The Indianapolis Star from Indianapolis, Indiana • Page 4

THE INDIANAPOLIS STAR, SATURDAY, JUNE 1941. LABOR AID URGES Hoosier Political Squall Takes Back Seal; MAXIMUM INDUSTRIAL UNITY Schricker and Datvson Boost Jersey Cattle AW IS UPHELD AYRES MEN'S STORE Gives You 'Man's Harrison Backs Knudsen In Advocating Long Pull Together. Beamer Discourages Plan To Relax Statute for Women. I I' 0 4 -v iK4 v. Slant" on Cincinnati, June 13, George M.

Harrison, spokesman for 900,000 members of organized la bor, asserted today capital and labor, "at this time particularly, should have unity of purpose." The president of the International Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks, comprised of 14 unions, commented on a plea voiced yesterday by William S. Knudsen, director of the Office of Production Management. A scattering of Indiana manufacturers who sought suspension of state laws on working hours for women because of the national emergency yesterday drew little encouragement from Attorney General George N. Beamer. In an opinion to Thomas R.

Hut-son, commissioner of labor, Mr. Beamer pointed out that state laws specifically prohibit women working In manufacturing industries from midnight until 6 o'clock in the morning. Expresses Opinion. "It is my opinion, therefore, that any relief from the provisions of this act must be obtaiaed from the Legislature, and that no other officer or agency of state government has any authority to suspend its terms or make any exceptions from its provisions," the ruling set out. The manufacturers had asked the State Department of Labor whether the Governor, commissioner of labor or any other state official could suspend or relax provisions of the law so that women could be employed those hours dur "We must pull together so that our way of living will go on long after this show is over," said Knudsen at the dedication of Wright t-, iij xrM7 1 JS' W.limSfeiliV.

fating a fried chicken picnic dinner, topped oil with ice cream and devil's food cake, are Lieutenant Governor Charles M. Dawson (left)) and Governor Henry V. Schricker. Thfi official yesterday were on the. program of the annual field day and picnic of the Indiana Jersey Cattle Club at the farm of William J.

Campbell and Paul W. Canary four mile south of Franklin. He said that much Indiana-pro- preparation for state fair exhibl-duced milk may be destined tojtion. Showers forced the assembly ing the national emergency. travel overseas to England in the into the main barn for part of the 8ttd'' Jt KJJ 1- oi Haon Fouh'4 floie FJI wrao-around I'V't in i-ra'l gj'es, wifh awn .1 TV mPx EN'S CLOTHING SECOM) FLOOR.

I 4 JL (f ml A AS 2. Pi'- Beozh T.et. wrlrkt reifrent oef I I WSh 4 tacK 109 41 honditrthie's, vhiit ir.o'ogram on f'VJ 1 1 for 1.00 fcStfff' mf plain 2.00 i uV44S rW)N4 Jf 1 1 5. Fnaihfrwtight Pajamai, coo and comfortable. In piqut mh 2.00 Tli 6.

Shitr Rayon Sport Shiri in 6 smarf coo'l. form of condensed or powdered i meeting, hut return of clear skies Onlv Through Roneal milk as the American government brought them out injo the open By WALTER F. MORSE. Staff Correspondent of The Star. Franklin, June 13.

Members of the Indiana Jersoy Cattle Club launched plans today to make their brepd an outstanding feature of the Indiana State Fair. Lieutenant Governor Charles M. Dawson, giving one of the principal addresses at the club's annual field day and picnic on the farm Aeronautical Corporation's airplane engine plant. Member of Mediation Board. Harrison, member of the National Labor Mediation Board, said completion of the plant ahead of schedule was a "splendid demonstration of possibilities in the direction of a better understanding and mutual respect between capital and labor." "It is time to explode the myth that capital exists for the profit-motive," Harrison remarked In an interview.

"Industry exists for the benefit of society. It is you and I doing a job to meet consumer demand. Reverses Old Theory. "It reserves the old theory that the individual exists for the benefit of industry. There are two ways in which industrial profit is distributed: In the pay envelope and in the price of the articles produced.

The enlightened industrialist today appreciates the value of both and I believe it safe to say that more and more of them are coming to that view." As for labor, Harrison a writer of the railway labor act and spokesman for American labor at the 1938 Havana congress of 21 American republics reviewed legislation broadening labor's privileges and power, then observed: "With citizenship comes Thi3 type of action could be taken only by repeal of the present law or amendment by the state Legislature, the opinion added. An attempt was made in the last Legislature to strike out the section on women's working hours, but the effort failed. Mary L. Garner, in charge of the bureau of women and children of the State Department, of Labor, said there had been "occasional requests'" from manufacturers that the hour regulations for women be relaxed. of William J.

Campbell and Paul W. Canary four miles south of again. Also on the program were E. T. Wallace, an extension dairyman of Purdue University, and Prof.

For-dyce Ely of the University of Kentucky. Prof. Ely, a veteran cattle judge, classified the 34 animals In the herd maintained by Mr. and Mrs. Canary.

The herd, noted for Its quantity and quality production and for model maintenance, consists of animals ranging in age from 2 to 11 years. Singled out for special mention was Raleigh Majesty Flower, born Dec. 8, 1930, who in nine years has produced 4,253 pounds of this city, urged the club to put its best foot forward at the fair, which is to be held Aug. 20 to Sept. 5.

Mr. Dawson, whose oflice in cludes the job of bfing state com steps up its aid to Britain. Although they didn't come down to the field day in the same automobile, the Governor, a Democrat, and the Lieutenant Governor, a Republican, had luncheon together under the oak trees in the field where the day's events were held. Conversation around the board was devoted mainly to farming. The political squabble now before the Indiana Supreme Court, in which the two olficials oppose each other, wasn't mentioned.

Attendance Record Is Set. Presence of the two leaders probably helped swell the attendance at the meeting, largest in the history of the club. Visitors from outside the state were there, as well as farmers, county agricultural agents and 4-H Club boys and girls from many sections of Indiana. K. Curtis Whitp of Indianapolis, club president, called for careful missioner of agriculture, told the crowd that entries for the state fair now are running ahead of any John B.

Lott Succumbs; previous year and that a total of $170,000 for prizes already has been pledged. butterfat. She is a daughter of Rt- RJrVrlp MaW the foundation cow of the Camn- Ketlrea bicycle lViaKer Governor Henry F. Schricker reminded the breeders nf the Federal government's national defense need for Increased production of milk. "I know the Jersey herds will do their part in this program," the Governor said.

Anderson, June 13. (Special) John B. Lott, 91 years old, retired bicycle manufacturer and businessman, son of a veteran of the Revolutionary War, died today. He came here in 1896 and was a charter member of the local Elks lodge. bell-Canary herd.

David I. Day, who contributes "A Look About at Rural Life In Indiana" to The Star each Monday, was introduced. A concert was given by the Johnson County 4-H Club band, directed by Merrill Henry. U.S. 31 TWO-LANE taken Monday.

The plant, employing 490, makes small parts for aircraft. Roosevelt Asks Unions Stop "Raiding One Another" After Tohin Complains Th ARSOCMTM) rilfcKS. President Roosevelt called yesterday for a moratorium on inter-union warfare In a new extension of his personal efforts to eliminate prduotion-delaying labor disputes. PLANS EXPANDED Defense Project to Link 1 wind or hir wathtr 2.00 C.ZfJ Indianapolis, Jefferson-ville In 2 Years. labor conditions in the Industry.

Union officials refused, however, to accept this proposal and Orton denounced the board as a "labor-busting" organization. MEN'S FURNISHINGS STREET FLOOR. Arisen Ev'tt, Komto, Opera Siippvt with hand' turned leather io; pr. Arhton Opera with hand-turned leather sole. Ji.

I Wine, blue, brown ond black 3.9S pr, -''tS Jf Contract Ratified. tlonal pay for 14,000 workers over the next two years. Across the country, a strike threat, developed at three plants of (hp American Brass Company in Waterbury, Torrington and An-sonia, Conn. Officials of fhe CIO Mine, Mill and Smeller Workers Union said a strike had been authorized, but that no action would be taken pending a meeting Tuesday with the management and representatives of the state labor commissioner. They said the union was asking 10 cents an hour wage increase and had rejected a 4-cent counter offer.

Minimum rates were said by union sources to be 50 cents an hour for women and 60 cents for men in "a great many" classifications. The three plants employ 10,000 workers and are operating day and night on defense orders. In Cleveland, a Federal conciliator was optimistic that work would be resumed soon at the Lamson Sessions Company where the CIO United Automobile Workers established picket lines Monday in protest against alleged "refusal by company olficials to negotiate grievances." Arrangements were made for a collective bargaining poll to be Another coast development was WAGE CONTRACT SKI NED. Officers of the United Aircraft Engine Workers, Local No. 2 announced yesterday the signing of a labor contract with the Mitchel Scott Machine Company, 1841 Ludlow avenue.

The contract provides for full seniority rights, vacation with pay for those employed one year or more, and hourly pay increases of 10 (pnts for day work and 124 cents for night work, with time and one-half for overtime, and double time for Sundays and holidays. The union was organized recently and became the bargaining agent as the result of an election under supervision of the National Labor Relations Board. Pay increases affect 180 workers. Lloyd F. Arnold is president of the union.

MAN ENDS OWN LIFE. Vlncennes, June 13. (Special) Othe Hennon, 73 years old, committed suicide today, hanging hjmself In the coal shed at his home at Oaktown. His wife said he had been in ill health for some time. ratification by AFL machinists of On behalf or Mr.

Stephen Early, White House press secretary, gave newspapermen an oral statement that this was no time for unions to start "raiding one another." Meantime, the House military committee tentatively approved legislation authorizing the President to take over strike-bound defense plants whose management refuses to make use of Federal conciliation and mediation services. The measure also would permit use of troops to prevent unlawful picketing. A final decision was deferred until Monday. Tobln Objects. Mr.

Roosevelt's statement was, a new contract with Consolidated Seymour, June 13. (Special) U.S. 31 will be converted into a dual-lane highway from Indianapolis to Jeffersonville as a national defense project within the next two years, James D. Adams, chairman of the Indiana Highway Commission, announced here tonight. Mr.

Adams made the announcement in connection with the dedication of a new $412,000 bridge Aireraft CorpoVation, San Diego, which has $700,000,000 In bomber 'I MEN'S SUFFERS SECOND FLOOR. over White river on alternate U.S. 1 I. S. AYRES CO.

orders. The agreement, which removed the threat of a walkout, was understood to provide for an increase from 50 to 55 cents in the minimum hourly wage, and for a modified union shop. The union had asked a 60-cent minimum. Other details of the new contract were not disclosed, but a union official said it meant $7,000,000 In addi- in effect, a plea for unions not to enter new fields which would bring them into clashes with other unions and possibly lead to forms of juris dictional strikes. Studcbaker Plans Big Test Building Daniel J.

Tobin of Indianapolis, president of the International Teamsters' Union (AFL), had tele Auburn Rubber Firm Strike Settled; 450 Will Return to Jobs Monday Auburn, Ind, June 13. -P) Some 430 persons will return to work Monday at the Auburn Rubber Corporation, where the United Rubber Workers of America (CIO) have been on strike since June 3. In Indianapolis State Labor Commissioner Thomas R. Hutson today announced settlement of the strike, which brought a picket line clash in which 20 were hurt He and Walter Truman, conciliator, arranged the settlement. Rain Hampers Field Day Activities South Bend, June 13.

(Special) A $2,000,000 engine graphed the chief executive that other organizations, influenced, he said, by subversive elements, were testing building will be erected just north of Studebaker Corpora 31, three miles north of Seymour. Also on the program were Governor Henry F. Schricker and several members of the highway commission. Four surveying parties set out from Greenwood today to survey the dual-lane route, Adams announced. He said the program for 1942 includes establishment of the two-lane highway from Greenwood to Columbus, The following year the double route is to be extended to Jeffersonville, he said.

Mr. Adams gave no estimate of the cost of the project. The military importance of the road lies in the fact that it would link Fort Benjamin Harrison at Indianapolis and Fort Knox, near Louisville, Ky. The Indianapolis Greenwood stretch now is being paved as a dual-lane road. In addition, U.S.

31, aS an important north-south Federal road, carries a huge volume of ordinary traffic. trying to win local groups from "loyal organizations." The CIO chartered a teamsters' Jocal at Minneapolis, Thursday in Its first move into this field. tion's mammoth aviation engine construction and assembly build- ng near the south city limits. Contracts for the new testing It was the second time this week that Mr. Roosevelt had intervened club in front of the Ingersoll Steel and Disc Company.

The assault took place during a CIO strike at the New Castle plant. building will be awarded within The walkout came, he said, because the company hired an efficiency man and on his recommendation instituted a new piecework system in the clicker department which "reduced the earning power of the workers." In this department rubber sheets are cut up in the manufacture of shoe soles 10 days and work will be started personally in labor affairs, aside from his order for the army to take over the North American Aviation Corporation's plant at Inglewood, Cal. at once. The Defense Plant Corpo A rS ration, builder of the engine plant, Shelbyville, June 13. (Special) Announcement was made here last night of the signing of a working agreement between the also will build the testing and toys.

Hutson reported the firm agreed! Stove Mounters Union No. 36, and Studebaker officials said bids had to restore the piece rates in effect the management of the Chambers Corporation manufacturers of been received last Tuesday on original plans for new plant, but kitchen stoves. The agreement was disclosed by Sidney Smith, union president. Terms, not divulged, were reached after negotiations of six weeks. Machinists Back.

On last Monday, he asked the AFL machinists' union to end its trike at 11 San Francisco shipyards and drydocks. The union's executive council, in response to the request, directed the strikers Thursday night to go back to work. The five-week-old strike of less than 2,000 machinists has obstructed work on $500,000,000 of Miip construction and repair in yards employing about 20,000 men. They demanded $1.15 an hour with that changes specifications greatly enlarging the plant made new bids necessary and it is expected that contracts can be awarded within the next 10 days. Harold S.

Vance, chairman of board of directors of Studebaker Union Suspends Walkout Leaders Newark, N.J., June Amid shouts of "let's hang them right" and "drive out Communism," members of local No. 365, United automobile Workers (CIO), tonight suspended 10 members and ordered them tried on charges of Instigat W'M I Corporation, which will operate the construction ana assemoiy nlant and the testing plant, said the new building will contain 64 double time for overtime, rejecting an agreement negotiated by the AFL metal trades which provided before the efficiency expert was brought in and to hire all employes back without discrimination. The company approved the settlement late yesterday and the union last night. The URW has a charge pending with the National Labor Relations Board that the corporation engaged in unfair labor practices by sponsoring a company union. The CIO organization alleged the Tri-State Independent Workers' Union, which signed a contract with Auburn Rubber in April, was company controlled.

The day after the URW went on strike, police and special sheriff's deputies escorted members of the independent union through the picket line into the plant. There were fights and 20 were hurt. The company closed the factory at the request of Governor Schricker. An earlier four-point proposal for $1.12 with time and one-half for overtime. The machinists have peen getting $1 and double time.

Settlement of the shipyards dis ing a 90-minute walkout at the Long Island City (N.Y.) plant of the Brewster Aeronautical Corpo-raticm, busy on defense orders for pute would be another big step in clearing up a west coast situation testing cells. Poor Supervision Blamed In Blast Poor supervision on the part of the management wa responsible for an explosion May 22 that killed 14 men in the Panhandle mine of flehter planes. in which, a few days ago, some The walkout occurred Monday in the mold loft department and in 30,000 to 40,000 men were idle be cause of strikes. volved 50 men. Brewster employs 7,500 workers here and in Long Island City.

Local No. 365 covers Reopening of the North plant returned some 11,000 of Hutson for a settlement was re both plants. workers to production. Revolt Against Strike. the Bicknell Coal Company, It Sr; A seven-man jury will try the 10 members June 27.

If found guilty, their dismissal from the union In addition, several groups have reportea yesieraay oy neu rnju revolted against the strike being ever, members of this union wanted to go back to work and would not interfere with the must be upheld by a two-thirds Studebaker Names Aids For Aircraft Engine Unit Fort Wayne, June 13. (Special) The aircraft engine gear plant ot the Studebaker Corporation will start production here the middle of July, company officials announced today with appointment of part of the operating personnel. George W. Bunner, assistant to R. V.

Vail, vice-president of the Studebaker Corporation, has been named manager of the Fort Wayne plant Virgil Stump, attached to Vail's office at the South Bend plant, will be general superintendent. A. D. Connelly will be maintenance engineer; Howard Williams, tool supervisor, and V. A.

Johnson, traffic representative. Machinery already is arriving for installation in the new plant and production will be started on a small scale, officials said, gradually being increased until 1,400 workers will be required. Heads Insurance Office Cecil B. Ray, former resident of Indianapolis and a graduate of Butler University in 1935, has been appointed head of the Continental Assurance Company agency at Washington, It has been announced by Eugene Adams, Washington, southeastern manager of the Continental Assurance Company. Mr, Ray has been engaged in the insurance business in Washington during the last five years.

While a student at Butler he was a letter man in football and was actrre in campus affairs. conducted by the International son, state director of the Indiana Bureau of Mines and Mining. "The explosion was caused by majority of the local membership. Woodworkers (CIO) against milling plants and logging camps in Farm Labor Reduction an accumulation of methane gas in the second vein, south entry, by the Puget Sound area. An Olympla local with 1,200 members voted to return to work, as did a local at I t.

Reported by Department one or more doors being left open," Washineton. June 13. The Port Angeles, and a mill at Aber deen resumed operations. Agriculture Department reported today a drastic reduction in farm 3 400 RETURN TO WORK. La Porte, June than 400 employes of the Bachman woolen mills returned to work today after a month's strike called by the United Textile Workers (AFL).

The strike was ended by an agreement that calls for unannounced wage increases and The Defense Mediation Board listed the woodworkers' strike as fcvolvlng 12,000 employes of 52 labor supply due to the arart ana industrial employment, but said shortage was not sufficiently great to hamper agricultural production. Mr. Ferguson's report on the tragedy set out. "Coal dust played no material part in the explosion." Reviews Earlier Blast The director also blamed an explosion In the same mine on May 9, in which two men were killed, on "poor supervision." He said that the exact cause of the Ignition of the gas accumulation in the May 22 blast has not been de establishments, but O. M.

Orton IWA president, said 22,000 were on trike. of the Jersey Club continued their meeting. Rain cut short an The union asked 7 cents In crease in hourly wages which start address by Governor Henry F. FINED $25 FOR ASSAIXT. Richmond.

June 13. (Spe at 67 cents for common labor, a estendlon dairyman of Purdue University, and Prof. Fordyce Ely of the University of Kentucky. The two university men were on the program of the Held day, which wm held on the farm of William J. Campbell and Mr.

Canary south of Franklin. Schricker. (Middle) A part of the crowd. cial) Paul Dinkins of New Castle termined. (Top, left) Raleigh Manty Flower, 11-year-old Jerey row, has produced 4,253 pounds of butterfat In nine years, making her outstanding among animals exhibited yesterday at the annaul Held day and picnic of the Indiana Jersey Cattle Club.

Shown with her are (left to right) Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Canary, B. WaHaoe, union shop with a hiring hall, and vacations with pay.

The Defense Mediation Board recommended "Farmers have responded to tne taslt of maintaining production In the face of a labor scarcity and the necessity of paying higher wage rates to hold hands on the farm," the department said. Reports from crop correspondents indicate, the department said, that 11,649,000 persora were working on farms on June 1. This was 247,000 less than a year ago. 'j (Bottom) The Johnson County 4-H Club band played and paraded. Merrill Henry is director of the band, shown marching on a field that the men be given the pay in Mr.

Ferguson said the deaths was fined $25 and sentenced to brought the state mine toll to 35 serve five days in the county jail since July 1, 1940, as compared here by Judge G. H. Hoelscher with the death of 17 in the pre-J when he was found guilty of vious corresponding ll months, 'having struck Jesse Hill with a rtae and go back to work while (Top, right) Driven into the A domniMioK nude a ittkhr of by a sadden shower, members near the farm home..