1944 MILITANT, VOLUME 8, COMPLETE CONTENTS BY ISSUE 1. JAN. 1, 1944 (Page 1) N.Y. farewell banquet honors convicted 18 -- 300 workers hear railroaded SWP leaders affirm international socialist anti-war stand just before leaving for penitentiary, by Art Preis Convicted "Militant" editor speaks (photo) Roosevelt faces new labor crisis -- steel and railway workers seek to smash wage freeze -- Roosevelt orders Army to seize railroads; commands steel workers to return to work, by C. Thomas Profit-mad bosses endanger soldiers lives, trials show Negro ship workers fight for equality, by R. Bell State Department issues lies about its refugee policy, by Dan Shelton CRDC meeting in Chicago condemns frame-up of 18 Has vote in his pocket (cartoon) Military clique quickly overthrows oppressive Penaranda regime in Bolivia (Page 2) Secret diplomacy and the Yugoslav partisans, by William F. Warde Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Fund drive passes halfway mark, by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard Frame-up scored by Chicago meeting (continued from page 1) Negro shipyard workers in struggle for union rights (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Farewell speeches of Socialist Workers Party leaders at N.Y. banquet given in their honor, Dec. 26, 1943 (Page 4) Biographies of the imprisoned Trotskyists -- Grace Carlson -- Harry DeBoer --Oscar Coover -- Felix Morrow -- Carl Skoglund -- Karl Kuehn -- Carlos Hudson -- Alfred Russell -- Max Geldman -- Oscar Schoenfeld New York SWP message to Grace Boston SWP Message to banquet Chicago SWP Minneapolis message Allentown SWP N.Y. banquet message (Page 5) State guard stages drill for the training of anti-labor battalions, by C. Thomas Profit-mad bosses endanger soldiers lives, trials show (continued from page 1) The Negro Struggle -- Negroes and independent political action, by David Ransom The Kremlin's policy in holding the trials of Nazi war criminals, by Ralph Sturdy N.Y. banquet honors convicted eighteen (continued from page 1) (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Renegotiations The Internationale Roosevelt confronts a growing labor crisis (continued from page 1) Profiteers use MacArthur ads as smoke screen Prices raised by shoddy goods State Department lies about its own police on refugees (continued from page 1) Debs' Canton speech Allied chiefs at Teheran act like Oriental despots International Notes The biggest oil scandal since Teapot Dome ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. JAN. 8, 1944 (Page 1) Roosevelt and the eighteen, by the Editors 18 framed SWP leaders go behind prison bars -- demonstrate solidarity as they begin jail sentences -- Minneapolis workers salute united march of 15 on way to federal Marshal's office, by Joseph Hansen Trotskyist leaders just before imprisonment (photo) Rail and steel disputes show Roosevelt swing to reaction, by C. Thomas (No headline on brief on General Marshall) Frenzied plea for strike curbs made by Stalinist finks, by R. Bell War productions cut-backs menace workers' security, by Miriam Carter Minneapolis holds farewell banquet (Page 2) Gen. Marshall and the fight against fascism, by William F. Warde The Negro Struggle -- in the Deep South, by David Ransom Branches speed fund campaign, by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard Production cut-back menace to workers (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army N.Y. Central branch fills fund quota (Page 3) Farewell speeches of James P. Cannon, Farrell Dobbs at banquet in New York City , Sunday Dec. 26, 1943 (Page 4) Biographies of the imprisoned Trotskyists -- James P. Cannon -- Vincent R. Dunne -- Emil Hansen -- Albert Goldman -- Edward Palmquist -- Farrell Dobbs -- Clarence Hamel -- Jake Cooper (Page 5) Danbury jail gates close on three Trotskyism grows in Italy, reports from Europe say Stalinist finks make plea for strike curb (continued from page 1) Minneapolis workers bid SWP leaders farewell at banquet (continued from page 1) Gaetano Salvemini on Italy Tresca memorial Framed SWP leaders begin prison sentences (continued from page 1) Press release made on behalf of the 18 issued December 31 by Albert Goldman (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: New labor crisis Stalin and Poland Workers' Forum -- the Post Office and Army help -- cops abuse Negro motorman Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl Rail and steel disputes show Roosevelt swing to reaction (continued from page 1) International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. JAN. 15, 1944 (Page 1) Dissolution of the Communist Party, an Editorial Rail unions spurn Roosevelt award -- president reconvenes board for further wage hearings -- bureaucrats prevent unified labor action in struggle against Little Steel formula, by C. Thomas March of SWP leaders to jail (photo) CRDC issues campaign plans to win freedom for eighteen Anti-Semitic gang assaults increase in New York City Post Office ban still on Big Business organ boasts frameup of 18 aids bosses Stalin proposes Curzon Line as border while Red Army speeds westward drive, by Art Preis (Page 2) My trip to Minneapolis with Comrade Cannon, by Joseph Hansen Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller N.Y. Central branch tops quota,by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard Union heads reject wage freeze scheme (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- FDR offers Negroes another committee, by David Ransom Stalinists and Ford bosses join in smearing union men Having their fling (cartoon) Teheran -- sinister product of secret diplomacy, by Norman Daniels British use Palestine trials to bolster rule, by A. Roland Business magazine boasts frameup of 18 helps bosses (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Why vast social upheavals are unavoidable in Japan CRDC drive planned (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Dissolution of the Communist Party (continued from page 1) The wage freeze General Marshall Anti-Semitic assaults increase in New York (continued from page 1) Senate report discloses huge war profiteering Stalin sets Curzon Line as border; Red Army surges on Teheran conference Ickes' aides on payroll of Big Oil corporations International Notes, by Paul G. Stevens Capitalists predict mass unemployment after war ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. JAN. 22, 1944 (Page 1) National pardon campaign for 18 gets under way -- union support drive to free SWP leaders; labor and liberal press condemn jailings Framed Trotskyist leaders enter jail (photo) Roosevelt calls on Congress to adopt forced labor legislation -- unloads upon labor his own failure to curb inflation -- president's 5-point program like former 7-point program reveals anti-labor bias, by C. Thomas CIO political action heads hold do-nothing conference, by Art Preis Browder and J.P. Morgan Largest U.S. bank indicted in Nazi trade conspiracy American Labor Party torn by bitter clique conflict Who comforts Hitler? On guard! Browder's speech and the struggle for socialism (Page 2) The Stalinists and the fight for socialism (continued from page 1) Trade Union Notes, by Marvel Scholl 15th anniversary -- $15,000 fund, by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard "Militant" Army Roosevelt wants forced labor law (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The real teaching of Lenin on the role and bankruptcy of capitalist "democracy," by John G. Wright Big bank indicted in Nazi trade plot (continued from page 1) Frameup backfires as judge acquits Mazey Pioneers Paragraphs: War in the Far East and revolutionary perspectives ALP in New York is torn by bitter clique conflict (continued from page 1) Billings demands pardon for eighteen Wire firm found guilty in sale of defective goods to the Army (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Escalator clause The Army press The new slavery CIO political action heads hold conference (continued from page 1) Profiteers try to incite soldiers against labor Workers' Bookshelf, by George Schraum Truman committee attacks Army's canol oil project International Notes, by Paul G. Stevens ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. JAN. 29, 1944 (Page 1) War Department backs forced labor proposal -- Stimson slanders labor at hearing on Austin-Wadsworth bill; assists Roosevelt's drive to incite soldiers against workers, by Art Preis Sign this petition to free the 18 (photo) Red Army's victories alarm Allies -- Stalin demands Curzon Line as new border with Poland -- Kremlin's territorial claims precipitate new crisis between the Teheran conferees, by John G. Wright Monopolists oppose socialized medicine, by Miriam Carter Here's the model! CRDC branches spur campaign to free 18 DuPont deal with munitions cartel disclosed by suit Farmer-Labor Party scuttled by leaders Pre-war pledges and war profiteers URW workers fight expulsions (Page 2) Teheran -- the newest gospel of Stalinism, by Norman Daniels Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller 15th Anniversary -- $15,000 fund Scoreboard Medical monopoly opposes progress (continued from page 1) Banker heads allied commission Lenin meeting held in New York "Militant" Army (Page 3) Red Army victories alarm Stalin's allies (continued from page 1) Capitalist persecution and socialist internationalism Forced labor plan backed by Stimson (continued from page 1) Four Trotskyist leaders (photo) Comrade L.H. Van Ryan Mike Gold's stomach "Merchants of Death" exposed in cartel deal with British trust (continued from page 1) On guard! Pioneer paragraphs: How government "punished" war frauds of profiteers (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Rising wage scale Allies and France Soldier vote Workers' Forum -- reader inspired by "The Militant" -- layoffs and the labor draft Two methods of fighting against anti-Semitism Workers' Bookshelf Tax bill fails to touch all-time profits International Notes Anaconda gets off easy in murderous war fraud ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. FEB. 5, 1944 (Page 1) Campaign to free 18 is gaining labor support -- additional union and liberal forces join CRDC drive to win unconditional presidential pardon for imprisoned Trotskyists Profiteering in World War II (graphic) Roosevelt gives signal for drive against labor unions -- Wall St. agents emboldened by forced labor proposals -- U.S. Steel trust leads open shop campaign; H. W. Smith wants CIO leaders indicted, by C. Thomas Not "fit" to print 17 Mexican youths are framed up by California court -- race hatred marks trial; counsel denied CIO head reveals true facts on price rises, profiteering -- cost of living is up 50% Murray proves at Senate hearings CIO head reveals true facts on price rises, profiteering -- cost of living is up 50% Murray proves at Senate hearings -- war profiteers grab biggest loot in all history during 1943 A small example: WLB imposes wage penalty on Cramp shipyard workers High prices force workers into debt A three point program for organized labor, an Editorial Looking ahead Browder wants one bosses' candidate (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Why the steel workers are becoming restless and angry Murray report shows living costs up 50% (continued from page 1) High prices force workers into debt (continued from page 1) Fund campaign approaches goal, by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard Profiteers haul in their biggest loot (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Southern democracy (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the burial of the Communist Party, by David Ransom Liebknecht and Luxemburg -- martyred socialist leaders, by Ruth Johnson Three imprisoned union leaders (photo) Argentina submits under U.S. economic pressure, by A. Roland Joseph Gilbert, famous Minnesota fighter for free speech, salutes 18 Pioneer Paragraphs: Segregation is one of most vital issues facing Negroes War-time strikes in Canada increase sharply despite forced labor draft (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Program for Poland Bankrupt leaders India's freedom Workers' Forum -- doctor examines medical monopolists Rich socialites given priority over wounded Roosevelt gives signal for drive against labor unions (continued from page 1) Roosevelt letter shows who are his real chums International Notes Industrial accident toll due to capitalist greed ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7. FEB. 12, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinism and the danger to Europe's coming revolution -- the problem of Poland, the Baltic and Balkan peoples and the socialist tasks and program, by the Editors Three of the eighteen (picture) Wall St. conspires to enslave workers -- brass hats spearhead drive to regiment American people -- Roosevelt proposal for labor draft paves way for reactionary drive against unions, by C. Thomas Soldiers defrauded of the right to vote by Congress Pardon of 18 urged by liberal, labor leaders Goldman disbarred The white-collar workers hit hard by soaring prices Army Jim Crow Democrats, Republicans loudly applaud Rankin's rabid anti-Semitic rantings, by Helen Russell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Wall Street's long-term plan to regiment American workers, by Miriam Carter Stalin's finks favor slave labor proposal Fund campaign is 99% fulfilled, by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard "Militant" Army Lenin memorial meeting in Boston (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- poll-tax and the soldier vote, by David Ransom How Trotsky taught labor to fight against Hitlerism Pages from our fight against Nazism (photo) New reaction sponsored by Argentine landowners, by A. Roland White-collar workers hit by skyrocketing cost of living (continued from page 1) Progressives urge pardon for the 18 (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Why Trotskyists advocate a workers military policy MESA calls off strike of 20,000 in Mid-West Court upholds Jim Crow in Lynn case decision (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Stalinism and the European revolution (continued from page 1) Hitler's speech Workers' Forum -- American Legion -- capitalist aims Intimate portrait of a WPB "dollar-a-year" man Brass hats spearhead drive to regiment American people (continued from page 1) Tax bill is shot through with loopholes for rich Stalinist fleas International Notes, by Paul G. Stevens Big Business plans steal of government equipment ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8. FEB. 19, 1944 (Page 1) National fund campaign goes over $15,000 quota -- glorious response of members and friends is Trotskyist answer to the railroading of our 18 comrades to prison by government, by Rose Karsner, Director Scoreboard Wall Street's dream (cartoon) Forced labor drive aims to destroy union organization -- Roosevelt's aides take lead in pushing Wall St. program -- administration seeks opportunity to unload responsibility on labor for war casualties, by C. Thomas Service medal Prominent union leaders ask president to pardon eighteen Michigan Farmer Labor Party committee calls conference Congress acts to lift all bars on food profiteering URW ranks fight Dalrymple to save democracy in union Brewster leaders reelected as workers rebuff government, Stalinist attacks Freedom from want (Page 2) Anti-Semite Rankin -- Stalin's latest admirer, by Norman Daniels Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Stalinist ranks glum and apathetic as bureaucrats "explain" new C. P. policy F. L. features chapter of James P. Cannon's history "They were bored" Army food costs "Militant" Army Forced labor drive is threat to union (continued from page 1) Prominent union leaders urge pardon for eighteen (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- Walter White and "Uncle Tomism," by Charles Jackson Missouri federal prisoners are tortured and murdered, by Ruth Johnson Four class-war prisoners now in Sandstone (photo) Wall St.-Nazi cartel ties still maintained, by Art Preis Nazi financiers seeks Allied deal through world banking connections Conference called by Farmer Labor Party committee (continued from page 1) Congress lifts all bars on the food profiteers (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Labor Party Italy Workers' Forum -- women workers Reconversion -- the newest Big Business grab-bag Workers' Bookshelf Rail hazards increased by monopoly practices International Notes Why you pay high prices for shoes that rot away ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9. FEB. 26, 1944 (Page 1) Green protests against forced labor proposal -- union bureaucrats incapable of leading fight against Wall St.; preservation of unions demands program of independent action! by C. Thomas Founder of Red Army (photo) Conviction of 18 used as precedent -- Biddle cites Minneapolis case to bolster deportation proceedings against Bridges -- government action demonstrates imprisonment of Trotskyists is designed to lay basis for attack upon entire labor movement Negro leaders urge pardon for eighteen How the government is using the Mpls. case against Bridges "Democratic justice" Soldiers' families suffer because of meager allotments Subsidy hoax masks govt. wage freeze Giant permanent Army is planned -- Wall St. wants force to police the world NLRB holds elections in big Douglas plants (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Unprincipled faction fight in the N.Y. American Labor Party Stalinists lose out in ILGWU elections In defense of capitalism Conviction of 18 cited in Harry Bridges case (continued from page 1) SWP anniversary fund drive goes over the $17,000 mark, by R. Karsner, Director "Militant" Army Defense plans to appeal Lynn case (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the Navy policy, by Charles Jackson Leon Sedov -- inspiring model for the revolutionary youth, by S.R. Political background of current Argentine crisis, by A. Roland William Green testifies against forced labor at Senate hearings (continued from page 1) Negro leaders ask for unconditional pardon of 18 (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: The historical conditions giving rise to Stalinism Brass hats tighten up news censorship (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Red Army Union democracy Who's he kidding? (cartoon) Servicemen's paper hits "hate labor" propaganda Workers' Forum -- A. L. P. Policy -- Wallace speech Farm bloc wants to end school lunches subsidy Alien property custodian in pay of Big Business International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. MAR. 4, 1944 (Page 1) Labor must act to free the 18 gag law victims, by the Editors Baruch plan devised to pave way for a Wall Street grab of billions -- government schemes to give new plants to corporations -- huge profits guaranteed in reconversion; but jobs not assured to workers, veterans, by Art Preis CIO publishes its first edition of Servicemens news Serving the greedy (cartoon) WLB squabble over procedure exposes real nature of board, by C. Thomas Big Business men chosen to direct reconversion plan Local CRDC branches active in campaign to free the 18 Steel wage demands buried in graveyard of grievances, by R. Bell "No compulsion" Proposed URW wage revision short of increase in cost of living, by Joe Andrews (Page 2) Class struggle of the workers in Japan Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Baruch plan aimed to pave way for Wall Street grab of billions (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Big Business representatives to direct reconversion plan (continued from page 1) WLB squabble exposes real nature of board (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the Army marches on, by Charles Jackson Why all labor must support our fight to free the 18 One of the eighteen (picture) Labor organizations and parties in Argentina, by A. Roland CIO publishes its first edition of Servicemens news (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Proletarian discipline in the revolutionary movement Steel demands buried in WLB wage graveyard (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Churchill speech Baruch plan Workers' Forum -- from England -- poll-tax Huge wartime increase in child labor exploitation Voices of Trotskyism speak out in Australia and Egypt Fascist cartel interests thrive under Allied care Prospects International Notes Kaiser yards turn out ships that fall apart ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11. MAR. 11, 1944 (Page 1) General strike sweeps north Italy -- six million workers struggle against the Nazi occupation -- Stalinist and Socialist parties call off strike in south of Italy on order of Allies, by William F. Warde National speaking tour is scheduled by CRDC -- secretary to visit principal cities in three month itinerary; CIO shipbuilders' union president protests imprisonment of 18 Profiteers' progress (cartoon) Administration plans grab of Middle East oil fields Bulletin Murray sidetracks fight to scrap Little Steel formula, by C. Thomas How to pick "friends of labor" Army used against workers in municipal wage dispute, by Dan Roberts Stalinists acclaim Wall Street's Baruch Plan as labor's own program for the "post-war" world, by Art Preis (Page 2) Problems of women workers in war industry, by Ruth Johnson Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Murray sidetracks fight to scrap steel formula (continued from page 1) Stalinists acclaim Wall Street's plan as labor program (continued from page 1) "Militant' Army (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the only way out, by Charles Jackson General strike sweeps north Italy while Allies curb protest of workers in Naples (continued from page 1) CIO leader condemns jailing Nation-wide tour is scheduled by CRDC (continued from page 1) Poll.taxer Smith and Italy Canadian News Letter Pioneer Paragraphs: International character of the socialist movement Roosevelt plans grab of Arabian oil fields (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Soldier vote fraud UAW resolution Baruch plan Roosevelt uses Army in municipal wage dispute (continued from page 1) "Even-handed justice" under capitalist rule Workers' Bookshelf Wall Street prepares for war against labor unions International Notes OPA director admits huge growth of black market ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12. MAR. 18, 1944 (Page 1) Fraternal body supports fight to free the 18 -- Reading Railroad union leaders join protest in labor's ranks against jailings Striking millions in Northern Italy brave Nazi terror, by Ralph Graham The Workers' Front (cartoon) Biggest British strike since 1926; Italian masses defy Nazi ultimatum -- English capitalist alarmed by display of miners' power -- Welsh workers lead struggle; ignore pleas of strike breaking Stalinist union heads, by Art Preis CRDC tour New political party launched at Michigan labor conference, by John Sanders Militant wins 1st round in its fight for mailing rights URW members fight against new Dalrymple expulsions Seniority and the draft The Stalinist bureaucrats and the policy of cooperation with Wall Street, by R. Bell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Highlights of the labor conference New party launched in Michigan (continued from page 1) Canadian New Letter Workmen's circle endorses campaign to free prisoners (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Militant wins mailing rights (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The Negro Struggle -- the preacher takes a back seat, by Charles Jackson What the immortal Paris Commune of 1871 means to the international working class, by J. A. The workers in power (cartoon) The crisis in Argentina and socialist struggle, by A. Roland Pioneer Paragraphs: Winning a popular majority for the ideas of socialism (Page 4) Join us in fighting for: Britain and Italy No-strike pledge Military rule North Italian strikers brave the Nazi terror (continued from page 1) AFL head speaks out for "free enterprise" plan Biggest British strike since 1926 alarms capitalist class (continued from page 1) Army sells unused tools as "scrap" to companies International Notes Real aims of Roosevelt's oil deal in Middle East ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13. MAR. 25, 1944 (Page 1) WLB upholds wage freezing formula -- rejects labor members plea to recommend wage revision -- unions led into a trap by labor fakers as Roosevelt shunts wage dispute to Congress, by R. Bell Novack starts national CRDC speaking tour Minneapolis trial judge orders SWP books destroyed Book-burning in Minneapolis (cartoon) Badoglio and king endorsed by Stalin, by James Cowan Carolina Bourbons still "lily-white" Pamphlet exposes race prejudice, barred from Army UAW members victims of the Ford Motor Co. Pucheu trial bares betrayal of France, by Ralph Graham Postal authorities remove restrictions on "Militant" (Page 2) Anti-union record of the War Labor Board, by Ruth Johnson Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Subscription campaign planned Wage freeze upheld by War Labor Board (continued from page 1) Los Angeles Marxist school drawing record attendance "Militant' Army (Page 3) In the Colonies, by Li Fu-Jen Labor must rally to free Kelly Postal, a gallant fighter framed by the bosses Canadian News Letter CIO unionists at Weirton Steel face company reign of terror 10 years ago in the Militant (Page 4) GPU gunman returns to Mexico War Refugee Board perpetrates hoax on Nazi victims, by Dan Shelton Union-busting campaign rousing workers' anger Stalin endorses Badoglio clique (continued from page 1) New issue of F. I. features article on Japan's economy Trial of Vichy traitor exposes false patriotism of capitalists (continued from page 1) Post Office censorship of "Militant" is discontinued (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the housing problem, by Charles Jackson Robert Minor "explains" why Stalinists support Wall St., by Ralph Graham "Business Week" recommends Stalinists as reliable finks Members of UAW are victimized by Ford Co. (continued from page 1) U.S. judge orders burning of books (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Mankind can progress only through new social system Army bars anti-race prejudice pamphlet (continued from page 1) (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Michigan party Irish neutrality Secret diplomacy Workers' Forum -- SWP protest -- "Life" retracts -- educate the seamen What veterans can expect from new "work director" Workers' Bookshelf Army officers promoted after shady tool deals International Notes WPB steel priority given for police tear gas guns ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14. APR. 1, 1944 (Page 1) Michigan State CIO joins fight to free the 18 U.S. soldiers salute Nazi officers Civil war against Nazi-fascist rule sweeps north Italy, by Louis Bonn Hypnotized (cartoon) CIO bureaucrats initiate purge in auto, steel and rubber unions -- Ford workers demand action to rescind no-strike pledge -- victims of company provocation mount as labor heads join drive against militants, by R. Bell AFL-CIO wrangle in steel wage fight, by C. Thomas Browder and NAM Mass demonstrations and food riots are reported in Japan, by Li Fu-Jen Auto workers seek conference to end no-strike pledge 85,000 join second great strike of British miners Ohio Steel local opposes Murray (Page 2) Cause for increase in "shell shock' cases Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Drive for 3,000 subscriptions is launched by "the Militant" Food riots in Japan "Militant" Army (Page 3) Michigan conference marked a milestone in movement to establish a labor party, by John Saunders Hell -- ain't it? (cartoon) Canadian News Letter Second big strike hits British mines (continued from page 1) Atlantic Charter -- its record of fraud, by John G. Wright 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 4) Stalin extends personal invite to Chamber of Commerce leader, by Art Preis Michigan CIO supports 18 (photo) CIO council of Michigan joins fight to free the 18 (continued from page 1) Civil war rages in north Italy Flint union leader blasts R.J. Thomas Stalinists lecture FBI agent on the character of the war, by Harvey Brown On the "boredom" afflicting the Communist Party members, by Norman Daniels (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- a Negro labor leader at half-way house, by Charles Jackson The cause that passes through a prison Recognition of Badoglio and the game of power politics, by A. Roland Pioneer Paragraphs: How Lenin characterized imperialism and its wars Cleveland Steel local fights against Murray (continued from page 1) CIO heads attempt to purge militants (continued from page 1) (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Hillman's politics Baruch plan Veterans and labor State Department plans French "Badoglio" deal, by Ralph Graham Arabian oil deal termed "imperialist adventure" AFL-CIO in sham battle over policy in WLB wage dispute (continued from page 1) Capitalist press supplies all labor news for Army International Notes Army "Scottsboro" case revealed by the NAACP ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15. APR. 8, 1944 (Page 1) Union proves need for wage increase, by Joseph Keller Cost-plus hogs WLB steel panel hears facts on low wages, super-profits -- steel barons grab gigantic war loot Amending the "four freedoms" (cartoon) Drive to conscript labor renewed -- manpower shortage created to screen reactionary plot -- Roosevelt spurs campaign for labor draft as union heads maintain silence on issue, by C. Thomas CRDC launches campaign for 10,000 signatures by July 1 DeLorenzo indicted Stop plot to rehabilitate GPU assassin Siqueiros in the US! Briggs local calls for revocation of no-strike pledge Flint CIO active in new Michigan party (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Campaign for 3,000 new "Militant" readers off to a flying start Scoreboard San Francisco Carmen given run-around in wage dispute, by Robert Chester Steel barons grab huge war profits (continued from page 1) Steel union proves workers receiving inadequate wages (continued from page 1) Rescind no-strike pledge (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Trotskyists in Italy issue call for socialist struggle -- denounce the betrayals by the Second and Third International; summon masses to fight for socialist United States of Europe Kremlin makes plans to knife Italian revolution, by James Cowan Churchill vote reveals growth of social crisis, by Ralph Graham British strike wave spreads as workers defy repression, by Louis Bonn German Communists (Page 4) Seventeenth anniversary of Chinese revolution recalls role of Chiang Kai- Shek as executioner of the masses, by Li Fu-jen Canadian News Letter (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the role of the Stalinists, by Charles Jackson CRDC begins campaign for 10,000 signatures (continued from page 1) Flint militants active in New Michigan party (continued from page 1) Drive to conscript labor is renewed by administration (continued from page 1) Profits first Stop whitewash of assassin Siqueiros! (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: Sources of strength which sustain Marxist movement (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The ALP primary 3,000 new readers Workers' Forum -- steel convention -- Negro struggle -- returning soldiers Vast food stores withheld to create scarcity prices Treasury official calls contract agents "thieves" International Notes Miners journal exposes operators' propaganda ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16. APR. 15, 1944 (Page 1) Roosevelt upholds the wage freeze -- new hold-the-line fiat spells out end of WLB stage-play, by R. Bell Churchill opens attack on British Trotskyists -- Scotland Yard raids headquarters; seeks to place blame for the strikes on "agitators," by Art Preis CIO textile union backs fight to free the 18 "Elementary, Watson -- Trotskyist agitators!" (cartoon) Seamen's bonus cut; profits skyrocket, by Jack Cade Bulletin Goebbels and the British strikes Senator Bilbo gets in trim for his poll tax filibuster, by Henry Jordan Akron rubber local expels URW president Dalrymple Southern Bourbons defy Supreme Court rules against "lily-white" primaries, by Joseph Keller (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches report good results in drive for 3000 new subscribers CIO textile union supports fight to free the eighteen (continued from page 1) Wage freeze upheld by administration (continued from page 1) Akron rubber local expels URW president Dalrymple (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Restless and angry steel workers assail low pay and rotten conditions, want to "do what the miners did," by Theodore Kovalesky Dangerous work (photo) Novack speaks at CRDC mass meeting in Detroit, Chicago The costs of war New allied pal The sordid living conditions in the army towns of today, by Miriam Carter [No headline] (photo) (Page 4) Churchill opens attacks against the Trotskyists (continued from page 1) Socialist Appeal (picture) Seamen's bonus is cut as profits skyrocket (continued from page 1) England's policy for Palestine, by Dan Shelton Stalinists complete plans to scuttle Farmer-Labor Party (Page 5) Bilbo gets in trim to lead Senate filibuster against anti-poll tax bill (continued from page 1) The "Gimme Boys" and war profits Rising scale of wages is answer to inflation, by C. Thomas Southern Bourbons defy court ruling (continued from page 1) Kravchenko's break with the Kremlin, by John G. Wright No effort made to track killers of Carlo Tresca Pioneer Paragraphs: "Our party alone did not betray, did not sell out" 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The WLB hearings Forced labor No-strike pledge Workers' Forum -- militant action -- freedom from want -- free enterprise -- Italian communists Maritime commission hands fat profits to shipowners Grade-labeling opposed by big food profiteers International Notes Defective Wright engines sold to Army Air Corps ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17. APR. 22, 1944 (Page 1) CIO strikers fight ward's open shop -- WLB fails to enforce ruling against mail order company -- Chicago walkout is first strike during war to be authorized by any CIO international CIO and AFL locals demand president pardon the eighteen U.S. Big Business sees more strikes ahead in England Montgomery Ward strike scene (photo) The De Gaulle clique and its plan for a capitalist France Punishment for Hitler Akron CIO backs fight of the URW militants Ickes scheme aims to shield plunder of public wealth, by R. Bell Toledo auto barons launch attack on union militants Ohio Steel local is opposed to receiver (Page 2) Signficance of the UAW local elections, by E. Henry Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Reading, Allentown set pace in "Militant" subscription drive Scoreboard Ohio Steel local is opposed to receiver (continued from page 1) See more strikes ahead in England (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) DeLorenzo tells "Militant" his indictment is part of drive to smash Brewster union, by Art Preis Ickes plan aims to shield plunder of public wealth (continued from page 1) DeLorenzo and the Minneapolis case, an Editorial Escalator clause in all contracts is only effective wage policy for labor, by C. Thomas (Page 4) Free speech and the fight against fascism Toledo auto barons launch attack on union militants (continued from page 1) In the Colonies, by Li Fu-Jen Capitalist rulers busy making preparation for another war, by Harvey Brown (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- significance of the Supreme Court decision, by Charles Jackson Stalinists to the rescue! (cartoon) The De Gaullist plans for a capitalist France (continued from page 1) Stalinists rush to aid bankrupt Badoglio rule, by Ralph Graham Akron CIO backs URW militants (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: The Trotskyist Party is a party of 100 percenters (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: War aims Balkan federation 5,000 Chicago strikers fight Montgomery Ward's open shop (continued from page 1) Knox spills the beans about Arabia oil deal Workers' Forum -- Cramp ship local elections -- federal ship workers fight WLB award Profiteers line pockets in name of "Sweet Charity" Sick soldiers face ouster from Palm Beach hospital International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 18. APR. 29, 1944 (Page 1) May Day manifesto of the Socialist Workers Party Poll-taxers battle to retain "white supremacy" -- Southern Bourbons mobilize to defy U.S. Supreme Court -- vow violent resistance to anti-poll tax bill and ruling against "white primaries," by Joseph Keller May Day 1944 (cartoon) Goodrich URW local backs fight to free the eighteen Industrial accidents Akron local will continue to fight against Dalrymple Murray supports "wage stabilization" as employers lobby to lift price lid (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches ahead of daily quotas in "Militant" subscription drive Scoreboard CIO head favors "wage stabilization" Rubber locals to continue struggle against Dalrymple (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) May Day celebrations and demonstrations in Europe and the United States in the period of the First World War, by Art Preis Greetings from Natalia Trotsky to the imprisoned eighteen Stalinists cement union of Minnesota FLP and Democrats Toledo unionists denounce executive board resolution (Page 4) Socialist Workers Party May Day manifesto (continued from page 1) Trotskyist May Day marchers (photo) Articles on Italy, Japan featured in April F. I. (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- why the Negro struggle, by Charles Jackson Poll taxers fight to keep "white supremacy" (continued from page 1) Haymarket demonstration scene (photo) Akron union urges pardon for the 18 (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: Why labor must fight for a sliding scale of wages (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Ward strike Stalinists Britain's empire Novack addresses mass meeting in Northwest Government approves big salary boosts for bosses Administration conceals figures on war profits International Notes FBI will save them from "Reds," Hoover tells DAR ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 19. MAY 6, 1944 (Page 1) Novack on CRDC tour addresses labor meetings UAW local makes company rehire committeemen, by B. Summers Begging for a ride (cartoon) Big Business opens offensive on union maintenance-of-membership -- Avery flouts administration in order to force showdown -- Roosevelt acts in Montgomery Ward case to uphold waning prestige of Labor Board, by Joseph Keller Top CIO officials dominate political action conference United party launched by British Trotskyists, Special to The Militant SWP progress is reported at Los Angeles conference GPU plots prison break for murderer of Trotsky (Page 2) Warsaw Ghetto anti-Nazi uprising of labor, by Art Preis Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller First thousand new "Militant" subscribers obtained in drive Scoreboard Report of progress by SWP conference (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) How Badoglio regime was "democratized" by Stalinists, Social Democrats, Liberals, by Ralph Graham His majesties [sic] new ministers (cartoon) SWP branches hold May Day celebrations Post-war plan of the AFL bureaucrats, by Norman Daniels (Page 4) The fusion resolution of English Trotskyists English Trotskyist leader at press interview (photo) American labor needs its own political party, by C. Thomas Workers' Forum -- the British Trotskyists -- Brewster local -- likes "Militant" -- Salvemini -- shocking expressions Novack addresses Seattle meetings (continued from page 1) Rescind the no-strike pledge, by Francis Palmer (Page 5) The Negro Struggle, by Charles Jackson Wall St. opens attack on unions (continued from page 1) Briggs local calls for a strike vote Flint UAW urges labor to organize own party, by Policy Committee, Chevrolet Plant 3, Local 659, UAW CIO Flint UAW local forces company retreat (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Leon Trotsky's position on the defense of the USSR Escape plotted for killer of Trotsky (continued from page 1) Top officials dominate Michigan CIO conference (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: On pacifism Free speech May Day Workers' Bookshelf California farm workers face anti-labor terror Trotskyists unite in England (continued from page 1) Corporations want to keep profits secret from OPA International Notes The "modern brand" of American Imperialism ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20. MAY 13, 1944 (Page 1) Novack, Billings speak for CRDC in California The "little straitjacket" formula (cartoon) Steel delegates throng convention -- Murray tries to sidetrack fight for 17c. hourly raise -- officers' report whitewashes Roosevelt; reaffirms support of wage stabilization, by Art Preis Bulletin New Jersey strike teaches lesson of government's role Canadian auto workers fight Ford's union-busting drive New Stalinist revelations on origins of May Day Trotskyism and the European revolution, by the Editors Senate grants billions to Wall Street; rejects demand for demobilization pay, by R. Bell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches reach half-way mark in "Militant" subscription campaign Labor Party opponents whine that "now is not the time" Delegates throng steel convention (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Scoreboard (Page 3) Washington trial of the fascists, an Editorial 1939 anti-fascist demonstration (picture) What is fascism and how to organize the struggle against it, by Leon Trotsky (Page 4) Greek navy men mutiny against exiled monarch, by Ralph Graham British 1926 strike scene (photo) Great British general strike recalled by recent walkout of the coal miners, by James Cowan Michigan Democrats snare UAW leaders, by Ernest A. Prieur Trotsky's book on Stalin buried by State Dept. order Farm capitalists lead persecution of Nisei, by C. Roberts Frederick Wakeman (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- government policy on racial equality, by Charles Jackson Warren K. Billings calls on all workers for united action to free the eighteen 10 Years Ago in The Militant Shipyard workers reject wage plan Pioneer Paragraphs: On the struggle against imperialism and its wars Novack, Billings speak for CRDC in California (continued from page 1) SWP branches hold meetings in celebration of May Day Billions handed to Wall Street firms (continued from page 1) Canadian workers fight Ford drive (continued from page 1) (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Auto strikes Forced labor 3000 new readers Workers' Bookshelf Letter from V. R. Dunne to Kelly Postal Crimes of Big Business to be hidden for duration International Notes Match trust conspiracy bared in new cartel suit Wall Street barons grab synthetic quinine patent ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 21. MAY 20, 1944 (Page 1) The convention to "liquidate" the C.P. Avery's homecoming (cartoon) Brewster CIO union leaders join CRDC Ward workers left holding the bag -- Avery asserts CIO victory "does not mean a thing" Steel union delegates flay no-strike pledge, by Art Preis Novack speaks at West Coast affair War profits Local asks end of no-strike policy Senate sham battle wages over anti-poll tax bill, by R. Bell Four British Trotskyists arrested by Churchill government in frameup drive (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Second thousand new "Militant" readers obtained in campaign Scoreboard Brewster CIO union leaders join CRDC (continued from page 1) Senators wage sham battle over anti-poll tax bill (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Four British Trotskyists arrested on frameup charges as Churchill intensifies drive to crush labor upsurge (continued from page 1) Anglo-American alliance torn by inner conflict, by James Cowan Two party system designed to maintain capitalists political control over labor, by C. Thomas (Page 4) Steel union delegates flay no-strike policy Scene at Cleveland convention of CIO steel union (photo) In the Colonies, by Li Fu-Jen (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- W. White: Negro fighter or Nero fiddler? by Charles Jackson How 7 aircraft corporations increased profits and officers' salaries (graphic) Ship crackups due to profiteering practices, by Arthur Sharon The "liquidation" of the American Communist Party (continued from page 1) MCF petitions for a place on ballot Shop-Talks on socialism, by V. Pioneer Paragraphs: Capitalist class can no longer tolerate democracy 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: CIO political action Stalin's accomplices Franco deal Workers' Bookshelf Allied and Axis bankers still do business as usual Montgomery Ward workers are left holding the bag (continued from page 1) Canadian workers protest release of two fascists International Notes Corporation "farmers" attempt new land-grab ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22. MAY 27, 1944 (Page 1) CRDC schedules big meeting in N.Y. for the 18 -- prominent union leaders will address rally to be held at the Hotel Diplomat on June 8 Pattern of peace Foremen in Detroit strike to achieve union recognition, by Jeanette Lane Wall Street's new contingent (cartoon) Roosevelt uses plant "seizures" as screen for anti-labor drive -- Army takes over only after workers set up picket lines -- government machinery mobilized to break strikes in the interests of Big Business, by C. Thomas "Unanimous" convention places seal on dissolution of C.P. Kelly Postal wins parole from state board, Minnesota Stalinist strike breakers help Avery against Ward workers, by R. Bell Appeal by assassin of Trotsky denied by court in Mexico Our Greek martyrs (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches near goal of 3000 new "Militant" readers far ahead of campaign deadline "Seizures" are screen for anti-labor drive (continued from page 1) Worthington Steel workers strike as grievances pile up Foremen's strike (continued from page 1) Mack Co. strikers protest War Labor Board's stalling "Militant" Army Scoreboard (Page 3) The fraud of government "trust-busting," by Miriam Carter 4th anniversary of the murder of Robert Harte in the May 1940 GPU assault against Trotsky Working conditions in rubber industry, by Theodore Kovalesky Dissolution of C.P. voted at convention (continued from page 1) (Page 4) William Haywood -- a soldier to the very end -- homage to a great working class fighter, by James P. Cannon Cartel swindlers never sleep, by Ralph Graham (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- Walter White's "fight" against Jim Crow -- on the poll tax, by Charles Jackson Economic rivalries within the Anglo-American war coalition, by James Cowan 10 Years Ago in The Militant Stalinist strikebreakers help Avery against Ward workers Shop-Talks on Socialism, by V. Pioneer Paragraphs: Theory plays a decisive role in political action (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: English Trotskyists Poll tax CIO in politics L.A. unions back CRDC Senate labor committee reveals living cost rise Workers' Bookshelf Big Oil companies control petroleum administration International Notes What OPA tried to hide about food trust profits ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 23. JUNE 3, 1944 (Page 1) Leading unionist will speak at rally for 18 -- Baldanzi, Wolchok and De Lorenzo to address CRDC mass meeting in behalf of imprisoned Trotskyists, in N.Y.C. June 8 "Kindly words about Spain" (cartoon) UAW head attacks union militants -- R.J. Thomas statement gives aid to anti-labor offensive -- Big Business press jubilantly hails blast against workers who fight to defend union, by C. Thomas ILGWU leaders back fight to free 18 General strikes in Paraguay crushed by military terror Unionism upheld by war veterans Churchill assails Trotskyism, extols Stalin and aids Franco, by Ralph Graham British brass-hats jail soldier for Trotskyist views 50,000 Northwest lumbermen strike for pay increase True role and "destiny" of Norman Thomas and his party, by Norman Daniels Roosevelt's drive for forced labor, by R. Bell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller SWP branches top 3,000 quota in "Militant" subscription drive Scoreboard Churchill's "kindly words" for Franco (continued from page 1) R.J. Thomas statement gives aid to anti-labor offensive (continued from page 1) Wall St. flunkey "Militant" Army An opinion on R. J. Thomas A correction (Page 3) Prominent trade union leaders to speak at mass rally in New York, June 8, to aid CRDC fight to free the 18 (continued from page 1) Labor press reflects growing support for the imprisoned 18 Partial list of unions backing CRDC campaign Strikebreaker Harry Bridges (Page 4) Norman Thomas -- his true role and "destiny" (continued from page 1) Ford Canada local in WLB run around, by Stephen White Paraguay general strike is crushed by military terror (continued from page 1) 7th anniversary of Chicago Memorial Day massacre during 1937 Little Steel strike 50,000 join lumber strike (continued from page 1) Bulletin (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the skepticism of Mr. Schuyler, by Charles Jackson Wall Street's scheme to grab world-wide air line monopoly, by James Cowan 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: The historic 1934 strikes in Minneapolis and Toledo Roosevelt continued drive to institute forced labor (continued from page 1) Cannon analyzes 1934 Minn. strikes in F. I. British soldier imprisoned for his Trotskyist views (continued from page 1) One of the disputes at Teheran (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: No-strike pledge 3,149 new readers Three birthdays Trying to halt cartel menace with mere words "War emergency" is pretext for child labor exploitation, by Ruth Johnson Why workers cannot buy needed cheap clothing International Notes International bankers never skip a dividend ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24. JUNE 10, 1944 (Page 1) British Trotskyists will go on trial this month -- labor unions denounce arrests as workers rally to support broad defense committee, by Ralph Graham Roosevelt order paves way for forced labor Strikes reveal mounting discontent -- workers angered against Roosevelt arbitration set-up -- WLB is graveyard of labor grievances, by C. Thomas Champions of "free enterprise" at work (cartoon) UTSE-CIO urges release of the 18 Seaman nails Bridges Bridges and the Stalinists -- permanent strikebreakers, by Harvey Brown New Auto-Lite union heads prove no better than old, by M. Ingersoll WLB and its role flayed by official of machinists union in San Francisco, by R. Chester (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller 3,634 new "Militant" subscribers obtained; four weeks still to go Scoreboard Labor discontent shown by strikes (continued from page 1) Decree paves way for forced labor (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army New Auto-Lite union heads prove no better than old (continued from page 1) (Page 3) Brewster "sit-in" gave warning to American workers that they must prepare to resist mass unemployment, by Art Preis Scene at Brewster "sit-in" Bridges knifes his union by permanent no-strike pledge WLB and its role flayed by official of machinists union in San Francisco (continued from page 1) (Page 4) An eyewitness looks at Italy under the AMG Anti-capitalist demonstration in Naples (photo) Stalinists in Greece back monarchist rule, by Ralph Graham Imperialist "liberation' has brought Italians more woes, by James Cowan Arrested in Algeria Prince Umberto -- new tool of monarchist dictatorship, by J.C. (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- Mr. Rockefeller and his Negro colleges, by Charles Jackson Unconditional pardon of the 18 demanded by Brewster-CIO leader in radio speech Tobin "explains" his frameup role Bridges, Browder and Co.: permanent strikebreakers (continued from page 1) Allied plans for Europe, an Editorial 10 Years Ago in The Militant UTSE-CIO backs fight to free 18 (continued from page 1) (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The Liberal Party CIO political action U.S. Supreme Court Workers back defense of British Trotskyists (continued from page 1) Concentration camps for workers in Aleutians Bankhead amendment to boost clothing prices International Notes Trying to get out from under the poll tax issue ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25. JUNE 17, 1944 (Page 1) GPU terrorist drive launched on Trotskyists -- international slander and lynch-incitation campaign is aimed at all militant workers Union leaders call for freedom of the 18 at N.Y. mass meeting -- ILGWU Boston convention unanimously demands pardon -- CIO speakers denounce Stalinist attempts to sabotage fight for framed Trotskyists, by Art Preis Bulletin Badoglio cabinet collapses under Italian mass pressure, by James Cowan War profits Canada Stalinists for money control by bank oligarchs Avery heads open shop drive of Big Business, by R. Bell War profiteers lobby to lift price lid as invasion distracts peoples' attention, by C. Thomas (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller "Militant" drive nets 723 more subs; total now stands at 4357 Scoreboard In Memoriam Letter from a steel worker to his son in the service, by Theodore Kovalesky "Militant" Army (Page 3) More than 200 organizations back campaign to free the 18 imprisoned Trotskyists, Novack tells mass meeting Free the 18! (picture) Avery heads Wall Street drive for the open shop (continued from page 1) Mexico's Sinarquistas -- the advance guards of clerical-landlord reaction, by A. Roland (Page 4) Union leaders issue call for freedom of the eighteen at N.Y. mass meeting Speech of De Lorenzo Italian partisan action (photo) Cabinet of Badoglio thrown into discard [sic] (continued from page 1) Messages from the prisoners Crosswaith sends message of solidarity Mass meeting telegram UAW leader backs fight Nelson backs fight to free the 18 Message from James T. Farrell (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- segregation in industry, by Charles Jackson Johnston speech annoys Browder gang, by Art Preis A good joke on Earl Browder (cartoon) Shop-Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Profiteers lift price lid; invasion diverts attention (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The invasion Norman Thomas Forced labor Stalinist terror drive opened on Trotskyists (continued from page 1) The case of William Batt and SKF trade with Nazis Canada Stalinists back big bankers (continued from page 1) Getting an "inside track" to government gravy bowl International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26. JUNE 24, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinists intensify anti-Trotskyist slander drive -- "Daily Worker" forms a red-baiters united from with Tobin, Anderson, H. W. Smith, by Art Preis Unions pledge aid to the 18 at CRDC meetings in East A fascist faces the wrath of Italian workers (photo) Roosevelt discloses real war aims -- wants 3-power military alliance dominated by U.S. -- to police world for American capitalists, by Ralph Graham SWP issues appeal for $1000 solidarity fund -- workers asked to express solidarity with British Trotskyists now facing capitalist persecution in Churchill's frame-up trial Anti-fascists are suppressed in Rome under rule of allies, by Louis Bonn Nail Harry Bridges CRDC exposes Supreme Court stand in recent rulings on free speech cases (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller SWP branches hit 5000 mark in "Militant" subscription campaign Scoreboard Roosevelt reveals Wall St. War aims (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Allied officials in Rome suppress the anti-fascists (continued from page 1) Hunting down fascists in Rome (photo) "Post-war plans" and the Brewster shutdown, by C. Thomas Rome fascist at bay (photo) Three years of Red Army's heroic and epic struggles, by James Cowan ILGWU convention demands probe of Tresca murder (Page 4) An eyewitness reporter describes effects of British rule in India, by John Stevenson Typical street scene in India (photo) Notebook of an Agitator -- the tribe of the Philistines Workers' Forum -- Bridges booed -- more on Bridges -- about Bill Haywood A correction (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- Roosevelt's Jim Crow mandate, by Charles Jackson Stalinists intensify slander drive (continued from page 1) Trying to block the road (cartoon) Shop-Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Supreme Court hit for its stand in free speech cases (continued from page 1) Unionist says labor should prepare now, by Francis R. Palmer Pioneer Paragraphs: The socialist program can win over the middle class 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: U.S. Supreme Court War aims CIO political action Class justice (cartoon) Southern town officials unloose Jim-Crow terror Unions pledge aid to the 18 at CRDC rallies in the East (continued from page 1) Capitalist courts go easy on Big Business criminals International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 27. JULY 1, 1944 (Page 1) Cutbacks raise the specter of new Depression -- labor spokesman foresees unemployment of 15 to 19 million workers in "postwar" era, by Harvey Brown Tory democracy: Freedom for a fascist, jail for Trotskyists! (cartoon) Four British Trotskyist leaders are railroaded to jail by London court -- class bias pervades trial of four fighters for socialism -- defendants bravely uphold their socialist principles, exhort comrades to build party, by Cable to the Militant Congress acclaims mangled version of price control, by R. Bell New labor and progressive support rallies to the 18 "Brave new world" Lyttelton "error" embarrasses the Allied coalition Labor solidarity, by the Editors Tories lie about India famine toll "Liberating" Italy's farmers, by James Cowan (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches near goal of 6000 new readers in "the Militant" subscription campaign Scoreboard Roosevelt's plant seizures are a strikebreaking device, by Art Preis Cutbacks produce depression fear (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Lyttelton "error" embarrasses Allies (continued from page 1) (Page 3) Wall Street plutocrats control nation's press, by Ralph Graham The lie machine (cartoon) Four British Trotskyists convicted in trial under notorious anti-union law (continued from page 1) SWP appeal for solidarity fund gets quick response Who are the 4 Trotskyists jailed by Churchill-Bevin? (Page 4) In the Colonies, by Li Fu-Jen Why the American workers must have their own Labor Party to defend class interests, by Vincent R. Dunne Stalinists attempt to extend slander campaign into unions, by Art Preis Tresca case "neglect" draws labor protests (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- mutiny and no bounty, by Charles Jackson Congressmen happy over new price control act (continued from page 1) More progressive and labor support rallies to the 18 (continued from page 1) Shop-Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey AP uses anonymous letter as vile anti-labor smear June F. T. features timely articles on England, U.S. Pioneer Paragraphs: Proletarian revolutionary party is inescapable need 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Labor solidarity (continued from page 1) Class justice WLB merry-go-round (cartoon) Roosevelt's "solution" for the refugee problem Workers' Forum -- incentive pay -- Supreme Court House steamrollers bill aiding insurance racket International Notes Why no one "understands" BLS living cost figures ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 28. JULY 8, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinist gangs break up two Quaker meetings -- over 100 mobsters stage vigilante attacks on Seattle forums of the American Friends, Special to the Militant CRDC petitions to free eighteen signed by 9,000 Pawns of Wall Street (cartoon) G.O.P. pushes Wall Street program -- same policies as Roosevelt's advanced on all key issues -- Big Business interests back Dewey in order to bolster the capitalist two-party system, by Art Preis Roosevelt puts signature on mangled "price control" bill, by Joseph Keller Shameful betrayal, an Editorial Uruguayan Trotskyists assailed by reaction, Special to the Militant Trial of 4 British Trotskyists nailed as frame-up plot, by Cable to the Militant No-strike pledge will be key issue before Michigan CIO, by John Saunders (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller 7,400 readers gained in drive for new "Militant" subscribers Scoreboard Republicans push same Wall Street program as Roosevelt (continued from page 1) Roosevelt signs act paving way for steep price rises (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Insurrection flares in Denmark as workers give battle to Nazi oppressors; Copenhagen paralyzed by strikes -- workers demand removal of military police lifting of curfew, "no reprisal" pledge, by James Cowan Insurrection scene in Copenhagen (photo) No-strike pledge is key issue for Michigan CIO (continued from page 1) New NMU Hall -- facade to hide union retreat, by Richard Kirk Canadian News Letter -- the CCF Victory Trial of British Trotskyists branded as a frame-up plot (continued from page 1) (Page 4) British youths made pit serfs in Bevin scheme, by Ralph Graham Churchill-Bevin: serf-herders (cartoon) Shop-Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey CRDC petitions to free eighteen signed by 9,000 (continued from page 1) Stalinists mobsters in Seattle break up forum meetings sponsored by Quakers (continued from page 1) Trotskyists under attack by Uruguay reactionaries (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the Negro voters speak, by Charles Jackson China's 7-year fight for liberty, by Li Fu-jen Organizing the guerrillas (picture) Officials OK child labor -- so long as it's all "legal," by Ruth Johnson Remove Bridges Ship crew strike gets fast action 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: Proletarian morals serve social revolutionary need (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The Lynn case Yugoslavia Workers' Forum -- Cramp contract -- Michigan CIO political action -- Brewster sit-in -- a reply U.S. senators applaud fascist-like rantings Congress aids canners in $100,000,000 price-gouge International Notes Shipyard steal exposed before House hearings ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 29. JULY 15, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinist gang steps up red baiting campaign -- Tobin receives Stalinist inspiration in his drive against the Minneapolis prisoners, by Fred Robinson Over 10,500 sign pardon petitions to free the 18 The Allied monetary conference (cartoon) U.S.-British capitalists clash at monetary stabilization parley -- conference unable to curb the profit-hungry bankers -- American delegate describes conference as a "struggle for power" between the Allies, by Ralph Graham Landlord-capitalists rule in Rumania preserved by Stalin, by James Cowan 4 million jobless Canadian fascist movement gets Big Business support Denmark strikers force concessions from Nazi rulers Planning for an economy of scarcity under the "free enterprise" systems, by R. Bell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller "Militant" subscription campaign surpasses quota by 253 percent Canadian fascist movement gets Big Business support (continued from page 1) Capitalist powers clash on fund quotas, gold standard (continued from page 1) Scoreboard "Militant" Army (Page 3) Class division of society and the need for building an independent Labor Party, by C. Thomas Election scene in Georgia (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Toledo union official ducks pertinent issue, by Harvey Brown Sinarquism: An experiment in fascism; its reactionary role and aims defined, by A. Roland (Page 4) CRDC report embraces 3 years of struggle Minneapolis prisoners' last speeches Over 10,500 sign pardon petitions to free the 18 (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- answering a liberal, by Charles Jackson Stalinists continue anti-Trotskyist drive (continued from page 1) Browder's diet Stalinist goons (cartoon) Stalinists approve NY city sales tax Rumania reaction upheld by Kremlin (continued from page 1) Planning for scarcity under a "free enterprise" system (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Only the working class of Europe will end Hitlerism What capitalism means to toil-worn workers, by Theodore Kovalesky 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Cutbacks 7,614 new readers Workers' Forum -- Massachusetts CIO convention -- Allies and India -- MCF convention -- a correction Doctored statistics used to justify wage freeze Negroes denied ballots in Georgia primaries International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 30. JULY 22, 1944 (Page 1) Delegation to ask pardon for imprisoned 18 -- over 10,000 signatures obtained on pardon petitions to be presented to the president Political crisis in Italy heralds fall of Bonomi cabinet, by Ralph Graham Facing the eruption (cartoon) Michigan CIO argues no-strike issue -- revolt against pledge wins support of union militants -- rank and file leadership forged in midst of convention fight with top power cliques, by John Saunders Bulletin Wallace sees vista of U.S. domination in new Pacific era, by James Cowan Land grab offers preview of government "post-war" plans, by R. Bell British Trotskyists go to prison, greet comrades throughout world Tasks and prospects of the Italian revolution, by the Editors Seattle union levels rebuke at Stalinists for free speech (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Solidarity fund passes half-way mark as British Trotskyist leaders enter prison CRDC to present pardon plea (continued from page 1) What the government owns (graphic) Land grab offers view of "post-war" planning (continued from page 1) UAW officials are accused of fostering shady deal, Special to the Militant "Militant" Army Los Angeles plans memorial meeting (Page 3) One year of revolutionary struggle in Italy, by Art Preis Hunting down the fascists in Rome A liberal voices capitalist fear of socialist revolution, by Henry Jordan Revolutionary tasks and prospects for Italy's proletariat in their struggle for liberation (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Stalin deals harsh blows to Soviet women, by Ruth Johnson Rudolf Klement; a martyr of the 4th International, by Janet Norris Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Case in point British IOU's Severe crisis hits Bonomi government as Italian masses exercise pressure (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the Chicago NAACP conference, by Charles Jackson Union militants at Michigan CIO convention lead fight to rescind the no-strike pledge (continued from page 1) U.S. domination is seen by Wallace (continued from page 1) Diary of a steel worker, by Theodore Kovalesky 10 Years Ago in the Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: The main fighting slogan for the European workers (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: No-strike pledge Civil liberties Workers' Forum -- on India -- English Trotskyists -- Allied rule in Italy -- Negro soldier murdered The Standard Oil-Nazi patents cartel deals Draftee health records reveal depression toll International Notes Wall Street banks make record-breaking profits ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 31. JULY 29, 1944 (Page 1) UAW president supports fight to free the 18 -- Thomas letter states reasons why labor should back the imprisoned Trotskyists Easily satisfied Allies reveal plan for strangling the German revolt, by Ralph Graham He'll finish them both (cartoon) Mortal crisis strikes crumbling Nazi regime -- Germany stands on brink of mass revolutionary upsurge -- Junker officer caste makes desperate bid to salvage its power by deal with Allies, by William F. Warde Democratic Party convention furthers Big Business aims, by Art Preis How workers can fight peril of unemployment, by R. Bell Fall of Togo gov't shows sharpening of crisis in Japan, by Li Fu-Jen Stalinist hooligan assault denounced in Washington AFL convention motion (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Trial shows British Trotskyists were sent to jail because of their socialist views In Trotsky's day R. J. Thomas states support for imprisoned Trotskyists (continued from page 1) Workers can fight no-work peril (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Bonus army: March of the "Heroes of 1917," by Felix Morrow British soldiers' Parliament causes worry to brass hats Hillman's primer for practical politicians: A poor substitute for independent labor program, by C. Thomas 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 4) Democrats further aims of Big Business Fall of Tojo gov't shows sharpening of crisis in Japan (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Employment of women in industry and what it means for the working class, by Antoinette Konikow "Peace-loving profiteers!" CIO heads at convention (photo) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the NAACP and politics -- sidelights, by Charles Jackson Mortal crisis convulses the Hitler regime; revolutionary upsurge impends in Germany (continued from page 1) Letter from a steelworker to his son in the service, by Theodore Kovalesky Imperialist bandits scheming to destroy German revolution (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: The proletarian revolution drives forward to victory (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: MCF policy Empty promises Workers' Forum -- killed in action -- winning grievances -- lively forum -- likes Kovalesky -- Canada 66 who died in mine fire were murdered for profit Corporation war profits reach new high levels Capitalists figure out a new way to chisel International Notes ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 32. AUG. 5, 1944 (Page 1) Delegation will present pardon plea for the 18 -- unions, Negro and fraternal groups back pardon appeal for 18 "gag" law prisoners Revolutionary ideas cannot be killed! Steel wage demand kicked around by WLB for 7 months, by C. Thomas Hitler's "great future" (cartoon) Briggs auto local in protest strike over downgrading, by John Saunders Nazi crisis deepens as Red Army plunges toward Germany's border -- desperate measures decreed by Hitler to bolster regime -- rumbling of mass unrest heralds approach of working class resurgence in Germany, by William F. Warde Dangers and tasks facing the workers of Poland, by the Editors AMG disarms Italian anti-fascist fighters, by Harry Martell Clenched fists Thirty-hour week slogan advanced as labor's answer to unemployment threat, by R. Bell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Delegation will present pardon demand; over 2,000,000 back plea to free the 18 Jailed British Trotskyists issue party building call "Militant" Army Mexican Stalinists renew anti-Trotskyist campaign Soldier fighting on Anzio Beach-head protest imprisonment of Trotskyists Latest F. I. celebrates 10 years of publication (Page 3) How the German Revolution of 1918 began, by Ruth Johnson Confessions of a drone -- what a press magnate once thought of himself, by Ralph Graham The Allied military government plan to preserve decayed capitalist order, by Lydia Bennett Pioneer Paragraphs: 4th International stands on principles of Marxism (Page 4) Do the two capitalist parties really differ? To the editors of the Militant "I stand on my record" (cartoon) Tobin spreads more slander against framed Trotskyists (Page 5) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Crisis of Hitler regime deepens as Soviet armies plunge toward boundary of Germany Diary of a steel worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Corporate profits (graph) Briggs auto local in protest strike (continued from page 1) AMG disarms the Italian anti-fascist partisans (continued from page 1) UAW purge backfires 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Political action Imperialist wars Peace by force Workers' Forum -- bosses' column -- the "Deep South" -- PAC politics -- A financial editor sees rosy future -- for bosses NAM uses trick method to conceal profiteering International Notes Immigration laws based on Nazi-like race code ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 33. AUG. 12, 1944 (Page 1) Company inspires anti-Negro strike -- Philadelphia walkout aims to smash CIO transport union -- company union leaders head Jim Crow move to split labor unity by inciting hatred, by Art Preis Petitions to pardon 18 presented to president -- Trotskyist prisoners reaffirm their revolutionary principles; over 2,000,000 workers support CRDC petition to release the 18 Wall Street's reconversion plan (cartoon) Boss aims Hitlerites reveal crisis penetrates deep in Nazi rule New Michigan party launched by constitutional convention, by John Saunders Churchill shows fear of impending revolts, by William F. Warde Bridges won't help WLB chairman upholds wage freezing policy, by Art Preis Senators haggle over relief plan for unemployed workers (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Pardon petition for eighteen Trotskyists presented to president by CRDC secretary (continued from page 1) Fund to aid Trotskyists in Britain passes $1000 goal Reading unionists create committee for Labor Party "Militant" Army Chicago meeting supports 4 jailed British workers (Page 3) Friedrich Engels -- co-founder of Marxism Testifying against wage freeze (photo) Wage freezing policy upheld by War Labor Board chairman Capitalist rivalry in Latin America mirrored by development in Mexico, by A. Roland Hitlerites admit crisis penetrates Nazi ranks (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Bosses fear threat to political monopoly involved in labor's independent action Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey America's university system: A vested interest of Big Business, by Miriam Carter Michigan Party launched by state founding convention (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- salutary support, by Charles Jackson Transit company inspires anti-Negro strike; employers accused of fomenting race hatred (continued from page 1) Secret diplomacy (cartoon) 10 Years Ago in The Militant Letter from a steelworker to his son in the service, by Theodore Kovalesky Pioneer Paragraphs: Capitalist decline and the struggle for reforms Churchill's speech discloses fear of impending working class revolution (continued from page 1) (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Philadelphia strike The strike wave Workers' Forum -- Briggs workers -- layoffs in Detroit -- shipyard protest -- Lockheed contract "Wage bracket system" is pay-cut formula Corporation heads given huge salary increases International Notes "De-fascization" Liberals disappointed -- but support Roosevelt ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 34. AUG. 19, 1944 (Page 1) Trotsky's ideas stand verified by world events, by the Editors Nazi army shows increasing signs of disintegration In memoriam (photo) George "post-war starvation' bill voted by large Senate majority -- Roosevelt's chief henchmen back drive for hunger plan -- measure sponsored by Wall Street provides unemployment relief as low as $2 a week, by C. Thomas Outdoing Hitler Detroit auto strikers fight against company provocations Imperialists plan division of world petroleum supply, by Ralph Graham North Italy civil war is spreading, by Harry Martell AFL tops uphold reactionary policy in attack on CIO-PAC (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Roosevelt's lieutenants help engineer adoption of George "Post-War Starvation" bill by Senate (continued from page 1) Tom DeLorenzo gets jail sentence on flimsy charges Ford local unit backs fight to free the 18 Mid-West drivers strike to enforce WLB's wage order Behind the strike in Philadelphia "Militant" Army Detroit Chevrolet strikers fight company provocations (continued from page 1) (Page 3) The life of a revolutionist Mass gathering at Trotsky's funeral (photo) Trotsky's struggle against Stalinism, by Miriam Carter How Stalin's agents struck down Trotsky, great Bolshevik leader Of One Who Died In Lenin's day They fear Trotskyism! Honor guard at Trotsky's bier (photo) (Page 4) Civil war is spreading throughout North Italy (continued from page 1) AFL tops support reactionary plan in attack on PAC (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Canadian News Letter Mexican government policies toward the labor movement, by A. Roland (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- rehearsal for ruin, by Charles Jackson Imperialists plan division of world petroleum supply (continued from page 1) Workers' Bookshelf Diary of a steel worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Mutinies, internal clashes growing within Nazi army (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: Correct Ideas, in long run, will conquer, said Trotsky 20,000 workers strike at Wright aircraft plants (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Warsaw betrayal Forging a Labor Party "Philadelphia Method" Workers' Forum -- capitalist parties -- Philadelphia -- about the WLB Why Jim-Crow policies flourish in industry Judge heart bleeds as he sentences coal barons International Notes Capitalism's "post-war" future for the workers ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 35. AUG. 26, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinist press intensifies new slander drive -- smear campaign against Trotskyists aimed to curb militant struggle against reaction, by Joseph Keller Trotsky memorial meetings held by branches of SWP Roosevelt's reconversion machinery (cartoon) Big Business pushes hunger program -- starvation relief measures planned for the unemployed -- Congress presses bills to aid Wall Street wage-slashing drive and enrich profiteers, by Art Preis Message sent to Natalia Trotsky Roosevelt seizes plants as a blow to San Francisco union Bulletin Wall Street's reconversion plan -- or labor's? by the Editors Pravda discloses discontent among Red Army veterans, by John G. Wright Union members fight purge by Stalinists Call Boston conference to aid defense of 18 (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Special offer made to enable all our new subscribers to introduce "The Militant" to their friends and shopmates Brass hats throttle English troops forum Stalinist slander campaign designed to curb militants (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) The crisis in the CIO rubber workers union, by Joseph Andrews Pioneer Paragraphs: Proofs of Stalin's guilt in Trotsky's assassination Leon and Natalia Trotsky (photo) SWP local hold memorial meeting for Leon Trotsky (continued from page 1) F.I. features Trotsky memorial (Page 4) Sacco-Vanzetti: Working class martyrs murdered by capitalist class justice, by Ruth Johnson Pravda discloses discontent among Red Army veterans (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Native and foreign capitalists jointly exploit Mexican masses, by A. Roland (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- an editor objects, by Charles Jackson Witches' brew at Washington (cartoon) Unemployed face starvation under Wall Street plans (continued from page 1) Diary of a steel worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Roosevelt seizes plants as a blow to San Francisco union (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Washington parley Labor vote Pacific policy Workers' Forum − Jackson column -- Negro lay-offs -- company convicted! Negro seabees victimized for protesting Jim-Crow Anglo-American oil pact protects big monopolies International Notes German soldiers shooting officers False production report used as anti-labor smear ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 36. SEPT. 2, 1944 (Page 1) British strike leader salutes fight of the 18 -- links Churchill's persecution of English Trotskyists with Roosevelt's jailing of 18 Legislators slash proposed benefits to aid jobless, by Art Preis "Democratic" tailors to His Majesty (cartoon) Armed struggle of French masses arouses fears of Allied rulers -- workers' independent action is threat to capitalist rule -- Anglo-American conquerors issue ultimatum to DeGaulle demanding "order," by William F. Warde UAW publicizes pardon demands Rumanian king deserts Nazis, joins Allies to save regime, by Ralph Graham UAW convention faces fight between ranks and leadership, by E. Henry Tobin, Stalinist combine forces in slander campaign, by Harry Martell Italian masses run up red flag Pacific Coast longshoremen seek new master contract, by Oscar Nelson (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Pacific Coast longshoremen's union is given run-around by WLB in demand for wage raise (continued from page 1) Ford strikers' slogan (photo) Tobin, Stalinists unite in slander campaign (continued from page 1) Leader of British youth apprentices hails fight of 18 (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Benefits slashed from unemployed relief bill (continued from page 1) Trotsky memorial meetings held by branches of SWP (Page 3) The coming struggle at the UAW convention (continued from page 1) Scene from 1937 sitdown strikes (photo) Pioneer Paragraphs: For rising scale of wages to meet the rising prices (Page 4) Working class of Paris and its glorious traditions in the revolutionary struggle, by Ruth Johnson Paris Commune in action (drawing) Real motives for business secrets Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Puerto Rican rebel leader faces new threat of prison Quick-change artist How Mexican Stalinists betrayed the masses to their exploiters, by A. Roland (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- no middle ground, by Charles Jackson Allies fear independent armed struggle of French masses as threat to capitalist rule (continued from page 1) Speeding them on their way (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Rumanian king deserts Nazis and joins Allies (continued from page 1) 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Strike weapon Army Jim Crow Five years of war Workers' Forum -- beef-and "beefs" -- Stalinist knots -- talks his language -- suggestions GM will sit pretty even if workers walk streets Who profits from the war and who pays for it International Notes Ruling bankers cited in railway trust conspiracy ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 37. SEPT. 9, 1944 (Page 1) The only road to emancipation for all Europe, by the Editors "LIberals" retreat hastily in conflict over George bill, by Art Preis The banner of emancipation (cartoon) Allies impose dictatorial DeGaulle regime to subdue French masses -- increasing misery provokes rebellious moods and unrest -- coalition "provisional government" unable to solve any of the people's urgent problems, by Louis Bonn Hiring hall rights menaced in longshore negotiations, by Oscar Nelson The rich are no problem in Rome CRDC issues new circular describing labor support Life of Riley Pope makes appeal to masses not to overthrow capitalism, by Ralph Graham (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller New "Militant" readers offered four pamphlets on the Minneapolis labor case at half price SWP holds successful summer camp school Impressions of a participant at Mid-West vacation school, by Theodore Kovalesky Trotsky memorial meeting held by branches of SWP "Militant" Army (Page 3) 4th International, founded 6 years ago, grows in influence throughout the world Lost manpower (cartoon) Pope urges masses to save capitalism (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Spirit of rebellion grows in German as defeats pile up (Page 4) Labor fakers vie with each other in backing Roosevelt, by Harry Martell Capitalism in war and peace (cartoon) Uruguay Trotskyists fight gov't. attack Hiring hall rights threatened in longshoremen's negotiations (continued from page 1) Tobin inspires frameup of militant union head "Off the beam" (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the bright light Uncle Toms, by Charles Jackson Allied powers impose dictatorial DeGaulle rule on French masses as hunger and misery grow (continued from page 1) 1943 CIO auto workers convention (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky "Liberals" beat hasty retreat on George bill (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: The role of Soviets in the fight for workers' power 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Unemployment U.S. and India Workers' Forum -- Sacco-Vanzetti -- "merit review" -- Labor Party Huge war profits jackpot hit by the corporations Another tip-off on Allied powers' "democratic" aims International Notes Liberal wailers against Roosevelt's policies ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 38. SEPT. 16, 1944 (Page 1) Wall Street's "post-war" plan, by the Editors Wall Street's "reconversion" plan (cartoon) Appeal to aid 18 signed by leading trade union heads Auto militants press to smash no-strike pledge -- delegates defeat attempts to sidetrack policy issues -- Thomas keynote address gets no applause; rank and file caucus set up at convention, by Art Preis Bulletin DeGaulle government opposed to demands of French masses, by William F. Warde Profits go on Court frees 3 imprisoned British Trotskyist leaders Ex-ambassador Bullitt unfurls banner for revival of anti-Soviet campaign (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Harry Martell Special offer of trial pamphlets made to readers of "The Militant," by Campaign Manager Bullitt unfurls banner for a new anti-Soviet drive (continued from page 1) Tobin hurls more slander to halt growing support for 18 Reading unionists call for Labor Party organization "Militant" Army (Page 3) Tradition of Debs carried on by the eighteen Trotskyists, by Albert Mercer Debs' Canton speech Eugene V. Debs: 1855-1926 (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Lublin mass murders reveal rotting capitalist society, by Don Shelton (Page 4) The Negro Struggle -- Roosevelt's "anti-Jimcrow" [sic] Army order, by Charles Jackson Why union skates tour war front, by C. Thomas The "homecoming" (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky 20 union militants victimized by Ford 10 Years Ago in The Militant Pioneer Paragraphs: The Fourth International and American imperialism (Page 5) Join us in fighting for: No-strike pledge Dumbarton Oaks Military training Workers' Forum -- the Negro struggle -- Lockheed speedup -- workers' share of national income -- ousted by PAC Press rushes to defense of railroad monopolists Big publisher projects program for Wall Street International Notes U.S.-Nazi optical cartel deals help arm Hitler ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 39. SEPT. 23, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinists try to knife effort to free the 18, by John Adamson British intrigues Stalin's armistice saddles Rumania with indemnity, by Ralph Graham Trying to stem the flood (cartoon) Auto delegates vote to hold referendum within 90 days -- newly organized caucus advances militant program in fight against both top cliques, by Art Preis Dalrymple's expulsions key issue at rubber convention, by Frank Lawrence Full employment? No! Negro youths sentenced to die in Florida lynch trial Panel report says labor fleeced by WLB wage freeze, by R. Bell Wall Street aim of world domination advanced further at Quebec meeting, by James Cowan (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Harry Martell Goal of 10,000 trial pamphlets set in SWP literature campaign, by Campaign Manager Panel report says labor fleeced by WLB wage freeze (continued from page 1) Scoreboard Roosevelt's fortune Wall Street's aims of world control pressed at Quebec (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) UAW militants stage revolt against no-strike pledge; auto delegates vote to hold referendum within 90 days (continued from page 1) (Page 4) The Byrnes-Baruch plan for "post-war reconversion," by the Editors Who is James F. Byrnes and what is his record, by C. Thomas Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Stalin imposes reactionary armistice on the Rumanians (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- "Democracy" at home and abroad, by Charles Jackson UAW to vote on no-strike pledge (continued from page 3) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Pioneer Paragraphs: Only the workers' militia can repel fascist attacks Revolt mounting inside Germany 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Marshall Tito WPB "planning" War atrocities Workers' Forum -- Thompson products -- Tobin's nightmare -- socialization of industry Ruml has new tax plan to relieve "poor" capitalists International Notes Trust-busters aim fire at rivals of Wall Street ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 40. SEPT. 30, 1944 (Page 1) Trotskyists in Italy organize Bolshevik group -- exclusive eye-witness account describes misery of masses, revolutionary ferment Unfurling the Trotskyist banner (cartoon) Rubber convention militants battle for union democracy, by Frank Lawrence Dewey campaign shows both major parties in same Wall Street camp -- Republicans use "New Deal" line in plea for votes, by R. Bell Bridges' program endangers vital longshoremen's gains, by Oscar Nelson The UAW convention Labor and liberal leaders sign appeal for aid to 18 Imperialists spread slander to stave off coming struggle for socialism in Germany, by A. Roland (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches off to flying start in trial pamphlets sales campaign, by Campaign Manager "Militant" Army History of Trotskyism by Cannon issued by Pioneer, by Charles Carsten Scoreboard (Page 3) Killing of fascist police chief is sign of revolutionary mood of Italian masses, by James Cowan Report of activity of SWP branches Masses storm Caruso trial A Letter From Italy Caruso executed New Italian Trotskyist group unfurls revolutionary banner (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Employers launch open shop drive, by C. Thomas Union busting in California (cartoon) URW convention militants oppose bureaucracy (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Election campaign shows both sides in capitalist camp (continued from page 1) One more king, by Gaetano Salvemini Capitalists spew slander against German masses (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- the tune changes, by Charles Jackson Bridges' program endangers union (continued from page 1) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Harry Bridges Average labor productivity increased 26% during war, by Ruth Johnson Pioneer Paragraphs: Fascism arises from decay of the capitalist system 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Plans for Germany CIO-PAC American Legion Workers' Forum -- Negro sailors -- Red Vienna -- we remember Trotsky -- UAW convention Wages drop, but profits continue to soar upward British masses resist Jim-Crow indoctrination International Notes UAW-CIO hits anti-labor discrimination on radio ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 41. OCT. 7, 1944 (Page 1) Roosevelt, Tobin scheme to deny freedom for 18, by Joseph Keller Allied leaders seek to trick Italian people, by James Cowan "Holding the line" (cartoon) Roosevelt stalls labor's demand to modify Little Steel formula -- Bynes upholds wage freeze as WLB opens mock hearings -- General Motors and U.S. Steel Corporation endorse government's wage-freezing policy, by R. Bell Decision held up on pardon appeals for imprisoned 18 De Gaulle advances "radical" program to sidetrack masses, by Ralph Graham Inside Germany Opposition to Stalinist rule grows in UE-CIO, by M. Brown Auto union strikes in protest against Ford's provocation, by Dave Andrews Reading Stalinists incite lynch-drive Maritime unions press demand for pay raise, by Frank Lawrence (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Pamphlet campaign forges ahead Minneapolis, SWP in new headquarters, Barbara Bruce New York SWP convention maps program of expansion Decision held up on pardon appeals for imprisoned 18 (continued from page 1) Milwaukee branch marks opening of new headquarters Scoreboard Auto union strikes in protest against Ford's provocation (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army (Page 3) Background of the revolutionary situation in France, by Frank Lawrence French partisans disarm Nazi (photos) Stalinist leaders meet opposition at UE convention (continued from page 1) Union wage demand is stalled by Roosevelt (continued from page 1) Demands for pay increases raised by maritime unions (continued from page 1) De Gaulle seeks to forestall revolution by false promises (continued from page 1) (Page 4) In memory of Grant Dunne, working class fighter who gave his life for socialism Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Chiang Kai-Shek regime shaken by Grave Crisis, by Li Fu-Jen September F. I. features timely articles on Europe (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- a worker's fortune, by Charles Jackson Roosevelt and Churchill attempt to deceive rebellious masses in Allied-dominated Italy (continued from page 1) It's the same bayonet (cartoon) Diary of Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Roosevelt, Tobin continuing conspiracy against the 18 (continued from page 1) Upholds Bridges deportation order Pioneer Paragraphs: Trotskyism represents the revival of genuine Marxism 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Trotskyism in Italy Wages and inflation Capitalist censorship Workers' Forum -- MCF candidates endorsed by PAC -- Negro soldiers win demand -- sops to workers War profits spur growth of billion-dollar firms Wages face 25% slash at end of war with Germany International Notes Wall Streeters take over key government positions ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 42. OCT. 14, 1944 (Page 1) George "starvation" bill is signed by Roosevelt, by Art Preis Fight Franco Stalinist leaders curb uprising of Bulgarian masses, by Ralph Graham "My friends. . . " (cartoon) Pardon denied to the imprisoned 18 -- Roosevelt attempts to evade responsibility for decision -- administration offers flimsy pretexts for its refusal to free railroaded Trotskyists, by Joseph Keller Stalinists initiate drive to establish fink shipping pool, by Frank Lawrence British imperialists imprison leading Trotskyists in India, by Li Fu-Jen Wall Street promotes drive for open shop, by R. Bell No-strike policy fought by militant convention group Jim Crow strike report used to smear the CIO, by C. Thomas WLB provocation results in strike of Detroit UAW-CIO maintenance workers, Special to The Militant (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches report gain in pamphlet sales, by Campaign Manager British Trotskyist leaders (photos) 18 Trotskyists denied presidential pardons (continued from page 1) Call protest meeting 3 British Trotskyists win prison release Scoreboard "Militant" Army Lecture on France is first of series at N.Y. forum (Page 3) Trotskyists in India turn accusers at trial Famine in India (photo) The problem of employment and the election campaign, by R. Bell Open shop drive is pushed in attempt to destroy unions (continued from page 1) Bolshevik-Leninists in India fight imperialism (continued from page 1) (Page 4) What workers should know about politics in order to defend their class interests Time to clean house (cartoon) Strike report of Philadelphia jury smears CIO union (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Stalinist leaders curb uprising of Bulgarian masses (continued from page 1) Stalinist NMU officials initiate drive to destroy seaman's union hiring hall (continued from page 1) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- time to move, but where? by Charles Jackson Roosevelt signs measure providing starvation for unemployed and billions for Wall Street (continued from page 1) Everything in order (cartoon) No-strike policy fought by militant convention group (continued from page 1) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Pioneer Paragraphs: No substitute exists for power of correct ideas 10 Years ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Trotskyism advances George bill Red-baiting Workers' Forum -- steel wage delay -- correction -- praises article Admiral claims profiteer shipowners are "abused" Corporation black market revealed by legislators International Notes Class solidarity Ford aide helped finance fascist Gerald L. K. Smith ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 43. OCT. 21, 1944 (Page 1) Pardon denial to 18 arouses strong protest Setback for Jim Crow Spanish partisans start war against regime of Franco And it took one year to cook! (cartoon) WLB rejects AFL-CIO demands to modify wage-freezing formula -- board refuses to recommend change after year's stalling -- union bureaucrats give WLB labor cover; "impartial" chairman Davis knifes workers, by R. Bell Stalinist assassin Siqueiros invited to teach in Buffalo British troops sent to crush insurgent masses in Greece, by Ralph Graham "War cries" Mexican government frames 56 in attack against unions Layoffs spread in steel plant area near Youngstown Bridges' union policy has Stalinist roots, by Oscar Nelson (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- the UAW referendum, by Joseph Keller 3,800 pamphlets already sold in drive, by Campaign Manager Spanish partisans start war against regime of France (continued from page 1) Stalinist assassin Siqueiros invited to teach in Buffalo (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Scoreboard New York forum on Italian events draws big crowd (Page 3) Mass meeting to protest denial of pardons (continued from page 1) Labor case defendants in SWP headquarters (photo) Churchill sends troops to crush Greek revolt (continued from page 1) Unions aid 18 Democrats and Republicans support same foreign policy, by James Cowan Notebook of an agitator -- in defense of Daniel J. Tobin (Page 4) How capitalists use the two-party system to maintain their rule over the people Offering a choice (cartoon) Decision reversed in conviction of Mexican youths Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey State guard trained for use during strikes, by Frank Lawrence For the Labor Party Training to break strikes (photo) (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- lest we forget, by Charles Jackson WLB rejects AFL-CIO demand for modification of the wage-freezing Little Steel formula (continued from page 1) Surplus war goods (graphic) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky The Stalinist roots of Bridges' union policies (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Revolutionary part needs an international program 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Free the 18! CIO conventions Legal lynchings Workers' Forum -- fight cutbacks -- attack labor press Big Business grows bigger under Roosevelt's regime Workers' Bookshelf Picking the right man to do the right job International Notes Secret report reveals steel trust profits grab ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 44. OCT. 28, 1944 (Page 1) 12 Trotskyists still in prison as 6 end terms, by Joseph Keller 12 Trotskyists still in prison as 6 end terms, by Barbara Bruce Now is the time! (cartoon) Rumania Stalinists maintain alliance with fascist scum Morgan spokesmen back Roosevelt -- leading Wall Street agents switch from Republican camp -- N. Y. Times, Walter Lippman, Senator Ball announce support of Democratic candidate, by Lewis Jordan Revolutionary workers took lead in Paris insurrection, by Frank Lawrence Canada CIO rejects no-strike pledge Union topples open shop in large Douglas plant WLB stalls plea of steel workers for wage increase, by R. Bell Stalinist sheet advises UAW leaders to stall referendum, by Art Preis Our French martyrs (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Over half of pamphlet quota sold, by the Campaign Manager Open shop beaten by NLRB election at Douglas plant (continued from page 1) Stalinist sheet tells how to stall UAW poll (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Scoreboard Big crowd hears election analysis at N.Y. forum (Page 3) 6 of imprisoned Trotskyists end frameup sentences (continued from page 1) Steel workers demand for wage increase is filibustered by WLB Three "gag" act victims end term at Sandstone (continued from page 1) Meeting is held in Youngstown to aid the eighteen Trotskyists in Michigan back independent MCF candidate Reading SWP gives critical support to SP candidates CRDC secretary greets released prisoners (photo) (Page 4) Negro soldiers believe they have been sold "rotten bill of goods," Crisis Magazine says Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey "Our bitterest enemy" (cartoon) SIU race discrimination endangers hiring hall, by F. J. Lang Egyptian authorities ban Trotskyist organ (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- from "boss friend" to union fighter, by Charles Jackson Workers play leading role in Parisian insurrectionary struggle of last August (continued from page 1) Armed French workers (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Leading Wall Street spokesmen switch over to Roosevelt camp (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: The two decisive questions for every political group 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: The 1944 election Dealing with WLB Remember Lidice? Workers' Forum -- who's to blame? -- Ford elections Auto barons demand high prices for civilian cars Ex-WLB public member exposes some conniving International Notes AFL economist predicts catastrophic crisis ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 45. NOV. 4, 1944 (Page 1) The anniversary of the October 1917 revolution, by the Editors The only road (cartoon) European Trotskyist conference held; five countries represented -- inspiring news just received of February meeting in France under the Nazi terror Mass meeting protests denial of pardon to 18 DeGaulle's government moves to disarm workers in France, by William F. Warde Deserters everywhere DeBoer and Hamel welcomed home at Minneapolis affair WLB labor members squabble over "prestige" in wage case, by C. Thomas Kelsey-Hayes workers strike Detroit plant (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Pamphlet sales near two-thirds of quota, by Campaign Manager Incite servicemen to attack pickets at aircraft plant, by R. Bell WLB labor members squabble over "prestige" in wage case (continued from page 1) Scoreboard "Militant" Army New branch hall opened in Akron (Page 3) N. Y. mass meeting protest denial of pardon (continued from page 1) Released Minneapolis prisoners honored (photo) DeBoer, Hamel honored at Minneapolis dinner (continued from page 1) October F. I. features France, India articles Stalin views future of Soviet economy as one of perpetual inferiority to capitalism, by Ralph Graham Lest we forget! 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 4) The fight to free the colonies -- a letter and a reply Labor must establish own state power to prevent capitalist crises and wars, by Joseph Hansen Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey European Trotskyists in 6-day conference (continued from page 1) 6,500 auto workers strike Kelsey-Hayes Detroit plant (continued from page 1) Loyal -- to whom? (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- C.I.O. leads anti-Jim Crow fight, by Charles Jackson DeGaulle acts after Allied recognition to dissolve workers' militias in France (continued from page 1) Leaders of the Russian Revolution (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky How the French workers armed for the struggle Pioneer Paragraphs: How Trotsky's ideas first reached American workers (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Bolshevism -- 1944 War and democracy Workers' Forum -- between two thieves -- S.I.U. seamen win on bonus -- something rotten -- workers' poll -- Stalinist line Monopolies exploit means of both life and death State governments seek to entrench open shop International Notes Roosevelt back-tracks on his "trust-busting" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 46. NOV. 11, 1944 (Page 1) Stalinists hurl new slanders at revolutionists, by Art Preis Leading the ball 17 trade unions protest denial of pardon to the 18 Beggars at the gate (cartoon) Stilwell's recall exposes American imperialist aim to dominate China -- Washington demands control over Chinese armed forces -- government lifts censorship on rottenness of the Chiang Kai-shek dictatorial regime, by Li Fu-Jen Mass Jim-Crow "mutiny" trail convicts fifty Negro sailors, by R. Chester $65 fines for fraternization The story of Domodossola -- what the papers didn't tell French Stalinists retreat on issue of armed militias Mexican government launches violent anti-labor offensive Railroad labor bureaucrats side-track union convention, by James Montgomery (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller Branches speed up pamphlet sales, by the Campaign Manager Navy convicts 50 Negro sailors of "mutiny" in trial (continued from page 1) SWP celebrates anniversary of October 1917 revolution Scoreboard "Military" Army Wright lectures at school forum (Page 3) Perspectives of revolutionary situation in France, by Frank Laurence New times -- old slander (cartoon) Railway union leaders side-track convention (continued from page 1) Stalinists hurl slander at Fourth International (continued from page 1) Mexican authorities launch fierce anti-labor offensive (continued from page 1) French Stalinists retreat of issue of armed militias (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Labor commemorates the 48th anniversary of the death of the Haymarket martyrs, by Ruth Johnson Honeymoon over Scene at Haymarket meeting (photo) Diego Rivera joins with the Stalinist assassin Siqueiros Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Why labor must begin building its own political party now Pioneer Paragraphs: Internationalist program inspired Trotskyist cadres (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- prose and poetry, by Charles Jackson Gen. Stilwell's recall exposes Wall Street's imperialist aim to subjugate Chinese people The masses Chiang Kai-shek fears (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Just a Negro Soldier, submitted by Bill Horton 10 Years Ago in The Militant Churchill's plan for Germany (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Stalin and Iran The wage-freeze "Freedom of the air" Workers' Forum -- hiring hall in danger -- socialist unity How Allies have treated some fascist big-shots A glimpse into future under capitalist rule International Notes Nazis leave GM plants "ready for business" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 47 NOV. 18, 1944 (Page 1) CRDC opens Christmas fund drive to aid 18 Education in our "democracy" Two ends of the same chain (cartoon) Big Business spurs open shop drive -- state anti-labor laws strike new blows at union security -- anti-union amendments adopted in Florida and Arkansas in California Poll, by R. Bell Overflow meeting for Jackson talk on Negro struggle Why Chiang keeps blockade of Stalinist area in China, by Li Fu-Jen "Contemptible" The lessons for labor in the 1944 elections, by C. Thomas Norman Thomas brings libel suit against Daniel J. Tobin NMU officials aims to scuttle union hiring hall system, by F. J. Lang Canada Trotskyists map action program (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- close-up view of Stalinist skullduggery, by Joseph Keller Pamphlet sales reach 90 percent, by Campaign Manager NMU officials aim to scuttle union hiring hall system (continued from page 1) Branches celebrate October 1917 revolution anniversary Scoreboard Trotskyist action program is mapped at Canada meeting (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Thomas files suit for libel against Daniel J. Tobin (continued from page 1) (Page 3) Spanish Trotskyists commemorate anniversary of the "Red October" Roosevelt's coolies (cartoon) American Trotskyism -- a record of struggle, by F. J. Lang The lessons for labor in the 1944 elections (continued from page 1) Big Business speeds open shop offensive (continued from page 1) Pioneer Paragraphs: Trotskyists sounded alarm when Hitler rose to power (Page 4) What the October 1917 Revolution signifies for the workers today, by E. R. Frank Trotsky addressing soldiers' Soviet (photo) The Negro Struggle -- lessons of November 7th, by Charles Jackson (Page 5) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Chiang Kai-Shek's enmity to agrarian reforms explains his blockade of former "Red" areas (continued from page 1) Chinese 8th Army soldiers (photos) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Who really won Traitors to labor Stalin's speech Workers' Forum -- Stalin and Lenin -- Rumanian Jewry CIO economists predict a huge decline in wages International Notes GM's "post-war security fund" for coupon clippers The mouthings of a new capitalist "Miracle Man" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 48. NOV. 25, 1944 (Page 1) SWP expansion program mapped by convention, by Art Preis Italian masses celebrate 1917 Russian Revolution Attempt to disarm Belgian workers meets powerful mass resistance -- people pour into streets; defy ban on demonstrations -- Stalinists and Social-Democrats exposed as sole internal props of capitalist regime, by William F. Warde Convention greeting to our 12 imprisoned comrades Roosevelt's henchmen prepare to knife union wage demands, by C. Thomas Paris censorship Nazis shoot, hang peace marchers The uprising in Warsaw, by Paul Stevens Labor leaders endorse CRDC Christmas appeal (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- hats off to union musicians! by Joseph Keller Trial pamphlet sales campaign near goal, by the Campaign Manager Latest issue of FR features articles on Soviet Union Roosevelt's henchmen prepare to knife union wage demands (continued from page 1) "Militant" Army Scoreboard Seeks pardon The new "friends" of the Soviet Union (Page 3) How to win the struggle for Negro equality Tentacles of oppression (cartoon) Negro sailors get harsh sentences (Page 4) Kremlin's role in the crushing of the Great Warsaw insurrection (continued from page 1) Workers formed backbone of uprising in Warsaw SWP convention initiates big program for party expansion (continued from page 1) (Page 5) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Belgian workers resist Allied puppet regime in militant demonstrations to maintain arms (continued from page 1) Belgian resistance fighter Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Freedom -- for whom? Pioneer Paragraphs: Trotskyists sounded alarm against the rise of Hitler 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Fraternization Military training Cartels Workers' Forum -- wage differentials -- white collar workers How corporations resort to strike provocations International notes Leading bankers involved in tax-evasion scheme A "progressive victory" and its first fruits ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 49. DEC. 2, 1944 (Page 1) CIO convention reflects policy of bureaucrats, by Joseph Keller Belgian police fire on demonstrators in Brussels, kill 4, by Ralph Graham Telephone girls get bosses' number (photo) WLB upholds wage freezing formula -- rejects main wage demands of CIO steel workers union -- board grants face-saving "fringe" demands in move to perpetuate Little Steel formula, by C. Thomas Pamphlet drive goes over quota of 10,000 copies, by Ruth Johnson Telephone operators conduct wide-spread militant strike, by Art Preis Unions respond to CRDC Christmas fund appeal Dayton telephone strikers maintain solid picket line, by R. Brown Party greets Natalia Trotsky Anti-conscription demonstrations shake Mackenzie King government in Canada (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- sides line up on "no-strike pledge," by Joseph Keller Pamphlet campaign goes over top Stop collective begging (cartoon) Tennessee lynch mob murders young Negro Paid off Uruguay police raid class on socialism Final scoreboard "Militant" Army New York forum schedules talks (Page 3) Insurgent Greek workers refuse to surrender weapons to reaction, by Paul Stevens An unpalatable dish (cartoon) Two kinds of socialists, by Jack O-Connell Stalinist proposals produce tighter controls over seamen, by F. J. Lang Phone strikers assail "Gestapo" conditions (continued from page 1) Dayton telephone strikers maintain solid picket line (continued from page 1) Inflation in Greece (photo) Detroit women phone pickets display spirit of militancy, by E. Logan SWP greets Antoinette Konikow on her 75th birthday (Page 4) China crisis deepens; Chiang reshuffles Cabinet under pressure from Washington, by Li Fu-Jen His masters' voice (cartoon) WLB rejects main wage demands of CIO steel workers (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey CIO rank and file gets no voice at convention (continued from page 1) "Comradeship" Release of British Trotskyists hailed by SPW convention (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- viewing the SWP convention, by Charles Jackson Belgium puppet government launches campaign of provocation and slander against workers (continue from page 1) Solidarity with Trotskyists in Europe voiced by SWP convention Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Romans shout "down with capitalists!" $5,000 offered for information in Tresca murder Pioneer Paragraphs: Trotsky expounded Marxist attitude toward terrorism 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: SWP convention Politics of betrayal Jim Crow verdict Workers' Forum -- Stalinists meeting Roosevelt's demagogy about "60 million jobs" International Notes Stalin protests Lenin pamphlet The myth of high wages during Second World War International monopolies prepare for the "peace" ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 50. DEC. 9, 1944 (Page 1) Big complaints, no action marks [sic] AFL convention, by Art Preis "Faith-healers" Junior makes good (cartoon) Allied-backed puppet government provokes civil warfare in Greece -- unarmed demonstrators shot down by Papandreou's police -- general strike leads to violent clashes between workers and British armed forces, by Joseph Hansen Martin Dies plans labor spy agency Bureaucrats shield Roosevelt in "wage stabilization" fraud, by Harvey Brown Allies thrust monarchy to fore in Italian crisis, by Roy Lewis CRDC Christmas appeal gets splendid response Littell testimony bares scandal in Justice Dept., by Wells Thurber SWP program of expansion UAW officials plot to hide wage fiasco, by R. Bell (Page 2) Trade Union Notes -- CIO bureaucracy and the Stalinists, by Joseph Keller SWP plans big expansion drive (continued from page 1) First return on fund Littell bares scandal in Justice Department "Militant" Army Wage freeze is topic at forum (Page 3) Pierlot offers Belgian bases in exchange for Churchill's aid in suppressing masses, by Paul Abbott Props of Belgian counter-revolution (cartoon) A tribute to one who dies young Allies shove monarchy to fore in latest Italian political crisis (continued from page 1) Auto union leaders conspire to hide WLB wage rejection (continued from page 1) (Page 4) Roosevelt's new Cabinet member fortifies Wall Street control over foreign policy, by Joseph Hansen Two of a kind (photo) Union tops shield Roosevelt in wage freezing fraud (continued from page 1) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey AFL leaders complain plenty, oppose action (continued from page 1) Child labor increase Labor's fight against low standard of living, by C. Thomas 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- plenty of grievances, by Charles Jackson Allied powers' puppet regime in Greece provokes civil war by its move to disarm the masses (continued from page 1) Allied commander and Greek puppet (photo) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Pioneer Paragraphs: The lesson of Minneapolis Teamsters strikes of 1934 (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: A year of Teheran Wall Street's choice Two conventions Workers' Forum -- telephone operator strikes back -- demands release of Trotskyists -- policies decisive -- Trotsky is author -- bosses profit from worker's inventions British cocoa monopoly and the "four freedoms" Hidden price rises due to sale of shoddy goods International Notes Academic liberty under the capitalist system ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 51. DEC. 16, 1944 (Page 1) Union contributions swell Christmas fund to aid imprisoned twelve PAC "victory" garden (cartoon) Anti union terror, open-shop laws threaten workers Allies turn guns on Greek masses -- British-provoked civil war rages throughout Greece -- Churchill bares reactionary Allied aims; demands suppression of European revolt, by Joseph Hansen Spurious munition "shortage" used as labor-baiting pretext, by R. Bell "No shortages" Hypocrites Hands off Europe Roosevelt's farce trial of American fascists blows up Roosevelt turns State Department keys over to direct agents of Wall Street, by Art Preis (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller SWP opens $18,000 fund drive in big party expansion program, by Rose Karsner, campaign director Scoreboard British-provoked civil war rages throughout Greece (continued from page 1) "Military" Army "Labor Party" is forum topic Pioneer Notes Advocates of forced labor claim munitions "shortage" (continued from page 1) (Page 3) Business moguls explode myth of 60 million jobs -- Roosevelt promise of full employment under "free enterprise" system is gigantic hoax, by C. Thomas Demonstration in Athens (photo) Liberals conceal Roosevelt guilt in Greek civil war, by Paul Abbott British Tories backed bloody Metaxas regime, by Joseph Hansen Canadians struggle against King's conscription betrayal, by Alexander Wall Street handed keys to U.S. State Department (continued from page 1) (Page 4) WLB decision, called "great victory" by Murray, gives steel workers only crumbs, by R. Wilson Steel barons howl for higher prices after wage ruling Belgian workers denounce puppet regime (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Canadian News Letter Packard workers fight KKK anti Negro action, by John Saunders Stalin regime and Germany (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- tasks of the Negro veterans, by Charles Jackson "Changing the guard" (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky PM "deplores" Roosevelt choice of new State Department heads, by Art Preis Murray blames WLB scapegoat in order to shield Roosevelt, by Mike Bradic Pioneer Paragraphs: "Bolshevism is the union of the word and the deed" 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Bitter fruit Churchill's puppets Military training Workers' Forum -- steel wage decision -- jobs -- cut backs -- G. I. Joe -- false propaganda Rent hogs lobby seeks to smash OPA controls How biggest capitalists swallow smaller bosses International Notes Two more big business nominees of Roosevelt ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 52. DEC. 23, 1944 (Page 1) CIO ranks back Montgomery Ward strikers -- auto workers join picket lines to support fight against nation's No. 1 open-shopper, by John Saunders Hunger and black markets provoke Rome food riots Secret diplomacy (cartoon) CRDC groups spur aid for imprisoned 12 Churchill admits imperialist deals -- tells how Allies agreed at Teheran to carve Europe -- slaughter in Greece previews "peace" plan, by Joseph Hansen Secret diplomacy, an Editorial Roosevelt's new draft decree tightens job freeze shackles, by R. Bell Tresca meeting National Negro organization protests Jim-Crow court-martial of 50 sailors (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller SWP expansion fund drive gets good response from membership, by Rose Karsner, campaign director Scoreboard Greek slaughter is preview of imperialist "peace" plans (continued from page 1) Protest demonstrations "Militant" Army Pioneer Notes Report on SWP local activity (Page 3) "Liberation" movement of Europe and Trotskyist tasks in the coming revolutionary struggle for socialism, by E.R. Frank Treachery of Stalinists in the Greek civil war, by Wells Thurber (Page 4) Stalinist finks lend aid to open-shop offensive by attacking ward drive, by Art Preis CIO ranks back Detroit strike at Ward stores (continued from page 1) Anti-conscription demonstration (cartoon) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Lessons of Bass group defeat in rubber local, by Joseph Andrews Union group organizes for Youngstown steel election, by R. Wilson Allies promise "free" unions (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- a Negro Terry O'Day, by Charles Jackson British Labor Party conference, by Paul Abbott Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Roosevelt's new draft decree tightens job freeze shackles (continued from page 1) War guilt Pioneer Paragraphs: The effects of modern war on economy and the people 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Bill of rights Partition of Germany Food Workers' Forum -- Cannon's book -- Tee Davis -- steel case -- Negroes last Some character witnesses for Roosevelt appointees NAM launches campaign for "free enterprise" International Notes Two forces Unions assail anti-labor munitions shortage hoax ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 53. DEC. 30, 1944 (Page 1) CIO unionists aid strike against open-shop Avery as ward walkout spreads -- Stalinist finks condemn ward strikers; government spokesmen hem and haw as Sewell Avery defies War Labor Board "deadline," by Art Preis Strike vote taken by long distance phone operators Out in the cold (cartoon) Roosevelt tosses Atlantic Charter into waste basket -- "like Ten Commandments, it may never be achieved," by Joseph Hansen CRDC Christmas fund drive goes beyond half-way mark Out of their own mouths Eden reveals Stalinist agreement at Caserta, by Wells Thurber UAW rank and file caucus organizes campaign against no-strike pledge, by Jerry Kirk (Page 2) Trade Union Notes, by Joseph Keller SWP members and friends back $18,000 party expansion fund, by Rose Karsner, Campaign Director Scoreboard Better look into this Incite terror in Mexico City "Militant" Army Pioneer Notes Trotskyism lives (Page 3) British markets now exploited by Wall Street -- American colossus replaces Great Britain; becomes leading power in course of war, by Joseph Hansen Churchill's new front (photo) Workers' Bookshelf Stettinius swears in Wall Street nominees, by William F. Warde Zionism topic at N. Y. forum (Page 4) UAW officials conspire to hide WLB rejection in Chrysler wage case, by C. Thomas Picket line at Ward's in Detroit (photo) Shop Talks on Socialism, by V. Grey Belgian workers form committees to run factories CIO unionists support strike of Montgomery Ward workers (continued from page 1) IWW general defense committee aids Minneapolis labor prisoners Stalinist betrayal revealed by Eden (continued from page 1) Stalinists attack Cuban union (Page 5) The Negro Struggle -- free the fifty, by Charles Jackson Hillman peddles PAC in London, by R. Bell The Medicine Man (cartoon) Diary of a Steel Worker, by Theodore Kovalesky Who said housing shortage? Pioneer Paragraphs: Lenin: "The most hated and most loved man on Earth" 10 Years Ago in The Militant (Page 6) Join us in fighting for: Ward strike State Department Full employment Workers' Forum -- Official Jim Crow -- jobs for veterans -- the 100 neediest -- Navy court-martial -- pope's message Merchants of death face trial "next year" Retail butchers describe gouging in black market International Notes Congress protects juicy racket in war contracts <<<<>>>>