The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-02-08

Washington, Feb. i8-Several years ago Rexford Tugwell, now assistant secretary of agriculture, then a professor of Columbia university, published lengthy thesis. It's title was "Obsolescence Unemployment" and it mystified even his learned colleagues. Pub. lishe6 in the proceedings of the Academy of Political Science the paper aroused some mild academic discussion, was re- published in pamphlet form, then promptly forgotten.
 But few weeks ago "ObsOles. cence Unemployment" was given official recognition. The presi" dents authorization directing the C. w. A. to transfer q million jobless from industrial centers to farm homcsteads was based on economic theories expOunded in TugwelI's long forgotten thesis.
 In his study, Tugwell held that technological development cre- ates an increasing permanent un- employment problem. This devel- opment he called "obsolescence unemployment; in every day language, human labor beings permanently replaced by ma chine production. As solution he proposed that these dispos- sessed millions be transferred to small self-susfaining communi- ties.
 Operating in different ways and in widely separated areas, Henry Ford and M a h m Gandhi had the same idea; have used the rural factory and the spinning wheel to diffuse indus try.
 ANTI-REED
 The administration is keeping a wary eye on Missourps one- time Senator Jim Reed.
 Although well along in years, the stormy petrel of democracy is manifesting all the signs of reviving political ambitions. Re- gently married, for the third time, friends report that his bride is strong for his return to the senate,
 If this be the case Mrs Reed Is causing the administration 8 lot of worry.
 REED DE TROP
 Roosevelt has no desire to see Reed back in the senate. He is an incalculable factor, as turbu- lent as Huey Long, but infinitely more able and effective. Reed has poise, character, brilliant in- tellect, and great fighting quail ties. But he is pronounced individualist, does not work well with others. Also, he is a decided conservative.
 All these factors were behind POstInaster-Genera Jim Farley's surprise announcement the other day giving administration bless ing to the senatorial ambitions of Representative "Tuck" Milli- gan. This was an unprecedented action. But the administration stratcslsts feel the situation re- quired it.
 Milligan, while lacking Reeds dramatic qualities. is a highly able politician. He has been in the house since 1920. Is a crony of Vice-President Jack Garner, was his right-hand man when Garner was boss of the house. Milligan always operates behind the scenes, but he does so with a sure touch and firm hand. TWO MEN
 Edward Douglas Stair, director of the Detroit Trust company. suffered from an all too common ailment when he appeared before the senate bank investigation committee. His memory went bad.
 "Come, come, nOw," sharply admOnished Counsel Ferdinand Pecora. Cant you remember these things?" ...
 "No, I'm afraid I cant" was the sorrowful answer. You see, I'm getting well along in years, and my memory plays me tricks"
 "How old are you?" sharply demanded Chairman Fletcher.
 "Seventy-five."
 "Huh," snorted Fletcher, hav- ing just turned scventy-fve himself. "That's not old. Speak up."
 CULTURE AND
 DANIEL BOONE
 The office of secretary of the senate is now occupied by an