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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31
|V.F. OFFERS NEW
 ACT ON VETERANS
Bulletins for Care of Ex= ServiCemen Received
 Here To-day

Veteran welfare legislation being sponsored by the Veterans, of For eign Wars of the United States, was submitted to congress the first week in February, in the form of bill GIT. R. No. 783O), introduced by Congressman Gerald Boileau of Wisconsin.
 Announcement of the bill, to- gether with bulletins on the pro- gross of other V. r. W. legislative proposals, was received today by Commander Vincent P. sMahoney, Wheeler Young post No. 201, from George K. Brobeck. Washington, D. C., legislative representative of the V. F. W.
 IT. R. No. 1880, which follows shall be paid to the following classes of persons: veterans suf- fering from servicc-connected dis abilities; all permanently disabled or diseased veterans, regardless of the cause of their ailment; restor- ation to the pension rolls at their former pension rates, of all veter- aIio WiV IOSClNCu bOFCI ptu- sions prior to the passage of tho economy act on March 20, 1893, pensions for the dependents of vet eranfs, regardless of the cause of the veterans death and pensions
 for the dependents of veterans who died of service-connected causes. Permanent rating boards and ap- peal boards are to be established by the administrator, according to l the provisions of II. K. No. 1880.
 Two-thirds of the members of such boards must have had foreign serv- ice, and one-third must have had
 actual combat service. Such pro visions, the V. r. w. believes, will insure that the personnel of such
 boards will have the experience and understanding necessary to the proper conduct of their work.
 II. R. No. 1880, Commander Mahoney said today, will re-estab-
 lish veteran legislation which was in force for fifteen years but which was virtually destroyed by the so- called economy act. In support of the bill, the V. F. w. is waging a the mandates laid down by the 34th national encampment of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States at Milwaukee last 'direct-by-maiP campaign in which hundreds of thousands of letters and telegrams from members, oth- CT veterans and their friends in all parts of the country, are being sen: to individual senators and repre- sentatives at Washington. demand ing their support of the measure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31
Park Pavilion Opens
 Tomorrow Afternoon
Concert to Be Given By DeVito Ensemble
 Latest Murals to Be Exhibited

chestra under the direction of Jo- seph N .DiVito from until o. clock.
 Immediately after the perform ance of Nal Hallett and his fa- nous Hollywood orchestra tonight 8 crew of workmen will begin making ready for the Sabbath event. The ballroom has been en- tirely redecorated with q stage setting representing the Mountain of the Holy Cross jn Colorado as main piece. The painting is the work of Superintendent of Parks Irving w. Harrison, and all dec- orations are by park employees.
 A special floral show twill be an added feature of the day. the many flowers and plants represent ing tho work done at the municipal greenhouse at Fulton park under the direction of Frederick l.. King, florist. Special invitations have been sent to city officials and other notables. but the public fn general Is cordially invited to visit the pavilion tomorrow for the free con- cert and floral exhibition.
 Members of the orchestra which play the concert are Joseph N. Di- Vito, first violin; Michael Pace, second violin; Mario DiCecco, viola; Clifford Blatherwick, cello sax; Dave Robertson, bass; and Lewis DiVito. piano.
 The program will include the following numbers:
 Selections from "Prima Donna," Victor Herbert; valse, Sweet Mys- tery of Life" Victor Herbert; se- lection from Countess Maritza, |" Kalmann; Sylvia" Langley; "Flow Worm," Lincke; selections from Love Song" Offenbach; Bar cafolle, Hoffmann: Trees" Speaks: selections from "Rose Marie" Friml; violin solos, Joseph DiVito. violinist. Londonderry Aair, Tango by Albeniz.
 Intermission - Selections from "Adrienne." Mafunno: popular se- lections, without That Certain Thing" Ncsbit: "orchids In the Moonlight" Yomans: Smoke Gets Tn Your Eyes" Yomans: "Boule- yard of Broken Dreams" Warren; selections from 'Tse Student Prince" Sigmund Romberg; Con- zanetta, Godard: selections from "The Three Musketeers," Friml: Desert Song." Sigmund Romberg; selections from "Oh Kay" George Gershwin finale.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31
Public's Financial , Assistance Sought
 For City's Needy
Campaign for New Pledges Progressing FavOrablyt Current Ones Expire May l-Relief Recipients List
 increasing SteadIy-CWA Ends Tomorrow

Collection once more of Mutual Aid pledges will start officially to- morrow, April 1st, Chairman VII liam M. Harris and Treasurer Lewis s. Reed stated, when talked iwth, that they are prepared tu take up where they left off several weeks ago when the collections were temporarily suspended.
 Drive Progressing
 Charles J. Allen of the Connec- ticut Light and Power company, who Is chairman of the drive for new pledges to the Mutual Aid, also stated today that the cam paign is going forward with much speed. Tho present pledges expire on May 1st and by that time, Chairman Allen stated, he expects to have list to turn in of new contributors larger than ever be- fore in the history of the Mutual Aid.
 In other words, the Waterbur- fans who have been. supporting the Mutual Aid since 1t was start ed a couple of years ago will swing back into action once more be- ginning tomorrow and will give their financial assistance to the drive to take care of the city's needy. The list of Mutual Aid re.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31

Mayor Joseph Dutton of Bristol, we'll known in Waterbury, was be- ing widely mentioned today throughout the state and in Wash ington, D. C., for the post of ZEBRA administrator for Connecticut. At the present time Miss Eleanor H. Little of Hartford Is the acting ad- ministrator. William M. Harris of this city has already been named EZRA administrator for the Wa terbury district.
 Another name mentioned, also, Is that of ex-Mayor' William J. Rankin of Hartford. Both names have been suggested to National Administrator Harry L. Hopkins. Due to the fact that on Monday all the CWA men are to be shifted over to the EZRA the selection of an administrator for Connecticut is expected very soon.
 Hopkins for DuttOn
 It is known that already two telegrams have been received from Connecticut by Administrator Hopkins urging the appointment of Mayor Dutton. On Monday the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31

Edward II. Davis, statfstician at the Scovill company, will address the meeting Of the Bunker Hill Mems League in the Bunker Hill church Monday night. Cutting Corners Across the Atlantic" Is tile subject of Mir Davis talk, and is the story Of an out-of-the ordinary six weeks trip to Europe.
 Following the speaking program q light lunch will be served, and a social hour enjoyed. A business meeting of the league will be call- ed to order at 8 D. m.
 Announcing the program for the months Of April and May, officials Of the league have prepared sev- eral Interesting programs. Guests at a meeting to be held Friday, April 6, arc members of the Plume and Atwood Forcmen's association, wha will be entertained with suffle- board. quoits. cards, volleyball and indoor baseball games, with re- treatments to follow. The commit tee in charge includes Leslie Rood, John Wolcott, Al Loeffler, Gene Rogers and Fred Trowbrldge.
 Our Village Band" a one act musical novelty, will be presented April 19 and 20, by the League Band at the Bunker Hill church gymnasium. The skit was written
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31
ONE.ACT PLAYLET
 PART OF. SERVICES

"Simon the Lcper", one-act play will be given at the evening service of the First Methodist church tomorrow evening. Services will start at 7:30. Rev. Richard Hcgarty, pastor, will preach on Pilgrims of Everlasting Life," at the morning service. Characters in the play by Dorothy Clarke Will son include: Simon. Richard Heg- arty, Jr.; Judith his sister, Mrs. Clayton $. Brown; Anon. his brother, Hawtrey Teams; Susanne, his betrothed. Miss Betty Cash man; Lazarus, his friend, William Blair; Mary and Martha, sisters of Lazarus, Mrs. Robert Condit and Miss Cora Standard; Jalon, a. leper, Phillip .Breux. The scene of the play is a garden between the homes of Simon and Lazarus of Bethany.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31
Mayor Joseph Dutton
 May Be Administrator
Popular Bristol Executive Mentioned for EZRA Posi-
 tiOn-Ranlxin Also Candidate

work program supervision will be- offered to the state relief comInies. sion but it is understood that New ton c. Brainard, chairman of the commission, is reluctant to take the responsibility of directing the EZRA in Connecticut. In the event that he does not take the duties over then another administrative agency will have to be named in the state, hence the boom behind Mayor Dutton for the post of ad- ministrator.
 Officials Disagree
 It is reported that Mir Brainard and the rest of the state commis- sion still are not in sympathy with the policies of National Adminis- trator Hopkins. Director Brainard and Administrator Hopkins broke some time ago.
 The latter was informed that Mayor Dutton has had eight years experience in handling work relief and other forms of relief and would quality in other respects for the Connecticut administrative assignment. z
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31
LOCAL MEN FACE
 SUPERIOR COURT

Admitting the theft of Is chick ems, Joseph Smith and Michael Pulaski of Railroad Hill street were bound over to the superior court after a hearing in Cheshire yesterday.
 The missing chickens were taken from coop on the property of Ed ward Scott on the Waterbury road, Cheshire. Smith formerly was cm- ployed by Scott.
 The two men told Grand Juror Richard Williams that they were intoxicated at tho time of the theft. Unable to furnish bond of $1,800 they were taken to Jail to awat. trial at the next term of the su- perior court.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31

| lief recipients has been increasing
 weekly with the reduction in the CWA ranks.
 To-day Last CWA Day Tomorrow the CWA goes out Of
 existence and the 1,357 men on
 the CWA rolls will be transferred
 to the EZRA payroll! They will
 continue on their present jobs for
 now as the contracts for EZRA
 supplies on the new jobs to be un- dertaken locally have not yet been bought. Bids have been turned ifl- to the state EZRA. purchasing agent but the contracts have not been let.
 Local Administrator Harris stat ed this morning that he doubts if the materials will be purchased
 for while, yet, as the call for the
 bids provides a period of GO days in which to submit figures. Tho local work will include storm sewer and water main projects, school repairs and the erection of the Washington Park Community House. The materials for the lat ter will be furnished by the city but the EZRA men will do the work pending further orders. If they are transferred from the job later the work will be carried on by the Mutual Aid men.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31
LITCHFIELD A. R. C.
 PRAISED HIGHLY

Litch1leld county's chapter of the American Red Cross is accorded high praise for It's recent roll call publicity in the current issue of the Red Cross Courier. a national publication. The publicity, the pub iication states, "offers many valu- able suppestions to townships sim ilarly situated"
 Tn the opinion of the national organization the success of the Litchfeld campaign twas perhaps primarily due to the well planned publicity which did arrest the at- tention of the man in tho street."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31
New Holy Name Society
 To Receive Tomorrow

The newly organized Holy Name society of St Joseph's church will receive communion in a body at, the o'clock mass tomorrow morning. It was voted at the Tuesday meeting that the last Sun day of every month will be ob- served as communion Sunday for the society.
 Father Valantiejus was the guest speaker at the meeting, and Father Gauronskas, chaplain of the so- clety, read the rules for the re- gently appointed social, publicity and Eucharistic committees. A smoker for members of the society only was planned for date to be later announced.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31

Open house will be in order at the Hamilton park pavilion tomor- row afternoon when 1t is expected that hundreds of residents of Wa terbury and nearby towns will visit the popular municipal recreation center for the annual spring open- ing and Easter concert. No ad- mission will be charged. A pro- gram of both popular and classical music will be presented by an or-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31
PLAY-OFF TODAY
 IN CHESS CONTEST

Mitchell and Bjorkman have gained the semi-final round in the championship chess tournament being played at the Central Y, with the other two semi-fnalists to be probably determined today In the matches to be played.
 Results of the first round are as follows: Mitchell defeated Crowell, Moran who won the play-oT for his place from Nagy lost to Green. Mitchell took tho quarter final match.
 Strong defeated Katklns and Cash lost to Bjorkman who won the play of. The match between Leaser and Powers remains to be played. Norling defeated Westcr- berg.
 Clarens defeated Cornell and Cashman won from Knowlton. Tho playoff will be held today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31
Milk Boards Plans
 Scored By Dealers
Waterbury Incident of Injustice Cited at Hartford
 Hearing-MOrton E. Pierp0nt Presided at Meeting

bury and Vice-President Ralph B. Hemingway of North Haven.
 Another Meeting Called
 The association will hold its next meeting at the Hotel Garde, Hartford, on Wednesday. Plans for caring for the situation arising with the expiration of contracts will be discussed.
 At that time another source of complaint against the 15 per cent quota reduction will be the pro- ducer- dealers association mem. bers are already disposing of theil own surplus and the board ruling would make them suffer double cut.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31
Bunker Hill League
 Publishes Program
Edward K. Davis Guest Speaker-Foremen's Assn to
 Be Entertained-Musi Act Arranged

and produced by Reginald Law renee and the musical director IS
 Joseph Baril. The Thursday per- formance Is given for children. A card party Is planned for Fri
 day, May IS. with prizes for each table and refreshments served. The program for the May 2 meeting has not yet been completed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31
STOLE TRAIN FOOD

Moscow (UP)-One reason for the high cost of food on Soviet dining cars recently was un- earthed by the OGPU, political police. They found that some em- ployes were systematically steal ing food, raising prices without authority and forging bills. Nine teen persons were arrested.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31

october 8 to 14th, $50 fire loss and nine alarms; from October E to 21 inclusive, $315 fire loss wieh II alarms. Total fire loss for 1932 amounted to $233,239.31.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31
DRAWN FOR JURY DUTY
 TWICE

Bridgewater, Mass, (UP) --- Thrice within n year an employe Of J. IT. Fairbanks store here haS been chosen for jury duty. Latest to be drawn Is William H. Bevan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31

Mexico will exempt from real estate taxes land on which. hotels are built.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-03-31

TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY. i x. LOST-Police pup. (black and tan), white spot on breast. Answers to Teddy" Reward. Phone 3-376l.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-07

ment which renders such valuable
service to the people year in and year
out be expected to make earnings,
when departments of the government
that contribute nothing but spend mil
lions are cheerfully supported and
no questions asked and no opposition
recorded?
Presently congress will make vast
appropriations for navy and army
supplies, munitions, ships, and death
dealing appliances that will be wasted
and overtaken by obsolescence by the
time they are completed.
It is hoped that some congressman
will have the courage to take up the
matter of better treatment of post
office employees as to hours and man
ner of employment, and as to decent
wages and, in some spots, less of the
tyrannical attitude of those clothed
with little brief authority.-Inter-
national Oil Worker.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-07
THE RISING TIDE or ORGANIZATION


It's the aia vibrant that
things It's
sr
fooights unorganzd
workers the from clerks Offices of
skilled unskled
familiar with the traditions and land there the
thrilling with opportunities with the of the
rights and justice.
thing brings hope many points
called organization.
the whereby all
greater opportunities
that belongs particular special kinds
particular skill kind
principle those who
that there principles of human welfare which
Conditions daily living will in
with principles of human welfare those workers
primarily
pared sustained efforts to realize their ideals.
Organization intelligent
life for the best development
that prepared
against exploitation of M horizon and crampng of
individuality.
Organization all workers
bakery workers. ditch dgge "Wops exploited
corporations public school institutions 1t unda
things which the foundation
for all betterment progress.
primary speed
supplemented
leisure better living self
Economic contracts
dealing
spirit
Those who termed salaries have the
problems opposition
organization agency
regardless of the degree of skill intellectual attain
necessary Effectiveness bargaining
skill organizing the
compensation and improved conditions under which work done
hold themselves ao from Contamination" with
unions with
skilled the workers the bakery plants the packing houses
the steel mills
intelligent All who have
their SKINS there kindred spirit that unites all workers
which vves dmocaze and makes beautiful the world
of and life
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-07
IN THE INTEREST OF ALL

The farm cooperative movement
is, first and foremost, designed to help
the agricultural producer-to obtain
for him a larger share of the final
selling price of his product, and to
make his production methods more
profitable and efficient.
In carrying out this purpose, the
consumer is not "stung," he is, on the
contrary, immensely benefited. 1t is
necessary to him that constant sup
ply of first-grade farm products be
always at his beck and call. He wants
food of quality, and at fair price.
And that is what the co-operatives
strive to give him. When a farmer
gets more for what he raises, it does
not mean that the consumer is the
victim of profteering simply
means that the money he pays to the
retailer has been fairly distributed
between those who produced the prod
udts, those who handled them between
farm and market, and those who sold
them 70 the public.
From another aspect, the farm CO.
op d aiding the urban resident.
Farmers of the country normally pro-
vide the largest single consuming
source for the products of our fac
tories. The drop in farm income is one
OF the most burning problems of de-
preston. AS the co-ops gradually
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-07
IMMORAL PROFIT

Postmaster General Farley reports
$12,161 ,415.03 profits for the fiscal
year ending June 80, 1884. That, he
thinks, is something to boast about.
1t isn't. It's something to regret. It
is immoral. Those earnings came
out of the reduced wages of under
paid and overworked handlers of mail
and from excessive postage rates paid
by the people.
Why should the post office depart
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-07

is made to move at rate just short
of the utmost that human nature can
bear.
In some cases, even this limit is
passed. There are letters from auto
workers showing that on certain
machine, the pace is so terrible that
frequently 10 different operators try
that machine within a month.
The automobile industry is long
overdue for cleaning which only alb
solute liberty for labor to organize in
that industry can procure. A late
start is better than none; but it de-
mands vigorous follow-up.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-07
automobile accidents. 1t is the tragic

automobile accidents. It is the tragic
tax
Investigators say that at least 95
per cent of motor accidents are avoid
able. They cannot be blamed on the
automobile, but on the driver. They
are due to some failure, some sin of
omission or commission on the part
of the man or woman behind the
wheel In spite Of intensive work by
the authorities and safety associa-
tions, we go on. just the same, smash
ing and crashing, killing and MAIN
ing, Haunting the laws and regula-
tions.
And we are paying plenty for it.
According to estimates compiled by
the National Bureau of Casualty and
Surety Underwriters, $4,000 or more
peISoiS VIII pe hIlieu CniS year, ano
more than a million injured. Stats
ticians estimate the total economic
cost of all this to be between one
and half billion and two and half
billion dollars when all the items are
added. Assuming that two billion dol
lars approaches the correct figure, il
means a cost Of about $16.66 fo1
every one of the 100000 900 persons
in the United States. That is indeed
a tragic tax to pay for our own reck-
lessness.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-07
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1884
CLEAN UP THE AUTO INDUsTR,

CLEAN UP THE AUTO INDUSTRY
President Roosevelt has instructed
the research and planning division of
the NRA to make study of the auto
mobile industry, and determine what
steps can be taken to lessen seasonal
fluctuations in employment, and give
every auto worker the benefits of a
regular and dependable yearly wage
Leon Henderson, of the MIRA, will
have charge of this industry, under
express instructions that he shall col
laborate with the Bureau of Labor
Statistics.
This is good news, even though con-
siderably overdue Labor conditions
in the auto industry have been a dis
grace for years. With high nominal
hourly wage-high, that is, from the
viewpoint of a sweatshop proprietor
automobile employment is so unstable
that the yearly wages are cruelty
small.
The president himself speaks of a
case in which a man was paid $40 a
day--and worked 65 days in the year,
and said he had been advised that
average earnings in the auto industry
were less than 5000 a year.
The inquiry, if pushed properly, will
uncover worse cases than the one re-
ported to the president. 1t will show
that for year after year employment
in auto factories has varied so per
cent within the twelve months-and
sometimes even more. 1t will show
that the worker is required to bear,
not only the cost of seasonal f1uctu-
ations, but the cost of the uncertainty
of supply as well. A shortage of al
most any article may "hold up the
line," and when that happens, the
men bear the cost, not the manage
ment.
But of more Importance yet, in the
long run, is the internal speed-up sys-
tenn which has developed in the indus
try. Workers are paced by the moving
belt which carries the parts which
men must put together; and the belt
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1934-12-07
ONCE MORE-OUR DECREPIT
HOUSING

A survey just made shows that in
the lower East Side of New York,
where the ground is priced as if it
were carpeted with $40 bills, 35 per
cent of the area is covered by build
ings valued at $4,000 or less. Nearly
all are obsolete; all ought to be torn
down to make room for decent hous-
ing in place of slums. To add to the
difficulties always encountered in
slum clearance in this country, this
land and the 2,87O buildings which
occupy it are scattered among much
better improved and managed prop
erty.
This report is just the latest of
scores of surveys which show the all
but unfillable need of housing. Sober
estimates are that not more than one
third of our population are rightly
housed, and that another third are
lodged under conditions which are a
distinct menace to their own health
and the public welfare. The new in
terest in this basic problem is en-
couraging, but it will not be fully val
ued until it shows forth in building
jobs.