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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-01

young workers in the industry by
the following provisions. ct is I'M
derstood that the minimum wages
herein specified do not apply to
boys temporarily employed on small
package delivery trucks and they
shall not be submitted to arbitra-
ton"
Minimum Wage. The agreement
completely ignores the question of
minimum wage, which was origi-
nally set by the union to be $27.50
and $3.50 per week. This provides
the best weapon in the hands of
the employers to drive workers into
acceptance of their company union
policy by dishing out only few
hours of work during the week to
those who will remain true to the
union.
e-hiring and Blacklisting. The
so-called preferential list for which
this agreement provides will turn
out to be nothing else but a list Of
those preferred by the employers.
The employers are already refusing
to give back their jobs to the most
militant strikers under the excuse
that there is not enough work.
Arbitration. All disputes in re-
CARDS to wages and working condi-
tons are left to arbitration under
the authority of the Regional Labor
Board just as in the May strike of
the drivers. The drivers can expect
nothing from arbitration except
further attacks of the employers
sanctioned by this labor hating
agency that was condemned even
by the weakened strike bulletin,
the Organizer"
The only difference between this
peace agreement" and the original
vicious proposals for settlement
made by the employers, dominated
by the Citizens Alliance, is a
change in wording of the para
graphs dealing with the breaking
of Local STA. And this is the agree
ment which the treacherous leader
ship of Local STA recommended to
the drivers for acceptance and even
dared to call it partial victory for
the drivers.
The Strike Could Have Been Won;
1t was Defeated by Its Leadership
Why is it that the drivers, the
most militant section of Minneapo-
lis workers, men who were ready to
sacrifice their lives, as some of
them did Oh. Ness and j. Belor
have to submit to these terms of
the Citizens Alliance? The an
swer is plain. No matter how mill
family the workers fight, if they
submit themselves to treacherous
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-01
Proposes NJ eth O DIS for
Winning Over Men in
BOss-Run Unions

company ordered new elections. we
felt that we we're already sufi-
ciently strong to defy openly the
wishes of the company.
We issued a slogan this time not
to vote and not to place candidates.
Out Of nearly 500 workers, only
about $50 participated in the cleo
tons, very definitely showing that
we won the majority Of the work
ers, at least against the company
union.
In the Chicago Hardware Foundry
Company, the local of the Steel and
Metal Workers Industrial Union
issued a leaf1et on the experiences
of the workers with the company
union which we cite in full as one
Of the examples of methods of
struggle against company unions.
The leafet reads as follows:
after years experience with
Mr.. Sherven's company union we
are worse off today than ever be-
fore. LayOffs increasing, speed
up intensified, low wages and ir-
regular hours are our lot. If the
job does not pass the inspection
many times it is strapped and
we get nothing for the time we
put in. To complain about this
to the company union, as indi-
viduals, Is fruitIess.
Tomorrow the company union
will have a meeting. FELLOW
WORKERS! Get together in
every department, discuss your
grievances and demands and
present them to the company
union meeting. DEMAND AC-
TON. Our families cannot live
on loose promises and hot air.
DEMAND:
/. 30 hours a weak.
2. so cents an hour for unskilIed
labor.
3. Other trades 30 percent in
crease in wages.
4. Abolition of the company
union and the right to organize
and join a union of our own
choosing.
5. For WORKERS UNEM-
PLOYMENT INSURANCE BILL
HR759S.
6. Against speed-up.
"JOin real rank and file union
the STEEL AND METAL
WOR KER 8 INDUSTRIAL
UNION"
We wish to conclude this article
with drawing the necessary con-
illusions:
l. The company unions are being
built by the respective corporations
because they feel that the leader
ship of the ALL. will be unable to
control workers if they join the
ALL. Although they have COM
plete confidence in the Greens,
Lewises and company, they fear the
workers below. There are good
reasons for this. There have been
a number of strikes lead by the
newly organized locals Of the ALL.
Therefore, in the basic industries,
the bosses are depending upon both
the leaders of the ALL. and the
company unions. They do not ex-
clude each other, but rather supple
ment each other.
2. There are some workers in
shops who are influenced by the
company union. We already indi-
Gated in this article that the COM
pany unions do take up sometimes
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-01
Systematic Activity Urged
In Company Unions by c. p.

For instance, Charles R. Hook,
President Of the American Rolling
Mill Company, declared: I'VE don't
want labor disputes" He also ex-
planned why they don't want labor
disputes" and especially trade
unions, because, quoting Mr.. Hook,
Labor Unions depend upon CO.
erciOn to force the highest possible
wage rates"
Ernest T. Weir, Chairman of the
National Steel Corporation, is also
for company unions because they
are promoting industrial peace, ("
and cooperation between en-
ployers and employees and not an
tagonisms."
So, the objective set by these two
steel magnates as the tasks of the
company unions is well defined.
The company unions are to main
tain industrial peace" which means
exploitation and misery for the
workers, fat profits for the bosses.
This is the main objective of the
company unions.
The company unions are fully
controlled by the respective COR
poration or enterprise. This has
also been openly proclaimed at the
said hearing, We will here quote
John Larkin, General Chairman
of the Employees Representatives of
the Weirton Steel Company. He
was asked the question How is
your organization (the company
union) financed?" Mr.. Larkin an
swered: ut is financed by SIS paid
by the company per month for
every representative that is elected
He was asked the question "Who
pays the expenses of printing ball
lots and other expenses of the COM
pany union?" His answer was:
The company pays an assessment
Of so cents per head. The repre-
Sentatiyes ask the company to pay
them for each and every man that
works in the company so cents for
the fund to finance the organiza-
ton" He was asked another ques-
tion why is it that the company
pays all the expenses?" He an
Swered:
We'll, to explain that, there
are lot of men that work in the
various mills on laboring jobs, and
such as that, and it would be a
crime to take money of of a man
making 40 cents or 421a cents an
hour working 40 hours week to
pay to any institution, would it
not? Would not it be better to
get somebody to finance a thing
like that? If they had to pay
into that institution it would be
just robbing them"
This explains very clearly that
the company unions are body and
soul controlled by the bosses. 1t
also exposes the starvation wages
paid to workers in plants controlled
by the company unions.
We will now examine some of the
concrete experience in struggle
against the company unions in the
Chicago District. In the steel mills
of the Calumet Steel Region, COM
pany unions were introduced in
June, 1888. These company unions
were formed more or less in the
following manner:
The fireman in the department
picked group of workers in whom
he had complete confidence and
called them to a meeting. He told
them that the company plans to or
ganize company union. The COM
pany then issued a call for cleo
tons These picked workers then
became agents for the company,
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-01
WALL STREETS
CAPITOL
BY SEYMOUR WALDMAN.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31.-Th G
political representatives Of that sec
ton Of the American ruling class
of bankers. industrialists and big
landlords who control the Repub-
lican Party are straining every
nerve to convince workers and
farmers not yet conscious Of their
revolutionary task and position that
Franklin Delano Roosevelt is tear
ing at a breakneck speed in the
direction Of Ksrk Marx.
Their appeals to support the Con
stitution and to oppose 'regimenta-
ton" are but camouflaged slogans
for what is intrinsically a back
to-Hoover movement. Picturing the
New Deal as a wild. radical, ter
ribly expensive venture is the tao
tic designed to entice employers
now happy under the beak of the
predatory Blue Eagle. "Regimenta-
ton" is the catchword intended to
brighten into the Republican fold
those Of the lower middle class, the
intellectuals and professionals, and
workers not yet free of the anti
Soviet poison injected into their
veins for so many years by innu-
merable capitalist propaganda or
gans.
Farley's 'Humanitarianism"
RooSeyelt's and Jim Farley's
Democratic Party. the rival group
DESTROYS Of continuing to represent
Americas ruling class, repeat tire
iessly that it has the proper respect
for property and all that that
sacred COW signifies. Yes, sir. Don't
The Washington times., 1934-05-05
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Correct Manners
BY Mrs. Cornelius Beeckman

How To Use the New Dishes
Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
I won a 28-piece set of dishes
at a Halloween party, and I
would like to know just what. I
should serve when using them?
The set is of beautiful black
onyx. It consists of six cups, six
Saucers, six small ash trays, six
coasters, salt and pepper shak-
ers and the cream and sugar
bowl.
What sort Of glasses would
you suggest getting for the coast
ers?
Would it be all right to serve
sandwiches?
Is there a certain time Of the
day or evening when this set
should be used? S.
This set, with the addition OF
some plates of tea-plate size or
of slightly larger size, would, I
should think, be convenient to
use when you are serving tea, or
when you are having one table
of bridge, or when you are haV-
ing six people in for supper.
Against the black coasters
white glasses would be the most
effective, I think. And tumblerS
would probably fit best in the
coasters.
Yes.
I am sure that you will find
many occasions in the day or
evening, to use this set when
you are having a few guests.
fMrs. Beeckman wiH be glad
b answer questions on gnod
"a ESlaelos
The Washington times., 1934-05-05
Note Of Thanks

Dear Mrs. Beeckman:
I received a Christmas card
and a very lovely handkerchief
from my boy friends aunt in a
distant city.
I am in doubt as to whether
I should send her a note thank
ing her for her thoughtfulnesS,
and also my appreciation, as I
have only met her once. #
this is proper, would you kindly
give me a little letter Of this
nature? B.
BY all means write at once
and thank this friendly woman
for her kindness. Something
like this, perhaps:
Dear Mrs. Anderson:
How very kind you were to
include me in your Christmas
thoughts, and how very gener-
GUS and friendly you were to
express your thought so per
fectly. The handkerchief Is a
beauty, and I save it for the
''very best" occasions. I am
delighted with it, and 1t Is
quite the loveliest one that I
have ever owned.
have such lovely memories OF
our meeting, Mrs. Anderson, and
I am looking forward, with the
greatest anticipation, to seeing
you again very soon. Are you
coming here soon? Please do
let me know when you are plan
ming to come, and please do let
me see you.
All good wishes to you. and
warm greetings for your new
yeAA
flnmo77Iatls -l.' O.
The Washington times., 1934-05-05

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24-bird
25-snareS
26-a virulent epidemic
27-pen-name of Charles Lamb
dissolution used in medicine
30-send back
minute mark
efficient
38-compulsion
41-scotch cap
43-sides Of birds heads
45-artificial alloy Of gold and
silver
47-tailless amphibian
48-silkworm -
49-skin
50-cry of a pigeon
51-boy
52-man's name
The Washington times., 1934-05-05
TODAYS CROSSWORD PUZZLE
JUST KIDS

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1s-terrestrial isopods
20-ocean
21-an impetuous attack
2S-paradise
26-small
29-the Junebug
31-vexation
32-omitted in pronouncing
34-modern
36-transgression
31-length measure
89-eemale Of the horse (pl1
2O-discretion
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4A-Chinese pagoda
46-turned
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S3-to weary
S4-propelling implement
HAaanguase Of Scottish High
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The Washington times., 1934-05-05

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-06
M The Local Theaters


The trials and hardshlps of a minor white sailor man" and his brave, undaunted wife are graphi- cally depleted In Little Man, What Now ?" which begins a four-day engagement ot Warmers State thcater tomorrow with Margaret Sulavan, hit of "Only Yesterday, and Douglass Montgomery in the leading roles.
 At the time of his marriage, Montgomery, in his character of Hans, Is clerk in the store of a corn merchant in a little German town, and is discharged when news of his wedding reaches the ears of his employer, ruthless man who has hoped to marry off his daugh- ter to the attractive young assist ant.
 Thus begins a trail of hardship and privation for the youthful married pair, made endurable only by the fact that they are young and very much in love with each other. After m unfortunate ex- pcrience with his unpleasant step. mother, the young man secures another position, only to lose 1t a few months before his wife expects the birth of a child. Stark tragedy faces them, but they are sustained by the undaunted spirit of the young and unsophisticated, and in the end comes development which insures thom at least q tenn porary respite from the worries which have surrounded their mar ried life. And since the young are not prone to look far ahead, Hans and Lammchen are content. Little Man, What Now?" in- cludes Alan Hale, Hedda Hopper, George Meeker, Mae Marsh and many other favorites of the screen, while the story was adapted from Hans Fallada's best-selllng novel by the famous playwright, William Anthony McGuire.
 The surrounding program will include Abe Lyman and band in "Tin Hat Harmony" Popeye the Sailor in "The Man on the Flying Trapezc'. Grantland Rice Sport light, Animal Antics" screen souv- mfrs and tho latest world news. Attra ctions closing tonight include "Em barrassing Moments" and Let's Try Again."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-06
MOOSE TO HONOR | UPREME OFFICERS
Local Lodge Sending Dele- gatiOn to NOrwalk to
 Convey Greetings

Members of the Waterbury lodge of Moose will attend the meeting tonight at the Norwalk lodge, which will mark the only appearance of the year in New England of national officers of the order.
 Moose lodges throughout New England and New York will be re- presented at the session. Besides Supreme Dictator Albert J. Sartori of Spokane, other national officers to be present include Deputy Su- preme Secretary Harry Jeffers, of Moosehart. Illinois, Deputy Organ izer William J. Bennett, of Newark and District Deputy Supreme Die tator George Hubbard of Meriden
 Preceding the meeting, the vis- !tfng officers and the leaders of the various Moose lodges will meet at a dinner at the Fountain Inn.
 The following local members will leave in private cars at 6 o. clock tonight from in front of Moose hall: John Hannon, dictator of the Waterbury lodge, William Daley, Harry Hubert, Patrick Tul- ly, Frank J. Egan, Emil F, Dahl, Henry Carisio, Thomas Murphy Edgar Harder. Michael Martone Bernard Comerford, James Gull bert, James Curran, Henry Byrn, John Bowling, Thomas Bywnter and Thomas Paris.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-06

Following the election the entire Connecticut delegation adjourned to stateheadquarters in the Mayhower hotel where they held a celebda- ton in honor of the new president. Miss Mary F. Kennedy of thls city placed the name of Miss Lord ih nomination, and Mrss Mary F. O'Connor of New Haven, member of the resolutions committee, ot- ficially seconded the nomination No other candidate was offered In opposition. and Miss Lord re- ceived every vote.
 In proposing Miss Lord for honors various speakers took oc- oasion to pay tribute to her ability and her record of service.
 Hattie II. Gordon of the Kansas City, Mo, Teachers club, who sec onded the nomination, stated "Wo know that with Miss Lord at the lfeim of the classroom teachers department we will keep awake. Mis- Edith Armitage of Auburn, N. M, remarked that the teachers of New York state had watched Miss Lord in her various activities and Were very proud of her. "She ts fearless and courageous and that Is what we need here," she con- cluded.
 Ernest w. Butterield of Hart. ford was reelected as one Of II vice-president of the association He had no opposition.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-06
U. s. COCKTAILS
 <: ANGER MARQUIS
Wine COnnoisseur Oi
 France Jibes at Amer= !. jeans in Speech

London - OUP) -- A jibe at Americans for their delectation ih cocktails was the feature of Il speech delivered at luncheon here by one of the most famous wine connoisseurs, the Marquis dc Po- lignac.
 N"I hear that Americans still arc drinking cocktails and other abominable things" observed the maquis.
 His expression reflected chagrin and contempt as he spoke.
 "And why not champagne|' historically inquired tlfe French aristocrat. "Ah, champagne. The iady friend of Louis KY, Madame Pompadour has said that cham pagne is the only wine which makes the eye twinkle without bringing Il flush to the check. To this comment I would like to add that champagne does not make one fat.
 "Did you ever realize" de Polig- mac asked his audience, that there are only 20,000 acres of land under cultivation to produce the worlds supply of champagne?"
 Raising his eyebrows and wi'h a broad sweep of the arm, the maquis concluded. "1t eez n drink for lover and eenvalids. You can enjoy 1t In a moteur-car, or air- plane"
 The expert did not explain why champagne. rather than apple
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-06
ROAMING THE AIR WAVES

blllies, make their New York theater debut next week at the Palace. That radio magazines "expOse" of their act, corn- pletcly accurate only when 1t said they were good, boosted their bOx-Office rating about 100 per cent. The an- nouncer for "YOur Lover" maintains tlie progfam's at. mosphcrc, although he brOad- casts from Radio City and dover" Is picked up from al outside studio, and he gets let. tcrs from feminine fans too. .. The Dorsey Brothers ore chestra opens Friday at the Sands Point Casino, where Huey Long fought the battle of Long Island, for the sum mer, and although it's a pri- vatc club, will probably get n network wire. If they do, ra- dio receivers from coast to coast will be rockin' in rhythm for the Dorseys' new combination has a style of syncopatlpn that's modern in the extreme.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-06
TWO ATTRACTIONS BILLED AT POLI'S
Johnny Marvin Here in Person Tomorrow; Also
 Baby Take a Bow"

At the house of hits, Polls, starting tomorrow two stellar at- fractions. On our stage Johnny Marvin and company make their initial appearance and using Amos and Andy's favorite expression that am somethin'." We feel that you have treat in store for you since after some spirited action we were able to convince Marvin that he ought to play at the Poli the ater prior to his going to Califor- nia and folks, here he is. Come over and judge for yourself what victory for Waterbury.
 Marvin has the unique record of being asked to repeat at almost every thoater where he has ap- peared and his record has been one house record after another set up to a new high. Johnny Mar win is accompanied by his brother, Frankie, and a girl from Chero- kee Plains. They are the only harmony yodeling trio either on the air or in vaudeville.
 Johnny has the enviable record of making top column in every field he has entered. When pho- nograph records were the rage Johnny outsold all other artists on the Victor Monograph company's list. In the legitimate theater Johnny starred in Eddie Dowling's Honeymoon Lane" and now in broadcasting he heads the list in fan mail received.
 Don't fail to get in early and see and hear the act that has caused even the most cynical to pause and praise.
 On the screen Shirley takes an- other bow, this time in her first feature entitled Baby Take Bow" and Shirley surely is en- titled to take bow for in her performance In this screen hit this five year old girl is really aston ishing. She possesses the grace and intelligence of a grown person and personality that will carry her far, In stand Up and Cheer" she was delightful in little sketch with James Dunn. In Baby Take q Bow" she has an important pat running the full length of the pie ture and she turns in truly re- markable performance. Sho hasn't
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-07-06
TheExperiences of a Democratic Spy AUNT JANE ONCE HAD POLITICAL AMBITIONS
Episode No. 2

Aunt Jane has returned home upon her shieldl She brought With her what might be compared with what Columbus sailors brought to Europe from the New World; her two bosom friends, Me- dusa Grundy and Lizzie Borden Borgia. And may God have mer- ey upon our small defenseless hamlet!
 As yet l have not had the cour- age to pay her q call. 1 hope to soon, after l have fortified myself with meal of dynamite, hashish, and marihuana. l have heard ru. mors that this peerless trio are organizing republican women's corps for the purpose of nursing the republican Nazis who are se- cretly drilling at night to resist the impending proclamation of So- viet regime by the present demo- cratic administration. Again l in- yoke the Dlety to help the demo- cratic wounded lying upon the bat tleneld!
 All of which reminds mo of an occasion years ago when my young cousin, Jim, first threw down the gauntlet to our mutual aunt and began his unbroken and continu- ous series of victories in a valiant war against old women of both sexes or, as one might say, his picking up the torch of Andrew Jackson In Connecticut.
 The occasion was this: Aunt Jane, about fifteen years ago, had political ambitions. She had been n , 1pnInp la thA fNffS n iat movement and had heard or read about democratic women gover- nors in Texas and Wyoming, also about Lady Astor in England. From all this she came to the con- clusion that Connecticut should elect republican woman gover- state senator. She believed possessed the financial means to buy herself political job In the republican, hierarchy. So, to plant this seed in fertile soil, she asked all the republican big bugs to u party at which she hoped to make most favorable impression with flunkeys opening doors, gold din- ner service, and what not.
 Unloftunutely TOT neT sne uiu not reckon upon her young neph- ew, Jim, then boy of five or six. Jim had very previously been un- justly and meanly punished for some perfectly normal and boyish outburst of spirits, which really merlted nothing more than a clap on the back and n little human advice. Instead of this he had