davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-02-26
Mid-Western Org-Agitprop
Conference
BY BURCK

Party unit in a small town and a Party unit in
large city. The Party unit in small city
(where usually there is but one unit actually
plans, prepares and leads the struggles of the
workers and conducts work on its own initiative
even though this work is only of an elementary
nature. The unit in large city like Chicago
Detroit or Cleveland, however functions solely
as working group that carries out the instruc-
tons in most cases of the District Committee
In either Of the cases the Unit Buro may not
function; however in the small city the geog-
raphic isolation from the District puts before
the unit the problem of developing its own mi
tiatiye and activity within their territories.
Mt The Unit Buro.
The task OF developing the initiative Of the
lower unit revolves around the establishment of
unit buros and the Qualification of the role of
the Unit Bno. In most of our districts the con-
ception prevails that the unit buro is a sub
committee of the unit that prepares the agenda
for the unit meeting on the basis of all too
detailed org letters and instructions from the
District Committee.
The Conference established that the Unit Buro
is a leading Party committee in the same sense
as the Section Committee or the District Com
nittee, that the Unit Buro is elected every six
months and composed of the best comrades in
the unit. The Unit Buro subdivides its tasks on
a departmental basis and selects the unit func-
tionaries to be in charge of the various phases
of activity. The Unit Buro meets weekly, plans
the activities of the unit for the given week
and assigns tasks to all unit members for the
week
The Unit Buro draws up a plan of work for
the unit, outlining the tasks of the unit in the
given territory or factory. The Unit Buro makes
decisions that are binding on the members of
the unit. The functioning Unit Buro carrying
out concrete plan of work in its given ter
ritory or the factory under proper and correct
guidance of the Section Committee, is the key
to the development of the initiative and effec-
tive work of the basic units of the Party (The
problems of departments of the Party Commit
tees, Plans of Work, Org Letters and methods
of leadership will be taken up in separate
articles)
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-02-26
QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS

Queston--Is it true that an automobile fac
tory is in course of erection in the Soviet Union;
If so, please inform me If this auto factory is
owned and operated by the Ford Motor Co. or
by the State?-L. O., West Virginia.
At present large plant is operated In Moscow
called "AMO" While the Soviet Government
has made an agreement with the Ford Motor
Co., for which they have paid a large sum Of
money to the Ford Co. for technical assistance
In the construction Of the automobile plant, and
for the patents Of its automobile construction,
the Ford Motor Co. is acting merely as paid
engineering expert for the Soviet Union. The
plants are completely owned and controlled by
the Soviet Union.
No immediate plans arc being made for the
construction Of another auto plant near Mos
COW. However, two automobile assembling plants
are being built at present in Nizflni Novgorod,
which also have the technical assistance of the
Ford Motor Co, but are owned and controlled
by the Soviet Union.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-02-26

Of Great Importance
BIZ Jorge

Gun Girl and Pal Die in Chair!" screeches
great headlines across the front pages of New
York capitalist papers. The N. Y. Telegram
which, in relative modesty, nevertheless gave a
front page top play" with photo of the cleo
trocutie, could only find place on page 2, how
ever without any headline for the following:
william Withnal, 65 who had been unem-
ployed for several months committed suicide
today by gas at 1853 w. 2lst ST." ~
Two columns Of type and picture. concern
ing murder case of the remotest social signifi-
canoe Two lines OF type, hidden away as an
unimportant filler" to fit into chance space
between big stories or to leace out entirely II
there happened to be no such space-for q
worker IS years DID, who must have given at
least forty years of toll to capitalist society. and
Who still obedient to its ethics, accept its vers
dict Of death to WORKOUT slaves.
This sort of thing is deliberate on the part Of
the capitalist newspapers. 1t is consciously done
to cistort the social outlook Of the masses as to
what is important and what isn't. Another
brazen example of capitalist press propaganda
was given by the N Y Times on Feb. g. Right
in the middle of the front page it gave the
following:
1.-TWO Soviet Engineers Deprived of Food
Moscow. Orders That No One Employ Them
for Six Months" ess--s
The above headline was in big black capitalist
letters, and-as noted-right in the middle OF
the front page. But it was also in the middle
of 100000 jobless wage workers of the United
States, and their families; in the middle of mass
starvation in the midst Of plenty; in the middle
of disease and death for the American working
class; in the middle of system where any en-
ployer or corporation may literally sentence
worker and his babies to death by discharge.
Yet the N. Y. Times pretended that all this
was not at all Important But that two men in
Moscow, their being deprived of food"-ah! that
was THE news, the news which should be i'm
pressed upon the minds of the masses.
The capitalist press, when at its worst Is vile
when at its dignified best is liar. When you
savvy that. workers, you will understand why.
under the class dictatorship of the workers such
poison is forbidden to pollute the minds Of the
masses, Hurrah for the GaypayooI
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-02-26

By Il. 3.
THE Org-Agitprop Conference OF the mid
western districts clarified whole series of
key problems and created a firmer basis for the
Improvement OF the Party organization as the
leader of the multiplying mass struggles. The
Conference confined its discussions to the inner
Party education, development of cadres new
members and literature, connecting however all
these problems with the day to-day activities Of
the Party
The discussion on the work of the basic unit,
the unit buro, departments of Party committees,
planned work and methods of leadership re-
Elected the fact that our District and Section
Committees are paying close and systematic at
tention to these problems and that considerable
improvements in the structure and work of the
Party are being achieved.
The discussions on Agitprop activities, however,
indicate that this vital activity is still in its
most elementary stage of development and SER
iously affects the successful carrying out of the
activities and campaigns of the Party.
Some Org Problems.
The conference established that our Party has
not carried into effect the Org Resolution of the
3rd Congress of the Comintern, the Resolution
on Bolsheyization of the G. I. Parties adopted
at the 4th Congress of the G. l., the resolutions
of the second Org Conference of the G. L held
in April, 1926. Further the Conference clearly
proved that the above resolutions are but little
known even to our leading Party Committees.
Consequently the present attempts to improve
the structure Of the Party in line with the needs
Of the growing mass activities does not pro-
coed on the basis of clear and uniform plan
provided by the Comintern.
Social democratic forms, practices and con-
ceptions are still present in the Party and par
ticularly express themselves in the lower units
and departments Of Party committees.
Basic Unit of the Party.
While the Conference established the role,
tasks, structure and methods of work of the
basic unit the discussion revealed whole series
of social democratic conceptions and practices
still in existence.
The discussion emphasized the discrepancy be-
tween the activity, initiative and influence of
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-02-26
Hosiery Strikers Are Militant
Despite Terror

in spite of the mass arrests and the strike
strikers of Philadelphia continue, their deter
mined struggle The very nlilitancy of the
workers, in spite Of the officials of the union,
turned the strike into bitter battle. The
union officials find themselves powerless in face
Of this growing desire to struggle on the part
Of the workers and are dragged along by the
course Of events. a
The Role Of the A. r. Of L.
The Full Fashioned Hosiery workers Union
(part Of the United Textile Workers. called the
strike not with the aim Of establishing better
conditions for the workers but to stabilize" the
industry, in fact ito abolish all strikes in the
future" The A. F. of L. union actually became
a tool in the hands Of the hosiery manufacturers
in their own competitive struggle.
While the workers of the non-union shops were
called out on strike, the workers in the union
shops remained working.
In the union shops the workers work on two
machines. in the non-union shops they are
striking for the single machine system.
1t is clear that the present wave Of wage cuts
can only be stopped, the conditions can only BE-
improved through . general strike in the in
dustry.
The officials claim this would be against the
lawl However, it is not against the law for
the manufacturers to break the agreement The
basic reason is the fear and the desire of the
officials to avoid all possible struggle. Their
main aim in the present strike, in their own
words is ITO establish the principle Of arbdtra-
tiou IN labor strusgles."i The hosiery workers
haw M - erpostmttv ta laasn the, mssn,ns
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-02-26
Support the Children's
Magazine
BY VALENTINE v. KoNIN.

EROM the time our children are old enough to
start physically independent existence. they
are sold, body and SOUL to the enemies of our
class. don't know how many mothers realize
that when they take their child to school for
the first time they are creating the first gap
between the sympathies of working-cla pa
rents and their child. From that moment on,
every possibility is utilized for moulding the child
into an efficient and obedient supporter of the
boss in his exploitation of the working masses.
Every means every minute, every force is at the
disposal of the bosses. The schools are their
mouthpiece The text books are cut and changed
to suit their orders. The teachers are their
robots. They are told what to say, or else they
are asked to get out. The magazines and books
that the children are given to read are crammed
with vicious militaristic propaganda. Their
after-school organizations, boy scouts, girl guides
ETC.. are remarkably efficient training schools
for cannon fodder In the coming imperialiSt
clashes. School and home radios broadcast talks
ON patriotism, and SANDER all critics of existing
society. Movies flash distorted faces of colonial
or working class villains, and forty the role of
Yankee marine butchering the native for his
attempt at freedom And what does the work
ing class have to offer that can resist the pressure
Of such powerful propaganda?
Our Children's Magazine will be the first chal-
lenge to the poison of capitalist propaganda. 1t
will be magazine for working-clas children,
written from the viewpoint of working class
fighters In interest, it will not only compete
with, but will surpass the stale literature of
bosses opium on which children are fed 1t will
catch and hold the child's interest by stories.
pictures, puzzles, sports and other features. 1t
will make hig2 conscious of the fact that he is a
part of the exploited class of our society. 1t
will be the first important step towards eman-
cipating the minds of working class children
from the clutch of capitalist theology. 1t will
be the foundation for the militancy of the COM
ing generation Of workers. Working class pa
rents! Working-class childrenl Support the
Children's Magazne
Write and send contributions to Young Pho
neers, P. o. Box %, New York City.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-02-26

of arbitration. At this very moment while the
officials Of the F.F.H.W.U. advocate arbitration,
two thousand carpet weavers are on strike
against an arbitration decision OF IA per cent
wage cut
Strike Breaking Police.
Sensing the danger of the militancy of the
workers the police issued an order against pick
citing. ''This is no time to strike" declared Mr.
Schofield, director of public safety.
Those who now dare to strike for better con-
ditions are declared by the police to be ''in-
sane" Wholesale arrests therefore take place.
not only Of textile strikers but also of needle
trades workers now on strike.
The city administration is following an open
policy Of not only stopping all struggle in the
present period of unemployment, but actually
uses the unemployed to lower the standards Of
living Of all workers. Unemployed are sent to
work on city jobs and jobs provided by private
individuals and firms, but are being paid from
the funds collected by the Lloyd Relief Com
Only Noise.
The union officials raised much noise about
the strike breaking order Of the police. They
Immediately went into conference with politi-
clans and sent delegation to Governor Pinchot.
The ruling class, especially the clever demagoguc
Pinchot sensed the growing militancy of the
workers, whom the union officials will be un-
able to control and made a gesture by withdraw
ing the state troopers and "criticizng' Schofield
It Is clear. the victory Of the workers did not
come through the legalistic measures taken by
the union officials, but through the very strug-
Ga and aaa11Nee Of tho wcrkers themselves.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1931-02-26

Organize Unemployed Councils!
Every Mining Camp, Steel
and Textile Town, Every
Large and Small Indus
trial Center Should Be
Honeycombed With
Il. Jobless Councils ;s'S
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-17

ans insight. Shed rather be your wife than the greatest artist in the world" she added, torturing herself willfully. "There aren't any words to express how Chummy loves you
 "And there aren't any words to tell how love you, Judy" said the young man in a broken voice.
 The girl sat as if frozen to the seat.
 And you love mel know you do," he went on.
 q don't-I don't!"
 Look at me, Judy, and tell me you don't"
 She tried to look at him. Every nerve in her body was quivering. There was so little space between them. He was so near. She knew that she loved him. She had loved him ever since that first night of their meeting. She knew what love was now; and she could have noth- ing to live on but dream.
 She tried not to look, but he drew her eyes. Her whole soul seemed to go out of her, and her heart seemed to come up in her throat, so that she nearly choked. 'there were tears streaming down her face.
 Alan laid his hand on hers for a second. She tried to move away but she could not. She just sat there, with the great tragic passion in her eyes.
 "Judy!" murmured Alan. "Judy, Can,f stand flip
 You must stand it." Her lips formed the words, but the voice sounded like someone else's. "It's fate"
 Ut may be fate, but it's damna- ble-and it's wrong!"
 "It's not wrong. Chummy loved you all those years. You know she did. You're all the world to her. You can't go back on her."
 I'm not going to; but I love you and you love me, and-I'm glad I've said it." The young voice was reckless. "And I want to hear you say it."
 "I'll never do that" said Judy fiercely. You belong to Chummy. You've nothing to do with me-"
 "You foolish Judy, you have said 1t. You're saying 1t now. You're saying, Allan, love you. love you, I love you! You're say ing it all the time." With a wild effort she got up.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-17
Gala Seven Act Stage Show at Warner Bros Strand Closing
 Engagement Tonight

Performances this afternoon and evening mark the final presenta- tions of the splendid seven act stage show now at Warner Broth CTS Strand theater. Here is a pro gram that can be missed only with regret. Every one of the brilliant acts on this bill is Broadway headline attraction. The bill in cludes Ada Gordon and company in "The Alimony Club. The Gaits brothers, Celebrity Impersona- tors, Rubino Sisters, "Acrobatic Marvels" Mel Kee, "The Black Face Prince of Walls as master of cere- monies, Leon Dupre & Co., ''Western Femininity' Tucker, Smith and Sibley "3 of the Best People" and Cunningham & Clem- ents with the O'Connor twins and Flo Duane in "A Musical Holiday
 On the talking screen Reckless Living, a peach of talker with Mae Clark of Waterloo Bridge fame and Norman Foster with Ricardo Cortez, is featured. The stage presentation is at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. Make a note about this and visit the Strand tonight for real professional in-the-fiesh en- tertainment that has Broadway written all over it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-17

T hate you!" She clenched her hands in rage of helpless fury. "I'll never, never speak to you again!'
 Steyne rose, too. He took her arm and drew her into the gath ering darkness.
 Judy" he said, and now his voice was infinitely tender and humble so that 1t wooed the very heart out of her breast. Judy. don't be angry with me. I couldn't help it. I'm going to do what you think the right thing. Don't say you'll never speak to me again. We won't meet often, we can't I couldn't bear 1t; but just some times, when it gets too hard, oh, Judy, don't deny me sight of you, the sound of your dear voice! l love yorf a thousand times more for your loyalty to Chummy. I'm willing to admit that I aught to marry her" Here he broke off, unable to find further words.
 "In time," said Judy, fighting her tears, but outwardly thorny and irreconcilable, you'll forget all about me. You only think you want me because you can't have me. All men are alike"
 So she spoke out of her rather pitiful knowledge of life, to try to patch up her own broken heart.
 "It isn't true, Judy; I shall never forget. I know 1t won't always be as bad as this. I'm not fool. But I shall never, never forget"
 Judy said nothing. They paced on for a few moments. The dark ness grew. A sadness caused by Alan's words descended on them.
 "It won't always be as bad as this"
 There was no comfort in the thought. It would be almost better to believe that this agony would last to the very end.
 They turned and walked slowly out of the park. Judy boarded her bus. Steyne walked southward to- ward. his rooms.
 There followed two days of comparative idleness for Judy. She went shopping both mornings, and took Chummy out to lunch on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-17
Two More Days for FrOlic
 At the Palace Theater

Only two more days remain in which to see the Waterbury Demo- crat Frolic, which features the first half bill this week at the Fox-Poli Palace theater.
 This all-Waterbury revue, with it's elaborate and talented cast of 100 local boys and girls, was direct ed by Victor Hyde, the celebrated Broadway director, and is declared to be one of the finest and most en- tertaining stage shows ever wit messed in this city.
 In addition to the stage. show, the feature picture attraction on display Is "The Sporting Chance" a sparkling comedy-drama of the race tracks, and of jockey who made good. William Collier, Jr, James Hall, and Claudia Dell, are the stars in this offering.
 The Frolic. however, is the out standing feature of this first half bill. It is replete with dazzling production ensembles with a pretty chorus of "A Waterbury girls. Smashing specialties, presented by some of the most talented perfor- mers in the city, aid in making this show the most talked Of event in the city in years.
 There are colorful costumes for the spectacular Spanish number, filashy black and while ensembles
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-17
LAST sHOWINGS TO-DAY OF
 "DIRIGIBLE" AND THE MAD PARADE AT NEW GARDEN

Drama, action, romance and comedy are combined in even ball. ance in "Dirigible," the Columbia air spectacle which opened two day engagement at the New Gar den yesterday. The picture has the stellar services of Jack Holt and Ralph Graves, the outstanding buddy" team of the movies, and was directed by Frank Capra. Lovely Fay Wray appears in the leading feminine role. Filled with stirring air action, "Dirigible" rises to a smashing climax in the res- cue at the South Pole of a strand ed aviator by the crew of a giant dirigible. The picture Is based on an original story by Commander Frank Wilber Wead, U. s. N, re- tired.
 The companion feature is Par amounts sensational production, "The Mad Parade" Written and enacted by women who laid aside their filmy gowns to answer a clar- ion-call of patriotism - and who found glory a Bold Brick. A story that strips the glory mask form war with Evelyn Brent, Irene Rich, Louise Fazenda. Lilyan Tashman. Fritizi Ridgeway.
 The change of bill tomorrow brings Homicide Squad" with Leo Carrillo, Mary Brian and Noah Beery. Dedicated to the Police Force in their war against the Criminal, the Lawless, the Evil.
 The cofeature Is "Are You There. movietone musical farce with Beatrice Lillie and John Gar rick.
 Ladies attending today will re- ceive Pyroloid dresser ware and those woh are collecting the China dinner service can secure another piece by attending tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-11-17

The Page family had one recipe which had been handed down from generation to generation. Come to think of 1t though, 1t wasn't from the Page family, which was Eng fish in it's origins, but from the Lee family, Nancy Pages ancestors. The receipe was for a pumpkin pie which was rich, pleasantly spicy, smooth in flavor.
 Nancy's recipe called for pie crust made in the usual fashion calling for one cup pastry flour for four tablespoons shortening. one quarter teaspoon salt and four tablespoons, approximately, of ice cold water. A large pie plate will use almost all this pastry for an under crust, especially when 1t Is built up in the high rim to hold in the rich filling.
 For the filling use two cups stewed and strained pumpkins, Nancy used a good quality canned pumpkin. To this she added two cups sweet cream, rather heavy. She did not like to use whipping cream for that made 1t a little too rich, but she did want cream richer than that found on top of the milk bottle.