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Evening star., 1948-10-22
RosenbIunn, Charter Member,
is Named District AAUHeud

On October Is, 1929, q small group
of sports-minded, public spirited
men met at the Jewish Community
Center, and the District of Columbia
AAU was born. In the same room
last night, almost 20 years later,
genial Eddie Rosenblum. q charter
member Of this group, took ONCE as
president.
The new president assumes his
post fortified by wealth of expert
ence in the field Of sports and youth
work. Born in Bayonne, N. j., 50
years ago, Rosenblum carved his
niche in high school basket ball and
baseball before coming to Washing
ton in 1910. ..
He managed, captained and played
second base for the YMHA nine in
1913-15 In the old Central Amateur
League. Following graduation from
Georgetown Law School, almost
three years overseas with the AEF
in the first World War curtailed .
promising Jaw career. There were
another three years spent in postwar
Europe doing relief work in Poland.
Turkey and Russia.
Following the founding of the
District AAU, Eddie served as first
Boxing Committee chairman, and
he indirectly is responsible for legal
lied boxing in the District The
young barrister drew up bill which,
in modified form, was presented to
Congress by Rosenblum's old friend,
Representative Hartley Of New Jer-
sey, and after the measure had been
fought through three sessions of
Congress its enactment brought
boxing to the Capital in 1884.
Constantly q sparkplug in the
AAU. the new president has served
through the ranks, learning every
job in the organization, and last
nights election brought in a thor
oughly qualified president.
Joe Rertolini WAS elected first vice
Evening star., 1948-10-22
Bednorik, AN-Americo Center,
Rated Star at Any Position

SO Chuck was a fullback until
. few days before the opening
game when Bethlehems center
was declared ineligible.
In desperation, his coach
turned to Bednarik and asked,
what do you know about play
ing center?"
Nothing" replied Chuck.
1--WE never played center"
well, take this ball home and
practice" his coach said handing
him q practice ball, from now
on. you're q center"
Don't get the idea that Bed
narik is . frustrated fullback.
He likes to carry the ball, to be
sure, and he likes to pass and
kick. But his greatest pleasure
Is In breaking up enemy plays.
Backing up the line. that's
where a fellow can get plenty of
action" Bednarik said. There's
always something to do-make q
tackle, intercept q pass. Sure,
it's nice to carry the ball, but
there's no thrill like backing up
the line"
Five years ago-Corpl. Zeke
aop,,ra xres suordad $ha ao3a,,
Evening star., 1948-08-20
Lomukin Leaves Consulate
Silent on Recall Demand

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-soviet
Consul General Jacob M. Lomakin
today left the consulate, where he
spent last night, refusing to COM
ment on the State Departments de-
mand for his recall.
Earlier an aide had told news
papermen who called there shortly
before 8 am. that Mr.. Lomakin had
been informed Of the demand for
mis- recall, but that he was asleep
in the consulate" and would not see
them.
Mr.. Lomakin presumably learned
OF the demand for his recall last
night, shortly after the State De-
partment's strongly couched note
was handed to the Soviet Embassy
in Washington.
The Consul General left the Con-
sulate at 1925 am. today.
When newsmen asked him II he
was aware Of the State Depart
ment's note and its charges accus-
ing him of gross violation" Of
proper conduct of foreign officials,
he replied yes" but refused to dis
cuss the matter.
You are wasting YOUR time,
Evening star., 1948-08-20
Army Issues Warning
Against Requests From
Soviet Zone for Data

The Army Public Information
Division announced today 1t had
alerted its field representatives
against giving information in an
swer to requests from German
sources in the Russian zone.
1t stated that a number of Ger
man individuals. schools and mu-
seums had made direct requests to
American civic organizations and
business firms for printed matter
that should not particularly concern
them In their normal pursuits"
"A large percentage of these re-
quests have come from the Russian
zone. particularly the Leipzig sec
tor" the announcement said.
Public information officers should
be alert to the fact that such in
formation although unclassified and
solicited by overt means provides,
in part, basic intelligence informa-
tion of strategic importance to all
potential enemies of the United
States the warning stated.
Directories Sought.
1T would be wise to contact re-
sponsible officials of public utilities.
business firms, other key industries,
chambers of commerce and posi-
bly, additional civic and educational
organizations in your areas and dis
cuss the matter with them conf
dentially."
The Army said that its 4th Army
Headquarters at Fort Sam Houston,
Tex, reported that the Southwest
ern Bell Telephone Co. had re-
ceived several letters from the di-
rector of the Leipzig Museum re-
questing telephone directories of
key southwest cities ostensibly for
the purpose Of aiding in the prep
aration Of a publication about the
United States telephone system.
The museum felt that the direc-
tories are the best means to get
an idea Of the Importance of tele-
phone service with special refer
cnce to the various commercial and
industrial establishments as well as
agriculture holdings" the an
nouncement said.
Railway Map Asked.
The Army also said that a Leip-
zig electrical instrument manufac-
turer asked the Rockford, H.,
Chamber of Commerce for a high
way mad railway map and the
chambers annual report.
The Army( Navy and Air Force
have a joint counter intelligence
co-ordinating committee which has
been tightening up on industrial
sources of information available to
foreigners, an of1icial said. He ad-
Evening star., 1948-08-20

FOLLOWING Is tert OF the note
from the Embassy OF the Union
OF Souiet Socialist Republics to
the Department OF State dated
AUGUST 9. 1948.
Evening star., 1948-08-20

gentlemen" he told reporters, i
have nothing to say"
MIR. Lomakin replied, maybe"
when asked whether he planned to
visit Mrs. Kosenkina at the hos.
pital today
A few minutes after the newsmen
reached the building today, an un-
identified consulate attache opened
the front door q few inches, and
asked:
What do you want7"
I'VE would like to see Mr..
Lomakin."
The attache demurred. saying.
You can see him when you see
him"
When told the reporters wished
to talk to Mr.. Lomakin about the
Governments request for his recall,
the man replied:
He knows about it and know
about it. I have heard about It,"
The State Departments demand
for the Soviet Consul Generals
recall because of his conduct in the
case Of Mrs. Oksana S. Kosenkina
WAS handed to the Soviet Embassy
last night but 1t was not made public
until early today.
Evening star., 1948-08-20
Admiral Denebrink Takes
Munitions Board Post

Rear Admiral Francis C. Dene-
brink. who until recently COM
manded naval forces in the atomic
tests at Eniwetok, today became
Navy director OF the Munitions
Board. succeeding Rear Admiral
Roger W. Paine.
Admiral Paine will leave for San
Francisco Monday to become deputy
inspector general, Bureau of Ships,
Western sea frontier. He has been
associated with the Munitions Board
since l945, directing it's activities
In foreign trade and stockpiling of
critical and stategic materials. Dur
ing most of the war, he was man
ager of the Pearl Harbor Navy Yard.
Admiral Denebrink was COM
mander OF the cruiser Brooklyn
during the early part of the war
and, in September. 1912, assisted in
removing $500 passengers from the
f1re-ravaged Navy troop transport
Wakefield. Later he was chief of
staff of the Atlantic Fleet opera
tional training command and then
commander of Pacific Fleet training
Evening star., 1948-08-20
Porter Quits Advisory Posi-
To Resume Law Practice

Paul A. Porter, former price ad-
ministrator, has given up his tenn
porary duties as special assistant
to President Truman and returned
to private law practice here.
Mr.. Porter was enlisted a few
weeks ago to help present Admins
tration price control and other in
f1ation-curb proposals to the extra
session Of Congress. He stepped out
yesterday.
Evening star., 1948-08-20
% lndions in Boot Drown
After Cobru Gets Aboard

BY me AsSottofed Press
MADRAS. India. Aug. 70.--A
cobra. trying to escape drowning in
South India's flood-swollen Cauvery
River, slithered into a crowded boat
yesterday.
The "a panic-stricken passengers
huddled on bne side of the boat,
causing it to capsize. Twenty-three
drowned and one man swan ashore
Evening star., 1948-08-20
Strikers Come Out on Top

A short strike at sugar -produc-
ing plant in Valparaiso. Chile. re-
suited in the workers receiving fam
lily allowances, housing allow
ance and Sc, Zen days pay for six
days work,
Evening star., 1948-08-20

mitted that the intelligence serv-
ices had become somewhat lax after
the war and cited the case of an
exchange of visitors with the Soviet
Union a few years ago as an in
stance
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-04-16
AcW-CIO Wins
Benefits For
10000 Members

NEW YORK, April Il (LPA)
Last week saw two successes
scored by the Amalgamated
Clothing Workers CIO. In
creased social security benefits
were announced for $4,000 cot
ton garment and allied workers,
and So to S5 wage increases were
obtained for 5000 workers in
New York's cleaning and dyeing
industry.
Employer and union heads of
the Amalgamated Insurance
Fund said that it is now able to
pay up to $3.50 towards the cost
of cotton garment workers
surgical operation, including ma
ternity cases. Sick and accident
benefits for women workers are
being increased from So to SO d
week for up to 13 weeks of any
one illness or injury and from
S12 to SIS for men. Hospital bill
payments will be raised from S5
to Sc, and incidental payments
from S25 to $50. The $500 death
benefit remains unchanged.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-04-16
Fur Workers
Set April
Strike Date

NEW YORK LPA) April IA
Half Of the $4,000 workers in
New York's fur industry will go
on strike April 26 if the Asso-
ciated Fur Coat and Trimming
Manufacturers do not cancel then
lockout scheme. Taking advan-
tage or the seasonal slump, this
group of employers locked out
their workers in an attempt to
obtGin free-hand in layoff pol
icy and the right to unilaterally
lower wages at the end of the
busy season.
Members of the Fur Workers
Union-CIO voted unanimously in
mass meetings last week to au-
thorize their union to strike if
the lockout is not called off next
week. Union president Ben Gold
said that union officers Twill
never sign contract which gives
the employers the arbitrary right
to discharge"
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-04-16
Ayling Reichert
News
Bv Anne Myers
By Anne Myers

We wonder what happened be-
tween Fred and Lucille, that she
eats her lunch in the back of the
room.
Goldie Bladel has taken q
leave of absence because of i'll
ness.
Mary Hansen resents being
called grandma and that means,
you Gabbie, if you don't want to
die young.
Now that Gabe got his fishing
license he spends most of his
time at the river bank. Hope he
falls in some day.
Atha Appleby is willing to
donate her old greasy work
apron to Vivian Little for that
New Look when she goes into
the office on union business.
Jessie Myers says Clarence
smells like Soy Bean. Then he
got a sty on his eye.
Lois King tells Mary Baker
all the good things of life are
free.
Brother, all the absenteeism
on Monday. Wonder where they
all go? Give us a hint and we'll
stay home, too.
Madge Welch who has been ill,
came back to work. Glad to see
her.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-04-16

direct federal funds in produc-
tive enterprises administered by
public agencies to fill the gap
between the peoples needs and
the production of private corpo-
rations.
An active member of the
British Labor Party, economist
Barbara Woo t t e n, who ad-
dressed the LIDS luncheon ses-
sion, noted that while the Presi-
dents Economic Report ana
lyzed the present state of the
American nomy, and set
some broad objectives, the COM
parable British report contains
specific production targets on
every page.
Leon Keyserling, who fol-
lowed Miss Wootton on the
platform, indicated that at least
a few people in US public life
are thinking about our long
range economic goals, however.
He denied the often heard state
ment that democracy cannot re-
spond properly to crisis. There
is nothing, this member of the
Presidents Council of Economic
Advisers said, which makes
this problem of action in crisis
as our main problem. The ques-
ton is: Can democracy act with
out crisis"
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-04-16
SWEEPINGS
from
American Floor
Surfacing
The Editors

Now that the tool room is
working 8 instead of 10 hours,
we wonder how many men will
ask for relief, and will she" get
it?
Edith Kreiger wishes to thank
her co-workers for the help they
have generously given in dona-
tions. Edith says, "It makes one
feel very proud to work with
group of people, who in the
time of need, not only open
their purses and give, but also
give from the heart"
The girls bowling team held
their party at Ka-See's Monday,
April 5th. A good time was had
by all, especially Corky who
adopted a Grandpaw for the
evening. Well, Corky at least
you didn't have to sing, 'I'm
My Own Grandpaw." He was a
Santa Claus.
The girls are very pleased
with the new drinking fountain.
Charlotte Friemark will be
married the 5th of June. We all
wish you good luck.
I H u M B N ALL: Thomas
OConnell began his seniority in
1923. The depression put him
out but he returned in 1884 to
assemble Duplex Polishers. Soon
he worked in the Balancing
Dept. permanently. Asked if he
likes his work, he said, "I do,
as am still here" A bachelor,
Tom lives a quiet life. His hobby
at one time was fishing.
Harold Craig on a special job
Trouble shooting in the inspec-
ton department.
Cliff Kline busy promoting
his bowling tournament.
Herman Baker at home for a
few days with a busted thumb.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-04-16
.Ragging the

BY BIabber Mouth

Congratulations to the Tanks
for winning the Scale League
Championship. How did you do
it without Kenny? Also con-
gratulations to Jack Smiczek on
his reelection as president OF
the League.
Paul Neeper of Assembly No
who knows all the ms and
outs of married life has found
way of getting even with the
little woman. Paul waits until
she is sound asleep slaps her a
good one then acts surprised and
swears he did it while asleep.
Paul says it works too, but
warns novices not to try it to
often.
Jake Yovanav of the Tool
Room is sporting a brand new
butch hair cut. We don't know
where Jake got his hair cut but
we bet he didn't go to the same
barber Woods of Material Con-
troll patronized, if the guy calls
himself a barber.
Our sincere sympathy to Gale
Miller in the loss of his mother
and also to Jim Sharp in the
loss of his wife.
Customers of Dan B Bik er S
barber shop claim that it is the
only place around town that you
can get a dollar hair cut and
two dollars worth of conserva-
ton at the same time.
What does Charley look for
on the floor where the fellows
play poker at noon Could it be
that some careles fellow
dropped a nickel there once?
Good hunting Charley.
If you see somebody hanging
from the ceiling with a pad and
pencil in their hand don't be
alarmed. 1t is probably a new
method the methods men have
worked out to check Iona.
NIGHT SHIFT
We want to suggest to Ed.
Koczak-why not tie broom on
your operators backs. Better
still on your own back, then you
can sweep as you walk.
Editors Note: That amt the
way we heared it, SybilD
Congratulations to Mary Lou
who had a birthday on Monday.
Don Sorge tells us he is to be
married in May, but at the same
time he feels a little doubtful
Don't let it get you Don. Lots
of luck to you and the future
Mrs. Sorge.
We want to remind you Sat.
April 18th is your union party,
so get on you best and be sure
to be there.
Jack Hart of inspection is busy
these nights Strengthening out
his fishing tackle. Jack tells us
he prefers Canada for fishing.
Herman Sperr has a perfectly
good bow and arrow he is about
to sell. He has taken the pledge
not to be cupid any longer.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-04-16
Spicer News
BY RAY SOMMERs

Never for one minute should
you believe that the letters
from Mr.. Haynes are original.
They are taken from the maga-
zine issued monthly by the Ma
tional Association of Manu-
facturers. 1t is on a nationwide
scale. Don't be fooled.
By this time, all of us have
received a letter pertaining to
the discharges of certain en-
ployes. Think of the expense of
sending some 4200 letters. Next
time you receive letter turn it
in to the bargaining. committee.
They plan to dump them all in
Mr.. Haynes office.
Jim Crowley, Dept. Is A and
his wife Leona, will celebrate
their wedding anniversary, on
April IA. Congrats Jim and the
best of luck to you both.
Support labor candidates for
election in the May 4 primaries.
Have you made your contri-
button to the Local IL Summer
Camp? It's for the children of
union members and worthy of
your financial aid. Applications
for the camp may be obtained
at Local IL headquarters.
There are a lot of interesting
things occurring in our shop, but
up to now some seem reluctant
to turn them in. Bring your
news to me in Dept. Is A. Day
news may be turned in to Iona
Gruppi in Axel Stores.
Please report any hazards
around the shop to the Safety
Dept. 1t may save someone
from a serious accident. II
might even save you.
GIs do your duty. Join some
veterans organization. Only in
this way can the veterans make
their voice heard.
If EinsehoWer can't make up
his mind to run for President
perhaps we ought to do it for
him, There's nothing to stop
the people from drafting him.
The End and 3rd tricks will
be able to play softball this
season Teams are already be-
ing organized. If you want to
play see one of the members of
the committee. Let's have a
good turnout.
The contract committee has
been doing a wonderful job and
deserves a pat on the back.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-04-16
Lakeside Unit
Chatter
BY Maxine

The grandma club is on the
increase at Lakeside. Latest re.
cruit is Blanche Kazinski. Also
members are Marjorie Lloyd
Lottie Schultz, Theresa Winter
mantle, Irene Skidlarke, Irene
Radde and Pearl Jacquillard.
Lots on the sick list this week
i n C cluding Alice Ploughman,
Emma Kerticz, Helen Frost and
Bertha Burand. Get we'll fast
and hurry back.
The wedding bells rang out
last week for Helen Yarger.
Other recent brides are Kathy
Freisch, Lee Baker and Audry
Hoffman. Lots of luck girls.
We were sorry to have Audry
quit, but keeping house and
working is really big order.
Our softball team holds its
first practice this week. 1t looks
like Lakeside will have a good
team judging from some of the
players who are out for the
team.
Sophie Kelmer has become a
fishing widow and so early in
the season. The fisherman re-
ported a good catch last week.
That young fellow who "bor-
roWed" Frank Wheeler'S hat at
the bar last week is known. If
he will return the hat no ques-
ton will be asked and the matter
will drop there. Otherwise E.
GIVE YOUR FINANCIAL
AND MORAL SUPPORT TO
THE LOCAL II SUM E r
CAMP. 1t deserves both.
Remember that if you want to
keep posted, you should attend
your regular Unit meetings. The
next one will be Friday night.
the matter with the
drivers We'd like to see you fell
lows. there too.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-04-16
IWW Pickefs
New Republic

NEW YORK LPA)-The In
dustrial Workers Of the World
picketed offices of the New Re-
public magazine last week in pro-
test against a January article on
Joe Hill, labor songwriter and
organizer. The article: Joe Hill,
The Wobblies Troubador," was
written by Wallace Stegner, pro-
fessor of English of Stanford
University, who said he thought
Hill was probably guilty of the
crime the state of Utah executed
him for" The Friends of Joe
Hill say he was picked for a
victim because of his militancy
in strikes led by the IWW and
was convicted on flimsy evi-
dence." They have declared that
they will continue to picket until
a retraction is made of the "de-
famStory" statements about Hill
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-04-16

Cecilia Ryan. Cecile is the onion
Queen Of Dept. D.
Constable Harold Ness of Ad.
ans Township and of Eng. Insp.
1st shift is complaining about the
approach to the parking lot being
made of stones. He says they
are wearing out his tires. We
wonder Harold, are the stones on
the approach harder than those
on the roads of Adams Town
ship?
joe Emch, Committeeman, on
days says that Corky, his little
boy is about the same since his
last trip to the hospital but his
wife is prepared to return him
to the hospital at a moments
notice. Keep your chins up Mrs.
and Joe Emch.
Irene Morris, Dept. D 1st shift
packer, is one of the new mem.
bers of the Local No. II Wom-
ems Chorus. Dorothy Mann, 2nd
shift, Dept. D Inspector, is one
of the original members. Both
girls would like to see more
chorus, which meets every Mon.
day evening at 425 Winthrop St.
Parlor l at 800 p. m. The well
come mat is out for all of you, -
Champion girls participate in he
attend some Monday evening
and we are sure you will enjoy
it.
Hugo Roller. of Dept. G. 1st
shift, and his wife, Vera, are the
proud parents of a Glib. Il OF.
boy. This event took place Fri.
day April 9th. Proud papa Hugo
really is just that and he sure
struts his stuff. Good luck to
the proud parents.
Congratulations to the new as
sistance foremen assigned Dept.
l and H, Harold Brenner and
Walter McCammon. BY the way
Mugs, what happened to your
nice beautiful hand-painted tie?
Have all those little pleasures of
the last twenty years back fired?
We wonder if the employees
have noticed how nice the ma.
chinery looks in some of the de-
partments where the painting
has been done?
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1948-04-16
Shop Reporters

Due to the amount of work
required to put out the
JOURNAL and the limited
staff with which to do the
Job, shop columns will no
longer be accepted unless
they are typewriter. If you
do not have a typewriter and
can find no other way TO
get your material in print,
please leave your copy with
the girl at the Local IL In
formation Window. We will
try and make arrangements
to do the job for you, but
would prefer that you make
your own arrangements in.
asfar as this may be posi-.
Bile.
The Editors