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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
ROOSEVELT
Signs Nineteen Bills Backed
By Union Labor

Albany, N. Y. (ILNS) - Gov.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, of New York,
concluded consideration of bills en-
acted by the state legislature of 1882
on April 9. He signed all of the bills
proposed and endorsed by the New
York State Federation of Labor ex-
cept two. These two provided for ad-
ditional separate specifications for
certain public work and were opposed
by the state department of public
works because of fault in the text
of the bills.
In addition to signing 10 of the
bills endorsed by the New York State
Federation, he also vetoed several
measures opposed by organized labor
which were passed in the legislature
without much consideration during
adjournment week.
The 19 labor bills signed by Gov
Roosevelt include measures prevent
ing the incorporation of counterfeit
labor unions; guaranteeing payment
of wages on all public work perform
ed by contract; providing a method to
assure payment of all wages by con-
tractors doing highway work in this
state; extending the protection of the
labor law to all excavation work in
connection with the construction or
demolition of buildings; providing
for a ten-hour workday on motor
trucks and motor busses operating
throughout the state; giving the
State Industrial Board power to
designate self-closing fire doors at
entrances to elevators or dumb-waiteT
hoistways; providing that no permit
for construction or other improve
ments shall be issued by local officials
unless the contractor or employer
gives satisfactory proof that they
have insured their employees with
workmen's compensation insurance;
providing additional compensation for
injured workers who may regain any
earning capacity; making all COM
pensation claims and awards lien
without limit on the entire assets OF
an insurance carrier or employer; au-
thorizing the industrial commissioner
to accept paid-up insurance policy
to cover the contingent liability of q
compensation law; amalgamating ir
one group improving amendments
made to the workmen's compensation
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22

tive work that the representatives
of the American people could do
at this particular time than the
passage of this law.
eve, the officers of labor national
committee for the modification of the
Volstead act, representing 48 state
federations of labor, 715 city central
labor unions, 10000 local labor un-
ions, all affiliated with the American
Federation of Labor, comprising mil
lions of wage earners, working in CO.
operation and harmony with other
friendly organizations, therefore ask
that you, as a member of congress,
affix your signature to this petition
to bring about such beneficial re.
suits"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
State Compensation Fund
Defeated in Massachusetts

The Massachusetts house of repre-
sentatives defeated the bill sponsored
by the State Federation of Labor
for state fund for industrial acci-
dents under the workmen's compen-
sation act. Representative Higgins,
of Boston, who led the fight for the
bill, said that under the administra-
ton of the present act many employ
ers were withdrawing and insuring
their own risks, making it more diff
ficult for injured employees to get as
sistance. Those opposing the meas
ure feared it would injure the private
insurance companies who now have
nearly a monopoly of the compensa
ton business.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
FLORIDA LABOR
FOR BEER

Jacksonville, Fla. (ILNS)-Meeting
here in annual convention, the Flor
ida Federation of Labor adopted a
resolution endorsing the stand of the
American Federation of Labor for the
legalization of 2.75 per cent beer.
Wendell C. Heaton, of West Palm
Beach, was reelected president, and
Tampa was chosen for the 1888 con-
vention.
A. o. Deweese, of Pensacola, was
reelected secretary and treasurer.
Five vice president were chosen. They
were G. H. Russell, editor and owner
of the Miami Labor News, Miami;
H. A. Mullins, of Pensacola; A. B.
Rountree, of Jacksonville, and w. E
Sullivan, of Tampa.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
NOT TOO LATE
For Union Label Campaign,
Says Manning

Washington, d. C. (ILNS)-It is
not too late to start in the big April
union label campaign, John j. Man
ming, secretary-treasurer of the union
label trades department, American
Federation of Labor, pointed out this
week. The campaign is being con-
Quoted throughout the nation under
the direction of the union label trades
department.
Success in any undertaking is ac-
complished by hard work." Mr.. Man
ming told International Labor News
Service. "Just sitting idly by waiting
for something to happen or waiting
for some one else to do something,
will never bring success.
What is true of one line of en-
deavor is equally true Of another. To
make a success of the April union
label campaign, every trade unionist
every local union, every central body
and every international union affl-
lated with the American Federation
of Labor must act together and spend
all union earned money for the prod
ucts and services of brother trades
unionists.
"There is great opportunity dur
ing the period of the campaign to ex-
plain to those outside of the move
ment that the purpose of the cam
paign is to maintain union standards
of living and wages. Many converts
to the cause of union labeled mer-
chandise and union services will be
made when the campaign is made
clear to them.
at is not too late to start the cam.
paign now Those who are not ac-
lively engaged in the campaign are
invited to start now The union labe
trades department is ready and will.
ing to do all possible to help all in
terested now or later. Free label lit
erature can be secured by writing tt
202 American Federation of Labo,
building, Washington, D. C.
deep appreciation is expressed *
those who are cooperating in the
campaign and doing all possible to re.
lieve unemployment among trades
unionists by means of their purchas
ing power"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Job Drive Now Pushing
Toward 100000 Mark
Half Way Point to Goal Passed i'm Eight Weeks-But
Work for Million Unemployed Will Not Be Found by
May More Than 1000 Communities Cooperate.

department of labor has been estab-
lished and the franking privilege ex-
tended to the campaign.
This week the question was raised
as to what proportion Of the jobs be-
ing found are permanent and which
are temporary. 1t was announced at
headquarters in the Hotel Biltmore
that no job is counted as job unless
it is for minimum of 80 days. 1t
was learned also that while there are
no accurate figures, a good estimate
as to percentages would be 35 per
cent permanent and 65 per cent tenn
porary. 1t also was stated that head
quarters has record of every job
found.
Labor Gives Valuable Help
The division of labor continues to
function actively and it was reported
that central labor bodies throughout
the country are contributing valuable
services, giving cooperation in hum
dreds of cities, but standing pat in
others where the campaign has been
turned from it's proper course and has
been seized upon by employers as
wage-cutting proposition.
In Plainfield, N. j., organized la
Dor is conducting War Against De-
preston campaign by itself, no other
organizations having expressed a will
ingness to cooperate. This is the
only case of it's kind on record.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Prevailing Wage Scales Paid
On U. S. Marine Hospital

The 100000 addition to the U. S.
Marine Hospital at Evansville, Ind.
will be constructed by local labor
paid the prevailing wage scales, ac-
cording to statement by Harry
Dynes, of the conciliation bureau of
the U. S. Department of Labor, after
a conference with representative of
the Evansville labor unions and the
construction company's superintend-
ent in charge of the work Prefer
ence will be given to married men
with families.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22

New York City (ILNS)-Over the
half million mark and on toward
100000, the War Against Depression
campaign is proceeding on it's way
toward the goal of a million jobs for
workers now unemployed.
The halfway mark was passed
eight weeks after the campaign
started, but it is expected the second
half of the battle will require much
less than that length of time.
However, the hope that the goal
could be reached by May / has been
abandoned. 1t is apparent that the
campaign for jobs is meeting sitter
resistance from employers than was
contemplated In part the continued
Generalization of the stock market
and the lack of any definite knowledge
as to the future tax rate and bonds
burden are blamed for this.
Labor Department Aids
More than 1000 communities have
engaged in the campaign, which is
sponsored by the American Legion
the American Federation of Labor,
the Association of National Advertis-
ers and the Legion Auxiliary. It's pro-
gram is described by the slogan,
United Action for Employment,
though the united action plan has
not been followed in all communities.
Cooperation with the United States
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22

Washington, d. C. (ILNS)-With
organized labor putting up a tremen-
dous fight against every proposal for
cutting the pay of federal employees,
advocates of federal pay reductions
pressed their campaign, which if
successful, is held certain to bring
on general wage-cutting drive
throughout the country.
Representative of the American
Federation of Labor continued their
canvass of members of congress,
pointing out that federal salary pay
slashes are bound to be disastrous at
this critical hour, and urging con-
gress to stand firm for the mainte-
nance of federal government wage
standards.
Members of the house economy
committee pushed their plans for di-
rect salary cuts, while President
Hoover insisted that congress adopt
his pay reduction plan of a five-day
week for per diem employees and a
one-month vacation without pay for
employees on an annual salary basis
Lab0r's Stand Reaffirmed
Following conference of trade un-
ion leaders, President William Green
of the American Federation of Labor,
reaffrmed in vigorous language the
uncompromising stand of the fedora
ton in opposition to reducing the pay
of federal employees, declaring that
this is not time for congress to launch
an unsound economic program and ap
pealing to congressman not to add to
the misery of the nation by imposing
pay cuts on government employees.
"The Representatives of millions OF
working men and women who met al
the headquarters of the American
Federation of Labor today repeated
with increased emphasis, their opposi-
tion to the imposition of wage reduc-
President Green said. ''They voiced
their unanimous protest against such
a proposal and directed that an ap-
peal be made to the friends of the
masses of the people in congress tc
defeat it.
Cuts to Bring Disaster
Reports received at the offices Of
the American Federation of Labor
from all sections of the country show
that labor is greatly alarmed over the
reported attempts of some members
of congress to force pay cuts upor
government employees. These work
ers know that if congress cuts
wages the last line of defense against
lower living standards for millions o1
working men and women will be
broken down. Our boasted American
standard of living will then be {
myth.
"Wage cutting action by congress
will serve as signal to private en-
ployers to do likewise. This, in turn
will result in intensified economic ane
social degradation in the industrial
sections Of the country where unem
ployment, hunger and misery now
acutely exist.
Congress Can Build Morale
e'This is no time for congress tC
launch upon an unsound economic
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
Fight to Bring Measure Before House is Pressed
No Other Piece of Legislation Would Bring Such Bene-
fetal Results O'Connor-Hull Bill Labor Declares

Washington, D. C. ILNS)-With
more than 120 signatures already OBJ
tanned to the petition to discharge the
house ways and means committee
from further consideration of the
O'Connor-Hull 2.75 per cent beer bill,
roll-call vote on the measure seems
assured. Discharge of the committee
will bring the bill before the house
for action
Despite tremendous opposition from
the "drys," no difficulty is expected
in securing the necessary 145 sigma
lures to the petition. Sentiment in
congress for modification of the Vol
stead act to legalize the manufacture
and sale of 2.75 per cent beer has
grown by leaps and bounds, spurred
by efforts of labor's national COM
mittee for modification of the Vol
stead act to bring a realization that
legalization of 2.75 per cent beer
would be the greatest single move
that could be made at this time for
economic recovery and relief from un-
employment.
Discharge of the ways and means
committee will enable sponsors Of
the O'Connor- Hull bill and those ia
voring this legislation to discuss the
bills merits on the floor of the house,
so that the American people may
learn how their representatives in
congress stand on the subject of mod
ification, of such vital concern to mil
lions of voters.
Committee Urged Action
Labor national committee for
modification of the Volstead act,
Matthew Woll, president, and John
B. Colpoys, secretary has
been pressing the campaign to force a
vote on the O'Connor- Hull bill, which
has the unqualified support Of organ
lied labor. In an open letter to the
members of the house asking their
signature to the petition, the COM
mittee says:
at may be said without fear of
contradiction, that there is no other
piece of legislation, the enactment of
! which would produce such beneficial
hO
passage Of this bill.
Briefly stated: 1t would re-
store what was the sixth largest
industry in this country prior to
the enactment of the Volstead act.
1t would give employment to
more of the 100000 unemployed
persons in shorter period of
time than any other action that
congress could take. 1t would
provide more revenue with which
to bolster up our sadly depleted
treasury than any of the pro-
posed measures incorporated in
the present tax bill. 1t would be
the most effective measure for the
promotion of true temperance and
the return of respect for law than
anything that has occurred in
this country in the past IL years.
| 1t would appease the wishes and
desires of more people, according
| to the poll which the Literary Di-
get is now compiling, than any
other piece of Legislation that
congress might enact. Summed
up in it's entirety from an eco
nomic standpoint and from the
standpoint Of a revenue producer
we know of no other construc-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
UNION PRINTING PUBLICITY

The union printers, pressmen, stere-
otypers and bookbinders of Little
Rock, Ark, organized an allied pub
licity committee to create a demand
for the union label on printed mat
ter and to give publicity to firms who
use Build Arkansas Industries" as
their slogan and then have their
printing done elsewhere.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
CLERKS RENEW AGREEM ENT.

The Retail Clerks Union of Seat
tie, Wash, secured renewal union
agreements from twenty-seven stores
with more on the way, according to
a report by Leo L. Ledwich, business
representatives of the union.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1932-04-22
TAXI DRIVERS FEE ABOLISHED

The city council of Los Angeles,
Calf, repealed an ordinance requir-
ing taxicab drivers to pay an annual
fee of So to the city. Officers Of the
Taxicab Drivers Union have sought
this action for some time. With un-
derpaid drivers, every little helps
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-08-19
10 PERSONS ARE
INJURED IN CITY
AUTO MISHAPS
Two Hurt Seriously; Blame
Drunken Driving for
Some Accidents.

Ten persons were injured, two
seriously, in traffic accidents Thurs
day afternoon and night.
Fractured pelvis was incurred by
Mrs. Anna May Isenhower, As, of
lis North Arsenal avenue, when the
automobile driven by her husband
collided with another a at Orange
and Laurel streets. Miss Eulia
Michels, 16, of the Arsenal avenue
address, a passenger in the Isen-
hover car, suffered decorations.
Robert Clark, 80, of 927 Prospect
street, driver of the other car, was
arrested on charges of drunkenness
and drunken driving.
Virginia Bingham, 3, of 235 Wis
consin street, suffered a spinal in
jury when she was struck by an
automobile driven by Mrs. CARDIGAN
Swartz, 30, of 1909 East Tabor street.
in front Of 20 Wisconsin street.
Head Strikes Track Elevation
Slight injuries were suffered by
Angelus Harper, q, of 1431 North
Delaware street, and Miss Dorothy
Brown, 10, Of 1434 North Delaware
street, when an automobile driven
by 10y G. Mcnamara, 40, of 1866
Drexel avenue, collided near the
Perry stadium with a car driven by
Juanita Houston, 10, of Greenfield.
Harold Bryan, II, of SAB Berwick
street, suffered a head injury when a
truck on which he was riding passed
under the Pennsylvania railroad
elevation on Warman avenue. He
was standing in the truck and his
head struck the elevation.
Two women were injured when an
automobile in which they were
riding was struck by a Lexington
avenue street car at the avenue and
Spruce street, Mrs. Viola Hoefer-
kan, "a, driving the automobile
suffered head injuries and a COM
panion, Louise Ludeman, Is, of 1850
East Minnesota street, was bruised.
Auto Strikes Parked Truck
Edward Green, 26, of 1917 Linden
street, suffered cuts and bruises
when an automobile he was driving
struck a parked truck at 38 South
Delaware street.
Charges of drunken driving and
drunkenness were filed against Chris
Sharp, 1915 South Dryer street, after
the automobile he was driving COL
lided at Prospect and Laurel streets
with a car driven by Frank Oman,
1148 Dawson street. Neither was
injured.
Bruises were incurred by John
Lowe, 81, Of 8 North Euclid avenue,
when he was struck while walking
in the 4400 block East Washington
street by an automobile driven by
Miss Lillian Lindley, 25, Newcastle.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-08-19

Buddy Kane, burlesque come
dian, is coming in with his own
show, consisting, of twenty-five en-
tertainers.
The new policy will consist OF four
shows daily with a midnite show
Saturday night.
= n
indianapolis theaters today offer:
Speak Easily. at the Palace
Horse Feathers at the Indiana
"Crooner" at the Circle, and Con
gorilla" at the Apollo.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-08-19
HUNDREDS OF MOVIE
UEONM MONDAY
Thirteen New Pictures on the Fall and Winter Program Of
Warner Brothers Win Be Exhibited.

MYTH business now definitely on the upgrade. and the public clamor-
w ing for better motion pictures, Warner Brothers ar undertaking a
special national sales drive next week as their contribution towards the
return Of prosperity.
On Aug. % and %. a National Exhibit will be held in thirty-hve of
their branch Office cities and exhibitors from this territory will con-
centrate in indianapolis to view the coming Warner and First National
attractions and get the details of the production program for next year.
This is the first time a motion picture company has ever undertaken
a concentrated sales drive o such a stupendous scale.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-08-19

According to Major Albert Warn
er, vice-president of the combined
companies, Warner-First National
faces the new season in a splendid
position. Production, sales and ex-
p~loitation costs have been reduced
in line with general commodity
prices, thus enabling the studios to
produce finer motion pictures.
Outstanding performers, stars in
their own right, are playing against
each other in the title roles, better
stories and plays have been pur-
chased, better players are being pro-
cured for character roles and the
public is assured Of greater enter
tainment values than ever before in
history, it is claimed.
The Warner-First National stu
dos have already completed thirteen
pictures for the coming season
which preview audiences have &C
claimed as outstanding successes.
The features which are now ready
for distribution and which will be
seen by exhibitors attending the
National Exhibit next week are:
THE Crooner," Two Against the
World" Blessed Event" "One Way
Passage Successful Calamity"
Life Begins" THE Crash" Tiger
Shark" Cabin in the Cotton" "Son
of Russia" Three on a Match"
Doctor x" and "They Call 1t Sin"
Other 1888 pictures now being
produced at the studios include I'm
a Fugitive" you Said a Mouthful,"
Silver Dollar" THE Match King"
10000 Years in Sing Sing and
Gun Gospel"
R. F. Cloud, manager of the local
Warner-First National office, expects
to be host to 1000 exhibitors from
this territory during the National
Exhibit and arrangements are now
being made to are for the visitors.
q Il e
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-08-19
THIEVES GET OVER $500
Break Into Homes, Parked Autos
and Business Office Here.

and Business Office Here.
Breaking into homes, parked autos
and a business Office Thursday
night, thieves obtained loot worth
more than $500, police said today.
Thefts and losses were reported
by the following:
Richard Moore. 1915 Sheldon
street, $50; A. P. Chester of Ko-
komo, SIS; Earl D. Cravens, East
Liverpool, o., 500, ana Carl Stan
Gill, GIT North Capitol avenue, S23,
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-08-19

EVERY package Of Kellogg's
Corn Flakes is sold with the
personal guarantee of w. K.
Kellogg: "Kellogg's Corn
Flakes must more than satisfy
you with their flavor, crispness
and freshness. IF they aren't
the very best corn flakes you
ever tasted, return the empty
red-and-green package and we
will gladly refund your
money"
Only Kellogg's sells corn
fakes under such a guarantee.
No wonder for rs years they
have been considered the stand
ard of value.
When substitutes are offered
you, remember it is seldom in
the spirit of service. Demand
the genuine. Made by Kellogg
in Battle Greek.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-08-19
TO
START SEASON

The Rialto theater, alias Lincoln
Square, Roxy and Family will re-
open its doors Saturday afternoon
with a combination of burlesque and
talking pictures.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-06-04
House Vote Is Set

~ tnftfG Frfss
WASHINGTON. June 4.-Soldiers'
bonus advocates succeeded today in
their fight to force a house vote
June Is. if the house is then in ses-
sion. on the s2OOO.OOOO 900 Patman
bin for payment of the veterans ad-
.iusted service certificates.
The required las signatures to the
house bonus petition which insures
the vote were obtained when twelve
members today added their names
10 the documnt, which previously
had been signed by 1873.
Bonus armies maneuvered on a
score OF fronts today. overriding OPP
position. disregarding warnings that
they could not continue to live of
the land, plunging ahead through
rain and sun to join their fellows
encamped in Washington and add
their voices to the chorus for i'm
mediate payment Of adjusted COM
pensation.
Battalion after battalion moved
into Washington. There are 1900
veterans here now and 5000 more
en- route.
The announced aim OF most OF the
bedraggled platoons Of unemployed
veterans is 10 go to Washington
and stay there until the bonus bill
Is passed