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The LCnion Review
VOL. 26, NO. 48.
GALVESTON, TEXAS, FRIDAY, MARCH 15, 1946.
Subscription Price $1.50 Per Year.
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SENATE GROUP REJECTS CASE BILL;
TO DRAFT ‘STINGLESS’ SUBSTITUTE
Official Organ of the
Galveston Labor
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AFL Still Fighting For Passage
of FEPC Measure by Congress
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
GALVESTON LABOR COUNCIL
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Printing Pressmen Win Wage Hike
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HOUSE DEFEATS SUBSIDIES
FOR BUILDING MATERIALS
By AFL News Service.
Washington, D. C.—An inflation-minded coalition of Southern Democrats
and Republicans in the House of Representatives cut out what President
Truman described as “the heart” of his veterans’ housing program—subsidies
to encourage increased production of scarce building materials.
Anxious to force higher prices in the building supplies industry, the same
forces which have teamed up to force through antilabor measures defeated
the subsidy proposals by a teller vote of 161 to 92.
In so doing, the congressional majority ignored appeals from the Presi-
dent, from the Administration’s chief economic advisers and from organized
labor.
Housing Administrator Wilson Wyatt, commenting on the House action,
said:
“If I were a veteran hunting for a home, I would be rather disheartened
—a bit perplexed and not a little angry. As I have said before, we cannot pro-
vide the homes needed for veterans without the use of premium payments to
expand production of building materials.”
It was feared in some circles that unless the Senate reverses the House
vote higher price ceilings will have to be set for building materials, thus in-
creasing the costs of construction to such an extent that new homes may be
out of the reach of most veterans’ ability to pay.
Wyatt’s goal of providing 2,700,000 new homes in two years will be ad-
versely affected by the refusal of the House to authorize subsidies.
By AFL News Service.
Washington, D. C.—The Senate Labor and Education Committee virtually
killed the obnoxious anti-labor Case bill, approved by the House.
The committee decided to draft a much milder substitute removing most
of the “sting” to which the AFL has bitterly objected. It voted not to accept
the Case bill as passed by the House.
Chairman James E. Murray designaated himself as chairman of the sub-
committee to re-write the legislation. Other Democratic Senators named to
the sub-committee included Senators Pepper, Ellender and Tunnell. Repub-
licans included Senators LaFollette, Morse and Ball. Only two Senators re-
garded as opposed to labor’s views—perhaps only-one—could be detected in
the lot.
Senator Murray announced that his committee was opposed to “drastic”
legislation that would put labor in a straitjacket. He indicated most of the
compulsory features of the Case bill would be eliminated in the new Senate
draft.
Scheduled for the discard are the provisions requiring a 30-day cooling
off period before strikes can become legal, prohibitions against “mass” picket-
ing also will be junked.
Committee members were reported opposed also to provisions making
unions liable to suit for damages claimed as the result of strikes on the
ground that lawsuits of this sort would make labor-management relations “un-
workable.”
Some sentiment was expressed in favor of compulsory arbitration in dis-
putes affecting vital public utilities. It was regarded as certain that the Sen-
ate draft will include provisions for strengthening the U. S. Conciliation Ser-
vice.
The substitute bill is expected to be ready for debate and action in 2 or
3 weeks. Meanwhile, Senator Murray denied his committee intended to bury
labor legislation entirely.
The danger in the legislative situation is that if the Senate approves any
bill—no matter how mild—it will go to a joint House-Senate conference where
some of the obnoxious provisions of the Case bill may be restored. For this
reason the AFL is inclined to oppose any legislation in this field at this time.
TREASURY AWARDS MEDALS TO
18 A. F. OF L UNION MEMBERS
Official Organ of Galveston Labor Council, Dock and Marine Council
and Affiliated Unions
Endorsed by the Texas State Federation of Labor
By AFL News Service.
Cleveland, Ohio.—Printing pressmen were awarded a wage increase of
$14.02 for day work and $15.02 a week for night work by an arbitration board
considering the dispute between the Cleveland newspapers and the Cleveland
Newspaper Printing Pressmen’s Union No. 5.
The arbitration board consisted of George L. Berry, president of the In-
ternational Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union; Joseph Hostetler, Cleve-
landattorney, and George W. Rosenthal, former president of the National Em-
ploying Printers’ Association.
In its decision, the arbitration board expressed its belief that through
voluntary arbitration labor and management can promote the public welfare
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Let me but do my work from day to day,
In field or forest, at the desk or loom,
In roaring market place, or tranquil room;
Let me but find it in my heart to say,
When vagrant wishes beckon me astray—
“This is my work; my blessing, not my doom;
Of all who live, I am the one by whom
This work can best be done, in the right way.”
LOCAL VOICE
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Then shall I see it not too great, nor small,
To suit my spirit and to prove my power;
Then shall I cheerful greet the laboring hours,
And cheerful turn when the long shadows fall
At eventide, to play and love and rest,
Because I know for me my work is best.
By A FL News Service.
New York City, N. Y.—in a message to a mass meeting of 15,000 at Madi-
son Square Garden, AFL President William Green declared that the fight
for enactment of Fair Employment Practice legislation will not be surren-
dered by labor merely because the FEPC bill was killed by a Senate filibuster.
His message, read to the rally by AFL Vice President Matthew Woll, said:
“It is a reflection upon our Democratic processes and parliamentary pro-
cedure that a minority of the members of the Senate was able to bring about
a temporary defeat of this measure. However, those who believe in the prin-
ciples of freedom, liberty and democracy and who are uncompromisingly op-
posed to the practice of discrimination because of race, color or nationality
will remain passive or yield to indefinsible minority opposition.
“Those who conducted the filibuster in the Senate in opposition to the
FEPC bill actually served to strengthen the fixed determination of the friends
of this legislation to fight on. A surrender to minority domination and con-
trol means compromising with injustice. That cannot be, must not be and
will not be. Mere acquiescence in this procedure means the substitution of
government by force on the part of the minority for government by law
and majority rule.”
By AFL News Service.
Washington, D. C. Medals for patriotic service were awarded to 18 Wash-
ington, D. C., labor leaders by the U. S. Treasury for their outstanding work
in War and Victory Bond campaigns, at a recent meeting of the Washington
Central Labor Union. One of the medals posthumously awarded to the late
John Locher, former president of the Washington Central Labor Union, was
presented to his widow.
The awards were made by Mr. Hugh Lynch, director of the District of
Columbia U. S. Savings Bonds Division of the U. S. Treasury, assisted by
Ernest J. Fontana, regional representative, and Gilbert E. Hyatt, Sr., chief of
the Labor Section of the Treasury:
In presenting the medals Mr. Lynch said:
“Many men are here tonight who possess the faculty of exceptionally
strong leadership and upon a number of whom you have bestowed the hon-
ors of official rank. These officials have performed especially distinguished
service in the Wai’ Finance Program. Our government through the Treasury
Department, recognizes their outstanding accomplishments, and it thrills me
to have the honor of presenting to each of these men of achievement an en-
during symbol of this recognition. This emblem is a silver medal, on the face
of which the Treasury Seal and the Minute Man Symbol of the War Finance
Program appear with the words ‘U. S. Treasury Award.’ On the other side, the
famous flag-raising on Mt. Surabachi, Iwo Jima, is portrayed, with the inscrip-
tion ‘For patriotic service—War Finance—1941-1945’ and the engraved name
of the recipient.”
Frank P. Fenton, director of organization for the American Federation
of Labor and a recipient of one of the awards, responded for the labor lead-
ers. Mr. Fenton stressed the need of continuing support of the U. S. Treas-
ury’s Savings Bond program for rehabilitation of the disabled veterans as well
as personal security.
District of Columbia Central Labor Union leaders receiving the medals
were: Frank W. Lee, board of trustees; Frank J. Coleman, secretary; Clement
F. Preller, president; Charles B. McClosky, vice president; Robert C. Lester,
financial secretary; John Locher (deceased) former president; Ehank P.
Fenton, AFL director of organization; Fred S. Walker, editor Trades Union-
ist; Paul J. Schwarz, president, Musicians Union; Ernest B. Spangler, board
of trustees; John H. Davis, Painters Union; William A. Johnson, Carpenters’
District Council; Joseph P. Hillock, Painters Union; Jay C. Turner, Engi-
neers Local; Norman L. Hoyle, Asbestos Workers; Edgar J. Appel, treasurer,
Carpenters Local; B. B. Blackburn, secretary-treasurer, Carpenters District
Council; Axel Souderland, Carpenters Local.
The Washington Central Labor Union recently voted full support to con-
tinuation of the payroll savings plan by the workers of their respective un-
ions, in response to a pledge by President Green to Secretary Vinson of the
U. S. Treasury.
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The Galveston News presently has
another operator, R. E. Wicks, who
was recently discharged from the ser-
vices. Mr. Wicks is from Lubbock and
worked on the paper there for some-
time, but states the help situation in
North Texas is well taken care of.
A. M. Campbell in his Santon Print-
ers Notes last week reported that Dor-
othy M. Miles returned to Houston
after working three nights on the
Light machine side. Dorothy has been
working on the Houston, and her fel-
low workers describe her as a young
lady, pleasant to work with, one who
knows the machines well, being able
to set ad-guts, and tend to her ma-
chine. And for a tiny mite, reportedly
she often accommodates changing
magazines for the he-man working
with her, and she does it like nobody’s
business. Dorothy says people who
have no weakanesses are terrible;
there is no way of taking advantage
of them.
titled “Craft Union of Ancient and
Modern Times,” was received and fil-
ed. From Galveston Civic League was
received and referred to the Execu-
tive Board for its consideration and
to report back at the Council next
meeting. From Ketchekan Central
Trades Council was received and filed.
Card from Senator James E. Murray
in regards to Case bill was received
and filed.
Report of Officers.
President Gritta spoke on the peti-
tion that was presented to the mayor
and board of city commissioners last
Thursday in regards the substandard
housing in Galveston. Also spoke on
the Labor Day celebration with the
following motions made by the Coun-
cil that the Council hold its annual
celebration this year and that Presi-
dent B. A. Gritta be appointed tem-
porary chairman to work in conjunc-
tion with the executive board until a
regular chairman is appointed, to han-
dle and work out details. That the
celebration be a two-day celebration
with a barbecue and dance on Sunday
at the county park, League City, and a
parade on Labor Day. That President
Gritta be appointed to handle the pro-
gram book this year on the same basis
as last year.
No further business meeting was ad-
journed after reading of receipts and
disbursements.
Fraternally yours,
CHAS. GANTER, Secty.
Among my “correspondents” from
the Home is T. W. (Whit) Maupin.
Whit writes he is compiling a list of
Texas residents in the Home, and I
shall be glad to use it in this column,
for I know it will be interesting to
printers throughout the state. Last
week Whit sent me a copy of the La-
bor News, official publication of the
Colorado Springs Federation Trades
Council. It is a neatly printed, and
well-edited eight-page weekly publica-
tion, edited by Fred Bernheim. It car-
ries news notes from various unions,
among them Union Printers Home
Notes, under a two-column caption,
written by John R. Neal. The caption
carries the axiom, “To Err Is Human
—To Forgive Is Divine.” Brother Neal
thoroughly covers doings at the Home
in an interesting manner. And that
Brother Neal is still a militant fighter
for good unionism and the typograph-
ical union, is shown by the following
from his pen in the February 28 is-
sue: “The most ridiculous statement
in recent years appeared under the
caption ‘Common Ground’ in the Colo-
rado Springs Gazette-Telegraph. The
tirade directed against the ITU in the
apportioning and training, and the
number of years required to become
a journeyman printer, was inspired no
doubt, by the columnist’s entire lack
of knowledge concerning the print-
ing trade. The writer would have the
public believe that linotype composi-
tion is the only function in a printing
plant requiring skill. Printers cannot
acquire the necessary skill to become
finished workmen by correspondence
school courses (as some editors and
columnists believe), but must actually
contact the various kinds of work per-
formed in a modern printing plant.
Columnist Hoiles evidently agrees
with the teachings of Dr. Nicholas
Murray Butler of Columbia University
in that- he invokes the old gag of
American plan, with the design to con-
fuse the public and belittle one of the
best craft organizations in the United
States, the International Typograph-
ical Union. The columnist caption,
‘Common Ground,’ is rightly named,
and if Mr. Hoiles could put over the
idea of made-to-order printers, he
would be amazed as to how common
the workman would prove to be.”
Jimmie Foreman, makeup on the
Shopping News, may have been dying
to get a ride in an ambulance, but
his many friends are glad that the
ride was from the hospital to his
home. Reportedly they cut something
out of Jimmie while he took a nap in
the hospital. He writes he is feeling
better and expects to be on his feet
in a week or two. Attaboy, Jimmie,
and on your next visit to Galveston,
which I hope will be soon, there’ll be
a nice cold bottle (not milk) in the
icebox. Ooops! I didn’t intend to men-
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When I hear some dear brother
griping about the Union Printers
Home, I ascribe it to ignorance and
the fact they have never been further
away from the house than the front
gate. If only more people, and especial-
ly printers, knew of the wonderful
Home (I cannot call it an institution)
they have and are maintaining for
those who have fought the battle of
good unionism, are sick, many with
whom life’s fortunes have dealt with
unkindly, and who have no relatives
and friends, except those within their
own organization, the great typograph-
ical union, they would indeed be sur-
prised. On my first visit to the home
in 1930, I, myself expected to find
something akin to religious, fraternal
and charitable institutions, but was
agreeably surprised. The Home far ex-
cells any in that category. Visitors
to the Home best describe it by the
one word, “wonderful,” and express
their gratitude for the many courte-
cies extended them during their visit.
And I like to keep in touch with resi-
dents of the Home with whom I have
worked, and they in turn like nothing
better than to receive letters from for-
mer co-workers and friends. So if
there is. anyone in the Home you
know, drop him a line once in a while,
and a small remembrance also will
not be amiss.
The San Antonio Light is in need of
four operators, two handmen and a
proofreader for its night shift, accord-
ing to Foreman Tom Darst, as report-
ed by Scribe Campbell.
Norman Stainback, operator on the
Houston Racing Form, and Syd Tay-
lor, former short-time Galvestonian,
were Saturday-nighting over recent
week ends, and calling on friends and
co-workers. A good time was had by
all!
Evidently George Rigon got his di-
rections mixed up, for when leaving
here he said he was going to Baton
Rouge, but last week I received a card
from Waco, saying he would be there
a little time on his way to ? ? ?. As to
keeping chin up, do the same, George.
Things Worth Knowing: A semi-
colon is a period sitting on top of a
comma. It may be the result of a quar-
rel in the Punctuation family, or it
may be that the first time a semi-
colon was used when some dumb op-
erator didn’t know whether to use a
comma or a period, so to be sure he
just used both. (Swiped.)
Meeting called to order by Presi-
dent B. A. Gritta at 8 p. m.
Roll call of officers found all pres-
ent except Vice President Bethschei-
der, Vice President Howell and Trus-
te Lee Gard. All excused.
Minutes of previous meeting were
adopted as read.
Credentials.
From I. L. A. Local 329 for L. De-
laney and from Plumbers Local 200
for W. Debner and J. M. Criss were
admitted obligated and seated.
Communications.
From Senator Connally in reply to
letter sent by the Council was re-
ceived and filed. From Union Labor
Life Insurance Co. was received and
filed. From the OPA in reference to
the extension of price control was re-
ceived and filed. From H. Acreman,
secretary of Texas State Federation
of Labor, was received and filed for
futher reference. Letter sent to all
locals by the President of the Council
in regards to the blood donor club of
the Red Cross was approved by the
Council. From Congressman Mansfield
in reply to letter sent by the Council
on Feb. 18 ,in regards to the Case bill
was received and filed. Telegram from
Harry Bates, chairman of housing
committee, A. F. of L., was received
and letter sent to him in reply was
approved by the Council. From Cham-
ber of Commerce pertaining to mental
hygiene was received and filed. From
Metal Trades Dept, regarding book
Here and There: One of the finest
eating places in Colorado Springs is
Hamilton’s Balcom Cafe, owned and
operated by M. A. Hamilton, former
superintendent of the Union Printers
Home, and a continuous member of
organized labor for forty years.
Barney Eagan was reported as being
conspicuously silent at Houston’s reg-
ular meeting. Barney, no doubt, is
saving his energies and speech-making
for on the floor as ITU delegate to the
next convention meeting of the AFL.
Barney, too, evidently realizes he can
learn a lot by listening to other as-
piring candidates who are waging vig-
orous campaigns for various offices
and are engaged in desperate vote-
getting publicity. ’Tis said that well-
timed silence hath more eloquence
than speech. ,
Sincere condolences are extended
the Percy Marchbanks, Houston Post
makeup, in the loss of his wife. Mrs.
Marchbanks passed on to the better
life last Wednesday after a prolonged
illness.
“This board is conscious of the high compliment that has been paid it
by the local parties of Cleveland in that we have been commissioned with
authority to settle their differences, but in our judgment the action of the
parties far exceeds the complimentary references because of the high prin-
ciple involved, in which the parties have agreed to adjust their differences by
peaceful means and through the processes of arbitration.
“In presenting the foregoing statement, this board directs attention of the
local parties to these facts:
“1. That there has existed and now exists an International Arbitration
Agreement between the American Newspaper Publishers’ Association and the
International Printing Pressmen and Assistants’ Union of North America,
which agreement has existed for more than 35 years.
“2. That by reason of the existence of the International Arbitration
Agreement there has been but one newspaper stoppage in the pressrooms of
the newspapers of America in more than 22 years.”
However, the board warned against the use of arbitration until all ef-
forts at conciliation have been exhausted.
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