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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
A VERMONT IDEA
(New York TimeS)

N4NSW AOAh L4AAASoI
 An interesting bill to provide for convention has been introduced by a member of the state senate and is now in the hands of the judiciary committee. The convention is to be composed of ten delegates elect ed at large, not less than three nor more than twelve months after the call is issued by the governor; but in no case within forty days of the lawful date for a general or pri- mary election. Not less than thirty days before the date of elec- ton the governor t'shall appoint and forthwith announce the names of the twenty candidates for del- egates, such candidates being, in his opinion, representative citi- zens."
 Ten are to be for ratification and ten against. The ten elected are to get $1O and actua. expenses. The penses of election; the combined but $1O0. In these times this lim- itation looks good. No doubt Gov ernor Wilson can be trusted to name "wise and good" men, as the federalists used to say. Doubtless, also, Vermont is rich in persons who would like to sit in the con- vention, there to pontificate and perorate, though nobody's opinion could be changed by their speeches.
 The beauty of the straight dele- gate-at-large system is that the majority of the qualified voters de- eide at the polls whether. the amendment shall be ratified or re- jected. There is no opportunity as there is no need of weary talk in the convention. The people have spoken and only formalities re- main. The popular opinion would be just as clearly expressed by ten as by two hundred delegates.
 Whether the predominant opin- ion in Vermont is wet or dry we have no means of knowing. Some shrewd Vermonters have clung to prohibition for financial reasons. So long as the. United States is dry and Canada is wet, the number of American pilgrims who spend money in Vermont on their way to the dominion will not be thinned. Irrespective of Ver- mont and this particular proposal, for states where congress districts have been gerrymandered or for states where. as in Rhode Island and Connecticut, the representation of country towns in the legislature is grotesquely superior to that of the cities, general vote for dele gates at large is obviously the only fair policy. It is noticeable and gratifying that at Albany the num- Der of delegates elected by senate district seems likely to be decreased and the number of delegates at large approximately increased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

eliminations where Implications in effort and purpose exist. The commission would have been named as was the liquor group. in short five members by the governor. one each by the Senate and House presidents. Two years ago similar measure was rejected. Republi- cans contend that the information on gov- ernmental departments is readily available. Yes. but it is hard to convince anybody that certain functions are being duplicated unless fact finding body does that and not pri- vate individual. We can't quite understand the g.op. position on this question.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
Value'Of Barter

Another interesting contribution to the growing literature of barter is this comment by Stuart Chase, economist writer and lee- turer: Barter probably cannot be much more than temporary instrument. But for the present it will give men employment. build up morale and tend to keep goods moving. It also makes people ralze that food does not come out of banks, and that's help,
 It is, indeed It is time We were re- learning the old truth that we have for gotten in the dazzle of modern finance the truth that money in itself is not value, nor the producer of value, but only an un- steady measure of value; that the real cre- ators of value are human energy intelli- gence and character. It IS good to get back to basic realities, even under compulsion. Our future industry, trade and finance will be sounder for 1t.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
Need Expert Aid

Some of the principles of the newly organized Waterbury Non-Partisan Citizens Union are somewhat similar to those of the Connecticut League of Municipalities which has been working for civic reform along tax and governmental lines for the last two years. The program that the local group maps out is an enterprising one It is also one to which the average citizen could give bis i'm mediate support without much consdera- ton. It involves questions with which we are all concerned as citizens of municipal ity. It is of special interest in view of the times.
 The problems with which the Non- Partisan Citizens Union is graphing is the same one that confronts hundred other cities. It is one of investment and return. In short are we as citizens of Waterbury getting full return for the money we are spending on and in our city? Some will answer an immediate "yes'; others, no. It all depends upon how you view the ques- ton. But no man will pass the opportunity to secure better return for bis money. If that can be brought about right here in Wa terbury, 1t will mean much more than mere dollars and cents to the taxpayers,
 We believe that the Citizens Union can do great deal of good here in Waterbury. It could also do irreparable harm. However, as if stands now 1t appears as if its founders realize this and are prepared to do all in their power to avoid the common pitfalls which trip up similar organizations. Poll- tics is one danger lying ahead of the move ment for governmental reform. It is hard to divorce the two. Yet it can be done. And one sure way of avoiding it is to remember a city government which is business on big scale, must be run just bit differently than private enterprise. Politics is the differ
 ence and so long as we demand represen- tative government of our cities, states, and nation we must have political differences and principles.
 We note that the Citizens Union is ''to ascertain the means of broadening the basis of taxation so as to relieve the burden of taxes on real estate" Here is a problem of major proportions. It is one that is being discussed throughout Conneeticut, because it has been preached before and is an item starred for action by the Connecticut League of Municipalities. However, it requires expert study. If such is available in Water bury certainly it should be brought forward. But if such study will merely consist in senseless criticism of existing forms and methods of taxation we'll get nowhere. That has been done too many :imes. Un- fortunately Waterbury suffers from an overdose of municipal criticism. Some may
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

The famous Appalachian Trail which will link Canada with the Gulf of Mexico in one gigantic foot-path is almost completed. There lacks only 329 miles of trail to be laid out and cleared in the 2,057 trek. There are two small sections of the trail in Connecti- cut and Massachusetts yet unmarked, but ignoring them if anybody wants nice hike this summer he or she can go all the way from Maine to Tennessee without begging ride. What boost for the shoe manufac- turerS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
ABOUT THE TOWN

Some roads in the city need mend-
 ing,
 To ride on them is heart rending, With a grunt and groan, The motor cars moan Ne gods, our poor insides are bend
 ing.
 o-O-o The voice of the people right now seems to be suffering from laryngitis.
 Roosevelt is fond of the sea. Don't blame him. There's se- curity at sea that you miss on land. No Red is going to hop up on @ wave and start shoot ing.
 Ingratitude at times seems to come as dividends from gratitude.
 o-O-o Shows are either a comedy, farce or tragedy. Politics is al- ways farce. Cook at the pass ing show in Hartford.)
 O-O-o
 A showdown is generally a show-up.
 o-O-o Burning candle at both ends is about the same as using a 100 watt bulb where a fifty would do very nicely.
 When a man gets loose with his money in front of a bar, he generally becomes tight.
 o-O-o I suppose a newspaperman looks upon the baby's arrival as a new edition to the family.
 o-O--o
 MORE LINES Rain-just tears,
 Falling from the sky, Nature weeping for her grief, As the world goes by.
 o-O-o Sometimes a birds eye view of things is taken after too many "swallows".
 Wonders never cease but we often cease wondering.
 o-O-o Some people are round-shoul- dered from batting their own backs.
 They've cut the price on the in- augural ball from $10 to $5. We might suggest that all checking in by 8:30 get it for $2.50, someth hing like the prosperity idea at Hamil- ton park that Bill Derwin sponsors weekly.
 o-O--o
 Tho 1act Ior,n dncly caocinn proved no "lamer" than any of the regular ones. So the lame duck amendment doesn't seem such a triumph after all.
 o-O-o Inaugural parades always pro- vide excitement for onlookers but we hope none of them next Satur- day will suffer from shooting pains.
 o-O-o
 To date, Zangara hasn't re- quested radio be installed in his cell so he can hear the in- augural broadcast.
 o-O-o This concludes our series of pro- grams for the week. They were broadcast by DBD and came to you through the courtesy of the Wa terbury Evenin gDemocrat, pioneer in this type of newspaper work. We are signing off at this time, to be back on the air again Monday evening at the usual hour.
 o-O-o Good night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

be deserved. a lot isn't. If the Non Pat- tisan Citizens Union means business. it will start its work with total disregard for what has occurred and with solieitude for what is to occur.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
Personal Health SerUice (By William Brady, M. D.

Signed letters pertaining to personal health and hygiene, not disease diagnosis or treatment, will be answered by Dr Brady. Address him. care of the Democrat. sending stamp and addressed envelope.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

The Legislature has given Governor Cross bis second setback of this session. Another major point in his program was rejected this week with an unfavcrable re- port from the judiciary committee on bill to name commission to survey cur state government with an eye towards making recommendations for consultations and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

We dunno about the beer tax possibili- ties, but if the beer talk could be taxed, it would pay the national debt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

Only married men will hereafter represent Turkey as diplomats abroad, according to a new law.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

All vehicles must be lighted not later than 6:16 o'clock tonight.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
TO TAKE BOYS
 "OFF THE ROAD"

(Springfield Republican,
 It is to be hoped and expected that the house will accept Senator Couzens's amendment to the war
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
Good evening.
 o-O-o LINES
"A SMILES THE THING.

Good evening.
 o-O-o LINES
 Success-nO such thing,
 VictOry-the same, All's lost i'm the end, It's part of life's game.
 O-O-O All the worlds a stage, and most of us, right now, are looking for passes to see the show.
 O-O-o
 It will be a "Dern" war to the new secertary, if things stop popping.
 O-O-o Roosevelt will deliver his in augural address from behind a bull let-proof desk. But it will be shot out over the air.
 o-O-o President Butler told a con- gressional committee that CO., operation is needed to pull us from the depression. Coop eration, era or just plai9 operation.
 O-O-O Beer won't cure the nations headache. And it will add a dark brown taste to the morning after.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

A rose may droop, But in its faded way, It's still 8 rose, That bloomed another day.
 o-O-o The rain falls on the just and the not to mention the couple in the rumble seat.
 |O-O-o The farmers are more inter- ested in eggsports than im- ports.
 O-O-o More recognition for Farley News item. What are they going to do now, put his head on a stamp?
 o-O-o The country at large is gen. orally pretty small, any way you look at 1t.
 o-O-o Soap box orators should stick to ivory, 99 3-4 per cent pure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04

Labor unions in Scotland arc fighting the new unemployed clubs'' movement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-03-04
ON AND ON The journey through, At best is fleet, We merely trek

1AO bNoU AS We merely trek
 A One-Way street.
 O-O-O They have always estimated the cost of production, but it took the economic collapse to have them start figuring the price of over- production.
 O-O-o Everybody seems to know how to run the nations busi- ness, with the exception of the nation itself.
 O-O-o And who can remember when nickel soup bone last ed two days and then on the third reappeared as hash for the boarders?
 O-O-O Life long friends are never any longer than life itself.
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 so IT GOES
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-08-02
By EARL BROWDER

THE first point in shop concentration picking out the shop
to concentrate There three guiding lines for the
picking out of shop First must make main points
the biggest important key shops each industry and
each locality If do not do that running away
from the main problem The main important forces, the
most able forces must be directed towards these which
usually also the most difficult points
At the time let keep in mind what the Detroit
comrades described picking out the strongest and weak
est links for concentration Some of the first of
the Auto Workers Union from concentrating not only
the biggest plants but simultaneously also of the
weaker and smaller plants. And especially when these
be combined in region, town, this combination will
often found very valuable Of where have
forces the inside this is often good for beginning
some concentrated work on the factory.
Every factory to be studied concetey and concrete
plan of campaign mapped out All that learn from
other experiences is the general principle to learn the mis-
takes be avoided to learn how to direct forces to-
words these concrete questions Different factories have diff
erent problems-big factories different from the little
and all the experiences have gained help all factory
work We have to work out special problems of approaching
different kinds of industry.
We must not at the time forget that in all of the
shop work the question of conspiracy is and i'm
portant the question of illegal work. hour to get
don and at the time protect the organization the
inside.
In all of this work the things that must learn
make of small to proceed further
We often in this fix long not successful in
an immediate objective always know just what to do But
when we win don't always know what to do next. We
do not know how to move from one success to another
THE problem of penetration of the shops and the problem
of the development of the strike movement the problem
building the trade unions the problem of how develop
confidence among the in leadership. This
accomplish by showing them that know how to do
things, by winning thing here and winning thing
there and carrying through certain action, and always
making thing lead to another to higher stage of srug
pile broadening out the struggle deepening the pot
cal character of it. Moving from to making
of every the foundation of Immediately moving for
ward to another And this respect have of the
basic principles of concentration
WHY do concentrate one key shop? Is because
think that this big shop important but the whole indus
try not important? By no means! Our concentration
does narrowing down. Our concentration is to
strategic point precisely because there will
the entire industry at least the entire locality
whereas if concentrate the whole locality and the
whole industry will take long to it that the
workers will be somewhere else by the time get anything
done
FE whole principle of concentration is to thrcow all the
force into point and win there and by that
you double your forces and to the
entire The example of success in strategic
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-08-02

decidedly a dud. Weidemann had
stolen the whole show. DingellS
trump card was the fact that he is
still member in good standing of
the International Typographical
Union. He played it for all it was
worth, but it didn't get him very far
with the crowd. The A. F. Of L. fax
ers are fond of trotting out these
union men" among the capitalist
politicians. Thus at the 1890 A. F.
of L. convention in Boston, I heard
the then Secretary of War, Hurley,
brag about the fact that he had
once been a member Of the United
Mine Workers-and quit the union
during a strike. tno
Dingell praised the Wilson admin
istration as having ftrthered the or
ganization of the workers. He "for-
got" to say that Wilson's War Labor
Board, while it recognized" collective
bargaining and the right to organize,
officially outlawed strikes. To men
ton this might make workers smell
a large and agile rat in the Roosevelt
NEW Oedl.
Frank x. Martel followed Dingell
and large numbers of workers start
ed to walk out. "Sit down." went
up the cry from the A. F. of L. "com-
mitteemen;" some obeyed. Martel is
so thoroughly hated by the workers
of this city, tens of thousands who
have never had any contact with left
wing unions, that the A. F. of l..
always has a tough time getting a
large audience f9r him.
No Discussion Allowed
Martel outdid even the capitalist
politicians in his praise of the Re-
covery Act and lied glibly about the
achievements of the A. F. Of L. among
the steel workers of Detroit and in
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-08-02

attacked Wall Street and the big
banks while whooping it up for the
Wall Street bankers slavery bill. Most
of the time, however, he forgot all
about the Industrial Recovery Act,
but instead waxed eloquent on the
subject of That Wonderful Human
Being, Carl Observation-Disclosures
with appeals for votes.
I'm for you don't forget that" he
shouted I always do what's just and
right. There amt any man in the
city I'm afraid of. For every factory
owner there are 10000 workers, and
you're the boys I'm gonna stand by"
Lauds Open Shop City
At appropriate moments the A. F. of
L. committeeman" planted in the
hall would start the applause. Some
times Frank X Martel, the corrupt
president of the Detroit Federation
Of Labor, sitting on the platform,
would himself give the signal. But
as the A. F. of L. yeggs weren't lis
tening very closely, they sometimes
muffed their signals and started clap
ping at the wrong time. AS, for ex-
ample, when Weideman, mounting to
a peak of eloquence, shouted: Every
body knows that Detroit Is the great
est open-shop city in the world"
Thunderous applause from the A. F,
Of L. claque.
Weideman made one slip of the
tongue: He revealed that he had
been sending weekly letters to Martel
from Washington. This shows how
close are the connections of the A.
F. of L. officials with the govern
ment.
A Union" Man from Congress
After Weideman, Congressman
John Dingell, a thin, looking
man in natty Palm Beach suit, was
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-08-02
Open Letter Guide
to-. Youth Activity
SaysY oungWorke
Brooklyn, N. Y.
July as, 1888.

Dear Conrade Editor:
Comrades, want you to know that
this is my first letter to the Daily"
I am writing this with Wednesdays
issue lying on my lap. Comrade
PROVIDERS article put the pen In my
hand.
I find myself In a club composed
of about fifty young workers and
students, all of whom have healthy
opinion of our Party. But they are
finding it hard to reconcile this gen.
eral opinion with their opinion Of
League and Party members within
the club.
I. have been distributing and dis
cussing the Open Letter with these
non-Party members. They have read
it eagerly, looking for an explanation
to- our laxity.
Our discussions are now taking on
more political character. Though We
started out with fraction Of about
ten and now have dwindled to about
g., we are using the Open Letter as
a solid basis of work and hope to
refresh our ranks through concrete
actions.
Yours comradely,
The comrade from the club
raises several problems before mem.
bers of the Party working In mass
organizations:
What should be done IN order 70
establish the Party and Y. G. l.
within this organization?
O To visit all workers who have
been in the Party but have dropped
out, finding out the causes for their
leaving the Party.
lD To discuss with these COM
rades together with the Party mem.
beers, in friendly, comradely man.
ner, the shortcomings Of the Party
fraction within the organization, al
ways keeping in mind the necessity
of frank and open discussion for tho
purpose Of improving the work of
the Party as whole In the organ
ization. The Open Letter emphasizes
this very sharply. 1t states that It
must be absolutely clear that pod.
tive criticism and practical proposals
and .comradely, material exchange Of
political opinions for improving the
work of the Party are vital neces-
sity for the Party. -. :" This is also
vital necessity for the comrades In
the club. Only by thoroughly
thrashing out the problems confront.
ing them in the organization and Sc
riously checking up on the activity
of every Party comrade, working a.
unit within. the organization, viii
they be able to regain the confidence
of the workers
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-08-02
Letters on Carrying Out the Open Letter

The Open Letter calling for in
tensified activity was very good. 1t
may be criticized in that it offered
no concrete plan for expanding the
work. A plan for intensified action
should be formulated. My suggestion,
and it can be modified, is as follows:
Each Party member should be call
ed upon to produce at least ten new,
thoroughly grounded worker-menl-
bers in the next three months. This
would bring the Party organization
up to 100000, and prepare the way
for better mass work.
In order to bring these new mem
bers into the Party close personal
contact is necessary every day or
every other day, with the members
taking the novitiates carefully thru
the Marx-Lenin literature and illus
trating the points with contemporary
examples.
While this intensified personal
work is going on mass work should,
of course, continue. Mass speaking,
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1933-08-02

ing out the most important large
plants firmly entrenching the Party
and the revolutionary trade unions
. thru persistent day to day activity.
and then outlines 8 tasks for the
Party. But it not only outlines these
tasks, it states how to carry thru
these tasks.
But the Open Letter points out
that if the Party is to carry thru
these tasks, if 1t is to begin to movs
in the direction of reaching, organic
ing and winning the workers in tbs
decisive industries, these tasks must be
concretized by each district, by each
section, by each unit. TN order to
get the Party now firmly rooted
among the decisive elements Of the
American workers, 1t must in all seri-
BUSINESS carry out the concentration
on special factories, districts and sec
lions. The center of gravity of Party
work must be shifted to the develop
ment of the lower organizations, the
factory nuclei, local organizations and
street nuclei"