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Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19

For example: one of the rea-
sons for walking out of the dues
office, the girls said, was that a
refrigerator had not been put in
for their use. The officers had
long ago instructed Gray to put
one in. Gray consistently failed
to do so. In support of this man
who refused to give them re-
frigerator, and in protest over
the lack of a refrigerator he
failed to put in, the girls quit.
For another example: Gray
installed some Remington-Rand
machines. He did this over the
protest of the other union Of
ficers, who opposed doing busi-
ness with manufacturer with
a bad labor record, and opposed
Gray's theory of replacing four
girls with automatic office
equipment.
Gray sold this notion to the
membership, however, and the
costly machines went in.
The girls detested the ma
chimes, and fought their install
lation. The machines broke
down. Work piled up. Confusion
took over. A mess was created.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19

This is the House that unionism built
This is the visible evidence in Toledo
that tens of thousands of union workers
know what it means to stick together.
This is the headquarters of Local II,
UAW-CIO.
In the days before Local IL was strong
enough to buy this building and convert it
to union purposes, man worked for so
cents an hour, when he could get work. He
worked as many hours as the foreman told
him to. And if he had to work Sunday land
maybe get laid off Monday he still got so
cents an hour, unless the boss suddenly cut
his pay.
In the days before this building became
the home of Local II, paid vacations were
unheard of. Holidays with pay were for the
executives. Grievance machinery was very
simple. If you had grievance you kept
your mouth shut, or took it out on your
wife.
Unity, solidarity, sticking together and
fighting FOR each other built this power
full union.
A house, if it is to be torn down, must
be torn down from the outside
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19

The Blade told you this we.
that there was a sweeping res zi
in Local IL.
If anyone kept his clean hands
on that smudgy sheet long
enough to read the tory on
which the black headlines were
based, he must have wondered
if the men who write the head
lines are permitted to read the
stories.
The revolution has an army
of % men, and an auxiliary OF
IL women.
Twenty-one of these % men
are shop officers in six shops.
Every one of them has been
anti -Gosser, anti-administration
and anti-cooperation with UAW-
CIO for some time.
The twenty second man who
has revolted is Dick Lazette of
the TIUC.
The women's auxiliary is a
group of twelve girls from the
dues office who left their jobs
in pro tie t, the Blade says,
against the domination" of Cos
er.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19
Skilled Trades
To Meet June 5

The regular meeting of the
northwestern Ohio S kille d
Trades Council is changed to
Tuesday, June 8, it was announc-
ed by Frank Johnson, president
of the Council.
He said the change was made
to enable an International Skill
ed Trades representative to be
present to talk on the new
clauses in the International Con-
stitution concerning the skilled
trades groups in the UAW-CIO
organization.
The various clauses that
should be Incorporated in the
new contracts will be on the
agenda.
Mr.. Johnson said all Unit
chairmen and the skilled group
from the UAW-CIO plants are
invited to attend. The meeting
will begin at 7:30 pm, he add
ed.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19

Richard L. Lazette told Walt
er Reuther w here to get of
Wednesday.
This was viewed by most as
the funniest thing to happen in
situation not otherwise noted
for much comic relief.
When the Incredible Ran
dolph Gray testimony was print
ed in the Blade, Lazette rushed
a telegram to Reuther into the
hands of Mr.. Blocks news
papers.
1t said:
II request your presence
here at once to try to straight
EN- out this mess. If you don't
come l shall prefer charges
against you through the Ma
tional CIO Executive Board
for negligence and allowing
the labor movement in To-
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19
Mazey Committee Release

here continue investigation growing
against Local IL and its building corporation
This meeting scheduled time
We met Charles H. Ballard, regional director and
Howard Seren local president
We also with Randolph Gray financial secretary of the
local
During the of meeting, also discussed the
wakout workers of Local H. We unable to
arrange meeting with the girls today We sending telegram
girls with at o'clock tomorrow morning
We will be and will be available to
anyone who feels light the local situation
We hope to within the future to make COM
pe report findings matters pertaining the lawsuits
against the the International Executive Board of the
UAW-CIO.
(Signed) EMIL, MAZEY (Signed) EDWARD COTE,
Secretary-Treasurer Regional Director,
UAW-CIO Region Ia UAW-CIO
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19
Blades Anti-Gosser Campaign
Given Lift BY Randolph Gray
High Gear

At one point in the welt
er Of published rumors and
charges, the Toledo Blade
told the absolute truth.
1t said, on Thursday:
"The anti-G0sser move
ment moved into high gear
Tuesday when IL women
employees of the Local IL
dues collection office went
on strike, protesting, they
said, against the "domina-
tion of Richard T. Gosser',"
The walkout of IL girls
under Randolph Gray was
precisely that, an anti-Gos-
ser movement.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19

Presumably they won't come
back until Dick Gosser promises
not to dominate them any more,
which puts them in the position
of being on a sort of permanent
rebellion. Whatever it Is Gosser
dominated them about (which
includes trying to force a re-
frigerator on them in spite of
the resistance of their boss, Ran
dy Cray he is unlikely to re-
pent because they sabotaged the
dues collection.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19

didn't the OF the questions asked
secretary, but that he'd heard quite few about
Richard T. Gosser, UAW-CIO Vice President, many OF
which he couldn't remember very WELL
Whipped into frenzy by this startling exposure, Rich
ard L. Lazee president of the TIUC promptly tele
gram to President Walter Reuher of the UAWCIO threat
enng to charge him with negligence before the CIO
tive board unless Reuther hoped right along to Toledo to
do some investigating.
On heels of this comic order came statement sign
ed by shop unit officers with many other officers
refusng in four plants plus the busy Mr. Richard Lazette
going record supporting Grays testimony accusing
the local IL officers of being dishonest and unscrupulous
clique that has been been Fleeing the membership and
.pratng of democracy which their statement violated in
all of its paragraphs.
chips were down. and neutrality out the window
The "facts" upon which this furore has been based
unsupported statements by omitted opponents of
Gosser.
Because of the Importance in the uproar that will fol-
low the days come the Toledo Union Journal print
ing complete questions and from the record on
pages and s.
There, the union membership may read precisely what
of questions asked what of
given.
And those who discover that the questions out
rageous deviaons from established rule of relevancy
and that the udcrous examples of nepttud
bewilderment and emotionaism will wonder why such
drvel has been dgnfed the minds of serious
charges.
The recent developments got their public launching
when Gray asked for police protection He had obtained
sonal counsel.
Gray declared that Gosser had threatened have his
ribs kicked in.
+, This grisly announcement made by who
told group of union officers and representatives that his
doctor had told him he losing his mind.
He had but recently been leave for two months as
the result of what he called nervous breakdown"
neurotc condition which he insisted had yet cleared u
No one, at this point, doubted him for minute.
The taking of Gray's deposition highlighted by
the demand of Dudley Smith, associate of Els that
Goerlich leave the hearing room
Mr. Goerliclr did not leave.
Then followed long series of questions by ELS Ellis
is the attorney Paul Block Junior announced he ID
found for John A. Bolman when Block diverted $4,000
of the Blades money to the financing of Bolmans suit
against the AWBC.
With reporter from the Blade busily taking notes
Of such exchanges as appealed his of news the
questions and Grays incredible began build
a record.
It record loaded with hearsay, apparent rrele
vances and vague illusions - but the of it
made Page One of the Blade two days in succession.
Continued ON Page
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19
Notice
SpecioI Meeting

A special meeting is be-
ing called for Trustees of
the AutomOtive Workers
Building Corporation and
for the Board of Governors
of the Local IL UAW-CIO
Summer Camp.
The meeting will begin
at 8 pm. on Wednesday,
May 81, 1850 in ParlOr A
at Local IL, UAW-CIO,
4Is Winthrop st.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19

He will give the facts on the
air. The Toledo Union Journal
will print them, too.
The Blade may.
The probabilities are, how
ever, that the Blade will para
phrase" Gosser's statements. Un-
ion men will want to hear the
full facts, and to read them, al
so in full, in their own newspa-
per.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19
No Editorials

There is no editorial
page in the Journal this
week. None is needed.
Practically the entire paper
is an editorial.
We make no pretense
of objectivity. We have
been slugged, and we don't
like it. In this edition,
we're slugging back.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19
Cook Wonfed!

A Cook wanted for the
Local IL Summer Camp.
Applications are available
in room 203 at Local IL,
UAW-CIO 425 Winthrop st.
Applicants are assured
of good wages, working
conditions complete with
room and board.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19
Clerks Walk Out
On Vague Pre+ex+

Twelve of the office clerks in the dues office of Local
II walked off their jobs Tuesday in what they called
protest against intoerable working conditions and in what
they called sympathy with Randolph Gray.
This may eventually be recorded the werdest action
in the entire anti-Gosser campaign.
For it was Randolph Gray who created and maintained
the so-called intolerabe conditions.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19
STRIKE FINANCE

There will be meeting of the Finance Com.
miftee in charge Of Neither Strike and Publicity
Fund every Tuesday at p. m. in the Local IL
Board Room. second floor
Attend these meetings and report back TO
your own unit meetings on how the donations OF
yourself and your fellow workers are being used
to a good advantage.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19
Bulletin Board
MATHER MEMBERS

meeting of all Mother Unit members will be
held Wednesday morning in ParIor A at Local H.
Remember fhe meeting will begin at 20 a. m.
every Wednesday, until further notice.
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19
UNIT OFFICERS

Remember the meeting every Wednesday,
evening at LoeaI IL. uAW-cIo HaI. AIS Winthrop
Street.
The meeting is for all Unit officers. stewards
and Local IL officers and others who may be in
feresfed to learn Of the progress of contract
negotiations in the various shops.
The meeting begins at p. m. in PorIor at
The Local
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19
Fringe" Elements,
Union Foes Rejoice

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arms
to Tel
Toledo union journal. [volume] (Toledo, Ohio) 1942-current, 1950-05-19
Revolt
Totals 81 People

The Blade fold you this we.
that there was q sweeping res II
in Local IL.
Evening star., 1950-11-12

The Communist Party in the
United States is the great
reservoir from which many low
and intermediate level Soviet
espionage agents and saboteurs
in this country are drawn - and
there are thousands of them.
They are selected from the
Party. specifically trained in
espionage and sabotage tech
niques, tested on minor missions.
Likely candidates are investi-
gated, checked and approved by
Moscow, and then - and only
then - recruited into the Soviet
espionage and sabotage parallels.
This development" of inno-
cent dupes and the emotionally
unstable is under the supervi-
sion of top-echelon agents. The
Party itself admits that at least
scores of Americans have been
sent to Moscow for intensive
training in the specialized
branches of the Lenin Institute.
The curriculum of the Insti-
tute includes partisan warfare
and the science of civil war; de-
tailed training in the destruction
of food supplies and public utili-
ties; how to. wreck trains and
how to employ chemicals for set
ting fires. :" The Americans
who take this intensive training
don't stay in Moscow; they come
home; they're here now. And
fortunately, the FBI has a very
sharp eye on them.
Inspection by Moscow
FINALLY. the vast Soviet espio-
mage and sabotage organization
in this country is kept on its toes
by periodic inspections by top
level operatives direct from Mos
COW who enter this country in
various ways.
Two of these inspectors ar
rived on April 3, 1914. posing as
diplomatic couriers. They were
here until July, 1914, during
which time they inspected the
espionage apparatus with special
attention to Los Angeles. San
Francisco and New York. They
left, but one of them returned in
October, l945, with a new col
league and a new inspection was
Evening star., 1950-11-12
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With Fiery Itch

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Evening star., 1950-11-12
THE FBI WANTS YOU
Continued from page thirty

undertaken which took until Jam
uary, 1916. to complete. This
same original courier" returned
again from May until July, l948,
concentrating on Washington,
D. c., and New York, and he was
back again last year. The FBI
followed each of these moves.
Six Rules for You
WHAT, specifically, does the
Bureau want you to do to help
it fight spies?
I. Don't get panicky, and
start seeing spies under every
bed. Remember, the FBI is not
interested in what a person
thinks - only in acts which may
undermine our security.
z. If you have information
about what you think is subver-
sive activity, don't fail to report
it, even if it seems pretty trivial.
3. Remember that the FBI is
as near to you as your phone.
The first page of every telephone
book lists the nearest FBI office.
4. Ifyou tell the Bureau, don't
tell anyone else. and don't draw
conclusions on the basis of the
incomplete, possibly inaccurate
observations you've made. Hys-
terra, witch-hunts and vigilantes
can weaken our democracy.
S. Don't try any sleuthing on
your own hook. The investiga-
ton of espionage is a job for
trained professionals, and an in
experienced amateur could cause
great damage.
6. Be alert. It's especially i'm
portant for Americans who are
producing defense materials to
keep their eyes and ears open.
The Bureau files l saw proved
to me that a lot of people will be
unpleasantly shocked when the
time comes for a national round
up and they learn that the
Bureau knows their getaway
routes and secret hideouts as we'll
as they do. According to recent
report the FBI intends at that
time to arrest 1900 dangerous
Communists. With the alert help
of every American, that roundup
can be 100 per cent complete.
The End
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02
MRS. ]. E. MAXWELL HOSTESS
TO AS YOU LIKE IT CLUB

The AS You Like 1t Club held
its regular business meeting of
the year on Tuesday in the home
of Mrs. j. E. Maxwell. Lovely ar
engagements of Azaleas, camellias
and snapdragons bedecked the
reception rooms. Mrs. Maxwell
had as her co-hostesses, Mrs. c.
M. Bryan and Mrs. w. S. Guyton.
The meeting presided over by
the president, Mrs. j. D. MCKEE
was of a business nature, and re-
ports of the various committees
were given. 1t was decided b. the
members to sponsor and arts and
crafts show, to be open to the
public. This show will be held at
a date in the near future, and is
to encourage particularly among
the children, art. Prizes will be
awarded in certain classes and
age group. Out of town judges
will be secured, according to
Mrs. M. A. Hanna, chairman OF
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02
MRS. JED PEPPER HOSTESS
TO W., s. c. S. MONDAY MITE

The night circle of the Woman's
Society of Christian Service held
a meeting in the home of Mrs.
Jed Pepper on Monday night.
Mrs. Mia Meek presided, and the
business of the night was dis
cussed. 1t was brought to the at
tention of the members the fact
that a hospitality committee was
needed for the group by Mrs.
Wallace Worthy. Mrs. Meeks ap-
pointed Mrs. Malcolm Shackel-
ford chairman of this committee.
with Mrs. Worthy. 1t was also
voted by the group to meet with
circle number one in their bust
mess meeting on the first Monday
of each month.
At the conclusion of the meet
ing the hostess served ice cream,
cookies, and coffee to the follow
ing: Mrs. Doyle Simpson, Mrs. j.
D. McKie, Mrs. Bill McKie, Mrs.
Wallace Worthy, Mrs. Malcolm
Shackelford, Mrs. Donald DECKER
son, and Mrs. Mia Meeks.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02
Cord Of Thanks

l wish to thank all my many
friends for the many deeds and
expressions of kindness to me in
my great loss.
II failed to thank you person
ally, please remember it is a mis-
take of the head and not Of the
heart.
46-25-1tnp ]. G. Jacob
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02
BOYS HI-Y MET
LAST WEEK

The members of the Boys Hi-Y
were privileged to see two films
at their regular meeting last week
dealing with sex education This
is part of the program sponsored
by the state YMCA and all Hi-Y
club have been urged to partici-
pate in it either by the showing
of films or lecture. The films
were shown by MIR. Shackelford,
the sponsor of the local club.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02
PICKENS news
NUMEROUS CHANGES
NOTED HERE RECENTLY


Several buildings are being
built in Pickens at the present,
as well as being rearranged. What
was formerly the Baptist proper
ty has been cleared, the house
moved and plans are under
way to make apartments out OF
the old church. This is being done
by Mrs. John Whitworth.
Out on Highway 81 in the Ellis
Presley subdivision new home
is being built by Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles Dickerson.
At Reds Cafe, two cottages
are in the process of being built
for rental purposes.
The home for the Baptist min
lister will be started soon. MIR.
Morgan, who has been in charge
of building the church has been
retained for the purpose of build
ing the house.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02
DRAMATIC CLUB NET
FRIDAY AFTERNOON

The Dramatic Club of the Pick
ems High School held its regular
meeting on Friday afternoon. The
meeting was presided over by the
president, Harold Presley. He in
turn announced the program, a
play presented by members of
the cluL. The play, Boomerang
was given by Johnnie Var
borough, Pat Gibson, Mauleen
Presley and Jean Ell Worthy. AT
the conclusion of the program a
delightful social hour was enjoy
ed by the members of the club,
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

the committee. At the conclusion
Of the meeting, George Wash
ington quiz was given to the
members, and the prize beauti-
full corsage, in red, white and blue
was awarded MIS-. Hoover Max
well.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

LISTEN REPAIRMEN - Cheap
lumber is here again. Center
Match as low as $500 per hun
dred. Stonestreet and Hutchi-
Son. Phone 407. 13-tfnp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02
SUNBEAMS MET AT
CHURCH MONDAY

The Su1beams, under the di-
rection Of Mrs. j. S. Murphy, held
meeting at the Baptist church
on Monday afternoon. The meet
ing was well attended by the
little boys and girls of the church.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

JUST RECEIVED - A shipment
Of Rebecca Andrews rugs. Also
rags and scraps. Lelia's An
tique Shop. Durant. Miss.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Malcolm Shackei-
ford and family were supper
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Heber
Ladner in Jackson on Saturday
night.
Little Carol Jones celebrates
her birthday with a party on
Wednesday afternoon.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

'OR SALE-Franchise for Holm
es county on Ferguson tractors
and farm equipment with in
ventory. Nice building and
warehouse at Tchula goes with
deal. Terms can be arranged.
Holmes Tractor and implement
Co., phone Al, Tchula.
48-tfnp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

UOST-A white spitz dog, has a
brown collar with little black
lock. Answers to the name of
Rex" If found call Robert
Warren at 338-W, Durant.
25-1tp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02
Classified Ads

IOST--One milk COW, color, red
with white face, slop horn on
right side, left horn bent down,
two cuts in right ear. Anyone
knowing anything about this
COW please notify Lille Wea-
thersby, Route 3, Box IS,
Durant. Cow left home SUM-
day, February 26.
25-1tp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

FOR SALE-Grocery store stock
and fixtures. See or call Weir
Kyle.
46tfn 25tfn
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

WANTED TO BUY-Odd Pieces
of Haviland and LiMogue china.
Lelia's Antique Shop, Durant.
Phone 225-W.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

their sponsor, Mrs. Hugh Varna-
do and a visitor, MIR. Malcolm
Snackelford.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

LOOK We can sell you 1x4
CM as low as $500 per hundred.
Stonestreet & Hutchinson. Phone
4O7. 12-tfnp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

=. s. APPROVED Pullorum Pass
ed Baby Chicks. Broiler and
Production types. ,,rite us for
price list. Barnett's Hatchery,
Winona, Miss. 21-tfnp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

- We have lumber suit
able for repairing barns and
sheds as low as $500 per hum
bred. Stonestreet and Hutchi-
son. Phone 407. 12-tfnp
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

HIGH SCHOOL CAGE TEAM
TO PARTICIPATE IN TOURNEY
The Pickens High School Bas-
ketball team will participate in
the County Tournament in Lex
ing on Friday night at nine o.
clock, The Pickens boys will play
Coxburg in their game.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1950-03-02

FOR SALEr-Llgnt weight con-
crete blocks for sale. Winona
Concrete Products Company.
Phone 1921. Winona, Miss.
FOR SALE-Mable top table.
Lelia's Antique Shop, Durant.
Phone 225-W.
The Northwest enterprise. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1931-1952, 1950-07-20
PHILORATPS DINNER
HUGE SUCCESS

The first dinner dance given by
Philorati Club at Buddhist Temple
was such a success that the num-
erous guests attending were de-
lighted to know that this gala
affair will be held annually by the
club president. introduced the men,
decorated. The tables were be-
decked with cut flowers and were
arranged forming a horseshoe.
Guests were seated by members
Of the club who served as hostesses.
The delicious full course steak din
ner prepared by the efficient Mrs.
Elizabeth Dunn's catering service
soft dinner music wasThe. CMFW
afforded much pleasure, while
soft dinner music was played by
Dave Bradford's Combo."
On completion of the meal, the