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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-04-16
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SterS had been sentenced to the
electric chair-victims of a vi
cious frame-up and a still more
vicious bosses system that il
grinding under foot both white
and colored workers. The letter
continues:
Begs Mother to Save Him.
DO all you can to save me from
being put to death for nothing.
Neither, do what you can to save
your son.
I'VE did not get fair trial. and
you try 10 have it moved some
where else if we get a new trial.
Do you all try to come down here
and try to get me a new trial, or !
will be put to death ON July 10.
81 am in Jail for something
did not do. You know that it
hurt me to my heart. l will be
moved to Kilby Prison.
Goodbye and good luck.
"HEYWoOD.
April s, Scottsboro, Ala"
Parents Poor--Bitterly Exploited.
Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Wright
/ whose two sons, Andy and Ro
Wright, one II and the other l
years old, are being held with tn
other seven, live in West Chatta
nooga, on the banks of the Tennes
see. Clean but very por, working
class homes.
Mr.. Patterson works in a steel mi
on the stagger plan, three days
week. He used to make $28 a wee
in the good days." but with tn
stagger plan wages were cut and no
for three days work he gets
measly 81 for a family of eight. Fe,
low steel workers in the plant mao
a collection and raised $l0.36 for til
defense of the nine youths.
Andy Started Work at Age of 10.
Andy and Roy Wright lost the
father seven years ago. Andy starte
to work when he was only 10 yea
old to help support the family. +
helped in groceries and up to la
year had been working as a true
driver. Every day the boss told hi
to come back-perhaps he would g.
his job. Day after day for a who
year Andy hung around busine
places until he saw it was no use.
He could no longer stand being
burden to his mother, who makes
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For full political and social RICH
and self-determination for Negroes
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-04-16
NY. STATE LEGISLATURE
TURNS DOWN 100000
JOBLESS: SAYS STAkVE
Finds Excuses to Do Nothing While Jobless In
crease 1000 Week
Must Answer by Greater Efforts at Organi
zation; Demonstrate May l

NEW YORK.-Governor Roosevelt who has shed many
about the unemployed and emphasized the necessity
doing something for the 100000 obess the state of New
York. has vetoed all help for the unemployed The fake bill
introduced by the republican floor leader which would have
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-04-16
kASSAY APPEALS
FOR . NEGRO D0TS
Ills On Workers to
Mobilize to Stop
7 coal Lvnch'ng

Paul Kassay. Hungarian worker.
who himself is being framed By the
ruling class of this country on a fake
charge of sabotaging work on a US.
Navy Zeppelin, has issued an appeal
to the working class to smash the
murderous frame-up and planned
legal lynching of nine Negro young
sters by the Alabama bosses and
their courts. Kassay's appeal de-
clares:
Just as the workers of Ohio
have rallied behind the defense of
Roy Mahoney, Negro worker who
was facing criminal syndicalist
charge and secured his release:
just as they are now ralIying SO
militantly behind my defense, so
must you on a nationwide scale
rally behind the defense of the
nine young Negro workers in Ala
bama and prevent their being
burnt in the electric chair.
Only through the unity of the
workers will the lives of these Ne
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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-04-16

Ypermitted voluntary" unem-
ployment insurance-that is,
insurance provided by the
bosses at their own discretion
has been vetoed. That this
was fake relief and insurance is clear.
But even this was too much for
Roosevelt, who pretends to be a lib
eral" and progressive" and he vetoed
it on the grounds that ''it would be
inconsistent now to provide for one
form of unemployment insurance and
thus discriminate against other pro-
posals which have had much greater
public consideration,
This is an excuse for doing moth
ing. Reports in New York City show
that unemployment is increasing at
the rate of 1000 per week. The bill
in the state legislature would not help
the millions now unemployed, but
the attitude of Roosevelt and his ex-
cuseS show the workers what they
may expect from a bosses govern
ment in New York, Roosevelt adds
that the State Federation of Labor
was opposed to the bill, because, fol-
lowing the line of William Green, the
State Federation of Labor is opposed
to all forms of unemployment relief
and insurance.
More Struggle.
This must be answered by greater
organizational effort in building up
the Unemployed Branches and Coun-
ellis, and by more energy in the work
to compel the state and federal gov
ernments to enact the Workers I'm
employment Insurance Bill.
Roosevelt signed a bill to make it
penal offense to carry any en-
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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-04-16
Negro Boy, Writes Mother from
Jail, Begging Fight for Life
worried to Think That Your Poor Son
Going to Die for Nothing" -Families of
Boys All Poor-Welcome LID Aid
BY HELEN MARCY.
"My Dearest Sweet Mother and Father:

This is to let you know of present life and worried
to think that your poor is going TO die for nothing
These poignant lines contained in letter sent to his
mother in Chattanooga from 1earod Haywood Patterson
from the Scotboo Jail after he and Negro young
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For full political and social rights
and self-determination for Negroes.
Against imperialist war,
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1881
The Family Holiday

The traditions of Thanksgiving Day from { ;ts earliest beginnings make it peculiarly lime of family reunions. Back in simpler < times large parties of the sons and daughters and grandchildren used to gather at the old home It was not uncommon for twenty or more people to sit around the old family table for glorious dinner of old-fashloned cookery. The women folks toiled for this occasion with hearty interest and they felt high degree of pride in turning out an ap- petizing meal in which turkey or other fowl formed the pieee-de-resistance. If you came from the South roast ham or young pig might also be served with the bird.
 Those old feasts were merry times. Where are they today3 Not many modern women have the courage to attempt them. So we see many of them resorting to hotels and restaurants for the customary repasts. The Thanksgiving dinner of today, If cooked at home, is a far simpler affair than it used to be. Perhaps that is for the best interest of our digestive tracts which were apt to suffer for days from an over-indui- gence in good things
 In former years the sons and daughters usually settled down near home where they could easily return for such an event. Today they are scattered over the whole earth. In large families no general reunion IS possible Modem life has brought many new pleas ures and advantages, but we miss something in the absence of these old gatherings. May hap this year with its common bond of sym pathy will bring more relatives together- some for economy's sake, others to aid Tn chsering up the old folks.
 Thanksgiving can be happy day and us- ualiy is in most homes So far as possible. and even at the expense of time and trouble people should go back to the old homes tor the renewal of the old ties. The family automobile helps many to make the jour- ne5. And it should not be merely day of feasting The purpose of the day should not be forgotten. It should not be without its thoughts of gratitude to the power that has blessed our lives. And it should not forget those whose lives are not so fortunate. especially in these troubled days.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
Federal Home-Loan Banks

It is probably safe to say that more people are interested in the Presidents plan for national home mortgage banking system than have been interested in the National. Credit Corporation. The latter concerns mostly business men: the former concerns the great masses who have owned, now own or hope to own their homes.
 Economic conditions these last two years have fallen with special weight on the own CTS of mortgaged homes. and on the banks holding such mortgages. Real estate in gen. eral has been somewhat diseredited during this period, in spite of the fact that 1t is the biggest and soundest class of property. the chief source of wealth and taxes and the best natural basis of credit. It has been discredit- ed because it was frozen" and it was frozen merely because we had not developed financial system to care for 1t as other forms of property have been cared for.
 Under the proposed plan bankers can use mortgages as collateral for credit at federal home-loan banks. just as they have been able to use bonds and other choice collateral for loans at Federal Reserve banks. Thus the whole credit system can be loosened up, mill lions of threatened home-owne can be helped. millions of others may be encouraged to buy or build homes. and there may be great new wave of construction, profitable for everybody,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

than Sz00. 000. GOO year for new eon- stfurtion alone. nearly six times the average yearly investment for that purpose since the war. In the second place. even if we were willing and able now to do such an extrava- gant thing. it would give us an over-supply of naval craft all nearly the same age and. therefore. all becoming obsolete at nearly the same time. Spreading construction out keeps the program going longer. but at the same time makes it possible to adopt modern equipment and styles as they come along. After all. it seems bit more patriotic to be sensible and businesslike in such matter than to be rash and extravagant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
The Next Floor Leader

Satisfied that control of the House IS safely in their hands democrats are discussing these days the perplexing question of the next floor leader. position which calls for combination of diplomacy and parlla- mentary knowledge plus ability to lead. The position is now held by representative from Connecticut - John Q. Tilson of New Ha- ven. Inasmueh as the republican party will lose control of the House when it convenes in December democrats are now trying to ap- portion such positions as the above with the intent of satisfying all factions and all sections of the nation. If they can do this the party will be off to good start in congressional session that bids fair to make history.
 There is no scarcity of candidates for the position of floor leader. Representative John J. OiConnor, veteran Tammany congress man, has been declared the logical choice. Of course. on point of service Representa- tive Henry T. Rainey of Illinois might be entitled to the office. He ranks next to Repre- sentative Jack" Garner of Texas in this re- speet. Mir Garner will be unanimously made Speaker if the democrats organize. And speaking of Mr Rainey it might not be amiss to state that he probably will win the support of Representative Augustine Loner- gan of Hartford if he seeks the floor leader ship.
 The other democratic representative from this state. William L. Tierney of Greenwich. has been solicited by the various candidates for the floor leadership but is noneommital on his choice. We wouldn't be surprised to find him supporting the O'Connor eandi- dacy as he has practieed law with the latter in New York city and is well acquainted with him. The votes of northern represen- tatives will undoubtedly >o to a northern man. inasmuch as the splakership and the majority of the important committee chair manships go to southern congressman due to their long and uninterrupted service in the House.
 hs we see it the real contest will probably come between Representative OConnor and Representative John MeDuffie of Alabama, democratic whip in the last Congress We think that a wise distribution of congress ional honors would be to name Representa- tive O O'Connor or some strong northern demo- crar to the floor leadership. Perhaps the boom for Representative John W. MeCor- mack of Dorchester. Mass. will meet with some response. He is one of the older dem- ocrstc representatives from the North and will be without committee ehairmanship in the coming session. At all events let the choice be happy one from all angles.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
DeAated "Dates"

Co-eds at the University of Missouri thought things over, talked them over. and then announced that they were going to restrict themselves to Scent soda fountain bill when having dates with college men. That may be a misprint; Scent sodas and sundaes aren't very common yet. But the principle remains the same. The young women realize that the standard of spending must be deflated little. and volunteer to take their cuts eheerfully.
 Their example naturally preeipitated con- centration on the problem in other universi- ties. At Ohio State. where perhaps soda fountain prices are higher than in Missouri. the co-eds agreed to limit themselves to IS cents worth of eats and drinks when out with boy friends At Northwestern in Illinois the young women have a different slant on the situation. They. too, are will ing to cooperate. but it is their best judg- ment that the boys wouldn't like such an economy rule" They're. afraid masculine pride would be hurt.
 If these economics are taken sp seriously outside college walls we may find old fashioned fudge making in the home kitchen coming into favor again. along with pop corn and the munehng of rosy apples. Would this be lowering the standard of lv ing! There are people who would regard it as restoring better standard than has pre- vailed recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

It will be interesting to note the effect of the depression upon our municipal golf course when it opens next year. According to the park officials the opening is scheduled for July, lo32 Whether or not business conditions will be on the mend by that time remains an unknown quantity. But there should be no lack of interest in the game from the standpoint of expense: Municipal courses are reasonable in their charges. Usually there is fixed rate for nine holes with a lower rate for 8 or more if played. Caddy fees are low There is no clubhouse expense such as members of golf clubs must pay. The expense of locker and shower where such are available is comparatively small. They will not be available when the Waterbury course opens. We believe that Waterbury's course will more than pay its way when once established.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
The Greatest Inventions

The death of Thomas A. Edison leads to discussion as to which one of the worlds great inventions and inventors could be said to have accomplished the most for the hu- man race. When it comes to the practical inventions which directly promote human welfare. the names of many great thinkers and investigators stand out on pinnaces of fame. Many of the great inventions are not the work of any one man, but various ones have collaborated.
 The invention of the steam engine prob- ably accomplished as much for the race as any other single thing. It substituted eco- nomical production in factories with ma chimes. for toilsome and costly hand work. Many different ones contributed to this great advance. Here Alexander, back in the first century of the Christian era. first utilized the force of steam as motive power Back in l543 Spaniard, Blasco de Garay. pro- dueed steamboat. George Stephenson. an English inventor is considered to have been the founder of railways. His Rocket To- comotive won the first prize in 1929, and led to the opening of the first regularly op- erated railroad. The invention of the steam engine and the railroad locomotive brought sections and countries closely together. and started modern industrial development.
 The electric telegraph perhaps did as much as any invention to spread knowledge and promote progress. since it permitted in formation of events to be transmitted in- simultaneously all over the world. Various scientists contributed to this discovery. and Dr Samuel Morse of New York invented the telegraph system that is the basis of most modern land systems.
 Mir Edison's inventions did not revolu- tonize human life quite as much as the steam engine and the telegraph But taken altogether. it would be hard to find any that added more to human comfort.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

It is becoming more and more evident that Waterburys parking problems are as unsolved to-day as they were five years and more ago when Commissioner Dunphy of the old safety board was wrestling with them. The general public may have no- ticed that East Main street from Maple to Cherry street will be restricted area here tofore. The number of school children using the crosswalks in and around this vi- einity necessitated such move. There are two high schools and two grammar schools nearby with thousands attending. They must be protected at all costs Central park ing sites are at premium to-day. but the few we have could stand more patronage than they get
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25
NEA Service Writer


 Washington-This story is di- rected at the popular theory that all the really attractive night lights are in New York.
 The night lights of Washington seem to your correspondent much better display to brag about than a mere hodgepodge of commercial electric signs. No end of engineer ing talent is utilized in figuring out the best ways to Illuminate such items of local pride as the capitol, the Washington monument and the Lincoln memorial.
 Take the monument. The full 555 feet of the great shaft. for the first time, now stand white at night. Until few days ago it's tapered peak shone out in the hours of darkness under two gret search lights aimed from the Navy build ing and the bureau of engraving and printing. Tn window on each side, just below the apex. burned a red light which warned aviators and stood high above the city as the capitals heavenmost beacon. 
 Now, besides these. five food lights blaze up on each Of the four sides from the very base. The re- .fiectors are of hammered glass and in each set are three 1500-watt lights and two of 1000 watts. The refiectors are focused on the monu- ment Is 'spilled" rather than di- rect. The diameters of the largest refiectors are about two feet. The great capitol dome also is visible every night from all parts of Washington. Seventy-eight thou sand watts from S4 fioodlights and eight searchlights. located on the roof and surrounding ground play upon it. The fioodlights are all turned off at midnight, but four | searchlights remain to light the statue on top and thus signal the aviators. One of our most famous lights, of course, is the one that burns atop the rome whenever con gress holds q night session and goes off when the members qiut. 1 In direct line with the capitol and the intervening monument Is the Lincoln memorial. with the great refiecting pool at its feet. The structure is It's own illumination outside except for street lights. bu, electricity shines on the 20-foo' statue and through cloudy ceiling glass to make the mural inscription readable.
 Behind the memorial is the new memorial bridge. not completed bu destined to dazzle between dusi and dawn. M
 Drive on through Potomac parl tofard Haines Point, and lool across the dicer at the red anc white beasons of the airport. Per haps no American city sees al many red, gren and white light! scooting overhead at night, for thi: is a center of military, naval ant commercial passenger aviation.
 A hundred arcs spear down oi the water from the highway bridge Also across the river are the awe some flames of the dump, lighting up the sky with weird effulgence visible many miles away.
 Follow a thousand arc light along the speedway and looi around you from the point. At th' mouth of the Anacostia river arr lthe army and navy flying fields with high radio towers o red-cluste lights, code beasons. hoodiight
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

Interest in the naming of successor to the late Carleton E. Hoadley of New Haven,
 referee in bankruptcy for New Haven and Litchheld counties is apt to drop if the off cials of the United States District court should decide to split the territory over which the late Mir Hoadley had jurisdiction into two It has been proposed that two ref erees be named. one to take care of all cases in New Haven county. while the other would operate in Litehheld county. A bet ter and more even distribution would be to place Waterbury and few Naugatuek val ley towns in the second section. while New Haven and the rest of the county would comprise the first This would be simply the fifth congressional district with its own referee in bankruptcy. However. there may be considerable opposition to this move. The late Mir HoadIsy was democrat and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-25

There is no denying the fact that atheism is increasing. - Dr. J. A..
 Leas, Holy Trinity Church. Chica- go. It's all together different in the ring than in the gym. - Benny Leonard. ex-lightweight champion.
 attempting q "comeback." I hold 1t is fundamental that every man Is entitled to work and provide for himself and his family:
 --Congressma David J. Lewis of
 Maryland. In Russia the citizen seems to be more nearly contented than in any other. But l don't want to live
 there. = Ray Long, editor ana
 writer.
 Nobody loves the officer who en' | forces the law and keeps the peace
 ---ffederal Judge Bourquin. Tren'
 'on' N J. ! see no reason why any good democrat could not make win. ] r'nY rece next year. ,- Governor