Evening star., 1932-03-27
LABOR HEAD HALLS
WORK FOR JOBLESS
Green Praises U. S. Groups
in National Drive; 300,-
600 Aided.

Employment has been secured for
more than 100000 men and women
during the last few weeks as a result
of the concerted drive to provide work
for the jobless, William Green, presi-
dent of the American Federation of
Labor. declared In radio address last
night.
This note of optimism, however, was
coupled with warning that the Ma
ton VIII suffer dire consequences in
the future unless the needs of the
present generation of children are more
adequately provided for.
Mr.. Green's address was broadcast
over a network of the National Broad
casting Co. from 7:45 until 8 O'Clock
and over Station WRC from to
BIS pm.
Praises Three Groups.
He said three great groups of
American citizens. the American Le-
gion and its auxiliary branches, the
American Federation of Labor and the
Association of National Advertisers,
nave rendered a most valuable service
to the Nation by their concerted action
IN promoting this campaign.
Unusual effort, unselfish in charac-
Ter and patriotic in purpose, has char
acterized the work of those connected
with this drive on unemployment" he
declared. Communities have been
greatly benefited and thousands of fam
lies and children dependent on relief
agencies have been fed and clothed
out OF the earnings of the breadwinner.
who has been furnished an opportunity
TO earn wages. AS a result this has
reduced the demands upon local relief
agencies and has made their reduced
FUNDS available for helping those in
dire distress"
Mr.. Green said the latest available
figures compiled show there are more
than 100000 people unemployed, with
more than 20,000,000 dependent upon
them.
In the face of this great emergency"
he said, ''it was realized that only a
small portion of this UNEMPLOYED group
could be placed at work by private in
ttiative and through the efforts of these
associated with this organized cam
that all believed their efforts would be
speedily supplemented by the organized
support Of public agencies and State
and national legislative bodies"
Sees Child in Danger.
Mr.. Green pointed out that the COM
munity as a whole would be benefited
by providing employment for all
through the increase in purchasing
power that would result
He also stressed the danger to chill
cren which lies in the depression.
In all cities. towns and communities
there are thousands Of children who
are the innocent victims of the ex-
listing tragic economic situation" he
declared.
Even though special efforts are be-
ing made to supply them with a min
imum amount Of food. it is clearly evi-
dent that an adequate amount cannot
be and is not supplied to provide
ncurlshment for these children. There
are many thousands who. because of
isolation, social circumstances and
home conditions. are absolutely neg
lected. Employment for breadwin-
ners, therefore. means food, clothing
and shelter for children.
All who have studied the effects OF
this depression on the child-life of the
Nation are appalled, at the outlook for
the future life Of these children and
the utter disregard for the physical
weu-being Of those who will constitute
the future citizenship of the United
States"