PAGE SIX THE POTHEF.S HERALD Thursday, February Cfi, 1042.

Asks Congress To Adopt Bill For $24 A Week To Jobless

Green Urges All Union Members To Wire Senators And Representatives To Support Plan

Washington. D. C.—The American Federation of Lai Kir railed upon Con­gress to enact without delay the («ov-ernnient-sponsored hill to increase un­employment compensation for millions temporarily thrown out of work by priority orders and canversion of In­dustry to war production.

President William <ireen urired all affiliated unions ami the five million AFL members to wire their Senators and Congressmen to support this vitally necessary relief measure.

Mr. C.reen challenired statements by

Feeing The Facts Willi PHILIP PEARL

P.est labor news in many a long moun is the announcement that Presi­dent lioosevel.t will sit down around the table in the White House with a "labor war cabinet" to work out ways and means of bringing about fullest possible labor participation in Amer­ica's war drive.

This is something the American Fed­eration of Labor has been asking for ever since America laiuichcd its na­tional defense program. It was im­portant then. It is vital now liecause we are in the war ourselves.

Most disappointing labor news of the week is the outright <'IO refusal to get tosrelher with the AFL and work out permanent peace and unity in the American lalnir movement.

The CIO, of course, was on a spot. J.t had John L. Lewis to contend with. Lewis had dumped a peace proposal Ln its lap. Phil .Murray had reason to lielleve this proposal was a "phony.' ' ITe had not been consulted about it in advauec. He feared t li.it it nilirht be the first step by Lewis to seize con­trol of a unified labor movement.

So Murray, in his desperation, not only got; the CIO Executive Hoard to kick the Lewis plan out the window, but also closed the door to any peace negotiations with the AI'L.

I'eaee vs. Truce Organizational unity, Murray said,

Is not the pressing need of the moment. We disagree with him there. It Is .the fundamental labor need of this moment ;md of every moment to wipe out rivalry, dualism and division in tho ranks of labor; to see to it that workers will regard their fellow work­ers as brothers, not enemies; and to unify labor's might and power behind the single goal of democratic progress.

Instead of organ!/ation unity, Mr. Murray envisions functional uni.ty be­tween the CIO and AFL. lie says this can he accomplished quicker and would work oiil heller than actual peace and amalgamation.

In oilier words, Murray Is proposing a labor truce for the duration of the war. And as a vehicle toward (Ids end, lie suggests the new "war labor cabi­net." created by the President.

Now we can see why Murray Is making this proposition. It 's good sales­manship. lie had to have some talking )joint to convince the CIO Executive Hoard lo bar the way to organi/ational unity. So he grabbed at the straw of the President's proposal for a "war lalmr cidil.ne.t." A drowning man will grab at straws. Ami make no inistaUi ulioiit It Murray was in sore straits when lie faced his Executive Hoard and called upon it uol only to break with l^ewls but to reject repeated AFL peaci proposals,

The cio followed the Murray line. It abolished its standing peace com miltee, of which Lewis was chairman, and announced that CIO members in the "war labor cabinet" would act In Its stead.

Not an Alternative The I rouble Is thai I lie President's

proposal was not an alternative to tin I/ewis peace plan or lo the repealed AFL invitations to the CIO lo setII* all differences.

Head the 1'rii<lei11leiter lo I'res idenl William t.reen and *ee whether there is the slightest libit let alone direct mention of labor, peace or a truce contained therein. Kvimi Sherlock Holmes couldn't find any such thing.

Another vilal factor Is that the AFL i i i c u i I m ' I ' s of the "war labor cabinet a re not authorized or empowered to talk peace with the CIO. That is tin 84 tie fund ion of tile All. I'eace Com­mittee, which has been authorized by continuous AFL conventions to do this Job. And no one can or will take away that aulhority from the committee.

Finally, It is absurd to think that this "war labor cabinet" would havi the temerity lo lake up with the Pres­ident of the Culled Slates, the busiest man in the world today, quarrels or disputes between AI'L and CIO unions.

However, it is clear that ill order to get anywhere the AFL and Cio inemliers of the "war labor cabinet' Will have lo g«*t together among them selves on a single program a.nd set of |M»licies governing labor's participation in I lie war.

In the process of developing unity of |Millcy and purfjose, better feeling between the two groups unquestionably will grow. Out of the understandings thus reached, it is quite possible that: a truce on organlzatlunal hostilities for the duration of the war -tacit, at leant—may come about. We ho|ie so. 11 would to a good thing for the Coun­try and a good thing for labor. Hut It is not the same thing as labor peace. It Is not nearly as desirable as labor unity.

We thought we oiiL'lit to maUe that, clear.

opponents of the measure that it is unsound" or intended to bring about

federalization of the social security system.

We are facing a grim emergency," Mr. C.reen declared. "It Is estimated 1hat from two to four million American workers will lose their jobs in the next few months because of conditions forced by the war. These men and women are badly needed by America. We cannot afford to let them sit around idle and starving while industry be­latedly gets remly for war production.

'It Is a cruel paradox that while we know we will eventually have to find a new labor supply of some eight million workers before war production can hit full stride, our immediate problem is to combat wholesale, if temporary, un­employment. resulting from industrial change-overs.

•'Cinder such circumstances, it ap­pears obvious that .the wise tiling to do is to conserve American manpower and to train it for future needs instead *>f letting il go to waste and ruin.

"Such conservation is what this hill is Intended to accomplish. It provides temporary relief for those unavoidably unemployed by supplementing existing unemployment compensation payments with Federal grants. We ask that maximum benefits be lifted to $24 a week for a limit of twenty-six weeks.

"I wish to emphasize that this setup is temporary. The bill provides it will last only during 1!>42. Hy next, year we hope and expect that the present in­dustrial upheaval will be straightened out and that: production will be running smoothly in high gear.

"I further wish to emphasize that there is nothing i.u this proposal which is aimed at destroying the present Fed-eral-State system of unemployment' compensation. It contains no hidden move to wipe out the security estab­lishments of the various stated.

"Finally, I wish to submit to I he American people and to Congress these common-sense quest inns:

"Is it sound to starve four million American workers whose efforts will be niMMled for victory in the war, or Is it sound to keep l hem and their families together in health?

"Is it sound to let these workers lie around idle, or is it. sound to offer .them opportunities for training in war work, as this bill provides?

"Is it sound to have these workers leave their home communities In search of jobs in crowded war production cen­ters where there are no facilities even to house them, or should we try to keep thein where they are and where .they will be urgently needed as soon as the factories which used to employ thein are ready to take them on again?

"I am confident thai the answer of the American pinple and Congress to these quest ions will he prompt uiuict incut of .this essential measure."

Frank P. Font on, National Director of Organization for the AFL, testified in support of the hill before the llousi Ways and Means <'omniillee after Fed­eral Security Administrator Paul Mc-Nutt and War Labor Director Sidney 11111 mn ii had earnestly indorsed .the measure.

Mr. Fenian emphasized that the pro posal is not the brain-child of any in­dividual hut the joint recommendation of representatives of employers and labor organizations serving on the Na­tional Labor Supply Policy Committ«H

RATIONING (From The Magazine of Wall SI ret

Widespread consumer rationing will be a novel experience for Americans, hut It is an inescapable accompuniiucnt of total war. Not even this richest of all countrles can provide simultaneous ly and implements and materials for wur and the normal supply of con­sumer goods. v

Hatiouing is not only a device for tin fairest distribution of a short supply of goods. It is by far (he most effec live single inslrumen! for control of price inflation, especially If coupled with Federal licensing of sellers or other means of assuring compliance with regulations and dealing out pun ishuient lor willful violation. Without It, scarce goods would go to those abl< or willing to pay the highest prices.

It. began with extremely draslh rationing of .tires. The nearby sugar rationing will sharply reduce the cur­rent abnormal demand but will cut normal consumption only moderately For those who do the rationing, topped by the energetic Mr. Henderson, then are many headaches anil no glory of popular acclaim. They will broaden the list of rationed goods no more rapidly than absolute, demonstrated need dictates. So consumption habits are not in for quick revolution—and as regards many kinds of goods, can In maintained for some time out of pros ently accumulated household inven lories. Hut by the end of this year tin ration list probably will be fairly ex­tensive and retail merchants, for the first time in their lives, will uot need to urge customers to buy.

UK IWTIKNT! .Judge Groot: "So you tried to drive

by the officer after he blew his whis tie?"

Petzlnger: "Your honor, I 'm deaf." Judge (irottt: "That may be true

but you'll get your hearing In the morn­ing.'

Consumer Notes Issued Weekly By Consumers*

Counsel Division, A. A. A. Washington, D. C.

10. He sure the coyers of your pans fit tightly, to save Tieat.

SAVE COOKING HEAT Give yourself a black mark each

time you waste fuel in the kitchen. It 's needed in war. Some of the rules to follow to save cooking heat are listed by Consonters' Guide, publication of the Consumers' Counsel Division of the U. S. Department of Agriculture.

1. If you have a gas range, see that all the burners are properly adjusted to burn with a clear blue flame at the right height. A yellow flame means you're wasting fuel. The gas company will adjust them on request.

2. With either an electric or gas range, always start your cooking as quickly as possible hy turning the heating unit or burner on high. Then when the food begins to cook, reduce the heat to Ihe point that will maintain a cooking temperature. Hetiiemher that gently boiling water is Just as hot as water that boils vigorously, and don't waste fuel by boiling water at maxi­mum lica.t.

3. Turn the heat off before, not after, you remove your pots and pans. On an electric range, you can do this considerably before the cooking is done, and finish the cooking on the heat stored in the unit. You'll have to ex­periment to learn just how to do it. •

4. ( 'sethe standard size unit on your electric range as often as you can to save electricity. And don't use the giant burner on your gas range when the simmer burner will do the Job.

H. Don't heat a whole teakettle of water when you need only two cups.

0. Ileat water in the utensil in which it is to be used to save energy. Al­ways cover the container in which water Is heated.

7. Cook all vegetables In the small­est possible quantity of water, just enough to keep tlieui from slicking. It saves vitamins and minerals as well as fuel.

S.llse flat-bottom pans thai are I lie same size, or slightly larger than the heating unit. Pans that are too small waste heat.

{>. Don't scrub the bottoms of your pans until lliey shine. A dull surface will absorb more heat than a bright shiny one.

he covi save Ti

11. Pre-heatiug the oven for short, baking jobs, like biscuits and muffins is expensive. When you use the oven,

an to do as many baking and oven cooking operations as possible.

12. Have food ready when the oven is at. the right temperature.

I, 't. Don't waste heat, by looking too often at the food in the oven. Use a time and temperature chart, then don't peek any more than you have to.

14. Don't use the oven to heat the kitchen unless It 's absolutely necessary.

!•"». If you cook with electricity and live where war industries make big power demands, plan lo do as much of your cooking as you can before l'iv» o'clock, when lights going on in homes, factories and offices cause peak loads.

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KEEP YOl It MAYING MACHINE Ci.lvVN

Check up on your sewing machini periodically. It needs regular cleaning and oiling to keep it working effi­ciently, advises Consumers' Guide, pub­lication of the Consumers' Counsel Di­vision of ihe Department of Agricul­ture.

To clean a sewing machine, use a brush and kerosene, exccpt on tin motor. P.rusii dirt and hardened grease and oil from all the moving parts and see that they are free to move and turn easily. After cleaning, dry III* machine as well as you can with a lint less cloth and then allow it to stand in a warm dry place until any remaining kerosene lias evaporated. 011 Ihe machine as directed in tlu instruction hook that came with it and allow I lie machine (o stand overnight before using it.

Never clean the electric motor with kerosene, t 'se only a dry, dust less doth to wipe il off, and follow the manufacturer's directions about thti quality of oil to use in it.

* * * (ONSIMI K TIME

You may have to cut down Ilu amount of sugar you've been accus­tomed to eating when sugar rntioniu begins, but there are other sweetenings you can use to stretch out your sugar allowance, and satisfy that, sweet tooth. Listen in on Consumer Time, Saturday, February 2N, at 12:1.' p. m. Eastern Time, It' you wan; to know what they are and how to d m- thein in recipes that call for sugar. Consiiin er reporters on the same program will give you valuable suggestions on how to cut your cleaning bills by rcmovin stains froni clothing or other fabrics yourself

Consumer Time Is a regular weekly broadcast of news for consumers. It is produced by the Consumers' Counsel Division of the lT. S. Department of Agriculture and presented in (•oopera-tion with Defense and Non-Defense agencies working for the consumer. You can hear It every Saturday at 12 :1 r» p. in. over the Hed Network of the National Hroadcasting Company.

Congress Asked To Aid Workers*

Deprived Of Jobs $18 Maximum Benefit Was

Too Low, Hillman Told The Committee

HE ALWAYS DOES

Neighbor: "Did you go to the doi tor the other day?"

Man: "Yes I did." Neighbor: "And did lie find out

what you had?" Alan: "Very nearly." Neighbor: "What do you mean, very

nearly?" Man: "Well, 1 had $10 and In

charged me $8."

Washington, D. c. (ILNS).—Ap­proval of a $300,000.000 unemployment compensation fund for war industries was urged by Paul Y. McNutt. Federal Security Administrator and Sidney Hillman, War Production Hoard labor director, in testimony before the House Ways and Means Committee.

The proposed $300,000,000 fund is in­tended to supplement state unemploy­ment compensation benefits, up to $24 i week and wonid he paid to workers temporarily made jobless by changes of plants from jieace time to war pro­duction. McNutt estimated that fewer than 4,out>,<»oo of the .T,.000.0<i0 indus­trial workers would need to be helped.

Hillman tohl .the House committee that, "only by supplementing present unemployment compensation machinery ouhl the Government hope to keep

skilled workers for necessary produc­tion."

Saying that hundreds of thousands of industrial workers had been thrown out of work by conversion of plants from civilian to war production, lie as­serted :

'The Federal Government has a defi­nite obligation to provide some meas­ure of economic assistance for these displaced workers during the period of teiupornI'.v unemployment."

A proposed 20 per cent increase in normal compensation payments provid­ed under a bill now before the commit­tee, "is in my judgment, inadequate," Hillman declared, pointing out that in some .'to states the maximum now is $i*i a week and that addition of 20 per cent would increase it to $18. He said President Koosevelt originally suggest­ed a maximum as high as $24 a week.

Supporting iiis assertion that an $1^ maximum benefit, was too low, Hillman told the committee:

"With a weekly benefit of $18, a skilled worker accustomed to a wage of say $40 a week or more, and to a crtain basic standard of living, would

he under immediate pressure to seek a job elsewhere if none was available locally.

"The difference between $1S and $24 —the amount that I have previously recommended to your committee — might be the determining factor that would induce him lo remain in the community until his former employer had finished retooling. That additional •f(i would help insure him at least the essentials of food and shelter for Ills family.

"This is a very Important considera­tion. We must sit> .te it that there is a trained worker ren^y to operate evqry machine converted to war production."

Cotton, Rayon, Silk Unit Asks 40-Cent Minimum Pay

Washington, D. ,C.—The Industry Committee for the cotton, rayon anil silk branches of the textile industry, convened by Thomas Holland. Admin­istrator of the Wage and Hour Divi­sion, CI. S. Depart men I id' Labor, rec­ommended thai I lie increase in the minimum wage in the industry from I lie present minimum of Wi/* cents per hour to 40 cents per hour.

President Francis J. Gorman and Secretary Anthony Valente of the Unit­ed Textile Workers of America served as labor members of the commlttet representing the American Federation of Labor. Fvidoine was submitted by the A. F. of L. on behalf of all its affiliated unions in the industry in support of tlie 4o-cent minimum, which is l lie highest minimum wage which can he recommended under the Fail Labor Standards Act.

IIIIT THE A FT E It AFFECTS Artist : "I'll give.you $5 if you'll let

me pain! you." Old Mountaineer: "Waal, I dunno." A ri M : "It 's easy money." o. M.: "Hain't no question 'bout

thai. 1 wuz jes' a-wondering how I'd git the paint off afterwards."

X For Women " • • • • TIPS—HINTS—HELPS • • Keeping Ahead of the Timet • 4 • • By MARY MOORE •

FOR BETTER H0MEMAKING During these days of conserving and

saving everything there is a move on in some communities to save all fats and grease and sell it back to the butcher who will in turn send It to be reprocessed for war materials. Hut. if no such move is on in your community why not make soap for your own use at home. Here is a cold water soap which needs no cooking: 1 can concen­trated lye. n lbs. fatj 1 qt. water, /> cup gasolnle, l/2 cup household am­monia, 2 tablespoons borax.

Heat water, dissolve lye in It, add fat, gasoline, ammonia and borax. Place in agate vessel and stir with wooden paddle until thoroughly mixed. Set aside to get completely cold; cut Ln liars ready to use.

Chef's Hints: A half cup of spicy mincemeat added to a standard muffin batter produces wonderful results.

Did you ever substitute fruit juice for the liquid called for in muffins? It makes them delightfully different.

If Johnny won't eat his carrots, boil carrots and potatoes together in equal amounts using as little water as j>os-sible. When cooked, mash together, using the water in which they boiled added to a little milk, seasoning and butter.

Pour applesauce mixed with brown sugar and cinnamon and cloves over a |Mirk roast when nearly done. It 's won­derful.

How long since you've made a plain one egg cake In two layers, splitting Ihe layers and placing between a va­nilla cream filling made by using pre­pared packaged pudding? Use either whipped cream or powdered sugar for top and sides.

A nationally known advertiser gives us this one and it 's good: Mix V/i cups peas, corn, 1 cup canned tomatoes drained, 1 tablespoon onion, IK* cups soft bread crumbs, 3 beaten eggs, cup melted butter and season. Put in buttered custard cups and bake in pan of water 4. r> minutes in a medium oven. Melt l/2 package soft cheese in double boiler, adding 1-3 cup milk. Stir and pour over the munolded vegetable and egg mixture. It 's a delightful surprise for the family.

Have you ever cooked a head of cabbage whole? Place root end down in cooking utensil in one inch of water. Season with sugar and salt, cover tightly and cook until lender. Good with cream or cheese sauce.

Don't be conservative! Whip up some new food combinations: Mix a can of corn into creamed dried beef and serve over hot biscuits.

Lima beans and mushrooms In butter —a delectable change, as is a dish of creamed mushrooms to which a can of peas have been added.

Then you might try mixing cooked celery with green peas. Don't get In a cooking rut!

Detroit Negroes Regain Federal Housing Project

Washington, D. C.—Defense Housing Coordinator Charles F. Palmer and Acting Federal Works Administrator Maird Snyder announced that the So­journer Truth housing project Ln De­troit, Mich., had Imhmi restored to De­troit Negroes, following intervention ln favor of the restoration by Detroit groups backed by the Detroit Federa­tion of Labor, AFL affiliate.

The project was originally built for Negro occupancy, but was turned over to white tenants after tho House Pub­lic Huildiugs and Grounds CommittiH insisted on it as a condition for addi­tional funds for defense bousing.

The decision to make the Detroit project available for Negro workers, as planned, Palmer and Snyder said, "came in response to representations by Detroit city officials, housing authori ties and civilian groups who expressed ti nil belief that the best interest of tin defense program and the city would b« served by permitting Negro families to occupy I he new units."

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C L U B P L A N P A Y M E N T S

Slum Owners Take Advantage Of War To Wreck Public Housing Program.

Says Nathan Straus, Quitting Post Congressional Investigation

Would Seem To Be Very Much In Order

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FUNDS DENIED USHA

President Warmly Praised Mr. Straus' Work As

Administrator

Washington, P. O. (ILNS).—Making a scorching attack on slum ownership, Nathan Straus, retiring as administra­tor of the I'nited States Housing Ad­ministration. charged that interests benefitting from slums are taking ad­vantage of the war (lerlod to wreck the i iovernment's public housing pro­gram.

Ownership and ojieratlon of shuns: is one of the largest and ino^t profitable industries in America, Straus declared, in a letter of resignation, dated .Jan. but which was not made public until I'Vb. 17, when President IJoosevelt ac­cepted the resignation, In a letter prais­ing Straus' work.

Explaining Ids resignation. Adminis­trator Straus said that his continuance in offii 'e would mean enactment by the enemies of public bousing of legislation which would "jeopardize our war ef­fort" and blight the face of America with a scourge of new slums.

Funds Denied 1'SUA In conformance with what he de­

clared was a carefully worked out plan to destroy the I'SllA housing program. Straus declared that the House already has enacted legislation denying funds "to tiie only agency of Government with a record of success in building de­fense housing and turns over the pro­gram to an agency without, experience or competence in this field."

The House hill further provides, Straus pointed out, that defense hous­ing projects must he sold to private interests at the end of the war.

"In effect," he contended, "this means that housing built with public funds shall not he used to serve public needs but shall instead lie sold at bar­gain prices to real estate speculators to beconi the slums that will blight our nation for generations to come."

The Senate, he declared, hail reject­ed tiie worst provisions of the House hill but he added he hail been told on "unimpeachable authority" that the enemies of slum clearance would in­sist on the House version if he re­mained as udministratoi'.

Duty To Quit "Clear" "If no. my duty is clear." he said.

"Tf my continuing as administrator offers even tlie slightest pretext for the enactment of housing legislation that will jeopardize our war effort and will blight the face of America with a scourge ol' new slums, .then I must go."

In furtherance of bis criticism of Congress, the retiring adniinisl rator recalled that on June 2<>, 1>41. the President hail declared more funds for defense housing to he an urgent need. Alt hough six months have elapsed.

Straus pointed out that .the funds have not yet been authorized and that no member of the USHA or any of its local authorities has ever been Invited to testify in the public hearings on this problem lief ore the House commit­tee on Public P.uildings and Grounds.

Asserting thai his agency lias con­structed defense housing, "more quick­ly, more economically, and moiv sound­ly than any other government agency doing defense housing," Straus recalled to the President that in September, 1040, he had declared there should be an immediate start on a program of building 100,000 new homes in defense centers.

Although his estimate was assailed at that time as a gross exaggeration, he said, today they are admitted to be an understatement.

Straus ('ailed "Trail Blazer** In accepting tiie resignation, the

President told Straus: "Yours has been a most valuable

contribution to one of the important reforms of our generation. You have been a trail blazer In seeking and ap­plying the remedy for slum clear­ance. Under your enlightened leader­ship squalid dwellings were replaced hy healthful and wholesome living ac­commodations."'

UNION LABOR BUILDS NEW CHICAGO SUBWAY

Chicago, 111.—Members of organized labor have done all the work on <Md-cago's new subway, which has been under const met ii in for several years and is now .nearing completion. At pres­ent about workers are employed putting on the finishing touches to 20 stations which will he in operation when the subway is opened for tiie use of the public. At the peak of employ­ment 5,000 men were working in the tubes.

While the tunnel was built for trans­portation purposes, it is presumable that it would he used as a shelter in the event that Chicago is ever bombed by Axis war planes.

Ask for Union Labeled merchandise.

FOR BIRTHDAYS

SAY IT WITH FLOWERS

From Your Personal Florists

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1 Week Starting Sunday Spencer Tracy and Katherine Hepburn co-star lor

the first time in "Woman ol the Year."

MORE FUN THAN PHILADELPHiA STORY ! ff you thought "Philadel­phia Story" was rowdy fun—wait! Women will love "Woman of the Year"i

| men will gurgle over it. Katy wants to give only 10% of her time to love, but Spencer is a glutton for kisses!

P I C T U M

in A GEORGE STEVENS Production

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iffinal Screen Original Screen Play by Ring Lardner, Jr. and Michael Kanin

Directed by George Stevens Produced by Joseph L. Mankiewicz

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