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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-06-18
Must Fight for Rank
And File Leadership
In Painters Union
Membership Must Mobilize Forces to Elect Men
Who Are Fighters for Welfare of the Painters

represent the will and interest of
the membership.
Fraudulent Administration
The present D. C. administration,
with Zausner at it's head, has
proven to be completely fraudulent,
and interested in nothing else but
eXtortion and robbing the members
through illegal taxations. Their
main object in our organization is
source of "easy money" for them
selves, and to prevent our union
from saving the interest of its mem
bership.
The present agreement with the
Master Painters Association, which
is nothing but scrap of paper as
far as the interest of the painters
is concerned, expired a few months
ago. Through the initiative of the
opposition, rank and file men in
our union, some vital demands were
sent to D. G. 9 to be put before
the bosses as basis for the new
agreement. What were these de-
mands?-siX hour day-$150 per
hour, five day week, no overtime,
the right to the job, elected shop
and job committees, unemployment
fund, paid by the bosses. These
demands were officially endorsed by
three local unions and presented to
the Council in the form of resolu-
ton. According to the constitu-
ton 1t is mandatory upon the D.
G. to send this resolution out for
a referendum vote to all locals.
But zausner, as a true friend of
the bosses, and in violation of tha
constitution, refused to send this
referendum out. Instead he sent
out a shameful document calling
for another taxation of the men on
the jobs. But the membership gave
their answer to this by voting it
down completely.
At this time Zausner and the
bosses have postponed the framing
Of a new agreement until after the
elections, at which time, as they
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-06-18
by LEO MARTINS

Why is it, that after the great
organizing campaign" carried
through by the Zsusner administra-
ton recently depending $160,OOO)
the bulk of the alteration trade, in
volving the big sources of painting
work, remains unorganized?
Why is it, that today after Zaus-
ner's Organizing" the rank and
file painters are forced to work in
organized shops (if they are lucky
to get a job at any price, from $6
down? Why is it, that today most of
our union men cannot get a union
job unless they are good boys" and
come across with the kick back?"
Why is it, that as a result of all
this Organizing" we now have a
strengthened and more powerful
Master Painters Association, which
now has affiliated to it 108 employ
erS of Washington Heights, and this
act is being cheered and lauded by
our administration as gain for the
uAAAOllE 1I4CSS dl6 NlIdl Qu6SOlOIlS
that every painter must ask him
self today, facing the coming cleo
lions.
What is it that makes our union
so weak and powerless when it
comes to protecting our men on
the jobs? What is it that renders
us so helpless when it comes to
the securing of an agreement with
the bosses that would serve the in
terest Of the painters? What is it
that prevents our union from in
augurating a system of dues ex-
emption for the unemployed, and
thereby help our members to re-
main union men? What is it that
breeds gangsterism, frame-ups and
wholesale discrimination against the
rank and file membership?
The answer to these questions can
be found in one general conclu-
sion-our union is in the hands
of an unprincipied, incapable and
corrupt leadership which does not
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-06-18

seSsments, taxes, etc Meanwhile
with a no-strike gentlemen's agree
ment, the bosses will pay what they
want and will decide on what con-
ditions the workers will have. And,
of course, after one pays the SOS
initiation fee, and if he does get
a job, he is not guaranteed that he
will keep the job.
We agree with Flore when he
says that the Guild Company
Union) sold out the workers. We
also agree that Flore and his
henchmen are also selling out the
workers for the same reason that
the Company Union did. 1t is only
natural that the A. F. L. and the
Company Union should now become
married.
A Fighting Program
Against all these betrayals of the
workers-which will be called VIC
tories by the officials at the Con-
vention whatever rank and file
delegates will be there will fight
for the following program of action
"a program which, if carried out
in the local unions over the head
of the official international and
local machines will really establish
better conditions for the workers
in the catering trades:
1. Against the raising of the per
capita tax or the levying of any
International assessment on the
locals or the membership. For
substantial reduction in the present
dues and taxes. For reduction
of the salaries of the International
officials.
No Dues From J0bless
Q. To exempt the unemployed
membership from dues payments
during their period of unemploy-
ment. The International to exempt
the locals from paying per capita
tax for the unemployed, who will
be exempted from dues payments.
The immediate reinstatement at no
cost of all members suspended or
expelled for non-payment of dues
due to unemployment. Unemployed
members exempted from payment
of dues to have the same rights
and privileges as all local members.
8. To endorse and fight for the
enactment of the Workers Unem-
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-06-18
Novelty Workers
Hold Unity Meet
At End of Week
Five Unions Endorse
Plan To Unite in
Common Struggle

Tens Of thousands Of novelty
and toy workers in New York are
working under miserable conditions.
Low wages, piece work, no protec-
ton Of their jobs, and unemploy-
ment exists in all branches of the
novelty trades and in all shops.
The Provisional Committee for
United Action in the Novelty and
Toy Industries, which represents q
number of unions, is calling Nov
city and Toy Workers Unity Con-
ference on Saturday, June %, at 2
pm. at Irving Plaza, where plans
for united action will be made to
fight for higher wages, shorter
hours and union conditions.
GAS things are today" a worker
stated, there are number of or
CARNATIONS in the field and none
of them is strong enough to fight
the bosses, alone. If all the unions
and shops get together, they can
put a stop to these rotten condi-
tons and they will be able to force
a living wage for all novelty work.
ers."
The basis of representation for
the conference is; five delegates
from each novelty or toy union; two
delegates from each shop or shop
group where the ship is not fully
organized, and individual workers
from unorganized shops may attend
and thereby connect their shops
with the work of the conference.
The unions participating are: In
dependent Celluloid, Catalin and
Galaith Workers Union; Indepen-
dent Smoking Pipemakers Union;
Novelty Workers Section of the
Metal Workers Industrial Union;
Novelty Mirror Workers Union and
Novelty Leather Goods Workers
Union.
The Provisional Committee for
United Action of Novelty and Toy
Workers which has offices at $40
Broadway, calls on novelty work
erS in all branches of this industry
to come to the Conference so that
a strong organization of all workers
may be planned and put in action
in the shortest possible time.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-06-18
Hypocrisy and Rackets
of Leaders Will Be
Exposed at Meet

ployment and Social Insurance Bill
III. r. 1899 which has already
been endorsed by hundreds of A.
F. L. Local Unions, Central Trades
and Labor Councils, and State
Federation of Labor.
Unity OF All Unions
4. For unity of all the unions in
the field ON the basis Of conduct
ing an intensive organization drive
to include the unskilled workers for
the purpose of gaining higher
wages, shorter hours, better condi-
tons on the job, elimination of en-
ployment agencies and other abuses
in the industry, and for security
of the job through Union recogni-
ton.
5. The immediate withdrawal of
all Local and International Officials
from the various N. r. A. Boards
which have proved to be strike
breaking agencies and against the
interests of the workers New York
Pittsburgh Hotel Strikes.
6. To organize a struggle against
all invisible" and open racketeer-
ing influences and persons through
out the International Union. To
fight for a Union run by and for
the rank and file membership.
Ito Be Concluded Next Monday
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-06-18
Praises Exposure of
Tuvim i'm Trade Union
Section of the Daily

Your article of May % about So
cialist TWIN: The clipping went
the round of the cutters and girls,
and everyone made some comment
regarding it. 1t got to TWINS ears,
for Immediately on his arrival from
Chicago he sought out the cutters
who were responsible for spreading
the article around and he repri-
manded them.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-06-18

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

FIREMAN INJURED
 BY FLYING STONE
James O'DOnneIl Struck Below Eye as Engine
 Speeds to Blaze

Struck in the face by a flying stone as he drove the chemical engine from headquarters along East Main street to answer an alarm at Rockville. Fireman James O'Donnell was painfully injured early yesterday afternoon. The ac- cident took place near Calvary cemetery, as the apparatus was speeding to roof fire at the home of Pasquale Petrillo, near East Farms school.
 Apparently sent through the air by the wheels of a passing car, the stone hit the driver just below the. eye and inflicted a painful bruise. O'Donnell did not have the injury treated until after the fire had been quelled and the engine back at headquarters.
 In the fire the roof of the house was burned off and the attic s0nle- what damaged.
 All the other fires reported yes- terday with one exception were of the brush variety. The other was blaze in a dog house on the property of Harry Romanuk, 3 Wheeler avenue. Neighbore thought that an adjacent barn was ablaze.
 Six brush fires in all were re- ported.
 ReIpilln faces many Str}keq
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
'DR MYRON J. FOX
 NAMED BY SCOUTS
Appointed Camp Wequa- pauset DOctOr-Beneft
 Card Party This Week

There is a tendency among girl
 scouts to earn the time at camp this summer and on Thursday and Friday this week, Mrs Winfield Wight of Thomaston will open her home in Thomaston for the bene- fit of the girls of Troop 1. There will be q pinochle party one night
 and bridge party the other. The Southbury troop has been giving a
 series of entertainments to send it's 12 members and 32 girls will go to Camp Wequapauset in Waterville from Washington.
 The local camp opens on July 4 with Miss Edna Weber as director
 and Miss Mildred L. Turney of this city, Miss Irene Winger of New Britain, Miss Patricia Anquillaire of New Haven and Miss Rosiland | Stoddard as counselors.
 The appointment of Dr Myron J..
 Fox of West Main street has been l,announced. Dr Fox will be camp
 doctor, issuing certificates of health
 to girls who go to camp and will
 attend to the other duties of the
 camp doctor. This Is an innovation for the Waterville camp. As an added precaution registered
 nurse will be on duty at all times
 during the six or eight weeks of camp.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
Body Of Local Youth
 Found In New Haven
Met Death By Drowning Local Victim to Be
 Reported in Twenty-fOur Hours

van had studied at the Perry Sec- retarial school and at Wilby eve- ming high school. Relatives said he mad been Respondent because of his inability to get employment.
 Finding of the body of Sullivan made the second case in two days in which bodies of local persons were found.
 Orange St Mans Body Found
 The body of Adolph Posiadlik, 50, of 149 Orange street, was re. covered Saturday noon from Bellevue lake, near Schweibe's pavilion. Missing since April 2. the man had been i'll and out of employment. On learning of his death. his wife, Mrs Florence Posiadlik. attempted to stab her. self at her home but was pre- vented by relatives.
 Seen by George Gillette, 16, of Ives street, as it fioated in the water just offshore the body was recovered by George Topshe, care taker at Lakewood park. Medical Examiner Dr Edward kirschbaum said that the body had apparently been in the water since the day of the mans disappearance.
 Podsiadlik had been despord- ent for several months over his poor health and his inability to get work. Last fall he was in- jured about the head when he fell from a stone wall and was at St Mary's hospital for two months. On the day he disappeared he said that he was going to look for work.
 Relatives reported that he was missing to The Democrat and subsequently, to police, and said they feared he might have at tempted to end his life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
SUBJECT
 OF CLUB LECTURE

Rev Moses R. Lowell spoke at the final meeting of the Sunday Noon club for the year at the Second Congregational church on the sub ject "Is Atheism a Menace to Our Tifnes?"-
 James Littlejohn was named president of the club at the election of officers with the following sup porting staff: Clayton Johnson, vice-presldent: Walter Boyd, secre- tary; Robert Kerr, treasurer; Will liam Mcbride, pianist, and Herbert Smith, dean of religious education. MT Smith will be assisted in his newly created office by Leland Stacy, Earle Smithies and Chase Kimball.
 Plans were discussed for the be- ginning of the new club year which will be in October. A large dele- gation from the Mems Bible class of the South Federated church was present at the meeting, headed by Rev T. Leroy Crosby, pastor, who also addressed the meeting.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
Sheridan Council Pays Respects To
 Founder In Choice
Authorization Given at First State Investitre Cere' mOny in New Haven Yesterday - Organization of
 Local Chapter to Get Underway in Near Future

is also Chief Counsellor of the To- cal Columbian Squires, were in- strumental in securing the name Michael McGivney Circle.
 In selecting the title Sheridan Council pays its respects and hon. or to the founder of the Knights of Columbus, the Rev Michael J. Me- Givneh It is the second time that the name has been chosen by a local Catholic group. In 1905 the M. J. McGivney Court of the Daughters of Isabelle was organa ized but does not exist to-day.
 The late Father McGivney was born and educated here in Water bury. When stationed in New Ha- ven he founded the Knights of Co., lumbus. His death occurred during his pastorate at Thomaston. A Givney of Bridgeport, is now na- tional chaplain of the Knights of Columbus, succeeding to that office upon the death of his brother, the late Monsignor Patrick McGivney.
 Largely through the activity of Sheridan Council an annual pill grimage to the grave of the Rev Michael J. McGivney has been held in this city. Father McGivney is buried in old St Joseph's cemetery This anniversary has been held in September for the past two years and consists of requiem high mass at the Immaculate Concep- tion church followed by services at the grave. Supreme officers of the Knights of Columbus have been in attendance each year.
 Am Impressive Ceremony
 Grand Knight John Robinson, Lecturer Patrick Wallace, Joseph Robinson, Joseph Mulcunry and George Dillon attended the investi- ture ceremony of the first class to be instituted into the Squires yes- terday at the Kacey Hall in New Haven. Thirty-two youths were made charter members at impress sive ceremonies handled by the ten man degree team of Bishop O'Leary Circle of Springfield, Mass
 After complete organization the boys will take active part in a pro- gram sponsored by the counselors in charge. It will cover spiritual, physical, cultural, social and civic phases of life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

ciety and R. Ciarlo. V. Sforza. r. Rinaldi. E. santopIetro. A. Ciarlo,' L. Rinaldi, T. Ciarlo, T. Castaldi, P. Longo, A. Castaldi, c. Albini, P. Albiini, G. Guerrero, F. Sforza, P. Perrotti, P. Carlo, T. Santo- pietro, D. Perugini, R. Rossi, R. Longo, M. Gugliotti, N. Nave, N. Perugini, N. Mancini, A. Rinaldi, S. Parlapiano, R. Parlapiano. A. DeAngelis, T. Mattrella, P. Val letta, l.. Pesce, G. Nave, G. Mo- rini, and J. De Pastino.
 Members of Chorus
 Members of the chorus were An toinette Albino, Mary Albino. Ma rio Albini, Salvatore Albini. Mydia Barone, Clara Boccacino, James Brangel, Thomas Brangel. Car mela Bisconti, Grace Carlo, An gelo Carriero, Moli;e Carriero, John Christiano, Pasqualine Capozzi, Domenic Capozzi, Dante Ciarlo, Nicholas Caporale, Joseph Capor- To, Flora Ciarlo, Victoria Ciarlo. Rosiaro Ciaccio, Joseph Ciaccio, Patsy Ciervo, Antoinette Cichhito, Concetta Cicchito, Olympia Cicchit to, Vincent Coriedo, James Deles- sio, Dorothy Daddona, Dante Di- Chele, Eve Dichele, Mario Diste- fano. Elvira De Bellis, Antoinette Dc Bellis, Benjamin De Angclis, Mary Del Negro, Phyliss Esposito, Louis Esposto, Richard Famigliet- ti, Domenic Fusco, Albert Fusco, Anthony Gugliotti, Alma Guerrero, Grace Guerrero, Thomas Gushan- an; Albert Giacin, John Jacovino, Helen Jamele, Victor Lanesey, John Lanaise, Josephine Lantieni, Anna Luccarelli, Margaret Lucca- relli, Carmella Longo, Emily Lan disi, Rose Lanese, Elda Mancini, Mollie Mancini, Daniel Mancini, Angeline Mazziotto. Phyliss Mazzi- otti,. Dorothy Masone, Domenic Maccariello, Carmela Melchoinna, Jane Marando, Clare Napoliello, Helen Neclaris, Alexander Mole, Emily Parliapiano.
 Louis Pettlne. Rocco Palli- dini. John Peruginni, Helen Pe- trucci. Edith Peruginni, Helen Petrucci, Edith Peruginni. Thomas Pisco. Yolanca Pisanello. Mildred Polletto, Hugo Toilette, Diana Polletta, Mary Polletta, Jo- seph Petrocine, Mary Piccolle, Mary Police, Lena Raimo, Marie Raimo, Philomena Parlapiano, An geline Rondianara, Joseph Rinaldi, Leno Rinaldi, Nicholas Rinaldi, Aida Riccuti, Grace Rossi. Ange- line Russo, Guila Santopietro, Anna Santopietro, Helen Santopietro, Jennie Santcpietro. Edmond Santo- pietro, Patsy Scalo, Marie Scalzo, Lillian Salinaro, Renato Spadola. Lena Spadola. William Stolf. Do- nato Sforza, Mary Sforza, Marie Sforza, Tommie Sforza, Lucy Tac- inelli, Katherine Valetta, Theresa Vendetti, Rose Vendetti, Domenic Verrastro, Lena Vicidomini.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
Rome's Anniversary
 Celebrated Yesterday
Prominent Citizens Attend Ceremonies in Observance
 of Eternal City's" Birthday

Buckingham Hall was filled to capacity yesterday afternoon when the local Pontelandolfo Society presented a program commemor- ating the 2,6S7th anniversary of the founding of Rome. The pro- gram lasted five hours. Among the especially invited guests were Mayor Frank Hayes, Judges John M. McGrath and Edward Mascolo of the city court, local Italian clergymen, members of the board of education, leaders in Water bury's Italian societies and Italian Consul Pasquale DeCicco of New Haven.
 Professor Bruno Roselli. educa- tor and author, spoke on "The Sig nificance of Rome To=day" de- nouncing the fantastical explana- tion in history books to the effect that Rome's downfall was due to the superiority of the Teutonic tribes. Every time Rome failed 1t was due to the .'ill-digested broad mindedness of the Romans he said.,
 Prodigy Entertains
 Sixteen-year old Joseph Battista pianist prodigy of Philadelphia, en- tertained with several selections. Several poetic recitations were pre- scented by Edmond Kowalewski, also of Philadelphia. Professor Pasquale Seneca of the University of Pennsylvania directed chorus of more than 100 mixed voices, consisting of local singers. The or chestra was conducted by George Gentle.
 Two one-act plays, "Una Partita Scacchi" GA Game of Chess) and "Chi sa il Gioco non pinsegin" (Who Knows the Play Should Not Teach It), were presented, mem- bers of the cast being from the Filodeamatica Universitaria of Philadelphia.
 Grace Rossi entertained with so- los. Dancing was enjoyed until midnight.
 Guests Present
 Aside from those mentioned above, other invited guests includ- ed:
 Rev Joseph Valdambrini, Rev Felix Scoglio, Rev Professor Pas- quale Codella, Louis Bria, Mrs Ger trude Bowes, Harrison Allen, Jo- seph P. Kennedy, Louis Thibodeau, James E. Grafton, William B. FL we'll, Miss Natalie Altierie, Miss Mary A. Cass, Ss Miss Ermelinda Greco. Miss LetaS Guerrero. Miss Lillian Manganaro. Miss Candita Mazzarella, Miss Mary De Mat teo, Joseph Membrino, Miss Eva Nk% T Monzani, Frank Nora, Miss Ade- line Rizzolo, Miss Corrine Rossi, Joseph Rossi, Miss Mary Sam tora.
 The committee on arrange ments was as follows: Umberto Santopietro, president of the so-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

Missing from his home since March 18th. the body of Patrick Francis Sullivan, 23, of 47 Fuller street, was found floating in Mill river. New Haven, yesterday aft ernoon.
 When the body was taken from the river after having been seen by John Sullivan of 158 Hamilton street, New Haven, there was no means of identification. Scars from burns marked one side of the face, however, and a descrip- teletype system. The police re- called the report of the youth being missing and checked with New Haven authorities. He was then identified by relatives.
 Medical Examiner Dr Marvin H. Scarborough said that the body had apparently been in the river almost month. He gave his yer dict as death by drowning.
 Youth We'll Known
 The youth was the son of Mir and Mrs Martin Sullivan, well known residents of the lower Washington Hill section. A grad uate of Merriman grammar school and Crosby high school, he was popular figure.
 The scars by which he was iden- tified were received in 1918 when a blazing firecracker set fire to his clothing and severely burned one entire side of his face and an arm.
 Surviving are his parents, and two brothers, Daniel of Torring- ton and Cornelius of this city. The body was last night brought to the Mulville funeral home, 27O West Main street.
 Unable to find work after nc had completed high school, Sulll-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

Belgium faces many strikes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
PERRY STUDENTS
 RECEIVE MEDALS

Two members of the Shorthand Reporting club of the Perry school of business have been awarded sil- yer medals for expert shorthand writing at 14O words per minute by the Gregg Publishing Co of New York city. They are Miss Helen Bartch of this city and Miss Iva Schildgen of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

Michael McGivney Circle was authorized as the official title of the Columbian Squires group to be organized in Waterbury by Sher- idan Council, Knights of Columbus. in New Haven yesterday afternoon, John Contway, head of the Boy Life Bureau of. the Supreme Coun- cil, officially recognized the title.
 Grand Knight John F. Robinson and Lecturer Patrick Wallace, who
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
FELLOWSHIP GROUP
 TO PRESENT PLAYS

Two one-act plays by Ian Hay, "Crimson Cocoanut" and Late Delivery, will be presented on May 4th at St Johns parish house by the members of St Johns Fellow ship. The federation of Young Peoples societies will also assist in presenting the entertainment. Mus ic will be furnished by Ernie War ren's orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston. April 23-UP)-Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts-- c C udy tonight and Tuesday. with rain Tuesday and probably in north and west por- tions late tonight. Slightly warmer in northeast portion tonight. Cooler in extreme west portion Tuesday. :. Rhode Island-Cloudy tonight and
 Tuesday. Rain Tuesday. Not much change in. temperature. Connecticut Cloudy with rain tonight and Tuesday. Cooler Tues
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-04-23

Tailoring, once popular form of work among the Jews in the East End of London. is falling off. a recent survey revealed. many boys now preferring engineering, harberfng and shop work.