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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24

Springfield, Mass. QLNS). -
Pitiful pleas of poverty were voiced
by the Springfield Street Railway
Co., as their employees sought a
wage increase in arbitration pro-
ceedings here.
Then o. David Zimring, director
of Labor Bureau Of Middle West,
representing Division 448, Amalga-
mated Association of Street, Elec-
trio Railway and Motor Coach En-
ployes, put company treasurer, c.
w. Anderson under cross-examin-
alton and wrung from his the fol-
lowing admissions:
The present owners had bought
the system from the New Haven
Railroad in 1889 for the giveaway
price of less than $350,000. They
had since drawn almost 100000
in cash retirement of bonds, inter-
est payments and special dividends
and still owned the property valued
at $2,645,000.
Following this exposure of a
transit bonanza economists and his
torians had believed vanished with
the Wideners and the insults, the
arbitration board awarded the COM
pany's 500 employees a 15-cent
hourly increase, bringing the oper-
ator's rate to $1.51H an hour, high
est in New England. The award,
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
Urge Government
Action To End
Slave Farm Labor

New York (LPA)-Mexican sea-
sonal farm workers in Texas ano
other southern states are being
employed under conditions "bord'
ering on peonage," the Latin-Am.
erican Affairs Committee charged
this week in a letter to Secretary
of State Dean Acheson and Attor-
ney General Tom Clark.
Urging the establishment of pro-
per gievance committees for these
workers, with full union partici-
patton, as we'll as adequate social
welfare aids, decent housing and
civil rights committee chairman
Jacob Potofsky urged Acheson and
Clark to use their influences to see
that the new agreement for en-
ployment of Mexican workers in
this country contains the following
provisions:
-"1-Prohibitio of, and adequate
penalties against the hiring, har-
boring, concealing, or transporta-
ton of Mexican seasonal workers
who have entered the US illegally.
"2-Prohibition of, and alloca-
tion of Mexican seasonal workers
to employers who discriminate
against them on the grounds OF
race, color and national origin, and
to all localities which refuse them
equal access to public places or
facilities.
"3-Full participation of bona
fide labor organizations in all ne
gotiations concerning these work
erS.
"4-Creation of a permanent
supervising and grievance agency
with full union participation.
"5-Guarantee of social and
economic protection including union
wages, decent housing, adequate
social and health insurance and
civil rights"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
Well, WeII--Look
w here Our Fred
Hartley Landed

Washington (LPA)-Short News
Item: Former Representative Fred
A. Hartley Jr., of N. j., co-author
of the Taft Hartley act, says he
has accepted the presidency of the
Tool Owners Union Inc. He, said the
"tool owners" included retired per-
sons living on their investments,
property owners, and small busi-
ness men, with members in every
state.
Now the background (from the
New York Times): In February,
1947, the NY State Board of APP
peals of the Department of Labor
denied the Tool Owners Union a
license to do business in NY, with
this statement: "No more fascistic
organization, with all the poten-
tialities for undemocratic action
and danger to our way of life, has
yet come before the official atten-
tion of this board"
The NY State Supreme Court
agreed and said the organization
was formed of persons living on in
vestments and that it was formed
to protect their earnings from tax
alton, that it's internal structure
was undemocratic, that its men,
bers had no rights, and that it GER
tainly could not be classed as a
labor union.
Yep, it took a while for the soul
mates to find each other, but at
last Hartley and the Tool OWners
are just where they belong. AS
AFL President William Green COM
mented this week, "This whole
thing on Mr.. Hartley's part should
come as no surprise to the Ameri-
can people. His experience should
we'll qualify him as lobbyist"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
Labor. Stock Exchange Officials
To Meet At 'Good-WiT Luncheon

second vice president of the AFL;
James c. Quinn, secretary-treasur-
er of the Central Trades and Labor
Council; Paul Hutchings, president
of the Office Employees Information
al Union, Local 205, of which the
United Financial Employees is an
affiliate, and Howard Coughlin of
Local 153 of the OEIU; Ralph
Wright, Assistant Secretary of
Labor. The UFE will be represent
ed by NJ. David Keefe, president
and ]. Lewis Hutchings, secretary
treasurer, and l. Cyrus Gordon and
Max Delson, attorneys.
Commenting on the luncheon,
Keefe said: "We believe that ma
ture understanding should be able
to settle these difficulties around
the conference table, if they are
sincere in their approach. We are
sincere in the hope that the lunch
con will contribute to that result"
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24

New York City (ILNS). Wall
Street and labor will sit down at a
goodwill" luncheon at the Com
modore Hotel Feb. %.
Officials of the New York Stock,
Curb and Cotton exchanges have
accepted labor's invitation to at
tend the luncheon, where they will
discuss with leaders of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor and its
affiliate, the United Financial En-
ployes, negotiations looking to
harmonious r e "a tions" in the
worlds financial center. More than
incidental, to the reason for this
innovation, it was limited, is the ex-
piration April 80 of the labor con-
tracts with the Stock and Cotton
exchanges. The Curb agreement
expires April 80, 1850. The union
conducted a long and bitter strike
against the exchanges last year.
Labor officials expected at the
luncheon include Matthew Woll,
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
Check up By Local
Union 1871 Proves
Rumors Are False

At special meeting of Local
Union 131 held on Feb. II, all shop
committees were represented and
gave a very good report to curtail
rumors that were making the
rounds. 1t seems with many If our
members loafing, the report was
circulated that many working at
our trade were not affiliated with
Local Union 131. We are glad to
report the check-up found this to
be false and in the majority of in
stances those who were unemploy-
ed was due mainly to curtailed
operations.
A new interest has been shown
by our members in the past few
meetings and this has resulted in
clearing up many matters Of long
standing. AS we have said many
times before, bring your grievances
to local to be ironed out. Only in
this manner can you hope to
achieve satisfaction while at the
same time confirming with rules
and regulations covering the wage
agreement. Keep this thought in
mind and pass this information
along to your buddies when you
hear grumbling on the shop.
Our very best wishes to Sister
Donna Sewers who hereafter will
be known as Mrs. Donna Murray.
The happy couple exchanged vows
on Feb. IA. May they have many
happy years of welded bliss.
A cherry "hello" to Bros. John
Arbuth, Fred Deeds, Robert Beck
with, Harry Hotter and Lee Gil
more. We hope by the time this ap-
pears in print, all will be well along
the road to recovery from their i'll
ness. -O.C. 131
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
Pay raise For
Glove Workers

Albany, n. Y. QLNS).-An
percent wage boost for employees OF
the Ackshand Knitting Co., Ball
ston Spa, n. Y, has been announc-
ed following negotiation between
the company and Local 1877, Inter
national Glove Workers Union of
America, AFL.
Earl Will, president of the local,
said the old contract would be con-
tinued with some changes and ad-
justments. The new contract in
cludes a union shop agreement. In
addition to the 8 percent increase,
employees will receive vacation pay
ranging from l to 212 percent of
gross earnings depending on the
hours worked"
The Ackshand Co., which has
branches in Schuvylerville and One
onta, employees about 230 persons
at its main factory at Ballston Spa.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
Jordan Visitor At
Last N Meeting Of
Local Union 164

Akron, Ohio-It has been a long
time since Local Union 164 has
made the headlines but the old say
ing, "better late than never" ap-
plies in this instance so we will let
the trade know of our activities
here in Akron.
Our new officers for the year are
Kenneth Ward, president and chair
man of the shop committee; R. F.
Brandenstein, vice president and
recording secretary; Pauline Smith,
financial secretary; Helen Harcar,
treasurer; Bill Swain, Carl Carp
enter and Bill Robbins, trustees.
Our shop committee consists of
Sue Kelly, Jim Allen, Phillip Folk,
E. W. Weckerly and R. F. Brand
enstein. They are a very capable
group with whom we trust our bus
mess, and we are ready to back
them up one hundred per cent.
In order to inspire our people to
greater attendance, the union meet
ings are now held on the second
Friday of every month at s p. m.
Our first night meeting held on
Feb. IL, at the German American
Hall proved very successful.
We were honored at this meeting
with the presence of our national
secretary-treasurer, Chas. F. Jor-
dan. His remarks were very well
received and his advice and counsel
on meeting various problems that
arise from time to time, will prove
very beneficial.
Following the meeting a delicious
fish supper was served, followed by
a farewell party for two of our
former members, Miss Arlene
Plack and Thurman Walters.
Everyone had a good time.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
Local Would Like
To Get Form uIa
For Xmas Bonus

Beaver Falls, Pave read il
Herald about SO many locals hav
ing Christmas parties and every.
body receiving a nice bonus, that
the members of Local Union 33 are
beginning to wonder just how this
comes about. If any brother or sis
ter in the trade would care to pass
along the formula to make such an
event become a reality in Beaver
Falls, please contact our recording
secretary.
We are sorry to report the death
of Bro. Edward Dasch, Jr., who
passed away in December following
a few days illness. His loss will be
mourned by his many friends.
1t is nice to see Sadie Megown
back at her desk following long
siege Of illness which laid her up
for the past few months. Sister
Megown is SO years young and has
been an employee of the Mayer
China Co. for the past 68 years.
She puts some of the youngsters to
shame by showing up for work,
rain or shine.
Bro. Harry Shook who has been
a very sick man is getting along
nicely. Our best wishes goes to
Harry and we are anxiously await
ing his return to the bench.
Bro. Ralph Glaab has been going
around with a grin on his face since
he knocked off the door prize of
$500 at our last meeting. From
here on in the prize will not accum-
ulate and a winner will be picked
each meeting night.
Leonard Greco and Bradford
Townsend have resigned from the
shop committee and Lloyd Cook,
Chester Fisher and Lester Smith
will comprise the new committee.
AS resolution time is now at
hand, we urge all who wish to enter
resolutions for this years conven-
ton to hand them over to the COM
mittee as soon as possible. Lena
Kelly, Brad Townsend and Chester
Fisher form the committee.
A very good report was made on
the printing room dispute and it
looks like this long drawn out dis
pute will soon be settled to the sat
isfaction of all.
Notice: We are still collecting
fines. Attend the meetings and you
can disregard the notice. -O.C. 33
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
Primary Election of Officials First Meeting in March
Wintry Blasts Hit
Land of Sunshine
As Potters Shiver

Erwin, Tenn.-With the potters
in the eastern part of the country
enjoying early spring-like weather,
members of the Brotherhood locat-
ed here in Erwin, "the land of sun
shine, must admit the weather
man has crossed US up and we are
now NOT enjoying the wintry
blasts of old man winter.
However, we have one thing to
be thankful for here in Erwin and
that is attendance at local meet
ings. This has paid off in big divid-
ends and as further proof of this
assertion, we refer you to President
Duffy who, on his recent visit, was
surprised to find everything under
control and the local functioning in
a very progressive manner.
Since our last letter to the
Herald we have had some new i'm
provements which meets with the
of all. First and foremost
on the list is the installation of
electric whirlers for the finishers.
This greatly reduces the health
hazards in this branch Of the trade
as well as eliminating a portion of
the physical hardship in the finish
ing trade.
The second Improvement is the
hose system for casters. When first
proposed, many felt it could not be
adopted due to the layout Of the
shop, but this was worked out to
the satisfaction of all and the sys-
TEN installed and the casters are
we'll pleased with the new set-up.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
TObin Warns: Watch
Number OF JObleSS

Washington (LPA) Thou G h
claims for unemployment insurance
rose again during the week ended
Feb. 5, Labor Secretary Maurice
Tobin told Congressional commit
tee this week that while the
volume of unemployment at the
present time is not large, the situ-
alton is one that should be watched
closely"
According to the Bureau of En-
ployment Security, claims for job
less benefits rose in the week end
ed Feb. 5, after having declined for
the preceding three weeks. Total
unemployment in January was
only 100000 more than in the same
month of 1948, despite the fact
that there were 100000 more per-
sons available for work.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
Scribe
Urges All Observe
Brotherhood Week

Wheeling, w. Va.-Local Union
No. 6 news is rather scarce this
week which affords the writer an
opportunity to remind the readers
of the Potters Herald of Brother
hood Week, Feb. 20 to 9th.
We need to recall to mind that
in many parts of the world today,
peoples are terrorized by 'isms',
political hoodlums and secret police
practices. We read in our 'dailies'
Of the plight of citizens in other
countries who speak out of turn,
however mildly, and speedily and
surely those unfortunate individuals
are convicted of treason or some
other crime. Their sentences are
usually severe.
Here in this land of ours, we en-
joy freedom,-and certain unalien-
able rights, under God, which our
forefathers set down when drawing
up the laws under which Americans
shall be governed. They said, Cali
men are created equal with a right
to Life, Liberty and a pursuit of
Happiness" We can be thankful
for the wisdom of these early Am
ericans in founding our democracy
on an equal and brotherhood basis.
1t is not enough for US to believe
and practice Brotherhood for one
week in each year because if civil
ization in the world is to survive,
men and nations must recognize all
humans belong to one family.
With planes travelling faster
than sound, Atomic bombs, capable
of eliminating entire cities, and
other life destroying inventions in
the making, the world will either
live in brotherhood or perish.
Resolve this week to live and
practice Brotherhood among your
neighbors and the movement will
gradually spread. -O.C. 6
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
Union Members to Get
Holidays on Birthdays

Philadelphia QLNS). - Here
is something new in union con-
tracts:
Under terms of a contract
signed with the Keystone Brass
and Rubber Co., employees of the
company will receive a holiday,
or, if they prefer to work, dou-
ble-time pay on their birthdays.
The 2-year agreement, retro
active to Jan. /, also grants
wage increases of $5 a week to
employees earning less than
$1.30 an hour and $4 to those
earning above that.
The contract was negotiated
by Max burst, president of the
company, and Bernard j. Mar
Gus, business agent of Local 1863,
Warehouse Employees U nj on,
AFL. 1t affects about so men.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24

(which shoulders the responsibility
Of guiding the organization.
Each member should scan the
ballot we'll to choose those who are,
in their judgment, best qualified to
carry on the work of the organiza-
tion. After election it is just as i'm
portant to support these men and
cooperate with them.
The two members receiving the
/ highest number of votes for each
position in the primaries will con-
test in the general election in May.
Those winning will be installed at
he 1949 convention in Atlantic
City in July.
Candidates for the presidency
heads the ballot with President
James NJ. Duffy, incumbent, oppos-
ed by Larry Finlay of Local Union
II; Harry S. Johnson, Local Union
124 and Norman Whippler, Local
Union 124.
For the office of secretary-treas-
urer, Chas. F. Jordan, incumbent,
Local Union SO; Ed. J. Jones, Local
Union A; P. X. Calhoon, Local
Union 9; Lawrence F. Parker, Local
Union 113; George Salsberry, Local
Union "a, and Lewis Silliman,
Local Union 10.
First Vice President = f. L.
Wheatley, incumbent, Local Union
9 Ed. 4ar4y, Local Union 124.
Second Vice President = Frank
Hull, incumbent, Local Union 124;
Alfred Cartwright, Local Union 10;
Harold West, Local Union 124, and
Willard Garner, Local Union 10.
Third Vice President - James
Slaven, incumbent, Local Union
1874; William F. Bossen, Local
Union 10, and Clair Armstrong,
Local Union 124.
Fourth Vice President = Charles
thinner, incumbent, Local Union
As; Verne D. Phillips, Local Union
so.
Fifth Vice President - Arthur
Devlin, Local Union 1874; William
Hibbs, Local Union 35, and Fred
Perdunn, Local Union 35.
Sixth Vice President - Frank
Applegate, Local Union So; Ben F.
Barker, Local Union u; William j.
Campbell, Local Union 1O3; James
Caffey, Local Union 1872; Frank
Dales, Local Union 4; B. r. (Doc)
Hamilton, Local Union 10; William
H. Stark, Local Union AZ; Henry
Snyder, Local Union 1873; Floyd
Jividen, Local Union 130; Josiah
Llwellyn, Local Union POI, and
Charles Cobb, Local Union 108.
Seventh Vice President - T. ].
Desmond, incumbent, Local Union
70; David Bevan, Local 90; Charles
Boso, Local Union IT; William c.
Bowman, Local Union 1873; Norman
H. Bratt, Local Union "a; Thomas
A. Curley, Local Union 10; Guy
V. Digman, Local Union II; John
A. Dorff, Local Union 17S; G. E.
Gilkison, Sr., Local Union 10;
James Luther Hough, Local Union
8; Robert Morrow, Local Union AZ;
James |. Sullivan, Local Union Al;
o. L. Sullivan, Local Union 201,
and Wilbert Willard, Local Union
Sc.
Eighth Vice President = Joshua
Chadwick, incumbent, Local Union
(Turn I'm pnn1 TrrnA
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24

OOHe TO revive the court so LnaC Oul
people would have benefit of faii
wage rates, recommended to the
i, trade tn a t Secretary Treasurer
yJohn McGillivray be made perman-
ent chairman of our side of this
committee, reasoning that he would
have better opportunities for re-
search and collection of data nec-
essary to more equitable settle
ments than the lay members who
had been serving as standing COM
mittee members could effectuate.
The accomplishments of Brother
McGillivray in this all important
work are recorded in the Executive
Board reports of succeeding con-
ventions. The contrast, before and
after this change, speaks for itself.
AS the years have gone on the
Brotherhood has suffered less in
wage reductions when wage reduc-
tions were the order of the day
than most industries in the nation.
During prosperous times when
wage increases became the fashion,
in peace as we'll as in wartimes,
the N.B.O.P. has been in the fore
front in bringing about added bene-
fits in earnings to our people. Vaca-
tion pay and premium pay for sec
ond and third shift, along with
many. other pay inequities have
been made available tn our people
through Brotherhood efforts direct
with our employers or before gov
ernmental boards authorized by law
to make such wage and working
regulation adjustments. And this,
dear Brothers and Sisters, has been
accomplished without costly strikes
which in addition to loss of earn
ings brings intense suffering and
distress upon the men, women and
their dependents who become in
volved in employer-e m p oy e
brawls. There are many, many ad-
ditional good things that our peo-
pie are enjoying through our many
conference efforts with the employ
ers for the alienation of bad con-
ditions.
Much has been said in the way of
misrepresentation as to the finances
of the N.B.O.P. Let us check this
record. In the convention in 1914
the defense assessments were re-
duced 20 per cent. Three years
later death benefits were increased
from $4,000 to $4,000 or sc 2/3
per cent. In spite of these addition
al financial burdens on our re-
sources, we find progressively our
per capita wealth increasing from
$49.34 per member in 1927 to
to $1,000 in 1949. The total assets
of the organization in 1927 was
1882, ,706.41 and at the end of jan
uary 1949, $2,951, ,797.57. The mem
bership in 1927 was 7,755 and our
present membership is 1858.
President Duffy, of his own vol
ition, in the 1914 convention
(Tnrn IA Pd0e TSuo)
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
Let's Check The Record
And Render Credit When
Credit Is Due Officials

o7 While ndugg in remnscence our minds went back to August
1927 when President james M Duffy assumed the presidency of the
National brotherhood of Operative Poe 1t stating mildly to
the inability
items coming into the various trades The Standing Committee
referred the
to this court consistently failed bring forth enabling
tradesmen to maintain their previous hourly earnings
President Duffy noting this and realizing
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
NOTICE LOCAL UNION IL

The members of Local Union
No. IL will vote in the primary
election for national officers at
their next meeting on Tues
day, March 1st. Polls will open
at noon and remain open until
close of the meeting.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-02-24
Two Highest For Each
Office Will Compete In
Election In Nav

All local unions of the National Brotherhood of Operative Potters
their
Ballots being printed and will be mailed all local union
within days. receiving ballots
their first March should
quar- Immediately
only the privilege member of the
election but also Members should
Of dis
concerned with the election of Board
Evening star., 1949-06-01
Louisville Bus Service
Halted by Pay Strike
By the Assoeicssd Press

LOUISVILLE. KY. June L.
Operations OF the Louisville Rail-
way Co. were halted last mid
night by a strike of the Go
Transport Workers Union over q
new contract.
John H. Buckley. company pres
ident. said no effort will be made
to operate buses for the duration
of the walkout, which threw the
burden Of transportation Of the
245 900 daily bus riders on private
automobiles and taxicabs.
The union, whose contract with
the company expired at midnight,
started o Continuous meeting
early last night. Union members
were directed to report to the
Injecting as they left their shifts.
The union instructed drivers to
take their buses to the barns at
midnight or at the end Of their
last runs before midnight.
The strike followed a break
down in negotiations over a new
contract. The union. claiming q
membership. Of nearly !, 200 COM
Ipany employees. orisinaily request
led Q wage increase Of 18 cents an
hour and q reduction to 40 hours
work q week. The present work
week ranges from a to 4S hours
Top rate now Is $l.26 an hour for
drivers.