Evening star., 1932-02-01
LA TOILETTE CALLS
UP DIRECT AID
BILL FOR J0BLESS
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the number requiring aid. and nine
cities reported that they expected a de-
crease.
The La Toilette QUESTIONABLE asked
what proportion Of the emergency bur-
den was carried by private relief agen-
cies. One hundred and sixty-eight
cities reported that all or nearly all re-
lief is by private agencies.
One hundred and thirty-eight cities
replied that from 25 to 80 per cent Of
the burden was met by private agen-
cies. Forty-four cities said that less
than 25 per cent Of the burden Of relief
that 81 cities report that none Of the
burden Of relief is carried by private
agencies.
In reply to q question whether their
expenditures for relief had increased
as compared with 1890. 81 cities re-
ported an increase up to so per cent,
while 1lO cities reported an increase
Of so per cent or over.
Fund Collections Difficult.
Many cities" said Senator La Fol-
lettc. reporting no increase and few
reporting decrease give as reasons
their inability to collect funds
The amount Of relief given weekly TO
the average family, Senator La Toilette
said. for 461 cities reporting is S6.07 per
week. In some instances he continued,
there should be added to this fuel and
medical attention and in one or two
cases urgent bills and also old clothes.
He said that this average, however, is
higher than Is paid in a good many
cities. pointing out that in Texas the
average is about S340, in Tennessee
about SO 100. in Georgia 50 43 in Arkan-
sas S420. in Mississippi $3.50.
Some Of the cities, however make
weekly contributions to the average
family considerably higher than SCOT.
He said that in Wisconsin the average
is a little over SO, and in Massachusetts,
nearly $40.
Senator La Follettes QUESTIONABLE
also asked If the cities we're in posi-
tion to float further bond issues. Two
hundred and four cities reported that
they we're in such position, while 285
cities said that they were not.
Huddleston Pushes Bill.
An appeal was put before a House
Committee by Representative Huddle-
ston, Democrat. Of Alabama, for help
to care for those out Of work. He
sought approval Of his own bill to put
s10O, 100000 at the disposal Of the Pres
ident for relief work
Huddleston tod a Labor subcomrnit-
tee it would be impossible for him TO
Cverstate the need for help among my
people. At least $4,000 in the Bir-
mingham area are being fed by charity
and $4,000 more are without sufficient
food he said
Professional Men in Need.
"A great many of those in need are
white collar workers, some professional
men who were prominent in the COM
munity.
The Community Chest raised s750,-
900, or $4,000 over the quota, but that
is not half what is needed.
There is no local county relief
1T is undoubtedly true that many
men. women and children are gradually
starving
Edward F. McGrady, legislative rep
reSentative of the American Federation
of Labor, told the House group the sit
uation cannot be met except by re-
ceiving assistance from the Federal
Government"
There are more than 24,OOO,O 600 peo-
pie living in abject poverty and 12,000,-
900 on charity" McGrady said. To-day
there are 100000 without any work
and 100000 more with only one or
two days work week
Suggestions at Variance.
I'VE have hoped the members Of the
Senate would realize their duty and
take this matter up. But much to our
surprise and great disappointment some
leaders in the last 70 hours have sug-
gested that the bill be returned to
committee. Others have suggested that
program of public works be substi-
tuted. while another group is against
passing the bill, but would permit Fed
eral loans to the States.
Il want to state to those favoring
recommitting the bill because no real
need for relief yet has been demon
strated. that they are absolutely wrong
When those Senate leaders say nc