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CLAUDS L. ALMA..
CHARLOTTE, N. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY, 2, 1941
ALL HAIL, 1941
1940 into the discard has gone. It was a good year, taking
it all in all. Of course many of us had our sorrows, trials and
tribuations, which is a matter of course. The AverageCitizen has
fared well; the Business Man has tasted of prosperity; the workers
have been more than blessed; employment has cut the number oi
unemployed down to some extent, with “prospect of further cur
tailment along the line of “relief,” which is as it should be. Char
lotte especially has been favored the past year and starts 1941 off
with a feeling of security as to business, and an outlook for
greater things. Our business men are capable, our civic leaders
progressive, and the morale of our citizenship as a whole is above
*>ar So, as the Journal sees it, there is nothing to fear, even if the
Old World is at way, for we have faith in the downfal lof Hitlers
dream of World Empire.
America may be forced into war, which we hope it will not,
but it will be a war of defense on our own shores and in our own
territory. Every aid should be given England, for when the British
Empire falls America will be the next victim. Mussolini’s forces are
wavering; England is gaining ground in its fight in foreign
dominions; and the war waxes warmer. Brittain needs ships—
planes—America must furnish them. America must work every
plant, every hour, EVERY DAY, if necessary, to supply these
needs, and American workers will, as they always have, go hand
in hand, especially the forces of the A. F. of L., an organization
of loyal Americans working for and with America.
To Clarence Kuester, and our local Chamber of Commerce, are
due tribute for an untiring effort to build Charlotte, and to co
operate wi the workers for the better things in life.
So, a Happy New Year To All, and the OLD MAN of The
Journal will strive to serve another year, adding one more link
to the 67 in the unbroken chain.
GREEK BOOKLET ISSUED
“Greece Today,” an historical educational booklet, issued in
December, by the Greek Orthodox Community, Charlotte, N. C., is
on our desk. It is, to quote, its introductory page “An All Talking
Picture of a Historical Type, Showing Authentic Scenes from the
Renaissance of Greece.” The Greek Orthodox Community is offi
cered as follows: James Paschal, president; Thomas Calavaris,
Vice-President; Louis Pappas, secretary; George Panos, treasurer.
Some way, some how, when one considers the fight the Greeks
are putting up against Mussolini, fighting with and for the British;
gaining every vantage point and holding steadfast to the history
of Ancient Greece, from whence came our art, literature, etc.,
America iB proud of its Greek population.
Allied Printing
Trades To Meet
Here Jan. 25*26
Woodruff Randolph, of Indianapo
lis, secretary-treasurer of the Inter
national Allied Printing Trades coun
cil, will be the principal speaker at a
special midwinter meeting of members
of the various crafts- in the printing
industry from the Southeast in gen
eral and the two Carolines in partic
ular in Charlotte during the last week
end in January.
This meeting will be held under
sponsorship of the Charlotte Allied
Printing Trades Council, of which
Clifford G. Hannon is president, but
several states will be largely repre
sented in attendance, which will prob
ably exceed 800, with January 2a and
26 fixed as the convention dates. Se
lection of the hotel in which the ses
sions will be held has not yet been
for Tho Journal
100 Colleges Pull
Out Of National
Youth Movement
NEW BRUNSWICK, N. J.. Doe.
31.—The National Student Federation
of America, representing atwut 100
colleges in the nation, pulled out of
the American Youth Congress yester
&y an 87-24 vote, the federation, one
of the founders of the congress in
1934, withdrew as an affiliate In a res
olution which declared the congress
“is not fulfilling its avowed aims of
representing all American youth.
The text of the resolution conclud
ed: .
“Whereas, it is apparent it cannot
regain its youthfulness, we regret
fully withdrew.”
PATRONIZE THOSE
WHO ADVERTISE IN
THE JOURNAL
BEST WISHES FOR A PROSPEROUS 1941
McEWEN FUNERAL HOMES
MATTHEWS, N. C. MONROE, N. C.
Charlotte Office
507 E. Trad. St. Phone 3*3870
AIR AMBULANCE SERVICE
FOR SERVICE
Courteous and Prompt
REMEMBER THE
SELWYN CUT RATE DRUG STORE
DISTINCTIVE FOUNTAIN SERVICE
125 W. TRADE ST.
Prescriptions Filled By Registered Pharmacists
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WHEN YOU NEED MONEY
See Us
CITIZENS SAVINGS AND LOAN CO.
114 E. 4th St
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HAPPY NEW YEAR
PYRAMID CHEVROLET COMPANY
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SALES
SERVICE
531 EAST TRADE ST.
PHONE 2-3191
SEASON’S GREETINGS
WEARN LUMBER CO.
1420 S. Mint St. Phone 3-7575
“A Friend Of Labor”
HAPPY NEW YEAR
HOMER LUCAS GROCERY
“HOUSE OF FOOD
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES
FRESH MEATS, FRUITS AND VEGETABLES DAILY
WE DELIVER PHONE 9666
3000 WILKINSON BLVD.
Open 24 Honrs a Day
We Never Close
BEST WISHES FOR A PROSPEROUS 1941
Acme Plumbing & Heating Co.
CONTRACTORS
Phone 6183
127 E. 5th St.
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
SEASON’S GREETINGS
Hobbs-Peabody Construction Co.
Incorporated
GENERAL CONTRACTORS •
HIGHWAY BRIDGES AND FOUNDATION
, CHARLOTTE, N. C.
PATRONIZE JOURNAL ADVERTISERS
BEST WISHES FOR A PROSPEROUS 1941
JOHN CROSLAND CO.
builders and developers
Charlotte, N. C.
Season's Greetings
SAXON’S, INC.
1406 W. Morehead St.
Cigarette Machines
“Save Saxon Coupons”
They Are Valuable
Write for Catalog.
.. -in u~n i'i'i
GREETINGS TO LABOR
T.J.ORR
SURVEYOR
116 W. 3rd St.
Charlotte, N. C. I
Season’s Greetings from
J. T. Beaty Machine
Company
GENERAL REPAIRING
Specializing in Repairs and
Repairing Cotton Gin
Machinery
1001 N. Church St. Dial 2-0142
Charlotte, N. C.
Happy New Tear
Charlotte Pump
and Supply Co.
404 S. Brevard St. Phone 9288
Charlotte N. C.
FACING THE FACTS
With Philip Paul
Lat’ii polish up the old crystal ball agate and m what gives for 1M1.
. Wa aaa loag lines af workers trooping into mills and factories all
aver the land, with many aaw plants being built and many new homes. We
■ee the Unas ad unemployed at Job agencies dwindling rapidly. We see ate
million man and women getting new jobs in private industry. We see pay
envelopes growing slowlv bat steadily stouter, what with the greater de
ll?*4 foriSbol I» «hort. we see, during 1941 at least, a retun
of prosperity for the great suss of workers.
, We also see a peaceful yeu ahead in American industry. There will be
_f*wer •trl,k*a- .The leaders of the American Federation of Labor
wiU bo working in ehme harmony with the leaders of industry and Govern
ment te a united effort to atop up production and avoid interruptions of work.
We see the ranks of the American Federation of Labor growing more
numerous and ever stronger as the unorganised workers of our country learn
to appreciate the benefits of trade unionism. We see a healthy growth te the
^*..Allw?cy Federation of Labor in national affairs through
jMislatiou and through increased representation on Governmental agendas.
™ anxious to grind labor down defeated on
every front as the logic of labor's program gains wider public acceptance
„ A TURNING JOINT IN THE WAR
But as wo swing the crystal ball around and bring the Old World into
?****• 9l*ti**o thjjj* and threatens. The wu te Europe will go on with
£Xto^£*th7'o2££ ** wlth bo*b" *Dd *xp,OBioM- 11 u «m
Hw* Gr**t bravely holding out against the blitxkrieg and
dealing out more sad more punishment to her totalitarian aggressors. We
see her te sole command of the Mediterranean and driving Nasi Germany
ddnliMu? dtole of central Europe.. We see great fleets
frtte^rilJtel aST-STS?1* la_5 8tow,y ■tre*m fro» America to Great
fni ikmuiratj * **r **w power new courage to keep up the good fight
i. U Point in the war. And it is turning
*£tet te “ 3&TL”" dictatorships. We see a turning
StodictoL™.thA^ lJ?l,,0r*,5 opprf“*d P*0"1* now enslaved to
the dictators. And. yes, we see daylight ahead.
.. F,r*nPO **.*■• **r>****rn 01,4 of thirst for peace and wishful thinking,
Jj? ** "d Mussolini and Stalin and all the cruel
thinn they stand for are on the wav out.
_tUmrl* c“ w* *«• »«t the sparks of war now falling danger
ously chrne to our own shore* will subside and leave the United States of
brinr^^tod JjJP rVi:.r*f.U»r*tion- W* "** * mi*hty of defense
"*** r*c*fd *P**d to guard our coastline. And we see the
shafts of hate, venom and aggression which aeemed to be heading our wav
from Europe, falling spent into the Atlantic and being quickly extinguished
PEACE IS WONDERFUL P^'
, t*^*f*f back home again, we cast oar prophetic eye on the
mtity.W*r movement and find an increasing movement “ward
the CIO. “ ineviUk,.e disintegration of forces within
?ir»Vi „ *..tr*?4 hmong many disillusioned organisations te the
Federation*of*Lsbor SrirnZte^h" Fder,tion ,°f.Ubor- We see the Ameriran
eoerauon of Labor welcoaung home more of its errant organisations.
im {** **}? happening through the compulsion of events and the pres
sure of tho nation s needs. Division and disunity in labor cannot exist indefi
w3S7«lSrjS!3s^ "* *'• *•
prolong this war are the coterie of disloyal. Communistic
^‘ClOand the .elfish ambitious individual whireliraont^irsupm^
2:,* ‘!£SXrr. sr KT*- •* ci°
terna?;rSu^?”ft*^er°,i.,,,na*WeCe^ fdSlyWO,,"i0“ “
tec SWeUhSSl!,,ie,,tert»r*Jtir*iP,etjre,it,,e I*mr *head ,ook* most promts
ing. we hope the picture develops during the coming months as we see it
through our crystal ball and we wish .11 of you a Haw New “,?!
WWWWI
Seasons Greetings
FROM A FRIEND
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SEASON’S GREETINGS FROM
B. W. ROBERTS
CONTRACTOR
218 Latta Arcade Charlotte, N. C.
SWINSON FOOD PRODUCTS
Manufacturers of
“S & P”
Peanut Products and Candies
604 So. Church St. Charlotte, N. C.
Season’s Greetings
Bost Building
Equipment Co.
Screen Manufacturer —
Weatherstrips — Rubber Tiles
914 East 4th Street
Charlotte, N. C.
Season’s Greetings
J.L.COE
CONTRACTOR
126 Altondale Ave.
Charlotte, N. C.
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Season’s Greetings
Elder’s Food Store
Fresh Meats and Vegetables
2101 Rosxells Ferry Road
Phone 9844
Season’s Greetings
Frank J. Whitehurst
Arkansas Fuel Oil Company
2335 Thrift Road
Phone 3-4918
Season’s Greetings
P AND M CAFE
Peter G. Pappas
501 West Trade St.
Steaks — Chops — Seafood
BEST WISHES TO LABOR
FORA
PROSPEROUS 1941
Tony Hartmann’s
Meat Market
1432 W. Morehead St.
Dial 3-3400
Labor’s Patronage Appreciated
Best Wishes for