Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-20
CROXTON IS NAMED
TOASS|ST CLIFFORD
Most of Advisers for New Un-
employment Chief Also
Chosen by Hoover.
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distress and developing adequate meth
DDS in the administration of relief"
The statement, made in the name
Of William j. Ellis of New Jersey, presi-
dent Of the association, said:
I'm undertaking this task the asso-
citation is fully aware OF the heavy re-
sponsibilities which rest upon local
public relief officials and appropriating
authorities during this year of un-
precedented demands on Charitable and
welfare agencies. The need next Win
ter may be greater than ever because
Of the exhaustion of individual re-
sources in the families of the unem-
ployed.
Available evidence indicates that
last year approximately three-fourths
Of the reported expenditures for family
relief were made by public agencies.
Additional relief funds will be required
from both public and private sources.
Although relief must come first because
Of the urgency of the situation, ex-
tensive plans should be made and car
ried out for the rehabilitation and re-
training OF those who are unable TO
find employment in the work to which
they have been accustomed.
American tradition has always
placed the major responsibility for the
RELIEF OF distress upon the local COM
munity. The association believes this
responsibility should be maintained
There are some communities, however,
where financial conditions are so acute
that 1t may be impossible to provide
sufficient funds. They present in this
field the same general conditions which
have made State equalization funds for
education necessary in many States. To
determine where these communities are
and the extent of the need is the pri-
mary responsibility Of the States.
States Have Agencies.
Fortunately most States have State
departments of public welfare or public
charities whose aid can be enlisted in
determining the extent Of need and the
adequacy Of local resources. In prac-
tically all States the State welfare
department has no funds for general
outdoor relief, though some departments
provide State aid to localities for moth
ers' pension laws or administer such
laws themselves. Many Of the depart
n1ents already have a large amount of
information and are actively endeavor-
ing to assist the local communities in
the development Of their resources and
of adequate methoas Of administration.
To prevent the serious suffering of chill
dren during the coming Winter, some
outside assistance for certain COM
munities may be necessary"
The Presidents new Relief Commit
tee will be given hundreds Of relief
suggestions received In recent weeks
by the White House and the Emergency
Committee Among them will be one
by Carl williams, Farm Board member,
who recommended that Community
Chest organizations purchase from the
board some of its surplus wheat and
distribute It to the needy in the form
of bread.
1.-The Community Chests" Mr.. VII
liam explained, will raise their money
for relief purposes and they viii spend
It, Here Is a chance for them to take
advantage of low cost means OF &C
complishing relief among the poor.
They can buy the wheat direct from
the Grain Sterilization Corporation al
a low cost. The wheat can be milled
at low cost, and the -four baked by
local bakers at little expense. The
Community Chests viii be able to dts
tribute the bread among those In need.
Chamber TO Have Report.
A committee from the United States
Chamber Of Commerce also will have
report ON the subject of unennploy-
ment relief ready for the President by
September /. 1t Is under the chair
manship Of Henry Hartman of Boston
and has been working for weeks.
Guaranteed employment for a given
number of workers for a specified time
is being considered by the Chamber
committee and a committee appointed
by the National Electric Light Associa-
ton.
A definite move for the adoption OF
such a policy toward labor is gaining
momentum among industrial leaders
throughout the country, especially in
the field Of public utilities, which have
been described as depression proof"
Announcing the clifford appointment
the President said the task Of assisting
the deserving lis one which viii again
appeal to the generosity and humanity
Of our whole people. 1t Is task which
our Nation viii perform, for in no peo-
pie Is there developed a higher sense
Of local responsibility and of RESPONSE
bility Of every man to his neighbor."
The President has maintained posi-
ton throughout the discussion of I'M
employment that the primary RESPONSE
bility for relief lies with the State
county and community, and the Federal
Government should act only in an adj
vtsory capacity.
With this policy in view he has re-
peatedly refused to convene Congress
in extra session, although urged fire.
quently TO do so, by Gov Ptnchot OF
Pennsylvania, groups and Congressman
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