1948 MILITANT, VOLUME 11, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE 1. Jan. 5, 1948 (Page 1) Wage fight -- top point on CIO agenda, by Art Preis Wallace's move spotlights need for labor conference -- third capitalist party cannot serve interests of American workers, by George Breitman Post-war housing (photo) "Amnesty" keeps 623 COs in jail -- only 3 conscientious objectors released as Christmas gesture L.A. unionists urge Lewis for U.S. president Truman "loyalty" purge sets up Gestapo system Three different ways of measuring profits U.S. imperialist aims bared at Havana, by Arthur Burch Events in Greece, China, spur U.S. Imperialism's "Cold War" (Page 2) Six months of the Taft-Hartley slave labor law The Big Brass takes over, by George Lavan Call off strike (photo) Wallace's move poses need for labor parley (continued from Page 1) Gay Christmas party held in Minneapolis, by Barbara Bruce Employers resist ITU demands in Seattle Military minds direct foreign policy New political alliance formed in South Dakota Workers' Forum -- "Nicholas Miraculous" loved Mussolini -- prefers new serial -- Greek editor relates barbarism of rulers (Page 3) Anti-imperialist uprising in Panama Can the Marshall Plan rebuild Europe? -- a reply from abroad, by Henri Frank Not welcome! (photo) Trotskyist candidate for mayor in Toronto endorsed by UAW locals Belgian Trotskyists hold Fifth Congress The pope's Christmas message Workers' Bookshelf New left wing of French SP votes to split SP conference fails to revive 2nd International Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party Truman's Christmas Amnesty Food speculation and hoarding (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker: The blight upon the world, by Theodore Kovalesky Youngstown "Vindicator" starts Red-baiting attack on SWP Drive pushed to uncover assassin of Carlo Tresca Fighting in Palestine (photo) The Negro Struggle: Wallace and the Negroes, by Albert Parker Zionists face a split over immigration issue, by Irving Dale A case of "malicious gossip," by John F. Petrone SWP statement on candidacy of Henry Wallace Notes from the news Stalinist adventurism and Henry Wallace Marshall Plan includes Franco ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Jan. 12, 1948 (Page 1) Open letter to Murray, Green and Reuther, by the Editors Profiteers get joyous tidings on New Year's Tenting tonight -- and all nights (photo) Wallace veto power shows basic weakness of 3rd party movement, by George Breitman N.Y. Labor Party splits on Wallace -- united labor conference is big need CIO "Big Three" unions call for higher wages ITU attacked (photo) State Department inspires drive to split world labor movement U.S. sends Marines to Greece as "Cold War" grows hotter 15,000 attend mass meeting in India (Page 2) Will the economic boom last? by John G. Wright Farm workers strike in Arizona (photo) Wallace "peace" program -- a middle-class panacea Press roundup on Wallace candidacy More "relief" for millionaires [word obscured] main aim of Knutson tax bill Workers' Forum -- socialism in Greece punishable by death -- believes Jews have national rights -- Sandstone prisoners will be vindicated -- cannot find impartial judges The Militant Army (Page 3) Peacetime military conscription Trotskyist candidate polls 15,000 in Toronto election -- Marines sail for Greece in latest "Cold" War move (continued from Page 1) Trial at Bremerhaven, by Bill Morgan British nationalization of railroads Trotskyists hail stand of French socialist youth De Gaulle's bid for power Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Workers: "The Peepul's [sic] Choice," by Theodore Kovalesky NLRB strikes two more blows againt [sic] labor under Taft Act The Negro Struggle: Wallace and the Roosevelt record, by Albert Parker Taft-Hartley Act revives government by injunction, by George Lavan The new gold brick, by Grace Carlson Building trades in N.Y. sign wage-freeze pact, by Raymond Rice Quill bows to O'Dwyer in subway fare fight Notes from the news Horse-and-buggy unionism ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Jan. 19, 1948 (Page 1) Let the ranks decide labor's political course! an Editorial Truman demands 40 billions for inflationary war budget -- A-bomb gets 17 times as much as housing, by Art Preis Sliding scale bonus asked by UPWA -- other unions in CIO initiate wage programs The state of the union (photo) Support Militant sub week! Washington directs war against the Greek people Landis out (photo) Press blackout on Gestapo rule in Mississippi "State of the Union" -- militarism, inflation (Page 2) The crisis of the educational system in America, by Ria Stone Factors that undermine inflationary boom in U.S., by John G. Wright A comparison of the average (median) expenditure for classroom (graphic) NAM on the loose again, by George Lavan Truman demands 40-billion budget (continued from Page 1) Wallace may poll million N.Y. votes Workers' Forum -- mine union can't rest on laurels -- Japanese workers resent troops -- not practical to compensate owners Brooklyn open forum on price and wages The Militant Army (Page 3) All the news that's printed to fit Reactionary French government behind split in labor unions Marines off to war zone (photo) Gag-law protests rock Calcutta "Pax Americana" Fascists assault meeting of British Trotskyists Dictatorship in Brazil Law enforcement in the Deep South Workers' Bookshelf Press blackout hides Mississippi Gestapo (continued from Page 1) Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party Insanity and capitalism (Page 4) Battle of the demagogues, by Art Preis Mass action defeats rent-hike attempt by Detroit landlords Gunmen hired to break strike ACA on strike (photo) The Negro Struggle: "Separate but equal" facilities, by Albert Parker C.P. cites Lenin against Earl Browder -- and itself, by George Breitman The military mind, by John F. Petrone Seek to knife 40-hour week Notes from the news Why Marshall Plan won't work, by Arthur Burch ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Jan. 26, 1948 (Page 1) ABC of politics in 1948 for the labor movement, an Editorial Freedom's shame (photo) Truman urges war-time Air Force -- wants to add billions of dollars to present huge military budget, by Art Preis Reuther weakens wage demands at GM parley Named speculator (photo) Flint local upholds cost-of-living bonus, by Emmett Moore Denham says NLRB can ban any strike PCA convention endorses Wallace Food trusts, ignored by probe, are the biggest speculators, by Arthur Burch (Page 2) Truman report reveals fear of approaching economic breakdown New York ALP splits (photos) The young coal miners -- key problem of the UMW, by Morgan West Truman call for war-time Air Force (continued from Page 1) Witch hunt steps up Seattle forum on Manifesto anniversary New Haven readers invited to open forum Basic commodities (graph) "Unbiased opinions" on air report Important documents in Fourth International Workers' Forum -- Hickman thanks the Militant --questions GM-GE profit figures -- realized Stalinists distort Marxism The Militant Army (Page 3) Theory of the "lesser evil" General strikes paralyze Ruhr as workers fight starvation Out in the cold (photo) Events on the international scene The Brass Hat invasion Anti-imperialist struggle sweeps key China cities, by Ria Stone Two reactionary bureaucracies PCA endorses Wallace (continued from Page 1) Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party Wall Street's war budget Minneapolis bazaar features bargains (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker: A militant subscription, by Theodore Kovalesky NLRB seeks drastic injunction in move to smash ITU strikes RR barons greed kills ten kids in sled tragedy Film men sue studios (photo) The Negro Struggle: An American story, by Albert Parker Housing crisis worse than ever while billions are spent for war Army purges Sperry unionists $$$$$$$$$$$$ (photo) "Men here may speak and think," by Art Preis Hickman victory rally in Chicago Notes from the news Spicer workers protest speedup Operation rathole in Greece ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Feb. 2, 1948 (Page 1) Imperialists step up war drive -- urge military bloc as part of Marshall Plan, by Art Preis Boss politicians conspire to keep Wallace off ballot-- ruling requested of U.S. attorney general Backs 45-hour week (photo) CIO board splits on 3rd party, ERP CIO heads cling to 2-party system -- same policy led to high prices, Taft-Hartley law Twin City lodges ask consolidation of 2 rail unions Police reign of terror against Nashville CIO Just matter of time to a shooting war Deportation arrests mount as witch hunt is intensified, by George Lavan Militarization -- the No. 1 danger, by Arthur Burch Happy days for plane corporations (Page 2) 100 years of Communist Manifesto, by John Adamson Engels stated Marx was chief author of Manifesto Historical background of Communist Manifesto Workers' Forum -- many workers support Wallace -- favors convention for new party -- faction fight in Cleveland CIO The Militant Army (Page 3) Three labor traitors Nazi documents disclose details of Stalin-Hitler secret deals "Law and Order" in Germany (photo) Toronto AFL calls for support of Labor Party, by Paul Kane Dunne hits mayor in Minneapolis hospital scandal Let's have the whole truth French police jail Trotskyists CIO hands back 2-party system (continued from Page 1) The Brass Hat conspiracy Imperialists step up "Cold War" urge West Europe military bloc (continued from Page 1) Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The Negro Struggle: Negro history week, by Albert Parker UAW conference urges formation of Labor Party Fight not over (photo) Flint UAW leader gives radio talk on sliding scale of wages Balconies, bathtubs and change, by John F. Petrone GM victimizes Tucker -- veteran union militant, by Emmett Moore Notes from the news What fight in Korea is all about Detroit CIO debates politics Bourbon campaign to keep Jim Crow in education ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Feb. 9, 1948 (Page 1) Washington state legislators stage local witch hunt, by Daniel Roberts BLFE continues Jim Crow policy in new disguise -- Negro firemen demand full union membership Auto plants shut down (photo) AFL chiefs uphold 2-party misrule -- council stages political farce at Miami parley CIO packinghouse local to vote on wage strike Press blackout on plan for Pa. secret police Congressman and cop tangle AFL chiefs prepare capitulation on UMT Oil dictates U.S. role in Middle East (Page 2) Stalinists plan to build Wallace movement -- by united front from below, by George Breitman [No title] (graphic) Gandhi -- his role in fight for India's independence, by J. R. Johnson Milwaukee politicians aid gas company steal Rebels in American History: Edward Bellamy, by George Lavan Philadelphia offers forum on the Civil War Workers' Forum -- proposes solution for unemployment -- how to go broke scientifically The Militant Army (Page 3) The Stalin-Hitler documents and the Moscow Trials Franc devaluation undermines scheme for West Europe bloc CIO board against third party (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens The meaning of military domination Sliding scale of wages AFL executive council upholds 2-party misrule (continued from Page 1) The power to declare war Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The Negro Struggle: The sky's the limit, by Albert Parker Railroaders win strike in Akron Housing holdup (photo) Detroit UAW leader calls for sliding scale wage program Death in the mayor's office, by Grace Carlson Oil moguls responsible for the fuel shortage, by John Fredericks To my uncle in Italy, by John F. Petrone N.Y. local holds Lenin meeting Notes from the news Auto local takes '48 election poll Oil trust schemes $9 billion swindle Students protest Oklahoma Jim Crow New York's East Side presents open forum ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Feb. 16, 1948 (Page 1) Rubber workers demand sliding scale pay bonus -- policy committee asks 30c hourly increase plus automatic raises for rising living cost House witch hunt committee drafts repressive laws -- deportations campaign will be intensified Ku Klux Klan back in action (photo) Labor candidates receive backing of St. Paul CIO -- Stalinists to sabotage city-wide labor slate Labor in U.S. must prepare for coming economic crisis -- fear sweeps country as farm prices fall with record speed, by Art Preis Wallace groups now active in 26 states Medical group blocks free blood-bank plan Reuther echoes NAM on longer hours (Page 2) Wallace's program and the fight against monopoly, by J. R. Johnson Cannot make ends meet (photo) Labor and third parties in the United States, by George Lavan Crisis in American agriculture begins, by John G. Wright Labor news from the West Coast Workers' Forum -- technocracy bars "only aliens and politicians" -- Balint arrest part of war drive The Militant Army St. Louis readers invited to open forum (Page 3) Let the membership decide! Eyewitness describes how masses began revolution in Indo-China, by Lucien Fight discrimination (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens The voracious war machine Iraq revolt upsets treaty with Britain Workers' Bookshelf $3 billion kick-back racket Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party Significant Negro struggles (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker: the Speedup, by Theodore Kovalesky Army says Jim Crow segregation will continue for Negro troops Miners' need -- a plan of community action, by Morgan West Seamen hit ship transfer (photo) The Negro Struggle: Jim Crow and "national defense" Issue of Marshall Plan used to split WFTU Patriots at work, by John F. Petrone New tax bill favors the rich A Stalinist nomination for vice president Notes from the news Reuther's views on longer week protested by 200 UAW leaders ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Feb. 23, 1948 (Page 1) What labor must fight for now, an Editorial Dan Hoan enters mayoralty race in Milwaukee -- Boulton denounces turncoat socialist Unemployment in Detroit (photo) A new kind of party Wallace candidate sweeps election -- Isacson victory shows disgust with old parties, by Albert Parker Steel union heads give no lead in wage drive Murray steps up attacks against Stalinists in CIO State Department interferes in CIO affairs Witch hunters arrest NMU secretary Smith (Page 2) Washington and Lincoln -- part of the American revolutionary tradition, by George Breitman Labor and 3rd parties in U.S. after Civil War, by George Lavan Yellow gold (photo) The Big Business campaign against the co-op movement, by A. Gilbert The Militant Army Workers' Forum -- NAACP election hits new low -- monopoly inevitable under capitalism (Page 3) For a national PAC convention! Seizures of factories and land herald new explosions in Italy, by Marcel Rogier Another mine tragedy (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens The Kremlin's counter-blast Detroit presents Sat. open forums Key role of Trotskyists in the Indo-Chinese uprising, by Lucien Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Political savvy -- who's got it? by John F. Petrone Reuther attacks wage program of five Flint union presidents ALP candidate sweeps election for Congress Blueprint for strikebreaking (graphic) The Negro Struggle: A glorious page of U.S. history, by F. Forrest AFL building trades workers strike for higher wages in L.A., by Pat Allen Notes from the news Newark forum will discuss Wallace rule The effects of the commodity price slump, by John G. Wright "I was a racketeer" Correction ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. March 1, 1948 (Page 1) Green, Reuther hand out same political bunkum -- offer no positive Labor program in speeches at convention of Truman Doctrine liberals Strikers put heat on scabs (photo) Dobbs and Carlson to head '48 national ticket of SWP -- will fight for socialism in presidential campaign, by Joseph Hansen Murray policies bring danger of split in CIO -- Los Angeles Stalinists try to evade issues Judge upholds Taft Act in ITU injunction case SWP plenum adopts election year policy Stalinists take over government in Czechoslovak political crisis, by Paul G. Stevens Malraux, with aid of "Times", slanders Trotskyism, by G.F. Eckstein (Page 2) SWP resolution on Wallace third-party movement Rise and fall of Populist Party in the United States, by George Lavan Wallace party unveiled in Mich. Rebels in American History: Nat Turner, by William E. Bohannan Wallace and Isacson (picture) The Militant Army Workers' Forum --the significance of union factionalism -- a frequent happening among the miners (Page 3) A milestone for American labor Crisis of Italian socialism shown in party's convention, by Marcel Rogier Protest high cost of living (photo) The Ceylon Trotskyists and the "independence" bill -- statement of the International Secretariat of the Fourth International Preserve the unity of CIO and PAC! San Francisco meeting marks 100 years of Manifesto Washington's undeclared war Story of Stalinist coup in Indo-China, by Lucien Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Presidential campaign resolution of the SWP CIO shipyard union's structure radically altered at convention, by Bob Lowell Malraux slanders Trotskyism; gets aid from "Times" (continued from Page 1) Defies Ku Klux Klan (photo) Add a dash of poison! by Grace Carlson Dobbs-Carlson ticket (continued from Page 1) Southside L.A. labor runs own candidates, by Al Lynn The Negro Struggle: Position of Negroes in industry today Easter sales trends and the new steel price hike, by John G. Wright Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. March 8, 1948 (Page 1) Big corporations threaten "tough" policy on wages Petition drive for Dobbs-Carlson already started in New Jersey Preparing for World War III (photo) Czech coup intensifies "Cold War" -- Stalinists utilize mass pressure to make deal with Czech capitalists, by Paul G. Stevens Dobbs exposes pacifism as a shield for warmongers Congress rushes ERP to bolster reaction, by Arthur Burch How Stalinists use Smith case in NMU, by C. Thomas "Freedom of Press" -- Greek royalist style (Page 2) Henry Wallace -- his record as capitalist politician, by Art Preis Teachers strike in Minneapolis against pay cut -- parents and children join picket line ACEWR reports successful affairs "Bull Moose" party and its sellout, by George Lavan Twin Cities ACEWR holds relief bazaar Workers' Forum -- urges mass action as answer to Taft Bill -- confusion spread by the technocrats Open forum on crisis offered by Philadelphia Current issue of Fourth International features three articles on "Manifesto" The Militant Army Brooklyn to hold forum on Wallace Akron to hold forum for Militant readers (Page 3) Washington's Palestine policy The Kremlin's real aims and policies in Czechoslovakia Vets demands [sic] decent housing (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens Truman's deportation drive Congress and the rent gougers How Stalinists strangled Indo-Chinese revolution, by Lucien The real crime in Czechoslovakia Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker: "Don't [sic] seem worth it," by Theodore Kovalesky SWP supports Labor candidates in St. Paul -- leaflets outline 9-point program (photo) Murray pleads not guilty Union movement rallies to aid of 5-month farm strike in Calif. The Negro Struggle: Maintain the Schomburg Collection! by F. Forest Brutal conditions maintained by big California farm interests Search for a White House tenant, by Art Preis NLRB ruling is threat to industrial unionism, by Barbara Bruce Notes from the news A professor surveys U.S. economy, by John G. Wright ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. March 15, 1948 (Page 1) Truman rejects Stalin's bid for new conference, by John G. Wright Minneapolis teachers still out (photo) SWP files petitions in N.J., two more states begin drive Both parties okay Jim Crow in employment -- Congress kills anti-bias clause on jobs, schools Electric, meat and steel trusts attack third-round wage demands Truman, Big Brass plot to impose militarist censorship on press, by Art Preis Negro widow, two sons face Georgia death chair Murray pushes CIO purge with ouster of Bridges (Page 2) Southern revolt sharpens Democratic Party, by George Breitman Housing program offered by Milwaukee SWP candidate Two "Labor statesmen" (photo) How socialists built a mass party in the U.S. before First World War, by George Lavan Witch hunters fabricate atom spy scare Natalia Trotsky refutes slander in N.Y. Times Workers' Forum -- a stooge for General Motors -- against factionalism in the unions The Militant Army (Page 3) A creeping military dictatorship Left wing socialist forces in Italy establish new working class party, by Marcel Rogier Klan on the march (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens Mobilizing industry for war How the counter-revolution triumphed in Indo-China, by Lucien "State Department unionism" Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker: An old man and a century, by Theodore Kovalesky Program of action of UMW contract, by Morgan West At home in mayor's office (photo) Detroit SWP chairman assails fare boost at council hearing The Negro Struggle: Save the Ingram family, by Albert Parker Wallace program calls for planned scarcity, by Joe Simpson Militarists plot control of press (continued from Page 1) Senator Taylor -- liberal, first class, by John F. Petrone New York jam session features all-star band Notes from the news U.S. imperialist treachery on Palestine, by Irving Dale ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. March 22, 1948 (Page 1) The war danger and labor's task, an Editorial Miners fight sabotage of welfare fund; CIO packing workers strike -- coal strikers charge owners "dishonor pact" Miners fight sabotage of welfare fund; CIO packing workers strike -- the "Big Four" meat profiteers reject arbitration U.S. intervention in Greek war (photo) Washington whips up war hysteria -- Truman and militarists drive to impose UMT and peacetime draft, by Art Preis Steady progress made in Dobbs-Carlson drive New trial demanded for doomed widow and sons Auto union local elections reveal pro-Reuther trend (Page 2) Lobbyists attempt to loot nation's oil reserves -- campaign on to remove valuable tidelands from federal domain in name of states' rights Labor advisory body at White House (photo) Murray forces capture Cleveland CIO council Akron witch hunt bars Negro poet from hall Truman and militarists whip up war hysteria (continued from Page 1) Congress bills peril rent control The Lafollette third party of 1924, by George Lavan The Militant Army Workers' Forum -- has an open mind on presidential elections -- democracy is issue in the unions (Page 3) The CIO faction fight Washington intervenes in Italy to swing election for deGasperi Another hat in the ring (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens Packers reap huge profits; workers go without meat Witch hunt in Detroit and Akron The 5-power military pact -- a preparation for war Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party "Taft-Hartley unionism" (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- Moses Levy, M. D., by Theodore Kovalesky Workers driven from jobs at Briggs plant Relief for the greedy (photo) New York printing bosses seek to wipe out union conditions, by Fred Newman The Negro Struggle: A very important book, by Albert Parker Mine workers strike against fund sabotage (continued from Page 1) Youngstown to show Robeson movie Education vs. armaments, by Grace Carlson Harlem NAACP fights N. Y. police brutality Mayor O'Dwyer's campaign against the nickel fare, by George Clarke Philadelphia forum for Militant readers ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. March 29, 1948 (Page 1) Washington uses Italian election to incite war fever Murray machine pushes drive to oust Stalinists -- Reuther raids UE, FE and mine-mill unions Mine strike spreads (photo) Truman clubs workers with Taft-Hartley law -- slave act injunctions menace atomic, coal, meat, printers unions Penn. SWP nears goal in '48 petition campaign Cost of living rises Teachers win strike demand in Minneapolis, by F. Carter Big Brass pressures Congress for UMT Partition fiasco shows Zionist bankruptcy, by Irving Dale (Page 2) Major fallacy in Wallace's anti-war campaign, by George Breitman Presidential Aspirants: Robert H. Taft -- scion of one of sixty richest families, by George Lavan UE head joins Wallace (photo) Political developments in Los Angeles AFL, by Richard Page Militant mass picket lines close major packing plants in St. Paul, by Barbara Bruce Workers' Forum-- two Stalinist parties in Palestine -- the general strike and imperialist war -- alliance of workers and poor farmers The Militant Army (Page 3) The UN -- fulfilling its destiny UN economic report shows decay of world capitalism, by G.F. Eckstein Packinghouse strike continues (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens The labor statesmen and Truman Workers' Bookshelf The Miners' Faith Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) "Defend our shores," by Art Preis N.Y. printers locked out by job shop bosses, by Fred Newman Rank and file caucus of NMU runs full anti-Stalinist slate, by C. Thomas '47 profits permit substantial wage increases (graphic) The Negro Struggle: The cause of race prejudice, by Albert Parker "Socialist" Zeidler wins Milwaukee primaries Survey on Wallace shows large vote Medical research vs. armaments, by Grace Carlson How the cost-of-living bonus works, by Art Preis Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. April 5, 1948 (Page 1) U.S. rulers plan to use Germany as a war base Paul Dollinger April 2, 1912 -- March 25, 1948 UN farce on Palestine (photo) Labor faces deadly peril of government by injunction -- CIO ank [sic] AFL heads follow do-nothing policy in crisis, by Art Preis N. Y. cops brutally club pickets at Stock Exchange Penna. SWP goes over the top in '48 petition drive Packinghouse workers stand firm in strike, by Barbara Bruce GPU concocts new forgery to smear Leon Trotsky, by George Breitman (Page 2) Packing workers hold firm against strikebreaking (continued from Page 1) Keeping 'er shut (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens GPU concocts new forgery to smear Leon Trotsky (continued from Page 1) Militant Army Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 3) Wall Street's labor salesmen New war preparations threaten further inflationary price rise, by Arthur Burch Paul Dollinger -- a model revolutionist, by Sol Dollinger Admit the war refugees! All labor faces injunction menace (continued from Page 1) CIO leaders on labor party Workers Forum-- "Mass man" -- a new European type -- the Marshall Plan - a war program (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the private kingdom, by Theodore Kovalesky Washington plans to turn Germany into base for war (continued from Page 1) Wallace endorsed by handpicked conference of the California IPP Victims of war (photo) The Negro Struggle: Why Stalinists slander us, by Albert Parker Recording ready Behind Pertrillo's ban on recordings, by Dick Jones "Freedom of the seas," by Art Preis N. Y painters urge political action, by Raymond Rice ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. April 12, 1948 (Page 1) The main enemy is at home, an Editorial Stalinists in CIO dealt heavy blow by Quill defection Civil disobedience threatened (photo) Newspaper incited mob wrecks home of CP organizer Miners defy federal strikebreaking -- ignore injunction order; Lewis threatened with citation for "contempt," by Art Preis Wall Street strikers extend picket lines to brokerages, by Roy Moore Resist Jim-Crow draft, Randolph urges, by G. F. Eckstein Mich. SWP passes halfway mark in petition campaign (Page 2) St. Paul packing strikers resist picketing ban Pickets at Armour's in South St. Paul (photo) Events on the International Scene, by Paul G. Stevens Presidential Aspirants II -- Douglas MacArthur - "Hero" of Anacostia Flats, by George Lavan Latin American notes The Militant Army Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 3) The vigilante menace Effects of war preparations on economic conditions in U.S., by John G. Wright "New York's Finest" in action (photo) Rationalizations of the renegades, by George Breitman Wall Street's aims at Bogota parley, by Arthur Burch Eisenhower -- the new messiah Protests save Mrs. Ingram's life Congress "blunders" on fascist Spain Brooklyn forum on Truman war plan (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- a conversation, by Theodore Kovalesky Coal miners defy federal injunction (continued from Page 1) Mail men deliver (photo) Labor slates run by California unions in 3 municipal elections, by J. Blake The Negro Struggle -- Randolph's testimony, by Albert Parker Anti-Reutherites show strength in elections Randolph urges draft defiance (continued from Page 1) A "mistake in judgment," by Art Preis Rent control bill full of loopholes L.A. local plans May Day program Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. April 19, 1948 (Page 1) Mine strikers win $100 pension demand -- await outcome of trial before return to work, by Art Preis Congressman calls war scare "a crime against America" Penna. SWP files nominating papers Scab salute (photo) Mass uprising halts Bogota parley -- Marshall calls popular revolt "Kremlin plot," by Arthur Burch Witch hunters draft savage anti-Red law War program put No. 1 on agenda of Congress "Friends of Joe Hill" defend his memory Wallacites to hold convention July 24 Packinghouse leaders battle injunction (Page 2) Wallace, Trotsky and the Third World war drive, by E.R. Frank Can the workers take power? by George Breitman Bus drivers walk (photo) Workers Forum -- military training under union control -- veteran's privileges in good old U.S.A. The Militant Army Brooklyn barn dance (Page 3) Hands off Italy ! Randolph's anti-draft proposal sharply divides Negro leaders, by G. F. Eckstein Police brutality (photo) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens Cable strike lost due to Taft Act, Stalinists The CIO wage fight Movie Review Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Protocol M and Project X, by Art Preis Mass uprising halts Wall Street's Bogota conference No contract, no work (photo) CIO proves case for pay rise out of "extortionate" profits The Negro Struggle -- Randolph and the press, by Albert Parker Capitalism in Europe faces greater inflation, by John G. Wright Slow death in the mines, by Grace Carlson St. Louis offers forum on Wallace Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. April 26, 1948 (Page 1) May Day manifesto of the Socialist Workers Party "In our hands there lies the power" (picture) Government hits mine union with huge fine for "contempt" -- Pennsylvania CIO condemns attack on coal miners, by Art Preis $100,000 reward offered for arrest of Reuther assailant DeGasperi gains election with Wall Street's aid Michigan SWP doubles election petitions quota Meat strikers halt back-to-work move (Page 2) May Day manifesto of Socialist Workers Party (continued from Page 1) Events on the International Scene, by Paul G. Stevens Picket dear old Harvard (photo) Tradition of May Day lives on in America, by V. Grey The Militant Army Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 3) Danger signals for labor Wallace campaign book -- a typical middle class panacea for "world peace," by John F. Petrone Strike scene in Kansas City (photo) Stalinists and reformists dishonor May Day spirit Red-baiting in Bogota Demand Stalin release Spanish anti-fascists Workers Forum -- Macdonald offers Marshall Plan -- criticizes Militant on war editorial Nationalize aircraft industry (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the rebel, by Theodore Kovalesky Quill, Hollander join conspiracy with mayor to raise transit fares, by Harry Ring Labor slates show strength in Calif. The Negro Struggle -- Randolph's campaign, by G. F. Eckstein Government victimizes mine union and Lewis (continued from Page 1) Clarke addresses Twin City meeting Correction Notes from the news Letter tells of Trotsky's son in Russia ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. May 3, 1948 (Page 1) Union-busting cops told to "crack skulls' Scab squad (photo) Kansas outrage -- a warning to labor! -- watchword for unions must be: united action, by the Editors Big Steel leads attacks on CIO wage demands, by Art Preis 15,000 strike at Seattle plant of Boeing aircraft SWP in Flint surpasses quota on petitions, by Emmett Moore Police convert Reuther case into witch-hunt (Page 2) Presidential Aspirants III -- Harold Stassen - the phony liberal Funeral service for Gaitan (photo) Strike settled at NY curb exchange Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens Labor Party discussed at Detroit UAW forum Labor's capacity and the Russian Revolution, by George Breitman The Militant Army (Page 3) A fascist conspiracy Logical conclusion of Randolph's program to resist Jim Crow draft, by G. R. Eckstein Consequences of a new world war, by John G. Wright Who decides CIO-PAC policy? Workers Forum -- believes Lavan is overzealous -- Lavan replies Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party The Italian elections (Page 4) The ERP program, by Art Preis CIO packinghouse workers resist meat trust strikebreaking moves, by Barbara Bruce Klan flags war veteran (photo) The Negro Struggle: After Randolph's "bomb," by Albert Parker Big Steel leads attacks on wages (continued from Page 1) Cancer -- the No. 2 killer, by Grace Carlson The growing militarization of America Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. May 10, 1948 (Page 1) 4th international holds Congress Stench of Arabian oil deal spreads over Washington -- Senate group reveals "avaricious steal" Union hall back in business (photo) Congressmen plot to steamroller "police state" bill, by George Lavan CIO wage campaign faces disaster -- union heads fail to offer program of unified action as corporations gang up, by Art Preis Imperialist scheme upset in Palestine, by E. Burton Farrell Dobbs speaks May 15 on NBC SWP calls national convention in July "Whip" planned for labor in next war (Page 2) Henry Wallace and the next war, by James P. Cannon Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens The prospects for socialist revolution, by George Breitman Miners return to work (photo) The Militant Army (Page 3) The Second Congress on the Fourth International Churchill's Moscow trials claim proves him a common slanderer, by John G. Wright Latin American Notes, by J. Gomez The Wall Street strike Labor to get "whip" in the coming was (continued from Page 1) Let the people decide! Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The men in white, by Morgan West Imperialist scheme upset in Palestine (continued from Page 1) A labor martyr (photo) Boeing strikers get official IAM authorization; dig in for hard fight, by Irene James The Negro Struggle -- court OK's covenants, by Albert Parker CIO wage campaign heads for disaster (continued from Page 1) Atomic energy, by Louis T. Gordon Briggs union paper says shooting of Reuther reminiscent of Briggs beatings Oil shortage deliberately planned, probe discloses, by Winifred Nelson Notes from the news St. Louis runs forum on Russia ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. May 17, 1948 (Page 1) Housing -- a capitalist crime, Dobbs tells Senate hearing Strikers hold firm (photo) The wage fight and labor's tasks, an Editorial Truman injunction busts rail strike -- uses 1916 statute as pretext for gov't seizure, by George Lavan 75,000 Chrysler workers strike in three states Stalin bids openly for deal with U.S. CIO sharply denounces anti-labor Mundt bill Connecticut SWP opens drive for election petitions (Page 2) New recruits for Norman Thomas' campaign, by G. F. Eckstein Rebels in American History: Henry George, by George Lavan Housing -- a capitalist crime, Dobbs tells Senate hearing (continued from Page 1) Congress of Fourth International (photo) The Militant Army (Page 3) Marshall, Churchill declarations promote strategy of Western Bloc, by John G. Wright Greek massacre Fabrication of a Trotsky "testament" The Eisenhower fiasco Failure at Bogota Workers Forum -- open letter to CP members -- wants less "Stalin-baiting" Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the last straw, by Theodore Kovalesky CIO packinghouse unions continue grim fight in ninth week of strike, by Barbara Bruce The Negro Struggle -- Senator Taylor's arrest, by Albert Parker Youngstown "vindicator" rebuffed by steel unions Taylor convicted (photo) Post Office fires NAACP leader for fighting Jim Crow, by J. Hawkins Tuberculosis -- ancient enemy, by Grace Carlson CP makes faction issue of NMU agent's death, by Art Sharon Armour picket killed in East St. Louis "Back to work" move fizzles at Boeing Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. May 24, 1948 (Page 1) Text of national broadcast delivered by Farrell Dobbs "End capitalism to stop war" -- Dobbs -- SWP presidential nominee on NBC network -- 4th international hailed by Cannon in introduction (Page 2) How new mechanization affects miners, by Morgan West Presidential aspirants IV -- Thomas E. Dewey, by George Lavan Renegades peddle old poison An unholy farce (photo) Arms program sets off stock speculation orgy, by Arthur Burch The Militant Army St. Louis forum on labor's weapons (Page 3) Stalin repeats his bid for "peace" deal with Washington, by John G. Wright A historic broadcast Chrysler strike sidelights The "Five-Year Plan" of U.S. militarism Ford's wage-cut offer Workers forum -- comments on Dobbs' radio speech Fight the Mundt bill! Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Murray Red-baiting hits new low at convention of steelworkers, by Farrell Dobbs Minnesota governor sends troops to aid meat trust against strike, by Barbara Bruce Chrysler pickets hold the line, by Howard Lerner The Negro Struggle -- defend Frank Barnes! by Albert Parker SWP leaders hit use of troops by Gov. Youngdahl Local 306 parades to UAW picketline ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. May 31, 1948 (Page 1) More unions condemn "police state" measure Packing workers accept 9 cents after long battle, by Barbara Bruce GM, UAW agree on sliding scale; meat union forced to end strike -- General Motors forestalls walkout with 11-cent raise, by Art Preis Progressive [sic] oust CP heads in Westinghouse SWP petition campaign in Conn. off to good start U.S. helps conceal facts in Polk case The Marshall Plan -- U.S. imperialism on the march, by John G. Wright (Page 2) The Roman Catholic Church and fascism, by Art Preis Latin American Notes, by J. Gomez Stalin's machine-gun attempt against Trotsky, by George Lavan GM agrees to sliding scale (continued from Page 1) Detroit SWP holds election drive banquet, by Esther Turner Packing workers (continued from Page 1) San Francisco to hold open forum Open forum for N.J. Militant readers The Militant Army (Page 3) Debs' great revolutionary stature revealed in his speeches, writings, by George Breitman Packinghouse defeat and third round wage fight Workers Forum -- Macdonald's lecture at Chicago univ. -- Ford workers fighting mad -- Congress and promises The Arab-Jewish war in Palestine Movie Review Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- ten who fell, by Theodore Kovalesky Gosser, Mazey create crisis in Spicer unit Another striker slain (photo) NAACP fights to get victimized member reinstated in Post Office, by J. Hawkins The Negro Struggle -- politics and the NAACP, by Albert Parker GM locals in Flint vote on question of strike, by Jerry Kirk Health, wealth and ulcers, by Grace Carlson United labor action needed to ensure victory at Boeing, by Irene James Detroit unions back Chrysler strikers, by Howard Lerner Notes from the news UPWA field official gets jail sentence ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. June 7, 1948 (Page 1) Farrell Dobbs' talk over ABC radio network Bigart links U.S. mission head to Greek executions -- correspondent gives the lie to Griswold "Hey Mister . . . " (cartoon) Auto pay boosts reopen wage fight -- results show what united action could have achieved, by Art Preis Mounting protest delays Mundt "police-state" bill Capitalist press "hesitant" about GM sliding scale "Nationalize the roads!", says rail labor, by Arthur Burch (Page 2) Presidential Aspirants V -- Arthur H. Vandenberg, by George Lavan Report on conference of British Labor Party Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens New York social and dinner Trotskyists fined AFL lockout in Newark (photo) 2,300 signatures gained in Conn. election drive Dobbs' talk over ABC network (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) NAACP broadens fight to reinstate Frank Barnes SWP election campaign Workers Forum Strike leader shot (photo) The escalator clause Workers Bookshelf Akron will hold smorgasbord supper National Guard strikebreaking Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The league of frightened men, by Mary Wood Appraisal of wage settlements with General Motors and Chrysler, by E. Kennedy UAW-GM settlement (photo) The Negro Struggle -- keep an eye on Congress, by Albert Parker GM delegates ratify contract for 11-cent raise Portrait of a Red-baiter, by Joseph Keller Harlem meeting on Randolph movement Canadian union officials call for building of Labor Party Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. June 14, 1948 (Page 1) Ohio bans Wallace from ballot as "un-American" -- anti-democratic laws bar free election in U.S. SWP convention highlights to be broadcast over ABC Threat of Mundt "police state" bill remains Nailing down the elections (cartoon) Both parties uphold Army Jim Crow -- senators approve Negro segregation by a vote of 67-7 Stalinists block vote on tanker agreement, by C. Thomas Inter-imperialist rows disclose world crisis, by John G. Wright Bureaucrats conspire against union ranks Petrillo calls for labor unity (Page 2) An answer to critics of sliding wage scale Your shrinking dollar (chart) Events on the international scene, by Paul G. Stevens U.S. gives raw deal to Japanese-Americans, by George Lavan Stalinists block vote on tanker agreement (continued from Page 1) San Francisco's open forum Chicago to show Chaplin film The Militant Army (Page 3) Current status of wage fight The Vatican's "model state" -- Franco's fascism in Spain, by Art Preis Asparagus workers out (photo) The refugee bill Responses to Dobbs' radio speech Attention, Flint Militant readers! Stalinists bureaucratism Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Who is the despot? by Joseph Keller Members of two rail unions to vote on plan for merger "Bare feet" revolt in Colombia Chrysler workers get 13 cents (photo) The Negro Struggle -- a letter about the NAACP, by Albert Parker Conn. hardware strikers fight to defend union Teamsters raid union of Boeing strikers 5,000 in Phila. protest Mundt police state bill Wife for sale, by Joseph Andrews Newark holds spring frolic The role of labor Zionism in Palestine, by E. Burton Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. June 21, 1948 (Page 1) 3 chains to broadcast SWP convention talks Supreme Court dismisses appeal in contempt case They're both right! (cartoon) Senate OKs peacetime draft, but bars war-profits ceiling -- bi-partisan gang kills civil rights amendments, by George Breitman Truman's injunction forces NMU to postpone strike in maritime Atomic union denounces Lilienthal strikebreaking Prices continue upward spurt; no limit in sight Harlem unrest seethes at police brutality How to escape worry about HCL (Page 2) The Vatican's financial stake in capitalism, by Art Preis Rebels in American History -- William H. Sylvis, by Ruth Philips The courts -- tool of the monopolies, by Arthur Burch Who is guilty? (photo) The Militant Army Harlem unrest seethes against police brutality (continued from Page 1) Prominent unionist to speak in Detroit (Page 3) The wage settlements at GE and Firestone Slanderous "biography" about Lenin issued by Social Democratic author, by John G. Wright Chinese students hit U.S. policies (photo) Letters From Our Readers -- believes SWP stand weak in psychology -- veteran socialist supports Dobbs Vandenberg resolution Steel worker tells [sic] indignation at Murray's convention tactics Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) NAACP picketline wins victory against Jim Crow in employment First crack in Reuther's machine provoked by settlement with GM, by Emmett Moore Briggs contract follows Chrysler wage pattern "Labor statesmen" (photos) The Negro Struggle -- a new spirit, by Albert Parker NLRB cites Boeing aircraft for unfair labor practices The Red label, by Joseph Keller East side forum on immigration bill Right-wing bureaucracy's policy in CIO, by M. Alvin Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. June 28, 1948 (Page 1) World manifesto of Fourth International 80th Congress record: All for Big Business, nothing for the people -- actions of bi-partisan gang show need for Labor Party Behind the velvet curtain (cartoon) Rail trust gets Congressional green light for another steal, by Arthur Burch Union war veterans split from legion One year of the Taft-Hartley slave law, by Art Preis Connecticut SWP hits half-way mark (Page 2) World manifesto of the Fourth International Congress (continued from Page 1) One year of the Taft-Hartley law (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) Supreme Court rulings The Kremlin's newest revelation -- Marx's doctrine found "outmoded," by John G. Wright Strikebreaking -- French style (photo) Palestine truce Letters From Our Readers -- wants analysis of Palestine war -- optimistic about SWP presidential campaign -- takes issue with Palestine position Boring from within Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A flaming revolutionist, by E. R. Frank Stalinists push "rule or ruin" policy while NMU faces crucial struggle, by Art Sharon Klan terrorism (photos) "American Bedlam," by Grace Carlson Teamsters scab-herd in strike at Boeing Vigilantes burn unionist's home, terrorize Negroes Philip Murray -- self made man, by Joseph Keller Status of the labor movement in China, by Chen ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. July 5, 1948 (Page 1) Fourth of July -- our heritage of revolution, an Editorial Dunne runs for Senate in Minnesota "Free" collective bargaining (cartoon) War is main plank in GOP platform -- Republican candidate Dewey tied to Rockefeller interests Mine workers triumph in bitter pensions fight Stalinists swamped in painters election Public break with Tito highlights Kremlin crisis, by John G. Wright (Page 2) The crisis in Europe and the colonial lands -- World Congress manifesto of 4th International - Part 2 Picket GOP convention (photo) The Militant Army (Page 3) Greetings to SWP convention How Catholic hierarchy interferes in the American labor movement Soft coal dispute (photo) Meaning of the Yugoslav crisis Semmelweis -- forgotten martyr, by George Lavan Strange logic in the CIO news Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A pioneer Trotskyist, by Edith Konikov All prices soar, index shows; GM sliding scale gets test Socialist Workers Party candidates in Michigan (photo) The Negro Struggle -- platforms and promises, by Albert Parker Republicans adopt war program as key plank in their platform Hardware strikers forced to return after 4-wk. fight Air conditioned suites, by John F. Petrone Hopelessness of liberal "trust-busting," by Arthur Burch Randolph sets up new group in "civil disobedience" move ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. July 12, 1948 (Page 1) The two Americas SWP candidates address the nation (photos) Dobbs and Carlson address nation in broadcasts from SWP convention -- call for a workers and farmers government as only answer to Wall Street war-makers -- inspiring five-day gathering opens presidential campaign of Socialist Workers Party, by Art Preis National election platform of the Socialist Workers Party Party launches drive for a $25,000 fund (Page 2) The 1948 election platform of the Socialist Workers Party (continued from Page 1) Greeting and messages of the SWP convention The two Americas (continued from Page 1) Summary of trade union report (Page 3) The only road for Yugoslavia Enthusiastic letters come in flood from listeners to SWP broadcasts Vice-presidential candidate on picket line (photo) Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Radio talks of Dobbs and Carlson -- "for a workers and famers government" -- "the only road to peace" Highlights and sidelights of the convention "A symbol of our way of life" Militant subscription campaign opens -- 15 issues for 25 cents Message from Rose Karsner (Page 5) We proudly present our two national candidates -- Farrell Dobbs -- Grace Carlson Anti-fascist demonstration (photo) Summary of report on Negro question SWP convention addresses the nation (continued from P. 1) [sic] A message of solidarity from Dutch Trotskyists (Page 6) The Negro Struggle -- a very important decision, by Albert Parker NAACP calls for a united move to abolish Jim Crow in the Army Sign soft coal pact (photo) Class justice, by Arthur Burch How Roosevelt maneuvered us into war, by Paul Schapiro Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. July 19, 1948 (Page 1) War tension increases over Berlin conflict, by Arthur Burch Decomposition of Democratic Party exhibited by national convention -- labor bureaucrats trapped in a political blind-alley Drafting the platform (cartoon) Opposition group strong at gathering of Mich. CIO 98% back union shop in Ford poll by NLRB New developments in Tito-Kremlin break, by John G. Wright (Page 2) So-called "Congress of People" boomerangs on yellow "socialists" Farewell to Inger Swabeck The struggle of the Latin Americans for liberation from the imperialists The Militant Army (Page 3) Help the campaign of Dobbs-Carlson ! Inside story of the Pendergast mob and their agent in the White House, by Art Preis Labor's path in 1948 More letters on broadcasts Catholic censorship Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Radio speeches of SWP national candidates -- socialism or barbarism -- the struggle for civil rights SWP candidates greet each other (photo) Penn. opens drive for Dobbs-Carlson NAACP forces Sears to meet on discrimination, by J. Hawkins ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. July 26, 1948 (Page 1) Dobbs denounces Smith-Act arrests Raging inflation fueled by newest steel price boost, by Arthur Burch A cracked egg (cartoon) Mobilize labor for special session! Big Business Congress must feel united power of unions behind the people's demands Stalinists suffer crushing defeat in NMU elections, by Art Sharon $25,000 election fund drive is off to flying start, by William F. Warde Dobbs-Carlson tours will begin August 1 Connecticut SWP election petitions top legal quota (Page 2) Forging the world revolutionary leadership The Militant Army (Page 3) The Westinghouse sit-down More letters on SWP broadcasts Events on the international scene Berlin crisis CIO bankruptcy Order bundles of radio broadcasts Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Daily Worker on Dobbs, by Art Preis Labor needs its own party -- radio speech by Farrell Dobbs NAACP acts in Post Office Jim-Crow case, by J. Hawkins No thanks to Philip Murray, by Joseph Keller NMU ranks deal crushing defeat to Stalinist machine (continued from Page 1) Grace Carlson is main speaker at St. Paul affair Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. Aug. 2, 1948 (Page 1) Congress plays football with people's needs -- only Socialist Workers Party program offers solution to inflation, race discrimination, by Farrell Dobbs Grace Carlson opens national tour in Far West -- first campaign rally in Salt Lake City In the shadow of the noose (cartoon) "Remove SWP from blacklist!" Dobbs demands from Truman -- asks Justice Dept. hearing on listing as "subversive" N.Y. petition campaign gets off to flying start, by Irving Beinin SWP offers CP united front on Smith Act -- letter from the Socialist Workers Party to the Communist Party Text of Dobbs letter to attorney general (Page 2) Class justice (cartoon) Minneapolis case and the CP indictments, by Art Preis Southern lynchers at Birmingham Konklave, by Arthur Burch Rebuild unity of proletarian front, proclaims 4th international Congress The Militant Army (Page 3) In defense of civil liberties Branch responses splendid in $25,000 fund appeal, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election drive fund Behind the CP indictments Letters on broadcasts Segregation to stay, says Gen. Bradley The NMU elections Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Harlem "holiday" called to fight Army Jim Crow, by Dinah Sanders Our civil rights are in danger! -- radio address by Farrell Dobbs over WPEN The Wallace Party is launched, by George Clarke Solidarity with Fairchild strike (photo) Wallace says he'll back civil rights for the 18 Other locals aid Fairchild strike Max Bedacht purged for "abusing" CP Rank and file caucus sweeps NMU elections ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. Aug. 9, 1948 (Page 1) Wisconsin SWP opens campaign at convention MacArthur decree smashes rights of Japanese unions, by Arthur Burch Mikado MacArthur (cartoon) Dobbs exposes Truman on inflation -- calls for escalator wages, mass consumer committees and nationalized industries Trainor on ballot in Massachusetts Our United Front proposal against Smith "gag" Act, an Editorial Landlord incomes rise almost 10% Utah audience hears Carlson radio speech, by R. Aubrey Washington spy scare and the slaying of Trotsky (Page 2) Dobbs exposes Truman on prices (continued from Page 1) Guests of the Vatican (photo) Italian Stalinism in crisis after Togliatti attack Minnesota BLFE group proposes Labor Party Revolutionary international of youth must be built, proclaims manifesto Dunne addresses St. Louis meeting on SWP campaign The Militant Army (Page 3) Local 107 shows the way Keep up good pace in $25,000 election campaign; 20 percent of quota reached, by William F. Warde Sign Ford wage agreement (photo) Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund A shameful incident Letters on broadcasts Free enterprise? Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party Carlson to speak at Chicago university (Page 4) SWP in Action -- the Hickman case, by Art Preis Quill opens war on Stalinist faction in transport union Washington state AFL hits raiding in Boeing strike, by Irene James Taft-Hartley scab herding (photo) The Negro Struggle -- civil rights demagogy, by F. Forrest SWP offer of united front distributed to CP convention, by Dinah Sanders Harlem meeting backs fight on police brutality, by J. Morgan Dobbs-Carlson petition campaign in New York goes into high gear, by Irving Beinin ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. Aug. 16, 1948 (Page 1) Dobbs brands Beck "traitor" for scabbery, by Farrell Dobbs Malayans revolt for independence from British rule The same old baggage (cartoon) Bankers' spokesman predicts "bust" -- boss parties offer only depression to halt inflation General Motors workers resist intolerable speed-up conditions Carlson reports tour reception in Denver, by Grace Carlson Taft-Hartley Act incites inter-union warfare, by Art Preis (Page 2) The Tito Affair and Stalinism, by E. Germain At New York AFL convention (photo) Rebels in American History -- John Brown, by George Lavan California SWP opens congressional drive Mich. candidate speaks on fight for civil rights Manifesto calls for overthrow of the Stalinist bureaucracy The Militant Army (Page 3) Univis strike and labor solidarity Contributions average $2500 a week as election fund reaches 30 % of quota, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund CP convention Letters on broadcasts SWP chides CP The National Guard Stay on the picket line Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Diary of a Steel Worker -- the tombstone, by Theodore Kovalesky Fight pressed against police loudspeaker ban AFL raiding (photo) N. Y. transit interests move to put over new fare steal, by Art Sharon A 100 percent American, by Art Preis Seattle SWP plans extensive program for Dobbs on visit, by C. Kaye Goldman quits WP to campaign for Norman Thomas Petition goal reached in 53 N. Y. counties, by Irving Beinin The "Four Freedoms," by Dinah Sanders L.A. school board hit on prejudice, by Al Lynn Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. Aug. 23, 1948 (Page 1) Grace Carlson addresses Ford union meeting The wounded killer (cartoon) Minneapolis CIO asks restoration of rights of 18 -- Stalinist-ruled council forced to reverse wartime stand against Smith Act victims Wallace demagogy on capitalism exposed by Dobbs Colonial revolts stagger imperialists in Far East Bass seeks presidency of CIO rubber workers, by Joseph Andrews Big ITU locals urge a congress of labor Youngstown SWP candidate fraudulently ruled off ballot (Page 2) Eight years after the death of Leon Trotsky, by Art Preis Trotskyism in Albania The true aims of the socialist revolution The Militant Army (Page 3) Dixiecrat fascism Allentown, Rochester first to top quotas in election fund campaign, by William F. Warde "Meat strike" (photo) Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund CIO news on SWP Letters on broadcasts Russian school teacher and Stalinism Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Supply and demand, by Art Preis Maritime unions face battle on crucial hiring hall issue, by Art Sharon Trainor denied place on ballot in Mass., by J. J. Kelly Kids for sale (photo) Palmer raids, by F. Forest NAACP fights discrimination policy at Sears, by J. Hawkins Chevrolet workers in Flint strike against GM speed-up, by Emmett Moore Politics of the spy scare, by Joseph Keller Reach petition goal in 61 New York counties, by Irving Beinin Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. Aug. 30, 1948 (Page 1) Labor Day message of Dobbs-Carlson, by Farrell Dobbs and Grace Carlson SWP calls on Pres. Truman to scrap political blacklist A fighter for the working class (photo) War-crippled veteran fights discharge in "loyalty" purge -- national campaign launched in defense of James Kutcher Civil rights leaders back pardon for the 18 ITU calls for Congress of Labor (Page 2) Political action record of CIO and AFL leaders, by Art Preis Election campaign manager's column, by George Clarke SWP calls on Pres. Truman to scrap political blacklist (continued from page 1) CIO, veterans leaders pledge aid to Kutcher The story of a fighter for the working class The Militant Army Our generous government (Page 3) Congress of Labor Our best issue (cartoon) Election fund nears half of quota; Tacoma joins hundred-percenters Dobbs denounces strikebreaking of "Czar" Beck Reuther's call for new party Workers Forum Are workers ready for Labor Party? Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Case of Russian school teachers Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Campaigning in Michigan, by Grace Carlson One year of Taft-Hartley Act -- its effect on trade unions, by C. Thomas Randolph's betrayal, by F. Forest James P. Cannon speaks at California rallies "Unity" at last! by Joseph Keller SWP Presidential Tour -- my visit in Seattle, by Farrell Dobbs ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. Sept. 6, 1948 (Page 1) GM workers get first sliding scale pay boost, by Art Preis SWP blasts CIO chiefs for supporting Truman -- also scores Wallace backing of old-line party candidates, by Farrell Dobbs and Grace Carlson "Czar" Tobin upholds Beck's scab-herding Harold Russell to head Kutcher defense group Kutcher's answer to "loyalty" purgers (Page 2) "The Naked and the Dead" -- a review, by Paul Schapiro Campaigning with Dobbs and Carlson, by George Clarke How merger movement swells the monopolies Atom power for peace (photo) Grace Carlson and the fight for women's rights in America, by Leila Rice The Militant Army (Page 3) The Kutcher Case Trotsky memorial meeting in N.Y. contributes $753 to SWP fund Workers Forum Fascism in the South Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Stalinist emigration Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A week in Ohio, by Grace Carlson UAW progressives launch new grouping at conference Tito-Stalin conflict, by Joseph Hansen Maritime union expels 3 Stalinist leaders, by C. Thomas Stalinist biology, by Louis T. Gordon Tobin backs Beck in strikebreaking (continued from Page 1) SWP presidential tour -- building the party in Montana, by Farrell Dobbs Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. Sept. 13, 1948 (Page 1) Dobbs calls on Wallace to back 18 New York Teamsters strike (photo) Lessons of the 13th convention of UE-CIO union -- continued Stalinist control of group shows need for reorganizing opposition, by C. Thomas Conflict over Germany highlights war trends Eye for sale (photo) Quill, Stalinists gird for showdown in TWU Maritime strikers solid on West Coast [Farrell Dobbs story -- no title] (Page 2) Trade unions under capitalism, by E.R. Frank Campaigning with Dobbs and Carlson, by George Clarke The Socialist Workers Party stands for class politics, by Art Preis Fascism in the South (photo) New low for T-H Act The real meaning of British nationalization, by Joseph Hansen The Militant Army (Page 3) Kutcher case and civil rights SWP $25,000 election fund drive passes over the half-way mark, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Workers Forum Peacetime conscription Latin American Notes "CIO News" reports on Kutcher case The election laws Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP presidential Tour -- a week in the Twin Cities, by Farrell Dobbs Auto union militants wage strong fight for democracy at Detroit CIO convention, Special to the Militant CIO leaders back strikebreaker (photo) From the rubber capital, by Grace Carlson Politics as she is played, by Joseph Hansen Fairchild strike lost after 5-month battle Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38. Sept. 20, 1948 (Page 1) Farrell Dobbs scores Truman strikebreaking role -- exposes demagogy in president's bid for vote of labor Giving her the "new look" (cartoon) De Gaulle threat to labor mounts in French crisis, by Joseph Hansen Liberal, labor bodies back demand Truman pardon 18 Legless vet defies witch-hunters -- Kutcher defends civil liberties at kangaroo hearing, by George Collins On Your Radio "Labor alone can halt the march of reaction," by Grace Carlson Threat to every union involved in Lewin case (Page 2) An open letter to Yugoslav C. P. Democracy at work (photo) Campaigning with Dobbs and Carlson, by George Clarke James Kutcher defies "loyalty" witch-hunters (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Dobbs scores Truman (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) "Stiffening" Taft-Hartley law SWP supporters urged to intensify election fund campaign activities, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Workers Forum De Gaulle threat mounts (continued from Page 1) "Fear bloodshed in Georgia" Government strikebreaking Lewin case involves threat to all unions (continued from Page 1) Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- pitching for socialism, by Farrell Dobbs Army aids bosses in threat to smash West Coast strike -- maritime workers prepare for a show-down struggle Censored (photo) SWP Election Tour -- in the world's steel center, by Grace Carlson Auto local backs anti-oath officers Letter to American Negroes, by Dinah Sanders New Jersey candidates of SWP expose UN Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. Sept. 27, 1948 (Page 1) SWP Election News -- campaigning for socialism, by George Clarke Half-million Michigan workers hear Dobbs, by Howard Lerner Dobbs hits slum conditions (photo) SWP candidates blast Truman's demagogy; urge Labor Congress, by Farrell Dobbs and Grace Carlson On Your Radio N. J. cCommittee formed to defend legless vet Kutcher writes Truman Socialist workers on ballot in New York (Page 2) The tradition of Debs lives on in the Socialist Workers Party, by Joseph Hanson Dobbs addresses Pontiac audience over station WCAR (photo) World events, by Joseph Hansen Dunne scores Humphrey aid to fascist Smith's meeting SWP candidates in Michigan Campaigning for socialism (continued from Page 1) Harry DeBoer, one of the 18, badly hurt in job accident Toledo workers hear Dobbs talk over WSPD, by Milton Genecin Norman Thomas -- a "socialist" the capitalists like, by George Clarke The Militant Army (Page 3) Stalinist silence on Kutcher Case Another load won't hurt him! (cartoon) $2,000 weekly to election day needed to meet SWP fund quota, by William F. Warde Workers Forum Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund "Ya" elections Movie Review Truman "trust-busting" Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- on Truman's trail, by Farrell Dobbs Striking oil workers resist tear-gar attack, halt scabs, by Robin Wolf SWP Election Tour -- barnstorming in Buffalo, by Grace Carlson Boeing strike broken after 144-day battle, by C. Kaye Stalinist policies weaken West Coast maritime strike Book Review -- voice of socialism, by George Lavan ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40. Oct. 4, 1948 (Page 1) SWP Election News -- Campaigning for Socialism Dobbs recalls fight of Debs against war in Canton radio talk Bi-partisan duet (cartoon) Dobbs, Carlson lash war-mongers -- demand popular referendum on issue of war or peace, by Farrell Dobbs and Grace Carlson Kutcher to meet with Attorney General Clark On Your Radio SWP on ballot in Connecticut, Utah, Colorado SWP letter to Harry Truman denounces political blacklist French unions adopt demand for sliding scale of wages (Page 2) Dobbs recalls Debs' fight on war (continued from Page 1) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Campaigning for socialism Harold Russell hits firing of Kutcher from gov't job The Militant Army (Page 3) Trust busting or vote-catching? Party branches step up their pace in S.W.P. election fund campaign, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund SWP letter demands Truman end blacklist (continued from Page 1) Potofsky's announcement The attack on Thompson Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- addressing the NAACP, by Farrell Dobbs Progressive forces win board majority at CIO rubber workers union convention Army strikebreaking (photo) SWP Election Tour -- from the Arrowhead country, by Grace Carlson West Coast maritime strikers holding firm Notes from the news Conn. AFL urges Congress of Labor The Wall Street men around President Truman ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41. Oct. 11, 1948 (Page 1) SWP Election Notes -- campaigning for Socialism, by George Clarke Farrell Dobbs to debate Norman Thomas on Oct. 17 He won't let go! (cartoon) Wallace Party backs Democrats, breaks pledge of independence -- national candidates of SWP brand move "unprincipled" Radio audience hears Dobbs at Connecticut state SWP convention Kutcher demands Clark reinstate him on job Iowa, Wisc. join states putting S.W.P. on ballot Dobbs, Carlson at N.Y. rally Oct. 27 New York City -- SWP broadcasts in fifteen forums over Sta. WNEW (Page 2) Connecticut radio audience hears Farrell Dobbs at state convention (continued from Page 1) World Events, by Joseph Hansen "We are not frightened by gag laws" The Militant Army (Page 3) The registration lag Ask branches to increase efforts in S.W.P. election fund campaign, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Campaigning for socialism (continued from Page 1) "Force and violence" Workers Bookshelf Truman on civil rights Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- the home stretch, by Farrell Dobbs Uniformed strikebreakers (photo) "Tight" strike policy can win West Coast maritime victory SWP Election Tour -- militants in Minnesota, by Grace Carlson Wallace backs campaign to pardon the eighteen SWP backs fight of N.Y. tenants, by Jean Bennett Committee in N.J. to defend Kutcher Case of Ilse Koch Kutcher demands his reinstatement (continued from Page 1) Picket line candidate (photo) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42. Oct. 18, 1948 (Page 1) S.W.P. candidates on ballot in 13 states "A remarkable likeness!" (cartoon) Marshall plots deal with Franco -- SWP candidates hit latest war conspiracy moves, by Farrell Dobbs and Grace Carlson Kutcher, legless vet, suspended without pay SWP Election News -- campaigning for Socialism, by George Clarke (Page 2) Wallace -- a defender of capitalism and supporter of imperialist war, by Art Preis Welcome, Grace Carlson! (photo) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Workers party wins ballot fight Campaigning for Socialism Denounce Marshall plot for deal with Franco (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) A remarkable achievement Selling out the rank and file (photo) Election fund reaches $17,850; 71 percent of total campaign quota, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund An answer to James T. Farrell Workers Forum Political bankruptcy Press comment on Kutcher Case Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- SWP Western campaign, by Farrell Dobbs Oil strikers fight desperate battle against scab-herders SWP Election Tour -- Seattle and Milwaukee, by Grace Carlson Ship-owners announce union-busting scheme His master's voice, by Joseph Keller Carlson pulls no punches in Detroit radio program Dobbs pledges his full support to West Coast maritime strikers, by Frank Daniels Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43. Oct. 25, 1948 (Page 1) Oppose the war-makers on Nov. 2! Vote the Dobbs-Carlson ticket of the Socialist Workers Party, by Farrell Dobbs and Grace Carlson The answer to capitalist politics! (cartoon) Braverman carries ballot fight to Ohio state court Carey denounces firing of Kutcher, legless vet Rally for socialist America in N.Y. to hear Dobbs-Carlson Dobbs forces Thomas to admit pro-war position, by Joseph Hansen SWP Election News -- campaigning for Socialism, by George Clarke (Page 2) Dobbs bares Thomas's war role (continued from Page 1) World Events, by J. Gomez Campaigning for socialism (continued from Page 1) Dobbs asks interview with Truman The Militant Army (Page 3) The key civil rights case $18,873 contributed to election fund so far; reach 75% of quota, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Workers Forum Taft-Hartley decisions Press comment on Kutcher Case Persecution of Stalinists Braverman fights ballot case (continued from Page 1) Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- campaign highlights, by Farrell Dobbs Ship-owners plot to smash unions on West Coast S.W.P. candidates on ballot in 13 states SWP Election Tour -- crowded days, by Grace Carlson Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44. Nov. 1, 1948 (Page 1) SWP Election News -- Campaigning for Socialism, by George Clarke Clark offers evasive reply on Kutcher case The strange case of Mr. X -- victim of "loyalty" purge -- they even burned notes of "hearing" Fight for socialism will go on, says Dobbs in final radio appeal -- whether Truman or Dewey wins, workers are losers Mass rally climaxes SWP campaign in N.Y. How labor can smash the Taft-Hartley Act, by Art Preis (Page 2) Norman Thomas -- pro-war, Marshall Plan "socialist" Production/consumer buying power (graphic) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Our fight for socialism will go on, say Dobbs (continued from Page 1) SWP campaign evokes wide interest abroad Australian Stalinists berate "deviations" of British Stalinists Campaigning for socialism (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Kutcher in CIO news (Page 3) An act of international solidarity SWP fund campaign for $25,000 is extended for another 30 days, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund The clang of the iron heel Workers Forum The case of the legless veteran, by I.F. Stone Myra Weiss trims Holifield in debate Behind the Dixiecrats Text of Lewis letter asking support for French miners Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party "Socialist Workers Party -- what it is -- what it stands for" (Page 4) SWP Election Tour -- Baltimore hospitality, by Farrell Dobbs Support of CIO strengthens West Coast maritime strike SWP Election Tour -- on historic ground Oil strikers continue grim fight against odds Highest paid labor leader, by Joseph Keller How labor can smash the Taft-Hartley Act (continued from Page 1) German Trotskyists hold conference Notes from the news Rubber union ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45. Nov. 8, 1948 (Page 1) SWP campaign and its great significance, by George Clarke Labor must fight to compel Truman to fulfill promises -- vote of working class is decisive in election, by Art Preis Lewis renews demand to aid French miners Farrell Dobbs pledges continued struggle for socialist America NMU backs ITU call for Congress of labor to smash slave labor act Prominent liberals rally in defense of Kutcher (Page 2) Prospects of socialist victory 31 years after the Russian revolution, by Joseph Hansen Founders of Soviet Republic (illustration) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Labor must force Truman to fulfill promises (continued from Page 1) Batavia radio claims Trotskyist Party formed in Indonesia Muwardi murdered Lewis again asks French strike aid (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Greek reactionaries reap fortunes from Marshall Plan dollars (Page 3) The ballot box 82% of quota reached in campaign for $25,000 party-building fund, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Workers Forum Trbovich analyzes Tito-Stalin rift Eight fat years for the profiteers Union democracy Open the books Press comment on Kutcher Case Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) If war comes, by Joseph Keller Danger signs are looming in Pacific maritime strike Bus drivers talk back (photo) British "socialism," by Art Preis Chiang's U.S. backers fear regime's collapse Notes from the news Lerner scores capitalist politics at NAACP election forum in Detroit Harry Press wins sizeable [sic] vote in San Francisco ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46. Nov. 15, 1948 (Page 1) On the 20th anniversary of "The Militant," by James P. Cannon Ohio State CIO board backs Kutcher defense Backed capitalist candidate (photos) Truman hedging on outright repeal of slave labor law -- plans new "substitute" bill to continue union restraints, by Art Preis Bohannan wins 2,387 votes in Congress race Myra Weiss gets 1,016 votes in Calif. 19th dist. Office union heads ask oath compliance Labor's perspectives and the meaning of Truman's victory, by E.R. Frank (Page 2) The debacle of Wallace's third capitalist party, by Art Preis Some famous headlines of "The Militant" (photomontage) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Stalinists impose "new democracy" in Czechoslovakia On 20th anniversary of "The Militant" (continued from Page 1) Stay death sentence of Greek unionists Fourth International calls for world aid in fight on Gaullism Labor's prospects in light of Truman victory (continued from Page 1) 4,500,000 German workers schedule 1 day protest strike The Militant Army (Page 3) Rapid social shifts 2 weeks to go to meet fund quota of $25,000; 86% of total filled, by William F. Ward Three witch-hunters kicked out (photos) Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP election fund Workers forum SWP candidate in San Francisco gets 14% of vote for Congress, by R. Chester Personalities and politics Truman tried to hedge on Taft Act promises (continued from Page 1) The Michigan election Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Monopoly of the press, by Joseph Hansen West Coast maritime unions seeks long-term peace pact GI students bat for teacher (photo) The Negro Struggle -- how Negroes voted -- and why, by Albert Parker Half of oil strikers still out; scabs used The campaign ahead, by Grace Carlson Trotskyist youth group in Detroit makes campaign gains on campuses, by Seymour Lyons Notes from the news Ascribe deadly smog to lack of filters Chiang government faces collapse ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47. Nov. 22, 1948 (Page 1) Crisis of Chiang regime-blow to U.S. Imperialism, by Joseph Hansen Union groups back defense of fired legless veteran Dockers turn thumbs down (photo) Truman stands pat on war policy -- old-line reactionaries rule Democratic Party, Congress, by Art Preis Canadian lumbermen foil Stalinist split Will soon have final returns on vote for SWP Longshoremen revolt against Ryan's sell-out deal (Page 2) Sit-down strike (photo) The fruits of Stalinist opportunism in election Hits Army star-chamber in Lewin-Carner hearing World Events, by J. Gomez Bradley reports on "risk" hearing The Lewin Carner case Longshoremen revolt against Ryan's contract (continued from Page 1) Police brutality (photo) Relief group schedules bazaar December 10-11 The Militant Army Truman stirs reporters with sharp observation (Page 3) Labor Party -- still the need $25,000 party-building fund hits 88% of goal as finish-line nears, by William F. Warde Profit bonanza for Big Business (photomontage) Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP party building fund Workers Forum Crisis of American imperialism Crisis of Chiang rule -- a blow to imperialists (continued from Page 1) Union democracy Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) American peoples front, by E.R. Frank Felled by smoke (photo) West Coast shipping bosses resume talks with strikers The Negro Struggle -- help the purge victims! by Albert Parker UAW progressives hold second state parley Mr. Astor gets a summons, by Joseph Keller Student caravan protests firing of professor Subpoena 22 heads of corporation is anti-trust probe Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48. Nov. 29, 1948 (Page 1) Murray-Stalinist fight keynotes CIO convention Dock strikers keep East Coast ports shut tight East Coast dock strike solid (photo) AFL chiefs play into hands of labor's foes on Taft Act -- turn convention into orgy of reaction, warmongering, by Art Preis Chinese Stalinist policy delays Chiang collapse Witch hunters move against libraries Democratic senator outlines plan for substitute anti-labor law N.J. CIO urges local to aid James Kutcher The Iron Curtain around probe of du Pont empire, by Art Preis (Page 2) Max Eastman, renegade ex-radical, beats war drum on AFL rostrum, by Joseph Hansen Japanese union leader jailed (photo) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Iron Curtain around Du Pont empire probe (continued from Page 1) Orgy of reaction at AFL meet (continued from Page 1) "Trotskyist" deviation shakes Albanian CP Four textile union officials sentenced for mass picketing Chinese Stalinist policy delays Chiang collapse (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) The lesson of Peru $25,000 party-building fund hits 89% of goal with one week to go, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP party building fund Workers Forum The AFL and Taft-Hartleyism GM speed-up provokes Detroit Chrysler strike Just campaign propaganda Flint unionist on city commission backs bus strike Grateful to ACEWR for timely package Canadian Trotskyists announce new local in Vancouver, B.C. Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Expulsion of Max Bedacht, by George Breitman Workers' savings dwindle (graphic) National retail sales decline worries Wall St. economists, by John G. Wright Too many people? by Mary Wood Bohannan urges independent political action by Negroes Notes from the news Pacific Coast strikers to vote on agreement ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49. Dec. 6, 1948 (Page 1) AVC delegates hail Kutcher's civil rights fight Murray machine tightens grip on CIO at convention -- unleashes smashing attack on Stalinists, by F. Lang Same poison -- new bottle (cartoon) CIO leaders push rightward drive -- use convention to whoop up program of U.S. imperialists, by Art Preis Profits hold lead; wages trail prices Text of resolution of James Kutcher adopted by AVC New Jersey ADA backs legless vet V. R. Dunne, G. Breitman obtain encouraging vote Chicago ACEWR schedules 2-day Xmas bazaar New defeats hit Chiang regime ILA dock strike wins gains after revolt against sell-out Venezuelan democracy crushed, by Joseph Hansen (Page 2) Murray bureaucracy tightens its grip on CIO (continued from Page 1) CIO leaders at Portland convention (photo) Highlights and sidelights of CIO convention, by E. Harris The Militant Army (Page 3) Douglas's speech to the CIO Party-building fund hits $22,816, 91% of the goal, as campaign ends, by William F. Warde Scoreboard for $25,000 SWP party building fund U.S. Marines in China (photo) Workers Forum CIO chiefs push rightward drive (continued from Page 1) The AVC convention Hands off China! Forrestal reimposing wartime censorship? Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The Negro Struggle -- another Negro lynched, by Albert Parker At AVC convention (photo) Pacific Coast longshoremen defeat union-busting drive Those "timid" profiteers, by Joseph Keller Continued sag in sales alarms business men, [sic] by John G. Wright Gift volume indicated big ACEWR Xmas bazaar Notes from the News AVC backs Kutcher (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50. Dec. 13, 1948 (Page 1) Exiled Venezuelan leader links U.S. oil interests to Army coup, by Joseph Hansen Post election calendar (cartoon) Truman appeases capitalist class -- "nothing to fear," he tells conclave of manufacturers, by Art Preis Truman admits Greek "stalemate" despite half billion from U.S. "Powder-puff" labor leaders betray fight on T-H repeal Kutcher's civil rights plea to AVC convention The vote for Trotskyism, by George Clarke Transport union ousts Stalinists after 14-yr. rule Support for Kutcher continues to roll in (Page 2) Meaning of Justice Douglas's speech to the CIO, by Art Preis World Events, by Joseph Hansen Seeks aid for Chinese dictator (photo) The Stalinist debacle in the CIO U.S. oil firms linked to Venezuelan coup (continued from Page 1) Truman tells Big Business it has "nothing to fear" (continued from Page 1) Dam still there The Militant Army (Page 3) A blow against the witch hunt NAM's political theories peddled by labor and liberal spokesmen, by George Breitman Against Jim Crow (photos) Book review Referendum on war question Workers Forum San Francisco relief bazaar French and German strikes SWP party building fund Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The medical monopoly, by Joseph Keller Judge in Tojo trial accuses Allies of equal guilt in war Housing shortage (photo) Southern drive, by Albert Parker Kutcher's civil rights plea to AVC convention (continued from page 1) Not worth a red cent Poison gas continues to threaten Donora The vote for Trotskyism (continued from Page 1) Notes from the news Swedish Stalinist opposition ousted from key points ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51. Dec. 20, 1948 (Page 1) Truman liberals on display -- the Humphrey dinner, by Farrell Dobbs U.S. speeds global military alliance in secret sessions -- rearming of Japan implied in Gen. MacArthur's report "Peace on earth . . . (cartoon) Why their silence on Kutcher case? Firing of Kutcher unconstitutional, says lawyer guild SWP leaders to speak at anniversary meeting Layoffs reported by press: jobless figures show rise Miners to demand 30-hour week; high stockpiles cause work loss Curran widens purge of Stalinists in NMU A hotbed of Jim Crow -- Washington, D.C. (Page 2) Can liberals be trusted in civil rights right? by Albert Parker Hands across the sea (photo) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Cleveland AFL editor discusses case of legless vet over radio Truman liberals on display Kutcher ouster held illegal by National Lawyers Guild (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) What the vote tabulation shows Probe of New York divorce racket stirs public interest in model law, by Paul Abbott Their season's greetings: An eviction notice (photo) Workers Forum The profits hearing in Washington Labor must prepare now Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) "Hire" learning in America, by Art Preis G. L. K. Smith hard pressed to keep fascist party going, by Joseph Hansen Lynch victim's widow accuses Klansmen (photos) New leads in Tresca case Why Stalinist machine in TWU was crushed after 14-year rule Forrestal's dictatorship plan U.S. speeds global military alliance in secret sessions (continued from Page 1) Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52. Dec. 27, 1948 (Page 1) Outlook for labor January 1, 1949 -- by the Editors White House shares guilt in Indonesia, says SWP -- charges U.S. aids imperialist rape of Java republic Season's greetings (cartoon) Truman drafts new witch-hunt bill -- seeks to legalize Gestapo methods of "loyalty" purge Labor urges to mobilize all-out aid to Indonesia Text of Socialist Workers Party telegram to Truman on Indonesia UAW supports Kutcher fight Health policies -- capitalist and socialist, by Farrell Dobbs (Page 2) 1948 in review -- what's ahead for 1949 -- two-party rule received shocks, but union leaders rescued it, by Joseph Keller 1948 in review -- what's ahead for 1949 -- U.S. drive for world domination heightens fear of atomic war, by Joseph Hansen Jobless vet would sell eye (photo) Civil rights lynched in growing witch-hunt, by John F. Petrone Brass continues drive to militarize America Unions faced 2-pronged attack of Taft-Hartley Act, inflation, by Art Preis Promises were plentiful -- but Negro conditions did not improve, by Albert Parker U.S. moves to permanent war economy (Page 3) For a Congress of Labor How the Allied imperialists brought the "Four Freedoms" to Indonesia, by Joseph Hansen Ku Kluxers grow bolder (photo) Book Review The Marshall Plan and Indonesia War hero's burial made an issue by white supremacists Correction Truman and civil rights Activities of "Militant" readers and the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The plight of the aged, by Farrell Dobbs War is "normal" way of life, claims Eberhardt Committee Police violence mounted in 1948 (photo) The enormous cost of preparations for World War III MacArthur ends the farce, by Paul Abbott They'd rather have Stalin, by Art Preis Health program under capitalism and socialism North Shore CIO asks united labor congress Post Office job regained by "loyalty" purge victim, by J. 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