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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15

Washington, d. C.-By a ten to
one margin, American workers are
registering their opposition to the
Taft Hartley Act in a nationwide
poll conducted by the American
Federation of Labor through the
labor press.
First returns in the poll, includ-
ing ballots from every state, indi-
cate that the tide of labor's re-
sentiment against the Taft-Hartley
Act is overwhelming. The tabula-
tions were:
Against the law ...-......-..... 5,816
For the law ....................... 58S
Thus the contentious of Senator
Robert A. Taft and other sponsors
of the law that it is opposed only
by union leaders and that the rank
and file of labor union members
really are in favor of it, are shat
tered.
Special precautions were taken to
conduct the poll on an entirely open
and above-beard basis with secret
ballots to shield those who register
ed their opinions from any hint or
threat of intimidation. The ballot
forms were drafted by the AFL
News Service and made
available to union members through
the labor press. Each individual
worker had to clip the ballot from
his union paper, mark it according
to his own views and mail it to the
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15

Washington (LPA)-Altho you
would hardly have known it from
the nations big dailies, the four
man minority of the Joint Congress
sional Committee on Labor Man
agement Relations issued its report
last week. In sharp contrast to the
extensive coverage given the ma
jority report which white-washed
Taft Hartley, the carefully
thought-out minority report was ig-
nored.
Senators James Murray d.,
Mont.) and Claude Pepper d.,
Fla.) joined Reps. John Lesinski Cd.
Mich) and Augustine Kelley d.,
Pa.) in issuing the document. 1t
answers arguments in support of
the contention that the Taft Hart
ley law is helping the American
worker, and bringing him into a
healthier" relationship with his
employer.
1t refutes the Ball-Hartley-Taft
claim that the 1947 law has reduc-
ed strikes without adversely affect
ing wage levels.
The four legislators charge that
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
Fur Workers Sef
Dufe For Strike

New York (LPA)-Half of the
$4,000 workers in New York's fun
industry will go on strike April 26
if the Associated Fur Coat and
Trimming Manufacturers do rsst
cancel their lockout scheme. Taking
advantage of the seasonal slump,
this group of employers locked out
their workers in an attempt to OBJ
tain a free-hand in layoff policy
and the right to unilaterally lower
wages at the end of the busy sea-
son.
Members of the Fur Workers
Union voted unanimously in mass
meetings last week to authorize
their union to strike if the lockout
is not called off next week. Union
president Ben Gold said that union
officers twill never sign a contract
which gives the employers the ar
bitrary right to discharge" A
strike fund of $500,OOO is being
collected, while workers register
for strike duty.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
Over 600 Present
At Banquet Held
.Bv Local No TAG

Paden City, w. Va. - When it
comes to doing things in a big way,
the members of the Brotherhood
down Paden City way know what
it is all about.
This fact was brought to light
Friday evening, April 9, when over
600 guests assembled in the audi
torium of the Junior High School
for banquet followed by an en-
tertainment program that left lit
tie to be desired.
Bro. Cecil Haythorne was the
emcee for the occasion and filled
the bill one hundred percent. In
fact, many were heard to remark
that he should end his 'potting' ac-
tivities and take up the Toastmas-
ter role on the banquet circuit.
President James M. Duffy and
Third Vice President James Slayen
were present and both responded
with remarks when called upon.
The Brotherhood officials stated it
was one of the most picturesque
affairs they ever attended.
The speakers for the evening
were Mr.. Charles Ray, president of
the Paden City Pottery Co.; and
Mr.. Merrill Sondles, vice president
ana general manager, who spoke
Of the fine cooperation between the
United States Potters Association
and the National Brotherhood of
Potters over the past As
years. Others called upon for re-
marks were Mr.. William Mackey,
Sr., sales manager, and Mr.. Erwin
decorating superinten-
lent.
The only disappointing incident
20 mar the occasion was the abb
sence of the employees on the night
shift in the decorating department.
A special table was reserved for
hem but they failed to make an
Special thanks is extended Mrs.
Iada Lewis and her aids who
nasterfully handled arrangements
or the banquet, and to Cecil Hay
horne, who rounded up talent for
he musical entertainment.-O. c.
AZ
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
Democratic Planning Is Solution
go Problems of American Economy

New York (LPA) There is no
general depression on the horizon,
top-notch pro-labor economists told
the League for Industrial Demo-
cracy's annual conference last
week. But they warned that Amer
lea is in for severe economic dis
locations, which will end with a
"bust," unless democratic forces
push thru a program of economic
controls which will master infla-
tion.
Addressing a discussion meeting
presided over the Marx Lewis, ex-
ecutive vice-president of the Hat
ters Union-AFL, George Soule, an
editor of the New Republic in it's
pre- Wallace era, said that econom-
lists like Sir William Beveridge
have popularized programs for
meeting depressions democratic
ally but comparable plans to cope
with initiation have not been "sold"
to the people.
Increased government borrowing
to pay for the defense program will
add to high costs, he warned, un-
less price control and rationing of
goods is quickly reinstituted. The
scarce industrial and consumer
controls must be effective enough
to prevent black marketeering,
Soule pointed out. 1t was the black
market which made goods available
to the well-to-do which were denied
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15


successful. In fact, the word vol
untary might well be- emphasized,
for many who We're overlooked
when a canvass was made of the
shop, sought out the solicitors to
make their contribution.
Bro. Dave Bevan gave a report
of the meeting held at the Waldo
Hotel by the West Virginia State
Federation of Labor for the pur-
pose of setting up the political lea
que. Mr.. Joseph keenan,, ex-secre-
tary Of the LLPE was the princi-
pal speaker, and stressed the inn
portance of the leagues purpose.
A large representation from
every corner of the state was pre-
sent, and from the various reports
Of the Central Bodies and Building
and Trades Councils in the state,
no stones are being left unturned
in the efforts of organized labor to
defeat their enemies at the coming
election.
The deadline for handing in reso-
lutions for consideration at the
1948 convention is just a little over
two weeks away. All resolutions
must be in the hands of our secre-
tary at headquarters by May l, to
insure publication in the printed
program. There is still time to en-
ter resolutions if you act immedi-
ately. Get in touch with the resolu-
ton committee and give them your
proposal so that they may draw it
up in the proper manner and pre-
sent it before Local.
The basketball team enjoyed a
spaghetti dinner last Thursday eve
ming at Minards Spaghetti House
The boys had a fairly successful
season and have already laid plans
for better showing in 1949.
A call for practice will soon be
announced for the soft ball team
which will be entered in the city
league. All those interested in the
diamond sport are urged to con-
tact John Fazio for further infor-
nation.
Bro. Sibert who recently under
went a major operation in a Balti-
more Hospital is recuperating at
his home.
Bros. Ed. and Clyde Davis have
been released from the hospital and
are reported doing nicely.
Sister Solliday is confined to a
Baltimore Hospital.
Bro. Lester Carpenter and Sis
ter Louise Gardella recently made
the trek to the altar and exchang-
ed vows. Les, to his many friends,
will now be known as the party Of
the second part.-O. c. SO.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
New Battle On To
Pass Housing Bill

Washington LPA)-Senate ap-
proval of the slightly revised ver-
sion of the Taft -Ellender- Wagner
housing bill seems certain soon. The
Senate Banking Committee last
week voted seven to six in favor
of the T-E-W bill with the changes
suggested by the Joint Congress
sional Housing Committee which
held hearings all over the nation
last fall.
The proposal in the T-E-W bill
for federal aid to committees to
build 100000 homes for low-income
families over the next 10 years is
still the major stumbling block pre-
venting enactment. Six of the COM
mittee members who voted against
the measure tried unsuccessfully to
eliminate the public housing sec
tion. They were: Senators c. Doug
las Buck (R., Del.), Homer Cape
hart (R., Ind.), Harry P. Cain (R.,
Wash.). John w. Bricker (R.,
Ohio), Joseph Mccarthy (R., Wis.,
and one lone Democrat, A. Willis
Robertson of Virginia.
Robertson received his reward in
the form of a pat on the back by
Calvin Snyder, secretary of the
Realtors Washington Committee,
one of the lobbying agencies of the
interests. Speaking at
Real Estate Commission session in
Richmond, Va, Snyder reported
that Robertson "ably and forceful-
ly" carried the ball against the
public housing supporters.
On the House side, a discharge
petition promoted by Rep. Helen
Gahagan Douglas 3D., Calif.) is
being circulated in an effort to re-
trieve the T-E-W bill from the
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
Scubs WieIdinq
Hammers Jump
Three Pickefs

Rome, Ga. (LPA)-"If a union
official led mob into a factory
to beat workers the newspapers
would scream their heads off," but
when a company official leads a
mob Of rs hammer-weilding scabs
to attack three women pickets,
newspapers are strangely silent.
This is the change of J. D. Pedigo,
manager Of the northwest Georgia
area of the Textile Workers union
of America.
So outrageous was the attack on
the striking women at the Anchor
Rome Mills here, that even the
Georgia courts broke precedent.
Superior Court Judge Claude H.
Porter has ordered the company
ats agents, servants and employees"
not to interfere in any way with the
legitimate strike activities of the
textile unions.
Only a few days after Local 787
of the TWUA was forced on strike,
three women pickets were station
ed on a railroad siding during the
lunch hour. The switch engineer
had respected the picket line and
no trouble was expected. "The COM
pany waited until the men were
gone and then closed down the
plant" Pedigo related, brought
all the scabs outside and led them
toward the women pickets.
six strikers who were hanging
around saw what was about to
happen and ran to aid the women,
but, at a signal from Parker
Brown, a company official, this
mob attacked the unarmed and de-
fenseless pickets and beat, black
lacked and dubbed them until they
were forced away from their posts
and the switch engine entered.
"The picket lines were quickly
restored after this shameful exhib-
ition by the company" All nine of
the unionists involved had to be
hospitalized.
Ask Pedigo: "But where are the
headlines? If a union official led
a mob into a factory to beat the
workers the newspapers would
scream their heads off, but when
a company official lead an unpro-
voked attack on defenseless women
not a word is said"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
Don't Blame Union
Scribe Warns The
Members OfLU 86

Short and snappy sessions are
becoming regularity among the
ranks of warehousemen at their
weekly sessions. This can mean
but one Of two things. Conditions
in the trade have reached the lofty
peak whereby it is no longer neces-
sary to gather in our union hall to
promote the interests of our trade,
or the members, because of few
irregularities that may creep up
from time to time and are not set
tied Immediately on heresay evil
dence, become dissatisfied and re-
solve not to attend meetings.
If the latter situation prevails,
then by all means brothers let's
analyze the situation and see what
can be done about it. First and
foremost, to take your spite out on
the union is merely biting off your
nose to spite your face. The min
ute interest lags at Local meet
ings, that's the time trouble really
starts. If you have a pet grieve
bring it to Local yourself and have
it thrashed out. Don't merely re-
port to a shopmate to bring it be-
fore Local and then if it is not settled
Immediately to your satisfaction,
go about the shop grumbling and
blaming the union. In nine times
out of ten, the settlement in such
disputes is usually held up for lack
of evidence. Boiling it down to a
final point we should keep this
fact in mind. The union is what
we make it. If we are to have
strong union then we must have the
full support of the entire member
ship. And by support we mean at
tendance at union meetings, not
a dues paying member.
The piece-work program still
finds some opposed to this plan. AS
time moves along we feel sure a
solution can be worked out whereby
all will see the advantages of
such a plan.
With splendid cooperation from
our national officials, plan gov
arning apprentices has been work
ed out at the Edwin M. Knowles
plant. We hear other firms are to
follow Suit.-O. G. sc.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
n. Y. Job Printers
Back On The Job

New York-The work stoppage
in the job and commercial print
shops here ended when employers
agreed to restore the normal 364-
hour workweek pending completion
of negotiations with the AFL's In
ternational Typographical Union.
About $500 printers who stop
ped work in protest against a move
on the part of the employers to
lengthen the workweek to 40 hours,
following expiration of the old con-
tract, were back on the job.
With the hours issue settled, ne
gotiations progressed toward fl
nal settlement of the wage ques-
ton. AS this edition went to press,
however, no accord had been reach
ed.
Theodore w. Kheel, director of
New York City's Labor Relations
Division, was instrumental in bring
ing the parties together on the
question of the workweek. He i'm
pressed upon the employers the en-
barrassment caused the city and its
businesses by their insistence upon
a longer workweek than was call
ed for under terms of the expired
contract. After his plea, the pub
fishers withdrew their demand for
the 40-hour schedule.
The union and the employers
have reached agreement on the
matter of union security under the
Taft Hartley law.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
REDS DRAFT GERMAN PWs

Berlin (LPA)-German prison.
ers of war, whom the Soviet Union
claims to have released, are be-
ing used as forced labor in Czech
uranium mines, German Social
Democratic and American military
government newspapers charged
this week. Soviet and German Com
munist dailies have made no eff
fort to answer the allegations.
The PWs, who were supposed to
have been permitted to return to
their homes, have been sent to dig
uranium, for Soviet atomic energy
experiments, from the Joachimsthal,
Czechoslovakia, mines. Even before
the Communist coup in Prague the
Joachimsthal area was taken over
by the Russians, and closed to
Czech as well as western newsmen.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
STASSEN LABOR RECORD
HIT BY lam PAPER

Washington, d. C. (ILNS)-The
Machinist, weekly paper of the In
ternational Association of Machin-
lists attacks the labor record of
Harold E. Stassen, candidate for
the Republican presidential nomi-
nation, in it's latest issue.
Basing it's article on a report
from Fred Lutz, an lam official
in the candidates home state of
Minnesota, the paper says:
-. Stassen is known in Mime
sofa labor as great straddler and
not one who has displayed any
craftsmanship at all. Not a single
piece of liberal, social or labor leg
islation was enacted during his
term of office as governor"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
|CIarksburg Potters Are
Determined Their Voice
Will Be Heard At Polls

Clarksburg w. Va. - The main topic of discussion
around the shop the past few weeks cenered the poll
tcal situation it effects labor Needless to say the
bers of Local Union SO let it be known in uncertain
terms that they will join with the ranks of labor throughout
the state in the traditional policy of the American Fedora
ton of Labor oppose abos foes and support its friends
regardless Of their politics
With such enthusiasm shown efforts to raise
fund through voluntary contributions for Labors League
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
Local No. 133 Negotiates
New Pact With Universal
Sanitary At New Castle

133 and the officials of The Universal Sanitary Mfg Co.,
New Castle plant, entered negotiations to draw up
contract March 16th and after two adjounmens the
final draft of the contract presented to the membership
Friday evening" April 9h for the necessary approval the
body.
The contract presented to the members by
First Vice President Ed Wheaey with the support of the
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15

dSIeelileHl was a IndSleTly ulSpldl
of mature leadership in the field OF
labor relations. Considering the late
hour at which the assembly was
called into session, the turnout was
a representative gathering of the
three shifts.
The committee returned to the
Castleton Hotel, and resumed the
negotiations with the Company
Whey worked into the "wee small
hours" when a few more fringes
were picked up, and the contract
signed Saturday morning, April
10th.
The new contract provides for
a ten cents an hour increase for
all the employees. 2Ha cents in
crease per hour for the "Owl Shift
premium. Six paid Holidays.
Double time if the holiday is work
ed. Paid vacations, up to two weeks
for five years service. Three weeks
paid vacations to those with 25
years service or more. (This in
wolves go employees). A few spec
ial adjustm ts:-Modelers, Block
ers and Casters, No. 2 kiln, Main
tenance Dept. and Venasco Tin con-
sideration for special duties of
trust).
When we take an overall view
of the provisions of the contract,
they amount in terms of money
involved-not ten cents on the hour
increase, but approximately 15h
cents on the hour. When we COM
pare this contract to last years
supplement with the 1917 cents
general increase and a few frin-
ges, we are indeed, in every sense
of the word-making progress =
and il must >also be remembered
that this is the third round of
wage increases. 1t all bespeaks
the far sighted leadership of Bro.
-Wheatley, and it also bespeaks for
rhe Universal Sanitary Co., and it's
chosen officials, their determin-
alton to be counted among the lead
ers in this community in promoting
and maintaining" that spirit of
good will between the company and
it's employees" which any sane
thinking person will agree, is abso-
lutely essential for the mutual well
fare of all concerned.
In the words of some of the cold
Timers, when it was announced
that they would be given three
weeks vacation with pay, at is a
good company to work for, and
good place to work"
After the signing of the contract,
Mr.. Clyde M. Whitaker, President
of the company, in his remarks to
the committee, and the officials of
his company, stated that, it is the
policy of Universal Co., at all
times, to be just and fair in all
their dealings with the employees,
and he hoped that they will be able
to continue to make Universal a |
better place for the men. AS a
result of the new contract, the
wage rates are outstanding in the
industry, and all that he would ask
in return was the whole hearted
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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
STONE CUTTERS PAY RAISED

Indianapolis (ILNS) Members
Of the Jouneymen Stone Cutters
Association of North America have
won a wage increase of 1917 cents
an hour in the Bedford-Blooming-
ton, Indiana, are in an agreement
with limestone quarry operators.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
Chrysler Bargaining Begins

Detroit (LPA)-Third round ne
gotiations started with the Chry-
sler Corp, last week as Norman
Matthews, chief of the Chrysler
Dept of the United Auto Workers
filed strike notices covering 63,-
900 production workers. The union
is demanding a wage raise equiv
alent to 35c-an-hour.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1948-04-15
NOTICE FINISHERS

By action taken at our last meet
ing, all members must clear up
their arrearage by our next meet
ing on April %, or face suspension.
All members on the sick list must
make a report.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-01-22

ficers and members for their
cooperation during the past
year, and also her hope that
they might accomplish more for
God in 1948.
Mrs. Ben Nelson and Mrs.
Charles Clemens were appointed
to do visitation work in the
hospital, and Mrs. Morey was
asked for tracts to be used in
this work. It was decided to re-
sumo sewing for the hospital.
The business session was fol-
lowed by refreshments and a
time of fellowship.
The next meeting will be jan
uary 20. The circle Is to be en-
tertained by Mrs. Lester Jones,
at the home of Mrs. Ray MORT
settle.
Neighbors of Woodcraft
The neighbors of Woodcraft
met in the Masonic Temple
Monday, Jan. 10, with Mrs. Rus
sci VickerS and Mrs. B. Fl.
McCarty as hostesses.
A social hour was enjoyed af-
ter the regular meeting, with.
Mrs. Everett Bulls in charge.
P. E. O.. "
The P. E. O. Club met att the
home of Mrs. o. E. Anderson
Wednesday January 81. T.
A Founders Day Program
was presented by five of the
members.
". F. w. Meets
The v. F. w. Auxiliary met
at the grade school Monday,
January 10.
Initiation was held for Cert
rude Durham and Maxine
Turner. 49,:
Helen Dyckman and Ethel
Herbertson served at the end of
the meeting.
The Hardin tribune-herald. [volume] (Hardin, Mont.) 1925-1973, 1948-01-22

shower for Mrs. Kirk Coulter,
who is leaving soon to make
her home in Gillette, Wyo.
Luncheon was served by the
hostess.
Birthday Club
The o. A. o. Birthday club
met Thursday, January IS, in
honor of Mrs. George Burrough
and Mrs. Henry Hardt. l.
A pot luck dinner was served
during the day, and games
were played.
Prizes were won by Mrs. Wal
lace Johnson, Mrs. George Bur-
roughs, Mrs. Henry Hardt and
Mrs. George French.
Mrs. Dewey Slough was a
guest. ~
o. e. S.. #"
The o. E. S. held a program
after their meeting last Thurs
day to collect more money for
their flower fund. Their pro-
gram proved successful with a
total collection of $50 for the
fund.
Circle Meets
The Missionary Circle Of the
Church of the Open Bible met
at the home of Mrs. Al Reich
Thursday afternoon, Jan 8, for
its regular business meeting.
The devotional lesson was
given by Mrs. Phillip Fried. The
secretary read the laws and by
laws of the Circle. The preSi-
dsnt, Mrs. Denver Lining, ex-
pressed her gratitude to the Of