The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1933-07-21

We will give fullest cooperation,
declared Louis j. Borinstein, Cham
Der Of Commerce president. We
propose to get into the spirit of this
thing. as TIE President appeals to
us. and follow the administration
program.
He declared he believed it would
De the policy of indianapolis bust
ness leaders to follow the admin
istratiors suggestions as to wages
and working hours, "cheerfuliy and
Fundamentally"
Working on Codes
Borinsteln has attended several
trade association meetings where
employers have been working on
codes. Il have found" he said. "a
very favorable reaction at such
meetings. strong desire 10 CO.
operate with the federal govern
ment.
If all business men do whole
neartedly what is asked of them.
1t undoubtedly will bring results"
Officials OF Kingan e. Co. packers
explained today that they had not
yet received official notification re-
gardlng the plan. but would CO.
operate with the administration.
1t is very hopeful. but its ulti-
mate working out is more or less
problematical. AT least. it promises
the best chance of bringing about
quick and permanent results" c. H.
King, president of the COM
pany, declared regarding the act.
Adjustments Necessary
We will have TO make adjust
ments in our own industry. The act
offers some difficulties. but I don't
suppose they are insurmountable.
We Will cooperate fully with the
administration. American meat
packers are negotiating now with
regard to code and we are await
ing word as TO details Of the plan"
he said.
Unqualified endorsement was
voiced by John j Madden. president
OF the John j. Madden Manufactur-
ing Company, furniture manufac-
turing firm.
Although I've read the program
very hurrledly. I'm for ii and we ex-
pect TO get in line as fast as we
can Madden said. Naturally.
there are lot of details to arrange
IN any program SO sweeping as this.
but we expect TO be on the new basis
before the Sept. date that has
been set
Hits at Cut Throat System
"Cut-throat competition on labor
scales has hurt working conditions
in the furniture industry and the
Presidents order ought TO whip lot
of concerns in line.
We've already made one wage in
crease and promised another. but if
some furniture manufacturing firms.
particularly in the south. raised
wages 100 per cent. they'd still be
behind Madden's and similar con-
Germs whose consciences won't let
them pay starvation wages.
Il welcome the presidential de-
cision-we've got to get things roll
ing"
Mallory Meeting Called
Officials Of the P r. Mallory Com
panv were TO meet today to discuss
the executive order. and j. E. Cain.
treasurer. said he felt DISTINCTLY
that the Presidents program is the
only way TO get things started
Otherwise. Cain ass ted.
"there'd be too much delay"
Ayres' Officials Meet
Officials of L. 6. Ayres e. Co. are
IN session for the purpose of dis
cuSsing possible changes under the
new code
Louis Wolfe. of the H. p. WATSON
Company. stated this mcrning that
so Tar as he could determine at the
present time, no change would be
necessary at the WATSON store.
We never have cut wages" Wolfe
said. Our wage scale now is above
the minimum set forth in the code.
and We do not feel that it will be
IeceSsary 10 make other changes
However. We Will abide by the code
of course"
Radical changes in all stores were
anticipated by NJ. S. Block of the
William H. Block COMPANY AL
though he feels that the extent of
these viii not be known until the
code IS received.
More Jobs Forecast
He feels that it will mean the
employment of more people and the
raising of wages.
The only statement that I can
make al the present time is that
the William II. Block Company will
abide by the code that is given it."
Block said.
II was reported unofficially that
the National Dry Goods Association
Is working on code for department
stores.
J. S. Watson. Link Belt Company
VICE president. had no details to an
"OuiiCe concerning plans OF his COM
pany. but said 1T will cooperate
with the administration.
inquiries directed 10 several other
companies brought the response that
more time would be needed for
STUDY OF the program before any
announcement Of detailed plans
could be made.
IN the field OF public works. James
Adams. state highway commission
chairman. stated that the code
would effect only road maintenance
workers. He pointed out that short
hours and minimum wage already
are IN effect on roads built in In
diana with federal aid. The work
week Is thirty hours. with a min
imah wage Of IS cents an hour.