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Paden
City Hears
Excellent Report
of'38 Convention
Cunningham and Sullivan
In Great Form at Last
Meeting
LIKE CLOSED SHOP
Certain the Executive Board
Will Solve Jiggerman,
Crew Problem
Paden City, W. Va.—The manner in
which the report of the recent con
vention was handled by our delegates,
Paul Cunningham and O. L. Sullivan,
at the last meeting of Local Union
14(5 was not new to the members of
this local, because we are accustomed
to the best in reports, but a fine im
..v pression was made and left no doubt
in the mind of any member as to why
a resolution was turned down or ac
cepted.
It was noted that never before has
the list of propositions presented to
the manufacturers been so large. We
feel encouraged in knowing that our
organization is on its toes.
Broad matters such as the closed
shop and check-off system pleased this
local one hundred per cent. We were
also glad to note the resolutions per
taining to joint advertising with the
manufacturers and taxation of power
which runs the machines displacing
many workers.
The proposition concerning the jig
germen, batterouts and mouldrunners
was thoroughly explained. Since the
matter has been placed in the hands
of the Executive Board for final set
tlement, we are certain the solution
will satisfy all. Some of the members
were of the opinion that the "Paden
City Scale" should have been adopted.
Throughout the propositions such
phrases as "Hall China conditions," or
"Homer Laughlin prices," are seen,
but no mention of our scale.
•^""•We-jaeeept the apprentice *sc»te'with
open arms, however and are certain
a system can be worked out.
—O. C. 146.
Monopoly Through
Control of Patent
Is Under Scrutiny
Committee Studies Abuses
Arising In Laws On
Patents
Washington, D. C. (ILNS).—Con
trol and suppression of patents as a
means of fostering monopoly in com
merce and industry will be the start
ing point of the investigation of the
joint legislative-executive monopoly
inquiry, headed by Senator Joseph C.
O'Mahoney, of Wyoming. The inquiry
is getting under way for a thorough
and comprehensive study of trade
practices and methods, and the extent
to which the consuming public is ex
ploited, profits inflated and ranges of
production restricted through such
means.
Data on the use and ownership of
patents is being collected and anal
yzed by experts of the committee, and
in preparation of the first all-inclusive
study of the subject by governmental
authorities. This phase of the inquiry
is under the direction of Assistant
Attorney General Thurman Arnold, a
member of the committee, with the
assistance of Chairman Garland Fer
guson and Ewin L. Davis of the Fed
eral Trade Commission.
Broad Interest Involved
Already the study is headed toward
the target of the legal use of existing
patent laws to build up monopoly in
both an industry and a product, exten
sion of corporate controls through
patent "improvements," price control
through patents, purchase and sup
pression of patents in "company
graveyards," and methods of "patent
pooling" as a means of reducing com
petition.
The subject is one of the most deli
cate that has been approached by a
Congressional or governmental agency.
While there is indication that corpor
ate groups are interested,-perhaps un
duly, in conditions that surround
patents, yet hundreds of thousands of
independent investors have interests
also at stake.
Manifestly the objective of the
study is possible amendment of the
patent laws, and it is recognized that
with injudicious or heedless effort,
grave injury could be done to thous
ands of owners of patents who have
not the remotest association with
monopolistic set-ups.
Laws May Be Amended
Evidence is that the great majority
of abuses in patents come strictly
within existing laws and are not of
themselves a violation of the laws.
For this reason it is believed that pos
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UN LIU
Wheeling Members
Defy Weatherman
Will Try Once More to Have
Outing At Frederick's
Creek Camp
CHICKEN ALL DAY
Ball Game and Contests To
Go Full Swing Ii Only
Weather Permits
Wheeling, W. Va.—Approximately
fifty members of Local Union No.
will motor to the camp of Brother
George Frederick, some five or six
miles out of Big Wheeling creek, Sun
day, August 7 for a day of real pleas
ure.
The invited guests are saying a lit
tle prayer that the weatherman will
take a little pity on them this time
and not give a repeat performance.
The last time the crowd went out he
gave them plenty of rain all day.
Sisters Mayme Butler, Vonda Krekel
and Jennie Meigh are on the serving
committee and from all indications the
menu will contain chicken both after
noon and* evening.
A little leary after the last outing
about saying anything concerning the
sports program, we will whisper that
a ball game and plenty of contests and
games have been scheduled.
Thursday, August 4, Brother Ed
ward Pebler, clay carrier, will cele
brate his tenth wedding anniversary.
He and Mrs. Pebler will receive rel
atives and friends at their home on
22nd street.—0. C. 6.
Balky Laundries Are
Named By Andrews
New York (ILNS). Industrial
Commissioner Elmer F. Andrews has
released for publication the names of
16 laundries in Nassau County that
have refused to pay the guaranteed
weekly minimum wage of $14 for 10
hours. This is the sixth group of vio-.
lators to be subjected to such a peni'
alty, the Commissioner stated. In
publishing the names of non-comply
ing laundries, he added, he is acting
in accordance with Section 5G0 of the
Minimum Wage Act. This section pro
vides as penalty for non-observance of
a directory wage order, publication of
the names of non-compliers in one or
more newspapers and through various
other channels, such as radio and club
journals.
Local Union No. 141
Officers Are Listed
Officers of oddmen and laborers'
Local Union No. 141 are as follows:
Harry Robinson, president Oscar
Stewart, vice president Charles
Lough, financial secretary Jack Mur
ray, recording secretary Roland
Roger, treasurer Howard Pryor,
guard Nate Foster, inspector George
Heath, trustee.
Local Union No. 12
Selects Conferees
Members Hear Address On
Organization Work By
Frank Hull
REPORT IS GIVEN
McCoy and Torrence Report
Progress on Work of
Joint Committee
An excellent attendance greeted the
officers of Local 12 last Tuesday eve
ning when we heard an informative
talk on organization work by our ex
pert in the field, Frank Hull. Frank
has given his life to this organization
and knows the work. He is always
welcome to speak at our meetings.
Conferees to represent Local 12 at
this year's wage conference were elect
ed at the last meeting. We have not
heard when the conference will take
place, but should have the details early
next month at the latest.
Brother James Grafton will repre
sent us at the Ohio State Federation
of Labor convention in Cincinnati.
Our entertainment committee, head
ed by Larry Finley and William
Haney, planned a field day for July
23. All reports make it out a great
success.
Brothers McCoy and Torrence made
their report on the wage conference
committee working with the commit
tee from Local 131. They are doing
a good job and we hope to be able to
announce a national settlement in the
near future.
A few of the brothers are in arrears
and it is expected that they will take
notice and arrange their affairs in
quick order.
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Contract Signed
With Akron Firms
Committee, Headed by Hull
and McGowan, Secure
New Agreement
Akron, 0.—The new contract with
the U. S. Stoneware and M. A. Knight
companies was signed when Organizer
Frank Hull and Sixth Vice President
James J. McGowan came to Akron
last Saturday morning. The officials
and the committee met with officers of
the firm.
A picnic will be held by Local Union
159 this Saturday, July 30 at Sparrow
Hawk Park, off Britain Road, half
way between Tallmadge Avenue and
Six Corners. Signs will be posted
along the road from Six Corners, di
recting you to the park.
A complete program has been ar
ranged by the entertainment commit
tee, comprised of Sam Selzer, Tony
Karl, Steve Yen and Edward Boggs.
The long awaited diamond tussle be
tween Steve Yen's Knights and Archie
Delaney's Stonewares will take place
at 1 p. m. This will, by no means, end
the athletic activities for the day.
There will be a tug-'o-war, running
races, horseshoe pitching and many
other games.
The officials of both companies
have been extended an invitation to
attend and have promised to be pres
ent. Refreshments will be on hand at
all times.—0. C. 159.
Picnic of L. uTl31~
Will Be Repeated
Batterouts and Mouldrun
ners Have so Much Fun
jUiey Want More
CONFEREE ELECTED
Out of Town Plants Needing
Boys Asked To Write
To Local 131.
The last meeting of Local Union 131
was the most interesting held in a
number of weeks. With many import
ant problems on the floor for discuss
ion, the members went to work with
a will in spite of the heat.
The picnic, held with such outstand
ing success recently, will be repeated
in the near future. After the report
of the committee, it was decided to
give the fellows, who couldn't make
the last one, another chance. Everyone
had a great time and the next outing
is expected to be even better. Everyone
is looking forward to the announce
ment of the date.
Our representative to the wage con
ference, to be held sometime in the
near future, was chosen at the last
meeting. We have great faith in him
and know that he is qualified. He un
derstands all the problems facing our
craft and always has the interest of
the trade at heart.
There are still a number of boys
who do not belong to the local, but,
with the aid of the manufacturers, we
hope to have them in soon.
There are also a number of mem
bers behind in their dues and the time
has arrived when we must straighten
out our books. Quite a number of the
boys have left the shop and we are
unable to distinguish between those
who intend to stay in the trade and
those who have left. We advise all
members in arrears to attend the next
meeting and report. It may save you
a suspension.
Some of our members are working
out of town. If any of the out of
town shops are in need of batterouts
or mouldrunners, we ask them to send
us word and we will gladly furnish
the men.—O. C. 131.
Winters President
Of Local Union 76
Burt, Hauserman, Korono
wski, Clark and Piall Also
Hold Local Offices
Buffalo, N. Y.—The following is a
list of the newly elected officers of
Local Union No. 76: Kenneth Winters,
president Bert Clark, vice president
Alwin Burt, recording secretary
Spencer Piall, financial secretary
William Hauserman, guard Ray Kor
onowski, inspector Carl Heintz, de
fense collector William Hauserman,
trustee.
Woll Speaks On "Buy
American" Over Radio
Vice President Matthew Woll of the
American Federation of Labor speaks
tonight over station WJZ on the Nati
onal Broadcasting System at 6:30 (E.
S. T.) on "Buy American" and the
work of the Made in America Club,
Inc.
Official Organ
e N a i o n a o e o o o e s
EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO, THURSL
Members of Local
Union
27
Pleased
With Convention
Well Attended Meet Hears
Delegates Robinson and
White Report
CONFEREE NAMED
All Membeis Must Be In
Good Standing By
September 1st
At the last meeting of Local Union
No. 21, called to hear the report of
Delegates Elmer Robinson and Carl
ton White, the membership appeared
to be veiy pleased with the outcome
of the recent convention which passed
four of the seven resolutions submit
ted by this local. With an exception
ally large turnout, proving that the
members can attend the meetings even
in hot and sultry weather, the resolu
tions were reviewed completely. The
delegates are to be complimented for
their work at the convention and the
reports submitted.
A conferee was chosen to represent
the local at the coming wage confer
ence. The date is indefinite at this
writing, but should be announced in
a few days.
Brother Stanley Mills handed in his
resignation as financial secretary and
Ira Davis was elected to fill the va
cancy.
There is a matter of vital import
ance to a small group of the members
of Local 21 which must not be over
looked. These members have allowed
themselves to elip behind in the pay
ment of dues and assessments. After
the next meeting the name of anyone
in arrears will be sent to the Herald
for publication and at the first meet
ing in September, those delinquent
will be suspended without fear or fa
vor.
Since the organization of this local,
we have been ct'ilty of a laxity in not
abiding by t.o, J^i^ivirtioii. In a num
ber of instances we have been berated
by some of the members for not living
up to the letter, and it is now time
for us to try this system. We give
fair warning that the smallest in
fraction will not be overlooked.
At our next meeting we will vote
on the creation of the new salaried
national office. Everyone should be
present to take action on this national
issue. The meeting will be called at
7:30 sharp, Thursday, August 4.
—O. C. 21.
Doctors Debate
Merit of Public
Health Movement
Sharp Clashes of "Old" and
"New" Schools of
Doctors
Washington, D. C. (ILNS).—The
National Health Conference had its
character and aims most briefly stated
by Dr. Thomas Parran, Surgeon-Gen
eral of the United States.
"I believe," said Dr. Parran, "that
this conference marks the ridge of the
hill between the old indifferences to
health as a matter of national concern,
and a new understanding that health
is the first and most appropriate ob
ject for national action."
The session was marked by sharp
clashes precipitated by representa
tives of the American Medical Asso
ciation, who denounced practically all
governmental "meddling" in medicine.
Dr. Irving A bell, president of the A.
M. A., strongly opposed a government
action, and insisted that the associa
tion was making a study of medical
needs of this country.
Dr. Hugh Cabot, consulting surgeon
at the Mayo Clinic, retorted that "it
is not clear by what method physicians
are to know about the people they
never see."
Basic Facts
Four facts were given emphasis:
1. Preventive health services for
the nation as a whole are grossly in
sufficient.
2. Hospital and other facilities are
inadequate, especially in rural areas,
and financial support for hospital care
is "precarious."
3. One-third of the population, in
cluding persons with and without in
come, is getting inadequate medical
service, or none.
4. An even larger fraction of the
population suffers from the economic
burdens caused by sickness.
President Green proposed an amend
ment to workmen's compensation laws
to provide compensation for loss of
time and hospital and medical care
for workers and families. He added
that the workers should contribute to
this, but that Federal and local con
tributions were also needed.
Ware Priced Too
Low, Says OC133
Outlook Encouraging, But
Manufacturers Stage
Price War
New Castle, Pa.—The potters em
ployed by the sanitary firms still oper
ating are wondering just how much
the expected boom in building will aid
them. With the help of federal
finances-for all manner of buildings,
structures should be going up at a
great rate and we should feel the re
sults shortly.
Here in New Castle, the possibili
ties look very good for a new city
building and we may soon have a new
court house. The housing program is
still being considered and all news
paper reports would lead one to be
lieve another period of prosperity is
about to swoop down upon us with
dividends to stockholders and salaries
in excess of
$50,COO
Boxing Bouts, Gilmore Cir
cus, Dancing and Games
OnCaJ^
Huntington Park, Calif.—All potters
in Southern California will head for
Montebello Park, Saturday, August
27 for the great outing looked for
ward to, lo, these many months.
Through the cooperation of the
Wallace China and Vernon Kilns man
agements this picnic should prove to
be just about the finest thing of its
kind in the state. The park is located
just west of the city of Montebello.
Potters will not find a lack of en
tertainment when they arrive on the
grounds. The committee has been
working hard to line up three top
flight boxing bouts and has engaged
the Gilmore Circus to provide plenty
of fun for young and old.
What is usually referred to as the
'younger set* will find an open air
dance floor available and a popular
band ready to beat out, or wail out,
rhythms of all kinds. Horseshoe pitch
ing and many other games will amuse
those who are not jitterbugs and the
Huntington Park stores have con
tributed a number of prizes to be do
nated to the winners.
Any potter within a three-day drive
of the grounds is invited and asked to
bring family and friends. This is your
opportunity to become acquainted with
the people who make their living by
the same system as you do. Admiss
ion to the grounds is absolutely free
and we cannot see how anything but
a banner turnout can result. Come
have a real good time.
Members at the Vernon Kilns re
turned to work Monday July 18, after
the plant underwent a thorough re
modeling process. They are ready to
go into full production now.
—O. C. 113.
Second Issue Goes
To Vote Of Trade
Raise For Salaried Officers
To Be Decided Next
Month
Polls will be open at all local union
meetings throughout the month of
August to enable the entire member
ship of the National Brotherhood of
Operative Potters to vote on the pro
posed ten per cent wage raise for sal
aried officials whi?h was sent to a
vote of the trade by action taken in
the recent national convention. Re
turns must be sent to Headquarters
by the tenth of the following month.
The first measure referred to a vote
of the trade, the creation of a new
salaried office to be known as Second
Vice President, is being voted upon
at present. Polls were opened at the
regular meetings on and after July
22 and balloting will continue until
August 22. Returns must be received
at Headquarters by September 1.
Herald
$2.00 Per Year
per year to the
officials of industry.
With the outlook so encouraging, we
find new toilet combinations on the
market at prices as low as a washdown
tank combination, on which, the manu
facturers claim, no money was ever
made. We have always heard this
combination has been sold at a loss!
These new combinations, with the
tank bolted to the rear of the toilet,
are sold at the same no-profit prices.
In fact, a reverse trap toilet, with this
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Potters On Coast
Plan Huge Outing
Southern Californians Are
Preparing For Big Day
Augustt 27th
ALL KINDS OF FUN
Duffy To Attend Two-Day Session
Of Labor Round Table Institute
Minerva Delegates
Need Two Meetings
Enthusiasm and Information
Radiate From Scott
and Langhly
DESMOND TO O.S.F.L.
Delegation From Local 124
Visit L. U. 70 Last
Friday Night
Minerva, O.—Hello Folks: Here's
Minerva back again. Our delegates
to the convention returned July
9
with
plenty of enthusiasm and a vast
amount of information so a special
meeting was called for the fifteenth.
Sister Scott and Brother Langhly
reported to a full house and many in
teresting discussions were provoked,
making it necessary to hold part of
the report over until the regular
meeting last Friday night.
After hearing the remainder of the
report, our newly elected officers were
installed. This had been held over
from the July 8 meeting when a num
ber of the officials were on vacation.
These officers are: H. Smallwood,
president (fourth term) Orlo Robart,
vice president Dean Moore, record
ing secretary (fifth term) Francis
Reed, secretary-treasurer (20 years of
service as treasurer) Karl Wolfe, de
fense collector Wilson Hawk, in
spector Cora Adams, guard'.
It was decided to send a delegate
to the Ohio State Federation of Labor
and Brother Tim Desmond was chosen.
It would be impossible to pick a bet
ter one.
We were hosts to a delegation from
Local 124 and wish to make it known
that we are always grateful for these
visits. The Liverpool members arrived
ixi. time to hear the end of the dele
gates' report, including the matters
which will be voted upon by the trade.
We will ballot next meeting night.
After shop committees were appointed
we adjourned.
As was stated earlier, we are al
ways glad to see the brothers and
sisters from the various locals. They
can aid us in our discussion on dif
ferent subjects by giving us a new
viewpoint which helps to solve the
question on the floor.
We have just received word of the
death of R. J. Marshall, a well liked
and respected member of the firm. We
offer our sincere sympathy to his
family and friends.
Mrs. Ila Marshall Cronir*, sister of
the deceased, has met grief twice in a
short time. She recently lost her hus
band, Dan Cronin, president of the
firm. It is to her, especially, we offer
our condolence.
We are hopeful that the heat will
not prevent a record turnout at the
hall, August 12, the date of our next
meeting.—0. C. 70.
Local Union No. 45
Needs Extra Chairs
Enthusiastic Crowd Hears
Convention Report
Friday Night
MUTUAL IMPROVES
Washdowns, Reverse Traps
and Tanks Now On
Full Time
Trenton, N. J.—An enthusiastic
crowd attended the meeting of Local
45 last Friday night. Extra chairs
had to be brought into the hall for the
first time in weeks as the delegates
to the convention made an interesting
and informative report.
An extraordinary amount of busi
ness came to the floor of the local
after the report had been heard. We
discussed ways and means of obtain
ing an agreement and the procedure
to be followed regarding a few sus
pended members. It was decided they
could have their choice of paying the
regular reinstatement fee of fifteen
dollars or back dues and assessments
up to date.
The report of the shop committee
from the Mutual was encouraging.
Work has been improving and wash
downs, reverse traps and tanks are on
full time.
Brothers J. Whyatt and Al Davis,
with their wives, spent their vacations
in Toronto and Niagara. They stopped
off in St. John's to pay the boys a
visit and were taken through the plant
by Mr. Elliot and Mr. Burgner. Our
boys were much surprised to see such
an up-to-date plant.
A resolution, introduced by W.
Parker, calling for a mouldmaker to be
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n
Joseph Wells and Matt Woll
Also Scheduled To
Address Group
HEADED BY MILLER
Topic Is: "Basis of a Sound
And Enlightened Labor
Policy For U. S."
President James M. Duffy of the
National Brotherhood of Operative
Potters will address the Labor Round
Table Institute of Public Problems at
the opening session of a two-day meet
ing to be held at the Downtown Cam
pus of Northwestern University in the
near future.
The excellent relations existing be
tween management and labor in the
pottery industry, which is generally
conceeded to be a model set up, should
be given ample discussion since Joseph
M. Wells, chairman of the Labor Board
of the United States Potters Associa
tion, will address the group the second
day.
The topic to be considered, "Basis of
a Sound and Enlightened Labor
Policy for the United States," was
chosen by Dr. Reed, Director of
Studies of the Institute. Under the
leadership of Spencer Miller, Jr., who,
as Director of the Educational Depart
ment of the American Federation of
Labor, recently spoke to the delegates
to the 1938 National Convention, the
Labor Round Table has come into
country-wide prominence and is rec
ognized as a great force in ironing out
the every day problems confronting
the nation. Round table discussion is
not new, but it took Mr. Miller and
Northwestern University to apply it
to the tempo of the Twentieth Century
and make the nation recognize the
great good to be realized from ol#
fashioned discussions and clear thinks*«
in^
Under-fbetjxwn^ tab^sysfcem,
speaker is allowed twenty minutes to
present his views on the subject. The
following ten minutes are given over
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A. F. of L. Charges
Labor Board With
Favoring
1
C. /. O.
Statement Declares Board's
Administration of Wagner
Act Aids Committee
Washington, D. C.—A strong con
demnation of the administrative actions
of the National Labor Relations Board
in favor of the Committee for Indus
trial Organization features an editorial
from the forthcoming issue of the
American Federationist, monthly mag
azine of the American Federation of
Labor, analyzing the present relation
ship between the Board and the
American labor movement.
The editorial charges that the La
bor Board has utterly failed to main
tain a judicial attitude and has de
parted from the purpose of the Nati
onal Labor Relations Act, which "was
only to assure workers the opportunity
for freedom." Instead, it adds, "the
Act is administered in a way to pro
mote the Committee which seeks to
set up a dual labor movement despite
all the social and economic waste
which dualism involves."
The Labor Board, the editorial de
clares, has granted the rights of bel
ligerency to an insurgent group, and
"every agency of the Government that
gives status to the C. I. O. gives the
same recognition."
The A. F. of L. Editorial
The editorial, which is entitled,
"Shall Government Control Union
ism?" follows:
"Every living thing must develop
as it grows in the course of perform
ing its functions. Sometimes those
living things or institutions develop
very differently from what was intend
ed through the original plan. This may
be due to changing conditions in which
functions must be performed, to the
personal bias of those responsible for
the institution, or to the purposes
which one or more persons may wish
to accomplish.
The National Labor Relations Board
is a conspicuous example of develop
ment along lines quite unforseen at
the time of the enactment of the leg
islation creating the Board. The law
was intended to free workers from
those unfair practices of employers
which made it impossible for them to
organize in their own unions for pur
poses of collective bargaining.
Right to Organize Is Fundamental
"Labor has always held that if the
opportunity to organize were afforded,
workers would be able to take care of
their own problems through collective
bargaining and other union activities.
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