall China and affili-
ated with l.. U. A, was elected
president; Floyd Tweed, city fire
mali, vice president; Willis Van
Dyne, kiln fireman, affiliated with
l.. U. 130, sergeant-at-arms; Mrs.
Helen Hart, waitress, William Mar
tin, baker, and John Weber, affili-
ated with L. U. IL, trustees.
Frank Walcott, member of Lo-
cal Union 9 is the retiring secre-
tary. Bro. Walcott has held the
secretarial post over a span of
years and has rendered valuable
service during his tenure of office.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15

Washington (LPA) - The most
serious problem facing the nation
is to bring wages into line with
prices - so Secretary of Labor
Lewis B. Schwellenbach declared
this week in his annual report to
Congress.
events of the past II MONTHS -
Schwellenbach told Congress, "have
demonstrated that our greatest
need, from the standpoint of con-
tinued prosperity for the individual
wage earners and the whole eco
nomy, is to bring about a more
stable balance between prices and
wages"
The overall picture for the year
was lone of prosperity, with en-
ployment hitting the 60,000,000
mark and national production
reaching the $225 billion mark, Sch
wellenbach explained.
"At the same time, however,
prices were continuing to rise at
such a rapid pace that millions of
families found it increasingly diff
ficult to maintain their standard
of living" he pointed out.
Whatever wage increases labor
won during the year generally
were erased by the spiralling cost
of living" Schwellenbach asserted.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
Second Labor Attempt
To Test Taft Law

Bridgeport, Conn. (ILNS)- The
Connecticut State Federation of La
Dor has announced it would use
union funds to sponsor political adj
vertising and radio broadcasts in
a second attempt to bring about a
legal test of the validity of the
ft-Hartley labor law.
Joseph M. Rourke, the fedora
tion's secretary-treasurer recalled
that similar attempt last fall to
have the U. S. Department of JUS
tice take action against the state
body produced no results. He said
the federation sought specifically
to test a provision of the labor act
forbidding the use of union funds
for political purposes.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
1947 Successful
Year For Members
Of Local Union SO

Clarksburg, w. Va.-As we en-
ter the new year and look back
over 1947, we feel the past yeal
has been one of the most prosper.
Gus for the members of Local SO
Much of our success was due to the
work of the Shop Committee, Lab
or Management Committee and
company officials which we feel
are due for a vote of thanks from
the entire membership.
With the same cooperation being
shown this year, we can look for
ward to bigger and better things
at the end of 1948. This we sim
cerely hope will become a reality.
Work is somewhat slow at pre-
sent, due to many changes being
made in the clayshop. The installa-
ton of new automatic jigger and
changing of stilliards will soon be
completed and it is expected every
thing will be running in full swing
by the time this appears in print.
The old year also brought its
share of sadness to our ranks.
Bro. Chick Wright suffered a
broken leg which led to his death.
Guy Knicely who had been an en-
ployee of the firm for some thirty
years passed away shortly after
being admitted to the Newton D.
Baker Hospital, and Thomas j.
Smith, defense collector, was claim
ed by death after a short illness.
Our deepest sympathy to the fam
lies of these departed brothers.
The reports from the latest X
rays have been received and we are
lappy to report many of our men,
,ers have shown a marked i'm
Aluminium therapy
reatments will soon be available
md we urge all to take these
reatments.
We are very sorry to hear Miss
Pat Rogers, plant nurse, has re-
igned to accept a position with
he Harrison Co. T-B office. Our
,est wishes for her success in her
lew surroundings.
Attendance at the meetings dur
ng the past year has been both
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
Piece-Work Set up
Discussed By LU &c
At Last Meeting

We were very glad to see such
a fine turnout at our last meeting
to discuss the piece work PROPOSE
ton for the warehouse. There are
still a number of bugs to be work
ed out before the plan could be
adopted and further discussion
along this line will be held at our
next meeting at which time we
hope every member will be present.
Now is the time to iron out these
difficulties. Do not wait until the
plan is in effect and then regist-
er your complaint. If you think
the plan would benefit the trade,
than come out next Monday eve
ming and have your say. To
those who think otherwise and can
see no material benefits to be gain
ed, you too, are urged to be on
hand and support your claim.
Officers were installed at the
and are as follows: Presi-
dent, John McKeever; Gus Shar-
key, vice president; George Mul-
len, financial secretary; James
Ward, recording secretary; Laird
treasurer; Bert Willard,
Jack Dimmock, guard;
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
Improvements Are Still Waiting For
Now Underway At Electric WhirIers
Crown Pottery Co. Says 0. c. From 53

AS we enter the year 1948, our
fondest hope for improvement in
the. finishing trade is somewhat
gloomy. This we feel is due in the
main to the manufacturers who
have not kept their word by install
ing electric whirlers. During the
war there was some allowance
made, due to their inability to Sc
cure electric motors, but now that
the conflict is over we feel these
motors can be had if the manufac-
turers will make an honest effort
to secure them.
Another gripe which we feel
should be aired to the trade is the
practice of some supervisors en-
deavoring to hold the whip over
employees regarding making up
lost time when a holiday falls in
the regular work week. This was
ironed out at our last conference
which we thought to the satisfac-
tion of all. We have even had re-
ports at local where some super
visors have threatened to discharge
employees who refuse to make up
his lost time. Others have been told
they will lose their vacations and
seniority rights.
For matter of record let it be
,,nJarc+onJ fro,,, bara ~, -, Tbaro
is absolutely no compulsion for
any employee to make up lost time
when a holiday falls in the regu-
lar work week. If your supervisors
threaten you by taking such ac-
ton, then contact headquarters and
lay the cards on the table and let
the chips fall where they may. Only
by this method are we going to
put a stop to such tactics.
New shop committees have been
and we urge all mem
bers to aid them in carrying out
their duties. If there was ever a
time when all members should
stand together to improve condi-
tions in their trade, the time is now
at hand. Only by this manner can
we hope to find any solution to
our problems.
We feel the organization was
nonored in our national head being |
chosen a delegate to the labor con-
ference in Peru. We know he is
well qualified to fill the bill and !
he members of the N. B. of o. P.
as a whole will benefit from his |
participation in the conference.
Our next meeting will be held
m Thursday evening, Jan. %.
Special business will come before
he members for consideration and
We would like to see a full atten-
lance.-O. c. So. !
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
James Moss Heads
Annual Drive For
March Of Dimes

James B. Moss, caster at the
Hall China Company is chairman
of the March of Dimes drive now
und derway and will continue
through January 81.
Mr.. Moss in naming his commit
tee, has selected defense collectors
in local plants who will carry coin
boxes with them in making their
rounds, enabling members of the
Brotherhood to contribute to this
worthy cause. Helping in this
phase of the drive are William l..
Mautz, John r. Weber, Albert
Bowersock and Harold McNicol.
Members of the National Broth
erhood of Operative Potters are
called upon to support the 1948
March of Dimes-as they have
done so generously in the past.
Few people realize the staggering
costs involved in this struggle
not only in the fields of research
and education, but also in provid
ing long-range treatment for
thousands of victims of the disease.
Other members of the committee
include Floyd Jividen, last years
chairman, aided by Francis Cub
berly, Edward Edgar, Clifford Will
son, Samuel Lockhart and John
Andrason.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
hrtWare Workers
Elect Frank Cakes
President OF 212

A fine attendance was on hand
at the last meeting Of Local Union
No. PIP, Artware Workers, who
elected the following officers for
the ensuing term: President, Frank
Oakes; vice president, Clifford
Oakes; recording secretary, Gayle
A. Smith; financial secretary, Jack
Rockhold; treasurer, June Strobel
inspector, Carl Smith; guard, Clay
ton Gourley; trustees, Denzie Will
son, 18 months; Russell McHenry,
6 months; John Sell, II months.
The new officials after being in
stalled asked the cooperation Of
every member in carrying out the
duties of their respective offices.
If we are to have a progressive
local, this cooperation must be ex-
tended, otherwise we will fall back
into the old rut of meeting once a
month, merely for the convenience
of paying dues. If we reach that
stage many of US know what to ex-
pect.
Let's all make it point from
here on to be on hand the first
Monday of every month and strive
with our fellow workers to further
our interests through the medium
of strong progressive local, there
by furthering the interests of all
without creating hardship on any
one.-O. c. 212. -
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
Ferber Is Named
.Clayshop Foreman
At Cambridge Shop

Cambridge, Ohio Our first
meeting of the New Year was held
on January 7, and was a big sue
cess. New officers were installed
before a record crowd of nearly a
hundred members. After the meet
ing refreshments were served. Per-
haps this helped swell attendance.
Our new chairman, James Cof-
fee appointed new shop committees
and outlined in part his program
for the coming year. He included an
entertainment program. This should
please a lot of members. He also
stressed the Importance of each
member knowing our agreement
and living up to it as we expect
our employers to do.
Brother Art Ferber has resigned
as recording secretary and accept
ed a position of foreman in the
clay shop of Plant No. l. He will
be missed by the local because he
has served the body very capably
for Q number of years. Lee Woed-
ard was elected to fill his office.
Employees and foremen of Plant
No. l showed a fine Christmas
spirit when collections were taken
for sick employees and children at
Cambridge State Hospital. The lat
ter amounted to $98.00 which was
spent for fruit, nuts and candy.
Plant No. 8 is now in operation.
Kilns are being warmed, machinery
and equipment checked. Seven of
twelve jiggers are producing ware.
20. c. 122.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
All Liners Urged
To Be Present At
Meeting On Jan. 20

Local Union 124 met Tuesday
evening with another fine attend
ance on hand. There was a consid-
cradle amount of business to be
transacted and the members buck
eled down to business and quickly
disposed of all matters.
A very fine report from the
Standing Committee was made by
Third Vice President James Slav-
en- which was well received, al
though some of the settlements left
a little to be desired. AS Bro. Sla-
ven stated, while some of the set
Elements handed down were not all
some of US had hoped for, progress
was made and a standard set to
guide us in future controversies.
The old question 60-40 decal
dispute again came in for consid-
cradle discussion. We feel there is
much that can be done to remedy
this situation and sincerely hope
that the right answer will be
found soon. This has long been a
headache to the manufacturers as
we'll as their employees, and we
think that if both sides will get
down to business, some relief can
be found to restore peace and har-
mony on the old time basis.
A very important matter regard
ing liners, especially machine op-
orators, will be taken up at our
next meeting. Every craftsman in
this branch is expected to be pres
ent and do their part in straighten-
ing out the matter.
1t has been a long time since
we have had a visit from our ma
,ional head, and we drop this lit
lie reminder that we are still ex-
oecting visit from him. We hope
f Bro. Duffy can find time he will
De present at our next meeting.
Two new members were initiat-
ed.-O. c. 124.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15

tionwide program of job placements
that resulted in 7,139,0OO hires
through public employment offices
-.
Assisted in the effective opera
ton of free collective bargaining
through conciliation helped
bring about the peaceful settlement
of 1911 labor-management dis
putes.
Organized and developed an in
ternational program to represent
the interests of American labor :.
Conducted 10000 inspections
under the Fair Labor Standards
and Public Contracts Acts which
disclosed that 20,570 or 81 per cent
of establishments inspected were
in violation of one or more major
provisions of these laws 49,.
"Made wage determinations un-
der the Bacon-Davis and other pre-
vailing wage laws in 9,093 cases, an
all-time high t..
Assisted in development of ma
tional standards of apprenticeship
in more industries +.
Carried out a program of Fed
eral-State cooperation in the field
of industrial accident prevention.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15

Evansville, Ind.-As a mark OF
appreciation for his faithful serv-
ice during the past year, President
Frank Miller was returned to that
office for the next six months. In
addition to his regular attendance
at our semi-monthly sessions
throughout the past six months,
Frank has spent numerous hours of
his own time in our behalf.
Others chosen to serve with him
ale John Schultz, vice president;
Theresa Montgomery, recording
secretary; Arthur Huffine, secre-
tary-treasurer; Ralph Schnautz, de-
fense secretary; Ina Kritemeyer,
inspector; George Hall, guard /;
Norman Clewlow, statistician;
Charles Burch, Henry Schnautz and
George Bugg, trustees.
A record attendance was on hand
to see the new officers sworn in,
the wholehearted sup
port of the membership in carry
ing out the duties of their office
After routine business matters were
taken care of, the balance of the
evening was spent in enjoying a
delicious lunch which the social
committee had prepared.
These little socials following our
have proven very popular
and tends to promote a friendly
relationship in our ranks.
The Crown Pottery is undergo
ing extensive improvements and
when all are completed, the shop
will be one of the most modernized
in the trade. New brushing ma
chimes and batting-out machines
have been installed to date.-O. c.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
Serves e Years AS
Presiding Officer
OF Local Union "a

Sister Ida Smith, an Outstand-
ing member in the ranks of Local
Union "a since the charter day OF
August Is, 1918, was granted a
withdrawal card at our last meet
ing. The record Sister Smith has
compiled over the 34-year span is
worthy of special mention. 2S years
of her affiliation with the local
she spent as presiding officer. In
her official capacity Sister Smith
left little to be desired. Our
troubles were her troubles and she
was ever willing to lend a helping
hand to anyone who sought her
help, whether it be matter of con-
ditions in the trade or of person
al nature.
She represented her local at nu-
merous wage conferences and con-
ventions and was never known to
shirk any responsibilities placed
i'm her care. She had an outspoken
personality, backed up by funda-
mental facts of her trade which
carried weight. We hate to see her
leave the trade and we take this
means to convey our thanks for
her faithful service.
The following officers were in
stalled for the new term: Presi-
dent, Anna Stanley; vice president,
Hazel Long; recording secretary,
Mabel Smith,, financial secretary,
Grace Hall; treasurer, Ethel Bak-
er, guard, Amelia McCardles; in
spector, Della Tice.
Sister Anna KONG passed away
on Dec. 5 after short illness. Sis
ter KONG joined the Brotherhood
in 1916 as finisher. She later af-
filiated with Local 81 and had been
an active member in the Brother
hood over 81 years.
Sister Sarah Cronin passed away
on Dec. 81, following a short i'll
less.-O. C. 90.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-01-15
In Group Hits
Ship Transfers

Washington (LPA)- The Joint
Committee for the American Mer-
chant Marine, representing labor
and management in the shipping
industry, last week took stand
against the transfer of American
vessels to other flags under the
European recovery program.
The recovery plan calls for sale
of 200 ships and transfer of 800
to the 16 ERP-aid nations which
would mean so many less ships for
American shipping interests to op-
crate. The AFL and CIO marine
unions represented declared that to
take these vessels off the American
rolls would mean $4,000 less jobs
for their members. Milton Murray,
representing the Marine & Shipping
Workers-CIO, and John p. Frey,
president of the AFL Metal Trades
Dept, concurred that besides the
loss of jobs in the operation of
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'paign to reach its climax this
spring.
Brown has been sounding out Eu-
ropean trade union leaders opin-
ions on possibilities Of forming a
counter labor union force in the 16
Marshall plan countries to combat
Communist opposition to the pro-
gram.
Call For Meeting Issued
He told a news conference he
hoped an international conference
of trade union representatives
would be held within the next 2 or
3 months in Europe to work out a
program of support and participa-
tion in the Marshall plan.
The Belgian trade unions have
sent out letters to western Euro
pean country trade unions for such
a conference, he said, and it was
hoped the Benelux countries Meth
erlands, Belgium, Luxembourg
would sponsor such a meeting.
Brown reported that in his tour
he had found trade union leaders
in favor of conference to unite
worker support Of the Marshall
plan.
He predicted that out of the pro-
posed conferences a new world Ia
Dor organization would arise to sup
plant the weakened World Fedora
tion of Trade Unions. Although he
expected some initial opposition to
the participation Of German labor
leaders in these conferences, he said
the latter probably would partici-
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