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 <<<<>>>>