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!/4:VOL Vl IJ l« Camden, N. 3.—Lofral Union 50 wound up activities for the old year with the annpal banquet sponsored by the firm. The party was a swell affair with torkfcy and pll the trim mings. Stanley Backner, vice president Jn charge of sales was the emcee and kept things falling along in a lively manner. Short tftlks were made by Keith McAfee, phairmnn of the board. Clyde )Vhitalcef, pres ident Wafd Whitaker, secretary treasurer and Dick Rabe, factory 'manager. Needless to spy we were honored by their presence and en lighteried in their remarks when they revealed to Us Universal’sL W. t. re- »**»,’ & MEMBER. INTERNATIONAL LABOR: NEWS SERVICE Z ft if XLII, NO. 38 Sanitary Firm At Camden Outlines Plans For Future T.i„ foremost ta A.|K™ Local Union 50 wishes to express [________________________________ its grateful appreciation of the company’s efforts to make Christ-13 /mas a little brighter for its em-[fllllllwvlvtfl ployees each year, and also wish to extend belated New Year’s greetings to all of Universal from man here at Carhdeh, spoke to all i Corp., makers of a full line of [revealed the group had planned a bathroom equipment. All this is[box social following our meeting gratifying evidence of our com-[ on February 7, musical entertain pany’s eye to the successful future] ment by either Woody Waddell or of Universal and to the job secur-[the Saddle-Mates from WKBN ity of all its employees. Youngstown on March 4 axd a At our last meeting we installed] radio to be chanced off around the the following officers for the new| 5th of April. term Hobart Blake, president It looks as though the commit Frank Wannan, vice president ]tee can really hustle on a full Nicholas Buss, recording secretary [stomach so we pray that they main Eddie Dominik, financial Meretnfy.|tein a healthy appetite and keep We would like to take this op-[up the good work and our Golden portenity to commend Robeyt|Jubilee celebration in October wi Chfesch, fortne/ "VresIffSWF far his|b* something to remember. unselfish devotion to the duties of| Whit happened to Resolution that office during his reign. Bob] 151 at our last convention pertain has scored for himself an enviable] jug to issuing journeyman cards to ^record of which he may be very| N.B.O.P. members. The resolution I proud.—O.C. 50 [passed and has much merit and f*' should be fulfilled as ordered. |k_ J--a': I fl I l^flnA|| 1 I aaaalr JI I A Riff yAAff* 111 flU diice a quality product for the mar-| 1 ket so that our employer can find|■ a a ready market for his product,) thereby insuring full employment] I The attendance at our first fewl New York (LPA)—New Yorkers meetings in the new year has been|beaye^ sigh of relief late last very good and it is the desire of|Y.ee^.,as tugboat operators and fuel the officers that this continues, distributors finally backed down Our new president has plainly aad gave their employes most of stated that he intends to carry outkhat th!y been asking for Res the laws of the local to the full ld,en^ of the metropolis had fear extent of the law, which should ed deadlocked negotiations meet with the approval of every-|wouJd ®ad t0 a pair of strikes that one. Only by this method can wek°“’d have 8erlously mconvemenc hope to build a sound organization l^tne city., and function as a progressive unit| settlement to be reached in the Brotherhood ehain, promot- be‘weeJl ^cal J63- Bro: kng the interwrt. of all. a .,nd We are very glad to report Sie-P^'oel and fuel oil distributors 'ter Rosie Wells, forelady of the|01 klvere.w°n *2-26 neare dressers has been removed to ,nd coa* dr,v£8,,w‘" “rn home after undergoing a majorP1*76 m0«, dy* Welfare pro operation. Our beet wishes for grams and liberalized vacation and her speedy return to the shop. h°lld«' P™''18!0"8' s,nulM,3 ‘.hose I 146 |won by tbe IBT 8eneral drivers I .......... [last fall, were also obtained. urnTirv 01 I Hilf Ely 041 yif PflpAlf The Health Committee got on the job and we no longer smell any [fumes around the dipping machine. They informed us electric whirlers LUvH VFW3lU[and dust collectors for the finish- gts 91Ar lers No better example for their feel- [will be held at our meeting on ing can be found than to scan the [January 24. Every member should .time cards in the clock dffice where [turn out and exercise his right evidence shows the pasteboards are [and privilege. being used daily to register the] We read in the daily press where employees time for daily toil, in- [the director of the PAC states the stead of merely being placed in the [people of Ohio are going to win a file to show the various individuals [very important seat in the senate have been carried on the payroll, [of the United States in 1950. We What a far cry from the latter]heartily agree with this prediction part of 1948 when work was prac-|and while we do not wish to add tically at a standstill and many of[ two milestones to our life in rapid us found it very difficult to make [fashion, we anxiously await the ends meet. However, we are will-[ day to render our account with Mr. ing to let by-gones be by-gones and Robert Taft.—O.C. 42 erase the thoughts of that period] from our minds and Join with the[u /firm in a determined effort to pro-|H Stalled as soon as the [necessary materials can be obtain red. Until this becomes a reality, how about using the broom and Paden City, W. Va.—Although [fjoor ojj a little ofteneF? the writer may be a bit optimistic,] The financial status of the local he cannot help but notice the new|8eems to be in very good shape look on the faces, of the employees [according to a report of the audit of the Paden City Pottefry Com-|jng committee. A vote of thanks panyj Many. have voiced opinion [was extended them for their fine that the year 1949. holds bright [^ork prospects in store for them. Nomination of national officers V ll|QM||ff|A RaMal I VIOjIU Ivv LllU 0. Ifl I a 11 AII a StMlfAA I CH tj HI I I ||lt fl IA |f| l_ACfll W v BaWHi coast to coast. |Ta Da Dim AHaif On January 4, Stan Backner, top| I Dv, Dl^ n||3ll employees assembled in the ship-[ Salem, Ohio—Upon learning of ping room at the plant and ann-[a meeting held recently at the ounced the proposed merger of [home of Sister Jackson by the I Universal and Rundle Manufactor-[committee planning our Golden ing Company, effective Feb. 1. Uni-[jubilee celebration, your scribe versal who makes lavatories and [contacted the group in an endeav closets, merges with Rundles, who [or to find what transpired. “All we manufactures bathtubs and fittings,[done was eat hamburgers” was to form the Universal Rundle[their reply but further questioning Wlimww Willingness of Local 333, the NO liCEs LOCAL zi [united Marine Division of the Int’l Beginning this month meet- [Longshoremen’s A s s’ n-AFL to ings will be held on the last [move its strike deadline up 24 Sunday of the month at 2 p. m. [hours made possible a last minute in our regular meeting hall at [appeal to owners of over 400 har headquartersl Members are re- [bor craft by William J. McCor quested to make a note of this [mack, Mayor William O’Dwyer’s change. (Tun to Page Two), r( ,• .'<p></p>She Potters On Coast Brag About Snow Officers Elected Huntington Park, Calif. eastern half of the country i especially the potters in East erpool and Buffalo area do not -x 7.. a ja Local UniOII 1 fZ Lor Votes To Increase not present at the meeting December 10, be notified they not subject to a $1.00 fine. 1 While the plant yas down, numer- lfor a long happy marriage. UTSE Employes has an ditions for board said. u ». Duffy And Jordan Pressnt At Last Meeting Of No. 44 J’ y, Ji 'many accomplishments during past| ^FOR A HEALTHIER AMERICA—Union spokesmen are pushing]Christmas. Those of us whb are .years as well as the company’s [for early Congressional hearings on bills to provide a pre-paid medical [fortunate to be employed by this Dians to remain foremost in thelinsurance system. Discussing plans are (1. to r.) Sen. Howard Mc-L- K 3 3 __ ... ...^ .. /n i in x\ /Ln Itnougnnui concern, appreciate tneu iwren. iu vane maraians piuce as secretary 01 state, re ivea neany production of sanitary ware the Grath (D., R.J.), Ser James E. Murray (D. Mont.) and Rep. Johh D. ir* of Christmas "d fee, sure endorsements from both AFL and CIO. Acheson (left) chats with hi future. 4 (D., Mich.), three of the sponsors of companion bills S-5 and|th«r FOR A HEALTHIER AMERICA Union spokesmen are pushing |Christmas. Those of us wb S.YFsen'j'.iti l”i»vru iiiiuugii uiie xiuiiuayn. tj,eir Christmas spirit was the Itheir employees a turkey dinner The Monthly Diiss n Zup^ra^ Leads To Idleness [employees. The Spaulding also op-[ Action taken at the last meeting [erated through the holidays.’ Buffalo N. Y._ Local 76 held of Local Union No. 172 reversed The Limoges China is again1 in Lke first meeting of the year on the stand taken by members at a [full operation but the French-Saxon [pridayt January 7th, with Presi previous meeting, in which* a [remains idle at present. |dent Carl Heintz presiding. What motion was passed to assess a| The committee for our Golden [wag iackjng jn the number attend $1.00 penalty on any member who [jubilee celebration reports progressing wag made up for by those tak failed to attend a special meeting [with various committees being ap-[ing an active part in the proceed called by the local. Quite a lot of [pointed to date. More details will |jngS. Due to the absence of Dorothy discussion took place regarding |be announced at a later date. [Donovan, who is confined in Mercy this fine and it was the consensus] It is with our deepest sympathies [hospital with a serious leg ailment, of opinion to restore harmony into [that w’e extend our condolence to[j^argje 5fraz was appointed to fill our ranks, the penalty clause be |the family of the late Bro. Alex [fig]- position as recording secretary, waived and all members who were IWeinzenecker.-O.C. 44 I A repQrt frQm XmM party on| [committee showed the party was are IAIamLaLhmai in advance at the old rate are ing wanted but a few more chair,. hereby notified to appear at thol Bro. Joe Sontag obligated theL Pottery and proved to next meeting and make up the dif-lnewly elected officer, to serv, thel® th? fcrence- local for,t! e neXtIS!X The’r anything elae, if continued, would Delinquerit members should also|are as follows: John Fazio, pres-| e take note of this fact and annearl^ent Richard Frye, vice president take note oi tn is tact ana appear! financial secretary-I The question of changing meet at the next meeting and clear uplcen tannery, nnanciai secretary,! u their arrearage or face susnen- [David Bevan, recording secretary |in& halls was brought up and u .ion -O Rose Payne, treasurer decided to canvas, the mem _________________ The Health Committee reported foership and if the resuits were in |the clayshop has been thoroughly we wou^“ change halls in EAST LIVERPOOL OHIO, THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1949 'J1. Sebring, Ohio—Ptesident James M. Duffy and Secretary-Treasurer Chas. F. Jordan attended tpie last meeting of Local Union 44 and were welcomed by a large turnout I of our membership, in addition to many visitors from other Sebring locals. Questions of long standing were discussed to the satisfaction of all and I am sure all who heard their remarks have a much clearer pic ture of conditions within the trade. We appreciate their visit nnd hope to have them back with us at some future date. ... if their ’empJoveeg a turkey at The Royal China Co. gd've^ each Jof their employees a turki |HR-“783 thru which every American could afford iid medfeii cire fellowship will be fully new under-aeerrtary James E. Webb, in the park acroas from the White 1 Prepaid .in loyalty. The plant op- [nouse-________ _______________ ___________________________________ erated through the holidays. I llflfll KSDlll LOCfll Due to the financial strain the purse strings of the treasury, the members decided to raise the monthly dues from 50 cents to 75 cents. This was deemed necessary after hearing the report of the fin ancial secretary which showed Mwl- WV1C funds in the treasury not solvent Clarksburg, W. Va. Although 8uccegs of the perty. to meet current expenses. All|the weather was very bad, the at-| members who have their dues paid [tendance at our meeting left noth-| .. 0,11 O- |a* glffgAA^A flpVf X|V Mnnthc ■■vAU VIA IVIVIIlilv cleaned and the rest of the shop|Aprd. will receive similar treatment I A report on the Buffalo Pottery shortly. Anyone found guilty of [Federal Credit Union showed only Ithrowing refuse behind the benches [about one third of the employees lor stilliards will be dealt with ac-lare members. A meeting of the Icordingly. A clean shop is a healthy [credit union will be called to de shop, so let’s all do our part in [termine what further action will keeping healthy. Ibe taken. _. The shop committee made an ex-1 Florence Walkowski, finisher, and |cellent reP°rt of grievances hand- |wag the only new member initiated. I *v |led by tbeir 8Toup and stressed |The names of Patrick Dillon, who ^‘Ithe importance of all employees |was drafted, and Lee Smith, Gerald giving their fullest cooperation. If merger and Edward Biologlowicz, have a thing on the potters on the|this procedure js followed, griev- Lho enlisted were ordered retain west coast when it comes to bragg- |anceg can be reduced to a minimum Ld On the membership roll while in mg of snow. We recently witnessed |an(j any disputes which may arise, Lhe service, a shower of the white flakes, term- lcan be settled in short order. I ____________________ ed by many to be the heaviest in I Los Angeles history. lating shop for our recent hewly-lAAfl After a short vacation Vernon [weds, Bro. Herman Fredericks, Jr. Kilns is back in full production [and sister Margaret Bise. The hon-1 and all indications look forward to|ore(j coup]e received many beauti-ICvonfi|j4Y steady employment for some time.lfui gifts und the wen wishes of all ous changes were made for which! gro Aruette Jalliffe who re-1 Washington (LPA) Having the girls in the printing depart- lceived a sprained writs during the Ibeaten back the liberal Repub ment offer their thanks. [holidays has fully recovered from [licans’ major bids for recognition At our last meeting the follow- |the pajnful mishap and is back on |jn the Senate, top GOP leaders this ing officers were elected for the job. [week are making sure that the for new term William Hall, president gro Charles Smith is a patient [thcoming Republican policy confer Fred Pennington, «vice president |at tbe Pinehurst Sanatorium at |ence keeps the party on the re Lawrence F. Parker, recording sec- [Beckley, W. Va. [actionary line of the late 80th Con retary Richard J. Jenkins, finan-[ fhe local extends its deepest [gress. cial secretary-treasurer Josephine [sympathies to Bro. Walter Mey- In announcing general party sup O’Brien, statistician Olive Bun-hs^y jn the death of his mother, [port for a “grass roots” policy con yard, guard Blanche D. Everett, [__o.C. 99________________________ [ference Republican Nat’l Commit inspector.—O.C. 113 [__________________________L [tee Chairman Hugh Scott denied a..--------i--------------------- RIEDEL WILL HEAD MLRB Poll For local union no. UTSE has recently been request-) William Riedel, president Guy [after his two to one reelection as ed to send in organizers by work- [Ensinger, Jr., vice president Al-[Republican Policy Committee chair ers in several agricultural products|fred Ferber, recording secretary, |man in the Senate. plants in the south. Trueman em-|Ray Fry, financial secretary Taft chided the critics of his ployes are members of Local 2000 [George Goppert, treasurer Oliver leadership»in the old Congress with UTSE—the United Fertilizer and [Densmore, guard Frank Mount-[having no program of their own, Allied Workers. |ford, inspector. [and just wanting to move closer The board told the Trueman Co. At our next meeting on January [to the Democrats. He declared that last week that it’s not up to em-[25, nomination for national officers [his reelection was a vote of con ployers to try to tell the govern-[will be held. We would like to see|fidence for his policies. ment agency whether or not a our entire membership present on Scott reiterated last week his de union is in compliance with federal [this date^to aid in selecting those [termination to hold on to the Nat’l met all legal con-1 whom they think best qualified to I Committee job despite criticism NLRB ballot, the[serve in these Important posi-lfrom some Dewey supporters as Itions.—O.C. 22 I (Turn to Page Two) ^^!Vvr ^jr-v- .^T'jjjrv w?£ w Vr' 5 *’fV +k .~ „ril) e«iiv Inew under-secretarv James E. Webb, in the nark across from the White Buffalo Potters UafOlOSSnOSS aaaI |a financi«l as wel1 as a social suc- |cess. The committee was given a [vote of thanks for a job well done land tbe DaF Vlllvvl v I VI secretary was ordered to [send a special vote of thanks to [Dorothy Donovan, chairman of the [committee, for it was her splendid [leadership and untiring efforts [that were largely responsible for xuocov merger ana r-uwaru diuiukiuwicl, shower was held in the decor-1 ITaiAliflll ,*. 1 /?*,-‘4 ?V & s lattew lmux15 Ta I fl Vl 311111111 IU aa 1 PAllAlf |VlMllU|iat I VIIV I [that the GOP lost the election be- ?ause of its conservative position. 221 We may as well face the issue Ifrankly,” Scott said, “and say to Local Union No. 22 held a short [those who believe that we should [and snappy session On Dec. 28 with Imitate the Democrats in all things Washington (LPA)—The NLRB|the usual turnout on hand to wind [that their proper course of action last week gave employes at the |up affairs for 1948. After dispens- s to support the Democrats.” Trueman Fertilizer Co. in Jack-[ing with the customary business A similar challenge to even the sonville, Fla., a’chance to choose [matters, officers for the next six |mild liberalism of some Republican the United Transport Service Em-[months of 1949 were elected as [senators was issued last week by ployes as their union. [follows: [Sen. Robert A. Taft (R, Ohio) .3 Palestine Scribe Anxiously Awaits Repeal of T-H Law East Palestine, O.—Local Union No. 31 still continues to carry along although I must admit when it comes to furnishing any news for the ‘Herald’, we are a little lax in this respect. However, as unof ficial O.C., the writer takes the lib erty to inform the trade of the re sults of our recent election of of ficers. President, Claude Beight Char les Cunningham, vice president Russell Biggens, secretary Esther Dishong, assistant financial secre tary Lorin Lipp, treasurer Lewis Mason, guard Florence Garside, inspector Leland Quinn, defense secretary Charles Hall, corres ponding secretary Donald Raffer ty, trustee. Most of the brothers and sisters are back at work after a short vacation. Some departments are not working full time but hope to shortly. The writer has been scanning the news in the daily press lately, hop ing for the eventual day when glaring headlines will announce repeal of the Taft-Hartley law. When this is accomplished then the next step for all labor is to point to the elections in 1950 when we will have an opportunity to re move our honorable Senator from the Washington scene. Taft Settlements Made On Jubilee Shapes At Laughlin Firm The following settlement was handed down this week by the Gen eralware Standing Committee per taining to Jubilee Shapes, a pro duct manufactured at the Homer Laughlin China Company. The case was entered before the committee for a settlement on jig gering and finishing prices, involv ing Local Union Nos. 12 and 53. Jiggering Finishing per dozen per hundred dozen 4 inch .0826 1.89 5 inch .0905 2.23 7 inch .1305 2.76 8 inch .1475 2.76 Saucer .0747 1.83 Coupe .1289 2.36 Labar United To Fight Sales Tax Atlanta (LPA) A state-wide committee of AFL, CIO and unaf filiated unions last week reported real progress in its drive to defeat a proposed Georgia sales tax. Sc keen have been the proposals of the labor committee that the As sociated Merchants of Georgia announced they will support the union program in the state legis lature. In addition to educating Georg ians against the sales tax idea the united labor committee, of which John Piercey of the Georgia Work ers Education Service is consulting economist, has drawn up its owr plans for taxes to meet the state budget. Increased state corporation and personal income levies, and mod ernization of the property tax structure are the keynotes of the union program. In one county alone, corporations reporting a net worth of over $14,000,000 were as sessed last year on only $2,500,000. Quoting an excerpt from a letter received at eastern headquarters from the Secretary of Local Union 72: “it is a picture to tell you of the Christmas Bonus we also re ceived. All the men employed here when the first fire occurred received $200.00 anyone employed before June 15th of this year received $100.00 and anyone employed after June 15 received $30.00.” It was further expressed by the Secretary that eneh of the 130 men employed at tf.e Peerless Pot tery Company were pleasantly sur prised at receiving this substan tial bonus, and Lr-al 72 desires to express to the n._:_agement their •■ihcere appreciation and thanks for this consideration. Happy Days Again For Potters At* Cambridge Shops Cambridge, Ohio There was reason for rejoicing among potters n Cambridge when Plant No. 1 resumed operation last week and No. 3 this week. Plant No. 2 will start in a week or two. Pay checks are needed after the Christmas drain on pocketbooks. New shapes are now in production and we have hopes of steady work. At our first local meeting of the New Year, officers were installed for the coming year with James Coffey, 1948 President doing the honors. Frank Campbell is Presi dent and John Tulip, Vice Presi dent. Mr. Campbell was recently elected President of the Central Labor Body for the fourth year. He announced that a local of bar tenders, waiters and waitresses had been formed after many false starts and delays. This is recogniz ed as another step in the right dir ection and a feather for the central body. The report of the Canvassing Committee was read after requests by the membership. It was receiv ed with mixed emotions. Some ‘aces were blank, some angry, some amused, but none missed the mportance or meaning of this re port. As a sports writer once said, ,hat a boxer does not fight the Champion twice and retain nis reputation, and as I was told sev eral years ago that Bro. Duffy can ake care of himself in any com oan y, so he has again. Though the nd of the salary squabble is not :n sight, the odds are with Mr. Duffy and Mr. Jordan.—O.C. 122 Teamsters Plan Organizing Drive Chicago (LPA) District and 'ocal leaders of the Int’l Brother hood of Teamsters-AFL crowded nto Chicago’s Hotel Morrison this veek to attend a planning session ’or the organizing drive which (BT heads say will “reach into wery corner of the continent.” Presiding officer of the confer ence is IBT Executive Vice Pres dent Dave Beck, who has been as dgned to spark-plug the organiz ng drive by President Daniel Tobin. Highlighting the first day’s ses sion was a speech by former Sen. Burton K. Wheeler (D., Mont.), now a tearmster attorney, and for 24 years chairman of the Senate Interstate Commerce Committee. Wheeler is considered a leading authority on trucking industry law. £-y OFFICIAL ORGAN NATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF OPERATIVE POTTERS Annual Christmas Party For Employees of Wenczel Tile Proves Big Affair Trent ,n, N. J.—The eighth annual Christmas party for employees of the Werorri Tile Company, sponsored by the firm, was held on the p!ant Dece. ner 23 and as usual turned out to be a super-duper affair. Places were arranged for seating 300, comprising the office force, th* ntir- v and wives and friends of management The ge: ral luiui p.iis that the committee dune a swell job in arranging for the banquet which consisted of decorations in keeping v.it? tr holiday spirit a a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and rLiCk.i.:aents. The iacu.Liers of Local 181 uiih to take this medium of expressing our thanks to the management of the Wenczel Company “♦for the party, which seem to get bigger and better each year. Evansville Firm Rewards Employes With Xmas Bonus Trenton, N. J.—The old saying, “Don’t throw away the wishbone from Chris tn.as turkey dinner, it ~'ny be a lu ky one”, proved ju-t tnat to emp. yees of the Peer Pottery Company in Evansville, Ind., judging from a communica tion received this week from the eastern office of First Vice Presi dent Wheatley. w i$2.00 PER YEAR Special thanks also to Messers Stephen, Chester and Thomas Wen czel, Kenneth Bray and William Holland who footed the bill and to the committee which arranged the party comprising Walter Pugh, chairman Fred C. Gergauser, Frank Sobon, Florence Michaloski, Anna Murranka, Stephanie Chest er and John Scott. The Wenczel Company which manufactories wall and floor tile and high-grade art ware and novel ties, has for many years made the Christmas Season something worthwhile for their employees to celebrate. Each employee receives a turkey which generally averages better than 20 lbs. Instead of a bonus this year the company, in keeping with the new amendment to the Unemployment Act, has im proved tl death benefit and hos pitalization group policy along with the sick and accident insur ance required now under New Jer sey law, which will provide approx imately $26.00 a week if em ployees are affected by sickness or accident not covered by regular compensation. Local 181 has been in agreement with the Wenczel Company for better than eight years and during all that time has not had one minute of a work stoppage. We at tribute this to intelligent leader ship by Brotherhood officials and fair and honest consideration be tween employer and employee. We beKeve our wage average is as hjgfi’as-mtJHpottery theaouMtey. At present we are working under a union shop check-off contract which includes straight time pay for holidays if loafed and double time for work performed on holi days or Sunday and time and one half for overtime and Saturday work. The art ware department is not operating at full capacity at pres ent but the plant is going full blast on tile and the art ware work ers are switched on the tile side and maintain their previous hourly earnings while pinch-hitting in tile. At our next meeting officers will be installed and we would appre ciate a good turnout. It is rumor ed that refreshments and a light lunch may be served by the social committee.—O.C. 181 President’s Steel Plan Gets Results Washington (LPA) President Truman’s suggestions that the pub lic find out whether or not the steel industry is prepared to meet the nation’s needs has, despite all the industry attacks upon it, brought some results already. The Steel Products Advisory Committee which administers the industry’s voluntary allocations programs agreed last week to Com merce Dep’t recommendations with out a whimper. Before the elec tions the Committee,- which is made up of steel company vice presidents, had threatened to' dis band since the law under which it has been operating expires in March. More mining machinery, oil field equipment, and freight cars for both domestic and foreign use are provided for in the new allocations. Principal foreign use of freight cars will be hauling South African manganese to port for use by the US steel industry itself. Grain storage bins, and construction and repair of merchant vessels are also contemplated. In the midst of the industry bar rage against the President’s sug gestions for a study of steel ca pacity, government loans to the in dustry for expansion, and possible public construction of new plants if industry refuses to erect more blast furnaces, at least one iron and steel business group was will ing to identify itself with the White House proposals. A group of Texas business men who’ve recently paid off govern ment loans which helped them build a pig iron plant called at the White House and told Truman that they want to build a steel plant, (Turn to Page Two)