The Birmingham age-herald., 1921-10-10
IDLE CONFERENCE RETURNS ID WORK
 OF JOBLESS AID
SubcommitteeS to Report and Secretaries to Tell of Help Given-Cath-
 oIics to Aid
By Associated Press

Washington, october 9.--The na- tional conference on unemployment returns tomorrow to the task of whipping into shape a general pro- gramme of permanent measures de- signed to combat involuntary idle ness throughout the country and eff feet the return of the nations busi- ness and commerce to normal. Various subcommittee are sched- uled to meet tomorrow and the full conference is to reassemble Tues lay. While some of the committees have practically decided upon their recom- mendations for permanent measures, it Is the opinion of conference off cials that at least a week win be occupied in the study of the coun- try's economic problems before ae- ton is taken upon the complete pro- gramme.
 Will Hear Relief Given
 Upon reconvening the subcommit- tees are to receive a report from the tACCullN0 SCtNAAB aSN eAA the progress made toward relief of the unemployment under the emerg- ency measures adopted by the con- ference.
 The report, which was made pub lie tonight, said:
 "The predominant object of the conference was to recommend and organize measures to meet the emergency situation during the win ter. The preliminary recommenda- tions and organization plans have had the following response in the seven days since their issue:
 First: Mayors emergency com mittees have been created and are actively at work in 31 cities, oh the lines of the conference plan of ordination of effort of all sec tions of the community, with rore than score or other cities report ing that organization is in prog ress.
 Emergency Steps Taken
 Second: Conferences have been held during the past week by the lIOONCAf S'A'N members of the conference, with the heads of the great national indus tries including the railways, coa. and shipping from which have re- suited definite steps undertaking to meet the emergency in many prac- tical directions.
 Third: The active participation of the great national commercial and employers associations have been assured In definite organization Of their branches throughout the country to assist the mayors and to meet the situation generally.
 ''The United States Chamber of Commerce, the National Manufac- turers associations, various regional and state associations have actively entered into the problem of organiza- tion and provision of work for the unemployed and assistance to the state and municipal authorities.
 "Fourtha A number of cities have undertaken, steps for the immediate advancement of local public works and for definite advancement of con- struction work in the community. Steps organized in this direction eight cities.
 
 Fifth: An office has been set up and is at work in Washington under Col Arthur Woods, to continue the stimulation and coordination of national, state and municipal agen- cies under the general direction of the unemployment conference.
 Sixth: As the result of experience gained in organization throughout the country during the past week and of suggestions received from many quarters large amount of material is now available for fur ther development of emergency measures"
 Vital questions affecting the ndds- trial welfare of the nation will be up for consideration of the confer ence. Committees already Have shaped recommendations Involving readjust- ment of wages and prices. the open shop, repeal of the Adamson act. and a declaration in favor of rail- way funding bill. Other subjects to be studied by the committee include foreign trade, agriculture and the relation of credit to the country's economic structure.
 Catholics to Aid
 Announcement of a programme of cooperation with governors of states and mayors of cities in meeting the employment emergency wa. made to- night by the National Council of Catholic Men. Local organizations of the council throughout the country and societies affiliated with it. have been requested to help by forming committees in every diocese and