1928-1929 The Militant Complete Contents 1928 1 Nov 11, 1928 THE MILITANT Published twice a month by the Opposition Group in the Workers (Communist) Party of America Editor: James P. Cannon Associate Editors: Martin Abern Max Shachtman For the Russian Opposition! -Against Opportunism and Bureaucracy in the Workers Communist Party of America! -A Statement to American Communists by James P. Cannon, Martin Abern and Max Shachtman Trotsky and Radek Seriously Ill M. Spector Expelled in Canada Trade Union Questions Pamphlets Coming Concerning Our Expulsion -A Letter to a Comrade by James P. Cannon The Draft Program of the Comintern -A Criticism of Fundamentals by Leon Trotsky A Program of International Revolution or a Program of Socialism i One Country General Structure of the Program The United States of Europe More Open, More Ruthless, Than in the Period of Boom Slogan of a Soviet United States of Europe The Criterion of Internationalism Foreword (To article above) The Right Danger in the American Party (Submitted by the delegation of the Opposition in the American Party to the Sixth World Congress of the Communist International in July 1928 and signed by James P. Cannon, William Z. Foster, William F. Dunne, Alex Bittelman, J.W. Johnstone, Manuel Gomez and George Siskind) Overestimation of the Reserve Powers of American Imperialism Underestimation of the Leftward Drift of the Masses Lack of Perspective of Struggle Our Next Issue The Fortress of the World Revolution Slogans for Today by m.s. [Max Shachtman] The "Outlook" Expose Subscribe! 2 Dec 1, 1928 The Party "Discussion" Opens! by James P. Cannon Swabeck, Glotzer Join Opposition; Expelled Wholesale Expulsions from the Party Begin Minneapolis Kansas City Philadelphia Y.W.(C.)L. Canada New York City The "Ideological" Campaign The Results of the Election by Max Shachtman The Draft Program of the Comintern -A Criticism of Fundamentals by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The Theoretical Traditions of the Party Foreword (To article above) Spector's Statement to the Canadian Party by Maurice Spector In the Next Issue -"The July Plenum and the Right Danger" by Leon Trotsky The Right Danger in the American Party submitted by the delegation of the Opposition in the American Party to the Sixth World Congress of the Communist International in July 1928 and signed by James P. Cannon, William Z. Foster, William F. Dunne, Alex Bittelman, J.W. Johnstone, Manuel Gomez and George Siskind (Continued from last issue) Failure to Orientate Towards New Unions and the Organization of the Unorganized Resistance to Orientation of Active Struggle Against Lewis Machine and for Building New Union in Mining Industry Help Publish the Suppressed Documents of the Russian Opposition! Trotsky's Book and its Bourgeois Critics -The Real Situation In Russia by Leon Trotsky translated by Max Eastman reviewed by James P. Cannon Trotsky, Wolfe and The Forward 3 Dec 15, 1928 THE MILITANT Published twice a month by the Opposition Group in the Workers (Communist) Party of America Editor: James P. Cannon Associate Editors: Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector The July Plenum and the Right Danger by Leon Trotsky T.J. O'Flaherty for the Opposition Whither Foster? Gangsterism! The Draft Program of the Comintern -A Criticism oif Fundamentals by Leon Trotsky (Continued from Last Issue) Where is the "Social Democratic Deviation" The Dependence of the U.S.S.R. on World Economy The Antagonism Between the Productive Forces and the National Boundaries as the Cause of the Reactionary Utopian Theory of Socialism in One Country Foreword (To article above) The Struggle in the Y.W.L. by S. Lovestone Smashes the Right Danger Notice (Maurice Spector has joined the staff of "The Militant" as Associate Editor) The Right Danger in the American Party submitted by the delegation of the Opposition in the American Party to the Sixth World Congress of the Communist International in July 1928 and signed by James P. Cannon, William Z. Foster, William F. Dunne, Alex Bittelman, J.W. Johnstone, Manuel Gomez and George Siskind (Continued from last issue) Insufficient Appreciation of Leading Role of Party and Failure to Build It Opportunist Application of United Front Policy It Can and Will Be Done ("The Militant" will publish despite the doubts of opponents) Letters from the Militants * Kansas City by A.A. Buehler * Vincent Dunne by Vincent R. Dunne * From a Young Coal Miner by Gerry Allard * From the First Communist Legislator by A.C. Miller * The Cleveland Expulsions by Elmer Boich * "You Are Worse Than Fascists" by John Minella "Singing Jailbirds" The Expelled Central Executive Committee Canada New York Philadelphia Cleveland Detroit Chicago Twin Cities (Minneapolis and St. Paul) Kansas City New Haven 1929 1 Jan 1, 1929 Our Appeal to the Party Members (Speech of James P. Cannon at the Plenary Session of the Central Executive Committee, Workers (Communist) Party, Monday, December 17, 1928) Pepper Reports Against Us For the Russian Opposition Bureaucracy and Gangsterism The De-Proletarianization of the Party The Issue of the Party Democracy The Basis of Party Unity A Burglary - Its Political Meaning A National Organization Tour The Draft Program of the Comintern - A Criticism of Fundamentals by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The Fundamental Differences Between National Reformism and Revolutionary Internationalism The Theory of Socialism in One Country as a Source of Inevitable Social Patriotic Blunders Cleveland by John Foley Karl Radek's Appeal for Trotsky -To the Central Committee C.P.S.U. by Karl Radek Vindicating the Trotsky Platform by Martin Abern The Right Danger in the American Party (Submitted by the delegation of the Opposition in the American Party to the Sixth World Congress of the Communist International in July 1928 and signed by James P. Cannon, William Z. Foster, William F. Dunne, Alex Bittelman, J.W. Johnstone, Manuel Gomez and George Siskind (Continued from last issue) The Opportunist Mistakes in the Election Campaign Opportunist Mistakes in Labor Party Work Failure to Build the T.U.E.L. Pacifist and Petty-Bourgeois Liberal Tendencies in the Anti-War and Anti-Imperialist Work Underestimation and False Conception of Work Among Negro Masses Letters from the Militants * New Haven by Samuel Gendelman * A Reaction to Gangsterism by John Justin * A Worker Talks to the Bureaucrats by M.L. Malken * The Affair on Union Square by Pauline Gutringer The Expelled New Expulsions Canada Philadelphia Cleveland Chicago Springfield, Illinois Who Are the Expelled Communists James P. Cannon Martin Abern 2 Jan 15, 1929 Lenin Day Cleveland Meeting Great Success The Platform of the Communist Opposition The Central Committee Orders Another Burglary! Malkin and Franklin Go to Prison Farewell Note From Comrade Malkin by M.L. Malkin [Maurice L. Malkin] Photograph of Maurice L. Malkin Malkin's Statement by Maurice L. Malkin Arrest Philly Comrades The Crisis in the German Party by M.S. [Max Shachtman] A Muddler on an American Scale by A. Lozovsky The Draft Program of the Comintern -A Criticism of Fundamentals by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The Results and Prospects of the Chinese Revolution--Its Lessons for the Eastern Countries and for the Whole of the Comintern On the Nature of the Colonial Bourgeoisie Lenin's Last Words to the Party -The Testament of Lenin Sent to the Central Committee of the Communist Party and Suppressed by the Stalin Regime by Vladimir Ilyitch Lenin The New Needle Trades Workers' Union Appeal to the Convention -To the Central Executive Committee Workers (Communist ) Party of America by James P. Cannon, Martin Abern, Arne Swabeck and Max Shachtman "William Randolph" Lovestone and "Abe" Pepper Expose Us The Letter the Daily Worker Did Not Print by Frederick N. Sard Towards a Weekly The Right Danger in the American Party (Submitted by the delegation of the Opposition in the American Party to the Sixth World Congress of the Communist International in July 1928 and signed by James P. Cannon, William Z. Foster, William F. Dunne, Alex Bittelman, J.W. Johnstone, Manuel Gomez and George Siskind (Continued from last issue) Opportunist Errors in Cooperative Work Denial of Right Danger and Militant Attack Against Left The Rejection of Self-Criticism Right Wing Internal Factional Regime The Social Composition of Lovestone Group Summary and Proposals An International Conference For the Expelled Oppositionists Henry Corbishly Released! Letters from the Militants * A Letter From a Miners' Leader by Joe Angelo * Our N.Y. Mass Meeting * A Revolutionist Against Gangsterism by Giovanni Pippan * "Hot Spur Harry" George Opposition Meeting in Boston The Expelled Canada New York Philadelphia St, Louis Who Are the Expelled Communists Maurice Spector Max Shachtman 3 Feb 1, 1929 Trotsky's Deportation by M.S. [Max Shachtman] A Letter From Trotsky's Wife by Natalia Ivanovna The Struggle in the Coal Fields by Arne Swabeck The Miners' Fighting Spirit Gambling With the Workers' Interests The New Union Must Lead Struggles On the Eve of the Party Convention The Fake Discussion A Factional Excrescence The Role of the Foster Group Opposition Meeting in Boston On the Situation in Russia -A Letter to a Comrade by Leon Trotsky The Method of Stalin The Position of the Right Wing The Threat of Bonapartism The "Advice" of the Capitulators Applying the Opposition Platform The Masses at the Crossroads The Slogan of the Secret Ballot Perspectives of the Struggle Historic Mission of the Opposition Foreword (To the above article) by the editor [James P. Cannon] Miners Protest the Expulsions signed by George Voyzey, Joseph Angelo, Roy Jones, Stanley Horbut, Leone Michelangeli, Domenico Domini and A. Shimkous The Minneapolis Meetings by Vincent R. Dunne The Mink Curtis Arrested in St. Louis Trotsky's Criticism of the Draft Program to be Continued Letters From the Militants * From Sing Sing Prison by Maurice L. Malkin * From a Non-Party Militant by Walter F. Sukut * An Expelled Miner by Gerry Allard * For Open Discussion of Issues by Jos. E. Kucher Fight the Splitters with a Weekly Militant The Expelled Canada Chicago Colorado New York City Cleveland Who Are the Expelled Communists Carl Skoglund 4 Feb 15, 1929 The Platform of the Communist Opposition -Addressed to the Sixth National Convention of the Workers (Communist) Party by James P. Cannon, Arne Swabeck, Martin Abern and Max Shachtman The Position of the Russian Revolution Revision of Leninism and the Crisis in the Comintern The Smoke-screen of "Trotskyism" War Danger and the Defense of U.S.S.R. The Role of American Imperialism The Present Economic Situation and the Working-class Results of the Elections Struggle for a Class Movement of the American Workers Trade Union Policy The Perspective of a Labor Party Work Among Negroes The Stalinization of the American Party Self-Criticism Party Democracy Americanization in the Bolshevist Sense The Party, the Groups and our Perspectives Lovestone Gangsters Stage Riot at New York Meeting to Protest Against the Deportation of L.D. Trotsky Other Meetings of the Opposition 5 Mar 1, 1929 War, Kellogg Pact and the Soviet Union by Max Shachtman Protest Trotsky's Deportation Who Supports Trotsky? Hail to the New Chief? The Communists and the "Progressives" by James P. Cannon Where to Buy The Militant On the Legend of "Trotskyism" * Dear Comrades! by Leon Trotsky * Letter from Preobrazhensky by A.E. Preobrazhensky * Letter from Piatakov * Letter from Elzin by E. Elzin * Letter from Radek by Karl Radek * Letter from Trotsky (Commenting on Radek's Letter) by Leon Trotsky Epitaph for a Scoundrel -Pages from the Record of John Pepper by Ladislaus Rudas, President of the International Lenin School of Moscow Pepper Before the War Pepper During the War Pepper the Social Democrat Pepper and the Bolsheviks Pepper Imprisons Bela Kun Pepper Turns Commissar! The Communists Force Pepper's Resignation Pepper Wants a Second Party Chicago Comrades Protest The Draft Program of the Comintern -A Criticism of Fundamentals by Leon Trotsky (Continued from Previous Issue) Join the Campaign for a Weekly Militant Platform of the Communist Opposition (Continued from previous issue) The Party Organization Trade Union Factions Agrarian Work Young Workers League Philadelphia Meeting Cannon Meetings in Boston Letters from the Militants * A Voice from Prison by Maurice L. Malkin * A League Member on the New York Meeting by Paul Green * From a Detroit Communist by Alex Schriber * A Minneapolis Militant by Oscar Coover Picture of Oscar Coover with the caption "Slugged by Lovestone-Foster gangsters at Minneapolis meeting) * Proletarian Youth Against Gangsterism -A Statement to Down-Town Unit No. 2, Young Workers League of N.Y. signed by Joe Burton, Mac Kudler, Irving Spreiregen. Joseph Fox, Harold Robins and Jean Tishman Copies of First Issue of Militant Wanted New Expulsions Boston New York St. Louis Detroit Richmond, California Williston, N. Dakota Birmingham, Alabama Toronto, Canada Who Are the Expelled Communists Vincent R. Dunne Helen Judd 6 Mar 15, 1929 The Results of the Party Convention by James P. Cannon The "Issue" at the Convention The Mobilization Against Foster A Free-For-All Fight The Open Letter of the E.C.C.I. The Question of "Americanization" "Methods of the Bourgeois Parties" New York Workers Protest Trotsky's Exile -Stalinists Plan Pogrom -- and Stage Fizzle Who Supports Trotsky? -More on Counter-revolution's United Front with Trotsky Youngstown Meeting Minneapolis is Leading in the Weekly Drive The Civil War in Mexico by Max Shachtman Some Remarks on the Sixth Congress by Leon Trotsky Activity in Cleveland by Elmer Boich The Draft Program of the Comintern -A Criticism of Fundamentals by Leon Trotsky Stages of the Chinese Revolution Stalin Versus Bucharin -The New Struggle in the Russian Communist Party Where to Buy THE MILITANT New Material From Comrade Trotsky Call for a National Conference of the Opposition from The National Action Committee by J.P. Cannon [James P. Cannon] New Pamphlet Soon Letters from the Militants * From a Minnesota "Renegade" by C.R. Hedlund * The "Organizers" Who Disorganize by Martin C. Payer, Sec'y Local Opposition New Expulsions New York City Springfield, Ill. Cleveland Who Are the Expelled Arne Swabeck Albert M. Glotzer 7 Apr 1, 1929 Trotsky's Reply to Stalin -To the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union - To the Executive Committee of the Communist International by Leon Trotsky Comrade Trotsky to the American Opposition Next Steps in the Struggle -Material for the National Conference Discussion by James P. Cannon Boston Works for a Weekly Militant Fund A New Dawes Plan for the Old by Max Shachtman An Opposition in England Read Now -The Draft Program of the Communist International by L.D. Trotsky With an Introduction by James P. Cannon Industrialization and the Peasantry by Martin Abern Two Meetings in Chicago After the Dress Strike Will Hoover Recognize Russia? Il Duce Speaks up for Stalin The Draft Program of the Comintern -A Criticism of Fundamentals by Leon Trotsky (Continued from previous issue) Democratic Dictatorship or a Dictatorship of the Proletariat Stalin Gains a New Friend A Comrade for Minor Where to Buy THE MILITANT What! No Unity? Letters from the Militants * A Letter From a Communist Farmer by A.C. Miller * Activity in Kansas City by A.A. Buehler * Kruse Crushes Trotsky in Chicago by Walter P. Sukut * The Work in St. Louis by Elmer McMillan * He Writes What Many Think * To All Esthonian Communists! by P. Schwalbe, Secretary, Esthonian Group ("Esthonian is a variant spelling of "Estonian.") * Another Boston Meeting Who Are the Expelled Communists Joseph Keller Anthony Refugee B. Morgenstern 8 Apr 15, 1929 Four Days With Trotsky -An Interview with the Bolshevik Leader who Was Exiled to Constantinople by Maurice Paz -- Paris Another Stalinist Pogrom in New York Stalinites Begin the Attack The Organization of the Pogrom Let the Workers Judge Them The Labor Revolt in the South Native Americans in Revolt Tactics of the Communists Philadelphia in Campaign for Weekly The Coming Election in Great Britain by Maurice Spector The Loyal Oppositions England's Economic Position Weakness of Communist Party The Anglo-Russian Committee Trotsky on England Organize the Unorganized Communists by James P. Cannon Some Membership Figures Loss of the Revolutionary Syndicalists Revolutionary Workers With Us The Illinois Miners Convention by Arne Swabeck The Weak Opposition The Status of the Left Wing The Task at Present The Splitters at Work -The I.L.D. and the T.U.E.L. Removed from the I.L.D. Attempt to Remove Voyzey What Will Be the Result? Mass Meeting in Trenton The Draft Program of the Comintern -A Criticism of Fundamentals by Leon Trotsky (Continued from previous issue) Adventurism as a Product of Opportunism Canada's Protest Against the Deportation To the Y.W.L. Convention -A Statement of the Expelled Communist Youth The Struggle of the Opposition The Situation in the American League The "Accomplishments" of the Present Leadership The Capitulators in the Minority For the Opposition Platform! Where to Buy THE MILITANT A Page of Letters from the Militants * "Have Backbone in Principle" by K. Czapko * The Situation in Youngstown by Charlie Byrne * From a Non-Party Rebel by Arvid S. Carlson * Greets Progress of Youth by Gerry Allard * An Answer to Gangsterism by Helen Horn * From an Iowa Fighter by I.A. Blasutch The Expelled New York City Wilmington, Del. Toronto, Canada The Opposition in Cleveland Sixty-three Bolsheviks on Hunger Strike in Russian Prison Gangsterism in Philadelphia Trotsky Cannot Enter Germany New Material from Trotsky 9 May 1-11, 1929 Letter to the Russian Workers by Leon Trotsky The "Armed Struggle" Slander The Strength of the Soviet Power The Banishment from Russia Lenin's Testament The "American Dollars" The War Against the Leninists Com. Trotsky on Jay Lovestone, Foster, Pepper and Our Tasks Today! -In the Next Issue May Day -- and After American Imperialism The American Labor Leaders The Fight for a Class Movement For Unity and Solidarity The Tasks of the Communists Our Conference and the Trade Unions by James P. Cannon The Importance of our Conference The Trade Union Question Our Conference and the Progressives Our May Day Meetings The Minneapolis Elections -Comrade C.R. Hedlund Is Our Candidate for Mayor by Vincent R. Dunne In Spite of the Split Shady Proposals of the Lovestoneites Our Candidate The Lost Leader Uniting the Textile Struggles by M.S. [Max Shachtman] The Successes Achieved The Task of the Militants A Letter to International Labor Defense by James P. Cannon, Max Shachtman and Rose Karsner Stalin Praised by Labor's Foe The Draft Program of the Comintern -A Criticism of Fundamentals by Leon Trotsky (Continued from previous issue) Soviets and Revolution The Stalin-Rykov Wage Policy -A Leaflet of the Russian Leninists-Bolsheviks Comrades! Workers! In the Next Issue More about the T.U.E.L. Form Opposition Group in China Two Fables A Fable by Krylov A Fable by Moissaye J. Olgin A Page of Letters from the Militants * An Illinois Coal Miner by Joseph Angelo * A Worker on an Oppositionist by M.B * A Pittsburgh Worker by James Sifakis * From a Steel Worker by Denis Plarinos The Expelled New York City Boston Chicago Who Are the Expelled Communists O.R. Votaw Julius Rosen Sol Lankin Joseph Friedman An Appropriate Appointment.... The Splitters in St. Louis Trotsky and the Fascisti 10 June 1, 1929 Conference of the Opposition Communists -Formation of the Communist League of America {Opposition} by James P. Cannon Disputed Questions General Summary Opposition Progress in Minneapolis Vote Tasks of the American Opposition -A Letter from Comrade Trotsky -To the American Bolshevik-Leninists (The Opposition) -Editors of "The Militant" by Leon Trotsky The Party is "United" Again! -Latest "Open Address" of the E.C.C.I. The Motive of the Decision The New Leadership Another Factional War The Duty of the Opposition What the T.U.E.L. Conference Should Do by M.S. [Max Shachtman] Bittelman on the Cross -A Hard Luck Story Stalin in the Canadian Communist Party by Maurice Spector The Draft Program of the Comintern -A Criticism of Fundamentals by Leon Trotsky (Continued from previous issue) Max Comes Clean The Expelled Guelph, Ontario Chicago Detroit Boston Mass Meeting in Boston The Building Trades Situation by M.A. [Martin Abern] Reasons for Decline The Public Works Illusion Fight for Mooney and Billings Twelve Years in Prison Only the Workers Can Free Them In Jewish -The Real Situation in Russia by Leon Trotsky Help the Imprisoned Bolshevik-Leninists! by T.T. 11 Jul 1, 1929 Gastonia New Split Begins -Lovestone is Expelled Banquet for Balbo -Exile for Trotsky Party Members Protest Balbo's Reception A Letter on the Capitulators by Leon Trotsky What Capitulation Means The Use of the Bourgeois Press The Progressives Meet Socialists at the Conference Role of Progressive Leaders False Tactics of the Party Plain Talk Needed Note The British Labor Government by Maurice Spector The MacDonald Program The Defeat of the Communists Revolutionary Perspectives in India -A Letter to Trotsky by F. Dingelstaedt The Nature of Indian Industry Proletariat Independent Small Producers Groups "Outside the Classes" Bourgeoisie Grand Total Proletariat Must Lead the Struggle The Draft Program of the Comintern -A Criticism of Fundamentals by Leon Trotsky (Continued from previous issue) The Question of the Character of the Chinese Revolution On the Reactionary Idea of Workers' and Peasants' Parties for the East Behind the Scenes in the Russian Party Bucharin's Air Journey Bucharin and Tomsky Resign Bucharin's Platform and Kamenev's Whom Piatakov Will Obey! The Capitulators and the Deportation Zinoviev and Stalin The Rights Dare to Criticize the Master! by G.G. The Daily Worker Eats Crow Putschism and May Day in Berlin by Max Shachtman Into a Putschist Swamp Into Zoergiebel's Trap The Attack by the Police The Party Continues With Self Delusions The Collapse of the Protest Strike The Defeat in Saxony The "Left" Zig-Zag of Centrism Losovsky Versus Losovsky The Losovsky of Yesterday The "New Line" in the United States The "United Front With One's Self" The Needle Trades Situation The Young Plan How German Workers Must Be Squeezed A Center for World Exchange False Hopes for Stabilization Trotsky the Millionaire 12 Aug 1, 1929 War Clouds in the East -China Provokes Russia First of August! -What Will "International Red Day" Bring (This document has been prepared and signed by the editors of the new international magazine "Opposition" soon to appear) Comintern Policy in England Germany and China False Estimate of the Situation A New Growth of Reformism "Red Day" Condemned to Failure Irresponsible Slogans What is to be Done? Gastonia in Danger England Bars Trotsky The End of the Cloakmakers Strike by M.S. [Max Shachtman] Facts About the Settlement Organizing the Bosses Errors of the Left Wing Prepare for the Future War in the Indep't Workmen's Circle by L. Schlosberg, Ex-National Executive Committee, Independent Workmen's Circle The Crisis in the Communist Party by James P. Cannon The Stalinists and the Right Wing The Opposition and the Right Wing Failure of New Leadership Strengthening the Right Wing The Way Out of the Crisis Karl Radek and the Opposition by Leon Trotsky Radek's Impulsiveness Radek's Right-About-Face The Theses of Comrade Radek by Leon Trotsky The Anti-Kulak Agitation Fraudulent Self-Criticism Problem of the Comintern The "Value" of the C.I. Program The Chinese Revolution The Draft Program of the Comintern by Leon Trotsky The Benefits Obtained from the Farmers' and Peasants' International Must Be Probed The Secret Resolution Against Bucharin adopted by the last Plenum of the C.C. of C.P.S.U. Foreword Stabilization and the Right Wing The Right and the Party Regime The Organization Removals Remember Comrade Malkin The New Progressive Movement by Arne Swabeck New Spirit in Old Unions Beginning of Revolt Left Wing Tactics Vincent St. John (Obituary) Tempus Fugit 13 Aug 15, 1929 United Front for Gastonia -Fight the Frame-up! Defend the Right to Organize and Strike! by the National Committee, The Communist League of America (Opposition) Danger Signals in the East Where Is the Left Wing Going? -An Answer to William Z, Foster with a Footnote on his Political Biography by James P. Cannon The Real Differences The Progressives The Slogan of Unity Foster's Zig-Zag Record 2 Years After Sacco and Vanzetti The Lesson of Class Justice The Movement Must Be Revived Bucharin Formally Ousted Peace Talk -Smoke-screen for War A World Armed to the Teeth America's "Pacifism" in Europe Who Is Leading the Comintern Today? by Leon Trotsky Theoretical Dishonesty Bela Kun and Pepper Varga Manuilsky Valetsky Summing Up the Fur Strike The Failure to Estimate the Defeat Foster On Retreats New Unions and the Communists From Gompers to Stalin (The evolution of William Z, Foster) Foster and Gompers Foster and the War On the International Right Wing -A Letter to Boris Souvarine by Leon Trotsky Position of the Brandler Group Thalheimer on the Russian Discussion The Secret Ballot The Vacillators The Rumor Factory Lovestones Appeal to Party by Max Shachtman The "Speculation" on Bucharin and Stalin Lovestone's Cablegram Bedacht on Goldfarb-Bennett All Quiet on the Unity Front I.L.D. Reorganized Again Chicago Gets a Graduate The Aftermath of "Red Day" The Masses and "Red Day" The Phrasemongers Rant A Stalinist Provocation 14 Sep 15, 1929 The T.U.E.L. Conference at Cleveland -A Forecast of the Work of the "New Trade Unio Center" by M.S. [Max Shachtman] No Illusions on the Gastonia Trial Lovestone's Burglaries An Apologetic Progressivism Party Splitters and Gastonia Another Rumor Nailed Piatnisky's Figures A Weekly by Nov. 7 Wicks Speaks Up -A Warrior Against Trotsky Bares Underhand "Red" Plot to Use Unions to Ruin United States Government Breaks With Party Work for American Legion No Use for "Reds" Expelled for Defeat United Front is Broadened 2 New Opposition Papers A Victory for Us in Austria Words Forgot -Yaroslavsky on Trotsky How Yaroslavsky Once Wrote A "Leader of the Revolution" The Sino-Russian Conflict and the Opposition by Leon Trotsky The Industrial Situation by Arne Swabeck The Textile Workers On the Railroads Building and Automobiles The Ripening Movement The "New Line" and Leninism A Gangster Assault -An Oppositionist Beaten in the Union Office Who is Leading the Comintern Today by Leon Trotsky Warski Klara Zetkin Smeral Kolaraov Kuusinen Petrovsky-Bennett Hey! What's This? Plenum Coming Bulletin of the Opposition (Bolshevik-Leninists) -In Russian The Cult of the "Third Period" by Maurice Spector The Fifth Congress Juggling With "Periods" Slogans for Gastonia I the Next Issue The Party's Election Program in New York Party Progress -The 3rd Period Hits St. Louis by Martin C. Payer Two Letters From Afar * A Letter From Alfred Rosmer by A. Rosmer [Alfred Rosmer] * From the Chinese Opposition by P. for the Action Committee of the Chinese Opposition The Sacco-Vanzetti Meetings Communist League Activities New York City Chicago, Ill. Minneapolis, Minn. St. Louis, Mo. Birmingham, Ala. Richmond, Ca. Boston, Mass. Kansas City, Mo. Williston, N.D. 15 Oct 1, 1929 The Drive for the Weekly Lynch Law in Gastonia Chiang Kai-Shek's War Drive Mass Meeting -The Crisis in the American Communist Movement (Speakers James P. Cannon, Martin Abern and Max Shachtman The T.U.U.L. Conference by S. The Delegation at Cleveland A Forum Against the Opposition A New Federation of Labor The "Leftists" as Opportunists Cleveland and Unorganized Labor by James Young A Lovestone Paper Coming "Burglary Bolshevism" At Last! News of Bucharin.... The 5-Year Plan -How Stalin Builds Socialism Once Again: On Brandler and Thallheimer by Leon Trotsky Malkin's "Statement" Palestine -- Pogrom or Revolution? by Max Shachtman Palestine and the Empire The Nationalist Misleaders The Arab Congress The Role of the Forward The Arab Leaders The Freheit's Zig-Zag Who is Leading the Comintern Today? by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Martinov 10th Plenum of the Communist International How Not to Build New Unions The Cult of the "Third Period" by Maurice Spector (Continued from last issue) The Comintern Rights Ultra-Left Adventurism of Centrists "Class Against Class" All's Well in the Party, Says the Daily Worker! Good-By Pepper! -The Passing of an Adventurer Letters from the Argentine and from England * To Martin Abern by R. Guinney from Buenos Aires * From Helston, Cornwall, England by M.S. Communist League Activities Toronto, Canada New Haven, Conn. Philadelphia, Pa. Springfield, Ill. Minneapolis, Minn. Chicago, Ill. Kansas City, Mo. New York, N.Y. Boston, Mass. 16 Oct 15, 1929 THE MILITANT Published twice a month by the Communist League of America (opposition) Editorial Board: Martin Abern James P. Cannon Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Massacres at Marion * The Trial at Charlotte * 5 Workers Murdered The "Impossible" Weekly Vote Communist! from the National Committee, Communist League of America (Opposition) Holland Bars Trotsky Party Plenum Opens Hoot! MacDonald Briand's Plan for a United States of Europe by Arne Swabeck Briand's Proposal Trotsky and the Slogan The Soviet U.S. of Europe Lovestone Issues a Dishonest Document Beg Pardon! Who is Leading the Comintern Today? by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Lenzner Losovsky Raskolnikov Roy Katayama The Mine Battle -Corruption in Illinois Battle by Joseph Angelo New Opposition -Among the Russian Youth The R.R. Unions -A Split-up Labor Movement by C .R. Hedlund The Removal of Bucharin by Maurice Spector The "Infallible Old Guard" The Centrists and the Right The Conflict in the Muste Group The Sentiment in the Ranks The Fear of Green by M.S. [Max Shachtman] Thaelmann on the Toboggan A Lecture in Boston -"Pogrom or Revolution in Palestine" by Max Shachtman Unemployment in the Auto Industry by Barney Mass A Bad Habit We Made A Little Mistake A New Opposition Paper The Clothing Strike in Minneapolis by Carl Cowl Letters From the Militants * The T.U.U.L. Conference by Rebecca Sacharow * Activities in Minneapolis by Vincent R. Dunne * The Strike in K.C. by Charles Curtis * The Party in Pittsburgh by James Sifakis Communist League Activities Minneapolis, Minn. Boston, Mass. Toronto, Canada Pittsburgh. Pa. Chicago, Ill. New York, N.Y. St. Louis, Mo. Philadelphia, Pa. Kansas City, Mo. Richmond, Calif. Working for Gastonia letter from Communist League of America (Opposition) Chicago Branch, Per Arne Swabeck 17 Nov 1, 1929 12 Years of Red Russia! Class Justice and Revenge in the South Next Number of the Paper Is the First Issue of the Weekly Militant The A.F. of L. Convention by Maurice Spector Comrade Rakovsky's Appeal -- Stalin's Reply (A letter by N.B. and a report on subsequent developments) Our Russian Organ Minneapolis Meeting What MacDonald "Accomplished" here by Max Shachtman Three Conferences for Defense of Gastonia Who is Leading the Comintern Today? by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The "Rallies" Bucharin Stalin Once Again--Palestine! The Coming Dress Strike -A Talk with the Left-wing Needle Trades Union Members A Cowardly Paper Wicks at Large Again "Let Not Thy First Page Know What the Second Page Sayeth" Next Steps in the Textile Field The Left Wing and the Workmen's Circle A Party Plenum of Cliques -The Mechanics of the Coming Struggle within the Party Nadir Khan, Liberator of Afghanistan, Will Convoke a National Assembly The Real Situation in Russia Letters From the Militants * The Lewis-Farrington Fight by Joseph Angelo * Purging the Canadian Sportsmen by Maurice Quarter * From an American in Berlin by S. Gordon [Sam Gordon?] Communist League Activities * Suspension of O. Carlson from the Communist League * St. Louis Meeting 18 Nov 30, 1929 The Illinois Miners' Struggle * Crash in the Stock Market The Causes of the Crash Where the U.S. Will Press * The Conference at Belleville by Joseph Angelo A Convention of Speeches Watt's Speech Angelo Urges Bolters Return Stalinism and Union Democracy Trotsky Greets the Weekly Militant The N.Y. Vote - A Warning Sign S.L.P. Beats C.P. Why the Falling Vote? What's Happening in China? -A Question That Every Communist Must Ask Himself and Answer by Leon Trotsky Zinoviev's Analogy The Perspective of the Adventure Schlesinger Prepares His Dress Strike -While Foster Almost Changes the Line--With the Help of a Cable from Losovsky The Class Struggle is Over! Yesterday's Wisdom Now a Trap A New Address Throughout the World of Labor * The Czecho-Slovakian Elections by H. Lenorovich Bulletin * The E.C.C.I. Plays with the Life of the Austrian Party by Kurt Landau * The Labor Movement in Greece by M. Klados * The Chinese Communists and the Sino-Russian Conflict On the Twelfth Anniversary of the Russian October by Leon Trotsky The New Unions and the Communists by James P. Cannon The Foster Wrecking Crew The Need for Workers Democracy The Mechanical Control Disease Minneapolis for Gastonia Hedlund Speaks on Case Minneapolis Classes Open The Next Issue Who is Leading the Comintern Today? by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Stalin and the Emigrants The Three Basic Lines The Stalinist Defeat in Staunton by Albert Glotzer Protest Daily Worker Lies Watt Declares Position The Daily Worker Lies Like Hell -A Letter Sent by the Staunton Miners' Conference to the Poison Pen Artists by Edw. C. Morgan, Sec'y Sub-District Conference, National Miners Union Demands Retraction Daily Worker Falsehoods An Authorized Statement Letters From the Militants * The Belleville Conference by Elmer McMillan * Party Progress in Boston by L. Schlossberg * Amter's Shop Bulletin by Charlie Bryne * Stalinist Destruction by John Mihelic Where to Buy The Militant 19 Dec 7, 1929 THE MILITANT Published Weekly by the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: Martin Abern James P. Cannon Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Hoover's Building Plan Swindle -Lots of Promises to the Jobless by Martin Abern Hoover "Stabilizes Capitalism" How About the Unemployed? The Public Works Panacea` Organize to Fight! Congress Opens -For the Master A Christmas Gift to the Boss The Wage Cut Drive U.S. Intervenes in Sino-Russ Conflict Disarmament and the U.S. of Europe by Leon Trotsky How Can Europe Be United? Disarmament a la American The Imperialist Dictatorship of America The Soviet United States of Europe Stalinists Raid the Co-ops -The Party Wins Another "Victory" in Superior! by Vincent R. Dunne The Hi-Jackers at Work Reckless Party Adventure No Turning from the Left! The Thieves Fall Out in the Miners Union by Arne Swabeck Wrecking a Great Union Possibilities of New Union What Kind of a New Union Throughout the World of Labor * Before the Capitulation of Bucharin by R., update by P. * The Conference of the German Right Wing by F. ST. The Aftermath in Palestine by J. Pera * Quotes From Moscow Worker (No. 209, September 11) Moscow Worker (No. 208, September 10) Moscow Worker (No. 210, September 12) Youth Pravda (August 25) Browder's Dazzling "Logic" A Most Remarkable Corpse Is the A.F. of L. Becoming Progressive by Arne Swabeck Lewis and Woll to the Rear The Scripps Editorial The Convention and the South Furuseth Bursts Out The Next Issue The Communist Defeat in Czecho-Slovakia by H. Lenorovics The Shift in Class Relations The Fascists Gain A Stalinist "Mass Party" "The Party Masses Are to Blame" Where the Fault Lies The Capitulation of Bucharin -What Are the Prospects of the Right Wing Now? by Max Shachtman Bucharin Will Fight the Right! The Roots of the Right Wing How the Right Can Fight A New Right-Center Bloc The Party's Adventure in the I.W.C. A Reaction Sets In Left Wing Workers vs. C.P. Where to Buy The Militant 20 Dec 14, 1929 Illinois Miners Out on Strike Bill Green's Pledge to Hoover Five New Cruisers by 1933 Accorsi Trial Opens Haiti in Revolt! -5 Killed, 20 Wounded by U.S. Marines in First Encounter Hoover the Peace Lover Enter: the Nat'l City Bank Chiang Kai-Shek's Collapse Schlesinger's Bright ideas -He "Abolishes" the Class Struggle; the Stalinists are Still Deciding "the Line" Schlesinger Praises Tammany A Strike--But Not For Wages An Imperative Question "The Freest Country in the World" (Examples of that "freedom" at work) Wilson's Siberian Adventure Ends The Textile Union -The Party Chops Off Another Head Throughout the World of Labor * The Real Victor in the German Elections by Kurt Landau * A Letter from Stalinist Exile by A.B, A Letter to the Bulletin of the Russian Opposition * Tardieu, the Man of the Hour by P. Naville Communism and Syndicalism by Leon Trotsky The Party and the Trade Unions Revolutionary Syndicalism and Communism The False Principles of Syndicalism The Real Autonomy of the Trade Unions Is Not Assailed by Party Leadership The Character of the Party's Direction Depends Upon Specific Conditions The Political Independence of the Trade Unions is a Myth The Syndicalist League, Embryo of a Party The Proletariat Does Not Demand the "Autonomy" of the Trade Unions but a Correct Leadership The Fetich of Trade Union Unity ("fetich" is a variant or misspelling of "fetish") The Character of the Trade Union Opposition The Policy of the Communist Party The Tasks of the Communist Left To Be Sure! To Be Sure! But That Was in the Second Period! (From a speech of Stalin at the 14th Congress of the Russian Communist Party, December 1925) Greetings Sent to the Weekly From Chicago From Minneapolis by Vincent R. Dunne From Kansas City by A.A. Buehler From Boston by Antoinette Konikow "Hoover Brings You Peace and Plenty" by Max Shachtman What Price Kellogg Pact? U.S. Naval Progress For Workers at Home Build! But How? Hoover Offers No Solution The Struggle For Markets Why We Publish The Militant A Rallying Point Party Defeated in the I.W.C. -Stalinist Policy in Independent Workmen's Circle Ends in Bad Retreat Boston The Progress in the Past The Punitive Expedition! The Latest Agreement Against Fake "Impartiality" The Party Cliques Are Still Busy A Report on the Russian Situation by the Moscow Correspondent of the Daily Worker Prosperity As Usual Letters From the Militants * 3rd Period Hits Daily Worker by K. Wilkes * Moving Ahead in Minneapolis by Carl Skoglund * Daily Worker Expert by R.G. * The Sports Movement in Canada by Maurice Quarter Constitution of the Communist League Name Purpose Membership Organization Administration Dues & Initiation Discipline Conferences Where to Buy The Militant 21 Dec 21, 1929 Accorsi Frame-Up is Smashed Evidence is Too Shabby Prosperity As Usual Pea-ce Soup A La Hoover (Political Cartoon Labor Fakers Sold Out Mooney Mooney the "Trouble-Maker" The Fakers' Private Opinion Illinois Miners on the March! -Cossacks Used, but the Miners Don't Scab by Arne Swabeck Capitalist Solidarity Strike Shortcomings Rally All Support! The Auto Show and the Auto Slaves by Peter Hansen Cars for the Leisure Class Ford's "Paradise" for Labor Opposition Group Formed in Argentina! by R. Guinney Hoover's Building Panacea America's Record in Haiti -Extracts from Dr. Ernest Gruening's Senate Testimony on Haiti in 1925 U.S. Wants Haitian Customs Haitian Revenues Seized Slave Laws by U.S. Marines "Unanimous!" -A Meeting of a Party Conference by Michael Kozlov How Time Does Fly in the Russian Party! The Defense of the Soviet Union and the Opposition by Leon Trotsky Groupings in the Left Opposition Formalism Instead of Marxism Revolutionary Aid or Imperialist Intervention Pacifism instead of Bolshevism Throughout the World of Labor * The State of Mind of the Capitulators * Hugenberg's Victory at Kassel by Volkswille * The Movement in South America by R. Guinney Lovestone and the Russian Revolution by M.S. [Max Shachtman] The Revolution and the International "A Tail to a Russian Kite" Lovestone Wants "Information" The Choice Must Be Made Friendly Advice to an Unfriendly Critic Remember Mr. Bessedovsky Hail the Weekly Militant! The Russian Opposition Replies to the Capitulators by Christian Rakovsky Between Two Fires Defects in the Opposition Arguments of the Capitulators Radek is "Always Ready!" What Radek & Co. Overlooked Letters From the Militants * An Oppositionist in Berlin by S. Gordon [Sam Gordon?] * Stalinist Progress in K.C. by John Mihelic * Working In Grand Rapids by Fred Wedler The Fight of the Chicago Cleaning Shop Workers The Bosses' Anti-Union Drive Bosses Declare a Lockout 22 Dec 28, 1929 Marion Killers Freed -Acquit Deputies Who Murdered Six Strikers Naval Conclave Sure to Crash France Wants Submarines Thieves Cannot Agree Unemployment Grows with Business Decline by Harvey O' Conner Heavy Business Decline The Mooney Frame-Up -Governor Passes Buck Again The Real "Risks in Industry" -More Mine Deaths in W. Va. Miners of Illinois Fought Big Odds by Arne Swabeck Was Strike a Mistake? A Communist Scare Coming Foster on Strike Strategy! Fishwick's "Progressivism" A Community Chest Drive -Hi-jacking Labor in Texas The McAlester Mine Disaster Poor Scabs! -Coal Co. Raises Rent More Hoover Prosperity -Southern Sawmills Shut Down by Jack Mette Industrial Accidents Mount Did y' renew your sub? Naval Conference Farce -Japanese Delegation Visit Indicates the "Disarmament" Prospects "Disarmament": A Farce Japan's Demands Whom Japan Fears The British Viewpoint The French Become Pious! On Hooliganism -- (Today and Yesterday) Auto Wage Cuts -Pontiac Workers Seriously Affected Can't Make Room and Board Fifty Percent Wage Cuts The Defense of the Soviet Union and the Opposition by Leon Trotsky (Continued from Last Issue) Why Doesn't Louzon Decide to Go the Whole Way? Are Socialist "Concessions" Admissible? Mistake in Principle in Estimating the Chinese and Russian Revolutions The Question of the Permanent Revolution in China Throughout the World of Labor * Christmas for the German Workers by Ed Falkowski * Native Resentment in South Africa by S.B. * Tardieu's Attack on Humanite from Verite The Theory at the Root of Lovestoneism Spurious vs. Real Internationalism A Nationalist Theory Trotsky's Warning What Now? -The Bolshevik Opposition and the C.P.S.U. -By the Editors of the Bulletin of the Russian Opposition The Intentions of the Declaration A Regime of Systematic Deception Stalin -The "Second Lenin's" 50th Year` Semi-Social Patriotism Conflicts with Lenin Lenin's Bomb Against Stalin The Hero of the Period of Reaction How Many Times Can a Dead "ism" Die? Browder -The New Defender of Stalinism by Mih (Mihelic?, rest of signature illegible) The Party's Don Quixote Fifteen Well Spent Years Mass Speaks at Open Forum in Detroit Ingratitude Lovestone's Useful Work Morons Wanted--Not Workers! Christmas for Labor by Grace Hutchins A Publicity Stunt Starvation Conditions Too Hungry to Move Louisiana Standard Oil Signs Contract with Itself Chain Gang for Jobless Where Sacco and Vanzetti Were Murdered Greetings to Weekly Militant by John Mihelic Where to Buy The Militant link to John Mihelic archive collection: http://archives.library.wcsu.edu/findingaids/mihelic.xml (at Western Connecticut State University) The Militant 1930 Volume 3 January 1 Jan 4, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editor: James P. Cannon Associate Editors: Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Industrial Depression Growing -Anti-Labor Drive Now Under Way Exports Increase The Austrian Crisis And Communism by Leon Trotsky The Strength of the Social Democracy As Important Instrument of Capitalism Fascism, Bolshevism and Social Democracy Hundreds Killed by Marines in Haiti Illinois Miners Urgently Need Relief Lost Fliers and Hoover Refuse 6-Hour Day Concede Cleveland Unemployment Hoover Prosperity French Aim Blow at U.S. -Raise Tariff on American Autos Plan High Auto Tariff U.S. Will Fight Back Another Haymarket Cop Dead by T. P. Lewis Suppress Mooney Report -Young Hid Evidence Stalinist Repression -Hound Trotsky's Kin Ford's Treatment of Labor Swedish Workers Protest Barbarity in Carolina Mellon's Pa. Domain Rises -Workers Squeezed for Profits by Arthur G. McDowell Workers Make His Wealth Mellon Advances in New York Open Forum of the New York Communist League Naval Bases and Imperialism -The Struggle for Position at the Coming Conference in London by Albert Glotzer The New Economic Center of Gravity The Conflict in Ratios England's Naval Bases England's Favored Position New Methods of Sea Struggle A Proposed Party Questionnaire No Work in San Antonio -Labor Warned to Stay Clear by Esther Lowell Strangers to Rock Pile Merry Christmas -Starvation in North Carolina The Defense of the Soviet Union and the Opposition by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Thermidor or Party Rehearsal of Thermidor? Urbahn's Mistake in the Question of Thermidor Throughout the World of Labor * The Leninbund on the Wrong Road by Kurt Landau * The Betrayal in Austria * In France: A la Americaine by Pierre Naville What Now? -The Bolshevik Opposition and the C.P.S.U. by the Editors of the Bulletin of the Russian Opposition (Continued from last issue) The Question of Unity The Pot of Gold for Unemployed by Robert L. Cruden Convention of the Textile Workers Union The Problem of the South A Workers Convention Shortcomings of Conference The Daily Worker Gasps for Arguments Centrism Out of Its Element Letters from The Militants * The New York Building Trades by Jack Sprague * Two Kinds of Corrupted Press by James Economou * Merry Christmas in Youngstown by Charlie Byrne * Nationalism vs. Internationalism by Pauline Gutringer * Greetings from Alabama by Sarah F. J. Linn Where to Buy The Militant 2 Jan 11, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editor: James P. Cannon Associate Editors: Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Karl Liebknecht Day -At the Martyr's Grave-side by Karl Radek -Murdered January 15, 1919 by the German Junkers and their Socialist Allies At Liebknecht's Cradle Imbued with Revolutionary Traditions The Imperialist War Comes Workers Stand by Liebknecht Fallen in Battle A.F. of L. Opens Up in the South Remember Passaic! Velvet Words Conceal U.S. Arms Growth by Scott Nearing 1930 to Be "Lean Tough" Year What About the Workers? Profits Rise Poverty Spreads in St. Louis Export Industries Will Be Hit Heavily Pullman Co. Absorbs Notorious Union Foe A Company Town Boy Scout Movement Anti-Strike Free Meals Pass Out in Yuma Racketeer is Pal of Matty Woll by Harvey O'Connor Matty Woll's Pal Notorious Gangster 12 Lynchings Known in 1929 Philadelphia: Meeting in Philadelphia Philly Class N.C. Wants Anti-Labor Law, Too The Defense of the Soviet Union and the Opposition by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Not Centrism in General, but a Certain Kind of Centrism "A Kerenskyism Upside Down" Proletarian or Bourgeois State? What Would the Policy Have to Be if Thermidor Were Now Accomplished? For Proletarian or for Bourgeois Democracy? Throughout the World of Labor * The Split Danger in the French C.G.T.U. by A. Rosmer * New Turn in the German Trade Union Tactics by Kurt Landau * The 11th Congress of the British Communist Party by S.B. The Austrian Crisis And Communism by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Bauer's Juridicial Formula Austrian "Democracy" Condemned What is Social-Fascism? The Danger in the Stalinist Theory Church Reports Marion Hell -But All that Preachers Offer Are Empty Promises and Pious Prayers Worked More Than 64 Hours a Week Workers Shun Church Pontiac Has "Novel" Way to Cut Wages No Pay for Make Ready Unemployment Raises Mortgage Shut-downs by Joseph Hutter Lumber Camps Aren't Hit by Prosperity by Harold R. Johnson A Bit of Olgin's Infamy Letters from The Militants * Another "Victory" in the Independent by C.C. [Charles Curtis] * Diary of An Unemployed Plumber by P. * Who Supports the Stalinists by Max Kaufman * Peonage on the High Seas * Daily Worker and Illinois Strike by Joseph Angelo * On Trotsky Where to Buy The Militant 3 Jan 18, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editor: James P. Cannon Associate Editors: Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Heavy Decline in N. Y. Jobs -Every Industry Reports Slump Mill Bosses Plan Company Unions -To Counteract Trade Union Drive "Selling" Labor New Chain 1500 Unemployed Demonstrate in St. Louis -Mayor Answers the Demand for Work or Relief by Arresting Two Leaders by H.L. Goldberg Tear Gas is "Popular" Weapon against Labor by Harvey O'Conner Chicago Building Takes Sharp Drop; Thousands Jobless by T. P. Lewis 35 Electricians Will Burn to Death in 1930 Massachusetts Building Trade Workers Severely Hit 5,000 Fewer Jobs in Boston Police Called Out for Jobless Birmingham Big Open Shop Center -Unemployment Rife in South by T. S. Rawlings Acute Unemployment Sixty-Hour Week Attempt new Frame-up in Gastonia Bishop Demands Catholic Unions in Canada by John Robur Company Union Established in Elizabethton Chicago Opposition Active Fear Soviet Invasion in Arizona 60 Hours a Week for Women in Kentucky -Negro Workers the Worst Off Louisville's Labor Budget The Minnesota F. L. P. -Six Years of Confusion and Disappointment in a Two-Class Party by Vincent R. Dunne F.L.P. Policy Benefits Officialdom Farmers Outvote Workers "Unity" in a Two Class Party Pepper's Bold Plan Workers Used by Farmers Gertrude Duell Joins the Opposition A Real Red ILD -And Hell Hath No Fury Like an Engdahl Enraged. 150 Workers Laid Off Rosa Luxemburg -- 11 years After by Max Shachtman The Communist fight Against Imperialist War by Charles Curtiss The Role of the Socialists From Bosses' War to Class War Throughout the World of Labor * The British Miners and the Labour Party by S.B. * Opposition Progress in Spain by Fernando Salvatierra * A New "Workers' and Peasants' Party" in France from "La Verite" The Defense of the Soviet Union and the Opposition by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Even While Retreating Before the Marxist Criticism, Urbahns Combats not Korschists but Marxists Practical Tasks in Case of War Does the Defense of the U.S.S.R. Mean Reconciliation with Centrism? How Has the Discussion Been Conducted? Lash is What Convicts Need An Economic Analysis? Or Factional Demagogy & Forgery "Trotskyism" Dead Again The Professor's Nightmare -A Story of the Great American Worker-Boss that Never Existed Karakhan Takes a Pleasant Trip to Turkey -But, Unlike Trotsky, He is not Confined on an Island by Friend Kemal Pasha Hutchison Expels Militant -Louis A. Roseland Removed from Minneapolis Carpenters Union Rank and File Opposes Move..... Officials Want No "Interference" The Struggle of the Miners in Taylorville, Ill. by Fritz Bode Sr. Bessedovsky -Trotsky on the "Revelations" by Leon Trotsky 4 Jan 28, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editor: James P. Cannon Associate Editors: Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Leninism Lives! -The Opposition Carries It Forward by Max Shachtman -Lenin's Work Lives in the Opposition! The Great Men of the Proletariat A Party--Not a Sect Exceptionalist or Internationalist? From Hillquit to Lovestone Mass Unemployment Continues Enormous Profits in Southern Tobacco Enormous Company Profits Virtual Famine for Workers A Step Down by the International Right A Break with Communism The Right Wing Doesn't "Intervene" Roy's Nationalism Trotsky (Discussion of the writings by Trotsky published in The Militant and planned future publications of his writing) The Struggle for the South -Green's Plea to the Bosses, the Progressives and the Communists by James P. Cannon The A. F. of L. Program The Bosses' Program and the A.F. of L. Program Mistakes of the Party Leaders The Removal of Weisbord Prospect Bad for Builders by T. P. Lewis Peak Reached in 1928 Burden Workers with Losses The "Third Period" of the Comintern's Mistakes by Leon Trotsky What is Radicalization of the Masses? The Strike Curve in France What do the Data of the Statistics Show? Facts and Phrases Throughout the World of Labor * The New Udral Government in Czecho-Slovakia by H. Lenorovics * Fascism Still Alive in United States The Defense of the Soviet Union and the Opposition by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The Danger of Sectarianism and National Limitedness Conclusions A Letter from the Chinese Oppositions by P. $2,500,000 in Profits in 1929 Carry Out Lenin's Will! -Lenin's Last Words to the Party, Still Suppressed by the Stalinists by V.I. Lenin Ford's Parts Factories Drive Workers by Robert L. Cruden The Depression and Labor -Prospects for the Approaching Struggles in the United States by Arne Swabeck The Role of the A.F. of L. The Pressure of the Banks A False Assumption The St. Louis Unemployment Demonstration St. Louis Hard Hit Demands Proposed Cops Break Up the Meeting February 5 Feb 1, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editor: James P. Cannon Associate Editors: Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Police Murder Steve Katovis -Communist Worker Shot Down in Cold Blood Savage Attack on Demonstrations United Front Against Police Terror Naval Conclave Shows No Unity Italo-French Conflict Merchantmen Limitation Hits England Green Stabs Marion and Gastonia Mexico Breaks with Soviet Union After the Miner's Strike -Operators and Reactionary Union Leaders vs. the Illinois Miners by Joseph Angelo Labor Bosses As Operators' Tools Trial Served Good Purpose Stalinists Retreat Partially Prospects for New Struggles in New Bedford by Frank Bromley The Indian Revolution at the Cross-roads by Max Shachtman A Keystone in the British Empire Loss of India a Fatal Blow The Nationalist Bourgeoisie Gandhi's Record At the Cross-Roads Stalinists Disrupt Minneapolis T.U.U.L Conference $81,000,000 Corporation Refuses to Pay 37 Cents an Hour N.Y. Telephone Grabs $14,000,000 More The "Third Period" of the Comintern's Mistakes by Leon Trotsky Crisis of Conjuncture and the Revolutionary Crisis in Capitalism Economic Conjuncture and the Radicalization of the Masses Fake Revolutionaries Fear Economic Processes Throughout the World of Labor * the Developments in Germany by Sam Gordon * Communist Injunctions... by M.Q. On the Chinese Revolution -Trotsky's Reply to the Letter of the Chinese Opposition Group by Leon Trotsky The Constituent Assembly in China Stalinist Impotence and Violence Hoover Prosperity Invisible in State of Illinois Mummery in Labor Unions by C.R. Hedlund Bosses are Wiser Militant Twice Expelled Young Vanguard -- A Section Devoted to Problems of Working Class Youth * The Last Plenary Session of the Y.C.L. by R. The Cause for the Situation Is -- The Situation Confusion on Right and Left Danger * The Disruption of the Canadian Youth League by M. Quarter Responsibilities With Y.C.L. The Hypocrisy of the Stalinists The Curse of Mining Accidents by Fritz Bode Sr. Speed-up Causes Accidents U.M.W. Officials Delinquent The New Industrial Unions -The Mass Organizations of the Workers or Narrow Party Sects? by Arne Swabeck Revolutionizing the Unions The Third C.I. Congress on Trade Unions New Unions Everywhere? The Responsibility of the Right Wing Cleveland Labor News by John Foley Where to Buy the Militant 6 Feb 8, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editor: James P. Cannon Associate Editors: Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Dress Strike On -Schlesinger and Bosses Cooperate -Left Wing Can Win Workers by Quitting its Isolationist Attitude Workers Need Left Wing Left Wing Errors What's Happened to Blumkin? -Let Stalin and the American Party Leaders Answer! City of Chicago Goes Bankrupt by Arne Swabeck The "Poor Policemen" Tax Valuation Cut Enormous Profits in U.S. Steel Hoover and the Farmers by Peter Hansen The Capitalist "Solution" The Communist Answer A Repast of Wild Beasts -French Communist Viewpoint on the London Naval Conference by Paul Sizoff The Importance of Naval Transport "Humanizing Warfare" The Washington Conference New Kind of Trade Union Work by Carl Skoglund United Front in Boston in the New Style by Charlotte Shechet Everything is "Properly" Arranged Opposition on Side of Union The "Third Period" of the Comintern's Mistakes by Leon Trotsky What are the Symptoms of the Political Radicalization of the Masses? What Are the Immediate Perspectives? Throughout the World of Labor * A Step Backward by French Syndicalism by Pierre Naville * Lovestone's German Friends by Roman Well The Results of the Soviet-China Conflict by Leon Trotsky The Proletariat and Peasantry in the Indian Revolution by Max Shachtman The Indian Proletariat The Spoilation of the Peasantry Peasantry and National Bourgeoisie The Absence of a Communist Party Where Roy is Right and Wrong Roy's Line Was Stalin's Line Foster's Return and the "New Wind" in the Comintern by Leon Trotsky The "Leftism of the 5th Congress The Change in the Russian Situation Manuilsky Warns the Apparatus! The Right Wing Approves New Attitude Towards Right Wing Leadership in the Coming Struggles by Arne Swabeck The Workers in the Basic Industries Communist and Conservative Unions Problem of the United Front Practical Strike Demands 7 Feb 15, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editor: James P. Cannon Associate Editors: Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Dressmakers Again Betrayed -"Impartial Commission" Formed to Sell Out Workers No Militancy Displayed Working Conditions Unchanged Left Wing Failed to Propose United Front Imperialist Powers Quarrel at London America Spreads Her Wings Yes or No! Has Blumkin Been Assassinated? -More Facts on the Disappearance of the Fighter for the Russian Bolshevik Revolution Unemployment Stalks the Middle West Only 44% Work in Toledo "Welfare" Dept. Jammed Man versus Machines 35,000 Jobless in New Jersey Industrial Center Taxi Maintenance Men Join Strikers Reports Bode Ill for Auto Slaves Birmingham Wages Miserly by T. S. Rawlings Weavers Walk Out in Carolina Mill Help Us sustain The Militant The Socialist Party and Radicalization of the Masses by James P. Cannon A Period of Communist Growth The Course of Lovestone's Faction The Strike Barometer The Fosterite Contribution to the S.P. American Labor and Reformism The Fundamental Principle Errors of Syndicalism -To Serve in the Discussion with Monatte and the Pure Syndicalists in General by Leon Trotsky Lenin and the Syndicalists Monatte's Fetishisms The Dangers of State-ism Throughout the World of Labor * The Crisis in the Spanish Labor Movement by Henri Lacroix * The League Against Imperialism by Kurt Landau * The British Daily Worker by S.B. Low Wages for Unorganized Miners in W. Va. by August Valentine The "Third Period" of the Comintern's Mistakes by Leon Trotsky The Art of Orientation Molotov "Enters With Both Feet" Are Economic Strikes Called Forth By Crises or Rises? The Rise of the U.S.S.R. as a Factor in the "Third Period" The Slogan of the General Strike "The Conquest of the Street" For an International Conference of the Left -The Need for Organizing the World Opposition by Martin Abern Opposition Problems Need Elaboration Opposition Growing An International Opposition Organ Anthracite Takes Heavy Toll in Accidents The Strike of the Toronto Cloakmakers by M. Quarter Right Wing Leaders Sabotage Pittsburg Cab Drivers on Strike by James Sifakis Minneapolis Stalinists Disrupt the Ladies Auxiliary by Clara Kaufman Minneapolis Workers School Quaker city Knitters Revolt on Wage Cuts 8 Feb 22, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editor: James P. Cannon Associate Editors: Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Unite in Struggle for the Jobless! -Unite Forces on March 6th Demonstrations! U.S. Capitalism Offers No Relief Councils of Unemployed All Out on March 6th The Party "Answers" on Blumkin -But It Fails to Make a Straightforward Reply to the Questions We Have Raised Naval conference at a Standstill N.Y. Times is Cynical Thomas Apologizes for MacDonald Illinois Jobs Declined Building Trades Hit in D.C. The Anti-Soviet Crusaders The Crime of the Soviets Detroit Prosperity Help Us Sustain The Militant Passaic Strike Anniversary -Some Lessons in Militant Labor Leadership for the Future by James P. Cannon The "Right to Think" by George Ray No Discussion, Say Lovestone-Foster $200,000 Profits and--Unemployment Can Monopoly Capitalism Be Organized? by Arne Swabeck Opposition Platform Forecast Present Crisis Hoover's Program Capitalism Can Only Intensify Anarchic Production Lenin and Trotsky Combat Bucharin's and Stalin's Economic Theories Lovestone and Bucharin Approach Social-Democracy's Views The Centrist Phrases and the Results An Opposition Group in Mexico Formed Gastonia Stoolpigeon Got His American Plan Means 55 Cents for Machinists Miners Would Like to See Part of Steel Trust Gold They Produced Throughout the World of Labor * The Stalinization of the Mexican Party by Rosalio Negrete * Mondism and Unemployment Grow in England by S.D. * After the French Socialist Congress from "La Verite" The "Third Period" of the Comintern's Mistakes by Leon Trotsky "No Agreements with the Reformists" Do Not Forget Your Own Yesterday Once More on War Danger Groupings in Communism Letter from Moscow: How Stalin Murdered Blumkin: Radek's Judas Role by N. The Russian Opposition Knows Its Path! -Note by the Editorial Board of the Bulletin of the Russian Opposition Ludlow Killer Rewarded Billions Made by Big Industrialists General Motors Heads Lists Enormous Profits Continue The Situation in the Mining Industry Typos Defeat Salary Boost Gain 40-Hour Night Week "The Great Disciple of Lenin" by Denis Plarinos St. Louis Fakers Try Militant Painter Machinist Unemployment Worst Since 1921 60,000 Unemployed in K. C. Rail Workers Discuss Mergers Our Youth Section March 9 Mar 1, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editor: James P. Cannon Associate Editors: Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Murder of Blumkin is an Act Against the Russian Revolution Opposition Pressure Forces Stalin to the Left Stalinists Politically and Morally Bankrupt Trotsky on Stalin and Blumkin by Leon Trotsky Build a Broad Movement to Aid the Unemployed by Martin Abern Organize the Unemployed on Elementary Issues New York T.U.U.L. Conference a Talkfest How Not to Aid the Unemployed Develop a United Front Movement 40 Percent Jobless in Bay State Snow Fails to Bring Jobs to Jobless Equal Opportunity Mocked by Income Report Mass. Employment Continues Down Too Many Labor Officials by C. R. Hedlund Breeding Bureaucracy Prepare for Convention Long Hours in Steel Mills More than Half Work over 48 Hours The New Bedford Textile Workers and Stalinist "Politics" by Frank Bromley Factionalism Hurts Development Conditions of Metal Scrappers Steady Work Need Union Rank and File for Labor Party The Mining Situation and the Tasks of the Left Wing -Statement of the National Committee of the Communist League of America (Opposition) The N.M.U. Strike in Illinois The Fishwick-Howat-Brophy Convention The Coming Convention of the N.M.U. What is "Permanent Revolution"? by Leon Trotsky Opposition Serves the Bolshevik Revolution by Leon Trotsky Quarter Million Jobless in N.C. Throughout the World of Labor * The Fall of Primo De Rivera and its Consequences by Gorkin Bourgeoisie Desert Primo Financial Crisis in Spain The Growing Republican Movement The Need of a Communist Party * German Unemployed Defy Tyrannous Laws * German Unemployed and the First of February Wherein Lies the Defeat of the 1st of February Why was the Defeat Inevitable? by Kurt Landau La Verite and The Militant Actors Equity Deprecates Company Union Plan St. Louis Jobless Swamp Charities Imperialist Development and its Inevitable Doom by Arne Swabeck The Imperialist Struggle for Market Control American Expansion Will Bring Revolutionary Disturbances Capitalism Can't Harmonize Contradictions Finance Capitalists Direct Government The Petty Capitalists are Ground Under The Increase of Bankruptcies The Growth of Communism World Textile Situation Bodes Workers Ill by Robert W. Dunn Young Vanguard: A Section Devoted to Problems of the Working Class Youth * The Decline of the Y. C. I. by Joseph Friedman Y.C.I. Follows the False Path of the C.I. The May Day and August First Fiascoes Big Loss in Membership Manuilsky Passes the Buck The Opposition Youth is Taking Hold * Lovestone's Whining Baby by A. M. G. Present Disintegration of the League Needs of the League Foodless Mother Tries Suicide Operators Speed-Up Illinois Coal Diggers War's Glory by Peter Hansen 10 Mar 8, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editor: James P. Cannon Associate Editors: Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Demonstrate on March 6th As Unemployment Grows Immediate Needs of Miners Stalin Persecutes Rakovksy Miners! Build Left Wing at Springfield Immediate Needs of Miners Send Delegates to March 10th Convention Flood Control Contractors Gyp Negro Laborers Over 8,000,000 Women Toil at Low Wages Long Hours for Women Night Shifts in Auto Plants The Coming Paterson Strike by Frank Bromley Better Preparations Are Needed Sailors Face Jobless Problem Registration of Aliens Fought Miner's Death Toll Mounts (From Federated Press) Cab men Reject Scab Terms by Arthur G. McDowell The Proletarian Revolution and the Shooting of Blumkin by Martin Abern The Five Year Plan The Bureaucracy and the Working Class Stalin Splits the Communist Movement Lenin Rejects Stalin The Daily Worker "Answers" Rakovsky and the Centrists What is to be Done? "In the Name of God" The Sick War-horse of Religion The Opium of the People The Policy of the Leadership and the Party Regime by Christian Rakovsky The Changes in Class Relations Industrialization and the Classes The Five Year Plan Centrists Fear Workers and Poor Peasants The Party Regime The Stalinist Bureaucracy What Road? The Political Situation in Germany and the Crisis in the Communist Party by Kurt Landau The Legend of the New Revolutionary Wave Toward the New 1923? Radicalization of the Workers, Political Mass Strike, and Struggle for the Streets Is the Party Threatened by Illegality The Struggle for a New Left Wing in the Party Workers Nail Employment Lie Polish Conditions Grow Rapidly Worse Long Hours, Low Wages, for Foundry Workers Mass Unemployment in Rochester Building on the Chute in Pennsy Reveals Crime of Archangel Expedition (From Federated Press) No Murder Charge Against This Judge by Frank L. Palmer Stalinism in Chicago I. L. D. Young Vanguard - A Section Devoted to Problems of the Working Class Youth * Whither the American League by George Ray * The Militarization of the American Youth by A.M.G. Wage Cuts in Oil Fields Rail Telegraphers Add New Members Trade Union Membership at Standstill The Class Character of the Constitution by Peter Hansen The Exploitation of Labor and the Law Abolish Capitalism My Part in the October by Leon Trotsky A Supplementary Insertion A Letter from England by Millicent Shooter 11 Mar 15, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editor: James P. Cannon Associate Editors: Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck March 6 and After Unemployment--a Permanent Phenomenon The Failure of the "General Strike" The Reformists Step In The United Front Tactics Unite the Left Wing Forces London Naval Debacle by Albert Glotzer Issues at the Conference The Lineup Against the Soviet Union Conference Can Offer No Solution Gold and God United Against Soviets Haitians Demand End of Wall St. Rule Amalgamate Engineers and Firemen by C.R. Hedlund Bureaucrats Hinder Progress Northwestern Shuts Down Roundhouse Baldwin Locomotive Lays Off 1,200 Labor Party in Kenosha Miners Not Consulted in Drawing Up Agreement The Paris Commune and the Proletarian Revolution by Maurice Spector The War and the Misery of the Workers The Proletariat Struggles for Power The Shortcomings of the Commune The Triumph of the Bourgeoisie The Lessons of the Commune Auto Industry Moves South by Robert L. Cruden Sacco-Vanzetti Case Reopened in Boston The New Course in the Economy of the Soviet Union -Adventure in Economics and Its Danger by Leon Trotsky The Meaning of the Stalinist Zig-zag How Stalin Handles the Five Year Plan The Bureaucracy and the Kulaks The Basis for Collective Agricultural Economy The Bureaucrats About-Face The Kulaks and Industrialization The Class Character of the Collectives The Kulaks in Masquerade The Panicky Retreat of Stalin What the Bureaucrats Will Say Our Estimates for Industrialization The Restoration of the Right-Center Bloc What to Do? Save the Party and the Proletarian Dictatorship Restore the Comintern Next Steps of the American Worker by Arne Swabeck Unemployment--A Spur to Class Action Some Labor History and Struggles The Political Action of Labor The Rising Struggles The Labor Party and the Communists Hoover Speeds the Postal Clerks Throughout the World of Labor * From Moscow by R.R. * The Struggle Against Unemployment in Europe and Its Conduct Unemployment and the Workers' Morale by K.L. Civil Liberties Union Charts Labor Danger Zones Hosiery Scabs Kill Striker, Wound Two Open Shop Paper Approves A.F. of L. Ella May Lynching O.K.'D Where to Buy the Militant 12 Mar 22, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Unite for the Unemployed! -Resist Attack of Bosses and Government by Martin Abern The Proposed Frameups and Police Brutality The Labor Spy and Blacklist of Militants The Drive Against the Foreign Born Workers and Civil Liberties Revival of Criminal Syndicalism Laws The Bosses Organize Mass Unemployment Remains Create United Front Defense Movement United Front for the Unemployed The Springfield and Indianapolis Miners Conventions Split in Miners Deepens Progressive Measures Brought Forward Communists Adopt Isolation Policy Heavy Unemployment Among Clothing Workers The Aberle Mill Strike in Philly by M. K. Whitten Militancy of Strikers Outstanding Philadelphia's Labor Record Left Wing Isolated; Fakers Pleased Establish Roots Among the Workers Monarchist Spain Refuses Entry to Trotsky Business Men Jeer Parade of Jobless Destitution Fall Over Northeast Philadelphia Cold Comfort for Workers in Loan Society Report Big Profits for Loan Sharks Reveals Workers Extreme Poverty Pittsburg Papers Incomplete on Westinghouse Records N.Y. State Job Figures Continue to Decline Says Music Wasted on Future Wage Slaves Workers Help Jobless Where to Buy the Militant Rail Clerks Ask Six Hour Day in New Pact Salvation Army Bread Line Long Fight Registration of Foreign-Born Capitalists Aim to Establish Spy System A Letter to the Italian Left Communists (To the Adherents of Comrade Bordiga) by Leon Trotsky The Nature of the Party Theoretical Perversions of Stalinism The Class Character of the U.S.S.R. The Analogy of Thermidor What is Thermidor? The Stalinist Leadership of Italy Letters from the Soviet Union * The Five Year Plan and the Kulaks * Stalin Endangers the Proletarian Dictatorship by S. Morale of Opposition Excellent The Struggles of the Opposition Employment Sharks Exposed (by Federated Press) Employers in on Gypping Game Half Million Strikers in India in 1929 Jobless Costs on Charity Mount Pittsburgh Cabmen fight Traitors Naval Conference Talks On Milwaukee Cops Abuse Children in Jail Marion Workers Discuss New Strike With Lenin Against Stalin by Leon Trotsky Women Suffer in Present Era Marriage Increases Burden A Seaman on Conditions by James Russell Seamen Disorganized A Narrow Policy 13 Mar 29, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Cubans Strike -Defy Machado -Demand Unemployment Relief The Bloody Rule of Machado Wall Street Continues Cuban Penetration Mass Unemployment Continues by Martin Abern Iron and Steel Production Slow Bosses Cutting Wages Socialists Propose Unemployment Census by Police Repressive Acts Against Workers Don't Solve Unemployment Crisis Trotsky Seriously Ill Haiti Struggles -Demands Independence from Wall Street Rule by Albert Glotzer Election of Roy-- A Sham St. Louis Bus Drivers on Strike for Union Kansas City Building Trades win Five-Day Week The National Textile Union -Sectarian Policy Hindering Organization by Frank Bromley Role of the Reactionaries Need of Systematic Work in the Mills Dynomite in "Dynamic" Detroit Anthracite Miners Hit by Unemployment Hoover's Prosperity Racket Fades in Middle West The Shooting of Blumkin -Stalin's Story in Process of Preparation Running Away from the Facts Stalin Prepares His Story The Dictatorship of Stalin and its Consequences Suffering Among Jobless Grows An Open Letter to All Members of the Leninbund by Leon Trotsky Has the Urbahns Faction Any Adherents? Do Not Forget the International Opposition The Urbahns Block, Treint and Paz It is Indispensable to Obtain Unity of the Opposition True and False Internationalism A Choice Must Be Made Throughout the World of Labor * Conditions of the German Workers and the Communists by Sam Gordon Bourgeoisie on the Offensive Social Democrats Continue to Sell Out Workers The Attack on Workers' Organizations The Opportunism of the Brandlerites The Need for a Clear Left Communist Opposition * The Labor Movement in South Africa by C. Frank Glass The Working Class in South Africa The Comintern Policy The Labor Party and the Tasks of the Communists by Arne Swabeck Status of the New Unions The Labor Struggles in Recent Years Perspectives in the A.F. of L. Some Labor Party History The Sectarian Party Policy Role of Labor Fakers and Socialists The Labor Party--A Perspective Milwaukee Communists Appeal Workhouse Sentences Unifying the Left Opposition by the Editorial Board of the Russian Bulletin of the Opposition (Bolshevik-Leninists) An International Organ Unity Upon Principle Agreement Injunction Judge Halts Union Taxi Service Attention, Boston! The Struggle in the I. W. C. Buffalo Charity Outlay Climbs Steadily Building Trades Drop in Mass. Shopmen Work Five Days to Avoid Layoffs Sportswear Workers Win Strike Independent Workmen's Circle Confronted by a Split by L. Schlosberg At the Chicago Convention The "Left Wing" Branches Again a Split Policy Naval Parley Sinking Possibilities for Continuation Slim Pre-Conference Situation Remains April 14 Apr 5, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Pittsburg -Taxi Men Solid on 12th Week Building Workers Ask Mooney-Billing's Release Sharp Decline In Illinois Construction In the Next Issue Relieve Unemployment -Demand Large-Scale Credits to Soviet Union by Martin Abern Wm. Green's Report on Unemployment Bosses and Government Ignore Needs of Workers Workers Begin to See Capitalism as Cause of Unemployment To Aid Unemployed, Demand Credits for Soviet Government Unite Forces on Behalf of Jobless Demand Communist Party Change Its Isolation Policy Methods in the Unemployed Movement Tasks of the Communists Yellow-Dog Judge -Hoover Nominee for Supreme Court Polishing the Guns for the Next War Only Soviet Union for Peace The A. F. of L. in the South by Arne Swabeck Green Meets the Bosses The Wage-Cutting Campaign and the Strikers Southern Workers Show Militancy Left Wing Must Adopt United Front Policy Auto Bosses in Struggle for World Markets European Capitalists, Resist American Penetration No Compensation for Fingerless Boys Type Men Meet in September Labor Haters Merge Forces American Capitalists Combining Bitterly Anti-Labor State Labor Head Shows Heavy Unemployment in Michigan Communist League to Print Important Books Buffalo Unemployment Heavy From a Southern Worker The Period of Right-Centrist Down-Sliding in the C. I. by Leon Trotsky The Revisionism of Stalin and Bucharin The Results of the Anglo-Russian Committee The Role of the Russian Unions in the Bloc The Bloc with the General Council and "Stabilization" The Rotten Strategy of Right-Centrism Throughout the World of Labor * In Spain after the Fall of the Dictatorship -Monarchy, Republic or Proletarian Revolution? by Gorkin Why the Petty Bourgeois Are Republican Fear of the Proletariat The Condition of the Workers and Peasants The Workers' Awakening The Opposition and the Party * War on Russia Cry U. S. Imperialists Militarist Hounds for War on Soviet Union Gandhi's Policy and the Proletarian Movement British Policy in India Gandhi's Policy is Unstable Indian Masses Militant Comintern Policy Continues Wrong Line Task is to Build a Communist Party The Split in the Leninbund by Roman Well The Theoretical Misconceptions of the Leninbund Political Bankruptcy of Urbahns The Decline of the Leninbund Trench Episodes A.D. 1936 A Short Story by Bertram Chambers "Services No Longer Required" by Charles Curtis Misery Wages for S.C. Bag Workers In the Opposition Ranks -International Left Forms Provisional Bureau (Signed by Shachtman (Communist League of America) (Opposition), Markin (Russian Communist Opposition-Bolshevik-Leninists) and Rosmer (Left Communist Opposition of France) Northern China Organizes Opposition by North China Executive Committee of Chinese Leninists (Opposition) 15 Apr 12, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The 5 Year Plan and World Unemployment by Leon Trotsky The Bureaucracy Runs Blindly World Unemployment and the Soviet Union Ways to Aid the Unemployed and the Soviet Union Unemployment and the United Front Socialist Construction and the International Revolution Rally Workers on May Day The Situation of American Labor The Issues for May Day For a United Front Opposition Paper Published in the Argentine 12 W. Va. Miners Fatally Gassed St. Louis Busmen Win Strike 6-Hour Day Aim of Twin City Rail Workers Consider Labor's Economic and Political Problems Resolution Minnesota's "Farmer-Labor" Meet -The "Practical" Politicians and Business Men Take Charge Left Wing Presents Program; Denied Expression Left Wing to Continue Fight for Fighting Workers' Movement Labor Party Sentiment Polled in Philly Economic Reaction World-Wide Bosses and Government Do Nothing for Jobless Relieve Unemployment Through Broad Economic Relations with Soviet Union 20,000 Rush Ford's Plant for Work Toothless Foster Silent at Party Plenum The Situation Among the Coal Miners by Arne Swabeck Serious Errors of Wrong Analysis What Does the New Union Signify? Reactionaries Strengthen Hold--But Workers Move On How Far Will the Rebellion Reverberate Left Wing Facing Serious Problems Machines Displace More Miners Sixteen Coal Miners Die in Blast Steel Slaves Need Union Throughout the World of Labor * In the Soviet Union -Our Statement to the XVI Party Congress What to Tell the Party The Centrist Adventures * The Communist Workers and the Opposition The Opposition and the Rank and File * In India -Gandhi Enters the Field of "Struggle" Gandhi on His Knees Before the Lord Viceroy The Workers Will March Beyond Gandhi * The Durban "Raid" in South Africa by C. Frank Glass Japanese Radical Held for Deportation Sellier is Right-- Lovestone Wrong by Max Shachtman Internationalism is Forgotten Travelling Toward Menshevism Naval Parley Bound for "Davy Jone's Locker" Conference Cannot Solve Its Problems Attempts at Security Pacts Fail Secrecy Prevails in Conference Police Kill Worker at Anti-Fascist Meet Rochester Typos Share Jobs with Unemployed Where to Buy The Militant Street Railwaymen Ask Raise Beating the War Drums War Department Calls for Free Hand Turning the Factories into War Machines All Workers to be Entrapped Trotsky on Foster and Lovestone No Wage Increase for Memphis Street Car Men Police Board Approves Blackjacking Students Back Jobless Against Police Fines and Jail for Jobless Capitalism Blamed for Crime Problem Letters from the Militants * The Party Mathematicians at Work by Frank Bromley The March 6 New York Demonstration In the Unions Untruths and Illusions Don't Help the Communists The "Cooperative" Cafeteria * Dividends Go Up! Wages Come Down by J. Mihelic * Matthew Woll Proves Himself by Harold Preece Woll's Poison Goods 16 Apr 19, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Five Communists Framed -Unite Working Class Forces for May Day Demonstrations by Martin Abern L.D. Trotsky's Autobiography "My Life" Corporations Make Huge Profits U.S. Steel and Standard Oil Get Huge Profits "Public Service" Corporations Rake in the Dough The Naval Conference "Agrees" American Imperialism in the Ascendency Rakovsky's Illness B. of L. E. Convention -A program of Action for the Engineers by C. R. Hedlund Floating Worthless Stock The Officials Loot the Treasury The Real Estate Racket A Program for a Rank and File Union Illinois Elections Ignore Worker's Needs by Arne Swabeck A Contest Between Groups Labor Fakers Play Usual Game Independent Political Action Raised in Federation Stalin Silent on Blumkin; Jacquemotte Speaks Railroad Workers to Meet on 6-Hour Day by O. Coover Dispatchers Need Shorter Hours Washington Governor Pardons Crooks, Refuses Wobblies Atlanta Threatens Death to Communist Organizers $50,000 Minimum Budget for Young N. Y. Banker The Ultra-Left Policy on Right Dregs by Leon Trotsky The German Defeat of 1923 The Bulgarian and Esthonian Adventures (Variant spelling of "Estonian") Falsification and Fiction Replace Facts and Truth The Illusions About the Peasantry Zinovieff on Raditch The LaFollette Maneuver The Farmer-Labor Party and the Class The Course Toward the Kuomintang The Party and Proletarian Revolution Throughout the World of Labor * In the Soviet Union -First Flutterings of a New Course A Rebirth for the Kulaks! The Changed Course Toward the Church * The Elections to the Factory Councils in Germany by K.L. The Party Fails to Lead The Left is Assembling Its Forced * Strikes and Peasant Uprisings in Greece Rationalization and Suppression Mass Unemployment Continues The Adventurist Party Course * Spanish Opposition Endorse International Conference The Lessons of Capitulations -Necrological Reflections by ALFA (Leon Trotsky) The "Leaders" Renounce Themselves The Capitulations by the Right How the Capitulations are Obtained And Radek Yelps, "Me, Too." Zinoviev and Kamenev "Repent" Once Again Stalin's Equilibrium is Shaky The Danger of Bonapartism Book Review: Karl Marx, the Man -Karl Marx: Biographical Memoirs, by Karl Liebknecht reviewed by James P. Cannon Scientific Truth Was Marx's Guide Marx in Exile at London Marx the Teacher Harvester Profits Soar; Lay off Men Newark Jobless Haunt Newspaper Office to Scan Want Ads Wisconsin Federation Meets July 15 Expose Revolting Conditions In Canneries Letters from The Militants * The Estonian Press Hews to Party Line--The Results by P.S. Workers' Clubs Disbanding Stalinism Wrecks Esthonian Movement Also (Variant spelling of "Estonian") * Lovestone Speaks His Piece by G.R. Sprinkler Fitters Take 5-Day Week American Capitalist Development by C.L. Where to Buy The Militant 17 Apr 26, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck International Labor Day I. L. P. "Turns Left" May Day in New York -With the Militant Workers -Against Whalen and the Legionaries! -All Workers Out to Rutgers Square on the First of May Capitalists on the Offensive Organize Labor's Resistance Unemployment Unrelieved The Policy of Bluff in the N.T.W.U. by Frank Bromley The Southern Membership and the Organizers Blumkin Issue Will Not Down by "La Verite" Ford Makes Profits on Men Ford Cuts Wages $25 Minimum for N. Y. Girl Police Charge Into Crowd of Jobless Pittsburgh Car men Stand Pat for More Pay Furniture workers Get 49 Cent Wage Jobless told to Leave Detroit "Nothing Doing" Bankers Move Phila. Hosiery Co. -South to Get Scab Labor The Autobiography of Leon Trotsky "My Life" reviewed by Max Shachtman The Role of the Individual in History The Making of a Revolutionist Trotsky's Activity in Exile The Truth Confronts the Stalinist Liars How Mediocrities Like Stalin Arise The Stalinist Intrigue Against the Bolshevik Revolutionists A Great Political Document "Pure and Transparent as Crystal" by ALFA (Leon Trotsky) The Race Between Lovestone and Foster Why Does Stalin Publish These Speeches Now? The Mud Upon the Crystal Arriving at a Decision Foster Proves His Loyalty Kussinen Mumbles "Amen" What Next for Foster? Police Help Auto Plant Subdue Negro Workers The Crisis of Italian Fascism (Faenza and Milan) The Economic Stages of Fascist Development Nitti or Mussolini The Proletarian Revolution Only Can Defeat Fascism The Outbreaks at Faenza--A Signal of the Future The Economic Causes of the Milan Movement The Proletariat Must Lead the Struggle Against Fascism Policy of Centrism Has Been Ruinous Influence of Stalinized Communist Party at Minimum The Policy of the Left Unites the Masses for Struggle Unite Faenza and Milan Under Communist Leadership for the Proletarian Revolution A New Stage of the International Communist Opposition by Maurice Spector Mexican White Terror Continues Communist Oppositionists Deported Mooney Incensed by Liberty Mystery Yarn The Events in India -The Naval "Pact" by Albert Glotzer The Masses Struggle Despite Gandhi The British Labor Government Defends the Empire The Persecutions of the Indonesian Revolutionaries Demand the Right of Asylum The "Safeguard Clause"--Build Bigger Navies Soviet-American Trade Up 61% Phila. Shoe Workers Await Militant Union Lead Wage Cuts Threaten Denver Labor Letters from The Militants * The Noose on the "New Line" by J. Archipenko An Active Party Rank and File A Strike is Called Arrested Striker * Communism and the American Negro by J. M. * On Organizing the Seamen by M. R. The Narrow Line of the Marine Workers League Unite All Militants to Build Seamen's Union Where To Buy The Militant May 18 May 3, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck A Big Step Forward -The International Conference of the Left Opposition, by Max Shachtman The Conference Representation The Origin of the Opposition Our Recent Successes Towards an International Conference Conflict Sharp in India -The Popular Militant Spirit Conflicts Increase Attention! (Announcing a mass meeting to hear Max Shachtman report on his trip to Europe, his visit with Trotsky in Turkey and Trotsky's current views.) The Left Wing and the Amalgamated Convention The Marine Workers Convention by S.M. Rose The Mink Explodes The Ship Councils Idea Stalinists Endanger the Movement A Telegram to Comrade Leon Trotsky (From the first international meeting of the Left Communist Opposition) The Left Wing and the Amalgamated Convention (Comments on the national convention of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers) Printers Privileged Position Doomed Two Threats to "Labor Skill" May Scrap Pressmen, Too Street Car Men Demand 6-Day Week The Seamen's Convention -Bureaucracy Perfected! by John Horne Johnstone's Manipulations Organization a la Mode 200 Men Control U.S. Industry Illinois Jobs Much Scarcer Than a Year Ago On Seattle: A Correction In Our Next Issue Throughout the World of Labor * Exit Monde! Exit Henri Barbusse! by Pierre F. Naville * The "Red Peasants" Meet by A.B. * Reactionary Maneuvers in Spain by Henri Lacroix The May Day Meetings In the Party -The N.Y. District is Re-Organized by B.T. A Little Purification by James Sifakis The Men's Clothing Union -In the Amalgamated: From Class Struggle to Class Collaboration The Betrayal of the U.G.W. First Victory of the A.C.W. The Early Successes In the Soviet Union -Stalin Assassinates Two More! Message to Siberia by Pushkin (Poem translated by Max Eastman) In the Railroad Brotherhoods -The Legislative Board Game by C.R. Hedlund The Make-Up of the Boards How the Racket Works "Legislative Program" Shall Three More Workers Burn? by Frank Bromley Electric Chair for Leaflets Facts of the Case Suppressed A "Broad" May Day Conference Oppositionist Ejected From Hillquit to Lovestone -Pointed Parallel between Two Generations of National Socialism by Marsh The Impotence of Centrism The Real Sectarians A Couple of Exceptionalists Nationalism and Internationalism Ross Arrested in Minneapolis Billings' Release "Postponed" Trotsky's Autobiography Free! Or You Can Get a Free Copy of "The Real Situation in Russia" We Also Offer a Free Copy of "Since Lenin Died" Under the Lash of Unemployment * The Crime of Being Jobless Clubbed to Death * Labor Camp Jobs 1-10th of Former Years * The Census Taker Reports by X. Wilkes * He Starved Amid Plenty The Crime of Joblessness * Master Plumbers Offensive 19 May 10, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Whalen's Anti-Red Forgeries The Pressure on the Soviet Union Peshawur and the Gandhi Arrest (Alternate spelling of "Peshawar" which is generally considered the correct spelling) McDonald: Servant of Capital The Meaning of Peshawar N.Y. Jobs Scarcest Since 1914 Judge Denies Bail to Foster, Minor, Amter Wall Street Speaks * Hoover's Bunk Cynical Over "Predictions" * Little Piece of Forgotten History Bluff, Brother, Bluff! Someone Will Believe It Trotsky's Autobiography Free! After May Day's Demonstrations Achievements of Meetings Opposition Active In the Amalgamated -Hillman and the Left Wing Capitalist Corruption in the Union Hillman Fools the Left Hillman's War on the Left What Must be Done Stalinist Splitting -Bordiga Expelled by X. A Visit to the Island of Prinkipo by Max Shachtman Trotsky's Health Stalin and the Five Year Plan The Danger of a Retreat The "Old Bolsheviks" On the "Farmer-Labor Party" Internationalism and the Theory of "Exceptionalism" by Leon Trotsky -Preface to the American Edition of "The Permanent Revolution" Industrialization and Socialism Marxism and World Economy The Law of Uneven Development Character and Limits of Our Faction by James P. Cannon -Lessons from Recent International Experiences of the Opposition Internationalism our Touchstone The Limits of a Faction "The Case of Roy Stephens" Tactics Copied from Fascism Away with Fascist Tactics! Unemployment in Minneapolis by Carl Cowl Unemployment Severe Cramer Has Ross Pinched After Yen Bay -The Revolt in Indo-China The Inconsistency of the S.L.P. by Harold Preece Doonping on China -Charlatanism as a Cover for the Concealment of Adventurism What Should Not Be Forgotten Trotsky on the Constituent Doonping on Browder In the Soviet Union -And the Kulak? Voronezh versus Tomsk! 20 May 17, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck MacDonald's Assault on India by Max Shachtman -The Labor Party's Message of Peace Comes from the Mouth of Machine Guns Puzzled and Powerless! The Week * Whalen's Forgeries * Tariff and Trade * The Lynching Bee The "Red" Guerilla War in China -Stalinist Adventurism by Niel-Sih Rich Peasant Elements in Party Tehu-Deh's Forces Co-operatives Confer at Superior by Max Shachtman Conflict Comes to a Head The "Reliable Fighters" What Next? Plan Two Toronto Dress Strikes Trade Conditions Rotten Why Left Wing Fails Johnstone's "Self-Criticism" -Crisis in the Needle Trades A Scandalous Record Lovestoneites Mainly Responsible Johnstone Then and Now From Bad to Worse Prelude to a President's Swan-Song by R.T. Where Hyman Has Fallen Down Internationalism and the Theory of "Exceptionalism" by Leon Trotsky -Preface to the American Edition of "The Permanent Revolution" (Continued from last issue) National Revolution and World Economies The Growth of Contradictions The "Mad Gallop" and the Panicky Retreat In the Party * N.Y. District Plenum by Roger * The Pittsburgh Expulsions by James Sifakis * May Day in Youngstown by Denis Plarinos In Italy -Crisis in the Communist Party by H.S. Opportunists, Real and Faked The Minority Viewpoint The Role of the Vanguard The Socialist Party and the Prospects for Communism by Arne Swabeck The S.P. and the Middle Class Communists and Unemployment For Correct Policy Toward Socialists A National Tour for the Communist League A.C.W. Convention -Hillman's Record for Toronto by A. Schneider Hillman's Kind of Labor Unity Trotsky's Book Free! Books for Workers -Biography and Revolutionary Struggle by Maurice Spector Two Phases of the October Revolution The Usurpation by the Bureaucrat T.U.U.L. -"Mass Work" in Philly by J. Archipenko The Party Strait-Jacket Proposes Fight for Jobless in Chicago Labor Body 21 May 24, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Left Wing Needle Trades Crisis by Max Shachtman False "Self-Criticism" A Zig-Zagging Leadership Re-Establish Workers Democracy Organize the Unorganized Organize the Right Wing Workers The United Front The Week * Sandino * A.C.W. in Toronto * U.S. of Briand * A Tearful Appeal * In the Factories by L. (A letter from Moscow) Stalinist Brutalities in Russia * A Raid on Rakovsky * On Guard In the Party -The Convention Nears by B.T. Passivity and Indifference Meetings Unattended Our National Tour - New York Begins with a Successful Meeting Speaks on Five Year Plan After the May Day Meeting in Boston by A.K. An Open Letter to the Members of the C.P.S.U.(b) by Leon Trotsky Kulak and Kholkhoz The Threatening Crisis The Stalinist Retreat The Theory of the "Third Period" In Italy -How Does Italian Fascism Stand Today? by Akros The Class Character of Fascism The Period of Civil War The Bourgeoisie Behind Fascism A Stalinist Canard The I.L.P. -Saviors of Reform The Discrediting of Reformism Maxton as MacDonald's Savior The Incapacity of the C.P. The Fight for Harry Eisman by George Clarke It Depends on Whose Holiday It Is Unemployment -A Capitalist Monstrosity by George Roberts Super-Machine Age Zig-Zagging Policies Decline in Membership The Guerilla Warfare Ruining a Movement -Decline of the Chinese Communist Party by Niel-Sih An Open Road to Adventurism Throws Hundreds Out of Jobs Trotsky's Book Free! The Young Vanguard * The Breakdown of the Mexican League by Russell Blackwell The Apparatus Men Get Busy Expulsions Continue * The Rank and File Is Ominously Silent! by Leo Ring League Members, Wake Up! * In the Y.C.L. -The Plan of Action by George Ray "Do More Work" The "Plan of Action" June 22 Jun 7, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Electric Chair Threat to Left Organizers Maintain the Weekly Militant! Indian Ferment and Chinese Lessons by Maurice Spector MacDonald--Bourgeois Agent India and the Proletariat Build Mass Movement for Mar 6 Jailed -Free March 6 Jailed Deny Aid to Meerut Victims Our National Tour Shachtman Tours for Opposition Additional Cities Added Rank and File Unrest in the Amalgamated The Blumkin Assassination In Germany -The "New" Turn in the C.I. by Sam Gordon The Real Responsibility The Turn a la Thaelmann and Co. Effects of the Turn Finding a Scape-Goat The Perspectives An Open Letter to the Members of the C.P.S.U.(b) by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The Position of the Left Wing The Role of the Social Democracy Against "Socialist" Treachery Stalin's Victory Over the Party Conditions of the Opposition Cadres A Tribute From a So. African Militant by Manuel Lopez In Italy -Italian Fascism and the Economic Crisis by Akros After the War The "Crisis of 1921" The Revival of 1923 and the New Crisis Rationalization and the Capitalist Monopoly International Monopolies Socialist "Ultra-Imperialism" Sharpened Contradictions The Plenum of the American Communist Opposition by James P. Cannon Political Unity of Plenum Opposition Platform Confirmed Perspectives of Party Crisis Preparing New Forces The Needle Trades Situation Maintain the Weekly Militant Trotsky on the Militant Strengthening the Center Consolidation Mexico Stalinists Continue Splitting Social Democracy Betrayed -Answer to a Socialist Worker by Maurice Spector Indictment of Social Democracy A Record of Betrayals The Role of the Maxtons The Way of Thomas The Line of Bolshevism The Suicide of Vladimir Mayakovsky A Stalinized "Ten Days That Shook the World" by W.P.S. Towards the XVI Congress of the C.P.S.U. -Dissolving the Communist Party into the Class by N. Markin Collective Admission A Premium on Political Illiteracy The Gap Between Leaders and the Masses Trifling With the Textile Workers Union by Frank Bromley 23 Jun 14, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Back to Lenin -Manifesto to the Rank and File and Seventh National Convention of the C.P.U.S.A From the National Committee of the Communist League of America (Opposition) signed by Martin Abern, James P. Cannon, Albert M. Glotzer, Max Shachtman, Carl Skoglund, Maurice Spector and Arne Swabeck) The Economic Crisis American Reformism Fruits of the "Third Period" The United Front Policy International Roots of Party Crisis The Right Wing and Stalin Factions Solution of the Party Crisis For the Unity of Communist Ranks (From the Platform of the Communist Opposition Adopted (Chicago) May 20, 1929) Rally to the Weekly New York Leads the Way For the Unemployed For the Opposition Our Appeal Left Needle Workers Convention Meets Save Georgia Class War Prisoners Senate Red-Baiting Probe Starts Our National Tour -Meetings Stir Great Enthusiasm Splendid Meetings in Boston The Philadelphia Meeting Stalinists Boycott Meeting but Workers Turn Out in Toronto Chicago, Twin Cities and Lake Cities Prepare Extensively Upholsterers Organize to Fight Speed-Up The Work in the Old Unions (From the Platform of the Communist Opposition Adopted (Chicago) May 20, 1929 Klorkeit #2 (Organ of the Jewish Left Opposition in France, published in Yiddish) Scab Gunman is Acquitted Leftist Sectarianism in Toronto Needle Trades The Slogan of the National Assembly in China by Leon Trotsky The Constituent Assembly in Russia A Slogan to Mobilize the Masses In the International Opposition -Questions to the Prometeo Group by Leon Trotsky The Economic Crisis (From the Platform of the Communist Opposition Adopted (Chicago) May 20, 1929) In Germany -The Menace of Fascism by K.L. The Communist Party and the Leftward Movement The Bourgeoisie Dismisses the Social Democracy Spanish Left Organ Appears Discussion -Communism and the Negro Problem by K.M. Whitten Lovestone's "Americanism" by George Clarke Covering Lovestone's Misdeeds Evading Questions of Principle The Role of American Imperialism (From the Platform of the Communist Opposition Adopted (Chicago) May 20, 1929) An Open Letter to the Members of the C.P.S.U.(b) by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Barred from Union Activity for "Trotskyism" by Charlie Bryne The "Mass Political Strike" "My Life" and Its Critics -DeWitt, Browder and Gold on Trotsky's Autobiography by James P. Cannon Political Autobiography The Social Democrats The Stalinists Browder Joins the Freudians Mike "Arrives" The S.P.-Stalinist United Front World Union Membership Declines The Young Vanguard * The Misery of India's Youthful Toilers Wages in the Cotton Industry by Days * Communist Youth and the Left Opposition by Albert Glotzer Bigger and Better Wars 24 Jun 21, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: Martin Abern James P. Cannon Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Unemployment and Communist Tactics Defeat the Capitalist Offensive! -Organize United Front Against Unemployment and Wage Cuts! by Maurice Spector The Crisis of American Capitalism The Open Conspiracy of Communism The Tasks of the Communist Party For Communist Unity! Hugo Oehler Joins Opposition by Hugo Oehler (Personal Statement) Bankruptcy of the Centrist Party Regime The Menace of Revisionism The Struggle of the Left Opposition The Hawley-Smoot Tariff and American Imperialism by Maurice Spector Class Legislation The Economic Crisis The Workers' Position Attack on the World Market Financial Yoke Towards Proletarian Revolution Do Your Share! New Forces from Party and Youth The Militant and the Economic Crisis The Militant as a Pivot for Communist Growth Aftermath of the Needle Trades Convention -Questions of a Left Wing Program by James P. Cannon Party Factionalism Dominates False Attitude on Left Wing The Relation of Forces Vitality of Lefts Delegations to U.S.S.R. and the Opposition by Ian Frankel Trade Union Policy (From the Platform of the Communist Opposition Adopted (Chicago) May 29, 1929 A Squeak in the Apparatus -(A Popular Explanation of Rights and Lefts) by Leon Trotsky The Tempo of Industrialization Collectivization The Opposition Platform Collectivization and Adventurism Our Slogan of Collaboration with the Soviet Union In Germany -Comintern Loses Fresh Opportunity by Roman Well "The Acute Revolutionary Crisis" Facts and Figures Party Influence Sinks Percentage of Total Votes in Leuna Works, Berlin V.A.G. Social Democracy Betrays The False Approach of the Stalinists In France -Opposition Defends Indo-Chinese Rebels by Pierre F. Naville Diego Rivera Retires from Political Life Towards a Concrete Program of Action by Maurice Spector Social Insurance Social Insurance as a By-Product of Struggle Capitalist Responsibility for Unemployment Credits for the Soviet Union Economic and Military Defence (Alternate spelling of "Defense") International Solidarity The Party and the Unorganized Masses (From the Platform of the Communist Opposition Adopted (Chicago) May 20, 1929 In India -The C.I. and Two-Class Parties by Joseph Carter The "Two-Class Party" Policy After the Sixth Congress The "Workers' and Peasants' Party" Sofarov's Apologetics for Stalin Flaunt Royal Courts at British Workers by Millicent Shooter One Year of Labor Government New York Open Air Meetings Our National Tour -Shachtman's Tour is Extended Chicago, Minneapolis Hold Good Meetings Return Engagements in Montreal and Toronto Capitalist "Disarmament" Win Five-Day Week U.S. Imperialist Contradictions (From the Platform of the Communist Opposition Adopted (Chicago) May 20, 1929 Red Army Men Urge Trotsky's Recall Where to Buy the Militant Militant Outing 25 Jun 28, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: Martin Abern James P. Cannon Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Jobless Millions Must Organize! -Demand Immediate Relief! by Maurice Spector No Signs of Ease-Up in Crisis The Industrial Reserve Army The General Crisis of Capitalism The Socialist Five Year Plan Organize for Action! N.Y. Party-Y.C.L. Group for Opposition (Signed by Harry Milton, M. Morris, Morris Spector, Raymond Spector (George Ray), Max Stover and Dave Weber) Bureaucratism Supreme Fundamental Questions The Decline of Party Influence Ruinous Policies Demonstrate for the Indian Revolution! Bureaucrats Rule C.P. Convention In Canada -Stalinist Officials Sabotage Communist Unity by M.Q Officialdom Bars Opposition Communists But the Pearle Zionists are Seated Opposition Slogan for Soviet Credits...Rejected Our National Tour -Meetings Mark Left Advance Good Results in Duluth Superior, Wisconsin Kansas City and St. Louis Forthcoming Meetings In India -Simon Report Declares War on Revolution Operators Prey Upon Passivity of the Coal Miners by Arne Swabeck New Union Grows Under "Friendly" Auspices of Operators Will the Two Unions Unite? Where is Howatt Going? Preying Upon "Miners" Momentary Passivity Fatal Blunders of the Left Wing Result in Isolation Left Wing Must Return to Fundamental Task "Revolutionary Age" Barred from Mails A Squeak in the Apparatus -(A Popular Explanation of Rights and Lefts) by Leon Trotsky (Continued from the previous issues and concluding the the article) From the Left or From the Right Tail-Endism (Chvotism) or Adventurism Our Prognosis Flattering the Peasantry Why the New Polemic? The New Unions and the United Front (From the Platform of the Communist Opposition Adopted (Chicago) May 20, 1929 In Germany -Fascist Gains in Saxony Switchmens' Union Convention Red-Baiter Resolution Defeated Resolution for Railroad Councils General Strike in Spain Where to Buy the Militant Aftermath of the Needle Trades Convention -Character of the Right Wing Unions by James P. Cannon Attitude to Right Wing Unions The Company Union Argument Class-Collaboration Unions The Young Vanguard * Y.P.S.L. Appeals to Young Babbittry by George Ray Socialist "Doctors and Dentists" The Conditions of the Working Youth Trotsky on the Grown-Up Yipsel * Opposition Recruits Youth Right Wingers Distortions The Future to the Youth Self-Criticism (From the Platform of the Communist Opposition Adopted (Chicago) May 20, 1929) License for the Shriner's Clubs for Workers by Sam Gordon (? very difficult to make out author) License for "Shriners", Clubbings for Workers July 26 Jul 12, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: Martin Abern James P. Cannon Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Appeal to Our Readers Mooney-Billings Stay Jailed -Appellate Court Turns Down Foster, Minor, Amter and Raymond Lovestone's Symbol! Capitalist Murder on the Streets! Police Savagery Workers Stirred The Crisis in the Communist Movement -New Party Forces Continue to Join the Communist Opposition -The 7th Convention of the Party -a Debacle by Maurice Spector The New Zig-Zag of Centrism Bureaucracy Versus Bolshevism Jerry Hill for the Opposition by Jerry Hill The Rank and File of Newark Speaks Out by X.Y. Former N.M.U. Head for Left Group by John J. Watt Aftermath of Needle Trades Convention -Tactics and Slogans for the Left Wing Struggle by James P. Cannon Can a Left Wing Be Organized in the Old Unions The Program of Demands The Tactics of the United Front The Slogan of Unity The Question of "Reforming" the Old Unions First Henri Barbusse - Is Michael Gold Next? The Revolution in India - Its Tasks and its Dangers by Leon Trotsky Social Antagonisms in India The Jailing of Gandhi The "Only" Missing Condition Centrism's "Left" Jump Who Will Lead the "Bloc" The Apotheosis of Confusion Some Stalinist Activities in Czecho-Slovakia by Jan The Soviet Diplomats and the Police A "Communist" as State Attorney How the Workers Think Public Warning! Lessons of the Chinese Revolution -The Constituent Assembly and the Soviets by Arne Swabeck Browder--Professional Confusionist Browder's Confessions Stalin for Hankow The Bourgeois Democratic Revolution Lenin on the "Democratic Dictatorship" A "Revolutionary Upsurge" Here and in China A Review and Criticism -The Communists in the South by Hugo Oehler Open Letter to the C.P. on the Elections by the New York branch of the Communist League of America (Opposition) India -Browder vs. Luhani Solidarity on the Streets -New York Demonstrates for India by Sp. Clarification by Reva Craine The Foster Faction (From the Platform of the Communist Opposition adopted (Chicago) May 20, 1929) A Stalino-Fascist Attack -Cleveland Workers Reply to Hooliganism by M. The Opposition in Brazil After the Cleveland Riot by Joseph (last name unreadable) 27 Jul 28, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: Martin Abern James P. Cannon Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck What Fish Committee Means -A Fighting United Front Needed Against the Sharpening Offensive of the Capitalist Class by Maurice Spector A Forced Retreat The Mass Workers Join the Opposition! -George J. Saul Also Demands that Party Reinstate Our Group by George J. Saul The 16th Congress of the C.P.S.U. The Chicago Conference -The Unemployed Gather by Arne Swabeck Many Extravaganzas First Tasks The Program of Action The Iron Heel Grinds Mexican Labor by R.B. Yes or No? Northwest Experiences -Farmer-Laborism in Action by A. Ekstrom Reformist Labor Parties Theory of Labor Reformism A "Two-Class" Party Why Doesn't Lovestone Answer Trotsky? The Man Stalin Chose to Succeed Blumkin! by O. Klorkeit No. 4 (Klorkeit is the organ of the Jewish Left Opposition group in France) France -Opposition Progress by Sam Gordon The Party Up a Blind Alley Opposition Growth What the "New Masses" Refused to Print -Concerning the "defenders" of the October Revolution by Leon Trotsky Hypocrisy for Art's Sake in the New Masses -Correspondence between Max Eastman, Walt Carmon, Mike Gold Notes of a Journalist -(Concerning Zinoviev, Manuilsky and "Radovoy") by Alfa Zinoviev and the Evils of Printing Has France Entered the Period of Revolution? Another New Talent Correction Opposition Problems -Deeper into the Party! by James P. Cannon A Question of Tactics Need Flexible Tactics The Character of the New Movement Closer Bonds with the Ranks Our Independent Activity The Truth About the Bolivian "Revolution" by Camilo Torres A Review and Criticism -The Communists in the South by Hugo Oehler (Continued from last issue) The Strike in Full Swing The Sources of Manuilsky and Co. by D. A Plagiary from Oskar Blum Lenin on the Libelers of Trotsky The Lying Campaign by Lillian Bord The Young Vanguard * The League's New "Plan of Action" by George Ray The New "Shock Plan" * Scranton Police Seize Communist Workers * Camp Nitgedaiget in Boston by C.D. * Lenin and the Youth Concerning the Students Just Out! (Bulletin of Russian Opposition Double No. 12-13 for June-July 1930) August 28 Aug 15, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: Martin Abern James P. Cannon Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Wage-Cutting Drive -What Green's Sellout to Hoover and the Bosses Really Means to American Workers Green Remains Loyal Sixty Wage Cuts Twelve Month Comparison of Volume of Employment in Percent For Social Insurance What's Going On in China by Maurice Spector Sands of Illusion The Correctness of the Opposition Our Class War Prisoners Must Be Freed! Is Sylvia Bleeker to Be Expelled? A Typical Case The Aim of the Browders The National Miners' Union Passes by Marsh How the Retreat is Covered Up Bluff and Adventurism Our Policy and Browder's Tested The Big-Hearted Boss...(Political Cartoon) Wherein Lies the Difference between Them? by J. The Real Results of August First No "General Strike" The N.Y. Demonstration How the 16th Party Congress Was Prepared -The Persecution of the Russian Bolshevik Opposition by N. Markin Non-Party Workers Arrested In the Solitaries A Hunger Strike in Ichim Sosnovsky in Danger Between Black and Red -The Danger of Fascism in Germany by Kurt Landau What Are the Driving Forces of Fascism? The Weakness of Communist Leadership--the Strength of Fascism Differentiation within Fascism A "1923" Upside Down A letter on Michael Gold by R. Notes of a Journalist -(Who Is Responsible for the "Turns"; Yakovlev's General Line) by Alfa The Responsibility for the Turns Lies With...Trotskyism Yakovlev's "General Line" The Right Wing Moves Closer to Social Democracy by S.-n. A Heavy Defeat for Brandlerism The Czech Right Wing Travels Fast Who is Disintegrating and How? A Saslavsky Doesn't Change Group vs, Branch Banking -A Struggle of Interests in the Ranks of the Capitalist Class by H. Where Does the Italian Opposition Stand? Stalinists Lose Their Heads in Boston by L. Schlossberg New Crimes on Stalinism's Law Books The Party's Progress A Review and Criticism -The Communists in the South by Hugo Oehler Klorkeit No. 4 (The organ of the Jewish Left Opposition in France) Strong-Arm Stalinism Defeated in N.Y. A Correction on China ("The Proletarian" is published by the Right Opposition group, not the Left Opposition group, which publishes "October." The Ultra-Left Opposition group publishes "Our Word.") Blumkin's Successor -Stalin and his Agabekov by A. Who Agabekov Is The Breach in Stalin's Monolithism A Slanderer Answered -Who and Where Are the Real Deserters? The "Final" Merger Comrade A.C. Miller Suspended The Epoch of Stalin by Valentin Olberg September 29 Sep 1, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: Martin Abern James P. Cannon Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Military Revolt in Peru by Russell Blackwell Vote Communist! -Against the Parties of Unemployment and Wage-Cuts, and the "Socialist" Reformers by S.-n Capitalist Bankruptcy The "Bulwark Against Bolshevism" The Main Issue Where We Stand Blumkin Dead-Is Rakovsky Next? Carolina Demands Its Pound of Flesh "Third Period" Bluff -Bessemer City Strikes Again by Hugo Oehler A Year Ago and Now Result of Phrase Mongering News from Southern California The Liberals' Pet Union -After the A.C.W. Convention by A. Schneider Convention Accomplishment The New York Lock-out The "Organizational Campaign" Where is the Left Wing? Maurice Malkin Stands with the Opposition! James McInerney Case of Cold Feet by A.A. Buehler Who Will Prevail? From the Bulletin of the Opposition (Bolshevik-Leninists) Stalin's Figures The World Market The Party Regime Stalin's Repressions In the International -Where Is the British Party? by "Black Diamond" A Nine Years' Balance Robotizing the Party The Minority Movement The Fight of the New York Plumbers Helpers by J. Sprague Self-Determination -The Problem of Mobilizing the Negroes in the Class Struggle by H. Is Slogan Correct? The Garvey Movement Racial and Economic Oppression Problems of the Revolutionary Movement -A Statement of Views on Some Disputed Questions by Albert Weisbord Stalinists Before and After the War Errors of Party Leadership The American Crisis Slander Won't Win by J. Chiplowitz A Revolutionary "Social Fascist" A Review and Criticism -The Communists in the South by Hugo Oehler Blackmailers Cloaked in Red Mantles by Joseph Keller The Young Vanguard * The Y.C.I. Letter is Brought to Light! by George Ray Amateur and Skilled Suppressors The Y.C.I. Estimate of the Y.C.L. No Solution of the Problem * International Youth Day As it Should Be As it is What is to be Done * Lenin and the Youth (A speech delivered to the Russian Young Communist League October 4, 1920) Training the Youth, The Tasks of the Communist League The New Generation Will Build Communism The Task of the Youth is to Acquire Knowledge What to Learn and How to Learn It Theory and Practice; Knowledge and Struggle * The Youth and the Elections by Joseph Friedman Winning the Young Workers Youth Omitted in C.P. Platform 30 Sep 15, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: Martin Abern James P. Cannon Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck In Stalin's Exile -Rakovsky in Danger! by N.N. On Rakovsky Letter from Russia Issues in the Elections -Capitalist Parties Put Up Fake Issues to Conceal Jobless Sufferings Reformist Aides to Capitalism Vote Communist A Yankee Revolution in the Argentine The German Elections George Saul Tours for Opposition Comrade Andres Nin Expelled from Russia An Opportunist Campaign -The Communist Party in the Elections by S.-n. Conditions for Election Work Our Proposals How the Opportunists Write of Their Bill Petty Bourgeois Pacifism Our Reply to the Right Wing -Lovestone's "United Front" Maneuver by the National Committee Communist League of America (Opposition) The United Front Unity with "Counter-Revolutionists"? Questions to Lovestone An Answer and a Challenge to a Debate From Communist League of America (Opposition) Socialist Indignation Stalin as a Theoretician by Leon Trotsky The Peasant's Balance Sheet of the Democratic and Socialist Revolutions Notes of a Journalist by Alfa Two or Not Even One? (Blucher's Enigmatic Speech) The Sermon on Cockroaches A Self-Portrait of Yaroslavsky A Reply to Comrade Weisbord by the National Committee Communist League of America (Opposition) The Need for Clarity An Ambiguous Position on India Road to Ruin, Not to Victory Problems of the Revolutionary Movement -A Statement of Views on Some Disputed Questions by Albert Weisbord The Slogan of Soviets The Problem in China The Five Year Plan Read-- -Number 14 Bulletin of the Russian Opposition (Entirely in Russian) A Letter from Shanghai -What is Going On In China? by Peter In the Party The Red Army In the Party -Why I Joined the Left Opposition by Sylvia Bleeker Records Needs No Apology A Contemptible Slender Communism Weakened by Expulsions Stalinist Party Folly in St. Louis by H.L. Goldberg Opposition Organizes Unemployed Books for Workers by Carl Cowl (A review of "Since Lenin Died" by Max Eastman October 31 Oct 1, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: Martin Abern James P. Cannon Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck China -Manifesto of the International Left Opposition -To the Chinese and World Communists! -Perspectives and Tasks of the Chinese Revolution -The Left Opposition and the Chinese Events From the Provisional International Secretariat of the Communist Opposition: Rosmer, Landau, Markin, Russian Left Opposition (Bolshevik-Leninists) Leon Trotsky, Communist League of France (Opposition) A. Rosmer, United Left Opposition of the German C.P. (Bolshevik-Leninists Kurt Landau, Spanish Communist Opposition, Andrade, Gorkin, Belgian Communist Opposition Hennant, Communist League of America (Opposition) Shachtman, Communist Left of Austria, D. Karl, C. Mayer Is There a Soviet Government? The Crushing of the Revolution The Peasant Uprisings The Slogan of Soviets Toward the Third Revolution Hoover Advises Labor -Workers' United Front vs. "Optimistic" Pledges! by S.-n. Hoover and Wage Cuts Two Servitors of Capitalism The United Labor Front Danville Workers Out on Strike by Frank Bromley Boris Selinitchenko Under the Lash of Unemployment * A Concrete Program for Organizing the Unemployed by Albert Weisbord Unemployment to Become More Serious How the Party is Working The Basis for Unemployment Work * Wrong and Right Tactics in the Unemployment Movement by Hugo Oehler The Program of the Official Party The "Social Insurance Bill" The United Front The Hillman-Beckerman Union -How Do the Cutters Stand? by Albert Orland Where is the Left Wing in the Local? Wipe Hooliganism Out of the Movement! Stalin as a Theoretician by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The Aim of the Opposition The Problem of the "Scissors" A "Bourgeois Prejudice" Four New Organs of the Left Opposition Mimeograph Wanted The German Dilemma: Communism or Fascism? * The Election Results by Kurt Landau The Middle Bourgeois Parties Beaten Fascism, the Real Victor And Now? * The C.P.G. in the Campaign by Sam Gordon The C.P.G.'s Programmatic Declaration Lenin's View The Capitalist Offensive The Role of the Thaelmanns On Maurice Malkin Radek's Novitiate -What is Social-Fascism? by Alfa Who Is "Betraying" Labor Defense Unity? Besmirching the IWW Pearls of Priceless Purity (From "Daily Worker" editorial 9/20/1930) A Case of Base Ingratitude Just Received -Klorkeit No. 6 (Jewish Organ of the Left Opposition) Stalinist Antics in California by B.B. A Persecuted Socialist Weisbord's Statement Our National Tour -Good Meetings for Saul in Mid-West Cities Quotations That Somehow Do Not Tally... The Militant Needs Aid! November 32 Nov 1, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: Martin Abern James P. Cannon Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck 13 Years of Russian Revolution by S.-n. The Obstacles in the Road The Treachery of the Social Democrats The Meaning of the Opposition Results of the Election The Democratic Sweep The Communist Vote In the Next Issue The Coming Dressmakers Strike -The Bureaucratic Leadership Fails to Make Real Preparations by Sylvia Bleeker The Strike Plan The Strike Demands The Danger in the Strike Sylvan Pollock for the Opposition by Sylvan A. Pollock (Pen name "Frank Bromley") Against Opportunism and Adventurism of the Right Wing! -On the Proposal for a New Farmer-Labor Party Fraud from the National Committee of the Communist League of America (Opposition) per Max Shachtman -On the New Farmer-Labor Party Proposal Marine Workers' Rank and File Revolts An Appeal to the Members of the Marine Workers Industrial Union Our Aim Tactics Bankruptcy of the Present Leadership and Its Policies Background of the Wrong Policies of the Bureaucracy Incompetence and Irresponsibility of the Bureaucracy The Bureaucrats Hold Masses in Contempt The Origin of the Document Against the Stalinist Union Bureaucracy! by Marine Workers Industrial Union Rank and File Committee The "Leadership" Ruins Strikes Bureaucracy Cripples Our Union The Irresponsible Methods of Work and Organization Out With the Destructive Bureaucracy -- For Correct Constructive Policies to Build the Marine Workers Industrial Union The Outlook for the New Movement A Concrete Program on the Unemployed by Albert Weisbord (Continued from last issue) Spreading Parliamentary Illusions Street Demonstrations Urgent Appeal! Our Study Classes After the German Elections -Where is Thaelmann Leading the German Party? by Kurt Landau Young Vanguard by J.F. The Civil War in Brazil by Russell Blackwell A False Analysis of the Situation The Party Putsch 33 Nov 15, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: Martin Abern James P. Cannon Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Plot Against the Soviets -Stalin Imprisoned the Opposition Bolsheviks and Allowed the Counter-Revolutionists to Get Into Positions of Power by S.-n. The "Denials" of the Plotters The Opposition's Warning Stalin and the Right Wing For a Genuine United Front of the Millinery Workers by S.M. Rose The Origin of the Movement The Committee of Seven Party's Arbitrariness Organize the Left Wing! Are Walker and Lewis Going to Unite? -Illinois Miners -Howat and the Rank and File Movement by Joseph Angelo The Bureaucrats Unite In the Miners' Rank and File The Position of Howat New Seamen's "International" The Big Efficiency Union -The Benefits of Hillmanism by Albert Orland Militant Collaboration What the Bosses Want What "Temporary" Means in the A.C.W. Hillman Gives the Bosses a Break! Rose Karsner Bus. Manager The A.F. of L. Convention and the November Election by Max Shachtman The A.F. of L. Convention Labor's Dissatisfaction The A.F. of L. Decline The Fall of the Strike Curve What About Radicalization The Place of the Left Opposition How Stalin-Bucharin Destroyed the Chinese Revolution a letter by Tchen Du Hsiu A Pillar of Stalinism Molotov's Prosperity in Knowledge by T. Stalin as a Theoretician -Ground Rent, or, Stalin Deepens Marx and Engels by Leon Trotsky Young Vanguard * The Struggle of the Plumbers Helpers by J. Sprague A Militant Policy The Y.C.L. "Appears" * The Peasants' International and the Anti-Imperialist League * Opposition Group in Bulgaria A Plan -For You to Study December 34 Dec 1, 1930 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: Martin Abern James P. Cannon Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck For the Thirty-Hour Week! -No Wage Reduction -For Social Insurance -Against the Petition Delusion -For Credits to Russia The Program of the Bosses Credits to the Soviet Union Will Release Comrade Malkin December 20 Mother Jones Dies To Members of the Communist League of America (Opposition) and Sympathizers Two Events in the Labor Movement -The Railroad Brotherhoods Meet by Arne Swabeck The Railroad Conference "The Capitalist System is Shot" The Party's Tactics Lessons of the Marine Workers Union Struggle The Warnings of the Opposition The Reactionary Role of the Right Wing The False Tactics of the Syndicalists Left Wing's False Course -T.U.U.L. and Amalgamated by Albert Orland The Left Wing at Low Ebb The Workers Do Not Follow Social Reformism in the United States by Hugo Oehler Reform Parties and Reform Litvinov at Geneva The Soviet Delegation Stalin Grants Two Interviews by Max Shachtman What Trotsky Did "Too Late" "The Ten Years of Peace" The Daily Worker Silent Again Stalin Catches Up with the Opposition Weisbord's Proposals on Unemployment How Stalin-Bucharin Destroyed the Chinese Revolution a letter by Tchen Du Hsui (Continued from last issue) The Proposal to Withdraw from the K.M.T. A "Revolutionary" Court Where Responsibility Lies The Life of the Exiled and Imprisoned Russian Opposition by N. Markin The Crisis in the Opposition The Ideological Life of the Opposition The Social Nature of the State The Slogan of a Coalition C.C. The Opposition's Growth New Deportations Stalin as a Theoretician by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The Formulae of Marx and the Audacity of Ignorance The Process of Extended Reproductions Stalin Refers to Marx Stalin Discloses the Un-Marxian Village! Peasant Economy and "Socialist" Industry "Capital" and Socialist Reproduction Slander Answered -Pollack Case: A Statement of Fact by the National Committee of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Comrade Pollack's Statement by Sylvan A. Pollack A Dance in Chicago Chicago Study Class -------------------------------------------- 1931 The Militant Volume 4 January 1 Jan 1, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Fight Back the Boss' Offensive! by Sam Gordon The Theory of Capitalist Offensive "Order Prevails Throughout Spain" -Andres Nin, Leader of the Spanish Left Opposition, Arrested and in Danger by S. An Unstable Dictatorship Nin in Danger! Comrade Kote Zinzade's Life in Danger! Malkin Welcomed Back Danville Strike Prospects -A.F. of L. Leaders Prepare the Surrender of the Workers Struggle by Sylvan A. Pollack Policy Leads to Sell-Out N.T.W.U. Has Virtually Disappeared Cachin's Forty Years of Service Militant Goes to New Headquarters An Open Forum Lovestone Prepare the Front with Musteism by Max Shachtman Lovestone's First Accusation How the Estimates Have Been Tested Gitlow on the Progressives Who Are the Mustes What Next -On the Campaign Again st the Russian Right Wing Who is to Be Responsible for the Past The Faction of Toadies The Task of the Opposition The Red Fleet Visits Greece How Stalin Fought Blood-Letting In the Next Issue What Is to Be Learned from the Moscow Trial? by Leon Trotsky The Opposition and the Five Year Plan What the Sabotagers Aimed At Pravda and the Planning Commission Imperialist Gunpowder in the Air by Paul Sizoff After the Versailles Peace 1914 and 1930 The Role of America The Real Danger A very Obliging Reply The Bloc of the Left and the Right by Leon Trotsky Stalin and the Bloc with the Right The Problem of the Regime Stalin's Juggling of Figures What the Right Wing Thinks Stalin-Bucharin and the Chinese Revolution -A Letter by Tchen Du Hsui (Continued from last issue) The Need for Democratic Slogans The Correctness of Trotsky's Views Doongping, or, the Stalin School Orientalist Speaks Up by Joseph Carter Molotov on the Skids! In the Amalgamated -A Worker on Hillmanism by Albert Orland A Ten Year Struggle False Remedies The Fantasy of the Forum Attention! How Stalin Protected the Blood of Bucharin Belgian Group Splits 2 Jan 15, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Labor Faces Year of Fight to Live by Sam Gordon The Decline in Workers' Income The Bank Failures A New "Relapse into Trotskyism" in Russia by Senine A Terrible Traitor Who Teaches Leninism Hoover Attacks Labor Press Molotov Takes Rykov's Place by M. Mill Why Stalin Dumps the Right An Open Secret New Right-Center Bloc? Contributions The Sponsor Plan International Bulletin of the Left Opposition Coming Out in English Have You These Missing Copies Aaron Gross (Obituary and activist history) In the International -"Austro-Opportunism" by Jan Frankel Julio A. Mella by Russell Blackwell Exiled from Cuba Mella Against the Right Wing The Class in Marxian Economics Thermidoreanism and Bonapartism by Leon Trotsky Possible Successors to Soviet Rule Thermidor: in France and Russia Differences and Similarities Exit Weisbord.... Lovestone Looks With Favor at the Socialist Party by Max Shachtman Zimmerman Discovers the Virtues of Levy Lovesone Discovers the Revolt in the S.P..... Zam Discovers the Difference Between S.P. and S.L.P. Manuilsky on "Democratic Dictatorship" -A Retreat in Full Disorder Russia and China Manuilsky's Democratic Tasks The Tutor of Manuilsky A Ferment in the German Right Wing Group The Russian Bolshevik-Leninists on the Present Situation by Christian Rakovsky, V. Kosslor, and N. Muratov The Class Relationships The Middle Peasant in the Collectives The Demands of the Opposition The Poor Peasant's Unions Introduction by Leon Trotsky (To article above) The Union of Peasant Poor Stalin-Bucharin and the Chinese Revolution a Letter by Tchen Du Hsui (Continued from last issue) The Question of "Feudal Remnants" The Slogan of Soviets The Policy of Armed Uprisings February 3 Feb 1, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Lenin Lives in the Work of the Opposition Lenin's Will Must Be Carried Out by the Party! by V.I. Lenin Kote Zinzadze is Dead! Towards the New York Dressmakers Strike by Sylvia Bleeker The Assault of the Bosses Party Policy and Ours The Lack of Preparation What Should be Done? Gold On the Skids The Strike -- As We Go to Press What is Happening in the Soviet Union Today? by N.N. At the End of August Beginning of September November Olgin: Now and Then Towards a Concrete Program of Action -The Communists and the Unemployment Crisis by Arne Swabeck Hoover's Promises Economic Cycles of Capitalist Production Present Status of Working Class Movement From Wrong Estimates Flow Wrong Conclusions Playing into the Hands of Reformism What Must Be Done? Notes of a Journalist by Alfa (Leon Trotsky) The Knights of Anti-Trotskyism Heckert Teaches Liebknecht The Stalinist Recruitment The Greatest Crime The Opposition Yesterday "Everybody Remembers" The Mystery of Repentance The Bald-Headed Communist Youth The Trend of the Economic Crisis by Albert Glotzer The Party and the Left Opposition by Leon Trotsky The Strength of Our Party is Our Strength The Role of the Thalmanns Defeat of the Opposition Weakens Party Father Manuel and Comrade Epstein by Charles Curtiss Our New Pamphlet A Policy for the Amalgamated Left Wing by Albert Orland The Present Line and Its Main Features Basic Mistakes of the "Third Period" Ideology The "New" Change of Tactics What Is to Be Done? Stalin-Bucharin and the Chinese Revolution a Letter by Tchen Du Hsui (Continued from last issue) Norwegian Fascists and Comrade Trotsky In the League Open Forum Weisbord and the Liquidators A Word from Berlin Proletarian Party Meet 4 Feb 15, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck United Front on Unemployed by the National Committee Communist League of America (Opposition) Mooney's Betrayal by the Labor Bureaucrats by Max Shachtman The Treachery of the Bureaucrats The Agents of the Frame-Up False Steps in the New York Dressmakers' Strike Preparations On the Illinois Miners by Gerry Allard On Angelo's Article On Howat The Weisman Case -The Case of Weisman and Bureaucratism Recent Lessons in Strike Strategy by Arne Swabeck Recent Strikes in England Coal Miners in Struggle MacDonald Again "For Labor" What Has Become of Minority Movement? At the Fresh Grave of Kote Zinzadze by Leon Trotsky The Demagogy of the German National Socialists by Roman Well Reformism and Fascism The Ghezzi Case American Syndicalism and the Problems of Communism by James P. Cannon The I.W.W. as a Revolutionary Movement The Shortcomings of the I.W.W. Tasks of the Marxists Lovestone and Brandler The "Left" Saviors of Reformism in the Socialist Party by Max Shachtman The Sources of the "Left" Wing Who Are the "Militants" Defenders of Bourgeois Democracy The "Dictatorship" Debate Cannon Lecture in Boston Voices of Protest from the Bolsheviks in Exile by the Kansk Group: Arronovsky, Bardunal, Zagovsky, Zaichuk, Kugmainskaia, Michollov, Romansko, Razovenos, Suvitsky, Sovkin, Fortushkin and Smith The Prisons for Oppositionists Physical Destruction of Left Opposition The Desperate Methods of Centrism The Demands of the Opposition Organization Notes * Kansas City, Mo. * Minneapolis, Minn. * Toronto, Canada * Philadelphia, Pa. * Our Subscription Campaign * Chicago, Ill. * Our New Propaganda Literature * Resolution on Program of Expanded Activities for 1931 adopted by the National Committee Communist League of America The Legend of the Public Works Panacea by Harry Strang No Gains Asked Little Change Recorded Over 1930 Brandt Offers Little Hope March 5 Mar 1, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Blumkin...-One Year After His Murder "Communists and Progressives" Lawrence on Strike! -Textile Workers Rebel Against Wage-Cut and Speed Up System by Arne Swabeck Two Philly Oppositionists Held for Sedition by C. Stalin Acts Fire Destroys Trotsky Home Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * How the Miners Were Defeated * Miller Goes Over to Muste * Trifling With the Negro Question Recent Lessons in Strike Strategy by Arne Swabeck Workers Divided in the Strike A Caricature of Strike Strategy Recent German Experiences A Sample of Party Strategy Organization Notes * New York * Philadelphia * Our Program for Expansion * Roll Call on the Program of Expansion * Get After Those Subs!! For the Program of Expansion by James P. Cannon The Two Thousand Dollar Fund The Progress in New York The Second National Conference What the London "Workers" Won't Print (A letter from David Davis to the editor of the "Daily Worker" that was censored) On the "Sectarians"... The Right Wing Liquidators and the S.P. "Militants" by Max Shachtman (Continued from last issue) Lovestone and the Stanley Group "Frontier Guards for the Soviet Union" The Mechanics of Liquidationism The International Conference of the Rights By Kurt Landau Is There an International Right Opposition? Results of the Minneapolis Special Election Appeal to the Party Members in the Needle Trades -For a United Front of the Party and the Left Opposition Against the Reactionaries, the Pseudo-Progressives, and the Right Wing Liquidators (the Lovestoneites) (From The Needle Trades Group, Communist League of America (Opposition), Sylvia Bleeker, Secretary) Indications of the Turn Preliminary Steps for the Left Wing The Theories of "Social Fascism" The Lovestone Liquidators One Step Forward Has Been Taken The Young Vanguard * What is the Situation in the Y.C.L.? by George Ray * Kaganovitch Teaches! The Dilemma of the War Department Youth Notes by Joseph Carter Hear! Hear! 6 Mar 15, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck In Prison. -A Letter from Exile by H.H. "Progressives" Meet -Middle Class Impotence Can't Solve the Burning Problems of Labor Anti-Communist Repression Spreads Throughout the Country * I.L.D. Refuses to Aid Philly Defendants by K.M. Whitten * Police Raid Minneapolis Opposition Forum Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * More Treason to the Miners * "Against Exaggeration" * Miller's Manifesto * A Great Step Forward Our Subscription Drive The Strike Strategy of the Left Wing by Arne Swabeck What Strike Strategy is Not The United Front Policy in Strike Strategy Clarity of Strike Issues The Anti-Red Drive in Greece The Successes of Socialism and the Dangers of Adventurism by Leon Trotsky Mass Enthusiasm in the Civil War How the Economic Turn Was Carried Out Stalin's "Catching Up With and Surpassing" Stalin's Speech on the Five Year Plan by M. Mill Gandhi Make His Peace with Imperialism by Albert Glotzer Elections in the Amalgamated: What For? by Albert Orland Abolishing Elections Rank Corruption The Stalinists in the Hungarian Bureau Run Amuck by Thomas Stamm Charges of Corruption Supporters Turn into "Fascists" Overnight Beware of Dangers The Militants' Bookshelf -Lenin and the Iskra Period by James P. Cannon (Volume IV, The Collected Works of Lenin) The Iskra "Declaration" Lenin the Orthodox Marxist "Where to Begin" The Role of a Newspaper The Repression in Spain Organization Notes * Boston * Chicago * St. Louis, Mo. * From the National Office * The Program of Expansion Campaign * Roll Call on the Program of Expansion Paris Commune Affair Letters from the Militants * Stalinist Decay in England by Black Diamond * The Individual and the Revolution by H. Mashow * The New York Open Forum by George J. Saul April 7 Apr 1, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Illinois Mine Workers in Revolt -Rank and File Rebel Against Fishwick-Lewis Agreement; New Union Call Issued, by Arne Swabeck What Has Happened in Illinois? by Joseph Angelo Help Rebuild Trotsky's Library! (With a photograph of Trotsky at his work-desk pre-fire) Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Herberg Quotes Trotsky * Lawrence Gives the Signal * The Trade Union Turn * The Death of John Donlin For Economic Collaboration with Russia by Sam Gordon The Slogan of the Six-Hour Working-Day by Arne Swabeck A "Visionary" Slogan The Workers' Resistance The Miners and Railroad Workers The Successes of Socialism and the Dangers of Adventurism by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Have We Entered into the "Period of Socialism"? Four Years or Five? Past Mistakes and the Fate of the Plan The Philadelphia Cases The Communists and the Progressives by James P. Cannon Toward a Left Opposition Movement in Great Britain by Spartacus In the Next Issue Dressmaker Strike Ends by S.J. The Agrarian Congress in Puebla by Russell Blackwell Los Angeles "Radical" S.P. by Charles Curtiss The European Grain Meet -The American Big Stick Succeeds in Disrupting the Conference by Harry Strang "Too Much Wheat" The Price Decline "Sustained Prosperity" by George Ray Communist Tasks and the Workmens Circle by J.B. Opposition Lecture at Brookwood Expansion Program Headway Organization Notes * The Sub Drive For 500 New Subscribers and Renewals Special Offers * The Symbol Must Be Protected! * Expansion Program Roll Call on the Program of Expansion 8 Apr 15, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Republican Revolution in Spain by S.-n. Ill. Miners' Convention by Max Shachtman The Unity of Fishwick and Lewis The Blunders of Stalinism Confusion Instead of Policy The Left Wing Must Act Penn. Sedition Act Seeks Victims Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * A Dangerous Situation * Communism and Syndicalism * Lying as a Political System * The Oppositionists at the May Day Conference May Day Meeting in Cleveland The Successes of Socialism and the Dangers of Adventurism by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The U.S.S.R. and the World Market Conclusion The Trial of the Russian Mensheviks -The Real Disposition of the Figures on the Political Scene by Leon Trotsky Who Are the Menshevik Defendants? The Two Fundamental Lines International Bulletin No. 2 Out! Notes of a Journalist by Alfa (Leon Trotsky Stalin and the Comintern Whose Phonograph is This? What Has Happened in the Chinese Communist Party In the Next Issue N.Y. May Day Conference -Opposition Delegates Heard Despite the Stalinist Bureaucracy by R. Hungarians Struggle Against Corruption by Y.S. A Wrong Point of Departure More Examples of Running Amuck Communist Tasks in the Workmens Circle Defend the Philly Militants! Clem Forsen, St. Paul TUUL Head, Expelled Organization Notes * The Subscription Drive * Organization Program Slogan of the 6-Hour Day -Discussion Article by John Mihelic The I.W.W. and the Unemployment Problem by Hugo Oehler A Step Forward May 9 May 1, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Workers, Out on May Day! from the National Committee of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Miners' Revolt Checked at Muste Convention by Hugo Oehler Smash the Scottsboro Frame-Up! by G. Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * The Miners' Convention * The Road to a New Union * The Affair at City College Correction Next Steps in the Needle Trades by Sylvia Bleeker The Daily Worker Explains Some Differences by S. The Case of Riazanov by Leon Trotsky The Marxist Riazanov a Menshevik? The Menshevik "Collaborators" and the Marx-Engels Institute The Plebiscitary Regime...and Its Victims Behind the Scenes in the Russian Party The Theory of Stalinism and the Revolution in Spain by Max Shachtman The National-Socialist Conception Stalin on Spain An Objection Answered Organization Notes * Philadelphia * Minneapolis * Other Cities * How About Those Subs.? * Our Program of Expansion The Slogan of the Six-Hour Day -Discussion Article (Continued from last issue) 1886 and Today by John Mihelic Spring Festival of New York Opposition Branch In Our Next Issue Letters from the Militants * On the Party's Turn in the Needle Trades -Boston by Jenny * Musteism and Stalinism at the Miners Convention -Christopher, Ill. by Gerry Allard * The Fiftieth Anniversary of the Carpenters' Union -New York by W.H.H. Letter of a Deported Oppositionist The Young Vanguard -Youth Notes * The Young Vanguard * Y.C.L. Convention * The Free Youth * Indian Youth Executed * Against the R.O.T.C. The Young Communist League Convention by George Ray For a Genuine Discussion The Real Situation The Root Causes 10 May 15, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Revolutionary Progress in Spain - The Tasks of Spanish Communists by Andres Nin The Republican Government Who Will Carry Through the Democratic Revolution? The Weekly by July 1st! The Militant and the Events in Spain What is Happening in Spain -A Letter from Barcelona -Recent Events by J. Obin The Interest in "Moscow Affairs" Demagogy of the Republicans Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Now for the Weekly Militant! * Fighting for Free Speech * What About Morgenstern and Goodman? * The Right Wing Capitulators * The White Collar Unemployed Results of the Illinois Miners' Revolt by Arne Swabeck Serious Weaknesses Still Prevail Which Position Proved Correct? The Right Wing and the Center Make Their Position Clear The Position of the Left Opposition What of the Future? Who Has the "Leopard's Spots"? by John Mihelic Question of Leopards The Question of Trade Union Unity by Leon Trotsky The Bolsheviks and the Trade Unions Reformism and the Working Class The Problem of the United Front "America Conquers Britain" by S. Green The Rise of America The Decline of England The Fight for Supremacy The Clash The Times and the Daily Worker on Trotsky by George Ray Unemployed Cutters Rebel by Albert Orland Condition of Unemployed The Workers' Demands The Accomplishments So Far Immediate Relief Needed Weisbord: Cult of Confusionism by S. In the Next Issue Seasonal Improvement -- Where? b y Albert Glotzer Seasonal Rise Slight Wage Cuts Increased June 11 Jun 1, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Next Month The Weekly! -An Appeal to Our Readers Rally to the Defense of the Scottsboro Boys! -A United Working Class Front Will Prevent a Legalized Lynching by R.T. Ten Commandments of the Spanish Communist by Leon Trotsky Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Bolshevik Organization * The Struggle Against "Left" Reformism * What is Socialism? The Eleventh Plenum of the Comintern The Estimation on the U.S.S.R. The Colonial Question in China and in India Two Criticisms of the 6-Hour Day Slogan by Arne Swabeck Does the Party Oppose this Slogan? What Are Mihelic's Errors? M. Malkin Expelled From Opposition by the New York Branch Communist League of America (Opposition) Boston Lecture First of May in Madrid by J. Obin The Bourgeoisie and the Spanish Revolution by L. Fersen Papal Drugs for Labor by Herbert Capelis The Duluth Dock Strike by F. The Strike Starts Well Absence of Sound Leadership In Defense of Scottsboro Stanley Disappoints Lovestone Browder Gets the Call Resolution of the International Secretariat on the Weisbord Group Organization Notes by David Davis * Philadelphia * New York * Boston * The Movement in Los Angeles by Max Geldman * A "Non-Party" Organization -New York by J. * From an I.W.W. Member - Minneapolis Militant Sub Drive -Only One Month Left for Subscription Drive The Young Vanguard * Back of the Air Maneuvers by George Clarke * Yipsels and National Youth Day by F. Student Youth and the Workers Movement by Albert Glotzer 12 Jun 15, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Miners on the March! -Thousands on Strike Against Wage Cuts in Western Pennsylvania by Arne Swabeck Next Issue-The Weekly The Spanish Bourgeoisie Acts -- Against Labor -The Spanish Bourgeoisie Gets into Action by M. Mill The Role of the Bourgeoisie The "Crime" of the Expelled Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Strike Strategy * Assembling the Future Staff The Eleventh Plenum of the Comintern by Janin (Continued from last issue) The A.F. of L. and the Wage-Cut Drive by Arne Swabeck Communism and Syndicalism in Spain by Hugo Oehler The General Strike "Freedom" and Dictatorship The Strangled Revolution by Leon Trotsky An Unforgettable Picture Garine's False Radicalism Tcheng Dai and Hong The Weakness of the Masses America's "Pacifism" in Europe and...Litvinov's by Max Shachtman Germany's Plight The American Plan A Congenial Commissioner At One Single Blow! The Unification of the Chinese Opposition (by the Secretariat of the Left Opposition of the Chinese Communist Party, Secretary Chen Du-Siu) The Party's Unemployment Drive by Thomas Stamm The Stalinist Analysis The Party's Demonstrations The Decline of Support Organization Notes * The Militant Sub Drive * Program of Expansion Campaign * Reactionary Fanaticism by James Economou Letters from the Militants * How the I.L.D. Defends Opposition Workers by Leon Goodman * Shall We Subordinate Social Insurance Fight? by John Mihelic The Young Vanguard Appeal to the League Convention by the National Youth Committee Communist League of America (Opposition) Against Class Collaboration Policies The Situation in the Y.C.L. The Militant -Official Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) 12 Jun 15, 1931 (Supplement) Positions and Perspectives of American Imperialism Problems of American National Economy Capitalist Readjustment The Function of the N.R.A. International Problems Soviet Union & U.S. Imperialism Capitalist System in Decay The Insoluble Contradiction Draft Thesis of the N.C. of the Communist League for the Third National Convention (By the National Committee, Communist League of America) Class Relations in the United States Position of the American Farmer The New Deal and the Unions Work Within Mass Unions Great Tasks for New Party July 13 Jul 4, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Revolver at the Head of France -The Hoover Reparations Debt Scheme by Max Shachtman The Crisis in the Young Plan A Solution of the Crisis? "Permanent Revolution" Barred in Canada Miners Strike against Wage Cuts and Starvation Conditions by Arne Swabeck The Heavy Strike Toll Relief Urgent An Appeal for Communist Unity in Spain by Leon Trotsky, April 24, 1931 Philadelphia Oppositionists Convicted of Sedition In The International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements -Two Social-Democratic Congresses, the Collapse of the "Lefts" * The French Socialists and National Defense * The Sanction of Betrayal at Leipzig by Sam Gordon * The Provisional Government in Action by Henry LaCroix * League Activities Organization Notes Our Subscription Campaign Our Program of Expansion Campaign On the Workers Front * Opposition Appeals to Milliners * Cleveland Party & Unemployment by George Clarke * Illinois Miners on the March by Gerry Allard * The Unemployment Councils at Work by Thomas Stamm * Where Does British Labor Stand? by Arne Swabeck In Europe The Essential Question of Destiny of England Where is the Proletarian Vanguard? MacDonald Preparing the Road * The Second Convention of the C.L.A. (Opposition) Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * The Capitalist Offensive * The Union Square Meeting A New Slander Against D.B. Riazonov by Leon Trotsky Economic Crisis -- What Next? by B. J. Field Data on Manufacturing Industries 1919-1929 14 Jul 11, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Off the Leninist Path -Stalin's New Economic Policy by Max Shachtman How the New Policy is Made How Lenin Viewed the Problem The Opposition's Warning Shall Eight Die? 23,000 West Virginia Miners Are Out in New Strike Wave -Forward to a United Front of the Pennsylvania, Ohio, Illinois and W. Va. Miners by Arne Swabeck The Need for the United Front Rush Relief! On Guard Against Betrayal! -Hillman's New Racket - The "Campaign" Against Racketeering by Albert Orland Who Are the Racketeers? Bosses with Hillman A Real Challenge For a United Defense: -Movement Begins for the Defense of the Two Philadelphia Oppositionists United Front Imperative In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * The Spanish Masses in Motion -- Where Is the Communist Party? By Henry Lacroix The Strikes The Partial Election of May 31 Financial Panic In the Communist Party * The British Scene -England's Economic Plight by Arne Swabeck Growing Conflict in World Market Growing Conflict at Home * The Archio-Marxists In Action -Left Opposition Leads the May Day Struggles in Greece Demonstration Disrupted * Polish Social Democrats Capitalize on the Blunders of Stalinism by Felix Reasons for "Radicalization" Results of "Social Fascism' Theory Where is the Communist Party? On the Workers' Front: * Rank and File Struggles in the New York Carpenters' Union by W.H.H. A Reactionary Proposal Toward Mass Demonstrations Seven or Six Hour Day? Lessons for the T.U.U.L. * Auto Workers Reject a Cut by Gadfly * The Background of the Coal Strike by Harry Strang Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * The Overlooked German Situation * "Saving-Germany" For Whom? * Reviving "The Appeal to Reason" Manuilsky Makes an Unintentional Admission by S.-n. Thaelmann and the "People's Revolution" by Leon Trotsky Economic Crisis -- What Next? by B. J. Field (Continued from last issue) Ways Out? Political Perspectives 15 Jul 18, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Spanish Revolution On the Order of the Day for the Left Opposition by Leon Trotsky Two Basic Questions Democratic Slogans The Lessons of China Relief and Defense for the Striking Miners Rank and File Illinois Miners Ready for a New and Militant National Movement by Gerry Allard The Policies of the Stalinists Immediate Task of the Left Wing Combine the Miners' Struggle into a United Front! -The Stalinists Are Pursuing a Sectarian Policy Which Keeps the Insurgent Movements Separated by Max Shachtman What is Happening in the Coal Fields? What Should the Left Wing Do? Do Not Be Deceived by Cheap Phrases The Mistake is Being Made Now -- Correct It Now! Acute Crisis Shakes Germany and Central European Lands -Whole Communist Movement of Europe Now Put to the Test by Sam Gordon I.L.D. Sabotages the Opposition Defense -I.L.D. Sabotages Class Defense of Goodman and Morgenstern Engdahl's Falsehoods In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * Germany -The Latest Decree Against the Workers by F. Policy of German Bourgeoisie The Aims of the Decree * Clearing Away the Petty Bourgeois Fog -On the Road to Proletarian Revolution in Spain by Estaban Bilbao * Argentine -Uriburu Dictatorship Strangles Labor by R.G. * For the Spanish Opposition Press * The British Scene -MacDonald and Rationalization by Arne Swabeck A Campaign of Wage Slashing * In France -Economic Crisis and the Strikes by Pierre Frank On the Workers Front * In the New York A.F. of L. by Gadfly * Ban "Class Struggle" Organization Notes New York Cleveland Philadelphia St. Louis The Expansion Program Campaign Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Even a Browder Can Learn * Our Revolution U.S. Crisis Past & Present by B. J. Field The Early Crises The Panic of 1873 World War and 1914 Crisis "Solutions" in the Past 16 Jul 25, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Stalinism and the German Crisis -The "Daily Worker" Contributes Three Errors To a Serious Question by James P. Cannon Another Form of American Hegemony Imperialists and a Fascist Dictatorship Second League Conference Demonstrate on August 1 Against Imperialist War! Pittsburgh Convention Shows Need for Unity of Fighting Miners by George Clarke A Militant Conference A Fosterite "United Front" Question of National Strike Patterson On Strike -N.T.W. Must Take Initiative in United Front of All Silk Workers by Max Shachtman Terror in China -Arrest Opposition Heads -13 Communists in the Hands of the Butcher Chiang Kai-Shek by N.S. Pointed Questions to the I.L.D. Results of the Spanish Elections -The Victory of the Socialists and the Tasks of the Communists by Leon Trotsky The Socialist Victory Weakness of Spanish Communism The Slogan of Soviets Stalinist Slander In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * In Spain -Day by Day Influence of Left Opposition The Opposition and Maurin The Relation of Forces * Clearing Away the Petty Bourgeois Fog -On the Road to the Proletarian Revolution in Spain by Estaban Bilbao (Continued from last issue) The Need for a Party * In France -Economic Crisis and the Strikes by Pierre Frank (Continued from last issue) Failure of the Communist Party * The British Scene -MacDonald's "Victories" by Arne Swabeck Struggles Looming The "Third Period" in England MacDonald's Imperialist Policy On the Workers Front -After the Pocketbook Makers' Strike by N. Davis The Agreement Call for Second National Conference of the Communist League (Opposition) Thesis for the Pre-Conference Discussion Crisis in the United States and Its Effects on Labor The Prospects for the American Working Class Movement Social Reformism and the Perspective of the Revolutionary Movement The Position of the Communist Movement and the Tasks of the Party The Left Opposition and Its Role in the Movement Problems of the Spanish Revolution by Leon Trotsky The "Intermediate Revolution" Communists and Socialist Workers Help the Press of the Spanish Opposition Attention, Youth! August 17 Aug 1, 1931, New Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Nine-Tenths of Our Activities for the Revolution in Spain -On the Maurin Group in Catalonia and the Left Opposition by Leon Trotsky The Federation in the Elections Unity a la Maurin Spain: The Revolution Day by Day -In the Communist Party of Spain by Henry Lacroix Persecutions Against Us In the Midst of the Elections The Strikes The Second Congress of the N.C. of L. Send Generous Aid to the Spanish Left Opposition Silk Revolt Growing -Policies of All Elements under Test of the Struggle in Paterson by James P. Cannon After The London Conference -The Buck is Passed to Germany by J. B. Fields Wage-Cuts -White House OK's the Drive The British Scene -The Unemployment Problem by Arne Swabeck The Serious Unemployment Situation The Communist Party and Unemployment The Anti-Trade Union Act What Does the Balance Sheet Show? The Catalonian Federation's Platform by Leon Trotsky Menshevik Criticism Spanish Kuo Min Tangism Alfa -Notes of a Journalist by Leon Trotsky Manuilsky, the Leader of the Comintern Auerbach Caught With the Goods Notes from the Editor Discussion Articles -The Party and the Opposition's Tasks by S. M. Rose Unity and Differences Role of Centrism Prospects for Future Call the Troopers Weisbord --- No Comment! A Proposal to Gitlow Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * A Welcome Reversal * Again the Union Square Meeting * Field Organizers of the Opposition Behind the Miners Strike -Economic Decay in Soft Coal by B. J. Fields Where Coal Comes From Shift of Coal Fields Key Position of West Va. Reason for Market Loss Financial Concentration Mechanization of Mines Bucharin and the Permanent Revolution The Permanent Revolution in Lenin's Time 18 Aug 8, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The New Musteite Party -The C.P.L.A. Prepares a Home for the Political Homeless Socialists and Communists The Sponsors of the Party After the Lamont Letter -Wage Cut Drive -Class Struggle or "Peace" by Sam Gordon What Is the Situation of the Workers at This Juncture? Per Capita Earnings Employment Mining and Textile Strikes in Danger -Stalinist Failure to Apply United Front Threatens Strike by S. The Party on the Mine Strike The Paterson Strike Hillman Brings the Tailor Strike to an End by Albert Orland A New Betrayal A Slander! -Blackguards and Assistants by Leon Trotsky Andres Nin Calls for the Spanish Opposition Press by Andres Nin In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * In Spain -The Struggle Day by Day by Henry Lacroix The Successes in Andalusia The Elections * Germany -The Impotence of the Communist Party in the Face of the Crisis What Is the Party Doing? The Party and the "Left" Socialist Leaders * In Greece -Repression Against the Opposition Anti-Semitic Disturbances in Salonika Discussion Articles -The Party and the Opposition's Tasks by S. M. Rose (Continued from last issue) The I.W.W. Education and the Young Communists by George Ray Organization Notes Our Recent Activities Our Expansion Program Fragments of Truth from Under the Garbage of Slander by Alfa (Leon Trotsky) Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Wage Cuts and Strikes * They Say it With Flowers Stalin in 1921 -More About the Theory of Socialism in One Country Before Lenin's Death by S.-n Stalin in 1925 And Stalin in 1921 Problems of the Spanish Revolution -Mistakes of Comrade Maurin by Andres Nin An...Uncomfortable Position Why Maurin Is Not with the "Trotskyists" The "National" Character of the Spanish Revolution 19 Aug 15, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Wage-Cut Offensive -Toward Sharp Working Class Struggles of Resistance by Arne Swabeck Trotsky Greets Weekly Militant by Leon Trotsky After the Massacre -Chicago Opposition Condemns Murders of Negro Workers by Chicago Branch Communist League of America (Left Opposition) Wickersham's Exposures -Capitalism's Agents Reveal a Few of Its Festering Sores Mass Arrests In Silk Strike -Left Wing Makes a Half Turn to Unity After Prussian Elections -Stalinists Trail Behind Demagogues of the Hitlerite Camp Almost 1,000 Pesetas Already Sent for the Spanish Opposition Press For Our National Conference -Draft Thesis on the Youth Question Youth in America The Effects of the Crisis The American League Opponent Youth Organizations The Work of the Opposition The British Scene -The Danger of Left Reformism by Arne Swabeck A General Political Fermentation The I.L.P. in the Past Discussion Articles -The Double Task of the Left Opposition by Hugo Oehler Wrong Views The Pressure of the Left The Party and the Opposition's Tasks by S. M. Rose (Continued from last issue) Dizziness...From Failure In the A.C.W.A -Cliques Gird for Spoils by Albert Orland Hillman-Beckerman Struggle Clique Conflicts in the Strike Towards a Split Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon: * Free Speech and the Labor Movement * What is a Renegade? Leon Trotsky Writes on Stalin's Latest Speech -A New Zig-zag and the New Dangers by Leon Trotsky The Five Year Plan in Four Years The Problem of the Working Force Problems of the Spanish Revolution Ð Mistakes of Comrade Maurin by Andres Nin 20 Aug 21, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Lovosky Unloads the Blame...-The Lesser Losovskys in their Old Role of "Whipping Boys" by James P. Cannon Trotsky's Letter to the Pravda by Leon Trotsky 78 Trotsky Voters in Santander The Revolution in Spain -Conflict of Tendencies in the Ranks of the Working Class -Madrid Letter by Henry Lacroix The Forces of the Spanish Party Panic in the Two Independent Federations The National Congress of the Socialist Party The Communist Opposition in the N.C.L. The New Persecutions Against Us Our Progress Spanish Opposition Press Fund Increasing Mine Strike Called Off -Opportunity for National Movement Missed by Party Blunder The Heavy Odds Speak Out Frankly Our Proposals Try 35 Kentucky Miners -Red-Baiting is Prominent Feature of New Frame-Up Attempt In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * Germany -Communist Suppression by Roman Well Abolition of Press Freedom * The British Scene -The Bankruptcy of British Stalinism by Arne Swabeck Pollitt Recites the Failures The Party Leadership Views "Simplifying" the Problems of Revolution The Future Holds Great Possibilities Opposition at Boston I.L.D. Conference Discussion Articles: * Reforms and Immediate Demands by Hugo Oehler The Position of Negation False Abstractions When Bosses Grant Reform The Communist Task * The Meaning of the American Crisis by B. J. Field The New Facts as Base Theories of Self-Cure The Agrarian Crisis * Shortcomings in the Youth Thesis by Lillian Bord Equal Pay for Equal Work A Nucleus in the League Youth Clubs Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon: * Bernard Shaw on Russian * Debating the Dole Leon Trotsky Writes on Stalin's Latest Speech -A New Zig-zag and the New Dangers (Continued from last issue) Socialist Enthusiasm and Piece Work A Personal Revelation 21 Aug 29, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The End of the Labor Cabinet -Wall Street Cracks the Whip and MacDonald Jumps by Max Shachtman MacDonald and the Dole The Collapse of the Cabinet 34 Kentucky Miners Framed; 18 On Trial in Pennsylvania -Unity of Conflicting Defense Movements Needed to Strengthen the Struggle 18 on Trial in Washington Bureaucrats Sabotage United Front in Chicago Jobless Conference by Martin C. Payer M. Payer arrested in St. Louis Anti-Communist Arrests in Canada -Communist Party Leaders Seized and Held by Dominion Authorities under Sedition Act by Maurice Spector Canada In the Crisis Police terror in Toronto A Trial Out of the Past Half-Hearted Stalinist About Face On Issue of Credits to Soviet Union Increase the Spanish Press Fund to 200 Dollars! Draft of the Thesis on the Trade Union Question The Prospects for the New Militant Unions The Position and Perspectives of the A,F. of L. Unions The Trade Union Policy of the Lovestone Group The Status of the New Industrial Unions Conclusion Discussion Articles * Social Reform and a Labor Party by Hugo Oehler * The Meaning of the American Crisis by B. J. Field (Continued from last issue * Prospects for the Outcome of the Crisis by H. Stone Politics and Economics The Factors at Work Effects on Producers' Goods Foreign Trade In the Struggle of the Shoeworkers The Case of Lieut. Scheringer Organization Notes Boston Minneapolis Chicago New York Our Program of Expansion Campaign The Left Opposition on the Parliamentary Tribune -Comrade Seipold's Speech in the Prussian Landtag German and America Proletarian Revolution Only Hope Revolutionary Flames in Spain The "Freest Republic" September 22 Sep 5, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Consolidate The Weekly! -New York Gives new Impetus to Expansion Program Fund by James P. Cannon First Results I. Y. D. All Out! by Joseph Carter Gordon Arrested at Boston Meeting Credits for the Soviet Union -Stalinists Change their Stand but Evade Most Essential Points by S. What We Demanded Stalinist Objection The Need of Credits Our Spanish Fund Mooney Appeals! -All Efforts Now for a Broad and Genuine United Front Move by Arne Swabeck The Need for Action The Communist Duty A Call from Prison (San Quentin, August 20th 1931) by Tom Mooney Offer Aid in Party Election Fight by H. Stone The Anarchists in Spain -The "Turn" of the Syndicalists and Macia's Nationalism by M. Mills The Anarcho-Syndicalists In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * U.S.S.R. -From Moscow & Deportation * In Spain -The Events of a Fortnight by Henry Lacroix The Incidents at Seville The Labor Organizations During the Recent Disturbances The Socialist Ministers The Repression Continues * A Letter from Berlin at Election * Germany -The Plebiscite's Real Results The Figures Speak Further "Victory" Proof Toronto -The Canadian Red Raids by Maurice Quater Discussion Articles: * Some Shortcomings of the Thesis by Joseph Carter Change on Labor Party The Economic Crisis * To Improve our Will by Clem Forsen * The Thesis and the Crisis by Hugo Oehler Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Where is the British Communist Party? * The Return of Gerry Allard The Anonymous Factional Struggle in The Party by Max Shachtman An Anonymous Struggle Browder vs. Dunne and Foster Maurin and the Anarcho-Syndicalists by Leon Trotsky Lovestone 10 Years Ago by Marsh 23 Sep 12, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The I.L.D. "Acts" on Moony -The Appeal for a United Front Evaded by the Stalinists by Max Shachtman A Significant Appeal A Radical Mistake Change the Course! 2nd National Conference, Sept. 24 Demand Trotsky's Return -French Red Union Congress Votes for Appeal to the Soviets Steel Wage Cuts Forecast -Analysis Shows Steel Barons' Plans to Slash at Workers by B. J. Fields A Contacted Market Wage Declines Complete the Expansion Fund Program! Jobless Spurned by Roosevelt, Hoover -Unemployment Insurance Must Be Won Hoover's "Plan" The Crux of the Problem Split Threatens A.C.W. -Cliques Expose Each Other While Left Wing Marks Time by Albert Orland Hillman's Maneuvers The Party Policy In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * In Spain -The Opposition and the National Question * Greece -The Elections in Mytilene Morgenstern-Goodman and the I. L. D. Discussion Articles: * A Reply to the Discussion by James P. Cannon A Discredited Idea Distorted History Repeating Slander False Viewpoints * Problems of Our Perspectives by Arne Swabeck Fundamentals of Present Crisis The Basis of Possible Revival Further World Market Expansion America's Role in the World Market * Contradictions of the Agrarian Crisis by W. Krehm Effects of "Return to Normal" Attempts at Organization A Revolutionary Force Our International Bulletin The Young Vanguard * Youth Notes by Joseph Carter Our Youth Thesis The Y. C. L. * The Question of Youth in Industry * Our Tasks by George Ray Struggle of the Boston Shoeworkers In the Ranks of the Party -The Startling Turnover in the Party The Sharp Decline The Roots of the Evil A Picture of the Party's Inner Life How Articles "Happen" to Be Written I.Y.D. in New York What IS International Youth Day? by Joseph Carter 24 Sep 19, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Stop Making a Football Out of the Mooney Case! by Max Shachtman The Stalinist Plan A Novel Committee For a Genuine Movement Arne Swabeck Injured in Accident British Seaman Revolt Against Wage Cuts I. L. D. Threatens Expulsion -Hacker Announces that All Oppositionists Will Be Expelled Opposition's Proposals Protest the Splitting Proposal! "Comunismo" Barred From Canada Nat'l Conference to Open Thursday The Latest Events in Spain -Turmoil Among the Socialists, Splits Among the Communists -Events of the Week by Henry Lacroix Social Democracy Frenzy The Catalonian Statute For the Unification of the C.P. In the Communist Party Unemployment Increases We Need Another $600.00 for the Fund In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * France -French Foreign Policy is Modified * After the Labor Government's Fall -New Nat'l Government -London Letter by Anglicus The Labor "Opposition" The Plight of the Party American Bankers and the Crisis Some Stalinist "Leninism" Germany -Bruening, France and the Communists Discussion Articles * Tasks of Our National Conference by James P. Cannon * The League and the Problem of the Youth by Joseph Carter * The Youth Thesis by Albert Glotzer * Perspectives of the American Crisis by B.J. Fields Maurin and the Catalonian Question by M. M. and Leon Trotsky Resolution on the International Left Opposition M. N. Roy Arrested in India Against National Communism (Lessons of the "Red" Referendum) by Leon Trotsky How Everything is Turned Upon Its Head The "United Front", But With Whom? The Question of the Relation of Forces Let Us Look Back at the Russian Experience With Blown-Out Lanterns 25 Sep 26, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Our Second Conference -A Milestone in the Progress of the American Opposition Our Position Confirmed War Clouds Dark in Manchuria Steel Wages Slashed Throughout Land A Signal to the Bosses Organize the Fight! Expulsions Campaign Begins in I. L. D. by Harry Milton Refused Admission R.R.s Prepare Wage Cuts by B. J. Fields Position of Labor Leaders Freight Rate Decline Expansion Program In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * In Spain -Progress of the Left Opposition by Juan Andrade The Propaganda Tours Our Weekly Organ The Spread of Our Literature * Germany and the Approaching Winter by Ervin Bauer The Development of German Fascism The Present Method of Domination and Strategy of the Bourgeoisie * The Floating Baron * Who is Malkin? * Greece -The Opposition and The Party by P. Psakis Davios (The Torch) Persecutions and Action International Labor Defense Federation of Food Industries Party Membership Mitylene By-Election Labor's Perspective in the Struggle for a Respite by Arne Swabeck Mobilizing the Labor United Front by Sam Gordon Double Responsibility Foreign-Born Workers How the Life of the Y. C. L. is Strangled The "Inner Life" Hullabaloo and Noise A Letter About the Spanish Revolution by Leon Trotsky Party Breaks Meet in Malden by Sam Gordon Against National Communism! (Lessons of the "Red" Referendum) by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) "The People's Revolution" Instead of the Proletarian Revolution "People's Revolution" as a Method of National Liberation The School of Bureaucratic Centrism As the School of Capitulations "Revolutionary War" and Pacifism How Marxists Should Deliberate October 26 Oct 10, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Reply of the Steel Workers -Preparations to Resist Wage Cuts on the Order of the Day by Arne Swabeck Wages and Living Costs Past Experiences 23,000 Strike in Lawrence, Mass. -Will Left Wing Repeat Errors? Hoover Announces New "Crisis Cure" Where is Rakovsky? What About Paterson? -The Stalinists Unload Responsibility for Their Bankruptcy Second National Conference Marks Step Forward by Arne Swabeck The Political Report On the Soviet Union Conference Achievements In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * British Crisis Sharpens -Militant Correspondents Describe Moods of the Workers by Anglicus Parliamentary Opposition The Party * A Letter from Cornwall by Millicent Shooter * Germany -The Coming Winter by Ervin Bauer (Continued from last issue) The Policy of the German C.P. * U.S.S.R. -Letters from Oppositionists by P. * From an Economic Director * A View of the Struggle in Madrid by Ray Secr't Greets Conference -Increasing Problems for the International Left Opposition by M Mill (For the International Secretariat) A Ferment in the Chicago Y. C. L. by Youth Committee, C.L.A. (Opposition) Chicago Branch Against National Communism! -Lessons of the "Red" Referendum by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Why Was the Party Silent? What Does Stalin Say? What Does "Pravda" Say? A Syndicalist Voyage to the Ranks of Stalinism by Martin Abern Catching Up With the Revolution Scarlett on the Field of National Socialism The Struggle Against Bureaucracy Conference Acts on Weisbord Issue is Skipped Expulsions Begin in Spartacus Club 27 Oct 17, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck ILD Mooney Meet Ousts Left -Opposition Delegates Unseated by Bureaucratic Machine by G.C. Protest Expulsions in Greek Club To Party Members and Sympathizers War Threatens in Manchuria -Japan, China, U. S. and Soviet Union Are Involved by Nipponese Military Attack Japan and China The Position of the U.S. The American Game Jurisdictional Disputes Disrupt A.F.L. Building Trades Dept. by Arne Swabeck U.S. Confronts Banking Crisis by B. J. Fields The New Mechanism Controlling the Deflation Paper and Gold Effects of Deflation Government Bonds Minneapolis I.L.D. Pursue Ruinous Policy of Sectarianism and Expulsion by M. G. Plans Laid for Systematic Youth Work Organization Notes Militant Builders Our Expansion Program Constitution is Revised -National Conference Strengthen the Statutes of the League Name Purpose International Affiliation Membership Organization Administration Dues and Initiation Fee Discipline Qualifications for Election Conferences Fractions Chicago Unemployment Conference by Communist League of America (Left Opposition) Chicago Branch The Party's Election Campaign by Reva Craine The Struggle for Trade Union Unity in Spain by Henry LaCroix The Struggle for Trade Union Unity Up to 1926 Deception and Uncertainty Misery, Class Struggle and Trade Union Unity Editorial Notes -Furriers Unity by James P. Cannon Who is Christian Rakovsky? A Letter to Comrades by Leon Trotsky -The Question of Workers' Control of Production by Leon Trotsky 28 Oct 24, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Green and Co. at Vancouver -A.F. of L. Officialdom Continues to Serve Its Master by Arne Swabeck Growing Revolt Against National Government Marks British Scene by Anglicus A Turn-About Establish an English Opposition! The Party and the Election Fighting--for Votes! Division and Doubt The Case of the Meerut Prisoners Banking Crisis in the U.S. -Attempt to Defend Gold Standard Proves to be Costly by B. J. Field Small Banks Failed Bank Assets Financial Effects of the Crisis Increased Gold Need Vote Communist in the Elections! -Support the Candidates of the C.P.U.S.A. Opportunities for Progress Opportunist Blunders Funds are Needed Immediately On the Workers' Front * Lessons from the Furriers' Fight for the Coming Dressmakers' Struggle by Syliva Bleeker Conditions of Workers Coming Dress Strike * The Government Civil Service Applies Hooverism to the White Collar Slave by Martin Abern Low Wages of Civil Service Workers U.S. Government Increases Hours Need to Organize "White-Collar" Workers Stalinists Again Oust Left Opposition at Chicago Unemployment Conference by Hugo Oehler A Few "Pages from Party History" Youth Will Issue "Young Spartacus as Organ by Martin Abern In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements C. P. Policy in England -The Stalinists' Sterility Before the Problem of the United Front by Arne Swabeck Serious Currents Within Labor Opposition C.P. Leadership Impotent Adding New Confusion The United Front Policy Now is the Time to Apply Lessons of Past Experiences Silence in the Ranks of the Party on the Tom Mooney Case The N.T.W.I.U at Work in Boston by C. Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Laying the Foundations * Hail Young Spartacus! A Letter to Comrades -The Question of Workers' Control of Production by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Two Ways Out Necessary Preparations 29 Oct 31, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Unite Employed and Unemployed in Relief Struggle by Arne Swabeck Opponents Divert Unemployed Issue Into False Channels Unemployed and Employed Must Be United in Struggle Party Recognizes Narrowness of Unemployed Movement For a United Front In the Next Issue -On the Manchurian Events! Railway Bosses Drop their Masks by B. J. Fields England Goes to the Polls by Caius Gracchus Labour Party Battles for Capitalism Tories Shift to Protection "Issue" Chicago I.L.D. Persists in Isolation Policy Greek Opposition Active Among British Sailors Trotsky Greets "El Soviet" by Leon Trotsky Banking Crisis in the U.S. -Perspectives of Future Finance Developments (Continued from previous issue) Rush Funds to The Militant! On the Workers' Front * The Morgenstern-Goodman Case and the I. L. D. -The Defendants Present a Statement of the Facts by Leon Goodman and Bernard Morgenstern I.L.D. Refuses to Aid Class War Victims Convicted on Sedition Charges Rally to Defendants * Penn. Sedition Victim Dies in Cell * Siskind's Report: Party Failures and New "Plans" New Plans * Serious Unemployment Problems Suffer Because of Stalinist Maneuvers -Left Opposition Brings Program Before Chicago Conference by C.C. [Charles Curtis] "Slip Up" of the Machine Opposition on Floor Rubiczki in Frenzy Opposition's Program The Machine "Repaired" * The Bureaucracy in the I.W.O. New International Bulletin Out on Sale In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * The Situation in Germany -The Elections in Hamburg by M. * Notes from Berlin * A Communist Party -The Problem of the Revolution in England by F. A. Ridly British Situation is Beyond Reform Objective Conditions Favorable to Revolution Prepare for Third Annual Dance Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon: * An Apologist for Stalinism * The Dressmakers Symposium From an I. L. D. Delegate The Opposition at Party Forum by H.C. The Party on the Philippines by A. Our Own Interview with Ben Gitlow November 30 Nov 7, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck After the British Elections -Preparing the Road for Sharpened Future Struggles by Arne Swabeck The Labor Party Prepared for Present Situation Does MacDonald See His Finish? New Relations and Labors' New Road Manchurian Events and the Communists by Niel-Sih The Resistance of the Chinese Masses Kuo Min Tang's Shaky Position Influence of the Past on Present Chinese C.P. The Protective Ambiguity of the Stalinist Formulas The Weakening of the Party Apparatus Actual Conditions in the "Soviet" Areas Mismanagement in Peasant Affairs Progress and Hardships of the Left Opposition Hail 14 Years of Soviet Rule! -Fight to Preserve the Traditions of the Bolshevik October by Martin Abern The Proletarian Dictatorship is Established The Epoch of Wars and Revolutions Carrying Out the Program of Communism Lenin Dies; Stalinism Rises Stalin and Menshevik Hopes The Opposition Platform Serves the Workers' Interests The Conditions in the Factories The Changes in the Communist Party The Development of National Socialism Soviet Russia -- The Fortress of World Revolution The Platform of the Opposition--And the Future Preserve the Weekly Canadian Party Leaders on Trial The Decisions of the Defense Conference The Regime of Police Terror "El Soviet" Out On the Workers' Front * A Union Delegate on the Mooney Meet by W.H.H. Hacker Lies * In Sec. Two C.P. A Rank and Filer Speaks Up * Amter Proscribes Opposition at Forum Amter Proscribes Oppositionist *Work in the I. L. D. -Opposition Active Despite Bureaucrats Litvinov In Turkey The Party Discusses the Negro Problem by Herbert Capelis Policy on the Negro Question The Negro and the Class Viewpoint In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * Letter from Germany -The New Party Turn -The Menace of Fascism Increases by Ervin Bauer Fascism Again Shows Its Fangs The Communist Party Changes Its Course Social Democrats Discussing Russo-German Relations The Social-Democratic Opposition and the New Centrist Party * In Great Britain -Developments in England and Ireland by Anglicus Developments in England and Ireland More "Self-Criticism" The Irish Ferment Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Amter Will Get Your Money Back? * The Opposition on the Offensive For Clarity and Action -"Young Spartacus" to Appeal to Membership of Y.C.L. by G. R. We Must Reach Y.C.L. Activities in the Ranks of the Opposition New York Classes Begin Study Group Chicago Classes Greek Left Opposition in Appeal to British Sailors by the Archio-Marxists, Bolshevik-Leninists of the Left Opposition of Greece The Appeal to the British Sailors Proletariat Greets Sailors' Strike 31 Nov 14, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Meaning of the Elections -A Victory for Capitalism; a Defeat for Official Communism by Martin Abern The Capitalists Win Again The Bosses Look Now to the Democrats The Elections in New York The Petit-Bourgeois Appeal of the Socialists The Communist Party Vote The Communist Objective in Elections The N.Y. Party Program What Kind of Demands Should be Raised Win Workers to Communist Principles The Central Committee on the Elections The Party Pays the Price of Wrong Theory Jap War in Manchuria Menaces Soviet & World Proletariat -American Imperialists Join in Preparations for World-wide Conflagration by Martin Abern Behind the Smoke-screen of Japanese Imperialism Imperialist Provocations and Soviets' Policy of Peace The Dual Task of the Moment Defeat the Aims of the War Lords! Russ. Oppositionists On Hunger Strike! by N.M. What Laval Achieved by His Visit by Arne Swabeck What are the Specific Relations? The Preparations for These Conflicts The French Bourgeoisie a Worthy Ally The Militant Starts Its Fourth Year Give Assistance Today! On the Workers' Front * The Canadian Trials and the Opposition -Maurice Spector Addresses the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Canada by Maurice Spector Involuntary Exemption from Persecution Why Revolutionists Are Proscribed Reinstate the Left Opposition! *St. Louis Opposition Active in Mooney Movement by H. L. Goldberg Stalinists Disrupt United Front Conference I.L.D. Holds Sectarian Meet Opposition Calls for Mooney United Front * Stalinists Slander Expelled Greek Workers * Furriers Need Real Move for Unity by Robert Brilliant Demand Elections with Participation of All Registered Furriers Left Wing Must Support Striking Dress Furriers In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * The General Strike in Barcelona -The Failure of the Anarchist Policy and the Revolutionary Strategy of the Communists by Andres Nin Strikes Under Present Conditions The Character of the September Strike What Should Be Our Attitude to "Chaotic" Movements? For Factory Councils The Experience of the Guerrilla Fight The Strike and Democratic Illusions The Internal Crisis of the C.N.T. Trotsky on Opposition and the Party in Spain by Leon Trotsky Our Relation to the Party Growth and Scope of the Opposition Editorial Notes * Where is the Mooney Movement? by James P. Cannon * The Economic Month by B.J. Fields "Young Spartacus" Out this Month! The Opposition Forum Very Significant Facts! -- by Alfa (Leon Trotsky) The Apparatus Men are Nervous Attend "Militant" Anniversary Dance 32 Nov 21, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Canadian Party Trial -The Government Outlaws the Communist Movement by Maurice Spector The Offensive Against the Workers Prosecution Mobilizes Its Heavy Artillery The Crown Spy a "Sensation" S.O.S! Help the Militant! An International Paper Japanese Imperialists Press On -Unite the Working Class Against the Capitalist War Plots by Martin Abern The Japanese Demands Situation Remains Critical Japan Determined to Dominate Manchuria The Capitalist Powers Want Their Booty The Aims of the Chinese Bourgeoisie American Imperialism at Its "Job" Tactics for the Communists White Guards Plot Against Trotsky Demonstration in Athens Against Terror Opposition in Drive for Jewish Paper The Role of the Press Next Step--A Jewish Paper Raise Funds On the Workers' Front * A "New Era" in A. C. W. by Albert Orland Hillman in a Deal with the Racketeers No Changes in Policies * Results of I. L. D. Methods in St. Louis by Charles Mahler Opposition Proposes Mooney Demonstration The Communists Must Lead and Unite Movement * The New York Opposition Forum * "Young Spartacus" is Out * Soviet Celebration in Staunton, Ill by H. L. Goldberg Tash Bungles Again * The Movement for Mooney in Boston by C. Shechet What the Conference Did The Lawrence Strike Rallying a Mass Defense Movement * Before the Party Control Commission by Leon Logan Party Member, Section Two, Unit 3, District Two At the Nucleus Meeting The Party--Against Lenin on the United Front Follow the Road of the Left Opposition * Engdahl on the Mooney United Front by Herbert Capelis A Negro Worker Protests In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * England -Conservatives Press Attack on Labor -Consequences of the Elections in Great Britain and Prospects for the Communists by Anglicus The Conservative Attack on Labour The Results for the Communists Prospects * The Repressions in Spain by Henry LaCroix * The Rise of Fascism in Britain by Caius Gracchus The Conservatives and Fascism The Road to Fascism * Russian-German Trade Relations by Leon Trotsky * On Soviet Germany and Soviet Russian Relations by Leon Trotsky * In Spain -The Political Situation -The Socialist-Republicans Support the Church by Henry LaCroix The Church Remains a Power Under the Republic New Laws Against the Workers The Masses Demand Bread Militant Dance This Saturday Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * The Case of Dreiser * The End of the Lawrence Strike Organization Notes Educational Activities Mooney Greets Soviet Russia Demonstrations in Soviet Russia Build a United Front Movement for Mooney Factory Councils in Germany and Workers' Control of Production by Leon Trotsky The Employed and Unemployed The German "Ultra-Lefts" Phila. Defendants Appeal 33 Nov 28, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The War in Manchuria -Chinese Masses Develop Struggle Against Exploiters by Martin Abern The International Commission of Inquiry Japan Achieving Objectives Kuo Min Tang Uniting Bourgeoisie Chinese Toilers Organizing Resistance The Marine Workers Tortured in Jail -Defendants Plead Not Guilty to Charges in the New York "Dynamite Plot" by James P. Cannon A Letter from One of the Defendants by John G. Soderberg, Secretary-Treasurer, I. T. B. U. Swabeck Starts On National Tour Rail Bosses Drive for Wage Cuts by Arne Swabeck How the Capitalist Pressure Works Will There Be a Repetition of the Past? What About the Left Wing Movement? El Soviet Confiscated Urgent! -Help the Militant On the Workers' Front * The Tom Mooney Case -Walker and the Labor Fakers in Attempt to Derail the Class Issue by Arne Swabeck * Mooney Meet at Staunton, Ill. by John Scott Elect Committee to Initiate Movement * A Record of a Party Bureaucrat Soulounias's "Record" in Labor Struggles The Decision of the Central Control Committee * Build the Communist Youth Movement -"Young Spartacus" to Work for Clarity and Action by Martin Abern The Low Level of the Y.C.L. To-day The "Leadership" of Mineriches and Greens The Dismal Y.C.L. Paper--"Young Worker" Trotsky on the Youth For Clarity and Action The Course of the Communist Youth Opposition In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * Soviet-U.S. Trade Relations -The Slogan for Long Term Credits by Martin Abern The Campaign Against the Soviets Amtorg Asks for Better Credits The False Doctrine of Stalin Immediate Demands For Working Class Unity * Mechanical Reorganization of the I.L.D. by R. Ulchin The Meaning of the Re-Organization Violations of the I.L.D. Constitution Rank and File Protests * In Spain -A Reactionary Gov't by Henry LaCroix The Role of Demagogues and Charlatans * Greek Manifesto Move for New Trial in Phila. Case Jewish Paper Activities In the Next Issue The Reply of Trotsky to Weisbord by Leon Trotsky Militant Builders The Chinese Revolution -The Permanent Revolution & the Canton Insurrection by Leon Trotsky The Objective Conditions on the Eve of the Insurrection The Duplicity of the E.C.C.I. The False Comparison Between Moscow, 1905 and Canton, 1927 An Inopportune Insurrection The Tasks of the Leadership Rebuild the Chinese Communist Party Editorial Notes -The Membership Campaign by James P. Cannon December 34 Dec 5, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Events in Manchuria -Japanese Achieving Objectives -Kuo Min Tang Attacks Rising Workers' Movement by Martin Abern The Chinese Bourgeoisie Capitulate Before the Imperialists The Oppression Against the Chinese Masses Relations With the Soviet Union The Importance of Chinchow Revive the Workers' Movement in China News from the Far East -China Seeks to Renew Soviet Relations Demand for Renewed Relations Increases Class Basis of the Anti-Japanese Boycott The Exploiters Band Together Chinese Police Attack Demonstrating Workers Militant Situation is Critical Marine Workers' Defense is Organized -Militant Workers Rally to the Defense of Soderberg, Bunker and Trajer Statement and Appeal of the Marine Workers' Defense Committee They Have Not "Confessed" The Role of an Agent Provocateur The Want to Destroy the Boatmen's Union Bestial Third Degree Torture Our Duty of Solidarity A Letter From the Defendants by J. Soderberg, Wm. Trajor, T. Hunker, Members of the I.T.B.U. Entertainment for "El Soviet" Swabeck National Tour Well Under Way Book Review -"Lenin" by Prince D.S. Mirsky--Little Brown & Co. by Martin Abern The Prince's Hero Is--Stalin The Defendants Before the Docks in Canada -The Government Aims to Attack All of the Communist Forces; An Evaluation of the Defense by Maurice Spector The Prosecutions Material Party History Trade Union Policy Bruce's Testimony Buck's Arguments Prosecution and Judge in Joint Attack Aim to Attack All Communist Groups Evaluation of the Defence Other Shortcomings of the Defense The Work of the Greek Opposition -The Archio-Marxists Lead the Workers in the Class Struggle by A. S-in The Press Political Activities Unemployment Elections Trade Unions Organization Formation of Cadres Spartakos The Slogan of Our Organization Differences with the Party on Concrete Political Questions Political Banditry in the French Communist Party -The Party is Conducting Factional Struggles Without Principles or Platform by Max Shachtman Revelations of the Party Conference of Paris Preparations For Another "Decisive Turn" Another Scapegoat is Discovered Explaining Away the "Excesses" of Stalinism Who Are "The Group"? Sordid Practices Revealed Who Are the Fighters Against the Left Opposition? What Needs to be Done Jewish Workers Attention Chicago Lectures Chinese Communist Gets 10 Years Communist Beheaded The N.Y. Forum Stalinist Attack on Greek Worker Boston Meeting A Letter to a Comrade by Leon Trotsky -The British Election and the Communists Traditions of the English Proletariat The Laborites Use the Stalinites Tasks of the British Left Opposition Cannon to Speak before I.W.W. Notes From England Illinois Miners on the Go for Tom Mooney by George Clarke 35 Dec 12, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition]0 Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The N. Y. "Dynamite Plot" -Marine Union Supports Defendants by James P. Cannon Left Opposition Holds First Public Marine Defense Meet The Exploitation of the N. Y. Harbor Boatmen by Jack Soderberg, Secretary-Treasurer of the I.T.B.U. Miserable and Degrading Living Conditions The Union is Formed Urgent! -Help the Militant Railroads in Wage Cut Drive -Mobilize Railroad Workers in Struggle for Six Hour Day by Martin Abern The Wage Cuts Begin Bosses Sharply Reject Six Hour Day Six Hour Day is Rallying Brotherhood Heads Are the Allies of the Bosses Preparing Sell-Out Through Board of Mediation Conditions of Railroad Labor Heads and Bosses Congratulate Each Other Railroaders! Prepare for Struggle The Economic Month by B. J. Fields For the 6 Hour Day -No Pay Reduction -The Importance of the Struggle for the Shorter Work Day by Hugo Oehler The Main Slogans The Importance of the Struggle To Reduce Working Hours Reduction of Hours Is Strong Blow Against the Bosses Party Policy Makes Easier the Role of Reformists and Fakers Confusion among the Furriers by Robert Brilliant Gold's Remarks A Protest From the Ranks Progress for Jewish Paper In Minneapolis Red Christmas in Affair in N.Y. Meetings in Staunton, Ill., and St. Louis, Mo., Arranged for Swabeck Kansas City Meeting for Swabeck Study Class in Kansas City In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * The Black Shirt Dictatorship -The Problems of Revolutionary Struggle in Italy by Feroci The Difficulty In Spreading Information The Issue: Fascism or Communism Lessons From Various Countries * England at the Cross-Roads by Anglicus The Changed Political Outlook * Perspectives of the Crisis in France -Economic - Social Changes and Prospects Relative Mildness of the French Crisis in 1930, Increasing Sharpness in 1931 Historical Background of French Capitalism Tables for "Perspectives of the Economic Crisis of France" * Economic Crisis Hits Workers of Greece by P. P. Worsening of the Workers' Situation Trade Union Unity International Labor Defense The Terror Tasks of the Left Opposition in England and India -Some Critical Remarks on an Unsuccessful Thesis, November 7, 1931, by Leon Trotsky The Kerensky Period for Great Britain The British Trade Unions--Their Past and Future The Road of the Workers Toward Revolution Lenin's Dictum: Work in All Labor Organizations The Left Opposition and the Comintern The British Communist Party The Movement in India First Tasks First Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * On Which Side? * The Opposition on the Eve of Great Advances 36 Dec 19, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Marine Defense Works Grows -New Forces Come to the Assistance of the Defendants Youth Organizations Support Marine Defense (Exchange of letters between Maurice Goldbloom, Acting Chairman, N.Y. District, Intercollegiate Student Council, League for Industrial Democracy and Lillian Bord, Secretary, Marxian Youth Club.) Japanese Entrenched in Manchuria -Provocation Against Soviet Union Fails; China Protest Grows by Martin Abern Nothing Settled The Movement in China The Kuo Min Tang Betrayers The Communist Party Christmas Eve Affair Write to the Prisoners Chinese Labor Federation Blocked Minneapolis -Attention! (Lectures, Meeting and Banquet for Arne Swabeck) Hoover's Message to Congress Demonstrates Capitalist Bankruptcy by Martin Abern A Bankrupt Capitalism The World We Live In Marx and Engels Corroborated Hoover's Internationalism The Facts and Results of Mass Unemployment Hoover is for Wage Reductions Significant Figures Functions of Government and Taxation Building a Movement Against Capitalism Railway Union Heads Betray Workers by Sam Gordon The Sell-Out at Chicago Strike Votes For The Six Hour Day--Against Wage Cuts News from China * Effects of Anti-Japanese Boycott on Sino-Japanese Trade Sharp Drop Since Jap Invasion * Kuo Min Tang Bans Strikes * Shanghai Police Suppress Strikes * Chinese Communists Celebrate November 7; Many Arrests The Needles Trades in St. Louis by Caroline Anderson Elementary Work is Needed Minneapolis Opposition Holds Open Forum New York Forum Entertainment for "Communistes", Greek Opposition Paper on Saturday, December 19. Perspectives of the Crisis in France -Economic - Social Changes and Prospects by B. J. Fields (Continued from the previous issue) Relative Backwardness of French Industry In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * The French C.G.T.U. Congress -Issue of Trade Union Unity Confounded by Stalinists by Felix "Self-Criticism" Monmousseau Reports The Issue of Trade Union Unity Minority Delegates Propose Correct Line Rush Through Agenda Left Opposition Has Correct Path * A Letter to Andres Nin -The Catalonian Separatists, Soviets, and the Communists by Leon Trotsky, Sept. 1st 1931 The Slogan of Soviets Workers' Control The Separatist Movement and the Iberian Soviet Federation * In Germany -A Very Dangerous Strategic Error -Policy of the Communist Party Hastens Fascist Menace by Ervin Bauer Proletariat Develops United Front Against Fascism C.P. Fails to Carry Out United Front Towards S.P.D. False Strategy of C.P. Holds Grave Dangers for Workers Stalinist Policy Leads to Capitulation Before Enemy The Menace of German Fascism Fight to Remove C.P. Policy of Despair What Is A Revolutionary Situation? -The Decisive Importance of the Communist Party by Leon Trotsky, Nov. 17, 1931 The Beginning of a Revolutionary Situation The Changing Outlook of the Classes The Rate of Development The Decisive Importance of a Matured Communist Party What is Coming? Swabeck National Tour Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * The "Hunger March" * The Kentucky Miners * Greetings to "Communistes" * The Canadian Communist Trials Chicago Opposition Meets Prisoners Fund Dance 37 Dec 26, 1931 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Persecution of Left Opposition -Stalin Works for the Physical Destruction of the Bolshevik-Leninists Who Are The Opposition? List of the Bolshevik-Leninists (Left Opposition) in the Verchne-Uralsk Prison The Militant is in Danger! Will you Help? The Conspiracy Against the R. R. Workers by Albert Glotzer Labor Officials Betray Workers Workers Must Organize Resistance Notice -New Pamphlet on Germany by Leon Trotsky The National Tour (Of Arne Swabeck) Menace of Fascism Imperils Germany -United Front of Masses Needed to Ward off Danger by Sam Gordon How the Bourgeoisie Copes With the Crisis The World Imperialists and German Fascism Hitlerism: Farce or Menace? The Significance of the Thaelmann Article Marine Workers to Hold Defense Meet A Letter From Reilly (One of the original defendants in the marine workers' case) Cantonese Continue Capitalist Policy -Chinese Proletariat Must Develop Struggle for Democratic Rights by Martin Abern The Canton Bourgeois Clique The "Achievements" of Stalin and the Browders The Struggle For Democratic Rights The Soviet Union and the Imperialists For Communist Unity Correction Going the Rounds in Moscow Free Speech Fight in Denver Swabeck Meetings in St. Louis and Stanton by Thomas Stamm In St. Louis Mooney Protest Growing Perspectives of the Crisis in France -Economic - Social Changes and Prospects by B. J. Fields (Continued from previous issue) Special Factors in French Post-War Crisis Perspectives In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * The British Scene -National Government in Sharp Attack On the Workers' Standards by Anglicus National Government Lowers Workers' Standards Prepare for Struggles * In India -The Significance of Kashmir by "A" Living Conditions in Kashmir Britain Wants Kashmir's Oil Britain Supports Pan-Islamic Movement in India * The Left Opposition in Switzerland by Walter Nelz Publish Newspaper Composed of Young Comrades * French Evict Chinese * Hankow Communists Executed * War Chief Admits Failure Against Reds Stalin and the Chinese Revolution -Facts and Documents by Leon Trotsky The Block of Four Classes The Perspectives of the Revolution According to Stalin Stalin and Chiang Kai-Shek The Strategy of Lenin and the Strategy of Stalin The Government of Chiang Kai-Shek as a Live Refutation of the State Second Issue of Young Spartacus is Out New York Open Forum China's Silk Industry Stagnant Attention! Minneapolis Open Forum Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon: * The Downfall of Volkszeitung * How They Play With the Great Slogans * A Race with Time CONTENTS BY ISSUE (1932) 1 Jan 2, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Mass Meeting for Marine Workers Defense -New Forces Join Defense Committee The Struggle for Power in Germany by Albert Glotzer The Basis for Fascism Fascist Growth and Threats The Capitulationist Policy of the Party For a United Front Against Fascism Martial Law At Foochow The Geneva Disarmament Bluff -"Disarmament" Conference Will Expose Imperialist Rivalries and Aims Against the Soviet Union by Martin Abern The Cost of Militarism A Fake Disarmament Conference The Proposal of the Soviet Union Imperialist Rivalries A United States of Europe or a Soviet United States of Europe The Fundamental Struggle: For Capitalism or Communism Pacifism--A Middle Class Movement Militarism and War: A Class Problem Trotsky Pamphlet on International Situation Japs Use Russian White Guards to Provoke Soviets In the Needle Trades -Tasks Before the Plenum of the Needle Trades Industrial Union by Sylvia Bleeker A Genuine United Front Imperative Lovestone for Liquidation Issues of Struggle Must Be Posed Opposition Points the Way New York Open Forum (Albert Glotzer speaks on his visit to Trotsky) The Economic Month by B.J. Fields In the Workmen's Circle -The Membership Begins to Awaken by J.B. The Paterson Strike and the W.C. Scabs Socialist Party Supports Scab Members A Movement for a Special Conference Carpenter's Local Supports Marine Defense by W. H. H. Prospects for Jewish Paper Bright (Communist League of America (Opposition) Jewish organ to be called "Unser Kamf") Philadelphia -Mass Meeting (A lecture by Arne Swabeck on "The Economic Crisis and Communism") In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * Stalin and the Chinese Revolution -Facts and Documents by Leon Trotsky (Continued from previous issue) How Did the Shanghai Overturn Occur? The Organizers of the "Influx of Workers and Peasants Blood" Stalin Repeats His Experiment With the "Left" Kuo Min Tang Against the Opposition--For the Kuo Min Tang! Stalin Once Again Disarms the Workers and Peasants * Imprisoned for Chalking Communist Slogans Mother Mooney Denounces Gov. Rolph by Mary Mooney Entertainment in New York for Young Spartacus A Sojourn With Comrade Leon Trotsky -Five Weeks in Kadikoy by Albert Glotzer Successful Banquet for Press Held in Mpls. Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Evidence Made To Order * Foreign Language Problems * Where Did They Learn? 2 Jan 9, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Our Martyrs -Liebknecht and Luxemburg by Joseph Carter Japanese-American Conflict -The Recent Manchurian Incident as a Factor in World Politics by Sam Gordon Clarity on War Danger! Capitalist Politicians Favor Russian Credits; Stalinists Mark Time The Impending Danger of Fascism in Germany -A Letter to a German Communist Worker on the United Front Against Hitler by Leon Trotsky -Where Lies the Mistake in the Present Policy of the German Communist Party What Does Hitler Want? What is Concealed Behind Hitler's Stratagem? We Must Plan According to the Shorter Perspective Thaelmann Considers the Victory of Fascism Inevitable Once Again: The Russian Experiences Is Bruening the "Lesser Evil"? It is not a Question of the Workers Who Have Already Left the Social Democracy But of Those Who Still Remain With It We Must Force the Social Democracy Into a Block Against the Fascists A Good Quotation from Lenin Opposition Leader Attested in Argentina Mooney Conference in Belleville Japanese Communist Wins Voluntary Departure to Russia Stalin Makes Party History to Order -Killing a "Dead Trotskyism" for the 1,000th Time by E.O. With the Opposition in Minneapolis by Carl Cowl The Red Movement in Bulgaria Philadelphia Mass Meeting (Lecture on "The Economic Crisis and Communism" by Arne Swabeck) Swabeck Tour Results Kansas City by George Clarke Chicago, Ill. by J.S.G. Our Mind is Unchanged (The Militant proposes that "Revolutionary Age" should change its name to "Victorian Age" instead of the planned "Workers' Age") Death Penalty for Anti-Imperialist Agitation In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * Developments in the Spanish Revolution by L. Fersen Overthrow of Monarchy Inevitable Change in Spain Reactionary The Deception of the Cortes Left * A Series of Articles on Spain * Under the Banner of Marxism -Opposition in England -Party Members Form Nucleus to Fight for Leninism by -S. Entertainment In New York for Young Spartacus New Trotsky Pamphlet Coming Communism of Fascism in Germany? Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Proletarian Party Split * Bombs for New Year's 3 Jan 16, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Bankers and Jobless Relief -The Tammany Government Machine is Whipped into Line by H. P. Increased Fare Fight Cutting Down Relief The Bankers' Idea Japs Subsidize Russian Whites -Hire Semenov, Notorious Cossack Adventurer in Mongolian Drive Semenov at Work Is Stalin Preparing New 1923 in Germany by Max Shachtman The Advance of the Fascists Boastful Claims and Sorry Realities What Stalin Once Advised The Party Ranks Must Speak! Russian Opposition Persecuted -A Letter from Moscow New York Banquet Feb. 6 -To Greet "Unser Kamf" and Three Returned Comrades Stalinists Disrupt Mooney Confab by Thomas Stamm Condemn M.N. Roy to Exile Trotsky's "History" to Be Out Soon Marine Defense Meet -Hundreds Gather to Protest "Dynamite Plot" Frame-Up by -S. Rosa Luxemburg -On the Anniversary of Her Assassination by the German Social Democrats by Maurice Spector Imperialism and Social Democracy Bernstein's Revisionism The Struggle Against Opportunism The Russian Revolution The Precious Heritage of Rosa by James P. Cannon The Obsolete Craft System in the Railroad Brotherhoods by A. E. Bureaucratism and Class Collaboration Swabeck Tour Swabeck in Philly by L.G. Successful Pittsburgh Meeting How to Make the Kentucky Miners' Defense Really Effective In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Workers and Revolutionary Movements * Revolt Brewing in India -Gandhi Holds Masses in Check by Reformist Maneuvers by Sam Gordon A Shrewd Mahatma Signs of Militancy * Thaelmann's Belated Self-Criticism -The Leader of the German Communist Party "Examines" Some of Its Mistakes by W. M. Thaelmann's Self-Criticism * The Results of the Toronto Election by S. Green The Communist Ticket A Safe and Sane Candidate The Party Program * Government Repression in Republican Spain by Henri Lacroix (With a letter from Ramos to Max Shachtman about the situation in Spain) Stifling the Labor Defense by R. Ulchin German Opposition Organization Growing Adopt Political Resolution The Swabeck Meeting in Youngstown by Frank Cheloff The Spanish Articles What is Fascism? -Extracts From a Letter to a Comrade by Leon Trotsky Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Darrow and the Scottsboro Case * United Front Prospects 4 Jan 23, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Forward in Lenin's Way! -The Left Opposition Alone Carries on the Work of Ilitch Lenin's Last Words to the Party by Vladimir Ilitch Lenin, Jan. 4, 1923 Left Opposition in Appeal to Needle Trades Workers for United action in Struggle United Action is Imperative Why Hitler Promises New Trotsky Pamphlet Out Hitler Prepares to Strike -Stalinist Leadership Impotent in Face of Impending Struggle by Sam Gordon Hitler and the Weimar Constitution Why Hitler Promises Private Debts Payment For Attack on the Soviet Union Thaelmann & Co. Prepare for Capitulation Fascists Prepared for Struggle Left Opposition in Appeal to Needle Trades Workers for United Action in Struggle United Action is Imperative A Review of the Recent Nation Tour -The Sweep of the Economic Crisis; Its Effects on the Revolutionary Movement by Arne Swabeck Meetings in the Mine Field St. Louis Crowd Responsive The Tour Further West Minneapolis Movement Growing Excellent Meeting in Chicago Winding Up in the East A Setback for Stalinism by W. H. H. On the Question of the State by Marin Abern Class Society and the State The Proletarian State The Soviet Government Today The Viewpoint of the Opposition Resurge of Mine Struggles -Miners Learning, Gathering Forces for Coming Fight by Gerry Allard Causes for Retreat The Miners' Educational Leagues The Fascist Danger and the Need for a United Front of the Proletariat by Andres Nin The Socialists and Democratic Illusions Leroux, the Spanish Miliukov Whither, the Party Bourgeoisie? For Communist Action! -Documents of the German Left Opposition Shachtman Lectures at Opposition Forum A Correction In Spain: "The Democratic Republic of the Workers" -A First Hand Account of Conditions Under the Socialist-Republican Regime by Max Shachtman The Conditions of the Workers The Misery of Unemployment The Two Revolutions The Proletarian Party Opposition by Hugo Oehler Unemployment and Communism by Thomas Stamm Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Another Defeat in Kentucky * A Sorry Adventure 5 Jan 30, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck On the German Situation by the National Committee of the Communist League of America (Opposition) What Will Decide? The Ruinous theory of Stalinism What a Fascist Victory Means Act Before It is Too Late Japanese Invade Shanghai! -War Threat in the Far East and Against the Soviet Union by Sam Gordon Undeclared Open War Anti-Soviet Advances Chinese Experiences Not Forgotten All Out On Feb 4! Utilize Feb. 4 Meets to Build Jobless Movement by Arne Swabeck Possibilities for Movement Growing Failures Should Be Recognized Some Practical Steps Forward The Recent Outbreaks in Spain by Max Shachtman "Law for Defense of Republic" The Arnedo Massacre Bureaucracy in the R. R. Brotherhoods by A. E. (Continued from the January 16, 1931 issue) The Brotherhood Bureaucracy Nothing Done to Rebuild the Unions "Father" Cox Gets Free Hand in Pittsburgh by L. Archy Unser Kamf Off the Press Lovestone Splitters Calls for Unity by Max Shachtman Unemployment and the Party by Thomas Stamm (Continued from last issue) Young Spartacus Out Chicago Stalinists Disrupt Conference by --J. Statement of the Chicago Left Opposition In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * In Spain: The Fascist Danger and the Need for a United Front of the Proletariat by Andres Nin * In Bulgaria * Rumblings in the German Social Democracy by Erwin Bauer * A Letter to a Comrade -Left Opposition and the Brandlerites by Leon Trotsky In K. C. Opposition by --C. Book Review -Lasalle by Arne Schirokauer by --M. GTN. A Communication (About the Kentucky Miners Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Father Cox * Attacking the Marine Workers' Defense * A Progressive Tendency 6 Feb 6, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Railroad Wage Cut by Arne Swabeck A Class Approach Necessary New Developments in the Far East -Western Imperialists Register Protests as Japs Hold on to Booty by Sam Gordon Statement of the Marine Workers Defense The Work of the Defense Committee How the Disrupters Acted at the Time of the Arrest The United Front Policy of the Defense Committee The Attempt to Disrupt the Legal Defense on the Eve of the Trial The Fraudulent Issue of "Class Struggle Defense" The "Uprising" of Nov 7 by Leon Trotsky What Really Happened? Build the Opposition Press! "Reconstruction Finance Commission" Ruse by H. Stone The Importance of Bank Stability The Trends to be Counter-Balanced A Dole for Bankers--Starvation for Workers Organization Notes * Buffalo P.P. Opposition Endorses Left * Kansas City, Mo. * Philadelphia, PA. For a Fighting Unity of the New York Food Workers The Mistakes of the Past The Struggle of the Railroad Workers by A.E. Brotherhood Officials Too Busy Enjoying Their Big Salaries to Organize the Workers The Recent Wage Cut (Of the railroad Workers) by Hugo Oehler I. L. D. in Boston by Charlotte Shechet Amter Speaks on the Radio by Thomas Stamm A Fatal Interview The Capitalist Solution Amter Fails Miserably In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * Terror Against the Greek Opposition from "Pali Ton Taxeon", the organ of the Greek Left Opposition The Crimes of the Capitalist Prisons Must be Brought to Light The Victims of Capitalist Atrocities Are in Danger * History Made to Order al la Stalin by M. Mill Stalin Creates a History of Apologetics A Red Historian Dares Quote Lenin Through Ten Editions Stalin Does a Bit of "Rearming" * Left Opposition in Toronto * German Opposition Documents -False Strategy--False Tactics Dangerous Perspectives * A Letter from Germany No United Front! Winning S.P. Workers Spain's Bourgeoisie on the Offensive by Max Shachtman (Second in a series of articles on Spain by the author who has recently returned from Spain) An Atmosphere of Suppression Legalizing an Organization The Government and Strikes A Dictatorial Power Resolution of the Marxian Y. C. Correction 7 Feb 13, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck N. Y. Dressmakers Strike -Workers Unity Against the Common Enemy Imperative by Arne Swabeck Imperialists Meet at Geneva -French and Americans Wrangle for Lead in Struggle Against U.S.S.R. by Sam Gordon Common Action Among Imperialists Is Trotsky's Life to be Kept in Danger? Philadelphia Oppositionists Sentenced Com. Glotzter's National Tour Help Build the Opposition Press! Pay Reductions in the Building Trades -A Blow at the Workers' Standard Throughout All the Trades by Arne Swabeck Morgenstern and Goodman Sentenced -A Letter From the Two Philadelphia Defendants R.R. Fakers & Bosses Join Hands -To Improve the Health of "Our" Industry by A. E. Labor Bureaucrats Play the Role of Puppets Now Listen to "Davy" "Dan" Joins with "Davy" The Minneapolis Branch of the Left Opposition in the Fight for the Unemployed by the Communist League of America (Opposition) Minneapolis Branch Minneapolis, Minn. Statement: Save February 4th Victims The Annual Heresy Trial by Thomas Stamm Tampa Tobacco Workers Struggle Evictions In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * German Opposition Forges Ahead -Growing Sentiment for United Struggle against Fascism from Permanente Revolution, January 16, 1932 * The Split in the Brandler Group by Marsh * Changes in Policy of French Imperialism from La Verite * Reactionary Policies and the Working Class Movement in Spain by Henri Lacroix "The Law for the Defense of the Republic" The Workers' Solution In Spain: The Socialists and State Power -Reformists Maneuver to Avoid Responsibility Before the Laboring Masses by Max Shachtman The Socialists in the Coalition The Purpose of a "Socialist" Government The Attitude of the Socialists The Reformists Fear the Consequences What is the Official C.P. Doing From Comrade Trotsky's Letter to the National Sections by Leon Trotsky Greece Russia The January Conference of the C.P.S.U. Pioneer Publisher Notes The Draft Program Certificate Holders Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * I. W. W. Wisdom * Lassalle 8 Feb 20, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Labor Fakers Before Congress -The A.F. of L. Bureaucrats Finally Recognize the "Dole" by Arne Swabeck World Powers at Loggerheads -Japanese Repulsed in China as Laval Cabinet Falls in Paris by Sam Gordon The Jailed Marine Workers and the I.L.D. by Jack Soderberg Oppositionist Victim of White Terror in Greece Glotzer Meetings (National tour schedule, his subject is "What is Europe Heading For?") The Presidential Elections in Germany by Albert Glotzer Aid in Our Circulation Drive Young Spartacus Affair From the Needle Strike Front Organization Notes Our Second National Tour The Simms Murder Book Review -Unemployed Councils in St. Petersburg in 1906 by Sergei Malyshev, Workers Library Publishers by G.R. After the R. R. Wage Cut by A. E. Complete Harmony Prevails at the Wage-Cutting Meet In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * The Character of Fascism -An Analysis of the Composition of the Hitlerite Camp by Erwin Bauer (Berlin) * The Government Reprisals in Greece * Sharp Changes in Foreign Policy of the French Imperialists from La Verite * The Stalinists in Bulgaria -Use Violence Against Oppositionists in the Prisons by D. Gatcheff The Right Wing of Spanish Communism -The Truth Concerning the Actual Policy and Influence of the Maurin Group by Max Shachtman The Litvinoff Stand on Disarmament by Albert Orland Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Learn from the Workers * United Front in Practice * Morgenstern and Goodman 9 Feb 29, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Germany Before the Elections by Sam Gordon New York Dress Strike Grows -Workers' Militancy Attains Unity on the Picket Line The Glass-Steagall Bill -- A Measure to Aid the Bankers by H. Stone Canadian Workers Fight Against Reaction Glotzer Meetings Our Press Needs Your Help! John L. Lewis Continues His Betrayals -A Review of the Thirty-second Convention of the United Mine Workers of America Lovestoneites in the Workmen's Circle by J. B. The Lovestoneites play Their Role Is Mooney to Stay in Jail? -Reactionaries Make Capital of Stalinists' Blunders by Thomas Stamm A Letter from Our Class War Prisoners by Leon Goodman and Bernard Morgenstern In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working class and Revolutionary Movements * The Character of Fascism -An Analysis of the Composition of the Hitlerite Camp by Erwin Bauer (Berlin) (Continued from last issue) The Struggle Against Social Democracy, and the United Front Thaelmann Fails to Correct False Views Dangers of Calling Present Condition Fascism Basis For False Analyses and Tactics * Lessons of the Recent Events in Spain -An Official Document of the Spanish Left Opposition on the Results of the Struggle by the Left Communist Opposition of Catalonia, Jan. 26, 1932 * The Latest Anti-Trotsky Campaign by Sam Gordon Proletarian Party Opposition -Some Fundamental Problems of Its Future Course Discussed by Arne Swabeck Some Serious Progress Already Made Will This Group Continue in a Progressive Direction Pioneer Publisher Notes Whither England Pamphlet on Germany Bound Volume of Pamphlets History of the Russian Revolution A New Book on China A Letter from a Militant by W.S. "Pravda" on the Second 5 Year Plan -A National Socialist Utopia or the Leninist Conception of Socialist Economy? by Max Shachtman The Disregard for the International The Second Five Year Plan What Socialism Means Socialism and the World Economy Paris Commune Celebration 10 Mar 5, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Dress Strike Settlement -Some Lessons the Left Wing Must Draw from It by Arne Swabeck The Serious Weakness of Two Separate Strikes Fake Peace Gestures in Far East -Imperialists Jockeying for Position in Coming World Clashes by Sam Gordon Lovestoneites Disrupt Rank and File Movement in the A.C.W. Union by Albert Orland Who Will Organize the Revolt? The Necessity of a Correct Policy Shachtman - Tresca Debate Glotzer Tour Meets Success Lenin and Trotsky in 1905 -On Some Stalinist Distortions of History by Hugo Oehler On the February Revolution Trotsky and the Peasantry Lenin on Colonial Revolution The "Democratic Dictatorship" A Story of Boss Violence in the Illinois Mine Fields by Germinal The R.R. Workers and the Wage Cut -A Militant Looks at Conditions in his Industry and Reviews the Past Must Acknowledge Mistakes Unity Solidarity a Crying Need The Militant Subscription Drive Lectures on the History of the Communist International "Young Spartacus" No. 4 Out In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * German Political Scene by Erwin Bauer Nazi Terror Increases United Front is Only Solution * The Spanish Communist Party in the Revolution by Max Shachtman Manuilsky Admits Errors * Greek Oppositionist Victim of Terror Organization of the Bolshevik-Leninists (Archio-Marxist Left Opposition) "An Attack Against the Police" The Memorial Meeting Book Review -"The History of the Russian Revolution, Volume 1, The Overthrow of Tzarism" Translated by Max Eastman, Published by Simon and Shuster, Inc. New York, review by Sam Gordon Rakovsky on the Five Year Plan by Christian Rakovsky Uphold Our Revolutionary Classics! by Arne Swabeck N.Y. Paris Commune Affair A Lecture of Interest to Jewish Workers 11 Mar 12, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Sunday's Elections in Germany -The Alignment of Class Forces in the Campaign Struggle by Arne Swabeck The Working class Divided in Two Main Groups Growth of Fascist Reaction a Threat to Whole Working Class Is the Way Out Through a Fascist Dictatorship Communist Party Fails in Great Possibilities German Left Opposition Appeals to Party for United Front Policy Trotsky's Discusses World Situation (Reprint of an interview with Leon Trotsky) -Trotsky Answers Some Fundamental Questions -Gives Views on Problems of Communist Movement in Soviet Russia, Europe and the United States Appraisal of Five-Year Plan Soviet Russia and the Capitalist World Attitude Toward the Stalin Regime Weakening of Bureaucracy Predicts His Party's Return For Support of Bruening?--A Stalinist Slander The Present Crisis: Its Effects on Europe and America Ford Thugs Massacre Starving workers -Police Give Workers Lead Instead of Bread Action Teaches Lessons Relief Struggle Growing Government Persecution Coming Press Circulation Drive N.Y. Paris Commune Affair The Economic Month -Further Decline in Production and Workers Living Standard by H. Stone Organization Notes Cleveland, Ohio Minneapolis, Minn. St. Louis, Mo. Railroads & Strike Policy -The Strike Weapon and Its Rejection by the Misleaders by A.E. Strike Policy vs. Cooperation Policy United Front of Southern Miners Imperative Support the Relief and Defense! United Front Necessary Support "Unser Kamf" "Young Spartacus" No. 4 In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * Party and C.I. in England * A Few Lessons of the Anarchist Uprisings in Spain by Hugo Oehler * Rakovsky on the Five Year Plan by Christian Rakovsky (Continued from last issue) * The Communists and the Agrarian Crisis Agrarian Development Under Capitalism The Agrarian Crisis Effects of the Land Crisis Youth Club Activities -Youth Class Young Spartacus Affair -Youth Affair Book Review -"The Strategy of World Revolution" written by Leon Trotsky, review by G. R. Trotsky on the Character of Our Epoch The Illusions of the Anglo-Russian Committee Lectures on the History of the Communist International Glotzer's National Tour 12 Mar 19, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Lenin on the Paris Commune New Trotsky Series on Germany Starts Next Week After the Massacre in Detroit Remember our Prisoners Results of the German Elections -Gains of Reaction Serious Warning against Stalinist Policy by Sam Gordon New York Marine Workers Go to Trial The Communists and the Agrarian Crisis by Hugo Oehler (Continued from last issue) Our Subscription Drive Attention Greek Workers! Letters from The Militants * Drug Clerks Organize by I.D. * The Dress Strike in Boston by Joe Carter * Stalinist Flattery or Marxist Education by Paul Schwalbe * Another Expulsion from the I. L. D. by Herbert Capelis In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * A Shanghai View on Chinese Events by C. Frank Glass * "Stalin and His Creatures" -- The New Anti-Trotsky Campaign by Monyak * The German Opposition at Work by Roman Well Political and Organizational Activity Literature and Press Class In Marxism The World Crisis and Its Revolutionary Implications by Leon Trotsky from "Germany--the Key to the International Situation." The Spanish Revolution The Situation in England France The United States Japan China Manchuria Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * The Threat of Illegality * The Situation and Its Tasks * A False Slogan Back Numbers of "Militant" Wanted 13 Mar 26, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Rebel Miners in Action! -New Movement in the Anthracite Growing Rapidly by Arne Swabeck Vote Stealing and Convention Packing Mine Strikes Elsewhere Rumblings of New Revolts Revolts Localized--Not United A National Perspective for a United Front A Statement of the International Left Opposition -Statement on the Recent Decree Depriving Comrade Trotsky of Soviet Citizenship (From the International Secretariat of the Left Opposition) The "Revolt" in Congress -An Indication of Radical Changes in Bourgeois Politics by Sam Gordon The Workers' United Front in Canada -The Working Class United Front Against Reaction in Canada by S. Green The Turn in Policy Perspectives The Raids on Hitler's Nazis in Prussia What Next? by Leon Trotsky (The introduction to Trotsky's new book on Germany) Statement of Gerry Allard -Oppositionist Answers Stalinist Slanders Differences With the Party The "Militant" Needs YOUR Help Now! Swabeck's Class in Marxism "Soviet's Challenge" at the Acme Theatre Letters from The Militants * Pocket Book Workers Prepare for Strike by N. Davis * Farmer-Laborites in Minn. by Sara Avrin * Left Opposition Activities in the Middle West * Opposition Greeks Answer "Empros" In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * For the Unity of Spanish Communism -An Open Letter of the Spanish Left Opposition Addressed to all Communists * Hail the Fourteenth Anniversary of the Red Army! The Truth About the Birth of the Red Army A Decree of the Council of People's Commissars Rakovsky on the Five Year Plan by Christian Rakovsky (Continued from last issue) A Decree of the council of People's Commissars, January 15, 1918 14 Apr 2, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Marine Workers on Trial Scottsboro Verdict Must Be Smashed by Thomas Stamm What Next? -Chapter 1: The Role of the German Social Democracy by Leon Trotsky Germany after the Presidential Elections by Roman Well Open Letter to the C. E. C. of the U.S.S.R. by Leon Trotsky A Thermidorean Trick An Expression of Impotence Hearst's Program and the Petty Bourgeoisie by Hugo Oehler Wants Cheap, Efficient Government The Middle Class Demands Jingoism Breaks Through A Dangerous Stalinist Slogan Anti-Working Class Program Second Month of Militant Drive Letters from The Militants * Among the Drug Clerks by J.D. * On the Waterfront by P. S. * N. Y. Auto Workers * Resolution of the N. Y. Carpenters' Union Proposals for an Agreement With the Employers Organizational and Relief Demands * In Honor of M. Winchewsky In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * For Communist Unity -An Open Letter of the Spanish Left Opposition (Continued from last issue) * New Tendencies in French Politics -World Crisis Reveals Long Latent Contradictions Between Social Classes by Pierre Frank The Seventh Convention of the C.P.F. Progress for the Left Opposition Spartacus--Y.P.S.L. Debate The New Book on Germany Fifty Years of Israel Amter Impressions of a National Tour by Albert Glotzer Tag Day for Marine Defense April "Young Spartacus" Out! 15 Apr 9, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Trade Relations with the U.S.S.R. by Arne Swabeck American Imperialist Aggression The Question of Soviet Trade Relations Demand U.S. Credits to the Soviet Union Stool-pigeon Discredited at Marine Trial Open Letter to the C.E.C. of the U.S.S.R. by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Miners Resist New Onslaught -Unification of Rebel Movements Urgent Duty of Revolutionary Party Strikes Growing in Other Fields Can the Isolated Movements Be United? What Should the National Miners Union Do? Hitler Scoffs at Threat to '"Outlaw" Nazis Militant Drive Yields Results Letters from The Militants * Opposition Branch Formed in Newark * Free Speech in the Party? by S. A. * Trotsky Meeting in Duluth by Charles Curtis * The Struggle around the Volkszeitung * Attention Y.C.L.-er! In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * German Opposition Shows the Way -Communist of Bruchal Apply Genuine Leninist United Front Tactic The C.P.G. in Forst Joins the L.O. How the Party Bureaucracy "Liquidates" the L.O. in Bruchsal The Lying Methods of the Stalinist Bureaucracy * Germany After the Presidential Elections by Roman Well (Continued from last issue) * A Letter from Czechoslovakia by O. Friedman The Economic Situation Political Developments Present Political Currents The Policy of the Left Opposition Debate in the Bronx Book Review -The Strange Career of Of Mr. Hoover--Under Two Flags, written by John S. Hamil, reviewed by Albert Glotzer Democracy and Fascism by Leon Trotsky Help Defend Kentucky Miners! Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Scottsboro * Why So Hot? 16 Apr 16, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck War and Social Chauvinism -Alarm Signals Against Jingoist Trends in the Communist Party by Max Shachtman Biased Judge Convicts Marine Workers Crucial Moment Nearing in Germany! -Statement of the National Committe, Communist League of America (Opposition) What Vote Indicates Growing Resentment of Workers Foodworkers Roused Against Bureaucrats Organization Notes Newark, N.J. N.Y. Activities Letters from The Militants * Two Reformist Meets by Carl Cowl * Movie Chains Try to Smash Union by Thomas Stamm Back Issues of The Militant Wanted Militant Drive at Half Way Mark Unser Kamf and Young Spartacus In the Canadian Movement * The Turn in the Industrial Union by Maurice Quarter * Governmental Red Baiting by S. Green In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * What Really Happened At Shanghai by Roman Well * Nine Years of the Struggle of the Left Opposition: - 1923 by Max Shachtman The Program for Worker's Democracy Trotsky's Intervention * Developments in Spain by Henri Lacroix The Mooney Case and the Party Democracy and Fascism by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Left-Wing Victory or Treacherous Bargain? * What Happened to the "Company Union" Theory? * Why Did the Right Support the Left? 17 Apr 23, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck New State in Needle Trade Fight -A Campaign for Unity is Now the Order of the Day by James P. Cannon What the Election of the Left Wing Delegates Signifies What the Past Developments Teach "Unity From Below" or Genuine Unity? The Slogan as a Challenge to the Progressives The Intensified Wage Cut Drive Another Privileged Trade Bill Failure of the Danube Union Conference by Albert Orland The Solution Lies in the Proletarian Revolution The Slogan of a Soviet United States of Europe Left Oppositionist Speaks from the Tribune of the Prussian Diet -The Voice of the International Left Opposition in the Prussian Parliament (Speech of Comrade Seipold in the Landtag) On the State Budget Greek Opposition Holds Convention Opposition Press Drive May 1 - June 1 Campaign Schedule Appeal to Sympathizers Economic Crisis Continues to Deepen by Thomas Stamm Debate (Socialism vs. Communism) Militant Affair In the Canadian Movement -Canadian Miners by S. Green Letters from The Militants * Among the Unemployed by W. K. * From a Ford Worker The Massacre Model In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * Appeal of the S.A.P. -The Left Opposition Addresses the Centrist Party Congress Struggle Against Pacifism! Does the "Declaration of Principles" Create Clarity? "Socialism in One Country" or Revolutionary Internationalism Statement on the Situation in the International Left Opposition by the National Committee of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Execution of the Scottsboro Boys Stayed by Thomas Stamm Bureaucratic Ulimatism by Leon Trotsky Relation of Party to Class Unconditional Independence of C.P. Under All Historical Conditions Correct Conception of the United Front Bureaucratic Ultimatism Leads to Negation of the Party 18 Apr 30, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Shall Tom Mooney Stay in Jail? To the Readers of the "The Militant" Debate: Socialism vs. Communism Demonstrate on May Day! After the Recent Elections in Prussia by Sam Gordon Wherein Lies the Responsibility of the Social Democrats? What Does the Left Opposition Propose? The State and Trade Unions in Canada by Maurice Spector Marine Workers Sentenced to Jail Militant Affair The Stalinist-Lovestone Unity Negotiations! Letters from The Militants * Once More on the Bronx Co-operatives * From an Illinois Miner The First Week of the Press Drive Militant Builders Lovestone and the "Pseudo-Revolutionists" by Max Shachtman Utilizing Capitalist Antagonisms The Meaning of an Alliance Economics, Politics and War Appeal to the S.A.P. -The Left Opposition Addresses the Centrist Party Congress (Continued from last issue) from the Executive Committee of the Left Opposition of the C.P.G. (Bolshevik-Leninists) National Socialism vs. Leninism The Anglo-Russian Committee United Front and Cartels What Constitutes a Revolutionary Policy Opposition Press in Czechoslovakia In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * The Bureaucrats Analyze the Elections -How the Rank and File Party Members React to Their "Analysis" from "Die Permanente Revolution" The Negro and the Class Struggle by Hugo Oehler The Problem of Labor Power The New Role of the Negro Bureaucratic Ultimatism by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * "Under Rank and File Leadership" * Lenin on Leaders and Masses * The Role of the Conscious Workers 19 May 7, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The S.P. "Lefts'" Program by Hugo Oehler Debate -I.W.W. Representative, Communist Representative -Is the Program of the I.W.W. Sufficient for the Emancipation of the Working Class? The Strike in the N.Y. Building Trades by Arne Swabeck Conditions of the Unions Must Prepare to Resist Bourgeois Left Gains in French Elections Weekly Militant Depends Upon Success of $1,000 Drive Stalinist-Lovestone Unity Negotiations In the Canadian Movement -The State and the Trade Unions in Canada by Maurice Spector (Continued from last issue) Conspiracy and the Right to Strike Sympathetic Strike Illegal Picketing is a Crime and a Tort "Incitement to Breach of Contract" The Negro and the Class Struggle by Hugo Oehler (Continued from last issue) Press Drive Under Way -- 2nd. Week Letters from The Militants * A.F. of L. Fakers Betray Sign Writers by Thomas Stamm * To the Greek Party Members and Sympathizers, by the Editorial Board of "Communistes" In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * For a Turn in the Policy of the C.P.G., from "Permanente Revolution," April 15, 1932 * German Sketches by Erwin Bauer Minister of the Interior Groener * Nine Years of the Struggle of the Left Opposition -The German Revolution of 1923 and the "Lessons of October" by Max Shachtman The German Situation in 1923 Stalinist Zig-zags on the Question of the "United Front" by Leon Trotsky Oppositionist Speaks at Party United Front Meet On the Anniversary of Marx's Birth by Arne Swabeck Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Centrist-Right Wing Unity? * Weisbord Blows the Whistle 20 May 14, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Comrades, Readers, Friends! The Party and the May Day Demonstration by Arne Swabeck Experiences from Recent Struggles What is the Policy Pursued? Oppositionists Slugged in Minneapolis on May Day by --RA. Bring the Unity Negotiations into the Open! by James P. Cannon Militant Builders Tom Mooney Must Be Freed! by Thomas Stamm The Police Shootings in Melrose Park France After the Parliamentary Elections Organization Notes Make Our Press Drive a Success Letters from The Militants * A Criticism of the Needle Trades Article by A. Borjarksy * The Bureaucrats Act Against Oppositionist on the Waterfront by Paul Schwalbe * From A Railroad Worker by A.E. In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * German Sketches by Erwin Bauer Lieutenant Scheringer Comrade Pruegel * Int. Right Wing on Verge of Disruption -Leader of Czech Group Protest Brandler-Thalheimer Slanders Against Trotsky by Nuerath * The Negro and the Class Struggle by Hugo Oehler (Continued from last issue) Spartacus Youth Club Notice Nine Years of the Struggle of the Left Opposition -The German Revolution of 1923 and the "Lessons of October" by Max Shachtman Reply to Comrade Borjarksy by James P. Cannon Stalinist Zig-zags on the Question of the "United Front" by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) On the Anniversary of Marx's Birth by Arne Swabeck 21 May 21, 1932T Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Congress Talks Unemployment Relief -For the Workers - Only the Jingle of the Government Coin by Arne Swabeck Help Save Our Weekly Militant! More About the Unity Negotiations by --P. Morganstern and Goodman Released Beet Workers Go on Srike in Colorado The Political Crisis of Japanese Imperialism Effects of the Crisis The Assassination of the Premier What is Behind the Terror The Danger of War Against the War Danger in U.S. The Philadelphia Convention of the I. L. G. W. U. by Albert Orland The Anarchist-Lovestone Bloc and the Left Opposition The Tasks of the Left wing Opposition Youth Debates Anarchist Group (On the topic of "Is a Proletarian Dictatorship Necessary?") The Minnesota Convention of the C. P. by a League Delegate The Depression Hits South Carolina by Guy Southworth "A Smiling Providence" Providence Still Smiles Letters from The Militants * Among the Italian Workers of Chicago by Joe * Left Winger Expelled from I. L. G. W. U. by Harry Milton Militant Builders Minneapolis Branch Challenges Wobblies by --C. Put the Press Drive Over the Top! In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * Greet the Return of Our Class War Prisoners! * From the Left Opposition in South America by Pedro A. V * Nine Years of the Struggle of the Left Opposition -The Reactionary Theory of Socialism in One Country by Max Shachtman How the "Theory" Arose The Effects of October 1923 The Stalinist "Adjustment" The Theory as a Fruit of Pessimism The Essence of the Opposition's Struggle: Marxian Internationalism Internationalism as a Necessary Development What Internationalism Requires in the U.S.S.R. Stalinist Zig-zags on the Question of the "United Front" by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) N.Y. Picnic St. Louis, Attention (Announces a study class on the "Fundamentals of Communism") Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * Ungrateful Government * The "Negotiators" Smoked Out * For the Release of the Scottsboro Boys 22 May 28, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The "Socialists" and their Line of Action by Arne Swabeck Rush Funds to Save Weekly! For the Communist Unity of Our Party! By the National Committee of the Communist League of America (Opposition) to the C.E.C. of the C.P.U.S.A. Jack MacDonald Joins the Left Opposition -Statement of the Former National Secretary of the Communist Party of Canada by Jack MacDonald The National Convention of the S. P. by George Clarke Aid Beet Strike! Letters from the Militants New York, N.Y. Militant Builders New York Attention! (Announcing the picnic celebrating the release of Morgenstern and Goodman) Situation in Pocketbook Makers' Union by N. Davis The Bosses Tax Problem and the Workers by Hugo Oehler Finish the Press Drive with Donations! Statement of Greek Comrades on "Empros" by the Editorial Board of Communistes In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * The Half-Turn in the German Party from "Permanente Revolution" * The Conference of the Spanish Opposition by Andres Nin * Trotsky and Brandler; or Lovestone and Principles by Max Shachtman An Expert on "Principle" Trotsky on Brandler Lovestone and Brandler Welcome Back, H. M. Wicks! -Expert on Renagacy Returns from Long Absence Bares Underhand "Red" Plot to Use Unions to Ruin United States Government Breaks With Party Work for American Legion No Use for "Reds" Expelled for Defeat Centrism "In General" and the Centrism of the Stalinist Bureaucracy by Leon Trotsky 23 Jun 4, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck For a Communist Campaign in the Elections The Central Issue: Unemployment The Communist Task in the Elections For Internationalism in the Struggle The Demand for Long Term Credits Scottsboro Boys' Execution Stayed Bruening Government Falls! -German Working Class Faced with Immediate Fascist Onslaught by Sam Gordon Mr. Seabury "Exposes" Tammany-Walker by George Clarke The C.P. Nominating Convention at Chicago Government Repression in Spain Hits Left Opposition -Strikes and Repression in Spain Andres Nin Arrested in Barcelona -Bulletin Chicago Debate (L.O. vs. YPSLs) Bound Volume of the Militant for Sale Highlights of Socialist National Convention -A Report of the Reformist Meet in Milwaukee by Norman Satir Milwaukee, Wis. Policy on the Soviet Union Fight Over National Chairman Comic Incident on Floor Letters from The Militants * Street Carmen Facing Strike in St. Louis by G. Roberts * From Negro Comrades in South Africa The Results of our Press Drive Militant Builders Pioneer Press Notes In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * The Party and the French Elections -Right Wing Renegades Exploit the Mistakes of the Stalinist Bureaucrats from "La Verite" * The I.L.P. and British Communism by Anglicus What is the I.L.P.? * Nine Years of the Struggle of the Left Opposition -The Anglo-Russian Committee and the British General Strike by Max Shachtman The Swing to the Right The Standpoint of the Opposition The Stalinists and the A.R.C. N.Y. Opposition Offers Cooperation in Elections to the Communist Party Centrism "In General" and the Centrism of the Stalinist Bureaucracy by Leon Trotsky (continued from last issue) Danger of Workers' Bureaucracy The Functionary Replaces the Bolshevik Wherein Lies the Strength of the Revolutionary Party Coarseness and Disloyalty Characterize the Bureaucrat Trotsky on the Disarmament Conference -In Reply to Questions Posed by the Chicago Daily News Bound Volumes of Pamphlets for Sale Editorial Notes by James P. Cannon * The Right Wing in a Blind Alley * The Case of J. T. Murphy 24 Jun 11, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Communist Party Election Platform by Arne Swabeck House Passes Anti-Alien Bill Fascists Moving to Power in Germany The Veterans' March on Washington The "Socialist" Revolt in Chile The Economic Crisis, the Unemployment Situation and the Working Class by Arne Swabeck Trotsky Greets "Unser Kamf" Book Review: Russia: Market or Menace? by Thomas D. Cambell reviewed by Carl Cowl Militant Builders Pioneer Publishers Notes Film Review: Not "Alone" Comrade! by Jack Weber Letters from the Militants -A Foodworker Writes About His Union New York, N.Y. On the Financial Question In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * A Letter From England by Anglicus * Trotsky's Pamphlets * Trotsky On the Labor Party Question May 19, 1932 * Nine Years of the Struggle of the Left Opposition -The Anglo-Russian Committee and the British General Strike by Max Shachtman (Continued from last issue) The Test of Events The Demands of the Opposition June "Young Spartacus" Out For an 8 Page Paper N.Y. Spartacus Youth Club Meets On the Slogan of "Rank and File Leadership" by James P. Cannon Anarchist Conception of Leadership History of the Slogan Control of Leadership Role of Leadership in Strikes and Unions Democratic Centralism in Unions Trotsky on Rank and File Control Strike Strategy by Leon Trotsky Criticism and Self-Criticism What is a "Red United Front" 25 Jun 18, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck On the Spot by Ridem Slogans in the Elections -Must Link Up Communist Goal with Immediate Demands Left Opposition Excluded C.P. Platform Deficient Slogan is Workers' Government Relief for Workers Also G. O. P. Meets in Chicago Confab by George Clarke Brown Shifts Legalized -New Decree Forms Part of the Anti-Working Class Move What the Decree Calls For First Signs of United Action Clear Words Needed Workers in Fight Against Forced Labor in Minneapolis by Communist League of America (Opposition) Minneapolis Branch Minneapolis, Minn. Resist Forced Labor Open Letter Capitalist System Real Cause German Paper Interviews Trotsky by Leon Trotsky Youth Meetings in N. Y. Letters from The Militants * News from Canada by Maurice Quarter Toronto Ontario Labor Fakers Have Hot Time * Party Member Joins Opposition * Workers Fight Bureaucracy by Coover Henry Ford Counsels Workers to Return to Feudal Serfdom by Guy Southworth The Drug Clerks and the Class Struggle by L. Dreyer Back Numbers of Militant Wanted Militant Builders In the International of Labor -Reviews and News of the Working Class and Revolutionary Movements * The Situation in Italy and the C. P. -The Fascist Dictatorship in the Throes of the Economic Crisis by Santini * New Issue of Greek Paper * The Organizational Progress of the German Left Opposition Gelsenkirchen Berlin -Meeting of the Members of the Northwest District Leipzig * A Letter From a Polish Comrade * Coal Miners Strike in Czechoslovakia * Nine Years of the Struggle of the Left Opposition -The Tragedy of the Chinese Revolution by Max Shachtman The Stalin Theory The "Bloc of Four Classes" The Smashing of the Opposition Stalinist Ministerialism Strike Strategy by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Unemployed and Employed Must Be United Luxemburgism--Or Bureaucratic Villification For the Defensive or For the Offensive 26 Jun 25, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck On the Spot by Ridem * It's the Worker Who Always Pays * The Elephant Never Forgets * Bolter Borah Cannot Swallow Booze Plank * What Makes the Jackass Wild? * The Socialist Party Also Run * Then They'll Have No Brains at All A New History Making Trotsky Book -Problems of the Chinese Revolution by Leon Trotsky, reviewed by S. Suppressing the Documents The Value of Marxism China and Russia Leninist Turn Imperative in Germany! -United Mass Action - Not Parliamentary Opportunism - Will Defeat Fascism by "The Militant" A First Hand Account of Events on the "Bonus Battle Front" Washington D.C. Diseases Rampant Vets in Militant Mood The Unemployment Situation, the Economic Crisis and the American Working Class by Arne Swabeck Credit System during Crisis Operation of Loan Capital Credit and Industry Where are the Markets? Letters from The Militants * Oppositionist Seated at Philly Conference by Leon Goodman * Party's N.Y. State Nominating Convention The Recent Beet Strike in Colorado by George Saul The Drug Clerks and the Class Struggle by L. Dreyer Militant Builders Wage Cut for Federal Gov't Workers by George Clarke Nine Years of the Struggle of the Left Opposition -Industrialization and the Collectivization of Agriculture in the U. S. S. R. by Max Shachtman The Origins of the Struggle First Reactions of the Bureaucracy The Slogan: "Enrich Yourselves" The Platform of 1927 Opposition Pilots Advance The Arrests in Spain (by "our Correspondent") Prize Contest! Pamphlets Wanted! Picnic! Picnic! -For the Benefit of the Spanish Youth Opposition Paper The Slogan of the Defense of the U. S. S. R. by Hugo Oehler Purpose of Slogans Right & Centre Misuse Slogans Scare Headlines on Manchuria Civil War in Germany A Political Biography of Stalin.... by Leon Trotsky Back Numbers of Militant Wanted 27 Jul 2, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck On the Spot by Ridem Crime is Gaining All the Time Reps. and Dems. Send Rival to Nut Ward Is William Green Seeing Red? O'Neal and Thomas in Tit for Tat Game Daily Worker Bares Diabolical Plot Lausanne Conference Near Collapse -German Reaction Aggressive by Sam Gordon Closer to the Proletarians of the "Colored" Races! by Leon Trotsky Arrest W.Z. Foster in Los Angeles -Released Although Charged with Criminal Syndicalism Alexander Rosanoff (Obituary) Demagogues and Bankers Clash in Chicago --What is Behind the Clique Fight at the Democrats' Meet by George Clarke Persecution of our Spanish Comrades The Zurich Congress of Reformist Int'ls -New Situation Brings "Left" Turn on Part of Amsterdam Letters from The Militants * The Pocketbook Makers Fight the Racketeers by N. Davis * The "Labor" Governor of Minnesota by O. M. Among the Greek Workers in N. Y. by the Editorial Board of "Communistes" Trial of the National Herald Our Healthy Criticism Spartacus Club and Labor Defense Organization Notes Youth Activities New York Young Spartacus Chicago, Ill. Y.C.L.'ers Declares for Left Opposition by Irving Bern France Under the Regime of Herriot from "La Verite" The Lausanne Conference Herriot's Internal Policy The Struggle Within the Working Class Change in the Policy of C.P. is Needed Growth of the Spanish Left In Badajoz In Corunia Another Group Organized in Hombres In Puenteduema In Tejares (Salamanca) Nine Years of the Struggle of the Left Opposition -The Break in the Right-Center Bloc and the Left Zig-zag of Stalinism by Max Shachtman The End of the Ebb-Tide The Campaign Against the Right Prize Contest Organizational Progress of the German Left Opposition Gelsenkirchen (Ruhr) Berlin Brandler and Stalinism Spandau.-- United Front Achieved in Breslau Will They Liquidate the Splitting Trade Union Tactic Correction The Economic Crisis, the Unemployment Situation and the American Working Class by Arne Swabeck An Open Letter to the Party District Committee by Herbert Capelis A Political Biography of Stalin.... by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) 28 Jul 9, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck On The Spot by Ridem * Trotsky Writes on the Problems of the Chinese Revolution * The Fat Man's Day is Coming * Bryan's Son is Chip of Old Blockhead * Zagaria is Out but Wicks Remains * There is Still Some Money at Large Vote for Foster-Ford -Support the Communist Candidates Against Bourgeois Parties! Booze for Bread Socialist Reformism Vote Communist! One Dead in Fascist Riot Dies Bill Threat to Foreign Born Smash Hitler Now! -The Fascist Danger: A Striking Parallel by Leon Trotsky Capitulation The Main Enemy The Shame-Faced Turn The United Front Against Fascism Strike Unitedly A Complete Revision Needed Franco-German Anti-Soviet Alliance Being Formed at Laussane A Turn is Being Made Stalinism in Straits; Opposition on Upsurge by Leon Trotsky Redoubled Blows at the Opposition The "United Front": Who with Whom? The Opposition is Invincible! Successful League Meet -400 Hear Opposition Speakers in Bronx Despite Stalin Gangs Geneva "Peace" Swindles -Chain Formed by Hoover, Socialists, Litvinov, Barbusse & Co. -The Social Democrats Support Hoover; Hoover is Endorsed by Litvinov; Litvinov is Backed by Barbusse; Barbusse is Supported by the New Republic; the New Republic is Attacked by the Daily Worker; and the Daily Worker Flounders in the Swamp by Max Shachtman America's Shrewd Pacifism Socialists Rally to Hoover Litvinov Welcomes the U.S. Plan A Masquerade of Stalinism Questions on China Militant Builders A New Turn in the T.U.U.L. by Hugo Oehler Another New Turn The Factory Basis In Preparation for the Offensive Pioneer Publishers Notes What Next? Bound Volumes The Spanish Opposition Conference by Henri Lacroix Madrid, Spain The Police and the Conference Governmental Repression The Opposition's Growth Spanish Opposition Youth Makes Appeal by Eugenio F. Grannell For the National Committee of the Left Communist Opposition Youth of Spain A Letter from China by Y.M.T. With the Food Workers A Bureaucratic Reply The Party Workers Hit Back The Managers Sit Pretty Nine Years of the Struggle of the Left Opposition -The Break in the Right-Center Bloc and the Left Zig-zag of Stalinism by Max Shachtman (Continued from last issue) The Kulak Uprising An Admission of Bankruptcy by Sam Gordon A Damaging Admission Brandler's View A Right Wing Lie Stalin's Political Biography by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The Book on China Extra! Extra! Fink Discovered in S.L.P.? 29 Jul 16, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck On The Spot by Ridem * Let's Shake Hands on This * Smith May Keep His Shirt On * Olive is Wasting Her Oil * Whoever Wins We Are for This Fight * The Rascally Poor Simply Won't Be Good A Warning Out of the Past Socialist Edict Paves Road for HItlerites -Communists Must Form United Front Now New York Branch Picnic Five Expelled from Y.C.L. -Chicago Communist Youth Fight Campaign Against Opposition Hoover & Unemployment -Republican Party Platform Ignores Vital Problem of Jobless by George Clarke Jobless in Extreme Need Hoover's Grand Scheme Relief "Un-American" The Barbusse Congress -The Barbusse Congress Against War by Leon Trotsky June 13, 1932 I See War With Germany by Leon Trotsky Hitler Will Need Allies War Would Be Inevitable Russia Must Be Prepared Youth Notes July Issue of Young Spartacus New York Pioneer Publishers Notes Bound Volumes Publications in Foreign Languages Earn a Free Copy of "Problems of the Chinese Revolution" Opposition Challenge Still Unanswered - Letter to the Communist Party, New Jersey District 7, signed by Louis Nagy, Secretary of the Newark Branch, Communist League of America (Opposition) The Crisis in the A. C. W. -Independent Clothing Workers Union Formed in Canada by Albert Orland Hillman's New "Militancy" Collapse of "Higher Strategy" Hillman Sunk in Montreal Autocracy in the Union The Civil War in Chile -Motive Forces Behind South American "Revolutions" by Alberto Gonzalez The Stalinists and the Waterfront Work by B.F. New York Fiasco of Bureaucrats For a Fighting Opposition Why not the 4 Marx Bros.? (Not to Speak of Greta Garbo) Nine Years of the Struggle of the Left Opposition -The Ultra-Left Zig-zag in the Comintern and the "Third Period" by Max Shachtman The Turn at the Ninth Plenum Stalin and the Right Wing Aftermath of Lausanne -European Powers Seek United Front Against United States by Sam Gordon What the Agreement Consists of The Significance of the New Entente The "Bonuseers" at Washington by G.D. Veterans Stick Bonuseers Still Deluded What Is Our Task? The Census Report and the Middle Class by Hugo Oehler Labor Shifts Non-Workers Gainfully Employed Middle Class in U.S. Regain Proletarian Base First 30 Jul 23, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck On the Spot by Ridem * Bata Quits a Batty System * Krueger Rose From and Went to the Bottom * Krueger, Insull, Capone --All Self-Made Men * Bata Believed in Ford Methods * Brother Doak Sound Optimistic Note * Dog and Canary Greet Roosevelt Nomination Communism or Pacifism -The Party and the Barbusse Congress Germany on the Eve of Civil War -The Fate of the World Revolution Hangs in the Balance! The Workers Strive for Unity Communist Clarity Imperative The Class Line-Up--International The Party "Answers" Our Warning 15,000 Workers Strike -Textile and Furniture Plants Shut Down in North Carolina Strike After Wage Cut The Stalinist Course Workers Shot in Illinois New York Painters Out on Strike by K. The Massacre of St. Louis Workers -Left Opposition Calls on Party for Form a Workers' United Front by Martin Payer Jobless Position Acuteness Police Bomb Workers St. Louis "Self-Criticism" "The General Line" Belgian Diggers Resist Wage-cut by L. Lesoil The Dollar Versus the Pound -Wall St. and Lombard St. Fight for World Financial Supremacy by Hugo Oehler Militant Builders Pioneer Publishers Notes Just Arrived from England! What Next? Problems of the Chinese Revolution Publications in Foreign Languages Bound Volumes of Trotsky's Pamphlets The Civil War in Chile -Motive Forces Behind South American "Revolutions" by Alberto Gonzalez (Continued from last issue)\ First Meeting in Anthracite What Is Happening in he Soviet Union -A Letter from Moscow The All-Embracing Collectivization New York Branch Picnic Nine Years of the Struggle of the Left Opposition -The Ultra-Left Zig-zag in the Comintern and the "Third Period" Third Period and Social Fascism A Convenient Theory Problems of the Unemployed by Arne Swabeck The Party Councils The Reformist Dilemma Capitalist Income Democratic Party and Unemployment by George Clarke Problems of Democrats Unemployment Insurance The Fascist Firing Squads in Action From Maggiora to Sbardellotto and Bovone by Feroci The Weapon of Terror Fascism Losing Support Task of the Party 31 Jul 30, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck "What Next?" -- Book of Hour -"What Next?" by Leon Trotsky reviewed by Sam Gordon From Harzburg to Von Papen Lessons of the Past A Critique of Stalinism The Leninist Program Unfolded All Out on Aug. First -Demonstrate Against Imperialist War and Hilterist Menace Imperialism on a Volcano The Threat of Hitlerism Bullets and Gas for the Vets! -Hoover and Co. Make a Repayment for Soliders' Services by Thomas Stamm The Veterans' Progress Communist Opportunities 200 at German Meeting Hoover and the "Relief" Bill -Millions of Unemployed Workers Swindled by New Congress Bill by Herbert Capelis Eleventh Hour in Germany -Socialists Restrain Workers: Stalinists Still Reject United Front The Eleventh Hour Nears Thaelmann's New Theory New York Branch Starts Important Drive The Civil War in Germany: * The Fascist Terror is Let Loose! -Spontaneous United Front Developing July 1, at the University of Berlin At Dresden At Halle July 2 Nine Workers Killed in One Day July 3, Hamburg In Berlin At Mariendorf At Wedding The Police Assassins July 5 Kassel Minden (Westphalia) Kottbusertor (Berlin) July 6, Essen ()Ruhr) July 7 July 8, Gollinov July 9 July 10, Frankfort-on-the Main Hirschberg (Silesia) Child Killers The German Communist Party and the United Front -Is It Really Possible to Establisha Unified Proletarian Front Against the Growing Danger of Fascism? The Turn of the German C.P. Towards the United Front Social Democratic Leaders Against the United Front Arise Now, Red Berlin! "Now, Arise You, Red Berlin" The Socialist Workers Party and the United Front A Letter to a Party Member by A.K. Bound Volumes What Is Happening in the Soviet Union -A Letter from Moscow by M.M. (Continued from last issue) Stalin's Discreet Silence The Need for the Bulletin The Opposition in the Factories Rumors About Rakovsky Pioneer Publishers Notes "What Next" Off the Press Whither England? Germany--The Key to the International Situation, in Greek and Spanish Organizing the Jobless -The Need for Change of Course in the Official Party Policy by Arne Swabeck The Various Relief Programs On the Program of Demands The Party's Duty is Clear Forgotten Words -Lenin and the War Danger -Instructions to the Hague Anti-War Conference by Vladimir Iliitch Lenin "Defense of Fatherland" Task at Congress Errors of Communists The Stalinists and Barbusse The C.I. and Barbusse "The Foundations of Socialism" by Leon Trotsky What is the Meaning of "Foundations?" Socialist Foundation in 1921 Lenin on Radek Luzerne Hears Opposition 32 Aug 6, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Mooney Case Now 16 Years Old Lull in Fight is Temporary Opposition's Task Militant in Dangers! -Immediate Aid Must Be Sent if We Are Not to Suspend Martial Law for Indiana Strike Communists Gain in Reichstag Elections -Leninist United Front Tactics Vindicated by Sam Gordon On the Eve of a Coup d'Etat Communist Gains "The Defeat of the Trotskyists" Fascist Demands The New York Picnic A Sham Turn on Barbusse All Eyes on Germany! -A Manifesto of the Communist League of America (Opposition) -The Hitler Danger is a Danger to the Working Class of the Whole World Police, Troops and Vets -Eye-Witness Account of the Wash. Massacre of the Bonuseers by Jerdick Cavalry, Infantry and Tanks Some "Strange" Facts Letters from the Militants * A Scandal in the Red Food Workers' Union * A Run-in With the Party in Duluth by Charles Curtis * Opposition Progress in Africa by T.W.T. Stalinist Threats The African Opposition The Party Slogan Extracts from Earl Browder's Biography German Left Will Issue Weekly American Foreign Trade and the Question of Credits to the Soviet Union by Thomas Stamm Machinery Decline New York's Aug. First Meet Militant Builders Pioneer Publishers Notes -Marxist Classics Great Britain and the U.S. at Ottawa -The Struggle Between the Two Imperialisms by Albert Glotzer America's Rise to Power Britain's Demands Ratio of Imports Supplied by the United States to Canada in 1930 Effects of Crisis Nine Years of Struggle of the Left Opposition -Burning Questions of Bonapartism and Thermidor by Max Shachtman Two Great Revolutions Reasons for Thermidor Opposition Delegates for United Front at Party's Anti-Injunction Conference by Herbert Capelis Hands Off Rosa Luxemburg -Reply to the Slandering of a Revoutionist by Leon Trotsky Stalin's Ignorance of Party History Lenin and Luxemburg Luxemburg's Struggle Against Kautsky Where is Lenin's Letter to Radek? The Socialist Party and Unemployment by George Clarke The S.P. Program Meaning of the Ballot Box Fascism-U.S. and German -It was Discovered in U.S. and Ignored Where It Really Was by --S. Dewey's Theory Fascism is the Government in U.S.! In England Too! And Germany? 33 Aug 13, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Party Members! Militant Workers! Left Opposition Alone Raises the Voice of Lenin at N.Y. Congress Against War -Stalinists Unite With Liberal Pacifists to Reject Resolution of League Delegation on Fight Against the War Dangers by Max Shachtman The Petty Bourgeois Liberals Set the Tone Left Opposition Makes Itself Heard The Stalinists Reply to Us Olgin's Irony--at the Expense of Lenin Lenin's Comintern In 1922 Cheer Confusionists-Gag Oppositionists London in 1915 and New York in 1932 The Hitlerites at the Gates! -Alarm Signal! -Fascism Must Not Take Power Without Armed Resistance -The Black Hordes of Fascism at the Gates of Power The Governmental Manipulations of the Bourgeoisie Social Democracy--Perennial Betrayer Where is the C.P.G. The Next Step of Fascism--War Against the U.S.S.R. Trotsky Elected to Anti-War Meet Monarchist Putsch In Spain -Militarist Coup in Seville and Madrid in is Quickly Crushed Lessons of the Bonus March by Thomas Stamm Waters Leadership The Left Opposition's Resolution at the New York Anti-War Conference -Lenin's Fundamental Views Which Were Voted Down by the Stalinists in Alliance With the Pacifists War and the Soviet Union The Key Danger--Hitlerism For Revolutionary Struggle Against War A Letter to Roger Baldwin -On Stalinist-Pacifist Relations at the Anti-War Conference by James P. Cannon The Party and the 6-Hour Day Slogan by Hugo Oehler The Capitalist Aim A Stalinist Muddle Hours and Wages Militant Builders The Miracle Issue Moving Up Germany-The Key to the International Situation Portrait of a Youth Hands Off Rosa Luxemburg -Reply to the Slandering of a Revolutionist by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The Banner of the Proletarian Revolution Luxemburg and the Permanent Revolution Luxemburg and the Russian Revolution Ferment in the British Party -Open Letter from Comrade Stewart Purkis to Harry Pollitt Stand--One of Policy Reviewing Past of Party The Crucial Issue of Germany Marxist Classics 34 Aug 20, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck "I Must Speak Out" -Warns Party on Germany -Leading C.P. Member Appeals for United Front Against Hitlerism by Sebastian Pappas At the Brink of the Abyss Arouse the Working Class "I Must Speak Out Now" The Party's False Course For a United Front Seb. Pappas Expelled Stalinist Silence Broken Opposition Campaign On Germany by Thomas Stamm Yorkville Meeting Brownsville Meeting The Only Road -Von Papen & Hitler -Bonapartism and Fascism -An Analysis of the Present Moment in the German Situation by Leon Trotsky Bruening and the Bureaucracy Finishing Off the Social Democrats What Papen Represents Prospects for Tomorrow August 22: Fifth Anniversary of the Murder of Sacco-Vanzetti Illinois Miners Revolt Spreads Thru State -Thousands of Miners on Strike Against Lewis Machine and Wage-Cuts by Arne Swabeck Life of Union At Stake Extent of Present Movement Illinois, Scene of Many Revolts Duties of the Revolt Movement New York Tailors on Strike -Hillman "Leads" the New York Amalgamated in a Stoppage by Albert Orland Hillman Grants Cuts Hillman's Points A Vicious Combination The Rank and File Committee Possibilities for Left Wing Stalinists Split Trade Unions in Spain -Third T.U. Center Formed Conference a Swindle Opposition Fights in Trade Unions Bolshevik-Leninists Head Miners Strike in Belgium -Left Oppositionists on the Charleroi Firing Line! by the Left Opposition of the C.F.B. The Charleroi Group Bulletin A Letter From Our Charleroi Comrades The Miners' Situation The Bourgeoisie Acts Opposition Progress Need for Revolutionary Leadership Bound Volumes of Comrade Trotsky's Pamphlets French Opposition's German Campaign -Bureaucrats Resort to Violence Bureaucratic Impotence--All Over the World Who Was Actually "Caught"? A Conversation with a Party Member on the Question of the German Situation by A.K. The Opposition and the N.Y. "United Front" Unemployment Confab by Thomas Stamm Who Is Leading the Barbusse Congress by S. The Case of H.G. Wells The Case of Romain Rolland A Letter to the Workers of Zurich -Trotsky Replies to the Calumny of the Social Democrats by Leon Trotsky The Theory of Permanent Revolution and American Imperialism -The Conflict Between Proletarian Internationalism and Stalinist National Reformism by Hugo Oehler 35 Aug 27, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Stalinists in Monstrous Fame-Up Against Left Opposition -Bureaucrats "Answer" Our Policy by Inciting to Pogrom by the National Committee of the Communist League (Opposition): * Emergency Call * Left Opposition Demands an Open Hearing on the Stalinist Frame-up from the National Committee Communist League of America (Opposition) * Slander the Opposition as Murderers of Two Workers at N.Y. Street Meeting from the National Committee Communist League of America (Opposition) Here are the Facts With the Embattled Miners -Diggers Reply to Terror with Increased Militancy -Defy Bosses, Fakers and Police in Tremendous Advance by Germinal From the Front, Springfield, Ill. Why the Fight Fakery of the "Leaders" Basis of the Battle Party Holds First Meeting on Danger of German Fascism Opposition Ideas Penetrate Party The Meeting Revolves Around L.O. Let Us Reinforce Our Offensive! by Leon Trotsky The Communist and Election Activity -A Criticism of the Stalinist Methods in the Campaign by Hugo Oehler Favorable Chances for Communism The Opportunist Course of Stalinism For a Realistic Defense of the U.S.S.R. Who Was Exposed? German Campaign of Czech Opp. by K. Schmidt Sabotage German Campaign Effect of the Prussian Coup d'Etat The Convention of Father Cox's Quasi-Fascist "Jobless Party" by Martin Payer Expulsion of Carl Coster -Mink and Bureaucracy Run Rampant on the Waterfront by P.S. A Suppressed Stalinist Document Exposed! Resolution Submitted by the American Comm. for the World Congress Against War The "Daily Worker" and the Miners' Strike "Hoover Cities" -- An American Idyll of 1932 by Carl Cowl What Capitalism Has in Store for Us The Creed of Capitalism N.Y. Picnic Lovestonites Play Lackies in Doll Strike (Variant spelling of "Lackeys") Kowtow to A.F.L. Fakers--Prevent Left from Speaking Our Successful Anti-War Meet in New York A Declaration of the Bolshevik-Leninists (Left Opposition of the Comintern) -To the World Anti-War Congress at Amsterdam Capitalism in Blind Alley Soviet Union in Danger Clarity on War Danger Pacifism --Poison for Masses Disarmament -- A Lever for War Who Has the Weapons? C.I. Capitulates to Pacifists Free the Bolshevik Leninists We Propose: 36 Sep 3, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck With the Embattled Miners -Massacre Striking Miners in Franklin County, Illinois -Coal Diggers Regather Their Forces After the Slaughter by Germinal Status of Strike The Stalinists Bureaucrats Back Out On Murder Frame-Up Hearing Bureaucrats Retreat `Must Be Brought to Account Fascists Waiting Ready to Strike -Clara Zetkin Calls for International Solidarity Against Fascism Attitude of Hitlerism Call for International Solidarity Youth Hold Anti-War Meeting The Political Program of the Petty Bourgeoisie -Bourgeoisie, Petty Bourgeoisie and Proletariat -Jacobinism, Social Democracy and Fascism -- The Political Programs of the Petty Bourgeoisie by Leon Trotsky The Decline of the Democratic Forms A Few Lessons of the Pilsudski "Coup" Is the Alliance Between the Big and the Petty Bourgeoisie Indissoluble? The Responsibility for the Growth of Fascism "Farmers Holiday" in Iowa -A New and Militant Type of Middle Class Revolt by Hugo Oehler Significance of Farm Strike Workers' Strike and Farmers' Strike The Middle Class in the Crisis Appeal for Funds! Strike in Lancashire Mills -Big Wave of Struggle of British Workers Rising Joe Colbert -Labor's Martyr by Gerry Allard A Fateful Conversation Threats Fulfilled The Left Opposition At Work by Carl Cowl How Regime Reacts Prospects for Duluth Minneapolis Unemployed Activity in Retrospect by Thomas Stamm The Turn The TUUL NEC Resolution The Draft Program With the International Left Opposition * Greece Great Social and Revolutionary Struggles Ahead "An Appeal to the Communists and to the Working Class" * Belgium * Spain Some Experiences of the Illinois Miner's Struggle and the Policy of the Communists by Arne Swabeck Union Future Hangs in Balance A Letter from China by C.H. Militant Builders The Home Stretch New Bundle Orders The New York Marine Workers in Revolt Against the Stalinist Bureaucrats by J. Johannessen Fellow Seamen Pioneer Publisher Notes Literature Sales Trotsky's Complete Writings Leading Functionary Exposes Stalinism in Greece by J. Bambakas The Statement of Comrade Bombakas Admit Constant Attacks on Left Opposition Archio Marxist Excluded from Prison-Collectives Party Members Resent Exclusion of Archio-Marxists Party Voices on the Frame-Up -Condemn Disgraceful Action of Stalinist Leaders 37 Sep 10, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Help Maintain the Weekly Militant! Stalinists Reject Offer of Help -Chicago Stalinists Reject Offer of Help by Banzel Miners Form New Union -Raise Struggle to New Heights -National Unity -- Aim of Militant Illinois Body -C.L.A. Hails New Union by Germinal The Report of the Policy Committee Elected at Gillespie Conference September 1, 1932 The Salting Up of an Apparatus Some Necessary Criticism Party Leaders Negotiate Secretly But Denounce Publicly Communist League Greets New Progressive Miners Union by Communist League of America (Opposition) The Future Path of the Illinois Miners The Communist Duty in Coming Developments Police Act on Stalinist Frame-Up Pogrom Fails but Police Act Rank and File Aroused Demand Open Workers' Hearing! British Left Comes Out Openly in Fight for Leninist Policy by the Balham Group Demanded Party Congress "Free and Full Discussion"--Phrase and Fact On the Anti-War Congress On Germany Answer to Threat of Expulsion Class Struggle in Germany -Hitler and Junkers Vie for Power in Germany -Hitler and Von Papen by Sam Gordon Temporary Neutralization of Social Forces The Maneuvers of the Hitlerites Domestic Actions of Von Papen New Betrayals of Social Democracy Opportunity for Communists Allard Answers Party Bureaucrats by Gerry Allard Facts About Allard The Party in the Situation Sept. Young Spartacus Out Stalinist Bureaucrat Expelled in N.Y. Comrade Trotsky's Letter to the Weisbord Group by Leon Trotsky Postscript to the Letter to Comrade Weisbord Unemployed Activity in Retrospect by Thomas Stamm (Continued from last issue) One Step Forward Pioneer Publishers Notes Literature Running Out Militant Builders Alliance or Struggle Between Social Democracy and Fascism? by Leon Trotsky On the Proletarian Revolution in the United States American Revolution--When? The World Position of U.S. Imperialism Our Approach The Capitalists and the Civil War A Third Edition of the Bourgeois Revolution? 38 Sep 17, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck New Wage-Cuts Start -Accentuated Attacks on Workers Prelude to 4th Crisis Year Six Votes Against 2 Thousand -Stalino-pacifism Wins in Amsterdam Urgent Appeal Unity is Urgent Need of Illinois Miners -National Class Struggle Union Will Win! by Joe Angelo Who is Leading? Role of the Socialist Party Communist Party Where is the 7th World Congress? -What is Happening in the C. I.? The Silence of the Executive Convocation of the Seventh World Congress of the Comintern! "The World Congress Shall Be Convened Every Two Years." An Open Letter to John Watt -Standpoint of the Left Opposition in the Present Miners' Struggle by Joseph Angelo Angelo's Reply Watt and the Opposition Which Party? "Pacifism" at Work in Gran Chaco Trotsky Barred from Czechoslovakia The Opposition at Work * Shachtman's Meetings in Chicago by X. Chicago Youth Meetings South Side Meeting * Opposition Expands its Activities Davenport, Iowa * N. Y. Picnic a Success Fairy Tales and Fairy Tales The Four Portraits of Chiang Kai-Shek -What Happened to the Ones Sent to Stalin, Rykov and Voroschilov, and the One for...Trotsky -Extracts From the Archives of Stalinist United Front Policy by Leon Trotsky A Reply to Comrade Allard by Arne Swabeck The Party and Its Errors Blunders of Stalinism Question of United Front Japan! Full Reports On Amsterdam Congress Letters from The Militants * Shipstead Exposes His Bankruptcy by O. M. Minneapolis Shipstead Exposes His Political Bankruptcy * Another "Leader" Against War by W. A. Nelson Collier Weisbord's Reply to Trotsky's Letter -Statement of the Communist League of Struggle Outcome of Belgium Miners' Strike by Nora Strike Extends A Lesson to the Workers The Elections in Greece -Left Opposition Holds Aloft Banner of International Communism by Ar. Caldis The Checking of the Stalin-Thaelmann Policy Against Their Own Experience -From the Series of Articles in the Forthcoming Book "The Only Road" by Leon Trotsky On the Proletarian Revolution in the United States by Hugo Oehler (Continued from last issue) 39 Sep 24, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Militant Sub Drive -Our Club Plan Half Year Subs for 50 Cents Militant Builders Importance of the Drive Build the First Storey Spartacus Affair The Militant Appeals Urgently for Aid from All Its Supporters Terror Rules in Illinois Coal Field -Official Party Leaders Forced to Abandon Sectarian Attitude Toward New Union * Significance of the N.M.U. Offer of a United Front What the N.M.U. Can Do for the Strike * Progressive Miners Union Under Severe Attack -P.M.U. Under Sharp Attack by Jack Carmody Springfield, Ill. Confusion Sowed A Reign of Terror Frame-Up Challenge Stays Unanswered by Party by Arne Swabeck, Secretary Communist League of America (Opposition) Chicago Stalinists Echo Barbusse by J. Giganti League to Open School -First Four Courses Will Begin in New York City Next Month Barbusse-Stalin Congress -What Happened at the Barbusse Congress? * Stalinists and Opposition The Leader of the Hindu Bourgeoisie Opens and Closes the Debates Pacifist Speakers and Communists The Communists on the Tribune of the Congress The Intervention of the Reformists and the Social Democrats Muenzenberg's Speech The Opposition at the Congress Our Indo-Chinese Comrade Speaks The Congress Apparatus Runs Away With the "Final Vote" * The Barbusse "Charter" by P. Naville The Indelible Stamp of Centrism Cachin's Pledge and...Patel's Weisbord's Reply to Trotsky's Letter -Statement of the Communist League of Struggle (Continued from last issue) Russian Bulletin Japan -Its Rise from Feudalism to Capitalist Imperialism and the Development of the Proletariat by Jack Weber The Feudal Period The Tokugawa Shogunate (1603 to 1868) The Peasants The Restoration The New Militarist Bureaucracy Thaelmann's Twenty-One Mistakes by Leon Trotsky -An Analysis of the Replies Made by Ernst Thaelmann to a Seies of Questions Posed to Him by Former Socialist Workers on the Attitude of the Communist Party Towards the Problems of the United Front of All Workers in the Present German Situation -From the Series of Articles in the Forthcoming Book "The Only Road" Young Spartacus Aid In Picketing of Rex Strike 40 Oct 1, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Down With Lewisism! (Political Cartoon) One Road for Miners! -Lay a Firm Class Foundation at the Gillespie Convention by Arne Swabeck Rank and File Unity and Conscious Leadership Who Raised the Bogey of the "Reds"? Which is the Political Party of Labor? Progressive Miners of America Can Show the Way Two More Expelled for "Trotskyism" Lewis Gangsters Fail to Cow Miners -Springfield Miners Resist Strike-Breaker Mobilization by Jack Carmody Which Political Party Shall the Miners Support in the Coming Elections by George Clarke The Capitalist Demagogues The Socialist Program Vote Communist Problems Before the Gillespie Convention of the Progressive Miners of America by Joseph Angelo For Class Struggle Program Moscow Letter -Crisis in the Soviet Economy -Stalinism Engagers Alliance Between Town and Village by N. and M. Cause for Decline Agriculture and Industry The Opposition's Standpoint Berlin Letter -New Step Toward Fascism -Struggle for Democratic Rights Now on Agenda in Germany by Roman Well The United Front Militant Sub Drive -Our Club Plans Subs for Miners 500 Subs For the Miners Militant Builders Letters from Militants * New York Gets Barbusse Congress Report by C. * Socialists, Police Clubs and the Reds * The Fight For Militant Unions in Canada by Maurice Quarter * The Opposition at Wicks' Meetings by James Sifakis Spurts Ahead! Our School League Replies to Weisbord Letter The Question of Centrism and the Bloc With the Right Wing Madrid Letter -Checking Sanjuro's Coup -The Spanish Proletariat Replies to the Monarchist Insurrection by Henri Lacroix The Government and the Monarchists The Rotten Republic The Democratic Illusions of the Proletariat For a Workers' United Front Japan -Its Rise from Feudalism to Capitalist Imperialism and the Development of the Proletariat by Jack Weber (Continued from last issue) Foreign Aid The Fuedo-Capitalist Alliance Industrial Handicaps and Japanese Imperialism Brillant Expelled, by Hugo Oehler, Organizer Pioneer Publishers Note What Next? Exchange Offer Revolutionary Lessons Elections in Greece I.W.O. Expels Three for "Trotskyism" by H. Mashow, S. Mashow and S. Solomon Letter from Party Member 41 Oct 8, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck The Miners' Convention -Ravages of Lewisism; the Position of the Communist Groups by Arne Swabeck How the Miners Were Eliminated The Parties and the Miners Those Who Condemn a "Split" Elephant, Donkey and "Socialists" Compete for Election Honors by Thomas Stamm The Donkey Brays Socialists and Liberals Saturday: All Out to Union Square -For Scottsboro! Scottsboro Case Up In Supreme Court -Only Mass Action Can Save Framed-Up Negro Boys! No Let-Up! Opposition Youth Calls Scottsboro Meeting Illinois Conference Opens -Miners are Militant but Right Wing Forces are Organized, by Charles Curtis Convict 6th Harlan Miner -5 Now Serving Life Terms While 37 Others Still Await Trial Program of Action of the League on the Unemployment Situation The Conditions of the Movement The Social Reformists and the Unemployed An Unemployment Program of Relief The Problem of the Shorter Workday Large Scale Credits to the Soviet Union The Organization of the Movement Letters from the Militants * All Eyes on Davenport by Brady Davenport, Iowa Condition of the Party * Free Speech Struggle in Chicago by Nathan Gould Tour for Unser Kamf New Headquarters Banquet Militant Sub Drive -Our Club Plan We're Off The Club Plan Subs for the Miners The Jubilee Anniversary Issue Militant Jubilee Anniversary Number League Replies to Weisbord Letter (Continued from previous issue) by National Committee Communist League of America (Opposition) The Question of Mass Work The Tactic of the Weisbord Group in Other Questions "Unity" Maneuvers of Weisbord Japan -Its Rise from Feudalism to Capitalist Imperialism and the Development of the Proletariat by Jack Weber (Continued from last issue) The Dearth of Raw Materials Influence of Iron Ores The Problem of Coal Textiles The Imperialist Struggle for Markets Archives of the Opposition -"Socialism in One Country" by S. On Hopeless Idiots (A quote from Lenin's "Works" Volume XVI, page 306, August 24, 1919 and commentary on his ideas) A Picture of the Party from Inside -What the Party Bulletin Says About the "Achievements" by Max Shachtman A New Crisis in Soviet Economy (Continued from last issue) by N. and M. The Second Five Year Plan Capitalist Crisis and Soviet Economy The Opposition's Attitude 42 Oct 15, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Zinoviev Expelled Again -New Expulsions Denote Dangerous Crisis for Stalinist Regime by S. The "Counter-Revolutionary Plot" "Letter of the 18 Bolsheviks" The Crisis of Stalinism Right Wing Wins at Gillespie Mine Workers Conference -Miners Militant but Small Left Wing Fails to Stop $5.00 Day Scale Adoption by Arne Swabeck The Left Wing Position The Opportunists Favor Retreat To the Right or to the Left--Which? Some Lessons of the Gillespie Conference Lytton Report Aims at Partitioning China Among the Imperialist Bandit Powers by H. S. In the Elections -"Labor" or C.P. Ticket? -The Lovestoneites Propose a Reformist "United Labor" Slate by Arne Swabeck Reformist or Revolutionary Objective? What is the Right wing Position? A United Front or a Reformist Sham? The Peasant War in China -The Standpoint of the Red Proletariat in the Present Situation -A Letter to the Chinese Bolshevik-Leninists by Leon Trotsky The Peasant Army and the Industrial Centers Peasants' Outlook and the Workers The Danger of Peasant-Worker Conflicts Bourgeoisie Leads the Proletariat Banquet Saturday to Celebrate New Headquarters and School Opening Letters from the Militants * The Strike of the Embroiderers * Elections in Pocketbook Makers Union by N. Davis Shachtman in Boston Literature for the International Workers School Attack in Union Square New York by P. Militant Sub Drive -Our Club Plans Wanted--$1.00 Wanted--$2.00 Good News Militant Builders Jubilee Anniversary Issue A Double Anniversary The Power Trust and the Elections by Hugo Oehler Problem of Power Control Fictitious Capitalizations The Power Projects The Insull Collapse Highlights at Gillespie -Observations at the Convention of the Illinois Miners Two Conflicting Current A Jagged Course International School to Open The Demonstration of Solidarity by Jack Ayrshire Japan -Its Rise from Feudalism to Capitalist Imperialism and the Development of the Proletariat by Jack Weber (Continued from last issue) Present Status of Japanese Manufacturing The Textile Industries The Contract System Raw Silk in Foreign Trade The Cotton Industry Cotton and Opium--A Study in Historic Materialism Mercantilism and Money The Road to Socialism -The Social-Democratic Blind Alley; The Soviet Successes and the German Situation; Economic Collaboration Between the U.S.S.R. and Germany. The United Front With the Social Democracy Against the Papen Military-Bonapartistic Dictatorship -From a Series of Articles in the Forthcoming Book "The Only Road" by Leon Trotsky 43 Oct 22, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Von Papen's Election -Our Appeal for United Front Struggle of the German Workers Berlin Reconciliation Proposals For the Fighting United Front School Term Opens Needle Trades Convention Gets Left Opposition's Resolution * Our Resolution * The Bureaucrats Attack Miners' Relief! German Organ Suppressed 12th Plenum of the E.C.C.I. -The Need of the Hour: A Democratically Convened Congress Our Russian Revolution Celebration Chen Du-Hsiu Arrested -Seven Bolshevik-Leninists Seized in Raid in Shanghai School Term Opens Indo-China Militants Held Letters from the Militants Socialist Meetings in Youngstown by M. Koehler Youngstown Y.P.S.L. The Opposition at Work * The Opposition in Davenport by G.P. The Situation in Davenport * Opposition Debates Socialists by M. Koehler With the Greek Workers by A.C. New York The Empros Militant Builders A Question by Comrade Coover All Around the Circuit Subs for the Miners The Double Anniversary Issue The Staff to Date Our Anniversary Number A National Revolution in the South? -Discussion Article on the Negro Question by Hugo Oehler The Stalinist "Chart for the U.S." The Farce of the "Democratic Dictatorship" in the South A Loophole for a Retreat Highlights at Gillespie -Observations at the Convention of the Illinois Miners by Charles Curtis Japan -Its Rise from Feudalism to Capitalist Imperialism and the Development of the Proletariat by Jack Weber The Smuggling of Opium Japan and Opium Cotton and the Swadeshi Movement What They Say in Prague About the United Front -From the Series of Articles in the Forthcoming Book "The Only Road" by Leon Trotsky Pioneer Publishers Notes Extra! Extra! Achives of the Opposition -Marx and the Peace Conference by H.S. Proletariat and Peasant War in China -A Letter to the Chinese Bolshevik-Leninists by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) A Reactionary Accusation Study the Class Tendencies Centrism Seeks Support From the Right 44 Oct 29, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Miners Face Big Task -Progressive Miners of America Must Be Class Union by Arne Swabeck Carrying the Offensive to the Miners Organization of the New Union Protest Meeting -What Happened in China (Speaker Max Shachtman) Vote Communist! -Against the Party of the Petty Bourgeois Reformism New Militant Forces Join the Ranks of the Left Opposition * Papcun's Statement by George J. Papcun * Declaration by Pappas by Sebastian Pappas Dead Hand at I.L.D. Meet -Feature of Convention is Absence of Discussion by Members -How the Stalinists Ran the I.L.D. Convention by Charlotte Schechet Boston Lack of Discussion Conclusions to Draw Good Meetings in Boston Bankruptcy at 12th Plenum -Theses Fail to Give a Reply to the Burning Questions of the Day by Hugo Oehler Ebbs and Flows in the Decay Stage What Is the Perspective? Did Stalinism Forget America? The Main Danger in Germany Far East Conflict The Position of the Soviet Union Directives for the United States Letters from Militants -Jobless United Front in Chicago by Joseph Giganti Help the Illinois Miners Militant Builders -Our Club Plan Completing the Circuit Pittsburgh Miners' Subs How to Get Subs for Miners $30 Does the Trick The Staff Record Left Opposition Movement Growing in Canada by S. Educational Work Trade Union Activity Literature--The Militant--Unser Kamf Organization and Agitation A Canadian Organ of the Opposition Japan -Its Rise from Feudalism to Capitalist Imperialism and the Development of the Proletariat by Jack Weber (Continued from last issue) Rise of Japan, Decline of England The Rhythm of Cotton Technology Limited Possibility for Japanese Growth "The Big Five" Effects of the War on Japan Our Eight Page Double Anniversary Issue -15 Years of the Russian Revolution-4 Yrs. of the Militant Archives of the Left Opposition -The Legend of Brest-Litovsk Two Press Comments on Russia * As It is Today * As it Once Was What They Say in Prague About the United Front -From the Series of Articles in the Forthcoming Book "The Only Road" by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Meetings Philadelphia Minneapolis Browder on the Chinese Revolution -The Arrest of Chen Du-Hsiu and the Apologist of Stalin by Max Shachtman Browder's Records Daily Worker and Chiang Kai-Shek Browder's Greeting in Hankow The Stalinist Defense of Wuhan Browder Earns His Praise Protest! (The arrest of Chen Du Hsui and 6 others from the Left Opposition) October Young Spartacus Now OUT 45 Nov 5, 1933 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck September Plenum of C.I -Some Fleeting Marginal Observations on the 12th Plenum by Leon Trotsky Emergency Number! Class Against Class in the Presidential Elections -Communist Vote Will Test the Policy of the Stalinists by Hugo Oehler Workers' Vote Cut Down Position of Middle Class Socialist Advances Hunger March in London -British Working Masses Make New Turn Toward the Left by A.S. [Arne Swabeck] The New March on Washington by Hugo Oehler No Automatic Connection The Communist Duty Fight in Illinois Sharpens -Armed Forces of Operators Mobilized Against the Miners by Joseph Angelo Out of Society's Gutter Bosses Preparing for Winter N. Y. Greek Workers Organize New Club * Letters from the Militants -The Militant Club in Chicago by R. * The Murder of Andrew Ganis by Carbody * Compensation Racket in New York by J.R. Stalinists Expel Philly Militant by Lou Rogers On Fraternization Archives of the Opposition -Trotsky's Letter to Olminsky by Leon Trotsky 46 Nov 12, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Hail the Anniversary of the Russian Bolshevik Revolution! -Fifteen Years by Leon Trotsky 4 Years of the Militant by Arne Swabeck Some Examples of Growth Some Trade union Experiences The Working Class Orientation On Future Contacts Soviet Economy in Danger -The Situation on the Eve of the Five Year Plan by Leon Trotsky The Art of Planning The Preliminary Totals of the Five Year Plan 9 Scottsboro Boys Win Victory -Illusions Now Greatest Danger Leftward Shift in German Vote -Parliamentary Gains Turn Heads of the Stalinist Leadership by S.-n. The Nazi Setback The Communist Vote Stalinists Take Measures -The Expulsion of Zinoviev -The Lessons of the Second Expulsion of the Capitulators by Leon Trotsky Roosevelt's Victory -Protest Vote of Middle Class and Labor Hits Republicans by Hugo Oehler A Shift to the Left Bound Vols. Mill as a Stalinist Agent by G.G. Nine Years of Struggle of the Left Opposition -The Burning Question of Thermidor and Bonapartism by Max Shachtman Marx-Lenin School Opens in Chicago Davenport Militant Joins Opposition by Betty Rowland Militant Builders The Winner Keep Up the Race Minneapolis in First Place Miners' Subs The Staff The Record by Cities Pioneer Publishers Notes Revolutionary Lessons Lenin's Speeches Two New Pamphlets The Fight in the Party for a Bolshevik Government...For the Policy of Lenin and Trotsky -Introduction to the Minutes of the Petrograd Committee, November 7, 1917, reported by J.G. Fenigstein J.G. Fenigstein Lenin Trotsky Nogin Glebov Slutsky Boky Trotsky Nogin Lunatcharsky Lenin's Report on the Russian Revolution to the 4th Congress of the C.I. from a speech by Vladimir Ilitch Lenin The Bolsheviks Take Over Power! -Meeting of Petrograd Soviet The Day After the Insurrection Declaration of Trotsky Lenin's Speech Declaration by Trotsky The Government is Deposed! South Africans Ban Trotsky China Book Japan -Its Rise From Feudalism to Capitalist Imperialism and the Development of the Proletariat by Jack Weber The Tanaka Document The Formula of Conquest Japan and China The Only Road by Leon Trotsky -From the Series of Articles in the Forthcoming Book "The Only Road" by Leon Trotsky 47 Nov 19, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck It's Up to You! The C.P. in the Elections -Reasons for Small Rise in Communist Vote This Year by S.-n. Chicago Greets United Front -Left Opposition Hails Joint Unemployment Conference by The Chicago Branch of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Aim of United Front Role of Socialist Party Greek Banquet a Success Chen Du-Hsiu's Life in Danger Trotsky Sails for Denmark Scottsboro--What Now? -Supreme Court Evades Issue--Workers Must Unite Forces Communists Prevented Lynching The Supreme Court Decision For a Broader Movement! by T. Stamm [Thomas Stamm] Start Hunger March on Washington -United Front Can Bring Huge Movement Soviet Economy in Danger -The Situation on the Eve of the Second Five Year Plan By Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Stalinists Take Measures -The Expulsion of Zinoviev -The Lessons of the Second Expulsion of the Capitulators by Leon Trotsky The Left Opposition Breaks Ground in the Pittsburgh District by S.G. [Sam Gordon] Pittsburgh The Workshop of the World--At One-Third Capacity The Inevitable Awakening of the Militants Clarification Begins in the Ranks of the Party 48 Nov 26, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Four Years! -Trotsky Greets Militant -The Revolutionary Kernel is Assembling Around Opposition by Leon Trotsky Fight for Left Opposition Proposals in Pittsburgh Hunger March Conference Pittsburgh The Left Opposition Takes the Floor 29 to 1--An Insufficient Majority for the Bureaucrats Against the Leninist Opposition by S.G. [Sam Gordon] What Do the Communists Say About Mr. Duranty and Comrade Stalin by S. Call the Scottsboro Conferences! A Shanghai Report of Com. Chen's Arrest by Niel-Sih Shanghai Bourgeoisie Jubilant Chiang's "Blue Shirts" Chen's Record of Struggle Chen and the Epigones A Heavy Blow Marchers Advance to Demand Relief -Broad, Militant Movement Can Win for Unemployed by A.S. [Arne Swabeck] Stalinists Make Right About Face in Chicago Unemployed United Front by Albert Glotzer Birth of the Movement Workers Respond to Call The Demonstration Japan -Its Rise from Feudalism to Capitalist Imperialism and the Development of the Proletariat by Jack Weber Japan in Manchuria Strategic Railways What of the Chinese Revolution? Japan and the U.S. The Philippines Letters from the Militants * Party and Opposition in Pittsburgh by B.J. Pittsburgh Opposition Holds Classes Gordon Speaks Before Young Workers Oppositionist Gets Floor in Spite of Machine Tactics The "Freiheit" Lies and Slanders As Usual * New Protest Against Stalin Bureaucrats by George Millage, E.E. Thurston and S.R. Clausen Davenport, Iowa * Utica I.L.D. Fails to Act by Gadfly Des Moines, Iowa - A New Battleground for the Left Opposition by M. Gottlieb Our Club Plan -Militant Builders Second Phase of the Club Plan The Staff to Date Class Trends in Elections The Expulsion of Zinoviev -The Lessons of the Second Expulsion of the Capitulators by Leon Trotsky Zinoviev Zinoviev's Game With History The Basis Under the Capitulations The Importance of Our Policy Soviet Economy in Danger -The Situation on the Eve of the Second 5 Yr. Plan -- A Marxian Analysis by Leon Trotsky Capital Construction Domestic Disproportions and the World Market The Position of the Workers The 1932 Elections and the American Working Class by Arne Swabeck Discontent and Radicalization Problems of Social Reformism 49 Dec 3, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Police Attack Hunger Army A Reply From Shanghai to the Stalinists Slanders on Chen Du-Hsiu's Arrest by H. The Stalinists and Trotsky's Radio Speech to America Extracts from the Speech Delivered by Leon Trotsky and Broadcast from Copenhagen -Trotsky Speaks to American Audiences on Significance of the Russian Revolution Conference Seats St. Louis Opposition by G.H. Mimeograph Wanted Arrest 2 Pittsburgh Oppositionists Greek Stalinists Fail to Meet Challenge Opposition Ejected from Conference on Hunger March in New York by Harry Milton New York No Serious United Front A New Kind of Committee Left Opposition Excluded Pamphlets Wanted A.F.L. Convention Talks "Radical" -Labor Discontent Forces Lip-Service to Left Measures by Arne Swabeck Is A.F.L. Leadership Turning Left The Fear for Safety of Capitalism The Real Green Money for Subs Letters from Militants * Unser Kamf Tour Brings Results by Sylvia Bleeker and Morris Lewit * Pittsburgh Youth Club and Opposition * Pitts. Anniversary Meet Our Club Plan -Militant Builders Paid Sub Cards Newcastle Shows the Way The Staff The Record by Cities A Picture of the Situation in China Today by Niel-Sih For the 6-Hour Day, 5 Day Week! by Oehler [Hugo Oehler] Stalinist Zig-zags on the Chicago Conference by Albert Glotzer (Concluded from last issue) Party Confusion Our View Japan -Its Rise from Feudalism to Capitalist Imperialism and the Development of the Proletariat by Jack Weber Commercial Rivalries Pacific Shipping Controversies with the U.S. Chinese Trade The Strategy of War Archives of the Left Opposition -Engels on the International Revolution by H.S. League Resolution For New York Hunger March Conference by New York Branch Communist League of America (Opposition) Resolution The Question of War Debts -World Bourgeoisie Upset by Sharp Conflicts Over Problem by Hugo Oehler Soviet Economy in Danger -The Situation on the Eve of the Second 5 Yr. Plan--A Marxian Analysis by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) Rural Economy The Problem of Establishing the Link 50 Dec 17, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck Hoover's Message Hoover's Last Message to Congress by Hugo Oehler Opposition at Anti-War Meet in New York Discussion on the Resolutions The Chicago Anti-War Conference Save the Militant! Bonapartism in Germany by Leon Trotsky A.F.L. and 6-Hour Day -Cincinnati Convention Shows Left Wing Opportunity by Arne Swabeck Toward Social Reformism Are There Signs of Coming Struggles? The Six Hour Day Slogan Gov't Answers Hunger Marchers With Force -Militants Surrounded by 5000 Armed Police by Bill Kitt Washington D.C. En Route Again The Convention 1 P.M. Second School Term to Open Letters from Militants * Pittsburgh Opposition and the Hunger March by S.H. Pittsburgh * Opposition Active in Smokey City Pittsburgh - The Marxist Study Class Work for the United Front Hunger March Greek Workers Educational Circle Stalinist Attacks All Along the Line Other Activities of the Left Opposition Lewit-Bleeker Tour Extends Basis of "Unser Kamf" Workers Clubs by Sylvia Bleeker and Morris Lewit Our Club Plan -Militant Builders Paid Sub Cards for the Miners New York and Montreal The Paid Sub Card Idea The Staff The Record by Cities New Expulsion in the Comintern Japan -Its Rise from Feudalism to Capitalist Imperialism and the Development of the Proletariat by Jack Weber The Agrarian Problem Status of Japanese Farming Bankrupt Rural Economy Mortgages The Solution Japan and Russia Feudal Remnants in Capitalism Wages and Discharge Allowance Greek Stalinists Meet Arguments of Left Opposition With Slanderous Attacks by Sebastian Pappas Weisbord and the Hunger March Pamphlets Wanted Soviet Economy in Danger -The Situation on the Eve of the Second Five Year Plan by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The Conditions and Methods of Planned Economy 51 Dec 31, 1932 Weekly Organ of the Communist League of America (Opposition) Editorial Board: James P. Cannon Martin Abern Max Shachtman Maurice Spector Arne Swabeck A Million to Be Expelled! -The New Stalinist Plan for "Purging" the Russian Party Rank An Involuntary Admission Dissolving the Party Canadian Organ Issued The Militant Must Be Saved! -An Appeal of the National Committee of the League by National Committee, Communist League of America (Opposition) Unite to Smash the Trade Union Racketeers! -The Meaning of the Shooting in Waiters Local, No. 1 A.F.L. and Union Unity -The Stalinist Policies Fail to Meet the Test of the Situation by Arne Swabeck Will There Be a Change of Policy? The Unorganized and the A.F. of L. The Question of Trade Union Unity Ala. Negro Croppers Resist White Terror -Pitched Battle Between Posse and Negroes by Sn. The Bourbon System The Negroes Stand Their Ground The Hunger March to Washington by Bill Kitt "Unser Kamf" Tour Concludes with the Launching of Worker's Clubs by Sylvia Bleeker and Morris Lewit Negotiations with Weisbord Suspended (Copies of letter from the National Committee, Communist League of America (Opposition) and from Leon Trotsky replying to a letter from Weisbord) New Expulsions in the Comintern -"Traitors" and Scapegoats In the Bureaucracy by Marsh (Continued from last issue) Who Is Heinz Neumann Whole Spanish Leadership Expelled "Traitors" and Scapegoats Perspectives of Marxism -An Open Letter by Leon Trotsky to V.F. Calverton on the Revolutionary Intellectuals by Leon Trotsky Calverton Omits Revolutionary Realities Intellectuals Fear Consequences of Clarity Stalinism Drives Intellectuals to Quandary Marxism No Dogma--Guide to Action American Marxism at Cross Roads New Vistas Before U.S. Communists Pioneer Publishers Notes History of the Russian Revolution The Unemployment Pamphlet The Publishing Fund Our Schedule Party Militant Speaks From Platform of Opposition in Newark, N.J. by L.B. The Death of the Father of Revisionism -Eduard Bernstein's "Triumph" Over Militant Marxism by Max Shachtman Friendship With Engels Bernstein's "Fine Trick" The Father of Revisionism The Essence of Bernsteinism Soviet Economy in Danger -The Situation on the Eve of the Second Five Year Plan The Suppression of the NEP, Monetary Inflation, and the Liquidation of Soviet Democracy The Crisis of Soviet Economy Campaign On For Militant Subs Cities Militant Builders A Footnote to Browder's Record in the Chinese Revolution by M.S. [Max Shachtman] Browder's "Records" The Comintern and Hankow The Militant Volume 6 1933 January 1 Jan 7, 1933 Open Letter to Vanderveld, by Leon Trotsky Bridgeman Red Cases Revived Supreme Court Ruling Opens Attack on American Communist Movement We Are Counting on You For Aid, by Max Shachtman Moscow Letter Stalin Banishes Zinoviev Two Killed in New Illinois Mine War Lewis and Operators Renew Terror Drive Against Miners Left Wing Victory in the I.L.G.U., by S. Defeat For Lovestoneites What Will Left Wing Do Now? Japanese Resume Chinese Offensive Opposition Youth at Chicago Conference by Aderahbe Rival Positions Presented C.L.A. Delegates Defend Lenin View at Anti-War Meet Left Opposition Issues Statement Left Wing Pressure Effective Split Threatens "With Both Hands" The Stalin Bureaucracy and the United States of America Stalin's Denial Wall Street Rulers Force Wage Cut On the Teachers of New York City, by Thomas Stamm "Unser Kampf" Tour Concludes With the Launching of the Worker's Clubs by Morris Lewit-Sylvia Bleeker Silent Cal Silent The Crisis in the Food Workers Industrial Union in New York by Sebastian Pappas The Open Letter The Kornelios Case Our Club Plan Militant Builders The Record by Cities The Staff Japan Its Rise From Feudalism to Capitalist Imperialism and the Development of the Proletariat, by Jack Weber Trade Union Movement The Outburst of 1918 and After Anarcho-Syndicalism and the Unions Soviet Economy in Danger, by Leon Trotsky The situation on the Eve of the Second Five Year Plan The Second Five Year Plan The Year of Capital Reconstruction The Death of the Father of Revisionism by Max Shachtman (Continued from last issue) Eduard Bernstein's "Triumph" Over Militant Marxism Defeats on Paper The Kautskyans and Bernstein A Short-Lived Centrist Last Triumph Pioneer Publishers Notes 2 Jan 14, 1933 Japan Seizes North China, by G.C. Soviet Union Also Threatened Answer! Where is Rakovsky? United Front Call Issued For Unemployment Insurance, by Max Shachtman Opposition Welcomes Party Turn and Warns Against Opportunistic Tendencies Opposition Stand Vindicated Old Policy Dropped Opportunist Aspects of Change Save the Militant, by Arne Swabeck (The article contains a list of contributions from New York, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Minneapolis.) Technocracy, by Hugo Oehler Engineers Have New Plan To Save Bankrupt Capitalism The Technocrats "Refute" Marxism "Technocratic "Energy" Is Labor's Importance Decreasing? The Key to the Problem The Civil War in China, by P.K. Dangerous Turn From Partisan War to Pitched Battles Trotsky's Analysis Verified Policy Change Injurious Zinaide Trotsky (Obituary) Two Debates in Chicago Letters from Militants- Chauvinism Among Pittsburgh Stalinists Boston Branch Moves Forward Greek Militant Expelled in Philadelphia Stalinists Challenged in St. Louis by G. Roberts Pittsburgh Branch Progresses In the Progressive Youth Club Czech Right Wing Collapses, by O. Friedmann Lovestone's Allies Take Final Step and Join Social Democracy Centrism Assists Right Wing Decline of Right Opposition Opposition at Anti Pogrom Conference Hold Public Meeting Announcement (The next issue is devoted to Lenin, Liebknecht and Luxemburg.) Opposition at Anti-War Meet Left Delegates Issue Statement at Chicago Student Conference For A United Worker-Student Youth Conference Japan, by Jack Weber The High Speed of Japanese Development Reformism and Opportunism The Communists and the Labor Party From Istanbul to Copenhagen, by Verite What Happened Along the Route of Trotsky's Trip The Anti-Bolshevik Fury At Marseilles The S.L.P. and This Dictatorship Cleveland- Cannon Speaks at Right Wing Forum 3 Jan 21, 1933 Editorial Notes, by James P. Cannon The New Party Turn A New Federation of Labor? Who Will Prevail? by James P. Cannon January Young Spartacus Out Japanese Invasion of Jehol Creates Tense Situation, by George Clarke World Imperialist Powers Press for Their Share of the Loot Leon Trotsky Defends the October Revolution Full Text of Speech Delivered to the Social Democratic Students at Copenhagen November 27, 1932 The Meaning of Revolution The Causes of October "The Russian Revolution Will Become The First Stage Of The Socialist World Revolution" - 1905 The Peasantry The National Question The Permanent Revolution The Bolshevik Party "The October Revolution Has Laid The Foundation For A New Civilization...." - 1932 15 Years of the Soviet Regime Balance Sheet of October The Revolution and Its Place in History Help Us Publish Trotsky's Speech On "The Defense of the October Revolution" Protomagia at United Front Meet, by A.C. The Program of the U.W.P., by Hugo Oehler Proletarian Party Offshoot Elaborates Opportunist Program by H.O. Pauline Gutringer (Obituary) Pioneer Publishing Fund Unemployment and the Working Class Soviet Economy in Danger and the Expulsion of Zinoviev 4 Jan 28, 1933 Liberals Protest Chen's Arrest Help! Left Opposition Demand Broad United Front at N.Y. Unemployment Conference Presents Revolutionary Program to Stalinist Confab Oriented on Opportunist Half-Turn by Max Shachtman Our Reservations Justified Socialist Workers Absent Brilliant Tactics Opposition Speaks Stalinist Confusion Genuine United Front Rejected L.O. Resolutions Resolution on Program and Tactics Com. Cannon's Speech Broader Base Necessary Nazis, Cops Provoke CPG, by Thomas Stamm Von Schleicher Uses Fascists to Bolster Bonapartist Regime Letters From Militants- Twenty-two P.M.A. Miners Framed, by Gerry Allard Thugs Terrorize Miners Stalinists Collaborate With Clergy, Millionaires, by A. Caldis Another "Mass Trial"! by L. Roberts League Activities in Youngstown, by H.S. Bureaucrats Checked in I.L.D. Confusion Marks Stalinist Policy on Fight Against War, by Albert Glotzer Student Conference Compromises Communism in Chicago Edition of Amsterdam; Yield Principled Positions Japan Its Rise From Feudalism to Capitalist Imperialism and the Development of the Proletariat, by Jack Weber Daily Worker Decries Promoter of the Amsterdam Congress, by S. Our Club Plan Militant Builders The Three-In-One Revolving Fund The Record by Cities International Workers School Notes The Case of Chas. Yale Harrison Pioneer Publishing Fund Strike While the Iron is Hot A Reminder A Note on Max Eastman, by Leon Trotsky Unemployed & Barter Exchange Petty Bourgeois "Solution" Reflects Pressure of the Crisis, by Hugo Oehler Resolution on Weisbord February 5 Feb 4, 1933 The Danger of Thermidor, by Leon Trotsky An Analysis of the Significance of Stalin's Latest Speech What the Peasant Demands Back to War Communism Give Now! by Hugo Oehler Opposition's Demand for United Front Is Need of the Hour in Germany, by Max Shachtman Responsibility for Rise of Fascism Must be Established Schleicher's Role The Coming Civil War Hitler in Power; Civil War Starts Fate of the World Revoltion in Balance Stalinist Blunders United Front Imperative Pass Philippines Bill Over Veto Mooney Congress Called, by Thomas Stamm Molders Committee Issues United Front Call for Chicago Meet 10,000 Strike in Detroit, by Martin Beardsley Wages and "Dead Time" issues in Briggs Auto Walkout The A.F. of L. and the A.W.U. The Elections and Labor's Struggle, by Martin Abern What the Presidential Vote Means for the Workers Some Factors in the Low Vote A Lesson From England The Labor Party Left Opposition Grows in China by Left Opposition of North China Oppositionists Expelled from I.L.D., by S.F. The "Save The Militant" Drive Shall the Revolutionary Students Be Organized Into Separate Movements, by Martin Abern Discussion Article Role of Students How Far Will the Stalinists Go?, by N. Satir The Swing to Opportunism in Chicago The Change in Chicago Students Congress Against War The Aldermanic Elections Pioneer Publishing Fund Militant Builders The Copenhagen Speech The Record by Cities Japan Its Rise from Feudalism to Capitalist Imperialism and the Development of the Proletariat, by Jack Weber The Epoch of Wars and Revolutions The Great Obstacle Special Tasks of the Japanese Party The ETA The Army The Permanent Revolution 6 Feb 11, 1933 Why Is the Comintern Silent on Germany? by Max Shachtman Hitlerites Move Forward; Communists Mark Time The Comintern Is Silent! Fascist Advances Germany: Why Is the Comintern Silent Communists, Socialists and Fascists in Civil War Is Fascism Different? The Socialist Leaders The Militant to Appear Three Times A Week During Drive! by James P. Cannon The National Committee Issues A Call to Action to All Call to Action Concentrate All Activity On The German Campaign Of The League! 500 Workers Pack New York Hall To Hear Opposition on Germany, by James P. Cannon Opposition at Gillespie, by James P. Cannon League's View Triumphs at Progressive Miners Conference A Mistake Avoided The Progressive Miners Organization The Stalinist Position How We Plan "New Militant" From Five Cents to One Cent Oehler Starts National Tour On Germany Lovestone Group Splits in Two Letters from Militants- Miner's Women on the March My Daughter's Suicide Open Letter On Stalin's Role in the Death of Zinaide Trotsky, by Leon Trotsky Stalin's Denial, by Leon Trotsky The Capitulation of Roman Well and Co. I.L.G.W.U. Leaders Seek to Corral Youth, by Joseph Carter The Record Speaks! Centrism Month by Month The Same Bloodhounds, by Rote Fahne "Many Comrades..." by Remmele The Slogan of the Communist Youth, by Junge Garde The Slogan of the Young Pioneers, by Die Trommel The "Red" Factory Councils On Paper by Wedding Congress C.P.G. The "Red" Factory Councils in Reality, by Congress of the Trade Union Opposition of the C.P.G. Muenzenberg On The United Front, by Will Muenzenberg A Thousand Times Lesser Evil The "Offensive" Began in....1929, by Rote Fahne Against: The "Offensive" in 1929 Illusions About Distinctions Fascist Rule Set Up....In 1930, by Rote Fahne Later, Heinz Neumann Was The Scapegoat, by Ernst Thaelmann Who Was Guilty Of Underestimation? After Social Fascism--"Bruening Fascism", by Rote Fahne More "Bruening Fascism" by Rote Fahne Hitler's Greatest Day--In 1930, by Rote Fahne More Bureaucratic Optimism, by Rote Fahne Fascism "Again" At A Standstill by Communist Party of Germany, Political Bureau decision "Let Them Come To Power," by Remmele in Reichstag, Rote Fahne The Great Leader Speaks by Thaelmann, Die Internationale Von Papen is Also Fascism....by Rote Fahne Diverting Attention From Real Fascism, by Walter Ulbricht, Rote Fahne Sandino Passes Stalinist Policies Throw Food Workers Union Into Serious Crisis, by Sebastian Pappas Boston Activities, by C.S. Confusion Marks Stalinist Policy on Fight Against War, by Albert Glotzer (Continued from previous issue) Shall the Revolutionary Students Be Organized Into Separate Movements, by Martin Abern (Continued from last issue) Discussion Article Win Students on Communist Basis 7 Feb 13, 1933 Opposition Demands United Front At Second Jobless Conference League Representative Proposes United Front Policy Be Adopted Towards Conference For Unemployment Organized By Socialist Leaders Resolution Stalinists Oppose United Front Lacroix and Nin Arrested Japan Rejects League "Aid," by J.W. Imperialists Jockey For Position U.S. Involved; Soviets Are Threatened U.S. Takes Up Challenge Militant Now 3 Times a Week Hitler Lays New Trap for Workers, by Max Shachtman Aims to Distract Attention from Mass Struggle of Labor By Parliamentary Deception of March 5; Social Democrats Join in Dupery; Communists Still Tied Hand and Foot by Rejection of United Front The Election Trap What is C.P. Doing? Catastrophe Threatens Seek Freedom For Angelo Herndon Young Negro Communist Is Given 18 To 20 Years in Georgia; No Bail Granted Writer Exposes Stalinist Censor Gorky's Memoirs of Lenin Falsified to Suit Need of Party Bureaucracy German Bourgeoisie Calls Fascism To Solve Economic Crisis Its Way, by B.J. Field Slight Rise Under Papen Analysis Shows That Establishment of Hitler Regime is Final Effort of Ruling Classes to Settle Economic Crisis in Its Own Way Bourgeoisie Forced to Change DeValera Harnesses Discontent, by Jack Carmody Uprising Threatens Machado, by Rosalio Negrette Machado Position Untenable Revolt Threatens Machado in Cuba Publishing Fund Two New Pamphlets Soviet Economy in Danger and The Expulsion Of Zinoviev In Defense Of The Russian Revolution The Publishing Loan Fund From The Militants "In the Spirit of Stalin's Letter," by Gordon Fight for United Front In Boston, by Jenny Chiplovitz A Pen Picture, by John Reed C.G. Rakovsky Capitalist Chain Gang Exposures, by George J. Saul Left Opposition Gives Estimate of Spanish Anarchism Putschism 8 Feb 15, 1933 Hitler is Consolidation the Power of Fascism in Germany! by Max Shachtman Whoever Blocks the Workers' United Front Is a Traitor! Scottsb'ro Frame-Up Laid Bare Charge of "Rape" Proves To Be Unfounded; Letter of Girl Now Published Text of Bates Letter United Movement Imperative Hitler Threat to Soviet Union, by B.J. Field Analysis Shows That Contradictions In Politics Of Hitlerism Drives It To An Alliance With The Other Imperialists For An Assault Upon Soviet Union Dependence on Foreign Bankers Danger to Soviets Nazis Murder 11 Workers Oehler Tour this Week Fascism: Italian and German Comparison Between Italian Fascism of 1920 and the Hitlerite Movement of Today Shows Possibilities For Successful Counter-Movement of Proletariat The Fascist Supporters Differences in Situations Millions to Be Jobless Perman'tly Army of Unemployed Will Remain, Admits Head of A. F. of L. Wm. Green, by George Clarke Suspend 19 C.C.N.Y. Students A Letter From Shanghai, by C.C.C. Stalinist Confusion, by James P. Cannon "Daily Worker" on the German Crisis German Campaign 500 Gather for Bronx Meeting Successful German Meet in Philly, by L. Goodman "New Militant" Sells Well From Tinkers To Evers To Chance The Embargo of Arms Left Opposition Gives Estimate of Spanish Putschism, by The Executive Committee of the Spanish Communist Left 9 Feb 17, 1933 Fascists In Complete Control of Police Party Must Act Now! Hitler Acts With Ruthless Determination to Crush Labor Movement; Stalin Persists in Opposition to United Front Red Meetings Forbidden Trotsky's Forecast Stalinist Silence "Broken" Daily Worker Makes Demagogic Attack on Opposition in Order to Cover Up Sterility of Stalin Policy of Opposition to Leninist United Front Tactics by Max Shachtman Smash Hitler German Left Opposition Appeals for United Proletarian Resistance, by The Left Opposition of the Communist Party of Germany Hitler is Chancellor! The General Strike We must not wait, we must hit out! Governor Strikes at Ill. Miners Illusions About Horner Shattered by Memorandum Aimed at P.M. of A., by Joe. Angelo Japs Plan to Extend Conquest Manchurian Invasion To Be Extended Further Despite Other Powers, by J.W. War on for Control of Leticia, by Rosalio Negrete Unrest in Peru The Dollar Props Up Hitler, by Hugo Oehler America and the Fascist Danger Oehler Tour this Week Homeless Youth to be Militarised $20,000,000 Appropriated to Send Young Workers Into Military Training Camps The Great Betrayal First Part of the History of Social Democratic Treachery in Germany Taken From Its Own Authentic Records, Writings, Speeches, Newspapers, Which Show How It Sold Proletariat to Bourgeoisie The Social Democrats and the War All For the Fatherland Social Democracy and Monarchy Never Against the Monarchy War to the Last Minute The Monarchy Must Remain The Pact With the Capitalists Kautsky and Haase on Russia The Judas Role of the Socialists Noske the Bloodhound Incitement to Murder Rosa and Karl Noske's Two Great Deeds French Socialists on Noske-Gallifet Build the Militant The Record by Cities The Builders Super-Exploitation in So. Illinois Drives Miners to A Militant Revolt, by B.J. Field Mass Production High Modern Machinery Used Strike at Foltis Fisher Tom Mann Freed 100 at B'klyn Meet The Relief March In Minneapolis, by Clem Forsen 10 Feb 20, 1933 To Delay Anti-Nazi United Front Is Fatal, by Max Shachtman Hesitation at This Time Is a Crime Opposition's Stand The Stalinist Position How Fascism Can Be Smashed in Germany, by Leon Trotsky We Must Force the Social Democracy into a Bloc Against the Fascists A Good Quotation from Lenin League Obeys U.S.A. In Move Against Japan, by J.W. "International Cooperation" Bulletin Quits "Anti-War" Group Geltman Denounces Barbusse Masquerade Imposed Upon Left Students at Chicago Conference on War Problem; Demands Dissolution of the Committee Boston I.L.D. Expels Two, by Charlotte Schechet, William M. Konikov I.L.D. Bureaucrats Expel Two Active Militants on Frame-Up Charge of "Stealing Mailing List"; Real Reason Shown to be That They Are Oppositionists Good Sales in Boston German Meetings Oehler Tour Minneapolis Mass Meeting Abern to Speak in Boston Appeal for Aid to Readers, by James P. Cannon Lynching Campaign Against Zangara, by G.C. A Letter from the U.S.S.R., by Tonov Minor Challenged at Philly Meeting, by L. Roberts America's Role in Germany, by Hugo Oehler Wall Street's Stake in Germany German Opposition Overwhelmingly Against the Handful of Capitulators Lovestone and the Capitulators 11 Feb 22, 1933 Fascists Command Police: Shoot Reds! by Max Shachtman Goering's Order An Alarming Situation Opposition and Stalinists We Have All to Gain Workers! The Social Democracy Has Betrayed Again Stalinism Is Abdicating! Unite Ranks and Crush Hitler Appeal to the Proletariat of Germany by the Paris Conference of the International Left Opposition (Bolshevik-Leninists) There is Still Time! Proletarian Revolution Only Way Out For Doubly-Exploited German Masses, by B.J. Field Dependence on Foreign Capital Role of Petty Bourgeoisie German Meets Scheduled Mass Meeting in Chicago Abern Speaks at Wilkes-Barre Meeting Other Tours Breaking Point Approaches in North China Conflict of Imperialist Powers Japan Reaches for North China American Apprehension Program of Action Against Fascism Proposed Year Ago by German Left by The Left Opposition of the C.P.G. (Bolshevik-Leninists) The National Committee German Campaign Chicago Advances With Campaign, by J. Giganti 200 Sold in Few Hours Hundreds Sold in N.Y. Pledge Solidarity at Cleveland Meet by, S.G. America's Role in Germany The Threat of Imperialist War, by Hugo Oehler Opposition in Davenport, by George J. Papcun Marx-Lenin School in Chi. Shachtman at Brookwood S.L.P. Treachery In Springfield, by Joe Angelo Abern at Boston Meet 12 Feb 24, 1933 Leon Trotsky Analyzes German Situation, by Leon Trotsky First Article After Hitler's Appointment as Chancellor The Camp of Counter-Revolution The Camp of the Proletariat Is It Too Late to Act? Turn Depends On Party Elections Can Decide Nothing Party Democracy and the Turn German Class Struggle and Collaboration With U.S.S.R., by B.J. Field Preparing for War Line of Big Bourgeoisie Answer of Communism Youth Debate This Sunday Militant Correspondent On the Spot in German Crisis, by Arne Swabeck Capitalism Mobilizes Its Last Reserves The Issue is Now to be Settled by the Means of Civil War Chicago Complains Japan Defies Other Imperialist Powers in China, by J.W. New York Courses Start American Labor Leaders--the Movements and the Men History and Principles of the Left Opposition League Activities- Opposition Beaten in Cleveland Youngstown Proposes United Front by Youngstown Branch, Communist League of America (Opposition) Why is the Comintern Still Silent About the Acute Crisis in Germany? Musteites Exclude Oppositionists, by N. Abern Speaks at Wilkes-Barre Meeting Oehler Tour Abern at Boston Meet 13 Feb 27, 1933 Hitlerites Shut Down Headquarters of The Communist Party, by Max Shachtman Why Does the Communist International Continue Its Silence About Germany? Party Quarters Raided Stampfer's Interview Stalinist Silence Japan Widens Attack On North China, by J.W. St. Louis Unemployment Conference Adops Left Opposition Proposals United Front Program Intensive Exploitation of the German Workers is Prospect Under Hitler, by B .J. Field Significance of Low Export Surplus Militant Sales In Sharp Rise Two Negroes Lynched In South, by George J. Saul 7 Wounded In New Mine Battle, by G.C. Tardy Acknowledgement, by S. Abern Speaks at Boston The League In Action, by A.C. 300 Hear Opposition in Toronto Scottsboro Conference Rejects United Front Mine Situation Told In Davenport Greeks Rallied On German Crisis February 12th Report Shows Fate of Germany Hangs In Balance; United Front Is Urgent (Contunued from last issue) Why Are the Strong Hands Paralyzed? The Balance Sheet of Stalinism In Germany, by Arne Swabeck March 14 Mar 1, 1933 Fascists Frame-Up The Communist Party The Life and Death Question: Leninists Urge United Front In Germany or Disaster! by Max Shachtman Another Complaint, by Rebecca Sacherow Students Strike in Protest Thousands of Students Demand Restoration of Academic Rights The Reign of Terror Against the Reds! Defend Opposition Stand in Pittsburgh S.P. Fakers Drive Out Left Wing, by W.H. Herrmann Strong Arm Squad Ousts Militant Delegations At Socialist Confab Oehler Tour The Socialist Record Presidential Government Only Possibility Defeat Hitler by Voting Hindenburg Let Hitler Come to Power No Longer a Danger The Party Defends Noske The League In Action- Cleveland Workers Hear Oehler, by S.G. 400 at Minneapolis Meeting, by C. Forsen Wilkes-Barre Miners Hear Opposition Nearing, Stalin Apologist, on Germany, by Albert Glotzer In Chicago In Pittsburgh The Flower of Bourbon Civilization Negro Lynchings in the South by, George J. Saul "Barbusse-Stalinist" Capitulation, by L. Green Oehler Meeting in Pittsburgh Pioneer Publishing Fund The Only Road The Publishing Loan Fund Report Shows Fate of Germany Hangs In Balance; United Front is Urgent, by Arne Swabeck (Continued from last issue) Only the United Front Can Mobilize Workers Power The Left Opposition Conference Appeals to Comintern 15 Mar 3, 1933 No Retreat! Struggle or Annihilation, by Max Shachtman "Soviet Economy in Danger," by Leon Trotsky Bureaucratic Centrism Bucharin's Stand The Second Plan Arrest Soviet "Trotskyists" Jap Advance Hits U.S.S.R., by Jack Weber League Price for Support of Japan is Assault on Fatherland of the Workers Russia and Japan To Union Sq. on Saturday Roosevelt Regime Reopens Question of Russ Soviets, by B.J. Field Situation Over-Ripe For American Militants To Raise Demand For Long-Term Credits to Soviet Union As Part of Internationalist Campaign Soviet Economy in Critical State Trading with Soviets and Workers' Control Credits for the Soviet Union and American Working-Class Demand Credits for the Soviet Union as a Political Question Comintern and World Revolution at Decisive Historical Turning Point, by Feroci A Turning Point The Decisive Question What is Demanded? Anti-United Front Policy Plays Into Hands of Socialist Party Bureaucrats, by S. Socialist "United Fronts" Stalinist Blundering League Activities- Another "Friend" of the Soviet Union At Socialist Party Forum A Party Meeting on Germany in Semi-Seclusion Before a German Workers' Society For the German Opposition Lecture on Germany Opposition Debates I.U.L. 16 Mar 6, 1933 National Banking Crisis, by B.J. Field Stage in General Crisis of Capitalism in This Country Throws Bourgeoisie Into Panic; Its "Way Out" to be Sought on Backs of Workers Crisis and the Class Struggle No Automatic Collapse of Capitalism Party and Crisis Fascist Elections Show Stalinist Bankruptcy Policy of "United Front From Below" Fails to Win Over Masses of Socialist Workers, by Max Shachtman Lovestone Group and the Opposition, by S. A Political Swindle Exposed Oppositionists Attacked, by R. Chinese Bourgeoisie Is Impotent Before Advancing Japanese Armies, by Jack Weber Failure to Unify China The Japanese Continue Advance Our German Campaign Is Endangered! League Activities- Stalinists Sabotage United Front, by G. Roberts Two Unemployment Conferences, by L.G. I.L.D. Expels St. Louis Oppositionist, by Martin Payer An End to Stalinist Confusion--For the United Front! by G.H. "Trotsky's Genius Denied" A Mistake in the Daily Worker International Pre-Conference of the Left Opposition Presents Thesis The Organ of the Left Opposition in the U.S.S.R. The Left Opposition in Imperialist Countries 17 Mar 8, 1933 Communist International Changes Policy Half-Turn to Genuine United Front Must Be Completed and Actually Carried Out From January 22nd to March 6th The Significance of the Turn What Must the Party Do Now? by Max Shachtman Response From Montreal, by George Kelley Banking Crisis in the United States, by B.J. Field Two Billions in Currency and Gold Hoarded, Threatening to Cripple the Financing of Business; Plans Being Worked Out by Bourgeoisie to Tide Itself Over Critical Period, With Inflation Menacing Proletariat Will There be Inflation? Communism and the Negro, by George J. Saul Fight Lynching in the South League Activities- Successful Meeting in Newcastle, by Max Hudson 250 at Brownsville Meeting Two Good Meetings in Boston First Mass Meeting in Los Angeles, by C. China Report Confirms Opposition, by George Clarke International Pre-Conference of the Left Opposition Presents Thesis (Continued from last issue.) Fundamental Principles of the Left Opposition Faction and Not Party 18 Mar 10, 1933 We Demand Plain Speaking on Germany! by Max Shachtman Only Unmistakable Change in Comintern Policy Can Smash Fascism at 11th. Hour! We Want to Know Left Opposition On Germany The New U.S. Banking Law, by B.J. Field Roosevelt's Emergency Measures Leave Open Road to Inflation; Help Concentrate Banks Into Hands of Monopolists, Prepare for Branch Banking System "New Deal" in Banking System Bankers and Inflation Militant Back to Weekly Appeal to Y.C.L. On Slugging of Opposition Youth, by Nathan Gould and Joseph Gigante Com. Cannon at Albany: The N.Y. State Conference by Communist League of America (Left Opposition) Left Opposition Sets Forth Its Policy and Program in the United Front Movement of the Unemployed in State-Wide Meet at the Capital Statement of L.O. The Workers' Front Carpenters Protest Against Bureaucracy at S.P. "United Front," by Charles Ebel, Secretary, Local Union 2000, UB of C and J. of A. F.S.U. Backs Out From L.O. Debate League Activities Big Oehler Meeting In Davenport, by B. The Only Road International Pre-Conference of the Left Opposition Presents Thesis (Continued from last issue.) Changing of the Ranks of the Left Opposition Presents Thesis Cleansing of the Ranks of the Left Opposition and Composition of the International Conference The Left Opposition in Italy (Relations With the Bordigists) 19 Mar 18, 1933 Alarm Signal! by Leon Trotsky Danger Draws Closer in U.S.S.R. Bureaucratic Sabotage of Socialist Construction Under the Guise of Infallible Leadership Money Inflation Who Will Prevail? The Balance Sheet of the First Five Year Plan A Notice To Our Readers Cafeteria Strike On in N.Y., by Sebastian Pappas Crisis In Germany Manifesto of the Left Opposition by National Committee, Communist League of America (Opposition) An Open Letter to the Central Committee of the Communist Party by National Committee, Communist League of America (Opposition) James P. Cannon, Secretary Has Rakovsky Been Assassinated? Stalinists Discredited at Mooney United Front Conference In N.Y., by Thomas Stamm Two Framed Up by Peabody Coal Co., by Joe Angelo Bankers Utilize Situation In Order To Strengthen Hold on Whole System, by Hugo Oehler The Pioneer Publishing Fund The Only Road The Publishing Fund The Hitler Press & "Moscow," by S.G. Is Russia No Longer Interested in the C.P.G.? The Left Opposition at Albany, by Jack Carmody Move to Unite Rail Unions in M'p'lis, by J.M. The Three Sources and Three Constituent Parts of Marxism, by V.I. Lenin On the Fiftieth Anniversary of the Death of Karl Marx March 14, 1883-March 14, 1933 International Pre-Conference of the Left Opposition Presents Thesis (Continued from last issue.) On Party Democracy The Left Opposition in Russia The Left Opposition in the Balkans The Left Opposition in Czecho-Slovakia Workers Letter to Slovene Stalinists Pioneer Leader is Expelled by YCL, by David Levitt New'rk German Meeting, by Louis Nagy Workers' Schools Confer on Fascism And Prepare for Demonstration Schools Represented Attitude of the Party Workers' School Role of the Left Opposition Results of the Conference School Notes The Stalinists Distort Our Stand, by B.J. Field On Our "Faith in the Strength" of Capitalism Albany: 3 Years of Party Policy, by James P. Cannon The Opposition's Criticism of Stalinist Bankruptcy Net Result of False Policy The "Bills" Discussion The Left Opposition Sidelights on the Albany Conference Cornelia Davis (Obituary) 20 Mar 25, 1933 C.I. Turn to the United Front in Germany Danger in C.I. Turn An Alarm Signal, by Leon Trotsky The Second Five Year Plan Bonapartist Tendencies in the Party Trotsky Sounds the Alarm Signal on the Danger to the Soviet Regime Defense of the U.S.S.R. The Stalinized Comintern Groupings in the C.P.S.U. and the Comintern The Capital Reconstruction of Economy For An Honest Party Regime! For Soviet Democracy First Daily of Opposition Kincaid Miners Up For Trial, by Albert Glotzer Workers: Out On Saturday! First Underground Leaflet of Left Opposition Issued in Germany by Left Opposition of the Communist Party of Germany (Bolshevik-Leninists) To the Revolutionary Proletariat A World Workers' Congress Hathaway Seeks to Explain Away C.I. Turn at Membership Meet the Hathaway Apologetics The C.I. Turn I.L.D. Allows Reactionary Lawyer To Injure Scottsboro Struggle Liebowitz's Attack League Activities- New League Branch In Springfield, by Joe Angelo Chicago Stalinists Again Try Gangsterism Austintown Jobless Forge Ahead, by N. Miners Hear Opposition On Germany Second Big Meet In Minneapolis, by C. Forsen Litvinov at Geneva Opportunist Diplomacy Plays Into Hands of Imperialists, by L. Green The American Capitalist Paradise Hooverville by Paul Schwalbe Bourgeois Explanations How They Live Mink & Co. Expel "Trotskyist" Seamen International Workers School Notes World Economic Situation Today How It Stands Today and Its Next Perspectives, by B.J. Field Victory or Defeat in Germany, by Arne Swabeck Alternatives in the Decisive Class Battles The Possible Variants Touching Reconciliation Effects of Stalinist Strategy International Pre-Conference of the Left Opposition Presents Thesis (Continued from last issue.) On the Reorganization of the International Organ of the ILO On the International Conference of the Left Opposition A Trade Union Balance Sheet In Germany, by Joseph Carter The Third Period Policy Admission of Failure April 21 Apr 1, 1933 For United Defense against Hitlerism! A Talk With the Socialist Workers, by Leon Trotsky Is It Not Too Late? A Non-Aggression Pact Jointly Organize the Defense, Do Not Forget the Past, Prepare for the Future Adversaries Close Ranks in the Face of the Common Danger Two Weights and Two Scales Your Leaders Don't Want to Fight! Then is Our Proposal a Maneuver? Stalin Persecutions, by T.T. Russian Left Opposition Forges Ahead in the Party The Situation Among the Exiles Workers' Youth Form Genuine United Front in New York Protest Struggle against Hitlerism New Ill. Mine Contract, by Hugo Oehler Left Wing Criticizes Provisions of 2 Year Agreement Shortcomings of Contract The Right Wing Wants "Peace" Party May Day Conference Reveals Inner Dispute on United Front Policy, by Thomas Stamm Bank Holiday Screens Advance in the Concentration of Big Capital, by Hugo Oehler What Was Aimed At? League Activities- A Stalinist Meeting In Chicago, by F.M. Oehler Meeting in St. Louis, by G. Roberts A United Front From the Top?, by Thomas Stamm The opposition in Bethlehem The American Capitalist Paradise, by Paul Schwalbe Hooverville (Continued from last issue) Stalinists Merge With Balbontin International Womans Day in Davenport Peekskill Meeting Minneapolis Mass Meeting The Crisis in German Communism, by Arne Swabeck Alternatives in the Decisive Class Battles The False Outlook of the Stalinists Fascist-Stahlheim Unity Aims at Working Class Destruction Workers Possess Remarkable Collectivity and Organizational Discipline World Economic Situation Today, by B.J. Field How It Stands Today and Its Next Perspectives (Continued from last issue) Perspective for Coming Period The Reformist Theory and the Stalinists Chicago R.R. Conference Some Fundamental Aspects of the Present Crisis in Germany, by Sam Gordon The Warning of the Opposition 22 Apr 8, 1933 The Tragedy of the German Proletariat, by Leon Trotsky What of Rakovsky? Victor Serge Arrested Riazonov and Smirnov Are Dead Hitler and the Red Army, by Leon Trotsky Stalinists Beat Up Oppositionists New Organ of German Left 2nd Gillespie Meeting, by Hugo Oehler Policy Committee Proposals The Stalinist Proposal Defend the Class War Fighters- Sneevliet Under Arrest Spain Not a word from the IRA on Nin and Lacroix Indo-China For the Sending of a Workers Delegation! Kincaid Miners Trial Starts, by Hugo Oehler Evidence Proves Frame-Up League Activities- The Stalinist Shift To the Right, by Thomas Stamm Dicker with Thomas Bureaucrats Fall Out Chicago Meet Adopts Joint Protest, by Aalbert Glotzer Resolution Adopted by the Communist League of America (Opposition) Hans Pfeifer, Nathan Gould, Joe Giganti, Norval Allen and Albert Glotzer A "United Front" At Any Price, by Geo. J. Papcun Rank Stalinist Opportunism Huan Ping and Chen Du-Siu, by Robert Stalinists and the Upholsterers With the Spartacus Youth Movement- Hathaway Before Y.C.L. Membership N.Y. Youth Club Social YCL Offers United Front Notes- Semi-Monthly Youth Page in Militant Spartacus Youth Club Activities April Issue of the Young Spartacus 1,000 N.Y. Youth Protest Fascism New Expulsions in Brownsville, by J. Elliot Joint Meeting of League and Weisbord Lays Ground for Close Collaboration by C.L.A. (Opposition) Max Shachtman, J.P. Cannon and Martin Abern and for the Communist League of Struggle Albert Weisbord, Sam Fisher and Vera Burch The Morale of the Russian Proletarian Youth From Exile The Crisis in German Communism, by Arne Swabeck The Alternatives in the Decisive Class Battles (Continued from last issue) Stalinist Leaders Prevented Trend Toward Communism Socialist Bureaucrats and Stalinists Partners in Betrayal Fall of Stalinism Signals Rise of Left Opposition Three Expulsions by C.L.A. Tri-City Branch 23 Apr 15, 1933 Austria Next In Order, by Leon Trotsky Austrian Bonapartism Bonapartism and Fascism In the Austrian Crisis The Possibility of Postponement "The Struggle For Democracy" The Austro-Marxists Are Chloroforming the Proletariat Start Fund for German Left Unique Russian Films to Be Shown Convict Patterson United Mass Protest Must Save Scottsboro Boys, by Thomas Stamm American Committee Appeals for Exiled Russian Bolshevik-Leninists, by Leon Trotsky For the Opposition! Form American Section of the International Commission Genuine United Front for Mooney Formed by the St. Louis Workers Moscow Trial Starts Roosevelt Reforestation Swindle, by Carl Cowl Homeless Still Homeless Illinois Hunger March Smashed, by Joe Angelo League Activities- Hundreds at Toronto Meeting, by M.Q. Greek L.O. in Elections A Stalinist United Front in 'Frisco, by L. Green Voices From Germany The Condition of the Party After the Fascist Victory From the Berlin District (March 10) From the Palitinate From the Brandenburg District (Berlin) On the Trade Union Policy of the Party Hamburg Statement of the Communist League of America (Left Opposition) on the Hunger March to Springfield, by Hunger March Fraction, C.L.A., S.Y.C. A Disastrous Policy In the Furniture Workers Union, by Sol Lankin Neumann Is New Leader For the United Front of Defense Against Hitlerism, by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The Irreconcilable Character of the Social Democratic and the Communist Parties Democracy and Dictatorship There Is No Other Road The German Bourgeoisie Will Have the Revolution in German and Not Russian What Shall We Defend? As To Freedom of the Press The Mooney United Front--the Negotiations Must Be Conducted Publicly, by Thomas Stamm An Interview With Leon Trotsky, B.J. Field interviewer Answer Given to Views Of Louis Fischer Lenin and Socialism In One Country The Chicago May Day Conference, by Irving Bern 24 Apr 29, 1933 Unite on May 1st Against World Reaction Workers Must Join Forces in Big Demonstration Despite Sabotage of Socialist Party Leaders Left Opposition Must Lead Red Baiting in Illinois by, James P. Cannon The P.M.A. Under Fire The Enemy's Aim The Present Course of the P.M.A. leadership Why We Missed an Issue Russian Movie; May 6, 8 p.m. Labor Temple Inflation Bill Deceptive, by B.J. Field Roosevelt Retreats before Petty Bourgeois Pressure and Threatens Workers' Standard with New Measures Inflation?--Rather Deflation! The Daily Worker and Inflation Fascist Terror Rages Against German Masses, by Arne Swabeck Workers Under Bestial Torture S.P. Sabotages Mooney Struggle, by Thomas Stamm S.P. Splits Mooney Fight The Committee's Statement on S.P. Scottsboro March On Capital, by Thomas Stamm The March to Washington The Scottsboro Bill The S.P. and A.F. of L. and the Negroes League Activities- League in Action in Philadelphia The Anti-Nazi Demonstrations in Philadelphia, by L.R. Stalinist Opportunism In Mpls. Elections, by C. Forsen The S.P.'s Continental Congress, by Albert Glotzer Communists Must Break Thru "Closed Door" Policy Growing Mood of Struggle Aim of Conference New Sub Drive The German Campaign Club Plan Subs Alteration Painters United Front, by William Kitt I.L.D. Refuses Aid to Greek Worker, by Esther Field Some Fundamental Aspects of the Present Crisis in Germany, by Sam Gordon Social Democracy Passive Before Menace of Austrian Fascism Austria Is Next in Order, by Leon Trotsky Bonapartism and Fascism In the Austrian Crisis (Continued from last issue) The General Strike Today, The Key to the Situation In the Hands of the Austrian Proletariat Leon Trotsky on Hitler, by Leon Trotsky Reprint of Article in Manchester Guardian A Desperate People Prediction Hitler's Difficulties Voices From Germany (Extracted from a series of letters received from Germany) Volkseitung Salesmen May 25 May 6, 1933 L.O. Scores at Chicago Mooney Congress 39 Delegates Representing 45,000 Workers in Solid Left Opposition Bloc. Makes Pressure Felt on Policy and Resolutions Cannon Elected on Permanent National Com. Progressive Miners Decisive Mass Support of Marxist Wing The Collapse of the C.P.G. and the Opposition's Tasks The German Workers Will Rise Again; Stalinism Never! C.I. at Crossroads-- International Proletarian Revolution or Extinction A United Front Now? The Isolation of the Apparatus The Argument of the "International Scale" Solve the Contradiction! C.I. Retraces Steps, by Sam Gordon May 1 Manifesto Returns to "United Front From Below" "Now...Not Negotiations" What Will Be the Consequences? What the Serious Communist Workers Will Say "New Deal" Diplomacy, by B.J. Field Washington Parleys Prepare New World Conflict Basic Conflict: Anglo-American Interests Martial Law Reigns in Farm Area; Prepare for National Grain Strike The "Daily Worker" and the Defense of the Russian Bolshevik Leninists, by B.J. Field Shaw and Stalin, by D. Bellows May Day Throughout the World Wage Cuts for Beet Workers, by George J. Saul 26 May 13, 1933 In the Illinois Minefields, by Hugo Oehler Prospects of Development of the progressive Miners The Tendencies in the Union and the Tasks Facing It Tendencies in P.M.A. P.M.A. and Unemployment The Situation in Franklin County Tasks for Next Period Red Baiting Campaign Smash the Circle of Debt! Chicago United Front Symposium National Mooney Meet Lays Basis for Broad Fight, by Albert Glotzer First Genuine National United Front Gathering of American Workers in Recent Times Marks Progress The Tendencies in Communist Movement Clearly Revealed in Clash on Policies and Resolutions; Left Opposition Defends Marxist Position Congress Elects National Council of Action; Left Opposition Among Many Groups Represented. Highlight of Meet--Clash Between Stalinists and L.O. on "Non Aggression" Clause of Main Resolution Election of Resolution Committee The Third Day of the Congress The Reports of the Resolution Committee Glotzer Replies to the Critics of the Minority Report Voting on the Resolutions Congress Sidelights, by Hugo Oehler Political Notes on Incidents at the Chicago Sessions Progressive Miners of America The United Front Scott and Goldman Political Forces The Resolution The C.I. May Day Bombshell The Scottsb'ro March, by Glee-Ross "New Deal" President Ignores Protests of Marchers Capacity Crowd Hails Russian Movie; Second Showing Saturday, May 27 Rockefeller Vandals Threaten Rivera Frescoes 30 Hour Bill Legalizes Stagger System and Furthers Plan for New Wage Cuts, by Thomas Stamm A Quick Turn in Policy on Part of the Stalinists Opposition to Bill The Seven Hour Day The Foltis Fisher Strike, by J.G. Lessons of Stalinist Blunder Policy in the F.W.I.U. Falling into a Trap "Under the Leadership of General O'Ryan" Young Workers Revolt Against "New Deal" The Designs Behind the Four Power Pact, by H.E. Nazi-Fascist Diplomacy and the U.S.S.R. Sub Drive "Counter Revolutionary"! Collapse of the C.P.G. and Our Tasks, by Leon Trotsky New Party is Only Marxian Policy (Continued from last issue) "The Party Dead--The Organization Alive?" No Illusions! Labor Writhes Under Nazi Whip, by Arne Swabeck Fascists Attack in the Guise of "Defense" Fascist Strategy in Name of "Defense" Huan Ping Betrays Chinese Party; Chen Du Siu Fights Kuomintang in Jail Archio-Marxists Wage Independent Struggle in Greece, by A. Caldis Chaco War Formally Declared 27 May 20, 1933 America Intervenes in European Conflict by, Sam Gordon Hitler Dances to Roosevelt's Tune, Orgy of "Peace" Talk Prepares New Slaughter and Attack on the U.S.S.R.! Mobilize for Defense of the Workers Fatherland Hitler and the Mussolini Pact Two Expelled by Stalinists from Y.C.L., by Gladstone Heroic Sacrifices Mark P.M.A. Resistance to Operators' Onslaught, by W.M. Murdered Wounded by Bayonets Wounded by Machine Gun and Revolver Slugged 5.000 Walk Out In Philadelphia Dress Strike, by Leon Goodman Boston Also On Strike Broad United Front to Preserve Rivera Murals, by B.J. Field The Committee's Resolution Irving Plaza Mass Meeting United Front at Columbus Circle Meeting Help Pull The Militant Thru Organize Fight Against Mass Evictions, by George Clarke Bulletin N.Y. Conference Against Evictions and Relief Cuts Kameneve Capitulates Again Cannon Meetings Are Big Factor in Reviving Movement in Kansas City, by C.D. Move to Unify Unemployed in Ohio, by N. Chicago Meet Unifies Jobless Movement, by Hugo Oehler National Federation Formed. Socialists Forced to Include All Communist Tendencies in Conference. Left Wing Carries Program After Hard Struggle Huge Representation The Left Opposition's Objectives The Floor Struggles The Committee on Program and Policies A Big Step Forward League Activities- Opposition and Unemployed in Los Angeles, by C. Curtiss Activity of the Left Opposition Organization Notes- Big Crowd Attends Successful Affair of Int'l Workers' School, by B.J. Field Main Resolution Outlines Broad Program of Action in Fight to Free Tom Mooney Adopted at the "Free Tom Mooney Congress" Held in Chicago, April 30-May 2 Call for "Council of Representatives of Various Organizations with Different Views" Disunity in the Past A Call for Unity National Council of Action Motions Presented by Left Opposition at Chicago Heckert "Explains" the Debate, by H.E. The Stalinist Hypocrites Answer the Roll Call "Fascism Victorious ... and the C.I. Correct" Heckert and His Straw Men Labor Writhes Under Nazi Whip Workers' Leaders Lacked Strategy Against Fascists (Continued from last issue) The Party in the Industries Elections to the Factory Councils The Party and the Factory Councils Sub Drive L.O. Meetings in Kansas City, by S. Declaration of the Internat'l Left Opposition To the World Anti-Fascist Congress to Be Held in Copenhagen, June 17th For the Congress of Struggle Against Fascism Social Democratic Leaders Lick Hitler's Boots First 4 Congresses of C.I. Vindicated by Events Blunders of Stalinist Have Shipwrecked Revolutions No Accidental Errors But an Erroneous System L.O. Analysis of Fascism in Autumn, 1929 Stalinist Bureaucracy Takes Path of Sabotage Surrender Criticism but Retain "Social Fascism" Fascism Built on Lies; Communism on Truth No Miracles; Only Workers Can Defeat Fascism Congress Again Colored by Intelligentsia Amsterdam Congress Miserable Failure Proposals of International Left Opposition Austrian Workers Must Take Offensive Sound the Alarm: Soviet Russia in Danger! 28 May 27, 1933 Problems of the Soviet Regime, by Leon Trotsky The Degeneration of Theory and the Theory of Degeneration The Withering of the State Political Regime of the Dictatorship and Its Social Foundation Sub Drive National Youth Day: Fight Against War! Youth Must Break Through Sabotage of Socialism and Sectarianism of Stalinists--In United Struggle Against War. All Out on May 30th! Young Workers, to the Fore! Second Showing of Russian Movie Protest Admission of Hitler Agent on American Soil Hundreds of Workers Jeer Nazi Envoy in Solidarity With German Workers Mooney Acquitted; Evidence Muzzled California Boss Class Exposes Its Own Frame-Up By Action at the Trial. Final Mass Effort Needed to Free Tom Mooney. New York Conference on June 18th Workers Must Unite in Fight on Roosevelt Program, by B.J. Field Administration Measures Mean to Forestall Militant Labor Struggle Revolt Gathers Against Machado Regime in Cuba, by Rosalio Negrete Wave of Militant Struggles Sweeps Needle Trades, by S. Bleeker Needle Trades Struggles Why the Stalinists Have Been Caught Unawares Needle Workers are Asserting Themselves NTWIU Vacillating and Stalling L.O. Addresses Party on Elections in Minneapolis, by C.L.A. (Left Opposition) L.O. & Stalinists in Toronto, by C.N.K. The Two Faced Policy of the Centrist Bureaucrats Attack on Furriers' Union Police, Bosses & A.F.L. in Onslaught on Left Wing League Activities- Unemployed Struggle in Youngstown, by H.N. Muste and Brookwood by, S.M. Davis A Review of A Type of "American" Centrism Miller and Muste Oil the Machinery Statement of Jobless Leaders Statement of the National Comm. of the National Federation of Unemployed Workers Leagues Main Resolution Outlines Broad Program of Action in Fight to Free Tom Mooney Adopted at the "Free Tom Mooney Congress" Held in Chicago, April 30-May 2 Calls for "Council of Representatives of Various Organizations with Different Views" (Continued from last issue) Conditions of Affiliations Mooney Petition Local Councils of Action Mooney Day and Another Congress Related Issues A Call to Mass Action Hail Red Flag! Letters from Germany Reveal Truth on Conditions in Labor Ranks Letter from the Rhine and Ruhr Letter from comrade W. in S., by W. Letter from R. About Our Work, by P.K. Letter of Comrade Herta from S. Left Opposition Overcomes Obstacle Strengthens Organization in China With the "Left" Socialists -- from the Top? by Joseph Carter Labor Writhes Under Nazi Whip, by Arne Swabeck The Fascists and the Trade Unions (Continued from last issue) The Fascists and the Trade Unions The Fatal Policy of the R.G.O. Heckert "Explains" the Debacle, by H.E. The Stalinist Hypocrites Answer the Role Call (Continued from last issue) The "Hitler-Trotskyist" United Front and the C.I. March 5th Proclamation Was the Party Prepared? A Few Things to Explain Discussion on Tasks in Germany Resolution of the N.C. of the German Opposition Important Correction June 29 Jun 3, 1933 Problems of the United Front, by Martin Abern The Jobless Movement and Political Parties The Reactionary Character of the Lovestone Policy Among the Jobless Basic Requirements The False Views of the Lovestoneites The Communist Position Stalinist Errors Right Wing Move to Expel Militants from the P.M.A., by Hugo Oehler Right Wing and Stalinists in PMA Lessons of May Day in Austria, by Leon Trotsky "New Deal" Fakers Push Inquiry into Bankers' Deals, by G.G. On the Morgan "Inquiry" Nazis, Poles Plot Attack on USSR, by Sam Gordon Danger of Imperialist Intervention Imminent. Western Powers Haggle Over Vantage Points in Coming Anti-Soviet War Japan Cinches Position with the Help of the Kuomintang and War Lords Organize Australian Opposition "From Below" in the Office Organize the Opposition The Meaning of the Farm Revolt, by B.J. Field Aim of the Agrarian Revolts Perspectives for Agriculture Stalinist Diplomacy Leaves Trail of Treachery for International Proletariat, by H.E. Stalinist Diplomacy and Marxian Fundamentals Reactionary Policy and Practical Dangers Nationalist Foreign Policy--A Logical Consequence Stalinist Diplomacy in the Far East Young Spartacus Out New York Branch to Hold Picnic for Benefit of Press & Illinois Campaign League Activities- Chicago Branch in "Militant" Drive, by R.S. Greek Stalinists Exclude Protomagia, by J. Bananos N.Y. Youth March Against War Street Meetings Book Review (Russia and Germany at Brest Litovsk) Muste & Brookwood, by S.M. Davis Musteite Quits, by H.N. Draft Program Wanted Statement of Chicago Branch to National Jobless Meet, by Chicago Branch C.L.A. (Left Opposition) Trotsky to the Austrian S.D. Opposition, by Leon Trotsky A Reply to Some Concrete Questions Sub Drive Are You a Subscriber to the Militant? Litvinov and -- Herriot German Labor Writhes Under the Whip of the Fascists, by Arne Swabeck (Continued from last issue) The New Turn Lessons of Some Practical Experiences What is to be Done Now? Problems of the Soviet Regime, by Leon Trotsky The Degeneration of Theory and the Theory of Degeneration (Continued from last issue) Official Explanation of Bureaucratic Terror Class Enemy Powerless--Why the Repression? The Withering Away of Money and the Withering Away of the State Money Socialized Under Planned Economy The Official Theory of Inflation A Purely Bureaucratic Economy Stalinist System Exhausted I.L.D. District Workers Meet, by F. 30 Jun 10, 1933 Apropos the Foreign Policy of the Stalinists, by Leon Trotsky What's Happened to Rakovsky? by Leon Trotsky In Illinois P.M.A. Starts National Drive; Policies Differ, by Hugo Oehler Left Wing Puts Forward Own Policies Jobless Struggles Sharpen; Unity Need of the Hour, by C.L.A. (Left Opposition) New York Branch Demonstrations in New York End in Alarming Disunity Relief for the Unemployed N.Y. Anti-Eviction Conference, by G.C. Party Adopts Slogan of Long Term Credits to SU Lovestonites & Socialists Sabotage United Front Winter's Report The Delegate from the L.O. Speaks Minor Intervenes for the Official Party Finally-the Stalinists for Soviet Credits! Hitler Plans to Kill Reds Communist Leaders Face Death on Arson Frame-Up Assassinate Seven P.M.A. Militants on Picket Line Borders Loses in Split by Hugo Oehler Majority of Group Refuses to Quit Jobless Federation Group Firm for Unity Chen Du Siu Sentenced to Thirteen Years, by A. Join the Anti-Fascist Rally Today! Jobless Force Relief in L.A., by S.M. Rose Committee Arrested Demand Continuation of Hearing Democracy in Illinois League Activities- A Calendar of Effective Action, by C. Forsen T.U.U.C. Attacks Left Wing in the Furniture Union, by Sol Lankin and Carl Cowl Call Proposal "General Strike" Militant Attacked A Postscript on Amter Subscribe to "Unser Wort" Class in "Capital" A Fighting Farmer Subscribes: Are You a Subscriber? by A. A Letter From So. Dakota Among the Youth- An Open Letter to the N.Y.D. Committee, by Perry Meyers National Youth Day in Perth Amboy, by Sam Fisher Letters from the Nazi Inferno The Truth About Conditions in the Labor Movement Letter from Rhineland Letter from the South West Letter from Thuringia Letter from Hamburg On Zinoviev and Kamenev, by L.T. The British I.L.P. Turns Leftward, by Joseph Carter Realignments in the Camp of English Reformism The Discussion on Germany Resolution of Left Opposition Youth Group of Southeast Berlin on the Question of the New Party Good Response to Appeal, by B.J. Field, Secretary Another Word About Heckert's Apologetics, by A.B. South America Groups of I.L.O. Mark Advance Chili, by DEVINE (Chile is misspelled in the headline) ` Brazil Cuba Strikes Spread in Many Parts of U.S.A., by W.M. 31 June 17, 1933 The "New Deal" in Practice, by H. Stone Industrial Recovery Bill Hits at Workers' Standards What the Act Consists of? The Origin of the Bill Provisions How is the Working Class Affected The Anti-Fascist Congress to Meet in Paris Soon Plot Pogrom on L.O. at Anti-Fascist Meet Didn't Hitler Triumph? Campaign of Slander and Provocation Against the International Left Opposition What About Copenhagen? Role of L.O. at the Congress Opportunists in Bloc vs. Lefts at 4th Gillespie Conference, by Martin Payer A Bit of Sleight-of-Hand Course of Action Adopted Oehler Gets the Floor Despite Stalinists Summing Up the Discussion Class War Rages In Mine Area of Illinois Trotsky Proposes U.S.-Soviet Trade Accord As London Meet Lags Interview Stresses Inevitable Failure of World Economic Conference and Calls for A Realistic Plan of Business Collaboration Between the Two Countries C.C.N.Y. Students Expelled for Fight Against War, by K.D. The Senate Inquiry Exposed, by B.J. Field The Banking Investigation Itself is the Biggest Scandal What Did Morgan Reveal? What Can the Senate Comm. Do? The Van Sweringen Deals The Reals Abuses Are Left Untouched (Sic "Reals" should be "Real") Nazi-Austrian Tension Brings Sharp Clashes, by Sam Gordon Chilean Opposition Organized by The Central Committee of the Communist Left (Chilean Section of the International Communist Left Opp.) Delegations Represented Appeal for Unification Leon Goodman Arrested in Phila., by G. Roberts Subs From the Militants- I.L.D. Expells (sic, should be "Expels" Left Oppositionist, by G. Duell How Trouble Started Cannon Meetings in Minneapolis, by C. Forsen Subscribe to "Unser Wort" "On The Workers Front"- Burning Problems Facing the New York Dressmakers, by N.B. The Division in the Ranks Disunity Plays into the Hand of the Bosses Problems that Need a Solution A Single Strike Without a Single Organization? What Policies are Required to Fight the Bosses? A Policy to Fill the Need of the Moment The Question of a Progressive-Left Wing Bloc Perspectives of the Struggle Left Wing Fights For the Teachers Expelled by B. of E. The Union and Expulsions Administration and Left Wing Among the Youth- First Hand Account of Reforestation Swindle, by R. Young Nutpickers in Militant St. Louis Strike by, G. Roberts Erratum The Platform of the Brandler Group, by Leon Trotsky A Few Steps Forward - But No Conclusion China Receives New U.S. Loan, by H.S. New Falsifications of the Stalinists, by Alfa The Slander of Trotsky's "Judas" Role News From German C.P. Reject E.C.C.I. Resolution Expulsion at the Top Remmele Disagrees With Heckert Stalinists Furnish False Information Flowers of Stalinist Prognosis More Flowers Article Delayed 32 Jun 24, 1933 The Industrial Control Bill, by Hugo Oehler Workers Must Organize Against State Capitalism A Form of State Capitalism How the Coal Operators Take It How the Labor "Leaders" React The Workers' Answer: Class Struggle Organization Left Opposition Excluded at Anti-Fascist Congress by Sam Gordon "Daily Worker" On Congress Left Opposition Excluded! Slug Bolshevik-Leninists! Nevertheless--Our Voice is Heard! Why The Terror Against The Left Opposition A Fabric of Lies All Out to Anti-Nazi Meet on Union Square Danger Signals Flash at London Conference by B.J. Field War to Solve Crisis Nears as Contradictions Sharpen, Imperialists Wrangle Over Tariff, Prices, Markets, Hugenburg Betrays Real Plans -- to attack USSR Behind the Scenes Talk and Action--a la American Litvinoff in London A Few Pointed Questions Hugenberg's "Feeler" Ill. in Mass Action Women's Auxiliary Takes Valiant Part in Struggle Miners Women a Serious "Menace" in Southern Illinois No Race Discrimination Here 10,000 Miners in Funeral Cortege New York City to Stop All Jobless Relief S.P.G. Vote Shakes 2nd Int'l by O.R. May 17, 1933: A Comparison With Aug. 4, 1914 "Germany is Not Italy" Socialist Hopes For Mercy Shattered The S.P.G. is Dead Hitler Clashes with Hugenberg for Control, by M.G. Hold Protest Meeting in Phila., by Meyer Hirsch C. Zetkin, Veteran Red Dies at 76 P.M.A. in Perspective by Albert Glotzer A Review of the Past and Signs for the Future The "Red" Scare Why the Fight Against Lewis? The Howat Movement "Stabilization of the P.M.A. A Glaring Error On the Worker's Front Pocket Book Workers Vote for Strike by N.D.F. The Gillespie Meet by Hugo Oehler A Resolution which was Rejected and the Reason Why Thrust of Industrial Control Bill Stalinists Set Up Straw Men Resolution on the Industrial Control Bill introduced by delegate Hugo Oehler Admission of Capitalist Bankruptcy Subsidy to Decayed System "Law an' Order" in Illinois Subscribe to "Unser Wort" Sugar Coated Misery Teachers Union and the Fight Against Wage Cuts Policy of the Administration The Joint Salary Committee New Salary Cuts Impending The Banning of the Austrian C.P. Dollfus Strikes an Ominous Blow against the Austrian Proletariat Importance of Foreign Traffic Workers Passive in Banning of C.P.A. Austrian Stalinists in Dregs of Bureaucratic Stupidity C.P.A. Comes to Infamous End The End of Austro-Marxism by Austriacus A Review of the Past That Helps to Understand the Present And the Austrian Social Democracy Its True Face Collusion With Hapsburg Versailles Revisionism Engenders New Social Chauvinist Wave by H. Lenorovics Workers Against All Capitalist Wars Social Democrats Carries Patriotic Banner July 33 Jul 1, 1933 Workers Slave for Pennies in Penna. Sweat Shops Stalinists Break Up League Meeting in N.Y., by M. Glee Return to Narrow Basis at N.Y. Mooney "United Front" Confab Narrow Down N.Y. Free Tom Mooney Meet, by M. Geldman The Paris Anti-Fascist Congress...An Anti-Trotskyite Slugfest (From La Verite, organ of the French Left Opposition) Empty Parade is a Complete Failure Left Opposition Delegates Beaten The European Anti-Fascist Congress...An Anti-Trotskyist Slug Fest of the Stalinists "Let these Gentlemen Hold the Congress in Peace"--Say the Police to the L.O. Protest Delegates Long Live the Proletarian Revolution! Down With Fascism! Long Live Trotsky! Free Rakovsky! The Congress Utilized by French Imperialism Soviet Workers Excluded from the "European" Congress The Marxist Wing Excluded from the Congress--the Preparation The Explanation of the Organization Bureau "Organization Bureau of the Convocation of the European Workers Anti-Fascist Congress" Bureaucratic Sifting Bureaucratic Measures Breed Arbitrariness The Congress Begins Two Regimes, the Detectives and the "Trotskyites": Example of the Press Cards Welcome to the Delegates First Day in the Hall of the "Congress" The Parade Ends In the Future We Will Speak to You with a Revolver Young Socialists Protest Bergery Prepares the Break Last Day of the Parade Unanimity at Any Cost Results of the Masquerade Stalinists Expel 3 L.O. Youth, by George Ray The Textile Code Shows Real Face of the "New Deal," by H.S. Roosevelt Program Long-Range Plan to Stabilize U.S. Capitalism On the Backs of the Workers, by B.J. Field. Situation of American Imperialism in World Economy Forces "New Deal" Demagogues to Reverse Historic Policy-at Expense of Agriculture and the Proletariat. Program Disguised to Enlist Support of Toiling Masses. What the Government Accomplished The Long Range Perspective of U.S. Capitalism Roosevelt Contribution to Capitalist Technique The Mobilization of Public Opinion A Period of Drastic Readjustments Scottsboro Decision Reversed, by W.M. Furniture Union Accepts Left Wing Proposals, by Carl Cowl and Sol Lankin Spartacus Club Lectures The Columbus Meet and Muste's Labor Party, by N. On the Workers' Front- Militant Strikes on West Coast Milliners in Militant Strike, by C.C. Bosses Lockout Pocketbook Workers, by N.D.F. The Teachers Union and the Fight for Union Democracy (Continued from last week) Disloyalty Democratic Rights Violated The Special Grievance Committee The Delegate Assembly Subscribe to "Unser Wort" Discussion of the German Tasks, by G.G. A Reply to the N.C. of the German Opposition L.O. Representative Denounces Fascism in the Chilean Parliament A View of the Labor Scene in the British Isles Today, by T.C. The End of Austro-Marxism, by Austriacus (From "Unser Wort") A Review of the Past That Helps to Understand the Present (Continued from last issue) The Dream is Punctured, But.... The Rise of Fascism, Unnoticed.... The Incident of July 15, 1927 Stalinism Weakens the U.S.S.R., by Simmons If the Workers Triumphed Defeats Bring Reaction Even Dollfus Can Put One Over... The Left Wing in the Trade 34 Jul 8, 1933 C.I. Impotence Veils Itself with Parliamentary Cretinism, by Leon Trotsky Archbishop Benjamin "Blesses" U.S.S.R. FSU Leaders Thank Wrangel Priest, by J. Kamiat Nazis' Labor Front in Action Workers Get Big Wage Cuts; Look for Leadership How the Fascist Technique Works On Trotsky's Return to the S.U.--Rumor and Fact Lay Basis for Real Federation of Jobless in Ohio, by N. Part of Left Opposition German Oppositionist Condemned to 5 Years by the Fascists The Social Democratic Party of Germany Decomposes An Open Letter to the Communist Party, U.S.A., from N.Y. branch, C.L.A. (Opposition.) C.P. Expels A. Goldman, by Albert Goldman Prominent I.L.D. Attorney Answers Party Charges The Statement of Comrade Goldman Distortions of Fact Wilful Misrepresentations (sic, should be "Willful") America Cracks Whip at London. Ruthless Policy Splits Confab, by B.J. Field Lays Down Law to Rivals -- Hands Off the U.S. "Domestic" Problems First, "International" Questions Later. Roosevelt Ends "Stabilization" Plans Pocketbook Strikers Win Demands from Morris White Co. in Struggle, by N.D.F. Among the Youth- Break United Front at Chicago Anti-Fascist Meet, by Maximillian Spartacus Speaker Chosen by Conference Stalinist Disruption A Resolution of the Int'l Left Opposition (Declaration of the International Left Opposition (Bolshevik-Leninist) to the Youth Conference at Paris.) Lessons of the Leninist United Front Tactic, by Hugo Oehler The United Action of the Working Class The Workers Front- Military Strike Progress in Los Angeles Is the Recovery Act a Fascist Measure Right Wing Excludes Left at Strike Conference of Boston Bakers Only Right Wing Seated Ford Real United Front A Delegate's View of the I.W.O. Convention, by C-o The Chicago Convention Col. Robins on 1918 and 1933 The Two Sides of USSR Recognition by the U.S., by Hugo Oehler On "The Fourth of August" The Limits of Historical Analogy. A Reply to Some Objections, by Leon Trotsky British Group Leaves I.L.P. Statement Supports L.O., by T. Kernot, P. Solomons, J. Sainsbury and M. Gibbs To All Comrades of the I.L.P. The Theory of Socialism in One Country The United Front from Below The Amsterdam Anti-War Congress Determination of the Policy A Letter from a Worker in E. St. Louis, by Joe Carter Browder Criticises John Reed -- for Trotskyism, (sic, should be "criticizes") by W.M.K. Sharpening Contradictions of Fascism Increase Danger to S.U. (Continued from last issue) Foreign Interests in Germany Against Versailles Only Avenue of Escape for Capitalism, by Simmons Austro-Marxism Retreats... A Record of Passivity Before the Advance of Bonapartism Freedom of Press and Assembly Destroyed Streets Are Made Free....For Reaction Fascism Receives Arms 26 Years of Austrian Trade Union Works Are Destroyed Inside of 24 Hours Strikes Are Prohibited Prayers Are Ordered Against the Constitution Subscribe to "Unser Wort" Perspectives for American Labor Comrade Millicent Shooter (Obituary) 35 Jul 15,1933 Industrial Recovery Act Prepares New Capitalist Crisis in Near Future by B.J. Field Save Chen Du Siu from White Terror! Plan to End Relief in N.Y., by Sam Gordon Minor to the Board of Estimate; "Now Comrades...." Columbus Unemployed Confab Forms Dual National Organization National Convention Hold Anti-Fascist Strike in Toronto C.P. Holds Extraordinary Conference To Whitewash Bureaucrats' Failure, by Hugo Oehler A Letter from Fascist Germany Stalinists in Bloc with Musteites at Columbus Meet, Retard Progress, by Hugo Oehler The United Front from Above The Political Tendencies The Musteites The Socialists The Stalinists The Right Wing The Free Lancers The Lovestoneites Left Opposition Delegates The National Federation of Unemployed Pocketbook Workers Struggle by N.F.D. Perspectives for American Class Struggles, by Simmons (Continued from last issue) N.Y. Doll Workers Win Demands in Strike, by A.R. What Stalinism Said about Democracy and Fascism What the Left Opposition Said about Democracy and Fascism Leninism versus Stalinism, by Leon Trotsky Foreword Lessons of the Leninist United Front Tactic, by Hugo Oehler Against United Front from Above Against the United Front from Below The Relation of the United Front from Above and Below United Fronts and Individuals "Guarantee" Leadership of the United Front Letter from Party Member Exposes Bureaucracy, by E.R. The Bulletin of the Russian L.O. Needs Your Aid Bulletin of the Opposition (Bolsheviks-Leninists) To Readers Who Are Adherents and to Readers Who Are Sympathizers! Spartacus Youth Club in Over-Night Hike After the German Catastrophe, by Leon Trotsky An Historical Evaluation of the Events The Labor Movement in Greece (from "La Verite") Economic and Political Acts of Capitalism and the Working Class The Communist Party The Left Opposition Subscribe to "Unser Wort" News from Workers in Naziland Letter From Hamburg About the "Revolutionary" Storm Troopers The S.P.G. Last Whimpers from Scheiderman by P.M. Historical Objectiveness.., by Leon Trotsky From China 36 Jul 22, 1933 Fighting the "Recovery" Act, by Hugo Oehler Cleveland Conference Against the N.I.R.A. Cleveland Meet to Take Up Fight on "Recovery" Miners Protest Vigorously Against Right Wing's Removal of Allard from P.M.A. Post Fascists Kill Young Worker in Astoria L.I. Nazis Launch New Atrocity Campaign Against Workers Trotsky Greets "Red Flag", British Organ of L.O., by Leon Trotsky Bonapartist Government Robs Labor of Long-Standing Rights in Austria Schlager Indignant A Sterile Protest Hitler Prepares "Suicides" for Comrade Torgler and the Bulgarian Communists How Nazi "Pacifism" Looks in Practice Spartacus Delegates Raise Internat'l Issues at Youth Anti-Fascist Meet Statement of the Spartacus Youth Club, N.Y. (Communist Left Opposition) to Youth Congress Against War and Fascism--New York, July 16th, 1933 Struggle for Workers' Rights Scores Victory in Los Angeles Britt Smith, one of the Last Two Centralia Prisoners Paroled Slavery Provisions Exposed in Code for Steel Industry, by Peter Morton Publicity to Steel Baron's "Generosity" The Right to Organize Even the Children Are Protected Left Opposition Active in Toronto Anti-Nazi Meet, by Q. L.O. Slogans in Parade The Columbus Conference, by Norman Satir The Background of the Unemployed Movement Unemployed Councils Decompose Need of Unity The Chicago Conference Left Wing Scores Victory Quantity Becomes Quality Lessons of the Leninist United Front Tactic (Continued from last issue) Another So-Called United Front The United Front as a Maneuver Non-Aggression Pacts Ohio State Jobless Confab, by N. Flag Waving Patriots-Muste's Supporters Ohio Convention Exposes Reaction in Muste Built Leagues Declaration of L.O. at Columbus Conference, by Unemployed Organization Fraction, C.L.A. (Left Opposition) To All Delegates to the National Unemployment Conference Hathaway Speaks on United Front in Brownsville Stalinist Slugger Beats Left Oppositionist The Death of Com. Klara Zetkin, by Max Shachtman A Historical Appreciation of the Great Woman Revolutionist Klara Zetkin--Women's Leader Opposed the Social Patriots Sympathetic to L.O. at Start Silent on Slander of Luxemburg Paralysis of Stalinist Degradation Whither the Y.P.S.L. Insurgents? by G.M. Albert The Expelled Chicago S.P. Youth and the Three Communist Currents The Legend of the "Red Nazi" (From User Wort) Conflict in S.A, Ranks Expected Mussolini Also Shot Adherents No Faith in S.A. Mutinies On the Expulsion of Wollenberg Great Indignation over Expulsion Conflict With Thaelmann A Correction, by J.G.W. (Relates to the mistranslation of a passage from "Historical Objectiveness" by Leon Trotsky) Subscribe to "Unser Wort" The Party in the Field of Art and Philosophy, by Leon Trotsky A Reply to the American Comrades Martin Glee, Harry Ross and M. Morris Lovestone's "Quotations" 37 Jul 29, 1933 Around the "Recovery" How the Boss Class Receives the N.I.R.A., by B.J. Field Wave of "Recovery" Strikes! Reading Hosiery Workers Hollywood Movie Workers Meat Packers in Omaha Uniform Makers in N.J. Pocketbook Workers Win Conditions, by N.D.F. Roosevelt's Radio Speech Asks for Class "Peace," by Sam Gordon Organize Strike Among Mirror Makers New Boss Attacks in Britain, by Joe Carter British Capitalist Class Prepares New Attacks on Workers Militant Strikes Mark Beginning of Workess' Resistance (sic, should be "Workers'") Unemployed Conscripted Cowardly Document of Labor Party Series of Strikes Bureaucrats Restrain Struggle Rebellion in Transport Workers Union Gen'l Strike in Furniture Trade of N.Y. Furniture Workers in General Strike Left Wing Joins Strike C.P. Versus the Union Left Wing "Defeated" St. Louis-Hotbed of Strikes, by Ralph Martin Shoe Workers Rebel in Strike Without "Leaders" St. Louis Shaken by Strike Movement The Shoe Strike A Rebellion in the Union The N.I.R.A. - Summed Up, by Hugo Oehler Lessons of the United Front Political Factions Within an Organization Is It Proper to Break a United Front? Compromise Leaders and Leaders From the Militants- I.L.D. Expels 3 Workers in Minneapolis, by J. Ross, M.B. Dunne and Celia Cazanov A Militant Writes From Glasgow, Scotland, by M. Ohio Jobless United, by N. L.O. Members in Eviction Protest July Issue of Young Spartacus Ready The Columbus Conference, by Norman Satir (Continued from last issue) The Stalinist-Muste Bloc at the Unemployed Gathering The Stalinist-Muste Bloc The National Conference Moissaye Olgin as a "Historian," by Joseph Carter On Some of His Recent "Criticism" on Trotsky's History Statement on Funds Collected for German L.O. Income Recapitulation For a Social Democratic Gov't in Belgium - Why? A Letter from Moscow U.S.S.R. Every Day Conditions in the Life of a Russian Worker G. Zinoviev on the Party Regime, by G. Zinoviev A Letter That Doesn't Jibe With His Latest Recantation All Out on the Picket Line, by Carl Cowl and Sol Lankin On Some Misconceptions of Fascism and State Capitalism, by Simmons August 38 Aug 5, 1933 Foreign Developments After the Collapse of the London Confab, by B.J. Field Economic Trends in the U.S. France and the Crisis USSR Accorded Recognition by the Spanish Gov't. Hitler Executes Four Altona Communists N.Y. Upholsterers Strike Spreads to New Shops, by Carl Cowl and Sol Lankin What About the Industrial Union? Win the Strike, Beat the Bosses! 35,000 Mine Workers Strike For Right of Union Recognition, by Arne Swabeck Test of Recovery Act Conditions in Fayette Coke Region What Does this Strike Indicate? Dissension in French S.P. Right Wing Actual Victors -- "Left" Compromises (From "La Verite") Leon Trotsky Moves From Turkey to France Background of the New Deal, by Arne Swabeck Crisis Creates New Conditions Capitalist Economy Reorganized Concentration of Capital Higher Living Standards an Illusion Japan Provokes the Soviets Criminal Stalinist Policies Weaken Soviet Resistance Provocations by Japan Strike Wave in China The Economic Situation in China Today Starvation Rampant Lessons of the United Front, by Hugo Oehler (Continued from last issue) The Frame Work of the United Front The Reformist Refusal of Acceptance of the United Front Calling the United Front United Fronts That Exclude Communists or Have the Wrong Programe (sic, should be "Program") The Form of the United Front Plans and Propaganda Immediate Demands and Ultimate Demands League Activities- A Report from the Middle West, by George J. Papcun Muscatine Des Moines Council Bluffs Omaha Lincoln, and Sioux City General Conditions Opportunism in N.Y. Food Union Banks in "Support" of N.I.R.A. Latest Developments in the Textile Industry, by Hugo Oehler In the Party- Lydia Beidel Expelled from Chicago Dist. Bosses Propose Starving Schools, By Thomas Stamm The Left Socialists and Our Tasks Our Attitude Towards the Independent Left Socialirt Tendencies, (sic, should be "Socialist") by G. Gourov Hitler Orders: "Butter for People" (From "Under Wort") How the Economic Side of the Fascist Regime Works Out in Practice Margarine or Butter--Question of Taste or Qpestion of Wages? (sic, should be "Question") The New Measures The Government Needs Scape-Goats National Recovery Act to Throw New Burdens on U.S. Proletariat, by Joseph S. Giganti New Burdens for Workers in NIRA Toronto Workers in Anti-Fascist Strike, by B.B. Sabotage of the A.C.W. Leaders Stalinist Stupidity Results of Strike Los Angeles Unemployed Movement, by M. Rose First Steps in Organization Class Collaboration vs. Mass Pressure 39 Aug 12. 1933 Civil War Shakes Cuba; U.S. Ready to Intervene, by R.N. Mass Murder Behind the "Arbitration" Current Policy Decisive Bulletin Perspectives of the Upturn, by Leon Trotsky A Marxian Analysis of Business Cycles A. F. of L. Leaders Sanction N.R.A. No Strike Policy! U.S. Anti-War Congress, by Joseph Carter Socialists Back Out of Anti-War Congress Socialists Withdraw from Arrangements Committee Double Game of Stalinists Meaning of Non-Aggression Pact Labor's Mighty Challenge Challenge to Capitalism Challenge to Official C.P. N.R.A. and the Trade Unions, by Arne Swabeck Question of Policy is Decisive in the Present Stage Roosevelt's National Police, by Peter Morton France Friend of USSR--Litvinov (From "La Verite") Jackal Press Howls at Trotsky Lessons of the United Front (Continued from last issue) Behind Closed Doors The Capitalists and Their Office Boys Sitting at the Same Table With Betrayers Parliamentary and Extra-Parliamentary Activity The Question of Unity and Principal Differences Pinchot and Labor, by Thomas Stamm New Bourgeois Methods in Pennsylvania Strikes The Archbishop Benjamin Again, by Thomas Stamm Letters from Fascist Germany No Abatement in Terror, Workers Feel Effect of Party Failure From the Lower Rhineland Beginning of July 1933 From Saxony Powerful Anti-Fascist Front in Chile A Delegate Visits the Soviet Union (From "Unser Wort") Outstanding Impression is Poverty of People and Long Queus Pessimism and Tiredness Poverty on Sidewalks No Admittance Special Sub Offer Support the Club Plan Four Half Year Subs for Two Dollars Correction (Mistranslation in article by G.Gourov on "Left Socialists and Our Tasks") Strikes Spreading in Massachusets Shoe Industry, by W. (sic, should be "Massachusetts") Many Unions T.U.U.L. Union Left Wing Isolates Itself Prospects of Many Strikes From the Militants, by C.C. Labor Shows Militancy in Los Angeles Conflicts "Clear the Streets" General Strike Needed Agricultural Workers Strike T.U.U.L. Outwitted Hollywood Film Strike The Strikes and the Left Wing An Example of the New Deal in Operation, by Stuart Hoax of Employment 300 Workers Laid Off Youth Class in Boston A. F. of L. Federal Unions Why They All Climb on N.R.A. Bandwagon American Imperialism Preparing Offensive Upon World Markets, by B.J. Field Roosevelt Consolidates Capital The Importance of the 6 Hour Day Slogan Under the N.I.R.A., by Thomas Stamm Threaten Deportation of Penn. Militant The Suicide of N. Skrypnik A Striking Revelation of the Degeneration of Stalinism Member of Stalin's Private Faction What is the Explanation? Machine Devours Creators N.Y. Upholsterers Strike Bulletin Greek Stalinists Support Bourgeois Party in Elections Development of the Los Angeles Jobless Movement and a Perspective, by M.J. Rose (Continued from last issue) Meeting the Problem of Evictions Turning on Gas and Light Lessons of the Los Angeles Experience 40 Aug 26, 1933 Fascism and Democratic Slogans, by Leon Trotsky Is it True that Hitler Has Destroyed "Democratic Prejudices?" The Example of Spain and Italy Can the Social-Democracy Regenerate Itself? The Randlerites Improve on Stalinists Protest Frame-Up Against Young Anti-Fascist Worker We Need Money! The Coal Operators' Organ Frame-Up on the Militant U.S. Imperialism Holds High Cards in Cuban Situation, by Thomas Stamm Cespedes Welcomes U.S. Warships Pre-Revolutionary Situation Cespedes' Job Clubs, Tear Gas, Riot Guns Used in Milk Strike Farmers Get It in the Neck "Striking Against the Government" J.L. Lewis Betrays Miners at Coal Hearing, by Hugo Oehler Lewis and Class Collaboration P.M.A. Capitulation and Stalinist Blunders 2 Young Negroes Slain by Lynch Law in South, by M. Glee N.Y. Dress Workers Gain as Strike Ends; One Union Needed False Policy of Stalinists Leads Left Wing Workers into Blind Alley. Reentry of Left Wing into I.L.G.W. Cannot Be Delayed. Vital for Enforcement of Settlement Internatoinal Consolidated Union (sic, should be "International) Gained 35-Hour Week One Union a Necessity Threaten Public Trial of Bolshevik-Leninists in Moscow Who Breaks the Strikes? N.Y. Furniture Strikers Repulse Manoeuvers, by Carl Cowl and Sol Lankin (sic, should be "Maneuvers") Furniture Strikers Defeat Maneuver Political Character of Strikes Under N.I.R.A., by Hugo Oehler L.A. Yipsel Suspended for Union Activity, by Florence Wyle Chi. Y.C.L. Bureaucrats Expel 5 Militants, by T.F. Education and the Century of Progress, by D.S. B. of E. Chooses Graft Decline in Education Marks Capitalist Decay Progressive T.U. Center Disrupted by Right Wing From the Militants- Examples of N.R.A. at Work in St. Louis, by G. Roberts Burden Loaded on Workers The Same Trick Interested Only in Pie-Card Stalinists Win with the Mayor Davenport Stalinists Use Hooligans, by Betty Rowland St Louis Dress Workers Strike for Recognition, by Lloyd Murphy Lessons of the United Front, by Hugo Oehler (Concluded in this issue) Political Blocs (Extra-Parliamentarian) The Marxian Concept of the United Front N.Y. Food Workers Meet For United Action Impressions of Fascist Germany, by Arne Swabeck An Eye-witness Account of Conditions in Hitler's Germany The Overflow of Cuban Revolt, by R.N. Continued Strikes, Riots Burst Bounds Set by New Deal Diplomacy Stalinists Refuse L.O. Representative Right to Speak, by N. Stalin Reassures Hitler on Trotsky's "Return" by N.N. Discussion on the German Defeat United States at London Confab, by Arne Swabeck Book Review, by Leon Trotsky Fostamara (sic, should be "Fontamara") (A novel by Silone, published in Zurich, 1933) September 41 Sep 2, 1933 The Left Wing's Place Is in A. F. of L. Unions, by James P. Cannon Demand the 7th Congress! NRA Reveals Its True Role in Strike Situation It is an Instrument for Greater Class Collaboration and Simultaneously a Means to Make Strikes Illegal Industrial Codes to Prevent Strikes The Workers' Path is through Struggle. Russian Recognition A Class Question for World Labor, by B.J. Field Unity of Proletarian Interests Is Still the Issue Unite the Interests of the Soviet Hitler's "Disarmament" and Prospects of War With Soviet Union, by Leon Trotsky Mooney Stays in Jail; Crook Free Hitler's "Pacifism" Youth Day Must Prepare for Real Anti-War Fight, by Joseph Carter Left Socialist Conference Shows Trend Toward Left Opposition Confusion Is Still Apparent The Issue Within the British L.L.P. Temps and Stalin Against Trotsky From the Militants- Conservative Unions Grow in St. Louis, by Martin N.Y. Doll Workers Call Strike N.Y. Mirror Workers Organize Union Union Extends to All Crafts The New England Shoe Unions, by W. Question of Amalgamation and the Blue Eagle Code The Issue of Amalgamation Officials in Log Rolling Game What Was Done to the Wage Increase? The Blue Eagle Appears Will Amalgamation Be Achieved? League Activities- Toronto L.O. Branch Scores New Gains, by M.Q. A Reformist Has His Day Successful Meeting We Are Active in Strikes Bureaucratic Expulsion Rebuked Anti-War Confab of Boston Youth, by R.C. The Pacifist Position Explained Slanders as Usual Fight for Unions in Los Angeles, by Florence Wyle Organizing a Small Shop Will the T.U.U.L. Learn? Growth of Fascism in England, by T.C. Will the British Workers Learn from the German Experience Hitler's "Socialist" Demagogy Unmasked by Brutal Facts (From "Unser Wort") Composition of Economic Council Presents for the Possessing Classes: On the Other Hand, the Working Class Has Been Singled Out for Not Less Than Two Kinds of Additional Taxes on Wages Jobless Are Not Spared Disarmament and War, by V.I. Lenin Imperialist War and Class War Are Sharply Contrasted N.R.A. and Changing Forms of Amer. Capitalist Economy, by Joseph S. Giganti Discussion on the German Defeat, by John G. Wright L.O. Holds Successful Meeting in N.Y. 42 Sep 9, 1933 (sic, mislabeled as #43) The Cleveland Fiasco, by James P. Cannon Stalinists Ready to Give Up Saar to Hitler, by J.(Paris) Stalinists and Saar Referendum The Class Face of the N.R.A., by Sam Gordon Hands Off Cuba! Workers Demand Hands Off Cuba Soldiers and Students Oust Gov't; U.S. Sends Navy, by S. Stalin Invites Pilsudski to Review the Red Army U.S. Prepares Assault on Europe, by Arne Swabeck Congress of Second International, by Max Shachtman Ex-Ministers Gloomy--Socialist Workers Awakening Communists to Be Tried for Goering Reichstag Fire The German Communist Trial The Boston Needle Trades Right Wing Unions Growing -- T.U.U.L. Isolated Union Members Begin To Stir Reject Bosses Proposals Union Leader Confuses Workers Hyman Comes to Boston The Teachers Can Organize With Aid of Workers, by ST Strike of the Doll Workers Grows Pravda Admission Shows Growth of Left Opposition Chauvinist Policy or Stalinist Antics--Which? N.Y. Upholsterers Union Growing, Strike Goes On, by Sol Lankin Disarmament and War, by V.I. Lenin Imperialist War and Class War are Sharply Contrasted (Continued from last issue) Hitler & the Prospects of War, by Leon Trotsky Trotsky Warns Against Nazi Designs on Soviet Union (Continued from last issue) A Revealing Document Inflation Hits the American Working Class, by Hugo Oehler Richard Rall (Obituary) Radek's Visit to Polish Dictator, by Roger Discussion on the German Defeat, by John G. Wright (Continued from last Issue) Our Comrades Criticize The Militant Terzani Out on Bail 43 Sep 16,1933 The Trade Union Question, by James P. Cannon The Left Wing Needs a New Policy and a New Leadership The New Left Wing Program Programs and Perspectives for the Cuban Proletariat Paterson Strike Ties Up Silk and Dye Industries, by George Clarke The Militant Workers Recognize Fallacy of the Stalinist Paper Unions New Forces for Left Opposition Left Socialists Meet -- Two Steps Forward, One Step Back, by Arne Swabeck The Left Socialist Conference N.Y. Embroidery Workers Gain Rising Militancy Shown in Growing Strike Wave, by Arne Swabeck Swabeck to Start National Tour Mine Pickets Shot in Penn. League Activities- L.O. Issues Stir Party Membership League Growing in Youngstown, by N. Labor Partyites Convene, by A.V. Farmer Answers Judge Warn Against Revolution Postpone Organization Exclude Communist Party Issues Unclear The "Daily Worker" Goes to the Masses, by T.N. From the Militants- Strike Lessons on Pacific Coast, by C.C. T.U.U.L. Disrupts Doll Strike Cracks in the N.R.A. Structure, by B.J. Field Discussion on the German Defeat, by L. Brown The Future of the C.I. Conclusion U.S., Cuba and Latin America, by Hugo Oehler Southern Negroes Under the N.R.A., by George J. Saul Cuban Revolution Rising Perspectives for the Cuban Proletariat Relativity and Pacifism, by Thomas Stamm Even Slander Needs Meaning, by G.G. A Discussion with those Stalinists Who Reflect Book Review, by Sam Fisher "The Untried Case" by Herbert B. Ehrmann (Concerns Sacco and Vanzetti) Bosses and NRA Defeat Workers, by George J.Saul A Correction Walk Out in the Haverstraw Shop Discussion on the N.R.A. and the Slogan "Nationalization of Industry," by Jack Weber Exposure of NRA Our Task N.R.A. vs. Planned Economy Aims of the Communists Function of Intermediate Slogans The Slogan of Nationalization For "Ripened" Industries Get a Sub! 44 Sep 23, 1933 G. Gourov Left Socialist Conference, by G. Gourov A Firm Nucleus for A New International Emerges Only Serious Result The Swedish Ind. Communists The 'Yesterday" and "Tomorrow" of the Movement Joint Declaration for New Internat'l Declaration of International Left Opposition to Left Socialist Conference Declaration of the Delegation of Bolshevik-Leninists at the Conference of Left-Socialist and Communist Organizations. The Collapse of Both Internationals The Position of the Bolshevik-Leninists The Struggle With Reformism The First Four Congresses of the Comintern Strategic Lessons of the Last Decade The U.S.S.R. The Party Regime Silk Strikers Hold Firm; Reject N.R.A. Truce, by R.M. N.T.W. Forms Splitting Strike Committee; All Unions Must Unite in Associated Silk Workers Historic Words Reichstag Fire Frame-Up Unmasked Civil War Looms in Cuba; Situation Tense, by Thomas Stamm Military Intervention by United States Imminent Swabeck National Tour Begins A. F. of L. Leaders Accept Company Union Clause William Green "Friend" of Cuba League Activities- Successful Meetings in Montreal, by J.G. A Criticism of the Militant, by Albert Gloetzer Editorial Note A.F.W. Extends Organization, by A.C. From the Rhineland Painters Strike- Stalinist Union Delays, by Bill Kitt From the Militants Brownsville Jobless Councils Collapse Youngstown Steel Workers Meet, by M. Koehler Terzani United Front Meet, by P.M. Sub Note Whither the I.L.P. of Great Britain Its Present Position and Perspectives, by Leon Trotsky Stalin Prepares Treacherous Blow, by Onken A Patent Fraud Another Wrangel Officer Frame-Up Warns of Crime Alignment of Forces in Mexico, by Rosalio Negrete A New Revolt is Growing Out of Split in Ruling Party 1924-1929 Kuo Min Tang Policy of the C.P. Attempts to Crush the C.P. The "Institutional" Regime and the Crisis Recovery Ballyhoo of the P.N.R. Demand Freedom for Chen Du Siu On the Discussion With Comrades of the C.P. (Correspondence from Berlin) Book Review- by Martin Glee "U.S.S.R. and World Revolution," by M.T. Florinsky Discussion on the N.R.A. and the Slogan of Nationalization, by Jack Weber (Continued from last issue) The Struggle Against Ultra-Leftism 45 Sep 30, 1933 For a New Party and a New International Declaration of the National Committee of the Communist League of America - Opposition American Perspectives Fundamental Principles For Revolutionary Internationalism -- Against the Theory of Socialism in One Country Defense of the Soviet Union The United Front Trade Union Policy Against the Right Wing Apologists Of Stalinism Party Democracy Forces for the New Party The Eleven Points - The Fundamental Principles of the International Left Opposition 60th Birthday of Rakovsky His Activities During War, by Max Shachtman Delegate to Zimmerwald Rakovsky Imprisoned Russian Troops Release Rakovsky Doll Workers Strike Strong Brandler International Makes Overtures to Stalin, by Arne Swabeck Right Wing Prepared the Ground for Bureaucratic Adventurism The Anti-Trotsky Crusade Defenders of the Theory of Socialism in One Country To Reestablish the Right-Centrist Bloc Swabeck Tour Itinerary Sub Note Stalinists Split Food Workers, by S. Pappas Against One Union Cut-Throat Competition Perspectives Under NRA British Labor Skates Have Own Way at Congress, by T.C. No Opposition to Bureaucrats Bow to American Plutocrats Unemployed Refused Hearing C.P. Conspicuous by Absence New York Strikes Alarm N.R.A., by George J. Saul The I.L.P. and the New International, A Criticism of Its Paris Declaration, by Leon Trotsky Working Class "Parliamentarianism" No Impatience in the L.O. The Most Important Task Can We Skip Over the Trade Unions The Capture of Trade Unions Revolutionary Realism More on the Paris Conference, by G. Gourov A Step Forward or a Step to the Right? Pressure from Ranks Our Conjectures Principled Declaration Zimmerwald and Kienthal Not Responsible for Allies The Stalinist Program for the Cuban Revolution, by Thomas Stamm The Cuban Challenge to U.S. Imperialism, by Hugo Oehler Communist Activity in Cuba At Gates of U.S. Imperialism Trotsky's Prediction Marxian Communist Party Vital Must Abrogate Platt Amendment Before the Court of the Fascists Communists Meet Challenge No Protest in Soviet Union Before the A. F. of L. Convention, by Arne Swabeck Reactionaries Plan to Harness Labor at Momentous Gathering Opening Oct. 2 The Growth of the A. F. of L. New Split in Chilean Communist Party St. Louis Strike Briefs, by Martin Payer Discussion on the NRA - The Slogan of Nationalization, by Jack Weber (Continued from last issue) Compensation or No Compensation? Nationalization and the Labor Party Our Tasks A Letter from Shanghai, by N. Interview with Huang Ping Torture of Huang "Blue Shirts" in North China October 46 Oct 7, 1933 General Silk Strike Sweeps the Industry! Workers Hold Battle Line Firm as the Great Struggle Enters Sixth Week Union Organizations in the Silk Workers' Strike Record of the Associated Decline of the N.T.W. Solidarity Welds Ranks; N.R.A. Truce Rejected N.R.A. "Truce" The Record of McMahon as a Misleader of Labor; Bosses' Agent in the Ranks of the Working Class Sabotage at Hazelton Old Friend of the Bosses Independent Craft Unions in Strike One Hundred Years of Trade Union Struggles in the Silk Industry The Paterson Strike of 1828 Paterson--1835 "Organize the Unskilled" Slave Wages--1894 Inch by Inch Living Conditions I.W.W. -- 1912 Amalgamated Textile Workers Union 8 Hour Day Slogan in 1924 The Passaic Strike -- 1926 Sold Out In Conclusion Important Notice (The Militant will transform from a publication directed mainly at Communists to one appealing directly to the mass of American Workers. Subscription prices will be cut.) Historic Strike of 20 Years Ago Notes of the Week- Mr. Revere Reveals, by Arthur Brisbane Let Him Whistle There's Gold in Them Thar Hills, by G.....n From the Militants- St. Louis Needle Trades Strike, by Rose Casano Organizing the Greek Painters, by Katsikis Poulos The "United Front" in California, by L. Logan Mirror Workers Strike Ended League Activities- Swabeck Opens Tour at Newark, by Louis Nagy With the "Militant" Builders New Price To November 15th. History of the Russian Revolution Double the Circulation Shachtman Speaks at Philadelphia, by L.G. Labor Fakers at Work, by Peter Morton No Union Recognition The Miners Are Fighting For a Union Discussion Articles- On the National Recovery Act, by Harry Brand Conclusions from German Defeat, by G. Roberts Nationalization and the N.R.A., by Hugo Oehler A Slogan of Reform The Working Class Approach The Devil's Grandmother Again, by L.T. About the United Front with Grzezinsky.. Perspectives for Revolution in U.S., by Arne Swabeck Strike Wave Points the Way of the Future Development Results of Early Expansion American Capitalism Depending Upon World Equilibrium Future Trends Within the Country Resolution on the Paris Conference Adopted by the Int'l Left Opposition (By Plenum of the International Secretariat) Editorial- The Silk Workers' Battle The Unions in the Strike Main Features of the Strike Strike Policy The Real Test Ahead Look to Paterson Two American Congresses "Against War" by Max Shachtman The New York Barbusse Movement and The "People's Council" of 1917 The Stalinist Theory About War A Striking Comparison A Superficial Distinction 47 Oct 14, 1933 "The Evil Genius of the American Labor Movement" by George Clarke A Monument to Gompers A Bulwark Against Radicalism National Civic Federation Against Industrial Unionism... "Non-Partisan" Politics A Recruiting Sergeant For Capitalist War In His Dotage--Fighting the "Reds" New Issues Disturb 53rd A. F. of L. Convention Mass Movement Surges against Old Forms; Roosevelt Threatens Strikers Johnson Threatens Strikers A "Family" Faction Fight Issue of Industrial Unionism Striking Silk Workers Protest New NRA Code Khaki Shirts Get Medals New Inquiry Into Killing Too Much Coffee! The Cuban Government Moves to the Right, by Thomas Stamm Government Turns to Right The Impoverishment of the Petty Bourgeoisie The Pressure of the Crisis Too Much Butter! "Rev." Green Preaches, by D. Marcus Miners' Strike Bucks N.R.A., by Peter Morton The Miners Force A "Reconsideration" Sabotaging the Mooney Front, by Charlotte Shechet C.P. Fails to Appear Campaign Speech for the C.P. From The Militants- In the Pocketbook Makers Union, by N.D.F. Discussing "Trotskyism" in Brownsville In the Workers' Clubs Discussing "Trotskyism" The Left Opposition in Australia Bankruptcy of Australian C.P. Wrecking Crew at Work in the Chicago I.L.D., by G.M.A. League Activities- Rousing Meetings Greet Swabeck At New Haven, by M.G. At Boston Swabeck Tour Itinerary Militant Builders We Begin Carry On 1st-2nd-3rd "Spiritual Values" for Hungry Men, by B.J. Field What Does It Actually Mean? "Spiritual Values" for the Hungry The Gist of the Roosevelt Program Is It Necessary to Build Anew Communist Parties and an International! The Course Toward the Reform of the C.I. Change of Orientation Realism Against Pessimism New Reserves U.S.S.R. and the C.P.S.U. U.S.S.R. and the C.I. "Liquidationism" On the New Road Discussion Articles- On the Slogan of Nationalization, by John G. Wright Political Content of Slogans The Isolation of the Vanguard Workers Unorganized Transitional Slogans Letters from Fascist Germany Brown-Shirted Trade Union Methods From Berlin Editorial- The A. F. of L. Convention, the Strike Wave and Trade Union Perspectives The Real Program of Roosevelt The New Factor in the Labor Movement Trade Unionism -- After the Collapse of the NRA New Struggles within the Unions The Task of the Militants Notes of the Week, by G...n Said the Mad Hatter Two Congresses "Against War" by Max Shachtman The New York Barbusse Movement and the "People's Council" of 1917 (Continued from last issue) The United Front and War The Left Wing in 1917 48 Oct 21, 1933 Strike Wave Hits Canada, by L. Levine Struggles Show Labor Revival Radical Term of Movement Rise of the Strike Wave Mass Movement in Stratford Order Bellusi to Be Deported, by L.R. (Sic, should be "Bellussi") The Organizing Campaign of the New York Food Workers, by Arist. Caldis The Strike of 1918 The 1929 Strike and Split Bosses Prepare to Fight Union The Fight for Union Recognition Hitler's "Bombshell" at Geneva, by Sam Gordon German Fascism Bids for Arms Independence Nazis Maneuvering for Free Hand in Military Adventure. Prepare for Drive against the Soviet Union; Seek French Aid The Adventurism of Despair Fascism Seeks Military Independence A French-German Alliance? Hitler's "Eastern Orientation" French Munitions for Germany German-Japanese Plans in Anti-Soviet Front The International Workers' Front Trial Exposes Nazis' Guilt Frame-Up Victims Face Death Unemployed Die in L.A. Fire Trotsky Writes To the British "New Leader," by Leon Trotsky League Activities- C.L.A. Activities in New York Reorganization Our Meetings School and Forum In the Trade Unions The Banquet Successful Meet in Brownsville 700 Hear Swabeck Speak in Toronto Phila. School Starts Classes Swabeck Lecture in Rochester Swabeck Tour Itinerary Paris Conference- Resolution of the Paris Conference The International Struggle of the Working Class Where are the Stalinists Today? Exploitation of Farm Laborers, by George J. Saul Left Wing in Teachers Union, by Thomas Stamm Left Wing's Opportunity Errors of Left Groups Militant Builders Three Facts Quotas On the "History" From the West Coast It Is Impossible to Remain in the Same International with Stalin, Manuilsky, Losovsky and Company -- (A Conversation), by G.G. The Comintern "As A Whole" The German Party The First Four Congresses The C.P.S.U. The Road of Civil War Pressure on the Bureaucracy Danger of Adventurism Muenzenberg a Symbol The Comintern a Brake on the Revolutionary Movement The Axis of the New Crystallization British Lord and Ex-War Minister Leads Stalinist Anti-War Junket in Shanghai Motley "Sponsors" Ignore Shanghai Workers Discussion Articles- For a New Communist Party, by Ben Gitlow Editorial-(Next four articles) The Boycott of Fascist Germany Making Fun of International Communism The Expulsion of Joe Angelo The Socialist Party After Hillquit Hoover and Roosevelt, by D. Marcus Notes of the Week The League of Nations as an Example for the NRA, by G.....n. The Food Workers' Industrial Union and the Split from the A.F.W., by James Gordon (Member Food Workers' Industrial Union) A Horrible Example of Stalinist "Third Period" Trade Union Policies Clique Rule in the Union Gagging the Workers Campaign Against "Trotskyites" Favoritism in Giving Jobs The Split a Fundamental Mistake Bronx Butchers Strike 49 Oct 28, 1933 N.R.A. Ballyhoo and the Facts Behind It, by Peter Morton The Painters General Strike Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Left Opposition in America Hail the Movement for a New Party and the Fourth International! Terzani Accuser Faces Trial Organizing Steel Workers in Ohio, by M. A Strike of the Unemployed Stalinist Policy Isolates Militants Swabeck's Meeting Silk Dyers Vote for Separate Agreement, by George Clarke Vote Not Unanimous The Separation of the Dyers Disruptive Role of the N.T.W. Tactics of the Bosses Evil Result of Separate Organization Gangster Attack on Chicago League Meet Stalinist Hoodlums Repulsed as Swabeck Speaks for New Party and New Iuternational (Sic, should be "International") Hooligan Tactics Repulsed Meeting Hears Swabeck Swabeck Explains German "Victory" The Hooligans Depart Bellusi Case Needs the Support of Workers, by L.R. (sic, should be "Bellussi") Anti-Fascist Demonstration Statement on N.Y. Elections (By Communist League of America (Opposition) Local New York) News from Canada Rousing Swabeck Meeting at Toronto Hails New International, by B.B. New Conditions and New Problems The Work of the Stalin Clique Toward the New International Speech of MacDonald Speech of Spector Open Letter to the Joe Derry Defense Committee (By Montreal Branch of the International Left Opposition Spartacus Youth Club of Montreal) Anti-Fascist United Front in Montreal, by K. In California Activities of the "Frisco" Port Workers, by Noix The C.P. on the Waterfront Formation of the A. F. of L. Union Stalinists in a Predicament Left Wing in A. F. of L. Union Revolt Against Stalinism in California Party Statement of A. Robbins, by Anna Robins Statement of Six Comrades, by A. Stone, C.M. Hesser, Everett E. Wilder, Chris G. Johnson, Anna Robbins and E.W. Hesser Statement of S.D. Laycock, by Stanley D. Laycock New York School Starts Off with a Bang Situation in Hotels and Restaurants Conditions of Workers in Large N.Y. Industry Investments and Wages "War Chest" to Fight Unions Overbuilding in the Hotel Industry Hotel Failures During Boom Making the Workers Pay Wage Rates Per Week "More Efficient Operation" Juggling the Profit Figures Demands On Hotel Workers The Bosses' Codes and the Workers' Code The Anti-War Junket in Shanghai (Continued from last issue) Led by British Lord and Ex-War Minister Futile Mission to Japan "Prejudices" of Imperialist Agents Scorn of Bourgeois Press Discussion Articles Problems of the Cuban Revolution, by J.G.W. Revolutionary Party Needed Defeat American Intervention League Activities- New Castle Meeting, by Max Hudson Swabeck at Cleveland, by Leo Gleisser Swabeck Tour Itinerary Militant Builders An Encouraging Sign The Standing The Youngstown Branch Editorial- (Next two articles) Russian Recognition United Front Against Hooliganism Notes of the Week- Abolishing Unemployment, by G....n. Agrarian Question in Mexico, by Rosalio Negrete The Problem of the Coming Revolt and the Peasantry Ending the Land Reforms Communal Aspirations of Peasants November 50 Nov 4, 1933 Sixteen Years of the Russian Revolution, by Sam Gordon The Creation of a Fourth International is the Best Defense of the Soviet Union The Rebirth of Revolutionary Internationalism Alone Can Save the First Workers' Fatherland International Defense of Soviet Russia The Russian Revolution and the Comintern The New Revisionism Opportunism on the International Field The Swing to Adventurism "Non-Aggression Pacts" The Downfall of the Comintern Reconstitute the International Vanguard! The Bolshevik Heritage Must Be Preserved in the Struggle Against The Stalinist Revisionists, by Martin Abern Since the First Comintern Congress Why Bolshevism Will Be Victorious Leon Trotsky on the Saar Question, by Leon Trotsky Save Dimitroff and Togler! A call to Action for the Leipzig Victims of Hitlerism - Issued by the International Secretariat Tom Mann for the Defense of Chen Du Siu, by Tom Mann Bar Shachtman from Canada League Organizer, on Speaking Tour, Refused Admittance by Border Authorities The Workers' Front- N.Y. Optical Workers Out on Strike, by George J. Saul Stalinist Unionism in Philadelphia, by Tom Halligan Striking Cotton Pickers Murdered in Cold Blood Just Received! October Russian Bulletin Swabeck Tour Itinerary Militant Builders The Standing: Double the Record "A Century of Progress" (Taken from "Capital" by Karl Marx; Vol. I, pages 721 and 272.) An Open Letter to Browder: On Hooliganism, by Lydia Beidel Hooliganism in Chicago Militant Resentment Against Fakers in the Pocketbook Union, by N.D.F. "Five Cents a Bar..." Rousing Meeting Aids Drive to Organize Restaurant Workers, by A.C. League Activities- Cannon Speaks at Newark, by G.K. Statement on the United Front Anti-Fascist Demonstration (by New York City Committee Communist League of America (Left Opposition). Young Spartacus Sub Drive Letters from Germany The Growing Dissatisfaction of the Middle Classes From Westphalia British Labour Party Masks Support to Capitalism at Annual Conference, by T.C. Fritz Adler Speaks Labor Party "Socialism" Introducing Sir Stafford Cripps Debate Fizzles Out Following the German Path From South Bend, Ind. The Agrarian Question in Mexico in the Light of the Coming Revolt (The second of a series on political developments in Mexico.) Terzani's Release Towards the Creation of a Fourth International A Record of Progress on the Road Towards the Reconstitution of the Revolutionary Vanguard of the World Proletariat The Revolutionary Socialist Party of Holland Joins the International Left Opposition Thousands of Dutch Workers Hail the New International In Belgium For a New Revolutionary Youth International Dollfus and Hitler Recent Changes in the Austrian Government The Illinois Miners American Communism and the Russian Revolution The Boycott of Fascist Germany, by Harry Strang A Sympathyzer Writes on the Strategy of the Anti-Hitler Struggle (sic, should be "Sympathizer") Discussion Articles- Two Internationals, by Albert Glotzer The Subjective Factor Downfall of the Second International Notes of the Week, by G....n. Who Are the "Chiselers"? Hearst to the Rescue Which Way Is the New Wind Blowing? As to the Workers 51 Nov 11, 1933 The New Rift in the Lovestone Group--and the New Party, by Max Shachtman "Genuine Opposition to Fascism" The "Existence" of the German C.P. 1914 and 1933 A Brandlerist Contradiction Culmination of Ten Years Boycott of Germany (Issued by the International Secretariat.) Stalinists Expel 3 Food Workers from Union Culmination of Long Fight Rank and File Indignant Progressive Enginemen Organize For Reform of Railroad Unions Yakima Hop Pickers Still Imprisoned in Stockade A Letter From Prison, by Anthony Bellussi N.Y. Food Workers Turn To Trade Union Action Sentiment for Aggressive Organization Struggle Follows N.R.A. Fiasco; Hotel Strike in Prospect Cotton Pickers Arrested in Strike "Good Government" Cleans Up in the New York Municipal Election A Rude Awakening The Labor Vote The Vote for the C.P. League Activities- Hundreds Hear MacDonald at Toronto, by P.S. Minneapolis Branch in Action, by Cee-Kay... 300 at Montreal Rally, by J.G. Swabeck Meetings in K.C. Successful, by A.C. Mass Turnout to Hear Cannon at Toronto, by B.B. Militant Builders The Youngstown Branch The Standing Philadelphia League Members Repel Stalinist Hooligan Assault, by Meyer Hirsh Canned Comedy at the Painters' Banquet, by e. From the Militants- A New Method of Expulsion, by Arthur Brandmark Discussion Articles- Two Internationals, by Albert Glotzer (Continued from last issue.) The French Socialist Party The Comintern Fascism and Social Democracy Evaluating the German Events Capitulation to Fascism The Recognition of the German Working Class, by L. Kogan The Stalinist Mistake Factory--Karl Radek and the Polish Prince Polish Diplomacy Bluntly Explained Radek's Comment In Exile on the Tierra Del Fuego, by Eduardo Islas Argentine Reactionaries Use Torture on Militant Bolshevik-Leninist Prisoner's Manifesto Prison Life Begins Death of Prisoners "They Will Find Him Dead" Propaganda in Prison A Fight On the Prison Ship Again at Liberty International Notes- The L.O. in Lithuania National Conference of Swiss The ILP and the Movement For the New International Editorials- (Next three articles) Bellussi The C.P.L.A. Convention Trade Union Tactics Notes of the Week, by G....n "Pigs is Pigs" A Subway Sardine Commits Suicide--With Apologies to the Police Note on Park Bench Apologizes to Police For Trouble.. Correction The Crisis in the Cuban Revolution, by Thomas Stamm 52 Nov 18, 1933 Probation for Food Workers Stalinist Expulsion Order Revoked Under Pressure Workers' Protest Purpose of "Probation" Graduated Sentences Then They Sing--the "Internationale" Tag-Day for Terzani Defense This Week-End in N.Y.C. A. Bellussi Deporting Imminent Quick Action Needed to Save Anti-Fascist Lynch Threat for Scottsboro Boys Lovestone Evades Challenge Hitler's Secret Police in Terror Campaign From a Special Correspondent Riddled With Bullets They All Die Nazis Investigated "Emancipated" Children Too Much Bread Wave of Repression in China; Left Opposition Threatened A Wave of Arrests The Left Opposition Fights On Big Sums for War Purposes, by Martin Beardslee Huge Appropriations for Military Revealed Huge Army Contracts Hundreds of Millions For War Rushing War Preparations Socialist Mayor Promises Cheap Government In the Fascist Inferno League Activities- Swabeck Meetings in Minneapolis, by Cee Kay Basis of A. F. of L. Unions False Policy of Stalinists "The Future of International Communism" The New Revisionism The Banquet At Workmen's Circle Open Forum Shachtman Lectures in Boston The Flames of the Class War In Yakima, Washington, by George Clarke The Beer Ballyhoo Harvesting Ceases Mob Fury The "Bullpen" Unspeakable Conditions From the Militants- Statement on Expulsion from Party, by F. Creque The Blight of Stalinism in Mass Work Militant Builders- The Winners Shortcomings More Subs Bound Volumes of the Militant "What Next" in Russian My Life Important Document The Rift in the Lovestone Group, by Max Shachtman The Alleged "Trotskyist Centrism" and the Truly Bureaucratic Centrism The Austro-Marxian School Austro-Marxism and Bureaucratic Centrism Lenin's Point of View The "Declaration" on Centrism A Deliberate Falsification The Truth About the "21 Points" The "August Bloc" Hoax The Position of the Centrist Parties A Plagiarism from Hillquit Clearing the Atmosphere To the Cuban Workers&Peasants Manifesto of Bolshevik-Leninist Party of Cuba The Importance of the Party The Cuban Situation and the Bolshevik Party The International Situation The Bolshevik Party and the Revolution in Cuba Possibilities of a Resurgence of the Official Communist Party Lovestone's Apologetics in Toronto Editorials (Next two articles) Five Years of the Militant Litvinoff's Visit and Russian Recognition Long Term Credits to the Soviet Union! Society News (From press reports) A New Light on the United Front Testimony of Neubauer Negotiations With Stampfer A Journalist as Intermediary General Strike and Civil War Aimed at United Front Questions by Dimitroff Notes of the Week, by G....n. "Worker, Farmer 'Join Up'" If They Won't Raise 'Em--They'll Stretch 'em 53 Nov 25, 1933 Price of Recognition Stalin's Bargain (Editorial) "Compromises" - When, and How Soviet Diplomacy in 1918 and 1933 The Bourgeois Press Celebrates Was U.S. Imperialism Outwitted The Basis of the Retreat The "Vital" Paragraphs 3 and 4, by Maxim Litvinoff The Diplomacy of Stalin and the Diplomacy of Lenin--a Contrast, by Max Shachtman Elimination of C.I. Rubber-Stamped The Washington Agreement in the Light of Soviet History The Propaganda Pledge Drawing the Balnce Sheet (sic, should be "Balance") To Whom Does It Apply? A Lie of the Daily Worker Two Instances Two Epochs M. Litvinoff and -- M. Bedacht, by S.N. "The Communist Party of Russia Does Not Concern America and the Communist Party of the U.S. Does Not Concern Russia" Resume Trial of Scottsboro Negro Boys The Retrial of the Nine Scottsboro Boys Preparing the Rope and Faggot The Real Crime of the Scottsboro Boys Tense Atmosphere of Trial Lynch Pack in Full Cry Mass Meeting of Food Workers Acclaims Drive for General Strike, by A.C. Maria Reese's "I Accuse" From The Militants Unemployed Confab in Minneapolis, by Cee Kay Forty-Nine Organizations Represented Achievements of Conference Work Has Only Begun Toronto Conference on Anti-Labor Laws, by M. Mass Meeting Speeches The Rev. A.E. Smith Fifteen Years of Democracy in the Czechoslovakian Republic, by J. Keller (From "La Verite") Correction (Includes a section concluding the article "Blight of Stalinism in Mass Work," by F. Crique omitted from last issue) Evolution of the Anti-War "Fighters" (From the British "Red Flag") League Activities- Debate Stalinists in St. Louis "I Am With You for a New Party," by Thos. Sabatini (New Member of the L.O.) Anti-Semitism in "Progressive Miner," by A.C. Maria Reese Accuses! An Indictment of the Stalinists by a Leader of the German C.P., by Maria Reese How You Fought Against a Marxist Policy? The Opportunist Committee-Politics Sabotage Against the Red Aid The Inglorious Capitulation Before Hitler The Reichstag Fire and the Situation of Com. Torgler Your Latest Pearls of Wisdom What is Necessary Maria Reese and the Comintern, by Leon Trotsky An Unbearable Contrast She Spoke the Truth Notes of the Week, by G....n. (Concerns biological warfare.) New Aid for Bellussi December 54 Dec 9, 1933 Biased Judge Rushes Negro Boys to Chair No Reliance on Capitalist Justice; Only Mass Pressure of Workers Can Save Scottsboro Boys, by Thomas Stamm The "Impartial" Jury Cards Dealt from the Bottom Learned from Massachusetts The Meaning of "Justice" Playing Down Class Issue Change of Strategy Needed Needle Workers Misled by Right Wing in L.A., by F.W. L.A. Needle Trades Strike Beginning of Organization Drive Leaders Oppose Strike Turn-Out of Strikers Workers Against Arbitration The Reactionaries" "Maneuver" Arbitration Dampens Militancy Disorganization of Union American Imperialism at the Montevideo Conference, by Hugo Oehler Hotel Union Shows Gains, by A.C. Shoe Workers to Merge Unions Independents at Boston Convention Independent Unions in Shoe Industry Bright Prospects of New Independent Union Tasks of New Union Nazis Doom 91 S.W.P. Workers to Long Terms "Answer 'Yes' or 'No'" Driving for the New Party Russian Revolution Film "Nol"-Unser Wort's Reply to the Hitler Plebiscite Red Fleet Greeted With Cry: "Long Live Trotsky" During Visit to Greece The Visiting Days At Every Step The Attitude of the Sailors Statement of Goldman on Joining Communist League, by Albert Goldman Testimony of Russian Party Members The German Lesson The Principles of Marx and Lenin Unemployment Insurance - A Slogan to Unite Teachers and Workers, by Thomas Stamm Not A Temporary Phenomenon Unemployment Insurance for Teachers Greetings to Australian "Militant" The Class Meaning of the Conflict over the Roosevelt Mcnetary Policy, by Hugo Oehler (sic, should be "Monetary") Dr. Sprague's Statement Drastic Steps To Be Taken Increase in Foreign Trade Pioneer Publisher Notes on Pamphlets A Special Offer The Language of Bolshevik Diplomacy "Ours is a People's Government Yours Is Not" - Chicherin to Wilson "Your Post Is Not Yet Taken by Debs" Said Soviet Comissar to U.S. President (Chicherin was the Soviet Comissar of Foreign Affairs. The headline refers to a message to President Woodrow Wilson in 1918) Test of American Capitalism's "Good Will" Promises and Performance Wilson's "Assistance" to Russia "Ours is a People's Government, Yours is Not." For the Cancellation of War Debts Aims of the League of Nations "Expropriate the Capitalists" Appeal to American Workers "Which is the Real President?" "Your Post Is Not Yet Taken by Debs" "State Your Demands Clearly" Our Present Tasks, by Leon Trotsky The Workers Dread Fascism Take the Situation As It Is The Struggle for Democratic "Rights" Deepen the Channels of Struggle The Bolsheviks in 1917 Our Tasks Today Attitude Toward Socialist Workers News from Germany Editorial- The Lynching Wave The Railroad Brotherhoods, by A.E. Craft Divisions of R.R. Workers New Methods of Transportation First of a Series of Articles Statement on Montreal Anti-Fascist Conference, by the International Left Opposition (Montreal Branch) Spartacus Youth Club of Montreal Terzani Trial Postponed When "General" Smith Fails to Appear Notes of the Week, by G....n. (Discusses lynching and the Scottsboro boys) 55 Dec 16, 1933 Finished With Stalinism!, by Karl Friedberg Another Leader of the German C.P. Revolts The Results of Stalinist Policy The Guilt of the E.C.C.I. The False Policy in the Saar On the Death of Max Hoelz (From "Unser Wort") An Enemy of the Stalinist Bureaucracy Stood for a New Party Rivera Murals New Year Eve Masquerade Ball for the Militant The League Forges Ahead N.Y. Hotel Strikers Organize Food Workers Union Strengthens Ranks Why I Did It Stalinism Cracks in Brooklyn Statement Distributed to Workers Jail Two Philadelphia Militants St. Paul Packing Strike, by William Kitt Adventurist Methods Cause Bad Defeat Stalinist Strike Strategy Repudiated by the Workers Fruit of False Policy The Railroad Brotherhoods, by A.E. The Rise and Fall of the Craft Unions International Notes Germany Youth Scandinavia "Historical Analogies" A Statement to the Communist Party, by Al Dasch, Isodore Lipschitz and David Lesser To the D.E.C. of the C.P. To the D.E.C. of the Y.C.L. Short Dispatches from Fascist Germany The Painter Affair Index of Standard of Living Montreal Stalinists Answer Marxist Ideas With Hooliganism A Stalinist Lecture on Germany Argument Replaced by Epithet Bedlam at Meeting A. F. of L. and Mirror Workers Apply for A. F. of L. Charter A Trade Union or a Sect Discussion Article The Proletarian Party, by Joseph Knight History of the Party Proletarian Party and C.P. Organizational Weaknesses A One-Man Party ` The Peterson-Dixon Group Labor and Internationalism Problems of the Cuban Revolution, by Thomas Stamm Cuba and Montevideo Strike Wave Rising Again Importance of the Strike Strategy of the Martin Government Cuban Workers Need International Support Pioneer Publisher Notes Discussion Articles- Draft Resolution on the Tasks of the Spartacus Youth Clubs Proposed by National Youth Comm. of the C.L.A., by Albert Goldman League Subordinate to Party A Uniform Constitution Position Toward Existing Youth Organizations International Affiliation and Tasks With Whom and How Shall We Build the New Communist Party Editorial- (The next 5 articles are editorials) The Leipsig Prisoners and the Boycott of Germany (sic, should be "Leipzig") Cuba and the Comintern Signs of the Coming Storm The Scottsboro Struggle Why? Soviet Policy and Turkish Terror Stalinist Diplomats Praise Oppressor of Turkish Workers as "Best Friend" Karakhan and Pasha The "New Turkey" Stalinist Diplomacy in America Henri Lacroix--Deserter General Defense Affair Postscript to the "Portrait of National Socialism" by L.T. Notes of the Week, by G....n 56 Dec 23, 1933 Wall Street Rules at Montevideo Confab, by Hugo Oehler Tariff Plan of U.S. Imperialism Designed as Weapon Against European Competitor Nations Secrecy at Conference U.S. Hits at Rivals Behind the Tariff Plan Gangsterism Again! Nazis Demand Death Verdict for Torgler International Solidarity of the Workers Alone Can Save Prisoners from Fascist Vengeance Railroad Accidents Increase Criminal Syndicalism Trial Ends in Hung Jury Celebrate New Years at Gala Masquerade Ball New Upheaval Shakes China, by Niel-Sih The Fukien Rebellion and Its Perspectives Terzani Frame-Up Smashed United Front at Minneapolis, by C.F. Labor Organizations in Unemployment Fight Growth of the Movement Push the Action Program Hooliganism Spreads to Brooklyn An Open Letter to the District Committee of the Communist Party, by Max Shachtman, Organizer, City Committee, C.L.A. (Opposition) A Protest Against Stalinist Gangster Attacks, by W.C. (Former member of the Communist Party, Brownsville) Tumult Brings Police An Open Letter to the International Labor Defense, by Max Shachtman, Organizer, City Committee, C.L.A. (Opposition) An Apologist for Litvinoff, by S.F. The Panic-Stricken Scribblers Olgin's "Explanations" What the Workers Said Impressions on a National Tour, by Arne Swabeck A Panorama of Present Conditions of the American Worker Decline of "New Deal" Illusions Surge Toward Unionization Fayette County Miners Failure of Stalinist Unions Conditions of the Unemployed Catastrophic Position of Official Party League Member in L.A. Demands Proof for Slanders, by Frank Halstead A Protest Against Stalinist Gangster Attacks, by W.C. The New Danger of War in the Far East, by Lucifer Attack on the Workers' Fatherland by the Japanese Militarists Imminent Japan Aims at War Effect of American Recognition Sharpening Japano-American Relations Japanese Militarism in a Hurry Drive of Rival Imperialism Relations of China and Japan Nanking's Deal With Japan Tasks of Chinese Communists Democratic Demands For a New Party in China Movie Review, by Thomas Stamm (A review of "Wild Boys of the Road") The Collapse of the Brandler Movement New Rifts Developing Disintegration Also in Bohemia Discussion Article The Proletarian Party -- Position and Prospects, by Joseph Knight (Continued from last issue) New Opposition in 1932 Question of Organization Principle 1933 Convention Social Democratic Viewpoints Leaders and Rank and File Editorial- Building the New Movement Conditions in the Soviet Union, by John Cernicky An American Worker's Report on Labor and the Five-Year Plan Labor Conditions in the Factory Stalinist "Political Education" The New Wage Policy Discontent of the Workers Proletarian Party Youth Group Out, by C. Jones. D. Gabe, A. Wiencock, R. Jones, S. Walters, K. Jones, E. Lovett, L. Walters, N. Wiencek, R. Romm, R. Brenner, F. Jones and R. Nagle Russian Revolution Film Notes of the Week, by G....n "Gimme a Match" Books for Workers, by Joseph Carter Ten Years--History and Principles of the Left Opposition by Max Shachtman 57 Dec 30, 1933 Philadelphia Gripped by Transport Strike NRA and Labor Leaders Combine to "Outlaw" Workers' Fight for Bread, by Leon Goodman Transport Tie-up in Philadelphia Sympathy Strike Causes of the Strike The Workers' Strike Back Supporting Taxicab Drivers Betrayal of Bakery Drivers Labor Fakers in Action Hold Torgler Despite Fire Trial Verdict Shoe Workers Amalgamate Unions at Historic Convention at Boston 60,000 Workers Represented Bitter Fight over T.U.U.L. Old Officers Removed New Constitution Discussed Local Autonomy in New Union Contradictory Resolutions Brocton Brotherhood to Come In Roosevelt's "Planned Work" A Worker's Report What the Workers Talk About A Pedestal of Manure Vandals Wreck League Hall Hotel Workers Driving Toward General Strike Amalgamated Union Formulates Program of Demands Big Hotels Organized Demands of the Union The Confidence in NRA Prefering for General Strike (sic, should be "Preferring") A Letter from Mooney, by Tom Mooney No Report of Congress Want to Hear from Delegates Appeals for New Campaign Eighteenth Year in Prison The Railroad Brotherhoods, by A.E. The Reactionary Union Officialdom A Picture of the League Today, by Arne Swabeck Growth of the League The Youth on the March Test of Political Position The Trend of the Future The Unemployed Movement New Forces in the West Manifesto of the Spanish Bolshevik-Leninists To the Workers Workers The Teachers and the Class Struggle, by Thomas Stamm Successful Meet in Brownsville Militant Builders Pioneer Publishers Book Review, by John G. Wright The Marxian Theory of the State, by Sherman H.M. Chang, Ph. D. Chang's "Slant" on Marxism A Surprising "Discovery" Literature and History A Typhical Ph. D. Thesis (sic, should be "Typical") Hitler the Pacifist, by Leon Trotsky The Arguments of Hitler "Peace" Instead of "Struggle" Hitler's "Open Letter" Nazi Foreign Policy Recreating German Militarism Hitler's Calculated Plan Movie Review, by Thomas Stamm (A review of Noel Coward's "Cavalcade") A New Stage in the NRA, by Hugo Oehler From Nazi Germany Berlin Wicks at Large Again Revival of Gangster Methods The Record of Wicks Once Excluded from Party Editorial- (The next two articles are editorials) Strike the Hotels Mooney Appeals Again Another "Friend" of the Soviet Union, by M. (Discusses George Bernard Shaw) The Logical Conclusion New York Printers Organize Union Notes of the Week, by G...n ----------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------- The Militant 1934 Table of Contents: January 1 Jan 6, 1934 Nothing for Workers in Roosevelt Message President's Demagogy at Congress Opening Hides Ruling Class Plans Increase of Unemployment "Balancing Production and Consumption" The Joker in the Peace Policy Court Threat to Labor Witness Civil Works and the NRA, by Hugo Oehler Free Yakima Defendants Increase in Lynchings Reported for 1933 Bourbon South Leads in Mob Murder; Sheriffs Assist Gangs Unemployment Increase Phila. Food Workers Strike, by Harry Allen Fight Against Heavy Odds to Organize Industry Federation of Unions Correction (In the report last issue of the Brownsville meeting the audience was 300 rather than 500) How Pacifism Led Us into War, by George Clarke "He Kept Us Out of War." Wilson, the Dove of Peace Pacifism Leading Into War The "War to End All Wars" "To Make the World Safe for Democracy" The Downfall of Wilson On the N.Y. Waterfront Seamen Subjected to Vicious Treatment Chaco - Imperialist Battleground, by Rosalio Negrette British and American Oil Interests War Two Years Old The Recovery Program of the Socialist Party, by Thomas Stamm The Story of a Boy Who Made Good, by Al Dasch Hero's Career Begins Still Running Strong Toronto Mass Meeting on Russian Recognition Movie Review, by Kino (A review of "Little Women") Free Torgler, Dimitroff, Popoff and Taneff The Railroad Brotherhood Ritualistic Mummery at Meetings Pioneer Needed Secrecy Secret Work Now Isolates the Unions Aids System of Gag-Rule Discussion Article On the Youth Resolution, by Dave Levitt The Policy of 1921 Basis of the Youth Movement Political Leadership Tasks of Immediate Period Pioneer Publishers Last Opportunity Correction (Trotsky's article from last issue, "Hitler the Pacifist," has numerous mistranslations from the original French text.) Roosevelt's Speech on Latin America A Letter on the Hitler Boycott, by Harry Strang The Old Position of Comintern A Typical Stalinist "Turn" The Soviet Union & the 4th International, by Leon Trotsky The Class Nature of the Soviet State How the Question is Posed "The Dictatorship over the Proletariat" The Dictatorship of the Proletariat as an Idealistic Norm Bonapartism Discussion Articles- The NRA and the Corporate State, by Clem Forsen Example of the 1851 Insurrection Contradictions of Roosevelt Regime State Capitalism and the Corporate State Function of Imperialist State State Form of Finance Capital Editorial Shoe Workers Amalgamated Discussion Article Spartacus Youth Tasks, by Perry Meyers Characteristics of American Youth Contact with Industrial Workers Sports and Social Activities Concrete On Primary Task Norwegian Labor Party and the Fourth International, by B. The Marxist Attitude The N.A.P. and Sweden The Charge of "Sectarianism" The Road of the IVth International The Picture Notes of the Week, by G....n (Discusses Roosevelt, bankers and Wall Street) Discussion Article On the National Recovery Act, by Harry Brand 2 Jan 20, 1934 A Capitalist Budget of 10 Billion Dollars Debt to Exceed World War Figures; America Pays High Price for World Domination The Price of World Hegemony A Class Budget Senator Davis Makes a Speech for 6 Hour Day The Mystery of Van der Lubbe, by Harry Strang Mystery Shrouds Fascist Killing of Van der Lubbe "Dead Men Tell No Tales" A Suspicious Incident Fascism in America, by George Clarke Pelley's Silver Shirts Fascism in the U.S. "The Chief" Truly "Miraculous" A New Pope The Psychic Transformed Omnipotent, Infallible "The Higher Import" Policy Praises Ford California Board Denies Parole to Warren Billings "Anti-Social Activities" Teachers of N.Y. in Protest, by S. Furlough Protest by New York Teachers Clear The Decks Green Urges Nazi Boycott Big Meetings in Hotel Union Drive War Sparks Fly in Far East; Powers Arm, by Arne Swabeck Wall Street Plays Its Own Game in Recognition and Prepares for Coming War in Pacific Pacifism to Screen War Aims U.S. Imperialist Designs The Game of American Imperialism The U.S. Versus Japan Japan Moving against Soviet Union Far East Tensions Increases Kerensky Minister Reveals Jap War Aims Discussion Article on the NRA, by Harry Brand (Continued from last Issue) Lovestone Discovers Esthonia, by Max Shachtman (Alternate spelling, usually spelled "Estonia") Propaganda Pledge Is Defended by Stalinist Attorneys Attorney for Stalinism "Explaining" Paragraph 4 The Soviet Treaty With Esthonia Soviet Policy at Genoa Policy at Tenth Soviet Congress Pioneer Publishers Working in Macy's Model Restaurant "Investments" Under the NRA Discipline and Penalties The "Steady Extra" Racket No Bus Boys Macy's "Mutual" Benefit Sick Workers Not Rehired The Railroad Brotherhoods, by A.E. The "Obligation" as a Gaglaw Destructing Role of Secret Work The Obligation Never Affects The Officials The Soviet Union & the 4th International The Class Nature of the Soviet State, by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) "State Capitalism" The Economy of the U.S.S.R. Bureaucracy and the Ruling Class Class Exploitation and Social Parasitism Notes of a Journalist, by Alpha Koltzov in Paris A Pumpkin in the Director's Office Editorial- (The next three articles are editorials.) The Great American Skin Game (Discusses monetary policy, devaluation and Roosevelt's ability to fool the workers and the American people in general.) The Expulsions in Local 9 The Sixty-Cent Dollar Labor Leaders and NRA, by Hugo Oehler Basic Problem Untouched Reduction in Real Wages Green Appeals to Capitalists Role of Labor Leaders in the N.R.A. The Grocery Code 3 Jan 27, 1934 Call General Strike of N.Y. Food Workers 600 Start Strike Wave In the Waldorf Astoria Whole Kitchen and Dining Room Crew March in Body To Amalgamated Union Headquarters Six Hundred in Stoppage Waldorf is Signal For Workers Workers Act As One Man Militant Three Times a Week During Strike Thousands Pack Halls; Walkout Vote Solid General Strike Acclaimed Further Strike News The Unanimously Adopted Resolution What the Strike Means to You Strike Lights...and Shadows, by Oscar De Boomer The Union's Strike Demands Plan Big Navy Program Teachers Protest Economy Program, by H.L. An Open Letter to the American Workers Party, by Arne Swabeck, Secretary, National Committee of the C.L.A. (Opposition) For the New Party Lovestone Discovers Esthonia, by Max Shachtman (Alternate spelling of "Estonia") Propaganda Pledge is Defended by Stalinist Attorneys (Continued from last issue) Anglo-Russian Trade Agreement Reply to Lord Curzon Chicherin on "Propaganda" The Transition with the Border States Not Ordinary Recognition Pacts Bolshevik Policy on Self-Determination What the Comintern Manifesto Urged and What It Forgot to Urge... Drive Starts for "New Intern'l." ("New International" is a new monthly magazine) For the Fourth International, by Leon Trotsky Letter to a Member of the Independent Labor Party The Question of a Banner Lessons of Anglo-Russian Committee The International Question The London Bureau Swedish Communist Party Events Will Confirm Our Slogans Hill-Billy Hitlerites, by George Clarke Red Baiting and Jew Baiting The Jewish Plot a la Pelley The Choicest Invective The Railroad Brotherhoods, by A.E. Constitutions Reek with Gaglaws The Brotherhood Constitutions Reek With Gaglaws Constitutional Restrictions The Magazines, by Mag Notes of a Journalist, by Alpha "Not Only But Also...." The Drive for Quality The Class Enemy Cleansing the Party Gems From Stalin Workers Oppose Mendieta Regime, by Thomas Stamm Workers Oppose Mendieta Cuban Sugar Problem Deadline for Harvest High mark of Struggle Rackets at the McAlpin Wage Cuts Under NRA Unpaid Overtime Compulsory Deductions From Wages Racket Number Two Discrimination Trotsky's Article (The Militant will discontinue publication of Trotsky's article on the Soviet State and the Fourth International. It will appear shortly as a pamphlet from Pioneer Publishers.) 4 Jan 29, 1934 (The disclosure has changed to "Published Three Times a Week by the Communist League of America (Opposition)" Toward the Catastrophe, by Leon Trotsky The Myth of Invincibility Struck Hotels "Ballyhoo" Won't Cook Dinners, by B. 20,000 Out Service Crippled As Strike Ranks Swell Fifty of City's Most Important Hotels Successfully Struck by Amalgamated Food Workers Biggest Hotels Paralyzed Militant Tactics Strike Spirit Excellent Effective Unionism Thousands Surround Waldorf In First Mass Picketing Line, by Diana Rice Down With the Scabs! "For the Union makes us strong!" Japan Moves Toward War Against the Soviet Union, by Lucifer Boss Papers Launch Flood of Lies Against Hotel Strike, by Harry Strang Boss Press Tricks The "Red Plot" Beware: Fake Telegrams! The I.L.P. and the Comintern, by T.C. Problem of the Third International Criticize Comintern Sub Drive on 5 Jan 31, 1934 10,000 In Mass Hotel Picket Line Strikers "Greet" Roosevelt Scab Birthday Dinners Revolt at Local 16's Treachery Members of A. F. of L. Refuse to Act as Scabs Ten Dollars for Scab Job Rebel Against High Dues Bosses Work with Racketeers Editorial- (The next 4 articles are editorials) The Strike and the N.R.A. How Will the Strike Be Won? Extending the Strike Front Red Baiting and Reaction F.W.I.U. "Fortress" Collapses, by Harry Strang New Yorker Men Vote Solid for Amalgamated Stalinists Create Confusion Flock to Amalgamated Drawn Guns On Pickets Police Effort to Scare Workers is Defied Cops Draw Guns New Hotels Join Ranks of Strike Face Thugs at Longchamps Another N.R.A. Project Collapses 10,000 Fill Mass Rally Madison Square Garden Jammed With Strikers Masses Shout Down Disrupters Call For Spreading Strike Strike Gains Momentum, by G.C. Corrections Labor Greets Amalgamated The Strikers Speak Emil Smith, Dining Room Delegate, Waldorf-Astoria Gustave Barth, Kitchen Delegate, Pennsylvania Hotel Marcel Gaudachon, Kitchen Delegate, Hotel Astor V. Mastro, Picket Captain, Waiter, Hotel New Weston Herbert Schneider, Waiter Delegate, Longchamps, 57th Street Protest Chen Du Siu's Imprisonment (Signed by numerous individuals from the following organizations, C.P., I.L.P., N.A.F.T.A., N.U.D.A.W., W.U., Chemical Workers Union, C.W.U., A.E.U. Subs Double February 6 Feb 2, 1934 Call 30,000 Cab Drivers in General Strike, by Carl Cowl Big Companies Already Tied Up CWA Workers Rebel Brand Lies on Union Contracts Show Complete List of Amalgamated Demands Strike Committee Unanimous Demand for Wage Scale of Kitchen Scabs a Flop at Casino de Paree "Daily Worker" Hits Hotel Strike With Slander and False Charges Grand Central Joins in Strike Strike Has Cut Menus to the Bone Stories by Diners Show Hotel Men Bluffing What the Amalgamated Stands For Editorial Boss Press Persists In Fighting Strike Hitler: One Year After, by Joe Carter Hitlerism in the Saddle Workers Left Leaderless The United Front Fascism Doomed The Wrecking Crew at Work The Railroad Brotherhoods, by A.E. Official Censorship of Union Press Censorship Laws Cited Subs Rise 7 Feb 10, 1934 (The disclosure has changed back to "Published Weekly by the Communist League of America (Opposition)" Paris Masses Shake Corrupt French Regime Reaction in Power with Dumergue Masses and the Crisis The Stavisky Affair Latest Developments in the N.Y. Hotel Strike Lewis Triumphs at Mine Convention, by Arne Swabeck Another "Victory" for Lewis The U.M.W. of A. Convention An "Industrial Statesman" The Conciliation Hoax No Strike Assurances The Insurgent Unions Editorial (Concerns the N.Y. hotel and restaurant workers general strike) Significance of Taxi Drivers' Strike Analyzed, by Thomas Stamm Cab Drivers In Huge Meet At Garden, by S.A. Militant Action in Cab Walkout, by B.C. Militancy Shown in Taxi Strike Scab Cars Run Off Streets of N.Y., by S.G.B. Nab Khaki Shirt In Cab Driver Murder Letters from the Militants- (The next 7 articles are letters) C.W.A. Workers Must Unite as One, by G. A "Shoppe" Under a N.R.A. Code, by J.T. Extra Work Without Pay "Fixing" Labor Inspectors A Pig-Sty of a Hospital, by J.T. An Expulsion at High Speed, by David Udell No Answer to Questions Member of Section Committee Becomes a "Counter-Revolutionist" The Jew-Baiters in Chicago, by R.L. Hotel Scab Agencies Fall Through, by Arne Swabeck Fired by the C.W.A. But Not Hired!, by J.H. Pioneer Publishers The Soviet Union and the Fourth International, by Leon Trotsky Important Offer 569 Subs! Our School in Brooklyn The Unpleasant Task of O. Piatnitsky and How Lenin Is Used to "Help" Him, by Harry Strang Ignores Real Issue How Piatnitsky "Edits" Lenin Organize Jewish Club in Brownsville American-Soviet Agreement The Significance of Russian Recognition by the United States, by J. Kamiat Just Arrived! (The Bulletin of the Russian Opposition) Who Was Bishop Tourian "Unser Wort" a Weekly, by Leon Trotsky A Real Achievement A Note to Branches Discussion of Youth Problems, by Florence Wyle On Industrial Activity The Movement in Mexico, by C.C. Revolutionary Events As Seen by Our Own Correspondent Stalinist Provocation Young Internationalists Persecution of Comrades Marxist Education Demagogy of Government Trotsky's Works Popular Bolshevik Congress Once and Now, by Leon Trotsky On the Eve of the Congress Bureaucratic Dictatorship and Social Contradictions 8 Feb 17, 1934 Austrian Workers Fight Heroic Battle, by Max Shachtman Show Proletarian Will In War Against Fascism Austrian Workers Fight Points The Way To World Proletariat Austria Next in Order, by Leon Trotsky A United Front on Austria Cops Slug Workers In Austria Protest C.P. Disrupts Garden Meet Hotel Strike Strikers Take "Militant" French Gov't In War Move Reactionary French Government in War Moves An "Aggressive Tone" Need of United Struggle C.I. Phrasemongering Priests Bless Fascist Guns, by Aquinas 645 Subs 9 Feb 24, 1934 Heading Straight For Another World War, by Arne Swabeck Horrible Spectre of a New Imperialist Holocaust Menaces the Whole World Collapse of Austro-Marxism In the Vienna Struggle, by S. A Fatal Policy Banking on Dollfuss The Dissatisfied Masses Adler's Indictment Coal Yard Workers Win Strike in Minneapolis, by V.R.D. Militant Battle Brings a Speedy Victory To Drivers The "Cruising Picket Squad" Inspiration and Example For Union Workers Vandalism! NRA Attacks Hotel Strike Need Militant Policy to Overcome Crisis in Ranks A Critical Situation Quick Action Needed Shoe Union Forges Ahead Amalgamation Rolls over Reactionary Opposition Mahan's Workshop The Fight at Lowell Elections in New York Shops The C.W.A. Front- 10,000 Demonstrate in New York Inwood Park Marine Park Prospect Park, by K. Wage Cuts, by K. Shachtman Tour Revolt in the Blockers Union Reactionary Clique Struggle Threatens Split Results of Clique Struggle Fishing In Troubled Waters Where Will Revolt Lead? The Right Road Maintain United Local Money vs Men Capital and Labor in the Hotel Strike Things the Minneapolis Coal-yard Workers Won't Forget, by V.R.D. Another United Front Burlesque, by J.S.G. Oneal Discovers "Trotskyism" by S. Socialist Locals Come Out For The Fourth International Oneal Distorts Facts Social Democratic Legends The Case of Hungary Stalinism Is Not Communism MPLS Labor Notes, by C.F. Minneapolis Mooney Conference Marks Time Stalinism on Austria, by Joseph Carter Comments Refute Course in Germany Here and There with the United Front, by Thomas Stamm Vital Questions of the New Party, by Max Shachtman The Program of the A.W.P. The Decisive Question Settled Questions The International Approach S.P. "Neutrality" in the Unions The Waterloo of Pseudo-Radicalism, by G.C. Vienna: the Socialist "Millennium" The Capitalist Press Bourgeois Praise of Austro-Marxism Vienna The Symbol Reformist Utopia Ad Nauseum From the Daily Worker Reports of the 17th Congress of the C.P.S.U. Against Hooliganism March 10 Mar 10, 1934 Toward the New Party, by James P. Cannon Internationalism and the A.W.P. The Paramount Question The A.W.P. Program New Parties and New International--A Single Task Marxism Is Not A Foreign Product Concepts of Internationalism Can the National Parties Develop Independently? Organization Methods Which International? Spring Festival Big Crowd at Debate, by G.R. Cannon and Lovestone Discuss Internationals A Statement on the Rakovsky Case, by Leon Trotsky N.R.A. and Company Unions Corporations Win the Fake "Elections" "Protecting Workers' Rights" Weirton Steel Case Enforcing Company Union Plan Compulsory Arbitration Scheme End of the N.Y. Hotel Strike Left Wing Fights to Rebuild Amalgamated Union Discrimination Against Strike Militants NRA and Strike Leadership The Left Wing Organizes Rebuild the Amalgamated! French Internationalists Appeal to the Masses (Appeal of the Communist League of France (Bolshevik-Leninists) published in "La Verite" of February 16) To The Workers of France! How Shall the Struggle Be Carried On? Hard Times Missed Bosses, by W.R. "Presidents" Increased Salaries and Bonuses Hill Draws A Mere Million Schwab Gets a Raise Hardship For Some "Captains" C.W.A. News- C.W.A. Layoffs Hillside Park Inwood Park, by Ross C.W.A. Separations, by A.W.C. Letters to the Editor- Another Preparedness Parade in Frisco, by George Ellis The Parade of 1916 No Bomb This Time Aftermath of the Garden Affair A Stalinist Argument The Daily Worker and the Hotel Strike, by Herbert Solow Goldin Clique in Blind Alley Unscrupulous Policy Endangers Unity in Blockers Union Genuine Revolt Against Zaritsky Stalinist Rise with Goldin Sudden Concern for Principles The United Blockers' League The I.L.D. in the Capitalist Courts The Cuban Bolshevik-Leninists Pledge Fund Militant Builders 789 Subs! Shachtman Tour Are There Limits to the Fall? by Leon Trotsky Summary of the 13th Plenum of the Executive of the C.I. "The Policy of the German C.P. Was Correct"! The Growth of Fascism The Social Democracy The Reasoning of Anarchism A Provoking Idiocy A Phantom Universe Figures from the "Yearbooks" Explaining the Facts Stalinism Assisted Hitler Directives Contradict Analysis A Self-Indicting Recommendation Perspectives New Revolutionary Situations The New International Estimating the Socialist Rifts "Counter-Revolutionary" Aftermath of the Madison Square Garden Affair The Intellectuals Revolt Against Stalinist Hooliganism "Discussion" a la C.P. Intellectuals and the Party United Front from Below The Rebels' Destiny 11 Mar 17, 1934 Taxi Strikers Battling for Union Recognition N.R.A. Labor Board Conspires With Bosses to Break Strike and Impose Company Union Intolerable Conditions Mrs. Herrick Bats for Bosses The Strikers' Demands Spring Festival and Dance Court Denies Habeas Writ to A. Bellussi Deportation to Fascist Italy Reaffirmed Shachtman Speaks for the New Party on National Tour National Scope of Tour The Paris Commune, by Joseph Carter The Rise of the Commune Mistakes of the Commune Heirs of the Communards The Party--the Instrument of Struggle Wholesale Layoffs on All C.W.A. Projects Begin, by G.G. "Paupers Oath" Forced on Government Employees 11,000 Get the Gate The "Pink" Discharge Slip Tough Luck for Bright Boy Cut Wage of Paterson Textile Workers GRammercy 5-9524--- Cannon to Speak on Program of the 4th International 854 New Subs! 500 Unorganized Printers in Mass Meeting in N.Y. Government Inquisition for the Workers, by K. Questionnaire Pries Into Private Affairs Big May Day Edition of the Militant Letters to the Editor- New York Furriers Situation, by Kamenetsky Chaos in Shops Both Unions Impotent Shady Role of Lovestoneites Preparing Strike for June Strike of New York Dental Mechanics, by Herbert Capelis Facts About the Strike The Mechanics' Union Policy of the Leadership The Bosses' Organizations Fight for the Union Expulsion of B.J. Field and A Kaldis Organization Notes- The International Bulletin New York Reorganization The Madison Square Garden Boomerang Fake United Fronts Crack Up Sympathizers Alienated Inside the C.P. Mood of the Workers International Workers School Notes, by J. Weber (Next 5 articles) Militant Pledge Fund Oakland Bookshop and Forum March of Events After the CWA What? Madison Square Garden England Centrism and the 4th International, by Leon Trotsky Realignments in the International Labor Movement Characteristics of Centrism Centrist Ideology On the International Arena Words and Deeds The London Bureau Bureaucratic Centrism Adaption to Reformist Maneuvers New Forms of Struggle Events Force Realignments The Fourth International Conditions for Success The Basic Historic Task Communism and the Intellectuals Toward an Alliance of the Workers and Intellectuals A Year of Probation Shattering the Intellectual Facade The Challenge of the Intellectuals The Political Situation in Spain, by L.Fersen, Prison Celular, Madrid, January 26, 1934 Workers Prepare for Struggle United Front in Catalonia For National Alliance Organizing the CWA White Collar Workers Marine Park, by J.E. The "League Against War and Fascism" in Action at Newark Roosevelt's "12 Points" Against the Workers, by Hugo Oehler Speak to the "Captains of Industry" The "12 Points" Ballyhoo Reducing the Hours Senator Wagner's Admissions "Reforming" the C.I. Shachtman Tour 12 Mar 24,1934 Toward the Fourth International, by Albert Glotzer Revolutionary Youth Meet in International Conference Another Step on the Road to the New International German Delegates Handed over to Hitler Police Conference Reorganized Reports of National Sections Proposals of S.A.P. Youth Standpoint of I.C.L. Agreement on Amended Thesis Appeal to All Revolutionary Youth Great Tasks Ahead The Strange Adventures of Insull, by G.E. National Tour of Shachtman Builds for the New Party Dutch Police Deport Youth Delegates to Germany! Mass Delegations On CWA Work Go to Washington Lining Up For Big May Day Edition Of the Militant The New Strike Wave Organized Labor Under the NRA Company Unions Gain Under the NRA Green Admits the NRA Cannot Help Real Wages International Workers School Notes The Automobile Workers Revolt New York Taxi Drivers Continue Militant Fight For Union Demands of the Union Hostile to NRA Court Hits At Substitute Teachers, by H.L. Organizing the Home Relief Workers Disruptive Tactics 919 New Subs! Greek Workers' Club "Protomagia" Shachtman Tour Schedule Troyanovsky -- 1916 And 1934, by Harry Strang Troyanovsky Accuses Lenin "An International Scientific Society" "Deny Necessity of International" Australian Youth Organizations (By the International Communist League of Australia) Membership Internal Affairs of the Y.C.L. Youth Sections Suggested Organizational Form March of Events, by Jack Weber Manhattan Housing Cuba The Japanese-English Textile Negotiations One Year of Roosevelt's New Deal, by Arne Swabeck The Technique of Serving the Exploiters and Fooling the Masses The Demagogy of Roosevelt Program Fear Collapse of System The Ballyhoo Technique Not a "Revolution" Wall Street Not Really Disturbed The Big Interests and the Codes Discussion Article On the Resolution of the National Youth Committee, by Rae Spiegel Liberal Phraseology Lenin on the Jacobins The Struggle of the Masses Communism and the Intellectuals A Program for the Intellectuals Discussion Not Enough Mass Organizations a Necessity Build Mass Organizations Now! The British Hunger March, by T.C. "Congress of Action" A Peaceful Demonstration Comintern Reply to I.L.P. I.L.P. Conferences Editorial- The Furriers' Problem, by James P. Cannon Honor Among Thieves Rural Housing "Party Life" Correction (Concerns the article " Organizing the CWA White Collar Workers") March Young Spartacus Militant Pledge Fund N.Y. Printers Demand Unionization 13 Mar 31, 1934 For the 4th International (By the International Secretariat, League of Communist-Internationalists, Geneva, March 1934) Appeal of the Communist-Internationalists to the Workers of the World The Bankruptcy of the Leadership Which is the Way Out The Proletariat Must Forge a New Weapon The Proletariat Can Crush Fascism A Program of Action Workers of the World Reviewing the News, by Bill Tammany Hall "Success" of British C.P. Letters to the Editor- Another Opinion on the Furriers' Situation, by Leon Koenig Terroristic Methods Democracy in International Editor's Reply, by James P. Cannon Unconvincing Arguments The Criterion of the Mass Consistent Principle Sick-Bed Repentance 992 New Subs! Shachtman on Tour New Castle Youngstown Stalinists Frustrated Stalinist Hoodlums Mobilize Dealing With the Disrupters Shachtman on Tour Schedule March of Events The A. F. of L. Bureaucracy The Role of Roosevelt The Philippines The New York Post and Civic Virtue International Agitation For Deported Youth Add New Names to Pledge Fund to Sustain Militant The Pledgers "Expert" Deals Foul Blow at the N.Y. Teachers, by H.L. A Storm of Protest Organize the Unemployed The Betrayal of the Auto Workers A. F. of L. Sabotage and Treachery The Role of Roosevelt An Old Lesson Taught Again The Task of the Militants Plan Early Publication of the "New International" Theoretical Organ of Revolutionary Marxism Out in May Bellussi Gets 30 Days Stay Greek Workers' Club Lecture (On war and the 4th International) 500 at Cannon Lecture on International Program Lecture Course on the Subject to Follow Successful Meeting CWA Delegations March in Protest at Washington Explaining the "New Deal" Program A Tail to the Socialist Kite Attempts to Split the Amalgamated Hotel Workers The Opportunists in Home Relief Workers Body One Year of Roosevelt's New Deal, by Arne Swabeck Aid to Big Financiers Government Money Flows Standardizing on a Lower Level Unemployment and Reduced Hours The Real Aim of the New Deal Inside the C.C.C. Camps, by Carlos Hudson International Notes Lithuania Germany The Left Movement in Poland, by Victor Effects of Crises Trade Union Debacle The Internal Regime In the Party The Opposition The Right Wing and Labor Party, by J.G. Wright April TM Q2 1934 14 Apr 7, 1934 All Together Against Reaction on May Day (By the New York City Committee, Communist League of America) On Father Coughlan 4 Deported Youth in Grave Danger in Hitler Germany The Nazi Program Fascist Elections Dryer Taken to Court by A.F. of L. Official End of the New York Taxi Strike, by Thomas Stamm Politics in the Strike Bloc With Stalinists Tammany and the Socialists Contradictions Come Out Future Lines Appeal to the Young Workers of the World Committee Organized to Aid Anthony Bellussi Arrest Leaders of The Cuban Labor Movement A Veteran Militant Reviewing the News, by Bill Manuilsky Blames Stalin Senator Thayer and the Power Trust "Holy Joe" McKee The Police and the Taxi Strike The C.P. Convention--A Forecast Letters to the Editor- From a C.P. Member "The Menace of Trotskyism" Merely Tactical Differences From a I.L.D. Member Pledge Fund 20 New Pledges Previously Reported 1014 New Subs! Over the Top! Shachtman Tour Schedule Russian Bulletin Organization Notes_ New York City Conference Organized Labor Under the N.R.A. The Auto "Settlement" NRA Tightens Grip to Prevent Strikes The Wagner Bill Railroad Struggle Left to President Wage Increases Herald Further Inflation March of Events, by Jack Weber The Period of Concessions Closing The Open Shop Drive Dividing the Movement Bourgeois Nightmares 15 Apr 14, 1934 Movement on Behalf of Four Deported Germans Grows Non-Partisan Defense Committee Initiates the Movement in the United States Protest Movement Grows Rousing Meetings On Shachtman Tour Several Meetings In Chicago Order May Day Special Edition Of the Militant After the C.W.A. Disproof of Roosevelt's Claims Need of Unemployment Insurance Railroad Robins and Gras for Work in Hotel Strike Hostile Rulings of Judge Fascists Attack Rivera Cuban Arrests Club Plan Drive for 1000 More Subs The International Bulletin Minneapolis Workers Fight Starvation Program, by W.K. Militant Demonstrations of Ten Thousand Unemployed at City Hall Refuses to Receive Committee Cops Throw Tear Gas Bombs Arrest of Committee Fighting Qualities of Workers Stalinist Policy For the United Front Important Notice N.Y. Conference Against War Is Pacifist Affair Cannon to Speak On War and the 4th International Anti-Fascist Dinner For Bellussi Arrested June 17 Speakers at Dinner Reviewing the News, by Bill The C.P. Convention Convention Highlights Horse Thieves and Politicians LaGuardia--S.P.--C.P. Suicide Letters to the Editor- (Next 4 articles) The Furriers Again, by Jackinson Expulsion from I.L.D. Los Angeles Milliners, by Samuel Meyers Disruptionist Policy A Pacifist Morass, by M.G. Pledge Fund An Appeal to Our Sympathizers New Pledgers Shachtman on Tour Williston, N.D., by A.G. Miller Minneapolis, by Wm. Curran Speech on "Austrian Events" Downtown Meeting St. Paul Meeting More About St. Paul Under the N.R.A. Federal Union and Company Unions Dr. Wirt and the NRA Open Shop and Company Unions Mrs. Pinchot Says Wall Street Rules Johnson The Cuban Situation After Grau (Translated from "Rayo", organ of the Bolshevik-Leninist Party of Cuba) The Petty Bourgeois Farce Position of the Bolshevik-Leninists The Fight for Revolutionary Juntas C.P. Loses its Bearings The Duty of the Vanguard "Braintrust" Conspiracy, by G.R. Patriots to the Defense Wm, A, Wirt from Gary A Centrist Attack on Marxism, by Leon Trotsky A "Non-Orthodox" Point of View The Class Theory of Society Ideas and Classes Historic Role of Classes Echoes of Bernstein The Austrian Constitution A Year of Roosevelt's New Deal, by Arne Swabeck Article III The NRA Illusion Unionism the Issue Role of Craft Unionism Basic Policy of Capitalists Force for Union Organization Union at Crossroads The Labor Front Shachtman Tour Schedule Russian Bulletin Brownsville Relief Demonstration Harlem Workers Club Fascists in N.Y. 16 Apr 21, 1934 Reaction Hounds Trotsky Organize a Fight for the Right of Asylum in U.S. The United Front--For and Against Asylum U.S. Once a Refuge for Exiles 50,000 Manifestoes How Trotsky Lived and Worked in Exile Before And Was Deported from Country to Country London Congress Ten Years of Exile War and More Deportation New York in 1917 1917 Revolution Spectre of Communism in The Fourth International, by James P. Cannon (Alternate spelling of "Specter") Reactionaries Strike at Leon Trotsky The Political Meaning of the Attack Why They Fear the Fourth International The Real Issues Break Through No Refuge in Capitalist Countries Under the NRA Injunction Based on NRA Trust Busters Plan Fight Profits Increase Under NRA Social Origins of Crime "Triple Unionism" by W. Lenin on Trade Union Tactics New Method of Disruption Militant Builders How Coover Does It New Subs Shachtman Tour Schedule Help the Cuban Struggle Nazis Violate Tomb Of Eckstein Austrian Fighters Sentenced The Stalinist Conference League Statement to Conference (By New York Local, Communist League of America) March of Events, by Jack Weber All Eyes to France Uniting of the Forces of Reaction Fascist or Proletarian Dictatorship? The Farmer and American Imperialism The Farmers as Social Anchor Once More on Centrism, by Leon Trotsky Trotsky Answers the Criticism of Dutch O.S.P. Paper "De Fakkel" on Centrism Centrism and Centrism Stages of Development Left Centrist Groupings The London-Amsterdam Bureau Old Arguments of the Stalinists From Marxist Quality to Mass Quantity Discussion Article On the Resolution of the National Youth Committee, by Bernard M. Landau The Tasks of the National Youth Committee, by Nathan Gould Sectarian Organization Education and Mass Work Necessary Steps Who Lost the National Income? by George Roberts An Analysis of Facts and Figures Regarding Wages and Dividends Wages in 1931 Dividing the National Income Bosses' Income Stood Up Commodity Prices The 59 Cent Dollar Wages and Interest Dutch Aid Hitler Reviewing the News, by Bill L'Humanite and Liberte Stalin and Kemal Pasha H. George Invents a Plot "Vanguard of the Bourgeoisie" "Against Fascism--For the Fourth International" For the Fourth International The Historic Declaration of the Four Organizations at Paris (Signed by E. Bauer--International Left Opposition (Marxist-Leninist), J. Schwab--S.A.P. (Socialist Workers Party of Germany) J.P. Schmidt--O.S.P. (Independent Socialist Party of Holland) and K. Sneevliet--R.S.P. (Revolutionary Socialist Party of Holland) Robins and Gras Sentenced The International Bulletin Pledge Fund The Pledgers Labor Groups Protest Action of Dutch Government Organizations Signing Protest Labor Conference Sends Protest 17 Apr 28, 1934 All Out to Madison Square Garden on May Day!, by James P. Cannon Revolutionary Workers March Under the Banner of the Communist League of America Madison Square and Union Square Socialists and Communists Who Are the Revolutionary Workers! Party Meeting or United Front? The Stand of the Communist League The Road to the United Front May Day The Record of the Past Year Result of False Policies The Road of the United Front The Struggle in the U.S. Lenin's May Day Appeal to the Russian Workers, by V.I. Lenin, May 1, 1896 The "United Front", by W. Mass Basis for Common Struggle "United Front With Individuals" "New "Generals' for Old" Playing the Fascist Game Payless Furlough for N.Y. Teachers, by H.L. Second Wage Cut The Teachers' Enemy The Teachers' Union Reform the Union March of Events, by Jack Weber Japan's Monroe Doctrine for Asia Japanese Uncertainty The Danger of Waiting Roosevelt and Nationalization What is the Meaning of Rakovsky's Surrender?, by Leon Trotsky Center Shifted to West The Struggle for Industrialization Defeats of the Proletariat The Example of Kirov Effects of Isolation Hitler Aided Stalin Light Will Come From West Cuban Revolution, by M. Garcia Villareal Stalinism Kneels to American Imperialism Reasons for the Defeat Road to Emancipation Opened Confusing the Masses A Treasonable Capitulation New Revolutionary Explosion Impending America vs Japan in Latin America, by C.C. Japanese Exports Tendency Alarms U.S. U.S. Exports to South America Do the Figures Spell War? The Collapse of the Disarmament Bubble, by G.R. Bankruptcy of "Peace" Agencies Peace Pacts--and Wars Reviewing the News, by Bill Statesmen at Albany Tammany Gang Chief Dropped "History" by Sam Don The Facts The Hosanna Chorus The Revolutionary Union The C.I. Open Letter Cleveland Convention of the C.P., by Arne Swabeck The Events of Four Years They Learned Nothing Repeat the Old Errors Philadelphia Branch and the Militant 400 Hail Move for New Defense at Bellussi Meet Speakers Warmly Received Advocate Non-Partisan Organization Stalinist Hoodlums Attack Shachtman L.A. Meeting San Francisco Meeting, by Florence Wyle Militant is Barred From Canada Young Spartacus May 18 May 5, 1934 Left Currents in the S.P., by James P. Cannon The Revolutionary Policy Committee Dangers Facing the Left Wing The State and Revolution For Arming the Workers The Workers' Councils and the Struggle for Power Necessary Amendment to Program Leader of the Spanish C.P. Resigns Post In the New York May Day Parade (Photo) Marching Under the Banner of the Communist League (Photo) Capitalists of All Countries Close Their Doors to Leon Trotsky Sudden Death of A.A. Buehler Terror in Hitler Germany "America First" Parade is Fiasco At Minneapolis, by R. Traitors in the Labor Ranks Fight for the United Front Greatest May Day in the History Of New York Labor Movement Mexican Police Seize International Communists Com. Cora Duff Dead (Obituary) Shachtman Speaks at St. Louis Meet Reviewing the News, by Bill "Democratic" Traditions "Tricks of the Press" Bert Wolfe Shachtman Meeting at K.C., by F.S. Old and New Organization Forms, by Hugo Oehler Remoulding Workers' Organizations (Variant Spelling of "Remolding") Shop Delegate Bodies New Form to the Fore Utilize Federal Unions The Answer to the NRA Cleveland Convention of the C.P., by Arne Swabeck (Continued from last issue) New "Federation of Labor" Fluctuations of Membership Under the NRA Oneal on the Communist Sickness, by O.W. Watters Two Sides of the NRA Statement of Jack Hackverdian, by Jack Hackverdian Paterson Silk Workers Club To Extend Organization Foundations for a Communist Youth League, by Martin Abern Youth and Militarism Preparing For War, by W. Not Disarming, but Rearming "Congresses" Against War Hearst Speaks Out Another Hearst Editorial Talks of "World Revolution" Decisive Struggles Approach In Spain The Workers' Alliance New Alignment of Proletariat Labor and the New Deal, by S. Fisher Violating Codes Civil Liberties Survey "Protecting" Labor Rights Railroad Pay Cuts March of Events, by Jack Weber Diplomacy at the Breaking Point The Attack on Labor Deepens Who is Aided, Who is Not? The Crisis in the Pocketbook Makers' Union What the Code Provides Role of the "Fraternal Club" Who is Responsible Incompetence of Officials Walinsky and his Gang New Administration Needed Mobilize the Workers Wage Standards Destroyed Program of Demands United Front Against Hooliganism in L.A. (By Allen Stiller, Sec'y L.A. Branch, A.W.P.) Statement of Los Angeles A.W.P. Wipe Out This Hooliganism The Whole Labor Movement Of Los Angeles Must Unite to Prevent a Repetition of the Brooklyn Hall Scandal Hooligans! A Menace to the Whole Labor Movement Unite to Burn Hooliganism Out of the Labor Movement 19 May 12, 1934 New Trends in the Trade Union Movement, by Arne Swabeck Leaders Under Fire New Forces in the Unions Rank and File Revolts Officials in a Dilemma Danger of Premature Splits Trend Towards Industrial Unionism "United Front" in Chicago, by Norman Satir Stalinists Celebrate May Day by Hooligan Attack on International Communists on Parade A Hooligan Attack The "Leader" of the Hooligans Dental Mechanics Strike at Baltimore Labor Board Steps In Partial Victory for Union Young Socialists and Spartacus Youth Sponsor United Front Bulletin Discussion at the Conference Yipsel Amendment New York's May Day in Review, by B. Minneapolis Union Prepares For Action, by R. Three Thousand Transport Workers Organize Forces to Fight For Demands Workers Flock to Union Coal Yard Workers in Vanguard Role of Labor Board Wolinsky Gang Seize Control of Pocketbook Union Reactionary Elements Progressive Forces Divided Reviewing the News, by Bill Death of Woodin The Police and the Crooks The Daily Worker and the "Renegades" Dope From the Hop-Joints On "Shorty" Buehler and Cora Duff, by George Clarke A Revolutionist Since 1913 Moving Spirit of Kansas City Branch "Don't Mourn But Organize" Shachtman Meeting in Davenport, by Betty Roland The Cuban Revolution on the Defensive, by Thomas Stamm Advance of Reaction Perspective of Struggles Democratic Demands Situation in U.S. Terror in the Imperial Valley, by Harry Ross Methods of Intimidation Red Scare in the News Pledge Fund Minneapolis Rail Workers Organize Program of Demands Executive Committee Elected Cause of High Dues March of Events, by Jack Weber The New German Decrees "Iron Heel" Legislation The Value of Organization The New York Post and the Middle Class Before the Socialist Party Convention, by Albert Glotzer Groupings in the Party Basis Causes of the Groupings Roots in the International Situation Probing the Disputes Nazis Exploit Winter Help World Revolution or World Fascism, by Joseph S. Giganti Louis Fisher Slays "Trotskyism" Again, by Jack Weber Cause of Rakovsky's Capitulation "Socialism in One Country" Trotsky's Position What Stalin Once Wrote Industrialisation (Variant spelling of "Industrialization") Who Killed the Comintern? "Trotsky's World Revolution" Propaganda of the Hirelings Close-up of Stalinism The Imperialist Conflicts Over the Chinese Markets, by Hugo Oehler The Struggle for China International Policy Decisive Enlarging the Contradictions The U.S. and England Upset "Balance of Power" Militant Builders The New Subs Theatre Party The International Position of the Revolutionary Policy Committee, by James P. Cannon Which Way for the R.P.C. Internationalism--Paramount Question Against the Second International! A Bad "Strategy" The Role of Centrism The Marxist Fight Against Centrism The Revolutionary Way Out Waukegan Meeting, by O.A. Watters 20 May 19, 1934 The Johnson Bill and Credit to the U.S.S.R., by Thomas Stamm Purpose of the Loans The Russian Market Soviet Union Needs Credit Pressure on Soviet Union Fight for Soviet Credits! N.Y. Youth Conference Against War Bulletin Slogans of the Day Point of Conflict No Agreement Reached Second Strike Wave Under the N.R.A., by Arne Swabeck Pitched Battles The Strike Waves Under NRA Issue is Organization Trotsky Remains Without Place of Asylum; Nazi Paper Demands Banishment to Distant Island Trotsky Behind the Troubles in France The Solitary Writer Seeking Refuge. What Was Found in a Neukoelin Barrack Trotsky Undermines Germany! New Court Battle For Freedom of Mooney First Appeal to U.S. Courts The Case of Mr. Dillinger, by Carlos Hudson A High Class Bandit Flower of Capitalism Doriot Expelled From French C.P. Record of Doriot February Events C.P. Rejects United Front French Workers Begin to Act Leninist Influence Grows Statement of Non-Partisan Labor Defense on German Deportees, by Herbert Solow, Sec'y. Provisional Committee for Non-Partisan Labor Defense (From Press Service of Non-Partisan Labor Defense) Romain Rolland Joins Protest Organization Notes- The League is Growing on the Pacific Coast Truth About Dachau Told by Manchester Guardian March of Events, by Jack Weber Amter's United Front with Fascists Completing the Cycle of Folly Petty-Bourgeois Cringing! The Real Significance of Rakovsky's Capitulation (From "La Verite"--Paris) Before the Detroit Convention Of the Socialist Party, by Albert Glotzer The Paris Conference Of the 2nd International Leading Role of German Party Wels Defends Policy in Germany Polish Bund Leads Fight Right Wing Dominates Congress Resolution of Polish Bund Left Wing Confuses Issues Left Tendencies Grow Perspectives of the Fight A Critical Analysis of the American Workers Party, by Felix Morrow The Political Evolution of the C.P.L.A. The Past of the A.W.P. December Conference Further Analysis Needed The Role of the Party "Too Much Better" Editorial Needed Now: A New Defence Organization, by James P. Cannon (Variant spelling of "Defense") Crime and Economics, by Carlos Hudson Starving Men Steal Prison Statistics The Economic Factor in Crime Toward the National Workers' Alliance in Spain, by Andres Nin (Editorial in"La Autorcha", new fortnightly organ of the Spanish Communist League--Bolshevik-Leninists--May 1, 1934) Vitality of Alliance Lesson of Experiences For a National Conference New York Organization Notes Twelve New Members in One Week Reviewing the News, by Bill Mike Gold the Mathematical Wizard Politicians and Their Price We Are Challenged American Traditions--A Fable 21 May 26, 1934 Minneapolis Shows the Way, by F.K. Militant Mass Picket Line Routs Scabs, Cops, Special Deputies and Thugs and Stops All Commercial Transport Building Trades in Sympathy Strike; Womens Auxiliary Active in Fight; Workers' Spirit Soars All Transport Stopped Battle at the Market Bosses Try Terror Miserable Role of Stalinists Telegram to The Militant, by K. Learn From Minneapolis, by James P. Cannon The Message of Minneapolis Mass Action The Sympathetic Strike The Bolshevik Militants Non-Partisan Labor Defense Protests Police Attack on Workers Youth Demonstration Against War And Fascism on May 30th Stalinists Force Split Mobilize for May 30 Reviewing the News, by Bill Gigolos and Kings May 1st and May 17th The Crisis and the Socialist Party Olgin on Browder's Masterly Report The Foreign Policy of Japan Japan's Claim to Hegemony British Policy Anti-Soviet Policy Strike of Los Angeles Longshoremen The Railroad Wage Settlement, by Weaver Labor Leaders and Capitalists in Mutual Appreciation Workers' Pressure Forces a Change Another Sell-Out Accomplished Who Will Lead the Workers? Militant Builders Second Club Plan Drive Ends August 1st New Subs Complete Record And "Underground Union", by Thomas Stamm "No Influence on Teachers' Movement "Union" Goes Underground Fights Teachers' Union March of Events British Imperialism in Retreat Threat of Japanese Bonapartism The Soviet Union Slowly Encircled Litvinov and the League of Nations "New Group" For a "New Party", by Max Shachtman The Gitlow Group and the Field Clique Form a "Principled Bloc" The Negotiations with Gitlow Group Fundamental Questions Ambiguous Formulations "Socialism in One Country" Declaration of Four The Paramount Question Policy of the League The "Pair of Deuces" "Deuces" Become Allies League not "Radical" Enough Mutual Amnesty Critical Analysis of the A.W.P., by Felix Morrow The Political Meaning of "Adaption to the American Scene" What Sectarianism Means False Characterization of C.P. Origin of False Analysis Relics of Reformism Who Are the "Marxists" No "Simple" Analysis The Left Face of the Socialist Party, by Albert Goldman Impetus to Revolutionary Elements No Attraction in Comintern Heterogeneous Elements The Middle-West Group A Typical Centrist Group Reformist Theories Revolutionary Policy Committee Struggle for Leadership Gist of the Question Fourth International Manifesto Darrow Speaks for the Middle Class, by Hugo Oehler Darrow Speaks for Middle Class Pressure on the Workers Who is the NRA For? Finance Capital and the New Deal Wolinsky--Bosses' Agent Anti-Nazi Demonstration in N.Y., by Harry Strang United Front In Action Meeting in Times Square June 22 Jun 2, 1934 Strike Wave Sweeps Country Union Recognition Gained by Militant Minneapolis Battles, by James P. Cannon Victory is an Inspiration to Workers Everywhere General Strike Looms in Toledo Background of the Struggle Tricked by Labor Board No Delay on General Strike! Unite in Support of Toledo! The Sprit of the Blue Eagle (Political cartoon) Longshoremens' Strike Ties Up Pacific Coast Ports, by Florence Wyle Longshoremen Strike All Pacific Ports Bosses Want Job Control for Company Union The "Red" Issue Enters the Strike, by Fred Crique General Strike the Answer if Troops Are Called Out Communist League Makes New Gains On Pacific Coast At the Minneapolis City Market "The Battle of Deputy Run" The Battle of "Deputies Run" How the Strike Was Organized Organizing the Strike The Details of Organization An Effective Strategy of Picketing Concentration of Mass Picketing Handling Stool-Pigeons Minneapolis Strike Reveals Splendid Organization and Militancy Support From Other Unions Workers Show Fighting Ability Reviewing the News. by Bill A Professor Speaks Democracy and the T.U.U.L. The "Higher Strategy" of Stalin Police Brutality Strikers vs. Labor Leaders Roosevelt, the Friend of Labor The Strike in the Bay District National Tour Finds League Advancing, by Max Shachtman League Views Receive Serious Attention S.P. Members Attend Meetings The Stalinist Party in Decline Other Hoodlum Tactics Fail Excellent Recruits for the League Picnic June 24th (To greet the arrival of "New International") On the Political Scene in Mexico The Electoral Campaign May Day in Mexico City March of Events, by Jack Weber "Stop Fooling with Labor"! Finance Capital to the Attack Who is Bigger?" The Road to Fascism Positions of Conflicting Groups in the Socialist Party, by Albert Glotzer The R.P.C. and Its Program The Fundamental Questions The R.P.C. R.P.C. Program The Question of the State "Reforming" the 2nd International Under the Iron Heel of Chiang Kai Shek, by Lucifer Theoretical Organ Out July 1st (The "New International," the article lists features and authors in the first issue) Critical Analysis of the American Workers Party, by Felix Morrow What is Its Position On Internationalism A Lesson in "Law and Order", by William Kitt All Ready for the Big Battle Women Active on Firing Line Women on Picket Line! The Women's Auxiliary Demonstration at City Hall A Brush with Deputies Women--Into the Class Struggle! Role of the League in Strike 23 Jun 9, 1934 Partial Victory Gained By Toledo Workers Ask for Government Intervention A. F. of L. Leaders Force Retreat Mighty Demonstration of Solidarity Socialist Party Does Its Part Mooney Appeal Goes to the U.S. Supreme Court (Includes a letter from Tom Mooney appealing for funds to be used for his legal defense) Roosevelt's New Cuban Treaty, by Hugo Oehler Socialist Party Adopts "Militant" Position At Detroit National Convention, by James P. Cannon League in Campaign to Build Organization and Press Defend Thaelmann-Torgler Nation Wide Strike Looms Throughout Steel Industry Mighty Attack on Company Union Fortress Planned The Fear of the Strike Spreading Will the Union Fight it Out? Strike on Pacific Coast Extends to Shipyards, by Fred Crique Longshoremen Stand Ground General Strike Sentiment Growing Reviewing the News, by Bill The Stalinist United Front with God Trotsky, Thaelmann, and Stool-Pigeons Radek and the League of Nations Steel Facts and Figures, by Weaver What Did the Owners Get? On Whom Can the Workers Rely Capital and Labor Under the NRA National Tour Shows League Influence, by Max Shachtman League Continues Gains in Frisco. by Fred Crique I.L.D. Refuses to Defend Prisoners Weirton Steel Mills, by Irving Oklin The Union Prepares for Strike How Weir Wins His Elections A Serious Struggle is Impending New York Local Arranges Picnic March of Events, by Jack Weber Biro-Bidjan Contrast with Palestine The Question of Freedom Defense of the Soviet Union Will the Soviet Union Join the League of Nations? Petty Bourgeois Pacifists Will Greet This Move What Will the Comintern Do? What Will the German Stalinists Say? Need for Fourth International Militant Builders "Minneapolis Shows the Way" The Complete Record of Second Drive Mussolini Sets An Example of "Disarmament" A Critique of the Draft Program of The American Workers Party, by Arne Swabeck Editorial Note The Minneapolis Strike New Attacks on the Unemployed New Youngstown Drivers Union, by P. A New Type of Strike Leaders Bellussi's Reply to the I.L.D. Outlawing Strikes The Wagner Bill Dispute, by Hugo Oehler Most Sinister Aspect of the Bill Why Labor Leaders Support Bill New York United Front in Support of Strikes Anti-War Issue of Young Spartacus New York Youth Demonstrate The Other Youth Demonstration 24 Jun 16, 1934 Roosevelt's Program For "Social Insurance", by Hugo Oehler I.L.A. Leaders Weaken Pacific Coast Tie-Up, by Fred Crique I.L.A. Leaders Weaken Strike Good Programs Not Carried Out The Stalinists in the Strike Mistakes of the League Minneapolis Strike - An Answer to Its Defamers, by James P. Cannon How the Strike Was Organized When is the Time for Strike Settlement? What the Strike Settlement Means The Eggs in the Eagle's Nest (Political Cartoon) Steel Union Letter to Roosevelt Build the League and Press Steel Workers Union In Meeting to Decide Action, by Arne Swabeck Mike Tighe is Conniving to Surrender Demands Steel Trust Names Its Own Board Reactionaries Prepare Treachery Rely Only on Your Own Mass Power Browder "Exposes" Strike "Sell-Out" In Minneapolis, by Clem Forsen Reviewing the News, by Bill Minneapolis and Dunne Fascist "Victories" League Activities, by L.G. (Next 3 articles are on this topic) Chicago Hears Report On Minneapolis Strike Public Trial Clears Militant Worker Philadelphia Branch Increases Activities Sidelights From the Great Battle of the Minneapolis Workers, by C.H. Mexican Nazis Attack Trotsky, by C.C. From the Militants (The next two articles are on this topic) The Farmers and the Minneapolis Strike, by Clem Forsen California Ordinances Against the Reds, by Clem Forsen March of Events, by Jack Weber The Textile Crisis The Workers and the Forces of Production Company Unionism Smash Company Unions! Stalinist Record in the Cuban Revolution, by Thomas Stamm Stalinists Come to Aid of Class Enemy Daily Workers Gives Assistance Lying Out of the Whole Cloth The "Insurrection" of September 29 Not An Insurrection But a Putsch New York Teachers Union Fights Red-Baiting, by H.L. Persecuting Protesting Teachers Union Members Defeat Demagogue After the Socialist Party Convention Old Guard to Flaunt Convention Decisions Old Guard Renews Threat of Split "Militants" Afraid of Themselves Split in the S.P. is Inevitable The Foreign Policy of the Soviet Union Lenin's Teachings Forgotten The Understanding With French Imperialism How Pravda Explains Manoeuver (variant spelling of "Maneuver") Soviet Union in Greater Danger The Destruction of the Third International The Militant Pledge Fund The Pledgers Militant Builders The Complete Record of Second Drive N.Y. Independent Printers Union, by P.S. N.Y. Picnic Sunday, June 24th 25 Jun 23, 1934 Insurance For Jobless Depends on Labor, by D.B. Roosevelt's Message Reflects Pressure of Discontent Longshoremen Refuse Surrender Recovery For the Farmer, by G. Roberts One Example of Curtailed Production Who Pays the Price? Agricultural Production to be Forced Backward Union Barred at NRA Office New Deal Marches Ahead (Political Cartoon) Organization & Press Drive Steel Workers Union Retreats, by Arne Swabeck Strike Plans Deferred Bill Green's Proposal What Was Lacking? Steel Workers Should Not be Deceived The Battle Remains Inevitable Fight to Oust Wolinsky, by N.D.F. How the Union Officials Work for the Bosses What Must be Done Now Wolinsky Gang Breaks Union Meeting French Labor Parties Ignore Storm Signals, by A.R. Decisive Issues Moving to the Fore The Danger of False Slogans And in the Socialist Party Reviewing the News, by Bill The S.P. "Communist" Declaration Recent "Liberal" Moves by La Guardia The Youth and War Role of the Stalinists In Minneapolis Strike, by Clem Forsen On the Eve of the Strike The First Day of the Strike The Gathering of Forces The Saturday Events What Happened Tuesday Question Box Y.C.L. Holds Seventh National Convention, by Joseph Carter 300% Turnover in Three Years In the Trade Unions Militant Builders Six More Weeks to Go Complete Record Pledge Fund March of Events, by Jack Weber Fascism and the Junkers Fascism as a Bridge Fascism Losing its Social Base The Big Bourgeoisie Stalinist Record in the Cuban Revolution, by Thomas Stamm (Continued from last Issue) Necessity of Tactical Manoeuvers (Variant spelling of "Maneuvers") A Retreat in the Face of Imperialists Who Are the Owners of Cuba? Surrendering the Struggle Appeal For Jewish-Arab Workers Solidarity A Visit to Tom Mooney at San Quentin, by Harry Ross Entering the Prison The Class Fighter Inseparable From the Movement Mooney's Spirit is in the Class Struggle Unshakable Faith in His Class No Time To Lose Big Tasks Ahead After the Bulgarian Coup d'Etat, (by E.T. in "Unser Wort") The Strike Wave and the Role of the NRA, by Hugo Oehler NRA in the First Strike Wave The Capitalist Plans Aim of the New Deal The Present Task Results of the New Deal Organization-Press Campaign Receipts Penalty of Wrong Trade Union Policy Presenting a False Position "Leaders" Fail to Advance With Workers The Rival Unions Labeled "The Opposition" A Policy of Confusion and Disintegration Protest N.Y. City Police Terror, by A.W. Paul Hooliganism in Harlem Cannon Lecture on the Minneapolis Strike 26 Jun 30, 1934 What is Happening in Fascist Germany?, by Arne Swabeck Worthless Speculation Von Papen's Program Too Many Fists What the New Program Means Monthly Review New International Comes Off Press Factions Struggle For Control of the Socialist Party Right Wing Threatens Split "No Compromise" No Criticism of Labor Fakers or NRA Pious Hopes for "Peace" Conciliatory Gestures R.P.C.-Militant Merger Another Stalinist "Strike" Organization-Press Campaign Paves Way for Big Advances of Communist League, by Harry Strang Receipts (Since last report) Minneapolis Union Forcing Action on Wage Demands Conference of Unions Prepares for Shutdown Thursday, June 28, is Date for Unity Meeting A. F. of L. Moves Against Pacific Coast Dock Strike, by D.E. West Coast Strike "Red Scare" Raised in San Francisco Labor Council San Francisco, June 23 The Ground for the Attack Reactionaries Act "Red-Hunt" Voted Down For Labor Solidarity Seattle, by Harry Ross Seattle, Smith's Cove Oakland Oakland, Calif., June 18 Terms of Rejected Settlement Committee Moves to Appeal Case of Robins and Gras Show Up Labor Board Reviewing the News, by Bill Dangerous Propaganda For God--For King and Country Another Honest Politician A Royal Socialist Midwife Brain Trust at Work Tactics at Minneapolis, by Clem Forsen General Strike Movement The Strategy of the Fight United Front Policy Prospects of a General Strike Strike Sidelights, by H. Question Box Imperial Valley Notes Pledge Fund Militant Builders Local New York Climbs to the Top; Minneapolis Branch Takes Second Place Complete Record No Time to Lose Big Tasks Ahead March of Events, by Jack Weber Contraction of the Stalinist Bureaucracy The Bonapartist Danger Build New Parties The Infallibility of Stalinism The Burning Question in France (From "La Verite," June 8, 1934 Toward Opportunism or Toward Marxism---There Is No Other Road Conversation With a Comrade From the Saint-Denis District For Unity There Must be a Vanguard Party If No Party Exists We Must Create a New One Reaction and Fascism "Soviets Without Communists" The Struggle Against War Compromises and Compromises A Falsified Biography of Lenin, by Thomas Stamm False Picture of Lenin No Word of Lenin's Ideas Recovery "For the Farmers", by George Roberts No Solution for the Agricultural Crisis Is Possible on a Capitalist Basis Opening New Homesteads Present-day Capitalism in the U.S. Why Agrarian Crisis is Insoluble "Too Many Farmers" Turing the Clock Backwards The Farmers' Way Out Strikes and the National Guard, by Al Dasch The Police and Strikes Strikes Transform the Worker Role of the National Guard Tasks of Our Youth Minneapolis Notes The Organizer, Weekly paper of General Drivers No.574, Minneapolis, Vol 1, No 1., by H. Post Frame-Up in MPLS The "Rank and File Opposition" (Extract from a Letter) Help Cuban Comrades Y.C.L. Convention, by Joseph Carter 300% Turnover in Three Years Trade Union Policy A "Mistake"--Who Made It? Student Youth Problem Need for a New Movement What the 73rd Congress Did for the Bosses, by Hugo Oehler Government Subsidies International Policies Unemployment Relief July TM Q3 1934 27 Jul 7, 1934 Hitler "Purges" Party in Bloody Reign of Terror, by Arne Swabeck Fascist Leaders Throw Off Middle Class Ballast; Degenerate Character of Regime Revealed Human Refuse German Workers Prostrate The Custodians of Capitalism The Rallying Slogans of Fascism Mussolini's Advice Capitalist Reaction Strengthened Fascist Base Narrowed A Corroded Party The Stalinist "Contribution" For a New Revolutionary Party Old Guard Routs Militants In New York S.P. Convention Militants Pussyfoot Crushing Policy of Old Guard Humiliation of Thomas Thomas Appeals to Hillquit Militants Evade Issue No Principled Struggle No Will to Fight General Strike Near in Frisco After Killings New Address Housewarming New Truck Drivers Strike Impends in Minneapolis Drivers Union Prepares Strike Entire Labor Movement Backs 574 General Strike Possible Lies and Evasions A Real Industrial Union The Union's Answer Preparing to Strike Mass Parade Military Coup d'Etat In Latvia, by Paul Schwalbe The Program of Ulmanis Rests on Military Force Aimed at the Workers Workers Without Leadership Back the League In New Drive Broad Silk Dept in Silk Union Backs 7 Expelled Militants The Albert (Roy) Case Demand Open Investigation Militant Policy Bears Fruit Keller's Charges Takes Worker from Job Reviewing the News, by Bill "Heil Hitler!" Hitler and Capone The Fascist Danger Stalinism and Germany Voodooism Bert Wolfe Question Box The Chicago Friends of The Militant Club, by J. Ruby Pledge Fund No Time to Lose Big Tasks Ahead Militant Builders March of Events, by Jack Weber Appraisal of the German Events The Fascist Hostages The Dregs of Society The White Terror, by Lucifer Stalinist Treachery in China The Trial of Chen Persecution of Communists Stalinist Capitulators A Despicable Betrayal Nemesis of a Traitor Voluntary Surrenders "Testimony" of Traitors Another Capitulator Speaks Degeneracy of Stalinism Business Slows Down The Wisconsin State Socialist Party Convention Revolutionist and Reformist Positions Wisconsin Reformism Planks of Platform A Touch of Farce The Man on the Flying Trapeze, by S. The Record of Bill Dunne A Letter From a Comrade, by L.G. To the Saar Workers an Appeal by the I.S. From the International Secretariat of the League of Communist Internationalists (Bolshevik-Leninists) For the Status Quo Extra-Parliamentary Struggle for the Improvement of Living Conditions and Democratic Rights No Effective Struggle Without a United Front! Organize a Militia Against the Nazi Terror! S.P.G. and C.P.G. Have Failed! United Front of All Anti-Fascists! Hitler Can and Must be Defeated! Do not forget: Hitler must and will be defeated! Our International Press 28 Jul 14, 1934 Teamsters Join Dock Workers in Frisco Strike Bulletin Casey Affords the Pretext Comrade Thor Dead (Obituary) President Brown Teaches Tobin Lesson in Unionism 10,000 March in Big Labor Day Parade, by C.H. 10,000 in Greatest Parade in City's Labor History Up Nicollet Avenue Filled to Capacity "Why Wait Till Wednesday" Minneapolis Sidelights Housewarming Minneapolis Strikes Monday Mass Meeting of Local 574 Unanimously Accepts Call for Walkout; Repudiates Tobin-Bosses Red Scare Minneapolis Drivers Solid Behind Local Leadership Daniel Tobin Goes to Bat For the Bosses A Smashing Repudiation "We Plead Guilty" A Cowardly Appeal Couldn't Do a Thing Preparing the Sell-Out Bosses Went Wild When They Read This Squib "The 'Low and Odor' League" Red Herring Cover For Real Issues The Real Issue A "Startling" Discovery What Is This Communism? Strike Call of Local 574 The Agreement Violated by the Bosses The "Red Scare" Maneuver An Appeal for Solidarity Central Labor Union Backs Drivers' Local, by James P. Cannon St. Paul to Vote on Strike Reviewing the News, by Bill That Omnipresent "Zack Tendency" Rudolph Hess Defends Hitler and Murder Startling News "Holy Joe" McKee and Patriotic Whalen New Features in Second Strike Wave, by M.B. Militant Builders Complete Record Question Box Fierce Trade War Grips Entire World, by Hugo Oehler The Two Trade Wars America's Position The Crisis in Germany The Most Decisive Conflict Blending the Old With the New, by Bill War and the Fourth International to Appear Soon March of Events, by Jack Weber War Rumors England, Where Do You Stand? Stalinist Comments on the German Events Problems of Marxism, by Albert Goldman "Workers' Democracy" The Program of the A.W.P. The Dictatorship in Russia The Characteristics of the Transition Period Program Not Propaganda--the Issue The League Marches to New Victories Revolutionary Leadership Vital Build the New Party Now! General Strike in Minneapolis Build the League! An Appeal to our Sympathizers Don't Be a Platonic Friend The Opportunity is Here Support Grows in Org-Press Drive Receipts (Since last report) Hitler's Dilemma, by G.C. The Crisis in Germany Unfavorable Trade Balance Wages Slashed Prices Rise The Master is Repaid The Man on the Flying Trapeze, by S. (Continued from last issue) United Front - Tobin and the Stalinists Cleveland Strike News, by P. Nailing a Few Brazen Lies The Disagreement on the Name A "Non-Aggression" Pact? Another Weisbord Trick Antonio Fierro Memorial Meeting How Not to Lead a Strike 29 Jul 21, 1934 Cops Fire on Unarmed Pickets 33 Shot In Minneapolis As Strikers Stop All Commercial Vehicles Unions Meet to Consider Call for General Strike Strike Headquarters in Command of District Farmers Rally to 574 Olsen Threatens Martial Law Bulletin Local 574 Appeals for Funds A.F.L. Misleaders Betray Frisco General Strike, by C.G.E. Capitalists Jubilant; Longshoremen Still Out A Phony Vote The "Election" Fake Steps to Break the Strike Waterfront Strike Not Over Stalinist Responsibility Terror Used by Bosses to Crush Strike Gives Word of Raids "Just Hoodlums," Declare Police Glass Front Smashed Brandish Clubs Green & Co. Knife Coast Labor Unions Green's Treachery Press Understood Green The "Holy" Contract Militant Pickets Close Alabama Textile Industry Bosses Fear to Open Mills Strike Now Tide of Strikes Sweeps Over the Entire Nation Reviewing the News The Capitalist Press and San Francisco Green--"The Lost Leader" "Lost" General Strikes Class Collaboration Strike Ends in Philadelphia S.K.F. Works, by Lou Roberts A Vicious Decision Police Terror Labor Skates Boycott Strike The Pledge Fund Campaign A Holy United Front in Mexico, by C.C. Com. Abramowitz Dead (Obituary) Question Box The Crisis in the New York Painters Union The Steamroller in Action A Bit of Fake Bravado Zausner on Offensive Red Baiting Tasks of the Left Wing March of Events, by Jack Weber The United Front in France The Psychology of Forgetting The United Front to Release Thaelmann Spain Movement Toward Unity Against Fascism Grows Catalonian Land Laws An Appeal for Our Cuban Comrades German Fascism Unmasked, by E.B. Discontent on Two Sides Roehm-Schleicher Combine Impossible The Hitler-Goebbels Legend The Struggle for "Morality" How Long Will Hitler Last? Italy and Germany Petty Bourgeois Discontent A Priceless Lesson In Mussolini's "Paradise", by Glee Taxes on Necessities Culture Under Fascism China, by P.K. Terror and Capitulation Grip Worker's Ranks The "Soviet Territory" Internal "Life" Significant Figures The Economic Crisis Make the Org-Press Drive a Success Funds Received in the Organization and Press Campaign (Since last report) Trade Union Strategy, by Arne Swabeck Unionism the Main Issue Recognition Still to Be Won Efforts to Smash Strike What About Minneapolis? Breaking Strike Solidarity Stalinist Foster Division The New International Brass Check Journalism The Boss Press and Frisco The Myth of the Food Shortage Food "Riot" Scares Anything Goes in Brass Check Press "All the News That's Fit to Print" A "Pro-Labor" Paper Militant Builders Bound Volumes 30 Jul 28, 1934 Troops Rule Minneapolis Police Arrest Cannon and Shachtman Drivers Ranks Solid Despite Provocation Protect Whose Lives? Union Gains Daily War Looms as Powers Clash Over Austria Imperialist Conflicts Underlie Austrian Situation Hitler's Desire For the "Anschluss" Mussolini Opposes Nazi Expansion War Against Soviet Russia Leon Trotsky in Danger Victim Denounces Police Lies, by Simon Barach Frisco League is Firm in Wave of Boss Terror Home of League Organizer Wrecked C.P. Taken Completely Off Guard Mayor Rossi Leads the Vigilantes 40,000 Join Mass Funeral for Harry Ness Goldman's Speech, by Albert Goldman Goldman's Funeral Oration Rush Funds for Cannon-Shachtman Defense Local 574 on Martial Law Farm Workers Strike in Ohio Shows Militancy Reviewing the News, by Bill "Democratic" Law and Order "And the Ass Spake" "It is Reported" War and Oil Roosevelt? No, Lovestone Civil Liberties Under the New Deal, by Glee Liberty Under the New Deal--The Record for 1933-34 (Published by the Civil Liberties Union) Militant Tone Roosevelt's Terror Why the Omissions? Militant Builders Second Drive Ends New Subs Last Week Complete Record Org--Press Campaign Receipts Special Note Question Box Goethals-Strikebreaker New Castle Unemployed Organize, by A.L.L. Movement Under Way Forward to New Positions Jean Tomasini Dead Place Orders for the New International Stalin Keeps His Promises The World of Labor Toward a Western European Congress of Workers Toward the New Party in Chile Regional Conference of the Catalonian Workers Alliance Robber Barons Rave at Crime Capitalism Breeds Crime Catching Suckers Who Pays the Press? Only One Way Out The Biggest Grab of All How Capitalism Reforms Itself "Status Quo Ante Bellum" "The Right Man for the Right Job" Pontius Investigates Pilate Daily Worker Tells All, by Thomas Stamm Circulation Figures Readers and Members Less than 4,000 for Steel The Significance of the United Front Between the C.P. and the S.P. in France, by P. Naville (Writing in "La Verite," July 6, 1934) A Non-Aggression Pact, (From "La Verite," July 6, 1934) Editorial- (Next two articles are editorials) Democracy--American Style Red-Baiting on the Coast Workers' Blood is Shed (Reprinted from "The Organizer," July 21, 1934) A Cold Blooded Provocation The Crime of the Strikers Workers! Speak Out in Protest August 31 Aug 4, 1934 Strikers Defy Olson Militia Drivers Force Release of 4 Leaders "Impartial" Military Rule Olson "Protects" the Strikers (Political Cartoon) Local 574 Makes Labor History in Great Struggle Frame-up Against League Leaders a Complete Collapse, by Max Shachtman Arrest of Cannon and Shachtman Union Leaders Stand Up Finger Prints Taken A Real "Scoop" Under Military Arrest "Shoot to Kill" Telegram to Olson A.F.L. Heads Check Strike In Stockyards Protest the Military Terror in Minneapolis Local 574 Issues Call for a Protest General Strike (Text of appeal from Local 574 for a general strike from the "Organizer" the union's daily strike bulletin) To the Trade Unions and the Working People of Minneapolis Union men of Minneapolis, what are you going to do about it? We shall fight for our rights to the bitter end! Resistance to tyranny is the beginning of freedom--Answer Olson's military tyranny with the General Strike of Protest! More Strikebreakers Reviewing the News, by Bill The Minneapolis "Organizer" A Tough Break for 200,000 Natives Laughs from the News The "Cardinal's Mistress" Goes to Mass Building Up Socialism and Tearing Down Capitalism Smile! Damn You, Smile! Capone Declines A Reminder Green Strikes at Labor in Blow at Sympathy Strike "A Grave Mistake" No Solidarity Green Bosses Unite--O.K. for Green Sharper Struggles in Strike Wave, by Arne Swabeck Deeper Meaning in Struggles The Bosses' Offensive Breaking the Craft Lines Unions--A Life and Death Issue Ossip Wolinsky "Resigns" Statement of the New Group For Workers Rights March of Events, by Jack Weber A Turn in the Business Trend Slump More Than Seasonal The Workers and the New Slump The French Parliamentary Crisis Question Box A Communist Radio Speech (Text of the radio address) The "Red Scare" Farce Labor's Weapon--the Strike The Role of Communists The Minneapolis Battle The Purpose of the Strike The Great Teachers Speak Hammond, Ind., July 26 (Article about the radio speech of Lydia Beidel) Minneapolis Sidelights -- by an Eye-Witness, by Jerry Kotz Second Offensive A Cop Vanishes Workers' Solidarity World of Labor Doriot United Front in the Saar Unemployed Revolt in Holland Preparing to Defend the Fatherland in Britain Editorial- A "Farmer-Labor" Strikebreaker Strike at Martial Law! Stalinist Zig-Zags, by Arne Swabeck The United Front 32 Aug 11, 1934 Fight Cripples Strike of New York Painters Internal Fight Splits Painters Wide Open Racketeering The "Brilliant" Strike A Leaf from Hitler's Book Playing Into Zausner's Hands General Strike in Knit Goods Trade Report Silver Shirts Arming in San Diego Link Between Nazis and Silver Shirts Collusion with Police and Soldiers 89,000 Represented as Illinois Jobless Organize Condemn Roosevelt Program For Abolition of Capitalism Militant Executive Board Detroit Automobile Workers Revolt Against Treacherous A. F. of L. Policy Danger of Craft Unionism ` "Patriotic Duty" Conservative Leadership Drivers Ranks Hold Firm as Bosses Committee of 166 Begins to Crack 574 Backed By Workers in Mass Meet "Confidence is Returning" Says Artful Dodger Roosevelt Very Discreet Omissions "Confidence is Returning" Credit Where It is Due For a Hot Time! (Excursion on the "Seagate" steamer chartered by the New York Local of the Communist League of America and the International Workers School for a moonlight sail up the Hudson to Bear Mountain and back.) Reviewing the News, by Bill "Father Divine" Hindenburg Famous Sayings that Made Headlines With the Daily Worker Staff Labor News from Mexico, by C.C. (Next two articles are on this topic) The Taxi Drivers Strike Stalinists Fail to Disrupt Meeting, by C.C. Org-Press Campaign Special Local New York Report Details of branch and individual contributions, grand total is $250.50) Registration Plan Fails A Freak Movement in L.A., by T.B. Father Divine - Browder's God Once Again on Cuba, by Latin American Department, C.L.A March of Events, by Jack Weber The Conspiracy Against the Unions Olson's Maneouver (Variant spelling of "Maneuver") American Fascism Starts to Drill! The United Front Question Box Pioneer Notes "War and the Fourth International" The Socialist Party -- In 1914 and Today Causes of Social-Chauvinism American Socialists in War An Appeal for Robins and Gras The Crisis in the Socialist Party, by Joseph Carter The Coming Referendum The Referendum Before the S.P. The Centrists Versus Right Wing The Socialists and War Starvation Wages for German Workers World of Labor Massacre in Chile Spain Spanish Yipsels Fight Opportunism New Party in Australia The United Front, by Arne Swabeck Stifling a Movement A Step Forward Bureaucrats Fear United Front A Practical Test The Task of the Socialist Worker Stalinist Foreign Policy Stimulus of United Front The Coming U.T.W. Convention McMahon Spikes Autonomy Silk Workers Distrust U.T.W. Paterson Isolated General Strike in Textiles Robins-Gras Refused Release on Bail; Appeal Pending Statement of Defense Committee A Demagogue at Work, by Hugo Oehler Olson's Role in the Strike Permits for Scabs Demands of the Union Olson Retreats "Neutrality" in the Class War "Good Intentions" and Results Russian Opposition Bulletin 33 Aug 18, 1934 General Strike Voted in Textile Convention McMahon Out-Voted by Workers; 500,000 to Strike Reactionaries Challenged Strike Demands The Fight for Recognition Don't Forget the Boat Ride Conspiracy to Break Mpls. Strike Smashed By Committee of 100 Drivers Smash Conspiracy Haas and Dunnigan Exposed as Aiding Bosses in Fake Agreement A Fusillade of Questions Youth Defeat F.D.R. Aides at Congress Plan of Sponsors Arbitrary Ruling Danger of War Grows as Japs Provoke Soviets War Clouds Gather Marines Leave Haiti as Dirty Work is Finished Philadelphia Jobless Fight for Tainted Food Club Strikers as La Guardia "Investigates" Food Prices Rise Gougers Active; "No Shortage" Reporters Picket Scab Paper in Staten Island Knit Goods Strikers Show Militancy Knit Goods Strike Reviewing the News, by Bill The Church Crusade on Films A. F. Of L. Executive Council An Act of God Who is God? Warden Lawes of Sing Sing Capitalism Safe and Sane Medals Lessons of the General Strike in Frisco, by Jack Weber A Demonstration of Power Growing Rift Between Masses and Reactionary Leaders Class Consciousness and Politicalization of Struggle Workers' Control of Production Process of Fascist Crystallization Org-Press Campaign Receipts Pledge Fund Once Again on the Role of Governor Olson, by Hugo Oehler Roosevelt-Olson Harmony Pressure Forces Retreat Martial Law--Bosses Weapon A "Handkerchief Head" Speaks Out Sneers at Mass Pressure March of Events, by Jack Weber The Foreign Workers in France French Fascism and the Foreign Worker The French Communist League Comrade Trotsky in Danger! Question Box Political Change in Mexico, by C.C. The Significance of the Impending Crisis in the Government Party Rumors of Split Analogy With Kerensky Stalinism and Leninism Labor on New Upswing New Stage Approaching The Crisis in the Socialist Party, by Joseph Carter "Bogus" Democracy The So-Called Minority Revolution World of Labor International Solidarity and the Stalinists Reactionary Decrees in Holland Vandervelde on the United Front Fraternal Orders Begin Drive Against Labor Left Wing Needed in Paterson McMahon's Empty Threats Keller's Achievements Build the Left Wing Behind the Algerian Massacre, by Jean Mendez Economic Factors Provoking the Recent Anti-Semitic Riots Class Differences Pressure on Moslems Dividing the Colonials Bound Volumes of the Militant Drought and New Deal Ruins American Farmers, by Wasserman Prices Soaring Causes of Crisis Drop in Value of Farm Products Newark Meeting On Minneapolis 34 Aug 25, 1934 Minneapolis Drivers Victorious Local 574 Wins Right to Represent Inside Men; Discrimination Barred 574 Acts in Enforcement of Settlement Defeating a Mighty Foe Win on Major Issue Statement of Dunne Agreement Answers Lies and Slanders The Terms of the Settlement The Strike Triumphant In the Next Issue (A lengthy statement by Herbert Zam in which he resigns from the Lovestone group.) Green & Co. Declare War On Militants The Reactionary Program Fascist Bands Will Approve Minneapolis Shows the Way New Deal Defends Profit System, Says Secretary Japan Prepares Seizure of Chinese Eastern Railroad An Open Letter to the C.P. and S.P. on the United Front (From the National Committee of the Communist League of America, Arne Swabeck, Secretary) Labor Skates Stall General Textile Strike Food Prices Rise 22 Percent Reviewing the News, By Bill Attention Browder! "National Socialism" The Union Label "Splinters" "Deuces Wild" Not Entirely... Silence on Union Square Protest Deporting of Bellussi Klan Rears Its Head in Fort Wayne, by J.R. In the Trade Unions (The next 4 articles fall under this topic) Painters Strike Sags in New York Motley Crowd of Speakers Molders in Unity Move, by G.M. Bureaucrat Wants Pie-Card N.Y. Truckers Strike Looms Pocketbook Workers Oust Wolinsky Demonstration Against Wolinsky A Program of Action Hathaway Slurs Mpls. Strike Model Strike Provocative Slander March of Events, by Jack Weber The Pre-Revolutionary Situation in France Socialists and the United Front Significance of the United Front Question Box A Capitalist Institution, by Burt Cochrane Suicide Chicago: A "Normal" City A Typical "Case History" The Class Struggle Again Looking for "Solid" Stuff Under the Heel of Wall Street, by John Coates Imperialism Stake of American Imperialism Clear Answer Needed The Next Step, by Walter Held (Member of the International Secretariat of the Bureau of Revolutionary Youth Organizations) A Progressive Mission Deep Ferment in Youth Movement French Youth for New Internationalism Bound Volumes of the Militant World of Labor Spain China Argentina Costa Rican Banana Workers Strike New Strike Wave Rising in Cuba Profits of Large Corporations Rise; Greed Unsatiated Low Textile Wages Make Enormous Profits Gunpowder Turns to Profits 20 Million Live on Crumbs on Government Relief At the Bottom of the Heap The Tories Protest at the Pittance Never Forget An Irresistible Tide New Haven Meeting On Minneapolis Young Spartacans Fight Pacifism at Congress Stalinists Expel 6 Youth; Join S.Y.L. and League September 35 Sep 1, 1934 Textile Strike Begins Today Workers in Wool Trade Join Cotton The Yellow Press Howls Again Sinclair Plan a Daydream of Middle Class E.P.I.C. Sinclair Sold on New Deal A Socialist? Jail International Communists in Mexico Richberg Report Omits Wage Drop Richberg Forgets Real Wages Drop Steel Salaries Slashed; Wage Reductions Next Cuts Announced in Big Companies More Profits--Less Wages A New Stagger System God and Bosses Scare Hopkins out of Feeding Strike Hopkins and Relief God Against Workers Hopkins Reassures His Masters Food Prices Soar; Roosevelt Plans Are Responsible Utility and Truck Strikes Loom in N.Y. Cuban Comrades Need Support, by Arne Swabeck (National Secretary, Communist League of America) We Are in a Crisis Reviewing the News, by Bill Birthday Greetings Prosperity Drought and Snow Another "Splinter" Duranty and Stalin, "Times" Correspondents Blah! Blah! Baseball, Wages and the Rising Cost of Living Living Costs and Profits Rise Pledge Fund To All Pledgers Correction ("Red Flag" is an unofficial Communist publication, not an official organ of the International Communist League) In The Trade Unions (The next 5 articles are on this topic) Onion Workers Appeal Against Terror Court Outlaws Closed Shop in N.J. Painters Strike Ends; Zausner Collects Boss-Painters Also Wanted Strike Stalinists Wreck Left Wing Is Zausner's Charge True? 100 Brush Workers Strike in N.Y. Plug-Uglies to Break Strike Shovel Workers Rebel In West Virginia, by G.N. "Law and Order" Terror Bosses Investigate Themselves A Ruse Is Spiked March of Events, by Jack Weber The United Front and the Defense of Trotsky The United Front in Belgium The Movement Begins Here International Youth Day, by Joseph Carter Origin of Socialist Youth Movement Anti-War Position at Berne Steps Toward New Youth International Trying to Turn the Clock of History Back, by C.C. Stalin's Camp Followers on Latin America, by John Coates Muenzenberg in a Web of Contradictions Make This Out--If You Can! World of Labor Youth Unite in Belgium Notes on the United Front Czechoslovakia Britain Holland Sweden Condemnation at Any Price New International Off the Press United Fruit Company Vs. United Banana Workers, by Jean Mendez International Solidarity in Strike Strike Triumphs Lessons of Strike Labor Day--1934 An Offering of Capitalism Cotton Mills Close on Labor Day Stronger and More Confident Onion Workers Battle Terror, by Harry Milton Demand 35 Cents an Hour Mayor's Home Bombed Tom Mooney Appeals to Labor for Assistance, by Tom Mooney 36 Sep 8, 1934 Minneapolis Drivers Win In Elections Labor Leaders Say "No War on War" Major Angas Arrives With Big "Boom" Few Suckers This Time "Richer"--How? Whom? Climbing Out Lid Comes Off In Armament Disclosures Busy With Death Sir Basil Cleans Up The Fire Behind the Smoke Textile Strike Sweeps Over Nation; 10 Killed as Workers Defy Thugs, Armed Scabs, Troops; South in Fore Shady Deal Looms in New Negotiations Bulletin Every Loom Idle is Aim Can't Get Enough Soldiers South Takes the Lead Green and Woll Bide Their Time Flying Squads Strike Fear Into Bosses A First Class Weapon Dern Deplores But Workers Are Shot South Awakens; "Mill Hands" Become Fighting Legions What Do the Prayers Mean? The Mill Town "Cheap" But Not "Contented" The Changing South Kensington Strike In Militant Start Reviewing the News, by Bill The Hope Diamond The U.T.W. Strike Unemployment and Cost of Living Upton Sinclair Labor Day Speeches Speech by Mr. Flea Stalin's Praise for Kemal, Oppressor of Turkish Workers, by Brown Old and "New" Turkey Trade Unions Banned Minorities Oppressed In The Trade Unions (Next three articles fall under this topic) N.Y. Upholsterers on Strike Dental Mechanics in National Drive N.Y. Truckers Win Demands Vancouver Activities Other Organizations in B.C. The Stalinists The American Federation of Labor All Canadian Congress of Labor The Unemployed General Remarks International Bulletin Out Price Reduced What a Scoop! Lovestone Group Cracks in Detroit; 5 Join League Condemn "Socialism in 1 Country" Lovestone's "Democracy" March of Events, by Jack Weber Shifting Class Relations The NRA as Precipitant Middle Class a Decisive Factor An Interesting Note Question Box Pioneer Notes To the Bolshevik-Leninists of the U.S.S.R. Herbert Zam Quits the Lovestone Group, by Max Shachtman World of Labor Welcome! Polish Youth Mensheviks in the Open With the Grace of Stalin Doom to Failure Text of the United Front Youth Pact in Belgium (Signed by the Young Socialist Guard, Young Communist League and the Leninist Youth League) The First Thousand Years Are Hardest Editorial Note Bound Volumes of the Militant The Meaning of the Textile Strike, by Arne Swabeck Strike Will Awaken Workers Union Organization is Issue Officials Under Pressure N.T.W.--A Name of the Past Mass Unions Beginning New Period Opening An Interview with the Managing Editor of the Minneapolis Truck Drivers' Strike Bulletin Says Union Won on Main Issues Northwest Workers Inspired Sinclair Finds His Mentor in F.D.R. Bill Green Gets Radical; The Old Game-New Cards From Him Who Hath Not Shall Be Taken There's a Catch to It 37 Sep 15, 1934 Communist League and A.W.P. Move to Form a New Party Both Organizations Declare Desire to Hasten Union of Forces Arms Inquiry Is Too Hot for State Dep't Deputize the Strikers? Who Owns This Country, Anyway "It's Unheard Of" Whose "Law and Order" The Bullet-Bayonet Lesson Mill Workers Slain by Guards; Governor Raises "Red" Scare Strike Ranks Firm; New Mills Close in the North and South Shall R.I. Follow Frisco War Veterans or Thugs? The Truth About the Morro Fire Railroading Testimony Wanted Alagna's Crime Delay in S.O.S. A Damning Indictment Fire Alarm Unheard Aid for All Where Did It Start? Roger's Testimony Workers Are Disarmed by Spanish Gov't Indian Summer Festival R.I. Solons Save Roosevelt From Sending Federal Troops Work or Jail Says Paterson Court Order Vicious Paterson Injunction Reviewing the News, by Bill Dern, the National Guard and the Workers Nazi Gems Mussolini and the Stork Tears from a Crocodile The Workers Bookstore The Munitions Inquiry The American Legion Strike Statistics a la T.U.U.L. Embarrassing Questions Meeting to Defy Nazis in Yorkville In the Trade Unions Salem, Lawrence Workers Confused, by Stanton McMahon Responsible Lawrence Suffers from Old Wounds Textile Strike in Connecticut, by Jay Harde Hoover vs. Roosevelt, by Hugo Oehler "Tories" Still Alive Half-Truths Facts vs. Conclusions The "Liberty" Racket Competition for "Forgotten Man" The Middle Class Backing of Sinclair, by Jon Dane Hooliganism Again (From C.L.A. and S.Y.L., Pittsburgh Branch) Letters to the Editor March of Events, by Jack Weber The State and the NRA Owen D. Young and the Farmer Monopoly Capitalism Crushes the Farmer Question Box Manifesto of the Workers Party of Canada (Taken from the "Vanguard," organ of the Workers' Party of Canada, formerly the Left Opposition) World Crisis of Capitalist Decay The Menace of Fascism The Conquest of Political Power Defence of the Soviet Union (Variant spelling of "Defense") Pioneer Notes Bound Volumes of the Militant Economic Conditions Behind Textile Strike Crisis Intensified Squeezing the Workers "Labor Specialization" The "Stretch Out" History of Unions World of Labor Puerto Rican Communists Rebel Against Stalinism International Communist Sentenced Saar Workers Begin Active Resistance to Fascism Costa Rican Banana Workers Strike The Advance of Fascism in Spain Editorial For the New Party - For the Fusion of the League and the A.W.P., by James P. Cannon Pioneer Book Shop (Opens September 17th with a complete line of working-class literature) The Stalinists Turn to the Right In the Sphere of Literature, by R.M. Radek Orders Right-About-Face "Fighters for Progress" Carte Blanche to Communists The Peculiar Mode of the Announcement 38 Sep 22, 1934 Soviet Joins The League Of Nations, by Hugo Oehler Fascism Dons White Hood As Klan Rides Again in South The Klux Brains Miners to Be Buried Alive Pocketbook Makers Out Pocketbook Workers On Strike Bosses Refuse Committee Demands Tasks of Strike Marine Union Appeals for Strike Here Babes Born With Gun in their Mouth Proposals of the Roosevelt Board Would Continue Present Coolie Conditions in the Textile Industry Relief is Vital for Victory in Strike Battle Dye Workers Strike Call Winant's Proposals A Good Example of the Run-Around Cold Steel for Textile No Settlement a la Winant Relief! Relief! 20,000 Dyers Get Strike Call This Monday Georgia Brings Hitler Methods to The United States Cripples Meet What Price Strike-Breaking? "American" Wages Reviewing the News, by Bill Strike Contrasts The Battle Line Capitalist Press Definitions Flying Squadrons General Hooie Johnson Hot News Generous America "The Hatred of Communists" Liberal "Spirit" Again Yachts and Scabs Money Still Needed The Pledgers Upholsterers in Critical Situation Paterson Group Calls For Violation of Injunction Injunction is Gallows Noose "Smash Injunction" Protest to Judge Drug Clerks Prepare General Strike "Thou Shalt Not Kill" Capone Can't Take It Johnny Goes For a Swim Are Tomatoes Cheaper? March of Events, by Jack Weber Relief The Constitution and the NRA Question Box The Rise and Fall of a Gangster-Journalist By Mid-Western Correspondent Tool of Citizen's Alliance Guilford's Bile Greetings from Fellow-Murderers For God and Pocketbook The Bosses' Scruples The History of the Frisco General Strike, by Jim Osborn and Dick Ettlinger The Blacklist Majority for Strike Ryan's Maneuvers Workers Support Marine Strike Manifesto of Worker's Party of Canada (Continued from last issue) For the Fourth International The Crisis in Canada and the Workers' Party World of Labor Young Leninists of France Take Decisive Step American Workers Party Sends Letter on Unity, by A.J. Muste, Chairman, Provisional Organizing Committee American Workers Party No Recovery Here, by Paul Schwalbe Privation Everywhere What the People Think About Understanding Still Superficial Opportunity on the Slave Market Coolie Conditions Come to America Marxian Information Scarce A Comment on Belgian United Front Pact Cannon-Bingham Debate 39 Sep 29, 1934 Textile Strike Debacle, By James P. Cannon The Strike Settlement Rank and File Disarmed A New Vanguard Immediately Youth Unite Against Fascists Relief System Endangered in New York For the New Party (Appeal of the National Committee, Communist League of America) Jobless Will Demonstrate November 24th Blackshirts a Challenge to N.Y. Labor Parrots Not Students Fontamara's Challenge Down With Mussolini! Green & Co. in Control as A.F.L. Convention Opens in San Francisco, by Hugo Oehler Left Wing Lacks Clear Program and Capable Leadership Meets After NRA Period Fakers Lie About Facts The New Opposition Opposition is Heterogeneous Incipient Revolts Organizing the Left Wing The "Red" Scare Against Political Discrimination A.F.L. Leaders Plot Against Food Strike Bulletin Reviewing the News Bayonets and the General Strike "Preparedness" Itching Palms--Police and Clergy The "Red Joiner" Mellon's Stolen Millions In the Trade Unions (Three articles on this topic) African Laundry Workers, by Murray G. Purdy, General Secretary, The Committee Pocketbook Strike Bulletin Button Workers Strike The Discipline of Failure, by E.B. "Reward Your Friends" Take Orders from Bosses Only Rights and Rights A "Dark Horse" for Green March of Events, by Jack Weber The Credit System Attempt to Control Credit A Government Central Bank Question Box China's "Red" Generals Recant, by Lucifer Capitulate to Kuomintang and Attack Erstwhile Comrades Shanghai, China Ho-chung Surrenders Military Adviser to Chiang "Advice" from "Red" Commander Inventions Unnecessary Here Another "Red" Traitor "Soviet China" Faces Extinction Peasant War Will Continue The Passing of a Shadow The History of the Frisco General Strike, by Jim Osborn and Dick Ettlinger (Continued from last week) World of Labor British Workers Overwhelm Fascists Left Socialist Threatened Banana Workers Hold Firm French Bolshevik-Leninists Decide to Enter S.F.I.O. as Faction, by James P. Cannon Declaration of French Bolshevik-Leninists (Translated from "La Verite," statement of the National Conference of the Communist League of France) Third Conference of French League (Translated from "La Verite") Foundation of "La Verite" and the Struggle for the Reform of the C.I. The Degeneration of the C.I., The German Defeat Our Record in this Period Toward the Fourth International For a United Revolutionary Party! Disapproval and Equivocal Approval Communist League Replies to Letter Of A.W.P. on Unity (By Arne Swabeck, Secretary, National Committee, Communist League of America) October 40 Oct 6, 1934 Issues of the Day at the A.F. of L. Convention, By Arne Swabeck Strike Truces of the Past Real Issues to the Fore Strike in War Time Green's Record Organizing the Unorganized Pressure on the Workers Read the Crime News and Forget Your Troubles, by Henry Cape Sensation Made to Order To Make the Workers Forget Cannon, Muste Address Paterson Silk Workers Paterson Silk Meet Huge Success Muste Scores "Settlement" Cannon Analyzes Strike Wave Youth Demonstrates Against Italian Fascism Friday Anti Fascists to Rally on Oct. 12 Build the League Armed Clashes in Spain as Civil War Begins Workers Conduct Militant Struggle Against Fascism Armed Clashes Socialist Party Appeal World Labor Must Aid Spanish Workers Destiny Hinges on Militant Action, by R.B. Political Crisis in Spain Socialist Party Manifesto Aim to Conquer Power Sabotage of the United Front The Minority Groups Reviewing the News, by Bill Stalinism on Parade Some Lighter Touches of the Chicago "Anti-War" Congress Young Socialists Give Young Stalinist an A.B.C. Lesson on the United Front (Signed by Ben Fischer, Executive Secretary, N.Y.C. Executive Committee YPSL) The Y.P.S.L. Letter Manifesto of the Workers Party of Canada (From the Provisional National Committee, Workers Party of Canada) (Continued from last issue) The United Front The Trade Unions Program of Action Join the Workers Party! March of Events, by Jack Weber Doumergue Prepares the Next Stage Palestine and the British Empire Question Box A Reformed 2nd or a 4th International? by Rous A Discussion of the International Left Socialist Declaration (From "Verite") The Left Socialist Declaration Bankruptcy of the Second International The History of the Frisco General Strike, by Jim Osborn and Dick Ettlinger (Continued from last week) International Tense Situation in Costa Rica Mendieta Regime in Crisis Bolivian Communists Reorganize Chaco War Threatens Other Countries Editorial Trade Union Perspectives Drug Clerks Union Calls Bronx Strike Robins-Gras Appeal New York Newsstands (That carry "The Militant") Good News 41 Oct 13, 1934 Vertical Union Plan Is Adopted by A.F. of L. at Convention in Frisco, by Hugo Oehler But Right Wing Steers Toward Class Collaboration Policy A. F. of L. Convention Anti-Labor Drive Prepared A.F. of L. Gains and Loses The Vertical Union Decision Prices to Rise In Fake Truce of Roosevelt Vote for the New Party in the Elections The Gift-Horse Perfidy at the Ballot Box Don't Vote for Parties of the Past! For the New Revolutionary Party Scottsboro Boys In Danger As I.L.D. Tactics Enable Lawyer to Knife Defense "Democracy" in the I.L.D. Sectarianism Bred Opportunism Raise New Party Fund! Recruit Sympathizers! Build the League! Workers Battle Heavy Odds in Spain Against Onslaught of Reaction Best Fight Is Waged in Districts Led by Worker's Alliance United on the Barricades "July Days" in Spain Power of Workers Alliances Anti-Fascists Demonstrate In New York Stress Need for Unity Reviewing the News, by Bill Kidnapping "Periods"--Second or Third? With the "Daily Worker" What! No Father Divine? Browder Analyzes Textile Strike "A Truce in Industry" Workers "Greet" Black Shirts in New Haven, by Jay Harde In the Trade Unions (Next two articles) The Electrical Workers Struggle, by Karl Oswald Dividends and Relief Bonus Cancelled Unrest Grows "Loyal" Workers See Trick Brotherhood Strengthened Strike Threatened Drug Clerks Strike Winning Letters to the Editor March of Events, by Jack Weber The Spanish Insurrection Lessons of the Struggle The United Front Belgian Y.C.L. Divides on United Front Issue, by Harry Strang The Stalinist Letter Stalinist "Facts" "Trotskyites" and the United Front Question Box Robins-Gras Appeal New York Newsstands (A listing of stands where "The Militant cab be bought) "Off Again, On Again, Gone Again, Finnegan" Program of the Latin American Bourgeoisie, by C. Curtis The Apra Program Menshevism in a New Guise Kinship with Stalinism The Latin American Proletariat The Road of the Proletariat Perspectives World of Labor Bolivian Communists and the Chaco War Strike Wave Rises in Cuba Repressions in Costa Rica The History of the Frisco General Strike, by Jim Osborn and Dick Ettlinger (Concluded in this issue) Editorial (Next 3 topics) Stalinism in an Impasse -- About Some Contemporaries.. Crocodile Tears -- 42 Oct 20, 1934 Arbitration Award Won by Local 574 Minneapolis Union Forces Wage Increases; Triumphs in Minor Strikes (From the "Organizer," official weekly of General Drivers Union Local 574, Minneapolis) Time and a Third for Overtime Another Bone to Chew On Poincare Dead; Slew Millions Stretch-Out Okayed by New "Order" The Old Stretch-Out Remains Six-Hour Day, Five-Day Week is Now Watchword for Labor Terror Rules as Spanish Revolt Ends United Defense Action of World Proletariat Sole Hope of Rebels Suicide Strike Inspires New Open Battle $2 a Week Many Driven Insane Capitalism Must Go! Government Shows Colors in Houde Case Attorney General Decision Reveals N.R.A. Promises To Be Soap Bubbles Getting Away With Murder! Write in J.P. Cannon as Your Vote for New Party in Elections (New York District, Communist League of America) Price of Militant 3 Cents on Nov. 1st 9 Negro Boys Need United Movement Left Wing is Crucial Issue In A. F. of L., by Arne Swabeck Forward Step of Industrial Unions Is Checked by Reactionary Leaders Industrial Union Move Checked by Right Wing Dilemma of Labor Skates The Industrial Union Issue The Scramble for Spoils Rogues Gallery of "Progressives" Adding Pitch to Black Reviewing the News, by Bill "Peace! Peace! Where There Is No Peace" Results of Bureaucratic Degeneration Roses and the Thirty Hour Week The Hearst Press and Leon Trotsky "Class Brothers" or "Fascist Twins" Lessons of the Revolt in Spain, by Rosalio Negrete Weaknesses of the Uprising In the Trade Unions, by B.B. (The Next two articles) Seamens's "Strike" Flops Ballast and Noise In the Philadelphia I.L.G.W.U. The Smoke-Screen The "Nice" Bosses Some Fundamental Aspects of Youth Work, by Albert Glotzer Basis of "Youth Problem" The Role of the Youth Organization Question Box Leading Philadelphia C.P. Member Declares for Fourth International, by James W. Watson The Negro Question The Utopian Dream of Self-Determination Under Capitalism Negroes are Not a Nation in the United States Race Equality in the United States, Self-Determination for West Indies, Haiti and Africa For War Against Our Own Imperialists Trade Union Policy and Its Relation to the Negro Problem Democratic Centralism versus Bureaucratic Centrism Discussion Article, by Simon Williamson A Critique of the Stalinist Theory of Self-Determination World of Labor- Non-Aggression With a Vengeance Strike Wave in South America Bolivian Communists Threatened With Death Penalty Stalinists in a Panic as Organization of New Party in U.S. Approaches, by Max Shachtman A Decadent Party Founded on Marxism The Mind of a Bureaucrat "Armyless Generals" Burglary Again Bittelman's Lies A Startling "Discovery" Negotiations in Open 43 Oct 27. 1934 P.L. Bergoff, Rat Chieftain Brags of Scabbing in Press Proposed Program for the New Party Prepared by Joint A.W.P.-C.L.A. Committee) Foreword Program Decline and Collapse of Capitalism Imperialism and War Fascism America's Place in the World The Roosevelt Program The Only Way Out The Working Class and Its Allies The Capitalist State and Democracy Role of the Revolutionary Party Conquest of Power Consolidation of Workers' Rule Foundations of a Socialist Society The Goal of a Classless Society World-Socialism Inadequacy of Existing Parties Socialist Party The Communist Party The Defense of the Soviet Union Intermediate Groupings Labor and Farmer-Labor Parties For the New International The Main Task The Trade Unions Agricultural Workers and Farmers Negroes and Other Oppressed Racial Groups Colonial Peoples Professional and Technical Workers The Unemployed Struggle Against Imperialist War The Young Workers The United Front Conclusion What is Happening In the C.P. Militant Will Print Startling Documents and Material Bulletin (News from Spain) Boost New Party Fund Silk Industry Tied Up as Strike of 25,000 Dyers Involves Eastern Cities Higher Wages and Union Shop Are Issues of Walkout Workers Want to Fight Grounds for Victory Roosevelt is Applauded by Bankers Reviewing the News, by Glee Some Fundamental Aspects of Youth Work, by Albert Glotzer Youth - Adult Relations The Economic Struggle of the Young Workers In the Trade Unions, by L. Brown Teachers Attacked by Ives Bill New Espionage System The Economy Knife Modern Lusk Laws Humble Slaves Not Teachers Ives Bill Attacks Labor March of Events, by Jack Weber Hunger Strike of Workers Unity of the Working Class A Sign of the Times Question Box What Next for French Labor (From "La Verite") Strengthening of Bonapartism and the Struggle Against the "Common Front" The C.P. and S.P. on the Plane of Bourgeois Legality The Only Perspective: Fight for a Workers and Peasants Government! The Methods of Struggle The Question of Trade Union Unity Anti-Fascist Militia and the Arming of the Proletariat to Beat Back the Reactionary Bands Discussion Article, by Hugo Oehler The Question of Intervention by U.S. Imperialism in Cuba World of Labor Trade Union Unity in France Expulsion in Britain Sir Stafford Muddles Out 44 Nov 3, 1934 10,000 Pennsylvania Silk Workers to Swell Ranks of Striking Dyers Union Solidarity with Unemployed League Strike Ranks Swelling Unemployed League Aiding Instructions for New Party Voters Police Attacks "Deplored" by Tory Diehard Election Balm for Cracked Skulls New Dealers Bolt Sinclair in Epic Fight Joining Ranks of Forgotten Men He Calls to God for Succor "Liberal" Versus "Liberal" Your Duty to New Party Union Fight Forces A&P to Back Down Spreading of Strike and Boycott Threat Calls Bosses Bluff Arrangements Completed for National Convention to Launch New Party in U.S. AWP-CLA Set Nov. 30th for Meeting Demonstrate November 24 for Job Relief Russian Revolution and Militant Issue Labor Editor Threatened by Fascist Thugs The Chauvinist "Anti-Japanese Campaign" of American Stalinists The Significance of the Comintern Document (From the Executive Committee of the Communist International) Reviewing the News, by Glee Egregious Social-Democratic Ministers and Worms Jehova for Sinclair Angels for Amter Tears, Tears, More Glycerine In the Trade Unions, by Eva Winer Another Paper Union Folds Up Looking at the Record Will the Workers "Come Back"? Discretion Better Part of Valor March of Events, by Jack Weber Second International Begins to Crack The American Socialist Party Question Box Has the Comintern Learned? by Erich Wollenberg A Critique of Criticism Spreading Illusions The "Revolutionary Upsurge" Muenzenbergism! "Without a Stalin There Could Be No Hitler" The Author of this Article (About Erich Wollenberg) Six Years of the Militant Addressograph Contributed World of Labor Religious Conflict Flares in Mexico New War Threat in South America Spanish Reaction Prepares New Blows Editorial (Next 2 articles) Radek for a New Party?.... The Times and Fascism.... "Organizer" Raps Vigilantes Cops--Deaf, Dumb, and Blind "Organizer" Denounces Raids Remember "Deputies Run"! Who Are the Vigilantes? Stalinists Bewilder Workers Insurance for Defeat Organize Against Vigilantes Mpls. "Organizers" on Sale League Expels Goldman for Capitulation to S.P. (By National Committee, C.L.A.) Increase in Militant Price 45 Nov 10, 1934 Fargo Drivers Win in Militant Milk Strike Dunne Jailed for Activity; Released by Mass Pressure By Our Mid-West Correspondent Cannon Forum Postponed Membership Meets Sun. Gorman Plans a Love Feast With Bosses Textile Workers Get It in the Neck While Faker Talks "Cooperation" It Seems... Cooperation with Mr. Legree National Jobless Day Supported by Unions Not An Appeal - An Alarm! Dyers Strike Holds Lines in 2nd Week Convention of C.L.A. Call November 26, by Arne Swabeck, Secretary, National Committee C.L.A. "Truce" Government Falls in France; Class Lines Drawn, by P. Franck French Bolshevik Paper Calls for Decisive Steps The Aims The Methods S.P. Groups Prepare for a Split in Party, by Joseph Carter Thomas Begs for Unity as Forward Crowd Takes Steps for Schism Right Wing Steers to Labor Party Unity with "Sewer Socialists" Thomas Panicky What Shall the Left Wing Do? The Chauvinist "Anti-Japanese Campaign" of American Stalinists (Continued from last issue) The C.I.'s Guilt for the Policy of the C.P.U.S.A. Reviewing the News, by Glee What's Wrong With this Picture The Majesty of the Law or What's Sauce for the Goose is Poison for the Gander Fish, Flesh or the Best Disciple of Lenin? Between Ourselves Warning Support the Militant; Continue Your Pledge Special Offer Add Your Name to the New Party Honor Roll March of Events, by Jack Weber The Danger in France The Commune Once Again Question Box Draft Thesis for C.I.A. Convention The Need for a National Spartacus Youth League Discussion Article, by Simon Williamson The Fight for Full Social, Economic and Political Equality Fundamental Aspects of Youth Work, by Albert Glotzer Anti-Militarism and the Struggle Against War Socialist Education of the Youth World of Labor Norwegian Labor Party Elections Victory Executions in Spain Mendieta in Straits Militant Circulation to All Branches Militant Greetings History in the Making Health Lectures The Truth is Alien to Them, by Harry Strang Stalinist Hokum on Minneapolis Country Electrified The Spleen of the Stalinists The Workers' Illusion The Leaders' Policy Opposition to Olsonism From Words to Deeds Olson's Friends A Crime Against the Class 46 Nov 17, 1934 Weavers Will Decide On Joining General Strike of Dye Workers Dyers Spurn Boss Truce Offer and Continue Struggle Fighting the Strike with Bullets Striking the Stallers Giant Meeting Dec. 2nd to Greet Fusion Workers Set for Elevator Strike Here For a New Revolutionary Party! by James P. Cannon The Influence of the Fusion The Post-Lenin Scene The Test of Present Conditions The Course of the League The Fate of Our Critics Dilemma of Propaganda Groups Gitlow and Zam--Renegades! Mistaken Analogies Goldman's Desertion The Principles of the New Party Security Plan Nails Wolf to Labor's Door Unemployment Insurance Scheme Provides No Solution Roosevelt Plan Fails No "Wild" Ideas Wanted The "Security" Grave Mooney Wins Court Hearing; Mass Action Need of Hour The "Big-Hearted" Decision Protest is Only Weapon Minn. Union Progressives in Conference Militant Program Outlined by Fifteen Trade Union Representatives Accommodations Needed for Convention Delegates Students in Free Speech Fight in L.A., by Bill Monroe Cops Guard "Academic Freedom" Support from Stanford Jobless Organizations Lay Nationwide Plans for Big Demonstration 1,100 Local Bodies March Nov. 24th for Relief Demands Reviewing the News, by Glee Weekly Prosperity Note Morning, Noon and Night The Majesty of the Law Idea for a Braintruster with Streamlined Brains Flash! Announcement (The second installment of the series of articles on the Communist Party has been delayed.) Organization Notes - N.Y. In the Trade Unions A Worker Looks at the A. F. of L. Convention Industrial Unionism Jurisdiction Squabbles The 30-Hour Week Faith in Roosevelt Special Offer to Expire (Combo package of a subscription to the Militant and a book or pamphlet) The Crisis is Still With Us! March of Events, by Jack Weber Lull in the French Storm War, Politics and Diplomacy World of Labor (By the International Secretariat, International Communist League) Lessons of the Spanish Revolution New York Trade Unionists Quit C.P. Join Movement for New Party in U.S., by Jack Taylor "Independent Action" Local 499 Painters Local 2717 Carpenters Rival Unions Bureaucracy Political Work Statement of Comrade Alfred Terry, by Alfred Terry (Concurs with Jack Taylor's statement above) November New International Out Question Box The Heritage of October, by Arne Swabeck 17 Years of the Workers State The Contrast Struggle to the End 47 Nov 24, 1934 C.L.A. and A.W.P. Head for Fusion Delegates Meet to Decide on New Party at Conventions Wall Street Conspiracy for Fascist Coup Revealed Morgan Lurks in Picture Offered Three Million Army Generals Involved Trying to Laugh It Off Weavers Set Deadline for Walkout Keller's Pussyfooting Aids Bosses Against Strike Keller's Stalling Expelled Members Reinstated Youth Greet Convention (From National Committee, Spartacus Youth League of America) Easley Plots Against Nine Negro Boys Chronicle of Scottsboro Case Reveals I.L.D. Role Last Minute Call (Appeal for food for the delegates) Mass Meeting To Greet the National Conferences of the American Workers Party and the Communist League Unemployed to Demonstrate Today National Delegation to Present Demands in Washington What the Inner Regime of the Communist Party Looks Like Inventing Miniature Stalins The Rubber Stamp Pol-Bureau Rife With Intrigues Stacked With Pie-Card Artists Hand-Picking Convention Delegates Barracks Discipline Leaps In--Bounds Out The New Party- The Answer to Stalinist Corruption Reviewing the News, by Glee So You Can't Take It, Mr. Young! Is There Any Possible Connection Department? Friend or Foe--We Want to Know For a Nickel on the Drum You Get a Strikebreaking Bum Meet the Gang! Six More Weeks to Go! (Subscription Campaign) March of Events, by Jack Weber Upturn Hangs Fire Danger of Fascism Our Task Question Box November New International Out Who Are the Defenders of the U.S.S.R.? The International Secretariat Replies to the Calumnies of the French Stalinists Reply to the I.L.P. Copy to All Working Class Organizations Spiking a Canard in the Daily Worker A Statement by Joseph Fox on His Resignation from the C.P.U.S.A., by Joseph Fox Out of C.P. - For New Party, by S. Greenberg and I. Greenberg, Unit 2015 N.Y. Organization Notes World of Labor The L.S.I.-C.I. Negotiations The Events in Spain and the Fourth International "Republican Militia" Marches in Chile Newark Anti-Nazi Protest Split by Stalinists, YPSL, by Arne Colts Spartacus Youth Convention Two Anniversaries Consolation in Figures Revisionism with a Vengeance Celebrating October Under NEP C.I. and Soviets in Joint Session Under the Cloud of Reaction "Emphasis on Soviet Defense" N.Y. Student Strike Slams Robinson An Honor to Be a "Gutter-Snipe" Students Expelled Class Struggle Reaches Campus Help! Is Needed at Once (Militant needs donations) 48 Dec 8, 1934 Launch Workers Party of U.S. C.L.A. and A.W.P. In Fusion Convention of U.S. Revolutionaries Fusion Endorsed Third Convention of League Draws Balance Sheet of Six Years, by George Clarke C.L.A. Endorses Fusion Program Party Maps Big Drive to Rally Jobless Spartacus Youth Meets Canada W.P. Greets New Party's Birth Canada Hails W.P. Build New Party Workers of N.Y. Rally to Support Party Trade Unionists Speak Unemployed Leaders Speak Minneapolis Bosses Plot Frame-Up of 574 Leaders Minneapolis Frame-Up Attacked by Dunne V.R. Dunne Promises Fight Workers Party Facts Old Guard Threatens S.P. With Split Old Guard Delivers Ultimatum "Militants" Have Cold Feet W.P. to Back Left Wing in Trade Unions This Issue is Last of "The Militant" (It will be replaced by "The New Militant" due to the C.L.A.-W.P. merger) Party to Act on Defense Resolution on Mooney Resolution on Holstein Resolution on Labor Defense Workers Party of the U.S.--Declaration of Principles The Decline of Capitalism Imperialism and War Fascism America's Place in the World The Roosevelt Program The Only Way Out The Working Class and Its Allies The Capitalist State and Democracy Conquest of Power--The Workers' State Role of the Revolutionary The Workers Party of the U.S. Foundations of a Socialist Society The Goal of a Classless Society Criticism of Existing Parties Socialist Party The Communist Party Centrist Political Groupings Labor and Farmer-Labor Parties The New International Struggle Against Imperialist War The Defense of the Soviet Union The Main Task The Trade Unions Agricultural Workers and Farmers Negroes and Other Oppressed Racial Groups Colonial Peoples Professional and Technical Workers The Unemployed The Young Workers The United Front Constitution of the Workers Party Constitution of the Workers Party of the United States Name Purpose International Affiliation Members Organization Administration Initiation Fees and Dues Discipline Qualifications for Election National Conventions Fractions Amendments N.U.L. Led Thousands On Nov. 24, by Anthony Ramuglia Were More Than Parades Authorities Stand By Delegation Visits Washington Perkins Doesn't Know Unemployed Getting Enough Tony Bellussi Quits U.S. In the Trade Unions, by Robert Strong Independent Unionist Resigns from C.P. Party Democracy Dead A. F. of L. Fetishism Members Quitting Franz Bobzien Murdered Weisbord Group Breaking Up, by X. A.W.P. Votes Fusion Plan as Drafted, by Louis Breier Historic Occasion Adopt Organization Proposals -------------------------------------- The New Militant Dec 1934-Dec 1935 Complete Contents by Issue, Volume 1 1934 1 Dec 15, 1934 NEW MILITANT with which is merged THE MILITANT Published weekly by the Workers Party of the U.S. James P. Cannon, Editor Harry A. Howe, Associate Editor Cara Cook, Business Manager Workers Party Opens Action Campaign -Eleven Point Program is Mapped Sets Eleven Tasks Party Machinery in Motion Enrolling Charter Members Launch Speaking Tour Hold Unemployment Conference Must Raise $5.000 Wide Interest in Party Government Preparing for War Bending Every Nerve Talk is Demagogy War Men Head Commission Government Co-Operated Would Avoid Confusion Prison Figures Reveal Nazi Terror Muste and Cannon Start National Tour, Jan 13 Robins, Gras Win New Trial; Frames in N.Y. Hotel Strike -Non-Partisan Labor Defense Sees Victory for Labor Victory for Labor Non-Partisan Labor Defense Acts Daily Worker Attacks Committee Auto Wages Drop 19 Pct. Budenz Hails Party From Sickbed Need Mass Action American Approach Language of the Machine Health and Low Wages The Forgotten Man Party Fund Drive Opened By National Committee -Assigns Tasks to Members in $5,000 Campaign Youth in Convention Plans Broad Radical Organization -Spartacus League Pledges Adherence to Workers Party Growth of Spartacus Youth Altum Press Out on Strike From the Firing Line -We Ride the Rods to the Merger Convention -From Kansas City to New York by Simon Williamson Men Who Get $3.000 a Day Doubled by Nira, Roosevelt -Incomes Under $25,000 Shrink, Tax Returns Show -Million Dollar Incomes Rise "Redistributing" Wealth What the Figures Show Wealthy Americans Defeating the Militants In Illinois - The Real Story -Allard's Account Reprinted from Labor Action by Gerry Allard The Real Story C.P. Tactics Mooney May Be Pardoned Merry Christmas--! F.D.'s Little Gift To the Jobless -FERA 30 Cent Minimum Wage is Abandoned A Merry Christmas Unemployed Are Fearful Voice of Wall Street Using Sales Taxes And S0--Merry Xmas! Red Sees the New Militant Coming From the Press -Finds the Shop Coffee Good - And Black by Red Clutter of Things "We're Kept Busy" On Its Way In the Unions by Karl Lore * Building Trades War * It Didn't Last * Jurisdiction Claims * Does It Mean Split? * Department Stores Mail Orders Specialty of Pioneer Shop March of Events by Jack Weber * The Chaotic Balkans * Italian Foreign Exchange Monopoly * Scrapping the NRA Socialist Party Turns to the Right Thumbs Down on United Front The Position of Thomas Move to Expel Left Wing Right Wing Presses Forward Aim to "Cleanse" the Party The National Unemployed League -History and Methods by Louis Breier "Self-Help" and Barter Schemes From "Self-Help" to Mass Pressure C.P.L.A. Enters Field Moves for National Organization World In Review * Leroux-Gil Robles on Tightrope * Bolivia Makes Last Stand Prices Rise in Germany German Aryans Running Amuck The New Militant Non-Partisan Defense Anti-Crime War Aimed at Lone Killers - while Bankers and War Makers Get Protection Washington Of a Lower Order No Reference to Causes "Political Pressure" An Important Question Pamphlet Publication Program Fascism at Work Notice Reviewing the News by Bill [Bill Sherman] * Spartacus * At Last the Forgotten Man * Time-Clocks vs. Military Muster * Bankers and Lawyers Gyp Crippled Veterans * Free Workers * Voodism and the Quintuplets [Should be "Voodooism"?] 2 Dec 22, 1934 Alarm Signals in the Soviet Union by A.J. Muste and James P. Cannon Muste Calls for Funds To Carry on Mass Work by A.J. Muste Steel Truce in Deadlock At Capitol -Roosevelt's Plan is Balked By Failure to Agree on Company Unions Sanctions Company Unions Asks More Conferences Hit Sabotage In C.P. Trial -Hits C.P. Sabotage In Trial of Cal. Militants Merry Christmas - Where? -Merry Christmas - For Whom? by Dan Eastman Eats at Horse Markets To Keep People Quiet The Muni Waiting Gala Christmas A Place to Stay The Gold Dust Lodge Joseph Zack, C.P. Leader, Joins the Workers Party Comrade Zack's Statement by Joseph Zack Auto Hearing Farce With Ban on 7a This Was Important Committee Heard Plenty What They Told Printers' O.K. Aids Striking Reporters by Leo Roberts Their First Strike Results of Class-Collaboration No Arbitration Scab-Law or No Law 9 Join Party At Philly Meet Super Lobby Seeks Wage Relief Slash -Capitalists in United Front Against Labor to Put Screws on Congress Will Ask for Dole United Front Screws on Congress Cats Eat Relief Meat--Live From the Firing Line * Wild Cat Strike Looms at Mine -John L. Lewis Holds on by Strong-Arm Methods * Steam Shovel Dynamited -Miners Eking Out Existence in Clash With Coal Co. * Leibowitz Plans Anti-Labor Trial for Scottsboro Boys by Harry Strang United Front With Leibowitz * Left Wing Polls Heavy Vote in P.M.A. Election The Party at Work Membership Meet Raises $500 on Build Party Fund "Save the Workers From Revolution!" -U.S. Chamber of Commerce Busy -Words of Abraham Lincoln on Rights of the People to Change or Overthrow the Existing Government Hit Working Class Violence Defending Capitalism Right of Revolution All to "Save" the Workers! Wants Stricter Dictatorship Why Mooney Remains in Prison Capitalist Sabotage In the Unions by Karl Lore Rubber Organizes Is Akron Next? Yellow Dog Unions Put Up or Shut Up Another Weirton??? Where Are the Progressives? Briefs March of Events by Jack Weber The Profit System and Capitalist Sabotage Profits and Housing Housing and the Building Workers Robins-Gras Free on Bail Munitions Makers Put the Screws on Roosevelt -President Overplays His Hand In Profitless-War Plan New Deal and War Roosevelt on the Spot No War Clouds? The End-Profit Boys Equally Low Wages The Lever Act Against Labor W.P. and Trade Unions by Arne Swabeck, Secretary of the Trade Union Dept. of the Workers Party Basic Tasks Concentration Points Harlan "Law" Still Active World in Review * Fascist State in Portugal * Chaco War Toll Heavy * Power Balance in Europe * Trend in France Downward Secret War Plans Negro Workers in the Early American Labor Movement -Fight for Social and Economic Equality Since 1869 by Simon Williamson Sowing Seeds of Hatred Knights of Labor The Years 1881-86 Development of Industry White Labor Monopoly Middle Class Negroes Foundation Fund Campaign Theatre Benefit 3 Dec 29, 1934 Prepare for a Year of Determined Struggle! -New Year's Manifesto of the Workers Party from National Committee, Workers Party of the U.S. Conditions Get Worse Not Better The "New Deal" Swindle The Only Way Out Capitalism Cannot Be "Reformed" The Need of a Revolutionary Party Workers Party of the U.S. The Road of Struggle 18 Sacramento Workers on Trial--Face Long Sentences -Red Frame-Up is Mask for Drive Against Unions -Victims Were Leaders of Agricultural Laborers -Sacramento Trials Aimed at Labor Penalty is 84 Years Two Out on Bail Prosecution is Crooked Prisoners Are Fighting Need of United Defense Movement Big Meeting Hears Muste and Cannon on WP Program -Adopts Resolution on Situation in Soviet Union The Resolution Tour Dates (Muste and Cannon) Inequalities Shown by A.F. of L. Survey One Year Ago in Labor (Dec 28, 1933-Jan 3, 1934) Washington (Address by Roosevelt on labor) New York Harrisburg, Pa. Washington (A.F. of L. affiliated unions called upon by President William Green to boycott German goods and services) Norris, S.P. Leader Joins Workers Party Was Minnesota Secretary Statement of W.W. Norris Muste Dinner From the Firing Line * Three Leagues Built in Week -Lehigh County Adds 600 Draw Up Plans Organize in Palmerton * Mayor McNair Has a Flair -For Single Tax and Scabs * Holstein Freed in Minneapolis -One Frame-Up Remains * Relief Wood Strike Looms The Party at Work Independent Printing Employees Win 5 Day Altum Press Strike -A.F. of L. Printing Unions Urged to Help Organize Industry W.P. to Open Training School In Fight Against Capitalism Party to Train Workers Class Outlines Form Research Department Facts Are Facts For Coal Miners -Illinois "Exposure" Exposed -Allard Cites P.M. of A. Records Against Article by Ralph Shaw in Labor Unity by Gerry Allard "Facts Are Facts" From the Record Allard Opposes Retreat 50 Opposition Votes Shaw's Nightmare Made Supreme Sacrifice In the Unions by Karl Lore The Labor Racket Union Receivership Unions and Government Dangerous Precedents Briefs Saar Basin is Pawn of Imperialist Rivals -Plebiscite Masks Real Aims History in the Making The Urgent Need Receipts to Date U.S. Role in Making Bosses' War Shown -Workers Died for Morgan Loans Why America Entered the War The "Japs" Are Discovered The Methods of Stalin by Joseph Zack Back Stage Methods The Game of Make-Believe The Moscow Rumor Factory "Explaining" the Opposition The Chinese Debacle How the Lefts Were Fooled The Real Issues in the Soviet Union Issue New International, Party Organ Glass Faces Ten Years On Syndicalist Charge -W. Va. Unemployed League Aid Defense Hearst Red-Baiting in School System Vehemently Protested by Educators Cooking Up a Red Scare So Radical 1935 4 Jan 5, 1935 Wall Street Crack Whip on Congress -Efforts to Save Capitalism to Continue - New Deal In 1934 Raised Prices, Profits - Put New Millions on Relief by Geo. Clarke [George Clarke] Ungrateful Wall Street Promises Employed Workers Public Works Auto Body Told System is Doomed -Workers Shun Hearing Held to Stabilize Industry Whispered Testimony Preis Produces Facts Willis-Overland Co. Remove Modern Machinery 1934 - Labor's Story - Hope, Trust, Betrayal, Militancy - 1935 Unemployed Help For 16 Workers--Death Victory--For Bosses Robber Baron Goes Free (Photograph of Martin Insull of Insull utility companies thanking the jury after being acquitted on embezzlement charges) Huey Long is Tammany Hall Rising in South -A Clever Politician, Accustomed to Corruption, Graft by Dan Eastman Long's Following Little Industry A Venture in Oil Captured Rural Vote Steel Election Called -Carnegie Corporation Will Rely on Government and Courts by Arne Swabeck Eighteen on Trial Need Labor Defense -California Fruit Growers Push Prosecution of Union Leaders in Red Drive-Workers Move to Obtain Bail (From Press Service of Non-Partisan Labor Defense) From the Firing Line * Clothing Workers Fight Suspension * Allard Elected * Relief Head Aids Cops, League Finds Appeals to League Contract for Paterson --- What a Contract! -Silk Workers Must Tear It Up and Fling It at the Bosses by Felix Giordano "No More Strikes" Perpetuates 40-Hour Week "Trial Period" Joker "The Right Strike" Richberg Smokes Peace Pipe As He Exonerates the Poor Doesn't Blame Poor Men United Front In Pittsburgh -Pennsylvania Leagues Try Again -But Councils and S.P. Group Forget to Tell the Rank and File What It's All About by E.R. McKinney On the Line Not a Parade And It Failed Forgot Rank and File What Councils Wanted U.C. Hatchet Men In the Unions by Karl Lore Local 802 A.F.M. 13 Years Hard Luck 3,728 to 127 Labor in Court Administration Out Building Trades Aged Man Jailed for Snaring Rabbits First National League Convention Stormy Test of "American Approach" by Louis Breier Backgrounds How Others Work The "American Approach" March of Events -Naval Race Forebodes War of the Pacific by Jack Weber The Imperialist Naval Race Necessity for Truth Perkins' Daughter Enters Society The Party Fund The Challenge Receipts A Farewell to Bureaucracy by Joseph Zack Suppressing the Opposition The Stalin Regime Conditions for Real Discussion Show Business How the Middle Class Led "Freed" Negroes After Civil War -"The Republican Party Is the Ship and All Else Is the Sea," Leader Told Them by Simon Williamson Frederick Douglass Eyes on Sacramento Hope for the Steel Workers Churchified Fascists Zack Meeting Draws Crowd Roosevelt and Congress Mass Action Policy of National League by Arnold Johnson, Secretary of National Unemployed League Used as Bait Need Organization 5 Jan 12, 1935 Roosevelt's Speech Goes On Forever -Has Made It Many Times and Conditions Go from Bad to Worse by Dan Diamat From Bad to Worse That Reasonable Leisure Better Than Wealth Farmers Not Forgotten Warnick Is Released on $3,2900 Bail -Sacramento Labor Prisoners Helped by Non-Partisan Labor Defense (NPLD Press Service) Albert Goldman Enters Case Defendants Hold Conference One World at a Time! League Paper Tells Unemployed Readers Workers Party Leaders Off on Speaking Tour (Photos of A.J. Muste and James P. Cannon above article) AFSW Plans Constitution -Draft of AFSW No Good, Giordano Says by Felix Giordano Limits Democratic Rights Militant Wins PMA Election (Special to New Militant) Pearcy Losing New Officers Strike Shuts Garages in Twin Cities -2,000 Mechanics Out; Get Help from Drivers Union 574 (By Special Correspondent) Bosses Stall V.R. Dunne on Job Labor's Share Less in 1935, While Profits Rose, NRA Figures Show FDR Advocates Low Wage, Protects Private Industry, In Dealing with Unemployed -Federal Relief Must Stop He Tells Congress - What Does It Mean? The Real Questions Is Four Billion Enough? What About Wages? Roosevelt's "American Plan" 150 League Men Storm Town Hall in Michigan Lay Plans for Akron Strike From the Firing Line * League in Airport Strike Bares Huge Graft; Hits at Forced Labor * PMA "Wild Cat" In Springfield * Meeting on Work Projects Called by Allentown League The Party at Work * Rapid Growth in New York * Allentown Maps Activity * Two Month Action Program of Youngstown Branch Party Lists 6 Pamphlets Injunction Seen as Lewis Move (Special to the New Militant) You Said It, Franklin! Gotham's 1,200,000 Unemployed Face '35 -City Juggles With Relief -Councils Dormant - Socialist Unions With Cap In Hand - Attitude of Jobless Changing by Al Dasch Waiting for Snow Work Relief Lack of Organization Attitude of Unemployed Changing $3,500 Is Family Need (By Special Correspondent) In the Unions by Karl Lore Saving John L. Lewis Oil Unionism Thunder Ahead Price Control Fight--The Only Way Arbitration What to Attend Letter Carriers Protest Extension of Wage Cut March of Events -State of the Union, No More Cash Relief, Imperialism and the Farmer by Jack Weber Secretary Wallace Gives the Key Big Profits in Textiles The Party Fund Branch Reports Receipts Dew of Death Rained From Sky -Capitalist Weapon for Next War by Ruth Wilson No Limits Mustard Gas "Civilized" Weapons Soothing Syrup And the "Abundant Life" Is Poverty! Poverty! Poverty! by Tess Huff How NUL Convention Nipped Fascist Attack by Louis Breier The Workers Guard Role of the Socialists The Counter-Attack World in Review -Letter From Spain, New International, Cuban Volcano * Spanish Socialist Youth Calls for New International from Socialist Youth of Spain * Situation Tense in Cuba 7,400,000 Children Reviewing the News by Bill Sherman * "A More Abundant Life" * Democracy and Communist Party * "The Slums We Give Them" * Pastors, Preachers, Messiahs and Crooks * "Free Workers" in Auto Paradise Huey Is Tammany Hall Rising From the South -Second Installment on Life of Louisiana Kingfish by Dan Eastman (Continued from last issue) Controls 13,500 Jobs Rich Get Richer Huey and the Banks Huey and the Government Huey's Program Another Plan to Save Capitalism What Huey Doesn't Know Solution in Ownership International Workers School Bill White Dead Cult of Leadership, Zig-Zags and Turns Mark C.I. Policy by Joseph Zack Right-Left Turns Red Unions Period Why the Zig-Zags 6 Jan 19, 1935 Lenin W.P. Moves National Office Takes Floor at 2 W. 15th St. Trotsky Answers Indictment -Links G.P.U. with Kirov Assassination by Leon Trotsky What Happened to the Letter? The Mystery of the "Consul" Complicity of the G.P.U. The White Guard Dodge Stalin's Lackeys Inform French Authorities Postmarked for the "Best Disciple" The Federal Budget (From Washington Correspondent) Billions for Bondholders War Expenditures Muste, Cannon in Canada; Find Workers Party Active There by A.J. Muste Speak to 400 Canada's "New Deal" Opportunity for W.P. Bosses Pay Prosecutor in Sacramento Red Trial League Men in Conference in N.W. Ohio (Special to New Militant) 3,000 in N.Y. Biscuit Strike Every Man Out Union Victory Ends St. Paul Garage Strike (Special to New Militant) Bosses' Cop Shoots Three "Bloody Mike" Busy From the Firing Line * Judge Wins Picket Trial * New England Welcomes NUL * Stalinists on Firing - Line * League Pickets 13 Townships * League's Strike is First One in Monroe County The Party at Work * Boston Branch Takes Lead in Getting New Members Boston in Lead Active in Strike * L.A. Branch Increases 30 Percent at Each Meeting Plan Mass Meeting * District Committee Starts Trade Union Campaign Subway Men in Revolt Against Co. "Brotherhood" Company "Brotherhood" Another Example Putting It Over Does Industrial Food Union Support Dutch Shultz Gang? by Joseph Zack Arrest Union Local in Labor Frame-Up (Special to New Militant) National Progressive Movement in Trade Union is Party Task by Arne Swabeck (Trade Union Secretary of the W.P.) Progressives in Steel Auto Workers Period of Calm Fears of the Officialdom The Job Before the Progressives What to Attend March of Events by Jack Weber -Supreme Court Deliberates, Debts and Gold, Hughes is Shrewd, Perpetuating Rule of Rich Supreme Court Deliberates Case of the Gold Standard Majesty of the Law The Constitution Itself The Party Fund Reports from Branches Receipts Huey Long's Labor Record; He Says Mussolini Endorsed His Plan (Continued from last issue) by Dan Eastman His Labor Record "Every Man a King" Suppresses Pamphlet Negroes Are Oppressed Lynchings Huey Uses Troops Relief Is Low Mechanization In Steel Bodes Uncertain Future -Fewer Workers Needed in Modern High-Speed Mills -- Companies Contract for Eight More by Fred Rayburn See Uncertain Future Erecting Modern Mills Brings Loss of Jobs Steel Towns Passing The Boston Tea Party and The Fears of $ir Hearst by Bill Monroe World in Review -France, Paris Socialists, Program from "La Verite" The Crisis How to Bring the Masses on to the Road of the Decisive Struggle for Power The Struggle for Power Workers' Security The 30-Hour Week The Saar Plebiscite Reviewing the News by Bill Sherman Real News in Hauptmann Case Militant Progressive Unionism Mass Telephoning 7 Jan 26, 1935 Across the Country With Cannon and Muste by A.J. Muste W.P. Has Many Contacts Two Husky Sons Same Old Story A Hot Situation Buying Power Drops Under "Model" Code by Jack Elder Roosevelt's Insecurity Program Fifty-Fifty? Democratic Poverty To Maintain this Great Work We Must Have Funds--Now! Akron C.P. Members Follow Zack to W.P. That Pittsburgh Convention -Steel Progressives Will Lead - A.F. of L. Leaders Looking Askance at Rank and File Conclave -Tighe Will Maneuver to Hold Steel Delegates in Check - Bill Sprang is Opposition Leader (By Special Correspondent) Revolt Against A.F. of L. Will Delegates be Hoodwinked? Not Likely Again "Our Men Are Desperate" Bill Sprang's Weakness Tighe is Afraid A Golden Opportunity Ohio Branch Raps League Run by C.P. Coal Miners Ready to Welcome Muste, Cannon Saturday Night Housewarming 56 Released as Leaguemen Storm Court -56 Released by Ohio Leaguers by Art Preis Force Leaders' Release Are Back on Job Relief Building "Private" United Defense Acts to Mobilize Labor in California Trial -Union Conference Called by Five Groups to Aid 18 Defendants-Decker Bailed Out by NLPD Special Prosecutor Stays Prosecution "Bargains" Rejected Real United Front Second Blast in Mine Kills 11, Injures 71 New Address From the Firing Line -Three Convicted on Old Charge for Assisting Evicted Family by Clarence Mayer Move Furniture These Terrible Unemployed! Three Are Found Guilty The Party at Work * Minneapolis Branch Moves Forward * Heavy Schedule in N.Y.C. Railroad Jobs Get Fewer and Fewer Pearcy Out, Keck In - Worse, Says Germinal, "or I'll Eat a Shovel" by Germinal Jones, NRA Socialist Keckism Wins Program for Future 600 At League Meet (Special to New Militant) Two Young Men Start Subway Union Rolling The Two Men The Man Defied Them The New Agreement Men Stirred Again A.F. of L. Blocks Rubber Strike In the Unions by Karl Lore -Hard Facts for A.F. of L. Pow-Wow Times Are Tough Wages Down; Profits Up Hard Facts What to Attend The Nature and Causes of Modern War -Capitalist Expansion Ends in Open Conflict by John West At the Bottom of War Driven to Imperialist Expansion Capitalists Vie on World-Wide Scale Capitalist Society Continually at War The Revolutionary War of the Workers The Party Fund Receipts Will the Steel Workers Strike? -Here's the Record Under NRA to Date by Dennis Brown Membership Exerts Pressure Weighing the Record Roosevelt's Pledge Set Up Steel Board Another Weirton Case Created Illusion World in Review -Situation in Cuba, Aftermath in Spain * Toilers Under Imperialism * Mendieta Seeks Allies * The Aftermath in Asturias In California The C.P. and the Labor Party Tom Mooney's Freedom Attack the Enemy Letters to the Editor -Start Meetings on Time by Comrade A.B.C. Reviewing the News by Bill Sherman New Title Wanted The Mooney Case "All the News That's Fit to Print" Slobbering Over Stalin The Dignity of the Court Strikers Versus Labor Leaders 8 Feb 2, 1935 NEW MILITANT with which is merged THE MILITANT Published Weekly by the Workers Party of the U.S. James P. Cannon, Editor Harry A, Howe, Associate Editor Hawthorne Winner, Business Manager Across the Country With Cannon and Muste by A.J. Muste Latest Order By FD Hides New Threat -Section 7(a) Likely to be Replaced by New Legislation by Zack Elder National Run Around's New Maneuver New Strike-Breaking Legislation When It Snows in New York -Magnificent Chance for Jobless Men -- Alderman Who Gets $100 an Hour Raps Shovellers A "Liberal" Paper How to Keep Warm New Deal Launches Another Gunboat (Photo of the 1,500-ton Destroyer Dale Leaving the Brooklyn Navy Yard Liberty of 18 Jeopardized As C.P. Splits Defense Doll and Toy Workers Use Flying Squadron Suggested Symbol 94 Strikers Arrested in Fargo N. Dakota by 300 Vigilantes -Take Town in Effort to Break Strike 4,000 Subs by May 31 Is Our Goal-Here's How Progressives Seek National Organization (By Special Correspondent) Resolution on Workers' Security Program Speakers Will Bare Hearst's Labor Record Truckmen Stay Injunction -One-Day Strike Prevents Judge from Issuing Writ -Her Postpones Decision Until Next Week Lively Meetings Mark Speaking Tour for Workers Party -Enthusiastic Crowd Cheers The New Party in Chicago Communists Behave Brought Down the House God Forbid! Describes Zig-Zags Leaves Communist Party for Workers Party -- Tells Why by Harold Smith (Exchange of letters between the C.P and the resigning member, a succinct analysis) The League's Fight for Unity by Louis Breier History of the National Unemployed League, Part Four What Unity Is Confusing the Problem Workers Cannot Deviate The Struggle for Unity Testing the Councils Patience--Another Letter Forgotten Men's Yell from "Voice of the Workers" Textile Strike Looms - Will It Be Another Betrayal by UTW Leaders? by Felix Giordano Delegates to Meet Way Through Strike Committee Real Story in Relief Paper Workers Education for Allentown Garage Strike Ends in Gains Act Against Chiseling Sop to Akron Labor Hides Company Aim What to Attend Bridge that Gap! Booker T. Washington-He Pleased the Bourgeoisie by Simon Williamson Helped Exploiters Got Additional Glory He Twisted History The Struggle Against War -Pacifism No Aid, But Helps the Militarists - Only Through the Class Struggle Can War be Fought by John West ` To End War We Must Remove Cause Socialist Economy Will End Contradictions Peace Plans and Pacifism Long Waits, Small Benefits Feature of Insurance Bills by Hugo Oehler They Call It Insurance Roosevelt's "Plan" Not Central Issue March of Events by Jack Weber A Year of Struggle in France The United Front Alliance With the Bourgeoisie The Anniversary Sugar Workers Strike in Puerto Rico Reviewing the News by Bill Sherman Title Contest Suggested Titles National Jig Saw -Bill Reich Broadcasting by Bill Reich Roosevelt Program Hearst and the Bosses A Request, and a Business Matter by Cara Cook The Party at Work The Toledo Branch A Bold Policy for Progressives in Steel -Retreat Before Tighe Would be Fatal -Militants Must Organize Their Forces to Unionize Industry Organize Progressive Forces A Bold Policy A National Strike Powerful Allies Unemployed Allies Retreat is Fatal 9 Feb 9, 1935 Roosevelt Kicks Bill Green Downstairs -"Leaders" in Dilemma Still Cling to F.D.R. by Arne Swabeck A Dilemma Militant Bureaucrats The Auto Agreement The Result Capitol New Letter -Labor Bureaucrats Howl as Roosevelt Disregards Auto Union by Jack Elder Fantastic Evidence Used by State in Labor Trial More Defendants Bailed Mass Meetings Build PA. Unemployed League Want Plenty? Nice, Easy Secret Way--It's Utopian Not Enough Flags The Easy Method Union Pledges Solidarity to 18 Framed-up Judge's Trick Approved by Union Leaders -Stay of Injunction Gains Time for Bosses in Waterfront Fight A Lousy Plot What a Victory! Mass Meeting calls Hearst Labor Enemy -Audience of 2,500 Indicts Millionaire Publisher and Red-Baiter Father Coughlin Adopts Popes' Fake Liberalism by Dan Eastman Leo Takes Sides It's More Profitable Silk Strike is Voted Pending Referendum Thirty Days, Says Buffalo Judge, Instead of Food Should Revolutionists Build a Labor Party by Hugo Oehler Labor Parties and Reform Capitalist Decay Reform Base Disappearing Credits for Russia--A Slogan for U.S. Labor by Tess Huff A Bit Mixed Up Why the Deadlock? St. Louis Socialist Finds Workers Party Is Realistic -SP is Hopeless, He Says -- In N.Y.., E. Martin Leaves Weisbord Group to Join W.P. letters by Juohn Burfeindt and E. Martin Workers Security? International Workers School Term Nears Registration Classes Scholarships Food Workers Bare Unions's Alliance with Schultz Gang -An Example of the New Trade Union Policy of the Communist Party Introductory Note by Joseph Zack By a Group of Progressive Food Workers What is this United Front? C.P. "Unity" in 1935 How "Unity" Works in Practice Some Pertinent Questions What to Attend Late Episodes in Kirov Assassination Analyzed by Trotsky by Leon Trotsky Why Was Zinoviev Arrested? 1926 Platform of Russian Opposition Cited "We Do Not Believe the Indictment" G.P.U. is Tool of Bureaucracy Real Devotion to Soviet Union Means Struggle Against Bureaucracy Open Letter from the National Committee of the W.P. Program of Action Our Needs--Concretely The League Against War and Fascism by John West The Fallacies of the League Revolutionary Party is First Task The Policy of Stalinism March of Events by Jack Weber -The Plundering of China -Germany--Rearmed The Plundering of China A Victory for Hitler Danger in Sacramento "Planned Economy" in the U.S. A Watchdog of Capitalism On the Flying Trapeze Hearst Calls the Tune... (Political Cartoon) NPLD Statement on Sacramento Case Zack Tour Reviewing the News by Bill Sherman A New Militant Sub for the Best Title Tommy Malloy, Labor Leader Well! Well! National Jig Saw by Bill Reich Babies Fashion Notes Toy Workers Strike in Second Week: Gains Won 10 Feb 16, 1935 Across the Country With Cannon and Muste -On Tour by A.J. Muste Crowded Hours in St. Louis "Best Political Meeting Yet" An Old American Custom Pittsburgh--the Last Stop Capitol New Letter -Roosevelt Help up Auto Labor Report until Code Was Renewed by Jack Elder Bitterly Oppose Payment Plan Boss Dips in Pay Envelope Code is Violated Experts Speak of Rational Workers Relief Bill Will Drive Wages of All Labor to $12 Minimum * Prevailing Wage Clause Defeated by Order of Roosevelt Prevailing Wage Amendment Roosevelt Opposes It The Three Proposals The Sweatshop Argument Legalizing Scabbing * A.F. of L. Helpless; Strike Action on PWA Only Course for Labor The Outlook C.P.'s Attack on Mini Decried in Sacramento Stool Pigeon's Testimony Mini's Statement Warnick Defends Mini; Raps "Western Worker" by Jack Warnick Warnick's Statement United Opposition Needed Against Tighe -Lack of Preparation Brought Present Progressive Movement in Steel to Disaster by Elmer Cope The Leaders The Feb. 3 Conference Resolutions Tighe Goes Into Action Job Before Progressives No Compromise With Fakers Merry-go-round For Akron Labor Scholarship Contest to New York Workers How the A.F. of L. Actually Betrayed the Automobile Workers by Special Correspondent Last Spring Today A.F. of L. "Acts" Capitulation The Anti-Labor Board A New Attack A.F. of L.'s Dilemma Win a Prize -Rules of the Prize Contest for Subscriptions Bankers Control Relief -California Legion Aids Drive to Reduce Standard Act in Newark Crowd Hears Muste Defy Arrest Threat Why Progressives Must Organize by B.F. A Job for the Progressives Spiking Lies Printed In the Daily Worker About Printers Election What to Attend March of Events by Jack Weber Roosevelt's Open Offensive Against Labor Shall the Unemployed Be Used Against the Employed? New Methods of Unemployed Work The Workers and the State The Party Fund Receipts The United Front and War by John West An Entry to the Minds of Pacifists War Issue Base for Agitation Making Marxist Position Clear Application of the United Front Should Revolutionists Build a Labor Party in America? by Hugo Oehler (Continued from last issue) Nite Club Revue to Feature Dances World in Review Fascism Degrades Italian Workers to Feudal Slaves Mine Wages Decline Return to Feudalism Socialist Party Adventurism Bootlickers Greetings from the New Manager by Hawthorne Winner Action Training School Opens Reviewing the News by Bill Sherman Title Contest Ends A Voice from Philly Other Titles Obituary Note Investigating a Company Union Labor Proves Gratitude A Warm "Fascist" Smile 11 Mar 2, 1935 Capitol News Letter -New Deal is Bankrupt...-Wagner's Labor Bill....-"Social Security".... by Jack Elder President is Consistent Wagner's Labor Bill Shadow Boxing To All Subscribers by The Business Manager N.U.L. Plans Caravan to Washington -To Get Out Nat'l Paper For Jobless Mini on Stand Gives Lie to "Stool-pigeon" Charge -Mini in Court Reaffirms His Views as Revolutionist Workers Demonstrate Solidarity Mini Risks Contempt Would Try Capitalists Affirms Marxist Position People Versus Property Differ With C.P. Stands by "Manifesto" Was Active in Strike Thomas Quits New Leader; SP May Split by Special Correspondent Withdrawals The New Press Is Here; We'll Do Our Part If You Do Yours! WP to Hold Conference AFL to Aid Akron Bosses Fight "Reds" -AFL Starts Drive in Akron With Anti-Strike Ballyhoo by Jack Wilson The Willoughby Strike 16 Sentenced for "Riot" In Fargo; Labor Aroused -Fargo Rallies to Aid Strike by Robert Whitcomb The Bosses Make a Mistake Leaders Picked Off Mother of 5 Leads League in Relief Fight They Got Suspicious To All Branches and Prospective Advertisers by Business Manager Organized Left Wing Task of Real Progressives in Silk Workers Union -Strike Vote Sabotaged By Delay of A.F. of L. by Felix Giordano Slack Season is Near Security on the Job The Paterson Election Why Militants Failed No Clear-Cut Program Results of C.P. Policy NBC Ruse Fails (NBC for National Biscuit Company) Contest Note Rules of Prize Contest for Subscriptions They Got Suspicious March of Events by Jack Weber American Imperialism Arrives At a Decision American Policy Militarizing of the Pacific War and Fascism Five Join Workers Party Protesting C.P. Bureaucracy Cite Lack of Democracy The Truth About Sacramento -How C.P. Tactics Hurt Defendants by James P. Cannon Sabotaging the Case Making and Breaking United Front Defense Policy in Court Frame-up Against Norman Mini Statement by N.P.L.D. by George Novack, Chairman, Provisional Committee for Non-Partisan Labor Defense S.P. on Sacramento "United Front" Bound Militants The Reason for Hearst The Set-Up (Political Cartoon) -Bill Green: "Am I getting too rough, Franklin" Elevator Strike History In Newspaper Headlines Left Jabs by Bill Sherman The New Title "My Country 'Tis of Thee" by Earl Browder, Daily Worker A Governor, Child Labor and Bolshevism Our Hope and Strength by Bill Reich The Cuckoo Clock Religion, A Moral Force by Bill Reich Theory and Practice by Bill Reich Arms Control & League of Nations from "Reviewing the Crisis, 1929-35, by M.L. 'Til Death Do Us Part by Bill Reich We Need a Larger Paper Stalinists Attack Worker Opposed to Union Policy 574 Boys Support Albert Lea Pickets What to Attend 12 Mar 9, 1935 NRA Batters Down Wages -But Profits Soar Gov't Board Says Higher Wages? Share-the-Starvation Bosses Share-the-Profits Real Wages Drop Capitol News Letter by Jack Elder The Labor Disputes Bill What Socialism Would Do New Deal "Left Wing" Out James Rorty Ouster Goes to Congress Win 62 and 1/2 Percent Raise in Wage Relief Wage Boss Press Subsidized State League Formed in Kentucky -Johnson Urges Fight for Harlan Miners Win Strike (At Myers Regulator Co.) Civil Liberties Union Charges C.P. with Disrupting Sacramento Defense Charges Against C.P. Confirmed The Facts Caroline Decker's Position Warnick Stands Firm Lillian Symes, California Author (Letter of comment) George Hedley, Chairman United Front Committee (Letter of comment on an article in "Western Worker" captioned "Trotskyite Splitting Tactics Fail") Statements Say Break Was Deliberate (Statements refer to Sacramento defense) Statement of the American Civil Liberties Union from the National Executive Committee Statement by Travers Clement in The Nation Green in Detroit Surveys His Ruin of Auto Union -Try Another Board, He Cries by Our Detroit Correspondent Bill's "Wisdom" A.F. of L. Weak in Detroit Workers Waking Up Building Union Leads Toledo FERA Strike -Special to New Militant Character of Organization W.P. and O.U.L. Active Motions Adopted Strategic Labor Attack Triumphs -Waukegan Office Workers Stand by Mechanics Choice of Name Biggest Achievement of S.P. Unemployed Meet -"A Socialist Party Congress" Protests Virginia Delegate by Special Correspondent Benjamin Approves Rev. Myers Speaks Selecting a Name N.U.L.'s Position on Convention Contest Note Minneapolis Ties Davenport on Subs Question Box NRA Speed-Up and Police Brutality Hit in St. Louis -Three Thousand in Mass Meeting by Special Correspondent The Usual Story Scab Agencies Work Call Mass Protest Edith Phillips Fur Union Must Move Carefully for Unity; Cannon's Advice Still Holds bt Trade Union Dept. of W.P. Proposals of Industrial Union What to Attend March of Events by Jack Weber Italy's Colonial Drive Japan and the Chinese Consortium Roosevelt and "Prevailing Wage" Bankers Hear Plan for Aged S.P. Militants Forced to Cover Up Right Wing Labor Defense Maneuver Morrow's Letter to Baron Baron's Reply Why Join the Workers Party -Letter to a Worker Correspondent by A.J. Muste How W.P. Began Found Need of New Party Not a Hasty Decision Our Credentials Unity--On What Basis? Finds C.I. Like Roman Church by Bernard Ross International Notes... * Communist League of China Hails W.P. * Workers Party Organized in Panama Facts About America Unity of the Unemployed? Balance of Power--An Illusion Capitalist Press Lies About Mini Scored by Chambers and Warnick letter from Jack Warnick, Pat Chambers and Norman Mini Insull Farce Relief Investigators Do Detective Work -Letter from "Inside" Tells the Wretched Story Our Health "Service" The Spy System No Kicking Allowed Speed Up for Typists Two Important C.P. Members in Week Join Workers Party Watch for This Fellow 13 Mar 16, 1935 Capitol News Letter by Jack Elder -A.A.A. Accomplishments -Milk Production -Corn Belt Conditions -Saga of Scarcity Milk Production Lowest on Record Corn Belt Conditions More Cheerful News! Saga of Scarcity N.U.L. Paper Announces Club For Jailed Heroes of Labor Cuban Workers in Island-Wide General Strike -Mendieta Sustained by Wall Street Army Alone -Intolerable Conditions Result of American Sugar Imperialism, Cause of Permanent Unrest -All Support to the Cuban Workers! Cuban Labor A Crisis Regime A Single Product Country Darcy Takes the Stand In Sacramento -C.P. Organizer Testifies His Party Stands For--Reform! by Special Correspondent Is This the Communist Party? How the C.P. Uses the Courts But the C.P. Yells Trotskyism Ohio League Congress Holds Impeachment Over Governor Hit Sales Tax Workers Party Sends Letter to P.P. by A.J. Muste Settlement in Sight For Dental Mechanics Wall Street's Priest -Father Coughlin Wins Fame and Fortune with Red Scare -- Says Henry Ford is a Communist by Dan Eastman (Second in a series) The Red Serpent Christ's Prime Minister Coughlin and Hearst Father Coughlin's Red Scare A.F. of L. Busy Sabotaging Akron Strike -Leaders Fear They Are Losing Grip On Rubber Union Ark. Workers College is In Danger by Gerry Allard Roosevelt OK's Machine Gun Squads Formed In Sacramento President Gives A.F. of L. Cold Shoulder on Auto Boards, Codes, Relief -Administration Getting Ready for Large Scale Wage Cutting Drive Against Unions by Arne Swabeck Serious Problems Ahead What is Being Done? C.P. Leadership Can't Be Trusted -Write Former Members to Comrade Who Asks Them to Come Back to Party letter by Alfred Terry and Jack Taylor Note on Boston Branch Contest Note Big Gains in Middle West Teachers Must Not Rest With Vanderwoude Decision What of the Future? Purely Legal Fight Role of the Union Struggle Within the Union Progressives Suspended From ILG Misery Stalks Fascist Austria What to Attend March of Events by Jack Weber A Dangerous Alliance The Labor Party Fallacy Shall We Compete With Fascism? Super Red-Baiting Bill to Keep Truth From Soldiers Why Join the Workers Party -Letters to a Worker Correspondent by A.J. Muste (Part 2) An Example of Reform General Trend Today Riding in Opposite Directions The Pacific Movement -Japanese Imperialism Stirs Up Race Hatred in America by Simon Williamson "Friend" of the Negro The "Friend" in Action Liberals by Louis Breier (Poem) The Hooey Long Way A Bloc with Reformists The Socialist Party Question Box Unemployed in Ind. Organize Out of the SP "Organize or Starve" S.P. Begins Writing Letters Pity the Poor Owners Will They Make Them by Jim Karl (Political Cartoon) The Paris Commune by Joseph Carter Deadly Menace to Whom Toll of the Bloody Work Russian Workers Learn Lessons of Communism Commemorate the Commune--Build Workers Party Banks Increase Control of Gov't Thru Bond Purchases Who Bus Bonds? Banks and Security Left Jabs by Bill Sherman Oh, Deah, Deah! Race Prejudice Reviewing the Crisis Building the A,F, of L. Olgin, God, and Father Divine 14 Mar 23, 1935 Capitol News Letter by Jack Elder A Bigger and Better Board The Works-Relief Bill by Jack Elder Nation Totter on the Brink of Another Imperialist War -Capitalists Profited $12,000 For Every Death in Last -Second World War Looms The Second World War What War Means Who Won? New Classes in School Sacramento C.S. Trial Near End -Judge Rules Case to Continue Despite Ford's Illness A British Patriot 20th Century Civilization Life, Liberty, the Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Housing Society Sports Food Relief The Arts and Sciences Business and Finance Cannon Rorty And Chas. Malamuth Will Tell of Cal. Terror Democracy Violent In S.P. -Class Struggle in the S.P. N.U.L. Blasts Roosevelt's Relief Plan -Like Trying to Fight a Fire With Tea Cup 30 Hour Weeks Nothing for War Administered by Workers and Farmers Auto-Rubber Alliance in Akron by Jack Wilson Allentown Pushes New Militant Circulation Drive WP Progress on All Fronts, National and International Marked at Ptsbg. Conference -Membership, Trade Union, Unemployed Work Shows Gain; Daily Paper Up for Discussion Membership Increases S.Y.L. Doubled Membership A Daily Paper Nation-Wide Strike of 500,00 Bituminous Coal Miners Looms in April -Short Sweet and Victorious Under Rank and File Control -Danger of Separate Agreement by Leaders by Gerry Allard Dual Movements Demands Separate Agreements New Militant Drive News Donations, Contributions All Males Under 30 in CCC Plan of N.Y. Relief Bureau -Second Letter From a Relief Investigator Some Facts "Tapering Off" the Rolls J.P. Swaps Art for Profits in Japan Left Wing Program for Silk; No More Skulking Cliques by Felix Giordano The Task of the Left Wing No Cliques A Program for the Left Wing Curtain Drops on Work Relief Farce; Wages Will Drop Soon Boston Branch Activities Wages Lag Profits Soar Since 1849 -A.F. of L. Figures Condemn Own Policy as False at Best What to Attend March of Events by Jack Weber Hitler Unmasks German Rearmament Stalinism in France Danger of a French Amalgam S.Y.L. Looks to the Future of the American Revolution by Reva Crane Why Join the Workers Party -Letters to a Worker Correspondent by A.J. Muste What the Masses Fight For How Are Strikes Caused? The Revolutionary Party Criminal Syndicalist or Renegade? -From a Statement of Norman Mini in Reply to the Slanders of the Stalinist Press by Norman Mini The McAllister Interview Another Prisoner Speaks The "United Front" Who Bailed Out Decker? Who Hurts the Defense? Hooey Not This Time We Accuse William Green Friends of Labor Currency Inflation War of Today Leads Inevitably to Military War of Tomorrow Stabilization Funds Birth Control Good Work Franklin by Jim Karl (Political Cartoon) AF of L Leaders Hope for New Gov't Sell Out Board. Want Labor to Confide in Capitalism Question Box 15 Mar 30, 1935 Only A Spark is Needed! (To start the next World War) Strike Struggles Grip Toledo -4 Unions on Strike -Joint Action Committee Established -"March of Labor" Takes the Field; W.P. Members Active "The March of Labor" Akron Workers Set for Siege in Rubber -Bosses Import 3 Thousand Hired Thugs as Union Girds for First Test in 20 Years by Jack Wilson Scabs Ready City Tense and Expectant Starvation Faces Million New York Jobless -Relief Inadequate, Conditions Appalling Is Finding of Mayor's Committee Malnutrition Rife The Sick Alliance Clothing Inadequate Thomas Offers Olive Branch to Old Guard General Strike Shuts Down LA Hat Industry -Morale of Workers High as Strong Picket Lines Surround Shops by Sam Myers Dan Tobin Rats on Fargo Driver But Ranks Remain Firm N.P.L.D. Attorney at Work C.P. Members Take Stand in Sacramento Evading Fundamentals Need for Unity is Leading Issue at Coming Steel Workers Convention -Trend of Steel Union Depends on Action of Progressives All Promises--No Action Unity Chief Issue Stalinist Parades Plentywood Leads Drive Donations, Contributions What to Attend Solidarity Forever by Florence Wyle Tony "Little Annie" The Old Timer Surging Hopes Poverty and Discrimination -Behind the Harlem Events Death Stalks the Streets Home Relief Discriminates Special Rules for Harlem Allard Calls on the P.M.A. Convention for United Struggle in Coming Coal Strike Allard's Remarks Two Roads Unholy Alliance at Work Rank and File Holds Key Strikes Looming Everywhere Plan of Action Proposed March of Events by Jack Weber The AAA and the Tenant Farmer Driving Farmers Off the Land The Attack on Trotsky Dutch Parliament Raises Banner of Fourth International Translation of Article in De Baanbreker (March 2, 1935 on the Paris Conference of Feb 14) Why Join the Workers Party -Letters to a Worker Correspondent by A.J. Muste The Right to Vote for Stalin is Granted by L.T. [Leon Trotsky] The Risk of the Party Question Box W.P. on the Firing Line The Socialist Party Crisis The Paradox of New York Left Jabs British Bourgeois Hypocrisy Britain, Hitler and Peace The "Great Engineer" Tries a Comeback Justice in Harlem Harmless Substitutes All 16 Apr 6, 1935 The Crime of Sacramento -An Editorial NY Left Wing Leaves YPSL and Joins WP -Resign as a Group in Protest Against N.C. Decision at Buffalo Analyses Confirmed Struggle Against Reformism Jobless Drivers Organize Modern Strike Strategy -Daily Strike Bulletin -Gas House Worker (Daily strike paper) St. Louis Gas House Workers Answer Bosses with Strike -Police and Scabs Fail to Terrorize Strikers' Two Unions Offer Aid Daily Strike Bulletin The Grand Stall Rat Agency Active Court Convicts 8 in Sacramento Amid Red Scare -Jury Acquits Six in Compromise After Sixty Six Hours N.U.L. Helps Win Strike Albert Lea Strikers Duped by False Lawyers - Serve 60 Days Seized for "Rioting" Olson's Recommendation Supreme Court Ruling Emme's Dismissal Guilty of Organizing -Norman Mini (Photograph) Scottsboro Boys Granted New Trial -Is Victory for Negro Rights; Struggle Must Be Continued Victory for Negro Rights Victory Not Yet Complete Akron Rubber Strike Impends -City Tense -Goodyear Vote Overwhelming for a Walkout by Jack Wilson Danger in Strike Delay Company Maneuvers Rank and File Restless Regional SYL Conference Fargo -- A Labor Struggle That Rocked the Northwest Vigilante Trouble-Shooting Tear Gas for Children Packed Jury The Cross of Silver -Between Speeches Coughlin Engages In Practical Business of His Own by Dan Eastman Lubricating an Oil Plot Making Charity Pay For God and Silver All Roads Lead to Wall Street S.Y.L. Maps National Tour 1500 "Bootleg" Coal Miners Organize Five in California Quit C.P. and Join Workers Party (Letter signed by T.H. Jameson, B.L. Collins, W.A. Pitts, Mrs. W.A. Pitts and Mrs. Ollie Collins In the Unions by Karl Lore War Union Label Metal Trades What to Attend Tour to the U.S.S.R. March of Events by Jack Weber Fascist Symptoms in the Third Party Movement New Political Movements and the Class Struggle News from the Soviet Union -The Anti-Trotsky Crusade An Erring Professor A Trotskyist Nest" "Ignored the Works of Stalin" One Expelled, One Censured "Always True Bolsheviks" Twenty Cases in Twenty Cities Join the Workers Party by A.J. Muste -Letters to a Worker Correspondent Internationalism American Traditions Study the Program Revolutionists Must Organize Civil War in Greece -(Extracts from a letter) Question Box Fling Back the Challenge! New Recruits Tom Mooney Appeals Local 22 Elections Conferences Prepare May Day in N.Y. and Chicago Unity Wins Out W.P. Proposal Adopted Executive Committee Elected "The Collective Propagandist" from National Committee of the W.P., A.J. Muste, Secretary Capitol News Letter by Jack Elder Human and Divine The Pitfalls of Lewisdom... 17 Apr 13, 1935 War! -The Enemy Is In Our Own Country Juror Hits Verdict in California -Goldman Appeals for New Trial as Deal is Uncovered -Jurors Affidavit Flays Sacramento Verdict -Horse-Trade Uncovered; Goldman Calls for New Trial Jurors Threatened Stalinist Prisoners Reconsider Nation-wide Strike Against War Stirs Students Roll, Tire, Roll! (Political Cartoon) Toledo Auto Strike Looms -Men Flocking into Chevrolet Union by Art Preis Continue Fight for the Scottsboro Boys Death and Destruction "Peace" Record of 1934 Labor Supports St. Louis Gas Workers Strike -Trick Settlement Rejected -Ladies' Auxiliary Is Organized Labor Movement in Support "Settlement" Rejected One Scab--Fifteen Cops Labor Rallies to Aid of Akron Strike -Solidarity Pledged by Cleveland & Detroit -Intervention of Perkin Threatens to Continue the "National Run Around" -Latest Strike Aspects at Glance by Jack Wilson Major Battle of 1935 Sentiment Militant Furrier Says CP's Dizzy Turn Threatens Existence of Union by J. Rabinowitz What to Attend Are You Interested in These Problems? Pittsburgh Headquarters N.U.L. Pickets White House (Photograph) Boston Conference Prepares Joint May Day Celebration by L Schlosberg Spartacus Starts National Tour An Appeal for Victor Serge S.Y.L. North-Eastern Regional Confab to Map Future Course by Sol Stevens Parties Unite Against War (Costa Rica and Panama) In the Unions by Karl Lore Come-Back? (Of I.W.W.) Rat Agency Neckties Merge Briefs Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Merry England Economics Labor Crime Society Notes Troyanovsky Poses as Doctor for Capitalism by A.J. Muste Physician for Capitalism Don't Rock the Boat! Pacifism with a Red Color The "Gods' Clash in Harlem by Simon Williamson Mother Horn and the Elder The Elder is Popular Father Divine in a Jam "God" in Contempt of Court Left Wing Group Scores Gains In French Socialist Ranks Influence Rapidly Growing Resolution Adopted in Paris Stalinists Furious Allentown Gains in Sub Drive Confusion Reigns in Ranks as C.P. Veers Toward Labor Party by Al Dasch Perversion of Theory A Bewildered Membership The Basis of Reformism Question Box by A. Weaver Left Jabs This Changing World Diplomatic Dress Words and Action Anti-Fascist Meetings Spotlight on Akron The Danzig Elections Reversion to Type 15 points of Father Coughlin -Analysis of Program of Detroit Priest Reveals Fascist Trend in Fundamental Aims and Method by Dan Eastman Consummate Hypocrisy The Wages of Slavery No Offense Intended "Fair" Slavery? "Coordinated Unions" A "Simple" Government New Headquarters 18 Apr 20, 1935 Raw Deal Put Over in Akron -Green & Co. Surpass All Records For Treachery by Art Preis The Game of Delays Last Minute Promises C.P. Plays Claherty's Game Browder Swallows His Tongue Dragging Through the Courts The Betrayal in Rubber -And the Road Ahead by James P. Cannon Resentment is Bitter Over Trickery of "Settlement" -Inside Story of the Battle in Rubber Unions by Jack Wilson Nothing is Too Low The Rout at Firestone A "Bold" Faker The Specter of Black-Listing 110,000 Out in Student Strike Against War -Spartacus Youth League Plays Militant Role in Demonstrations Eight Are Sentenced on Coast -Two Refuse Mercy; Scorn Court in Speeches Refuse Probation NUL is Active Thruout Ohio Workers Party To March With Unions in N.Y. -May Day United Fronts Concluded in Other Cities Organizations Represented N.B.C. Strikers to Participate Labor Marshalls Forces for Banner May Day -Union Turnout to Be Biggest in Years -First May Day Finds Workers Party in Forefront of Important Labor Battles by A.J. Muste Before the Crisis Short Cut Proves a Trap Radical Thought Gaining The Wrong Way Against False Shibboleths For a Workers' World March of Events by Jack Weber The Stresa Conference Stalinism and the War Danger Capitol News Letter by Jack Elder What Now for the Textile Workers? -The Main Task After the Betrayal Is the Organization of Union Progressives by Felix Giordano The U.T.W. Convention Labor-Saving and Speed-Up Leadership Trusts in Washington Welcome to Soldiers Conditions of Truce The Lack of Left Wing Heaping Insult on Injury The Road Ahead The Only Alternative Progressive Organization Imperative Letters to the Editor (Letter from L.C.) Is Torgler Being Victimized by the C.P. Bureaucracy? Question Box by A. Weaver Comments -On Life Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Peace on Earth Good Will Towards Men Home Sweet Home Blessed Are the Little Children Labor The State of the Union Mass Picketing is Effective in FERA Workers Strike in Ohio -Newssellers Picket Press; Organize Union; Make Gains News Boys Organizing Radio Workers Are Fighting For One Nation-wide Union A.F. of L. Fakers No Help Three Unions in One Plant Fight Inside the A.F. of L. First Regional Conference of SYL Marks Real Progress by Bill Streeter Militant Joins Workers Party in Fort Wayne by Harry W. Conner Spartacus Starts National Tour In the Unions by Karl Lore Glass... Lumbermen... Hutcheson... Briefs... Youngstown Br. Leads Sub Drive What to Attend The "Lesser Evil" Again "But this same class struggle that results in our conviction will someday generate an irresistable wave that will sweep every thing this court and this state represent away forever" (Political Cartoon) Left Jabs by Bill Sherman "War is Human Who Are the Social Fascists? Happy Naziland! Preservation of Civilization Again Divine and Ford 19 Apr 27, 1935 Into the Streets on May Day! -First of May Manifesto of the Workers Party of U,S. Carry On! (Political Cartoon) Tobin Lifts Charter of Drivers Union, 574 -Join With Citizens Alliance -But Thousands of Truckers Swear Fealty To Local Leaders in Reinstatement Fight by F.X. Ferry Fight for Reinstatement Tobin's Real Reasons 574 Remains Firm The "United Front" March With the W.P. On May Day in N.Y. Broad Unity For May Day in Allentown -Monster Parade to Voice Important Labor Demands Toledo Strike Solid; Auto Plant Paralyzed -Strike Paper to Be Published -Militants Active, Promise real Fight, No Fake Agreement; Bosses Frantic by A.J. Muste Progressives in Leadership Company "Conditions" Strikers Aggressive To Publish Strike Daily Rely on Own Strength Beat Company Union in Calif. Auto Election -Workers Vote for AF of L Despite Extensive Fink System Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness Sweetness and Light Higher Learning Fearless Journalism Salaries Coercion Morals Department Society Notes August Upswing is Strategic Time for Silk Union Victory -Thorough Preparation is Vital -Organize Nationally, Raise $500,000 Strike Fund, Publish Strike Paper Now by Felix Giordano Need of Organization Perspectives What Must Be Done? Strike Organ Needed Now Plentywood and Youngstown Tie Mpls Council For one Union In Railroads In the Unions by Karl Lore Banks National Guard Yellow Dog Unions Briefs Capitol News Letter by Jack Elder In Every City and in Every Nation -History of May Day -Strikes, Demonstrations, Revolution Chicago Center of Struggle May Day Comes to France In Italy In Russia In Germany May Day 1917 After the War Back to the U.S. A Sacramento Juror Weeps -C.P.'s "Vigilante' Is Only Human After All by Herbert Solow McIntire Talks Believed Defendants Innocent Trading in Lives Juror Wants Sympathy Couldn't Sleep Nights Jurors Condemn Statement The Jury Pressure Counts Most Support the Defendants New Deal Paradise Summed Up Machine Guns in Ohio Strike What to Attend Battles in Chicago and Milwaukee -The First May Day -Let us Remember the Martyrs of 1886 We Remember the Dead 1st May Day in Union Sq. Hollywood Fury (Film Review of "Black Fury" about coal miners) The Negro Workers' Role in Past May Day Struggles by Simon Williamson Huey Long--Workers Enemy -Share-the Wealth Can Only Mean Share-the-Poverty As Long as the Capitalist System Endures by Arne Swabeck Out for Bigger Things Long as Roosevelt Supporter Huey's Discovery Ownership Determines Distribution For Maintenance of System For the American Workers--Labor Day or [May] First? Clubs and Bands A.F. of L. Condemns May Day March of Events by Jack Weber The Class Struggle in France The Ranks of the Workers Role of the Bolshevik-Leninists May Day, American Born in 1886 -Tremendous Strikes For 8 Hour Day Shook Nation -Knights of Labor Sprang Up Almost Over Night Workers Roused to Action The First May Day Knights of Labor Declines Pioneer Book Notes Question Box Left Jabs by Bill Sherman May Day in Britain May Day in Berlin Norman Mini "Justice" in New York Y.C.L. and Unity Toledo and May Day 20 May 4, 1935 May Day March Biggest in Post-War History -W.P. Section Voices Solidarity with Toledo at G.M.C. Building Boos for Hearst Solidarity with Toledo Leaders Kowtow to Cops Cannon Alone Stresses Struggle Highlights of May Day on Union Square Sub-Getters, On the Job! Illinois Confab Fights Threat To Stop Relief -3,000 Delegates Gather In Huge Four County I.W.A. Meeting Toledo Militants "Disturb" Washington A.F.L. Lobby Toledo Leads Revolt of Auto Workers "Settle Strike on the Picket Line, Not in Washington," Strikers Slogan -Fight Spreads -Local Votes Support for Daily Paper -Special to New Militant Flint Takes Strike Vote 1,700 Out in Norwood Dillon Tries to Stem Tide Tries to Divide Workers Strikers Demand Strike Paper Heed the Call of Toledo! by A.J. Muste Flint Invaded -Jamesville, Atlanta Plants on Strike Claherty Hits at Akron Rebels by Jack Wilson "India Tire" Workers Fight Back 65 Killed as Filipinos Rise -Wall Street Oppression Is at Bottom of New Revolt Public Backs Omaha Strike by Pat Murphy Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Wisdom in Washington... America the Beautiful... The State of the Nation... State of the World... St. Louis Gas Workers Stand Firm in Strike -Second Month of Fight Finds Picket Line Solid Capitol News Letter -The Meaning of the Wagner Bill -- A Noose for Labor by Jack Elder Economic Security... Lang--Hearstian Socialist Miners Honor Slain Fighter in Mass Funeral -Swarm Into Springfield to Protest Mabie Murder Employment Gains Less In the Unions by Karl Lore Weakness... Shoe Workers... No Fights... No Gentlemen... March of Events by Jack Weber The Road to Power... The Betrayals... Abramovitsch... S.Y.L. Flays Youth Buro Rep. for Stand at Paris Meet In the Service of His Majesty -Norwegian Labor Party Enters Cabinet Under Domination of Ruling Class by H. St. Voting the King's Stipend New Uses for Cops Importance of Trade unions Bolshevik-Leninists in U.S.S.R. Face New Frame-Up by Leon Trotsky Pouring Salt on the Wounds of China's Oppressed Masses Banquet for Concubine Irony of Fate Question Box Local 574 Under Fire Again 5,000 in Cleveland May First Parade Debate on WP vs. SP Scheduled in N.Y Left Jabs by Bill Sherman Police Hero Fascist Future Foretold As Rare as Albino Frogs Two of a Kind Red or Green Banners? Again Peace Phila. W.P. in May Day Unity 21 May 11, 1935 War -and the Franco-Soviet Pact by James P. Cannon 20 Workers Party Pickets Arrested in N.Y. Demonstration Against General Motors Dutch Party Gains 4 Seats in Elections "Wildcat" Miners Boo Solons at Hearing Allard Leads Illinois Jobless On Capitol Muste Rallies N.Y. Support For Auto Strike -400 Cheer Speaker to Echo in Inspiring Meeting Reviewing Toledo's Tradition Warns Against Dillon Ovation From Crowd Dillon Spikes Flint Strike Vote; Slurs Toledo Workers U.S. Washes Hands of Inquiry into Minor Kidnap Outrage Strikers Reject Union Busting "Peace" -Trim Scabs -Roland Sounds Fighting Note at Big Meeting -Resume "Strike Truth" as Union Prepares to Spread Battle -Spread Strike is Task Ahead -Special to the New Militant Dillon Accepts Scab Terms 5,000 Rally Support Knudsen Won't Negotiate Roland Fights Capitulation Workers Party Active How the Tables Were Turned (At Toledo Chevrolet) Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness Youth... Collective Bargaining... Education... Society Notes... State of Nation... "In the Name of God" -Coughlin "Eschews All Radicalism;" Offers Age-Old Panaceas as Cure-All by Arne Swabeck Says It is Not a Third Party Makes Bid For Farmers, Workers Real Appeal is o Petty Bourgeoisie Coughlin Explains His System Classes and Production In the Union by Karl Lore Progressive Lewis... Fireworks... Lumber... S.Y.L. Regional Confab Held In Youngstown by M. Slavin What to Attend March of Events by Jack Weber Imperial Jubilee... Role of Monarchy... Labor Party... The "American Approach" -Adapting Marxism To the American Class Struggle by A.J. Muste Theory and Practice Lenin's Realistic Approach How Advise the Youth? The "Lunatic" Fringe The American Pragmatism Assimilating "Activists" The Fallacy of Individualism The Vanguard Letters to the Editor from H. Robins and A. Gras Question Box Shades of 1914 Jobless Slugged at N.Y. Relief Bureau Uriah Heep? No, Abe Cahan! Federal Judge Sees Doom of Capitalism "The Shrine of the Little Flower" (Political Cartoon abut Father Coughlin) Rebuild Dental Workers Union May First Sees United Front in Many Cities Chicago Kansas City by Jefferson Rall New Castle by Fred Rayburn 22 May 18, 1935 NEW MILITANT with which is merged THE MILITANT Published Weekly by the Workers Party of the U.S. James P. Cannon, Editor Harry A, Howe, Associate Editor War -and the Stalin-Laval Communique by James P. Cannon Unemployed Leader -Gerry Allard (Photograph of Gerry Allard) Next Week! (A Statement from the Workers Party on the Franco-Soviet Alliance) St Louis Gas Strike is Solid Despite Terror Strike Paper Invaluable Jobless Renew Relief March For Showdown -Will Lay Siege to Ill. State Capitol Says I.W.A. Leader by Gerry Allard Present Their Demands Learn Political Lesson Federation Knifes Unemployed W.P. Supports Election Battle Against Mpls. Reactionaries Applying the "Merit Clause" (Political Cartoon about G.M. Strike) Lessons of the Great Toledo Battle Dillon Men Slug Toledo Workers in Flint Meet Expel Allentown Professor for Activity in Labor Movement Toledo Auto Progressives Organize -Dillon & Co. Wreck Chance to Win Strike -Temporary Setback is Signal to Cement Ranks by Art Preis Lack of Experience Fulminates at Muste Schwake Rats for Dillon Knifes Roland Progressives Organize W.P. in Strike Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Privileged Classes... Food... Jobs... Patriotism... Society Notes... Central Labor Union Backs Local 574 -Unanimous Appeal For Reinstatement Find Charges False Take Immediate Steps What to Attend Boston Dressmaker Calls for Effective Preparations to Improve Conditions by J. Raymond Reject Pact in Rubber Strike by R. Ferguson Letters to the Editor letter from Cara Cook, Former Manager, New Militant Question Box by A. Weaver March of Events by Jack Weber In Belgium... Coalition Gov't... The Effects... The Forgotten Men in America's No-Man's Land -Ward H. Rogers Tells Stirring Story Of Share-Croppers Battle by Harry Strang NRA a New Burden Color Issue Raised Threaten Lynchings Shoot Union Men N.P.L.D. Aids Defense The American Approach -The Use of Polemics in the Labor Movement by A.J. Muste (Part 2 of a series) Mud-Slinging Methods The Issue at Hand The Point of Departure Unity--Its Real Meaning The Question of Stalinism The Ostrich Method The Job Before Us The Pulitzer Prize for Poison Pens Classical Language Stalinist Treason in France -Some Startling Quotations from L'Humanite of Paris The Peace Policy of the C.I. Peri and Pertinax The Announcement of Treason Big Crowd at Cannon Meet 23 May 25, 1935 NEW MILITANT with which is merged THE MILITANT Published weekly by the New Militant Publishing Co. James p. Cannon.............Editor Harry A. Howe...............Associate Editor Illinois Workers Plan New Hunger March -Hit Sales Tax -Will Fight to Last Ditch Says IWA Leader Call for National Support New Castle Jobless Storm Relief Office by Fred Rayburn A.J. Muste to Broadcast On Radio May 30, 10PM ILGW Pledges to Support Relief Battle Wage Levels Hit New Low as FDR "Redistributes" Wealth Youth Confab Swayed by SYL In Minneapolis -Left Wing Delegates Carry the Field by Reginald L. Burke Purpose of Conference Expelled Professor -Winslow N. Hallett (Photograph) -Allentown CLU Backs Teacher In College Fight -N.P.L.D. Organizes Wide Campaign for Reinstatement P.U.L. Protests Church Considers Case Central Union Slams Dillon For Settlement -Worse than Hitler Toledo Body Finds Dillon's Dictatorship In Fitting Company Key Lumber Plants Walk Out -Industry Tied Up on West Coast Bakers Strike To Gain Union Demands in NY $4.75 A Week -- The Roosevelt Standard -Coolie Wages -Low Scale Will Drive All Union Rates Down -"Fear of Strikes" Disturbs Bill Green --Would Rather Talk The Very Minimum Lower Everywhere How Scales Were Determined Under P.W.A. Rates Not Isolated--Competing Green's Nightmares Bills, Not Action It Depends on Labor Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Land of the Free... And Home of the Brave... Great Minds... Higher Learning... Fearless Journalism... Society Notes... Inside Story of Toledo Strike -Told by a Leading Participant in the Battle with General Motors by Art Preis (Continued next week) Went Down Fighting Role of the W.P. Toledo Before Auto-Lite Latent Power of Workers The First Battle In Passing General Motors Next Letters to the Editor * Wrong on Mass Pressure Reader Says by Harry Strang * Tobin Skunk Should Have CP Rat for Pal by H.S. * The Party on the Flying Trapeze What to Attend In the Unions by Karl Lore Newspaper Guild... Split?... Copper... The Manager's Corner Question Box by A. Weaver March of Events by Jack Weber Franco-Soviet Pact... Stalinist Wreckage... Rules of Class War... Left Socialist Conference--A Letter and a Declaration Letter of Comrade Seegers by Will A. Seegers Declaration of Schmidt and Sneevliet by P.J. Schmidt and H. Sneevliet The "American Approach" -Twin Evils of Labor -- Nationalism & Reformism by A.J. Muste (Part 3 of 4) Borrowing Symbols A Deadly Parallel A Practical Example American Tradition The Constitutional Amendment A "Parliamentary" Revolution Logic of a False Position Fourth International Party Formed in Fusion in Holland from The Bulletin of the International Communist League (Bolshevik-Leninists) The Name of Party International Affiliation Parties in Holland Bi-Weekly Organ A Forward Step Progressives Organize! Auto International S.Y.L. Fights for a United Protest on Memorial Day S.Y.L. Efforts for Unity Letter to Young Socialists Opposes Stalinist Disruption Refused Speaker Gould Speaks in Kansas City by Jeff Rall French Situation is Feature of May "New International" 24 Jun 1, 1935 Editorials * The End of the Blue Buzzard (Concerns the Supreme Court and the NRA) * A Shady Adventure * The Wagner Bill Victory Greets Efforts of Ill. Jobless Masses -C.P. Rivals Mr. Hearst In Slurs at I.W.A. by Gerry Allard One Marcher Dies Jobless Make History Wrecking Crew at Work What to Attend Statement on the Franco-Soviet Alliance by the National Committee of the Workers Party of the U.S. N.U.L. Protest Paupers Wages on Work Relief -Demands Adoption of Workers Security Bill Muste Speaks for Workers' Revolution on Nat'l Hook-Up -Choice Between Fascism or Communism He Declares Abundance for All Obliterating Insecurity The Choice for All A.J. Muste (Photograph) Drive on Pro-Labor Professors Assumes Wide Proportions Hicks Dismissed C.L.U. to Extend Action Wage Slashing Drive Begins -N.R.A. Flops -Bosses Rush To Cash In On Court Decision -Organization Is Only Power in Labors' Hands by F. Ferry Anti-Labor Decisions Where Conditions Improved "Far-Sighted" Exploiters Don't Forget Hoover Prepare for Action Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Labor... Boom... Arts and Letters... Progress... Games... Society Notes... Inside the Story of Toledo Strike -Told by a Leading Participant in the Battle with General Motors by Art Preis (Second in a series of 3) The Organized Unemployed The Famous Death March "March of Labor" Showdown Comes in Autos The Company Maneuver One-Man Picket Line Acted Quickly Trying to Stall Censure Silk Workers Board; Fails to Carry Out Decisions by Felix Giordano W.P. Member Speaks Union Muffs Situation An Alarm Signal The Manager's Corner More Builders Are Wanted Next New International to Appear Soon Speed Is Most Important Now! As the French Working Class Approached the Final Crisis -Lessons of the Municipal Election -- "Victory" Brings Fascist Danger Closer The Italian Experience Disavow "Civil Truce" The Dilemma Resolution of the Bolshevik-Leninists For the Coming Congress of the French SP The "American Approach" -How the Job Can and Must Be Done by A.J. Muste Allies of the Workers L. Budenz Resigns From Workers Party 25 Jun 8, 1935 N.P.L.D. to Appeal Criminal Syndicalist Case in Sacramento -National Issue -Campaign Planned in Labor Movement of Entire Country Conference Called Socialist Party Reply Radio Symposium Brings Thousands of Letters Slug Pickets in Brutal Sally on Packing Strike -Mayor Praises Police After Attack in Columbus -(Special to New Militant) Bosses Understand Mayor Whitewashes Police Mass Picket Line For Hallet Defense Drive Begins for Eight-Page New Militant by August First -Interesting Features and Educational Articles Will Be Attraction in Enlarged Paper; Members, Sympathizers Urged to Support Ohio Jobless to Meet on June 7 -Protest Splitting Move by W.A.A. Chairman In State -(By Special Correspondent) N.C. of W.P. to Hold Plenum Lumber Strikers Win Initial Victory Terror is Used Against Bakers -Solidarity Will Win Strike, Union L:eader Says Face Smashed In Article on Franco-Soviet Alliance on Page Three A.F. of L. Leaders Split Ranks of Canton Strike -Succeed After Bosses Guns, Clubs and Gas Fail by Jack Wilson New Castle WP Gains In Intensive Drive Toledo Edison Strike Is Called Off After Paralyzing Industry -Press Frantic -Enormous Pressure Causes Cave-In of Strike -(Special to the New Militant) by Art Preis Frenzied Attack on Strike Press Demands Violence Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Peace on Earth... Captains of Industry... Labor... Majesty of the Law... Population... Wonders of Science... Inside Story of Toledo Strike -Told by a Leading Participant in the Battle With General Motors (Part 3 of 3) by Art Preis No Try at Scabbing Combating Company Propaganda The Negotiations Conflict Sharpens Strike Spreads Welcome W.P. Literature Dillon's First Trick Turn Down Proposal The Showdown Role of Parties Progressives to Meet Soon Stalinist Disrupters Routed In Ill. Meeting on Hunger March Stalinists Scalping Party Solid Support Correction Progressives Map Plans for Strike in Silk Assume Offensive Proposals Stalin Has Signed the Death Certificate of the Third International from the International Secretariat of the International Communist League Open Letter To the World Proletariat Brest-Litovsk and the Franco-Russian Pact Has the War Danger a National Address? Social Patriotism Is Driving the U.S.S.R. to Ruin The Betrayal of Stalin and the Crisis in the U.S.S.R. Stalinism to the Rescue of Social Pacifism The League of Nations and Blum's Faith Must We Support Alliances Useful to the Workers Gov't? The Pact is the Consequence of the Defeats of the World Proletariat Safety Lies in the Revolutionary Policy of the Proletariat Socialism in one Country Ends in Civil Peace The Third International Is Dead! Long Live The Fourth International! Announcement of Betrayal! (Extract from a speech by Maurice Thorez, leader of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of France) The Sacramento Appeal S.Y.L. Takes Leap Forward Mid-West Conference Shows Grows in Outlying Territory Table R.O.T.C. Motion Report from Gillespie Gould Speaks at "Y" Letters to the Editor -When Gold Turns to Mud or a Letter The Daily Worker Failed to Print (To Mike Gold) by Gerry Allard Broken Bone Stuff Mike's Union Sq. Miners Learn a Few Things, Gold Just Not Recognized Something Fishy Here "The Future Belongs to the Youth" Illinois Wages Sag in April Progressives Meet in N.Y. Needle Trades by B.F. Situation in the Industry Situation in the Unions Progressive Leadership A Holy Father (Anonymous Poem) 26 Jun 15, 1935 NEW MILITANT with which is merged THE MILITANT Published weekly by the New Militant Publishing Co. James P. Cannon..................Editor Left Groupings Confer in N.Y. Needle Trades -Lovestonites Dampen and Dominate Conference Shelve Industrial Unionism Bill Green's Position Sleight-of-Hand Green Acts to Stall New Rubber Union Progressives Unite to Fight Expulsion in Teachers Union -Split Threatens as Right Wing Socialist Administration Moves to Comply with Green's Demand for Red Hunt Second Expulsion Attempt New Frame-up Southern Tenant Farmers Union Expands Furriers Unite In One Union -"Red" Union Dissolved Joins A.F. of L. International Police Destroy American Flag -Assault Mass Picket Line for Hallett Reinstatement Pickets in Cap and Gown NPLD Pushes Campaign for Mini Freedom -Opening Gun Will Be Banquet in N.Y. On June 26 N.P.L.D. for Unified Defense C.P. Opposes Unity Mini Rejects I.L.D. Baker Strike Ends After Fierce Battle Shoulder to the Wheel--Everybody Behind the Eight Page New Militant 131 Delegates Participate in W. Va. Jobless Convention -Class Struggle Measures Adopted; Fighting Executive Elected "War Only for Freedom" Resolutions Adopted News Men's Guild To Join A.F. of L. by Jack Wilson Affiliate Industrially Unemployed Leagues Hold Mass Conventions -P.U.L. Meets -Militant Stand Is Adopted on Burning Issues -Labor Party Rejected; Favor Revolutionary Action -P.U.L. Convention Marks Great Stride Forward Plan Against Relief Rates Reject Phony Unity Labor Party Resolution For Revolutionary Action New Officers Elected Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich The World Do Move... Who Respects the Flag? "Don't Worry Your Little Heads" Copper Miners Strike at Phelps-Dodge Dunne Blasts C.P. in Debate -After Complete Rout Stalinists Apologize For Disruption Tiala Ducks Out Dunne on Stalinism Old Slanders Answered Complete Rout of C.P. Letters to the Editor -From Comrade to "Disrupter", C.P. Style The Manager's Corner Italians Mutiny as Mobilization Gives Nation Jump What to Attend Rubber Barons Begin Offensive -New Line Is Pretext For Firing Active Progressives by George Papcun Second Offensive Lay-Off Begins Progressives Active March of Events by Jack Weber Imperialist Objectives.. The Call for War... American Preparation How the Stalinists Ruin the Morale of the Red Army by Alpha Pertinent Questions What About Lenin? "Killed" Again Behind the Rearmament of Germany -Consequences of Hitler's Program for The International Working Class (By ICL Press Service) "Drang Nach Osten" No Solution at All In Germany Proper Labor Passive The Double-Edged Sword International Support Vital Question Box by A. Weaver British I.L.P. Marks Time Report of Conference Shows (Reprinted from the Vanguard, organ of the Workers Party of Canada) Stalinists Balked Three Main Lines The Present Need Mexican Railway, Mine Workers Forming Pact Corroboration of Betrayal (From a speech by the C.P. deputy in the Czech parliament) The Socialist Call and Social Patriotism Industrial Unionism and the A.F. of L. by Karl Lore In the Old Unions Warfare Against Brewery Union The "Campaign" in Steel The Oil Contract Splitting the Federal Locals No Change Envisaged Separating Unskilled Workers Issue For Progressives 27 Jun 29, 1935 S.P. Congress Meets Amis French Crisis -Blum Speaks; He Hails Social Patriotism of the Stalinists -Leninists Alone Hold Aloft Banner of Revolution by Special Correspondent Why Was Flandin Defeated Stalinist Parliamentarians The Radicals Capitulate The Mulhouse Congress National Defense Stalin Changes Thorez' Mind The Bolshevik Leninists Eight-Page New Militant First Step to Daily Paper by A.J. Muste National Secretary of the W.P. Perkins Hunts Reds in Akron -Government "Survey" Trick to Avert New Strike by Jack Wilson The Government "Survey" Troops Smash Illinois Strike -Captain Honors "Forgotten" Men by Tear Gassing Them by Leighton Rigby Tricked Again 500 in New York Pledge Support to C.S. Victims -Bitter Attacks of I.L.D. Fail to Shake Mini More I.L.D. Sabotage I.L.D. Tries Terror Mini Stands Firm Woll Opens Drive on AFL Progressives Students at Edinburgh Offer Trotsky Rectorship letter to the Students of Edinburgh University by Leon Trotsky Deploy Militia in Omaha Strike -Fire at Pickets and Public but Morale Holds Strong by Pat Murphy Why We Skipped the Last Issue National Guard Shoot Lumber Men in Tacoma -Strike Persists Despite Brutal Terror from All Sides What Will the Army Do? Two Killed in South Carolina Mill Strike Sergei Trotsky Jailed By Stalin Bureaucrats -An Act of Vengeance -Mother Asks for Investigation of Latest Series of Persecutions by Nathalie I. Trotsky Never in Politics Stayed in Russia Six Months in Jail An Act of Vengeance A New Amalgam An International Committee Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Death of the Blue Eagle... Advice to Graduates Cops... Agricultural Adjustment Letters to the Editor * Furrier Hails Unity Achieved in Union; Tells of Progressives Role by J Kaminitsky Conditions Degraded The Role of Stalinists Struggle of Progressives * Sacramento Case and Agricultural Union by Paul Courtney * Criticizes Article on Franco-Soviet Pact by E. Everett The Manager's Corner -Full Steam Ahead Now in Drive for Eight-Page Militant! Force Yipsels Resign Posts The Proposed Program "Militants" Embarrassed K.C. Battery Workers Strike What to Attend 1,087 Vote for Bolshevik-Leninists in Paris S.P. District Morocco Marne Finistere Rhone Vaucluse Tarne-Et-Gare Yonne The Bolshevik-Leninist Position The Centrist Verbiage The Will to Revolution Pivert on the Tightrope First Battalion of Workers Militia Marches in France Platform of the Bolshevik-Leninist Group in French S.P. The Struggle for Power Revolutionary Defeatism Illegal Work Factory Nuclei Rotten Arguments for a Rotten Cause-the Road from Class Struggle to Civil Peace Social-Patriotic Dishrags Abusing a Good Example Lenin's "Conditions" General Strike Against War "Revolutionary Defense" The Logical Conclusion Mexican Labor Movement Unites Against Reaction Mexico's "New Deal" Report Activities of Boston W.P. Branch I.S.U. Strikes Cities Service (East coast oil tankers idled in quest for union contract) Question Box by A. Weaver 28 Jul 6, 1935 Britain Joins Hitler Against Soviet Union -Smashes Versailles Pact by Treaty with Germany Blow at France Fear for Colonies Protest Stalin Jailings in N.Y. New York Pledges $1000 in Drive for 8-Page New Militant -Manager's Corner New York Pledges $1,000 Contributions to Date Special Subscription Contest The New "Magna Charta" for Labor Akron C.L.U. Head Backs Green Red Drive in the Unions by Jack Wilson Italy Prepares Ethiopia Rape, Mussolini Says -Dynamite in Situation May Explode in New World War by Martin A. Glee Britain's Stake Mussolini's Alibi No Help from Litvinoff Ford's Pay Boosts Really Wage Slash Plant Survey Shows Lay-off, Speed-up Invent Electric Jolt for Strikes Beet Workers Organize Roosevelt Throws Youth a Bone But Slams Labor at Same Time Only One-Sixth "Benefits" A Blow at Labor 100 Companies Grab 1/4 of Nation's Wealth -Plutocrats Squeeze Out Small Business Fewer and Fewer Hands Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness Great Minds... Safety... Blue Eagle... Housing... Unemployment... A Survey of the Automobile Industry -Detroit and Toledo-Striking Contrast In Organization Methods Detroit Doesn't Budge Toledo and Detroit--a Contrast Role of the C.P. Dillon Blocks the Road Good Opportunities Missed M.E.S.A. Stagnates Workers Must Prepare to Strike A Letter the Daily Worker Dared Not Print by Jack Taylor Tobin's Union-Busting Drive Against 574--and Their Reply Tobin Program Worse than Bosses Slander Used in Election Campaign Travesty on Union Democracy Threaten Charter Revocations Reactionaries Meet Defeat Plenum of N.C. of W.P. Spikes False Rumors What to Attend March of Events by Jack Weber England Ends Versailles Treaty Stalin Grovels Before Imperialism From The Very Beginning -Heritage of Class Struggle in U.S. History by Al Dasch A Legacy of Force The Rebels of Yesterday Suppressing the Poor Administration Split Policy In Teacher's Union Threatens Progressives in A.F. of L. Work of the Opposition Groups The "Investigation" Maneuvers Effect on Other Unions Zack Expelled from Workers Party Bolshevik Speaks for Fourth International at SFIO Congress The Third International Unity of the Second and Third Internationals? Labor Party Confusion For a Fighting Auto Union Spring Makers Strike in N.Y. A Reply to Liberal Critics of Bolshevism -The Position of the Workers Party on Proletarian Dictatorship and Worker's Democracy in Light of Recent Events by A.J. Muste Stalin Sows Illusions Liberals Find a Moral In the Ukraine Answer of Workers Party 29 Jul 13, 1935 Mooney Wins New Hearing -State Confesses to Destruction of Evidence State Destroys Evidence Wagner Bill Ignored in Akron Old Guard Pounds Militants As Socialist Party N.C. Meets -Right Wing Riding High; National "Militant" Caucus Breaks; Hoan with Waldman; Thomas Attacks Left Old Guard Position Clear "Cadre Builds Program"! Pessimism Among "Leaders" Heavy Prison Terms Given to Group of Polish "Trotskyites" Workers' Security Bill Drafted by Nat'l Unemployed League U.S. Aids Terror of Mendieta -Brutal Regime Slays and Jails Scores of Workers -Cuban Repressions Maintained with Aid of U.S. -Mendieta Regime Vies with Machado in Terror Record -Bolshevik Leninists Among the Victims of Savage Government Attacks by R.S. De La Torre The Strike Martial Law Organize the Workers Middle Class Parasitic Guiteras' Position Thrift Pays -Little Diana Didn't Save a Dime But Inherits $30,000 a Year Powers Yield to Italy's Aggression in Ethiopia-Il Duce Moves For Conquest In September -"White Man's Burden" Alibi for Fascist Exploitation by Martin A. Glee Il Duce Ready for Action Wants Only a "Crumb" Shall Ethiopia Perish -Against Italian Fascism, Negroes Are Fighting Battle of World Proletariat 3 Leading Members of North Dakota C.P. Resign; Join W.P., letter to Workers Party signed by Charles E. Taylor, Ashbel Ingerson and Mary Ingerson Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness Relief... Imperialism... Patriotism... Commerce & Industry... Stalinists Go to Bat for Priest -Chicago C.P. Makes Touching Plea for Coughlin by F.X. Ferry C.P. "Enforces the Constitution" A "Fascist Attack" on Coughlin In Black on White Russian Stalinist Emissaries Sent to France to Win Socialist Youth for Patriotism and against Marxism The Color Line in the A.F. of L. -The Negro & American Labor No Negro on Committee Outright Discrimination Coast Dockers Defy Ryan at I.L.A. Meeting -Propose Progressive Measures; Wants New Leadership West Coast Against Ryan March of Events by Jack Weber The War for the Colonies Ethiopia and the Powers Civilizing Ethiopia What to Attend Question Box Application Rejected "Progressive" July Issue of New International Out A Reply to Liberal Critics of Bolshevism -The Position of the Workers Party on Proletarian Dictatorship and Worker's Democracy in Light of Recent Events by A.J. Muste (Continued from last issue) Freedom and Fascism The Workers' State Dealing With Enemies Democratic Centralism Bureaucratic Regime Our Position 30 Jul 20, 1935 NUL Calls National Caravan -Convention in Wash. D.C. to be Held Same Time Leading Oregon Lovestonite Quits; Joins Workers Party letter from Earl Lane Plans for Eight Page Completed; Now Funds! -Manager's Corner Pay Up Bundle Accounts "Toledo Plan" Hits Militant Union Policy -"Capital-Labor" Cooperation Intended Against Strikes by Cyrus Rigby Slobbers Over Plutocrats Revolt Against Muir Lumber Strike Sell-Out -A.F. of L. Chief Works Hand-in-Glove With Militia by Earl Lane Muir's Maneuvers Revolt Against Muir Police Terror 5.000 Protest in Aberdeen Africans Called to the Colors "Better Die Free Than Live as Slaves" Selassie Says No Share-the-Wealth Here Third Party Meet Sows Confusion; F.D.R. Safe by A.J. Muste Big Guns Very Absent Conservative As Any Old Guard Swamps Militants at SP Meet Reformism Triumphs Thomas Backslides Drop N.Y. Charges Norman "Swears" Old Guard Satisfied Case of Framed Negroes to Go to U.S. Supreme Court New Party Gains in Holland -Fourth Int'l Vote Increases in Many Municipalities It Pays to Be a Plutocrat Dismiss Indictment Against Robins-Gras Survey of Ohio Strikes Shows Value of Revolutionary Party by Jack Wilson General Features of Strikes Concrete Results The Role of the W.P. Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Agriculture... Patriotism... Capitol Hill... Society Notes... Form United Front to Protest Deportation of Anti-Fascists Strike Pits Brother Against Brother by Gerry Allard In the Unions by Karl Lore Program... How?? Ryan Cops ILA Gab Fest; Raises Salary Bridges Outmaneuvered The "Practical" Ryan Reveal Background of Fight by Militants in Teachers' Union for Real Democracy (Second in a series) Placed Hopes on LaGuardia The Green Anti-Red Campaign Neglect Costly in Elections What to Attend Question Box by A. Weaver C.P. Warned to Stop Hooligan Tactics in N.Y. -Stalinists and Cops Break Up W.P. Meeting (Two letters from Morris Lewitt, District Organizer of the W.P., to the Communist Party and the A.C.L.U.) Pacifism Keynote of A.Y.C. -Stalinists Adopt Social Patriotic Position - Defeat Spartacus Resolution to Oppose U.S. Imperialism under any Conditions in Next War -- Whole Venture Nears Collapse -Yipsels Prepare Break The S.Y.L. Resolution Picket Work Relief Office Workmen's Sick and Death Benefit Fund Holds Convention by Paul Sturm, National Secretary 31 Jul 27, 1935 Relief in Dakota Ceases -Work at Slave Wages Or Starve, Governor Orders "Militants" Capture YPSL Convention by Joseph Carter No Political Discussions Political Fight Evaded Y.C.L.er Warns of "Trotskyism" Genuine Left Wing Needed Seventh Congress of CI Opens in Moscow Phila. Fruit Clerks in Six Week Strike Social Patriotism in Full Flower in France -Stalinists in Van of Social Patriotism -Bureaucrats Dismayed at Rising Tide of Opposition Painting Up the Radicals Organic Unity Camden Strike Holds Up Big Navy Program -4600 Men in Shipyard Stop Production for 11 Weeks Terra Haute Strikers Victimized After General Strike Betrayal; City Tense as Militia Holds Sway -Troops Jail Scores -Labor Skates Time Treacherous Action With Onslaught of Press and Soldiers on Workers Town Stands Still "Napoleon" Declares Martial Law Ohio Jobless Prepare Huge State Confab -20,000 Are Expected to Heed League Call For Demonstration W.P. to Hold Anti-War Meeting in Allentown Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Washington Side Show... Housing... High Finance... Education... The Land of Plenty... What to Attend Spring Strike Enters Fifth Week 3 Members of P.P. Sect Resign After Bitter Struggle; Join W.P. Moonlight On the Hudson Indiana Council Members Denounce Stalinist Splitting Ride Scabs Out in Iowa Strike -Workers on March In Many Cities of State by Pat Murphy An Outline of Class Persecution -Criminal Syndicalism Laws Reviving Dead Laws Dusting Off the Civil War Terror in California "The Usual Story" Everything Goes French Revolutionists in Move Against New 1914 The Manager's Corner Contributions Bundle Order Settlements August New International Almost Ready Question Box by A. Weaver Terra Haute General Strike United Front on Ethiopia Greetings to The Vanguard (The Vanguard is the new official bi-weekly organ of the Workers Party of Canada) "Soc. Call" Whines at N.C. Decision War Against Dissenters "Militants" Disdain Ranks 32 Aug 3, 1935 Over the Top for the Eight-Page New Militant (Top Banner Headline) For the 4th International -Five Organizations Issue Call for New World Party; Answer New Betrayal of 7th Comintern Congress signed by Revolutionary Socialist Workers Party of Holland (R.S.A.P.): P.J. Schmidt, H. Sneevliet, Workers Party of the United States (W.P.U.S.): A.J. Muste, James P. Cannon, International Secretariat of International Communist League (Bolshevik-Leninists): Crux, Dubols, Martin, The Bolshevik-Leninist Group in the S.F.I.O., Workers Party of Canada (W.P.C.): J. MacDonald, M. Spector Open Letter to All Revolutionary Working Class Organizations & Groups Social Democracy Bound to the Chariot of the Bourgeoisie The Frightful Wreckage of the C.I. Over the World Stalin Has Signed the Death Warrant of the C.I. A New Slaughter and a New Betrayal Imminent We Are Stronger Today Than the "Lefts" in 1915 "Unity" at any Price Is a Monstrous Deception The New Epoch Requires A New International Revolution Alone Can Eliminate War The 4th International Stands on the Shoulders Of its Forerunners Introduction to the Open Letter by A.J. Muste, National Sec'y, W.P.U.S. 10,000 Rally for Tom Mooney In Frisco on 19th Year of Arrest Manifesto of the W.P.U.S. on Anti-War Day Feverish War Preparations Terrorism Grows War Will Involve U.S. Only Revolution Can Stop War Stalinism Has Betrayed! Lenin or Stalin Lenin and Karl Liebknecht Green Dodges Convention of Auto Workers by Burke Cochran Officials Dodge Question Industrial Union Aim Move for Omaha General Strike In Support of Tram Workers Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness Brides... Housing... New Deal... Prosperity... Royalty... Book Review... The Role and Position of the Various Groups in the Struggle Ocurring in the Teachers Union (Third in a series) The Progressive Group Policies of Rank and File Group A Bankrupt Maneuver The Committee for Democracy Party Grows in Cleveland Lumber Strike Ends; Obtained Few Demands -Labor Skates Expel All Rebellious Locals from Union by Earl Lane Concessions Inadequate Green's Papal Bull Promote the Struggle The Manager's Corner Postponement Unavoidable Exact Date in Next Issue Totals Going Up What to Attend Fight Hitlerism! Young Spartacus Out The Signers of the Open Letter Workers Party of the U.S. Revolutionary Workers Socialist Party of Holland (R.S.A.P.) International Communist League (I.C.I.) Bolshevik-Leninist Group in the S.F.I.O. Workers Party of Canada Move to Oust Lackey In British Unions Question Box by A. Weaver Dark Clouds in Italy United Front on Sacramento Broad Committee For the Boycott of Fascist Italy! -Against Italian Aggression in Ethiopia! International Communist League Calls For World Struggle The Thieves' Kitchen Action Alone Counts Proletariat Still Mighty Organize the Boycott Organize for Action Now! 33 Aug 10, 1935 Fierce Class War Tears Loose in France Against Laval's Starvation Decree Laws -Troops Slay 5 -"Dignity" Advice of C.P. In Fusillade of Bullet Workers Storm City Fruits of Social Patriotism C.P. Applaud the Army Iron Workers of Minneapolis Reform Ranks -Teamsters Local 574 And W.P. Members Help Raid Scabs (By Northwest Correspondent) A Slave-Driving Boss Farmer-Labor Mayor Herds Scabs Workers Party Takes Hand How Revolutionists Act The Employers Whimper Protest Persecution of Chinese Bolshevik-Leninists - W.P. Call from Communist League of China (Bolshevik-Leninists) Niel-Sih Tortured Daily Wedge Between City and Country Redouble Efforts Doomed to Life of Poverty Ozark Tiff Diggers Rebel -Writer Describes Misery of Men, Women and Children Suffering untold Horrors In Effort to Earn Livelihood (By special Correspondent) Fighting for Life Code "Sidetracked" Full Report of C.I. Congress Next Week 150 Delegates Attend I.W.A. Convention -Movement Toward Left Shown in the Proceedings by Cyrus Rigby West Coast Marine Workers Fight for Class Struggle Union by Earl Lane International Solidarity Strikebreaker No. 1 Gutter Press Aids Fakers President Roosevelt -- Strikebreaker No. 1 -Orders Striking W.P.A. Workers Off Relief -Trade Unions Stand by Men Demanding Living Wage; Flying Squads Formed by A.S. [Arne Swabeck?] Strike Seen Spreading Union Officials Put on Spot Forces Clash Before Rubber Union Confab by Jack Wilson Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich New Deal Heaven... The Commonwealth... "Impartial" St. Louis Cops Bust a Record--and Heads Strikebreaking is a Pastime No Discrimination The Gas Workers Strike A "Crime" and Criminals Thugs, "Legal and Illegal" Minority Group in Teachers Union to Wage United Fight To Save Union at Convention Bowing to Prejudice Committee Active Save the Teachers Union The Manager's Corner Harlem Leads Settling Bundle Accounts Skeletons Out of the Daily Worker Closet -A Few Telling Quotations by Henry Thurman A "Little" Correction Monstrous Indeed Lenin on the Stalinists What Next in the Socialist Party? -An Analysis of Developments Arising Out of the Recent Old Guard Triumph at the N.C. Meeting by A.J. Muste The Detroit Turn The First Blow Militants Fail to Create Left Wing The Fetish of Unity Important Question The Trade Union Problem The Open Letter The Duty of Left Wingers Moonlight on the Hudson What to Attend Question Box Ethiopia in the Thieves' Den Mass Arrests in Spring Strike Treachery Spiked 34 Aug 17, 1935 Remember Sacco & Vanzetti! Facts in the Frame-Up Protest Too Late Heroism of the Defendants Vanzetti's Immortal Words Progressives Fight for Sway In Rubber Union -Claherty Gerrymandering Meets with Stiff Opposition by Jack Wilson Claherty's Maneuvers Expulsions Hit French Socialist Youth -Bolshevik-Leninists and Zeller Group Ousted by Reactionaries -Entire Seine District Supports Leaders; Pivert Urges Fight On the International The National Conference at Lille Attack on Revolutionary Position After the Expulsions Manifesto of the Struggle signed by the Executive Committee of the Socialist Youth of the Seine District A.F. of L. Skates Face Crucial Issues in N.J. -Fight for Spoils at Top; Demand from Ranks Sidetracked Failure and Disappointment Rubber and Auto Convention Lewis Pulling Wires At the Crossroads Fur Workers Elect New Leadership -Stalinists Unite With Right Wing to Gain Control Oppose Removals Follow Their Example! AFL Crew Turns N.Y. WPA Strike Into Fiasco -Limit Walkout -Sabotage Picketing While They Connive With Gen. Johnson Workers Want to Strike Groundwork to Lower Standards United Front Anti-War Meet in Boston Imperialist Ring Tightens Around Ethiopian Nation by Martin A. Glee For a Soviet Italy Prepare Now for Silk Strike -CP Shouts for General Strike but Does Nothing About It by Felix Giordano What to Attend Free the Sacramento Prisoners! The Manager's Corner Calls for Uniting Opposition Groups in Teachers Union "Few Million or a Few Marks"...No Difference -Nazi Fictions and...Cold Facts The French Trotskyists on the Conclave Against Class Peace from La Verite (Organ of the Bolshevik-Leninist Group in the S.F.I.O.) Peace, Anti-Fascism, Stalinism by A.J. Muste The Lovers of Peace Disarmament Those Who Fear Fascism Fascism Concomitant of War Question Box by A. Weaver The Seventh Congress of the Comintern by J. Carlo (Political Cartoon) The Stalinist Congress of Social Patriotic Betrayal * Favors Coalition Gov'ts`--Cheers "Lesser Evil" --Treachery Rules -Amid Hymns of Praise for Stalin "the Great" another 1914 Emerges by Joseph Carter The "Now Course" The Struggle Against Fascism "Organizational Decentralization" * Abe Cahan Hails the Seventh Congress 35 Aug 24, 1935 Dillon to Pack Convention of Auto Workers -Faker "Somewhere in the West" Organizing Sky Blue Locals by Burke Cochran Labor Skates "Not Interested" Congress Passes Harmless Social Security Program -Big Business Unconcerned About Bill; Completely Ineffectual Improving Workers Conditions; Passes Burden Onto Labor by A.J. Muste Big Business Indifferent Perkins Waxes Eloquent No Revival at All Red Scare in Akron Heralds Convention by Richard Ferguson Mooney Must Be Freed! (Letter of appeal from Tom Mooney) Don't Get Old in Missouri! Thousands Rubbed Off Dunne Slugged In Clash in Mpls. Hosiery Strike -Farmer-Labor Mayor Again Gives Scabs Police Protection by Northwest Correspondent Police Open Fire Farmer-Labor Mayor Sets Record The Scab Parade Girls Used to Protect Men Retain Henderson in Sacramento Appeal Negro Clerks Upset History Europe Rocks on Brink of New World War -"Thieves Kitchen" Folds Up; Britain Capitulates -Duce Marches Full Speed to War in Africa -Only the International Working Class Can Defeat Him by Martin A. Glee British Hypocrisy U.S. "Neutrality" The Italian Workers Must Act Mussolini on a Volcano -Writer Describes Crisis in Italy on the Eve of the Fascist Adventure in Ethiopia -Mussolini Embarks on Campaign Against Ethiopia to Sidetrack Attention from Poverty and Discontent at Home by J.P. Martin Economic Crisis Wracks Italy Peasants Impoverished Youth Rebellious Capital Frightened Even Victory Fatal Populace Panicky A Vanguard Needed! Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Labor and Capital Jurisprudence Political Science Military Science Good and Welfare Spartacan Trounces Stalinist In First Debate in Middle West Puny Stalinist Arguments Toledo Workers School Begins Sessions Sept. 4 Walter Sukut Dead OUL March in Bryan Ohio Wins Relief Candy Makers Strike Hard by Jack Walton The Manager's Corner Workers Party Booms in the Northwest White Collar WPA Workers Protest What to Attend West Coast Notes by Earl Lane Pioneer Publishers Move to New Quarters -Announce Publishing Program Shame! (About Ethiopia) They Have One Teacher by Henry Thurman The Comintern Goes Back to Kautsky -Stalinist 7th Congress Throws Overboard All the Teachings of Marx and Lenin on the State and Internationalism by John West The Flowers of Stalinism The Poison Spreads The Inevitable Conclusions Two Sources of Degeneration The "People's Government" New Signers for the Open Letter (Open Letter to the World Proletariat declaring for the Fourth International) 36 Aug. 31, 1935 Labor Skates, Mayor, Bosses Form Alliance To Smash Local 574 -Minn. State Federation Officials Line Up with Open Shop Employers in Fight Against Militant Unionism "Outside Interference" Uphold Police Action in Strikes Sellout Fixed For N.Y. WPA Relief Strike -Meaney Pals with Johnson Despite Strike-breaking Moves by Jack Taylor Packed Convention Sure in Rubber Union by Jack Wilson U.S. Rubber Barons Seek Profits in African War Teachers Win Victory Over Green Machine -Militants Defeat Move to Oust New York Progressives Green's Splitting Telegram Denounces Green as Hitler Repudiate Administration Lies Green's Avowed Treachery Armed Vigilantes Terrorize Calif. Agricultural Workers -Tar and Feather Union Organizers in Desperate Attempt to Stem Unionization; But Crops Rot in Field by C. Curtiss Patriotism and a Drunken Mob Police Cooperation Made-in-California Shipping Clerks Out Solid in NY Strike; Drivers Move Scab Goods Tyrant-in-Chief Bill Green Dictates Auto Union Heads -Overrides Overwhelming Vote of Membership Defeating Dillon for Office at Convention in Detroit Green Pleads, Cajoles, Whines A "Compromise"--Not a Defeat! Pass Guffey Bill; Blow to Mine Workers -Legalizes Company Unions; Stifles Strike Movements Cancels Strike Action Power to Big Operators Imperialist Carnage Awaits Mussolini's Raid on Ethiopia -Powers Ready -Boycott of Imperialist Italy Must Begin Now Britain's Game Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Log of a Hitch-Hiker A Forerunner of the Revolution by A.J. Muste Learning from Life Plugging Along Crumb's for America's Starving Children -Millions for "Defense" by G.R. Safe for Capitalism Building a War Machine The Manager's Corner Question Box by A. Weaver Must One Live? by Erich Wollenberg (Translated from "De International" of April 1935, by B. Reade. This paper is the theoretical organ of the R.S.A.P., a Dutch brother party) 1915, Before Dunaberg March 1918. On the Somme. July 1934. Oranienburg concentration camp. "Navigare Necesse est, vivere non." Skeletons Out of the Comintern Closet -"Pacifist" and "Warlike" Nations by Henry Thurman Spartacan Comrades Ask Assistance for Activity Chicago Candy Strike Spiked by Jack Walton Effective Strike The Strike Meeting Socialist Youth of Paris Raise Banner of Revolution; Urge General Strike Against Laval's Decree Laws * To the Soldiers -The Workers in Uniform Will Not Fire At Their Brothers in Civilian Clothes, from "Revolution" * Youth Leader Appeals for Revolutionary Action by Fred Zeller, Secretary of Serine Federation of Young Socialists, from "Revolution" A Word to the Young Communists, from "Revolution" Greetings to Chevalier, from "Revolution" by Executive Committee of the Young Socialists of the Seine Editor's Note Chronicle of Events -Brest and Toulon -The Price of the Decree-Laws, from "Revolution" July 14 July 17 July 19 August 7 August 3-4 August 5 August 6 August 8-9 There are 3 dead, 200 wounded, 100 workers arrested The Entente Continues, from "Revolution" NUL Demonstrates at Newark City Hall Defense Conference to Aid Jailed Clerks 37 Sep 7, 1935 Mussolini Spars for Time in League Palavers -Litvinov Talk Veils Powers Bandit Deals -Shies Away from International Regime of Fascist Italy Diplomacy for Whom? How Long Now? Green Backs Lefkowitz & Co. In Splitting Teachers Local -Aim to Revoke National Charter as Revenge for Defeat at Convention; Progressives Must Rally Resistance Now Struggle on National Scale Threat to Progressives Local Press Rages at Mini Defense Comm. -Vigilante Chief Arrested in Degenerate Assault A Patriot's Lighter Mood Publish Pamphlet on Sacramento Case Rubber Workers Indignant Over Detroit Auto Deal The Sacramento Case -A Statement by the National Committee of the Workers Party Spartacus Continues Struggle Begun 15 Years Ago on I.Y.D. -International Youth Day Embodies Traditions of Anti-Militarism; Revolutionary Youth of Today Fight Under Same Banner by Sam Gordon Treachery Everywhere The Answer of October Spartacus Alone Shows the Way "Turn Imperialist War into Civil War!" Militancy High In NY Shipping Clerks Strike -Strike Drives Home Need of Industrial Unionism Where Figures Lie Lessons of the Strike Spartacus Plans Int'l Youth Day Green Extols Capitalism on Labor Day -Lauds Hunger Regime; Silent on Falling Wages by Jack Wilson Horns and Wings Amnesia Grips Bill Dere Emily The Manager's Corner Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Prosperity... Equality... Washington Side Show Society Notes... Fink AFL Leadership Sabotages Then Betrays KC Battery Strike by Stan Dolsen Situation Favorable Progressive Plans Martens Instigates Relief Settlement Agreed To Faker Undermines K.C. Auto Union by Stan Dolsen Democracy in Union a Farce Present Course Leading to Disaster "Labels" and "Numbers" -On the Subject of the Letter from Marceau Pivert to the Expelled Comrades of Socialist Youth of France by Leon Trotsky The Name and the Masses The Meaning of Bolshevik-Leninist The Crime of Hiding the Banner Trend in Wage Levels by Albert Glotzer Important Facts Omitted Average Wages--$21 Marxist Conception Confirmed A Letter from M. Pivert -To the Comrades Expelled by the National Congress of the Socialist Youth of France at Lille; July 30, 1935 The Problem of Factions On the "illegal" Nature of the Expulsions The Motives for the Expulsion Editor's Note The Moral Guardian of Capitalist Exploitation -The Church, Fascism and War by Richard Zotzman Roosevelt's Protest to the S.U. The Best Answer to Slander! The Crime of the Auto International -Writer Discusses Significance of Green's High-Handed Domination of the Detroit Convention and the Tasks of Progressives by Burke Cochran The Work of the Bureaucrats Strength of Progressives The Enemy to Overcome Discontent Grips St. Louis -First Successful WPA Strike Prelude to Other Actions by St. Louis Correspondent Prelude to Wage Slashing 38 Sep 14, 1935 Minneap's Labor Hits F-L Mayor -Teo Workers Dead, Many Wounded, By Farm-Labor Cops Two Dead "Farmer-Labor" Police Conflict Continues in Teachers Union Impressions of the Delegates Report of Officers of A.F.T. Teacher Tenure and the Treacherous Role of Company Unions of National Education Assn. The Struggle for Academic Freedom The Delegation of the United Committee to Save the Union The Lefkowitz and Linville Slanders in the N.Y. Press Teachers Meeting Burning Problems Face 55th A.F.L. Convention -Fear of Progressive Tendencies in Labor Movement Disturbs Officials -Bankrupt Union Leadership Must Be Challenged by Awakened Membership by Arne Swabeck Some Blows to Reaction Political Policy Challenges Retreat in the Face of Bosses Assault Faith in System of Exploitation Crucial Issues Still Remain Confidential Report by Oneal to 2nd International Reveals Situation in the Socialist Party of the U.S. -Oneal Makes His Report -Confidential Memorandum of Right Wing to Second Internat'l Shows Reactionary Contempt Toward Young Militants The Labor Movement The Crisis Since 1932 The United Front The Youth Movement Organizational Conflicts Summary FDR Tells Bosses to Drop Fear -"Breathing Spell" Note to Howard Shows Masses Bear Load The "Breathing Spell" Roosevelt Program a Fraud Profits Mount "Militant" Confab Proves a Failure Pacifist Leads War Discussion Program Ambiguous Dziengeliewsky Is Framed in Scranton Green In Maneuver At Meet -Expect A.F.L. Head To Repeat Auto Union Scandal -Rubber Workers Convention Rejects Appointed Officials by Jack Wilson Plan Rigid Control Seek to Appoint Officials Industrial Unionism Rubber Workers Aroused Form Unholy Alliance at Geneva For New Imperialist World War -Stalinists Hail Laval Argument -"Sanctions" Pleas Conceal Jockeying for War Positions Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness Among the Patriots... Soak the Rich... Science and Invention.. Prosperity... Stalinists Launch New Phony Labor Party in San Francisco -Opportunist Platform It to Right of Epic; Devised to Catch All Voters by Charles Curtiss Philly Fruit Clerks Ask Aid for Members Facing Jail Terms Shipping Clerk Strike in New York Ended -ILGW Heads Paralyze Militant Battle of Striking Workers The Manager's Corner Canon to Lecture on 4th Int'l In Series Starting this Week March of Events F.D.R. Warns Soviets... Aim of U.S. Capitalism... Small Question Box France Faces the Crisis -Labor Displays Its Readiness To Battle Against The Regime But Socialists and Stalinists Sabotage Struggle by H. Frank Roberts 39 Sep 21, 1935 The "Thieves Kitchen" and Workers' Policy in War -"Thieves Kitchen" at Geneva Lenin's Analysis of the League of Nations Crisis of Stalinism Imperialist Bargains Working Class "Sanctions" Policy of Betrayal "Flying Squadrons" Ti9e Up WPA Projects in Allentown Strike Militant Women Picket Strikers' Spirit Strong Organizations at Conference Capitulation Planned by Stalinists to Right Wing of Teachers Cannon to Speak Sunday Night on "Lenin to Stalin" Plan Expulsion of the French Bolshevik-Leninists as War Nears by H.F. Roberts [H. Frank Roberts] The "Crime" of La Verite Spectre of New Party Youth Support Left Convulsions in S.P. Rubber Workers Ride Over Green Machine by Jack Wilson Refuse to Bar Communists Progressives Take Heart Defeat Green 44 to 9 Green Threatens Delegate Green Bars Industrial Unionism "Surprise Move" of Bureaucrats Progressive's Reply Thunder of Protest Progressives Prepare Slate Tarov Makes Escape From Soviet Prison Minneapolis Workers Battle -Mass Uprising against Traitor "Labor" Mayor Mass Pressure Closes Down Plant Mayor Booed Down Latimer Gets in Deeper and Deeper Investigations Continue Workers Party Plans Meeting Latimer Convicted As Murderer At Mpls Mass Trial Left Jabs March to Victory... "Oh Susanna" Proof of Christianity... Crooked Government... Shadows Over Lovestone.. Dere Emily The Party at Work Boston Minneapolis Budenz and The Stalinists Vigilantism Shows Growing Peril To West Coast Labor Challenge Lovestone Group to Debate, letter by Joseph Carter, Communist Party (Opposition) Educational Director Detroit Notes by Burke Cochran Manager's Corner Toledo Militants Lead Winning Strike of 400 at Defiance, Ohio National Guardsmen in Strike Toledo Leaders on Job March of Events by Jack Weber Destruction Threatens Robber League Attitude of British Labor Effect on British general Elections Anti-Union Conspiracy Revealed in Chamber of Commerce Letter Progressive Issues Confront the A.F.L. by Arne Swabeck Problem of New Unions Old Basis Undermined Trade Union Democracy Industrial Unionism Progressives Grow in Struggle Political Tendencies Rubber Workers Took Big Step Forward at Akron Convention by Jack Wilson Adopt Militant Program Learning Through Struggle Organization Plans No Compromise with Misleaders Sales Tax Big Issue at S.P. Convention by New Haven Correspondent McLevy Arguments "Function of Socialist Legislators" Mooney in Court In Legal Struggle To Gain Freedom Spartacan Slugged in Picket Of Hearst News Reel 40 Sep 28, 1935 Zero Hour Sounds for New World War -League Votes Application of Sanctions -Traitor Internationals Paralyze Independent Action of Workers New Social-Patriotic Betrayal Comintern "Welcomes" Decision French Fascists in Rally Say "Our Time Will Come" by H.F. Roberts [H. Frank Roberts] Supported by Finance Capital Other Fascist Groups Fight for Workers' Militia Packed Hall Hears Cannon Lecture in First of Series of 4 Reaction Rules Ill. Federation Of Labor Meet by Gerry Allard Militants Held In Chinese Jails Appeal for Aid by Lo Sen The Internationalists Need Our Help by Leon Trotsky Moral and Material Aid Prisoners in China Severe Trials Ahead Chaining the Workers to Imperialist War Machine by J.P. Martin L.S.I. Program Game of "Peace" "Sanctions" Arbitration Ineffective Another "Decorative" Conference Manager's Corner The U.S, in the Philippines by Lo Sen "Democracy" in the Philippines Illusions of "Independence" New Bolivian Party Formed Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Peace on Earth... Relief... Dietetics... Equality... The A.F. of L. and the Teachers Union by A.J. Muste Forcing Dillon on Auto Workers Teacher's Convention Green at Akron Struggle for Leadership Conditions Favor Progressives Groups in Unions Bureaucracy is Organized "Politics" in the Union Revolutionists Play Their Part The Party at Work New York Banquet California Toledo March of Events by Jack Weber Army Rules in the Philippines... Gentlemen's Agreement Anglo-Japanese Alliance Revolutionary Action Against Imperialist War Side Lights on the "New Turn" of the Stalinists by Henry Thurman Manuilsky Broun The Mass Trial of a "Labor Mayor" Address of Heisler Testimony of Hendrickson Eugene Benjamin Being Sworn In Another Eye-witness Parade of Pickets Spectator Wounded Japan's Advance in China by Lo Sen Japanese Offensive Task of New Revolutionary Party Question Box by A. Weaver The Coal Strike The N.L.P.D. and Sacramento The Role of the P.M.A. Push Fight for Sacramento Appeal Pressure on the Stalinists Progressives Win Rubber Workers Election in Akron Dillon at Akron Mixing Quotations by Hank Rice Latimer Greets Jobless N.Y. District School to Open Oct. 21 41 Oct 5, 1935 War Flames Sweep Ethiopia -Imperialist Robbers Bomb Helpless Natives As Second And Third Internationals Betray Into New Slaughter -Remember 1914! Down With Imperialist War! * Both Int'ls For League War Moves -Two Int'ls For League Moves A Song and a Vote * Bombs Rain on African Mud Hovels Bureaucrats Form Toledo Labor Party -Radicals Barred From All Influence in County Congress "Militant Socialist" Program Hedges on the Question of War by the Editorial Board Pacifism Progressive Wars Revolutionary Defeatism War and Revolution National Defense Silence on Other Socialist Betrayers The "General Strike" Myth Myth Versus Reality The Role of Zam Revolutionary Policy Alone Can Defeat Imperialist War -Statement of the Third Plenum of the National Committee, Workers Party of the U.S., New York, Oct. 4 Expose the Bandit League Against Stalinist Betrayal Combat Social Patriotism Defend Ethiopian People Iron Workers Victorious in Minneapolis -74 Day Battle in Which Two Were Killed Comes to End Terms of Agreement N.P.L.D. Aids Cuban Worker In Struggle against Terror Rule from the National Committee, General Secretariat, N.P.L.D. Savage Persecutions Mistreatment of Prisoners Aims of Pro-Amnesty Committee Demand Complete Amnesty Left Jabs Champion of Two Worlds.. People's Fronts... Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Men of God... Dollar Diplomacy... Prevailing Wages... Jurisprudence... Shactman on National Tour A.F.L. Convention Report in Next New Militant Party at Work Program of the "Militants" -(Extracts from the new program presented at the Socialist Call Institute at Bound Brook, N.J.) A Case for a Labor Jury -Against All Types of Gangsterism in the Working Class Movement; On the Murder of the Italian Stalinist Montanari by Leon Trotsky Jig-Sawing the Facts As Clear As the Kirov Case The Diary of a Lunatic New Criminals Found Let the Workers Judge! Question Box by A. Weaver March of Events by Jack Weber The Voting in Memel... Threat of War... N.Y. District School to Open Oct. 21 Support French Bolshevik-Leninists What the Miners Did Not Get Struggle Rages on West Coast * Showdown is Close on Cal. Waterfront Call for Vigilantes * Cal. State Fed Is Dominated by Fakerdom * Union Militant Murdered In L.A. Vigilante Terror by Earl Lane Labor Defense Front The Sacramento Appeal Philly Workers Free Harlan Miners Heisler in Bismarck Minneapolis N.P.L.D. 42 Oct 12, 1935 Geneva Gambles With War -Vote on Sanctions Lines Up League Nations to Defend British Colonial Thievery -Fate of Ethiopia To Be Decided in European Arena Green-Legion Join at AFL Conclave Against Militants -Rank and File Presses Bureaucracy Toward Showdown on Critical Problems of Labor Movement The Anti-Red Resolution Shactman on National Tour Schedule of Tour 15 Unions For Recharter of Drivers' 574 -Conference in Minneapolis Sends Resolution to Green, Tobin, CLU Isaacs Speaks for N.P.L.D. On S.P. "Militants" Trade Union Stand -The Old Reformist Line is Dusted Off; Basic Problems Not Answered -By the Editorial Board (Second in a series) The Role of the Party in the Trade Unions The Fight Against the A.F. of L. Officialdom The Fight Against Government Control The Fight Against the A.F. of L. Monopoly The Fight for Party Responsibility The "Militants" Program -(From the "Militant" Program presented at the "Call Institute") Rubber Co's Prepare for Price War -Cost Will Fall on Workers Unions Face Battle For Life by Jack Wilson Wage Cuts Threatened Program of Struggle Test of Leadership South Africa 4th Int'n'lists Back Ethiopia -Police Reply with Arrests and Repressions of Workers by Charles Van Geldenen Treachery Casts a Shadow Before -Every Issue of Daily Worker Sinks Deeper into Social Patriotic Swamp by Dan Eastman "Using" the Imperialists Litvinov's Role Sanctions and British Labor Covering Up the Tracks Playing the Fascists' Game "Forcing" the Imperialists A Prophetic Editorial Shaking Hands With Green Geneva Gambles With War -Vote On Sanctions Lines Up League Nations to Defend British Colonial Thievery -Fate of Ethiopia To Be Decided in European Arena Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness By Bill Reich Business Self-Control... Posterity... With the Strikebreakers... Society Notes Coal Strike Exposes Keck Leadership in the P.M.A. by Germinal Allentown WPA Workers Win State-wide Victory Terms of Settlement Stalinist Disrupters Routed Auto Notes March of Events by Jack Weber Britain Prepares... Stalinism Aids the Bourgeoisie... The Enemy At Home... The Labor Defense Front City-Wide Conference to Aid Angelo Herndon Concert for Ferrero-Salletto Defense How History is Written -Dished Up to Order by Stalin's Savants on Frederick Engels Anniversary by Alfa [Leon Trotsky] Stalinist Sharpshooters The Institute of Confusion Learned Nonsense Defaming Plekhanov Flame Belching Bureaucrats Zaslavsky: Bootlicker in Chief Question Box by A. Weaver Party at Work Cleveland A Skeleton from Olgin's Social Patriotic Closet by Henry Thurman Mooney Trial Brings Out New Proofs of Innocence Weinberg on Stand Testimony of Nolan Cross-Examination of Billings Wage Cut Heaped on Phila. Dress and Blouse Workers "Impartial" Chairman Cliques in Union Class Collaboration To Lecture on AFL Conclave 43 Oct. 19, 1935 Story of First Leninist Ever to Escape From Stalin's Siberia! (Teaser headline above the masthead) War Center Shifts To Europe -Britain-Italy Threaten War For Control of The Mediterranean -France Caught Between Two Fires; Germany Waits Opening England Acts Rapidly Where Are the Pacts Green-Woll Forces Suffer Heavy Setback At AFL Convention -Rift Among Fakers Gives Industrial Unionism an Opportunity; Red Resolution May Fail to Pass -Lewis Tirade Reflection of Rank and File Militancy by A.J. Muste The Slam at Woll Industrial Unionism Edged Out Muste Speaks on A.F. of L. Convention Plan Fight For Herndon -Georgia Negro Is Given "Death" Sentence on Chain Gang Tarov Relates Torture of Real Bolsheviks in Stalin's Prisons -Tarov Relates Horror of Prison and Exile Under Stalin Regime -Given Long Terms Without A Trial Revolutionists Are Beaten and Shot by A. Tarov The "Reward" for Capitulation The Hunger Strike The "Interview" Torn From His Family A Bureaucrat and a Communist Communist Despite All! Destroying the Revolution Even the Infants Persecuted Imperialist Sanctions (Political Cartoon) Partners in Social-Patriotic Betrayal N.Y. Mass Meet on War Crisis Japs Plotting China Grab by Lo Sen Japan Moves In U.S. Imperialism Trains Its Guns Question Box by A. Weaver Buffalo WPA Workers Out On Restrike -Pauper Wage Levels Drive Men to More Militant Struggle by Cyrus Rigby Police Brutality No Settlement At All Int'l Youth Bureau Collapses -German S.A.P. Centrists Expel I.C.L. Youth Representative -Outcome of SAP's Fight Against Forces of the 4th International by W. Held Sabotage from the Start Betrayal Intervenes Touching Solidarity The Bolshevik Position Significance and Prospects Changes in Shactman Tour Itinerary Party at Work Left Jabs Lovestone's Speech at the 7th World Congress... Lovestone's Appeal... Women's Deb Denounces Lovestone... Stalin Takes The Floor... A Few More Suggestions... March of Events by Jack Weber Renewed Menace to China Which Theatre of War?... Attack on South China... Shactman Phil. Meeting Plenum Meets; Plans A Campaign Against War Trade Unions Merge In France -C.P. Gives Up Political Activity at Reformists Bidding by H.F. Roberts [H. Frank Roberts] One Happy Family Now! Stalinists to Swallow Everything "Exceptional Tactics" Throw Over Marxism The Way Is Cleared 8 Pages On Nov. 7 44 Oct. 26, 1935 Oust 13 French Bolsheviks From S.P. for Stand on War -Central Comm. Splits on Issue Of Expulsions by H.F. Roberts [H. Frank Roberts] Expelled for Bolshevism Agitated for Fourth International S.P. Central Committee Splits 1500 in Paris Meet Cheer New Revolutionary Bloc Pivert for Revolutionary Party Ferment Starts in Stalinist Ranks Y.C.L.ers Join With Bol.-Len. "Hot Cargo" Fight Rages Up and Down West Coast by Earl Lane Victory in Honolulu "Red Herring" Again Akron Bosses Union Revolt -Lay Off Resentment Rips Company Organization Wide Open by Jack Wilson Prepare Drive Revolt Spreads Rapidly War Situation Involved People's Peace Parades" Today, Preparedness Parades Tomorrow Everybody "Opposes" War Now Onward Christian Soldiers The "Church Militant" The Real Gompers Shactman Tour Off to Flying Start -Rousing Meets in Toledo, Youngstown, Pittsburgh, Cleveland Pittsburgh Newcastle Youngstown Cleveland Toledo 3,500 Out For N.Y. Herndon Farewell Meet Scheduled March Called Off Special Features For Nov. 7 Issue Try to Deport Jack Warnick -NSAC Coes to Defense As Courts Bait Cal. Prisoners -Resi9st Attempt to Deport Warnick -Special to the New Militant Seek Warnick's Deportation Norman Refused Parole Build the Left Wing, Is Real Lesson of AFL Convention -Put No Trust in Lewis and Co. Is the Slogan by A.J. Muste "Progressives" in a Minority The Real Program of Lewis End of Gomperism Stalinists Trail Lewis Opportunity for Militants The Manager's Corner Striker Tells of WPA Victory in Allentown -Independent Class Tactic Smashed Through Gov't Officials' Threats and Trickery to Union Victory by Lester Heckman Picket Line Formed Arrest of Pickets Concerning Rumors of Trotsky's Illness (From La Verite) M'pls. CP'ers Picket Drivers Local 574! -Stalinists Rage While Union Organizes Chicken and Candy Workers Strikes Local 574 Becomes the Enemy A Real Organization Needed Chicken and Candy Workers Organize and Strike Candy Makers Win Party at Work Minneapolis Eastern Ohio Tucson, Arizona Salt Lake City March of Events by Jack Weber The Division of Ethiopia Forces in British Labor Expulsion of Ludwig Lore Socialist Party and the Coming War -Resolution of the N.E.C. Reveals Centrist Position on Basic Problems of the War Danger (By the Editorial Board) The Outright Chauvinists The "Left" Chauvinists Division Growing Between Chauvinists and Revolutionists The Camp of Revolution The Old Guard and the N.E.C. The N.E.C.'s "Radical" Phraseology The Real Meat of the Document Why Thomas is a Social Patriot School Notes Muste's Course Students, Take Note! Registrations The Theoretical Origin of Social Patriotism -The Source by Leon Trotsky The Machine Is A Communist -Industry Idle to Keep Parasites in Power Cost Workers Three Hundred Billion in 1930-34 -- The High Cost of Capitalism! by Hildegarde M. Smith Our Production Capacity A Machine Civilization Why They Buried the Report DuPont Profits Soar Again Under "Oppressive" N. Deal 45 Nov. 2, 1935 Hail the Russian Revolution! (Picture of V.I. Lenin above the Article) by James P. Cannon Green Trains Guns on Militant Minneapolis Labor; Appeal to Open Shoppery Against Local 574 -574's Fighting Policy Thorn In the Sides of Labor Skates -Assistance Rendered to Six Strikes in Other Industries Resulted in Victory 574 Leads Minneapolis Labor Iron Workers' Strike Aid Hosiery Workers' Struggle Other Services of 574 Labor Cold to Skates Appeal Peace Parade Bluff in Facts and Figures -Unions Protest Use of Name in Jamboree Led by Father Divine Inspired! -Il Duce Colors Hearst Stories on Ethiopia Extend the October Revolution! (Political Cartoon) France Faces Civil War as C.P. Prepares Government for Imperialist Defense by H.F. Roberts [H. Frank Roberts] Britain Acts for "Small Nations"! Both Sides Are Right! -Toledo and Mpls. Press Argue on which City Has Most "Labor Trouble" by Art Preis The Pot to the Kettle Short Memories Left Jabs by Bill Pravda on "Mother" "Pope's Cousin Once Removed" Champs The Changing Line League of Nations Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Peace on Earth Civilization Education Land of the Free Relief Labor Defense Front * Protest Against the Frame-Up and Deportation of Jack Warnick Importance of Case * Herndon Sick; Faces Chain-Gang * Sac'to Defense Meet In Cleveland * Court Reverses Ruling In Ohio Railroading * Mendieta Gag-Law Outlawed in Cuba * Vigilante Justice in Santa Rosa, Cal. Statement of the National Committee of the Worker's Party Opportunities Big for New Rubber Union -Confidence in Own Strength; No Reliance in Boards or Labor Fakers Is the Road to Victory by Jack Wilson Union Active Struggle of Rubber Barons Fight for Six-hour Day No Illusions in Boards Continue the Battle Party at Work Newark, N.J. The Danger of War and the Defense of the Soviet Union -New Version of Social Patriotism as Deadly as Old -Fourth Int'l Only Guardian of Workers Fatherland by Maurice Spector Defending the Soviet Union With Social Patriotism! Ours is the Policy of Lenin Logic of Stalinism Predicted The Two Roads Who Finances Italy's War? -How Big Business Provides Loans to Mussolini (Reprinted from the British "New Leader" Organ of the I.L.P.) Loans to Industry Money from War Explosives Pay Germany's Part Comrade Candide and Comrade Browder ... A Tragi-Comedy -Behind the Story of an Honest Worker Who Fell into a Coma in the "Third Period" by John Marshall The Second Period The Third Period The Fourth Period The Art of Insurrection by Leon Trotsky (From Volume III of the History of the Russian Revolution by Leon Trotsky) (Article contains a picture of Leon Trotsky in exile on the island of Prinkipo) Conspiracy and Insurrection The Role of Spontaneity in Social Crises Limits of Spontaneous Insurrection The Significance of "Blanquism" Engels on Barricade Fighting The Importance of the Soviets When Is the Time Right for Action Conditions Coincide for Victory in Russia Fatality of Menshevik Conceptions Kornilov or Lenin -- No Other Road The Limits of Democratic Methods Lenin on Dynamics of the Majority November 7th, 1914 -Victor Serge's Account of the Seizure of Power by Victor Serge (Victor Kibalchiche) (Contains a photo of the mural made by Diego Rivera for the International Workers School) On the Eve of Battle Kronstadt and the Fleet The Capture of the Winter Palace The Congress of the Soviets About the Author (Victor Serge, author of the previous article, translated from his book "the Year One of the Russian Revolution) The Significance of the October Revolution for the Orient -Lenin's Bolshevism and Stalin's Menshevism -- Victory in Russia and Catastrophe in China by Lo Sen (Contains 3 photos, "Arrests in the streets of Shanghi. The Police Belong to the International Settlement", "Execution of workers outside a Hankow factory by a Kuomintang officer" and "The first and one of the few anti-Japanese demonstrations -- at Shanghai on September 26, 1931") Reaction in Russia--Revolution in China The Road Binding Both Revolutions Permanent Revolution--1905 Lesson Proletariat Emerges in China Lenin's Teachings But Menshevism Leads in China Executioners in Russia and Orient March of Events by Jack Weber Who Will Disarm the Fascists? The Policy of Laval Why the National Government of Great Britain Is Prepared to Embark on a War with Italy (Reprinted from the British "New Leader" organ of the Independent Labor Party) British Empire in Africa How Capitalism Has Grown Total Trade of Africa Increase of Gold from Africa Threat to British Owners of Cotton Fields Big Increase of British Investments Investments Since 1925 Africans Become Wage-Slaves for British Capitalists Has Slavery in the British Empire Been Abolished? But Why Should British Workers Be Killed? Increasing Oppression the Path of Bureaucracy -Leon Trotsky Analyzes the Revelations of the Bolshevik Tarov by Leon Trotsky Tarov's Mistake Signpost of Stalinist Corruption Engels on Stalin The Basis of the Terror Fallacy of Individual Attempts Question Box by A. Weaver French Stalinists Give the Fascists A Lesson on the True Patriotic Spirit The Significance of the Russian Revolution For the American Working Class -Explanation of the Basic Elements of Revolution Will Spur Desire to Emulate It by A.J. Muste Achievements in the S.U. Tell the Story of the Revolution Show the Connection with War Revolution No Tea Party Only the First Battle The Importance of Leaders The Figure of Trotsky 46 Nov. 9, 1935 We Did It Once...We'll Do It Again... Now for 1000 Subs Hundreds Turn Out for Shactman Meetings -Chicago, Detroit and Northwest High Points on Tour Detroit Chicago Davenport Albert Lea, Minn. Austin, Minn. Report Reveals Terror Rule of Wall Street Regime in Cuba Meeting on Mpls. Sunday Nov. 10 C.P. Votes For McLevy -S.P. Faker Gets in with Aid of Republican and "Solid" Citizens by Connecticut Correspondent French C.P. Gets First Payment -Radicals Elect Cachin In Gratitude For Services by H.F. Roberts [H. Frank Roberts] Social Patriot Comes Into His Own People's Front Votes for Laval Give the Dog His Bone "The Deserving Cachin" 700 at New York Meeting Back French Bolsheviks (Contains photo of facsimile of check sent to our French comrades from collection at Meeting) Minneapolis Progressives Rally for Defense of Drivers Local 574 -Issue Challenge to Nation's Militants to Hit Green Drive Citizen's Alliance Gleeful All Progressive Thought Threatened Progressives Organize for Defense A Clarion Battle Cry to the Nation's Progressives Mpls. W.P. Shows True Role of F-L Party, Statement of the Minneapolis Branch, Workers Party of the U.S. on the Farmer Labor Party Our Pre-Election Statement Three Months of Farmer-Labor Rule in Minneapolis Some Serious Questions What is to Be Done? Build the Revolutionary Party Japan Rules North China -Chiang Crawls to Int'l Capitals for New Masters by Lo Sen Sewing Up the North Britain's Maneuver Comintern Prepares Dissolution of Y.C.L.; To Change It into Innocuous Organization -Used as Bait to Lure Yipsels into Social-Patriotic Organic Unity by Joseph Carter Capitulation to Right Wing Social-Patriotic Organic Unity Young Socialists Move Left Manifesto of Yipsels A Stalinist Adventure in Gutter Journalism -In the Footsteps of Hearst New Low for Gutter Journalism Paranoiac Analysis Bathing Beauties, Scandals, Filth The Daily Worker Applauds Truly a Stinking Corpse Seeking New Markets W.P. Main Butt of Attack at I.L.G. Progressives Meet -Lovestone Easy on Labor Fakers; No Mention of 574 Easy on Dubinsky On the Firing Line * W.P. Issues Paper In Akron * Another Strikebreaking "Labor" Mayor * Stalinists "Vote Socialist" in Phila. * Sugar Workers Strike For Recognition * Bidg. Trades Fight Scabs in Calif. New Pamphlets The Manager's Corner "Militant" Socialists and the Bauer-Dan-Zyromsky Thesis by the Editorial Board (Continued from last week) Significance of Answer to Bauer-Zyromski Develops Opposition to National Defense Repudiates All Capitalist Instruments For Real Internationalism Drops General Strike Myth, Adopts Leninist Struggle Against War N.E.C. Supports Capitalist "Peace" Instruments "Militants" Cover Up N.E.C. What Socialist Workers Should Do What Are Sanctions? -"Collective Effort for Peace" or Imperialist Battle for Empire? by Arne Swabeck The Causes of War Britain and Italy Not Ethiopia--The British Empire The Many-Sided Danger of War "Good-Intentioned" Treachery Democracy Versus Dictatorship? Shall it Be 1914 Again? 47 Nov. 16, 1935 Mpls. Labor Slams Union-Busting Campaign -F.-L. Paper Trounces Bill Green -Laundry Workers Solid Despite Revocation of Charter Reasons for Drive Clear Laundry Workers Stick to 574 Citizen's Alliance Delighted S. Africa Comrades Fight War -Arrested for Active Support of Boycott against Italy Sabotage Workers Action To the Soldiers and Youth of Italy! -Manifesto of the Italian Bolshevik-Leninists Enough of Division Among the Workers. Let Us Unite, Unite Yourselves with All People Who Suffer and Toil French C.P. Pleads with Laval to Jail the Fascists -Stalinists Outraged by Fascist Insistence on "Right of Insurrection"; See Salvation in "Purification of Police Force"! by H.F. Roberts [H. Frank Roberts] Demand "Arrest" of Fascist! Decree Laws--Against Workers "Purify the Police Force"! Confirmed! -Times Reporter Says Newsman Get No News at All Overflow Meeting Backs 574 Biggest "Peacetime" Gathering Roars Complete Solidarity -Overflow Crowd Cheers Speakers Bill Brown Chairman Speech of Ruben Latz Power Union Musicians Resolution of Rank and File Farmer-Labor Alderman Candy Workers Farmer-Labor Legislator Speech of Miles Dunne Latest Facts on Mpls. V. Dunne Lashes Fakerdom Before Mpls. Mass Meeting Drive for Industrial Unionism The "Purge" of 1924 Party at Work Mississippi Newark, N.J. Minneapolis Cannon Speaks at Philadelphia Comments -On Life, Liberty and Pursuit of Happiness by Bill Reich Prosperity... Parable for Preachers... Athletes... The Manager's Corner On the Firing Line * Shactman Gets Rousing Reception In Minneapolis, Plentywood Meetings Minneapolis Plentywood, Montana Salt Lake City * "What if a Foreign Country Invaded Our Country?" Stalinist Jingoes Ask by Sam Pollock and Art Preis Trade Unionists Balk * 100 Hear Cannon in Allentown Meeting * Nazi Strikebreakers Used in Bakery Strike * Hold First Forum on N.W. Side, Chicago March of Events by Jack Weber Battle of the Currencies American Silver Policy Our Revolutionary Heritage-Class War of the '70s by Leighton Rigby The Molly Maguires Fierce Struggles of 1877 Question Box by A. Weaver The Elections Support the Southern Miners I.C.L. Resolution on Youth Bureau The Auto Union Amalgamation -Emergence of New Union and Fusion with A.F.L. May Have Far Reaching Effects for Auto Workers by Burke Cochran Workers Split Into Crafts Background of the M.E.S.A. Evaluation of the Associated The Coughlin Union Green Policy Repulses Independents New Pamphlets "Labor Party" Poor 3rd In S.F. Rubber Union in 2 Hr. Strike 48 Nov. 23, 1935 A Message to New Militant Readers Fascists Grow Bolder in France after Recent Clash by H.F.R. [H. Frank Roberts] Will Sacrifice "People's Front" Government Egypt Rises in Revolt -British Imperialism Casts Off Hypocritical Mask in Severe Repression Roosevelt's "Pacifism" Jim Crow Justice Keeps Angelo Herndon in Jail; Protest Now! Defense Arguments for Herndon Jim-Crow Political Philosophy Statement of N.P.L.D. Alabama Miners Win Partial Victory Scottsboro Boys in Danger as Southern Bourbons Hint Deal The Bourbon Deal Emptiness of Supreme Court Decision Lewis "Purge" Stopped Cold * 574 Heads Confidant of Smashing Victory -Cannon, on the Scene, Reports Drivers Local Stronger than Ever and the Center of the Minneapolis Labor Movement by James P. Cannon 574 Demands Return of Charter * Stormy C.L.U. Rally in Mpls. Voices Protest -Green Stooge Forced to Backwater on Hosiery Strike Despite Solidarity with 574: C.P. Plays Cowardly Role A Planned Frame-up 574 Goes to College Bosses Plan to Open Strutwear The C.L.U. Meeting Stalinists Play Miserable Role C.P. Funks on 574 * Exposed! -Bradley, Lewis Aide Revealed as Swindler in Akron by Richard Ferguson * Meyer Lewis Has to Catch Train -After Students and 574 Get Thru with Him Meyer Meets Bill Brown Reserves Right to Refuse to Reply Brown Shoots a Question Lewis Has Enough and Scrams * Frame-Up! -Militant 574 Leader Arrested on Fake Charges Our Revolutionary Heritage -Shay's Rebellion by Leighton Rigby Hamilton Safeguards the System Foreclosure, Taxes, Oppression "The Common Property of All" A "Strong" Government Shactman Holds First Meeting In Fresno, Cal. The Manager's Corner Support Italian Comrades In Their Struggle Against Fascism and War "Social Credit" Goes Begging March of Events by Jack Weber Scottsboro Case Egypt Shanghai Old Guard Reorganizes N.Y. Socialist Party Lovestone Gets His Price -Herberg and Zimmerman Dicker on Entry into S.P., Lovestone in C.P. An Interlude of "Criticism" Whitewashing the Stalinist War Program Wolfe Sees the Fleshpots Take Any Program--Not Revolutionary A "Reasonable' Appeal New System of Stalinist Apologetics Question Box by A. Weaver Y.C.L. Meet Converted Into Forum against Social Patriots by Joseph Carter Green Sees the "Light" YPSL Denounces Social Patriotism The Twenty-One Points Let History Speak Green Nods His Head Textile Barons Ready for War Just Off the Press! (New Pamphlet "War and the Workers" by John West, published by the Workers Party of U.S.) Chiang Hands Over North China to Japanese for the Asking -Abandons Region Without Raising a Finger by Lo Sen Britain Steps In Japanese Marines March Again Chiang Backs Down "People's Press" Sinks Ever Lower in Its Methods Fascist Propaganda Methods British Tories Sweep Election as Best "Sanctions" Party to Protect Empire by Maurice Spector Labor Party Prepares Own Defeat Supports and "Deplores" Right Party for Right Job Role of Independent Labor Party The Years Ahead 49 Nov. 30, 1935 One Year of the Workers Party by A.J. Muste Big Auto Strike Brewing -Chevrolet Plant May Lead Off -Motor Products Strike in Detroit Is First Skirmish Good Time for Strike Spouting the Gospel in Ethiopia (AP Press photo) M. Lewis Reported Retired -Minneapolis C.L.U. Refuses Splitters Aid; Negotiates with 574 by Carl O'Shea 230 Hear Shactman in L.A. People's Front Cracks in Crisis -Radicals, Stalinists, Socialists Collapse at First Test by H.F. Roberts [H. Frank Roberts] Tweedledum for Tweedledee Where Are the "Valiant" Radicals? Fred Zeller Declares for 4th Int'l -Paris Socialist Youth Leader Writes Stirring Pamphlet Days of Decisive Struggle Hatred for Bolshevism Stalin's Missionaries in France Expulsions, War Crisis, Toulon The Two Roads Not Hollow Preaching - But Clear Cut Slogans (From Leon Trotsky's Preface to Fred Zeller's Pamphlet) Army Stocks Up In Case... Vote to Strike Ill. WPA -Mass Conference of Illinois Workers Alliance Draws Up Demands for Wage Increase and Hour Reduction I.W.A. Leader (Photo of Gerry Allard) Barberton Labor Rises -Plan General Strike in Akron Suburb to Meet Threat of Militia; Reporter Tells of Heroic Battle by Jack Wilson The Weed Double-Crosses Children Gassed Tide Turns Demand General Strike C.L.U. Promises Walkout Workers Celebrate All Unions Involved High-Lights by Henry Thurman The People's Friends "Design for Living" "I Knows It Brother" Workers School Hands Out Plenty Too A "Square Deal" Corporation -An Altruistic Boss! -Workers Get It in the Neck by Cyrus Rigby Dividing the Workers for Profit A "Working Class" Bank Shactman Meeting in San Diego Minneapolis Labor Notes Party at Work Newark, N.J. How They Ache for War! Appeal Date Set in C.S. Frame-Up A Radical Farmer's View of Recent Shifts in AAA (Reprinted from the Producers News, official organ of Farmers Holiday Asso. of Montana) Letters to the Editor (letter from Milton Hindus on the inner workings of the League Against War and Fascism) The "Resettlement" Fraud -A Texas Thanksgiving -Relief is Discontinued by James Evans (Special to the New Militant) Slaves of King Cotton Mays Strikers Call for Aid Newark Jobless In Demonstration Texas Old Age Pensions Cheaper Than Poorhouse Corruption Rampant in Ft. Worth, Texas, Relief Norman Mini Writes from His Dungeon in San Quentin by Norman Mini The Non-Partisan Labor Defense -A Year of Activity, Success and Service to the Working Class on All Fronts of the Radical and Labor Movement * Anti-Fascist and International Activities Hitler Germany New York Italy Cuba China * The Fight Against Criminal Syndicalism Laws Sacramento * Angelo Herndon * Ward Rogers * Deportation of Aliens Antonio Bellussi Jack Warnick * Against Martial Law * Against Persecution of Strikers Harlan Miners Robins-Gras Fargo Teamsters Minneapolis Strikes Phila. Fruit Clerks * Rallying the Labor Movement New Stalinist Pamphlet Covers Up their Shameful Role in the Sacramento Case -Truth Telling Remains the Worst Evil for the C.P. The Author and His Job Who Raised the Bail Insulting the Jurors The "Stool-Pigeon" Legend Gallagher and Goldman Mini's Testimony The Race Into War Pioneer Notes To Hold Protest Against Ferrero Deportation Who Are the New "Progressive " Leaders in the A.F. of L.? -A Few Pages from the Records of John L. Lewis, David Dubinsky, Sidney Hillman, Chas. P. Howard et. al. by Arne Swabeck Framed Way Into Presidency Turns Heat on Farrington Wrecking the U.M.W.A. The Revival Failure of Leadership Lewis Gives the Record Green's Church Philosophy The Needle Trades Sydney Hillman Lewis on Communism and Fascism Dasch Speaks on Olympics Toledo-Union Town -Militant Battles That Defeated the Bosses by Art Preis Toledo a Union Town Chevrolet Strike The Unemployed Leagues W.P. Active and Influential "The Battle of Chestnut Hill" (Photo) "Local 574 Is Invincible" by James P. Cannon Bosses Wary of 574 The Grand Strategy Cops Get A Shellacking (Photo) The Battle of "Deputies Run" (Photo) The Militancy That Scared Green 5th Anniversary of Spartacus Youth League -Report Shows Large Increase in Membership and Influence by Nathan Gould, National Secretary, S.Y.L. Growth of S.Y.L. Purpose of Spartacus On the Economic Fron Unemployed Youth Write Your Own Comment! The New Struggle in Autos -Big Test Awaits Industrial Union Movement by A.J. Muste Program for Militants Question Box by A. Weaver March of Events Miners' Strike in England England and the Far East Class Struggle in France Trade Treaty with Canada Lessons of October by Leon Trotsky (Written for the French paper "Revolution" to demonstrate the fatal nature of the "People's Front" policy) Bolsheviks a Minority in the Beginning The Poison of Patriotism Cowardice of the Russian "United Front" The Masses Are Convinced The Campaign Against the Bolsheviks Learning from Experience Our Revolutionary Heritage -Haymarket Sq. by Leighton Rigby It Can Happen Here! Our Varied Heritage McCormick's Lockout Roosevelt Closes His Third Year with New Deal at Low Ebb -Capitalists Desert "Savior" as Crisis Clouds Lift -Only Privileged Few Benefit from New "Prosperity" by John West Savior of Capitalism The New "Prosperity" Big Business Clamps Down Growing Sentiment for Class Actions Purged! (Political Cartoon about Meyer Lewis, William Green, and Local 574) M.E.S.A. Strike in Toledo 50 Dec. 14, 1935 Trotsky Shows Road of Struggle in France -Committees of Action---Not People's Front by Leon Trotsky Radicals Dominate People's Front The Committees of Action Influence over Middle Class Danger of Sporadic Outbreaks Parties and Soviets Workers' Militia Conclusions Thomas Leads Break with Old Guard as NY Socialist Party Splits -Danger of Patch-up with Right Wing Is Still Great Statements Fly N.E.C. to Send Delegation Danger of Reconciliation Profiteers Clear Decks For Big Drive on Labor -M'f'r's Asso. Opens Fight For "Freedom" -- To Exploit Labor "Saving the Country" "Soak the Poor" Lewis Also for Roosevelt "Smash the Unions" Japs Snatch North China; Put Screws on Chiang Government by Lo Sen Six YCLers Join SYL -Symptoms of Ferment Over New Turn To Betrayal Herndon Freed -Mass Pressure Forces Release of Class War Prisoner Dorsey for Rigid Gag-Law Answer the Fascist War Mongers; All Out Dec. 14! Yipsels Unite With Spartacus at Toledo Meet by Art Preis The Minimum Is Zero U.S. Agent Can't Find One Scab Truck in Mpls. The Future of the A.F. of L. -From a Speech Delivered by Comrade James P. Cannon Before a Forum of Minneapolis Workers "Into the Unions" Workers Want Industrial Unionism Our Tendency Fear of the Younger Leaders What Pushed Lewis to the Lead Conquer the World Manager's Corner To the Readers of The New Militant (Missed issue, new publishing schedule) March of Events by Jack Weber War Technology Labor and the War Plans War in the Far East Five Years of "Spartacus" -War Machine Exploits Misery and Poverty of the Youth to Corral Them for New Capitalist Juggernaut by Nathan Gould (Continued from last week) Youth and Relief Institutions for Youth Relief Transient Camps National Youth Act The Civilian Conservation Corps On the War Front Our Revolutionary Heritage -Homestead Strike by Leighton Rigby Carnegie Off to Bonnie Scotland Pinkerton's Are Spotted The Workers Victorious Seine District of Socialist Youth Grows Since Their Expulsion -From "Revolution" November Issue World of Labor -Belgian Labor Party Bureaucrats Push Expulsions As Left Wing Adopts Revolutionary Position We Can Make Good! Fight Against Bourbon Rule The Deadly Parallel -Social Patriotism versus Revolutionary Struggle (From "Revolution" organ of the Young Socialists of the Seine) 1914-1918 The Camp of the Bourgeoisie -This is Social Patriotism (Numerous Quotes) The Camp of the Workers -This is Revolutionary Defeatism! (Numerous Quotes) Today (More Quotes from both sides) 51 Dec. 21, 1935 N. West Militants Meet -Seeks Link with A.F.L. Industrial Unionists; Cannon Speaks Hail Movement in A.F. of L. Sanctions End in Scandal -league Powers Plan Partition of Ethiopia Ill. Unions Aid IWA Walkout -Conference Sets Date for Tie-up on All Projects in State Support from Many Workers To Meet WPA Administration Bergdoff Men in St. Louis 600 in Newark WPA Protest L.D. Trotsky's Wife Makes New Appeal for Son Sergei Facts and Policies for WPA Workers by Herbert Capelis Facts The Unions Organizations What to Do Where is Roosevelt's Relief Program Going? -Direct Relief Remains Central Issue for Unemployed; Workers' Organizations Must Demand Large-Scale Public Works by John West Program Not Fulfilled Unemployment Permanent Direct Relief Still Primary WPA--Attack on Relief Standards Pa. Jobless Organizations Unite in Statewide Action A Stalinist Coup Stalinists Alarm Security League Conference Opens in Disorder Mass Action Surprises C.P. P.U.L. for Real United Front Benjamin Changes the Line Texas Jobless Face Hunger -Spur Demand for General WPA Strike in State F. of L. by James Evans (Special to the New Militant) No Relief for Paupers Talk of General WPA Strike Learning Solidarity World of Labor -Congress of Dutch R.S.A.P. Overwhelmingly Favors 4th Int'l; Defeats S.A.P. Splitters Unequivocally for 4th International Our Revolutionary Heritage; Dorr's Rebellion by Leighton Rigby New Oppression, New Revolts Freedom for Property Owners Peaceful Action Unsuccessful Dual Government in R.I. The Armed Assault The Significance of the Browder-Thomas Debate for the Revolutionary Movement by Arne Swabeck The Lines Cross "Come to Jesus" People's Front The Franco-Soviet Pact The Smell of Oil Jingo Browder Defense Forces Rally Against Anti-Labor Repression -Mpls. Labor Protests Jailing of Al Russell Demand Strutwear Show Books Order Ferrero-Sallito Deported Appeal Denied Cal. Class War Victims No Transcript Provided I.L.D. Splits Defense Court Nullifies Writ Whole Defense Affected I.L.D. Passive Stop Limping! Start Walking! [About the state of labor defense] United Front Proposed on "Scottsboro" Three Harlan Miners Freed Mass Meet to Fight Danger to Herndon Resentment Nationwide in Tampa Case Reverse Fargo Convictions 52 Dec. 28, 1935 Russell Sentenced to Four Months in Hosiery Strike -Ellis and Swanson, Strutwear Strikers, Get Six Months in Workhouse; N.P.L.D. To Appeal Cases Russell Supporters Pack Court Strike-Breaking Courts Illinois WPA Walkout is Postponed Reasons for Postponement Pledges Support of P.M.A. Local Class Struggle Issues Arouse West Coast Maritime Unions by C. Curtiss [Charles Curtiss] Conditions of Seamen Job Action Gets Results Lundberg Answers Conservatives Stalinists on Reactionary Side Workers Slam Stalinists Maritime Federation Resolution Ambiguous For a Class Struggle Policy A Xmas Gift for A. Sloan -Ohio Chevrolet Workers "Thank" G.M. Head for Empty Christmas Tables from Committee of 900, signed by James Holly, Secretary, Former employees of Toledo Chevrolet Ohio Co. 500 in NY Hear Max Shactman -Cannon to Speak on Labor War in Mpls., Jan 5th New Zealand Seamen's Union Adopts Revolutionary Position on Sanctions Independent Auto Unions Amalgamate -Detroit Convention Launches New Organization with 100 Delegates Present 900 Auto Men Act in Toledo -Organize Vigorous Campaign to Save Chevrolet Union Union Leadership Weak Quick Action Vital Rap Ferrero Deportation Mini Defense in New Move Toledo Projects Organize -O.U.L. Backs New WPA Set-up After Unity Efforts Prove Fruitless Unity Efforts Fruitless U.L. Organizes Project Union County-wide Drive for Conditions Our Revolutionary Heritage: The Debs Rebellion by Leighton Rigby Company Refuses to Negotiate Cleveland Calls Out the Troops Solidarity of Soldiers and Workers The Injunction Electrical Worker Flays Stalinists For Use of Forgery in Local Union By Andrew Forman (Member Local 3, International Brotherhood Electrical Workers) Maneuvering for Control Anything Goes Not a Word on Union Matters The Manager's Corner Prepare to Don Khaki For "Our U.S."-C.P. Says by M. Joerger General Line of Betrayal Lenin Castigates Bittleman Gold--Recruiting Sergeant No. 1 W.P. Sends Funds for Tarov Aid Herndon Victory Celebrated in N.Y. Question Box by A. Weaver Cannon Speaks on Labor War in Minneapolis The League of Stalinist Agents for Social Patriotism -A Political Analysis of the Lovestone Group And its Reactionary Role The Test of Events The Seventh Congress Lovestoneites Caught Unawares Drawing the Conclusions The Road Back Wolfe's Somersault Explain This Away--Lovestone! Herberg's "Masterly" Contribution The Tacit Admission Proved to the Hilt Theater Benefit ("Let Freedom Ring") March of Events by Jack Weber Gerard on Radical "Dog-Hunt" Hoare's Faux Pas Outer Mongolia Labor Defense Unity Vital! No Gratitude to Dorsey The N.P.L.D. Program Defense in Courts Legal Aid Presentation of Basic Labor Issues Organized Mass Support Publicity and Educational Activities Aid to Prisoners and Defendants 1937 SOCIALIST APPEAL COMPLETE CONTENTS BY VOLUME, VOLUME 1 1937 1 Aug. 14, 1937 SOCIALIST APPEAL Published Weekly as the Organ of the Socialist Party of New York, Left Wing Branches. Socialist Party is Split in New York Expulsions -"La Guardia Socialists" Oust Left Wingers At Rump Meeting of Central Committee Farcical Hearing No Charges Proved Denounce Meeting as Illegal Why We Are Publishing the Socialist Appeal from the Manifesto to the Party Membership LaGuardia Sell-out in S.P. Class Lines Sharpening La Guardia Record Altman-Thomas Sell-out Issue is National and Basic Who Is Financing the Right Wing Split Drive? GPU Lynches Andres Nin Committee Finds Frame-Up "Evidence" Laughed At Stalin the Butcher A Manifesto to the Members of the Socialist Party The Background of the Crisis The Fight Against Old Guard The Chicago Convention The Right Wing's Hands Forced The Political Basis of the Crisis Spain The May Events in Barcelona Spain and the Party Crisis The Soviet Persecutions Stalinism is not an Ally The Fourth International Two Bankrupt Internationals Right Wing and Fourth International Farmer-Laborism Labor Party--Real and Ideal Right Wing for La Guardia The Silence on Wisconsin Stalinism and the Party Crisis The Stalinists Aim Political Source of Right Wing Spurious Flare-Ups Against Stalinism Altman-Wisconsin-Lewis Wisconsin's "States' Rights" N.E.C. Capitulates to Wisconsin Altman's Wrecking of N.Y. The Role of Norman Thomas Thomas with Right Wing The Thomas Line The Clarity Group Thomas for La Guardia Evolution of Clarity group Impotence of N.E.C. The Right-Center Bloc The Gag-Law Against the Left Clarity Final Stage Perspective of the Left Wing Capitulate or Fight! Perspective of Fight Forward with Left Wing Where Is Kupinsky? 2 Aug. 2, 1937 Tory Press Declares for LaGuardia As Mayor Enters G.O.P. Primaries -"Triune" and "Times" for Browder-Thomas-ALP People's Front Candidate Thomas View Rejected People's Front Line Fatal The Capitalist Press for LaGuardia The New York Times, Aug. 15, 1937 The New York Herald-Tribune, Aug. 15, 1937 Stalinists Applaud Ousting of Left Wing from S.P. Urge Deeper Split in S.P. NEC Suspends California Charter -Clarity Group in Punitive Expedition by Glen Trimble California's Real Crime What the Left Wing Is Hindering Violent Crisis Drives Japanese Imperialism to Invade China C.P.-Supported Party for Invasion Chinese Bourgeoisie Sabotage Fight Chang Propped by Anglo-French C.P. Calls for Imperialist Intervention Clarity in California and Clarity in Wisconsin Clarity Capitulates to Wisconsin Attack Trade Union Line Trager O.K.'s Raskin Demand Wisconsin Gets Carte Blanche What is the N.E.C. Doing About LaGuardia The Questions of Wendelin Thomas by Leon Trotsky "End Justifies Means" Lenin's Position Stalin and the Bolsheviks Once More: The Altman-Thomas Finances The Menaker Letter Clarity Heads Oppose Independent SP Slate The Situation in Spain Today by X. Stalin Police System Installed Issue Reactionary Decrees Prisoners on Hunger Strike Socialists Tacitly Aid G.P.U. Discontent with Anarchist Leaders The Stalinist Degeneration POUM Disoriented Truth About Barcelona's May Days -A Sensational Document on the Stalinist-Separatist Plot to Crush Labor by the Nat. Committee of the CNT Plot Preceded May Events Intelligence Agent Murdered Guards Under G.P. Orders CP-Catala Continue Repressions Dwyer Slated for Expulsion in Massachusetts Socialist Call Comes Out For Sanctions Centrists Adopting Right Wing Line Thomas Demands U.S. Sanctions Call Joins Thomas Demand A Reply to a Stalinist Calumniator by James Casey Stalinists and Apologists Gold in Exile Who is the Newcomer? Gold and Browder at Odds Eloquent Silence Roll of Honor (Lists those "expelled" or scheduled for expulsion) Erber Hits Plan to Steal YPSL Convention -Calls on Circles To Guarantee Honest Meet by Ernest Erber, National Chairman, Young People's Socialist League Brazen Fraud Harry Milton Freed in Spain; Returning Here Washington Protests Mass Expulsions (The Washington D.C. branch of the Socialist Party sends a telegram to Norman Thomas protesting against the idea of mass expulsion of the Left Wing) An Appeal to Revolutionary Socialists by Glen Trimble The "Red Herring" Clarity's Capitulation Left Wing has Majority Unite Against Gag Law! 3 Aug. 2, 1937 YPSL Split in N.Y. -11 Left Wing DEC Leaders Are Expelled -"Clarity" Splits New York Yipsels -Join with Right Wing to Expel 11 Revolutionists Expelled on False Pretenses Whole Left Wing Involved 70 More Ousted by Altman -Right Drops 7 Branches Clarity Calls the Cops -Ward Rodgers Hales California Left Wingers to Court Spain's Unions Join Pact Against Stalinist Reaction by Felix Morrow Blow at Stalinists Stalinists Assail Pact Unity Machinery Weak Consistent Party Lacking CNT Press Protests Frame-Up Negrin Cabinet Shows Incompetence Araquistain "Disillusioned" Removed Satir As Labor Secy. In Cook County by Albert Glotzer Arm Chinese Mass, Only War Hope by Lo Sen Japan Refuses Partial Surrender Tokyo's Calculations Mobilize the Masses Notice to Yipsel Delegates New York Emergency Conference Called The "Appeal" Is Your Paper-Support It! What Was Done In Scottsboro? Who Is Back of F.H. LaGuardia -The Capitalist Forces Behind the Candidate of the New York People's Front by James Burnham New York's Big Business The Budget Question Banks Apply Pressure Unify At Last! Ask Aid of Yipsels in New York Fight, signed by Donald Bergner, Hal Draper, Mary Ford, Manny Garrett, Anne Kracik, Irving Panken, Alex Retzkin and Oscar Shoenfeld To Disregard Rump DEC Split Created by Right-Center Bloc Clarity Imitates Old Guard The Trial of the Danzig Trotskyists -How the Fascist Prosecutor Follow in the Footsteps of Stalin and Vishinsky by Leon Trotsky The Fascist Press Story Vishinsky's Language Fascist Indignation Trotskyists Hit Fascism Call for 4th International Stalinist Hypocrisy Moscow and Danzig "Instructions" Non Existent Nanking Bans Truth of Moscow Trial at Bid of Stalin Ambassador The Politics of Gus Tyler--A Genuine Case of Rotten Liberalism in the Party -How the Centrist Leadership of the Clarity group Reacts to the Crisis Confronting the Socialist party at the Decisive Stages of the Struggle by Max Shachtman The Liberal and the "Sectarians" The Left Wing and the Right are Irreconcilable How Does Tyler Answer the Decisive Question? Who Picked the NEC and How Does It Act? Criminal Silence About Criminal Errors The Party Liberal Asleep...and Aroused It Seems That We Have Not Been Expelled At All! The Party Liberal Five Months Ago and Today Party Branches Protest Mass Expulsions -Rochester and Twin Cities Hit Ouster Rochester Protests (Statement approved by B.C. Benham, Local Secretary) Twin Cities Protest (Adopted unanimously at a membership meeting and signed by C.R. Hedlund, Chairman of meeting and Karl S. Kuhen Secretary of meeting) A Black Book of YPSL Leaders Fix Arbitrary Ratios Coast Delegation Cut The End of Henry Yagoda -Stalin Imprisoned the Head of the G.P.U. Because He Knew the Inside Story by Victor Serge Yipsels Remain True to Revolutionary Tradition By Hal Draper Majority with Appeal Shady Clarity Devices Expulsions Begin in New York A New Wave of Terror Against German Trotskyism What Norman Thomas Saw in Barcelona Distinguished Visitors Half-Rate on Trial Book ("Case of Leon Trotsky" special edition for workers) Left Wing Will Not Allow Itself to Be Gagged by the Party Bureaucracy! -Declaration by Albert Goldman for the Left Wing at the Chicago Membership Meeting in a Reply to Maynard Krueger's Threats by Albert Goldman Convention Did not Settle Problems New NEC Unable to Weather Storm Our Forecasts Justified Spanish Events Intrude Norman Thomas' Attitude The Hypocrisy of Krueger Bankruptcy of National Office The Heart of the Gag-Law Krueger Creates Straw Men The Left Wing Has Been Disciplined The Question of Mass Work In Activity We Yield to No One Toward an Index Prohibitorum Appeal's Proposals For the Crisis Ohio Youth Solidly with Left Wing by Robert Stiler California...New York 4 Sep. 4, 1937 Popular Front Surrenders Santander -Basque Chiefs Fear Workers by Felix Morrow Play Fascist Game Double Treachery Nothing Learned War Sabotaged China Defense Sags, Fear Masses -Nanking Prepares New Defense by Li-Fu-Jen Record of Surrender "Resistance" Nanking Not Serious Britain, U.S. Tied Erber Greets Youth Convention by Ernest Erber, National Chairman of the Young People's Socialist League Growth of Left Wing Robbing the Left Wing Bankrupt Centrists New Flash! (Moulin, leader of the Spanish Bolshevik-Leninists has been arrested by the Spanish GPU, also arrested was Irwin Wolf, former secretary of Leon Trotsky) N.Y. Meeting Lays Basis For Activity A. F. of L. Endorses La Guardia -Mayor Rejects Endorsement of Stalinists Bootlicker Lovestone Too Appeal for Spanish Political Prisoners G.P.U. in Spain Bungles Plot in Framing Socialist CIO Gets Setback in Steel; Government Aids Bosses Government Aids the Bosses Leaders Go to Politicians Class Collaboration Policy Picket Lines Neglected Party Locals Rally to the Left Wing Indiana Unanimous Indianapolis Local Local Lynn Acts Conn. Secretary French People's Front (Raises prices on wheat and bread) Scottsboro Defense in Phony Deal McGrady Lands Job as Radio Company Boss Expulsion Drive is Underway in Mass. Lewis Pays for Votes The Last Supper T.U. "Discipline" Admiral's Vote California Party Displays Record Growth, Activity by Glen Trimble Registration High Clarity's Case Farmer-Labor Party Leaders Plan the Dissolution of Their Party Appeal Greetings Letter from Albert Goldman City Central Committee, Local Boston voted to send greetings and donate 5 dollars Letter of praise from Fresno Branch Letter from Hildegarde Smith of Hutchinson, Kansas, praise, 5$ and pledge of 2$ a month or more donation Letter from Chas. L.H., Marston Mills, Cape Cod, Mass.. 5$ renewal and 4 new subs Letters from Organizers, Enrico Panicali, Louisville, Kentucky, Richard E. Posner, Rochester Y.P.S.L., Paul A. Rasmussen, St. Paul, Minnesota, B.C. Bennen, Local Rochester Chairman, Monroe County Feuchtwanger Defends Stalin Against Attack of Andre Gide by Blake Lear A Bourgeois Defense A Story-teller's Story Swears by Stalin California YPSL Summer School Sacco-Vanzetti Rally Disrupted by Chicago Clarity Leaders by Melos Most Outsiders Protest Attack on Left Letters from Barcelona Picture Bourgeois-Stalinist Repressions by Z. Maine Shoe Strike and CIO Leadership -Old Line Chiefs, Methods Fail to Bring Victory by Russell Scott Leaders Hang On Another AFL Type Relief Doled Out Government "Help" Chicago Backs Appeal Appeal Works to Save Party Clarity and Language Branches 5 Sep. 11, 1937 National Executive Committee Sells Out Socialist Party to La Guardia -Orders Expulsion of all Revolutionists -Forward to a Rank and File Convention to Throw Out the Betrayers and Rebuild the Party on A Revolutionary Basis Left Wing Carries YPSL Convention -Huge Majority Prevails as Gerrymander Flops -Y.P.S.L. Convention Organizes for Work by Hal Draper, National Secretary Young Peopls Socialist League Frantic Centrists The Key Questions Only Convention Can Decide Splitters Exposed Convention Decisions Workingclass Delegates From Coast to Coast Morale High Erber Re-Elected Program Mass Work Great Future Erber Surveys YPSL Progress In Five Years of Development by Ernest Erber, National Chairman Young People's Socialist League Leaders Elected by Y.P.S.L. Young in Years, Old in Work "Supporting La Guardia Betrays Socialism" by Max Shachtman-So Said Clarity, But Accepts NEC Betrayal and Leads Expulsions Two Questions Are One Clarity's "Line" Altman's Line Carries What This Means "Betrayal", Said Clarity Clarity Capitulates Never Serious Clarity Leads Expulsions Confusion Confounded Clarity Hypocrisy Cowardly Toward Rightists Expulsions Are Political The Fight Begins! La Guardia's Record: A Lackey of Capitalism -Fiorello is Wall Street's Cleverest Candidate but His Record is Damning by James Casey "New Dealer" Mahoney Big Capital Backs La Guardia Fiorello and Tammany Ham Fish's Man Fiorello Defends Tammany Labor Record Against Postal Workers Jingoism Aids Fascists Harry Lundberg is Defended by N.M.U. Sailors Against Slander by Joe Lookout Moscow Frameup More Party Bodies Fight Right Wing Spanish Anti-Fascist Movement Slandered by Church Hierarchy by Felix Morrow Must Tell Catholic Worker Church Still Hypocritical Even Kings Fought Clergy Economic Power of the Church The Church Army Popular Front Leaves Church Untouched Damning Evidence Progressive Leaders Build N.W. Labor Movement Strike Weapon Used Ness-Belor Honored Whole Movement Advances La Guardia Attacks Militant Unionism Colorado Party Leader Charges Tyler Factional by Paul S. McCormick Why Tyler Suppressed It How G.P.U. Hounds Revolutionists -Old Bolshevik, Tarov, Escapes, Testifies to Inquiry Commission -Tarov Indicts G.P.U. Before Commission Arrest, Deportation Deportation and Escape The Soviet Worker is Not Free Why the Opposition Functioned Underground How the G.P.U. Extorts Capitulations Suicides His Own Experience A Fatal Error Terrible Plight Clarity Calls the Cops (A Copy of the summons procured by Ward Rodgers against Glen Trimble) Teachers Convention Adopts CIO Referendum, Organizing Plan Move Toward CIO Convention Pro CIO Three Rival Groups People's Fronters Main Fight Organizational Socialist Role Left Socialists Act Stalinists-Conservatives Knife Krueger Composition of Executive Organizing Campaign Planned 6 Sep. 18, 1937 Nyon Meet Aids British War Plans -Trade Unions Leaders Repeat 1914 Betrayal -John Bull, Arming, Pledged Support by Reformist Chiefs by James Burnham Juridical Solutions Inadequate Tactic to Delay Compromise in Spain Opposes Rome-Berlin Axis Britain wins "Strong Hand" War Postponed Labor "Leaders" Help Pledge Sell-Out Beforehand Japan Admits Long Fight Ahead to Conquer China -But Rivals are Preoccupied In West, Soviet Stands Off by Li Fu-Jen Opportune Moment Moscow Compromises Pact Meaningless Japan Unopposed Convention Call Initiated By Ohio State and Chicago U.S. Marines Smash Strike Demonstration of Chinese Workers CIO Tested in Akron's Gum Mines -Akron Unions Built by Progressives But CIO Chieftains Push Them Out by Jack Wilson Sit-Down Began Here Role of A.F. of L. Progressives Learn Struggle and Victory Success Inspiration CIO Tops Intervene Bureaucrats Develop CLU Liquidated Causes Militancy Declines F.L.P. Scheme Democrat Victorious No Program Stalinists Right-Wing Uncompromising Struggle Chautemps' Rule Shaky, Prices Rise -French Workers Are Restive as Gains of Strikes are Wiped Out by Frank L. Demby Capitalists Profit Prices Soar News Flash! (Harry Milton Arrived from Spain) Lewis Found Guilty by Own Partisans for Buying Votes by John F. Dwyer Roles Reversed Found Guilty Left Wing Carries On Austrian Trotskyists Jailed, Sentenced By Fascist Courts Tribunes of the Masses Martin Attacks Communists (Homer Martin, president of the United Automobile Workers) Akron and St. Louis Branches Rally to Support of Left Wing N.W. Union Progressives Condemn Union Splitting Moves of Stalinists by Carlos Hudson Win Strikes All Inclusive Stalinist Tricksters Ill-Advised Sympathy Strike Fought by Progressives Agreements Endangered Move Lacks Basis What's Behind the Move Leaders Recognize Seriousness Call for Reconsiderations Reading Old Guard Joins In Fight Against "Trotskyism" Old Guard "Democracy" Old Guard vs. Trotskyism Primary Fight Crushing Left Wing Majority At YPSL Convention Make Impossible Alibi Attempt of Socialist Call -Socialist Call Alibi on Y.P.S.L. Answered by Cold Facts "Figures Compared" The Figures Broken Down Clarityite "Answers" Wishful Thinking A Sorry Confession A "Convention" And a Convention How G.P.U. Hounds Revolutionists -Old Bolshevik, Tarov, Escapes, Testifies to Inquiry Commission (Continued from last week) Rakovsky's End How the G.P.U. Tortures Prisoners Slaughterhouse Began in 1928 Hunger-Strike Why They Confess Spanish Govt. Outlaws Criticism, Chains Press Decree Helps Fascists CNT Organ Suspended London Buro Aids Stalin Frame-Ups by Refusal to Join Probe Commission -Hypocrisy in the Guise of "Impartiality" Shown in Reply By Brockway by Leon Trotsky Tyler-Altman Bloc Built on Hostility to Leninism Something New Dutch Courage Riding the Rods by Carlo (Political Cartoon about La Guardia and his allies) Forgotten Zam-Tyler Words Indict Their Own Practices in Party Minority Rights Appeal Friends Send in Subs Harry Milton, Wounded Saved From GPU Jail 7 Sep. 25, 1937 La Guardia Endorses George U. Harvey -"People's Front" Candidate for New York's Red-Baiter No. 1. -Thomas is "Shocked" But Will Not Run Red-Baiter Endorsed Thomas to Withdraw Erwin Wolf in Spanish Prison -Trotsky Secretary Held By G.P.U. in Barcelona Betrayed by G.P.U. Victor Harris Ousted as Conn. Secretary Forward to the Convention To Speak Friday (Photo of Harry Milton When Will the New World war Begin -Imperialists Now Launch Conflicts Without Formal Declaration by James Burnham Same in Politics Central Task The New Aspect No Formalities End of Versailles Prelude to the War What Next? What This Means Build the Appeal Erber and Gould on Tour (With schedules) Who Does the Constitution Belong To? -Should the Working Class Celebrate Its Birthday or Prepare Its Funeral Undemocratic Some Features Why Two Houses Indirect Elections Amendments Balked Bill if Rights? Class Instrument How to Fight Our Constitution Stalinism and Bolshevism -An Article Concerning the Roots and Traditions of the Movement for the Fourth International by Leon Trotsky The Reaction Against Marxism and Bolshevism "Back to Marxism"? Is Bolshevism Responsible for Stalinism? The Fundamental Prognosis of Bolshevism Stalinism and "State Socialism" The Wave of Trials in the U.S.S.R. -Mass Executions, Disrupting Economy, Reveal Reactionary Role of Stalin by Jack Weber Stalin's Alibi Some Recent Trials Far Eastern Trials The National Problem Some Revealing Trials Economy & Bureaucracy Hidden Trials Youth Endangers Stalin Stalin Teaches Hitler The Case of Leon Trotsky -A Review of the Dewey Sub-Commission's Hearing in Mexico City Verbatim Report Documentation Physically Impossible The Role of Confessions Provides Political Understanding The Capitulators On Sabotage On Terrorism A Great Speech Dullea to Run in Spite of Clarityites Save U.S. Business in China, Is C.P. Appeal -"New Masses" Ask Roosevelt to Intervene for American Capital by Li Fu-jen "Collective Security" Jingoes at Work Recruiting Officer Draper Poisoned Pill Flunkeys in Line Plan to Deceive Real Intervention All in Together Yes, Yes, But What About His Friends? (Reprint of the cover of the "New Masses" from August 24, 1937, featuring an article about Hugo Black "A Man with the Right Kind of Enemies" by Wallace Moore) Register for the School 8 Oct. 2, 1937 Left Wing Issues Convention Call -N.Y. and Chicago Join Four State Committees In National Appeal The N.E.C. Has Betrayed Socialism The N.E.C. Is Splitting the Party The La Guardia-N.E.C. Stands Condemned On to the Chicago Convention! Thomas Quits Mayoralty Campaign -Left Wing to Act on Campaign This Week "First Time in History" Left Wing to Act G.P.U. Murders Rebelling Agent -Reiss Broke With Stalin, Thugs Take Him for Ride -Bullet Riddled Body Found by Police in Switzerland Broke With Assassins G.P.U. Sets Murder Trap Revolutionary Record Painters' Strike Settlement Arouses Dissatisfaction with Stalinist Leadership Real Demands Ignored W. Green Splits Up Akron Labor by Blake Lear Majority Fights Bradley Green Breaks Unity The Wall Streeters Behind LaGuardia -Mayor is "Liberal" Front for Prominent Reactionary Backers by James Casey Wall Streeters Give Aid Fusion's Chairman G.O.P.'ers in Lead for Mayor "Call" Has Alibi on LaGuardia Means Endorsement Delson-Zam Estimate C.P. Pushes LaGuardia-F.D.R. in East Coast Marine Union Socialism and Bolshevism -An Article Concerning Roots and Traditions -The Movement for the Fourth International by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue and concluded) The Political "Sins" of Bolshevism as the Source of Stalinism Questions of Theory Question of Morals The Traditions of Bolshevism and the Fourth International Spain and the Coming World War -Civil War May Be Completely Transformed Into Imperialist Conflict by James Burnham England's Position Fascism and Democracy Two Kinds of Support The Call for Government Action Dangers of Spain Auto Convention Shows Growth -Victory of Bureaucracy Shows Left Wing Need Background of the Convention Bosses Advice? Martin's Lovestonites The Toledo Meeting Browder Steps In C.P. Has to Fight Lewis Man Booed Lewis Arrives Militancy Diverted Browder and LaGuardia Calif. Aviation Strike Firm Company Fights Union Profits from Government Contracts Strike in Danger Compare The "Appeal" Bulletin (Announces a protest against the Nazi rally in Madison Square Garden Oct. 3) The United Front from Below by Carlo (Political Cartoon about Browder and the American Legion) Times Change in the S.P. by John Hall 9 Oct. 9, 1937 Nominate James P. Cannon for Mayor In New York Municipal Campaign -Open Write-In Drive for Only Labor Candidate Only Labor Candidate Class Issues Dominate Write-In Campaign Our Candidate (Photo of James P. Cannon) Trotsky Sees Jap Blow-up by Leon Trotsky (Answers to questions of J.P. McKnight of AP) Blow-up Threatens Japan Stalin Regime Doomed Rodgers Expelled Harry Milton on National Tour New Crisis Hits People's Front Gov't in France -Labor Systematically Robbed of Gains Made in Struggles by Frank L. Demby Socialists Continue Old Line Radicals Divided Sharp Struggles Ahead "New International" On Way Rubber Workers Convene in Akron -Conservatives in Control, But Democratic Constitution Voted by Jack Wilson Conservatives Dominant Confusion on War-Fascism Constitution Democratic Some Progressives Win Milton Tour Dates School Offers Five Courses -Marxist School Notes from Spain Collectivization Attacked Stalinists Insults Worker-Martyrs Anarchist Youth Refuse to Slander Trotskyists Courts Re-Organized Clashes in Far East and Mediterranean Make New World War Danger Imminent -Stalinist Bureaucracy is Tied To Imperialist Apron-Strings by Herman Stern Capitalist War Inevitable The Two Camps Japan vs. England The "War on Piracy" The Pro-Fascist Pretense Opposition Fights Fur Union Bureaucracy Elementary Demands ignored Heavy Price Paid Democracy Flouted Heavy Tax Voted Down Opposition Group Continues New Headquarters in Chicago Browder: "One of my best friends...." (Political Cartoon) Dullea Gets 1511 Votes for Mayor Akron A.F. of L. Charter Lifted by Blake Lear Trotskyists Hounded and Imprisoned by Fascist Terror in Austria, Germany -While the Stalinists Slander Them as "Agents of the Gestapo", the Real Gestapo Makes the Fourth Internationalists Its Chief Victims Trotskyist Trial in Hamburg Four Trotskyist Trials in One Year Take Militant Stand "For World Revolution" Trial Gets Publicity Stalinist Union Wrecking Is Discrediting CIO Movement Among Minnesota Unionists by Carlos Hudson Stalinists Discredit CIO Machinists Resist Raids ` Unionists Aroused Who Is Girolamo Valenti? -The Financial Wizard of the Socialist Right Wing Valenti the Fixer Valenti's Partners Money Tight Again Stalinists Become Partners Takes Up La Guardia Our Duty in Spain Is Aid To 4th Internationalists LaGuardia Favored by Wall Street to Preserve Its Financial Interests by James Casey Tammany's Decay Racketeers Cut Profits 44 Million to Underworld Roosevelt Imposes LaGuardia Stalinist Press at Work Here We Are! Fear for Life of Widow of Reiss, Murdered by G.P.U, 400 Yipsels Demonstrate Against N.Y. Nazis 10 Oct. 16, 1937 Roosevelt Heading Toward New War -Speech in Chicago Heralds U.S. Offensive Against Japan in Far-Eastern Crisis Mobilizing Public Opinion for War Reaching Out for the World The Masses Are Duped By Lies Behind the "Peace" Cry Roosevelt Leads to War Pacifism Aids War Traitors in Labor's Ranks Asks for Lyncher's Job War and Revolution Anglo-French Aid to Spanish Loyalists is a Fraud and Delusion by Felix Morow Democratic Myths Little Aid in Sight Break-up of Status Quo Struggle Inevitable Britain in Bilbao Ratification Meet Starts N.Y. Mayoralty Drive of Left Socialists for Cannon The Beginning of the End -"Stalin Will Depart from the Scene Laden with All the Crimes Which He Has Committed--Not Only as the Grave-Digger of the Revolution but as the Most Sinister Figure in the History of Mankind", by Leon Trotsky Dictatorship of Ignorance and Lies Poisons Spiritual Life of People The Communist International Supports the Counter-Revolution in Spain Stalinism the Scourge of the Soviet Union and Leprosy of Labor Movement Terroristic Acts of Despair Alter Nothing in the Stalinist System Itself Stronger or Weaker Bureaucracy Hated The A.F. of L. Convention Aragon Front Veteran Tells of Sabotage of Anti-Fascist Fight By People's Front Government by Harry Milton Deprived of Rifles Minor Lies Pacifism and China -Answer to Journalist Devlin by Leon Trotsky No Confidence in Chinese Bourgeoisie New Stalinist Frame-up Hits China "Trotskyists" -Chinese Bolshevik-Leninist Exposes Lies in "Daily Worker" Dispatch by Li Fu-jen Frame-Up Apparent "The Leading Newspaper" Lasser Helps C.P. Drive to Undermine Militancy Of Unemployed Alliance Lasser Goes The Whole Hog Sabotage Struggle Revolt in the Ranks Lasser's Stalinist Phrases Sexton's Testimony Reveal U.S. Interests in China -High Stakes in East Drive Toward War With Japan by Lucifer A Chauvinist Flood Stimson Spills Beans U.S. Trade in Far East U.S. Interests Commercial Japanese Depend on Rivals War Impends New Headquarters Widick Runs for Mayor in Akron by Ed Thorn Hall Ryan (Obituary) Stalin's Terror Continues With Envoy's Recall by Victor Serge Rudzutak in Prison Capitulation No Aid Assets and Liabilities The Crooner by Carlo (Political Cartoon ridiculing Earl Browder) Anti-War Press 11 Oct. 23, 1937 Union Unity Move -AFL-CIO To Confer in Washington Next Week -CIO-AFL Unity 8,000,000 Involved Industrial Unions Vital More S.P. Locals Endorse Chicago Left Wing Meet Local Bucks Join Austin Hits Traitors Veterans of Future Wars by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Browder's Complete Turn About-Face On La Guardia's Election by James Casey Decay of Stalinism On LaGuardia in 1934 Why Front Changed Lenin's Warnings Capitalist Agents What's Going on in N.Y. Election Campaign Pacific Sailors Fight to Preserve Militancy Against C.P. Assaults by Glen Trimble Spearhead of Militancy Green Repulsed CIO Leadership at Fault Bridges Line Fatal New Headquarters (For Socialist Appeal) Cleveland Socialists Launch New Activity After Ohio Conference of Left Wingers Generals Are Made By Headlines The Stock Market Crash U.S. Imperialism Attempting to Railroad 11 Puerto Rican Nationalist Leaders to Prison by Bernard Ross Trial Background Roosevelt Hypocrisy The Liquidation of the Comintern -Browder Proclaims C.P. to be Staunch Bulwark of American Capitalism by Liston M. Oak Black's Defender Stalinists and War Browder the Democrat Marx Out-dated Browder is Patient A Mercenary for Sale Stalinist Hoodlum Beats Up Socialist at New York Election Campaign Meeting Spain in Grip of Stalinist G.P.U. -Socialist Kidnapped and Smuggled Off to Russia The Case of Mark Rein Is Son of Abramovich Investigators Vanish Dr. Fiorello H. Jekyll and Mr. Fiorello H. Hyde on New York's Columbus Day Man Bites Dog Subscribe, Give Drive to Aid C.N.T. is Endorsed by Trotsky by Leon Trotsky Widow Reveals How G.P.U. Slew Ignace Reiss in Swiss Village -Stalin Aimed to Silence Former Soviet Agent by E. How Ludwig Was Killed Assassins Known What Ludwig's Wife Knows About the GPU Refused to Confess--Shot! Marxist School a Success As First Sessions Begin Y.C.L. Leaders Split New Jersey A.Y.C. Bill's Column -Trial of a Renegade [By Bill Sherman] The Star Spangled Banner Judas Offers Himself "Peace Loving" Scabbing on the Police "Red Squads" A Warning Clarity Goes Under-ground A Timely Book: -Trotsky Exposes the Lie Machine -The Stalin School of Falsification by Leon Trotsky, Pioneer Publishers, New York, New York -Reviewed by Hal Draper Suppressed Documents Stalin's Biography Fellow Prisoner Testifies An Open Letter to Alfred Baker Lewis on the Mass Expulsion of the Left Wing by John Hall Hypocritical Charges Referendums Sabotaged No Crawling to Bureaucrats 12 Oct. 30, 1937 High Court Rejects Scottsboro Appeal -"Liberal" Black Ducks Opinion; Youth Faces 75 Year Sentence Faces 75 Year Term "Liberal" Black Ducks Secret Paris Meeting Decides for Early Liquidation of Comintern -Trotskyists To Be Annihilated Is Main Slogan by Liston M. Oak To Dissolve Comintern Drive Toward War The Logic of a Policy "Collective Security" by Carlo (Political Cartoon about Britain, the U.S., and France and their relationship with China) Convention Postponed for Wider Discussions Swiss Police Arrest Assassins of Murdered G.P.U. Man, Reiss -Documents Reveal Tortures Used To Get Confessions from Innocent Victims of Moscow Purges and Framed-Up Trials by Leon Trotsky Assassins Arrested Stalinist Press Silent Denounced to Police Challenges Fischer An Emergency (Appeal for funds and subscriptions to enable continued publication) Group Denounces The Kidnapping of Wolf, Rein Hit Rein Abduction Demand Investigation Words Out of the Past Which the Stalinists Want to Forget Roy Burt "Lifts" Minnesota's Charters; Left Has Membership by Arthur Hopkins Ask "Loyalty Oath" Members Solid Tell Me Who Your Friends Are Bela Kun in Prison The Government of Defeat (Comments on the "People's Front" in Spain) Roosevelt Regime Is Main Prop of Brazil Oligarchy by Bernard Ross The Imperialist Hand Labor Conditions 20th Anniversary (Of the Russian Revolution meeting in N.Y. with The Socialist Party of N.Y. and the YPSL) N.Y. Members (Announcement of general membership meetings to discuss convention problems) "Challenge" Out Stalin on His Own Frame-Ups -The Real Prosecuting Attorney Finally Presents Another Explanation of the Moscow Trials with Arguments That Do Not Discredit Those Fighting Against the Despotism of the Bureaucracy, but Which Are a Merciless Indictment of the Political Regime of the Bureaucracy Itself by Leon Trotsky Stalin Finally Comes Forward to Explain Away The Moscow Trials Accusations That Discredit the Regime and Not Those Who Fight It Why the Prosecution Completely Changed the Charges in the Indictment Stalin Sets the Pace and the Comintern Follows All His Zig-Zags Radek Fails to Foresee A Sinister Reality West Coast Seamen to Continue Struggle for Militancy, Autonomy by Glen Trimble, (Concluded from last issue) Stalinists Seek Control Sailors Reply Decision is Sound N.Y. Election Drive Notes Bill's Column [By Bill Sherman] N.Y. Election Campaign "Counter-revolutionists" Antidotes for Reformism Questions Contrast "France for the French!" Is Now Stalinist Call by Charles Orr Showing True Colors Living Costs High Bucks County Local With Left Wing After Hearing Canon Debate Felix and Sandwick by John F. Dwyer International Notes * The Coming Elections in Russia * The Purges Continue * The Cost of Living in France Arrest of 3 Loyalist Generals Shows Treason in People's Front Regimes -Stalinist Pogrom Against POUM Intensified to Cover Betrayal of Northern Front by Basque Bourgeoisie in the Valencia Government by Felix Morrow Reason For Trial Prieto and Navy POUM Trial Fiasco Laugh at Charges Bureaucracy Adopts Barbaric Penal Code to Punish Smallest Offenses in Russia by Victor Serge Karakhan 13 Nov. 6, 1937 U.S.S.R. Faces Crisis on Twentieth Anniversary of October Revolution -World Revolution Alone Can Save the Workers State Fighting Against Odds The Isolation of the Revolution Revolutionary Wave Recedes The Degeneration of the Revolution The Corrupt Rule of the G.P.U. Differences in Social Rank Stalinism and the Revolution The Defense of the Revolution The Attack on the Revolution The Extension of the Revolution Revolt Flares In Morocco; Arrest Heads Stalinists Support Repressions Most Gained by Bosses in A.L.P. Deal A Tragic Lesson -Ignace Reiss, Assassinated by the G.P.U., Was Only the First of the Militants in the Stalinist Camp Who Will Come Over to the Banner of the Fourth International by Leon Trotsky Why Reiss Broke The Effects of Thermidor Underground Work A Difficult Problem The Error of Reiss A Reply to A. McDowell by Paul S. McCormick Get Subs! Auto Unionists Face Vital Battle Against Big Motor Companies Leaders an Obstacle "Unity" Group Collapses Strike Only Answer Stalinists Betray China Struggle by "New Line" -Shanghai Students Forget The Lessons Of 1925-27, Hail Imperialist Troops As "Our British Friends" by Lucifer Kuomintang Gets Red Army Agents for Britain How Bolsheviks Defend China Notice (The NY District of YPSL will conduct a torchlight parade through the East Side on Nov. 12, the day after Armistice Day) International Notes (Discussion of British Labor Party Conference) The Result of the Cantonal Election in France Left Wing Socialist Calls for Militancy at Ohio W.A.A. Confab Why They Were Afraid Real Voting Strength Analyzed Plan Administration Deal Preis Well Received Fur Militants Unite Against C.P. Leaders Bill's Column [By Bill Sherman] The Last Straw How to Win Friends and Influence People The Butcher and the Cattle A Rival for the C.P. "Search for Peace" Religion on the Wane "Anti-Fascist" Capitalists Gave Whole Northern Front to Franco -Basque Government, Tool of Anglo-French Imperialists, Gave Up Cities Intact, Then Tried to Blame Their Treachery On Others by Felix Morrow Loss of San Sebastian Seek Armistice Suppress Workers Role of Central Government Bilbao Betrayed Santander Falls Basque Alibi Others Implicated Stalinist Alibi Blames Workers Asturians Fight On But Are Betrayed The Government of Defeat Stalin on His Own Frame-Ups -The Real Prosecuting Attorney Finally Presents Another Explanation of the Moscow Trials with Arguments That Do Not Discredit Those Fighting Against the Despotism of the Bureaucracy, but Which Are a Merciless Indictment of the Political Regime of the Bureaucracy Itself by Leon Trotsky (Concluded from last issue) The Entire Old Guard Is Given the Name of Wreckers by Stalin The Secret Platform of the Trotskyists Which It Tells Only to the G.P.U. An Appeal to the General Staffs for "Information" Against the Trotskyists The Leaders of Economic Life Did Not Even Know That It Was Being "Wrecked" Rataichak's Sabotage 14 Nov 13, 1937 Anti-Moscow Pact Shows War Peril -Coming Conflict Will Take Place Not to Defend "Democracy" But to Protect the Imperialist Plunder of Big World Powers Pact is Imperialist Smoke-Screen Italy Signs the Pact Germany's Lost Colonies England in Spain Two Currents England and Japan Labor's Role Armistice Day Pause, 1937 (Political Cartoon) Labor's Great Political Power Must Be Used for Independent Action, Election Vote Shows by B.J. Widick Aid Old Party Men Surrender Labor Program National F.L.P.? "Balance of Power" A Fatal Faith Sam Baron Arrested in Spain Internal Bulletin No.2 Ready Appeals Court "Exonerates" Sacramento Defendants CIO-AFL Meet Shows Prospects of Unity in Labor Movement Feel Business Recession Roosevelt's Position Formula Found Unity Needed Push The Appeal Pleading With Fur Bosses Is Fatal to Labor Mass Action Ended The Four Points A Hero of the People's Front (A letter from Portela Valladares, former Prime Minister of Spain) A Study in Contrasts -How the Chinese "Soviets" Were Liquidated Yesterday Today Roosevelt Makes Little Gift to New York by Sam Marcy A Symbolic Occasion The "New Chapter" Committee Urges All Branches To Help In Sales Campaign of "Case of Leon Trotsky" How Shall We Support China -It Is the Duty of Every Worker to Support the Struggle of the Chinese People Against Japanese Imperialism, But the War for Liberation Can Be Won Only by Placing No Confidence at All in the Chinese Bourgeoisie and Placing All Emphasis on the Independent Class Action of the Masses by V.R. Smash Japan Britain and the U.S. Low Living Standards Why Chiang Fights Coming Compromises For Independent Action Britain Takes Steps to "Solve" Spanish Crisis By Recognizing Franco by Felix Morrow Britain's Policy Joined Union of Bandits Meaning of Plebiscite A New Alibi New Struggles on Horizon As French Standards Fall by Herman Stern International Notes by J.G.W. [John G. Wright?] Japanese Economy crumbling Under War Strain Russian White Guards on the Class Nature of the Soviet Union Are You Ready for War? -A Discussion on Imperialist War, Past and Present, on the Presidential "Peace-Lovers" and How They Prepare the Minds of the Masses in Support of a New World-Wide War for Plunder and Exploitation There Were Peace-Lovers Then Too Presidential Peace-Lovers Today Mobilizing the Consciences Wars to End War": Stopping the "Aggressor" As The War Approaches! by Harry Roskolenko (Political Poem) "New Int'l" To Appear in 2 Weeks Genesis of A.L.P. Bill's Column [by Bill Sherman] Freedom and Rome "The Blood of the Lamb" The White Man's Burden A Bargain "Success" Free Labor 15 Nov. 20, 1937 Plan Relief Cuts -Morgenthau Speech Forecasts Congress Attacks on Workers by B.J. Widick Cries: Reduce Relief "Aid Business," Keynote Real Program: Save Capitalism Business "Opposition" Disappears What "Prosperity" Means Workers Must Prepare N.Y. Police Ban Mass Pickets, Guard Scabs, Arrest Strikers Newark Students Fight For School Protest Grows Against Spanish GPU Covering Up F.D.R.'s "Planned" Economy by H. Stern British Labor Party Prepares for War The Battle of Words Shachtman Gives Marxist War Line at CCNY Despite C.P. Disruption Move by Donald R. Bergner More Subs! Chiang Kai Shek Will Not Release Peasant Masses for War Against Japan by Li Fu-jen A Non-Sectarian Zamite Milton and Beatty Speak at Successful Meets in Chicago India's Striking Masses Are Colliding With "Own Bosses" The Stalinist International by Carlo (Political Cartoon) To the Aid of the Brazilian People Vargas Coup Entrenches Hold of U.S. Imperialism by Bernard Ross Vargas' Past Record It Is High Time To Launch a World Offensive Against Stalinism -An Open Letter to All Workers' Organizations by Leon Trotsky An ECCI Plenum Served to Prepare the World Murder Campaign The G.P.U. Works on a World Scale With Anyone Who Will Serve The Amazing Testimony of a Canadian Communist Who Revolted The Leaders of the Second International and Their Relation to Stalin The Truth Will Out: We Must Organize to Make It Known International Notes -Stalin Tightens the Screws on His Plebiscite by J.G.W. [John G. Wright?] West Coast Labor Notes Labor Editor Resigns Endorse Independent Industrial Union Unionists Frames Worker Wants Relief; Sent to Lunatic Asylum by Neil Harrison Roffman's "Crimes" Progressives Rally Aid Paula Aragon, Young Socialist Leader and Labor Organizer, Sentenced to Jail Are You Ready for War? -A Discussion on Imperialist War, Past and Present, on the Presidential "Peace-Lovers" and How They Prepare the Minds of the Masses in Support of a New World-Wide War for Plunder and Exploitation (Continued from last issue) Capitalism Must Expand Who is the "Aggressor?" The Real Line-Up "Democracy" In War Time Glimpses at Latin America by Bernard Ross Chicago Celebrates November 7th Bill's Column [By Bill Sherman?] Stalinized Cosmetics A "Lunatic" Looking Backward An Announcement A Governor's Cure for Depression 16 Nov. 27, 1937 Labor Leader Slain In Minneapolis -Stalinists Seek Frame-up of Leaders of Local 544 (Photo of murdered Patrick J. Corcoran) Teamster Council Statement Stalinists Exploit Tragedy Coming Trials To Reveal Secret Plans of G.P.U. by Leon Trotsky Planned Assassination of Sedoff Demands Duclos Be Investigated Trotsky's Cable to Premier Chautemps by Leon Trotsky Industrial Lay-Offs A Challenge to Labor Lay-offs are Planned Mobilizing Against Militants Behind the People's Front Mask Goodyear Accord Imperils Union -Layoff of 1600 More Men Ends rubber Sit-Down by B.J. Widick Present N.R.L.B. "Offer" Dalrymple Swings Axe Stalinists Equivocate Need Militant Leaders Something to Br Thankful For by Carlo (Political Cartoon about the Armaments Industry) General Motors Throws Down Gauntlet; Workers Answer With Sit-Downs Company Agreement Unacceptable Leaders Try to Shift Responsibility Move to Dismiss Committee Conference Results in Sit-Down Wage Martin and Reuther "Make Up" Rank and File Movement Necessary Koci, West Coast Militant, Menaced by Deportation Minneapolis: Watch the Fingers of the Frame-Up Artist The Meaning of the Stalinist Attack Local 544--A Thorn in the C.P.'s Side The Plan for a Frame-Up Sam Baron Released Three Cheers for Red (White & Blue) Lessons of the Goodyear Sit-Down by Blake Lear Why Offensive Was Launched House Knifes Sit-Downers More Lay-Offs Coming Shanghai's Fall Shows Urgent Need of Mass Action To Stop Japan by Li Fu-jen Shanghai Falls, Too Heads For Defeat Treachery and Corruption Truth Must Be Told Letters from Our Readers -An Open Letter to Norman Thomas by B.C. Bennem "Reorganizer" Finds Branch Solid Imitating Old Guard Methods Who Wants the Split? LaRoque Calls for Ban on National Congress of 4th International by Terence Phelan Tardieu's Revelations The New Upsurge Bolsheviks Provide Leadership International Notes -Stalin's Purge Extends into the Youth and Even Penetrates the "Politburo" by John G. Wright Stalin's Purge of Blood, "At Home" Baku "Kalinin" Liquidated "Suicides" Also Increase Stalinist Uses Sleight-of-Hand Tricks to Prove That Lenin Opposed Soviets by James Casey Latest "Crime": Belief in Soviets How a Quotation is Distorted Why the Sudden Outburst? Reason for Latest Attack What "Democracy" are they Fighting For? Party Activities -Ohio Party Plans Active Workers Conference In Cleveland on December 5th by Blake Lear 200 Hear Harry Milton Speak on Spain in San Francisco Are You Ready for War? -A Discussion on Imperialist War, Past and Present, on the Presidential "Peace-Lovers" and How They Prepare the Minds of the Masses in Support of a New World-Wide War for Plunder and Exploitation Hypocrisy, 1937 Model "Wars to End War": Collective Security The Workers' Answer to War Left Jabs by Bill [Bill Sherman?] "Sweet Land of Liberty" Martin's Stand on the Sitdown Troyanovsky Beware! "Duke's Mixture" "The Road to Life" That Man Browder 17 Dec. 4, 1937 Labor Aroused by Midwest Murder -Rejects G.P.U. Plan to Smear Union Leaders -Answers Slanders of Boss Press and C.P. With Counter Attack Boss Press Leads Attack Stalinists Follow Suit Bosses Utilize C.P. Slander Labor Indignant at Tactics Executing G.P.U. Orders Reactionary "Tribune" Gloats Has International Source Economic Crisis Grows With More Lay-Offs and Rising Cost of Living by James Casey Jobs Drop Repetition of 1929 Cost of Living Rises Higher Prices Coming Big Business Reassured Who Killed Patrick Corcoran -- Why? by James P. Cannon Advance of the Unions Pat Corcoran Attitude of the Labor Movement The Bosses and Their Press Enter the G.P.U. Thousands Pay Last Tribute To P.J. Corcoran Union Militants Meet to Map Campaign For Investigation Offer $10,000 Reward Spur Coroner to Act Press For Special Investigation Benson Asks U.S. Help Pontiac Workers Forced to Quit by Martin Machine by Clark Committeemen Fired Aid From Detroit Calls for G.E.B. Support Act Under Government Threat Those Responsible Akron General Strike Planned Against Nat'l Guard Tactics by B.J. Widick Role of Stalinists C.P. Faking of Signatures Hit by Mpls. Unionists Meeting of Business Agents Denounces Daily Worker Lies The Soviet Elections by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Bertram Wolfe On The Moscow Trials -His Sincere Acknowledgement of Mistaken Judgment Makes Necessary, On His Part, A Reevaluation of the Problem of the Soviet Revolution by Leon Trotsky Source of the Frame-Ups International Notes -Soviet Election to Be "Uncontested" -- List of Candidates Reveals New Social Composition of Ruling Stratum by John G. Wright Breakdown of Candidates List Fear Boycott of Elections Diplomats in Grip of Purge "Partisan Review:" A Revolt Against Stalinism Among The Intellectuals Significant Step Two Wrong Views Cannot Be Indifferent Fills a Need With The Party Kansas City Local Endorses Chicago Rank and File Convention (Resolution signed by C. O'Hara, Secretary) Attempt to Split Rochester Party Fails Greetings From India by Paul Schwalbe New Challenge Out Are You Ready for War? -A Discussion on Imperialist War, Past and Present, on the Presidential "Peace-Lovers" and How They Prepare the Minds of the Masses in Support of a New World-Wide War for Plunder and Exploitation The Second Principle of the War-Makers Jumping on the Bandwagon for War The "Communists" Pledge Allegiance Growing Pains Progressives Win in Akron CIO Council -Wilmer Tate, ex-CLU Chairman, Is Chosen As New President Frisco WPA Workers Face Mass Dismissals Left Jabs [by Bill Sherman?] Stalin Stages an Election Back to '76 "Seeing Things" The Murder of Andres Nin! Unity in the Opium Trade! Ludendorff and Hitler! "The Great Democrat" 18 Dec. 11, 1937 2 Soviet Diplomats Expose Frame-Ups -In Moving Appeal For Threatened Bolsheviks -"Save Those Yet Alive" Is Plea to World Labor Denounce Frame-Ups Victims Were Innocent Stalin Crisis Seen Is Old Revolutionist Illusions Ended Face Death Obeys Conscience Twice Decorated Aware of Danger Corcoran Slain by Labor's Foes -Says Cannon Sailing Under False Colors Call Police Developments of the Week in The Corcoran Case But Minneapolis is Not Moscow! by Carlo (Political cartoon on the Corcoran Murder) Meeting to Hear Verdict of Dewey Commission: Chairman in Broadcast Dewey on Air! Bureaus Restrict Rights of Jobless Locals; WAA "Purged" by Neal Harrison Relief Officials Take Advantage Stalinist "Line" Progressives Organize Moscow-Amsterdam "Unity:" A Diplomatic Maneuver -Comments on the Agreement between the I.F.T.U. and the Soviet "Trade Unions" in an Interview Granted to "El Universal" by Leon Trotsky Unification? No--Diplomatic Accord! Militant Executive of Hosiery Union Slugged in Minneapolis Fought Splitters Threatened by Stalin Men Jobless Must Be Roused Into Action Bad Week for Frame-Up Artists New York Dance to Aid Convention Pittsburgh Congress or "Peace and Democracy" Prepares War Adopts F.D.R. War Program Beware of Repetition of 1917 Fraud Nanking's Fall Ends First Phase of War by Li Fu-jen New Phase Opening Japanese Victories Episodic The New International Raids on "Hooded Ones" Stir France; P.O.I. Calls For Workers Militias by Terence Phelan Sudden Raids The Fascist Danger P.O.I. Calls for Struggle Congress Prepares for Action Renewals Letters from Our Readers * Olivia, Minnesota, Local Backs Left Wing, signed by John Enestvedt, Secretary Olivia Local * A Letter to the Editor of the "Modern Monthly" by Leon Trotsky Lovestoneites Change "Line" Under Impact Of Recent Events In U.S.S.R. by Joseph Carter A Belated Echo The Sources of Stalinism Yesterday's Position The Stalinist Constitution Moscow Trials International Notes -The Franco-Soviet Pact and the Maneuvers of the Imperialists. Soviet Union Election Featured by Continued Purge by John G. Wright Bankers Order Congress to Place Crisis Burden on Workers and Farmers by James Casey View of Press Attitude of Capitol Hill Proposed Legislation Wages to Be Lowered Compromise with Power Trusts Futile Debates in Capitol reveal Coming Party Rifts by James Burnham Purpose of Special Session Battle Behind the Scenes Are You Ready for War? -A Discussion on Imperialist War, Past and Present, on the Presidential "Peace-Lovers" and How They Prepare the Minds of the Masses in Support of a New World-Wide War for Plunder and Exploitation Not "Red" But Yellow The Answer of Revolutionary Marxism Opposition to War Requires Fighting Organization Try To Bolster Midwest Frame-Ups With "Confession" In Frisco; Plot Fizzles Left Jabs [by Bill Sherman?] Life Under Hitler Life Under Mussolini "Patriotism: Last Refuge of a Scoundrel" Mickey Mouse in Concentration Camp Shopping Notes Pins and Needles (Play from the I.L.G.W.U. Players) 19 Dec. 18, 1937 Full Abstract of Commission Report -- Page 5 (Teaser over Masthead) "Trotsky Innocent, Trials Frame-Ups" -Trial Procedure Flimsy and Vicious" (Trotsky and Sedoff found "not guilty" by the International Committee of Inquiry into the Moscow Trials "Fantastically Falsified Trotsky's Role" Signatories of Report Contradicted Precepts of Soviet Law Dr. Dewey's Speech Cannot Be Ignored Checked Dates Closely Withdraw America's Forces from China! -An Editorial Dewey Broadcasts on Trials; Hits Minneapolis Frame-Up Brands Frame-Up in Minneapolis Trotsky's Telegram to the Commission Report Cabinet Absolves Jailed P.O.U. Leaders Truth Convention Date Near; Locals Elect Delegates Model of Discussion Agenda is revealed For 4th International To Defend Marxism Convention Agenda Steel Workers Meet; Progressives Ready to Fight for Democracy and Autonomy New Jersey C.I.O. Meets Challenge of Boss Hague by Jack Wilson Raid on Organizers Tie-Up With Roosevelt Basis of Hague Control Appalling Conditions "Underground" Organizing The Dewey Report Stalin's Victory Browder Announces C.P. Purge Coming In U.S. Threat Made Public A "Uriah Heep" Their Only Way Significant Fact Packinghouse Workers Repudiate Fake C.I.O. Last Minute Minneapolis News Abstract of the Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry into Charges Made Against Leon Trotsky in the Moscow Trials (A condensation of the 80,000 word fully documented report released December 13, 1937.) Summary of Findings History and Procedure of the Commission The Two Moscow Trials General Nature of the Charges Procedure of the Soviet Court The Capitulators The Zinoviev-Kamenev Trial; The "Trotskyite-Zinovievite Terrorist Center." The Definitive Charges Against Leon Trotsky and Leon Sedov Holtzman Olberg Other Defendants The Pyatakov-Radek Trial: The "Parallel" or "Reserve Center." Definitive Charges Against Leon Trotsky and Leon Sedov Romm Pyatakov Conclusions from Old and New Evidence on: The Charge of Terrorism The Charge of Sabotage The Charge of Agreements with Foreign Powers The Historical Connection Final Conclusions Summary of Findings Conduct of Trials The Charges Conclusions The Commissioners -Members of the French Sub-Commission (Commission Regatoire) C.P. Acquits Capitalism; "Bad Monopolists" Held Responsible for Crisis by James Casey And Now..."Honest" and "Dishonest" Bosses Official Position "Honest" Monopolists Too? The Bosses "Strike" "Tired of Clipping Coupons"? How to End Recession... G.P.U. Plot Against Grylewicz Collapses; Old Militant Freed Veteran of 32 Years Hounded by Nazis Fraud Collapses Rivera Bares Mexican Plot Against Trotsky Tried Worn-Out Method An Incredible Charge Record of Villarreal A Ridiculous Charge Object of Maneuver "Just An...Assumption" by John F. Dwyer International Notes -G.P.U. Supervises Soviet Election--Arrests and Shootings Continue--Last Minute Removals From Ballot by John G. Wright Stalin Elects Himself Advised Ballots Be Signed Voting "Safe-Guarded" Last Minute Changes in Ballot The Massachusetts "Red" Investigation; A Further Stage in C.P. Degeneration by Hal Draper Frankfeld Eats His Words The Stalinists Confess Unbiased Red-baiters People's Front -- Mayflower Product No Danger Some Twentieth Century Beliefs N.Y. Membership Meeting Sunday LaGuardia and the Gravediggers Relief Sit-Down Ends in Settlement C.P. Disrupts Alliance; Drives to Expel Harrison Tries to Discredit Progressives Embarrassing Questions The Charges W.A. Official Resigns In Protest (Signed by Charles Mack, Member of City Executive Committee of W.A. Unemployed Division) Truth is On The March! by Carlo (Political Cartoon about Stalinism) Revived "New International" Rich in Content Left Jabs [by Bill Sherman?] Voting Machines and Machine Guns Revolution and Cinema Revolution Zam's "Bright Future" in Reading Robinson Case Union Vigilance Necessary Against Employers' Offensive by Manny Mills 20 Dec. 25, 1937 On to Convention! -Chicago Mass Meeting To Welcome Delegates To Hold Mass Meeting Delegates From Class Struggle Fronts New G.P.U. Frame-Ups Exposed; Purge Continues by Max Shachtman The Assassination of Karakhan G.P.U. Ravages Abroad Stalinists Distort Interview Case of Juliet Stuart Poyntz Steel Workers Meet Votes S.W.O.C. Full Power to Negotiate Contracts Reasons for Calling Convention Panay Incident Unmasks Aims of Imperialism by Li Fu-jen Tragic Rout at Nanking War Sentiment Created Meaning of "Panay" Incident U.S. Plans for Future Position of Revolutionists Midwest Conference Prepares T.U. Work of Party Convention by Blake Lear Prepare for Party Convention Proposed Steps Organized Unemployed Work With The Party Expulsion of W.A.A. Militants Meets With Strong Opposition Layoffs and Wage Cuts Hit Living Standards; Unions Must Act Now by James Casey (Conclusion of a series on the economic situation) Lippman in 1931 Advice Utilized Today Revolutionary Socialists' Tasks What Can Be Expected of C.P. C.P.'s Old Position Hail the New Party! On One Condition: That History Be Falsified Horror at Nanking C.P. Pickets "Tsar to Lenin" In Philadelphia "Champions of Democracy" Stunt a Boomerang Stalin Purge Strikes New Soviet Deputies War! (The Socialist Appeal is an educational organ for peace, it asks for support) Answers to Questions of Journalists On Verdict of Dewey Commission by Leon Trotsky Stalin's Cultural Inquisition by John Glenner Meyerhold's Genius Mediocre Uniformity--The Rule Grocery Drivers Win Strike in Minneapolis -C.I.O. Director Repudiates C.P.; Carpenters Oust Stalinist Stooge Issues of Strike Call Bosses Bluff Labor's Answer C.P. Pulls in Horns C.I.O. Director Repudiates Stalinists Stalinists Kicked Out by Union Membership Another Serious Blow International Notes -Illegal Conference of Austrian Revolutionary Socialists--Esthonia Social Democrats and People's Front--Swiss Leader Exposes Stalin by John G. Wright ["Esthonia is an archaic spelling of "Estonia"] Esthonian Social Democrats Reform Ranks For a People's Front Former Head of Swiss Stalinists "Exposes" Stalin Cannon Exposes Attempt to Use the "Robinson" Case Against U.S. Trotskyists Purpose Clear Feared Outcome of Inquiry Background of Affair Usual Frame-Up Structure Some Questions to Soviet Officials Dr. Dewey's Prediction Firemen Take The Lead As Progressives Win Support In West Coast Maritime Unions by Jack Cope 960 Endorse "Fireman" Gain in Election Bridges Pulls a Boner; "Plot" Fails to Thicken by Jack Cope Who Really "Plotted" Case of Lundeberg Bridges Against the "Griffith" Crew Sailors Win; Stalinists "Beef" Bridges' Real Aim S.U.P. Votes Funds to Sue Slanderers of Lundeberg Demand Retraction Sailors Nail a Lie Aircraft Strikers Convicted of "Conspiracy to Felony" Left Jabs [by Bill Sherman?] "Peace on Earth" 1914-18 A.D. God's Spokesmen Labor's Mayor ==================================== 1938 SOCIALIST APPEAL, VOLUME 2, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE 1 Jan. 1, 1938 Sit-Down Strikes Sweeping France -Paris Utilities Paralyzed By New Strikes Red Flag Flies Over New French Stay-Ins Government Intervenes Two Alternatives Before Bourgeoisie Possible Truce Only Temporary War Budget Voted Unanimously Stalinist Maneuvers in the Labor Movement Role of C.P. in Strike Wave "Robinson-Rubens" Frameup Prepared for U.S. Spy Scare -"Robinson-Rubens" Frameup Part of GPU Spy-Scare Plots in U.S. "No Peace at Any Price" The "Robinson" Case Hearst "Correction" Authoritative Denial Algic Trial Hits Labor -Ship Strikers Condemned Mutineers For Solidarity Move Foreshadows War Regime Only Crime: Refused to Scab Cooperation- With Whom? - Why? -An Editorial Latin American Notes by Bernard Ross Chile Mexico Cuba Local 544 Victory Over Wholesale Grocers Hailed by Minneapolis Labor "Labor Review's" Estimate of "C.I.O." Stalinists An Act of Despair The Firotte-Bellini Amalgam Queer Allies "Explaining" Thugs WAA Workers Fight Ousting of N. Harrison -Three Hundred Workers Storm Alliance Office And Demand Open Hearing; Force Lasser To Adjourn Session Lasser's Offers Accusers as Judges! "No Moscow Trials Here!" Disregards Needs of Jobless Kuomintang Decrees Death For Strikers by Lo Sen Policies of Defeat A "Left Turn" Death For Strikers Road to Victory For Democratic Rights Chicago Workers Aid China Fight; Urge Independent Labor Action C.P. Repudiates Revolutionary Aims -Prefers to Strengthen Existing Social Order by Harold Draper "Strengthen Present Economic Democracy" For "Peaceful" Changes Skeletons from C.P. Closet Only Allegiance to American Flag A Party Fit for Red-Baiters Toward The New Party! by Carlo (Political Cartoon) G.P.U. Plans Framing French Trotskyists in Secret Fascist Plots by Pierre Naville Government Complicity Role of G.P.U. Attempt to Smear 4th International La Rocque Agrees A New Stalinist Crime: The Murder of Januola International Notes -French Press on Soviet "Election"--"Fathers" of Stalinist Constitution Now "Traitors"--World's Mounting Armaments by John G. Wright Echoes of Stalin's Fake Elections 100 Per Cent for Stalin Stalinist Constitution Work of "Spies" Etc. Fate of Austrian Revolutionists in U.S.S.R. "Cannon Balls, Cannon Balls, Jingle All Around!" In The California Labor World -San Francisco Labor Council Condemns Stalinist Frauds Commend Teamsters' Council Warn Against Repetition On West Coast For Exposing Union Busters West Coast Labor Notes S.U.P. Hits Bridges Call for Gov't Interference in Unions Left Jabs [by Bill Sherman?] "The Land of Cotton" "My Home in Dixie" "Say Man, How be you?" "Sweet Lad of Liberty" "The Gay Southland" Trotsky Urges Backing For Pioneer Publishers, letter from Leon Trotsky Economic Crisis and Ideologies What to Expect from Other Publishers Serious Task Faces Pioneer Publishers Union Lawyers Plead Memorial Day Massacre Defendants Guilty Akron Court Decision Outlaws Closed Shop by Blake Lear [C.K. Stewart] Essentials of Decision Background of Decision Higher Form of Deception 2 Jan. 8, 1938 New Party Formed; To Fight War Plans -Left Wing Delegates Found Socialist Workers Party at Convention in Chicago War Crisis Looms Defeatism Reaffirmed Stalinist "Democracy" To Fight Stalinism Dunne Reports Convention Resolutions Stress Fight on War, Mass Work, Defense of Soviet Union by New Party Political Resolution Points to War Danger The Trade Union Resolution The Russian Resolution The Solution of the Present Crisis of the Soviet Union The Defense of the Revolution Appeal View Confirmed in "Robinson"-GPU Mystery by Junius Ravitch Linked to Foster Another "Visit to Trotsky" Approached Dr. Kallen What is State Department Aiming At? Dr. Bernstein's Connections Well Known Completing the Frame-Up Formula What About the California Rumors? All Trails Lead to Stalinist Camp in the "Robinson"–"Rubens" Case by Junius Washington Hesitant Phony Passport Links Links to Stalinists Activities in St. Louis "Fundamentals of Socialism" Boston Y.P.S.L. Meeting Convention Sidelights California Minnesota Ohio: Toledo Akron New Jersey Michigan Montana North Dakota Missouri Minneapolis Unionists Bring Suit for Libel Against Daily Worker Further Exposure of West Coast Frame-Up How the Bell Affidavit Was Cooked Up Wanted "Right Kind" of Information Cole's Warning Leaders Accept Speed-Up; Akron Workers Aroused The Lessons of Spain--the Last Warning by Leon Trotsky Menshevism and Bolshevism in Spain The "Theory" of the People's Front The Union With a Shadow of the Bourgeoisie The Stalinists in the People's Front The Counter-Revolutionary Advantages of Stalinism Stalin in His Own Way Confirms the Correctness of the Theory of Permanent Revolution The Role of the Anarchists In the Teacher's Union -Independent Group Combats People's Front Policies of Stalinist Administration Period of Growth Role of "Rank and File" Group Defend American Legion United Progressives Organize Emergence of the Independent Group Measure Deceives Independents Show Strength Popular Front Breaks French Sit-Downs; Gov't Calls Troops by Terence Phelan [Sherry Mangan] Savage Threats Stalinist "Explanations" The Lesson Leadership Needed Army for Fascist Coup, French Hearings Reveal by Pierre Naville Army Chiefs Involved Helped Found Party Party Activities Fellow Travelers by Carlo (Political Cartoon) 3 Jan. 15, 1938 SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHED WEEKLY AS THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY Hail the Socialist Workers Party! -Join the Struggle for Socialism! The Anti-Labor Drive Preparing the "War for Democracy" For the Class Struggle! Unite for Revolutionary Socialism! House Defeats Ludlow Amendment 209 to 188 -New "Front" Organized; G.O.P.-Roosevelt-C.P. Prepare Labor for War by Albert Goldman Pacifist Cure-All Marxist Conception of Cause of War Objections of Capitalists Attitude of Lovestoneite Leadership Attitude of Communist Party The Budget The Drive Is On Diary of Ignace Reiss Reveals Criminal Methods of G.P.U. -- Young Communists Die Shouting Defiantly: "Long Live Trotsky!" Shows Stalin Methods The Diary of Ignace Reiss Slutsky's Trip Abroad "Long Live Trotsky!" German C.P. Heads Shot Trotsky and.... Bauer "Not Taking Orders" New Format (Changing from tabloid to full-size newspaper format) The Lessons of Spain--the Last Warning by Leon Trotsky (Continued from last issue) The Role of the POUM The Problem of Arming The Conditions for Victory Stalin Guaranteed the Conditions of Defeat "Civil War in the Rear" The Denouement Young Communists for Fourth International; Join YPSL in New York International Notes -Purging the Polish C.P.--"Big Bank Depositors" Grow in the U.S.S.R.--French C.P. and Organic Unity by John G. Wright Polish C.P. Purges Stalin Caste of Bank Book Owners Flourishes in the U.S.S.R. French C.P. Drives for Organic Unity Independent Group Built on Firm Base in Teachers Union Unity With "Progressives" Membership Must Be Reached Austrian Militants Bitter at Stalin's "Asylum" Modesty (Excerpt from a Stalin Speech) Left Jabs [by Bill Sherman] National Unity "Yellow or Red?" The "Robinson-Rubens"-Mystery Believe It or Not 4 Jan. 22, 1938 SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHED WEEKLY AS THE OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY Editor: Max Shachtman Associate Editors: Harold Roberts, Frank Graves Business Manager: Bob Browne Roosevelt Confers With Big Business To Save Capitalism -Prepares Drive on Labor as Sham Fight Against Bosses Nears End Stages Sham Fight To Shift Blame Move Against Labor W. Coast Unions Score Victories Over Stalinists -Sailors, Firemen Deal Heavy Blows to Bridges-C.P. Fakers Endorse Amalgamation Storm Created Boston Greets New Party at Week-End Meet Leninism Can't Be Embalmed by Carlo (Political Cartoon) 2 CIO Leaders Urge Lewis to Talk With AFL -New Peace Move Will Give Impetus to Unity Drive Will Not Withdraw Max Zaritsky (Photo) Sentiment for Unity New French Crisis Stirred by Break in the Popular Front -Sharper Clashes Loom in Class War as Workers' Burdens Increase Workers Headed Off Gains Wiped Out Chautemps Fails C.P. for Sacred Union Flirtation With Hitler Future Clashes Moscow Admits "Robinsons" Held for "Espionage" -Stalin's Latest Frame-Up Gets Underway After Long Preparation by Junius Not a Doubt Inspired Rumors Begin Commission Gives Spur How G.P.U. Works Case Bungled The Known Facts Links Established Ravitch Got Passports Guilty Knowledge S.W.P. Mail Pilfered Grand Jury Probe Hull On The Lid The "Appeal" Pries the Lid Off Powerful Forces at Work All Out at Lenin Memorial Meeting Sunday -Cannon to Speak on Great Leader's Teaching Party Convention Analyzes Political Situation -Text of Resolution Adopted at Chicago by Founding Convention of the S.W.P. - New Party Given Lead by the Convention Conflict Delay Outbreak of World War Imperialists Seek Defeat of S.U. Foreign Trade Vital for U.S. Capitalism Likely to Enter War Early Crisis Drives Ruling Class Toward War S.W.P. Must Find Roots in Unions Parleys Not Sought With Sects Reaction Caused by Big Defeats Stalinist Democracy a Fraud Party Composition to be Improved Feudal-Military Reaction Planning Mexican Coup to End Reform Program by Bernard Ross Cedillo Heads Reaction Lessons of History Bound to Imperialism The Hangman's Year by Victor Serge Victim of Purge - Bela Kun (Photograph) Shoots Boyhood Friend Victim of Purge - Jan Gamarnik (Photograph) Purge Goes On Stalin's Tool -Andrei Vyshinsky (Photograph) Letter From China Reveals Harsh Facts on Far Eastern War by L.J.C. No Mass Enthusiasm Peasants Flee Traitors Everywhere Tribute to Soldiers Masses Held Down Stalinists Betray Reform is Hopeless The Revolutionary Program Left Jabs [by Bill Sherman?] The Trail of Empire A "Peace Loving Nation", 1938 "The End of Civilization" A Wage Differential for Southern Senators "Quite Unintentionally" Bei Mir Bist Du Schoen "The Sun, the Moon and the Stars" "Lot's Wife and Daughters" Correspondents Write In From the Trade Unions East Chicago Stalinists as Stooges Akron, Ohio Marion, Ind. Canton, Ohio Marxist School Starts Winter Term Feb. 16 5 Jan. 29, 1938 Boss Court Holds Beal On Old Score -Gastonia Strike Leader Menaced -Fight On Against Extradition to N. Carolina -Extradition of Beal Up To Massachusetts Became Union Leader Frame-Up Is Frame-Up In Days Gone By Fred Beal (Photograph) California SWOC Members Revolt Against Leaders -Register Protest in Rump Meeting -Say Lewis Appointees Are Bureaucrats Union Boss Roars Soviet Council Adjourns After Giving Stalin OK -Order to End the Party Purge Presages New Terror Five "Securely" Seated A Year Ago Roosevelt in Huddle With Businessmen -Acts to Put Brake on Alarming Slump -Prevailing Wage Cut From Amendment Of Housing Act -Big Business Called to Washington Confab Aids Housing Bosses New Anti-Labor Move Not Accidental New Jersey Steel Workers Win Strike In Heart of the Notorious Anti-Labor Hudson County -Militant Tactics Bring Crucible Steel to Accept Workers Terms in 36 Hours -Bosses Fail to Befog Issues by Attack on E.H. Kaempf Great Solidarity Shown 600 Give Support UAWA Leaders Bow Down to GM -Give Up Ground Won By Workers -Proffer to Automakers Non-Strike Contract What It Means Membership Flouted Power Vested in Martin Rivera Resigns From Modern Monthly (Letter to the Editor of the Modern Monthly from Diego Rivera) Judge Wham Fines Illinois Miners for Alleged Conspiracy -Says 3-Year Strike Damaged Business -Precedent a Menace to Labor if Upheld by Albert Gates Words of Camouflage To Cripple Strikes Bosses Provoke Violence Dangerous Precedent Profound Depths of Economic Crisis Revealed in Statistics on New Unemployment Wave -But CP Accepts Roosevelt Smokescreen and Charges Wall Street Sabotage -Falling Off In Employment In U.S. Clearly Shows There Has Never Been Any Real Recovery in Country by Dave Cowles Capitalist Alibis Stalinist Fairy Tales Capitalism Means Crisis Depressed Recovery Moscow In Difficulty With Robinson Case -State Department Refused Right to See Arrested Woman -Moscow Denies Hull Request by Junius Stalinist Jitters Mount New Developments Photographer Questioned Stalinists Frantically Try to Offset the Findings of The Dewey Commission -Strain to Divert World Attention from Historic Verdict Exonerating Trotsky -Turn to Reactionary Sat. Eve. Post With Soviet Spy Story -Smoke Screen Laid to Hide Frame-Up by James Casey Raise Spy Scare Starts With Kirov Verbal Gymnastics Lies Complacently Non-Existent Program! They Hid It Accomplish Impossible Again--Why? Present War in Far East and the Tasks of Our Party -Text of Resolution Adopted By SWP Convention A Revolutionary Party Needed U.S. Seeks World Domination Boycott Alone is Insufficient How Our Party Must Aid China Moscow Killings Split French Civil Rights Group -Several Most Influential Leaders Leave, Including Karl Marx's Grand Daughter -Rebel Over Stalinist Control of Central Committee Trials Cause Crisis Condemns Frame-Ups Liberty At Issue League As Censor Special Offer (A cloth bound copy of "Behind the Moscow Trial" by Max Shachtman with each yearly subscription for a limited time) Britishers Refuse to Load Japanese Ship Green Joins With Legion and DAR In Patriotic Anti-Japanese Display -Aid Boycott Proposed by Chamber of Commerce To Protect Profits of U.S. Industry Green Heads Show Akron Branch Plans to Widen Mass Work Soviet Union Notes -Drive Against Foreigners Proceeds--Another G.P.U. Mystery--Troyanovsky Engages N.Y. Times On "Illiteracy" by John G. Wright Drive Against Foreigners Intensified Another Mystery? The Membership "Drive" of the C.P.S.U. Bungle-Troyanovsky vs. The N.Y. Times and Stalin's Pravda--On Illiteracy Labor Defense Organization Must Be Built Roosevelt's Navy Budget No, It Wasn't Hearst! Life In the Soviet Union Today by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Left Jabs [by Bill Sherman?] Native Taxation in S.A. The "Gentle Stimulus" Equality Slavery Called Liberty Slander and Apology The Sequel Another Gold Boner The Sequel Minneapolis The Sequel WAA Group Dance 6 Feb. 5, 1938 Stalinists Try Frame-Up in Canada -Furriers' Union Aroused to Fight Charges Made Against Federman Gold Tactics Repudiated Maneuver Defeated Stolberg CIO Articles Faulty in Analysis -His Attack On Stalinist Disruption In Unions Weakened by Whitewash of Leaders and Support of Class Collaboration by B.J. Widick (Labor Secretary of the Socialist Workers Party) Correct Premise False Characterization Unprincipled Opposition Weaknesses Ignored Union Democracy Second Steel Plant Struck in New Jersey Have No Illusions Labor Secretary Widick Blasts Hague Before Jersey Unionists Seamen Stop Stalinists In Union Fight -Rank-and-File Rescind Plan Hitting at West Coast Brothers An Old Trick National Action Needed Finks Not Tolerated "Hates War" (Photograph of President Roosevelt) Dockmen Tie Up Ships, Cargoes In Puerto Rico -Strikers Demand Wage Hike to 75 cents; Ortiz Arrested Asks Strike Support Bosses Threaten A "Socialist" Acts Browder Backs F.D.R.; Hearst Backs F.D.R. Arms for War Abroad Communist Party Okays Big Navy Hearst Also Satisfied Lynn Food Workers' Unity Move Aids Fight Against Sharaf Poulos Makes Denial Roosevelt Speeds Drive Toward War With Navy Budget -Will Spend Billions In Arms Program -Huge Outlay Bares War Aims of American Imperialism by Maurice Spector Stages of Policy Pushed by Depression Realize Mass Opposition Browder's Fair Fields UMW Gives Blank Check to Roosevelt -District Autonomy Is Blocked By Lewis Union Machine For Roosevelt High, Wide and Handsome Unity Approved Progressive Slates Win In Lundeberg Victory -West Coast Seamen Show Their Determination to Follow Militant Leadership By Casting Huge Vote by Glen Trimble Reactionary Squabble Election Results So. California A.C.L.U. Fights for Anarchist Police Terror in St. Louis Strike -Ford Workers Fight Provocations; Union Men Arrested Provocateurs At Work Publicity Backing Lundeberg Hits Back at Charges -Denounces Slanderous Accusations Made Against Seamen Cites Federal Laws Grounds of Opposition Defends Union Power Party Resolutions -Trade Union Movement and the S.W.P. Industrial Union an Essential Form A.F. of L. Also Using Industrial Form Pressure from All Sides for Unity Unity Must Be On Proper Basis Revolt Crystallizes In Newsstand Union Real Plan Behind Reubens Case Now Becoming Clearer by Junius Browder's Japanese Scare California Setting Is Stalin Rebuffing U.S.? Nature of C.P. Patriotism What Does Washington Know? Frame-up Artist Andrey Vishinsky (Photograph) Why the Lag? (In new subscriptions) School Holds Class in Party Principles Spanish Hold Franco Back Above Teruel -But Deadlock Threatens For Want of Bold Social Program Bold Program Needed Reaction Advances Stalemate Prevails Soviet Union Notes -Litvinov's Removal Certain -- Case of A.N. Tupolev -- Shadows Over Stakhanovism by John G. Wright Litvinov's Removal Certain The Case of A.N. Tupolev Shadows Over Stakhanovism "Fugitive From Justice" Another Frame-Up The Ludlow Amendment People's Front Balance The "New International" The Peace-Loving President by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Browder Defends Imperialism by James Burnham War Question is Decisive Browder Speaks for Roosevelt Policy Would Suppress Labor's Struggle Against Capital Filled With Frank Jingoism Roosevelt Will Save Humanity 7 Feb. 12, 1938 Green Backs War Program -An Editorial Why Is Information Kept Secret? No Confidence In Ruling Class Forward to The Class War "Little Men" Fume and Bluster As F.D.R. Provides Steam Valve Seek A Joshua Want Labor Curbed WPA Workers Used for War Purposes Auto Workers Leader Slams War Mongers -Homer Martin Exposes C.P. As Reactionary Force in Union The Proof Aid Freely Given Hitler Seeks to Appease Reichswehr -Army-Nazi Feud Breaks Out; Shifts Viewed As Compromise -Hitler Stalls in Army-Nazi Feud Rests On Bayonets Army Conservatism Murdered Victim of G.P.U. Reveals Inner Life of Stalin's Secret Police by Ignace Reiss They Just Disappear A "Spy" Arrested Dog Gives Clue To Avoid Fuss Woman Accused Scoff At Confessions Demoralization Reigns FDR "Talks" For Peace; Fleet Prepares For War -Navy Maneuvers, Alaska Issue, Indicate Trend Toward Clash Pearl Harbor Reinforced Capital Ship Race "Incidents" Will Follow Threatens Japan -Cordell Hull (Photograph) Links Poyntz to "Robinson" Frame-Up -Carlo Tresca Says She Was Abducted by G.P.U. Agent by Junius Linked to Rubens "Forward" Names Him Asks Defense Action Leahy Testimony Bares War Plans of U.S. Imperialism; Admits Conflict Is Near -Hint Joint Action With Britain -Note to Japan on Battleship Program Heralds Naval Race; Admiral Says Fleet Will Be Used to Implement Monroe Doctrine Mysterious Trip What Leahy Revealed Just a Police Patrol Ready For Anything Denies English Alliance Conceals Secret Talks Crucible Strikers Win Despite Hague Threats -Majority of Points Won After Week's Strike; Kaempf Cheered Leader Gets Cheers Police Cautious Program Mapped At N.Y.C. Convention -Two-Day Session Opens New Phase of Work For Party Better Union Work Education Stressed "Victory" Faked By Office Union -Leaders Try to Conceal Defeat To Protect Prestige Strike Voted Try To Discourage Strike Is Over Curran Gets N.M.U. To Vote S.U.P. War Militant Policy Need In St. Louis -Progressives In Ford Strike Urge New Fighting Tactics Ford Police Take Over Strikers Firm UMW Convention Bans Communists From Membership -Vote Aids Bureaucrats To Act Against Real Militants Resolution All-Inclusive No Political Motive Weak-Kneed Defense Party Resolutions -Trade Union Movement and the S.W.P. (Continued from last issue) C.I.O. Leadership Also Reactionary Bureaucrats Appointed By Themselves Stalinists Are Servile Flunkeys Small Likelihood of Blocs With C.P. I.W.W. Now Only A Reactionary Sect Complete Reorientation Is Demanded Negrin Promises Stern Defense of Private Property -Frank Interview Shows Who Is Destroying Revolution Defends Property -Juan Negrin (Photograph) Deeds Versus Words Expulsions from A.F.L. Setback For Unity Drive -Reactionary Move By Executive Council Widens Chasm in Labor Movement; Campaign For Unity Must Be Intensified by B.J. Widick Leadership Divided Hope in Dubinsky Raid Plan Seen Green Hits League Reformists Win In Jersey W.A.A. -Progressive Forces Go Down to Defeat At Trenton Meet War Resolution Spiked Fur Workers Back Verdict On Federman -Stalinists Try to Break Up Meeting Held to Hail Findings Stalinists Slink Away Run to Court Attack C.P. Wreckers Soviet Union Notes -Purge Reflects Economic Crisis -- Coal Piles Up At Mines --Tractor Failures Slow Down Harvest by John G. Wright New Crisis in Soviet Economy Coal Stocks Pile Up at Pits The Crisis in Spring Sowing Havoc Caused By Purge Purge in the Commissariat of Heavy Industry A.F. of L. Expulsions The War In The Far East Keep Gerson, Mr. Isaacs! Party and Press A More Than Apt Pupil by Burck (Political Cartoon from the "Daily Worker" about F.D.R., Woodrow Wilson, War and Profits) What Is Collective Security by James Burnham (Second in a series of four) Origin of Collective Security To Solidify Versailles Settlement "Peace" To Protect Imperialist Gangsters It Cements Military Alliances The Fifth Wheel by Leon Trotsky Manage Bourgeois State No Criticism Heard Boycott Postponed A New Betrayal Fourth International 8 Feb. 19, 1938 Stalin Waves Pink Flag to Bluff Allies -Admits "Final Victory" Is Not So Final As Believed Undeserved Headlines No "Victory" After All "Democracies" Cool Down With War Mongers! -Socialist Workers Party Manifesto Heading Directly Toward War War Sentiment Being Whipped Up Imperialists Are All Alike Masses Have Nothing To Gain Stalinists, Social Democrats Shout War Build A World For Peace No Aid To The War-Makers Unionists Will March in Relief Demonstration Relief Problems Acute W.A. Militants Call Jobless To Struggle _Progressive Group Takes Lead In Setting Forth Demands Relief Sharply Cut Another Tragedy Twin City Progressives Score Smashing Victory -Splitters Swept From Top Bodies -Elections Drive Them From Central Labor Organs in Midwest Miles Dunne Elected Split Drive Defeated Demands To Be Made Joe Lubich (Obituary) Evelyn Gordon (Obituary) Minneapolis Teamsters Sue "Daily Worker" for Libel -Complaint Lists Repeated Stalinist Slanders Against Union Malicious Slanders G.P.U. Methods Martyred Unionist -Patrick Corcoran (Photograph) One In Six In N.Y. Depend Upon Relief Rorty Gives Stinging Reply to "Writers" -Tells Few Home Truths to Communist Stooge Organization What He Wanted Against Fascist Methods Party Resolutions -Trade Union Movement and the S.W.P. (Continued from last issue, Part 3 of 3.) Serious, Responsible Approach Needed Sit-Down Has Significant Future For Democratic Union Control The Immediate Tasks of the Party Platform of the Left Wing The Union Must Defend Unemployed 20,000 Storm Philadelphia City Hall Jury to Get New Facts in Rubens Case -Carlo Tresca will Bare Significant Links In Moscow Frame-Up by Junius Duranty on the Job Tresca Issues Statement Held by Stalin -Mrs. Marie Rubens (Photograph) Epstein Keeps Silent Conspiracy Under Way Beard Slandered Communist League of China Needs Our Financial Aid On Firing Line Workers Must Rally Around Beal to Fight Sabotage of His Defense C.P. Sabotaging Defense Only One Change What Must Be Done Faces Old Charge -Fred Beal (Photograph) Littlepage "Evidence" Boomerang Against Communists, Lamont Finds Whitewash "Witness" Littlepage's Testimony Trager's Reply Reason For Sabotage British Dockmen Stop Japan Cargo Dock Strike Ends With Gains in P.R. No Solution Provided in Housing Bill -Act Filled Jokers Offers No Aid to Millions by John Fredericks Shortage of Homes Another Catch Soviet Union Notes -Duranty "Explains" USSR Economic Crisis Like Purges --By Concealing Facts and Belittling Seriousness by John G. Wright Walter (Dostoievsky) Duranty Reports for Duty (More common spelling is Dostoyevsky) Duranty Tries to Minimize the Crisis Duranty Falsifies Statistics Crisis Sharper Than Officials Admit Other Soviet Dispatches Equally "Colored" Cordell Hull Says "No!" Footnote to Carleton Beals Falsifiers of Marx Help Fight War Relief A La Roosevelt (Political Cartoon) The Dream of Isolation by James Burnham Majority Favor Neutrality Policy Base for Isolation No Longer Exists Beard Sees Where Policies Are Leading Understands Value of Democracy Fails to Make Positive Proposals Does He Think U.S. Will Abdicate? Anti-Lynch Bill – I Speech I Did Not Deliver in the United States Senate by Albert Goldman Hypocrisy of Northern Democrats Weakness of Bill Motives of Southern Senators How Lynching Will End Against Capitalism 9 Feb. 26, 1938 F.D.R War Plans Exposed –Key Leaders Hear Details of Campaign –Parleys With Army and Navy Chiefs, Financial, Industrial, and Newspaper Barons Prepare Way for War Propaganda Drive –Plan Laid at Secret Meeting Deliberate War Preparation To Silence Opposition "At the Drop of a Hat" Action Against Japan Britain seeks 4–Power Pact Against USSR –Chamberlain Offers Concessions to Rome and Berlin to Form Anti-Soviet Bloc; Would Free Britain to Face Japan –"Peace Lovers" Desert Stalin -Deal With Mussolini and Hitler Aims to Isolate Soviet Union "Guarantors" Absent Britain Seeks "Peace" U.S.S.R. Not Included France Will Follow Beal Receives Solid Backing for His Fight -Defense Group Joined by Prominent Educators, Liberals, Authors Says Return Inevitable Hundred Join Committee Leon Sedoff Dies in Paris After Sudden Operation * Thousands March Behind Bier; Await Results of Autopsy Foul Play Suspected Red Funeral Assembled Material Edited Bulletin His Daughters * Trotsky Sees Possibility of Foul Play in Death of His Son by Leon Trotsky Sicknesses a Surprise Possibility Exists Swiss Court Finds G.P.U Killed Reiss -Facts Uncover Moscow Guilt in Murder at Lausanne Four Agents Involved Plot Trotsky's Death Geller Files for St. Paul Election -S.W.P. Enters Mayoralty Primary in First Campaign Critical Support Vote Urged for Geller Thousands Parade in Rain for Relief Demonstration Widick Leaves on Midwestern Lecture Tour -To Organize Party Union Activities During Two Months on Road Union Work Stressed Tour Schedule Denver Teachers Face Union Split -Political Issues Injected by Stalinists Cause Threat of Bolt Abuses and Violations Progressives Lead Car Strike in Minneapolis -Unsatisfactory Terms Forced Through by Union Officers Fakers on the Job No Meeting Called Two Other Strikes Hook Answers Broun Attack on John Dewey -Asks Pointed Questions in Reply to Columnist's Slanderous Article by Sidney Hook Attacked by Broun -John Dewey (Photograph) Dewey's Warning Stalinists' Real Aim Explained All This Rubber Unions Confronted by Fight for Life -Layoffs and Attacks on Organizations Open Critical Period By Blake Lear [C.K. Stewart] Unions Fall Back Party Resolutions -On the Nature of the Party Principles of Democratic Centralism Responsibilities of Leadership Responsibilities of Membership Inner Party Discussion San Pedro Longshoremen Fight to Keep Hiring Hall Protest Meeting Held S.U.P. Backs Dockers Solidarity Stressed Fresh Light Is Cast On Poyntz Case -Tresca Links Mystery of Missing Woman To Rubens Affair by Junius Daily Finds It Too Hot Where Is She? -Juliet Poyntz (Photograph) War Mobilization Plans Provide Virtual Fascist Regime for Labor by Dave Cowles To Conscript Labor Strikes to Be Smashed Women and Children Too Wages Attacked May Be Extended Detroit Scene of Jingo Orgy by Stalinists -Panay Bombing Pictures Shown at Convention "Discussion" Audience Yawns Feature Mickey Mouse Sauce for the Goose Soviet Union Notes-French Newspaper Investigates Activities of G.P.U. Murder Agents--Tells of Schemes to Encompass Death of Ignace Reiss by John G Wright Murder Operative Summoned Makes Complaint of Double-Cross Appeal Drive On Acheron Spurts Forward The APPEAL Drive Figures to Be Given Six Pages Needed Lynn Workers Protest Hill-Sheppard Bill Leon Sedoff Stalin's Letter Fireside Chat (Political Cartoon) Marxism and Collective Security by James Burnham Two Positions Fundamentally Related Are Part of Preparation for War Analysis of Capitalism Only Truthful Answer Struggle Against War Is Fight for Socialism Fear of Workers Checks War Makers Answer to War Is Socialist Revolution Green-Lewis War -Verbal Battle Seen As Jockeying for Position in United Body by John Adamson Drive Stopped A.F.L. Also Hit Ranks Want Unity No New Feud 10 Mar. 5, 1938 Stalin Stages New Frame-Up -Last Surviving Old Bolsheviks Facing Death -Bukharin, Rykov, Rakovsky and Eighteen Others Tried on New Frame-Up Charges of Treason and Murder -Bukharin Was Ally of Stalin Charges Go Back to 1921! Stalin In Desperation Ex-Ally Of Stalin Bukharin Friend of Gorky Assumption Absurd Protest the Crime! War Moves Speeded Up by Roosevelt -Prepare to Knit Latin American States in War Alliance Military Dictatorship "Wings of Democracy" 723 in Teachers Union Take Anti-War Stand WPA Rolls Used for Recruiting Into U.S. Army -Military, Relief Agencies Cooperate to Put Men in Uniform Beans Spilled Last of Lenin's Colleagues Face Doom -Soviet Union Notes -Trial Defendants Include Last of Lenin's Colleagues -- They Now Face Their Turn Before Firing Squad by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] N.I. Bukharin A.I. Rykov C.G. Rakovsky H.G. Yagoda C.F. Grinko N.N. Krestinsky A.P. Rosengoltz F. Khodzhaev Akmal Ikramov V.I. Ivanov Next? -Maxim Litvinov I.A. Zelensky Purger Purged -Henry Yagoda (Photograph) M. Chernov FDR Offers Meager Sop to Jobless -Hundreds of Thousands Will Starve As War Budget Mounts -Money for War None for Relief -Deficiency Appropriation Fails to Meet Most Pressing Needs "Revolutionary" Criticism Militant Action Needed Trotsky Nails Fresh Attack on His Asylum -Answers Toledano's Move to Gag Him As New Trial Opens by Leon Trotsky Real Views Available Inspired by Moscow Crawl to Stalin Odious Slanders Compelled to Answer Known GPU Agent Goes to Mexico GPU Tries to Frame Chinese Bolsheviks -Chinese Comrades Spike Stalinists Charges Against Them Another Frame-Up The Old Technique Who Are They? Exposed Moscow Trials Truth Proclaimed Letters from Our Readers In the Painters' Union by S. Pleve, Local 848 S.W.P. Replies to Slander of "New Republic" -Ex-Liberal Organ Caught Lying in Issue of Bridges Ouster by James P. Cannon, National Secretary Socialist Workers Party Slander Retracted Beal Unmentioned Jersey Jobless Win Concessions Akron Teachers Fight Layoffs With Union Aid -Board Drops 38 in Face of Militant Union Resistance by Blake Lear [C.K. Stewart] Spy Scare, Somewhat Too Neatly Timed, Rouses Jingo Newspapers Spurred by Washington Some Peculiar Features A Little Too Neat Ohio-Michigan District Meets -SWP Organizations Meet at Cleveland to Plan Building Drive by R. Ferguson [Robert Treash] Work In Unions Clarke Field Organizer "Pro–Labor" Congressman Abandon Beal's Defense Only One Charge Who Are They? Appeal Army Stool Pigeons Put a Finger on Writers -Informers Cause Many to Lose Jobs on WPA Project Stalinists Supervisors YPSLs Fight Rule on Alien Students -Picket Board of Higher Education to Force New Decision N.J. Chemical Plant Strike in Ninth Week New Trial Is Climax of Two-Year Purge Tries Again -Andrey Vishinsky (Photograph) Charges Grow As Trials Progress Fantastic "Evidence" Public Skepticism Increases [Misspelled as "scepticism" in text] Presides Again -V.V. Ulrich "Son, Friend, Fighter" (Photograph of Trotsky and his son Leon Sedoff) Leon Sedoff Honored by 700 at New York Memorial Meeting -Shachtman, Erber Pay Final Tribute to Late Warrior Life Reviewed Wire to Trotsky Natalia Trotsky Safeguard Trotsky's Asylum That Letter Labor's "Friends" How Not to Fight War -An Editorial Statement Sponsors of Meeting Suddenly Discover A "Program" Find Themselves Farther Right Than American League Infer That Roosevelt Might Forsake Drive toward War Movement Is Blow at Revolutionary Struggle Against War 11 Mar. 12, 1938 Pacifist Rally to Dear Old Flag at New York Talkfest -Patriotic Fervor Arises at Hippodrome "Anti-War" Meeting Patriotic Tone Retired General Favors Japan La Follette's "Differences" The Pink Wolfe Whose Blood? Will Crumble to Bits SWP Anti-War Meet March 18 Safeguard the Asylum of Leon Trotsky! New York Soviet Consulate Picketed to Protest Trial -Trial of 21 Denounced; Fourth International Slogan Resounds, (signed by Ernest Rice McKinney, Sec'y, Socialist Workers Party, Local New York Petition Handed to Consul Demand Postponement Shachtman Talks on Trials to 800 Yezhov "Favored" for Nobel Peace Prize! Trial Protest Sent by Mpls. Trade Unions -Midwest Organizations Wire Troyanovsky on Moscow Frame-up The Signers Ask Postponement They Stand Alone No Real Evidence Alexei Rykov (Photograph) Stalin Regime Desperate -New Moscow Trial Shows Usual Flaws -Universal Ridicule Greets Flood of Fantastic "Confessions" Extracted from the Former Leaders of Russian Bolshevism -Real Evidence Is Non-Existent -Oslo Official Refutes Testimony -Stalin's Regime Going Through Crisis Trial Shows Cautious on Hotels "Confesses" -Nicholas Krestinsky (Photograph) Expelled From Norway Victim of Stalin -A.P. Rosengoltz (Photograph) Covering Blunders Funniest of All Why, Oh Why? Socialist Party Ready to Liquidate Itself Into American Labor Party Entry Being Planned Laidler Tells All Clarity Pushed Aside Christian Rakovsky (Photograph) House Group Adopts Huge Navy Budget -Original Figure Raised to New Record Peace-Time High Prepares World War Defense of What? Widick Begins Labor Tour at Boston, Lynn -Finds Comrades Active in New England Key Unions N.Y. Painters Get Taste of Stalinism -Weinstock Imports C.P. Gangsterism to Gag Militants Vigorous Protests Riot Prevented Goshen Rubber Workers Kill Fake Union Move Fighting Platform Unfolded by Geller -Anti-War Stance Stressed by S.W.P. Candidate in St. Paul Critical Support Anti-War Fight Stalinist Moves Against Defense of Beal Crumble -Socialist Party Bares Falsity of Lawrence Effort Liars Exposed Handicapped Form New Trade Union -Old Organization Found Utterly Incapable of Struggle League Degeneration Plight of Handicapped Roosevelt Price Policy Shows Economic Drop by David Cowles Not All to Rise Sharp Depression Part of Permanent Crisis Effect of Falling Wages Raising Basic Prices Recovery In Profits Would Have Lowered Prices Actions Louder Than Words Akron Rubber Workers Ask Parley to Settle Friction Due to Lay-offs Plant Conditions Local Craft Uncovered Old Socialist Views Convention of S.W.P. -Found Source of Inspiration in New Year Gathering of Militants at Chicago by George M Whiteside Know What They Want No Rubber Stamp Vigilant Rank–and–File The Trials, Democracy and Communism Find a Defense for "Democracy" These Are NOT the Methods of Communism! The Trials and the Defense of the U.S.S.R. War Would Be Crusade Results of "Realism" Basis for Advance "Deliverance" To Slavery Moscow Trial Special Supplement * Stalin Directs Blows At Revolution Itself; Trial Testimony Crumbles at First Touch -Is Forced to New Extremes by Crisis -Krestinsky "Repudiation" Throws Glaring Light on Methods of G.P.U.; Documentary Evidence Entirely Absent by Max Shachtman Finding Scapegoats Grinko and the Ruble Stalin's National Policy Bankruptcy Abroad Why England Comes In Why America Does Not No One Will Remain Documentary Evidence Lacking Thousands Involved Little to Show The "Repudiation" by Krestinsky "Deliberately Perverted" Would Never Have Appeared A Night in Jail Soviet Relations With Reich Relations with Germany After Rapallo Scheidemann's Confirmation Zetkin's Speech The "Plot" Against Lenin in 1918 No Need to Tell Leadership New Radek, Piatakov, Speak No Plot at All "If the Charges Were True---" What Charges Mean Cannot Be Believed *Trials Arouse Protests from Labor Abroad -European Socialist Press Rejects Charges As Totally False Leaders Sign "Medieval Sorcery" * Attempt to Break Trotsky Defense Committee Fails * Organizers of October by Diego Rivera (Photograph of a mural?) * Trotsky Reviews Elements of New Trial; Cites Efforts to Gag Him by Leon Trotsky Sedoff's Death Second Step More Important Than Last One Stalin Alone Unaccused The Case of Pletnyev Eight Ministers Kirov Once More March New International Appears Hail the Heroic Paris Communards! -A Commemorative Statement Suppressed in Blood Social Democrats Betray New Courage and Hope Soviet Union Notes -French Socialists Break Silence on Trials; What the Records Say About Deaths of Gorky and Others by John G Wright Sidelights on the Latest Moscow Frame-up The "Murder" of Gorky Appeal Army Advance Information! Mr. Kerensky Comes to Town Nailed Again The Real Moscow Defendant (Political Cartoon) Letters to the Editor * Letter by John Wheelwright (Pertaining to coverage of the "Partisan Review") Charges Negligence Stalinist Depths? * Our Reply Present Program * To All Socialists (Letter from Norman Gilbert to members of the Socialist Party in Pennsylvania) Hippodrome Meeting -An Editorial Shachtman Heard at ILGWU Group Marxist School 12 Mar. 19, 1938 Lenin's Aides Shot -Anti-War Struggle Only Reply to Hitler -GPU Court Decrees Death for Eighteen After Farcical Trial -Last of Lenin's Staff Victims of Stalin's Executioners; Rakovsky Spared for Future Frame-up Charges -Trial Was Flimsiest of All The Victims White Guard Prosecutor Exposes Falsehoods Daily Covers Up A New Failure No Real Evidence Soviet Consulate Picketed In Fisco An Open Letter -To Members of the Communist Party Do You Believe In The October Revolution Is This Socialism? Truth Alone Serves Our Causes Stalinism, Not Socialism, Is Bankrupt Fascism Lashes Austrian Labor -Drive Toward General War Conflagration Given Impetus by Latest Triumph of Swastika; Move Looses Wave of Chauvinism -Vicious Reaction is Deepening Nazism Triumphs War Drive Speeded Social-Patriots in Line Stalinists To Fore Stalinism Aids Fascism The Revolutionary Road Loyalist Spain in Peril of Collapse Navy Departs for Pacific War "Games" -Record Maneuvers Will Cover Vast Triangle in Western Ocean Scope of Maneuvers Diplomatic Moves Mask Is Off Frame-ups? -So What? Says Anna Strong 2,000 Meet to Denounce Trial -2,000 Meet to Protest Frame-up Winding Up Affairs Trotsky's Message Lenin's General Staff of 1917 -Stalin, The Executioner, Alone Remains (Shot, in prison, disappeared, missing, suicide, in exile or dead with one survivor, and 2 or 3 unaccounted for) Mooney Wages New Battle to Gain Liberty -State Assembly Passes Resolution for a Full Pardon Merriam Has Pardon Power Mistrusts Courts Goff Defers Alone Fights On -Tom Mooney (Photograph) Labor Leader Offer Backing for Fred Beal -AFL Head Aids Defense; Dubinsky, Othes Join Up Dubinsky Speaks Up More Join St. Louis Unionists Spike Fake "Unemployment" Plan Clear Rasmussen of Fake Charges 1,000 Painters Fight Machine Rule in union -Hold Mass Meeting to Denounce Weinstock Leadership Weinstock Pilloried Fight Called For S.W.P. Candidate Polls Healthy Vote in St. Paul -Stalinists Are Slapped by Farmer-Labor Politicians by Carl O'Shea C.P. Gets Slapped Nothing New Candidate -Jules Geller Goodrich Locals Prepare to Oppose Wage Slashes Threaten to Decentralize Pecan Shellers on Strike Six Weeks Police Terror Rages New SWP Maritime Paper is Issued Lift Charters From Four WAA Locals in PA. -Stalinists Force Split in Allentown; League Takes Lead Aimed at Militants Unemployed Benefit Appeal Army Subs Bundle Orders -Local, Literature Agent, Increase "New Republic" Evades Challenge by Cannon -Fails to Name Alleged Provocateurs In S.W.P. Ranks Stove Workers Win Sit-Down Victory -Fight New Cut in Wage of $2.50 Weekly; 700 in Jail Fund Mounts for Chinese Comrades Blum Cabinet New Attempt to Stem Crisis -Franc Dives as Regime Tries Desperately to Save Itself Stopgap -Leon Blum (Photograph) Prepares for War Treachery and Betrayal Soviet Pact Doomed Anti-War Campaign On in Minneapolis -Issue Cuts Through All State Politics 544 Leads Drive Stalinists Losing out Bosses' Offensive Gene Frey (Obituary) Minnesota Farmer-Labor Group Takes Militant Anti-War Stand Mark Commune Date by Anti-War Mass Meeting Spector Speaks On Trials in Toronto Soviet Union Notes -Stalin on His Onetime Allies--He Sheds Blood He Said Opposition Wanted--The Mystery of Postyshev by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Stalin and Molotov on Bukharin -- in 1926 Stalin and "Bukharin's Blood" Stalin on the "Policy of Lopping Off" The Postyshev Mystery 13 Mar. 26, 1938 LaGuardia Cuts Relief Ten Percent -"Labor Mayor" Acts in "Gesture" Against Gov. Lehman All Out! (Demonstration against LaGuardia's Relief Cuts at City Hall) Wants Cut Now Unemployed Suffer Demonstration Proposed Relief Militants Arrested in N.Y. Expropriation of Oil Lands Opens New Era for Mexican Workers -Cardenas Move Is Step Forward; Workers in This Country Must Give Full Support to Mexican Working Class "Democratic" Pressure Our Position A Progressive Step Workers' Initiative SWP Militants Keep Fascists from East Side -Picket Line and Rally Block Meeting on Second Avenue Picket Line Formed Street Rally Held Second Rally Broken Up United Front Offer Next Week! -An 8-Page Anti-War Issue! Rappoport Breaks with French C.P. Trial Causes New Fissures in C.P. Ranks -Stalin's Terror Repels Honest Proletarian Militants Open Disbelief Foreign Groups Revolting Afraid to Argue Walls Cracking Imperialist War Impends in Europe; Hull Reiterates Aim to Dominate World -Hitler Speeds His War Plans -U.S.S.R.'s Isolation Is Deepened; Poland's Appetite Whetted New War Moves France Paralyzed U.S.S.R. In Peril No Real Difference Navy Funds to Be Hiked Again -War Scare Used to Spur American Armaments Program New Increases In View Rejects Isolation The Real Reason The Only Road To Peace Last War Led to Fascism The Enemy Is Here People's Front Leads Spanish Working Class Toward Fascist Abyss -Only the Repression of the Revolutionary Mass Movement of the Workers Has Made Franco's Sweeping Victories Possible Bombardments Continue Fascists Get Help Only Defeats Power Sacrificed Lie Revealed 10,000 Ohio Gum Minders Mass to Protest Wage Slashes -Boss Offensive Arouses Akron -Washington Acts behind Scenes to Spike Union Vote Rubber Barons Active Stalinists Prepare Ground Minneapolis Electrical Workers Vote to Strike -Power Company Attacks in General Offensive Directed Against Labor in Mid-West Strike Won Agreement Relations Severed Dangerous Concession Crucible Steel Workers Out on Strike in New Jersey -Picket Squads Evidence Fighting Spirit of Strike Committee Strikers' Demands Militant Leadership Roosevelt War Aims Denounced at New York Ant-War Meeting Bankruptcy of Roosevelt's Reform Program Laid Bare by Gov't Acts by Dave Cowles Never Reached It Consider Their Actions Need Admitted Nature of Boss Justice Family Affair Appeal Army Voroshilov is Next by Leon Sedoff The Best of Friends May Part -Stalin and Voroshilov (Photograph) Conflict Really with Stalin "German Orientation" Got Out in Time The Military Councils Decision Not New Appointment of Mekhlis Fund for Chinese Comrades Goes Up Soviet Union Notes -Monstrousness Of Trials Matched by Acuteness of Soviet Economic Crisis; Pravda Gives Picture Showing Scope of Breakdown by John G Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Stalin Frame-ups Mask Bankruptcy of Regime Statistics Carefully Doctored Stalin Regime Wrecks Soviet Economy Pravda Paints a Revealing Picture Everyone Can Now See him The McNaboe Bill The Travels of Kautsky Lamont to Dewey to Lamont Unity Against Fascism ILGWU Members Protest Trial to Soviet Envoy April New International Hitler's Austria Coup Aided by Moscow Trial by Leon Trotsky Vyshinsky--White Guard Gangster System Remains Disbelief Universal Pravda's Accusation Given Conditional Sentence The Metamorphosis Trotsky Explains to Kirchwey Aftermath of the Trials by James Burnham Even the Stalinists Makes Revolution Absurd Confessions to Order Disbelief Not Enough They Come to Life Smoke-Fire Theory For Straying Faithful Socialism Attacked New York Jobless Protest La Guardia Relief Slash Stalinists in Usual Role Speakers Stall Money Enough Fresh Wave of Strikes Hits France -Workers Open Offensive Despite Treachery of Popular Front by Argus Prop of Capital -Leon Blum (Photograph) Lesson Forgotten Gift to Bourgeoisie Reaction Fears Workers Anti-Labor Law Sought Stalinists for Sale Minneapolis Takes the Lead! -Unions Declare Anti-War Stand (Adopted by the Central Labor Union of Minneapolis, representing 50,000 unionists) "The Church Militant" Stalinists Try to Oust Martin from UAW Post -Groom Frankensteen for Presidency With View to Pushing "Collective Security" Fakery The Latest Maneuver Groom Frankensteen Deceit and Lies Irresponsible Action Blackens Martin The Ford Drive A Warning Stalin Purge Extended to Polar Heroes -Nineteen More Are Shot After an Alleged Secret Trial On His Way Out Charges Will Mount Fantastic--So What? Labor Alone Can Prevent Spain's Doom -Popular Front Crumbles Before Franco's Big Catalan Drive Preceded by Political Defeats Central Issue Jails Filled There is Still Time A Principled Fight Navy Maneuvers Proceed Under Close Secrecy -Internment Camps Being Prepared in Hawaii For Japanese They Understand SWP Leaders in Mexico City Support Workers Struggle Stalinists Back Governor Murphy for Re-Election -Mazey, Head of Briggs Auto Local, Alone in Opposition Short Memories Curran Aids Navy Recruiting Action Martin, Kenyon, Hays Join Beal Defense Group -Many Join in Nationwide Movement for His Liberation More Prominent Joiners Loones Ouster Uncovers Strife in Seamen's Union Attacks Editor, Stalinists Lenient to Opportunists Allentown Project Reopens as Result of Militant Action Appeal Army New Subs--Week ending March 25th Britain Not Yet Ready to Fight Hitler -Chamberlain Declines Role of Savior of "Democracy" No Advance Commitment Stalin Proposal Dismised Democracy and Fascism Loves Peace Too -Neville Chamberlain (Photograph) Preventive War Possible Labor Traitors Busy No Opposition Yet Consider Arbitration Board to Settle Rubber Disputes Arrested Photographer a Stalinist Sympathizer -Ossip Garber, Held in Rubens Passport Fraud, Is Well-Known in C.P. Periphery by Junius A Known Stalinist Arrest Confirms "Appeal" Family's Mouth Shut Passport photos for Mr. and Mrs. "Donald L. Robinson" (Perhaps made by Ossip Garber) Fund for China Mounts to $143 French Technicians Denounce the Trials Soviet Union Notes -Purge Goes On--New Trial of Red Army Generals is in Prospect--Soviet Deputies Begin to Get the Axe by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Stalin Intensifies Purge Sidelights on the Last Frame-Up Vyshinsky on Zinoviev In 1925 Bravo Minneapolis! The Gainesville Speech Stalinist Gangsterism Lynn Gets Taste of "Democracy" at Meeting on Moscow Frame-ups Stalinist "Democracy" Woman Pushed Around The Only War to End War! by Carlo (Political Cartoon) A Letter from China Chiang and the U.S.S.R. Time Not Ripe "Left" Trickery All Favored Surrender 14 Apr. 2, 1938 (Special Anti-War Supplement) Workers! The Enemy Is In Your Own Country! (Headline Above Masthead) Millions Died for the Fraud of "Democracy" In Human Lives One Out of Five Dies 28,000,000 Civilians Perished The Workers Gained Nothing The Capitalists Alone Profited by War The Workers Were Left With the Bills A Rooseveltian Ship of State -Aircraft Carrier "Lexington" (Photograph) Do Not Allow the Lessons of 1917 to be Easily Forgotten -Boss War is for Boss Profits and Not for "Democracy" The Real Facts Behind the Scenes Why Wars Are Fought Why Troops Went Ready in 1916 Treatment of Labor War "Democracy" Wars Since the "War to End War" S.W.P. Policy on War -Fight the War-Makers! (From "The Declaration of the Principles of the Socialist Workers Party.") Role of Pacifism Oppose Social Patriotism Roosevelt-Hull Are Heading Toward New World Conflict -War is Pivot of American Plans -Preparations Are Going Ahead in Every Domain Pacific Maneuvers Kennedy's Slip Pacifist Smokescreen Capitalism Stifled In Whose War Shall I Fight? by Eugene V. Debs (Article written in 1915) Sino-Japanese War is Prelude to Greater Pacific Conflict -Our Solidarity is With Masses of China, Japan -National Revolutionary War Will Transform the Whole East Japan's Invasion The Fight for Liberation Real Road to Victory Workers of the World Must Absorb Lessons of Spanish Civil War Masses Checked Avoided Radical Steps Sapped Initiative Imperialist Cynicism "Democracy" Smokescreen They Wanted a Better Life -Victims of Franco's Bombers (Photograph) Imperialist Interests in China Are at Root of Coming Clashes Percentage of Foreign Capital Investments U.S. Interests Comintern Prepared to Support Imperialist War Facilitate Support of War To Serve as Loyal Aides Role of Comintern "Class Harmony" Browder and Roosevelt Dove of Peace, Roosevelt Style -One of the U.S. Army's new "flying fortresses" which recently made a "goodwill" flight to South America (Photograph) The Idea of "National Defense" Defense of the Soviet Union Rests on Working Class -The Criminal Policies of Stalin Have Isolated the U.S.S.R.; Workers Will Aid It Only by Resisting Imperialistic War Plans Malignant Growth An Old Trick Struggle Will Decide Who Will Conquer Pacifism is An Aid, Not a Deterrent, To the War-Makers * The Meaning of Pacifism by Rosa Luxemburg * Pacifism Separates Anti-War Fight From Struggle Against Capitalism The Pacifist Argument In the Labor Movement The Roots of War Eliminate the Cause Really Aids War-Makers * Sowing Illusions, Pacifism Leaves Masses Helpless In Face of War Turn Into Support The Social Patriots * Democracy, Pacifism and Imperialism by Leon Trotsky (Published in 1917) The Roots of Pacifism The Idea of "Eternal Peace" "If War Should Come..." The Enemy is in Your Own Country! by Karl Liebknecht Socialism and War by Lenin and Zinoviev (Pamphlet published in 1915) National Awakening What is Social-Chauvinism?" Mass Suffering Increased Woodrow Wilson, In Four Installments -Howe Led Us to War Minneapolis Vets Take Militant Anti-War Stand "Keep America Out of War," Asks New Committee; But How? Attitude Toward Government The Dividing Line Eugene V. Debs -Jailed for his revolutionary activity during W.W.I Debs declared he would fight only in a Class War for the liberation of the workers from capitalism (Photograph) The Anti-War Fight William Green Ready to Sub for Gompers -He Already Announced Support of Roosevelt War Program "If War Comes..." Like Gompers Assured Labor Docility William Green (Photograph) They Kept Pledge Fought Anti-War Movement Green Follows Suit 14 Apr. 2, 1938 World's Workers Can Still Defeat Franco's Drive (Headline over Masthead) U.S. Strikes at Mexican Labor -Silver Move Made to Aid Oil Robbers -Action Seen as First Step in Sharp Struggle Which May End in Imperialist Intervention Through Mexican Fascist Bands -Jingo Campaign is Unleashed -U.S. Silver Move Against Mexico is Direct Attack on Working Class Jingo Campaign On Defend Fantastic Profits Roosevelt Collaborates Revolution is Need Solidarity With Mexico Twenty One Years After Lesson of History Follows Path of Woodrow Wilson Roosevelt's Idealistic Camouflage The Real Enemy--Imperialism New York Jobless Protest La Guardia Relief Slash Stalinists in Usual Role Speakers Stall Money Enough Fresh Wave of Strikes Hits France -Workers Open Offensive Despite Treachery of Popular Front by Argus Prop of Capital -Leon Blum (Photograph) Lesson Forgotten Gift to Bourgeoisie Reaction Fears Workers Anti-Labor Law Sought Stalinists for Sale Minneapolis Takes the Lead! -Unions Declare Anti-War Stand (Adopted by the Central Labor Union of Minneapolis, representing 50,000 unionists) "The Church Militant" Stalinists Try to Oust Martin from UAW Post -Groom Frankensteen for Presidency With View to Pushing "Collective Security" Fakery The Latest Maneuver Groom Frankensteen Deceit and Lies Irresponsible Action Blackens Martin The Ford Drive A Warning Stalin Purge Extended to Polar Heroes -Nineteen More Are Shot After an Alleged Secret Trial On His Way Out Charges Will Mount Fantastic--So What? Labor Alone Can Prevent Spain's Doom -Popular Front Crumbles Before Franco's Big Catalan Drive Preceded by Political Defeats Central Issue Jails Filled There is Still Time A Principled Fight Navy Maneuvers Proceed Under Close Secrecy -Internment Camps Being Prepared in Hawaii For Japanese They Understand SWP Leaders in Mexico City Support Workers Struggle Stalinists Back Governor Murphy for Re-Election -Mazey, Head of Briggs Auto Local, Alone in Opposition Short Memories Curran Aids Navy Recruiting Action Martin, Kenyon, Hays Join Beal Defense Group -Many Join in Nationwide Movement for His Liberation More Prominent Joiners Loones Ouster Uncovers Strife in Seamen's Union Attacks Editor, Stalinists Lenient to Opportunists Allentown Project Reopens as Result of Militant Action Appeal Army New Subs--Week ending March 25th Britain Not Yet Ready to Fight Hitler -Chamberlain Declines Role of Savior of "Democracy" No Advance Commitment Stalin Proposal Dismised Democracy and Fascism Loves Peace Too -Neville Chamberlain (Photograph) Preventive War Possible Labor Traitors Busy No Opposition Yet Consider Arbitration Board to Settle Rubber Disputes Arrested Photographer a Stalinist Sympathizer -Ossip Garber, Held in Rubens Passport Fraud, Is Well-Known in C.P. Periphery by Junius A Known Stalinist Arrest Confirms "Appeal" Family's Mouth Shut Passport photos for Mr. and Mrs. "Donald L. Robinson" (Perhaps made by Ossip Garber) Fund for China Mounts to $143 French Technicians Denounce the Trials Soviet Union Notes -Purge Goes On--New Trial of Red Army Generals is in Prospect--Soviet Deputies Begin to Get the Axe by John G. Wright Stalin Intensifies Purge Sidelights on the Last Frame-Up Vyshinsky on Zinoviev In 1925 Bravo Minneapolis! The Gainesville Speech Stalinist Gangsterism Lynn Gets Taste of "Democracy" at Meeting on Moscow Frame-ups Stalinist "Democracy" Woman Pushed Around The Only War to End War! by Carlo (Political Cartoon) A Letter from China Chiang and the U.S.S.R. Time Not Ripe "Left" Trickery All Favored Surrender 15 Apr. 9, 1938 Roosevelt Speeds War Plans -Vast Army Games to Help Make Country War-Minded -Many Sided Preparations, Military, Naval, and Diplomatic, Are Pointing U.S Toward New World Conflagration -Will Build Super-Warships Hull Reveals Purpose Another War Move Revolutionary Course in Spain Can Check Franco -Politicians Scurry for Safe Cover -Scapegoats Sought For Series of Heavy Defeats ` Prieto Dumped Pozas Led Terror "Anarchist Sabotage!" International Solidarity Palestine C.P. Joins Fourth International W.A.A. Gathers in Convention -Progressive To Urge Militant Program as Reply to Policies of People's Fronters "The Successes" Fruits of Victory Political Jockeying Progressives Rally For a New Course Workers Hold Power Plants in Michigan -Murphy Steps in Again to Head off New Sitdown Strike Mexican Workers Greet Delegates of the Socialist Workers Party Against Imperialism Challenges Toledano Union Leaders Speak Roosevelt Trims Sails in Oil Fight -Tries Tacking to Meet Threat of Storm in Mexico Silent on Threats Cárdenas' Note Cárdenas Was Willing British Are Losers Rickett's Role Effect on Workers For Mexico Liberation! Parade Today, Die Tomorrow! Conscious Preparation for War Meaning of "Preparedness" F.L.P. Becomes Cog in Roosevelt Machine -Stalinist–Benson Clique Presents Hand-Picked Convention with Class Peace Program Praise Roosevelt Stand on War Bernard at Work Stand on Relief Support Supreme Court A Packed Convention Senator Clarke Confirm N.Y. War Meeting At War Conclave? -Norman H. Davis (Photograph) Workers Resists Scab–Herding Police in Detroit Battle -Force Closing of Screw Plant -Thousands Join Strikers to Prevent Movement of Scabs Fight Wage Cut Scabs Escorted Electrical Workers Score Fine Victory Food Workers to Take Poll on April 12 Soviet Union Notes -Stalin's Bloody Purge Surpasses All Previous Bonapartist Excesses; Red Army Decimated; Soviet Transportation Disorganized by John G Wright The Purge and Progress The Purge and the Red Army The Crisis in Transportation Hook Blasts Moscow Frame-Ups in New York Radio Broadcast Testimony Proved False Stalin Does Not Believe Jersey Law Void, High Court Rules -Leaflet Distributors Need No Permits Chicago Office Workers Reject C.P. Attempt to Oust Organizer Why Stalinists Won Committees Disintegrate Proposal Voted down Members––On Guard! Chinese Garment Workers Strike in San Francisco 20,000 Furriers Tie Up N.Y. Shops -Industry Paralyzed by Strike Action National Committee Plenum Meeting in N.Y. Next Week Pastor Holmes Confirms "Appeal" Story on Strong She Got Indignant Go Ahead––File ! A.P.L. Sec'y Gives Backing to Beal Group -Rose Sends Letter of Support to Defense Committee Newsmen on Coast Vote Strike Action Marine Unions Hit by New Fink Hall -Crews Shipped Out by Maritime Body Widick Speaks to Farmers in Olivia April New International Contains Timely Articles Appeal Army Subs Bundle Order Increase New Crisis Looms as Blum Totters Again -Right Prepares Coup in France -National Union Government Will Pave Way for Repression of Workers to Help Capital Meet Deepening Crisis By Argus Clashes Loom A Danger Signal C.P. on Armaments Program of National Union Back at Starting Point Fund for Chinese Comrades Mounts Ta-tu, Indo-Chinese Militant, Held in Prison of People's Front People's Front Repression Arrested and Expelled Moutet Orders Suppression Is Paralyzed Grand Jury Indicts Two in Rubens Mystery Case -Garber, Sharfin, Known As C.P. Supporters Or Members by Junius Garber Indicted New Names Enter Sharfin Evades Questions Fall Guy -Ossip Garber (Photograph) Stalinists Keep Mum Gerson, Meet Gerson! Reorganization Bill A Letter from China by Fu Ling A Lesson from History Chiang's Danger Masses Feared Stalinist Slanders Protested Regroupment Begins Kuomintang Criticized 16 Apr. 10, 1938 Unemployment Gets No Lead at WAA Meet -N.Y. Convention Skirts All Issues Vital for Jobless LaGuardia's Advice "Democratic" Processes Lasser on Roosevelt Stalinists Run Riot Charge Retracted S.P. Delegates Switch C.P. Slate Elected 150,000 French Workers out on Strike To Defy Daladier -Red Flag Flies Again Over Paris Factories As Workers Resist Reactionary Offensive; Communists Vote for Daladier Floodgates Open Accord with Rome Looms Daladier's Aims Dangerous Weaknesses Threatens Workers -Premier Deladier (Photograph) Labor Playing Pennsylvania Boss Politics -Lewis Sets Out to Take over Democratic Party Machine Roosevelt Steers Clear Stalinists Back Democrats Plenum of S.W.P. Postponed One Week Nippon Drive Bog Down in Central China -Chiang Kai-Shek Given Absolute Powers by Congress Against Great Odds Congress Seals Dictatorship The Priests of Half-Truth By Leon Trotsky Reed and..... Duranty Logic of Class Struggle Opposites Identified Panorama of Narrowness Obliged to Veer Again Their World U.S. Puts Off Freedom for Philippines -War Strategy in Orient Causes Revision of Plans Concession to Bourgeoisie Promise of Independence Bourgeoisie Crawls Warning to Japan Against All Imperialism Mink, Well-Known G.P.U. Assassin, Is En Route to Mexico -Notorious Stalinist Agent Proceeds South Via Galveston; Served As Terror Chief for G.P.U. In Spain -Trotsky's Life Is Menaced! -Stalinist Hirelings Aim for Trotsky by Max Shachtman Leon Trotsky (Photograph) Worried in Moscow He Killed Berneri Preceded by Other Agents Why Is Mink Going to Mexico? 12 SWPers Injured by Hoodlum Attack in Chicago Will Improve Panama Canal for War Use -$200,000,000 Voted for Widening; Nicaragua Plan Dropped For War Vessels Offensive Aims Revealed A.B.B. of War Strategy All for Wall Street Teachers Union Ousted by Joint Committee -Company Union Type of Organization Moves With Reactionary Wave; Conciliatory Methods of Local 5 Prove Bankrupt Line-up With reaction Demand Reorganization Oppose False Policy Militant Slate Rochester Unions Begin Organizing Jobless Workers -AFL Affiliates Support Drive to Unite Unemployed First Charter Granted Fur Strike Ends Its Second Week Stalinists Turn Out for St. Louis Rally NMU Opposition Shows Lack of Clarity in Poll -Various Elements Mixed in "Rank and File Pilot" Group Fly Progressive Colors Militant Group Weakened C.P. Seeks to Prevent United May Day Parades -Strait-jacketed Committees Exclude Militants from Meetings in Boston, Lynn, Newark to Prevent Unity * Boston Revolutionists Barred * Same Tactics in Lynn Crash Conference Stalinists Isolated * Barred in Newark Regimented Vote Contact Unions American League Fails to Get Response in Yorkville The Representation Newark Union Adopts Anti-War Resolution Appeal Army Sharfin, Garber Released on Bail Where is Juliet Poyntz, Missing Now for a Year?--Tresca Links Disappearance to Agents of G.P.U.; Stalinists Maintain Tight-lipped Silence Had Reason to Fear Stalinists Keep Silent All for Wall Street Where Is She? -Juliet Stuart Poyntz (Photograph) History of Polish C.P. Undergoes Refurbishing by Ernest Erber History Rewritten Factionalism a Crime How They Lied Workers Begin to Drift, Disgusted, from Communist Party Ranks Everywhere Kick Over Traces Defy C.P. "Discipline" Attacks C.P. Policies Soviet Union Notes -Red Army and Navy Feel Effects of Purge--New Party Elections to be Held to Fill Vacant Posts by John G. Wright Crisis in the Armed Forces Admirals Given Liquidation Order Recent Developments in the Soviet Union The Eleventh Hour Blessed Are the Peace-Makers French Workers Demonstrate Their Might (Photograph shows workers occupying the Renault motor works) Back Numbers of N.I. on Sale 17 Apr. 23, 1938 Britain and Italy Sign Robber Pact -Open Road for Bloc of "Democratic" and Fascist States Both Sides Keen Stalinist "Theory" Upset British Interests Threatened Await Franco Victory Soviet Union Isolated Took the Pot –Mussolini (Photograph) French Sit-In Strikers Told to End Fight -Difficult Choice Now Faces Centrists in That S.F.I.O. S.F.I.O. Split Workers Challenge Midwest Boss Drive Against Labor False Rumors Dunne's Fighting Speech CIO Decision to Form National Body Brings Unity Issue Forward -Six-Month Interval Provided to Give Hillman Chance to Make New Peace Overtures; Leaders Fed up with C.P. by James P Cannon Unity Still on Agenda Hillman and Conciliation Unions Want Democracy Deal with Browder Situation in New York Takes a Long Step -John L Lewis (Photograph) Illinois C.P. Backs Kelly's Man for Senate -Apes Labor Non-Partisan League in Democratic Primary Fight -Back Igoe and Other Machine Primary Candidates by Albert Gates Democrats Split Scene of Struggle Mud-slinging Match Only One Dilemma C.P. Opposes Lucas "The Chief Task" Divided Victory Roosevelt Seeking Fresh Panaceas to Check Depression * But His Spending Cure-All Is Just Another Quack Remedy -Workers Will Pay Against the Tide Will Benefit Capitalists New Burdens Loom * Proclaims U.S. Primacy in Western Hemisphere -Roosevelt Warns off All Foreign Interests from Latin America: LaGuardia Gives Forthright Expression to Imperialist Aims Warning to All Have-Nots at Work Playing Two Sides Full Settlement Sought America for the Exploiters LaGuardia Program Toward Real War Fruit Growers Open Parley After Workers Vote Strike Score First Gain Determined to Strike Militants in Phila. Fight Red-Baiting -Leaders of ILGWU Local Try to Cover Their Own Bankruptcy Conditions Grow Worse Members Wake Up Another Falsehood Hoodlums attack Cleveland SWPers Steel Workers Net Gains in Jersey Strike -Crucible Strikers Win Concessions After Militant Fight No Strike Concession Improved Situation Jersey WAA Rejects May Day Stooge Role SWP Alone Boycotted Boss Party Primaries in Chicago -Long-standing Tradition in Labor Movement Borne Forward by Revolutionists in Party Call St. Paul Unionists Oppose War Plans -Stalinists Unite with Racketeers in Election Lynn Foodworkers in Second Strike Correction Appeal Army Dunne Raps Bernard for Quitting Beal Defense -Minneapolis Union Leader Rips Congressman's Arguments to Pieces on Issue of Defending Class-War Prisoner For or Against? Where Truth Lies Demands Investigation Appeal for Funds (The Non-Partisan Committee for the Defense of Fred Beal issued an appeal for funds to help organize the legal aspects of the Beal Defense) Famous German Actress is Shot in Moscow Without Public Trial Attempted Suicide Played Character Roles Mass Meeting in N.Y. Backs Mexico Labor -S.W.P. Delegates Given Greeting on Return from South Trip International Support Needed New Panaceas Have Failed Resolution Adopted Enough of Mud! Enough of Blood! By Alfred Rosmer Commission Exposes Lies The Real Facts Stalin's Reasons New Falsehoods Needed Protest Widening Unit Quits Communist Party -Denounces Moscow Frame Ups Capitalists Ask for Doles to Bolster Sagging Output Levels To Hide Decline Production Index China Fund Nears Its Goal of $200 The Right of Asylum Whose Morals? Street-walkers of the G.P.U. -An Editorial The Good Neighbor Policy by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Stalin's Trial as a Terrorist Demanded of League by Trotsky, letter from Leon Trotsky Right to Be Heard G.P.U. Terrorism Attempts in Mexico Stalin at the Head Y.C.L. Supports U.S. Imperialism A Personal Note -The Pot Without Gold by Max Shachtman 18 Apr. 30, 1938 May Day - A Day of Struggle! -SWP Summons Workers for May Day Rally -Revolutionists Will Not Attend Patriotic Show of the Stalinists Will Parade Fraudulent United Front Offers Made Objections Raised Ultimatum Issued Make May Day Labor's Day! Reaction Hits Labor U.S. Capitalism Crippled Where Are We Marching? Labor is Invincible Down Tools! by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Nazi Shadow Deepens Over Czechoslovakia -Hitler Makes New Threats as Britain Pushes Its Plans to Strike Bargain With Nazis Embraces Nazi Leadership Directed Against U.S.S.R. S.W.P. Plenum Maps Out Future Party Activity Harry Bridges Orders Union-Smashing Drive Against Coast Sailors -Whole Future of Maritime Unions at Stake On Clear ut Issue of Collaboration or Class Struggle Policy Bridges' Order Bogus Ruling Opposition in I.L.W.U. Fakers' Aims The Opposition Fink-herder -Harry Bridges (Photograph) Our Greetings and our Tribute -To Prisoers of the Class War Greet Tom Mooney! To the Fighters in Spain To Comrade Ta Tu-Thau Support the National Struggles! Progressive Painters Fight Bureaucrats -Groups in Ten Locals Meet to Map Campaign -Thugs Beat Up Militant in Local 51; Members Are Outraged Riot at Local 51 Throttled Discussion Luttenberg Slugged Typo Workers Reject Fight Against C.I.O. -Reject Assessment Order and Demand Poll On Issue Referendum Demanded Blow to Green Machine Trend Reversed Auto Workers Fight Against Wage Cutting -Strikes Meet Bosses' Plan to Break Unions Bosses Determined Explosion Due Goodrich Union Defeats Plans for Wage Cuts -Akron Bosses Overplay Hand in Rubber Parleys Want Books Examined Shepard Line Ships West Coast Sailors Japan Starts New Drive in Central China -Seeks to Wipe Out the Defeat in Southern Shantung Dissensions and Difficulties Striking Power Comrades in China Acknowledge Aid Left Wing Forces Issue at Canadian Convention -Commonwealth Federation Displays Bureaucratic Methods at Do-Nothing Sessions by E. Robertson Group's Action Reduced 50 Per Cent Wife of Ex-C.P. Head Held by the G.P.U. 150 Gather at S.W.P. Dinner -Gala Event to Greet N.C. Members Police Seize Arms from Mexican C.P. Soviet Union Notes -Council of People's Commissars Feels New Blows--Denny Discovers Destruction of Party Apparatus in Soviet Union by John G. Wright Purge in the Council of People's Commissars The Destruction of the C.P.S.U. Sidelights on Party "Elections" Meet the Nazi Thugs! Kerensky and Stalin Lynn SWP Supports Sharaf Strikers T.U. Unity Needed In Coming Class Battles by Arne Swabeck Conflict Overshadowed Independence a Fact Those "Too Old" Bosses on Offensive LaFollette Prepares Third Party Attempt for 1940 by Frances Merill Third Party Aspirations What They Want Not a Labor Party Could Not Represent Labor Tram Workers Strike in Columbus New International May Issue Appears 19 May 7, 1938 SOCIALIST APPEAL OFFICIAL WEEKLY ORGAN OF THE SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY EDITOR: MAX SHACHTMAN ASSOCIATE EDITORS; HAROLD ROBERTS, FRANK GRAVES BUSINESS MANAGER: S. STANLEY Hitler Seeks to Mend Axis by Rome Visit -Britain Anticipates His Move by Concluding French Alliance To Pool Resources Hasten Franco's Victory Czechoslovakia Deserted France Loses Indians Given New Taste of Democracy Seek to Oust Sailors from Maritime Body -Bridges Moves to Expel S.U.P. from Coast Federation Attacks on Lundeberg Palestine Communist Party Members Denounce Frame-up Stalin Befouls Movement "Back to Leninism" LaFollette Third Party Movement Would Check Workers' Independence -National Progressive Party, Launched by Scion of Wisconsin Dynasty, Seeks to Head Off Labor's Own Political Action Cool Reception Windy Words Reactionary Policy Boss Hague's Police Kidnap Norman Thomas -Workers' Own Action is Needed to Combat Jersey Fuehrer Vicious Assaults Workers' Initiative Needed Government Tax Program Hits Labor -Roosevelt Measure Gives Relief Only to the Exploiters -Threats to Load Major Crisis Burdens on Bosses Evaporate in Congress Bill Slashing by David Cowles Relieve Capitalisms Role of the State Wage-cuts Speed-up Taxes and Spending Stalinists Start Fight to Capture or Smash United Auto Workers -Frankensteen, Browder's Candidate to Replace Homer Martin, Issues Open Challenge; Board Meets This Week -Would Crush Union Democracy Faces Fight -Homer Martin (Photograph) Would Crush Groups Frankensteen Switches Seeks Dictatorship Code of Servility Muzzle for Union Sugar Coated Pill Backing for Murphy Warning Given AFL Uses Dual Union Tactics to Fight CIO -Charters Reactionary Miners' Union in Illinois Dual Union Moves I.L.G.W.U. Position Rank and File Committee Brings In NMU Agreement U.A.W. Launches Dramatic Section Rochester Unemployed Win Payments in Cash WAA Frustrates Plot to Expel Rasmussen SWP Holds Enthusiastic May Day Meeting in N.Y. -More Than 500 Cheer Demands for Class Struggle Policy; YPSLs Hold Outdoor Rally Workers Will Struggle What Happened Before C.P. Celebrates May Day With Patriotic Parades -Militant Traditions of Labor's Day Continue Under Banner of Fourth International Patriotic Parade In Philadelphia Chicago Holds Rally Banquet in Cleveland Mob Attacks Y.P.S.L. Speakers in Jamaica Coast Office Workers Fight Bridges' Blackmail -He Threatens to Withdraw C.I.O. Support from Union Unless It Knuckles Under by Kathleen Walker Bridges Threatens Three Charges Listed Bridges Packs Meeting Snatch Majority Appeal Army Workers of All Races Must Unite Against Fascism in Czechoslovakia An Ironic Outcome Communist Party Failure Class Struggle Abandoned Germany's Stake is Vast Military Resistance Idle Threat Militant Students Hold Large Anti-War Rallies -Resistance to Patriotic Degeneration of Annual Anti-War Strikes is Widespread Ready Response City College Strike Y.P.S.L. Meetings Mass Meeting on Spain Soviet Union Notes -Election Call for R.S.F.S.R. Seen as a Move for Extension of Purge; Shortage of Primary Goods Still Prevails by John G. Wright Stalin's "Elections"--A Cover for Wilder Purges The Party Purge Shortage of Necessities LaFollette's New Party China's Victories Rubber Union Considers New NRLB Project Labor Has Strong Arms, Too by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Inside the N.Y. Painters Union -The Painting Industry Today (First in a series on conditiopns among painters in New York and the problems of militants in the Painters Union) Difficulties of Organization Effect on Wages Speed-Up Aggravated Job Competition Favoritism Practiced YPSL Committees Will Slug It Out (Y.P.S.L. National Committee versus the District Committee in a baseball game) S.W.P. Labor Secretary Gives Account of Tour by B.J. Widick, Labor Secretary, S.W.P. Attitude To Trials Fight for Existence Workers' Control Needed Characteristics of Detroit Stalinists Applaud In Minneapolis 20 May 14, 1938 Hague's Rule Still Awaits Real Challenge -Farmer's–Labor Congressman, Acting on Advice of Stalinist I.L.D., Fail to Make Good on Threat to Defy New Jersey Dictator -Free Speech Fight Imperative "I Am the Law" -Mayor Hague (Photograph) Police Fill Square Congressman Stay Away Motivates Back-Down Cops Were Pleased A.F. of L. Bosses Back Hague Terror League Serves to Consecrate Ethiopian Rape -Italian Conquest Will Be Legitimized at Geneva China Pleads in Vain Mussolini Wants Time Workers Are Ready Stalinist "Audacity" Y.P.S.L. Members Arrested at Street Meeting in N.Y. Workers! Unite All Forces Against the Union Wreckers! by James P. Cannon The Workers Must Be Prepared Crisis Aggravates Union Problems The Auto Union Situation Support Martin In Other Unions The Sheriff Knocks Lifeguards of Capital Devaluation of Franc to Raise Cost of Living -Daladier Move Strikes Blow at Workers' Standards Big Business Asks Curb On Trade Union Rights -Knudsen and Others Sound Off At Chamber of Commerce Session in Washington "Unfair" to Bosses Union Smashing Was Issue Knudsen and Irresponsibility Wants Strikes Outlawed Appeal Salesmen Are Threatened Toledo White Collar Workers Put Progressives in Office Martin Balks Frankensteen Plot in U.A.W. -Browder's Candidate for Union Presidency Gets Rebuff at Executive Board Meeting; Stalinists Begin to Squirm -Union-Busters Strike Snag Weather-Vane Frankensteen Martin Group Carries Strike Problem Up Union to Fight Against Wage-Cuts Bridges Thugs Attack Pickets on West Coast -Revolt Movement Grows Among Rank and File Longshoremen Bosses Fare Badly Daily Worker Retreats from Anti-Martin Fight to Escape UAW Wrath -Stalinists Change Their Tune Overnight as News From Detroit Presages Failure for Their Plot to Capture Auto Union, by B.J. Widick, Labor Secreary S.W.P. C.P. Squirms Terms of Deal Reuther's Role C.P. Covering Tracks New Deals Ahead Rank an File Revolted Worker Paints Revealing Picture of Conditions in Ford Factories Lay-offs and Pay Cuts More Speed-Up Police Regime Installed Lesson Learned Hillman Hints at New Attempt to Effect A.F.L.-C.I.O. Unity Toledo Militant is Vindicated by Union C.I.O. to Organize Lynn WPA Workers Radio Union Votes Against Boss War Goodrich Workers Vote Ten-One Against Wage Cut Plan Appeal Army Cafeteria Union Bosses Sell Out Hard-Won Gain -Job Security Sacrificed by Agreement to Refer Discharge Cases to "Impartial" Board Stalinist Arguments Militant Workers Meet Progressives Charged German Centrists Give Bleak Conference Report -London Bureau, Uniting Miscellaneous European Groups, Fails to Make Headway Masses Absent To Follow N.L.P. New Allies New International for May on Stands Max Eastman Sues the Daily Worker Cowley Labored -And He Brought Forth some Mice "Enemies of Man" Will Cavort at Pioneer Shindig 200 French Communists Hear Trials Denounced -Rappaport, Ex-Party Leader, Denounces Stalin's Totalitarianism at Paris Gathering Marxism Vs. Stalinism Totalitarian Cruelty Fastens Responsibility Unite Against Hague! -Form Workers Defense Committees! -An Editorial Hague Gets Away With It Surrender Without Battle Inside the N.Y. Painters Union -In the Grip of Racketeers (Part 2 of 4) Graft Flourished Kick-backs Paid Dual Tactics of C.P. Stalinists Change Leon Trotsky Challenges British Labor Party on Oil Land Expropriation (Letter from Leon Trotsky to the London Daily Herald on the subject of the British government's demand for return of the oil property of the Mexican Eagle Oil Co., recently expropriated by the Cardenas Administration) Imperialist Cynicism A Robber Clique Picture of Oilfields Spain and Mexico 21 May 21, 1938 Stalinists Put to Flight by UAW Board -Frankensteen-Browder Combination Collapses Completely; Union Errs, However, In Supporting Governor Murphy -Program Gets Unanimous Vote On Factionalism Real Democracy Economic Crisis Opposes War Reasons for Retreat Both Misfired No Support for Murphy! Progressives Show Gains in Painters' Poll -Get Majority in Three Locals in Union Referendum Close in Local 51 Where Stalinists Scored Paper Appears "No Riders!" by Carlo (Political Cartoon) U.S. Imperialism Shows Aerial Might Over N.Y. -Japan Envisioned in Maneuvers as Actual Enemy in Coming War; Air-fleet Defects to Be Used As Lever for More War Appropriations Farmingdale Blacked Out Headed for War In the June "New International" -Trotsky on "Their Morals and Ours" Methods, Aims Discussed Not an Abstraction Importance of Aim Our Next Week Coast Sailors Voting on AFL Entry Proposal -Stalinists Wrecking Drive in CIO Forces Seamen to Seek Support Chamberlain Seeking New Status Quo -Wants Understanding with Germany at the Cheapest Price "Democrats" vs. Aggressors Hold Secret Talks Empire Cracking Up Election Shows Trend Mexico Ends Its Relations with Britain -Action Follows Insolent Demands by Britain; American Unions Must Give Strong Support to Mexican Workers -Fascist Rebellion Fomented Broader Considerations Concentrating Against Cedillo Revolutionary Position Cease the Blockade Integralistas Ape Hitlerites in Brazil Coup -Putsch Against Vargas Recalls Attack on Dollfuss in 1934 Familiar Methods The Integralistas UAW Head Supports Mexican Strikers UAW Adopts 20 Point Program of Activity Vigilantes Attack WPA Picket Lines Stalinist Thugs Busy in Akron N.Y. Teachers' Union Fights Counsel Edict -Unionists Have Duty to Back Move for Reinstatement Reinstatement Sought Ford "Union" Refuses to Leave Scene -Workers Vote Affiliation to U.A.W. But Company Union Lives On McDowell Contradicted Slugged and Beaten Wages and Markets Cleveland Relief Clients Sit Down Amalgamated Urges Unity of C.I.O., A.F.L. -Clothing Workers Hear Pleas for Peace Among Unions Philadelphia SWP Activists Confer Appeal Army Toledo Unions Moved to Aid Struggle of Jobless -Growing Crisis Puts Organization of Unemployed on Agenda of Industrial Council Crisis Deepening Militancy Curbed Organize the Unemployed! Inside the N.Y. Painters' Union -Stalinist Wreckers Move in (Part 3 of 4) Machine Control In Cahoots With Bosses Unemployed Problem Union Democracy Vote Stealing Union Divided Shachtman Talks at Boston Meet World Bank Hits Myths of New Deal -Report Shows Futility of Planning under Capitalism Upswing Fails Stalinist Deny It On Mothers' Day C.P. Corral Sons for War The Marchers AFL Takes Unions Out of Labor Party 600,000 Affected Is Bluecher the Next on Stalin's Death List -Purge Hits Closest Aides and New Batch of High Officers; Judicial System Found Filled With Criminals New Army Changes Soviet "Justice" Anti-War Motion Gets New Support Lewis Conceals Anti-Labor Acts Behind Left Talk -Speech at A.C.W. Meet Designed to Keep His Influence Reflects Workers' Mood Pseudo-radical Oratory Gas Workers Gain in New Contract Hague Rule is "Local Police Matter"-F.D.R. -Roosevelt Skirts Pleas for Action Against Jersey Fuehrer He Criticized Hague Roosevelt Declines to Act Call to Labor The Wages and Hours Bill Untouchables On the Ludlow Amendment –Statement of the National Committee, SWP "Preparing the Shot!" by Burck (Political cartoon reprinted from the "Daily Worker") One in Six Depends on Relief, Says Hopkins by David Cowles Drop in the Bucket Problem Intensified Will Cut Relief Menace of Fascism On Housing -An Editorial 6,000,000 Homes Are Needed New York's Needs For a Real Housing Program 22 May 28, 1931 Smash Fascism in Mexico! -Workers Must Mobilize to Fight Cedillo -Fascist General Aspiring to Role of Mexican Franco, Has Backing of British and American Oil Companies -Break Washington's Blockade Fights Revolt -President Cardenas (Photograph) G.P.U. Stages Frame-Up Trial in Barcelona -Charges Seven Militants With Assassination -Stalin-Yezhof Methods Applied in Spain Against Revolutionists Who Have Been in Front Ranks Against Franco -Bolshevik-Leninists Accused Accused Militants One Escaped In Barcelona Prison If the Martyrs Could Speak -For Workers Defense! The Memorial Day Massacre (When 10 workers died at police hands during a strike at Republic Steel in South Chicago, Photograph) 9,000 Rubber Workers Quit Akron Plants -Goodrich Plants Struck in Fight Against Wage Cuts by B.J. Widick, Labor Secretary S.W.P. All Grievances Up Firestone Contract Renewed Union Positions Better An Open Letter -To Members of the Communist Party Relief Crisis in Cleveland Still Unsolved -City, State Authorities Pass the Buck While Jobless Starve -Workers Alliance Fails to Give Jobless a Lead One in Three on Relief Twelve Cents a Day Demonstration Opposed Unity in Censorship War Menace Looming in Czech Crisis -Britain, France Act to Forestall Forceful Hitler Coup Anglo-French Action Relief Ceases as "Recession" Hits Chicago -34,000 Jobless Families Face Starvation as Funds Fail Chicago Case Workers' Union Falls Down Miserably in New Relief crisis by L. Malgrecki Second Crisis in Two Years Board Reverses Stand Climax of Years' Impotence Causes of Bankruptcy Forbidden to Strike Union Becomes an Office Lack of Union Democracy A Program of Action Bridges Group Backs Bosses' Mass Meeting -Open Shop Employers Offered Forum by Frisco C.I.O. Boss Plan Rejected Desires Coincide Next Issue to Report Congress Appeal Army USSR Entry Into IFTU is Barred -Woll and Citrine Lead in Blocking Union Affiliation Soviet Isolation Increased A Pertinent Question Inside the N.Y. Painters' Union -Who Are the Wreckers? (4th installment of the series, which concludes next issue) Conditions in Industry Deals With Bosses Union Rights in Danger Not Red, Yellow Seeking Alliances Fissure Opens in Chinese C.P. Ranks Slanders Against Chen Tu-Hsui Repudiated by Noted Chinese Scholars -Stalinist Calumnies That He is Japanese Agent Indignantly Denounced in Hankow Public Statement Hit Stalinist Lying End This Slander Howling for Blood Chinese Comrades Acknowledge Fund Gov't Starts Harlan Mine Owners Trial -Long Record of Terror Brings Federal Prosecution Charge Conspiracy Trial Follows Exposure Long Fight Seen U.S. to Increase Military Forces Revvv-olution? No Thank You, Gerson Pleads Gerson and Socialism Who Owns Jefferson? Use Tear Gas on Duluth Pickets Orr Tells of Spain at Louisville Meet Roosevelt is Forced to Take Notice of Hague -Investigators Hunt for "Conspiracy" Against Democratic Rights in Realm of the Jersey City Fuehrer Roosevelt's Hand Forced More Anti-Hague Moves End in Sight The Pennsylvania Primaries The Relief Crisis A "Peace" Banquet The Spanish "United Front" by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Felix Morrow Writes a Marxist Study of the Events in Spain -Revolution and Counter-Revolution in Spain by Felix Morrow, Pioneer Publishers, reviewed by Ernest Erber New Facts Presented The Summary Once More -On Housing -An Editorial One for Every 100 Needed There is Money Enough! How the Plutocrats Live Rich Must Be Made to Pay 23 Jun. 4, 1938 Organizer Kills Brown in Insane Fit -President of Minneapolis Drivers" Union Shot by Demented Union Employee; Great Crowd Honors Him at Funeral -Midwest Labor Mourns Loss Statement by Union Sinister Possibility Firemen Back Progressives; Vote Merger With Sailors Minneapolis Labor Pays Final Tribute to Brown -Thousands Gather at Headquarters of Drivers' Local 544 for Last Rites Honoring Murdered Union Leader by Carlos Hudson Dunnes Speak Bosses Hated Him Vincent Dunne's Tribute Farewell to Bill Bill Brown (Photograph) Harlan Miners Accuse Bosses of Thug Rule -Court Hears Stories of Terror From Union Witnesses Sheriff Heads Thugs Blacklist at Work No Householders' Rights Vicious Brutality Quick Action Checkmates Gen. Cedillo -But Fascist Danger in Mexico Continues to Be Acute Imperialist Pressure Continues Smash Economic Blockade Internal Meeting Striking Goodyear Workers Fight Police Terror, Score Gains * Akron Militant Tells of Big Picket Line Battle = Police Brutally Attack Goodyear Pickets with Gas Bombs; Workers Make Heroic Defense Against "Law and Order" Thugs -Strike Ended by Compromise Arrangement by R. Ferguson [Robert Treash] Battle is On Workers Unprepared Police Fire Wildly Form Defense Squad * Compromise Settlement Accepted; Showdown is Postponed -100 Are Hurt Events of Strike Police Attack Suddenly Unity in Defense The Tide Turns Roosevelt Not Mentioned Recalls 1936 Strike Arrests Announced Detroit Cops Gas and Club C.I.O. Pickets -Workers Buil Barricade to Halt Movement of Scabs Coast SWPers and Stalinists in Anti-Nazi Demonstration The Lessons of Akron -Organize Workers Defense! by B.J. Widick, Labor Secretary S.W.P. Unity Achieved The Second Lesson Defense is Necessary Furriers Score in Strike Settlement Higher Pay Won by P.R. Dock Workers Use of Army, Navy Urged to Ban Sitdowns -Senator Rants Against Sitdown Tactic as Bosses Applaud Would Bar Sit-downs C.I.O. Hits Measure Relief A La Roosevelt! -Single Men Are Barred From N.Y. Relief Rolls -Jobless Client Told to Look for Maintenance to Fellow Roomer on W.P.A.; $55.78 Enough Per Month for Two, Says Official (Photograph of a letter from the Case Supervisor above article) Morrell Denied Relief Against Discrimination Ohio Teachers Balk at Attempted Steamroller -Convention Quickly Adjourned After Uproar Over Stalinist Move to Ram Through Changes in the Union Constitution by Blake Lear [C.K. Stewart] Meeting Adjourned The Stalinist Plot Appeal Army Japanese Imperialism Hurtles Toward Ruin in in China -Collapse Brought Closer by Every Fresh "Victory" -Creation of New "War Cabinet" Reflects Growing Crisis by Lo Sen New Battle in Lanfeng Shift in Tokyo Rising Cost of Living Taxes Skyrocketing Premier Konoye (Photograph) British Gloating An Important Beginning -All-American-Pacific Pre-Conference of the Fourth International by Max Shachtman Comintern an Obstacle Movement's Growth Mandated Delegates Our Obligations Organizational Steps South Africans Donate $62.50 to China Fund Jamaica Strikers Are Terrorized by British -Army and Police Go Into Action as Exploited Slaves of "Democratic" Imperialists Tie Up Colony in Militant Strikes Three Killed Starvation Wages For National Liberation Hague Again Frustrates Meeting Plan -C.I.O. Must Take Lead in Struggle Against Jersey Fuehrer Lynch Spirit Kindled May Block Struggle C.I.O. Action Needed Trotsky Article Features Lively June Issue of "New International" The C.P. Convention Stalinists in Convention by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Hague's Gangster Rule Nourished by Roosevelt New Deal Patronage by James Raleigh Know Who Will Pass Democracy in Jersey Not Big Enough New Deal Gravy Recalcitrants Removed Roosevelt Needs Hague Jury Packed In the N.Y. Painters' Union -Fight the Wreckers! (The fifth and concluding article in this series) Advance War Aims Against the Wreckers Committee in Action Election Versus Appointment The Fight Is On 24 Jun. 11, 1938 Akron-Detroit-Newark -The Workers Can Make Only One Answer! Assault in Akron What "Free Speech" Means Labor Must Defend Itself German Trotskyists Get Long Prison Sentences Weinstock Defeated by Own Local Labor Guard Must Answer Hague Menace -Thomas Meeting Broken Up by Mobsters in Newark Police Aid Mobsters Workers' Meeting Banned Longo Sentenced Petitions Won't Do The Fight for Relief (Photograph showing police brutality at a demonstration) City-Wide Relief Sit-In Called for N.Y. * Alliance Progressive Group Demands Militant Program -Local Relief Appropriation Slash Forces Plan to Bring Pressure on Authorities by George Milton Sit-In Planned Council Meeting Last Year's Sell-Out Militancy Alone Can Win Fire-Trap Deaths Militant Slogans Unwelcome * SWP Rallies Held to Protest Slum Firetrap Menace -Meeting Held at Scene of Fatal Blaze on Houston Street More Than a Score Hurt Wave of Indignation 500 Signed Petition Stalinist Action "Keeping America Out of War" by Max Shachtman What the Congress Failed to Do Imply Approval for "Defensive" Wars Adopt Classic Position of U.S. Imperialism Cover for Roosevelt War Preparations And Still They Become Patriotic U.S. Congress Reveals New Deal Futility -Capitalist Legislators Strip Wages and Hours Bill of Progressive Features, Display Impotence In Face of Deepening Crisis -Unity Shown on War Plans Wages and Hours Bill New Deal Bubble Burst Roosevelt Still on Top Unity for War New Evidence in Fight for Jailed Miners -Kentucky Governor Gets Proof That Photos Were Faked The Accusation Akron Defense Organ Created -Recent Battle on Picket Line Was Stimulant for Action Local 544 Leads in Battling for Unemployed in Minneapolis by Carl O'Shea Origin of the F.W.S. Attempts to Unite With W.A.A. Budget to Be Used for Computing Supplements to W.P.A. Earnings Direct Relief Close Check Kept Present Demands Relief in Minneapolis F.W.S. Effectiveness A Lesson for Labor Delegates Walk Out on L.N.P.L. Sessions in Ohio -Refuse to Accept Rule Barring 15 Steel Lodge Men Ruling Challenged Appeal Army National Appeal Campaign Workers Boo Employers' Plea for "Cooperation" -Bridges Praised for Smashing Picket Lines at San Francisco Meeting; Audience Shows Distinct Class "Bias" Cash Box Ideology Bridges Talks Left Call for Unity S.F. Warehouse Workers Vote to Quit C.I.O. Railroad Union Leaders Move in Wage Cut Crisis Without Ranks -Unionist Points Need for Planning United Action to Combat Employers' Offensive and Forestall Sell-out Maneuvers What is to Be Done? Action Must Be Planned For United Action Verbal Intransigence An Immediate Program 900,000 Rail Workers Face Big Pay Slash -Railway Labor Act Will Be Used to Bog Down Militant Action Back to 1932 Firm Stand Needed N.Y. Auto Builders Strike in 35 Shops Akron Teachers Demand Release for Fred Beal -Anti-War Resolution is Also Passed; Active Year Comes to End Teachers in Lead Office Union Session Sterile Under Gag Rule -Stalinist Leadership Concentrates on Keeping Opposition Silenced at Washington Office Workers' Session Opposition Baited New Constitution Concrete Proposals Kranis Opposed West Coast C.P. Has Hard Time Obeying New Dictum Help Refused to Dying Baby, Miner Tells Jury -Union Card Costs Miner Life of Infant Son as Company Doctor Neglects Child at Order of Harlan Mine Boss Bosses Suborn Perjury Damning Testimony Tells of Discrimination More Workers Killed as Jamaica Strike Spreads British Soldiers Patrol Jobs or Relief! "Aiding" the Loyalists Socialist Party and the A.L.P. Hague Will Be Ousted by Workers Offensive by James Raleigh Hopeless Courses No Real Conflict Receivership Weapon Runaway Shops Hollywood Bows to Orders on War Film 25 Jun. 18, 1938 Answer Hague and Harvey -With Workers' Defense An Admirer of Mussolini Thomas Courts Reactionaries SWP Intensifies Campaign Against Firetraps in N.Y. Profits in Death Death Lurks in Slums Landlords Are Safe Role of Stalinists Fight to Live Political Strike Staged in Newark WPA Workers to Have New Deal Pay Cut -Will Affect More Than 25,000 on Jobs in New York Leaders Back President To Picket "Reactionaries" When Roosevelt Comes C.P. Stooges Suspended by Martin to Forestall Bid for U.A.W. Control -Frankensteen and Four Others Are Affected by Order; Stalinists Violate Agreement to Observe 20-Point Program Martin Absent Stalinist Double-Cross Suspends Five -Homer Martin (Photograph) Membership Ignored Leaders Over-Confident Explanation Needed N.Y. Committee Launches Fund to Assist Persecuted Revolutionists Novack as Secretary Plight of Revolutionists Rush Ad Now! Japanese Air Raids Ravage China's Cities -Air Attacks on Canton Take Immense Toll of Human Life -China Bombings Show Japanese Imperialists Desperate to End War -Kuomintang Inaugurates Repressive Campaign to Silence Leftists as Invading Armies Press On for the Capture of Hankow Canton Unaided Repression Under Way Decisive Developments No Automatic Collapse Mass Movement Needed Capitulatory Moods Lesson of History 25,000 Slaughtered Danger of Repetition N.Y. Painters Deal Blow at C.P. Wreckers -Ousting of Weinstock from Top Post in District Council Marks High Point in Rank-and-File Revolt Against the Stalinists -Victory for Progressives -Weinstock Ouster Breaches Stalinist Union Domination Resentment Against Stalinists Rally to Stooge The Secret Ballot Resort to Usual Tactics A Brazen Frame-Up Accusers' Record The "Trotskyist" Charge Youthful Revolutionist is Arrested by GPU in Spain Purge Looms in NMU as Officials Lose Prestige -Curran Asks Outlawing of All Groups as Rank and File Seamen Reject Policies of Stalinist District Committee Pilot Echoes Curran Seamen Rebel Stalinists "Reply" Progressives in Culinary Union Establish Group -Ranks in Revolt Against Stalinists in Frisco Dishwashers Local Stalinist Record Appeal Army N.J. Bosses Glad CIO Fired Kaempf Unionist Jailed on Handbill ban -L.A. Police Arrest ILGWU Organizer, Set Bail at $600 N.Y. Jobless Prepare Action in New Crisis Figures Are Eloquent Sit-Ins Postponed 80,000 March in China on May Day Hull Reveals Real Aims of U.S. Diplomacy -Note to Japan Discloses Nature of "Friendship" for China Times Have Changed South American Problem To Combat Rivals Hypocritical Talk Social Crisis Grows as Business Indices Drop to levels of 1932 by Davis Cowles Economic Dictatorship Grows Administration's Role The Monopoly Inquiry Social Crisis Grows Harlan Witness Killed as Gov't Presses Case -Coal Operators Brazenly Use Old Terror Methods to Frame Alibis, But Witnesses Identify Night-Riding Murder Men Shot in Fight Efforts to Bribe Tells Gruesome Tale Narrow Escapes Terror Rages Against Spain's Revolutionists -Vicious Suppression Paves Way for "Compromise" With Franco; P.O.U.M. Organ Describes Horrors in Barcelona Prison In The "Model Prison" Inferno Breaks Loose A Prisoner Killed Last Gate Demolished Reprisals Begin Union Briefs Ford Plant Speed-Up South Organizes "Baneful Influence" Noah London Reported Executed in Moscow Helped Found The Freheit Stalinist Press Keeps Silent July New International to Have Article by Trotsky Progress in Akron Thomas in Queer Company Deport 'Em! Bloody Reign of Terror in Jamaica Still Continuing Stalinists Oust Selves from Anti-Nazi Drive Picketing Announced An Inspiration Exclusion Voted Stalinists Oust Themselves Mpls. Unions Show Method of Ending CIO-AFL Disputes -Jurisdiction Quarrel in Garages Settled by Firm Action by Carl O'Shea Background of Dispute None Better Organized Bosses Seize Chance Policy Committee Plan Stalinist Renege Chilean Stalinists Ally With Fascists Labor Action Needed 26 Jun. 25, 1938 An Urgent Appeal -Aid the Revolutionists! by James P. Cannon Puerto Rican Slavedrivers Balk at Wage-Hours Bill Sweated Industry Commissions Not Mentioned Refugee Fund is Welcomed Far and Wide -Enthusiastic Response Greets Formation of N.Y. Committee Willi Muenzenberg is Entered on Growing Blacklist of the G.P.U. On G.P.U. Blacklist Prospective Victim Silent Progressives Chalking Up New Scores in N.Y. Painters' Union Fight -Make Clean Sweep of offices in Local 892; Stalinist Campaign of Slander Fails to Halt Advance of Militant Candidates Clean Sweep Made Racial Prejudice Stirred Daily Worker Lies Stage a Burglary Labor Gains Smashed by Spain Gov't -Enterprises Are Handed Back to Exploiters as Fascists Advance Daladier Accedes Fascist Victory Desired Pictures Negrin Government Additional Troops Sent to Crush Jamaica Strike Commission Appointed Warn Against Agent of the GPU on The Coast -Suspicious Movements of Hanoff Are Noted in San Francisco CP Wreckers Force Splits in Maritime -Founding Organizations Withdraw From Pacific Federation After Bridges Packs Convention and Unseats Tacoma I.L.U. Delegation -Stalinist "Unity" is Exposed Constitution Violated A Hollow Shell Drive Against Militants The Issue Posed Glorifies Scab Action Curran Moves to Eliminate Rival Unions -Militant Organizations Are Threatened by Ray Proposal Owners Taken to Task Refusal Significant Stalinist Wreckers Act Concertedly to Smash Auto Workers' Union -Plunge Locals Into Pandemonium, Seek to Place International in Receivership in Order to Advance Rule or Ruin Policy Stalinist Program Victimization Pretense Democracy--Where? Stalinist Sabotage Receivership Sought The Real Struggle Unions Refuse Endorsement to Gov. Davey -Ohio Labor Federation Delegates Declare "Nothing Doing" Appeal Army A Veteran Passes -Rodney Salisbury Dead by Max Shachtman Passing Mourned -Rodney Salisbury (Photograph) Prominent as Leader Run for Governor S.W.P. Program Bonapartism Rules In France As Parliament is Sent on Vacation Working Class Stifled Tolerating Daladier Taste of National Union In a Blind Alley S.P Enters Third Period Left Wing Perspectives Anti-Hague Drive Launched by SWP Attack on Unions Alliance in Action How Fascism Begins Bosses on Offensive Labor Must Fight On to Struggle Mayor Hague Holds Stage in N. Jersey -Uses Forum of Court to Expound His Fascist Views on Labor Hague on Offensive Jersey Boss Sees Red Admires Roosevelt For a Real Struggle Attempt Made to Bar Appeal Sales Labor Book Shop Suggests Books for Militants Kuomintang in Crisis as Japanese Advance Up Yangtse to Hankow -U.S. Courts "Incidents" by Ordering Gunboats to Remain in Zone of Hostilities; Floods by Lo Sen U.S. Seeks "Incidents" Offer Britain Concession Value to Moscow Road to Victory Leaflet License Law to get Test Carter Mack Dies, Loss to N. Jersey Expropriate the Railroads! We Are Not Excited Where Anything Goes Spain Featured in N.I. for July Mexico and British Imperialism by Leon Trotsky Britain and Cedillo Ignorance and Deceit Britain and Slavery Two Aims Pursued Prompting from Moscow Workers, Support Mexico U.S. Will Fight in New War, Says N.Y. Times Voice of Authority U.S. Will Go to War Imperialist Frankness U.S. Rivals Warned The "Democratic Garb" 27 Jul. 2, 1938 Progressives Force Close Painters' Poll -Two Years of Weinstock Domination Finds Stalinists Hard Pressed to Win District Council Posts; Opposition Gains Impressive -Weinstock Gets 615 Majority Stalinist Majority Down Machine Vote Only Board's Opportunist Expulsion Aided Stalinists The Fight Goes On National Guard Stages Big Chicago War Demonstration Akron Labor Defense Hit by Stalinists -C.P. Press Calls United C.I.O.-A.F.L. Committee "Trotskyist Plot" by B.J. Widick Labor secretary, S.W.P. Launch Sniping Attack Seek to Wreck Defense Record of Militants We Ask Once More: Is Noah London Alive or Dead? More Comes to Light Family Refused Visa Union Busters Prepare Marine Federation for Strike-Breaking Course -Bridges' Machine Forces Through Anti-Union Program as Seafaring Crafts Quit Convention; Unions Protest Splitting tactics Dictatorial Powers Good Dose of Bridges Split Action Deliberate Cannot Endure Long 21 Union Men Get Year in Kentucky Jail -Teamster Organizer Sent to Penitentiary Under Old Statute Eight More Indicted First Case Recorded SP Advances Phony UAW Peace Plan -End of Factional War Proposed on Basis of the Former 20-Point Program Whose Violation Caused Frankensteen Suspension -Martin Not Battling Wreckers New Stalinist Move? Malignant Work Martin's Responsibility Split Menaces Union Libel Suit Against Daily Worker Shifts to M'pls Concerted Union Drive Needed to Oust Hague -A.F. of L.-C.I.O. Feud Must End so That Labor May Act Unitedly to Smash Dictatorial Rule of Would-be Hitler in New Jersey by James Raleigh Unions Are the Place Publicity Stunts A Dangerous Deal How to Organize Bill Brown -A Proletarian Fighter by James p. Cannon They Live On! College of Hard Knocks An Assiduous Student Had Indispensable Qualities Virtues Outweighed Failings Herald of the Future Omaha Court Arrests, Vags Union Official -Police Seize Organizer in Office, Search His Quarters Goldman Excluded Blow at Unionism Appeal Army Guild Convention Shows Newsmen's Big Gains -But Broun, Re-elected President, Moves t tie Membership to Imperialist War Chariot by Resolution on Collective Security Political Back-Sliding A Disastrous Idea Bob Minor and The Times -A Revealing Commentary That "Frank Commercial Interest" Stalinists Favor Imperialist War July New International is Finest Issue Yet Published Cleveland Workless in Desperate Plight On Guard Against Spy Scares! -An Editorial Virginia Workers Vote Strike to Force Pact Drive for Fund to Aid Revolutionists Gathers Momentum in Country Russian Speaking Comrades Form Club Soviet Economy Lags as Purge Intensified -Denny Succeeds Duranty as Cover-Up Man for Stalin; But Facts Show Bureaucracy is Digging Grave of Workers' Power by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Sukhomlin Out Everlasting Purge Duranty Style What We Learn Unfounded Optimism Trotsky on Lovestone -No Its Not the Same The Difference Explained Trial of Mensheviks Lovestone Knew the Truth Good-For-Nothing Mistakes and Mistakes Lovestone's Travels "We Communists Disdain to Conceal Our Aims" by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Unity Against the Union Wreckers! Opposition is Growing Movement on Coast Clarity is Needed Among the Painters A Lesson to Learn For Unity of Effort 28 Jul. 9, 1938 Jersey City -Lesson and Warning by Jmaes P. Cannon The Real Meaning of Hagueism C.I.O. Bureaucrats Debase Struggle Business Interests Behind Hague Publicity Stunts Helped Hague A Fight of National Significance Fight Cannot Be Delegated Death Claims Otto Bauer in French Exile -Austro-Marxist Leader Dies Aftert Spendig Life in Betrayal "Socialist" Dies -Otto Bauer (Photograph) Bitter Anti-Bolshevik Policy of Defeat Refugee Fund Sends Sum to Aid Persecuted in Europe Stalin's Third Degree Methods Are Revealed by Former GPU Agent -Story of 90-hour Grilling of Mratchkovsky Gives Insight Into Moscow "Confession" Trials; Torture Ends With Capitulation by Walter Krivitsky The Inquisition Slutsky's Task A Warrior's Wounds Slutsky's Biography Men Without Hope N.Y. Unions Hit Court Picket Ban -Anti-Labor Injunction Fought: 14 Are Held for Contempt Mobile Picketing Judge on Picketing Ohio Teachers Support Fight for Fred Beal Alleged Plot to Kill Labor Leaders is Exposed in Minneapolis Arms Discovered Pierce Arrested Relief Probe is Slated for New York -Boss Politicians Seeking to Chisel Payments as Crisis Deepens Ruling Class Hypocrisy Seeking Out "Waste" Aimed at Alliance Spotlight is Played on Job Security Plan -Survey Bares Hopeless Inadequacy of Pet New Deal Insurance Measure; Beneficiaries Number Only Fraction of Workless -Doles Drop as Needs Increase Miserly Payments Only 900,000 Benefit Living Standards Ignored Stalinists Try to Frame Oak in Workers Alliance Charges by Majority Oak's Evidence Refused Govt. Lines Up Against Truckers Rodney Salisbury -A Model Revolutionist by Charles E. Taylor A Son of the Soil Linked Up With the I.W.W. Promoted a Socialist Paper Fights for the Persecuted Was Charter Member of the C.P. Class Conscious to the Core The Fight for the Auto Union -An Editorial Coast Union Split Widens After Parley -Remnants of Federation Now Isolated from Sea-Going Unions Delinquents Remain Afraid of Teamsters S.U.P. Crew on Shepard Ship Dunne Debates Parson on Gangsterism Charge Parson on Racketeering Appeal Army The Socialist Appeal Can Be Obtained at the Following Newsstands An Open Letter -To Moissaye Olgin -Concerning the Fate of Your Two Friends, Juliet Poyntz and Noah London by Max Shachtman Leader in Anti-LaFollette Faction What Have You Done, Olgin? Alive or Dead? -Juliet Poyntz (Photograph)_ Self-Avowed Assassins -An Editorial Y.P.S.L. Summer Classes Get Under Way Union Briefs A Turn-Coat on the Witness-Stand -Earl Browder Testifies Before the McNaboe Committee by Max Shachtman Disavows Principles Under Moscow Orders An American Precedent What the C.I. Said Qualified Support Hillquit Never Knew Browder and Roosevelt Defender of Capitalism Wants to Be a Cop Browder: Defender of the Soviet Union France Under Daladier Moves Toward National "Sacred Union" Gov't -Political Course of Bourgeoisie is Influenced by Growing Isolation of the Soviet Union; Socialist Party "Left" Expelled by Terrance Phelan [Sherry Mangan] Fascist Orbit Extends Workers Mark Time Seine Federation Revolts New Party Formed Another Fine Issue of New International Due Smash the Cotillo Injunction! Helping Mexico Next Step for the Painters Page the Communist Party (Editorial comment on the C.P.'s passing a rule at its last convention that no alien can be a member of the party) Not Two--Three! The New Deal on Parade by Carlo (Political Cartoon) The Conference at Evian -An Editorial Hoodlums Assail Astoria Meeting Books for Workers * A Historic Document -Not Guilty. (Report of the of Inquiry into the Charges Made Against Leon Trotsky in the Moscow Trials) reviewed by F.G. A Historic Verdict Overwhelming Evidence * Lyons versus Sinclair -Terror in Russia? Two Views -- Upton Sinclair and Eugene Lyons reviewed by L.F.J. Belief Versus Evidence Lost on Sinclair * A Timely Pamphlet -What is Socialism? By Albert Goldman reviewed by H.D. A Concrete Approach Applying Principles 29 Jul. 16, 1938 Czechoslovakia – Another -"Poor Little Belgium" Issue Is Not Self-Determination French Imperialism Decisive Factor Minnesota Socialists Reject Party of Norman Thomas, Join the S.W.P. Stalin Murders Foreign Communists Who Sought Refuge in the U.S.S.R. -Writer Gives Grim List of Victims Shot or Imprisoned by G.P.U. Without Semblance of a Trial -Poland The Rights Accused Shot for "Espionage" Lensky Group Purged -Germany German Emigres Shot Executed As Spies Victims Pile Up Watch for Spain Article Next Week First Year of China War Shows Japanese Imperialism Doomed -Army Victories Not Effective Beyond Soldiers' Bayonet Points; Japan Plunges toward Bankruptcy -China's Struggle Shows Weakness -Chang Kai-Shek Gov't Weakens China's Fight by Suppressing Masses by Lo Sen Already Crumbling Growing Stringency The Chinese Bourgeoisie A Revolutionary War Stalinist Capitulation Death to Strikers Catching up and Outstripping... By Carlo (Political Cartoon about Hitler and Stalin's respective body counts) Stalin Found Guilty of Frame-Ups -Dewey Commission Issues Exhaustive Report of Its Investigation Into the Moscow Trials, Finds Criminals in the Kremlin NOT GUILTY! The Composition of the Commission They Only Shrieked Insults Murderous Indictment of Stalinism Truth Is on the March! Sit-In Stage by Strikers in N.Y. Plant -Workers Hailed to Court After Cops Evict Them Police Force Doors Omaha Drivers Reply to Police Attack on Union; Appeal Sentence Appeal Vagrancy Sentence LaGuardia Police Crack Down on New York Jobless -Arrest 22 members of W.A.A. For Demanding Bigger Relief Checks Local Four Takes Lead Those Arrested Interminable Waiting Mass Action Needed H.O.L.C. Busy Evicting N.Y. Workers -New Deal Concern Posts Eviction Successes Bondholders Protected The Poor Evicted C.I.O. Summons Strike in C.P. Summer Camp -Stalinist Slave Girls 12 Hours for $7 a Week Union Briefs New Deal Crop Program Based on Starvation -Bumper Harvests Promise No Relief for Hungry as Government Maps Plans Of Destruction by J. Pytlak A Great Harvest Big Farmers' Advantage Crop Insurance Plan Prices--Not Needs Labor Must Act C.I.O., A.F. of L. Get Together in Akron Ohio Teachers Showed Gains by Progressives -Stalinists Defeated in Plan to Capture Federation Call for Unity Ex-Deputy Sheriff Is Killed As Mine Trial Proceeds in Harlan Violence Marks Trial Board Gives Decision August New International to Have Article by Dewey Appeal Army The Socialist Appeal Can Be Obtained at the Following Newsstands How Stalin Gov't Aids China War Radio Is Used to Generate War Hysteria To Protect "Democracy" The Intended Victims Divide and Rule Policy Explains Palestine Riots The Issues Stated Britain Is Responsible Empire Doors Closed Danger of Disunity Some More Questions -To Moissaye Olgin by Max Shachtman Prieto Letter Reveals How Revolutionists in Spain Were Wiped Out Knifes Workers -Indalecio Prieto (Photograph) Saw Easy Task Pleasing Their "Friends" Planned Mass Murder Disastrous Policy Hypocrisy at Evian The W.A.A. and Politics New Workers Party Springs from SFIO Split A Critical Letter A Legalistic Battle New Party's Future Mr. Cahan versus Mr. Hillman -An Editorial A Letter from England -Armaments Alone Boom As Brief Spell of "Prosperity" Passes; C.P. Courts Liberals; Union Bosses Back or Plans by A.B. Elsbury Armaments Boom Tender toward Fascism Chauvinist Bureaucrats To Left of the C.P. Liberal Come-Back Workers Are Hoodwinked Iowa Farmers Oppose Rail Cut 30 Jul. 23, 1938 G.P.U. Kidnaps Sec'y of IV Internat'l -Trotskyist Leader Seized in Paris; Taken to Spain -A Young German Revolutionist in Hands of Stalin's Assassins; Clues Lead to Spanish Border -Forged Letter Points to Frameup (Cable to the Socialist Appeal) Strange Letter No Previous Sign G.P.U. Earmarks Long Kidnap Trail Portfolio Missing Was Long Active Public Warned Bosses Hurl Armed Mobs Against C.I.O. Unions in 2 Strikes -California Lumber Workers Driven from Homes by Hoodlums; -Cops Battle New Orleans Taxi Drivers * California -Mob Drives Mill Workers from Homes Strike against Wage-Cut Mob Attacks Pickets Use Sound Truck * New Orleans -New Orleans Police Fight C.I.O Unions Terror Reigns Threaten Strikers Fight Legal Battles Eastside Labor to Hold Housing Parade Court Cracks down on N.Y. Strikers -Labor's Right Mere "Privileges," Says Jersey Judge Socialist Appeal Needs Your Aid! -Emergency Call for Funds by the Business Manager Auto Union Threatened by Split As Wreckers Force Fight for Power -Unscrupulous Tactics of Stalinists Paralyzes Militant Union: Lewis Intervention Danger Bulletin Locals Taken Over Ask Lewis' Aid Independence Threatened Stalinists Prepare Split Martin Begins Campaign Trip across Country Has Political Aim -President Adds to Party Prestige by Tour Consolidates Position Intervenes in Primaries Third Term Talk Evian Conference is Dismal Flop; Powers Offer No Aid to Refugees Gang Disrupts Astoria SWP Rally; Cops Look on -Harvey's Police, Like Hague's, Condones Fascist Tactics Against Labor Meetings; Workers Need Own Defense Guard by Frank Graves Police "Protection" Object Lesson in Democracy Defense Guard Needed Material for Fascism Stalinists Also Attacked The Contagion Spreads Skoglund Elected President of 544 Philadelphia -Example and Symptom -An Editorial Symptom and Example Joint Committees Union Hours, Wages Ohio Unions to Demand Better Relief Scales -Example of Minneapolis Unions' Fight for Adequate Unemployment Relief Inspires Akron Workers by B.J. Widick, Labor Secretary, S.W.P. Praise Local 544 Text of Resolution Ask Supplementary Relief Yipsels Announce Membership Meet The Socialist Appeal Can Be Obtained at the Following Newsstands French Labor Passive on Bastille Day Workers Dormant Separate Labor Parades Two Years of Civil War in Spain -Summing Up the Balance-Sheet of the People's Front Government in Its "Struggle for Democracy" and the Results of the Policies Followed by the Social-Democrats, Stalinists, Anarchists and the P.O.U.M. Men, Munitions at Franco's Command People's Front Defends Capitalism Fruits of the People's Front Government Destroyed Militias Loyalists Suppress Democracy British and French Interests Rule Leaders Continue a Fatal Policy Second International Impotent Stalinist Bloodhounds Active Anarchist Display Bankruptcy Events Teach Anarchists Nothing Class Action Only Road 50 Pickets Injured in North Chicago Police Attack Ludlow Retreats T.V.A. and War Watch Their Hands! Paul Revere... 1938! -by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Democracy and Communism -How Browder Has Abandoned the Traditional Revolutionary Teachings of Marxism on Decisive and Basic Questions by M.J. Olgin State Exploiters' Weapon Revolution Only Answer The Case of Joseph Zack -An Editorial Broke with Communist Party in 1935 Able to Prove American Citizenship The Browder's Act in Silence Stock Market Rises; Basic Crisis Continues by Dave Cowles Economic Activity Falls Indexes Rise 31 Jul. 30, 1938 Seamen Fight "Fink" Halls -Pickets Open Drive on N.Y. Gov't Hiring Hall -Picket Line Answers Government Threat to Take over Hiring; Seamen Act Despite N.M.U. Opposition -Hiring on Dollar Line Held by SUP Fink Hall Old Stuff Gov't Still Determined Stalinists Riot As Trial of Suspended Chiefs Begins in UAW -Stage Shameful Brawl to Discredit Proceedings; Switch Line After Lewis Fails to Intervene; Drop Rump Moves -But Danger to Union Is Mounting A Major Defeat C.P. Greater Danger A Warning Repeated Duty of Progressives G.O.P. Campaigns for Democrats -Two Boss Parties Unite to Back Reactionary Party Lines Blurred Trotsky Fears Fate of Klement, G.P.U. Victim, Letter from Leon Trotsky Labor under Attack -The Only Answer East Side Workers March for Housing Call Guardsmen in Iowa Strike Machine Guns Mounted State Steps In Nationalist Feeling Flares As Attempt Is Made on Puerto Rican Governor -Attempted Assassination Discloses Repressive Rule of U.S. Imperialism Against Independence Movement Police Murder Two Terrorists Seek Revenge Mexican Miners Strike C.P. Splits Phila. Navy Yard Union -Shipyard Loc'l Gives Up C.I.O. Charter in Split Move Naval Yard Council Set up "Pressure" Campaign Begins Local Union Dwindles Teamsters War on Finks Middletown Gives Labor Big Lesson -Militant Action by Muncie Auto Workers Smashes Attacks on Union Trusted Labor Board Machine Guns Threat Victories for Strikers Japan Retreats in Border Clash -Soviets' Firm Stand Forces Japan to Retreat Military Importance Only Tokyo Forced to Retreat Japan Faces Crisis Soviets and Fortunate Position C.P. Gang Attacks Appeal Salesmen Press Ballyhoo Hides True Story of Housing Program; Slum Problem Acute Headlines Hide True Story Poor Tenants Excluded Youth Sits Down in Relief Bureau Relief Red Tape Leaves Tenants Helpless Before Marshals; Brutality Features Evictions Woman of 65 Evicted Bureau Action Delayed Eviction Relief Inadequate Stalinists Order W.P.A. "Purge" -C.P. Members Told to Dismiss All Dissenters Alliance Purge First Step Cops Forced to Return Papers of Union Officer -Union Wins in Fight against Illegal Seizure Authorities Harass Russell C.P. Slander Fails in Alliance Local Eight Arrests in Indiana Strike -Indianapolis Police Attack Striking Box Workers Appeal Army The Socialist Appeal Can Be Obtained at the Following Newsstands Hauled Note Masks New Imperialist Threat by Roosevelt -U.S. Starts Fight Against Mexican Oil Expropriation -Agrarian Claims Serve As Pretext for Establishing Precedent Against Right of Expropriation Demand Arbitration American Seizures Unmentioned Aim for Public Sympathy Bankers' Hatchet Man -Cordell Hall (Photograph) Leading French Scientists Protest Law on Asylum -Committee Denounces Decree As "Inhuman and Illegal"; Trade Union Officials Join in Protest Vicious Decree Law Declare Decree Illegal Denouncing As "Inhuman" Noted Figures Sign Branches Active in Fund Drive for Refugees -Money Rolls to Committee from All Sections of the Country Tag Days Effective Southern Unionists Give Eight Given Five Refugees Need Funds for Fred Beal Fight Committee Asks for Funds Labor Militancy Rises Anew in France; Progressives Gain Strength in Unions -Reject People's Frontism at Left Socialist Convention; New Awakening Seen in Political Trends by Terence Phelan [Sherry Mangan] France Welcomes Doriot Strikes Increasing Statement Causes Flurry "Left Socialist" Convention War-Monger -Edouard Daladier (Photograph) Party Direction Undecided Telegraphists Present Demands Daily Worker Exposed by Gustav Mulfinger Horse-Trading Politics Taxing the Poor Lasser's Resignation America's Permanent Depression -Experts Baffled for Explanation -- But New Millions Face Unemployment and Disemployment -A Future of Hunger and Insecurity By Art Preis (First in a series of articles on unemployment) Third of Nation Distressed Unemployed Census Revealing Figures Give Vital Lesson Two Factors Revealed Depths Workers Pay Price of Crisis Class Strength Sapped Scene from Cleveland -The Plight of the Unemployed (Photograph) On My Conspiracy by Leon Trotsky The "Conspiratorial" Trip "Plot" In an Orphan Asylum No Silence on Slanderers George Sokolsky -One More Chapter in a Venal History Bosses Finance Campaign Sokolsky Revelations Sells to Japan Employed by Kuomintang 32 Aug. 6, 1938 Remember August 4th by Renewing the Fight Against Imperialist War! (Headline above masthead) After 24 Years -Above: Sacrificed on the Altar of Imperialist Greed in the Last War. -- Right: War Machine Primed for New Slaughter (Photographs) New Wage Cuts Hit WPA Workers -Directors Get Big Raise as Ranks Face Hunger Plight of W.P.A. Workers C.P. Scuttles Protest Stage Set in Barcelona for Frame-Up of POUM -Long-Awaited "Moscow Trial" Of Spanish Revolutionists Believed to Begin; Defense Action Urged "Agents of Fascism" Stiler to Answer Stalinist Slander Auto Union Trial to Be Resumed -Chief Task of U.A.W. To Carry Out 20-Point Program Expulsion Likely Revive 20-Point Program UAW Organizes WPA Drive on Competitive Plants Teamsters Defy Court Order to Reveal Records -Minneapolis Labor Backs Stand of Local 544 by Carlos Hudson (Special to Socialist Appeal) Background of Plaintiffs Part of Nation-Wide Attack Peril to All Unions Japan's Border Provocations Met With Firm Resistance by Soviet; Danger of General War Growing -Internal Crisis May Force Japan to Extend War -Hitler Holds Key Planned "Incidents" Fight Against Fink Hall Forces Showdown in NMU -Rank-And-File Seamen Revolt Against Scuttling of Union by Officials; Raid Drives out Stalinists Militants Lead Fight Stalinists for Fink Hall Anger Justified Mariners' Club Leaflet Jury in Harlan Trial Dismissed -Deputies and Mine Owners Jubilant at Mistrial Jurors Against Union Defendants Confident Officers Armed by Steel Barons -Police Supplied With Guns and Bombs; Used in Strike Gift to the Sheriff East Side Parade Demands Housing Members Denied Vote in Teachers Union Election -Stalinists Pull Fake Election to Pack Convention Seating of Delegates Contested Packing Attempted New York Local Leads Fund Drive Building Trades Lose Control of Cleveland Labor -Teamsters Group In, After Bitter Fight Blow to Building Trades New Leaders to "Cooperate" Railroads Demand Wage Cuts -Fat From Years of Plunder, Rail Moguls Turn Guns on Workers by Dave Cowles Plundering Public Lands Bribery and Corruption Watering the Stocks Smashing Strikes Together Again? -Abe Cahan, Norman Thomas Minneapolis Unions Back Fight for Jobless Youth Hits War Plans Sweeping Program Adopted Philadelphia Warehouse Closed Appeal Army The Socialist Appeal Can Be Obtained at the Following Newsstands Socialist Bares Barcelona Frame-Up Against POUM -Tells How Militants Are Persecuted by the Stalinist GPU -Import Moscow Trials into Spain; Crush Revolutionary Movement in Name of "Democracy" Trial Legal Assassination Three Arguments Demands Counter–Trial Many Murdered Vancouver Jobless Fight for Right to Live by E. Robertson Public Supported Strikers Mayor Mobilized Forces Street Warfare Triumphal March Struggle Continues New Internat'l Features Debate on Labor Party Article by John Dewey Stalinists' Record on Roosevelt Refugees Flee Nazis; Spurned by "Democracy" -Cite Cases of Exiles Sent Back to Concentration Camps Unable to Find Work French Party Brands Klement Kidnapping As Work of GPU Agents -Plan Joint Action to Combat Stalin's Terror System A Russian Hand New Provocation of G.P.U. The Popular Front and the POUM Third Term for Roosevelt Rounding the Circle British Repressions Continue in Burma America's Permanent Depression-II -New Deal Takes Care of Bankers First; Juggles Relief As Riot Insurance and for Political Machine by Art Preis "Subsidizing" Homeowners and Destroying Crops Bargaining Rights Won on Picket Line How F.D.R. "Solved" Unemployment Riot Insurance and Political Expediency C.W.A. Stifles Mass Jobless Revolt FERA Wage down to Relief Level New Deal Housing (Political Cartoon) Old Party Lines Break Down In Round of Primary Voting Clash of Social Forces Maverick's Defeat Fascist in Kansas Party Labels Inadequate 33 Aug. 13,1938 SOCIALIST APPEAL Published Every Week by the SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHING ASS'N Editor: Max Shachtman Associate Editors: Harold Roberts, George Clark Business Manager: S. Stanley Stalinist Union Wreckers Hit Hard by NMU Elections; -Rank & File Win Control in First N.M.U. Election -Get 5 to 4 Majority on New Executive Committee Curran Elected Program Incomplete Assure Support Fight Fink Halls 20,000 L.A. Workers Quit Bridges' C.I.O. Council -Five Big Unions Denounce C.P. Wrecking Policy -Form New Central Body to Build Labor Unity Six–Point Program Opposition Howled Down C.I.O. Isolated Labor in Northwest Rallies to Local 544 in Court Defy -Militants Stand of Drivers Union Wins Thirty-Day Stay of Court Order to Open Books for Bosses by Felix Morrow Wave of Reaction Boss at Fascist Meeting Drive on 544 Union Defies Judge Labor Movement Rallies Japan Searches for Retreat in Soviet Impasse -Provocations Earn Reprisals from Soviet Army Germany Key "Peace" Parade Expels Pacifist National Guard –-Strike Breaker (Photograph of the Guard in action at a Maytag plant) Political Refugees Face Hunger in All Europe -Regulations Deny Worker-Refugees Right to Work by James Burnham Guild Wins Strike A Welcome Sign! -An Editorial Appeal Refused in Russell Case Poster Shop Opens Auto Union Strikes As Boss Moves Machinery -Will Force Company to Keep Work in Detroit Hostility Year Old Wages Slashed Halt Removal Crucial Test Call Strike of L.A. Steel Plant to Win Demands -Chiseling Company Find Union Ready to Fight List Demands Record of Discrimination Progressives Win at CUCOM Meet Union Officials Aid Boss Drive on Foodworkers -Union Fails to Back Up Fight Against Speed-up Relief Pickets Break Injunction Charge of "Trotskyist Spies" In Steel Lodges Exposed As Lies -Organizer Answers Daily Worker Calumny by Bob Stiler C.P. "Scoop" Ordinary Procedure Who Appointed Alberts? Present the Facts! Alliance Member Frame-up Victim Appeal Army -First Anniversary of the Socialist Appeal The Socialist Appeal Can Be Obtained at the Following Newsstands Peace & Plenty Was Leon Sedoff Murdered * Trotsky Presses Question In Letter to French Court; Finds Inquiry Avoids Essential Facts -Medical Men Find Death Mysterious, But Authorities Fail to Investigate Work of G.P.U. Assassins, letter from Leon Trotsky No Ordinary Case Left Unattended Turn Unexpected X Is Known Next Issue of N.I. Previewed Trotsky Tells of "Letter" from Victim of G.P.U. by Leon Trotsky Past History Forgotten Where Is Klement? World at a Glance Sugar Companies Grab Lands in Puerto Rico by Frances Merrill One of "Big Four" Sugar Pays Dividends Land Pressing Problem A Judge Orders--But... Mexican People Speaks Stalinist Thievery Made by Union Labor by Carlo (Political Cartoon) America's Permanent Depression-III -Roosevelt Smiles on the Unemployed When Elections Roll Around; But WPA Scales Are Lower Than Ever by Art Preis Starvation in F.D.R. Program Slashing Relief Appropriations Wages Gradually Reduced Roosevelt's "Noble" Sentiments Pinning 'em Down by James Casey Mid-Summer Marriage Browder's Severest Critic The Darling of Big Business 34 Aug. 20, 1938 Union Busters Peril U.A.W. -Plan Rump Convention to Split Auto Union -Frankensteen Claims Support of Lewis as Locals Are Advised to Throttle Int'l by Sending Funds to National C.I.O. -Lewis Maintains Silence Where Does He Stand? -John L Lewis (Photograph) Line Changed Again Dual Set-Up Tried Trump yet to Come Lewis May Back Split Enemies in Martin Camp FDR Aligns Forces in Primary Battles; Labor Acts As Pawn -Democrats Are Prepared for Major Schism -LNPL Tail-Ends Democrats, Depends on "Labor's Friends" Cracks the Whip -F.D. Roosevelt (Photograph) Prestige at Stake Labor's Political Strategy Case of O'Connor Steelworkers Win L.A. Strike -Strikers Backed by New Trade Union Conference New Group Aids Music Guild Wins Gov't Hiring Halls or Seamen's Unions? -Plans of Maritime Commission to Regiment Seamen in Preparation for War Spells Death to Unions -West Coast Unions Prepared to Defend Right to Control Hiring, But New N.M.U God Leaders Remain Silent Stalinists Prevent Fight Old Policy Prevails Who Built the N.M.U.? Land Gives Line All Hiring Endangered English Groups Unite to Build 4th Internat'l -New Party Combines Forces for Revolutionary Policy Local New York Schedules Meet It Might Have Happened! Tenuous Truce Reached in Siberian Conflict -Japanese Back Down but Threaten to Resume War Japan in Weak Position Only Breathing Spell Akron C.I.O. To Build Union for WPA Workers -W.A.A. Fights Move; Stalinists Want Open Field by B.J. Widick, Labor Secretary S.W.P. C.I.O. Calls Meet America's Permanent Depression-IV -Roosevelt, Man of Many Faces, Has But Single Purpose, To Save Capitalism –Defense Guards Only Answer! By Art Preis Portraits Are Modified Roosevelt Ablest Capitalist Politician War Demand Support by All Now to the Left, Now to the Right Child Slavery Brings Strike Ohio YPSL Holds Successful Camp Protest Long Hours, Low Pay Blackwell, Anti-Fascist Jailed by Loyalists, Free -Defense Needs Funds to Complete Works Appeal Army Socialist Appeal and New International Can Be Obtained at the Following Newsstands Peace & Plenty Victims of Nazis Write Pitiful Letters to U.S. New Book on Fascism to Be Published by Pioneer America Offers Comparison Trotsky Brands "Klement Letter" As GPU Forgery -Analysis of Alleged Letter Reveals Glaring Inconsistencies; Kidnappers Exposed by Leon Trotsky A Skillful Forgery Revive Old Pseudonym Crude Work of G.P.U. Follows Vyshinsky Pattern Aims at POUM Friendship Brandler Dragged In "Frederic" Defends Beals Klement Initiates Conference Klement Murdered? Capitulation Unlikely French Police Responsible Conclusions Confirmed Portfolio Stolen Russian Style Polish C.P. Dissolved; Call Stalinist Chiefs "Spies" Reaction in the Northwest Trotsky and Cardenas Sabotaging the Anti-Fascist Struggle From the Labor Press Delegates Slurred Unions Part Ignored Still Spieling by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Who Owns the Courts? -Spotlight on Capitalist Justice in Harlan by Albert Goldman Don't Convict Bosses Swindlers Sometimes Sacrificed Easy to Convict Workers Penalties Compared Pinning 'em Down by James Casey How to Be an Honest Liberal Hizzonor Is Busy... On the "Innocents" List Federal Chattels and Fireside Chats 35 Aug 27, 1938 We Want No Moscow Trials in Spain, Mister Pena! (Headline above Masthead) Vital Questions to Spain's Minister of Justice Pena F.D.R. Includes Canada In US War Zone; Hull Shakes Warning Fist at Europe -Pledge of Armed Support to Canada Shows Imperialist Plans for World Dominion War Machine Marches Isolationists Slapped Claim War Resources Will Be Debated Blackwell, Freed by Spanish Gov't, Snatched from Ship Promised Freedom St. Paul Unions Demand Idle Factories Be Opened, Operated under Workers' Control -Approve Plan for No–Profit Industry -Propose Law Would Have State Take Over Closed Plants to Be Run by Jobless Workers -At Union Hours, Wages State-Owned Plants Before Local Unions Challenge to Capitalists Paper Unions Rule at Bridges Conclave -Calif. State Meeting Admits Impotence to Aid Unions Mooney Protest Killed Bulletin Distributed On the Slide -Harry Bridges (Photograph) Slate Is Named by S.W.P. in New Jersey Election -Candidates Oppose Hague's Political Machine Hague Runs Candidates Both Reactionaries Hands Off, Mr. Dies! -Labor Will Clean Its Own House! –An Editorial Union Builders Lay Plans; Wreckers Map UAW Split -Stalinists Claim Sanction from Lewis; Urge Him to Set Up Czar Rule Over Auto Workers Union Chicago Slate in an A.F.T. Meet -Fred Beal Defense Defeated by Stalinists Resolutions on War Membership Doubled Strange Medley at Youth Meet -Patriots From Many Lands Bicker, Pass War Resolution Political Melting Pot Pickets Protest Frame-Up Trials America's Permanent Depression-V -Panaceas Fail; Only Destruction of Capitalism Can Rid Society of Mass Unemployment by Art Preis (Conclusion of Series) Workers Need Radical Cure No Cure under Capitalism What to Do Now? National Public Works Program Six Hour Day, Five Day Week Nationalize Subsidized Industries L.A. Summer School Ends Fifth Session Classes Held Slogan "Sales Mean Jobs" Displays Boss Futility Sidestep Crisis Jobs Come First Plants Shut Down New Body Wins Support in L.A. -Locals Back Stand of Leaders; Hail Six-Point Program, By a Special Correspondent I.L.G.W. Locals Solid Rubber Union Rallies Auto Union Lines Up Bridges Sleight-Of-Hand Cut-and–Dried Convention Appeal Available in Bound Volume St. Paul Unions Hit Silver Shirts Socialist Appeal and New International Can Be Obtained at the Following Newsstands Peace & Plenty Await Nazi Move In Czechoslovakia -Hitler Threat Arouses Extreme Nationalistic Fervor; Workers View British Efforts With Skepticism, By Frank Demby (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Speak No German Class Lines Forgotten Czech President -Eduard Benes (Photograph) Economic Crisis Believe War Inevitable Franco's Refusal to Withdraw Foreign Troops End Non-Intervention Farce -Note Reveals Italian and German Plan for More Aid by Albert Goldman Quick Victory Impossible British Busy Elsewhere Workers' Aid Needed Guild Signs Pact Wire Visiting Spanish Minister, Protesting Pending POUM Trials Soviet-Japanese War Inevitable -Trotsky Sees Japanese Militarists Headed for Blow-Up; Internal Difficulties Force Stalin's Hand by Leon Trotsky Fears War, Not Japan Tokyo Holds Key French Workers Face Major Loss Troops Break Strike Open Offensive Basky, Veteran Militant, Dead Opposed Stalin Lewis' Eloquent Silence Sacco and Vanzetti Horse Trader's Alibi -"Explaining" The Republican ALP Coalition by James Burnham Three Main Points Argument Worthless Only G.O.P. Wins S.P. Spurns United Front for GPU Victims in Spain Five Proposals S.P. Replies S.W.P. Writes Again Nazi Chieftain -Fritz Kuhn (Photograph) Jail Two in Anti-Nazi Protest Pinning 'em Down by James Casey Campaign Thunder The Messiah Is Come! Programs and Memories Look at the Record Congress without Congressman 36 Sep. 3, 1938 UAW Fights Lewis Invasion -Locals Condemn Plan to Set Up Dictatorship -Lewis Acts as Foil for Union-Wreckers; Would End Auto Union Autonomy and Hand Control to Stalinists -Lewis in Splitters Role Plan Not New Year of Turmoil Lewis Arbitrator C.P. Demagogy Union First Issue Driver Sign Pact Covering 11 States, 250,000 Workers -Tentative Agreement Will Affect 2,000 Operators, Make Teamsters Largest U.S. Union Militantly Executed Unity Against Picket Ban Appeal Available in Bound Volume More Ships to Be Run by Gov't -Commission Extends Hiring Control Over More Seamen Move to West Coast Land Reiterates Hiring Paramount Issue War Nears in Europe -Czechoslovakia Vital to German Plans for Expansion German Plans at Stake Drive in Southeast Vital War Factor Powers Back Czechs "Der Fuhrer" Gives Europe the "Jitters" -Adolph Hitler (Photograph) Seattle Council Hits Fink Halls Klement Reported Killed, Body Found -Headless and Legless Body Tentatively Identified As Fourth Victim of G.P.U. In Europe Fourth to Die Killings without Precedent Chinese Trotskyists Lead Strike Against Japan Ship Force Removal of Ship The Manifesto New York Faces Crisis in Relief Union-Smashing Drive Opens in San Francisco -Warehouse Lockout Begins Campaign Against Unions Committee of 43 Hews to Class Line Unions Retreat Strikers Force Parley on Plan to Move Plant -Quick Act Prevents Entry of Scabs; Leader Praised Quick Action Wins Resume Negotiations Workers Expect Action Cops Surround N.Y. Relief Sit-In -Protesting Jobless Denied Food As Bureau Closes Doors Locked Early Open the Factories! -An Editorial Hook Alliance to Roosevelt Machine -Strange List of Politicians Named As "Progressives" by Alliance; to Collect Huge Slush Fund by George Milton Announce Plans "Friends of Labor" Celler's Record Seize Leaflets Opposition Grows in Furriers Union -Dissatisfaction With New Agreement Brews Discord in Union Long Under C.P. Control Wage Raise Slight No Closed Shop Try to Dodge Not Prepared to Fight Finances Drained Tobacco Workers Strike Appeal Army Peace & Plenty Death Trust: American Medical Ass'n Mulcts Profits; But Diseases Is Rampant by David Cowles Advantages of Cooperative Halo Ripped Away Laws No Safeguards Cooperation Limited Hospitals Needed POUM Trials Postponed; Prisoners Still in Jail Puerto Rican Nationalists Face Trial; Lawyer Quits Picture Changed Strange Defense French Workers Grow Restive Under Deepening Crisis; Strikes Break Out -Military Checked by "Loyal" CGT Bureaucrats by Terence Phelan [Sherry Mangan] French Workers in Action During an Auto Strike (Photograph) Dock Workers Strike Teachers Show Militancy Johaux Booed Cordell Hull's Philosophy "Peace" Means War Wages and Attacks on NLRB Reflects Blows Suffered by Labor -William Green Joins With Employers Against Board -Militancy Alone Will Save Gains Under Wagner Act by James Burnham Wants Courts Supreme Attacks N.L.R.B. -Bill Green (Photograph) Aims of Wagner Act Act Is Strength Shifts to A.F. Of L. Fate of Political Refugees Rests with Labor by V.R. Dunne Crumbs From Evian Table "Democracy" Mocks Refugees No Safety in Stalinland G.P.U. Allied with Police Pending 'em Down by James Casey Surplus But No Bread The President's Morals Timely Articles On War Features September N.I. Saviors of Capitalism Political Survey 37 Sep. 10, 1938 War Crisis in 11th Hour -Armies on Frontiers As Europe Mobilizes -Diplomats Jockey for Position But Only United Workers' Might Can Beat Down War Danger -Against the War Makers! Armies Move to Frontiers Fleets in Battle Array Imperialists Promise Aid Press Aid War-Makers "One Third of the Nation" -An Editorial (Concerns Poverty in America) Plea for Liberalism Is Roosevelt Hoax -Drop "Principles" in California Primaries; Pension Hit By James Burnham Purpose of "Purge" Left Defeats F.D.R. Cracks Down on Masses A Thirty Dollar Minimum King, Ramsay and Connor in Appeal W.P.A. Local in Split from W.A. -New York Union Hits Communist Party Misleadership by George Milton Last of W.P.A. Strength Revolt against Stalinism C.P. Record in Alliance Help Jail Unemployed Cleaners Gain in Syracuse; Jail 2 Pact Covering 250,000 Drivers Nets Big Gains -Drivers Win Union Conditions for Huge Area Basic Hourly Rate Represents Wage Gains Area Committee Set Up More Unions Join N.Y. Police Club Relief Seekers; 16 Youth Jailed -Face Jail Terms on Framed Charges; Bail High LaGuardia "Befriends" Jobless Youth (Photograph of unemployed workers being led to jail after being beaten by police) Police Seize Luben Join in Frame-Up Police Cause Violence Relief Long Refused Story Documented Stevedores on West Coast Hit by Bosses' Drive – Only Agreement Not Renewed by Water-Front Employers Splitting Tactics Felt Believe Compromised Due Militants Win Renewal Rivera Says Trade Union Congress Staged by C.P. -Handpicked Delegates Will Extends Sway of Stalinists, Boom Toledano for Mexican Presidency World Youth Congress Beats the Drums of War -Inspired by Stalinist, Sponsored by Reaction, It Issues Open Appeal for Robber War Alliances by Hal Draper Youth Congress Would Build More of These (Photograph Of Aircraft Carrier "Lexington") No Soviet Delegation The "Distinguished" Sponsors Eyewash for "Innocents" Program Protects Plunder Unite the Generals! The "Program of Action" Appeal to Fascists Second International in Line Labor Unity Spurs Southern Unionism -Houston A.F. Of L. and C.I.O. Cooperate in Organization and Strike Activity; Texas Workers Better Conditions By Special Correspondent Unity in Union Picnic Steel Workers Backbone Oil Workers Cooperate Progressive Sweep Elections Appeal Army –Special 8-Page issue on world Congress Socialist Appeal and New International Can Be Obtained at the Following Newsstands Peace & Plenty Damning Evidence in Sedoff Murder -Trotsky Bares Further Proof of G.P.U. Guilt -Investigation Discloses Direct Tie-Up Between G.P.U. and Hospital Staff; Laxity of Police Assailed Hides Behind "Professional" Secrecy A "Bolshevik Sympathizer"! Leon Sedoff (Photograph) Blames "Trotskyites" for Sons' Death Yagoda's Repertoire The Death List Police Wink at G.P.U. Crimes Late Flash! -Mexican G.P.U. Plot Trotsky's Death -Laborde, Mexican G.P.U. Head, Spent Months in U.S. Preparing Final Blow Against Trotsky and Friends "Direct Action" Ordered Toledano Follow Suit Leaders Immune in U.S. A Broad Hint Expropriate the Railroads Mexico's Real Allies What the Army Is For "In Stalin's Realm" -"The Russian Workers' Own Story" (Review Of Book by Boris Silver) Reviewed by Joe Hansen A True Witness Speaks A First Encounter L.D. Trotsky -He Symbolizes Revolution to Soviet Workers (Photograph) V.I. Lenin -Years of Stalin Rule Have Not Crushed His Ideas in Soviet Union (Photograph) "Stalin Came a Little Late" "Down With the Georgian Swine!" (Continued in the next issue) Pinning 'em Down by James Casey Hunger Shatters New Deal Illusions Recount Story of Lynching Vote for County Politicians 38 Sep. 17, 1938 Powers Prepare War -Czechs Pawns in Conflict as Crisis of System Drives to Disaster -Workers Sold to War Machine by Pay-triot Leaders -Fight the War-Plans! Hitler Mocks Self-Determination World Clash Inevitable "Frances Is the Key" What Good Work, Mr. President? -An Editorial Unions Back Clerks! -Boss Offensive Met by United Labor Movement -Strikers Picket 27 Dep't Stores; In Militant Mood Employers Admit Aims Unions in Solidarity Leadership Conciliatory Major Anti-Union Offensive Spikes Bridges' Slander L.A. Unions Pledge Aid The Crisis in the Auto Workers Union -Martin, Waging Fight Against Wreckers, Is Hampered by Bureaucratic Tactics, Reactionary Allies -Internal Struggle Exposes Stalinism as Major Threat to Labor Movement; Socialist Party Only C.P. Shadow by Geo. Clarke Crimes of Stalinism Martin Fights the C.P. A Record of Blunders Weak w is ith G.M. Stays among Friends The Compromise Proposals Sailors Back Longshoremen; Blast C.P. Slanders (Reprinted from the WEST COAST SAILORS) by Harry Lundeberg, Sec'y-Treas. Union Defense Guards Formed by Local 544 -Group Prepares to Defend Union Hall From Thugs Lessons From '34 Seaman Picket Fink Hall, Gov't Training School -Pickets Meet Gov't Ship, NMU Officials Aid Commission N.M.U. "Cooperates" Look Who's Here! S.U.P. Charter Delayed Latin Americans Hit "Democratic" U.S. Imperialism -Congress in Uproar; Dissident Voices Suppressed (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Against U.S. Imperialism Whitewashed "Democracies" Shipyard Union Convenes; Maps Drive on Bethlehem -Shipyard Workers to Launch Huge Organizing Drive -Aim at "Little Steel" Yards -IUMSWA Meet Hits Fink Halls; Defends Fred Beal by Bill Morgan Urge Independent Candidates Hit Maritime Commission Organizers Fight Reaction Progressives Gain In N.Y. Painters' Union -Referendum on Tax Goes Against C.P. Administration Machine Majority Accidental Tax Washed Out N.Y. Fund Raises $150 Collection Police Protect Fascist Meeting -Arrest Four S.W.P. Members; Leaflets Banned Weekly Backs Fascists 2 More Locals Leave Alliance -Eight Delegates, 35 Observers Attend Conference by George Milton Cite Stalinist Wreckers To Meet Again Records Stolen McCord Strike Ranks Hold Firm -Other Locals Must Act in Solidarity With Strikers 11–State Pact Is Now in Effect -Unions Ratify Plan; Establish Area Committee Appeal Army -Appeal Needs Immediate Financial Aid Kulak Danger in Soviet Reappears -New Tax Decree, Aimed at Wealthy Peasants, Reveals Grave Situation; Collectives Being Undermined by J.G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Decree of Sweeping Nature Differences in Collectives Return to Village Labor Shows Strength in South A People's Parade Negro Dockers March "In Stalin's Realm" -"The Russian Workers Own Story" Reviewed by Joe Hansen (Continued from last issue) The Youth Know Tells Who Supports Stalin "They're A New Aristocracy!" How Oppression Will End Company Unionism in New York Primaries -A.L.P. Is Tail To Kite of Boss Parties by James Burnham Fay Machine Politician A.L.P. Trails Along Face Predicament Bosses Pick Candidate Hathaway "Forgets" London But Doesn't Deny Murder History Repeats! -An Editorial Guard the Security of Trotsky! Minneapolis Leads the Way Again! The New Deal Speaks on Hague Pinning 'em Down by James Casey A Prophecy Come True Prosecution Goes A-Begging 39 Sep. 24, 1938 Plain Speaking On Czechoslovakia - An Editorial A Weapon For Exploitation What Can Our Perspective Be? Results of People's Frontism What This War Would Be Who Will Stop Hitlerism? Plan War on Soviets –Post-War European Lineup Shattered -Collective Security Is Interred at Berchtesgaden: Anti-Soviet Four-Power Pact Is Next Aim -Win Temporary Respite Diplomats Talk Today; Guns Tomorrow (Photograph of heavy artillery) Democracy at Work Re-Making the Map Truck Drivers Tie up New York City –Rank And File Leaders Backed by Membership -Huge Meeting Balks Strikebreaking Attempts Strike Voted Last Week Strike May Be Extended Omaha Drivers Halt Trucking -New Set-up Ties up Trucks Over Vast Area Present Agreement Pena Challenged on Trial of Spanish Revolutionists -Socialist Workers Party Letter Demands Clear Statement From Minister of "Justice" "Denies" G.P.U. Trials Minister Not "Responsible" Text of Letter Held Incommunicado Bridges Accepts Changes In Pact -Modifications May Mean Compulsory Arbitration Mass Picketing Curbed Bridges Willing Compulsory Arbitration Looms Auto Strike Is Menaced by Ruse of Union Jobholder -Police Attack Pickets After McCord Workers Repel Attempt to Force Return to Work Houser Condemned Police Assault Strikers "Treason Trial" Delayed Again by Government -Sentence of Death Asked for Three Militants Postponed "Indefinitely" Legal Murder Attempt Referendum in Painters D.C. 9 Defeats $5 Tax -Administration Plan Rejected by Ranks Fear Own Locals Unions Fight Picket Ban * Los Angeles Bosses Pass Anti-Picket Ordinance Bosses Spent Half a Million Workers Deprived of Vote * Drive on Picketing Jails Seven L.A. Strikers Arrest All Pickets Grand Jury Clears Mpls. Unions; Slanderers Hit Probe Death of Brown Boss Lie Machine Appeal Available In Bound Volume Set Hearing for Jobless Youth Alliance Heads Ready to Expel Militant Locals -Stalinist Committee Able to Revoke Charters by George Milton Aimed at Convention Four-Point Program New York C.I.O. Supports F.D.R. -Head of State Body Pledges Workers to War-Makers Parade of Politicians Pro-War Resolution "Stand by France" Books Asked for Schools Appeal Army Socialist Appeal and New International Can Be Obtained at the Following Newsstands Akron Unionist Blast Lying Liberty Article by R. Ferguson [Robert Treash] Workers Know Sparks Who Ruined Akron? October N.I. Has Varied Content G.P.U. Assassins and Their Victim (Photomontage of Ignace Reiss murdered by the GPU and Vladimir Kondratieff, Dmitry Smizensky, Renata Steiner, Gertrude Schildbach, GPU agents involved) Murderers of Reiss Seek Life of Trotsky The Defense of Czechoslovakia War Crisis Curbs Strikes in France -French Bosses Use National Defense Plans to Break Strikes and Chain Workers to War Machine by F.L. Demby The Hand of the C.P. Economic Battles Inevitable A Bona Fide Strike! Patriot's Progress None so Blind Imperialist Smokescreen at Latin American Congress by Garcia Cestero Pious Hopes Unity for What? Reduced to Absurdity Silence on Imperialism Avoid All Problems Rubber Union Hits Hull Notes On Mexican Oil New Deal Candidates Lose, But F.D.R. Dolds Prestige by James Burnham Defeats Expected Personal Prestige High Farm-Labor Union Pinning 'em Down by James Casey Gold Rush On Wall Street Bull Market Coming Profits, Prices Up--Wages Down 40 Oct. 1, 1938 The Appeal Will Be Issued Three Times Weekly Beginning Saturday! Fight Imperialist War! –Millions in Arms Await Zero Hour on All Borders -Pacifist Leap On Bandwagon to Support War Chamberlain's Dream Why Hitler Roars Democracy in Discard The Real Fear No Way Out The Only Answer Novelist Turns War Monger U.S. Soon Involved Drivers Accept Terms While Strike Goes On –Boss Front Cracking After Ass'n Rejects Compromise; Strikers Keep Unsigned Firms Tied Up –New Pact Reduces Hours City Trucks Roll Strike Now Sanctioned Primary Deals Reveal Danger in ALP Policy -Independent Action Alone Will Rally Workers The Election Yield Lovestone Treachery S.W.P. Position Strikelights on the Truck Front by Bill Morgan New War Flows from Versailles Banditry -Trotsky Urges Firm Revolutionary Defeatist Policy As Only Way to Fight Hitlerism by Leon Trotsky Versailles Brought Fascism Mockery of "Racial" Unity Moscow Not Mentioned The "Fight" Against War Tools of Imperialism Fight Hitlerism by Revolution –An Editorial The Real Interests of the Czech Government The Objective for Workers and Peasants The Lie of "Democracy" The Answer of Revolutionists The Real Allies of the Workers and Peasants Teachers Fight G.P.U. Slander Against Trotsky Rivera Challenges Laborde A Mysterious Return Teachers' Statement Resolution Against Trotsky Omaha Trucks Tied Up throughout North Central Area –Move Only with Union Permits –New Area Contract Is Issue; 35 Companies Sign Rubber Workers Urge Labor Unity Ask C.I.O.–A.F. of L. Peace; Refuse C.P. Whitewash of Bridges Wrecking Tactics On West Coast by B.J. Widick, Labor Secretary, S.W.P. Support Railroad Unions Refuse Endorsement to Bridges Still Follow F.D.R. Blast Mayor Hague Praise Western Organizer Officers Re-Elected YPSL Conference Plans Activity Slug Militants in Food Union – Appeal Is Made Against Gangsters C.P. Clique Lieben Frames Militant Program Outlined Sailors Tie up Shepard Again -Breaking of Pact Gets Quick Strike Action Use Election Ruse Bridges Backs Down S.U.P. Gives Position Unemployed Militant Faces C.P. Expulsion Call the Cops! Jobless Issue Convention Call A Militant Organization Appeal Army -We Must Redouble Our Efforts Defense Formed for Unemployed Defense for Jobless 16 Involved in Case Trotskyists Defend Heroic Past of Polish Communists –Dissolution of Party and Murder of Leaders Is Reward for Loyalty to Stalin and Comintern Tools of Stalin Thrown into Discard R.R. Workers to Strike 800,000 Votes Cast Half the Battle Won Open Letter to the Members of the C.P. from the Socialist Workers Party On the Labor Party -A Resolution of the S.W.P. Bureaucrats Restrict Movement Radical Change in Tactics Principles Not Involved Bureaucracy Will Resist Will Support Labor Party Party Independence Preserved Pinning 'em Down by James Casey Vast Field Awaits S.W.P. How the C.P. Juggles Figures How Our Recruiters Should Speak 41 Oct. 3, 1938 Only the Workers of the World Can Defend the USSR! (Headline above Masthead) Pact Menaces Russia On the Eve of War –What Became of Democracy In Czechoslovakia... In France... Socialist Solution Is Only One for Czech National Minorities (From "Banner," Organ of the Sudeten Bolshevik-Leninists) How They Explain Allies with Bourgeoisies (From "Proletarske Noviny," Organ of the Bolshevik-Leninists in the Czech Speaking Area.) Source of Henlein's Strength Civil Peace and Fascism Confused by Patriotism Appeal Army Fourth Internationalist Firm in Czechoslovakia We Stand with Debs (Photograph) US Laws Ready to Shatter All Civil Liberties –In Case of War We Would Be Placed Under Iron Rule No Free Speech Concentration Camp Gov't Roosevelt Moves Open Path to War -Washington's Intervention Makes the Record, Helps Speed Up New Armament Outlays A Veiled Threat Behind the Scenes Military Preparations Speeded Helps Four-Power Pact Masses Want Peace Roosevelt Rehearses Stalinist Run Alliance Conclave; Bar Dissidents –New York Progressives Denied Seats; Cheering Delegates Clamber on Roosevelt Bandwagon Hitler Rule Condemn Treachery American Legion to Mobilize for Reactionaries – Convention Adopts 10-Point Anti-Labor Program Truck Strike Routes Bosses; Unions Gain –Substantial Increases Won by Drivers as Strike Comes to End; LaGuardia's True Role Now Revealed by S.V. O'Flaherty Bosses Ass'n Collapses Why They Capitulated Strike Points the Way Advice to Chiselers Force Wage Cut on Philco Union –Stalinist Leadership Ends Strike with Heavy Defeat Union Workers Scab 42 Oct 5, 1938 After Munich –– What Next? Cannon Reports on Strong Peace Spirit of Masses -S.W.P. National Secretary, Just Back from Europe, Tells of Anti-War Activity in Paris Masses Want Peace Reserves Go to Front To Speak Oct. 9 -James P Cannon (Photograph) Rulers Fear Revolution C.P. Alone for War Fourth International Founded A Smash Sell-Out! -Penny Appeal Makes Hit A Good Start; Let's Keep It Up! Czechs Bound for Economic Collapse After Munich Pact –Partitioned Country Will Become Vassal of Reich -Army Will Be Converted into Anti-Soviet Force by W.Keller Crippled Economy Now an Agrarian Country Ruins Sudetens Vassal of Reich Army against Russia A Popular Referendum New Internat'l Off the Press On Canadian Fascism Mahoney Bill Analyzed Book Reviews C.P. Stages Red–Baiting Frame–Up Import Hatchet–Man Peoples of Europe Clamor for Peace -Even in Fascist Countries Spontaneous Demonstration Show Deep–Going Opposition to War Answer to Labor Misleaders Where the Masses Stand Unsolicited Joy 43 Oct. 8, 1938 People's Front Bankrupt! –Are Leading Toward New Dictatorships -France in Czechoslovakia Turning Authoritarian; Loyalists Prepare for Deal with Fascists Collapse of People's Front A Two-Year Record The Czech Turn Time Is Short! Prepares Sell-Out -Premier Negrin (Photograph) For a People's Vote on War –An Editorial The Fourth International Fights Boss War! (Montage of newspapers affiliated with the Fourth International with headlines opposing the war over Czechoslovakia) Laborites Trail Boss Parties -A.L.P. Convention Again Endorses Gov. Lehman Not a Word on War Roosevelt and Reaction Force Independent Nominees The Road Forward Break with Roosevelt Trotsky Predicts Stalin Will Now Seek an Understanding with Hitler by Leon Trotsky Drivers Power in A.F.L. Meet -Counsel Straddles an Issue of AFL–CIO Unity Teamsters a Power Fight on Printers' Delegates Fate of UAW Lies with Rank And File Workers by John Adamson Red–Baiting Program Martin's Reactionary Allies Militants Built the U.A.W. The Union Under Fire Up to the Membership New Unemployed Union Organized in New York -Militants Locals Demand More Relief; Want Idle Factories Opened; Plan Fight on Sales Tax by George Milton Denounce LaGuardia Tax New Groups Join Militant Keynote Speech New Officers Elected Harrison Contested Denounces Discrimination Grants Rights to Locals Mass Sale of N.J. Campaign Paper Anti-Union Plan Is Defeated by Houston Labor -Plan for Managerial Dictatorship Is Spiked by a Special Correspondent Bosses Spend Thousands A Vigilante Plan Teamsters in the Forefront IRT Threatens to Cut Wages -Transport Workers Prepare to Fight Transit Bosses What Will Quill Do? Repulsive Hoodlum Attack on Meeting U.A.W. Wins Two Indiana strikes -Demands Granted in Plymouth and Briggs Plant 100 Per Cent walkout Champ' Salesman! By Ted Bekos Make Them Buy!! Posters Useful Appeal Army –Second Anti-War Issue of Appeal Has Great Success! C.I.O. To Set up Jersey Council Progressive Action Labor Party Sentiment S.W.P. Opens Big Offices in MPLS Library, Bookshop, Kitchen "Fight Imperialism to Fight Fascism," Trotsky Tells Cuban Press by Leon Trotsky Fascism and Imperialism Stalin--World Gendarme ASU Conducts Jingo Drive While YPSL Fights War Save "Our" Trade! Openly for War Beating the Drums Y.P.S.L. Drive Planned SWP Hits at War Meet in St. Louis LaGuardia Beats the Legion's War Drums –Swallows 10–Point Anti-Labor Program The "Little Flower" (Photograph of LaGuardia) Legion Beats the Drums Back War Program Time for Accounting International Come to Aid of Striking Omaha Drivers International Backs Strike Solidarity with Farmers Army Rule for Labor in War -Make Plans to Hog–Tie Unions When U.S. Fights Army in Complete Control Labor Movement Hog-Tied Army Will Break Strikes The Judas Kiss for Spain Greetings to "Workers Voice" Czech Bourgeoisie Prepares For Turn to Fascist Regime by W. Keller Gets the Skids -Eduard Benes (Photograph) Czech "Democracy" A Slave Regime Post–War Revolutions Workers' Struggle Applied Democracy Dictatorship Established Greet the Y.P.S.L. Convention Refugees Turned Back to Hitler Pinning 'em Down by James Casey The Blight of Hitlerism Traders in Human Flesh Cachin Exposes Cachin Slander Cannot Hide the Truth 44 Oct. 10, 1938 War On U.S. War–Makers! –U.S. Deeply Involved in World War Crisis New Attempt Made to Frame Leon Trotsky –Goldman Challenges Dies Agent on Slanderous Charge Alleging Trotsky–Fascist Link Smeared with G.P.U. Goldman's Telegram Tool of G.P.U. The Only Fight Against War by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Stalinist Issue Paramount at CIO Convention by B.J. Widick, Labor Secretary, S.W.P. I.T.U. Admitted Roosevelt's Role An Imposed Peace The Main Issue Appeal Concludes Extra Editions -- Now Forward! Hitler Speeds Eastward Drive Against U.S.S.R. -All Central Europe Passing Under Nazi Heel A Hangover New Crises Coming Real Motives Czech Parties Long Prepared for Authoritarian Regime by W. Keller A Logical Development No Mass Movement Disguised Fascists Opposed Western Orientation An Imperative Necessity Anti-Semitism Will Spread Fast Action By Sailors Wins New Shepard Pact -Militant Display Quickly Brings Line to Heel After Attempt to Utilize N.M.U. Back-Stabbing Notice of Non-Renewal Fast Action Wilkes-Barre Guild Closes Four Papers 45 Oct. 15, 1938 Will Stalin Bow to Hitler? -Duranty Article Lays Down New Line of Kremlin -Sees "No Obstacle" in Path of Such a Move Trotsky's Position New Mass Murders Stalin Stakes After Munich Parties Mark Time Roosevelt Seeks National Unity in Joint Appeals –Wants to Put House in Order Before War Comes Smile on Both Houses Industrial Survey Made Unity For War Supreme Court Denies Review of Mooney Case -Fight for Freedom Goes On After New Setback Labor Must Free Him -Tom Mooney (Photograph) New Jersey C.I.O. Calls for Unity – Convention Draws Plans for Anti-Hague Fight by B.J. Widick Labor Secretary S.W.P. Plan Fight on Hague Force Apology Discuss War Question Tobin Move Aid To Union Unity -Proposal Puts AFL Bureaucrats on Hot Spots Lewis Offers to Resign Tobin Gets Big Backing Strong Peace Sentiment in C.I.O. Fight for Prestige, Not for Unity -John L. Lewis, William Green (Photograph) of Sailors Slated to Get National AFL Charter Background of Conflict The Fink Book Issue Training Ships The Hiring Hall Deal with Admiral In the Coming Elections -For Independent Labor Politics! Begin Full Press "Spy Scare" to Aid War Plans -Roosevelt Prepares for Anti-Labor Legislation The Real Menace All the Trimmings New Arms Program Witch Hunts Tomorrow Militants Face "Treason" Trial; In Spain Court -Frame-up Hearings Finally Open in Barcelona Varied Charges Protests Multiplied G.P.U. Stage–Managers Lindbergh's The Culprit! Wrecking Crew Regime Tottering in Painters Union -Clique Admits Bankruptcy; Asks for Opposition's Aid -At End of Their Rope, Weinstock & Co. Try to Trick Opponents Into Okay of New Tax Administration Bankrupt Want Payment For Deal How Deal Was "Planned" Exposes C.P. Hand Begin Double–Cross Rail at Membership Jamaica Militant Hits C.P. Lies Subway Union Hits Wage Cut -Demand Increasing In Counter Proposal Appeal Army -World Congress Issue Appears Next Week! Results of Special Anti–War Issues New York City Shows the Way! Gaston Medina Dies For a Socialist United States of Europe (Partial text of a speech delivered by James P Cannon on "The war crisis in Europe and the meaning of the Munich pact.") A Lesson in Realism Masses Are against War The Real Face of Democracy Not Enough Yet! Stalin's Next Step Stalin Will Fall Whose The Responsibility? Only Internationalist Voice How Our Party Reacted Soviet Economy In Fresh Crisis; New, Sweeping Purges Threatened by J.G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] The New Emergency Recurrences of Grain Strikes Campaign Against "Kulaks" 1,000 Protest (Protesting the persecution of revolutionary militants by the Loyalist Government in Spain) Pinning 'em Down by James Casey Love Feast with Economic Royalists The "Betterment" Diet A Healthy Program Free Tom Mooney! Tobin's Bombshell Sliding Scale of Hours New International Offers November Highlights Alliance "Friend" Denounces Strikes Czech Labor Movement Now Faces Fight Against Fascism by W. Keller A Grave Moment Traditions of Struggle An Important Distinction A Choice to Be Made Stalinists Will Be First A Quick Showdown 46 Oct. 22, 1938 Section 1 World Congress Founds Fourth International -Thirty Delegates From Eleven Countries Raise New Banner -New International Created Midst of European War Crisis Gives Voice to Revolutionary Opposition to Imperialist War -Youth International Formed Organizational Report Integration of Movement Stalinist Impotence On the Soviet Union On the International Other Problems Considered Congress Climaxes 15 Years' Struggle -Fourth International Emerges From Fight Against Degeneration in the Third International by Max Shachtman Against the Bureaucratism Rallied to the Opposition Subsequent Struggles Other Breaks Process of Selection Trotsky's Role History's Lessons A Sharp Turn Centrist Decline 4th International by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Ten Years of the Fight to Build a Revolutionary Party in the US by James P Cannon Ten Years Strong Revolutionary Realities The Pioneer Contingent -Martin Abern, James P Cannon, and Max Shachtman, pioneers in the Communist movement in the United States 10 years ago (Photograph) A Tough Start The Power of Program The First Persecution James P Cannon -National Sec'y, S.W.P. Firm Line of Principle The German Events Into the Mass Movement Turns and Sectarians Our "Rivals" The Party Re-Arms Nine Countries Represented at Youth Congress -Delegates Gather Despite Many Obstacles by Nathan Gould 19 Delegates Attend Tribute to Heroes Pledged to Anti-War Struggle Elect Delegates The Rights of Youth On National Sections Grow While Reformist Decay From Left Socialism to Bolshevism by Ernest Erber, National Chairman, Y.P.S.L. Merger With A.W.P. Move Left with Depression Conflict Takes Form Entry of Workers Party Revolutionists Unite The Revolutionary Marxist Press -Ten Year Record of Struggle and Progress by Martin Abern Only a Handful Martin Abern -Business Mgr., New International (Photograph) Circulation of 3,000 In the Early Issues Campaign For the Weekly Selling the Socialist Appeal (Photograph) Pioneer Publishers The New International The Socialist Appeal Events of a Decade Building the Press Appeal Army Best Issue of Appeal Yet! Affiliated Sections of the Fourth International Revolutionary Tasks and Work in the Trade Union Movement by V.R. Dunne Our Task The Reactionary Stalinists Vincent Dunne -Minnesota Organizer, S.W.P. The Mistakes of the C.I.O. The Strengths of the A.F.L. The Road Ahead The Unemployed Political Action Historical Role of S.W.P. The Early Days by Max Shachtman The "Document" Max Shachtman -Editor, Socialist Appeal How It Came to America The First Reaction The Trial The Real Accusers The Great Heresy "Burglary Bolshevism" The Sequel The First Trotskyist Group in New England by Antoinette F. Konikow The First Comrades Trip to Russia Prepares for Break Expelled from C.P. Progressives Merge with Fourth International by James Burnham Co-Editor, New International Not a Party Choice of the A.W.P. Obstacles Met A Foreshadowing The Struggle for Marxism In the Socialist Party by Glenn Trimble Member, Nat'l Comm., S.W.P. New Elements The "Militant" Group Left Wing Development "Clarity" Delivers A Life-or-Death Appeal! -Here's Your Chance to Act Internationalism Our Banner by Maurice Spector Co-Editor New International Lenin's Teachings The Final Straw Renunciation of Revolution There Is No Substitute Undermine the Only Force In Their Footsteps -by Atkins (Political Cartoon honoring Lenin, Liebknecht and Luxembourg) First Youth Conference Was Held In Chicago In November, 1929 by Albert Gates Nation-wide Expulsions The Youth Meet Pages from the History of the Youth Movement by Nathan Gould National Organizer, Y.P.S.L. Publish "Young Spartacus" New Clubs Organize First Convention Organization Grows Merge with Revolutionary Y.P.S.L. 46 Oct. 22, 1938 Section 2 The Death Agony of Capitalism and the Tasks of the Fourth International -Transitional Demands Will Mobilize The Masses The Objective Prerequisites for Socialist Revolution The Proletariat and Its Leadership The Minimum Program and a Transitional Program Sliding Scale of Wages and Sliding Scale of Hours Trade Unions in the Transitional Epoch Program Will Lay Basis for Regime of Dual Power Factory Committees "Business Secrets" and Workers Control of Industry Expropriation of Separate Groups of Capitalists The Picket Line -- Defense Groups -- Workers' Militia -- The Arming of the Proletariat Provides for Active Defense of Working Class Rights The Alliance of the Workers and Farmers The Main Enemy Is Still Our Own Capitalist Class The Struggle Against Imperialism and War Concretizing A Few Abstractions A Referendum on War Aiding Non-Imperialist Countries Workers and Farmers Government The Russian Experience Perspectives of the Slogan Soviets Backward Countries and the Program of Transitional Demands The Program of Transitional Demands in Fascist Country Fresh Forces Are Needed Tasks of the Fourth International The U.S.S.R. and Problems of the Transitional Epoch "Trotskyism" In the U.S.S.R. The Chief Task Against Opportunism and Unprincipled Revisionism Against Sectarianism The Road to the Woman–worker The Road to the Youth The Roots of the Fourth International World Congress Greetings to Leon Trotsky Manifesto of the Congress -Against Imperialist War! At Bandit War Betrayers of the Toilers Impotent against Fascism We Are Loyal to U.S.S.R. Break the Chains! The Fourth International Greetings to the Fighters in Spain from The Executive Committee of the Fourth International Salute to Our Living Martyrs in Our Heroic Dead Statement of the I.S. -On the Moliniere Group On Organizing Defense and Relief for Persecuted Revolutionists On Unification of the British Section On the Greek Question On the Mexican Question 47 Oct. 29, 1938 U.S. Builds War Machine -10,000 Plants Geared To Army, Navy Needs -Administration Prepares to Put Over Record Appropriation for Armed Forces and Fighting Planes Exceeds All But War Record Most Deadly Weapon Survey For M-Day Spy Scare Smoke Armaments for Conquest Kuomintang Gives Up Vital War Positions -Canton and Hankow Are Surrendered to Invaders; Turn to Guerilla Warfare Must Be Made by Lo Sen Enters New Phase Defeatist Tactics Canton Sell-out British Connivance Tasks That Remain Masses Victimized Thirteen Greek Comrades Jailed by Dictatorship -Tortures Used to Extract Names From Victims Quarters Raided 3,000 Imprisoned Life or Death Appeal! GPU Odor Begins to Spread from Nazi Spy Trial -Rumrich Drops Some Curious Hints on the Stand Washington's Choice Stalinists Indicted What Trial Reveals Creating Spy Scare An Important Aspect Enter the G.P.U. Some Curious Facts Who is Rumrich? And Matthews? He Read the Papers POUM Trial Foreshadows Munich Plan for Spain -Barcelona Frame-Up Is Smokescreen to Conceal Impending Betrayal of Anti-Fascist Spain by Felix Morrow G.P.U. Procedure Rovira's Fate Revealed Fresh "Revelations" Stalin's Role Pravda's Admission Trade Unions and the Social Crisis -A Conversation on the Problems and Program of the American Labor Movement by Crux [Leon Trotsky] (Fourth International Press Release) Capitalism in Decline Threat to Unions Psychology of Leaders Meetings Poorly Attended Masses and Leaders The Program Sliding Scale of Hours Capitulation or Struggle Danger of Fascism The Labor Party Roosevelt's "Popularity" Railroad Unions Resists Threat of Wage Slash -Road Bosses Reveal Attempt to Quash Board Inquiry by Bill Morgan "Fact Finding" Some Eyewash $95 Per Month Diverted Revenues Efforts to Balk Inquiry Other Plans N.M.U. Officers Are Accused As Bosses Agents -Rank-and-File Pilot Makes Sensational Accusation Gives Names and Dates King Involved Why Paper Was Published Tool of Opportunists King Denies The Stalinist Game Sailors Union Granted Charter by AFL Conclave Membership of New Union Program of Organization Appeal Army A Few Still Left Increased Sales and Subs New Advertising Manager Bound-Volumes New York City subscription Campaign Defense Group Organized for G.P.U. Victim -Blackwell Committee is Representative Twice Arrested Sirovy, "Friend" of Moscow, Outlaws C.P. -Social Democrats and Union Leaders Join in Craven Capitulation to Pro-Hitler Regime by W. Keller C.P. Dissolved Perfidious Betrayal "Social Fascism" Reincarnate Gold Finds a Farmer Conclusion Avoided The Real Conflict New Expulsion Wave in Stalinist Youth Ranks Refused to be Patriots Joined Y.P.S.L. A Fresh Start Appeal to YCLers Open the Doors! Vote Labor! -For Independent Political and a Fighting Program For Independent Labor Politics For a Bold, Fighting Labor Program Harlem Locals Quit Alliance Twenty Expelled Calls Cops Millions Hit As Stalin Purge Continues in Soviet Union by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Replacement and Purges "Tens of Thousands" Yardstick for Data One-Year Olds "Worthless Directors" Commissariats Cleansed The Notebook of An Agitator "Man's Best Friend is His Dog" 48 Nov. 5, 1938 C.I.O. Faces Crucial Issues of Democracy In the Unions -Convention Next Week Must Take Decisive Steps -Unity and Fight on Stalinism on the Agenda by B.J. Widick Labor Secretary S.W.P. Stalinist Issue Decisive New Unity Bid Bureaucratic Preparations Disruptors Want Recognition The Main Issue Twenty-One Years (21st anniversary of the Russian Revolution) Spanish Veterans Form New Group Progressive Painters Spurn C.P.'s Bribes -Lash Administration for Pork-Barrel Regime Would Bribe Progressives Not for Sale! Budget or Pork-Barrel Pouliopoulos Escapes From Hands of Metaxas' Police How to Vote on Tuesday How to Vote for Congress For State Senate For the Assembly POUM Leaders Sentenced in Spanish Frame-Up Trial -Workers Everywhere Must Protest Savage Prison Terms Meted out to Spanish Revolutionary Militants NMU Seamen Bullied into Signing Rotten Contract -Vicious Campaign Against Lindeberg and Militant Seafarers International Precedes Voting Agreement Bands "Quickies" The Hiring Clause West Coast Comments Plan to Shackle Seamen 1,500 Hear Trotsky Speak at New York Mass Meeting -Antoinette Konikow Honored by Tributes at Tenth Anniversary Celebration; Cannon Points the Road Ahead -Mass Meeting Hails Founding of Fourth International Konikow's Speech Highlight Colorful Meeting Other Speeches Resolution on Greece C.P. Discovers New Democratic Hero in Batista -Cuban Dictator Due for War Parley in Washington by J. Lopez Ambassador Rules Washington Intervenes "Three Year Plan" Continental Hegemony Stalinism at work Imperialism? Where? Open Strike–Breaking Trotsky Reiterates Mission of the Fourth International by Leon Trotsky Work Began in 1928 Our Historic Task The Demands Upon Us We Know No Fear Cannon Reviews the Past and Points to the Future (Excerpts from a speech delivered by James P. Cannon) The Program Decides! Face the Future National Committee Greets Konikow on 50th Anniversary by James P. Cannon, National Secretary, Socialist Workers Party Antoinette Konikow Views 50 Years of Her Activity (Text of the speech delivered by Comrade Antoinette Konikow at the Center Hotel mass meeting in reply to the tribute paid her there on the occasion of her 50th anniversary in the revolutionary movement) Party Honors Veteran (Photograph of Antoinette Konikow) Joined in 1888 At Many Cradlesides A Magic Word An Unsoiled Banner Appeal Army Anti-Imperialist Struggle Is Key to Liberation, Trotsky Tells Matteo Fossa (Fourth International Press Release) Toledano, G.P.U. Flunkey War Is Inevitable People's Front for Imperialism Democracy and Fascism in War The Only Way Out Perspectives for Mexico Latin American and War Stalin's Criminal Work Must Fight All Imperialism Tasks of the Trade Unions Fossa Joins Forces of the Fourth International C.P. Joins Nazis to Elect New Chile President -Stalinists Here Make Ludicrous Attempts to Cover Up by Donald Bergner S.P. Withdraws Growth General Supports Aguire Enter the "Daily Worker" Nov. New International Out The Fear of War Let the Refugees In! The Socialist Party: Act V and Curtain Forgotten Man Will Soon Be Remembered! by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Socialist Party near Collapse Recent NEC Meet Reveals Mr. Valenti Again Membership Sinks The "Call" Goes Down Porter's Program No Proposals on War Collapse in Unemployed Work 49 Nov. 12, 1938 Build Labor's Own Party! -Poll Shows Drift from New Deal -Labor Party Alone Can Stem March of Reaction -Workers Must Take Own Path Workers and Middle Class American Popular Frontism New Deal Explodes The Choice Ahead Let's Remember the Armistice! Belgian Fourth Int'l Candidates Score at Polls -Secure 7,000 Votes And Eight Seats in Communes (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Fought Coalition P.O.B. Losses Preserved "Peace" Dauge Honored Fighting Program Organize the Ford Motor Co.! -Successful Drive Will Put Labor on Offensive -Incompetent Stymied Previous UAW Efforts By John Adamson Defeat in "Little Steel" New Upswing; New Tasks The Great Job at Ford's Workers Want Union Henry Ford (Photograph) Why the Drive Failed High Point Missed Put Ford on CIO Agenda A Plan of Organization The Job Must Be Done Out with Batista -Roosevelt Bids Welcome to Butcher of Workers -Cuban Dictator, Who Rules by Terror, Hailed as "Democrat" by Local Stalinist Party Col. Fulgencio Battista (Photograph) Record of Terror "Democracy" In Cuba Shocking Tortures Workers Shut Down Unions Smashed Lima Conference Will Seal Latin American Pacts -U.S. Is Seeking to Consolidate Its Hegemony For American Domination Foreign Trade Convention Interests Involved Defending "Democracy" Indochinese Authorities Close Trotskyist Journal Organization of South Is Major CIO Problem -Pittsburgh Convention Must Launch Drive Southern Miners Organized Major Drive Not Attempted Johnson Freed in Bill Brown Murder Trial -Union Enemies Slander 544 As Organizer Is Absolved (Reprinted from Northwest Organizer) Killers at Large Readers Commemorate Bulletin Anniversary (10th anniversary of the Russian Bulletin of the Opposition) Marxist School Opens; Lists Important Classes Unions Condemn WPA Labor Camps Davey Breaks Ohio Tobacco Plant Strike -Threatens Workers with National Guard Terror New York Workers Vote Anti–War Stand Shachtman To Review Stolberg Book Next Week Rousing Meetings on Gould Tour Appeal Army U.S. Japanese Clash Due Over Nine–Power Treaty -Tokyo Hopes for Far Eastern Munich Pact -But Big-Navy Man Roosevelt Prepares Steadily for War As Diplomatic Conflicts Grow Acute What the Pact Is Japanese Pressure New Phase Opens Where We Stand Free the P.O.U.M. Leaders! -Fourth International Lashes G.P.U. Trial in Barcelona Statement of I.S. Veterans Picket for Blackwell C.N.T. Delegate Supports Aid for Blackwell Fresh Charges "Agent 29" Olay's Cable Stalinist Slanders Washington Delegation Telegram to Hull Lovestone Comes Out For Boss Candidates in Poll Support Imperialist Party Belly-Scraping Opportunity Y.P.S.L. Mass Convention Rally The "Kingmaker's" Friends Duranty Scents the Trail Reporting from More Duty, Sir! (Political Cartoon about Roosevelt, Batista and Cuba) Recovery: Industry Re-Geared Not for Plenty But for War Arms and Recovery Utilities Expansion Other Lines Affected Wall Street Pleased Order of Upturn Artificial Stimulation Statement on Diego Rivera 50 Nov. 19, 1938 Demonstrate Saturday at the German Consulate Against Nazi Terror (Headline above Masthead) Let the Refugees into U.S.! -Open the Doors to Victims of Hitler's Nazi Terror! (From the National Committee of the Socialist Workers Party, Section of the Fourth International) SWP Polls 6700 Votes in Jersey -Outruns S.P. and Comes Close to Stalinists -Crew Leads Party Ticket Negro Candidate High Polls More Than Stalinist Puppet UAW Board Hits Union Rights, Democracy -Bans Auto Workers Paper, Slams Big Tax on Members, Hands Slush Fund to Officers, Hits W.P.A. Auxiliary by John Adamson "Democracy" In Action Salaries Voted Paper Abolished WPA Set–up Revised Amounts to Liquidation Score Zero Expect No Miracles Pres. Cardenas Raps Attack on Trotsky Asylum -Sharply Repudiate Toledano Charges Against Exile (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Toledano's Slanders Union Revolt An Expensive Campaign Rubber Unions Appeal to NLRB -But Action, Organization Can Stop Wage Cut by R. Ferguson [Robert Treash] Union Unprepared Smash Election Alibi! Labor Unity, Union Democracy Issues Stir CIO Convention -Lewis' Miners Machine in Full Control; Attempt Steamrolling of Bureaucratic Constitution -Stalinists Lewis' Cheering Squad by B.J. Widick Labor Secretary, S.W.P. (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Copies Not Available Jeopardizes Political Rights Right to Overthrow Leaders Labor Unity C.I.O. Committed Industrial Workers Convention Miners' Machine Dominant Stalinists Cheering Squad Major Issues Evaded "Honeymoon" Days Over Skate around Politics Anti-Nazi Demonstration To Take Place Saturday Street Meeting Scheduled Petition Campaign GPU Brews New Rubens Trial -Moscow Links Local Spy Trial to Couple A New Trial? Rubens' "Prepared" Lewis "Pledges" C.I.O. Workers to Boss War -War-Mongers Offer Labor's Blood to War–Makers (Special to Socialist Appeal) A Job Through Slaughter Protection for Capitalism Left on the Galley+ Genora and Kermit Johnson, Leading Auto Workers, Quit S.P., Join S.W.P by George Clarke Significant Act To Those Still in the S.P. Organized Emergency Brigade Photograph -(Genora Johnson, enrolling recruits into the Women's Emergency Brigade, which was an important factor in winning the General Motors strike in Flint) Text of the Statement Issued by Genora and Kermit Johnson Dealing With Old Guard Joining the S.W.P. New Int'l Has Lively Features The Truth at Last! All Set for the Ball Game! Appeal Army How to Sell the Appeal Newsstand Poster Out Weber to Lecture on Moscow Foreign Policy Elections Prove Need for Independent Labor Action * Benson Defeat Shows Disgust For New Deal -Farmer–Labor Party Goes into Slump as Victim of Attempt to Become Prop of Roosevelt Regime by Jules Geller Lost 500,000 Votes Republican Promises Ineffectual Program Future Course Desertion to G.O.P. * Connecticut Workers Vote Independently -Heavy Vote for Jasper McLevy Shows Readiness of Workers to Support Independent Labor Ticket by B. Harde Election Figures Revealing Percentages Industrial Vote From Both Parties Honor Among Thieves Lessons of Vote Some "Explanations" The Full Truth Why Leftword Then? Make Good Showing -Ruben Plaskett, Frank Shapiro and Willis Crews, S.W.P. candidates in the Essex County, N.J. elections (Photograph) A Pointed Lesson in the Polls Why Did It Happen? What Will Be Proposed? What Must the Workers Do? ALP Pays Price for Sleazy Deals in N.Y. -Vote Falls Off by 100,000 as Workers See No Differences Between Labor Party and Democratic Machine Failure to Lead The Morning After Dangers Ahead Open the Doors! (Admit refugees from the Nazis) Elections over...WPA Slash! C.L.R. James, Noted Negro Militant to Speak on Decline of British Empire C.L.R. James (Photograph) Labor Party Aids Chamberlain One Road toward Progress! -By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Trotsky Defends Asylum in Slashing Reply to Toledano (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Cracked Brains 51 Nov. 20, 1938 National Plenum Votes to Issue Appeal Twice-Weekly -Launch Campaign for $3, 000 Fund (Resolution of the Plenum of the National Committee) Enough Pious Tears: Admit the Refugees! -Empty Talk Fills Air As Progrom Goes On -Hypocritical Plans For Havens In Remote Colonies Offer No Real Possibility Of Relief For Victims Of Hitler Real Roosevelt Persecutes Negroes Chamberlain's Crocodile Tears Vile Offerings of Stalinism Face the Issue-- Here! Plenary Session of N.C. Adopts Program of Action -Party to Be Geared to New Tempo to Apply Transitional Program In Trade Union Activity Watchword Is Forward! Discussion on Semi-Weekly Re-shapes Party Work Report on C.I.O. Endorses Change "Treason" Counts Collapse During Trial of P.O.U.M. -Militants Sentenced Only For Part In May Days Myths Exploded Charges Collapse One Charge Left Belgian Militant Tried for Slugging Fascist Chieftain (Special to Socialist Appeal) CIO Convention Rubber Stamps Lewis Machine -Mine Leader Rides Roughshod to Full Control by B.J. Widick (Special to Socialist Appeal) Stalinists Roughly Handled Weapon against Autonomy Stalinists Get Posts But Lewis Controls "Love–Feast" with Martin No Politics at Convention YPSL convention Opens in Chicago UAW Autonomy Endangered by Detroit Move -G.M. Loses No Time in Seizing Its Opportunity General Motors Attacks Fire Shop Steward Minn. Labor Demands Open Door for Refugees Roosevelt Proclaims Hemisphere His Domain -New Arms Program Designed to Assure Rule of U.S. Imperialism from Arctic to Cape Horn "Continental Defense" Trade Pacts LaGuardia Holds a Coat Daladier Lashes French Workers; Fight Strikers -Concentration Camp to Be Created for "Undesirables" Strikes Begin Membership Meet on Plenum Report Appeal Army Six-Page Issue This Week! Local Editions of the Appeal!& Twice-A-Week Appeal Must Be Prepared For! Acknowledgments from England Review of the Mid-Term Elections * Corrupt New Dealer Beaten at Mass. Polls -Labor Refuses Curley Backing Despite Fanfare by William Sherman Backed Wrong Horse Curley's Campaign Frankfeld on Curley * McLevy Has No Labor To Program But Workers Vote Slams All Parties by B. Harde (Second of two articles on the recent elections in Connecticut and its meaning to the workers) "Socialist" Label Doesn't Scare Voted Against Old Parties No Labor Program Unsavory Record L.N.P.L. Defeats McLevy Lessons of Election * Illinois Poll Shows Need for Labor Party -Workers Corralled in Voting for Crooked Gang by Albert Goldman Majority Whittled Down Supported by Underworld L.N.P.L. Backs Unholy Front California Labor Movement Smashes Anti-Labor Measures Larger Vote Than Olsen's Release the Others! S.W.P. Active CIO Council Pickets for Jobless Dole -Lynn Workers Rap Administration for Run-Around (Special to Socialist Appeal) Want No Stalling Aid to Strikers Anti-Semitic Pogroms Are By-Products of Capitalism -Stem from Same Roots As Lynchings of Negroes Here by James Burnham Masked Hypocrisy Capitalist-Bred Get at Roots! An African "Homeland" for the Jewish Refugees? -New "Panacea" Put Forward by World Imperialist Full of Pitfalls-- Only Solution Is "Open Doors" Right Here by C.L.R. James Natives Need Land Racism in Africa Join Fight for Jews C.L.R. James (Photograph) New York Party Arouses Masses on Asylum Issue -Workers Respond to Vigorous Drive By Locals The Case of Grynszpan by Art Preis What is Grynszpan's Fate? No Individual Terror! Fascism Is Capitalism Grynszpan Is Victim Must Not Be Victimized Bosses Exploit Jobless Needs to Bar Nazi Victims Majority in U.S.-- "Refugees!" Crocodile Tears I Ought to Know by Mike Gold Workers Picket Nazi Consulate -United Front Demonstrates Labor Strengths Counsel Joins American Fund Calls for Aid Newark Jobless Demand Asylum for Nazi Victims -Call Upon Roosevelt to Open Doors of America Wise to Boss Agitation Green and Woll Dodge Issue of Asylum for Jews Prayers but No Refuge Union Leader Demands Open Door for Refugees Zionism Proves to Be a Blind Alley for the Jews by Ben Herman Learn from Experience! Britain's Game CIO Skirts Issue of National Guard Des Moines Drivers Win New Contract C.P. Hogties Connecticut CIO -Capture Convention in Absence of Major Unions (Special to Socialist Appeal) Auto Workers Resist Must Organize Fight Bridges Dictatorship Drubbed by CIO Leaders -Rubber and Shoe Worker Delegates to CIO Convention Defy Machine; Back Fight for Democracy (Special to Socialist Appeal) Bridges "Defends" Dalrymple Attacks Blistering Attack New Revolutionary Organ Published by Peru Group Nicos Panayiotidis (Obituary) Truce Declared in Chile When Workers Arm -Popular Front and Fascists For U.S. Imperialism By Donald Bergner "Left" Goes Right C.P. Weasels Its Stand "Show Me Your Friends..." Resolutions Adopted by National Committee Plenum * Trade Union Resolution Points Road to Unity, Progressive Work (Resolution of the Plenum of the National Committee) Labor Unity Pro-C.I.O. Direction Transitional Program "Lesser Evil" In Unions Greater Concentration National Labor Secretary * Plenum Endorses World Congress Decision * Organization to Be Reshaped On Fighting Campaign Lines (Resolution of the Plenum of the National Committee) Tasks for the Next Period Professional Work The Party Press * Political Committee Rapped on Election (Resolution of the Plenum) Sidelights on C.I.O. Convention by B.J.W. [B J. Widick] Two Times Every Week! What's the Difference? Spike Slanders The People Want No War Let Me in -by Aesop (Political Cartoon) Daladier Regime Is Leading France Swiftly to Fascism by Terence Phelan [Sherry Mangan], (Special to Socialist Appeal) Daladier Declares War Stalinists Kicked Downstairs Comrades Imprisoned To Resist Is "Treason" Creeping Technique Our Tasks Book Review -Story of CIO by Max Shachtman -The Story of the CIO, by Benjamin Stolberg, Viking Press, New York The Book-Burners Fail A Defense of the C.I.O. The Virus That Threatens Labor Formula for Progress 52 Dec. 2, 1938 Drive is Launched for Twice-Weekly Appeal (Headline Over Masthead) Fascism Menaces France -Strike of Two Million Shows Workers Ready to Fight; Leaders Fear Showdown -Refusal to Meet Challenge of Power Enables Daladier to Score Bloodless Victory for Cause of Advancing Fascist Reaction -Workers' Power is Only Road Daladier Aggressive Blum's Gesture Response Uneven Daladier Jubilant Strikes Begin Wastes No Time Rumors of Dissolution Blum Goes Begging Duclos Follows Suit Blum Bleats On Demand That U.S. Congress Open the Doors to Refugees * Cannon Urges Party to Speed Appeal Campaign -Success of Drive Will Assure Appearance of Twice-Weekly by February 1 -- Or Sooner by James P. Cannon. National Secretary, S.W.P. * Petition Drive On; Party Calls for Signatures -To Be Distributed to All Union Locals Petitions Available Writers, Professors Sign Petition to the Congress of the United States: Open All Doors to the Refugees! * Who Opposes the Open Door? Big Shots Silent on Open Door What the Problems Are How About Jobs? Score Board -Local Quotas Let's Get Going! Issues Drawn in France Since Fascist Riot In '34 -People's Front Weakens Workers in Anti-Fascist Fight and Prepares Road For Daladier by Harold Roberts Discarding "Luxuries" Workers' Reaction United Front Created Program Proposed Declined, With Thanks Ultra-Patriots In June, 1938 Mass Sitdown Strikebreaker-In-Chief Union Guards Storm Silver Shirt Meetings -Fascists Thrashes in Youngstown and Chicago Union Guards Arrive Cancel Newcastle Meeting Chicago Fascists Drubbed A Necessary Warning Members Meet on YPSL Convention Sloan Would Tie G.M. Workers to Company Loans -Plan Designed to Smash Union's Militancy Scheme to Dampen Struggle Root of the Problem Boston Readers Attention! Slants on the News in the Unions by B.J. Widick, Labor Secretary, S,W,P, Pins and Needles C.P.-Olson for Militant Tobin's Prompter Won't Pay for Pie Leg-Work Information Back to Normal Bread or Bullets? Large Audience Hears the Johnsons at Mpls. Forum by Arthur Hopkins Tells of Emergency Brigade The Only Revolutionary Party Small Farmers Rebel Against Gov't Policy -Want Legislation to Protect Poor Farmers Ignores Debt Cancellation Model Resolution on Refugees Protest Deporting of Vincent Ferrero Teachers Demand Raising of Quotas I.L.G.W. Local for Refugees Youth Branch for Open Doors Appeal Army Twice-A-Week Drive On Literature Agents to Have Their Say On Subscriptions On Finances Roosevelt Speeds Drive to Mobilize Hemisphere Aims at Lima Batista Enlisted Emphasis on Industry Wall Street Dictator Rulesa Peru, Seat of Conference by Donald Bergner Puppets for Wall Street U.S. Investments Washington Runs President Nationalists Illegal Elected Without Running Stalin and Nazi Persecutions Mr. Backer's Backers Ludlow's Victory A Damning Confession Sweet Land of Liberty -by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Negroes Underline Hypocrisy of U.S. Indignation Over Jews And Black America? Roosevelt Challenged Our you know and there's no frozen peas is no frozen court all does there bad than good ones of the organic points their tasteless anyway this is all becoming a like part of my Pogroms Isolationist Reaction The Other "Democracies" What's to Be Done? Asylum in the U.S.S.R.? -Daily Worker Writhes Over a Knotty Problem Jerome's Solution Is War! The "Line" Alliance with Hitler 53 Dec. 10, 1938 Twice Weekly Appeal Drive Gets Off to Flying Start -Paper Will Wield Double Strength, Says Shachtman by Max Shachtman Toledo Goes Over the Top In First Week of Campaign Score Board French Strikes Go On -French Workers Strike Against Mass Reprisals -Daladier Uses Navy To Break Havre Walkout New Strikes Start Blum on the Rump American Fund Asks Christmas Aid to Refugees -Committee Issues Special Appeal For Workers Text of Appeal Aids Worker-Victims N.Y. Workers Demand Asylum Yankee Imperialism Plays for Big Stakes at Lima by Albert Goldman Agreed on Hemisphere Control Obstacles to Overcome Path Is Not Smooth Militant Action Can Halt Daladier Menace in France General Motors Launches New Attack on UAW -Uses "Responsibility" Letter to Penalize Militants "Sweat Blood" For Boss Discrimination at Fleetwood Fire 30 at Chevrolet Monopoly Inquiry Shows Capitalism at Standstill -Income of over Half Nation's Families below $1200 a Year; Industry Stagnates; Few Control Wealth Wall St. Cooperates Economy in Decay Incomes Under $1250 The Big Employers Anti-Semite No. 1 The Pot Boils Over Letters to the Editor Letter from Dwight McDonald Our Reply The Smoke Screen by Carlo (Political Cartoon Dictators Welcome "Democrats" at Lima by Donald Bergner Franco's Aides And Why Not? Same in 1933 Y.P.S.L. Convention Hails Twice Weekly Flash! Flash! Literary Tea's Agog Over New Blessed Event Hooking the Lyons It's a New League Everybody's Doing It A Slight Detail A Bit of a Dilemma New People in a Front 2 Anti-Daladier Pickets Jailed on West Coast -Boss Press Wants "Stiff Jail Terms" YPSL Convention Adopts Fighting Policy -Decision Will Make League Mass Youth Organization -68 Delegates Represent Young Fourth Internationalists; Gould Elected National Secretary (Special to Socialist Appeal) Spirited Mass Meeting Youth Transition Demands New Organization Course Commemorate Martyrs Walgreen Man in Houston Strike -Unions Come to Aid of Sixteen Workers (By a Special Correspondent) Finks Stand "Guard" Advice to the Needy -" Why Don't You Get Some 'Boy Friends'?" -LaGuardia Relief Investigator Advises Girl Applying for Welfare by Paul Kujak Family Evicted Quick Action Seeing Is Believing Y.P.S.L. Convention Greets Trotsky Food Workers Fight Racketeers -Progressives Enter Fall Slate Against C.P. Clique Slam Slander Campaign Racketeers' Friends Program of Progressives "Hunger Fighter" Lashes N.Y.C. Relief Set–Up -Jamaica, L.I., Jobless Expose Do-Nothing Agency Appeal Army Fund Raising Campaign in Regular Appeal Finances Has Your Branch Started a Subscription Campaign Reminders Houston C.I.O. Asks Asylum for German Refugee -Also Solidarizes With French Workers (Special to Socialist Appeal) Resolution on Nazi Persecutions of Minorities Resolution of Support to the French Workers Lehigh Unemployed Speak Out How Shall We Fight Anti-Semitism? By Felix Morrow Defeatism Paralyzes Jewry The Road of Assimilationism The Decay of Assimilationism Socialist Party Prepares to Liquidate Into A.L.P. Party Disintegrating Terms of the Deal Youth Oppose Deal Picketing the Nazis -Socialist Workers Party members and sympathizers picketing at the New York Nazi Consulate (Photograph) C.L.R. James Addresses Big Meeting in New York 54 Dec. 17, 1938 "Let Us In Or We Perish" -300,000 Refuges Demand Entry Here; Storm Consulates -Victims of Nazi Persecution Plead in Berlin, Vienna, and Naples for Asylum in U.S. Dewey, LaFollette Join Mass Meetings Scheduled Hitler Demands Ransom Reactionary Legion Stand The Main Enemy In Latin America -An Editorial (Yankee Imperialism) The "Democratic Front" In Latin America (Includes map showing dictatorships and democracies) Jobless Occupy Relief Bureaus; Demand Food for Children WPA Slashed -- FDR Xmas Gift by Bill Morgan The Buck is Passed No Time to Criticize! Fingerprinting New Scheme France is Main Axis of Coming Events Abroad -Uneasy Interlude Precedes Open Struggle Uneasy Interlude Bankers Turn Omaha Into a Harlan County -Drivers' Strike Continues Despite Boss Terror Anything Goes in Omaha Deny Strikers Relief Burnham Sees Long Step Forward in Twice-Weekly by James Burnham Toledo CIO Asks Open Door for Jewish Refugees -Drivers' Cooperation Stops Work; Bosses Sign Up (Special to Socialist Appeal) Speed Up the Twice-Weekly Appeal Drive Score Board N.Y. Checkers Win Strike 500 Protest WPA Cuts in St. Paul To All Readers of Socialist Appeal! Idlers Wine and Dine Eden As Profiteers Hold Parley O'Mahoney's Pledge Zina Nesson (Obituary) Interest in Mahoney Bill Spreads Cannon Will Lecture on Transition Program Progressives Gain in Cafeteria Union Appeal Army Handling the Semi-Weekly Appeal Concentrate on Subscriptions Monthly Statements Mailed This Week Ruth Querio Gives Points On Pushing Appeal Sales by Ruth Querio -Allentown's Ace Literature Agent Regularity Imperative Refugee Campaign--Tasks for All How Shall We Fight Anti-Semitism -- By Felix Morrow -Blind Alleys for the Jewish People (Part 2 of a series) The End of the Assimilationist Road The Road of Zionism The Price We Pay for Zionism Yezhov Following Yagoda to G.P.U. Resting Place Just a Simple Fact In Yagoda's Footsteps Why He Must Go To Years of "Glory" Beria's Apprenticeship Cannon, James Speak on France Solidarity for France Why Does Stalin Keep Jews Out of Soviet Union? "Stalin on Anti-Semitism" Gannes' Version And What Then? Alibi Ike The Jews Too A Hinted Truth Blackwell Coming to Trial, State Dep't Is Informed Make the List Grow On the Make Refuge and Social Democracy Trotsky Writes On Europe in Dec. N.I. Outlines Available Stalinists Try To "Smear" Grynszpan Collective Security- for the Capitalists by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Remember These Facts! (About the Daladier Government in France) U.S. Establishes Control Over Chile After Long Battle With Great Britain by Donald Bergner (3rd in a series on Latin America) U.S. Investments Dominant Seven Cents a Day Strikes Overthrow Dictator Wall Street Man The Stalinist Brass Check "Communists" Become Open Backers of Arms Program Repeats France Sacrificing Workers' Needs Browder Joins General Staff A Mess of Pottage Promise and Reality Question Box 55 Dec. 24, 1938 Bread! Not Battleships! -A Program for the Unemployed Is for These (Photograph of the Battleship) ---That We Must Start? (Photograph of a line of unemployed and hungry workers) Labor Can Force Congressional Action to Admit Refugees Here -Decision on Asylum Really Rests With Unions -Action Imperative Ickes' Hypocrisy Score Board Speed up Refugee Campaign! U.S. Fights for Wall St. Rights at Lima Parley -Quashes Proposals Aimed at U.S. Investors Fight Collapses Loan Plan Helps Argentina's Role Unions Organize Jobless For Showdown with New Deal -Cleveland UAW Is Setting Up Union WPA Auxiliary -To Fight WPA Cuts Organization Under Way "Bread not Bullets" Charter W.P.A. Workers Major Task Before C.I.O. -Industry Pick-Up Does Not Relieve Unemployment; Labor Action Alone Will Open Factories by Art Preis Mass Unemployment Permanent Production Up--- More WPA! The Decisive Hour in France by Leon Trotsky (Fourth International Press Release) Johaux Guarantees Betrayal What Means This Strike? Bureaucrats Prepare Defeat Has the Revolution Begun? Popular Front Stems Revolutionary Tide Has the Revolutionary "Danger" Passed? The Workers Wanted to Fight Find Road to Workers! Our Press, Organizer and Educator; Twice Weekly! by Martin Abern Branch Competition Keen for Twice-Weekly Prizes From Our Branches Local 544 to Fight WPA Cuts (Special to Socialist Appeal) There Are No Jobs! -Factory Wheels Turn But Unemployed Do Not Return to their Former Jobs by David Cowles Population Grows, Jobs Decline Can Industry Provide Jobs? Less Jobs Since 1929 Capitalism Impotent Stage Six-Day Sit-in In New York Relief Bureaus "Cash for Clothing" New Interest in Kids Hunger Strike Strike Threat Wins Gains on Detroit WPA Wins Concessions Appeal Army On the Conveyer Peak Production Flint Fights for Jobs Martin As "Statesman" Clique Wrangles On But Workers Fed Up The Real Score Board Boss Court Convicts Three Who Fought Hunger Only Business Men Pay-triot Judge Christmas on WPA...and Off Come Across, Or Else... Gorman and Hillman Are You Going to Pioneer's Party? How Shall We Fight Anti-Semitism -- By Felix Morrow Jew-Baiters Are the Spawn of Capitalism Two Immediate Tasks The Roots of Anti-Semitism Capitalism Lives By Race-Hatred The Roosevelt Technique by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Unions Demand Control of Minn. Farmer-Labor Party (Special to Socialist Appeal) Labor Demands Control Stalinists Oppose Unions Unions Crowded Out No Bottles, No Machines And No Sales---But Forty Million in Profits! No Bottles, No Machines Jan. New International Contents 56 Dec. 31, 1938 Appeal Fund Celebrates New Year by Topping $1,000 -Twice-Weekly Drive Total $1,001.70; Branches Promise Action on Balance by Rose Karsner, Appeal Campaign Director A Happy New Year for the Working Class! (Political Cartoon) Total to Date $1,007.70! On to the Daily! -From Our Branches Turn On the Heat! Make It Rise! Score Board Tasks in Refugee Campaign! FDR: "Warplanes Instead of WPA" -10,000 Planes for Army While Relief is Cut -Ten Million Need Money That Goes for War Aims Grim Fate for 3,000,000 "Simply Shocking" Cannon Fodder for Hunger Slums and Destroyers Homes! Not Battleships! Make Congress Heed Labor Arms Program Displaces Open Door for Refugees No Help for "Labor Leaders" Lundeen's Statement Saber-Rattler -Sumner Welles (Photograph) Progressives Sweep Mpls. Drivers Poll Lima Parley Is Cold Comfort to U.S. Diplomats -British Succeed in Checking Wall St. Program Britain Main Opposition Dressing It Up Priest Spills the Beans Detroit Drivers Win Area Pact, Wage Increases -Bosses Crack Before Strike Ultimatum Expires N.Y. Organizes Appeal Sales by Abe Miller (Head of New York's Literature Distribution) Challenge of Youth Appears Montana Farmers Destitute on $44 Monthly W.P.A. Ration Soulounias, Fur Militant, Vindicated In Libel Action Capacity Crowd Hears Cannon in Minneapolis New Outlines James Tour Opens at Philadelphia; Will Go to Coast Progressives Fight Food Union Bosses Gussie Krakowsky (Obituary) Appeal Army Make 1939 a Year for the Appeal! Directive on New Appeal to Appear in January! Brazil Communists Repudiate Moscow -Sao Paulo Regional Committee Issues Call For United Front Congress to Form New Party (Special to Socialist Appeal) Policies of the C.I. Condemned Organic Break Calls Conference Muniz, Carlini Awaiting Trial on Phony Charge -Counsel Asks for Mental Test of Witness SH -- SH! United States Also Uses Spies! Drumming Up War Scare How Shall We Fight Anti-Semitism--By Felix Morrow (Part 4) The Mechanics of Anti-Semitism How Not to Fight Anti-Semitism Coughlin, Stalin and the Jews The Spirit of the Russian Revolution Stalin, Enemy of Socialism Reformists Opened Door to Fascism Choose Your Fate; Socialism or Fascism In the Farmer Labor Party -An Editorial Finding Scapegoats Real Attack on Militants People's Front Liberates Nazis Soviet Press Gives Scant Coverage to Nazi Pogroms After Roosevelt-Pious Words "Intelligentsia" Protests Question Box (Conducted by the National Education Department A Healthy Young Baby More Pious Tears Why We Need an Army W.A.-Company Union Counsel of Treachery Politics and the Unions -Concerning the Sailors Union of the Pacific The S.U.P. Amendment Where the Issue Lies Political Rights Where It Would Lead Democracy a Myth in the Argentine by Donald Bergner Peace on a Bomber Suppresses Strikes Britain Dominant Argentine Imperialism ============================================= 1939 SOCIALIST APPEAL VOLUME 3 - First Half, January 1-June 30, 1939 1 Jan. 07, 1939 Branch Competition Gets Hotter In Twice-Weekly Drive -Fund at $1330 As Party Begins to Reach Quotas -But More Speed Is Needed to Reach Our Goal by Rose Karsner Appeal Campaign Director Score Board Fight Cuts in W.P.A -Slashes Plotted As Foil to Arms Plans -Roosevelt Presents Congress With Huge Armament Budget as Garner & Co. Prepare Blowing at Jobless 11,000 Taxi Drivers Strike in New York -LaGuardia Mobilizes Full Police Force as Reply to Union Demands for Decent Conditions New Year's Resolution No. 1 by Carlo (Political Cartoon about unemployment) Moscow Frameups Exposed by Trial of Ukraine GPU -Admit "Confessions" Extracted from Victims Statement of the Socialist Workers Party, U.S.A. -Yankee Imperialism at Lima Blackwell Freed, Washington Hears -Militant Acquitted After Trial of Valencia Brenda's Party -Champagne for the Idle Rich; No Refuge for Oppressed C.P. Misrule Is Exposed in Teachers Union -Progressives Fight for Inner-Union Democracy Appeal Army McKinney Hails Twice-Weekly by E.R. McKinney Hospital Union Cuts Loose from C.P. Domination -Advances Swiftly under Progressive Leaders Hague Emboldened by C.I.O. Weakness -New Injunctions Challenge Union Rights in Jersey -Union-Busting Drive Resumed Full Blast American Student Union Takes Rabid Jingo Line Negotiations With G.M. Are Stalled United States--Padlocked Pantry for Unemployed by Bill Morgan Question Box (Conducted by the National Educational Department) Musica and Business Secrets (Reprinted from the "Northwest Organizer" of December 22, 1938) How the Arms Program Works Hitler Apes Stalin Their Wage Is One Cent an Hour! Socialist Party Comes to an End -Party Folds Up to Become an "Educational" Society Inside the American Labor Party C.L.R. James Opens National Tour in Phila. 2 Jan. 14, 1939 SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHED EVERY WEEK BY THE SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHING COMPANY Editor: Max Shachtman Associate Editors: Harold Roberts, Felix Morrow Business Manager: S. Stanley F.D.R. Cuts WPA, Booms War * Indicates He Is Ready to Hurl Nation Into War -Tries to Make Use of Anti-Fascist Sentiment -"Guns, Not Butter" * Slashes Outlay to Provide for Big Arms Budget -Millions to Starve to Aid Plans for War -Resistance Vital Forgotten Words for the Forgotten Man Tom Mooney Freed after Twenty-Two Year Battle -Class War Prisoners Is Fully Vindicated -Became Symbol of Workers' Struggle Here and Abroad Against Capitalist Injustice S.W.P. Greets Tom Mooney $30 For 30-Hour Week Is Toledo Jobless Demand (Special to Socialist Appeal) Roosevelt Condemns Jews to Be Permanent Pariahs -Asks Mussolini to Open Up Ethiopia But Clamps down on Admitting Refugees to U.S. by Felix Morrow Leon Trotsky Hits Back At N.Y. "Daily News" Slanders Billions More for War; Billions Less for WPA Omaha Truckmen In Key Battle Against Bosses -Cannon Sees A Gain For Whole Country by James P. Cannon, National Secretary, S.W.P. More Die in Firetraps as Boss Politicians Make Promises by Grace Saunders Big Phila. Meeting Opens James Tour 1600 WPA Women Fired on Coast -Relief Union Plans to Fight New Firings (Special to Socialist Appeal) Rubber Workers Threaten Strike by R. Ferguson (Special to Socialist Appeal) Minn. Workers Fight WPA Cuts (Special to Socialist Appeal) Protest in St. Paul Progressive Victimized by Painters Union in N.Y. (Special to Socialist Appeal) Union Men Defy Martial Law in Okla. Oil Strike -Tulsa Unions Are Roused by Call for Guard (Special to Socialist Appeal) Appeal Army Question Box (Conducted by the National Educational Department) On the Way to the Trenches "Democracy" --- Salvador Style Fischer Shocks Faithful by Swing from Stalin Line Letters to the Editor On Fair Play and Plain Fraud Welcome Back, Tom Mooney A Clear Warning The C.P. and Roosevelt The Social Democrats Evicted Sharecroppers Start Mass Trek to U.S. Highway F.D.R.'s Budget Message! (Political Cartoon about the preponderance of government spending is for armaments with little going to social programs for the unemployed.) Relief for Horses but Not for Men-- That's the Law! Drive Slows Up; Branches Must Speed Fund Action by Rose Karsner, Appeal Campaign Director Score Board "Intellectuals in Retreat" Is Feature of "New International" 3 Jan. 21, 1939 Appeal Fund Nearly $2,500! Two More Weeks to Go! -Drive Spurts; Party Speeds down Stretch -Response Indicates Thermometer Will Spill Over by Rose Karsner, Appeal Campaign Director 1,000,000 Cut from WPA -Roosevelt Alibis While Congress Hacks at Funds -Militant Struggle Alone Can Check Deep Cuts -Fight The Slash! Cropper Misery Dramatized on Missouri Road -Police Start Drive to Breakup Sitdown (Special to Socialist Appeal) Score Board Fight Roosevelt's War Program An Editorial Let 'Em Eat Bullets by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Muniz Faces His GPU Inquisitors As Trial Nears -4th Internationalist Proudly Affirms His Stand Barcelona Workers Face Supreme Test -Boss Reaction in Loyalist Rear Makes Franco Advance Easier by Hamstringing Workers by Felix Morrow Workers in Ohio Fight WPA Cuts -Unemployed Union Leads Militant Struggle (Special to Socialist Appeal) Faction Fight Flares Again in U.A.W Executive Board St. Louis Mothers Hit by Relief Cut -1,000 of the Neediest and Most Helpless of Dependents and Their Children Face Starvation by David T. Burbank (Special to Socialist Appeal) Boss Plumbers Hit Labor Rates in N.Y. Lockout Jamaica Unemployed League Meetings Illustrate New York Relief Situation by Bill Morgan Michigan Labor Attacked in New Governor's Plan (Special to Socialist Appeal) Theatre Party for Dewey Fund C.L.R. James on Successful Tour Appeal Army A Visit to Germany -Masses Show Their Hatred of Fascism Despite Hitler's Reign of Terror by Paul Fielding Hitler Strikes Blow at 4th International -German Trotskyites Given Severe Prison Sentences -Hitler Strikes at Revolutionists Who Have Been Slandered by G.P.U. as "Gestapo Agents" Spanish Bolsheviks Call for Aid to Comrade Muniz Jewish Leader Condemns Roosevelt's Refugee Plan Hope For Beal Release Mounts Two Labor Prisoners -- Two Labor Leaders -Mooney's Present Conduct Brings to Mind What Debs Stood For The Cat Sneaks Out of the Bag In Missouri--America's Own Refugees (Political Cartoon) Who Is the G.P.U. Sending into Mexico and Why? Militarizing the W.P.A. Who Are the Murderers? Socialist Pontius Pilate Traitors at the Helm A Free Press 4 Jan. 28, 1939 Twice-Weekly Fund Only $200 Short of the Goal! -$2800 Is Drive Total With One More Week Left -Drive Success Seeing As It Enters Last Week by Rose Karsner, Appeal Campaign Director Save the Auto Union! * Auto Workers! Stop the Union-Wreckers * Stalinist Move to Smash Organization -Martin Group Shares Blame for Crisis Which Is Imperiling Union's Existence -Members Must Intervene Mich. Teamsters Battling Courts, Cops and Scabs -Fight Court Order to Brewery Workers Barcelona Can Be a Second Madrid -The Workers Save Madrid and They Can Still Save Barcelona; Negrin and Co. Prepare Their Exit Score Board Jobless Parley in Fight Against Relief Slashes -Eastern Conference Plans Struggle for Jobs by Bill Morgan Don't Be Fooled by F.D.R.'s Sham "Battle" for Relief! Senate Temporizes On Relief Slashes While Roosevelt Evades Responsibility -Goes Through Devious Maneuvers to Hamstring Protest Movement 15 Convicted in "Lubin Case" Omaha Striker Stand Firm As Bosses Weaken -Strike Going Strong After Nineteen Weeks Textile Workers Win Concessions -T.W.O.C. Hits Fake Union at Peabody Bleachery (Special to Socialist Appeal) James Tour Continues with Striking Success Painters Reject Weinstock Plan on Maintenance -See Blow to Union in Union Chief's Proposition Appeal Army Let's Have "Appeal Minute Men" Says Chicago Agent by Karl Schier Chicago Literature Agent LaGuardia Chisels on Housing Funds -Little Flower Talks Big But Curries Favor of Landlords by Whittling Down Proposed Expenses by Grace Saunders Questions Progressives Win In Firemen Vote Chicago Party, Y.P.S.L. Picket Dinner for Fascist by Al Liebeck "Help! Police!" Blackwell Will Speak At Meeting Ohio Activists Discuss Work (Special to Socialist Appeal) New Leader Promises Nice War If We Are All Good Patriots by Max Shachtman Stalinist Kowtow to Greek Dictator Rochester Union Fights Boss War (Special to Socialist Appeal) Times Leads Pack Attacking Mexico -Press Barrage Presages Sharpened U.S. Demands; Kluckhohn Is Kicked Out Spain's Friends Recruiting Sergeants The Irish Bombings "Improving" Guam Varied Content in Feb. "New International" What Does S.P. Say on Rourke? Let Us Arm Ourselves, Too! By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Socialist Party - Old Guard Fusion Nears Ratification Question Box Best Labor Paper Our Goal By B.J. Widick Letters to the Editor 5 Feb. 4, 1939 Over the Top! The Twice-Weekly Begins Feb. 8! F.D.R. Admits War Aim -New Crisis Brews in Europe; Negrin Abandons Barcelona * U.S. Border "In France" F.D.R. Tells Senators -Issue of Colonies Forced by Axis Partners -A Moscow Deal? * City Given Up Without Fight; Quit in Panic -Premier and Other Officials First to Desert -All Hope Not Gone Over With a Bang! by Rose Karsner Appeal Campaign Director Suicide or Struggle -- These Choices Face The Unemployed by Bill Morgan Auto Workers Union Faces Deeper Split -Martin Resigns from Executive Council of C.I.O.; Indicates Break Away Into Independence or Towards A.F.L. Omaha Drivers Solid in 22nd Week of Strike -Bosses Quit Parley; Demands 60% Settled Senate Carries House Slash of Relief Budget -Shipstead, Farmer-Labor Senator, Decides Cut Quantum Base Plan Shows Offensive U.S. Intentions -Admirals Find It Hard to Explain Its Purpose St. Louis Workers Demand Funds for Sharecroppers (Special to Socialist Appeal) Green's Tone Changing As Workers Press for Peace Minnesota Farmer–Labor Party Drops Independent Action in Move to Right Chicago and Flint Hear C.L.R James Detroit's Beer Drivers Spurn Wage Cut Plan -Union Makes Public Double Cross by Frank Martel New Dealer Gets Job; A.L.P.er is Rewarded Appeal Army Score Board Sam Bauman (Obituary) Chicago Primary Candidates Avoid Main Issues by Albert Gates Why the Defeats in Spain? --- By Felix Morrow -"The Salvation of Spain Lay, First of All in Following a Policy of Class Struggle in Spain, And It Was Abandoned for the Fatal Perspective of Currying Favor with the "Great Democracies." The Unutterable Tragedy of the Spanish Workers Is That the Criminal Policy of Their Stalinist–Socialist–Anarchist Leadership Prevailed to the Bitter End" Workmen Circle Pushes S.P.--Old Guard Fusion Ryan, Lincoln Brigader, To Speak at S.W.P. Meet New York Y.P.S.L. Honors Three Revolutionary Chiefs Like Children Pouliopoulos, In Metaxas Jail, Greets Fourth International Marxist School Will Open February 27th The Hague Decision Call Their Bluff! Spain in the Pacifists Old Law Houses Peril Workers -Slump Tenants Must Move Against Owners Harry Wicks Turns Up Under Lovestone's Wing Again New Soviet Decrees Reflect Acute Crisis In Production by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Spain: A Lesson for France -An Editorial "Your Interests in South America Are Menaced!" By Carlo (Political Cartoon) 6 Feb 10, 1939 SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHED TWICE A WEEK BY THE SOCIALIST APPEAL P[UBLISHING COMPANY EDITOR: MAX SHACHTMAN ASSOCIATE EDITORS: HAROLD ROBERTS, FELIX MORROW STAFF MEMBERS: EMANUEL GARRETT, JOSEPH HANSEN BUSINESS MANAGER: S. STANLEY Roosevelt Plots for War -Plans Secretly to Hurl Nation Into Conflict -Cynical Denials Do Not Conceal His Intentions -Wants Free Hand Negrin Government Seeks Deal to Surrender to the Fascists -Abandons Spain to Mercies of Fascist Hordes -Treacherously Quit Struggle to Flee to France -Azana First to Go The Tragedy of Spain by Leon Trotsky Cleveland Auto Local Attacks Faction Fight -Calls for Action (Special to Socialist Appeal) They Fear the Decision of the People -An Editorial Stalinist Control of Teachers Union Is A.F.L. Excuse to Hit Real Progressives (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Line Utility Co. Pockets By T.V.A. Purchase Plan -Excessive Sum Paid Assures Electric Rate Rise Refugee Numbers Increase as Democracies Stall Aid Montana Union Opposes Roosevelt War Program In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Ind. SWOC Pushes Organization As Governor Mediates Demands (Special to Socialist Appeal) CIO–AFL Responsible for Oregon Anti-Labor Measure Meager Child Aid Bars Jobs for Mothers -Shipstead Vote Is Factor In Minn. W.P.A. Cut Appeal Army Stalinist Stage Patriotic Assembly in Los Angeles Relief Cut "Protest" by N.J. Shilzony (Special to Socialist Appeal) Bambrick-LaGuardia Force Shabby Compromise on Elevator Operators In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens "Death to Jews and Trotsky!" Cried Rioting Mexican Fascists On the Way to the Trenches Hollywood Merry-go-round Deputies Are Unanimous for Colonial Slavery (French Chamber of Deputies) On the Line ---With Bill Morgan Labor Opposes Proposed Rochester Sales Tax Now for the Next Job "The Post" Takes a Step It's No Longer News It Was Premature On Mexican Anti-Semitism A Nice Clean War India Congress Defeats Gandhi The Dis-semble Line! (Political Cartoon) Huge Swindle Seen in Gov't Security Fund Bond Scheme by Grace Saunders Their Government by James Burnham Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins 7 Feb. 14, 1939 Launch Fight to Save U.A.W. -Three Automobile Locals Reject Martin, Stalinists, Favor C.I.O. -Call for Immediate Action to Save Union From Suicidal Battle of Martin and Stalin Factions -Hit Disruptive Leaders People's Front Deserts Spanish Anti-Fascist Struggle -Negrin, Azana Dicker Capitulation Terms -Seek to Save Skins of Government Leaders While Abandoning The Anti-Fascist Cause -Base Treachery At End Roosevelt Again Covers up Cut in Relief Funds -Gives Pretty Speech to Hush Protest Movement "The Bulwark Against War and Fascism!" By Carlo (Political Cartoon about the People's Front in France) Left Wing Wins in Mine Workers Union Elections (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Brewery Union Success Points to Martel Ouster -Local 271 Strike Threat Brings Bosses to Terms Quickly (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Anti-Picket Law Fought by Flint U.A.W. Members -Union Demonstration Answers Boss Attack (Special to Socialist Appeal) Policy of the S.W.P. In the U.A.W. Situation -Statement of the Political Committee, S.W.P. In the Trade Unions By B.J. Widick V.R. Dunne Asks Unity Convention for Auto Workers -Progressives Cannot Support Dual Union Move (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Armour Yields at Fargo (Special to Socialist Appeal) One Convention --- One Union One Fight Against the Bosses! -An Independent Program of Action for the United Automobile Workers Union of America in the Crisis Created by Martin's Pull-Away from the C.I.O. and the Stalinist Wrecking Crew Appeal Army Frisco Unemployed Form Strong Union by Bill Gannon (Special to Socialist Appeal) Off the Record by Dwight MacDonald Rank and File Fur Unionists Condemn Jt. Council Regime -Progressive Group Hits Slanderous Charges (Special to As the Socialist Appeal) Judge Issues Injunction Against Chi. News Guild (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Stalinists Woo Boss Dominated Oil Fillers Ass'n -Provokes AFL–CIO Jurisdiction Fight (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Wilson–Jones Co. Tied Up By Office Goods Union Strike -Loose-Leaf Workers in Two Cities out Solid (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Puerto Rican Bosses Spike Wage-Hour Act -Gov't Sabotages As Labor Conditions Worsen Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Bill Haywood (Feb 4, 1869-May 18,1928) by Emanuel Garrett Fight With the Socialist Workers Party For: The Auto Union Crisis Let Us Rejoice! Twelve Dictators Can Spain Still Fight? Dr. Benes Comes to Town For Grynszpan: -Against the Fascist Pogrom Gangs and Stalinist Scoundrels by Leon Trotsky In This Corner by Max Shachtman Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins 8 Feb. 17, 1939 Demonstrate Against Fascist Garden Rally on Feb. 20! Auto Locals Vote for C.I.O. -Refuse Support for Move Toward A.F.L. -Rank and File Group, Fighting Martin and Stalinists, Records Growing Influence Among Members -C.P. Looting Disclosed (Special to Socialist Appeal) Negrin Begs "Safe" Peace from Franco -Uses Madrid Zone to Hold up Franco -Wants a "Safe" Peace for Himself and Friends; Seeks Fight Not for Victory But "Pending Arrival of Peace" -Acts Only for Powers Hainan Seizure Gives Japanese Strategic Base -Commands Maritime Routes Of Major Powers Applying Their Trade Union Line! By Carlo (Political Cartoon about the UAW conflict) Rubber Strike in Third Week (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Irish Republicans Open New Drive Against English Rule by Thomas O'Reilly Does Hillman's Letter Presage Purge In C.I.O. -Open Attack on C.P. Suggest New Course In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Mutual Exposure Features Fight (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Who Claims Relief Not Needed? -Half-Thousand Women Stampede For 12 Jobs, While Young Girl Despondent Over Lack of Work, Decides on Suicide Oakland Cops Beat, Arrest Anti-Franco Picketers (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Jersey Alliance Members Fight Wrecking Crew (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Start "Help a Refugee" Campaign Akron Moralizers Slander Laborers on Public Works -Investigation Proves City Fathers Are Liars (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Appeal Army In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Britain, Playing Arabs Off against Jews, Opens London Parley on Palestine Issue Left Jabs On the Line ... With Bill Morgan Fight With the Socialist Workers Party Rebel India Marches Again "Dangerous Nonsense" Is the Money There? The Same Old Gang Fact of the Week Intellectual Ex-Radicals and World Reaction -The Crisis of the Disillusioned Fellow-Travelers of Bolshevism Is Not the Same as a "Crisis of Marxism" by Leon Trotsky Him him him him him him him him him The Politics of Pope Pius -The Spiritual Head of Almost One-Fifth of Mankind Was Not a "Man of Peace and Progress" but an Active And Consistent Advocate of a Program of Reaction Their Government by James Burnham Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins 9 Feb. 21, 1939 Labor! Picket the Fascist Garden rally on February 20! The Unemployed Are Not Guinea Pigs! California Labor Protests Oakland Police Brutality -Myra Tanner, Y.P.S.L. Organizer Slugged by Cops for Aiding Roland Bates (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Shachtman Will Debate Bohn on F.D.R. Support Japan Menaces USSR -Far East Crisis Pushes World Closer to War -European Diplomats in Wrangle Over Spain Pickings -War Funds Jump Azana, Negrin Seek Joint Peace Action -Popular Front Leaders at Madrid Said to Agree That New Ministers Shall Replace Negrin -Democracies Woo Franco Muniz Safe but Carlini Missing (Special to the Socialist Appeal) History of Social Patriotism (Political Cartoon) Omaha Truckers Win Union Shop, Wage Increase -Bosses Yield After Twenty-two Week Struggle (Special to the Socialist Appeal) British Head Jobless for Compulsory Labor Camps Stalinist Knife-Men Break Up Meeting (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Liberties Report Proves Need for Workers Guards -LaFollette Facts Show Anti-Union Violence (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Sailors See Lesson for All Workers in Auto Situation -Martin Ruined Chance to Fight Communist Party Clique Unemployed Union Victorious in Long Fought Marcus Case (Special to the Socialist Appeal) University Official Stooges for Big Rubber Companies -Classifies Leaflet Distribution As "Anti-Social" (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Wilson – Jones Strike Victory (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Wreckers Raid Sea Radio Union Local, Oust Sec'y -Rank and File Raise Defense Fund Against Illegal Action (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Hungry Mother Tries "Hold Up" Appeal Army Stalinist Attempt on James Meeting Defeated Akron Council Voids Fake Ballots for Stalinist Bloc by R. Ferguson [Robert Treash] Off the Record by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -August Bebel by Emanuel Garrett Refugee Committee Decides to Abandon All Its Efforts British Officials Prepare to Dash Zionist Hopes by Felix Morrow Cardenas Gov't Condemns Land of U.S. Owners -Sugar Holdings Are Expropriated in Mexico Pity the Companies! On the Way to the Trenches Seeing the Plays -The American Way by George S. Kalufman and Moss Hart Fight With the Socialist Workers Party For: Two Votes In The House Exhuming Mr. Hoover Dividends and Profits Week Fables For The Russians Is Stalinist Foreign Policy Moving to Conciliation with the Fascists? -Recent Steps by the Kremlin in the Trade Pact With Italy Indicate a New Trend for "Post-Munich" Times Colonel Batista Visits Mexico -The Man Who Established a Bloodthirsty Regime of Terror Against the Cuban Masses is Being Dressed Up by Stalin's Hirelings As A Snow-White Democrat by Miguel Sanchez In This Corner by Max Shachtman Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins 10 Feb. 24, 1939 "Save Union" Move Gains More Locals -Francis Dillon, Professional Union Payroll Leech, Crawls into Auto Faction Struggle (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Oakland CIO Hits Stalinist for Fink Action In Arrests -Tanner-Bates Defense Committee Formed As C.P. Gang Leads Boss Chorus Against Two (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Loyalists Ready to Make Peace If No Reprisals -Frenchman Acts As Azana, Franco Go-Between 50,000 Anti-Nazis Answer S.W.P. Call -1,780 LaGuardia Cops Protect Nazis from Workers' Wrath in Brutal Attack on Demonstrators At the Garden Picket Line (Photographs) Nazis Cheer New York Cops For Clubbing of Picket Lines -"History Is Written Not in Ink; But in Blood!" Declares Jew-Baiting Swastika Leader All Races, Creeds Join Picket Line by Felix Morrow Arrest, Beat 5 For Picketing Local New York Rallies Workers S.W.P. Protests Police Brutality In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Inside the Garden by Argus Demonstration Sidelights by B.J. Widick Appeal Army In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line... With Bill Morgan Fight with the Socialist Workers Party For: The Craven Jewish Press Behind the Fireside Chat In Central Spain Balance Sheet Save The Union! by Carlo (Political Cartoon about the UAW conflict) Judiciary Crawls with Corruption -The Cases of Judges Manton, Rudich and Others Bring to Light the Rottenness of Boss Courts Where "Justice" Has Its Price Their Government by James Burnham Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins 11 Feb. 28, 1939 Fight Nazis in Los Angeles -5,000 Workers Answer S.W.P. Call to Picket -Police Battle to Protect Bund Meeting -Meeting Delayed (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Flint Backs C.I.O. Auto Convention -Martin's Splitting Tactics Repel Members -Third Group Meets Trial Set For 5 Arrested at Anti-Nazi Rally (Special to the Socialist Appeal) 8 Locals Quit WAA, Form Fighting Union -Essex County Majority Issues Militant "Declaration Of Independence" (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Mayor Stalls Delegation Protesting Cop Brutality Fight Fascism with Workers' Guards! Alliance Meeting Waves War Flag -Fink Leaders Drop Last Vestige of Action For Unemployed Workers by Bill Morgan An Open Letter -To Members of the Communist Party In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Showdown Nears in Detroit Auto Union Struggle -Two Meetings Show Large Majority For C.I.O Bosses Use Auto Union Split to Push Anti-Labor Law As UAW Fails to Act (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Minneapolis Cab Drivers Strike to Win Contract -Show Workers Can Handle Own Problems (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Appeal Army Off the Record by Dwight MacDonald More Sidelights on the Anti-Nazi Demonstration "I Am Joining the S.W.P." by Ruth Raffner LaGuardia Cops Beat Up in Police Station -Driven by Mounted Police At Nazi Meeting Left Jabs Farrell Demands Mayor Explain Protecting Nazis -LaGuardia's Entire Conduct Reminiscent of Democrats in Italy, Germany Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Johann Most by Emanuel Garrett Fight With The Socialist Workers Party For: Join Us on the Firing Line! Yellow Journalism Where There Are No Cuts When Fascism Reared Its Head "No Pasaran" by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Dark Cloak of Secrecy Lifted from FDR War Entanglement (Special to the Socialist Appeal) In This Corner by Max Shactman James, Russell Debate Capitalist System Before Large Audience (Special to the Socialist Appeal) 12 Mar. 3, 1939 Spanish Militants Describe Escape from Barcelona -Bolshevik Leninist Tell of the City's Fall -A Escape With Gorkin and Other P.O.U.M. Leaders; Stalinist Police Left Them to Be Slaughtered -Say Fight Will Go on by Terence Phelan [Sherry Mangan] (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Traders Knife Spain -Pres. Azana Aids Democracies to Support Franco -Head of People's Front Quits Paris -No Terms Asked Roosevelt Asks Labor to Form National Front -Political Ambitions, War, Call for Labor Unity -Unity for War The Support of the Democracies by Carlo (Political Cartoon concerning the plight of Spanish workers and the inaction of the U.S., France and England) Stalinist Endanger Jobs of 20,000 at Auto Plant (Special to the Socialist Appeal) F.D.R. Spokesman Goes Down Line For Big Finance Los Angeles SWP Pickets Nazi Meet -Complete Details of Demonstration Tell of Militant Action (Special to the Socialist Appeal) 2 Arrested at S.W.P. Leaflet Distribution (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Hearst's Hired Gangsters Slug Strikers Again by Al Liebeck (Special to the Socialist Appeal) In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Akron Bosses Initiate Drive against W.P.A, -Throw Hundreds of Unemployed Into Streets Calif. Devises New Anti-Labor Trick to Hit Chrysler Union -Frame-Up Scheme Aimed at All Unions (Special to the Socialist Boss Regime Aims Blows at French Revolutionists (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Appeal Army Goodrich Workers Fight to Keep 30-Hour Week -Issue in Los Angeles Strike Won As Ohio Men Vote on Yielding (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Anti-Nazi Pickets Trial Set Thursday (Special to the Socialist Appeal) 2 Join Party at New York Morrow Meeting (Special to the Socialist Appeal) In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line ... with Bill Morgan March New International Fight with the Socialist Workers Party For: Krupskaya The Nazis Applauded Horatio Alger, 1939 Ex-Convict 95 Scurvy Moves North Understatement Of the Week Society Note Should Fascists Be Allowed the Right of Free Speech? -A Working Class Point of View on the Question That Was Brought to the Fore Again by the Professional Democrats When the Nazis Mobilized at the Garden Their Government by James Burnham Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins 13 Mar. 7, 1939 Court Outlaws Sit-Downs -Property Rights Take Precedence -Rooseveltians and Tories Join Hands In Striking Brutal Blow at American Labor Movement -All Nine Ban Sit-Ins New Fight Begins for War Referendum -La Follette Group Backs Amendment -Mass Sentiment Against War Punctures Roosevelt Plans to Evade Nation-wide Vote -Serious Flaws in Bill (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Auto Union WPA Division Periled by Stalin Gang -Stalinist Seek to Force Jobless Into W.A.A. (Special To the Socialist Appeal) "Our Interests" Must Be Defended! by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Court Decision or Not--The Right to a Decent Living Comes First! -An Editorial Caribbean Naval Maneuvers Aim at Intervention -Problem Is How to Control South America Barrio Named President, But He Plays It Safe -Azana Reveals War Given Up as Lost Long Ago U.S. And Russia Refuse to Accept Spanish Refugees British Overlords Sole Gainers in Palestine Conference Plan by Felix Morrow In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick (Concluded from last issue) Minneapolis Party Holds Successful Series of Forums (Special to the Socialist Appeal) S.W.O.C. Forces End of Indiana Company Union -Dissolution Voted by Inland Steel (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Many Negroes Attend James Fresno Meeting (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Tanner, Bates Charges Dropped (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Liberation Seen Near for Framed Harlan Miners -Frame-Up Was Part of Anti-Union Terror By Martin Harvey Billings Again Denied Pardon by Calif. Board by Norman Mini (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Appeal Army Akron Lodge Wants SWOC To Demand 30 Hour Week (Special to the Socialist Appeal) The Dunce Hat for You, Ruth (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Lehman Seeks to Impose Sales Tax on N.Y. Workers (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Off the Record by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Ira Steward by Emanuel Garrett Hollywood Merry-Go-Round On the Way to the Trenches Labor Skates Back Mayor Kelly in Chicago Primary -C.P. Paper Boosts Man Responsible for Steel Strike Massacre by Albert Gates S.W.P. Leaflet to All Jewish Labor In This Corner by Max Shachtman Thomas Jefferson's Strange Return to Life -The Stalinist Do Violence to the Whole History of Early American In Order to Present Jefferson As One of the Patrons of "Twentieth Century Americanism" by Chris Andrews Fight With the Socialist Workers Party For: They Fear A Referendum Rep the Veil Away! Stalin's Closed Doors And End To Zionist Illusions! Any Dirty Boots Around? 14 Mar. 10, 1939 Mass against WPA Cuts on April 1! Madrid Seeks Truth -Generals Take Over In Capital -Negrin Is Charged With Plan to Flee With Funds -Make Peace Plea Thousands Fired from W.P.A.in First Slashes -Million Scheduled to Go by June 30 as Various States Also Move Toward Drastic Relief "Economies" Martin Tries to Skip Affiliation Question -Detroit Convention Delegates Represent Less Than One-Fourth of Auto Workers in Nation -Patriotism Keynote (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Bosses Act Fast Following Court Sitdown Ruling -Wholesale Firings in Jersey; Woll Hails Decision "A Job for Every Worker" by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Army Bill Voted by House Is One More Step on War Road Carl Hichin Quits C.P. in Canada; Joins 4th Int'l (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Gandhi Fast is Forerunner of Major Indian Struggles by Sherman Stanley C.L.R. James Ends Tour In California (Special to the Socialist Appeal) In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Stalinist Get A Vote Licking (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Dunne Reports on Anti-Fascist Turnout in N.Y. -Flag-Waving Rally Held by C.P. for Foster (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Appeal Army Foster Meeting 400 Workers Hear Shachtman Explain Situation in France (Special to the Socialist Appeal) In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line ... With Bill Morgan "The Way to Fight against Fascism Is to Lie Down and Make Believe You Are Dead" -The Daily Worker Finally Breaks Its Silence and Explains That It Sabotaged the Anti-Nazi Rally Because of Its Line Against Doing Anything to Displease the Professional Capitalist Politicians by Felix Morrow C.P. Recipe for Fighting Fascism (Political Cartoon) Farmer Labor Council Makes Gains in Minn. (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Society Notes Respectable "Anti-Fascists" Stage a Very Miserable Show (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Fight With the Socialist Workers Party For: Workers' Menus Two Attacks But Will They Ever Get Here? Bigger And Better Takes Japanese Economy Strained To Meet Growing Burdens Their Government by James Burnham Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins Thomas Jefferson's Strange Return to Life -The Stalinist Do Violence to the Whole History of Early America In Order to Present Jefferson As One of the Patrons of "Twentieth Century Americanism" (Concluded from last issue) 15 Mar. 14, 1939 Fight Repressions in Spain -Workers in Madrid Battle New Junta -Communist Party Leaders Abandon Fight at Critical Hour; Miaja Seeks Franco Favors through Blood-Bath -Wage Heroic Struggle by Felix Morrow Hail the Fighters of Madrid! -An Editorial CIO Heads Meet AFL over Unity -Warring Camps May Form One Big Union -Consider CIO Plan (Special to the Socialist Appeal) The Gravedigger of the Revolution by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Roosevelt Attacks Referendum on War -Gallup Poll Shows Boss Gov't Does Not Represent Will of People Would Restore Voucher System for Unemployed -Tickets for Buying Food Is Latest Plan (Special to the Socialist Appeal) SWP Picket Line Fights Fascists in Los Angeles -Cops Use Tear Gas to Guard Nazi Meeting Police Give Nazi Personal Guard (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Left Jabs Grave Crisis Threatens California Unemployed; Olson Favors Bosses by Norman Mini Flint S.W.P.'ers Picket Meeting of Labor Hater -"Stay Away" Is C.P. Counsel to Anti-Fascists (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Appeal Army New insurance Boss to Slash Ohio Payments (Special to the Socialist Appeal) "La Voz" Breaks with Stalinites Over Spain War Off the Record by Dwight MacDonald The Only Way to Fight Against Fascism Is to Organize Workers' Defense Guards -The Daily Worker's Cries About "Provocation" and "Trotskyite–Fascists" Will Not Go Over With Those Members of the C.P. Who Joined in the Demonstration and Realized How Fascism Must Be Fought by Felix Morrow (Article Two) Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -The Communards by Emanuel Garrett Fight With the Socialist Workers Party For: For Labor Unity "Let Them Eat Cake" We Mean Action Too 300,000 Men Why I Decided to Quit the Communist Party -Carl Hichin, Former Prominent Member of the Canadian Communist Party, Tells the Full Story of Doubts Which Brought Him to 4th International (Special to the Socialist Appeal) In This Corner by Max Shachtman SP's Rev. Sec'y Burt Joins Anti-Labor Pastorate to Bring "Heaven on Earth" American Fund Asks Names on Indian Petition (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins 16 Mar. 17, 1939 We Must Fight the W.P.A. Cuts! -An Editorial Hitler in New Grab -Slovakia Focus of New Crisis in Central Europe -Nazis Step In To Assure Their Hegemony -Many Rivalries Miaja Paves Way for Capitulation -Heroic Militants Face Great Odds in Madrid Stand -Stalinist Vie With Others to Unload Responsibility -C.P. Seeks Line Stalin Offers Olive Branch to Hitler in Apologizing for the "Fascist War-Mongers" by Max Shachtman L.A. Police Gas Pickets Protesting Fascist Meet (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Muniz Describes Role of Loyalist Army Command by F. Grandizo-Muniz A.F.L. Balks at C.I.O. Proposals for Union Unity -Roosevelt Seeks to Assure a Unified War Front (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Attack Launched in Senate against Trotsky and SWP -Reynolds Blames Mexican Expropriation On Trotsky; Demands Intervention (Special to the Socialist Appeal) India Congress Meets As British Begin New Terror by Sherman Stanley Coughlin's Rally Gathers Labor-Hating Riffraff -Froth at Anti-Nazi Actions Led by Trotskyists by Thomas O'Reilly (Special to the Socialist Appeal) In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick SWP Aids Guild Picket Hearst (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Minnesota Bill Would Outlaw Union Activities -Vicious Oregon Law Is Pattern for Measure (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Shoe Workers Organize Fight Against Stalinists -Progressive Groups Form on Nation–wide Basis to Oust Reactionaries from Control (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Appeal Army N.Y. Housing Plan Is Faced with Oblivion -Realtors Urge Senate to Act Against Crying Need of Workers by Grace Saunders (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Burnham Speaks on Fight against Fascism in U.S. (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Building Strike Ended in Minn. (Special to the Socialist Appeal) In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Spain, Yesterday and Today -- In the Daily Worker's Columns On the Line ... with Bill Morgan Fight With the Socialist Workers Party For: Join the Pledge Fund Stalin and Non-Intervention Let the People Decide! Monahan's Campaign The President A Short History of Liberalism by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Newark Jobless Set for Action (Special to the Socialist Appeal) Labor Looks Through the Press by Arthur Hopkins Their Government by James Burnham 17 Mar. 21, 1939 Hitler Marches Eastward -Move Brings Bandits Nearer Soviet Union -Spurs World Crisis as "Democracies" Wail and Mussolini Is Left Holding the Bag -Workers, Defend the USSR! Auto Progressives Confer on Program -6,000 Workers Organize to Save Auto Union; Martin's Finishing Touch Is Red-Baiting -Demand Unions Stay in CIO The Champions of Democracy at Work! By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Plan Submitted to Cut 400,000 From WPA Lists -Harrington Outlines Slashes Set for April 1 Who Is General Miaja? Latin America Will Get Guns in Congress Bill -Aim Is Full Yankee Hold on Nations to South Martin Meeting Ends in Fiasco It's Your Money or Their Lives! Spanish C.P. Leaders Seek Peace with Madrid Junta Left Jabs State Moves to Curtail Aid to N.Y. Job–Seekers -Budget Slash to Result in Mass Firing In Agency Staffs; Youth Hardest Hit AFL–CIO Negotiations Adjourn Without 1800 Workers Strike Servel Electrolux Co. Strike For Six–Hour Day Voted by N.Y. Plumbers -Unification of Two Local Seen as Urgent Election Victory to Progressives and Akron in Council -Bloc Wins Four Seats In Defeating CP Slanderers by R. Ferguson [Robert Treash] Appeal Army Don't Be a Fool Rosenberg Resigns Shachtman Will Debate Shaplen Off the Record by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Louis Auguste Blanqui by Emanuel Garrett Manuilsky Expands on Stalin; Wins Defeats Through Silence Nazi Thugs Have Doomed Czechoslovakia's Jews to This (Photograph) Hollywood Merry-Go-Round -Crisis (Produced and Directed by Herbert Kline about the events of September 1938) -Crossroads (Produced by B.U.P. Francaise, story by H. Kafka, about a man shell–shocked during the war who is reminded, after many years, of his prewar origin) reviewed by Nat Levine Hitler Answers Stalin They Must Eat! Supreme Court Aftermath "Economy" In the Senate Sub-human Relief Standards Is Aim of Newark Head In This Corner by Max Shachtman On the Causes for the Defeat of the Spanish Revolution 18 Mar. 24, 1939 How Can We Fight Hitler? -Boss War Will Mean Spread of Hitlerism -Workers of the United States! The Only Way to Fight Against War and Fascism Is to Overthrow the International System of Capitalist Slavery War Plans Pushed by Roosevelt -Pittman Rips Mask Off Military Program -Mobilize Industry A Lesson for the Workers, Too (Political Cartoon) Stalinists Silent on Shooting of Madrid Leader -Miaja Executes His Fellow–Communist Barcelo Stalin Waits for Nazi Reply to Bid -Duranty Quotes Bismarck to Support Idea of Soviet–German Friendship New World War Again Threatens -Bosses Prepare to Hurl Masses Into Slaughter -Armies on Move Auto Union Groups Shape Up for Coming Convention In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick AFL Red– Baiting Attack on CIO Hurts Unification -Offer No Adequate Substitute for CIO Proposals Anti-Nazi Call by Philly SWP Plumber Strike for 6–Hour Day Spreads Rapidly -Stalinists Whip Up Strikebreaking Maneuvers Twelve W.A.A. Locals Denounce C.P. Control -Sever All Relations With Parent Body Appeal Army The Reverend Burt In A Most Embarrassing Spot In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line ... with Bill Morgan Left Jabs CP "Americanism Week" Hits "isms" Spain CP'ers Told "Not to Move Against Casado" Defend the Soviet Union! "Defense" Means Slavery "We Don't Have Spies" His Anti-Fascism Is Suspect Japan Tries to Conceal Unrest in Korea and Formosa Colonies -Overlords Fear Repercussions In Other Colonies As Korean Movement for Independence and Unity With China Gains Adherents Despite Repressions Saga of a Liberal Publisher ...How He Got There by Sol Brodwin Their Government by James Burnham Labor Looks Through the Press by Arthur Hopkins 19 Mar. 28, 1939 Workers Can Defeat Hitler -They Can End the Threat of Fascism by Crushing the Capitalist System The Principle of the Thing by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Nazis Established on Soviet Border -Pact With Rumania Gives Hitler New Outpost; Stalin Still Playing for Deal With Reich -U.S.S.R. in Perilous Spot France Speeds Trend Towards a Dictatorship -Foretaste of War-Time Regime and Decrees U.S. "Democracy" Bared In Report -Rifles, Revolvers, Tear Gas, Shot Guns Used by Employers, Says Senate Civil Liberties Committee Madrid Surrender Near; Negrin Works With Miaja Office Workers Quit CIO; Protest Union Bureaucracy Pittman Bill Frees U.S. Hands for War -Congress Appropriates Huge Sums for Army and Navy as Propaganda Machine Works Overtime SWP Picket Threat Stops Philadelphia Fascist Meet Left Jabs Reactionary Swing at Martin Auto Convention Swamps Lovestoneites -Get Kicked Despite Boot– Licking Of Representatives; Mass Of Autoworkers Reject Martin Servel Strike Ties up Plants Fighting Jobless Union Prepares April 1st Action -Leader Asks Relief, Not "Piecrust" Promises Stalinists Be Appeal Salesman; "Last Time", Says Minneapolis Office Workers Quit C.I.O.; Get Charter in A.F.L. -Driven Out of C.I.O. by Stalinist Wreckers Tenant Farmers Quit CIO Union Appeal Army April New Int'l Carries Trotsky Pivert Letters Off the Record by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -James Connolly by Emanuel Garrett Cops Admit Frame–Up Was Ordered Against Pickets Billions For Gunpowder The Plumber Strike The Uses of Terrorism Stalinists Hurt C.I.O. Curbing the Press What Lies Behind Stalin Bid for Agreement With Hitler? -Diplomatic Circles of All Capitalist Countries Are Now Considering a Possible Moscow-Berlin Axis; What Does It Mean to Workers of the World? In This Corner by Max Shachtman Canada 4th Internationalists Begin Publication of "Socialist Action" 20 Mar. 31, 1939 Demonstrate against W.P.A. Cuts on April 1! -You Will Be Next If You Do Not Act Now Uneasy Interlude Opens in Europe -Initiative Remains in Hitler's Hands While Powers Seek Way Out Teachers' Union Adopts War Mongers Program -Bars Anti-War Members from Presenting Position in Union Magazine Fight W.P.A. Slashes -Million Due to Be Cut by June 1 -Fighting Action Will Force Congress to Provide Funds -Join Picket Line! Madrid Crushed under Iron Heel of Franco -Junta, Despairing of Keeping Things Under Control Finally, Invites Fascist Hordes to Come In -Army Is Handed Over Their Friend Miaja by Leon Trotsky Newark Jobless Balk Proposals to Slice Relief -Union Lays Plans For Action on April 1st Lewis Prepares Showdown With CP at Auto Convention -Third Group's Program Meets Favorable Response as Convention Opens With Majority of Workers Represented My Friends by Carlo (Political Cartoon) "Independence" Is Cry at Meeting of Puerto Ricans -Denounce Roosevelt at Commemoration of 1937 Massacre In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Regional Pact May Result from New England Trucking Strike -Northwestern Victories Spur Drivers; Ask Higher Wages, Lower Hours by B. Harde American Fund Asks Clothing for Refugees Workers Strike Hetrick Plants In Two Cities Militants in Calif. Unemployed Council Lick Stalinists Sabotage -Issue Call for April 1st Demonstration Demand; $30-30 Hour Week Appeal Army Chicago SWP and YPSL Picket German Consulate Pacifists Gather To Bemoan Hectic World We Live In Knitgoods Union Elections Give C.P. Stinging Rebuff -Membership Re-elects Progressives by Three to One Margins Are You Going Underground? In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line ... with Bill Morgan Pro–War Advocates Stage Exercise in Flag–Waving -Patriotism Gushes at "Stop Hitler" Parade of C.P. Stooge Outfits Not a Peep out of C.P. on Miaja Gandhi Gives "Advice" To British Imperialists by Sherman Stanley Hollywood Merry–Go–Round Film Department Jobless, He Kills Himself Roosevelt and the War Crisis Ta-Tu Thau Is Free! By Any Other Name Inspiring Example for Labor Shocking Conditions Revealed in Mines by Medical Report -Company Dominated Doctors Are Sharpest Weapon Against Workers; Companies Make Huge Charges For Handling Funds Deducted from Miners' Pay Perkin's Report Depicts Plight of Older Workers Under Capitalism Labor Looks Through the Press by Arthur Hopkins Their Government by James Burnham 21 Apr. 4, 1939 Shall We Be Fooled Now As in 1917? Not A Cent, Not A Man for Boss War! -Masses Die While Rich Grow Richer No Men Wanted/Your Country Needs You!! By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Unemployed and Youth to Be Cannon Fodder by Bill Morgan Secret Plans Already Formed For Iron Dictator in America -War Department And Big Industrialists Formulate Complete Details for Muzzling Free Speech, Even "Free Thought," And Wiping Out All Labor Gains by Hal Draper Trotsky Interviewed by the London Daily Herald -Only Labor Can Stop War Green and Lewis Unite in War Mobilization Plans -They Are Roosevelt's Key–Men in Winning Labor's Support of the Bosses' War by Stan Lauren Where Wall St. "Defense Democracy" -The War That Roosevelt, J.P. Morgan, the DuPonts and the Other Sixty Families Want Us to Fight for Them Is the War for the Expansion of Their Investments, for Control of Asia, South American, and Europe--That Is What the Navy is Preparing to Do in the Pacific -- That Is Why There Are American Marines in China (Photographs) Gen. Johnson Cooks up New Scheme To Avoid Popular Referendum on War by Albert Goldman War since the "War to End War" (A Listing) Appeal Army Off The Record by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Eugene V. Debs by Emanuel Garrett "Turn Imperialist War into Civil War" -- V.I. Lenin "The Main Enemy Is in Your Own Country!" --Karl Liebknecht We Are Not Pacifists Wars Are For The Lessons of Spain The Struggling in China The Fight for World Emancipation In What War Shall I Take Up Arms and Fight? By Eugene V. Debs In This Corner By Max Shachtman 22 Apr. 7, 1939 Britain Trying to Mend Fences With New Bloc -But Leaves Itself An Out in Case of Need -USSR Straddling Our Turn to Do Some Slashing! By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Franco Forces Victims Into Slave Gangs -Pope and Roosevelt Hasten to Accept Conquest Auto Convention Drops Posts of Vice-Presidents -Marked by Democracy; Stalinists Avoid Open Fight With C.I.O. Leadership Strike Victory Gains Demands For Plumbers -Bosses Yield after Threat to Cancel Contracts New W.P.A. Cuts Decreed; Jobless Protest Slashes * Spirited Picket Line Put Around N.Y. Offices -Unemployed Worker Falls Dead While Marching -Hundreds Picket * Fighting Union Leads New York Demonstration (Photograph) * Toledo C.I.O. Members Plan W.P.A. Showdown -Militants Override Stalinist Attempts to Call Off Picket Line * Investigation of WPA Plan by "Economy Group" -Pour Funds Lopped From W.P.A. Into War Machine -Peril All Relief Stalin's Capitulation by Leon Trotsky Sit-Down Part of Newark Protest Left Jabs SWOC In Mass. Drive For Union Contracts -Union Prefers Black Eye For Labor Board to Knockout For Meriden Workers Handicapped March in N.Y. Protest (Photograph) Appeal Army New York Legislators Begin to Slash Wages -Government Employees Are Victims of New "Economy-minded" program New Courses in Yipsel School Funds Raised for Refugees Truck Bosses Threaten Suit Against Strikers Newark School Opens April 25 In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line ... with Bill Morgan Investigation Uncovers Shocking Medical Conditions in Mine Areas Mass Pressure Stalls Canada Conscript Plan Debate Shows Shaplen Condones 1919 Murders A Salute to David Rey by Douglas Conley and Mary Wills Refugees Need Clothing Says American Fund Society Notes Dunne Speaks an Anti-War Strike "Tsar to Lenin" Shown At Forum Hollywood Merry-Go-Round by Nat Levine On Labor Unity Battleships before Relief What Do They Fear? Casado's Last Chore They Rewarded Him "Poor Little Poland"! Workers' Forum Their Government by James Burnham 23 Apr. 11, 1939 New Mass Murder Impending -Attack on Albania Brings War Closer -Ghastly Game of Bluff and Counter–Bluff is Leading Swiftly to New World Slaughter and Catastrophe -United States Ready to Plunge Apex Ruling Hits Unions -Huge Judgment Against Philadelphia Hosiery Union Gives Bosses Dangerous Weapon Against Labor -Court Uses Sitdown Ruling Union Leaders Help Kelly Get Close Victory -Chicago Mayoralty Poll Shows Trend from New Deal by Albert Gates Pre-View of the War against Fascism by Carlo (Political Cartoon) YPSL in Akron Under Probe; Five Are Jailed -Youths Manhandled for Distributing Leaflets Pacific Coast Seamen Face Critical Fight -Government, Stalinists, Bosses United in Drive To Smash Militant Unions by Thomas [Tom Curry] Hudson to Run for Mayor in Mpls. Election -Well–known Militant to Campaign on S.W.P. Platform Action, Not Lobbying, Needed to Fight W.P.A. Cuts In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Y.P.S.L. National Council Meeting Discusses Growth of Organization Program Adopted at World Congress Is Published by S.W.P. CP Perils Union of Insurance Agents -Executive Board Suspended Because Majority Opposes Wrecking Crew Policies Appeal Army Society Notes Trotsky Letter to Modern Quarterly Saunders Found Guilty by Judge Minn. Jobless Protest Relief and WPA Cuts Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Uriah S. Stevens by Emanuel Garrett Wall Street Cracks Whip at "Democracy" Meet -Yankee Imperialism Rides High As Lickspittles Work Zealously for Roosevelt Policy Where Will the C.L.U. Draw a Line on "Freedom to Speak"? Hunger, Fear, Misery -- That Is All Capitalism Has To Offer Us New Courses Open in Y.P.S.L. School Behind Closed Doors Answer with Pickets An Capitalist Control! Youth Has a Future Workers' Forum Courts Invent Means To Break Strikes When Employers Cannot -The Apex Decision Is Only the Most Recent Instance In a Long Series of Measures Taken by the Judicial Arm of Capitalism to Handcuff Organized Labor Action by Felix Morrow In This Corner by Max Shachtman To Honor Tresca On His Fortieth Year As Militant 24 Apr. 14, 1938 War Threat Issued by England -Albanian Seizure In Pretext for Action -Try To Whip Up War Spirit Although Country Was Sold Years Ago to Italy by British Secret Agreement with Mussolini -English and Italian Navies Move Senators Quibble While Poor Starve -Seek Ways to Cut Relief and W.P.A. Still Further in Order to Swell Fund for War Preparations -Administration Whip Discloses Aims Sailors Hurl Strike Threat at Fink Halls -West Coast Men Vote On Action, Says Lundeberg Baruch and H. Stimson Push FDR War Plans -"Caucasian Culture" To Be War Cry Akron YPSL Campaign Goes on Despite Arrests Three Down, One to Go! by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Mobilization Day Draft Plans Are All Prepared by Hal Draper Calif. Judges Seek to Ban Closed Shop -Use Labor Won Code to Outlaw Union Contract Court Attacks Menace Labor's Right to Live and Fight -An Editorial In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Who is Bernard Baruch, New Neutrality Expert? -Record of War Profiteer Exposed; Traded Worker Soldiers' for Personal Gain by Nat Levine Give Cold Reception to Martin Appeal Army On the Way to the Trenches Stalinists Face Libel Charge in Suit by S.T.F.U. Y.P.S.L. School Changes Schedule In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line ... With Bill Morgan Why Doesn't the C.P. Expel Gen. Miaja? Mental Blizzard Befogs N.Y. Pacifist Meeting Jobless Stage a New Kind of Easter Parade A Mid-Western Story -The American Way by Carl O'Shea Mergott Strike Strong Despite AFL Aid to Co. Society Notes Kinks in the Cotton Curb Them at Home German Gold Behind Barbed Wire Workers' Forum Ireland Recalls Anniversary of Easter Week Insurrection -The Tradition of James Connolly, the Great Marxian Revolutionist, Who Led the Uprising Against Britain in Dublin, Still Lives in the Hearts of the People by Bill Morgan Their Government by James Burnham Unions Discuss Action Against Anti-Labor Bill Labor Looks Through the Press by Arthur Hopkins 25 Apr. 18, 1939 Kill Off The Unemployed! Ready to Plunge U.S. Into War -Roosevelt Takes Open War Stand; Europe on Brink -President Takes Role As Spokesman for Both American Continents in Frank Statement Threatening "Force Against Force" -European Powers Rush Frantically to Bind Allies As War Draws Near Stalin's Bloody Record In Spanish Civil War Exposed by Ex-Secret Service Head -Walter Krivitsky, G.P.U. Chief Who Broke With Moscow, Reveals Kremlin Efforts to Sabotage Loyalist Struggle There Is Another Choice! -An Editorial Roosevelt's Appeasement Policy by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Passport Trial of Three Opens in Rubens Case -Defense, Prosecution Agreed Trial Is Political by Nat Levine Big Battles Loom Ahead For Automobile Workers -Martin Split–off Group Headed for A.F.L. Affiliation with Small Membership War by Fall Is Roosevelt Policy Basis -Baldly Admits U.S. Will Plunge into Coming European War -Spurs Arms Race Student Strike Against War Set for April 20 Crack Control of C.P. in Food Union Election -Progressives Win Two Chief Posts in Sharp Contest Appeal Army Articles on War Crisis Featured in New Int'l Rumor.... Akron Yipsels Rejecting Deal Ask Jury Trial Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Fourth Int'l Bureau Issues Statement on Diego Rivera Mass Drive for Jobs Blocked by C.P.ers -Resort to Hoodlumism Against Militants Who Gain Workers' Support Society Notes Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Gracchus Babeuf by Emanuel Garrett Miaja's Sponsor Roosevelt's Democracy Bankrupt A Place for Youth Workers' Forum British Imperialism Prepares for War to Save Its Spoils of Piracy -The Sun Is Finally Beginning to Set on the Empire Which Is Girding All Its Strength to Hold Its Possession Spread By Ruthlessness, Terror and Fraud Over the Entire Globe by Sherman Stanley In This Corner by Max Shachtman 26 Apr. 21, 1939 "Peace" Plea Cloaks War Aims -Order to Fleet Is Designed to Head off Japan -Main Sphere of U.S. Action in War Will Be Pacific; Navies on Move in Europe; Chamberlain Woos Stalin -Hitler Ready for Danzig Coup Pres. Roosevelt Is Dragging Us into War! Where the Last War for "Democracy" Was about! By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Ranks of Mine Workers Solid As Parleys Lag -Principal Demands Are Surrendered by Lewis-Murray How Much "Democracy" Is There to Defend? Labor Will Be Regimented Under Mobilization Plan by Hal Draper Three Witnesses Are Heard at N.Y. Passport Fraud Trial by Nat Levine In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Trotsky Greets Tresca on 40th Year As Fighter Convention of Project Union Opposes War -Rapid Growth Reported In Membership of Organization Columbus Circle Rally Is SWP May Day Plan Appeal Army Inventor of Cotton Picker Says Planned Economy Only Way Out by J. Pytlak Yezhov's Victims in Spain Must Cry Out C.P.'s Mr. Ford Squirms out of Debating James Refugee Needs A Typewriter In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line... With Bill Morgan How Britain Rules Its Vast Colonial Empire -The Plunderers of a World Domain Who Imposed the Iron Heel of Exploitation on 500 Million Colonial People Have Taught the Fascists the Use Of the Concentration Camp and the Fierce Despotism of Military Might by Sherman Stanley Labor Leaders Decree No May Day in France Campaign of Electrical Workers For 6–Hour Day Is Model for All Unions by Stanley Lauren Chicago Hearst Papers Losing Heavily in Ads Society Notes Roosevelt's Note Diego Rivera Draft the Profiteers! On the Way to the Trenches What the Wall Street Moguls Got In "Wages" -A Condensed Account of What the Bloodsuckers Paid Themselves for Draining Profits, Which Are Only Partly Listed, Out of the Workers' Sweat and Toil Their Government by James Burnham 27 Apr. 25, 1939 World Awaits Marching Order -People of All Nations Face Ghastly Slaughter -Politician Stage Final Maneuvers for War Alliances -Armies on Move Thrust at Relief Is Congress Plan -Lasser-Benjamin Testimony Aids Reactionary Schemes by Foreswearing Militant Action of Unemployed -Labor Standards Face Wide Barrage National Coal Strike Threat Made by Lewis -Government Fears Blow At War Preparation Program The Difference in "Principle!" By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Sailors Victorious in Government Pledge to Discontinue Hiring Halls Avoid Pressing G.P.U. Links at Passport Trial -Hush-Hush Policy Aids Future Frame–Ups By Stalin By Nat Levine Krivitsky Reveals Stalin Attempts to Woo Hitler -Disclosures by Former G.P.U. Chief Show How Gestapo Helped Frame–Up Case Against Tukhachevsky Y.P.S.L. Leads Militant Student Anti-War Strike C.I.O. Auto Union Faces Attack from Many Sides Benjamin Says "United States Not Capitalist" In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Liberal – Labor Caucus Endorses Eide As Mpls. Mayoralty Candidate -Socialist Workers Party Withdraws Candidate To Support Progressive Trade Union Slate Appeal Army Flint U.A.W. Jobless Ask $30, 30 Hours Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Albert Parsons by Emanuel Garrett Hitchin Attacked by C.P. Hooligans On the Way to the Trenches Society Notes 28 Apr. 28, 1939 All Out to Columbus Circle, May Day, 2 P.M. -Down Tools May 1 -Demonstrate on May Day to Protest Against Boss War -May Day Manifesto of S.W.P. Socialist Workers Party Stands for--- Conscript Britain's Workers -"Appeasement" Deal Again Rumored in Europe -This Week Critical Sailors Vote Strike to Bar Hiring Halls -Hopkins' Pledge to S.U.P. Leader Broken By Government 140 Tulsa Oil Strikers Framed by Company In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Minn. Enacts Vicious Union Busting Laws Yipsels Arrested for Distributing Antiwar 'Bills Party Wants Action, Olson Junks Stalinists -Ousts Stalinist Job–Holders in S.R.A.; Drive against Unemployed Gains Momentum by Norman Mini Appeal Army The Republicans Would Do the Same! -An Editorial Thomas "Socialists" Gain Control of U.P.W.U. by Unprincipled Tactics New York Local May Day Plans Completed Hooligan Attacks on S.W.P. Speaker Intervention by F.D.R. Near In Coal Dispute In the Sacrifices of Eight Men May Day's Traditions Was Born by Chris Andrews Every Worker Must Master the Teachings of Marx and Engels Karl Marx (Photograph) Frederick Engels (Photograph) May Day, 1919-A Lesson In Workings Of Boss Democracy by Stanley Lauren A Workers' Defense Guard Is the Only Answer to the Fascists * It Alone Will Fight the Fascists Threat to Workers' Rights -Workers Must Rely on Their Own Strengths, Not on Boss Politicians, to Preserve Their Most Elementary Rights * Minneapolis Guard Has Kept That City Clear of Nazi Thugs -Strongly–Organized Force of Union Workers Has Kept the Would–Be Storm Troopers With Their Backs Against the Wall Coughlin Dupes Followers When He Says He's Pro-Labor Fight for Workers' Liberation, Not for Boss Profits We Summon American Youth to Struggle for a New Life Not to Find Foul Death in Fighting the Bosses' Battles Join the Socialist Workers Party In the Fight for Freedom! By Bill Morgan Death Agony of Capitalism--A Transition Program Leading to Socialist Victory In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line... With Bill Morgan Labor Unity Is Possible Only On A Program of Class Struggle Action Evidence at Passport Trial Points to G.P.U. -Juliet Stuart Poyntz, Whose Testimony Would Be Vital, Still Missing by Nat Levine Hollywood Merry-Go-Round by Nat Levine Tsar to Lenin Feature of Cleveland May Day Celebration Society Notes May New Int'l Features Pivert–Trotsky Letters Roosevelt's Trap None of Your Business Twelve Dictators The Champions of Democracy (Political Cartoon) Their Government by James Burnham Alibis Don't Help Liars by Felix Morrow 29 May 02, 1939 Hitler Demands Share Of Swag -Omits Mentioning Russia In Speech Rebuffing FDR -Swaps Demagogy with Roosevelt; Leave Door Wide Open -Again Asks Danzig Britain Drafts Masses for War -An Editorial The Kind of Democracy "We" Uphold by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Flint Workers Protest cuts in WPA, Relief -Demonstrators Demand War Funds Go to Unemployed Mine Owners Forcing National Coal Tie–up -Operators Press Drive to Break Union Grip; Would Try to Impose Open Shop One Third of W.P.A. To Be Fired by July 1 -Republicans and Democrats They Have No Differences in Hacking Away at Relief Appropriations Sailors Set to Strike on All Pacific Ports -West Coast Seamen Gird for Showdown on Government Hiring Halls S.W.P. Calls Anti-War Convention In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick L.A. Mexicans Defeat Local Jim Crow Move N.L.R.B. Accuses Goodyear Tire Co. Layoff Drive Continues on N.Y. Projects -Somervell Announces New Cuts from Job Rolls Appeal Army Statement by S.W.P. Branch on C.P. Role in California YPSL Leads School Budget Cut Protest -Stalinists Veto Picket Line of LaGuardia City Hall New York Bill Denies Teachers Free Speech; All Laborer Is Menaced Anti-War Speeches Win Crowd from A.S.U. Rally Sen. Reynolds on Speaking Tour For His Fascist Outfit Congressional Investigators Launch W.P.A Red-Hunt Stalinist Press at Work by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -August Spies by Emanuel Garrett FDR Signs Huge Planes Bill, Asks for More -General Spend Fifty Millions for War Machines L.N.P.L. Convention Surprised by Stand For Workers Politics Defense Avoids Witness Stand in Rubens Case -Fear Exposing G.P.U. Connection at N.Y. Passport Trial by Nat Levine Marie Rubens (Photograph) Society Notes Bendix Co. Coupon Clippers Get along Not Fit to Print Dictatorship in Bolivia Roosevelt Provides In Its Conquest of a World Empire We See French Democracy at Work -While Playing Second–Fiddle in Total World Possessions To Britain, Frances Has Aped Its Cross the Channel Ally In Brutal Methods of Colonial Terror and Exploitation by Sherman Stanley C.P. Paint Brush Will Not Hide The Truth on Spain's Betrayal by Felix Morrow In This Corner by Max Schachtman 30 May 05, 1939 F.D.R. Pushes Drive On Jobless -Lops Another Billion Off Appropriations for Relief -Red Baiting Barrage Leveled at W.P.A. Workers -Drop P.W.A. Fund Danzig New Focal Point of War Crisis -Powers Ready to Cede "Free City" -But Poland Balks at Yielding to Hitler Demands -Russia Uncertain British Democracy at Work in India! Lewis Charges Green Acts on Bosses' Advice -Offers Proof Bosses Inspired Wagner Act Amendments 1,500 New York Workers at Anti-War May Day Demonstration -All War Funds to Unemployed Is S.W.P. Call The New Deal by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Jobless Want Jobs, Not Battleships! -An Editorial "We Break with the Socialist Party!" "Three Cheers for Red, White, Blue" Passport Case Goes to Jury by Nat Levine C.P. Stages a Star–Spangled Jingo Parade In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Teachers Propose Opposition Slate -College Teachers' Union Opposition Weakened By Vagueness of Program and by Individualism of Leaders Rents Rises as Housing Plans Are Forgotten More People Bitten by Rats in Minneapolis World's Fair Bars Jobs for Negroes -Committee Organizes Picket Line against Jim Crow Policy of New York World's Fair Corporation Appeal Army On the Way to the Trenches De Valera Cancels U.S. Trip As Masses Balk at War Plans In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Y.P.S.L. Gains Recruits at May Day Meeting On the Line...with Bill Morgan Whooping It Up For War With Waldman Why They Carry Guns Society Notes British Lion and the Draft Gyp Artist Independent Action Open the Gates! Father Coughlin Favors Fascists Dictatorships In His Magazine -He Plays on Anti-War Sentiments of the Common People Now; When War Comes His Tactics Will Change, Making Him Roosevelt's Recruiting Agent by Grace Saunders Their Government by James Burnham French Empire Faces the Wrath Of Its Oppressed Colonial Masses by Sherman Stanley Memorial Needed in Puerto Rico 31 May 9, 1939 Litvinov Ouster Bid to Hitler -Timing Startles War-Bent World Capitals -Litvinov's Head Marked for Ax as Stalin Puts an End to "Collective Security" Overtures to Anglo-French Bloc by Harold Roberts Ford Launches Phony Plan Of Insurance -Anti-Labor Magnate Hopes to Stave Off Unionization Drive "National Defense" by Scott Johnson (Political Cartoon reprinted from the New Masses) The Problem of the Ukraine by Leon Trotsky Legislators of "Left" and Right Unite to Slash Relief Funds -Landon Nods Accord On Diverting Money to War Preparations F.D.R.'s War Against the Unemployed Is Congress To Stay In Sesdsion? -An Editorial "War On Japan For Capitalist Markets!" In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick Yipsel "Jobs for Youth" Campaign Wins Support -Two Organizations Endorse Campaign Committee's Program of Aid to Nation's Locked-Out Generation by W.R. Manuel So You Have No Money--Then to Jail with You Appeal Army Four Die In New York Tenement House Fire Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -John Brown by Emanuel Garrett The New Leader, May Day and War by Felix Morrow Maxim Litvinov (Photograph) Vyascheslav Molotov (Photograph) British Draft Plan Meets Irish Protest Society Notes War Notes (About actions relating to Puerto Rico) Presto Change! Couldn't Be Worse? Flint's Nine Hundred The Fear of Youth Passport Trial Finds Defendants Guilty; Had GPU Connections by Nat Levine How to Break Strikes---Courtesy Of the War Department's Experts -In the I.M.P. the Generals Have Worked out a Rigid Dictatorship over Labor that Makes Strike-Breaker Bergoff's Activities Look Like the Work of an Amateur by Hal Draper In Corner by Max Shachtman 32 May 12, 1939 Soundings For Stalin-Hitler Pact Continue -Maneuvers Speeded by German Pressure For Poland Partition by Harold Roberts Progress Under the New Deal by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Civil Rights Are A Crime in Hoboken -Vies With Jersey City's Anti-Labor Hague Rule Krivitsky Reveals Rubens Identity -Challenges Earl Browder to Deny the Facts Presented by Him in Series of Articles by Nat Levine Coal Shortage Shows Might of Mine Workers -F.D.R. Ducks Closed Shop Issue; Bosses Get Wall Street Aid Expropriate the War Profiteers! -An Editorial Britain's Ruling Class Is Maneuvering For A War Alliance With U.S. -Senator Nye Reads British Propaganda Work Into Record A Conspiracy of Silence In the Trade Unions by B.J. Widick What Do the Amendments to the Wagner Act Mean for the American Working Class? ... By Albert Goldman Trial of 5 Akron Yipsels Postponed Government Contracts Show Extent of War Preparations Challenge of Youth Will Increase Frequency of Issue Appeal Army An Alien--His Family Has No Right to Live Facts to Be Remembered In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line...with Bill Morgan Negrin Arrives, Makes Bow to Miaja's "Honesty" A letter from China -One Amalgam That Won't Work Society Notes On the Way to the Trenches K.K.K. Answered Krivitsky and Dies Kettle and the Pot Resignation by Request The "World of Tomorrow"--A Glorified Swindle and Peepshow by Nat Levine Cropper Asks and Gets "History of the Russian Revolution" Senator Bilbo Presents: A Preview of the Road to American Fascism -Roosevelt Is Silent and Members of Congress Listen Without Protest as the President's Party Colleague Calls for Fascist Race Hatred With the Cry "Drive the Negroes Out!" by Ruth Jeffrey Their Government by James Burnham Labor Looks Through the Press by Arthur Hopkins 33 May 16, 1939 Fight the Relief Cuts! -F.D.R. and the 60 Families Understand Only the Language of Class Action! The Old Deal/The New Deal by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Roosevelt's Stand In Coal Crisis Draws Lewis Blast -President's Ultimatum Endangers Welfare of Miners; Kentucky Governor Threatens Use of Strike-breaking National Guard The New Deal' s Casualty List US Mayors Admit Relief Cuts Disastrous -Avoid Reference to FDR's Responsibility--Need Increases Workers Alliance Suppresses Action Demands of Members "Death Watch" Casts Shadow Over Flint W.P.A. Offices -Washington "Worried" as Union Continues 24–Hour Vigil in Defense of 900 Families Powers Continue Maneuvers for War Alliances -Russia Bids for Powers' Support--Japan Veers from Berlin Axis In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick New Hearings on Ludlow Referendum -War Mongers Align Forces to Scotch Congress Discussion by Felix Morrow Emboldened Coughlinites Provoke N.Y. Workers by Ben Feiner Passport Forgers Are Sentenced to Two–Year Terms by Nat Levine Situation on Coast Hiring Halls Is Acute -Order by Maritime Commission Ignoring Union Raises Issue W.P.A. Abandons Widely Heralded Adult Education Appeal Army May New International Out Action Brought Action for This Jobless Worker Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Thomas Muenzer by Emanuel Garrett State Solons Battle for Slum Landlord -Inadequate Housing Bill Puts Burden on Workers--Violates Voters' Demands by Grace Saunders Survey Shows the Value of W.P.A. To Entire Nation Protests Mount on School Budget Cuts -Thousands of Teachers Face Dismissal-- Y.P.S.L. Plans City Hall Picket Line by W.K. Manual Jingo Note Loudest At Y.C.L. Meeting by Irving Howe Daily Highlights of the N.Y. World's Fair by Ruth Jeffries Yipsels Jailed for Aiding Calif. Agricultural Strikers Welcome The King! Old Superstitions 910 Per Cent High Time! Lewis and F.D.R. Cannon Fodder Does Not Need An Education--So the Bosses Rule -It Is the Job of the Teachers Union to Organize Mass Agitation for Restoration of the Cuts Enacted Under Pressure of Real Estate Owners by "Labor's Friends" In "World of Tomorrow" Setting Writers Urge a World War Today By Dorothy Williams In This Corner by Max Shachtman 34 May 19, 1939 Lewis Calls for More WPA Jobs -Sets Minimum Need Of U.S. at 3,000,000 -Message to Congress Lists Five–Point Program for W.P.A.-- Friction between Unions and Roosevelt Increases Britain Is Again Rebuffed by Russia -Suspense Dominates Situation as World Powers Await Events Roosevelt's Pal -Anastasio Somoza, Bloody Dictator of Nicaragua by Adolfo Zamora The Workers "Alliance" by Carlo (Political Cartoon) National Guard in Harlan -Governor Calls on Troops to Smash Miners' Lines Coal Strike Settled With Victory for Miners in Two–Year Contract -Settlement Provides for Closed Shop -Union Expects Hold–Out Bosses to Sign Agreement Soon Hague Machine Beaten -Bayonne Voters Cast Record Vote against Jersey Hitler N.Y. Jobless In Three-Day Picket Line -U.P.W.U. Asks City Administration for Adequate Relief SWP Convention Endorses Twice-a-Month Challenge Boss Press Boycotts Hearings on Ludlow Referendum As One Good Anti-Fascist to Another In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick N.J. Steel Workers For "30–Hours, $30" Unions Will Discuss Problem of Jobless "Our Country Is in Danger" Ameringer Offers Pink Pill for Capitalist Ills by Arthur Hopkins Negro Group Asks Action on Florida Klan Senator Feels For Turkeys--But Not for Negroes May New Int'l Features Trotsky-Pivert Letters Appeal Army Workers' Forum In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line...with Bill Morgan Chamberlain Offers Guiana to the Jews -Official Governmental Book Describes Area "Benevolently" Offered by Great Britain to Jews as Virtually Uninhabitable by Dorothy Williams Chinese Patriots Handed To Japanese Warlords Hollywood Merry–Go–Round No Jobs for Youth Under Capitalism -The Young Peoples Socialist League Has Called upon Young Workers and Students To Fight in Its "Jobs-for-Youth" Campaign by Martin Eden "Enlist with the S.W.P. In the Fight for Socialism"--Cannon Roosevelt Has No Answer to This Question Society Notes Another Proof God Help F.D.R. War Casualties Arming against Labor The New Masses Returns to Its Exposure of Walter Krivitsky Their Government by James Burnham 35 May 23, 1939 Father Coughlin––The Agent of Fascism in America -He Is Spreading the Poisonous Doctrines of Hitler, Mussolini "Shoot to Kill"-Harlan -National Guard Launches Wave of Terror to Break Mine Strike It's Happening Here! By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Powers Plan War–Time Dictatorships by Harold Roberts Akron S.W.P. Rally Defies Labor–Haters by Paul Fielding Stalinist Sabotage Flint Jobless Action -Militant Unemployed Union Continues Its "Death Watch" before City Welfare Office---Thousands Face Starvation in Fund Cut Pickets Ask Action on Relief Needs -Demand Jobs, Meals for Needy in Action Led by U.P.W.U. Zionist Policy Played into Hands of Great Britain by Felix Morrow Election of Ta-thu-Thau Is Blow at French Imperialism In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Political Resolution for Anti-War Convention of the Socialist Workers Party -Draft Submitted for Discussion to Party Membership and Convention Delegates by the Political Committee of the Socialist Workers Party Attention! All Agents of New International Notice to Members Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Mother Jones by Emanuel Garrett Roosevelt Moves Do Not Deceive Puerto Ricans -"Only by Smashing the Grip of Yankee Imperialism" Can Puerto Rican Freedom Be Attained, Says Spokesman in Interview by Diego Montanez U.S. Acts for Wall Street's China Profits "A Decent Job at a Living Wage"--New York SWP Call -City Convention Discusses Trade Union Work of Party--New Committee Elected Shoot to Kill! Reduce the Hours God Save the King! Browder and Miaja June New International In This Corner by Max Shachtman Whipping up the War Spirit--It's All in the Mobilization Day Plan -With M-Day Not Far off the Generals Have Perfected The Methods of Propaganda and Censorship Which Will Be Used in Mobilizing the Morale of Workers for War by Hal Draper 36 May 26, 1939 Danger Signal! -The Twice-a-Week Appeal Is Threatened with Suspension Silence Shrouds Relief Slashes -Security Bd. Figures Show Extent of Cuts -C.I.O. Fails to Back up Lewis Request With any Action Campaign--Relief Funds Drop Despite Cutting of W.P.A. Rolls Father Coughlin's Lies Do Not Cloak His Rabid Anti-Semitism -Despite Demagogic Denials There Stands Out the Fact that America's Number One Fascist Is a Vicious Anti-Semite by Grace Saunders Appeal Salesman Challenge Coughlin The Gyp Joint by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Military Rule Tightens in Harlan County Huge Protest Meeting Against British Plan Britain Seen Yielding on Russian Pact -Full Alliance Near; British Seek to Bar German–Soviet Pact by Harold Roberts The Lesson of the Memorial Day Massacre -Meet Boss Attacks with Workers Defense! In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick The New Leader Tops Its Own Jingo Record -Thomas Socialist Chastise Members of Youth Group Who Booed War Mongers New York Housing Bill Doesn't Answer Need Marxist Maulers, Stud Lonigan A.C. In Grudge Game by Bill Clam Appeal Army Araquistain Confirms Krivistky Testimony In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Newark SWP, YPSL Defy Coughlinites At "Four Corners" Dewey "Cracks Down" on Fritz Kuhn---For Failing to Pay Taxes Kuhn Addressing His Fellow "Bundits" (Photograph) Hollywood Merry–Go-Round (A discussion of "Goodbye, Mr. Chips") by Nat Levine Society Notes Quit S.P.; Join 4th International Anti-Fascist Labor Guard Defends S.W.P. Meeting On the Line... with Bill Morgan The Peace Front Bankers of the World, Unite! Strip Act Robinson–Rubens Case Bow Down! -Their Majesties Are Coming--to Weld War Relations -The Heads of an Imperial "Democracy" Whose History Is Written in Blood Have Been Sent Here on a "Good-Will-War" Mission by Britain's Real Rulers, the Bankers and Merchants by Sherman Stanley Their Government by James Burnham 37 May 30, 1939 Picket Lines Form in Detroit -Auto Workers Strike Five Briggs Plants -Detroit again Feels the Spirit of 1937 Strikes as Workers Rally to New U.A.W. Drive -Company Stalls on Union Demands Cops Attack S.W.P. Anti-Coughlin Rally -Workers Boo Coughlin Police Stooges as Large Open Air Bronx Meeting Is Broken--Eleven Arrested "for Collecting Crowd" Canada Fourth Int'l Leads Jobless Fight -Unemployed in 34-Day Struggle against Conditions on Relief by S.S. Jordan Coughlin--Agent of The Sixty Families by Grace Saunders The Spirit of 1937 (Photograph of auto workers striking at the Fisher Body Plant No. 1 in Flint, Mich.) An Open Letter to LaGuardia on Hounding of Anti-Coughlinites from Socialist Workers' Party, Edward Frank, Organizer Convict Ten for Fighting N.Y. Eviction -U.P.W.U. Led Action Against Eviction of Unemployed Family Food Workers Prepare for Strike Action -Funds for Organizing Automats, Preparing Strike Is Voted War Camps Await Anglo-Soviet Pact Developments Criminal Syndicalism Law Pushed by Administration In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Forty Million Are Without Any Kind of Medical Attention Appeal Army American Fund to Benefit By Baseball Game -Farrell Taunts Maulers with Talents of Masked Marvel by Bill Clam Workers' Forum June Challenge Features Jobs-for-Youth Campaign Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Y.C.L.ers Whoop It Up For Country ... and War -Convention Features Jitterbug Contest And Patriotic Baiting of Revolutionists by Irving Howe Gandhi Admits "Milk-and-Honey" Brought No Gains Fruits of Fascism Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Louise Michel by Emanuel Garrett Daily Highlights in "The World of Tomorrow" National Committee Asks Aid for Chinese Comrades Fascists Meet Freely In N.Y. Submarine Disaster Republic's Memorial Behind the Scenes Bayonets and Votes Y.P.S.L. Fights Education Budget Cuts in Jobs-for-Youth Campaign -While the New Dealers Suggest Additional Schooling as Their Solution for America's "Locked-Out Generation" They Continue to Restrict Educational Opportunities by Martin Eden Britain Offers the Jews a Haven Unfit for Agriculture or Industry by Dorothy Williams In This Corner by Max Shachtman 38 Jun. 2, 1939 Dies Committee Adjourns Fake Investigation of Fascist Activities in U.S. -Committee Fails to Call Main Witnesses But Evidence Disclosed is Enough to Show Extent of Fascist Organization Nazis Join Coughlinites Twin City Unions Call for Huge WPA Protest Parade -United Front Meeting, Set for June 2, Is Expected to Be Largest Ever Held in Area Coughlin--an Enemy Of Trade Unionism Seafarers Union Ties Up 14 East Coast Ships; Tanker Strike Continues * Seafarer's International Union Wages Most Through Strike Action of Year--Strengthens Cause of Militant Unionism * But NMU Leadership Endangers Strike by Policy on "Hot Oil" by David Cowles Leading Militant of French Fourth Int'l Faces Death for Anti-Militarist Work Plan Demonstration on WPA Cuts for June 26 Slow Response of Branches Is Peril to Twice–a–Week Appeal War Notes In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick St. Paul Unions Discuss Plight of Unemployed In the "Nation of Homeowners" Akron Union Men Testify on Rule by Police Club Lehman Signs Reactionary Devany Bill Local 544 Exposes Boss Inspired Court Action -Show Boss Hand in Charges Against Union; C.P. Backs Union Busting Suit by Carl O'Shea C.P. Machine Forces Arbitration on Brass Rail Strikers June New Int'l Features Trotsky on Bonapartism Workers' Forum Rubber Workers Pace New Activity in Akron Unions Farrell Forces Getting Shaky, Ask Correction By the Political Sports Editor In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Empty Seats Greet Del Vayo's "Explanation" of Spanish Defeat 400 Hear Shachtman Speak at Harvard On the Line... with Bill Morgan New International to Suspend Publication, Unless..... Society Notes Yankee Imperialism A Period Ends World's Fair Note Suppressed Chapter Jobs for Youth M-Day for M.D.'s: Mobilizing the Medical Profession for War -In the Next World War the Medical Profession Will Not Be Asked to Volunteer Its Services -- the Generals Have Already Made Plans to Draft the Doctors by Sam Portnoy If King George Held Court for His Exploited Subjects at World's Fair by Sherman Stanley Their Government by James Burnham 39 Jun. 6, 1939 Millions Starving on Relief! -Survey Report Depicts Slow Starvation of U.S. Jobless -Relief Millions "Are Refugees as Truly As the Victims of Old World Oppression" Is Finding of Social Workers' Report Why Coughlin's Superiors Are Silent on His Activities Judge Frees Anti-Fascist Militants -Bronx Branch of SWP Pushes Its Campaign Against Coughlin Gen. Moseley Testifies at Dies Hearing -Committee Hears Him Expound Labor–Hating Fascist Views Stalin Throws Monkey-Wrench Into Anglo–Soviet Negotiation -Molotov Speech Indicates Stalin's Intention to Keep on Raising Ante--Warns of Closer Relations with Axis Powers by Harold Roberts Left Wing Writers Form League, Issue Manifesto -Condemn Stalinism, Hook–Dewey Committee As Catering to Social Reaction The Real Ideology (Political Cartoon) "Socialists" Back Boss War Plans -Laborites O.K. Conscription -- French Bury People's Front Briggs Strikers Picket Boss–Owned Ball Park -Cops Slug Pickets Who Prove that Bosses Cannot Trade Workers' Lives In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Supreme Court Outlaws Okla. Jim–Crow Law -Admits That States Continue to Bar Negroes from Polls Appeal Army Rorty Charges Baseball Purge in Bitter Note N.Y. Membership Adopts City Program of Action Martin Negotiates With Briggs Company Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Thomas Paine by Emanuel Garrett Stop Reaction's March The "Front" Collapses And How! Stalin Aids China Visits Palestine, Finds Communist Party Pursuing Anti-Jewish Line -How Melach Epstein, Former "Freiheit" Editor, Saw the Full Viciousness of the Stalinist Line and Was Driven Into Exile for Telling His Objections to the Bureaucracy In This Corner by Max Shachtman 40 Jun. 9, 1939 5,000 Protest Against W.P.A. Cuts -Minneapolis–St. Paul Demonstrators Press Demands on Governor -Tie–Up W.P.A. Projects For Day--Marchers Ask More Jobs, No Firing W.P.A. To Cut Rolls Another 100,000 in June -Will Bring Total Number of "Guinea Pigs" Sacrificed Since November to 850,000--No Jobs in Industry for Dismissed Workers Lynch Negro Worker in Mississippi -Tortured with Hot Irons, Shot, for Refusing Pay Cut Down to the Bone by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Coughlin Hides a Boss Solution Behind Plea for Living Wages by Grace Saunders Parole Board to Hear Beal Pardon Plea -Unionists Ask Freedom for Leader of Gastonia Strike Persecution of French Labor Militants Continues Salem C.I.O. Votes Relief Investigation WAA Congress Shuns Needs of U.S. Jobless by Stan Lauren Cuba Incident Dramatizes Plight of Jewish Refugees -After World–wide Criticism Batista "Relents"--Opens Temporary Concentration Camp Stalin Decree on Agriculture Indicates Soviet Conditions -Increase in Number of "Landlord Peasants" Exposes Wide Crack in Soviet Economy In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Why Has Curran Started NMU Spy Scare? -Knifing Tanker Strike With "Hot Oil" Policy -The Membership of the N.M.U. Long Ago Had the Facts on King's Treachery Seafarers' Strike Ends with Some Concessions to Men You Know, It Ain't Cricket To Picket Special Discussions on Program of Liebknecht School Labor Mobilizes Behind Eide in Mpls. Election -Trade Union Committee Directs Campaign For Slate--Anti-Labor Law Main Issue Appeal Army A Dublin Letter -On the Growth of Irish Nationalism by Roderick O'Connor In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens -Southport Conference of B.L.P. Reverses Stand on Conscription -In France: New Blows against the Opponents of Imperialist War On the Line...with Bill Morgan Provocateur Exposed A Round of Applause for the Yipsel Drama Group (Review of Irwin Shaw's anti-war play "Bury the Dead") Minnesota Acts Refugees in Cuba Mooney and Beal "Good Neighbors" Letter Show How Spain's Cause Was Sacrificed and for What Workers' Forum Their Government by James Burnham 41 Jun. 13, 1939 Father Coughlin: Fascist Demagogue---A New Series on the Radio Priest -Who Is the Man, What Is His Program, How Did He Rise? -Aided by Big Business, America's Number One Fascist Rose from Obscurity to Lead a Movement by Joseph Hansen Briggs Strikers Go over the Top with a Resounding Union Victory -Militant Action Brings Results -Company Reinstates Fired Men; Contract Improves Conditions WAA Leaders Fawn Before Mrs. Roosevelt -No Money? Why, Go to School, Says the President's Wife by Nat Levine Mass Meeting to Greet Nat'l Convention -Genora Johnson and Other Party Leaders Will Speak June 30 Picket Line Greets Fink Manned Ship -Arrival Precipitates Fight between S.U.P. and Government Hail the King and Queen... If You Believe in Cruelty and Oppression The Carpenter by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Why Did the New York Times Suppress Araquistain's Story on Spain's Gold In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick W.A.A. Stages Roosevelt Campaign Rally -Boost Relief-Slasher for Third Term -"Right to Work" Congress Skips Discussion of Jobless Needs Appeal Army Appeal Will Benefit from Boston Party Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Giacomo Matteotti by Emanuel Garrett Anti-Labor Laws Enacted by Penn. -Anti-Alien Bill, First of Kind in the U.S., Typifies Reactionary Legislation by S. Foster Vicious Syndicalism Bill Is Passed by House of Congress Before the Nat'l Party Commission by James P. Cannon Board Gets Petition for Beal Pardon Social Patriotism, Ernst Toller, Discussed in Coming New Int'l Two Items A Democratic Pope First Lady Soviets and Democracy Araquistain's Story of How Stalin Brought Spain's Treasure to Russia -Confirming Krivitsky's Testimony Araquistain's Disclosures Expose the Great Stalinist "Sacrifices" for Loyalist Cause -- Spain's Gold Tied Negrin to Stalin In This Corner by Max Shachtman With Italy As His Model Coughlin Agitates for a Totalitarian State by Grace Saunders 42 Jun. 16, 1939 Who Is the Coughlin, What Is His Program, How Did He Rise? -Aided by Big Business, America's Number One Fascist Rose from Obscurity to Lead a Movement by Joseph Hansen -Father Coughlin: Fascist Demagogue -Installment II Fascist Wreck N.Y. Labor Hall -Wrecking Gang Smashes Deb's School Office -Raid Marks Stage in Rise of Fascist Movement in U.S.A. Breaking Through by Carlo (Political Cartoon) W.A.A. Ends Busy Week of Lobbying -Set Record for Visiting Congressmen--and Inaction Twin City Workers Showed the Way to Fight W.P.A. Cuts -An Editorial Thugs Stab Worker; SWP Branches Hold Anti-Coughlin Rallies * Knife Teacher Who Speaks Up against Anti-Semitic Filth * Huge Meeting Protected by Anti-Fascist Labor Guard "Freeing" Of Mrs. Rubens Opens New Chapter in Case -Reporters, American Embassy Officials Unable to Find any Trace of Her by Nat Levine A Tribute From An Enemy Irish Revolutionists Break With Stalinism, Form Club -Call for Organization of Revolutionary Socialist Party in Ireland at Demonstration Brooklyn Businessman Gives S.W.P. Lesson in "Americanism" Party Members Discuss Problems of National Anti-War Convention * On Leadership–What a Rank and Filer Thinks by Ben Lieberman * Party Must Overcome Organizational Defects -Resolutions Submitted by the California State Executive Committee, S.W.P. In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Appeal Army N.Y. Party at Work In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line... with Bill Morgan Admits Brutal Puerto Rican Rule -F.D.R. Reveals U.S. Role-- Cannon Seconds Pineiro's Call for Independence by Diego Montanez Before the Party Convention -Blast a Way Forward With a Program of Party Expansion by James P. Cannon Alarm Signal Briggs Strike Victory Republicans A Quaker' s Testimony on Life In the Land of Franco Fascism -Quaker Relief Representative Tells How the Fascists Stole Food Destined for Starving Children, How They Are "Reconstructing" Spain with the Aid of Lies and Terror by Dorothy Williams Their Government by James Burnham "Christian Ideal" 43 Jun. 20, 1939 Who Is the Coughlin, What Is His Program, How Did He Rise? -Aided by Big Business, America's Number One Fascist Rose from Obscurity to Lead a Movement by Joseph Hansen -Installment III Organized Labor Stages Great Comeback in Minneapolis Elections -Labor Candidates Poll Huge Vote -Shows Labor Has Reformed Political Ranks Since Gubernatorial Defeat--Several Candidates on Labor Slate Elected Roosevelt Offers Jobless 22c a Day -Congress Committee Accepts Bill Lopping Billion from W.P.A. My Friends by Carlo (Political Cartoon) New World War Crisis Breaking on European and Asiatic Fronts -Japanese Challenge British for Supremacy in China -Blockaded Tientsin Forces Far Eastern Control Issue Martin Strike Is Desperate Factional Act -Fails in Attempt to Regain Following by Calling "Strike" French Dictatorship Jails Another Young Militant -Rigal, Steve, Schmit Held Incommunicado-- Technicians' Federation Protests S.U.P. Bucks Government Hiring Halls Browder Announces Purge of C.P. Ranks and Leadership -Report to Party's National Committee Refers to Widespread Discontent in Ranks In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick More Discussion from Members of Party on Convention Problems * Party Must Overcome Organizational Defects -Resolution Submitted by the California State Executive Committee, S.W.P. * Submits Two Amendments to Resolution by Susan Green * On Translating Party Program into Practice Appeal Army First Twice-A-Month Challenge Ready July 1st Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Vincent St. John by Emanuel Garrett Toward the Party Convention -New Directions Require New Methods of Party Work by James P. Cannon Minneapolis Elections Hague and the C.I.O. Martin Dies' Ideal In This Corner by Max Shachtman Texas Bosses Resort to Courts in Offensive against Unionists 44 Jun. 23, 1939 Who Is the Coughlin, What Is His Program, How Did He Rise? -Aided by Big Business, America's Number One Fascist Rose from Obscurity to Lead a Movement by Joseph Hansen -Installment IV Administration Bill Wrecking W.P.A. Jammed Through House -Roll Call Shows All Factions For Slash -Woodburn Bill Puts Relief Methods Back To Days of Hoover Fascists Attack Labor Meeting -Transport Workers Attending Outdoor Rally Repulse Fascists in Street Battle--Thugs Hurl Bottles at Speakers A Lesson to the Fascists---And Labor -An Editorial Our Own Kind of Defense by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Martin's "Strike" Folds Up -Claim That He Represents Majority Shown to Be a Fake Pre-War Crisis Shifts To Far Eastern N.M.U. Crisis at Strike End -Leadership Doomed Tanker Strike by "Hot Oil" Policy Who Is Responsible for the W.P.A. Cuts? In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick What the Party Members Say on National Convention Problems -On Translating Party Programs into Practice -Submitted by a group of Los Angeles comrades: Steve Roberts, Paula Aragon, Minna Everett, Edith, Max Heinert (Continued from last issue) Revolutionary French Youth Unite Forces A Point of View on the Labor Question by F.X. Ferry, Roger B. Cross, Myron Carlson and Irving Kaplan Appeal Army Protests Headline on League for Cultural Freedom by Dwight MacDonald, Acting Secretary League for Cultural Freedom & Socialism In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line... with Bill Morgan Toward the Party Convention -On Mass Work and Its Relation to The Struggle Against Stalinism by James P. Cannon Attention, Briggs! The Silent Mayor Friends of the Refugee Browderite Lies Trying to Bring Idle Money, Idle Men Together by Mumbo-Jumbo -Mead Bill Offers More Credit, But There Is Plenty of Unused Credit Lying Around –"Lending" Instead of "Spending" Scheme Hopeless because Wheels Won't Turn Without Profits Their Government by James Burnham Equipped with Diplomas, School Graduates Join Lines of Jobless by Tony Chapman 45 Jun. 27, 1939 F.D.R. Gives War Defy to Japan -Powers in Tangle over China Loot -Tientsin Blockade Continues-- Anglo–Soviet Negotiations Stymied as British Envoy to Kremlin Makes Small Progress Who Is the Coughlin, What Is His Program, How Did He Rise? by Joseph Hansen -Installment V Officials Put W.P.A. Slash Into Effect -Postcard Campaign Futile-- Only Action Will Bring Results Peace and Democracy! By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Practical Struggle against War to Feature Party Convention Genora Johnson Hails C.I.O. Drive at Labor Gathering -Tells Women to Support Husbands in Union Struggles--Dullea Calls for Defense Guards Militant Urges I.L.G.W. to Form Labor Defense Guards -Harry Milton, Trade Unionist and Veteran of Spanish Civil War, Proposes Action (Includes copy of resolution by Harry Milton) Painters Rout Stalinists in Primary Polls -Progressives Expect Election Victory after Primary Sweep Appeal Army In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick They Showed the Way to Fight W.P.A. Cuts (Photograph of recent holiday demonstrations in Minneapolis and St. Paul by thousands of unemployed workers to protest the relief slashing program of the state city and Roosevelt administrations) Book Proceeds to Chinese 4th Internationalists Convention Problems of the Socialist Workers Party under Discussion * For a New Orientation in the Party's Methods---A Program of Action -Statement by Ohio–Michigan District Committee * On Translating the Party Program into Practice -Submitted by a Group of Los Angeles Comrades: Steve Roberts, Paula Aragon, Minna Everett, Edith Mann, Max Heinert (Continued from last issue) A Point of View on the Labor Party Question by F.X. Ferry, Roger B. Cross, Myron Carlson and Irving Kaplan (Continued from last issue) On the Name of the Party Points of View on Issues Confronting the S.W.P. National Convention * On the Tasks of the Convention And the Political Resolution by Hal Draper * Resolution of Houston Branch on Moving Nat' l Headquarters of Party -Adopted by the Houston Branch of the Socialist Workers Party Sunday, May 28, 1939 * Some Suggestions for Building the Party on a Mass Base by Walter Shipman Disgusted with S.P. Militant Joins Socialist Workers Party Crack Appeal Salesman at Work Bronx A.L.P. Calls Outdoor Anti-Coughlin Rally Sentence 3 For Pleading Case of Jobless Workers Spikes in the news by Dwight MacDonald -Kremlin Kultur Publication of Luxemburg work Begins in New Int'l -Editors Review National Scene in Comment On Republicans in 1940 Elections Before the Party Convention -For a Three-a-Week Appeal--On the Road to a Daily Paper by James P. Cannon Society Notes Party Convention Chinese Loot Stalin as Scientist Another Blow Stopping the Cancer of Fascism-by C.P.'s Methods or by Ours?-Workers Can Choose the Daily Worker' S Line of Persuading All "Decent Americans" to Pass Resolutions, or the Line the S.W.P. Recommends--Class Struggle Action by Hal Draper In This Corner by Max Shachtman 46 Jun. 30, 1939 Powers Move to Brink of War -War Crisis Simmers on Europe and Asia Fronts -Sarajevo "Incidents" Mount with Awaited Summer Crisis Painters Oust C.P. Machine -Progressives Hit Weinstock Gang in Vital Spot by Trouncing Stalinist Candidate-- Elect Stevens Secretary-Treasurer Councilmen in Attack on Otto Popovich -Evade Needs of Jobless by Attacking U.P.W.U. Leader by Martin Davey F.D.R. Trying to Save War Deal By Four Billion Dollar Program 75 Months of the New Deal by Carlo (Political Cartoon) SWP Convention Opens Friday -Public Mass Meeting Will Open Convention Session with Party Leaders As Reporters--Lengthy Agenda Covers All Fields of Work Revolt Against Leadership in N.M.U. Grows -Gulf Seamen Hit at Curran Bureaucracy in Autonomy Move National Campaign Launched for Framed Du Quoin Miners -Defense Committee Seeks Pardon for Youths Arrested During Illinois Mine Strife Coughlin Followers Disrupt Meeting of 18,000 in New York -Several Hurt in Fracas--Increasing Boldness of Fascists Is Menace to Labor In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Anti-War Convention Problems under Discussion -On Making the Appeal a Paper for the Masses -Statement on the Socialist Appeal by the Akron Branch A Proposed Revision of Section Eight by Donald Bergner Who Is Coughlin, What Is His Program, How Did He Rise? By Joseph Hansen Installment VI Appeal Army C.P. Leadership of Bedding Local 140 Persecutes Critic -Answer Joe Kitain's Charge of Union Misrule by Deliberate Hounding Campaign Illinois Jobless Back Yipsel Job Campaign In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line... with Bill Morgan Quits C.P., "Joins Growing Parade of Revolutionists" Toward the Party Convention -On the Relation Between Mass Agitation and Trade Union Work by James P. Cannon Painters' Victory Against Boss War! On Provoking Riots The New Deal Skirts U.S. Housing Needs to Build Its War Machine -Government's Housing Program Is a Drop in the Bucket Which Doesn't Come Near Answering the Pressing Needs of the Jobless Millions Who Are Forced to Live in Slums by Ruth Jeffrey Their Government by James Burnham Towards the Drawing of a Balance Sheet on the Kremlin's Purges by M.N. 47 Jul. 4, 1939 Upon Whom Shall We Rely to Fight Coughlin? By Joseph Hansen -Installment VII -Can Roosevelt Stop Fascism? Fourth International Greets Party's Nat'l Anti-War Convention F.D.R. Relief–Wrecking Bill Dooms Millions of Jobless to Starvation -Woodrum Bill Will Be Signed Into Law -Stalinists and Labor Skates Staged Sham Battle Against Cuts The Platform of "Social Justice" (Political Cartoon) British Give Way in Far East As Hitler Prepares Danzig Grab -Bog-Down of Anglo–Soviet Negotiations Encourages Hitler Moves--British Expect Roosevelt to Police Orient Coughlinites Attack Nat'l Office Guard Delegates Pour into N.Y. For Convention Opening -Militants, Coming from All Sections of the Country, Exchange Viewpoints as they Wait for Sessions to Begin on Saturday Gulf Seaman Push Revolt Against NMU Leadership -Resist Curran's Splitting Move-- Principal Weaknesses Is Failure to Advance Program Coughlinites Annoy Appeal Salesman, Cops Arrest Latter Mrs. Rubens "Freed", Spins New Plot on Kremlin Order -Confirms Krivitsky's Revelation that Her Husband Was Latvian G.P.U. Agent by Tony Chapman In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Discussing the National Convention Issues * Dissenting Opinion on Ludlow Referendum by Arthur Burke * On Making the Appeal a Paper for the Masses -Statement on the Socialist Appeal by the Akron Branch (Continued from last issue) Appeal Army Joint A.F.L., C.I.O. Labor Day Parade Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Slum Dwellers Protest Boston Clearance Plan Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Wendell Phillips by Emanuel Garrett Minn. Farmer–Labor Confab Skirts Basic Problems What They Say Stalin's Russia Danger Signal Education Be Damned Striking a Balance of Labor's Recent Minneapolis Campaign New Testimony Damning Stalin Policy of Rule or Ruin in Spain -Irving Pflaum, United Press Correspondent, Adds His Testimony to that Already Given by Krivitsky and Araquistain on Stalin's Sabotage of the Loyalist Struggled by Ray Robbins In This Corner by Max Shachtman 48 Jul. 7, 1939 We Can Rely Only on Labor to Fight Coughlin's Gangs by Joseph Hansen -Final Installment British Labor Skates Raise War Clamor -Diplomats Play at Game of Bluff While Waiting for War Signal--Laborites Call for Revolution--in Germany! Militants Fight Scheme to Put Jobless in Work Camps -Women's Committee Leads Fight Against Veteran's Relief Bureau Plan for Single Men Socialist Workers Party Convention Calls for Fight against Boss War * Overflow Meeting Hails Opening of National Convention -Many Turned Away As Hall Is Filled to Capacity--Socialist Workers Party Spokesmen Hit Imperialist War Preparations by Ruth Jeffrey and Tony Chapman * Brazilian 4th Internationalists Greet U.S. Anti-War Convention * Delegates Discuss Anti-War Activity -Branches in 32 Cities Send Worker–Delegates to Convention Action, Not Talk, Will Stop the Enemy! By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Anti-Coughlin Witnesses Get Run–Around -Stalinists Help District Attorney Stall on Applebaum Case Roosevelt Signs Bill Wrecking the W.P.A. -Stalinists and Labor Lickspittles of Administration Head Off Militant Action of Jobless by Concealing Roosevelt Role By Ray Robbins A Fraternal Hand from the British 4th International by C.P. Stanton, Secretary, R.S.L. British Section, 4th International Sidelights on the Convention S.P. Jobless Organization Raises Political Barrier -Violates Principles of Movement by Excluding Members for Political Beliefs In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Convention Resolution on Workers Defense Guard Appeal Army Coughlinites Are Seen for What They Are In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line... with Bill Morgan Jobless Seek Action, Get Talk Fest Oakland Alliance Expels Two for Militant Action Life and Liberty under New Deal -When a Jobless Family Asks for Some Coal Canadian C.P. Suspends Publication of Daily Paper -Faces Wide Revolt in Ranks--Fourth Internationalists Make Steady Progress The Negro Question Loyal Subjects Attacks on Teachers Weakness of the Labor Campaign in Minneapolis--A Balance Sheet -As the Socialist Workers Party Pointed Out in its Campaign Material, a Clear Anti-War Stand and Concentration on the Trade Unions Would Have Won the Elections by Karl O'Shea Their Government by James Burnham Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins 49 Jul. 11, 1939 Let the People Vote on War! Labor–Haters Pour Money into Growing Coughlin Movement by Joseph Hansen Mpls. Drivers Win Gains in New Contracts -200 Employers Sign Renewals as Local 544 Pushes Drive W.P.A. Construction Strike Will Force Congress to Change Law! * New York Set for "Strike to Finish" -Strike Move by Building and Construction Trades Council Is Labor's Answer to the Roosevelt–Woodrum Starvation Bill by Tony Chapman * A.F.L. Raps New Deal Strike Stand -Meany Issues Sharp Attack on Threat by N.Y. Welfare Head It's a "Trick"! (Political Cartoon) I.L.G.W.U. Local Discusses Defense Guards -Refer Proposal Submitted by Milton to International G.E.B. The State of the Nation Anti-War Convention Ends Spirited Session Sailor Spike F.D.R. Order on Fink-Halls -Tie Up Two Ships on West Coast--Journal of Commerce Reveals Presidential Order by C. Thomas Convention Adopts Program of Expansion In Organization Drive to Build the S.W.P. Circulate Petitions Against Reactionary Mass. Election Law Men and Scenes at the National Anti-War Convention of the S.W.P. (Photographs) In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Jobless Go without Relief, Officials Get New Cars -Rebelling Against Scabby Tactics of W.A.A., Oakland Jobless Form Fighting Union by Bill Morgan Appeal Army Shoe Workers out on Strike Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -William Morris by Emanuel Garrett Workers' Forum "SWP and Negro Work" A Political Strike Not a Private Employer Loads of Publicity Unskilled Workers Aping Their Brothers Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins In the Disease Ridden Slums We See an Indictment of Boss Rule -The Facts Collected by the Housing Authority, Though Only Partial, Present a Damning Picture of Vermin Infested Slums in Which "One-Third-of-a-Nation" Lives by Ruth Jeffrey In This Corner by Max Shachtman 50 Jul. 14, 1939 Let the People Vote on War! -At the Moment War Breaks, Every Person Will Be Forced Under the War Machine's Totalitarian Heel by James Burnham (Part I of a series) Workers! One Hundred Percent Support to the WPA Strikers! -The Fight of the Building Trades Workers Is the Fight of American Labor * New York -Launch Drive to Get Backing of Unskilled Workers for Strike * Akron -Unskilled Workers Plan Joint Action with Construction Strikers * Minneapolis -Local 544 WPA Section Joins Strike as Labor Movement Backs Action * St. Louis -Thousands in Strike Protest Against Gov't Starvation Bill * Rochester -Strike Action Spreads Fast as Men Down Tools Spontaneously Build Workers Defense Guards against Fascism by Carlo (Political Cartoon) President Roosevelt--Strikebreaker In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick New Deal Officials' Threats Fail to Slow Up National W.P.A Strike * "We Are Not Intimidated in the Least" Say Union Leaders * Monday Morning Test Finds New York Strike Line Solid by Tony Chapman American Fund Answers Somervell Threat By Offering Aid to Arrested W.P.A. Strikers Coughlin Delivers Fascist Blast against Workers Defense Guards -Hits Proposal Made by Milton to Local 66 of I.L.G.W.U. -Radio Speech Proves Guards Are Way to Stop Coughlinites By Joseph Hansen He's Got the Idea! (Photograph of Harry Milton) Strike sidelights....By Stan Lauren Worker Security Federation Leaders Scab on WPA Strike -Newly Formed S.P. Organization "Advises" Members to Return to Work by E.R. McKinney Popovich Raps Strike–Breaking of Federation Rochester Gears into Nat'l Anti-Coughlin Campaign Y.P.S.L. Will Picket French Consulate The Convention Photos In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line... with Bill Morgan WAA Head Snipes at WPA Strike -Terms Strike Action "Impractical"; Hang onto Roosevelt by Ray Robbins Chicago Relief Slashed -Officials Introduce Cut with Warning to Case Workers by S.B. Grant The Strike Can and Must Be Won The Government---Strikebreaker "We Fight On"! How Win in the Strike? Roosevelt's Silence Watch Out for Stalinists Scabbing Twin City W.P.A. Workers Stage Strike Again Starvation Bill by Carl O'Shea California W.A.A. Exceeds Itself in Gross Stupidity Defy Coughlin Fascists at Bronx Outdoor Meeting Their Government by James Burnham 51 Jul. 18, 1939 Let the People Vote on War! -Why Should Not Those Who Must Fight and Suffer in War Vote on Whether They Want the War? By James Burnham (Part II) New Deal Strikebreaking Moves Fail to Smash W.P.A. Strike Lines -National W.P.A. Strike Continues Solid as Unskilled Join with Skilled in Strike Action * Minneapolis -Skilled and Unskilled WPA Workers, 50,000 Strong, Keep Projects Shut Tight * Philadelphia -Construction Workers Vote to Strike Against W.P.A. Paycuts Despite Firing Threat * Toledo -Ohio Building Trades Council Orders Members on W.P.A. to Strike * New York -"Strike to the Finish" For Union Rate Goes on Says Murray, Union Head * Flint -Strike Called by Auto Union Auxiliary Climaxed by Militant Demonstration Not All Who Work on WPA Are Underpaid Not so Fast, Mr. Dubinsky! Million on WPA to Be Fired by Sept. 1st -Announce Cut under Terms of Roosevelt Starvation Bill In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick North Beach Airport Is Center of W.P.A. New York Strike Struggle * Press Tour of Project Give Somervell the Lie -Union Wins Battle of Figures as Evidence Shows Work to Be at a Standstill by Tony Chapman * Drive to Organize the Unskilled Gains Speed -Jamaica and Astoria Divisions of U.P.W.U. Direct Organization Campaign by Ray Robbins Strike Sidelights.... By Stan Lauren Boston Subway Workers Join in W.P.A. Strike Subway Laborers Debate Strike Appeal Army Militant W.P.A. Union Rouses Labor Spirit -Projects Shut Tight As A.F.L. and C.I.O. Back Strike Action Newark Fires Opening Gun in Fund Drive -Pledges $267 In National Party Building Fund Drive for $10,000 Two Letters -On Their Morals and Hours (By Mitchell Raffer) Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Threaten to Spread Strike in Auto Plant Not Our Kind of Job by Carlo (Political Cartoon) S.P. Tries to Squirm Out of Disgraceful Strike Stand -Under Rank and File Pressure, Worker Security Federation "Reconsiders" Decision by E.R. McKinney Protests Hounding of S.W.P. Literature Salesmen by Police New Castle Police Beat Negro Worker -Defense Committee Is Formed as Wave of Police Terror Swells Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Jean Paul Marat by Emanuel Garrett Workers Swelter, "Society" Opens Swimming Pool Flying Squadron Pull St. Louis W.P.A. Projects Speakers at Puerto Rican Rally Flay Yankee Imperialism Atty. Gen. Murphy Invents Some Law "Utterly Contemptible" Unskilled Workers' Strike Tightening the Belt! By Carlo (Political Cartoon) In This Corner by Max Shachtman New Deal Strikebreaking Moves Fail to Crack W.P.A. Strike Lines 52 Jul. 21, 1939 Take Slave Wages or Starve! Declares "Pink Slip" Roosevelt -Somervell Orders Dismissal of 75,000 -Statement Makes It Clear that Layoffs Are Permanent by Tony Chapman Labor Speaks Let the People Vote on War! By James Burnham (Part III) Minnesota Labor Honors Its Martyr -A.F.L.-C.I.O. Resolution Places Responsibility for Violence against W.P.A. Strikers on Federal and Local Administrations All the News That's Fit to Print??? S.W.P. Leads Anti-Coughlin Picket Line -Anti-Fascist Arrested For Protesting Police Interference Project No. 1 by Carlo (Political Cartoon) News from WPA Strike Front Shows Picket Lines Hold Solid * Rochester -Strike Compels Shutting of All W.P.A. Operations * St. Paul -Federal and Local Cops Fail to Scare Strikers * Chicago -Building Trades Council Calls Men out on Strike * Philadelphia -Strike Called on All Gov't Financed Projects An Education in Politics In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick W.A.A. Publicly Joins Strikebreakers -Labor-Skate Lasser Crawls on His Belly to Assure Roosevelt of Fidelity Stalinist Outfit Wrecks Alameda W.P.A. Strike Boston Appeal Salesman Hold Ground Against Coughlinites The Way to Victory! (Photograph of W.P.A. workers during a mass meeting at the North Beach Airport project during their strike) On the W.P.A. Picket Line in Minnesota by Carl O'Shea Appeal Army Workers' Forum Militants Quit S.P. Jobless Organization -Strikebreaking Final Proof of Federation's Reactionary Nature Watch the Anti-Coughlin Campaign in New York! By Abe Miller -N.Y. Literature Agent Russian Bulletin Out Congress "Liberals" Back Down -Desert WPA Strikers As They Follow Their White House Leader In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line... with Bill Morgan Labor Speaks -Exposing Another Political Doublecross Who Is the Murderer? Cleveland W.P.A. Strike Growing by Art Preis Labor's Road after Roosevelt's Statement The War Deal Labor Party The Bridges Case Stalinist Worries Role of Stalinism in the Recent Minneapolis Labor Campaign by Carl O'Shea Their Government by James Burnham 53 Jul. 25, 1939 New Deal Hounds WPA Strikers -Attorney General Seeks Indictment of Union Leaders -F.D.R. To Prosecute Unions for "Crime" of Being Progressive -Every Union Must Act to Defend the Minneapolis Trade Unions! Thousands of Minnesota Workers Turnout for Bergstrom Funeral -Speakers at Funeral Services of Martyr Who Fell on the W.P.A. Picket Line Vow that "He Shall Not Have Died in Vain" by Arthur Hopkins Monkeys Well Fed While Jobless Starve -relief for Humans Is Slashed -- Monkeys' Conditions Improved Communist Party Hatchetmen at Work New Haven Cops Arrest Two at Anti-Coughlin Meeting W.A.A. Strikebreakers Stand Self-Accused * Few Workers Answer Call to Attend Patriotic Assembly * Lasser Publicly Proclaims Scab Role of Stalinist Outfit by Ray Robbins New York Strike to Continue Full Blast Says Union Leader -Declaring Union Resolve to Push the W.P.A. Strike Until Victorious, Murray Exposes Somervell's Statements as Made of Lies by Tony Chapman Murray Statement on WPA Strike Chicago Strike of Skilled WPA Labor Grows -Union, However, Errs in Failing to Draw Unskilled into Strike Appeal Army Workers' Forum In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Let the People Vote on War! By James Burnham (Part IV) Lundeberg Raps Stalinist Trick Another Vicious Swipe at Chicago's Jobless -"Economy Drive" Hits Needy While Ward-Heelers, Politicians Draw Fat Salaries by S.B. Grant A Letter from Poland Scissorbill Sam Acts His Part, But Fails to Spike Militancy F.D.R.'s Policy Would Wreck Union Basis Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Stalinist Stooge Spoke Too Soon Disorganize the Organized by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -William H. Sylvis New York Locals' Activities Reviewed in "Party Action" Trotsky Answers "Renegades from Marxism" in August New Int'l Stalinist Seek to Disrupt Y.P.S.L. Activity "Inaccurate" Roosevelt Johnson Knows Talk to Stalinists! One Project That Will Be Well Financed! By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Roosevelt Prepares Frame-Up to Destroy Building Trades Union by Ruth Jeffrey In This Corner by Max Shachtman 54 Jul. 28, 1939 Do Not Fall Again for the Vile Lies of 25 Years Ago! Skilled W.P.A. Workers Still Out; Minneapolis Rescinds Pink Slips * Skilled Men Continue Strike for Union Wage; Union Raps Murphy * Endorse Agreement Returning WPA Jobs to Unskilled Workers by Carl O'Shea * Labor Must Guard Against F.B.I. Frame–Ups, Says Union * May Strike All Gov't Financed Projects -Union Head Reports N.Y. Work Stoppages Is Effective By Tony Chapman The American Way? By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Coughlinites Threaten March through Jewish Quarter of New York This Man Didn't Strike Against The Government by Blake Lear LaGuardia Gives Whitewash to Fascists in Police Force Flint C.I.O. Auxiliary Brands F.D.R. Strikebreaker Number 1 -Resolution Calls for Building of an Independent Labor Party Full Text of Flint Resolution Boss-Court Railroads Two Iowa Union Men to Jail Man Bites Dog--Paper Tells Truth Packard Local Quits Martin, Rejoins U.A.W. -Puts Disruptor Label on Martin Who Also Loses WPA Auxiliary A Fink Gets His Reward Ohio A.F.L. For Unity With C.I.O. -Progressive State Convention Blocks Green Moves by Paul Fielding Pledging 100 Percent Support to the Strike! (Photograph of a meeting of the Federal Worker Section of Local 544, Minneapolis) Jail Workers under High Bail for Protesting Franco Celebration Appeal Army At a Minneapolis Strike Meeting (Photograph of a mass meeting by W.P.A. Strikers in Minneapolis) Court Fines Philadelphia Anti-Fascist The Well-Bred Englishman Russian Bulletin Out In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line... with Bill Morgan Workers' Forum A Letter to the Editor -James T. Farrell Answers Broun "And the Angel Sing"! by Carlo (Political Cartoon) One Out of Five The War Crisis Labor Looks Through the Press by Arthur Hopkins The Cloven-Hoof of Democracy Shows Itself in the M—Day Plan -The M–Day Plan, Conceived by the Generals and Approved by the President, Is as Firm in Status As Any Law Though Not Yet Passed by Congress to Avoid Public Alarm by Hal Draper Their Government by James Burnham The Daily Worker and the WPA Strike--A Typical Stalinist Record by Ray Robbins Tobacco Workers' Local Demands Union Convention Return of the Prodigal 55 Aug. 1, 1939 Let the People Vote on War! -Nationwide Campaign For War Referendum Launched by SWP -Workers Asked to Help Circulate Petitions; Raise $10,000 to Fight War; Distribute Leaflets by Hundreds of Thousands by Hal Draper Branch Quotas Set for $10,000 Fund You're Right, Colonel, The People Would Vote Against War! Allentown Workers Fight W.P.A. Layoff -Call on Unemployed to Revive Old Time Militancy Don't Let Congress Bury the Issue! -An Editorial W.P.A. Strike In N.Y. Continues; Building Trades Unions Consider Tie-Up on All Gov. Financed Jobs -T.A. Murray Issues Ultimatum in Move to Force New Ruling by Tony Chapman Father Coughlin Attacks American Labor Movement by Joseph Hansen Federal Agents Try Blow Against New York Teamsters A.F.L. Wanted Strike Extended Building Slump Charge to Big Bankers -Experts' Testimony Exposes Attempt to Blame Unions by Ruth Jeffrey Minneapolis Drivers When Wage Dispute -Stop Labor Commission from Putting Through Wage Cut Baby Buggy Picket Irks Relief Official--Father Wins Bad W.P.A. Strike Began in the Twin Cities -Why and How It Started; What All Workers Can Learn From It In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick The Appeal in Action (Photograph of an appeal salesman in the midst of the WPA demonstration at Akron) Appeal Army "Labor Government Needed" W.P.A. Pickets Tell Reporter Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald My Day -The Unauthorized Diary of Mr. Roosevelt Trotsky Answers Moralist Critics of Marxism in "New International" Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Joe Hill by Emanuel Garrett S.U.P. Demands March to Show Labor Power Workers' Forum The New War "National Defense" The Defense of Democracy Better Than Silence President and Congress McNutt, Hoosier Hitler, Pushed Forward by F.D.R. In 1940 Drive by Paul Fielding National Youth Group Forms Defense Guard In This Corner by Max Shachtman 56 Aug. 4, 1939 Appeal Readers Can Help Us Build the Party by Felix Morrow Coughlin Issues Call for Civil War Against American Labor Unions "Franco's Way" Need Not Become America's Way -An Editorial Disguised Federal Agents Were "Rioters" in Mpls. W.P.A. Strike -Agent-Provocateur----Ugly Word, Ugly Fact Ohio Auto Strikers Beat Back Police Tear Gas and Bullet Barrage Hit at Unions in Grand Jury Investigation -Try to Get Something on Local 544 Leaders At Mpls. Hearing Strikers Await Decision on Wages -Murray Asks Investigation of Situation at Airport Project Anti-Labor Bill Passed by House President of Minneapolis Central Labor Union Answers Attack on WPA Strike Construction Projects Shut Tight in Chi. Political Resolution of the S.W.P. Convention -As Adopted by the National Anti-War Convention of the Socialist Workers Party, New York, July 1-5 Appeal Army S.W.P. Meeting Attacked by C.P. Hooligans -Injure Two Workers, Topple Platform at East Side Meeting F.D.R. Responsible For Ku Klux Klan Appointment In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens A Letter to the Lovestone Group -Proposing Effective Labor Action Against the Coughlinite Menace (From E.R. Frank, Organizer New York District, Socialist Workers Party) Leaflets Scores Movie War Propaganda Chicago Relief Cut Far below Living Needs -$6 to Single Person Per Month; Forced Labor Also Decreed by S.B. Grant He Won't Need a Pink Slip Workers Alliance and the WPA Strike---A Company Union Record by Neil White The Japanese Treaty Unwilling Witness The Farmers and the WPA Workers' Strike John Boscoe's Speech Somebody's Got a Kick Coming by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Their Government by James Burnham 57 Aug 8, 1939 SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHED TWICE WEEKLY BY THE SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHING ASS'N Editor: Max Shachtman Associate Editors: Felix Morrow, Emanuel Garrett General Manager: Martin Abern Assistant Manager: Sherman Stanley Only the People Have the Right to Decide on War! -The War That Is Coming Will Not Be a People's War -An Editorial Roosevelt Promotes Instigator of "Bloody Friday" in Minneapolis -Glotzbach Ran Finks Against Pickets; Anti-Labor Jury in Session -Investigation Ordered by Attorney General Murphy as Part of Administration Drive Against the Labor Unions National Stockyard Struggle Brewing -Enemy Sides Gather in Chicago-- National Strike Possible by Porferio The Joker in the Deck! by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Lending Bill Hokum Is Ended News Item; Senator Gets Idea New Relief Proposal No Help by Neil White Fisher Body Men Ready to Fight On -Leaders Set Dangerous Precedent; Ranks Want to Finish Job The Boss Courts at Work Bronx Coughlin Group Brags about Fascist Preparations -Workers Will Meet Christian Front Challenge by Preparing Counter–Demonstration They Cheered the Militia Mass Action by Negro Workers Brings Victory -10,000 Negro and White Workers Demonstrate in Chicago-- Housing Injunction Lifted by Paul Picquet In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Not a Preview of the Coming World War! (Photograph of a Tear Gas Barrage laid down by the Minneapolis police against strikers at the WPA's Sewing Project.) Streator WPA Strikers Get Jobs Back in Settlement -Strike Was Most Militant in Illinois --- Federal Workers League Recognized War Referendum Campaign Notes * War Referendum Campaign Off to Flying Start in New York -Outdoor Rallies Called in Foor Boroughs--YPSL, Party Sections Plan Activities by Hal Draper, Secretary Campaign Committee * Newark Takes Lead in Drive to Build Appeal -Akron Outlines Methods by Which It Hopes To Do Its Part in War Referendum Campaign Workers' Forum Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Thorstein Veblen by Emanuel Garrett An Appeal for International Solidarity Against the Repressions in France by Marie Guerin New York Public School System Crippled by Cuts by Bruno Johnson Who's Against the War Referendum? -Roosevelt Gives the Whole Show Away by Hal Draper No Secret Diplomacy "Trotskyite Drive" Labor Looks Through The Press by Arthur Hopkins Pros and Cons Not Far Apart in Congress Neutrality Act Dispute -The Much-Touted Conflict over the Neutrality Act Is in The Last Analysis a Disagreement over the Most Effective Means of Dragging the People of the Country into War by James Burnham In This Corner by Max Shachtman 58 Aug. 11, 1939 Let the Profiteers Do the Dying! -The People Do Not Want to Suffer and Die in War Stop Fascism in America! -Will Father Coughlin Become Dictator of the United States by Joseph Hansen (First Installment) "Happy Days Are Here Again" by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Local New York Launches Drive to Place Names on Ballot -New York S.W.P. Calls on Workers to Vote First Choice for Shachtman and Paine in Coming Councilman Elections Max Shachtman (Photograph) George Lyman Paine (Photograph) Judge Rules Anti-Coughlin Salesman Can Shout Slogans -Trial Evidence Shows Police Act under Instructions in Hounding Anti-Coughlinites New Mass Layoffs on WPA Speeded -Building Union Head Says WPA Strike May Spread to PWA Millions of Men Await Call to War -War Postponement Beyond Fall Can Only Be for Short Period In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Statements by S.W.P. Candidates for Council * The Labor Movement Must Stop Fascism from Gaining Power by George Lyman Paine, Manhattan Candidate of S.W.P. for Councilman * SWP Gives Workers an Opportunity to Vote against War by Max Shachtman, Bronx Candidate of the S.W.P. for Councilman Arrest Guild Pickets for Annoying "Persons Unknown" -Charged Originally with "Carrying" Signs on Sidewalk, Face New Charges in Court Who's Against the War Referendum? -American Legion Distrusts the People by Hal Draper Y.P.S.L. Will Open Summer Camp and School August 11 Thousands at Anti-War Rallies Called by New York S.W.P. Launch Drive to Unionize WPA Workers Newark Calls Anti-War Meet Bureaucrats Win Elections in Fur Union -Use Undemocratic Tricks in Fighting Progressive Forces Appeal Army Workers' Forum In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line... with Bill Morgan Who Won the World War? -War Profits= U.S. Steel Co. (Graph of the company's increasing profits throughout World War I) "New Masses" And Father Coughlin by Joseph Hansen Negro Workers at Phila. Rally Hear SWP Position on WPA, Relief Let's All Stick Together (Palm by A WPA striker) Roosevelt's Whip Reaction Advances Defending "Democracy" The Bankers Block Construction--Blame the Unions, Says New Deal -New Deal Investigators Ignore Real Cause of Crisis in Construction Industry -- Shielding the Bankers They Delay Prosecution Aimed at Building Unions by Ruth Jeffrey Their Government by James Burnham CIO Unionmen Back AFL In Colorado PWA Strike by J.T. Malley A Victory for Fourth International in Indochina 59 Aug. 15, 1939 Fascists March on Union Sq. -Workers! Rally Aug. 19 Against Fascist Invasion of Labor Center! -S.W.P. Issues United Front Call-- 200,000 Circulars Printed Stop Fascism in America! -Will Father Coughlin Become Dictator of the United States? (Second Installment) Enthusiasm Greets Party War Referendum Campaign -Branches Voluntarily Raise Their Quotas--Go Full Steam Ahead on Drive Flint Men Eager to Sign Petitions Autoworkers Win Union Recognition -Flying Squadrons Become Permanent Union Institution Favors for Coughlinites, Stiff Fines for Anti-Coughlinites Anti-Labor Practices Laid at Door of Armour Meat Co. -Packinghouse Workers Union Accuses Company of Violating Wagner Act The End of the Rainbow by Carlo (Political Cartoon) An Appeal to the Communist Party for United Front Action (Protesting The Fascist March on Union Square) Anti-Fascists Meet Coughlin Challenge -Cops Rush to Scene to Protect Fascists From Workers Ire Appeal Army Negro Dep't Plans Work It's Our Lives against Their "Responsibility" Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Frank Little by Emanuel Garrett Map National Drive to Aid Guild Strikers 7,392 Copies of Anti-War Pamphlets Are Ordered in One Week This is what the War meant to the Bosses -1917 (Graph showing the profits of copper companies during WWI) The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by J.R. Johnson Crowd Balks Coughlinite Move to Break S.W.P. Meeting by John Travis Cops Will Not Stop Fascists Rudolph Klement Spanish Epilogue CIO "News" Labor Looks Through the Press by Arthur Hopkins Sending in Your Dollars, Help Fight Coughlin Colorado Strike Battle Indicates Need of Union Defense Guards -Though the Strikers Displayed Magnificent Courage In Meeting the Vigilante Bands' Charge, They Were Unprepared to Meet the Armed Attack in Organized Fashion In This Corner by Max Shachtman 60 Aug. 18, 1939 Workers! Mass at Union Square Saturday, Aug. 19, 4:30 P.M. -S.W.P. Calls for United Labor Action Against the Fascist Invasion (Letter from E.R. Frank, Organizer Local New York Stop Fascism in America! -Will Father Coughlin Become Dictator of the United States? By Joseph Hansen (Third Installment) New York Workers Gird for Anti-Coughlin Demonstration -Response at Rallies Points to Huge Turnout August 19 -Anti-Fascist Workers Respond to Rallies Called by S.W.P. in All Sections of the City-- 200,000 Circulars Distributed Rally at Union Square against the Fascist Provocation! (Map Of the Union Square Area and the Rally Route) Board of War Dictators Set Up by Washington -Representatives of Sixty Families Run the Board Which Will Become "Executive Agency of the Government" in War–time by Hal Draper New Wage Slashes for WPA -300,000 Slated for Axe-- Murphy Stalls On Prevailing Wage by Neil White Four Jewish Boys Murderously Beaten by Christian Fronters Mighty Parade of New York Labor Opens AFL Convention -"30-Hour Week to Solve Unemployment" Is Outstanding Slogan of March Coughlinite Shock Troops Riot in Bronx -Attack Anti-Fascists Who Challenge Jew–Baiting of Speaker War Referendum Campaign Notes * Street Meetings, Tag Days Planned - Members Recruited by Hal Draper, Secretary Campaign Committee * Start Made on Increasing Bundle Orders, Subscriptions Workers' Forum Paul Luttinger (Obituary) Appeal Army Workers Defense Guards and the Struggle Against Fascism -An Exchange of Correspondence Between David Dubinsky And a Rank and File Militant of Local 10, I.L.G.W.U. "Blow for Blow" Against Coughlin In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens On the Line... with Bill Morgan Roosevelt Embarrasses the Communist Party -Minnesota Stalinists Find Themselves Out On Limb by Glotzbach Promotion Mussolini Chops down His Own Ranks (Speech of Benito Mussolini, April 2, 1931, Continued in Next Issue) War Dictatorship Coughlin's AFL Record How Fight Fascism? The Union of "Social Justice" by Carlo (Political Cartoon About Father Coughlin) There Is No Substitute for the August 19 Demonstration -An Editorial Lay Plans to Fight Jobless "Deportation" -Unemployed Negroes Are Hardest Hit by New Jersey Scheme The Editor of the Jewish Day and the Coughlin Demonstration CIO Packinghouse Organizer Arrested by Boss Flunkies Armour Rehires 15 Dismissed Workers The American Way Their Government by James Burnham 61 Aug. 22, 1939 Take the War-Making Power Away from Congress! (Headline above Masthead) Victory Demonstration in Union Square! * SWP Completes Plans for Giant Anti-Fascist Rally in Union Square -August 19 Mobilization Turned into Victory Celebration * Clinch the Victory over Fascist Bands! Party Swings into Action on National Anti-War Campaign -Reports from Branches Show Real Progress in Activity, But Fund Collections Lag Behind the Rest of the Campaign by Hal Draper, Secretary Campaign Committee Anti-War Fund Scoreboard The Way to Fight Coughlin Is the Way of Labor Action -An Editorial WPA Wage Cuts Take Effect in September -Slashes Are Blow at General Wage Standards of Workers by Neil White German-American Fraternal Group Backs S.W.P. Call Bundits Ordered To Parade by Nazi Fuehrer New York AFL Meet Raps Roosevelt Anti-Labor Stand -Delegates, Rejecting "Third Term" Motion, Lay Relief Cuts at President's Door by Stanley Lauren CIO Affiliate Backs People's Vote on War New York AFL Convention Adopts Resolution Blasting Coughlinism In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Coughlinites Meet under Police Guard -"Wouldn't Dare Talk Without Protection" Is Workers' Feeling Stop Fascism in America! -Will Father Coughlin Become Dictator of the United States? by Joseph Hansen (Fourth Installment) Appeal Army Repulse Fascist Attempt to Rout Phila. Meeting Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Workers' Forum Who Won the World War? -This Is What the War Meant for the Workers! (Chart showing cost-of-living skyrocketing and real wages going down, statistics from the U.S. Labor Department) The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Men and Women of Labor -Out of the Past -Sacco and Vanzetti by Emanuel Garrett September New International Features Situation in WPA Meany vs. Rubin Morgan's War Birds of a Feather Not an Accident The M-Day Plan Seen for What It Is--A Blueprint for Dictatorship -The New York Times, Responding to the Bugle Call as War Comes Closer, Frankly Discusses the Meaning of The Industrial Mobilization Plan, and Yells "Hurrah!" By Hal Draper These Stalwarts, Having Done Their Bit, "Won't Be There" by Neil White In This Corner by Max Shachtman 62 Aug. 25, 1939 Stalin Gives Hitler Go-Ahead Signal! -Hitler–Stalin Alliance Which Shocked World Capitals Was Predicted by 4th International Enlist in the SWP To Fight Against Imperialist War -International War Crisis Spurs National Campaign of S.W.P. for a People's Vote on War as an Answer to the War-Makers by Hal Draper, Secretary Campaign Committee Democracy Begins at Home, Mr. Roosevelt by Carlo (Political Cartoon) The Silence of the Tomb An Urgent Call--And a Warning N.Y. Anti-Fascist Protest Sends Coughlinites Scurrying for Cover -S.W.P. Holds Union Square Meeting despite Drenching Downpour-- Retreat of Fascists Seen as Demoralizing Effect on Ranks by Joseph Hansen World Powers Mobilize As War Threatens -Crisis Reaches New Intensity as Hitler Presses Demands WPA Measured in Human Lives Anti-War Fund Scoreboard In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Stop Fascism in America! -Will Father Coughlin Become Dictator of the United States? By Joseph Hansen (Fifth Installment) Appeal Army What the N.Y. Party Did to Spike the Coughlin Parade In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens A Review of the Developments Leading to the Actors' Dispute by B.J. Widick National Labor Sec'y SWP Flint CIO Council Opens Labor Party Discussion -Stalinists Fail to Table Resolution for Independent Political Labor Action The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson "Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Fight With the Socialist Workers Party For: (Ongoing List) 1. A job and a decent living for every worker. 2. Open the idle factories-- operate them under workers' control. 3. A Twenty-Billion dollar Federal public Works and housing program. 4. Thirty-thirty! $30-weekly minimum wage--30–hour weekly maximum for all workers on all jobs. 5. Thirty dollar weekly old–age and disability pension. 6. Expropriate the Sixty Families 7. All war funds to the unemployed. 8. A people's referendum on any and all wars. 9. No secret diplomacy. 10. An independent Labor Party. 11. Workers' Defense Guards against vigilante and Fascist attacks. And Now Added: 12. Full Social, Political and Economic Equality for the Negro People Seventy Indicted Cultural Note Confidentially These Gentlemen Are against the War Referendum Workers' Forum Their Government by James Burnham 63 Aug. 29, Only the Revolutionary Struggle against Work and Save Humanity! (Headline above Masthead) The Truth about the Stalin Hitler Pact! -Stalin's Capitulation to Hitler Increases Were Danger; Threatens Existence of Soviet Workers Real Meaning of Moscow Trials Is Clear They Meet on Common Ground! By Carlo (Political Cartoon comparing the purges of Stalin and Hitler) National Committee Issues Call to Party on Stalin-Hitler Pact! Workers Jeer, Hit Stalinists Talk As Fake -Defenders of Stalin Line Scarce as Workers Asked Questions by Tony Chapman Whom Can the People Trust? -An Editorial In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Minneapolis Labor Raises Bail Fund for Indicted WPA Strikers -Federal Grand Jury Hands Down 103 Indictments--Unionist Organize Against Outrage--23 Already Under Arrest The Berlin-Moscow Treaty Stalin's Democratic Front by Dolen (Political Cartoon) Stop Fascism in America! -Will Father Coughlin Become Dictator of the United States? by Joseph Hansen (Sixth Installment) Tenth Anniversary of Russian Bulletin Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Warning of Stalin's Perfidy, The Appeal Forecast the Pact Liberal Weeklies, Disillusioned, Break with Stalinists Over Pact Pact Too Much for H. Broun Browder Won't Talk; Not Even When Radio Time Is Offered Him The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Browder "Explains" The Raw Deal Change Your Partners! (Political Cartoon) They Denied the Pact French Communist Party Cracking N.Y. District Dance Will Raise Funds for Anti-War Campaign In This Corner by Max Shachtman 64 Sep. 1, 1939 Enlist in the Fight Against War-- Join the S.W.P.! -Party Reacts to War Crisis With Intensified Anti-War Campaign -Shachtman Pamphlet on Pact to Be Published This Week--Plan Mass Meetings to Explain Truth Behind the Headlines by Hal Draper Secretary, Campaign Committee Anti-War Fund Scoreboard Stalinist in Teachers Union Feel Pact Effect -Defeat Jerome Davis, Stalinist Candidate, In Test of Strength-- George S. Counts, Progressive, Elected President of Union Workers! Guard Against F.D.R. Plot to Drag U.S. Into War -War Propaganda Machine Going Full Blast; Boss Press Raises Jingo Cry "Pact Splits Axis Powers" -Daily Worker Headline by Hawkes (Political Cartoon) Communist Party Members: Break With Stalinist Bondage! -Your Choice Must Be the Road of Revolutionary Action Against Capitalism, Not the Horrid Deception of Patriotism Hunger Strike Against British In Second Month A Lesson in the Meaning of Democracy Shachtman, Widick Begins Speaking Tours on the Stalin–Hitler Pact Appeal Army Cop Incites Pogrom Attack on Boston SWP -Drunken Cop Called by C.P. Urges Violence, Arrests 3 Stop Fascism in America!-Will Father Coughlin Become Dictator of the United States? (Seventh Installment) Overflow Meeting Hears Party Leaders Explain the Stalin–Hitler Pact Browderette Resign from Stalinist-Run Organization Prominent Entertainers to Appear at N.Y. Anti-War Fighters Dance Events Clarify a Question: Why The C.P. Wouldn't Fight the Fascists, Feb. 20 and Aug. 19 Roosevelt Prosecution of WPA Strikers Hit by Sailors Union "Peace" Parade Fizzles under Pact Shadow The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor With a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Who's Against the War Referendum? -Fascists Agree with Roosevelt by Hal Draper Browderette The People Want No War They Are Afraid of the People Why They Want War The "New Democracy" in 1917 Democracy? Champions of Peace and Democracy! Their Government by James Burnham Social Democrats In War Rally Under Guise of Pact Meeting Definition 65 Sep. 5, 1939 Workingmen, This Is Not Our War! It Is a War of the Bosses! Down with the War! * Roosevelt Administration Working Overtime to Drag U.S. into the War * Only the Workers Can Stop the World Slaughter! Shachtman and Widick Tours, 3-a-Week Appeal Highlight Party Drive -Party Goes on War Footing As War Breaks--Open Letter to C.P. Members, Anti-War Folder Ready for Distribution by Hal Draper Secretary, Campaign Committee "Government by the People" by Carlo (Political Cartoon about the secret war plans of Roosevelt and big business) Party Mobilization Call (From the National Committee, Socialist Workers Party) An End to Boss War--Says Local New York Councilmanic Program Text of SWP Election Program Stop Fascism in America! Will Father Coughlin Become Dictator of the United States? By Joseph Hansen (Eighth Installment) Chicago Police Harass, Arrest Appeal Salesmen Appeal Army Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Behind the Stalin-Hitler Pact -What It Is and What It Isn't by Max Shachtman The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Window Dressers Ply Their Trade "Unanimous" His Majesty's Flunkies The Daily Worker Why the Polish C.P. Hasn't Commented on the Pact "Browder Speech Available on Records" -Daily Worker Headline by Hawkes (Political Cartoon) Confusion Worse Confounded--Starring I. Begun I Am No Longer a Member of the Stalinist Party by Henry H. Thomas 66 Sep. 6, 1939 Appeal Begins to Publish 3-a-Week N.Y. Party Swings Into Anti-War Action Roosevelt "War Deal" Acts to Provide Britain and France with War Credits -Says "I Hate War" But Acts to Enter War -War Deal Jumps the Legal Hurdles to Make The Treasury of the United States Available To the British, French War Needs War Briefs "That's What Wilson Said" by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Repeating an Old Performance Funds Do Not Keep Pace With Agitation in S.W.P. Anti-War Drive by Hal Draper Secretary, Campaign Committee Party Asks Friends to Help Put Shachtman, Paine on N.Y. Ballot -Collection of 5, 000 Signatures for Anti-War Candidates Is Concrete Step in the Fight Against the Capitalist War "Coincidence" Behind the Stalin–Hitler Pact -What It Is and What It Isn't by Max Shachtman (Continued from Last Issue) Appeal Army Workers' Forum Stop Fascism in America! -Will Father Coughlin Become Dictator of the United States? By Joseph Hansen (Ninth Installment) Britain Takes Another Step in Democracy The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Pact Shakes YCL Members Millstones in the Path of Progress "I Hate War" Cannon Fodder--at Union Rates Social-Patriotism Highly Interesting Issue of New International Appears The Last Turn by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Some Timely Words -In the Struggle Against War Had There Been A Liebknecht In Parliament 67 Sep. 9, 1939 Bucking the War Censors Behind the Lines by George Stern For the Socialist United States of Europe! An End To Boss War! -The Workers Can Stop the War! "We'll Repeat Our Performance"--Morgan (Political Cartoon) Minneapolis Unions Rally to Defense of Indicted Strikers -Bail for 103 Workers Totals Half-Million Dollars--Arrested Organize in Jail N.Y. Election Is Rostrum for Anti-War Fight -Report Good Returns On House to House Signature Canvass Trotsky Statement to Press on Soviet–German Alliance by Leon Trotsky Wall Street Speeds American War Entry -Roosevelt Moves to Outlaw Democracy in War Preparation Behind the Stalin–Hitler Pact -What It Is and What It Isn't (Continued from Last Issue) Workers' Forum Stop Fascism in America! -Will Father Coughlin Become Dictator of the United States? By Joseph Hansen (Tenth Installment) Who is Winston Churchill? By Sherman Stanley Overheard at the Hearings of the Dies Committee YPSL Notice The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx (Continued in the Next Issue) Iron Rations John L. Lewis Judas Goats Not Enough It Won't Take Three Years to Drive the U.S. Into the War This Time -New Deal Transformed into War Deal as the Representatives of Big Business Openly Take over the Reins of Government and Prepare the Rule of War-time Dictatorship by Dwight MacDonald Irish Show Hostility to British Rulers Their Government by James Burnham 68 Sep. 11, 1939 Trotsky Writes on War and the Nazi–Soviet Pact -Above All Else Stalin Fears Internal Revolt (Statement by Leon Trotsky to the British press) Behind the Lines by George Stern Roosevelt Decrees Strike at Liberties of American People -War Deal Moves to End Democracy by Attack on "Subversive Activities" Who Is Guilty of Starting the Second World War? By Leon Trotsky Bucking the War Censors SWP in Big Push on All Anti-War Drive Fronts -Branches Work Hard to Come in Under Wire in Fund Drive--Mass Meetings Held All Over Nation in Fight Against War by Hal Draper Secretary, Campaign Committee Seaman Want War Bonuses; Tie-Up Ships -But Union Officials Find "Escape Clause" for Companies In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Workers' Forum The Answer Is up to You -Shall the New International Cease Publication or Continue? War Casts Shadow over Los Angeles Labor Day Parade The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx War Is Heaven -- For Some People St. Louis SWP Blasts Legion Plan to Break up CP Meeting Stop Fascism in America! -Will Father Coughlin Become Dictator of the United States? By Joseph Hansen (Eleventh Installment) Food Profiteering In the Streets Internal Passports He Ought to Know Then and Now What Life in U.S. Will Be Like When It Enters War--a Preview -More Light on the Life in Store for the American Worker When M-Day, Now a Plan Carefully Designed by the Generals, Becomes a Horrid Reality for all the Youth of the Nation by Hal Draper From England -A Revolutionary Manifesto Against Imperialist War -Manifesto of the Militant Labour League (A left-wing group within the Labour Party) There Is a Division of Labor Among the Many War Mongers Labor Looks Through The Press by Arthur Hopkins 69 Sep. 13, 1939 The Fight against War Is the Fight for Socialism! (Headline above Masthead) F.D.R. Plots Rubber–Stamp War Congress -Will Use Whip of War Hysteria to Drive Congress -Gives War Propaganda Machine Time to Operate Before Announcing Date of Special Session-- Browbeats Isolationist Group Indicted Strikers Win First Victory -United Labor Protest Wins Bail Reduction-Green Hits Arrests Inseparable by Carlo (Political Cartoon about the natural affinity between war and capitalism) Behind the Lines by George Stern Tammany Seeks to Block N.Y. S.W.P. Councilmanic Campaign -Branch Headquarters Open for Sympathizers Who Wish to Sign Nominating Petitions for Shachtman and Paine, Anti-War Candidates Gallup Poll Spreads War Propaganda by H.D. Herrick Progressive Labor Raps Roosevelt War-Making Plans Canada Under War–Time Dictatorship -Fourth International Group Challenges War–Makers by Carl Hichin Bucking the War Censors Study the Moscow Trials In the Light of the Pact African Soldiers and the Armies of "Democracy" by J.R. Johnson Maine Comrade Leads Week's List in Subscription Drive -Renewal Subscriptions Still the Main Problem in Big Cities Which, on the Whole, Lag Behind Others Anti-War Frolic to Feature Many Prominent Performers The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx During the Last World War a Few Individuals Bucked the Stream And Blazed the Trail to Revolution by Joseph Carter Irish Masses Oppose Entry Into the War -Expose the Hypocrisy of Britain's Concern With "Democracy" The War Deal by Dwight MacDonald The Special Session Conspiracy of Silence The French C.P. All Is Not Milk and Honey for the "Highly Paid" Building Workers -The Facts Show that the Average Weekly Income of these Labor "Aristocrats" Is $11--Vigilant Unionism Is Their Sole Defense against Being Bled White by Banker-Boss by Ruth Jeffrey Their Government by James Burnham 70 Sep. 15, 1939 Why Is Russia Mobilizing?... By Leon Trotsky -Not Even the Kremlin Knows! Behind the Lines By George Stern F.D.R. Call Special Session to Force Vote on War Moves * Act of War Seen in His Statement on Defense of Canada -Sole Function of Congress Will Be to Put Rubber-Stamp on Presidential Decrees--Repeal of Arms Embargo Certain * SWP Drive To Get on N.Y. Ballot Progresses -Report Good Results Despite Interference Of Tammany Prices/Death (Political Cartoon - Both Rising) A Manifesto -To the Oppressed Peoples of Latin America, Asia, Africa! CIO Jobless Union Formed at Conference -Delegates at Seven State Meet Oppose F.D.R. War Plans Packinghouse Workers Want Action Policy by William Simmons For a Genuine Labor Stand against the War-Makers (The text of the anti-war resolution adopted by the Pittsburgh conference of the CIO United Project Workers Organizing Committee) In Defense of Persecuted Minneapolis WPA strikers All Set for Big Dance Maneuvers Independence of the Ukraine and Sectarian Muddleheads by Leon Trotsky Judas Goat Republican "Isolationism" Out of the Horse's Mouth Last Call for New York Dance and Entertainment Life Through the Eyes of a Social-Democrat The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson "Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Patriotism Puts Blight on Finnish Movement by Tauno Vuori You Can Aid the Fight Against War by Signing Nominating Petitions for SWP Candidates F.D.R. Sheds Hypocritical Mask In Persecuting Minneapolis WPA Strikers, Says Plentywood Union SWP Meetings Prove Masses Against War by B.J. Widick, National Labor Secretary Judas Goat (Second Entry under this title) Why FDR Wants War Smash the Frameup Such Coincidence Manuscripts Asked for John Dewey Research Fellowship The Stalinist War Line Adds A New Wrinkle 71 Sep. 18, 1939 Take the War–Making Power Away from Congress -Let the People Decide!, Says Minnesota Labor Behind the Lines by George Stern See Swindle in New York Subway Sale Twenty-Five Minneapolis WPA Prisoners Are Released on Bail -Roosevelt Stooges Now Arresting Women--Labor Unions Map Plans for Fighting Indictments at Sept. 25 Trial Roosevelt Moves for War Under Cover of Neutrality -Congress Will Approve Actions Placing U.S. In War Camp of Allies "War Babies" by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Is the Partitioning of Poland Part of Hitler–Stalin Pact -An Editorial Bucking the War Censors WPA Building Strike in Third Month -Ineffectual Conduct of Strike Weakens Morale of Men by Tony Chapman Food Profiteering Is Hint of Days to Come -Prices Rising Everywhere in America Despite the Fact That Warehouses Are Full by B.J. Widick Ranks Defend Union from Thug Assault -Gangsters Threaten A.F.L. Furniture Union Organizer Workers' Forum Independence of the Ukraine and Sectarian Muddleheads by Leon Trotsky Judas Goat The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Legionnaires Break Up SWP Anti-War Meet October New International to Be Exceptionally Good The Third Camp A Lynching Bee (An Invitation to C.Y. Harrison) Jail Is Better Machinery for Dragooning U.S. People into the War Is All Ready -Knowing That The People Do Not Want War, That They Will Not Volunteer to Lay Down Their Lives for Boss Profits, The War Deal Government Has Readied Its Draft Machinery by H.D. Herrick Canadian War Role Is Limited by Widespread Sentiment Against War by Carl Hichin Their Government by James Burnham 72 Sep. 20, 1939 Republicans, Democrats Unite Behind F.D.R. for War Session -Russia Marches into Poland - * War Deal Cracks down on All Critics -F.D.R. Has Already Committed Nation to War Camp of Allies * Balkans Now at Hitler Mercy--Japanese in New China Offensive Trotsky Sees Closer Hitler–Stalin Ties by Leon Trotsky Behind the Lines by George Stern Judas Goat You Can Aid the Fight Against War by Signing Nominating Petitions for SWP Candidates Wall Street Engineers Price Rise -Shachtman and Paine Pledge Fight on War Profiteering Roosevelt's "Cash and Carry Policy" by Carlo (Political Cartoon) British Seamen Help U.S. Brothers Strike Ships In War Bonus Fight -Give Splendid Demonstration of International Solidarity as They Back American Fellow–Workers in Wage Demands Irish Sailors Tie up Ships "Leaders" Fail to Line Up Indian Masses for the War In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Farmer Labor Party Silent on War Threat -Old-Style Minnesota F.L.P. Signs Its Own Obituary Just Doing Their Bit Chinese Fourth Internationalists Mourn Loss of Comrade Lo Han Loyal Soldier of the Revolution by M.Y. Wang Appeal Army Trotsky on the Negro Question by Leon Trotsky The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Workers' Forum Turning PWA into War Instrument The War Deal by Dwight MacDonald G-Men Go after War Opponents We're for War, Too! Arch Hypocrites Unions and the War Judas Goat (Second entry with this title) Pity the Poor Stalinist Flunky---His Confusion Is Indeed Great, His Task By No Means a Simple One by J.R.O.'J. Their Government by James Burnham 73 Sep. 26, 1939 Roosevelt Message Speeds Water Entry * Road to War Decided Behind Locked Doors -U.S. People Must Answer War Plans Of Boss Politicians by Wresting War-Making Power from Congress * Secret Bulletin Proves Sixty Families Await F.D.R. War Declaration The American Way (Political Cartoon) Boss Parties Skirt War in N.Y. Election -SWP Candidates Run on Clear-Cut Stand Against War Behind the Lines by George Stern Fifty New Minneapolis Indictments -Union–Busting Jury Indicts Another 50 WPA Strikers Stalin's Invasion of Polish Ukraine (A Warning to Revolutionary Workers Against Deceptive Propaganda) -An Editorial Back to the Twice–Weekly Belgian Militarists Arrest Walt. Dauge In the Labor Unions by B.J Widick Progressives Make Important Gains in State Convention of Minnesota A.F.L. -Large Votes Polled by Militants on Various Issues Indicate Growing Strength of Progressive Forces in Labor Unions Anti-War Resolution Form Picket Line Around Pennsylvania Cigar Plant Don't Miss "A Night in Harlem" Newark SWP Presses Anti-War Activity The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with A Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx The Economic Consequences of the Stalin–Hitler Pact in the U.S.S.R. by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Jobless in Toledo Faced Starvation Judas Goat Tom Gaddis Arrested for Strike Role Denouncing Stalin-Nazi Pact Group Quits Communist Party Seamen Tie-Up Ships in Parts All Over World Canada Arrests War Opponent C.P. Ordered to Work for Victory Of Stalin-Hitler War Alliance -Browder and Company, in a Breath-taking Political Somersault, Drop the Cause of the So-Called Democracies In Order to Espouse the Cause of the New War Alliance by Joseph Carter In This Corner by Max Shachtman 74 Sep. 29, 1939 Roosevelt War Deal Hits Snag in Mass Resistance to War -Boss Politicians Seek to Trick People into War by Lies and Scares -Mounting Mass Opposition to War-Makers Compels Administration to Shift Tactics In Drive to Get U.S. into the War The New Policy Of Stalinism in America by James P. Cannon Refuse to Shoulder Burden of Boss War -Seamen Insist on Extra War Pay; S.U.P. Plans Real Fight by B.J. Widick Smoke-Screen by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Behind the Lines by George Stern Hotel Union Progressives Fight C.P. Rule Canada Convicts Watson, Anti-War Militants Hold WPA Strikers on Conspiracy Charge; Labor Defense Widened -AFL National Convention May Discuss Case As Federal Agents Press Frame-up against Indicted Minneapolis WPA Strikers SWP Drive Select to Get on Ballot Nears Success -Shachtman, Paine Condemns Silence of ALP On War Issue Confidential Bulletin Exposes Bosses' War Schemes by Joseph Hansen (Article II) In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Preview of War-Time Suppression Students Spike Military Plan at University Of Wisconsin More Bronx Newsstands Carry Appeal Appeal Army You Can Aid the Fight Against War by Signing Nominating Petitions for SWP Candidates The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx California Masses Show Opposition to War Entry Negro Department Affair Will Feature Voodoo Dances History of Socialist Youth to Appear in YPSL Paper Spy Scares The First Battle Pilate Socialist Suggestions Wanted Walter Lippman, Voice of Wall Street, Reveals Boss War Aims by Sherman Stanley 75 Oct. 3, 1939 Help Us Put the Anti-War Candidates on the New York Ballot (Headline above Masthead) "Cash and Carry" Speech War Entry -Stalin Signs "Friendship Agreement" with Hitler * Baltic Nations Slated for Axe as Carving of Poland Is Finished -Implications of New Agreement Are More Far-Reaching Than of Non-Aggression Pac--Another Stalinist Turn Ahead * Roosevelt War Deal Resorts to Subterfuges in Face of Growing Mass Opposition to the War "Cash and Carry" -Means: Cash in on War Orders; Carry The American People Into the Boss War Peace and Plenty--American Style The Card Sharp by Carlo (Political Cartoon about Roosevelt, Neutrality and War) Confidential Bulletin Shows Big Business Primed for War Profit by Joseph Hansen (Article III) Big Councilmanic Vote Seen Sure for Shachtman and Paine -Anti-War Candidates Ask ALP to Make Its Position on War Clear--Drive to Get on Ballot Enters Final Lap Chrysler Vote Signs Finish to Martin Two Leading CP Militants Join the SWP -Leroy and Rice Denounce Stalinism For Reactionary Role The First Victim of the War--Democracy -An Editorial In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Appeal Army Johnson Articles on the Negro and the War in Pamphlet Form October New International Discusses Second World War The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded" ` Begins Bronx Open-Air Speaking Tour -Max Shachtman (Photograph) Leading Militants of Communist Party Resign to Join the S.W.P., Letter from Sydney Leroy and Sarah Rice Workers' Forum The Balance Sheet of Stalinist Bonapartism by J.G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] A Step Forward Making New Friends A New Dilemma The French C.P. Unemployment, Deeper Misery--A Picture of British "Democracy" As It Operates Under War-Rule by Britannicus The American Legionnaires Go to Town by Evelyn Sherwood The Wall Street Boys Know What Is Behind the "Cash and Carry" Plan by Sherman Stanley (Continued from Last Issue) 76 Oct. 6, 1939 Sign the Nominating Petitions for Shachtman and Paine! -Cast Your Vote for the Anti-War Candidates! War Entry Moves Step Nearer As "Neutrality" Debate Opens -Aim Behind Embargo Repeal Is to Step Up Munitions Production to War-Time Speed AFL and CIO Unions Join Forces Against Cudahy An Anti-War Candidate Speaks (Max Shachtman, Bronx candidate of the SWP for City Councilman addressing a crowd at Tremont and Prospect Avenues on the fight against imperialist war) Albert Goldman Begins Speaking Tour on War -Just Returned from Europe, Noted Labor Orator and Attorney Leaves on National Tour to Speak on War Crisis War Problems Raised at A.L.P. Meeting -Deliberate Silence of ALP Executive Broken by 2 Committeeman by Tony Chapman Election Drive Gets off to a Flying Start Behind the Lines by George Stern "Let the People Vote on War!"-- Rochester Labor In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Well, Woll for One Has Faith in Roosevelt Join the SWP, Party of Revolution, Says Spain Veteran Quitting the CP by John Kendzierski Figures Reveal Scandal in St. Louis Relief -$7 a Person Is Average Relief Allotment In Seventh Largest U.S. City The War Deal by Dwight MacDonald The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson -"Labor With a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Our Lines Been Changed Again by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Bosses Get Inside Tip on Labor Control by Joseph Hansen (Article IV) Danger Signal Green's Speech Thomas vs. Browder Danish Fourth International Issues Revolutionary Call for United Scandinavian Social Federation Injunction Fails to Halt Calif. Sports Wear Strike Workers' Forum A Warning To the People of the Colonies 77 Oct. 10, 1939 The U.S.S.R. In the War by Leon Trotsky Behind the Lines by George Stern Test Case Taken to Supreme Court (Anti-littering ordinance used to prevent organizing leafleting) Big Business Sees Nation Herded Into World Slaughter By Spring * Bosses Get "Inside Stuff" on Strategy Of F.D.R. War Deal -Glimpses Behind the Scenes in Washington In Special Service for Business Men Show Extent of "War Spirit" in Washington * War Stand Key Issue, Says N.Y. Candidate -Shactman Points to Anti-War Stand Taken By Several Unions Denounces Roosevelt War Plans (Photograph of George Lyman Paine discussing the fight against imperialist war at a campaign meeting at the headquarters of the Upper West Side Branch) ALP Takes Pro-War Line Under Cover of Attack on Stalinism -Move Against Discredited Stalinists Is in Reality a Blow at Genuine Anti-War Forces Who Rely on Labor's Own Might by Felix Morrow Somervell Announces New Wage Cut For WPA Clerks Stalin Orders New Russian Party Purge -Pravda Announcement Orders Elections on Three Day's Notice by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] "The Declaration of Panama"--Roosevelt Drives to War In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick State Workers Convention Produces Little of Value -Civil Service Union Treated to Heavy Dose Of Praise for New York's Little Flower A.F.L. Commits Fatal Error In War Stand -Fall in with President's Plan to Get People into the War Appeal Army Alliance Local Balks Stalin Clique, Refuses to Disband Statement by Mexican Fourth Internationalists on Rivera The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] "Labor With a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor With a Black Skin is Branded"--Karl Marx Save the Bulletin of The Russian Opposition On the "Inside" -J.P. Morgan (Photograph) Chicago CP Hit Hard by Rank and File Protest -Expulsions on Grand Scale Begin as Members Question Wisdom of Stalinist Line Hitler's Peace New WPA Cuts Democratic Diet Brutality, Terror and Starvation--The Measure of Life Under Hitler -From Our Comrades Comes a Picture of Hitler Germany: Increasing Bureaucratization in Every Sphere of Existence As the Whip of Deeper Repression Falls Upon the Masses by Jen In This Corner by Max Shactman 78 Oct. 13, 1939 War Cliques Split New York Labor Party -Patriots Divide On Support of Axis or Allies By Felix Morrow Morale of Minneapolis Prisoners Splendid as Frame-Up Trial Opens -A.F.L. Defense Committee Sponsors Tag-Day To Raise Funds for Indicted Strikers--More Indictments Seen as Coming The Red Army Marches -Once Before Red Army Marched Into Poland --But It Was Different by B.J. Widick The Same Beast -by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Behind the Lines by George Stern CIO Meet Vacillates on Program by B.J. Widick Disaffiliate Union From "Peace" Group Shachtman and Paine Charge Boss Candidates Evade the Main Issue -New York S.W.P. Urges Workers to Register This Week So That They May Vote for the Only Anti-War Candidates on the Ballot Goldman Opens Boston Party Forum Season Workers' Forum Stalin-Hitler Pact Final Straw, Another C.P.er Joins the S.W.P., Letter ffom Isidor Stark New Stooge Outfit for U.S. Army Organized Young Men Want Jobs--Not Guns Canada A.F.L. Confirms C.I.O. Suspension Archie Savage Will Dance At The Negro Department Affair A Lesson from the Last War -The Rich Got Richer--The Poor Were Killed by Evelyn Dane The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] "Labor With a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor With a Black Skin is Branded"--Karl Marx Latin American Notes The Minneapolis Way (Drawing of a tag worn by hundreds of union-women and girls on Saturday, October 7, when they went out collecting funds for the defense of the Minneapolis W.P.A. prisoners) Trotsky Analysis of U.S.S.R. in War Highlights November New International The War Deal by Dwight MacDonald The Real Facts "Left Wing" Cover There Is a Third Camp A.F.L. Convention Balks at Third Term for F.D.R. B'klyn Anti-War Rally Successful Their Government by James Burnham 79 Oct 17, 1939 Chamberlain Rejects Hitler's Terms -But Leaves Loophole for United Imperialist Front Against Russia -Stalin Having Imposed "Mutual Assistance" On Latvia, Esthonia and Lithuania Is Now Making Demands on Finland Pacific Coast Sailors Chalk Up New Victory Against Shipowners -Sliding Scale of Wages, Broadening of Basis for Overtime Pay Are Written into Agreement Despite Stalinist Sabotaged by Bill Morgan Committee Formed to Aid SWP Campaign -See Big Labor Vote In New York City for Shachtman and Paine Bulletin (The New York Elections Board as Ruled George Lyman Paine off the ballot.) Behind the Lines by George Stern The Smell of Carrion! By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Can One Justify the ALP War Position? -The Lovetoneites Provide a "left wing" Apology for the ALP Leaders' Support of the War Camp of Anglo-French Imperialism by Felix Morrow Mast Desertions in Canada Show Anti-War Feeling Speed-up in Auto Brings Strike Threat CIO Convention Yields to Pressure of War Dealers -Though a Majority of Delegates Oppose War, Bureaucrats Put Over a War Line Watson, Anti-War Fighter, Sentenced to Year in Jail -Wide Working Class Support Pledged to Canadian Arrested for Anti-War Speech The Fourth International Leads the Fight against War The Fourth International in Action Thousands of These Were Distributed to Protest Frank Watson's Conviction (Copy of the leaflet issued by the Canadian section of the Fourth International) Appeal Army Detroit Local Sells Appealing New Way A.F.L. Goes on Record for FDR War Policies In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx A Summary of the War Steps Taken By the Roosevelt Administration by Sherman Stanley [Stanley Plastrick] Economic Consequences of the Stalin-Hitler Pact -Soviet Economy Cracking under War Strain by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Legion Whoops It up for U.S. War Recruiting A Matter of Taste Poor Little Finland Nazi on Voroshilov CIO Convention Yields to Pressure of War Dealers In This Corner by Max Shachtman 80 Oct 20, 1939 Begin Drive for Canadian Anti-War Militant -American Labor Aid Calls for Funds to Help Watson Defense -Cannon Hails Creation of Watson Defense Fund as Demonstration of International Labor Solidarity Against the War Auto Workers Gird for Action Against Inhuman Speed-up and Lockout Attack on Unionization Defense Shatters Frame-Up Testimony in Minneapolis Trial of W.P.A. Strikers Flash! -Minneapolis, Oct. 17 (The first trial of WPA strikers ended today with five convicted and three acquitted) The Unforgotten Man by Carlo (Political Cartoon about how FDR sends Wall Street arms profits at the cost of relief slashes) Stalinist Break With F.D.R.to Aid Stalin–Hitler Alliance by Joseph Carter Seek to Rule SWP Nominees Off N.Y. Ballot -Anti-War Candidates Protest High-handed Procedure of Board Behind the Lines by George Stern In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Ohio, Michigan SWP Branches Hold Profitable Active Workers Conference Weapon of War Persecution Falls on Four in Canada Gandhi Admits Large Indian Opposition to War Policy Our Candidates In the Bronx-- Max Shachtman (Photograph) In Manhattan--G. Lyman Paine (Photograph) Auto Workers Gird against Boss Attack -Lockout Is Union–Smashing Foretaste of War-Time Rule Company Spies Dynamited Okla. Oil Properties Workers' Forum The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx For the Goose, Not the Gander Also Fair and Square In Sports-- Except for Negroes Hook Committee Forum Goes In for Some Dignified and Democratic War-Mongering by Tony Chapman The War Deal by Dwight MacDonald A Letter to the Appeal from Joseph Zack Incident For Frank Watson Dies Committee Billings Free The Socialist Party Meets the Problem of the ALP's War-Mongering by--Saying Nothing by Felix Morrow Their Government By James Burnham 81 Oct. 24, 1939 Stalin--The Temporary Holder of the Ukraine by Leon Trotsky J.L. Lewis Opens Drive in CIO to "Clean House" of Stalinists -Strikes First Blow by Removing CP Clique From Strategic Posts -Lewis Crusade Spells End of the Stalinist Union-Wreckers in CIO--Conflict Breaks On Choice of Allied or Hitler-Stalin War Camp by George Clarke Behind the Lines by George Stern Funds Urgently Needed for Watson Defense Defense to Appeal Mpls. Trial Convictions -Time–Worn "Conspiracy" Formula Used to Frame WPA Prisoners In the Fight against War! (Reproduction on the front page of the special four-page New York Election issue of the Socialist Appeal published by the New York Local of the Socialist Workers Party) Union Puts the Lie to Phony Charges Made by Auto Moguls Wide Interest Shown in S.W.P. Candidates -Shachtman and Paine Answer Many Queries Sent to Them In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick "War Is the Issue!" - Says Call to Writers and Professionals -League for Cultural Freedom and Socialism Condemns War Plans of American Profiteers Appeal Army Life Isn't Hard for All People in Hitler-Land The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Shachtman Sees N.Y. Housing Program Fleecing the Poor While Realtors Line Pockets by Ruth Jeffrey An Answer to the Latest Hue and Cry Against the Marxist Position on the War by Felix Morrow Sweet Land of Liberty -Garbage Is Yours For the Asking Large Audience Turns out for Goldman Forum Roosevelt's Prisoners "Liberation"! New York Elections British Social-Patriots Veil Imperialist War Aims With Anti-Hitler Battle Cries by Britannicus In This Corner by Max Shachtman Question Box by Joseph Carter 82 Oct. 27, 1939 Labor And The Second World War -The First Installment of a New Pamphlet by J.R. Johnson Behind the Lines by George Stern Shachtman on New York Ballot, Boss Politicians Drop Challenge -Decide on Write-In Drive for G.L. Paine -New York SWP Girds All Its Forces For Final Campaign Sprint Three More WPA Strikers Convicted in Second Mpls. Frame-Up Trial -Convicted Face Two Years' Imprisonment And Fines Up to 10,000--No Workers on Juries Trying Indicted W.P.A. Strikers Earl Browder Arrested on Flimsy Charge -Real Motive Is Stalinist Shift to Nazi–Soviet War Camp Socialism in One Country Goes International by Carlo (Political Cartoon about Stalin following Hitler's lead) Major Struggle Ahead in India, British Reject Freedom Demand by Sherman Stanley [Stanley Plastrick] Correction to Trotsky Article Rank and File Loggers Revolt Against Stalinist Misrule -First Effects of C.I.O. Stalinist Purge Felt at Lumberjacks Convention In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick See Splendid French Film -"End of Day" The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx The Socialist Party and Its Lovestone Allies Continue to Cover Up the ALP's War Position by Felix Morrow Workers' Forum Anti-War Rally on Harvard Campus What the Nazi Press Says About The Stalin-Hitler War Alliance by Oscar Fischer First U.S. Published Russian Opposition Bulletin Now on Sale Boston Fraternal Organization for Referendum on War Stalin in Estonia Election Issues Ignace Reiss -The Second Anniversary of His Death--by Leon Trotsky In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Their Government by James Burnham 83 Oct. 31, 1939 Labor and the Second World War by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] Behind the Lines by George Stern Roosevelt Uses "Flint" Seizure to Promote U.S. War Plans -Boss Press Wails Loud about Incident; War Propaganda Gets Spurt Fascist Rag Attacks Fourth International (Article includes a facsimile of Father Coughlin's "Social Justice") New York SWP Set for Whirlwind Finish to Election Campaign Farrell Calls for Aid to Watson Mexican Police Arrest Man Who Tried to Enter Trotsky's Home -Danger of Attempted at Assassination Makes Additional Precautionary Measures for The Defense of Trotsky Necessary Chrysler Co. Seeks to Balk Agreement Appeal Army India's Masses Want Action Not Stop-Gap Compromises -Whatever the Desire of Gandhi, the Masses Have No Faith in Parliamentary Debate The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Marx Stalinists and Lewis Forces at Loggerheads on Auto Union Policy Democratic Feudalism in the Independence of the Ukraine by Leon Trotsky Thirty Dollars-Thirty Hours Is Slogan of Electrical Workers Manifesto Petition Trotsky In Danger American Labor Party Courting Stalin Why Catalonia Fell State Planning in the U.S.S.R. by Carlo (Political Cartoon about Stalin's actions and tactics) Will Stalinist Regime Add to Its Conquests? By Sherman Stanley [Stanley Plastrick] What the Nazi Press Says about the Stalin-Hitler War Alliance (Continued from Last Issue) 84 Nov. 3, 1939 Embargo Repeal Is Step Towards War! * Bill Turns U.S. Into Armory for Allied War Camp -Roosevelt, Having Pushed Immediate Plans Through the Senate, with the House Sure to Follow, Will Now Adjourn Congress * S.W.P. Calls for Anti-War Vote! -Cast Number-One Ballot for Shachtman in Bronx--Write-In Paine in Manhattan Behind the lines by George Stern Minneapolis Puts Another Twenty-Five W.P.A. Strikers on Trial in Federal Court The Flame of Revolution Still Burns in Germany Mexican Stalinists Publish Filthy Anti-Semitic Attack on the Trotskyist Movement by Diego Montanez N.M.U. Bureaucrats Skirt Real Demands of Maritime Workers by Sidney Moore A New Anti-War Pamphlet -Labor and the Second World War by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] Thomas–Lovestone Groups Yield to the Pressure of "Democratic" Imperialists by Felix Morrow Trotsky Tells British Paper He Will Not Write for It in Sharply Worded Statement In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Belated Indignation Let's Fight Russia! Thirty-Thirty Czech "Trotskyism" British Workers, Upon Whom War's Misery Has Fallen Are Rallying To the Defense of their Interests by Britannicus California SWP Stand on "Ham and Eggs" Plan Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins 85 Nov. 7, 1939 G-Men Frame Up Teamsters Union Leaders -F.B.I. Agents Engineer Anti-Union Cases in Preparation for War -Five Union Leaders Face Unusually Severe Sentence and Fine for Allegedly Damaging Bakery Truck during 1938 Strike Workers of Manhattan and Bronx, Your First-Choice Vote Must Go To Labor's Anti-War Candidates! Behind the Lines by George Stern C.P. Support off Kuomintang Seen at End -Leading Chinese Stalinist Indicates New Line in Statement by E. Saxe "The Enemy Is at Home!" By Carlo (Political Cartoon) Growing Protest Movement Challenges Watson Arrest -Canadian Defense Committee Calls Creation of American Watson Defense Fund a True Act of International Labor Solidarity One Dachshund Equals One Hungry Worker Can Workers Accept Molotoff's Explanation? By Felix Morrow ("Molotoff" is an alternate spelling of "Molotov") Longshoremen Halt Coastal Shipping -Bosses Refuse Demands Of Men Despite Boom In the Industry In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Statement of Ohio S.W.P. On the Bigelow Pension Plan Out of Their Own Mouths -No Job Is Too Dirty for the Stalinist Party by Joseph Carter Labor and The Second World War by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] Workers' Forum War Bulletin (The French Ministry of Information, the War Office has mobilized 100,000 pigeons for immediate transport to the Maginot Line) The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx On the Ballot in the Bronx -Mac Shachtman -For Write-In in Manhattan George L. Paine Vote S.W.P.! Mussolini: Democrat Stalin's Prisoners Charity--Sweet Charity -The WPA-Slashers That Open a Pious Drive to Let the Masses "Give" In This Corner by Max Shachtman 86 Nov. 10, 1939 The Future Is Not a Gloomy One For the Bosses! -An Editorial Behind the Lines by George Stern Stalin's Fake "Left Turn" Masks Reactionary Foreign Policy -Radical Coating of New Comintern Line Serves Alliance with Hitler by Felix Morrow Speaks for Stalin -Molotoff (Photograph) Twenty-Five Minneapolis W.P.A. Strikers Go on Trial before Hand-Picked Jury -Trial Is Third of Series in Which the War Deal Government Seeks to Railroad 150 Workers to Jail for Striking British Impose One-Man Rule on Indians -Constitution Suspended--Masses Ripe for Revolutionary Action Dock Strike Cripples N.Y. Shipping -Sympathy for Striking Longshoremen Seen among All Seamen Chrysler Officials Stall on Demands of Autoworkers -Workers Ready for Action--Militancy Is Only Guarantee of Good Settlement A New Anti-War Pamphlet -Labor and the Second World War by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] Workers' Forum Appeal Army American Imperialists Turn Hungry Eyes toward China -Hence the Disapproval with Which the U.S. Looks upon Japan's Creation of a "New Order" in the Far East by Walter O'Rourke Who Says That We Have To Start by Thomas Forsen The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx An Interview with the Comrade -Ceylonese Masses Want No Part of the Bosses' War N.M.U. Bureaucrats Stand in Way of Winning Seamen's Real Demands by Sidney Moore (Continued from last issue) A Gift for Voroshilov India and the War Lee...and Debs Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Their Government by James Burnham 87 Nov 14, 1939 No Collusion with the War Department! On Its 22nd Anniversary -Long Live the Russian Revolution! Behind the Lines by George Stern The War Deal by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Government Witness Admits Coaching by G–Men in Trial of Minneapolis WPA Strikers -Confirms Charge of Defense That Federal Agents Are behind Frame Up --Sentencing of 8 Convicted in First Trials Deferred Cigar Strikers Spike Scabby "Back to Work" Movement First Returns Indicate Large Vote for S.W.P. Labor Offered Nothing, Stays Away from Polls in National Elections -Vote With Feet As Boss Politicians Avoid Issues of War and Jobs--Results Indicate Advance of Reactionary Forces Arrest Group Asking Relief for Needy Man -Union Rejects "No" Answer of Home Relief Bureau The Anniversary of the Russian Revolution -Right of Revolutionary Optimism by Leon Trotsky In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Labor and the Second World War by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] (Part VI) Workers' Forum An Unusual Opportunity Offered Workers in Marxist School Courses Chicago Holds Anniversary Meet on the Revolution The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Having a Good Time! (Photograph of Walter B. Chrysler sipping champagne. Workers in his auto plants are striking to maintain decent living standards.) Goldman Ends Successful Speaking Tour The Needle in the Haystack---Or -The War Aims of the British Capitalist Minn'sota Labor Getting Too Hot for Government The Munich Bomb Is It A Victory FBI In Action Arrested When They Demanded Food for a Hungry Man (Photograph of members of the Unemployed and Project Workers Union, full story begins on page 1) The Workers of England Oppose the Boss War--II by Britannicus The Stalinist Turn and the Lewis Purge -An Editorial Revolutionary Greetings to Comrade Trotsky 88 Nov 17, 1939 The Cards Were Stacked All the Time --For War -An Editorial Auto Barons Mobilize Fascist Gangs against Chrysler Union -G. Smith-Coughlin Enlisted in Drive to Smash Auto Union -Strike Breaking Mohawk Valley Formula Is Coupled with State Aims to Starve Men Into Submission; Workers Plan Resistance S.W.P. Polls Anti-War Vote -Shachtman Receives 2,259 Votes in New York Elections Seven Teamsters' Union Leaders Framed by F.B.I. in Sioux City -Progressive Unionists Had Borne Brunt In Organizing Over-the-Road Drivers One Man Doesn't Hate War -- DuPont East Indian to Speak at Defense Meet Hoodlums Raid C.P. Meeting in Detroit -Cops Arrive Just in Time to Be Late; Workers Slugged Behind the Lines by George Stern Trotsky Sec'y Escapes Gang Curran Approves Fink Schools for Seamen In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Labor and the Second World War by J.R. Johnson [J.L.R. James] (Part VII) The Last Time the Stalinist Peddled That "Radical" Line, The Nazis Took Power...By George Clarke Workers' Forum Appeal Army An Unusual Opportunity Offered Workers in Marxist School Courses The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx The Differences Between Fritz Kuhn and Earl Browder -An Editorial How Gandhi "Fought" the Last War by Sherman Stanley [Stanley Plastrick] Roosevelt's Russian Policy The War Boom The New York Vote Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Their Government by James Burnham 89 Nov. 21, 1939 Labor's Big Chances Is Now! -Don't Muff the Ball! -An Editorial Roosevelt Neutral-In a Pig's Eye! -Neutrality Law Full of Loopholes for Intervention -State Department Interpretation of Law Makes Clear That Pacifist Talk Covered Plans for Speedy Participation in War 50,000 Auto Workers Blast Chrysler Union-Busting Plans -Union Strength Forces NLRB Revision of Early Ruling on Bargaining The War Boom by Carlo (Political Cartoon about how the New Deal funnels W.P.A. funds into armaments) The Second Offensive -Push for the $10,000 Organization–Press Fund Fight Gov't War Machine in Canada -Armistice Day Leaflet Distributed Despite Rigid Censorship FBI Attorneys Close Frameup Case in MPLS -Coaches Witnesses to Perjure Evidence Against Pickets Behind the Lines by George Stern How They Fought Hitlerism in a "Democracy" A New Anti-War Pamphlet -Labor and the Second World War by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] (Part VIII) In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick The "Call" Borrows A Stalinist Slander Workers' Forum An Unusual Opportunity--Marxist School Courses The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx News from World's War-Torn Capitals -Labor Movement in Strait-Jacket of Dictatorship and Repression Coughlin and Chrysler Grandma Has Teeth One Law for All Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins You Can Tell The Minn. Frame-up Is Raw--Even a Congressman Raps It (Reprinted from the November 16, Northwest Organizer, organizing the Minneapolis Teamsters Joint Council) Hearing on Appeal of Anti-War Militant This Week Bronx Jobless Picket for Clothing -Horses Live Better Than Relief Clients, Placard Reads New International Is Negro Number Students for Anti-war Vote The Alibi for Social Patriots; Insult Leninists by Felix Morrow 90 Nov, 24, 1939 Rumblings of Revolt Shake War Camps -Third Camp Raises Its Head in First Weeks of War -In Prague, Dublin, India, Paris, Moscow War-Makers Tremble at Spectre of Masses In Rising Against Their Bankrupt Rule by Felix Morrow Hands off the Trade Unions, Mr. Roosevelt! -An Editorial Jersey S.W.P. Polls Strong Anti-War Vote -Only Party with Program for Workers in State Elections His Turkey Dinner (Photograph of a man going through garbage cans looking for food.) Give Thanks--Twice! -You May Not Know It But Conditions Are so Good, F.D.R. Gave Us 2 Thanksgivings Bosses Spurn Just Demands of Auto Union -Corporation Makes Big Haul of Profits, Offers Slave Slim Pickings Behind the Lines by George Stern The Appeal Needs Your Aid! By Martin Abern The Horrors of War-- In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick War Camps Rumble with Revolt -Third Camp Raises Its Head at Start of War Strikes Tie up Three Plants in Cairo, Ill. -Vigilante Terror Fails to Break United Ranks of Negroes and Whites Jobless get 5c A Meal; Too High for Banksters -9,000 Rochester Families Face Starvation; FSCC Administrator Threatens to End Plan Appeal Army Workers' Forum How They Fight Hitlerism in a "Democracy" Cannon Fodder Hard to Get in Canada The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Riveting War Chains on Labor -The CIO and the Third Term by George Clarke One Frameup Flops Too Young To Die Willi Changes Bosses The Mirage by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Their Government by James Burnham To A Nine-Inch Gun (Poem) 91 Dec. 1, 1939 SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHING ASS'N Editors: Felix Morrow, Max Shachtman General Manager: Martin Abern Assistant Manager: Sherman Stanley [Stanley Plastrick] British Bid to Germany Aimed Against USSR -Roosevelt Also Seeks Jap-USSR Conflict The Kremlin's Aim in the Finnish Crisis Behind the Lines by George Stern Packinghouse Workers Win NLRB Election -Dies Investigation Fails to Break Solidarity of Workers by Wm. Simmons Neutrality Laws Don't Apply to Bankers The Socialist Appeal Returns to Weekly Publication Prepare Strike in New Jersey Crucible Steel -Company Stalls in Negotiations with Steel Workers Democracy on the Home Front by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Defense Riddles FBI Frame-up Against Mpls. WPA Workers -Government Acted As Scab and Strikebreaker In Enforcing Woodrum Law With Armed Force, Attorney for Defense Proves Race Riot against Auto Union Fizzles -Corporation Organizes New Vigilante Groups in Detroit "Lost Colony"-- The End of the 'Cropper's Trail -99 Families Living in Starvation and Squalor On "Squatters" Land in Missouri After Government Had Hounded Them Off Highways -Cotton Kings Howl for Government to Cut Off Miserable Relief; Want to Force Croppers To Become Day-Laborers by Robert L. Birchman Workers' Forum Guns Instead of Vitamins for British Workers A. Philip Randolph Speaks in L.A. The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded "--Karl Marx British Empire Faces Rising Tide of Revolt in African Colonies by Britannicus "We Want to Go Home!" -Mutiny! -1917: The Mutinies of the Russian Brigades in France by "Spartacus" Indian Workers in Mass Strikes against British Imperial Rule The Unofficial War Into the Abyss Canadian Workers Take Their Sweet Time in Enlisting (Part II) In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Their Government by James Burnham 92 Dec 3, 1939 Starvation Stalks America's Cities; Roosevelt Feeds Billions to War Funds -FBI Railroads 25 Workers to Prison; They Fought for Relief in Minnesota * Charge Was Conspiracy Against the Government -Hunger-Fighters Feel Fist of the "War For Democracy" by Carl O'Shea * "War Boom" Brings Few Jobs; Less Relief -Social Workers Head Says Relief Cuts "Not Justified" by Tony Chapman Stalin's Invasion of Finland -Statement of Policy by the Political Committee of the Socialist Workers Party Behind the Lines by George Stern "The Enemy Is in Our Own Country" by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Cleveland Jobless Demand Food; City Council Passes the Buck -But Governor Refuses to Call Legislature In Special Session to Vote Relief Funds; Passes Buck Back to Cities No Food for 41,000 Toledo Unemployed -Schools Close Down; Boss Politicians Vote No Funds In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Toledo Schools Closed Down, "Lack of Funds" Three Strikes Stay Solid in Cairo, Illinois Negroes Arm Against Ku Klux Terrorists Illinois Miners Unite in Fight Against Bosses Workers' Forum Appeal Army The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor With a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself When Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx A Page from Finnish History -Mannerheim and Kuusinen Destroyed the Socialist Revolution Once Before, in 1918 by Victor Serge "We Want to Go Home!" -Mutiny! -1917: The Mutinies of the Russian Brigades in France by "Spartacus" (Continued from last week) Yorkville Forum Williamsburgh Forum Roosevelt vs. Labor Cain-Stalin Britain and the Jews Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Their Government by James Burnham 93 Dec. 16, 1939 Roosevelt Forgets the "Forgotten Man" -Minneapolis Unions Fight F.B.I. Frame–Up -10 Million Jobless Starving Amid Plenty; Fired from WPA, Get No Jobs, Almost No Relief Stalin's Real Crime in Finland -An Editorial Approaching the Breaking Point by Carlo (Political Cartoon about the unemployed being squeezed by the combination of the rising cost of living and relief reductions.) "Conspiracy" Trial In Mpls. Aped Moscow -Hand-Picked Jury of Wealthy Farmers and Businessmen Found WPA Defendants Guilty Before "Conspiracy" Trial Began Behind the Lines by George Stern Trotsky Raps Press Lies on Dies Query -Has No Secrets to Reveal; Gave No Documents to Dies Jobless Force Relief in Cleveland -Picket Line Crashes Council Sessions; Compels Action The Real Case of Conspiracy in Minneapolis Unemployed Face Eviction in Toledo The Chrysler Settlement -What the Union Asked And What They Got in 54-Day "Lockout" by George Clarke Appeal Army The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx A Page from Finnish History -Wholesale Massacre of Finland's Workers Made "Republic" Possible by Victor Serge (Concluded from last week) "...At Least I Know Why I Am Dying" -Mutiny! -The 1917 Mutinies in the French Army by "Spartacus" (Continued from last issue) In This Corner by Max Shachtman Trotsky and Dies FDR On Minneapolis Poor Mannheim! Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Their Government by James Burnham -The Annual "Congress of American Industry" 94 Dec 23, 1939 SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHING ASS'N Editors: Felix Morrow, Max Shachtman General Manager: George Clarke Assistant Manager: Sherman Stanley [Stanley Plastrick] Powers In Undeclared War Against U.S.S.R. -League, Allied Council, U.S. Backing Finland -Undeclared War to Be Fought by Lending Money, Arms, Planes to the Finns Another Squeezed Lemon for Stalin -An Editorial Stalinist Hold Slipping in CIO Unions -Brophy Joins Witch Hunt; South Bend Demands Ouster by George Clarke Why Doesn't Their Charity Begins at Home? By Barton (Political Cartoon) WPA Strikers' Enemies Lead "Finland Day" in Minneapolis -Harrington Evasive in Answers To Queries on Frameup Trial Behind the Lines by George Stern Trotsky Statement on Dies Backing Down by Leon Trotsky How They Fight Hitlerism in a Democracy Seek at for Finns, None for Reliefers -Toledo Has Special Day for "Poor Little Finland" In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick Trotsky on Lenin's Program, Letter to The New York Times from Leon Trotsky Existence of Opposition in U.S.S.R. Revealed by Soviet Newspapers Harrison Steelworkers Show Inspiring Solidarity Appeal Army Workers' Forum The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] "Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself When Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded" Indian Left-Wing Flays Gandhi by Sherman Stanley [Stanley Plastrick] "...At Least I Know Why I Am Dying!" -Mutiny!-The 1917 Mutinies in the French Army by "Spartacus" (Continued from last issue) Prosperity Is Here! Don't You Know It Yet? In This Corner by Max Shachtman -The Diplomatic Double-Cross Kuusinen's "People's Government of Finland" From 1918 to 1933 Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Their Government -The 1940 Legislative Program of the CIO by James Burnham 95 Dec. 30, 1939 Labors' Program: A Job for Every Worker! All War Funds to The Unemployed! -An Editorial Behind the Lines by George Stern FDR To Greet Congress With Relief Cuts, Arms Increases -Will Slash Relief by One-third Seven Years of the New Deal by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Quill Faces Opposition In Subway Union -LaGuardia Program Throwing Thousands Out of Jobs in N.Y. C.P. Machine Gets Big Blow In Food Union -Progressives Poll Large Vote in Recent Elections Ban Socialist Appeal in Canada, India and British West Indies Canada Judge Rejects Watson Appeal Plea -Watson Scores Fake War for Democracy In Court Speech Minneapolis Labor Opposes Jingo Campaign for Finland Hollywood's Epic Film -"Gone With the Wind" Glorifies the Old Slaveholding South "Why I Consented to Appear Before the Dies Committee" by Leon Trotsky Slavery Still Exists In Southern States Appeal Army Workers' Forum The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor With a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor With a Black Skin is Branded"--Karl Marx Sir Stafford Cripps Goes To India To Pour Oil On Troubled Waters by Britannicus "...We'll Make Peace." -Mutiny! -The Mutinies in the German Fleet by "Spartacus" (Part 3.) Government Outlaws Canadian Strike Jamaica Jobless Picket Officials' Homes on Xmas Alexander Barmine Coming to America "Socialist Call" Mobilizes World For Finland by Felix Morrow The Red Army "Cemented By Blood" Business Is Business Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Lest We Forget The Lessons of Loyalist Spain by Felix Morrow Special Edition San Francisco, California, November 1938 -California Election Edition Support Pension Plan! (Headline Above Masthead) Fascism Threatens California! -Fight Proposition One By Mass Labor Protest! -Militant Answer Given by Sailors Union Is Model For All Unions In Fighting Bosses' Labor Lynching Bee! Party and Youth Back Demand For Security! -Only System Of Profit And Poverty Blocks Road to Economic Plenty For Aged, Youth---For All America! The Bosses' Proposition! by Carlo (Political Cartoon) The War is On--Let's Win It! Revolutionary Tasks And The Trade Unions -Veteran Of Trade Union Battles Analyzes The Present Industrial Scene And Presents SWP Fighting Program by V.R. Dunne (Minneapolis Teamster) Can The United States Afford Social Security! Our Immediate Program (See Editorial) Youth Leader Will Speak World Congress Launches Fourth International! -Over Thirty Nations Join In Raising Banner Of Revolutionary Internationalism--Movement's History Reviewed Defeat Fascist "Number One"! -Union Smashing Gag Law Most Vicious In History! -Slave Bill Provisions Put Whole State In Penitentiary; Duplicates First Hitler "Labor Code" It's Up To Us To Free Mooney! Two Pictures The Dies Committee Gas Attack Is No Accident! =================================================================================================================================================================================================================== SOCIALIST APPEAL, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE, VOLUME 3, 1939 - END OF CONTENTS =================================================================================================================================================================================================================== SOCIALIST APPEAL 1940 JAN.-DEC. COMPLETE CONTENTS BY VOLUME 1 Jan. 6, 1940 Labor's Program: A Job for Every Worker! The Real Issue Facing Congress "Guns, Not Jobs"---F.D.R. Message -American Ships Permitted to Sale War Zones * Arms Increases, Cuts in Relief, Is Program * FDR Scuttles "Cash–Carry"; Ships "Sold" -Threadbare Trick Used to Sail Ships in War Zone The Roosevelt Budget (Political Cartoon) Behind the Lines by George Stern "No One Suffered in Cleveland"-But Social Workers Tell Truth Anti-Lynching Bill Comes up for Debate -Congress Scheduled To Consider Bill Jan. 8 FBI Snooper Is Hired by CIO! In the Labor Unions by B.J. Widick "The Call" And Some of Its Friends on Finland by Felix Morrow Workers' Forum Flash! Professor Tells Truth about Bosses' Crimes! Fight In ILGWU Over Bayonne Pact Shows Need of Reforms Negro Attorney Speaks Friday at Harlem Center Appeal Army The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"-Karl Marx "Annalist" Says Stock Market Hit by Soviet War Toledo Schools Reopen after Six Weeks; Teachers Still Unpaid In This Corner by Max Shachtman -Finland-- And a Word About Poland "We Won't Fight the Bolsheviks" -Mutiny! -The Black Sea Mutinies by "Spartacus" (Part 4.) Defend the U.S.S.R. "Briey Basin" "Relief Floater" Union Solidarity! Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Their Government -Roosevelt's War Moves Since the Last Congress by James Burnham 2 Jan 13, 1940 Turn to War Funds Over to the Unemployed! (Headline above Masthead) The Forgotten Man by Carlo (Political Cartoon about the impoverished unemployed and the billions spent for armaments by FDR) N.Y. Relief Rolls Cut to Shreds by La Guardia -While "Little Flower" Waxes Noble over Cleveland! Behind the Lines by George Stern Czarist Bonds Rise in Paris C.I.O. Predicts "Bitter Echo" To FDR Budget -CIO News Voices First Open Attack on Administration F.D.R. War Deal Budget Slashes Relief Funds -Millions to Lose Jobs to Feed War Machine Rumbles of Revolt in French Army CIO and AFL Officials Protest Mpls. Frameup -Carey of CIO, Padway of AFL, and 22 Others Sign Message to Roosevelt on WPA Trial Relief Crisis Grows Acute in Detroit -Public Welfare Head Predicts "Crisis That Is a Crisis" This Month Queens Jobless Backed by Labor Groups -Form Permanent Body to Push New York Unemployed Demands Dan Tobin Renews Demand for Labor Unity -Teamster Head Blames Leaders for Division -Warns of Reactionary Attacks on Labor's Hard–Earned Rights Lewis Plays With Dynamite In Building Trades Drive by E.R. Frank [Bert Cochran] Local 544 Leaders Re–elected By 3–1 Workers' Forum Appeal Army The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Some Pertinent History-Past and Present -"Poor Little Finland" by Chris Andrews Hoover Whoops It Up For "Holy War" In Finn Drive -Anti-Labor Forces Turn Out En Masse Backing Appeal for "Poor Little Finland" by Harold Swanson Lovestone Shows Norman Thomas How to Do It by Felix Morrow Oakland Leader Gets Death Threat Two of a Kind Stalin's Friends De Valera-Turncoat In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Labor Looks through the Press by Arthur Hopkins Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Their Government by James Burnham -Roosevelt's War Budget for Whose Defense? 3 Jan. 20, 1940 With Lenin! Against Capitalist War -Fourth International Flies Lenin's Banner FDR Misery Budget Swells Army of Starving Millions -Report Provides Stark Facts -Millions Already Living Below Most Meager Subsistence Level In Most Leading Cities in Nation Tobin's Unity Demand Gets Wide Support -Defeat of CIO, AFL At Endicott–Johnson Shows Need for Unity FDR's Washington Is Jim Crow Town -Negro Paper Advises Roosevelt His "Fight for Democracy" Can Begin Close to Home; Racism Reigns in Government Itself by Martin Harvey Daladier Names Fascist Prince To Head Legion Lenin Memorial Mass Meeting in N.Y., January 31 Behind the Lines by George Stern Locals Support CIO Attacks On War Budget -But Letter–Writing of Lewis to Congressmen Won't Do the Job Pass This in Your Union! A.L.P. Jingoes Challenged on Finland -State Executive Hears Anti-War Speech Against Both Stalinists And Jingoes Society Notes Appeal Army Standing, Quotas of Branches In Anti-War Fund Campaign Workers' Forum Little Brenda Is Growing Up--Needs a Little More $$$ Washington Drivers Drop Negro Ban The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor With a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor With a Black Skin Is Branded"-- Karl Marx Some Pertinent History-Past and Present -"Poor Little Finland" by Chris Andrews (Part II) "Jobs Not Battleships" Pamphlets for Workers "Neither King Nor Fuehrer" Stalin Claims "A Year of Bolshevik Victories" by Joseph Hansen A "Marxist" Alibi For the Jingoes On Finland by Felix Morrow Roosevelt's Latest A Bit Tardy How Fight Fascism In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Sparks in the News -the Stalinists Discover Who Roosevelt Is by Dwight MacDonald The "Christian Front" Arrests by George Stern 4 Jan. 27, 1940 Where Are Those Jobs, Mr. Roosevelt? -FDR Alibi for Cuts Blows up U.S.-London Notes Echoes of 1914–16 -Disputes Last Time Brought War Threats But Did Not Prevent U.S. Entry; This Time the "Silent Partnership" Is Already a Fact U.S. Army Purchase Anticipates 40,000 Casualties at Once W.P.A. Funds/War Machine by Carlo (Political Cartoon) Behind the Lines by George Stern New NMU Pact Up to Members -Gaping Loopholes for Bosses Seen in New Contract Okayed by Union Leaders Terror on West Coast Exposed in Testimony -LaFollette Group Gets Evidence of Class Brutality Tobin Unity Appeal Gets Big Response -Thousands of Letters Reported Pouring Into AFL and CIO Offices Demanding Resumption of Peace Parleys United Minors Convene at Key Moment -Lewis Expected To State CIO Stand On Anti-War Fight Browder Convicted on Flimsy Charges Every Sunday a Red Sunday! Clerks Picket LaGuardia Scab Market -Local 338 Charges Hit New Essex Street Establishment Ready for Ten Million of Us--Draft Notices! Wander of ILGWU Pleads He is "Guilty As Charged" -Admits He Flouted Decision of 1,000 Union Members in Bayonne Negotiations by E.R. Frank [Bert Cochran] Workers' Forum The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Some Pertinent History-Past and Present -"Poor Little Finland" by Chris Andrews (Part III) Illinois Socialists Condemn Jingo Attacks on USSR by Felix Morrow It's Beginning Again! Twenty Two years... G-men: Union Busters Coughlin Confesses In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Sparks In the News by Dwight MacDonald Their Government -Roosevelt's Third Term--Who Supports It? By James Burnham 5 Feb 3, 1940 Now's the Time for Labor Party! Lewis-FDR Split Reflects Mass Feeling -Discontented Workers Are Looking Toward Independent Labor Action * Otherwise Break Will Help Only Boss Politicians bite E.R. Frank [Bert Cochran] * UMW Convention Denounces FDR for Slashing Relief Lay Offs Stopped In Flint -Militant Action Checks Attack on WPA Workers But Of Course! Minneapolis Teamsters Latest Victim of Court Drive -New Ruling Opens Union Books to Agents of Finks WPA Union Workers Open New Drive -Campaign Launched at Spirited Mass Meeting in Mpls. Anti-Lynch Bill Passage at Stake -Mass Pressure Needed Back of Measure Behind the Lines by George Stern Sell Twice As Many Appeals! "First Lady" Barges Through Picket Line Against Jim Crow No More Deals with Boss Politicians -An Editorial Con-Edison Moves to Split IBEW Locals -"Independent" Union Is A Company Tool -IBEW Militants Will Build Union Anew On Progressive Basis Crucible Steel Signs A Pact -But What It Says, Union Members Don't Know--Resent SWOC's Dictatorship Transport Union Brief Poses Security Demand -Hasty Demolitions Imperiling Jobs Of 3,000 Men in New York Pressure Needed to Force Workers' Forum Appeal Army February "New Int'l" Is Out The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx A Gleam Through the Censorship -What Is Happening in Stalin's Poland? Auto Workers Want Action -They Want Security On The Job And a Decent Living -- And Nothing Less Will Serve by Jules Geller Two Views: Front and Back -Stalinists and the New Deal by Chris Andrews Defend Joe Ryan For Free Poland Sailors Beware In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Russian Bulletin Out Seven Years Ago They Let Hitler Take Over Power by George Stern 6 Feb. 10, 1940 Minneapolis WPA Indictments Squashed -"Conspiracy" Charge Against 130 Dropped -Five Plead on Minor Charge; 17 of 32 Already Convicted Get Sentences From 30 Days to Eight Months by Carl O'Shea Fight Opens On Anti-Lynch Bill -Unions Must Act to Put Heat On in Washington Behind the Lines by George Stern NYA Seeks to Drive Youth into Army -Officials Turn Over NYA List to Army; Youth Asking Relief Told to Join The Army Proposed Deal Fails British Spurn Gandhi; -Viceroy Refuses Even To Promise New Status For India After the War; Gandhi Find "Solution Impossible" by Sherman Stanley [Stanley Plastrick] For Red Sundays! One of the Minneapolis Strike Meetings (Photograph of 5,000 workers at a WPA strike meeting in Minneapolis) Miners' Confab Occupied With Unemployment -30-Hour Week Is Raised For Miners As Jobless Aid WPA Workers Ask Large Scale Aid -Jobless in Flint, Michigan, and Montana Adopt Militant Resolutions; Ask War Funds for Unemployed A New Chapter Begins in American Labor History: Some Lessons of the Recent UMW Convention by E.R. Frank [Bert Cochran] N.Y. Laundry Workers When the Five-Day Week -New Agreement, Taking Effect March 15, Represents Another Step Forward Oakland Dole Puts Thirteen in One Room Strike Begins at Toledo Gas Plant As Talks Fail by Doyle Clark British Decree Forced Labor for Negroes in Colonies The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx On the War in Finland -Why We Should Defend the Soviet Union by Albert Goldman The Lynching of Claude Neal -How Democracy Works in the Sunny South In This Corner by Max Shachtman -An Appeal From Our Polish Comrades Dutch Queen Ready for a Rainy Day The New "Recession" A Lesson Learned Sailors Speak Out Kept Press Wants More Funds for Arnold's Union-Busting Drive by Ruth Jeffries Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Their Government -John L. Lewis and The Labor Party by James Burnham 7 Feb 17, 1940 Why Is Sumner Welles Going -Envoy to Probe for Anti-Soviet Front -FDR Sending Welles Abroad To Make Soundings Among Belligerents For New War Alignments Big Business Backs Newark Manager Plan -S.W.P. Backs Campaign of Organized Labor In Opposing Proposed City Changes Workers Jailed at Jamaica Relief Bureau -Refused to Leave Until Children Were Given Food Behind the Lines by George Stern Lewis Blasts Roosevelt -C.I.O. Leader Again Lashes Out at F.D.R. -Challenges Him on Jobs and the Chance for Youth Lewis Is Right-But What Is He Going to Do About It? -An Editorial Anti-Lynching Bill Hearings Adjourned -Anti-Labor Loophole Slipped Into House Version of Bill Women WPA Strikers Are Sentenced -Suspended Sentences For 13 in Mpls.; 1 Gets 45 Days Jail Action Needed to Win 30–Hr, Week at General Motors -Company Is Trying to Wear Men Down With A War of Nerves and Words A New Chapter Begins in American Labor History: What Is at Stake In the Fight on Labor Unity? By E.R. Frank [Bert Cochran] (Part II) AFL Council Pettifogs While Major Issues for Workers Are Ignored by George Clarke Appeal Army The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx On the War in Finland -Why We Should Defend the Soviet Union by Albert Goldman (Part II) The American Youth Congress--A Masquerade -It Was Packed With Dubious "Organizations" To Make Up An Imposing Body of "Delegates" by Ernest Erber Russian Bulletin Out Leon Sedoff The Irish Martyrs Still Going Down Fascist Cops The Anti-Lynch Bill (Statement of the National Committee, Socialist Workers Party) In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald Their Government -FDR Is Thinking of Next November by James Burnham 8 Feb. 24, 1940 Who Has All the Milk and Honey? -An Editorial N.Y. Judge Issues Jim Crow Ruling Behind the Lines by George Stern U.S. Ships to Sail War Zones under Fake Foreign Registries -FDR Connives In Loopholing Neutrality Act -United States Lines Sells to Belgian "Dummy" Buyer Chrysler Workers! Just Figure Out What These Figures Mean Unions Warned Of Frameup in Minneapolis -Judge Turns Books of Local 544 Over to Employers' Agents Powers Gird For Spring Crisis * Altmark Affair Ushers In New Phase by George Stern * Extension of War Fronts Nears Paris Trotskyists Reported Seized by French Police Business Still Going down the Toboggan SWP Candidate On Ballot for St. Paul Mayor -Rutchick Files When No Labor Candidate Is Nominated Protest Jim Crow Books in Mississippi -"Edited" Book Set Aside for Negro School Children Jamaica Jobless Aid Relief Sitdowners -American Labor Aid Providing Defense For 13 Arrested Workers; Trial Postponed; Allowances Are Assured General Motors Had A Bonanza Year, But Its Workers Got Nothing Out of It by George Clark "The Spirit of '37" (Photograph of workers battling in front of the Fisher body No. 1 Plant in Flint. Battles like these made General Motors recognize the Auto Workers Union.) Workers' Forum Appeal Army An Agitator Stalks In Omaha -Masses Heed His Hoarse, Compelling Voice by Carl O'Shea Negro Youth Back Jamaica Picket Line The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx Men Wanted--in the Army On the War in Finland -Why We Should Defend the Soviet Union by Albert Goldman (Part III) Hands off the Soviet Union! -A Negro Leader Speaks Out Against the Social Patriots by George Padmore An Exchange With Lovestone on Finland by Felix Morrow Unity for the Miners Law's Majestic Equality Hitler's Secret Weapon One Way Racket Can't Hide Cold! In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Their Government -Just What Happens on Election Day? By James Burnham 9 Mar. 2, 1940 Sailors Fight Attempts to Bar Strikes -Seamen Resist Drive Aimed at Unions SWP Anti-War Fight in St. Paul Election -Henry Rutzick Poses Real Issues Of War and Unemployment To Voters in Mayoralty Contest Henry Rutzick (Photograph) Green Order Ousting Typos Is Rejected -Central Bodies Are Denouncing AFL Fiat For Expulsion New Deal Becomes War Deal -Arms vs Men (Chart showing rising annual expenses for our armaments and shrinking annual expenses for WPA and PWA from 1936 to 1941) 250,000 Dropped From New York WPA Rolls During 1939 U.S. Fleet Readies Pacific War "Games" -Will Range Fateful "Triangle" During Critical Spring Months; Big Army, Aerial Maneuvers Also Due Behind the Lines by George Stern War in Year, Big Business Head States -Head of National Industrial Board Predicts It Special Appeals Aid Your Local Drives! Labor Leaders Demand Roosevelt Pardon Minneapolis Strikers Frisco Body Finally Yields; Jamestown Flatly Refuses Fight for Action in 30-Hour Week Drive Is Main Issue For U.A.W. -This Must Be Keynote of Forthcoming Auto Workers Convention Seek to Take Vote From Jersey Jobless Negro Leader in Challenge on Democracy by Harold Swanson Jamaica Reliefers Acquitted But are Urged to be Good -Judge Solomon Doesn't Dare Assume Risk Of Convictions In Case of Sitdowners Workers' Forum Appeal Army The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx On the War in Finland -Why We Should Defend the Soviet Union by Albert Goldman (Part IV) How Stalin Serves Hitler -A Letter to a Communist Worker, Discussing the Effect of Stalinist Propaganda in Nazi Germany West Indies Feel British Wartime Rule by Robert L. Birchman Gene Debs' Words We're Dogmatic "International Law" Sparks In the News by Dwight MacDonald Fritz Thyssen-Why He Fled From Germany by Oscar Fischer 10 Mar. 9, 1940 14-State Teamsters Fight Boss Frameup -Interstate Group, Tobin Map Defense -Union Leaders Are Arrested in Sioux City Transit Men Denounce LaGuardia Union-Busting -Warn They'll Fight Ban on Strike Right -"Friend of Labor" Announces His Fink Plan Bombay Workers Strike; Fight Against War Gains in India -Textile Operatives Again Take Lead in Struggle; Masses Pressing Congress Leaders to Take Early Action by Sherman Stanley [Stanley Plastrick] Omaha Jobless Win Ouster of Administrator -Picket Six Weeks against Vicious Policies Unemployed Increase 10 p.c. California Legislators Slash Relief Funds -Cut Weekly Allowances to $2.60 For Next Twelve Weeks; 350,000 Affected Behind the Line by George Stern Anti-Lynch Bill Backed in St. Paul Help Our Polish Comrades Stalinists In The C.I.O.-A History of Union-Wrecking And Corruption by E.R.Frank [Bert Cochran] Workers' Forum March Issue of "New International" Appeal Army The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx On the War in Finland -Why We Should Defend the Soviet Union by Albert Goldman (Part V) How Stalin Serves Hitler -How Lenin Negotiated a Treaty -Another Letter to a Communist Worker (Part II) Nazi Comment on Moscow's New Attitude by Oscar Fischer The Stalinists Are Losing out in Harlem Czarist Stocks Rise Vote CIO in Auto Defend AFL Unions Sparks in the News by Dwight MacDonald In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens The A.L.P Fight--Stalinists Won A Hollow Victory by Felix Morrow 11 Mar. 16, 1940 SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION Editors: Felix Morrow, Max Shachtman General Manager: George Clarke Soviet–Finn Peace Balks Allied Attack -Soviet Union's Military Defenses Strengthened by Treaty -But Stalin's Methods Alienate Sympathy Of World's Workers -An Editorial Transport Workers Prepare General Strike in New York -Union Declares It Will Strike All City-Owned Lines If LaGuardia Pushes Through Union-Busting Plans Fink No. 1 -Mayor LaGuardia (Photograph) Judge Puts Ban on Picketing Gov't Bureau Drivers' Union Fights Sioux City Frameup -Tobin Pledges Full Aid; Padway Is Retained As Counsel Congress Swings Axe At the Wagner Act -Bosses' Association Stooges Aided by AFL Skates Prepare to Emasculate Labor's Limited Legal Rights by Albert Goldman Curran "Unity" Spells Split for Seamen -Move Aimed at Disrupting Fighting West Coast Sailors by John Patrick Curran's Pal (Photograph of Harry Bridges, West Coast Stalinist longshore boss) Twelve Million Unemployed--Number Going Up, CIO Proves Trust Busters Wink at Trusts; Attack Unions Workers' Forum Stalinists in the C.I.O.--After the Hitler-Stalin Pact by E.R. Frank [Bert Cochran] Appeal Army The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx On the War in Finland -Why We Should Defend the Soviet Union by Albert Goldman (Part VI) Patriotism in Canada OK for Thomas S.P. A Marxist Prediction A Crucial Fight Cattle Boats Anti-Labor G–Men In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Lovestone Weeps With Pity for The Bankers by Joseph Hansen 12 Mar. 23, 1940 Stop Firing of 800,000 WPA Workers! -War Deal to Drop One Man In Three From Work Rolls Stalin in Finland -Why He Invaded It and Why He Made Peace by Albert Goldman SWP Polls 624 Votes in St. Paul Election Bose Warns of Coming Civil War in India -Left Wingers Meet, Map Struggle at Congress Session Organized Unemployed Force Gains in Flint -UAW-CIO Auxiliary Compels Granting of Union Demands Behind the Lines by George Stern Five WPA Strike Defendants Put on Probation -Last Five Cases Are Disposed of; Other Charges Dropped Abuse of Labors' Rights in Sioux City to Be Probed -Padway Announces Intervention of Lafollette Committee; Four Unionists Are Indicted CIO Tops Meet LaGuardia, But Fight Is On -Transport Workers Must Organize for Militant Strike Workers' Forum Steel Worker Reports Problem of Uniting Black and White Appeal Army Labor Union Notes The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx O'Dwyer, The Butcher of Amiritsar, Meets His Fate in London by Sherman Stanley [Stanley Plastrick] Pigs and Bosses -A Sailor's Story Centrism Did Its Bit During the Soviet-Finn War by Paul G. Stevens The CIO on the FBI The Paris Commune A Soberly-Compiled History of Kuusinen's "Peoples Gov't" By Ruth Jeffrey Lovestone Weeps with Pity for The Bankers by Joseph Hansen (Continued from last issue) 13 Mar. 30, 1940 Anti-War Movement Gathers in Europe -British Unions Vote Against Imperialist War for Colonies -Dissatisfaction of French Workers Powerful Factor and Cabinet Shake-up; "Socialist" Leaders Betray Workers Interests Progressives Gird For Convention of Needle Workers * Stalinists Badly Defeated in Local, Delegate Elections * Militant Cutters Publish Union–Building Program An Open Letter to John L Lewis From a Flint Auto Worker: "We Want to Battle for 30-Hour Week, Lewis! Have You the Guts for a Fight?" How About It, Lewis? (Photograph of John L. Lewis) Behind the Lines by George Stern Jail Anti-War "Trotskyists" in France -Worker–Militants Arrested by the Banker Gov't LaGuardia Retreats On TWU Contracts -Agrees to Recommend City Honor Union's Contracts Pending Court Decisions Lynch Drive Against Trotsky Reviewed by C.P. in Mexico Omaha Jobless Unite Black and White -Wipe Out Distrust Between Two Races Workers' Forum A Letter to Housewives -What Socialism Will Mean to The Women Who Toil at Home Trade Union Notes George Richardson (Obituary) Negro Labor Body Formed in Mpls. The Negro Question by J.R. Johnson [C.L.R. James] -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx India's Left Wing Is on the March by Sherman Stanley [Stanley Plastrick] Stalinists In the C.I.O.---the Growing Break Between Them and John L. Lewis by E.R. Frank [Bert Cochran] News of Soviet Poland -Facts Found by Reading Between the Lines "Sparks in the News" -In Italy Only Fascists May Commit Crimes by Dwight MacDonald Why Lovestoneites Won't Debate Judge-Made Law Southern Filibuster For War Referendum (Editorial from the "Oregon Labor Press" organ of the Central Labor Council of Portland, Oregon In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Bridge the Gap: From This Point to Socialism by Joseph Hansen We'll Take the Cigar! 14 Apr. 6, 1940 John L. Lewis: An Independent Labor Party Is What the Workers Want CIO Landslide Expected in Auto Vote * Main Fight Still Ahead at G.M. -Main Problems To Be Faced After Election * The 30–Hour Week Is Way Out For Auto! Union Shop Maintained on Subways -Transport Workers Force LaGuardia to Honor Union's Pact Spirit of' 37 (Photograph of pickets holding their ground against the cops at the Cadillac plant of General Motors in Detroit, January 27, 1937) SWP Convention Opens In N.Y. -To Settle Dispute on Russian Question And Map Campaign of Trade Union Work G.M. Auto Workers Are Tough In India Too; Win Militant Strike Bridges Gives Bosses Notorious "Peace" Plan * Everything to Be Arbitrated; Bosses Are All For It * ILWU Convention Opens; Militants For Marine Unity Workers' Forum The Flint WPA Union-History Of Growth Through Struggle Teamsters' Pact Guards Union Gains Under War Conditions Appeal Army S.P. Delegate Supports Pro-War "Silence" at Session of 2nd Int'l -Dan and Abramovich In Involved Dispute Over the Degree to Which They Want To See the Soviet Union Defeated by Joseph Hansen Molotov Speech Shows Kremlin Seeks to Regain Middle Ground -Softer Tone Adopted Toward Allies and a Cooler One Toward Hitler by Felix Morrow Russian Mensheviks in Split Over Attitude Toward Soviet Union -Allen Attends First Session of Executives Since Outbreak of War; Socialist Call Maintains Eloquent Silence Too by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Behind the Lines by George Stern Roosevelt's War Plan The GM Elections The Phony Masked Marvel by Banton (Political Cartoon) In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Japan's Puppet Wang Reflects Master's Plight by George Stern Horror Item State of the Nation "A Dude Ranch for Dogs" 15 Apr. 13, 1940 SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHING ASS'N Editorial Board: Felix Morrow, Max Shachtman, Albert Goldman General Manager: George Clarke Norway Crushed Between Warring Powers -Attacked by Both Allies and Germany -Becomes First Testing Ground of Powers' Military Strength as War Enters New Phase of Extension by George Stern Return to Two-A-Week Appeal Voted by S.W.P. Convention -Trade Union Reports Open Way to Growth Of Mass Work SWP Reaffirms Policy Of Defense of USSR -Insists Upon Basic Distinction Between Soviet Union and Imperialist; Upholds Lenin's Idea of Building the Party Fink "Case" Against Mpls. Drivers Opens -Lawyer Confines Self Strictly To Slander and Red-Baiting West Coast Crew Is Jailed in Port Said By Hull's Orders C.P. Policy Blocks Rally Against War -Toledo Unionists Fear Stalinist "Anti-War" Fakery Lewis Skirts Main Issues in Michigan Talks -Workers Cheer Every Mention of 30–Hour Week Slogan S.W.P. Answers Rivera Slander (Statement by James P. Cannon, National Secretary of the Socialist Workers Party of the United States) Behind the Lines by George Stern Workers' Forum Minority Resolutions On Organization, Rejected by Party Convention -Minority Resolution on the Organization and Tasks of the Party (Rejected by the Convention) Minority Resolution on Party Unity (Rejected by the Convention) Resolutions on Organization Adopted by the Convention (Adopted by the Convention) Resolution on Discipline (Adopted by the Convention) Supplementary Resolution on the Organization Question (Adopted by the Convention) Cannon Reports on Organization (Photograph Of Cannon, National Secretary of the Socialist Workers Party, Reporting on Problems of Party Organization) This Is Not Our War Lewis' Auto Speeches German "Socialists" Take Position in Anglo-French Camp by H. David 16 Apr. 20, 1940 SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHING ASS'N Editorial Board: Felix Morrow, Albert Goldman General Manager: George Clarke Workers! Beware the Clamor for War! -Extension of Conflict Sharpens Danger; War Mongers Grow Bolder -Government, Press, Movies, Radio, Are Attempting to Work Up War Hysteria; New Armaments Ordered West Coast Sailors Ask Increases -S.U.P. Demands New Adjustment to War Conditions Two-A-Week Appeal on Way! Power Workers Win All-Union Shop -Twin Cities Electrical Locals Victors In Northern States Power Co. Poll Teamsters Help Akron Strikers -Rubber Strike Focus For CIO-AFL Unity Campaign Behind the Lines -Issue of Dutch East Indies Will Soon Become Source of War Danger by George Stern "Anti-Trust" Campaign Designed to Break Back of Unionism by H.H. Broach, Educational Director Local Number 3, I.B.E.W. Resolution Adopted by Socialist Workers Party Convention -Convention Held April 5-9 Reaffirms Policy of Unconditional Defense of the Soviet Union The Struggle for a Proletarian Party by James P. Cannon, National Secretary, S.W.P. Rejected by the Convention -Minority Resolution on the U.S.S.R. Statement of the National Committee "Treachery" In Norway F.B.I. and C.I.O. In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Australian 4th Internationalists Fight Against War by Paul Schwalbe 17 Apr. 27, 1940 Special May Day Edition Eight-Pages The Only War Worth Fighting For Is the War of the Workers Against the Bosses! -May Day Manifesto of the S.W.P. Push the Campaign for the New Twice-Weekly Socialist Appeal! -Get Started On the Two-A-Week "Appeal" Drive by George Clarke, General Press Manager All Major Units of G.M. Go for C.I.O. -AFL Loses Out Three to One as Auto Men Clear the Decks for New Drive; Ford Is Stronghold Now to be Stormed Phila. ILGWU Progressives Clean House -Vote out Stalinist Administration Which Nearly Ruined Union S.W.P. Calls on Phila. Workers to Fight Tax on Wages -May Day Meeting to Launch Campaign Against Wage Tax SWP Spokesmen to Make Tours of Country in Appeal Drive James P. Cannon, National Secretary of the Socialist Workers Party (Photograph) Progressives Defeat Stalinists in Food Workers Local 16 "Fourth International" Is Out; Replaces "New International" St. Paul S.W.P. Supports Only Labor Candidates Ku Kluxers Marched, But They Won't Next Time, Negroes Say The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with the Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by R.L. Birchman The Fight for a National Union of Seamen, United Around a Program of Class Struggle (From the report of the Maritime Faction to the April 5-9 Convention of the Socialist Workers Party) Harry Lundeberg (Photograph) Way Is Now Open For Renewing Drive in Steel Colonial Workers Are Refusing to Bear the Burdens of War * Together with Workers at Home They Will Smash the Rule of Slaveholders * British Soldiers Shoot down Blacks -Negroes of Africa, in Plight As Tragic As that of Jews under Hitler, Fight Back in Militant Strikes * Workers of Shanghai in Militant Strikes -Face Guns and Bayonets of Invaders and Other Powers in Broad Revival of Union Struggles for Living Wage * Indian Masses Answer British Masters With Wave of Militant Strikes by Robert L. Birchman * West Indian Negro Dock and Plantation Workers Striking * Burma Protests Forced Role As Supporting Britain's War Behind the Lines -The Struggle Between Japan and U.S. Over Which Is to Plunder the Indies by George Stern Workers' Forum Fink's In Law Suit Proves Only That Minneapolis Truck Drivers Union Is Loyal to Labor by Carl O'Shea A Letter from Milwaukee -About the Defeat of Dan Hoan Norway's Officers Preferred Hitler To Labor Government In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Christian Front Trial Portends the Wide Government Use of Agents Provocateurs by Joseph Hansen The Struggle for a Proletarian Party by James P. Cannon, National Secretary, S.W.P. Order Out of Chaos -- by Leon Trotsky How May Day Began by Marvel Scholl War in the Pacific It Wasn't Nailed Down! Why We Publish "Fourth International" -A Statement by the National Committee of the Socialist Workers Party (Reprinted from "Fourth International") Greetings Arrive from the French Section of Fourth Int'l The Unions Must Lead the Youth or Fascists Will by Lou Cooper Morality Plus 18 May 4, 1940 Quotas Set for Two-A-Week Week Appeal Drive--Let's Get Going By James P. Cannon -Scoreboard Petty Bourgeois Moralists and the Proletarian Party... By Leon Trotsky Sailors Win Great Victory; Owners Yield $10 Increases -Firm Strike Vote Forces Concessions -Stop–Work Meetings Held on the West Coast; Owners Cough Up Small Slice of Wartime Shipping Profits Pace Toward U.S. War Entry Speeded Up As the Allies Falter Akron Strike Women Pickets Play Big Part -Rubber Strike Called To Prevent Imposing of Longer Hours G.M. Parleys Open; Hours Issue Pressing -Men Are Determined To Realize 30-Hour Work Week Workers' Forum Supreme Court Dons New Face But Its Purpose is Still to Serve Capitalist Role by Albert Goldman George Clarke Opens Cross-Country Tour of S.W.P. Centers Sub Roll In to Finance "Fourth International" Twin Cities R.R. Engineers Demand One Union On Engines The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx British Arrest Indians Strike Leaders In Opening Drive to Crush Anti-War Movement of Workers by Robert Birchman The Struggle for a Proletarian Party by James P. Cannon, National Secretary, S.W.P. Trotsky Presents the Case for Revolution -The Living Thoughts of Karl Marx, presented by Leon Trotsky, Longmans, Green and Co. 1939, 90c The SUP and NMU Slip of the Tongue Birds of a Feather Behind the Lines -War Is Not a Whodunnit Mystery; We Know Who's Guilty by George Stern In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Refugees Forced to Join Army in France 19-DAM May 11, 1940 (Page 1, Col 1, is cut off on the left edge for the entire column, same for the right edge of Col 8 on pages 2 and 4) Two-A-Week Is a Necessity -- Must Have It! By Farrell Dobbs (National Labor Secretary) [What remains of Headline, see note above) Scoreboard Eyes of All Labor on S.W.O.C. -Convention Opening at Chicago, May 15 -Fight Against Unemployment Is Main Issue; To Plan Organizing Drive; Many Lodges Ask for Constitutional Convention Open Letter to the Workers of the U.S.S.R. by Leon Trotsky Steel Workers! The Fight for the Six–Hour Day at 8-Hour Pay Is Main Fight Now! Chicago Milk Drivers' Strike Smashes Bosses' Attempt to Cut Pay 25 Per Cent Behind the Lines -New Tricks of Rooseveltian Secret War Diplomacy by George Stern Workers' Forum Appeal Army Bethlehem Steel Is the Main Fight Front For New SWOC Unionization Drive -A Threat to Wage Structure of Union Until it is Organized Minneapolis Central Body Adopts Anti-War Resolution Indiana Harbor Lodge Sets Militant Pace -Spontaneous Strike Last March Put Company on Defensive Golf Seamen Follow S.U.P.in Wage Raise -West Coast Marine Firemen Get It Too; CP–Led Unions Don't Trade Union Notes by Farrell Dobbs The Negro Question -"Labor with A White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman The Struggle for a Proletarian Party by James P. Cannon, National Secretary, S.W.P. (Part 4 in a series") Canadian Seamen in First Major Wartime Strike -Strike Began April 15, Lasted Six Days Despite Wartime Government Pressure; Compromise Gives Men $7.50 Raise George Clarke Opens National Tour; In Boston–Lynn Now Subs Are Pouring in for the "Fourth International" James Connolly, Symbol of Irish Freedom Fight Flint Auto Union Launches Drive for 30-Hour Week at 40 Hour Pay -Only Way to Save Men's Jobs and Keep the Unions Strong; Proposal Sent to International and Locals; Fisher Body Local Will Publish Material to Educate the Membership Mother's Day May 12 — What [About?] Other 364 [Days?] by Antoinette F. Konikow [Bracketed words are on damaged edge and deduced from context] "Technological Unemployment" Presses Down on Steelworkers 20 May 18, 1940 Roosevelt Is Straining Every Effort to Stampede America into the War -Dragging in Whole Hemisphere; Orders Fleet Kept Off Hawaii to Openly Threaten Japan FDR's War Drive Makes Twice–Weekly Even More Urgent Scoreboard Behind the Lines -The Slave–Masters Scramble for Control of Dutch East Indies by George Stern Amalgamated Clothing Workers Union Opens 13th Biennial Convention CIO Launches "Red" Purge In Toledo Council -Osthimer, Stalinist, Is Expelled After Bitter Fight by Doyle Clark Flint Auto Unions Back 30–Hour Drive Workers' Forum 14 Jailed in N.Y. Following Relief Demand -Demonstrate before LaGuardia Relief Bureau Sailors' Victory Exposes Phony Bridges "Peace" Plan * He Continues Seeking Boss Collaboration and Maritime Unions * Jim Crow Issue in Marine Cooks Is Evaded Breitman is S.W.P. Standard-Bearer in New Jersey Elections Radio Workers Local Joins CIO In Body IBEW Fighting Anti-Trust Persecution -Union Conducts Broad Educational Drive Against Arnold "Fourth International" Subs Reach Record High The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself When Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman The Struggle for a Proletarian Party by James P. Cannon, National Secretary, S.W.P. (Fifth in a Series) The Russell Fight -- A Study on Liberals by Walter O'Rourke Drivers Union's Story of Fight Now in Pamphlet In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Stalin Finally Has His Innings With Voroshilov Russian Bulletin Out 21 May 25, 1940 Industrial Mobilization---For What? -Capitalism Can Offer Only Destruction GM Bolder Under War Drive Impetus -Begins Cracking Down with Direct Aid of FBI to Weaken Union's Hand in Negotiations Chi. Milkmen on Picket Line Again ILGWU Meeting Under Shadow of War Drive -Dubinsky War Stand Threatens Fate of Union Itself Black Troops Bearing Brunt of First Rush of Nazi War Machine IBEW Pickets Con-Edison Power Plant CIO Leaders Take Pro-War Stand * Lewis Wants "Share" In Roosevelt's War Drive * Murray Gives Jingo Tone to SWOC Convention Behind the Lines -Roosevelt Seeks to Make Intervention Now Seem More Palatable to Workers by George Stern New York Taxi Strikers Take Poll as Strike Enters 5th Week Workers' Forum Workers Asking: Who Are We Going to Fight and --- What For? By George Clarke Clarke Speaks in Chicago, May 26–28 The Appeal Drive Must Not Lag Now! Scoreboard CIO Building Union Strikes Queens Jobs Issues Facing Out-Of-Town Dep't of ILGWU Della M. Dunne (Obituary) The Negro Question -" Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman The Struggle for a Proletarian Party by James P. Cannon, National Secretary, S.W.P. (Last of the series) Roosevelt Ready To Spike Walsh–Healy Act by Farrell Dobbs Roosevelt on Strikes GM and the UAW Memorial Day Fascist "Christian Mobilizers" Open Drive in New York City by Sam Marcy In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Argentine 4th Internationalists Support SWP Majority Position Union-Busting Drive Underway in Chicago by William Simmons Today's Puzzle Roosevelt's First Convert 22 Jun. 2, 1940 Stalin's GPU Tries to Murder Trotsky -Mink, GPU Assassin, Is Sought -Mexican Police Look For Notorious Kremlin Gunman George Mink (Photograph and a photo of clippings from Socialist Appeal and the New York Times) War Drive Against Labor's Rights on Full Blast -War Deal Attack on "Aliens" Cloaks Anti-Labor Campaign Michigan CIO for Anti-War Struggle -But Haywood Blocks Convention's Sentiment Behind the Lines -Major "Neutrals" Must Revise Strategy In Face of Hitler's Victories by George Stern Why Does Stalin Want to Kill Trotsky? Flint CIO Hearings Hit Roosevelt War Plans Flint CIO Anti-War Resolution Workers' Forum Akron Strikers Keep General Tire Tied up SWOC Convention Stifled by Surrender of Murray Leadership to War Drive by Mills Chicago Lodge of Republic Steel Still Think Kelly a Killer Second Chicago Milk Strike within Month Ends in Truce Stamp Plan Assailed by SWP Jersey Candidate for Senate Appeal Drive Gains but Not Enough Scoreboard Clarke Sees Wartime Open Shop Tactics at Work in Syracuse by George Clarke George Clarke In Twin Cities on Coast-To-Coast Tour The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman Who Is George Mink? Fourth International for June Has Two Articles by Trotsky Fifth Column Bunk CIO In Building Trades CIO Finds a Base in Small Homes Minneapolis Teamsters Fight Roosevelt Armament Program -Not Once Sent to the Bosses' War Machine In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Dictatorship Governs in Great Britain -An Editorial 23 Jun. 9, 1940 War Pressure Hits Shipyard Strikers; Next Step Is Crackdown in Auto Plants * War Scare Used to End Strike at Kearney Yards * UAW Leaders Make Futile Plea to FDR -But Knudsen Speaks for Roosevelt in Industry Now * Walsh–Healy Act Spiked by Congress Unions Resist Boss Drive Toward War -Workers in St. Paul and Ohio Vote Anti-War Resolutions Ohio State AFL Meat Cutters in Anti-War Stand Anti-Alien Drive Is Strike–Breaking Move Government Attacks Drivers Admiral Wiley Admits Gov't Fink Scheme Sailors Fight Drive Against Aliens on Ships St. Paul Labor Warns against Government Acts "Aliens" Bill Aimed at This Picket Line (Photograph of a picket line Of the Sailors Union of the Pacific, whose members are one third foreign-born) Workers' Forum Workers Are Not Falling Readily for Propaganda Blitzkrieg, Clarke Reports by George Clarke Akron Labor Council Denounces Pegler Radio Workers Out on Strike at Air King Speed Appeal Drive! Scoreboard Selling the Appeal U.S. Bosses Seek Law to Blacklist Filipino Labor Leaders The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman Behind the Lines -"Daily News" Heralds Coming Shift in U.S. Policy Toward Japan by George Stern GPU Assassin Still at Large in Mexico "Youth Are Not Interested in Politics,"... By Harry Frankel The Machine Means Different Things --- Depends Who Owns It! By Antoinette Konikow Two Good War Stories Enslaving Latin America Jehovah's Witnesses Stalinist Duplicity The Apex Case N.Y. Cops and the Christian Front by Sam Marcy In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens Black Colonials Call On British Masses to Revolt Burnham Quits: Joins "Intellectuals in Retreat" 24 Jun 15, 1940 Roosevelt Sheds All Pretense of Keeping Country Out of War Relief Officials Try to Force Jobless Into Army Behind the Lines -Move to Appease Japan Gains Ground as U.S. Prepares for War in Atlantic by George Stern Auto Parleys Are Nearing Breakdown -General Motors Uses War Issue to Balk Union Demands Arrest Stalinist in Connection With Attack on Trotsky Anti-Union Drive Reaches Omaha Drivers EWA Seamen Convicted on "Mutiny" Count -Sets Precedent For War Drive on Seamen Italian Entry Marks Spread Of World War -Mussolini Grabs for Jackal' s Share Of Hitler's Spoils Strike by Furnace Men Hits Crucible Steel; On War Order Workers' Forum Lundeberg Fights Anti-Alien Drive Need Two-A-Week Appeal to Fight War Scoreboard Selling the Appeal Miners Accuse FBI of Helping Break Strike IBEW Local Appeals to Unions To Back Electrical Workers The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman ILGWU Convention Ruled by a War-Mongers -Dubinsky Machine Commits Union to Back FDR, Aid Allies, Rejoin AFL Citing Documents Is a Dangerous Business, Mr. Earl Browder! Clarke Speaks in Los Angeles Militant Worker Gets 25 Years by Frame-up Roosevelt Refuses to Commute Sentences of WPA Strikers Technique of Drive Against Alien Workers by Sam Marcy Knudsen-Stettinius Stalinist Fakery Trotsky Letter Exposes Stalin Role in Recent Assassination Attempt Workers Must Intervene in War--But How? by Albert Goldman Dialectics Catches up with Burnham and Shachtman 25 Jun. 22, 1940 France's Fate Warns U.S. Workers: Take Power If You Want to Defeat Fascism! -Trotsky Indicts the Kremlin's Role in Europe's Catastrophe by Leon Trotsky Hope For Jobs From Arms Drive Is Illusion, CIO Shows Behind the Lines -Hitler Victory Heads World Toward Greater Wars Between Totalitarian Blocs by George Stern Settlement Favors General Motors Stalin Moves into Baltic Countries by Felix Morrow Stalinist Band Arrested for Trotsky Attack -Mexican Police Say Case Is Solved As One Confesses Workers' Forum Air King Strikers Appeal to Membership of Local Three Stalinist Mum on Jingo Resolutions In Auto Unions Cafeteria Local By–Elections Due to Be Held Tuesday Against Whom Is the Anti-Alien Drive Really Being Directed? Only Two Weeks To Go In Appeal Drive! Scoreboard Selling the Appeal The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman Harrington Warns Arms Drive Won't Help Cut Unemployment Story of Norway's Last Days His Opportunism Leads Lovestone to Pro–Ally Camp Two "Peace" Parties Patrioteers Democracy Defined Price of Patriotism Stab in the Back by Barton (Political Cartoon) Anti-Alien Prejudice Only Plays the Bosses' Game by Sam Marcy How Are Workers to Fight Against Hitlerism? By Albert Goldman 26 Jun. 29, 1940 Fourth International Meets; Issues Anti-War Manifesto---See Page 3 -Emergency Conferences Is Held Boss Parties Agree on Conscription -Stalinists Confess Attempt to Kill Trotsky * Enlistment Lag Forces Compulsion * Mexican Police Announce Confessions From Band of GPU Assassins -Body of Sheldon Harte, Trotsky Secretary, Is Found, Spiking Stalinist Attempt To Implicate Him As Accomplice Behind the Lines -Withdrawal of U.S. Fleet From Pacific Heralds Abandonment of Asia by George Stern The S.W.P. Salutes Sheldon Harte -A Statement by the National Committee, Socialist Workers Party FDR Picked Right Man for the Job The Negro Question "Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman War! It's Wonderful (Chart showing the increases in corporate profits) Mpls. Labor Movement Fights War Drive Seniority Rights In New Union Contracts Protected In War Workers' Forum Toledo Bakery Union Stands Against War New York Cops Club Pickets at Air King Cops Club Air King Pickets (Photograph of cops clubbing pickets outside the Air King Radio Corporation plant) Militant Cafeteria Workers Defeat Stalinist Candidate Anti-Alien Drive Revival of Palmer Raids by Matthew Roan Imperialist War and the Proletarian World Revolution (Manifesto of the Fourth International, adopted at the Emergency Conference) Only the Worker Can Restore Peace to a Warring World We Must Help Workers of U.S.S.R. to Overthrow Stalin Second and Third Internationals Lead Workers Only to Disaster The Fourth International Sounds the Call to Struggle! Speed Appeal Funds Scoreboard An Anti-Labor Bill WPA Purge Christian Front.... Stalinist G.P.U./Sheldon Harte (Political Cartoon) Would Revolution Let the Enemy Invade U.S.? by Albert Goldman 27 Jul. 6, 1940 Willkie Is an Open Challenge to Labor * Midwestern Workers Know All about Willkie -His Vicious Anti-Labor Record Is His Recommendation to the Bosses * Big Business Openly Backs GOP Candidate -Foreign Policy Same As Roosevelt's; Offers Big Stick by Albert Goldman Harte Was Murdered During or After the GPU Attack on Trotsky -May 25 Set As Day Youth Was Killed -GPU Slander Against Trotsky's Secretary Discouraged Search for His Body; Found in Search for Arms and Uniforms of Attackers Sheldon Harte (Photograph) GPU Tried to Cover Murder with Slander by Leon Trotsky Four Drivers Confess Roles in Shooting -Total Number of GPU Confessions Brought Now to Eight Behind the Lines -Japan Takes First Steps Toward Carving Out Its New Sphere by George Stern Coolie Wages for Workers on Defense Jobs Flint Militants Fight Back at Jingo Campaign -Blasted As Company-Inspired Drive to Smash Unions Strike Weapon Surrendered in G.M. Contract -Union Leaders Ram Pact Down Throats of Auto Workers -Use "National Emergency" To Put Over Settlement Which Binds Them to Give Up Strikes Conservatives Dominate Farmer-Labor Convention, Dictating Its Platform by Carl O'Shea Selling the Appeal Wall Street Drops Plenty in Europe If Hitler Wins Smith Bill Is Passed: Hits at All Labor -Anti-Alien Act Cloaks Vicious Weapons Against Unions Lewis' Politics Bolder But Same "Run-a-Round" as Green's by Farrell Dobbs The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman Fourth International Conference -Resolution on S.W.P. Internal Struggle Haikys Identified as GPU Chieftain in Mexico Capital Drives Women Out of Home to Industry by Antoinette F. Konikow, M.D. Patriotism at a Price Lewis and Wheeler The Voorhis Bill State of the Nation Patriotism "Nation" Backs GPU, Articles by Leon Trotsky and Joseph Hansen After Hitler's Conquest of France--What Next? by L. Lund Rumania Move May Herald Stalin's Policy Switch by Albert Goldman 28 Jul. 13, 1940 French "Democrats" Turn Fascist -Only Workers Can Protect Freedom -"Liberty, Equality, Fraternity" Thrown Overboard Without a Splash, Teaching Us Not to Trust Boss Politicians Communist Int'l Preparing to Abandon "Anti"-War Policy; We Must Fight in Support of Wall Street's Imperialism by Felix Morrow Behind the Lines -Hints of Appeasement Begin to Come From Roosevelt's Horse's Mouth by George Stern Gov't Taking Applications in Job-Training "Locked-Out" Generation Flood Employment Stations Demand Decent Pay for "Defense" Jobs! Stalinists in Alibi Hunt for Trotsky Attack -C.P. Members Acted "Personally," Says C.P. Statement Lynch Mob Leaders Named, Terror Reigns Workers' Forum Trade Unions Urged To Start Military Training Under Its Control "National Emergency" A Good Excuse for Anti-Labor Laws What Sailors Are Thinking About the War by G. Lord Party statement On Press-Org. Fund Scoreboard Need of Labor Party Seen in Ohio The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with A Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman What Really Happened in France? -The "New Leader" Invents Some Facts to Fit Its Theory of Democracy by Felix Morrow "We Feared You More Than We Feared Hitler" by Fitzpatrick in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch (Political Cartoon) Will Stalin Try to Seize the Dardanelles? By Albert Goldman A Bitter Lesson For Labor Learn From Workers' Plattsburgs! The New New Deal (Political Cartoon) Christian Fronters Boast How They Fixed Treason Trial by Sam Marcy CIO Organizers Seized As "Fifth Column" Willkie Belongs to Inner Circle of Wall Street by Albert Goldman Klan Praises Roosevelt 29 Jul. 20, 1940 Funds Are Needed to Safeguard Trotsky from Further Attack -Defense of House Being Organized -Cannon and Dobbs Issue Appeal to Party and Sympathizers to Help Finance New Arrangement in Coyoacan Democrats Offer Us Four More Years of Crisis, Unemployment -Roosevelt Named For 3rd Term Try -Democratic Convention Suddenly Soft-Pedals Administration's War Policies As Obedient Delegates Obey Orders by Felix Morrow Canadian Seamen's Union Head Still Jailed Incommunicado Havana Meet Asked to Aid Refugees Auto Union Convention Spotlights Weaknesses -UAW Failed to Carry out Key Organizing Campaign in Ford and Elsewhere (Two different articles under the same headlines) Chicago Makes Room for Democrats CIO Die Casters in 3rd Week Of Strike at Cleveland Plant Sailors Gain Increases in New Contract -Secure Raises Despite Sell-out by National Maritime Union Workers' Forum Labor In Minneapolis Observes The First Anniversary of WPA Strike What the Last War Taught Some American Workers by Marvel Scholl Selling the Appeal Bakery Drivers Win Six-Weeks Strike in Ohio Fifth Column Hysteria Running Riot in Ohio The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman Behind the Lines -British Maneuver to Stave Off Japanese Action Before German Assault by George Stern Youth Congress Shows Stalinists Preparing to Drop "Anti-War" Line Will Workers Vote For Roosevelt? Social Democrats Try Hard to Blur Lessons of France by Felix Morrow What FDR Really Said About Sending Men Japan Hires O'Ryan Stalinist Fakery In the World of Labor by Paul G. Stevens USSR Closed to Refugees---As Stalinist "Weep" For Them by Ruth Jeffrey Workers Cannot Be Isolationist With Regard to War by Albert Goldman 30 Jul. 27, 1940 U.S. Seeks Hemispheric Control * Nazi and U.S. Groups Near Civil War in Argentina -British Lackeys Turn to U.S. Master, While Native and German Fascists Seek Rapprochement with Germany by Quebracho * Havana Is First Move In Plan -Economic Proposals Will Be Followed By Armed Forces by Sam Marcy Auto Union Convention Opening in St. Louis -An Honest Account of Leadership's Record During the Last Year Would Be a Tale of Do-Nothing Policies Behind the Lines -Stalin Flip-Flop Awaits Battle of Britain by George Stern Militant Strike Of Die Casters Lost by Leaders -Workers Wanted to Fight On, But Not Stalinist Leaders What Will John L. Lewis Do About His Proven Charges Against FDR? Workers' Forum Phil Murray, Steel Bosses, All Democrats--Whose Voice Does Their Party Listen To? By Farrell Dobbs "Worst Repression in 20 Yrs" Says Civil Liberties Union Soviet Ship Watched For Assailants Of Trotsky The Negro Question -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman Pacifist Fakery on Conscription -Bourgeois Pacifists Argue They Are Better Defenders Of Capitalism, Workers Object to Bourgeois Conscription But Should Learn Military Arts Sidney Hook: Recruiting Sergeant -The Professor Is a New, But Typical Convert To War by Felix Morrow Sovietization Of the Baltic Step Forward By Albert Goldman The "Anti-War" Plank Profitable Patriotism Third Term Tripe Stand on War and USSR Taken By Chinese Section -Resolution Blasts Those Who Will Not Defend the USSR (From Communist league of China, Section of the IV International, signed by S.S.P.) Yes, The French Popular Front Was Responsible by Albert Goldman 31 Aug. 3, 1940 Labor Has Answered to Conscription! -Workers Cannot Agree to Control by Dictatorial Army Officer Caste Auto Union Convention Opens; Dull Beginning Is Symbolic -Union Leadership Very Much Satisfied With Itself; But Stagnation Of the Union Doesn't Please Delegates Aircraft Plant Workers Vote for Auto Union Court Upholds FBI's Frameup of Teamsters -7 Midwest Drivers Union Leaders Must Serve 2-Year Terms For Union Activity U.S. Gets Latin-America's OK On Seizing British Colonies -Seizure of Latin-American Investments Of British "Ally" Is Main Discussion Point Of Secret Sessions At Havana by Sam Marcy New Jersey in the 1940 Elections -The Hague Ticket by Thomas Mayes Analysis of Conscription Bill Shows Anti-Labor Aims -Bill Gives No Guarantees For Return of Jobs; Rewards Finks With Exemptions; Sets Up Strikebreaking "Home Guards" Lehman Plans New Police System to Replace Guard as Anti-Labor Body Where You Can Buy The "Appeal" At New York City News-Stands Food Workers' Paper Warns That Cry Of "Fifth Column" Is Prelude to Union-Busting Selling the Appeal The Negro Struggle -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman (A discussion of the 30th annual report of the N.A.A.C.P. by H. Williams) We'll Never Forget August 4, 1914 -That Was the Day When the Second International First Delivered the Workers to the War-Makers, Lenin Taught Us the Lessons of That Day Behind the Lines -U.S. Embargo Move Against Japan A Bargaining Move For Indies Tin by George Stern "Fourth International" Out For Aug., Feature Story of Attempt on Trotsky Private Armies Are Growing Too Fast, Says Jersey Gov. Attacker of Trotsky, Hiding Sends "Statement" To Press More Evidence On the French Capitulation Arming the Workers J.P. Morgan's Refugees Which Is the Crime? Conscientious Objector War Deal Easy on the Rich; Doesn't Try to Draft Wealth by W.F.W. Difference Between Imperialisms? Yes, But Not Decisive by Albert Goldman 32 Aug. 10, 1940 Stalin Still Hitler's Vassal, Writes Trotsky by Leon Trotsky SUP Head Fights Conscription Bill Behind the Lines -A Change in Hitler's Time Table of Blitzkrieg by George Stern Conscription Debate Opens Labor' s Voice Still Unheard -CIO and AFL Merely Echo Demagogues Like Wheeler -Proposed Alternative of "Voluntary Enlistment" Is No Better Than Conscription; Workers Want Neither Our Own Kind of Military Training! by Barton (Political Cartoon) Military Training---Under Union Control Stalinists Cry "Alien" at Cafeteria Local 302 Man Workers' Forum Jersey Okie Says Conditions Here Are As Bad As in the South 6-Hour Day Would Boost Steel Employment One-Third by Farrell Dobbs New Jersey in the 1940 Elections (Part II, "The Grand Old Party") Form Union Defense Guards To Military Training by Carl O'Shea David Lasser Didn't Know It Was Loaded Batista, Aided By His Stalinist Lackeys Gets Himself "Elected" Cuba's President Appeasement Likely Until U.S. War Machine Is Ready Profit Demand Holds up Arms Program Who Is Responsible? Poor Aren't Paytriots GPU-Made News Trotsky Nails Talk Of Almazan "Plot" by Leon Trotsky Ortiz Retreats; Denies He Was Quoted Correctly Havana Parley Failed to Meet Hemisphere Economic Problem by Sam Marcy Against Capitalist Military Training Conscription Bills by Albert Goldman 33 Aug. 17, 1940 SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE SOCIALIST APPEAL PUBLISHING ASS'N Editorial Board: Felix Morrow, Albert Goldman General Manager: Ruth Jeffrey Labor's Answer to Conscription --- A New Pamphlet by Felix Morrow Draft Debate Is a Sham! -Senatorial "Opponents" Are Yelling For Millions of Enlistments As "Alternative" -Capitalist Army No Place For Workers' Military Training -We Are for Military Training-- But Only Under the Control of the Trade Unions Ohio Unions Clash Over Auto Plant -Fight Between CIO and AFL Pleases Toledo Bosses New UAW Executive Reflects Lewis-Hillman Split in CIO US Imperialism Made Gains at Havana Workers' Forum Auto Convention Failed to Solve Any Of the Union's Pressing Problems Trade Union Notes by Farrell Dobbs Selling the Appeal British Give Way to Japan On Asia Front by George Stern The National Defense Lie -The Morgan-DuPont Defense Council Is No Partner To the American Workers by Sam Marcy An Anti-Labor Clown Tries Red-Baiting by Mark Knight Somebody's Lying The Army's Politics Lundeen's Party GPU's Own Agents Will "Confess" Link with Trotsky, He Predicts After Burnham--Macdonald by Leon Trotsky (From a letter to a friend) What Will Happen to the Union Drive in Steel? By Farrell Dobbs Answering A Query On Our Draft Stand by Albert Goldman 34 Aug. 24, 1940 Trotsky's Final Message: Go Forward! (Headline above Masthead) WE BRAND STALIN AS THE MURDERER OF TROTSKY -Trotsky's Fight Goes On Under The Banner Of The Fourth International -Death Follows Brutal Attack Leon Trotsky 1879-1940 (Obituary) Fight Now As Never Before, Comrades! -Statement of the National Committee There's Only One Way To Stop The Arms Profiteers -An Editorial May Bill Pretends to Protect Homes of Conscripts---But Does Not -Conscript's Family As Unprotected As Without This Bill Jack Maloney and Lou Miller Begin Federal Prison Terms -Lou Miller Writes Inspiring Letter To Farrell Dobbs Sidney Hillman Working With Green For "Unity" -AFL's About-Face on Smith Amendments May Be Part of Deal With Roosevelt Labor Needs Own "Home Defense" Guards! Trade Union Notes by Farrell Dobbs Farewell, Leon Trotsky The Biography of Trotsky Is Part of World History Trotsky with Lenin and Kamenev in the Days of the Civil War and Trotsky addressing the Third Congress of the Comintern (Photographs) Leon Trotsky and his lifelong comrade and companion, Natalia Sedov Trotsky (Photograph) Stalin's Murders Form Long Roll Now Leon Sedov (Photograph) Drafted Men Keep Seniority Under New Contract Goodbye, Old Man Natalia The Written Heritage Why The GPU Used This Method To Kill Trotsky Police Hold GPU Agents For Previous Attack Do Men Enlist in the Army Voluntarily? By Albert Goldman 35 Aug 31, 1940 Jackson "Confession" Shows GPU Hand in Trotsky Murder -Follows Familiar Pattern Of The Moscow Trials -Letter Found On Assassin Sounds Like A Page Out Of The Moscow Trial Record Trotsky Memorial Meetings This Week Trotsky, the warrior of the workers' revolution, as commander of the Red Army in 1918-1922 (Photograph) In Honor of Leon Trotsky (3 photographs of throngs in Mexico honoring Trotsky and a memorial speech by Albert Goldman, Trotsky's attorney) Chilean Workers Denounce Stalin As the Murderer Trotsky's Body Cremated, U.S. Refused Entry -100,000 Workers and Peasants Honor Body Workers' Forum Mpls. Unions Demand Military Training Controlled by Workers Selling the Appeal What Methods Shall The Unions Follow In Steel? by Farrell Dobbs General Motors Speed-Up Is "Patriotism" Trotsky's Last March Trotsky and his son Lyova - Leon Sedov (Photograph) Text of Jackson "Confession" Klement "Letter" Also Pointed to the GPU's Guilt in Murder Rudolph Klement (Photograph) Trotsky Foresaw His Assassins Would Use "Trotskyist" Label Salutes to Trotsky From the Socialist Labor Party From the International Workers' Front From the Independent Labor League From the Socialist Union Party Goldman's Funeral Address Trotsky's Last Word to Workers of USSR From All Corners (Messages received from offices of the Socialist Workers Party around the world) 36 Sep. 6, 1940 GPU Trying to "Liquidate" Killer of Trotsky to Keep Him from Talking Goldman Warns GPU Is Now After Its Own Agent To Prevent "Break" At Trial Clenched Fists Bid Farewell To Trotsky -More Than 1,500 At Memorial Meeting New York Workers Honor Trotsky (Photograph) Assassin's Story Falters Under Examination Cardenas Points At Stalinists As Killers Trotsky Honored His Pledge of Asylum, Cardenas Affirmed To the Memory of the Old Man -Speech Delivered at Trotsky Memorial Meeting, New York, Aug. 28, 1940 by James P. Cannon Capitalist Press Muddies Trotsky In Death, As It Fought Him in Life by George Stern The Lesser Known Trotsky (Photograph of Trotsky at a picnic with his grandson Seva) Workers' Forum Our Australian Comrades Fight Despite Government Ban Assassin Was In May 24 Attempt Says Mexican Government Paper Flint Auto Workers Fight Bosses' Speed-Up -Angry Protests Meet Program Of Intimidation Workers Want Union Control of Military Training by Carl O'Shea Grace Carlson Is Full-Time Party Worker Now Grace Carlson (Photograph) Behind the Lines -Partitioning of Rumania Done Without Stalin's Consent by George Stern Max Geldman Is Chicago Speaker Cannon Speaks At Boston Meeting Trotsky Memorial In Los Angeles Attended by 300 Newark Meeting Minneapolis And St. Paul Meeting Red-Baiting Drive Dominates New York AFL Convention 37 Sep. 14, 1940 Flint Auto Workers Ready to Strike -One Week Deadline Set for Grievance Natalia Testifies Jackson Saw Trotsky Only Twice In His Private Office -Believes He Led Attackers On May 24 "Frank Jackson" (Two Photographs of Trotsky's Assassin) Belgian Legation Stamps Jackson's Claims To Be a Belgian as Falsehoods Deal With Britain Heralds U.S. Drive -Acquisition of Bases Marks Entry of U.S. Imperialism Into Expansionist Race Sailors Get Chance To Express Opinion of Allies Committee Behind the Lines -Anglo-American Deal Gives Japan Pause in Far Eastern Grabs by George Stern Fascist Judge Heads Inquiry Into "Fifth Column" at Flint Workers' Forum Convention of CIO Electrical Workers Shows Decrease of Stalinist Influence by Al Martin Trotsky Memorial Meetings In Detroit, Cleveland, Etc. -Stevens Speaks in Cleveland Preis Speaks In Flint And Toledo Detroit Meeting Success Despite Move To Block It Selling the Appeal Argentina Land Scandal Exploited by Fascists by Quebracho Charles Cooke (Obituary) The Negro Struggle -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman C.P. Lies on Trotsky Murder Exposed; Daily Worker Manufactures "Statement" * Goldman Shows How Lie Machine of G.P.U. Is Operated * Stalinist Organ Attributes Quotation To Mexican Labor Confederation Which Is Proved To Be a Fabrication by Walter Rourke Trotsky's Guards Would Give Lives To Keep Assassin Alive -- To Talk by E. Anderson Housing Crisis To Be Part of War Boom Race Riot Danger In Toledo Government Report Shows Profits On Arms Dealing Are Soaring Sky-High by Sam Marcy Crisis in Auto Plants Hershel Grynzspan Browder's Alibi Stalin's New Labor Laws -Longer Work-Week, Direct Wage Cuts, Chaining the Workers To the Factories Like Industrial Serfs; But the Younger Generation Leads A Bitter Resistance to the New Laws by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] More Messages On the Death Of Leon Trotsky 38 Sep. 21, 1940 Stalin's New Purge--The First Account Published Anywhere -Purges the Majority of Trade Unions' Officials -Kremlin's Henchmen, Living Like An Upper Class, Have Been Devouring Workers' Funds For Their Own Purposes by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Flint Auto Workers Taking Strike Vote -Fisher Body Fight Is For Showdown -But Company Maneuvers to Push AFL–CIO Fight Into Foreground and to Shove the Really Basic Issues Out of the Picture Trotsky Assassin Is Questioned -Covers GPU Trail By Refusing to Answer Questions Natalia's Letter To Cardenas S.W.P. Plenum--Conference Opens Friday in Chicago U.S. Senatorial Candidate in Minnesota Is Grace Carlson Dr. Grace Carlson (Photograph) Minor Strikes in Auto Towns Show the Pot Is Simmering Workers' Forum Here Are Some of the Anti-Labor Clauses in Roosevelt's Conscription Law Labor Control of Military Training Debated by Union Air King Strike Is Over, Judge Smothered It Worker Insists We Must Predict That U.S.-Soviet Pact Is Coming John Brooks Wheelwright (Obituary) Jobless Negro Lad Tries To Get into the U.S. Army... Selling the Appeal The Negro Struggle -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Robert L. Birchman Siqueiros, Leader of May 24 Attempt On Trotsky, Defends His Foul Deed Sidney Hillman -Today He Is the Chief Lieutenant Of the Bosses in Labor's Ranks The Chinese Get a Lesson In Democracy by George Stern On Conscription Moscow's Blackout "Draft Wealth" Item in Draft Law Is a Fraud by Sam Marcy 39 Sep 28, 1940 N.J. Survey Shows Workers Want Union Control of Military Training -Approve Enactment of Conscription, But Also Favor Union Control of It -Newark S.W.P. Polls Representative Body of Workers To Get Views on Training by George Breitman Cal. Bosses Want to Stop "Labor Rows" -Drive Against Unions On Pretext of "National Defense" Once Again -Who "Destroyed" France? Auto Locals in Flint Prepare to Fight G.M. Capitalist Greed Was Cause Of Hercules Powder Tragedy S.W.P. Plenum Opening This Week in Chicago Coffins Are Just Part of the Army's "Many Gadgets" Workers' Forum St. Paul Union Paper Blasts Union Chiefs in Government Minn. Federation Fights For Anti-Labor Law Repeal C.P. Helped Elect Olson, He's Outlawing Them Now Steel Workers Use "Quickies" To Win Demands -Victory at Republic Steel in Youngstown Is Latest Example 100% Profit Union Conditions in the Army Is Only Part of Labor's Need The Marxist School -Fall Term 1940 The Negro Struggle -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Albert Parker Mexico after the Elections -- by Grandizo Munis -Danger of Reactionary Coup Grows, Aided By Corrupt Stalinist-Toledana Methods Negro Sharecropper Facing Trial For Murder of Boss Communist League of China Honors Memory of Trotsky (From Executive Committee, Communist League of China, Section of the IV International, Li Fu-Jen) Has Mike Gold Made His Last Blunder? The Workers Will Not Tolerate a CIO Split Equality in Wartime? The Crisis in Soviet Agriculture -Reveal Once More Character of Regime -Stalin's Latest Decrees Against Peasants Japanese Move to Checkmate Anglo-US Deal 40 Oct 5, 1940 Pact Means U.S. War In Two Oceans -Nazi–Japan Alliance Has USSR in Its Pincers -Soviet Union Now Faces Threat on Two Frontiers Which Stalin Thought He Had Eliminated Parley Over Flint Firings Dragging On -General Motors Stalls To Avert Walk-Out In Flint Plants Two Jailed Drivers Union Leaders Now Cleared by Court Program to Break Labor's Back Is Drafted By Leading Economists Of The Country Proletarian Military Policy Is Adopted At Socialist Workers Party Chicago Conference -Trotsky Memorial Fund Launched by Delegates -Express Determination of the Party To Carry Out Trotsky's Final Injunction to Go Forward SWP Protests Effort to Ban CP From Ballot -Party in California Fights Issue of Civil Rights New State Guard Units Are Organized To Break Strikes I.B.E.W. Local 3 Leaders Jailed in Strikebreaking Move S.W.P. Resolution On Proletarian Military Policy -Adopted Plenum-Conference Held in Chicago, September 27 to 29 Plenum-Conference Resolution -On the 1940 Elections Plenum-Conference Resolution -On the Shachtman-Abern Group "Fourth International" Trotsky Memorial Issue Out Next Week Toledano out As Mexican Labor Chief The Negro Struggle -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Albert Parker (Continued from last week) Organize Ford: This Is Still the Biggest Job in Auto by John Adamson Negro Condemned to Death for Murdering His White Boss What Officer Rule Means In the Army, Letter from Eugene Varlin A Military Policy Stalin's "Victories" SWOC "Leadership" The New Purge In The Soviet Union -Extends Once More Into Industry As a New Caste of Generals Is Created By Stalin by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Pivert Swaps Courtesies With Gen. DeGaulle By J. Gerland 41 Oct 12, 1940 False Passport of the Assassin of Leon Trotsky Traced To GPU -It Belonged To A Loyalist Soldier In Spanish War Another Stalinist Jailed For Attack on Leon Trotsky On the War Fronts by George Stern For Military Training---Under Control Of Unions! Local 544 Defeats Anti-Union Suit -Judge Concedes Baselessness Of Case Against Drivers Union in Minneapolis All-India Congress Reports Vicious Repressions Olson Bars Stalinists from California Ballot -Socialist Workers Party Offers United Front to Fight Ban Success Story Auto Workers Strike Midland Steel Plant -Key Auto Parts Factory in Cleveland Is Closed Down by Militant Picket Line Hillman Moving Into Flint Auto Workers' Fight With G.M. Military Policy of the Proletariat -Speech by James P. Cannon At Chicago Conference of SWP James P. Cannon (Photograph) The Negro Struggle -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Albert Parker S.W.P. Candidate For U.S. Senate, Grace Carlson, Goes On Minnesota Ballot Grace Carlson, S.W.P. Candidate In Minnesota Senatorial Race (Photograph) Child Labor Is Revived by Stalin French Socialist Support the Petain Government No Minimum Wage For Puerto Rico Architectural Note Nazi Pressure Outlaws Our Swiss Comrades West Coast Firemen Go Out On Strike -Steam Schooners Tied Up By Walkout It's Up to the CIO Congratulations to 544 The Sky's the Limit Butler's Edict 42 Oct. 19, 1940 Draft Will Take One Out of Three -Demand That Military Training Be Under Trade Union Control! -Unions Must Oppose Open Shop In The Army, As in Industry -First Experiences of National Guardsmen, Just Inducted, Shows Necessity for Union Protection of Conscripts Negroes Repudiate Jim Crow Army Policy of Roosevelt -Charge White House Statement Quoted Them as Agreeing To Segregation, When They Had Really Denounced It Unions Discuss Need of Union Rights In Army Undertakers Work Auto Union Is Aroused by GM Attacks -Militants Continue To Demand Action On General Motors West Coast Schooners Tied Up -Firemen's Strike Is Followed By Cooks; Sailors Locked Out Fort Dix Guardsmen Bitter About Pay And High Prices Sailors Hear Families Are in Dire Want -Officials Violate Promises To Help Their Dependents Midland Steel Strikers Are Victorious Siqueiros, Who Led Gang That Attacked Trotsky, Indicted On the War Fronts by George Stern Bethlehem Strikers Return To Work The Day "New" Policy Is Announced! Crucible Cranemen Win Strike For Wage Rise Breitman Hits Barbour On Negro Issues On the Ballot! (Photograph of Dr. Grace Carlson, Socialist Workers Party Candidate for U.S. Senator in Minnesota and C. Johnson, campaign manager) Breitman's Newark Election Campaign Stirs Negro Worker Why the SWP Runs Only One Candidate Why We Are Supporting No Candidate for President The Stalinists and the United Front -Speech of James P. Cannon At Chicago SWP Conference The Negro Struggle -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Albert Parker Workers' Power Alone Cannot Defeat Fascism -France's Fate Shows That "Democrats" Cannot Lead Fight Against Fascism by J. Gerland Attorney for Trotsky's Widow Blasts Story of GPU Assassin by Albert Goldman John Brown's Ideas Go Marching On by J. Ingram Our Military Policy Covering Up Hillman No Home Guards! The Ford Decision Who Owns This Country? How the Negroes in the South View the Army Draft (From the Baltimore Afro-American, Negro weekly, Aug. 31) Trotsky Memorial Fund -Branch Pledges 43 Oct. 26, 1940 Draft Boards Are Packed With Wall Street Stooges -Trade Unions Protest Against the Appointment Of Anti-Labor Men on All Local Boards Park Avenue Socialites Appointed in New York Labor's Policy toward the Draft Boards -An Editorial Cromwell Is Anti-Labor, Says L.N.P.L. -Which Is One More Good Reason To Vote for Breitman Mein Kampf--U.S. Style Hillman Buries CIO Plea on War Orders Navy Did Not Let Any Union Shop Contracts! Boat Firm Nets Large War Orders While Using Yellow Dog Contract Many Homeless Turn Up For Draft Register Workers' Forum Larry Murphy (Obituary) Penn. Joads Victorious In "Blitz-Strike" SWP Candidate On Minneapolis Radio -Funds for 3 Radio Programs Provided By Friends Food Store Men Strike Chains In Four States -20,000 Butchers and Clerks Have Closed Down Their Shops United Front to Defend C.P. in Calif. Is Asked -Socialist Workers Party Offers Aid in Fighting Ban Trotsky Memorial Fund Fire Prevention Teachers Made Quite A Bonfire! James P. Cannon's Summary Speech on Military Policy The Negro Struggle -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded" --Karl Marx by Albert Parker Natalia Trotsky Answers a Foul Slander (Letter to J.R. Johnson) Leader of May 24 Attack on Trotsky Admits Close C.P. Connections Negro Labor Head Jailed by Britain Some More Southern Chivalry Understatement of the Week Our Military Policy London's Not so Bad Pacifist Clap-Trap Our Election Policy You Said It! Remember These "Daily Worker" Stories? (Photographs "Of Headlines from the Daily Worker" justifying the Hitler-Stalin Pact) Soviet Youth in Forefront of Increasing Mass Unrest by John G Wright [Joseph Vanzler] (Fifth in a series of articles about the present crisis in the Soviet Union) Hillman Plays Judas In Arms Contract Fight by Art Preis 44 Nov. 2, 1940 The Way of Lenin and Trotsky Is Still the Only Way Out! -23 Years of the Russian Revolution Lewis Does It Again; This Time for the Republicans -Deals Blow to Labor's Freedom War Scene Shifts To Mediterranean Logic of the "Statesman" of Labor Negroes Good Enough to Draft But Not to Vote, says Governor "Neither To Laugh Nor To Weep" As You Go to the Polls -An Editorial Workers' Forum Fort Dix Soldiers Win Demand For Better Chow SWP Broadcast to Minnesota Workers -Grace Carlson, Candidate for Senator, Puts Our Military Program on the Air Sugaring The Draft Stalinists Support Pro-Willkie Stand of John L. Lewis Hillman Merely Helped to Break Boeing Strike Coast C.P. Members Learn Of United Front Refusal Trotsky Memorial Fund The Negro Struggle -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Albert Parker Ten Days That Shook The World by Lidia Beidel Leon Trotsky, 1879-1940 (Photograph) V.I. Lenin, 1870-1924 (Drawing) A Union Paper On Military Training (Reprinted by The Northwest Organizer, Weekly Organ of the Minneapolis Teamsters Joint Council) Lewis Shifts Parties--But Not Basic Line -Support of Willkie, Like Support of Roosevelt, Is Betrayal of Interests of the American Working Class by Joseph Hansen The Main Question Significant Words Hands Off the C.P. Leon Trotsky and the Anniversary of October by Albert Goldman An Army Major Tell Some Truths by Art Preis 45 Nov. 9, 1940 Wall Street Wins Another Election * No Labor Party on National Ballot -Third Term Heralds Beginning of Basic Changes in Politics * Carlson Campaign in Minnesota Points the Way -Labor's Only Road Is Organization of Independent Party West Coast Ship Tie-Up Still Firm Greek Resistance Slows Down Italians -Japanese Withdraw Forces in South Part of China by George Stern Training Camp News Blocked By Censorship Trotsky on the GPU (Nov. issue of "Fourth International") Electric Union Wins Leviton NLRB Election Union Leaflets Bring Arrests At Ford Plant Bethlehem Steel Blasts Lewis' Hope For "Deal" Anti-Picketing Statute Void in Oregon Wall Street Profits Soar Negro Sailors Put In Brig Workers' Forum Trotsky Memorial Fund Stalinist Henchmen Follow Lewis In Giving Support to Willkie by Lidia Bydell [Spelled "Beidel" in issue #44, 1940] Negro Resolution on War (Adopted by The Political Committee of the Socialist Workers Party) Selling The Appeal "National Defense" Costs The Negro Struggle -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Albert Parker Nat Turner Rebellion Anniversary -Negro Slave Led Revolt by William Dixon Boss War Brutally Exploits Women Workers in Factories by Mary Dante Draft Health Bad, Medical Report Shows by Lidia Bydell Dr. Ruby Dies (Obituary of Dr. Jonas Ruby) Third Term Negro Doctors Barred Bosses' Man Worried End Secret Diplomacy Bourbons Shelve Bill Roosevelt and Wall St. -The Background and Future of a Third-Term President; Bosses Use F.D.R. to Lure Workers to War and Reaction by Art Preis Go Forward -Paralyzing Poison From the Ivory Tower Of Pacifism by Joseph Hansen Rubber Strike Victorious J.P. Morgan's Errand Boy 46 Nov 16, 1940 "National Unity" Hides Blow At Labor -War Drive Pushed "Full Speed" Ahead * Wall Street Urges "National Unity" At Labor Expense * War Crisis Brings FDR Intervention In Latin America Minnesota Vote 5,743 for Carlson -Anti-War Stand Gains Lead Among Minorities by Carl O'Shea Flint, 1937 --- It's Still the Only Answer (Photograph of labor action) Flint G.M. Conflict Halted -UAW Official Sanction Reprisals Upon Union Militants Ford Gets Big War Order Day After FDR's Re-Election Australian Munitions Workers Call Quickie Strike Getting Big-Hearted Stalinist Change Hammer and Sickle For Spade and Hoe Molotov Pays Courtesy Call On Hitlerites Negro Sailors Are Still in the Brig Workers' Forum Steel Workers Use "Quickie" Tactic to Win Job Training Rights Denied Negro Youths Negro Appointed to Higher Rank in Armed Forces Police Raid Office Seize Trotskyist Literature A.L.P. Doubles Vote of 1936 In New York Rapid Expansion of Army Follows Draft Lottery Masses Favor Conscription Poll Shows We Love Our Boss Bad Health Has America Worried Natalia Trotsky Greeted on Nov. 7 Draftee Jobs Guaranteed Draft Head Alleges Soldiers at Fort Dix Gain Rise in Their Wages Latin American Notes Trade Union Notes by Farrell Dobbs Steel Profits Soar The Negro Struggle -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Albert Parker War Orders Policy Hit 721 AFL Officials Protest Contracts To NLRA Violators Avoiding Class I-A "Why?" Query Draftees As They Filed Past Oehlerite Paper Arbitrarily Banned by Authorities Society Notes Fourth International Features Trotsky Article Long Time No See! Trotsky Memorial Fund Join the Army to Learn a Trade Recruiters Wax Poetic in Film Blurb Horror Item Encouraging Vote Professor Spills Beans Short Short Story Moscow Celebrates With Bombs Roosevelt and Wall St. -Roosevelt Planned War Program From First Term On; Economic Crisis Forces Move to Aid Big Business by Art Preis (Part II) Go Forward -Prediction of Trotsky A Triumph Of Marxist Analysis by Joseph Hansen 47 Nov. 23, 1940 Industrial Unionism Upheld by CIO -Convention Hits AFL Conditions Airplane Workers Going Strike -Mass Picket Lines Call For Cut In Boss Profits Unity---But Unity to Benefit Labor -An Editorial G.P.U. Assassin of Trotsky -"Frank Jacson" alias "Jacques Mornard" (Photographs) Siqueiros Held in Penitentiary Green for Unity on His Terms Murder, Inc. --- by Don Dore First Results of Our Military Policy by James P. Cannon LaGuardia Hits Right to Strike Workers' Forum Soldiers Must Buy New Uniforms Out of $21 Pay Maritime Union Sign Agreement -Stalinist Influence Disrupts United Labor Front "National Unity" (Photograph of a lynching victim) Clerks and Butchers Win By United Strike Action Judges Arrest Judges In Election Fraud Cases Captain Laughs at Idea Men Freeze In Tents Defend Jailed Negro Sailors! Hunting Season in Michigan Brings Crisis in Auto by Jules Geller Trade Union Notes by Farrell Dobbs The Negro Struggle -"Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Albert Parker Defense for Waller Asks Aid -Negro Sharecropper in Virginia Faces Execution What's in a Name? Labor Should Work 10 to 12 Hour Day Declares Millis School for Capitalist Generals by Eugene Varlin On the War Fronts by George Stern Sam Gompers' Ghost Haunts Craft Chiefs Mr. Dies And "Sabotage" "You Can't Strike" Unknown Nationality By Inches Birmingham Buzzard Roosevelt and Wall St. -FDR Plans Same "50-50" Break for Labor and Coming War As Workers Received in the Last Imperialist Conflict by Art Preis (Part III) Wall Street Stooge (Photograph of FDR) Go Forward -Eight Professional Pacifists Seek Jail Term by Joseph Hansen 48 Nov 30, 1940 CIO Opens Road to Militant Struggle -Convention Upholds Industrial Unionism by Felix Morrow Minnesota Vote Tops Minorities -Final Returns Show Carlson Above CP And SP Combined by V.R. Dunne Vultee Strikers Point to Boss Profits (Photograph of mass picket lines at the Vultee airplane plant publicizing huge company profits through war contracts) Demand Freedom for Negro Sailors by Albert Parker Women Want to Join the Army Strike Wins Pay Raise At Vultee Murder for Profit -The Story behind the Explosions in the Chemical Plants by Don Dore Aircraft Profits Soar Skyward End of Rainbow Workers' Forum Stalinist Manager Fired for Excusing Absentees Minneapolis Sunday Forum Analyzes Workers' Vote Marxist School Finishes Successful Term in N.Y. Hitler Offers People Socialism and Dog Meat Militarism and Workers Rights by James P. Cannon (Part II) Trade Union Notes by Farrell Dobbs The Negro Struggle ""Labor with a White Skin Cannot Emancipate Itself Where Labor with a Black Skin Is Branded"--Karl Marx by Albert Parker Highlights of the C.I.O. Convention What Do They Expect? Trotsky Memorial Fund Society Notes Notebook of an Agitator by James P. Cannon Vultee Strike Tampico Incident Ominous Warning Cynical Propaganda Child Labor in USSR -Stalin Issues Decree Driving Soviet Children From School In Order to Create Larger Labor Reserve; Decree Retroactive by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Go Forward -Latin American Workers Face U.S. Imperialism by Joseph Hansen Crazy as a Fox 49 Dec. 7, 1940 Negroes Fight Phila. Police Terror -Cops Seized 600 In Street Raids -Boss Political Machine Took This Revenge For Refusal of Negroes To Support It in The Recent Elections Farmers Union Meets In St. Paul -4,000 to Attend Five-State Convention; Is Most Progressive Farm Organization AFL Convention Blocks Labor Unity By Hostility To Industrial Unions -Dubinsky Is a Sorry-Looking Figure As Craft Moguls Push Him Around by Art Preis Anti-Labor Police Chief Is Michigan Home Guard Head Sailors Firm In West Coast Ship Strike -Steamschooner Tie-up Deadlocked; Stalinist Aid Bosses On the War Fronts by George Stern Union Men Jailed in Strikes, Kept Out Of Drafted Army Negro Soldier Hits Jim Crow In Army Camp -Colored Troops Are Segregated In Many Phases of Camp Life Vultee Victory Bolsters Union Aircraft Drive -Boss Press Lies About Union's Gains; No Compulsory Arbitration In Contract "Voluntary" Wage Raises Follow Vultee Strike Happy Days in the Army "Silly and Unscientific" Workers' Forum Portrait of Trotsky At Whitney Museum Note For Wall Street Lenin, Trotsky and the First World War by James P. Cannon (Part III) Progressive Stand of the CIO Convention -It's Defense of Industrial Unionism Must Be Backed Wholeheartedly by Felix Morrow (Second in a series) Negro Delegates Jim Crowed by AFL Central Labor Body The Negro Struggle by Albert Parker Women Workers in the Last War -Now, Again, As the Men Face Death, The Women Face Factory Horrors by Mary Dante Natalia's Thanks to All Who Shared Her Grief by Natalia Sedov Trotsky New Union Problems, As Tool Industry Expands Capitalism Rules German Economy Trotsky Memorial Fund Military Arts for Workers in New Book -Review of "New Ways of War", by Tom Wintringham, Penguin Books by Carl O'Shea Watch Out for Rats! The Draftees' Health Not Red, But Yellow Why The Farmers Voted Against Roosevelt -They Repudiated The "New Deal" For the Same Reason That They Voted Against Hoover In 1932 by Peter Graves Many "Trotskyists" Reported Seized By Nazis in France Notebook of an Agitator -Union Boy Gets Raise by James P. Cannon 50 Dec. 14, 1940 Negro Sailors Ousted for Protest -13 Discharge; 2 Face Navy Trial -Seamen Who Exposed Vicious Jim Crow in Navy Get "Undesirable" Discharges "For the Good of the Service" by Albert Parker J.F. Finerty Joins Aid For Waller -Famous Attorney To Fight Execution Of Negro Sharecropper Court Ordered Denounced by Minneapolis Unions -Drivers Union Rejects Judge's Order To Remove Loyal Unionists From Office Houston Dairy Drivers Strike After Lockout -All Deliveries Stop As Milk Trust Tries To Stall Contract On the War Fronts by George Stern Nazis Arrest 90 Trotskyists in the Paris Region Phila. Bosses Try to Quiet Protest Storm -19 Cops, 2 Judges Transferred For Mass Negro Arrests Here's A New Angle On "National Defense" AFL-CIO Unite in Big Lumber Strike -45,000 Rival Union Men Join Hands to Wrest Wage Gains From Timber Lords Grace Carlson on National Tour Workers' Forum Our parties followed in Minnesota (Illustration of all votes by county in Minnesota for Grace Carlson for U.S. Senator) The "Socialist" Critics of the CIO -They Provide a Pseudo-Radical Alibi for Hillman and the AFL AFL Gave Undue Prominence To The Racketeering Issue -But Neither Dubinsky Nor the AFL Chieftains Took a Correct Working-Class Attitude Toward It by Art Preis Trotsky Memorial Fund Latest "Fourth International" Off the Press CP Asked to Debate by Minn. SWP Wasn't Meant to Kill Trotsky Says Leader of May Attack! By Walter Rourke The Negro Struggle by Albert Parker They Have Their Plattsburgs -It's Time the Workers Got Wise, And Demanded Workers Plattsburgs by Eugene Varlin Stalin Purges His Playwrights -Writing Plays in Stalin's Domain Is Dangerous Occupation by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] An Indictment Of Jim Crow in Army and Navy Unions Back Campaign For Refugee Relief British "Equality" A Correction Industrial Explosions Juicy War Contracts Just Ooze Fat Profits -Reporter Gets a Peek at Some of the Contracts-- They Give Away Everything Except the White House Linen Camacho Takes Office--And Turns to the Right by Walter Rourke Notebook of an Agitator -Finland and Greece by James P. Cannon 51 Dec. 21, 1940 Ford Union Drive at Crucial Stage -Many Thousands Boldly Join Up -But Ford Will Fight to the Death, and It Will Take More Than NLRB Elections to Beat Him; UAW Must Prepare to Fight Cafeteria Local Elects Militants -United Front Ticket In Local 302 Is Victorious In Fight to Drive Back Reactionary Red-Baiting Right Wing Grace Carlson Starts National Tour Jan. 2 -Opens in Milwaukee; Will Speak In At Least 35 Cities; Schedule Listed Enforcement of Union Contract--Flint Style Hillman Wins in Jersey CIO Body -Chance to Defeat Hillman Is Tossed Away by Lewis Bloc by George Breitman On the War Fronts by George Stern Stalin's Latest Ukase! Workers Favor Collective Bargaining Rights In Army -Detroit-Toledo Poll Also Shows Considerable Sentiment Favoring Trade Union Control of Military Training Workers' Forum Trotsky Memorial Fund N.Y. Cafeteria Workers' Program December F.I. Just out AFL-CIO Lumber Workers Win Gains Despite Stalinist Sabotage -Raise and Vacations Won in Joint Strike Which Stalinist Tried To Break Up Results of Detroit-Toledo Poll on Military Training Flint Auto Locals Demand G.M. Action -Bud Reuther Gets Executive Board to Refuse Request From Flint Unions Trade Union Notes by Farrell Dobbs The Negro Struggle by Albert Parker Stalin Extends His Compulsory Labor Laws -Technicians, Stakhanovists No Longer Free To Choose Their Place Of Employment by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Camacho vs. Almazan: Tempest in Teacup -Stalinist Deliberately Deceived the Masses in Supporting Camacho by G. Munis British Workers Carry War Load Why the Silence? Roosevelt's Latest Sydney Hillman's Gnat Our Party's Election Campaign in Minnesota -The Trotskyist Candidate for U.S. Senator Tells Why She Polled More Votes Than Browder and Thomas Together by Grace Carlson The Real Mystery Behind the Hitler-Molotov Interview MacDonald Cries out against Shachtman's Internal Regime by Joseph Hansen 52 Dec. 28, 1940 CIO Warns against Home Guard Bill -"Sabotage" Bill Also Denounced -Only Military Law Could Touch Guards, Murray Points out; But He Fails To Indict Their Purely Anti-Labor Role Cafeteria Workers' United Front Makes Clean Sweep In Elections -Red-Baiters Fail To Win A Single Post In Local 302; Winners Are Pledged To Carry Out A Militant Union Program Larry Phillips (Photograph of successful candidate) On the War Fronts by George Stern Flint Auto Workers Hear Grace Carlson Tuesday, Jan. 7 Negro Sailors Defended by Boston Meeting Attention Chicago! Grace Carlson Speaks On Friday Bad Housing Spreads Illness In Army Camps Waller Gets a Stay of Execution -Labor And Negro Protests Win Delay Of Sharecropper's Death Sentence Special National Convention Of SWP Acts On International Relations Imprisoned by British Police "Equality" Before the Draft Boards--Oh Yeah -The First Businessman Is Called Up In Flint-- And The Board Asks New Ruling Workers' Forum Trotsky Memorial Fund Appeal Army Trade Union Notes by Farrell Dobbs "T.B.", Scourge of the Poor, Kills 9 Workers for 1 Businessman -You Can Kill A Man With A Tenement As Well As You Can With An Axe by Grace Carlson The Negro Struggle by Albert Parker Stalin Calls "Party" Conference -Will, Like All Previous Ones, Be Preceded by Mass Purge by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] Martinique: Two Negro Newspapers' Views -They Differ Only In Their Choice Of Slavemasters For This Negro Colony by Albert Parker A Crude Lie About France In The Saturday Evening Post A Midwesterner Is Flabbergasted By The New New York by Art Preis War Against Fascism Fight With The Socialist Workers Party On the Waterfront (A list of the Party's goals/demands) At Home (Domestic goals/demands) Murray's Program AFL Bourbons Anaconda Copper Trust Hits The Jackpot Again -It's Just Like It was In 1917--The Sky's The Limit--It's Nice To Have Friends In Washington Latin-American Masses Fear Uncle Sam's "Aid" by Quebracho Shachtman Takes Chair Vacated By Professor Burnham ================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================= SOCIALIST APPEAL, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE, VOLUME 4, 1940 - END OF CONTENTS ================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================================= 1940 SOCIALIST APPEAL, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE, vOLUME 5, JANUARY 1941 1 Jan. 4, 1941 Just Remember The War Labor Boards Of 1917 By Michael Cort Auto Union Issues Call for General Motors Conference * Follows Demand Of Flint Locals -Conference Will Convene In February; May Initiate A New, Militant Policy * Top Leaders Of Auto Union Hemmed In From Two Sides -While UAW Board Honeymoons With "Defense" Commission, Bosses Make Hay, And Workers Press Board For Action by John Adamson Grace Carlson in Chicago, Flint, Detroit This Week Labor Defense Ousted Minn. Educator -Red-Baiters Attack His '35 Appointment Of Grace Carlson On the War Fronts by George Stern Hillman Groggy In Second Round by Our Sports Editor New Cafeteria Local Officers Are Inducted -Leaders Of United Ticket Pledge To Carry Out Program Workers' Forum UAW Fisher Body Local Blasts Top Board's Rotten Settlement Grace Carlson Speaking Dates Trade Union Notes by Farrell Dobbs Trotsky Memorial Fund The Negro Struggle by Albert Parker The War And Coming Revolutions -The Germs Of Workers' Uprisings Infect All Warring Nations by Art Preis Why Browder & Co. Now Yell For U.S.-USSR Amity Women And The Class Struggle -They Play A Decisive Role In The Labor Movement by Mary Dante One Sabotage Case They're Not Pushing Roosevelt's Speech Stalin's New Life Halifax Is Real They Honor John Reed---And Suppress His Book SWP Protests Jailing Of Pierre Frank by James P. Cannon, National Secretary How Stalin Celebrated The 23rd Anniversary -Not One Mention of the Fight Against Fascism Was Included Among the 43 Slogans Issued For the November 7th Ceremony by John G. Wright [Joseph Vanzler] The New Revelation According To Saint Norman Thomas 2 Jan. 11, 1941 Congress Planning Anti-Strike Laws -FDR Talks Lay Basis For Ban -All Legislatures Need To Do Is to Enact Into Law AFL Metal Traits Proposal; But Such Laws Cannot Be Enforced by Felix Morrow Labor Defends Minn. Educator Grace Carlson Speaks In Your Vicinity Grace Carlson Reports on First Meetings by Grace Carlson What Will The Trade Unions Do For The Workers In Uniform -An Editorial Worker Reports Chaos in New Training Camp Leviton Strike Holds Firm in 19th Week On the War Fronts by George Stern Reuther Plan Is Swell---For Him Workers' Forum -War Production Means A Daily Blackout In Pittsburgh by James Cook Appeal Army War Labor Board of 1918 -Green, Hillman, Murray Following Gompers' Policy by Michael Cort (Part II) Ford Pays Millions For Lying Ads To Conceal His Vile Labor Policy -Ford's Claim To High Wages Is Exposed As A Flagrant Lie New York Plans Banquet for Grace Carlson Trotsky Memorial Fund -We're On The Last Lap; Minneapolis Is In Front by James P. Cannon The Negro Struggle by Albert Parker The Kremlin's Child Labor System -"Soviet Russia Today" Pretends It's "Socialist" Schooling--- by John G. Wright New Year Message To Natalia Trotsky from Chicago (From Chicago Local, Socialist Workers Party) There's Only One Road For India -A Ceylonese Tells Why Only The Masses Can Free India by J.V.P. de Silva "Nation" Weeps Crocodile Tears For The Refugees Arm London Police Valiant British Brewers Expose Fifth Columnists by Joseph Hansen Industrial Insurance Racket Robs the Poor -SEC Investigation Shows Workers Swindled Out Of Hundreds Of Millions Yearly By Big Insurance Outfits; No Remedy Proposed by Don Dore Distrust of Yankees Revives in Argentina by Quebracho Organize Forward! "Good Neighbor" Class Is Class 3 Jan. 18, 1941 Roosevelt Dictator Under New Bill -Bankers Give It Their Blessing -Bill Is Confession That Imperialists Whether "Democratic" Or Fascist, Now All Wage War By Totalitarian Methods Daily Worker's Editor Expelled -Neither He Nor Browder Will Tell Why; May Be Dodge to Cover Up Their Tracks Grace Carlson In Boston Grace Carlson's Own Story On Tour Meetings by Grace Carlson On The War Fronts by George Stern CIO Executive Board Adopts 6-Point "Plan" For Draftees -Accepts Principle That Unions Are Duty-Bound to Protect Rights of Workers-Soldiers But Program Is Too Vague Boss Weakening In 20th Week Of Leviton Strike -Electrical Workers Are Smashing His Union-Busting Boast Flint Chevrolet Votes to Strike -Strike Power Given to Local Board, to End Company's Dodging of Grievances Marks Products Strike Backs Up Leviton Action East Chicago Steelchippers Out On Strike Workers' Forum -A Laborer On the New Army Camps Tells His Story Trotsky Memorial Fund Schedule of Carlson Tour Navy Backs Union-Busting Bill To Militarize Merchant Marine -Would Compel All Seamen to Work Ships For Coolie Wages The Record of the War Labor Board of 1918 by Michael Cort (Part III) Highlights In The Labor Press by Carl O'Shea Appeal Army The Negro Struggle by Albert Parker Karl Liebknecht: Revolutionist -The "Democrats" Murdered Him---And Opened The Road To Hitler by Eugene Varlin Our Red Rosa, The German Workers Called Her by Antoinette F. Konikow They Tell Vile Falsehoods About German Workers The New Stage Pacifist Changeling Good Old FDR There's War In Canada---Against The Trade Union -But the Systematic Terror Has Failed to Break Down the Workers and French Canadians' Opposition to the War British Jail Indian For Demanding Democracy They Were The Greatest Heroes Of The Last War Lovestone Quits; The Fruit Of Lack Of Principles 4 Jan. 25, 1941 Ford's River Rouge Is Aflame With Union Men -Ford Drive At Crucial Turning Point; Now Is The Moment For Real Action! On the War Fronts by George Stern Grace Carlson In New York Grace Carlson Reports Negro Audiences by Grace Carlson Churchill's Anti-Labor Acts Follow U.S. "Aid" -Are Inspired By War Power Bill -Similar Reactionary Events Take Place In China, Mexico, Cuba, Uruguay They Mirror Coming Events Here On the Strike Fronts: * Ryan Aircraft All Set To Be Shut Down * Babcock-Wilcox Strikers Hold Their Lines * Shipyard Men In Frisco Get Quick Results On the War Fronts by George Stern They Kept Press and Henry Ford Workers' Forum Appeal Army Republic Rubber Contract Includes Raise, Concessions The Right Man Trotsky Memorial Fund Schedule of Carlson Tour N.A.A.C.P. Sets January 26 As Protest Day Against Jim Crow -Day's Activities Are Confused By Name, "National Defense Day" Program British Air Raid Shelters Report Is For Jim Crow! In Roosevelt's Garbage Can (Political Cartoon) Ford Knows His Patriotism Pays; It Did in 1918 The Negro Struggle by Albert Parker Lenin On The Platform----- by Leon Trotsky Lenin's "Secret Weapon" by Felix Morrow No Secret Diplomacy! Yanks Have Gone More Competition A Word of Caution In Memphis, Domain Of FDR's Comrade, Crump -You're in Trouble If You're A Negro And Didn't Vote For Roosevelt And The Rest Of Boss Crumps Bourbon Ticket Just The Right People To Rule On Textbooks by Lidia Bennett What Stalinist Did At Their "Lenin Memorial" A War Reporter Lifts The Veil For A Moment Who Backed Camacho? -Mexican Stalinists ======================================================= Untitled (Chapter ONE) # # THE MILITANT (FORMERLY THE SOCIALIST APPEAL), VOL. 5, NO. 5. COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE # # (PROOF COPY -- Not for distribution.) 1. FEB. 1, 1941 (Page 1) Introducing the 6-page 'Militant' No workers are heard on the war bill -- all who testify are handpicked -- house foreign affairs committee ignores request of S.W.P. Spokesman to be heard; AFL, CIO leaders avoid chance to testify The election fraud Opposition leaderless Stalinist fraud Negro worker lynched in government camp -- mob murders him at Camp Blanding; tragedy was possible only because of government-approved "white supremacy" system On the war fronts, by George Stern Bill aimed at "communists" is anti-labor One militant to another (Cartoon) 2-day protest at Bethlehem Steel Union mass meet Union Steel at wartime level of profits Grace Carlson tour this week --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum What big business things about the labor situation Nazis make ghettoes in Poland; and in the South Worker pictures conditions on Army camp construction jobs -- old union men have to struggle against rotten conditions without the help of the unions; but they do find way, by a Construction Worker $$$ Paytriotism War 'unionism' Men fight back Spontaneous protest Schedule of Carlson tour It's true about New York! says Grace Carlson, by Grace Carlson Hillmanites defeated in U.E. Election -- key New York Local re-elects previous administration Progressive policy Carey turns tail Picket Jim Crow FDR inaugural concert Highlights in the labor press, by Carl O-Shea Trotsky memorial fund ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) The Negro struggle, by Albert Parker Jim Crow air pilots War industries Jim Crow Duranty hints Stalin's move -- the Communist Party will be 'demoted' at the forthcoming conference, by John G. Wright Duranty, agent of Stalin's GPU Why should Stalin weaken his party? The party is now an obstacle to Stalin London workers form committees in raid 'shelters' A typical British colony, by George Padmore Betraying socialism Huge profits Green does it better --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) Trotskyists are arrested in Britain -- protest is sent to Lord Halifax -- letter to Halifax proves our British comrades are victims of crude frameup Trotskyist papers before the six-page Militant (picture) Notes from Latin America 'Continental defenders' Harlan miners freed at last The Militant our teacher in China, by Lo Sen Democracy and Churchill's ban on the 'Daily Worker' Hitler could have said the same things! The principles of bourgeois democracy By these principles the British action is damned -------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) 1200 Detroit girls win Neisner strike Babcock-Wilcox strike is won, get wage raise The record of the War Labor Board of 1918 -- the price that Labor paid even after the war for Gompers' support of the war, by Michael Cort Gompers-Wilson honeymoon ends The fruit of Gompers' policy Gompers offers anti-strike services Will it happen aagain? [Sic] UAW opens Chicago drive -- two hundred thousand Chicago members is slogan at first UAW mass meeting 'Full pay for draftees' Thomas lays down Strike deadline at Whelan Drug Jamaica Negro group starts on right track Stalinists trying comeback AFL food workers convention plans include Jim Crow! Birth control is no panacea, but it deserves Labor's aid against reaction, by Antoinette F. Konikow, M.D. Dangers confronting birth control advocates Catholic opposition and its internal difficulties ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Fight with the Socialist Workers Party Why 'The Militant' Teachers union's fight to protect its members -- all unions should have supported its struggle to keep its membership lists away from the Rapp-Coudert committee Cowards desert Minneapolis case Price of factionalism The split in the Socialist Party on aid to Britain, by Art Preis Thomas loses his chief lieutenants What the split is about A touchstone McReynolds retires Conscientious objectors cannot stop Jim Crow, by Albert Parker What's wrong with Calloway's method Negroes must join fight for military training # # # 2. FEB. 8, 1941 (Page 1) Introducing the 6-page 'Militant' War bill will pass by 'compromise -- enemy' provides formula -- essentials of bill are left untouched by Republicans The sky's the limit SWP candidate for Congress -- Arthur Burch is named as our candidate in 17th congressional district election contest against both boss parites [sic] Fight boss parties On the war fronts, by George Stern Chicago strikers are still out, 6,500 strong (picture) Why we fight the war bill -- an editorial Navy negotiating with Ford for new contracts -- ballyhoo about small contract refused to Ford covers up big contract he got and equally big ones he's to get Vinson anti-Labor bill is gov't trial balloon Grace Carlson tour this week ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum Colored worker says his people should read the MILITANT Phelps-Dodge strikers victory; company agrees to negotiate -- boss had refused to agree to an NLRB election Highlights in the Labor press, by Carl O'Shea Reuther tries to outwit locals -- he and Thomas are trying to find way to overrule General Motors conference Pay for draftees Attention - Local New York Grace Carlson thanks N.Y. for banquet, by Grace Carlson Waller death sentence is appealed Schedule of Carlson tour Trotsky memorial fund -- 109% score as drive closes! by Farrell Dobbs The Militant army ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Internal Stalinist declaration on 'Trotskyism' -- it launches witch-hunt against Communist Party's own members Why they fear their own members Stalin's recent anti-Labor laws What happened in the Red Army Stalin's foreign policy United fronts with Trotskyists Stalinist 'anti-war' pacifism We continue Lenin's programs Text of Communist Party statement on Trotskyism Dangerous underestimations For vigilance and education Guarding against Trotskyite penetration The necessity of study ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) The new statues of the Red Army -- officers' control is now complete -- can now shoot their subordinates for the slightest act of insubordination, by L. Pokras New army statutes indicate Stalin's agenda for the 18th conference, by John G. Wright Walter Duranty -- LIAR Beria removed at head of the GPU Red Caps union presents case -- presents court with damning evidence that railroads violated wage law Red Caps testify The vote for Trotskyism in Minnesota, by Grace Carlson Workers remember Stalinist crimes Stalinists wrecked Farmer-Labor Party The Trotskyist record is clear The 1940 election campaign --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Fight against Byrne's appointment New Deal testimony against Byrnes! How they let Hitler take power -- the second and third internationals let him in without a fight, by Harry Frankel The task of smashing fascism The record of the Social Democrats The similar record of the Communist Party The coming revolution in Germany 4,350,000 tags to identify casualties, ordered by Army Just what happened when the A.P.M. went to Washington, by John Fredericks Leaders haven't many ideas Citizenship lost in Panama The British Goebbels on Kenya -- Churchill's ministry of propaganda tells a whopper, by J. Ingram Their land stolen, then forced labor Outdoing Hitler's propaganda ministry If this isn't slavery, what is? It can happen here ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 6) Green's offer to Ford West Coast sailors blast Dirksen shipowners bill -- Sailors Union of the Pacific launches struggle to defeat "National Defense" bill designed to destroy the Union Hall The spectre of the revolution haunts this industrialist, by Edith Kane A serious estimate of the future Mr. Wilson's "Great Plan" He knows what's coming! Spell is free The coming election in Bohn aluminum Local It's just words in the Daily Worker Tasks that are facing the Union # # # 3. FEB. 15, 1941 (Page 1) Introducing the 6-page 'Militant' Krivitsky murdered by Stalin's GPU -- "suicide" notes branded forgeries by friends -- those named in "letters" call them GPU fabrications; contents of "letters" are utterly unlike Krivitsky Police bungle GPU killer here Forged "letters" Why Krivitsky was murdered -- Stalin's regime is in mortal crisis; it lashes about like a dying monster, by the Editors The specific motive Grace Carlson tour this week The list of GPU victims is very long Mass murders Trotsky family destroyed Fights against war is SWP election keynote -- members welcome congressional contest in NY's 17th district as chance to rally workers against both boss parties GPU forged letters like Krivitsky's before, by Lydia Beidel Same GPU methods used on Klement Suspicious aspects of the Krivitsky letters A new blunder by the GPU ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum "One-third ill-housed" will stay that way Ten workers die in fire-swept "national defense" factory -- was a fire-trap because boss wouldn't spend a few dollars; city and federal authorities closed their eyes to bad conditions Ordered to stay Sprinklers shut off Whitewash indicated Highlights in the Labor press, by Carl O'Shea Twin cities banquet its 'Militant' pluggers Party press history Planting the seeds Began as 8-year old Sub drive launched UAW asks Ford to negotiate -- Ford says no and it's the Union's move; Union drive at peak; it's now or never Now what? Ford workers ready Hudson men penalized by Reuther and Thomas Queens workers make new gains Schedule of Carlson tour 'Militant' Army ----------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) How Stalin murdered Trotsky -- Jacson and the Mexican Stalinists who made earlier attempt are now on trial, by Joseph Hansen Stalin lies lead police off trail Trail leads to Communist Party Krivitsky slain by Stalin's GPU (continued from page 1) Washington's silence Stalin's murder list is long (continued from Page 1) The GPU in Spain Other Trotskyists Chiang Kai-shek and the Stalinists -- meaning of his laughter of the New Fourth Army is deliberately hidden by Browder, by Li Fu-Jen A year of local civil wars Browder's alibi examined Bourgeoisie admits the truth GPU forged other letters (continued from Page 1) Grace Carlson reports on Negro audiences, by Grace Carlson ------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 4) Why Krivitsky was murdered by Stalin's GPU (continued from Page 1) Stalin's involuntary testimony Stalin's desperate Ukases The resort to child labor Free education becomes "evil" The crisis in agriculture Rising prices--index of crisis New measures of desperation Browder knows the man who shot Krivitsky -- Stalin's GPU murder machine uses the "Communist" party in each country for its gangster work Power of the GPU's American agent Financial powers of the GPU No analogy with classical terrorism -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro struggle, by Albert Parker Randolph, the Judas goat Two kinds of imperialism? The truth about Ethiopia The aluminum monopoly on trial -- it controlled magnesium to prevent it from being produced, by Don Dore A vast international trust conspiracy Designed to prevent use of magnesium Batista's latest ukase against Cuba's workers, by Rosas Batista obeys his master's voice The Stalinists capture the corpse of the Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party Control see-saws Pro-war element FBI pushing for adoption of wire tapping bill ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 6) Fight the GPU! Stalin's alibi Maritime unions faced by Dirksen's new bill -- fortunately, all unions, AFL and CIO alike know that this is a common danger which all must join in fighting against Omnibus bill Union tasks A union offensive Pacifist clap-trap is "anti-war" Stalinist program, by Michael Cort Like all previous Stalinist "fronts" Pious appeals to morality Ford's anti-union game is to divide the races, by Albert Parker Uncle Tom banquet Ford threatens Negroes Task of CIO Why Negroes hesitate # # # 4. FEB. 22, 1941 (Page 1) Stalin murdered Krivitsky -- the new proof -- see Page 3 'Risk of war' admitted by FDR men -- phrase is a part of war move -- is step to prepare public for actual war involvement; formula of "all aid short of war" dropped altogether GPU now attempt to free killers of Trotsky -- first open move is made to get Siqueiros out of jail, after judges, in fear of their lives, refuse to pass on his case Unesthetic details Stalinist testimony Bandiera Rossa! On the war fronts, by George Stern S.W.P. Will back A.L.P. candidate for Congress What big business says CIO "defense plan" really means What U.S. Army officers think of democracy -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum Wants us to review dean of Canterbury's "Soviet Power" We've done it Newark readers! Battering down Ford's Bastille (picture) Wartime censoring has already begun, says boss organ Highlights in the Labor press, by Carl O'Shea "Silk Stocking" district has many poor -- they like our program -- those who signed nominating petitions for our candidate knew what they were supporting: they made sure of that Examined program Friendly responses Not so friendly Penthouse Stalinist Grace Carlson reports on new Locals, by Grace Carlson Schedule of Carlson tour 'Militant' Army Sub drive gathers steam Mass work in the Bronx -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Stalin assassinated Krivitsky: the new proof -- what the police translator "failed" to tell was in the "suicide" letter, by the Editors Krivitsky slain, says Barmine -- ex-Soviet envoy, on Stalin's list, warns friends he will never commit suicide When Barmine broke Stalin's 18th party "conference" opens, by John G. Wright How their own lies expose the liars Nazi press pleased at the death of Walter Krivitsky Who belongs to the Russian party? "Thieves" break into "New Leader" office ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 4) The Negro and the U.S. Army -- what is happening now is a repetition of what happened in 1917 -- by Eugene Varlin How about these bottlenecks? (chart) Two blessed events for the Du Ponts, by Don Dore Share and share alike with the workers Why it's called "Dynasty of Death" Corruption Flourishes where Du Ponts are Youngstown "quickie" gets quick results -- widespread use of "quickie" strikes shows steel workers are getting ready for action "Quickie" tactic Chiang Kai-shek and the Stalinists -- Chiang oppresses masses regardless of consequences to the war against Japan, by Li Fu-Jen Events leading to the clash The lie of "national unity" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) It was a sham battle Philip Murray's plan Browder and Bridges Bandiera Rossa The crisis with Japan is over -- for a minute -- both sides have other more pressing business and seek a temporary truce; but the battle for empire is coming Words followed by war moves Both sides seek temporary truce What you'll get (picture) What Britain means by "independence" for Ethiopia Ah, the White Man's "Burden" War contract scandals begin -- here's No.1 Draftees won't go home at end of year, says general A note on Greek war aims -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Beware of Judas goats! What Lauson really means How the GPU murdered Ignace Reiss -- the Swiss police caught one of the GPU agents involved and solved the crime, by Joseph Hansen The assassins identified The first arrest How the GPU murdered Reiss A "friend" betrayed Reiss The "laxity" of the French police The plot against Trotsky and his son GPU is trying to free murderers of Trotsky (continued from Page 1) Now on offensive What it would mean How Stalin stopped purging the party His new fireside companions Gentle Cordell # # # 5. MARCH 1, 1941 (Page 1) Stalin's new crop of scapegoats, see Page 4 Roosevelt refuses to list war aims -- lines up with British Tories -- his stand helps extreme right wing in England against the widespread demand for a concrete statement of war aims Issue in Britain For colonial freedom What this means Our program Far East crisis flares up again -- joint Anglo-U.S. Moves seeks to checkmate Japan: "bluff" may be called very soon, by George Stern Japan's move now U.S. Committee Harvester strikes are still out -- 6,500 men stand firm on demands -- Haymarket martyr's widow, 82, speaks to strike pickets Pickets in force Strike vote carries at Bethlehem steel plant -- Lackawanna plant men vote six to one for strike after over a thousand men are suspended or discharge by company Solidarity shown Company terror Union demands Negro militants Home guards used for first time -- against strikers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum First open attack on Hillman in a UAW paper Women should get same wage as men for the same work Vote six-to-one for Unionism -- but AFL is close behind CIO in vote CIO's poor tactics A danger sign Job stewards are key Schedule of Carlson tour Highlights in the Labor press, by Carl O'Shea Youngstown public utility union wins first contract Thompson food chain negotiations going on 'Militant' Army Full steam ahead in drive!! How they're doing it ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 3) Newark SWP names Breitman as city election candidate -- calls upon unions to run independent Labor Party ticket for city commission Bosses united Labor must unite Grace Carlson in Memphis on her tour SWP is campaigning for Connolly, ALP Candidate -- asks United Labor support for congressional candidate in 17th New York District, criticises [sic] his pacifist program ALP pacifist program Rally on March 6 Workers' letters Move to lift New York teachers union charter comes from Green, by Cara Sutton Anti-class struggle and anti-Soviet Green, Woll & Co. behind this move Pretexts for revocations examined and disproved The fatal error of the opposition UAW-CIO gets a taste of wartime unionism -- three-fold pressure of corporations, govenment [sic] agencies and top union leadership bears down; but the ranks are learning Men are learning Shachtman says he didn't know the gun was loaded -------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) Stalin's new list of scapegoats -- heads roll for his bankruptcy -- list of purged is, in reality, a list of industries which are in dire crisis Compare Stalin's boasts with those purged! Short life for GPU and Army heads A crude attempt to cover up the debacle Duranty silent since Jan. 29 Boy flogger good enough for Army he's colonel now Litvinov's fate: Molotov's future The Negro and the U.S. Army -- Negroes were discriminated against in draft of 1917; then Jim Crowed in Army, by Eugene Varlin White officers over black troops The MARXIST SCHOOL ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Fate of France's Negro troops The poll tax fight Judas goats (colored) Jim Crow in "defense" jobs The new fourth Army's fate -- Stalinists now admit that Chiang Kai-shek himself slaughtered it, by Li Fu-Jen Twelve demands Same false policy A new revelation One or the other New publications that belong in a worker's library 'Fourth International' Goldman's pamphlet Judge Frankfurter answered by his book, by Ruth Jeffrey Anti-labor consequences of Frankfurter verdict A complete indictment of his present verdict ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) We're in the war . . . Support the A.L.P. Roosevelt's ethics How to get war orders: become gov't 'advisor' -- a stench is rising over Washington; as the fat cats fight around the gravy bowl; those frozen out spill the story, by Don Dore Those frozen out reveal the facts How to get big contracts Investigation seems not too serious Negro press comments on British failure to state war aims Eleanor Roosevelt gets us ready to sacrifice Wilkie's real views in November # # # 6. MARCH 8, 1941 (Page 1) Strike brings victory at Bethlehem -- two days' struggle does it -- Bethlehem's myth of invincibility is gone forever A national inspiration Workers won alone Kremlin worries by Hitler's move -- but its timid protest is addressed to Bulgaria and not to the Nazi invader Cops couldn't breaks this picket line (picture) Bethlehem men show the way! -- And everywhere workers are showing they understand this is the right time to strike, an Editorial On the War Fronts, by George Stern Ford men all set for biggest strike ever -- physical struggles break out between unionists and Ford's thugs danger spot in strike is failure to concentrate on Negro workers Black and white unite and fight! Odell Waller meeting ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum A worker's letter about life in an Army camp Allis-Chalmers men on the march (picture) OPM executive found to be on British payroll Highlights in the Labor Press, by Carl O'Shea Anti-union move at Morris Park railway shops, by the Queens Correspondent Divide and rule Strike for pensions for lead-poisoned battery workers Schedule of Carlson tour Connolly, ALP candidate, is back on ballot for election -- crude frameup by Democratic-Republican majority of Bd of Elec. Is too raw to stick and judge reinstates only Labor candidate Press distorts facts ALP program false Stalinist reactions Rally goes on The Marxist School 'Militant' Army -------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Harvester strike spreads to the fourth plant -- 2nd Chicago plant shut down tight Cops back down Settlement terms Company's profits Bethlehem strike victorious Cops talk big The big test Mayor concedes defeat Strike background Hillman butts in Picket-line majority Negroes in front Labor's stake in Newark election -- war boom brings trade union struggles; Labor must also fight boss parties, by George Breitman Two boss factions Byrne's record Carnegie steel workers are on the go too (picture) Flint Fisher body fight on suspensions still on -- Fisher Local 518 members feel that only the union should have the power to discipline its members A company weapon --------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) Toledano moves to free Siqueiros, by Walter Rourke Hitler's "New Order" doesn't work -- Hitler sought to avoid errors of 1914-8 invasions, but same fatal flaws appear again, by Felix Morrow Hitler's original plan for Europe Hitler's plan proves impossible Why Hitler blames "outside agitators" Trotsky predicted Hitler's fatal weakness The Negro and the U.S. Army -- he went to war for "democracy" in 1917 -- and was treated like a slave, by Eugene Varlin Chiang Kai-shek moves against 8th route army -- only the aroused agrarian revolution can defeat Chiang's reactionary onslaught, by Li Fu-Jen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Jim Crow means death British "democracy" at work Lawson defends Judas goats Stalin resorts to inflation -- the printing presses will 'make' rubles -- and hunger, by John G. Wright Printing-press "profits" Where will Stalin find this money Stalin's arithmetic in one country Phillip Murray's statement on the "Lease-Lend" bill, by Harry Frankel Murray advised the war-mongers Difference between Murray and Green The end of the popular front in Chile, by Quebracho Popular front launched as pro-U.S. Body Rulers fear workers -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) The Bethlehem strike Knudsen's demand British workers cold to Stalinist pacifism -- that's why the Churchill government was able to suppress the "Daily Worker" with impunity; Trotskyists ask United Front Stalinist policy ducks fight against Hitler Why Roosevelt and Churchill can't state war aims, by Albert Goldman Their plans for Germany The "democrats" must be hypocrites James B. Carey, U.E. head, and the Militant Carey is consistent but about what? Yes, we choose Connolly, an Editorial # # # 7. MARCH 15, 1941 (Page 1) Lend-lease clears way for A.E.F. -- Roosevelt can take us to war -- refusal to accept amendments shows he'll go the limit Ford and Negroes -- the UAW-CIO can smash Ford's scheme to divide black and white Union can win N.Y. bus strike ---- unbeatable power of transport workers shown in first three days of strike Grace Carlson tour this week Fight against war goes on! -- Passage of lend-lease law cannot and will not halt fight on next war moves -- an Editorial On the war fronts, by George Stern ALP vote near 4,000 in N.Y. Congress poll 2 auto strikes on in Detroit -- Federal Truck, Midland Steel, shut down; GM negotiations may produce fireworks GM parleys begin Ford battle prepared ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum Army doctor says medical corps incompetent War orders probe has teeth pulled before it starts What the home guard's for (picture) Highlights in the Labor press, by Carl O'Shea 'Militant' Army Four-day strike at Fada Radio is victorious Vanadium strikers denounce CIO director's aid to boss ---- firmly continue their strike, demanding new guard jobs be filled only by union, by James Cook Union claims jobs Grievance ignored Other unions help Schedule of Carlson tour L.A. Stalinists try to stop "Militant" sales General Motors settles Flint Fisher No. 1 fight --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) UAW elections show the trend -- "Labor Statesmen" have little prestige among men, returns in elections show Mazey may withdraw Wins by 66 votes Reuther in trouble Harvester strike in 7th week -- back to work move flops; men are firm AFL's scab role This makes four of a kind (picture) Wall St. Planned GM provocation -- recent provocations are spearhead in a drive to smash the UAW-CIO altogether A deliberate plot A dead give-away Union must act Now's the time! New strike may hit Bethlehem -- Lackawanna manager is balking against composition of grievance committee Workers' spirits high Huge profits New situation The company's domain U.S. Steel gets demand for new union contract -- SWOC's formal notice for negotiations cancels old contract; ten cents an hour raise for common labor is chief demand Contract expires Gigantic profits Union debunks alibi James B. McNamara dies SWP fights against ban on CP in Penna. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 4) The Negro and the U.S. Army -- the story of what happened to the colored soldiers and officers in 1917, by Eugene Varlin Distribution of the Negro troops The colored officer Newark labor and the tax question, by George Breitman Our answer Step. No. 2 Why we supported the A.L.P. -- An answer to critics on the principles involved in backing Eugene Connolly, by Albert Goldman We are for an independent Labor Party The ALP has real trade union support Yes, we'll fight side by side with Stalinists The effect of our support to the ALP Joe Gouailhardou A Scottish Labor paper on British "democracy" ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Jim Crow plans of the Bourbons Discrimination in military training Who defends the terrorists? -- Stalinist would free Siqueriros, the murderer of Bob Harte, by Natalia Trotsky Reminding "El Popular" what it said then Now these hirelings defend this terrorist The Mexican people have not forgotten The Mexican workers will not permit this infamy Bourgeoisie fears study of its own revolutionary past, by Harry Frankel Stalinist confusion here as everywhere What the critics didn't tell about Ambassador Dodd's diary "Democracies" sought war against USSR Bullitt's anti-Soviet role "Democracies" helped arm Hitler Paytriotism plus ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 6) Roosevelt on strikes Army discipline The miners' demands Capitalist 'Democracy' "Defense" means worse wages in canneries -- the National Defense Commission absolved the canneries from obeying the chief provision of the Walsh-Healey Act How they "solved" this problem Conditions in this industry The British workers -- not Churchill -- can defeat fascism, by Jack Weber Why not socialism now? Workers can end this war Transport workers can win despite La Guardia Many cops assigned Strike machinery Company profits Mayor's fink role Subway fight soon This isn't 1916 Never again! # # # 8. MARCH 22, 1941 (Page 1) Roosevelt takes charge of the war -- Churchill is now FDR lieutenant -- tenor of speech is that of general of the "democracies" Boss press cheers World conquest Vanadium strike can't be halted -- strikers blast Hillman for doing dirty strikebreaking work of the corporation Plain scabherding Indict Hillman Detroit auto strike pickets (picture) Equal sacrifice is a crude lie, an Editorial Bus walkout holding firm Rats yell "red" Fight against Ford heads towards strike Workers show power NLRB hearings Vote means nothing Battles not ballots Ford wants time Breitman opens SWP campaign in Newark City Hall's role Workers' control ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 2) Minn. Negroes fight color bar -- Governor Stassen's ban against Negroes in state home guard is fought vigorously Stassen's new trick Protest meetings Indict renegades What is home guard? New York bus strikers firm -- not a bit scared by La Guardia's plan for strikebreakers (continued from Page 1) Union cuts demands Thompson chain out on strike, by Lou Cooper What company offered Company's "earnings" Union will win SWP fights bill to ban C.P. from ballot in Wisconsin Newark housing crisis deepened by the war -- even the few housing projects will now be turned over to "defense" needs; both City Hall machines are in on it . . . , By George Breitman Situation not changed What NHA proposes Marxist school starts Mar. 24 Vanadium strike holds firm (continued from Page 1) Ford fight near strike (continued from Page 1) Run-around again Ford is the key ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 3) Miners name their demands -- $1 a day raise is the main point Our inflation! Hits profiteers Miners' low wages CIO barely scrapes through North American aircraft poll -- bosses and patriotic ballyhoo favored AFL machinists; and the CIO directors didn't do the necessary job of organization CIO's mistake The job ahead Phila. Strikers punish scabs who shot at them -- union wins strike against progress manufacturing co. Battle with scabs Scabs use pistols The Negro and the U.S. Army -- what happened in 1917-18 shows how the bosses are thinking now, by Eugene Varlin Why Negro officers were removed The Negro labor battalions -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) Steel labor is on the march everywhere -- Bethlehem's L.A. Plant is struck -- West Coast fabricating plant shut down when company won't reinstate 4 members Wage and profits Picketing a Bethlehem plant (picture) SWOC growing in Chicago area -- dues-inspection picket lines get amazing results in Indiana Harbor and Gary plants Dues pickets Awakens the men U.S. Steel parley is crucial -- Roosevelt speech is threat against steel workers A second threat Union demands Workers want action Little steel strike taught workers whom not to trust -- never put any faith in the government and its National Guard; trust only in Labor's power -- that's the lesson of 1937, by Art Preis The union's growth Union growth continues Big steel's game The strike begins Murder for profit Government -- strikebreaker Smashing the strike The Johnstown formula Brill plant is shut by strike -- SWOC shows workers' power when boss keeps stalling on renewal of contract The simple lesson The union's demands Steel profits ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Tenth anniversary of Scottsboro case What saved the boys The result of the Stalinist line A glimpse at U.S. Diplomats -- ambassador Dodd painted a devastating portrait of these parasites, by Art Preis A typical example of bourgeois hypocrisy Dodd's descriptions of American diplomats Dodd's picture of the State Department Why Connolly didn't get more votes for A.L.P., by Joseph Hansen The immortal Paris Commune -- March 18th was the 70th anniversary of that great uprising Degenerate Stalinism perverts history How the Russian revolution really happened Marx and Lenin on the Commune A new alibi for Stalin's blood purges ------------------------------------------------------ (Page 6) The mediation board and Phillip Murray Concentration camps Natalia Trotsky calls for trial of assassin -- protests against latest moves to avoid trial of Siqueiros, murderer of Robert Sheldon Harte, Trotsky's secretary, by Walter Rourke "Psychological" bullets Seeks Jacson's release Abundant GPU money Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman Shachtman's latest critique Some amazing figures expose Stalin's rule, by John G. Wright What these figures mean is clear The Stalin school of "statistics" Army rejections show physical toll of Depression # # # 9. MARCH 29, 1941 (Page 1) Mediation is blow against workers -- board's aim is to stifle all demands of workers Boss gains much Stalin's fear of Hitler shown in Ankara pledge -- Kremlin;'s policy is determined by its fear of involvement in the war; will make new deal with Hitler if threatened Germany not addressed Dardanelles the key Possible alternatives AFL leaders aid cops in scabherding at Harvester -- CIO warns it will answer by all-city protest strike Other plans shut Injunction helped scabs Bethlehem pickets in action (picture) On the War Fronts, by George Stern UAW-CIO shows power at Ford in 3 stoppages -- Ford backing down for the moment, but fight isn't over Main Bethlehem plant shut down by strike -- union protest against company union develops into full-fledged strike battle Unions demands Lackawanna militants halted Bethlehem 'election' move Company retreats -------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Thompson chain daren't reopen -- food workers Local 302 closed ten stores and will keep them closed till settlement Their first strike Boss turns up! No scabs, please Ever less for the workers (chart) Harry Bridges defense committee (picture) Highlights in the Labor press, by Carl O'Shea UAW-CIO shows power at Ford in 3 stoppages (continued from Page 1) Ford's game Midland strike 'Militant' Army Here we are for both weeks Mass work in Buffalo & Pittsburgh Local 3 men on trial in Queens -- electrical workers show up prosecution as bunglers in anti-Labor frameup, by the Queens Correspondent SWP candidate blast bill to keep C.P. Off Jersey ballot Second Week Begins March 31st -- The Marxist School Grace Carlson tour this week Latest issue of Russian Bulletin ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Union victor in N.Y. Bus strike -- forces bosses to drop wage cut proposal; battle on subway will come in June Settlement terms Strikebreaking moves Who is the public Publicity problem California aircraft pickets (picture) Bethlehem's main plant is struck (continued from Page 1) Strike notice served A protest strike Company union's method He's not smiling now! (Picture) James B. Carey comes out for Red-baiting Life and death issues in the Vanadium strike -- every striker has miner's asthma from this death-dealing work: without a union's protection these men will die so much sooner Death-dealing jobs A band of heroes Why they strike Strikers need aid Bulletin: Murray enters Vanadium strike Buffalo committee demand aircraft jobs for Negroes -------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) The Negroes' fight for jobs, equal rights -- many bills introduced against discrimination -- but not all of them are really for the benefit of the Negro; one group of them is really bosses' weapon against unions, by Albert Parker The fight to get jobs for Negroes Bills against unions will harm Negroes We can't let enemies "clean" our house The CIO shows what can be done Future outlook league growing in Cleveland -- Negro organization uses militant methods to win jobs; encourages its members to join the CIO and AFL trade unions, by George Schraum How the F.O.L. gets jobs for Negroes F.O.L. Says it stands for trade unionism Unions support defense of Odell Waller May probe Jim Crow in war industries The Negro and the U.S. Army, by Eugene Varlin Inadequately trained for fighting Attitude of the white soldiers ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker The fight against Ford Who taught Hitler The War Labor Board of 1918 -- the story of the model which Roosevelt has used for his present board, by Michael Cort Gompers' role How board operated The run-around Strikebreaking rules Gompers get "reward" Wanted to continue The fruits ripen Not this time! Stalin's analogy between himself and bloody Ivan, by Jack Weber Ivan's role in history We grant Stalin his analogy The giant insurance monopoly, by Don Dore Tentacles of the octopus are everywhere A gang of thieves on the grand scale Try to find out what's going on! How they handled this hot potato ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) The mediation board Halifax's speech "Good neighbor" Mexico means a good servant -- the consequences of Camacho's policy mean that Mexico would be a colonial dependency of Yankee imperialism, by Bernard Ross Unanswered questions Padilla's "answer" Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman Philip Murray's remarks on the mediation board Industry councils Five objections # # # 10. APRIL 5, 1941 (Page 1) Labor's answer to government strikebreaking, an Editorial A program for today's fight Steel workers win in two Bethlehem strikes -- SWOC shows strength in huge victory parade, by Art Preis Now they know This human wall did it (picture) On the war fronts, by George Stern Jugoslav masses given no part in army coup -- new regime a dictatorship, like the old; but the revolt was popular, for the masses are determined to resist fascism Pro-Russian peasantry Are Stalinists switching? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum Harlem Negroes are picketing bus lines for jobs for Negroes Thompson chain strikers (picture) Grace Carlson tour this week Stalinist goons attack 'Militant' salesmen in N.Y. United May Day group meets -- police refuse committee's line of march; SWP delegates seated only as observers, by Joseph Hansen Police are hostile What is needed Highlights in the Labor press, by Carl O'Shea 'Militant' Army Mass strikes and mass circulation Splendid results of our sub campaign Grace Carlson reports West Coast meeting, by Grace Carlson ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Newark's relief system exposed -- after driving workers' organizations out of stations, city slashed relief budgets, by George Breitman Relief today Condemned to freeze The way out Progress mfg. on strike in Philadelphia Government's strikebreaking attempt at Allis-Chalmers foiled by labor unity -- Knox and Knudsen believed they had Murray's support for move The union's proposal Government strikebreaking Knox-Knudsen's order Police forces ready Strikers stand firm Murray's telegram Meeting refutes lie Vanadium strikers accept mediation board proposal The Negro and the U.S. Army, by Eugene Varlin Christian charity and the Negro soldiers The Negro soldiers return TWU girds for subway fight -- $100,000 fighting fund received by union; La Guardia [sic] hiring 271 cops as "guards" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) Steel workers organizing committee lick Bethlehem -- workers' own strength did the job, by Art Preis (continued from Page 1) Symbol of defiance Silent factories Town is SWOC Settlement terms Workers know fight still lies ahead Story of the strike Police provocation Government strikebreakers Riffe stops pickets Picket lines renewed Company tricks fail Their one regret AFL workers help The children's war Then and now Workers learn politics SWOC keeps Brill Phila. Shops shut California Auto Pickets (picture) A financial writer on the Bethlehem strike's meaning Maryland's anti-strike laws defied by SWOC -- Sparrows Point fight to bring Bethlehem to terms goes on ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker An urgent appeal Repeating 1917? Britain's people's convention -- the Stalinists saddled it with a petty-bourgeois pacifist program, by C. Van Gelderen It endangers the real militant task Stalin's British agents ready for switch Britain's labor leaders -- their actual role, by Jack Weber Workers would have battled Hiding signs of discontent A capitalist's frank remarks American peace mobilization? Belgium's official labor leaders -- servants of the king, they now serve Hitler or Churchill, by J. Van Den Coste A "socialist" call for dismembering Germany "Socialists' in the service of Hitler Why these "socialists" now serve Hitler -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Grim anniversary They praise violence! Convoys next GPU frees Siqueiros; buys Mexican "justice" ---- leader of May 24, 1940 machine-gun attack on Trotsky house is released on bail despite guilt for Bob Harte's murder Siqueiros' guilt His absurd alibi May free assassin Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman For the independence of Ethiopia The fight against British imperialism Union officials' salaries must rise, say officials The results of "fraternization" The bureaucrat's view of the world # # # 11. APRIL 12, 1941 (Page 1) Expropriate war industries, run them under workers' control -- time to kick out war profiteers! An Editorial Ford is shut down at last -- Ford workers show Hank their power -- bold and confident Uninspiring publicity On the war fronts -- Hitler forced to open new front -- Balkan campaign may cost Hitler dearly; Stalin will not fight for Jugoslav ally, by George Stern Danger to Hitler Stalin's role clear They provided the gas (cartoon) How union officials are used to cover up gov't strikebreaking Big loophole made in excess profits tax law -- congress quietly adopts amendments to tax law to relieve "war baby" industries from paying hundred of millions UE general board halts Carey's Red-baiting move Farrell Dobbs to speak on the latest strikes ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 2) Four IBEW men framed in Queens strike trial -- jury of businessmen openly show bias as they convict Local 3 strike leaders Prosecution lies A paid fink They add a victim! The corpse of company unionism (picture) Militant salesmen again attacked by Stalinist goons Army 'Explains' Camp Blanding attack on Negro -- story in THE MILITANT impels official "investigation" of fate of Negro victim War Dept. letter Not the whole story Government intent on deporting Bridges, hearing makes clear -- deportation would be blow against the whole labor movement; government's chief witnesses are renegades from Stalinism We must defend him CIO understands Products of Stalinism Gitlow's record Where Gitlow ends up Other Stalinist graduates Grace Carlson in 37th city of her tour, by Grace Carlson 'Militant' Army ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 3) City Hall no friend of Newark's Negroes -- both political machines responsible for Jim Crow practices in city departments, by George Breitman City Hall no better Housing problem critical Vicious inequalities Martyrs of the working class (picture) Transport union fights strikebreaking bill -- La Guardia sponsored the bill, as part of this vicious drives to destroy the union on the city's subway systems The bill's provisions La Guardia's bill Union can win Union daily needed Labor unity needed Ford's empire is shut down at last Demands watered down Negroes in the union Detroit AFL protests Union grows stronger The main danger Miners' strike wins $7 day wage demand -- speedy victory comes when miners refuse to go back to work without a contract The miners helped ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) How the workers shut down Ford's River Rouge -- a simple but effective strategy closed the plant -- and kept it closed Ford changes strategy How Ford reckoned The tactic of '37 All wheels stop! Ford's plan The military problem solved by the strikers With military precision Ford's plan ruined Some deluded workers Organizing the war Inside the plant Mayor demands troops The governor's dilemma "Truce" is called The spirit of '37! Report Roosevelt sending troops into Dearborn Start eating those words, Hank -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Pickens gets the booby prize Help publish our pamphlets! Who owns the United States? -- A government body describes monopoly domination of our lives, by Bernard Forrest Wealth concentration described by committee The steel and iron empires grow larger Some figures on the banking monopoly Who gets ll this money? Save your money if you can! Government speeds up trend to concentration Histadrut in its 20th years in Palestine, by Jack Weber Britain is no friend of Jewry The seamen face regimentation -- and the fight against it is not aided by patriotic speeches Stalinist paved way False union tactics Lundeberg is mistaken Militancy still the way ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 6) Stalin's latest pact The Ford strike FDR on 'cooling off' Plan for federal sales tax to pay for war -- would follow the tendency in the states, where sales taxes are increasing enormously, while taxes on rich fall off Sales taxes increase The Times says: Rich taxed less Where We stand, by Albert Goldman The battle of Yugoslavia Between the devil and the deep blue sea For revolutionary war against fascism John L. Lewis speech attacks mediation board 1941 is not 1917! An Editorial # # # 12. APRIL 19, 1941 (Page 1) Stalin's pact with Japan strikes blow at China -- pressure of Hitler forced Stalin to sign it; Soviet Union gains nothing by it and loses the friendship of great masses of workers Hitler dictated it Soviet Union in danger Anti-subway workers bill is signed -- despite national CIO opposition, Lehman insists on signing When Ford met the union (picture) Million union men win steel, coal wages raises -- raises are result of strike wave -- Ford and Bethlehem strike victories back of wage 'grant' Strikes did it! On the War Fronts, by George Stern Trotsky said Stalin-Japan pact would "supplement" Nazi pact Ford backs down and settles with UAW-CIO -- successful strike tie-up forces Ford to deal with union; but compromise settlement doesn't reflect militancy of picket line Negroes join union Government aids Ford Strikers given no voice Workers must decide ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum Some key questions asked about socialist policy Our answer Soldiers told that a mule is worth more than a man Progress mfg strike solid in 3rd week Negroes picket Fun on the picket line (picture) Grace Carlson ends 3-months national tour -- Twin Cities party branches welcome her with banquet Highlights in the Labor Press, by Carl O'Shea 'Militant' Army N.Y.C. Local will hold own May Day rally A refugee writes from France Camp conditions beggar description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) How the Ford negotiations were conducted -- there was an awful gap between militant picket line and UAW-CIO negotiators Ford's first tactic Strike demands changed Contrast with 1937 Ford wants more And Ford gets it 30,000 workers meet Ford's goon tried it (picture) Ford forced to settle with UAW (continued from Page 1) The government's anti-strike 'formula,' by Don Dore Contrast these "settlements" with 1937 Government may openly take stand against wage increases What this formula enables a boss to do Bargain till tell freezes over but they won't get anything The "finish fight" will come on wage raises Stalinist 'portlight' scared by growth of Trotskyists ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) Delegate couldn't get hearing at APM meeting in New York ---- Mazey, Detroit union delegate, refused the floor by Stalinist managers of the "convention," tells THE MILITANT his story, by Art Preis A Stalinist fraud Stalinist gag rule Stalinist runaround Just a circus Then come threats! Mainly bourgeois pacifists A phoney [sic] program British 'democracy' in operation LaGuardia asks court to outlaw subway union ---- mayor's latest moves strike at AFL unions as well as CIO; subway workesrs [sic] prepare for showdown on Jone 30th Would outlaw strikes LaGuardia retreated before He serves bankers May boomerang Union paper needed Newark Negro "leaders" drop colored candidate ---- no longer backing any colored man for city commission race; back machines, by George Breitman CIO endorses his bills ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker The crummiest speed Discrimination legislation Help publish our pamphlets GPU buys Mexican "Justice" -- connection between Siqueiros and Jacson, by Natalia Sedov Trotsky Jacson's first role: to open the gates Was Jacson the unidentified "Frenchman"? Siqueiros' testimony aloe damns him Mexican public opinion knows what Baltimore and the battle of the Atlantic, by Joad Hawkins Baltimore's bosses need war It's war or groaning docks Court releases Harte murderer, by Walter Rourke Siqueiros' admissions Lie upon lie The GPU's new plan ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Labor on the march Business as usual War orders mirror who controls this country The press is silent about this sabotage! Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman The Stalinist "peace" movement Ignores the nature of capitalist war Not a word about fascism! Norman Thomasites confess Two out of five called for draft found unfit A direct result of the economic system # # # 13. APRIL 26, 1941 (Page 1) All unions condemn Vinson bill -- anti-strike, open-shop vill blasted by CIO, AFL -- main danger now is maneuver by FDR to provide 'compromise' Roosevelt's game 'Last resort' threat Fascism will be smashed -- by a workers-farmers government -- May Day manifesto of the socialist wokers [sic] party 30,000 Ford workers meet (picture) On the War Fronts, by George Stern General Motors strike vote starts Monday -- GM workers are determined to win wage raises, union shop; are inspired by Ford strike, raises in steel, coal, clothing Record of negotiations Workers are firm Company's huge profits Inspired by strike gains ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 2) Workers' Forum Soldiers forbidden to write letters to congressmen Protests inference that any seamen are fascists Our answer Negro picket line wins jobs on N.Y. bus lines -- contract signed by company, negroes and union on jobs Good horse-sense (picture) Two Chilean parties unite on 4th int'l program -- congress will launch united party in June Stalinists show their teeth in their phoney [sic] "united" May Day committee ---- brazenly refuse to permit Trotskyists to participate in May Day parade Crude hatchet job 'Militant' Army A May Day full of promise A story told by a "Militant' salesman May issue of 'Fourth Int'l' out this week Local 302 opens contracts talks ---- cafeteria workers' negotiators are under instructions from membership on wages Other demands Union referendum promised -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Clashes in Ford plant -- AFL leasers help Ford in union-busting campaign -- Ford again tries to break union by race riot Company provokes fight The place to win a strike (picture) General Motors strike vote starts Monday (continued from Page 1) Wage raise likely Thomas' Red-baiting Workers are ready Here's a labor dispute for Madame Perkins! Big publicity drive begun by TWU on subway fight -- union will take case to N.Y. worker-public Answers boss lies LaGuardia's new moves Seafarers union makes big gains in war boom -- East Coast seamen get theirs, unswayed by bosses' howls about "national defense" Eastern Steamship fight War bonus fight Other SIU gains James P. Cannon speaks in four cities Harry Bennett and William Green are now together Big Steel signs up! (picture) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) May Days recorded rising tide of revolt 1915-1918 -- Europe saw no May Day parades in 1915 -- but then came great days, by Don Dore Karl Liebknecht revives the workers' May Day May Day in America during the war Battle of May Day 1886 now won by Inter'l Harvester workers May Day was first celebrated in the United States in 1886 American labor is the world vanguard The first May Day The Haymarket massacre They were the Bolsheviks of their time An international holiday AFL, CIO fight Vinson bill (continued from Page 1) Green whines CIO blasts bill Here's the bottleneck the boss press doesn't blast Washington filled with snarling jackals The workers' way to increase production -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Mass action against Jim Crow Read your own paper! Negroes and the mediation board Jim Crow squadron boycotted The tragedy of Yugoslavia -- its people were ready for revolution, but Stalin cut off their hope, by Edward Burkhardt All forces present for socialist revolution Revolution discourages by developments in USSR The Balkans -- pawns of the great powers, by Jack Weber It was also Napoleon's strategy Why no Balkan federation existed Only socialism can save the Balkans Bolivia fights Standard Oil -- despite Washington's warning, Bolivia masses will not yield, by Quebracho Standard Oil incites an unsuccessful war Standard Oil pays the price of defeat Standard Oil begins a comeback Mass protests halt Standard Oil's return ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 6) Stalin's "peace" line Hillman's uses Why convoys wait Why Labor must defend Harry Bridges To defend Bridges is to defend unionism Where we stand, by Albert Goldman Why we defend the Soviet Union Hitler's pressure behind pact with Japan Pact is a blow at China Stalin's "new" edition of Lenin's works, by Oscar Fischer # # # 14. MAY 3, 1941 (Page 1) Increase wages to meet prices, an Editorial FDR masks convoy plans -- sea patrol prelude to full convoys -- FDR weighing final move into sphere of hostilities Mine owners yield to miners -- 28-day strike of 400,000 soft-coal men ends; workers' terms accepted Bulletin Spurn retroactive pay agreement Roosevelt not firm Main danger Seek subway-goers support (picture) On the War Fronts, by George Stern Toward a Soviet United States of Europe GM strike postponed for gov't mediation -- Reuther-Thomas UAW leadership retreats under company and government pressure despite a 85% strike vote 85% vote for strike Reasons for Reuther's militancy Factional rivalry of UAW board -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum -- Negro soldiers offer armed resistance to Nat'l Guard attack National Guard goes into action Roebling strikers fight off police assault ---- picket line holds against hoses and clubs Plants shut down, strike is solid Workers join in defense effort Company demands state troopers Textile workers meet (picture) Subway workers open drive to gain N.Y. Public support -- TWU distributed million leaflets; explains stand to subway riders City violates contracts Appeal to workers Board gives "crumbs" Vinson anti-labor measure blocked by union pressure May issue of 'Fourth Int'l' off the press Rieve covers Hillman's strikebreaking role -- Textile union convention at war rally Rieve for slow-down on strikes Tear gas for "defense" Cannon speaks at Chicago, Detroit and Buffalo meeting this week Harlem branch plans opening 'Militant' Army May Day celebrations 6-pager continues to draw compliments Back bills, back bills . . . ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Sparrows point, Bethlehem steel company town is beginning to yield to unionizing drive -- what life is like now in one of the last strongholds of Bethlehem's company unionism A seething volcano The company store Maintaining "law and order' Problems of organization "The union suits us" (picture) Picket against Jim Crow in arms shops Negro soldier lynched, War Dep't ignores NAACP inquiry demand General Motors strike postponed (continued from Page 1) Reuther bows before OPM Reuther cuts demands GM militants on the alert Patrol last step 'short of war' (continued from Page 1) Negro labor group to celebrate victory in winning bus jobs -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) British "democracy" in India -- an eyewitness report -- an uncensored, exclusive story of war conditions -- an American seaman tells sights of recent trip, by Art Preis Natives anti-British but not pro-Hitler "If we only had arms . . . " Conditions in Karachi Bombay crowded with beggars Riots and revolts suppressed Workers receptive to revolutionary ideas Underground movements thrive British graft Life in Calcutta The blessings of British civilization British police abuse the natives Universal poverty and filth Meets longshoremen Street scene in India (picture) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Hillman writes a letter What the letter means The OPM could take action Help publish our pamphlets The Nationalist revolt in Syria cannot be smeared with the Nazi brush -- majority of people in fight against starvation rule of the French Army, by Ruth Jeffrey Nationalism strong France starved Syria A socialist movement How France ruled "Treaty of friendship" All rights suspended Nazi war economy -- some fiction and some facts, by Jack Weber "Controlling" wages and prices Fascist "planning" equals anarchy Hitler's "New Order" lives by looting British 'democracy' in India -- further details of the exclusive story of war conditions among the workers in British-ruled India (continued from Page 1) Opposed to war Talks with Army officer Feelings of British seamen Trotskyism in India Attitude toward Indian National Congress -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Still more hypocricy [sic] Australian dilemma A pact of 'liberation' Meaningless decision Oil on war flames Byrnes appointment How to train workers to fight fascism? -- 'Daily Worker' attacks our military policy but offers no alternative program; Stalinist pacifism disarms workers Stalinist frame-up What we said An old truck Our military line Life and death In war as in peace Aid capitalism Workers have choice A big difference What kind of peace? What Lenin said A Leninist program Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman Lindberg and Stalinists have no answer on fight against fascism The Stalinist attitude toward fascism # # # 15. MAY 10, 1941 (Page 1) Undeclared war about to start -- FDR spokesmen commit us to it -- stifling all debate on convoy issue, they move without consent of the masses Newark workers vote this week -- militant Negro and White unionist should vote for Breitman and Bill Bohannon Police guards on May Day didn't stop this casualty Against Jim Crow in war industries (picture) On the War Fronts, by George Stern Draft board calls worker for striking -- CIO union blasts union-busting move of local draft body Stalin's move reflects crisis in Soviet Union -- depth of internal economic and political crisis, weakening Soviet defenses, drives Stalin to ever more dictatorial role, by John Wright Economic havoc Burden of armament Hull tried to stop publication of A.P. convoy story -------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) George Novack to start tour -- speaks for Socialist Workers Party in cities between Buffalo and Milwaukee Worker's production rises more than his wage (graphic) SWP May Day meeting in N.Y. hears Goldman Highlights in the Labor Press, by Carl O'Shea 'Militant' Army Keeping up the good work Mass distribution Militant goes over N.Y. May Day parade ruined by lack of unity -- war-mongers sabotage Day of Labor' Stalinists, pacifists complete the job James P. Cannon speaks in Mpls. On May Day LaGuardia looks silly as bus strikers win La Guardia's lies Non-union wage law Why cops get pay ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 3) Victims of capitalism (picture) So this is John L. Lewis' program for this epoch of war and fascism -- the leopard hasn't changed his spots since he backed Wendell Willkie, by Felix Morrow Lewis names his price How the British model works What Lewis' program means What Lewis covers up The real answer: the Labor Party A workers' and farmers' government GM parleys lag; action wanted -- pressure on top union leaders is growing; workers want original demands to stand For original demands Recognize smoke screen The clique fights How to lick the high cost of living Glen Martin aircraft workers win reinstatement after being locked out -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) The bosses offensive against the workers -- employers attacking on four fronts -- anti-strike laws, longer hours without overtime taxes, government "borrowing" to cut living standards -- how workers pay most taxes -- workers facing huge war taxes -- proposed new federal levies strike directly at low-wage earners 1. Anti-strike moves 2. Longer work-week 3. Taxing the workers 4. "Voluntary saving" Soak the poor Where tax burden is Roosevelt's hypocrisy Pre-war taxes struck masses hardest also "Defense" bonds slice at mass buying power Unemployment 'insurance' ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker The Supreme Court decision Pickens defends British Jim Crow NAACP pickets lines British workers striking despite government ban Trotsky on the future of Hitler's armies, by Leon Trotsky Stalin is now groping around for a new line, by Jack Weber Stalin's new line in France 15,000 apprentices win key strike in Scotland Apprentice system Britain's copperbelt in Africa reaps gold from exploited labor, by C. Van Gelderen Unions outlawed Stalin becomes premier Dependence on market Stalin's 'solution' Stalin fears masses Pierre Frank remains imprisoned in British jail "Democracy" is saved! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Where taxes belong What Iraq means Why cops get high pay The Soviet Union is in more danger than ever -- Hitler is now within striking distance of the Ukraine; and all Stalin can think of is "peace" -- and a new Hitler agreement Stalin's moves -- are they mere camouflage? Stalin seeks a new agreement with Hitler Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman The Stalinists ignore fascism Roosevelt's use of the fascist menace Our program against fascism Stalinist clique scabs on MEBA ship strike Curran's pretext exposed Members back strikers S.I.U. backs strike # # # 16. MAY 17, 1941 (Page 1) Hess flight shows Nazi rule shaky -- no self-confidence in nazi tops, rift shows -- but Hitler still rests on masses's fear of another Versailles; a British workers' government would quickly topple HItler Unrest in Germany Our program confirmed GM workers ready to strike -- their pressure forces officials to set strike deadline; want original demands Union is ready Another Detroit picket line (picture) Detroit is city of strikes as GM battle approaches On the war fronts, by George Stern AFL-CIO locals unite in Frisco shipyard strike -- repudiate Hillman-Green agreement, demand wages equal to other machinists in Bay Area, and signed Bethlehem contract Bethlehem is key Green finks again CIO backs strike AFL strikers are following example of CIO strike gains Akron rubber workers set five-day deadline -- Goodrich local rejects contract, sends negotiators back for 10-cent raise Set strike deadline -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum Letter gives effects of war on Ireland despite its "peace" Collective action by soldiers gets them results at Tilden Strike headquarters -- Army style Rand school "socialists" call the cops "Militant' Army "My Day" -- Bolshevik style The seriousness of subscriptions Bronx slave market is merely moved indoors -- even LaGuardia has to admit, at opening ceremony, that he has just put a roof over it; a union of domestics needed, by Murray Field Hiding the sore How it "works" GM workers are ready (continued from Page 1) Trotskyists in L.A. nail a Stalinist lie Our stand on Bridges ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 3) Marine engineers' official gives proof of Curran's strikebreaking -- trainer, N.Y. MEBA head tells MILITANT reporter full facts of export line strike, by Art Preis Curran changes alibi Curran lies nailed Engineers helped NMU First export line fight Currans gratitude Danger to NMU Curran ducks hearing Why Curran finked After the victory (picture) Governor OK's 7-day week in New York State -- in the name of "national defense," Lehman tells state bodies to permit employers in war industries to violate state laws Other laws violated City Roosevelt letter CIO raps taxes on low incomes -- Murray issues 3-point program to ease tax load on poor and shits it onto rich Burden on workers Subway workers paper answers LaGuardia -- 1,500,000 copies of "transit truths" distributed to enlist support for union in coming contract fight Call mass rally Promises not kept ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) The Stalinist policy in the trade unions -- the whitewashing of John L. Lewis is the keystone of present Stalinist line, by Felix Morrow The Stalinist conspiracy of silence Lewis follows in Bevin's footsteps The Bethlehem and Ford strikes What Lewis' program includes Why the Stalinist support Lewis Keynes tells how to place load on workers -- his account of British tax setup is also grim warning to American workers Post-war crisis FDR's experts tell tax views -- like Treasury Department, Henderson and Eccles would burden the workers Would burden workers Hess flight shows weakness (continued from Page 1) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by ALbert Parker The march on Washington Militant action is necessary A good plan FDR's Brazilian "ally" -- dictator Vargas waits and hopes that Hitler will win, by Quebracho The Stalinists throw away the revolution are opportunity Vargas serves Wall Street as long as he must Siqueiros, assassin of Harte, jumps his bail in Mexico City British workers can lead way to world revolution, by Jack Weber Pie in the sky by and by British workers can lead the way Duranty thinks that Stalin will sign new Hitler pact -- maybe join Axis Stalin's "Persian lamb" They endorsed Duranty Wall Street mourns: white collar workers are going into the factories Workers can marry now Unions explain change Working class grows Profit increases to outstrip wages -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Program for today's fight That AFL president Democracy defines The Stalin school The latest line of the Stalinist peace front -- Stalinist "anti-war" forces in Britain are now asking for a parliamentary opposition to be drawn from "all parties" Atypical Stalinist blurring of class struggle Stalinists would form his majesty's opposition Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman Why is Stalin premier now? A new agreement with Hitler Stalin's personal character German capitalists are just like those in U.S. Rich get richer, under "National Socialism" Hitler reduces taxes on the rich Strike outfit (picture) # # # 17. MAY 24, 1941 (Page 1) On the war fronts -- U.S. war entry may start with Martinique -- Vichy's moves may hasten Roosevelt's plan to take over the French colony The hemisphere moves "Freedom of the seas" Iraq fight continues Stalin fears future Frisco shipyard strikers (picture) Strike wins raise at General Motors -- 40,000 strikers in Flint, Detroit and Saginaw force company to yield 10-cent hourly raise; leasers tried to stop strike Strike starts anyway Strike spreads quickly "Leaders" disavow strike Government attacks Frisco shipyards strikers -- government officials take lead in attempts to force workers to abide by phony agreement which strikers had rejected The real story Another lynching in Roosevelt's own party's stronghold Trotskyists get 1,352 votes in Newark poll Minneapolis labor slate places in primaries -- labor's mayoralty candidate leads field; his prospects for election are good, by Carl O'Shea Soldiers punished for petition to Roosevelt -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum Beating of Negro by drunken detectives protested by witness Draftee disgusted at lack of training at Camp Edwards Another Allis-Chalmers strike (picture) Rand school head fails in attempt to jail Jeffrey Highlights in the Labor Press, by Carl O'Shea Soaring prices loom as threat to workers -- 25 % retail price rise by fall is seen as wholesale prices show 43% increase over figures at the beginning of war Present price rises are nothing to what's coming Profiteers try to blame workers and farmers "Militant' Army West-Coast upsurge And the subs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 3) Government attacks Frisco shipyard strikers (continued from Page 1) A division of labor War of nerves Press helps bosses The government's game William Pickens, NAACP leaser, gets federal job, by Albert Parker Detroit auto strikers (pictures) Export strike continues firm -- CIO marine engineers walk off three more ships; attack Curran's strikebreaking Against company union Curran's lies nailed Ford showdown coming Strike of 40,000 forces General Motors to yield -- top leaders look foolish when the strike they tried to stop quickly forces company to grant 10-cent hourly increase (continued from page1) Huge mass meeting "Leaders" voted down Workers critical of leaders Not a moment's quiet on Detroit strike front -- auto workers and CIO aren't only fighters; AFL Teamsters have just won big battle Workers on the march Government is worried Teamsters win strike Ford showdown coming ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) It isn't news when rats bite children in Harlem -- Capitalism press conceals conditions of Negro metropolis; the "American way of life" doesn't mean very much in Harlem, by Myra Ward They pay for poverty by death and disease Negroes live there but others own its business Clothing workers get raises (picture) California agricultural workers organizing in union drive -- breaking into assoc. Farmers strongholds; AFL becoming interested in these workers, by John Wheeler Boss terror fails AFL is interested New York Times offers a "moderate" program to break the trade unions Stalinist alibi on Hess: conspired with Trotsky! -- Somebody must have blundered in the 'daily Worker' office; theirs not to reason why, theirs but to do and lie Stalin murdered Trotsky: but Trotskyism grows What Piatakov "confessed" was pure invention How the "confession" was proved a fraud Packinghouse men demand new setup to help build union Minneapolis labor slate places in primaries (continued from Page 1) Stalinists take beating Labor answers Stalinists Labor's good prospect ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker The Negro march to Washington What the Call says Kinds of mass action for effective struggle Bob Harte died defending Trotsky -- Stalin's GPU kidnapped and murdered him on May 24, 1940 The assassination attempt of May 24, 1940 Link between Harte murder and slaying of Trotsky The GPU manages to buy Mexican "justice" Stalin will pay for his anti-labor crimes The problem of national freedom for Poland, by Jack Weber As anti-Semitic as the Nazis Liberation can only be socialist What "negotiated" peace means -- their peace would be as imperialist as their war "Peace" advocates want war against the USSR Neither their war nor their peace -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: If Britain wins: After the war FDR's case for war Rubber G.E.B. Over elastic Who are these French handmaidens of Hitler -- the truth about the present rulers of France whom the American and British 'Democrats' call for "new' leadership The same men launched the 'war for democracy' The same armed forces that preserved 'national unity' Where We Stand,by Albert Goldman Rudolf Hess refutes Max Eastman What Eastman does not prove Eastman conceals the crucial facts OPM spokesman urges longer hours, speed-up The myth of "equal sacrifice" Why doesn't FDR put unemployed to work? Stalinists "link" Hess to Trotsky (continued from Page 4) Yes, there was a deal with Hitler # # # 18. MAY 31, 1941 (Page 1) Socialist workers party calls for a $10,000 war chest -- branches pledge three times as much as before, by James P. Cannon 'Unlimited Emergency' is threat to trade unions -- FDR ready for "shooting" war -- goes beyond convoys, saying he will use 'any and all further methods' on seas; 'determined' to 'prevent' strikes Compulsory arbitration More material reasons! Hypocritical slogan Workers will defend their own rights FBI arrest fails to stop union Scabherding is a flop (picture) FDR spokesman backs Hobbs bill -- concentration camps for aliens called for by attorney general Navy 'convoy' flops in Frisco shipyard strike -- Admiral Greenslade and 'Colonel' Frey lead Navy trucks, busses through picket lines -- but with few workers in the 'convoy' Marines sent thru CIO picket line in Brooklyn strike ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 2) Workers' Forum -- university socialist club organizes protest when Minnesota officials won't let grace Carlson speak Negro rights group aids Phila. Strike -- joins with union in condemning use of Negro strikebreakers Appeal to Negroes A Navy we're for (picture) Quiet New Haven scene of a real strike wave Story false that CIO men agreed to 60-hour week -- Ford instrument workers declare N.Y. Times report that they agreed to 60-hour week, no vacations, is a phoney What the Times 'forgot' Pressure on workers A deliberate fake Carey behind it Press buries story 'Militant' Army We have broken another tradition -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) UAW groups try strength at Mich. Meeting -- auto union militants show strength, but poor Stalinist strategy messes things up Flint votes against Stand for Negroes Spirit of optimism For Bridges' defense Vote against convoys Read leaders lacking CIO Ford rally (picture) LaGuardia is protecting notorious fascist agent -- Carlo Tresca, anti-fascist Italian editor, exposes LaGuardia's close relations with fascist publisher and fascist groups LaGuardia protects him LaGuardia's old pal LaGuardia lied for him What was left out LaGuardia' "democracy" Mayor LaGuardia's new post defined by N.Y. Times Frisco strike . . . (Continued from Page 1) Government tries terror Naval reserve blames union for no recruits -- seafarers' union denies interfering with recruiting; says Naval Reserve's low wages, scab conditions, is real cause Union gives facts What's behind it Memorial -- 1937 (picture) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 4) YCL member described internal life of Stalinist youth group -- political level low; ranks terrorized by bureaucracy, discussion is taboo, leaders haunted by fear of Trotskyism, by Art Preis Tell story of the YCL's degeneration Woe to those who asked questions! He hoped the YCL would straighten out When Stalin signed the pact with Hitler How the Stalinist bureaucrats operate Ersatz discussion, Stalinist style The Trotskyites will get you if you don't watch out: A big headache for LaGuardia (picture) Inequality of sacrifice for arms program is bewailed by N.Y. Times Left Jabs, by Cort One of them knows how to fight The pope speaks out It's bolshevism! The old school tie FDR spokesman back Hobbs bill (continued from Page 1) Anti-labor uses Punished for ideas Aimed at all labor -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle by Albert Parker The march on Washington What Randolph wants The demand is inadequate How Britain rules colonies -- a sailor, just returned, describes British oppression in the East, by A Sailor Living conditions vile: many strike struggles The British formula: divide and rule War brings hardships to American seamen British Army used against rubber strike in Malaya The Depth of the post-war crisis is already clear, by Jack Weber Farmers still take a beating The paradox of foreign trade Either socialism or chaos Uncle Sam's South American game -- "Fortune" Magazine brazenly describes "our" imperialist role ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Memorial Day Where you'll fight The victory over Ford Churchill's Polish ally holds Nazi racial views -- anti-semitism of Polish government-in-exile has become too raw even for pro-war editors of 'Nation" and "Jewish Frontier" The scandal in the Polish army What the Polish parliament discusses The 'Jewish Frontier' indicts Sikorski Ludwig lore defends these anti-semites! Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman The proponents of negotiated peace Norman Thomas' case for negotiated peace Why Roosevelt now opposes peace Our position on negotiated peace On the War Fronts, by George Stern # # # 19. JUNE 7, 1941 (Page 1) CIO indicts Navy as union-buster -- union charges union leaders in Navy Yard were fired in scheme to smash their union How to carry water on both shoulders The first naval convoy (picture) Eden talk bares real war aims -- Churchill-Roosevelt are not fighting against fascism, but to keep Europe divided and put the German nation in chains Dorothy Thompson on Eden's program Vansittart's speeches showed British war aim Uncle Sam's Stock Exchange hero: Chapter 2 Typographers refuse to return to AFt Local 544 mobilizes in showdown with bosses -- MInneapolis drivers faced by battle like that of 1934; and again Tobin is aiding the bosses with his Red-baiting Union men mobilize V.R. Dunne speaks Employers stalling He voted for draft for your son -- but not for his On the War Fronts, by George Stern 14,000 soldiers stage Fort Dix demonstration -- furloughs denied, soldiers hurl rocks at headquarters; papers suppress story Soldiers state violent protest First demonstrate in mess hall Ammunition uses ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 2) Workers' Forum How chiselers avoid paying overtime under the Wage-Hour Act Rubber workers win wage increases when they reject first offer Charges Stalinist beat up student for leaving Y.C.L. Reason for lag in "national defense' Wages far below adequate living standard (graphic) War chest drive starts moving; first returns in FBI seeking wiretapping authority from congress -- is already training army of wiretappers; would use them in attacks on labor, as they same J. Edgar Hoover did in 1918 The F.B.I.'s long anti-labor F.B.I. training hundreds of wiretappers "Militant' Army Concentrate on subscriptions Getting party members through the press ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Left Jabs, by Cort Another Halifax victory War for democracy? Hillman proves innocence Life's so simple Yes, Jesus was no pacifist Equality in Britain Stalinist won't join Negro march committee -- Newark Stalinist leader won't cooperate in organizing Negro march on Washington Stalinists against march We support march Mickey's on strike (cartoon) Honeywell plant closed by Minneapolis strikers -- tired of mediation run-around, electrical instrument workers walk out, demanding a contract, seniority and grievance setup The company's game Governor helps company Mediation run-around Judge helps company Harlem shows the price Negro pays for Jim Crow -- while barred from booming war industries and better jobs, Negroes are compelled to pay more rent than white people Minneapolis drivers mobilize for showdown (continued from Page 1) Boss stooges repudiated 544 board answers Tobin Political attack on 544 Stalinists' foul role ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) British rule in China is as vile as Japan's -- the British Crown colony of Hong Kong as seen by an eyewitness; even fouler than Shanghai! by Philip Charles These Chinese sailors dared to ask more A lovely facade hides the native quarter The daily life of Britain's "wards" British law and order shields me from children What Britain does for its subjects Imagine asking these coolies to fight for "democracy"! The uneasy hold of the Japanese conqueror A symbol of the rule of all imperialists Eden talk bares real war aims (continued from Page 1) A racial theory, vicious as that of the Nazis Ours is the only way to fight fascism These French socialists say Leon Blum was wrong -- but they do the same Trotsky's books are banned in Nazi-occupied France ------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker The Negro march on Washington What Randolph leaves out A program for militant Negroes The food crisis in Britain -- the masses go hungry, while the rich guzzle and profiteer "Equality of Sacrifice" is a crude myth Food coupons merely hide the situation Huge profits garnered from workers' hunger Real food control means consumers' committees Our stand on "taking over" war industries, by Jack Weber Roosevelt may 'take over' industries The aim of our slogans Militant resolution up in Irish Labor Party A white man's town, by D.H. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Shrunken bellies A straw in the wind Gene Debs tradition A big business threat against wage raises -- David Lawrence, big business spokesman, threatens that if wages are not kept down, inflation and fascism will follow Rather inflation than a cut in profits This "democrat" is ready to invoke fascism Where we stand, by Albert Goldman Roosevelt's "Freedom of the Seas" Why the slogan is revived What the slogan really means Business goes in for 'bootlegging' metals # # # 20. JUNE 14, 1941 (Page 1) Workers! Fight for your right to strike! -- Army strikebreaking and drafting strikers is aimed at the entire labor movement Army breaks strike -- but workers' morale is high -- bitter and fighting mad, they vote to go to work, by Bill Morgan Workers are bitter When the troops came They're still picketing (picture) Draft order is aimed against every strike -- draft order is "work or fight" ultimatum to every trade union Troops aren't enough What Wall Street really thinks of FDR's "socialism" Minneapolis truckdrivers vote affiliation to CIO -- overwhelming majority of Minneapolis truckdrivers vote to withdraw fro AFL; first step to organize country's truckers Over 4,000 at meeting Dobbs' speech to the truckdrivers Our four crimes -------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum The editor's answer She daren't unmask (picture) Stalinist hoodlums beat salesgirl for 'Militant' -- socialist workers party protests thug tactics in labor movement Protest leaflet issued Labor victim War chest drive speeding up as branches act Trotsky on Japan plan for conquest features June '4 International' Strike wave gains in Detroit -- United Auto Workers is spearhead of Detroit battles to defend unionism Ford tried speedup Hearings nail Ford Convention fight coming Cafeteria workers vote N.Y. general strike by Lou Cooper For equal pay 'Militant' Army ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) So this is what the Army and Navy Is used for! -- draft order is threat to unions (continued from page 1) Text of order A general policy Old capitalist weapon Local 544 accepts CIO invitations to affiliate -- overwhelming majority of Minneapolis truckdrivers vote to withdraw from AFL; first step to organize country's truckers (continued from Page 1) The union's record What Tobin said The showdown A people's army? Army breaks aviation strike (continued fro Page 1) The workers' demands Frankenstern's role Sidelights on the plant "seizure" ---------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) Roosevelt's "Property Seizure" bill It boiled down to a strikebreaking method within four days Why many capitalists disliked the bill The main objection was a tactical one Why Roosevelt chose his strikebreaking Aluminum strikers Left Jabs, by Cort He's trying, anyway They mustn't think Wartime blessings AFL leaders are scared by Roosevelt's plan The AFL's "Alternative" There is a positive alternative! Shrunken bellies (picture) -------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker His friends write to Roosevelt What the Uncle Toms are saying The real fight against Jim Crow British workers are unarmed -- arming and training under the trade unions is the solution Why the ruling class fears arming workers Demand that labor ministers are the workers For military training under workers' control Bundles of old clothes for Britain, by jack Weber What a long war does Inflation is part of the process LaGuardia's friend, generoso Pope -- some more facts about the little flower's fascist backer The Mazzini Society's facts about La Guardia's friend These are the fascists who back La Guardia ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Workers! Defend the right to strike Communist pretext What must be done Britain's battle for Latin-American markets -- while American workers are exhorted and threatened to work 'for Britain,' england's bosses exported vital war materials British bosses' Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman Why Stalinists now "attack" Hitler Previous Stalinist lines on Hitler Stalin again offers Hitler his wares On the War Fronts -- Britain promises Syrian freedom Who makes the promise? Lesson for India Arabs will learn The Nazi objective FDR's war strategy # # # 21. JUNE 21, 1941 (Page 1) C.I.O. Starts counter-offensive against Roosevelt strikebreaking -- C.I.O. affiliates notified to act -- Murray's letter to CIO unions is followed by labor's non-partizan league statement; Murray repudiates "purge" of CIO unions Frankensteen stymied Aimed at Hillman Call a halt to government strikebreaking, An Editorial Army intimidating aviation workers (picture) Minneapolis Teamsters inspire CIO Midwest organizing drive Roosevelt aids Tobin Big Flint auto locals condemn Frankensteen Real militants active -------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum Worker shows how he is robbed by Bedaux system Detroit auto unions makes new gains -- Michigan governor apes LaGuardia in strikebreaking move Waggoner's strikebreaking Wage-freezing fought Flint's local's proposal "Peace" in Marseilles (picture) War chest hits quarter-mark, behind schedule Highlights in the labor press, by Carl O'Shea Cafeteria workers still negotiating with N.Y. Bosses Negro march on capital upheld against critics -- Albert Parker answers the Pittsburgh Courier's editorial; Stalinists change their line, now concede march's value, by Albert Parker Courier opposes march The Courier's alibi Answering the Courier The masses know better Where we stand The Stalinists changed Cleveland Negroes force telephone co to hire Negroes "Militant' Army Subs are coming in a little too slowly Militant salesman reports his experiences ---------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Frankensteen's alibi for Roosevelt -- Frankensteen's story won't get very far at the UAW Buffalo convention Frankensteen's approval of the Army's action Frankensteen is a traitor to his class What Frankensteen deliberately conceals Land-going admirals (picture) Left Jabs, by Cort Text of Murray's letter to CIO units, on Roosevelt's strikebreaking moves Vicious bills The right to strike Perverted draft law Use of Army Call to action CIO Teamsters launch drive (continued by Page 1) Tobin henchmen arrive Stalinists help Tobin Battle lines forming ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 4) Lundeberg violated union policy by being anti-Bridges witness -- sailors union of the Pacific is clearly on record against aiding in deportation, by John Preis How it happened The real sup policy Protesting transfer of ships (picture) Subway workers battle is nearing its climax -- 10,000 TWU-C IO members to picket N.Y. Transportation board; court frame-up being attempted against seven union leaders Vast strikebreaking moves City violates promise LaGuardia's pretext exposed Before the union What Harry Lundeberg of 1939 said about the Harry Lundeberg of 1941 "Maritime" federation closes shop, by C. Thomas Labor League condemns Roosevelt administration Totalitarian path Roosevelt's hypocrisy Administration's fault Denounces Hillman -------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker The aviation strike William Pickens on his new job Judge Jim Crow on the bench -- Byrnes, FDR's Supreme Court choice, hates Negroes and Labor Byrne's last acts Backs strikebreaking "Sly" "shrewd" Byrnes Attacked foreign-born Feared labor unity Anti-Negro phobia Fought anti-lynch bill During last war For poll-tax 'democracy' Fights wage-hour bill Hates civil liberties Political careerist Why Roosevelt likes him War department holds lid down on House inquiry War, it's wonderful! The War Department steps in Trotskyist interned in South Africa Organizing and teaching Negroes is a "crime" Social workers picture state of the nation ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Why Tobin and Roosevelt are fighting Local 544 FDR discovers the Negro Canners exempt from Walsh-Healey Act rules -- Sec'y Perkins grants War Dept.'S demand that canned-foods bosses be freed of child labor, safety, overtime regulations What the government has now O.K.'D The war department's alibi for this Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman The lesson of France's about face Same men support Hitler who fought him The case of De Gaulle The Red Army under Trotsky On the War Fronts -- Stalin-Nazi clash is unlikely now -- Stalin fear of Hitler means he is ready to grant substantial economic demands, by George Stern "Democracies" vainly hoping Appeasement would follow The outcome Stalin endangers USSR # # # 22. JUNE 28,1941 (Page 1) Defend the Soviet Union -- Manifesto of the Socialist Workers Party What we do not defend Defense of the USSR against its capitalist allies For revolutionary war The Communist Party The main tasks of the American working class (Page 2) Tobin sends 300 hoodlums into Minneapolis -- his thugs attack 544-CIO men -- CIO drivers challenge Tobin to agree to NLRB election which will prove that 544-CIO is choice of Minneapolis drivers AFL-boss alliance 544 answers Tobin Bosses get injunctions 544 demands election One of Hitler's main goals (picture) War chest drive vital now for defense of USSR FDR tries to prevent Negro march on capital -- administration men exerting all possible pressure to get march leaders to abandon the march even at this late date, by Albert Parker Stalinists aid Tobin CIO union's for 544 Tobin spending a fortune Answers to Roosevelt Masses for march Eleanor intervenes Eleanor's "friendly" threat Uncle Tom whines 'Militant' Army Our press needed now more than ever before Get our message to the workers! (Page 3) On the War Fronts -- Hitler Seeks Soviet Resources for long war -- shift to east forced by need, by George Stern What Hitler needed October still lives! Danger of appeasement The Red Army today faces imperialist attackers (picture) Builder of the Red Army (picture) How Comintern changed its line when Stalin signed Hitler Pact -- Stalinist leaders swore pact wouldn't affect the line but in three weeks they dropped "collective security" The first alibis for the pact Browder swore the line would not change Stalinists at first supported the war "Democratizing" the armed forces? ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) Left Jabs, by Cort Stalin's boasts about Hitler pact -- swore it meant lasting peace -- Kremlin's 1939-40 declarations expose its role in exposing Soviet Union to attack, by Art Preis How Stalin whitewashed the menace of Hitler Browder swore there was an "escape clause" Stalin helps Hitler in his "peace" offensive Molotov boasts about Nazi-Soviet "swift blow" Nazi-Soviet war comment in the press Remember this? (graphic) Hitler wants this granary (picture) Soldiers court-martialled in 1918 are still being kept in prison -- War Department won't even tell Negro welfare group how many Negro boys, victims of frameups, are jailed Facts withheld by gov't Negro soldiers framed Courts-martial savage Seafarers condemn Roosevelt for Army strikebreaking -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Negro press swallows it Roosevelt's "moral authority" Chilean Trotskyists united -- strengthened Proletarian party maps program of action,by Terence Phelan Party of workers SWP delegate present For defense of USSR Trade union unity Launch weekly paper A Bolshevik organization Importance of fusion Army taught to fight "strike agitators" British "Labor" party refuses aid to India, by Jack Weber This was Macdonald's policy too British and India workers must unite Lewis, Murray and mediation -- the mediation board's anti-labor role is known to these labor officials Lewis blasted the board but then whitewashed it Union fig leaves on government strikebreaking Murray knew in advance the board's real role How to expose the board's strikebreaking ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The Ford victory Molotov and Hitler Trotsky's unheeded warnings -- he warned at outset of Nazi regime that Hitler's attack on USSR was inevitable; fought Stalin's compromises Before Hitler came to power For crushing Hitler at once After Hitler came to power Warned of attack on USSR Where We Stand, Albert Goldman What motivates Stalinist trade union policy? The Roosevelt "explanation" is false Soviet war would lead to a new situation # # # 23. JULY 5, 1941 (Page 1) The only real defense of the Soviet Union -- an appeal to the members of the Communist Party Union-busting FBI raids Trotskyist headquarters -- moves to indict party leaders, union militants -- "seditious conspiracy' charge designed to aid Minneapolis employers and Tobin in their attempt to crust Local 544-CIO -- bulletin FBI men pour in Indictments are next Boss paper gives the show away What the AMerican Gestapo attacks Socialist Workers Party SWP demands Stalin release political prisoners -------------------------------------------- (Page 2) FBI raiders seized Lenin-Trotsky pictures, books -- seized material in Trotskyist branches which can be bought in thousands of bookstores and news-stands anywhere Take Trotsky-Lenin photos This is now FBI "Evidence" (picture) War chest must be filled to meet new events Negro march leaders yielded to FDR -- in calling off protest against Jim Crowism, Randolph betrayed people, by Albert Parker Roosevelt's line FDR defends Jim Crow Sidney Hillman's alibi Knudsen's line Secretary Knox's policy Randolph caves in What Randolph got What Negroes didn't get No real victory "Militant' Army Great opportunity for our press Keep committees intact No more sellouts! ------------------------------------------------ (Page 3) Union-busting FBI raids SWP headquarters -- moves to indict party leaders, union militants (continued from Page 1) Crude anti-union move CIO blasts raid National CIO speakers Reactionaries praise raid Stalinists help reaction Lewis defends 544 leaders Pretext for indictments May indict 25 A "nationwide drive" Baldly anti-labor The Pioneer-Press added CIO's statement lashes FBI raid on Trotskyists Right to oppose war CIO endorses 544 leaders Tobin's foul tactics Workers chose CIO Defense mass meeting What they said about Finland -- then and now\ Then -- and now! The post's two lines What brazen cynicism What FDR said then Teeth in FDR's words British, French reactions The fascists also! These are Stalin's allies ------------------------------------ (Page 4) The initial fruits of the new Stalinist turn -- to aid Wall Street's war, overnight the C.P. abandons fight for labor and Negro, by Art Preis What Foster proposed a week ago What Budenz said the day Hitler struck What they've abandoned since June 23rd What Stalinists then said on fight for Negro rights Abandoning the fight against the profiteers The balance-sheet on Finland's role Our class analysis of the conflict We stood our ground Stalin's real crime in Finland Stalinists lies about Finland Journey's end for Burnham-Schachtman Our position is now vindicated ------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Negroes and the Soviet Union Like a great trade union The fundamental principle Henry Ford's new strategy -- he is trying to corrupt and bureaucratize union which beat him Objections to contract Facts about Ford Comparison of profits Ford's weak spot Ford seeks solution Ford settled strikes Ford and Homer Martin Ford's aim in 1938 Ford's 1940 strategy Ford's present situation Ford's 1941 strategy Repeats Homer Martin line The main danger now The main demand now White landlord may slay Negro says texas court Lynch "justice" Deliberate murder The unsubdued Argentine, by Quebracho The Argentine supporters of Yankee imperialism Supporters of German imperialism Slated to starve (picture) ------------------------------ (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: A Stalinist boast Partial list of victims Red Army decimated Workers' control in Britain's factories -- shop stewards have taken over food canteens in factories to make sure workers are not cheated of their rations Demand for workers control backed by strike notice First attempts made to control factory output A typical example of boss incompetence Left Jabs, by Cort Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman Our analysis of the Hitler-Stalin Pact The fatal line of the "Workers Party" # # # 24. JULY 12, 1941 (Page 1) National CIO backs 544's fight -- unmoved by FBI raids on SWP -- press reveals that government had sent 'agents provocateurs' into 544-CIO; national CIO speakers pledge aid to 544 -- bulletin Mumbo-jumbo game SWP statement Stalin's speech -- every word was alien to the Leninist program, by Felix Morrow Stalin bans the methods of 1917-1921 Screaming headlines in Minneapolis Press (graphic) John L. Lewis blasts Roosevelt and Hillman for strikebreaking -- miners' leader assails their sending army to break strike; charges Hillman held up successful settlement of mine strike -- bulletin Won despite government Hillman's flimsy alibi Stalinists embarrassed CIO defeats wiretapping bill ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 2) Miners victorious over Southern mine owners -- win for more than mediation board had proposed Won despite government Bosses eat their words FBI-Gestapo at work -- Cort Protest defense unemployment (picture) War chest drive is speeding up Fighting back (cartoon) "Militant' Army Twin cities branches advance under fire FBI attack only steels us for battle -------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Local 544-CIO's proud and stainless record -- "make Minneapolis a union town" was its slogan and it more than achieved it What one militant local union did This is only the latest attack on 544 Tobin's 1934-35 attempts to smash the union Pioneered the trail now traveled by the CIO 544 organized Midwest over-the-road drivers The recent boss attached on Local 544 Today's unholy alliance against Local 544 Tobin's sacrificial offering Government strikebreakers (picture) WPA strikers were also persecuted by the FBI -- in the 1939 strike, 162 Minneapolis WPA workers were indicted on "conspiracy" charges; all labor protested government trial Slashed ages FDR's agents provocateurs CIO backs 544's fight (continued from Page 1) CIO mass meeting CIO pledges aid FDR "aid to Tobin" Pressman's speech CIO unions wire solidarity 544 demands elections Nation-wide indictments ------------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 4) Stalin's speech: not a proletarian note in it -- October traditon [sic] and the German worker Now Stalin "inspired" Soviet masses Stalin "explains" the plight of the USSR Stalin's alibi for the pact with Hitler What the USSR lost by the pact For the defense of the Soviet Union Ou banner -- the banner of Lenin and Trotsky To defend the Soviet Union (picture) ------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker How to defend the Soviet Union The Stalinists and the Negro march We fight on against Jim Crow Unite the worker and the soldier -- Bourgeoisie deliberately setting soldier against workers, by Eugene Varlin Methods used to divide soldiers from the workers A revealing letter from a draftee Examples of 1917 -- which shall we follow? Will Japan now attempt to attack the USSR? by Jack Weber Japan preparing to fight USSR Pacific war will begin in Siberia What the new turn of Stalinism means in China, Italy and Germany, by Don Dore Yesterday's Stalinist program for China Yesterday's Stalinist line for Italy Yesterday's C.P. Line for the German worker -------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: "Shooting war" Stalinist double-talk After Randolph dropped the Negro march -- Randolph hailed Roosevelt's executive order as the 'second Emancipation Proclamation' but it didn't even rate a speech! Negro youth blast Randolph's retreat How Roosevelt's order looks in practice Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman The Soviet Union's military limitations Revolutionary policy could defeat Hitler They love it U.S. And Britain still clash in Latin-America What this reveals about England internally # # # 25. JULY 19, 1941 (Page 1) For unconditional defense of the Soviet Union -- a program of victory for the Soviet Union Socialist Workers Party, 544-CIO leaders indicted -- FBI frameup is aid to Tobin's anti-CIO drive -- crushing of Minneapolis truck drivers is aim of federal indictments; Roosevelt thus pays his political debt to AFL and Tobin CIO demands elections James P. Cannon's statement on FBI frameup of the CIO and SWP Roosevelt ordered FBI to aid Tobin against CIO, says Goldman The honor roll: those indicted in St. Paul ------------------------------------------------------ (Page 2) Price "control" is a grim joke -- food costs rise fastest of all -- monopolies raising prices as they please, while brazenly blaming farmer, workers, by Don Dore Some startling figures on price rises These figures reveal only part of the story Farmers not to blame for rising food prices Monopolies and speculators raise food prices The farce of federal "price control" Newark CIO takes pro-war Stalinist line Stalinist ape interventionists Pro-Soviet resolution attacked War chest fills fast-but not Blitzkrieg speed Draftee tells how army imposes its discipline, by a Draftee Examples of discipline A senseless burden -------------------------------------------- (Page 3) CIO forces congressmen to drop anti-labor bill -- CIO conference speedily gets results; bill previously backed by administration is defeated; but ten other bills coming National CIO conference Blame administration FDR backed Vinson bill 544, SWP leaders indicted -- FBI frameup aids Tobin's union-busting (continued from Page 1) Tobin's thugs failed FDR's answer to CIO CIO proves its case Tobin's 'democracy' Tobin resorts to courts Tobin's Red-baiting CIO's unanswerable demand Why Roosevelt acts Battle to the end AFL weekly shows fear of CIO truck drivers "Victory' each week Attacks Farrell Dobbs Meyer Lewis' new job Roosevelt warned CIO he would help Tobin ---------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) Lenin and Trotsky's war methods A unit of the Soviet fleet (picture) Red Army soldier (picture) Lenin's theory of imperialism -- and Stalin's, by Michael Cort What imperialism is Stalin repeats Kautsky's betrayal Left Jabs, by Cort Shall we campaign for U.S. government aid to the USSR, by Albert Goldman The example of Ethiopia The example of loyalist Spain Class defense versus class-collaboration Soviet government can ask aid The best method to defend the USSR ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker The 'Courier' and the Negro march The 'Courier's' substitute for the march The aluminum trust prospers -- Uncle Sam plays Santa Claus to add to Mellon's million -- by Art Preis OPM connived at concealing shortage Alcoa reaps the fruit gained by its lies Government will build for Alcoa's benefit The aims of the United States in China, by Jack Weber American 'political' aid to China FDR's precedents for invasion -------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The Daily Worker dares not face Trotskyism Federal labor spies Finland's "socialists" now serve Hitler -- cemented "national Unity" with Mannerehim for "democracy" but the only thing that lasted was the "national unity," by Felix Morrow How these "socialists" became Hitler's agents They sneered at our utopian program Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman On the "character" of the war Shachtman's method is like the Stalinists Glenn Martin still says he won't hire Negroes, by Albert Parker Alibi No. 2: blames the workers # # # 26. JULY 26, 1941 (Page 1) Inside the conscript army -- draftees oppose extension -- opposed to war entry, conscripts have no faith in Roosevelt's government; don't hesitate to show their feelings, by A Draftee Their common bond Let the Army speak They're against the war Why we have been indicted: Socialist Workers Party is the anti-war party, by James P. Cannon Bail put up for all defendants -- but government cooks up 2 new charges against two union leaders; Skoglund held on $25,000 bail for deportation hearing Kangaroo moves Negro soldiers write bitter letters about how they are treated Third degree used Mistreated Indictments are under notorious Smith Act, by Michael Cort Roosevelt helped bill Bill characterized ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) FBI terrorizes federal workers, CIO union charges, cites cases -- like Gestapo, says CIO federal workers in letter to unions Many cases cited "Gestapo outrages" Pickets stop boss move (picture) Newark SWP candidate stresses anti-war fight Recalls Hague fight War chest hits home stretch; finish sprint on Text of federal indictment of SWP leaders Second count ------------------------------------------------ (Page 3) Union defense guards stopped silver shirts -- fascists gangs talked big, until Local 544 established guards; federal indictment tries to twist real meaning of 544 guard, by Don Dore Membership set it up Why guard organized Rise of silver shirts The fascist menace Local 544 acts Our first report Practice mobilization Judge rules on this Government strikebreakers (pictures) Biddle no radical Bail put up for all 29 defendents [sic] . . . Bail reductions won National CIO aids Local 544 statement New union paper AFL "union" a flop What the FBI is trying to save for Tobin by hounding Local 544 FBI frameup against SWOC falls apart -- FBI abandons case against shop steward, who was seized on eve of NLRB vote Civil liberties union condemns indictments -- says law under which SWP, CIO members are charged, is violation of constitution Rents soaring in defense homes -------------------------------------------- (Page 4) Red Army forces still intact -- Soviet masses are fighting to defend October's gains, by George Stern Stalin's latest moves Stalin's lackeys fail him Stalin's conservatism Captured by the Red Army (picture) Our military policy -- and the FBI's false version -- the lessons of two world ward dictate our party's program for military training, government-financed, union-controlled, by George Breitman The anti-labor military hierarchy Our program for militant training What we do when we are conscripted Draftees on extension . . . (Continued from Page 1) Officers are ignorant Dangers to labor Draftees are good soldiers Bethlehem steel plant in "slow-down" ---------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Defend our party against Roosevelt Why Negroes dislike the Army How to satisfy the worker-soldier The Comintern and Germany -- Stalinist program cannot inspire German masses to overthrow HItler Do they expect this to win German workers? Fancy Stalinist distinctions between war-mongersNot a single word about a Soviet Germany Why Stalin has again instituted Army commissars, by Jack Weber Stalins' removal of the Commissars Soldiers in many camps protest despite threats The general's answer The soldiers speak out Indictments are under notorious Smith Act (continued from Page 1) Herald-Tribune deplored it ACLU asked veto Our prediction Yoo-hoo general opened many eyes to Army rule -------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Roosevelt's amalgams We defend the USSR New York 'Post' readers blast its war program -- war-mongering sheet has to admit 68 per cent of readers don't agree with call for war; others polls show anti-war sentiment Readers blast "Post' Gallup poll figures Bosses want war Where Hitler has miscalculated in invading USSR Hitler calculations were false All key posts in Stalin's hands # # # 27. AUGUST 2, 1941 (Page 1) Labor's non-partisan league brands St. Paul indictment as FBI frameup -- says U.S. gov't is repeating 1918 'witch-hunting' -- CIO political body, of which John L. Lewis is chairman, takes strong stand against federal indictment of CIO, SWP members A dangerous precedent August 4-27th anniversary of World War I, An Editorial Arming the Soviet Workers (picture) James P. Cannon is SWP N.Y. mayor candidate -- anti-war candidate is one of the 29 indicted in St. Paul Founder of Communist Party Anti-war platform Auto union convention will hear John L. Lewis -- Buffalo convention, opening August 4, may be test of strength between Lewis and Hillmanite forces on issue of CIO policy, by E.R. Frank Hillmanite line is clear Friends asked to aid SWP election campaign Civil rights defense committee is organized to fight prosecution ---------------------------------------------- (Page 2) War prices are going to run riot -- Henderson paints black picture of future inflation; covers up role of profiteers and falsely blames workers and farmers Prices advance over wages (graphic) Government's 'solution'" pull your belt in Farmers are victims, not makers of high prices Wages not responsible for price rises Hight prices due only to lust for profits New deadline set at Aug. 21 in fund drive Mexican Stalinists for U.S. Indictment of SWP -- Mexican statement may be trial balloon for line of Stalinists in this country, by Walter O'Rourke Agrees with FBI Serve American imperialism FBI-Gestapo's latest victims, WPA workers FBI steps in Stalinists whitewash FDR 'Militant' Army St. Paul branch answers the FBI ---------------------------- (Page 3) Our call for workers defense -- federal indictment tries to make crime of our leading anti-fascist demonstrations, by Don Dore Why we called for workers defense guards Steel workers mopping up (picture) Arraignment of 20 defendants set for Aug. 11 -- Carl Skoglund, Local 544-CIO organizer, Has bail reduced on deportation charge CIO demands elections Our military policy aims to bar American Petain -- federal indictment against us will not stifle our criticism of impossibility of fighting fascism under present officers We will not forget the lesson of France What really breeds discontent in the Army Our solution to the problem of officers Support the defendants in the federal prosecution of the Socialist Workers Party -------------------------- (Page 4) Russian Revolution speeded end of World War 1 -- both imperialist camps were fearful of spread of the workers' revolt -- mutinies in all armies came as workers' eyes were opened by Bolsheviks -- by Walter Lang Effect of the revolution on the French Army Mutinies hasten the end of the war The home front moves into battle for peace German Army unable to take advantage of events American entry really prolonged the war The October revolution frightens both war camps Boss press didn't give Knox's reason for detective force Anti-war fighters of World War I On the 27th anniversary of August 4, 1914 -- Eugene V. Debs was ready to fight -- in the worker's army On the 27th anniversary of August 4, 1914 -- Lenin's manifesto of 1915 against the war Proletarians of Europe: ------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Roosevelt picks six The six he picked How the committee will work On the 27th anniversary of August 4, 1914 -- the "Socialist" warmongers -- Stalinists of 1941 continue treacherous traditions of 1914 'socialists,' by George Breitman "Socialist' war slogans haven't improved with time The war-mongers didn't destroy czar and kaiser Stalinists are now most useful war-mongers Supporting imperialist doesn't aid the Soviet Union Social Democrats come to the aid of Imperialism, by Jack Weber They fear the European proletariat They are lackeys of imperialism Auto union convention will hear John L. Lewis (continued from Page 1) Role of the Stalinists Union great gains UAW faces war drive Militant leadership needed -------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Senator Wheeler's case Supporting imperialists is no aid to the USSR On the war fronts: Japan's next southward move would bring war -- Roosevelt drops 'appeasement' and throws down gage of battle; war in the Pacific would be nakedly imperialist conflict, by George Stern Japan surely weakened "Isolationists" back Roosevelt Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman We must not cease fighting Stalinism We are the best defenders of the USSR Expelled YCL member writes to his friend # # # 28. AUGUST 9, 1941 (Page 1) Raise wages to meet rise in living costs! An Editorial Electrical workers still on strike (picture) Hillman, Lewis in auto union clash -- Hillman's pro-war machine starts fight in auto convention; fundamental issues remain unclear as Lewis group vacillates The fundamental issue Why Addes' silence? Reuther group organized Militants still leaderless Local 544-CIO is denied election in one industry Cannon-for-mayor petition drive gaining speed -- workers are signing to place Trotskyist Party on ballot -- anti-war program proves popular with New Yorkers Negro newspapers call for acquittal of SWP ---------------------------------------- (Page 2) On the War Fronts: Red Army blasts myth of Hitler strength -- Soviet resistence [sic] gives impetus to struggles of conquered peoples, by George Stern Clash may now come with Japan The situation of Japan is desperate German prisoners in Soviet hands CIO news says Army taught to break strikes War chest drive nearing goal; now 83% filled War contracts show who profits from war 'Anti-alien' Smith Act unmasked as anti-labor Navy drafted it Coffee denounced bill Draftee says officers ordered to be tough 'Militant' Army Subs, please! Let's see them roll in ------------------------------ (Page 3) At the auto convention -- militant note struck at the very outset, by Art Preis The union's defense guards Union's great gains Aircraft is next Thomas taunts warmongers Union democracy jealously guarded Frankensteen booed Negro delegates active Many women present Tobin hints he may purge New York, Chicago locals -- his editorial attack on New York and Chicago teamsters is like attack he made on Local 544 of Minneapolis in May "Journal" Tobin attacks SWP Fears 544's newspaper Tobin's anti-labor ally Frankensteen Ok'd use of troops in aviation strike Hillman, Lewis in UAW clash (continued from Page 1) Stalinists are silent Aviation strike issue Hillmanites beginning to work with Stalinists again Hillmanite defends Stalinists Hillmanite-Stalinist groups Anton Penyaska Hillmanites attack Lewises for CIO teamster charter Voice your protest of FBI prosecution of SWP! -------------------------------------- (Page 4) Red Army morale astonishes its enemies -- but Soviet soldiers fight bravely because they have something worth defending, by George Breitman Trotsky prediction now comes true Nazi army is "European" too What the Red Army defends Red Army fights despite Stalinism Stalinists silent on class nature of Red Army morale A program for Soviet victory FDR repeats Wilson's 'price control' fraud -- presidential schemes of World War I proved powerless to halt price boom, by Don Dore Wison's [sic] impotent moves to control prices Formula under which prices soared upward Same profit formula used in other industries Price 'fixing' was used to keep down wages ------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Bosses responsible for Jim Crow The bosses' flimy [sic] alibi Boss tells truth about Roosevelt Churchill fought the USSR -- the chief advocate of intervention has always hated Soviets, by Philip Blake Churchill's fight against the Russian revolution The "little" and "big" schools of intervention Churchill's role during civil war, 1918-1921 Pacifists seek to 'fight' war with a petition They spread harmful illusions Read anti-war fight is anti-capitalist Ecuador-Peru clash caused by World War, by Quebracho World war forces are behind this incident Yankee imperialism still meets resistance Limited monarch (picture) Army incites draftees against trade unions, by A Draftee Draftees anti-war but likely to change Some seek escape at any price ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 6) Join us in fighting for The CIO wins again Stalinism on Aug. 4th News from the Army Not for American public Revolts against Nazis spreading over Europe -- growing unrest in occupied lands spells Hitler's doom; but British propaganda aids Nazis in putting it down British propaganda comes to Hitler's aid Only revolutionary movement can smash Hitlerism Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman Why have we now been indicted? Daniel J. Tobin set the wheels going The hypocrisy of capitalist democracy Annapolis open to all with money and pull, by Eugene Varlin # # # 29. AUGUST 16, 1941 (Page 1) SWP, 544-CIO defendants arraigned -- early trail is being demanded by government -- prosecution insists on rushing trial date to railroad anti[war fighters; seeks to deny defendants time to prepare case Bulletin One Year Passes . . . - Trostskyism leads workers' anti-war fight Leon Trotsky, Nov. 7, 1879-Aug. 21, 1940 (picture) Auto convention groups line up around NOrth American issue -- delegates reject Hillmanite Report; but addes [sic] compromises with Frankensteen "Super-minority" report Rand and file brings out real issues Cannon-for-mayor petition drive wins anti-war workers' support Navy may 'seize' Kearny shipyard ------------ (Page 2) Auto convention groups are lining up -- grouping around issue of the North American strike (continued from Page 1) Reuther position is voted down Middle-man Thomas Rank and file ready for real fight Largest union convention War chest hits 85% only one week to go Wages, not profits were frozen in 1917, by Michael Cort Stalinists muddled CP is washed up New leadership forming "Militant' Army August 'Fourth Int'l" Trotsky memorial issue SWP, 544 defendants arraigned -- early trial is being demanded by government (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------ (Page 3) How Leon Trotsky organized the Red Army -- he forged an invincible military force in the face of tremendous odds, by John G. Wright The difficulties of creating the Red Army How the army was built The basis of the "military opposition" Trotsky's achievements remained after him Stalin's crimes against the Red Army Holding back the knockout punch (cartoon) Natalia Trotsky exposes new plot to free Jacson -- bares GPU attempts to construct "self-defense" motive as alibi -- charge that assassin's lawyers is GPU accomplice goes unanswered, by Walter Rourke "Self-defense" theory ------------------------------------------ (Page 4) Trotsky showed how to fight war and fascism and the only way to defend the Soviet Union -- we cannot wipe out war and fascism until capitalism is destroyed -- extension of the October revolution to other lands alone can save the USSR How to fight fascism The lessons of France and Spain What American workers can do The slogans of futility and betrayal Trotsky's military policy Defend civil liberties! Protest FBI persecution of SWP! Trotsky told workers how to save the unions Conflict in the CIO ---------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker The Army and segregations What will the USO do? A correction by Pickens Trotsky fought unceasingly against life-long persecution -- Stalinist hounding was powerless to interrupt his work, by Joseph Hansen Persecutions of the secretariat Trotsky's family hounded too The death of Leon Sedov The murder of Sheldon Harte Jacson rectifies Stalin's "error" Progress in India hindered by British exploiters, by Jack Weber Some interesting figures on India Hitler cannot teach Churchill Trotsky, Lenin and Kamenev (picture) In exile (picture) Red Army leader (picture) Addressing the Comintern (picture) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: 'Russia as an ally' Meet rising prices by raising wages Paying for the war Churchill sought the overthrow of the USSR -- as secretary of state for war he aided the White armies and asked for a united imperialist attack on the Soviet Union Why Churchill could not carry out his policy Lloyd George's objections to Churchill's policy Churchill still thinks his policy was right Churchill succeeded in aiding Kolchak Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman Why Stalin murdered Trotsky Trotsky's death a blow to the USSR The Soviet workers understand # # # 30. AUGUST 23, 1941 (Page 1) FDR's 8 points hide real war aims -- imperialist plans for world conquest mapped in conference; USSR menaced, by William F. Warde The main business of the conference SWP elections platform hits FDR war drive -- Cannon to run for mayor of New York on strong anti-war, anti-fascist program A vote for the candidates of boss parties is a vote for war A vote for James P. Cannon is a vote against war and fascism Minneapolis AFL unions face 'purge' by Green -- local central labor union charged with failure to assist Tobin's attempt to smash Local 544-CIO; Tobin's gang tries to slip gold-brick contract on truck drivers AFL unions resisted Tobin's demands Militants attack both Addes and Reuther No fence-sitters allowed Tobin "contract" signed CIO prints Tobin contract Tobin's problem remains CIO auto workers vote support for Local 544 Right wing leaders win out at auto convention -- Addes group compromises on basic issues; gives support to Hillmanite Red-baiting resolution Addes disappoint UAW militants Anti-Red issue Militants attack both Addes and Reuther FDR intervenes in Kearny strike -------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum Draftee reveals Army officers' incompetence The Blow UAW delegates on picket duty (picture) Private Ned Turman died fighting for democracy -- Negro draftee fought against Jim Crow brutality of military police; fellow soldiers thrill to his last words Segregated cannon fodder How MP's treat Negroes What Ned Turman fought for Statistics prove Army Jim Crowism Few days left to complete war chest drive Right wing leaders win out at auto convention -- Addes compromises on basic issues; backs Red-baiting (continued from Page 1) New leadership on order of the day UAW still the best "Militant' Army -------------------------- (Page 3) CP tell FDR how to Frame SWP -- Stalinist recommend Moscow trail method, by ALbert Goldman Stalinists forced to take a position The method of attack What Howard won't explain Resurrecting the Moscow trials Stalinists want indictment changed Stalinists want a Moscow trial CIO, all liberals support defendants Our record is clear 544-AFL 'organizers' go on a crime spree -- shooting former, attacking nurse, assaulting alderman, hauling marijuana all part of the job for Tobin's men Only thugs would stay and do Tobin's work The incredible saga of Tobin's "Beeler Boys" Red Army fighters (picture) 'Commission men' pull down fat contract fees, by Don Dore Press exposure Washington hush-hush What the "times" conceals FBI terrorizes civil service unions Gestapo methods The "security" of civil service On strike at Kearny ---------------------------------------- (Page 4) Roosevelt now imitates Wilson's '14 points' -- fate of 1918 'war aims' shows what will happen to FDR's eight points, by Art Preis "Open covenants openly arrived at" An FDR-Churchill omission Freedom of the seas "Present obligations" excepted Disarmament hoax Self-determination in the colonies A significant silence Subject nations What the 8 points slur over The "sincere welcome" Imperialist "peace" Defend civil liberties! Protest FBI persecution of SWP! Why we oppose Stalin's foreign policy, by John G. Wright Lenin and Trotsky -- revolutionary realists Stalin repeats the treachery of the Second International How the Stalinists help the imperialists N.Y. program hits war moves (continued from Page 1) Against imperialist war! Against fascism! A vote for James P. Cannon is a vote for workers' rights Defend the trade unions! For civil liberties! Against racial and religious discrimination! Fight the high cost of living! For the continuation of the relief program! For a workers' and farmers' government! For socialism! ------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Auto workers fight Jim Crow Whose idea is Jim Crowism? Answer to a reader Churchill fought USSR with men, money, guns and diplomacy -- his only criticism of intervention was that it did not succeed, by Philip Blake How Churchill withdrew the troops The extent of British aid Not material aid alone For whom the White Armies fought But intervention helped, he feels Japan may now seize opportunity to attack Siberia, by Jack Weber War in Pacific imminent Japan and aid to the USSR Trotsky on the society of the future -- socialism will bring giant advances for mankind Will man degenerate under socialism? ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: FDR's 8-points hide real imperialist plans (continued from Page 1) Stalin's war aims Revolutionary aims Priorities joblessness faces 2 million workers -- monopolies oppose expansion of productions facilities and try to limit supplies of raw materials for small companies,by C. Charles Transportation lack Small concerns hit Capitalist anarchy Workers protest planlessness Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman Youth opposes training for war Capitalist class unable to furnish ideal Our military policy applicable # # # 31. AUGUST 30, 1941 (Page 1) Workers arm to save Leningrad -- masses inspired by memories of October 1917 -- Kremlin finally compelled to make appeal to traditions of the October Revolution as workers rally for defense to the death The whole working class prepares Stalinists held masses back to the last minute Leningrad in danger . . . Revolutionary policy can bring victory, An Editorial Kearny plant taken over by the Navy -- no assurance given that union demands will be granted 7500 sign for Cannon as mayor All fight to defend USSR (picture) Tobin's terrorism hit by Minneapolis drivers Demurrers to be filed in St. Paul suit 1500 strikers picket Gimbel's Union solidarity ------------------------------------------------------ (Page 2) Workers pay tribute to Trotsky's memory -- memorial meetings throughout country in all large cities show teachings of Trotsky inspire advanced workers to go forward New York Los Angeles Philadelphia Detroit Minneapolis Newark Akron Reading Boston Chicago Youngstown Mass picketing at Gimbel's (picture) War chest at 90% as drive reaches end, by James P. Cannon Memorial telegrams sent to Natalia Sedov Trotsky CP-Hillmanite clash faces UE convention -- unprincipled fight for union control is only issue between both pro-war groups Workers' Forum Kearny shipyard strikers help Newark cigar workers ---------------------------------------- (Page 3) Trotskyism lives -- by J.P. Cannon -- speech delivered at New York Trotsky memorial meeting Reaction of 1917 repeated today The Russian Revolution is still alive The war clarifies all issues Struggles of the American Trotskyist movement Our work since Trotsky's death Why the Trotskyists have been indicted The opposition to war that won't stop Roosevelt's precedent for the indictment Why they frame a small group -------------------------------------------- (Page 4) Auto convention posed labor's war problems -- contradictions created by war totalitarianism revealed at convention, by E.R. Frank Riddle of the convention Background of conflicts Addes group folds up Stalinists lose ground The coming clash Temper of membership Know what they want Why the draftee Army lacks morale -- no faith in cause for which ruling class wants them to fight, by Art Preis Real reasons for low morale Only a workers' army will have morale ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Is this the Negroes' war? What the war will mean Famous American labor trials == the state of Massachusetts versus Sacco and Vanzetti, by Lydia Beidel Background of the case: Basis of the frameup: The arrest: The victims: The trials: The seven-year defense: The counter-campaign of the bourgeoisie: The execution: Hopkins covers Stalin and the Moscow trials, by Jack Weber Hopkins investigates Russia Hopkins and the purges Hopkins hates October too Trotskyism lives (continued from Page 3) The principles of Lenin and Trotsky The alternative: socialism or fascism ------------------------------------------------------ (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Revolutionary policy can bring victory (continued from Page1) Who profits at Kearny? Yes, Churchill, you are presumptuous Biddle is rewarded How the Bolsheviks defended Petrograd -- in 1919 the Soviet workers defeated the attacks of Yudenich by following the revolutionary policies of Lenin and Trotsky Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman Hitler's motives in attacking Soviet Union Real crime of Stalinists French workers fight against Petain terror, by Michael Cort French capitalists aid German rape # # # 32. SEPT. 6, 1941 (Page 1) The only way to defend the Soviet Union, An Editorial Masses defend Soviet Union -- hold Nazi army at Odessa, Kiev and Leningrad -- traditions of October 1917 inspire masses to fight to death against imperialist A tale of two cities (cartoon) Local 544-CIO drivers press for elections -- parade of witnesses at state hearings demands vote to choose bargaining agent Tobin move boomerangs Union leader bares wire-tapping FBI -- J. Edgar Hoover's Labor spies are caught in the at by Harry Bridges and reporters Londoners honor memory of Trotsky UERMW 'compromises' on anti-CP resolution -------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Minnesota Negro body hits military Jim Crow -- Negro defense committee puts Governor Stassen on the spot by proving that he has the authority to abolish Jim Crowism in the state "home guard" but he is afraid to exercise it Defense committee formed Stassen's lame excuses Stassen thoroughly discredited N.Y. Campaign headquarters (picture) New York SWP district will complete quota Union leader exposes wire-tapping by FBI La Guardia fires Ewart Guinier, Negro trade union official The Northern brand of Jim Crow Subsistence incomes to be taxed for war -- Senate committee backs reduced tax exemptions to place war costs burden on low-wage earners and lower middle class Manufacturers ass-n backed new taxes Workers pay taxes, bosses get profits Lawyer scored Smith Act in mpls. Meeting Union leader exposes wire-tapping by FBI (continued from Page 1) 'Militant' Army ------------------------------------ (Page 3) Local 544-CIO drivers press for elections (continued from Page 1) Biddle "defends" civil liberties CP, Hillman form anti-Lewis bloc -- war-mongers united at UE convention; Stalinists lead drive against Lewis, by Art Preis Labor unity on the AFL's basis Open attacks on Lewis increasing Stalinists displeased with UAW convention, by Anthony Massini TWU demand wage rises (picture) John L. Lewis: his stand on war, his role in the unions, by George Breitman Lewis policy on the war The question of aid to the USSR Differences on building the unions ------------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 4) Two years of the war -- capitalist class cannot make peace -- only world workers can stop war The lessons of France Chicago Tribune repeats slanders retracted by CP The Marxist attitude on Iran invasion -- the Soviet role and the British role are each evaluated from the standpoint of the class character of their states, by Albert Goldman Lenin and Trotsky on invasion Stalinist N. Y. Election platform has one aim: support of the war, by Philip Blake Why CP doesn't name names Prices soaring survey reveals -------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Wars the Negroes supported What about the War of 1917? How U.S. rules Porto Rico -- Wall Street imperialism brings untold misery to natives, by M. Ingersoll Poverty and filth Slaves of American sugar interests Tammany politics Militant strikes A program for freedom Hate American rule A native viewpoint Against fighting for American imperialism Destruction of the Dnieper Dam and what it signifies,by Michael Cort\ Something new for the Nazis Stalin's theory also Chinese Trotskyists tell how to defend the USSR United States role Words out of the past that the Stalinists would now like to forget completely On the Soviet Eastern Front Armed women defend farms ------------------------------------------ (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: What Local 44-CIO is fighting for Laval and terrorism The answer for Kearny Manual trains soldiers to think like fascists -- Army officers approve methods and 'vitality' of Nazis; try to blame trade unions for destroying morale, by Michael Cort Hitler methods held justified Notorious Gen. Lear attacks critics Draftees lose their illusions in the Army, by A Draftee No illusions about "war for democracy" Strike breaking -- regular course War means promotion Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman Stalinist "revolutionary" propaganda Noble officers look down on rabble Officer caste will not overthrow Hitler # # # 33. SEPT. 13, 1941 (Page 1) 'They shot first' is the war cry -- 'Greer' incident serves schemes of war-mongers -- argument about who shot first covers up joint war guilt of all imperialists The tide rises in occupied territories, An Editorial St. Paul case being argued Marchers show C.I.O. Strength (picture) War bloc runs UE convention -- Stalinists and Hillmanite Red Baiters join hands in putting over pro-war line, by Art Preis CIO begins drive to organize all Teamsters -- assistant to A.D. Lewis, chairman of CIO United Construction Workers Organizing Committee, makes announcement in Mpls. Brewery workers help Department of Justice to center its 'case' around Minneapolis union defense guard CIO charges new tax bill 'soaks the poor' ------------------ (Page 2) Workers' Forum Questions use of the name, Negro The editor's answer A soldier's reaction to the draft extension Election petitions in New York: two methods of getting them Contrast our campaign with a boss' petitions Court upholds the Davies' petitions N.Y. committee asks fund for cannon campaign Stalinist-Hillmanite war bloc runs UE convention at Camden Carey insists on Red baiting stand Joint report keynotes "unity" for the war Stalinists hide carey's anti-labor role Stalinists "compromise" resolution dangerous Carey and Stalinists pull their punches CP "democracy" not for Trotskyists "What about Jackson" Stalinists support Carey for CIO post Vital issues are not discussed 'Militant" army ------------------------------ (Page 3) Negro soldiers denounced by General Ben Lear -- draftees who were beaten and insulted by Jim Crow mobs in Arkansas, went north to be sent back and threatened by Lear Police create trouble Demand arms for self-defense Lear's complaint What the union defense guard did -- its function was to resist the attacks of the fascist gangs on the union halls The threat of the silver shirts Nation-wide attacks on labor Organization of the guard Activities of the guard What happened to the guard What Roosevelt fears Auto workers on parade (picture) CIO begins drive to organize all Teamsters (continued from Page 1) Drivers flock to CIO Praises Minneapolis men Success in Midwest Newark Socialist Workers Party files petitions for Breitman Mass meeting for 29 to be held in Akron Labor's own defense project ---------------------------------- (Page 4) Trotsky memorial speech by Farrell Dobbs -- address delivered at the Minneapolis memorial meeting on Aug. 21, 1941 -- national labor secretary pays tribute to teachings and example of Trotsky Undaunted by persecutions Stalin's guilt has been established The struggle against Stalinism Trotsky's last great struggle Trotsky and the trade unions in war Why Roosevelt attacks the Trotskyists We are confident of the future The labor movement and the draftees -- win their support, the trade unions must fight for the soldiers' needs, by Victor Anderson How Green repels the draftees What the labor movement can do Today's campaign for the unions ---------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker The kind of war that Negroes can support The fighting spirit exists now The United States vs. William D. Haywood et al. , by Lydia Beidel Background of the case The indictment The trials The defense Sentences Subsequent development of the case The question of individual amnesty The Stalinists and the question of aid to the Soviet Union, by Jack Weber The Stalinists and aid to the USSR How the "democracies" will aid the USSR The blindness of the Stalinists "Fortune' says bosses must learn more from the fascists A Hitler "revolution" proposed Fortune nominates a leader Fortune and the unions ------------------------------------ (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The CIO organizes the Teamsters First victims of the new Stalinist line The great hypocrite Gen. De Gaulle plans to restore monarchy -- French Stalinists disarm the workers by demanding 'unity' with both the 'democratic' and royalist forces, by Michael Cort French resistance increases Where We Stand, by Albert Goldman The general staff of the Red Army Why the "democrats" are pleased The Stalinists fall in with this Hilter's program for the Soviet collectives, by John G. Wright # # # 34. SEPT. 20, 1941 (Page 1) Trial of 29 set for October 20 -- demurrers not granted SWP, 544-CIO leaders -- judge overrules charge of defendants that basis for indictments is false The government is railroading the 29 to jail -- let there be no illusions about this case; Biddle and Roosevelt are going through with their vile frameup against SWP, An Editorial Grain for the Soviet Front (picture) SIU strikes East Coast for war bonus -- bulletin Stalinists declare war against John L. Lewis UAW adopts plan to save jobs Noted figures sign fund appeal for 29 -------------------------------- (Page 2) Trial Qf 29 defendents [sic] set for October 20th -- demurrers not granted of SWP, 544-CIO leaders (continued from Page 1) No overt acts cited ACLU representative attacks Smith Act Goldman's rebuttal Racial bias bars youth in Chicago -- Jews, Negroes and Italians refused jobs at new Buick plant Promises broken Training for Soviet defense (picture) N.Y. Campaign committee asks day's pay donations Priorities as pretext for attack on union UAW locals adopt plan St. Paul poll goes anti-war -- state fair poll of farmer-labor association reveals popular opposition Stalinists beat a forced retreat Workers' Forum Walgreen porters strike weakened by craft set-up 'Militant' Army ------------------------------------------------ (Page 3) Biddle's new pretext for prosecuting us -- Biddle finally chooses basis for frameup,by Felix Morrow The government's previous frameup lines What the government's real purpose is ACLU asks that prosecution be dropped -- Civil Liberties Union tells Biddle why it opposed the St. Paul indictments Biddle's answer to the Civil Liberties Union Help fight the indictments -------------------------- (Page 4) 'Priorities Unemployment -- menace to labor -- millions of workers hit in steel, auto, rubber, silk -- greed of monopolies sows widespread industrial chaos Auto workers discuss priorities problems -- UAW members ask equal voice in making decisions, seniority and some rate of pay, by Joe Andrews Union offer own plans for handing 'priorities,' by C. Charles The Murray plan The Reuther plan The UE plan Record of the OPM: one year of loyal service to the bosses, by Michael Cort OPM "accomplishments" False report on raw materials A "liberal" solution ---------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Fascist ideas and Jim Crow Lavine's report Churchill and Gallacher -- they mirror the relations between the Kremlin and the ' democracies,' by George Breitman Churchill really evaded the question Churchill's evidence Churchill's rebuff What programs will rally the masses of Europe?, by Jack Weber Groundswell of unrest in Europe The Stalinist program Stalinist draft policy 'shocks' CP members, by Don Dore "Ready to do everything" We're still waiting! (This may be an advertisement) -------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Lindbergh and the 'isolationists' Why there is unrest in occupied Europe The issue in the New York elections Unions offer own plans for handling 'priorities' (continued from Page 1) The aluminum plan British bosses promise to stop sales of "lend lease' material, by Arthur Ford English business victories Reveals betrayal of the workers Stalin moves against the 'Volga Germans' -- the masses of the Volga German Republic who defended the USSR in civil war days are now attacked by the Kremlin, by John G. Wright Background of the Volga Germans What the Stalinists said yesterday A GUP confession # # # 35. SEPT. 27, 1941 (Page 1) Seamen defeat maritime commission -- war bonus issue to be negotiated with employers -- successful strike smashes government's attempt to force seafarers union into compulsory arbitration of war bonus -- bulletin Gov't strikebreaking Bosses sabotage Why Churchill doesn't open a Western Front, An Editorial, by Felix Morrow Cannon petition drive nearing successful end Picketing aluminum trust (picture) NY banquet to honor indicted SWP leaders Minneapolis drivers are refused elections Next fight in courts Why Stassen did it Roosevelt helped Tobin Warren K Billings joins committee defending 29 -- joins other labor and liberal figures in organization formed to defend indicted leaders of SWP and Local 544-CIO -------------------------- (Page 2) Minneapolis drivers are refused elections -- right to pick union they want denied by gov'ment agencies (continued from Page 1) Stassen's Red-baiting excuse Political arithmetic CIO will fight New York opens Cannon for mayor drive Newark defense committee to hold banquet for 29 this Saturday Packinghouse strikers defy injunction -- Chicago CIO unions rally in defense of picketing rights LaGuardia gets Stalinist boost for reelection -- CP mayoralty candidate praises union-busting mayor in own "campaign speech", by Harry Frankel Seafarers defeat Maritime Commission (continued from page 1) Text of Local 554's [sic] statement What Blair is covering up They distort the history of 544 Tobin's gangster policies approved "Militant' Army -------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) 'Insurgent' miners oppose CIO policies, by Anthony Massini CP makes bid for unity with Hillman -- and Hillman plans to drive CIO into suicidal 'unity' with AFL Defending "democracy" Meaning of the moves for CIO-AFL unification, by George Breitman Roosevelt's aims The AFL conditions What the Hillmanites want Role of the Stalinists Lewis' stand on unification What the Communist party supports when it backs Hillman's program, by Art Preis Hillman's program of strikebreaking In Memorial Help fight the indictments ------------------------------------------ (Page 4) UAW board reaffirms union's support for CIO organization of Teamsters -- votes to uphold convention decision which Reuther-Hillmanites attempt to violate, by John Adamson Support for UCWOC asked The Flint program Soviet air fighters (picture) Hilderding "found dead" in Nazi jail -- Social Democrat is victim of capitalism he helped save Why no Western Front is opened (continued from Page 1) 'My day on low pay" by a Housewife Randolph calls for a new Negro movement -- says million Negroes must organize for a serious struggle against Jim Crowism, by Albert Parker -------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker North or South? Schuyler's answer Both viewpoints are wrong Famous American labor trials -- The United States vs. Eugene V. Debs, by Lydia Beidel Background of the case The Canton speech The trial The Supreme Court decision Candidacy from jail Commutation Japan's dilemma -- dare it attack the USSR now? By Jack Weber The unsettled Pacific The price the U.S. wants Publisher of fascist papers finds it pays to be a 'Democrat' Who is this convert? The incredible story of the 'Albert Dewey" "National defense" refloats the death trap Boss profits vs seamen's lives ------------------------------------ (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The 'impartial' state Second international slogan and politics War and taxes Arnold attacks labor for productions curbs -- assistant attorney general tries to hide full responsibility of big industrialists for impeding expansion of war production, by Don Dore For compulsory methods against labor What bosses have cost in lost labor time Administration backs "sabotage" by trusts Talk aimed at labor's rights Anglo-Soviet trade union committee aids British imperialists, by John G. Wright What the old joint committee did Treachery on a grander scale # # # 36. OCT. 4, 1941 (Page 1) Trotsky showed road to victory for Soviet Union, An Editorial Catastrophe faces USSR as result of Stalin's rule -- Stalin's purges beheaded Red Army, by Natalia Sedov Trotsky Churchill 'satisfied' with Red Army showing -- he does not desire the victory of Soviet Union, by Felix Morrow Soviet masses are kept in the dark regarding defeats -- main tasks of Soviet press are whipping up spy hysteria and glorification of Stalin ------------------------ (Page 2) Judge denies motions made for 29 defendants -- argues that Smith anti-labor act is justified because of Hitler's victories Bill of particulars asked Judge's decision Red sailors defending USSR (picture) SWOC wins victory at Sparrows Point plant -- steel workers win Labor Board election in strategic Bethlehem Steel stronghold A clear cut victory Intimidation failed 15,000 Cannon-for-mayor signatures to be filed LaGuardia denounced by TWU convention, by Harry Frankel Workers' Forum Flint reader discusses Militant slogan on priorities Even Northern Negroes get Jim Crowed in jobs "Militant' Army ---------------------------------------------- (Page 3) How Stalin's purge beheaded the Red Army Trotsky warned that Stalin's murder of the Red Army leaders would endanger defense of Soviet Union, by Leon Trotsky The leaders of the Red Army Reasons for the purges The new "leadership" of the Red Army Auto barons intensify 'priority' unemployment -- R.J. Thomas, UAW-CIO head, charges profit lust creates job crisis in industry What Wilson concealed Facing 'economic' The Flint plan Red Army 'satisfies' Churchill (continued from Page 1) The meaning of the Dnieper and Donetz 'Good Will' is ended when strike begins Committee formed to aid imprisoned Negro soldiers 'Fourth International' for October is off press Help fight the indictment ------------------------ (Page 4) CP licks Hillman's boots-- but gets kicked in the face as reward for cheering Hillman at IUMSW convention, by Art Preis Whitewash for Hillman Unity with Red-baiters Small favors gratefully received SIU discusses next steps (picture) Curran shifts stand on SIU strike issue -- after slurring SIU strike as 'flukey' forced to condemn Maritime Commission Curtiss-Wright company union policy exposed -- National Labor Relations Board hearings show "aircraft" to be tool of company Hamilton's testimony Bosses financed the aircraft Kriegman's whitewash Importance of organizing Curtiss Newark defense committee holds successful banquet for 29 Other speakers 'Pravda' hides facts (continued from Page 1) ---------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker AFL convention coming The latest "solution" Roosevelt and Neutrality -- FDR is now ready to discard legal fiction of neutrality, by Walter Lang Roosevelt "regrets" First step to war "True neutrality" Evading the law No more need for legal pretense Not the bosses, but the workers will save the USSR, by Jack Weber Workers want to aid Soviet Union How to assure aid to the USSR "Isolationists' hide real cause of war -- by concealing imperialist character of war, "isolationists" hinder real anti-war fight, by Anthony Massini The interventionist line Why U.S. bosses go to war Defense committee secretary shows Biddle's words contradict his acts ---------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Stalin's policies made disasters possible The 'aid' Stalin seeks Boss patriotism wilts at idea of 6% profits -- Morgenthau's profit limitation proposal, while only a gesture, enrages bosses, who want "ceilings" only on workers' wages, by Don Dore Why Morgenthau made this proposal now Morgenthau proposes, congress disposes Tagore's last article # # # 37. OCT. 11, 1941 (Page 1) U.S. aims at world rule, says Knox -- will "police seven seas" for next 100 years -- admits this war will be followed by other imperialist struggle for world domination, by George Breitman No promise of peace What "freedom of the seas" means Who will run the world after the war Kremlin conceals real reasons for defeats -- exaggerates Moscow conference results to hide lock of competent Army leaders, failure to inspire revolutionary struggle, by Art Preis Situation not changed Can't discuss Soviet war (picture) New pamphlet on SWP prosecution now on sale Stalin forbids Soviet masses to discuss war developments -- measure is intended to silence those who are critical of Kremlin's ruinous policies, by John G. Wright Trying to separate worker and solder Grant Dunne, 1894-1941 Workers mourn his loss ------------------------ (Page 2) Labor groups denounce union-buster LaGuardia -- anti-labor policies hit by TWU, teachers, municipal workers and Negro groups Vote for the candidate who fights against war Reason for union guards (picture) Kremlin conceals real reasons for defeats (continued from Page 1) Stalinists ranks asking questions The lack of leadership The economic factor The German workers Stalin's "appeal" Road to victory Seamen win war bonus gains as result of strike action -- but NDMB uses threats to coerce union heads to accept limited concessions Revolutions! U.S. aims at world rule says Secretary Knox (continued from Page 1) ILGWU Local calls strike in Bayonne, by Lou Cooper Supported by other unions ---------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Soviet losses are threatening the future conduct of the war -- bureaucrats, afraid to tell the workers the truth, minimize extent of losses Why Soviet losses are minimized The importance of the Ukraine Whole industrial apparatus threatened 544-CIO continues fight for elections -- motor transport workers appeal Blair anti-labor decision in district court Stalinists join Tobin in attacking Teamsters -- will defend Tobin in whatever he does so long as he continues to support the war, by Anthony Massini Admit "justified grievances" Stalinists tells Tobin to make it look good Lies about Minneapolis Teamsters Stalin forbids masses to discuss war moves (continued from Page 1) GPU wants help Discussion limited -- to official line Bureaucrats fear the youth "Explaining" the defeats Trotsky assassin gives new GUP 'defense' line, by Walter Rourke Trotskyites again! Help fight the indictment ---------------------------------------- (Page 4) 'We were bombed at Suez'-- seaman described how aerial bomb exploding close to his ship knocked him out of his bunk; crew says bonus not worth risk, by Al Swanson The bombing attack We curse the bonus Conditions of natives Suez madhouse What I learned from the troops British officer caste Grant Dunne, 1894-1941 (continued from Page 1) Brought home on stretcher in 1919 A leader of great strikes of 1934 Prosecuted because he opposed the war Working class revolts sweep Nazified Europe Brutal reprisals Beheading leadership ------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker A little history Hastie can't answer Baldwin The trends of "isolationism" -- movement splits, part goes to war camp, part turns fascist, by Don Dore Isolationist ebb-tide Republican back slide Mexican workers shot by Camacho's soldiers -- protection of Army caste responsible for massacre; part of his move to the right, by Piocho Responsibility of the officer caste Officers pressing forward Monopolies nibble at consumers' pockets ---------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The Bridges decision Knox and the USSR The AFL convention American Legion speaks for Army General staff -- formed by G. H. Q. after World War I to silence radicalism among veterans, legion now lines them up for World War II, by Ruth Jeffrey The Red scare Legion emerges Legion on 'democracy' Seeds of fascism Art capitalism bosses necssary[sic]? Capitalists have no useful function Bosses try to belittle working class Only the workers can run society # # # 38. OCT. 18, 1941 (Page 1) SWP plenum-conference adopts program on tasks for party -- largest conference in history of American Trotskyist movement gives fighting answer to FDR's moves to gag anti-war party Cannon's report Defense of the USSR Establish organization press fund Desperate struggle Stalin's policy means doom of USSR -- Kremlin unable to hide scope of reverses -- lack of leadership, due to Stalin's army purge of 1937-38, is reason for defeats, by Art Preis Stalin's boasts Will support boss war to 'bitter end' -- Green Green's "unity" terms Stassen's speech Poll-tax court upholds Waller death decree Trail of SWP, 544-CIO leaders starts Monday -- 28 defendants face government frameup "conspiracy" charge; trial part of Roosevelt's attempt to crush anti-war vanguard Stalinists withdraw own candidate to support union-buster LaGuardia -------------------- (Page 2) CP joins with bosses in denouncing strikes -- traitorous leaders of the Communist Party ready to play the role of strikebreakers, by Don Dore Endorse Green's strikebreaking program Echoes labor's Judases CP rank-and-file victims of strikebreaking For 'proper forms of struggle" Birds of a feather (picture) Green will support war to 'bitter end' (continued from Page 1) Racketeering issue Don't want to be 'dictators' Evading the issue Why Tobin wants reduced per-capita Stalin's policy means doom for Soviet Union (continued from Page 1) 'Militant' Army' -------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Our party's guide to immediate action -- text of the SWP plenum resolution on "the federal prosecution and the present tasks of the party" The prosecution and the defense Internal preparation of the party Against conciliation with renegades The struggle against war and fascism Tasks in the trade unions For defense of the Soviet Union Plenum greetings sent to Natalia Trotsky Plenum-conference inspires party ranks To hold referendum on declaration of principles Encouraging report on aid from CRDC Reason for the high morale C.P. backs La Guardia (continued from Page 1) ---------------------------------------- (Page 4) A farewell to Grant Dunne -- worker-warrior -- #We shall write his name on the banner of his union and his party," says Dobbs in funeral address A victim of capitalism, in peace and war A fearless fighter for labor Grant Dunne's greatest contribution SWP sends expression of sympathy to Clara Dunne Canadian labor fights war repression -- strike struggles answer attempts of boss government to beat down workers' unions Industrial disputes act Won't negotiate with any union Freezing wages More repressions Aluminum strike Miners' slow-down Judge white-washes aluminum trust freeing nation's tightest monopoly; Alcoa controls vital war metal Only profits interest Alcoa Canadian gov't deports CIO officer ------------------------------------------------------ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Stalinist propaganda The warmongers and the Negroes Famous American labor trials -- State of California versus Mooney and Billings, by Lydia Beidel Background of the case Basis of the frame-up The arrests The trials World protest The pardons Petty bourgeois opposition shows its bankruptcy, by Jack Weber The 'logic' of the petty-bourgeosie The end-product of Soviet defeatism Class rule in Army shows will not fight for democracy, by A Draftee Officers try to keep facts from the public "Equality' in Army -------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: What the prosecutions cannot accomplish Discarding a fiction How the CP 'aids' USSR Whitewashing Jim Crow'"Why we left the petty bourgeois opposition" -- statement of 12 former worker party members who broke with the Shactmanite Group and rejoined the Trotskyists Current tendencies Trotsky's teachings forgotten What has inspired the growing unrest in occupied lands? By Michael Cort Invasion of USSR inspires revolts "Democracies" do not aid revolts # # # 39. OCT. 25 1941 (Page 1) Stalin orders GUP rule for Moscow -- turns to open GPU terror to bolster regime -- edict aimed at silencing all those who criticize or oppose Kremlin's war policy Officers also held suspect Minneapolis trial is postponed for one week -- Judge Joyce postpones opening date to October 27 because of mother's illness Case attracting wide attention The issues at stake Biddle attacks our program, says Cannon -- states trial of 28 is for anti-war stand The real conspirator (cartoon) Labor, liberal groups donate funds for 28 Unions contribute to defense Prominent figures join committee Labor gained nothing from AFL convention -- craft union tops ignore workers' problems; back boss war program 'to the Bitter End,' by Don Dore Sops to appease discontented ranks Cannon name of ballot for mayor of N.Y. SWOC condemns Jim Crow policy of the U.S Army ---------------------------------------- (Page 2) Workers' Forum Discuss party's military policy Corrects mistakes in editorial on Jim Crow No gains from AFL convention -- Jurisdictional wars, racketeering remain biggest AFL issues (continued from Page 1) Jurisdictional strife Green's idea of "unity" Demand ouster of Thurman Arnold Lily-white policy Racketeering issue New York party holds spirited convention, by Lou Cooper Need for recruiting Reaching the Stalinists Mayoralty campaign discussed Socialism in one country 'Militant' Army New Haven goes forward The New York convention From England Bell aircraft workers vote to go on strike The company's "offer" ------------------------------------------------------ (Page 3) GPU rule for Moscow -- GPU terror intended to gag workers (continued from Page 1) Stalin's boasts Other explanations Why the guerrillas were sacrificed Latest panacea Double purpose Cannot hide responsibility The Soviet Union can still be saved ACLU issues pamphlet on the Minnesota case -- Civil Liberties Union condemns government action in prosecuting the 28 for 'seditious conspiracy' The alleged "overt act" Asks for financial aid Official text of Stalin's 'shoot on the spot' order 450 Isolantite strikers firm -- one month of picket line assaults fails to break spirit of N.J. Workers, by Arthur Burch Joined the CIO C.P. Goons assault 'militant' salesmen -- SWP members brutally attacked while distributing papers of local union, by Tom Silvers Maidenform strikers see victory now after forcing Dubinsky recognition Workers' demands ---------------------------------- (Page 4) Results of the first year of conscription -- low morale, lack of competent leadership main features of Army, by Anthony Massini Explanations of the administration Effect of leadership on morale The Army's 'solution' of morale How they will 'improve' the leadership S.W.P. military policy has the answer Adequate direct relief is immediate necessity for victims of priorities -- union must fight to prevent suffering of workers unemployed because of latest results of anarchy in capitalist production, by Art Preis The union plans The question of control Who shall control industry An immediate demand Governor Stassen of MInnesota practices for the presidency -------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Churchill and the Negroes Five kinds of British Jim Crow Strikes sweep Shanghai -- workers demand wage increases to meet added living costs, by Robert L. Birchman Omnibus workers' fourth strike Cost of living skyrocketing Two corrections Social patriots call for 'unity of labor' -- for war, by Jack Weber The Churchills look ahead Function of labor lieutenants Unity -- on what program? 'Allies' won't help the USSR -- Stalin calls on 'democracies', ignoring world working class, by Michael Cort What the imperialists want Churchill still hates the workers state -------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Concentration camps and 'democracy's' war On revolutions The price of men Industrial vs. craft unionism (cartoon) New CRDC pamphlet proves anti-war basis of Minnesota, by Edith Kane Why the SWP is prosecuted British Stalinists beg for a Western Front -- have already abandoned the class struggle in hope of a mere promise that Britain may be induced to open a Western Front, by Lydia Beidel Winning workers' confidence -- for the war Setting a "personal example" # # # 40. NOV. 1, 1941 (Page 1) On the twenty-fourth anniversary of the Russian Revolution, An Editorial Trial of 28 opens with attack on SWP program -- defense asserts legal right to advocate idea -- will give complete picture of principles and activities of Socialist Workers Party in answer to charge of "conspiracy' The government's case No imperialist 'Western Front' will save USSR -- Trotsky's policies alone can bring Soviet victory in present grave crisis Lack of leadership Why no appeal to European masses Why the plea for the Western Front Cannon's N.Y.'S candidate against war -- running for mayor on Trotsky program against war, fascism Planning in Buffalo CIO officials endorse '28' defense committee -- workers defense league says prosecution endangers "people's freedom to organize" Smith's letter W.D.L. hits trial New members of committee Breitman SWP candidate in New Jersey -- has only anti=war program on Nov. 4 assembly elections ---------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Trial of the 28 opens -- defense asserts legal rights to advocate ideas (continued from Page 1) Marx, Engels, Lenin and Trotsky on trial, too Drags in all of party's activities No trade unionist called in jury panel Allowed only ten Trial sidelights -- the first day in the court room (Headline missing here) No union man in panel How to become a fine gentleman How the jury panel was selected -- or "how they kept unionist off the Minneapolis jury" 'Militant' Army Campaign uses of the Militant Results of the Chicago conference ---------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Rejected questions of defense to jury -- Queries that would have ferreted out political prejudices of jurors were rules out by judge Joyce as trial opened Albert Goldman" defendant and counsel for defense Records of 28 show long service to labor -- a few pertinent details about defendants Roosevelt seeks to jail for opposition to war and union loyalty No imperialist 'Western Front' will save the Soviet Union (continued from Page 1) Admission of bankruptcy Stalin's real crime Tasks of Soviet masses In memoriam Breitman SWP candidate in New Jersey (continued from Page 1) ---------------------------- (Page 4) Vote against war! Vote for J.P. Cannon -- Wm. O'Dwyer Tammany choice -- backed by citadel of corruption, democratic candidate tries to pose as "independent' LaGuardia is a faithful servant -- of Wall Sreet [sic] -- his record is a history of devotion to the interests of the ruling class, covered up for the public with "liberal" talk, by Joseph Hansen La Guardia hounds war opponents La Guardia admires Tammany La Guardia cuts relief Sells city its own subways Tries to smash transport union La Guardia coddles fascism Ls Guardia supports Wall Street's war The 30 year labor record of Cannon, SWP candidate -- national secretary of SWP served labor consistently as a leader since 1911 Cannon's N.Y.'S candidate against war (continued from Page 1) Encouraging response Cannon signifies For defense of the Soviet Union Stalinists prefer one warmonger to another -- LaGuardia is a more effective warmonger, so Stalinist back him against O'Dwyer, by Lou Cooper Why Stalinists support imperialist war -------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker The elections on November 4 Vote for the program you support Why the prosecution? -- To aid Tobin, attack war opposition, set anti-labor precedent -- government masks these real reasons behind 'seditious conspiracy' charge, by Art Preis Background of trial Roosevelt intervenes The FBI acts First main reason for the prosecution Second main reason Third reason for the prosecutions Post-war crisis will grip all capitalist lands, by Jack Weber The crisis after the war Marxist analysis confirmed Economic crisis for imperialists LaGuardia no friend of Negroes of Harlem -- his record of discrimination and of brutal neglect not wipes out by rare appointments of Negroes to office, by Myra Ward ------------------------------ (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Roosevelt's threat to labor's rights J.P. Morgan's man Preserving 'freedom' 'Western Front' latest Stalin Soviet betrayal -- Kremlin bureaucrat tries to salvage lost prestige by vain appeal to 'allies' What Stalin depends on The extent of imperialist aid What is Stalin's program? Real allies of the Soviet Union The crimes of Stalin, by Lydia Beidel 1. How Stalin throttled the German Proletarian Revolution - 1923 The background of 1923 events Problem facing the German Communists: Stalin's policy: Actions of Stalin: Effect upon the world revolutionary movement: # # # 41. NOV. 8, 1941 (Page 1) Government witnesses boomerang -- own witnesses in trial of 28 cite defendants' union-building record -- prosecution trying to prove union defense guard, formed to protect unions from fascist attacks, was part of 'conspiracy' Testimony of Thomas v. Smith Smith tells the truth Testimony of Malcolm Love Help defend the 28 now! An Editorial Next week A page out the anti-labor book (cartoon) Stalin interview shows real situation in USSR -- Stalin shows he is incapable of adopting a revolutionary program of victory, by George Breitman Stalin's interview with Ingersoll 'Captive' mine strikers agree to 15-day truce -- fix strike dead-line in event NDMB fails to make favorable decision on union-shop NDMB acted for steel corporations Trial an alarm signal to labor -- secretary of civil rights defense com. Warns of danger -- rights of labor are under attack now, says Novack What prosecution means by "conspiracy" Freedom of speech under attack ---------------------------- (Page 2) Stoolpigeon sets tone for government's case -- Tobin hireling and three-time stoolpigeon against Local 544 is prosecutions's first witness in Minneapolis 'conspiracy' trial Veteran stoolpigeon Bartlett tells 'all" War raises vital issues for coming CIO national convention -- key problem is how to guard independence of unions, protect the workers' interests, by Don Dore Greatest tasks ahead War is key issue What Roosevelt demands What the CIO workers face Knitgoods union calls for reform of the AMerican labor party -- executive board criticizes deals with boss parties, lack of internal democracy The present situation in the American Labor Party For independent labor action 'Militant' Army Air associates strike saved by CIO solidarity -- NDMB gave bosses chance to break union but state CIO picket line prevented it Other unions save the day New spirit among the workers Negro workers do their part ---------------------------------- (Page 3) Day by day summary of the Minnesota trial -- govt. Witnesses tell of defendants' record in building strong union (continued from Page 1) Third day of the trial -- Wednesday, October 29 Bartlett's testimony Present former position of Labor Party Fourth day of the trial, Thursday, October 30 Fifth day of the trial, Friday, October 31 Purpose of testimony Party literature introduced Typical testimony Anderson reads workers' songs Sixth day of the trial, Monday, November 3 Government 'evidence' piles up Remarkable work of FBI men Additional literature More sidelights on 'sedition' ---------------------------------------- (Page 4) Goldman states the case for the defense -- speech delivered on October 28th, 29th at start of Minnesota 'sedition' trial of the 28 A political movement on trial Union defense against fascists Our influence on the trade union movement Genuine democracy in Local 544 Want workers and farmers to fight own war against fascism Military training under trade union control We are internationalists We are disciples of Marx, Lenin and Trotsky Affirm ideas of Lenin and Trotsky Approve workers revolution of 1917 We desire peaceful transition to socialism Believe in the class struggle Predict overthrow of capitalism ---------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker True situation in USSR -- Stalin's interview with Ingersoll revealed more than realized -- (continued from page 1) Stalin explains the initial defeats Can USSR defeat Hitler alone? Dangers in Stalin's strategy Stalin's proposal for defeating Hitler "Principle" behind the "Western Front" Would this policy weaken Hitler? Still not too late to save the USSR! Strenthen [sic] the front to defeat Hitler What the capitalists think about the Soviet Union's war, by Jack Weber Lyons states the capitalist position Fischer on the Hess incident Stalin incapable of leading successful defense "Captive' mine strikers agree to 15-day truce (continued From Page 1) Government strikebreaking Labor's attitude ------------------------------ (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Anderson states the government's case The 28 fight boldly for party principles The mine strike and the "Daily Worker' Stalin's decrees bare rift with Red officers -- "Pravda" reveals growing clash of Kremlin, Army tops: Stalin can no longer depend on bureaucracy he appointed, by John G. Wright Political commissars reintroduced What these steps signified Stalinism threatens defense of USSR The crimes of Stalin, by Lydia Beidel Stalin wrecks the British Communist movement - 1925-26 -- background of the 1925-26 events General strike of 1926 Problem facing the British Stalin's policy Effect upon the British # # # 42. NOV. 15, 1941 (Page 1) The meaning of the CIO resignation from the mediation board, An Editorial Witness admits Tobin-FBI plot against 28 on trial -- Tobin agents are key government witnesses -- "seditious conspiracy" case against Socialist Workers Party and Local 544-CIO is also based on fact that S.W.P. Circulated the 'Communist Manifesto" available in all public libraries Admissions show Tobin's role Roosevelt's aid to Tobin Cannon polls 1138 in N.Y. election -- against warmongers -- was 'Trotskyist anti-war candidate They voted for a revolutionary program New opportunities in election work Tobin gloats over trial he instigated against 28 Daily reports 3.333 [sic] votes for Breitman in New Jersey Same disastrous policy to be followed -- Stalin -- anniversary speeches indicate Kremlin will not adopt program that can save USSR, by George Breitman CIO meets as FDR opens anti-union drive, by Joe Andrews "Union for democratic action" denounces trial -------------------------------------------------------- (Page 2) Day by day summary of the Minnesota trial -- Tobin role in trial exposed (continued from Page 1) Seventh day of the trial -- Tuesday, Nov. 4 Bartlett went to the FBI Bartlett's contradictions Eighth day, Wednesday, Nov. 5 Bartlett's relation to the SWP The witness Stultz Ninth day, Thursday, Nov. 6 Another Tobin agent Tenth day, Friday, Nov. 7 Eleventh day, Monday, Nov. 10 Two important rulings A man named Rube -------------------------------------- (Page 3) Meal-time for the 28 at the Minneapolis SWP headquarters 'Our party's answer to the prosecution' -- James P. Cannon's speech at the plenum-active workers conference in Chicago, Oct. 11-12, 1941 Why they single us out first Our policy in the court room Why they prosecute our party -------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 4) 'Our party's answer to the prosecution' (continued from Page 3) Attitude to the defense committee Education will strengthen the party The kind of unity we want Importance of maintaining our legal functioning Experiences of the post-war period Election campaigns aid our fight for legality We defend the Soviet Union! Confidence in the party -------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Negroes and the unions The answer to the problem CIO convention meets as F.D.R. begins new drive against unions (continued from Page 1) CIO leaders under pressure from ranks Contradiction also affects AFL heads Contending factions at CIO convention Lewis position on the war issue Other issues before convention How Stalin will return aid given him by 'democracies' -- he serves notice he will not adopt revolutionary policy, 'democrats' expect his aid against revolts, by Jack Weber National approach When Hitler "went wrong" Stalin finds distinctions The spectre of revolution Stalin's use to the "democracies" Same disastrous policy to be followed -- Stalin (continued from Page 1) Stalin takes no step Newark CRDC mass meeting ------------------------------------------------------ (Page 6) Joins us in fighting for: Compulsory arbitration Strikes and the AFL FDR's internationalism Latest lies about the Moscow trials serve Stalin's new diplomatic needs [Article by Leon Trotsky reprint] Refuted by their own lies in 1933 Stalin's relations with Germany Why the charges shifted Why the frame-ups are extended All the military leaders as well Stalinism discredited by the trials # # # 43. NOV. 22, 1941 (Page 1) Strike shows FDR's anti-labor role -- miners' fight is the fight of all labor -- Roosevelt's attempts to intimidate CIO into deserting UMW proves unsuccessful A deep-going conflict Exposes sham of war for "democracy" The real issue Government strikebreaking (picture) Judge denies motions of defense -- SWP not entitled to constitutional rights -- charges against 5 of 28 defendants in "sedition" trial are dismissed as defense opens case with Cannon as first witness Amalgam between SWP and Nazis CIO convention backs 'captive' wine strike -- leasers forced to oppose Roosevelt in spite of supporting his war program, by Joe Andrews San Francisco CIO industrial union council pledges support to defendants -- calls on union to aid in the defense Tobin aided by Justice Department Condemn use of government agencies Remnants of neutrality bill are discarded, An Editorial Churchill rejects Stalin plea for 'Western Front,' by George Breitman ---------------------------------------------- (Page 2) New forces rally to defense front for 28 Many trade unions support defense Newark unions contribute IWW strongly endorses CRDC 'Witch hunt' sells widely; new pamphlet out soon Liberals and labor leaders join CRDC Roger Baldwin Money needed now for trial costs New Haven CRDC sets fine example FDR role exposed in strike (continued from Page 1) A main danger Churchill rejects Stalin plea for 'Western Front' (continued from Page 1) Stalin explained and promised How to save the USSR What the German workers fear What revolutionary policy could have done C.P. Members warned not to speculate CIO convention backs 'captive' mine strike (continued from Page 1) Leaders seek peace with Roosevelt At cross purposes Lewis' war position Loudest warmongers Need for a program of struggle ------------------------------------------------------------ (Page 3) Day by day summary of the Minnesota trial-- judge denies defense motions (continued from Page 1) Five acquitted appeal for aid to 23 Schweinhaut's argument "French government needed funds" Twelfth day, Wednesday, Nov. 12 Military policy stressed Arnold Johnson's testimony Thirteenth day, Thursday, Nov. 13 Holstein's admission Another Tobin agent Fourteenth day, Friday, Nov. 14 Fifteenth day, Monday, Nov. 17 Judge's ruling Government asks convictions as it ends its case -- prosecution repudiates the Free Speech Doctrine advocated by Holmes-Brandeis The ACLU position Against Holmes-Brandeis ruling Robert Minor attacks S.W.P. In Minneapolis Attacked Trotskyists, "ignore" trial Wants "national front" ------------------------------------------------ (Page 4) Japan sends another special envoy to "discuss" Far Eastern crisis, by Jack Weber Japan's second miscalculation Kurusu's mission to the United States Army for strikers? Can the 'isolationists' fight against the war? -- Only those who fight against the cause of war can lead the struggle to end war, by Myra Ward What the "isolationists" do no oppose What the "isolationists" say Principles of the anti-war struggle Stalin's frame-up purges whitewashed -- liberals aid Stalin's imperialist allies spread GPU lies about the Moscow trials, by Art Preis Davies and the trials Findings of the Dewey Commission Some "liberals" help out What the "liberals" are really helping Politics make strange bedfellows, by M. Stein A perplexing problem Why the little flower went astray -------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 5) The Negro struggle, by Albert Parker The Fort Bragg night of terror Chicago Labor Council The Stalinist theory of "socialism in one country" -- Soviet disasters, defeat of revolutions are fruits of this theory, by C. Charles Theory of the Russian Revolution Stalin's theory What happened to the C.I. Capitalist attitude to the USSR The Franco-Soviet Pact Churchill and the USSR Stalin and the German workers Davies suddenly remembers about the Moscow Trial, by Jack Weber How Davies arrives at a conclusion Behind the talk about Harlem's 'crime wave' -- the boss press is deliberately whipping up a campaign against the Negro people Negroes face even worse conditions Attitude of boss papers Fight Jim Crow! ------------------------------------------ (Page 6) Join us in fight for: The 28 defendants need your help now! Talking about Hitler's methods More taxes on the workers are coming Trotsky showed how to defend the Soviet Union -- not support of the imperialist in the war, but relentless class struggle against them is only way to save workers state Tasks of the workers "A real alliance" The crimes of Stalin, by Lydia Beidel III. Stalin beheads the Chinese revolution, 1925-27 How British 'democracy' works in South Africa, by Jerry Kirk Head-tax system # # # 44. NOV. 29, 1941 (Page 1) Cannon answers 'sedition' charges -- defends socialist ideas on MInneapolis witness stand -- SWP leader gives program for labor's emancipation -- effectively answers all distortions of prosecution, by Felix Morrow Spokesman for the Trotskyist program Schweinhaut's tricks Cannon's answer to the charges Bulletin! Defense closes case 'Captive' mine workers forced to arbitrate -- government strikebreaking threats, lack of full CIO support lead to ending of strike, by Art Preis Roosevelt's anti-labor hand strengthened Miners faced tremendous odds Strike brought out contradictions Libyan front is of no use to defense of USSR -- it serves interests of British Empire, not the workers state, by Henry Keller Imperialists will not save USSR -------------------------- (Page 2) Pro-war stand imperils CIO organizing drives -- leadership's support for war conflicts with need for militant campaign methods, by Joe Andrews Warmongers ready to "shelve things" Progressive stand on many questions Robinson on Canada An amazing resolution Hillmanite and Stalinist competition Poll-tax court sets date for execution of Waller New forces supporting defense of 23 on trial -- women's group hits trial Support right of free speech Dorothy Schultz starts on tour Noted figures join committee CP-Frankensteen forces propose aid to FBI hounding of unions, by Murray Weiss Militants opposed Cannon answers 'sedition' charges The party's proletarian policy Comic-opera story blown up Contrast between defendants and government witnesses Jim Cannon's appearance 'Militant" Army -------------------------------------- (Page 3) James P. Cannon on the witness stand -- first witness for the defense gives masterful exposition of principles and tactics of the SWP The formation of the Socialist Workers Party The split in the Communist Party Differences with the Socialist Party The fundamental aim of the party The bosses and the middle class in a workers state Our attitude to the middle class The withering away of the state The internal laws pushing capitalism to bankruptcy The problem of overproduction Capitalist competition leads to war -------------------------------- (Page 4) What we seek to accomplish by our agitation -- "to convince masses of desirability of socialism, and to organize them . . . to bring it about" The role of our agitation Significance of fascism The party's new declaration of principles The question of the Labor party The plenum-conference of Oct., 1941 Our principles have not changed What is a social revolution? Prerequisites for the revolution Symptoms of capitalist decay The role of the New Deal "Predictions' of the social revolution The class struggle in modern society ---------------------------------- (Page 5) Cannon charges that it is "always the ruling class" that initiates violence -- rules 'want to hang onto their privileges, to reinforce them by violence against majority' (continued from Page 4) Workers democracy is our aim What class is responsible for violence? Winning a majority to socialism An example in American history Fascism and violence The possibility of peaceful revolution Goverment [sic] in a workers state Expropriation of the sixty families Election campaigns and the SWP How the party arrives at decisions Attitude to the capitalist government Differences of opinion in the party "Internationalist to the very core' Opposition to racial prejudices The fourth international and the SWP ---------------------------------- (Page 6) The role of the Trotskyists in the trade unions -- we try to strengthen the trade unions, organize the unorganized and popularize our ideas (continued from Page 5) Why we had to leave the international Disaffiliation from international Declaration of principles withdrawn Our interest in the trade union movement The CIO and the AFL Democracy in the trade union Our activities inside the unions The defense offers some exhibits Goldman explains The court speaks Miners forced to arbitrate (continued from Page 1) Immediate conferences ---------------------------------- (Page 7) The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams The mine strike and the Negro people History of the UMW Pressure against strike Loyal to union Complaints that draftees make -- general staff itself is forced to print some of their letters, by Joseph Hansen Summary of complaints "Treated as machines" "Inefficient, hide-bound . . . " "God keep us . . . " "Chaos . . . " General headquarters comment A correction British bosses are worries about aims of U.S. imperialism, by Jack Weber British export and the Lease-Lend Act They have 'two enemies to fight' What will happen to Canada? Libyan front is of no use to defense of USSR (continued from Page 1) Stalin's policy Who can save the USSR? Jack McDonald First secretary of Canadian C.P. ------------------------------------------------ (Page 8) Join us in fighting for: Free speech on trial Imperialism and Dutch Guiana Administration backs anti-labor law drive -- flood of anti-labor bills being introduced in Congress presents preview of labor provisions planned by president, by Don Dore The 'extreme' proposals "Hard cop-soft cop" The Connally bill What Roosevelt wants Weygand's ousting marks new stage in France's development, by Marcel Letourneur The role of Weygand Hitler's demands upon Europe Hitler makes preparations The real criminals in Harlem 'crime wave' -- landlords, employers, city administration blamed for economic conditions which drive Harlem youth to crime Insult to Negro people Next week # # # 45. DEC. 6, 1941 (Page 1) 18 convicted under anti-labor Smith Act; plan appeal to higher courts -- all defendants acquitted on sedition count -- Minneapolis federal jury frees five more of original 28 defendants; appeal to be based on clear-cut issue of free speech To be sentenced next Monday Defendants' statement Labor unions fight anti-strike laws -- Roosevelt-sponsored bill to curb strikes is introduced by House Labor Committee, by Don Dore CIO call Labor Committee bill "Compromise' would be fatal Mapping aid for other defendants (picture) USSR scores first major victory in Rostov battle -- but fate of Soviet Union still depends on adoption of policy of revolutionary war, by John G. Wright Telegrams to defendants American-Japanese war preparations hastened -- rival imperialist hold 'peace' talks as they rush plans for war in the pacific, by Joseph Hansen Farmers union meets in St. Paul Two steps by FDR Program watered down Some facts on the Smith Act ------------------------------------------ (Page 2) Day by day summary of the Minnesota trial -- 18 convicted under Smith Act (continued from Page 1) Decision of jury History of case Eighteen day, Monday, November 24 Nineteenth day, Tuesday, November 25 SWP union policy Twentieth day, Wednesday, November 26 Attacks strikes in "emergency" Twenty-first and 22nd day, Thursday and Friday, November 27-28 Twenty-third day, Saturday. November 29 Bartlett's testimony The defense reviews its case, by Felix Morrow Workers' Forum How the draftee army develops initiative Labor leader acquitted in Texas frame-up trial Latest "fourth international" features many timely articles -------------------------- (Page 3) Cannon tells the jury how Trotskyists oppose all the imperialists in the war Economic conflicts cause war "Our party is opposed to all imperialist wars" For the Ludlow amendment What the party would do during war Answering the charges relating to sabotage On insubordination in army This is not "a war of democracy against fascism" Our program can bring about the defeat of Hitler The war will be followed by revolution The relation of the party to our press Interpretations of events Differences of opinion Editorials, signed columns and articles in our press Responsibility for some material ------------------------------------------ (Page 4) We want military trainin [sic] under control of the unions -- our military policy alone provides the kind of training and leadership that can destroy fascism Circulation of the party press Interpretations of party policy Military training under direction of trade unions Camps to train workers and officers Civil rights for the soldiers The cause of grievances in the armed forces The example of Plattsburg No grievance without foundation How we seeks to put military policy into effect We would introduce it into Congress Schweinhaut "clears atmosphere" The party's position on the Russian revolution "Most progressive event in history" The February Revolution overthrew Czarism Soviets established everywhere -------------------------------------- (Page 5) The possibility of peaceful revolutions -- it exists until ruling class resorts to violence (continued from Page 4) The role of the Bolsheviks How the Bolshevik Party came to power The attempted uprising of Kornilov Violence and the October Revolution How Soviets were elected Bolsheviks supporterd [sic] by great majority "Clear and present danger" doctrine Differences between Trotsky and Stalin Struggle for democracy Objections by Schweinhaut Why we defend the Soviet Union Because it is a workers state Need for political revolution in USSR Lack of workers' democracies ------------------------------------ (Page 6) The part comrade Trotsky played in our movement -- our party "regarded him all the time as the theoretical inspirer and teacher of our movement" (continued from Page 5) Marxism is our party's guide to action The Communist Manifesto of 1848 Difference between England and Europe The American Civil War A workers state will lead to classless society Blanquism and our movement The support of the majority Relation of Trotsky to the Socialist Workers Party After Trotsky came to Mexico Nature of discussions with Trotsky Trotsky's work -------------------------------- (Page 7) The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams Negro workers and the CIO convention Resolutions of interest Attitude toward war Need for militant action Southern drive is a key task of CIO -- organizing campaign in South, voted by convention, will meet violent opposition, by Joe Andrews Delegates cite Southern conditions Southern workers ready for drive View of CIO convention Why did Hitler resurrect the anti-Comintern Pact? By Jack Weber Why the pact is now revived Effect on Japan-U.S. Crisis Intervention and intervention American-Japanese war preparations hastened (continued from Page 1) Areas already mined "Peaceful intentions" -------------------------------------- (Page 8) Join us in fighting for: They fear CP ranks will learn the truth "Controlling' prices USSR scored first major victory in Rostov battle (continued from Page 1) Illuminating admission What hold German soldiers back Stalin surrenders this weapon The crimes of Stalin, by Lydia Beidel Stalin goes 'left' -- 1928-33 Background: The 'third period' "United front from below" Effects of the Stalinist line Behind the scenes of "American First," by Myra Ward Who finances America First? America First leaders # # # 46. DEC. 13, 1941 (Page 1) War reinstates 1917 espionage act -- was used in last war to attack civil liberties -- actual working of statute does not apply to labor groups; but judicial decisions include their regular activities under it What the act did USSR faces war on two fronts -- pressure on Stalin to open war on Japan; he tries to resort to policy of evasion, by John G. Wright "Aloof neutrality" Japan's position Six of the defendants convicted (picture) Nazis given free speech, labor leaders denied it Four N.J. unions aids defendants Judge sentences 18 Minnesota defendants -- Twelve defendants sentenced to prison for 16 months; six get terms of year and a day; all released on bail pending appeal Circuit court next Chicago auto workers protest trial ---------------------------------------------- (Page 2) James P. Cannon on witness stand, tells jury about history of the workers defense guards -- they were formed to protect workers' parties and unions against the attacks of fascists and hoodlums Workers defense guard is not a new idea Attacks by Stalinist hoodlums A previous guard in Minneapolis Growth of fascist movements before the war The Christian front and Bundists Unions discuss the problem What happened to the guards Next week: The opening of the cross-examination Concerned with welfare of the masses The role of America's sixty families The government represents the capitalists ------------------------------------ (Page 3) Schweinhaut asks about the sixty families -- inquired what will happen to them in a workers state (continued from Page 2) Historic developments on our side How the bosses will try to stop us We want right to advocate our ideas Winning the majority Reactionary legislations and fascist violence Use of reference to other countries Protecting rights of workers How we'll try to prevent fascism in this country "Wonderfully good idea" Defense guards will grow automatically The kind of army a workers state will have Relation of officers to men ------------------------ (Page 4) We will resist attempts of the capitalists to suppress our ideas and institute fascism (continued from Page 3) The question of political commissars Example of need for military training The election of officers Schweinhaut reads some quotations Reforms and revolution Formulations and interpretation We will offer the alternative of socialism to war What we mean by 'good soldiers' When we will support war Political opposition does not mean sabotage -------------------------------- (Page 5) Cannon's testimony ends with some history -- he answers Schweinhaut's attempts to make it appear Russian Revolution was made by minority (continued from Page 4) Favor defending soldiers' rights Our independent tasks in time of war How to end the slaughter Defending the legality of the Russian Revolution Schweinhaut reads from Trotsky Cannon explains a little history USSR faces war on two fronts (continued from Page 1) 18 convicted under Smith Act -- but which section? "Evidence" Other complications -------------------------------- (Page 7) Join us in fighting for: 'Militant' ownership Bill of rights day What happened to the 'isolationists'? The Stalinists and the 'appeasers' War entry reinstates Espionage Act of 1917 (continued from Page 1) Supreme Court decision Supplements in 1918 The crimes of Stalin, by Lydia Beidel Stalin and Hitler's seizure of power, 1931-33 Background The rise of Nazism Trotsky's warnings Stalin shackles workers before Hitler Fascism takes power End of the Communist international GPU plans killing Jacson then blaming N. Trotsky -- with date for sentence of Trotsky's assassin approaching, Stalin's agents are desperate to put him where he can't talk, by Walter Rourke How Siqueiros got away Statement of Natalia Trotsky # # # 47. DEC. 20, 1941 (Page 1) New board planned to curb labor -- similar body in 1918 undermined union conditions -- no-strike agreement demanded of labor; anti-labor bill threat hangs over heads of union leaders at capitol conference How the board functioned Plenty of lockouts Bill of rights defenders hold N.Y. Rally to free 18 -- 700 at CRDC meeting support fight to aid defendants convicted under Smith gag act Resistance to a violation Revolution and the Bill of Rights Goldman explains the charges Marine cooks and stewards vote to aid defendants New Yorkers' get taste of war (picture) Execution of Waller is stayed until March 12 Non-payers barred What Senator Glass said War profiteers scored for causing high prices -- consumers union-Lawyers Guild survey shows bosses responsibility for rising prices Labor costs lower despite wage rises Rubbers workers endorse C.R.D.C. Vultee manages to get along New bail must be raised for eighteen defendants ---------------------------------------------- (Page 2) The economic stakes of the war in the far East -- tremendous resources of tin, oil, rubber are among prizes fought over in the war, by Don Dore Fabulous riches for imperialists Oil of the indies Capital investment Thumbnail biographies of 18 convicted James P. Cannon: Farrell Dobbs: Albert Goldman: V.R.Dunne: Felix Morrow: Carl Skoglund: Ed Palmquist: Grace Holmes Carlson: Jake Cooper: Oscar Coover: Harry DeBoer: Max Geldman: Clarence Hamel: Emil Hansen: Carlos Hudson: Karl Keuhn: Alfred Russell: Oscar Shoenfeld: Auto workers taking steps to aid draftees, jobless Favor moratorium Bill of rights defenders hold N.Y. rally to free 18 (continued from Page 1) Statement of James T. Farrell Solidarity of defendants Civil liberties in the last war War Labor Board meant to curb labor struggles (continued from Page 1) A typical example Helpless to enforce decisions After the war "Militant' Army -------------------------------------------------------- (Page 3) Albert Goldman's final argument to the jury -- from the court record: his explanation of the issues in the trial A trial of heretics A warning of the dangers of prejudice I must discuss our ideas The issues in this case are crystal clear Is our party a conspiracy? A conspiratorial atmosphere Albert Goldman, labor defender -- he made history in the trial of the twenty-eight, by Felix Morrow ------------------------------------ (Page 4) "We are not conspirators, but a political party trying to organize the majority of the people for socialism" (continued from Page 3) We protect party members Don't call us conspirators! Documents versus verbal testimony Which documents are important? Prosecution emphasizes certain pamphlets We aspire to bring socialism What socialism can do for humanity The workers' and farmers' government -------------------------------- (Page 5) The workers state will create true democracy -- will permit free speech, press and assemblage and will also give minorities the means to exercise them (continued from Page 4) Our aim is to establish a socialist society Do we advocate violence? Our form of government What is the Marxist conception of social laws? Pre-capitalist class struggles The class struggle in society today When men can be good Capitalism in decline throughout the world Socialism requires a majority ------------------------------ (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: "Equal sacrifice" Welcome news from the Soviet war front C.P. distorts what Lenin said on Junius pamphlet -- the Stalinists are using what Lenin wrote in defense of self-determination in 1916 to justify their position on the war now, by John G. Wright Lenin on Junius' error The question of self-determination Possibilities and facts Minor's distortions Applied to present war Stalin is willing to have the allies police the world, by Max Rosen The Soviet-Polish pact Third point most important How Stalin weakens defense of USSR # # # 48. DEC. 27, 1941 (Page 1) Bosses seek to 'freeze' open shop -- demand unions surrender all basic rights -- employers responsible for deadlock in war labor policy conference at capitol The Thomas proposal The bosses' aims Beyond the "deadline" Employers have nothing to lose The Negro mess attendant on the "Arizona,' An Editorial Dodge local sends funds to defend 18 -- Dodge Local No. 3 declares solidarity in Minneapolis case Cops fail to intimidate Canadian strikers (pictures) Longshoremen tax themselves to aid the 18 USSR victories could be turning point of war -- with a policy of revolutionary war they could lead to the overthrow of Hitler, by Anthony Massini Important lessons for fight against fascism Part played by the armed worker detachments Union donations to the C.R.D.C. since war began War order 'commission' racket bared at hearing -- fat fees paid agents for using influence to steer war contract to their clients $700,000 worth of "advice" Trusts, not farmers, gain from food price rises -------------------------------------------- (Page 2) The bosses are seeking to 'freeze' the open shop (continued to Page 1) Workers don't strike for the fun of it Garbage collectors get dirty deal in Rochester James T. Farrell on the Minneapolis convictions -- the convicion [sic] of the 18 is a clear and present danger to the Bill of Rights, by James T. Farrell Keep the truth on the March War orders 'commission' racket bared senate 'committee' hearing (continued from Page 1) What did he do for his $100,000 Big trusts don't need 'commission' men USSR victories could be turning point (continued from Page 1) The question of the 'fifth column' German morale Army morale What revolutionary propaganda can do How Stalin helps Hitler "The Nation' calls trial attack on free speech -- an editorial in Dec. 13 issue of liberal weekly urges progressives to join defense "Militant' Army -------------------- (Page 3) Albert Goldman tells the Minneapolis jury that we seek to organize "the immense majority in the interest of the immense majority" -- "if, as our writings show, we want majority of people to accept our ideas, why should we advocate violence?" What we mean by majority What the seeking of a majority means The prosecution distorts our ideas Reactionaries will instigate violence against majority Our rights were won by struggle We shall try to avoid violence Historic examples of violence by reactionaries What is a revolutionary situation? Advocacy of violence -- or prediction? ---------------------- (Page 4) Distinction between prediction and advocacy -- "We are justified in predicting capitalists will not surrender power to workers without violent struggle" (continued from Page 3) Why we are revolutionary socialists Our position on the war Our anti-war opinions are being prosecuted Where we stand on the war Our attitude toward imperialist war We predicted this war Fascism must be destroyed -- how? Fascism is the product of decaying capitalism Our program to defeat fascism The class struggle will intensify ------------------------------------ (Page 5) OUr party favors compulsory military training -- "with fascism on scene, we recognize that all important questions will be settled by military means" (continued from Page 4) What political opposition means The proletarian military policy of our party For equal rights in the army Why workers follow us Military training under trade union control Why we want workers defense guards Italian fascists fear mass revolt -- signs of crumpling fascists rule multiply; regime dreads coming revolutionary tide, by Don Dore Reason for the "trial" Mussolini parrots the democracies The Italian economy Rations in Italy Who would replace Mussolini? -------------------------------------------- (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Lynch incitements Bosses' sacrifices Stalinists on the trial Lay-offs in auto Our answer to Foster's questions and answers -- Foster's explanation of the Stalin-Hitler pact is intended only to whitewash and justify course of the Stalinist bureaucracy, By M. Stein Foster tries to calm C.P. Ranks Cost of the pact Industrial output Strategic position Balance of power Effect on German workers Decisive criterion Union contributors to civil rights defense committee < < < < < > > > > > 1942 MILITANT, VOLUME 6, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE 1. JAN. 3, 1942 (Page 1) How labor can strike Hitler a mortal blow, An Editorial Churchill urges creation of new League of Nations -- proposes plan that failed to halt present war -- discredited system that grew out of first World War no hope for lasting peace N.J. CIO votes support of 18 -- state council hits Minnesota convictions -- call on affiliates to aid in the appeal and fight to free 18 Protesting priorities lay-offs (picture) Stalin and Eden reach agreement on war policy, by Anthony Massini War labor policy favors interests of employers -- despite no-strike agreement, economic pressure will force workers to strike, by Don Dore Auto profits soar; workers get laid off Pope offers a peace program (Page 2) Albert Goldman explains to the jury the conditions under which the unionists organized defense guard -- everyone knew that fascists and vigilant groups were preparing to attack union and its leaders (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams -- Jim Crow in the blood bank -- ... And in the Nurse Corps too -- Protest meeting for ex-soldiers Churchill urges new league (continued from page 1) Increasing pressure draws Vichy regime closer to Nazis, by Max Rosen Where is this "New Order"? Stalin and Britain agree (continued from page 1) War labor policy favors interests of employers (continued from page 1) Pope offers the world his peace program (continued from page 1) Steel workers strike against pay-cut plan Five men were lynched in 1941, says NAACP report (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Enemy of production On guard against the Stalinist provocateurs! -- whole labor movement must be alert to oppose Stalinist moves to incite lynch terror against working class opponents, by Albert Parker Goldman's article in the March 29 Militant AFL workers and our military policy Island in dispute Navy Jim Crow How British bosses get rich on cost plus 10% ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. JAN. 10, 1942 (Page 1) Fifty billion dollars at year, An Editorial IWW defense committee and Pacific Coast unions aid 18 -- contribute money to assist appeal of case to higher courts Jim Crow policy unchanged (picture) Auto bosses demand more profits -- seek "business as usual" at OPM conference -- corporation heads ignore union plans to convert auto industry for war productio"n Unions face run-arounds from War Labor Board, by Don Dore Red Army wins victories with armed workers aid -- worker detachments helped to drive the German armies back on all fronts, by John G. Wright Jean Meichler shot by Nazis as a hostage -- French Trotskyist lifelong fighter for social emancipation "United Nations" pledged against separate peace -- but pact will be adhered to only so long as it serves interests of the signatories (Page 2) "The party and the trade union movement" -- Albert Goldman tells the jury why Trotskyists are interested in unions and how they function in them (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams -- What fascism means for the Negro -- What does Hitler represent? -- How the Negro people can fight fascism Auto heads demand more profits (continued from page 1) They fear revolts in Europe above everything else, by A. Roland Stalin on the phone Red Army wins victories with armed workers aid (continued from page 1) "United Nations" pledged against separate peace (continued from page 1) Going up! (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: "Trouble" with Hitler On thin ice Let the employers set an example The same Jim Crow Profits, prices outrun wages CIO paper shows -- all wage gains since August 1939 wiped out by price rises; production costs down but bosses keep charging more and more The bosses, not the workers, prevent rise in production, by Anthony Massini War profits rise 44% in 1941, says Labor Dept. Bills to register CP are blow at labor movement ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. JAN. 17, 1942 (Page 1) OPM parley rejects auto union plan -- bosses, OPM are to blame for shut-down, by Don Dore At the OPM conference (picture) 450,000 face long term of unemployment, by Joe Andrews 3 groups send money to aid 18 -- church relief group, unions, help defense in Minneapolis case New board stacked against labor -- majority of the war labor body is pro-employer -- board is almost duplicate of discredited national defense mediation board attacked by the CIO for upholding the open shop Youth play increasing role in USSR defense -- gaining confidence as they bear brunt of struggle at front and behind the lines, by John G. Wright Fred Beal is released on parole -- leader of Gastonia strike served almost four years of term On the 18th anniversary of Lenin's death, by C. Charles New tax plans hit workers most (Page 2) Goldman discusses the government witnesses -- defense counsel analyzes testimony of government witnesses in the Minneapolis "sedition" trial (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- 15 other Negro heroes -- The symbols of democracy -- Joe Louis and the Navy OPM parley rejects auto union plan -- bosses, OPM are to blame for shut-down (continued from page 1) 450,000 face long term of unemployment (continued from page 1) Relations between Great Britain and the U.S. in the war, by A. Roland (Story with no headline about Youngstown) Corporation profits rising in spite of taxes (graphic) Contract negotiations break down at Kearny -- U.S. Steel agains rejects "maintenance of membership" clause at federal shipyard (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Who really holds back production? Jim-Crowed sailor may get a medal Food prices rose 25% in last year Pooling in auto Dewey refutes Davies whitewashing of trial -- chairman of international commission inquiry into Moscow trials objects to Davies' new version of Stalinist frameups On the eighteenth anniversary of the death of V. I. Lenin (continued from page 1) Youth play increasing role in USSR defense (continued from page 1) Marshall Field is not so liberal with own workers "Fourth Int'l" features statement on the war ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. JAN. 24, 1942 (Page 1) What kind of labor unity is Lewis seeking? An Editorial New Jersey L.N.P.L. votes support of 18 What Truman Report showed -- dollar-a-year men aid war profiteers -- auto bosses demand new plants as gift All-out war profiteering exposed in Senate report -- naming of Nelson offers no solution -- same pro-monopoly government officials remain in control Trotskyist leader issues a "statement on the war" -- reaffirms previous characterization of the war, explains support of USSR-China, offers program for fighting fascism War Dept. "favored" 19 plane companies Why USSR gets so few prisoners, by John G. Wright The Truman Report had some effects (Page 2) Goldman analyzes real aim of the prosecution -- chief defense counsel ends final argument to jury by clarifying issues in Minneapolis "sedition" trial "Militant" Army (Page 3) The Negro Struggle by Ernest Williams -- The Alexandria "riot" War profiteering exposed (continued from page 1) What Truman Report showed -- Navy contracts give "staggering" profits -- OPM offered "gift" to Bethlehem Steel Deep-going effects of war costs on American economy, by A. Roland Reminder that race discrimination is not a new thing C.P. Is out to "get" Knitgood union leader C.R.D.C. raises bail for 18 Bosses still control production in England What "war for democracy" is in colonies (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: What kind of unity is Lewis seeking? (Continued from page 1) Was it "bungling"? Davies must endorse this too Welles tries to line up So. American countries -- with Vargas as his chief lieutenant, he uses economic pressure as well as words, by C. Charles Davies' book and the elimination of the "fifth column," by William F. Warde Socialist party divided over policy toward war CIO unionist discusses task of labor in war -- James Peck of Newspaper Guild argues unions must continue fight against bosses ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. JAN. 31, 1942 (Page 1) Roosevelt plan shelves CIO-AFL unification, An Editorial Layoffs mounting in auto (picture) CIO seeks "substantial" wage raises -- wants more pay to meet rising cost of living -- but CIO board fails to tell workers how they can compel bosses to come to terms Partial victory for U.S. won at Rio conference -- a compromise resolution on rupture with Axis adopted by American ministers, by C. Charles Naval contractors reap stupendous war profits -- House committee cites figures which confirm findings of the Truman Report U.M.W. local protests trial Court of Appeals turns down Waller petition CIO leader and city councilman ask aid for 18 (Page 2) Trotsky's book: "edited", then suppressed -- Malamuth "edits" the biography of Stalin to suit himself and State Dept. has its publication held up for the duration, by Albert Goldman Same dollar-a-year men run new Nelson set-up -- war production "czar" just changes a few titles; picks Ford man to head auto, by Don Dore Facts on naval contracts San Francisco hotel strikers holding firm Partial victory for the U.S. at Rio (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Remember Sikeston, Missouri! -- the cause of lynchings -- again, the question of blood, by Ernest Williams Stalinists open up a new slander campaign against the Trotskyists -- their own statements refute their latest lies about Minneapolis trial The Burmese people and their struggle for independence, by A. Roland Typhus spread menaces all armies and peoples -- 300 deaths a day reported in Warsaw; all continental Europe is threatened, by Edith Kane Grandizo Munis, answering charges of Mexican CP, warns against GPU moves, by Grandizo Munis (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: One thing to remember about Pearl Harbor Behind the Vinson attack on unions "Price-control" bill Production losses -- what holds production back? (graphic) The people's front and the coming elections in Chile, by William F. Warde How Lenin's death was commemorated in Moscow -- Stalin was silent, but his C.P. underling revealed, by what he left unsaid, Stalinist betrayal of Leninism, by John G. Wright Teachings of Lenin discussed at N.Y. Meeting James P. Cannon chief speaker at L.A. Lenin memorial rally A correction ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. FEB. 7, 1942 (Page 1) How to destroy one of Hitler's chief weapons, An Editorial New price bill is a fraud -- will not halt or control rising prices -- problem of war-time scarcity is unsolved in "control" bill Nelson makes plaintive plea for $1-a-year men -- says corporation agents can't be expected to work for a mere $15,000 govt. salary Cost no object Irish government makes protest against A.E.F. -- FDR's failure to consult Eire branded a blow to Irish independence and neutrality Dunne starts on national tour -- to seek support for eighteen convicted in Minneapolis trial Dope -- "Western civilization's" first and greatest gift to the Orient, by Marc Loris (Page 2) Nelson pleads plaintively for $1-a-year men (continued from page 1) 3 statements on the war Workers' Forum Kentish miners strike despite prison threats (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams -- "Lynching could have been prevented!" -- Not yet the last word GPU continues terror drive in Mexico -- assassinations of anti-fascist refugees are feared as GPU forces are mobilized Congressmen try to take Detroit housing project away from Negroes Hawaii -- the island where democracy is hard to locate, by Ruth Jeffrey On the Defense Front -- CIO, AFL unions contribute to defense of 18 -- Cannon speaks at meeting of C.R.D.C. in L.A. Housing officials reverse Detroit decision 544-CIO on election ballot in NLRB Bartlett fired by 544-AFL (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Churchill explains about Pacific war On parasites CIO wage demands Epidemics of typhus are dread by-products of war -- war supplies all conditions for disease: exposure, cold, fatigue, hunger, lowered resistance, filth -- and lice, by Edith Kane The Court Clown -- some reflections on royalty and the war, by M. Stein New "control" fill will not check rising prices (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. FEB. 14, 1942 (Page 1) Mexican unions to give workers army training -- convention of CTM casts unanimous vote to institute union-controlled training Business as usual on international scale Same "old gang" is running war productions boards, An Editorial CIO heads hand over key demands to WLB -- depend on labor board alone to obtain demands -- workers' struggle for wage increases and union shop endangered by no-strike policy V.R. Dunne explains trial of 18 to auto workers G.M. auto union council maps contract demands, by Joe Andrews Congress stalls priorities relief bill Kelly postal acquitted by judge (Page 2) What colonial people think about the war -- British get little aid now from their own subjects, by Art Preis Mike Gold and his friend 'Slim' discuss the colonial situation, by M. Stein How the democracies treat aliens and refugees -- all non-citizens here are labelled 'enemy aliens,' by Michael Cort British government hounds the anti-fascist refugees (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams -- What is the outlook for Negro masses in World War II? -- What happened in World War I? -- Only socialism provides a solution Murray report shows $1-a-year men aid growth of the monopolies -- warns monopolies, through their chains will take over most businesses after war Vladivostok -- key to the Pacific war, by A. Roland Spokesman of profiteers embarrasses senators -- Barnes tells naval affairs committee it"s up to them to get profits back by taxes, by Don Dore Super-exploitation is lot of Hawaiian masses, by Ruth Jeffrey (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: No forced labor! 'Impartial' "A privilege" and "the four freedoms" Why? How Lenin explained the causes of World War I Norman Thomas does not see "practical" alternative to war, by William F. Warde G. M. auto union council maps contract demands (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. FEB. 21, 1942 (Page 1) Political crisis in Britain, An Editorial Fall of Singapore shakes empire -- British rulers were afraid to arm the natives -- refused to apply "scorched earth" policy; turned property over to Japanese "intact" Grace Carlson files as SWP candidate for mayor -- will offer socialist program in St. Paul municipal campaign Crisis growing in both England and colonies WPB to "streamline" contract letting House committee knifes federal aid to jobless -- governors also gang up against bill to increase relief for priorities victims What are they fighting about? United front in Singapore WDL asks aid to save Odell Waller's life (Page 2) AFL publication urges rising scale of wages -- tie wages to price rises, say AFL heads; but oppose real struggle for this demand Defeats shake the empire (continued from page 1) How Britain scorched earth in Singapore How a German worker might answer manifesto of German-Soviet committee Ganging up on bill to aid unemployed (continued from page 1) New pact puts Ethiopia under British control, by Mark Braden (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams -- Cause of poverty in Harlem -- Stalinist desertion Two candidates for one job -- Strasser and Grzesinski -- torchbearers of German "democracy" Clement opposition in S.P. is typical centrist group, by William F. Warde Lessons of the last war, by A. Roland (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Churchill points to the Soviet Union Nelson makes a very revealing admission Supreme Court on war profiteering "Enemy aliens" 160 protest C.P. Lynch moves against refugees -- send letter to president of Mexico asking him to prevent deportation or violence against five opponents of fascism How much longer can capitalism stand war strain? by John G. Wright Feb. "4th International" one of best ever issued ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. FEB. 28, 1942 (Page 1) Why Britain is bargaining with India, An Editorial FDR asks sacrifices of labor but not of bosses -- is silent about uninterrupted profits of bosses -- "3 high purposes" would leave workers helpless against the open-shop employers Bosses start offensive to block CIO's demands How Stalin greeted Red Army's 24th anniversary, by John G. Wright Churchill and the Soviet Union Grace Carlson's name to be put on ballot Churchill shuffles war cabinet, adds Cripps -- but he makes it clear he does not intend any change in his fundamental policies V.R. Dunne to speak in N.Y. and Newark (Page 2) Congress throws out the bill to aid unemployed -- Ways and Means secret session kills bill to aid priorities unemployed Grace Carlson's name to go on St. Paul ballot On the Defense Front -- More unions vote money to aid eighteen -- New Haven -- Boston -- Remainder of Dunne's tour FDR asks sacrifices of labor but not of bosses (continued from page 1) Latest developments in struggle of 544-CIO How Stalin greeted Red Army's 24th anniversary Bosses start offensive to block CIO's demands (continued from page 1) (Page 3) Street scene in India (picture) India, "Heart" of the Empire -- visitors reports conditions of oppressed native people, by William Ellis Lessons of the last war, by A. Roland New boards to control seas and shipping now -- and after war, by Albert Parker (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Labor needs its own military policy Anti-labor offensive War secrets and civil liberties Business background of Nelson, head of WPB -- corporation he comes from is connected with powerful, labor-hating monopolies Prime minister of an empire in state of decay, by M. Stein Churchill shuffles war cabinet, adds Cripps (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. MARCH 7, 1942 (Page 1) Workers face crushing war taxes -- Morgenthau asks doubled tax for masses -- Treasury Dept. wants heavy increase for low-income groups; goes light on bosses Carlson offers socialist program in primaries -- advocates a workers and farmers gov't Statement by Grace Carlson British fail to win aid of Burma natives -- oppressed peoples are indifferent to fate of their rulers Workers objecting to war profiteers are slandered as "tools of Nazism" Landlords, K.K.K. behind housing "riot" in Detroit -- officials use mob violence as pretext to bar the Negro people from their homes Ford local aroused (Page 2) CIO leaders speak at Dunne reception Newark -- N.J. president and secretary say labor's self-interests necessitate support of 18 Election platform of Socialist Workers Party of St. Paul Civil rights menaced by anti-alien order -- president gives army arbitrary power to force any individual from his home New bill to deprive citizens of citizenship Grace Carlson's record is a record of militant struggle Pennsylvania meetings for V. R. Dunne Behind the anti-Japanese clamor in California Carlson offers socialist program in primaries (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams British Labor Party leaders betray masses of both India and England -- oppose national liberation for people of India, by Art Preis British Labor Party leaders betray masses of both India and England -- support Tories' war aims and labor policies, by C. Charles The United States is for free trade in British Empire, by A. Roland Agrarian revolution is key to struggle in India -- exploited Indian masses can achieve real freedom only through action independent of native propertied class, by John G. Wright WDL pamphlet has article on Minneapolis case (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: "Militant" endorses Carlson's candidacy "Protecting" labor, Negroes and aliens Why German soldiers are not surrendering Henderson advises pulling in of belts American tells of Indian workers' organizations -- met with union groups and heard workers' views on war and national independence, by William Ellis A side show that almost stole the show, by M. Stein Strong words . . . unanswered ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. MARCH 14, 1942 (Page 1) Churchill's "offer" is a rejection of India's demand for independence -- sends Cripps to bargain over undisclosed terms -- makes no mention of agrarian revolution, the basic question for the Indian masses, 70 per cent of whom live off the soil C.P. begins new lynch campaign in Cleveland, by Anthony Massini We accuse Hitler's agents at your gates! (picture) Stalinists have revived plea for "second front", by John G. Wright 1180 votes for Carlson -- vote for Trotskyist candidate increases 89% over vote received in 1940 primaries Wilkins describes Detroit housing "riot" (Page 2) Officials fail to act in Tobin gunmen case Grace Carlson's radio speech Grace Carlson gets 1180 votes Decide on write-in drive for Carlson V. R. Dunne honored at New York CRDC dinner -- CIO leader and anti-fascist editor speak on behalf of 18 convicted in Minneapolis Workers Forum -- no appreciation by War Department New Haven local contributes (Page 3) Atlantic charter not intended for colonies -- colonial people are told to have no illusions, by George Padmore Indian masses must call for constituent assembly -- independence can be gained and safeguarded through action of workers, peasants, city poor organized into councils Black market diverts rations from workers -- masses suffer, while rich live in usual luxury when capitalists control rationing, by Don Dore Worried taxpayer gets cave ready Soviet Union renews cry for second front (continued from page 1) Churchill's "offer" denies independence to India (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Background of the French trials -- shaky Vichy regime stages its juridical farce to give a false show of strength, by Marc Loris GPU lynch campaign is on international scale -- seeks to destroy anti-fascist opponents of Stalinism by incitations to violence, by William F. Warde Murray opposes strikes as bosses hit at labor -- radio talk emphasizes no-strike policy in midst of intensified anti-labor drive C. P. begins lynch campaign in Cleveland (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker The 59th anniversary of the death of Karl Marx, by Harry Frankel American after the war -- golden future or chaos? -- Professor Hansen discusses post war problems in a pamphlet of the National Resources Planning Board, by A. Roland Why Philippine masses have not been rallied to support of war, by C. Charles Workers' Forum -- victory over Jim Crow at Flint Chevrolet Judge refuses to quash writ of 544-CIO (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Trade union wages for the soldiers Another relief bill is turned down Military training Taxes and profits Workers will honor Tom Mooney as a great labor martyr The notebook of an agitator -- good-bye, Tom Mooney! New York school presents Cannon in Trotskyism series ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. MARCH 21, 1942 (Page 1) British suppress Far Eastern revolutionists -- outlaw Fourth Internationalist Party in Ceylon -- move aimed against Trotskyist struggle for national liberation of India and Ceylon British fight Indian strikers, murder eight Joint conferences will result only in speed-up -- workers will be limited to "advising"; bosses still to run things their own way, by Don Dore Imperialist etiquette Labor's rights menaced by open-shop Smith Bill -- would prohibit union shop and overtime pay -- congressman aiming new blows at workers under cover of more production Another Negro lynched; more soldiers in "riot" -- new lynching in Texas as Missouri jury whitewashes the lynching of Cleo Wright, by Albert Parker Carlson vote highest in workers' neighborhoods -- one of every 30 voters supported her; plan write-in drive for April 28 election "Pittsburgh Courier" tells "Times" about New Guinea (Page 2) CRDC expands activity as results of Dunne tour -- new supporters rallied in 19 cities; plan extension of tour to western cities Attorneys are preparing the mpls. appeal The kind of "sacrifices" N.A.M. Is eager to make -- its tax program asks lower taxes for big business and 8% sales tax for the masses Ruling on Sunday pay opens door to new GM move Blum admits preserving rule of French bosses Conferences only mean speed up (continue from page 1) Outlaw Ceylon party of Fourth Internationalists (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Another Negro lynched; more soldiers in "riot" (continued from page 1) British miners continue strike, win demands, free jailed leaders Guthrie resignation shows bosses can't plan production, by A. Roland British lords express views on Struma tragedy The role of Democratic demands in India today -- such demands are necessary part of the struggle to unite the masses for the successful carrying out of agrarian revolution, by John G. Wright (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Program for Detroit labor movement WLB offers study in contrasts Commune charted way to workers' freedom -- after the French defeat of 1871, the workers of Paris set up the most democratic government modern history had ever seen, by C. Charles The Jewish worker and the struggle for socialism, by M. Stein Articles on India feature of March "Fourth International" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. MARCH 28, 1942 (Page 1) The bosses advance when the leaders of the union retreat, An Editorial Dunne tour extended to include West Coast cities -- speaks in behalf of 18 defendants Bringing more chains (cartoon) Union leaders yield to FDR threat -- give up fight for week-end, holiday pay -- administration pushed step-by-step drive to chisel away workers' union standards Flint workers denounce new speed-up campaign Joint committees have power only to "advise" -- and all they can advise the bosses about is new ways of speeding up the workers CP attempts to halt distribution of the "Militant" Waller gets executive stay 544-CIO contract is 10c an hour higher than Tobin's, by Jack Ranger (Page 2) General Motors want to cut heart out of UAW, by Joe Andrews More unions give support to CRDC Bethlehem Corp. launches union-smashing campaign -- union must educate new workers to meaning of unionism and take offensive against slanders of profiteering corporation CP joins government in hiding truth about the Browder case -- wants masses to forget who railroaded Browder to jail and keeps him there, by Anthony Massini (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- N.J. CIO sets up a committee -- two ways of not skinning the cat Economist advocated junking of British "democracy" for duration -- says the "war for democracy" can be won only if the trade unions are dissolved, by Larissa Reed Natalia Trotsky's views on Malamuth's editing Technocracy evolves openly toward fascism -- new agitation timed to take advantage of growing discontent with failures of capitalist production, by A. Roland British bayonets uphold rule of native princes -- the brutal exploitation of the Indian peasants by the native princes and landlords is maintained by British imperialism, by John G. Wright (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: On guard against GPU lynch campaign On sales taxes Stalinists innovations Toledano explains what "national unity" means -- in speech to CTM he advocates unity of the revolutionaries and reactionaries, by John Corbett The Grand Illusion -- Sir Stafford Cripps and Indian independence, by M. Stein Union leaders yield to administration threat (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. APRIL 4, 1942 (Page 1) UAW meets in midst of open shop drive -- auto union can lead the fight for all labor -- militant program will inspire the workers and halt bosses' union smashing onslaught, by Joe Andrews Standard Oil-Nazi deal exposes boss patriotism -- monopolies put profits before everything else -- conspiracy with German chemical trust led to rubber shortage, crippled production, by Art Preis Congress 6% profits proposal is a fraud India congress heads reject Cripps' plan -- "Dominion Status" offer is fraudulent; would leave British rulers in control, by Anthony Massini St. Louis CIO council endorses work of CRDC -- calls on affiliates to give support to defendants Stalin's policy brings USSR little outside aid -- C.P. press silent on lag in Allied aid; USSR isolated before Nazi spring drive, by John G. Wright Rockefeller discusses war Who impedes production? (Page 2) Stalinists try to suppress union militancy, speed up workers, "finger" all opponents and "appease" bosses -- Bridges wants the union to act as speed-up agents -- blames union for Axis victories, urges workers not to worry about profiteers, by Philip Blake C.P. Helps WLB fire 4 Cleveland union leaders -- their only crime was that they tried to protect members from Alcoa speed-up drive Try to halt distribution of Militant What Stalinist demand for 15% speed-up means Kearny workers label Stalinists as strikebreakers Why the C.P. attacks the "Double V" campaign, by Albert Parker UAW meets in the midst of open shop offensive (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- Democracy and the Army -- the Right to Vote Standard deal exposes bosses (continued from page 1) The Russian phase of the Pacific war, by A. Roland Tobin urges locals to hire some statisticians -- his answer to offensive of employers is counterattack -- with convincing figures, by Jack Ranger (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Stalinist drive against militants They feel at home with the fascists Bethlehem Steel to get $50,000,000 plant gift -- far cry from $100,000,000 proposed to aid 165,000 small business firms Is everybody happy? -- the Soviet Union and its democratic allies, by M. Stein India congress heads rejects Cripps' plan (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. APRIL 11, 1942 (Page 1) War profiteering gets Senate O.K. -- profits curbs voted down at administration demand -- approval of "toothless", "innocuous" bill is go-ahead sign for all-out profiteering What boss press hides about the Cripps plan, An Editorial Militant UAW delegates resist holiday pay cut -- convention accepts administration demand under pressure of FDR and union leaders FDR's letter shows bosses caused holiday shutdowns Standard Oil bosses lie about deal with Nazis -- new evidence piles up despite efforts of company and boss press to stifle truth, by Art Preis Negro soldiers killed in Jersey, Arkansas, Texas -- Army Jim Crow responsible for new wave of violence that takes lives of 4 Negroes, by Albert Parker (Page 2) How can Hitler's hold on German soldiers be broken? -- says program of "Militant" is not practical -- a sailor describes the attitude of German prisoners AFL heads help company union to fight the CIO -- AFL charter is given to Curtiss-Wright stooges after NLRB denies it recognition A revolucionary [sic] policy can win soldiers, by Anthony Massini Wage scales cut by auto bosses in the new plants Negro soldiers killed in Jersey, Arkansas, Texas (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- Congressman threatens Negro people -- War for what? Standard Oil bosses lie (continued from page 1) The new leader, the Dies committee and civil liberties, by A. Roland Local proposes contract for the steel industry L.A. Stalinists assault woman selling "Militant" -- also attack "labor action" salesgirl and severely beat up a young male worker The special features of India's agrarian problem, by John G. Wright British C.P.'ers employ the same hoodlum tactics (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: "Profits limitation" FDR's court on maritime strikes Why we demand Browder's freedom Controversy over the Jewish question -- the case against Milton Mayer and his critics, Ingersoll and Hook, by M. Stein Auto workers on guard over war pay-cut issue (continued from page 1) A case for the FBI? by John Corbett Harlem meeting to discuss war and Negro people ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. APRIL 18, 1942 (Page 1) Britain rejects Indian proposals -- India denied right to control its own defense -- Congress Party turns down plan brought by Cripps UAW militants oppose yielding labor's rights -- 150 delegates fight surrender of union standards at auto workers conference, by Joe Andrews Buffalo local backs stand of UAW opposition "None of your counterfeit!" (cartoon) Ship workers discuss holiday pay rates too Nazi tieup holds back magnesium output -- aluminum trust, getting new plants from government, conspires to further monopoly SWP candidate prepares final campaign plans -- Goldman and Carlson to make radio talks giving Socialist Workers Party platform Wave of violence against Negro soldiers claims its fifth victim in two weeks -- soldier shot dead in Virginia; others injured by police assault in Tuskegee Record is filed for appeal in "sedition" case (Page 2) C.P. tries new scheme to halt sale of "Militant" -- plans to use sound truck, signs, boxes, monitors and pressure on CIO members as well as violence against the distributors UAW militants oppose surrender of labor rights and standards (continued from page 1) The inspiring example of Thomas J. Watson More unions give funds to support defense of 18 Cop murders Alabama Negro in cold blood Stalinist "reincarnated" Knox attacks union of radio ship men (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- New Jim Crow plans for the Navy -- Lip service by Knox -- "progress" -- and some history Doing business with Hitler -- Alcoa-Nazi tie behind lag in metals output (continued from page 1) Jones says Standard Oil blocked rubber industry -- exposes lies of company heads but admits own agency is aiding Standard monopoly The dilemma of the capitalist class of India, by A. Roland "Woman's Place" -- it's in the factories now, by Lydia Beidel (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: How to get friends in Washington The fall of Bataan Money for union wages for soldiers A Stalinist discusses situation in Germany -- denounces German workers; sees hope in generals, priests, foreign imperialists The homeward journey -- Sir Stafford's mission to India and the "New Masses," by M. Stein British Cabinet rejects India Congress proposal (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. APRIL 25, 1942 (Page 1) FDR, Congress seek to freeze wages -- labor faces "voluntary" pay slashes May Day manifesto of the Socialist Workers Party Carlson runs for mayor on a fighting socialist program -- opposes the boss-O.K.'D politicians Maritime commission aims blow at unions (Page 2) Laval returns to power to help the German war -- Hitler wants French manpower, resources and fleet to aid in his spring offensive They still do business with Hitler -- Dupont firm agreed to pay Nazi royalties on U.S. government's ammunition General Electric-Nazi tieup bared in Senate FDR-Congress aim to freeze wages -- (continued from page 1) Maritime Commission aims blow at unions Nazis order execution of Henricus Sneevliet Standard's pals (Page 3) Workers democracy or vigilante assault -- which shall prevail? War intensifies women's role -- transfer from kitchen sinks to factories will develop militant armies of class-conscious proletarian women Communist Party betrays Indian people's struggle -- makes no objection to Cripps' plan; aims their chief criticism at Indian leaders, by Felix Morrow Attacks on Negro troops continue uninterrupted -- mob assaults two soldiers in Tuskegee; Jim Crow conditions in camps revealed (Page 4) How spirit of May Day flamed in World War I -- today as then, working-class internationalism will emerge triumphant over suppressions and betrayals, by Art Preis An unforgettable May Day -- Cleveland, 1919 -- bosses taught workers and soldiers what kind of "democracy" they fought to save Demand end to Indian serfdom (photo) Labor's first May Day martyrs were militant internationalists -- their supreme sacrifice for the 8-hour day inspired the workers of the entire world, by Marvell Scholl (Page 5) The Trotskyists continue struggle for socialism in lands oppressed by both the Axis and "democracies" -- seeks to create workers' govt. In Great Britain French Trotskyist paper (photo) French party is growing despite Gestapo terror -- forced to carry on illegal activities, group wins new members, including CPers, by Marc Loris Masses alone will win independence for India -- Ghandi, Nehru are incapable of leading successful struggle against imperialism, by John G. Wright Lenin's 1896 May Day manifesto (Page 6) Goldman speaks over radio for Grace Carlson -- notes labor attorney asks St. Paul workers to support socialist program of write-in candidate for mayor Election platform of St. Paul S.W.P. Grace Carlson has always defended labor's interests Carlson for mayor (continued from page 1) (Page 7) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- A Negro mother writes FDR -- UAW opposes housing Jim Crow Reader inquires about the role of China in the war Character of China's war -- China is fighting against imperialist domination, by Anthony Massini Laval will try to make France part of Hitlerite order, by A. Roland When unionism conquered Ford -- one year ago this April his open-shop kingdom fell, by Joe Andrews Buick UAW local opposes surrender of overtime pay Seek freedom for seamen framed '37 strike (Page 8) Join us in fighting for: Getting "tough" Pity the poor $1-a-year men! Who protects the soldiers' interests? The two pamphlets that came out of the trial Names and aims -- some reflections on the president's request, by M. Stein April "Fourth International" features national question ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. MAY 2, 1942 (Page 1) FDR plan hits workers hardest -- freezes wages but lets bosses get off easy -- program does not establish equality of sacrifice; union leaders are "dismayed" Communist press whitewashes Nazi-U.S. business patent pools -- an analysis of the Stalinist "national unity" defense of the monopolies, by Art Preis Meetings, radio talks win up Carlson campaign -- St. Paul voters were offered a fighting socialist program War shipping board hits again at seamen -- proposes new merchant fleet regulations permitting abrogation of union contracts Kelly Postal convicted for abiding by union's vote, by Jack Ranger Who creates race bias in the Army? (Page 2) Dunne reaches West Coast on CRDC tour -- secures support of liberals and unions in Seattle FDR program hits workers the hardest (continued from page 1) WLB finally hands down ruling in long-delayed shipyard case -- grants maintenance of membership clause which gives no genuine union security Montana groups form committees to carry on work Kelly Postal convicted (continued from page 1) CIO members in L.A. Read "Militant" in spite of CP attack Negro workers win job equality in Flint plant -- work on GM war production machines at the same rate of pay as white workers, by Jeff Thorne (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- Tennessee CIO miners fight boss Jim Crowism in union They still do business with Hitler -- Alcoa beats rap for Nazi deals Role of passive resistance in the Indian struggle, by A. Roland FDR seizure threat will not end patent monopolies Another local is against giving up overtime wages C.P. press whitewashes trusts (continued from page 1) A note on Liebknecht (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Roosevelt's "attack" on native fascists Some minor items The Stalinist I.L.D. and the Minneapolis trial, by Felix Morrow British data shows war has not halted the class struggle, by Edith Kane Low-paid women welcomed by industry, by Lydia Beidel ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. MAY 9, 1942 (Page 1) FDR shipyard program shows "wage stabilization" means wage freezing -- speaks against pay raises provided in union contract -- FDR wires wage conference that increases are "irreconcilable with national policy," by Art Preis India Congress leaders advocate suicidal policy -- urge masses not to organize struggle against Japanese and British oppressors Price fixing won't stop rise in cost of living -- curtailment of consumers goods, cause of inflation, is not affected by new ruling, by Anthony Massini House committee votes to go easy on profits taxes -- brings out tax plan ignoring "equal sacrifice" by bosses Another Standard Oil-Nazi deal is exposed in Senate -- Rockefeller trust halted production of vital acids by agreement with I.G. Farben Supreme Court refuses to act on Waller case "Hope and expectation" Kelly Postal sentenced up to five years, by Jack Ranger (Page 2) SWP holds meetings to celebrate May Day Price fixing will not stop rise in cost of living (continued from page 1) FDR shipyard plan shows "wage stabilizing" means wage freezing -- FDR is against raises provided in union contract (continued from page 1) 150 hear Dunne in Los Angeles Negroes march on capital, protest police brutality (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Stalinists attack workers -- Communist Party defends monopolies, denounces unions and strikes The question of peace feelers, by A. Roland Why I left the ranks of the Young Communist League -- statement of former member of the YCL in Los Angeles who joined the Trotskyist movement, by Albert Lapel New Haven SWOC local votes aid to 18 defendants (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: What won the victory at Detroit? Democracy Stalinism and Communism Unions must set out to organize woman worker -- experience shows that the women factory workers become militant union members, by Lydia Beidel An open letter to the British workers, by an Indian revolutionist J.V.P. DeSilva India Congress heads adopt suicidal policy (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. MAY 16, 1942 (Page 1) Steel union holds constitutional convention -- wage raises, union shop are key issues facing the SWOC -- delegates to adopt a wage policy to lay basis for negotiating future agreements Living standards to sink to 1932 level -- Henderson -- advocates plan to make masses pay cost of war -- price chief opposes general wage raises; wants "drastic" taxes on lowest incomes This is the answer to "The Story of Carboloy" -- exposing lies spread by General Electric in full-page ads throughout the land, by Walter Freeman Two Trotskyist leaders escape from Ceylon jail -- they were "interned" by British officials as beginning of war Odell Waller wins a stay of execution -- U.S. Supreme Court is again petitioned to act on Negro's case Union-busting moves blocked by united front of seamen -- maritime unions win guarantee protecting union hiring halls and existing contracts (Page 2) Black market to boost cost of living in U.S. -- bosses will bootleg goods to beat price "control" as in Great Britain and Germany, by Larissa Reed Chicago May frolic nets $115 for CRDC Morgenthau for higher tax on lowest incomes -- treasury secretary asks tax on wages of $11.60 a week; wants taxes on lowest incomes increased 250 to 1000% Stalinists attack Trotskyists for defending labor's rights -- C.P. condemns Militant struggles against the employers as "traitorous efforts," by Philip Blake Drive launched to repeal California income tax law, by Gordon Bailey British M.P.'s hit Stalinist drive against refugees Living standards to go to 1932 level -- Henderson (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- "Jim Crow-as-usual" -- No one reminded Edison -- In the North, too -- Not ready yet Steel workers hold convention (continued from page 1) A new political crisis is in the offing for France, by A. Roland A novel about the great steel strike of 1919 SWOC locals donate aid to 18 defendants Inflation and price fixing are analyzed in May issue of "Fourth International" (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: "Equal sacrifice" How Churchill's speech aids Hitler Odell Waller and the Supreme Court This is the answer to "The Story of Carboloy" Stalin's May First "Order of the Day," by M. Stein Union-busting moves blocked by seamen (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. MAY 23, 1942 (Page 1) Steel workers establish international union -- opposition to surrender of overtime pay is voiced on first day of convention, by Art Preis "Equality of sacrifice" (cartoon) WLB sets ceiling on wage raises -- Canadian wage freezing plan also being adopted by govt. -- new board to work out U.S. version of plan which freezes wages over $25 a wk. Shipyard union offered half of wage raises due -- Chicago conference decides not to grant pay increases called for in contracts Why Burma fell -- war correspondents reveal that British failed to arm native people and were afraid to use available Chinese troops, by George Breitman Open letter to member of the Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party, from the Socialist Workers Party of Minnesota DuPonts also do business with Hitler (Page 2) Browder release proves he was jailed for his "views" -- Roosevelt's explanation on why Stalinist leader was arrested is sheer hypocrisy, by Philip Blake WLB is setting dangerous precedents -- board opinion opens way to govt. intervention in unions U.S. Steel uses decision in new attack on union Wages not frozen in seamen's agreement Lynch campaign proves a flop in Flint union -- workers show resentment of attempts to link union militants with fascism Why Burma fell (continued from page 1) Two UE locals vote against surrender of overtime rates (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Bob Harte was a GPU victim -- secretary of Trotsky was assassinated by Stalin agents two years ago, by Joseph Hansen The writings of Karl Max [sic] on India in 1853, by A. Roland U.S. ports discriminate against Chinese seamen -- citizens of America's "brave ally" are not event permitted to leave their ships, by a Correspondent Contents of the May issue of "Fourth International" (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Why Stalin doesn't trust his allies Canada YCL disbands Hillman: used up Open letter to members of Farmer-Labor Party (continued from page 1) Stalin blames the Red Army ranks for early defeats, by M. Stein CRDC dance frolic in New York nets $143 for defense Steel workers establish union (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. MAY 30, 1942 (Page 1) Steel union convention shows rising discontent -- rank and file delegates voice growing dissatisfaction with leaders' policies, by Art Preis At the steel convention (picture) Government acts to check pay raises -- bosses get Roosevelt "hint" to stall wage negotiations -- administration putting pressure on union heads to accept "voluntary" wage freezing Act now to save Waller's life! An Editorial Thousands strike at Budd plant Bolivian government arrests Fourth International leaders (Page 2) Dunne returns to Washington in last lap of tour -- speaks at banquet in Seattle, open meet'g in Tacoma An open letter in defense of democracy in the labor movement C.P. bookburners at work (picture) Ceylon Trotskyist leaders escape British jailers -- had been imprisoned for their struggles against imperialism Workers' Forum -- wants to help in distribution of THE MILITANT -- a correction -- a loan Discontent at steel convention (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- How to fight Army Jim Crow -- Our sympathies lie with Sullivan -- Would pose question of power Behind the West Coast evacuations -- bankers profit from driving Japanese-American citizens into concentration camps, by Gordon Bailey On the Workers' Bookshelf King George's face and his American subjects, by a Correspondent African natives enslaved in name of "war for democracy" What's new about the "new order"? Police add slander to Jim Crow brutality -- Baltimore cops charge that drunkenness is responsible for Negro dissatisfaction Belgian Labor Party adopts a program (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Memorial Day massacre -- five years after Who will lead France after the war? by A. Roland Seamen overcome Navy gunners anti-union bias -- union seamen win sailors' confidence by showing them what unions can do Roosevelt tips the Stalinists for service rendered, by M. Stein Soldiers face barrage of anti-labor propaganda -- press, radio and movies directing steady stream of fascists ideas at Army ranks, by David Warner ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. JUNE 6, 1942 (Page 1) Fight against deportation of Harry Bridges! -- Biddle ruling is blow at whole labor movement -- deportation order is part of long range govt.-boss plan to housebreak the unions, by Felix Morrow Standard Oil officials lied about Nazi deals -- Arnold's statement to Truman committee nails false claims made by oil trust, by Walter Freeman Dutch cops kill 18 Chinese for asking pay rise Real prices keep rising -- despite price-fixing bosses get more for their products -- lowered quality and new labels cut down living standards of the working class, by Anthony Massini Biddle rushes to defense of the monopolies Phila. CIO council backs Budd strikers -- strike started after lock-out of welders protesting pay cut Local 544 fights to keep Kelly Postal from jail -- union secretary was "guilty" of obeying members' directives, by Jack Ranger Bread prices are boosted by monopolies British workers' discontent shown at Labor Party parley -- political truce maintained by slim majority Trotskyist press has big sale at Labor Party meet Negro columnist recommends "4th Intl." Article (Page 2) Trotskyist paper faces suppression in England -- MP asks ban because publication exposed atrocities on both sides in the Far East Farm-Labor leaders act to join with Democrats -- both conservative and Stalinist wings want to put end to independents action Workers' Forum -- The speedup -- A Stalinist on national unity More unions vote aid to 18 defendants -- four UAW locals act to help work of CRDC "The Militant" is barred from British colony Retail clerks are opposed to the Stalinist line Real prices are still going up (continued from page 1) Fights against Bridges' deportation! (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- the right to vote, the Southern Democrats and the Communist Party Portrait head of Leon Trotsky now available -- pioneer to reproduce head sculptured by famous U.S. artist Hitler explodes basic theory of Stalinism, by M. Morrison Red Caps vote to affiliate to CIO Welles lays groundwork for another Versailles, by A. Roland They look the Nazis frankly in the eye. . . (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Biddle and the Stalinists The attack on Heydrich Mexico at war Arguments on soldiers' pay Effects of the speedup on the workers' health -- union contracts should have provisions to protect workers under war conditions, by Grace Carlson How the liberals argue against the ruling on Bridges, by M. Stein Anti-labor propaganda makes progress in Army -- soldier's letter shows even unionists are being turned against labor movement, by David Warner ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. JUNE 13, 1942 (Page 1) The Murray-Lewis conflict, by Farrell Dobbs Supreme Court again refuses to act on Odell Waller case -- mass protest is needed to prevent June 19 execution Soldiers' families to get starvation allowances -- House votes dependents aid lower than relief standard -- new bill would give draft boards excuse to cancel deferments for dependency Negro march group calls rallies to protest Jim Crow -- Negro militants are waiting for Randolph to offer his program to achieve equality, by Albert Parker Senate bill prohibits anti-trust prosecutions -- monopolies given free rein under measure advocated by administration's spokesmen, by Walter Freeman Baldwin quits ILD because of stand on Mpls. case -- ACLU head opposes Stalinist aid to federal prosecution Bosses receive encouragement to fight union (Page 2) British shoot strikers at U.S. base in Bahamas -- natives killed and jailed for trying to win an increase in their 80c-a-day wages No-strike pledge debated at Mich. CIO convention Murray-Lewis conflict (continued from page 1) Shipyard Local 9 against giving up overtime pay rate, by James Dall Cannon ends lectures on history of Trotskyism -- plan to publish the series in book form New union drive begun at Douglas plane plant Rochester railroad council approves fight to free 18 (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- union stands firm for Negro rights -- let's not have any illusions Economic crisis lays basis for revolution in Japan -- "eight years of democracy" witnesses radicalization of masses, by A. Roland Why U.S. corporations do business with the Nazis, by M. Morrison March-on-Washington group calls anti-Jim Crow rallies (continued from page 1) Labor freezing program threatens regimentation -- McNutt's order forbids workers to change jobs without sanction of the government The March on Washington -- one year after, by Albert Parker A correction Workers' Forum -- "Nothing short of right is right" (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: The Budd strike and the government Louder than words Lord Halifax helps Hitler Farish's oath Favoritism and caste dominate armed forces -- restrictions ban democratic relations between officers and ranks; congressmen grumble about "national scandal," by David Warner Roosevelt's methods, Browder and Bridges, by M. Stein British government to control coal industry -- but labor protests because mines would still be run in interests of the bosses Spills beans on profits ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. JUNE 20, 1942 (Page 1) The Soviet-U.S.-British pacts, by Felix Morrow War Labor Board orders recruiting of strikebreakers Duke "calms" Nassau workers after his troops kill three -- blames strike against 80c-a-day wages on "outside agitators"; hands out free meal Redcaps' union votes support for eighteen 25,000 Negroes protest Jim Crowism -- "we want democracy at home" is demand of huge N.Y. rally -- March-on-Washington movement calls for full equality no, freedom for Waller Women workers strike at Akron rubber plant -- sit down in protest against new speed-up piece-work Stalinists assassinate labor leader in Cuba The Waller case -- as we go to press (Page 2) Roosevelt signs bill protecting monopolies -- ballyhooed as measure to aid small firms, bill contains rider to strengthen trusts, by Walter Freeman "Go thru picket lines," Tobin tells Teamsters -- threatens expulsion for those who refuse to fink: militant workers to be hounded, by Jack Ranger 4 factions fight over Socialist party remains -- Thomas Group turns to support of war; Clement-Symes remain faithful opposition, by C. Charles Bosses provoke several strikes in Detroit The new Soviet pacts (continued from page 1) Hudson auto local stands firm on overtime issue Portrait head now on sale (picture) Tobin men, CPers get together in MInneapolis, by Jack Ranger (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Some signs of the times, by Albert Parker How the Stalin-Hitler pact disarmed the Soviet people -- Stalin feared to warn them of coming Nazi attack, by Art Preis Professor Laski and a people's peace, by M. Morrison The March on Washington -- one year after, by Albert Parker 25,000 Negroes protest against Jim Crow (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Masses themselves will avenge Lidice U.S. court spikes wage-hour law Problem of India far from "settled" Anti-fascist federal employes [sic] terrorized -- fascist-minded, anti-labor G men hound, victimize hundreds suspected of liberalism Vitamin B1 and workers' "morale," by Grace Carlson How Bridges fights against Biddle's deportation order ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. JUNE 27, 1942 (Page 1) The new Soviet agreement and a second front, by Felix Morrow Four more New Jersey union send aid for 18 -- total rises to 39; Louisville CIO also vote to back CRDC OPA fails to enforce own price regulations -- no effective enforcement machinery to be set up, high official admits in speech Mass pressure wins new stay of execution for Waller -- but it must continue if he is to be kept from chair on July 2 Nelson attempts to suppress exposure of $1-a-year men -- WPB head puts pressure on Truman Senate Committee to withhold critical report "UE News" hits role of Army-Navy in industry -- union paper says officer corps is filled with boss elements hostile to unionism, by Joe Edwards Sudden treachery Gestapo terror failed to uncover Heydrich killers -- Czech masses defied "last warning" and kept silent despite murderous reprisals, by Art Preis (Page 2) Government fails to curb inflation at its source -- profit system responsible for "pressure" which forces up wartime living costs, by A. Roland Vera Figner 1852-1942 The Stalinists betray the Negro struggle -- they attacked March-on-Washington rally and called another to counteract its effect, their silence on Waller explained, by Albert Parker Soviet pacts and second front (continued from page 1) This won't get the bosses sore (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- What is changing -- They want action now -- Secret government survey -- "Atmosphere of disillusion" Bootleg market has already appeared here -- experiences is Europe foretell new threats to living standards of masses, by Larissa Reed Wallace wants imperialism ended -- but not U.S. brand, by M. Morrison "Temporary reverses" (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: The Hudson walkout and race prejudice Their one aim Why so few militants become Army officers -- methods for picking officers effectively sift out all those with labor background, by David Warner Troops are taught little about real background of war The real cause of the "poor man's disease" -- medical studies find that it can be prevented and cured in simple manner, by Grace Carlson ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. JULY 4, 1942 (Page 1) Tax bill soaks masses, spares rich -- Congress trying to unload war costs on the workers -- House committee completes draft of plan to take billions from low-income earners British defeats in North Africa, by Art Preis Gov't forces alien seamen to man death-ships -- union men seized, made to sail rotten ships at scab wages Little Steel can pay $1 more, says WLB panel -- but does not make recommendation to grant wage increase Waller must die, says Va. Governor -- Negro leaders make a last appeal for action by Roosevelt CRDC to support Postal defense -- will also aid other 544-CIO leaders now under attack by state and Tobin forces Henderson admits quality chiselers boost real prices -- "Price control alone has failed to protect consumer," he says Talk of a "long armistice" -- and what is behind it, by C. Charles (Page 2) Murray charges steel bosses impede output -- blames shortages on corporation "greed" and "almost criminal" WPB steel policy Minnesota Farm-Labor Ass'n moves to right -- Stalinists ready to support old party candidates if they lose in F-L primary Talk of a "long armistice" -- and what is behind it (continued from page 1) New tax bill soaks masses, spares rich (continued from page 1) 15,000 Negroes protest Jim Crow in Chicago rally Mass action wins gains at St. Louis arms plant Portrait head now on sale Shipyard workers object to overtime surrender (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker How Stalin menaces the foundations of the USSR -- his concessions to the "democracies" may undermine the monopoly of foreign trade, by A. Roland Notes on the Soviet-U.S.-British pacts, by M. Morrison Grievances exist in Army -- but the soldiers can't voice them -- harsh discipline deprives the soldiers of all democratic rights in the U.S. Army, by David Warner Make new threat to civil liberties on West Coast (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Darden's decision The Fourth of July FDR's bedfellows A July 4th celebration in Vladivostok, 1918 -- some Russian workers still had illusions about the real nature of U.S. "democracy" Record of British rule in Egypt, by Howard Allen The parasitic worm and the parasitic system -- Southern "laziness" is not inherent trait but the product of economic conditions, by Grace Carlson ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. JULY 11, 1942 (Page 1) Odell Waller is dead, by Albert Parker Petain statement bares role of French bosses -- proves that capitalists preferred Nazi rule to a victorious workers' France, by Marc Loris Congress, OPA help to lower living standards -- they oppose a rising scale of wages for the workers, and prevent the effective enforcement of the price ceilings Bootleg rings in operation on both coasts -- illegal sales of oil and tires give them millions in profit Odell Waller's last testament C.P.'s scab-like role in Waller case, by Philip Blake 24,000 factories to be shut down, WPB says-- war increases the monopolies' control over production Opposition to Hitler still fights on inside Germany, by B. Johnson (Page 2) Unions representing 1,000,000 workers have aided 18 -- civil rights defense committee has conducted vigorous defense campaign Unions representing 1,000,000 workers have aided 18 -- list of central labor bodies and local unions which aided defense Workers' Forum In Memoriam Petain statement bares role of French bosses (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker Niemoeller admits church helped Hitler to power, by A. Roland Notes on the Soviet-U.S.-British pacts, by M. Morrison Odell Waller is dead (continued from page 1) The C.P.'s scab-like role in Waller case (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: One year after the indictment of the 18 The meaning of the fall of Sevastopol British rule in Egypt during World War I -- White Book reveals British atrocities terrorized nationalist movement in 1919, by Howard Allen Churchill chides parliament for asking questions, by M. Stein Hoover-Gibson present imperialist peace plan British confess truth about Burma ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. JULY 18, 1942 (Page 1) New Nazi drive puts USSR in gravest peril, by M. Morrison Seamen ask for higher bonus as dangers increase -- even insurance rates are raised Steel, aircraft wage demand under attack -- WLB is expected to reject $1-a-day rise for "Little Steel" Senate committee votes to lift ceiling on bread -- shows indifference to policing of the price regulations WPB reshuffled, but still controlled by $1-a-year men Only masses sacrifice under "equal sacrifice" program -- equality promise is a fraud while boss agents rule -- gov't keeps its promises to bosses but not to workers Negro is lynched in Texas, soldier killed in Arizona Any caves today? Puerto Rico is given an "after the war" promise -- but people of the U.S. colony want their freedom from Wall St. Imperialism now, by Howard Allen Union paper exposes huge rise in profits (Page 2) Army contracting agents favor anti-union firms -- charge unemployment in New York is due to anti-labor bias of Army, WPB, by W. Gray The Minneapolis drivers movement one year after the indictment -- help is needed to defend union leaders from attacks by Tobin and government Big victory for CIO in Southern textile mills -- one year organizing campaign breaks vigorous boss resistance Republicans help Democrats to bury anti-poll tax bill -- both Roosevelt and GOP want to keep on good terms with the poll tax Democrats "Crisis" article tells why natives won't aid Britain A new pamphlet -- The March on Washington -- one year after, by Albert Parker New Nazi drive puts USSR in grave peril (continued from page 1) Harlem meeting protests the execution of Odell Waller -- Breitman calls for Negro-White unity to end Jim Crow terror (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- Browder speaks -- "It's all a little misunderstanding" -- Stalinists to be more careful -- speech changed: actions the same! Letter from a worker in the German underground We support the struggle of China, by M. Morrison Britain since the air raids -- an American visitor describes resurgence of the British working class movement, by L. Lawrence (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: What the latest losses mean for the USSR France's struggle Tobin and Foster Wallace can't deliver a quart of milk a day -- unless the working class intervenes, the same system that prevented it before the war will prevent it after the war, by Grace Carlson What has happened since boss parties "adjourned politics," by M. Stein The apathetic Egyptians Puerto Rico is given an "after the war" promise ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. JULY 25, 1942 (Page 1) India's demand for immediate independence House passes new tax bill -- places chief burdens of the war on low-income earners Loss of vital regions menaces Soviet defense -- fall of Caucasus would deprive Red Army of basic war materials, food and fuel, by John G. Wright Steel workers denied $1-a-day raise -- WLB would cheat unions of gains won in 1941 strikes -- Murray's acceptance of ruling encourages new drive against workers' standards, by Joe Andrews New York parade to protest legal murder of Waller Anti-Trotskyist frameup launched in Great Britain -- mine-owners and union bureaucrats answer "Socialist Appeal" charges with slanders, by Anthony Massini Gallup poll shows most workers got no wage increases (Page 2) Bonus Army: "Heroes of 1917, bums of 1932" -- ten years ago this week General MacArthur's troops drove the veterans out of Washington, by Felix Morrow Text of the all-India Congress' resolution Cannon pamphlet sells well among British workers -- just what we were looking for, says British commando Workers' Forum -- makes a good point -- interesting news item (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- Randolph's petition campaign Telegraph combines hides inventions to cut time and costs of wiring messages, by A. Roland Monopolies discourage better, cheaper methods -- G.E. and power trust conspire to restrict wide-spread use of fluorescent lighting Anti-Trotskyist frameup started in Great Britain (continued from page 1) We support the struggle of China -- 2, by M. Morrison Steel workers denied $1-a-day wage increase (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: How to win the German workers The Negro people in 1917 and 1942 Loss of vital regions menaces Soviet defense (continued from page 1) New legislation is a threat to very life of unionism Scientists hit Red Cross Jim Crow policy, by Grace Carlson David Udell party builder ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. AUG. 1, 1942 (Page 1) After the fall of Rostov, by Anthony Massini Most workers to be denied raises under WLB formula -- board's latest ruling clarifies meaning of Little Steel opinion Government war aims bared in Secretary Hull's speech -- imperialists will decide for themselves which nations are "entitled" to freedom, by Philiph [sic] Blake Defense of workers' gains key issue as UAW convenes -- officials' "equal sacrifice" program stands in way of progress for union, by Joseph Andrews Senate finance committee goes easy on wealthy Henderson agrees to price increase at bosses' request -- OPA defends profits while denying wage raises to workers Did Cripps outwit the India Congress leaders? by Felix Morrow (Page 2) Army men are trained to suppress revolts -- government school prepared officers for the job of putting down workers' attempts to establish socialism after the war Henry Ford's complaint Why the UAW lost the Buffalo Curtiss vote -- CIO leaders failed to offer the workers a militant program to improve conditions, by Patrick Kelly Workers' Forum -- how bosses show their patriotism -- civil rights denied at Calif. camp. Seamen jailed in '37 strike win parole Defense of workers' gains key issue at UAW convention Did Cripps outwit the India Congress leaders? (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- how will Southern Jim Crow be abolished A worker's message from Poland and the Ghetto -- "socialism lives and will dominate the world" No hope for British workers except socialism, by M. Morrison After the fall of Rostov (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: 28 years since World War I began British finds use for Indian C.P. Democratic rights and armed forces Puerto Ricans sick of Wall St. exploitation -- landlessness oppression, empty promises, hunger, is record of U.S. rule in colony, by Howard Allen Ronald Tearse and Edwin Jaffee -- 19 years old Death lurks in the city slums -- rheumatic heart disease takes heavy toll among children of working class families, by Grace Carlson Bosses turn down wage demands of aircraft workers Department of Labor figures show wages are sub-standard ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. AUG. 8, 1942 (Page 1) Stalin policy leads USSR to disaster, by Henry Collins No ceiling on boss income -- corporation officers pay selves big sums yet deny wage rises U.S. seamen praise Soviet workers -- workers carry on in spite of terrific aerial bombardment of Murmansk port Torpedoed seamen contribute to CRDC Delegates demand UAW retreats end -- overtime and strike weapon are key convention issues -- leaders program of "equal sacrifice" howled down by aroused delegates Bulletin, Special to the Militant Boss press lies about Indian independence, by Felix Morrow Tank strike won at Flint -- NLRB victory follows militant struggle by CIO auto workers, by John Thorne (Page 2) The Negro Struggle -- job discrimination continues -- poll tax bars soldier vote in South -- Anti-Negro drive stepped up, by Albert Parker Class struggles in Britain -- British Trotskyists active in strikes; advance military program, by L. Lawrence Do the German masses support Hitler? by M. Morrison Chinese Stalinists advise repeating 1927 betrayal, by James Gilbert (Page 3) Slug food union militant; opposes Stalinist sell-out -- Stalinists turn meeting into riot after steamrolling agreement over majority vote UAW delegates oppose retreats (continued from page 1) Workers' Forum -- protests segregation of Negro soldiers -- the British I.L.P. and the colonies Stalin policy means disaster (continued from page 1) Tank strike won at Flint (continued from page 1) Boss press lies about Indian independence (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Indian struggle nears showdown The anniversary of a great betrayal Book review Chen Tu-Hsiu -- pioneer Chinese Trotskyist dies War profiteering -- a streamlined 1942 model U.S. seamen praise Soviet workers (continued from page 1) No ceiling on boss income (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. AUG. 15, 1942 (Page 1) Leon Trotsky defender of the USSR Trotsky's works live on in heroic Red Army (picture) Indians follow advice Cripps gave Africans Indian masses fight for freedom -- mass actions spread despite British terror -- but organized struggle required for victory -- Congress Party program cannot mobilize workers who must play decisive part, by Felix Morrow For Indian independence -- statement of nat'l committee of Socialist Workers Party (Page 2) Auto militants preserve union democracy -- convention delegates protest against union retreats but unable to develop independent policy, by Art Preis (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- Trotsky and the American Negro struggle English workers move left -- British Trotskyists raise slogan: "Labor to Power!" Trotsky's military policy and its critics, by M. Morrison Black market flourishes in steel industry August Fourth International features Trotsky memorial ILGWU leaders surrender conditions to brass hats, by William Gray (Page 4) Indian masses fight for freedom (continued from page 1) Wartime flu epidemic will take heavy toll, by Grace Carlson Leon Trotsky's last letter to the Indian workers For Indian independence (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. AUG. 22, 1942 (Page 1) 3rd anniversary of the Stalin-Hitler Pact Hitler bans Trotsky's works in France The four freedoms in India (cartoon) India peasants join fight -- "civil disobedience" spreads to villages at Gandhi's call -- all India demands release of congressmen and end of repressions against masses, by Felix Morrow OPA permits new rise in food prices Bayonne strike broken by FDR, union heads and WLB -- "seizure" of plant is entirely in interests of the management WLB acts against demands of Alcoa and GM workers War adds number of trusts worth more than billion -- 3 new billionaire outfits in 1941 as capitalists prosper Who gets the cream! Harlem workers to hold meeting in support of India (Page 2) File defense arguments for 18 in district court -- decision in Minneapolis convictions may be handed down by December of this year Spokesmen for bosses urge 10% sales tax -- AFL representative echoes big business before Senate body A wave of Jim Crow terror has begun in the South -- landlords and employers have increased attacks on Negro rights in last six weeks British government invokes flogging in West Indies Peasants join the Indian struggle (continued from page 1) Michigan bosses prepare for new drive against the unions, by Larissa Reed The truth about war-time wages British and the "scorched" earth Problems of the Indian revolution Seattle CRDC to hold affair to aid Postal (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- Negroes and the Indian struggle War in Egypt provides some important lessons -- British Trotskyists show how brass hats stifle the initiative of worker-soldiers A discussion on military and economic imperialism Workers' Forum -- it's a different story now Kournakaoff book rehashes Stalinist slanders about Red Army (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: India and the Atlantic charter A free India can defeat Japan 1776 showed the way for India Army paper discusses use of germs in war -- only problem of effectiveness as war weapon interests military journal, by Grace Carlson For centuries Britain has ruled and looted India, by Howard Allen Negro leaders hit FDR's transfer of FEPC to McNutt Pioneer Issues new pamphlet by Leon Trotsky ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. AUG. 29, 1942 (Page 1) Three years of World War II, by A. Roland Death toll of the war Indian peasants look to workers for leadership -- the struggle for Indian independence is linked to the agrarian revolution, by John G. Wright FDR plans new steps to block wage raises -- expected to issue executive order around Labor Day CIO union changes convention city Nelson fires aide for exposing $1-a-year men, by C. Charles Profits come first with the corporations -- 9 firms conspire to get huge profits on wire sale to Navy Profits come first with the corporations -- power-saving lamps barred -- no profits Meat shortage looms as food prices climb (Page 2) New York AFL leaders attack the Indian masses, by Anthony Massini The crisis in Detroit housing -- the workers have gotten many promises but no action from government officials, by Larissa Reed CP whitewashes resolution on China SWP meetings honor the memory of Leon Trotsky Corporations get 20 billions in profits this year Food costs more in Harlem (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- a statement on the Negroes and India Trotsky's message -- socialism is the only road for humanity -- extracts from Albert Goldman's speech at the New York Trotsky memorial meeting, August 21, 1942 Workers' Forum -- the case of major Horace Dodge Indian peasants need workers aid (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: What's wrong with the ALP No more Sacco-Vanzetti cases! Nelson fires aide for exposing $1-a-year men (continued from page 1) Britain's economic interest in India, by Howard Allen Yugoslav masses fight Nazis and Mikhailovitch A novel about the slum dwellers of Chicago ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. SEPT. 5, 1942 (Page 1) Roosevelt offers helping hand to fascist Franco, by Milton Alvin U.S. bosses in Shanghai still "business as usual" with Japanese -- State Department tried to suppress information, by Anthony Massini FDR speech will set new drastic wage controls -- nature of plan is foreshadowed by latest anti-labor moves of government agencies, by Joseph Andrews All India opposes British rule, reporter admits -- conservative elements find themselves forced to support independence demand, by Felix Morrow A fifth freedom? Postal defense motions are denied by judge Meat to be rationed as shortage continues (Page 2) What "Pravda" reveals: Soviet youth duped by Stalin's boast of victory in 1942, by John G. Wright Workers' Forum -- Stalinist stand on Indian struggle Detroit housing project blocked by auto bosses -- workers given plenty of housing survey but a place to live in is hard to find, by Larissa Reed $1-a-year men resign; replaced by $1-a-year men Wright speaks on India at Harlem workers' club All India opposes British rule, reporter admits (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- the effect of racial epithets -- Stalinist lies about our pamphlet The story behind a frameup -- British coal kings sabotage coal production; Trotskyists alone fight for miners' interests History repeats itself . . . by Milton Alvin U.S. bosses in Shanghai still do business as usual with Japanese (continued from page 1) Only German revolution can save Soviet Union (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: A basic truth Vargas-dictator ally of U.S. British Daily Worker ban lifted UAW heads ask FDR to force general wage cut, by Joseph Andrews British in India -- from World War I to World War II, by Howard Allen That old time religion Geo-politics offers new myths for old ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. SEPT. 12, 1942 (Page 1) Stalingrad fights, by George Collins Indian factory workers go out on political strikes -- British censorship conceals facts about participation of workers in struggle, by Felix Morrow Roosevelt threatens to assume dictatorial powers -- will rule by decree unless Congress grants his demands -- unprecedented ultimatum on Labor day is threat to masses' rights and standards, by George Breitman Breitman files as S.W.P. U.S. Senate candidate -- N.J. Trotskyist calls for a workers' and farmers' government India steel worker (picture) Who benefits from price rises? by C. Charles Negro group calls national conference -- will discuss March on Washington after Roosevelt's refusal to meet with Randolph, by A. Stein (Page 2) 50,000 live in unheated trailers in Detroit area -- and the prospects are that they will still be living in them next winter, by Larissa Reed 1942 election platform of Socialist Workers Party in New Jersey Sniper Ludmilla Pavlichenko, by Milton Alvin President Roosevelt threatens to assume dictatorial powers (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- the conference in Detroit on Sept. 26-27 Stalinists try to explain away pro-Franco proposal -- poor Roosevelt is only a victim of the "appeasers", the "Daily Worker" explains, by Anthony Massini Stalinists put socialism in cold storage, by M. Morrison Indian factory workers go out on political strikes (continued from page 1) Breitman files as S.W.P. candidate (continued from page 1) Widespread protests follow Williams' hanging in Ireland -- Irish people are still opposed to partition of their country (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: The duty of the folks back home Beginning of labor freezing Dept. of labor head reveals low wages Ed Parker, 1917-1942 -- an active revolutionist Who benefits from price rises? (continued from page 1) A wealth of material is in bound volume of "F.I." ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38. SEPT. 19, 1942 (Page 1) Stalingrad and the Churchill -- Stalin talks, by George Collins India's struggle grows despite British terror -- Churchill intends to try crushing India into submission -- Washington irked by rejection of plea to reopen negotiations, by Felix Morrow Anti-labor drive is facilitated by labor heads, CP End premium pay; federal workers put under "czar," by Joseph Andrews F.D.R. decrees hit at labor -- Congress prepares to give Roosevelt power he demands Rubber production held up by boss greed for profits, by Howard Allen Arnold's aid indicts WPB How to fight rising living costs CRDC to give affair for 18 Mpls. defendants (Page 2) Stalin's purges directly linked to defeats, by John G. Wright Basic union problems remain unanswered at UE convention -- Stalinists in control, interested only in speedup and curb on militancy; Careyites have fundamentally same false policy DuPont conspiracy restricted output of war material Govt. "cracks down" on farmer -- not on bosses, by Larissa Reed What happened in France under decree rule, by Miriam Carter FDR abolished premium pay; govt. workers under "czar" (continued from page 1) Anti-labor drive is facilitated by labor heads, CP (continued from page 1) Articles on India feature latest issue of "F.I." (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker -- three stories about Georgia Masses are still bitterly opposed to Franco regime -- workers' revolutionary spirit has not been destroyed, by Grandizo Munis Significance of trend to government by decree, by M. Morrison UAW leaders are condemned by Allentown local The plight of the Jews and the democracies -- Secretary Hull makes hypocritical reply to taunt by Laval (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Roosevelt's speech: study in contrasts India's struggle sharpens despite British terror (continued from page 1) British union leader's speech helps Hitler Can't save USSR by supporting program of the imperialists, by Anthony Massini The Workers' Bookshelf ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. SEPT. 26, 1942 (Page 1) Workers are most active fighters in India today -- resistance to British oppression is strongest in war production centers, by Felix Morrow Red soldiers fight back (picture) Senate votes to freeze wages -- authorizes Roosevelt to fix wages at Sept. 15 levels -- House of Representatives also considers legislation to prevent increases in pay, by Joseph Andrews Government office reject bargaining rights for ITU Breitman analyzes N.J. primary vote -- cites results to demonstrate need for workers to form independent labor party, by George Breitman "Little Steel" rule means no raises for most workers War Labor Board undermines fight for better conditions -- grants less than one-third of GM unions' demands "Union Security" denied workers who go on strike London denies promise of second front in '42 -- June agreements are dismissed as matter of poor phraseology -- Stalin promised the Soviet masses help would come now, by John G. Wright (Page 2) Corporation officials named to key WPB jobs -- Donald Nelson forces critics of dollar-a-year men to resign, by C. Charles "Nothing left but pulp" if present tax bill passes Meat monopolies create artificial shortages -- one-third of nation hungers while meat packers boost prices, by Grace Carlson London denies promise of second front in '42 (continued from page 1) Workers most active fighters in India (continued from page 1) "Little Steel" rule means no raises for most workers (continued from page 1) (Page 3) Masses fight against Hitler oppression -- but struggle of workers and peasants has nothing in common with aims of Allied imperialist lackeys -- sabotage, go on strike, conduct armed war Open fascist is welcomed into DeGaulle ranks, by Michael Cort The capitalist opponents of Roosevelt's ultimatum, by M. Morrison Breitman analyzes N.J. primary vote (continued from page 1) Trotsky's book on morals is weapon in workers' struggle (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: The siege of Stalingrad A feeler in the fascist direction Carl Palmer 1919-1942, by Joan Wakefield Hoare asks action to block post-war workers' revolts, by A. Roland Franco remains in power because of outside aid, by Grandizo Munis Cripps answered his own foul alibis in 1940 ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40. OCT. 3, 1942 (Page 1) Oral argument on Minneapolis appeal to be heard on Nov. 5 British attack Indian masses (picture) Reactionary congressmen try to prevent vote on poll tax -- labor forces must protest against threat of filibusters and technical maneuvers, by Albert Parker "New Leader" story on Leon Trotsky's assassin refuted Labor is undefended in Congress price fight -- wage-freezing is supported by all congress groups -- farm bloc and administration aim blows at workers, by Joseph Andrews Negroes vote to set up a militant organization -- Detroit conference of March-on-Washington movement decides to establish a permanent organization to fight Jim Crowism, by Art Preis Army arbitrarily fires unionist in Buick plant -- precedent could be used to undermine all union activity New Jersey SWP plans 3 election radio broadcasts Willkie reveals extent of Soviet Union losses, by John G. Wright "Democracy" in action in Bolivia Grace Carlson is Trotskyist candidate for U.S. Senate -- offers socialist program to end war and fascism (Page 2) More anti-Trotskyist slanders -- Hollywood begins film "justifying" the Moscow trials," by Joseph Hansen Tory newspaper peddles GPU line in Great Britain Willkie reveals Soviet losses (continued from page 1) Shipyard workers union is now 200,000 strong Negroes vote to set up a militant organization (continued from page 1) Stalinist choice of "Best Man" in the U.S. Senate (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- can equality be won under capitalism? by Albert Parker Why USSR and China are treated as 2nd class allies -- propaganda about "equality of nations" after war is disproved by attitude to non-imperialist nations in midst of war The question of the Second Front, by M. Morrison An instructive discussion on the Mpls. defense policy (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Mediation in India Labor needs own press and own party Effect of price rises (graphic) What is the farm bloc? by Howard Allen Grace Carlson is Trotskyist candidate for U.S. Senate (continued from page 1) Grace Carlson's statement ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41. OCT. 11, 1942 (Page 1) Trotskyists hold tenth convention-- reaffirm the socialist line on imperialist war -- largest SWP convention marked by unanimous agreement on basic principles of the movement; delegates hear report of union work and organizational gains since last convention On the Stalingrad front (picture) Wages frozen, economic czar named, collective bargaining restricted -- Roosevelt's Oct. 3 order is blow at masses' standards -- next step in placing costs of war on the workers will be a stiff taxation program, by Joseph Andrews Fourth International issues manifesto to masses of India -- World Party of Socialist Revolution offers program to achieve independence Nazis to try to hold what they have won -- discontent shows "new order" is far from stabilization, by C. Charles Stalin complains that USSR gets "little effective" aid from allies -- this is also indictment of his policy of depending on imperialists to save USSR, by John G. Wright Goldman protests film to lie about L. Trotsky Cannon, Breitman to speak on radio in N.J. campaign (Page 2) Trotskyists hold 10th national convention (continued from page 1) Roosevelt covers anti-labor moves with "liberal" veneer, by A. Roland Concentration camp for United nations seamen Navy admiral threatens unions with extinction -- says we can "well live without them," by Milton Alvin Wages frozen, czar appointed, collective bargaining limited (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker The present status of the "Jacson" case in Mexico -- lawyer for Leon Trotsky's assassin tried to postpone trial decision Revolutionary perspectives in the Indian struggle, by M. Morrison GPU assassin gets setback -- higher court throws out charges of bias on part of trial judge, by Walter Rourke Stalin complains that USSR gets "little effective" aid from allies (continued from page 1) Every worker should support March-on-Washington movement, by Arthur Preis (Page 4) International ties in midst of the war Roosevelt's order and the labor leaders Hitler says Nazis will hold what they have (continued from page 1) Who is Byrnes? What is his labor record? by Howard Allen The Workers' Bookshelf ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42. OCT. 17, 1942 (Page 1) The imperialist war and the road to world socialism -- political resolution adopted by convention of SWP -- editor's note British C.P. and strikebreaking What Roosevelt didn't say in his Columbus Day speech Breitman speaks over WPAT Senate loads taxes on workers; corporations are handled gently -- "victory loan" cuts wages as lower incomes are taxed -- boss class Senate ignores CIO protest: again points need for building Labor Party, by C. Charles Negro people support Indian freedom fight Economic czar's first order hits unions' rights, by J. Andrews Labor-haters sound keynote at Toronto AFL convention, by Milton Alvin OPA okays new food price rises (Page 2) The second imperialist world war and the road to international socialism -- political resolution unanimously adopted by convention of the Socialist Workers Party (continued from page 1) (Page 3) "The workers and the colonial peoples will conquer power and make a socialist peace" (continued from page 1) (Page 4) John L. Lewis quits CIO Roosevelt very generous with China's property, by William E. Warde New labor federation fills no real need -- independent unions without program or unity, by E.R. Frank Stalin abolishes the commissars in Soviet Army, by M. Morrison Economic czar's first order is blow at unions rights (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43. OCT. 24, 1942 (Page 1) Breitman calls for workers' and farmer's gov't Socialist answer to war given by Minn. candidate -- Carlson radio talks to reach thousands in industrial areas Discuss wage freezing plans (picture) WLB acts to intimidate militants -- labor board wants to coerce officers of local unions -- WLB, with labor members concurring, orders its agents to check on the relations of local leaders to strikes, by Joseph Andrews Labor baiter Flint auto workers win fight against Jim Crow -- union and March-on-Washington get production jobs for Negro unionists, by Jeff Thorne Negro paper lauds "Fourth Internat'l article on India WLB rejects Ford workers' demand for wage raises Not first time Breitman has opposed Smathers and Hawkes First anniversary of the Minneapolis trial -- prosecution was one of government's first steps toward regimentation of labor movement, by Felix Morrow Editor's note (Page 2) An economic program for labor in wartime No use for crop you raised, says gov't -- lack of planning, gov't mismanagement to lose farmers $70,0000 cash income, by Howard Allen For a socialist world -- a statement by Grace Carlson Short biography of Grace Carlson Need workers'-farmers' government, says N. J. candidate for Senate (continued from page 1) Poor farmers express sharp dissatisfaction with government program at farmers' union convention (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the AFL convention -- SWP convention, by Albert Parker French unrest caused by social forces, not Allied propaganda -- resistance in France is directed against native capitalists as well as Axis forces, by A. Roland The partisan bands in Jugoslavia, by M. Morrison Boss class enlists God and superstitions on their side, by L. Bennett (Page 4) Who will kill the poll tax Yes, punish the war criminals Two wars First anniversary of the Minneapolis trial (continued from page 1) Notes from England Navy tries new trick to smash seamen unions WLB denies union shop to union that had it, by J. Michaels ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44. OCT. 31, 1942 (Page 1) Workers still out on political strikes in India -- "Daily Worker" boasts about strikebreaking activities of the Indian Communist Party, by Felix Morrow It is time to build an independent labor party, An Editorial Military experts report needless loss of life in Solomon Islands-- reshuffling of officers is no guard against similar disasters -- ordinary seamen know enough to avoid military blunders committed in Pacific, by George Collins Anti-poll tax bill is threatened by delay in Senate -- mass pressure is needed to force immediate vote Tax law takes drastic cut in workers' income To celebrate 25th anniversary of Russian revolution on Nov. 8 Cannon to speak over radio for Breitman on October 31 Boss' taxes are cut New York school opens fall term on November 4 (Page 2) Workers and the second imperialist war -- stenographic record of James P. Cannon's report at tenth convention of American Trotskyists, Oct. 2, 1942 (Page 3) Cannon's report to S.W.P. Convention Sentiments of officer caste revealed by land, by M. Morrison (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Willkie's speech Leon Henderson fixes the consumers, by A. Roland The New York elections -- a statement by the national committee of the Socialist Workers Party How to destroy fascism abroad and prevent it at home -- excerpts from George Breitman's radio address over station WPAT on October 24 How wages are cut by taxes (cartoon) Military experts report needless loss of life (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45. NOV. 7, 1942 (Page 1) 25th anniversary of the Russian revolution, by George Collins Stalinist attack SWP candidate in MInnesota Defending the gains of October (picture) Administration moves closer to regimentation of labor -- right to change jobs would be limited under new plan -- WMC committee asks for executive order requiring USES approval for job changes, by Anthony Massini Admiral Lands aids shipowners in war profiteering -- maritime commission accused of helping bosses cheat gov't Stalinist aid British against Indian masses -- Stalinists' own stories from India, printed in Daily Worker, show they openly acted as strikebreakers in political strikes, by Felix Morrow Cannon to speak at N.Y. meeting on Russian revolut'n (Page 2) How to put an end to imperialist war -- James P. Cannon's radio speech over station WPAT on Saturday, October 31 Boss attacks on Local 9 have intensified since war began -- gov't agents, union leaders help destroy union hiring hall Stalinists slander SWP candidate in Minnesota (continued from page 1) Workers' Forum -- they know the tasks of a union Russian revolution featured in Nov. "4th International" (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the Russian revolution and the fight to achieve racial equality in this country, by John Saunders Trotsky defends the revolution -- a radio speech to the United States from Copenhagen in Nov. 1932 Why Willkie is worried, by Milton Alvin Geller to speak at Harlem workers club Stalinists aid British against India masses (continued from page 1) International news (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Roosevelt answers Willkie Quit stalling the anti-poll tax bill! Italian fascism after twenty years of power, by John G. Wright Why the bosses are happy about the new tax bill, by William F. Warde The Social-Democrats in India's struggle, by A. Roland ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46. NOV. 14, 1942 (Page 1) Belgian Trotskyist leader dies in prison at hands of the Nazis OPA lets price rise (picture) Breitman gets higher vote than in 1940 -- more New Jersey workers reached with SWP program than ever before Election results show need for a Labor Party -- many workers vote only with their feet -- workers, having an independent labor choice, cast significant vote for ALP, by George Breitman Boss unity Stalin says imperialists will save the Soviet Union -- African war shows imperialists' aims differ from USSR's, by Anthony Massini Circuit court hears appeal on Minneapolis convictions -- decision concerning trial of eighteen is expected in approximately six weeks C.P. helped to elect MInnesota Republican -- only the candidate of the Trotskyists presented correct working class program, by Vincent R. Dunne Elections followed by sales tax talk Labor papers threatened by government newsprint plan (Page 2) SWP celebrates Russian revolution anniversary At the CIO convention -- first day of CIO convention -- Murray tries to distort Roosevelt's labor record (continued from page 1) Encouraging response to school's first sessions Second day of convention: delegates discuss ways of destroying Jim Crow, by Felix Morrow (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the effect of the Nov. 3 elections on the fight to end Jim Crow and Judge Lynch, by John Saunders Election results show need for nationwide labor party (continued from page 1) We celebrate the Russian revolution -- opening speech at SWP meeting in N.Y., by Joseph Hansen Second front depends on political as well as military considerations, by Mark Braden C. P. helped to elect Minnesota Republicans (continued from page 1) Stalin says imperialists will save the Soviet Union (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Talking about stabs in the back . . . The central aim New he's "our" S.O.B. Election and the anti-poll tax bill Old enough to fight? old enough to vote! by A. Roland And they call it a "war for democracy"! Workers' Forum -- soldiers and the elections -- Bridges takes on job of censor More on why bosses are happy about new tax bill, by C. Charles German tax laws also go easy on capitalist class, by Howard Allen ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47. NOV. 21, 1942 (Page 1) Post office holds up two issues of "The Militant" -- our only "crime" is loyalty to working class, An Editorial U.S. "Democrats" find it easy to do business with French fascists -- deals strengthen foes of the French masses -- rulers of "liberated" North Africa picked from rogues gallery of reaction, by George Collins Is the FBI concocting a frameup against the SWP? -- an open letter to Attorney-General Biddle, by James B. Cannon CIO convention reveals effects of support of the Roosevelt program, by Felix Morrow Huge new tax bill planned for 1943 Shipowner-dominated gov't board again strikes at maritime unions British refuse to give up Hong Kong, by Albert Parker (Page 2) Military journal gives advice to the officers, by Howard Hogan Tax bill handles bosses differently than workers British Stalinists sabotage Tyne strike, by J. Haston Workers' Forum -- non-union conditions at sea Stalin's policies hamper the European revolution, by Anthony Massini (Page 3) 25th anniversary of the Russian revolution -- text of James P. Cannon's speech at New York anniversary meeting, Nov. 8 (Page 4) Sidelights at the fifth annual convention of the CIO Effects of subordinating CIO to Roosevelt (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- U.S. soldiers are Jim Crowed in Britain, by Albert Parker The French masses and the U.S. political maneuvers, by A. Roland We support all tendencies to independent labor politics, by M. Morrison International Notes More than a century of French rule in Africa, by Mark Braden Persecuted worker appeals for funds to sue state (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Stop the filibuster! The four freedoms in Algeria Lawyer presents case for Trotsky's assassin -- sentence should be announced within next few weeks, by Walter Rourke And they call it a "war for democracy"! Profits come first The Workers' Bookshelf Both imperialist camps fight among themselves, by John Bates ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48. NOV. 28, 1942 (Page 1) Help "The Militant" fight suppression! Attack on "The Militant" is a blow at freedom of the press -- collaborate with fascists abroad and persecute anti-fascists at home, by James P. Cannon Post Office refuse to specify reasons -- but its objections to "The Militant" are for its uncompromising pro-labor policy "The power of Post Office censorship" C.P. approves asks suppression of "call" also -- wants gov't action against all of its labor opponents Post Office censorship during 1st World War (Page 2) Republicans join Democrats to save poll tax -- deal was so dirty that gov't censored news of it going abroad, by George Breitman On the Caucasus front (picture) List of Nazi victims is growing in Germany -- Hitler considers revolutionists greater enemies of his Reich than foreign spies, by Michael Cort Offer to bury the poll tax Irish strike holds fast in face of boss threats, by Bob Armstrong Cap union fights Arnold's latest "anti-trust" suit "New Leader's" comment on Post Office action Prices still rising Aid asked for Negro striker framed in 1940 (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- what kind of "progress" is being made? by Albert Parker Production is sabotaged by big business, CIO charges -- CIO convention reporters describe chaos in industry, by Felix Morrow The liberalism of Wendell Willkie, by M. Morrison Women in industry -- double standard for war plant wages, by Marie Taylor Carlson vote was not recorded by Minn. officials -- canvass's board did not even include official county vote How Soviet Union conducted war under Lenin and Trotsky (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: A reminder to the FBI They explode their own alibi Manpower and the 40-hour week Workers' Forum -- a delegate on the convent'n of the AFL distillery workers -- wants to help THE MILITANT -- Stalinist role in the UE Empires fall, but AT&T carries on, by C. Charles Workers' Bookshelf Franco and Roosevelt -- friends for a long time Newsmen denounce censors in Washington and London ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49. DEC. 5, 1942 (Page 1) End overtime pay (but don't touch mine) (cartoon) Red Army's offensive staggers Germans at Stalingrad and Rzhev -- the task now is to arouse German revolt, by Michael Cort American Civil Liberties Union protests attack on "militant" -- declares banned issues do not violate Espionage Act properly construed in the light of previous decisions Maritime labor defends right to sue shipowners -- SIU, SUP conduct struggle to retain power of Jones Act Both parties are condemned for defeat of poll tax bill -- Randolph hits role of Roosevelt, GOP and Senate liberals -- Negro leader urges increased fight for Democratic rights CIO convention evaded lesson of the elections -- facts reported by convention delegates lead to conclusion that workers need a labor party to protect their interests, by Felix Morrow Bosses ride in rolling night club while railroads pack in workers 83 to a car, by B. Forrest Shipbuilders's graft is exposed by house body Business booming (Page 2) The Bendix case -- same boss who led fight against North American strikers is head of firm charged with conspiring with Axis employers, by C. Charles Jim Crow still here (picture) CIO convention evaded lesson of the elections (continued from page 1) "Labor action" protests Post Office's action U.S. industrial accidents outnumber war casualties -- speedup, fatigue, greed for profits result in heavy toll, by Larissa Reed How the French came into domination of Morocco, by Mark Braden Comment of "The Call" on the "Militant" ban (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- how the Post Office attack on our paper affects the struggle against Jim Crow, by Albert Parker The military and political effects of the turn in war-- a clear trend to the right is shown as capitalists see approach of victory, by A. Roland Some lessons of the anti-poll tax defeat Soviet drives stagger Germans on two fronts (continued from page 1) Women in Industry -- how to enforce the War Labor Board's equal pay decision, by Marie Taylor 679 votes for Breitman (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: War aims one year after Pearl Harbor What happens to the overtime pay? Randolph's statement Workers' Forum -- false propaganda on 40-hour week -- glad we intend to fight it out -- sends contribution, wants farm articles -- costs of living squeezes $16 worker -- imperialists and their arguments Why is the Times worries about Hitler's weakness? by Anthony Massini Workers' Bookshelf Inventions and fate of the "Joads" after the war, by C. Charles Starvation in Puerto Rico and the new food program, by Howard Allen ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50. DEC. 12, 1942 (Page 1) Stalinist hand seen in postal ban on "Militant," by Anthony Massini McNutt appointment opens way to more regimentation -- McNutt given power over all hiring, transfer of workers -- "Hoosier Hitler" given greater power over U.S. labor than anyone ever had, by Joseph Andrews "Fourth International" barred from the mails -- contains articles condemning Darlan deal, Post Office ban and Stalinist union role Tory poll tax senator (cartoon) New book by Trotsky to be published Dec. 21 Union advertising labeled "subversive" by city officials Beveridge does not solve problem of unemployment, by Michael Cort CIO-AFL unity committees meet -- agree to end jurisdictional disputes, but there is little prospect for unification, by Felix Morrow NAM calls a war congress -- to war against unions -- denounce workers in new campaign for open shop conditions Just a suggestion (Page 2) WLB hands down three reactionary rulings -- hits wages, escalators and security clauses Unity committees meet (continued from page 1) Women in Industry -- economic necessity -- not always choice, by Marie Taylor Stalinist hand is seen in Post Office attack (continued from page 1) NAM calls a congress to war against unions (continued from page 1) "Daily News" makes a fascist bid o win soldier support -- in self-defense the unions must protect soldiers' interests Negro non-com. reduced to ranks for making anti-Jim Crow proposals (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- will McNutt appointment help the Negro? -- General B.O. Davis is a busy man, by Albert Parker The slaughter of the Jews -- Hitler's policy of extermination is intended to cow the workers everywhere, by A. Roland They will try to suppress European Socialist revolts, by M. Morrison International Notes, by Betty Keuhn Why we broke with the left-wing Zionists -- statement by four who left to join the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Another exception -- the Dutch empire The Communist Party and "The Militant" Save Caballero! Workers' Forum -- garment workers' reaction to ban -- seaman finds little democracy in Egypt The Stalinist criterion on deals with fascists, by Philip Blake Beveridge plan fails to solve unemployment (continued from page 1) The record of Sir William A and P is indicted for monopolistic practices, by C. Charles Reading labor paper protests "Militant" ban U.S. bosses eye Soviet Union in hunt for profit, by R. Freeman ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51. DEC. 19, 1942 (Page 1) Post Office releases two issues of Militant, An Editorial No-strike pledge is debated at N.J. CIO convention -- discussion shows growing discontent in labor's ranks Exceptions noted (cartoon) Detroit job freezing order aids corporation drive against labor -- aimed to stop workers from seeking better paid jobs -- employers approve freezing order; Army will be used to see that it is enforced, by Joseph Andrews OPA permits price rises on beef, 16 grocery items Treasury Dep't plans new taxes on the workers -- 1943 burden will probably exceed that of this year "Character of the war has changed" -- Pearl Buck -- "The war has ceased to be a fight for freedom," winner of Nobel prize tells her fellow writers and scientists, by Felix Morrow Officers fraternize with Soviet soldiers -- Red Army's great tradition is revived in struggle to defend conquests of October, by John G. Wright Roosevelt put over the deal with Otto, says Drew Pearson (Page 2) Beveridge plan leads to baring of war aims -- future of British economy looks bleak whoever wins war Officers fraternize with Red soldiers (continued from page 1) "Character of war has changed" -- Pearl Buck (continued from page 1) "The Nation" comments on "militant" ban N.Y. SWP local meets in annual convention -- encouraging progress noted in trade union and educat'l work, by Harry Frankel Strikes lost in Belfast French won Africa empire by brutal slaughter of natives, by Mark Brade (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Jim Crow and the Camp Lee situation, by Albert Parker DeGaulle and Darlan -- two of a kind -- British picked general for same "expediency" reason that U.S. picked admiral, by A. Roland The lessons of 1918-20 -- revolutionary propaganda was a Soviet weapon of war, by Miriam Carter International Notes, by Betty Keuhn OPA permits rises on beef, 16 grocery items (continued from page 1) WDL secures new trial for jailed unionist (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Roosevelt's appeal The United Nations make a gesture Workers' Forum -- British miner wants to receive paper -- discusses "Harlem Charter" meeting -- what workers think of German people Workers' bookshelf Books banned in Germany; papers banned in the U.S., by C. Charles U.S. labor freezing plan follows fascist pattern, by Howard Hogan Detroit job freezing order aids corporation drive against labor (continued from page 1) Hollywood must conform to the govt's foreign policy, by John Bates ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52. DEC. 26, 1942 (Page 1) WLB broadens powers to stifle union militancy -- asserts the right to punish unions in new decisions, by Eloise Black Important unions protest against WLB delay on grievances Jurisdiction is extended over all civilian jobs Eating horse meat too (picture) Drive begun to send prices sky high -- shortages threatened if prices are not raised -- administration seen yielding to profiteers who are ready to stop milling flour for bread and to slaughter milk cows, by Anthony Massini Post office cracks down on third labor paper -- Dec. 21 "labor action" withheld from mails as protests increase against P. O. How food prices have risen in last two years Labor's program to fight rising prices and shortages, An Editorial Labor Dep't report shows how bosses evade price laws Prices keep on rising despite OPA ceilings (Page 2) Soviet railway systems faces winter strain -- Pravda sounds alarm many roads unready for winter traffic, by John G. Wright Gov't is still building plans for the monopolies New drive begun to send rices sky high (continued from page 1) Why the "Times" thinks that Stalin can be relied on, by A. Roland Stalinists ask gov't for "labor representations," by Philip Blake What four other papers say about ban on "The Militant" Complaint by two housewives, by A. Williams & M. Winters (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Jim Crow news of the day, by Albert Parker The allies attitude to China's war -- Lin Yutang charges sabotage of Chinese front, by Felix Morrow What U.S. forces are protecting in Liberia, by Myra Ward International Notes, by Betty Kuehn Darlan says he will rule till at least end of war, by Michael Cort (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: A new book by Trotsky Democratic price committees needed Civil war in Yugoslavia Workers' Forum -- send money to fight P.O. Ban -- reports Jim Crow acts in Britain -- liked article on CIO convention -- ignore contract's "escape clause" Workers' Bookshelf How "courage to order" is produced by Army doctors, by Grace Carlson Before and after the speech by Pearl Buck, by Two Stalinists One reason why a milk shortage is threatened, by R. Freeman <<<<>>>> 1943 MILITANT, VOLUME 7, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE 1. JAN. 2, 1943 (Page 1) Defend labor's political rights, An Editorial Red Army presses back Nazis -- Stalin's policies barrier to final Soviet victory, by Howard Hogan New regional WLB set-up will not change board's anti-labor policy -- unions will not have right to appeal region decisions -- WLB acts to decentralize in reply to widespread protests against delays, by Joseph Andrews Ban issue of Militant and Dec. Fourth international Giraud chosen high commission'r for French Africa -- Darlan's policies of colonial suppression will be continued, by Michael Cort Manpower Commission freezes more workers -- 175,000 workers in St. Paul-Minneapolis now chained to jobs, proposed Clark draft bill would give workers no job choice, by John Edwards Wall St. discusses its role in the war Rationing plans leave many loopholes for rich, by C. Charles British soldiers forbidden news of Beveridge Plan Negro columnist comments on the Post Office ban (Page 2) Waste endangers food supply -- Pravda warns -- Kremlin blames local administrators for "mistakes" in huge crop losses, by John G. Wright "The neck of the turkey" (cartoon) A.C.L.U. reviews attack on civil liberties during 1942 Pope denounces Marxian socialism in Xmas speech, by Edith Kane Envoy charged with acting against Bolivian strikers, by Helen Marshall New York school ends good term; new course post'd Women in industry -- day nurseries are needed now -- let's get some action now, by Marie Taylor Rich won't feel pinch of rationing (continued from page 1) Giraud represents the capitalists Darlan did (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- plant discrimination and Army segregation, by Albert Parker U.S. moves in North Africa strengthen French reaction, by A. Roland Behind the dispute over the Darlan deal, by M. Morrison Red Army wins new victories (continued from page 1) International Notes, by Betty Kuehn The Lessons of 1918-20 -- revolutionary propaganda broke attacks on Soviet, by Miriam Carter (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: No tax on wages! The meaning of 1942 election returns Workers' Forum -- AYC offers aid to lift "Militant" ban -- elections unseat CP in Local 302 -- women writers are praised for work The four freedoms have a double anniversary, by John Bates The housing crisis -- war workers must live in shacks under dangerous health conditions while millions are spent on unnecessary plants, by John Adamson WLB decisions reveal infamy of labor leaders, by Edward Hill Suicides declining as mass murder increases, by Grace Carlson --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. JAN. 9, 1943 (Page 1) Why are there no labor representatives in the new Congress, An Editorial British soldiers show sympathy for unionists -- notify Leeds transport workers that they do no want to act as strikebreakers Some more "equal sacrifice" (cartoon) Pro-consumer gov't official forced to resign (Big Business is carrying on full-scale offensive against the living standards of the masses) [no headline] OPA keeps raising prices -- new rises mean more slashes in living standards, by C. Charles 17 reported killed in Bolivia strike -- CIO, AFL officials protest attempts to label it Nazi-led Frameup movie nears completion, by John Bates Cannon trial testimony is now being translated into Arabic "New leader" hits Davies' movie LaFollette paper hits P.O. ban How I got plenty of butter, by Michael Cort (Page 2) Red Army makes important gains -- advances are already greater than those achieved during last winter's fighting, by Joseph Andrews Workers get it in the neck because of employer practices The Stalinists are running new "educational campaign," by Philip Blake One can per customer (picture) Davies movie almost ready (continued from page 1) Negro youth group opposes ban on "the Militant" OPA continues to raise prices (continued from page 1) V.R. Dunne speaks on "4 Freedoms" at Mpls. forum "Fourth International" for January is now on sale (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the Negro press -- an attack answered and a criticism made The economics of jabberwocky, C. Thomas Child care problem acute (picture) The demand for a Jewish army, by M. Morrison Juvenile delinquency and "war economy," by B. Stevens Lessons of 1918-1920 -- British masses helped to defeat the interventionists, by Miriam Carter International Notes, by Betty Kuehn (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: World police force would be aimed at the working masses, by A. Roland Workers' Forum -- asks campaign on Davies' movie smear -- no adequate child care on West Side -- oil shortage brings hardship to Boston -- union quits joint speedup committee German people no longer fooled by Hitler's lies, by Edith Kane Workers' Bookshelf Small businessmen are being driven to the wall, by C. Williams Why do the employers oppose food subsidies? by C. Charles --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. JAN. 16, 1943 (Page 1) Carlo Tresca assassinated -- believed to be political murder, by Felix Morrow They want to put it out (cartoon) Post Office wants to suppress us because we defend labor's rights -- government's citations show anti-labor bias -- a statement by the Editorial Board For services not rendered Roosevelt's opening speech to Congress CRDC statement on murder of Tresca How the British "Tribune" explains the Darlan deal "No barrier to free expression," says Byron Price Anti-Negro forces win another victory -- McNutt calls off FEPC hearings on Jim Crow policies in railroad industry (Page 2) 27 excerpts which the authorities dislike -- they propose to revoke our second-class mailing privileges on the basis of these statements (Page 3) The 27 excerpts (continued from page 1) Post Office wants to ban "Militant" (continued from page 1) International Notes, by Betty Kuehn (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: The facts on China Carlo Tresca assassinated (continued from page 1) Chicago area hit by high prices, less food -- but the wealthy still manage to get what they want, by Joseph Keller The nineteenth anniversary of Lenin's death, by Michael Cort Steel workers strike for equal pay for women Lew Brownstein "Lenin on Women" pamphlet put out by N.Y. local ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. JAN. 23, 1943 (Page 1) Why the postal authorities want to ban "The Militant" "Militant" defends mailing rights at Post Office hearing in Washington -- paper opposes attempt to revoke mailing privileges The Tresca murder -- Stalinists are suspect, labor leaders insist -- Communist Party and Italian Stalinist alibis are not convincing to those who know Stalinist murder methods, by Felix Morrow Employers' greed endangered lives of Allied troops -- Anaconda Copper Co. indicted again for defective war goods, by John Bates Black market operating in all parts of the country "Equal rights" bill would destroy laws protecting women workers, by Larissa Reed Diseased meat sold in Detroit OPA study bares war profiteering, by Eloise Black Mine strike caused by rising prices "Tsar to Lenin" to be shown at N.Y. memorial meeting Why prices keep rising in Chicago, by Joseph Keller Mine strike shows need for rising scale of wages (Page 2) Basic problems facing labor movement today, by E.R. Frank Radek and Rakovsky are reported dead The Tresca murder: Stalinists are suspect, labor leaders insist (continued from page 1) Browder opposes freedom for African colonies -- C.P. members "shocked" to learn of government's treatment of Stalinists, by Philip Blake Not even lowly potato is safe Seek investigation of Army Jim Crow (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the work of George Washington Carver, by Albert Parker Tresca, defender of the persecuted -- he gave aid to all victims of reaction, by George Novack, secretary, Civil Rights Defense Committee Leon Trotsky's attitude toward Carlo Tresca Carlo Tresca's views on the war International Notes, by Betty Kuehn (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: We hate Spanish fascism, too Black market arising in all sections -- why prices keep rising in Chicago (continued from page 1) Butchers afraid to talk in N.Y. What to do about the black market, An Editorial Workers' Bookshelf "Militant" defends mailing rights at Post Office hearing in Washington (continued from page 1) Ohio weekly condemns Post Office repression Meat bootlegging reported in Minn. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. JAN. 30, 1943 (Page 1) The Tresca murder: Antonini "95%" certain Stalinists are guilty, by Felix Morrow Biddle's letter Biddle and Post Office demand that "Militant" be barred from the mails -- "gravest threat to free press in this war," says A.C.L.U. Attorney Fraenkel at hearing -- authorities do not challenge truth of statements in paper, Goldman shows precedent can be used to stifle all criticism, by George Breitman Red Army's winter offensive deals Hitler stunning blows, by John G. Wright Randolph speech cited as "evidence" at hearing -- postal authorities object to Negro leader's statements "Equal rights" bill introduced into the Senate, by Larissa Reed W.D.L. secretary protests to Biddle (Page 2) They want "Militant" barred from the mails (continued from page 1) Some sidelights on the hearing (Page 3) Randolph speech cited at hearing (continued from page 1) Revolt against Stalinist control of smelter union The Beveridge Plan and Britain's future, by M. Morrison Army treats bosses differently than it treats the workers, by J. Thorne WDL secretary sends protest to Biddle (continued from page 1) "Equal rights" bill entered into Senate CP covers up sponsors of the anti-labor bill William Henry Chamberlain hits Post Office procedure (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: 10 years of Hitler Ominous news from Detroit Litvinov "entertained" by Davies' movie script Anti-Semite Peyrouton made governor of Algeria, by R. Freeman The Tresca murder: Antonini "95%" certain Stalinists are guilty (continued from page 1) "Times" attempts to sell capitalism to workers Slanders lay ground for attacks on Negro press ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6. FEB. 6, 1943 (Page 1) 3 things to be noted about Post Office hearing, An Editorial Unions attacks WLB "Little Steel" formula, demand wage increases -- CIO, AFL, mine and railroad workers press for higher pay -- but War Labor Board still refuses to make any changes in its wage policy, by Antony [sic] Massini An answer to a slander (cartoon) Price rises cause drive against WLB wage ruling Unionists send aid to "Militant" "Anti-Racketeer" bill menaces union activity Anti-fascists are still persecuted in North Africa, by Michael Cort New Trotsky book meets warm response Prices, wages and pamphlets (Page 2) Stalinists get trounced at Connecticut CIO convention -- their reactionary labor policies laid basis for defeat on executive board Full speed ahead! (cartoon) Pro-consumer forces being driven from Agriculture Dept., by John Bates Women in industry, by Marie Taylor CP loses ground in Connecticut local of UE Food or pills? by Grace Carlson Anti-fascists still persecuted in Africa (continued from page 1) Latin America: Chile since the break with the Axis, by Terence Phelan (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- a new government committee? by Albert Parker Who killed Carlo Tresca? Is the GPU planning a new murder drive against us? Rickenbacker's speeches and labor's responsibilities, by M. Morrison International Notes, by Betty Kuehn Unions hit WLB wage policy (continued from page 1) "Fourth International" for February is now on sale (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: The secret of Soviet production Davies' smear film will aid the GPU Workers' Forum -- more articles on fascism required -- an OPA agent admits some facts -- how price rises are put over -- what closing N.Y. schools will mean Police hound Trotskyists in Northern Ireland Workers' Bookshelf Premium pay chiseled by Perkins' wage rule ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. FEB. 13, 1943 (Page 1) CIO, AFL, railroad unions unite against anti-labor bills, An Editorial Govt. reports prove that "Militant" tells truth -- meanwhile Postmaster General Walker's decision on Biddle's move to supress [sic] this paper is still pending, by Felix Morrow USSR widens offensive Byrnes rejects wage raise demands -- reaffirms WLB wage policy condemned by many unions -- key unions had asked for wage increases to meet constantly rising cost of living "New Republic" condemns the Biddle attacks on "Militant" Report OPA plans to use volunteer price wardens Soviet leaflets contain no revolutionary propaganda, by Michael Cort Truman report blames steel shortage on monopoly greed, by Eloise Black Giraud on democracy (Page 2) "Jacson" trial in final stage -- sentence will be imposed on Trotsky's murderer within the next few weeks, by Walter Rourke The Civil War in Yugoslavia -- the contending camps and the foreign alignments Women in industry, by Marie Taylor Rent profiteering hits new high in California war boom center, by Joan Wakefield No propaganda for revolution in Soviet leaflets (continued from page 1) Anti-labor "equal rights" bill opposed by AFL leader, by Larissa Reed Report OPA plans to utilize price wardens (continued from page 1) Mothers' class to start Feb. 17 Coffee shortage (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- why Hastie quit his War Department post -- NAACP raises some questions, by Albert Parker Leon Sedov, heroic builder of the 4th International, by R. Spirikin Hate-German propaganda and the Stalinists, by M. Morrison Dewey commission gave answer to lies about frameup trial International Notes, by Betty Kuehn (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: The latest victories of the Soviet Union Wages, prices and taxes Your dollars and what they buy (graphic) 15 labor and liberal leaders ask freedom for Poles jailed in USSR Govt. reports prove that "Militant" tells the truth (continued from page 1) Blue Network rules out criticism of government officials over the radio, by John Bates Big Business pushes for adoption of Ruml Plan --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. FEB. 20, 1943 (Page 1) Civil rights committee pledges aid to "Militant" -- CRDC will bring issue before labor and liberal movements; Postmaster General's decision on mail rights still pending They're all afraid of it (cartoon) Finland asks help from Britain-U.S. against the USSR -- Churchill reported to have met Finnish minister in Turkey Red Army victories worry reactionaries -- they fear post-war role of the Soviet Union and want something done about it now Union man hits Post Office move Kelly Postal appeal filled on February 15 Gandhi's fast, by Felix Morrow New "Darlan Deal" reported brewing with Hungary 48 hour week order will be used to resist wage demands, by Anthony Massini Soviet victories are topic of Sunday open forum in N.Y. (Page 2) "Daily Worker" approves Davies' slander movie -- film will present Stalinist version of Moscow Trials Red Army victories worry reactionaries (continued from page 1) Finland seeks Allied help against USSR (continued from page 1) Small business complains it faces extinction in war, by C. Charles Trust-buster Arnold gets kicked upstairs, by Eloise Black WLB chairman calls for anti-union laws, by Milton Alvin Giraud document filled with pro-fascist views, by Michael Cort Civil liberties in North Africa 20% of San Francisco meat sold through black market channels, by Jim Long Lawyer of ACLU forum condemns attack on Militant Boston Magazine adds its protest (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- fight now to abolish the poll tax, by Albert Parker Dispute over size of Army raises a vital question -- what kind of military training will protect interests of the labor movement, by John Saunders Atrocity reports and the hate-campaign, by M. Morrison International Notes, by Betty Kuehn Gandhi's fast and India's fight (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Overtime pay and the $25,000 limit Rumania offers to transfer 70,000 Jews McNutt's order The Civil War in Yugoslavia -- the military aspects and political roots, by John G. Wright Oil interests blocked synthetic rubber program, by Dina Sanders Censors are busy on both sides of the Atlantic CRDC adopts resolution on Carlo Tresca Question statement on Lend-Lease aid to China Workers' Bookshelf Still another scandal about war profiteering -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. FEB. 27, 1943 (Page 1) Gandhi fasts exposes real aims of British in India, by Felix Morrow Soviet gains continue (picture) New Anti-Soviet maneuvers reported -- USSR menaced by Finnish "peace" move, Polish Plan, Vatican plots Arguments on Postal appeal will be heard in spring -- trade unions send funds to CRDC to aid in defense of Minneapolis militant Union strikes to win equal pay for women workers, by Eloise Black McNutt gives Admiral Land draft weapon over seamen Parliament votes down move to act on Beveridge Plan -- Tories, labor heads unite to defeat Labor Party motion, by Michael Cort "Absentee" firings set pattern for anti-union drive Pioneer issues pamphlet on "Your Standard of Living" Next Sunday forum to hear "Labor Party Prospects -- 1943" (Page 2) A short history of "The Militant," by Helen Russell A program for child care -- trade unions should demand setting up of nurseries within the factories, by Irene James New anti-union drive is seen in "absentee" case (continued from page 1) War and prices (graphic) Parliament votes down move to act on Beveridge Plan (continued from page 1) Senate sub-committee OK's the "equal rights" amendment, by Larissa Reed 100 hear Morrow speak at first Sunday forum Anti-Soviet maneuvers reported (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- a government pamphlet of the Negroes, by Albert Parker UAW dues referendum show discontent of workers Why the reactionaries are worried about Soviet gains, by M. Morrison A common war aim of Stalin and the Allies, by A. Roland International Notes, by Betty Kuehn (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: The fight over the $25,000 salary top Dispute in war production board Prices still rising The Civil War in Yugoslavia -- the "National Liberation Front" and its policies, by John G. Wright Qualifications for posts in War Production Board Egidio Mattina Gandhi fast exposes real aims of British in India (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. MARCH 6, 1943 (Page 1) 2 Polish anti-fascists murdered by Stalinists -- Alter and Erlich executed in the USSR following a new "Moscow Trial" frameup, by Anthony Massini Present status of "the Militant" Kremlin must like Davies' version of Moscow Trials Anti-labor drive gains momentum -- labor-baiters bring up bills to hogtie unions, by Michael Cort Prices keep going higher and higher "Absenteeism" is alibi for firing shipyard unionists Davies' slanders are hit by writer Louis Fischer Verdict awaited in trial of GPU killer -- Mexican court holds final hearing on "Frank Jacson," murderer of Leon Trotsky, by Walter O'Rourke V.R. Dunne will speak "Labor and the 4 Freedoms" CIO explains the real reasons for "absenteeism" (Page 2) Alcoa victimizes Negro workers in Cleveland, by G. Schraum Await "Jacson" verdict (continued from page 1) March 8th -- International Woman's Day, by Reba Aubrey WDL wins freedom for Christ Popoff 82 strikers fired at Cleveland plant The truth about the 'race superiority" myth, by Grace Carlson Warde stresses need for building Labor Party Anti-labor drive gains momentum (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Randolph's "civil disobedience" proposal, by Albert Parker Trotsky and the Red Army, by John Bates The reasons for the Soviet victories, by M. Morrison The Civil War in Yugoslavia -- the present leadership of the "partisans," by John G. Wright 2 Polish anti-fascists murdered by Stalinists (continued from page 1) Alter, Erlich on the Moscow Trials (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: UAW and prices U.S. aid to fascism Workers' Forum -- discusses standards of shipyard workers -- on the $25,000 salary limit -- asks about present status of Militant What will the Allies do about the European Jews? Workers' Bookshelf The State Department and North African policy ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. MARCH 13, 1943 (Page 1) Why we plan to contest Walker's order, An Editorial Militant's 2nd class rights revoked -- decree threatening paper to be challenged in the courts -- meanwhile publication will continue and be sent by U.S. 3rd-and 4th-class mail Standley talks designed to force Soviet commitments, by Felix Morrow UMW attack "Little Steel" formula, seek $2 pay rise, by John Bates King George gets a bright idea -- now let's expand it C.P. denounced for plan to bring back the speedup -- report WLB will soon start drive to extend speedup, by Philip Blake Unions help in Kelly Postal case Natalia Trotsky seriously ill (Page 2) A short history of "The Militant," by Helen Russell Commitment sought from USSR (continued from page 1) Stalin's Slav International -- "all Slav rally" created by Kremlin to further its aims in Europe and America, by John G. Wright Women in industry, by Marie Taylor Militant's second class mail rights revoked (continued from page 1) C.P. denounced for plan to bring back speedup (continued from page 1) Sunday Open Forum -- E.R. Frank discusses labor in World War II (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- propaganda as a weapon against Jim Crow, by Albert Parker Kelly Postal's conviction, by James T. Farrell From Judge Hall's statement to the jury directing discharge of Postal case Stalin and post-war Europe, by M. Morrison Tobin threatens jail for union opponents International Notes, by Betty Kuehn Miners union demands $2 a day wage raises (continued from page 1) Aircraft workers are bitter over WLB order, by N. Collins (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Alter-Erlich murder and the Davies film How to fight the black market Hearst press and aircraft worker The situation in India after Gandhi's fast, by Felix Morrow Auto workers denounce Army firing of strikers Many timely articles in March "Fourth International" Workers' protests force freeing of Armstrong ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. MARCH 20, 1943 (Page 1) US Beveridge Plan can't provide real security -- it will fail because it does not tackle basic problem; new dealers only want to patch up capitalism a little, by C. Charles What the miners are fighting (cartoon) Mine workers threaten to strike -- operators' strategy is to depend on govt. coercion -- miners will not work without a contract after April 1 deadline, Lewis warns, by Michael Cort UAW reaffirms opposition to speedup "incentive" plans Creation of Labor Party discussed, by William F. Warde More unions aid K. Postal defense Hillman says that amalgamated will not ask pay raises C. Charles next speaker at forum Why Rickenbacker has time to attack labor (Page 2) Mine workers threaten to strike (continued from page 1) Creation of Labor Party discussed at meeting in Pa. (continued from page 1) "Absenteeism" and the problem of shopping, by Irene James No real security in U.S. Beveridge Plan (continued from page 1) Truth about the press reports on fighting in L.A. Behind the Roosevelt request on Puerto Rico, by Terence Phelan Natalia Trotsky is recovering C. Charles is next speaker at forum (continued from page 1) 150 hear Goldman on Alter-Erlich murders George M. Whiteside N. Y. SWP pushes sale of latest book by L. Trotsky (Page 3) The murder of Henryk Erlich and Victor Alter -- their execution by Stalin is a blow against the defense of the Soviet Union, by Albert Goldman Two Madison Sq. Garden rallies demand action to aid the Jews -- united mass action, not prayers or pleas, will force open the doors to the refugees, by Dan Shelton (Page 4) Support the miners! Wallace's remarks about Trotskyism King of England is NOT working Stalinists speak up for J. P. Morgan What others said about P.O. attack on "Militant" Some lessons of the Paris Commune, by John Bates Civil War in Yugoslavia -- role of women and youth groups, by John G. Wright ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 13. MARCH 27, 1943 (Page 1) New York meeting Friday to protest Post Office attack on "Militant" -- will rally support to help challenge P.O. order in court War Labor Board flatly rejects AFL-CIO request for higher wages -- WLB votes to maintain its 15% wage-freezing formula, by E.R. Frank Trotsky sequence proved frameup aim of movie Roosevelt enters into mine fight -- indicates he will oppose demands of the miners union Anti-labor drive spurs formation of a Labor Party, by William F. Warde Giraud disfranchises Jews as well as Arabs, by Betty Kuehn Stalinists lie about UAW stand on speedup, by Philip Blake John G. Wright to speak on civil war in Yugoslavia Congress bills seek to raise prices and to intimidate or cripple unions (Page 2) A short history of "The Militant," by Helen Russell State legislatures offered scores of anti-labor bills -- would cripple unions' activities and hamper development of a Labor Party 5 vicious bills menace unions in Minnesota, by Jack Ranger Anti-union drive spurs formation of a Labor Party (continued from page 1) Roosevelt enters into mine fight (continued from page 1) Sunday open forum hears Charles on fight against rising prices Stalinists lie about UAW stand on speedup (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- if this is progress, by Albert Parker Polish refugee offices are abolished in Soviet Union, by Judith Janow The U.S. Beveridge Plan its meaning and future, by M. Morrison 4th International statement on murder of Erlich-Alter Shachtman still evades the fundamental issues, by Felix Morrow Giraud denies vote to both the Jews and Arabs (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Churchill's speech Foremen and unions Pioneer's new book Workers' Forum -- sends funds to aid Post Office fight -- discusses the mine negotiations -- explains why unions should act now What others say about P.O. attack on "Militant" Workers' Bookshelf Demonstration by M.P.'s is warning to labor ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. APRIL 3, 1943 (Page 1) CRDC meeting demands end to ban on "Militant" U.S. Steel faked records of tests -- sold government sub-standard steel plate -- deliberately placed many lives in danger -- faulty steel was sold to the maritime commission, Navy and for Lend-Lease use, by Anthony Massini Louis Nelson and James T. Farrell pledge support Lock the door with a rising scale of wages! (cartoon) Resolution of CRDC Food situation gets more chaotic West Coast seamen fight against new draft threat, by John Corbett Why the price of bread keeps on rising Roosevelt again intervenes in the mine negotiations E.R. Frank to discuss Lewis and Roosevelt Profits of shipowners reach fantastic heights Another union aids in Postal case (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by E.R. Frank U.S. Steel fakes records (continued from page 1) A short history of "The Militant," by Helen Russell 4,000 N.Y. workers meet in Erlich-Alter protest J.G. Wright analyzes Yugoslav civil war West Coast seamen fight against new draft threat (continued from page 1) Tobin sabotages fight against scab print shop A letter to the editor -- state of democracy in Washington, D.C. (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Layle Lane's speech at CRDC meeting, by Albert Parker Importance of the struggle on behalf of "the Militant," Albert Goldman The Tory-Labor coalition and the British masses, by William F. Warde International Notes, by Betty Kuehn CRDC meeting demands end to ban on "Militant" John L. Lewis defends the miners' demands at Truman hearing ALP leaders prepare for coming political fights (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Steel test faking Lewis and the War Labor Board A statement on the slaughter of the Jews, by the executive committee of the Fourth International Government helps Alcoa to rake in huge profits, by Ralph Johnson Civil war in Hitler's rear spreads to Poland, by John G. Wright Starkey Jackson N. Y. Board of Education rejects Mark Starr ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 15. APRIL 10, 1943 (Page 1) Miners carry fight to public -- Kennedy resigns from War Labor Board Murray-Green beg White House aid Another under sea menace! (cartoon) Shipowner profits taken from public funds -- "revolting scandal" in Emory land nomination, by John Corbett War profiteering revealed in Senate -- faked steel tests point to higher-ups -- capitalist papers whitewash company, by C. Charles An end to profiteering, an Editorial Unions in N.J. contemplate steps for Labor Party, by William F. Warde Stalinists lay trap for MInnesota labor, by Barbara Bruce Carlson defends miners demands Illinois-Carnegie old hand at defrauding government Jim Crow in 2nd World War; subject Sunday forum Signs of revolt grow in Europe CIO rubber union backs Kelly Postal (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by E.R. Frank War profiteering revealed (continued from page 1) Army practices how to break strikes (picture) SWP opens new Seattle branch Browder cooks up new "conspiracy," by M. Stein E.R. Frank analyzes Lewis-Roosevelt clash Stalinists lay trap for Minn labor (continued from page 1) Activities of N.Y. mothers' group Favor Labor Party Miners take fight to public; Kennedy resigns WLB post (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- passivity over Jim Crow a real danger, by John Saunders Diplomatic moves indicate growing danger to USSR, by Felix Morrow Will Alter-Erlich speakers also protest Davies film? by M. Morrison Shipyard workers well acquainted with this mystery Yugoslav partisans a real force, by John G. Wright International Notes, by Betty Kuehn (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Protest the Davies whitewash film! Profits and beef A growing danger Grade labelling Workers' Forum -- wants new mayor with union button -- a real poser for Norman Thomas -- instrument workers reject assessment Germany foreshadows middle class's fate, by Eloise Black Murray Greenfield 1915-1942, by L. Cooper --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. APRIL 17, 1943 (Page 1) End Post Office persecution of "The Militant"! An Editorial Keep your eye on the United Mine Workers (cartoon) Miners still seek raise in wages New order freezes wages -- sets up strictest wage control in U.S. history -- cowardice of labor leaders is responsible for new blow -- Roosevelt reaffirms Little Steel formula, gives McNutt full job-freezing authority, by Anthony Massini House passes vicious anti-labor measure -- Hobbs bill to jail and fine unionists wins big majority; new before Senate Kelly Postal's appeal to be argued May 17 Govt. living cost index branded as inaccurate Try to whitewash U.S. Steel faking of armor plate tests -- war production boards and boss press combine to place blame on minor officials New York meeting to protest Jim Crow in the armed forces Roosevelt's freezing order to be discussed at New York open forum (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by E.R. Frank Roosevelt freezes wages (continued from page 1) Higgins yard shut down to protect competitors -- Admiral Land intervened because it was producing so rapidly that it embarrassed old line companies, AFL report charges Miners still seek raise in wages (continued from page 1) Burch discusses fight to abolish Jim Crow Black market in meat continues to thrive, by Edith Kane Clarification on "4th Intl." article and Walter held Bulletin on new Trotsky book issued by local New York (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Justice Department leads with its chin -- Albert Parker A shift in C.P. Jewish work, by A. Roland They do not care about the European masses' desires, by M. Morrison Why doesn't State Department permit full use of immigration quota? by Judith Janow New F.I. features articles on Lewis and Roosevelt International Notes, by Betty Kuehn (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Salary limit A British election The Hobbs bill Workers' Forum -- fight for jobs for Negro workers -- "screen guide" on the Davies' film -- Cost-Plus contracts breed inefficiency -- rationing and price control What kind of education is needed in Europe now? by Ralph Johnson Workers' Bookshelf Party committee in N.Y. issues bulletin on women, by Arlene Williams --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. APRIL 24, 1943 (Page 1) May Day manifesto of the Socialist Workers Party GPU killer of Trotsky sentenced to 20 years Jobs frozen to keep wages down -- 27,000 denied right to accept better paid jobs -- heavy penalties set for violations by "essential" workers, by Philip Blake Dunne is SWP candidate for Minneapolis mayor Albert Goldman to speak on movie on Davies' book -- will explain aim of "Mission to Moscow" at N.Y. Sun forum Another war plant accused of defrauding government -- sold defective material for use of war airplanes, by Dina Sanders Another war plant accused of defrauding government -- steel production falls in wake of U.S. Steel scandal, by Anthony Massini Corporations and welders, An Editorial Cannon pamphlet goes into second edition in England (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by E.R. Frank Bermuda parley offers little hope to refugees, by Edith Kane Cleveland workers fight boss attacks, by David Lands A short history of "The Militant" Steel production declines after U.S. Steel scandal (continued from page 1) V.R. Dunne is SWP candidate for mayor of Minneapolis (continued from page 1) Job are frozen to keep wages down (continued from page 1) CIO woodworkers aid in appealing Kelly Postal case Wm F. Warde speaks on new freezing orders What happened to the April 13 issue of "The Militant" (Page 3) Socialist Workers Party's May Day manifesto (continued from page 1) The militant origin and traditions of May Day, by Marvell Scholl May Day and the Bolsheviks, by John G. Wright (Page 4) Trial of Trotsky's murderer -- history and background of the GPU killer "Jacson" case, by Betty Kuehn "N.Y. Times" tries to distort the Miliukov record, by Felix Morrow Mexican CP breaks up Alter-Erlich meeting (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- March-on-Washington movement issues pamphlet exposing Army Jim-Crow policies -- Albert Parker British soldiers discuss socialism vs. capitalism, by a British Infantryman Unionization of foremen and workers' control, by M. Morrison Indian workers in Britain blame famine on imperialists New conference recalls use of food as weapon in 1918, by Eloise Black "Typical Jew" in the Soviet issue of "Life Magazine" International Notes, by Betty Kuehn 10,000 workers protest Jim Crow in Detroit (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Hollywood and the Moscow Trials Here are some real peonage cases Workers' Forum -- A.P. Randolph on military Jim Crow -- suggest a new column Issue of truth arouses disputes in Washington, by Ralph Johnson Workers' Bookshelf UAW newspaper corrects the "Daily Worker" Madame Chiang discusses the poll tax and India ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. MAY 1, 1943 (Page 1) Soviet-Polish relations broken -- rupture dramatically bares antagonisms between workers' state and democracies, by Anthony Massini Which side of the fence are they on? (cartoon) Mine struggle heads for showdown -- tens of thousands walk out of mines as union demands negotiations be resumed -- UMW policy committee denounces War Labor Boards, Lewis says members won't "trespass" without a contract after April 30, by Philip Blake Post Office bans Apr. 24 "Militant" from the mails Grade labeling plan abandoned by OPA -- action will make it much easier for profiteers to violate price ceilingss [sic] N.Y. SWP holds 2 May Day affairs UAW executive board meets to protest freezing order "Mission to Moscow" continues a frameup (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by E. R. Frank Govt. agencies reveal some facts, by Albert Parker Charles pamphlet warmly received; ready 2nd edition Harlem rally against Army Jim Crow Stalinism and the plans to save capitalism in Europe, by A. Roland Giraud issues another anti-Semitic decree 2 more auto locals give aid for Postal Push sales of new Trotsky book Seven reinstated at Thompson products N.Y. SWP protests frameup film Goldman speaks at N.Y. forum (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- NAACP conference to be held in June -- nothing doing on the FEPC front -- the status of the anti-poll tax bill, by Albert Parker "Mission to Moscow" continues a frameup (continued from page 1) International Notes, by Betty Kuehn (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: How to fight the wage-freezing order Punishment to fit the crime In remembrance to Carlo Tresca, by James T. Farrell Bermuda parley leaves refugee problem unsolved Report anti-labor despotism in Bolivia A "legal" angle of the British terror in India FBI harasses militant Negro group in Ohio ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. MAY 8, 1943 (Page 1) Miners break Roosevelt's domination over their union, An Editorial Davies' film whitewashes Stalin's crimes, by John G. Wright The members stand solidly behind their organization, by Art Preis Mine workers win first round -- Roosevelt failed to estimate the miners correctly, by Philip Blake Mussolini also liked the frameups The lie about Tukhachevsky! Brown says wage rises won't aid the miners, by C. Charles UAW conference vote support of mine strike, by John Saunders "Mission" omits an interesting scene CP tried hardest to break strike, by Michael Cort N.Y. forum to hear Warde on coal crisis (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Michael Cort SWP branches hold May Day celebration UAW conference supports miners (continued from page 1) United Mine Workers win the first round (continued from page 1) The CP did its best to break the strike (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the Southern white liberals, by Albert Parker The miners stand solidly behind their organization (continued from page 1) The basic meaning of the Soviet-Polish break, by M. Morrison Davies' film whitewashes the crimes of Stalinism New York demonstration protests movie's lies (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: The "N.Y. Times" on "The Militant" Wage problem comes first Why Cordell Hull liked Stalin's May Day order, by M. Stein Bankers try to distort truth about war profits Churchill and the Polish government-in-exile Brown says wage raises won't help the miners (continued from page 1) FIghting anti-labor propaganda in the Army Civil rights committee launches Postal week -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. MAY 15, 1943 (Page 1) Protest against the Davies' film -- Dewey-La Follette letter reiterates commission's verdict -- Natalia Trotsky appeals to honest public opinion International socialism (cartoon) Govt. tries to head off militant action by meager "roll call" move, by C. Charles Mine leaders predict walkout unless contract is negotiated -- union members are prepared to fight as truce nears end -- War Labor Board crisis sharpens and AFL, CIO call emergency conferences, by Philip Blake Five more unions aid Kelly Postal -- charges condemned as a frameup and stab at labor's rights Dunne election campaign comes to spirited close Senate adopts anti-labor bill -- Connally bill passes Senate by overwhelming vote Mine profits rose in 1943 Earl Browder: strikebreaker, by Michael Cort ALP council asks unions to organize on political field (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Michael Cort OPA whitewashes violations of price ceiling in mining areas ALP urges unions to organize politically (continued from page 1) Govt. tries to head off militant action by meager "roll back" move (continued from page 1) Dunne election campaign comes to spirited close (continued from page 1) The problem of post-war Italy, by A. Roland New York Sunday forum ends successful series Stassen leaves office same way he entered it Student problems left unsolved by conference (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- problems facing the NAACP conference, by Albert Parker Lessons of the coal crisis, by William F. Warde Government, bosses, press and radio vs. the miners, by M. Stein Walkout predicted if no contract is signed (continued from page 1) Earl Browder: strikebreaker (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Morality and the Davies' film Anti-poll tax bill heads for a vote Bookburning Fruits of the Bermuda conference on refugees More denunciations of "Mission to Moscow" lies May "Fourth International" offers many lively articles Were British involved in the Moscow Trials plots? Reactionaries were also pleased by the frameups ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 21. MAY 22, 1943 (Page 1) Farrell Dobbs starts on national tour -- speaks on Labor Party prospects in his coast to coast tour; opens in Los Angeles The CIO and the miners -- the CIO executive board resolution does not express the sentiments of the CIO membership! An Editorial Miners stand firm in repudiating WLB -- truce extended on request of government manager Ickes -- miners stay united on right to strike; Murray, Green still aiding Roosevelt in attempts to smash miners' struggle Lenin's general staff of 1917 -- Stalin destroyed it by his Moscow trial frameups (see "Stalin's Crimes" Page 4) Demonstrations in N.Y., Hollywood at "Mission to Moscow" film Miners pleased with "The Militant" story of their struggle (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Michael Cort Akron CIO sets "Labor Holiday" for June 2 at anti-WLB protest -- militant action is opposed by Pres. Dalrymple British soldiers awakening to politics, parliament bars them from participating Demonstrations in N.Y., Hollywood, at "Mission to Moscow" film -- SWP leaflets at "Mission to Moscow" opening in Hollyw'd (continued from page 1) V.R. Dunne got 793 votes in primaries A Russian Menshevik turns to Stalin, by A. Roland (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- problems facing the Negro conferences, by Albert Parker Mr. Winchell is a liar Totalitarian diplomacy -- a recipe for deception, by M. Stein "Jacson" verdict says he same to Mexico to murder Trotsky, by Walter O'Rourke In memory of Robert Sheldon Harte Kelly Postal Week closes with $250 take at New York social (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Fortress Europe The "roll-back" fraud Stalin's crimes Workers' Forum -- possible use of force against USSR -- protests against P.O. attack on this paper -- Labor Party polls vote in Bayonne -- "Parker knows what he's talking about" Vice-President Wallace blurts out two truths, by Ralph Johnson Miners standing firm on War Labor Board issue (continued from page 1) The N.Y. Times' silence on "Mission to Moscow" lies, by John G. Wright ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. MAY 29, 1943 (Page 1) SWP statement on dissolution of Comintern -- the Third International is dead -- long live the Fourth International! How strike of Detroit UAW workers began Life today in the mining towns, by George Breitman Workers in mass action against WLB run-around -- auto and rubber workers join miners in militant fight for wage increases -- workers forced to strike in defense of their living standards slashed by soaring prices, taxes, and anti-union profiteers, by John Saunders Workers in mass action against WLB run-around -- auto and rubber workers join miners in militant fight for wage increases -- workers forced to strike in defense of their living standards slashed by soaring prices, taxes, and anti-union profiteers -- by Joe Andrews WLB rejects main demands of miners -- negotiations with operators resumed by miners' union Pioneer publishes new Cannon book New Jersey unions take big steps toward Labor Party (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Michael Cort SWP on dissolution of Comintern (continued from page 1) Life today in the mining towns (continued from page 1) The miners' wives speak out, by James Cook (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the NAACP conference and politics, by Albert Parker More protest on Davies' film British masses not bound by Churchill promises, by M. Morrison Davies' whitewash gets State Dept. blessing South African Negro miners and natives live like slaves, by Henry Parker New pamphlet on fight for Negro equality published by Pioneer Rubber workers walk out (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Miners and the AFL The poll tax must go Comintern (cartoon) More corporations caught selling defective goods UAW men forced to strike by corporations (continued from page 1) Biddle charged with shielding poll-taxer, by Dina Sanders Norman Thomas and his political "morality" UAW official cites list of grievances ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. JUNE 5, 1943 (Page 1) CIO and AFL ranks support the miners Ickes' damning admission Miners strike as bosses spurn pact -- coal barons leaned on government support -- union accepts Ickes' compromise proposal; operators reject it Natalia Trotsky's statement on dissolution of Comintern Bulletin J.P. Cannon speaks on "end of the Comintern" Farrell Dobbs brings Labor Party issue to forefront, by C. Thomas Akron strikers resume work in fighting mood, by Joseph Andrews The right way to answer this danger District 4 miners firm on eve of second strike, by George Breitman (Page 2) Significance of the Akron-Detroit strikes, by M. Stein and J. Andrews Miners strike as coal barons spurn all terms (continued from page 1) District 4 miners firm on eve of second strike (continue from page 1) Two soldiers discuss the mine workers' struggle, by George Breitman Akron strikers resume work in fighting mood (continued from page 1) 21 miners killed, scores wounded in month of May "We are depending upon our brothers in the unions" Bulletin out on ALP and its prospects Postal case argued in Minneapolis (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Roosevelt sets up a new FEPC, by Albert Parker Stalin offers aid in strangling revolution, by William F. Warde Stalinist hooliganism (picture) Consequences of the Comintern dissolution, by M. Morrison International Notes, by Betty Kuehn Davies' film protest in Milwaukee, Seattle Organize to aid Lynn fight Tax bill soaks poor; boon to profiteers (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Historic meeting Walker denounced on Senate floor Taxes and politics Workers' Forum -- mutiny reported on German U-boat -- women get WLB run-around Browder woos the "Times" and gets the bum's rush Charles pamphlet highly praised Indict steel corporation for faking test records Dobbs' tour stresses need for Labor Party (continued from page 1) Warning to all purchasers of bundle orders Rich rake in profits "taken out of war," by Dina Sanders ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. JUNE 12, 1943 (Page 1) N.A.A.C.P. convention flays govt. Jim Crow -- delegates hail firm stand of UAW against bosses' attempt to divide workers Labor unity can stop no-strike bill, an Editorial Coal barons block contract as Congress rushes no-strike bill -- operators turn to WLB; Lewis denounces owners' stand "as insult to coal miners" -- U.S. Steel Corporation takes lead in breaking union agreement with Illinois operators granting $1.50 portal-to-portal pay Delegates reject move against miners Miners in the second walk-out, by James Cook Budd strike sign of wide unrest in labor's ranks, Special to the Militant More unions aid Postal defense fund Taking "the profits out of war" Miners take The Militant into pits Dobbs speaks to workers in Seattle GPU assassin rewarded, by Walter O'Rourke Generals rule Argentina, by Terence Phelan (Page 2) The end of the Comintern and the prospects of labor internationalism -- text of speech by James P. Cannon delivered in New York, May 30, 1943 (Page 3) The Third International is dead -- long live the Fourth International! (continued on [sic] page 2) Arguments for the Comintern dissolution, by M. Morrison (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Czar Byrnes Connally bill Two revolutions For a free press Coal operators block agreement with UMW (continued from page 1) Important UAW locals back Labor Party, by John Saunders The Negro Struggle -- militant unionism -- the enemy of Jim Crow, by David Ransom Corporation admits guilt Timely articles in June F. I. AFL-CIO leaders seek to salvage bankrupt OPA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. JUNE 19, 1943 (Page 1) Michigan unionist advocate independent Labor Party -- LNPL delegates cite need for speedy action, by John Saunders Roosevelt gets anti-strike bill as mine truce deadline nears -- Pa. mine operators tear up contract reached with UMW Anaconda fraud trial ends with slap on wrist Bloody money? Independent labor action can smash anti-union drive, An Editorial Coast-to-coast wave of violence strikes at Negroes and Mexicans, by Philip Blake C. P. earns title of strikebreaker No.1, by Anthony Massini (Page 2) Why no-strike pledge is meeting opposition Unionists advocate independent Labor Party (continued from page 1) Anti-strike bill in Roosevelt's hands (continued from page 1) Text of Labor Party resolution adopted by Michigan LNPL Flint Chevrolet local holds Labor Party discussion Dobbs speaks in Twin Cities -- urges Labor Party action in meetings SWP protests against Davies' film in San Pedro Central branch conducts "Militant" sub campaign (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- FEPC approves segregation in industry -- equal pay for Negro workers, by David Ransom Communist Party earns title of strikebreaker Number 1 (continued from page 1) Who gains from the dissolution of the CI? by M. Morrison Coast-to-coast wave of violence strikes at Negroes and Mexicans (continued from page 1) Standard Oil got juicy contracts from government ACLU report emphasizes SWP, "Militant" cases (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Our Belgian martyrs Two years of the Soviet-Nazi war New tax bill signed Advice to the Italian masses Milk and gas Fear of German revolt worries the Allies too, by A. Roland Jewish suicide calls Allies Nazi accomplices Workers' Bookshelf Another challenge to Jim Crow in Armed Forces Edsel Ford helps Ford empire from the grave --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. JUNE 26, 1943 (Page 1) Kelly Postal begins serving five year term -- enters prison after frameup conviction is upheld by Minnesota Supreme Court Kelly Postal's wire to CRDC Heavy toll of lives in tragic Detroit clashes -- nationwide violence reaches scope of outbreaks in 1919, by Phillip Blake Heavy toll of lives in tragic Detroit clashes -- many whites against attacks on Negroes, by M. Williams Union forced to call off strike -- war tension and Jim Crow produce anti-Negro terror -- Roosevelt prevents granting of concessions to coal miners -- UMW policy committee denounces War Labor Board decision, says it will never sign proposed "yellow dog contract," by E.R. Frank Rank and file miners explain why they are fighting wage-freeze policy, by Art Preis Unions must come to defense of Negro people, An Editorial Their business is strikebreaking, say Stalinists (Page 2) The Negro Struggle -- March-on-Washington movement meets, by David Ransom Anaconda gets away with murder Standard Oil almost does same -- fine is even less than profits made from war fraud -- oil reserve grab called off after protests begin Effect of C.I. dissolution on Stalinist militants, by M. Morrison War tension, Jim Crow result in "race riots" (continued from page 1) N.Y. central branch ends successful sub campaign Kelly Postal begins serving five year term (continued from page 1) Capitalists are opposed to curbs on price profiteering, by William F. Warde (Page 3) Trade Union Notes, by E.R. Frank Union forced to end strike (continued from page 1) Dobbs speaks in Chicago Stalinists intensify fink activity in mine situation, by Anthony Massini Why coal miners oppose the wage-freeze policy (continued from page 1) Chicago S.W.P. protests against Davies' movie (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: A plan for the coal industry Growing sentiment for a Labor Party How we fight "Mission to Moscow" British Labor Party to remain in coalition Tobin threatens and slanders Negro group Fear of revolt keynote in Pope Pius' speech Profits are 18% higher this year than in 1942 Odell Waller, Roosevelt and the poll tax fight ------------------------------ ------------------------------ 27. JULY 3, 1943 (Page 1) Labor must crush the anti-Negro terror -- statement of national committee, Socialist Workers Party Anti-union drive climaxed by outlawing of strikes -- Roosevelt advocates work-or-fight draft -- Murray-Green continue policy of subservience to White House but rank and file of unions are losing faith in Roosevelt, by E.R. Frank Launch drive to free Kelly Postal The Roosevelt-Congress conspiracy against labor, An Editorial CIO in Michigan condemns lynch mob attacks -- delegates assert Smith-Connally Act smacks of fascism, by John Saunders Bulletin Miners angered by passage of Smith-Connally Bill, by Art Preis (Page 2) Labor must end Jim Crow terror (continued from page 1) Passage of bill angers miners (continued from page 1) What the miners say about "The Militant," by Art Preis Dobbs tour covers key Midwest cities (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the kinds of "justice" Negroes get, by David Ransom The Detroit Massacre -- police, politicians and press all share in guilt, by Philip Blake Basic issues involved in the Kelly Postal case, by M. Morrison We saw murder on the streets of Detroit, by Two White Eyewitnesses We saw murder on the streets of Detroit, by a Negro Observer (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Railroad workers and the mine case The slave-labor and anti-poll tax bill Only one line is being held No-strike bill climax in anti-labor drive (continued from page 1) War writers board hits "Mission to Moscow" Enactment of bill elates Wall Street Michigan CIO strongly condemns Lynch attack (continued from page 1) Bank and corporation profits reach new high Otto Ruehle is dead in Mexico City Negro woman worker comments on pamphlet Archbishop gives a fair appraisal of Stalinist party Boston SWP explains how to combat lies in Davies' film ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. JULY 10, 1943 (Page 1) Militant files application for 2nd class rights Food profiteers on sitdown strike to raise prices, by John Adamson Use both hands! (cartoon) Michigan CIO urges launching an independent Labor Party -- convention demands junking of CIO no-strike pledge -- Stalinists and CIO top leaders join in vain effort to halt rank and file action, by John Saunders March-on-Washington group scores anti-Negro terror -- convention votes permanent organization but the program adopted is inadequate, by Art Preis Kelly Postal pardon goal of CRDC drive -- committee begins its third year of work with campaign to free mpls. union leader Only labor can destroy power of monopolies, an Editorial Dobbs to end tour on August 1 after covering Eastern cities (Page 2) The coal miners and the government, by Art Preis Trade Union Notes, by E.R. Frank Michigan CIO urges launching of an independent Labor Party (continued from page 1) L.A. holds successful rally on "Mission to Moscow" film Buffalo SWP tells truth about picture Dobbs talks on Labor Party in Cleveland Demonstrate against movie in Boston (Page 3) March-on-Washington group scores anti-Negro terror (continued from page 1) The Schneiderman decision and the Minneapolis case, by Albert Goldman Stalinists infuriated by Labor Party developments, by Anthony Massini Kelly Postal pardon is goal of CRDC campaign (continued from page 1) Anti-Negro terror is analyzed at Newark meeting Profiteers strike to raise food prices (continued from page 1) (Page 4) A lesson from American history A book on the organization question Nationalize the coal mines Get off the War Labor Board Street scene in Detroit (picture) Stalinists blame miners for war casualties Workers' Forum -- crucible worker slanders "Militant" -- explains how to describe Giraud Nazis supress [sic] news of U.S. coal strike Minneapolis columnist denounces Davies' film ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. JULY 17, 1943 (Page 1) CIO board tries to stop Labor Party movement, by John Adamson Militants must continue fight for Labor Party, an Editorial Curtiss-Wright caught redhanded -- endangered soldiers' lives by selling government defective plane engines -- Truman report charges that Army officials aided corporation in covering up crimes committed to swell huge war profits, by Anthony Massini Coal miners threatened with anti-strike law, by E.R. Frank C.P. forces push fink policy at NMU convention, by Eloise Black Crime and "punishment" CRDC calls for action in Kelly Postal pardon drive Stalinists come out in support of Boss Hague -- the capitalist and liberal newspapers break out in a r--h [word indistinct, could be "rush" or "rash"] of moral indignation, by George Breitman New book by James P. Cannon is ready for distribution (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by E.R. Frank St. Paul demonstration (picture) C.P. support of Hague evokes moral furore [sic] (continued from page 1) Trotskyists protest Davies' frameup film Capitalism-economy of planlessness and chaos, by A. Roland Dobbs talks to aircraft, steel, rubber workers July F.I. features statement on dissolution of Comintern (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- March-on-Washington movement convention, by David Ransom Kelly Postal -- a militant fighter for labor's rights, by V.R. Dunne The Smith-Connally Act, labor and the middle class, by M. Morrison Curtiss-Wright found guilty of endangering lives of soldiers (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Class justice Two methods Congress forgets the soldiers Coal miners threatened with anti-strike law (continued from page 1) Why U.S. government backs General Giraud Stalinists push fink line at NMU gathering (continued from page 1) Prepare dissolution of Young Communist League ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. JULY 24, 1943 (Page 1) U.S.-British message is not addressed to Italian masses -- Allied military governor keeps fascists in office in Sicily; AMGOT policy continuation of Darlan deal in North Africa, by Felix Morrow Monuments to Big Business (cartoon) CIO leaders take lead in move to block Labor Party -- Hillman urges rebuilding of labor's non-partisan league, by Anthony Massini UAW local aids Kelly Postal Shop steward system rebuilt in Britain -- national conference sponsored by Clyde Workers Committee votes militant program Murray approves return of speedup, by Philip Blake AFL International Longshoremen elect Ryan president for life CRDC launches nation-wide campaign to secure unconditional pardon for Kelly Postal (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by E.R. Frank Message not meant for Italian masses (continued from page 1) Two reactionary factions battle for control of ALP, by William F. Warde SWP in Seattle holds meeting on whitewash movie CIO leaders take lead in move to block Labor Party (continued from page 1) Shop steward system rebuilt in Britain (continued from page 1) Murray backs speedup in steelworkers union (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- what was to blame for Detroit? by David Ransom How to build a Marxist party is theme of Cannon's book, by George Breitman Washington's attitude to Giraud-De Gaulle dispute, by M. Morrison Stalin fosters military caste to prop up his rule in USSR, by John G. Wright (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Roosevelt and the Wallace-Jones feud Scrap the "Little Steel Formula" Two vetoes Offspring of capitalism (cartoon) German emigres issue statement on Comintern Workers' Forum -- why labor must support the miners -- warns bosses will try to incite "riots" -- seeks enlightenment on socialism -- what other workers say about miners Trotskyists still active in Indian struggle Giraud praises some Nazi "accomplishments" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. JULY 31, 1943 (Page 1) The only road for the Italian working class, an Editorial Martial law declared in Italy as masses revolt against war -- ruling class tried to preserve its power by creating a new reactionary government -- masses attack hated fascists, raise first political demands; Allied leaders may be planning to make a deal with Badoglio, by Anthony Massini AFL-CIO bureaucrats continue farce of price rollback plan -- WLB says labor has no right to demand wage increases to meet rising prices, by John Adamson L A Carmen strike against war labor board decision, by Janet Bowers 30 UMW members indicted under Smith-Connally law What Allied leaders fear Ask Governor Thye to pardon Kelly Postal Trotskyists in Britain protest frameup movie Shipyard workers denounce policy of freezing wages The rise and fall of Italian fascism, by John G. Wright (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by E.R. Frank Wartime blessings of capitalism, by George Breitman Paragraphs from pioneer publications Shipyard workers denounce policy of freezing wages (continued from page 1) Carmen strike against Labor Board decision (continued from page 1) Dobbs speaks in Boston Workers are in foxholes, too 30 UMW members indicted under anti-strike law (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the poll tax in Tennessee -- Roosevelt writes a letter on Detroit, by David Ransom Italy under martial law as masses revolt against war (continued from page 1) Churchill, Roosevelt and the Italian people, by M. Morrison "Free Germany" group sponsored by Stalin, by John G. Wright Launch drive to sell Cannon book in N.Y. The rise and fall of Italian fascism (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Wallace speaks on post-war world Pro-labor sentiment among Negro people Ickes' admission AFL-CIO bureaucrats continue price farce (continue from page 1) Soviet morale differs from Italian morale Bombing of Rome lays bare some hypocrisy Cannon book a "must" for every militant, by Art Preis Giraud and De Gaulle slander Axis victims ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. AUG. 7, 1943 (Page 1) Dangers facing the Italian revolution, an Editorial Bad news for Wall Street Ten days of the Badoglio government, by Philip Blake Anti-war revolt spreads in Italy -- Roosevelt expresses Allied aims, by Anthony Massini The Italian-American agents of Wall Street, by John Adamson Italian upsurge inspires workers thruout [sic] Europe, by William F. Warde Outbreak in Harlem was caused by Jim Crowism WDL, Negro leader join in Postal pardon plea When Sicilian people became "really happy" (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by E.R. Frank Revolt in Italy inspires European working class (continued from page 1) Why Stalin launched the "free Germany" movement, by A. Roland Dobbs' tour terminated with New York meeting Jim Crowism cause of Harlem disturbances (continued from page 1) (Page 3) Problems of the Italian revolution All served the same cause (picture) Roosevelt expresses aims of the Allies (continued from page 1) First 10 days of the Badoglio government (continued from page 1) Dangers facing the Italian revolution (continued from page 1) Badoglio's record (Page 4) The beginning of the Italian revolution (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- Negroes again blamed for Detroit terror -- when flying squads were not used -- blame Negroes, by David Ransom Stalinists prefer Badoglio to a socialist revolution, by John G. Wright The Italian-American agents of Wall St. (continued from page 1) Road to peace for Italy is through a workers' govt., by M. Morrison Pioneer Paragraphs: The program of transitional demands in fascists countries, by Leon Trotsky Why I resigned from the Communist Party, by Dave Jeffries (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Harlem -- a protest against Jim Crow The real defense of the Soviet Union The liberals and Italian fascism Role of the British shop stewards system, by William F. Warde Davies convicts himself as frameup artist Roosevelt proposes some "truly stiff taxes" N.J. labor fakers flout rank and file decision ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. AUG. 14, 1943 (Page 1) 3 years after Stalin's murder of Leon Trotsky, an Editorial All of Eastern Front shaken by Red Army drives, by John G. Wright Anti-war demonstration in Milan (picture) Italian masses continue anti-war demonstration -- Badoglio government issues new repressive regulations -- tries to rule as Mussolini did, but does not have power or strength of fascism, by E.R. Frank Michigan CIO condemns Kelly Postal conviction -- calls on affiliated locals to give defense committee full moral and financial support in efforts to free union leader AFL heads still back Little Steel formula AMGOT keeps fascists officials in Sicily posts, by Anthony Massini Role of some Italian refugees in the U.S., by John Adamson Dunne to speak at N.Y. Trotsky memorial meeting (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Michael Cort Meaning of the Italian events, by Felix Morrow Fascists are retained by AMGOT in Sicily (continued from page 1) What they used to say about Mussolini, by Dave Jeffries N.Y. SWP holds meeting on Italy (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- who was to blame for Harlem outbreak? by Albert Parker Italian workers continue anti-war demonstrations (continued from page 1) Italian Stalinists play a completely reactionary role, by Philip Blake Problem of the building the Marxist party in Italy, by M. Morrison Pioneer Paragraphs: Resistance of the masses spells doom of fascists, by James P. Cannon Red Army drives shake all of Eastern Front (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: 3 years after the murder of Trotsky (continued from page 1) An answer to the Smith-Connally Act Role of some Italian refugees in the U.S. (continued from page 1) WPB tries to put over aircraft speedup plan Trotsky memorial issue of F.I. is now on sale Coeducation in USSR abolished by Stalin Cost of Guerin's book on fascism The war has doubled big business profits ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. AUG. 21, 1943 (Page 1) AFL council rejects application of miners -- American Federation of Labor Executive Council runs true to form at seven-day session in swank hotel in Chicago, by E.R. Frank Primary fight was no benefit to the ALP -- the struggle was not based on issues important to the welfare of workers Why Churchill praised Mussolini Quebec conferees perturbed by victories of Red Army -- conference takes up problems affecting fate of all Europe, by William F. Warde India one year after the repressions began Liberals whine but stay "loyal" on Italian issue, by John Adamson Minnesota petition asks pardon for Kelly Postal -- WDL initiates program to mobilize labor forces in drive to free union leader The list of wartime frauds and scandals grows longer and longer (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by E.R. Frank C.P. helped Badoglio to weather initial crisis, by Felix Morrow Italian workers played leading part in downfall of Mussolini, by George Breitman (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- still more anti-Negro slanders, by Albert Parker Liberals whine but remain "loyal opposition" on Italy (continued from page 1) Significance of the Red Army's morale, by M. Morrison Soviet gains perturb conferees in Quebec (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: The Soviet Union in war, by Leon Trotsky (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: The answer to rising prices Effect of the war on world politics The kind of party that can abolish capitalism -- an estimation of the new book by James P. Cannon, by William F. Warde Duty of unions toward the low income groups AFL council rejects application of miners (continued from page 1) Italian labor council split over pope issue Refugees again attacked by Mexican Stalinists ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. AUG. 28, 1943 (Page 1) AMGOT paves the way for a reactionary government in Italy, by Anthony Massini Sanctions order makes police agents of WLB labor members, an Editorial Labor members on WLB vote against CIO auto workers New decree imposes harsh sanctions against strikers -- vicious provision of Smith-Connally law supplemented by latest executive order, by Farrell Dobbs "Let's hang the mayor" Frauds are worse than in last war, Biddle admits More unions support fight to free Postal Resistance to fascism growing inside Germany, by Rose Carson "Courier" review praises pamphlet by Albert Parker Civil rights defense committee aids in reducing bail for Carl Skoglund (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by E.R. Frank The struggle to control the ALP, by Philip Blake Branches commemorate death of Leon Trotsky New York telegram to Natalia Trotsky New York SWP pushes Cannon book campaign (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Jim Crow still going full blast, by Albert Parker American liberals chatter about Italian revolution, by John Adamson AMGOT paves the way for a reactionary government in Italy (continued from page 1) The kind of government Stalin wants in Germany, by M. Morrison Pioneers Paragraphs: Decline of capitalism poses two alternatives, by Albert Goldman Roosevelt orders drastic sanctions against unions (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Litvinov recalled Big business losing supporters Rickenbacker praises Stalin Cannon book teaches fundamental lessons, by Harry Frankel Roosevelt and Churchill conceal diplomatic moves Resistance to fascism growing inside Germany (continued from page 1) What victory will bring to colonies in Africa Employers try to end all limits on profits ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. SEPT. 4, 1943 (Page 1) Mass resistance rises against Hitler's rule -- general strikes sweep Denmark as Nazis proclaim martial law; anti-war demonstrations in Bulgaria; ferment growing in Germany, by Miriam Carter WLB goes all-out in drive against labor -- reject Illinois mine pact; attacks Brewster strikers -- workers vote to strike in every one of 13 NLRB polls under Smith-Connally Act, by Farrell Dobbs Workers in Italy remain opposed to Badoglio regime, by Anthony Massini Anti-Nazi strikes in Denmark (picture) Postal will apply for pardon on Sept. 11 Big Business magazines boost "incentive' plans, by William F. Warde Kelland drafts plan for third world war, by Edith Kane Happy day for Big Business "Square shooting" and the speedup Brewster workers petition NLRB to take strike vote (Page 2) Tasks of the coming auto union convention, by E.R. Frank Trade Union Notes Big Business magazines boost "incentive" plans (continued from page 1) ALP leaders sell out again: support Haskell, by Grace Carlson Trotsky memorial meeting held by Seattle branch (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- evaluation of Harlem outbreak, by Albert Parker War Labor Board in all-out drive against trade unions (continued from page 1) The conflict between the USSR and her allies, by A. Roland Mass resistance rises against Hitler's rule (continued from page 1) Kelland drafts plan for third world war (continued from page 1) Workers' Bookshelf Pioneer Paragraphs: The inevitable outcome of "socialism in one country," by Leon Trotsky (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Labor Day lies of union haters The USSR and the plan to isolate it Navy's attack on the Brewster union Workers remain opposed to Badoglio government (continued from page 1) What causes delay in delivery of "Militant" Brewster workers petition NLRB to take strike vote (continued from page 1) The dissolution of the Canadian Communist Party Davies' film picketed by British Trotskyists ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. SEPT. 11, 1943 (Page 1) Four years of the world war, an Editorial Employers exert pressure to halt war fraud probes Anti-Nazi protest in Norway (picture) Italian workers elect own factory committees -- Badoglio is compelled to agree to secret ballot -- AMGOT then follows by conceding "free labor movement" in occupied areas, by Felix Morrow Canadian union expresses support for Kelly Postal Minnesota union heads back Democratic Party, by Grace Carlson Rift widens between Stalin and his allies, by John G. Wright Carlo Tresca's widow gives his view on Italian events (Page 2) The struggle for a Labor Party in Michigan, by John Saunders Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl Workers are electing their own factory committees in Italy (continued from 1) Ethiopia and Sicily provide preview of the Allied policies (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- not lectures on manners, but a program, by Albert Parker The theory and practice of Marxist party organization, by John G. Wright Australian Labor Party and the fight for socialism, by M. Morrison Pioneer Paragraphs: The choice now is between socialism and slavery, by Leon Trotsky Rift widens between Stalin and his allies (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Four years of the world war (continued from page 1) Congress reconvenes Police agents in the unions Events in Italy and the future of Europe Why not confront them with the war profiteers? Employers exert pressure to halt war fraud probes (continued from page 1) What Stalin is promising to German capitalists Big Business breaks all records for war profits ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38. SEPT. 18, 1943 (Page 1) UE convention opens in N.Y., by Miriam Carter More casualties in the mines (picture) Italian people gained nothing from Armistice, by Philip Blake Anti-war fight continues in Italy -- workers fight on for peace in the face of crushing odds, by Anthony Massini Soldier jailed for protesting Army Jim Crow Minnesota pardon board is urged to free Kelly Postal More labor aid for Kelly Postal It's a strange war, an Editorial Real causes of Brewster strike bared by union Strong vote against no-strike pledge in Flint UAW elections, by Jeff Thorne (Page 2) Why casualties are mounting in coal fields, by Larissa Reed Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl Anti-war struggle in Italy -- Italian people gained nothing from Armistice (continued from page 1) Anti-war struggle in Italy -- workers fight on for peace despite crushing odds (continued from page 1) Labor's duty to the solders September "F.I." features articles devoted to Italy Brewster strike causes are bared by Local 365 (continued from page 1) Los Angeles branch holds meeting on Italy (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the four freedoms at home, by Albert Parker Traditions and heritage of the Fourth International, by William F. Warde Support of Zionism leads only into a blind alley, by M. Morrison The Allies and their real program for Italy Pioneer Paragraphs: Democracies helped to put hangman Hitler in power, by Leon Trotsky (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Five years of the 4th International The UAW convention Roosevelt and Pearson The Allies and their real program for Italy (continued from page 1) Big business drives to lift all bars on profits Traditions and heritage of the Fourth International (continued from page 1) Chinese Stalinists clash with Kuomintang troops ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. SEPT. 25, 1943 (Page 1) Anti-USSR agreement planned at Quebec, says Forrest Davis, by John G. Wright Smith "gag" Act convictions upheld -- court sustains Minneapolis trial verdict -- appeal will not be taken to the U.S. Supreme Court Six of the 18 defendants convicted (picture) Congress committees study plans for record tax bill Stalinists put over line at UE gathering, by Miriam Carter CRDC statement on court's decision Rollback program will cut prices only $3.17 a year Pardon for Kelly Postal urged by unions, liberals (Page 2) Chicago auto locals and the UAW convention Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl UE convention adopts CP line (continued from page 1) N. Y. book sales campaign ends at social on Sept. 25 FEPC finally holds hearing on railroads "Militant" Army Fall sessions on Trotskyism open in N.Y. (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- two kinds of justice in the Army, by Albert Parker Murray, Green and Hillman on the surrender of Italy, by Philip Blake Obstacles in the way of the Italian revolution, by M. Morrison Circuit court upholds MInnesota convictions (continued from page 1) Anti-USSR moves made at Quebec, says F. Davis (continued from page 1) The Smith "Omnibus Gag" Act is aimed at organized labor Pioneer Paragraphs: A hypocritical alibi for military Jim Crow, by Albert Parker Unions, liberals urge Kelly Postal pardon (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Free Kelly Postal Fulbright resolution Pegging a liar Workers' Forum -- how Stalinists dominate the UE -- more about Army Jim Crow Servicemen's families get pittance to live on Workers' Bookshelf Congressman implicated in war-contracts racket International Notes Senate bill obstructs exposure of war frauds ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40. OCT. 2, 1943 (Page 1) CRDC opens fund drive for high court appeal Reuther-Addes groups fight for control of auto union, by E.R. Frank Convention leaves major shipyard problems unsolved, by Miriam Carter CIO union debates no-strike pledge -- Akron delegates demand that rubber union break with WLB Labor and liberal comment on the Minneapolis trial Ohio Steel local members fight for union democracy Food and troops are Allied weapons for combating revolution in Europe, by Philip Blake Warren K. Billing urges Postal pardon Salute to revolutionary fighters of Italy, an Editorial (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl Union debates no-strike pledge (continued from page 1) Shipyard convention leaves workers' problems unsolved (continued from page 1) Steel workers in Ohio defend union democracy (continued from page 1) Postal hearing to be held on October 11 SWP in New York exceeds quota in sales campaign "Militant" Army (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the Communist Party line today, by Albert Parker Reuther-Addes groups fight for control of auto union (continued from page 1) Ownership of factories and nature of Soviet Union, by M. Morrison Stalinists soundly beaten in Chicago UAW elections Pioneer Paragraphs: Marxists work to gain a majority for socialism, by James P. Cannon Food and troops are Allied weapons for combating revolution in Europe (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Defend free speech Congress and soldiers' families Puerto Rico Workers' Forum -- need to deal with student problems Secret reports disclose no shortage of profits Canada's fast-growing Labor Party movement, by Larissa Reed American labor and Europe's refugees International Notes Who pays for those big, expensive ads? ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41. OCT. 9, 1943 (Page 1) UAW convention weighs basic labor problem -- local unions present resolutions to scrap no-strike pledge, withdraw from War labor Board and help build a Labor Party, by Art Preis Greeting the advancing Red Army (picture) Allies alarmed by Soviet victories -- Axis satellites voice plea to Anglo-American war camp -- coming three-power conference in Moscow meets in atmosphere of growing discord, by Felix Morrow Circuit court stays mandate on Minneapolis trial decision U.S.-British conclude "Darlan Deal" in Italy, by Anthony Massini Support for Postal mounts as hearing on pardon nears New York school of social science reopens with forum on Mpls. case Treasury Department wants bigger chunk of pay check A new pamphlet on "the end of the Comintern" (Page 2) Lessons of Labor Party fight in New Jersey, by Philip Blake Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl Allied leaders alarmed by Red Army victories (continued from page 1) U.S.-British conclude Italian "Darlan Deal" (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the Urban League conference, by Albert Parker UAW convention considers basic problems of unions (continued from page 1) Communist Party sharpening criticism of Allied policy, by Felix Morrow Pioneers Paragraphs: C.I. dissolution was a concession to capitalism Support for Kelly Postal increases (continued from page 1) First day of the auto workers' convention, by Art Preis Minnesota AFL heads cook up new scheme to avoid fighting bosses, by Barbara Bruce (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: New converts to the Second Front Youth in the post-war period Railway wages Workers' Forum -- solider favors fighting bosses -- "White Supremacy" gets a setback Capitalist reports his plant safe under Nazis Workers' Bookshelf A tidy post-war bonus for big businessmen International Notes Almost filibuster time again in Washington ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42. OCT. 16, 1943 (Page 1) Soviet advances cast shadow on Moscow parley -- despite mutual fear of revolution, Allies and Stalin can't agree on European setup, by Felix Morrow Biggest union at work in convention (picture) Auto workers fight "sacrifice" policies but support Roosevelt -- convention defeats incentive pay plan; officers win renewal no-strike pledge -- delegates disgusted with unprincipled struggle of Addes and Reuther factions, reject bid of both for sole union control, by Art Preis Prepare Supreme Court appeal Italian generals turned workers over to Nazis -- workers demanded arms, Badoglio's general made promises, but betrayed them Board hears Postal plea for pardon UAW-CIO committee backs Postal plea Open letter to the members of the Young Communist League, by the editors of the Militant (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl Auto workers convention report (continued from page 1) Ship workers needs sharply posed by treachery of union bureaucrats Board hears Postal plea for pardon (continued from page 1) Timely subjects in October F.I. "Militant"Army (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- why Roosevelt keeps mum, by Albert Parker Auto workers convention fights "sacrifice" program (continued from page 1) Milk drivers get lesson on effects of monopoly, by M. Morrison Pioneer Paragraphs: We defend the Soviet Union and the Russian Revolution, by James P. Cannon Soviet advances cast shadow on Moscow parley (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Who defends Italy? Spellman's letters Post-war jobs Sidelights of auto workers convention, by Harry Frankel Corporate profits go up; railroad wages stay down Workers' Bookshelf Congress plan heavy new tax load on low incomes False promises will not liberate Philippines ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43. OCT. 23, 1943 (Page 1) AFL convention paves way for miners return -- ultra-conservative policy revealed by slavish adherence to Roosevelt and sidetracking of fight on Jim Crow practices A page from Badoglio's book (picture) Postal to appear before Minnesota pardons board -- letter, resolution demand his freedom Roosevelt "freezes" Badoglio rule -- Allies intend to dominate Europe through quislings -- Stalin joins with Roosevelt-Churchill in support of counter-revolutionary regime, by John Adamson Kearny ship workers strike to protest stalling of WLB, by Miriam Carter 16,000 strike at Cramp shipyard CRDC renews fund drive on anniversary of trial of 18 Cannon, Goldman, Dunne to speak at SWP fifteenth anniversary banquet Spellman defends Franco dictatorship, by Felix Morrow (Page 2) The American Legion -- tool of Big Business Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl Republic Steel foremen strike Frankel discusses UAW convention at forum AFL convention paves way for miners reinstatement (continued from page 1) A letter from Natalia Trotsky (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker San Francisco union skates block road to Labor Party, by C. Thomas Proposed plans for peace that will bring no peace, by M. Morrison Spellman defends rule of Franco dictatorship U.S.-Britain back regime of Badoglio (continued from page 1) Trotsky said: European labor must build its socialist federation (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: The sales tax UAW convention Workers' Forum -- shipyard workers and "The Militant" -- Stalin and Badoglio Freedom and the press in Argentina and the U.S.A. Workers' Bookshelf How monopolists conspire to rob and cheat people International Notes Company keeps profits on sale of defective parts ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44. OCT. 30, 1943 (Page 1) Pardon to Kelly Postal denied by state board Big Business wants federal sales tax now Roosevelt's hatchetmen (picture) WLB throws out Illinois mine pact -- nation-wide strike vote is started by all rail unions -- miners and railway workers are revolting against Roosevelt's wage-freezing policy Red Army gains victories in biggest battles of the war, by John G. Wright Allies give sanction to Badoglio's curbs on democratic rights, by Anthony Massini Civil rights defense committee asks aid in Supreme Court appeal Badoglio sighs for good old days Byrnes thinks low wages are good enough (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl WLB rejects Illinois mine pact (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Impact of war on the USSR discussed at N.Y. forum The Kremlin's revival of feudal and czarist military traditions, by A. Roland (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- responsibility to men in armed forces, by Albert Parker Twenty-six years after the Great October Revolution, by Edith Kane Stalin and the Orthodox Church in Soviet Russia, by M. Morrison Pioneer Paragraphs: British imperialists won't let India have her freedom Allies O.K. Badoglio's dictatorial decrees (continued from page 1) Red Army wins victories in great battles (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Free Kelly Postal Dissolution of YCL Fascist attacks in Boston area Workers' Forum -- wants more items of war profits -- deals with Tojo and Goering too? The lies of the moribund yellow international War-bred famine dooms millions to starvation, by Larissa Reed International Notes OPA report on canners' profits is suppressed Results of bond sales in third war loan drive ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45. NOV. 6, 1943 (Page 1) 5th wartime plenum of SWP meets in New York -- fifteenth anniversary of the founding of American Trotskyism celebrated at banquet in New York as party records new gains Red Army sweeps back Nazis (picture) New mine contract referred to WLB -- Ickes signs pact providing wage rise of $1.50 per day -- action follows walkout of 530,000 miners in defiance of WLB order to stay on job, by Art Preis Telegrams to Natalia Trotsky from the plenum and banquet CRDC locals schedule activities to get funds for Supreme Court appeal Stalin strikes another bargain with his allies, by Ralph Johnson Badoglio calls for abdication of king Michigan CIO supports fight to free Postal (Page 2) Stalin ties army officers to the Soviet bureaucracy, by M. Morrison New coal mine agreement is once again referred to WLB (continued from page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl "Militant" Army 5th wartime plenum of SWP meets in New York (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Russian Revolution and its conquests, by Leon Trotsky Stalin strikes new bargain with allies (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: War millionaires Shameless liars Passports in Georgia Agents of Wall Street in federal government, by William F. Warde The fight against race discrimination in Army, by David Ransom Badoglio raises demand for abdication of Italian king (continued from page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46. NOV. 13, 1943 (Page 1) Red Army smashes Nazi resistance in Ukraine -- Kiev falls; German retreat on southern front verges on rout; Soviet columns plunge toward Rumanian and Polish frontiers, by John G. Wright An anti-fascist fighter (picture) Flint UAW defies no-strike pledge in NLRB balloting -- Buick workers strike against the speedup, by Jeff Thorne Miners break Little Steel formula -- win union agreement after staging fourth coal strike -- Roosevelt decides to throw sop to unions in attempt to allay growing labor crisis, by John Adamson Labor-endorsed candidate runs reactionary campaign Mine victory leads to CIO demand for wage increases Only the Italian Trotskyists fight for socialism Election trends of 1943 demonstrate need of Labor Party (Page 2) Wartime strike struggles in Great Britain, by William F. Warde Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl Coal miners break Little Steel formula (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the FEPC -- is it worth saving? by David Ransom A tribute to Albert Parker The imperishable lessons of October and Europe's impending socialist revolution, by Albert Goldman CIO to demand wage increases (continued from page 1) Trotsky said: The key slogan for Europe in our revolutionary era (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Subsidies and profits Moscow pact Red Army smashes Nazi resistance in Ukraine (continued from page 1) Why the stock market is so jittery these days Labor-endorsed candidate runs reactionary campaign (continued from page 1) U.S. Treasury latest figures on war profits Balfour, Churchill and "the Jewish Homeland" International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47. NOV. 20, 1943 (Page 1) WLB says Little Steel formula will continue -- Roosevelt's agents lay down anti-labor barrage to scare off AFL-CIO officials from conducting fight for wage increases Post Office still interferes with "Militant" mailing -- subscribers advised to protest to Walker Sweeping Soviet advances worry "democratic" allies -- London and Washington seek new agreement with Stalin -- Red Army breaks through on Central Front; Nazi lines begin to crumble in the south, by John G. Wright Letter reveals the growth of Trotskyist movement in Egypt Nazis face rising tide of resistance, by Miriam Carter Wall Street profiteers fill coffers with war billions Alton Levy released after three month imprisonment Lebanese people revolt against "Free French" The candid Mr. Churchill (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl Party celebrates 26th anniversary of October Ode to WLB WLB still adheres to Little Steel formula (continued from page 1) Sunday forum features analysis of elections "Militant" Army Felix Morrow now out of danger after operation Ohio branches hear SWP plenum report Brewster UAW local upholds DeLorenzo (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Jim-Crow politicians in Detroit, by David Ransom Sweeping Soviet advances worry "democratic" allies (continued from page 1) Workers' attitude toward government plant seizures, by M. Morrison Lebanese people revolt against "Free French" colonial despots (continued from page 1) Nazis face rising tide of resistance (continued from page 1) Roosevelt ignored Negro protests in Warren selection Pioneer Paragraphs: Fundamental peculiarities of our revolutionary era (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: The poll tax War criminals Workers' Forum Millions of expatriates -- Europe's new war problem, by Edith Kane International Notes Vinson warns masses must assume heavier tax load Workers' Bookshelf Bosses drop safety rules in mad drive for profits, by Grace Carlson ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48. NOV. 27, 1943 (Page 1) Smear attack against UAW unions is opened by Chicago "Tribune" "My friends . . . " (cartoon) Supreme Court throws out petition for review of Smith "gag" Act case -- 18 Socialist Workers Party and 544-CIO members must go to federal penitentiary -- highest court joins Roosevelt-Biddle in campaign to abrogate freedom of speech and deprive workers of all civil liberties Further news about Italian Trotskyists The honor roll Landlords in Brooklyn incite vicious anti-Negro campaign British rearrest Ceylon Trotskyists Economic aspects and political implications of the UNRRA, by S. Marcy (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl Supreme Court rejects petition (continued from page 1) Statement of Albert Goldman, attorney for the defendants Boston celebrates 26th anniversary of Soviet October Brooklyn landlords incite vile anti-Negro campaign (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Smear attack on UAW unions opened by Chicago "Tribune" (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the "four freedoms" abroad, by David Ransom The Allied "Democrats" and the "Free French" committee, by A. Roland The proposed alliance for prevention of future wars, by M. Morrison Letter of thanks to Albert Parker Economic and political implications of UNRRA (continued from page 1) Trotsky Said: Advanced American workers will turn toward Marxism (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Stalin and Allied program for Europe Subsidies Ex-King Carol Workers' Forum -- anti-Semitism in Boston A story of grim tragedy in world's richest land Living conditions in Sicily under the Allied occupation, by M. Brown Famine, disease and death ravage European children International Notes Workers rise in anger against Mosley release ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49. DEC. 4, 1943 (Page 1) Socialist Workers Party launches fund campaign -- sets goal of $15,000 to be raised by Feb. 15 to expand party publications program and carry forward the organization work, by Rose Karsner Labor defense bodies lash decision of Supreme Court -- Minneapolis convictions are first under Smith "gag" Act -- James T. Farrell, noted author, calls for action against the attack on free speech Scoreboard Most militant demonstration since 1926 (picture) Millions of Indians starving under British wartime rule, by Miriam Carter Roosevelt backs subsidies in order to save wage-freezing, by S. Marcy Trotskyists in Naples Message from SWP members in Boston Wall Street Bourbons, an Editorial (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl Defense bodies lash high court (continued from page 1) Message from Flint members of Socialist Workers Party Millions of Indians starving under British wartime rule (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Roosevelt pushes subsidies to save wage-freeze policy (continued from page 1) (Page 3) Labor's socialist perspectives and tasks of the revolutionary struggle in Europe, by E.R. Frank Factors impelling Stalin and Allies to agreement, by M. Morrison (Page 4) [one-third of the page is white space -- I think it is a program glitch] Join us in fighting for: ALP faction fight Workers' Forum -- Stalinists in Local 65 Negroes in Brooklyn are victims of reactionaries, by David Ransom France's record of colonial exploitation in Middle East, by Mark Braden ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50. DEC. 11, 1943 (Page 1) Allies plan to maintain colonial power in Asia -- Roosevelt-Churchill declaration on Asia at Cairo conference discloses predatory plans of Anglo-American capitalist bloc Soldiers disenfranchised, an Editorial Court deals blow at labor's rights -- defense plans mass meeting in support of 18 prisoners -- labor, liberal spokesmen condemn court decision as grave threat to free speech UNRRA conference reveals dominance of Wall Street, by S. Marcy Want Freedom Douglas Aircraft poll won by Chicago UAW-CIO New "Fourth International" features party plenum resolution on Europe (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl San Diego SWP meets fund quota, by Rose Karsner, Director German Social-Democrats give servile support to Anglo-American capitalism, by A. Roland Los Angeles local of SWP will hold New Years ball "Militant" Army Scoreboard Chicago unionists support the CRDC campaign to win pardon for Postal Chicago UAW wins election (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Negroes and the Smith "gag" Act, by David Ransom Medical authorities report increase of "shell shock," by Grace Carlson The Minneapolis case and 15 years of Trotskyism, by M. Stein Pioneer Paragraphs: Why Big Business commits wartime production frauds, by George Breitman Dominance of U.S. Big Business revealed at UNRRA conference (continued from page 1) Allies to maintain Far East colonies (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Minneapolis case Attack on Militant Lynn case first legal test of Army Jim Crow Mine operators sabotage union wage negotiations U.S. Supreme Court deals blow at rights of labor (continued from page 1) Message from San Diego SWP to 18 Smith "gag" Act victims Tories draft labor but release fascist leaders International Notes, by Edith Kane 1943 -- record year for profits of Big Business ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51. DEC. 18, 1943 (Page 1) Stalin conspires with his Allies at Teheran -- gist of Iran parley is plot to subju gate [sic] peoples of Europe; fear of revolution is the bridge for Stalin's deal with Allies, by John G. Wright The fight for democracy begins at home (cartoon) Launch campaign for pardon of 18 -- CRDC summons labor, liberals for fight to free the victims of Smith "gag" law -- petition lists, model resolutions prepared for distribution; defense body appeals for funds to aid prisoners and families A history of price rises under OPA, by Miriam Carter Message from New Haven SWP to 18 Smith "gag" Act victims Mazey arrested on frameup charge in anti-union drive Michigan unionists demand Labor Party American troops want furloughs SWP arranges farewell banquet for eighteen (Page 2) An eyewitness account of famine in India, by Bill Morgan Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl New Haven SWP fills fund quota, by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard Lockheed-Vega plants demand strike ballot, by Harry Thompson "Militant" Army Mazey arrested on frameup charge in anti-union drive (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle, by David Ransom Smuts sees new imperial bloc as Empire's salvation, by A. Roland The death of Yaroslavsky -- slanderer and falsifier, by John G. Wright History of price rises under Roosevelt's OPA (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Prospects for the Negroes under decaying capitalism Michigan workers call a conference for a labor party (continued from page 1) Stalin plots with Allies at Teheran (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: The Bill of Rights Labor Party fight Campaign launched for unconditional pardon Liberal comment Minneapolis trial Behind the administration anti-inflation campaign, by S. Marcy Workers' Bookshelf International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52. DEC. 25, 1943 (Page 1) Roosevelt tries to halt threatened rail strike -- 1,450,000 railroad workers fed up with gov't run-around vote overwhelmingly for walkout; unions set Dec. 30 deadline, by Art Preis New York meeting demands president pardon eighteen -- high court's refusal to review conviction condemned by labor and liberal spokesmen -- charge upholding of "Gag Act" endangers labor movement, violates right of free speech, invalidates the Bill of Rights Conference for labor party held by Michigan unionists Our blood, his guts Steel workers need rising wage scale, by M. Mills Resolution demanding president pardon 18 Minneapolis prisoners Latest developments in the case of assassin "Jacson" Tito's new govt. in Yugoslavia, by John G. Wright (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller The threat of deadly influenza, by Grace Carlson San Francisco tops quota in campaign Roosevelt intervenes against rail strike (continued from page 1) Scoreboard "Militant" Army Labor party conference held by Detroit unions (continued from page 1) (Page 3) Albert Goldman flays Supreme Court for its part in railroading 18 to penitentiary The Negro Struggle -- railroads and the FEPC, by David Ransom Labor and Negro leaders pledge their support to eighteen A message from James T. Farrell Big Business profiteers in World War II (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Rail wage crisis Secret diplomacy The Hirohito deal N.Y. meeting demands pardon for eighteen (continued from page 1) Workers frozen to jobs -- until bosses fire them Supreme Court denies petition Detroit CRDC pledges support to 18 defendants International Notes White collar workers get crocodile tears in Senate Steel workers are in need of a rising scale of wages now (continued from page 1) Employers can pay higher wages from huge profits <<<<>>>> 1944 MILITANT, VOLUME 8, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE 1. JAN. 1, 1944 (Page 1) N.Y. farewell banquet honors convicted 18 -- 300 workers hear railroaded SWP leaders affirm international socialist anti-war stand just before leaving for penitentiary, by Art Preis Convicted "Militant" editor speaks (photo) Roosevelt faces new labor crisis -- steel and railway workers seek to smash wage freeze -- Roosevelt orders Army to seize railroads; commands steel workers to return to work, by C. Thomas Profit-mad bosses endanger soldiers lives, trials show Negro ship workers fight for equality, by R. Bell State Department issues lies about its refugee policy, by Dan Shelton CRDC meeting in Chicago condemns frame-up of 18 Has vote in his pocket (cartoon) Military clique quickly overthrows oppressive Penaranda regime in Bolivia (Page 2) Secret diplomacy and the Yugoslav partisans, by William F. Warde Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Fund drive passes halfway mark, by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard Frame-up scored by Chicago meeting (continued from page 1) Negro shipyard workers in struggle for union rights (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Farewell speeches of Socialist Workers Party leaders at N.Y. banquet given in their honor, Dec. 26, 1943 (Page 4) Biographies of the imprisoned Trotskyists -- Grace Carlson -- Harry DeBoer --Oscar Coover -- Felix Morrow -- Carl Skoglund -- Karl Kuehn -- Carlos Hudson -- Alfred Russell -- Max Geldman -- Oscar Schoenfeld New York SWP message to Grace Boston SWP Message to banquet Chicago SWP Minneapolis message Allentown SWP N.Y. banquet message (Page 5) State guard stages drill for the training of anti-labor battalions, by C. Thomas Profit-mad bosses endanger soldiers lives, trials show (continued from page 1) The Negro Struggle -- Negroes and independent political action, by David Ransom The Kremlin's policy in holding the trials of Nazi war criminals, by Ralph Sturdy N.Y. banquet honors convicted eighteen (continued from page 1) (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Renegotiations The Internationale Roosevelt confronts a growing labor crisis (continued from page 1) Profiteers use MacArthur ads as smoke screen Prices raised by shoddy goods State Department lies about its own police on refugees (continued from page 1) Debs' Canton speech Allied chiefs at Teheran act like Oriental despots International Notes The biggest oil scandal since Teapot Dome ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. JAN. 8, 1944 (Page 1) Roosevelt and the eighteen, by the Editors 18 framed SWP leaders go behind prison bars -- demonstrate solidarity as they begin jail sentences -- Minneapolis workers salute united march of 15 on way to federal Marshal's office, by Joseph Hansen Trotskyist leaders just before imprisonment (photo) Rail and steel disputes show Roosevelt swing to reaction, by C. Thomas (No headline on brief on General Marshall) Frenzied plea for strike curbs made by Stalinist finks, by R. Bell War productions cut-backs menace workers' security, by Miriam Carter Minneapolis holds farewell banquet (Page 2) Gen. Marshall and the fight against fascism, by William F. Warde The Negro Struggle -- in the Deep South, by David Ransom Branches speed fund campaign, by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard Production cut-back menace to workers (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army N.Y. Central branch fills fund quota (Page 3) Farewell speeches of James P. Cannon, Farrell Dobbs at banquet in New York City , Sunday Dec. 26, 1943 (Page 4) Biographies of the imprisoned Trotskyists -- James P. Cannon -- Vincent R. Dunne -- Emil Hansen -- Albert Goldman -- Edward Palmquist -- Farrell Dobbs -- Clarence Hamel -- Jake Cooper (Page 5) Danbury jail gates close on three Trotskyism grows in Italy, reports from Europe say Stalinist finks make plea for strike curb (continued from page 1) Minneapolis workers bid SWP leaders farewell at banquet (continued from page 1) Gaetano Salvemini on Italy Tresca memorial Framed SWP leaders begin prison sentences (continued from page 1) Press release made on behalf of the 18 issued December 31 by Albert Goldman (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: New labor crisis Stalin and Poland Workers' Forum -- the Post Office and Army help -- cops abuse Negro motorman Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl Rail and steel disputes show Roosevelt swing to reaction (continued from page 1) International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. JAN. 15, 1944 (Page 1) Dissolution of the Communist Party, an Editorial Rail unions spurn Roosevelt award -- president reconvenes board for further wage hearings -- bureaucrats prevent unified labor action in struggle against Little Steel formula, by C. Thomas March of SWP leaders to jail (photo) CRDC issues campaign plans to win freedom for eighteen Anti-Semitic gang assaults increase in New York City Post Office ban still on Big Business organ boasts frameup of 18 aids bosses Stalin proposes Curzon Line as border while Red Army speeds westward drive, by Art Preis (Page 2) My trip to Minneapolis with Comrade Cannon, by Joseph Hansen Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller N.Y. Central branch tops quota,by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard Union heads reject wage freeze scheme (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- FDR offers Negroes another committee, by David Ransom Stalinists and Ford bosses join in smearing union men Having their fling (cartoon) Teheran -- sinister product of secret diplomacy, by Norman Daniels British use Palestine trials to bolster rule, by A. Roland Business magazine boasts frameup of 18 helps bosses (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Why vast social upheavals are unavoidable in Japan CRDC drive planned (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Dissolution of the Communist Party (continued from page 1) The wage freeze General Marshall Anti-Semitic assaults increase in New York (continued from page 1) Senate report discloses huge war profiteering Stalin sets Curzon Line as border; Red Army surges on Teheran conference Ickes' aides on payroll of Big Oil corporations International Notes, by Paul G. Stevens Capitalists predict mass unemployment after war ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. JAN. 22, 1944 (Page 1) National pardon campaign for 18 gets under way -- union support drive to free SWP leaders; labor and liberal press condemn jailings Framed Trotskyist leaders enter jail (photo) Roosevelt calls on Congress to adopt forced labor legislation -- unloads upon labor his own failure to curb inflation -- president's 5-point program like former 7-point program reveals anti-labor bias, by C. Thomas CIO political action heads hold do-nothing conference, by Art Preis Browder and J.P. Morgan Largest U.S. bank indicted in Nazi trade conspiracy American Labor Party torn by bitter clique conflict Who comforts Hitler? On guard! Browder's speech and the struggle for socialism (Page 2) The Stalinists and the fight for socialism (continued from page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl 15th anniversary -- $15,000 fund, by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard "Militant" Army Roosevelt wants forced labor law (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The real teaching of Lenin on the role and bankruptcy of capitalist "democracy," by John G. Wright Big bank indicted in Nazi trade plot (continued from page 1) Frameup backfires as judge acquits Mazey Pioneers Paragraphs: War in the Far East and revolutionary perspectives ALP in New York is torn by bitter clique conflict (continued from page 1) Billings demands pardon for eighteen Wire firm found guilty in sale of defective goods to the Army (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Escalator clause The Army press The new slavery CIO political action heads hold conference (continued from page 1) Profiteers try to incite soldiers against labor Workers' Bookshelf, by George Schraum Truman committee attacks Army's canol oil project International Notes, by Paul G. Stevens ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. JAN. 29, 1944 (Page 1) War Department backs forced labor proposal -- Stimson slanders labor at hearing on Austin-Wadsworth bill; assists Roosevelt's drive to incite soldiers against workers, by Art Preis Sign this petition to free the 18 (photo) Red Army's victories alarm Allies -- Stalin demands Curzon Line as new border with Poland -- Kremlin's territorial claims precipitate new crisis between the Teheran conferees, by John G. Wright Monopolists oppose socialized medicine, by Miriam Carter Here's the model! CRDC branches spur campaign to free 18 DuPont deal with munitions cartel disclosed by suit Farmer-Labor Party scuttled by leaders Pre-war pledges and war profiteers URW workers fight expulsions (Page 2) Teheran -- the newest gospel of Stalinism, by Norman Daniels Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller 15th Anniversary -- $15,000 fund Scoreboard Medical monopoly opposes progress (continued from page 1) Banker heads allied commission Lenin meeting held in New York "Militant" Army (Page 3) Red Army victories alarm Stalin's allies (continued from page 1) Capitalist persecution and socialist internationalism Forced labor plan backed by Stimson (continued from page 1) Four Trotskyist leaders (photo) Comrade L.H. Van Ryan Mike Gold's stomach "Merchants of Death" exposed in cartel deal with British trust (continued from page 1) On guard! Pioneer paragraphs: How government "punished" war frauds of profiteers (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Rising wage scale Allies and France Soldier vote Workers' Forum -- reader inspired by "The Militant" -- layoffs and the labor draft Two methods of fighting against anti-Semitism Workers' Bookshelf Tax bill fails to touch all-time profits International Notes Anaconda gets off easy in murderous war fraud ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. FEB. 5, 1944 (Page 1) Campaign to free 18 is gaining labor support -- additional union and liberal forces join CRDC drive to win unconditional presidential pardon for imprisoned Trotskyists Profiteering in World War II (graphic) Roosevelt gives signal for drive against labor unions -- Wall St. agents emboldened by forced labor proposals -- U.S. Steel trust leads open shop campaign; H. W. Smith wants CIO leaders indicted, by C. Thomas Not "fit" to print 17 Mexican youths are framed up by California court -- race hatred marks trial; counsel denied CIO head reveals true facts on price rises, profiteering -- cost of living is up 50% Murray proves at Senate hearings CIO head reveals true facts on price rises, profiteering -- cost of living is up 50% Murray proves at Senate hearings -- war profiteers grab biggest loot in all history during 1943 A small example: WLB imposes wage penalty on Cramp shipyard workers High prices force workers into debt A three point program for organized labor, an Editorial Looking ahead Browder wants one bosses' candidate (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Why the steel workers are becoming restless and angry Murray report shows living costs up 50% (continued from page 1) High prices force workers into debt (continued from page 1) Fund campaign approaches goal, by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard Profiteers haul in their biggest loot (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Southern democracy (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the burial of the Communist Party, by David Ransom Liebknecht and Luxemburg -- martyred socialist leaders, by Ruth Johnson Three imprisoned union leaders (photo) Argentina submits under U.S. economic pressure, by A. Roland Joseph Gilbert, famous Minnesota fighter for free speech, salutes 18 Pioneer Paragraphs: Segregation is one of most vital issues facing Negroes War-time strikes in Canada increase sharply despite forced labor draft (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Program for Poland Bankrupt leaders India's freedom Workers' Forum -- doctor examines medical monopolists Rich socialites given priority over wounded Roosevelt gives signal for drive against labor unions (continued from page 1) Roosevelt letter shows who are his real chums International Notes Industrial accident toll due to capitalist greed ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. FEB. 12, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinism and the danger to Europe's coming revolution -- the problem of Poland, the Baltic and Balkan peoples and the socialist tasks and program, by the Editors Three of the eighteen (picture) Wall St. conspires to enslave workers -- brass hats spearhead drive to regiment American people -- Roosevelt proposal for labor draft paves way for reactionary drive against unions, by C. Thomas Soldiers defrauded of the right to vote by Congress Pardon of 18 urged by liberal, labor leaders Goldman disbarred The white-collar workers hit hard by soaring prices Army Jim Crow Democrats, Republicans loudly applaud Rankin's rabid anti-Semitic rantings, by Helen Russell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Wall Street's long-term plan to regiment American workers, by Miriam Carter Stalin's finks favor slave labor proposal Fund campaign is 99% fulfilled, by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard "Militant" Army Lenin memorial meeting in Boston (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- poll-tax and the soldier vote, by David Ransom How Trotsky taught labor to fight against Hitlerism Pages from our fight against Nazism (photo) New reaction sponsored by Argentine landowners, by A. Roland White-collar workers hit by skyrocketing cost of living (continued from page 1) Progressives urge pardon for the 18 (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Why Trotskyists advocate a workers military policy MESA calls off strike of 20,000 in Mid-West Court upholds Jim Crow in Lynn case decision (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Stalinism and the European revolution (continued from page 1) Hitler's speech Workers' Forum -- American Legion -- capitalist aims Intimate portrait of a WPB "dollar-a-year" man Brass hats spearhead drive to regiment American people (continued from page 1) Tax bill is shot through with loopholes for rich Stalinist fleas International Notes, by Paul G. Stevens Big Business plans steal of government equipment ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. FEB. 19, 1944 (Page 1) National fund campaign goes over $15,000 quota -- glorious response of members and friends is Trotskyist answer to the railroading of our 18 comrades to prison by government, by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard Wall Street's dream (cartoon) Forced labor drive aims to destroy union organization -- Roosevelt's aides take lead in pushing Wall St. program -- administration seeks opportunity to unload responsibility on labor for war casualties, by C. Thomas Service medal Prominent union leaders ask president to pardon eighteen Michigan Farmer Labor Party committee calls conference Congress acts to lift all bars on food profiteering URW ranks fight Dalrymple to save democracy in union Brewster leaders reelected as workers rebuff government, Stalinist attacks Freedom from want (Page 2) Anti-Semite Rankin -- Stalin's latest admirer, by Norman Daniels Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Stalinist ranks glum and apathetic as bureaucrats "explain" new C. P. policy F. L. features chapter of James P. Cannon's history "They were bored" Army food costs "Militant" Army Forced labor drive is threat to union (continued from page 1) Prominent union leaders urge pardon for eighteen (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Walter White and "Uncle Tomism," by Charles Jackson Missouri federal prisoners are tortured and murdered, by Ruth Johnson Four class-war prisoners now in Sandstone (photo) Wall St.-Nazi cartel ties still maintained, by Art Preis Nazi financiers seeks Allied deal through world banking connections Conference called by Farmer Labor Party committee (continued from page 1) Congress lifts all bars on the food profiteers (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Labor Party Italy Workers' Forum -- women workers Reconversion -- the newest Big Business grab-bag Workers' Bookshelf Rail hazards increased by monopoly practices International Notes Why you pay high prices for shoes that rot away ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. FEB. 26, 1944 (Page 1) Green protests against forced labor proposal -- union bureaucrats incapable of leading fight against Wall St.; preservation of unions demands program of independent action! by C. Thomas Founder of Red Army (photo) Conviction of 18 used as precedent -- Biddle cites Minneapolis case to bolster deportation proceedings against Bridges -- government action demonstrates imprisonment of Trotskyists is designed to lay basis for attack upon entire labor movement Negro leaders urge pardon for eighteen How the government is using the Mpls. case against Bridges "Democratic justice" Soldiers' families suffer because of meager allotments Subsidy hoax masks govt. wage freeze Giant permanent Army is planned -- Wall St. wants force to police the world NLRB holds elections in big Douglas plants (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Unprincipled faction fight in the N.Y. American Labor Party Stalinists lose out in ILGWU elections In defense of capitalism Conviction of 18 cited in Harry Bridges case (continued from page 1) SWP anniversary fund drive goes over the $17,000 mark, by R. Karsner, Director "Militant" Army Defense plans to appeal Lynn case (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the Navy policy, by Charles Jackson Leon Sedov -- inspiring model for the revolutionary youth, by S.R. Political background of current Argentine crisis, by A. Roland William Green testifies against forced labor at Senate hearings (continued from page 1) Negro leaders ask for unconditional pardon of 18 (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: The historical conditions giving rise to Stalinism Brass hats tighten up news censorship (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Red Army Union democracy Who's he kidding? (cartoon) Servicemen's paper hits "hate labor" propaganda Workers' Forum -- A. L. P. Policy -- Wallace speech Farm bloc wants to end school lunches subsidy Alien property custodian in pay of Big Business International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. MAR. 4, 1944 (Page 1) Labor must act to free the 18 gag law victims, by the Editors Baruch plan devised to pave way for a Wall Street grab of billions -- government schemes to give new plants to corporations -- huge profits guaranteed in reconversion; but jobs not assured to workers, veterans, by Art Preis CIO publishes its first edition of Servicemens news Serving the greedy (cartoon) WLB squabble over procedure exposes real nature of board, by C. Thomas Big Business men chosen to direct reconversion plan Local CRDC branches active in campaign to free the 18 Steel wage demands buried in graveyard of grievances, by R. Bell "No compulsion" Proposed URW wage revision short of increase in cost of living, by Joe Andrews (Page 2) Class struggle of the workers in Japan Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Baruch plan aimed to pave way for Wall Street grab of billions (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Big Business representatives to direct reconversion plan (continued from page 1) WLB squabble exposes real nature of board (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the Army marches on, by Charles Jackson Why all labor must support our fight to free the 18 One of the eighteen (picture) Labor organizations and parties in Argentina, by A. Roland CIO publishes its first edition of Servicemens news (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Proletarian discipline in the revolutionary movement Steel demands buried in WLB wage graveyard (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Churchill speech Baruch plan Workers' Forum -- from England -- poll-tax Huge wartime increase in child labor exploitation Voices of Trotskyism speak out in Australia and Egypt Fascist cartel interests thrive under Allied care Prospects International Notes Kaiser yards turn out ships that fall apart ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. MAR. 11, 1944 (Page 1) General strike sweeps north Italy -- six million workers struggle against the Nazi occupation -- Stalinist and Socialist parties call off strike in south of Italy on order of Allies, by William F. Warde National speaking tour is scheduled by CRDC -- secretary to visit principal cities in three month itinerary; CIO shipbuilders' union president protests imprisonment of 18 Profiteers' progress (cartoon) Administration plans grab of Middle East oil fields Bulletin Murray sidetracks fight to scrap Little Steel formula, by C. Thomas How to pick "friends of labor" Army used against workers in municipal wage dispute, by Dan Roberts Stalinists acclaim Wall Street's Baruch Plan as labor's own program for the "post-war" world, by Art Preis (Page 2) Problems of women workers in war industry, by Ruth Johnson Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Murray sidetracks fight to scrap steel formula (continued from page 1) Stalinists acclaim Wall Street's plan as labor program (continued from page 1) "Militant' Army (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the only way out, by Charles Jackson General strike sweeps north Italy while Allies curb protest of workers in Naples (continued from page 1) CIO leader condemns jailing Nation-wide tour is scheduled by CRDC (continued from page 1) Poll.taxer Smith and Italy Canadian News Letter Pioneer Paragraphs: International character of the socialist movement Roosevelt plans grab of Arabian oil fields (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Soldier vote fraud UAW resolution Baruch plan Roosevelt uses Army in municipal wage dispute (continued from page 1) "Even-handed justice" under capitalist rule Workers' Bookshelf Wall Street prepares for war against labor unions International Notes OPA director admits huge growth of black market ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. MAR. 18, 1944 (Page 1) Fraternal body supports fight to free the 18 -- Reading Railroad union leaders join protest in labor's ranks against jailings Striking millions in Northern Italy brave Nazi terror, by Ralph Graham The Workers' Front (cartoon) Biggest British strike since 1926; Italian masses defy Nazi ultimatum -- English capitalist alarmed by display of miners' power -- Welsh workers lead struggle; ignore pleas of strike breaking Stalinist union heads, by Art Preis CRDC tour New political party launched at Michigan labor conference, by John Sanders Militant wins 1st round in its fight for mailing rights URW members fight against new Dalrymple expulsions Seniority and the draft The Stalinist bureaucrats and the policy of cooperation with Wall Street, by R. Bell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Highlights of the labor conference New party launched in Michigan (continued from page 1) Canadian New Letter Workmen's circle endorses campaign to free prisoners (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Militant wins mailing rights (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the preacher takes a back seat, by Charles Jackson What the immortal Paris Commune of 1871 means to the international working class, by J. A. The workers in power (cartoon) The crisis in Argentina and socialist struggle, by A. Roland Pioneer Paragraphs: Winning a popular majority for the ideas of socialism (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Britain and Italy No-strike pledge Military rule North Italian strikers brave the Nazi terror (continued from page 1) AFL head speaks out for "free enterprise" plan Biggest British strike since 1926 alarms capitalist class (continued from page 1) Army sells unused tools as "scrap" to companies International Notes Real aims of Roosevelt's oil deal in Middle East ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. MAR. 25, 1944 (Page 1) WLB upholds wage freezing formula -- rejects labor members plea to recommend wage revision -- unions led into a trap by labor fakers as Roosevelt shunts wage dispute to Congress, by R. Bell Novack starts national CRDC speaking tour Minneapolis trial judge orders SWP books destroyed Book-burning in Minneapolis (cartoon) Badoglio and king endorsed by Stalin, by James Cowan Carolina Bourbons still "lily-white" Pamphlet exposes race prejudice, barred from Army UAW members victims of the Ford Motor Co. Pucheu trial bares betrayal of France, by Ralph Graham Postal authorities remove restrictions on "Militant" (Page 2) Anti-union record of the War Labor Board, by Ruth Johnson Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Subscription campaign planned Wage freeze upheld by War Labor Board (continued from page 1) Los Angeles Marxist school drawing record attendance "Militant' Army (Page 3) In the Colonies, by Li Fu-Jen Labor must rally to free Kelly Postal, a gallant fighter framed by the bosses Canadian News Letter CIO unionists at Weirton Steel face company reign of terror 10 years ago in the Militant (Page 4) GPU gunman returns to Mexico War Refugee Board perpetrates hoax on Nazi victims, by Dan Shelton Union-busting campaign rousing workers' anger Stalin endorses Badoglio clique (continued from page 1) New issue of F. I. features article on Japan's economy Trial of Vichy traitor exposes false patriotism of capitalists (continued from page 1) Post Office censorship of "Militant" is discontinued (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the housing problem, by Charles Jackson Robert Minor "explains" why Stalinists support Wall St., by Ralph Graham "Business Week" recommends Stalinists as reliable finks Members of UAW are victimized by Ford Co. (continued from page 1) U.S. judge orders burning of books (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Mankind can progress only through new social system Army bars anti-race prejudice pamphlet (continued from page 1) (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Michigan party Irish neutrality Secret diplomacy Workers' Forum -- SWP protest -- "Life" retracts -- educate the seamen What veterans can expect from new "work director" Workers' Bookshelf Army officers promoted after shady tool deals International Notes WPB steel priority given for police tear gas guns ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. APR. 1, 1944 (Page 1) Michigan State CIO joins fight to free the 18 U.S. soldiers salute Nazi officers Civil war against Nazi-fascist rule sweeps north Italy, by Louis Bonn Hypnotized (cartoon) CIO bureaucrats initiate purge in auto, steel and rubber unions -- Ford workers demand action to rescind no-strike pledge -- victims of company provocation mount as labor heads join drive against militants, by R. Bell AFL-CIO wrangle in steel wage fight, by C. Thomas Browder and NAM Mass demonstrations and food riots are reported in Japan, by Li Fu-Jen Auto workers seek conference to end no-strike pledge 85,000 join second great strike of British miners Ohio Steel local opposes Murray (Page 2) Cause for increase in "shell shock' cases Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Drive for 3,000 subscriptions is launched by "the Militant" Food riots in Japan "Militant" Army (Page 3) Michigan conference marked a milestone in movement to establish a labor party, by John Saunders Hell -- ain't it? (cartoon) Canadian News Letter Second big strike hits British mines (continued from page 1) Atlantic Charter -- its record of fraud, by John G. Wright 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 4) Stalin extends personal invite to Chamber of Commerce leader, by Art Preis Michigan CIO supports 18 (photo) CIO council of Michigan joins fight to free the 18 (continued from page 1) Civil war rages in north Italy Flint union leader blasts R.J. Thomas Stalinists lecture FBI agent on the character of the war, by Harvey Brown On the "boredom" afflicting the Communist Party members, by Norman Daniels (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- a Negro labor leader at half-way house, by Charles Jackson The cause that passes through a prison Recognition of Badoglio and the game of power politics, by A. Roland Pioneer Paragraphs: How Lenin characterized imperialism and its wars Cleveland Steel local fights against Murray (continued from page 1) CIO heads attempt to purge militants (continued from page 1) (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Hillman's politics Baruch plan Veterans and labor State Department plans French "Badoglio" deal, by Ralph Graham Arabian oil deal termed "imperialist adventure" AFL-CIO in sham battle over policy in WLB wage dispute (continued from page 1) Capitalist press supplies all labor news for Army International Notes Army "Scottsboro" case revealed by the NAACP ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. APR. 8, 1944 (Page 1) Union proves need for wage increase, by Joseph Keller Cost-plus hogs WLB steel panel hears facts on low wages, super-profits -- steel barons grab gigantic war loot Amending the "four freedoms" (cartoon) Drive to conscript labor renewed -- manpower shortage created to screen reactionary plot -- Roosevelt spurs campaign for labor draft as union heads maintain silence on issue, by C. Thomas CRDC launches campaign for 10,000 signatures by July 1 DeLorenzo indicted Stop plot to rehabilitate GPU assassin Siqueiros in the US! Briggs local calls for revocation of no-strike pledge Flint CIO active in new Michigan party (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Campaign for 3,000 new "Militant" readers off to a flying start Scoreboard San Francisco Carmen given run-around in wage dispute, by Robert Chester Steel barons grab huge war profits (continued from page 1) Steel union proves workers receiving inadequate wages (continued from page 1) Rescind no-strike pledge (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Trotskyists in Italy issue call for socialist struggle -- denounce the betrayals by the Second and Third International; summon masses to fight for socialist United States of Europe Kremlin makes plans to knife Italian revolution, by James Cowan Churchill vote reveals growth of social crisis, by Ralph Graham British strike wave spreads as workers defy repression, by Louis Bonn German Communists (Page 4) Seventeenth anniversary of Chinese revolution recalls role of Chiang Kai- Shek as executioner of the masses, by Li Fu-jen Canadian News Letter (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the role of the Stalinists, by Charles Jackson CRDC begins campaign for 10,000 signatures (continued from page 1) Flint militants active in New Michigan party (continued from page 1) Drive to conscript labor is renewed by administration (continued from page 1) Profits first Stop whitewash of assassin Siqueiros! (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: Sources of strength which sustain Marxist movement (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The ALP primary 3,000 new readers Workers' Forum -- steel convention -- Negro struggle -- returning soldiers Vast food stores withheld to create scarcity prices Treasury official calls contract agents "thieves" International Notes Miners journal exposes operators' propaganda ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. APR. 15, 1944 (Page 1) Roosevelt upholds the wage freeze -- new hold-the-line fiat spells out end of WLB stage-play, by R. Bell Churchill opens attack on British Trotskyists -- Scotland Yard raids headquarters; seeks to place blame for the strikes on "agitators," by Art Preis CIO textile union backs fight to free the 18 "Elementary, Watson -- Trotskyist agitators!" (cartoon) Seamen's bonus cut; profits skyrocket, by Jack Cade Bulletin Goebbels and the British strikes Senator Bilbo gets in trim for his poll tax filibuster, by Henry Jordan Akron rubber local expels URW president Dalrymple Southern Bourbons defy Supreme Court rules against "lily-white" primaries, by Joseph Keller (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches report good results in drive for 3000 new subscribers CIO textile union supports fight to free the eighteen (continued from page 1) Wage freeze upheld by administration (continued from page 1) Akron rubber local expels URW president Dalrymple (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Restless and angry steel workers assail low pay and rotten conditions, want to "do what the miners did," by Theodore Kovalesky Dangerous work (photo) Novack speaks at CRDC mass meeting in Detroit, Chicago The costs of war New allied pal The sordid living conditions in the army towns of today, by Miriam Carter [No headline] (photo) (Page 4) Churchill opens attacks against the Trotskyists (continued from page 1) Socialist Appeal (picture) Seamen's bonus is cut as profits skyrocket (continued from page 1) England's policy for Palestine, by Dan Shelton Stalinists complete plans to scuttle Farmer-Labor Party (Page 5) Bilbo gets in trim to lead Senate filibuster against anti-poll tax bill (continued from page 1) The "Gimme Boys" and war profits Rising scale of wages is answer to inflation, by C. Thomas Southern Bourbons defy court ruling (continued from page 1) Kravchenko's break with the Kremlin, by John G. Wright No effort made to track killers of Carlo Tresca Pioneer Paragraphs: "Our party alone did not betray, did not sell out" 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The WLB hearings Forced labor No-strike pledge Workers' Forum -- militant action -- freedom from want -- free enterprise -- Italian communists Maritime commission hands fat profits to shipowners Grade-labeling opposed by big food profiteers International Notes Defective Wright engines sold to Army Air Corps ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. APR. 22, 1944 (Page 1) CIO strikers fight ward's open shop -- WLB fails to enforce ruling against mail order company -- Chicago walkout is first strike during war to be authorized by any CIO international CIO and AFL locals demand president pardon the eighteen U.S. Big Business sees more strikes ahead in England Montgomery Ward strike scene (photo) The De Gaulle clique and its plan for a capitalist France Punishment for Hitler Akron CIO backs fight of the URW militants Ickes scheme aims to shield plunder of public wealth, by R. Bell Toledo auto barons launch attack on union militants Ohio Steel local is opposed to receiver (Page 2) Signficance of the UAW local elections, by E. Henry Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Reading, Allentown set pace in "Militant" subscription drive Scoreboard Ohio Steel local is opposed to receiver (continued from page 1) See more strikes ahead in England (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) DeLorenzo tells "Militant" his indictment is part of drive to smash Brewster union, by Art Preis Ickes plan aims to shield plunder of public wealth (continued from page 1) DeLorenzo and the Minneapolis case, an Editorial Escalator clause in all contracts is only effective wage policy for labor, by C. Thomas (Page 4) Free speech and the fight against fascism Toledo auto barons launch attack on union militants (continued from page 1) In the Colonies, by Li Fu-Jen Capitalist rulers busy making preparation for another war, by Harvey Brown (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- significance of the Supreme Court decision, by Charles Jackson Stalinists to the rescue! (cartoon) The De Gaullist plans for a capitalist France (continued from page 1) Stalinists rush to aid bankrupt Badoglio rule, by Ralph Graham Akron CIO backs URW militants (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: The Trotskyist Party is a party of 100 percenters (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: War aims Balkan federation 5,000 Chicago strikers fight Montgomery Ward's open shop (continued from page 1) Knox spills the beans about Arabia oil deal Workers' Forum -- Cramp ship local elections -- federal ship workers fight WLB award Profiteers line pockets in name of "Sweet Charity" Sick soldiers face ouster from Palm Beach hospital International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. APR. 29, 1944 (Page 1) May Day manifesto of the Socialist Workers Party Poll-taxers battle to retain "white supremacy" -- Southern Bourbons mobilize to defy U.S. Supreme Court -- vow violent resistance to anti-poll tax bill and ruling against "white primaries," by Joseph Keller May Day 1944 (cartoon) Goodrich URW local backs fight to free the eighteen Industrial accidents Akron local will continue to fight against Dalrymple Murray supports "wage stabilization" as employers lobby to lift price lid (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches ahead of daily quotas in "Militant" subscription drive Scoreboard CIO head favors "wage stabilization" Rubber locals to continue struggle against Dalrymple (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) May Day celebrations and demonstrations in Europe and the United States in the period of the First World War, by Art Preis Greetings from Natalia Trotsky to the imprisoned eighteen Stalinists cement union of Minnesota FLP and Democrats Toledo unionists denounce executive board resolution (Page 4) Socialist Workers Party May Day manifesto (continued from page 1) Trotskyist May Day marchers (photo) Articles on Italy, Japan featured in April F. I. (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- why the Negro struggle, by Charles Jackson Poll taxers fight to keep "white supremacy" (continued from page 1) Haymarket demonstration scene (photo) Akron union urges pardon for the 18 (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: Why labor must fight for a sliding scale of wages (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Ward strike Stalinists Britain's empire Novack addresses mass meeting in Northwest Government approves big salary boosts for bosses Administration conceals figures on war profits International Notes FBI will save them from "Reds," Hoover tells DAR ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. MAY 6, 1944 (Page 1) Novack on CRDC tour addresses labor meetings UAW local makes company rehire committeemen, by B. Summers Begging for a ride (cartoon) Big Business opens offensive on union maintenance-of-membership -- Avery flouts administration in order to force showdown -- Roosevelt acts in Montgomery Ward case to uphold waning prestige of Labor Board, by Joseph Keller Top CIO officials dominate political action conference United party launched by British Trotskyists, Special to The Militant SWP progress is reported at Los Angeles conference GPU plots prison break for murderer of Trotsky (Page 2) Warsaw Ghetto anti-Nazi uprising of labor, by Art Preis Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller First thousand new "Militant" subscribers obtained in drive Scoreboard Report of progress by SWP conference (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) How Badoglio regime was "democratized" by Stalinists, Social Democrats, Liberals, by Ralph Graham His majesties [sic] new ministers (cartoon) SWP branches hold May Day celebrations Post-war plan of the AFL bureaucrats, by Norman Daniels (Page 4) The fusion resolution of English Trotskyists English Trotskyist leader at press interview (photo) American labor needs its own political party, by C. Thomas Workers' Forum -- the British Trotskyists -- Brewster local -- likes "Militant" -- Salvemini -- shocking expressions Novack addresses Seattle meetings (continued from page 1) Rescind the no-strike pledge, by Francis Palmer (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Charles Jackson Wall St. opens attack on unions (continued from page 1) Briggs local calls for a strike vote Flint UAW urges labor to organize own party, by Policy Committee, Chevrolet Plant 3, Local 659, UAW CIO Flint UAW local forces company retreat (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Leon Trotsky's position on the defense of the USSR Escape plotted for killer of Trotsky (continued from page 1) Top officials dominate Michigan CIO conference (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: On pacifism Free speech May Day Workers' Bookshelf California farm workers face anti-labor terror Trotskyists unite in England (continued from page 1) Corporations want to keep profits secret from OPA International Notes The "modern brand" of American Imperialism ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. MAY 13, 1944 (Page 1) Novack, Billings speak for CRDC in California The "little straitjacket" formula (cartoon) Steel delegates throng convention -- Murray tries to sidetrack fight for 17c. hourly raise -- officers' report whitewashes Roosevelt; reaffirms support of wage stabilization, by Art Preis Bulletin New Jersey strike teaches lesson of government's role Canadian auto workers fight Ford's union-busting drive New Stalinist revelations on origins of May Day Trotskyism and the European revolution, by the Editors Senate grants billions to Wall Street; rejects demand for demobilization pay, by R. Bell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches reach half-way mark in "Militant" subscription campaign Labor Party opponents whine that "now is not the time" Delegates throng steel convention (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Scoreboard (Page 3) Washington trial of the fascists, an Editorial 1939 anti-fascist demonstration (picture) What is fascism and how to organize the struggle against it, by Leon Trotsky (Page 4) Greek navy men mutiny against exiled monarch, by Ralph Graham British 1926 strike scene (photo) Great British general strike recalled by recent walkout of the coal miners, by James Cowan Michigan Democrats snare UAW leaders, by Ernest A. Prieur Trotsky's book on Stalin buried by State Dept. order Farm capitalists lead persecution of Nisei, by C. Roberts Frederick Wakeman (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- government policy on racial equality, by Charles Jackson Warren K. Billings calls on all workers for united action to free the eighteen 10 Years Ago in The Militant Shipyard workers reject wage plan Pioneer Paragraphs: On the struggle against imperialism and its wars Novack, Billings speak for CRDC in California (continued from page 1) SWP branches hold meetings in celebration of May Day Billions handed to Wall Street firms (continued from page 1) Canadian workers fight Ford drive (continued from page 1) (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Auto strikes Forced labor 3000 new readers Workers' Bookshelf Letter from V. R. Dunne to Kelly Postal Crimes of Big Business to be hidden for duration International Notes Match trust conspiracy bared in new cartel suit Wall Street barons grab synthetic quinine patent ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. MAY 20, 1944 (Page 1) The convention to "liquidate" the C.P. Avery's homecoming (cartoon) Brewster CIO union leaders join CRDC Ward workers left holding the bag -- Avery asserts CIO victory "does not mean a thing" Steel union delegates flay no-strike pledge, by Art Preis Novack speaks at West Coast affair War profits Local asks end of no-strike policy Senate sham battle wages over anti-poll tax bill, by R. Bell Four British Trotskyists arrested by Churchill government in frameup drive (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Second thousand new "Militant" readers obtained in campaign Scoreboard Brewster CIO union leaders join CRDC (continued from page 1) Senators wage sham battle over anti-poll tax bill (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Four British Trotskyists arrested on frameup charges as Churchill intensifies drive to crush labor upsurge (continued from page 1) Anglo-American alliance torn by inner conflict, by James Cowan Two party system designed to maintain capitalists political control over labor, by C. Thomas (Page 4) Steel union delegates flay no-strike policy Scene at Cleveland convention of CIO steel union (photo) In the Colonies, by Li Fu-Jen (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- W. White: Negro fighter or Nero fiddler? by Charles Jackson How 7 aircraft corporations increased profits and officers' salaries (graphic) Ship crackups due to profiteering practices, by Arthur Sharon The "liquidation" of the American Communist Party (continued from page 1) MCF petitions for a place on ballot Shop-Talks on socialism, by V. Pioneer Paragraphs: Capitalist class can no longer tolerate democracy 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: CIO political action Stalin's accomplices Franco deal Workers' Bookshelf Allied and Axis bankers still do business as usual Montgomery Ward workers are left holding the bag (continued from page 1) Canadian workers protest release of two fascists International Notes Corporation "farmers" attempt new land-grab ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. MAY 27, 1944 (Page 1) CRDC schedules big meeting in N.Y. for the 18 -- prominent union leaders will address rally to be held at the Hotel Diplomat on June 8 Pattern of peace Foremen in Detroit strike to achieve union recognition, by Jeanette Lane Wall Street's new contingent (cartoon) Roosevelt uses plant "seizures" as screen for anti-labor drive -- Army takes over only after workers set up picket lines -- government machinery mobilized to break strikes in the interests of Big Business, by C. Thomas "Unanimous" convention places seal on dissolution of C.P. Kelly Postal wins parole from state board, Minnesota Stalinist strike breakers help Avery against Ward workers, by R. Bell Appeal by assassin of Trotsky denied by court in Mexico Our Greek martyrs (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches near goal of 3000 new "Militant" readers far ahead of campaign deadline "Seizures" are screen for anti-labor drive (continued from page 1) Worthington Steel workers strike as grievances pile up Foremen's strike (continued from page 1) Mack Co. strikers protest War Labor Board's stalling "Militant" Army Scoreboard (Page 3) The fraud of government "trust-busting," by Miriam Carter 4th anniversary of the murder of Robert Harte in the May 1940 GPU assault against Trotsky Working conditions in rubber industry, by Theodore Kovalesky Dissolution of C.P. voted at convention (continued from page 1) (Page 4) William Haywood -- a soldier to the very end -- homage to a great working class fighter, by James P. Cannon Cartel swindlers never sleep, by Ralph Graham (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- Walter White's "fight" against Jim Crow -- on the poll tax, by Charles Jackson Economic rivalries within the Anglo-American war coalition, by James Cowan 10 Years Ago in The Militant Stalinist strikebreakers help Avery against Ward workers Shop-Talks on Socialism, by V. Pioneer Paragraphs: Theory plays a decisive role in political action (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: English Trotskyists Poll tax CIO in politics L.A. unions back CRDC Senate labor committee reveals living cost rise Workers' Bookshelf Big Oil companies control petroleum administration International Notes What OPA tried to hide about food trust profits ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. JUNE 3, 1944 (Page 1) Leading unionist will speak at rally for 18 -- Baldanzi, Wolchok and De Lorenzo to address CRDC mass meeting in behalf of imprisoned Trotskyists, in N.Y.C. June 8 "Kindly words about Spain" (cartoon) UAW head attacks union militants -- R.J. Thomas statement gives aid to anti-labor offensive -- Big Business press jubilantly hails blast against workers who fight to defend union, by C. Thomas ILGWU leaders back fight to free 18 General strikes in Paraguay crushed by military terror Unionism upheld by war veterans Churchill assails Trotskyism, extols Stalin and aids Franco, by Ralph Graham British brass-hats jail soldier for Trotskyist views 50,000 Northwest lumbermen strike for pay increase True role and "destiny" of Norman Thomas and his party, by Norman Daniels Roosevelt's drive for forced labor, by R. Bell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller SWP branches top 3,000 quota in "Militant" subscription drive Scoreboard Churchill's "kindly words" for Franco (continued from page 1) R.J. Thomas statement gives aid to anti-labor offensive (continued from page 1) Wall St. flunkey "Militant" Army An opinion on R. J. Thomas A correction (Page 3) Prominent trade union leaders to speak at mass rally in New York, June 8, to aid CRDC fight to free the 18 (continued from page 1) Labor press reflects growing support for the imprisoned 18 Partial list of unions backing CRDC campaign Strikebreaker Harry Bridges (Page 4) Norman Thomas -- his true role and "destiny" (continued from page 1) Ford Canada local in WLB run around, by Stephen White Paraguay general strike is crushed by military terror (continued from page 1) 7th anniversary of Chicago Memorial Day massacre during 1937 Little Steel strike 50,000 join lumber strike (continued from page 1) Bulletin (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the skepticism of Mr. Schuyler, by Charles Jackson Wall Street's scheme to grab world-wide air line monopoly, by James Cowan 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: The historic 1934 strikes in Minneapolis and Toledo Roosevelt continued drive to institute forced labor (continued from page 1) Cannon analyzes 1934 Minn. strikes in F. I. British soldier imprisoned for his Trotskyist views (continued from page 1) One of the disputes at Teheran (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: No-strike pledge 3,149 new readers Three birthdays Trying to halt cartel menace with mere words "War emergency" is pretext for child labor exploitation, by Ruth Johnson Why workers cannot buy needed cheap clothing International Notes International bankers never skip a dividend ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. JUNE 10, 1944 (Page 1) British Trotskyists will go on trial this month -- labor unions denounce arrests as workers rally to support broad defense committee, by Ralph Graham Roosevelt order paves way for forced labor Strikes reveal mounting discontent -- workers angered against Roosevelt arbitration set-up -- WLB is graveyard of labor grievances, by C. Thomas Champions of "free enterprise" at work (cartoon) UTSE-CIO urges release of the 18 Seaman nails Bridges Bridges and the Stalinists -- permanent strikebreakers, by Harvey Brown New Auto-Lite union heads prove no better than old, by M. Ingersoll WLB and its role flayed by official of machinists union in San Francisco, by R. Chester (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller 3,634 new "Militant" subscribers obtained; four weeks still to go Scoreboard Labor discontent shown by strikes (continued from page 1) Decree paves way for forced labor (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army New Auto-Lite union heads prove no better than old (continued from page 1) (Page 3) Brewster "sit-in" gave warning to American workers that they must prepare to resist mass unemployment, by Art Preis Scene at Brewster "sit-in" Bridges knifes his union by permanent no-strike pledge WLB and its role flayed by official of machinists union in San Francisco (continued from page 1) (Page 4) An eyewitness looks at Italy under the AMG Anti-capitalist demonstration in Naples (photo) Stalinists in Greece back monarchist rule, by Ralph Graham Imperialist "liberation' has brought Italians more woes, by James Cowan Arrested in Algeria Prince Umberto -- new tool of monarchist dictatorship, by J.C. (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- Mr. Rockefeller and his Negro colleges, by Charles Jackson Unconditional pardon of the 18 demanded by Brewster-CIO leader in radio speech Tobin "explains" his frameup role Bridges, Browder and Co.: permanent strikebreakers (continued from page 1) Allied plans for Europe, an Editorial 10 Years Ago in The Militant UTSE-CIO backs fight to free 18 (continued from page 1) (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The Liberal Party CIO political action U.S. Supreme Court Workers back defense of British Trotskyists (continued from page 1) Concentration camps for workers in Aleutians Bankhead amendment to boost clothing prices International Notes Trying to get out from under the poll tax issue ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. JUNE 17, 1944 (Page 1) GPU terrorist drive launched on Trotskyists -- international slander and lynch-incitation campaign is aimed at all militant workers Union leaders call for freedom of the 18 at N.Y. mass meeting -- ILGWU Boston convention unanimously demands pardon -- CIO speakers denounce Stalinist attempts to sabotage fight for framed Trotskyists, by Art Preis Bulletin Badoglio cabinet collapses under Italian mass pressure, by James Cowan War profits Canada Stalinists for money control by bank oligarchs Avery heads open shop drive of Big Business, by R. Bell War profiteers lobby to lift price lid as invasion distracts peoples' attention, by C. Thomas (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller "Militant" drive nets 723 more subs; total now stands at 4357 Scoreboard In Memoriam Letter from a steel worker to his son in the service, by Theodore Kovalesky "Militant" Army (Page 3) More than 200 organizations back campaign to free the 18 imprisoned Trotskyists, Novack tells mass meeting Free the 18! (picture) Avery heads Wall Street drive for the open shop (continued from page 1) Mexico's Sinarquistas -- the advance guards of clerical-landlord reaction, by A. Roland (Page 4) Union leaders issue call for freedom of the eighteen at N.Y. mass meeting Speech of De Lorenzo Italian partisan action (photo) Cabinet of Badoglio thrown into discard [sic] (continued from page 1) Messages from the prisoners Crosswaith sends message of solidarity Mass meeting telegram UAW leader backs fight Nelson backs fight to free the 18 Message from James T. Farrell (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- segregation in industry, by Charles Jackson Johnston speech annoys Browder gang, by Art Preis A good joke on Earl Browder (cartoon) Shop-Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Profiteers lift price lid; invasion diverts attention (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The invasion Norman Thomas Forced labor Stalinist terror drive opened on Trotskyists (continued from page 1) The case of William Batt and SKF trade with Nazis Canada Stalinists back big bankers (continued from page 1) Getting an "inside track" to government gravy bowl International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. JUNE 24, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinists intensify anti-Trotskyist slander drive -- "Daily Worker" forms a red-baiters united from with Tobin, Anderson, H. W. Smith, by Art Preis Unions pledge aid to the 18 at CRDC meetings in East A fascist faces the wrath of Italian workers (photo) Roosevelt discloses real war aims -- wants 3-power military alliance dominated by U.S. -- to police world for American capitalists, by Ralph Graham SWP issues appeal for $1000 solidarity fund -- workers asked to express solidarity with British Trotskyists now facing capitalist persecution in Churchill's frame-up trial Anti-fascists are suppressed in Rome under rule of allies, by Louis Bonn Nail Harry Bridges CRDC exposes Supreme Court stand in recent rulings on free speech cases (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller SWP branches hit 5000 mark in "Militant" subscription campaign Scoreboard Roosevelt reveals Wall St. War aims (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Allied officials in Rome suppress the anti-fascists (continued from page 1) Hunting down fascists in Rome (photo) "Post-war plans" and the Brewster shutdown, by C. Thomas Rome fascist at bay (photo) Three years of Red Army's heroic and epic struggles, by James Cowan ILGWU convention demands probe of Tresca murder (Page 4) An eyewitness reporter describes effects of British rule in India, by John Stevenson Typical street scene in India (photo) Notebook of an Agitator -- the tribe of the Philistines Workers' Forum -- Bridges booed -- more on Bridges -- about Bill Haywood A correction (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- Roosevelt's Jim Crow mandate, by Charles Jackson Stalinists intensify slander drive (continued from page 1) Trying to block the road (cartoon) Shop-Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Supreme Court hit for its stand in free speech cases (continued from page 1) Unionist says labor should prepare now, by Francis R. Palmer Pioneer Paragraphs: The socialist program can win over the middle class 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: U.S. Supreme Court War aims CIO political action Class justice (cartoon) Southern town officials unloose Jim-Crow terror Unions pledge aid to the 18 at CRDC rallies in the East (continued from page 1) Capitalist courts go easy on Big Business criminals International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. JULY 1, 1944 (Page 1) Cutbacks raise the specter of new Depression -- labor spokesman foresees unemployment of 15 to 19 million workers in "postwar" era, by Harvey Brown Tory democracy: Freedom for a fascist, jail for Trotskyists! (cartoon) Four British Trotskyist leaders are railroaded to jail by London court -- class bias pervades trial of four fighters for socialism -- defendants bravely uphold their socialist principles, exhort comrades to build party, by Cable to the Militant Congress acclaims mangled version of price control, by R. Bell New labor and progressive support rallies to the 18 "Brave new world" Lyttelton "error" embarrasses the Allied coalition Labor solidarity, by the Editors Tories lie about India famine toll "Liberating" Italy's farmers, by James Cowan (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches near goal of 6000 new readers in "the Militant" subscription campaign Scoreboard Roosevelt's plant seizures are a strikebreaking device, by Art Preis Cutbacks produce depression fear (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Lyttelton "error" embarrasses Allies (continued from page 1) (Page 3) Wall Street plutocrats control nation's press, by Ralph Graham The lie machine (cartoon) Four British Trotskyists convicted in trial under notorious anti-union law (continued from page 1) SWP appeal for solidarity fund gets quick response Who are the 4 Trotskyists jailed by Churchill-Bevin? (Page 4) In the Colonies, by Li Fu-Jen Why the American workers must have their own Labor Party to defend class interests, by Vincent R. Dunne Stalinists attempt to extend slander campaign into unions, by Art Preis Tresca case "neglect" draws labor protests (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- mutiny and no bounty, by Charles Jackson Congressmen happy over new price control act (continued from page 1) More progressive and labor support rallies to the 18 (continued from page 1) Shop-Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey AP uses anonymous letter as vile anti-labor smear June F. T. features timely articles on England, U.S. Pioneer Paragraphs: Proletarian revolutionary party is inescapable need 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Labor solidarity (continued from page 1) Class justice WLB merry-go-round (cartoon) Roosevelt's "solution" for the refugee problem Workers' Forum -- incentive pay -- Supreme Court House steamrollers bill aiding insurance racket International Notes Why no one "understands" BLS living cost figures ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. JULY 8, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinist gangs break up two Quaker meetings -- over 100 mobsters stage vigilante attacks on Seattle forums of the American Friends, Special to the Militant CRDC petitions to free eighteen signed by 9,000 Pawns of Wall Street (cartoon) G.O.P. pushes Wall Street program -- same policies as Roosevelt's advanced on all key issues -- Big Business interests back Dewey in order to bolster the capitalist two-party system, by Art Preis Roosevelt puts signature on mangled "price control" bill, by Joseph Keller Shameful betrayal, an Editorial Uruguayan Trotskyists assailed by reaction, Special to the Militant Trial of 4 British Trotskyists nailed as frame-up plot, by Cable to the Militant No-strike pledge will be key issue before Michigan CIO, by John Saunders (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller 7,400 readers gained in drive for new "Militant" subscribers Scoreboard Republicans push same Wall Street program as Roosevelt (continued from page 1) Roosevelt signs act paving way for steep price rises (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Insurrection flares in Denmark as workers give battle to Nazi oppressors; Copenhagen paralyzed by strikes -- workers demand removal of military police lifting of curfew, "no reprisal" pledge, by James Cowan Insurrection scene in Copenhagen (photo) No-strike pledge is key issue for Michigan CIO (continued from page 1) New NMU Hall -- facade to hide union retreat, by Richard Kirk Canadian News Letter -- the CCF Victory Trial of British Trotskyists branded as a frame-up plot (continued from page 1) (Page 4) British youths made pit serfs in Bevin scheme, by Ralph Graham Churchill-Bevin: serf-herders (cartoon) Shop-Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey CRDC petitions to free eighteen signed by 9,000 (continued from page 1) Stalinists mobsters in Seattle break up forum meetings sponsored by Quakers (continued from page 1) Trotskyists under attack by Uruguay reactionaries (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the Negro voters speak, by Charles Jackson China's 7-year fight for liberty, by Li Fu-jen Organizing the guerrillas (picture) Officials OK child labor -- so long as it's all "legal," by Ruth Johnson Remove Bridges Ship crew strike gets fast action 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: Proletarian morals serve social revolutionary need (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The Lynn case Yugoslavia Workers' Forum -- Cramp contract -- Michigan CIO political action -- Brewster sit-in -- a reply U.S. senators applaud fascist-like rantings Congress aids canners in $100,000,000 price-gouge International Notes Shipyard steal exposed before House hearings ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. JULY 15, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinist gang steps up red baiting campaign -- Tobin receives Stalinist inspiration in his drive against the Minneapolis prisoners, by Fred Robinson Over 10,500 sign pardon petitions to free the 18 The Allied monetary conference (cartoon) U.S.-British capitalists clash at monetary stabilization parley -- conference unable to curb the profit-hungry bankers -- American delegate describes conference as a "struggle for power" between the Allies, by Ralph Graham Landlord-capitalists rule in Rumania preserved by Stalin, by James Cowan 4 million jobless Canadian fascist movement gets Big Business support Denmark strikers force concessions from Nazi rulers Planning for an economy of scarcity under the "free enterprise" systems, by R. Bell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller "Militant" subscription campaign surpasses quota by 253 percent Canadian fascist movement gets Big Business support (continued from page 1) Capitalist powers clash on fund quotas, gold standard (continued from page 1) Scoreboard "Militant" Army (Page 3) Class division of society and the need for building an independent Labor Party, by C. Thomas Election scene in Georgia (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Toledo union official ducks pertinent issue, by Harvey Brown Sinarquism: An experiment in fascism; its reactionary role and aims defined, by A. Roland (Page 4) CRDC report embraces 3 years of struggle Minneapolis prisoners' last speeches Over 10,500 sign pardon petitions to free the 18 (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- answering a liberal, by Charles Jackson Stalinists continue anti-Trotskyist drive (continued from page 1) Browder's diet Stalinist goons (cartoon) Stalinists approve NY city sales tax Rumania reaction upheld by Kremlin (continued from page 1) Planning for scarcity under a "free enterprise" system (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Only the working class of Europe will end Hitlerism What capitalism means to toil-worn workers, by Theodore Kovalesky 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Cutbacks 7,614 new readers Workers' Forum -- Massachusetts CIO convention -- Allies and India -- MCF convention -- a correction Doctored statistics used to justify wage freeze Negroes denied ballots in Georgia primaries International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. JULY 22, 1944 (Page 1) Delegation to ask pardon for imprisoned 18 -- over 10,000 signatures obtained on pardon petitions to be presented to the president Political crisis in Italy heralds fall of Bonomi cabinet, by Ralph Graham Facing the eruption (cartoon) Michigan CIO argues no-strike issue -- revolt against pledge wins support of union militants -- rank and file leadership forged in midst of convention fight with top power cliques, by John Saunders Bulletin Wallace sees vista of U.S. domination in new Pacific era, by James Cowan Land grab offers preview of government "post-war" plans, by R. Bell British Trotskyists go to prison, greet comrades throughout world Tasks and prospects of the Italian revolution, by the Editors Seattle union levels rebuke at Stalinists for free speech (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Solidarity fund passes half-way mark as British Trotskyist leaders enter prison CRDC to present pardon plea (continued from page 1) What the government owns (graphic) Land grab offers view of "post-war" planning (continued from page 1) UAW officials are accused of fostering shady deal, Special to the Militant "Militant" Army Los Angeles plans memorial meeting (Page 3) One year of revolutionary struggle in Italy, by Art Preis Hunting down the fascists in Rome A liberal voices capitalist fear of socialist revolution, by Henry Jordan Revolutionary tasks and prospects for Italy's proletariat in their struggle for liberation (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Stalin deals harsh blows to Soviet women, by Ruth Johnson Rudolf Klement; a martyr of the 4th International, by Janet Norris Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Case in point British IOU's Severe crisis hits Bonomi government as Italian masses exercise pressure (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the Chicago NAACP conference, by Charles Jackson Union militants at Michigan CIO convention lead fight to rescind the no-strike pledge (continued from page 1) U.S. domination is seen by Wallace (continued from page 1) Diary of a steel worker, by Theodore Kovalesky 10 Years Ago in the Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: The main fighting slogan for the European workers (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: No-strike pledge Civil liberties Workers' Forum -- on India -- English Trotskyists -- Allied rule in Italy -- Negro soldier murdered The Standard Oil-Nazi patents cartel deals Draftee health records reveal depression toll International Notes Wall Street banks make record-breaking profits ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. JULY 29, 1944 (Page 1) UAW president supports fight to free the 18 -- Thomas letter states reasons why labor should back the imprisoned Trotskyists Easily satisfied Allies reveal plan for strangling the German revolt, by Ralph Graham He'll finish them both (cartoon) Mortal crisis strikes crumbling Nazi regime -- Germany stands on brink of mass revolutionary upsurge -- Junker officer caste makes desperate bid to salvage its power by deal with Allies, by William F. Warde Democratic Party convention furthers Big Business aims, by Art Preis How workers can fight peril of unemployment, by R. Bell Fall of Togo gov't shows sharpening of crisis in Japan, by Li Fu-Jen Stalinist hooligan assault denounced in Washington AFL convention motion (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Trial shows British Trotskyists were sent to jail because of their socialist views In Trotsky's day R. J. Thomas states support for imprisoned Trotskyists (continued from page 1) Workers can fight no-work peril (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Bonus army: March of the "Heroes of 1917," by Felix Morrow British soldiers' Parliament causes worry to brass hats Hillman's primer for practical politicians: A poor substitute for independent labor program, by C. Thomas 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 4) Democrats further aims of Big Business Fall of Tojo gov't shows sharpening of crisis in Japan (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Employment of women in industry and what it means for the working class, by Antoinette Konikow "Peace-loving profiteers!" CIO heads at convention (photo) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the NAACP and politics -- sidelights, by Charles Jackson Mortal crisis convulses the Hitler regime; revolutionary upsurge impends in Germany (continued from page 1) Letter from a steelworker to his son in the service, by Theodore Kovalesky Imperialist bandits scheming to destroy German revolution (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: The proletarian revolution drives forward to victory (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: MCF policy Empty promises Workers' Forum -- killed in action -- winning grievances -- lively forum -- likes Kovalesky -- Canada 66 who died in mine fire were murdered for profit Corporation war profits reach new high levels Capitalists figure out a new way to chisel International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. AUG. 5, 1944 (Page 1) Delegation will present pardon plea for the 18 -- unions, Negro and fraternal groups back pardon appeal for 18 "gag" law prisoners Revolutionary ideas cannot be killed! Steel wage demand kicked around by WLB for 7 months, by C. Thomas Hitler's "great future" (cartoon) Briggs auto local in protest strike over downgrading, by John Saunders Nazi crisis deepens as Red Army plunges toward Germany's border -- desperate measures decreed by Hitler to bolster regime -- rumbling of mass unrest heralds approach of working class resurgence in Germany, by William F. Warde Dangers and tasks facing the workers of Poland, by the Editors AMG disarms Italian anti-fascist fighters, by Harry Martell Clenched fists Thirty-hour week slogan advanced as labor's answer to unemployment threat, by R. Bell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Delegation will present pardon demand; over 2,000,000 back plea to free the 18 Jailed British Trotskyists issue party building call "Militant" Army Mexican Stalinists renew anti-Trotskyist campaign Soldier fighting on Anzio Beach-head protest imprisonment of Trotskyists Latest F. I. celebrates 10 years of publication (Page 3) How the German Revolution of 1918 began, by Ruth Johnson Confessions of a drone -- what a press magnate once thought of himself, by Ralph Graham The Allied military government plan to preserve decayed capitalist order, by Lydia Bennett Pioneer Paragraphs: 4th International stands on principles of Marxism (Page 4) Do the two capitalist parties really differ? To the editors of the Militant "I stand on my record" (cartoon) Tobin spreads more slander against framed Trotskyists (Page 5) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Crisis of Hitler regime deepens as Soviet armies plunge toward boundary of Germany Diary of a steel worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Corporate profits (graph) Briggs auto local in protest strike (continued from page 1) AMG disarms the Italian anti-fascist partisans (continued from page 1) UAW purge backfires 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Political action Imperialist wars Peace by force Workers' Forum -- bosses' column -- the "Deep South" -- PAC politics -- A financial editor sees rosy future -- for bosses NAM uses trick method to conceal profiteering International Notes Immigration laws based on Nazi-like race code ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. AUG. 12, 1944 (Page 1) Company inspires anti-Negro strike -- Philadelphia walkout aims to smash CIO transport union -- company union leaders head Jim Crow move to split labor unity by inciting hatred, by Art Preis Petitions to pardon 18 presented to president -- Trotskyist prisoners reaffirm their revolutionary principles; over 2,000,000 workers support CRDC petition to release the 18 Wall Street's reconversion plan (cartoon) Boss aims Hitlerites reveal crisis penetrates deep in Nazi rule New Michigan party launched by constitutional convention, by John Saunders Churchill shows fear of impending revolts, by William F. Warde Bridges won't help WLB chairman upholds wage freezing policy, by Art Preis Senators haggle over relief plan for unemployed workers (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Pardon petition for eighteen Trotskyists presented to president by CRDC secretary (continued from page 1) Fund to aid Trotskyists in Britain passes $1000 goal Reading unionists create committee for Labor Party "Militant" Army Chicago meeting supports 4 jailed British workers (Page 3) Friedrich Engels -- co-founder of Marxism Testifying against wage freeze (photo) Wage freezing policy upheld by War Labor Board chairman Capitalist rivalry in Latin America mirrored by development in Mexico, by A. Roland Hitlerites admit crisis penetrates Nazi ranks (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Bosses fear threat to political monopoly involved in labor's independent action Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey America's university system: A vested interest of Big Business, by Miriam Carter Michigan Party launched by state founding convention (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- salutary support, by Charles Jackson Transit company inspires anti-Negro strike; employers accused of fomenting race hatred (continued from page 1) Secret diplomacy (cartoon) 10 Years Ago in The Militant Letter from a steelworker to his son in the service, by Theodore Kovalesky Pioneer Paragraphs: Capitalist decline and the struggle for reforms Churchill's speech discloses fear of impending working class revolution (continued from page 1) (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Philadelphia strike The strike wave Workers' Forum -- Briggs workers -- layoffs in Detroit -- shipyard protest -- Lockheed contract "Wage bracket system" is pay-cut formula Corporation heads given huge salary increases International Notes "De-fascization" Liberals disappointed -- but support Roosevelt ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. AUG. 19, 1944 (Page 1) Trotsky's ideas stand verified by world events, by the Editors Nazi army shows increasing signs of disintegration In memoriam (photo) George "post-war starvation' bill voted by large Senate majority -- Roosevelt's chief henchmen back drive for hunger plan -- measure sponsored by Wall Street provides unemployment relief as low as $2 a week, by C. Thomas Outdoing Hitler Detroit auto strikers fight against company provocations Imperialists plan division of world petroleum supply, by Ralph Graham North Italy civil war is spreading, by Harry Martell AFL tops uphold reactionary policy in attack on CIO-PAC (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Roosevelt's lieutenants help engineer adoption of George "Post-War Starvation" bill by Senate (continued from page 1) Tom DeLorenzo gets jail sentence on flimsy charges Ford local unit backs fight to free the 18 Mid-West drivers strike to enforce WLB's wage order Behind the strike in Philadelphia "Militant" Army Detroit Chevrolet strikers fight company provocations (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The life of a revolutionist Mass gathering at Trotsky's funeral (photo) Trotsky's struggle against Stalinism, by Miriam Carter How Stalin's agents struck down Trotsky, great Bolshevik leader Of One Who Died In Lenin's day They fear Trotskyism! Honor guard at Trotsky's bier (photo) (Page 4) Civil war is spreading throughout North Italy (continued from page 1) AFL tops support reactionary plan in attack on PAC (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Canadian News Letter Mexican government policies toward the labor movement, by A. Roland (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- rehearsal for ruin, by Charles Jackson Imperialists plan division of world petroleum supply (continued from page 1) Workers' Bookshelf Diary of a steel worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Mutinies, internal clashes growing within Nazi army (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: Correct Ideas, in long run, will conquer, said Trotsky 20,000 workers strike at Wright aircraft plants (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Warsaw betrayal Forging a Labor Party "Philadelphia Method" Workers' Forum -- capitalist parties -- Philadelphia -- about the WLB Why Jim-Crow policies flourish in industry Judge heart bleeds as he sentences coal barons International Notes Capitalism's "post-war" future for the workers ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. AUG. 26, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinist press intensifies new slander drive -- smear campaign against Trotskyists aimed to curb militant struggle against reaction, by Joseph Keller Trotsky memorial meetings held by branches of SWP Roosevelt's reconversion machinery (cartoon) Big Business pushes hunger program -- starvation relief measures planned for the unemployed -- Congress presses bills to aid Wall Street wage-slashing drive and enrich profiteers, by Art Preis Message sent to Natalia Trotsky Roosevelt seizes plants as a blow to San Francisco union Bulletin Wall Street's reconversion plan -- or labor's? by the Editors Pravda discloses discontent among Red Army veterans, by John G. Wright Union members fight purge by Stalinists Call Boston conference to aid defense of 18 (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Special offer made to enable all our new subscribers to introduce "The Militant" to their friends and shopmates Brass hats throttle English troops forum Stalinist slander campaign designed to curb militants (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) The crisis in the CIO rubber workers union, by Joseph Andrews Pioneer Paragraphs: Proofs of Stalin's guilt in Trotsky's assassination Leon and Natalia Trotsky (photo) SWP local hold memorial meeting for Leon Trotsky (continued from page 1) F.I. features Trotsky memorial (Page 4) Sacco-Vanzetti: Working class martyrs murdered by capitalist class justice, by Ruth Johnson Pravda discloses discontent among Red Army veterans (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Native and foreign capitalists jointly exploit Mexican masses, by A. Roland (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- an editor objects, by Charles Jackson Witches' brew at Washington (cartoon) Unemployed face starvation under Wall Street plans (continued from page 1) Diary of a steel worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Roosevelt seizes plants as a blow to San Francisco union (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Washington parley Labor vote Pacific policy Workers' Forum - Jackson column -- Negro lay-offs -- company convicted! Negro seabees victimized for protesting Jim-Crow Anglo-American oil pact protects big monopolies International Notes German soldiers shooting officers False production report used as anti-labor smear ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. SEPT. 2, 1944 (Page 1) British strike leader salutes fight of the 18 -- links Churchill's persecution of English Trotskyists with Roosevelt's jailing of 18 Legislators slash proposed benefits to aid jobless, by Art Preis "Democratic" tailors to His Majesty (cartoon) Armed struggle of French masses arouses fears of Allied rulers -- workers' independent action is threat to capitalist rule -- Anglo-American conquerors issue ultimatum to DeGaulle demanding "order," by William F. Warde UAW publicizes pardon demands Rumanian king deserts Nazis, joins Allies to save regime, by Ralph Graham UAW convention faces fight between ranks and leadership, by E. Henry Tobin, Stalinist combine forces in slander campaign, by Harry Martell Italian masses run up red flag Pacific Coast longshoremen seek new master contract, by Oscar Nelson (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Pacific Coast longshoremen's union is given run-around by WLB in demand for wage raise (continued from page 1) Ford strikers' slogan (photo) Tobin, Stalinists unite in slander campaign (continued from page 1) Leader of British youth apprentices hails fight of 18 (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Benefits slashed from unemployed relief bill (continued from page 1) Trotsky memorial meetings held by branches of SWP (Page 3) The coming struggle at the UAW convention (continued from page 1) Scene from 1937 sitdown strikes (photo) Pioneer Paragraphs: For rising scale of wages to meet the rising prices (Page 4) Working class of Paris and its glorious traditions in the revolutionary struggle, by Ruth Johnson Paris Commune in action (drawing) Real motives for business secrets Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Puerto Rican rebel leader faces new threat of prison Quick-change artist How Mexican Stalinists betrayed the masses to their exploiters, by A. Roland (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- no middle ground, by Charles Jackson Allies fear independent armed struggle of French masses as threat to capitalist rule (continued from page 1) Speeding them on their way (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Rumanian king deserts Nazis and joins Allies (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Strike weapon Army Jim Crow Five years of war Workers' Forum -- beef-and "beefs" -- Stalinist knots -- talks his language -- suggestions GM will sit pretty even if workers walk streets Who profits from the war and who pays for it International Notes Ruling bankers cited in railway trust conspiracy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. SEPT. 9, 1944 (Page 1) The only road to emancipation for all Europe, by the Editors "LIberals" retreat hastily in conflict over George bill, by Art Preis The banner of emancipation (cartoon) Allies impose dictatorial DeGaulle regime to subdue French masses -- increasing misery provokes rebellious moods and unrest -- coalition "provisional government" unable to solve any of the people's urgent problems, by Louis Bonn Hiring hall rights menaced in longshore negotiations, by Oscar Nelson The rich are no problem in Rome CRDC issues new circular describing labor support Life of Riley Pope makes appeal to masses not to overthrow capitalism, by Ralph Graham (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller New "Militant" readers offered four pamphlets on the Minneapolis labor case at half price SWP holds successful summer camp school Impressions of a participant at Mid-West vacation school, by Theodore Kovalesky Trotsky memorial meeting held by branches of SWP "Militant" Army (Page 3) 4th International, founded 6 years ago, grows in influence throughout the world Lost manpower (cartoon) Pope urges masses to save capitalism (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Spirit of rebellion grows in German as defeats pile up (Page 4) Labor fakers vie with each other in backing Roosevelt, by Harry Martell Capitalism in war and peace (cartoon) Uruguay Trotskyists fight gov't. attack Hiring hall rights threatened in longshoremen's negotiations (continued from page 1) Tobin inspires frameup of militant union head "Off the beam" (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the bright light Uncle Toms, by Charles Jackson Allied powers impose dictatorial DeGaulle rule on French masses as hunger and misery grow (continued from page 1) 1943 CIO auto workers convention (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky "Liberals" beat hasty retreat on George bill (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: The role of Soviets in the fight for workers' power 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Unemployment U.S. and India Workers' Forum -- Sacco-Vanzetti -- "merit review" -- Labor Party Huge war profits jackpot hit by the corporations Another tip-off on Allied powers' "democratic" aims International Notes Liberal wailers against Roosevelt's policies ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38. SEPT. 16, 1944 (Page 1) Wall Street's "post-war" plan, by the Editors Wall Street's "reconversion" plan (cartoon) Appeal to aid 18 signed by leading trade union heads Auto militants press to smash no-strike pledge -- delegates defeat attempts to sidetrack policy issues -- Thomas keynote address gets no applause; rank and file caucus set up at convention, by Art Preis Bulletin DeGaulle government opposed to demands of French masses, by William F. Warde Profits go on Court frees 3 imprisoned British Trotskyist leaders Ex-ambassador Bullitt unfurls banner for revival of anti-Soviet campaign (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Harry Martell Special offer of trial pamphlets made to readers of "The Militant," by Campaign Manager Bullitt unfurls banner for a new anti-Soviet drive (continued from page 1) Tobin hurls more slander to halt growing support for 18 Reading unionists call for Labor Party organization "Militant" Army (Page 3) Tradition of Debs carried on by the eighteen Trotskyists, by Albert Mercer Debs' Canton speech Eugene V. Debs: 1855-1926 (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Lublin mass murders reveal rotting capitalist society, by Don Shelton (Page 4) The Negro Struggle -- Roosevelt's "anti-Jimcrow" [sic] Army order, by Charles Jackson Why union skates tour war front, by C. Thomas The "homecoming" (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky 20 union militants victimized by Ford 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: The Fourth International and American imperialism (Page 5) Join us in fighting for: No-strike pledge Dumbarton Oaks Military training Workers' Forum -- the Negro struggle -- Lockheed speedup -- workers' share of national income -- ousted by PAC Press rushes to defense of railroad monopolists Big publisher projects program for Wall Street International Notes U.S.-Nazi optical cartel deals help arm Hitler ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. SEPT. 23, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinists try to knife effort to free the 18, by John Adamson British intrigues Stalin's armistice saddles Rumania with indemnity, by Ralph Graham Trying to stem the flood (cartoon) Auto delegates vote to hold referendum within 90 days -- newly organized caucus advances militant program in fight against both top cliques, by Art Preis Dalrymple's expulsions key issue at rubber convention, by Frank Lawrence Full employment? No! Negro youths sentenced to die in Florida lynch trial Panel report says labor fleeced by WLB wage freeze, by R. Bell Wall Street aim of world domination advanced further at Quebec meeting, by James Cowan (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Harry Martell Goal of 10,000 trial pamphlets set in SWP literature campaign, by Campaign Manager Panel report says labor fleeced by WLB wage freeze (continued from page 1) Scoreboard Roosevelt's fortune Wall Street's aims of world control pressed at Quebec (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) UAW militants stage revolt against no-strike pledge; auto delegates vote to hold referendum within 90 days (continued from page 1) (Page 4) The Byrnes-Baruch plan for "post-war reconversion," by the Editors Who is James F. Byrnes and what is his record, by C. Thomas Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Stalin imposes reactionary armistice on the Rumanians (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- "Democracy" at home and abroad, by Charles Jackson UAW to vote on no-strike pledge (continued from page 3) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Pioneer Paragraphs: Only the workers' militia can repel fascist attacks Revolt mounting inside Germany 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Marshall Tito WPB "planning" War atrocities Workers' Forum -- Thompson products -- Tobin's nightmare -- socialization of industry Ruml has new tax plan to relieve "poor" capitalists International Notes Trust-busters aim fire at rivals of Wall Street ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40. SEPT. 30, 1944 (Page 1) Trotskyists in Italy organize Bolshevik group -- exclusive eye-witness account describes misery of masses, revolutionary ferment Unfurling the Trotskyist banner (cartoon) Rubber convention militants battle for union democracy, by Frank Lawrence Dewey campaign shows both major parties in same Wall Street camp -- Republicans use "New Deal" line in plea for votes, by R. Bell Bridges' program endangers vital longshoremen's gains, by Oscar Nelson The UAW convention Labor and liberal leaders sign appeal for aid to 18 Imperialists spread slander to stave off coming struggle for socialism in Germany, by A. Roland (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches off to flying start in trial pamphlets sales campaign, by Campaign Manager "Militant" Army History of Trotskyism by Cannon issued by Pioneer, by Charles Carsten Scoreboard (Page 3) Killing of fascist police chief is sign of revolutionary mood of Italian masses, by James Cowan Report of activity of SWP branches Masses storm Caruso trial A Letter From Italy Caruso executed New Italian Trotskyist group unfurls revolutionary banner (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Employers launch open shop drive, by C. Thomas Union busting in California (cartoon) URW convention militants oppose bureaucracy (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Election campaign shows both sides in capitalist camp (continued from page 1) One more king, by Gaetano Salvemini Capitalists spew slander against German masses (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the tune changes, by Charles Jackson Bridges' program endangers union (continued from page 1) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Harry Bridges Average labor productivity increased 26% during war, by Ruth Johnson Pioneer Paragraphs: Fascism arises from decay of the capitalist system 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Plans for Germany CIO-PAC American Legion Workers' Forum -- Negro sailors -- Red Vienna -- we remember Trotsky -- UAW convention Wages drop, but profits continue to soar upward British masses resist Jim-Crow indoctrination International Notes UAW-CIO hits anti-labor discrimination on radio ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41. OCT. 7, 1944 (Page 1) Roosevelt, Tobin scheme to deny freedom for 18, by Joseph Keller Allied leaders seek to trick Italian people, by James Cowan "Holding the line" (cartoon) Roosevelt stalls labor's demand to modify Little Steel formula -- Bynes upholds wage freeze as WLB opens mock hearings -- General Motors and U.S. Steel Corporation endorse government's wage-freezing policy, by R. Bell Decision held up on pardon appeals for imprisoned 18 De Gaulle advances "radical" program to sidetrack masses, by Ralph Graham Inside Germany Opposition to Stalinist rule grows in UE-CIO, by M. Brown Auto union strikes in protest against Ford's provocation, by Dave Andrews Reading Stalinists incite lynch-drive Maritime unions press demand for pay raise, by Frank Lawrence (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Pamphlet campaign forges ahead Minneapolis, SWP in new headquarters, Barbara Bruce New York SWP convention maps program of expansion Decision held up on pardon appeals for imprisoned 18 (continued from page 1) Milwaukee branch marks opening of new headquarters Scoreboard Auto union strikes in protest against Ford's provocation (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Background of the revolutionary situation in France, by Frank Lawrence French partisans disarm Nazi (photos) Stalinist leaders meet opposition at UE convention (continued from page 1) Union wage demand is stalled by Roosevelt (continued from page 1) Demands for pay increases raised by maritime unions (continued from page 1) De Gaulle seeks to forestall revolution by false promises (continued from page 1) (Page 4) In memory of Grant Dunne, working class fighter who gave his life for socialism Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Chiang Kai-Shek regime shaken by Grave Crisis, by Li Fu-Jen September F. I. features timely articles on Europe (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- a worker's fortune, by Charles Jackson Roosevelt and Churchill attempt to deceive rebellious masses in Allied-dominated Italy (continued from page 1) It's the same bayonet (cartoon) Diary of Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Roosevelt, Tobin continuing conspiracy against the 18 (continued from page 1) Upholds Bridges deportation order Pioneer Paragraphs: Trotskyism represents the revival of genuine Marxism 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Trotskyism in Italy Wages and inflation Capitalist censorship Workers' Forum -- MCF candidates endorsed by PAC -- Negro soldiers win demand -- sops to workers War profits spur growth of billion-dollar firms Wages face 25% slash at end of war with Germany International Notes Wall Streeters take over key government positions ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42. OCT. 14, 1944 (Page 1) George "starvation" bill is signed by Roosevelt, by Art Preis Fight Franco Stalinist leaders curb uprising of Bulgarian masses, by Ralph Graham "My friends. . . " (cartoon) Pardon denied to the imprisoned 18 -- Roosevelt attempts to evade responsibility for decision -- administration offers flimsy pretexts for its refusal to free railroaded Trotskyists, by Joseph Keller Stalinists initiate drive to establish fink shipping pool, by Frank Lawrence British imperialists imprison leading Trotskyists in India, by Li Fu-Jen Wall Street promotes drive for open shop, by R. Bell No-strike policy fought by militant convention group Jim Crow strike report used to smear the CIO, by C. Thomas WLB provocation results in strike of Detroit UAW-CIO maintenance workers, Special to The Militant (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches report gain in pamphlet sales, by Campaign Manager British Trotskyist leaders (photos) 18 Trotskyists denied presidential pardons (continued from page 1) Call protest meeting 3 British Trotskyists win prison release Scoreboard "Militant" Army Lecture on France is first of series at N.Y. forum (Page 3) Trotskyists in India turn accusers at trial Famine in India (photo) The problem of employment and the election campaign, by R. Bell Open shop drive is pushed in attempt to destroy unions (continued from page 1) Bolshevik-Leninists in India fight imperialism (continued from page 1) (Page 4) What workers should know about politics in order to defend their class interests Time to clean house (cartoon) Strike report of Philadelphia jury smears CIO union (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Stalinist leaders curb uprising of Bulgarian masses (continued from page 1) Stalinist NMU officials initiate drive to destroy seaman's union hiring hall (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- time to move, but where? by Charles Jackson Roosevelt signs measure providing starvation for unemployed and billions for Wall Street (continued from page 1) Everything in order (cartoon) No-strike policy fought by militant convention group (continued from page 1) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Pioneer Paragraphs: No substitute exists for power of correct ideas 10 Years ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Trotskyism advances George bill Red-baiting Workers' Forum -- steel wage delay -- correction -- praises article Admiral claims profiteer shipowners are "abused" Corporation black market revealed by legislators International Notes Class solidarity Ford aide helped finance fascist Gerald L. K. Smith ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43. OCT. 21, 1944 (Page 1) Pardon denial to 18 arouses strong protest Setback for Jim Crow Spanish partisans start war against regime of Franco And it took one year to cook! (cartoon) WLB rejects AFL-CIO demands to modify wage-freezing formula -- board refuses to recommend change after year's stalling -- union bureaucrats give WLB labor cover; "impartial" chairman Davis knifes workers, by R. Bell Stalinist assassin Siqueiros invited to teach in Buffalo British troops sent to crush insurgent masses in Greece, by Ralph Graham "War cries" Mexican government frames 56 in attack against unions Layoffs spread in steel plant area near Youngstown Bridges' union policy has Stalinist roots, by Oscar Nelson (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- the UAW referendum, by Joseph Keller 3,800 pamphlets already sold in drive, by Campaign Manager Spanish partisans start war against regime of France (continued from page 1) Stalinist assassin Siqueiros invited to teach in Buffalo (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Scoreboard New York forum on Italian events draws big crowd (Page 3) Mass meeting to protest denial of pardons (continued from page 1) Labor case defendants in SWP headquarters (photo) Churchill sends troops to crush Greek revolt (continued from page 1) Unions aid 18 Democrats and Republicans support same foreign policy, by James Cowan Notebook of an agitator -- in defense of Daniel J. Tobin (Page 4) How capitalists use the two-party system to maintain their rule over the people Offering a choice (cartoon) Decision reversed in conviction of Mexican youths Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey State guard trained for use during strikes, by Frank Lawrence For the Labor Party Training to break strikes (photo) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- lest we forget, by Charles Jackson WLB rejects AFL-CIO demand for modification of the wage-freezing Little Steel formula (continued from page 1) Surplus war goods (graphic) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky The Stalinist roots of Bridges' union policies (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Revolutionary part needs an international program 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Free the 18! CIO conventions Legal lynchings Workers' Forum -- fight cutbacks -- attack labor press Big Business grows bigger under Roosevelt's regime Workers' Bookshelf Picking the right man to do the right job International Notes Secret report reveals steel trust profits grab ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44. OCT. 28, 1944 (Page 1) 12 Trotskyists still in prison as 6 end terms, by Joseph Keller 12 Trotskyists still in prison as 6 end terms, by Barbara Bruce Now is the time! (cartoon) Rumania Stalinists maintain alliance with fascist scum Morgan spokesmen back Roosevelt -- leading Wall Street agents switch from Republican camp -- N. Y. Times, Walter Lippman, Senator Ball announce support of Democratic candidate, by Lewis Jordan Revolutionary workers took lead in Paris insurrection, by Frank Lawrence Canada CIO rejects no-strike pledge Union topples open shop in large Douglas plant WLB stalls plea of steel workers for wage increase, by R. Bell Stalinist sheet advises UAW leaders to stall referendum, by Art Preis Our French martyrs (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Over half of pamphlet quota sold, by the Campaign Manager Open shop beaten by NLRB election at Douglas plant (continued from page 1) Stalinist sheet tells how to stall UAW poll (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Scoreboard Big crowd hears election analysis at N.Y. forum (Page 3) 6 of imprisoned Trotskyists end frameup sentences (continued from page 1) Steel workers demand for wage increase is filibustered by WLB Three "gag" act victims end term at Sandstone (continued from page 1) Meeting is held in Youngstown to aid the eighteen Trotskyists in Michigan back independent MCF candidate Reading SWP gives critical support to SP candidates CRDC secretary greets released prisoners (photo) (Page 4) Negro soldiers believe they have been sold "rotten bill of goods," Crisis Magazine says Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey "Our bitterest enemy" (cartoon) SIU race discrimination endangers hiring hall, by F. J. Lang Egyptian authorities ban Trotskyist organ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- from "boss friend" to union fighter, by Charles Jackson Workers play leading role in Parisian insurrectionary struggle of last August (continued from page 1) Armed French workers (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Leading Wall Street spokesmen switch over to Roosevelt camp (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: The two decisive questions for every political group 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The 1944 election Dealing with WLB Remember Lidice? Workers' Forum -- who's to blame? -- Ford elections Auto barons demand high prices for civilian cars Ex-WLB public member exposes some conniving International Notes AFL economist predicts catastrophic crisis ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45. NOV. 4, 1944 (Page 1) The anniversary of the October 1917 revolution, by the Editors The only road (cartoon) European Trotskyist conference held; five countries represented -- inspiring news just received of February meeting in France under the Nazi terror Mass meeting protests denial of pardon to 18 DeGaulle's government moves to disarm workers in France, by William F. Warde Deserters everywhere DeBoer and Hamel welcomed home at Minneapolis affair WLB labor members squabble over "prestige" in wage case, by C. Thomas Kelsey-Hayes workers strike Detroit plant (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Pamphlet sales near two-thirds of quota, by Campaign Manager Incite servicemen to attack pickets at aircraft plant, by R. Bell WLB labor members squabble over "prestige" in wage case (continued from page 1) Scoreboard "Militant" Army New branch hall opened in Akron (Page 3) N. Y. mass meeting protest denial of pardon (continued from page 1) Released Minneapolis prisoners honored (photo) DeBoer, Hamel honored at Minneapolis dinner (continued from page 1) October F. I. features France, India articles Stalin views future of Soviet economy as one of perpetual inferiority to capitalism, by Ralph Graham Lest we forget! 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 4) The fight to free the colonies -- a letter and a reply Labor must establish own state power to prevent capitalist crises and wars, by Joseph Hansen Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey European Trotskyists in 6-day conference (continued from page 1) 6,500 auto workers strike Kelsey-Hayes Detroit plant (continued from page 1) Loyal -- to whom? (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- C.I.O. leads anti-Jim Crow fight, by Charles Jackson DeGaulle acts after Allied recognition to dissolve workers' militias in France (continued from page 1) Leaders of the Russian Revolution (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky How the French workers armed for the struggle Pioneer Paragraphs: How Trotsky's ideas first reached American workers (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Bolshevism -- 1944 War and democracy Workers' Forum -- between two thieves -- S.I.U. seamen win on bonus -- something rotten -- workers' poll -- Stalinist line Monopolies exploit means of both life and death State governments seek to entrench open shop International Notes Roosevelt back-tracks on his "trust-busting" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46. NOV. 11, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinists hurl new slanders at revolutionists, by Art Preis Leading the ball 17 trade unions protest denial of pardon to the 18 Beggars at the gate (cartoon) Stilwell's recall exposes American imperialist aim to dominate China -- Washington demands control over Chinese armed forces -- government lifts censorship on rottenness of the Chiang Kai-shek dictatorial regime, by Li Fu-Jen Mass Jim-Crow "mutiny" trail convicts fifty Negro sailors, by R. Chester $65 fines for fraternization The story of Domodossola -- what the papers didn't tell French Stalinists retreat on issue of armed militias Mexican government launches violent anti-labor offensive Railroad labor bureaucrats side-track union convention, by James Montgomery (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches speed up pamphlet sales, by the Campaign Manager Navy convicts 50 Negro sailors of "mutiny" in trial (continued from page 1) SWP celebrates anniversary of October 1917 revolution Scoreboard "Military" Army Wright lectures at school forum (Page 3) Perspectives of revolutionary situation in France, by Frank Laurence New times -- old slander (cartoon) Railway union leaders side-track convention (continued from page 1) Stalinists hurl slander at Fourth International (continued from page 1) Mexican authorities launch fierce anti-labor offensive (continued from page 1) French Stalinists retreat of issue of armed militias (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Labor commemorates the 48th anniversary of the death of the Haymarket martyrs, by Ruth Johnson Honeymoon over Scene at Haymarket meeting (photo) Diego Rivera joins with the Stalinist assassin Siqueiros Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Why labor must begin building its own political party now Pioneer Paragraphs: Internationalist program inspired Trotskyist cadres (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- prose and poetry, by Charles Jackson Gen. Stilwell's recall exposes Wall Street's imperialist aim to subjugate Chinese people The masses Chiang Kai-shek fears (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Just a Negro Soldier, submitted by Bill Horton 10 Years Ago in The Militant Churchill's plan for Germany (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Stalin and Iran The wage-freeze "Freedom of the air" Workers' Forum -- hiring hall in danger -- socialist unity How Allies have treated some fascist big-shots A glimpse into future under capitalist rule International Notes Nazis leave GM plants "ready for business" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47 NOV. 18, 1944 (Page 1) CRDC opens Christmas fund drive to aid 18 Education in our "democracy" Two ends of the same chain (cartoon) Big Business spurs open shop drive -- state anti-labor laws strike new blows at union security -- anti-union amendments adopted in Florida and Arkansas in California Poll, by R. Bell Overflow meeting for Jackson talk on Negro struggle Why Chiang keeps blockade of Stalinist area in China, by Li Fu-Jen "Contemptible" The lessons for labor in the 1944 elections, by C. Thomas Norman Thomas brings libel suit against Daniel J. Tobin NMU officials aims to scuttle union hiring hall system, by F. J. Lang Canada Trotskyists map action program (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- close-up view of Stalinist skullduggery, by Joseph Keller Pamphlet sales reach 90 percent, by Campaign Manager NMU officials aim to scuttle union hiring hall system (continued from page 1) Branches celebrate October 1917 revolution anniversary Scoreboard Trotskyist action program is mapped at Canada meeting (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Thomas files suit for libel against Daniel J. Tobin (continued from page 1) (Page 3) Spanish Trotskyists commemorate anniversary of the "Red October" Roosevelt's coolies (cartoon) American Trotskyism -- a record of struggle, by F. J. Lang The lessons for labor in the 1944 elections (continued from page 1) Big Business speeds open shop offensive (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Trotskyists sounded alarm when Hitler rose to power (Page 4) What the October 1917 Revolution signifies for the workers today, by E. R. Frank Trotsky addressing soldiers' Soviet (photo) The Negro Struggle -- lessons of November 7th, by Charles Jackson (Page 5) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Chiang Kai-Shek's enmity to agrarian reforms explains his blockade of former "Red" areas (continued from page 1) Chinese 8th Army soldiers (photos) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Who really won Traitors to labor Stalin's speech Workers' Forum -- Stalin and Lenin -- Rumanian Jewry CIO economists predict a huge decline in wages International Notes GM's "post-war security fund" for coupon clippers The mouthings of a new capitalist "Miracle Man" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48. NOV. 25, 1944 (Page 1) SWP expansion program mapped by convention, by Art Preis Italian masses celebrate 1917 Russian Revolution Attempt to disarm Belgian workers meets powerful mass resistance -- people pour into streets; defy ban on demonstrations -- Stalinists and Social-Democrats exposed as sole internal props of capitalist regime, by William F. Warde Convention greeting to our 12 imprisoned comrades Roosevelt's henchmen prepare to knife union wage demands, by C. Thomas Paris censorship Nazis shoot, hang peace marchers The uprising in Warsaw, by Paul Stevens Labor leaders endorse CRDC Christmas appeal (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- hats off to union musicians! by Joseph Keller Trial pamphlet sales campaign near goal, by the Campaign Manager Latest issue of FR features articles on Soviet Union Roosevelt's henchmen prepare to knife union wage demands (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Scoreboard Seeks pardon The new "friends" of the Soviet Union (Page 3) How to win the struggle for Negro equality Tentacles of oppression (cartoon) Negro sailors get harsh sentences (Page 4) Kremlin's role in the crushing of the Great Warsaw insurrection (continued from page 1) Workers formed backbone of uprising in Warsaw SWP convention initiates big program for party expansion (continued from page 1) (Page 5) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Belgian workers resist Allied puppet regime in militant demonstrations to maintain arms (continued from page 1) Belgian resistance fighter Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Freedom -- for whom? Pioneer Paragraphs: Trotskyists sounded alarm against the rise of Hitler 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Fraternization Military training Cartels Workers' Forum -- wage differentials -- white collar workers How corporations resort to strike provocations International notes Leading bankers involved in tax-evasion scheme A "progressive victory" and its first fruits ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49. DEC. 2, 1944 (Page 1) CIO convention reflects policy of bureaucrats, by Joseph Keller Belgian police fire on demonstrators in Brussels, kill 4, by Ralph Graham Telephone girls get bosses' number (photo) WLB upholds wage freezing formula -- rejects main wage demands of CIO steel workers union -- board grants face-saving "fringe" demands in move to perpetuate Little Steel formula, by C. Thomas Pamphlet drive goes over quota of 10,000 copies, by Ruth Johnson Telephone operators conduct wide-spread militant strike, by Art Preis Unions respond to CRDC Christmas fund appeal Dayton telephone strikers maintain solid picket line, by R. Brown Party greets Natalia Trotsky Anti-conscription demonstrations shake Mackenzie King government in Canada (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- sides line up on "no-strike pledge," by Joseph Keller Pamphlet campaign goes over top Stop collective begging (cartoon) Tennessee lynch mob murders young Negro Paid off Uruguay police raid class on socialism Final scoreboard "Militant" Army New York forum schedules talks (Page 3) Insurgent Greek workers refuse to surrender weapons to reaction, by Paul Stevens An unpalatable dish (cartoon) Two kinds of socialists, by Jack O-Connell Stalinist proposals produce tighter controls over seamen, by F. J. Lang Phone strikers assail "Gestapo" conditions (continued from page 1) Dayton telephone strikers maintain solid picket line (continued from page 1) Inflation in Greece (photo) Detroit women phone pickets display spirit of militancy, by E. Logan SWP greets Antoinette Konikow on her 75th birthday (Page 4) China crisis deepens; Chiang reshuffles Cabinet under pressure from Washington, by Li Fu-Jen His masters' voice (cartoon) WLB rejects main wage demands of CIO steel workers (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey CIO rank and file gets no voice at convention (continued from page 1) "Comradeship" Release of British Trotskyists hailed by SPW convention (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- viewing the SWP convention, by Charles Jackson Belgium puppet government launches campaign of provocation and slander against workers (continue from page 1) Solidarity with Trotskyists in Europe voiced by SWP convention Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Romans shout "down with capitalists!" $5,000 offered for information in Tresca murder Pioneer Paragraphs: Trotsky expounded Marxist attitude toward terrorism 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: SWP convention Politics of betrayal Jim Crow verdict Workers' Forum -- Stalinists meeting Roosevelt's demagogy about "60 million jobs" International Notes Stalin protests Lenin pamphlet The myth of high wages during Second World War International monopolies prepare for the "peace" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50. DEC. 9, 1944 (Page 1) Big complaints, no action marks [sic] AFL convention, by Art Preis "Faith-healers" Junior makes good (cartoon) Allied-backed puppet government provokes civil warfare in Greece -- unarmed demonstrators shot down by Papandreou's police -- general strike leads to violent clashes between workers and British armed forces, by Joseph Hansen Martin Dies plans labor spy agency Bureaucrats shield Roosevelt in "wage stabilization" fraud, by Harvey Brown Allies thrust monarchy to fore in Italian crisis, by Roy Lewis CRDC Christmas appeal gets splendid response Littell testimony bares scandal in Justice Dept., by Wells Thurber SWP program of expansion UAW officials plot to hide wage fiasco, by R. Bell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- CIO bureaucracy and the Stalinists, by Joseph Keller SWP plans big expansion drive (continued from page 1) First return on fund Littell bares scandal in Justice Department "Militant" Army Wage freeze is topic at forum (Page 3) Pierlot offers Belgian bases in exchange for Churchill's aid in suppressing masses, by Paul Abbott Props of Belgian counter-revolution (cartoon) A tribute to one who dies young Allies shove monarchy to fore in latest Italian political crisis (continued from page 1) Auto union leaders conspire to hide WLB wage rejection (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Roosevelt's new Cabinet member fortifies Wall Street control over foreign policy, by Joseph Hansen Two of a kind (photo) Union tops shield Roosevelt in wage freezing fraud (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey AFL leaders complain plenty, oppose action (continued from page 1) Child labor increase Labor's fight against low standard of living, by C. Thomas 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- plenty of grievances, by Charles Jackson Allied powers' puppet regime in Greece provokes civil war by its move to disarm the masses (continued from page 1) Allied commander and Greek puppet (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Pioneer Paragraphs: The lesson of Minneapolis Teamsters strikes of 1934 (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: A year of Teheran Wall Street's choice Two conventions Workers' Forum -- telephone operator strikes back -- demands release of Trotskyists -- policies decisive -- Trotsky is author -- bosses profit from worker's inventions British cocoa monopoly and the "four freedoms" Hidden price rises due to sale of shoddy goods International Notes Academic liberty under the capitalist system ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51. DEC. 16, 1944 (Page 1) Union contributions swell Christmas fund to aid imprisoned twelve PAC "victory" garden (cartoon) Anti union terror, open-shop laws threaten workers Allies turn guns on Greek masses -- British-provoked civil war rages throughout Greece -- Churchill bares reactionary Allied aims; demands suppression of European revolt, by Joseph Hansen Spurious munition "shortage" used as labor-baiting pretext, by R. Bell "No shortages" Hypocrites Hands off Europe Roosevelt's farce trial of American fascists blows up Roosevelt turns State Department keys over to direct agents of Wall Street, by Art Preis (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller SWP opens $18,000 fund drive in big party expansion program, by Rose Karsner, campaign director Scoreboard British-provoked civil war rages throughout Greece (continued from page 1) "Military" Army "Labor Party" is forum topic Pioneer Notes Advocates of forced labor claim munitions "shortage" (continued from page 1) (Page 3) Business moguls explode myth of 60 million jobs -- Roosevelt promise of full employment under "free enterprise" system is gigantic hoax, by C. Thomas Demonstration in Athens (photo) Liberals conceal Roosevelt guilt in Greek civil war, by Paul Abbott British Tories backed bloody Metaxas regime, by Joseph Hansen Canadians struggle against King's conscription betrayal, by Alexander Wall Street handed keys to U.S. State Department (continued from page 1) (Page 4) WLB decision, called "great victory" by Murray, gives steel workers only crumbs, by R. Wilson Steel barons howl for higher prices after wage ruling Belgian workers denounce puppet regime (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Canadian News Letter Packard workers fight KKK anti Negro action, by John Saunders Stalin regime and Germany (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- tasks of the Negro veterans, by Charles Jackson "Changing the guard" (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky PM "deplores" Roosevelt choice of new State Department heads, by Art Preis Murray blames WLB scapegoat in order to shield Roosevelt, by Mike Bradic Pioneer Paragraphs: "Bolshevism is the union of the word and the deed" 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Bitter fruit Churchill's puppets Military training Workers' Forum -- steel wage decision -- jobs -- cut backs -- G. I. Joe -- false propaganda Rent hogs lobby seeks to smash OPA controls How biggest capitalists swallow smaller bosses International Notes Two more big business nominees of Roosevelt ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52. DEC. 23, 1944 (Page 1) CIO ranks back Montgomery Ward strikers -- auto workers join picket lines to support fight against nation's No. 1 open-shopper, by John Saunders Hunger and black markets provoke Rome food riots Secret diplomacy (cartoon) CRDC groups spur aid for imprisoned 12 Churchill admits imperialist deals -- tells how Allies agreed at Teheran to carve Europe -- slaughter in Greece previews "peace" plan, by Joseph Hansen Secret diplomacy, an Editorial Roosevelt's new draft decree tightens job freeze shackles, by R. Bell Tresca meeting National Negro organization protests Jim-Crow court-martial of 50 sailors (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller SWP expansion fund drive gets good response from membership, by Rose Karsner, campaign director Scoreboard Greek slaughter is preview of imperialist "peace" plans (continued from page 1) Protest demonstrations "Militant" Army Pioneer Notes Report on SWP local activity (Page 3) "Liberation" movement of Europe and Trotskyist tasks in the coming revolutionary struggle for socialism, by E.R. Frank Treachery of Stalinists in the Greek civil war, by Wells Thurber (Page 4) Stalinist finks lend aid to open-shop offensive by attacking ward drive, by Art Preis CIO ranks back Detroit strike at Ward stores (continued from page 1) Anti-conscription demonstration (cartoon) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Lessons of Bass group defeat in rubber local, by Joseph Andrews Union group organizes for Youngstown steel election, by R. Wilson Allies promise "free" unions (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- a Negro Terry O'Day, by Charles Jackson British Labor Party conference, by Paul Abbott Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Roosevelt's new draft decree tightens job freeze shackles (continued from page 1) War guilt Pioneer Paragraphs: The effects of modern war on economy and the people 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Bill of rights Partition of Germany Food Workers' Forum -- Cannon's book -- Tee Davis -- steel case -- Negroes last Some character witnesses for Roosevelt appointees NAM launches campaign for "free enterprise" International Notes Two forces Unions assail anti-labor munitions shortage hoax ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53. DEC. 30, 1944 (Page 1) CIO unionists aid strike against open-shop Avery as ward walkout spreads -- Stalinist finks condemn ward strikers; government spokesmen hem and haw as Sewell Avery defies War Labor Board "deadline," by Art Preis Strike vote taken by long distance phone operators Out in the cold (cartoon) Roosevelt tosses Atlantic Charter into waste basket -- "like Ten Commandments, it may never be achieved," by Joseph Hansen CRDC Christmas fund drive goes beyond half-way mark Out of their own mouths Eden reveals Stalinist agreement at Caserta, by Wells Thurber UAW rank and file caucus organizes campaign against no-strike pledge, by Jerry Kirk (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller SWP members and friends back $18,000 party expansion fund, by Rose Karsner, Campaign Director Scoreboard Better look into this Incite terror in Mexico City "Militant" Army Pioneer Notes Trotskyism lives (Page 3) British markets now exploited by Wall Street -- American colossus replaces Great Britain; becomes leading power in course of war, by Joseph Hansen Churchill's new front (photo) Workers' Bookshelf Stettinius swears in Wall Street nominees, by William F. Warde Zionism topic at N. Y. forum (Page 4) UAW officials conspire to hide WLB rejection in Chrysler wage case, by C. Thomas Picket line at Ward's in Detroit (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Belgian workers form committees to run factories CIO unionists support strike of Montgomery Ward workers (continued from page 1) IWW general defense committee aids Minneapolis labor prisoners Stalinist betrayal revealed by Eden (continued from page 1) Stalinists attack Cuban union (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- free the fifty, by Charles Jackson Hillman peddles PAC in London, by R. Bell The Medicine Man (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Who said housing shortage? Pioneer Paragraphs: Lenin: "The most hated and most loved man on Earth" 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Ward strike State Department Full employment Workers' Forum -- Official Jim Crow -- jobs for veterans -- the 100 neediest -- Navy court-martial -- pope's message Merchants of death face trial "next year" Retail butchers describe gouging in black market International Notes Congress protects juicy racket in war contracts <<<<>>>> 1945 MILITANT, VOLUME 9, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE 1. Jan. 6, 1945 (Page 1) "Welcome Home" mass meeting planned for 12 Blessings of Allied liberation (cartoon) Allies foist new puppet on Greece -- George II appoints Bishop Damaskinos as his regent -- Churchill orders troops to continue firing on Greek workers in month-old civil war, by Joseph Hansen Roosevelt's "seizure" order halts spreading ward strikes, by Art Preis Tresca meeting "Militant" yearly subscription rate cut from $2 to $1 Union-busting charged against Navy officers, CIO mass meeting backs strike, by John Saunders War surpluses racket exposed Cut-back lay-offs provoke walkouts, by Roy Weston War surpluses racket exposed [Half of Page 1 is duplicated] (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- Stalinist finks in the ward strikes, by Joseph Keller Youngstown branch leads SWP campaign [part of "campaign" is obliterated] to raise $18,000 party expansion, by Rose Karsner, campaign director Scoreboard Comrade Harry Kanter "Militant" Army Railway bosses swindle workers from Puerto Rico Pioneer Notes Trotsky youth group formed in New York City [this headline is partially obliterated] Twin Cities hold Sunday forums [Dupe of part of Page 2] (Page 3) ELAS defeats British-backed EDES forces, by Wells Thurber Socialist Appeal: Hands off Greece (reproduction of leaflet) An Open Letter to R. J. Thomas Allies impose new puppet on Greece; order continued warfare on workers (continued from Page 1) SWP convention articles featured in December F. I. (Page 4) One year after the 18 entered prison, by Paul Abbott Trotskyist leaders just before imprisonment (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Roosevelt uses executive power to regiment the labor movement, by C. Thomas 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- Athens and Georgia, by Charles Jackson CIO meeting backs ward strikes (continued from Page 1) Repeat performance (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Stalinist machine blocks CIO council aid to ward strikers Pioneers Paragraphs: Lenin and Trotsky -- leaders of the Russian Revolution Roosevelt's "seizure" halts ward strikes (continued from Page 1) "Militant" yearly subscription rate reduced from $2 to $1 (continued from Page 1) (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Voice of imperialism Profits of war Third World War Workers' Forum -- praises morale of ward pickets -- reader finds our paper enlightening -- an old socialist -- wants records Huge death toll in mines due to lust for profits International Notes Anti-fascist hero Aluminum corporation blocks power project ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Jan. 13, 1945 (Page 1) Labor leaders will speak at meeting for 12 Roosevelt demands slave labor fill in first Congress message -- calls for immediate action of forced labor measures -- political agents of Big Business combine to enslave workers and paralyze unions, by C. Thomas CRDC fund drive goes over top First act of new Congress revives Dies committee, by R. Bell Congress hoists its flag (cartoon) New York local phone operators vote to strike Greek premier follows Allied policy of counter-revolution, by Joseph Hanson Negroes denied war jobs despite labor "shortage," by R. Chester Soviet prisoners of war hail rising revolution in Europe Government uses Ward case to aid anti-strike power, by Art Preis American Army officer attacks French union (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- battlelines form in UAW referendum, by Joseph Keller Socialist Workers Party branches speed contributions toward $18,000 fund Scoreboard Negroes denied jobs despite "shortage" (continued from Page 1) "Militant" Army Oscar Shoenfeld will address New York forum Pioneer Notes Youth speaker opposes war (Page 3) The 18 and their jailers, by Ruth Johnson The four freedoms (cartoon) Premier follows Allied reactionary policy in Greece (continued from Page 1) Workers' Bookshelf More kindly words Ambassador's cable proves Allies provoked Greek war Cynical bureaucrats Mexican workers fight high prices (Page 4) Liebknecht and Luxemburg -- heroic martyrs in the worker's struggle for socialism, by Martha Murray "It takes guts to run this country" (cartoon) UAW East Coast committee fights no-strike pledge Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Open-shopper reports on European problems, by Louis Bonn (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the truth in Dixie, by Charles Jackson Ward "seizure" aimed at strikes (continued from Page 1) Army "seizure" at Ward's Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Dies committee is revived in first Congress action (continued from Page 1) Roosevelt demands Congress pass slave labor measures (continued from Page 1) Pioneers Paragraphs: Bolshevism gave greatest example of real democracy 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Labor solidarity Militarism Fiction and fact Workers' Forum -- Christmas work -- Marshall Field -- a real contributor No faith in Roosevelt's wage and job promises International Notes "Liberation" Where the carrion lies the vultures hover Federal court goes easy on corporation criminals ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Jan. 20, 1945 (Page 1) Anti-labor front aids UAW "no-strike" group, by Art Preis "The greatest liberal of them all" (cartoon) Forced labor laws endanger unions -- Roosevelt and Brass Hats incite union-busting drive -- alleged manpower shortage used as pretext to regiment workers for benefit of bosses, by C. Thomas Auto militants make gains in fight to scrap pledge Allies protect Italian fascists Discrimination exposes manpower shortage Allies imposed "truce" in war on Greek people, by Joseph Hansen Biddle accused of helping trust laws violators Released Trotskyist leaders to address New York meeting Mae Postal Budget report shows staggering war costs (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- two UAW-CIO specialists in deceit, by Joseph Keller SWP branches boost fund drive totals as date of release for comrades nears, by Rose Karsner, campaign director Scoreboard Comrade James Powell "Militant" Army N.Y. forum hears talk on "What is Trotskyism?" Pioneer Notes Socialist Youth forum expands Job discrimination and the "manpower shortage" (Page 3) How Lenin spoke on the platform, by Leon Trotsky Big Business and the "New Deal," by R. Bell United anti-labor front aids UAW no-strike group (continued from Page 1) Tobin pays off to Stassen for aid against 544-CIO (Page 4) Who told the truth about Second World War? by Ruth Johnson All quiet on the Athens front How Britain established the monarchs in Greece, by Joseph Hansen Allied guns force "truce" in war on Greek people (continued from Page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey "We will return" (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- tasks of the Negro workers in the UAW, by Charles Jackson Carlo Tresca, labor martyr, is honored internationally on anniversary of death Unveiling bust of Carlo Tresca (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Forced labor laws pushed in drive against union (continued from Page 1) Socialist Workers Party message to Carlo Tresca memorial meeting Pioneer Paragraphs: 1934 Minneapolis strikes showed way to all labor 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The living Lenin Class war Exile for millions Workers' Forum -- mass lay-offs and the labor draft -- the monopolists Returned soldiers display union militancy in plants International Notes Monopolies protected by Roosevelt regime The prospect for jobs under "free enterprise" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Jan. 27, 1945 (Page 1) Churchill blames his victims for Greek slaughter, by Joseph Hansen 12 Trotskyist leaders released after imprisonment of 13 months -- railroaded for opposition to Roosevelt war program -- first labor victims of Smith "Gag" Act to speak in New York, Minneapolis, Chicago, by Larissa Reed The unholy alliance against Trotskyism Roosevelt rejects AFL-CIO demand to raise wages, by R. Bell Clear the road! (cartoon) Murray intervenes to bolster no-strike policy in UAW poll, by Art Preis Natalia Trotsky greets 12 Flint CIO council scores Allied policy in Europe Roosevelt breaks Cleveland strike Roosevelt, Brass Hats speed forced labor, by C. Thomas (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- punitive measures against union militants, by Joseph Keller Release of 12 prisoners spurs SWP expansion fund drive, by Rose Karsner Scoreboard New York SWP local holds Lenin meeting "Militant" Army Pioneer Notes (Page 3) Speed-up hits rubber workers, by Joseph Andrews Released Trotskyist prisoners (photo) How Stalinism rules Bulgaria, by Paul Abbott Condemn Dalrymple 12 Trotskyist leaders released after 13 months imprisonment (continued from Page 1) Lynn case appeal rejected again by Supreme Court (Page 4) Stalinist fink clause in ILWU contract Of course, THEY like it! (cartoon) Auto militants rally to fight no-strike pledge, by Jerry Kirk Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Rankin speaks on Negro slavery Murray seeks to avert auto no-strike defeat (continued from Page 1) Longshoremen given wage run-around as Bridges hobnobs with shipowners, by Robert Chester Roosevelt breaks Cleveland strike by "seizure" (continued from Page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- get into the union struggle, by Charles Jackson Churchill blames his Greek victims (continued from Page 1) "Hunger with Dignity" in Italy Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Roosevelt, Brass Hats press for speed on forces labor (continued from Page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: How Trotskyism transforms militants into Bolsheviks Roosevelt rejects AFL-CIO demand to raise wages (continued from Page 1) 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Greeting to the 12 Roosevelt deceit The war criminals Workers' Forum -- terrorism and Zionism -- British workers and UAW militants -- wants definitions Supreme Court juggles words on child labor International Notes Capitalist judge shows "impartiality" -- almost The revealing leaflet American Legion withdrew ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Feb. 3, 1945 (Page 1) Ward "seizure" by government ruled illegal Released Trotskyists on Minneapolis arrival (photo) UAW demands withdrawal from WLB -- auto workers' board calls on CIO to initiate break -- wage-freezing agency which union chiefs bolstered now termed "useless instrument," by Art Preis Army suspends WLB orders in Ward case The homecoming of the twelve, by Larissa Reed Albert Goldman greeted at CRDC Chicago meeting Roosevelt puts on pressure for forced labor measures, by Joseph Keller Extra! WLB bucks big corporation British Trotskyist runs for parliament, Special to the Militant Auto militants broadcast strong appeal for revocation of the no-strike pledge, by J. Kirk and R. Weston (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- textile wage case conspiracy, by Joseph Keller Socialist Workers Party fund drive tops $15,000 mark on release of comrades, by Rose Karsner Scoreboard Uruguay Trotskyists hounded by reaction British Trotskyist enters election for parliament (continued from Page 1) "Militant" Army Meetings of SWP branches commemorate Lenin's work Pioneer Notes Youth group holds forum (Page 3) Allies censor news on Greece, by Joseph Hansen We carry on Lenin's fight today, by M. Stein Servant of Big Business (photo) What Wallace-Jones dispute really means, by Paul Abbott Economic chaos intensifies woes of Italian people (Page 4) Twin cities hold banquet in honor of 12, by Barbara Bruce Back home with their comrades (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Homecoming of Twelve released Trotskyists is joyous occasion (continued from Page 1) The life and work of Lenin commemorated in January FI 10 Years ago in the Militant (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- Another Brownskin bites the dust, by Charles Jackson Roosevelt speeds forces labor offensive; tries to rush passage of May-Bailey bill (continued from page 1) Taking a leaf of out of Hitler's book (cartoon) UAW heads urge withdrawal from War Labor Board (continued from Page 1) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Auto militants broadcast call to rescind no-strike pledge (continued from Page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: How Marxists approach all organizational questions (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Lessons of Greece The price of murder Big Steal formula Workers' Forum -- Tresca meeting -- flag-waver -- ideas and reality -- technocrats and labor conscription General Electric accused of ties with Nazi cartel International Notes War or peace -- corporation patent "rights" respected Why the RFC is called "relief for capitalists" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Feb. 10, 1945 (Page 1) 12 released Trotskyists honored at meeting -- fighters for labor's rights given ovation at mass rally, by Art Preis Cleveland auto militants fight no-strike pledge "Big Three" conference (cartoon) Slave labor bill adopted by House -- Roosevelt and brass hats spur union-smashing drive -- administration steamroller forces through bill conscripting labor for private profit The "Big Three" conference: secret diplomacy in action, by Harry Martell "Freedom from want" Stalinist union traitors urge forced labor, by Joseph Keller Los Angeles SWP runs candidate for mayor, by J. Simons Writer exposes deliberate provocation in brutal massacre of Greek workers, by Larissa Reed (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- telephone workers -- UAW and WLB -- Westinghouse -- Secretary Addes, by Joseph Keller More branches top their quotas in SWP $18,000 fund campaign, by Rose Karsner, campaign director Scoreboard Stalinist traitors urge forced labor (continued from Page 1) Pertinent questions Pioneer Notes "Militant" Army Writer exposes brutal massacre of Greek workers (continued from Page 1) Colonial policy is forum topic (Page 3) 12 released Trotskyist fighters for workers' rights honored at welcome home mass meeting in New York City (continued from Page 1) James P. Cannon's message Speech of Albert Goldman Speech of Farrell Dobbs Speech of Felix Morrow Resolution (Page 4) The Moyne case and its meaning, by Norman Daniels "Us bankers" (cartoon) Separatists are British catspaws in ruined Sicily,by Ruth Johnson Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey GI housing bill is benefit mainly to realty sharks Sidney Hillman boasts "I am a banker also," by Louis Jordan The "Big Three" Conference (continued from Page 1) 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the Chicago Defender's "New Course," by Charles Jackson Union-smashing slave labor bill is adopted by House under Roosevelt, brass-hat pressure (continued from Page 1) Scene at CRDC mass meeting (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Party greetings to 12 Labor greetings to released 12 Pioneer Paragraphs: What a labor party means to the oppressed Negroes (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Time for action Welcome for the 12 12 years of Nazism Workers' Forum -- Stalinism -- Negro nurses -- labor lobby found -- where rascals are War! It's wonderful -- for American bankers International Notes What most people think about capitalist politics "Shortage" is smokescreen for tire price-steal ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Feb. 17, 1945 (Page 1) AFL interviews SWP candidate in Los Angeles One more scrap of paper (cartoon) Secret Allied conference at Yalta designs plans to dominate Europe -- conceal reactionary aims behind deceitful promises -- Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin scheme to crush popular revolutions against capitalist rule, by William F. Warde Soldier receives life sentence for socialist views Brass Hats raise fake "morale" issue in drive to put over slave labor law, by C. Thomas Allied leaders fear European revolution Released Trotskyists send thanks to CRDC for aid Celler exposes Stalinist lobby for forced labor Strikes, mass actions topple Pierlot rule, by Frank Lawrence Angry packing house workers strike, protest wage stall (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- wage "rollback" -- paid holidays -- forced work transfers -- miners' demands -- for workers fund, by Joseph Keller SWP $18,000 expansion fund campaign near goal with 92 p.c. of quota fulfilled, by Rose Karsner Scoreboard Genaro Gomez, by Oscar Fisher "Labor draft bill" and "socialism" are topics at New York forums "Militant" Army Pioneer Notes (Page 3) Few gains in steel wage "victory," by Ed Conti Who was it that won the elections? How it all adds up (cartoon) Textile barons laud OPA heads U.S. Steel salts away huge hidden profits Brass Hats raise fake "morale" issue in slave labor bill drive (continued from Page 1) What forced labor means for the Negro people Steelworkers hold caucus in Dist. 26 to support Beck Grace Carlson gives talk on crisis in Europe SWP candidate gives platform (continued from Page 1) Released Trotskyists send thanks to CRDC for aid (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Flint unionists urge creation of Labor Party, by Jeff Thorne "Let them eat cake" Masses demonstrate against Pierlot (photo) Pierlot cabinet falls as strikes in Belgium spread (continued from Page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Soldier receives life sentence for socialist views (continued from Page 1) Citrine slanders ELAS, whitewashes Churchill (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- Jackson meeting in Buffalo, by Charles Jackson Allied rulers in secret conference at Yalta design plans for joint domination of Europe (continued from Page 1) Secret diplomacy (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky "What's to become of me?" Rep. Celler exposes Stalinist secret lobby for forced labor (continued from Page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Fascist movements develop out of monopoly capitalism 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: CIO-PAC policy World labor parley U.S. Constitution Workers' Forum -- "blame the CIO" -- wants exposures in "The Militant" -- a socialist fighter for over 40 years -- WLB runaround How to get Congress -- according to an authority International Notes Company -- store prices boosted by OPA order Senate hearing reveal war surplus speculation ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Feb. 24, 1945 (Page 1) Allies impose harsh "peace" on Greek ELAS, by Larissa Reed Trying to hold down the iron lid (cartoon) Union heads back forced labor plan -- support vicious substitute for May-Bailey slave bill -- join employers to urge Kilgore-Wagner bill freezing workers to jobs at frozen wages, by C. Thomas UAW referendum on strike policy nears conclusion Real aims united the Allies at secret Crimea conference, by William F. Warde Helen Judd Campaign begins fro 10,000 "Militant" readers SWP candidate files nominating petitions, by wire to the Militant Beating the gun on forced labor WLB chairman Davis gives whitewash excuse for board's stalling policies, by Art Preis (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- gang up on miners -- UMW and AFL -- NLRB strike polls -- employment decline $18,000 party expansion fund campaign total goes over top ahead of deadline, by Rose Karsner Scoreboard Workers laid off despite "shortage" "Militant" Army New York forum to hear address on Yalta parley Pioneer Notes New York local welcomes return of Grace Carlson New SWP hall in San Pedro (Page 3) A report from France on what workers want UAW referendum on strike policy nears conclusion (continued from Page 1) French Trotskyist call to revolutionary action Why we supported "EAM-ELAS" struggles, by M. Morrison Trotskyists candidate issues full program (continued from Page 1) "Might is right," by Covington Hall (Page 4) Leon Sedov: Brave revolutionary fighter, by Leon Trotsky Bosses launch attack on Briggs UAW local, by Jeanette Lane Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Allies foist harsh "peace" terms on Greek EAM-ELAS (continued from Page 1) Vicious lies spread about Greek ELAS Protests compel reduction of court-martial sentence (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the Army comes through, by Charles Jackson Union leaders combine with employers to push vicious substitute for May-Bailey slavery bill (continued from Page 1) Graveyard of grievances (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Real aims that united Allies at Yalta parley Unrest mounting inside Germany Pioneer Paragraphs: Trotskyism offers fighting program for youth, women What the real score was in Greece 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Stalinists in Greece End of isolationism Betrayal technique Workers' Forum -- the Weber case -- fascist activities -- there is more than one Hitler -- for the poor The Militant's Question-Box International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. March 3, 1945 (Page 1) Vigilante terror aimed at Japanese-Americans, by Ralph Graham It's beginning to break! Textile union ends no-strike pledge -- TWU-CIO resigns from membership on WLB -- textile workers' actions strike heavy blow at prestige of Roosevelt's anti-labor board, by Art Preis Forced labor plan advanced by Senate military committee, by C. Thomas Little Steel formula upheld by "impartial" WLB members A rough argument Terror fails to halt strikes in Germany, by Harry Martell Trotskyist candidate hits vigilante raids Fund campaign sets high record (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller SWP branches obtain 1526 new readers in first day of "Militant" sub campaign, by Reba Aubrey Sub scoreboard Akron workers hear talk on situation in Europe "War is hell!" "Militant" Army Geldman extends thanks to CRDC Greet released 12 at San Francisco CRDC meeting Pioneer Notes Dollar patriots get fat Nazi dividend N.Y. forum on Jewish question (Page 3) Fighting record of Trotskyists inside France Trotskyist European underground papers (photo-montage) Reign of terror renewed in Greece following "peace" The reparations issue and a socialist Europe, by M. Morrison Churchill armed fascist forces to massacre the Greek workers, by Larissa Reed (Page 4) Low wages, bloated profits in textile -- pay is lowest in all industry Low wages, bloated profits in textile -- war profiteers multiply wealth Pattern in textiles -- 1945 (cartoon) CIO textile union leaders withdraw no-strike pledge (continued from Page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Steelworkers election reveals militant trend, by Jack Wilson Inside the textile mills (picture) Forced labor plan pushed by Senatorial committe [sic] (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- Big Business leader speaks, by Charles Jackson Vigilante gangs organize campaign of terrorism against Japanese-American citizens in California (continued from Page 1) Vigilantes burn Japanese-American home (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Plan to pillage Germany means ruin for Europe, by John G. Wright Stalin will fight German revolution Pioneer Paragraphs: What Russian Revolution taught world proletariat 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Vote Trotskyist! Capitalist program Menace of Stalinism Workers' Forum -- seeks information about Trotskyism -- small business-man and the unions -- Italian aristocrats play both sides -- our millionaires -- question - box Private working capital greatest in all history FHA bars Negro workers from Texas housing units International Notes "Millionaires Amendment" to limit taxes on rich ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. March 10, 1945 (Page 1) Workers oppose WMC draft plan in New Bedford, by C. Thomas Negro Seabees protest Jim-Crow by hunger strike, by Henry Jordan Roosevelt's trained seals Detroit CIO auto workers strike against anti-union provocations -- Chrysler, Briggs militants resist corporation attacks -- 35,000 give fighting answer to conspiracy of auto barons to destroy UAW-CIO locals, by John Saunders Bulletin "Tyrants War" SWP candidate speaks at enthusiastic rally, Special to the Militant Vinson tightens wage freeze in ruling on "fringe" demands WLB denies UAW CIO wage raise Election platform of Trotskyist candidate for Los Angeles mayor Mine union opens negotiation for substantial pay increases (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- Murray "fights" back Branches obtain over 2000 subscriptions in first two weeks of "Militant" campaign, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard Employers plan drive to bust labor unions, by R. Bell "Militant" Army Pioneer Notes Akron contender challenges all new members (Page 3) Roosevelt and the Middle-East kings, by Frank Lawrence Three kings bearing gifts (cartoon) Report gives real opinion of German people on Nazism Canadians fight draft roundup, by E. Johnson Nazi officials retained in conquered territory, by John G. Wright Talk of Newark on Yalta parley International Notes (Page 4) Tribute to Helen Judd -- revolutionary fighter, by Art Preis The glorious traditions and history of International Women's Day, March 8, by Ruth Johnson What "Liberation" meant to Antwerp, by M. Warren Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Report discloses intent to limit Jewish dentists, by Don Shelton Three articles on Greece featured in February F. I. Forum to hear Ruth Johnson (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- another minority attacked, by Charles Jackson Detroit auto workers strike against company provocations (continued from Page 1) Stalinist finks aid Detroit auto barons "Transfusion? -- Free!" (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Pioneer Paragraphs: the crimes of Big Business profiteers during war-time "Get off the War Labor Board," demands Flint council 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: U.S. role in Greece Duping UAW ranks Wage-freeze fight Wall Street's "relief" for Europe (cartoon) OPA chief admits profits are highest in history Workers' Forum -- the rich and poor in "liberated" Europe -- relies on "prayer" -- make your choice -- "Militant" goes into the Deep South -- transit strike What Little Steel formula has done to real wages Question Box Price ceiling violations boost cost-of-living ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. March 17, 1945 (Page 1) Race on terrorism on West Coast goes unchecked, by Ralph Graham Insurgent masses fight Hitlerism inside Germany, by Harry Martell Graduation day at wage-freeze institute (cartoon) Wage-freeze chiefs gain promotions -- Roosevelt rewards three for service to employers -- president ignores opposition of unionists by naming Davis and Taylor to key posts, by R. Bell "Escape" of fascist general rocks Bonomi regime in Italy, by John G. Wright In the News Los Angeles SWP election rallies feature campaign, Special to the Militant UAW-CIO international board meets as auto crisis grows, by Art Preis Briggs workers vote to end 10-day strike, by Jeanette Lane (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches maintain over 1000-per-week pace in "Militant" subscription campaign, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard Senate bill embodies forced labor scheme, by C. Thomas "Militant" Army Paris Commune is forum topic Pioneer Notes N.Y. local plans masquerade ball (Page 3) Program published by the Italian Trotskyist Party Italian Trotskyist papers (photo-montage) Anglo-American masters grant a "concession," by M. Morrison "Escape" of fascist rocks Bonomi regime (continued from Page 1) Letter from an Italian peasant International Notes Rome workers demonstrate against Bonomi regime (photo) (Page 4) The 62nd anniversary of Karl Marx's death, by Friedrich Engels Behind the Stalinist campaign of slander, by Joseph Keller Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey "Learn to relax by cultivating hobby" is radio advice to overworked mothers, by Grace Carlson Reading unionists urge Labor Party Briggs local votes to end militant 10-day walkout (continued from Page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- when black and white look alike UAW international board meets in attempt to curb auto upsurge (continued from Page 1) Costs: One trillion dollars (cartoon) Race terrorists continue outrages on West Coast Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Pioneer Paragraphs: What defense of the USSR signifies for Trotskyists Los Angeles SWP drive features election rallies (continued from Page 1) 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Kremlin and Greece Nationalize mines Navy Jim-Crow Slave labor -- before Yalta and after (cartoon) Workers' Forum -- answers Churchill's attack on Greeks -- Negro workers -- more comment on the Question Box What leading capitalists think of job prospects Radio networks spread anti-labor propaganda Question Box Press blackout hides profiteers' war crimes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. March 24, 1945 (Page 1) War profiteers seek to smash price controls, by Henry Jordan Detroit strikers fight mass firing of union leaders, by Jerry Kirk The open-shopper's lament (cartoon) Mass resistance to Hitler regime reported growing inside Germany -- strikes, demonstrations flare up in large cities -- revolutionary moods spread as the German, foreign workers united in common struggle, by Harry Martell Powerful minority vote cast against UAW no-strike policy, by Art Preis In the News CIO leaders vote to continue their policy of retreat, by C. Thomas Trotskyist candidate begins radio campaign Packinghouse units call for "holiday," by Barbara Bruce Major demands of coal miners rejected by greedy operators, by Joseph Keller (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches near half-way mark in campaign for 10,000 new "Militant" subscribers, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard "Militant" conference plans 8-page weekly "Militant" Army New York forum to hear lecture on German events Pioneer Notes N.Y. local to hold masquerade ball Socialist youth forum is held Youngstown accepts challenge of Akron contender (Page 3) British accused of assisting fascist Roatta's escape; masses indignant at close of collaborationists' trial, by Larissa Reed The road to freedom for people op [sic] Poland, by M. Morisson Demonstration in Rome (photo) Opposition to Nazi rule spreading in Germany (continued from Page 1) "Militants" trailblazers send first report on work International Notes Reaction of soldiers to hate-propaganda (Page 4) Trotskyist candidate begins radio talks (continued from Page 1) Marx hailed Paris Commune (cartoon) Paris Commune: first workers government, by Ruth Johnson Shop talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Bulletin Billionaires Club membership up with war profits Best medical care given Fala's pups while infants of poor suffer neglect, by Grace Carlson Strong minority in UAW opposes no-strike policy (continued from Page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- Browder shows his colors, by Charles Jackson What miners are fighting to win, by Evelyn Atwood Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky CIO leaders vote to continue their policy of retreat (continued from Page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Fate of the Soviet Union linked to world revolution 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: German workers Smith-Connally Act The main task Guardian of reaction (cartoon) OPA gives profiteers another helping hand Workers' Forum -- Polish readers -- Milwaukee socialists -- more "spicy" articles -- Negro blood -- system denies right to trial by jury NAM advice on how to win friends inside Congress Question Box Grain speculators coin millions from "leaks" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. March 31, 1945 (Page 1) Documents show British bribe Greek royalists Wacs [sic] protesting Jim-Crow given hard labor terms "Equity of sacrifice" (cartoon) Administration aids meat profiteers -- yields to "famine" threat by granting price subsidy -- Roosevelt tells people to "tighten belts" while packers divert meat to black market, by Art Preis British deport 15,000 Greeks to N. Africa Anti-Stalinist militants gain strength in Ford Local 600, by Roy Weston In the News $5,000 reward in Tresca murder posted by police Why Roosevelt promises "study" of annual wage, by C. Thomas Myra Weiss issues election statement West Coast Stalinists seek to suppress SWP (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Over 5,600 new subscriptions obtained in first month of "Militant" campaign, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard Notice to subscribers "Trailblazers" visit miners, steel workers "Militant" Army Heritage of Marx is forum topic at N.Y. school Pioneer Notes Newark forum hears C. Thomas Toledo entry challenges Akron and Youngstown (Page 3) Belgian Trotskyists call for workers government Belgian Trotskyist paper (photo) British Trotskyists enter election race March F. I. analyzes role of Stalinism Kremlin upholds capitalist rule inside Rumania International Notes (Page 4) "Vote for Socialism!" says SWP candidate Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Poorly-housed workers long for "Dream Home," by Grace Carlson Meat profiteers get price subsidy from government (continued from Page 1) Flint Chevrolet paper publishes reply of SWP organizer to Clayton fountain Imperialists compete in cynical phrases Ford local anti-Stalinist militants gain in strength (continued from Page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- Powell, the political contortionist, by Charles Jackson Why miners should get a "royalty," by Larissa Reed Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Bosses' reconversion plans are cutbacks, unemployment, by R. Bell Pioneers Paragraphs: Food shortage made worse by ruthless profiteering 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Role of Stalinism Forced labor drive Churchill's speech The same old racket (cartoon) Latest report on social season at Palm Beach Workers' Forum -- "sick of lies" -- his toughest fights with union haters -- in the fight for 45 years -- tells the story of her husband -- security council and League of Nations Nazis protected profits of Harvester Corporation Question Box Manufacturers association blasts at price controls ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. April 7, 1945 (Page 1) Miners display fighting spirit in strike vote Changing the leopard's spots (cartoon) BIg Business hails "peace charter" signed by CIO and AFL leaders -- Wall Street plans union-busting drive under cover of its "truce" with labor, by C. Thomas In the News Fight censorship! an Editorial Los Angeles SWP local backs Negro candidate Bulletin Indian Trotskyist leader dying in colonial prison Flint AC plant auto workers strike against provocations, by Jeff Thorne Struggles of Belgian miners supported by Trotskyist Party (Page 2) Trade Union Notes 1800 new "Militant" readers in one week sets record for subscription campaign, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard "Trailblazers" obtain 301 new subscriptions "Militant" Army Jackson speaks at Toledo meeting on Negro struggle Pioneer Notes Hold "Militant" sub drive party N.Y. forum hears speech on Marx (Page 3) Spanish Trotskyist group issues ringing call to action First issue of Spanish Trotskyist paper (photo) Social-Democrats back imperialist in Greece, by M. Morrison Flint AC plant strike answers provocations (continued from Page 1) International Notes (Page 4) SWP candidate exposes American fascists Hoodlums assault Jewish children in Minneapolis Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey NAACP demands Youngstown chief of police removed Children suffer from "hidden hunger" because workers can't buy decent food, by Grace Carlson Wartime graft Los Angeles SWP for independent Negro candidate (continued from Page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- "Black Boy" packs a wallop, by Charles Jackson Wall Street hails "peace charter" (continued from Page 1) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Gompers' "Peace Pact" -- its lessons for labor Pioneer Paragraphs: Profiteering food trusts cause food price inflation 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Freedom from want Exposing a fraud Food profiteers Laying it on the table! (cartoon) Why Allied bombs "miss" some plants in Germany Workers" Forum -- steel workers send Congressman wire -- a real "Mac" -- anti-Semitic poison -- cost-plus contract -- IVES-Quinn bill, a small concession War boosts profiteering to new record heights Question Box War food administration blamed for shortages ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. April 14, 1945 (Page 1) SWP election campaign closes in Los Angeles, Special to the Militant Fattening the hog (cartoon) Bosses press for anti-strike laws -- consider "peace charter" merely a scrap of paper -- auto barons and manufacturers association advance 5-point program to destroy unions, by Art Preis Roosevelt report demands extension of wage freeze, by C. Thomas Widespread coal strikes show miners really mean business, by Joseph Keller A generous proposal Meat profiteers line pockets with government funds In the News 18 thank 600 unions for help in defense Greek reaction ousts Plastiras in new shift, by Harry Martell Trotskyists arrested in Belgian dock strike (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches maintain 1200 weekly average in campaign for new "Militant" readers, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard "Trailblazers" report on latest successes "Militant" Army Pioneer Notes Lecture series on World War II (Page 3) Marc Dauber, by Felix Morrow My life in a mining town -- a first-hand account of the struggles of those who toil in the pits Miners casting strike vote Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey How to get needed rest puzzles ulcer patients, by Grace Carlson Foremen in Akron rubber plant go on first strike (Page 4) Los Angeles SWP fights radio censorship What is holding back the German Revolution? by M. Morrison Nurses arrested for acts of kindliness Wartime growth of organized labour (graphic) Urge labor inquiry of Stalinist slanders Union-busting drive continues at Briggs, by Jeanette Lane International Notes SWP concludes election campaign in Los Angeles (continued from Page 1) Meat profiteers line pockets with government funds (continued from Page 1) Notice to subscribers Hits the jackpot (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- significance of the Gibson Report, by Charles Jackson Wage-freeze extension is planned (continued from Page 1) "Mrs. Roosevelt is right -- it certainly pays to buy good clothes." (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky The real price policy of the A and P stores Bosses advance 5-point program to smash unions (continued from Page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Useless capitalist class prevents social progress Mickey Rooney's war performance, a note from V. Grey 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Austria's future Prepare for battle Blows at Jim-Crow One Mickey Finn -- Coming Up! (cartoon) "Good Neighbor" policy of United Fruit Company Wormers' Forum -- praise articles by Grace Carlson -- labor shortage? -- what one student learned in college -- Lockheed workers take strike vote -- some results of mass protest Officer court-martialed for defending Mexican Question Box Veterans discover jokers in promises about loans ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. April 21, 1945 (Page 1) Mine operators forced to yield wage increases Government censorship conceals widespread productions cutbacks -- new blackout hides rise in unemployment -- industrial "demobilization" plans ignore thousands of discharged war workers, by C. Thomas "Big wages" a myth veterans discover Trotskyist leader reported released from Ceylon jail Camouflaging the big gun (cartoon) Bosses push open-shop drive despite CIO-AFL "peace pact," by Art Preis Goodyear workers strike against speed-up program, by Joseph Andrews In the News Propose higher prices to "fight" black market "Militant" expands to 8 pages beginning with May Day issue What can labor expect of Truman? by Joseph Keller (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller 10,000 quota exceeded in seventh week of campaign for new "Militant" readers, by Reba Aubrey, campaign director Scoreboard "Trailblazers" record highest weekly total "Militant" Army Pioneer Notes (Page 3) Chicago forced labor plan used to lower wages, by L. Ray Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey N.Y. phone strike voted 25 to 1 What can American labor expect from President Harry S. Truman? (Continued from Page 1) SWP candidate gives analysis of election Steel corporation fosters race hate weaken union, by Mary Steele Government hides growing cutbacks by news blackout (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Egyptian socialist front enters election The Allied conference at San Francisco, by M. Morrison "Penny an hour" for Indian women Stalinist betrayal of Belgian masses shown by record Bosses push open-shop despite "peace pact" (continued from Page 1) International Notes Belgian miners blast imperialists (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- answering a Powell supporter, by Charles Jackson Why fraternization is prohibited, by Henry Martell Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Anarchist leaders face persecution in Great Britain Poverty robs many women of right to health and beauty, by Grace Carlson 10 Years Ago in the Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: Capitalist manipulations cause rise in food prices (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Argentina Two methods CIO and "peace pact" Growth of unionism in the U.S. (cartoon) Profiteers scuttle OPA plan for cheaper clothing Workers' Forum -- greeting from young Scottish socialist -- wants program for veterans -- Stalinists sanction capital-labor pact Westinghouse electric linked to Nazi cartels Question Box How government aids the aluminum monopoly ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. April 28, 1945 (Page 1) German, French workers battle class enemies May Day 1945 (cartoon) Big Willow Run plant to shut down -- Ford bomber unit cutback to result in mass layoff -- union spokesman asks why government plant is not used to produce civilian goods, by C. Thomas Meat profiteers handed gift of larger subsidies Socialist Workers Party manifesto: a May Day call to American Labor Our martyrs 16,000 Goodrich rubber workers strike in Akron (Page 2) Lockheed workers ask strike poll, by Buddy Lens Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller They showed the way (photo) NMU heads offer "unity" scheme to offset bonus cut, by Art Sharon Telephone union leader gives operators' story, by Evelyn Atwood Company provokes second walkout at Kelsey-Hayes, by Jerry Kirk Bulletin (Page 3) Thomas De Lorenzo tells how Brass Hats use Army draft in attempt to "get" him, by Larissa Reed Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Stalinists defeated in Ford 600 election, by Roy Weston Negro officers protest Jim Crow, 101 under arrest Los Angeles SWP calls on unions to support two Negro candidates Ford bomber unit cutback to result in mass layoffs (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Socialist Workers Party May Day call to labor (continued from Page 1) The Negro Struggle -- Big Business anti-Negroism unmasked, by Charles Jackson Press weeps over "hungry" heiress; suppresses news of ill-fed workers, by Grace Carlson Pioneer Paragraphs: New social system is goal of Fourth International Lenin on May Day (Page 5) What was Roosevelt's real role? -- A Marxist evaluation, by Felix Morrow Stalin's denunciation of Soviet-Japan Pact, by M. Morrison Famous 1886 Haymarket demonstration (illustration) European crisis analyzed in April issue of the F. I. May Day had its origin in 8-hour day struggle, by Larissa Reed Tobin is haunted by case of the 18 he helped frame (Page 6) May Days during the First World War, by Ruth Johnson Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Pre-war May Day issues of "the Militant" (photo montage) How May Days were celebrated under Lenin -- and under Stalin, by Grace Carlson International Notes 10 Years in the Militant (Page 7) Lessons for labor in Detroit election, by John Saunders "Militant" gains 11,860 new subscribers as campaign hits 116 per cent of quota, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard "Trailblazers" report success in Rochester "Militant" Army Columnist V. Grey speaks in Toledo Pioneer Notes (Page 8) Voice of the future No idle factories! The new "Militant" "But with the housing shortage this is the best I could do!" (cartoon) Briggs union answers boss lies to soldiers Workers' Forum -- "the clink of golden dollars" -- anti-labor interests spread anti-Semitism -- the workers want to read the truth -- "still time to die" Question Box Wartime advertising pays in lower corporate taxes Dump government plants in ocean, say monopolists ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. May 5, 1945 (Page 1) More cutbacks layoffs speeded by government Italian masses settle accounts with Mussolini (photo) Huge uprising sweeps North Italy -- partisans drive out Nazis, execute dictator Mussolini -- committees of national liberation hand power to Allied puppet government in Rome, by Harry Martell Company retreats after two strikes at Kelsey-Hayes Strong protest wins release of Negro officers In the News Conference at San Francisco will not ensure future for the people, by Li Fu-jen Big aircraft layoffs hit Buffalo workers, by Bill Gray Real aim of campaign around atrocities (Page 2) Result of elections in UAW-CIO locals reveal [sic] sharp discontent of auto workers, by E. Kennedy Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller New NAACP pamphlet (photo) Pamphlet bares Navy frame-up of Negroes, by Grace Carlson Army Brass Hats burn Wright's book Auto profiteers' spokesman calls union "vultures" Negro workers give evidence on Jim Crow in boilermakers Government speeds cutbacks in nation's war production industries (continued from Page 1) Big layoffs hit Buffalo workers (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) A review of the UAW referendum Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Preparing "post-war plan" for seamen (cartoon) Shipowners plan post-war military control of seamen, by Art Sharon Chicago Buick Local 6 votes for strike poll, by Mike Bartell It pay to advertise Workers answer provocations by five strikes in Allentown Cleveland diesel Local 207 turns down GM contract, by B. Kingsley (Page 4) Did Roosevelt curb monopolists? by Felix Morrow The Negro Struggle -- what about the colonial workers? by Charles Jackson Big bankroll provides best immunity to the dread scourge of tuberculosis, by Grace Carlson Hawaiian trade unions win important victory, by Nadine Collins Any different from Nazi atrocities? 10 Years Ago in the Militant 3 anti-fascists railroaded to prison in London Pioneers Paragraphs: The workers' next job is to build the Labor Party (Page 5) British documents, long withheld from the public, show German people first victims of atrocities, by Joseph Hansen Putting on the show (cartoon) S.F. conference will not ensure world peace (continued from Page 1) On Italian slogan: "For the republic," by M. Morrison Revealing sidelights on Golden Gate parley International Notes (Page 6) Allied censorship is world-wide, by Ralph Graham Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Italian partisan action (photo) Huge uprising sweeps North Italy; Mussolini executed (continued from Page 1) Allies' real aim is their campaign around atrocities (continued from Page 1) The difference between blue blood and red, by Bill Morgan (Page 7) Labor-management committees aid bosses 13,497 new subscribers to "Militant" as campaign reaches 132 per cent mark, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard "Trailblazers" report on visit to mine town "Militant" Army Pioneer Notes Two new trailblazer teams report inspiring success (Page 8) Mussolini's end Program for jobs Miners show way Workers' Forum -- Indian woman like "Militant" -- masters, or slaves -- new inventions under capitalism -- Italian prisoners hear of Trotskyism -- London conference The most tragic victims of the imperialist war Industrial accidents take huge wartime toll Lawyers, bankers, editors predominate in Congress Question Box ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. May 12, 1945 (Page 1) Mass lay-offs speeded as war ends in Europe Allied powers prepared to impose harsh "peace" upon ruined Europe -- Germany to be dismembered and occupied indefinitely -- victims of imperialist slaughter estimated at 40,000,000; double World War I dead, by Ralph Graham All is "expendable" -- except profits! Hard coal miners remain on strike despite "seizure" The approaching tornado (cartoon) Book by Cannon to be serialized in "the Militant" Walter held, seized by GPU, disappears in Soviet Union In the News Meat profiteers claim prices not high enough How workers celebrated May Day at Buchenwald Back-stage deals at San Francisco parley, by Li Fu-jen (Page 2) Auto union paper tells how corporations scorn "peace charter" signed by the CIO, by Art Preis Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Increase in profits (cartoon) Employment prospects are slim in Buffalo, by Bill Gray Maritime War Board order slash in seamen's bonuses, by Art Sharon Seattle Negroes organize to gain rights in union Hard coal miners remain on strike despite "seizure" (continued from Page 1) Cramp shipyard workers resist wage-cut ruling Group established to fight Jim Crow in armed forces (Page 3) Rubber locals repel boss attacks Allies prepare harsh "peace" for Europe Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Youngstown CIO adopts program to aid veterans Poor mothers advised to patch, darn and sew, by Grace Carlson Back-stage deals at Golden Gate parley expose the imperialist aims of Allies (continued from Page 1) Lay-offs spread in Ohio cities Small gain in new contract for CIO steel union ranks, by Jack Wilson (Page 4) Nazis hounded the Trotskyists as mortal foe The Negro Struggle -- from the frying pan into the fire, by Charles Jackson Walter held, leader in anti-Nazi fight, disappears in USSR after GPU arrest (continued from Page 1) Held's defense of Soviet Union The role of Roosevelt: Did Roosevelt solve the agricultural crisis in America? by Felix Morrow (Page 5) How Hitler regime came to power, by Joseph Hansen Trotsky was first to warn of Nazism Soviet Union Birds of a feather at Munich (photo) Armed partisans finish fascists in North Italy Friends and admirers of fascist dictators American Big Business aided ruling class in Nazi Germany International Notes "The Militant" fought Nazism from the start (photo) (Page 6) Capitalist system is responsible for atrocities, declares Albert Goldman in address on May Day, by Albert Goldman Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey New York SWP holds large May Day rally, by Larissa Reed May Day inspires European workers SWP celebrates May Day in many cities (Page 7) Trailblazers report on Pittsburgh work 15,169 new readers of "the Militant" as campaign soars to 149 per cent mark, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard Vincent R. Dunne addresses Chicago SWP May Day rally "Militant" Army Pioneer Notes 10 Years ago in the Militant Militant Pace-Setters (Page 8) The fall of Nazism We told the truth Our slogan Truman's message The same old stew (cartoon) U.S. monopolies protect their German interests Workers' Forum -- how to feed starving Europe -- railroad workers get a forum -- Wall Street loans to the fascists -- Haymarket affair -- Young Trotskyist gets subscriptions Question Box Both capitalist parties join against FEPC bill War department abandons Canadian oil project ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. May 19, 1945 (Page 1) Veterans bitter over fraudulent "bill of rights," by Larissa Reed Hard coal miners continue strike into third week A sign of the times (cartoon) Mass lay-offs, pay cuts announced -- wage freeze to continue while prices are boosted -- government officials disclose hunger plans for workers, huge hand-outs for profiteers, by Art Preis Greek dictatorship continues brutal terror against people, by Joseph Hansen Negro battalion herded onto ship by armed guards In the News Nazis saves Morgan interests in France Ford Local 600 rally calls for end of no-strike policy, by Roy Weston Government assures price tax "relief" to profiteers (Page 2) CIO newsmen's guild is target of attack by labor-hating publishers association, by Dave Jeffries Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Reports forecast unemployment and wage slashes (continued from Page 1) Empire State scrubwomen vote strike! (Photo) Seamen's pay cut while operators rake in profits, by Art Sharon Reports forecast unemployment and wage slashes (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) "Peace pact" is smokescreen for anti-union drive Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky It pays to monopolize! St. Paul ward workers need militant program, by Jack Pearson Newark Carmen's demands turned down by the WLB Ford Local 600 demands end of no-strike pledge (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Negro plasma segregation traced to Army Jim Crow Mistreatment of sick veterans charged, by Grace Carlson The Negro Struggle -- Hitler's race hatred is not dead! by Charles Jackson Labor spy confesses boss plot to smash Ohio union A tribute to Theodore Debs, sincere socialist What did Roosevelt do for labor? by Felix Morrow Returning veterans bitter over GI bill (continued from Page 1) (Page 5) Exploding lies of the Jew-baiter, by Don Shelton Scotch that snake! (cartoon) Why the duke left his post in the Bahamas Trotsky's warning about World War II U.S. Brass Hats teach a lesson in etiquette, by Bill Morgan International Notes (Page 6) Big Business domination over the American Press, by Paul Abbott Child labor (graphic) Elections show French people want socialism, by Albert Goldman Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey British puppet government slaughters Greek workers (continued from Page 1) Reader angrily protests anti-Japanese atrocities Pioneer Paragraphs: How industrialists organize anti-labor fascist gangs Morgan holdings in France saved by Nazi friends (continued from Page 1) (Page 7) Trailblazers visit steelworker area 16,283 subscriptions pour into "Militant" office as campaign enters last 2 weeks, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard Stalinist banks aid French Trotskyists "Militant" Army 10 Years Ago in the Militant Militant Pace-Setters Pioneer Notes (Page 8) Walter Held's fate Pacific war Program for jobs Withdraw the troops! That old familiar feeling (cartoon) The bigger the war -- the greater the profits Workers' Forum -- must Newark be a slum city? -- fascist poison -- "liberated" Italians -- for slave labor Government takes good care of big corporations German workers were main victim of atrocities Question Box ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. May 26, 1945 (Page 1) Mine strikers win $1.37 daily wage increase Capitalism in war and peace (cartoon) Labor leaders denounce Vinson's fraudulent "reconversion" report -- disprove his false figures on coming layoffs, pay cuts -- unionists seeks shorter work, week, higher wages to hold jobs and "take home" pay, by Art Preis Veterans discover jobs hard to get, wages too low, by Larissa Reed Army discharge plan discriminates against Negroes International rivalries grow following defeat of Germany, by Li Fu-jen In the News Propose fatter profits to "end" food shortage Trotskyist candidate sues radio station Strike wave sweeps over Western Europe, by Henry Martell (Page 2) Bethlehem steel workers at Lackawanna, N. Y., strike against threat of layoffs, Special to the Militant What the future holds (cartoon) Postwar job prospect in railroad industry, by John Russo Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Exploited cleaning women strike for five-cent raise, by Evelyn Atwood War-profits and layoffs Veterans discover jobs hard to get (continued from Page 1) Hard coal miners win pay increase by 3-week strike (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) NMU leaders squawk at exposure, by Art Sharon Brewster "sit-in" -- June, 1944 Vinson's report assailed as false by union leaders (continued from Page 1) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Stalinist slander campaign in Chicago CIO council rebuffed A picture -- and its lessons, an Editorial Discussions on Soviet Union in May "Fourth International" (Page 4) Victors renew rivalries after Germany's fall (continued from Page 1) Just a dream (cartoon) "No meat -- no work!" say miners in West Virginia, by Grace Carlson Wave of strikes sweeps through Western Europe (continued from Page 1) The Negro Struggle -- Jewish officer's stand against Jim Crow, by Charles Jackson Outcome of Roosevelt's New Deal, by Felix Morrow Wall Street agents to govern Germany (Page 5) Allies impose barbarous rule on German people, by Joseph Hansen Murdered by Stalin's GPU Stalin's machine-gun assault on Trotsky, by Paul Abbott Stalinists repression of masses in Poland, by Albert Goldman Stalinists attempt frameup against French Trotskyists What is the fate of Walter Held? International Notes (Page 6) James P. Cannon's History of American Trotskyism -- I Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Rankin seeks whitewash in vets' hospital probe, by Grace Carlson Two ways to handle fascists -- cases of Goering and Mussolini, by Bill Morgan Pioneer Paragraphs: Conditions for the victory of proletarian revolution (Page 7) "Trailblazers" make their final report 17,855 new "Militant" subscribers gained as campaign enters in wind-up period, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard Midwest vacation school open July 1 Trailblazer team from Youngstown visits Newcastle "Militant"Army 10 Years Ago in the Militant Pioneer Notes (Page 8) Colonial freedom Double standard Trieste -- a warning Biddle conspiracy Dumping them on the scrapheap (cartoon) How monopolies profit from the sick and dying Workers' Forum -- hotel workers -- benefits to woman of nursery schools -- "virtual slaves" -- Britisher on India -- contributes poem No freezing of salaries for corporation big-shots Question Box Defective planes cause death to thousands ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. June 2, 1945 (Page 1) Stalinists paving way for new shift in line, by Felix Morrow "That for you -- and THIS for me!" (cartoon) 450,000 face lay-offs in aircraft -- government has no plan to provide employment -- administration schemes to give Big Business control over production, jobs and prices, by Art Preis New factor in relations between Allies and Kremlin, by Li Fu-jen Bell Aircraft workers protest lay-offs with plant "sit-in," Special to the Militant In the News American troops fire on German anti-Nazi rally To the unknown soldier on Memorial Day -- 1945, by Theodore Kovalesky Rankin blocks investigation on care of wounded veterans, by Grace Carlson Syrian people fight troops of French colonial rulers (Page 2) Negro boilermakers in Los Angeles fight against Jim-Crow policy of union heads, by C. Thomas War mother (illustration) A four-star mother speaks for her sons, by Evelyn Atwood Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Lockheed aircraft local vote two to one for strike, by B. Lens Ford 600 unit commends miners for their fight, by Roy Weston Poll-tax Bourbons block FEPC bill To the unknown soldier on Memorial Day -- 1945 (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Shipping trust plans to scrap war-time merchant fleet, by Frank Laurence Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Fruehauf trailer strike of 1500 enters 4th week, by Jerry Kirk Atrocity in American -- Memorial Day 1937 (photo) 450,000 aircraft workers facing mass lay-offs (continued from Page 1) Wage freeze? Depends on what job you hold, by Bill Morgan How attorney General Biddle violated civil liberties during World War II, by Joseph Hansen Fables for our time (Page 4) Study in contrasts -- how a millionaire and a tenement dweller lived and died, by Grace Carlson The Negro Struggle -- the San Francisco fraud, by Charles Jackson The relations between Allies and Kremlin (continued from Page 1) An exchange of opinion on problems of Latin America "Why, daddy? -- 3-year-old tosses some tough question,[sic] by Robert Kendall Pioneer Paragraphs: Soviet Union endangered by Stalinist bureaucracy (Page 5) Stalinists prepare for a new shift (continued from Page 1) Cut loose from Churchill's apron-strings (cartoon) British workers break coalition with Churchill, by Ralph Graham Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Indo-China CP majority join 4th International Buffalo Aircraft workers in "sit-in" demonstration (continued from Page 1) Why does FBI refuse to aid in Tresca case? Historic film "Czar to Lenin" shown in Toledo (Page 6) How German prisoners are treated International Notes Minimum wage (graphic) Women workers suffer double exploitation, by Antoinette Konikow German miners struggled unceasingly against Nazism Syrians fighting colonial rulers (continued from Page 1) The history of American Trotskyism -- Part 2 -- leaders and policies of the pioneer communist movement in United States, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) 22,437 subscriptions rolled up in smashing climax to "Militant's" 3-month campaign for new readers, by Reba Aubrey Militant Pace-setters Scoreboard Leading pace-setter relates experiences, by Mike Warren Branch pace-setters Militant Army 10 Years Ago in the Militant Pioneer Notes Fight for this program: (Page 8) To our new readers Nenni's arrest Seeking scapegoat The Japanese people "I can't understand why there's so much criticism of the San Francisco Conference -- all the best people were there." (cartoon) Capitalist postwar plan includes "riot" drills Workers' Forum -- plain people pay -- slip of the pen -- how the rich live in France -- "pay -- or perish in your garbage" Most women workers need jobs to maintain families Question Box Steel price rise means $80 million more profits ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. June 9, 1945 (Page 1) Stalinists make official change in their policy, by Felix Morrow Coal miner railroaded to jail under Smith-Connally slave law -- William Patterson is the first militant unionist victimized by anti-labor act, by Art Preis Imperialist shysters The pay-off is the lay-off (cartoon) Imprisoned miner has long record of union struggle, by Art Preis Grim future for unemployed revealed in Truman program In the News Arab masses repulse De Gaullist enslavers, by Alfredo Martinez "Women in Prison" subject of Carlson national tour Trotskyists in France jailed; La Verite banned, Bulletin Los Angeles U.A.W. Council hits Jim Crow job policies (Page 2) Grim future for the unemployed revealed in program of Truman (continued from Page 1) Youngstown Steel workers protest changes schedule Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Akron rubber workers vote strike 3 to 1 Detroit auto men back housing plan Willow Run workers picket WMC office, by Roy Weston Rankin whitewash blocked in Veteran car inquiry, by Grace Carlson Veil of silence in Tresca case Black market prices "hold very firm" Fables for our time (Page 3) Militant union man jailed under anti-labor law (continued from Page 1) Miners casting strike vote (photo) Imprisoned miner has long record of union struggle (continued from Page 1) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Union brothers solidly behind Wm. Patterson, by Art Preis Coal miners blaze trail for entire labor movement Rise in mine deaths due to owners' greed (Page 4) Stalinists officially adopt new policy (continued from Page 1) The Negro Struggle -- Einstein confounds race-haters, by Charles Jackson Why millions of women workers don't have "that American look," by Grace Carlson Hunger paralyzes Greece as Allies hold down relief Hoover used food as weapon to subdue European peoples, by Bill Morgan Pioneer Paragraphs: Trotskyists support fight for liberation of colonies A correction in railroad figures (Page 5) Arabs beat back French colonial despots (continued from Page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey French bombs hit 10,000 victims in Algiers revolt French "democracy' in Syria (cartoon) Workers in Milan disarmed; called thugs, "fascists," by Paul Abbott U.S. Big Business chiefs take charge of Germany, by Harry Martell Market scene in British India Typhus strikes in "liberated" France "Sit-in" wins concessions for Bell Aircraft workers 10 Years Ago in the Militant A correction (Page 6) Tokyo bombings kill millions of civilians, by Joseph Hanson Angry veterans raid Paris clothing stores Blame an inhuman system not the "inhuman rats"! The history of American Trotskyism -- the deadly virus of ultra-leftism in American Communism's early days, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- wage cuts -- Army "democracy" -- Militant readers -- protests slaughter -- appreciation -- union lesson -- US labor needs its own party -- the Internationale -- "Is crew behaving?" Carlson to speak on women in prison (continued from Page 1) Grace Carlson one of the 18 in Minneapolis labor case Twin Cities mark successful end of "Militant" drive Militant Army Boston SWP opens new headquarters Pioneer Notes (Page 8) Strikebreaker Tobin French "democracy" Peacetime censorship Stalinist cynicism "Poor Fifi . . . ." (cartoon) Surpluses in peace and war under capitalism International Notes How bigger and better scarcities are made Question Box Agricultural barons work to undermine Wagner Act ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. June 16, 1945 (Page 1) Real meaning of latest shift in tactical line of American Stalinist -- statement of the National Committee of the Socialist Workers Party Union leaders fail to fight for effective jobs program -- Thomas pleads with bosses while unemployment mounts -- UAW-CIO head ignores union's program for government operation of Big Industry, by Joseph Keller From words -- to deeds! (Cartoon) Why the "turn" was proclaimed Union war vets protest terrorism against Nisei First anti-strike law victim appeals to labor from prison, by Art Preis Farrell Dobbs, "Militant" editor, runs for mayor of New York City In the News New York meeting to launch tour of Grace Carlson Packinghouse workers fight no-strike policy, by Barbara Bruce (Page 2) Union leaders offer no program for real fight to maintain jobs (continued from Page 1) Truman's double standard (photo montage) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Buffalo workers face increasing lay-offs Stalinists lose in elections at Ford Local 600, by Roy Weston Smith-Connally Act victim issues appeal from prison (continued from Page 1) Jobless Buffalo workers (photo) Fables for Today Negro boilermakers gain legal victory in San Pedro, Special to the Militant (Page 3) Oregon CIO council assails race terror Carlson exposes San Francisco parley as fraud Grace Carlson begins tour as New York rally (continued from Page 1) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Encouraged by farcical trial, by J. Blake Pioneer Notes How war perils end race hatred Stalinism in France Hines fired as vets' head in hospital investigation The fearful cost of World War II (Page 4) Allied power divide Germany in 4 spheres, by Felix Morrow An inside story -- conditions of women in American jails, by Grace Carlson The Negro Struggle -- Henry Ford and the Ecorse Project Churchill attacks socialism in battle for re-election Pioneer Paragraphs: The workers must prepare for a great social crisis Farrell Dobbs runs for mayor of New York City (continued from Page 1) (Page 5) The new Stalinist tactical shift (continued from Page 1) Shop talks on Socialism, by V. Grey 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 6) Arrested Puerto Rican nationalist leader opposed Wall St. imperialism, by Evelyn Atwood Big Business militarists push for peace-time conscription, by Joseph Hansen Out of their own mouths The history of American Trotskyism -- the great positive contributions of the pioneer communist movement, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- white prejudice -- Einstein's views -- food shortage -- war's aftermath -- the veterans -- entering the Army -- attack on Negroes -- the best paper -- the Japanese people Stalinist shift analyzed in June issue of the F.I. Ex-premiers voice "protest" against Greek reign of terror Chile workers denounce film Vacation school to open July 1 in Michigan camp Boss drive car into picket line Militant Army Fight for this program: (Page 8) Free Patterson ! Syrian independence Truth will out Another demagogue "Servants are so . . ." (Cartoon) What Big Corporations have made out of the war International Notes OPA opposes black market with leaflet campaign Question Box How Standard Oil trust protected Nazi partners ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. June 23, 1945 (Page 1) FIrst-Hand Report: Class conflict in Italy today European peoples ready for socialism Wall Street's "peace" plan (cartoon) Auto conference urges strike vote -- Detroit local leaders demand action program -- 400 heads of UAW locals call for militant policy to fight wage cuts, unemployment, by John Saunders Reaction hounds the Trotskyists thruout [sic] Europe 20,000 Goodyear rubber workers strike in Akron, by Joseph Andrews Brass hats push legislation to militarize American youth, by Joseph Hansen In the News New York SWP issues statement on election Chicago drivers walk out, defy Army strikebreaking Housing project bars Negro vets Text of Detroit UAW conference resolution (Page 2) Akron Goodyear workers strike rubber plants as grievances pile up Pleads with plutocrat (photo) Bell Aircraft fires unionists for sit-in protest Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Detroit auto parley demands strike vote (continued from Page 1) Steelworkers hit double standard Goodrich men show militant attitude 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 3) Trotsky's prediction on Stalinist shifts It's still the same answer (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky New York SWP statement on elections outlines fundamental campaign issues (continued from Page 1) Unions united to elect new Minneapolis mayor, by Barbara Bruce Shift foreseen in sage policy of NMU leaders (Page 4) Brass Hats pushing peacetime draft (continued from Page 1) Will a "baby bonus" safeguard child victims of profit system? by Grace Carlson The Negro Struggle -- the bitter and the sweet, by Charles Jackson Rising living costs rob railroad workers of meager wage gains while owners reap enormous war profits, by Jack Pearson Use race slander in hospital probe, by Grace Carlson Rail worker submits union program for discussion Pioneer Paragraphs: The imperialist struggle for mastery of Far East Grace Carlson's tour schedule (Page 5) Two points of view on deliberate mass slaughter of civilian worker and peasant millions in Japan Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Trotskyists in Europe persecuted by reaction (continued from Page 1) Suppressed Belgian Trotskyist paper (photo) Stalinist birds of a feather (Page 6) Italian political crisis grows as workers advance closer to revolutionary struggle (continued from Page 1) German C. P. leader admits false policy toward Nazis, by Paul Abbott Mass demonstration in Rome (photo) The history of American Trotskyism -- how a new militant leadership arose in the pioneer communist movement, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- advertisements in socialist papers -- Germany today -- living in style -- an achievement -- Stalinist switch -- a tragic story -- seen in India -- somewhere in Germany -- disclaimer -- fill a need -- Chinese arithmetic -- urges brevity -- bombing of Japan Lumber workers take strike vote, by Charles Hughes Militant Army Pioneer Notes Fight for this program (Page 8) Reaction in Belgium Poll tax Patterson case A class difference "I don't know why . . . " (cartoon) How maritime commission aided ship-owner profits International Notes Weirton Steel indicted in war materials fraud Question Box Florida union-busters use race-hate technique ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. June 30, 1945 (Page 1) RCP candidate in Wales wins wide support Trotskyist party in France resists repressive acts Wall Street interests push Senate bill to smash unions -- new measure would outlaw strikes, impose open shop, by Art Preis Sharpening the axe for labor (cartoon) England's workers protest layoffs Soldiers forced to drive trucks in Chicago strike, by Tod Wilkinson Goodyear strikers defy WLB ultimatum to return to work, by Joseph Andrews Bulletin Large mass meeting in New York launches Carlson national tour, by Larissa Reed In the News Resolution in support of William Patterson Hoodlum gang assaults Briggs local militants Allies foist new cabinet on Italy, by Paul Abbott (Page 2) Army runs trucks lines in Chicago strike (continued from Page 1) Protesting Willow Run shut-down (photo) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Truman's answer Seamen's bonus cut by Maritime Board Marvelous! New union-busting bill pushed in U.S. Senate (continued from Page 1) 10 Years in the Militant (Page 3) Big New York meeting hears Carlson talk (continued from Page 1) Rubber workers too busy to read (cartoon) Simpson bids youth enter into politics Dairy of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Dobbs blasts boss parties in election Goodyear strikers defy WLB ultimatum to return to work Mexican workers exploited, herded like bondslaves, by Bill Morgan Summer school opens July First in Michigan SWP branch activities Soldiers protest anti-Nisei terror Vacation school planned on coast (Page 4) Professor wants barracks for college youth in U.S., by Dave Jeffries Negro newspapers united to combat Jim Crow policies, by Jean Simon Negro soldiers expose Rankin's racial lies, by Joseph Hansen The Negro Struggle -- FEPC, a political football, by Charles Jackson L.A. Trotskyists call for united anti-fascist action Furriers in Newark learn from strike, by Harry Robinson More facts revealed by Press reporter 4,000 UAW members conduct 11-day breeze corp. Strike Pioneer Notes Pioneer paragraphs: Trotskyism is based upon workers' internationalism (Page 5) 200,000 burned alive in Hamburg Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Hamburg horror confirmed British renew fraudulent offer rejected by India three years ago, by Felix Morrow Nailing the lie of German "guilt" English Trotskyists make gain in election (continued from Page 1) Capitalist ruin of British coal industry Canadian CCF party shows voting power (Page 6) Allied conquerors foist new puppet cabinet on the Italian people (continued from Page 1) Hunting down fascists in Italy (photo) Stalinists, socialists conduct sham fight against monarchy, by Albert Goldman The history of American Trotskyism -- how Stalinist degeneration affected the faction fight in the American C. P., by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- keep on reading! -- from a seaman -- on cosmetics -- a hard task -- insult to injury -- technocracy -- changing ways -- freedom from want! -- again on Japan -- the veterans -- like an axe Sailor's family out on the street (photo) Militant Army Fight for this program: (Page 8) Withdraw the troops! Scrapped in action Stalin's scapegoat Bridges case "They simply can't . . . " (cartoon) Surplus property board favors big monopolies International Notes Why the cartel interests sneer at anti-trust laws Question Box How a soldier who died would answer Gen. Patton ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. July 7, 1945 (Page 1) Stalinist party opposes Soviets for Germany, by Paul Abbott Great upsurge of labor militancy shown in nation-wide strike wave -- workers resist pay cuts, layoffs with picket lines C. P. heads admit treacherous role in Greek struggle "Peace" by force! (cartoon) 32,000 on strike in Akron rubber plants; Firestone shut down tight, by Joseph Andrews Bulletin 48,000 workers strike in Detroit for equal wages, by Albert Cummings In the News How United Nations charter covers up imperialist deals, by Joseph Hansen NAACP protests naming of Byrnes No salary freeze for Big Business The real solution for Willow Run, An Editorial UAW victor over Budd open ship Western Electric workers cast big vote for strike (Page 2) Akron rubber walkout spreads; 32,000 involved as Firestone workers join Goodyear strikers (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Goodrich local raises demand for 30-hour week Tear-gassing peaceful pickets (photo) Scrap of paper NMU officials evade fight on bonus slash Buffalo UAW supports Detroit strike motion, by Bill Grey 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 3) Northwest Ohio auto local ask 30-hour week, by Maggie McGowan Willow Run -- symbol of American capitalism (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Fords still happy 48,000 Detroit workers strike for pay equality (continued from Page 1) The only solution for Willow Run (continued from Page 1) Judge gags union's paper to muzzle attack on Avery Buffalo UAW-CIO resolution supporting William Patterson Ohio auto parley backs Patterson (Page 4) Southern Bourbons filibuster in Senate against FEPC bill, by Larissa Reed Negro boys in chains (photo) The Negro Struggle -- why Trotskyists fight for Negro rights, by Charles Jackson Workers' Bookshelf A correction Fellow Countrymen Reading outdoor meeting hears address by Dunne, by jack Miller SWP branch activities Milwaukee CRDC holds gay outing Pioneer Notes Pioneer Paragraphs: Revolutionary character of the epoch we live in (Page 5) United Nations charter designed to hide undercover robber deals of imperialists (continued from Page 1) Tailing in cotton fields (illustration) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey CPA leader admits party anti-democratic: but proposed cure won't change anything High level fraternization Millions receive less than subsistence pay Stalinist treachery in Greek struggle (continued from Page 1) Stalinists in Germany advocate capitalism (continued from Page 1) (Page 6) N. Y. Trotskyist candidates unmask Stalinist switch on O'Dwyer, termed a "fascist" by CP in 1941 Carlson reports on success in Rochester during her tour, by Grace Carlson Boston gathering greets Carlson Grace Carlson's tour schedule Summer school opened July 1 in Michigan The history of American Trotskyism -- why the Stalinists hid the documents of the Trotskyist left opposition, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- ranting Rankin -- guilty of what? Hurting the people -- frame-up defined -- 60 million jobs -- not impressed -- Grace Carlson -- rare information -- seeking understanding -- Republic Steel Patterson expresses appreciation Militant Army A word to our correspondents Fight for this program: (Page 8) Support Patterson! Britain's lackeys Words and deeds Socialism nowhere "Why -- farm work . . . " (cartoon) International Notes Public utility hijacks New York City consumers Question Box NAM expends big dough in anti-labor campaign Hitlerite ideas taught in U .S. Army study course ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. July 14, 1945 (Page 1) What Akron strike means for labor, An Editorial American tanks threaten workers in Milan strike against hunger Akron rubber strikers fight drive to crush their union -- Goodyear plants "seized"; Firestone local menaced, by Joseph Andrews Allied "democracy" in Milan (cartoon) NMU forces "unanimous" convention vote for "pledge," by M. Stevenson In the News Printing trades strike continues against Donnelley Where is Boyer? Negro machinists resist Jim Crow Greek reaction plots to restore monarchy, by Paul Abbott Youngstown Steel locals elect militant officers Briggs union backs Akron rubber strike Berlin black market thrives under Allies (Page 2) Rubber workers fight magnificent battle against great odds to safeguard unions Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Goodyear's operator On the picket line in Akron (photo) Local auto union heads demand UAW convention URW heads betray rubber unionists (Page 3) NMU officials evade read struggle against seamen's bonus slash Trampled in the dust! (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky No-strike pledge rammed through NMU convention (continued from Page 1) Reconversion -- I: Government aids profiteers; ignores workers' vital needs, by Art Preis Printing trades strike continues against Donnelley (continued from Page 1) Layoffs spread in Los Angeles NMU convention sidelights Stalinists attack Trotskyists at Milwaukee picnic Huge small-arms plant shutdown in St. Louis 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 4) 4,250 signatures gathered on petition to put Trotskyists on ballot in N. Y. Worker praises vacation school in opening week, by Joe Morgan The Negro Struggle -- Negroes and the Stalinist movement, by Charles Jackson But he'll "get along" N. Y. Trotskyist candidates Grace Carlson tells about visit in Akron, by Grace Carlson Grace Carlson's tour schedule Grace Carlson's tour greeted with enthusiasm in 3 cities Buffalo audience hears Grace Carlson Pioneer Notes SWP branch activities Carlson addresses Rochester meeting American tanks threaten workers in Milan strike (continued from Page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Without correct leadership the revolution can be lost (Page 5) Worker on strike describes vile conditions provoking newspaper delivery stoppage in New York City, by Evelyn Atwood Los Angeles Trotskyists call for struggle against fascists Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Klement, 1938 victim of Stalinist killer Negro-hating congressmen wave flag in campaign to kill FEPC 8,000 auto workers strike at Mack plants, by Paul Mason (Page 6) How the masses destroyed the Bastille in Great French Revolution of 1789-93, by Joseph Hansen Allied powers looting machinery in Germany Plot to restore Greek monarchy (continued from Page 1) Trotskyists active in Ireland The history of American Trotskyism -- how Trotsky's criticism of Stalinism reached the American C. P. leaders, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- forbidden to speak -- Stalinist traitors pilloried in letter -- a word with our correspondents -- what kind of party? -- lies about Germans -- models degraded -- vet's problems -- contrast in Mexico -- Allentown layoffs -- the baldheads -- a rebuke Win an original Laura Gray cartoon! Youngstown CIO supports Akron rubber strikers Militant Army Negro machinists resist Jim Crow (continued from Page 1) Fight for this program: (Page 8) Halt the fascists! True to form Withdraw the troops! Truth about Germany "But why can't I . . . " (cartoon) Tax "relief" bill gives billions to corporations International Notes Soldiers shipped to coast in vermin-ridden coaches Question Box Auto industry reserves provides [sic] 15 years' profits ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. July 21, 1945 (Page 1) British despots in Nigeria ban native papers, Special to the Militant Trotskyist runs for parliament in Chile election, by Henriques New York news delivery strikers check union-busting assault -- compel WLB to issue order on publishers to arbitrate, by John Locke Bulletin Congressional lynchers at work (cartoon) Persecuted Nigerian editor appeals to U. S. labor and Negro organizations for support In the News Southern Bourbon spokesmen success in lynching F.E.P.C., by Joseph Hansen Bilbo incites race riots in Detroit Dobbs blasts role of LaGuardia in newspaper strike SWP starts fund for Trotskyists in Europe, by Farrell Dobbs GPU in Italy spreads vile frame-up slander Simpson hits FEPC foes Los Angeles CIO combats fascists (Page 2) News deliverers in New York end 17-day strike (continued from Page 1) N. Y. news strikers welcome "Militant" on picket lines, by Ruth Johnson Publishers fight newspaper unions all over country Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Chevrolet unit calls for strike vote Dobbs blasts role of mayor in strike (continued from Page 1) Sinister Wall Street forces in attack on the newspaper unions Breeze CIO auto locals win gains in new contract Goodrich layoffs violate contract with local union SWP branch activities St. Paul union demands pardon for Patterson (Page 3) Stalinists tighten stranglehold on NMU; force delegates to O.K. policy of betrayal Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Shipping commission offices picketed by maritime unions Rubber strike ended to avoid "seizure," by Joseph Andrews Reconversion -- II: Monopoly profit interests sabotage full production, by Art Preis 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 4) Southern Bourbon poll-tax congressmen lynch fair employment practices committee (continued from Page 1) Trotskyists predicted the fate of the FEPC The Negro Struggle -- an open letter to Negro Communists, by Charles Jackson Midwest vacation school students learn Marxism, enjoy happy time Modern welding and the welder Pioneer Notes Open-air lakeside class at vacation school (photo) Plan "Militant" picnic in eastern Pennsylvania Pioneer Paragraphs: Fascism used middle class to establish its mass base (Page 5) Socialist Workers Party's fighting platform for the election campaign in New York City -- preamble N. Y. Trotskyist candidates (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Ten-point platform of the Trotskyist candidates (Page 6) Socialist Workers Party opens fund campaign to help persecuted Trotskyists in Europe (continued from Page 1) Grace Carlson on tour (photo) Ohio-Michigan audiences hear Carlson prison talk International Solidarity Fund: Scoreboard Carlson notes SWP growth at her meeting in Detroit, by Grace Carlson Hungry prisoners Successful meeting held in Cleveland Carlson talks to audience in Toledo Youngstown workers hear Grace Carlson Grace Carlson's tour schedule The history of American Trotskyism -- how the pioneer Trotskyists fought expulsion from the Communist Party, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- Hayek's book -- vet flays Riesel -- a word to our correspondents -- race hatred -- Japanese imperialism -- treatment of vets -- vacation school -- German Stalinists Win an original Laura Gray cartoon! Arbitrator backs anti union firings at Bell Aircraft Militant Army Trotskyist runs for parliament in Chile election (continued from Page 1) Fight for this program: (Page 8) A warning to labor Liar Eastland Big Three meeting A good beginning "The cook threatened to strike . . . " (cartoon) Congress shows no hurry to assist unemployed International Notes DuPont, national lead in cartel conspiracy Question Box OPA admits black markets steal billions annually ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. July 28, 1945 (Page 1) Crisis in Italy sharpens under Parri cabinet Workers in Argentina denounce Wall St. 14,000 jam protest rally against California fascists -- labor takes lead in fight to stop Gerald L. K. Smith Premier demands return of fascist empire's colonies Peace scare hits stock market (cartoon) CIO takes lead in united front against fascists, by Lois Sanders Trotskyists speed aid to European comrades, by Farrell Dobbs Wall St. Peace-lovers horrified In the News Wright workers take protest action as grievances pile up S. W. P. protests British role in Nigerian strike Irish aircraft workers want jobs CPA-Tammany deal scored by Simpson (Page 2) John Potts, fired shop steward, tells how Wright Aero mistreats union men, by Evelyn Atwood N. Y. newspaper delivers' union thanks SWP for aiding in strike Trade Union Notes, by V. Grey Wright workers in protest action over grievances (continued from Page 1) Homes of farm workers menaced by government Ration-starved workers strike for decent meals Textile union boost wages in 20 plants AFL blacksmiths ask full pardon for Patterson Rankin insults veteran; then orders his arrest SWP branch activities (Page 3) Shipowners drive wedge in union hiring system of San Francisco longshoremen -- Bridges concedes drastic revision of 1934 gains, by Robert Chester Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Five maritime unions insist on wage rise for seamen Old time stevedores score Harry Bridges, by E. Harris Reconversion -- III: UAW leaders and the program they "forgot," by Art Preis 10 Years Ago in the Militant (Page 4) Huge Los Angeles meeting protests provocation of Smith's fascist gangs (continued from Page 1) Nailing another anti-German lie The Negro Struggle -- unemployment benefits denied to women, by Charles Jackson Trotskyist youth in L.A. by Gene Jimenez CIO leads fight against fascists (continued from Page 1) SWP protests British role in Nigerian strike (continued from Page 1) Why the Stalinist officialdom permits ranks to "discuss," by Albert Goldman L.A. police break up anti-fascist meeting Pioneer Paragraphs: The party is the decisive instrument of the struggle Economic crisis brings misery to Austrian workers Bethlehem workers are invited to Penn. picnic, by H. Newell Pioneer Notes (Page 5) Reign of terror of Greece continues unabated; thousands of workers deported to Ethiopia, by Paul Abbott The Big Three meet again (cartoon) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey 250 Trotskyists were killed by Greek Stalinists Navy Brass hats encourage vicious Jim Crow practices Queues unpopular in Great Britain Crisis in Italy continued under the reshuffled Cabinet Trieste and Venice paralyzed by strike Barbadians duped, robbed by Phillips Packing Corp. Parri demands return of colonial possessions (continued from Page 1) (Page 6) SWP branches speed solidarity fund to aid the Trotskyists in Europe (continued from Page 1) Scene at vacation school (photo) Mid-west workers hear Grace Carlson, by Jack O'Connell Scoreboard 6,400 names needed to put Dobbs on ballot Michigan summer school appreciated by workers, by William F. Warde British want West Indian Federation to block U.S. Grace Carlson's tour schedule The history of American Trotskyism -- how genuine Marxism was re-born and took root throughout the world, by James. P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- from England -- war's vile fruit -- reconversion -- a word to our correspondents -- likes summer school -- success story -- world charter -- spellbound -- prisoner in Germany -- Lausche of Ohio Win an original Laura Gray cartoon! Selective Service is agency for breaking strikes Militant Army Fruehauf trailer company incites Detroit workers Poems of revolt Flint Spark Plug union casts vote for strike action, by Jeff Thorne Fight for this program: (Page 8) "Peace" pact pay-off Browder and Foster Capitalist generosity Seeds of war "If you can't send hamburger . . ." (cartoon) Shoddy goods conceal skyrocketing price rise International Notes Republic Steel grabs sixty percent more! Question Box "Raise workers' taxes," Wall Street's battle-cry ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. Aug. 4, 1945 (Page 1) SWP demands job guarantees Giving him the boot (cartoon) British workers vote labor to power -- Tory reactionaries stunned by defeat; masses elated over landslide victory -- Liberal Party melts away as middle class swings to labor; arena is clearing for showdown fight, by Ralph Graham Negroes prefer death to Camp Dix brutality General MacArthur represses Filipino guerrilla fighters, by Li Fu-jen Wright Aero local decides to end seven-day strike Bulletin In the News Negro writer relates facts in Nigeria strike, by George Padmore PM solves unemployment -- gives vets free want-ads European misery saddens troops Tammany-Stalinist deal unshaken, says Simpson 5,000 signatures still needed for Dobbs (Page 2) "Go back to sweatshop and home" bosses, WMC tell women workers, by V. Grey End to shortage of feed sought by boilermakers Trade Union Notes, by V. Grey Detroit auto militants reject Lewis as possible head of UAW, by H. Mason Cramp shipyard workers protest arbitrary lay-offs in Philadelphia Wright workers decide to end seven-day strike (continued from Page 1) White and Negro workers protest Toledo Jim Crow SWP branch activities Newcastle Steel union local forces rehiring of Negro, by Fred Rayburn (Page 3) Congressmen at work, by Joseph Hansen Reconversion -- IV: Trotskyists offer a fighting program, by Art Preis LaGuardia orders police force to suppress beggars Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Detroit unionist hold protest rally on unemployment, by Phillip North Maritime commission to give ships away Degeneration of Comintern is analyzed in July F. I. (Page 4) British workers vote Labor Party to power (continued from Page 1) World-wide reactions to British election The Negro Struggle -- Negro publishers close ranks, by Charles Jackson 10th anniversary of call for F. I. Maj. Dove wants Jim Crow set-up in Purple Hearts (Page 5) General MacArthur represses Filipino guerrillas who battled the Japanese imperialist invaders (continued from Page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Overthrow of Winston Churchill shakes fascist regime in Spain, by Felix Morrow Revealing pictures of horrors under imperialist rule Negro writer relates facts in Nigeria strike (continued from Page 1) (Page 6) Buffalo fills its quota in solidarity fund drive, by Farrell Dobbs Detroit SWP supports Frankensteen for mayor, by Jerry Kirk Scoreboards Veteran Trotskyist describes school, by George Collins Colonial workers jailed by France Eastern Penn. workers invited to join picnic Chicago trade unionists hear lecture on women in prison, by Grace Carlson Grace Carlson's tour schedule The history of American Trotskyism -- tough, bitter struggles were fought to get a hearing for the truth, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- Trotskyist fighter -- working mothers -- vacation school -- bombing civilians -- the Stalinists -- march on Washington -- Steel sell-out -- phony argument -- recommends book -- sectarianism Win an original Laura Gray cartoon! Union-hating cop made police chief in Minneapolis, by Barbara Bruce Military Army Andrews analyzes strike struggle in Akron Rubber Pioneer Notes (Page 8) An inspiring victory The Wright strike "Discussion" ends A dangerous proposal "But you don't need . . . " (cartoon) Problems facing war veterans -- re-employment and seniority rights of ex-servicemen, by Charles Carsten International Notes Story of Jeeps reveals waste of capitalist war Question Box Ickes plots use of coal to stem revolt in Europe ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. Aug. 11, 1945 (Page 1) New imperialist weapon razes an entire city -- Wall Street militarists unleash explosive reaching ultimate depth of frightfulness, by Li Fu-Jen City of 344,000 obliterated by fiendish bomb Dividing up the booty (cartoon) Allies dismember Germany -- conquerors inflict reign of ruin on all of Europe, by Ralph Graham Miners strike against filth in company town British Labor victory spurs Senate hearing on job bill, by Art Preis In the News Cudahy workers gain victory in four-day strike Over 400 hear Cannon analyze C. P. "turn" New York SWP nears petition drive goal Bell militants push fight for genuine Labor Party Wall Street knows (Page 2) Tuberculosis is bred in the soil of poverty, by Bill Gray Disease hovers here (photo) War plant graft illustrates waste of capitalist war, by Jack Pearson Trade Union Notes, by V. Grey Company town's filth provokes mine strike (continued from Page 1) Ships and seamen due for junk-pile $15 billions [sic] invested in government shipping Small-business group aids anti-labor forces Devers spikes lie of the kept press SWP branch activities Fables for today Nazi big-shots robbed treasury (Page 3) Congress debates $2-per-annum relief for millions of children doomed to suffer, by Ruth Johnson Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Bonus march of 1932 is grim warning to World War II vets, by Felix Morrow Remember this atrocity! (photo) British Labor victory spurs Senate hearing on jobs bill (continued from Page 1) No equal opportunities under profit system, by Frank Brown Atomic bombs imperil the whole of mankind (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Unionist gives views on Legion, by Evelyn Atwood Sailor gets glimpse of colonial slavery, by a Seaman Miners thank SWP for support to Wm. Patterson The Negro Struggle -- Negroes need a Labor Party, by Charles Jackson Briggs local aids railroaded miner FEPC folds up in Deep South Workers' Bookshelf Conquerors slice Germany into bits (continued from Page 1) (Page 5) Dobbs hails victory of British Labor New York mass meeting hears Cannon analysis of C. P. "turn" (continued from Page 1) It's still the same answer (cartoon) Boss parties run "circus," says Simpson Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Native fascism -- I: Reynolds -- rich candidate for America's "Fuehrer," by Joseph Hansen Congressmen at Work, by Joseph Hansen (Page 6) SWP international solidarity fund campaign forging ahead, by Farrell Dobbs Carlson tells workers: "Organize Labor Party" Scoreboard First-hand report on victory of British Labor in elections, Special to the Military West Coast vacation school enrolls "Militant" readers Unionists hear Grace Carlson in San Pedro Grace Carlson's tour schedule The history of American Trotskyism -- how the Communist left opposition was organized in the United States, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- letter from England -- a word to our correspondents -- what liberalism is -- Negro soldiers -- likes accuracy -- veterans and fascism -- vacation school -- prices and wages Win an original Laura Gray cartoon! Pioneer Notes Militant Army Trotskyist youth hold lively forum Paper seeks to turn vets against unions Fight for this program: (Page 8) Army strikebreaking British elections Just a mouthpiece An awful warning "I'd just like to try it on . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten International Notes Question Box Ford spouts some more crack-pot predictions OPA admits profiteers laugh at "price-control" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. Aug. 18, 1945 (Page 1) There is no peace! Only world socialism can save mankind from atomic destruction in another imperialist war -- workers of America! You must take power into your own hands! Manifesto of the National Committee of the Socialist Workers Party The only victor (cartoon) (Page 2) Wall Street imperialists cynically describe atomic bombings as "humanitarian" acts "Freedom from want" -- France, 1945 (photo) World-wide commentaries on the use of atomic bomb Atomic energy: its nature and properties, by V. Grey Atomic energy won't serve man under capitalism There is no peace! (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) 9,000 East Chicago inland steel workers strike against firing of union militants, Special to the Militant Bulletin Trotskyist candidates in N. Y. elections (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodor Kovalesky Youngstown CIO mobilizes support for steel strike N. Y. Trotskyists reach election petition goal In the News Frankensteen is victor in Detroit city primaries French imperialists fear for Indo-China colony (Page 4) Wright aircraft workers laid off on V-J Day eve, by Dinah Sanders Fifth anniversary of Trotsky's death The Negro Struggle, by Charles Jackson Trotsky memorial meetings (Page 5) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller End of Pacific War looses an avalanche of layoffs, by Art Preis Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Class consciousness Native fascism -- II: American Big Business finances fascist scum, by Joseph Hansen Atomic bomb wipes out defenseless civilians in the city of Nagasaki Made in U.S.A. SWP branch activities (Page 6) International fund drive passes half-way mark, by Farrell Dobbs Food -- a world problem (graphic) Carlson describes progress of Trotskyism on West Coast, by Grace Carlson Scoreboard Conquerors wine and dine at Potsdam like barbaric despoilers of antiquity The history of American Trotskyism -- how the pioneer Trotskyists solved key question of "what to do next?" by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- De Leon and the SLP -- Ball-Burton-Hatch anti-labor bill -- on discrimination -- coal for Europe -- war criminals -- two presidents -- the rationing system -- "wartime tragedy" Win an original Laura Gray cartoon! News deliverers gain concessions in WLB decision Militant Army Lie of German guilt Urges Negroes to cast votes for Trotskyists Patterson's wife expresses thanks Pioneer Notes Race hate flares in New Zealand (Page 8) Japan's defeat Voice of capitalism Detroit points way Still against strikes "But don't you think . . . " (cartoon) Problems facing war veterans, by Charles Carsten International Notes Question Box Big war profiteer poses as a "philanthropist" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. Aug. 25, 1945 (Page 1) Significance of Chiang's fight with Stalinists, by the Editors Jobs bill is big fraud -- Truman backs totally worthless legislation, by Art Preis The layoff is the payoff (photo) Inland Steel strike forces corporation to reinstate fired union committeemen, by J. Lyons Truman orders retention of curbs on labor In the News U. S. aids Kuomintang in Chinese civil war Tammany challenges election petitions of S. W. P. candidate The union's duty, an Editorial (Page 2) The significance of the conflict between Chiang and the Stalinists (continued in Page 1) Soldiers of the Chinese 8th Route Army (photo) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Brewers in Milwaukee strike for contract (Page 3) Reconversion head sees 8 million jobless soon Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Truman retains curbs on labor (continued from Page 1) Truman's wage policy Report on layoffs Truman supports fake jobs bill (continued from Page 1) End of no-strike pledge announced by auto union Price gougers receive presidential "go" sign (Page 4) Inland steel union militants are reinstated by strike (continued from Page 1) Laid-off wright workers stand hours for payoff; women faint, by Jerry Baker The Negro Struggle, by Charles Jackson Toledo CIO denounces strikebreaking bill Union control over government-owned merchant marine is answer to layoffs British election stirs Labor Party move in Houston Victimized Italian longshoreman tells his story to "Militant" staff reporter, by Evelyn Atwood Postwar Notes for Seamen (Page 5) Native fascism -- III: American fascist organizations collaborate in spreading poison, by Joseph Hansen Illinois bosses boast of killing all labor bills, by Leigh Roy Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Scientific study shows Europe on starvation diet, by Mary Kane Children't aid -- for the poor and the rich Women in war industry quickly learn unionism Cleveland auto union supports Smith Act victim Who really gains from the myth of race superiority? (Page 6) SWP receives urgent appeal for aid from impoverished comrades in Italy, by Farrell Dobbs French Trotskyists defy DeGaulle Scoreboard Grace Carlson notes SWP growth in Seattle area, by Grace Carlson Carlson speaks to Tacoma audience Portland meeting on "V-J Day" Good turn-out at Seattle meeting The history of American Trotskyism -- main task of Communist left opposition was propaganda rather than agitation, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- detects fear in Hoover's speech -- excess profits "tax" -- Truman's appointees -- atomic bomb -- Los Angeles after V-J Day Peace, by K. F. Ziska Win an original Laura Gray cartoon! Pioneer Notes Militant Army Carlson meeting in San Francisco Embracing Hitler's backers SWP branch activities Question Box (Page 8) Beware of them! Stalin and Japan Tammany trickery "But won't the . . . " (cartoon) Problems facing war veterans, by Charles Carsten The only road Two million New Yorkers in run-down tenements ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. Sept. 1, 1945 (Page 1) Kremlin betrays Chinese masses by Chiang deal Murray tells Senate demand rises for government to operate plants -- workers losing faith in "free enterprise" -- CIO head admits increasing mass pressure to force government to run idle factories, by Art Preis Soldiers petition Congress to halt Pacific transfers Truman prepares new machinery to curb labor The fruits of "free enterprise" (photo) 7,000 demonstrate in Chicago loop as layoffs sweep gigantic war plants, by Mike Bartell In the News Wall St. cracks whip by ending Lend-Lease, by Felix Morrow Detroit labor seethes; layoffs hit 350,000 SWP wins legal fight to get on N. Y. ballot, by C. Thomas (Page 2) CIO president admits increasing demands for government operation of idle plants (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Boston USES office swamped (photo) Youngstown Steel at half capacity 10,000 laid off daily in Massachusetts area Truman plans conference to draft new labor curbs (continued from Page 1) 50 per cent unemployed seen for General Motors in Flint, by Jerry Kirk Unemployed in Chicago parade (continued from Page 1) 5,000 jobs in Buffalo for 50,000 jobless Kill and be blessed (Page 3) Philadelphia jobless reach 70,000 total Fired workers protest to WLB (photo) On-the-spot reports of the nation-wide layoffs -- Detroit is seething as 350,000 are laid off (continued on Page 1) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Plant shutdowns affect 175,000 in North Jersey 52,000 due to lose jobs in Twin Cities, by Barbara Bruce Fired workers in N. Y. midtown demonstration, by Dinah Sanders Seattle layoffs strike women, Negroes hardest 200,000 seen fired in Los Angeles Kaiser disregards seniority in heavy Portland layoffs, by C.M. Hesser Layoff plague hits Toledo with coming of "peace" Shipyard local for Labor Party (Page 4) Stalin betrays Chinese masses by Chiang deal (continued from Page 1) Soldier exposes anti-German lies, by V. Grey Wall Street snaps whip by canceling Lend-Lease system (continued from Page 1) The Negro Struggle -- advice from a veteran, by Charles Jackson Hard-hearted Germans? Soldiers protest Pacific transfer (continued from Page 1) Los Angeles Tribune reprints column Maritime board moves to cut Pacific bonus Postwar Notes for Seamen Toledo unionists battle Chevrolet Jim-Crow policy Toledo SWP holds open forum on job program August FI dedicated to memory of Trotsky A new Versailles No cause to complain (Page 5) Native fascism -- IV: Hearst join Smith-Reynolds in peddling fascist poison to the youth of America, by Joseph Hansen Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Dobbs denounces Tammany plot New York Trotskyist candidates (photo) Simpson talks at Leon Trotsky memorial rally SWP wins legal fight to get Dobbs on ballot (continued from Page 1) (Page 6) International fund drive tops three-quarter mark, by Farrell Dobbs Japanese still dying by tens of thousands from radio-activity effects of atom bomb Priceless gem of liberal thought London students open fund to help Nigerian strikers Scoreboard Speech by Grace Carlson stirs Montana audience The history of American Trotskyism -- pioneer Trotskyists persevered despite attacks and isolation, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- a letter to Negro children -- Gray cartoon contest closes -- chaos as workers seek Detroit jobs forcing women out of industry -- the outcast veteran -- Navy point system -- independent in Akron elections -- thoughts on V-J Day Gray cartoon contest closes The Dangerous Three Pioneer Notes Militant Army SWP branch activities Fight for this program (Page 8) Time for action Plant "seizures" Hong Kong "Why don't they . . ." (cartoon) Problems facing war veterans, by Charles Carsten International Notes Question Box High cost of living irks Wall Street men in Paris ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. Sept. 8, 1945 (Page 1) Trotskyist gains reported from all over Europe 25,000 workers in Camden rally protest layoffs, by George Clement Huge job demonstration in Manhattan (photo) Congress faces growing jobs crisis -- Big Business tools scheme to scuttle unemployed aid - national labor Congress advocated to meet simultaneously with capitalist law-makers, by Art Preis Leon LeSoil Detroit CIO marchers raise call for labor's own party, Special to the Militant In the News John G. Wright starts national lecture tour Nigerian strikers win demands Wall Street the real victor in 2nd world-wide slaughter 50,000 demonstrate in New York for jobs, by Bill Morgan Dobbs and Simpson demand jobs for New York workers (Page 2) How I pounded the pavements of New York City looking for one of those "sixty million jobs," by Dinah Sanders Demonstrating in Chicago Loop for jobs (photo) 50,000 rally in New York City in layoff protest (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Seamen's wages fixed way below war level Detroit CIO marchers seeks fighting program (continued from Page 1) Don't need the boss press United strike ties up three St. Louis dailies, Special to the Militant (Page 3) Socialist Workers Party holds nation-wide meeting to honor memory of Leon Trotsky Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky N. Y. Trotsky memorial meeting message to Natalia Trotsky 4th International forges ahead in Europe despite bitter blows (continued from Page 1) Comrade Marcel HIC Belgian Trotskyists redouble activity Dobbs and Simpson demand jobs for New York workers (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) "The downfall of Browder," by James P. Cannon The Negro Struggle -- Nigerian workers set the tune, by Charles Jackson (Page 5) Native Fascism -- V: How fascist demagogues hope to ensnare war veterans for assault upon labor, by Joseph Hansen Billings applies for civil rights Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Maertz "investigated" Socialist Workers Party Eyewitness calls shattered Tokyo monument of ruin Stalinist "success" in cultural work Capitalists are only victors in world war (continued from Page 1) Protest mount against layoffs as reactionary Congress meets (continued from Page 1) Ruined Germany faces spread of epidemics (Page 6) International solidarity fund near $5,000 goal, by Farrell Dobbs Los Angeles SWP branches hold city conference Red Sunday drive scheduled for Jackson pamphlet Carlson gets warm welcome from audience in St. Paul, by Grace Carlson John G. Wright starts national lecture tour (continued from Page 1) John G. Wright tour schedule SWP's Nigeria protest receives brazen reply Scoreboard The history of American Trotskyism -- communist left opposition sounded the alarm against rise of Hitler, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- a reply to Victor Howell -- capitalist press distorts news -- cast-off of capitalism -- likes "the Militant" for telling truth -- letter from Britain The Tory is my shepherd Pioneer to issue new edition of book by Trotsky Militant Army Goodrich Local 5 enforces contract for 36-hour wk. SWP Branch Activities Pioneer Notes Fight for this program: (Page 8) An immediate task Lend-lease Discrimination Foster's line "No, I don't practice discrimination . . ." (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten International Notes Question Box Washington deaf to plea for aid against polio ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. Sept. 15, 1945 (Page 1) Mass picketing halts Cleveland police terror, by George Grant New York police enforce Jim Crow in Harlem area, by Bill Morgan "We can cut it to fit, Harry" (cartoon) Truman's Congressional message hailed by agents of Big Business -- gives no real answer to unemployed crisis, by Art Preis 11 Trotskyists freed in Ceylon Organizer calls for Labor Party, Special to the Militant William Patterson faces loss of eighteen years seniority In the News John G. Wright to give lectures in Pennsylvania Filipinos fight return of despotic U.S. rule Dobbs denied separate line of ballot in N. Y. election, by C. Thomas Congress scuttles bill for $25 jobless relief (Page 2) Truman fails to offer effective solution to unemployed crisis in Congress message (continued from Page 1) Flint Chevrolet local votes for strike action Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Capitalist press distorts figures on jobs crisis, by M. A. Arder The real score on layoffs vs. Jobs Congress scuttles bill to increase aid to jobless (continued from Page 1) CIO pickets help AFL strike in Hollywood, by Lois Saunders Monroe workers print daily strike bulletin, by Joe White (Page 3) Goodrich workers respect foremen's picket line, byJoseph Andrews Cleveland labor unity in action (photo) Mass picketing halts terrorism (continued from Page 1) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky 30,000 San Francisco marchers demand jobs Postwar Notes for Seamen Signs on trains voice protests of Army troops, by Mary Kane Jim Crow policy endangers S.I.U. Reading unionists send program to "Militant" Imported Jamaican workers suffer shocking conditions (Page 4) 4,753 pamphlets sold in one day The Negro Struggle -- an open letter to white fellow workers, by Charles Jackson Dobbs deprived of separate line on N. Y. ballot (continued from Page 1) Negro artist tells how she fought Jim Crow in battle for success, by Evelyn Atwood New York police enforce Jim Crow in Harlem area (continued from Page 1) Government cuts appropriations for child care, by Irene James Congressmen at work Youngstown women suffer in layoffs, by Mary Steele (Page 5) Shipyard strike won by workers in Australia What Congressmen didn't see in France (photo) Filipinos fight return of U. S. despotic rule (continued from Page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Congress tour studies gay spots of Europe Raging inflation heightens misery in Shanghai De Gaulle promised big loans from Wall Street imperialists, by Felix Morrow Fourth International founded 7 years ago, by George Collins 11 Trotskyists freed in Ceylon (continued from Page 1) (Page 6) SWP branches top $5,000 quota for international solidarity fund, by Farrell Dobbs Woman party leader tells impressive gains of SWP, by Grace Carlson Only labor can defeat fascism, meeting told Scoreboards John G. Wright will speak at Pennsylvania meetings (continued from Page 1) John G. Wright tour schedule The history of American Trotskyism -- Hitler's 1933 victory demonstrated hopeless bankruptcy of Comintern, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Workers' Forum -- what "termination" really means -- cancer kills a worker's mother -- workers angry, officials jittery -- expelled from YPSL -- world socialism or nothing! -- "like 1918" -- Army persecution of Negro prisoners -- enjoys lecture on "women in prison" -- American capitalists admit war guilt "The four freedoms" (cartoon) Militant Army Weiss lectures on British Labor Party victory SWP Branch Activities Pioneer Notes Fight for this program: (Page 8) Congress of labor Native fascism Italy's colonies Labor in Canada "I've always said a woman's place . . . " Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten International Notes Question Box Children fleeing torture hunted with shotguns ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38. Sept. 22, 1945 (Page 1) Chilean workers win great strike victory, by Diego Henriquez Detroit UAW heads demand convention Auto workers prepare for show-down battle -- Ford lockout opens "Big 3" counter-drive -- strike vote impends; demand 30% raise, Special to the Militant Pamphlet against Jim Crow warmly received in Harlem First union head sees vital need for Labor Party, by Jerry Kirk Wall Street theme song (cartoon) John G. Wright speaks at Boston on British Labor In the News UAW national GM conference calls for Congress of labor, by Howard Smith Indo-Chinese revolt against French rule, by Joseph Hansen Goodrich lockout attempts to break foremen's strike, by Joseph Andrews Simpson bares rule of police in Harlem, by Louise Simpson (Page 2) GM national conference calls for Congress of labor (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Jobs demonstration in Camden (photo) Akron unionist open 30-hour week campaign Auto workers prepare for show-down battle (continued from Page 1) GM conference resolution for a Congress of labor 5,000,000 launch wage offensive (Page 3) MacArthur retains Japanese despotism in Korea as independence movement voices angry protest Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Workers in Chile win great strike (continued from Page 1) Chile section prints SWP manifesto Indo-Chinese revolt against French rule (continued from Page 1) Great Northern foists blame for wreck on crew members, by C. Gustafson Truman secretly knifes measure for jobless aid Algerian Trotskyists fight imperialist rule Simpson bares role of police in Harlem (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Time for show-down Withdraw the troops! Women and industry "Isn't it dangerous for us to drive all the Japanese . . . " Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten International Notes Question Box Why the big corporations can afford higher wages (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- a soldier's report on "divide and rule" -- his family lived in Hiroshima -- what have workers gained? -- "Let labor be boss" -- the power of thought -- "heads off South America!" -- rotten system and a veteran's tragedy -- atomic bomb and "laws of war" -- religion supports capitalist system -- union bureaucrat aids the boss Winner announced in Gray cartoon contest Militant Army SWP Branch Activities Pioneer Notes Fight for this program: (Page 6) All SWP branches meet full quota in inspiring finish to campaign for $5,000 international solidarity fund, by Farrell Dobbs Grace Carlson addresses meeting in Kansas City Jackson pamphlet against Jim Crow completely sold out in three weeks Hungary decrees death penalty as inflation spreads Wright talks in Boston on British Labor Party (continued from Page 1) John G. Wright tour schedule Scoreboard 200 hear Carlson in Twin Cities The history of American Trotskyism -- how pioneer Trotskyist movement completed preparations for mass work, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) The heritage of Leon Trotsky and the tasks of his disciples, by James P. Cannon The Negro Struggle -- fruits of "victory," by Charles Jackson (Page 8) Congressmen at Work Unemployment is all in the head, says capitalist, by Jack O'Connell Protesting UAW board's strikebreaking (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Union militants picket UAW officials meeting Billings' petition for civil rights upheld by judge Race discrimination scored by St. Paul trade unions, by Dorothy Schultz Flint union head sees need for Labor Party (continued from Page 1) Nursery closures hit Minneapolis mothers, by Mary Kane Postwar Notes for Seamen "Wall Street Journal" gloats over decline in railway jobs, by Henry Adams ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. Sept. 29, 1945 (Page 1) Huge peacetime Army planned by Congress, by Joseph Hansen How Foster fights U. S. Imperialism UAW ranks force strike vote in auto industry -- workers show fighting mood in walkouts -- resist union leaders' moves to stall action, by Kay O'Brien Fascist vermin renew activities in New York City, by Farrell Dobbs and Louise Simpson In the dawn's early light (photo) Bring him back home! (cartoon) Angry letter protesting delay in discharges flood congressmen In the News Striking CIO oil workers demand "52-40 or fight," by Mike Bartoli Packed hall hears Wright lecture, by M. Garber Stalinists slander "Militant" with lies invented by bosses Veterans' wives fight closure of Phil. nurseries, by John Haas Senate action leaves unemployed to starve, by Art Preis (Page 2) Auto workers press demand for strike action (continued from Page 1) Bills aim to give government ships to private owners, by F. J. Lang Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Striking Ford workers in Canada (photo) Stalinists betray strike of New York painters, by Bill Morgan Flint Buick Local 599 proposes Labor Party (Page 3) Our Martyrs 25,000 workers in Ceylon strike for better conditions International Notes C. C. F. spokesman fights in parliament for labor British officials order deportation of Pierre Frank (Page 4) United labor action Spoils of war Witch-hunt "I really don't see how . . ." (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work How billionaire Ford did business with Nazis (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- elated over West Coast vocation school -- a letter to Victor Howell -- seeing through "jaybird Bilbo" -- no "Militants" on Wall Street -- du Pont rights to atom bomb -- Navy discharges, for officers and men Worker in Italy writes of frightful conditions Pioneer Notes Militant Army Question Box Fight for this program: (Page 6) Fascist vermin renew their drive to win foothold in New York City (continued from Page 1) Workers jam Phila. Hall to hear Wright lecture (continued from Page 1) West Coast vacation school opens with large enrollment, by J. Blake Reading unionist hear J. G. Wright The history of American Trotskyism -- how the Trotskyists started mass work, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) How ruthless Allied imperialist deliberately planned the fire-bombing of working-class homes in Japan Protests against discharge delay swamp Congress (continued from Page 1) Welcome home Joe (cartoon) Trotskyists defy police attempt to wall off Harlem, by Bill Morgan The Negro Struggle -- origin and significance of "race," by Charles Jackson Huge peacetime Army planned by Congress (continued from Page 1) Sydney workers aid Indonesians SWP Branch Activities Senate action leaves jobless to starvation (continued from Page 1) (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky CIO oil strikers in Toledo back fight for 30% raise, by Ted Reading "52-40 or fight" is slogan of CIO oil workers (continued from Page 1) Texas oil strikers (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Boston mothers urge nurseries, by J. Kitting Figures reveal need for nurseries Vets' wives demonstrate against nursery closures (continued from Page 1) "We need depressions" says capitalist writer 16,000 stage sitdown in shipyard at Camden, by Susan Hill Postwar Notes for Seamen Red Sunday called by SWP to sell jobs pamphlet ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40. Oct. 6, 1945 (Page 1) Indo-Chinese battle imperialist despots, by Joseph Hansen 1,000 Detroit workers picket fascist meeting -- police use clubs in brutal attack on anti-fascists, by Kay O'Brien Hands off Indo-China (cartoon) Zionist protest mass rally held in New York City, by Ben Joseph New York labor shows power in backing elevator strike, by Bill Morgan Bulletin In the News Socialists Workers Party protests use of U. S. troops in Indo-China 250 hear Wright speak in New York Louise Simpson answers a Republican slanderer House buries jobless bills in vicious attack on labor, by Art Preis Harlem ghetto arrest protested by SWP (Page 2) Westinghouse "White Collar" workers demonstrate militant methods of labor struggle in strike, by Eloise Black Fighting the oil barons for 30% raise (photo) N. Y. Zionist rally protests British Palestine policy (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Extension of oil walkout authorized by union board UMW Local 2399 takes action on Patterson Case New York labor shows gigantic power in elevator strike (continued from Page 1) Urge N.Y. police to solve murder of Carlo Tresca Mine workers unpaid for atomic bomb ore Flint auto local votes 30-day strike deadline, by Jerry Kirk (Page 3) Australian dock strike supports Indonesian battle for freedom, by Robert L. Birchman Allied rule tightens over German people Foraging for coal (photo) International Notes Annamese battle troops of Allies SWP protest cabled to Attlee Guerilla [sic] bands fight Franco rule Trotskyists in Chile forge steadily ahead Nigerian strike supported by Caribbean workers (Page 4) Policy for labor Anti-Semitism For colonial freedom Sir Bernard Pares "They're so selfish . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Standard Oil's battle to seal the pipelines (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- British member of Y.C.L. sends correction on French martyrs -- editor's reply -- railroad locals call for 36 hour week -- Harvester company "explains" job loss to a seller -- Calvinist cant -- capitalist press changes a line -- a "great" world Red Sunday mobilization Militant Army Pioneer Notes Question Box Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities (Page 6) "Militant" opens drive for 10,000 new subs Wright lectures in 3 cities on the British Labor victory Louise Simpson answers bicious [sic] fake "interview" High award for heroism to comrade Dauber John G. Wright tour schedule Allentown hears John J. [sic] Wright, by John Fitch Newark meeting well attended The history of American Trotskyism -- our experiences in the N. Y. hotel strike, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) 1,000 Detroit workers picket fascist meeting; police use clubs in attack on anti-fascists (continued from Page 1) The Negro Struggle -- the true role of religion, by Charles Jackson The fight in Los Angeles against race segregation, by Jean SImon (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky 14,000 workers in militant sitdown strike "hold the fort" at New Jersey shipyard Shop Talks on Socialism Bulletin Sitdowners massed in Camden shipyard (photo) Lumber workers walk out in fight for general wage raise, Special to the Militant Montgomery Ward is heaven according to its job ads, by Jack Pearson Postwar Notes for Seamen Vets criticize mechanical limbs Theaters picketed in studio strike, by Lois Saunders Urgent heed for child care centers Chicago social to feature skit ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41. Oct. 13, 1945 (Page 1) Allies prepare slaughter in Java and Indo-China, by Joseph Hansen S.W.P. issues call to black fascists Labor strike upsurge reaches new heights -- workers face government strikebreaking "Let's negotiate, gentlemen" (cartoon) The SWP's stand on Benjamin Davis Buffalo CIO votes action against Smith Detroit police attack anti-fascists (photo) New York longshoremen fight for safe loads, by F. J. Lang In the News 60,000 AFL lumber men out on strike, Special to the Militant Strikers resist union-busting of SKF trust, by M. Garber Stalinists whitewash Detroit police terror, Special to the Militant Kelsey-Hayes unit conducts courageous 6-week battle, by Kay O'Brien (Page 2) Detroit SWP opens campaign for Frankensteen, by John Saunders and Art Preis Kelsey-Hayes strikers silence Thomas (photo) Strikers resist union-busting of SKF trust (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Texas CIO oil strikers wage militant fight for 30% raise Kelsey-Hayes union conducts brave battle (continued from Page 1) Massed pickets halt huge standard plant, by John A. McClure 60,000 lumber strikers fight for wage-increases (continued from Page 1) Buffalo CIO votes action against Smith (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) International Notes Vanquished . . . "Victors" (photos) Indonesian nationalists fight Dutch imperialism, by Ratna Soemanti Our Martyrs Squabble over booty of war ends Big Five London parley, by Felix Morrow Allied rulers prepare slaughter in Far East (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Smash the fascists! Anti-Jewish slander Full employment "I can't understand . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Trial reveals thievery by huge food monopoly (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- false leaders hit in letter to Jackson -- it's the rich who injure all -- seaman exposes Standard Oil's sales to Hitler -- one job with a postwar prospect -- "the bosses will lose . . . " -- "Militant" makeup affects sales of newsstands -- regulate war? -- or end capitalism American soldier in Naples sees picture of Leon Trotsky Militant Army Question Box Pioneer Notes Our Program: (Page 6) SWP set for action in "Militant" drive, by Justine Lang Even tents in park denied homeless vets Workers in three Ohio cities to hear J. G. Wright this week Guerin article on fascism featured in September F. I. Preis pamphlet sale totals 2,689 in day John G. Wright tour schedule The history of American Trotskyism -- Trotskyist role in Minneapolis strikes, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) N. Y. Trotskyists back Ben Davis as second choice for City Council (continued from Page 1) The Negro Struggle -- as a man thinketh . . ., by Charles Jackson Capitalist legislation fosters race ghettos, by Jean Simons Simpson scores anti-Negro role of Big Business CIO Red Caps raise demands for higher pay How sub campaigns mirror SWP growth, by Larissa Reed Trotskyist runs for office in British election Midwest vacation school inspires stirring report, by William F. Warde Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Militia strikebreaking practice held in Chicago stockyards Giving a good tip to scabs (photo) Shop talks on Socialism G.I. writers of protest letters may face Brass Hat reprisals Revealing figures on demobilization Militant strikes sweeping Jersey, by Harry Robinson New heights reached in labor's upsurge Buffalo unions ask conference Postwar Notes for Seamen New York SWP continued sales in Negro areas Longshoremen in N.Y. fights for safe loads (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42. Oct. 20, 1945 (Page 1) Greek Stalinists slay Trotskyists, by Paul G. Stevens Stalinist editor Budenz deserts to the church, by Art Preis Planning the Third World War (cartoon) Militarists plan new war -- possibility of peace era discounted by Marshall -- total destruction of mankind threatened by frightful new atomic-powered weapons, by Joseph Hansen SWP protests French arrest of Indo-Chinese Rank and file dock strikers demand own negotiating body, by F. J. Lang Bulletin Lockheed union aids picketers in movie strike, by Lois Saunders Bulletin In the News SWP's statement on Ben Davis exposes Stalinist trickery "Relief for the rich" tax bill passed Smith denied San Diego hall Minneapolis union picket Gerald L. K. Smith meeting (Page 2) Texas CIO oil militants determined to renew wage fight; denounce Truman's strikebreaking, Special to the Militant Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller N.Y. longshore strike rally (photo) Ranks demand own committee in dock strike (continued from Page 1) SKF strikers fight international trust, by M. Gerber Generals blueprint a Third World War (continued from Page 1) Unions picket Smith meeting in Minneapolis Los Angeles union vote to picket fascist rally House adopts tax bill to aid rich parasites (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) International Notes Biggest dock strike since 1926 sweeps harbors of Great Britain Seamen picket Dutch consulate in San Francisco Picketing the Dutch consulate (photo) The struggle against the Belgian monarchy, by Felix Morrow Allies tightening grip on Far East Belgian miners solidarize with German workers Indonesia movement for independence has long tradition of Militant struggle, by Ratna Soemanti Trotskyists in Greece killed by Stalinist murder gangs (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Pierre Frank Labor solidarity Bring them back home! Digging up a corpse "It certainly is a revolutionary idea . . ." Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Government rehearses new "anti-trust" farce (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- Irish comrades report progress -- Welsh comrades read "Militant" -- movie boasts the "good" collaborators! -- "Hero Fund" hides neglect of veterans -- capitalist schools breed prejudice -- Henry Ford still making tanks A discussion on public opinion, by Andrew Michelson Militant Army Pioneer Notes Editor's Comment Question Box Our Program: (Page 6) First day of "Militant" drive gains 1,064 new subscribers, by Justine Lang John G. Wright talks in Buffalo on the British Labor victory Imperialist use food as weapon against revolt Militant Pace-setters Scoreboard West Coast vacation school inspires all Youngstown workers appreciate lecture John G. Wright tour schedule The history of American Trotskyism -- how Trotskyists led Minneapolis strikes, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) No "secrets" in atomic bomb, say scientists; predict "world suicide" under present set up The Negro Struggle -- storm warning -- prepare now, by Charles Jackson Louise Simpson fights for socialist society, by Grace Carlson Native fascist propaganda (photo) New York fascists hold queens rally SWP statement on Davis bares Stalinist deals (continued from Page 1) Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Foster continued Browder line of supporting "good" capitalists, by Felix Morrow Shop talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Police violence in Hollywood strike (photo) Lockheed workers halt police terror against studio strike (continued from Page 1) Postwar Notes for Seamen "Daily Worker" editor desert to the Church (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43. Oct. 27, 1945 (Page 1) Soekarno govt. protests role of U.S. in Java, by Ratna Soemanti Hoodlum attacks arouse Detroit labor movement, Special to the Militant Picketing against the fascists (photo) 20,000 workers in Los Angeles picket fascist Smith's meeting -- giant labor demonstration biggest in city's history, by Mac Patrick and J. Blake Foster's deal with Tammany Hall disappoints ranks of Stalinists, by C. Thomas In the News GM head wants destruction of 40-hour week Why Detroit Trotskyists back labor candidates SWP supports Buffalo labor candidates, Special to the Militant Dock strike undermined by Stalinist disruption, by F. J. Lang Northwest lumber strike holds firm in 4th week, Special to the Militant (Page 2) 20,000 massed labor pickets warn G. L. K. Smith there's "no room for fascists" in Los Angeles (continued from Page 1) Leaflet of Los Angeles SWP (photo) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller How the SWP helped mobilize anti-fascist picket in L. A., by James Dell (Page 3) International Notes British dock strike remains solid; 50,000 stevedores reported out Voting to stay on strike (photo) The role of imperialism in the Argentine events, by Joseph Hansen Trotskyists run candidates in French general election, Special to the Militant Soekarno govt. Protests role of U.S. in Java (continued from Page 1) Trotskyist calls on radio audience to back Detroit's labor candidates (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Congress and the atom Where does he stand? Free Puerto Rico! A liar confesses Radio censorship Tax the rich! "But why must I . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Big Business authored "industrial peace" bill (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- grateful for finding socialism -- Stalinists aid murder of Greek workers -- union militant evaluates the Socialist Worker Party -- for better headlines -- railroad workers begin struggle for 36-hour week From a young soldier's mother Militant Army Pioneer Notes Question Box Our Program: (Page 6) 1,207 new readers chalked up in "the Militant" sub campaign, by Justine Lang Wright speaks on British labor before responsive Toledo Group, by Ted Reading Scoreboard Militant Pace-Setters Dutch rulers fight to hold their wealth in East Indies Akron workers hear lecture John G. Wright tour schedule The history of American Trotskyism -- lessons for labor in 1934 Minneapolis strikes -- by James P. Cannon (Page 7) N.Y. labor leaders' support of boss candidates is real cause of workers' "apathy" to election The Negro Struggle -- hellish homecoming, by Charles Jackson Beaten by anti-union thugs (photo) Trotskyist candidates fight vicious Jim Crow system, by Louise Simpson Hoodlum attacks stir Detroit labor unions (continued from Page 1) Buffalo labor candidates supported by Trotskyists (continued from Page 1) Mass meeting protests Chicago Jim Crow acts Stalinist ranks resent foster-Tammany deal (continued from Page 1) Social Workers Party Branch Activities (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Stalinist Party heads support capitalist candidates; find it difficult to explain to grumbling members, by Felix Morrow Congress to the rescue! (Cartoon) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Stalinists disrupt dock strike by provoking jurisdiction war (continued from Page 1) GM head issues arrogant big for longer work week (continued from Page 1) Postwar Notes for Seamen Philadelphia labor supports militant SKF strikers, by M. Goldman Lumber strike holds firm in fourth week (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44. Nov. 3, 1945 (Page 1) Vote Trotskyist, Dobbs urges in radio address Profiteering auto and steel barons arrogantly reject wage demands -- GM, Chrysler workers vote overwhelmingly for strike, by Art Preis Allies increase armed pressure on Indonesians, by Joseph Hansen A graduation gift from Truman (cartoon) Simpson on radio attacks Jim Crow SKF strikers resist brutal police terror, by Max Goldman Union woman, beaten by thugs, blames attack on corporations, by Kay O'Brien In the News Toledo SWP urges voters to elect Simmons "Vote Labor," SWP says in Detroit New York Longshoremen force more concessions, by F. J. Lang San Francisco machinists prepare for major battle, by Bob Chester (Page 2) 4,000 glass workers go out on strike in Toledo after two years of fruitless palaver with bosses, by Ted Reading Women strikers on the march (photo) Union woman slugged, blames corporations (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller N. Y. dock workers force concessions (continued from Page 1) San Francisco machinist union face big battle (continued from Page 1) Profiteering corporations reject wage raise demands (continued from Page 1) SKF strikers hold firm against police assaults (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) International Notes Indo-China head calls on Truman to end warfare May face firing squad (photo) Landslide vote of French workers shows they want socialist society Deeds speak eloquently for French Trotskyists Strike of British dockers spreads to all harbors Javanese strike ships of Dutch in N.Y. port, by Robert Birchman Allied troops shoot down supporter of free Java (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Our program Wall St. militarism "Have you heard those awful Trotskyist . . ." (Cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Big electrical trusts in cartel conspiracy (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- misery increases for Italian people -- exposing line of Brass Hats -- reply to Hansen by Victor Howell -- soldier in India reports on officers and men -- common people will build a new world -- a major looks to next war -- new horrors facing world October "Fourth International" exposes war guilt in Pacific Militant Army The scarcity plan Pioneer Notes Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities Question Box Our Programs: (Page 6) Score of 2,162 new readers reached in 2nd week of "Militant" sub campaign, by Justine Lang Timken bearing strikers battle to defend their union conditions Scoreboard Militant Pace-setters 125 Detroit workers hear Wright on British labor, by Frank Brown John G. Wright tour schedule The history of American Trotskyism -- how Trotskyists worked for left-wing unity, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) 1917 Russian Bolshevik revolution pointed the way for all workers, by Larissa Reed The Negro Struggle -- hear ye, Harlem, by Charles Jackson Louise Simpson interviewed (photo) SWP candidate Dobbs has militant record, by Grace Carlson Farrell Dobbs urges "vote Trotskyist!" Louise Simpson attacks Jim Crow in radio talk (continued from Page 1) (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky How American Stalinists support capitalist reaction under foster, by Felix Morrow Labor solidarity in movie strike (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey "Vote for labor's candidates," Burch urges workers in Detroit (continued from Page 1) Toledo SWP asks labor to vote for J. Simmons (continued from Page 1) Auto workers in Baltimore resist union-busting move, by Dorothy Lessing Postwar Notes for Seamen SWP answers radio attack by Detroit mayor ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45. Nov. 10, 1945 (Page 1) 3,000 picket meeting of fascist in Oakland, by Robert Chester and Della Rossa Forging new chains (cartoon) Auto barons smear labor -- use race-hate, red-baiting against Detroit workers Civil war flares in Northern China Veterans lead picket line in Timken walkout, by Special to the Militant Truman says labor must accept reduction of take-home wages In the News William Patterson ends prison term, by Eloise Gordon Huge picket line against fascist meeting in L. A., by Lois Saunders Machinists strike in San Francisco, Special to the Militant British dock strikers agree to month truce Enemies of labor incite Gary student race-hate, by Robert I. Birchman (Page 2) SKF strikers in Philadelphia continue militant battle against policy terror, injunction threat, by Max Geldman Patterson released from Uniontown jail (continued from Page 1) Mack truck workers block to strike poll (photo) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller AFL and CIO machinists unite in big San Francisco strike (continued from Page 1) Slashes in take-home pay upheld byTruman speech (continued from Page 1) Police invade anti-Jim Crow church service (Page 3) International Notes Misery in Germany (photo) Indonesian people fight heroically against brutal imperialist assault, by Joseph Hansen How Allies betrayed the Jewish refugees, by Dan Shelton Allied rule savage in ruined Germany, by Eugene Varlin Trotskyist gains impressive in French election, Special to the Militant Trotskyists lead fight against French fascists (Page 4) Detroit election Two sliding scales Ship "bottleneck" "Ready for self-rule" "Isn't it wonderful . . . " Problem Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Movie Review Congressmen at Work Navy officers accused of huge meat theft (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- letter to SKF . . . refused publication by boss press -- as answer to "Christian Front" -- woman's interest inspires comrades -- new subscriber scores Rankin -- three Stalinists buy the Militant -- workers defend Trotskyist speakers "There is no peace," says Allentown worker Militant Army Pioneer Notes Question Box Our Program: (Page 6) 3,666 new readers gained as "Militant" subscription drive gathers momentum, by Justine Lang Gary labor-haters incite student anti-Negro action (continued from Page 1) Scoreboard Militant Pace-Setters Flint workers appreciate lecture by J. G. Wright, by John Quinn The history of American Trotskyism -- how Trotskyists negotiated unity with A.W.P. -- by James P. Cannon (Page 7) What is behind the official silence in unsolved murder of Carlo Tresca? The Negro Struggle -- no Negro struggle? by Charles Jackson SWP pickets at Oakland meeting Fascist Smith rally in Oakland picketed (continued from Page 1) Labor, students, sailors make it hot for Smith Auto barons launch "smear-labor" drive (continued from Page 1) Civil war flares in North China (continued from Page 1) Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities Workers gird for showdown with packers (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Criminal election policy of N. Y. Stalinists blocks step toward national Labor Party, by Felix Morrow Veterans leading picket line (photo) Shoptalks on Socialism, by V. Grey War veterans lead the picket line in walkout at Canton Timken plant (continued from Page 1) Student groups hear Trotskyist youth speakers Postwar Notes for Seamen, by F. J. Lang Stalinists forget murder of Panto in wild effort to cover up O'Dwyer, by Mill Morgan Huge picket line against fascist meeting in L. A. (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46. Nov. 17, 1945 (Page 1) Trotskyist mayoralty candidates wins 4,267 in New York Huge labor struggle looms as bosses scorn wage plea -- Washington parley called to curb militant actions, by Art Preis Hand of U. S. deep in China civil war Open the books! (cartoon) British dockers set up placards to mark "truce" Trend to socialism shown to French workers' votes, by Paul G. Stevens Withdraw troops from the Orient! by the Editors In the News Huge auto barricade halts police move to smash Ford picket lines in Windsor, by Kay O'Brien SKF seeks court aid against union, by Max Goldman Comparison table of vote trend of minority parties in New York (Page 2) Dobbs gets 4,267 votes as Trotskyist electoral strength shows 400 per cent gain in New York (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Marshall Field strikers force wage concession Voting for GM strike (photo) Withdraw troops from the Orient! (continued from Page 1) Huge struggle looms over wage raise issue (continued from Page 1) British dockers set up placards to mark "truce" (continued from Page 1) U.S. role in China exposed by "Fourth International" (Page 3) International Notes Mass slaughter launched in Java as Allies begin bombing civilians, by Joseph Hansen How Allies betrayed the Jewish refugees, by Dan Shelton Victims in war-torn Germany (photo) Famine and death stalk people in German ruins Guerin article on Indo-China in next issue Trend to socialism shown in French workers' votes (continued from Page 1) Indonesians will fight to the death against Dutch despots, says seaman, by Evelyn Atwood (Page 4) Open their books! "Victors" Free enterprise The Italian armistice "But why do they permit labor candidates . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans -- plight of Negro veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Nazi document reveals aid from Standard Oil (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- compares programs of SWP and SLP -- high school youth tells meaning of conscription -- wants book on socialist future -- a request for more explanation about Stalin Two letters on the recent New York longshore strike Pioneer Notes Militant Army Question Box Editor's Note: Our program: (Page 6) 5,457 new readers gained as "Militant" subscription drive hits halfway mark, by Justine Lang Minneapolis workers appreciate speech on British Labor victory, by Barbara Bruce Scoreboard Militant Pace-Setters Milwaukee gathering hears lecture by John G. Wright, by K. Zellon John G. Wright tour schedule The history of American Trotskyism -- Trotskyists and American Workers Party fuse -- by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Russian revolution -- our appraisal -- Cannon's address at 28th anniversary celebration, by James P. Cannon The Negro Struggle -- reply to Comrade Thomas, by Charles Jackson Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Decline in American Labor Party' vote due to its support of boss candidates, by Felix Morrow Workers' barricade -- 1945 model (photo) Auto blockade protects pickets in Windsor from police assault (continued from Page 1) Bulletin Shoptalks on Socialism, by V. Grey Boss press lies about "gay" Harlem, by Jerry Baker Postwar Notes for Seamen, by F. J. Lang Stalinist goons rip up "militants," by Laura Falk ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47. Nov. 24, 1945 (Page 1) Manhattan Trotskyist receives 1,324 votes in council elections Indonesian people fight heroically for freedom from Allied despots -- U. S. Army weapons used in slaughter of Javanese, by Joseph Hansen San Francisco machinists solid in strike, by Robert Chester Bringing "four freedoms" to Indonesia (cartoon) Jackson to address protest rally on colonial slaughter Yale and Towne strikers resist open shop drive, Special to the Militant Militants gain in Akron rubber union elections, Special to the Militant Giant auto union faces greatest strike battle, Special to the Militant In the News Withdraw troops from the Far East! by the Editors U. S. troops fire in China civil war, by Charles Carsten Mine local foils attempt to victimize Patterson, Special to the Militant (Page 2) Big vote for Detroit labor's mayoralty candidate spurs movement for an independent labor party, by Arthur Burch Striking West Coast machinists (photo) Trade Union Notes, by Bill Morgan Gian CIO auto union faces biggest battle (continued from Page 1) Comrade John Travis Simpson gets 1,324 votes in Manhattan for council 15,000 Jersey shipyard men stage walkout, by A. Williams Detroit SWP opens new hall (Page 3) International Notes Indo-Chinese battle for freedom against imperialist rule of France, by Daniel Guerin Hands off Indo-China (cartoon) American ships cary French to Indo-China Belgian reaction arms its bands for civil war, by E. Germain Karl Marx's indictment of Dutch colonial rule American troops bolster Chiang Kai-shek regime (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Support the UAW! "Business secrets" Stalin and Indonesia Bandits' agreement "I've been thinking how much . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Movie Review Congressmen at Work Steel union exposes bosses' "poverty" plea (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- scores betrayers of working class -- reconversion hits Negroes hardest -- pray and lose -- mother proud of Trotskyist daughter -- cites weakness of craft unions -- why workers seeks refuge in religion -- on the Stalinist support of O'Dwyer -- exposes conditions in Philadelphia hospital Pray and lose U.S. aims to use Japan against Soviet Union, says latest F. I. Militant Army Pioneer Notes Veteran of World War II. writes on Armistice Day Question Box Our Program: (Page 6) 6,845 new readers of "Militant" gained; sub campaign hits 68 per cent of quota, by Justine Lang J. P. Cannon speaks in Chicago on 1917 revolution anniversary Scoreboard Militant Pace-Setters Comrade Konikow speaks in Boston, by J. Killing Philadelphia hears William F. Warde, John Haas Mary Clark gives speech in Akron John G. Wright addresses group in St. Paul John G. Wright tour schedule The history of American Trotskyism -- our approach to left-wing developments in '35 -- by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Europeans Trotskyists call for aid to the embattled colonial peoples The Negro Struggle -- a worker's fortune, by Charles Jackson Indonesian slogans in Soerabaja (photo) Hunger plagues Indonesians under Dutch rule, by Susan Adams Javanese battle heroically against imperialist despots (continued from Page 1) Why Indonesians fight for freedom, by "a Sailor" Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Dutch Stalinists oppose Indonesian freedom offer full support to brutal imperialist rule, by Felix Morrow Labor solidarity in Stamford Shoptalks on Socialism, by V. Grey Yale and Towne strikers fight low wages, return of open shop (continued from Page 1) Greyhound bus strikers fight big wage slash, Special to the Militant San Francisco machinists hold firm in joint strike (continued from Page 1) Progressives gain in rubber locals (continued from Page 1) Postwar Notes for Seamen, by F. I. Lang ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48. Dec. 1, 1945 (Page 1) The only road to victory in the GM strike, by the Editors Workers show grim determination as Titanic strike paralyzes G.M. -- 225,000 unitedly answer UAW call for a showdown -- Detroit ranks prepare for bitter struggle to defend union and win 30 per cent raise, by Kay O'Brien A new point on the agenda (cartoon) Anglo-American despots praise Japanese Allies Trotskyist fighter in forefront of struggle to free Indo-China, by Robert Birchman Strike upsurge may soon sweep to 1,250,000 Spirit of 1937 displayed in Flint GM strike, by John Darnell Dictator Chiang Kai-shek aided by U.S. imperialism U.S. arms mow down people of Indonesia "Dynasty of Death" rules GM's empire, by Dinah Sanders (Page 2) ON the spot GM strike news -- coast to coast -- auto strikers determined (continued from Page 1) The open-shopper's lament (cartoon) Road to victory in the GM strike (continued from Page 1) Cleveland auto strikers get AFL, brotherhoods support, Special to the Militant Toledo Chevrolet pickets march in spirit of '35, by Charles Reading, Special to the Militant Buffalo's striking workers brave cold and blinding snow, by Bill Gray Electromotive pickets display high spirits AFL construction workers join G. M. strikers in L. A., by Jean Blake UAW Local 25 shuts down GM in St. Louis, Special to the Militant Baltimore GM down as 1,000 close two plants, by Dorothy Lessing (Page 3) The fearful plight of Jewish victims, by Joseph Hansen First Belgian Trotskyist Congress since "liberation" notes big gains, by E. Germain Indian people rack colonial freedom cause Chinese eighth route soldiers march (photo) French Stalinists betray labor for Cabinet posts, by Paul G. Stevens Trotskyists in the forefront of the Indo-Chinese struggle (continued from Page 1) U.S. arms mow down people of Indonesia (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) All support for the embattled UAW! The same struggle Operate idle plants "Now are you sure . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Operators net millions in ships "sale" steals (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- mill gives to city police -- recommends class in socialism -- censors hold up letter exposing discrimination -- disgusted soldiers' letter to Congress New York Trotskyists' election sound-truck (photo) Militant Army A caustic commentary on Hull, winner of Nobel "peace" prize Pioneer Notes Belgian Trotskyist gives facts on Walter Dauge Our Program: (Page 6) "Militant" sub drive hits 77 per cent; gains 7,663 new readers in 6 weeks, by Justine Lang Workers at Stalinist meeting defend "Militant" distributors, by Milton Genecin Scoreboard Militant Pace-Setters Seattle workers hear J. G. Wright Buffalo SWP celebrates 1917 revolution anniversary The history of American Trotskyism -- how Trotskyists appraised the Socialist Party -- by James P. Cannon (Page 7) "Sit-Down" -- Epic of Flint, 1937, by Bill Morgan The Negro Struggle -- solidarity in the UAW struggle! by Charles Jackson UAW sitdown scene in '37 (photo) Women's brigade in '37 strikes (photo) "Dynasty of Death" rules GM's empire Los Angeles paper reprints pamphlet by Jackson Public funds finance GM's union busting Wilson opposes wage raises -- but Three GM plants closed right in Cincinnati area Spirit of 1937 displayed in Flint GM strike Socialist Workers Party Branches Activities (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Stalinists silent on French and Dutch imperialist butchery in Asia colonies, by Felix Morrow Full of fight and ready for the showdown! (photo) Shoptalks on Socialism, by V. Grey $6 wage boost won by Illinois telephone workers through Militant six-day strike, Special to the Militant Typos close boss press in Seattle, Special to the Militant Postwar Notes for Seamen, by F. J. Lang Bristol workers out solidly in first strike, Special to the Militant URWDSE strikes labor-hating Avery again, Special to the Militant Workers solid as SKF strike enters 3rd month, by Max Goldman Strike upsurge may soon sweep to 1,250,000 (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49. Dec. 8, 1945 (Page 1) Rally protests Allied butchery in the Colonies, by Charles Carsten Lumber strike nears victory in 9th week, Special to the Militant Auto ranks spike move by GM to split strike -- black scheme to produce GM parts for other firms, Special to the Militant Howling at the gates (cartoon) Javanese fiercely resist imperialists American imperialism supports dictator Chiang in Chinese war UAW veterans organize aid for GM strike by Evelyn Atwood The GM strategy -- how to defeat it, by the Editors Indo-Chinese seek solidarity of all colonies Resolution denouncing slaughter in colonies GM seeks to incite vets against strikers in Flint, by Jerry Kirk (Page 2) General Motors violates local agreements in maneuvers to weaken strike solidarity Detroit UAW veterans fight GM union-busting (continued from Page 1) "No compromise" say these GM strikers (photo) GM attempts to incite veterans against solid strike in Flint (continued from Page 1) Many returned vets march in Buffalo GM picket line, by Bill Gray Indo-Chinese seek solidarity (continued from Page 1) General Motors' strategy -- how to defeat it (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Reaction in Italy boots out Parri, by Joseph Hansen Austrian general election reveals mass hatred of Stalinist policies Soldiers object to appointment of Marshall Decorating butchers of colonial peoples (photo) Strikes in India protest rule of imperialism, by Robert L. Birchman Nazi terror survivors vow end to capitalism, by Edward Stern German workers aided by Belgians, by S. Rochal Activities of Fourth International Chicago forum protests troop use in Far East Soldier resents shipping French to Indo-China (Page 4) An answer to Ford International solidarity Hurley's resignation The Uruguayan "plan" "No wonder those puppet governments . . ." (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Penicillin scarcity created by profiteers, by Frank Brown (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- Indonesian freedom letter withheld -- letter from a GM worker -- boss press ignores industrial accidents -- soldier writes of Trotskyists abroad -- open letter to "free lance" radicals -- on the make-up of the Militant A Negro veteran seeks solution to rate-hate and discrimination Militant Army Pioneer Notes Camden housing shortage causes misery and illness Rank & file candidates win local 16 shipyard elections, Special to the Militant Our Program: (Page 6) "Militant" subscription campaign hits 86 per cent of quota in seventh week, by Justine Lang "Fourth International" exposes imperialist role in Middle East Scoreboard Militant Pace-Setters Portland workers hear lecture by John G. Wright Seattle SWP branch enlarges headquarters Portland workers hear lecture by John G. Wright John G. Wright tour schedule The history of American Trotskyism -- the 1935 discussion on entry in the S.P, by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Huge vote cast for steel strike -- Pittsburgh area workers record urge for action, Special to the Militant The Negro Struggle --Java? . . . or Georgia? by Charles Jackson Youngstown steel workers vote strike overwhelmingly, Special to the Militant What "free enterprise" offers labor (photo) Militant Buffalo Steel workers roll up landslide strike vote, Special to the Militant Midwest steel labor votes 6 to 1 in favor of strike The truth about GM stockholders, by Jeff Thorne A correction Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities Butchery in colonies denounced by NY rally (continued from Page 1) Rally in Chicago to protest colonial slaughter (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Clash between CIO maritime union leaders reflects conflict within Stalinist Party, by F. J. Lang All-vet picket line in bus strike (photo) Shoptalks on Socialism, by V. Grey Demonstration strike wrings pay boost from labor-hating Avery, by Robert L. Birchman Washington intervenes to support dictator Chiang (continued from Page 1) Baltimore police attempt to harass GM picket lines Postwar Notes for Seamen, by F. J. Lang Compliant judge aids in bitter three-month strike, Special to the Militant Barbarism, Inc. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50. Dec. 15, 1945 (Page 1) The answer to Truman attack on GM strike, by the Editors Canada Ford strikers vote finish fight Windsor local rejects gov't arbitration, by Kay O'Brien The right kind of answer (cartoon) GM strikers spurn Truman's demand -- strikebreaking "request" to end walkout rejected -- delegates call on CIO to convene immediate national emergency conference in Capitol, by Kay O'Brien Truman drops "friend of labor" mask; forces break with union, by Art Preis Flint strikers urge emergency CIO conference, by Jerry Kirk SWP cables demand to legalize "La Verite" GM veterans picket, demand compensation Packinghouse workers favor strike action, by Leigh Ray SWP hits "fact-finding" act; demands hearing GM resolution on CIO conference Jim Crow rules slow return of war veterans (Page 2) The Truman attack on GM strike (continued from Page 1) GM ranks spurn strikebreaking order from Truman to end their just battle (continued from Page 1) Telling off labor-hating Avery Walkout stages at Westinghouse Canada Ford strikers vote fight to finish; spurn trap of phony government arbitration (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Wheeler attacks the Soviet Union, by Joseph Hansen U. S. imperialism tried to crush movement for Philippine freedom, by Charles Carsten British R. C. P. defends colonial freedom fighters Fighters for freedom of Indonesia (photo) Far East colonial prize sought by Wall Street Trotskyists fight Spanish fascism Cuban Trotskyists demand expropriation of nation's railroads Paris Trotskyists back Indo-Chinese, Special to the Chronicle (Page 4) Build Labor Party! What price glory? Withdraw the troops "My husband says we must be prepared . . ." (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Workers have bought GM at least 50 times, by Jeff Thorne (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- soldiers cheer striking workers -- only one solution for the world -- Tacoma workers face unemployment -- Flint striker get the Militant -- Marxism and the Negro: a letter to Charles Jackson -- poet inspired by labor unity Labor Militant Army Pioneer Notes Bitter Negro sailor asks "what did we fight for?" Our Program: (Page 6) "Militant" subscription campaign nears goal with 9,324 new readers gained San Francisco Bay Area hears John G. Wright on Labor Party, by Della Rossa and R. Marshall Scoreboard Militant Pace-Setters Fifth anniversary celebrated by Buffalo SWP The history of American Trotskyism -- how we entered the Socialist Party in 1936, by James P. cannon (Page 7) 1,000 workers in San Francisco picket fascist Smith's meeting, Special to the Militant The Negro Struggle -- another angle on G. M. strike, by Charles Jackson Workers picket fascists meeting (photo) Record meeting answers slander against SWP, by Al Lynn Flint GM committee initiates call for CIO emergency conference (continued from Page 1) Rubber workers back GM strike, Special to the Militant Truman drops mask in attack against labor (continued from Page 1) Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Detroit veterans denied even slum housing; no relief in sight as mayor double-talks, by Grace Carlson Spirited GM picket line in Cleveland (photo) How a typical idle auto baron socked millions from workers, by Larissa Reed Postwar Notes for Seamen, by F. I. Lang Bristol strikers oppose GM parts production move Striking vets picket MUCC ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51. Dec. 22, 1945 (Page 1) Fighting policy needed to win the GM strike, by the Editors "Reinforcements now appearing . . . " (cartoon) GM strikers assail Ford scheme -- Flint city wide committee hits plan to fine strikers -- demand UAW officials repudiate proposal offered to Ford; want Leonard reprimanded Huge picket line demonstrates before GM building in Detroit, by Kay O'Brien Rubber union delegates back GM strikers, by Milton Genecia In the News Cleveland judge limits pickets on Fisher line, by wire to the Militant Packinghouse workers fix strike deadline, by Leigh Ray Steel men ready for giant strike, Special to the Militant (Page 2) Canadian Ford strikers fight new attempt to impose phony government arbitration, by Kay O'Brien Veterans on Detroit GM picket line (photo) "Fleetwood organizer" blasts ford "fines" plan Huge Detroit picket line marches at GM building (continued from Page 1) Rubber union delegates back GM strikers (continued from Page 1) Flint UAW veterans spike plot by GM to break their strike, by John Donnell Youngstown Steel locals get ready for big strike Steel men ready for giant strike (continued from Page 1) Flint strikers hit Ford scheme to victimize militant unionists (continued from Page 1) Brooklyn SWP moves to new larger quarters Strikers greet Michigan edition of "the Militant" UE-CIO votes six-to-one for strike (Page 3) Fighting policy needed to win the GM strike (continued from Page 1) How auto workers' historic battles stopped the threat of injunctions, by Art Preis Picketing Cudahy's in Kansas City (photo) Cleveland GM strikers battle on picket line, by David Lands SWP in Detroit celebrates opening new headquarters Labor solidarity Scandalous fraud robs GM workers, by Jeff Thorne (Page 4) Ford "fines" plan Stalinists in China Free the CO's A stab in the back "Surely you're not going . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Movie Review Congressmen at Work Vast Army supplies wantonly destroyed (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- GM strikers eager to read "Militant" -- white collar workers need unions, too -- war guilt trials are a farce -- the foreman's union -- U. S. Imperialism's gift to Philippines -- Ford ignores letter, keeps worker's stamp -- asks UAW pressure for unemployment compensation funds -- Two war veterans demand an end to capitalist misery Militant Army Pioneer Notes Our Program: (Page 6) "Militant" subscription drive tops goal with final score 10,681 new readers, by Justine Lang Paul Kujac, national champion sub-getter, tells how he did it, by Clara Kaye Scoreboard Militant Pace-Setters Wright gives radio talk in L.A. on British labor The history of American Trotskyism -- entry into S. P. was political task -- by James P. Cannon (Page 7) The Trotskyists call for solidarity with the heroic German workers Displaced families in Germany The Negro Struggle -- the colonial struggle is our struggle, by Charles Jackson Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities Cuban Trotskyists hit Grau's regime Activities of Italian Trotskyists (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Fighters for freedom of colonies continue their heroic defense against Allied assault, by Charles Carsten "Bring back Daddy," demand wives and children of war veterans, by Winifred Nelson Allied "Lidices" in the Far East, by the Editors Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Foster continues Earl Browder sell-out line; ousted chief adopts policy of watchful waiting, by Felix Morrow Incident on a Bus, by Grace Carlson Carlo Tresca mass meeting ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52. Dec. 29, 1945 (Page 1) Mother, 2 children dead in blaze of suspicious origin, by Jean Simon All Cleveland labor rallies to GM strike Ford union group flays scheme to fine strikers -- press steel unit meeting denounced vicious proposals, by Roy Weston Big game hunter (cartoon) CIO rubber workers convention witnesses fight for leadership, by Milton Genecia In the News Flint pickets halt attempt to break AG line, by Jerry Kirk Wall Street plunges deeper into Far East colonial war, by Charles Carsten Steel workers aid GM pickets in Harrison, by Richard Kirk 3,000 New York workers picket at GM building, by Bill Morgan Next stage in the GM strike, by the Editors (Page 2) Next stage in GM strike (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Bill Morgan Flint pickets halt move to break AC line (continued from Page 1) No one crashed this line! (photo) All Cleveland labor rallies to GM strike (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Eyewitness tells of life in Maylaya, Special to the Militant Manifesto of the Fifth Congress of the Trotskyist Party in Belgium Belgian workers demonstrate (photo) French Trotskyist fight for legalization of paper British Trotskyists defend oppressed colonial peoples Only 9 dead -- no starvations, says Brass Hat Battle veteran hits Brass Hat luxury living (Page 4) The Minneapolis case Stalinist scabs Crocodile tears Stalinists and FEPC "Dear, don't you think . . ." (cartoon) Workers' Bookshelf Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Congressmen at Work Some revealing facts on wages and profits, by Jeff Thorne (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- writes [part of word is obscured] about dire poverty in Japan -- G. M. executive's "living wage" -- how to fight boss stooges -- a socialist answer to Negro nationalists -- wants column on women and socialism -- the lies of Stalin's Moscow Trial . . . and the Nuremberg Trials Stalinist slanders refuted in Flint Pioneer Notes Militant Army GM strikers publish special local papers Our Program: (Page 6) January "Fourth International" exposes role of imperialism in the Middle East Stalinists peddle slander sheet at St. Louis Trotskyist meeting, Special to the Militant Mass meeting protest imperialist butchery German workers protest Allied support of Nazis Detroit SWP hears Charles Jackson on Indonesian Struggle Los Angeles SWP announces forum Cincinnati workers hear J. G. Wright Two join S. W. P. At Kansas City meeting Philadelphia SWP hails success of sub campaign The history of American Trotskyism -- how we fought Stalinism inside the S. P. , by James P. Cannon (Page 7) Negro mother, 2 children burned to death following threats of vigilante violence (continued from Page 1) Wall Street pushes drive in Far East (continued from Page 1) The Negro Struggle -- roundabout roundup, by Charles Jackson Scene and victims of Fontana tragedy (photos) CIO rubber workers convention marked by fight for leadership (continued from Page 1) French workers [word obscured] meetings of Trotskyists Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Regional leaders force weak compromise in Fafnir strike to aid Ford "strategy," Special to the Militant This UAW family knows the cost of living (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Question Hogan on Silence in Tresca murder Philadelphia SKF workers end their heroic three-month strike, by Max Geldman Wall Street's Gestapo, by Jules Kramer Ford union group flays scheme to fine strikers (continued from Page 1) Page Gen. Sherman <<<<>>>> CHAPTER ONE 1946 MILITANT, VOLUME 10, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE 1. Jan. 5, 1946 (Page 1) New robber deals mark secret Moscow meeting, by Joseph Hansen The sound of brass (cartoon) GM profiteers defy investigation -- fact-finding board plays attorney for corporation, by Art Preis Marines in China protest being used to aid Chiang, by Charles Carsten Flint pickets face renewed GM provocations, by Jerry Kirk Detroit strike committee urges organizing GM office workers, by Kay O'Brien Big strike schedules at Western Electric, by Alan Braden Operators' greed hinders rescue New year finds American labor on the march, by Mike Cort In the News City-wide strike set for Stamford, Special to The Militant Mine disaster -- murder for profit, by Evelyn Atwood (Page 2) Detroit SWP organizer warns CIO auto workers against treacherous "fines for strikers" scheme, by Arthur Burch Brass Hats' strikebreaking (graphic) Trade Union Notes, by Bill Morgan Detroit strikers urge GM office organization (continued from Page 1) GM defies any investigation of its profits (continued from Page 1) Minister disproves Duluth "no discrimination" story, by Grace Carlson (Page 3) 5th Congress manifesto of Belgian Trotskyists French Trotskyists combat growing threat of fascism Indonesian youth demand independence (photo) Trotskyists in Argentina launch monthly magazine Bitter Marines ask end of fighting for Chiang (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) The Stalinists cheer Help them get home! Thomas complains "Shame on you, Fifi . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Ford's billion or two sapped from workers, by Jeff Thorne (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- "back to sea -- for what?" asks angry seaman -- asks publication of Leon Trotsky's book on Stalin -- a soldier writes of U.S. role in "liberated" Korea -- united for the victory of labor! -- on reading Trotsky's "History of the Russian Revolution" Marines bitter at U.S. intervention in China Pioneer Notes Militant Army Trotsky's Dream (poem) Akron workers back GM strike Our Program: (Page 6) Senator says State Department suppressed report on Germany Lessons of 1919 general strike given in "Fourth International" Impending visit of G. L. K. Smith makes Akron workers angry, by Milton Genecia J. G. Wright winds up tour in Pittsburgh Detroit branch announces two winter school classes Stalinists in Youngstown attack two Trotskyists The history of American Trotskyism -- by James P. Cannon -- summary of our experiences in the S.P. (Page 7) Detroit case of false arrest, police harassment symbolized the daily oppression of Negro people, by Ted Reading Where mine owners' greed brought disaster (photo) The Negro Struggle -- "try it at home," by Charles Jackson New imperialist robber deals mark secret Moscow conference (continued from Page 1) Striking workers in Flint face new GM provocations (continued from Page 1) Socialist Workers Party branch activities (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Coroner's inquest attempts to whitewash vigilante issue in the Fontana tragedy, by Jean Simon Christmas party of GM picket line (photo) GM strikers' children have fun at picket line Christmas party, by M. Patrick Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Paris Stalinists call the cops, Special to the Militant Western Electric strike schedules for January 3 (continued from Page 1) "Ships that never come in" Buffalo CIO wants formation of Labor Party Court martial reveals prison camp brutality ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Jan.12,1946 (Page 1) The upsurge of labor and its take ahead, by the Editors Stamford AFL, CIO unite in city general strike -- 20,000 workers mass in town square; total shut-down shows labor's might, by Evelyn Atwood Join the battle! (cartoon) Western Electric workers defend picket lines, by Alan Braden Youngstown Steel workers gird for gigantic national strike, by G. L. Weissman In the News AFL, CIO unity is pledged in packing strike, by Robert L. Birchman Steel workers urge no strike delay Exclusive! "Militant" bares $6-billion ship steal, by Joseph Hansen Militant Detroit pickets repulse assault on line, by Kay O'Brien (Page 2) How to fight injunctions in GM strike discussed by Detroit SWP organizer in address over radio, by Arthur Burch 6-billion ship steal exposed by "Militant" (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Bill Morgan Detroit General Motors pickets repulse attempts to crash line (continued from Page 1) Ford Local 400 denounces plan for strike fines, Special to the Militant (Page 3) Allied troops halt uprising in Trieste Indo-Chinese continue heroic fight against French imperialist rulers Fighters for freedom (photo) GI's demonstrate in Manila, flay U.S. imperialism, by Mike Cort Belgian regime bankrupt official figures show, by E. Germain General strike near in Colombo say Trotskyists 100,000 workers stage Paris rally, Special to The Militant (Page 4) Hail Stamford labor! Important evidence Manila trials An imperialist treaty "You'll simply have to postpone. . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work "Billionaires' Club" continues to thrive, by Jeff Thorne "Working" for "peace" "Lucky Strike" struck (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- soldier in Manila describes protests -- Philadelphia incident shows Stalinists losing influence -- Stamford boy leans early -- more on socialism vs. nationalism for Negro people -- from a worker of the "old school" -- requests poem by Ralph Chaplin -- girl officer workers show respect for picket lines -- Navy gold braid refuses transfer to old-time sailor -- GM worker writes on district five J. G. Wright tells inspiring growth of SWP observed during tour, by John G. Wright Militant Army Mourn not the dead, by Ralph Chaplin Pioneer Notes Our Program: The truth about man-days lost (Page 6) Memorial meeting to honor Carlo Tresca, murdered anti-fascist fighter for labor, by Ruth Johnson Honored working class fighters (photo) Koreans demonstrate against "Big 3" rule, by Charles Carsten January "Fourth International" analyzes the role of Zionism Wisconsin workers protest firing of pro-labor teacher, by Jack O'Connell Los Angeles SWP moves to larger headquarters Gala New Year's party held by Philadelphia SWP Milwaukee SWP holds celebration Reading branch celebration held, by James White French strikers (photo) (Page 7) Truman's "State of Union" speech is futile bid to halt labor crisis, by Art Preis Magnificent labor solidarity in Stamford (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Gibson "gives" again, by Charles Jackson Stamford AFL, CIO unions join forces in city general strike (continued from Page 1) Socialist Workers Party branch activities (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Flint CIO council calls on UAW board to "wash its hands" of company security, by Jerry Kirk On to the picket lines! (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Western Electric strikers halt attempt to smash picket lines (continued from Page 1) Youngstown Steel workers gird for bitter industry-wide strike (continued from Page 1) Veterans shipped like cattle in crowded, unheated cars, by Winifred Nelson Unity is pledged in packing strike (continued from Page 1) Never satisfied ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Jan.19,1946 (Page 1) Truman pressure Murray into steel strike delay -- government offers price boost, limits wage concessions Solidarity will win! (cartoon) World-wide GI demonstrations shout demand: "Get us home!" -- strong blow dealt imperialist plans, by Joseph Hansen Labor! Back the GI protest! You fight in a common cause, by the Editors Brass Hats lied about bottleneck in ships for GI's GM delegates hotly debate UAW board wage proposal Long lines phone workers back strike in 44 states, by Alan Braden Bulletin (Page 2) Open the books! An answer to GM, by Art Preis Lackawanna steel workers don't wait for Murray (photo) Lackawanna worker shut Bethlehem Steel plant to foil strikebreaking preparations, Special to the Militant Truman pressures Murray into steel strike delay GIs emulate labor at home Long lines telephone operators support walkout in 44 states (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Mighty voice [word obscured] the GIs as heard round the globe World-wide protests of GIs hit Wall Street imperialism (continued from Page 1) GIs demonstrating in Manila (photo) Brass Hats fear revolt in India; arm U.S. GIs Mazey, UAW militant helps lead GI protest Rank and file hit officer privileges Flood of mail to return GI's hits Congress "Militant" was first to demand GIs' return Typical scene of vets on picket lines (photo) (Page 4) An inspiring example Democratic rights in the armed forces "Company security" Two Americas "He's really just a big child. . ." (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Why the steel moguls act so arrogantly (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- GM strikers in Flint eager for Militant -- soldier tells why Japanese workers go on strike -- AFL machinists in solid strike at Gould & Eberhardt -- the workers' needs . . and Truman's proposal -- for more articles on veterans' needs -- the sleeping giant of labor is stirring GI's letter tells troops' anger at demobilization double cross Militant Army Pioneer Notes Our Program: (Page 6) Lenin, international leader and teacher of labor, left rich heritage to aid U.S. workers' struggles, by Ruth Johnson Fire in Fontana "no accident," declares expert, by Jean Simon 600 workers demand action in Tresca case Chicago SWP joins Militant demonstration against Jim-Crow policy at skating rink, by Clara Kaye Nazi rule and Allied rule Los Angeles CIO demands return home of China GIs, by Al Lynn Cable "grab" reveals sordid Allied war aims Chicago Stalinists in attack on distributors of "Militant," by Clara Kaye and Florence Hayes (Page 7) World-wide protests climax long GI drive for prompt demobilization, by Charles Carsten Picketing Western Union in Manhattan (photo) The Negro Struggle -- the anti-Negro pogrom in Manila Huge profits fatten up meat-packing barons, by Robert L. Birchman High officials and generals maneuver against soldiers Baltimore phone girls support ACEW strikers,Special to the Militant Phone girls back strikers in Cincinnati, by J. Christianson Socialist Workers Party branch activities (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky "Daily Worker" smear of Flint militants boomerangs; repudiated by union officer, by Jerry Kirk The line held firm! (photo) Leading Stalinist deserts to bosses Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon 1,000 Detroit veterans parade in solidarity with G.M. strikers, by Kay O'Brien A GM Striker's Story, by Grace Carlson Briggs UAW local scores union-busting strike fines Western Electric pickets cheered by phone strike Buffalo CIO sponsors new pro-labor veteran's group ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Jan. 26,1946 (Page 1) Paris meeting of GIs adopts "Magna Charta" [sic] -- soldiers demand democratization of Army, abolishment of special officer privileges, by Charles Carsten 800,000 steel workers strike for living wage -- 1,700,000 on nation's picket lines in greatest American labor struggle, by Art Preis Flint unionists hit red-scare as aid to GM Get off that money bag (cartoon) Steel workers in Pittsburgh strike solidly, by Eloise Gordon Chicago packinghouse strikers show fighting spirit on lines, by Robert L. Birchman In the News Civil liberties spokesmen protest "La Verite" ban Entire Jersey town aids UE strikers' wage fight, by Alan Kohlman Militant action will win, by the Editors (Page 2) Youngstown steelmen out solid in strike, by George Weissman Mass picketing at Chicago stockyards (photo) On-the-spot reports from national strike fronts -- no scab can slink past Lackawanna's pickets! Special to the Militant Chicago packinghouse strikers show fighting spirit on lines (continued from Page 1) Pittsburgh Steel workers form solid strike front (continued from Page 1) Mass picket lines clamped on U.S. Steel's "Big Mill," Special to the Militant 800,000 hit the picket lines in mighty steel struggle (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) GI protest meeting in Paris is described by eye-witness, Special to the Militant One veteran's reward (photo) Flint unionists denounce Red-scare as aid to GM (continued from Page 1) Belgium rulers fear Trotskyists Labor unions back GI protests against demobilization delays Paris GIs adopt Magna Charta (continued from Page 1) High ranking Brass Hats live on fat of the land SWP organizer in Flint nails red-baiting smear "Send us home!" (photo) Akron CIO council adopts resolution supporting GIs, by Milton Genecin (Page 4) Labor unity Political action The choice is clear Gangster methods "I always say . . ." (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Militant's record in backing GIs' demands (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- soldier describes Army caste system -- for more articles on women's problems -- plan for hunger -- scores poem about Trotsky -- "royal runaround" described by vet -- Harlem SWP invites workers to visit and join its ranks -- wage increases and inflation Militant Army Pioneer Notes Our Program: (Page 6) Liebknecht-Luxemburg working-class martyrs, by Ruth Johnson Stalinists slander Seattle progressives in attempt to block Labor Party movement Victims of Fontana tragedy (photo) SWO meeting hits Fontana whitewash, by Jean Simon Seattle typos score great strike victory, Special to the Militant UE girl pickets in Youngstown aided by husky steel workers, Special to the Militant Pickets protest at Jim-Crow rink, by Clara Kaye Flint strikers hear talk by Charles Jackson New York meeting held in honor of V. I. Lenin Chicago SWP to present play "trial by fury," by Florence Hayes (Page 7) General Electric strikers in Lynn gain support of entire community, by Ann Anders UE strikers mass in Bloomfield (photo) The Negro Struggle -- saga of virgin plum, by Charles Jackson UE strikers demonstrate in Newark center, Special to the Militant Ship workers convention marked by faction fight, by L. Williams Lester UE strikers demonstrate solidarity at Westinghouse plant, by Robert Oliver, Socialist Workers Party branch activities Labor saving device Entire Jersey town aids UE strikers' wage fight (continued from Page 1) (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Thirteen more mine disaster victims die due to the negligence of greedy owners, by Evelyn Atwood More murder for profits (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Minnesota packinghouse workers firmly support national strike, by Barbara Bruce The "bright" side of mine tragedy Western Electric strikers fight injunction threats, Special to the Militant FEPC filibuster, by Joseph Keller What strikers must guard against, by the Editors Baltimore UE shuts 6 plants, special to the Militant ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Feb. 2, 1946 (Page 1) Steel workers climax 50-year struggle, close down entire industry -- historic battles with Steel Kings inspire pickets, by Art Preis CIO charges government finances strikebreaking -- Murray asks prompt repeal of tax aid to monopolists Ohio strikers demand state jobless aid, Special to the Militant Smash it open! (cartoon) Detroit Stalinists try to put ban on "Militant," by Kay O'Brien Police terror hurled against L.A. strikers, by M. Patrick GI describes how soldiers on Okinawa organized mass protest demonstrations, Special to the Militant In the News Ford, Chrysler agree to wage increases of 18c, 18 1-2c hourly, Special to the Militant CIO meat packers return after resisting seizure, by Robert L. Birchman Big Business plot to smash unions (Page 2) Steel strike climaxes 50-year tradition of struggle (continued from Page 1) Homestead workers picket where martyrs of 1892 fought (photo) Indiana harbor veterans back steel workers picket lines, Special to the Militant Locked-in J. & L. bosses on reducing diet Buffalo workers strike 40,000 strong; union plane tracks food flown to scabs (Page 3) Stalinists "exception" to the GI demands, an Editorial Shocking brutality exposed by GIs confined in U.S. Army guardhouse, by Charles Carsten GI describes mass protests on Okinawa (continued from Page 1) A sample of GI protests (photo) U.S. troops bolster British rule in India February F.I. analyzes American labor upsurge "Go home!" shout students to American GIs in China Sends message from Japan Belgian Trotskyists launch new monthly magazine Give new excuse for retaining GIs in China (Page 4) Build a labor party Our program Pickets' rights Damaging admission "Goodness -- another strike! . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Expose discrimination in New York schools (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- a letter from Holland expresses confidence in Fourth International -- returning GIs refuse to scab -- UE workers in N. Y. picket night and day -- suggests program to interest women in political struggle -- GM Tag Day experiences told by SWP members (soldiers, civilians give to GM strike; poorest give pennies; veteran gives $10) -- open-shop spreads in garment industry Militant Army The pickets Pioneer Notes Our Program: New quarters for Toledo SWP (Page 6) Detroit Stalinists seek to suppress "Militant" (continued from Page 1) CIO tobacco workers wage bitter strike against sweat-shop pay, discrimination, Special to the Militant Demonstrating workers in Tokyo, Japan (photo) Glass workers end strike after thirteen weeks, by M. Walker Ford, Chrysler agree to wage increases of 18c, 18 1-2c hourly (continued from Page 1) St. Louis police join AFL; defy warning of officials, by George Beck Vets demonstrate to aid Western Union strikers, by John Fredericks Steel plants shut tight in Reading, by James White Philadelphia SWP holds successful Lenin meeting Portland SWP protests murder of colonial people (Page 7) 4th Fontana fire victim dies; home burned after vigilante threats, by Jean Simon The Negro Struggle -- support the strikers, by Charles Jackson Murray charges tax laws aiding strikebreakers (continued from Page 1) Postwar battlefront in Los Angeles (photo) Police assault UE picket line in Los Angeles with tear gas (continued from Page 1) Steel striker shut down mammoth Bethlehem plant, by John Fitch Bosses knew what was coming Socialist Workers Party branch activities Steel workers close plant in Pittsburgh, California (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Youngstown pickets keep vigilant guard, as locked-in scabs suffer malnutrition, Special to the Militant Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Children join parents on the picket line (photo) Packinghouse strikers return after resisting plant seizure (continued from Page 1) Buffalo CIO plans action on Smith Vets begin to march, by Joseph Keller Sparrows point workers close Bethlehem plant, Special to the Militant Same job, new boss Striking machinists march on capitol in California, Special to the Militant Workers strike Seattle Transit, Special to the Militant City Council votes strikers' relief fun ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Feb. 9, 1946 (Page 1) Steel profiteers demand outrageous price boost A robber calling the cops! (cartoon) Congress pushes anti-union bill -- Murray denounces measure now in House as "vicious" Chilean police machine-gun heroic union protest rally, by Diego Henriquez Steel foremen quit plant to join strikers Nigerian Union Congress thanks the SWP for aid Cops of "labor friend" O'Dwyer assault Western Union pickets, by C. Thomas In the News Striking veterans plan state march Chicago pickets thwart GM move to break strike, by Nick Bradford Senate ready to bow before foes of FEPC The strike wave -- its lessons, by the Editors (Page 2) The strike wave and its lessons (continued from Page 1) Man of steel on picket patrol (photo) Western Electric men hold firm in strike, Special to the Militant Profiteering steel barons ask outrageous price rise (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) U.S. Army abets POW slave traffic Chilean national police machine-gun heroic protest meeting in Santiago (continued from Page 1) Royal Air Force takes up GI cry to speed return They want to go home, too! (photo) Why GIs in China refuse to back Chiang's regime Cruelty to Lichfield GIs ordered by Army brass, by Charles Carsten "Get us home!" demand all soldiers in Hawaii, Special to the Militant UNO and the fine art of camouflage, by Joseph Hansen (Page 4) O'Dwyer and Stalinists Tax rebates Murray's proposal Yalta robber deal "It's thrilling . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Corporation swindlers attempt huge tax steal (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- foreign-language articles needed -- open letter to Stalinist workers -- British comrade describes rising militancy of workers -- Zionism and the socialist future -- meeting in Harlem hears report on two-party lynching of FEPC Congressional lynchers at work (cartoon) Militant Army Sammy Sawyer Youth group activities Pioneer Notes Our Program: (Page 6) Why Big Business profiteers are trying to blame inflation upon labor's demand for living wages, by William F. Warde Demand action on compensation (photo) Strike leader calls CP story "pack of lies," by Grace Carlson Steel union pushes organizing campaign in Reading, Pa., area, by James White NAACP backs steel strike in Youngstown O'Dwyer's cops terrorize Western Union picket line (continued from Page 1) Labor holiday called to back Buffalo strikes, Special to the Militant SWP leader tours coast to expose Fontana case, by Jean Simon Allentown Mack strikers fight union-busting drive (Page 7) Chicago union back picket lines protesting Jim Crow skating rink, by Robert L. Birchman A united blow at Jim Crow (photo) Buffalo CIO plans anti-Smith demonstration The Negro Struggle -- real meaning of the Big Blow, by Charles Jackson Cleveland unionists demonstrate against meeting of G. L. K. Smith, Special to the Militant Newark SWP begins drive against anti-strike bill Five join SWP at Akron meeting to honor Lenin Philadelphia opens new headquarters Socialist Workers Party branch activities Might set example (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker,by T. Kovalesky "I came back from a Nazi prison camp to get tear-gassed on the picket line" Veterans on the march (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon UAW offers $2,000 reward to catch thugs who beat woman "If necessary" shoot GIs, says Brass Hat Remember Fontana! by Evelyn Atwood Inland steel workers nail company lies 2,000 Armour workers stage new stoppage, by Robert L. Birchman Massed pickets in Chicago thwart GM strikebreaking (continued from Page 1) N. Y. draftsmen conduct their first walkout, by John Fredericks Scab complains "it's a farce" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Feb. 16, 1946 (Page 1) SWP supports ALP candidate for Congress Chicago police protect fascist spokesman (photo) Truman yields to price demands of Big Business -- huge inflation is planned to rob labor of pay gains, by Art Preis Stalinists deal a stab in back to GM strikers, Special to the Militant General Motors continues stall in negotiations, by Grace Carlson 1,500 Chicago workers picket G. L. K. Smith's fascist meeting, by Robert L. Birchman In the News Tugmen resist O'Dwyer drive to break strike, by Art Sharon Negro GI brothers slain by Jim-Crow Freeport cop, by Bill Morgan Akron rubber unions vote strike for wage increases, by Milton Genecia Chinese Trotskyist Party survives Japanese terror (Page 2) Red-baiting slander -- Stalinist stye, by the Editors What did we fight for? (photo) 1,500 Chicago workers picket G. L. K. Smith's fascist meeting (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) In memoriam -- Chen Chi-chang, by Li Fu-jen Nation-wide general strike protests massacre in Chile, by Diego Henriquez Banner of their martyrs (photo) Exclusive report on big strike of Paris printers, Special to the Militant Nicola Di Bartolomeo, by Carlo "Don't break GIs' bones," Army officer tells guards, by Charles Carsten Officers revelled while GIs sweated it out, says editor Dutch Trotskyist Congress backs Javanese people Cairo police arrest Egyptian Trotskyists (Page 4) Case bill "Friend of labor" Secret diplomacy FEPC and Freeport "I do hope the President . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Widow, orphans suffer after mine disaster (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- veteran calls on buddies to aid all striking workers -- "there's never a mine blown skyward" -- Army hospital negligence revealed by wounded GI -- praises article on Homestead Steel -- asks column on Stalinist role -- capitalist propaganda methods and a labor-publicity program -- audience hostile to Army propaganda -- Wall Street press urges intervention in Argentina The capitalist lie machine (cartoon) Militant Army The worker speaks Youth Group Activities Labor Pioneer Notes Our Program: (Page 6) In memory of Leon Sedov -- heroic revolutionary fighter, by Leon Trotsky Bevin and Vyshinsky -- a study of hypocrisy within the UNO, by Joseph Hansen PAC-endorsed mayor vetoes CIO Tag Day Negro veterans murdered by Jim-Crow cop (continued from Page 1) Boss courts hit strikers with flood of injunctions, by Jeff Thorne General Motors still stalls in UAW wage negotiations (continued from Page 1) Stalinists deal GM strike treacherous stab in back (continued from Page 1) 4,000 Wilson meatpackers stage walkout, by Robert L. Birchman (Page 7) Pauley nomination taps a gusher of oil-smeared Washington graft, by Evelyn Atwood Chicago fighters against Jim-Crow (photo) Truman yields to Big Business price demands (continued from Page 1) The Negro Struggle, by Charles Jackson Mass meeting demands attorney investigate Fontana death fire, by Lois Saunders White city rink asks injunction against pickets IAM Aircraft lodge asks Fontana action Stalinists fail to halt sale of "Militant," Special to the Militant Socialist Workers Party branch activities O'Dwyer launches vicious drive to break tug strike (continued from Page 1) (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Strikers at Detroit transmission welcome "Militant" despite leaders' attempted ban, Special to the Militant Typical of strikers' wives (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Striking Youngstown vets parade in campaign for unemployed aid, by George Weissman Bulletin Legion head smears GIs in speech Funeral in Peoria, by Clara Kaye Back-to-work move halted by strikers' wives, by Jerry Kirk FEPC-supporter assaulted by Stalinist goon AFL-CIO masses pickets defy Alameda injunction, by J. Marshall ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Feb. 23, 1946 (Page 1) Fire of struggle tempers victorious unions, by the Editors Strikebreaking order closes down New York, by Art Sharon Transit strike wins gains in Philadelphia, by Max Goldman Another oil scandal gushes (cartoon) Fighting steel workers -- new wage-freeze, price rise formula issued by Truman, by Art Preis Corporate heads secretly plotted to crush unions G.M. strikers hold the line for full terms, by Grace Carlson Truman ignores oil bribe charge in pressing Pauley nomination, by Evelyn Atwood Protest meetings assail Jim-Crow murder of vets Heroic Indian people defy guns of British, by Charles Carsten Release Trotsky's biography of Stalin (Page 2) Western Electric, Westinghouse workers in Jersey defy injunctions, continue their mass picketing, by Alan Kohlman Strikebreaking order closes down New York (continued from Page 1) You can't keep these steel workers down (photo) Big Business in secret plot to bust unions (continued from Page 1) GM strikers "hold the line"; continue fight for full terms (continued from Page 1) Chicago strikers hear E. R. Frank French Trotskyists win libel suit against Stalinists Worthington strikers vote "no admission" into plant, by Ruth Laurie Victorious steel strikers win demand for 18 1-2 cents (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Gouin government inherits crisis, Special to the Militant Machine-gun fire of British rulers fails to halt Indian demonstrators (continued from page 1) Widow of Bartolomeo writes on his death Fighting for India's independence (photo) Trotskyists in vanguard of Indian peoples' fight Indian National Army men regarded as loyal patriots Famine in India threatens lives of ten million India people hate British overlords Indian troops join anti-British fight Paris printers give novel reply to Stalinist lies Censors curtain facts on India Stockholders not "the public" (Page 4) Lynch law Truman's record Secret deal at Yalta Veterans and unions "I don't know where those women . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Senate's sham fight over the FEPC bill (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- steel strikers like Gray cartoon -- some suggestions for the Militant -- capitalism boasts of slashed production -- veteran describes UE march for unemployment pay -- farmers changing views on labor -- a letter from a Texas workers weighs labor and management Don't call me a scab! The ends of the same chain (cartoon) Militant Army Youth Group Activities Pioneer Notes Our Program: (Page 6) Browder -- a Wall Street agent 16 years on Stalin's payroll, by Joseph Hansen West Coast longshoremen call strike referendum, Special to the Militant Stalinist agent of Wall Street (photo) Truman fights for Pauley despite bribe revelations (continued from Page 1) Stalinists settle Western Union walkout with no assured gains, Special to the Militant Newark workers hear lecture on strike wave Pioneer growth shown by new issue of catalog (Page 7) Ferguson kin in plea for justice tell tragic story to "the Militant," by William S. Farrell Anti-fascist pickets face frameup in L.A., by William Van The Negro Struggle -- Mr. Rockefeller and his Negro colleges, by Charles Jackson Protests mount in murder of Negro veterans (continued from Page 1) Striking Indiana veterans put governor on the spot SWP organizer calls for action in Fontana vigilante fire case "Fontana" Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Lancaster AFL calls city general strike to halt police terror in transit walkout, Robert Oliver Wives join transport pickets (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Philadelphia transit workers win gains in militant two day strike (continued from Page 1) U.S. military police back British despots Two Kinds of Justice, by Grace Carlson Columnist admits Brass Hat policy fostered cruelty Timken strikers solid as company ruses fail, Special to the Militant CIO packing workers delay acceptance of wage terms, Special to the Militant ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. March 2, 1946 (Page 1) GM strike leaders appeal for aid -- UAW board calls on all locals to rally to aid of GM workers, by Grace Carlson Lynch law in Freeport (cartoon) Freedom revolt flares in India -- British commander labels Navy strike "open mutiny," by Joseph Hansen O'Dwyer plans strikebreaking in transit fight, Special to the Militant French ministry orders attack on "La Verite," Special to the Militant Mass protest meeting in Harlem demands justice in Freeport murder of Negro vets, by William S. Farrell All-out aid to GM strike! by the Editors Grand jury whitewashes killer of Ferguson boys, by William S. Farrell In the News NAM launches offensive to shatter price controls, by Art Preis Thanks benefactors (Page 2) Jubilant Bethlehem Steel workers in Lackawanna demonstrate might in great strike victory parade, by William Flynn Steel strike victory parade UAW executives appeal for aid to GM strikers (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Second Pittsburgh power strike looms as workers press demands, by Eloise Gordon Bulletin 200 Jones foundry pickets arrested by Chicago cops, by Robert L. Birchman Westinghouse strikers defy ban on mass picket lines, by Alan Kohlman (Page 3) French Canadians reject CIO splitter, by Paul Robert Freedom revolt flares in India; Royal navy men in "open mutiny" (continued from Page 1) Philippine peasants battle Army MPs The Four Freedoms (cartoon) Cairo uprising seeks freedom from British, by Charles Carsten Witness relates British brutality in Cairo streets Celebes joins Java in heroic fight for independence Trotskyists offer only program that can win India's freedom Indian magazine says Trotskyists are in Viet Minh Trotskyists in Denmark survive terror of Nazis Labor traitors pursue Tory policy on India (Page 4) Hands off India! "Don't browbeat Ford" Tammany Tiger Millions are ready "I do think this Russian model is . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Nazi files reveal link with U. S. Steel, by Jeff Thorne (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- for a rising scale of wages to meet rising living costs -- the Zionist question -- a working student estimates "the Militant" -- agony and insults were reward of Negro people in imperialist war -- murder of civilians exposed by American Marine in China -- women's problems and capitalism Stock market report -- 1946 (cartoon) Pioneer Notes Militant Soliloquy of a "Militant" reader Youth Group Activities Our Program: (Page 6) Stalin's speech reflects fear of World War III; shifts line on character of imperialist conflicts, by Joseph Hansen Memorial march for murdered union men (photo) Dutch Trotskyists greet Socialist Workers Party SWP endorses F. B. Davis for Seattle Council, Special to the Militant NAM launches offensive to shatter price controls (continued from Page 1) Los Angeles CIO organizes for strike defense, by M. Patrick Homeless vets seize Vancouver hotel Article on current strikes is featured in latest F. I. Subway union threatened by O'Dwyer strikebreaking (continued from Page 1) Court biased against pickets of Smith rally, by William Van French ministry orders attack on "La Verite" (continued from Page 1) (Page 7) Buffalo unionists picket meeting of fascist Rev. Gerald L. K. Smith, Special to the Militant The Negro Struggle -- to the side of fighting India! by Charles Jackson Portland meeting demands probe of Fontana deaths Picketing fascists meeting in Buffalo (photo) Jim-Crow rink seeks injunction against pickets, Special to the Militant Harlem protest meeting demands justice against Freeport killer Another vet slain by Jim-Crow cop Lucky strike radio broadcast picketed in L.A., by William Van Grand jury whitewashes killer of Ferguson boys (continued from Page 1) Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities Dividing the pie No war millionaires? (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Lancaster AFL wins "Battle of Bulls Run" as general strike halts police terrorism, by Robert Oliver Trotskyists aid fight against anti-strike bill, Special to the Militant Victims of police terror (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Pal of G. L. K. Smith faces recall in L. A., by Gordon Bailey GIs ask people to help them get back home Pauley oil scandal smears top Washington officials, by Evelyn Atwood Nailing Imperialist Lie, by Paul Abbott Demobilization slowdown ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. March 9, 1946 (Page 1) General Motors continues its arrogant stand, by Grace Carlson Bulletin Philadelphia CIO pickets battle police terrorism -- cops mercilessly club vets who help defy injunction, by Robert Oliver Navy exonerates wounded brother in Ferguson case, by William S. Farrell The mighty arm of solidarity (cartoon) Truman policy paves way for big price rises Americans cable protest against "La Verite" ban State troopers, armed lynch mob unleash bloody warfare against Negro community, by Evelyn Atwood On Nazi model In the News New revolts carry on fight for independence of India Tighten the ranks, by the Editors SWP protests anti-Negro atrocities in Tennessee (Page 2) Stalinist leaders of CIO transport workers union capitulate to strikebreaking threats of O'Dwyer, by Art Sharon Trade Union Notes -- new big strikes loan -- by Joseph Keller Police terror in Philadelphia (photo) Ancient British "riot act" used in Jersey strike,by Alan Kohlman Philadelphia CIO pickets defy injunction, fight police terror (continued from Page 1) Tighten the ranks (continued from Page 1) Reading union hits case bill Philadelphia SWP hoods gay social Capitalist politics General Motors continues arrogant stand as answer to UAW delegates (continued from Page 1) Dinner opens new Toledo quarters (Page 3) Belgian Trotskyists gain in election Belgian Stalinists and "socialists" block election victory of workers, by E. Germain Militant action wins Japanese union demand Japanese workers line up for food (photo) Leon Lesoil Brass Hats exile U.A.W. militant to Okinawa Call nation-wide strike in fight to free Egypt, by Charles Carsten I saw them die in Calcutta's street Typical street scene in India (photo) Carry on fight to free India (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Keep up the fight Imperialist censors Freedom from fear? Change of mind "Those strikers think they've got us . . . "(cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Rich interests fight veterans housing bill (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- says Trotskyists are genuine -- on unemployment pay to jobless veterans -- police beat Negro for boarding bus -- corruption grips Nassau County, scene of Ferguson murder case -- for a larger old-age pension -- reader condemns doles, wants full production -- USES forces veterans into low pay jobs -- reader approves praise for S.W.P. Pine Mink coat for her dog (photo) Pioneer Notes Militant Army Youth Group Activities Our Program: Workers' debts grow Concentration of wealth (Page 6) Wall Street threatens another war -- spokesmen of Big Business launch attack on U.S.S.R., by Joseph Hansen Jim Crow atrocity in Tennessee (photo) Navy exonerates wounded brother in Ferguson case (continued from Page 1) Radio speaker refutes slander against Militant, Special to the Militant Bloody terror reigns in Negro community (continued from Page 1) Myra Weiss continues tour on Fontana vigilante case, Special to the Militant Stalinist AYD expels students from Trotskyism, Special to the Militant Portland youth hear talk on Fontana case, by Joyce Hesser 14,000 Timken workers hold firm despite company's union-busting, Special to the Militant (Page 7) Truman signs phony bill on jobs as unemployment rapidly mounts, by Ruth Johnson The Negro Struggle -- origin and significance of "race," by Charles Jackson Demand FEPC in California (photo) Jim-Crow rink denied injunction against pickets, by Robert L. Birchman WLB record shows why labor should get off the new board, by Jeff Thorne Union heads flay case bill as revival of "blacklists" FEPC meeting hears plan for capitol march, Special to the Militant Socialist Workers Party Branch Activities (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Huge labor demonstration in Houston halts strikebreaking attempts by city officials, Special to the Militant Cheering Houston strike victory! (Photo) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Why ALP nominee lost election in New York East Side district, by Lou Cooper Americans cable protests against "La Verite" ban Truman policies paving way for big jump in living cost (continued from Page 1) SWP holds Ferguson meeting despite Hague intimidation, Special to the Militant Three Growing Boys, by Grace Carlson Western Electric strikers await phone tie-up aid, Special to the Militant ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. March 16, 1946 (Page 1) $15,000 "Militant" fund campaign starts Mar. 15, by Evelyn Atwood Preparing for World War III (cartoon) Wall Street threatens new war -- steps up diplomatic attacks in drive against the USSR, by Joseph Hansen Washington hikes prices on food, clothes, housing SWP protests French arrests of Trotskyists Generals purge Army editors for "crime" of being in CIO, by Charles Carsten Auto locals start drive to elect Reuther as next UAW president, by Grace Carlson In the News Release of 101 jailed Negroes won by protests CIO rubber workers win outstanding victory, by Joseph Andrews NMU head bares Stalinist misrule, by Art Sharon (Page 2) A New York subway worker's story -- Stalinist misrule in transit union, by William Charles To avenge murdered pickets (photo) CIO rubber workers win outstanding wage victory (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller The Ford contract -- a danger signal Not even nylons can lure women past picket line, Special to the Militant Union strikes against firing of Negro workers, Special to the Militant Reuther sought as next UAW president (continued from Page 1) Release of 101 jailed Negroes won by protests (continued from Page 1) How du Ponts fleece workers (Page 3) French arms move against Indo-China Indian independence revolt spreads despite gun fire of British rulers Spanish unions ask help to end France regime Heroic fighters against British imperialism Fontana deputy sheriff resigns Mexican Stalinist demands end to CP bribe taking Fighters for Free Egypt cry "down with England" Charming India-British style British censors relax, OK letter after 3 years Prices hikes on food, clothing and housing (continued from Page 1) How imperialist rulers process news reports Generals purge news staff for "crime" of being in CIO (continued from Page 1) $55,000 per casualty (Page 4) "Third Party" or a real labor party? Ship steal Food is a weapon Rubber union's victory "Quick, doctor -- " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Insurance bribe case lobbyist heads RFC, by Jeff Thorne (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- auto worker exposes boss scheme to divide Negroes and whites -- strikes equalize all workers -- Indian famine took 10 million lives -- bureaucrat "forgets" socialist principles -- Freeport's Jim-Crow ghetto -- a scene of squalor and filth -- challenges Red Cross to aid GM workers -- veteran calls for mass protests against atom bomb "experiment" -- movie reviews by Marxists needed Welcome Home Joe (cartoon) Pioneer Notes Militant Army Youth Group Activities Our Program: (Page 6) SWP branches greet "Militant" fund drive with enthusiasm, campaign director reports, by Justine Lang Longshoremen in San Pedro learn about "Militant," by Ray Burn UAW worker calls "Militant" "most worthwhile," offers aid $15,000 "Militant" fund campaign starts Mar. 15 (continued from Page 1) Letter from the strike fronts testify to "Militant's" picket-line popularity Minneapolis Stalinists attack distributors of "the Militant," Special to the Militant (Page 7) Only "Militant" warned "there is no peace!" We alone told the truth! The Negro Struggle -- terror in Tennessee, by Charles Jackson SWP opposes election bill in New Jersey, Special to the Militant Wall Street steps up anti-Soviet drive, threatens new world war (continued from Page 1) Lenin, Trotsky always warned capitalist system breeds war How Stalinism has betrayed the struggle for socialism Socialist Workers Party Branch Activity (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Telephone workers force AT&T to yield; Western Electric strike ends in victory, by Alan Kohlman For freedom from police clubs! (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon New York local of SWP holds inspiring two-day convention, Special to the Militant Los Angeles SWP aids campaign for state FEPC, by J. Blake Truman pulls double-cross on 300,000 steel strikers Workers quit Stalinists, by Paul Abbott Maritime union head bares Stalinist machine misrule (continued from Page 1) Stalinist goons attack "Militant" distributors, Special to the Militant Strike threat ends meat barons' chiseling, by Leigh Ray ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. March 23, 1946 (Page 1) Issues before UAW delegates at convention, by the Editors Heroic GM strikers win after 113-day struggle -- GM delegates conference votes to accept agreement, Special to the Militant A tribute to a real fighter (cartoon) Ford council opposes several contract clauses, by Roy Weston Wall Street continues drive for new war; hurls reactionary barrage at Soviet Union, by Charles Carsten American seamen defy order to scab on Filipino strike, by Art Sharon In the News Paris Trotskyist meeting raided by Gouin police, Special to the Militant Salute to GM strikers! Fund drive gets good start (Page 2) Issues at UAW convention (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller As GM strikers win (photo) General Motors strikers force arrogant corporation to terms (continued from Page 1) Ford delegates request contract revisions (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Greek Trotskyists slain by Stalinists Another war will doom civilization, analysis of World War II reveals, by Eugene Varlin Paris Trotskyist meeting raided by Gouin police (continued from Page 1) Italian police shot down jobless workers (photo) Dutch troops pour into Java; new battles flare, by Mike Cort Wall St. drives for war upon Soviet Union (continued from Page 1) Italian farm workers stage huge demonstration at Apulia British shoot down Malayan workers striking for food Trotskyists in Norway survive Nazi invasion (Page 4) CIO political action Stalin's policy Help "the Militant"! Boosting prices "I really don't see shy people . . ." (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Wall Street bankers milk railroad systems (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- French trade-unionists express solidarity with U.S. strikers Wall Street's "peace" plan (cartoon) Militant Army Pioneer Notes Chicago workers picket banquet for G. L. K. Smith, Special to the Militant Resolution on colonial struggles Youth Group Activities Our Program: (Page 6) Campaign director reports enthusiastic response to appeal for $15,000 "Militant" sustaining fund, by Justine Lang Scoreboard Red-baiters fail in election bid at Flint local, by Jerry Kirk Cleveland CIO pickets meeting of fascist group, Special to the Militant "Militant" fund gets good start (continued from Page 1) Arkansas group calls for aid to indicted strikers Fight against Jim-Crow rink won in Chicago Seattle SWP supports Davis Why youth should support "Militant" fund campaign, by Laura Falk Steel worker sends first contribution to fund (Page 7) What Karl Marx's teachings mean for the American working class, by Larissa Reed The Negro Struggle -- who won in Tennessee? by Charles Jackson SWP speaker flays Fontana case secrecy Revere workers in Chicago hold firm in strike, Special to the Militant Some facts the Michigan PAC leaders "forgot" about Stassen, by Roger Kent Bronx SWP has housewarming Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of Steelworkers, by T. Kovalesky UMW negotiators indict coal operators for million casualties in mine disasters Murder for profits (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Flint Chevrolet local asks UAW to launch Labor Party drive, by Special to the Militant U.S. seamen in Philippines defy order to scab strike (continued from Page 1) Deal with Chiang wins French foothold in North Indo-China Vets Housing Crisis, by John Fredericks SWP pushes FEPC petition in Los Angeles Freeport case protested by Buffalo CIO ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. March 30, 1946 (Page 1) Administration urges Congress to extend draft Wounded veterans put in ship's hold "It's your turn now" (cartoon) UAW delegates face key issues -- uphold democratic unionism in first two sharp debates, by Art Preis Veterans picket realty board in New York City, Special to the Militant General Motors still tied up on local issues, Special to the Militant Wall Street wields Iranian issue to promote anti-Soviet war drive, by Charles Carsten In the News Brass Hats scheme to keep control of atomic energy, by Felix Morrow Wall Street war-monger Big Business speeds assault on price control, by Evelyn Atwood Paris rally scores attacks on Fourth Internationalists, Special to the Militant San Francisco machinists end bitter four-month strike, by J. Marshall (Page 2) UAW delegates face key issues (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes -- Small Steel locals still out on strike, by Joseph Keller The next task (cartoon) "To the men and women of G. M. . . ." (cartoon) "Pioneers" display attracts UAW convention delegates, Special to the Militant San Francisco machinists end bitter 4-month strike (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) No city safe from new air weapons, by Eugene Varlin Famine strikes Chinese farmers; 10,000,000 eat grass and clay, by Mike Cort Imperialists use food as weapon to aid reaction The heritage of imperialist war -- starvation (photo) Indian people will die like flies Starvation and disease scourge of all Europe Imperialist plan starvation for Japanese people Aid to the starving, by the Editors Our martyrs A Dutch worker's letter to "Militant" (Page 4) Time for action Army reform Role of UNO Strikebreaker O'Dwyer "I just got the most wonderful . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf CIO demands action on Tennessee terror Congressmen at Work (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- issue is Stalinism, not Browderism, says ex-Communist Party member -- soldier describes misery in Germany -- socialism and initiative which capitalism now stifles -- offers suggestions to improve "Militant" -- Southern Negro tells of terror -- Brooklyn youth stabbed in attack by anti-Semites Militant Army As seen in a Follansbee, West Virginia picket shanty Pioneer Notes Our Program: Youth Group Activities (Page 6) "Militant" fund goes up to $1,617 in week -- reach ten percent of $15,000 goal Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Scoreboard Bronx meeting protests murder of Fergusons Youth crowd Harlem meeting to protest Ferguson murders Negro candidate in Seattle receives impressive vote Newark meeting hits murder of Ferguson boys, by Bob Blaine A Southern reader tells how she subscribed to "Militant" Thousands fired as packers plot to raise prices, by Leigh Ray Tacoma SWP branch formed (Page 7) Why War Department seeks easing of terrorism against the Nisei, by William Van The Negro Struggle -- spotlight on Fontana, by Charles Jackson Brass Hats scheme to keep control of atomic energy (continued from Page 1) Big Business speeds assault on price control (continued from Page 1) Introductory subscription campaign launched by "Fourth International" How campaign will be conducted, by Connie Locke General Motors still tied up on local issues (continued from Page 1) Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky War Department picks "Board of Inquiry" to whitewash own military caste system Administration urges Congress to extend draft (continued from Page 1) Wall Street's men (photo) Iranian issue utilized in anti-Soviet drive (continued from Page 1)) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Flint UAW locals accept GM contract with reservations, by Jerry Kirk Must 17 Million Die? by Larissa Reed GM Fisher body workers vote to extend strike, by D. Lands ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. April 6, 1946 (Page 1) UAW convention marks new stage for auto union, by Art Preis Wall Street uses Uno in preparing new war -- Iranian issue is pretext for drive against USSR, by John G. Wright Virginia uses state draft to bar strike Hatched in the imperialist incubator (cartoon) Big Business demands end of price controls, by Evelyn Atwood 400,000 bituminous coal miners go on strike for union demands The real aims behind spy scare in Canada, by George Martell In the News Washington joins in spy scare Mass meeting wins reversal in Ferguson case conviction, by William S. Farrell Victory near in the fight for legalization of "La Verite," Special to the Militant (Page 2) UAW convention marks new stage (continued from Page 1) Pioneer publishers bring something new to boardwalk (photo) Auto industry is nation's largest (Page 3) Disease, germs--a new war weapon, by Eugene Varlin Stimson statement confirms Marxist analysis of Roosevelt's war plans, by Charles Carsten American imperialists garrison the world (graphic) League of Nations and the UNO: Important lessons from history Wall Street men rule Army GHQ in Philippines German workers demonstrate against Allied hunger policy Starvation, disease ravage Italy; food rations cut further (Page 4) Let the people vote on war! Look at the record Bring them home! Who told the truth? "How to these people expect to get anywhere? . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Corporation tax-steals used to fight unions (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- survey shows vets know the score -- Dutch reader praises "Militant" for realism -- officer-caste lives in luxury while GIs must "sweat it out" -- wants action-slogans on unemployment -- a talented Negro crushed by capitalism Veteran's reward (photo) Officers shrug as unemployment rises in Germany Militant Army Open letter to Lynn Bomar Pioneer Notes The beggar Fourth International opens campaign for 500 new subs Youth Group Activities Our Program: (Page 6) Over $1,000 contributed last week brings "Militant" fund up to $2,618, by Justine Lang Pensioner sends $5 to "best paper I ever read" Shop Talks on Socialism -- how factories were born, by V. Grey Philadelphia protest meeting hears Edward Ferguson speak, Special to the Militant Buffalo CIO reports 10 new vet committees Workers give dollars to aid "Militant" fund Scoreboard USSR faces internal crisis, declares April issue of F. I. N. Y. painters hit Ferguson murder (Page 7) Stalinist record shows who served shipowners throughout the war, by Art Sharon The Negro Struggle -- you and the Militant, by Charles Jackson Police brutality halted in Stamford The real aims behind spy scare in Canada (continued from Page 1) Big Business demands end of price control (continued from Page 1) Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Wall Street uses the UNO in preparing its new war (continued from Page 1) (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Cleveland unionist describes how his local handles scabs during machinists' strike, by H.R. UAW convention in session (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Allis-Chalmers workers confident in 3-week strike at Cincinnati, by J. Christianson Textile profiteers get a handout 400,000 coal miners strike for demands (continued from Page 1) Bitter 55-day strike won by Timken steel workers, Special to the Militant Veteran tells why Brass Hats and Wall Street demand draft Report From Florida, by Larissa Reed ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. April 13, 1946 (Page 1) Strikers fight Westinghouse union-busting Protectors of plutocracy (cartoon) Truman urges militarist policy -- seeks extension of draft, universal training for war, by Art Preis Labor press hit as monopolists grab newsprint Atomic energy remains under military control, by Charles Carsten Harassed veteran writes congressman Senate passes death sentence on 65-cent minimum wage bill, by Larissa Reed In the News New York veterans' group pushes housing program House group votes bill to help boost prices Expose Army plot to clear Lichfield torture officers, by Mike Cort (Page 2) Scandalous housing crisis exposed -- Detroit veterans seeks homes in vain, by Jim Ross Chicago vets demand housing (photo) Scandalous housing crisis exposed -- "Medals don't mean a thing" to landlords, veterans find, by R. Egan Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Ex-GI dreamed of home, can't find one now Wife of St. Paul vet tells housing plight Vets' families in Portland get squalid shacks, Special to the Militant Veterans plead for decent wage Minimum wage bill receives death sentence in Senate (continued from Page 1) Monopoly of atomic energy remains in military hands (continued from Page 1) Chicago veterans demonstrate to demand immediate housing -- Nick Bradford (Page 3) Atomic destruction and World War III, by Eugene Varlin Control of oil land in Middle East involved in UNO dispute over Iran Threaten death sentence for leading Bulgarian Trotskyists, Special to the Militant Plot whitewash of Lichfield Army Brass Hats (continued from Page 1) Sugar barons plunder Puerto Rican people Report first strike in USSR in 20 years Freedom from want -- Greece, 1946 Imperialist terror in Greece -- background of the elections Trotskyist jailed in Egypt as reaction attacks masses, Special to the Militant (Page 4) War-making powers Minimum wage Food relief policy Free press "You coward! For heaven's sake . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Movie Review Congressmen at Work UAW convention assails Jim Crow, race hatreds (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- exposes Red Cross as political weapon of imperialism Indonesia -- overseas 3 years drafted for more -- we'll all be free or all be slaves -- ex-sailor exposes privileges enjoyed by Navy Gold braid -- submits poem on war slogans -- the privileged people and workers in the Soviet Union -- submits poem on war slogans -- steel worker's wife sends news stories -- new reader praises "Militant" reporting -- a correction on piecework in UAW -- Scab murders union head of family (photo) Pioneer Notes Militant Army Youth Group Activities Our Program: (Page 6) "Militant" fund score rises to $3,969 -- $1,350 received during 3rd week, by Justine Lang Shop Talks on Socialism -- how the factory worker was born, by V. Grey Scoreboard Flint NAACP protest rally hears talk by SWP speaker, by Jerry Kirk St. Paul meeting protests terror against Negroes, Special to the Militant Militaristic program demanded by Truman (continued from Page 1) Wisconsin students give to "Militant" sustaining fund City payroll tax opposed at polls by Toledo labor, by M. Walker (Page 7) Anglo-American imperialists haggle over crumbs for starving millions, by Felix Morrow The Negro Struggle -- a letter from "home," by Charles Jackson Detroit transit workers vote strike (photo) Brooklyn rally lashes murder of Fergusons, Special to the Militant CIO and AFL support Detroit transit strike, by John Saunders Workers drawn to Tacoma SWP at first meeting Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Wright speaks in Philadelphia (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky "The miners will not forget their dead!" writes West Virginia striker to "Militant," by Gus Nikolias Where mine owners' greed brought disaster (photo) Westinghouse strikers parade around Philadelphia City Hall, Special to the Militant Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Reading rail shop crafts men protest undemocratic policy, Special to the Militant Success Story, by William F. Warde Labor press hit as monopolists grab newsprint Westinghouse strikers resist union-busting (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. April 20, 1946 (Page 1) Striking miners stand firm for social demands, by Joseph Keller Wall Street and the wonderful lamp (cartoon) OPA wrecks many price ceilings -- government "price control" agency helps Big Business drive to hike living costs, by Art Preis Filipinos demand U.S. imperialism get out entirely W. V. strikers halt operations at strip mines, by Gus Nickolias Japanese workers raise demand for control over production, by Charles Carsten Old "gag" law used to indict Phila. CIO head, Special to the Militant Secret clause bars all news of atomic data In the News New relief committee aids destitute Europeans workers, by Evelyn Atwood West Coast longshore strike is called off, Special to the Militant O'Dwyer sales tax scheme denounced by SWP local, Special to the Militant (Page 2) Packing barons sabotage meat supplies to force big price increases through organized scarcity, by J. Rever Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Scabherding in Pittsburgh (photo) DFL convention in Minnesota shows friction, Special to the Militant CIO veterans in Buffalo plan big rally, Special to the Militant West Coast longshore workers pressured to call off strike (continued from Page 1) How Westinghouse fared in war Striking miners stand firm for safety, health demands (continued from Page 1) 31-day struggle wins gains for Chicago Revere workers, Special to the Militant (Page 3) New war will doom our civilization, by Eugene Varlin Former OWI director now beats drums for war on Soviet Union, by Charles Carsten Atom bombs cost million a day Demonstrating workers in Tokyo, Japan (photo) Strikers demand control over Japanese plants (continued from Page 1) Big Brass covers guilt of Lichfield officers Veteran tells of atrocities at Lichfield New relief committee aids destitute European workers (continued from Page 1) Wealthy feast as poor starve in Hungary Joseph Raffin-Dugens, old revolutionist, dies, Special to the Militant A letter of appreciation from a worker in Holland (Page 4) Fighting high prices Workers' control Two-party system Draft extension "Isn't that child wearing . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Vets' "reconversion" from heroes to "bums" (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- Navy Gold Braid privileges reigned even in combat -- reprisals by Army brass for all who forget salute -- suggests campaign against imperialist atomic bomb race Another generation Protests bring indictment of scabs (photo) Pioneer Notes Militant Army Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Youth Group Activities Our Program: (Page 6) Over one-third of $15,000 goal is reached in fourth week of "Militant" fund campaign, by Justine Lang Scoreboard Shop Talks on Socialism -- the things we make, by V. Grey Vet sends $2 to "Militant" New Lackawanna SWP branch holds first public meeting Imperialist-controlled agencies haggle as starvation spreads, by Felix Morrow (Page 7) New Belgian government shaky, by E. Germain The Negro Struggle -- Ku Klux rides again, by Charles Jackson Greek masses starve while rich fatten Revival of Ku Klux Klan (photo) OPA blasts many holes in price ceilings (continued from Page 1) O'Dwyer sales tax scheme denounced by SWP local (continued from Page 1) (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Thousands of Minneapolis vets homeless; forced to sleep on floors, eat in relays, by Nora Scott Chicken-coops become 1946 "apartments" (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon "Labor statesmen" don't impress rail wage arbitration boards, by John Russo Many families broken up by housing crisis, Special to the Militant Scourges of Mankind, by Larissa Reed Modern Gulliver Travels sees Lilliputian Congress, by William Gulliver "Labor must fight draft," CIO vet writes "Militant" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. April 27, 1946 (Page 1) May Day -- 1946 (cartoon) Halt the war-makers! Unite on May Day against the imperialists! -- May Day manifesto of national committee, Socialist Workers Party of United States House demolishes OPA control; price-gougers get green light, by Art Preis In the News Mine strikers fight to halt vile conditions, by Evelyn Atwood Fourth Internationalists hold world conference, Special to the Militant Ban lifted on "La Verite", French Trotskyist paper Packers create meat shortages Slain Ferguson brother is exonerated by Army, by William S. Farrell Big Brass seeks whitewash for Lichfield atrocities (Page 2) Workers! Halt the war-makers! (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Kremlin's policy inside Germany Rule of U.S. imperialism brings starvation to people of Germany, by Eugene Varlin Austrian Trotskyist groups send report to outside world, Special to the Militant Starvation in Hungary (photo) Trotskyists are reported active in Indonesia, Special to the Militant World conference of Fourth International Further details on conference "Could teach the Gestapo," soldier says of Lichfield Trotskyist policy in Greek election "F.I." subscription campaign gets off to splendid start Spanish POUM members seized, face execution, Special to the Militant Protests ban on Algerian party Big Brass seek whitewash in Lichfield case (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) World conference of 4th International Truman's famine diet CIO-PAC policy "I'm so glad you've explained . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work GE monopoly blocks new cure for cancer (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- new reader applauds V. Grey series on study of Marxism -- housing crisis in Milwaukee is greatest problem to vets -- Army Brass Hats never lose sight of privileges -- discrimination against Negro GI was Army "accepted procedure" -- monopolists bury inventions as "military secrets" -- Army casts system imposes social barriers against GIs The Negro soldier's bitterest enemy (cartoon) Militant Army Pioneer Notes Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Army caste system imposes social barriers against GIs Our Program: Youth Group Activities (Page 6) "Militant" sustaining fund campaign reaches 40 pct. of quota in fifth week, by Justine Lang Shop Talks on Socialism -- what is a commodity? by V. Grey Greek comrade greets first "Militant" received in years Greet "Militant" on May Day "Investigation" on Fontana conceals vigilante terror, by Lois Saunders Scoreboard Baltimore SWP meeting recruits new members (Page 7) May Day born in labor struggles, by Ruth Johnson The Negro Struggle -- "on Whitman Avenue -- U.S.A." by Charles Jackson Haymarket demonstration scene (photo) Army exonerates slain Negro vet of "misconduct" (continued from Page 1) Milwaukee SWP aids relief fund Stalinists and May Day (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Will Stalinist "one big union" conference promote genuine unity of maritime unions? CIO packinghouse union protests layoffs (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon House demolished OPA control; price-gougers get green light (continued from Page 1) Mine strikers fight to halt vile conditions (continued from Page 1) Westinghouse strikers resist legal move to halt picketing, Special to the Militant Packers create shortages to force high meat prices Cleveland strike at Fisher Body in sixth month, by David Lands Disease stalks the world ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. May 4, 1946 (Page 1) Southern drive of CIO faces bitter struggle, by Art Preis 12 more miners killed by greed of operators -- "Militant" reporter describes tragic scenes of mine disaster at McCoy, Va., by George Weissman What mine owners call "trivia" (cartoon) Leon Trotsky's book on Stalin, finally released U.S. Army courts-martial system flayed in sweeping denunciation, by George Breitman In the News "How Green Was My Valley" -- where 12 dead miners sleep, by Mike Farrell New Jersey SWP launches elections campaign McCoy miners in recent strike on safety issue, Special to the Militant Justice for the miners! by the Editors (Page 2) McCoy miners' widows tell plight, by Mike Farrell Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller McCoy mine small, death record big The last mile (photo) "How Green Was My Valley . . ." Pacifico tells "Militant" of need for welfare fund, Special to the Militant McCoy mine disaster story told by "Militant" writer (continued from Page 1) From McCoy mine (photo) Miners demand safe conditions, not medals! To the grave (photo) (Page 3) May 1 in Greece -- its significance Wall Street continues to prepare for World War III against USSR, by Charles Carsten PCI publishes first issue of legalized organ, Special to the Militant The cost of imperialist war (photo) UNRRA food on black market India famine fostered by imperialist policies, by Eugene Varlin British soldier in Singapore writes about oppressive rule Palestine Arabs, Jews unite in strike actions Protest arrest of Indonesian fighter, Special to the Militant Wall Street sabotages Philippine independence, by Mike Cort General asks food or troops (Page 4) Capitalist criminals made the famine Wages and prices "Fair Tennessee" Action on prices "Fifi's so smart! . . . "(cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work GE mouthpiece relates strikebreaking tactics (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- another day in a working woman's life -- Texas worker describes veterans' housing plight -- unemployment and hunger in Oregon require action now -- people must ask "what is wrong?" -- letter of UMW official answers attacks on mine strike demands -- Philadelphia reader tells why he joined the S.W.P. They are fatherless now (photo) Militant Army Pioneer Notes Our Program: Youth Group Activities (Page 6) "Militant" sustaining fund goes over half-way quota; total hits $7,638, by Justine Lang Shop Talks on Socialism -- use value cannot be measured, by V. Grey Singapore reader praises program of "the Militant" Latest F.I. features review of strike wave Scoreboard Workers tells why he aids "the Militant" Packers create meat famine, say farmers union officers, by Barbara Bruce CIO faces bitter struggle in drive to organize South (continued from Page 1) (Page 7) Lichfield G.I. guard imprisoned for brutality ordered by his officers The Negro Struggle -- May Day and the minorities, by Charles Jackson Strictly for the birds . . . While vets go homeless Jersey SWP launches elections campaign Trotsky's book on Stalin released after five years (continued from Page 1) New York SWP demands inquiry in Ferguson case Army courts-martial system hit by sweeping indictment (continued from Page 1) Heroic sacrifice in Indo-China GIs protest imperialist role in Philippines Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky CIO veterans in Buffalo hold mass rally to protest housing crisis, unemployment, Special to the Militant Packing workers demand action in meat crisis, by L. Ray "Homes for vets -- now!" (photo) Inflation brings chaos in Hungary Charges packers "just not buying" Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Toledo man uncovers lynching in Arkansas, by Harold Josephs Shortages Affect Babies, by Grace Carlson 3-month FE-CIO strike ends with wage boost, by Joe Davis Nation-wide railroad strike voted by engineers, trainmen, Special to the Militant Puerto Ricans seek amnesty Insanity no bar ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. May 11, 1946 (Page 1) Only victorious socialist revolutions can prevent the third world war! -- Manifesto of the Fourth International addressed to the workers, the exploited and the oppressed colonial peoples of the entire world Smashing the chains of world capitalism (cartoon) (Page 2) Only victorious socialist revolutions can prevent the third world war! -- Manifesto of the Fourth International addressed to the workers, the exploited and the oppressed colonial peoples of the entire world Smashing the chains of world capitalism (cartoon) [page 1 text is repeated on Page 2] (Page 3) Manifesto of 4th International -- cont. (continued from Page 1) World-wide voice of Fourth International (photomontage) (Page 4) Millions march in big May Day demonstrations, by Ruth Johnson Truman leads vicious drive against UMW, by Art Preis Paris "peace" conference haggles over spoils of war -- power politics dominates secret parley of "Big 4," by Charles Carsten A job coal operators never have to do (photo) Operators ignored safety rules at McCoy mine where 12 died, Special to the Militant Colorful May Day rally held by New York SWP, Special to the Militant New Jersey SWP opens campaign, Special to the Militant Detroit workers demonstrate against fascist G.L.K. Smith, by Kay O'Brien Ford 600's Flying Squadron aids Vultee plant strikers, by Roy Weston Why the Lichfield trials? by George Breitman (Page 5) May Day in Japan Aid "the Militant"! While millions starve A perfidious slogan "Isn't in interesting . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work One-third of nation are still Ill-housed (Page 6) Workers' Forum -- combat veteran contributes $500 to the "Militant" fund -- billions spent on A-bombs while cancer victims die "Militant" sustaining fund drive hits $8,987 in seventh week, by Justine Lang The Negro Struggle -- legalized lynching in Lamberton, by Charles Jackson Youth Group Activities Scoreboard Our Program: Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 7) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Ship-load of food burned and destroyed by government as irate workers look on, by C. Blake "Peace" parley haggles over spoils of war (continued from Page 1) Vets demand homes in Illinois (photo) New quarters for Los Angeles SWP Operators ignored safety rules before McCoy blast (continued from Page 1) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Shop Talks on Socialism -- can exchange value be measured? by V. Grey Behind the Lichfield trials (continued from Page 1) Militant UAW strikers shutdown Mack plants, Special to the Militant (Page 8) Manifesto of 4th International -- cont. (continued from Page 1) (Page 9) An historic conference, by the Editors What the 4th International accomplished at conference Great fighters participate in FI conference Our martyrs in fight for world socialism Leon Trotsky -- founder of 4th International World conferences that marked progress of Fourth International ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. May 18, 1946 (Page 1) U.S. imperialism steps up drive toward war -- plans to tighten military grip over entire Western Hemisphere, by Charles Carsten Shadow over Latin America (cartoon) Attack on miners hits all labor -- union calls two-week truce in strike after owners agree to come to terms, by Joseph Keller Open the books, say Los Angeles transit strikers, Special to the Militant Black market price levels sought on meat, by Evelyn Atwood Buffalo CIO backs miners 2,000 steel worker delegates face key issues at convention, by Art Preis In the News Korean labor pleads for aid against brutal American rule, Special to the Militant Largest Ford 600 unit repudiates E. L. Hester, Special to the Militant The Nuremberg Trial and the Moscow Trials (Page 2) Savage anti-labor attack on miners is dangerous threat to all of labor (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes -- mine strike endorsed by William Green, by Joseph Keller Youngstown CIO supports miners Miners' families mourn dead (photo) This is dynamite! Special to the Militant CIO steel worker delegates face many key issues 115-day Westinghouse strike wins 18 cents an hour raise (Page 3) Belgian workers face wage freeze, by E. Germain Trotsky's biography of Stalin -- the meaning of the attacks upon it, by John G. Wright Food shipments dwindle as famine sweeps world, by Charles Carsten Starvation in China (photo) Trotskyists in Belgium attacked Opposition group in Dutch CP challenges Stalinist leaders, Special to the Militant Arabs and Jews display solidarity as strike wave sweeps Palestine, by T. Cliff French Trotskyist policy on constitution ballot, Special to the Militant Korean labor pleads for aid against brutal American rule (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) The capitalist world a year after V-E Day Wages and prices "Why Yvette -- how can you DREAM . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf How GM made profits despite 113-day strike Congressmen at Work (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- Chicago reader urges aid to European workers -- how one family suffers in St. Paul's housing crisis -- veterans express support of Los Angeles transport strikes -- crippled vets find "nothing to live for" -- civilian unemployment hounds GIs persecuted by Brass Hats -- Stalinist leaders incite ranks to assault on Trotskyists Pioneer Notes Militant Army Youth Group Activities Our Program: (Page 6) $10,006 reached in "Militant" fund as campaign does into eighth week, by Justine Lang Shop Talks on Socialism -- how value is created, by V. Grey Windsor worker aids "Militant" SWP in many cities reports inspiring May Day meetings Collection lists aid fund drive of "Militant" Scoreboard American Legion fails to halt May Day meeting in San Diego (Page 7) The Nuremberg Trials and the Moscow Trials (continued from Page 1) The Negro Struggle -- the Negroes' secret weapon, by Charles Jackson Generous response to appeal for European workers relief Lenin, Trotsky and Kamenev (photo) F.I. subscription campaign hits 60 per cent of quota, by Constance Locke The Forgotten Woman, by Grace Carlson Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky 4,000 transit workers in Los Angeles strike for more wages, oppose fare rise, by Al Lynn Scene at Mid-West vacation school (photo) Open the books, say Los Angeles transit strikers (continued from Page 1) Notes of a Seaman, by Art Sharon Midwest vacation school opens for third season on June 30 U.S. imperialism accelerates drive toward new world war (continued from Page 1) Women lead first strike at Toledo champion, by Harold Josephs On the Railroads, by Henry Adams Thousands face eviction in Twin Cities, by Winifred Nelson Buffalo CIO hits policy of militarization, Special to the Militant ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. May 25, 1946 (Page 1) Steel convention upholds union democracy, by Art Preis Rail, mine workers face fierce anti-union attack -- Truman backs corporations with strikebreaking moves, by William F. Warde Murray fails to support miners New wage raise demand voted by packing locals, by Barbara Bruce Putting Humpty Dumpty together again (cartoon) Food profiteers and speculators fatten on misery, by Evelyn Atwood Truman lifts conscription age in latest war preparation move In the News Goldman asks to question Nazi defendants Los Angeles KKK burns cross at Negro home, by Lois Saunders Stalinist leadership incites attacks on "Militant" agents Statement of Trotsky's widow on his biography of Stalin (Page 2) Steel union delegates assert rights (continued from Page 1) Steel strike victory parade (photo) Goodyear rubber workers strike in Los Angeles, by Dave Dreiser Rail, mine workers face fierce attack (continued from Page 1) Correction (Page 3) Death and burial on the Comintern, by C. Ermatte Trinidad workers protest Jim-Crow reign of terror in Columbia Tenn. Full text of the leaflet is as follows: (photo) Trinidad working class leader hails "Militant" Philippine peasants wage civil war against rulers, by Mike Cort Spokesman for Indo-Chinese describes freedom struggle, Special to the Militant Chiang's war on Chinese people armed by U.S. Important lessons of strike wave in Palestine, by T. Cliff (Page 4) Stalinist gangsterism Paris conference Restrictions on relief Stop the Klan! "What with the grain shortage . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf How capitalism misuses mechanized cotton picker Congressmen at Work (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- report on AFL Pennsylvania state convention -- tells need for immediate aid to suffering workers abroad -- victim of terror in Tennessee describes hours in Columbia jail -- readers invited to join New York "Militant" chores Capitalist-inspired terror in Georgia (photo) Militant Army Youth Group Activities Stalinist leadership incites attacks on "Militant" agents (continued from Page 1) Election petition campaign pushed by Jersey SWP Our Program: (Page 6) "Militant" fund drive hits $11,102 -- 74 per cent mark reached in ninth week of campaign, by Justine Lang Scoreboard Shop Talks on Socialism -- the profitless poker game, by V. Grey Los Angeles KKK burns cross at Negro home (continued from Page 1) Jim Crow rink fails in trick to evade law, Special to the Militant Turn indignation into action by aiding "Militant" campaign, by Grace Carlson At the Mid-West vacation camp and school (photo) Mid-West vacation camp and school plans Art Preis speaks in Philadelphia, by C. Blake (Page 7) Most monstrous purges in history exposed falsity of Moscow Trials, by Joseph Hansen The Negro Struggle, by Charles Jackson Statement of Trotsky's widow on his biography of Stalin (continued from Page 1) Extent of purges in USSR during the pact with Hitler Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Ranks cheer strike deadline announcement at CIO maritime conference on West Coast, by R. Chester Butter-hungry thousands wait hours in vain, by C. Blake Police aid scabs (photo) Pioneer publishers mark 15th anniversary in May Notes of a Seaman, by F. Lang Natalia Trotsky's attorney demands to question Hess (continued from Page 1) On the Railroads, by C. Gustafson Food profiteers, speculators exploit world wide starvation (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. June 1, 1946 (Page 1) The road labor must follow for victory, by the Editors Truman calls for savage laws in Big Business war upon labor -- proposes most vicious bill ever sought by president Wall Street's strikebreaking agency (cartoon) Truman leads vicious attack on rail unions, by Art Preis Twin Cities rail strikers show militancy, by C. Gustafsen Bulletin Federal troops used as miners defy strikebreaking "seizure" In the News National committee of SWP meets in N. Y. Why Browder embarked on his "Mission to Moscow," by Joseph Hansen SWP calls for labor's aid to halt Stalinist hooliganism (Page 2) Truman leads ferocious assault on rail workers (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Steel union convention backs their plea (photo) Twin Cities rail strikers demonstrate fighting spirit (continued from Page 1) Railway workers still forced to fight for eight-hour day Railroad labor struggles of the past, by Larissa Reed (Page 3) How reaction facilitated Stalin's rise to power, by John G. Wright French Trotskyists launch inspiring election campaign, Special to the Militant First issue of German Trotskyist paper (photo) Real meaning of May 5 referendum in France, Special to the Militant Nazi connections of Big Business bared in Paris, Special to the Militant Why Browder's Mission to Moscow (continued from Page 1) Viet Nam delegates greeted by huge crowd at Marseilles, Special to the Militant (Page 4) The road labor must follow (continued from Page 1) "Why don't they just phone?" (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Statement of National Committee of the Socialist Workers Party Congressmen at Work (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- Stalinist leaders thwart picket line against May Quinn -- London reader says workers grow more class-conscious -- housewife denounces profiteers who create high living costs -- Philadelphia vets get runaround -- vet hospital unforgettable revelation of broken lives Why the South must be organized (map) Militant Army Pioneer Notes To all revolutionary martyrs Our Program: Youth Group Activities (Page 6) $12,294 reached in "Militant" fund as drive forges ahead of schedule, by Justine Lang Shop Talks on Socialism -- the parent without a child, by V. Grey Scoreboard Readers spur fund drive by mailing coupon National committee on SWP meets in N. Y. (continued from Page 1) Chicago groups fight policy of discrimination in hiring, by Robert L. Birchman Mid-West vacation camp and school is ideal place for summer holiday, by Justine Lang Fun at Mid-West school (photo) (Page 7) Why Stalin inflicted mass purges on revolutionary Soviet workers, by Joseph Hansen The Negro Struggle -- what a fascist thinks, by Charles Jackson Lenin (photo) American Legion top brass hit by labor Legionnaires SWP candidates score Truman's strikebreaking, Special to the Militant A typical "officer and gentleman," by George Breitman Vienna strikers demand control of production Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky "We are not afraid," say Negro couple after KKK cross is burned before home, by Myra Tanner Weiss Ku Klux Klan atrocity in Los Angeles (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by F. J. Lang New York vets picket City Hall, demand action in housing crisis, by A. Royce Phila. workers at Westinghouse vote to return, by C. Blake 6 AFL maritime unions meet in San Francisco, by R. Chester Calories Are Not Enough, by Grace Carlson Cleveland Fisher Body union wins after 173-day strike, Special to the Militant ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. June 8, 1946 (Page 1) Coal miners triumph after defying "seizure" -- win big gains as Truman bows to solid strike, by Art Preis United labor conference urged by UAW officers -- seek joint action program to fight anti-union drive, by Joseph Keller Labor-haters push bills to crush unions, by Ruth Johnson Only answer to the labor-haters (cartoon) U.S. militarists plan frightful "germ" warfare, by Ralph Graham PAC endorsees support Truman slave labor act, by Jeff Thorne All support to the UAW call for united labor conference! by the Editors What Roosevelt said on the labor draft Indonesian league protests U.S. deportation round-ups Akron union advocates sliding scale of wages (Page 2) Government's anti-labor offensive underlines need for a labor party, by George Clarke Akron unions begin labor unity drive, Special to the Militant Army protects scabs (photo) Labor-haters push bills to crush unions (continued from Page 1) 35,000 N.Y. workers hits Truman's attack on labor, Special to the Militant Buffalo unions aroused by Truman's moves, Special to the Militant Akron URW urges sliding scale of wages Auto union leaders urge national labor conference (continued from Page 1) Another Briggs militant victim of thug-assault, Special to the Militant Entire labor movement flays Truman's anti-union program "Build a labor party!" say Flint unionists, by Jack Rockwell (Page 3) Pantelis Pouliopoulos, revolutionary martyr French Trotskyists conduct energetic campaign, Special to the Militant French invade Siam in drive to win empire, by Mike Cort Annamese battlers for freedom (photo) "Daily Worker" silent on plea of Siam for help Brazilian Stalinist "knight of hope" offers aid to reactionary regime, by Charles Carsten American Militarist devise frightful weapons (continued from Page 1) Italy before the June elections, by Rosa Di Bartolomeo (Page 4) Labor's answer to rising prices End the war! Withdraw all troops! Unbridled militarism "And of course you'll use the atomic bomb . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Charles Carsten Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work 3,000 COs still held in concentration camps (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- wholesalers cheats on meat weight -- Louisiana sawmill workers picketing in company town -- housewife describes shopping problems faced by millions -- workers condemn Truman's assault on railroad strikers -- Philadelphia vets can't find jobs -- newspapers use children in attempt to break strike -- Akron rail worker tells his story -- Cleveland workers supported rail strike Rally against Truman's strike-breaking (photo) Militant Army Brothers Pioneer Notes Detroit SWP asks for books for library Our Program: Youth Group Activities (Page 6) "Militant" fund drive reaches 88% of goal with $13,192 collected in first 11 weeks, by Justine Lang Antoinette Konikow urges aid to European workers Shop Talks on Socialism -- labor and labor power, by V. Grey New York SWP announces gala "Militant" ball "Militant" readers donate food, clothing for relief Scoreboard Newark SWP files petitions for elections Westinghouse local backs miners' fight Impressions of Theodore Kovalesky at Mid-West vacation camp and school, by Theodore Kovalesky (Page 7) Kremlin prosecutors at Nuremburg [sic] come to court with unclean hands, by Joseph Hansen Trotsky's new book reveals Stalin as a traitor to Bolshevism, by John G. Wright The Negro Struggle -- governor of a different (?) color, by Charles Jackson F. I. subscription drive nears 500 goal, by Constance Locke Scoreboard Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Army releases two reports calculated to whitewash criticism of cost system -- Doolittle board advocates policy of limited reforms, by George Breitman General strike freed them (photo) Jim Crow units endorsed by Gillem report, by Charles Carsten Notes of a Seaman, F. J. Lang Rochester AFL and CIO unite in general strike, Special to the Militant Coal miners win big gains (continued from Page 1) On the Railroads, by John Russo NMU membership rejects Stalinist wage sell-out plan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. June 15, 1946 (Page 1) The only way to control atomic energy, by the Editors Strike a hammer-blow! (cartoon) Buffalo CIO says "build a labor party' Labor ranks urge united action -- more unions back call for national labor -- UAW asks local conferences of all unions to pave way for nation-wide joint action, by Art Preis Unions denounce Truman threat to smash any maritime strike In the News Newark rally supports plan for joint action Santa Cruz AFL campaigns for a labor party Franco broadcast praises Truman Trotskyists receive 44,915 votes in French elections AFL seamen warn Truman on strikebreaking, by F. J. Lang Bread famine imposed on American workers Akron rubber workers raise new wage demand (Page 2) What Do You Say? Labor needs its own party, not a third capitalist party, by George Clarke Union veterans denounce Truman (photo) Trade Union Notes -- how not to defeat anti-labor drive, by Art Preis Akron labor holds meetings to mobilize united action Labor ranks demand unity of action (continued from Page 1) Flint local endorses call for conference, by Jerry Kirk N. Y. vets demand housing program, by Evelyn Atwood Joint labor meeting held in Los Angeles, by Lois Saunders Emergency rally in South Jersey (Page 3) U.S. imperialism is encircling the USSR, by Ernest Germain Stormy outbreaks due in France as workers demand wage raises Bevin provides homes and jobs for fascists French and Italian June elections record slight shift to right, by George Breitman Defense organized against deportation of Indonesians Critics of opportunism expelled from Greek CP Troops sent against strikers in Holland Stalinists squabble over national borders German workers seize food (Page 4) Against the draft! For maritime unity New strike wave Withdraw all troops! "We'll show these strikers . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Alvin Royce Workers' Bookshelf! Congressmen at Work Navy throws away food while millions starve (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- bread and butter is a luxury even in farm areas -- workers gouged by Newark landlord -- a working class mother's answer to aid for Europe -- rail worker writes on Hudson-Manhattan transport strike -- comments on national Negro congress -- no more beer -- 4,000 laid off -- story of a timber worker enslaved by California boss -- workers oppose Stalinist tactics Los Angeles family homeless (photo) "Contrast . . . " Pioneer Notes Militant Army Youth Group Activities Our Program: Detroit SWP asks for books (Page 6) $13,864 raised for "Militant" fund with only nine days left to deadline, by Justine Lang Shop Talks on Socialism -- labor and labor power, by V. Grey Dear Reader Chicago SWP celebrates new headquarters 5,000 sign Ferguson case petitions of New York SWP Chicago union backs campaign for Negro jobs, by Robert L. Birchman Scoreboard In Memoriam Comrade Fred Lind Workers enjoy Mid-West vacation camp and school San Francisco SWP plans relief dinner (Page 7) How Stalin shocked entire world with the first Moscow frameup, by Joseph Hansen The Negro Struggle -- to a higher court with the same judge, by Charles Jackson Royalists gloated Unions denounce Truman threat to smash any maritime strike (continued from Page 1) Seamen's solidarity (photo) Mussolini pleased AFL seamen serve warning against Navy strikebreaking (continued from Page 1) Militant ball this Saturday Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steelworker, by T. Kovalesky Atomic bomb demonstration in the Pacific is calculated step toward World War III -- experts see no scientific value in Bikini "test" Physicist tells horror of bomb at Nagasaki Will your city look like this tomorrow? (photo) Notes of a Seaman, by F. J. Lang Atomic energy can build a new world -- if developed for peace Wages must keep pace with rising prices On the railroads, by John Russo "Property court martialed" Form committee to fight against Los Angeles KKK, by Lois Saunders Food prices from 1941-46 in typical industrial city ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. June 22, 1946 (Page 1) Wall St. Keeps atomic control in Baruch "plan" -- $500,000,000 atomic bomb demonstration is maneuver in imperialist drive toward war Draft strikers, Truman says in case bill veto -- president repeats demand for own anti-labor scheme Ship strike called off; gains granted -- Murray intervenes against CIO walkout Choice of weapons (cartoon) Michigan CIO discusses need for labor party 31 Tennessee atrocity victims face frame-up in white court, by Evelyn Atwood In the News Capitalist press wants draft law made permanent Senate OPA bill is go-ahead for big price rises, by Ruth Johnson Senate breaks "wage pattern" -- for senators! U.S. non-intervention pledge violated in China civil war, by Li Fu-jen "Militant" fund drive passes $15,000 quota St. Louis Union leaders urge united conference (Page 2) What Do You Say? When is the time to build a labor party -- if not now? by George Clarke Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis On the Allis-Chalmers picket line (photo) Senate OPA bill is go-ahead for big price rises (continued from Page 1) Flint Buick 599 paper call for a labor party Michigan CIO delegates discuss need for national labor party (continued from Page 1) St. Paul SWP opens new headquarters (Page 3) The policy of the "strategic bulwark," by Ernest Germain No decisive changes achieved as result of June 2 French elections -- big step forward seen in Trotskyist campaign vote Belgian miners give militant strong support Famine victims in China (photo) Radicalization of masses still dominant fact The Vatican -- a powerhouse of world political reaction, by Joseph Hansen Workers killed through greed of mine owners Indian congress balks at fake "independence" plan, by Larissa Reed U.S. non-intervention pledge violated in China civil war (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Thanks to our readers Atomic control After case bill veto Feet of clay "I never really cared for beer . . . " (cartoon) Problems Facing War Veterans, by Alvin Royce Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work Tobacco monopolists extort millions in booty (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- a letter to Truman -- food is problem of workers' wives -- metal workers chairman calls for political action -- Hollywood musicians won 40 per cent wage increase -- food is problem of workers' wives -- Negroes attacked by police in Philadelphia and Camden -- capitalists admit coming Depression -- reader thinks "Militant" incites chaos -- enthusiastic reader wants to sell "Militant" subs to neighbors -- St. Paul paper tells truth: "No profit--no production"! "Skid Row" Kill or be killed! (cartoon) Militant Army Youth Group Activities Our Program: Michigan CIO votes support to India workers Detroit SWP asks for books (Page 6) "Militant" fund drive goes over top; total contributions reach $15,398, by Justine Lang Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Scoreboard Doolittle report attacked by caste-system defender, by George Breitman It's a crazy world! by Grace Carlson Labor unity in political field sought by Akron CIO council Mich. CIO condemns assaults on unionists Vacation at Mid-West camp and school (Page 7) How fatal clues exposed frameup in first notorious Moscow Trial, by Joseph Hansen The Negro Struggle -- a new wind in the South, by Charles Jackson AFL seamen cheer strike vote (photo) Maritime strike called off; CIO seamen gain concessions (continued from Page 1) Stalinist slander machine and the Nuremberg Trial Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers party 31 Negroes face frame-up in Tennessee (continued from Page 1) (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Carnival on Ames Street, by Theodore Kovalesky Incendiary bombing of Negro widow's home perpetrated by race terrorists in Chicago, by Robert Birchman A column of smoke where your city once stood? (photo) Capitalists lie about peacetime possibilities of atomic energy, by John G. Wright Notes of a Seaman -- Fight for a 4-Hour Watch, by F. J. Lang Girl strikers in Akron fight vile conditions H&M strikers ignore Truman's "fact-finding" On the Railroads -- "Next Time It'll be Better," by Henry Adams Wall Street's atomic control maintained by Baruch "plan" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. June 29, 1946 (Page 1) Biggest steal in history Runaway price inflation looms -- Congress backs profiteers in drive to gouge people -- Bowles proposes to shackle labor with new "no-strike" pledge while living costs soar Wall Street sneak-thief (cartoon) Toledo SWP candidates placed on Ohio ballot Crowds storm for bread in Philadelphia, by Jack Spiller Wall Street uses A-bomb control for power play against USSR Trotsky school begins June 30 at summer camp In the News Congress plans draft extension, huge war funds "No meat, no work" miners threaten "They trained us to break maritime workers strike," by an Ex-Soldier Boston CIO urges unity Flint SWP leads fight to defeat tax increase, by Sol Dellinger (Page 2) What Do You Say? General Tire workers in 3 communities shut plants in first all-company strike, Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis Greek American labor solidarity Phila. UE local backs plea for joint conference, by C. Blake Rents will soar too, McMahon tells Senate Akron joint labor meeting discusses political action Vet's family forced to live in Phila. park, by Alma Seton "They trained us to break maritime workers strike" (continued from Page 1) Where is the meat? Labor will be forced to build own party, says union editor Runaway price inflation looms (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Where is the Soviet Union going? -- The war strengthened pro-capitalist forces, by Ernest Germain U.S. domination of Philippines is not halted by "independence" Allies supported Italian king to very end New military code foreshadows revival of purges in Red Army, by George Breitman Behead German for opposing rule Bureaucrats in control at laborite conference New Marxist paper issued in Norway Civil conflict in Palestine and plight of Nazi victims U.S. news broadcaster is muzzled by BBC (Page 4) Hands off China! Prices and politics Bilbo's lynch call New Red Army code "It really isn't our fault . . . " (cartoon) Eastman raises "Red Peril" bogey, by M. Stein Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work: A Slick Maneuver French workers show how to get wage raises (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- union hiring hall for all workers -- reply to M.A. Wagner on what "militant" fights for -- readers tell of weeks at Mid-West vacation-school -- demands government act on cancer research -- how Trotskyist youth raised funds for "the Militant" -- praises good work -- offers week at Mid-West school -- Stalinists fail to halt "Militant" distribution Why migrant workers struck (photo) Pioneer Notes Militant Army "Question from Tarawa . . . " Youth Group Activities Our Program: (Page 6) The hole -- a short story, by Theodore Kovalesky Shop Talks on Socialism -- labor power and productive labor, by V. Grey $855 pledged at N. J. dinner for election campaign of SWP Court hearing held on L.A. race covenants, by Lois Saunders Flint SWP leads fight to defeat tax increase (continued from Page 1) SWP branches in Minnesota hold convention, by Barbara Bruce Article on China today featured in July "F.I." Seattle SWP shows "Czar to Lenin," by Clara Kaye (Page 7) How Moscow Trial "confessions: revealed frameup of defendants, by Joseph Hansen The Negro Struggle -- news and comments, by Charles Jackson Two kinds of justice at the Lichfield trials Stalinist at Nuremberg fear widow of Trotsky Protests win reinstatement of suspended L.A. students "Fourth International" drive tops 500 subscription goal, by Constance Locke Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party San Diego picnic held to aid workers' relief, by Ann Cope Detroit SWP asks for books Scoreboard (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: On the Little Island of Bikini, by Theodore Kovalesky Incendiary bomb assault on Negro widow covered up by Chicago cops, SWP reveals, by Robert L. Birchman GM not so stingy to its big-shots Negro home bombed in Chicago (photo) Veterans' Problems: Vets Bitter as They Sweat It Out, by Alvin Royce Who's going to buy the new autos? Court upholds all-white jury in frame-up of 31 Negroes, by Larissa Reed You Paid for It -- U.S. Steel Gets It, by Art Preis Indonesian seamen victims of American-Dutch deal, by Evelyn Atwood H& M strikers win demand for 18 ½ cents Wall St. uses A-bomb control in power play against USSR (continued from Page 1) Japanese Labor Shows the Way, by Joseph Hansen Stalinists attack biography by Trotsky ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. July 6, 1946 (Page 1) Mass arrests of Trotskyists in Bulgaria UPWA seeks "living cost" bonus -- CIO packinghouse workers raise far-reaching demand -- propose a form of sliding scale of wages to protect workers from inflationary knife The uninvited guest (cartoon) 3 auto local urge sliding wages scales -- Budd, Briggs and Ford union vote in favor Minnesota SWP opens election campaign, nominates candidates Rising prices bring new wave of wage demands In the News Toledo rail workers support resolution for labor party Chicago union says labor must build own party, by Eugene Zucker Pleas for "self-restraint" won't halt price-gougers United labor action to fight profiteers! an Editorial Series on prices starts next issue (Page 2) What Do You Say? The sliding scale of wages: an effective way to combat the rising cost of living Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis Canadian loggers want action (photo) UAW local wins 110-day strike in Port Clinton Ohio UAW group endorses labor conference call New York painters roll up big vote against Stalinists General Tire workers hold firm in strike L.A. rubber union seeks wage raises Briggs local votes strike, by Jeanette Kirk AFL seamen announce new wage agreement Contractors block housing construction in Houston, by Robert Dallas Camden group backs labor conference, by Jim Dolan (Page 3) Why India Starves: British imperialists drained food supply, by Kamelesh Ray New purge is Stalin's answer to economic crisis in Soviet Union -- Kremlin offers scapegoats to cover up its own crimes, by George Breitman Hunger in Hunan (photo) New purge is Stalin's answer to economic crisis in Soviet Union -- trials strike at almost every branch of industry Parisian workers hold huge rally Calling turn on the purge Past purges Belgian Trotskyists first revealed purge Inflation cuts wages in Hungary and Italy Ta-Tu-Thau reported dead in Indo-China International Notes (Page 4) It's time to act End meat famine! A Prussian law Withdraw the troops "The workers don't realize . . . " (cartoon) World Socialism and the Kremlin, by M. Stein Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work: Why Electricity Comes High (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- must fight for rising scale of wages -- calls for a Labor Party -- supports program of "Militant" and SWP -- Byrnes at Paris-- thinks "Militant" divides workers -- Stalinist radio censorship -- no homes for vets -- praises articles by Germain -- Bilbo's lynch call -- "Why should such conditions exist?"asks Negro veteran Why the South must be organized (graphic) Militant Army Liberals Pioneer Notes Youth Group Activities Our Program: (Page 6) How Jim Crow broke down on a troop ship The Tower of Babel strike, by M. Luce Shop Talks on Socialism -- surplus value, by V. Grey Big problems still face maritime workers after concessions won in recent struggle, by F. J. Lang Minnesota SWP nominates 3 candidates for Congress (continued from Page 1) Red-baiting of AFL leaders mars California convention (Page 7) Former Stalinist official reveals how GPU cooked up "evidence," by Joseph Hansen Karl Radek Stalinists hail Nuremberg; silent over Moscow Trials The Negro Struggle, by Charles Jackson Poison pen artists attack Trotsky's biography of the Kremlin dictator, by Charles Carsten Los Angeles Comm. plans relief picnic Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: A Hot Summer Night in the Mill, by Theodore Kovalesky Atomic bomb demonstration in the Pacific is part of Wall Street drive toward war Rich eat cake; urge cut in diet of poor families, by Winifred Nelson Victim of Chicago bombing (photo) Senator scores Bikini "tests" as step to war Veterans' Problems: Postwar World and GI dreams, by Alvin Royce Racial terror in Chicago arouses defense movement, by Robert L. Birchman How atomic energy can free the world under socialism Of Henry J. Kaiser, by Art Preis Bay City S.W.P. fights sales tax Mike Bartell speaks on Hardy bomb case Senator Bilbo and the Law, by Ruth Johnson Japanese soldiers punish brutal officers ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. July 13, 1946 (Page 1) Antoinette Konikow mourned by comrades, by Joseph Hansen New OPA bill will not halt run-away prices -- Truman-sponsored measure designed to fool workers, by Art Preis Detroit unions urge national labor "holiday," by Al Adler Defying Bilbo's threats (photo) Black market prices on meat now are legal Revolutionary leaders send sorrowing tributes Packing union seeks cost-of-living bonus Meat profits up, production down Profits high as "best war years" Jim-Crow judge aids frame-up in trial of 25 SWP national committee expresses grief of party 2 top Washington officials linked to $78,000,000 arms firm fraud, by Ruth Benson (Page 2) Antoinette Konikow -- Trotskyist pioneer, mourned by comrades (continued from Page 1) "Our dead comrade was one of rarest spirits of our time" First Trotskyist meeting in Boston A Trotskyist to the end, by John G. Wright 58 years a fighter for the oppressed (Page 3) Workers everywhere voice tributes to heroic life of Comrade Konikow Bulletin No. 1 (photo) Relief committee pays honor to its chairman What Antoinette Konikow taught the workers (Page 4) Rent strikes Reparations The Hobbs bill Terror in Balkans "Aren't people silly to crowd the beaches . . . " (cartoon) The Post-Mortem of Veto of OPA, by M. Stein Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work: Planning Under Capitalism Odds and Ends (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- luxuries fill ships as millions starve -- nurseries too few, cost too high -- socialism is constructive -- Bilbo and the Negro struggle: a letter to Militant readers -- a worker's worry -- Canadian worker endorses "Militant" Picture of inflation (photo) Pioneer Notes Militant Army Youth Group Activities First week at Mid-West school, by Myra Tanner Weiss Our Program: New York youth open branch in Queens Relief social in Allentown July 14 (Page 6) Wages, Prices and Profits: The Propaganda Against Wage Raises Ask "Flying Squadrons" to stop rent evictions, by Sol Dollinger Standing in the way (cartoon) What Do You Say? Northeast Ohio UAW calls for Labor Party 37th convention marks progress of the NAACP Curran issues public blast against Stalinist machine in Maritime Union Detroit UAW, CIO unionists urge national labor "holiday" (continued from Page 1) New OPA measure will not halt skyrocketing prices (continued from Page 1) Buffalo UAW groups discuss political action (Page 7) Indian Trotskyist exposes fraud of British plan for "independence" The Negro Struggle -- the end of the FEPC, by Charles Jackson British murder Indian demonstrators (photo) Where is the Soviet Union going? The 5-year plan and the new "left turn," by Ernest Germain Nazi terror survivors killed in Polish pogrom International Notes Come and meet other "Militant" readers as these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: Old John Gave All That Was His, by Theodore Kovalesky CIO's "Operation Dixie" forges forward despite Jim-Crow campaign of employers AVC pickets realtors who bar Nisei vet, by Nora Scott What meat shortage? (photo) On the Railroads: A Sign of the Times, by Henry Adams Anti-Negro vandals continue terror in Chicago district, by Robert L. Birchman Mack Local 677 supports labor unity conference Unity slate wins nine posts at Inland Steel Veterans' Problems: Veterans turn to the Labor Movement, by Alvin Royce San Francisco AFL, CIO Carmen unit in strike Chicago workers face wholesale evictions, by Bruce Oxford Gov. Dewey and Freeport Case, by Bill Morgan Ship committee urges conference ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. July 20, 1946 (Page 1) New York SWP announces slate for elections, by George Clarke SWP names candidates in Washington -- Swett, Roberts chosen for election campaign Auto union calls for 2-hour halt -- 800,000 to stage protest against rising living cost Just a leaking bucket (cartoon) Rep. May evades investigation of his part in arms firm fraud Camden union pickets fight price-gougers, by James Dolan In the News 40,000 Belgians strike, demand workers' control Senate votes 62 to 15 for inflationary bill May's anti-labor record (Page 2) Our program to fight price rises, by the Editors Stock market -- 1946 (cartoon) Sidney Hillman -- an appraisal Locomotive engineer's view on rail union consolidation, by Henry Adams L.I. council votes "relief" for landlords (Page 3) Where is the Soviet Union Going? Role of the Masses Since End of War, by Ernest Germain Anti-Soviet aims pursued inside Japan Martin Widelin -- our martyr -- a heroic Trotskyist leader in the German underground, by Marguerite Baget Martin Widelin -- our martyr -- why the Gestapo tracked him down, by George Breitman Chinese students urge U.S. withdrawal (photo) Grave crisis grips Italy 3 years after Duce's fall, by Carlo Bivancho Why India Starves: British colonial rulers cause famine in India, by Kamalesh Ray International Notes Trieste issue unsettled despite "Big 4" decision Propose Greek united front (Page 4) The SWP's greatest election campaign Politics of reaction Victims of inflation Get the big crooks! "You'd think if people must keep dogs . . . " (cartoon) Ivan the Terrible -- Kremlin version, by Joseph Hansen Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work: the Debate Over OPA (Page 5) World War II and the Monopolies: Big Business grows bigger, by Art Preis Shop Talks on Socialism -- workers produce all wealth, by V. Grey The point of free enterprise (cartoon) World War II and the Monopolies: Who owns America Wages, Prices and Profits: Rising prices do not result from wage costs, by Warren Creel Memorial meeting at school honors Antoinette Konikow Akron CIO launches fighting drive against price-gougers, rent hogs (Page 6) Stalin's new blood purge recalls frameup trials of ten years ago, by Joseph Hansen Chicago terror against Negroes fought by SWP, by Robert L. Birchman Stalinist hacks keep silence on Nuremberg Youngstown CIO council asks labor nominee for governor Call conference in Chicago Youngstown CIO in rally against soaring prices, by C. Peters Unions propose "Flying Squadrons" in the struggle against rent-gouging, by Ruth Benson Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 7) Diary of a Steel Worker: A Worker's Child Is Born, by Theodore Kovalesky Atomic bomb blasts upon guinea pig fleet underline Wall Street drive for new war New York SWP names Dobbs to head ticket (continued from Page 1) Candidate outlines SWP anti-inflation legislation Veterans' Problems: Why Congress Can Kick Vets Around, by Alvin Royce Mr. Truman and Mr. Dooley Drive launched to put SWP nominees on Minnesota ballot Freeport probe headed by Republican stooge, [by] Bill Morgan Atom Bombs or TB Cure? by Evelyn Atwood Seattle machinists ask 40% raise ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. July 27, 1946 (Page 1) A call to action, an editorial "Need immediate wage raises" -- CIO -- board fails to present program to win increases How to get that basket (cartoon) Paris "Peace" conference is step to World War III, by Ralph Grahan Meat packers demand "cost of living bonus," by Barbara Bruce Kitt advocates sliding scale for veterans New OPA bill puts virtual end to all price controls In the News Evictions fought in Philadelphia Cannon and Baldwin protest mass arrests in Bulgaria Buffalo workers push fight on price rises SWP protest Freeport white wash hearings (Page 2) 100,000 workers in Detroit protest skyrocketing rise in cost of living Trade Union Notes Detroit workers rally against high prices (photo) 4,000 attend UAW protest in Chicago CIO veterans fight for bonus and rent control in Michigan, by J. Roberts CIO board cites need for raises (continued from Page 1) Cannery local seeks sliding scale of wages Minnesota workers launch campaign against price rises, by Winifred Nelson United rally backs strike in East Pittsburgh, by Jim Colletti Camden groups fight price hikes, by James Dolan Mass action in Phila. brings cuts in prices, by Jack Miller (Page 3) Where Is the Soviet Union Going? Why workers should defend the USSR, by Ernest Germain Growing unrest of Italian workers flares in militant general strikes August "Fourth International" features works of Trotsky Egyptians revolting against British rule (photo) Hawaiian labor in political fight Trotskyists spur fight for freedom of Egypt Fate of the Jews under capitalism, by Dan Shelton Comrade Chen Tu-hsiu International Notes U.S. imperialism in the Philippines (Page 4) Who runs the USA? Labor's needs today Withdraw the troops Georgia "democracy" "But Ethelbert, don't you want to have a pretty smile . . . " (cartoon) British Labor Party's nationalization policy, by Ajit Roy Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work: Farmer's Demands Are Plowed Under (Page 5) Worker's Forum -- in tribute to Antoinette Konikow -- what workers can do about rising prices -- "I don't want to miss a copy," says reader -- one profiteer washed out -- packinghouse workers need wage boost to buy meat they prepare -- likes logical program of the "Militant" -- Hammond "Militant" readers enthusiastic -- soldier describes solidarity of workers' rally in Detroit To the men of England The Militant Protest rent increases SWP program against inflation is forum topic Pioneer Notes Our Program: Youth Group Activities St. Paul SWP holds Strawberry Festival (Page 6) World War II and the Monopolies: How war strenghtened [sic] monopoly, by Art Preis War & Monopolies: How big is Big Business? Shop Talks on Socialism -- how much is three hundred billion? by V. Grey Wages, Prices and Profits: High productivity doesn't raise wages, by Warren Creel Wave of Jim-Crow terrorism reaches new high in Chicago, by Robert L. Birchman Akron City Council refuses to legislate rent controls (Page 7) Antoinette Konikow -- our symbol of dauntless revolutionary spirit, by Edith Konikow Cop gouges out both eyes of Negro veteran Buffalo CIO intervenes in Singleton frameup Why Dewey commission probed Moscow trials, by Joseph Hansen Nuremberg silence exposes Moscow trials as frameup Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Correction (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: A Vanishing Species of Foremen, by Theodore Kovalesky While they talk about "peace" at Paris, they are preparing war all over the world -- Washington's blueprint of the U.S. in an atomic war While they talk about "peace" at Paris, they are preparing war all over the world -- feverish race for new, more horrible weapons Paris "peace" conference is a step to World War III (continued from Page 1) The Dread Beriberi, by Grace Carlson Unions support defense drive for Indonesians People have not even begun recovery from World War II On the Railroads: Questions and Answers on CCI, by Henry Adams "Suffer, Little Children," by Ruth Benson ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. Aug. 3, 1946 (Page 1) Four Negro farm-hands lynched in Georgia, by Evelyn Atwood New OPA bill lifts hundreds of prices -- living costs soar skyward as profiteers reap benefits, by Ruth Benson Congress boosts its own pay by 50 per cent The mountain labored and brought forth a mouse (cartoon) Joseph Hansen will speak at Indonesian League rally Campaign to put SWP on ballot in New York gets a flying start, by Karolyn Kerry In the News Fire at SWP headquarters set by Detroit arson gang Mid-West camp extended for two more weeks Two bankers, one boss staff decontrol board (Page 2) The fight to defend the workers' standard of living, by the Secretariat of the Socialist Workers Party 1,000 Buffalo workers protest rapidly mounting cost of living What Do You Say? Congress votes down cancer research bill Akron CIO council opposes any new "no-strike" pledge (Page 3) New purges in the Soviet Union reflect discontent with Kremlin, by Larissa Reed Chiang uses American arms in war on people of China, by Li Fu-jen Scene of Bolivian upheaval (photo) RWP enters elections in Australia Strikes spread across India in reply to high living costs, by Duncan Ferguson Greek monarchists shoot down leftists Lessons for Jews in fight on British rule of Palestine, by Don Shelton 200 Stalinists beat Trotskyist at Nice, France International Notes Stalinists in India linked with British police service (Page 4) Reuther's Promise Congress' record Bikini and Paris Smear technique "For heaven's sake -- " (cartoon) Withdrawal of the occupation troops Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work: Making the Next War Scientific Ruptured duck now a homing pigeon (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- injuries to 30 "no excuse" for going home -- it makes a lot of difference -- eyewitness report on Congress -- Louisiana sawmill workers in bitter 4-month strike -- workers in Reading face eviction from housing project -- Militant tells news others don't print -- victimization of civil service workers -- unbiased information -- "New Masses" slander Police attack pickets (photo) Pioneer Notes The Militant Army -- monthly sub quotas set by SWP members No connection with Akron "ULP" group Youth Group Activities Bayonne SWP opens new headquarters Our Program: Philadelphia SWP holds Konikow memorial meeting, by C. Blake (Page 6) World War II and the Monopolies: What is the Future for Monopoly? by Art Preis Shop Talks on Socialism -- growth and decay, by V. Grey How public opinion is monopolized (cartoon) Pennsylvania cannery workers strike against vile conditions, by Powell Bleicher Behind cannery strike (photo) Wages, Prices and Profits: The working class method in economics, by Warren Creel Four Negro sharecroppers are murdered in Georgia (continued from Page 1) (Page 7) How the GPU tried to discredit the Dewey Commission of Inquiry, by Joseph Hansen Condemn police role in terror against Negroes, by Robert L. Birchman Stalinists find Nuremberg creeps at "snail's pace" Start defense movement in choice case Trotskyist press predicted frameups Check presented to Mrs. Grace Hardy Los Angeles CIO unions win victories for Negro workers, by Lois Saunders Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Frameup of Negro youth protested by Bayonne SWP (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: the Fate of Slim's New Pants, by Theodore Kovalesky Arms fraud inquiry hints at new scandals far worse than Garrson-May profits deal Hartford workers show solidarity (photo) Infantile Paralysis Vs. Profits, by Grace Carlson Dobbs attacks capitalist parties at New York SWP election rally Detroit police shield arson gang in SWP fire Indignant audience walks out on "whitewash" of Freeport Attack on SWP is condemned by unionists Veterans' Problems: Inflation Hits the Veterans, by Alvin Royce Johnny's Initiative and How It Paid Help wanted [Story without headline] ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. Aug. 10, 1946 (Page 1) Socialist Workers Party demands Truman act against lynch-murders UAW heads denounce arson-attack on SWP -- Reuther, Thomas and Addes protest outrage in Detroit Halt the lynchers! Negro flogged to death in Mississippi Marching through Georgia (cartoon) Call mass rally in Detroit to fight terrorism AVC urges veterans' benefits be geared to living cost rises Vets tell bloody toll of defective shells UAW-CIO statement on Detroit outrage War profiteers looted "untold billions" (Page 2) CIO leaders retreat from wage fight; substitute weak program calling for "roll back" of prices, by Art Preis Robertson telegram arouses railway men, by Lou Manning Minnesota SWP candidates file for ballot (photo) Minnesota SWP candidates file petition to place party on ballot What Do You Say? Addes' letter on arson-attack Weird lie of Stalinist on the fire $500 emergency fund asked to aid Detroit SWP local (Page 3) Workers in Egypt battle repression, by T. Cliff Allied powers spar in Paris arena for position in another world war AMG sells 35 Forbes plants AMG persecutes Trieste strikers Garbage for food (photo) Four Marines killed in North China, by Mike Cort Over 400,000 demonstrate in Calcutta general strike, by Duncan Ferguson Anti-labor general sent to N. Africa Labor votes decline in Great Britain Demonstrations win pay rise for militant French workers International Notes Labor under the Kremlin regime, by Ernest Germain Correction (Page 4) Labor solidarity C. P. colonial policy Arms profiteers CIO leaders retreat "Democratic rights -- bah! . . . " (cartoon) First month at Trotsky school, by Myra Tanner Weiss Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work: Pity the Poor Landlords (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- merchant seaman tells about fight to free Philippines GI amputees demand autos Pioneer Notes The Militant Army -- four SWP branches wind up campaign Reader continues sub work while laid up in hospital Youth Group Activities Flint sends C. E. Wilson a token of appreciation Our Program: (Page 6) Eight ex-GIs raise objection to our demand for military training under control of trade unions Shop Talks on Socialism -- constant and variable capital, by V. Grey Higher prices pour like flood out of OPA Wages, Prices and Profits: The anarchy prevailing under capitalism, by Warren Creel Incitement to murder (Page 7) How the truth triumphed over Moscow frameup lies, by Joseph Hansen Dewey Freeport "investigation" ends in whitewash of murderer, by Bill Morgan Midwest school plans Labor Day jamboree Philadelphia U.E. Local class for escalator wage clause, by H. Newil Chicago AVC chapter backs resolution on defense guard, by Robert L. Birchman Three packing unions raise bonus demand Toledo labor prepared united political action Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Correction (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: Steel Plant Sketches, by Theodore Kovalesky SWP candidates answer 17 questions of NAACP Civil War in Athens, Tenn., by Art Preis On the Railroads: Which Side Are You On? by Henry Adams Dobbs blasts Stalinist attempt at deal with boss politicians 12,000 sign petition in drive to put SWP on N. Y. ballot, by Karolyn Kerry ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. Aug. 17, 1946 (Page 1) Leon Trotsky's heritage to U.S. workers, an Editorial Big auto locals demand cost-of-living bonuses -- Ford, Chrysler unions urge UAW fight on wage front, by Art Preis "Peace" conference (cartoon) "Reopen wage contracts," GM workers say, by Jerry Kirk Angry veterans give details on defective shells U.S-British bloc lays down line against USSR at Paris parley Union leaders spread false wage theories In the News Bosses gyp vets on job training 18,140 sign election petitions in New York, by Karolyn Kerry Georgia lynchers known! (Page 2) Detroit auto union local presidents join protest against arson-attack on Detroit SWP headquarters AFL threatens general strike in Los Angeles, by Lois Saunders Detroit SWP protests notice of eviction Tugboats picket against scabs Prices hit new high; worst still to come Ford, Chrysler locals demand wage bonuses (continued from Page 1) Seattle packing union demands escalator clause Mazey, Scholle statements denouncing arson-attack Ferguson case petitions filed by SWP in N.Y. SWP organizer describes benefits of Midwest school, by Myra Tanner Weiss California AFL launches Red-baiting drive on CIO, by James Dall SWP candidates demand action in lynch terror Seattle social for relief nets food, clothing (Page 3) Six years after Trotsky's death Peace or war -- how Trotsky posed the basic question of our times 44 years in the struggle to free humanity from capitalist slavery, by Larissa Reed Foremost defender of Soviet Union against domestic and foreign foes Trotsky articles featured in new issue of "FI" (Page 4) Our program Troops and strikes Election laws "And does it say that our investments . . . " (cartoon) Two of a kind -- political swindlers Workers' Bookshelf Higgins and Kaiser, "self-made" war profiteers Congressmen at Work: Saving British Capitalism (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- reader in England appraised British Labor Party policy -- petition gatherer proud of her achievements -- "no draft at all," says "Militant" reader Two ends of the same chain (cartoon) The Militant Army -- novel idea puts zest in San Pedro sub drive "My Day" -- experiences of a working mother, by Mille Fredreci Pioneer Notes Youth Group Activities (Page 6) Conditions in Soviet Union worsen for factory workers and soldiers -- unpaid men live like slaves under corrupt Stalinist rule Conditions in Soviet Union worsen for factory workers and soldiers -- discipline patterned on model of despotic Prussian system Shop Talks on Socialism "Big Four" plotters (photo) Teachers union votes for rising scale of wages Opposition to C. P. developing in Prague Dutch Trotskyists hit moves to crush Indonesian republic Bulgarian Trotskyist in prison camp Wages, Prices and Profits: the law of labor value controls prices, by Warren Creel International Notes (Page 7) How Leon Trotsky's assassination capped bloody edifice of Moscow frameup trials, by Joseph Hansen Police terrorism rages against Harlem Negroes, by C. Howell and H. Hill Twin-Cities honors memory of A. Konikow, by Barbara Bruce Chicago delegation protests wave of race hate attacks, by Robert L. Birchman Egypt's fight for freedom headed by new leadership, by T. Cliff Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: The Plant and the People, by Theodore Kovalesky Lucas County election board votes to bar independent labor candidates on ballot Bulletin Crime in High Places, by Grace Carlson Meet the SWP candidates SWP candidates gain place on Washington state ballot, by Clara Kaye Smear campaign against veterans, by Alvin Royce Testing Push Button on War III, by Joseph Hansen Our Program: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. Aug. 24, 1946 (Page 1) CIO leaders stall on wage fight -- say higher wages needed, but offer no real program, by Art Preis 4 more Negro victims added to lynch toll Pickets halt fascist Smith in Chicago, by Robert L. Birchman "Four Freedoms" for refugee Jews (cartoon) Goodrich local opens drive for rising pay scale British imperialists drive Jews into Cyprus concentration camp Government smashes strike of 50,000 in South Africa Profits soar along with prices In the News UAW veterans demonstrate for GM vacation pay Detroit labor rally assails arson outrage against SWP Open America's gates to Jewish refugees! an Editorial SWP protests atrocities against African strikers (Page 2) UAW executive board authorizes Chrysler locals to file notice for reopening of wage contracts Trade Union Notes Chicago pickets halt Smith (photo) CIO unions rally to aid NMU in battle with Lake carriers Goodrich local opens drive for rising pay scale OPA approves hundreds of new price rises Decontrol board can't roll back prices, Porter admits Powerful CIO unions support sliding wage scale principle NMU ties up six lake ships at Buffalo CIO heads stall on fight to gain new wage raises (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) One year of Indonesia's battle for independence Puerto Ricans treated like slaves in Pennsylvania camp, by Paul Kelly Bringing "four freedoms" to Indonesia (cartoon) Blood, tears and sweat in African gold mines, by Larissa Reed Mexican GPU agent slanders Trotsky's biography of Stalin New Philippine government uses mailed fist on Huks, by Dave Dreiser Troop demonstration is labelled "mutiny" Uruguayan union hits Wall Street military scheme (Page 4) Veterans and politics Lynchings hush-hush The war scandals Ominous trend "My husband says in these critical times . . . " (cartoon) Stalinist policy in New York primaries Workers' Bookshelf WalL St. "bargains" -- slavery at cut rates, by Dan Shelton Political action -- but what kind? (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- Harlem workers greet SWP speakers against lynch law -- "best newspaper" -- scored leadership of UAW-CIO in wage struggle -- UAW official aids distributor -- enthusiastic about West Coast camp Picket White House to protest lynching (photo) The Militant Army -- Red Sunday mobilization steps up Chicago subs A working mother gets a politician's letter, by Mille Fredreci Pioneer Notes Youth Group Activities West Coast SWP opens 3-day camp weekend Mid-West school prepares for Labor Day jamboree (Page 6) Blistering attack on lynch terror delivered by Milton Richardson, by Robert L. Birchman Shop Talks on Socialism -- machines create no new value, by V. Grey SWP petition drive enters final stage in New York, by Karolyn Kerry Veterans win election battle (photo) Black market charged to "Big 4" packers San Francisco parley calls for united labor conference, by Russell Morgan Half of America lives sub-standard Wages, Prices and Profits: The relation between wages and surplus value, by Warren Creel Who's really to blame in Jersey rail wreck? (Page 7) How the third big frameup trail exposed Stalin's gangster regime, by Joseph Hansen The Negro Struggle -- the government and the lynch mobs, by William Bohannon Summaries at Nuremberg silent on Moscow Trials Mussolini thanked Stalin for trials Judge denies civil rights in frameup trial of 25 Negroes Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: Our Comrade -- Leon Trotsky, by Theodore Kovalesky Candidate exp ains [sic] position of SWP to New Jersey women voters league Meet the SWP candidates Selling Water in a Bread Wrapper, by Joseph Hansen New Friends Won to SWP in Seattle Election Campaign, by Clara Kaye Fresh Winds Blow in Rail Unions, by Henry Adams Veterans Exploited as Cheap Labor, by Alvin Royce Our Program: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. Aug. 31, 1946 (Page 1) Union leaders protest ruling of price board -- government's latest aid to the profiteers shows need for renewed union wage fight, by Art Preis Minneapolis picket-line smashes fascist rally -- workers rout G.L.K. Smith; shout, "No fascism here!" by Barbara Bruce Hot reception for fascists in Minneapolis (photo) Marines resent Wall Street role in Chinese war "Big 4" meat packers receive strike notices Mississippi lynch posse seizes 14 Negroes in savage man-hunt In the News Decontrol board's decisions pave way for higher prices Fear silences lynch witnesses in Georgia case "Silent parade" in bay city protests against lynchings, by Russell Morgan Cable to Bulgaria demands jailed Trotskyist be freed (Page 2) Minneapolis labor pickets smash fascist meeting, drive G.L.K. Smith to cover in pitched battle (continued from Page 1) Union leaders continue stall on wage fight, by Art Preis After they routed the fascists (photo) Big RCA local urges formation of Labor Party, by James Dolan A fitting memorial to Leon Trotsky How anti-fascist demonstration was organized in Minneapolis, by Barbara Bruce Chrysler workers file notice to reopen wage negotiations Fish cannery union votes San Diego strike, by Jerome Williams Prices soar higher as OPA approves new boosts daily Firestone local in L.A. votes for rising scale (Page 3) Yenan mobilizes for war; Wall Street backs Chiang, by Li Fu-jen Dutra regime suspends press of Brazil CP Looking forward to World War III (cartoon) One year after "V-J" Day -- ultimatum put to Yugoslavia; capitalist pound war drums There is no peace! British gunfire mows down Indians in Calcutta "riots," by Larissa Reed Full story of Bulgarian Trotskyist arrests Bikini atom bomb demonstration Stalin's new 5-year plan (Page 4) Let labor beware! The wage front Bring them home! Stalinist treachery in Palestine "Goodness -- just look at those Communists . . . " (cartoon) PAC's "box-score" on 79th Congress, by Ruth Benson Workers' Bookshelf Peace-makers at work, by Bill Morgan "Who's making all the money?" Spanish paper banned in France (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- Dutch reader tells how anti-labor drive in U.S. affects all -- Trinidad workers mourn Antoinette Konikow -- SWP urges mass demonstration against police terror in Harlem -- supports program of Socialist Workers Party -- Henry Kaiser -- "a force for good?" -- the role of H. G. Wells -- Army banned book satirizing Brass Hats -- how to show price-rises -- Army life on Okinawa gets worse Legal lynch gangs in man-hunt Pioneer Notes The Militant Army -- Detroit sub record holds up despite fire Youth Group Activities Candidates speak at Newark picnic, by Ruth Franklin (Page 6) 300 New York City workers pay tribute to Leon Trotsky at death memorial Shop Talks on Socialism -- where profit is made, by V. Grey Flint memorial opens new headquarters, by Douglas Snyder Storming the fascist meeting (photo) Vacation school commemorates fallen leader, by E. Kennedy Two veterans, one soldier die at hands of race-hate lynchers Trotsky's life told in Detroit Wages, Prices and Profits: What becomes of surplus value? by Warren Creel 16 hoodlums indicted in Jim-Crow attack All-white jury sought in trial of 25 Negroes General Eisenhower seeks hemispheric armed camp West Coast camp schedules week-end session near L.A. Inflation and OPA (Page 7) GPU book "The Great Conspiracy" rehashes Moscow frame-up trials, by Joseph Hansen The Negro Struggle -- the fight against lynching, by William Bohannon Stalinist N.Y. election policy leads to Wall Street victory, by Joseph Hansen Demonstrations in Denmark mark rising labor militancy, by William Simmons Frederick Douglass, great Negro rebel Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party The only salvation for the Jews, by Leon Trotsky (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: Yesterday . . . and Today, by Theodore Kovalesky Campaign to put SWP on New York ballot goes over top with 25,000 signatures, by Karolyn Kerry Minnesota SWP candidates get wide publicity Meet the SWP candidates A New Use for "Truth Serum," by Grace Carlson Old age pension fight backed by SWP candidates Newark rally puts steam in SWP election campaign Don't Play With Rattlesnakes, by Farrell Dobbs Our Program: Veterans' Problems: Oppression of Negro Veterans, by Alvin Royce ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. Sept. 7, 1946 (Page 1) Allied powers restore Greek king -- hated tyrant gets back throne through Hitler-style plebiscite Lynchers named by Negro victim -- known murderers at large but officials do not act Giving a fascist the boot (photo) Price ceilings on meat to hit new high U.S. imperialists intensify drive toward new war, by Joseph Hansen Minneapolis labor points the way White attackers of Negro girls get $10 fine In the News Escaped from lynch mob (photo) MacArthur forbids strikes in Japan; threatens force Socialist Workers Party files N. Y. state election petitions, by Karolyn Kerry N. Y. truck drivers strike (Page 2) BIg Akron locals to advocate sliding wage scale program at CIO United Rubber workers convention, by Milton Alvin Red-baiters ban Communists in Phila. CIO, by H. Newell Police attack NMU pickets (photo) Negro-haters seek to evict Detroit SWP AFL seamen fight wage ruling that denies increase they won Illinois cops charged in lynch-assault American Sweatshop [by] Dinah Sanders Skilled factory women spurn poorly-paid dust-mop jobs, by Winifred Nelson (Page 3) Only road for Arab-Jewish masses, by the Editors Eyewitness account from Greece tells crisis leading to plebiscite Starving family in Greece (photo) Two faces of Stalinism on Arab-Jewish problem Wall Street steps up war drive 16-inch guns sure help negotiations (Page 4) Export democracy Labor's program Labor Day Anti-lynching law " 'I'm sorry, but we really couldn't contribute . . . " (cartoon) Wallace's advice on the elections, by Ruth Benson Workers' Bookshelf How Washington coddles the fascists "Educating" Japan's crown prince, by Art Preis (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- single "Militant" article wins new one-year sub -- Trinidad worker describes conditions in colonies -- reader tells why he joined SWP -- urges votes for SWP in anti-fascist fight -- a letter and a reply on production under capitalism -- old "success story" still going around -- German workers enslaved in Britain by labor government -- a letter and a reply on production under capitalism -- West Coast camp set for week-end session Tobacco workers strike (photo) The Militant Army -- Flint SWP tops list for week's sub getting Working mother writes of day in N. Y. court, by Mille Fredreci Pioneer Notes Youth Group Activities West Coast camp set for week-end session (Page 6) Rich planter holds five in slavery, by Evelyn Atwood Wages, Prices and Profits: Production and Income, by Warren Creel SWP candidate speaks at memorial meeting in Buffalo (photo) Memorial held for Trotsky in Los Angeles WDL intensifies pardon campaign for Tee Davis Leon Trotsky's heroic life told at Buffalo SWP memorial meeting Trotsky memorial held in New Haven, by Pearl Spengler Meeting held in Bay Area 5 white jurors picked in Tennessee Negro trial American imperialists push scheme for military grip on Latin America, by Charles Carsten Northwest branches hold camp week-end (Page 7) How Stalin's secret police expose their hand in latest propaganda, by Joseph Hansen James P. Cannon (photo) The Negro Struggle -- the Negroes need a Labor Party, by William Bohannon Roxas regime launches war on "Huk" guerrilla fighters, by Larrissa Reed Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Victims of British terror in Calcutta (photo) Rail strike called in India (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: Sunset Over the Steel Town, by Theodore Kovalesky Prominent Toledo labor figures denounce election board ruling on SWP candidates, by Harold Josephs Only solution is labor's own men in office Meet the SWP candidates People Can Change, by Grace Carlson Lords and Rhinoceros-Hide Whips, by Joseph Hansen Veterans' Problems: "Army Justice," by Alvin Royce Our Program: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. Sept. 14, 1946 (Page 1) Bid to German capitalist class made by Byrnes -- seeks to line up backers of Hitler regime in drive for new imperialist war on USSR, by Joseph Hansen Maritime labor displays might in national strike -- all unions back AFL fight to block wage-cut by WSB, by C. Thomas Truck strike spreads -- Jersey drivers join walkout No government wage-cuts! (cartoon) SWP candidates in Los Angeles pledge fight against fascists, by Al Lynn Nation-wide meat famine imposed by packing trust In the News Labor solidarity in maritime strike, an Editorial Why prices soar Nationalize meat trust demand packing locals (Page 2) Maritime labor shows might (continued from page 1) Trade Union Notes Seamen "hit the bricks" (photo) Not a ship moving as seamen picket San Francisco docks Cost-of-living bonus demand attacked by Stalinist editor Seamen solid in Seattle; port tied up, by A. Bradley A truck driver tells his story, by Evelyn Atwood At Buffalo SWP election rally Minneapolis CLU commends anti-Smith picket leaders (Page 3) Eye-witness report from Athens relates background of plebiscite, by Jean Paul Martin Greek tyrant put on throne through fraud and violence, by Larissa Reed U.S. warships back up Greek "election" (photo) Build Marxist party, Canadian paper says Byrnes' speech is bid to German capitalists (continued from Page 1) Restrictions in provincial voting expose U.S. "democracy" in Germany India Congress Party leaders in deal with British despots U.S. blacklists cattle needed by Mexico International Notes (Page 4) Storm-warning What must be done Terror in Philippines Minority parties "We'll show those strikers . . . " (cartoon) UNRRA promises prove to be lies, by Eugene Shays Workers' Bookshelf Mead wants "efficient" war," by Ruth Benson Billionaires' club grows and grows (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- 84 yeas [sic] old and still interested -- Detroit workers resent production for export alone -- "American Way" - a sweatshop -- refugees don't cause job problem -- Canadian reader changes opinion on U.S. workers -- Stalinist sympathizers friendly to Seattle "Militant" distributors Wall Street's decontrol board (photo) 65,000 march in Detroit on Labor Day The Militant Army -- St. Louis SWP branch doubles monthly quota Chicago YMCA heads offer striker "pie in the sky," by Eugene Zucker Big Labor Day parade held in San Francisco, by Russell Morgan Working mother describes domestic servants life, by Mille Fredreci Trotsky works in wide demand Youth Group Activities (Page 6) New York Democrats, Republicans and ALP stage "3-ring political circus," says Farrell Dobbs Shop Talks on Socialism -- from competition to monopoly, by V. Grey Republican stooge (photo) New Jersey labor dissatisfied with policies of PAC leaders, by Alan Kohlman Thomas scores attempt to evict Detroit SWP Democratic stooge (photo) Menace of dread diseases fails to stir law makers, by Susan Adams Wages, Prices and Profits: Productive and unproductive labor, by Warren Creel American Sweatshop: How the Stalinists "manage" our union, by Dinah Sanders (Page 7) Identified lynchers still at large -- oil swindle motive disclosed in Louisiana lynch murder Survivor of Louisiana lynch mob (photo) Defense continues grim fight in Tennessee frame-up trial The Negro Struggle -- the heritage of Frederick Douglass, by William Bohannon Urge defense guards against race terrorists Correction 13 injured in Chicago fires set by Jim Crow terrorists Army court martial system gives two kinds of justice Yankee imperialism guided overturn in Bolivian capital, by C. Fernandez Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Workers: If You Were a Negro, by Theodore Kovalesky Washington state SWP election campaign shifts into high gear with Seattle rally SWP candidate in Jersey asks housing action Meet the SWP candidates Who's for free speech? by Grace Carlson Seattle SWP candidate backs seamen's strike Showing Off Their War Profits, by Ruth Benson An Indictment of the ICC, by G. Gustafsen Our Program: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38. Sept. 21, 1946 (Page 1) Dobbs defends seamen, drivers in radio talk The snake charmer (cartoon) Biggest maritime strike forces government to rescind wage-cut -- CIO pickets tie up ports to follow up AFL victory Reuther hits attacks on Detroit SWP Stalinists drop own candidates to back capitalist party slate Stock market slump reveals Wall Street's view of future, by Art Preis In the News Atom workers vote 2-1 for unionism New York truckdrivers [sic] stand firm; break operators' front Meat trust causes famine (Page 2) "Why we support the striking seamen and New York truckdrivers" [sic] -- radio address by Farrell Dobbs, SWP candidate for N. Y. governor AFL seamen win; CIO unions hit the bricks for equal pay, by C. Thomas Seamen close ports (photo) "Nothing doing, cap'!" -- a scene on a N. Y. dock, by Art Sharon (Page 3) State of Greek political parties before the recent plebiscite, by Jean Paul Martin Nation-side strike in Japan against puppet government, by Larissa Reed Workers demonstrate in Japan (photo) Cable from France Nationalization in Britain -- British steel barons will retain their stranglehold on industry Grant huge sum to mine owners Crisis over high living costs in Brazil shakes Dutra govt. 15,000 Belgian dockworkers on picket lines Homeless workers in London take over vacant mansions 2,000 workers in Bolivia honor Trotsky (Page 4) Government boards The same enemy Workers' control The Wallace speech "I don't care if they are my size . . . " (cartoon) Why the veterans remain homeless, by Ruth Benson Workers' Bookshelf Guam -- Wall Street colonial prize Buffalo CIO council condemns Red-baiting (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- Cleveland boss tries new trick -- worker's wife scores packers' meat famine -- enjoys seeing crooks exposed -- a victory - almost — against Jim Crow -- Stalinist threats with "Militant" friends Youth Group Activities Demand federal probe in Tennessee (photo) CP expels two editors of "New Masses" The Militant Army -- Pittsburgh quadruples sub goal for August Resigns when CP supports candidates of Wall Street Flint unionists buy Pioneer's new pamphlets (Page 6) Labor Party debated by Ohio CIO, PAC parleys Shop Talks on Socialism -- capitalist waste of human labor, by V. Grey C.I.O. delegates fight Jim Crow N. Y. Teamsters on strike (photo) Striking truckdrivers [sic] show fighting spirit at meeting, by Evelyn Atwood Wages, Prices and Profits: Capitalist waste of human labor, by Warren Creel What happens when workers back capitalist candidates (Page 7) SWP veterans ask basic changes in Army's court-martial system The Negro Struggle -- the record of Congress, by William Bohannon Army court martial (cartoon) Chicago Jim-Crow terrorism hits other racial groups, by Robert L. Birchman Stock market slump reveals Wall Street's view of future (continued from Page 1) Stalinist machine retains control at UE convention Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Housing Crisis in New Jersey, by Alan Kohlman California Socialist Workers Party names Roberts for governor, Rogalin for Senate, by Al Lynn Minnesota SWP candidates to speak on radio Meet the SWP candidates The Generals and the Admirals, by George Breitman Los Angeles labor organizes demonstration against Smith Kohlman hits strikebreaking threat by edge Veterans' Problems: Why Vets Have "Mental Disturbances," by Alvin Royce On the Railroads: Who Wants Amalgamation? by Henry Adams Our Progress: ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. Sept. 28, 1946 (Page 1) Attempt to bar minority parties from N.Y. ballot, George Clarke "Now, all together, boys!" (cartoon) Wallace fired in drive to war -- ouster symbolizes Wall Street intention to hasten atomic bomb attack on USSR, by George Breitman Maritime strike wins equal pay at highest level for all seamen, by F. J. Lang Bring back home all U.S. troops, says Flint CIO An itching atomic trigger-finger N. Y. SWP urges united fight to keep minorities on ballot Rubbers workers face key issues at convention, by Anne Chester A stab in the back by Norman Thomas Japanese labor victorious in great strike struggle Truck strikers in New York split owners' front in two Meat profiteers tighten squeeze on the people Pittsburgh union leader jailed (Page 2) A defense of the packinghouse workers' demand for a cost-of-living bonus to meet rising prices Government aids profiteer's price gouging, by Warren Creel What Do You Say? Growing union protest hits attempt to evict Detroit SWP Victorious CIO seamen (photo) Haywood appoints receiver over Cleveland CIO council Pittsburgh power workers to challenge injunction, by Eloise Gordon (Page 3) Help us to end terrorism against the Greek people! An appeal from Greece to workers of all countries Hunger, fear and violence spreading on all continents Italian housewife joins protest (photo) Italy 3 years after downfall of Mussolini, by Carlo Bivanco Starvation living standards driven still lower in Mexico, by Betty Douglas Monarchists wage war on Greeks London scene (photo) African mine workers held under Nazi-like conditions Behind the scenes of World War II Nuremberg trial bared frameup of Moscow Mounting wave of barbarism engulfs the Jewish people Plight of the Jews (Page 4) The 1946 elections and a Labor Party Red-baiting Withdraw the troops Hello, new reader "But how on earth did it HAPPEN . . . " (cartoon) Why you pay more and get less Workers' Bookshelf James Roosevelt draws class line What you can't believe in the CP Wall Street strengthens the national guards (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- democratizing the Armed Forces -- on the waterfront -- "Militant" brings out truth, says vet -- Jim-Crow terror a shame and disgrace -- Ford cheats worker's widow -- protest in Trinidad on Freeport murders -- unite to smash fascist groups -- Negro nationalism or socialism? -- torture still legal punishment -- Dobbs' radio talk wins quick support The Militant Army -- N. Y. "Militant" boosters give inspiring reports Pioneer Notes Youth Group Activities (Page 6) What is the Socialist Workers Party? by James P. Cannon Shop Talks on Socialism -- the gifts socialism bears, by V. Grey The slavery of a housewife, by Alice Patton What "wage stabilization" really means to workers Jarvis Johnson 1936-1946 (Page 7) Republicans and Democrats guilty of lynch terror against Negroes, by Milton Richardson Welcome home boys (cartoon) The Negro Struggle -- the decision you must make, by William Bohannon Seattle SWP candidate brands demagogy of Democratic Party, by Charles Swett November elections and U.S. labor How railway strike exposed anti-labor role of Congress, by Dorothy Schultz Threaten to kill Southern CIO organizer in Alabama Kitt speaks at Buffalo SWP election rally Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Fight ruling on WP candidate (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: The Giant and the Chain, by Theodore Kovalesky Wallace ouster signified third world war has early date on Wall Street's calendar, by Joseph Hansen and George Breitman Take war-making powers out of hands of Congress The Health of the Nation, by Grace Carlson Republicans and Democrats united on new slaughter The Real Issue in New Jersey, by Alan Kohlman Brass Hats indignantly deny they are preparing for war Our Program: The people don't like it ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40. Oct. 5, 1946 (Page 1) Pittsburgh labor smashes power strike ban -- court dissolves injunction when 70,000 go out, by Eloise Gordon and William Carlay Bulletin Democrats conspiring to bar minority parties -- plot to throw SWP ticket, 3 other parties off ballot, by George Clarke Bulletin Housewives storm city hall in Toledo in demand for meat Beating drum with both arms (cartoon) Martel protests attempt to oust Detroit SWP Union leader ruled off air Fight the conspiracy! An Editorial Ohio SWP runs Walker as candidate for governor LaGuardia condemns attempt to bar minorities from ballot Stalin knifes struggle against war, by George Breitman (Page 2) Pittsburgh labor smashes power strike injunction; mayor begs court to dissolve order he initiated (continued from Page 1) Rubber workers set stage for action on wages, by Joseph Andrews Workers cheer Mueller (photo) Mayor Lawrence angers workers of Pittsburgh UPWA-CIO leader blasts meat barons for shortage, by Barbara Bruce 600 militant Akron students win demands in 5-day strike No progress at Wayne County CIO-PAC merger More Detroit CIO leaders hit attempt to oust SWP (Page 3) Support Spanish workers! French workers run factory for 2 years without a boss Fight rages over French constitution Hawaiian workers strike (photo) Stalin's statement denying war danger recalls his record of false prophecies Poverty and disease ravage the poor people in Mexico, by Betty Douglas Stalin peddles line the CP condemned as "Browderism" PCI reports progress at Third Congress Trotskyist run 15 candidates in Ceylon election, by V. Karalasingham (Page 4) Keep their snouts out! Role of the courts The meat famine Inspiring example "Hubert feels just like you do . . . " (cartoon) Shipyard firms stole 1,600% war profits Workers' Bookshelf General food's corner on Rye Market A $ P convicted in anti-trust suit W. Averell Harriman, Wall St. tycoon, by Ruth Benson (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- protests attempt to rule SWP off ballot -- children sleep in rain in New York park -- rats bite baby in Detroit slum -- what's happened to Charles Jackson -- women appreciate SWP program -- much-needed work -- events driving people toward us -- does Kaiser answer the workers' needs? -- Stalinists get another kick in the teeth Monopoly in action (cartoon) The Militant Army -- Boston goes over top in Sept. sub-getting Many visitors at Northwest week-end camp Pioneer Notes Youth Group Activities California week-end camp studies U.S. labor history (Page 6) "Why Truman fired Wallace" -- radio address by Farrell Dobbs, SWP candidate for N. Y. governor Wages, Prices and Profits: The "Miracle" of wartime production, by Warren Creel N. Y. Democrats conspire to bar minority parties from ballot (continued from Page 1) Reward for Stalinist boot-licking (Page 7) Why Negro soldiers are slandered by fascist-minded Army Brass Hats, by Milton Richardson The Negro Struggle -- what counts in candidates, by William Bohannon Vets protest pay cuts (photo) Workers throng to SWP election street rallies, by David Weiss 25 Tennessee Negroes tried in all-white kangaroo court How Stalinist leaders' policies paid off in the maritime strike, by F. J. Lang Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: The Story of Stanley Barek, by Theodore Kovalesky New Jersey candidates fight for housing to be financed by taxing the monopolies California SWP election drive goes into high gear this week Meet the SWP candidates Distribute four special editions of "the Militant" Don't be a Vitamaniac! by Grace Carlson On the radio Carlson pledges fight against Jim Crow, by Winifred Nelson Girdling the Earth With Bases, by Joseph Hansen SWP candidates hit sales tax in Washington Our Program: What Is Moral Turpitude? by Ruth Benson ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41. Oct. 12, 1946 (Page 1) U. S. dragged down road to war -- War Dept. demands draft, Navy to go where it pleases, by George Breitman Meat famine stirs wide protest -- nationalize meat industry, demand unions, housewives 23 Negroes win acquittal in Tennessee trial Riding high (cartoon) Allied verdict in Nuremberg trial conceals war guilt of capitalism, by Art Preis Different court, same judge to hear N. Y. ballot-ban case Toledo housewives put heat on City Council, demand meat, by Harold Josephs Nelson defends Detroit SWP in fight on eviction New England steelworkers call for sliding wage scale clauses Detroit local presidents urge UAW wage conference (Page 2) Pittsburgh powerhouse workers stand firm in strike; trolley men and coal ruck drivers show solidarity, by Eloise Gordon CIO leaders challenge Tobin on brewers, by V. R. Dunne When Pittsburgh labor killed injunction (photo) Flint labor united for joint political action, by Sol Dollinger Strike of maritime officers continues tie-up of shipping Hollywood studio strikers defy brutal police attack, by Al Lynn Washington CIO OK's third party -- but not now Roberts scores police brutality in studio strike NMU ship crew urges sliding scale of wages Uneasy truce marks Akron Central High student strike (Page 3) Stalin frameups bared in the Nuremberg Trial Dutch soldier and workers strike in defense of Indonesian struggle U.S. aid still being given to Chinese dictator Canadian families more in (photo) Tan Malakka in danger of being killed Rising unread in Italy marked by strikes and land seizures The revolutionary position on the French referendum German prisoners held by U.S. stage sitdown strike in Italy Poverty and filth in Mexico spell early death for masses, by Betty Doulgas Peasants take militant action to divide Mexican estates Greek Stalinists forced to debate Trotskyists (Page 4) War guilt Warning to labor Aid to reaction Road to war "Why don't they just phone?" (cartoon) Democrats seek votes on a program of lies Works' Bookshelf Profiteers steal millions on soaring dairy prices "Progressives" block the road, by Ruth Benson No meat is hot potato for Democratic Party (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- open the gates to the Jews -- huge layoffs in Detroit area -- workers want to join us -- workers are wide to the incompetents -- wants action on meat famine -- he's satisfied -- Nuremberg verdict -- learned about SWP from YCL, joins us -- take over homes in empty resorts -- united action against Wall St. conspiracy Food costs nearly double 1939 (photo montage) The Militant Army -- 25 subs in 11/2 hours is Connecticut record Working mother hunts for her family's food, by Mille Fredreci Youth Group Activities Pioneer Notes Suffering anti-fascists need aid now, says ACEWR (Page 6) Jim Crow record of Republican and Democratic Parties is exposed by Alan Kohlman at NAACP convention Wages, Prices and Profits: Capitalist waste ad profits keep living standards down, by Warren Creel Toledo housewives storm mayor's office (photo) Toledo housewives storm City Council, demand meat (continued from Page 1) Walker demands Ohio governor act on meat Inspired by SWP street meeting Toledo union plans search for hidden hoards of meat Richardson at Boston forum (Page 7) CIO publication explodes myth that high wages force up prices The Negro Struggle -- Truman's brand of "sympathy," by William Bohannon 1,000 picket meat convention in Chicago, by Leigh Ray Chicago workers flay meat trust (photo) Carlson speaks in Minneapolis on Wallace ouster, by Elaine Roseland Chicago SWP backs fight of CIO packinghouse workers Chicago race-haters attack white Army friend of Negro Minnesota SWP candidates hits meat profiteers Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Blecker supports Toledo women (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: A Hollywood Tragedy New York candidates explain cause of war in answer to league of women voters Draft denounced by Bohannon Meet the SWP candidates Mothers and Sons, by Grace Carlson Rogalin asks vote against Tenney-Smith SWP candidates give support to California FEPC Richardson urges Negro and white workers unite Veterans' Problems: Vets' Homes Can't Survive Peace, by Alvin Royce Our Program: Robert on Tour The Use of "the Law," by Evelyn Atwood ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42. Oct. 19, 1946 (Page 1) Cynthia Rogalin lashes "Little Dies" committee -- California SWP candidate take the stand, denounces "Un-American Activities" probers Truman gives profiteers okay to soak the people -- blames GOP and then grants meat trust what it wants, by George Breitman Toledo council asks seizure of meat trust, Harold Josephs How to get meat (cartoon) Sure -- on both capitalist parties Effort to bar SWP from N.Y. ballot is baed on phony technicalities Italian jobless storm palace in Rome; many shot SWP candidates present program over the radio Acquitted Tennessee Negroes face more frame-up charges Stalinist goons badly injure "Militant" agent; beat women Ford calls strike against gas poisoning "subversive" (Page 2) The fight against the Red-baiters -- statement by the secretariat of the Socialist Workers Party AFL leaders offer witch-hunt as only program at convention, by Art Preis Tobin takes a leaf from Hitler's book (Page 3) Help the Greek workers! -- an appeal to the workers of England and Europe Referendun [sic] has not ended instability of French politics Nazis freed in Nuremberg (photo) Japanese general strike to cap labor resurgence, by Larissa Reed Peruvian Trotskyist group denounces U. S. Imperialism Workers fight for democracy inside Italian Stalinist party Lessons of the local elections in Germany, by K. Manfred Bolivian miners support sliding scale of wages Lessons of strike in India Seaman reveals Marines impose martial law in China, by Sam Randell (Page 4) Defeat Red-baiters Strikebreaking Railroad unity Anti-labor laws "Have you heard those awful Trotskyists candidates . . . " (cartoon) More testimony on court-martial system Workers' Bookshelf Lament of an Inkwell Admiral, by Art Sharon Big Brass "explains" $134,000,000 waste (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- prices up - on what meat? -- potatoes rot while millions starve -- now is the time to live -- grandmother dies on N. Y. meat line -- politics control food, fuel, clothing -- rejects lies of "great conspiracy" -- longshore pickets like "Militant" -- protests arbitrary removal from ballot -- is our face red! Europe, 1946 (photo) The Militant Army -- Seattle election drive boosts "Militant" subs Letters from Europe tell of workers' need for aid "Stevedore" presented by Chicago group, by Sara Preston Pioneer Notes A plug for newest Pioneer pamphlets Youth Group Activities (Page 6) Conspiracy against democratic rights in New York -- radio address by Farrell Dobbs, SWP candidate for governor Wages, Prices and Profits -- How competition produces monopoly, by Warren Creel Cynthia Rogalin takes offensive at "Little Dies" committee hearing Resolution adopted by Toledo City Council Solution to meat crisis offered by Walker (Page 7) Stock market slump shows Wall St. fear of coming Depression in U.S., by by Art Preis The Negro Struggle -- the decisive vote in 1946, by William Bohannon How meat has "disappeared" (photo/graphic) Swett presents SWP program in Washington Operators' deadlock broken in maritime officers' strike, by Art Sharon Pittsburgh power strike firm despite reactionary campaign Red-scare raised in power strike Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Candidate hits anti-labor acts (Page 8) Diary of Steel Worker: Little Johnny O'Hara, by Theodore Kovalesky Shop committeemen enter labor candidate in Cleveland congressional election race, by V. Foley Dorothy Schultz scores Thye as anti-Negro Meet the SWP candidates Poverty and the I.Q., by Grace Carlson Candidates speak at Seattle rally Banquet held in San Francisco, by Russell Morgan New Jersey election drive now making real headway Packers Threaten Sick and Injured, by Ruth Benson Steve Roberts hits Jim-Crow terror Our Program: Veterans' Problems: Bradley Finds a Friend, by Alvin Royce ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43. Oct. 26, 1946 (Page 1) SWP fights N. Y. ballot-ban -- party to appeal judge's ruling barring its ticket from ballot Price-gougers rob the workers -- "meat -- for the rich only" is packing trust slogan Eloise Gordon lashes witch-hunt committee in Washington hearing -- defends power strike against Red-baiters Swilling the hogs (cartoon) Bell local condemns New York ballot ban Charge Bilbo took $25,000 as war gift Defend labor's living standards! an Editorial Cost-of-living bonus won by amalgamated UAW executive board starts move for substantial raises Pittsburgh power union ends strike, accepts arbitration A letter to NMU president Curran Corporate profits at "fantastic levels" (Page 2) Housewives in N.Y. City market voice indignation at soaring prices on meat and other necessities, by Evelyn Atwood Trade Union Notes Union proves packers' guilt (cartoon) Hit attempt to evict Detroit SWP Draft opposed, bonus sought at UAW Veterans conference Shipowners balk compromise; stall settlement of strike, by Art Sharon CIO and AFL unions back sawmill workers strike, by Jim Long Gordon defends strikers (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Dutch soldiers' committee urges united action against imperialism Paris conference ends with peace as remote as ever Japanese mine strikers win demands British atrocity against Jews (photo) Slave conditions imposed upon Japanese coal miners Indonesians threatened with deportations Trotskyist party in Britain holds annual conference MacArthur fails to terrorize miners Danger of perfidious deal in Dutch-Indonesian truce Express solidarity with the German prisoners of war (Page 4) A blow at labor Bosses' weapon Fighting totalitarians Stop the fascists Now remember, Harry's the first to go . . . (cartoon) How the government "gains" a billion Workers' Bookshelf President pardons old Missouri pals The conference of progressives Addes asks reversal in court-martial of GI (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- N.Y. ballot conspiracy and the liberals -- war guild of U.S. imperialism -- hopes to get others to fill his place -- arrested and barred from Cambridge movie -- capitalism cannot be reformed -- workers indignant at Stalinist assault on "Militant" distributors Europe's children search for food (photo) The Militant Army -- Allentown forges ahead in drive for renewals European anti-fascists need ACEWR aid to survive winter Boston Committee makes Xmas toys What the profiteers are doing to the veterans Pioneer Notes Youth Group Activities (Page 6) San Francisco SWP broadcasts election platform -- text of question and answer program on station KSAN, Oct. 14 Wages, Prices and Profits: The economic laws that rule monopolies, by Warren Creel SWP candidates in California (photo) Promises to veterans all lies says Richardson in radio talk Creel scores boss parties over WMIN in Minnesota (Page 7) Renegade Stalinist ex-editor joins in Wall Street's Red-baiting drive The Negro Struggle -- even a small skunk stinks, by William Bohannon California cops arrest studio strikers (photo) Hoarding of goods forces prices up 2,000 IATSE studio technicians support Hollywood studio strike, by Al Lynn Angry Oakland workers picket fascist G.L.K. Smith meeting, by Russell Morgan Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 8) Diary of a Steel Worker: The Building With the Tower, by Theodore Kovalesky Only parties backing Wall St. candidates allowed to stay on New York State ballot, by George Clark Walker tour to cover major cities in Ohio Protest court decision (photo) One Thing Hasn't Changed, by George Breitman SWP program taken to all of Minnesota industrial cities, by V. R. Dunne Rogalin exposes KKK whitewash A "Spiritual" Way of Life, by Ruth Benson Our Program: Veterans' Problems: Democracy and Hypocrisy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44. Nov. 2, 1946 (Page 1) Steel workers seeks "healthy pay increases" -- Murray's statement indicates CIO is heading toward general drive for big wage raises Voters are sick of both parties -- 1946 elections demonstrate vital need for a labor party, by Art Preis N. Y. Republicans join Democrats to bar SWP ticket from ballot -- court ruling upholds Wall St. conspiracy A vote against Wall Street (cartoon) Miners applaud election speech by M. Walker New York SWP urges write-in vote for Dobbs Realty sharks threaten to rip rent ceilings; all prices soar SWP campaigns for candidates in six states Mine workers set deadline in demand for negotiations Vote labor by voting SWP! an Editorial Jury indicts six named in lynching (Page 2) Millionaire gamblers in New York Stock Exchange worried by unionizing drive and slump on market, by Evelyn Atwood Protest "graveyard wages" (photo) Chief weakness of the UAW-CIO wage program Why "Daily Worker" kept silent about Eloise Gordon SWP supports Harrison for Mass. legislature Dobbs speaks at Buffalo rally "More production" demand is drive for more profits Youngstown CIO meeting asks nationalization of meat industry, by Harry Braverman Meigs County coal miners firm in 8th weeks of strike St. Paul CIO packing locals propose strike preparation, by Barbara Bruce Party advocates election of Rice in Philadelphia UAW-CIO fights to save life of Negro soldier (Page 3) Wall Street planning World War III, warns Hansen in radio talk Berlin election results in decisive defeat for Stalinist-dominated party, by John G. Wright Canadian Trotskyists found revolutionary workers party Japanese workers picket studio (photo) Korean workers resisting in American-controlled zone Japanese workers defy MacArthur League calls for recognition of the Republic of Indonesia CP repeats old lies in effort to explain Berlin election, by George Breitman Mass protests win release of British troops Wallace affair shows Wall St. aims The Kremlin in Eastern Europe (Page 4) Class justice The next Congress Note to our readers UN and Greece "I can't seem to find ANY . . . " (cartoon) Communist Party policy in the 1946 elections, by Joseph Hansen Workers' Bookshelf Our Program: Why CIO-PAC's fund drive lags so badly (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- warm response for party and paper -- asks united action in elections -- answer to O.K. Wilson -- workers should challenge capitalist parties -- "Militant" needed now more than ever -- thinks "Militant" program is "screwy" -- meat famine hasn't ended -- a reader appraises "the Militant" Victims of fascism and war (photo) SWP conference discusses future of work in Ohio, by Milton Genecin The Militant Army -- exciting sub race hits new high in Boston European workers appeal for aid as hardships grow Pioneer Notes GM locals asks for United Labor parley Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Youth Activities (Page 6) Death for the Young, by Grace Carlson Ballot ban shows need for vote law revision, by George Clarke 4 radio talks wind up drive in Washington, by Clara Kaye Washington state candidates (photo) The Negro Struggle: A Great Step Forward, by William E. Bohannon Candidates tell revolutionary program at Minnesota rally Mum's the word in Washington, by George Breitman PAC policy drives CIO leaders into Hague's arms, by Alan Kohlman New Jersey election campaign finishes in barrage of activity Veterans' Problems: Housing a political football, by Alvin Royce Instructions on California voting ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45. Nov. 9, 1946 (Page 1) PCI in France plans greatest election drive -- French Trotskyist party to run candidates for parliament from seventeen key sections Rich real estate owners drive to lift all rents -- millions of tenants face rent boosts of 15 to 30% SWP pickets hit ballot-ban in New York Raising the roof (cartoon) Fight the rent-hogs, an Editorial Red-scare drive condemned by Buffalo unions Why Wall Street war-mongers greet slogan of "disarmament," by Joseph Hansen More signs of coming Depression Miners compel government to reopen contract "Fortune" poll shows veterans support labor New fascist outfit active in Georgia Ford 600 threatens strike to halt victimizing of 18 CIO rubber workers demand 26-cent an hour pay raise (Page 2) Profound crisis inside Communist Party revealed in wave of expulsions for "leftist" opposition Wages, Prices and Profits -- the Source of Monopoly Profits, by Warren Creel AFL leaders double-cross studio strikers Mothers fight discrimination against Chicago Negro pupils, by Robert L. Birchman Studio workers' demonstration protests judicial strikebreaking How I answered the house witch-hunt committee, by Eloise Gordon (Page 3) Greek Trotskyists debate program with Stalinists How Russian workers paved the way to a better world The only road (cartoon) Anti-fascist record of 5 French candidates Why Wall Street war-mongers greet "disarmament" slogan (continued from page 1) What Trotskyists defend today in the Soviet Union, by Joseph Hansen Celebrate 29th anniversary at rally of SWP in New York (Page 4) Campaign promises "Company security" "Outside agitators" "Trusteeships" "What a nuisance -- now we'll have to prepare more steak. . . . " (cartoon) Profits of Dutch bosses continued during war Workers' Bookshelf Now they plan to price the shoes off our feet Our Program: Can your family budget stand new tax boosts? (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- finds "Militant" very interesting -- even children hit by soaring prices -- government support the banking trust -- women shoppers like "the Militant" -- eager to learn truth -- children underfed but potatoes rot -- homeless veterans in Boston -- slogans to rally housewives -- wants to help -- good work The biggest campaign in history of New York SWP, by George Clarke The Militant Army -- Phila. leaves no stone unturned in sub-getting Cost of imperialist war (photo) Youth Activities Local committees plan affairs to benefit European workers Pioneer Notes Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Hit attempt to oust Detroit SWP (Page 6) As Diplomats' Wives See the World, by Ruth Benson Ballot ban protested in Buffalo Cotton slump is latest sign of coming crisis -- break in agricultural prices foreshadowed at cotton futures plummet $50 in 11 days, by Art Preis Violence against pickets The Negro Struggle -- Their Kind of Army, by William E. Bohannon Slash milk price, is demand of housewives committee in Seattle Veterans' Problems -- Still Plagued by Snafu, by Alvin Royce Democrat admits plotting against minority parties The Danger of Loose Talk, by George Breitman 5,000 picket fascist Smith at San Francisco meeting, by Russell Morgan Enthusiastic rally winds up New Jersey election campaign, by Ruth Franklin Plan CIO drive in Los Angeles ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46. Nov. 16, 1946 (Page 1) Minnesota SWP gains in vote -- returns from 18 of 87 counties indicate Carlson will top '40 vote Election results in N. Y. disclose bankruptcy of Stalinist policies -- votes on ALP's line remain at '44 level Middle class vote shifts to GOP -- PAC-CIO loses support in working class areas, by George Breitman CIO convention is faced with crucial issues Documents show Red Army heads were innocent United mass action can defeat new Congress threat to labor Youngstown Stalinists attack distributors of SWP leaflets CP leaders expel 11 more Kohlman gets 3100 votes in one county (Page 2) CIO-PAC leaders draw false lesson from defeat, but pressure for Labor Party is bound to grow Wages, Prices and Profits -- how monopolies compete for sales, by Warren Creel UAW meets with Chrysler (photo) Middle class vote shifts to the GOP (continued from Page 1) Conscientious objectors demand end of Wall Street persecution, by Evelyn Atwood N. Y. election results show Stalinist policy bankrupt (continued from Page 1) New York school schedules four Marxist classes (Page 3) 29th anniversary of Russian Revolution -- speech by James P. Cannon, SWP national secretary, at N. Y. mass meeting, Nov. 1 (Page 4) Where politics begins Pacific islands Warning signal Decontrol order "Don't be silly . . . "(cartoon) U.S. foreign policy remains unchanged, by William F. Warde Workers' Bookshelf Our Program: Marc Dauber: 1922-1944 (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- veteran describes cross-country trip -- hits slander of Eloise Gordon by House Committee -- answer to Wallace -- election night in Times Square -- regrets cut in "Militant" size -- tired of both capitalist parties -- vets lose votes Fontana arson-murder is theme of new play, by Lois Saunders The Military Army -- Boston sub campaign smashes all records Why aid is needed for workers abroad (photo) Youth Activities Workers in Europe thank American Committee for food Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 6) There Are No Pure Races, by Grace Carlson Wage fight, Red baiting among key CIO issues -- convention will face question of political action in light of national election results Stock market drops despite GOP victory Chicago vets seize homes (photo) The Negro Struggle -- January and the GOP, by William Bohannon PAC fails to rally vote for Boss Hague A Conspiracy Against the Youth, by Ruth Benson Californians demonstrated no confidence in Democrats, by J. Blake Open shop laws hit labor in 3 more states Army concedes new trial for Lemas Woods Veterans' Problems -- Wall St. vs. the Veterans, by Alvin Royce ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47. Nov. 23, 1946 (Page 1) Stalinist Party polls biggest vote in France -- extreme reaction gains from CP-SP policy of coalition with capitalists, returns show, by John G. Wright Truman agrees to serve as GOP junior partner -- Democrats and Republicans to gang up against labor, by William F. Warde Wall Street's decoy (cartoon) Prices hit new high following Truman order Higher vote for French Trotskyists Higher rent ceiling scheduled, Truman indicates in statement Millions of unionists issue wage demands 87 per cent oppose war against USSR Philippine regime launches fierce strikebreaking drive Sen. Morse, GOP "liberal" minimizes anti-labor threat (Page 2) GM auto worker at Southgate tells how union won hiring of Negroes, by an Auto Worker Bosses withhold goods, but want labor speedup, by Art Preis These charts tell the whole story on wages and prices (graphic) Jailed conscientious objectors suffer fascist-like brutalities, by Evelyn Atwood Transit strike threat in N. Y. wins concession (Page 3) Victims of Gestapo torture need your help Wages, Prices and Profits -- how the monopolies make their profits, by Warren Creel Terror in Jerusalem (photo) Fascists score important gains in six Italian cities Spain under Franco -- an eyewitness report, a Spanish Trotskyist Communist Party gets highest French vote (continued from Page 1) Lenin's teachings on disarmament, by Joseph Hansen (Page 4) "National menace" Alabama democracy Crisis in C. P. Colonial despots "Election returns never bother ME . . . " (cartoon) NAM gives picture of U. S. in next war Workers' Bookshelf Bilbo combines graft with race-hatred Our Program: Buried report told U. S.-Nazi business ties (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- Toledo housewives chairman thanks "Militant" for support -- SWP election campaign hit at real issues -- workers get less as prices soar -- disarmament -- likes our program -- doesn't like us -- more hoarding by profiteers -- acquit cop who blinded Negro -- object to review of "The Jungle" Milwaukee PAC candidate is target of Red-baiters The Militant Army -- San Pedro open house brings in "Militant" subs Picket line stops scabs (photo) New York bazaar to aid ACEWR Pioneer Notes Youth Activities Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- memories on a November Day, by Theodore Kovalesky Free press threatened by paper monopolists -- labor papers face suspension as big publishers grab supply The Negro Struggle -- Free Elections Here and Abroad, by WIlliam D. Bohannon Walker polls sizable vote in Ohio New fascist gangsters (photo) Labor candidate polls good vote in Cleveland Voters in Washington boot out Democrats The Mental Scrap-Heap, by Grace Carlson San Francisco SWP outlines correct way to fight fascism Should Truman Pack His Bags? by Joseph Hansen Bay Area SWP describes gains in election campaign, by Toni Price ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48. Nov. 30, 1946 (Page 1) Growing strength of American Trotskyism shown at SWP's 12th national convention -- approaching Depression heralds social crisis; capitalism in U.S. is doomed, delegates hold, [sic] by Joseph Hansen Answering the injunction (cartoon) 400,000 striking miners defend rights of all American workers -- challenge combined attack of Big Business, government CSU leaders arrested in studio strike, by Harry Thompson CIO oil workers win sliding scale wage clause CIO delegates open wage drive; reject Red-baiting witch hunt, by Art Preis Final Minnesota returns -- 11,421 votes for Carlson, by V. R. Dunne Highest minority vote in N. J. goes to Trotskyist candidate United labor action is the watchword! an Editorial CIO adopts many progressive demands (Page 2) CIO convention demands "substantial" wage rise; rejects political witch-hunts (continued from Page 1) Miners walk out (photo) Capitalist press silent on dangers of mining Mine strikers defend rights of all labor (continued from Page 1) 1894 injunction against Debs used as precedent by Truman 198-day Allentown strike ended by Mack Local 677, by John Fitch (Page 3) Wages, Prices and Profits -- Wages and Production in the Present Period, by Warren Creel Rising unrest of German workers shows gravity of economic crisis -- jobless and hunger riots anticipated this winter 60,000 votes polled for Trotskyists in France Misery in Germany (photo) Trotskyists in Belgium list 19 candidates Interim government in India cannot solve basic problems Egyptian police seize revolutionist Social Democrats discuss reviving 2nd International Striking seamen in Trinidad defy police raids, arrests How Trotsky viewed disarmament, by Joseph Hansen British troops demand faster demobilization (Page 4) SWP convention Oil union shows way Injunctions CIO rejects purge "I've been thinking . . ." (cartoon) British Labor Party faces crisis at home Workers' Bookshelf Billions for battleships or homes for workers? Our Program: Banks curtail credit as loans hit peak (Page 5) Strength of American Trotskyism shown at SWP's 12th convention The Militant Army -- "Militant" election issue well received in L.A. Convention greetings to Trotskyists throughout world Workers' Forum -- suggests ways to aid miners -- studio striker likes "Militant" -- "Militant" a habit -- hopes for return of 8-page "Militant" Lines Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Thirty Years in the Steel Mill, by Theodore Kovalesky 10 percent boost in rent is threatened -- OPA officials wilting before demands of real estate barons N. J. CIO asks sliding scale of benefits CIO convention in session (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Jim Crow and the UN, by William E. Bohannon 4 maritime leaders expelled by Stalinists Women who build for the future, by Ruth Benson Christmas bazaars planned by ACEWR for European relief Flint SWP branch mourns George Hunter, by S. Dollinger On the Railroads -- Political Sleight of Hand, by Henry Adams Flint UAW Local 659 publishes articles opposing Red-baiting ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49. Dec. 7, 1946 (Page 1) Crying need is labor's unity in action now! an Editorial Attack on miners spurs drive against all labor -- Wall Street offensive aims to cripple union movement, by Art Preis CIO packing union set for strike action Ganging up on the miners (cartoon) "Liberal" bloc in Senate asks attack on labor "Obey or starve" is Washington's policy on food relief for 1947 Public hearing held in move to evict Detroit SWP local, by Kay O'Brien Ford Local 406 back miners Call for "greatest" demonstration St. Louis machinist demand monthly living-cost raises No compensation for steelworkers laid off in Ohio, by Harry Braverman Detroit auto workers back fighting miners, by E. Kennedy (Page 2) Two weaknesses in the CIO wage policy CIO anti-Red statement supported by Stalinists Court battles labor (photo) Attack on miners spurs drive against all labor (continued from Page 1) Any old stick to beat miners Powerful united labor pickets back Allis-Chalmers strikers 16 on trial for protesting police role in Phila. strike (Page 3) The situation in Poland -- resolution adopted unanimously by the International Executive Committee of the Fourth International, October 1946 Purges, police terror mount as Soviet crisis sharpens, by Larissa Reed British atrocities in Palestine (photo) Wages, Prices and Profits: The fake "spiral of wages and prices," by Warren Creel Trotskyists defend Marxist line in debate with Greek Stalinists Greek terror mounts as king jails thousands Belgian workers to protest price rise British Trotskyist faces trial for distributions to POW's Soviet collectives holding back grain, by John G. Wright 14 British soldiers face court-martial (Page 4) Who is to blame? A statistical trap Stalinist definition Mine owners' lies "But doctor, you can't cure . . . " (cartoon) Agents of imperialism in the labor movement Workers' Bookshelf Out in the cold Our Program: Federal Reserve Board shows trend to crisis (Page 5) Class struggle, not anti-labor legislation, plays decisive role, by Farrell Dobbs The Militant Army -- SWP delegates set goals for "Militant" subs Workers' Forum -- backs miners -- "which side are you on?" -- truck driver likes "Militant" -- a housewife's way to aid party work -- wants Hansen articles in pamphlet form -- "Which side are you on?" Tactics in fight to build independent Labor Party, by M. Stein Youth Activities Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 6) Before and After the Election, by Joseph Hansen Teachers strike shuts all schools in St. Paul, by Grace Carlson Grace Carlson on teachers' picket line (photo) The Negro Struggle: The most inspiring gathering, by William E. Bohannon Urge California CIO to support miners, fight anti-labor drive Which side are you on? by Ruth Benson Youngstown SWP fights delay on veterans' homes Vyshinsky branded by SWP as hangman of Bolsheviks Veterans' Problems: Record of SWP vets, by Alvin Royce ACEWR will fold festive carnival and bazaar in N. Y. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50. Dec. 14, 1946 (Page 1) Murray urges joint labor parley -- calls on all union leaders to resist anti-labor drive Anti-labor laws (cartoon) Mine strike shows urgent need for united action of all labor -- Lewis retreat due to failure of old methods, by Art Preis General strike set in Detroit to aid miners Oakland general strike halts cop scab-herding, by Robert Chester SWP's proposal to defend miners SWP opens national drive for $20,000 party fund The need of the hour, an Editorial (Page 2) Mine strike shows need for united labor action; Lewis's retreat reveals weakness of old methods (continued from Page 1) Trade Union Notes Bell local urges political answer Oakland general strike wins victory (photo) Oakland general strike forces agreement to end scab-herding (continued from Page 1) The democracy of Andrew Jackson "The miners are right!" Akron labor rallies support to mine union 13,000 pickets demonstrate in strike at Allis-Chalmers, by Bill Crane (Page 3) SWP convention pays tribute to martyrs, by James P. Cannon Wages, Prices and Profits -- inflationary effects of new printed money, by Warren Creel U.S. imperialists prop hated Franco regime, by Larissa Reed Wall Street backs Chiang in unleashing civil war New Greek partisan movement fights police-terror regime International Notes The coming crash Dutch-Indonesia pact withholds independence (Page 4) Help the SWP! Wyatt's resignation Hands off Greece! The CP line "My husband says . . . " (cartoon) Banker fears strike aids world socialism Workers' Bookshelf Fascist "tool owners" camouflage as "union" Our Program: (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- political editor learn's [sic] labor's side -- ex-CP member likes "the Militant" -- workers can't vote as they wish -- SWP vote in 1946 -- thinks "Militant" should cost more -- miners inspired this one SWP swings into action for fund of $20,000, by William F. Warde The Military Army -- three SWP branches top "Militant" goals St. Paul teachers picket school (photo) Youth Activities Akron high school students organize socialist youth club, by Milton Genecin St. Paul teachers strike shuts schools for 13th day, by Grace Carlson Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 6) More Innocent Victims, by Grace Carlson Probe whitewashes lynch-inciter Bilbo, by Ruth Benson Briggs local class debates sliding scale Testifies against Bilbo (photo) The Negro Struggle: A Filthy Smear of Negro Troops, by William E. Bohannon Miners tell "Militant" labor needs own party, by Harry Braverman National Guard Jim Crow too Military Expert Goes "Intelligent"! by Joseph Hansen Bristol City Hall orders poor to pay back relief 14 electrical workers free in Philadelphia strike trial, by Max Geldman Notes of a Seaman -- The "One After Another" Strike, by C. Thomas Calls for Labor Party and wage escalator clause ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51. Dec. 21, 1946 (Page 1) Flint workers move to set up a Labor Party -- Chevrolet Local 659 names 10-man committee to head drive to build party in Flint area, by Jack Rockwell CIO exposes profiteers as wage campaign opens -- shows 25% raise possible without increase in prices UN resolution on disarming solves nothing -- draft, arms production continued as usual How to meet the new Congress (cartoon) Rochester CIO seeks united labor action Wage raises cause prices [sic] increases? New Congress prepares to rush through laws to cripple labor United action needed! an Editorial Fourth International begins drive for 1,000 subscriptions Red-baiters dominate Mass. CIO convention, by S. Crabbe (Page 2) New opposition in Stalinist Party Trade Union Notes Why Labor cannot expect justice from the courts, by Joseph Hansen More violence against pickets (photo) CIO proves 25% pay rise is possible (continued from Page 1) Red-baiting resolution passed by Jersey CIO Los Angeles hires big hall to try pickets, by Al Lynn War's still on -- against labor! St. Louis strikers victimized ay AFL Teamsters Czar Tobin (Page 3) Wages, Prices and Profits -- Labor's defense - the sliding scale, by Warren Creel Workers' action to overthrow Franco is opposed by all U.N. spokesmen, by George Breitman Secret armament pact with Britain exposed Against Chiang Kai-shek (photo) U.S. still holds 96,000 troops in Philippines Occupied Germany -- a fools' paradise, by K. Manfred French police assault rally of colonial workers in Paris Correction on Polish resolution International Notes (Page 4) What road now? "Columbians, Inc." New threat Real courage "With all the malnutrition that's going around . . . " (cartoon) NAM wolves put on some sheep's clothing Workers' Bookshelf "Daily Worker" tries to cover up its tracks Our Program: "New leader" applauds company-minded letter (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- political refugees recognize "Militant" -- veteran's baby dies of starvation -- Phila. survey shows trend to third party -- want to correspond with young workers -- workers defend "Militant" distributor SWP branches report generous response in first week of $20,000 fund drive, by William F. Warde The Militant Army -- Conn. branch campaign gets off to good start Robert Zeich Scoreboard Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Pioneer Notes Three chapters of ACEWR raise $1,700 for relief Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- This Is Our Christmas Pay, by Theodore Kovalesky New York tenement collapses, 37 perish, by Evelyn Atwood Griffin leads in Youngstown Steel election Caused by greed (photo) The Negro Struggle -- the Record of the Courts, by William E. Bohannon The Common Cold, by Grace Carlson 1-door shack burns, family homeless again, by Winifred Nelson 2,000 Los Angeles homeless ousted from shabby hovels, by Al Lynn Chicken-coop home burns, baby dies, by Julie Miller Notes of a Seaman -- The Four-Watch System, by C. Thomas Hear Warren Creel on teachers' strike Assail official silence on 1943 murder of Carlo Tresca ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52. Dec. 28, 1946 (Page 1) CIO "Big Three" adopt demands for wage rises Truman wrecks housing program -- shortage gives impetus to drive to scuttle all controls on rent, by Ruth Benson Wolf at the door (cartoon) Supports crows for labor party in Flint area Wall Street speeds drive for anti-labor legislation Italian Trotskyist wins election to City Council UAW-CIO board appeals to AFL for joint action Labor Party, Red-baiting debated at convention of California CIO, by J. Blake Halt rent rises! -- statement of the Socialist Workers Party political committee (Page 2) Expulsions fail to end CP crisis Latest statistics reveal housing shortage worse, by Evelyn Atwood Bilbo call bribes he got "an old Southern custom," by Joseph Hansen Students support teachers (photo) Vets and unions act on housing in Youngstown, by Mark Farrell Fight Jim Crow at Seattle skating rink Ku Klux Klan death threats follow burning of vet's home Low-cost housing program scuttled by Pres. Truman Studio pickets in mass trials, by Al Lynn (Page 3) Action needed to defend labor's living standards, by M. Stein Not much peace or good will displayed by world capitalism Trotskyists in Greece hold 3rd debate with CP A year of colonial struggle (photo) Puerto Ricans protest U. S gag on Spanish Report on Trotskyists in Bolivia Spanish strikers show readiness to resist France Thousands of Germans thrown out of homes by U.S. Army International Notes (Page 4) Appeasement Wholly "military" Bilbo hearings Amnesty for COs "Dear, don't you think . . . " (cartoon) Deportation threatens 219 Indonesian seamen Workers' Bookshelf Potatoes to be dumped while people starve, by Barbara Bruce Our Program: Coal bin is "home" to family of ten (Page 5) Workers' Forum Socialist Workers Party Branches report activities in $20,000 emergency drive, by William F. Warde The Militant Army -- Brooklyn SWP chalks up success in sub-getting Scoreboard Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Constant child care problems are told by a working mother, by Mille Fredereci Pioneer Notes Youth Activities (Page 6) Story of a Steel Worker -- New Year's Day, 1947, by Theodore Kovalesky 1946 -- year of greatest American class battles, by George Breitman Labor solidarity won (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Truman Creates a Committee, by William E. Bohannon Hit the bricks (photo) Georgia burial (photo) Wallace -- a Dangerous Operator, by Joseph Hansen St. Paul teacher's strike solid in fourth week Akron transit union fights injunction move Notes of a Seaman -- Problems of Hours and Wages, by C. Thomas <<<<>>>> 1. Jan. 4, 1947 (Page 1) Real estate profiteers get 2 rent boosts, by Ruth Benson Poll shows labor firm in demand for pay rise -- workers are not impressed by Wall Street propaganda 30% pay rise feasible, CIO figures show -- committee cites increasing productivity Open the books! (cartoon) '46 price rise highest since First World War French drive aims at crushing Indo-China's fight for freedom Capitalists press for law against portal back pay Military Jim Crow challenged in court Meeting will protest eviction of 2,234 families in Harlem, by Milton Richardson SWP scored Paris police raid on Indo-China protest meeting Labor Party campaign gains more support in Flint area (Page 2) Opposition hits CP anti-socialism Trade Union Notes Curran brands Stalinist CMU as bar to unity, by C. Thomas Solidarity won for St. Paul teachers (photo) Most employers are opposed to escalator clause 11 boilermakers face expulsion; led fight for union democracy, by Dan Roberts Our Program: Teachers win St. Paul strike (Page 3) Unification announced by Trotskyist groups in Ceylon Indo-China massacre backed by Stalinists and socialists The lessons of the Nov. 10 elections in France and Italy -- resolution of the International Secretariat of the Fourth International RWP runs candidate for mayor of Toronto German workers in U.S. zone display militancy in strikes International Notes (Page 4) The new Congress Hands off Puerto Rico "Labor Monopoly" Revealing contrast "If only the workers would . . . " (cartoon) President Truman in the role of historian, by George Breitman Workers' Bookshelf Unravelling the secret of your electric bill, by Joseph Hansen Whitewashing "military justice" (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- veteran wants his bond cashed -- letter to Truman on amnesty for COs -- likes series on wages, prices, profits -- the government and the mine strike -- baby's death indicts capitalism -- blaming labor for capitalist Depressions -- wants "Militant" given to more workers now $2,430 chalked up in SWP fund drive; local hit 12 per cent of $20,000 goal, by William F. Warde The Militant Army -- Toledo branch elated as sub-drive scores rise Scoreboard Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Newspaper guild striker speaks at forum in Phila. Branches confident as FI sub campaign get underway [sic] Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Winter Descends on the World, by Theodore Kovalesky Generals spur drive to militarize youth -- War Department's pamphlet envisages a new slaughter Honor Tresca at two rallies on January 11 The Negro Struggle -- The Republican Promises, by William E. Bohannon Mourn Justus Ebert -- devoted labor fighter Police maul pickets A Scientific Blow at Jim Crow, by Grace Carlson Capitalist liberals set up new political organization Threat of bribery exposure slackens drive to oust Bilbo Notes of a Seaman -- The Committee for Maritime Unity, by C. Thomas ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Jan. 11, 1947 (Page 1) Chinese protest against U.S. Role -- demand end of intervention and withdrawal of troops Congress renews war on labor -- union-crippling bills placed at top of agenda Bills against lynch, polltax [sic] reintroduced Housing relief -- for congressmen The state of the union (cartoon) Trotskyist paper reported banned in Indo-China Compromise check Bilbo but he still gets full pay, by William E. Bohannon Plot to swindle workers out of back portal pay Detroit SWP wins victory in fight to keep headquarters Bill promises tax "relief" to rich Labor-haters praise president's message Lynch witness beaten in Georgia (Page 2) Joseph Curran hits Stalinists in maritime, by C. Thomas Trade Union Notes Flint SWP refutes Red-baiting slanders, by Jeanette Lane Dave Beck's strikebreaking edict rejected by Los Angeles clerks, by Harry Thompson Woodard hits Red-baiters in Buick local Evictions hit peak in New York City 61% raise won by teachers in St. Paul strike, by Grace Carlson Our Program: Crisis in Communist Party -- Answering a Crude Slander (Page 3) How revolutionary party should act in waging election campaigns French rules act to drown Indo-Chinese revolt in blood Indo-Chinese in France protest massacres Japanese workers protest (photo) The electoral policy of the French PCI Revolt spreads in ranks of British Labor Party International Notes Trotskyist Fines, scores English policy on POWs 4th International plans world congress (Page 4) Time to fight Open the books Truth about Greece Warning on rents "But don't you have any striped or dotted mink? . . . " Haymarket martyr's last letter to union Workers' Bookshelf Two signs of the U.S. policy on Germany Congressmen at Work -- Republican Leaders in Spotlight " -- Mexican government's striker (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- asks sliding scale for federal workers -- language no barrier to "the Militant" -- Mexican government's strikebreaking role -- eyewitness account of postwar Manila -- 40-cent dollars -- "to be or not to be" in world question Buffalo branch is first to complete quota in $20,000 national SWP fund campaign, by William F. Warde The Militant Army -- five SWP branches top "Militant" goals Scoreboard Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Milwaukee ACEWR bazaar nets $150 for relief, by Carol Andrews Youth Activities Chicago youth guard organized, by Bill Stone (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Letter From Lackawanna, by Theodore Kovalesky Evictions in Harlem fought by tenants, by Evelyn Atwood New York tenants lead housing fight (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Wolves in Sheeps' [sic] Clothing, by William E. Bohannon Housing shortage goes back to pre-war years, by John Fredericks Indo-China and Stalinism, by George Breitman SWP convention featured in January Fourth International Dunne analyzes labor's tasks at Twin City Forum Health and Welfare ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Jan. 18, 1947 (Page 1) Marshall choice reflects growth of officer caste -- Brass Hat placed in charge of State Dept. to emphasize military basis of foreign policy, by Joseph Hansen Truman asks billions for war preparations -- human needs ignored in budget proposals, by Art Preis Wall Street's diplomacy (cartoon) 80th Congress begins assault against labor -- aims bill to break backbone of unions Some contrasts in the budget Marshall's attitude to labor movement Chicago SWP nominates two for city elections, by Robert L. Birchman Green of AFL intervenes against strike in L. A., by Harry Thomspon [sic] Strike halts run of all but two French papers UAW local names 3 to run for City Council in Chicago Senators draft bill to demolish rent ceilings Toronto Trotskyist gets 3,201 votes for mayor (Page 2) Conflict with Stalinist clique rocks NMU council; Curran threatens to carry fight to union ranks, by C. Thomas Trade Union Notes NMU aids guild strikers (photo) Harlem tenants insist city provide housing Out-of-work new dealers start 2 rival political organizations Sliding scale works in Sweden SWP launches new branch in Brooklyn, by Frank Marcazzo Our Program: Goodrich local says tax rich, not the poor CIO veterans of New Jersey hit rent rises (Page 3) Slogans and perspectives of the revolutionary vanguard in Spain -- resolution of the international executive committee of the Fourth International, adopted October 1946 Japanese women win strike (photo) Troops used against London drivers strike Belgian labor shows militancy at convention A letter of resignation from the C.P. Correction Brockway quits ILP in England International Notes Crook's agreement (Page 4) Marshall appointment Blow to democracy Victory in Detroit For labor unity "I'm sure if YOU were named . . . " (cartoon) "Economic report of the president," by Art Preis Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work -- Wall Street's Washington Lobby The payments due you under Social Security, by Joseph Hansen (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- asks for pledges against rent rises -- shows the gimmick in tax proposals -- why laundry workers need minimum wage -- augments police, cuts fire protection One-quarter of quota contributed to date in $20,000 national SWP fund campaign, by William F. Warde The Militant Army -- Seattle SWP tops list for week's sub-getting Youth Activities Scoreboard Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Buffalo raises $170 for relief, by Marie Crandall 134 subs in first 3 weeks of "Fourth International" drive (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Man of God, by Theodore Kovalesky Leninism means: break with Communist Party! -- an appeal to the members of the Communist Party, by the Editors The Negro Struggle -- the Purpose of Red-baiting, by William E. Bohannon Lenin, Liebknecht and Luxemburg (illustration) A Dangerous Weapon, by Grace Carlson Notes From the News "Private industry" and the housing crisis, by John Fredericks ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Jan. 25, 1947 (Page 1) A call to action! No retreat! Defend labor's rights! by M. Stein Wake up! (cartoon) 100 anti-labor bills in Congress -- union-smashing laws rushed into hearings, by Joseph Hansen Chicago SWP candidate files nominating petitions, by Robert L. Birchman Sentiment grows for pay raises, poll reveals Flint labor party movement develops despite obstacles Oakland unions call for united political action, by Ed Davis Stalinists block vote by NMU rank-and-file How your union is threatened Trotskyists elected in Bolivia and Ceylon (Page 2) Proposal for mass march on the state capitol made to delegates at Michigan EPC conference Trade Union Notes Birds of a feather (photo) Robert A. Taft -- kingpin of GOP Senate machine L.A. food clerks win strike despite Tobin-Green perfidy Flint movement for labor party shows progress (continued from Page 1) Crisis in Communist Party -- dissidents hit election policy Our Program: Union activities bring jail term for CIO leader (Page 3) What Zionist groups are doing in Palestine, by T. Cliff British strikers jeer at troops (photo) "Socialists" offer deal to Spanish generals Bulletin London strikers return as government pledges action Slogans and perspectives of the revolutionary vanguard in Spain -- resolution of the International Executive Committee of the Fourth International, adopted October 1946 German worker sends thanks to ACEWR 14,000 Antwerp dockers on strike Cold intensifies misery, halts plants in Germany International Notes (Page 4) End secret diplomacy The ranks must act Warning in Georgia "Sanctity" of courts "Oh dear -- if the workers . . . " (cartoon) Food company heads gloomy about future, by John G. Wright Workers' Bookshelf Some doubts on the Army-Navy "merger," by George Breitman Congressmen at Work -- lobbyists on union pay rolls (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- "safety-conscious" after death! -- scarce jobs a sign of coming Depression -- scores imperialism in Indo-China -- for government aid to worthy causes -- Gen. Marshall and Army Jim Crow St. Louis joins Buffalo by reaching 100% in $20,000 national SWP fund campaign, by William F. Warde The Militant Army -- persistent sub-getters boost score for Phila. Youth Activities Scoreboard Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Pioneer Notes Philadelphia union leaders address militant labor forum, by George Clement (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- "Man the Whole World Envies" -- by Theodore Kovalesky Harlem's firetrap tenements of death -- fear haunts every household as eight more die in flames, by George Clarke Homeless veterans camp in park (photo) The Negro Struggle -- A Letter to Truman's Committee, by William E. Bohannon Veterans' Problems -- Caught Short on the Campus, by Alvin Berman Notes From the News Government does little in housing crisis, by John Fredericks ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Feb. 1, 1947 (Page 1) Bolivians elect 4 Trotskyists to parliament -- "proletarian united front" makes impressive showing in first contest for public office, by Juan Valverde Senate speeds hearing on anti-labor measures -- House Republicans prepare omnibus union-busting bill, by Joseph Hansen Chicago labor united against Congress attack, by Robert L. Birchman Anti-labor laws (cartoon) SWP asks to speak at Senate hearing Why Stalinists refused to picket French consulate "Get out of Indo-China!" cry pickets at consulate New rent order chops huge holes in ceilings; CIO issues warning Labor must fight! an Editorial SWP names 2 candidates in Los Angeles elections, by Dave Dreiser (Page 2) Philadelphia SWP issues emergency call to labor to fight city's proposed transit fare increases, by Max Goldman Hands off Indo-China! (photo) Ball -- "good right arm" of Senate labor-haters Trade Union Notes Meat trust's profits anger packing workers, by M. Limton Oakland SWP urges labor candidates California SWP recorded gains in elections, by Al Lynn Auto locals push campaign to build Flint labor party Our Program: Labor candidates discussed by Los Angeles CIO unions, by Al Lynn (Page 3) How Stalinism tramples on Lenin's work, by M. Stein Belgium's biggest postwar strike won by 14,000 dock workers, by H. Vallin Four Bolivian Trotskyists win election to parliament (continued from Page 1) What ACEWR means for gaunt European workers, by Margaret Worth International Notes Strikes in Spain are spreading (Page 4) Aid the SWP fund Class government The war crooks Student of Hitler "I don't care what it costs . . . " (cartoon) When a Negro was Mississippi's senator Democratic procedure and the Bilbo fight, by George Breitman Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work -- Streamlining Didn't Last Long (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- rat hordes menace Akron families -- first SWP meeting in Bedford-Stuyvesant -- Belgian reader wants U.S. correspondent -- New York and Boston lead banner week of $20,000 national SWP fund campaign, by William F. Warde The Militant Army -- Flint SWP branch plan two-month campaign Crimes against youth discussed at Philadelphia Militant forum Film shown at Lenin meeting in Youngstown Scoreboard Youth Activities Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Five SWP branches reach half-way mark in "Fourth International" sub campaign (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Dagwood and His Boss, by Theodore Kovalesky Fire deaths rouse tenants in Chicago, by Robert L. Birchman Where 4 children died (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Political Solutions Required, by Henry Robinson 12,000,000 workers in dire need of homes, by John Fredericks "The Golden Door," by Grace Carlson Meet the Chicago SWP candidates Notes From the News 150 Detroit project residents protest threatened evictions ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Feb. 8, 1947 (Page 1) Protests assault on PCI Pleading instead of fighting (cartoon) Union chiefs push "appeasement" -- bow to Big Business demands; fail to fight anti-labor laws SWP rally opens Chicago campaign, by Robert L. Birchman Rent gougers push drive for 15 per cent increase Paper monopoly endangers free labor press N. Y. SWP asks to be heard on election laws Chicago CIO supports 3 labor candidates, by Eugene Varlin Rubber workers to press demand for 26-cent raise, by Joseph Andrews Anti-labor law timetable stepped up by Senator Taft, by Joseph Hansen Sen. Ball hurls new anti-labor knife (Page 2) Briggs auto local militants fight against inclusion of Reutherite Red-baiting plank in caucus program "Daily Worker" slanders steel union militants New York teachers picket Smith -- Prudential life's congressional watchdog Rubber workers to press demand for 26-cent raise (continued from Page 1) Crisis in Communist Party -- Line of CP Dissidents on War Our Program: Events driving U.S. toward revolution (Page 3) Lenin's method, party, program important for workers of U.S., by M. Stein First general strike in Japan broken by MacArthur's order Italian strikers march (photo) Poll reveals most Japanese are opposed to Yoshida government Drivers' strike heralds upsurge of British labor, by J. Deane Paris printers end strike aided by Trotskyists International Notes Marxist attitude to civil war in Poland (Page 4) AFL unity proposal "Withdrawal" in China Tax "relief" Encouraging signs "Why the fuss about . . . " (cartoon) Hand-picked committee on youth consciption Workers' Bookshelf Capitalist propaganda in AFL monthly organ Congressmen at Work -- Cash Payment on Terminal Bonds (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- likes articles exposing Congress -- exposes capitalist press on fascism -- wake up in a hurry "Hand in glove" (cartoon) Youngstown joins 100 per centers; total hits 45% SWP $20,000 fund campaign, by William F. Warde The Militant Army -- socialist competition steps up sub-getting Scoreboard Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party St. Paul SWP exposes bosses' man, labor-baiter Youth Activities Akron tenants demand war on rats in federal housing, by Milton Genecia (Page 6) When Housewives Dream, by Grace Carlson Bosses invent new lies against wage increases, by Art Preis New York tenants picket mayor The Negro Struggle -- The Kind of Action We Need, by William E. Bohannon Stalinists try to sow division in NMU tanks, by C. Thomas On the Railroads -- Can You Spare a Billion? by Henry Adams A program to meet the crisis in housing, by John Fredericks Notes From the News Arne Swabeck analyses housing shortage ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Feb. 15, 1947 (Page 1) Judge reverses original ruling on portal claim -- Supreme Court provided legal technicality for dismissing back-pay suits as "trifles" Sliding scale protects oil workers' real wage -- Sinclair men get automatic cost-of-living boost in pay, by Art Preis New York SWP hits move for 10-cent fare Robber yelling "thief" (cartoon) Stalinists forced to dissolve fake maritime "unity" body, by C. Thomas Monopolists hurl venom at labor in hearing on anti-union bills Oil workers vote on Western strike SWP candidates speak in Chicago broadcast, by Robert L. Birchman Truman and Congress cooking up deal to put through rent boost Rubber workers urge Labor Party in Akron Trotskyist candidate on Chicago ballot (Page 2) Senator Ball admits aim of his anti-labor bills is to give bosses "the right to beak a strike" Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis Chicago joint labor committee (photo) Oakland strikers enter 4th month Briggs Local 12 calls for united action to win FEPC in Michigan Railroad clippings, by Henry Adams Our Program: Crisis in Communist Party -- Aims of Dissident Leaders (Page 3) Leon Sedov 1906-1938 Burmese hit deal in London, want full independence now, by Robert L. Birchman Protest Yoshida rule (photo) Crisis in the Spanish government-in-exile, by Pedro French authorities violate pledge to hold Cochin China referendum After Poland's elections, by N. Henri International Notes Viet Namese have "remarkable army" (Page 4) Words vs. Actions What price capitalism Negro history week Not Trotskyists "Just think . . . " More local unions join in united labor action Workers' Bookshelf Paper monopoly threat to the free press Congressmen at Work -- Congressional Brain Service Wiley emergency plan for third world war (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- greetings from Trieste -- likes Militant and trial pamphlets -- Minneapolis worker tells off Senator Ball, "The Bosses' Man" -- student of Marx asks questions Half-way mark passed by branches in $20,000 national SWP campaign, by William F. Warde The Militant Army -- nine SWP branches top "Militant" goals Scoreboard Bronx SWP backs protest against Jim Crow movie Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Pioneer Notes Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Letter to a MILITANT Reader, by Theodore Kovalesky N.Y. bankers push subway fare steal, by Joseph Hansen New pamphlet by Cannon out in march Picket for rent control (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Jim Crow in the Capital, by Joe Morgan San Pedro police brutally beat, jail innocent Negro, by Louis Kisner Cold Water Flat Available, by Joseph Hansen Local 212 hits new witch hunt in Michigan Detroit cops force way into home, beat Negro, by R. Young Notes From the News Bartell's speech at rally Homer Lewis talk on housing ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Feb. 22, 1947 (Page 1) Harsh weather hastens British economic crisis -- worn-out industrial plant shut down as government tries to patch up capitalism, by John Saunders White, Negro unionists in Southern mass march -- united labor demonstration at Tennessee state capital, by Art Preis A "minor" operation (cartoon) Rubber union rejects "Big 4" contract stall -- URW policy committee calls for strike vote Minneapolis union secures escalator clause Chicago SWP candidate demands housing action from government Oil walkout postponed after 22-cent offer National conference seeks consolidation of enginemen South Carolin Negro murdered by lynch gang U.S. Steel pact on inequities stirs criticism, by Harry Braverman Landlords handed "hardship relief" "Caution" talk screens deadly anti-labor drive (Page 2) N. Y. subway riders win round in battle to save 5-cent fare from assault of real estate interest, by Joseph Hansen Trade Union Notes Winter eviction (photo) Vandenberg -- anti-labor Senate Gavel-wielder Rubber union rejects "Big 4" contract stall (continued from Page 1) A Philadelphia story -- the career of J. David Stern: from liberal to Red-baiter Our Progress: National conference demands consolidation of enginemen (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Slanderous attack on L. Trotsky printed in Trygve lie biography 10,000 workers attend rally called by Ceylon Trotskyists, by Robert Gunawardena Left wingers quit CP in Germany Demonstration in Athens (photo) Harsh weather hastens British economic crisis (continued from Page 1) Marxist literature in German wanted French cabinet shaken by new wage struggles -- workers tart action to secure raises to offset price jumps International Notes CP prints scab paper to fight union on strike Police raid offices of India Stalinists Correction (Page 4) In "critical condition" Sliding scale pays off A bubble bursts Stop the lynchers! "Of course we're a hardship case. . . . "(cartoon) Signs of saturation in retail market, by John G. Wright Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work -- the Score Up to Now Few who own American want to hang on, by Jeff Thorne (Page 5) Workers' Forum New York sets pace for rest of country in $20,000 SWP national fund campaign, by William F. Warde The Militant Army -- Flint and Connecticut tie for week's subs Scoreboard Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Youth Activities Paper monopoly hits free press, CIO says F. I. sub drive speeded for remaining month (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- What Can a Man Do? by Theodore Kovalesky School crisis imperils free public education, by Art Preis Joint AFL, CIO picket line (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Nothing Wrong They Can Fix, by William E. Bohannon N. Y. anti-labor election bills attacked by Clarke Chicago labor candidates wage strong campaign "Feminine Delinquency," by Grace Carlson SWP candidate defends Negro beaten by cops SWP and CP picket meeting of Senator Ball, by Milton Genecin Cleveland union forces hearing in gas breakdown, industry tieup, byBill Foley Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. March 1, 1947 (Page 1) British workers set up councils to meet crisis, by J. Kelly Biggest school strike begins in Buffalo -- hard-pressed teachers unite on picket lines Loading up the hopper (cartoon) AFL, CIO protest anti-labor bills -- congressmen bait politically-weak labor spokesmen Wall Street pushes drive to Prussianize the youth Portal-to-portal bills knife Fair Labor Act British offer postpones Indian self-government, by Joseph Hansen Oil workers win 20-cent increase SWP candidate on the ballot in Los Angeles OPA speeds up rent boosts before its final breakdown Speculators, profiteers force prices skyward (Page 2) A program for labor unity, by Art Preis Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis New York Governor Dewey bars housing marchers (photo) Dewey order troopers to bar delegation on rent and housing, by Eugene Shays Our Program: Reactionary role of the ACTU (Page 3) Both imperialists and Stalinists oppose united socialist Europe Defenseless unionists brutally shot down by Trinidad police "Europe's economic unification is a life-and-death question" Effects of British coal crisis (photo) Calcutta general strike against repressive law Growing danger of deal with Spanish militarists International Notes Workers council organized in Britain to defend labor (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Who was right about the war? "Oh, goodness! Look at all those rats . . . " (cartoon) Lilienthal case shows witch hunters at work Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work -- Butler of Butler-Welch Grain How "Mr. John Rich" chisels on his taxes Two new bills in Senate to halt deportation of Indonesians (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- an appeal for aid to Trinidad strikers -- a telling letter on Ohio gas shortage -- UAW-CIO Local 776 holds out for victory -- replies to letter by "P.M. of Vermont" San Diego is first West Coast branch to hit 100% in national fund campaign, by William F. Warde The Militant Army -- new Lynn SWP branch sets record in renewals Scoreboard Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Not for Us! by Theodore Kovalesky White terrorist fire bullets at Negro home, by Robert L. Birchman Detroit teachers vote strike (photo) "The Vitamin Craze," by Grace Carlson Socialist Workers Party backs seven labor candidates in L.A. GM Fleetwood workers victimized by company Veterans' Problems -- Make Wall Street Pay for Bonus, by Alvin Royce SWP in Detroit pays tribute to Negro leader, by Mary Baker Mahoning Valley vets demand low-rent homes, by Harry Braverman Notes From the News Detroit east side delegates plan drive for state FEPC ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. March 8, 1947 (Page 1) Stalin's guilt in Trotsky murder bared by ex-Daily Worker editor -- Budenz discloses details of how 1940 assassination was prepared -- implicated leaders of Communist Party in GPU conspiracy, by John G. Wright Why Stalinism uses terror in labor's ranks, an Editorial Guilty! (cartoon) How Stalin's GPU gang organized slaying of Trotsky in Mexico, by Joseph Hansen Collapse of Stalin's frame-up structure (Page 2) AFL leaders use issue of organic unity to block immediate joint action with CIO on anti-labor bills Twin Cities net $250 for relief in Europe States push anti-labor laws (graphic) Detroit FEPC parley urges demonstration $270 netted in Tri-City Pennsylvania bazaar Why union bureaucrats weaken labor's defense of its rights V.R. Dunne hits ball as tool of capitalists Seattle boilermakers local fights for union democracy Our Program: SWP supports Negro candidate in Santa Monica San Francisco to hold dinner (Page 3) Budenz exposes Stalin's guilt in Trotsky murder (continued from Page 1) GPU hand in "great conspiracy" shown by its version of slaying Louis Budenz -- the career of a Trotskyist, by Art Preis How GPU gangsters organized killing of Trotsky in Mexico (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Stalinist terror (continued from Page 1) End of conscription? "Wait and See" Teacher strikes "I love to work with my hands . . . " What "Big Four" will discuss in Moscow Workers' Bookshelf U.S. grab in Pacific OK'd by Stalinists Congressmen at Work -- Cancer Can Wait (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- wants campaign to force taxes down -- build a new world, says Detroit reader -- hits lack of letters in "Workers Forum" -- gives up medicine for Marxist politics -- Flint sub-getter hells how she does it -- points out lesson of last election -- Pittsburgh landlords anticipate rent boost -- Red-baiting spreading into the schools SWP national fund campaign reaches 71%; drive must be speeded up in next 2 weeks, by William F. Warde The Militant Army -- Militant dinner social held in San Francisco Scoreboard Better housing conditions demanded by Bronx tenants Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party SWP branches prepare for final stage of drive to get "Fourth International" subs Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Story of Margaret McNett, by Theodore Kovalesky Washington agrees to save Greek king Buffalo teachers strike wins salary increases, by Libby Jones The Negro Struggle -- the South is Catching Up, by William E. Bohannon Labor political weakness shown in Chicago municipal elections First Chicago SWP candidate gets 113 votes, by Robert L. Birchman "Advice" on making ends meet, by Grace Carlson Tenants organize for action to halt evictions in Detroit Newark CIO stewards map action program All-white Louisiana jury acquits 5 identified lynch mob killers Notes From the Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. March 15, 1947 (Page 1) "Daily Worker" silent about GPU exposure -- Communist Party mum following disclosure by Budenz of how Stalin murdered Trotsky Supreme Court upholds judicial strikebreaking -- mine rulings give courts deadly new anti-strike weapon, by Art Preis Soaring prices hit 27-year record high -- escalator contracts offer best protection Wall Street's verdict (cartoon) Millions of low-income tenants threatened with 15% rent boost Monarchists in Greece hail Wall Street's aid Lewis support of court helped disarm miners How to answer court's ruling, an Editorial (Page 2) Planned economy vs. capitalist chaos, by Joseph Hansen Judicial strikebreaking upheld by Supreme Court in mine case (continued from Page 1) AFL seafarers join CIO pickets GM demands drafted at Detroit UAW parley Our Program: Chicago jury scores owners of firetraps What the Nathan report reveals (Page 3) Why the GPU ordered Budenz to keep silent in Reiss murder Upsurge in Asia poses big threat to world imperialism Effects of martial law in Palestine (photo) Zionism analyzed French workers continued struggle for higher wages, by N. Henri International Notes What I saw in Korea under American rule, by Bill Morgan Three articles on Latin America in March "Fourth International" (Page 4) Black-robe tactics By-passing the UN UMT gains steam Bittner's testimony "Of course the food here is abominable . . . " American policy in occupied countries, by A. Codin Workers' Bookshelf Union paper warns of danger in witch hunts Unloading frozen garbage, by Joseph Hansen (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- school lunch prices raised in Detroit -- congratulates Philadelphia S.W.P. -- appreciates address in Lenin's memory -- no confidence in capitalist future -- Stalinists frantic at Budenz's exposure -- asks for exposure of drug trust profits -- Stalinists decide to read "Militant" SWP national fund drive reaches $15,895 with one week to go before the deadline, by William F. Warde The Militant Army -- three SWP branches top "Militant" goals Scoreboard Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party 59% of quota achieved in "Fourth International" drive Youth Activities Boston ACEWR chapter nets $225 in successful dinner (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Man Who Has Some Land, by Theodore Kovalesky Upsets mark elections in Flint auto unions, by Jerry Kirk Illustrations from "The Vanishing Paycheck" (illustrations) The Negro Struggle -- Ready to Storm New Heights, by William E. Bohannon Florence Ward Dec. 24, 1915 - - Mar. 6, 1947 Veterans' Problems -- the Essence of the "Problem," by Alvin Royce Campaign for Kisner rolls ahead in L.A. Supreme Court edict denounced by Flint union Industrial explosion kills 15 in L.A. residential district Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. March 22, 1947 (Page 1) Ask grand jury to investigate Trotsky murder -- delegation demands probe of Stalin's agents who plotted assassination in New York City Wall Street's helping hand (cartoon) Truman's foreign policy speeds war moves against Soviet Union -- wants to bolster rule of dictators in Greece, Turkey Congress is cautious on Truman plan A program of action to halt the war drive, an Editorial New anti-Red bills imperil civil rights Anti-labor offensive linked to war drive Joint statement on unification of the SWP and WP (Page 2) UAW Briggs Local 212 urges mass rally to start defense against anti-labor drive Veteran protest in Washington (photo) Seattle boilermakers win restraining order Ohio Trotskyists set up state-wide organization Maritime unions agree on joint defense action SWP forum in Flint hears NAACP leader Three labor candidates to run in Flint election, by Douglas Snyder Our Program: Ask grand jury probe in murder of Trotsky (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) The truth about Turkey and Greece, by George Lavan Which side are you on? (cartoon) Truman foreign policy speeds moves to war (continued from Page 1) Stalinists find "bitter taste" in Truman's sabre-rattling, by Joseph Hansen U.S. imperialism climaxes series of Greek moves (Page 4) Defend labor month The "Truman Doctrine" A real success! Anti-"Red" laws "I never COULD see why . . . " (cartoon) Dictatorships hail Truman's new Axis Workers' Bookshelf Mass of state laws menace labor unions Congressmen at Work -- "A Declaration of War" (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- wishes Negroes could win rights -- suggests song on Labor Party -- send financial aid to Trinidad strikers -- praises "Militant" for exposing Stalin -- reports success in Conn. sub drive -- lauds Robeson as great artist -- urges action to lick the anti-Labor drive SWP national fund reaches 97% of total in final week of campaign for $20,000, by William F. Warde Youth Activities Scoreboard Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Campaign forces bread co. to hire Negroes in Chicago, by Robert L. Birchman (Page 6) An Item Truman Left Out, by Joseph Hansen Detroit tenants demand city freeze all rents CIO pickets defy arrests (photo) Trotskyists commemorate revolt of Royal India Navy Rubber union sets deadline for strike against "Big 4," by Milton Genecin The Negro Struggle -- Greece and the Negroes, by William E. Bohannon The Drive Toward War, by George Breitman Chicago SWP plans wind-up election rally Meet the SWP candidate Notes From the News Urge Mass. CIO to set up joint action committee ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. March 29, 1947 (Page 1) Stalinist press still silent on Trotsky murder -- "Worker" article suppresses all mention of Budenz's evidence that Stalin is guilty, by Evelyn Atwood New war moves bring blows at civil rights -- Truman edict means new witch-hunts, by Art Preis Piling on the load (cartoon) Congress worried by lack of support for Truman Plan, by George Breitman Still going where "they damn please" Senate and House vote to knife wage-hour law Red-baiting disrupts maritime joint action Korea -- the next step Hits Michigan ballot restriction bill (Page 2) Stalinist press leads reactionary attack against sliding scale contract of CIO oil workers union Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis Police against picket (photo) J. A. Sullivan deserts Stalinists in Canada Truman's war moves bring attacks on civil liberties (continued from Page 1) Park Drop Forge men continue brave fight, by Bob Kingsley Our Program: (Page 3) Three main obstacles to Wall Street's war plans, by George Breitman Hearings in Congress open on Truman's plan Truman doctrine testimony (photo) Withdraw the occupation troops! Manifesto of the Austrian Trotskyists French Stalinists back war against Indo-China Wallace sees another war in Truman's foreign policy, by Joseph Hansen International Notes Truman on "non-intervention" (Page 4) Ruth Fischer and the Stalinists, by James P. Cannon Help the German workers "Of course you'll have to take . . ." (Cartoon) Chiang massacres Formosan people Movie Review Stalin's policies aid Soviet Union's enemies Congressmen at Work -- Truman Doctrine Means War (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- wants Mexican gov't to extradite Budenz -- stopped by sentence in Budenz review -- explanation by Art Preis -- raw deal for vets in garment industry -- pickets press fight against Jim Crow U.S. capitalism heading toward new crisis which cannot be averted, says economist, by Paul Schapiro The Militant Army -- Connecticut winds up with banners flying Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party 790 new readers gained at close of FI sub drive Late contributors augment total of SWP fund campaign Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Speaking of Operations, by Theodore Kovalesky Flint progressives win in Chevrolet elections, by Sol Dellinger Unionization firm in Panama Canal (photo) Local 659's new president issues statement on policy The Negro Struggle -- Marshall Defines Democracy, by William E. Bohannon Bartell hits war plans in address over radio Number One Killer, by Grace Carlson New Jersey SWP runs candidates for convention Merger of relief committees will aid needy Europeans Notes From the News SWP calls for labor unity against Red-baiting in L.A. Santa Monica City Council vote shows Carter, Mireles strength, by J. Hawkins ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. April 5, 1947 (Page 1) Brewster links Middle East oil with war move, by Joseph Hansen The Truman Doctrine (cartoon) End the mine murders! an Editorial Mine stoppage mourns 111 dead -- government failed to enforce safety code at Centralia Greek monarchy continued terror against workers, by Jean Paul Martin Liberals back Pepper-Taylor bill as "alternative" to Truman Plan Survey shows people oppose Truman Plan 120,000 German workers protest hunger under Allies Waiting for the rescue squads to bring up the miners' bodies, by George Lavan (Page 2) Centralia miners worked under sentence of death for more than one year, appeals for action show, by George Lavan Briggs meeting scores cliquism Body of one of the 111 dead miners (photo) Mine operators paid Republicans to "forget" code Bay Area SWP hits Red drive Mine stoppage mourns 111 dead at Centralia (continued from Page 1) Our Program: Cavalcade of California vets demands state build homes Strength of minority shown in Los Angeles area voting (Page 3) The correct way to fight Stalinism -- full text of statement sent by Ruth Fischer, by James P. Cannon Liberals back Pepper-Taylor bill as "alternative" to Truman Plan (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) The "loyalty" decree Defend civil liberties Two more crimes Truman and the UN "Don't you just love this . . . " (cartoon) MacArthur prepares more anti-labor edicts Workers' Bookshelf Full freedom not won in Dutch-Indonesia Pact Congressmen at Work -- Righting a Great Injustice 10,000 slain for asking self-rule in Formosa (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- holds gov't violates Clayton anti-trust act -- holds over-population is cause of misery -- thinks Lenin would like "Militant" edit -- rain fails to stop Phila. distribution -- considers heckling with frozen peas -- campus Red-baiting impression corrected -- salutes "Militant" for courage, honesty Diplomatic haggling at Moscow conference forces more secret Allied deals into open, by Joseph Hansen The Militant Army -- Pittsburgh's success in six-week sub drive Youth Activities Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party ACEWR asks for donations of food, clothing, cigarettes (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Dream They Gave Us, by Theodore Kovalesky Weak FEPC legislation introduced in Congress, by William E. Bohannon Grief-stricken widow of miner (photo) The Threat of Germ Warfare, by Grace Carlson Rubber workers union gets wage settlement, by Milton Genecia Apprehension in Wall Street, by John G. Wright Minnesota legislature forced to retreat on anti-Red bill Issue in the New Jersey constitutional convention, by Alan Kohlman Notes From the News "Surprises" listed for World War III ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. April 12, 1947 (Page 1) Telephone system shut down in first nation-wide strike, by Alan Kohlman Murder for profit! (cartoon) Miners and phone workers fight in defense of labor's standards -- memorial for dead extends into battle for safer mines N. J. telephone workers defy state seizure Steel union strike possible in May Dollars for Greece part of "oil grab" Senate foreign committee backs first step of Truman war policy Shutdown of 518 mines confirms Krug's guilt, by George Lavan Accepting the challenge of the AT & T empire Indo-Chinese send thanks for help in their struggle (Page 2) Why the Truman "doctrine" will come to grief Three demands raised on mine safety issue, by George Lavan Accuses mine owners and state (photo) Mine owners know "little or nothing" Closing of 518 mines confirms Krug's guilt (continued from Page 1) Our Program: First nation-wide telephone strike ties up switchboards (continued from Page 1) The potentiality of physical harm (Page 3) Franco makes open bid for deal with monarchy British atrocities in Palestine American Stalinism and anti-Stalinism -- 2. Communist Party and the Red-baiters, by James P. Cannon Greek monarchy a "difficult client" declares Krock Washington "explains" United Nations by-pass, by Joseph Hansen International Notes Senate committee backs Truman war moves (Page 4) Build a Labor Party! The real power Stalinists and Rome Get out of China! "But of course you'll . . . " (cartoon) Bigger army sought to enforce Truman Plan Workers' Bookshelf Easter sales flop alarms retail trade Congressmen at Work -- A Congresswoman Buys Groceries (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- opposes cutting down population -- how the workers in my shop reacted to recruiting blurb -- why I decided to join the SWP -- explains why Robeson supports Stalinism Government to blame for mine dangers, Lawrence miners tell "Militant" reporters, by Eloise Gordon and Justine Lang The rising cost of living (graphic) The Militant Army -- March sub total highest since September How miners turn out for John Mitchell Day, by Eloise Gordon Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- A Great Many Centralias, by Theodore Kovalesky SWP candidate in L.A. gets 4 percent of vote Monopolists fear victory of labor in Flint election Telephone girls vote strike! (Photo) The Negro Struggle -- the Aim of the Red-Baiters, by William E. Bohannon NMU verdict on stack deals blow to Stalinism, by C. Thomas The new Clare Luce, by Grace Carlson Oakland workers rally against anti-labor bills, by Ed Davis Labor's rights involved in N. J. Constitution revision, by Alan Kohlman Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. April 19, 1947 (Page 1) 9 more miners die in explosion at Exeter, Penn. -- failure of owners to provide oxygen masks delays rescue crews in gas-filled workings, by George Lavan Phone strikers battle slave labor law in N. J. -- force federal court order halting state enforcement (Cartoon -- untitled) NFTW rejects Schwellenbach's arbitration plan Dunne to file for mayor of Minneapolis Their strike too Expropriate the telephone trust, an Editorial Sidelights on the anti-labor plot What they say about N. J. law Value of escalator contract proved by union experience An unholy conspiracy against the phone strike, by Alan Kohlman (Page 2) Heroic women teach lesson to all of labor, by George Breitman Why President Mary Hanscom is not afraid to go to jail Phone strikers tell off scab Click heels tap out "Solidarity" on phone operators' picket line, by Mary Steele Monopoly and plunder: the Story of AT& T, by Dorothy Lessing Our Program: "Until our entire membership has been locked up" (Page 3) American Stalinism and anti-Stalinism -- 3. Why and how the Communist Party degenerated -- James P. Cannon Survivors of mine explosion tell story to "The Militant," by George Lavan Picket signs demand living wage (photo) Flint Labor Party committee scores success in election, by Sol Dollinger Mine explosion kills 9 more in year's 2nd big disaster (continued from Page 1) U. S. mines most dangerous Meaning of the Truman Doctrine (Page 4) "Criminals" The Workers' Mood The price spiral A sample poll American Gestapo "Imagine! I had to fly all this way . . . " (cartoon) War Dept. considering factory military units Workers' Bookshelf Truman plan sets off all-out war in Greece Congressmen at Work -- Blueprint for World War III (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- public opinion and the telephone strike -- Louis Kisner's vote in Los Angeles -- Trinidad prisoners send thanks for aid -- describes conditions in Pennsylvania mines -- favors compulsory military training -- the real power SWP candidate for mayor of Chicago hits vote fraud against minor political parties, by Hayden Perry The Militant Army -- "Icebreakers" leading in Milwaukee campaign Gains recorded in New York SWP city-wide convention Youth Activities Tragedy of Jews part of world crisis Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party New York unionists sponsor FEPC dance (Page 6) Notebook of an Agitator -- A Letter to Elizabeth Strike of 100,000 protests jailing of Trotskyist in India, by V. Karalasingham Violence against Negro people flares in Flint, by Henry Robinson New Jersey cops aid strikebreakers (photo) The Negro Struggle -- the Negro Worker's New Status, by Larry Carter Five labor candidates elected in So. St. Paul Detroit union to hold rally against anti-labor drive 6,000 Akron workers lead new strike wave, by Milton Genecia State ownership of utilities urged for N.J. Constitution, by Alan Kohlman A Case of Political Escapism, by George Breitman Aid Indo-Chinese through boycott of French ships "A little too radical" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. April 26, 1947 (Page 1) Workers' world -- or none! (cartoon) Big rallies hit anti-labor bills -- roar of protest over passage of Hartley measure Phone strikers standing firm in third week, by Alan Kohlman Picket AT & T meeting (photo) For a nation-wide 24-hour stoppage, an Editorial May Day manifesto of the Socialist Workers Party Detroit workers respond to call for mass rally 15 cents an hour granted in new wage agreements (Page 2) Socialist Workers Party May Day manifesto (continued from Page 1) Our Program: (Page 3) American Stalinism and anti-Stalinism -- 4. The crimes and betrayals of American Stalinism, by James P. Cannon Survivor of concentration camp kidnapped by GPU in Austria Search for dead in Texas (photo) How Hartley bill puts knife at American labor's throat Phone workers firm in third week of strike (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) "Peacemongering" Distorting a poll "Neutrality" revision Red-baiter in action Murder in Palestine "With this omnibus labor bill . . . " (cartoon) May Day's origin here in America, by Joseph Hansen Workers' Bookshelf Notebook of an Agitator -- what do they know about Jesus? (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- Laura Gray cartoons saved for scrapbook -- disagrees with views expressed by "Militant" -- protest may save two from Franco's noose -- defends criticism of Robeson's politics Public utilities extortions can be ended by nationalization under workers' control, by Arthur Burch The Militant Army -- Cleveland, Minneapolis launch sub campaigns Letters to ACEWR portray dire need of Europeans Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- May Day, 1947, by Theodore Kovalesky Capitalist greed blamed in Texas city disaster, by Evelyn Atwood Digging for bodies in Texas disaster (photo) The Negro Struggle -- From the Cradle to the Grave, by Larry Carter Dunne files as candidate for mayor of Minneapolis May Day and the Children, by Grace Carlson Chicago tenants rally support in eviction fight Proportional representation and New Jersey convention Notes From the News SWP candidates are on ballot ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. May 3, 1947 (Page 1) Stalin's guilt -- Budenz book supplies link to GPU murder of Trotsky, by Natalia Sedov Trotsky 24-hour protest strike advocated by Flint CIO -- united action needed to combat slave bills, by Farrell Dobbs Urges calling nation-wide work haltage How to put them on the run! (cartoon) 500,000 join in Detroit protest against Congress Greek-Turkish despots continue repressive acts Origin of Detroit rally Release of jailed Indian Trotskyists demanded by SWP Telephone strike in fourth week, by Alan Kohlman (Page 2) Notebook of an Agitator -- think it over, Mr. Dubinsky After the 15c settlement, by George Clarke Detroit workers rally against labor-haters (photo) Anti-labor bills arouse giant protest in Detroit (continued from Page 1) Demonstration in Newark protests slave-labor law, by Ruth Franklin Our Program: Camden CIO and AFL rally behind telephone strikers, by Max Geldman (Page 3) The Stalinist bureaucrats and the other bureaucrats, by James P. Cannon 100,000 workers protest arrest of Trotskyist leader in Madras, by Manickam The guilt of Stalin (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Detroit appeal Failure at Moscow Grooming Truman Palestine and the UN "Six cents! Don't you know . . . " (cartoon) Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work -- the Senate Votes on Greece (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- a gruesome crime in Mississippi -- differ with M.E.C. on support of war -- sidelights of rally in Cadillac Square -- praises "Militant" for telling truth Failure at Moscow conference underlines imperialist drive for another world war, by Jean Paul Martin If I should die The Militant Army -- report brisk sales on single copies Why the Wallace program cannot bring lasting peace Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party New SWP branch in Lynn built on firm foundations, by S. Brooks Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Secret of the Cities, by Theodore Kovalesky Voters show left trend in ex-Axis countries, by George Breitman Detroit strikebreaking cops slug phone workers (photo) The Negro Struggle -- NAACP aims at a million, by WIlliam E. Bohannon Police in San Francisco beat telephone strikers, by E. Chester The Fountain of Youth, by Grace Carlson New Jersey Constitution and the one-house legislature, by Alan Kohlman Notes From the News Dunne stresses Labor Party as American workers' need ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. May 10, 1947 (Page 1) Militarists draft secret blueprint for a new war, by William F. Warde Senate speeds union-busting bill -- Republicans and Democrats put knife at labor's throat Detroit's gigantic rally against labor-haters (photo) One-day strike urged by UAW foundry council AFL-CIO unity discussed at Washington conference Mid-West camp opens season on June 29 Ask CIO to call 24-hour strike to protest anti-labor bills Telephone strikers stand firm despite AT&T's split tactics, by Alan Kohlman 34,000 auto workers strike in France (Page 2) Notebook of an Agitator -- the lynching of "Monsieur Verdoux" The crucial issues at stake in AFL-CIO unity proposals, by George Breitman New York rally to defend labor (photo) Our Program: Militant picket line greets fascist Smith in Philadelphia, by John Haas Angered by deal in Chicago phone strike (Page 3) Is the Communist Party a workers' organization? by James P. Cannon Oust Stalinist ministers in France as Ramadier bids for Truman aid, by Joseph Hansen British troops search refugee (photo) British terror in Palestine recalls scenes under Hitler, by H. Vallin (Page 4) Rising fear of war They are all guilty Vote -- for whom? Centralia whitewash "To make good, Montgomery . . . " (cartoon) May Day celebrations throughout the world, by George Lavan Workers' Bookshelf 34,000 auto workers out on strike in France (continued from Page 1) Greek workers honor martyrs on May Day Militarists prepare secret blueprint for a new war (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- telephone striker writes from Chicago -- an answer to M.E.C. -- wants information about the South -- complaint from a small landlord Postwar prosperity begins to fade away as first grim signs of Depression appear, by John G. Wright Retail prices hit all-time high The Militant Army -- "Be the champ and go to camp" Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party First public hearing successful in Lynn, by S. Gordon Phila. ACEWR nets $250 at benefit dinner Dunne praises phone strikers, scores mayor Detroit gives banquet to celebrate May Day (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Career of a Clerk, by Theodore Kovalesky General Motors fires 14 in reprisal for rally (Cartoon -- no title) Meeting protests arrests in India The Negro Struggle -- Two Sides of the Same Coin, by William E. Bohannon Political arrests of labor leaders continue in India Oakland labor organizes to win in city election, by R. Chester Notes From the News The fight against Jim Crow at New Jersey convention, by Alan Kohlman Akron CIO rally protests against anti-labor bills ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. May 17, 1947 (Page 1) Fighting policy adopted by CIO packing union, by Ted Selander More union bodies join call for 24-hour strike -- demand action against anti-labor legislation Supreme Court ruling dooms Negro to chair, by William Charles Build a tank trap! (cartoon) Mahoning County CIO council urges stoppage, by Harry Frankel Demand release of jailed trade unionist in India Socialist Party leader arrested in Madras Local settlements pave way for end of telephone strike, by Alan Kohlman Bilbao strike disturbs Franco's fascist rule Hunger demonstrations sweep Germany Minneapolis vote ACEWR plans to cable packages (Page 2) Notebook of an Agitator -- the mad dog of the labor movement UPWA call for a new party represents a big step forward, by George Breitman Fighting program adopted by CIO packing workers (continued from Page 1) Our Program: Meaning of attack on Henry Wallace (Page 3) The prospects of American Stalinism, by James P. Cannon Premier Ramadier's new cabinet wins swift aid from Wall Street, by Joseph Hansen Evicted into the rain (photo) The Arab league vs. Arab masses in Middle East, by H Vallin International Notes The nature of Stalinism (Page 4) A vote for war Act now! Blow at civil rights Look at China "Don't use so much polish . . . " (cartoon) Soviet co-ops become capitalist enterprises, by John G. Wright Workers' Bookshelf Diplomatic war goes on as Moscow conference fails, by Jean Paul Martin Communist Party outlawed in Brazil, by Charles Cornell French Trotskyists may face prosecution (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- why we ballot as Trotskyists -- Stalinist goons attack "Militant" distributor -- public funds used to extend Jim Crow -- criticizes editorial on British murders -- dump surplus spuds while prices soar Seven-day strike forces Inland Steel Corp. to withdraw union-busting contract clauses, by J. Lyons The Militant Army -- special bulletin sparks Chicago sub campaign Local settlements pave way to end of telephone strikes (continued from Page 1) Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Militant readers invited to the Mid-West camp Gala floor show to be featured at ACEWR ball (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Unknown Child, by Theodore Kovalesky Building workers feel impact of Depression, by Joseph Hansen The big steal (graphic) The Negro Struggle -- Against the Anti-Labor Bills, by William E. Bohannon GM rehires 15 men but UAW suffers bad blow Beating a Rent Gouger Delegates urge Labor party at Pa. AFL parley Dunne winds up campaign for mayor of Minneapolis, by Grace Carlson Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. May 24, 1947 (Page 1) Oakland labor scores victory in city election, by R. Chester Strike it out! (cartoon) Slave labor bill veto demanded -- Truman holds silence despite union appeals South Carolina lynch trial goes to jury More unions join call for one-day protest strike CIO Marine cooks raise demand for a new party Arab-Jewish union in general strike CIO council in Newark urges 24-hour strike Action they will heed, an editorial Threaten death penalty for German food demonstrators Truman scorns plea to veto measure knifing portal pay (Page 2) 10 years after the memorial day massacre Scene of the 1937 mass acre [sic] (photo) Notebook of an Agitator -- the treason of the intellectuals Our Program: (Page 3) The working class fight against Stalinism, by James P. Cannon Germany 1947: Four flags over a ruin, by Ernest Germain Murdered by Stalin's GPU (photo) The Arab revolution and the Zionist labor movement, by H. Vallin Correction (Page 4) An emergency appeal Oakland lessons Class legislation "Freedom from fear" "I've got my belly full . . . " (cartoon) Fear grips Wall St. as stocks nosedive, by John G. Wright Workers' Bookshelf Fate of Europe now hinges on French working class, by Arthur Burch Abortions this year will kill 15,000 women, by Leigh Ray (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- white-Negro unity in telephone strike -- finds storekeeping is no easy life -- San Diego cops beat Negro war veteran -- mayor of Havana sets worthy example -- union papers run ad for Ohio Bell tel. Oakland labor movement deals stiff blow to long-entrenched Republican machine (continued from Page 1) "Southern justice . . [sic] The Militant Army -- New York finds spot mobilization a success Hilding Swan Olson Strikers defy injunction in Columbiana Mid-West camp opens June 29 Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Film shown at largest meeting of Akron SWP Pioneer Notes (Page 6) Ball Point Frankenstein, by Joseph Hansen Thousands out of work in Rhode Island slump AFL and CIO leaders discu ss [sic] unity (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Plenty of Jobs -- at Low Pay, by Larry Carter Vote for Dunne shows rising interest in SWP, by Grace Carlson Best of All Possible Worlds Stalinists scored for failure to join anti-fascist action The bi-partisan deal and N. J. constitutional convention Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. May 31, 1947 (Page 1) Lynch mob of 28 set free by lily-white jury, by George Lavan 24-hour strike demand mounts through nation -- AFL unions join CIO in call for nation-wide stoppage Acquittal gives green light to more lynchings Monster on the loose (cartoon) Truman weighs putting okay on slave labor bill Ramadier decrees military rule for 85,000 utilities workers 10,000 protest anti-labor bills in San Francisco Landlords await rent hikes as Congress stalls Call on labor of all lands to help the German workers The ranks want action! an Editorial CIO now organizing new phone workers international (Page 2) Notebook of an Agitator -- a blood transfusion Lynchers set free (photo) Detroit UAW-CIO unions hit state anti-labor bill 28 in lynch mob freed by white Southern jury (continued from Page 1) Lynn AVC chapter pushes militant fight for housing Our Program: Chicago tenants union halts mass eviction of 6 families, by Robert L. BIrchman Northwest metal workers win victory after 2-day strike (Page 3) Workers' revolution and bureaucratic degeneration, by James P. Cannon The Four Germanies, by Ernest Germain Truman Doctrine in action (photo) Revolutionary solution to Palestine question, by H. Vallin (Page 4) Accept no substitutes! Stop the lynchers Arms for dictators In economy's name "But Senator, if we did away with . . . " (cartoon) Wall Street tycoons run U.S. government Workers' Bookshelf Capitalists bewildered about the Depression, by John G. Wright Congressmen at Work -- Wall Street and Wool (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- candy store reflects capitalist anarchy -- everyone should see "Monsieur Verdoux" -- adopt resolution for 24-hour strike -- advocates joining Socialist Workers -- proposes additions to program box World labor experience new upsurge as resistance mounts against U.S. imperialism, by Arthur Burch The Militant Army -- Detroit sub campaign starts with good score Fun at Little Pleasant Lake (photo) How one vacationer viewed benefits of Mid-West camp Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Columbiana strikers' morale high despite vicious attack by court, by Art O'Brien Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Murray and Memorial Day, by Theodore Kovalesky Dump surplus potatoes as world goes hungry, by Joseph Hansen Unemployment rises to half million in New York Strikers against Camels (photo) The Negro Struggle -- the case of Jackie Robinson, by Larry Carter Dunne calls on unions to build a Labor Party "Brothers Under the Skin," by Grace Carlson SWP candidates wind up campaign for N.J. Constitution convention election, by Alan Kohlman Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. June 7, 1947 (Page 1) Greek Trotskyists face death as terror reigns Put the squeeze on! (cartoon) Anti-labor law sure, says Taft -- time to organize powerful protest strike grows short Socialist Workers Party calls for picket line at consulate Partial list of unions wanting 1-day strike Cabinet shifts in Italy, Hungary are Truman "doctrine" product, by Joseph Hansen Favor Labor Party and 24-hour strike New Jersey layoffs sound warning signal to unions, by A. Stevens Michigan State CIO to meet at height of labor crisis Senate votes passage of bill granting rent boosts of 15% Supreme Court ruling hit by CIO (Page 2) Notebook of an Agitator -- farewell to a socialist pioneer Joint labor victory in Oakland election points road for workers in other cities, by Ed Davis I wouldn't budge an inch for a camel (cartoon) Stalinist grip on Buffalo UE shaken by militant caucus Chicago packing unions decide to cooperate Our Program: 10,000 aircraft workers threaten strike in Seattle, by C. Kaye Tri-State fabricators resist fringe demands in contract, by Art O'Brien (Page 3) How German people are being "re-educated for democracy," by Ernest Germain Heroic record of Chinese Trotskyists during the war Chen Chi-Chang (illustration) The position of Stalinism after the Renault strike, by Pierre Frank International Notes Italy, Hungary cabinet shifts Truman "Doctrine" product (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) Growing unemployment Make it a crime Why veterans join "Unanimous" report "They really ought to be glad . . . " (cartoon) Stalin's fake concession on Russian death penalty, by Alan Kohlman Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work -- Terminal Leave Pay 45 state legislatures legalize price gouging, by George Lavan (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- wants more articles on basic questions -- takes lambasting but renews sub -- wants material on Socialist Party -- agrees with article on CIO-AFL unity -- Stalinists "aid" victim of police brutality -- a worker's answer to Depression ACEWR begins cabling relief packages to hunger stricken workers in Germany The Militant Army -- week at camp is Akron award for most subs Chicago groups join fight against job discrimination Mid-West vacation camp opens season on June 29 Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Truth Will Out, by Theodore Kovalesky Seven out on bail after lynch attempt in N.C. Capitalist monopoly grows bigger (illustration) The Negro Struggle -- Anger Is Not Enough, by William E. Bohannon Secretary of war reveals real aim of UMT program, by Joseph Hansen The Not-So-Happy Barefoot Boy, by Grace Carlson Buffalo SWP steps up drive against pending sales tax, by Libby Jones Pendergast machine scored in Kansas City vote fraud Notes From the News Mass meeting in L.A. protests freeing of 28 lynch murderers ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. June 14, 1947 (Page 1) Budenz reveals Trotsky murder facts to jury -- tells Grand Jury that Stalin's GPU made assassination preparations in New York City Mine strikers protest Taft-Hartley slave bill -- rank-and-file miners lead fight on union-busting law Favor people's referendum on war or peace -- Flint Chevrolet local hits Truman Doctrine Wall Street's rubber stamps (cartoon) Bulletin SWP chalks up 5% of vote in Essex County Political expediency to decide Truman stand on anti-labor bill, by Joseph Hansen 24-hour protest strike urged by union groups Pickets protest Greek regime's reign of terror Attacks on India Trotskyists spread as strike continues Nationwide strike paralyzes railway system in France (Page 2) Notebook of an Agitator -- a rift in the Iron Curtain N.Y. protest rally against slave-labor bill (photo) Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis Political expediency guides Truman on anti-labor bill (continued from Page 1) Our Program: 2 political wings of Wall St. Vulture (Page 3) Germany, 1947 -- From Potsdam to Moscow, by Ernest Germain Tense conflict over Hungary mirrors trend toward war, by William F. Warde Picketing Greek consulate in New York (photo) Mood of British workers shows rise in militancy, by T. J. Peters Mass demonstrations rock bloody Kuomintang regime, by George Lavan International Notes (Page 4) An appeal for aid Green's politics Pentagon conspiracy Double standard "Oh yes! Don't forget to invite our dear friends . . . " (cartoon) Making the world safe from atom bombs, by Art Preis Workers' Bookshelf Unions must adopt policies to fight cutbacks, layoffs, by John G. Wright Spanish POUM moves farther to the right (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- voice of Trotskyism must reach workers -- holds J.P.C. erred in "Notebook" article on suspended cutters -- lumberjacks picket for sixteen months -- ILGWU suspension wrong and dangerous, says J.P.C. in reply -- criticizes "Militant" editorial on resisting lynch murder (Cartoon -- no title) The Militant Army -- boosters send pledges to keep "Militant" going Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Classes on important topics featured at Mid-West camp (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- A Leader of Men, by Theodore Kovalesky British capitalists hail deal to chop up India, by Joseph Hansen House censors publication on fascist activity Proposed dismemberment of India (map) The Negro Struggle -- In Answer to Mr. Staton, by William E. Bohannon Big rally in New York to protest Jim Crow Oakland angered by brutal police, demand shakeup, by Ed Davis Notes From the News Warehousemen settle 3-day strike in San Francisco, by D. Rossa ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. June 21, 1947 (Page 1) No ships move as CIO seamen await contract Aroused unionists swell caravan to Washington en route from West Toss 'em in the ash-can! (cartoon) Labor Party seen as vital need -- Taft-Hartley bill exposes Wall St. two-party system Defy anti-labor law Railway workers in France win smashing strike victory New raid projected on treasury to finance reaction in Europe, by Joseph Hansen SWP radio speaker flays anti-labor bill Why Big Business wants the slave-labor bill, by Art Preis (Page 2) How Stalinists "answer" Murray on Red-baiting American Veterans committee holds national convention in Milwaukee Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis Keep the home fires burning! (cartoon) CIO president in Akron assails no-strike pledge Mood of American workers analyzed State of American economy surveyed in June magazine Our Program: Two-day picnic in Pennsylvania N. Y. Negro freedom rally a fraudulent spectacle (Page 3) The agony of life under the occupation, by Ernest Germain Reports show existence of opposition in Soviet Union Rail strike empties Paris station (photo) How long will the new De Gasperi cabinet last? Italian elections postponed 6 months Heroic record of A. Leon, leader of Belgian Trotskyists Differences in ruling class over the Truman Doctrine, by Arthur Burch International Notes Egyptian Trotskyists publish manifesto against British (Page 4) Stab in the back "Democrats" at home Fight rent boosts Veteran graduates "After all, Baron, it's only right . . . " (cartoon) Sliding scale of hours will prevent layoffs, by John G. Wright Movie Review Workers' Bookshelf Washington's reasons for embracing Peron (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- New Zealander tells how he became a "Militant" reader -- demands real fight against slave bill -- "Man of the Street" takes over the mike -- sends $10 to help put out "Militant" The Militant Army -- Detroit sub campaign scores total of 233 Floods take heavy toll in land and lives as profiteers prevent storage dam control, by George Lavan Raid projected on Treasury to back European reaction (continued from Page 1) ACEWR requests donations for health clinic in Italy Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Mid-West school and camp opens season on June 29 (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Springtime Comes to Ames St., by Theodore Kovalesky Crushing tax burden remains on workers CIO rally against slave-labor bill (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Like Building on Quicksand, by William E. Bohannon Tax bill seeks to smother political action by labor Health for the Workers, by Grace Carlson New York SWP hits O'Dwyer move to raise subway fare, by George Clarke New Camel contract is being violated by Reynolds Co. Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. June 28, 1947 (Page 1) Truman gesture is bid for votes -- last-minute veto designed to hide anti-union record, by Joseph Hansen Baked to order (cartoon) Fight Wall Street's slave law by building labor's own party -- workers have lost battle, but they can win the war, by the Editors Congress vote shows reactionary character of Democratic Party Appeasement policy paved way to labor defeat (Page 2) Fast-spreading walkout of miners demonstrates workers' determination to fight anti-union law Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis Motorcade to Washington (photo) How Trotskyists fought slave labor measure Taft-Hartley provisions inspired by Wall Street Our Program: Union heads denounce law but offer no real program (Page 3) Germany 1947 -- What the People Are Thinking About, by Ernest Germain Liberals are busy peddling disguised Truman Doctrine Escaped lynch mob (photo) French socialist youth fight dissolution order International Notes American veterans committee shows marked shift to right Trotskyist rally commemorates Paris Commune Factory committees in Paris organize for general strike (Page 4) Labor rewarded Dangerous illusion Damning admission Join the SWP! "The next war will put us . . ." (cartoon) Flint auto local prints Labor Party pamphlet Workers' Bookshelf Notorious Nazis hold key posts under Allies Congressmen at Work -- "You Can Crack a Filibuster" (Page 5) Workers Forum Antoinette Konikow 1869 - 1946, by Evelyn Atwood The Militant Army -- $100 contribution sent to help "the Militant" FE merger proposal causes heated dispute in UAW-CIO Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party How capitalists treat any law they don't like Fine fishing in Pleasant Lake at Mid-West vacation camp (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Letter to a New Subscriber, by Theodore Kovalesky Michigan CIO delegates call for a new party, by Sol Dollinger End of CIO shipping tie-up (photo) Like Building on Quicksand, by George Breitman NMU gains contract concessions through union-wide job action "The American Meddlers' Association," by Grace Carlson Tax Wall Street to save the five-cent fare, by George Clarke Notes From the News Labor in Canada fights layoffs Georgia officials give Klansmen whitewash job ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. July 5, 1947 (Page 1) Labor must build own party to combat Taft-Hartley Act -- statement of national committee of the Socialist Workers Party The way to do it (cartoon) Strike spreads to 132,000 in shipyards -- vicious law stiffens holdout of profiteers Battle begins against slave law -- union ranks want militant struggle and open defiance Akron labor urges nation-wide strike Hi-jacking rent measure gets Truman's signature, by Art Preis AFL PAINTERS IN New York OUST LOUIS WEINSTOCK [sic] Miners hurl first challenge at new union-busting law Rent hike, eviction drive on full blast (Page 2) Fight slave law with Labor Party (continued from Page 1) We the people, by Marvel Scholl Our Program: (Page 3) Germany 1947 -- The Working-Class Parties in Germany, by Ernest Germain Madras textile strike firm despite government attacks, by V. Karalasingham Three of a kind in labor-haters (photo) Sentiment for new party shown by Wallace tour, by Arthur Burch International Notes How "unification" of Europe is used to cloak reaction, by John G. Wright (Page 4) Make it boomerang Two years of the UN The witch hunt Death of our society "Isn't it grand to relax . . . " (cartoon) Production curtailed by textile mills Workers' Bookshelf Rail moguls catch the gravy train Congressmen at Work -- Orchids to Green and Murray Filipino veterans cheated by Congress (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- an example of Nazi-like neutrality -- no submission to war or slavery -- wishes success for our work -- praises good work of "labor challenge" -- rotting tenements collapse in N.Y. -- feel hard times approach in Montana -- they act together against the workers -- appreciates articles on Negro struggle Socialist Workers Party Youngstown local goes on the air in call for Labor Party The Transition The Militant Army -- excellent response from Southern strikers Rent hi-jacking bill made law by Truman's signature (continued from Page 1) First week of season begins at Mid-West camp Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Another Letter to a New Subscriber, by Theodore Kovalesky Rank and file sentiment felt at NAACP parley, by William Charles CIO shipbuilders out on strike (photo) Send Them Where They Belong, by Albert Parker U.S. note to Indonesians backs Dutch colonial rule "Made in Europe," by Joseph Hansen Uncover plot to establish French military dictatorship Notes From the News Philadelphia SWP urges unions to run labor slates in elections ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. July 14, 1947 (Page 1) Paris conference on Marshall Plan promotes war aims -- push for Western bloc breaks up secret parley, by Joseph Hansen No hope offered ruined Europe in Kremlin line, by John G. Wright Mine victory spurs fight on slave law -- unions bar no-strike pacts, NLRB procedure, by Art Preis "This is protection--see!" (cartoon) What miners won by their militancy Mass resistance grows against 15% rent gouge Trotskyists in Bolivia face Hertzog terror Clean the rascals out, an Editorial Coal miners triumphant after four strikes in year New publishing date and copy deadline (Page 2) CP invents "plot" to swing NMU votes It worked (photo) Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis Miners victory spurs fight against slave law (continued from Page 1) Coal Co. penalized $1000 for 11 dead Mine agreement (photo) Wallace program analyzed at Detroit meeting Our Program: Social Democrats whitewash Truman, oppose new party (Page 3) Germany 1947 -- First Steps on the Workers Road to Action, by Ernest Germain Wall Street Western Bloc plan hailed by European capitalists, by Jean Paul Martin Worse off than before (photo) Stalin amends his criminal code Secret Paris parley promotes war drive (continued from Page 1) Kremlin offers no hope to devastated Europe (continued from Page 1) Big wave of strikes sweeps through island of Ceylon, by Gamani Salgado International Notes Greek monarchy jails 2,800 in "Red" raids (Page 4) UN by-passed again "Forgive and forget" An alarming health report Prices coming down? "Should I unload my oil shares . . . "(cartoon) What happened to the building boom? Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work -- Call It Anything But That German paper charges deliberate starvation, by Eugene Shays (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- Laura Gray recovering from serious illness -- Vallin reply explains situation in Palestine -- "shocked amazement" over Vallin article Lives, land, food destroyed as profiteers block flood control, by Evelyn Atwood The Militant Army -- chalk up 344 subs in Chicago campaign Three phases of the Stalinist attitude to French strikes Eight years of Spanish fascism First social of Lynn ACEWR is successful Vacationers enjoy first week at Mid-West camp, Michigan, by William F. Warde Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Steve's Week End, by Theodore Kovalesky Most of South for anti-lynch law O'Dwyer responsible for 8-cent fare steal, by Charles Cornell Speeches Are a Dime a Dozen, by William E. Bohannan Robert Williams is SWP candidate for Senate Horse-and-Buggy Medicine, by Grace Carlson White hoodlums attack homes belonging to Chicago Negroes, by Robert Birchman Horsetrade politics behind re-passage of tax bill Bolivia deputy introduced bill on sliding scale Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. July 21, 1947 (Page 1) CIO defies political ban in slave law -- union-financed papers back federal candidates More unions ban NLRB procedure, no-strike clause "Unifying" Europe (cartoon) Profiteers renew price-gouging drive -- living costs hit record despite high production All incomes rise but wage-earners' Shipyard strike holds firm in fourth week Paris parley sharpens struggle over Europe, by Joseph Hansen Witch hunt and anti-labor bills are signed into law in Michigan CIO demands Michigan state rent controls Rent-gougers open big eviction drive Dutch despots press drive against Indonesian republic (Page 2) "Cops-and-robbers" theory of politics, by Art Preis We the people, by Marvel Scholl No need for mass picketing (photo) The Instinctive and Elemental Drive, by J. R. Johnson Stalinist faction in NMU raises "unity" smokescreen, by C. Thomas Our Program: Threat of price slash frightens canned good manufacturers (Page 3) Germany 1947 -- Strategy of the Fourth International, by Ernest Germain Fill Greek concentration camps as terror reaches new height 2nd convention of Trotskyists held in India U.S. imperialist administrator (photo) Paris parley sharpens struggle over Europe (continued from Page 1) Three-power talks end in heightened tension, by Jean Paul Martin Government goes easy on French military plot International Notes (Page 4) PAC's registration drive Year Three of the atom age Open the doors of America Chiang Kai-shek yells for help "We absolutely must put down the communists . . . " Most union bureaucrats opposed to Labor Party Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work -- Millionaire Envoy to Argentina Court-martial debate evades main issue (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- hopes labor united for political action -- thinks Truman speech at NAACP was good -- gives source of quote ascribed to Lenin -- recalls how Wallace killed little pigs -- sends $5 to help circulate "Militant" Marshall and Wallace deceive people about U.S. imperialism, by Art Preis The Militant Army -- Buffalo sub chart shows steady rise Capitalist tycoon looks at labor bureaucrats, by Joseph Hansen Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Youth Activities (Page 6) What the Joke Is, by John G. Wright Eight Negroes murdered in Georgia prison-camp Killed in cold blood (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Politics and the NAACP, by Albert Parker Seattle tenants organize action against bill to sell project homes That's what we like about the South SWP candidate for City Council in Philadelphia Railroad fare raises hit by SWP candidate Williams ACEWR urges aid be rushed to European anti-fascists First day nets 1,800 signatures in drive Insurance for the Doctor, by Grace Carlson Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. July 28, 1947 (Page 1) Price rises continue as profits soar -- Truman's report reveals fear of worse inflation UPWA parley renews stand on political action -- packing workers urge independent candidates Applying the "Atlantic Charter" (cartoon) U.S. arms used in war on Indonesians -- Dutch imperialists launch blitzkrieg on young republic, by Joseph Hansen Elect union men, says state AFL Western bloc squabbles over prize Ruhr area Chicago tenants resist profiteering landlords Socialist Workers Party protests use of U.S. planes, guns, in Indonesia Auto union calls for united labor conference Goodrich strike vote backs national contract demand Housing, evictions crisis intensifies All-white Georgia jury OKs massacre of eight Negroes Washington concedes rise in unemployment (Page 2) The elemental urge to socialism, by J. R. Johnson Strikebreaking attempt fails (photo) Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis Union leaders now sing the blues about some old "friends of labor" Warning to all labor -- Tobin is on the loose Prices and profits continue to climb Our Program: (Page 3) Germany 1947 -- It Can Happen to You Too, by Ernest Germain Heroic Greek Trotskyists listed among royalist terror victims, by Jean Paul Martin Wall Street's helping hand (cartoon) U.S. arms used in war on Indonesian republic (continued from Page 1) Athens dictators spread brazen lies as cover for their reign of terror SWP pledges support of Indonesian republic Call for unity of Jews and Arabs against British International Notes Labor must aid freedom fighters! Dutch Trotskyists defend Indonesian people's cause German workers heckle and boo Stalinist minister PCI conference backs Trotsky's views on USSR (Page 4) "There is no peace!" A law against thinking Lots of talk -- but no action Wall St's aid to Greece "It's such a problem to find something to invest . . . " (cartoon) Who is right about the housing shortage? Congressmen at Work -- the Specter Haunting Congress The sugar trust dips into your sugar bowl The rich grow richer as the poor buy less (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- predicts re-grouping of auto union ranks -- Trotskyist in Germany reports on conditions -- "moralist" Eastman and Lenin's testament -- words of Douglass still hold true -- what a mother finds in "the Militant" Wall Street dons rosy spectacles; economic outlook remains grim, by John G. Wright The Militant Army -- branches report plans on annual celebration Auto union rejects FE-merger plan Record attendance at Mid-West camp Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party AFL union urges labor candidate for U.S. president, by O. George Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- An Accordion and Life in General, by Theodore Kovalesky Robert Williams scores O'Dwyer's strike breaking CIO bank clerks on picket line battle policy (photo) Plague of rats menaces families Phila. slums, by Max Goldman In Memoriam Homer Lewis 1910-1947 Flays Jim Crow at Rockaway beach 3,200 signatures for R. Williams top legal quota The Negro Struggle -- Jim Crow and "Melodrama," by Albert Parker Aspirin Won't Cure "Bean Headache," by Joseph Hansen Notes From the News CIO railroad union wins PRR election ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. Aug. 4, 1947 (Page 1) Wall Street backs Dutch in Java war -- loan of $553,000,000 to help colonial depots, [sic] by Joseph Hansen 80th Congress record shows need for a Labor Party now -- Republicans, Democrats both serve Wall Street, by the Editors Keeping the nag moving (cartoon) Taft Hartley Act gets major test in Murray strike -- union seeks clauses to avoid reprisals PCI issues call for revolutionary unity in France Neglect of mines adds 27 more to death-toll Washington big-wigs linked to war graft Press silent about Marshall Plan while imperialists grab for Ruhr Negro death-camp inmates send out desperate plea Steel price hikes will boost high living costs still higher Signs of the times (Page 2) The elemental urge to socialism FIghting Jim Crow on New York beach (photo) Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis Narrow margin gives NMU post to Stalinists Our Program: "King" Ryan -- a success story, by Art Preis (Page 3) 4,500 Jews get another lesson in "democracy," by Evelyn Atwood British seize refugee ship (photo) Bloody suppression used against Ceylon strikers Stalinist line shifts to right in Australia Burma assassinations are aid to reaction Wall Street backs Dutch in war on Indonesians (continued from Page 1) Wall Street as a new program for the Ruhr, by Arthur Burch Trotskyist editor latest victim of Bombay jailers International Notes PCI proposes fusion to French SP youth (Page 4) Action needed on Labor Party Indonesia appeals to 1776 Bureaucrats and cooperatives Stalinists and the Labor Party "The Taft-Hartley Act . . . " (Cartoon) "All is confusion," wails leading Wall St. organ Movie Review Congressmen at Work -- A Job Well Done for Wall Street What colonial peoples can expect from U.S. (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- help the Indonesians with their freedom -- scores Stalinist betrayers in Ceylon -- wants "the Militant" better distributed -- Spanish Trotskyist enjoys "the Militant" -- brisk pamphlet sales at Yorkville meeting -- finds Coles wrong on Truman speech Grief-stricken tenant shoots landlord for fire-death of 4, by Robert Birchman Where Hickman's 4 children died (photo) The Militant Army -- Los Angeles score for week is 49 subs Pioneer Notes Mid-West camp is host to contingent from N.J. Youth Activities Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 6) "Are polls fair to organized labor," by Joseph Hansen "A Health Pattern for Labor," by Grace Carlson Wall Street's Epic Tuesday, by John G. Wright Detroit CIO body debates key issue of Labor Party It pays to organize (photo) Powerful base for labor's own party Williams petition drive passes signature quota Federal withholding tax a racket for the bosses R. Williams flays Jim Crow ruling NAACP and CIO council in Chicago fight rent hike Hickman defense committee formed Chicago comrades hold last rites for Homer Lewis ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. Aug. 11, 1947 (Page 1) Wall Street muscles into Indonesia -- UN "intervenes" after Dutch seize objectives, by John G. Wright Philadelphia SWP files petitions for its candidate They're both right! (cartoon) Price increases wipe out wage gains -- inflation slices real incomes to levels of 1939 "Whopping" 84% rise in profits reported Strike against firing pro-Indonesia worker Strike threat forces Ford to sign temporary "no penalty" agreement State Senate petitions submitted in New York Attlee tried to unload crisis burden on masses BLF&E progressives fight Robertson's machine-rule U.S. Steel hikes prices despite $18-a-ton less production cost (Page 2) The Elemental Urge to Socialism, by J.R. Johnson Congressional debris (photo) SUP to fight for union hiring hall We the People, by Marvel Scholl Painters union gains wage rise in New York Fight the rent hogs GIs and "prosperity" Henry Wallace pulls a fast one, by Art Preis Our Program: (Page 3) Six months of Indo-China's war Berlin worker earns more by sleeping than by working Pogroms sweep Palestine leap over to England Wall Street sends arms for Chiang (photo) De Gaulle propagandizes for dictatorial state Wall Street muscles into Indonesia; UN acts after Dutch gain objectives Latin American Notes Greek tyrants arrest more Trotskyists Dutch unionists advocate boycott on war material Greek monarchy asks for U.S. troops (Page 4) The crisis in England A crime against labor World-wide spy system Puerto-Rican tragedy "I know it's safer, but I'm so accustomed . . . " (cartoon) June exports sag as production slides down Workers' Bookshelf New labor czar, Denham: the man and his record Job statistics show how liars can figure (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- her eyes opened by Indonesia war -- don't cast your vote for the atomic bomb -- jobless family kicked from pillar to post -- questions analysis of economic trend -- appreciated series by Ernest Germain -- explanation offered by John G. Wright -- pins all his hopes on Henry Wallace That's where my money goes, by Albert Parker The Militant Army -- Seattle nets 15 subs first week of campaign Pioneer Notes -- a vital book on the Jewish question Gratitude shown for ACEWR relief items Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Minneapolis SWP holds successful outdoor festival Youth Activities (Page 6) The Gentlemen Aren't Kidding, by Evelyn Atwood The Negro Struggle -- Political Uncle Tomfoolery, by Albert Parker Telephone paper says labor must build own party, by S. Foster Survivors of mine tragedy (photo) Hickman case victims tell tragic story to "Militant," by Robert L. Birchman Angry tenants demand Philadelphia rent control Unionists picket Dutch consulate in San Francisco Little Thieves and Big Thieves, by Art Preis New Jersey cops uphold Jim Crow Anti-Jim Crow demonstrations have strong effect at Rockaway Notes From the News Fewer new homes in 157 key U.S. cities ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. Aug. 18, 1947 (Page 1) SWP flays Truman Indonesian policy -- State Dept. undertakes defense of U.S. aid to Dutch imperialists -- Cannon hits evasions of state, Armour Text of protest made by SWP Detroit SWP runs Lerner for mayor Labor Party can sweep country, Tobin admits -- could rally 37 million to its fold Truman Doctrine -- Dutch model (cartoon) Clark promises "probe" of price conspirators Attention, Mr. Clark! J. P. Cannon's answer to Armour Akron Rubber bows before strike threat (Page 2) The Elemental Urge to Socialism, by J. R. Johnson Return to death mine (photo) Greed trails mine victims to graves Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis Stalinists capture posts in NMU port elections, by Art Sharon 6 disappointed GIs kill selves American labor after Taft-Hartley Act What Hughes scandal revealed, by Art Preis Our Program: (Page 3) The labor movement in Japan today, by Robert L. Birchman German Trotskyists hold first post-war national conference Socialist party has major split in Southern India, by M. Usman Brazil workers fight fare rise (photo) F. I. analyzes crisis of British imperialism Rio conference forges U.S. imperialist links Indo-Chinese Trotskyists discuss tasks in France Washington wants Ruhr coal for Wall Street International Notes Laborite "lefts" wilt; retain Cabinet posts (Page 4) State Dept. indicts itself Democracy and hypocrisy Fight against rent sharks Political bankruptcy "They ought to be ashamed . . . " (cartoon) Ruark's expose of Army life in Mediterranean Workers' Bookshelf Bank boosts loan rates: credit structure shaky Experts hide real views on coming Depression (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- how much longer will we take it? -- the State Department and Standard Oil -- wants reviews of more movies -- the rights of small nations -- high prices shrink value of war bonds -- like castor oil in childhood Mine operators incite race hate in move to put over speed-up The Militant Army -- Tri-City Penn. picnic yields aid to Militant Scene at West Coast camp (photo) Purpose of Marshall Plan explained in Fourth International West Coast camp-school opens 3d season Sept. 6 One week remains for fun at Mid-West camp Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party New friends gained at Los Angeles picnic Youth Activities (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Day the Spell Was Broken, by Theodore Kovalesky Troops will aid dictators in Greece, U.S. threatens, by John G. WRight How prices have kept on soaring (graphic) The Negro Struggle -- Admiration for the Indonesians, by Albert Parker Labor and Negro groups in Chicago rally to defense of James Hickman Plan protest at Dutch consulate in Philadelphia Health for All, by Grace Carlson Chicago NAACP plans mass action on housing crisis Rockaway pickets score victory against Jim Crow at bath-house Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. Aug. 25, 1947 (Page 1) Atomic bomb threat hurled at USSR -- tension over Greece mounts to new high Youngstown unionist in council race -- steel local endorses own labor candidate "Investigating" the price conspiracy (cartoon) "Probe" will not halt price-gougers -- high living costs to stay, admits President Truman, by Art Preis Profiteers grab a bigger slice Marshall presses Wal [sic] Street's war aims at conference in Brazil, by Joseph Hansen Dutch continue slaughter of Java freedom-fighters Teamster convention held after 7 years, by Della Rossa NMU urges boycott of ships loading Dutch war cargo Demand U.S. recall arms from Dutch! an Editorial (Page 2) Demonstration in New York (photo) We'll never forget martyrdom of Sacco and Vanzetti in 1927 -- Editorial Note Working class martyrs (photo) The Elemental Urge to Socialism, by J. R. Johnson Our Program: Truman admits "probe" won't halt price gouge (Page 3) In memory of Leon Trotsky – 1879 - 1940 -- why GPU killed founder of Fourth International, by Pablo In memory of Leon Trotsky – 1879 - 1940 -- heroic life of a fighter for socialist revolution, by Rose Karsner Revolutionary leader's great contributions to the world struggle for Negro emancipation, by J.R. Johnson Trotsky appraised in "Fourth International" (Page 4) Policy of the ostrich Conference on the Ruhr The struggle in Greece $1,000,000,000 "gift" "Why should they worry about being laid off? . . . " (cartoon) The inevitable decline of the British Empire, by Leon Trotsky [editorial note] Workers' Bookshelf Why Truman atom-bombed Hiroshima (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- finds evicted family but no apartment -- Mid-West camp wins another fan -- opposes cooperatives and sliding wages -- they forget those who die in poverty -- calls attention to error in editorial A visit in jail with mother of 6, by Winifred Nelson The Militant Army -- Los Angeles scores 141 subs in July Teamsters convention meets after 7 years (continued from Page 1) Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Milwaukee SWP enjoys annual holiday picnic, by C. Andrews (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Appeal That Must Be Made, by Theodore Kovalesky Our Labor Day, 1947, message: Workers, build your own party! by the Editors Seafarers strike ties up Isthmian shipping line -- Taft-Hartley slave law threatens hiring hall, by R. Bell "Hands off Indonesia" (photo) I Hate to Pay the Light Bill, by Joseph Hansen Wall Street's "Internationalism," by Art Preis UAW mass pickets halt scabs at Clinton, Mich. Wisconsin union urges Labor Party, by O. George Howard Lerner scores Detroit park area lease 50 Negroes injured in Chicago as race haters incite violence, by Robert L. Birchman Notes From the News Denver unions elect 4 City Charter revisers ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. Sept. 1, 1947 (Page 1) SWP to run presidential candidate -- maps 1948 election drive in main states SWP candidate is challenged by Democrats -- would ban party from Philadelphia ballot Wall Street at work (cartoon) Political action is needed to battle price-profiteers -- "build the Labor Party' is slogan of the hour, by the Editors Labor must develop own political power, AFL paper warns AFL seafarers win demand in Isthmian strike "Liberal" front sought for Greek puppet govt., by Joseph Hansen Clear path of war Begin the pay off on loan to Greece Java asks aid of U.S. labor Workers feel crushing squeeze between living costs, slave law (Page 2) Be the payment high or low, by J.R. Johnson Waterborne pickets (photo) Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis N. Y. longshoremen rebel against Ryan's sellout, by Forbes Peters The shocking case of the S.S. America (or the tale of luxury liner life rudely disrupted), by Art Sharon Our Program: We the people, by Marvel Scholl Phila. election board plans anti-CP terror (Page 3) A report from the Indo-China front Wall Street delegation crushes opposition at Petropolis parley, by Joseph Hansen Dutch Trotskyists urge Indonesia aid -- call for world boycott against imperialist war Fires and misses (photo) Greetings sent to Natalia Trotsky Crisis of British economy affects many countries Latin American Notes Manifesto outlines program for Spain German Trotskyists publish new paper (Page 4) Griffith's call for war A question for PAC leaders "The Exodus 1947" Italian oil and American GIs "You heard me . . . " (cartoon) The Stalinist deceit about a "third party" Workers' Bookshelf No tears for Bilbo, by Art Preis "Per capita" incomes another boss lie, by Jeff Thorne (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- what is your opinion on running serials in "the Militant"? -- accuse white oil man of raping Negro girl -- surprised to see home town, name in "Militant Army" -- count it out in cents to show how much it costs the workers -- tells about Budenz in Auto-Lite strike -- comes to defense of Treasury Dept. -- sorry pension slash prevents contribution Why some mothers can't stay home to take care of children The Militant Army -- Harry of Los Angeles got 10 subs in half hour The magnificent fighter -- a tribute to the memory of Leon Trotsky Pioneer Notes Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Wall Street role in UN angers Egyptian relief Flint unionists honor memory of Leon Trotsky Youth Activities San Francisco SWP opens new quarters (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- "That Agony Is Our Triumph," by Theodore Kovalesky Drive to free James Hickman gains wide support in Chicago Mass picket line forces Michigan boss to sign up -- author of Taft-Hartley Act asks "investigator" Scabs on parade (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Something New Must Be Added, by Albert Parker 3,000 Chicago families face Jim Crow eviction Union advocates real Labor Party not "third" party Little Orphan Annie, by Mary Wood Detroit hospital overcrowding hit by Howard Lerner New price peak (graphic) Notes From the News Relief-for-landlords law opens flood of rent hikes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. Sept. 8, 1947 (Page 1) Labor-Negro slate wins in Dayton -- independent candidates nominated in primaries Cite SWP nominee for "contempt" Tipping the scales (cartoon) People demand price relief but Washington talks war -- Republicans, Democrats push militarist program, by Art Preis N. Y. state CIO board rejects attack on American Labor Party "Fortune" poll shows 35% find it harder to make a living Popular anger mounts against big profiteers Military pact signed at Petropolis ties Latin America to war machine Non-operating rail workers get 15½-cent wage increase Legion ignores veterans' needs in rabid war-mongers confab (Page 2) A mighty Labor Day rally in Chicago Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis Workers in the revolutionary party, by J. R. Johnson Corporate profits after taxes (graph) CCE resolution passed at BLF&E convention Our Program: AFL organizer cites need for Labor Party (Page 3) Wall Street presses drive for domination of Europe Truman administration shuffles quislings in Greek government, by Joseph Hansen Refugees in floating cages (photo) UNSCOP plan sets trap for Jews, Arabs alike English miners strike as mass unrest rises International Notes Dutch despots spurn second "cease fire" order in war on Java Majority of veterans need cash now (Page 4) Bill of rights imperiled Wallace's tricky formula Prepare for the boom-bust The Ruhr agreement "But with the housing shortage . . . " (cartoon) Hemlines go down as dress prices go up, by Jeanne Morgan Workers' Bookshelf War crime trial calls U.S. trusts innocent lambs, by George Lavan Does boom-bust lie ahead? by John G. Wright Home-builders victims of new lumber racket (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- welcomes proposal to print book serially -- recommends 3 books on Sacco-Vanzetti -- what life is like in a mining camp -- calls for action now on wages and prices -- "another rat is dead and probably frying" -- "free enterprise" and the housing crisis A miner's chanty, by Karl Miner It was necessary to disregard the president's solemn advice, by Albert Parker The Militant Army -- warm response pleases subgetters in St. Paul Canadian Stalinists bow to "Red" ban on ships Dunne appraises role of Trotsky in Milwaukee Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Ship workers strike enters eleventh week (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Long Hot Spell, by Theodore Kovalesky Cops assault and jail pickets for protesting against Jim Crow N. Y. test case scores victory over Jim Crow -- result of picket lines at Park Inn bathhouse After brutal assault (photo) Labor Party need stressed in Labor Party rally, by O. George The Negro Struggle -- a Visit With Sister Jones, by Albert Parker Police attack strikers at Detroit UAW plant Tomatoes at 2c a pound, by Joseph Hansen Detroit SWP backs Negro to City Council Carlson scores realty interests on shortage Canadian pickets aid Indonesian fight Notes From the News Labor Day speeches stress political action ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. Sept. 15, 1947 (Page 1) Democracy is key issue at UE parley -- minority rights menaced by Stalinist bureaucrats, by C. Thomas Needs of people by-passed in plan for special session -- price squeeze ignored in agenda for Congress, by the Editors Key to the situation (cartoon) Food profiteers run wild in gouging the poor Organized labor target of "Red" deportation cases CIO leaders act to halt Jim Crow school strike UN bankrupts to meet in 2nd General Assembly Taft Slave Labor law upheld in court test Plot to bar SWP from ballot brought to court in Philadelphia (Page 2) Something New in the Mines, by J.R. Johnson The fable of the fox and the bureaucrat, by Albert Parker Cooking up new angles (photo) Pope's speech steps up reactionary intervention in Italian political life, by George Lavan How to become a "friend" of labor, by Art Preis Our Program: Broker answers $64 questions (Page 3) Laud Washington envoys for shift in Greek regime Attlee government hit by strike of 60,000 coal mine workers Marshall's advice on shuffling puppets Look over new domain (photo) British Stalinists lead strikebreaking pack New note in Kremlin propaganda designed to frighten Wall Street, by Joseph Hansen See more gold where the last came from International Notes Peru decree ends civil liberties, by Tomas Robles (Page 4) Democracy in the unions Free James Hickman! Let "exodus" victims come here A Brass Hat for president? "My husband says the unions . . . " (cartoon) The mysterious case of the displaced island, by Joseph Hansen Workers' Bookshelf Will export sag puncture the boom? John G. Wright Monopolies devour lion's share of national income (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- political action Labor Day keynote -- controls -- offers to submit short movie reviews -- "I wept over Bilbo" -- rising prices break up homes -- opposes attempt to abolish parks -- likes articles on women's problems A request for old songs and poems Are you losing any benefits owed to you in Social Security? by Evelyn Atwood The Militant Army -- Los Angeles subgetters list gains of sub drive Shipyard industry gripped by new post-war crisis, by R. Leonard Youth Activities Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Meeting honors Trotsky memory in St. Paul, by Winifred Nelson N. Y. weekend camp is highly successful (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Lucky Guy, by Theodore Kovalesky Fact and figures prove how meat profiteers gouge people, by Norma Christensen Just one year ago . . . (photo montage) The Negro Struggle -- Southern and European DPs, by Albert Parker Robert Williams blasts conspiracy against PR Defense committee asks state to free Hickman Six Who Chose Death, by Mary Wood SWP election drive stepped up in Detroit Great majority now favor unions Notes From the News Labor's independent campaign off to good start in Youngstown ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38. Sept. 22, 1947 (Page 1) $16,000 Militant fund drive opens, by Rose Karsner Build a Labor Party NOW! (cartoon) "Eat less" say capitalist politicians -- fight Wall Street hunger program with weapon of labor political action, by Art Preis SWP again demands US recall arms -- Cannon answers Armour on Dutch war in Java Packing workers advocate sliding scale of wages NMU progressives fight for Democratic unionism, by C. Thomas Lewis blocks surrender move by AFL council SWP councilmanic candidate sentenced by Philadelphia judge Kick out the profiteers! an Editorial (Page 2) Which road for PAC -- Dayton or Allentown? by Art Preis Capitalist trusts, imperialist war -- breeders of ravaging price inflation, by Arthur Burch Another homeless family (photo) Wallace's tilt at trusts is just a demagogic pose, by Evelyn Atwood Maritime convention to debate political action, foreign policy, by C. Thomas Our Program: NMU progressives fight for democratic unionism (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) The rapid growth of the NAACP, by J.R. Johnson U.S. delegates sharpen conflict with Moscow in UN Assembly "We want to live" (photo) Mass demonstrations sweep Italy as fascist danger alarms people, by Joseph Hansen Flint unions asked to help covenant fight, by W. H. Yancey International Notes Resounding victory won by Grimethorpe miners Socialists in Poland face frame-up death The Spivs are in the City of London (Page 4) Capitalism's program: Eat less! Recall U.S. arms from Dutch! Santo and Obermeier cases Freedom train off the track "Like Senator Taft said, . . . " (cartoon) Speculative orgy in coops as Kremlin's "plan" flops, by John G. Wright Workers' Bookshelf State Department again dodges on Indonesia How billionaire bankers pinch pennies nowadays, by Evelyn Atwood (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- likes ideas of publishing serial -- plugs "Secret Life of Walter Mitty" -- reader asks for Marxist definitions -- finds the paper more readable now -- apprecipates [sic] article by Albert Parker An open letter to our readers The Militant Army -- stalled car a blessing to Los Angeles subgetter Keep on! Railroad strike ends but rules violations continue $16,000 Militant fund Toledo labor and consumers plan fight on HCL Youth Activities Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Take 11 children from disabled vet, wife, by Winifred Nelson West Coast camp holds 9-day vacation school (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- We Cannot Flee to Freedom, by Theodore Kovalesky Hickman needs you help, says novelist after interview in jail, by Willard Motley Chicago Hickman defense rally slated Sept. 28 Before disaster struck (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Along the Freedom Train Route Trainor enters campaign for Boston school body Good vs. Bad microbes, by Grace Carlson Street rallies liven Detroit SWP drive Notes From the News New York candidate calls for expropriation of food trusts ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. Sept. 29, 1947 (Page 1) What a workers and farmers government would do about prices, an Editorial Cost-of-living bonus demand is answer to rising prices -- labor must begin Drive to protect real wages, by Art Preis The giant-killer (cartoon) Profits, not wage costs, boost prices -- federal reserve study backs labor's charges NLBR [sic] opens offensive to enforce slave law Ball-bearing trust displays contempt for government suit Rubber unionists to spurn NRLB [sic], by Joseph Andrews Murray or Lewis for president in 1948, auto local urges Ohio PAC groups run independent candidates (Page 2) Lewis -- his strength and his weakness Trade Union Notes, by Art Preis Lower wages sought by Senator (Eat Less) Taft, by Arthur Burch "Freedom Train" document (photo) L.A. unionists arrested for picketing Taft, by Al Lynn Rubber union spurns submission to NLRB (continued from Page 1) Our Program: (Page 3) One hundred years of the Communist Manifesto, by J. R. Johnson Wall Street drive for new war touches off bitter fight in UN, by Joseph Hansen South African vets rap Franco (photo) Coming -- answers to your questions on England, by John G. Wright Second anniversary of Viet Nam govt. hailed by SWP International Notes Ecuador palace revolt topples Ibarra regime, by J. Gomez Unions in So. Africa face repressive law Madras strike beaten after 100-day battle Ferment in the Solomons (Page 4) When the thieves fall out Tilting Wall Street's bottle Join the SWP Another Wallace novelty "Don't those Russians know . . ." (cartoon) Wall St. expects a bust; so do all big profiteers, by John G. Wright Workers' Bookshelf Profits -- not wages -- boost building costs The truth about the LaGuardia record, by George Lavan (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- this veteran held out longer -- atomic bomb makes Labor Party urgent -- Martin's eulogy on Freedom Train -- Dutch friend seeks correspondent -- "Daily Mirror" tip arouses readers' ire -- isn't it time for a change here too? Quotas for the Militant fund Militant fund drive begun by branches, by Rose Karsner The Militant Army -- St. Paul nets 15 subs in Sunday mobilization Another letter to our readers West Coast camp ends successful vacation school Pioneer Notes Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Furnaces and the Men, by Theodore Kovalesky Flint UAW locals set up own grocery store to fight HCL, by Jerry Kirk Detroit cops help scabs (photo) Trainor opens Boston campaign on October 4 The Negro Struggle -- Your Verdict on James Hickman, by William E. Bohannan Lerner-for-mayor drive gains speed in Detroit SWP labor secretary hits deportation drive as anti-union assault Li'l Abner gagged, by George Lavan Protest meeting held in Phila. SWP wins right to use name on New York ballot Notes From the News Food prices at all-time high (cartoon) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40. Oct. 6, 1947 (Page 1) Hickman's freedom sought in Chicago -- mass meeting backs defense; trial postponed until Oct. 27 Look who's talking (cartoon) Price-gougers fear new wage drive -- cost-of-living bonus needed to protect workers standards AFL group demands labor party -- Santa Cruz council asks immediate action The man for the job Harold Russell hits Hickman case causes CP domination fought at CIO maritime convention A gold-dusted omelet Members of Johnson Group resign from WP and join SWP, by William F. Warde Truman echoes Taft "eat less" program Local groups map new road for PAC-CIO (Page 2) Can Democratic Party be reformed? A look at the record from Cleveland to Roosevelt Bethlehem Steel leads opposition to settling of shipyard strike, by Bob Lowell Food price gamblers lay stakes on empty cupboard, by Arne Swaback Railway Express walkout (photo) N.Y. Express pickets defy intimidation Our Program: UE Stalinists seek to ban all opposition groups (Page 3) Capitalist politics from the inside, by J. R. Johnson Rome steel workers strike (photo) Marshall Plan offers no hope to starving people of Europe What the Marshall Plan proposes to meet Europe's postwar crisis Did British workers gain by voting Labor ticket? by John G. Wright 40,000 down tools to protest speed-up in Polish textile mills Tito calls on Stalinists to form people's fronts (Page 4) Fruit of PAC's false policy Glaring omission Defend the Polish socialists UN spot commercials "Wouldn't help the food crisis . . . " (cartoon) Profiteers defended in Congress price "probe" Workers' Bookshelf Senators slurp soup as school kids go without SWP resolution on Johnson-Forest Group Apply for membership in SWP (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- we are hoping for Hickman's acquittal -- British fascists getting bolder -- cloud of doubt about revolutionary victory -- friends abroad read the Militant avidly Branches report good response to Militant fund drive, by Rose Karsner Quotas for the Militant fund The Militant Army -- Flint swings into action on fall sub campaign A reader answers our open letter Court hearing held on SWP, WP right to Philadelphia ballot Cleveland HCL probe achieves nothing, by Almeda Kingsley The European Jew New York SWP urges workers to register Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Will You Sleep So Well? by Theodore Kovalesky Detroit motorcade asks action on rent control and evictions Two baskets tell story (photo) Spirited Detroit mayor campaign moves to finish The Negro Struggle -- a Crucial Period Ahead, by Albert Parker Williams-for-Senate appeal issued in N.Y. SWP candidate in San Francisco race We Want Meat! by Grace Carlson Many lessons n [sic] Jackie Robinson's story, by George Lavan Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41. Oct. 13, 1947 (Page 1) The fight inside the auto union, by the Editors Wall St. beats war drums over Stalin's new "bureau" -- Kremlin move designed to increase pressure for Stalin-Truman Pact, by Joseph Hansen UAW urged to call for Labor Party -- Briggs local submits convention resolution Made to measure by NAM (cartoon) Labor candidates show strength in Cleveland Impressive gains by Trotskyists in Ceylon Packing local votes to open fight for living-cost bonus Hunger for workers, more for profiteers AFL and CIO face crucial issue in Taft Act, by Art Preis Hirohito visit is barred by union (Page 2) NMU upholds union democracy in "outside influence" debate, by C. Thomas Union combats high prices The fight inside the auto union Priests' control over the ACTU exposed by Detroit Labor Party Our Program: Can the Democratic Party be reformed Part 2, by Art Preis The Roosevelt myth (Page 3) How Stalin wrecked Comintern built by Lenin and Trotsky Resurrection of "People's Front" is not a move toward revolution, by Joseph Hansen Pioneer pamphlet on end of Comintern timely reading now Reich survivors honor comrades (photo) What labor in Britain expected; what it got, by John G. Wright The social ties in the factory, by J. R. Johnson Inside a concentration camp in Greece (Page 4) Resist slave labor law Another tax steal planned How about opening the books? A question for CP members "Quick, doctor . . . " (cartoon) Forrestal lies about cause of modern war, by Arthur Burch Workers' Bookshelf Why NAACP membership drive lags, by J. Blake (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- truth, love, honor bartered over radio -- warehouse workers fight high prices -- recalls tragic death of Sanders family -- government siphons off old age fund -- reading the Militant helps school lessons Fifteen percent mark reached in drive to finance "Militant," by Rose Karsner Militant fund scoreboard The Militant Army -- "Going to keep plugging" say Newark subgetters Conditions Labor candidates show strength in Cleveland (continued from Page 1) Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Buffalo labor school opening fall sessions N. Y. Marxist school opens (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Experiment, by Theodore Kovalesky Philadelphia SWP fights against corrupt boss political machines Discussing Hickman case (photo) Irene LeCompte -- a lifelong fighter for labor's rights The Negro Struggle -- Destruction or Emancipation, by Albert Parker Liberal labor figures come to aid of Hickman Trainor speaks over the radio How to vote for Irene LeCompte in 7th District Two Generals Whitewash Another, by George Lavan Philadelphia election program of Socialist Workers Party Notes from the News Sunday forum season opened in Twin Cities ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42. Oct. 20, 1947 (Page 1) CIO appeals for united labor action -- urges joint battle in arena of politics, by Farrell Dobbs Right down the alley (cartoon) Youngstown PAC backs Ausnehmer -- labor's own candidate voted council support AFL sets up own political league -- convention acts under pressure of slave law Don't debase yourselves, Lewis tells AFL on "yellow-dog" oaths, by Art Preis Administration opens new drive to boost rents 4th International exposes "Comintern revival" fraud N. J. committee formed to aid Hickman defense Arrested because he cut his prices French Trotskyists in municipal voting "Eat less" drive won't lower prices (Page 2) Practical steps in building the Labor Party, by the political committee of the Socialist Workers Party NMU convention further loosens Stalinist machine's paralyzing grip, by C. Thomas Victim of shipyard scabs (photo) Lewis says AFL chiefs "debase" themselves (continued from Page 1) Our Program: Who controls the Democratic Party? CIO convention urges united political action (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) The Social Thinking of the Workers, by J. R. Johnson The real meaning of Belgrade "bureau" set up by the Kremlin, by the Political Committee of the Socialist Workers Party Italian kids protest hunger (photo) Why laborite ministers follow imperialist policy, by John G. Wright Bolivian gov't terror hits labor movement, by J. Gomez Ceylon elections showed masses moving leftward, by K. Tilak British fascists are active again (Page 4) Lewis and the Taft Act fight Democrats and Republicans beaten in Norwalk Stalinists strikebreaking under the Belgrade bureau We are against partition in Palestine Meatless Tuesday (cartoon) Railroad labor paper peddles prize absurdity, by Joseph Hansen Begining [sic] next week -- story of Mother Jones Gallup Poll reveals war disillusionment growing "Voice of Local 212" rips new labor board Workers' Bookshelf (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- Labor Party action needed for housing -- Bill of Rights doesn't apply in 30 states -- sorry she can't help on the fund -- Los Angeles mothers win school victory Steady pace kept by branches in collection of Militant fund, by Rose Karsner Scoreboard for $15,000 Militant fund The Militant Army -- New York local sells 59 new subs in Harlem Two rail unions on the road to merger, by James Montgomery "Herald Tribune" gives readers the low down on "the Militant" Trainor scores texts used in Boston schools Dunne analyzes Truman's "plan" at Twin City Sunday forum Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 6) No Truman-Burgers for Me! by Grace Carlson 4,500 ballots cast for Lerner in Detroit mayoralty primaries Three arrested for picketing fascist meeting Fascist picketed (photo) Chicago fire disaster spurs public drive to enforce safety laws The Negro Struggle -- Authorities Display Hatred, by Lois Saunders Asks nation-wide aid for Hickman defense Report From Never-Never Land, by Joseph Andrews Barbaria is only labor man in mayoralty race Notes From the News Biography of Barbaria, Bay City SWP nominee ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43. Oct. 27, 1947 (Page 1) Fight the yellow-dog oaths! by the Editors CIO & AFL conventions show need for political action -- fail to offer weapon of labor's own candidates -- AFL sets up own version of PAC, by Art Preis Hey -- you left out the motor! (cartoon) CIO opens PAC drive for 1948, by Farrell Dobbs AFL organizer says now is time for Labor Party N. Y. building trades unions issue demands for escalator clause, by George Lavan Truman pie -- 1 crust for the price of 2, by Jeff Thorne Factional heat grows fierce as convention of UAW nears U.S. aids advance of French reaction (Page 2) Internal conflicts at CIO convention Sidelights from Boston conclave Rank-and-file discontent breaks to surface at CIO convention The gangster methods of Red-baiters Murray greets militarist (photo) CIO launches big PAC campaign in preparation for '48 elections (continued from Page 1) Our Program: (Page 3) What causes riots in India? by M. Naidu Calls for Trotskyist Party in Japan Byrnes' new book part of Wall Street's drive against Soviet Union Strikers are arrested in Canada (photo) Elections in Italy and France reveal rising danger of fascism in Europe, by Joseph Hansen Chile government launches all-out anti-labor drive Europe goes hungry as U.S. decides to scrap German plants Was it wrong for British workers to elect Attlee? by John G. Wright The class struggle in Argentine analyzed I want a deal, admits Stalin RCP leads the fight against the fascists PCI co-operates with French socialist youth (Page 4) Yes -- it's time for some serious thinking The real criminals (cartoon) The autobiography of Mother Jones Installment I Lewis's speech against the "yellow-dog" oath Witch hunt in Latin America Truman's upside-down "police state" Workers' Bookshelf "Mission to Moscow" -- then and now Urges Labor Party to win FEPC law (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- holds that Stafford's opinion on abilities of workers is false -- tells Stafford about relation of "experts" to socialist movement -- reader's ire aroused over Stafford's views -- Stafford letter brings "old traps" to mind Nineteen years of the Militant, by Rose Karsner Scoreboard for $15,000 Militant fund The Militant Army -- branch mobilizations boost subs and bundles Internal weaknesses slow membership drive of NAACP, by J. Blake French longshoremen help Indo-Chinese Swabeck's article in FI is a must for unionists Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- What the Future Holds, by Theodore Kovalesky 4 more CIO councils support Hickman; trial begins Nov. 5 Sitdown strike in New York (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Jackie Robinson and Bob Williams, by George Clarke New Yorkers urged by SWP candidate to keep PR voting, by Robert Williams Hits brutality against Negroes by New York cops Burch speaks in Newark on Stalin's new "bureau" Planned Ignorance, by Grace Carlson Demand action on Tresca murder case Chicago tenants fight rent-gouge practices How to vote for SWP in New York Trainor shows Boston youth are miseducated Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44. Nov. 3, 1947 (Page 1) A labor program for Congress, an Editorial The chief client for "aid" (cartoon) Congress special session won't halt high prices or aid hungry Europeans -- Truman, GOP speed up Wall Street's program to bolster dictators, by Art Preis "Fortune" poll shows wide fear of future Vigilantes break up New Jersey meeting of Communist Party Landlords dominate local rent boards More wages a "must" states AFL's survey De Gaulle threat mounts in France, by Joseph Hansen Hickman defense getting nation-wide support (Page 2) "Dangerous thoughts" in Hollywood probed by Red-baiting witch-hunters, by George Lavan Profits, after taxes, of 5 food chain stores (graphic) UAW Bell local urges progressive program Congress will not halt inflation or aid hungry Truman issues storm warning on "boom-bust" in radio talk Our Program: Labor candidate Second series of N. Y. school to open on Nov. 17 Trusts seek L.A. transit control Chicago opens forum series Nov. 23; "labor's march to power" (Page 3) 30 years after Russian Revolution -- what remains for the great Bolshevik conquest under Lenin and Trotsky, by Joseph Hansen Lenin had a "magic weapon," by J. R. Johnson (Page 4) Campaign NOW for labor candidates Save the factories in Germany What does Red-baiting lead to? Value of Roosevelt's promises (Cartoon -- no title) The autobiography of Mother Jones Installment 2 Workers' Bookshelf Will Labor Party give same results here as in Britain? by John G. Wright (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- no funds for relief but plenty for war -- what the revolution will offer "experts" -- another sellout by a "friend of labor" in Cleveland -- what did we gain from imperialist war? Militant readers urged to help celebrate 19th anniversary, by Rose Karsner Scoreboard for $15,000 Militant fund The Militant Army -- at 75, still gets around to sell plenty of subs How NAACP can succeed in drive to make-it-a-million, by Jean Blake Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 6) Princess Elizabeth's Wedding, by Mary Wood Organized against long skirts (photo) UN is given NAACP petition protesting Negro oppression Good vote seen for Barbaria in San Francisco The Negro Struggle -- Negroes and the Special Session, by George Clarke Labor needs its own party, says Trainor Toward Mental Health, by Grace Carlson Notes From the News Fight to save PR is vital in New York, by Robert Williams How to vote for SWP in New York ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45. Nov. 10, 1947 (Page 1) Big issues face UAW convention Hickman's trial opens in Chicago -- defendant is victim of restricted covenants Aid to the "hungry" (cartoon) American's financial rules unmasked in U.S. indictment -- 17 Wall Street firms accused of conspiracy, by Art Preis Ausnehmer polls 20% vote in 4-way contest, Special to the Militant Hickman defense is backed by 750,000 The deGaulle threat, an Editorial Auto delegates to debate Taft oath (Page 2) How Youngstown CIO took its long step toward independent action in politics, Special to the Militant Capitalism in War and Peace (cartoon) Ausnehmer polls 20% vote in 4-way contest (continued from Page 1) Stalinist machine loses control at Minnesota CIO convention, by V. R. Dunne Our Program: Torbovich to speak at Twin City forum Happy birthday Comrade Soderberg! Christmas shoppers invited to bazaar (Page 3) (Photo montage -- no title) "The Militant" celebrates its 19 years of struggle, by James P. Cannon WIth "the Militant" on the picket lines, by Art Preis Landmarks in our fight for a better world, by Evelyn Atwood Great obstacles "Militant" faced in 19 year fight, by Joseph Hansen How "Militant" began battle for socialism, by George Lavan Our proud record in the Negro struggle (Photo -- no title) (Page 4) Labor cannot exist half slave and half free Housing -- Truman style (photo) The autobiography of Mother Jones Installment 3 Evicted family of twelve move into vacant barn, by Winifred Nelson Truman Committee Report on Civil Right [sic] British Labor Party suffers setback Stalinists keep stranglehold on Minnesota farmers union, by Joe Simpson Open the books of the landlords Overpaid politicians and minimum wage (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- reactionary nature of technocracy, inc. -- reader fed up with Truman Pie -- don't need managers, says Texas worker in chemical plant -- another worker answers Stafford -- Lerner votes "vanish" in Detroit election Competition in SWP grows keener in fund drive, by Rose Karsner Scoreboard for $15,000 Militant fund The Military Army -- subgetter's devotion stirs wide enthusiasm New York coalition politics brings PR defeat Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Carlson speaks at St. Paul public forum (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Homecoming of the War Dead, by Theodore Kovalesky N. Y. building unions reaffirm escalator wage clause demand Cops aid company (photo) Those Who Did Not Die in Vain, by Evelyn Atwood Philadelphia PCA rally disrupted by hoodlums, by C. Blake Basic commodities (graph) Elsa Maxwell and Karl Marx, by Ben Stone Escalator clause pays off at Michigan tank Roused Chicago tenants fight 15% rent gouge Sample of labor's "rights" under Taft-Hartley Act Laxity in Tresca murder inquiry hit by committee Notes From the News Rocking the cradle -- Jim Crow style ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46. Nov. 17, 1947 (Page 1) Labor needs to check up on Congress, by Farrell Dobbs Chicago Tribune attacks Carlson for Nov. 7 talk -- target is free thought at University of Chicago The machine that never pays off (cartoon) Red-baiters sweep UAW convention -- strong minority resists retreat on Taft-Hartley slave labor measure, by Art Preis Bulletin Trial of James Hickman nears climax in Chicago Greek puppet gov't outlaws free press Reutherite faction gives up struggle on yellow-dog oath FBI and hoodlums spur red hysteria (Page 2) UAW opposition fights against Taft-Hartley Act Truman in a quandary (photo) Reutherites put over "yellow dog" compliance (continued from Page 1) Our Program: Jobless insurance millions returned to the employers (Page 3) How can USA be converted into land of plenty? -- Confidence in capitalism justified, Walter Dorwin Teague maintains Only revolutionary socialism can open the road to better world, by Joseph Hansen How long Latin American miners must toil to earn their clothing French cops charge strikers (photo) Fined for spreading Marxist literature UAW convention swept by Red-baiters (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) The need for a Congress of labor Wall Street cracks the whip in Chile Growing assault on civil liberties Amnesty for the CO's by Christmas (Cartoon -- no title) The autobiography of Mother Jones Installment 4 Bankrupt policy continued in French CP's new turn, by T. J. Peters Harriman and the housing situation (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- the real murderer isn't James Hickman -- calls swamp couple in $13 a week offer -- advocates marriage for church hierarchs -- worked for 45 years and still has no savings for old age -- holds it is possible to capture machine of Democratic Party Militant fund at halfway mark with less then [sic] a month to go, by Rose Karsner Scoreboard for $15,000 Militant fund The Militant Army -- sub drives gain ground and street sales rise German workers resist dismantling of factories Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Twin City forum topic: "Menace of fascism" (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Revolution Is a Natural Thing, by Theodore Kovalesky Elections this year emphasize need for Labor Party in 1948 Condemned to eviction (photo) Careful With Those Adjectives! by Albert Parker 4850 votes cast for Trainor in Boston elections PR defeat followed by drive to raise 5c fare, by George Clarke Reactions to an SWP campaign, by Frank Barbaria Protest trend in New Haven vote, by F. Nelson Encouraging vote for San Francisco SWP Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47. Nov. 24, 1947 (Page 1) Reuther out to crush all opposition, by Art Preis Mass upsurge rocks France, Italy on eve of "Big Four" conference Thanksgiving dinner -- 1947 style (cartoon) Washington offers no price relief -- Truman's proposals fail to strike at sources of inflation Hickman jury disagrees new trial set for Jan. 5 Vigilantes break up C. P. gathering in Bridgeport Steel union, trainmen reject Taft Act oath Vigilantes threaten Los Angeles meeting U.S. officers to direct Greek troops (Page 2) New UAW officers (photo) Today's social crisis will bring political explosion, by Farrell Dobbs Reuther drives to crush all opposition in UAW (continued from Page 1) Our Program: (Page 3) War hysteria rises on eve of London conference, by Joseph Hansen Labor movement in Japan on the rise, by Ria Stone Strike wave forces collapse of Ramadier regime Italy shaken by nation-wide demonstrations, by Joseph Hansen Correction Noblesse oblige (Page 4) Preparing for the 1948 elections (Cartoon -- no title) The autobiography of Mother Jones Installment 5 Thanksgiving Day Some Photographs From Greece Continue Hickman's Defense Workers' Bookshelf Victor Serge dies (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- after 40 years holds it's time for labor to build own party -- three who taught me why we must fight for a socialist world -- suggests cartoonist portray dummies on Wall Street's knee -- thinks rich men will rule under socialism To the Russian workers SWP branches confident of fulfilling Militant fund goal, by Rose Karsner Scoreboard for $15,000 Militant Fund The Militant Army -- Militant boosters tell how they obtains subs Washington offers no relief from inflation (continued from Page 1) Small vote for SWP in New York 19th anniversary of "the Militant" celebrated in Twin Cities SWP Warm response to Militant affair of Newark SWP Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party N. Y. Marxist school begins its fall series (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- A Kid Named Frankie, by Theodore Kovalesky Brass Hat corruption is bared in Senate probe of Gen. Meyers, by George Lavan Cost-of-living bonus sought by UAW militants Steel workers in business (photo) The Negro Struggle -- How to Use the Truman Report, by Albert Parker Hickman trial ends without jury verdict (continued from Page 1) UAW Convention Sidelights, by Art Preis Strike vote by 3 railroad unions Congress geared for drive on building trades unions, by Raymond Rice Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48. Dec. 1, 1947 (Page 1) Strikes show French workers' might -- aroused by growing menace of fascists, by Joseph Hansen Real wages near 1939 low levels -- but production almost doubles in eight years The men on horseback (cartoon) Special session won't act on prices -- Republicans, Democrats use issue of inflation as a political football Longer hours, shorter pay urged by Eccles Fake independence bill precipitates crisis in Ceylon -- K. Mukerji Striking Chicago printers spearhead Taft Act fight Army brass covered up Meyers for years, now forced to act, by George Lavan Labor political action -- the bosses' biggest fear, by Art Preis (Page 2) Labor Party issue hotly debated by California CIO, by J. Blake Meter's mansion (photo) Stalinophobia and UAW convention Big Business press hails Reuther control of UAW Vigilantes attack Democrat meeting in Los Angeles, by Dave Dreiser Our Program: Santa Monica Sears picketed by NAACP, by Al Lynn C.O. amnesty petition signed by 480 citizens (Page 3) Against the dismantling of the plants in Germany! by the International Secretariat of the Fourth International German Trotskyists call for solidarity against dismantling 682 German plants What Germany can expect from U.S. imperialists and the Kremlin, by Ernest Germain London cops attack strike leader (photo) "I saw the new French Stalinist line in action," by Jack Daniels International Notes Chiang stuffs ballot boxes Tammany style Left wing formed in French Socialist Party French PCI Congress debates vital issues Danish group asks to join 4th International (Page 4) Thought control in Hollywood Brass Hat "explanation" on Meyers The "Freedom Train" down South Stalinists are always "betrayed" Republican big wigs map strategy (photo) The autobiography of Mother Jones Workers' Bookshelf Congressmen at Work -- Tuning Up the War Drums (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- birthday greetings from Greek comrades -- cites EPIC failure to capture machine of Democratic Party -- explains to Shapira why "Trojan Horse" theory won't work -- father of nine kills self when job ends -- thinks 500 lb. cake is too extravagant for times like now Branches step up collections to meet goal on Militant fund, by Rose Karsner Scoreboard for $15,000 Militant fund Building trades unions sign pre-fabs contract, by Raymond Rice The Militant Army -- groundwork laid at co-op for large newsstand sales New "Militant" office opened in Watts, L.A., by Ed Smith New York SWP "Militant" affair features skit Good program featured at Milwaukee affair Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party San Francisco ACEWR to hold Xmas bazaar (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- a Royal Wedding, by Theodore Kovalesky Arrest CIO pickets in Chicago (photo) Hickman's vindication at trial spurs broader defense drive The Negro Struggle -- the Supreme Court and Covenants, by Albert Parker Chicago tenants fight against rent increases Hickman committee set up in California How they staged the first big Red scare, by George Lavan Shock Treatment, by Grace Carlson Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49. Dec. 8, 1947 (Page 1) The new situation in the unions, by James P. Cannon Fascist threat mounts as crisis grips France -- Stalinists bar road to a workers government Dairy strikers win cost-of-living bonus in Toledo A fight to the finish (cartoon) Stalinists bar road to a workers government Cold War too good for Walter Lippman [sic] Palestine partition incites Arabs against the Jews, by Irving Dale NLRB tightens slave law noose around organized labor's throat Toronto Trotskyists run candidates CIO will seek wage raises, leaders say Sliding wage scale -- fighting slogan of millions, by Art Preis (Page 2) The present situation in the trade union movement (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Wall Street moves pawns on chessboard of Europe Real issue in France and Italy is who shall run the country? by Joseph Hansen No school in Paris (photo) French Trotskyists call for workers government, by Ria Stone International Notes Trotsky's book "whither France" gives key to situation of today, by Evelyn Atwood Big Four spokesmen jockey for position in next war Hint U.S. troops to stay in Italy (Page 4) "Austerity" program faces American people "So what if you did give . . ." (cartoon) The autobiography of Mother Jones The role of the Stalinists in the CIO auto workers, by Art Preis Christmas spirit, capitalist style Sealed train in Indonesia Atomic scientists and the warmakers, by John G. Wright Miners tell gov't "hands off!" (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- "good reading in the paper" -- objects to printing Mother Jones serial -- technocrat pamphlet lauding the fascists -- dislikes review of Steinbeck book -- the greedy must have fat profits $15,000 Militant fund drive draws to a successful finish, by Rose Karsner Scoreboard for $15,000 Militant fund The Militant Army -- readers take extra copies for their fellow workers Partition incites Arabs against Palestine Jews (continued from Page 1) The Marshall Plan and the American seamen Militant affair best ever held in San Francisco Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Case of Marty Kernahan, by Theodore Kovalesky Truman pardons another crooked boss politican [sic] Increase in profits, after taxes, 50 companies, 1946-47 (chart) Labor fakers boost capitalist politicians for election in 1948 The Negro Struggle -- Here Lies the NNC, by Albert Parker Conscription law will be pushed in January Big bargains offered at N.Y. bazaar Medical Fraud! by Grace Carlson How 1919-21 Red scare smashed labor, by George Lavan Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50. Dec. 15, 1947 (Page 1) Justice Dept. issues political blacklist -- Truman regime whips up Red scare, by Art Preis NLRB threatens rights of millions -- Remington-Rand ruling invites employers to scrap union contracts Strike struggle in France knifed by Stalinist leaders -- capitulate to ultimatum of anti-labor premier, by Joseph Hansen Decorating the Constitution (cartoon) Lays down T-H law to NLRB employee Protest throttling of press in Greece Trotskyists arrested "Death-to-strikers" law passed by Greek regime NAM launches drive to end overtime pay New upsurge of wage struggles is coming (Page 2) What trade unions leaders are doing about the Taft Act, by Art Preis Shape of things to come (photo) CIO and AFL peddlers of Wall Street's plans, by Arthur Burch 4,000 scramble for 1,000 jobs in New York Who are the subversives? Our Program: Justice Dept. issues political blacklist (continued from Page 1) Billionaire Ford pays a visit to Reuther (Page 3) Nation-wide strike wave rocks capitalist France, Special to the Militant Head of French capitalist gov't (photo) Bitter conflict flares over Palestine division, by I. Dale Stalinists knife strike struggle in France (continued from Page 1) International Notes A page from Trotsky's works, by Evelyn Atwood (Page 4) The SWP is loyal to the working class "For heaven's sake . . ."(cartoon) The autobiography of Mother Jones Workers' Bookshelf Lovett gives the tip off French workers demand sliding scale Congressmen at Work -- the "Aid-Europe" Debate Cheers from Taft law supporters (Page 5) Workers' Forum -- who are the real "subversives" in U.S. -- the troubles of a government worker -- criticizes UAW convention article -- indignant about the nature of U.S. "relief" Militant fund goes to $16,000, exceeds quota before deadline, by Rose Karsner Scoreboard for $15,000 Militant fund The Militant Army -- direct subs and renewals supplement branch sales Need for independent candidates debated at Connecticut CIO parley, by Alvin Royce SWP denounces Tammany Hall's move against CP U.S. oil rationing and Marshall Plan, by John Fredericks Come and meet other "Militant" readers at these local activities of the Socialist Workers Party Red-baiters run wild at CIO state convention in New Jersey (Page 6) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Class, by Theodore Kovalesky Unions with 15 millions members set up political action groups CIO wage parley (photo) The Negro Struggle -- Politics and the '48 Elections, by Albert Parker Hickman defense chairman outlines committee's plans Mass protest movement is only way to defeat fare rise in N. Y., by George Clarke A Silk Hat for Santa, by Mary Wood Red Scare couldn't stop formation of CIO, by George Lavan Notes From the News ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51. Dec. 22, 1947 (Page 1) Hickman is saved; free on probation "Big 4" end conference in blow-up -- find no way to bridge Moscow-Wall St. rift Democrats, Republicans pass the buck on prices -- Congress fails to act against raging inflation Police violence against Rome strikers (photo) Committee hails Hickman victory Economic crisis forces Moscow to devalue ruble, by John G. Wright Blood-thirst whetted by Taft-Hartley law Detroit unions backed Hickman Lewis silent about this program as miners withdraw from AFL Pauley case lifts lid on govt. food speculators, by George Lavan (Page 2) Wallace still angling for deal with the Democrats Hits discrimination (photo) 140,000 sign petition for California I.P.P., by Al Lynn Youngstown SWP honors "Militant" at celebration Stalinists betray heroic Italian workers struggle, by Joseph Hansen Moscow's latest "trials" in Eastern Europe, by K. Manfred ACEWR statement on Clark's blacklist Rattle U.S. arms over heads of Italian workers Soviet crisis forces devaluation of ruble (continued from Page 1) San Francisco to hold New Year's celebration Newark invites readers for New Year's Eve The Militant Army -- "renew my sub," writes former reader One way to make a living (Page 3) Note to our readers Total figure raised is $17,000 as Militant fund campaign ends, by Rose Karsner $15,000 Militant fund final scoreboard Victory for Hickman hailed by Committee (continued from Page 1) U.S. imperialism in Panama Trotskyist youth expose militarism Workers' Forum -- Hitler, Wallace and Foster -- How Trotskyism came to Australia -- no wonder SWP is on blacklist Editor's Note Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party Negro Unemployment Rising Reutherites push for local compliance with Taft Act (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the Christmas Spirit, by Theodore Kovalesky Murray pleads for joint action as Taft Act deals double blow Prices up, wages up (chart) The Negro Struggle -- Let Us Subvert Jim Crow, by Albert Parker CIO and liberal groups hit government blacklist Tuberculosis: The Dread Killer, by Grace Carlson Milwaukee SWP runs J. Boulton for mayor Need for Labor Party debated in Cleveland, by George Tobin Did you get your $3,458? By Art Preis Hansen to tour Midwest on "Struggle for Europe" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52. Dec. 29, 1947 (Page 1) 1947 -- year of setbacks for American labor, by Albert Parker Truman accused of covering up food speculators -- official list intended to confuse the public Headlines in the news (photomontage) 17 billions demanded to chain Europe -- ERP intended to save bankrupt capitalists and prepare for war, by George Breitman What a court! Five Flint GM locals initiate drive for 25c wage boost 4,000 attend mass rally of IPP in Los Angeles, by Al Lynn Stop waste of funds, NMU leaders insist Gravy train hitched onto Marshall Plan Briggs local backs Flint wage program NAM spends 3 millions for new union-busting campaign Like asking hogs to give up swill (Page 2) Great decisions in France still to come, by T. J. Peters Publishers spearhead union-busting offensive, by Arthur Burch 1947 -- year of setbacks for American labor (continued from Page 1) Same old company tune (photo) Joseph Hansen to begin tour on January 3 Santa Monica NAACP gains support in fight against Jim Crow hiring New Britain New Year's Eve to be gala event The Militant Army -- branches getting more sub renewals Workers' Forum -- some Negro leaders benefit from Jim Crow -- Chinese readers asks for help -- how Stalinists slander the Arabs (Page 3) Sowing the wind Labor lieutenants of capitalism Socialist U.S. of Europe Colonial and civil wars shake capitalist world during 1947, by Joseph Hansen Japanese labor on the march (photo) Gov't shields grain speculators (continued from Page 1) Hansen to speak in Cleveland on Jan. 8 Akron SWP to hold New Year's cabaret Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- New Year's Day, 1948, by Theodore Kovalesky Flint UAW official offers wage plan to meet inflation Pauley admits grain tradings (photo) Buick local votes to comply to avoid Reuther "administrator," by Emmett Moore Truman demands 17 billions to chain Europe (continued from page 1) The Negro Struggle -- Little Progress Recorded This Year, by Albert Parker All SWP locals meet fund quotas Christmas Comes to the Mines, by Morgan West Readers invited to hear Hansen in Youngstown Good affair held by Lynn ACEWR chapter Purge at River Rouge AFL and CIO officials reject Wallace <<<<>>>> 1948 MILITANT, VOLUME 11, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE 1. Jan. 5, 1948 (Page 1) Wage fight -- top point on CIO agenda, by Art Preis Wallace's move spotlights need for labor conference -- third capitalist party cannot serve interests of American workers, by George Breitman Post-war housing (photo) "Amnesty" keeps 623 COs in jail -- only 3 conscientious objectors released as Christmas gesture L.A. unionists urge Lewis for U.S. president Truman "loyalty" purge sets up Gestapo system Three different ways of measuring profits U.S. imperialist aims bared at Havana, by Arthur Burch Events in Greece, China, spur U.S. Imperialism's "Cold War" (Page 2) Six months of the Taft-Hartley slave labor law The Big Brass takes over, by George Lavan Call off strike (photo) Wallace's move poses need for labor parley (continued from Page 1) Gay Christmas party held in Minneapolis, by Barbara Bruce Employers resist ITU demands in Seattle Military minds direct foreign policy New political alliance formed in South Dakota Workers' Forum -- "Nicholas Miraculous" loved Mussolini -- prefers new serial -- Greek editor relates barbarism of rulers (Page 3) Anti-imperialist uprising in Panama Can the Marshall Plan rebuild Europe? -- a reply from abroad, by Henri Frank Not welcome! (photo) Trotskyist candidate for mayor in Toronto endorsed by UAW locals Belgian Trotskyists hold Fifth Congress The pope's Christmas message Workers' Bookshelf New left wing of French SP votes to split SP conference fails to revive 2nd International Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party Truman's Christmas Amnesty Food speculation and hoarding (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker: The blight upon the world, by Theodore Kovalesky Youngstown "Vindicator" starts Red-baiting attack on SWP Drive pushed to uncover assassin of Carlo Tresca Fighting in Palestine (photo) The Negro Struggle: Wallace and the Negroes, by Albert Parker Zionists face a split over immigration issue, by Irving Dale A case of "malicious gossip," by John F. Petrone SWP statement on candidacy of Henry Wallace Notes from the news Stalinist adventurism and Henry Wallace Marshall Plan includes Franco ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Jan. 12, 1948 (Page 1) Open letter to Murray, Green and Reuther, by the Editors Profiteers get joyous tidings on New Year's Tenting tonight -- and all nights (photo) Wallace veto power shows basic weakness of 3rd party movement, by George Breitman N.Y. Labor Party splits on Wallace -- united labor conference is big need CIO "Big Three" unions call for higher wages ITU attacked (photo) State Department inspires drive to split world labor movement U.S. sends Marines to Greece as "Cold War" grows hotter 15,000 attend mass meeting in India (Page 2) Will the economic boom last? by John G. Wright Farm workers strike in Arizona (photo) Wallace "peace" program -- a middle-class panacea Press roundup on Wallace candidacy More "relief" for millionaires [word obscured] main aim of Knutson tax bill Workers' Forum -- socialism in Greece punishable by death -- believes Jews have national rights -- Sandstone prisoners will be vindicated -- cannot find impartial judges The Militant Army (Page 3) Peacetime military conscription Trotskyist candidate polls 15,000 in Toronto election -- Marines sail for Greece in latest "Cold" War move (continued from Page 1) Trial at Bremerhaven, by Bill Morgan British nationalization of railroads Trotskyists hail stand of French socialist youth De Gaulle's bid for power Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Workers: "The Peepul's [sic] Choice," by Theodore Kovalesky NLRB strikes two more blows againt [sic] labor under Taft Act The Negro Struggle: Wallace and the Roosevelt record, by Albert Parker Taft-Hartley Act revives government by injunction, by George Lavan The new gold brick, by Grace Carlson Building trades in N.Y. sign wage-freeze pact, by Raymond Rice Quill bows to O'Dwyer in subway fare fight Notes from the news Horse-and-buggy unionism ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Jan. 19, 1948 (Page 1) Let the ranks decide labor's political course! an Editorial Truman demands 40 billions for inflationary war budget -- A-bomb gets 17 times as much as housing, by Art Preis Sliding scale bonus asked by UPWA -- other unions in CIO initiate wage programs The state of the union (photo) Support Militant sub week! Washington directs war against the Greek people Landis out (photo) Press blackout on Gestapo rule in Mississippi "State of the Union" -- militarism, inflation (Page 2) The crisis of the educational system in America, by Ria Stone Factors that undermine inflationary boom in U.S., by John G. Wright A comparison of the average (median) expenditure for classroom (graphic) NAM on the loose again, by George Lavan Truman demands 40-billion budget (continued from Page 1) Wallace may poll million N.Y. votes Workers' Forum -- mine union can't rest on laurels -- Japanese workers resent troops -- not practical to compensate owners Brooklyn open forum on price and wages The Militant Army (Page 3) All the news that's printed to fit Reactionary French government behind split in labor unions Marines off to war zone (photo) Gag-law protests rock Calcutta "Pax Americana" Fascists assault meeting of British Trotskyists Dictatorship in Brazil Law enforcement in the Deep South Workers' Bookshelf Press blackout hides Mississippi Gestapo (continued from Page 1) Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party Insanity and capitalism (Page 4) Battle of the demagogues, by Art Preis Mass action defeats rent-hike attempt by Detroit landlords Gunmen hired to break strike ACA on strike (photo) The Negro Struggle: "Separate but equal" facilities, by Albert Parker C.P. cites Lenin against Earl Browder -- and itself, by George Breitman The military mind, by John F. Petrone Seek to knife 40-hour week Notes from the news Why Marshall Plan won't work, by Arthur Burch ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Jan. 26, 1948 (Page 1) ABC of politics in 1948 for the labor movement, an Editorial Freedom's shame (photo) Truman urges war-time Air Force -- wants to add billions of dollars to present huge military budget, by Art Preis Reuther weakens wage demands at GM parley Named speculator (photo) Flint local upholds cost-of-living bonus, by Emmett Moore Denham says NLRB can ban any strike PCA convention endorses Wallace Food trusts, ignored by probe, are the biggest speculators, by Arthur Burch (Page 2) Truman report reveals fear of approaching economic breakdown New York ALP splits (photos) The young coal miners -- key problem of the UMW, by Morgan West Truman call for war-time Air Force (continued from Page 1) Witch hunt steps up Seattle forum on Manifesto anniversary New Haven readers invited to open forum Basic commodities (graph) "Unbiased opinions" on air report Important documents in Fourth International Workers' Forum -- Hickman thanks the Militant --questions GM-GE profit figures -- realized Stalinists distort Marxism The Militant Army (Page 3) Theory of the "lesser evil" General strikes paralyze Ruhr as workers fight starvation Out in the cold (photo) Events on the international scene The Brass Hat invasion Anti-imperialist struggle sweeps key China cities, by Ria Stone Two reactionary bureaucracies PCA endorses Wallace (continued from Page 1) Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party Wall Street's war budget Minneapolis bazaar features bargains (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker: A militant subscription, by Theodore Kovalesky NLRB seeks drastic injunction in move to smash ITU strikes RR barons greed kills ten kids in sled tragedy Film men sue studios (photo) The Negro Struggle: An American story, by Albert Parker Housing crisis worse than ever while billions are spent for war Army purges Sperry unionists $$$$$$$$$$$$ (photo) "Men here may speak and think," by Art Preis Hickman victory rally in Chicago Notes from the news Spicer workers protest speedup Operation rathole in Greece ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Feb. 2, 1948 (Page 1) Imperialists step up war drive -- urge military bloc as part of Marshall Plan, by Art Preis Boss politicians conspire to keep Wallace off ballot-- ruling requested of U.S. attorney general Backs 45-hour week (photo) CIO board splits on 3rd party, ERP CIO heads cling to 2-party system -- same policy led to high prices, Taft-Hartley law Twin City lodges ask consolidation of 2 rail unions Police reign of terror against Nashville CIO Just matter of time to a shooting war Deportation arrests mount as witch hunt is intensified, by George Lavan Militarization -- the No. 1 danger, by Arthur Burch Happy days for plane corporations (Page 2) 100 years of Communist Manifesto, by John Adamson Engels stated Marx was chief author of Manifesto Historical background of Communist Manifesto Workers' Forum -- many workers support Wallace -- favors convention for new party -- faction fight in Cleveland CIO The Militant Army (Page 3) Three labor traitors Nazi documents disclose details of Stalin-Hitler secret deals "Law and Order" in Germany (photo) Toronto AFL calls for support of Labor Party, by Paul Kane Dunne hits mayor in Minneapolis hospital scandal Let's have the whole truth French police jail Trotskyists CIO hands back 2-party system (continued from Page 1) The Brass Hat conspiracy Imperialists step up "Cold War" urge West Europe military bloc (continued from Page 1) Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The Negro Struggle: Negro history week, by Albert Parker UAW conference urges formation of Labor Party Fight not over (photo) Flint UAW leader gives radio talk on sliding scale of wages Balconies, bathtubs and change, by John F. Petrone GM victimizes Tucker -- veteran union militant, by Emmett Moore Notes from the news What fight in Korea is all about Detroit CIO debates politics Bourbon campaign to keep Jim Crow in education ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Feb. 9, 1948 (Page 1) Washington state legislators stage local witch hunt, by Daniel Roberts BLFE continues Jim Crow policy in new disguise -- Negro firemen demand full union membership Auto plants shut down (photo) AFL chiefs uphold 2-party misrule -- council stages political farce at Miami parley CIO packinghouse local to vote on wage strike Press blackout on plan for Pa. secret police Congressman and cop tangle AFL chiefs prepare capitulation on UMT Oil dictates U.S. role in Middle East (Page 2) Stalinists plan to build Wallace movement -- by united front from below, by George Breitman [No title] (graphic) Gandhi -- his role in fight for India's independence, by J. R. Johnson Milwaukee politicians aid gas company steal Rebels in American History: Edward Bellamy, by George Lavan Philadelphia offers forum on the Civil War Workers' Forum -- proposes solution for unemployment -- how to go broke scientifically The Militant Army (Page 3) The Stalin-Hitler documents and the Moscow Trials Franc devaluation undermines scheme for West Europe bloc CIO board against third party (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens The meaning of military domination Sliding scale of wages AFL executive council upholds 2-party misrule (continued from Page 1) The power to declare war Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The Negro Struggle: The sky's the limit, by Albert Parker Railroaders win strike in Akron Housing holdup (photo) Detroit UAW leader calls for sliding scale wage program Death in the mayor's office, by Grace Carlson Oil moguls responsible for the fuel shortage, by John Fredericks To my uncle in Italy, by John F. Petrone N.Y. local holds Lenin meeting Notes from the news Auto local takes '48 election poll Oil trust schemes $9 billion swindle Students protest Oklahoma Jim Crow New York's East Side presents open forum ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Feb. 16, 1948 (Page 1) Rubber workers demand sliding scale pay bonus -- policy committee asks 30c hourly increase plus automatic raises for rising living cost House witch hunt committee drafts repressive laws -- deportations campaign will be intensified Ku Klux Klan back in action (photo) Labor candidates receive backing of St. Paul CIO -- Stalinists to sabotage city-wide labor slate Labor in U.S. must prepare for coming economic crisis -- fear sweeps country as farm prices fall with record speed, by Art Preis Wallace groups now active in 26 states Medical group blocks free blood-bank plan Reuther echoes NAM on longer hours (Page 2) Wallace's program and the fight against monopoly, by J. R. Johnson Cannot make ends meet (photo) Labor and third parties in the United States, by George Lavan Crisis in American agriculture begins, by John G. Wright Labor news from the West Coast Workers' Forum -- technocracy bars "only aliens and politicians" -- Balint arrest part of war drive The Militant Army St. Louis readers invited to open forum (Page 3) Let the membership decide! Eyewitness describes how masses began revolution in Indo-China, by Lucien Fight discrimination (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens The voracious war machine Iraq revolt upsets treaty with Britain Workers' Bookshelf $3 billion kick-back racket Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party Significant Negro struggles (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker: the Speedup, by Theodore Kovalesky Army says Jim Crow segregation will continue for Negro troops Miners' need -- a plan of community action, by Morgan West Seamen hit ship transfer (photo) The Negro Struggle: Jim Crow and "national defense" Issue of Marshall Plan used to split WFTU Patriots at work, by John F. Petrone New tax bill favors the rich A Stalinist nomination for vice president Notes from the news Reuther's views on longer week protested by 200 UAW leaders ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Feb. 23, 1948 (Page 1) What labor must fight for now, an Editorial Dan Hoan enters mayoralty race in Milwaukee -- Boulton denounces turncoat socialist Unemployment in Detroit (photo) A new kind of party Wallace candidate sweeps election -- Isacson victory shows disgust with old parties, by Albert Parker Steel union heads give no lead in wage drive Murray steps up attacks against Stalinists in CIO State Department interferes in CIO affairs Witch hunters arrest NMU secretary Smith (Page 2) Washington and Lincoln -- part of the American revolutionary tradition, by George Breitman Labor and 3rd parties in U.S. after Civil War, by George Lavan Yellow gold (photo) The Big Business campaign against the co-op movement, by A. Gilbert The Militant Army Workers' Forum -- NAACP election hits new low -- monopoly inevitable under capitalism (Page 3) For a national PAC convention! Seizures of factories and land herald new explosions in Italy, by Marcel Rogier Another mine tragedy (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens The Kremlin's counter-blast Detroit presents Sat. open forums Key role of Trotskyists in the Indo-Chinese uprising, by Lucien Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Political savvy -- who's got it? by John F. Petrone Reuther attacks wage program of five Flint union presidents ALP candidate sweeps election for Congress Blueprint for strikebreaking (graphic) The Negro Struggle: A glorious page of U.S. history, by F. Forrest AFL building trades workers strike for higher wages in L.A., by Pat Allen Notes from the news Newark forum will discuss Wallace rule The effects of the commodity price slump, by John G. Wright "I was a racketeer" Correction ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. March 1, 1948 (Page 1) Green, Reuther hand out same political bunkum -- offer no positive Labor program in speeches at convention of Truman Doctrine liberals Strikers put heat on scabs (photo) Dobbs and Carlson to head '48 national ticket of SWP -- will fight for socialism in presidential campaign, by Joseph Hansen Murray policies bring danger of split in CIO -- Los Angeles Stalinists try to evade issues Judge upholds Taft Act in ITU injunction case SWP plenum adopts election year policy Stalinists take over government in Czechoslovak political crisis, by Paul G. Stevens Malraux, with aid of "Times", slanders Trotskyism, by G.F. Eckstein (Page 2) SWP resolution on Wallace third-party movement Rise and fall of Populist Party in the United States, by George Lavan Wallace party unveiled in Mich. Rebels in American History: Nat Turner, by William E. Bohannan Wallace and Isacson (picture) The Militant Army Workers' Forum --the significance of union factionalism -- a frequent happening among the miners (Page 3) A milestone for American labor Crisis of Italian socialism shown in party's convention, by Marcel Rogier Protest high cost of living (photo) The Ceylon Trotskyists and the "independence" bill -- statement of the International Secretariat of the Fourth International Preserve the unity of CIO and PAC! San Francisco meeting marks 100 years of Manifesto Washington's undeclared war Story of Stalinist coup in Indo-China, by Lucien Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Presidential campaign resolution of the SWP CIO shipyard union's structure radically altered at convention, by Bob Lowell Malraux slanders Trotskyism; gets aid from "Times" (continued from Page 1) Defies Ku Klux Klan (photo) Add a dash of poison! by Grace Carlson Dobbs-Carlson ticket (continued from Page 1) Southside L.A. labor runs own candidates, by Al Lynn The Negro Struggle: Position of Negroes in industry today Easter sales trends and the new steel price hike, by John G. Wright Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. March 8, 1948 (Page 1) Big corporations threaten "tough" policy on wages Petition drive for Dobbs-Carlson already started in New Jersey Preparing for World War III (photo) Czech coup intensifies "Cold War" -- Stalinists utilize mass pressure to make deal with Czech capitalists, by Paul G. Stevens Dobbs exposes pacifism as a shield for warmongers Congress rushes ERP to bolster reaction, by Arthur Burch How Stalinists use Smith case in NMU, by C. Thomas "Freedom of Press" -- Greek royalist style (Page 2) Henry Wallace -- his record as capitalist politician, by Art Preis Teachers strike in Minneapolis against pay cut -- parents and children join picket line ACEWR reports successful affairs "Bull Moose" party and its sellout, by George Lavan Twin Cities ACEWR holds relief bazaar Workers' Forum -- urges mass action as answer to Taft Bill -- confusion spread by the technocrats Open forum on crisis offered by Philadelphia Current issue of Fourth International features three articles on "Manifesto" The Militant Army Brooklyn to hold forum on Wallace Akron to hold forum for Militant readers (Page 3) Washington's Palestine policy The Kremlin's real aims and policies in Czechoslovakia Vets demands [sic] decent housing (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens Truman's deportation drive Congress and the rent gougers How Stalinists strangled Indo-Chinese revolution, by Lucien The real crime in Czechoslovakia Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker: "Don't [sic] seem worth it," by Theodore Kovalesky SWP supports Labor candidates in St. Paul -- leaflets outline 9-point program (photo) Murray pleads not guilty Union movement rallies to aid of 5-month farm strike in Calif. The Negro Struggle: Maintain the Schomburg Collection! by F. Forest Brutal conditions maintained by big California farm interests Search for a White House tenant, by Art Preis NLRB ruling is threat to industrial unionism, by Barbara Bruce Notes from the news A professor surveys U.S. economy, by John G. Wright ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. March 15, 1948 (Page 1) Truman rejects Stalin's bid for new conference, by John G. Wright Minneapolis teachers still out (photo) SWP files petitions in N.J., two more states begin drive Both parties okay Jim Crow in employment -- Congress kills anti-bias clause on jobs, schools Electric, meat and steel trusts attack third-round wage demands Truman, Big Brass plot to impose militarist censorship on press, by Art Preis Negro widow, two sons face Georgia death chair Murray pushes CIO purge with ouster of Bridges (Page 2) Southern revolt sharpens Democratic Party, by George Breitman Housing program offered by Milwaukee SWP candidate Two "Labor statesmen" (photo) How socialists built a mass party in the U.S. before First World War, by George Lavan Witch hunters fabricate atom spy scare Natalia Trotsky refutes slander in N.Y. Times Workers' Forum -- a stooge for General Motors -- against factionalism in the unions The Militant Army (Page 3) A creeping military dictatorship Left wing socialist forces in Italy establish new working class party, by Marcel Rogier Klan on the march (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens Mobilizing industry for war How the counter-revolution triumphed in Indo-China, by Lucien "State Department unionism" Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker: An old man and a century, by Theodore Kovalesky Program of action of UMW contract, by Morgan West At home in mayor's office (photo) Detroit SWP chairman assails fare boost at council hearing The Negro Struggle: Save the Ingram family, by Albert Parker Wallace program calls for planned scarcity, by Joe Simpson Militarists plot control of press (continued from Page 1) Senator Taylor -- liberal, first class, by John F. Petrone New York jam session features all-star band Notes from the news U.S. imperialist treachery on Palestine, by Irving Dale ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. March 22, 1948 (Page 1) The war danger and labor's task, an Editorial Miners fight sabotage of welfare fund; CIO packing workers strike -- coal strikers charge owners "dishonor pact" Miners fight sabotage of welfare fund; CIO packing workers strike -- the "Big Four" meat profiteers reject arbitration U.S. intervention in Greek war (photo) Washington whips up war hysteria -- Truman and militarists drive to impose UMT and peacetime draft, by Art Preis Steady progress made in Dobbs-Carlson drive New trial demanded for doomed widow and sons Auto union local elections reveal pro-Reuther trend (Page 2) Lobbyists attempt to loot nation's oil reserves -- campaign on to remove valuable tidelands from federal domain in name of states' rights Labor advisory body at White House (photo) Murray forces capture Cleveland CIO council Akron witch hunt bars Negro poet from hall Truman and militarists whip up war hysteria (continued from Page 1) Congress bills peril rent control The Lafollette third party of 1924, by George Lavan The Militant Army Workers' Forum -- has an open mind on presidential elections -- democracy is issue in the unions (Page 3) The CIO faction fight Washington intervenes in Italy to swing election for deGasperi Another hat in the ring (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens Packers reap huge profits; workers go without meat Witch hunt in Detroit and Akron The 5-power military pact -- a preparation for war Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party "Taft-Hartley unionism" (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Moses Levy, M. D., by Theodore Kovalesky Workers driven from jobs at Briggs plant Relief for the greedy (photo) New York printing bosses seek to wipe out union conditions, by Fred Newman The Negro Struggle: A very important book, by Albert Parker Mine workers strike against fund sabotage (continued from Page 1) Youngstown to show Robeson movie Education vs. armaments, by Grace Carlson Harlem NAACP fights N. Y. police brutality Mayor O'Dwyer's campaign against the nickel fare, by George Clarke Philadelphia forum for Militant readers ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. March 29, 1948 (Page 1) Washington uses Italian election to incite war fever Murray machine pushes drive to oust Stalinists -- Reuther raids UE, FE and mine-mill unions Mine strike spreads (photo) Truman clubs workers with Taft-Hartley law -- slave act injunctions menace atomic, coal, meat, printers unions Penn. SWP nears goal in '48 petition campaign Cost of living rises Teachers win strike demand in Minneapolis, by F. Carter Big Brass pressures Congress for UMT Partition fiasco shows Zionist bankruptcy, by Irving Dale (Page 2) Major fallacy in Wallace's anti-war campaign, by George Breitman Presidential Aspirants: Robert H. Taft -- scion of one of sixty richest families, by George Lavan UE head joins Wallace (photo) Political developments in Los Angeles AFL, by Richard Page Militant mass picket lines close major packing plants in St. Paul, by Barbara Bruce Workers' Forum-- two Stalinist parties in Palestine -- the general strike and imperialist war -- alliance of workers and poor farmers The Militant Army (Page 3) The UN -- fulfilling its destiny UN economic report shows decay of world capitalism, by G.F. Eckstein Packinghouse strike continues (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens The labor statesmen and Truman Workers' Bookshelf The Miners' Faith Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) "Defend our shores," by Art Preis N.Y. printers locked out by job shop bosses, by Fred Newman Rank and file caucus of NMU runs full anti-Stalinist slate, by C. Thomas '47 profits permit substantial wage increases (graphic) The Negro Struggle: The cause of race prejudice, by Albert Parker "Socialist" Zeidler wins Milwaukee primaries Survey on Wallace shows large vote Medical research vs. armaments, by Grace Carlson How the cost-of-living bonus works, by Art Preis Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. April 5, 1948 (Page 1) U.S. rulers plan to use Germany as a war base Paul Dollinger April 2, 1912 -- March 25, 1948 UN farce on Palestine (photo) Labor faces deadly peril of government by injunction -- CIO ank [sic] AFL heads follow do-nothing policy in crisis, by Art Preis N. Y. cops brutally club pickets at Stock Exchange Penna. SWP goes over the top in '48 petition drive Packinghouse workers stand firm in strike, by Barbara Bruce GPU concocts new forgery to smear Leon Trotsky, by George Breitman (Page 2) Packing workers hold firm against strikebreaking (continued from Page 1) Keeping 'er shut (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens GPU concocts new forgery to smear Leon Trotsky (continued from Page 1) Militant Army Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 3) Wall Street's labor salesmen New war preparations threaten further inflationary price rise, by Arthur Burch Paul Dollinger -- a model revolutionist, by Sol Dollinger Admit the war refugees! All labor faces injunction menace (continued from Page 1) CIO leaders on labor party Workers Forum-- "Mass man" -- a new European type -- the Marshall Plan - a war program (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the private kingdom, by Theodore Kovalesky Washington plans to turn Germany into base for war (continued from Page 1) Wallace endorsed by handpicked conference of the California IPP Victims of war (photo) The Negro Struggle: Why Stalinists slander us, by Albert Parker Recording ready Behind Pertrillo's ban on recordings, by Dick Jones "Freedom of the seas," by Art Preis N. Y painters urge political action, by Raymond Rice ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. April 12, 1948 (Page 1) The main enemy is at home, an Editorial Stalinists in CIO dealt heavy blow by Quill defection Civil disobedience threatened (photo) Newspaper incited mob wrecks home of CP organizer Miners defy federal strikebreaking -- ignore injunction order; Lewis threatened with citation for "contempt," by Art Preis Wall Street strikers extend picket lines to brokerages, by Roy Moore Resist Jim-Crow draft, Randolph urges, by G. F. Eckstein Mich. SWP passes halfway mark in petition campaign (Page 2) St. Paul packing strikers resist picketing ban Pickets at Armour's in South St. Paul (photo) Events on the International Scene, by Paul G. Stevens Presidential Aspirants II -- Douglas MacArthur - "Hero" of Anacostia Flats, by George Lavan Latin American notes The Militant Army Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 3) The vigilante menace Effects of war preparations on economic conditions in U.S., by John G. Wright "New York's Finest" in action (photo) Rationalizations of the renegades, by George Breitman Wall Street's aims at Bogota parley, by Arthur Burch Eisenhower -- the new messiah Protests save Mrs. Ingram's life Congress "blunders" on fascist Spain Brooklyn forum on Truman war plan (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- a conversation, by Theodore Kovalesky Coal miners defy federal injunction (continued from Page 1) Mail men deliver (photo) Labor slates run by California unions in 3 municipal elections, by J. Blake The Negro Struggle -- Randolph's testimony, by Albert Parker Anti-Reutherites show strength in elections Randolph urges draft defiance (continued from Page 1) A "mistake in judgment," by Art Preis Rent control bill full of loopholes L.A. local plans May Day program Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. April 19, 1948 (Page 1) Mine strikers win $100 pension demand -- await outcome of trial before return to work, by Art Preis Congressman calls war scare "a crime against America" Penna. SWP files nominating papers Scab salute (photo) Mass uprising halts Bogota parley -- Marshall calls popular revolt "Kremlin plot," by Arthur Burch Witch hunters draft savage anti-Red law War program put No. 1 on agenda of Congress "Friends of Joe Hill" defend his memory Wallacites to hold convention July 24 Packinghouse leaders battle injunction (Page 2) Wallace, Trotsky and the Third World war drive, by E.R. Frank Can the workers take power? by George Breitman Bus drivers walk (photo) Workers Forum -- military training under union control -- veteran's privileges in good old U.S.A. The Militant Army Brooklyn barn dance (Page 3) Hands off Italy ! Randolph's anti-draft proposal sharply divides Negro leaders, by G. F. Eckstein Police brutality (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens Cable strike lost due to Taft Act, Stalinists The CIO wage fight Movie Review Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Protocol M and Project X, by Art Preis Mass uprising halts Wall Street's Bogota conference No contract, no work (photo) CIO proves case for pay rise out of "extortionate" profits The Negro Struggle -- Randolph and the press, by Albert Parker Capitalism in Europe faces greater inflation, by John G. Wright Slow death in the mines, by Grace Carlson St. Louis offers forum on Wallace Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. April 26, 1948 (Page 1) May Day manifesto of the Socialist Workers Party "In our hands there lies the power" (picture) Government hits mine union with huge fine for "contempt" -- Pennsylvania CIO condemns attack on coal miners, by Art Preis $100,000 reward offered for arrest of Reuther assailant DeGasperi gains election with Wall Street's aid Michigan SWP doubles election petitions quota Meat strikers halt back-to-work move (Page 2) May Day manifesto of Socialist Workers Party (continued from Page 1) Events on the International Scene, by Paul G. Stevens Picket dear old Harvard (photo) Tradition of May Day lives on in America, by V. Grey The Militant Army Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 3) Danger signals for labor Wallace campaign book -- a typical middle class panacea for "world peace," by John F. Petrone Strike scene in Kansas City (photo) Stalinists and reformists dishonor May Day spirit Red-baiting in Bogota Demand Stalin release Spanish anti-fascists Workers Forum -- Macdonald offers Marshall Plan -- criticizes Militant on war editorial Nationalize aircraft industry (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the rebel, by Theodore Kovalesky Quill, Hollander join conspiracy with mayor to raise transit fares, by Harry Ring Labor slates show strength in Calif. The Negro Struggle -- Randolph's campaign, by G. F. Eckstein Government victimizes mine union and Lewis (continued from Page 1) Clarke addresses Twin City meeting Correction Notes from the news Letter tells of Trotsky's son in Russia ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. May 3, 1948 (Page 1) Union-busting cops told to "crack skulls' Scab squad (photo) Kansas outrage -- a warning to labor! -- watchword for unions must be: united action, by the Editors Big Steel leads attacks on CIO wage demands, by Art Preis 15,000 strike at Seattle plant of Boeing aircraft SWP in Flint surpasses quota on petitions, by Emmett Moore Police convert Reuther case into witch-hunt (Page 2) Presidential Aspirants III -- Harold Stassen - the phony liberal Funeral service for Gaitan (photo) Strike settled at NY curb exchange Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens Labor Party discussed at Detroit UAW forum Labor's capacity and the Russian Revolution, by George Breitman The Militant Army (Page 3) A fascist conspiracy Logical conclusion of Randolph's program to resist Jim Crow draft, by G. R. Eckstein Consequences of a new world war, by John G. Wright Who decides CIO-PAC policy? Workers Forum -- believes Lavan is overzealous -- Lavan replies Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party The Italian elections (Page 4) The ERP program, by Art Preis CIO packinghouse workers resist meat trust strikebreaking moves, by Barbara Bruce Klan flags war veteran (photo) The Negro Struggle: After Randolph's "bomb," by Albert Parker Big Steel leads attacks on wages (continued from Page 1) Cancer -- the No. 2 killer, by Grace Carlson The growing militarization of America Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. May 10, 1948 (Page 1) 4th international holds Congress Stench of Arabian oil deal spreads over Washington -- Senate group reveals "avaricious steal" Union hall back in business (photo) Congressmen plot to steamroller "police state" bill, by George Lavan CIO wage campaign faces disaster -- union heads fail to offer program of unified action as corporations gang up, by Art Preis Imperialist scheme upset in Palestine, by E. Burton Farrell Dobbs speaks May 15 on NBC SWP calls national convention in July "Whip" planned for labor in next war (Page 2) Henry Wallace and the next war, by James P. Cannon Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens The prospects for socialist revolution, by George Breitman Miners return to work (photo) The Militant Army (Page 3) The Second Congress on the Fourth International Churchill's Moscow trials claim proves him a common slanderer, by John G. Wright Latin American Notes, by J. Gomez The Wall Street strike Labor to get "whip" in the coming was (continued from Page 1) Let the people decide! Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The men in white, by Morgan West Imperialist scheme upset in Palestine (continued from Page 1) A labor martyr (photo) Boeing strikers get official IAM authorization; dig in for hard fight, by Irene James The Negro Struggle -- court OK's covenants, by Albert Parker CIO wage campaign heads for disaster (continued from Page 1) Atomic energy, by Louis T. Gordon Briggs union paper says shooting of Reuther reminiscent of Briggs beatings Oil shortage deliberately planned, probe discloses, by Winifred Nelson Notes from the news St. Louis runs forum on Russia ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. May 17, 1948 (Page 1) Housing -- a capitalist crime, Dobbs tells Senate hearing Strikers hold firm (photo) The wage fight and labor's tasks, an Editorial Truman injunction busts rail strike -- uses 1916 statute as pretext for gov't seizure, by George Lavan 75,000 Chrysler workers strike in three states Stalin bids openly for deal with U.S. CIO sharply denounces anti-labor Mundt bill Connecticut SWP opens drive for election petitions (Page 2) New recruits for Norman Thomas' campaign, by G. F. Eckstein Rebels in American History: Henry George, by George Lavan Housing -- a capitalist crime, Dobbs tells Senate hearing (continued from Page 1) Congress of Fourth International (photo) The Militant Army (Page 3) Marshall, Churchill declarations promote strategy of Western Bloc, by John G. Wright Greek massacre Fabrication of a Trotsky "testament" The Eisenhower fiasco Failure at Bogota Workers Forum -- open letter to CP members -- wants less "Stalin-baiting" Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the last straw, by Theodore Kovalesky CIO packinghouse unions continue grim fight in ninth week of strike, by Barbara Bruce The Negro Struggle -- Senator Taylor's arrest, by Albert Parker Youngstown "vindicator" rebuffed by steel unions Taylor convicted (photo) Post Office fires NAACP leader for fighting Jim Crow, by J. Hawkins Tuberculosis -- ancient enemy, by Grace Carlson CP makes faction issue of NMU agent's death, by Art Sharon Armour picket killed in East St. Louis "Back to work" move fizzles at Boeing Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. May 24, 1948 (Page 1) Text of national broadcast delivered by Farrell Dobbs "End capitalism to stop war" -- Dobbs -- SWP presidential nominee on NBC network -- 4th international hailed by Cannon in introduction (Page 2) How new mechanization affects miners, by Morgan West Presidential aspirants IV -- Thomas E. Dewey, by George Lavan Renegades peddle old poison An unholy farce (photo) Arms program sets off stock speculation orgy, by Arthur Burch The Militant Army St. Louis forum on labor's weapons (Page 3) Stalin repeats his bid for "peace" deal with Washington, by John G. Wright A historic broadcast Chrysler strike sidelights The "Five-Year Plan" of U.S. militarism Ford's wage-cut offer Workers forum -- comments on Dobbs' radio speech Fight the Mundt bill! Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Murray Red-baiting hits new low at convention of steelworkers, by Farrell Dobbs Minnesota governor sends troops to aid meat trust against strike, by Barbara Bruce Chrysler pickets hold the line, by Howard Lerner The Negro Struggle -- defend Frank Barnes! by Albert Parker SWP leaders hit use of troops by Gov. Youngdahl Local 306 parades to UAW picketline ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. May 31, 1948 (Page 1) More unions condemn "police state" measure Packing workers accept 9 cents after long battle, by Barbara Bruce GM, UAW agree on sliding scale; meat union forced to end strike -- General Motors forestalls walkout with 11-cent raise, by Art Preis Progressive [sic] oust CP heads in Westinghouse SWP petition campaign in Conn. off to good start U.S. helps conceal facts in Polk case The Marshall Plan -- U.S. imperialism on the march, by John G. Wright (Page 2) The Roman Catholic Church and fascism, by Art Preis Latin American Notes, by J. Gomez Stalin's machine-gun attempt against Trotsky, by George Lavan GM agrees to sliding scale (continued from Page 1) Detroit SWP holds election drive banquet, by Esther Turner Packing workers (continued from Page 1) San Francisco to hold open forum Open forum for N.J. Militant readers The Militant Army (Page 3) Debs' great revolutionary stature revealed in his speeches, writings, by George Breitman Packinghouse defeat and third round wage fight Workers Forum -- Macdonald's lecture at Chicago univ. -- Ford workers fighting mad -- Congress and promises The Arab-Jewish war in Palestine Movie Review Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- ten who fell, by Theodore Kovalesky Gosser, Mazey create crisis in Spicer unit Another striker slain (photo) NAACP fights to get victimized member reinstated in Post Office, by J. Hawkins The Negro Struggle -- politics and the NAACP, by Albert Parker GM locals in Flint vote on question of strike, by Jerry Kirk Health, wealth and ulcers, by Grace Carlson United labor action needed to ensure victory at Boeing, by Irene James Detroit unions back Chrysler strikers, by Howard Lerner Notes from the news UPWA field official gets jail sentence ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. June 7, 1948 (Page 1) Farrell Dobbs' talk over ABC radio network Bigart links U.S. mission head to Greek executions -- correspondent gives the lie to Griswold "Hey Mister . . . " (cartoon) Auto pay boosts reopen wage fight -- results show what united action could have achieved, by Art Preis Mounting protest delays Mundt "police-state" bill Capitalist press "hesitant" about GM sliding scale "Nationalize the roads!", says rail labor, by Arthur Burch (Page 2) Presidential Aspirants V -- Arthur H. Vandenberg, by George Lavan Report on conference of British Labor Party Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens New York social and dinner Trotskyists fined AFL lockout in Newark (photo) 2,300 signatures gained in Conn. election drive Dobbs' talk over ABC network (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) NAACP broadens fight to reinstate Frank Barnes SWP election campaign Workers Forum Strike leader shot (photo) The escalator clause Workers Bookshelf Akron will hold smorgasbord supper National Guard strikebreaking Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The league of frightened men, by Mary Wood Appraisal of wage settlements with General Motors and Chrysler, by E. Kennedy UAW-GM settlement (photo) The Negro Struggle -- keep an eye on Congress, by Albert Parker GM delegates ratify contract for 11-cent raise Portrait of a Red-baiter, by Joseph Keller Harlem meeting on Randolph movement Canadian union officials call for building of Labor Party Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. June 14, 1948 (Page 1) Ohio bans Wallace from ballot as "un-American" -- anti-democratic laws bar free election in U.S. SWP convention highlights to be broadcast over ABC Threat of Mundt "police state" bill remains Nailing down the elections (cartoon) Both parties uphold Army Jim Crow -- senators approve Negro segregation by a vote of 67-7 Stalinists block vote on tanker agreement, by C. Thomas Inter-imperialist rows disclose world crisis, by John G. Wright Bureaucrats conspire against union ranks Petrillo calls for labor unity (Page 2) An answer to critics of sliding wage scale Your shrinking dollar (chart) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens U.S. gives raw deal to Japanese-Americans, by George Lavan Stalinists block vote on tanker agreement (continued from Page 1) San Francisco's open forum Chicago to show Chaplin film The Militant Army (Page 3) Current status of wage fight The Vatican's "model state" -- Franco's fascism in Spain, by Art Preis Asparagus workers out (photo) The refugee bill Responses to Dobbs' radio speech Attention, Flint Militant readers! Stalinists bureaucratism Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Who is the despot? by Joseph Keller Members of two rail unions to vote on plan for merger "Bare feet" revolt in Colombia Chrysler workers get 13 cents (photo) The Negro Struggle -- a letter about the NAACP, by Albert Parker Conn. hardware strikers fight to defend union Teamsters raid union of Boeing strikers 5,000 in Phila. protest Mundt police state bill Wife for sale, by Joseph Andrews Newark holds spring frolic The role of labor Zionism in Palestine, by E. Burton Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. June 21, 1948 (Page 1) 3 chains to broadcast SWP convention talks Supreme Court dismisses appeal in contempt case They're both right! (cartoon) Senate OKs peacetime draft, but bars war-profits ceiling -- bi-partisan gang kills civil rights amendments, by George Breitman Truman's injunction forces NMU to postpone strike in maritime Atomic union denounces Lilienthal strikebreaking Prices continue upward spurt; no limit in sight Harlem unrest seethes at police brutality How to escape worry about HCL (Page 2) The Vatican's financial stake in capitalism, by Art Preis Rebels in American History -- William H. Sylvis, by Ruth Philips The courts -- tool of the monopolies, by Arthur Burch Who is guilty? (photo) The Militant Army Harlem unrest seethes against police brutality (continued from Page 1) Prominent unionist to speak in Detroit (Page 3) The wage settlements at GE and Firestone Slanderous "biography" about Lenin issued by Social Democratic author, by John G. Wright Chinese students hit U.S. policies (photo) Letters From Our Readers -- believes SWP stand weak in psychology -- veteran socialist supports Dobbs Vandenberg resolution Steel worker tells [sic] indignation at Murray's convention tactics Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) NAACP picketline wins victory against Jim Crow in employment First crack in Reuther's machine provoked by settlement with GM, by Emmett Moore Briggs contract follows Chrysler wage pattern "Labor statesmen" (photos) The Negro Struggle -- a new spirit, by Albert Parker NLRB cites Boeing aircraft for unfair labor practices The Red label, by Joseph Keller East side forum on immigration bill Right-wing bureaucracy's policy in CIO, by M. Alvin Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. June 28, 1948 (Page 1) World manifesto of Fourth International 80th Congress record: All for Big Business, nothing for the people -- actions of bi-partisan gang show need for Labor Party Behind the velvet curtain (cartoon) Rail trust gets Congressional green light for another steal, by Arthur Burch Union war veterans split from legion One year of the Taft-Hartley slave law, by Art Preis Connecticut SWP hits half-way mark (Page 2) World manifesto of the Fourth International Congress (continued from Page 1) One year of the Taft-Hartley law (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) Supreme Court rulings The Kremlin's newest revelation -- Marx's doctrine found "outmoded," by John G. Wright Strikebreaking -- French style (photo) Palestine truce Letters From Our Readers -- wants analysis of Palestine war -- optimistic about SWP presidential campaign -- takes issue with Palestine position Boring from within Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A flaming revolutionist, by E. R. Frank Stalinists push "rule or ruin" policy while NMU faces crucial struggle, by Art Sharon Klan terrorism (photos) "American Bedlam," by Grace Carlson Teamsters scab-herd in strike at Boeing Vigilantes burn unionist's home, terrorize Negroes Philip Murray -- self made man, by Joseph Keller Status of the labor movement in China, by Chen ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. July 5, 1948 (Page 1) Fourth of July -- our heritage of revolution, an Editorial Dunne runs for Senate in Minnesota "Free" collective bargaining (cartoon) War is main plank in GOP platform -- Republican candidate Dewey tied to Rockefeller interests Mine workers triumph in bitter pensions fight Stalinists swamped in painters election Public break with Tito highlights Kremlin crisis, by John G. Wright (Page 2) The crisis in Europe and the colonial lands -- World Congress manifesto of 4th International - Part 2 Picket GOP convention (photo) The Militant Army (Page 3) Greetings to SWP convention How Catholic hierarchy interferes in the American labor movement Soft coal dispute (photo) Meaning of the Yugoslav crisis Semmelweis -- forgotten martyr, by George Lavan Strange logic in the CIO news Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A pioneer Trotskyist, by Edith Konikov All prices soar, index shows; GM sliding scale gets test Socialist Workers Party candidates in Michigan (photo) The Negro Struggle -- platforms and promises, by Albert Parker Republicans adopt war program as key plank in their platform Hardware strikers forced to return after 4-wk. fight Air conditioned suites, by John F. Petrone Hopelessness of liberal "trust-busting," by Arthur Burch Randolph sets up new group in "civil disobedience" move ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. July 12, 1948 (Page 1) The two Americas SWP candidates address the nation (photos) Dobbs and Carlson address nation in broadcasts from SWP convention -- call for a workers and farmers government as only answer to Wall Street war-makers -- inspiring five-day gathering opens presidential campaign of Socialist Workers Party, by Art Preis National election platform of the Socialist Workers Party Party launches drive for a $25,000 fund (Page 2) The 1948 election platform of the Socialist Workers Party (continued from Page 1) Greeting and messages of the SWP convention The two Americas (continued from Page 1) Summary of trade union report (Page 3) The only road for Yugoslavia Enthusiastic letters come in flood from listeners to SWP broadcasts Vice-presidential candidate on picket line (photo) Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Radio talks of Dobbs and Carlson -- "for a workers and famers government" -- "the only road to peace" Highlights and sidelights of the convention "A symbol of our way of life" Militant subscription campaign opens -- 15 issues for 25 cents Message from Rose Karsner (Page 5) We proudly present our two national candidates -- Farrell Dobbs -- Grace Carlson Anti-fascist demonstration (photo) Summary of report on Negro question SWP convention addresses the nation (continued from P. 1) [sic] A message of solidarity from Dutch Trotskyists (Page 6) The Negro Struggle -- a very important decision, by Albert Parker NAACP calls for a united move to abolish Jim Crow in the Army Sign soft coal pact (photo) Class justice, by Arthur Burch How Roosevelt maneuvered us into war, by Paul Schapiro Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. July 19, 1948 (Page 1) War tension increases over Berlin conflict, by Arthur Burch Decomposition of Democratic Party exhibited by national convention -- labor bureaucrats trapped in a political blind-alley Drafting the platform (cartoon) Opposition group strong at gathering of Mich. CIO 98% back union shop in Ford poll by NLRB New developments in Tito-Kremlin break, by John G. Wright (Page 2) So-called "Congress of People" boomerangs on yellow "socialists" Farewell to Inger Swabeck The struggle of the Latin Americans for liberation from the imperialists The Militant Army (Page 3) Help the campaign of Dobbs-Carlson ! Inside story of the Pendergast mob and their agent in the White House, by Art Preis Labor's path in 1948 More letters on broadcasts Catholic censorship Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Radio speeches of SWP national candidates -- socialism or barbarism -- the struggle for civil rights SWP candidates greet each other (photo) Penn. opens drive for Dobbs-Carlson NAACP forces Sears to meet on discrimination, by J. Hawkins ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. July 26, 1948 (Page 1) Dobbs denounces Smith-Act arrests Raging inflation fueled by newest steel price boost, by Arthur Burch A cracked egg (cartoon) Mobilize labor for special session! Big Business Congress must feel united power of unions behind the people's demands Stalinists suffer crushing defeat in NMU elections, by Art Sharon $25,000 election fund drive is off to flying start, by William F. Warde Dobbs-Carlson tours will begin August 1 Connecticut SWP election petitions top legal quota (Page 2) Forging the world revolutionary leadership The Militant Army (Page 3) The Westinghouse sit-down More letters on SWP broadcasts Events on the international scene Berlin crisis CIO bankruptcy Order bundles of radio broadcasts Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Daily Worker on Dobbs, by Art Preis Labor needs its own party -- radio speech by Farrell Dobbs NAACP acts in Post Office Jim-Crow case, by J. Hawkins No thanks to Philip Murray, by Joseph Keller NMU ranks deal crushing defeat to Stalinist machine (continued from Page 1) Grace Carlson is main speaker at St. Paul affair Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. Aug. 2, 1948 (Page 1) Congress plays football with people's needs -- only Socialist Workers Party program offers solution to inflation, race discrimination, by Farrell Dobbs Grace Carlson opens national tour in Far West -- first campaign rally in Salt Lake City In the shadow of the noose (cartoon) "Remove SWP from blacklist!" Dobbs demands from Truman -- asks Justice Dept. hearing on listing as "subversive" N.Y. petition campaign gets off to flying start, by Irving Beinin SWP offers CP united front on Smith Act -- letter from the Socialist Workers Party to the Communist Party Text of Dobbs letter to attorney general (Page 2) Class justice (cartoon) Minneapolis case and the CP indictments, by Art Preis Southern lynchers at Birmingham Konklave, by Arthur Burch Rebuild unity of proletarian front, proclaims 4th international Congress The Militant Army (Page 3) In defense of civil liberties Branch responses splendid in $25,000 fund appeal, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election drive fund Behind the CP indictments Letters on broadcasts Segregation to stay, says Gen. Bradley The NMU elections Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Harlem "holiday" called to fight Army Jim Crow, by Dinah Sanders Our civil rights are in danger! -- radio address by Farrell Dobbs over WPEN The Wallace Party is launched, by George Clarke Solidarity with Fairchild strike (photo) Wallace says he'll back civil rights for the 18 Other locals aid Fairchild strike Max Bedacht purged for "abusing" CP Rank and file caucus sweeps NMU elections ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. Aug. 9, 1948 (Page 1) Wisconsin SWP opens campaign at convention MacArthur decree smashes rights of Japanese unions, by Arthur Burch Mikado MacArthur (cartoon) Dobbs exposes Truman on inflation -- calls for escalator wages, mass consumer committees and nationalized industries Trainor on ballot in Massachusetts Our United Front proposal against Smith "gag" Act, an Editorial Landlord incomes rise almost 10% Utah audience hears Carlson radio speech, by R. Aubrey Washington spy scare and the slaying of Trotsky (Page 2) Dobbs exposes Truman on prices (continued from Page 1) Guests of the Vatican (photo) Italian Stalinism in crisis after Togliatti attack Minnesota BLFE group proposes Labor Party Revolutionary international of youth must be built, proclaims manifesto Dunne addresses St. Louis meeting on SWP campaign The Militant Army (Page 3) Local 107 shows the way Keep up good pace in $25,000 election campaign; 20 percent of quota reached, by William F. Warde Sign Ford wage agreement (photo) Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund A shameful incident Letters on broadcasts Free enterprise? Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party Carlson to speak at Chicago university (Page 4) SWP in Action -- the Hickman case, by Art Preis Quill opens war on Stalinist faction in transport union Washington state AFL hits raiding in Boeing strike, by Irene James Taft-Hartley scab herding (photo) The Negro Struggle -- civil rights demagogy, by F. Forrest SWP offer of united front distributed to CP convention, by Dinah Sanders Harlem meeting backs fight on police brutality, by J. Morgan Dobbs-Carlson petition campaign in New York goes into high gear, by Irving Beinin ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. Aug. 16, 1948 (Page 1) Dobbs brands Beck "traitor" for scabbery, by Farrell Dobbs Malayans revolt for independence from British rule The same old baggage (cartoon) Bankers' spokesman predicts "bust" -- boss parties offer only depression to halt inflation General Motors workers resist intolerable speed-up conditions Carlson reports tour reception in Denver, by Grace Carlson Taft-Hartley Act incites inter-union warfare, by Art Preis (Page 2) The Tito Affair and Stalinism, by E. Germain At New York AFL convention (photo) Rebels in American History -- John Brown, by George Lavan California SWP opens congressional drive Mich. candidate speaks on fight for civil rights Manifesto calls for overthrow of the Stalinist bureaucracy The Militant Army (Page 3) Univis strike and labor solidarity Contributions average $2500 a week as election fund reaches 30 % of quota, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund CP convention Letters on broadcasts SWP chides CP The National Guard Stay on the picket line Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the tombstone, by Theodore Kovalesky Fight pressed against police loudspeaker ban AFL raiding (photo) N. Y. transit interests move to put over new fare steal, by Art Sharon A 100 percent American, by Art Preis Seattle SWP plans extensive program for Dobbs on visit, by C. Kaye Goldman quits WP to campaign for Norman Thomas Petition goal reached in 53 N. Y. counties, by Irving Beinin The "Four Freedoms," by Dinah Sanders L.A. school board hit on prejudice, by Al Lynn Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. Aug. 23, 1948 (Page 1) Grace Carlson addresses Ford union meeting The wounded killer (cartoon) Minneapolis CIO asks restoration of rights of 18 -- Stalinist-ruled council forced to reverse wartime stand against Smith Act victims Wallace demagogy on capitalism exposed by Dobbs Colonial revolts stagger imperialists in Far East Bass seeks presidency of CIO rubber workers, by Joseph Andrews Big ITU locals urge a congress of labor Youngstown SWP candidate fraudulently ruled off ballot (Page 2) Eight years after the death of Leon Trotsky, by Art Preis Trotskyism in Albania The true aims of the socialist revolution The Militant Army (Page 3) Dixiecrat fascism Allentown, Rochester first to top quotas in election fund campaign, by William F. Warde "Meat strike" (photo) Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund CIO news on SWP Letters on broadcasts Russian school teacher and Stalinism Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Supply and demand, by Art Preis Maritime unions face battle on crucial hiring hall issue, by Art Sharon Trainor denied place on ballot in Mass., by J. J. Kelly Kids for sale (photo) Palmer raids, by F. Forest NAACP fights discrimination policy at Sears, by J. Hawkins Chevrolet workers in Flint strike against GM speed-up, by Emmett Moore Politics of the spy scare, by Joseph Keller Reach petition goal in 61 New York counties, by Irving Beinin Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. Aug. 30, 1948 (Page 1) Labor Day message of Dobbs-Carlson, by Farrell Dobbs and Grace Carlson SWP calls on Pres. Truman to scrap political blacklist A fighter for the working class (photo) War-crippled veteran fights discharge in "loyalty" purge -- national campaign launched in defense of James Kutcher Civil rights leaders back pardon for the 18 ITU calls for Congress of Labor (Page 2) Political action record of CIO and AFL leaders, by Art Preis Election campaign manager's column, by George Clarke SWP calls on Pres. Truman to scrap political blacklist (continued from page 1) CIO, veterans leaders pledge aid to Kutcher The story of a fighter for the working class The Militant Army Our generous government (Page 3) Congress of Labor Our best issue (cartoon) Election fund nears half of quota; Tacoma joins hundred-percenters Dobbs denounces strikebreaking of "Czar" Beck Reuther's call for new party Workers Forum Are workers ready for Labor Party? Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Case of Russian school teachers Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Campaigning in Michigan, by Grace Carlson One year of Taft-Hartley Act -- its effect on trade unions, by C. Thomas Randolph's betrayal, by F. Forest James P. Cannon speaks at California rallies "Unity" at last! by Joseph Keller SWP Presidential Tour -- my visit in Seattle, by Farrell Dobbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. Sept. 6, 1948 (Page 1) GM workers get first sliding scale pay boost, by Art Preis SWP blasts CIO chiefs for supporting Truman -- also scores Wallace backing of old-line party candidates, by Farrell Dobbs and Grace Carlson "Czar" Tobin upholds Beck's scab-herding Harold Russell to head Kutcher defense group Kutcher's answer to "loyalty" purgers (Page 2) "The Naked and the Dead" -- a review, by Paul Schapiro Campaigning with Dobbs and Carlson, by George Clarke How merger movement swells the monopolies Atom power for peace (photo) Grace Carlson and the fight for women's rights in America, by Leila Rice The Militant Army (Page 3) The Kutcher Case Trotsky memorial meeting in N.Y. contributes $753 to SWP fund Workers Forum Fascism in the South Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Stalinist emigration Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A week in Ohio, by Grace Carlson UAW progressives launch new grouping at conference Tito-Stalin conflict, by Joseph Hansen Maritime union expels 3 Stalinist leaders, by C. Thomas Stalinist biology, by Louis T. Gordon Tobin backs Beck in strikebreaking (continued from Page 1) SWP presidential tour -- building the party in Montana, by Farrell Dobbs Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. Sept. 13, 1948 (Page 1) Dobbs calls on Wallace to back 18 New York Teamsters strike (photo) Lessons of the 13th convention of UE-CIO union -- continued Stalinist control of group shows need for reorganizing opposition, by C. Thomas Conflict over Germany highlights war trends Eye for sale (photo) Quill, Stalinists gird for showdown in TWU Maritime strikers solid on West Coast [Farrell Dobbs story -- no title] (Page 2) Trade unions under capitalism, by E.R. Frank Campaigning with Dobbs and Carlson, by George Clarke The Socialist Workers Party stands for class politics, by Art Preis Fascism in the South (photo) New low for T-H Act The real meaning of British nationalization, by Joseph Hansen The Militant Army (Page 3) Kutcher case and civil rights SWP $25,000 election fund drive passes over the half-way mark, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Workers Forum Peacetime conscription Latin American Notes "CIO News" reports on Kutcher case The election laws Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP presidential Tour -- a week in the Twin Cities, by Farrell Dobbs Auto union militants wage strong fight for democracy at Detroit CIO convention, Special to the Militant CIO leaders back strikebreaker (photo) From the rubber capital, by Grace Carlson Politics as she is played, by Joseph Hansen Fairchild strike lost after 5-month battle Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38. Sept. 20, 1948 (Page 1) Farrell Dobbs scores Truman strikebreaking role -- exposes demagogy in president's bid for vote of labor Giving her the "new look" (cartoon) De Gaulle threat to labor mounts in French crisis, by Joseph Hansen Liberal, labor bodies back demand Truman pardon 18 Legless vet defies witch-hunters -- Kutcher defends civil liberties at kangaroo hearing, by George Collins On Your Radio "Labor alone can halt the march of reaction," by Grace Carlson Threat to every union involved in Lewin case (Page 2) An open letter to Yugoslav C. P. Democracy at work (photo) Campaigning with Dobbs and Carlson, by George Clarke James Kutcher defies "loyalty" witch-hunters (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Dobbs scores Truman (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) "Stiffening" Taft-Hartley law SWP supporters urged to intensify election fund campaign activities, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Workers Forum De Gaulle threat mounts (continued from Page 1) "Fear bloodshed in Georgia" Government strikebreaking Lewin case involves threat to all unions (continued from Page 1) Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- pitching for socialism, by Farrell Dobbs Army aids bosses in threat to smash West Coast strike -- maritime workers prepare for a show-down struggle Censored (photo) SWP Election Tour -- in the world's steel center, by Grace Carlson Auto local backs anti-oath officers Letter to American Negroes, by Dinah Sanders New Jersey candidates of SWP expose UN Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. Sept. 27, 1948 (Page 1) SWP Election News -- campaigning for socialism, by George Clarke Half-million Michigan workers hear Dobbs, by Howard Lerner Dobbs hits slum conditions (photo) SWP candidates blast Truman's demagogy; urge Labor Congress, by Farrell Dobbs and Grace Carlson On Your Radio N. J. cCommittee formed to defend legless vet Kutcher writes Truman Socialist workers on ballot in New York (Page 2) The tradition of Debs lives on in the Socialist Workers Party, by Joseph Hanson Dobbs addresses Pontiac audience over station WCAR (photo) World events, by Joseph Hansen Dunne scores Humphrey aid to fascist Smith's meeting SWP candidates in Michigan Campaigning for socialism (continued from Page 1) Harry DeBoer, one of the 18, badly hurt in job accident Toledo workers hear Dobbs talk over WSPD, by Milton Genecin Norman Thomas -- a "socialist" the capitalists like, by George Clarke The Militant Army (Page 3) Stalinist silence on Kutcher Case Another load won't hurt him! (cartoon) $2,000 weekly to election day needed to meet SWP fund quota, by William F. Warde Workers Forum Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund "Ya" elections Movie Review Truman "trust-busting" Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- on Truman's trail, by Farrell Dobbs Striking oil workers resist tear-gar attack, halt scabs, by Robin Wolf SWP Election Tour -- barnstorming in Buffalo, by Grace Carlson Boeing strike broken after 144-day battle, by C. Kaye Stalinist policies weaken West Coast maritime strike Book Review -- voice of socialism, by George Lavan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40. Oct. 4, 1948 (Page 1) SWP Election News -- Campaigning for Socialism Dobbs recalls fight of Debs against war in Canton radio talk Bi-partisan duet (cartoon) Dobbs, Carlson lash war-mongers -- demand popular referendum on issue of war or peace, by Farrell Dobbs and Grace Carlson Kutcher to meet with Attorney General Clark On Your Radio SWP on ballot in Connecticut, Utah, Colorado SWP letter to Harry Truman denounces political blacklist French unions adopt demand for sliding scale of wages (Page 2) Dobbs recalls Debs' fight on war (continued from Page 1) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Campaigning for socialism Harold Russell hits firing of Kutcher from gov't job The Militant Army (Page 3) Trust busting or vote-catching? Party branches step up their pace in S.W.P. election fund campaign, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund SWP letter demands Truman end blacklist (continued from Page 1) Potofsky's announcement The attack on Thompson Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- addressing the NAACP, by Farrell Dobbs Progressive forces win board majority at CIO rubber workers union convention Army strikebreaking (photo) SWP Election Tour -- from the Arrowhead country, by Grace Carlson West Coast maritime strikers holding firm Notes from the news Conn. AFL urges Congress of Labor The Wall Street men around President Truman ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41. Oct. 11, 1948 (Page 1) SWP Election Notes -- campaigning for Socialism, by George Clarke Farrell Dobbs to debate Norman Thomas on Oct. 17 He won't let go! (cartoon) Wallace Party backs Democrats, breaks pledge of independence -- national candidates of SWP brand move "unprincipled" Radio audience hears Dobbs at Connecticut state SWP convention Kutcher demands Clark reinstate him on job Iowa, Wisc. join states putting S.W.P. on ballot Dobbs, Carlson at N.Y. rally Oct. 27 New York City -- SWP broadcasts in fifteen forums over Sta. WNEW (Page 2) Connecticut radio audience hears Farrell Dobbs at state convention (continued from Page 1) World Events, by Joseph Hansen "We are not frightened by gag laws" The Militant Army (Page 3) The registration lag Ask branches to increase efforts in S.W.P. election fund campaign, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Campaigning for socialism (continued from Page 1) "Force and violence" Workers Bookshelf Truman on civil rights Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- the home stretch, by Farrell Dobbs Uniformed strikebreakers (photo) "Tight" strike policy can win West Coast maritime victory SWP Election Tour -- militants in Minnesota, by Grace Carlson Wallace backs campaign to pardon the eighteen SWP backs fight of N.Y. tenants, by Jean Bennett Committee in N.J. to defend Kutcher Case of Ilse Koch Kutcher demands his reinstatement (continued from Page 1) Picket line candidate (photo) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42. Oct. 18, 1948 (Page 1) S.W.P. candidates on ballot in 13 states "A remarkable likeness!" (cartoon) Marshall plots deal with Franco -- SWP candidates hit latest war conspiracy moves, by Farrell Dobbs and Grace Carlson Kutcher, legless vet, suspended without pay SWP Election News -- campaigning for Socialism, by George Clarke (Page 2) Wallace -- a defender of capitalism and supporter of imperialist war, by Art Preis Welcome, Grace Carlson! (photo) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Workers party wins ballot fight Campaigning for Socialism Denounce Marshall plot for deal with Franco (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) A remarkable achievement Selling out the rank and file (photo) Election fund reaches $17,850; 71 percent of total campaign quota, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund An answer to James T. Farrell Workers Forum Political bankruptcy Press comment on Kutcher Case Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- SWP Western campaign, by Farrell Dobbs Oil strikers fight desperate battle against scab-herders SWP Election Tour -- Seattle and Milwaukee, by Grace Carlson Ship-owners announce union-busting scheme His master's voice, by Joseph Keller Carlson pulls no punches in Detroit radio program Dobbs pledges his full support to West Coast maritime strikers, by Frank Daniels Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43. Oct. 25, 1948 (Page 1) Oppose the war-makers on Nov. 2! Vote the Dobbs-Carlson ticket of the Socialist Workers Party, by Farrell Dobbs and Grace Carlson The answer to capitalist politics! (cartoon) Braverman carries ballot fight to Ohio state court Carey denounces firing of Kutcher, legless vet Rally for socialist America in N.Y. to hear Dobbs-Carlson Dobbs forces Thomas to admit pro-war position, by Joseph Hansen SWP Election News -- campaigning for Socialism, by George Clarke (Page 2) Dobbs bares Thomas's war role (continued from Page 1) World Events, by J. Gomez Campaigning for socialism (continued from Page 1) Dobbs asks interview with Truman The Militant Army (Page 3) The key civil rights case $18,873 contributed to election fund so far; reach 75% of quota, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Workers Forum Taft-Hartley decisions Press comment on Kutcher Case Persecution of Stalinists Braverman fights ballot case (continued from Page 1) Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- campaign highlights, by Farrell Dobbs Ship-owners plot to smash unions on West Coast S.W.P. candidates on ballot in 13 states SWP Election Tour -- crowded days, by Grace Carlson Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44. Nov. 1, 1948 (Page 1) SWP Election News -- Campaigning for Socialism, by George Clarke Clark offers evasive reply on Kutcher case The strange case of Mr. X -- victim of "loyalty" purge -- they even burned notes of "hearing" Fight for socialism will go on, says Dobbs in final radio appeal -- whether Truman or Dewey wins, workers are losers Mass rally climaxes SWP campaign in N.Y. How labor can smash the Taft-Hartley Act, by Art Preis (Page 2) Norman Thomas -- pro-war, Marshall Plan "socialist" Production/consumer buying power (graphic) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Our fight for socialism will go on, say Dobbs (continued from Page 1) SWP campaign evokes wide interest abroad Australian Stalinists berate "deviations" of British Stalinists Campaigning for socialism (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Kutcher in CIO news (Page 3) An act of international solidarity SWP fund campaign for $25,000 is extended for another 30 days, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund The clang of the iron heel Workers Forum The case of the legless veteran, by I.F. Stone Myra Weiss trims Holifield in debate Behind the Dixiecrats Text of Lewis letter asking support for French miners Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party "Socialist Workers Party -- what it is -- what it stands for" (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- Baltimore hospitality, by Farrell Dobbs Support of CIO strengthens West Coast maritime strike SWP Election Tour -- on historic ground Oil strikers continue grim fight against odds Highest paid labor leader, by Joseph Keller How labor can smash the Taft-Hartley Act (continued from Page 1) German Trotskyists hold conference Notes from the news Rubber union ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45. Nov. 8, 1948 (Page 1) SWP campaign and its great significance, by George Clarke Labor must fight to compel Truman to fulfill promises -- vote of working class is decisive in election, by Art Preis Lewis renews demand to aid French miners Farrell Dobbs pledges continued struggle for socialist America NMU backs ITU call for Congress of labor to smash slave labor act Prominent liberals rally in defense of Kutcher (Page 2) Prospects of socialist victory 31 years after the Russian revolution, by Joseph Hansen Founders of Soviet Republic (illustration) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Labor must force Truman to fulfill promises (continued from Page 1) Batavia radio claims Trotskyist Party formed in Indonesia Muwardi murdered Lewis again asks French strike aid (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Greek reactionaries reap fortunes from Marshall Plan dollars (Page 3) The ballot box 82% of quota reached in campaign for $25,000 party-building fund, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Workers Forum Trbovich analyzes Tito-Stalin rift Eight fat years for the profiteers Union democracy Open the books Press comment on Kutcher Case Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) If war comes, by Joseph Keller Danger signs are looming in Pacific maritime strike Bus drivers talk back (photo) British "socialism," by Art Preis Chiang's U.S. backers fear regime's collapse Notes from the news Lerner scores capitalist politics at NAACP election forum in Detroit Harry Press wins sizeable [sic] vote in San Francisco ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46. Nov. 15, 1948 (Page 1) On the 20th anniversary of "The Militant," by James P. Cannon Ohio State CIO board backs Kutcher defense Backed capitalist candidate (photos) Truman hedging on outright repeal of slave labor law -- plans new "substitute" bill to continue union restraints, by Art Preis Bohannan wins 2,387 votes in Congress race Myra Weiss gets 1,016 votes in Calif. 19th dist. Office union heads ask oath compliance Labor's perspectives and the meaning of Truman's victory, by E.R. Frank (Page 2) The debacle of Wallace's third capitalist party, by Art Preis Some famous headlines of "The Militant" (photomontage) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Stalinists impose "new democracy" in Czechoslovakia On 20th anniversary of "The Militant" (continued from Page 1) Stay death sentence of Greek unionists Fourth International calls for world aid in fight on Gaullism Labor's prospects in light of Truman victory (continued from Page 1) 4,500,000 German workers schedule 1 day protest strike The Militant Army (Page 3) Rapid social shifts 2 weeks to go to meet fund quota of $25,000; 86% of total filled, by William F. Ward Three witch-hunters kicked out (photos) Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Workers forum SWP candidate in San Francisco gets 14% of vote for Congress, by R. Chester Personalities and politics Truman tried to hedge on Taft Act promises (continued from Page 1) The Michigan election Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Monopoly of the press, by Joseph Hansen West Coast maritime unions seeks long-term peace pact GI students bat for teacher (photo) The Negro Struggle -- how Negroes voted -- and why, by Albert Parker Half of oil strikers still out; scabs used The campaign ahead, by Grace Carlson Trotskyist youth group in Detroit makes campaign gains on campuses, by Seymour Lyons Notes from the news Ascribe deadly smog to lack of filters Chiang government faces collapse ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47. Nov. 22, 1948 (Page 1) Crisis of Chiang regime-blow to U.S. Imperialism, by Joseph Hansen Union groups back defense of fired legless veteran Dockers turn thumbs down (photo) Truman stands pat on war policy -- old-line reactionaries rule Democratic Party, Congress, by Art Preis Canadian lumbermen foil Stalinist split Will soon have final returns on vote for SWP Longshoremen revolt against Ryan's sell-out deal (Page 2) Sit-down strike (photo) The fruits of Stalinist opportunism in election Hits Army star-chamber in Lewin-Carner hearing World Events, by J. Gomez Bradley reports on "risk" hearing The Lewin Carner case Longshoremen revolt against Ryan's contract (continued from Page 1) Police brutality (photo) Relief group schedules bazaar December 10-11 The Militant Army Truman stirs reporters with sharp observation (Page 3) Labor Party -- still the need $25,000 party-building fund hits 88% of goal as finish-line nears, by William F. Warde Profit bonanza for Big Business (photomontage) Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP party building fund Workers Forum Crisis of American imperialism Crisis of Chiang rule -- a blow to imperialists (continued from Page 1) Union democracy Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) American peoples front, by E.R. Frank Felled by smoke (photo) West Coast shipping bosses resume talks with strikers The Negro Struggle -- help the purge victims! by Albert Parker UAW progressives hold second state parley Mr. Astor gets a summons, by Joseph Keller Student caravan protests firing of professor Subpoena 22 heads of corporation is anti-trust probe Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48. Nov. 29, 1948 (Page 1) Murray-Stalinist fight keynotes CIO convention Dock strikers keep East Coast ports shut tight East Coast dock strike solid (photo) AFL chiefs play into hands of labor's foes on Taft Act -- turn convention into orgy of reaction, warmongering, by Art Preis Chinese Stalinist policy delays Chiang collapse Witch hunters move against libraries Democratic senator outlines plan for substitute anti-labor law N.J. CIO urges local to aid James Kutcher The Iron Curtain around probe of du Pont empire, by Art Preis (Page 2) Max Eastman, renegade ex-radical, beats war drum on AFL rostrum, by Joseph Hansen Japanese union leader jailed (photo) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Iron Curtain around Du Pont empire probe (continued from Page 1) Orgy of reaction at AFL meet (continued from Page 1) "Trotskyist" deviation shakes Albanian CP Four textile union officials sentenced for mass picketing Chinese Stalinist policy delays Chiang collapse (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) The lesson of Peru $25,000 party-building fund hits 89% of goal with one week to go, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP party building fund Workers Forum The AFL and Taft-Hartleyism GM speed-up provokes Detroit Chrysler strike Just campaign propaganda Flint unionist on city commission backs bus strike Grateful to ACEWR for timely package Canadian Trotskyists announce new local in Vancouver, B.C. Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Expulsion of Max Bedacht, by George Breitman Workers' savings dwindle (graphic) National retail sales decline worries Wall St. economists, by John G. Wright Too many people? by Mary Wood Bohannan urges independent political action by Negroes Notes from the news Pacific Coast strikers to vote on agreement ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49. Dec. 6, 1948 (Page 1) AVC delegates hail Kutcher's civil rights fight Murray machine tightens grip on CIO at convention -- unleashes smashing attack on Stalinists, by F. Lang Same poison -- new bottle (cartoon) CIO leaders push rightward drive -- use convention to whoop up program of U.S. imperialists, by Art Preis Profits hold lead; wages trail prices Text of resolution of James Kutcher adopted by AVC New Jersey ADA backs legless vet V. R. Dunne, G. Breitman obtain encouraging vote Chicago ACEWR schedules 2-day Xmas bazaar New defeats hit Chiang regime ILA dock strike wins gains after revolt against sell-out Venezuelan democracy crushed, by Joseph Hansen (Page 2) Murray bureaucracy tightens its grip on CIO (continued from Page 1) CIO leaders at Portland convention (photo) Highlights and sidelights of CIO convention, by E. Harris The Militant Army (Page 3) Douglas's speech to the CIO Party-building fund hits $22,816, 91% of the goal, as campaign ends, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP party building fund U.S. Marines in China (photo) Workers Forum CIO chiefs push rightward drive (continued from Page 1) The AVC convention Hands off China! Forrestal reimposing wartime censorship? Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The Negro Struggle -- another Negro lynched, by Albert Parker At AVC convention (photo) Pacific Coast longshoremen defeat union-busting drive Those "timid" profiteers, by Joseph Keller Continued sag in sales alarms business men, [sic] by John G. Wright Gift volume indicated big ACEWR Xmas bazaar Notes from the News AVC backs Kutcher (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50. Dec. 13, 1948 (Page 1) Exiled Venezuelan leader links U.S. oil interests to Army coup, by Joseph Hansen Post election calendar (cartoon) Truman appeases capitalist class -- "nothing to fear," he tells conclave of manufacturers, by Art Preis Truman admits Greek "stalemate" despite half billion from U.S. "Powder-puff" labor leaders betray fight on T-H repeal Kutcher's civil rights plea to AVC convention The vote for Trotskyism, by George Clarke Transport union ousts Stalinists after 14-yr. rule Support for Kutcher continues to roll in (Page 2) Meaning of Justice Douglas's speech to the CIO, by Art Preis World Events, by Joseph Hansen Seeks aid for Chinese dictator (photo) The Stalinist debacle in the CIO U.S. oil firms linked to Venezuelan coup (continued from Page 1) Truman tells Big Business it has "nothing to fear" (continued from Page 1) Dam still there The Militant Army (Page 3) A blow against the witch hunt NAM's political theories peddled by labor and liberal spokesmen, by George Breitman Against Jim Crow (photos) Book review Referendum on war question Workers Forum San Francisco relief bazaar French and German strikes SWP party building fund Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The medical monopoly, by Joseph Keller Judge in Tojo trial accuses Allies of equal guilt in war Housing shortage (photo) Southern drive, by Albert Parker Kutcher's civil rights plea to AVC convention (continued from page 1) Not worth a red cent Poison gas continues to threaten Donora The vote for Trotskyism (continued from Page 1) Notes from the news Swedish Stalinist opposition ousted from key points ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51. Dec. 20, 1948 (Page 1) Truman liberals on display -- the Humphrey dinner, by Farrell Dobbs U.S. speeds global military alliance in secret sessions -- rearming of Japan implied in Gen. MacArthur's report "Peace on earth . . . (cartoon) Why their silence on Kutcher case? Firing of Kutcher unconstitutional, says lawyer guild SWP leaders to speak at anniversary meeting Layoffs reported by press: jobless figures show rise Miners to demand 30-hour week; high stockpiles cause work loss Curran widens purge of Stalinists in NMU A hotbed of Jim Crow -- Washington, D.C. (Page 2) Can liberals be trusted in civil rights right? by Albert Parker Hands across the sea (photo) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Cleveland AFL editor discusses case of legless vet over radio Truman liberals on display Kutcher ouster held illegal by National Lawyers Guild (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) What the vote tabulation shows Probe of New York divorce racket stirs public interest in model law, by Paul Abbott Their season's greetings: An eviction notice (photo) Workers Forum The profits hearing in Washington Labor must prepare now Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) "Hire" learning in America, by Art Preis G. L. K. Smith hard pressed to keep fascist party going, by Joseph Hansen Lynch victim's widow accuses Klansmen (photos) New leads in Tresca case Why Stalinist machine in TWU was crushed after 14-year rule Forrestal's dictatorship plan U.S. speeds global military alliance in secret sessions (continued from Page 1) Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52. Dec. 27, 1948 (Page 1) Outlook for labor January 1, 1949 -- by the Editors White House shares guilt in Indonesia, says SWP -- charges U.S. aids imperialist rape of Java republic Season's greetings (cartoon) Truman drafts new witch-hunt bill -- seeks to legalize Gestapo methods of "loyalty" purge Labor urges to mobilize all-out aid to Indonesia Text of Socialist Workers Party telegram to Truman on Indonesia UAW supports Kutcher fight Health policies -- capitalist and socialist, by Farrell Dobbs (Page 2) 1948 in review -- what's ahead for 1949 -- two-party rule received shocks, but union leaders rescued it, by Joseph Keller 1948 in review -- what's ahead for 1949 -- U.S. drive for world domination heightens fear of atomic war, by Joseph Hansen Jobless vet would sell eye (photo) Civil rights lynched in growing witch-hunt, by John F. Petrone Brass continues drive to militarize America Unions faced 2-pronged attack of Taft-Hartley Act, inflation, by Art Preis Promises were plentiful -- but Negro conditions did not improve, by Albert Parker U.S. moves to permanent war economy (Page 3) For a Congress of Labor How the Allied imperialists brought the "Four Freedoms" to Indonesia, by Joseph Hansen Ku Kluxers grow bolder (photo) Book Review The Marshall Plan and Indonesia War hero's burial made an issue by white supremacists Correction Truman and civil rights Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The plight of the aged, by Farrell Dobbs War is "normal" way of life, claims Eberhardt Committee Police violence mounted in 1948 (photo) The enormous cost of preparations for World War III MacArthur ends the farce, by Paul Abbott They'd rather have Stalin, by Art Preis Health program under capitalism and socialism North Shore CIO asks united labor congress Post Office job regained by "loyalty" purge victim, by J. Blake Notes from the news <<<<>>>> 1949 MILITANT, VOLUME 12, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE 1. Jan. 3, 1949 (Page 1) SWP plenum opens offensive on anti-Marxists -- national body outlines program to defend union democracy, labor independence NMU chiefs copy CP methods in purge of Stalinists, by Ralph Bell Dubinsky deals stab-in-back to labor in Taft-Hartley fight -- ILGWU bureaucrats peddle own anti-strike "substitutes," by Art Preis [Cartoon -- no title] Who will do planning under U.S. Socialism? by Farrell Dobbs Stalinist legislator in Ceylon joins Trotskyist movement James Kutcher invited to address Conn. CIO The state of the union and our legislative program, by the Editors (Page 2) Post-election trends and perspectives in U.S., by M. Stein SWP pioneers honored at anniversary affair Mine tragedy (photo) SWP opens offensive against anti-Marxists (continued from Page 1) Who will plan under US socialism The Militant Army (Page 3) The UN and Indonesia "Morality" in Indonesia war -- where Philip Murray stands in struggle against Dutch imperialism, by Joseph Hansen Dutch invaders overrun Indonesia (map) Forrestal asks for more power Workers Forum Dubinsky stabs workers in back with "substitute" anti-labor bill (continued from Page 1) The Stalinists and the Smith Act Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) "Children not wanted," by Art Preis Weinstock letters show CP sabotages fight on Smith Act, by George Breitman No justice here (photo) Not so few, but so many, by Paul Abbott NMU purge copies CP (continued from Page1) These eyes that haunt . . . Jim Crow puts liberals on spot, by J. Meyer Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Jan. 10, 1949 (Page 1) VA Gen. Gray OK's firing of legless veteran -- new loyalty board memo ends pretense of fair hearing on individual cases State of the Union, 1949 (cartoon) Truman "Fair Deal" proposals sugar-coat military program -- calls for universal military training, curb on strikes and power to freeze wages, by Art Preis SWP pickets at Dutch consulate, backs [sic] Indonesia Further degeneration of the Socialist Party, by Farrell Dobbs Anti-labor press hails Dubinsky's T-H "substitute" 23,777 Toronto votes cast for Ross Dowson, by Barry Brent Supreme Court again shows its class bias (Page 2) Capitalist propaganda runs into "sales resistance," by M. Stein World Events, by Joseph Hansen Truman sugar-coats militarism program (continued from Page 1) Designed for strikebreaking (photo) 23,777 Toronto votes cast for Ross Dowson (continued from Page 1) Degeneration of Socialist Party (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Tenant group dance in Harlem Jan. 14 (Page 3) Truman's military budget New book on Sacco-Vanzetti -- full story of 1927 murder of two working class fighters, by Paul Schapiro Don't wait until the "bust" SP record vs. ours on Indonesia, by Joseph Hansen New developments in Kutcher case Correction Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) "Christian will to peace," by Art Preis Italian veterans protest (photo) Members alarmed by political purge in maritime union, by W. F. Herndon Nailing Marx to the cross, by Paul Abbott Judge frees cop-killer of Negro youth in Detroit Fascists push segregation law ACEWR reports on recent bazaars Portrait of new Congress, by Joseph Keller Notes from the news Home markets are key to 1949 trends, by John G. Wright ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Jan. 17, 1949 (Page 1) How revolutionary socialist would speak in Congress, by Farrell Dobbs CIO tax program in sharp contrast to president's -- would shift burden from poor to rich The old sword trick (cartoon) Truman budget sacrifices human needs to war costs -- A-bomb gets 7 times more than new housing program, by Art Preis Where your tax dollar is going Help for James Kutcher growing on West Coast Prominent educators join Cleveland group Acheson to continue Marshall war policy The fight over the Taft Act, an Editorial (Page 2) Your stake in the case of the legless veteran, by George Breitman World Events, by Joseph Hansen Leaders in Kutcher fight (photo) The White House's Steel Plan -- is it "socialistic"? How a revolutionary socialist would speak in 81st Congress (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) Slum clearance or slum creation? A discussion of post-election trends -- readers question accuracy of estimate printed here An answer tracing main political developments in labor movement, by E.R. Frank Trial of 12 Stalinists The Vatican and Indonesia Chinese Trotskyists hold celebration of 1917 revolution Truman and lynch-murder Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Whither U.S. capitalism? by Art Preis Profits, prices & wages (cartoon) Politicians try to push civil rights issue into background, by J. Meyer Humphrey and labor, by Grace Carlson Buffalo UE votes down frame-up trial move A lesson in democracy, by John G. Wright New Haven SWP opens new office Wallace throws another boomerang, by George Clarke Oakland FEPC law defeated by City Council, by Joseph Bryant ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Jan. 24, 1949 (Page 1) Lenin's record speaks against his slanderers, by John G. Wright The "Fair Deal" pie (cartoon) NMU meeting gives setback to purge methods -- undemocratic acts rouse apprehension, by W. F. Herndon Trail of C.P. threatens all labor's rights -- atmosphere of police terror marks thought-control case, by Farrell Dobbs Full support for Kutcher at Conn. CIO convention Pensions and welfare top list of auto union demands UAW locals give moral, financial help to legless veteran's fight SWP case -- precedent for Stalinist trial Death knell sounds for Chiang dictatorship, by Joseph Hansen (Page 2) What American labor can learn from Lenin, by Joseph Hansen Leaders of Russian Revolution (photo) Lenin's record speaks against his slanderers (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Truman's war on civil rights The SWP case -- precedent for Stalinist trial (continued from Page 1) Storm Shanghai banks (photo) New York NMU membership puts check on political purge moves (continued from Page 1) New Stalinist right turn! "Life" magazine is bitter Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) 30-hour week and morals, by Art Preis Little discussion of problems at Conn. CIO parley By-passed (photo) Unemployment for 4 million predicted for next spring No one need go hungry, by Paul Abbott Trial of C.P. threatens the rights of all labor (continued from Page 1) Notes from the news Connecticut CIO backs veteran (continued from Page 1) Detroit SWP to celebrate National Negro History Week Committee to help Kutcher formed in So. California ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Jan. 31, 1949 (Page 1) The president's inaugural speech, by Farrell Dobbs Trotskyists run for office in two California cities -- campaigns open in Los Angeles, Oakland New York grand jury system (cartoon) Truman urges pact binding America to new world war -- puts pressure on Congress to arm North Atlantic bloc, by Joseph Hansen SWP rally in N.Y. to protest trial of Stalinist leaders Imperialists in Shanghai fear workers' uprising "Militant" office gutted by fire 3 more CIO councils back legless veteran CP trial shows juries packed by the right, by Farrell Dobbs (Page 2) Does "World Fair Deal" differ from "old" imperialism, [sic] by John G. Wright Protest Dutch invasion (photo) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Imperialists in China fear uprising as Chiang flees (continued from Page 1) President's inauguration speech Author urges help for James Kutcher New leads in Tresca case Truman asks pact for new war (continued from Page 1) Dobbs to speak in Buffalo Feb. 12 The Military Army (Page 3) UAW conference and Labor Party "Why don't you all get together?" and other letters from readers on problems facing labor movement -- can't see why the minority groups fail to unite against foe Where the taxes come from -- and go (graphic) Taking over Nazi methods Unemployment rises in America Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Medical medicine men, by Mary Wood Weinstock admits treachery of CP in fight on Smith Act, by George Breitman Workers, in your hand lies Indonesia's fate (cartoon) Dutch Trotskyists back Indonesian freedom struggle Negroes and the CIO, by Joseph Andrews "New Republic" on Kutcher, by George Breitman Stimulating program marks Bay Area celebration of Negro History Week, by Dickson Woods Detroit youth group hits SLID moves Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Feb. 7, 1949 (Page 1) Wall Street sets up clamor to speed CP trial, by Farrell Dobbs Cost of living (cartoon) Weinstock backs out on offer to debate Trotskyist -- will not defend CP role in SWP trial Truman's bill no bar to use of injunctions -- bloc in Congress prepares other anti-labor provisions, by George Breitman Monopolists try to hide need for wage raises, by John G. Wright Rhode Island CIO pledges to help Kutcher committee Taft Act supporters in position to "put teeth" in new bill New Stalin plea: "I want a deal," by Joseph Hansen "Carry on as usual," say Chinese Stalinists (Page 2) World Trade Union body -- a pawn in the Cold War, by N. Henri Professors ousted in witch-hunt (photos) World Events, by Joseph Hansen New bid made by Stalin (continued from Page 1) Mourn untimely death of Belgian Trotskyist Concert for Kutcher The economic causes of U.S. war drive, by John Saunders The Militant Army Union locals aid Kutcher defense (Page 3) Memo of the AFL on civil rights Negro history week and the workers, by J. Meyer Scottsboro case, Northern style (photo) Peace -- a lull in war A new book on the life of Frederick Douglass, by George Lavan A Stalinist replies to the "Star" Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The saga of the 10c. fare, by Robert Chester "Where tax dollar comes from . . . " (graphic) Democrats and Republicans combine to save filibuster, by Albert Parker Letter to a student, by Grace Carlson Big Business clamors for speed in CP trial (continued from Page 1) "Democrat" and Smith Act, by Sam Taylor Truman's bill no bar to use of injunctions (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Feb. 14, 1949 (Page 1) James Kutcher in hospital for new operation, by George Breitman Reconstruction of "Militant" office proceeding slowly -- readers' donations still urgently needed Repeal of T-H injunctions (cartoon) "Inherent powers" doctrine menaces democratic rights -- Truman claims presidential authority to rule by decree, by Art Preis Judge bars "confidential" jury-packing evidence, by Farrell Dobbs Survival of Kuomintang made possible by CP, by Li Fu-jen A lesson that labor can profit from, by the Editors Trial of the Stalinist leaders, by James P. Cannon (Page 2) The trial of the Stalinist leaders (continued from Page 1) Mop brigade parades for wage hike (photo) Labor Union Trends -- Stalinism and the opposition in the UAW, by Bert Cochran Judge bars "confidential" records (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Detroit celebrates Negro History Week (Page 3) On the road to totalitarianism The two sides of Abraham Lincoln, by G. F. Eckstein Eleven years after death of Leon Sedov The witch-hunt invades education CP permits Kuomintang survival (continued from Page 1) Criminal silence of union leaders Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The Mindszenty case, by Art Preis Joy loader brings gloom to miners (photo) Kutcher committee launches nation-wide petition drive Newark CIO council cooperates in fight Repeating our warning, by Albert Parker 4 million decline in jobs since July Seattle SWP supports protest moves against college witch-hunts, by John Black Frank Barnes is still penalized, by J. L. Hawkins Plant police on strike at Westinghouse unit Gilding the warmonger Heated contest marks NAACP election in L. A., by J. Blake Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Feb. 21, 1949 (Page 1) UAW officials' collusion with employers revealed Anna L. Strong arrested as "spy" in Soviet Union "Watch the birdie!" (cartoon) Greek govt. kills Jehovah Witness -- American press, politicians and clergy silent on murder Answer to Ben Davis' slander against SWP, by Farrell Dobbs Noted legal experts join Kutcher defense Phila. transit workers show power in strike, by J. Minuit Protest on purge by Willard Motley Report Dutch troop revolt in Indonesia (Page 2) Social Democrats endorse witch-hunt in colleges Zipper plant zipped shut (photo) UAW officials' collusion with bosses revealed (continued from Page1) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Answer to Ben Davis' slanders (continued from Page 1) Phila. transit workers show power in strike (continued from Page 1) Methodist minister on Mindszenty case The Militant Army (Page 3) Why they can't answer Taft Issues in Washington's time and ours -- the struggle to win colonial independence, by Joseph Hansen Issues in Washington's time and ours -- resistance to the use of arbitrary powers, by Ruth Johnson Take away their war-making powers! Kutcher case is attracting wide attention in schools Workers Forum Silver lining for loan sharks West Coast unions help legless veteran Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A late Christmas story, by Theodore Kovalesky States plot own anti-Red laws as witch-hunts grow Veterans picket landlord (photo) Weinstock uses lie-and-run technique to dodge debate, by George Clarke Spies, spies, everywhere! by Henry Walsh Lonshoremen [sic] blast Bridges lay-off plan, by E. Harris National heart week, by Grace Carlson Oakland City Council knocks FEPC ordinance off ballot, by William Gorman 29th anniversary observed by league for mutual aid Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Feb. 28, 1949 (Page 1) George Novack starts on tour for Jim Kutcher "Nothing to worry about . . ." (cartoon) Our program to meet menace of unemployment, an Editorial Ban all restrictions on right on strike, SWP tells Senate -- prohibit labor injunctions, Dobbs demands of Congress Union leaders violate promises in T-H fight Kutcher challenges Clark at Jefferson Day celebration Queens College case and Catholic hierarchy CP trial recessed UAW opposition paper answers Reuther (Page 2) The defense of labor's living standards, by Art Preis Landlords lobby (photo) Markos on the scrapheap -- a Greek sequel to the Yugoslav affair, by Spero Queens College case and Catholic hierarchy (continued from Page 1) Mounting union aid for Kutcher Logical choice The Militant Army (Page 3) The North Atlantic pact conspiracy Life in MacArthur's Japan today, by Paul Schapiro Letters from our readers The wailing liberals NAACP condemns Democratic Party delays on closure A blow to sound unionism Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Potential fellow-draftees! by John F. Petrone Striking drivers walk (photo) Lay-offs are chief topic of discussion in plants today, by Milton Alvin Teachers with "conviction," by Ruth Johnson Phila. settlement unpopular with transit strikers Good start for Weiss campaign in Los Angeles, by Lois Saunders A lesson in democracy, by Fred Hart Filomena Goelman leads fight for FEPC in Oakland Real issues evaded at UAW economic parley Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Mar. 7, 1949 (Page 1) CP launches public attack on James Kutcher, by George Breitman Witch-hunt bill aimed at N.Y. school teachers (Cartoon -- no title) Truman administration bears responsibility for filibuster -- White House seeking a deal with party's Southern wing, by Farrell Dobbs Honored -- and suppressed Cardinal leads scabs against cemetery strike, by Art Preis Smith Act prosecution of CP starts March 7, by Farrell Dobbs Toledo jobless increase as authorities twiddle thumbs, by Milton Alvin CIO policy weakens wage drive (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- the struggle for control of the UE, by Bert Cochran Stalinists attack James Kutcher (continued from Page 1) World Events George Novack starts tour for Kutcher in Pittsburgh "Fourth International" scores with another excellent issue, by Joseph Hansen Unions outlawed in Venezuela The Militant Army (Page 3) Unemployment and unions' duty Anna L. Strong boosts CP line in China, by Li Fu-jen Jews and Arabs exchange PW's (photo) Liberals and the Atlantic pact Truman responsibility for Senate filibuster (continued from Page 1) Cardinal leads strikebreakers (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The mind of Mr. Clark, by James Kutcher First returns on local elections of CIO auto workers Myra Weiss bids Wallaceites to support program of SWP, by Lois Saunders Humphrey and housing, by Grace Carlson Smith Act prosecution of CP starts March 7 (continued from Page 1) Youngstown SWP demand action on local FEPC bill My interview with LEPL, by Philomena Goelman 4 campaign rallies every week in L.A. The case of Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam, by Joseph Keller Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Mar. 14, 1949 (Page 1) Cardinal Spellman -- strikebreaker, an Editorial "I am proud to be a strikebreaker!" (cartoon) CIO lawyer seeks right to attend veteran's hearing -- loyalty board sets Mar. 30 for review World-famous scientists aid James Kutcher -- call for defense of legless veteran in civil rights case Cannon pamphlet on Minneapolis trial reissued Fear of Depression is voiced at trial of 11, by Farrell Dobbs Minimum wage bill undergoes surgery Novack's tour schedule Carey McWilliams answers Stalinist slander on SWP Is the 30-hour week program a "dream"? by Art Preis Next week: (Page 2) George Novack's tour gets off to notable start in Pittsburgh Shanghai strike indicates growing unrest in China, by Li Fu-jen Additional groups support Kutcher Successful work on petitions in N.Y. CP oppositionists reported active in Hungary, Germany Labor Union Trends -- History and program of UE opposition, by Bert Cochran The Militant Army (Page 3) The Foster-Dennis statement An analysis of union leaders' role, by Paul Schapiro One Democrat to another (photo) Cabinet-post shuffles by Truman and Stalin Truman and the filibuster Philadelphia cops raid inter-racial meeting Letters from our readers Correction Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A matter of opinion, by James Kutcher Police boss sets ominous pattern for Detroit Press, by Howard Mason How jury is being selected in trial of Stalinist leaders, by Farrell Dobbs Two million lost childhoods, by Ruth Johnson Place on ballot won by Oakland candidate Sidney Hook -- then and now, by George Breitman Main L. A. election issue -- who should run the govt.? by Lois Saunders Heated elections in Flint UAW, by Emmett Moore ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Mar. 21, 1949 (Page 1) New police-state bills pushed by witch-hunters Novack stricken with influenza on tour in Cleveland (Cartoon -- no title) Truman Democrats in retreat all along line on "Fair Deal" -- not a single pledge fulfilled in eleven weeks of session, by Art Preis Stalin's crimes bared at Paris Kravchenko trial Jury selected in trial of 11 Stalinist leaders, by Farrell Dobbs Buffalo "News" smears union groups and SWP Next week: Senate filibuster debate was a sham battle, by Albert Parker (Page 2) New introduction to Cannon trial pamphlet Stalin's crimes bared at Paris Kravchenko trial (continued from Page 1) Buffalo "News" smears the SWP (continued from Page 1) April FI features study on democracy Labor Union Trends -- Reuther threatens the opposition, by Bert Cochran The Military Army (Page 3) The demand of the miners Truth about Trenton frameup, by Bill Smith Three Trenton victims (photo) 26 Post Office employees file suit against purge Stalinists smear their defenders Jury selected in Stalinist trial (continued from Page 1) Trumanites retreat all along line on "Fair Deal" (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Four of the unemployed, by Theodore Kovalesky Rubber workers in front line of wage rise fight "Discouraged and disgusted" (photo) Cardinal Spellman smashes strike of cemetery workers Meat in the diet, by Grace Carlson Growing support for Kutcher committees Dubinsky's radio station, by Ruth Johnson Wright to discuss Soviet Russia today Myra Weiss' campaign arouses wide interest, by Lois Saunders The housing crisis and the unused plants, by M. Alvin ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Mar. 28, 1949 (Page 1) What's to be done about civil rights? by Albert Parker First fruit (cartoon) Let the people vote on question of war or peace! an Editorial Pact's aims are war, dictatorships -- pledges military aid of U.S. to crush popular uprisings, by George Breitman SWP tells stand against T-H Act to House body CP cites role in war as defense at trial, by Farrell Dobbs Fascists, colonial despots in new imperialist line-up, by Art Preis Labor and liberal leaders in Detroit urge Kutcher aid Marshall Plan linked directly to war pact, by George Clarke Next week: (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- Knoll vs. Reuther on political action, by Bert Cochran Stalinists on trial plead war role (continued from Page 1) Atlantic pact's aims -- war, dictatorships (continued from Page 1) Fascists, colonial despots in new imperialist line-up (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) Truman's weird alibis The unknown soldier and the legless vet, by Theodore Kovalesky "Devotedly yours in Christ" The liberals -- help or obstacle? SWP stand on T-H told to House (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Representative government? by Joseph Keller Courier's view on the filibuster Talked civil rights to death (photo) Hard economic reality makes Pollyanna forecasts absurd, by John G. Wright The meanest man of the month, by Ruth Johnson Big Weiss vote sought as mayoralty race ends, by Lois Saunders Phila. jobless at seven-year peak, by J. Minuit Buffalo UAW local progressives defeated by sinister conspiracy Final L. A. rally will be held on April 3 SWP supports candidate of Mexican community in L. A. More educators, religious leaders back Kutcher case ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. Apr. 4, 1949 (Page 1) N. Y. conference peddles sham "peace program," by John G. Wright Geo. Novack's tour cut short by illness But look what's behind you! (cartoon) SWP calls for united action in defense of civil liberties -- issues plea to all who want to save democratic rights "Anti-Red mobilization in New York fizzles, by Art Preis Lenin's views grossly perverted at trial of 11, by Farrell Dobbs SWP calls for support of $7,500 Militant fund, by James P. Cannon Chicago Stalinist hoodlums assault distributors of civil rights leaflet An interview with Reverend Melish, by Ruth Johnson Persecution of the conscientious objectors, by Farrell Dobbs (Page 2) ACLU meeting voices alarm at rising reaction, by Farrell Dobbs Cultural conference peddles Stalinist sham "peace program" (continued from Page 1) Minister tells "Militant" why he is under attack (continued from Page 1) SWP denies that it picketed at "peace congress" "Anti-Red" mass mobilization against conference fizzles (continued from Page 1) Next week: Lenin's teachings grossly perverted at trial of 11 (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) "Fair Deal" -- for rent sharks Restrictive ballot bill opposed by SWP in Conn. Laski barred from UCLA talk (photo) AFL editor tells why he supports Kutcher despite intimidation Workers Forum A timely study of "loyalty" purge, by William F. Warde New issue of a prophetic pamphlet Persecution of conscientious objectors (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party Another impotent maneuver (Page 4) Walter White apologizes, by Albert Parker Railway express lockout (photo) 100,000 in strike wave against the speedup in auto Reporter makes news Juries convict two in Seattle "contempt" trials, by John Black Crisis in the Workers Party, by George Breitman Background of the Oakland council election, by William Gorman ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. Apr. 11, 1949 (Page 1) Kutcher appeal heard by top "loyalty" board N. J. CIO counsel defends Kutcher at hearing in N.Y. "Dove of peace" (cartoon) Heaviest blitz on civil rights in U.S. history -- police-state measures to destroy political liberties flood state, federal legislatures, by Albert Parker SWP vote gains in Los Angeles election Mob violence incited at Pittsburgh rally How Murray's machine crushed militant local, by G. Mason Pitt. student at Stalinist protest rally tells how thugs beat him up Appeal to our readers on the Militant fund, by the Editors The ACTU whitewashes a strikebreaker, by Art Preis (Page 2) Labor Union Notes -- the "Socialist Call" stoops to slander, by Bert Cochran They meet again (photo) First branch returns fill 17% of Militant fund, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for Militant Fund Kutcher hearing by top board ACTU whitewashes strikebreaker (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) What Churchill revealed about pact Worcester firms chisel on wages as jobless grow, by Irene James Vote New York taxi strike (photo) Phila. meeting hits police assault on civil rights, by J. Minuit Opposition holds ground elections in UAW show Letters -- or a Congress of labor? Murray machine crushes local (continued from Page 1) The Pittsburgh outrage Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) She confesses -- a little, by John G. Wright Boston ILG forced to give up 35-hour week FBI stoolpigeon testifies for government in C. P. trial, by Farrell Dobbs Norman Mailer's speech, by George Breitman SWP candidate addresses many workers in Oakland Ship workers convention terminates in a deadlock Bulletin Notes from the news Federal judge jails six more in California for "contempt," by J. Blake ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. Apr. 18, 1949 (Page 1) NMU heads demand oath of "loyalty" by members, by R. Bell Truman labor bill faces amendments More CIO, AFL unions extend aid to James Kutcher Angel of mercy (cartoon) New war moves follow signing of Atlantic pact -- Truman hurls atomic bomb threat again, by Art Preis Kremlin steps up its campaign against Tito, by Ruth Johnson Cleveland strike pickets held on 2-million bond, by M. Toohey SWP radio speaker upholds socialized medical system Report on ADA convention, by Farrell Dobbs Next week: ADA national board to support Kutcher (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- two million-dollar organizing campaigns, by Bert Cochran Atlantic pact ceremonies (photo) Fund campaign passes quarter mark of quota, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for Militant fund Maritime union heads demand "loyalty" oath (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Kremlin steps up its rabid campaign against Yugoslavs (continued from Page 1) Auto workers fight speedup in Detroit Fellow victim (Page 3) New attacks on democratic rights Walter White protests article in "Militant" Kutcher corrects story of California labor columnist Germany and the "democratic" imperialists Dilemma of the Socialist Party, by George Breitman New war moves follow pacts Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Cancer control month, by Grace Carlson CCNY students keep ranks firm in protest strike, by Arthur Kent Strikebreaking in Cleveland (photo) Five million jobless, report of Census Bureau indicates The human scrap heap, by John G. Wright Cleveland strike pickets held on 2-million bond (continued from Page 1) Not-so-free enterprise, by Ruth Johnson First results of the new rent law Notes from the news Report on the ADA Chicago convention (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. Apr. 25, 1949 (Page 1) The spirit of May Day (cartoon) Skoglund faces renewed threat of deportation 2,018 votes cast for Filomena Goelman Oakland candidate Union chiefs shadow box with T-H, unemployment -- fail to mobilize membership for united action campaign, by Art Preis May Day manifesto of Socialist Workers Party Police-spy atmosphere pervades trial of CP, by Farrell Dobbs Novack describes progress in rallying Kutcher defense, by Larissa Reed The outrage in Cleveland -- a grim warning, by Bert Cochran (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- the outrage in Cleveland Stool-pigeon atmosphere at trial of CP (continued from Page 1) Witch-hunt bill signed (photo) Fund lags 11% as drive goes into second half, by Reba Aubrey Novack makes report on Kutcher defense (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Woolen textiles skid (Page 3) The truth comes out May Day and the fight for 30-hour week, by Ruth Johnson Vincent Dunne, pioneer Trotskyist, honored on his sixtieth birthday Meeting in Paris condemns French war on Indo-China The Paris "World Peace Congress" May Day manifesto (continued from Page 1) Clericalism versus social welfare Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Atlantic pact and the ADA, by John G. Wright Broad Minnesota Committee to help James Kutcher New York college strike (photo) NMU port officials in N. Y. hit "Yellow-Dog" amendment, by R. Bell Aftermath of the filibuster, by J. Meyer Special session of Congress demanded by New York NAACP James T. Farrell explains why he supports Kutcher Myra Weiss gets 1,506 votes in Los Angeles, by J. Blake Two more unionists at Westinghouse victimized as "poor security risks" Notes from the news Next week: Detroit lecture on labor leader's role ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. May 2, 1949 (Page 1) Special report from China on the civil war Make yourself at home (cartoon) Largest branches in NMU condemn purge amendm'ts Attacks on democratic rights arouse increasing opposition -- Chicago educators challenge witch-hunt; 105 aid Kutcher Tito says Czech government abets despots in Greece "Model" repressive law adopted by Maryland Heartening signs in the fight for civil liberties, an Editorial GI jobless benefits to end on July 25 Video station cuts off Weiss civil rights debate, by J. Blake Baruch's plan for permanent regimentation, by Art Preis Next week: (Page 2) A special report from China (continued from Page 1) Chinese students ask peace (photo) Militant fund still lags 11% with 2 weeks to go, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for Militant fund Baruch plan for permanent regimentation in America (continued from Page 1) Kutcher receives support from many diverse groups Sperry UE local votes aid for vet The Militant Army (Page 3) The Trumanites retreat once more Socialized medicine -- why the U.S. needs it, by Harry Braverman "Guilt by association" The N.Y. NAACP resolution Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The "trust-busting" fraud Senator Paul Douglas "rising star of Illinois," by J. Meyer In their own backyard (photo) 65,000 Ford workers vote to strike against speedup Senators go a-slumming, by Joseph Keller First Oakland SWP campaign brings encouraging results Whom to investigate? by Sam Taylor Councilman Connolly hits Kutcher purge Unemployment high in maritime unions Notes from the news Upturn forecasts prove false, by John G. Wright ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. May 9, 1949 (Page 1) Kutcher's appeal rejected by loyalty review board IWW first union named on Clark's "subversive" list "You're still fired! . . . " (cartoon) 24-hour work stoppage can turn tide on T-H -- slick deals, compromises bring fiasco Martin Abern dead; heart-attack victim Libyans tell why they want full independence, by Ruth Johnson Why I was barred from the Stalinist "peace conference," Calvin R. de Silva Paris "peace parleys" had much in common Next week: (Page 2) Paris "peace parleys' had much in common (continued from page 1) 74 hours down under (photo) $7,500 Militant fund reaches 68% of quota, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for Militant fund Kutcher committee reports new support for veteran The Militant Army Little accomplished at NAACP youth meet Sartre, Richard Wright denounce Atlantic pact as well as Stalinism Book Review Martin Abern heart-attack victim (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Loyalty board decision on Kutcher Trotskyist program in China World Events, by Paul G. Stevens Lifting of the Berlin blockade Interview with Libyan spokesmen Trying to steal May Day Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Baruch's great fear, by Art Preis Nationalists on the run (photo) Landlords move in for kill behind new rent-hike ruling, by Joseph Keller They can't intimidate us, by James Kutcher Alarm expressed over blacklist, school purges Right-wingers take control of Los Angeles CIO council, by Steve Roberts Notes from the news Bay Area SWP spokesman denounces witch-hunt bills Next week ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. May 16, 1949 (Page 1) Ford empire shut down by strike against speedup Kutcher group will carry case into federal court "We'll get that T-H yet! . . . " (cartoon) Atlantic pact aimed against socialism, Dobbs tells Senate -- SWP spokesman demands repudiation of war alliance Greek government murders another Jehovah's Witness Opponents of purge win new strength in NMU, by R. Bell Call unemployment "healthy correction" A Senate hearing at work, by Farrell Dobbs Answer Congress with 24-hour stoppage, by Art Preis Next week: (Page 2) Text of Farrell Dobbs statement on pact Militant fund drive near successful finish, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for Militant fund Labor Union Trends -- recent zigzags of Stalinists in the CIO, by Bert Cochran A Senate hearing at work (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Correction on dates of Bay Area series (Page 3) Full support to the Ford strike! How liberals aid Jim Crow, by Albert Parker Locked out at Philco (photo) Murder of the Jehovah's Witnesses Two not-so-innocents abroad, by George Breitman West Germany's real Constitution Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Socialized medicine, by Grace Carlson Strike against speedup shuts down Ford empire (continued from Page 1) "Ford is on strike!" (photo) "Right" to fire for political views claimed by company, by A. Smith Box-score of Marshall Plan, by Joseph Keller Longshore union votes down lay-off plan for 2nd time, by E. Harris World events, by Paul G. Stevens McWilliams says Kutcher case is "key" loyalty test Work-stoppage protests murder of ILGWU member ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. May 23, 1949 (Page 1) Ford maneuvers fail to shake strike solidarity Atlantic Pact Theatre (cartoon) Oil, ship unions ask shorter week with same pay CIO in Detroit urges national "labor holiday" -- calls for 24-hour stoppage to win Taft-Hartley repeal Pennsylvania CIO convention cheers James Kutcher Paid FBI stoolpigeons paraded at CP trial, by Farrell Dobbs "Trenton Six" appeal frame-up death sentence "Billion Dollar Club" has 56 members U.S. behind-scenes moves gain support for Franco, by Ruth Johnson Norman Thomas gives pact his blessings Next week: (Page 2) Labor Union Trends: Ford strike and the "fourth wage round," by Bert Cochran Pay tribute to slain organizer (photo) Branches go over top in $7500 fund drive, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for Militant fund Favorable press comment on case of purge victim FBI stoolpigeons on parade at CP trial The Militant Army (Page 3) What shall labor do now? Negro life in the South -- an honest report, by J. Meyer International solidarity for Canadian strikers Workers Forum Stalinist policy on deportations Socialist Call condemns firing of Jim Kutcher Norman Thomas gives his blessing to pact (continued from Page 1) Kutcher defense wins support in Washington A "minor incident" of hooliganism Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Socialized Medicine -- II Four men die in mine (photo) Job down-trend to continue, capitalist press now admits One Man's Whim, by Joseph Keller Ford's maneuvers fail to shake strike ranks (continued from Page 1) Incident in a Mine, by Walter Prince AFL proposes labor "unity" -- State Dept. style Tenney witch-hunt bills are aimed at almost everyone, by Al Lynn Affiliations NAACP is opposed to aid by U.S. to Jim Crow education Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. May 30, 1949 (Page 1) Stalinist "auto" sheet slanders SWP unionists Boss press aids right-wing victory in Buffalo union Ford shutdown (photo) CIO leaders deal blow to membership's rights -- decisions of national board strike at union democracy Rakes up old lies about Smith Act's first victims Kutcher to tour 3 Western states to rally support for his defense Libyan uprisings force U.N. delay on colonies Arbitration offer of Reuther angers Ford militants CP defendants haunted by Minneapolis case, by Farrell Dobbs The Kremlin's strikebreaking in Berlin Next week: (Page 2) "American freedom and Catholic power" -- truthful, courageous book, by Art Preis Kuomintang terror (photo) World Events, by Paul G. Stevens CP defendants haunted by Minneapolis case (continued from Page 1) Stalinist "auto" sheet slanders SWP unionists (continued from Page 1) Ford militants arbitration offer of Reuther angers (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) Who are the criminals in Berlin? Political lesson from France, by Pierre Frank Five strikers died here (photo) Libyan uprisings force U. N. delay on colonies (continued from Page 1) A new leadership needed "Home of the Brave" -- Hollywood's new approach to the Negroes, by Paul Schapiro The spy system in America Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Socialized Medicine III -- AMA on the defensive, by Grace Carlson Singer strikers fight speed-up and layoffs Tighten their grip (photo) SWP tells stand on FEPC to House committee hearing The squeeze is on, by John G. Wright Illinois state CIO backs defense of Jim Kutcher Right-wingers win Westinghouse election with aid of boss press News Notes New workers camp in N.J. to open season on June 18 Art symposium in N. Y. to aid ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. June 6, 1949 (Page 1) Rubber workers board suspends L.S. Buckmaster Atom scientist Urey leads attack on Clark blacklist The wringer (cartoon) Ford workers forced back to same speedup conditions -- arbitration deal by Reuther plays into company's hands Bolivia strikes spread after miners massacre Kutcher speaks Friday June 10 in Minneapolis Report execution of Tan Malakka Attack on V. Reuther deals blow to labor Union leaders assail Congress (Page 2) The atomic bomb and our future -- "No place to hide" -- what really happened at Bikini, by John G. Wright Bolivian strikes spread following miners massacre (continued from Page 1) The atomic bomb and our future -- "fear war and the bomb" -- humanity is not yet lost, by Joseph Hansen The Kremlin and anti-Semitism, by Paul G. Stevens Rubber workers board suspends L.S. Buckmaster (continued from Page 1) Ford workers forced back to same speedup (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) Halt the lynchers! Where the SWP stands on conscription -- 2 conscientious objectors criticize party's position -- a reply by Farrell Dobbs to letters from 2 CO's Why we defend Harry Bridges Seattle boilermakers regain local autonomy, by Daniel Roberto Workers Forum Get out of Germany Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) No comedy at Ford's, by R. Norton Abramson, high CIO official, exposes CP on civil rights Two trials at Foley Sq., by Ruth Johnson Still a matter of taste, by George Clarke CP fears to print Abramson reply, by William F. Warde Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. June 13, 1949 (Page 1) Lewis's charge of betrayal -- and Murray's reply, an Editorial The price of bread in Ohio (cartoon) Special session on civil rights urged by NAACP 3 CIO unions back defense of legless vet -- clothing, maritime, packing workers aid James Kutcher Minneapolis CIO urges national 24-hour stoppage Paris conclave uses masses as mere pawns, by Ruth Johnson Unemployment rises, but so do profits CP trial shows pattern developing in witch-hunt, by Farrell Dobbs Swear "loyalty" or starve, Ohio decrees (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- Reuther's policy in the Ford strike, by Bert Cochran Victor Reuther shot (photo) Paris conference plays with masses as so many pawns (continued from Page 1) World events, by Paul G. Stevens CP trial shows pattern developing in witch-hunt (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) An American Gestapo Socialism is answer -- Einstein, by Joseph Hansen The case of James Kutcher (text of article in June 1 "Advance") Truman comes out in the open Stalinists preserve system of wage slavery in China's cities, by George Breitman The hope for peace Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Socialized Medicine IV -- Congress taken care of, by Grace Carlson Canadian seamen fight scabbery of SIU leaders Georgia lynch victim (photo) Economic decline to deepen, monopoly spokesmen admit, by John G. Wright A time for reason Jim Kutcher to tell his story in Seattle The SP and the pact, by John F. Petrone New sample of Stalinist slander, by Joseph Keller Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. June 20, 1949 (Page 1) What are you going to do about it? an Editorial House body plans "book burning" in schools, colleges FBI at work (cartoon) Vast FBI police spy system uncovered at Coplon trial -- unions, industries, schools infested by paid informers, by George Breitman "Any American can be ruined" -- Condon CP defendant boasts war aid to imperialism, by Farrell Dobbs Kutcher well received by Minnesota unionists, by Winifred Nelson You too are a target of the witch-hunt, by Art Preis Fifth Amendment is under attack (Page 2) CP defendant boasts of aid to imperialist war (continued from Page 1) Demand jobs, get clubs (photo) House party plans "book burning" in schools, colleges World Events, by Paul G. Stevens The man they wanted to draft for president A book on Trotsky's murder, editorial note The Militant Army (Page 3) Three strikebreaking governments How the witch-hunt works -- bureaucratic infringements are not sanctioned by law, by Albert Parker How the witch-hunt works -- and now they want to make voters sign "loyalty oaths," by John F. Petrone Who are the betrayers? Artists pledge support to legless veteran's struggle FBI police spy system uncovered at trial Murderous attacks on labor leaders Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The ban on "the Nation," by Joseph Keller Hear of mine stoppage (photo) Buffalo Bell union forced to strike Are you a stockholder? by Jeanne Morgan Roybal victory shows L.A. minorities' power, by J. Blake Boeing company wins court decision; union will seek N L R B election, by C. Kaye "The Red Menace," by C. Grant Busy schedule planned for James Kutcher in Bay Area Notes from the news Seek 40 hr. pay for 30 hr. week ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. June 27, 1949 (Page 1) 8 million either jobless or on less than half-time -- but president sees "no crisis," by Art Preis Survey indicates wide opposition to spy scare Resistance to witch-hunt is growing -- maritime union membership blocks "loyalty purge move Green and Murray play two-faced role on T-H Committee asks support to stop Skoglund deportation N.Y. brewery union wins strike for shorter week No need to worry -- Truman, by George Breitman Next week: (Page 2) 8 million either jobless or less than half-time (continued from Page 1) Free ride from TWU (photo) Green, Murray in two-faced role (continued from Page 1) World Events, by Paul G. Stevens Buffalo militants and their slanderers, by Bert Cochran The Militant Army Committee urges aid for Skoglund (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) The purge in the plants CP trial and the fight for socialism, by Farrell Dobbs Ku Klux Klan activities (photo) Misrepresentation on housing Truman should keep quiet about the alien and sedition laws, by Ruth Johnson The Cold War will continue Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Who is ND 401? by Albert Parker Trial of Simpson set for June 27 in Philadelphia Lost finder in speedup (photo) Will CIO fight? -- the decisive question in the wage battle A new kind of "bigot," by Joseph Keller 6,000 warehousemen go on strike in Bay Area John Dewey speaks out, by John F. Petrone Loyalty board, FBI decline to debate with James Kutcher in Seattle SWP will participate in N. Y. civil rights meeting Michigan is 10th state CIO body to help legless vet Notes from the news Baltimore NMU for work stoppage to repeal T-H ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. July 4, 1949 (Page 1) UAW convention faces issue of union democracy Kutcher forces conference to hear his plea A lesson from American history (cartoon) Stalinists refuse to defend rights of political opponents -- Dobbs' appeal for support to SWP, Kutcher voted down Big drop in production predicted by December Government purge upheld in outrageous court decision Administration opens rent-hike flood-gates Where the blame rests for Taft's victory, by Art Preis (Page 2) Farrell Dobbs' speech at civil rights parley N. Y. regents warned not to blacklist SWP Lurye's killers? (Photos) Democracy issue in auto union Kutcher impresses Seattle liberal and labor circles Stalinists refuse to defend rights of political opponents (continued from Page 1) Immigrat'n board holds hearing on Skoglund's appeal The Militant Army Successful season expected for Mountain Spring camp Oil union seeks 36-hour week (Page 3) The NMU ranks point the way The Fourth of July tradition, by Ruth Johnson Hawaiian strikers fight back against union-busting drive Results of "lesser evil" politics Criticism stifled at Labor Party conference Ku Klux Klan terrorism Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Witch-hunts and Jim Crow, by William F. Warde Vital issues face delegates at NAACP 40th conference, by Albert Parker Jim Crow violence (photo) Socialized Medicine V: British medicine, by Grace Carlson New political program needed How to win civil rights Internal life of the organization Hook finds a friend, by Joseph Keller Youngstown paper incites violence against Negroes Mass action in Washington, D. C. Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. July 11, 1949 (Page 1) Defends civil rights of all, Dobbs urges conference Civil rights just for us (cartoon) Labor Party is way to fight T-H -- Taft's victory shows folly of depending on Democrats, by Art Preis Ad profits show who control [sic] press New York regents stage witch-hunt "hearings" Reuther seeks tighter rule at UAW convention Stalinists hacks rebuffed as longshoremen back Kutcher Anti-union, anti-Jewish bias in purge of NLRB U.S. economy skids sharply, by John G. Wright (Page 2) Dobbs asks conference to defend rights of all (continued from Page 1) (No headline) (photo) Connally bucks CP in ALP primary Letter from Germany -- "benefits" of the Marshall Plan Labor Party is the way to fight Taft-Hartley Act (continued from Page 1) World situation, Eastern Europe analyzed in international bulletin Degeneration of Socialist Party The Militant Army (Page 3) Labor internationalism Press comment on civil rights controversy Toledo meeting protests persecution of two religious objectors to war CP burns fingers on Kutcher, by George Breitman The 30-hour week demand New York jobless claims number 721,000 Let the people decide Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A deathly sick world, by John G. Wright Court reverses death sentences (photo) NMU members to continue fight for union democracy Pressure needed to win freedom for Trenton Six Charge Catholic interference in New York public schools They want war, by Joseph Keller A Catholic answers Spellman Attorney Gen. Clark OK's FBI stoolpigeon network Los Angeles banquet to honor Jim Kutcher Camp is excellent resort for summer Postpone Simpson trial until fall Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. July 18, 1949 (Page 1) CIO steelworkers face showdown battle on wages Touchstone for conference to defend Bill of Rights, an Editorial Yippee -- I feel bullish (cartoon) SWP asks board of inquiry to probe Stalinist slanders -- Howard Fast challenged to face hearing Truman report belittles danger of Depression, by Art Preis Dictator-rule in UAW fought at convention Three conference sponsors agree on united action need Dobbs answers Fast's lies in "Compass" (Page 2) Dictatorial rule in UAW fought (continued from Page 1) Strikers on the air (photo) Background of the crisis in Britain, by Charles Hanley Showdown fight looms in steel (continued from Page 1) Danger of Depression belittled by Truman (continued from Page 1) World Events, by Paul G. Stevens The mine strike in Australia (Page 3) Dulles blurts out the truth SWP denounces rigged regents "hearings" Dobbs answers Fast's lies in "Daily Compass" letter (continued from Page 1) Rubber workers and 30-hour week Three conference sponsors agree on united need (continued from Page 1) Urge board on inquiry of Stalinist slander (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) A Depression story, by Ruth Johnson Witch-hunt purge aimed at Detroit city employees British troops as scabs (photos) Dockworkers strike spreads as laborites invoke decree Socialized Medicine VI -- British doctors, by Grace Carlson Du Pont monopoly faces "trust-busting" farce, by Ruth Johnson The rent fight in Chicago Kutcher in last lap of West Coast tour Fitzgerald speech hints at possibility of split in CIO Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. July 25, 1949 (Page 1) NAACP plans mass conference against Jim Crow Kutcher extends stay in L. A. as interest mounts Bill of rights (cartoon) Prominent liberals reject CP line on civil liberties -- protest Stalinist refusal to defend political opponents Steel, Ford fights show lack of unified strategy More conference sponsors support united action call Clark list sole basis for regents witch-hunt Why Stalinists wrecked the conference, an Editorial Next week: (Page 2) Labor Union Trends: The UAW after the Milwaukee convention, by Bert Cochran Steel strike called off (photo) More AFL unions vote support to veteran's fight World Events, by Paul G. Stevens Fiscal troubles begin to plague ailing economy, by John G. Wright The Militant Army Mt. Spring camp announces lower rates for guests Reformist setback in Canada elections (Page 3) United action is still major need Liberal reject C.P. line (continued from Page 1) Workers Forum Our demand for commission of inquiry More sponsors favor united action call (continued from Page 1) Paul Robeson and the N. Y. Times Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) An ancient heresy-hunt, by James Kutcher 400 Fla. Negroes driven from home Bus strike in New York (photo) Brass Hats refuse to change segregation policy in Army, by Albert Parker "Fair Deal" beneficiaries, by Henry Johnson NAACP plans mass conference for civil rights in Washington (continued from Page 1) Notes from the news Clark list sole basis for regents witch-hunt (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. Aug. 1, 1949 (Page 1) James Kutcher nails slanders of Howard Fast Anti-Catholic (cartoon) State Department aims war of nerves at American people New arms bill unties hands of warmakers -- Truman, Brass Hats demand sweeping peacetime powers Successful rally for legless vet in Los Angeles Auto union heads stall for time in Ford negotiations The Cardinal's attack on Eleanor Roosevelt Hawaiian strike in danger (photo) Support gladly given for defense of Carl Skoglund CIO split hinted at MCS parley (Page 2) Press comment on bill of rights conference Florida terrorists burn down Negro homes (photo) World Events, by Paul G. Stevens James Kutcher answers Howard Fast's slanders (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Banquet for legless veteran highly successful in Los Angeles (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Arms and the "Fair Deal" Excellent biography of Debs, by George Breitman Vatican's thought-control decree Indonesia Republicans make deal with Dutch, by Charles Hanley Tory "socialism" and "socialist Toryism" Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The NAACP convention, by William F. Warde The Cardinal's attack on Eleanor Roosevelt (continued from Page 1) British dock strike ended (photo) Congress prepares to act on two police-state bills Socialized Medicine VII -- British difficulties, by Grace Carlson Robeson vs. Robinson -- a propaganda episode, by J. Meyer Rank and file reactions, by Ruth Johnson CIO split hinted at marine cooks and stewards parley (continued from Page 1) Strike leader begins six-month terms for "contempt" of court order Notes from the news SP schedules two referendums ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. Aug. 8, 1949 (Page 1) The Stalinists persecution of Warren Billings, by George Clarke Unemployment at highest peak in seven years Success story (cartoon) SWP demands Senate reject Clark nomination -- civil rights enemy must be barred from Supreme Court Truman pays for services rendered Protestants in Italy oppressed, imprisoned War hysteria stirred up at House arms hearings "Compass" editor refuses to print SWP answer to Howard Fast's lies, by Farrell Dobbs Jobless millions face acute want (Page 2) Cardinal Spellman's smokescreen, by Art Preis Polio cases on the increase (photo) O. John Rogge backs Trotskyists' rights World Events, by Paul G. Stevens Western Germany and the Western powers, by Charles Hanley The Militant Army Atom-war hysteria stirred up at House arms hearings (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) The first to face U. S. arms Debs and his slanderers, by George Breitman Clark and Truman's supporters Why the Stalinists are afraid to face commission of inquiry Steel profits and capitalists parasitism Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) "Tighten our belts," by Joseph Keller New York SWP slate (photos) N.Y. Socialist Workers Party enters slate in city election Socialized Medicine VIII -- Insurance for the doctor, by Grace Carlson Witch-hunt inquisition at AFL convention in N.Y. The five per-centers Why the Communist Party persecutes Warren Billings (continued from Page 1) Fewer holding out Notes from the news Paul Kern supports Jim Kutcher ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 1) Miners oppose naming of Clark to highest court Oxnam charges hierarchy killed school-aid bills -- hits political role of Catholic Church Action now! (cartoon) Jobless millions need action now -- unions must launch all-out campaign for adequate aid Our program on unemployment "White paper" on China reveals imperialist role, by John Saunders Warmakers gain aims in "revised" arms bill CIO steel locals join legless vet's defense SWP asks probe in Tan-Malakka murder (Page 2) What Cardinal Spellman conceals, by Art Preis War plotters confer (photo) The elections in Western Germany, by Charles Hanley "White Paper" on China shows imperialist role (continued from Page 1) Unemployed need action (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) Who framed Wahrhaftig? Report from Bolivia on miners massacre, letter from Juan Rojo Scene at Paris shutdown (photo) Yugoslavia and the Kremlin Warmakers gain arms-bill aims SWP demands probe in Tan-Malakka death (continued from Page 1) CIO and the Bridges case Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The colleagues, by Theodore Kovalesky Stalinists fail in forcing Billings to move shop Police violence in Brooklyn (photo) SWP in N. Y. opens petition campaign in city elections Egg & butter bonanza, by Henry Johnson Akron landlords drive to lift rent controls Illinois Negro serves 25 years for "sham" crime Stalinists in Seattle smear Kutcher civil rights defense Political shifts in Japan Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. Aug. 22, 1949 (Page 1) Legless veteran reports on tour for civil rights Buffalo CIO votes city stoppage to back Bell strike -- 34 cited by judge in injunction move He needs those preservers! (cartoon) Washington brushes off plight of jobless army -- union action is needed now, but labor chiefs do nothing Thought-control law in Maryland ruled illegal German election results please U.S. imperialists SUP members battle for union democracy CP still defends its anti-civil rights policy, by Art Preis (Page 2) Trotsky's ideas confirmed by world events -- the crisis of Stalinism testifies to correctness of his analysis, by William F. Warde Trotsky's ideas confirmed by world events -- foretold labor trend in era of capitalist decay, by Art Preis The United States and Europe (Page 3) The heritage of Leon Trotsky Carl Skoglund answers the witch-hunters, by George Clarke CP "explains" civil rights policy (continued from Page 1) Stalin's "Cold War" against Tito Workers Forum The military mind at work SUP members in struggle for union democracy (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The Ford union vote, by Joseph Keller They voted 7 to 1 for Ford strike (photo) American labor party in N. Y. torn by new internal crisis, by Ruth Johnson A-bomb fodder, by Henry Johnson SWP candidates to speak at N. Y. memorial meeting Wallaceite youth meeting hears SWP unity plea on civil rights Socialized Medicine IX -- cooperative health centers, by Grace Carlson House committee, priests influence Local 601 vote Notes from the news Workers invited to attend West Coast vacation school ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. Aug. 29, 1949 (Page 1) SWP call for defeat of Detroit witch-hunt move Aid to unemployed (cartoon) Big battles loom after Labor Day -- action needed on wages and unemployment, by the Editors Let people control rent, says G. Barker Kremlin concentrates full fury on Yugoslavs, by George Clarke UAW to set up jobless union in "distress area" Strike parade inspects Bell plant, finds only few scabs One year of James Kutcher's fight, by William F. Warde (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- "Human engineering," or management of labor, by Bert Cochran Got "fast track" at Tanforan (photo) A letter from Germany on the Aug. 14 elections, by R. L. Kremlin concentrates full fury on Yugoslavs (continued on Page 1) One year of Kutcher's fight against the "loyalty" purge (continued on Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) We can't rely on the courts SWP urges defeat of witch-hunt amendment (continued on Page 1) Detroit labor misses political boat Marcantonio tries to keep the door open, by Ruth Johnson Strike parade inspects Bell plant, finds only few scabs (continued on Page 1) Organizing the unemployed 18,000 in five-day walkout at Detroit Chrysler works The union leaders and Tom Clark Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The role of Norman Thomas, by Fred Hart Dubinsky machine exposes itself in L. A. crackdown Union democracy struggles waged in CIO, AFL bodies -- NMU faces fight against bureaucratic policy, by R. Bell Mountain Spring camp, by George Breitman AFL typos convention reaffirms "no collective begging" stand, by F. Daniels Opponents of goon rule in SUP gain support Mt. Spring camp offers attractive program for Labor Day week-end ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. Sept. 5, 1949 (Page 1) The Peekskill assault-preview of U.S. fascism, an Editorial Mob breaks up Robeson concert Boomerangs (cartoon) Rubber workers take lead in CIO wage fight -- arrogance of corporations may force wave of strikes Why they withdrew mediation offer Los Angeles VFW post defends legless vet Unions face challenge of unemployment rise Picket lines shut down seven Goodrich plants Stalin pushes terror drive on Tito, by George Clarke "Get a pass!" pickets tell boss (Page 2) Two ways out of Britain's "dollar crisis," by Paul G. Stevens To be deported (photo) Stalin's bloody record of national oppression, by William F. Warde The Militant Army Purge in Indian Stalinist Party 7 Goodrich rubber plants shut tight by picket lines (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Travesty at Foley Square Assail arms program (photo) Fight purge in Cleveland PO Little expected from Bell mediation move Youngstown steel workers tighten ranks for strike, by Ed Conti The threat of split in the CIO Book Review The minimum wage fraud Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The hobby, by Theodore Kovalesky Three face legal lynching in Groveland, Fla., frameup, by Ruth Johnson Blueprint for war, by Joseph Keller N. Y. Trotsky memorial meeting hears talks by SWP candidates, by Sam Lawrence New York City SWP goes over top in campaign for election petitions What liberties? by Art Preis Notes from the news 3 main tendencies in NMU convention, by R. Bell ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. Sept. 12, 1949 (Page 1) Skoglund wins new hearing in deportation case Cops look on at mob violence after concert (photo) Police aid hoodlums' assault on civil rights at Peekskill -- 1,100 cops "look other way" as mob injures over 200, by Art Preis Southern Klansman hail Peekskill Goodrich strikers dig in for tough struggle SWP protests to Dewey, demands real investigation Corporations continue provocations to unions 2 Fla. Negroes face chair, 3rd gets life Yugoslavia needs help of labor movement, an Editorial (Page 2) Speedup main cause of wildcat strikes at GM, by Emmett Moore Paragraph 117 of the GM contract Mob breaks up concert (photo) Cops aid Peekskill hoodlums Defense guards needed, says Michael Bartell Goodrich strikers dig in for hard struggle (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Strike in Youngstown steel plant shows workers' readiness to fight, by Ed Conti (Page 3) The second Peekskill assault Why Stalinists oppose a Balkan federation, by William F. Warde French workers protest shutdown (photo) "Daily Compass" finally discusses Tito conflict, by George Breitman Truman's quack cure 2 Fla. Negroes face chair, 3rd gets life (continued from Page 1) Dewey's double-standard U.S. Navy pays official visit to fascist Spain Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The water tank, by Jack Rowley Vital decisions to be made in seaman, electrical unions -- neither UE faction defends real interests of members -- NMU seamen need fighting program against the bosses, by R. Bell Socialized Medicine X -- the Truman health plan, by Grace Carlson Contrast in Germany, by Charles Hanley Notes from the news Can't live on $14,000 (photo) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38. Sept. 19, 1949 (Page 1) Attempt to smash Bell strike with mass arrests What Dewey wants to whitewash (photo) Truman's steel board deals blow at CIO "fourth round" -- not one cent granted by "fact-finders" Strike still looms; bosses yield nothing, by Art Preis Kutcher to tour Midwest centers starting Sept. 24 Struggle over "loyalty" issue dominates NMU-CIO convention, by R. Bell U.S. Yugoslavs protest campaign against Tito Dewey to probe mob victims, not hoodlums, by Albert Parker SWP petitions filed in New York City (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- the Mohawk-Valley formula in 1948-49, by Bert Cochran "Fact-finders" grant not one cent (continued from Page 1) Longshore talks fail (photo) World Events, by Paul G. Stevens The Militant Army (Page 3) Truman unmasks himself Why the smiles? (photo) What Peekskill signifies for anti-fascists, by George Breitman Peekskill "star" insults memory of revolutionary patriots of '76 "CIO News" hits concert violence Lehman gets Stalinist aid Science, freedom and the bomb, by George Tobin Made-to-order "recovery" Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A piece of dirty work, by Farrell Dobbs Attempt to smash Bell strike with mass arrests (continued from Page 1) Deputies herd Bell scabs (photo) Newbold Morris, like O'Dwyer, serves Wall St., by Michael Bartell Riesel and Goodrich, by Joseph Andrews Battle on "loyalty" issue marks NMU convention (continued from Page 1) Thugs in silk hats, by Joseph Keller Steel barons unyielding; strike looms (continued from Page 1) Pope assails "misuses of power" by labor ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. Sept. 26, 1949 (Page 1) Devaluation will bring new surge of mass struggle, by John G. Wright Another "liberal" on Supreme Court Mine strike strengthens hand of steel workers -- forces Murray to insist on minimum pension concession, by Art Preis (Cartoon) SWP in LA urges defense guard for Robeson concert, by Al Lynn Ford uses report on Steel board as basis of offer Yugoslavs main target of frameup in Hungary Curran presses purge despite constitution, by R. Bell Bulletin More output, same pay -- Truman's doctrine, by Joseph Keller Next week: (Page 2) Detroit election results set-back for CIO policy Rent hearings in New York (photo) ALP backs Republican candidates in New York Bartell hits Lehman on Catholic school aid New York SWP candidates speak at street meetings Wallaceite student group supports defense of Kutcher, by Carol Pelham The Militant Army Devaluation to bring new mass struggles (continued from Page 1) GM victimizes 31 in Cadillac work-stoppage Catholic paper fights CIO union (Page 3) Vishinsky's "optimism" on UN How Tito hampers the Yugoslav struggle, by George Breitman Long-coming rail strike (photo) Bosses' way of fighting -- and Murray's Yugoslavs main target of frameup in Hungary (continued from Page 1) More of the same Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The banker and the general, by Barry Brent NMU convention voting (photo) Stalinists keep their control of UE; split danger mounts Buckmaster leadership issue at rubber parley Bulletin Back to college, by John F. Petrone Miners strike strengthens hand of steelworkers (continued from Page 1) Notes from the news Curran presses purge despite constitution (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40. Oct. 3, 1949 (Page 1) Which world? (cartoon) No place to hide from the A-bomb -- either world socialism or atomic annihilation, by the Editors UE Stalinists prepare to expel opposition Corporations hurl last-minute provocation at steel workers Kutcher to speak in Chicago on civil rights fight Morris Stein to begin tour on the "Stalin-Tito conflict" (Page 2) Curran runs rough-shod over NMU democracy, by R. Bell Goodrich strike in 6th week (photo) Kutcher to speak in Chicago on civil rights fight (continued from Page 1) China -- a setback for imperialism, by Charles Hanley Conservatives win rule over CIO rubber union KCRC reports aid from union bodies Workers Forum C. R. Hedlund urges support to Skoglund fight The Militant Army Correction (Page 3) Stop the splitters in the CIO! Peekskill and the Negroes, by J. Meyer "No welfare -- no work" (photo) Tito's mill and Stalin's machinery Tito links Budapest and Moscow trials, by George Breitman Fourth International issues statement condemning frame-up trial in Hungary Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Civil rights and politics, by Gladys Barker Vote Socialist Workers ticket in N. Y. Election! Bartell urges working class administration in City Hall, by Michael Bartell SWP election platform Richest city's jobless, by Harold Robbins ALP knifes independent labor political action A huge budget -- for whom? by Harry Ring ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 1) Policy make brutal attack on Bell strikers in Buffalo Truman abandons all civil liberties bills for this year A test of strength (cartoon) Steel workers answer corporations' challenge -- government intervention main danger, by Art Preis Majority oppose free-speech curb, latest poll shows Kutcher case creates stir in legal circles "Peace" maneuvers mask war preparations, by Art Preis Yugoslav war danger grows Next week: (Page 2) Pittsburgh men all out; companies set for siege Strike reports from steel centers -- picket committee mobilizes ranks in Lackawanna World Events, by Paul G. Stevens Cops in brutal attack on Buffalo Bell strike (continued from Page 1) Let's teach them a lesson, urge Youngstown strikers The Militant Army Steel strike answers employers' challenge (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Democracy and violence Devaluation brings British political crisis, by John G. Wright "Peace" maneuvers mask war preparations (continued from Page 1) Lesson of the Bell strike Carey group prepares expulsion of Fitzgerald from UE local Lynn, by Carl Martin Green's attack on CIO wage policy Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Charlie Weldon's injury, by Harold Robbins Detroit SWP asks united defense of Robeson rally Ford pension plan signed (photo) Ford settlement worst ever made with major auto firm Socialized Medicine XI -- voluntary vs compulsory, by Grace Carlson Marcantonio challenged by SWP on civil rights stand Los Angeles rally without "incident" Notes from the news Jim Crow is maintained in Army's new program, by J. Meyer Los Angeles City Council votes down FEPC Morris Stein's tour on Stalin-Tito fight ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42. Oct. 17, 1949 (Page 1) Big Brass feud unveils secrets of war plotters Bureaucrat-ruled AFL convention achieves little "Wonderful thing, these 'peace' offensives! . . ." (cartoon) Steel baron forces strike to break strength of unions -- "Business Week" admits aim of arrogant monopolists Legless vet will tell his story in Toledo on Oct. 25 Murray promises no more retreats in Ohio speech "Titoism" in the Stalinist Party of West Germany Strong opposition hits new Ford agreement Yugoslavs use UN as forum against Kremlin, by George Breitman Next week: (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- Apologists for the labor bureaucracy, by Bert Cochran Picketing steel plant (photo) Kutcher to speak in Toledo Oct. 25 (continued from page 1) World money crisis grows more intense, by John G. Wright Homestead workers lulled by talk of "early victory," by G. Mason Big turnout for Robeson rallies held in Detroit Ford contract meets opposition (continued from Page 1) All quiet on strike front at the Lackawanna works The Militant Army Henry Ford and old age pensions (Page 3) John Dewey's 90th birthday William Z. Foster's deposition at Foley Sq., by Farrell Dobbs The peddlers of "disarmament," by Art Preis Beware of "face-saving" formulas "Titoism" in Western Germany (continued from Page 1) Company pensions and Social Security Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Mrs. Garela will live, by Ruth Johnson SWP candidates speak over radio, at street meetings Brass Hats spill beans (photo) AFL unions in Oakland area fight Beck's strikebreaking MacArthur's thought-control, by Fred Hart FIght on NMU dictatorship led by port of New York, by R. Bell Next step in FEPC fight, by J. Blake Support for Carl Skoglund urged at Minneapolis rally Hawaii longshore strike victorious "Germany, Year Zero," by Ray Moore Stein's lectures well received ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43. Oct. 24, 1949 (Page 1) Lewis urges joint labor defense fund to support CIO steel strike Canton surrender assures Stalinist rule of all China, by John G. Wright Support the steel strike (cartoon) CP trial verdict hits rights of all -- conviction of 11 Stalinists emphasizes need for united front against witch-hunters, by the Editors $12,000 party-building fund launched by SWP, by James P. Cannon Reuther's prestige badly shaken by rotten agreement with Ford, by Joseph Keller Split in CIO would be crime against labor, by Art Preis (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- the new reformism in the labor movement, by Bert Cochran 25,000 Homestead steel workers demonstrate union solidarity, by John Fredericks The two governments in Germany today, by O. Lenz Quotas for SWP $12,000 fund Bartell demands other candidates state position of CP convictions The Militant Army Trial verdict hits rights of all (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) What did it get us? Why Stalinists try to bury case of the 18, by Farrell Dobbs Second conference of the colonial Congress, by Ali Brass Hats confirm war conspiracy Flint unions greet James Kutcher, support his fight against purge Canton surrender assures rule over all of China by Stalinists (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Till Stalin do us part, by Ruth Johnson Goodrich contract better than Ford's in many respects, by R. Swenson Vet's family evicted (photo) Flint local asks conference to fight Ford pension plan, by Emmett Moore New supporters of Tito Kutcher speaks at scores of Detroit union meetings More worthless promises, by Charles Hanley GM locals denounce pension settlement, by Arnold Cramer Political climate in Yugoslavia Lundeberg pushes witch-hunt purge in sup Reuther tries to smear opposition Inland Steel uses Ford plan against steel union ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44. Oct. 31, 1949 (Page 1) 81st Congress breaks every 1948 promise, by Farrell Dobbs Labor, liberals honor Kutcher at Detroit banquet Who will be next? (photos) Strikers need backing by Congress of labor -- capitalist politicians cook up squeeze-play in steel, coal National sub campaign opens for "Militant" Bell strike ends, main issues sent to "fact-finders" Fears grow that Foley Square convictions are threat to all Next week: CP torpedoes Ohio rights parley Cannon to speak at Nov. 4 meeting (Page 2) Flint sets fine example in party building fund, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund Harlem tenants fight evictions Steel workers navy (photo) World Events, by Paul G. Stevens Yugoslavs try to parry war moves by Kremlin, by John G. Wright 81st Congress breaks all 1948 "Fair Deal" promises (continued from Page 1) Slanders about the Bolivian Trotskyists, by J. Gomez Bell strike ended in Buffalo (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) N. J. "loyalty" oath invalidated The theory of American "Exceptionalism," by Farrell Dobbs Lawyers cited for contempt (photo) NAACP launches new campaign Deutscher's biography of Stalin, by George Breitman Detroit banquet honors Kutcher (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Marcantonio's juggling act, by Ruth Johnson Reutherite defense of Ford pension is rejected in Flint, by Emmett Moore M. Stein speaks at 3 meetings in Los Angeles Nationalists quit Canton (photo) Why bosses like the Ford contract What is a "cospiracy"? [sic] by Art Preis Radio debates climax SWP election campaign in N.Y. Seattle audience shows enthusiasm CP torpedoes Ohio civil rights parley (continued from Page 1) Fred Simpson released in Phila ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45. Nov. 7, 1949 (Page 1) Bethlehem pact follows pattern of "fact-finders" Kutcher wins new supporters during visit to Toledo One year of the "Fair Deal" (cartoon) Murray consolidates machine after expulsion of Stalinists -- CP crimes used to obscure real causes for split in CIO Bulletin New contract is formally accepted by Ford workers SWP finishes effective N. Y. election campaign, by Michael Bartell Kutcher presents case to delegates at Cleveland meet Bert Cochran to make national tour for SWP Court reverses govt., frees eleven on bail "Titoist" majority expelled from Norway CP (Page 2) 21% of quota collected in party fund campaign, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund Stalinists expelled from CIO (continued from Page 1) Murray's report reaffirms bankrupt political policy, by Art Preis The autobiography of Laszlo Rajk, by Charles Hanley Worthless pilots (photos) The Militant Army Hypocritical and treacherous "support" 50 organizations invited to parley called by NAACP SWP attitude to SP, SDF, ISL statement (Page 3) "A responsible union leader" The "clear and present danger" doctrine, by William F. Warde Banquet for Kutcher in Detroit (photo) Deutscher's false evaluation of Stalinism, by George Breitman Journey's end for James T. Farrell Dealer in atomic death Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A-bomb is Jim Crow too, by J. Meyer M. Stein speaks over the radio in San Francisco Toledo bosses organize to smash union in pension fight Ohio striker mobilize mass aid, issue own paper, by Ed Conti Stalin's Big Brass, by Ruth Johnson Bethlehem pact follows pattern of "fact-finders" (continued from Page 1) Braverman Youngstown councilman candidate Stalinists hail miserable contract signed with RCA Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46. Nov. 14, 1949 (Page 1) Miners menaced by intervention of government Union democracy (cartoon) Kremlin diplomats talk openly about war on Yugoslavia CIO workers' needs slighted at convention -- real problems pushed aside in atmosphere of witch-hunt, by Art Preis Sickness forces postponement of Cochran tour Labor vote secures victory for Democrats in elections Kutcher speaks to 25 meetings in Cleveland Arbitration board fires Bell aircraft strikers Harlemites show hate of police brutality SIU officials attack Trotskyists as smokescreen for own crimes, by R. Bell Kutcher at CIO convention (photo) (Page 2) SWP party-building fund drive picks up speed, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund CIO workers' needs slighted (continued from Page 1) Successful meeting for M. Stein in Detroit, Chicago, Twin Cities The Militant Army (Page 3) The policy for UE members The Yugoslavs and a "Fifth International," by George Clarke "Total debt . . ." (graphic) Washington's formula for "unifying" Europe, by John G. Wright Will you contribute? "Fact-finders" to the rescue SIU official issue smokescreen attack (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) The Euman-Washington case, by John Rossi Kutcher speaks to 25 meetings in Cleveland (continued from Page 1) UE sitdown in Brooklyn (photo) New York SWP stages rousing election wind-up The Indonesian agreement, by Charles Hanley Toledo UAW in bitter battle over pensions Board fires six Bell unionists Toledo AFL body, Oakland pastor back Kutcher Randolph pledges allegiance in next war ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47. Nov. 21, 1949 (Page 1) Third of nation still ill-housed, ill-clad, ill-fed, by Joseph Keller CIO gains big locals in UE war Miners face gang-up by government owners -- all labor must now declare: "Hands off the coal miners!" by Art Preis (Cartoon -- no title) Workers block Big Steel union-crippling drive V. R. Dunne in national tour on civil rights Clark refuses to disqualify himself in Dennis case New York City meeting to greet legless vet SIU Red-baiting masks "cannibal" unionism, by R. Bell (Page 2) 40% of fund collected at the half-way mark, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund Steel strike settled Workers forum ACEWR to run bazaar Dec. 9-10 in New York Nov. FI features analysis of Yugoslav developments Workers block Big Steel drive (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Cook County board rebuffs landlords on rent gouge (Page 3) The re-arming of Germany Louis Adamic reports on Yugoslavs events Churchill, Tito and Stalin Poland, Bulgaria engulfed by vast Stalinist purges Labor's need of a party Book Review RDR heads toward oblivion as Sartre, Rousset resign The two Smith Act trials Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party V. D. Dunne's tour (Page 4) Rioting in Chicago, by Ruth Johnson Miners take strike recess (photo) IAM wins NLRB vote in Seattle Boeing plant Ten babies starve to death, by Dave Dreiser Toledo union-busters committee exposed Socialized medicine upheld by Dobbs in Chicago debate SIU leaders mask own "cannibal" tactics with Trotskyist-baiting Akron CIO council welcomes Kutcher 22 groups join civil rights drive at NAACP call Report on returns of minor parties in N. Y. elections Paul Gates, leading UAW militant, dies at meeting Truman's deeds belie his words on civil rights Rummage sale for Twin Cities SWP ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48. Nov. 28, 1949 (Page 1) SP leaders urge party to end its electoral activity Relief payments slashed in N.Y. The mineowners' best friend (cartoon) N.Y. seamen fight Curran's dictatorship moves in NMU -- illegal ouster of port agent, patrolmen arouses members, by R. Bell Pro-Tito dissidents in Italy start new party Truman tries to coerce miners with T-H threat Economic situation remains precarious, by John G. Wright Democrat lashes purge at Kutcher rally in Youngstown The issue that CIO leaders fear to face, by Art Preis (Page 2) Should Negroes stick to CIO, [sic] by Albert Parker Huge fine for miners (photo) Friends of SWP donate liberally to campaign, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund The issue that CIO's leader fear to face (continue from Page 1) The Militant Army SWP celebrates Militant birthday in Twin Cities Randolph walks tightrope in talk on Negroes and USSR, by Lois Saunders (Page 3) Why they hate John L. Lewis A letter to CP members -- by one who was expelled in 1948 and now joins the Trotskyists Economic situation remains precarious (continued from Page 1) Yugoslavia and the Stalinophobes, by George Breitman Latin American "democracy" at work Chicago's sequel to Peekskill Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Overdue notice to the FBI, by Ruth Johnson Fight continues on Toledo pensions as layoffs grow Cops guard Curranites (photo) Edwards' defeat marks setback for PAC policy Plight of the "braceros," by Juan Suares Full text of SP resolution Next week: Seamen fight Curran dictatorship drive (continued from Page 1) SP urged to abandon electoral activities (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49. Dec. 5, 1949 (Page 1) Cominform issues formal orders to overthrow Tito, by John G. Wright "I pledge loyalty to Joe Curran . . . "(cartoon) 100 YPA delegates back civil rights for SWP Judge voids witch-hunting law in N. Y. -- Civil rights defense must not relax Phila. convention founds IUE-CIO electrical union Curran goons and cops terrorize NMU ranks NAACP sec'y hits Stalinist line on Minneapolis trial N. Y. CIO council aids Kutcher; mass meeting to be held Dec. 15 Miners demonstrate their iron solidarity The chronic crisis in coal -- and its solution, by Art Preis (Page 2) Class struggle flares anew in France, Italy, by Paul G. Stevens AFL leaders off for London Flint first to complete quota in fund campaign, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund Kutcher rallies support in Buffalo, Pittsburgh Cominform issues call for overthrow of Tito (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army "Peace in Greece" body hears truth from SWP speaker Choice gifts offered at ACEWR 9-10 bazaar (Page 3) Another service for imperialism Future of the Socialist Party Italy CP leaders fear growth of dissidents They will rearm Germany A factual account of Japan under U.S. rule, by Charles Hanley Handy weapon for bureaucrats (Page 4) The "higher morality," by Joseph Keller Bridges' lawyer victimized (photo) Flint GM conference called by Buick 599, by Arnold Cramer M-Day in New York, by Ruth Johnson Chicago conference demands action to stop mob violence Detroit NAACP wants 1000 for trip to D.C. Phila. convention founds new CIO (continued from Page 1) Hit Stalinist line on trial of 18 (continued from Page 1) Divide-and-rule system of the SIU bureaucrats, by R. Bell Curran's goons and cops terrorize NMU membership (continued from Page 1) Dunne opens tour at Seattle meeting ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50. Dec. 12, 1949 (Page 1) Vincent Dunne -- life of a true revolutionist Episode exposing Stalinist methods related by Silone Supreme Court ducks issue of "loyalty" oaths -- mass action by the people needed to preserve rights Last refuge of a scoundrel (cartoon) Truman's hoax on housing bias, by Albert Parker ACLU says cops aided mob attack Aid to Kutcher pledged by N. J. CIO convention Curran packs meeting to oust port officials, by R. Bell "Educating" monopolists How not to win workers: IUE-CIO (Page 2) V. R. Dunne -- true revolutionist (continued from Page 1) Schedule of Dunne's tour on civil rights Only three weeks left to collect party fund, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund Renazification of Germany proceeds at rapid pace, by Charles Hanley The Militant Army Latin-American notes, by J. Gomez (Page 3) What James Kutcher has achieved The new SP proposal -- end of a sham, by George Clarke The 26-month record of the Cominform, by John G. Wright Eisenhower on Social Security Silone relates incident of Comintern corruption (continued from Page 1) Bolstering the "loyalty" purge Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Red-baiter and thief, by Ruth Johnson Curran-packed meeting ousts N. Y. port officials (continued from Page 1) Thomas admits guilt (photo) Parley protest victimization of UAW members, by Al Miller Macdonald in Toryland, by Paul Shapiro Confessions offered at Sarajevo trial of former White Guards Notes from the news Truman perpetrates hoax on housing bias (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51. Dec. 19, 1949 (Page 1) SWP threatened with violence by SIU officials Clark broke law -- will he go to jail? Whose "welfare state"? (cartoon) "Loyalty" purge menaces workers in private industry -- bosses demand contractual right to fire "subversives," by Art Preis Eisenhower again hits security for workers Kostov "treason" trial backfires on Kremlin, by John G. Wright ILGWU faces reprisal for opposing O'Dwyer Large L.A. audience hears Dunne on civil rights tour The crisis of the Marshall Plan, by Joseph Keller (Page 2) What attitude ought we take on pension issue? "Militant" display in MInneapolis headquarters (photo) Twin Cities, St. Louis join list of 100%ers in SWP fund campaign, by Reba Aubrey Join rights struggle, Dunne urges workers in Bay Area The perfidious record of Stalinism in Greece, by George Lavan Scoreboard fro SWP fund Purge of Soviet culture (Page 3) Labor unity -- imperialist style Why Stalin bestowed a marshal on Poland, by Pierre Frank Wallace speech shows why his party failed, by George Breitman The elections in Australia Crisis of Marshall Plan (cont. from Page 1) "Treason" trial in Sofia backfires on the Kremlin (continued from Page 1) To our new readers Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Stalin's birthday, by George Clarke Small community sets example in witch-hunt fight Congressman becomes jailbird (photo) ACLU brands Peekskill cops in mob attacks 500,00 jobless go on public relief roll The water shortage, by Joseph Hansen SIU-AFL officials threaten violent assault against SWP (continued from Page 1) Workers in industry face "loyalty" purge (continued from Page 1) Cannon recording heard in Chicago "Nineteen Eighty-Four," by Paul Schapiro Offered wage cut, clerks union strikes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52. Dec. 26, 1949 (Page 1) Labor, liberal leaders honor Kutcher in N. Y., by Ruth Johnson High output, but more unemployed Framed "Trenton Six" denied own lawyers -- judge bars counsel; takes cue from witch-hunt trials "Can I come out?" . . . (cartoon) Dissidents in Germany form pro-Tito party Steel monopolists hike prices in profits-grab, by Art Preis U.S. relieves "embarrassment" of France on use of arms aid The death camp of Makronissos Socialism to be debated in 1950 elections, by Albert Parker (Page 2) My rights are more precious than my legs -- text of speech by James Kutcher at New York Bill of Rights meeting Extra push needed to fill fund quota on time, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund The Militant Army Labor, liberal leaders honor Kutcher in N. Y. (continued from Page 1) Steel barons boost prices in 250-million profits-grab (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Aid the victims of Makronissos! War and the Negro people, by J. Blake Wallace paints false picture of Marxism, by George Breitman The "morals' of SIU leaders SP leaders attempt to "clarify" their position Stalinists and Jerusalem Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) 80 Warren Street, by Ben Stone Mayor takes a wife and handsome pay rise, by Fred Hart Toronto candidate (photo) Stewart-Warner orders "loyalty" oaths in plant Youngstown plays active part in NAACP campaign Who wants Germany armed? by Charles Hanley UCLA students organize Marxist forum, hear speech by Murry [sic] Weiss, by Cyrus Berne Meetings in Chicago, Calumet hear V. Dunne Notes from the news The death camp of Makronissos in Greece (continued from Page 1) Schedule of Dunne's tour on civil rights <<<<>>>>