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How labor can strike Hitler a mortal blow, An Editorial
Churchill urges creation of new League of Nations—proposes plan that failed to halt present war—discredited system that grew out of first World War no hope for lasting peace
N.J. CIO votes support of 18—state council hits Minnesota convictions—call on affiliates to aid in the appeal and fight to free 18 Protesting priorities lay-offs (picture)
Stalin and Eden reach agreement on war policy, by Anthony Massini
War labor policy favors interests of employers—despite no-strike agreement, economic pressure will force workers to strike, by Don Dore
Auto profits soar; workers get laid off
Pope offers a peace program
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Albert Goldman explains to the jury the conditions under which the unionists organized defense guard— everyone knew that fascists and vigilant groups were preparing to attack union and its leaders
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The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams—Jim Crow in the blood bank—... And in the Nurse Corps too—Protest meeting for ex-soldiers
Churchill urges new league (continued from page 1)
Increasing pressure draws Vichy regime closer to Nazis, by Max Rosen
Where is this “New Order”?
Stalin and Britain agree (continued from page 1)
War labor policy favors interests of employers (continued from page 1)
Pope offers the world his peace program (continued from page 1)
Steel workers strike against pay-cut plan
Five men were lynched in 1941, says NAACP report
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Enemy of production
On guard against the Stalinist provocateurs!—whole labor movement must be alert to oppose Stalinist moves to incite lynch terror against working class opponents, by Albert Parker
Goldman’s article in the MARCH 29 Militant
AFL workers and our military policy
Island in dispute
Navy Jim Crow
How British bosses get rich on cost plus 10%
Editor: Felix Morrow
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Fifty billion dollars at year, An Editorial
IWW defense committee and Pacific Coast unions aid 18—contribute money to assist appeal of case to higher courts
Jim Crow policy unchanged (picture)
Auto bosses demand more profits—seek ‘business as usual’ at OPM conference— corporation heads ignore union plans to convert auto industry for war production
Unions face run-arounds from War Labor Board, by Don Dore
Red Army wins victories with armed workers aid—worker detachments helped to drive the German armies back on all fronts, by John G. Wright
Jean Meichler shot by Nazis as a hostage—French Trotskyist lifelong fighter for social emancipation
’United Nations’ pledged against separate peace—but pact will be adhered to only so long as it serves interests of the signatories
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“The party and the trade union movement”—Albert Goldman tells the jury why Trotskyists are interested in unions and how they function in them
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The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams—What fascism means for the Negro—What does Hitler represent?—How the Negro people can fight fascism
Auto heads demand more profits (continued from page 1)
They fear revolts in Europe above everything else, by A. Roland
Stalin on the phone
Red Army wins victories with armed workers aid (continued from page 1)
’United Nations’ pledged against separate peace (continued from page 1)
Going up!
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“Trouble’ with Hitler
On thin ice
Let the employers set an example
The same Jim Crow
Profits, prices outrun wages CIO paper shows—all wage gains since August 1939 wiped out by price rises; production costs down but bosses keep charging more and more
The bosses, not the workers, prevent rise in production, by Anthony Massini
War profits rise 44% in 1941, says Labor Dept.
Bills to register CP are blow at labor movement
Editor: Felix Morrow
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OPM parley rejects auto union plan—bosses, OPM are to blame for shut-down, by Don Dore
At the OPM conference (picture)
450,000 face long term of unemployment, by Joe Andrews
3 groups send money to aid 18—church relief group, unions, help defense in Minneapolis case
New board stacked against labor—majority of the war labor body is pro-employer—board is almost duplicate of discredited national defense mediation board attacked by the CIO for upholding the open shop
Youth play increasing role in USSR defense—gaining confidence as they bear brunt of struggle at front and behind the lines, by John G. Wright
Fred Beal is released on parole—leader of Gastonia strike served almost four years of term
On the 18th anniversary of Lenin’s death, by C. Charles
New tax plans hit workers most
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Goldman discusses the government witnesses—defense counsel analyzes testimony of government witnesses in the Minneapolis “sedition” trial
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker—15 other Negro heroes—The symbols of democracy—Joe Louis and the Navy
OPM parley rejects auto union plan—bosses, OPM are to blame for shut-down (continued from page 1)
450,000 face long term of unemployment (continued from page 1)
Relations between Great Britain and the U.S. in the war, by A. Roland
(Story with no headline about Youngstown)
Corporation profits rising in spite of taxes (graphic)
Contract negotiations break down at Kearny—U.S. Steel agains rejects “maintenance of membership” clause at federal shipyard
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Who really holds back production?
Jim-Crowed sailor may get a medal
Food prices rose 25% in last year
Pooling in auto
Dewey refutes Davies whitewashing of trial—chairman of international commission inquiry into Moscow trials objects to Davies’ new version of Stalinist frameups
On the eighteenth anniversary of the death of V. I. Lenin (continued from page 1)
Youth play increasing role in USSR defense (continued from page 1)
Marshall Field is not so liberal with own workers
“Fourth Int’l” features statement on the war
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What kind of labor unity is Lewis seeking? An Editorial
New Jersey L.N.P.L. votes support of 18
What Truman Report showed—dollar-a-year men aid war profiteers—auto bosses demand new plants as gift
All-out war profiteering exposed in Senate report—naming of Nelson offers no solution—same pro-monopoly government officials remain in control
Trotskyist leader issues a ‘statement on the war’—reaffirms previous characterization of the war, explains support of USSR-China, offers program for fighting fascism
War Dept. ‘favored’ 19 plane companies
Why USSR gets so few prisoners, by John G. Wright
The Truman Report had some effects
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Goldman analyzes real aim of the prosecution—chief defense counsel ends final argument to jury by clarifying issues in Minneapolis ‘sedition’ trial ’Militant’ Army
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The Negro Struggle by Ernest Williams—The Alexandria “riot”
War profiteering exposed (continued from page 1)
What Truman Report showed—Navy contracts give ‘staggering’ profits—OPM offered ‘gift’ to Bethlehem Steel
Deep-going effects of war costs on American economy, by A. Roland
Reminder that race discrimination is not a new thing
C.P. Is out to ‘get’ Knitgood union leader
C.R.D.C. raises bail for 18
Bosses still control production in England
What ‘war for democracy’ is in colonies
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What kind of unity is Lewis seeking? (continued from page 1)
Was it ‘bungling’?
Davies must endorse this too
Welles tries to line up So. American countries —with Vargas as his chief lieutenant, he uses economic pressure as well as words, by C. Charles
Davies’ book and the elimination of the ‘fifth column,’ by William F. Warde
Socialist party divided over policy toward war
CIO unionist discusses task of labor in war—James Peck of Newspaper Guild argues unions must continue fight against bosses
Editor: George Breitman
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Roosevelt plan shelves CIO-AFL unification, An Editorial
Layoffs mounting in auto (picture)
CIO seeks ‘substantial’ wage raises—wants more pay to meet rising cost of living—but CIO board fails to tell workers how they can compel bosses to come to terms
Partial victory for U.S. won at Rio conference—a compromise resolution on rupture with Axis adopted by American ministers, by C. Charles
Naval contractors reap stupendous war profits—House committee cites figures which confirm findings of the Truman Report
U.M.W. local protests trial
Court of Appeals turns down Waller petition
CIO leader and city councilman ask aid for 18
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Trotsky’s book: ‘edited’, then suppressed—Malamuth ‘edits’ the biography of Stalin to suit himself and State Dept. has its publication held up for the duration, by Albert Goldman
Same dollar-a-year men run new Nelson set-up—war production “czar” just changes a few titles; picks Ford man to head auto, by Don Dore
Facts on naval contracts
San Francisco hotel strikers holding firm
Partial victory for the U.S. at Rio (continued from page 1)
’Militant’ Army
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The Negro Struggle—Remember Sikeston, Missouri!—the cause of lynchings—again, the question of blood, by Ernest Williams
Stalinists open up a new slander campaign against the Trotskyists—their own statements refute their latest lies about Minneapolis trial
The Burmese people and their struggle for independence, by A. Roland
Typhus spread menaces all armies and peoples—300 deaths a day reported in Warsaw; all continental Europe is threatened, by Edith Kane
Grandizo Munis, answering charges of Mexican CP, warns against GPU moves, by Grandizo Munis
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One thing to remember about Pearl Harbor
Behind the Vinson attack on unions
’Price-control’ bill
Production losses—what holds production back? (graphic)
The people’s front and the coming elections in Chile, by William F. Warde
How Lenin’s death was commemorated in Moscow—Stalin was silent, but his C.P. underling revealed, by what he left unsaid, Stalinist betrayal of Leninism, by John G. Wright
Teachings of Lenin discussed at N.Y. M\meeting
James P. Cannon chief speaker at L.A. Lenin memorial rally
A correction
Editor: George Breitman
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How to destroy one of Hitler’s chief weapons, An Editorial
New price bill is a fraud—will not halt or control rising prices— problem of war-time scarcity is unsolved in “control” bill
Nelson makes plaintive plea for $1-a-year men—says corporation agents can’t be expected to work for a mere $15,000 govt. salary
Cost no object
Irish government makes protest against A.E.F.—FDR’s failure to consult Eire branded a blow to Irish independence and neutrality
Dunne starts on national tour—to seek support for eighteen convicted in Minneapolis trial
Dope—”Western civilization’s” first and greatest gift to the Orient, by Marc Loris
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Nelson pleads plaintively for $1-a-year men (continued from page 1)
3 statements on the war
Workers’ Forum
Kentish miners strike despite prison threats
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The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams—”Lynching could have been prevented!”—Not yet the last word
GPU continues terror drive in Mexico—assassinations of anti-fascist refugees are feared as GPU forces are mobilized
Congressmen try to take Detroit housing project away from Negroes
Hawaii—the island where democracy is hard to locate, by Ruth Jeffrey
On the Defense Front— CIO, AFL unions contribute to defense of 18— Cannon speaks at meeting of C.R.D.C. in L.A.
Housing officials reverse Detroit decision
544-CIO on election ballot in NLRB
Bartlett fired by 544-AFL
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Churchill explains about Pacific war
On parasites
CIO wage demands
Epidemics of typhus are dread by-products of war—war supplies all conditions for disease: exposure, cold, fatigue, hunger, lowered resistance, filth —and lice, by Edith Kane
The Court Clown—some reflections on royalty and the war, by M. Stein
New ‘control’ fill will not check rising prices (continued from page 1)
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Mexican unions to give workers army training—convention of CTM casts unanimous vote to institute union-controlled training
Business as usual on international scale
Same ‘old gang’ is running war productions boards, An Editorial
CIO heads hand over key demands to WLB—depend on labor board alone to obtain demands—workers’ struggle for wage increases and union shop endangered by no-strike policy
V.R. Dunne explains trial of 18 to auto workers
G.M. auto union council maps contract demands, by Joe Andrews
Congress stalls priorities relief bill
Kelly postal acquitted by judge
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What colonial people think about the war—British get little aid now from their own subjects, by Art Preis
Mike Gold and his friend ‘Slim’ discuss the colonial situation, by M. Stein
How the democracies treat aliens and refugees—all non-citizens here are labelled ‘enemy aliens,’ by Michael Cort
British government hounds the anti-fascist refugees
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The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams—What is the outlook for Negro masses in World War II?—What happened in World War I?—Only socialism provides a solution
Murray report shows $1-a-year men aid growth of the monopolies—warns monopolies, through their chains will take over most businesses after war
Vladivostok—key to the Pacific war, by A. Roland
Spokesman of profiteers embarrasses senators—Barnes tells naval affairs committee it’s up to them to get profits back by taxes, by Don Dore
Super-exploitation is lot of Hawaiian masses, by Ruth Jeffrey
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No forced labor!
’Impartial’
’A privilege’ and ‘the four freedoms’
Why?
How Lenin explained the causes of World War I
Norman Thomas does not see ‘practical’ alternative to war, by William F. Warde
G. M. auto union council maps contract demands (continued from page 1)
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Political crisis in Britain, An Editorial
Fall of Singapore shakes empire—British rulers were afraid to arm the natives—refused to apply ‘scorched earth’ policy; turned property over to Japanese ‘intact’
Grace Carlson files as SWP candidate for mayor —will offer socialist program in St. Paul municipal campaign
Crisis growing in both England and colonies
WPB to ‘streamline’ contract letting
House committee knifes federal aid to jobless—governors also gang up against bill to increase relief for priorities victims
What are they fighting about?
United front in Singapore
WDL asks aid to save Odell Waller’s life
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AFL publication urges rising scale of wages—tie wages to price rises, say AFL heads; but oppose real struggle for this demand
Defeats shake the empire (continued from page 1)
How Britain scorched earth in Singapore
How a German worker might answer manifesto of German-Soviet committee
Ganging up on bill to aid unemployed (continued from page 1)
New pact puts Ethiopia under British control, by Mark Braden
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The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams—Cause of poverty in Harlem—Stalinist desertion
Two candidates for one job —Strasser and Grzesinski—torchbearers of German “democracy”
Clement opposition in S.P. is typical centrist group, by William F. Warde
Lessons of the last war, by A. Roland
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Churchill points to the Soviet Union
Nelson makes a very revealing admission
Supreme Court on war profiteering
’Enemy aliens’
160 protest C.P. Lynch moves against refugees—send letter to president of Mexico asking him to prevent deportation or violence against five opponents of fascism
How much longer can capitalism stand war strain? by John G. Wright
FEB. “4th International” one of best ever issued
Editor: George Breitman
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Why Britain is bargaining with India, An Editorial
FDR asks sacrifices of labor but not of bosses—is silent about uninterrupted profits of bosses—”3 high purposes” would leave workers helpless against the open-shop employers
Bosses start offensive to block CIO’s demands
How Stalin greeted Red Army’s 24th anniversary, by John G. Wright
Churchill and the Soviet Union
Grace Carlson’s name to be put on ballot
Churchill shuffles war cabinet, adds Cripps—but he makes it clear he does not intend any change in his fundamental policies
V.R. Dunne to speak in N.Y. and Newark
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Congress throws out the bill to aid unemployed—Ways and Means secret session kills bill to aid priorities unemployed
Grace Carlson’s name to go on St. Paul ballot
On the Defense Front—More unions vote money to aid eighteen—New Haven—Boston—Remainder of Dunne’s tour
FDR asks sacrifices of labor but not of bosses (continued from page 1)
Latest developments in struggle of 544-CIO
How Stalin greeted Red Army’s 24th anniversary
Bosses start offensive to block CIO’s demands (continued from page 1)
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Street scene in India (picture)
India, ‘Heart’ of the Empire—visitors reports conditions of oppressed native people, by William Ellis
Lessons of the last war, by A. Roland
New boards to control seas and shipping now—and after war, by Albert Parker
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Labor needs its own military policy
Anti-labor offensive
War secrets and civil liberties
Business background of Nelson, head of WPB—corporation he comes from is connected with powerful, labor-hating monopolies
Prime minister of an empire in state of decay, by M. Stein
Churchill shuffles war cabinet, adds Cripps (continued from page 1)
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Workers face crushing war taxes—Morgenthau asks doubled tax for masses—Treasury Dept. wants heavy increase for low-income groups; goes light on bosses
Carlson offers socialist program in primaries—advocates a workers and farmers gov’t
Statement by Grace Carlson
British fail to win aid of Burma natives—oppressed peoples are indifferent to fate of their rulers
Workers objecting to war profiteers are slandered as “tools of Nazism”
Landlords, K.K.K. behind housing ‘riot’ in Detroit—officials use mob violence as pretext to bar the Negro people from their homes
Ford local aroused
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CIO leaders speak at Dunne reception Newark—N.J. president and secretary say labor’s self-interests necessitate support of 18
Election platform of Socialist Workers Party of St. Paul
Civil rights menaced by anti-alien order—president gives army arbitrary power to force any individual from his home
New bill to deprive citizens of citizenship
Grace Carlson’s record is a record of militant struggle
Pennsylvania meetings for V. R. Dunne
Behind the anti-Japanese clamor in California
Carlson offers socialist program in primaries (continued from page 1)
’Militant’ Army
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The Negro Struggle, by Ernest Williams
British Labor Party leaders betray masses of both India and England—oppose national liberation for people of India, by Art Preis
British Labor Party leaders betray masses of both India and England —support Tories’ war aims and labor policies, by C. Charles
The United States is for free trade in British Empire, by A. Roland
Agrarian revolution is key to struggle in India—exploited Indian masses can achieve real freedom only through action independent of native propertied class, by John G. Wright
WDL pamphlet has article on Minneapolis case
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’Militant’ endorses Carlson’s candidacy
“Protecting” labor, Negroes and aliens
Why German soldiers are not surrendering
Henderson advises pulling in of belts
American tells of Indian workers’ organizations—met with union groups and heard workers’ views on war and national independence, by William Ellis
A side show that almost stole the show, by M. Stein
Strong words . . . unanswered
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Churchill’s ‘offer’ is a rejection of India’s demand for independence—sends Cripps to bargain over undisclosed terms—makes no mention of agrarian revolution, the basic question for the Indian masses, 70 per cent of whom live off the soil
C.P. begins new lynch campaign in Cleveland, by Anthony Massini
We accuse Hitler’s agents at your gates! (picture)
Stalinists have revived plea for ‘second front’, by John G. Wright 1180 votes for Carlson—vote for Trotskyist candidate increases 89% over vote received in 1940 primaries
Wilkins describes Detroit housing ‘riot’
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Officials fail to act in Tobin gunmen case
Grace Carlson’s radio speech
Grace Carlson gets 1180 votes
Decide on write-in drive for Carlson
V. R. Dunne honored at New York CRDC dinner—CIO leader and anti-fascist editor speak on behalf of 18 convicted in Minneapolis
Workers Forum —no appreciation by War Department
New Haven local contributes
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Atlantic charter not intended for colonies—colonial people are told to have no illusions, by George Padmore
Indian masses must call for constituent assembly—independence can be gained and safeguarded through action of workers, peasants, city poor organized into councils
Black market diverts rations from workers—masses suffer, while rich live in usual luxury when capitalists control rationing, by Don Dore
Worried taxpayer gets cave ready
Soviet Union renews cry for second front (continued from page 1)
Churchill’s ‘offer’ denies independence to India (continued from page 1)
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Background of the French trials—shaky Vichy regime stages its juridical farce to give a false show of strength, by Marc Loris
GPU lynch campaign is on international scale—seeks to destroy anti-fascist opponents of Stalinism by incitations to violence, by William F. Warde
Murray opposes strikes as bosses hit at labor—radio talk emphasizes no-strike policy in midst of intensified anti-labor drive
C. P. begins lynch campaign in Cleveland (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker
The 59th anniversary of the death of Karl Marx, by Harry Frankel
American after the war—golden future or chaos?—Professor Hansen discusses post war problems in a pamphlet of the National Resources Planning Board, by A. Roland
Why Philippine masses have not been rallied to support of war, by C. Charles
Workers’ Forum —victory over Jim Crow at Flint Chevrolet
Judge refuses to quash writ of 544-CIO
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Trade union wages for the soldiers
Another relief bill is turned down
Military training
Taxes and profits
Workers will honor Tom Mooney as a great labor martyr
The notebook of an agitator—good-bye, Tom Mooney!
New York school presents Cannon in Trotskyism series
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British suppress Far Eastern revolutionists—outlaw Fourth Internationalist Party in Ceylon—move aimed against Trotskyist struggle for national liberation of India and Ceylon
British fight Indian strikers, murder eight
Joint conferences will result only in speed-up—workers will be limited to “advising”; bosses still to run things their own way, by Don Dore
Imperialist etiquette
Labor’s rights menaced by open-shop Smith Bill—would prohibit union shop and overtime pay— congressman aiming new blows at workers under cover of more production
Another Negro lynched; more soldiers in ‘riot’—new lynching in Texas as Missouri jury whitewashes the lynching of Cleo Wright, by Albert Parker
Carlson vote highest in workers’ neighborhoods—one of every 30 voters supported her; plan write-in drive for April 28 election
’Pittsburgh Courier’ tells ‘Times’ about New Guinea
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CRDC expands activity as results of Dunne tour—new supporters rallied in 19 cities; plan extension of tour to western cities
Attorneys are preparing the mpls. appeal
The kind of ‘sacrifices’ N.A.M. Is eager to make—its tax program asks lower taxes for big business and 8% sales tax for the masses
Ruling on Sunday pay opens door to new GM move
Blum admits preserving rule of French bosses
Conferences only mean speed up (continue from page 1)
Outlaw Ceylon party of Fourth Internationalists (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle—Another Negro lynched; more soldiers in ‘riot’ (continued from page 1)
British miners continue strike, win demands, free jailed leaders
Guthrie resignation shows bosses can’t plan production, by A. Roland
British lords express views on Struma tragedy
The role of Democratic demands in India today—such demands are necessary part of the struggle to unite the masses for the successful carrying out of agrarian revolution, by John G. Wright
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Program for Detroit labor movement
WLB offers study in contrasts
Commune charted way to workers’ freedom—after the French defeat of 1871, the workers of Paris set up the most democratic government modern history had ever seen, by C. Charles
The Jewish worker and the struggle for socialism, by M. Stein
Articles on India feature of MARCH ‘Fourth International’
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The bosses advance when the leaders of the union retreat, An Editorial
Dunne tour extended to include West Coast cities—speaks in behalf of 18 defendants
Bringing more chains (cartoon)
Union leaders yield to FDR threat—give up fight for week-end, holiday pay—administration pushed step-by-step drive to chisel away workers’ union standards
Flint workers denounce new speed-up campaign
Joint committees have power only to ‘advise’—and all they can advise the bosses about is new ways of speeding up the workers
CP attempts to halt distribution of the ‘Militant’
Waller gets executive stay
544-CIO contract is 10c an hour higher than Tobin’s, by Jack Ranger
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General Motors want to cut heart out of UAW, by Joe Andrews
More unions give support to CRDC
Bethlehem Corp. launches union-smashing campaign—union must educate new workers to meaning of unionism and take offensive against slanders of profiteering corporation
CP joins government in hiding truth about the Browder case—wants masses to forget who railroaded Browder to jail and keeps him there, by Anthony Massini
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker—N.J. CIO sets up a committee—two ways of not skinning the cat
Economist advocated junking of British ‘democracy’ for duration—says the ‘war for democracy’ can be won only if the trade unions are dissolved, by Larissa Reed
Natalia Trotsky’s views on Malamuth’s editing
Technocracy evolves openly toward fascism—new agitation timed to take advantage of growing discontent with failures of capitalist production, by A. Roland
British bayonets uphold rule of native princes—the brutal exploitation of the Indian peasants by the native princes and landlords is maintained by British imperialism, by John G. Wright
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On guard against GPU lynch campaign
On sales taxes
Stalinists innovations
Toledano explains what ‘national unity’ means—in speech to CTM he advocates unity of the revolutionaries and reactionaries, by John Corbett
The Grand Illusion—Sir Stafford Cripps and Indian independence, by M. Stein
Union leaders yield to administration threat (continued from page 1)
Editor: George Breitman
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UAW meets in midst of open shop drive — auto union can lead the fight for all labor — militant program will inspire the workers and halt bosses’ union smashing onslaught, by Joe Andrews
Standard Oil-Nazi deal exposes boss patriotism — monopolies put profits before everything else — conspiracy with German chemical trust led to rubber shortage, crippled production, by Art Preis
Congress 6% profits proposal is a fraud
India congress heads reject Cripps’ plan — “Dominion Status” offer is fraudulent; would leave British rulers in control, by Anthony Massini
St. Louis CIO council endorses work of CRDC — calls on affiliates to give support to defendants
Stalin’s policy brings USSR little outside aid — C.P. press silent on lag in Allied aid; USSR isolated before Nazi spring drive, by John G. Wright
Rockefeller discusses war
Who impedes production?
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Stalinists try to suppress union militancy, speed up workers, ”finger” all opponents and “appease” bosses — Bridges wants the union to act as speed-up agents — blames union for Axis victories, urges workers not to worry about profiteers, by Philip Blake
C.P. Helps WLB fire 4 Cleveland union leaders — their only crime was that they tried to protect members from Alcoa speed-up drive
Try to halt distribution of Militant
What Stalinist demand for 15% speed-up means
Kearny workers label Stalinists as strikebreakers
Why the C.P. attacks the “Double V” campaign, by Albert Parker
UAW meets in the midst of open shop offensive (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — Democracy and the Army — the Right to Vote
Standard deal exposes bosses (continued from page 1)
The Russian phase of the Pacific war, by A. Roland
Tobin urges locals to hire some statisticians — his answer to offensive of employers is counterattack — with convincing figures, by Jack Ranger
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Stalinist drive against militants
They feel at home with the fascists
Bethlehem Steel to get $50,000,000 plant gift — far cry from $100,000,000 proposed to aid 165,000 small business firms
Is everybody happy? — the Soviet Union and its democratic allies, by M. Stein
India congress heads rejects Cripps’ plan (continued from page 1)
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War profiteering gets Senate O.K. — profits curbs voted down at administration demand — approval of “toothless”, “innocuous” bill is go-ahead sign for all-out profiteering
What boss press hides about the Cripps plan, An Editorial
Militant UAW delegates resist holiday pay cut — convention accepts administration demand under pressure of FDR and union leaders
FDR’s letter shows bosses caused holiday shutdowns
Standard Oil bosses lie about deal with Nazis — new evidence piles up despite efforts of company and boss press to stifle truth, by Art Preis
Negro soldiers killed in Jersey, Arkansas, Texas — Army Jim Crow responsible for new wave of violence that takes lives of 4 Negroes, by Albert Parker
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How can Hitler’s hold on German soldiers be broken? — says program of “Militant” is not practical — a sailor describes the attitude of German prisoners
AFL heads help company union to fight the CIO — AFL charter is given to Curtiss-Wright stooges after NLRB denies it recognition
A revolucionary [sic] policy can win soldiers, by Anthony Massini
Wage scales cut by auto bosses in the new plants
Negro soldiers killed in Jersey, Arkansas, Texas (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — Congressman threatens Negro people — War for what?
Standard Oil bosses lie (continued from page 1)
The new leader, the Dies committee and civil liberties, by A. Roland
Local proposes contract for the steel industry
L.A. Stalinists assault woman selling “Militant” — also attack ”labor action” salesgirl and severely beat up a young male worker
The special features of India’s agrarian problem, by John G. Wright
British C.P.’ers employ the same hoodlum tactics
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”Profits limitation”
FDR’s court on maritime strikes
Why we demand Browder’s freedom
Controversy over the Jewish question — the case against Milton Mayer and his critics, Ingersoll and Hook, by M. Stein
Auto workers on guard over war pay-cut issue (continued from page 1)
A case for the FBI? by John Corbett
Harlem meeting to discuss war and Negro people
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Britain rejects Indian proposals — India denied right to control its own defense — Congress Party turns down plan brought by Cripps
UAW militants oppose yielding labor’s rights — 150 delegates fight surrender of union standards at auto workers conference, by Joe Andrews
Buffalo local backs stand of UAW opposition
”None of your counterfeit!” (cartoon)
Ship workers discuss holiday pay rates too
Nazi tieup holds back magnesium output — aluminum trust, getting new plants from government, conspires to further monopoly
SWP candidate prepares final campaign plans — Goldman and Carlson to make radio talks giving Socialist Workers Party platform
Wave of violence against Negro soldiers claims its fifth victim in two weeks — soldier shot dead in Virginia; others injured by police assault in Tuskegee
Record is filed for appeal in “sedition” case
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C.P. tries new scheme to halt sale of “Militant” — plans to use sound truck, signs, boxes, monitors and pressure on CIO members as well as violence against the distributors
UAW militants oppose surrender of labor rights and standards (continued from page 1)
The inspiring example of Thomas J. Watson
More unions give funds to support defense of 18
Cop murders Alabama Negro in cold blood
Stalinist “reincarnated”
Knox attacks union of radio ship men
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — New Jim Crow plans for the Navy — Lip service by Knox — “progress” — and some history
Doing business with Hitler — Alcoa-Nazi tie behind lag in metals output (continued from page 1)
Jones says Standard Oil blocked rubber industry — exposes lies of company heads but admits own agency is aiding Standard monopoly
The dilemma of the capitalist class of India, by A. Roland
”Woman’s Place” — it’s in the factories now, by Lydia Beidel
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How to get friends in Washington
The fall of Bataan
Money for union wages for soldiers
A Stalinist discusses situation in Germany — denounces German workers; sees hope in generals, priests, foreign imperialists
The homeward journey — Sir Stafford’s mission to India and the ”New Masses,” by M. Stein
British Cabinet rejects India Congress proposal (continued from page 1)
Editor: George Breitman
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FDR, Congress seek to freeze wages — labor faces “voluntary” pay slashes
May Day manifesto of the Socialist Workers Party
Carlson runs for mayor on a fighting socialist program — opposes the boss-O.K.’D politicians
Maritime commission aims blow at unions
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Laval returns to power to help the German war — Hitler wants French manpower, resources and fleet to aid in his spring offensive
They still do business with Hitler — Dupont firm agreed to pay Nazi royalties on U.S. government’s ammunition
General Electric-Nazi tieup bared in Senate
FDR-Congress aim to freeze wages — (continued from page 1)
Maritime Commission aims blow at unions
Nazis order execution of Henricus Sneevliet
Standard’s pals
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Workers democracy or vigilante assault — which shall prevail?
War intensifies women’s role — transfer from kitchen sinks to factories will develop militant armies of class-conscious proletarian women
Communist Party betrays Indian people’s struggle — makes no objection to Cripps’ plan; aims their chief criticism at Indian leaders, by Felix Morrow
Attacks on Negro troops continue uninterrupted — mob assaults two soldiers in Tuskegee; Jim Crow conditions in camps revealed
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How spirit of May Day flamed in World War I — today as then, working-class internationalism will emerge triumphant over suppressions and betrayals, by Art Preis
An unforgettable May Day — Cleveland, 1919 — bosses taught workers and soldiers what kind of “democracy” they fought to save
Demand end to Indian serfdom (photo)
Labor’s first May Day martyrs were militant internationalists — their supreme sacrifice for the 8-hour day inspired the workers of the entire world, by Marvell Scholl
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The Trotskyists continue struggle for socialism in lands oppressed by both the Axis and “democracies” — seeks to create workers’ govt. In Great Britain
French Trotskyist paper (photo)
French party is growing despite Gestapo terror — forced to carry on illegal activities, group wins new members, including CPers, by Marc Loris
Masses alone will win independence for India — Ghandi, Nehru are incapable of leading successful struggle against imperialism, by John G. Wright
Lenin’s 1896 May Day manifesto
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Goldman speaks over radio for Grace Carlson — notes labor attorney asks St. Paul workers to support socialist program of write-in candidate for mayor
Election platform of St. Paul S.W.P.
Grace Carlson has always defended labor’s interests
Carlson for mayor (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — A Negro mother writes FDR — UAW opposes housing Jim Crow
Reader inquires about the role of China in the war
Character of China’s war — China is fighting against imperialist domination, by Anthony Massini
Laval will try to make France part of Hitlerite order, by A. Roland
When unionism conquered Ford — one year ago this April his open-shop kingdom fell, by Joe Andrews
Buick UAW local opposes surrender of overtime pay
Seek freedom for seamen framed ‘37 strike
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Getting “tough”
Pity the poor $1-a-year men!
Who protects the soldiers’ interests?
The two pamphlets that came out of the trial
Names and aims — some reflections on the president’s request, by M. Stein
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FDR plan hits workers hardest — freezes wages but lets bosses get off easy — program does not establish equality of sacrifice; union leaders are “dismayed”
Communist press whitewashes Nazi-U.S. business patent pools — an analysis of the Stalinist “national unity” defense of the monopolies, by Art Preis
Meetings, radio talks win up Carlson campaign — St. Paul voters were offered a fighting socialist program
War shipping board hits again at seamen — proposes new merchant fleet regulations permitting abrogation of union contracts
Kelly Postal convicted for abiding by union’s vote, by Jack Ranger
Who creates race bias in the Army?
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Dunne reaches West Coast on CRDC tour — secures support of liberals and unions in Seattle
FDR program hits workers the hardest (continued from page 1)
WLB finally hands down ruling in long-delayed shipyard case — grants maintenance of membership clause which gives no genuine union security
Montana groups form committees to carry on work
Kelly Postal convicted (continued from page 1)
CIO members in L.A. Read “Militant” in spite of CP attack
Negro workers win job equality in Flint plant — work on GM war production machines at the same rate of pay as white workers, by Jeff Thorne
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — Tennessee CIO miners fight boss Jim Crowism in union
They still do business with Hitler — Alcoa beats rap for Nazi deals
Role of passive resistance in the Indian struggle, by A. Roland
FDR seizure threat will not end patent monopolies
Another local is against giving up overtime wages
C.P. press whitewashes trusts (continued from page 1)
A note on Liebknecht
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Roosevelt’s “attack” on native fascists
Some minor items
The Stalinist I.L.D. and the Minneapolis trial, by Felix Morrow
British data shows war has not halted the class struggle, by Edith Kane
Low-paid women welcomed by industry, by Lydia Beidel
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FDR shipyard program shows “wage stabilization” means wage freezing — speaks against pay raises provided in union contract — FDR wires wage conference that increases are “irreconcilable with national policy,” by Art Preis
India Congress leaders advocate suicidal policy — urge masses not to organize struggle against Japanese and British oppressors
Price fixing won’t stop rise in cost of living — curtailment of consumers goods, cause of inflation, is not affected by new ruling, by Anthony Massini
House committee votes to go easy on profits taxes — brings out tax plan ignoring “equal sacrifice” by bosses
Another Standard Oil-Nazi deal is exposed in Senate — Rockefeller trust halted production of vital acids by agreement with I.G. Farben
Supreme Court refuses to act on Waller case
”Hope and expectation”
Kelly Postal sentenced up to five years, by Jack Ranger
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SWP holds meetings to celebrate May Day
Price fixing will not stop rise in cost of living (continued from page 1)
FDR shipyard plan shows “wage stabilizing” means wage freezing — FDR is against raises provided in union contract (continued from page 1)
150 hear Dunne in Los Angeles
Negroes march on capital, protest police brutality
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker
Stalinists attack workers — Communist Party defends monopolies, denounces unions and strikes
The question of peace feelers, by A. Roland
Why I left the ranks of the Young Communist League — statement of former member of the YCL in Los Angeles who joined the Trotskyist movement, by Albert Lapel
New Haven SWOC local votes aid to 18 defendants
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What won the victory at Detroit?
Democracy
Stalinism and Communism
Unions must set out to organize woman worker — experience shows that the women factory workers become militant union members, by Lydia Beidel
An open letter to the British workers, by an Indian revolutionist J.V.P. DeSilva
India Congress heads adopt suicidal policy (continued from page 1)
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Steel union holds constitutional convention — wage raises, union shop are key issues facing the SWOC — delegates to adopt a wage policy to lay basis for negotiating future agreements
Living standards to sink to 1932 level — Henderson — advocates plan to make masses pay cost of war — price chief opposes general wage raises; wants “drastic” taxes on lowest incomes
This is the answer to “The Story of Carboloy” — exposing lies spread by General Electric in full-page ads throughout the land, by Walter Freeman
Two Trotskyist leaders escape from Ceylon jail — they were ”interned” by British officials as beginning of war
Odell Waller wins a stay of execution — U.S. Supreme Court is again petitioned to act on Negro’s case
Union-busting moves blocked by united front of seamen — maritime unions win guarantee protecting union hiring halls and existing contracts
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Black market to boost cost of living in U.S. — bosses will bootleg goods to beat price “control” as in Great Britain and Germany, by Larissa Reed
Chicago May frolic nets $115 for CRDC
Morgenthau for higher tax on lowest incomes — treasury secretary asks tax on wages of $11.60 a week; wants taxes on lowest incomes increased 250 to 1000%
Stalinists attack Trotskyists for defending labor’s rights — C.P. condemns Militant struggles against the employers as ”traitorous efforts,” by Philip Blake
Drive launched to repeal California income tax law, by Gordon Bailey
British M.P.’s hit Stalinist drive against refugees
Living standards to go to 1932 level — Henderson (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — “Jim Crow-as-usual” — No one reminded Edison — In the North, too — Not ready yet
Steel workers hold convention (continued from page 1)
A new political crisis is in the offing for France, by A. Roland
A novel about the great steel strike of 1919
SWOC locals donate aid to 18 defendants
Inflation and price fixing are analyzed in May issue of “Fourth International”
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”Equal sacrifice”
How Churchill’s speech aids Hitler
Odell Waller and the Supreme Court
This is the answer to “The Story of Carboloy”
Stalin’s May First “Order of the Day,” by M. Stein
Union-busting moves blocked by seamen (continued from page 1)
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Steel workers establish international union — opposition to surrender of overtime pay is voiced on first day of convention, by Art Preis
”Equality of sacrifice” (cartoon)
WLB sets ceiling on wage raises — Canadian wage freezing plan also being adopted by govt. — new board to work out U.S. version of plan which freezes wages over $25 a wk.
Shipyard union offered half of wage raises due — Chicago conference decides not to grant pay increases called for in contracts
Why Burma fell — war correspondents reveal that British failed to arm native people and were afraid to use available Chinese troops, by George Breitman
Open letter to member of the Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party, from the Socialist Workers Party of Minnesota
DuPonts also do business with Hitler
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Browder release proves he was jailed for his “views” — Roosevelt’s explanation on why Stalinist leader was arrested is sheer hypocrisy, by Philip Blake
WLB is setting dangerous precedents — board opinion opens way to govt. intervention in unions
U.S. Steel uses decision in new attack on union
Wages not frozen in seamen’s agreement
Lynch campaign proves a flop in Flint union — workers show resentment of attempts to link union militants with fascism
Why Burma fell (continued from page 1)
Two UE locals vote against surrender of overtime rates
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker
Bob Harte was a GPU victim — secretary of Trotsky was assassinated by Stalin agents two years ago, by Joseph Hansen
The writings of Karl Max [sic] on India in 1853, by A. Roland
U.S. ports discriminate against Chinese seamen — citizens of America’s “brave ally” are not event permitted to leave their ships, by a Correspondent
Contents of the May issue of “Fourth International”
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Why Stalin doesn’t trust his allies
Canada YCL disbands
Hillman: used up
Open letter to members of Farmer-Labor Party (continued from page 1)
Stalin blames the Red Army ranks for early defeats, by M. Stein
CRDC dance frolic in New York nets $143 for defense
Steel workers establish union (continued from page 1)
Editor: George Breitman
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Steel union convention shows rising discontent — rank and file delegates voice growing dissatisfaction with leaders’ policies, by Art Preis
At the steel convention (picture)
Government acts to check pay raises — bosses get Roosevelt ”hint” to stall wage negotiations — administration putting pressure on union heads to accept “voluntary” wage freezing
Act now to save Waller’s life! An Editorial
Thousands strike at Budd plant
Bolivian government arrests Fourth International leaders
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Dunne returns to Washington in last lap of tour — speaks at banquet in Seattle, open meet’g in Tacoma
An open letter in defense of democracy in the labor movement
C.P. bookburners at work (picture)
Ceylon Trotskyist leaders escape British jailers — had been imprisoned for their struggles against imperialism
Workers’ Forum — wants to help in distribution of THE MILITANT — a correction — a loan
Discontent at steel convention (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — How to fight Army Jim Crow — Our sympathies lie with Sullivan — Would pose question of power
Behind the West Coast evacuations — bankers profit from driving Japanese-American citizens into concentration camps, by Gordon Bailey
On the Workers’ Bookshelf
King George’s face and his American subjects, by a Correspondent
African natives enslaved in name of “war for democracy”
What’s new about the “new order”?
Police add slander to Jim Crow brutality — Baltimore cops charge that drunkenness is responsible for Negro dissatisfaction
Belgian Labor Party adopts a program
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Memorial Day massacre — five years after
Who will lead France after the war? by A. Roland
Seamen overcome Navy gunners anti-union bias — union seamen win sailors’ confidence by showing them what unions can do
Roosevelt tips the Stalinists for service rendered, by M. Stein
Soldiers face barrage of anti-labor propaganda — press, radio and movies directing steady stream of fascists ideas at Army ranks, by David Warner
Editor: George Breitman
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Fight against deportation of Harry Bridges! — Biddle ruling is blow at whole labor movement — deportation order is part of long range govt.-boss plan to housebreak the unions, by Felix Morrow
Standard Oil officials lied about Nazi deals — Arnold’s statement to Truman committee nails false claims made by oil trust, by Walter Freeman
Dutch cops kill 18 Chinese for asking pay rise
Real prices keep rising — despite price-fixing bosses get more for their products — lowered quality and new labels cut down living standards of the working class, by Anthony Massini
Biddle rushes to defense of the monopolies
Phila. CIO council backs Budd strikers — strike started after lock-out of welders protesting pay cut
Local 544 fights to keep Kelly Postal from jail — union secretary was “guilty” of obeying members’ directives, by Jack Ranger
Bread prices are boosted by monopolies
British workers’ discontent shown at Labor Party parley — political truce maintained by slim majority
Trotskyist press has big sale at Labor Party meet
Negro columnist recommends “4th Intl.” Article
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Trotskyist paper faces suppression in England — MP asks ban because publication exposed atrocities on both sides in the Far East
Farm-Labor leaders act to join with Democrats — both conservative and Stalinist wings want to put end to independents action
Workers’ Forum — The speedup — A Stalinist on national unity
More unions vote aid to 18 defendants — four UAW locals act to help work of CRDC
”The Militant” is barred from British colony
Retail clerks are opposed to the Stalinist line
Real prices are still going up (continued from page 1)
Fights against Bridges’ deportation! (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — the right to vote, the Southern Democrats and the Communist Party
Portrait head of Leon Trotsky now available — pioneer to reproduce head sculptured by famous U.S. artist
Hitler explodes basic theory of Stalinism, by M. Morrison
Red Caps vote to affiliate to CIO
Welles lays groundwork for another Versailles, by A. Roland
They look the Nazis frankly in the eye. . .
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Biddle and the Stalinists
The attack on Heydrich
Mexico at war
Arguments on soldiers’ pay
Effects of the speedup on the workers’ health — union contracts should have provisions to protect workers under war conditions, by Grace Carlson
How the liberals argue against the ruling on Bridges, by M. Stein
Anti-labor propaganda makes progress in Army — soldier’s letter shows even unionists are being turned against labor movement, by David Warner
Editor: George Breitman
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The Murray-Lewis conflict, by Farrell Dobbs
Supreme Court again refuses to act on Odell Waller case — mass protest is needed to prevent June 19 execution
Soldiers’ families to get starvation allowances — House votes dependents aid lower than relief standard — new bill would give draft boards excuse to cancel deferments for dependency
Negro march group calls rallies to protest Jim Crow — Negro militants are waiting for Randolph to offer his program to achieve equality, by Albert Parker
Senate bill prohibits anti-trust prosecutions — monopolies given free rein under measure advocated by administration’s spokesmen, by Walter Freeman
Baldwin quits ILD because of stand on Mpls. case — ACLU head opposes Stalinist aid to federal prosecution
Bosses receive encouragement to fight union
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British shoot strikers at U.S. base in Bahamas — natives killed and jailed for trying to win an increase in their 80c-a-day wages
No-strike pledge debated at Mich. CIO convention
Murray-Lewis conflict (continued from page 1)
Shipyard Local 9 against giving up overtime pay rate, by James Dall
Cannon ends lectures on history of Trotskyism — plan to publish the series in book form
New union drive begun at Douglas plane plant
Rochester railroad council approves fight to free 18
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The Negro Struggle — union stands firm for Negro rights — let’s not have any illusions
Economic crisis lays basis for revolution in Japan — “eight years of democracy” witnesses radicalization of masses, by A. Roland
Why U.S. corporations do business with the Nazis, by M. Morrison
March-on-Washington group calls anti-Jim Crow rallies (continued from page 1)
Labor freezing program threatens regimentation — McNutt’s order forbids workers to change jobs without sanction of the government
The March on Washington — one year after, by Albert Parker
A correction
Workers’ Forum — “Nothing short of right is right”
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The Budd strike and the government
Louder than words
Lord Halifax helps Hitler
Farish’s oath
Favoritism and caste dominate armed forces — restrictions ban democratic relations between officers and ranks; congressmen grumble about “national scandal,” by David Warner
Roosevelt’s methods, Browder and Bridges, by M. Stein
British government to control coal industry — but labor protests because mines would still be run in interests of the bosses
Spills beans on profits
Editor: George Breitman
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The Soviet-U.S.-British pacts, by Felix Morrow
War Labor Board orders recruiting of strikebreakers
Duke “calms” Nassau workers after his troops kill three — blames strike against 80c-a-day wages on “outside agitators”; hands out free meal
Redcaps’ union votes support for eighteen
25,000 Negroes protest Jim Crowism — “we want democracy at home” is demand of huge N.Y. rally — March-on-Washington movement calls for full equality no, freedom for Waller
Women workers strike at Akron rubber plant — sit down in protest against new speed-up piece-work
Stalinists assassinate labor leader in Cuba
The Waller case — as we go to press
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Roosevelt signs bill protecting monopolies — ballyhooed as measure to aid small firms, bill contains rider to strengthen trusts, by Walter Freeman
”Go thru picket lines,” Tobin tells Teamsters — threatens expulsion for those who refuse to fink: militant workers to be hounded, by Jack Ranger
4 factions fight over Socialist party remains — Thomas Group turns to support of war; Clement-Symes remain faithful opposition, by C. Charles
Bosses provoke several strikes in Detroit
The new Soviet pacts (continued from page 1)
Hudson auto local stands firm on overtime issue
Portrait head now on sale (picture)
Tobin men, CPers get together in Minneapolis, by Jack Ranger
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The Negro Struggle — Some signs of the times, by Albert Parker
How the Stalin-Hitler pact disarmed the Soviet people — Stalin feared to warn them of coming Nazi attack, by Art Preis
Professor Laski and a people’s peace, by M. Morrison
The March on Washington — one year after, by Albert Parker
25,000 Negroes protest against Jim Crow (continued from page 1)
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Masses themselves will avenge Lidice
U.S. court spikes wage-hour law
Problem of India far from “settled”
Anti-fascist federal employes [sic] terrorized — fascist-minded, anti-labor G men hound, victimize hundreds suspected of liberalism
Vitamin B1 and workers’ “morale,” by Grace Carlson
How Bridges fights against Biddle’s deportation order
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The new Soviet agreement and a second front, by Felix Morrow
Four more New Jersey union send aid for 18 — total rises to 39; Louisville CIO also vote to back CRDC
OPA fails to enforce own price regulations — no effective enforcement machinery to be set up, high official admits in speech
Mass pressure wins new stay of execution for Waller — but it must continue if he is to be kept from chair on July 2
Nelson attempts to suppress exposure of $1-a-year men — WPB head puts pressure on Truman Senate Committee to withhold critical report
”UE News” hits role of Army-Navy in industry — union paper says officer corps is filled with boss elements hostile to unionism, by Joe Edwards
Sudden treachery
Gestapo terror failed to uncover Heydrich killers — Czech masses defied “last warning” and kept silent despite murderous reprisals, by Art Preis
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Government fails to curb inflation at its source — profit system responsible for “pressure” which forces up wartime living costs, by A. Roland
Vera Figner 1852-1942
The Stalinists betray the Negro struggle — they attacked March-on-Washington rally and called another to counteract its effect, their silence on Waller explained, by Albert Parker
Soviet pacts and second front (continued from page 1)
This won’t get the bosses sore
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — What is changing — They want action now — Secret government survey — “Atmosphere of disillusion”
Bootleg market has already appeared here — experiences is Europe foretell new threats to living standards of masses, by Larissa Reed
Wallace wants imperialism ended — but not U.S. brand, by M. Morrison
”Temporary reverses”
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The Hudson walkout and race prejudice
Their one aim
Why so few militants become Army officers — methods for picking officers effectively sift out all those with labor background, by David Warner
Troops are taught little about real background of war
The real cause of the “poor man’s disease” — medical studies find that it can be prevented and cured in simple manner, by Grace Carlson
Editor: George Breitman
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Tax bill soaks masses, spares rich — Congress trying to unload war costs on the workers — House committee completes draft of plan to take billions from low-income earners
British defeats in North Africa, by Art Preis
Gov’t forces alien seamen to man death-ships — union men seized, made to sail rotten ships at scab wages
Little Steel can pay $1 more, says WLB panel — but does not make recommendation to grant wage increase
Waller must die, says Va. Governor — Negro leaders make a last appeal for action by Roosevelt
CRDC to support Postal defense — will also aid other 544-CIO leaders now under attack by state and Tobin forces
Henderson admits quality chiselers boost real prices — "Price control alone has failed to protect consumer," he says
Talk of a "long armistice" — and what is behind it, by C. Charles
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Murray charges steel bosses impede output — blames shortages on corporation "greed" and "almost criminal" WPB steel policy
Minnesota Farm-Labor Ass’n moves to right — Stalinists ready to support old party candidates if they lose in F-L primary
Talk of a "long armistice" — and what is behind it (continued from page 1)
New tax bill soaks masses, spares rich (continued from page 1)
15,000 Negroes protest Jim Crow in Chicago rally
Mass action wins gains at St. Louis arms plant
Portrait head now on sale
Shipyard workers object to overtime surrender
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker
How Stalin menaces the foundations of the USSR — his concessions to the "democracies" may undermine the monopoly of foreign trade, by A. Roland
Notes on the Soviet-U.S.-British pacts, by M. Morrison
Grievances exist in Army — but the soldiers can’t voice them — harsh discipline deprives the soldiers of all democratic rights in the U.S. Army, by David Warner
Make new threat to civil liberties on West Coast
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Darden’s decision
The Fourth of July
FDR’s bedfellows
A July 4th celebration in Vladivostok, 1918 — some Russian workers still had illusions about the real nature of U.S. "democracy"
Record of British rule in Egypt, by Howard Allen
The parasitic worm and the parasitic system — Southern "laziness" is not inherent trait but the product of economic conditions, by Grace Carlson
Editor: George Breitman
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Odell Waller is dead, by Albert Parker
Petain statement bares role of French bosses — proves that capitalists preferred Nazi rule to a victorious workers’ France, by Marc Loris
Congress, OPA help to lower living standards — they oppose a rising scale of wages for the workers, and prevent the effective enforcement of the price ceilings
Bootleg rings in operation on both coasts — illegal sales of oil and tires give them millions in profit
Odell Waller’s last testament
C.P.’s scab-like role in Waller case, by Philip Blake
24,000 factories to be shut down, WPB says — war increases the monopolies’ control over production
Opposition to Hitler still fights on inside Germany, by B. Johnson
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Unions representing 1,000,000 workers have aided 18 — civil rights defense committee has conducted vigorous defense campaign
Unions representing 1,000,000 workers have aided 18 — list of central labor bodies and local unions which aided defense
Workers’ Forum
In Memoriam
Petain statement bares role of French bosses (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker
Niemoeller admits church helped Hitler to power, by A. Roland
Notes on the Soviet-U.S.-British pacts, by M. Morrison
Odell Waller is dead (continued from page 1)
The C.P.’s scab-like role in Waller case (continued from page 1)
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One year after the indictment of the 18
The meaning of the fall of Sevastopol
British rule in Egypt during World War I — White Book reveals British atrocities terrorized nationalist movement in 1919, by Howard Allen
Churchill chides parliament for asking questions, by M. Stein
Hoover-Gibson present imperialist peace plan
British confess truth about Burma
Editor: George Breitman
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New Nazi drive puts USSR in gravest peril, by M. Morrison
Seamen ask for higher bonus as dangers increase — even insurance rates are raised
Steel, aircraft wage demand under attack — WLB is expected to reject $1-a-day rise for “Little Steel"
Senate committee votes to lift ceiling on bread — shows indifference to policing of the price regulations
WPB reshuffled, but still controlled by $1-a-year men
Only masses sacrifice under “equal sacrifice” program — equality promise is a fraud while boss agents rule — gov’t keeps its promises to bosses but not to workers
Negro is lynched in Texas, soldier killed in Arizona
Any caves today?
Puerto Rico is given an “after the war” promise — but people of the U.S. colony want their freedom from Wall St. Imperialism now, by Howard Allen
Union paper exposes huge rise in profits
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Army contracting agents favor anti-union firms — charge unemployment in New York is due to anti-labor bias of Army, WPB, by W. Gray
The Minneapolis drivers movement one year after the indictment — help is needed to defend union leaders from attacks by Tobin and government
Big victory for CIO in Southern textile mills — one year organizing campaign breaks vigorous boss resistance
Republicans help Democrats to bury anti-poll tax bill — both Roosevelt and GOP want to keep on good terms with the poll tax Democrats
"Crisis” article tells why natives won’t aid Britain
A new pamphlet — The March on Washington — one year after, by Albert Parker
New Nazi drive puts USSR in grave peril (continued from page 1)
Harlem meeting protests the execution of Odell Waller — Breitman calls for Negro-White unity to end Jim Crow terror
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — Browder speaks — “It’s all a little misunderstanding” — Stalinists to be more careful — speech changed: actions the same!
Letter from a worker in the German underground
We support the struggle of China, by M. Morrison
Britain since the air raids — an American visitor describes resurgence of the British working class movement, by L. Lawrence
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What the latest losses mean for the USSR
France’s struggle
Tobin and Foster
Wallace can’t deliver a quart of milk a day — unless the working class intervenes, the same system that prevented it before the war will prevent it after the war, by Grace Carlson
What has happened since boss parties “adjourned politics,” by M. Stein
The apathetic Egyptians
Puerto Rico is given an “after the war” promise
Editor: George Breitman
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India’s demand for immediate independence
House passes new tax bill — places chief burdens of the war on low-income earners
Loss of vital regions menaces Soviet defense — fall of Caucasus would deprive Red Army of basic war materials, food and fuel, by John G. Wright
Steel workers denied $1-a-day raise — WLB would cheat unions of gains won in 1941 strikes — Murray’s acceptance of ruling encourages new drive against workers’ standards, by Joe Andrews
New York parade to protest legal murder of Waller
Anti-Trotskyist frameup launched in Great Britain — mine-owners and union bureaucrats answer “Socialist Appeal” charges with slanders, by Anthony Massini
Gallup poll shows most workers got no wage increases
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Bonus Army: “Heroes of 1917, bums of 1932” — ten years ago this week General MacArthur’s troops drove the veterans out of Washington, by Felix Morrow
Text of the all-India Congress’ resolution
Cannon pamphlet sells well among British workers — just what we were looking for, says British commando
Workers’ Forum — makes a good point — interesting news item
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — Randolph’s petition campaign
Telegraph combines hides inventions to cut time and costs of wiring messages, by A. Roland
Monopolies discourage better, cheaper methods — G.E. and power trust conspire to restrict wide-spread use of fluorescent lighting
Anti-Trotskyist frameup started in Great Britain (continued from page 1)
We support the struggle of China — 2, by M. Morrison
Steel workers denied $1-a-day wage increase
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How to win the German workers
The Negro people in 1917 and 1942
Loss of vital regions menaces Soviet defense (continued from page 1)
New legislation is a threat to very life of unionism
Scientists hit Red Cross Jim Crow policy, by Grace Carlson
David Udell party builder
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After the fall of Rostov, by Anthony Massini
Most workers to be denied raises under WLB formula — board’s latest ruling clarifies meaning of Little Steel opinion
Government war aims bared in Secretary Hull’s speech — imperialists will decide for themselves which nations are “entitled” to freedom, by Philiph [sic] Blake
Defense of workers’ gains key issue as UAW convenes — officials’ “equal sacrifice” program stands in way of progress for union, by Joseph Andrews
Senate finance committee goes easy on wealthy
Henderson agrees to price increase at bosses’ request — OPA defends profits while denying wage raises to workers
Did Cripps outwit the India Congress leaders? by Felix Morrow
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Army men are trained to suppress revolts — government school prepared officers for the job of putting down workers’ attempts to establish socialism after the war
Henry Ford’s complaint
Why the UAW lost the Buffalo Curtiss vote — CIO leaders failed to offer the workers a militant program to improve conditions, by Patrick Kelly
Workers’ Forum — how bosses show their patriotism — civil rights denied at Calif. camp
Seamen jailed in ’37 strike win parole
Defense of workers’ gains key issue at UAW convention
Did Cripps outwit the India Congress leaders? (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle — how will Southern Jim Crow be abolished
A worker’s message from Poland and the Ghetto — “socialism lives and will dominate the world"
No hope for British workers except socialism, by M. Morrison
After the fall of Rostov (continued from page 1)
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28 years since World War I began
British finds use for Indian C.P.
Democratic rights and armed forces
Puerto Ricans sick of Wall St. exploitation — landlessness oppression, empty promises, hunger, is record of U.S. rule in colony, by Howard Allen
Ronald Tearse and Edwin Jaffee — 19 years old
Death lurks in the city slums — rheumatic heart disease takes heavy toll among children of working class families, by Grace Carlson
Bosses turn down wage demands of aircraft workers
Department of Labor figures show wages are sub-standard
Editor: George Breitman
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Stalin policy leads USSR to disaster, by Henry Collins
No ceiling on boss income — corporation officers pay selves big sums yet deny wage rises
U.S. seamen praise Soviet workers — workers carry on in spite of terrific aerial bombardment of Murmansk port
Torpedoed seamen contribute to CRDC
Delegates demand UAW retreats end — overtime and strike weapon are key convention issues — leaders program of “equal sacrifice” howled down by aroused delegates
Bulletin, Special to the Militant
Boss press lies about Indian independence, by Felix Morrow
Tank strike won at Flint — NLRB victory follows militant struggle by CIO auto workers, by John Thorne
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The Negro Struggle — job discrimination continues — poll tax bars soldier vote in South — Anti-Negro drive stepped up, by Albert Parker
Class struggles in Britain — British Trotskyists active in strikes; advance military program, by L. Lawrence
Do the German masses support Hitler? by M. Morrison
Chinese Stalinists advise repeating 1927 betrayal, by James Gilbert
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Slug food union militant; opposes Stalinist sell-out — Stalinists turn meeting into riot after steamrolling agreement over majority vote
UAW delegates oppose retreats (continued from page 1)
Workers’ Forum — protests segregation of Negro soldiers — the British I.L.P. and the colonies
Stalin policy means disaster (continued from page 1)
Tank strike won at Flint (continued from page 1)
Boss press lies about Indian independence (continued from page 1)
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Indian struggle nears showdown
The anniversary of a great betrayal
Book review
Chen Tu-Hsiu — pioneer Chinese Trotskyist dies
War profiteering — a streamlined 1942 model
U.S. seamen praise Soviet workers (continued from page 1)
No ceiling on boss income (continued from page 1)
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Leon Trotsky defender of the USSR
Trotsky’s works live on in heroic Red Army (picture)
Indians follow advice Cripps gave Africans
Indian masses fight for freedom — mass actions spread despite British terror — but organized struggle required for victory — Congress Party program cannot mobilize workers who must play decisive part, by Felix Morrow
For Indian independence — statement of nat’l committee of Socialist Workers Party
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Auto militants preserve union democracy — convention delegates protest against union retreats but unable to develop independent policy, by Art Preis
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — Trotsky and the American Negro struggle
English workers move left — British Trotskyists raise slogan: “Labor to Power!"
Trotsky’s military policy and its critics, by M. Morrison
Black market flourishes in steel industry
August Fourth International features Trotsky memorial
ILGWU leaders surrender conditions to brass hats, by William Gray
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Indian masses fight for freedom (continued from page 1)
Wartime flu epidemic will take heavy toll, by Grace Carlson
Leon Trotsky’s last letter to the Indian workers
For Indian independence (continued from page 1)
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3rd anniversary of the Stalin-Hitler Pact
Hitler bans Trotsky’s works in France
The four freedoms in India (cartoon)
India peasants join fight — “civil disobedience” spreads to villages at Gandhi’s call — all India demands release of congressmen and end of repressions against masses, by Felix Morrow
OPA permits new rise in food prices
Bayonne strike broken by FDR, union heads and WLB — “seizure” of plant is entirely in interests of the management
WLB acts against demands of Alcoa and GM workers
War adds number of trusts worth more than billion — 3 new billionaire outfits in 1941 as capitalists prosper
Who gets the cream!
Harlem workers to hold meeting in support of India
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File defense arguments for 18 in district court — decision in Minneapolis convictions may be handed down by December of this year
Spokesmen for bosses urge 10% sales tax — AFL representative echoes big business before Senate body
A wave of Jim Crow terror has begun in the South — landlords and employers have increased attacks on Negro rights in last six weeks
British government invokes flogging in West Indies
Peasants join the Indian struggle (continued from page 1)
Michigan bosses prepare for new drive against the unions, by Larissa Reed
The truth about war-time wages
British and the “scorched” earth
Problems of the Indian revolution
Seattle CRDC to hold affair to aid Postal
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — Negroes and the Indian struggle
War in Egypt provides some important lessons — British Trotskyists show how brass hats stifle the initiative of worker-soldiers
A discussion on military and economic imperialism
Workers’ Forum — it’s a different story now
Kournakaoff book rehashes Stalinist slanders about Red Army
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India and the Atlantic charter
A free India can defeat Japan
1776 showed the way for India
Army paper discusses use of germs in war — only problem of effectiveness as war weapon interests military journal, by Grace Carlson
For centuries Britain has ruled and looted India, by Howard Allen
Negro leaders hit FDR’s transfer of FEPC to McNutt
Pioneer Issues new pamphlet by Leon Trotsky
Editor: George Breitman
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Three years of World War II, by A. Roland
Death toll of the war
Indian peasants look to workers for leadership — the struggle for Indian independence is linked to the agrarian revolution, by John G. Wright
FDR plans new steps to block wage raises — expected to issue executive order around Labor Day
CIO union changes convention city
Nelson fires aide for exposing $1-a-year men, by C. Charles
Profits come first with the corporations — 9 firms conspire to get huge profits on wire sale to Navy
Profits come first with the corporations — power-saving lamps barred — no profits
Meat shortage looms as food prices climb
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New York AFL leaders attack the Indian masses, by Anthony Massini
The crisis in Detroit housing — the workers have gotten many promises but no action from government officials, by Larissa Reed
CP whitewashes resolution on China
SWP meetings honor the memory of Leon Trotsky
Corporations get 20 billions in profits this year
Food costs more in Harlem
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — a statement on the Negroes and India
Trotsky’s message — socialism is the only road for humanity — extracts from Albert Goldman’s speech at the New York Trotsky memorial meeting, August 21, 1942
Workers’ Forum — the case of major Horace Dodge
Indian peasants need workers aid (continued from page 1)
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What’s wrong with the ALP
No more Sacco-Vanzetti cases!
Nelson fires aide for exposing $1-a-year men (continued from page 1)
Britain’s economic interest in India, by Howard Allen
Yugoslav masses fight Nazis and Mikhailovitch
A novel about the slum dwellers of Chicago
Editor: George Breitman
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Roosevelt offers helping hand to fascist Franco, by Milton Alvin
U.S. bosses in Shanghai still “business as usual” with Japanese — State Department tried to suppress information, by Anthony Massini
FDR speech will set new drastic wage controls — nature of plan is foreshadowed by latest anti-labor moves of government agencies, by Joseph Andrews
All India opposes British rule, reporter admits — conservative elements find themselves forced to support independence demand, by Felix Morrow
A fifth freedom?
Postal defense motions are denied by judge
Meat to be rationed as shortage continues
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What “Pravda” reveals: Soviet youth duped by Stalin’s boast of victory in 1942, by John G. Wright
Workers’ Forum — Stalinist stand on Indian struggle
Detroit housing project blocked by auto bosses — workers given plenty of housing survey but a place to live in is hard to find, by Larissa Reed
$1-a-year men resign; replaced by $1-a-year men
Wright speaks on India at Harlem workers’ club
All India opposes British rule, reporter admits (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — the effect of racial epithets — Stalinist lies about our pamphlet
The story behind a frameup — British coal kings sabotage coal production; Trotskyists alone fight for miners’ interests
History repeats itself . . . by Milton Alvin
U.S. bosses in Shanghai still do business as usual with Japanese (continued from page 1)
Only German revolution can save Soviet Union
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A basic truth
Vargas-dictator ally of U.S.
British Daily Worker ban lifted
UAW heads ask FDR to force general wage cut, by Joseph Andrews
British in India — from World War I to World War II, by Howard Allen
That old time religion
Geo-politics offers new myths for old
Editor: George Breitman
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Stalingrad fights, by George Collins
Indian factory workers go out on political strikes — British censorship conceals facts about participation of workers in struggle, by Felix Morrow
Roosevelt threatens to assume dictatorial powers — will rule by decree unless Congress grants his demands — unprecedented ultimatum on Labor day is threat to masses’ rights and standards, by George Breitman
Breitman files as S.W.P. U.S. Senate candidate — N.J. Trotskyist calls for a workers’ and farmers’ government
India steel worker (picture)
Who benefits from price rises? by C. Charles
Negro group calls national conference — will discuss March on Washington after Roosevelt’s refusal to meet with Randolph, by A. Stein
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50,000 live in unheated trailers in Detroit area — and the prospects are that they will still be living in them next winter, by Larissa Reed
1942 election platform of Socialist Workers Party in New Jersey
Sniper Ludmilla Pavlichenko, by Milton Alvin
President Roosevelt threatens to assume dictatorial powers (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — the conference in Detroit on Sept. 26-27
Stalinists try to explain away pro-Franco proposal — poor Roosevelt is only a victim of the “appeasers", the “Daily Worker” explains, by Anthony Massini
Stalinists put socialism in cold storage, by M. Morrison
Indian factory workers go out on political strikes (continued from page 1)
Breitman files as S.W.P. candidate (continued from page 1)
Widespread protests follow Williams’ hanging in Ireland — Irish people are still opposed to partition of their country
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The duty of the folks back home
Beginning of labor freezing
Dept. of labor head reveals low wages
Ed Parker, 1917-1942 — an active revolutionist
Who benefits from price rises? (continued from page 1)
A wealth of material is in bound volume of “F.I."
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Stalingrad and the Churchill — Stalin talks, by George Collins
India’s struggle grows despite British terror — Churchill intends to try crushing India into submission — Washington irked by rejection of plea to reopen negotiations, by Felix Morrow
Anti-labor drive is facilitated by labor heads, CP
End premium pay; federal workers put under “czar,” by Joseph Andrews
F.D.R. decrees hit at labor — Congress prepares to give Roosevelt power he demands
Rubber production held up by boss greed for profits, by Howard Allen
Arnold’s aid indicts WPB
How to fight rising living costs
CRDC to give affair for 18 Mpls. defendants
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Stalin’s purges directly linked to defeats, by John G. Wright
Basic union problems remain unanswered at UE convention — Stalinists in control, interested only in speedup and curb on militancy; Careyites have fundamentally same false policy
DuPont conspiracy restricted output of war material
Govt. “cracks down” on farmer — not on bosses, by Larissa Reed
What happened in France under decree rule, by Miriam Carter
FDR abolished premium pay; govt. workers under “czar” (continued from page 1)
Anti-labor drive is facilitated by labor heads, CP (continued from page 1)
Articles on India feature latest issue of “F.I."
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker — three stories about Georgia
Masses are still bitterly opposed to Franco regime — workers’ revolutionary spirit has not been destroyed, by Grandizo Munis
Significance of trend to government by decree, by M. Morrison
UAW leaders are condemned by Allentown local
The plight of the Jews and the democracies — Secretary Hull makes hypocritical reply to taunt by Laval
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Roosevelt’s speech: study in contrasts
India’s struggle sharpens despite British terror (continued from page 1)
British union leader’s speech helps Hitler
Can’t save USSR by supporting program of the imperialists, by Anthony Massini
The Workers’ Bookshelf
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Workers are most active fighters in India today — resistance to British oppression is strongest in war production centers, by Felix Morrow
Red soldiers fight back (picture)
Senate votes to freeze wages — authorizes Roosevelt to fix wages at Sept. 15 levels — House of Representatives also considers legislation to prevent increases in pay, by Joseph Andrews
Government office reject bargaining rights for ITU
Breitman analyzes N.J. primary vote — cites results to demonstrate need for workers to form independent labor party, by George Breitman
"Little Steel” rule means no raises for most workers
War Labor Board undermines fight for better conditions — grants less than one-third of GM unions’ demands
"Union Security” denied workers who go on strike
London denies promise of second front in ’42 — June agreements are dismissed as matter of poor phraseology — Stalin promised the Soviet masses help would come now, by John G. Wright
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Corporation officials named to key WPB jobs — Donald Nelson forces critics of dollar-a-year men to resign, by C. Charles
"Nothing left but pulp” if present tax bill passes
Meat monopolies create artificial shortages — one-third of nation hungers while meat packers boost prices, by Grace Carlson
London denies promise of second front in ’42 (continued from page 1)
Workers most active fighters in India (continued from page 1)
"Little Steel” rule means no raises for most workers (continued from page 1)
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Masses fight against Hitler oppression — but struggle of workers and peasants has nothing in common with aims of Allied imperialist lackeys — sabotage, go on strike, conduct armed war
Open fascist is welcomed into DeGaulle ranks, by Michael Cort
The capitalist opponents of Roosevelt’s ultimatum, by M. Morrison
Breitman analyzes N.J. primary vote (continued from page 1)
Trotsky’s book on morals is weapon in workers’ struggle
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The siege of Stalingrad
A feeler in the fascist direction
Carl Palmer 1919-1942, by Joan Wakefield
Hoare asks action to block post-war workers’ revolts, by A. Roland
Franco remains in power because of outside aid, by Grandizo Munis
Cripps answered his own foul alibis in 1940
Editor: George Breitman
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Oral argument on Minneapolis appeal to be heard on Nov. 5
British attack Indian masses (picture)
Reactionary congressmen try to prevent vote on poll tax—labor forces must protest against threat of filibusters and technical maneuvers, by Albert Parker
“New Leader” story on Leon Trotsky’s assassin refuted
Labor is undefended in Congress price fight—wage-freezing is supported by all congress groups—farm bloc and administration aim blows at workers, by Joseph Andrews
Negroes vote to set up a militant organization—Detroit conference of March-on-Washington movement decides to establish a permanent organization to fight Jim Crowism, by Art Preis
Army arbitrarily fires unionist in Buick plant—precedent could be used to undermine all union activity
New Jersey SWP plans 3 election radio broadcasts
Willkie reveals extent of Soviet Union losses, by John G. Wright
“Democracy” in action in Bolivia
Grace Carlson is Trotskyist candidate for U.S. Senate—offers socialist program to end war and fascism
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More anti-Trotskyist slanders—Hollywood begins film “justifying” the Moscow trials,” by Joseph Hansen
Tory newspaper peddles GPU line in Great Britain
Willkie reveals Soviet losses (continued from page 1)
Shipyard workers union is now 200,000 strong
Negroes vote to set up a militant organization (continued from page 1)
Stalinist choice of “Best Man” in the U.S. Senate
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The Negro Struggle—can equality be won under capitalism? by Albert Parker
Why USSR and China are treated as 2nd class allies—propaganda about “equality of nations” after war is disproved by attitude to non-imperialist nations in midst of war
The question of the Second Front, by M. Morrison
An instructive discussion on the Mpls. defense policy
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Mediation in India
Labor needs own press and own party
Effect of price rises (graphic)
What is the farm bloc? by Howard Allen
Grace Carlson is Trotskyist candidate for U.S. Senate (continued from page 1)
Grace Carlson’s statement
Editor: George Breitman
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Trotskyists hold tenth convention—reaffirm the socialist line on imperialist war—largest SWP convention marked by unanimous agreement on basic principles of the movement; delegates hear report of union work and organizational gains since last convention
On the Stalingrad front (picture)
Wages frozen, economic czar named, collective bargaining restricted—Roosevelt’s Oct. 3 order is blow at masses’ standards—next step in placing costs of war on the workers will be a stiff taxation program, by Joseph Andrews
Fourth International issues manifesto to masses of India—World Party of Socialist Revolution offers program to achieve independence
Nazis to try to hold what they have won—discontent shows “new order” is far from stabilization, by C. Charles
Stalin complains that USSR gets “little effective” aid from allies—this is also indictment of his policy of depending on imperialists to save USSR, by John G. Wright
Goldman protests film to lie about L. Trotsky
Cannon, Breitman to speak on radio in N.J. campaign
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Trotskyists hold 10th national convention (continued from page 1)
Roosevelt covers anti-labor moves with “liberal” veneer, by A. Roland
Concentration camp for United nations seamen
Navy admiral threatens unions with extinction—says we can “well live without them,” by Milton Alvin
Wages frozen, czar appointed, collective bargaining limited (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle, by Albert Parker
The present status of the “Jacson” case in Mexico—lawyer for Leon Trotsky’s assassin tried to postpone trial decision
Revolutionary perspectives in the Indian struggle, by M. Morrison
GPU assassin gets setback—higher court throws out charges of bias on part of trial judge, by Walter Rourke
Stalin complains that USSR gets “little effective” aid from allies (continued from page 1)
Every worker should support March-on-Washington movement, by Arthur Preis
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International ties in midst of the war
Roosevelt’s order and the labor leaders
Hitler says Nazis will hold what they have (continued from page 1)
Who is Byrnes? What is his labor record? by Howard Allen
The Workers’ Bookshelf
Editor: George Breitman
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The imperialist war and the road to world socialism—political resolution adopted by convention of SWP—editor’s note
British C.P. and strikebreaking
What Roosevelt didn’t say in his Columbus Day speech
Breitman speaks over WPAT
Senate loads taxes on workers; corporations are handled gently—"victory loan” cuts wages as lower incomes are taxed—boss class Senate ignores CIO protest: again points need for building Labor Party, by C. Charles
Negro people support Indian freedom fight
Economic czar’s first order hits unions’ rights, by J. Andrews
Labor-haters sound keynote at Toronto AFL convention, by Milton Alvin
OPA okays new food price rises
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The second imperialist world war and the road to international socialism—political resolution unanimously adopted by convention of the Socialist Workers Party (continued from page 1)
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“The workers and the colonial peoples will conquer power and make a socialist peace” (continued from page 1)
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John L. Lewis quits CIO
Roosevelt very generous with China’s property, by William E. Warde
New labor federation fills no real need—independent unions without program or unity, by E.R. Frank
Stalin abolishes the commissars in Soviet Army, by M. Morrison
Economic czar’s first order is blow at unions rights (continued from page 1)
Editor: George Breitman
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Breitman calls for workers’ and farmer’s gov’t
Socialist answer to war given by Minn. candidate—Carlson radio talks to reach thousands in industrial areas
Discuss wage freezing plans (picture)
WLB acts to intimidate militants—labor board wants to coerce officers of local unions—WLB, with labor members concurring, orders its agents to check on the relations of local leaders to strikes, by Joseph Andrews
Labor baiter
Flint auto workers win fight against Jim Crow—union and March-on-Washington get production jobs for Negro unionists, by Jeff Thorne
Negro paper lauds “Fourth Internat’l article on India
WLB rejects Ford workers’ demand for wage raises
Not first time Breitman has opposed Smathers and Hawkes
First anniversary of the Minneapolis trial—prosecution was one of government’s first steps toward regimentation of labor movement, by Felix Morrow
Editor’s note
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An economic program for labor in wartime
No use for crop you raised, says gov’t—lack of planning, gov’t mismanagement to lose farmers $70,0000 cash income, by Howard Allen
For a socialist world—a statement by Grace Carlson
Short biography of Grace Carlson
Need workers’-farmers’ government, says N. J. candidate for Senate (continued from page 1)
Poor farmers express sharp dissatisfaction with government program at farmers’ union convention
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The Negro Struggle—the AFL convention—SWP convention, by Albert Parker
French unrest caused by social forces, not Allied propaganda—resistance in France is directed against native capitalists as well as Axis forces, by A. Roland
The partisan bands in Jugoslavia, by M. Morrison
Boss class enlists God and superstitions on their side, by L. Bennett
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Who will kill the poll tax
Yes, punish the war criminals
Two wars
First anniversary of the Minneapolis trial (continued from page 1)
Notes from England
Navy tries new trick to smash seamen unions
WLB denies union shop to union that had it, by J. Michaels
Editor: George Breitman
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Workers still out on political strikes in India—"Daily Worker” boasts about strikebreaking activities of the Indian Communist Party, by Felix Morrow
It is time to build an independent labor party, An Editorial
Military experts report needless loss of life in Solomon Islands—reshuffling of officers is no guard against similar disasters—ordinary seamen know enough to avoid military blunders committed in Pacific, by George Collins
Anti-poll tax bill is threatened by delay in Senate—mass pressure is needed to force immediate vote
Tax law takes drastic cut in workers’ income
To celebrate 25th anniversary of Russian revolution on Nov. 8
Cannon to speak over radio for Breitman on October 31
Boss’ taxes are cut
New York school opens fall term on November 4
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Workers and the second imperialist war—stenographic record of James P. Cannon’s report at tenth convention of American Trotskyists, Oct. 2, 1942
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Cannon’s report to S.W.P. Convention
Sentiments of officer caste revealed by land, by M. Morrison
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Willkie’s speech
Leon Henderson fixes the consumers, by A. Roland
The New York elections—a statement by the national committee of the Socialist Workers Party
How to destroy fascism abroad and prevent it at home—excerpts from George Breitman’s radio address over station WPAT on October 24
How wages are cut by taxes (cartoon)
Military experts report needless loss of life (continued from page 1)
Editor: George Breitman
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25th anniversary of the Russian revolution, by George Collins
Stalinist attack SWP candidate in MInnesota
Defending the gains of October (picture)
Administration moves closer to regimentation of labor—right to change jobs would be limited under new plan—WMC committee asks for executive order requiring USES approval for job changes, by Anthony Massini
Admiral Lands aids shipowners in war profiteering—maritime commission accused of helping bosses cheat gov’t
Stalinist aid British against Indian masses—Stalinists’ own stories from India, printed in Daily Worker, show they openly acted as strikebreakers in political strikes, by Felix Morrow
Cannon to speak at N.Y. meeting on Russian revolut’n
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How to put an end to imperialist war—James P. Cannon’s radio speech over station WPAT on Saturday, October 31
Boss attacks on Local 9 have intensified since war began—gov’t agents, union leaders help destroy union hiring hall
Stalinists slander SWP candidate in Minnesota (continued from page 1)
Workers’ Forum—they know the tasks of a union
Russian revolution featured in Nov. “4th International"
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The Negro Struggle—the Russian revolution and the fight to achieve racial equality in this country, by John Saunders
Trotsky defends the revolution—a radio speech to the United States from Copenhagen in Nov. 1932
Why Willkie is worried, by Milton Alvin
Geller to speak at Harlem workers club
Stalinists aid British against India masses (continued from page 1)
International news
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Roosevelt answers Willkie
Quit stalling the anti-poll tax bill!
Italian fascism after twenty years of power, by John G. Wright
Why the bosses are happy about the new tax bill, by William F. Warde
The Social-Democrats in India’s struggle, by A. Roland
Editor: George Breitman
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Belgian Trotskyist leader dies in prison at hands of the Nazis
OPA lets price rise (picture)
Breitman gets higher vote than in 1940—more New Jersey workers reached with SWP program than ever before
Election results show need for a Labor Party—many workers vote only with their feet—workers, having an independent labor choice, cast significant vote for ALP, by George Breitman
Boss unity
Stalin says imperialists will save the Soviet Union—African war shows imperialists’ aims differ from USSR’s, by Anthony Massini
Circuit court hears appeal on Minneapolis convictions—decision concerning trial of eighteen is expected in approximately six weeks
C.P. helped to elect MInnesota Republican—only the candidate of the Trotskyists presented correct working class program, by Vincent R. Dunne
Elections followed by sales tax talk
Labor papers threatened by government newsprint plan
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SWP celebrates Russian revolution anniversary
At the CIO convention—first day of CIO convention—Murray tries to distort Roosevelt’s labor record (continued from page 1)
Encouraging response to school’s first sessions
Second day of convention: delegates discuss ways of destroying Jim Crow, by Felix Morrow
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The Negro Struggle—the effect of the Nov. 3 elections on the fight to end Jim Crow and Judge Lynch, by John Saunders
Election results show need for nationwide labor party (continued from page 1)
We celebrate the Russian revolution—opening speech at SWP meeting in N.Y., by Joseph Hansen
Second front depends on political as well as military considerations, by Mark Braden
C. P. helped to elect Minnesota Republicans (continued from page 1)
Stalin says imperialists will save the Soviet Union (continued from page 1)
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Talking about stabs in the back . . .
The central aim
New he’s “our” S.O.B.
Election and the anti-poll tax bill
Old enough to fight? old enough to vote! by A. Roland
And they call it a “war for democracy"!
Workers’ Forum—soldiers and the elections—Bridges takes on job of censor
More on why bosses are happy about new tax bill, by C. Charles
German tax laws also go easy on capitalist class, by Howard Allen
Editor: George Breitman
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Post office holds up two issues of “The Militant"—our only “crime” is loyalty to working class, An Editorial
U.S. “Democrats” find it easy to do business with French fascists—deals strengthen foes of the French masses—rulers of “liberated” North Africa picked from rogues gallery of reaction, by George Collins
Is the FBI concocting a frameup against the SWP?—an open letter to Attorney-General Biddle, by James B. Cannon
CIO convention reveals effects of support of the Roosevelt program, by Felix Morrow
Huge new tax bill planned for 1943
Shipowner-dominated gov’t board again strikes at maritime unions
British refuse to give up Hong Kong, by Albert Parker
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Military journal gives advice to the officers, by Howard Hogan
Tax bill handles bosses differently than workers
British Stalinists sabotage Tyne strike, by J. Haston
Workers’ Forum—non-union conditions at sea
Stalin’s policies hamper the European revolution, by Anthony Massini
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25th anniversary of the Russian revolution—text of James P. Cannon’s speech at New York anniversary meeting, Nov. 8
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Sidelights at the fifth annual convention of the CIO
Effects of subordinating CIO to Roosevelt (continued from page 1)
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The Negro Struggle—U.S. soldiers are Jim Crowed in Britain, by Albert Parker
The French masses and the U.S. political maneuvers, by A. Roland
We support all tendencies to independent labor politics, by M. Morrison
International Notes
More than a century of French rule in Africa, by Mark Braden
Persecuted worker appeals for funds to sue state
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Stop the filibuster!
The four freedoms in Algeria
Lawyer presents case for Trotsky’s assassin—sentence should be announced within next few weeks, by Walter Rourke
And they call it a “war for democracy"!
Profits come first
The Workers’ Bookshelf
Both imperialist camps fight among themselves, by John Bates
Editor: George Breitman
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Help “The Militant” fight suppression!
Attack on “The Militant” is a blow at freedom of the press—collaborate with fascists abroad and persecute anti-fascists at home, by James P. Cannon
Post Office refuse to specify reasons—but its objections to “The Militant” are for its uncompromising pro-labor policy
“The power of Post Office censorship"
C.P. approves asks suppression of “call” also—wants gov’t action against all of its labor opponents
Post Office censorship during 1st World War
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Republicans join Democrats to save poll tax—deal was so dirty that gov’t censored news of it going abroad, by George Breitman
On the Caucasus front (picture)
List of Nazi victims is growing in Germany—Hitler considers revolutionists greater enemies of his Reich than foreign spies, by Michael Cort
Offer to bury the poll tax
Irish strike holds fast in face of boss threats, by Bob Armstrong
Cap union fights Arnold’s latest “anti-trust” suit
“New Leader’s” comment on Post Office action
Prices still rising
Aid asked for Negro striker framed in 1940
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The Negro Struggle—what kind of “progress” is being made? by Albert Parker
Production is sabotaged by big business, CIO charges—CIO convention reporters describe chaos in industry, by Felix Morrow
The liberalism of Wendell Willkie, by M. Morrison
Women in industry—double standard for war plant wages, by Marie Taylor
Carlson vote was not recorded by Minn. officials—canvass’s board did not even include official county vote
How Soviet Union conducted war under Lenin and Trotsky
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A reminder to the FBI
They explode their own alibi
Manpower and the 40-hour week
Workers’ Forum—a delegate on the convent’n of the AFL distillery workers—wants to help THE MILITANT—Stalinist role in the UE
Empires fall, but AT&T carries on, by C. Charles
Workers’ Bookshelf
Franco and Roosevelt—friends for a long time
Newsmen denounce censors in Washington and London
Editor: George Breitman
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End overtime pay (but don’t touch mine) (cartoon)
Red Army’s offensive staggers Germans at Stalingrad and Rzhev—the task now is to arouse German revolt, by Michael Cort
American Civil Liberties Union protests attack on “militant"—declares banned issues do not violate Espionage Act properly construed in the light of previous decisions
Maritime labor defends right to sue shipowners—SIU, SUP conduct struggle to retain power of Jones Act
Both parties are condemned for defeat of poll tax bill—Randolph hits role of Roosevelt, GOP and Senate liberals—Negro leader urges increased fight for Democratic rights
CIO convention evaded lesson of the elections—facts reported by convention delegates lead to conclusion that workers need a labor party to protect their interests, by Felix Morrow
Bosses ride in rolling night club while railroads pack in workers 83 to a car, by B. Forrest
Shipbuilders’s graft is exposed by house body
Business booming
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The Bendix case—same boss who led fight against North American strikers is head of firm charged with conspiring with Axis employers, by C. Charles
Jim Crow still here (picture)
CIO convention evaded lesson of the elections (continued from page 1)
“Labor action” protests Post Office’s action
U.S. industrial accidents outnumber war casualties—speedup, fatigue, greed for profits result in heavy toll, by Larissa Reed
How the French came into domination of Morocco, by Mark Braden
Comment of “The Call” on the “Militant” ban
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The Negro Struggle—how the Post Office attack on our paper affects the struggle against Jim Crow, by Albert Parker
The military and political effects of the turn in war—a clear trend to the right is shown as capitalists see approach of victory, by A. Roland
Some lessons of the anti-poll tax defeat
Soviet drives stagger Germans on two fronts (continued from page 1)
Women in Industry—how to enforce the War Labor Board’s equal pay decision, by Marie Taylor
679 votes for Breitman
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War aims one year after Pearl Harbor
What happens to the overtime pay?
Randolph’s statement
Workers’ Forum—false propaganda on 40-hour week—glad we intend to fight it out—sends contribution, wants farm articles—costs of living squeezes $16 worker—imperialists and their arguments
Why is the Times worries about Hitler’s weakness? by Anthony Massini
Workers’ Bookshelf
Inventions and fate of the “Joads” after the war, by C. Charles
Starvation in Puerto Rico and the new food program, by Howard Allen
Editor: George Breitman
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Stalinist hand seen in postal ban on “Militant,” by Anthony Massini
McNutt appointment opens way to more regimentation—McNutt given power over all hiring, transfer of workers—"Hoosier Hitler” given greater power over U.S. labor than anyone ever had, by Joseph Andrews
“Fourth International” barred from the mails—contains articles condemning Darlan deal, Post Office ban and Stalinist union role
Tory poll tax senator (cartoon)
New book by Trotsky to be published Dec. 21
Union advertising labeled “subversive” by city officials
Beveridge does not solve problem of unemployment, by Michael Cort
CIO-AFL unity committees meet—agree to end jurisdictional disputes, but there is little prospect for unification, by Felix Morrow
NAM calls a war congress—to war against unions—denounce workers in new campaign for open shop conditions
Just a suggestion
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WLB hands down three reactionary rulings—hits wages, escalators and security clauses
Unity committees meet (continued from page 1)
Women in Industry—economic necessity—not always choice, by Marie Taylor
Stalinist hand is seen in Post Office attack (continued from page 1)
NAM calls a congress to war against unions (continued from page 1)
“Daily News” makes a fascist bid o win soldier support—in self-defense the unions must protect soldiers’ interests
Negro non-com. reduced to ranks for making anti-Jim Crow proposals
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The Negro Struggle—will McNutt appointment help the Negro?—General B.O. Davis is a busy man, by Albert Parker
The slaughter of the Jews—Hitler’s policy of extermination is intended to cow the workers everywhere, by A. Roland
They will try to suppress European Socialist revolts, by M. Morrison
International Notes, by Betty Keuhn
Why we broke with the left-wing Zionists—statement by four who left to join the Socialist Workers Party
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Another exception—the Dutch empire
The Communist Party and “The Militant"
Save Caballero!
Workers’ Forum—garment workers’ reaction to ban—seaman finds little democracy in Egypt
The Stalinist criterion on deals with fascists, by Philip Blake
Beveridge plan fails to solve unemployment (continued from page 1)
The record of Sir William
A and P is indicted for monopolistic practices, by C. Charles
Reading labor paper protests “Militant” ban
U.S. bosses eye Soviet Union in hunt for profit, by R. Freeman
Editor: George Breitman
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Post Office releases two issues of Militant, An Editorial
No-strike pledge is debated at N.J. CIO convention—discussion shows growing discontent in labor’s ranks
Exceptions noted (cartoon)
Detroit job freezing order aids corporation drive against labor—aimed to stop workers from seeking better paid jobs—employers approve freezing order; Army will be used to see that it is enforced, by Joseph Andrews
OPA permits price rises on beef, 16 grocery items
Treasury Dep’t plans new taxes on the workers—1943 burden will probably exceed that of this year
“Character of the war has changed"—Pearl Buck—"The war has ceased to be a fight for freedom,” winner of Nobel prize tells her fellow writers and scientists, by Felix Morrow
Officers fraternize with Soviet soldiers—Red Army’s great tradition is revived in struggle to defend conquests of October, by John G. Wright
Roosevelt put over the deal with Otto, says Drew Pearson
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Beveridge plan leads to baring of war aims—future of British economy looks bleak whoever wins war
Officers fraternize with Red soldiers (continued from page 1)
“Character of war has changed"—Pearl Buck (continued from page 1)
“The Nation” comments on “militant” ban
N.Y. SWP local meets in annual convention—encouraging progress noted in trade union and educat’l work, by Harry Frankel
Strikes lost in Belfast
French won Africa empire by brutal slaughter of natives, by Mark Brade
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The Negro Struggle—Jim Crow and the Camp Lee situation, by Albert Parker
DeGaulle and Darlan—two of a kind—British picked general for same “expediency” reason that U.S. picked admiral, by A. Roland
The lessons of 1918-20—revolutionary propaganda was a Soviet weapon of war, by Miriam Carter
International Notes, by Betty Keuhn
OPA permits rises on beef, 16 grocery items (continued from page 1)
WDL secures new trial for jailed unionist
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Roosevelt’s appeal
The United Nations make a gesture
Workers’ Forum—British miner wants to receive paper—discusses “Harlem Charter” meeting—what workers think of German people
Workers’ bookshelf
Books banned in Germany; papers banned in the U.S., by C. Charles
U.S. labor freezing plan follows fascist pattern, by Howard Hogan
Detroit job freezing order aids corporation drive against labor (continued from page 1)
Hollywood must conform to the govt’s foreign policy, by John Bates
Editor: George Breitman
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WLB broadens powers to stifle union militancy—asserts the right to punish unions in new decisions, by Eloise Black
Important unions protest against WLB delay on grievances
Jurisdiction is extended over all civilian jobs
Eating horse meat too (picture)
Drive begun to send prices sky high—shortages threatened if prices are not raised—administration seen yielding to profiteers who are ready to stop milling flour for bread and to slaughter milk cows, by Anthony Massini
Post office cracks down on third labor paper—Dec. 21 “labor action” withheld from mails as protests increase against P. O.
How food prices have risen in last two years
Labor’s program to fight rising prices and shortages, An Editorial
Labor Dep’t report shows how bosses evade price laws
Prices keep on rising despite OPA ceilings
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Soviet railway systems faces winter strain—Pravda sounds alarm many roads unready for winter traffic, by John G. Wright
Gov’t is still building plans for the monopolies
New drive begun to send rices sky high (continued from page 1)
Why the “Times” thinks that Stalin can be relied on, by A. Roland
Stalinists ask gov’t for “labor representations,” by Philip Blake
What four other papers say about ban on “The Militant"
Complaint by two housewives, by A. Williams & M. Winters
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The Negro Struggle—Jim Crow news of the day, by Albert Parker
The allies attitude to China’s war—Lin Yutang charges sabotage of Chinese front, by Felix Morrow
What U.S. forces are protecting in Liberia, by Myra Ward
International Notes, by Betty Kuehn
Darlan says he will rule till at least end of war, by Michael Cort
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A new book by Trotsky
Democratic price committees needed
Civil war in Yugoslavia
Workers’ Forum—send money to fight P.O. ban—reports Jim Crow acts in Britain—liked article on CIO convention—ignore contract’s “escape clause"
Workers’ Bookshelf
How “courage to order” is produced by Army doctors, by Grace Carlson
Before and after the speech by Pearl Buck, by Two Stalinists
One reason why a milk shortage is threatened, by R. Freeman
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