Verhovayak Lapja, 1943. július-december (26. évfolyam, 26-53. szám)
1943-09-30 / 40. szám
rug* * Verhovayák Lapja September 30, 1943 A VISIT TO THE NATION’S CAPITOL A Business Man In Washington ■= By STEPHEN HUZIANYI —— A medium-sized manufacturing plant in wartime has to cope wUh unnumbered problems growing out of the welter of regulations, rules and limitations arising from the national emergency. In ordinary times, of course, the procedure for, say, the purchase of raw material, its manufacture and assembly, are fairly simple. Today the business man is faced with such things as priorities, limitation and allocation orders, preference ratings, regulations and documents, applications for relief, appeals, and so forth. These priorities and allocations, necessarily imposed upon our economy, are in force to assure production of vital goods getting first call on materials, skilled labor, transportation and other necessities. Any product not strictly in the category of “vital goods” is usually so far down on a list of priority ratings that its manufacture is practically impossible. Only a thorough knowledge of the machinery of priorities and judicious arguments for such a products, implemented by this knowledge, can save a company’s investments in certain peacetime products. I am concerned with these restrictions upon private goods since my company, like nearly every business concern of its size, has primary material or fabricated goods on hand which, at one time ot another, was one of its peace-time products but which now is subjected to the regulations prohibiting its use in any form or shape, other than abeying the regulations. A typical regulation prescribes that an applicant must, if the item is made from one or several critically important metals, sell the material to an authorized dealer as scrap in order to divert it into channels ol war production, or one can sell it to the designated government agency at the government salvage price — which is above the scrap price figure. As an added difficulty, if a person should refuse to sell at the pi ices stipulated by the War Production Board program, he stands the chance of having the material requisitioned and the question of compensation decided at a later date, in accordance with the terms of the legislation which established the power of requisitioning. In my capacity as Supervisor of Priorities for a typical 100% war plant, Sinko Tool and Manufacturing Company, I have come up against government conservation orders and found a •««* *. quantity of fabricated materials, of one particular “civilian” item, ready for final assembly, existing (to use government terminology) as “idle and excessive inventory.” Because its assembly was prohibited, this inventory was reported as such to the WPB’s recovery program. In our case, though, raw material not needed was voluntarily sold to the government through negotiation. But component parts fur this one particular item were with-held by us and I endeavored twice and unsuccessfully, for months past, to negotiate an authorization through the WPB authorities in Washington. Several months went by. A government agency, responsible for the recovery of materials, wrote that they wanted a letter expressing our willingness to dispose of the fabricated items at the sail age figure. We were just about ready to do that, but 1 thought otherwise. I immediately went to see Mr. Szantay (Daniel Szantay, President and General Manager) to discuss the feasibility of putting another, final effort in appealing again to the government in Washington — but this time through the local authorities with whom I had made contact already. With the astute judgement and experience of Mr. Szantay at my disposal, I went over our dealings with the government agencies in detail. STABILITY PROGRESS Careful, conservative and sound Investments assure the STABILITY of Verhovay’s furds and securities, thereby giving full confidence to members and prospective members. Verhovay’s encouragement and promotion oi social movements within and among its branches is in keeping with the spirit of true FRATERNAL ISM. With its assets making sizable gains yeai after year and its membership increasing by leaps and bounds. Verhovay sees before itself a definite future which spells PROGRESS. SOCIABILITY rather than frowned upon Is regarded as essential to the well-being of Ver hovay life and activities. SOCIABILITY FRATERNALISM • VERHOVAY FRATERNAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION 345 FOURTH AVE. PITTSBURGH, PA. “This item, Mr. Szantay,” I said, "has caused us almost more trouble than what it is worth. Yet, since there is a big inventory tied up and, furthermore, because the recovery program agency is getting kind of insistent that we sell these parts in inventory to them at the government salvage price, I made two appeals direct to Washington, both of which were denied. Now, because a profitable dispensation of these fabricated parts is important and, again, because there are deadly lull periods between purely government contracts, where production of the plant slows down in the assembly line, at the completion of one order and the inception of the next, I went to the Regional Appeals Section of the War Production Board here in the city and presented our case in detail. Why, I went there at least a dozen times. The acting regional appeals director, George Bills, saw things in my iight and agreed to present and recommend our case through his cfiice direct to the Appeals Board in Washington.” “Well, how’s chances of having it put through,” queried the genial Mr. Szantay. “The Chicago boys suggested that I go to Washington to expedite the matter,” said I. “It’s all right with me if you go, Steve,” he said. “Any time you’re ready, just let me know.” I pondered over the matter and consulted several times again with the regional offices of the WPB, with a view to getting things into final shape between the Chicago office and the Washington ofdcals. I was strongly urged to go to the capital. But I waited a while, until it was definitely ascertained when our case would be up before the Appeals Board. Then, one day, I got word from the Chicago office of the WPB. I went to the office of Mr, John H. Deer, Assistant General Manager, Mr. Szantay’s right hand man. I made mention of the matter to him. “Do you think we can get an approval?” asked Mr. Deer. “There’s nothing like trying,” I said. “Our appeal is being sent through the local office of the Regional Appeals. In fact, Mr. Szantay approved my trip some weeks ago.” The assistant general manager sat back in his chair and surveyed the situation with the precise and comprehensive thought of a highly competent industrial engineer — as well as with the understanding and appreciation for human values that he has evidenced in his dealing with the entire personnel of Sinko Tool and Manufacturing Company. “When is the next train leaving for Washington?” * * * (Next issue Continued) LET TRUTH BE UNCONFINED •+ CHICAGO BRANCH 503 It is easier to go six miles to hear a sermon, than to spend one quarter of an hour in meditating on it when you come home. —PHILIP HENRY As this is being written the Verhovay Convention is ir progress. It is hoped that the representatives of the younger generatiion, and especially the talented young men among them, will rise, to meet any demands or questions put their way. It is to them that the eyes of the youth will be trained; in these represantatives was reposed a great duty — and it is hoped that they have carried it out to the best of their abilties. * * * Recently we had a letter from Pvt. Joseph Hodits (A.S.N. 16147473), who writes from Camp Whitside, Kansas. He was in a hospital, but insists that it is nothing serious. Writes he further: “I spent much of my time traveling. And in these travels I picked up a little poem in Abilene, Kansas: “The wonderful love of a beautiful maid, And the love of a staunch true man. The love of a baby unafraid Have existed since time began; But the greatest love — The Love of Love, Even greater than that of a mother Is the tender, passionate, infinite love Of one drunken bum for another.” i “I have many more poems such as this, but it would take hours to write.” Well, anyway, Joe, we hope you will take the time to write ns another poem soon — and where it hails from. FRANK BROGLEY VERHOVAY DIRECTOR PROMOTED AGAIN! It seems to become a habit with Mr. Brogley! We are happy to report that Mr. Frank Brogley, well known and beloved director of the V. F. I. A., has been put in charge of all Juvenile Cases as newly appointed Probation Officer of the Juvenile Court of Younstown, O. This promotion does not mean a change in his rank as police sergeant, but it means a (welcome!).j change in his salary, since a probation officer in his capacity receives the salary of a captain. And so, the Juvenile Court of Youngstown, O., has entrusted Mr. Brogley with the care of all the probation cases under its jurisdiction. It has done so because it knew the young people will find in Mr. Brogley not just a probation-officer, but a “big brother” as well, who will be able to lead them to a new life. We congratulate Director Brogley on his appointment and wish him all the success in the world. May the many young people entrusted to his care find in his deep understanding of their problems, and in his outstanding character, the guidance they need. THE SCRIBE OF KŐSZEG Wednesday, September 15, 1943. T he institution of insurance is the most extensive cooperative movement devised by man. BRANCH 361 Cleveland, Ohio The Verhovay Ladies’ Branch will hold their next monthly meeting Sunday, Oct. 3, at 2:30 P. M., at the Verhovay Home on Buckeye Hoad. From now on the monthly meetings will be held on the first Sunday of each month instead of on Mondays, until further notice. We would like to have as many members attend this meeting, as possible; for we have a very important speaker who will explain the necessity of blood donors. It is also important we have a good showing of members attending this meeting, for we will discuss and plan the various activities which will be held this coming winter. Fraternally, MRS. LOUIS VASSY, Sec. 12511 Benwood Ave.
