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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-24
Fifteen Percent To Clock Co. Workers
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day said "that the increase in prices made necessary to cover the increased cost of iapor and mate rial under the terms of the MIRA had met with considerable resist ance on the part of large buyers, many of whom have exercised the privilege of cancelling orders rath- CT than to pay the higher price. The company does not feel that this will be an embarrassment and that orders will be reinstated when a clearer understanding is had by the purchasers"
 The company's official statement of explanation to its hundreds of employees, explaining principal fea- lures of code as respecting wages and hours and other interesting details, is as follows:
 To the Employers of the Wa terbury Clock Company and Inger- soll- Waterbury Company: At a meeting of the Clock Manufactur- CTS Association of America held at New Haven yesterday, this com pany and all the other members of the association, subscribed to the code of the association as changed by the administrator of the MIRA at Washington. and agreed to op- crate under the hours of labor, rates of pay. and other conditions of employment as prescribed in the code, and which read as fol- lows:
 "Section 3-(a) Working Hours: The members of the industry agree that factory employees (excludine supervisory staff and all employees engaged in the preparation. care and maintenance of plant and ma chinery and facilities of and for production) shall work not more than 45 hours in any one week and not more than 40 hours per week averaged semi-annually from the effective date of the code, and shall not work more than six days in any one week. Office and sal aried employees receiving less than $35 per week shall work not more than 48 hours in any one week and not more than 40 hours per week averaged semi-annually from the effective date of the code, and shall not work more than six days in any one week.
 (b) Wages: The members of the industry agree that no wages shall be paid to factory employe, (excluding supervisry staff and all employees engaged in the prepara. tion, care and maintenance o1 plant and machinery and facilities of and for production) that wil yield to the wage earner less thar the following amounts-in cities oI 250,000 population or under: | Male employees 21 years of agt and over-35c per hour.
 1 Female employees and male em' ployes under 21 years of age-30' per hour.
 The wage differential provided herein is based on the nature o the work performed and Is not du' to sex discrimination. (Note: Thil means that the members of the In dustry agree to pay men and wo
 men equal wages for equal work)
 In the case of employees (not in cIuding appr entices and learners performing work for which the! are paid per piece of work per formed, tho minimum rate of pa! which each subscriber to the cod' shall pay for such work shall b. sufficient to produce. at the aver Dage rate of performance of sucl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-24
The Diplomatic Factor

Aside from these very practical trade considerations, the diplo- matic side is important. It may be well argued that Russia and the United States have common in- terest in the expansion program of Japan as 1t moves toward domina- tion of the Far East. AS Japan moves westward, and as 1t dom- mates more and more of the Pa- cific coast of Asia, it clashes with Russia. As 1t expands, and gets a preferred interest in trade in larg- CT and larger areas of Manchuria, Mongolia and even China proper, it may we'll clash with the inter- ests of the United States. Some day, it is argued, the United States and Russia may find 1t mutually profitable to be on good terms in the Far East.
 Is Russia to be considered a promise breaker, repudiator, inter- national trouble-maker, unstable minority despotism, poor business risk, unfair competitor, diplomatic outcast?
 Or Is 1t to be considered a relia- ble promise keeper, weaned of the world revolution dream, solidly based on the Russian peoples will, good customer, fair competitor. brother in the family of nations?
 The answer. may come at any time from the deliberations now going on in official Washington.
 1.-The End)
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Getting Used to Losses

First, in American documents on the subject, comes the Kerensky debt, and the confiscauon of Amer fcan private property in Russia. The debt to the czar's government was kissed goodby long ago. But the American position for more than 10 years was that there was nothing to negotiate on the Keren- sky debt-Russia could pay any time. and then we would negotiate on the other subjects.
 But the experience of the past few years in the field of interna- tional debts, with the United States whiting many of them down from 30 to as much as 80 per cent, and then getting repudia- tion as a reward, has made us a little less squeamish about repudia- ton than we used to be. The Rus- sian debt Is not a large monetary transaction, and ought to be easy to straighten out if the will exists to negotiate.
 The propaganda question is the one that comes first in many American minds. The Bolshevik government was grounded frankly in the Marxian idea that the com muEist system must be imposed simultaneously on all countries to succeed--the World Revolution" The fact that people or other coun- tries did not embrace communism, but rather formed firm front against 1t, was the bitterest disap-
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she said. There was moment of silence and then the car start ed toppling over on the side on which our berths were.
 We jumped up and groped for the door. Water started pouring in the windows. My husband felt around but couldn't find a way out. The water started rising.
 'It must have been Zen minutes before we finally found the door. The water had reached our waists. l started praying. Finally he found the door. It stuck. Then he gave a push and we were able to climb out.
 Every bit of our baggage was left in the train. I hope they find it. had almost s5,0O0 worth of jewelry in there."
 Washington, Aug. 24-UP) - Floods threatened low-lying sec tions of the nations capital today, in the wake of a tropical storm that sent trees crashing in front of the White House, shattered win dows, paralyzed traffic and dis ruptcd power and communication systems.
 Winds backed up Chesapeake Bay waters into the Potomac riv- CT to a record high tide mark o1 29 feet. At ebb tide, water stood three feet deep in low sections of the city and higher water was an- ticipated when high tide coin- cides with a rush of water from higher sections of Virginia, drain ed by the Potomac.
 The storm swept up Chesapeake Bay yesterday across the eastern shore of Maryland and into Vir' ginia. It passed through the Wash. ington Baltimore area without causing serious property damage however.
 Galelike winds attained veloc- ity of 51 miles an hour. Crashing trees endangered pedestrians anc vehicular traffic.
 Streetlights in Washington ant most of it's suburbs were but out of commission. In some sections ol the city residence lighting was ar fected. Street car service was dis rupted.
 Emergency bus service was es tablished.
 Elevators failed when seepag' water caused short circuits in pow er lines. EdtroHS VI q huH'SSI VI the city's swankiest hotels were forced to walk from their room' down to the Hobbies. Weather bureau officials estima ted SIS inches of rain fell her' In the "A hours ending at 8 p. m last night. The rainfall slackenes at that hour but a drizzle- contin ued most of the night. ] Wire communication service with the eastern Maryland shor' extending between Chesapeake Ba! and the ocean was impossible.
 Barricades of sandbags wer erected at Baltimore Inst night {, N protect business houses along tn bay which was at flood stage | Press rooms of newspapers wer ] threatened with inundation.
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work at the time prevailing at the plant of such subscriber where such work is performed, not less than the minimum rate of pay per hour provided in the code.
 For all office and salaried em- ployes receiving less than $35 per week. the subscribers to the code agree to pay rot less than at the rate of $14 per week in any city of under 250.0O0 population.
 Male and femaie employees under IS years of age. learners, casual and infirm employees may be paid not less than 80 per cent of such minimum wages, but the total amount paid to such male and fe- male employe under IS years of age, learners and casual employees, shall not exceed in any calendar month $ per cent of the total amount paid by such employer to all employees covered by the provi- sions of this paragraph.
 For all office and salaried em- ployes receiving less than $35 per week, and for all factory employees. the wages per hour prevailing on July 1st. 1888. shall be equitably adjusted.
 To summarize, this means that commencing on September 9th, wages of all male employees 21 years of age and over will be in- creased to 8 minimum of 35c per hour, and that wages of all female employees and all male employees under 21 years of age will be 1n- creased to a minimum rate of soc per hour. Male and female em- ployes under IS years of age will have their minimum wages in- creased to not less than 80 per cent of these minimum wages, ] Piece prices will be increased where necessary so that the aver age pieceworker on any operation will be paid at least the minimum wage provided in the code. For all employees, except office and sal aried employees receiving more than $35 per week, we provide that they shall be equitably ad- justed.
 In conformity with the code the maximum working hours for this plant, beginning September 5th, will be 40 hours per week consisting of i've S-hour days. from Monday to Friday, inclusive, begin ming at a. m. and closing at D. m. with the customary one hour for lunch. ct Is proposed that during the winter months that the l hours will be changed from a. m i to p. m. with one hour ,foi lunch).
 In order to compensate for the decrease in hours, ad to also pro. vide a further increase In wages beginning September 6th all day work rates, hourly rates and piece. wrok rates will be increased Il pei cent. This in conjunction with ths j15 per cent increase already made makes a total increase to our em' ployes since June 12th of 80 pei lcent. In addition ot this increase any day work or piecework ratei which do not then reach the min limum will be further increased & as to provide the minimum wages
 August 24th, 1888.
 stated In the code.
 WATERBURY CLOCK COMPANY INGERSOLL-W WATERBURY co.
 By c. N. Granger,
 Vice President
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ing to collect tho war debts. Rus sian services are pretty closely lmi- ited to the tourist trade, a small item. But Russia produces more than $50,00O,00O worth of gold every year, and we might get some of that to make up the difference between the goods we send her and those she sends us.
 Some of the goods Russia could send are not wanted. Her lumber, fish and grain compete directly with our own. But there are things like platinum, manganese, furs, caviar, fax, hemp, licorice, bris- ties, which could be imported in considerable quantity without conn peting with American products.
 Credit Draws Debate
 Would Russia pay back credits advanced to her for use in trad ing with America? The fact stands out that the Soviet government has not defaulted on a penny of its ex- ternal debt, paying every obligation or or before the date due.
 Opponents of recognition, how ever, suggest that for 15 years the balance of trade has been consis- tently against Russia, and that
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pointment of the early days of the Soviets. They couldn't understand it, and can't yet.
 There is not the slightest doubt that they tried their best to propa- gandize their ideas abroad, even in distant America. Soviet Russia no doubt would promise readily not to do any such work, as Josef Stalin, the present Russian "boss," Is be- lieved to be resigned to building communism in Russia first. Propa- ganda is conducted by the Third Russian government, though for practical purposes it makes no diff Internationale, anyway, not by the ference. As Russia is the only
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awarded decorations by the legion.
 Herbert E. T. Tiesing, West Hart
 ford, a vice commander, presented
 the boys, James F. Hastings, of
 New Britain, Dwight s. Cushman.
 of West Hartford, and Frank B.
 Bentley, of New London.
 When the convention adjourned
 for the day, delegates were advised not to try to make trips today on the river or to Fort Wright, on Fishers Island because of the roughness of the sound.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-24
Demand Made
 For War Veterans
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disturbed by the rain and high winds which swept this old sea- port town. The city was decorated with flags and bunting, and while they dropped in the wet, there were no tagging spirits among the thousand of visitors.
 The invocation was. pronounced by the Rev Phillip B. Warner, South Norwalk, the state chaplain who Is being backed for national chaplain. Mayor Malcolm Scott welcomed the legionnaires, and Lieut. Gov Ray c. Wilcox responded.
 we must consider carefully what attitude we are to take on the action of the federal govern ment in making such drastic cuts to the aid of our Connecticut vet erans," Wilcox said. "Let us make haste slowly that the results may be what we want"
 Commander Treadwell's annual report reviewed the work of the organization briefly. He said the committee of rehabilitation had done particularly fine work in carrying out the wishes of the Waterbury convention. Other rou- tine reports were receved and filed without reading.
 The resolutions numbered five, and four referred to compensation matters. The first demanded that no veteran who is suffering from wounds or injuries incurred in the line of duty suffer any reduction in compensation to which he original ly was entitled.
 Benefits for dependants of those who lost their Ilves in service should be maintained without re- duction or change, and the right of veterans receiving hospitaliza- tion treatment also to receive mon- etary aid so that their families may not suffer. were asked in two other resolutions.
 Another touched on the service connected disability phase, and the fifth concerned the child labor program of the national organiza- ton. The state department asked the work be continued. and that means be found whereby the re- suits can be printed and distri- buted to all members.
 Selection of legionnaires for spec ial honors because of their efforts in furthering legion work in the last year was made today at the opening of the state convention. Among those named to the gold wings, and who will assist the grand marshal at the head of Sat- urday's parade, were Arthur. J. Connell, of Middletown, Michael Warcholik, South Norwalk, and Henry Lane, Norwalk.
 Cornell also was awarded a special legion hat for his work at Middletown. The convention again voiced its disapproval of cuts in compensa- tion when John T. Elliano, Bridge port, department commander of the Veterans of Foreign wars, spoke. "All veterans must united in a protest against the new dear TOT | veterans" he said. "The fight for veterans justice must go on with
 renewed vigor.
 | Right now veterans all over the
 country are preparing for battle with ballots, not bullets, in hgh'
 against greed and political treach'
 ery," Elliano said.
 | The auxiliary of the legion also
 opened its convention this morning with Mrs Frances c. Krause oi
 West Haven, president, presiding This afternoon the women will hold
 q memorial service, and tonigh there will bel banquet and dance
 Three Connecticut youths, wht had demonstrated the qualities ol
 leadership in civilian camps wers
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lines down and 75 stations out of tt commission.
 TelepIone Men All Ont oI
IelcpllOne NIGH All Out Era cficallX every work an

commission.
 Telephone Men All Out
 Practically every workman in the telephone company was called out to work with the emergency crew. Only hospital and other nec- eesary crows are kept in reserve. The Connecticut Light & Power Co has all crews out lifting trees and branches from lines where short circuits occurred.
 A large tree fell across the power line on Locust street this morning, causing the tree to catch fire. An alarm was rung from Box 261 at Ward and Orange streets.
 Street Dept Works Hard
 Thomas J. Fleming, superintend- ent of streets and water reported men were out all night, clearing streets of trees and large branches. Water soaking the sides of excaya- tions caused the ditches to cave in. A sewer construction job on Alder street was delayed because of dirt caving in. Pedestrians using that street were forced out of their paths.
 Power lines on East Main street from Silver street to the Meriden road. at East Main and Wall streets and at Walnut and Cherry streets were down.
 Trolley Service Suffers
 The Connecticut Co reported only slight delays in service. Sand was washed on the tracks in Wat erville, North Main street and Watertown. No trolley lines were down.
 MT Davis of the telephone com- pany and officials at the power company report that the crews will be kept at work and that normal service will be restored as soon as possible. MT Davis branded the storm the worst since the company installed the lines and cables un- derground.
 A break in the rain that has fallen in Waterbury continuously since last Saturday was expected late today as government weather officials report the hurricane and northeaster blowing themselves out in Pennsylvania.
 Waterbury got its share Of the storm that struck first at Norfolk, Va, practically paralyzing power and utility lines from that point up the Atlantic coast.
 Fortunately there were no serl- ous accidents or deaths accompany ing the storm that howled through
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Is the great volume of trade that Soviet Russia is dangling be- fore the world really a beneft to the country that gets 1t? Will mere diplomatic recognition help to get 1t at all, inasmuch as American business men are free to trade with and lend credit to Russia now if they wish?
 Is recognition and normal diplomatic dealing with Russia likely to come in handy to the United States when the problems of the Far East must be settled? |? Will Russia promise to be good" regarding propaganda for a com munist revolution in the United States?
 Can an adjustment of the Ker- ensky debt be made that will "save our face' in the matter? Nobody seriously expects to get the money.) Inasrnuch as we must first lend Russia the money with which she is to buy from us, Is there really anything in 1t, and will she pay 1t back?
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with many long-term obligations beginning to come due ($165,000,- 900 to Germany alone this year) there will be an increasing ten- denc to default. Italy, which had an arrangement whereby she paid cash for Soviet purchases and let the Soviets buy from her on credit, last February denounced the arr rangement as unsatisfactory.
 The peculiar feature of Russian trade is that private firms here must deal with the government body in Russia that governs all foreign trade. But this fact re- mains: that exports to Soviet Rus sia must in the long run be paid for in imports of goods from Soviet Russia produced under system that many regard as unfair compe- tition. Whether there is any event ual gain in this, the government must decide.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-08-24
Detective Bureaus Had Little Drama
 All to Itself

Detroit, Aug. "A -(UP)-The scene: Detective bureau headquar- ters. The Actors: A man giving the name of George Washington, Inspectors Collins and detectives.
 Inspector Collins: Come! Come! None of this innocent stuff George. Is this the typewriter you stole"
 George Washington: "Lawdy. Lawdy. Is that thing typewriter. An thought it was 8 cash regis ter"
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CAPTAIN DROWNED

New York, Aug 24-- (UP) Capt Francis Donnelly, 32, of 70 Con- greve street. Roslindale. Mass. master of the schooner Black Douglas was drowned at City Island to-day when he attempted to jump from the dock of his ship.
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Waterbury Joins The
 Nation As Sufferer
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tho night.
 During the night, branches fell on the electric lines, causing short circuits and making lights in the homes and business houses to grow dim. Lights in the southern sec tion of the city were darkened for a brief time last night. Wires were reported down on Central avenue, Prospect street. Madeline avenue and in Watertown during the night.
 Most of the damage was caused by the furious gale. The rain that fell not being heavy in proportion.
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By WILLIS THORNTON
 (NEA Service Writer)

Washington Aug 24-To recognize not to recognize?
 That is the question that is throwing many official brow in Washington these days Even it proves possible heal the of the repudaed Kerensky debt the prn cipa consideration is just this: will recognition pay?
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Final Article
 Of the Series on
 This LiDe Topic
Trade And Diplomatic Factors Compcae Problem Of Recognition

 q. 4. and U. {. H., by government appears time 1918.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-01-31
BURGLARS ARE SMOKING WELL
 AFTER BREAKS
Entered Two Places Last Evening and Stocked Up on Plenty of the Cigarets

Burglars paid their respects to two well known places during the night and stocked up in smokes which should last them for a few days. They can be "nonchalant" as 1t were while the sleuths try and locate them.
 Tho First National store on the corner of Roseland avenue and Bidwell street was one of the establishments broken into and about $25 worth of cigarettes and razor blades taken. A clean- shaven face "counts" these days when tho competition for jobs Is so keen. Entrance was gained through a side window. Patrolmen Joseph Garvey and Joseph McCar- thy discovered the break. A few months ago the same two officers figured in the capture of youths, who were caught fred handed breaking into tho place. This par ticular store has been broken Into several times within the past two years. It has become u dependable 'stand by" for the boys, who ap- preciate tho fact that cops are se!-
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APPEAL OF CASE DID
 NOT HELP
Adolph Ambrose Fined $25 and Costs and 90 Days
 Suspended Sentence for
 Wife Beating

Adolph Ambrose, AZ, of this city was fined $25 and costs and giv- en a suspended sentence of 90 days in jail when he was found guilty of breach of the peace charges by Judge Edward J. Finn in the com mon pleas court to-day. The ac- cused had appealed 30 day sen- tence imposed on him in the city court for having severely beaten his wife on December 23.
 Ambrose elected 0 court trial when he was arraigned In the conl- mon pleas court and Judge Finn tried the issues to-day. The mans wife was the principal witness against the accused, She said he struck her about the face so that her eyes were blackened and her face lacerated. She appeared in city court in that condition.
 Ambrose in taking the stand In his own defense to-day said the started when she threw q cup at him. He said he resented the act and slapped her once. Ills wife said on the stand that she threatened him several times with arrest. He replied. she said, that he didn't care whether or not he was arrested because he had the best lawyer in town.