Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 44, Number 32, Decatur, Adams County, 7 February 1946 — Page 7

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»u|/ey E- Lord Recites Steps Ueaotiations With Union

Company with Loe"! A MW A. alnce before |S ,t. lt -e<l. on a Company 11 •■m|iloyee* a* auperviMirs, engiprofessional cm *K.„. are not represented fliouhl have fn '« J,. „• normal work place lia> »<»' accepted the Manley ,t Wat in W'lk.s Man today. ZB, .. further stated. |^K I|S refusal io satisfac(or entrance of SK, • |U< non employee* .h-appointnn nt because 3» e. omc the factory era k to work after the 3B;,!!. those of us at fierihave worked togetii With no real 'labor *■ again. We want to be our employees return ■inn will tn- work ready Jgß to do. HO we can put a . rapidly us possible. will lake some time. ( ,r the dislocations cans■r strike. BL the war our engineers a®y on war work so there ■t deal <d engineering to lie done oil peaceHlj.t. Before the/trike MMre could have put over a people to work in in Decatur if we had engineering instructions what to do. That's it is for the engiworking. example is the group war contract torminais a lot of work done to dear away of our war work becan get back to full ■e production. Our warmust be priced jgß. u out of the way. and ■»> work involved must out with the govthat we shall Im- ready maximum number of to work on peacetime when the strike is ■ there are the planning Ma tremendous amount of remains to Im* done be■fl ran attain entire recon-, fun peacetime prodaci» essential that thrs l>e pushed forward as NM|.- possible so that the can be employed at possible date. have Iw-eii one of * ■l*m < k* in turning out products. Hhortages of we need have down a good deal. The ■Bropli who are charged ■r ordering of these magU Wring that they are IM properly, and keeping what is to be delivered SB' n>t get in to work £■ n<> way <,f knowing what io the materials due io Im* delivered period It will take a “"d If we have to th<- strike is over to *■'' to Wail some time until <d materials is re-estab-we are able to put to work. have orders if we Kw" ni *'*'k for our factorMBl the strike is over. It is to the workers therefore, that S® * l>*opl<-, oiitinue to work. ■ our customers. a» they do will ask for ehan equipment we are 101 Many of these |B™”’‘ considerable details |W‘*- can proceed with the grj If contracts with our EW' 3 are interrupted the !■ confusion will take clear up Design work It down: records will bethousands of ■ w . l,n “'"‘ru ts and sales ■ . l ' av " *° ,M - mi this means weeks of ft< r ’* a, ' hln K " '""a' produc- ■ r n a *‘** k,, or 'n ■ ‘ fa, 'tory employees ■ work when the strike Is ■ Cornpa h y M proposal has B«iith Tn 1 '!■ “ ,Uv, ‘ ne « !ot ‘- ■* * ~h e ’ nl <»n since be- ■„, *” *“ <all«d." Mr. ■ | the latten of the to the rnion ■T;? ry !,lh - B " Spicer. K i'™ in ctwrw « f ■d t * r,,ie A,, *“ j- ■ the I!" l ‘ ,rna,lon «f Presl■il th2. ,h *“ Con tPsny' Ce i r,,in '‘"'t'loyees B Xl’ ,h - 'x x: a? «w“ u “ B c-XVi"" ■ -fstutary r ,u?."““ ry I '’"' ■‘“ Sua-:* 1, Mr Urri ■’ l rute 1,1 M I'HBhu,.*” Mr J, ’hti T. HL Mwl ' **f Ji,,. B The '-oatptele &3g

’ text of this letter is as follows: I 'This refers to our meetings of i January 12 and January lit, 1948, r at which time we proposed that i the Union assure the Company of . free access to the plants, for those employees not represented I by the Union, without interferi ence on the part of Union members or representatives, and your i refusals of January 12 and Janu- ’ ary 23, 1948, to accept our proposal as submitted. 'As a result of a strike called by your Union on January 15, 1946. large picket lines have been formed at the entrances to our i Fort Wayne, Decatur and Kokomo plants and admission denied to our employees 'The right to work, like the right to strike, is guaranteed hy law. We cannot Imllevu that thu responsible officials and membeis of your Union desire to conduct anything but an orderly and lawful strike, which will not interfere or deprive other workers of their right to work. 'With the thought that we could, through peuceful means, have your Union recognise tlnrights of our employees who are not represented by your Union and who are not engaged directly In the productiop of goods. w<> have deliberately inatrui ted these employees, with certain exceptions. not to report to work until notified. Repeated requests have town made to you for the admittance of these employees who are in the main: Executives, supervisors, engineers, commercial, office and professional employees. Such efforts to date have not been successful. We arc therefore making this request in writing in order that you may be fully apprised of the significance of our request. We had hoped to be able to arrange with your Union by peaceful means, without public disorder or reSort to the Courts, for all employees not Included in your liarKaining unit to enter and leave the plants al all of the usual gates. ‘Regardless of the issues or the outcome of the strike, if the Company Is to Im- able to provide johs witliout interruption for its employees, including the members of ytear Union, after thu strike, it is essential that it proceed with its resoarc h and engl* . tieering and planning work, that , its Purchasing Department ar- ■ range for many critical materials, Its Salos Department secure orders for goods to be manufactured after the strike is over, and that its accounting activities function without interruption In this critical reconversion perlorl. the consuming public, as well as the Company and all of Its employees. Including the members of your Union, are all vitally concerned. 'The issuance of Union passes for limited periods of time and in a form prescribed hy the Union, might imply a right in the Union to contro and exclude from th<-lr work employees who are not represented by your Union, an implication which has no legal liasis, and an Implication which we cannot accept. In accordance with an arrangement which we understand your national Union agreed to in Court proceedings with the General Motors Corpora tlon in Rochester, New York, we have been, and are now willing to arrange to furnl; b proper identification for all such employees, and we have been and are now willing to undertake to guarantee that such employees will not engage in the prorluction of goods customarily carried on by employees in your bargaining null‘Since the workers now oh strike will be direct inucliciaric of these activities which promote a prompt resumption of prodm tlon at the end of the strike, and since we are simply soaking Io have your Union recognise clearly established legal rights, we regret that you have not aeceptwl the arrangement as heretnfon proposed, and again request that you rmmnsider your position aud let me have an early reply. “The Union did not give the Company what it considers an adequate and satisfactory answer to this letter. "On January 31st the Company requested that another meeting be held with the Union to again discuss the Company's propo al. The Union would not agree to such a meeting unless the Company pad something new to offerThe Company was told there was no [mint in discussing it further since the Union’s position was Just the same as in the la®' meeting—they could not accwpt J the Company's proposal as , tnltterl * "(leneral Electric has been unable to understand, and still cannot understand why Local 924 can take the position It has in thin matter, since It can result only In additional hardship to the employees now on strike and their families, after the strike is Over. It seems obvious that this will a'lso result in continued loss of earningM to the community — o ■ Wyoming was Ute nation s Ihinl lurgeul producer of natural sodium salts (sodium snlfatel. l« i»>g exreeled tn 19<4 e«ty by t.sliicruta aud Texas

Announces Policy On Vet Preference Area Rent Director Issues Statement 9 John E. Williams, rent director of the Fort Wayne-Decatur def use area, announced today a policy regarding veteran's preferences in connection with the occupancy of tenant occupied properties. Under Section 6tb> 11. tber ir an exception to the regulation regarding the removal of tenants from property puh-liased for occupancy by the purcbae r. The exception provides that if the purchaser has, during the period of the war emergency, served in the urmed forces of th United States and requires possession of the accommodations for the adequate bousing of him* if and his family, a certificate relating to eviction may b»* issued by th rent director upon the petition of the purchaser. although less than 20% of the purchase price has been paid in cash from itnborrowed funds, and may authorise the ven dor or pitrchas r to pursue his remedies for removal or eviction of the tenant at a time less than six months or three months as the case may be in any particular area, after the dat of the tiling of the petition. Mr. Williams stated that the eviction problem has increased to such proportions in the urea in the past few months that It may becom necessary to recommend that this area be returned to a six months' waiting period. The increase in the problem has been brought about largely due to the n ed for lion Ing of the veteran aud. since the veteran In most cases has asked for veteran's pro-ft-ram . the tenants of the housing accomodations are exp riencIng gre.it hardship in finding platm. to move to accommodate the veteiun'-» preference, in most areas where a nix-months' Waiting p riod is in force, it has been the policy of the rent oflke. to honor the veteran's preference where hardship would result from failure to do so on a three months.' w tiling period. Mr. Williams stated that if this area is to retain a maximum waiting, period, it is ner *»■ ary that the maximum time be imposed on all purchasers, unb-s.> it can be established by the veteran that h would suffer undu hardship or is without u roof over hit

I" Z ’ ’ • . •« < <■/*** x-X.-. '■ ■ 1 ■ ..% «*■#*-'-■«•- *-« . . ■ya T-. > •' %j3fr ■ !?W . ' /SWffjWKf s£**B* ■ - \••. a.. ■*** j»<. <**<.'' c ,t * h;.fe<.- >* r i ;7 JrBR^W^aW^ 45 4 - 4 i ' , ‘ > x * lywß- w* '* -' - v’""' 1 '- '.yySfe''’ . .*af ty--'» *•'.&- -r-’-'t. ' <,; EdjSU - >’ «i-3' a .^ t . . 2>lgK^gsA-i,™ .-. .. *4 s -: ts i; * ’fcwo« THE UNO INSPECTION GROUP Is recommrndinß to the general assembly in I or. ion that the group cstabfi.oh a permanent headquarters at North fcitaniford-Greenwlch, Conn,, just <9 miles ftom New York. The proposed area includes the estate of former heavyweight champion, Gene Tunney, which is shown in the airview above. The former boxer who would r« displaced should the assembly accept the site. Is not opposed to the coming of the UNO, but Is reluctant to move. A majority O s delegates still favor Hyde Park, but others consider it 100 closely linked with ccnuoversiai American domestic policies in recent years. (Inttrnational Soundphoto) - ■ f %N&K9& / . ■ '■Ml s ' Mi' ' ja SI *** Ift. r ' i»iu?’\4'» X- ‘T V ‘'<. BDfe v t v> - ',<4.*. * *»■ * _,S/CWlotijwßwwMEßoaO9wßhat ~■ * t - - ***l* WHILE CHINESE WORKMEN under U. 8. Marins guard at Tientsin attempted to Ax the damaged track of the Tiantsin-CbUigwanto rail line, • land mine planted by Chinese outlaws, exploded. The mine u-aa nut in Uw disarranged rails and waa exploded when the workmen moved the wreckage. Thera were no Marina casualties, but one Chines* workman was lulled and several injured by the blast. Thia lya nfficial Uritsd States Marti* photo. (lutrutiootl Souadphoto) *

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head. Mr. Williams stated that he regrets he cannot continue the policy of waiving the entire waiting period in vet. rail's ciim*h. but that in the interest of public welfare the new policy as slated here must be invoked. Radi case involving evictions must 'laud on Ils own m rits and the discretion exercised by the area rent director must be accepted hy the petitioner. Mr. Williams further stated that where landlords ar seeking to evict tenants to make avail able apartments or housing for veterans* sons or daughters, the regulation imposes the maximum waiting pcritMl of thru or six months, whichever Is in existence in the area and normally no waiver of this wailing |>eriod can be obtained. Mr. Williamr concluded that, unless the probl m of eviction ease up and purchasers indicate a willingness to cooperate with tenants in possession on the three months' waiting period. It will be n cessary to take other steps to solve this problem. It l< urged that realtors advise their clients tiiat except in unusual cases, no waiver of a waiting period can be obtained mid r veteran's prefereme. ■ ■ - - - -o— —■ New York Schools Closed By Strike Emergency Caused By Tugboat Strike New York. Feb. 7 <l'l’l-.May-or William O'Dwyer ordered all schools in New York City closed indetinitely at th end of clashes today to combat a fuel crisis resulting from a four-day strike of :!.s*»t AFL tugboat operators. Tim closing order fallowed a state of emergency proclamation irsued after the strik r:< voted 2-to-l against returning to work despite government reixure of the harbor craft. The emergent y proclamation drastically restrkt.d the use for existing supplies of find and decreed a city-wide brownout. An all-night meeting of union ami company representatives broke up early touay without any <1 cislon to return to work. Tin- office of defense tran.-portation called for volunteers to man the 4W» Idle tug-. Tin* DDT also asked the army ami navy to divert th ii fleet of 45 tugs to transport <ineiv*<ncy tuel !),|>.iec for the relief of shivering New Yorkers.

ODwyer’a emergency decree liarred delivery of fuel to all plaeoa of amusement and "places not directly comerhed with pule li< liealth,” and iat ion d existing supplies to public utilities, homes, hospitals ami Institutions. The order also banned the lighting of outdoor display signs ami reduced Interior temperatures to «o degre s in ail buildings except those housing sick Mid aged. Heat was cut off entirely in subways and street cars. Thousands of buildings in the city already were without h it aud many thoiiHundn more were faced .with a shutdown of heating plants when existing fuel supplies are exhausted.

President To Speak To Church Council To Speak March 6 At Columbus, 0. Wethington, Feb. 7 (UP) I’ri-Hldeni Truman will speak on ' March t; in t'olumlms. 0.. to a special meeting of the feik-ral coun ell of churches of Christ In America. .Mr. Truman will apeak at noon t j a mee'ing called bv the council to <• nsider postwar problem- 1 confronting churches On March 5 the President will introduce former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill who will speak to the students of Westminster college at Fulton, Mo. The Pr« rident will fly next m truing t> Columbus. The meeting in Columbus will consider problems of world order, community tension, foreign relief. I evangelism and tin return to civil | life of milli >n« of servicemen. The I fed'ral council of churches is au ; organisation in which m u ly all p-otest int denominations are re!pn .-nt-d | The White Housi* announced anether perch today fm the chief • xeeutiv- lie will broadi st f oin Washington on th nig >t of Mach I in opening the Red Cioh- drive for 1916 funds. - - — -- Only 11 of tin- ."2 state., having stall- income taxes reported that 1944 c<dlet tions were les.- than in 1943. tiie federation of tax administrators has reported The total for the nation v.-1 s WW in state imoine taxes in 1942 as compared with 87i».'.4'm,mff» in I 19(1

Canners, Fieldmen, Growers Will Meet Hold Conference At Purdue Next Week Lafay tie. Ind . Feb. 7- New canning crop research developments, i in»ect ami disease control, and the farm labor supply will get the 1 bulk of attention at the forthcoming 20th siinual conference of Indiana catm rs and fleldman which will be held at Purdue UnI |v< rsity Feb. 12-11. Expected to be in ait ndanc> ' at the meeting, planned on the ful' I pr -war scale, will lx* In the neigi | imrhood of 1,009 aimers, llehlnie: and farmers of the state. Opening the program of the In itial session Tuesday will be a di i hK.-ion of the emergency farm Is bo outluok 1 <1 by .1 B Kohhney er. of the agrlciiltmul economic stuff at the university and A. M N’ichter. of the university, state supeiA'isor of emergency farm labor. Others on iic opening day*' program »ill h Dr. N. J. Volk associate director of the expert ment station. Dr. E. L. llutz. and L. J. Haverkamp. all of the agrici ultuial staff nt the university and ■ banquet speaker Tuesday night . will lie Dr lumls Sears, prof ssor ; of history and widely known speak er One of the highlights of the ! three day meeting will lie recognition and presentation of awards to bath adult and l-ll club tomato growing champion*' for 1945. Th *e presentations will be made at I o'cl jck Wednesday afternoon.

MANY NEVER SUSPECT CAUSE OF BACKACHES This Old Treatment Often Bn igs Happy Relief Many •uff. nre relieve Ttarvlnc batlraehe qnleldr, t nee theydleeover that rnUeauaa o' lhelrti',utletna.' !-• t I l i.li., ~. '1 hekk!ne>iateNati.rt-e<hi. (w.,yof >eV. Inrttu ■ ir, ■ acufitr.nd-. aeu-oulof liwbl<Kxl. Th' y h,: pr»o«i tieopie r>»«. about 3 pinta h day. When diwrikrof i.icnty fu-.<tk.n p.-m Ite P >i <mous inalt.to n mi.-i in juu, bkxxi. it n a-, eni -e n. -,*lr> t UcUrhe, ih. uiaaUe painu. hi* lain-, 1..5 lof p-p «n l ene.-/y eell.n t up nichle, melting, puftlnen under the ey<heudarhre arid dizziness. Frequent or Mi-nfy piuzsgee with einurtinz ami b’lrnina r .-.rmtimes sleiwa there l« eomethiia wrung wi'h y. r knineyeor H-iildi-r. Ihin’l wait! A»k your for boon’s etit-r. n -t,n .l.int diuiitie, u-ul sueeewfuliy b/ mUloc.a for ovrr 40 year-, boan . alvv happy rr !ief a.-rd will Ul ( >be it m,ha u t kidney 'u ; ,e.i. h o't p-u .n .us wa-U;f;um your Uuvd. Cet Posn'a Fill*.

X ( 2 1/ »?• RANGE TEC / , 'C., , SKILLET 3 ' VL? \J\. 39< i\ CASSEROLE. Fire Heat-fiMMa*’* xWlet. One y King*individualcas- CUSTARD CUI*. Tm? yew yawontee. 9 m die. Zfi J C xrrok. 10 (jz. Hue, Fire King* flaw cup*. 7m. Siit, Ref* 79c V* A Each lOr .Shflll<»w or d*<-p -Sr 19C w- . '■ t & UTILITY PA N V* J I I L PIE PLATE. Fire Fire King*, oblong X A King* glass pie plate glaxs pan. 10 ’ x 6! _■ .. X "17 ) B>< in IDc x 2 in W J AKE ’ AN * ’ ,,rp J V ■' ' i u—.. ■— King* glare pan. Use I A «C * f' ir roa =ter. 1 ~ ~ t ®’i •" HOWL COVER SET. J K W~ ~ ] k O ' PRESCUT 1 LOAF PAN. Fire TUMBLER. PoMied \ i King* pan for bread, crystal glare. Heavy 'X - X meat loaf. 2Hx9*4 and strong. 10 ox. FRUIT IUMBLF.R, vt * in 35c size S<- C| w crystal glare, cut deNitfn i For cut fruh or ju.L THERMOMETER. A a _ 3*2 ox Sc Window outdoor ‘ type. Will register U> / < ’" *■ 50 | RANGE TEC I > t SAUCE PAN pa , Our Reg. Low Price $1.69 x . /* S’ CAie -7 sJC BARREL TUM CO V E RED ' X PWV T HLKK H< * v y du ‘V CANDY DISH. ExV PRICE t/ p|vV barrel-shaped turn- I cellent bridge prne X p t Verutile, 5 1.», ( best- J* btor. 9 «i. axe... be «* ahnv.crgift.Ea.2se V X retiibngisucepen.lVgqt _ | • ■ i TU 39< f *“ IX. friendly So*. <

Canners and fleldmen attending the meet will be given an nppor tunity to xatnine new types of vegetable fanning equipmeiM, and to learn of the latest research developments lit Insect and disea-m control, plant breding, and plant feeding. To Gather Clothing For Shipment East Phil Sauer, city chairman <f th*victory clothing lirive conducted

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t here recently, announced today that he had made arrangements to 1 combine the clothing gathered In I Welle and Adams county Into a Nickel Piute railroad freight car 1 for -hipment to the east. The exact 1 destination of thu shipment will be learned here in th'* next day or two, he said. —__ o— —-— The Metchandise .Mart of Chicago, the world’s largeal privately iperuted building, is built on air right* over a serirei of railroads I tracks