1949 MILITANT, VOLUME 12, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE 1. Jan. 3, 1949 (Page 1) SWP plenum opens offensive on anti-Marxists -- national body outlines program to defend union democracy, labor independence NMU chiefs copy CP methods in purge of Stalinists, by Ralph Bell Dubinsky deals stab-in-back to labor in Taft-Hartley fight -- ILGWU bureaucrats peddle own anti-strike "substitutes," by Art Preis [Cartoon -- no title] Who will do planning under U.S. Socialism? by Farrell Dobbs Stalinist legislator in Ceylon joins Trotskyist movement James Kutcher invited to address Conn. CIO The state of the union and our legislative program, by the Editors (Page 2) Post-election trends and perspectives in U.S., by M. Stein SWP pioneers honored at anniversary affair Mine tragedy (photo) SWP opens offensive against anti-Marxists (continued from Page 1) Who will plan under US socialism The Militant Army (Page 3) The UN and Indonesia "Morality" in Indonesia war -- where Philip Murray stands in struggle against Dutch imperialism, by Joseph Hansen Dutch invaders overrun Indonesia (map) Forrestal asks for more power Workers Forum Dubinsky stabs workers in back with "substitute" anti-labor bill (continued from Page 1) The Stalinists and the Smith Act Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) "Children not wanted," by Art Preis Weinstock letters show CP sabotages fight on Smith Act, by George Breitman No justice here (photo) Not so few, but so many, by Paul Abbott NMU purge copies CP (continued from Page1) These eyes that haunt . . . Jim Crow puts liberals on spot, by J. Meyer Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Jan. 10, 1949 (Page 1) VA Gen. Gray OK's firing of legless veteran -- new loyalty board memo ends pretense of fair hearing on individual cases State of the Union, 1949 (cartoon) Truman "Fair Deal" proposals sugar-coat military program -- calls for universal military training, curb on strikes and power to freeze wages, by Art Preis SWP pickets at Dutch consulate, backs [sic] Indonesia Further degeneration of the Socialist Party, by Farrell Dobbs Anti-labor press hails Dubinsky's T-H "substitute" 23,777 Toronto votes cast for Ross Dowson, by Barry Brent Supreme Court again shows its class bias (Page 2) Capitalist propaganda runs into "sales resistance," by M. Stein World Events, by Joseph Hansen Truman sugar-coats militarism program (continued from Page 1) Designed for strikebreaking (photo) 23,777 Toronto votes cast for Ross Dowson (continued from Page 1) Degeneration of Socialist Party (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Tenant group dance in Harlem Jan. 14 (Page 3) Truman's military budget New book on Sacco-Vanzetti -- full story of 1927 murder of two working class fighters, by Paul Schapiro Don't wait until the "bust" SP record vs. ours on Indonesia, by Joseph Hansen New developments in Kutcher case Correction Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) "Christian will to peace," by Art Preis Italian veterans protest (photo) Members alarmed by political purge in maritime union, by W. F. Herndon Nailing Marx to the cross, by Paul Abbott Judge frees cop-killer of Negro youth in Detroit Fascists push segregation law ACEWR reports on recent bazaars Portrait of new Congress, by Joseph Keller Notes from the news Home markets are key to 1949 trends, by John G. Wright ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Jan. 17, 1949 (Page 1) How revolutionary socialist would speak in Congress, by Farrell Dobbs CIO tax program in sharp contrast to president's -- would shift burden from poor to rich The old sword trick (cartoon) Truman budget sacrifices human needs to war costs -- A-bomb gets 7 times more than new housing program, by Art Preis Where your tax dollar is going Help for James Kutcher growing on West Coast Prominent educators join Cleveland group Acheson to continue Marshall war policy The fight over the Taft Act, an Editorial (Page 2) Your stake in the case of the legless veteran, by George Breitman World Events, by Joseph Hansen Leaders in Kutcher fight (photo) The White House's Steel Plan -- is it "socialistic"? How a revolutionary socialist would speak in 81st Congress (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) Slum clearance or slum creation? A discussion of post-election trends -- readers question accuracy of estimate printed here An answer tracing main political developments in labor movement, by E.R. Frank Trial of 12 Stalinists The Vatican and Indonesia Chinese Trotskyists hold celebration of 1917 revolution Truman and lynch-murder Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Whither U.S. capitalism? by Art Preis Profits, prices & wages (cartoon) Politicians try to push civil rights issue into background, by J. Meyer Humphrey and labor, by Grace Carlson Buffalo UE votes down frame-up trial move A lesson in democracy, by John G. Wright New Haven SWP opens new office Wallace throws another boomerang, by George Clarke Oakland FEPC law defeated by City Council, by Joseph Bryant ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Jan. 24, 1949 (Page 1) Lenin's record speaks against his slanderers, by John G. Wright The "Fair Deal" pie (cartoon) NMU meeting gives setback to purge methods -- undemocratic acts rouse apprehension, by W. F. Herndon Trail of C.P. threatens all labor's rights -- atmosphere of police terror marks thought-control case, by Farrell Dobbs Full support for Kutcher at Conn. CIO convention Pensions and welfare top list of auto union demands UAW locals give moral, financial help to legless veteran's fight SWP case -- precedent for Stalinist trial Death knell sounds for Chiang dictatorship, by Joseph Hansen (Page 2) What American labor can learn from Lenin, by Joseph Hansen Leaders of Russian Revolution (photo) Lenin's record speaks against his slanderers (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Truman's war on civil rights The SWP case -- precedent for Stalinist trial (continued from Page 1) Storm Shanghai banks (photo) New York NMU membership puts check on political purge moves (continued from Page 1) New Stalinist right turn! "Life" magazine is bitter Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) 30-hour week and morals, by Art Preis Little discussion of problems at Conn. CIO parley By-passed (photo) Unemployment for 4 million predicted for next spring No one need go hungry, by Paul Abbott Trial of C.P. threatens the rights of all labor (continued from Page 1) Notes from the news Connecticut CIO backs veteran (continued from Page 1) Detroit SWP to celebrate National Negro History Week Committee to help Kutcher formed in So. California ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Jan. 31, 1949 (Page 1) The president's inaugural speech, by Farrell Dobbs Trotskyists run for office in two California cities -- campaigns open in Los Angeles, Oakland New York grand jury system (cartoon) Truman urges pact binding America to new world war -- puts pressure on Congress to arm North Atlantic bloc, by Joseph Hansen SWP rally in N.Y. to protest trial of Stalinist leaders Imperialists in Shanghai fear workers' uprising "Militant" office gutted by fire 3 more CIO councils back legless veteran CP trial shows juries packed by the right, by Farrell Dobbs (Page 2) Does "World Fair Deal" differ from "old" imperialism, [sic] by John G. Wright Protest Dutch invasion (photo) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Imperialists in China fear uprising as Chiang flees (continued from Page 1) President's inauguration speech Author urges help for James Kutcher New leads in Tresca case Truman asks pact for new war (continued from Page 1) Dobbs to speak in Buffalo Feb. 12 The Military Army (Page 3) UAW conference and Labor Party "Why don't you all get together?" and other letters from readers on problems facing labor movement -- can't see why the minority groups fail to unite against foe Where the taxes come from -- and go (graphic) Taking over Nazi methods Unemployment rises in America Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Medical medicine men, by Mary Wood Weinstock admits treachery of CP in fight on Smith Act, by George Breitman Workers, in your hand lies Indonesia's fate (cartoon) Dutch Trotskyists back Indonesian freedom struggle Negroes and the CIO, by Joseph Andrews "New Republic" on Kutcher, by George Breitman Stimulating program marks Bay Area celebration of Negro History Week, by Dickson Woods Detroit youth group hits SLID moves Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Feb. 7, 1949 (Page 1) Wall Street sets up clamor to speed CP trial, by Farrell Dobbs Cost of living (cartoon) Weinstock backs out on offer to debate Trotskyist -- will not defend CP role in SWP trial Truman's bill no bar to use of injunctions -- bloc in Congress prepares other anti-labor provisions, by George Breitman Monopolists try to hide need for wage raises, by John G. Wright Rhode Island CIO pledges to help Kutcher committee Taft Act supporters in position to "put teeth" in new bill New Stalin plea: "I want a deal," by Joseph Hansen "Carry on as usual," say Chinese Stalinists (Page 2) World Trade Union body -- a pawn in the Cold War, by N. Henri Professors ousted in witch-hunt (photos) World Events, by Joseph Hansen New bid made by Stalin (continued from Page 1) Mourn untimely death of Belgian Trotskyist Concert for Kutcher The economic causes of U.S. war drive, by John Saunders The Militant Army Union locals aid Kutcher defense (Page 3) Memo of the AFL on civil rights Negro history week and the workers, by J. Meyer Scottsboro case, Northern style (photo) Peace -- a lull in war A new book on the life of Frederick Douglass, by George Lavan A Stalinist replies to the "Star" Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The saga of the 10c. fare, by Robert Chester "Where tax dollar comes from . . . " (graphic) Democrats and Republicans combine to save filibuster, by Albert Parker Letter to a student, by Grace Carlson Big Business clamors for speed in CP trial (continued from Page 1) "Democrat" and Smith Act, by Sam Taylor Truman's bill no bar to use of injunctions (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. Feb. 14, 1949 (Page 1) James Kutcher in hospital for new operation, by George Breitman Reconstruction of "Militant" office proceeding slowly -- readers' donations still urgently needed Repeal of T-H injunctions (cartoon) "Inherent powers" doctrine menaces democratic rights -- Truman claims presidential authority to rule by decree, by Art Preis Judge bars "confidential" jury-packing evidence, by Farrell Dobbs Survival of Kuomintang made possible by CP, by Li Fu-jen A lesson that labor can profit from, by the Editors Trial of the Stalinist leaders, by James P. Cannon (Page 2) The trial of the Stalinist leaders (continued from Page 1) Mop brigade parades for wage hike (photo) Labor Union Trends -- Stalinism and the opposition in the UAW, by Bert Cochran Judge bars "confidential" records (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Detroit celebrates Negro History Week (Page 3) On the road to totalitarianism The two sides of Abraham Lincoln, by G. F. Eckstein Eleven years after death of Leon Sedov The witch-hunt invades education CP permits Kuomintang survival (continued from Page 1) Criminal silence of union leaders Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The Mindszenty case, by Art Preis Joy loader brings gloom to miners (photo) Kutcher committee launches nation-wide petition drive Newark CIO council cooperates in fight Repeating our warning, by Albert Parker 4 million decline in jobs since July Seattle SWP supports protest moves against college witch-hunts, by John Black Frank Barnes is still penalized, by J. L. Hawkins Plant police on strike at Westinghouse unit Gilding the warmonger Heated contest marks NAACP election in L. A., by J. Blake Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. Feb. 21, 1949 (Page 1) UAW officials' collusion with employers revealed Anna L. Strong arrested as "spy" in Soviet Union "Watch the birdie!" (cartoon) Greek govt. kills Jehovah Witness -- American press, politicians and clergy silent on murder Answer to Ben Davis' slander against SWP, by Farrell Dobbs Noted legal experts join Kutcher defense Phila. transit workers show power in strike, by J. Minuit Protest on purge by Willard Motley Report Dutch troop revolt in Indonesia (Page 2) Social Democrats endorse witch-hunt in colleges Zipper plant zipped shut (photo) UAW officials' collusion with bosses revealed (continued from Page1) World Events, by Joseph Hansen Answer to Ben Davis' slanders (continued from Page 1) Phila. transit workers show power in strike (continued from Page 1) Methodist minister on Mindszenty case The Militant Army (Page 3) Why they can't answer Taft Issues in Washington's time and ours -- the struggle to win colonial independence, by Joseph Hansen Issues in Washington's time and ours -- resistance to the use of arbitrary powers, by Ruth Johnson Take away their war-making powers! Kutcher case is attracting wide attention in schools Workers Forum Silver lining for loan sharks West Coast unions help legless veteran Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A late Christmas story, by Theodore Kovalesky States plot own anti-Red laws as witch-hunts grow Veterans picket landlord (photo) Weinstock uses lie-and-run technique to dodge debate, by George Clarke Spies, spies, everywhere! by Henry Walsh Lonshoremen [sic] blast Bridges lay-off plan, by E. Harris National heart week, by Grace Carlson Oakland City Council knocks FEPC ordinance off ballot, by William Gorman 29th anniversary observed by league for mutual aid Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. Feb. 28, 1949 (Page 1) George Novack starts on tour for Jim Kutcher "Nothing to worry about . . ." (cartoon) Our program to meet menace of unemployment, an Editorial Ban all restrictions on right on strike, SWP tells Senate -- prohibit labor injunctions, Dobbs demands of Congress Union leaders violate promises in T-H fight Kutcher challenges Clark at Jefferson Day celebration Queens College case and Catholic hierarchy CP trial recessed UAW opposition paper answers Reuther (Page 2) The defense of labor's living standards, by Art Preis Landlords lobby (photo) Markos on the scrapheap -- a Greek sequel to the Yugoslav affair, by Spero Queens College case and Catholic hierarchy (continued from Page 1) Mounting union aid for Kutcher Logical choice The Militant Army (Page 3) The North Atlantic pact conspiracy Life in MacArthur's Japan today, by Paul Schapiro Letters from our readers The wailing liberals NAACP condemns Democratic Party delays on closure A blow to sound unionism Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Potential fellow-draftees! by John F. Petrone Striking drivers walk (photo) Lay-offs are chief topic of discussion in plants today, by Milton Alvin Teachers with "conviction," by Ruth Johnson Phila. settlement unpopular with transit strikers Good start for Weiss campaign in Los Angeles, by Lois Saunders A lesson in democracy, by Fred Hart Filomena Goelman leads fight for FEPC in Oakland Real issues evaded at UAW economic parley Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Mar. 7, 1949 (Page 1) CP launches public attack on James Kutcher, by George Breitman Witch-hunt bill aimed at N.Y. school teachers (Cartoon -- no title) Truman administration bears responsibility for filibuster -- White House seeking a deal with party's Southern wing, by Farrell Dobbs Honored -- and suppressed Cardinal leads scabs against cemetery strike, by Art Preis Smith Act prosecution of CP starts March 7, by Farrell Dobbs Toledo jobless increase as authorities twiddle thumbs, by Milton Alvin CIO policy weakens wage drive (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- the struggle for control of the UE, by Bert Cochran Stalinists attack James Kutcher (continued from Page 1) World Events George Novack starts tour for Kutcher in Pittsburgh "Fourth International" scores with another excellent issue, by Joseph Hansen Unions outlawed in Venezuela The Militant Army (Page 3) Unemployment and unions' duty Anna L. Strong boosts CP line in China, by Li Fu-jen Jews and Arabs exchange PW's (photo) Liberals and the Atlantic pact Truman responsibility for Senate filibuster (continued from Page 1) Cardinal leads strikebreakers (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The mind of Mr. Clark, by James Kutcher First returns on local elections of CIO auto workers Myra Weiss bids Wallaceites to support program of SWP, by Lois Saunders Humphrey and housing, by Grace Carlson Smith Act prosecution of CP starts March 7 (continued from Page 1) Youngstown SWP demand action on local FEPC bill My interview with LEPL, by Philomena Goelman 4 campaign rallies every week in L.A. The case of Bishop G. Bromley Oxnam, by Joseph Keller Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. Mar. 14, 1949 (Page 1) Cardinal Spellman -- strikebreaker, an Editorial "I am proud to be a strikebreaker!" (cartoon) CIO lawyer seeks right to attend veteran's hearing -- loyalty board sets Mar. 30 for review World-famous scientists aid James Kutcher -- call for defense of legless veteran in civil rights case Cannon pamphlet on Minneapolis trial reissued Fear of Depression is voiced at trial of 11, by Farrell Dobbs Minimum wage bill undergoes surgery Novack's tour schedule Carey McWilliams answers Stalinist slander on SWP Is the 30-hour week program a "dream"? by Art Preis Next week: (Page 2) George Novack's tour gets off to notable start in Pittsburgh Shanghai strike indicates growing unrest in China, by Li Fu-jen Additional groups support Kutcher Successful work on petitions in N.Y. CP oppositionists reported active in Hungary, Germany Labor Union Trends -- History and program of UE opposition, by Bert Cochran The Militant Army (Page 3) The Foster-Dennis statement An analysis of union leaders' role, by Paul Schapiro One Democrat to another (photo) Cabinet-post shuffles by Truman and Stalin Truman and the filibuster Philadelphia cops raid inter-racial meeting Letters from our readers Correction Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A matter of opinion, by James Kutcher Police boss sets ominous pattern for Detroit Press, by Howard Mason How jury is being selected in trial of Stalinist leaders, by Farrell Dobbs Two million lost childhoods, by Ruth Johnson Place on ballot won by Oakland candidate Sidney Hook -- then and now, by George Breitman Main L. A. election issue -- who should run the govt.? by Lois Saunders Heated elections in Flint UAW, by Emmett Moore ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. Mar. 21, 1949 (Page 1) New police-state bills pushed by witch-hunters Novack stricken with influenza on tour in Cleveland (Cartoon -- no title) Truman Democrats in retreat all along line on "Fair Deal" -- not a single pledge fulfilled in eleven weeks of session, by Art Preis Stalin's crimes bared at Paris Kravchenko trial Jury selected in trial of 11 Stalinist leaders, by Farrell Dobbs Buffalo "News" smears union groups and SWP Next week: Senate filibuster debate was a sham battle, by Albert Parker (Page 2) New introduction to Cannon trial pamphlet Stalin's crimes bared at Paris Kravchenko trial (continued from Page 1) Buffalo "News" smears the SWP (continued from Page 1) April FI features study on democracy Labor Union Trends -- Reuther threatens the opposition, by Bert Cochran The Military Army (Page 3) The demand of the miners Truth about Trenton frameup, by Bill Smith Three Trenton victims (photo) 26 Post Office employees file suit against purge Stalinists smear their defenders Jury selected in Stalinist trial (continued from Page 1) Trumanites retreat all along line on "Fair Deal" (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Four of the unemployed, by Theodore Kovalesky Rubber workers in front line of wage rise fight "Discouraged and disgusted" (photo) Cardinal Spellman smashes strike of cemetery workers Meat in the diet, by Grace Carlson Growing support for Kutcher committees Dubinsky's radio station, by Ruth Johnson Wright to discuss Soviet Russia today Myra Weiss' campaign arouses wide interest, by Lois Saunders The housing crisis and the unused plants, by M. Alvin ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. Mar. 28, 1949 (Page 1) What's to be done about civil rights? by Albert Parker First fruit (cartoon) Let the people vote on question of war or peace! an Editorial Pact's aims are war, dictatorships -- pledges military aid of U.S. to crush popular uprisings, by George Breitman SWP tells stand against T-H Act to House body CP cites role in war as defense at trial, by Farrell Dobbs Fascists, colonial despots in new imperialist line-up, by Art Preis Labor and liberal leaders in Detroit urge Kutcher aid Marshall Plan linked directly to war pact, by George Clarke Next week: (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- Knoll vs. Reuther on political action, by Bert Cochran Stalinists on trial plead war role (continued from Page 1) Atlantic pact's aims -- war, dictatorships (continued from Page 1) Fascists, colonial despots in new imperialist line-up (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) Truman's weird alibis The unknown soldier and the legless vet, by Theodore Kovalesky "Devotedly yours in Christ" The liberals -- help or obstacle? SWP stand on T-H told to House (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Representative government? by Joseph Keller Courier's view on the filibuster Talked civil rights to death (photo) Hard economic reality makes Pollyanna forecasts absurd, by John G. Wright The meanest man of the month, by Ruth Johnson Big Weiss vote sought as mayoralty race ends, by Lois Saunders Phila. jobless at seven-year peak, by J. Minuit Buffalo UAW local progressives defeated by sinister conspiracy Final L. A. rally will be held on April 3 SWP supports candidate of Mexican community in L. A. More educators, religious leaders back Kutcher case ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. Apr. 4, 1949 (Page 1) N. Y. conference peddles sham "peace program," by John G. Wright Geo. Novack's tour cut short by illness But look what's behind you! (cartoon) SWP calls for united action in defense of civil liberties -- issues plea to all who want to save democratic rights "Anti-Red mobilization in New York fizzles, by Art Preis Lenin's views grossly perverted at trial of 11, by Farrell Dobbs SWP calls for support of $7,500 Militant fund, by James P. Cannon Chicago Stalinist hoodlums assault distributors of civil rights leaflet An interview with Reverend Melish, by Ruth Johnson Persecution of the conscientious objectors, by Farrell Dobbs (Page 2) ACLU meeting voices alarm at rising reaction, by Farrell Dobbs Cultural conference peddles Stalinist sham "peace program" (continued from Page 1) Minister tells "Militant" why he is under attack (continued from Page 1) SWP denies that it picketed at "peace congress" "Anti-Red" mass mobilization against conference fizzles (continued from Page 1) Next week: Lenin's teachings grossly perverted at trial of 11 (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) "Fair Deal" -- for rent sharks Restrictive ballot bill opposed by SWP in Conn. Laski barred from UCLA talk (photo) AFL editor tells why he supports Kutcher despite intimidation Workers Forum A timely study of "loyalty" purge, by William F. Warde New issue of a prophetic pamphlet Persecution of conscientious objectors (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party Another impotent maneuver (Page 4) Walter White apologizes, by Albert Parker Railway express lockout (photo) 100,000 in strike wave against the speedup in auto Reporter makes news Juries convict two in Seattle "contempt" trials, by John Black Crisis in the Workers Party, by George Breitman Background of the Oakland council election, by William Gorman ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. Apr. 11, 1949 (Page 1) Kutcher appeal heard by top "loyalty" board N. J. CIO counsel defends Kutcher at hearing in N.Y. "Dove of peace" (cartoon) Heaviest blitz on civil rights in U.S. history -- police-state measures to destroy political liberties flood state, federal legislatures, by Albert Parker SWP vote gains in Los Angeles election Mob violence incited at Pittsburgh rally How Murray's machine crushed militant local, by G. Mason Pitt. student at Stalinist protest rally tells how thugs beat him up Appeal to our readers on the Militant fund, by the Editors The ACTU whitewashes a strikebreaker, by Art Preis (Page 2) Labor Union Notes -- the "Socialist Call" stoops to slander, by Bert Cochran They meet again (photo) First branch returns fill 17% of Militant fund, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for Militant Fund Kutcher hearing by top board ACTU whitewashes strikebreaker (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) What Churchill revealed about pact Worcester firms chisel on wages as jobless grow, by Irene James Vote New York taxi strike (photo) Phila. meeting hits police assault on civil rights, by J. Minuit Opposition holds ground elections in UAW show Letters -- or a Congress of labor? Murray machine crushes local (continued from Page 1) The Pittsburgh outrage Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) She confesses -- a little, by John G. Wright Boston ILG forced to give up 35-hour week FBI stoolpigeon testifies for government in C. P. trial, by Farrell Dobbs Norman Mailer's speech, by George Breitman SWP candidate addresses many workers in Oakland Ship workers convention terminates in a deadlock Bulletin Notes from the news Federal judge jails six more in California for "contempt," by J. Blake ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. Apr. 18, 1949 (Page 1) NMU heads demand oath of "loyalty" by members, by R. Bell Truman labor bill faces amendments More CIO, AFL unions extend aid to James Kutcher Angel of mercy (cartoon) New war moves follow signing of Atlantic pact -- Truman hurls atomic bomb threat again, by Art Preis Kremlin steps up its campaign against Tito, by Ruth Johnson Cleveland strike pickets held on 2-million bond, by M. Toohey SWP radio speaker upholds socialized medical system Report on ADA convention, by Farrell Dobbs Next week: ADA national board to support Kutcher (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- two million-dollar organizing campaigns, by Bert Cochran Atlantic pact ceremonies (photo) Fund campaign passes quarter mark of quota, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for Militant fund Maritime union heads demand "loyalty" oath (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Kremlin steps up its rabid campaign against Yugoslavs (continued from Page 1) Auto workers fight speedup in Detroit Fellow victim (Page 3) New attacks on democratic rights Walter White protests article in "Militant" Kutcher corrects story of California labor columnist Germany and the "democratic" imperialists Dilemma of the Socialist Party, by George Breitman New war moves follow pacts Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Cancer control month, by Grace Carlson CCNY students keep ranks firm in protest strike, by Arthur Kent Strikebreaking in Cleveland (photo) Five million jobless, report of Census Bureau indicates The human scrap heap, by John G. Wright Cleveland strike pickets held on 2-million bond (continued from Page 1) Not-so-free enterprise, by Ruth Johnson First results of the new rent law Notes from the news Report on the ADA Chicago convention (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. Apr. 25, 1949 (Page 1) The spirit of May Day (cartoon) Skoglund faces renewed threat of deportation 2,018 votes cast for Filomena Goelman Oakland candidate Union chiefs shadow box with T-H, unemployment -- fail to mobilize membership for united action campaign, by Art Preis May Day manifesto of Socialist Workers Party Police-spy atmosphere pervades trial of CP, by Farrell Dobbs Novack describes progress in rallying Kutcher defense, by Larissa Reed The outrage in Cleveland -- a grim warning, by Bert Cochran (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- the outrage in Cleveland Stool-pigeon atmosphere at trial of CP (continued from Page 1) Witch-hunt bill signed (photo) Fund lags 11% as drive goes into second half, by Reba Aubrey Novack makes report on Kutcher defense (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Woolen textiles skid (Page 3) The truth comes out May Day and the fight for 30-hour week, by Ruth Johnson Vincent Dunne, pioneer Trotskyist, honored on his sixtieth birthday Meeting in Paris condemns French war on Indo-China The Paris "World Peace Congress" May Day manifesto (continued from Page 1) Clericalism versus social welfare Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Atlantic pact and the ADA, by John G. Wright Broad Minnesota Committee to help James Kutcher New York college strike (photo) NMU port officials in N. Y. hit "Yellow-Dog" amendment, by R. Bell Aftermath of the filibuster, by J. Meyer Special session of Congress demanded by New York NAACP James T. Farrell explains why he supports Kutcher Myra Weiss gets 1,506 votes in Los Angeles, by J. Blake Two more unionists at Westinghouse victimized as "poor security risks" Notes from the news Next week: Detroit lecture on labor leader's role ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. May 2, 1949 (Page 1) Special report from China on the civil war Make yourself at home (cartoon) Largest branches in NMU condemn purge amendm'ts Attacks on democratic rights arouse increasing opposition -- Chicago educators challenge witch-hunt; 105 aid Kutcher Tito says Czech government abets despots in Greece "Model" repressive law adopted by Maryland Heartening signs in the fight for civil liberties, an Editorial GI jobless benefits to end on July 25 Video station cuts off Weiss civil rights debate, by J. Blake Baruch's plan for permanent regimentation, by Art Preis Next week: (Page 2) A special report from China (continued from Page 1) Chinese students ask peace (photo) Militant fund still lags 11% with 2 weeks to go, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for Militant fund Baruch plan for permanent regimentation in America (continued from Page 1) Kutcher receives support from many diverse groups Sperry UE local votes aid for vet The Militant Army (Page 3) The Trumanites retreat once more Socialized medicine -- why the U.S. needs it, by Harry Braverman "Guilt by association" The N.Y. NAACP resolution Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The "trust-busting" fraud Senator Paul Douglas "rising star of Illinois," by J. Meyer In their own backyard (photo) 65,000 Ford workers vote to strike against speedup Senators go a-slumming, by Joseph Keller First Oakland SWP campaign brings encouraging results Whom to investigate? by Sam Taylor Councilman Connolly hits Kutcher purge Unemployment high in maritime unions Notes from the news Upturn forecasts prove false, by John G. Wright ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. May 9, 1949 (Page 1) Kutcher's appeal rejected by loyalty review board IWW first union named on Clark's "subversive" list "You're still fired! . . . " (cartoon) 24-hour work stoppage can turn tide on T-H -- slick deals, compromises bring fiasco Martin Abern dead; heart-attack victim Libyans tell why they want full independence, by Ruth Johnson Why I was barred from the Stalinist "peace conference," Calvin R. de Silva Paris "peace parleys" had much in common Next week: (Page 2) Paris "peace parleys' had much in common (continued from page 1) 74 hours down under (photo) $7,500 Militant fund reaches 68% of quota, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for Militant fund Kutcher committee reports new support for veteran The Militant Army Little accomplished at NAACP youth meet Sartre, Richard Wright denounce Atlantic pact as well as Stalinism Book Review Martin Abern heart-attack victim (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Loyalty board decision on Kutcher Trotskyist program in China World Events, by Paul G. Stevens Lifting of the Berlin blockade Interview with Libyan spokesmen Trying to steal May Day Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Baruch's great fear, by Art Preis Nationalists on the run (photo) Landlords move in for kill behind new rent-hike ruling, by Joseph Keller They can't intimidate us, by James Kutcher Alarm expressed over blacklist, school purges Right-wingers take control of Los Angeles CIO council, by Steve Roberts Notes from the news Bay Area SWP spokesman denounces witch-hunt bills Next week ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. May 16, 1949 (Page 1) Ford empire shut down by strike against speedup Kutcher group will carry case into federal court "We'll get that T-H yet! . . . " (cartoon) Atlantic pact aimed against socialism, Dobbs tells Senate -- SWP spokesman demands repudiation of war alliance Greek government murders another Jehovah's Witness Opponents of purge win new strength in NMU, by R. Bell Call unemployment "healthy correction" A Senate hearing at work, by Farrell Dobbs Answer Congress with 24-hour stoppage, by Art Preis Next week: (Page 2) Text of Farrell Dobbs statement on pact Militant fund drive near successful finish, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for Militant fund Labor Union Trends -- recent zigzags of Stalinists in the CIO, by Bert Cochran A Senate hearing at work (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Correction on dates of Bay Area series (Page 3) Full support to the Ford strike! How liberals aid Jim Crow, by Albert Parker Locked out at Philco (photo) Murder of the Jehovah's Witnesses Two not-so-innocents abroad, by George Breitman West Germany's real Constitution Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Socialized medicine, by Grace Carlson Strike against speedup shuts down Ford empire (continued from Page 1) "Ford is on strike!" (photo) "Right" to fire for political views claimed by company, by A. Smith Box-score of Marshall Plan, by Joseph Keller Longshore union votes down lay-off plan for 2nd time, by E. Harris World events, by Paul G. Stevens McWilliams says Kutcher case is "key" loyalty test Work-stoppage protests murder of ILGWU member ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. May 23, 1949 (Page 1) Ford maneuvers fail to shake strike solidarity Atlantic Pact Theatre (cartoon) Oil, ship unions ask shorter week with same pay CIO in Detroit urges national "labor holiday" -- calls for 24-hour stoppage to win Taft-Hartley repeal Pennsylvania CIO convention cheers James Kutcher Paid FBI stoolpigeons paraded at CP trial, by Farrell Dobbs "Trenton Six" appeal frame-up death sentence "Billion Dollar Club" has 56 members U.S. behind-scenes moves gain support for Franco, by Ruth Johnson Norman Thomas gives pact his blessings Next week: (Page 2) Labor Union Trends: Ford strike and the "fourth wage round," by Bert Cochran Pay tribute to slain organizer (photo) Branches go over top in $7500 fund drive, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for Militant fund Favorable press comment on case of purge victim FBI stoolpigeons on parade at CP trial The Militant Army (Page 3) What shall labor do now? Negro life in the South -- an honest report, by J. Meyer International solidarity for Canadian strikers Workers Forum Stalinist policy on deportations Socialist Call condemns firing of Jim Kutcher Norman Thomas gives his blessing to pact (continued from Page 1) Kutcher defense wins support in Washington A "minor incident" of hooliganism Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Socialized Medicine -- II Four men die in mine (photo) Job down-trend to continue, capitalist press now admits One Man's Whim, by Joseph Keller Ford's maneuvers fail to shake strike ranks (continued from Page 1) Incident in a Mine, by Walter Prince AFL proposes labor "unity" -- State Dept. style Tenney witch-hunt bills are aimed at almost everyone, by Al Lynn Affiliations NAACP is opposed to aid by U.S. to Jim Crow education Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. May 30, 1949 (Page 1) Stalinist "auto" sheet slanders SWP unionists Boss press aids right-wing victory in Buffalo union Ford shutdown (photo) CIO leaders deal blow to membership's rights -- decisions of national board strike at union democracy Rakes up old lies about Smith Act's first victims Kutcher to tour 3 Western states to rally support for his defense Libyan uprisings force U.N. delay on colonies Arbitration offer of Reuther angers Ford militants CP defendants haunted by Minneapolis case, by Farrell Dobbs The Kremlin's strikebreaking in Berlin Next week: (Page 2) "American freedom and Catholic power" -- truthful, courageous book, by Art Preis Kuomintang terror (photo) World Events, by Paul G. Stevens CP defendants haunted by Minneapolis case (continued from Page 1) Stalinist "auto" sheet slanders SWP unionists (continued from Page 1) Ford militants arbitration offer of Reuther angers (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) Who are the criminals in Berlin? Political lesson from France, by Pierre Frank Five strikers died here (photo) Libyan uprisings force U. N. delay on colonies (continued from Page 1) A new leadership needed "Home of the Brave" -- Hollywood's new approach to the Negroes, by Paul Schapiro The spy system in America Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Socialized Medicine III -- AMA on the defensive, by Grace Carlson Singer strikers fight speed-up and layoffs Tighten their grip (photo) SWP tells stand on FEPC to House committee hearing The squeeze is on, by John G. Wright Illinois state CIO backs defense of Jim Kutcher Right-wingers win Westinghouse election with aid of boss press News Notes New workers camp in N.J. to open season on June 18 Art symposium in N. Y. to aid ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. June 6, 1949 (Page 1) Rubber workers board suspends L.S. Buckmaster Atom scientist Urey leads attack on Clark blacklist The wringer (cartoon) Ford workers forced back to same speedup conditions -- arbitration deal by Reuther plays into company's hands Bolivia strikes spread after miners massacre Kutcher speaks Friday June 10 in Minneapolis Report execution of Tan Malakka Attack on V. Reuther deals blow to labor Union leaders assail Congress (Page 2) The atomic bomb and our future -- "No place to hide" -- what really happened at Bikini, by John G. Wright Bolivian strikes spread following miners massacre (continued from Page 1) The atomic bomb and our future -- "fear war and the bomb" -- humanity is not yet lost, by Joseph Hansen The Kremlin and anti-Semitism, by Paul G. Stevens Rubber workers board suspends L.S. Buckmaster (continued from Page 1) Ford workers forced back to same speedup (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) Halt the lynchers! Where the SWP stands on conscription -- 2 conscientious objectors criticize party's position -- a reply by Farrell Dobbs to letters from 2 CO's Why we defend Harry Bridges Seattle boilermakers regain local autonomy, by Daniel Roberto Workers Forum Get out of Germany Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) No comedy at Ford's, by R. Norton Abramson, high CIO official, exposes CP on civil rights Two trials at Foley Sq., by Ruth Johnson Still a matter of taste, by George Clarke CP fears to print Abramson reply, by William F. Warde Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. June 13, 1949 (Page 1) Lewis's charge of betrayal -- and Murray's reply, an Editorial The price of bread in Ohio (cartoon) Special session on civil rights urged by NAACP 3 CIO unions back defense of legless vet -- clothing, maritime, packing workers aid James Kutcher Minneapolis CIO urges national 24-hour stoppage Paris conclave uses masses as mere pawns, by Ruth Johnson Unemployment rises, but so do profits CP trial shows pattern developing in witch-hunt, by Farrell Dobbs Swear "loyalty" or starve, Ohio decrees (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- Reuther's policy in the Ford strike, by Bert Cochran Victor Reuther shot (photo) Paris conference plays with masses as so many pawns (continued from Page 1) World events, by Paul G. Stevens CP trial shows pattern developing in witch-hunt (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) An American Gestapo Socialism is answer -- Einstein, by Joseph Hansen The case of James Kutcher (text of article in June 1 "Advance") Truman comes out in the open Stalinists preserve system of wage slavery in China's cities, by George Breitman The hope for peace Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Socialized Medicine IV -- Congress taken care of, by Grace Carlson Canadian seamen fight scabbery of SIU leaders Georgia lynch victim (photo) Economic decline to deepen, monopoly spokesmen admit, by John G. Wright A time for reason Jim Kutcher to tell his story in Seattle The SP and the pact, by John F. Petrone New sample of Stalinist slander, by Joseph Keller Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. June 20, 1949 (Page 1) What are you going to do about it? an Editorial House body plans "book burning" in schools, colleges FBI at work (cartoon) Vast FBI police spy system uncovered at Coplon trial -- unions, industries, schools infested by paid informers, by George Breitman "Any American can be ruined" -- Condon CP defendant boasts war aid to imperialism, by Farrell Dobbs Kutcher well received by Minnesota unionists, by Winifred Nelson You too are a target of the witch-hunt, by Art Preis Fifth Amendment is under attack (Page 2) CP defendant boasts of aid to imperialist war (continued from Page 1) Demand jobs, get clubs (photo) House party plans "book burning" in schools, colleges World Events, by Paul G. Stevens The man they wanted to draft for president A book on Trotsky's murder, editorial note The Militant Army (Page 3) Three strikebreaking governments How the witch-hunt works -- bureaucratic infringements are not sanctioned by law, by Albert Parker How the witch-hunt works -- and now they want to make voters sign "loyalty oaths," by John F. Petrone Who are the betrayers? Artists pledge support to legless veteran's struggle FBI police spy system uncovered at trial Murderous attacks on labor leaders Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The ban on "the Nation," by Joseph Keller Hear of mine stoppage (photo) Buffalo Bell union forced to strike Are you a stockholder? by Jeanne Morgan Roybal victory shows L.A. minorities' power, by J. Blake Boeing company wins court decision; union will seek N L R B election, by C. Kaye "The Red Menace," by C. Grant Busy schedule planned for James Kutcher in Bay Area Notes from the news Seek 40 hr. pay for 30 hr. week ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. June 27, 1949 (Page 1) 8 million either jobless or on less than half-time -- but president sees "no crisis," by Art Preis Survey indicates wide opposition to spy scare Resistance to witch-hunt is growing -- maritime union membership blocks "loyalty purge move Green and Murray play two-faced role on T-H Committee asks support to stop Skoglund deportation N.Y. brewery union wins strike for shorter week No need to worry -- Truman, by George Breitman Next week: (Page 2) 8 million either jobless or less than half-time (continued from Page 1) Free ride from TWU (photo) Green, Murray in two-faced role (continued from Page 1) World Events, by Paul G. Stevens Buffalo militants and their slanderers, by Bert Cochran The Militant Army Committee urges aid for Skoglund (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) The purge in the plants CP trial and the fight for socialism, by Farrell Dobbs Ku Klux Klan activities (photo) Misrepresentation on housing Truman should keep quiet about the alien and sedition laws, by Ruth Johnson The Cold War will continue Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Who is ND 401? by Albert Parker Trial of Simpson set for June 27 in Philadelphia Lost finder in speedup (photo) Will CIO fight? -- the decisive question in the wage battle A new kind of "bigot," by Joseph Keller 6,000 warehousemen go on strike in Bay Area John Dewey speaks out, by John F. Petrone Loyalty board, FBI decline to debate with James Kutcher in Seattle SWP will participate in N. Y. civil rights meeting Michigan is 10th state CIO body to help legless vet Notes from the news Baltimore NMU for work stoppage to repeal T-H ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. July 4, 1949 (Page 1) UAW convention faces issue of union democracy Kutcher forces conference to hear his plea A lesson from American history (cartoon) Stalinists refuse to defend rights of political opponents -- Dobbs' appeal for support to SWP, Kutcher voted down Big drop in production predicted by December Government purge upheld in outrageous court decision Administration opens rent-hike flood-gates Where the blame rests for Taft's victory, by Art Preis (Page 2) Farrell Dobbs' speech at civil rights parley N. Y. regents warned not to blacklist SWP Lurye's killers? (Photos) Democracy issue in auto union Kutcher impresses Seattle liberal and labor circles Stalinists refuse to defend rights of political opponents (continued from Page 1) Immigrat'n board holds hearing on Skoglund's appeal The Militant Army Successful season expected for Mountain Spring camp Oil union seeks 36-hour week (Page 3) The NMU ranks point the way The Fourth of July tradition, by Ruth Johnson Hawaiian strikers fight back against union-busting drive Results of "lesser evil" politics Criticism stifled at Labor Party conference Ku Klux Klan terrorism Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Witch-hunts and Jim Crow, by William F. Warde Vital issues face delegates at NAACP 40th conference, by Albert Parker Jim Crow violence (photo) Socialized Medicine V: British medicine, by Grace Carlson New political program needed How to win civil rights Internal life of the organization Hook finds a friend, by Joseph Keller Youngstown paper incites violence against Negroes Mass action in Washington, D. C. Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. July 11, 1949 (Page 1) Defends civil rights of all, Dobbs urges conference Civil rights just for us (cartoon) Labor Party is way to fight T-H -- Taft's victory shows folly of depending on Democrats, by Art Preis Ad profits show who control [sic] press New York regents stage witch-hunt "hearings" Reuther seeks tighter rule at UAW convention Stalinists hacks rebuffed as longshoremen back Kutcher Anti-union, anti-Jewish bias in purge of NLRB U.S. economy skids sharply, by John G. Wright (Page 2) Dobbs asks conference to defend rights of all (continued from Page 1) (No headline) (photo) Connally bucks CP in ALP primary Letter from Germany -- "benefits" of the Marshall Plan Labor Party is the way to fight Taft-Hartley Act (continued from Page 1) World situation, Eastern Europe analyzed in international bulletin Degeneration of Socialist Party The Militant Army (Page 3) Labor internationalism Press comment on civil rights controversy Toledo meeting protests persecution of two religious objectors to war CP burns fingers on Kutcher, by George Breitman The 30-hour week demand New York jobless claims number 721,000 Let the people decide Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A deathly sick world, by John G. Wright Court reverses death sentences (photo) NMU members to continue fight for union democracy Pressure needed to win freedom for Trenton Six Charge Catholic interference in New York public schools They want war, by Joseph Keller A Catholic answers Spellman Attorney Gen. Clark OK's FBI stoolpigeon network Los Angeles banquet to honor Jim Kutcher Camp is excellent resort for summer Postpone Simpson trial until fall Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. July 18, 1949 (Page 1) CIO steelworkers face showdown battle on wages Touchstone for conference to defend Bill of Rights, an Editorial Yippee -- I feel bullish (cartoon) SWP asks board of inquiry to probe Stalinist slanders -- Howard Fast challenged to face hearing Truman report belittles danger of Depression, by Art Preis Dictator-rule in UAW fought at convention Three conference sponsors agree on united action need Dobbs answers Fast's lies in "Compass" (Page 2) Dictatorial rule in UAW fought (continued from Page 1) Strikers on the air (photo) Background of the crisis in Britain, by Charles Hanley Showdown fight looms in steel (continued from Page 1) Danger of Depression belittled by Truman (continued from Page 1) World Events, by Paul G. Stevens The mine strike in Australia (Page 3) Dulles blurts out the truth SWP denounces rigged regents "hearings" Dobbs answers Fast's lies in "Daily Compass" letter (continued from Page 1) Rubber workers and 30-hour week Three conference sponsors agree on united need (continued from Page 1) Urge board on inquiry of Stalinist slander (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) A Depression story, by Ruth Johnson Witch-hunt purge aimed at Detroit city employees British troops as scabs (photos) Dockworkers strike spreads as laborites invoke decree Socialized Medicine VI -- British doctors, by Grace Carlson Du Pont monopoly faces "trust-busting" farce, by Ruth Johnson The rent fight in Chicago Kutcher in last lap of West Coast tour Fitzgerald speech hints at possibility of split in CIO Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. July 25, 1949 (Page 1) NAACP plans mass conference against Jim Crow Kutcher extends stay in L. A. as interest mounts Bill of rights (cartoon) Prominent liberals reject CP line on civil liberties -- protest Stalinist refusal to defend political opponents Steel, Ford fights show lack of unified strategy More conference sponsors support united action call Clark list sole basis for regents witch-hunt Why Stalinists wrecked the conference, an Editorial Next week: (Page 2) Labor Union Trends: The UAW after the Milwaukee convention, by Bert Cochran Steel strike called off (photo) More AFL unions vote support to veteran's fight World Events, by Paul G. Stevens Fiscal troubles begin to plague ailing economy, by John G. Wright The Militant Army Mt. Spring camp announces lower rates for guests Reformist setback in Canada elections (Page 3) United action is still major need Liberal reject C.P. line (continued from Page 1) Workers Forum Our demand for commission of inquiry More sponsors favor united action call (continued from Page 1) Paul Robeson and the N. Y. Times Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) An ancient heresy-hunt, by James Kutcher 400 Fla. Negroes driven from home Bus strike in New York (photo) Brass Hats refuse to change segregation policy in Army, by Albert Parker "Fair Deal" beneficiaries, by Henry Johnson NAACP plans mass conference for civil rights in Washington (continued from Page 1) Notes from the news Clark list sole basis for regents witch-hunt (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. Aug. 1, 1949 (Page 1) James Kutcher nails slanders of Howard Fast Anti-Catholic (cartoon) State Department aims war of nerves at American people New arms bill unties hands of warmakers -- Truman, Brass Hats demand sweeping peacetime powers Successful rally for legless vet in Los Angeles Auto union heads stall for time in Ford negotiations The Cardinal's attack on Eleanor Roosevelt Hawaiian strike in danger (photo) Support gladly given for defense of Carl Skoglund CIO split hinted at MCS parley (Page 2) Press comment on bill of rights conference Florida terrorists burn down Negro homes (photo) World Events, by Paul G. Stevens James Kutcher answers Howard Fast's slanders (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Banquet for legless veteran highly successful in Los Angeles (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Arms and the "Fair Deal" Excellent biography of Debs, by George Breitman Vatican's thought-control decree Indonesia Republicans make deal with Dutch, by Charles Hanley Tory "socialism" and "socialist Toryism" Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The NAACP convention, by William F. Warde The Cardinal's attack on Eleanor Roosevelt (continued from Page 1) British dock strike ended (photo) Congress prepares to act on two police-state bills Socialized Medicine VII -- British difficulties, by Grace Carlson Robeson vs. Robinson -- a propaganda episode, by J. Meyer Rank and file reactions, by Ruth Johnson CIO split hinted at marine cooks and stewards parley (continued from Page 1) Strike leader begins six-month terms for "contempt" of court order Notes from the news SP schedules two referendums ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. Aug. 8, 1949 (Page 1) The Stalinists persecution of Warren Billings, by George Clarke Unemployment at highest peak in seven years Success story (cartoon) SWP demands Senate reject Clark nomination -- civil rights enemy must be barred from Supreme Court Truman pays for services rendered Protestants in Italy oppressed, imprisoned War hysteria stirred up at House arms hearings "Compass" editor refuses to print SWP answer to Howard Fast's lies, by Farrell Dobbs Jobless millions face acute want (Page 2) Cardinal Spellman's smokescreen, by Art Preis Polio cases on the increase (photo) O. John Rogge backs Trotskyists' rights World Events, by Paul G. Stevens Western Germany and the Western powers, by Charles Hanley The Militant Army Atom-war hysteria stirred up at House arms hearings (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) The first to face U. S. arms Debs and his slanderers, by George Breitman Clark and Truman's supporters Why the Stalinists are afraid to face commission of inquiry Steel profits and capitalists parasitism Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) "Tighten our belts," by Joseph Keller New York SWP slate (photos) N.Y. Socialist Workers Party enters slate in city election Socialized Medicine VIII -- Insurance for the doctor, by Grace Carlson Witch-hunt inquisition at AFL convention in N.Y. The five per-centers Why the Communist Party persecutes Warren Billings (continued from Page 1) Fewer holding out Notes from the news Paul Kern supports Jim Kutcher ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 1) Miners oppose naming of Clark to highest court Oxnam charges hierarchy killed school-aid bills -- hits political role of Catholic Church Action now! (cartoon) Jobless millions need action now -- unions must launch all-out campaign for adequate aid Our program on unemployment "White paper" on China reveals imperialist role, by John Saunders Warmakers gain aims in "revised" arms bill CIO steel locals join legless vet's defense SWP asks probe in Tan-Malakka murder (Page 2) What Cardinal Spellman conceals, by Art Preis War plotters confer (photo) The elections in Western Germany, by Charles Hanley "White Paper" on China shows imperialist role (continued from Page 1) Unemployed need action (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) Who framed Wahrhaftig? Report from Bolivia on miners massacre, letter from Juan Rojo Scene at Paris shutdown (photo) Yugoslavia and the Kremlin Warmakers gain arms-bill aims SWP demands probe in Tan-Malakka death (continued from Page 1) CIO and the Bridges case Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The colleagues, by Theodore Kovalesky Stalinists fail in forcing Billings to move shop Police violence in Brooklyn (photo) SWP in N. Y. opens petition campaign in city elections Egg & butter bonanza, by Henry Johnson Akron landlords drive to lift rent controls Illinois Negro serves 25 years for "sham" crime Stalinists in Seattle smear Kutcher civil rights defense Political shifts in Japan Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. Aug. 22, 1949 (Page 1) Legless veteran reports on tour for civil rights Buffalo CIO votes city stoppage to back Bell strike -- 34 cited by judge in injunction move He needs those preservers! (cartoon) Washington brushes off plight of jobless army -- union action is needed now, but labor chiefs do nothing Thought-control law in Maryland ruled illegal German election results please U.S. imperialists SUP members battle for union democracy CP still defends its anti-civil rights policy, by Art Preis (Page 2) Trotsky's ideas confirmed by world events -- the crisis of Stalinism testifies to correctness of his analysis, by William F. Warde Trotsky's ideas confirmed by world events -- foretold labor trend in era of capitalist decay, by Art Preis The United States and Europe (Page 3) The heritage of Leon Trotsky Carl Skoglund answers the witch-hunters, by George Clarke CP "explains" civil rights policy (continued from Page 1) Stalin's "Cold War" against Tito Workers Forum The military mind at work SUP members in struggle for union democracy (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The Ford union vote, by Joseph Keller They voted 7 to 1 for Ford strike (photo) American labor party in N. Y. torn by new internal crisis, by Ruth Johnson A-bomb fodder, by Henry Johnson SWP candidates to speak at N. Y. memorial meeting Wallaceite youth meeting hears SWP unity plea on civil rights Socialized Medicine IX -- cooperative health centers, by Grace Carlson House committee, priests influence Local 601 vote Notes from the news Workers invited to attend West Coast vacation school ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. Aug. 29, 1949 (Page 1) SWP call for defeat of Detroit witch-hunt move Aid to unemployed (cartoon) Big battles loom after Labor Day -- action needed on wages and unemployment, by the Editors Let people control rent, says G. Barker Kremlin concentrates full fury on Yugoslavs, by George Clarke UAW to set up jobless union in "distress area" Strike parade inspects Bell plant, finds only few scabs One year of James Kutcher's fight, by William F. Warde (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- "Human engineering," or management of labor, by Bert Cochran Got "fast track" at Tanforan (photo) A letter from Germany on the Aug. 14 elections, by R. L. Kremlin concentrates full fury on Yugoslavs (continued on Page 1) One year of Kutcher's fight against the "loyalty" purge (continued on Page 1) The Militant Army (Page 3) We can't rely on the courts SWP urges defeat of witch-hunt amendment (continued on Page 1) Detroit labor misses political boat Marcantonio tries to keep the door open, by Ruth Johnson Strike parade inspects Bell plant, finds only few scabs (continued on Page 1) Organizing the unemployed 18,000 in five-day walkout at Detroit Chrysler works The union leaders and Tom Clark Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The role of Norman Thomas, by Fred Hart Dubinsky machine exposes itself in L. A. crackdown Union democracy struggles waged in CIO, AFL bodies -- NMU faces fight against bureaucratic policy, by R. Bell Mountain Spring camp, by George Breitman AFL typos convention reaffirms "no collective begging" stand, by F. Daniels Opponents of goon rule in SUP gain support Mt. Spring camp offers attractive program for Labor Day week-end ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. Sept. 5, 1949 (Page 1) The Peekskill assault-preview of U.S. fascism, an Editorial Mob breaks up Robeson concert Boomerangs (cartoon) Rubber workers take lead in CIO wage fight -- arrogance of corporations may force wave of strikes Why they withdrew mediation offer Los Angeles VFW post defends legless vet Unions face challenge of unemployment rise Picket lines shut down seven Goodrich plants Stalin pushes terror drive on Tito, by George Clarke "Get a pass!" pickets tell boss (Page 2) Two ways out of Britain's "dollar crisis," by Paul G. Stevens To be deported (photo) Stalin's bloody record of national oppression, by William F. Warde The Militant Army Purge in Indian Stalinist Party 7 Goodrich rubber plants shut tight by picket lines (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Travesty at Foley Square Assail arms program (photo) Fight purge in Cleveland PO Little expected from Bell mediation move Youngstown steel workers tighten ranks for strike, by Ed Conti The threat of split in the CIO Book Review The minimum wage fraud Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The hobby, by Theodore Kovalesky Three face legal lynching in Groveland, Fla., frameup, by Ruth Johnson Blueprint for war, by Joseph Keller N. Y. Trotsky memorial meeting hears talks by SWP candidates, by Sam Lawrence New York City SWP goes over top in campaign for election petitions What liberties? by Art Preis Notes from the news 3 main tendencies in NMU convention, by R. Bell ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. Sept. 12, 1949 (Page 1) Skoglund wins new hearing in deportation case Cops look on at mob violence after concert (photo) Police aid hoodlums' assault on civil rights at Peekskill -- 1,100 cops "look other way" as mob injures over 200, by Art Preis Southern Klansman hail Peekskill Goodrich strikers dig in for tough struggle SWP protests to Dewey, demands real investigation Corporations continue provocations to unions 2 Fla. Negroes face chair, 3rd gets life Yugoslavia needs help of labor movement, an Editorial (Page 2) Speedup main cause of wildcat strikes at GM, by Emmett Moore Paragraph 117 of the GM contract Mob breaks up concert (photo) Cops aid Peekskill hoodlums Defense guards needed, says Michael Bartell Goodrich strikers dig in for hard struggle (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Strike in Youngstown steel plant shows workers' readiness to fight, by Ed Conti (Page 3) The second Peekskill assault Why Stalinists oppose a Balkan federation, by William F. Warde French workers protest shutdown (photo) "Daily Compass" finally discusses Tito conflict, by George Breitman Truman's quack cure 2 Fla. Negroes face chair, 3rd gets life (continued from Page 1) Dewey's double-standard U.S. Navy pays official visit to fascist Spain Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The water tank, by Jack Rowley Vital decisions to be made in seaman, electrical unions -- neither UE faction defends real interests of members -- NMU seamen need fighting program against the bosses, by R. Bell Socialized Medicine X -- the Truman health plan, by Grace Carlson Contrast in Germany, by Charles Hanley Notes from the news Can't live on $14,000 (photo) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38. Sept. 19, 1949 (Page 1) Attempt to smash Bell strike with mass arrests What Dewey wants to whitewash (photo) Truman's steel board deals blow at CIO "fourth round" -- not one cent granted by "fact-finders" Strike still looms; bosses yield nothing, by Art Preis Kutcher to tour Midwest centers starting Sept. 24 Struggle over "loyalty" issue dominates NMU-CIO convention, by R. Bell U.S. Yugoslavs protest campaign against Tito Dewey to probe mob victims, not hoodlums, by Albert Parker SWP petitions filed in New York City (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- the Mohawk-Valley formula in 1948-49, by Bert Cochran "Fact-finders" grant not one cent (continued from Page 1) Longshore talks fail (photo) World Events, by Paul G. Stevens The Militant Army (Page 3) Truman unmasks himself Why the smiles? (photo) What Peekskill signifies for anti-fascists, by George Breitman Peekskill "star" insults memory of revolutionary patriots of '76 "CIO News" hits concert violence Lehman gets Stalinist aid Science, freedom and the bomb, by George Tobin Made-to-order "recovery" Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A piece of dirty work, by Farrell Dobbs Attempt to smash Bell strike with mass arrests (continued from Page 1) Deputies herd Bell scabs (photo) Newbold Morris, like O'Dwyer, serves Wall St., by Michael Bartell Riesel and Goodrich, by Joseph Andrews Battle on "loyalty" issue marks NMU convention (continued from Page 1) Thugs in silk hats, by Joseph Keller Steel barons unyielding; strike looms (continued from Page 1) Pope assails "misuses of power" by labor ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. Sept. 26, 1949 (Page 1) Devaluation will bring new surge of mass struggle, by John G. Wright Another "liberal" on Supreme Court Mine strike strengthens hand of steel workers -- forces Murray to insist on minimum pension concession, by Art Preis (Cartoon) SWP in LA urges defense guard for Robeson concert, by Al Lynn Ford uses report on Steel board as basis of offer Yugoslavs main target of frameup in Hungary Curran presses purge despite constitution, by R. Bell Bulletin More output, same pay -- Truman's doctrine, by Joseph Keller Next week: (Page 2) Detroit election results set-back for CIO policy Rent hearings in New York (photo) ALP backs Republican candidates in New York Bartell hits Lehman on Catholic school aid New York SWP candidates speak at street meetings Wallaceite student group supports defense of Kutcher, by Carol Pelham The Militant Army Devaluation to bring new mass struggles (continued from Page 1) GM victimizes 31 in Cadillac work-stoppage Catholic paper fights CIO union (Page 3) Vishinsky's "optimism" on UN How Tito hampers the Yugoslav struggle, by George Breitman Long-coming rail strike (photo) Bosses' way of fighting -- and Murray's Yugoslavs main target of frameup in Hungary (continued from Page 1) More of the same Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) The banker and the general, by Barry Brent NMU convention voting (photo) Stalinists keep their control of UE; split danger mounts Buckmaster leadership issue at rubber parley Bulletin Back to college, by John F. Petrone Miners strike strengthens hand of steelworkers (continued from Page 1) Notes from the news Curran presses purge despite constitution (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40. Oct. 3, 1949 (Page 1) Which world? (cartoon) No place to hide from the A-bomb -- either world socialism or atomic annihilation, by the Editors UE Stalinists prepare to expel opposition Corporations hurl last-minute provocation at steel workers Kutcher to speak in Chicago on civil rights fight Morris Stein to begin tour on the "Stalin-Tito conflict" (Page 2) Curran runs rough-shod over NMU democracy, by R. Bell Goodrich strike in 6th week (photo) Kutcher to speak in Chicago on civil rights fight (continued from Page 1) China -- a setback for imperialism, by Charles Hanley Conservatives win rule over CIO rubber union KCRC reports aid from union bodies Workers Forum C. R. Hedlund urges support to Skoglund fight The Militant Army Correction (Page 3) Stop the splitters in the CIO! Peekskill and the Negroes, by J. Meyer "No welfare -- no work" (photo) Tito's mill and Stalin's machinery Tito links Budapest and Moscow trials, by George Breitman Fourth International issues statement condemning frame-up trial in Hungary Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Civil rights and politics, by Gladys Barker Vote Socialist Workers ticket in N. Y. Election! Bartell urges working class administration in City Hall, by Michael Bartell SWP election platform Richest city's jobless, by Harold Robbins ALP knifes independent labor political action A huge budget -- for whom? by Harry Ring ------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Page 1) Policy make brutal attack on Bell strikers in Buffalo Truman abandons all civil liberties bills for this year A test of strength (cartoon) Steel workers answer corporations' challenge -- government intervention main danger, by Art Preis Majority oppose free-speech curb, latest poll shows Kutcher case creates stir in legal circles "Peace" maneuvers mask war preparations, by Art Preis Yugoslav war danger grows Next week: (Page 2) Pittsburgh men all out; companies set for siege Strike reports from steel centers -- picket committee mobilizes ranks in Lackawanna World Events, by Paul G. Stevens Cops in brutal attack on Buffalo Bell strike (continued from Page 1) Let's teach them a lesson, urge Youngstown strikers The Militant Army Steel strike answers employers' challenge (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Democracy and violence Devaluation brings British political crisis, by John G. Wright "Peace" maneuvers mask war preparations (continued from Page 1) Lesson of the Bell strike Carey group prepares expulsion of Fitzgerald from UE local Lynn, by Carl Martin Green's attack on CIO wage policy Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Charlie Weldon's injury, by Harold Robbins Detroit SWP asks united defense of Robeson rally Ford pension plan signed (photo) Ford settlement worst ever made with major auto firm Socialized Medicine XI -- voluntary vs compulsory, by Grace Carlson Marcantonio challenged by SWP on civil rights stand Los Angeles rally without "incident" Notes from the news Jim Crow is maintained in Army's new program, by J. Meyer Los Angeles City Council votes down FEPC Morris Stein's tour on Stalin-Tito fight ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42. Oct. 17, 1949 (Page 1) Big Brass feud unveils secrets of war plotters Bureaucrat-ruled AFL convention achieves little "Wonderful thing, these 'peace' offensives! . . ." (cartoon) Steel baron forces strike to break strength of unions -- "Business Week" admits aim of arrogant monopolists Legless vet will tell his story in Toledo on Oct. 25 Murray promises no more retreats in Ohio speech "Titoism" in the Stalinist Party of West Germany Strong opposition hits new Ford agreement Yugoslavs use UN as forum against Kremlin, by George Breitman Next week: (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- Apologists for the labor bureaucracy, by Bert Cochran Picketing steel plant (photo) Kutcher to speak in Toledo Oct. 25 (continued from page 1) World money crisis grows more intense, by John G. Wright Homestead workers lulled by talk of "early victory," by G. Mason Big turnout for Robeson rallies held in Detroit Ford contract meets opposition (continued from Page 1) All quiet on strike front at the Lackawanna works The Militant Army Henry Ford and old age pensions (Page 3) John Dewey's 90th birthday William Z. Foster's deposition at Foley Sq., by Farrell Dobbs The peddlers of "disarmament," by Art Preis Beware of "face-saving" formulas "Titoism" in Western Germany (continued from Page 1) Company pensions and Social Security Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Mrs. Garela will live, by Ruth Johnson SWP candidates speak over radio, at street meetings Brass Hats spill beans (photo) AFL unions in Oakland area fight Beck's strikebreaking MacArthur's thought-control, by Fred Hart FIght on NMU dictatorship led by port of New York, by R. Bell Next step in FEPC fight, by J. Blake Support for Carl Skoglund urged at Minneapolis rally Hawaii longshore strike victorious "Germany, Year Zero," by Ray Moore Stein's lectures well received ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43. Oct. 24, 1949 (Page 1) Lewis urges joint labor defense fund to support CIO steel strike Canton surrender assures Stalinist rule of all China, by John G. Wright Support the steel strike (cartoon) CP trial verdict hits rights of all -- conviction of 11 Stalinists emphasizes need for united front against witch-hunters, by the Editors $12,000 party-building fund launched by SWP, by James P. Cannon Reuther's prestige badly shaken by rotten agreement with Ford, by Joseph Keller Split in CIO would be crime against labor, by Art Preis (Page 2) Labor Union Trends -- the new reformism in the labor movement, by Bert Cochran 25,000 Homestead steel workers demonstrate union solidarity, by John Fredericks The two governments in Germany today, by O. Lenz Quotas for SWP $12,000 fund Bartell demands other candidates state position of CP convictions The Militant Army Trial verdict hits rights of all (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) What did it get us? Why Stalinists try to bury case of the 18, by Farrell Dobbs Second conference of the colonial Congress, by Ali Brass Hats confirm war conspiracy Flint unions greet James Kutcher, support his fight against purge Canton surrender assures rule over all of China by Stalinists (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Till Stalin do us part, by Ruth Johnson Goodrich contract better than Ford's in many respects, by R. Swenson Vet's family evicted (photo) Flint local asks conference to fight Ford pension plan, by Emmett Moore New supporters of Tito Kutcher speaks at scores of Detroit union meetings More worthless promises, by Charles Hanley GM locals denounce pension settlement, by Arnold Cramer Political climate in Yugoslavia Lundeberg pushes witch-hunt purge in sup Reuther tries to smear opposition Inland Steel uses Ford plan against steel union ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44. Oct. 31, 1949 (Page 1) 81st Congress breaks every 1948 promise, by Farrell Dobbs Labor, liberals honor Kutcher at Detroit banquet Who will be next? (photos) Strikers need backing by Congress of labor -- capitalist politicians cook up squeeze-play in steel, coal National sub campaign opens for "Militant" Bell strike ends, main issues sent to "fact-finders" Fears grow that Foley Square convictions are threat to all Next week: CP torpedoes Ohio rights parley Cannon to speak at Nov. 4 meeting (Page 2) Flint sets fine example in party building fund, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund Harlem tenants fight evictions Steel workers navy (photo) World Events, by Paul G. Stevens Yugoslavs try to parry war moves by Kremlin, by John G. Wright 81st Congress breaks all 1948 "Fair Deal" promises (continued from Page 1) Slanders about the Bolivian Trotskyists, by J. Gomez Bell strike ended in Buffalo (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) N. J. "loyalty" oath invalidated The theory of American "Exceptionalism," by Farrell Dobbs Lawyers cited for contempt (photo) NAACP launches new campaign Deutscher's biography of Stalin, by George Breitman Detroit banquet honors Kutcher (continued from Page 1) Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Marcantonio's juggling act, by Ruth Johnson Reutherite defense of Ford pension is rejected in Flint, by Emmett Moore M. Stein speaks at 3 meetings in Los Angeles Nationalists quit Canton (photo) Why bosses like the Ford contract What is a "cospiracy"? [sic] by Art Preis Radio debates climax SWP election campaign in N.Y. Seattle audience shows enthusiasm CP torpedoes Ohio civil rights parley (continued from Page 1) Fred Simpson released in Phila ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45. Nov. 7, 1949 (Page 1) Bethlehem pact follows pattern of "fact-finders" Kutcher wins new supporters during visit to Toledo One year of the "Fair Deal" (cartoon) Murray consolidates machine after expulsion of Stalinists -- CP crimes used to obscure real causes for split in CIO Bulletin New contract is formally accepted by Ford workers SWP finishes effective N. Y. election campaign, by Michael Bartell Kutcher presents case to delegates at Cleveland meet Bert Cochran to make national tour for SWP Court reverses govt., frees eleven on bail "Titoist" majority expelled from Norway CP (Page 2) 21% of quota collected in party fund campaign, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund Stalinists expelled from CIO (continued from Page 1) Murray's report reaffirms bankrupt political policy, by Art Preis The autobiography of Laszlo Rajk, by Charles Hanley Worthless pilots (photos) The Militant Army Hypocritical and treacherous "support" 50 organizations invited to parley called by NAACP SWP attitude to SP, SDF, ISL statement (Page 3) "A responsible union leader" The "clear and present danger" doctrine, by William F. Warde Banquet for Kutcher in Detroit (photo) Deutscher's false evaluation of Stalinism, by George Breitman Journey's end for James T. Farrell Dealer in atomic death Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) A-bomb is Jim Crow too, by J. Meyer M. Stein speaks over the radio in San Francisco Toledo bosses organize to smash union in pension fight Ohio striker mobilize mass aid, issue own paper, by Ed Conti Stalin's Big Brass, by Ruth Johnson Bethlehem pact follows pattern of "fact-finders" (continued from Page 1) Braverman Youngstown councilman candidate Stalinists hail miserable contract signed with RCA Notes from the news ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46. Nov. 14, 1949 (Page 1) Miners menaced by intervention of government Union democracy (cartoon) Kremlin diplomats talk openly about war on Yugoslavia CIO workers' needs slighted at convention -- real problems pushed aside in atmosphere of witch-hunt, by Art Preis Sickness forces postponement of Cochran tour Labor vote secures victory for Democrats in elections Kutcher speaks to 25 meetings in Cleveland Arbitration board fires Bell aircraft strikers Harlemites show hate of police brutality SIU officials attack Trotskyists as smokescreen for own crimes, by R. Bell Kutcher at CIO convention (photo) (Page 2) SWP party-building fund drive picks up speed, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund CIO workers' needs slighted (continued from Page 1) Successful meeting for M. Stein in Detroit, Chicago, Twin Cities The Militant Army (Page 3) The policy for UE members The Yugoslavs and a "Fifth International," by George Clarke "Total debt . . ." (graphic) Washington's formula for "unifying" Europe, by John G. Wright Will you contribute? "Fact-finders" to the rescue SIU official issue smokescreen attack (continued from Page 1) (Page 4) The Euman-Washington case, by John Rossi Kutcher speaks to 25 meetings in Cleveland (continued from Page 1) UE sitdown in Brooklyn (photo) New York SWP stages rousing election wind-up The Indonesian agreement, by Charles Hanley Toledo UAW in bitter battle over pensions Board fires six Bell unionists Toledo AFL body, Oakland pastor back Kutcher Randolph pledges allegiance in next war ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47. Nov. 21, 1949 (Page 1) Third of nation still ill-housed, ill-clad, ill-fed, by Joseph Keller CIO gains big locals in UE war Miners face gang-up by government owners -- all labor must now declare: "Hands off the coal miners!" by Art Preis (Cartoon -- no title) Workers block Big Steel union-crippling drive V. R. Dunne in national tour on civil rights Clark refuses to disqualify himself in Dennis case New York City meeting to greet legless vet SIU Red-baiting masks "cannibal" unionism, by R. Bell (Page 2) 40% of fund collected at the half-way mark, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund Steel strike settled Workers forum ACEWR to run bazaar Dec. 9-10 in New York Nov. FI features analysis of Yugoslav developments Workers block Big Steel drive (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army Cook County board rebuffs landlords on rent gouge (Page 3) The re-arming of Germany Louis Adamic reports on Yugoslavs events Churchill, Tito and Stalin Poland, Bulgaria engulfed by vast Stalinist purges Labor's need of a party Book Review RDR heads toward oblivion as Sartre, Rousset resign The two Smith Act trials Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party V. D. Dunne's tour (Page 4) Rioting in Chicago, by Ruth Johnson Miners take strike recess (photo) IAM wins NLRB vote in Seattle Boeing plant Ten babies starve to death, by Dave Dreiser Toledo union-busters committee exposed Socialized medicine upheld by Dobbs in Chicago debate SIU leaders mask own "cannibal" tactics with Trotskyist-baiting Akron CIO council welcomes Kutcher 22 groups join civil rights drive at NAACP call Report on returns of minor parties in N. Y. elections Paul Gates, leading UAW militant, dies at meeting Truman's deeds belie his words on civil rights Rummage sale for Twin Cities SWP ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48. Nov. 28, 1949 (Page 1) SP leaders urge party to end its electoral activity Relief payments slashed in N.Y. The mineowners' best friend (cartoon) N.Y. seamen fight Curran's dictatorship moves in NMU -- illegal ouster of port agent, patrolmen arouses members, by R. Bell Pro-Tito dissidents in Italy start new party Truman tries to coerce miners with T-H threat Economic situation remains precarious, by John G. Wright Democrat lashes purge at Kutcher rally in Youngstown The issue that CIO leaders fear to face, by Art Preis (Page 2) Should Negroes stick to CIO, [sic] by Albert Parker Huge fine for miners (photo) Friends of SWP donate liberally to campaign, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund The issue that CIO's leader fear to face (continue from Page 1) The Militant Army SWP celebrates Militant birthday in Twin Cities Randolph walks tightrope in talk on Negroes and USSR, by Lois Saunders (Page 3) Why they hate John L. Lewis A letter to CP members -- by one who was expelled in 1948 and now joins the Trotskyists Economic situation remains precarious (continued from Page 1) Yugoslavia and the Stalinophobes, by George Breitman Latin American "democracy" at work Chicago's sequel to Peekskill Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Overdue notice to the FBI, by Ruth Johnson Fight continues on Toledo pensions as layoffs grow Cops guard Curranites (photo) Edwards' defeat marks setback for PAC policy Plight of the "braceros," by Juan Suares Full text of SP resolution Next week: Seamen fight Curran dictatorship drive (continued from Page 1) SP urged to abandon electoral activities (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49. Dec. 5, 1949 (Page 1) Cominform issues formal orders to overthrow Tito, by John G. Wright "I pledge loyalty to Joe Curran . . . "(cartoon) 100 YPA delegates back civil rights for SWP Judge voids witch-hunting law in N. Y. -- Civil rights defense must not relax Phila. convention founds IUE-CIO electrical union Curran goons and cops terrorize NMU ranks NAACP sec'y hits Stalinist line on Minneapolis trial N. Y. CIO council aids Kutcher; mass meeting to be held Dec. 15 Miners demonstrate their iron solidarity The chronic crisis in coal -- and its solution, by Art Preis (Page 2) Class struggle flares anew in France, Italy, by Paul G. Stevens AFL leaders off for London Flint first to complete quota in fund campaign, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund Kutcher rallies support in Buffalo, Pittsburgh Cominform issues call for overthrow of Tito (continued from Page 1) The Militant Army "Peace in Greece" body hears truth from SWP speaker Choice gifts offered at ACEWR 9-10 bazaar (Page 3) Another service for imperialism Future of the Socialist Party Italy CP leaders fear growth of dissidents They will rearm Germany A factual account of Japan under U.S. rule, by Charles Hanley Handy weapon for bureaucrats (Page 4) The "higher morality," by Joseph Keller Bridges' lawyer victimized (photo) Flint GM conference called by Buick 599, by Arnold Cramer M-Day in New York, by Ruth Johnson Chicago conference demands action to stop mob violence Detroit NAACP wants 1000 for trip to D.C. Phila. convention founds new CIO (continued from Page 1) Hit Stalinist line on trial of 18 (continued from Page 1) Divide-and-rule system of the SIU bureaucrats, by R. Bell Curran's goons and cops terrorize NMU membership (continued from Page 1) Dunne opens tour at Seattle meeting ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50. Dec. 12, 1949 (Page 1) Vincent Dunne -- life of a true revolutionist Episode exposing Stalinist methods related by Silone Supreme Court ducks issue of "loyalty" oaths -- mass action by the people needed to preserve rights Last refuge of a scoundrel (cartoon) Truman's hoax on housing bias, by Albert Parker ACLU says cops aided mob attack Aid to Kutcher pledged by N. J. CIO convention Curran packs meeting to oust port officials, by R. Bell "Educating" monopolists How not to win workers: IUE-CIO (Page 2) V. R. Dunne -- true revolutionist (continued from Page 1) Schedule of Dunne's tour on civil rights Only three weeks left to collect party fund, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund Renazification of Germany proceeds at rapid pace, by Charles Hanley The Militant Army Latin-American notes, by J. Gomez (Page 3) What James Kutcher has achieved The new SP proposal -- end of a sham, by George Clarke The 26-month record of the Cominform, by John G. Wright Eisenhower on Social Security Silone relates incident of Comintern corruption (continued from Page 1) Bolstering the "loyalty" purge Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Red-baiter and thief, by Ruth Johnson Curran-packed meeting ousts N. Y. port officials (continued from Page 1) Thomas admits guilt (photo) Parley protest victimization of UAW members, by Al Miller Macdonald in Toryland, by Paul Shapiro Confessions offered at Sarajevo trial of former White Guards Notes from the news Truman perpetrates hoax on housing bias (continued from Page 1) ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51. Dec. 19, 1949 (Page 1) SWP threatened with violence by SIU officials Clark broke law -- will he go to jail? Whose "welfare state"? (cartoon) "Loyalty" purge menaces workers in private industry -- bosses demand contractual right to fire "subversives," by Art Preis Eisenhower again hits security for workers Kostov "treason" trial backfires on Kremlin, by John G. Wright ILGWU faces reprisal for opposing O'Dwyer Large L.A. audience hears Dunne on civil rights tour The crisis of the Marshall Plan, by Joseph Keller (Page 2) What attitude ought we take on pension issue? "Militant" display in MInneapolis headquarters (photo) Twin Cities, St. Louis join list of 100%ers in SWP fund campaign, by Reba Aubrey Join rights struggle, Dunne urges workers in Bay Area The perfidious record of Stalinism in Greece, by George Lavan Scoreboard fro SWP fund Purge of Soviet culture (Page 3) Labor unity -- imperialist style Why Stalin bestowed a marshal on Poland, by Pierre Frank Wallace speech shows why his party failed, by George Breitman The elections in Australia Crisis of Marshall Plan (cont. from Page 1) "Treason" trial in Sofia backfires on the Kremlin (continued from Page 1) To our new readers Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) Stalin's birthday, by George Clarke Small community sets example in witch-hunt fight Congressman becomes jailbird (photo) ACLU brands Peekskill cops in mob attacks 500,00 jobless go on public relief roll The water shortage, by Joseph Hansen SIU-AFL officials threaten violent assault against SWP (continued from Page 1) Workers in industry face "loyalty" purge (continued from Page 1) Cannon recording heard in Chicago "Nineteen Eighty-Four," by Paul Schapiro Offered wage cut, clerks union strikes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52. Dec. 26, 1949 (Page 1) Labor, liberal leaders honor Kutcher in N. Y., by Ruth Johnson High output, but more unemployed Framed "Trenton Six" denied own lawyers -- judge bars counsel; takes cue from witch-hunt trials "Can I come out?" . . . (cartoon) Dissidents in Germany form pro-Tito party Steel monopolists hike prices in profits-grab, by Art Preis U.S. relieves "embarrassment" of France on use of arms aid The death camp of Makronissos Socialism to be debated in 1950 elections, by Albert Parker (Page 2) My rights are more precious than my legs -- text of speech by James Kutcher at New York Bill of Rights meeting Extra push needed to fill fund quota on time, by Reba Aubrey Scoreboard for SWP fund The Militant Army Labor, liberal leaders honor Kutcher in N. Y. (continued from Page 1) Steel barons boost prices in 250-million profits-grab (continued from Page 1) (Page 3) Aid the victims of Makronissos! War and the Negro people, by J. Blake Wallace paints false picture of Marxism, by George Breitman The "morals' of SIU leaders SP leaders attempt to "clarify" their position Stalinists and Jerusalem Visit your local headquarters of the Socialist Workers Party (Page 4) 80 Warren Street, by Ben Stone Mayor takes a wife and handsome pay rise, by Fred Hart Toronto candidate (photo) Stewart-Warner orders "loyalty" oaths in plant Youngstown plays active part in NAACP campaign Who wants Germany armed? by Charles Hanley UCLA students organize Marxist forum, hear speech by Murry [sic] Weiss, by Cyrus Berne Meetings in Chicago, Calumet hear V. Dunne Notes from the news The death camp of Makronissos in Greece (continued from Page 1) Schedule of Dunne's tour on civil rights <<<<>>>>