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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-02-18
A Quarter of a Billion
Invested in Rdyon~
A War Industry
BY LABOR RESEARCH ASSN.

The United States 10 the largest producer
Of rayon and laso the largest consumer. Since
the World War about quarter OF billion dol
lars has been invested in this industry. Sixty
per cent of the production in this country is in
the hands of foreign interests. -FOUR OF the large
toregn-owned or controlled companies account
for nearly two-thirds of the productive capacity
available for making rayon in the United States.
Rsyon is a leading war industry az 1t uses cellu-
lose which Is also used In the mixing Of explo-
Hves For more facts o.. this zee Labor and Sfk,
by Grace Hutchins
Like the older sezttIe ss,dustz1es u,dsx capt.
telissn rayon suffers from ~oves-cspe1tty" The
mills are able 10 produce third more than the
consumers-wage esrners chiefly-cou1d buy
even in normal times before the crisis. IRE
mendous monopolistic profits we're paid to the
owners in the earlier days. Dut with an increase
of competition mad the economic crisis the prof
It's have declined somewhat Wall Street bank
ing houses, such as Lehman Bros, Of which the
Democratic rAetensnt Governor OF New York
state Is prominent partner. are making mil
lions out Of the Industry.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-02-18

g. We are weakest in the most decisive indus
tries and the big shops, only IA shop nuclei.
To overcome this situation, coupled with the
fact that Of the new recruits during the last pc
Rod, 80 per cent were unemployed and only 10
per cent from shops of concentration (and dur
ing latest month of December on basis of partial
returns only % were recruited from shops of con-
centration; 10 by old shop nuclei and new shop
nuclei with Is members, out of total CT 400 nov
members) the District CommlvOee appeals to the
entire membership to conduct the Recruiting
Drive with more vigor and with organized direc-
ton, centered towards the decisive factories and
shops. Our main detectives are:
ID 1000 new members of which ITS to come
from steel and metal; rs from mining; 40 from
stockyards; so from railroads; 20 from shoe.
ca Recruiting 60 new members By c:isting
shop nuclei;
90 Organizing II new shop nuciei, u 70 be In
steel and metal industries.
These detectives plus detailed directves have
been in the hands of the section leadership more
than a month. If this has not penetrated into
the units and membership it is necessary to break
down the formal bureaucratic methods which
creep into the apparatus, so as to free the
whole revolutionary energy Of our membership
for these tasks in line with the Party policy and
directives. This recruiting must be part Of every
other complimentary other activity. There is
not single campaign or activity, Of which re-
cruiting cannot be an organic part
The methods to be used in the campaign have
hen outlined in both the District Committee
and Central Committee directives. We urC2 TT
these be re-rcad, studied and put into life.
The District Committee calls upon the entire
membership to make decisive change in the re-
manning period Of the Recruiting Drive. During
the first two weeks, the tempo Of recruiting has
been slower than in the month Of December. This
situation must be decisively changed by proper
understanding of the basis OF the drive and by
the organized effort of the entire membership.
The Chicago district Is in revolutionary compe-
ton with the other district of heavy industry and
of struggle-Pittsburgh. The coal miners and
steel workers OF West Pennsylvania have accepted
our challenge. We must-we can make good.
Chicago must be the banner district of the Party
in the Drive for New Members from the Shops"
Comrades: Forward into the factories and
unions! Recruit new members In every activity
Popularize the Party through proper political
leadership of the struggles Of the workers. Let
us make good our Revolutionary challenge to
Pittsburgh by developing revolutionary competi-
ton in the lower ranks Away With all bureau
cratic red tape which prevents the Party from
growing! Improve the inner life Of the Party-in-
tensify Party training, so as 10 Bolsheyize our
Party.
Under the leadership of the Central Commit
tee build the Party of Lenin in the shops and
through struggle With Communist greetings,
District Committee, C.P., U.S.A, Dist. Eight.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-02-18
HOW FOUND THE PARTY

I JUST joined the Communist Party in Min
neapolis and received my Party book 1t took
me great while. The experience may be use
full in some other parts of the country during
this recruiting drive
For couple of years heard about the
Communists. Working in one of the large ma
chine building factories in the CITY, 1t is ma
tural that hestated in coming right up to
the Party office. A Job these days is very
scarce especially when have wife and four
kids SO was kind of careful But was
always looking around for meetings to attend,
mass meetings. Unfortunately live In the
back Of the house and bills advertising meet
ings don't reach me Here suggest that when
we distribute bills we should also go around
to the back Of the houses where more and
more workers are moving into.
Last fan I attended the International Youth
Day demonstration but no one approached me
to Join anything. On November It'll there was
a big mass meeting for the anniversary Of the
Russian Revolution. But found out about it
the day after from one Of the workers in the
shop next to me. Finally, on January 20,
read in the Minneapolis Tribune. the CAPT
talist sheet, notice that Lenin Memorial
meeting Will be held on the 2lst In hall near
where live. went there. Ard when Com
rade schneidernlan, the speaker, appealed for
membership into the Party took the risk Of
being noticed by stools end signed. Now ct
last am IN the Party
I used to belong 10 the Socialist Party and
a couple of A. F. Of L. unions Two years ago
En- attempt to organize our plant failed before
e. Get started The ALL officials did not even
try Nov the ground for organization is ripe,
Those who are working get only four days
week and make about 500 for good mechanics.
In this recruiting drive pledge TO organize
shop unit IN tins plant before the drive is over.
M
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1932-02-18

appealing for the establishment of brotheyfy rels
tons and solidarity between all workers regard.
less of the difference of their political convictions
or afflliation with this or that trade union and
to join the strike and fight in one solid 'front.'
under the leadership and control of the workers
themselves.
With the aim of exposing the concrete facts
of strike breaking activity and their isolation IL
is absolutely necessary that the adherents of the
united front members of the revolutionary
trade union opposition or the rank and file
members of the Schlesinger Union who becsms
convinced of the strke-breaking role of their
leaders should utilize every meeting even the
smallest opportunity in order to come out with
concrete, businesslike convincing criticism. pro-
posing to come out in joint strike in a united
front against the bosses without and against the
will of the leaders of the International Ladies'
Garment Workers Union
NO less desirable Is also the publishing In the
press and IN the meetings Of the open letters and
appeals Of individual members or groure Of
members of the Schlesinger Union which through
their experience have understood the strike
breaking role of the trade union bureaucracy
and the Importance of a joint united front
struggle
In cases where the trade union bureaucracy
by means Of all kinds of maneuyers is refusing
or delaying the call of mass meetings, the initi-
alive for their calling must come from the mem.
bers Of the revolutionary trade union opposition
or from the rank and file workers who express
themselves for the joint struggle. Generally u
is necessary to notice that the RevoYutsonaxv
Trade Union opposition In the schlesinger Unact,
must become an active factor.
But at all times 1t Is important to keen in
mind that the shop must serve as a basis for the
successful carrying through OF the United Front
from below and that in the shop all the sdber-
ents of the United Front, all who are for milit.
ant strike must carry out patient and determined
work for winning over the workers in favor of
militant strike to the side of the United Front
against the bosses and their strike breaking
agency 40 b. Continued, ~
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05
CENTRAL UNIONS
DEBATERS TAKE
TWO CONTESTS

Central Union high school won
both debates last night as the pre-
liminary contests in the annual
county debates sponsored by the
Kiwanis club took place.
The valley high schools arc di-
vided into two groups, Ell Centrd
being included with CaleXico and
Brawley, while Calipatria, Imper-
ial and Holtyille form a second
group.
The question debated was Re
solved that all war debts should be
cancelled, Central maintaining
the affirmative at home and the
negative in CaleXico.
The affirmative team was COM
posed of Melvin Wilby and Ebert
Berry, and the negative, of Mar
garet Hill and l.. B. West. Judges
for the debate in El Centro, held
at the high school with the Braw-
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05
SUPERIOR COURT
HAS BUSY Time
this MORNING

What is believed to be a prece-
dent was set here this morning
when judges we're presiding ever
Department One of the superior
court in two court rooms. one I'M
provised out of the grand jury room
on the second floor OF the county
court house.
Judge a. c. Finney of Depart
ment One held forth in his regular
court room, but in the grand jury
room Judge Lloyd E. Griffin Of
San Diego also was presiding over
Department One.
Judge Finney was hearing regu-
lar Friday criminal law and mo-
ton calendar, while Judge Grif-
fin was hearing arguments on de-
murrers in the Hart insurance case.
A tangle of clerks and reporters
found w j. McClelland, Judge Fin
ney's clerk. acting in Judge Crit
fms court. and John Kepley, Judge
Finney's shorthand reporter, also
in Judge Griffins court. Leta
Bryan. Judge Vaughn N. Thomp-
sons shorthand reporter, was ac-
tive in Judge Fjnney's court, going
back to Department Two only for
default divorce hearings, while
Emile L. LeVeque, former clerk and
official Spanish interpreter, acted
as clerk for Judge Finney, at the
same time interpreting when nee
essary.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05

ley team upholding the negative
side, were three members of the
San Diego State Teachers college;
Miss Ruth bagley spencer L.
Rogers and P. L. Psass.
Approximately 200 were present
at the local contest and musical
numbers were presented by the
high school girls trio directed by
Miss Lucille Krause and composed
Of Ahleen Crandall. Pollyanna
Stone and Gwendolyn Williams.
Elizabeth Surface played a paino
solo.
In the other division, Calipatria
won both debates and will meet
Ell Centre later. Imperial won one
debate and lost one, Holtville lost
both debates, Brawley lost both de-
bates and Calexico won one and
lost one.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 5. U.P)-The
market fell to lower prices today as
trading became inactive on the Los
Angeles stock exchange.
Standard Oil was the most active,
selling 1900 shares at 22$4, down y;
Republic Petroleum was unchanged
when 1000 shares sold at u; Union
Oil sold 300 shares at 119s, down
- Pacific Western sold 400 shares
at 5, down i.
Transamerica sold 900 shares at
.. unchanged. International Re-
insurance was unchanged at 2l2
during transfer Of 100 shares.
Southern Pacific dropped point to
29l2 on sales of 800 shares.
Southern California Edison 5l2
per cent preferred advanced IS to
2132 on sales Of 400 shares; Edison
common stock sold 200 shares at
30l2, down Is.
LOS ANGELES, Feb S. U.P)-U.
S. No. 2, S1400 to $500 others un-
changed. Today's receipts 2S truck
loads; 2 carloads.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05
HASTEAN NAMED
PRESIDENT OF
HAY GROWERS

H A. Hastain of Brawley was
elected president Of the Imperial
Valley Hay Improvement associa-
ton at the meeting held last night
in Brawley high school.
E. T. Hewes of El Centro was
chosen vice-president. Scott B.
Foulds, secretary. and c. Il. H.
Small, reelected treasurer.
Value of the hay grading service
was discussed by many of the prin-
cipal hay growers of the valley
and a resolution was passed pledg-
ing the support Of the association
in regard to hay grading and also
pledging its active endorsement
of the service.
Those speaking on this subject
were Assemblyman s. E. Robin
son, who as president Of the coun-
ty farm bureau, was one of those
instrumental in bringing the serv-
ice TO the valley; Z. 7. Hewes. last
years president Of the association,
and Roy L. Wood, state hay inspec-
tor.
Another resolution was passed
inviting the members Of the fed
Grated hay growers association
which includes the growers of An
telope and San Fernando valleys,
and also Of Riverside county. to
visit the county fair.
Scott B. Foulds, secretary-man-
ager of the farm bureau, spoke
on the bright outlook for next sea-
sons hay crop, pointing out that
the present stock is almost exhaust
ed and that in all probability until
the spring cutting is ready there
will be no more hay available.
IN this connection, Wood states
that last year there was a 25,0O0
ton crop hold over at the time Of
the first cutting. With no hold
over this year, and the spring cut
ting delayed by the cold weather,
Wood anictipaes an active hay
market.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05

HARDIN. Manehuria. Feb. 5. (UP
The Japanese completed the &C.
cupation of Harbin today during a
final bitter battle in which Chinese
troops we're routed.
The occupation was completed at
u 2.40 a. m. (EST). Japanese troops
moved into both the old and new
cities of Harbin after a stiff battle
lasting two hours.
japanese troops pursued the flee
ing Chinese forces of General Ting
Chow. and extended the area un-
der japanese control.
The 1000 Japanese residents of
Hardin cheered arrival of the forces
from home. They had been living
ii terror while the expeditionary
forces marched on the city, under
General Hasebe.
Additional japanese alrplaneS
and troops were dispatched to Har-
bin from Changchung, to the south.
on the line between South and
North Manchuria-erstwh diyiS-
ion between the japanese and Rus
sian sphere OF influence.
General lannon's main column
entered Harbin at 4 p. m. (3 a. m.
EST, to the wild cheers of the
japanese residents. General Hase-
bes men led the conquering armies,
gaunt and nearly exhausted after
nine DAYS of fighting over the froz-
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05
Scout Committee
TO Meet Tonight

Urgent matters of Scout bus
mess will be discussed at tonight's
meeting of Scout troop committee
men, district committeeman, and
ScoutmasterS to be held at 7:30
in o. CT. Horne's office at the Sc
curity First National bank.
Yesterday Mr.. and Mrs. Horne,
Mr.. and Mrs. j. E. Brock, and H.
E. Lounsbury, Scout executive,
motored to Yuma to discus the
financial campaign in that dis
trict. Horne and Brock gave the
program for the Yuma Kiwanis
club and later with Lounsbury
addressed Scout leaders of that
district.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05
UNITED STATES
LANDS TROOPS
in WAR AREA
CONTINUED From Page II

and on Chapel had broken the
truce" at Shanghai Japanese
claim the Chinese fired first.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05

en- plains, in blizzards at below zero
temperatures.
Suffer Heavy Losses
They suffered many casualties.
Heavy street fighting marked the
fall of the last stronghold of Soviet
influence in North Manchuria, with
the Japanese using armored cars
and tanks.
General Jiro Tamon, in immedi-
ate command of the japanese
forces under General Hasebe. head
of the expedition. at once started
organizing a temporary government.
He placarded the city with post
ers reassuring the population of
order and fair play. White Rus
slams sent a delegation to thank
the Japanese, and promised their
cooperation.
Soviet Russians remained in
doors.
The white Russians are those
still loyal to the czarist regime and
are violently opposed to the Soviets.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05
Bradshaw Chosen
Masonic Inspector

o. J. Bradshaw was chosen in
spector for Masonic district los
at last nights meeting Of the
Masonic Officers club held at the
Barbara Worth hotel with Oasis
lodge No. 664 Of El Centro as host
Bradshaw is a member Of Oasis
lodge and past master Of the or
ganization He succeeds c. E. Sones
whose resignation took place re-
Gently.
Last nights meeting was the
regular meeting Of the club and
was attended by approximately 30
members representing the officers
of the six valley Masonic lodges
and the past masters. Dinner was
served prior to the business meet
ing.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05

DR.. Pierce's Discovery
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05
LOS ANGELES STOCKS
STUDENTS TO TOUR ALASKA

EUGENE. Ore. U.Rf-A trip into
Alaska, along the Yukon river, will
be made by University Of oregon
students this summer as part Of
the plan for summer sessions, &C
cording to announcement. DR..
Warren D Smith, professor Of
geology at the university, will
head the adventure cruise.
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05

but malariaI weakness and bronch-
ial trouble made me feel like an
old one. I could scarcely drag
around to attend to my household
duties when I started TO take Dr..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery,
but a few bottles Of il rid me en-
tirely of all malarial symptoms and
gave me strength and endurance.
1t also helped py bronchial trouble
a great deal. ! began to feel bet
ter, even while taking the first bot
tie" Ask your druggist for
DIR. Pierce's Discovery
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05
Bronchial Trouble

Modesto. Calf.
DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery was Of
SO much benefit
to me ye a RS
ago, said Mrs.
A. II. -Pember-
ton OF 100
Spruce st. Il
W a S h e n a
VOUnp WO IN a n
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05
SLAMS DOOR; SEEKS DIVORCE

LOS ANGELES. UP - When
a wife slams the door IN her hus-
bands face after so years Of con-
nubial bliss It's time for a divorce,
according to a complaint on file
by George w Graves, seeking
marital freedom from hiG wife,
Elizabeth. Z
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05
Wanted
Sales Managers

Prominent manufacturer with
established organization is inau-
gurating entirely new line IN a
new field. Experienced men and
women with ability 10 develop
own house to house sales organl-
gation win be granted exclusive
franchises. Write manufacturers
advertising agency giving details
ri experience, references, etc. j.
H Diamond a. Company Pacific
Hlag san Francisco,
Imperial Valley press., 1932-02-05
Daily Report Of
Stock Markets

NEW YORK, Feb. 5. U.P) - The
stock market continued to decline
today, with volume rising. Losses
ranged from I to 8 points.
Wheat dipped with stocks, clos
ing near the lows Of the day at
losses ranging from = to l cent {
bushel. Other grains we're down
fractionally. Bonds firmed up
after an early decline. Other fl
nancial markets were lower with
particular pressure exerted against
utilities on the Chicago stock cX-
change.
Steel connneD tQuched a new low
on the movement at 35T-f:~-off o.
and within 81 points Of its bear
market low.
Selling was noted in railroad
shares where declines Of I to more
than 3 points were registered in
such issues as New York Central,
Union Pacific, Southern Pacific,
Chesapeake and Ohio, Pennsyl-
vania and AtchiSon.
Pressure against United States
Steel and other steel shares was a
belated recognition Of the uoWn
turn in the steel industry.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-02
BANKERS LOSE
SUIT TO BLOCK
TAX ON STOCK
Judge Refuses Order to
Enjoin Collection of
S9O,OO0,O00.

Indiana bankers lost their fight to
puncture the state bank stock tax
today in superior court four when
William S. McMaster, special judge,
refused to issue an order enjoining
collection of $4,000, 900 in bank as
sessments from the tax duplicates.
McMasters findings in the suit
were given to attorneys for the In
diana Bankers Association Friday
afternoon at hearing in Seclud-
ed jury room in the courthouse. The
findings were to be confidential until
today, but were released prema-
turely.
Lawrence B. Davis, stakeholder of
Fletcher American National bank
and the Indiana National bank, was
plaintiff in the action that began
two years ago.
McMaSter was superior judge
when the evidence in the suit was
heard on March 10, 1881. He issued
the temporary injunction Oct. II,
1890.
Defendants in the suit were Tim
othy P. Sexton, county treasurer;
Charles A. Grossart, county auditor,
and members of the state tax board.
The suit charged that holders of
national bank stock are being dis
eliminated against by taxing Off
Gals.
The courts decision will be ap-
pealed to the Indiana supreme court
by attorneys for the bankers asso-
citation.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-07-02
JULY 4 FETE
SCHEDULED AT
WINONA LAKE
Athletic Carnival Will Be
Feature of Holiday at
Recreation Center.
BIZ Times Special

By Times Special
WINONA LAKE, Ind, July q
An athletic carnival, featuring races
of all sorts for boys and girls, many
comedy races and stunts, water bat
ties, baseball, a tug-of-war for men
in which the losers will be dragged
through the waters of the canal and
numerous other water events will
be the feature of Winona's Fourth
of July program this year.
To make it a real gala day for
Warsaw and the surrounding coun-
try. the Winona management will
open the park gates for free admiS-
sion. No admittance fee is charged
on Sunday Many picnic parties al
ready have made reservations and
hundreds more are expected. All
hotels and rooming houses now are
open and there will be plenty Of &C
commodationS.
Band concerts will be featured
throughout the day by the Winona
band of thirty-f1ve pieces. In the
auditorium there will be safety
first demonstration under direction
of the state board of health in con-
nection with Health week. In the
evening the Bergman Players will
present a play as part of the reg
ular Chautauqua program.
Charles Daugherty of indianapolis
will be in general charge of the ath-
letic carnival, with L. N. Thorn, di-
rector of the Warsaw Boys Club,
acting as starter. The races will
be staged on the Winona speedway
the pavement circle in the heart
Of the park.
Events definitely listed include
roller skating races for boys under
Is; bicycle races for boys over and
under Is; running races for boys
and girls under and over IL; long
distance running race for boys over
16; horse and rider race-demon-
stration game; tanglefoot, a game for
boys over 10: poison, a demonstra-
ton game for boys under and over
Is; fitting on boxes; marsh
mallow eating; balloon blow-two