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The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-08-18
No End In Sight
For 4-Month Old
Hawaiian Strike

Honolulu (LPA)-Governor In,
gram M. Stainback of Hawaii was
marshalling his sweeping new
powers against the Int'l Long
shoremen & Warehousemen last
week, but the end of the Hawaiian
dock strike, now deep in its fourth
month, didn't seem much closer
than it was before.
Meanwhile, observers felt that
Hawaiian stevedoring companies
by refusing to up their piddling
wage offer, were playing into the
hands of the Communists who
were making the most of the long
drawn strike. Harry Bridges, left
wing leader of the ILWU, predict
ed that efforts to open Honolulu
and other ports through the new
powers accorded the Governor
would be unavailing.
Governor Stainback seized seven
struck stevedoring companies, two
in Honolulu and five in the out
ports, under new law passed by
the territorial legislature. The law
bars concerted activity" interfer-
ing with government operation of
the seven firms. Penalties for
violation are fine Of $500 and
three months in Jail. The legisla-
ture was contemplating further
measures.
The territorial government, op-
Grating through the harbor board,
prepared to start hiring men to
work the ships tied up by the
strike. Although ILWU spokesmen
repeatedly declared that their
members would not work for the
companies under territorial con-
troll, it was reported that there
were about 1000 applicants lined
up for the 1900 jobs in Honolulu.
The law gives the strikers pre-
ference.
an the interests of the people
of Hawaii" the ILWU eased its
rule against unloading Matson line
ships and apparently was ready to
take relief food off that company's
SIS Hawaiian Refner, but the union
picketed the hiring hall where ap-
plicants for government stevedor-
ing jobs were lining up.
After a conference with the ter
attorney-general, Bridges,
who is under federal indictment for
perjury on the Communist ques-
tion said, "Ships definitely will be
stopped at some stage"
There was some threat that the
strike might spread to the main
and. In San Francisco, the ILWU's
argest local voted unanimously
not to work shot ships" even if /
oickets were removed from Haw-
allan docks by force or by injunc-
ion. In Philadelphia, independent
maritime unions voted against
ships loaded behind picket
ines in Hawaii.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-08-18
EX-ITU OFFICER DIES

New York (LPA)-Wllllam Rob-
ert Trotter, former vice-president
cf the Int'l Typographical Union
AFL, died in a nursing home here
at the age of 70 after a long i'll
ness. British born, Mr.. Trotter
learned his trade in England and
first rose to prominence in the
labor movement in Winnipeg, Can
ada. He became a vice-president of
the ITU in 1922 and moved to
union headquarters in indianapolis.
He retired in 1899.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-08-18
Pay Raise Denied
New York maiIers

New York City 1LNS). = Ar
arbitration award has denied the
demand of Mailers Union No. g.
International Typographical Union,
for a wage increase for members
employed by ~ New York news
papers.
George w. Alger, impartial
chairman of a 5-man arbitration
board, ruled that existing wage
scales of the mailers, which range
from $7S.40 to $85.78 weekly, were
in proper balance with those of
other mechanical crafts. The union
had sought increases ranging from
$50 weekly for day workers to $25
for night workers for its 600 men,
bers.
Alger said there had been no
fourth round" increases in the
newspaper industry in this city
and noted that when in the one
previous instance fourth round"
demands were placed in arbitration
they were rejected. This was a re-
ference to an arbitration between
the Newspaper Guild of New York,
and The New York World-Tele-
gram. The mailers We're the first
union to come up with
fourth round" demands.
The mailers' arbitration was
based on an interim wage reopen
ing provided for in a 2-year con-
tract between the union and the
Association of New
York City, representing the II
daily newspapers. The contract
runs to May 81, 1850.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-08-18

During Union Label We e k,
spearhead the nationwide cam
paign with an oath to buy only
from firms which display the union
label, shop card or union button.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-08-18
Comment On
World Events

ain taking a second look al
Europe, no observer should over
look the fundamental gains, the
real advances and the lasting as
SETS" says Marion H. Hedges
writing in Transatlantic, the ECA
labor letter.
Hedges, who is special ASSIST
ant in the Washington office Of the
ECA and former director Of re-
search for the international Bro
/ therhood of Electrical Workers,
has just returned from Europe.
His views of the gains during the
first year of the American efforts
to help Europe with the ECA
should be known to every trades
unionist.
First of the fundamental gains,
real advances and lasting assets"
which Hedges lists is:
"All the Marshall Plan countries
are in better physical condition.
Productivity has been considerably
advanced. The cities have recover
ed from the outward signs of des-
truction and war. They are cleaner,
better painted and look prosperous.
A country like Great Britain has
carried on a successful housing
program. The social security pro-
gram of France is admirable. Italy
is making public improvements"
:. :. :.
Other gains are given as fol-
lows:
"There has been a gain in the
settled conviction in the minds OF
the people of all countries that in
creased production is the way out.
One British labor leader stated
sometimes settled Socialist princi-
pies get in the way of real pro-
gress.'
"Public opinion has taken a de-
cided brace against Communism.
In France labor leaders, business
men and government officials said:
France will not go Communist
"The ECA has completed its
building of a strong working or
ganization. There is not a harder
working, more talented, and ex-
perienced group of Americans in
the world than the ECA organiZa-
tion in Europe"
In conclusion Hedges says: "No
one can doubt that the L. S. can
be proud of the Americans in Eu-
rope. They are learning much OF
the responsibilities of a principal
creditor nation"
!. :. :.
In the opinion of this column,
the International Solidarity Com
mittee did an admirable thing, in
memory of the thousands who per-
ished as atomic bomb victims in
and Nagasaki, it pre-
sented check to CARE for food
and textile packages as a friend
ship token to japanese democrats
and trade unionists. The presenta-
ton took place at the office of the
in New York to COM
memorate the bombing of Hiro-
shima and Nagasaki Aug. 6 and
}, 1915.
Why the gift was made was well
explained by Norman Thomas, vice
chairman of the committee, who
said:
eve have chosen to present this
oxen of our friendship to Jap
lnese democrats on the anniver-
ary of the bombing of Hiroshima
md Nagasaki not only as a dem 4,
of the sympathy We feel
or those innocent victims who
we're led to disaster by the Jap !
Inese war lords, but also as sym
'ol of our determination to replace
tonic warfare with a peaceful,
emocratic world. Only by aiding
nd strengthening the democratic (
dement's in Japan and the world .
an we hope to build a force which {
yill oppose any future attempts to I
Introduce war and totalitarianism."
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-08-18

Julius Hochman, vice-president of
the international Ladies' Garment
Workers Union, was elected vice
president of the central board of
the World ORT Union.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1949-08-18

Visions" Green pointed out, is the
extension of the protection of the
social security system to those
workers who are permanently and
totally disabled.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19
Acheson Forecasts Cut
In i. ). Aid 10 Greece
BY the Associoted Pres,

Secretary of State Acheson said
today that the Greek governments
war with Communicated guer-
rillas is practically over. Reduc-
ton Of American aid to Greece
would seem to be an indicated
step, he added.
Mr.. Acheson told his news con-
ference that there are only about
1000 guerrillas left in Greece and
they are widely scattered and
mainly concerned with a search
for food.
Before there is a decision on
cutting American military as
sistance to the Greek government,
Mr.. Acheson said the United
States will have to find out what
the Athens regime proposes to do
with its military establishment.
American aid has been given for
more than two years.
Reduction of the Greek armed
forces-which number more than
200. 000-would seem to be an in
dicated step, the secretary said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19

farm price-support program and
crop SURPRISES.
Senator Young, an advocate of
high support prices, said it makes
good sense for the Government
to encourage SURPRISES of wheat
and cotton as safeguard against
shortages in event of war.
DR.. Nourse has been out of step
with administration policy at
times in the past. He was out
voted, 2 to /, by his colleagues
when the administration was put
ting together its anti-inflation
program a year ago.
DR.. Nourse held that strict Gov
eminent anti-inf1ation controls
were not needed. But Mr.. Tru-
man. in his January economic
message, called for standby wage
and price ceilings and other strong
measures. Mr.. Keyserling and
Mr.. Clark both appeared before
the Joint Economic Committee in
dorsing the Truman program, but
DR.. Nourse declined to testify, ex-
planning that he believed the
council should not identify itself
with the program of any faction.
even the administration.
Later. when a slump hit busi-
ness in the six months following,
the President abandoned the anti
imitation portion of his program.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19

to subsidize overseas shipment of
1913, 000, 900 bushels of wheat. Cost
of the subsidies was estimated
at $50. 100000.
4. Passed a compromise meas
ure providing $252,000,000 pro-
gram for developing transonic and
supersonic wind tunnels.
S. Sent to President Truman for
his signature two measures affect
ing veterans. One would extend
to crippled veterans of World
War I eligibility to receive 1000
from the Federal Government for
purchase of automobiles. The
other would increase benefit pay
ments to World War I veterans for
service-connected disabilities. The
latter measure. it was said, would
correct an oversight in the veter-
ans bill signed by President Tru-
man last week,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19
Capture of Capitol Throws
National Guard on Defensive

Counter attacks were under way
from two directions today follow
ing capture" of the Capitol last
night by District National
Guard lieutenant and a military
police platoon.
The mock attack, staged by
1t. Frank H. Porterf1eld, achieved
the military aim of complete sur
prise-so complete that National
Guard officials called him on the
carpet today to tell why and how
it all happened.
But the Porterfield raid with
a detachment of so men and 10
jeeps from the 163d M. P. Bat
talon failed to achieve another
equally important aim by not
getting there f1rstest with the
mostest." Capitol police ad-
vanced on the invaders" and
ordered 1t. Porterfield to appear
before Senate Sergeant at Arms
Joseph c. Duke and other men,
bers of the Capitol Police Board
this afternoon.
Brig. Gen. William H. Aben-
droth. Guard commanding officer,
and 1t. Col. Robert F. Cocklin,
executive officer. announced they
would call in the boy for an
explanation. Until they learn
more about the maneuver. they
said, they cannot decide on pos
sible further action.
From what I gather" Col.
Cocklin commented. LIT. Porter
field just got a little realistic and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19
Senator Hunt Will Offer
Health Insurance Plan
BY the Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 49,
Senator Hunt, Democrat, of Wyo-
ming, has plan for Nation wide
health insurance that would oper-
ate like CT life insurance.
Senator Hunt, himself a dentist,
told the American Dental Associa-
ton every person in the United
States could join such a plan by
paying periodic fees.
The plan. which would be oper-
ated by the Government, would
provide cash for medical, surgical,
hospital and other expenses of
sickness.
There would be a $50 or 500
deductible provision to keep people
with petty complaints from flood
ing doctors and dentists Offices.
Senator Hunt said he would
offer a bill in Congress to create
such an insurance plan if the
Dental Association and the Amer
lean Medical Association would
indorse the plan.
Presenting the plan last night,
Senator Hunt said it closely paral-
lels a recommendation of the
Hoover Commission on Govern
ment reorpa MIA tion
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19
Meat Knife Slips,
Butcher Slices
Own Appendix
BY the Associated Press

RALEIGH, N. c.. Oct. ia
Raleigh butcher accidentally
carved the incision for his own
appendectomy.
John c. Sykes. 25-year old meat
cutter, told his story yesterday
from his bed at Rex Hospital here.
Joking as he went along, Mr..
Sykes related how on last Friday
afternoon he was slicing veal
outlets in preparation for the GUS
tomary weekend rush.
At one point. his razor-sharp,
12-inch knife blade got stuck in
the meat and he yanked it out. As
it came out, he lost control and
the blade slashed his side.
At the hospital it was found the
butchers wound could nearly pass
as a double for an appendectomy
incision.
In addition. Mr.. Sykes said, the
knife had damaged his appendix
to the point it was necessary to
remove it.
Mr.. Sykes observed that. I'm
lucky to be here"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19
Bowling Green Students
Cut Glasses in Protest
BY the AsSoeiotad Prs.s

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Oct
19.-Approximately 200 students
cut classes today as classmates
tried to incite a strike against
regulations at Bowling Green
State University.
w. j. Rohrs, campus police
chief, reported the 200 were alb
sent from their classrooms after
an estimated 500 attefded an
early morning mass meeting.
The DIRECTORS in the student
body of 1900 young men ano
women want. among other things:
Abolition Of a rule which pro-
hibits unmarried co-eds from rid
ing in automobiles; 80 beer; com
plete freedom of expression" for
the campus newspaper. the Bee
Gee News, and less tough atti-
tude by campus police.
The Student Senate has de-
clared itself lin complete SYM
pathy with" the demands of the
DIRECTORS but is opposing strike
Three spokesman for the Senate
counseled against a strike at the
mass meeting, but hecklers in
sisted on an immediate walkout
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19
Labor
Continued From First Page. y

ending the strike. Mr.. Ching con-
ferred for several hours here yes
terday with Arthur j. Goldberg
chief counsel for the CLIO and
steel workers.
2. No progress was reported
yesterday in the soft-coal nego-
tiations, but talks were resumed
today. Mr.. Lewis had arrived at
White Sulphur Springs after
missing yesterdays resumption of
peace talks.
3. Mr.. Ching postponed his re-
entry into the soft-coal talks, al
though he probably will call the
disputants here late this week if
they fail to make progress in
their negotiations. There was lit
tie likelihood they would. make
progress.
4. There were no peace moves
on either side in the strike of
$4,000 members of the CLIO steel
workers against the Aluminium
Co. Of America. which started
Monday. However. company off,
Gals said the strike was very Or
Derby" Free pensions and insur-
ance also caused the ALCOA
shutdown.
In New York, the Westinghouse
Electric Co. resumed negotiations
with the CLIO United Electrical
Workers. The union has de-
manded $500 package" of bene-
fits for the $4,000 workers. SINH
lar demands have been made on
General Electric Co.
Auto Talks Resumed.
New contract talks also we're
resumed in Detroit between the
United Auto Workers and the
Chrysler Corp. The issues there
are pensions and wages.
In Roanoke. Va, Mayor A. r.
called a special meeting
Of the City Council after the
Emergency Fuel Council reported
that stocks Of coal in Roanoke
yards had dwindled to 8 per cent
Of normal.
Also in Virginia. the School
Board of Dinwiddie County ap-
pealed to the State Emergency
Fuel Commission for a carload of
coal for its schools, and other
acute shortages were developing
over the State.
1ndiana's Governor, Henry F.
announced that the
mine workers had agreed to
operate a mine to supply emer-
gency fuel for public institutions
IN indianapolis, including two
hospitals and the city's sanitation
plant.
The White House said today
that President Truman is being
kept Thoroughly informed" OF all
labor developments.
Presidential Press Secretary
Charles G. Ross told newsmen,
however. that the President has
no present plans for intervening
in the coal or steel strikes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19

ing and their theories of price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19

oA1aoAAAAJ CAlCAAAoAooeAS oSOAV AA4o
work. It doesn't seem that he
violated any orders or regulations.
But this thing is all news to us and
we have to look into it before we
can say what might be DONE"
One thing has resulted already,
Gen. Abendroth's Office reported.
1t has been decided to send out
an order to the troops telling them
to clear any further military
problems with the generals
Office.
1t. Porterfield lives at 2417 Da-
Wis avenue, Alexandria,, and in
civilian life is listed as clerk for
a wholesale food establishment
here. He has been in the Ma
tional Guard for more than two
years and has a good efficiency
record, officials said.
He told Capitol. police last night
that on his own initiative he ar
ranged the practice attack to see
whether the Capitol could be re-
captured if taken over by an
enemy.
The white helmeted Guards
men. carrying several machine
guns, sped to the Capitol about
10 pm, not long after Congress
had quit for the night. They took
strategic positions but made no
attempt to disperse curious spec
tators. They held their positions
only few minutes because Capt.
tol police modified Immediately,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19
Nourse
Continued From First Page

sions the President declined to
accept designations by DR.. Nourse,
1t was assumed that he will agree
this time to the economist leaving
service.
High Government officials said
DR.. Nourse had told Mr.. Tru-
man he is getting out Novem-
Der / whether his resignation is
accepted or not. These officials
say that DR.. Nourse feels he has
failed, after three years of trying
to set up the Council as pro-
fessional advisory unit, entirely
divorced from political issues and
party programs. He has found
himself at odds with his two
colleagues.
Concerned Over Trends.
The other council members are
Leon Keyserling, vice chairman
and DR.. John D. Clark.
DR.. Nourse launched into his
overall attack to the farm ma
chinery men by declaring that
"the march of economic progress
from here on should be even
greater-much greater-than the
quite creditable record of the
past" At the same time, he ex-
pressed great concern" over
present trends.
II am uneasy" he said, when
I see farmers demanding stimu-
lative prices while the Govern
ment accumulates gigantic sur.
plus holdings. pays subsidies out
of Federal deficits and imposes
production allotments and mar
keting quotas.
LAS an economist, I do not see
standards of life being raised ade-
quately out of enlarged produc-
ton, when a great labor organi-
cation sees the current situation
as the occasion for reduction ir
the hours of work. -
"Or when" he added, "the czal
Of coal orders a three.day weel
with full pay for redundant la
Dor force, and when pensions al
so are demanded for a popula.
ton steadily becoming Longer
lived.
Il am filled with apprehension
too. when I look to management
and see it choosing the costs Of
banked fires and the demoraliza.
ton Of the delicate adjustment!
OF supply lines and distribution
patterns rather than capitals.
tically venturesome re-examina.
ton Of their practices of account
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19
Adjournment
Continued From First Page

President Truman one of the
major achievements of his domes-
tic program.
The bill, passed earlier by the
House, could mean an increase in
the pay of about 1,500,00 lower
paid workers. However, because
OF a change in language, an in
definite number of those now
covered by the minimum wage
law may be removed from under
the law.
In addition to the minimum
wage legislation. administration
Democrats also listed as achieve
ments of the 81st Congress such
major bills as extending rent con-
troll. providing for low-rent hous-
ing, boosting military, civil service
and top officials pay and giving
the President broad powers for
reorganizing the executive branch
OF the Government.
At a press conference today,
House Speaker Rayburn said the
record of this session has been
IAN amazing one both on the
foreign and domestic side" Rati-
f1cation of the Atlantic pact,
authorization OF the arms as
sistance program and extension
OF the reciprocal trade program
were among the actions on the
foreign side.
Further consideration Of other
phases Of Mr.. Humans domestic
program are scheduled when the
second session opens in January
These include expansion of social
security coverage, which admins
tration leaders say will be taken
UP early in the session; an aid to
education bill which passed the
Senate but was not acted on by
the House; repeal of Federal taxes
on oleomargarine and amend
ments liberalizing the displaced
persons law.
Among Mr.. Humans proposals
which failed to get through the
first session of the Democratic
controlled 8lst Congress were re-
peal Of the Taft-Hartley bill, uni
versal military training, civil
rights legislation, and a single
Federal welfare department with
cabinet status. Some OF these
are expected to be brought up in
the second session.
Other Actions Taken.
AS both Senate and House
rushed to clear away urgent pend
ing legislation. these actions also
were taken yesterday:
/. Postponement until next year
of action on a bill to legalize the
so-called basing point pricing sys-
tenn. This legislation would allow
industries to absorb freight costs
in order to quote uniform de-
livered prices on their products
jail over the country-provideo
there was no conspiracy involved
2. The Senate passed and SEN
to the White House a measur,
providing for the financing of new
and expanded telephone system.
in rural areas, another measure
backed by the administration. Tit
bill provides for 30-year loans Al
21a per cent interest.
3. The Senate passed and sen
to the White House a bill author
izing the Commodity Credit Corp
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19
PTA to Hold Bundle Duy'

The Langdon Elementary School
Parent Teacher Association has
designated tomorrow as Bundle
Day" and has asked children to
bring unwanted clothes to school
to help boys and girls whose fam
lilies are unable to clothe them
properly. The executive board of
the ,PTA will meet at lis pm.
tomorrow at the school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19
American U. Guild to Meet

The American University Junior
Women's Guild will hold a sup
per meeting at 1880 pm. tomor-
row at the home of Mrs. Arthur
j. Tufts, $50 Charlotte road,
Bethesda, Md.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1949-10-19

An American oil expert is teach
ing Japanese how to use new oil
finding devices.