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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
Connecticut's Jobless

Miss Helen s. Wood issues figures this week showing that records of the U. s. Employment Service account for 84, 900 jobless men and women in Connecticut. Miss Wood regards the figures herself as Startling" but after study of them we can readily understand why they should be- There are startling" because em- ployment in our state industries is now back to it's 1928 level. Tn short, either other lines of endeavor have not made the same strides towards normalcy as in- dustry or the state is crowded with thousands of "floaters" attracted here by better times.
 It would be interesting to compare this 84,000 total with figures of the so- called boom years when employment must surely have reached high peak. Even in those days, hard as it is for us to imagine it, so skillfully have Harding, Coolidge, and Hoover prosperity eras been press agented, there was unemployment. It's something that we've had with us at all times. If we think hard enough we'll recall that every community had from year to year a certain number of unem- ployed. We're interested in knowing just what this figure for the state was in the halcyon days.
 Skilled workers, jobless as of February l, 1886, number 18,700, according to Miss Woods report. But of this number only 7,600 represent factory workers The re- mainder are from the construction trades, the decline in which may have been checked, if we are to believe all we read, but certainly has not yet started on the upward turn. It makes us believe that real efforts by the federal government along lines guaranteed to provide better housing facilities for millions of Ameri- cans would rapidly decrease the above total.
 From this 84000 total are subtracted the 28,000 WPA workers and 5000 others on temporary jobs of some nature. That leaves 51 000 men and women actually without any means of livelihood, unless their own ingenuity is enabling them to piece out an existence. We never could find jobs for every single person in this group of 51 ,000 for the simple reason that if we did it would mean creation of another group of thousands who had their jobs taken away from them. And we must take into account the annual influx of young men and women from our schools who are quite confident of being placed in life jobs immediately.
 There is opportunity now for planning. If we must absorb 30, ,00O workers in every line of endeavor, we must do it along diff ferent lines than we have ever followed in the past. We must provide more jobs and consequently make available the money with which additional workers will be paid. To do this we may have to change the mode of living of millions of American citizens. Planned employment must proceed side by side with planned working hours, wages, etc. The MIRA may be gone, but it's going to be replaced eventually with some mechanical, but man-made, device, calculated to end long unemployment lists.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

Here's something to make us sit up and take notice. A few days ago we discussed increased Motor Vehicle Department revenue due to the Scent gas tax that went into effect last October Four states are bothered today by excessive tax evas- ions due to the size of their tax They are Tennessee, Mississippi, Kansas, and Colorado. The first-named has tax of seven cents; in Mississippi it is six cents. The other two are lower - Col orado, four cents, and Kansas, the same as ours, three cents. Losses in Missis- sippi are said to amount to $2,OOO,OOO annually; it's half of that in Tennessee, where evidently this fine art hasn't been sufficiently acquired yet. Bootlegging and evasion go hand in hand with high tax rates. It's something we must take into consideration if we are going to look in that direction in the future for in- creased department receipts. Incidentally a Scent rate is the highest possible with out evasion and bootlegging.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

1t would cheapen preparation for war.
 To sugarcoat this state capitalist move in Italy, Mussolini is forced to make gesture to the workers by declaring that corporations" of capitalists-and worker representa- ton and collaboration will rule. Ac- tually, Mussolini and his fascist gangsters will continue to rule with more terror and a tighter grip than ever before because discontent is greater.
 The fascist dictators in Germany and Italy try hard to make the masses believe that within the iron shell of the Chauvinist, murderous fascist rule, form of national so- cialism" is being built up. But take Mussolini's speech on this question. He shows the only issue in war-in the interest of the big capitalists- and more war.
 We quote Mussolini: T have now arrived at a very important point in my speech, that which I shall call the plan of Italian economy. THIS PLAN IS DOMINATED BY ONE FREMISE-THE INEVITABILITY OF THE NATIONS BEING CALL ED ON TO FACE ANOTHER WAR"
 That's the long and short of Mus- solints and Hitler's socialism. There is not an ounce of socialism in 1t. It is the mobilization of in- dustry by and for capitalism to slaughter the workers in bigger war.
 Joseph Stalin in his interview with Roy Howard beforehand bril- liantly spiked the fascist argument of "state socialism" which they use to camouflage the move to war. Sta lin said:
 The term state socialism" is not precise. Under this term many un- derstand an order under which a certain part of the wealth, a quite considerable part, passes into state ownership, or under its control while in the great majority of cases the ownership of plants, factories and land remain in private hands. Sometime system is concealed behind this term in which the cap italist in the interests of prepara- ton for the conduct of war, takes upon itself the maintenance of 6 certain number of private enter prises."
 In fact, Mussolini's move so sen- sationally heralded in the Ameri. can press even as form of "Bol- shevism", is it's exact opposite, de. signed to strengthen the hold oi private property on the economy oi Italy in . very critical period oi war.
 MIKE RUSSO.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

When you hear the blood-and- thunder denunciations of the Com munists, remember that the same accusations were made against Lin- coin when he led the struggle against chattel slavery.
 Let US have no illusions! We cannot begin to solve this problem of unemployment until we begin to break the rule of Wall Street over the country. The House of Morgan is the real ruler to-day. It ruled under the first Roosevelt, under Taft, under Wilson, under Harding, under Hoover. It has strengthened it's rule under Franklin D. Roosevelt. Presidents come and go, but the House of Morgan goes on forever until the American people are pre- pared to make a fundamental change in the present system which produced the House of Morgan, and the other monopolists Rockefeller, duPont, Mellon. Republicans and democrats, alternate in and out of office, but the rule of Morgan grows stronger and more embracing. With the growing power of Wall Street, grows the misery and starvation of the people.
 By a subsistence pittance, admin istered to workers in bitter pills of insolent charity, pr. Roosevelt hopes to keep the patient capitalism-on it's shaky legs a little while longer. He also hopes to keep his party in power. The workers and farmers of the United States have seen both capitalist parties in action. It has cost them years of misery, unem- ployment, and hunger Organized labor is now realizing that the best way to meet these immediate prob- lems is through independent pol1t- ical action if the workers are to get a higher standard of living and to stop the immediate dangers of war and fascism. Neither the republi- can or democratic politicians have or will adopt real legislation favor able to labor. American civiliza- ton, itself hangs in balance on the vital issues facing the working class in its day to day struggles to main- tain decent standard of living.
 A Farmer-Labor party in the United States is at present the only instrument which will build the base for an America which will carry on the traditions of Jefferson, Lincoln, Paine Of 8 government really of the people. by the people and for the people. A powerful Farmer-Labor party will be bull wark against fascism and war, will open up the factories and solve un- employment, raise the living stand ards, and provide security for the masses of the people through po- litical pressure and enormous sums could be easily raised by taxation of the gold weighted war industries, utilities, big corporations and banks for these purposes. That is why we, Communists are in favor of 8 Na- tional Farm-Labor party in 1886, also state and local parties which will meet the immediate needs of the American People.
 COMMUNIST PARTY OF WATERBURY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

The 45-nile-an-hour speed limit on Connecticut highways is to be main- tained for the present, so the State Traf- fic Commission recently ruled Efforts have been made to increase it to 5O-miles per, but the commission feels that mod eration should be preached for some time to come. We're inclined to agree with the commission. The longer we urge drivers to keep down their driving speed, the more effect such continued ef- forts to curb reckless driving will have.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

DEAR SIR: Several years ago I was the happy and con- tented pOssessor of a profitable little farming enterprise, but the cruel ravages of the Missouri river during a flood destroyed my peaceable outlook on life when 1t washed away the vital soil.
 "The other morning I aw0ke, and imagine my surprise when I stepped out to get the morn ing mail and there was my farm, back again just where 8 Kansas dust storm had blown it.
 "T should like to prevent 2 recurrence of this, and would appreciate any booklets or in- formation on the subject" In Full Accord
 Senator Bob Reynolds admits the laugh is on him.
 The hard-working North Caro- linian is a filibustering foe of the Kerr-C Coolidge bill, which would modify the deportatoin laws to give the Secretary of Labor dis cretionary power in meritoriouS cases of illegal entry.
 There are over 5000 such cases now pending, involving several thousand American families which would be broken up if the fath- CTS were deported. Secretary Per- kins, immigration officials and welfare organizations throughout the country stron~ly favor the Kerr-Coolidge proposal as hu- mane measure.
 Reynolds, however, has waged bitter war against the bill and recently made a radio speech at tacking it. An organization of women in one North Carolina town responded to the senator's appeal with the following letetr:
 DEAR SENATOR: We lis- tened to your radio speech and admired it very much. We are in full accord with youE~ position and enclose a resolution, as you requested, stating this.
 Elated, Reynolds prepared to read the resolution into the Con- gressional Record. But looking 1t over first, he suddenly discov- cred:
 It called for the PASSAGE of the Kerr Coolidge bill.
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 United States, Treasury Depart ment, Washington, D. C., at the face value of the coins, plus ship ping costs.
 e. What sort of fur is dyed coney?
 A. Rabbit fur.
 Q. What is the home address of Andrew w. Mellen? A. Woodland Road, Pittsburgh, Pa.
 o. What is the full title of the present King of England? A. Edward VIII, by the Grace of God, of Great Britain, Ireland and the British Dominians beyond the Seas King, Defender of the the Faith, Emperor of India.
 Q. Is the little Republic of San Marine controlled by fascists? A. The fascists gained control of the government of San Marine, September l, 1882. by electing ma jority of the council. o. What is a sun-dog? A. A halo around the sun due to refraction of light by minute ice crystals floating in the air. c. What is the date of William | Shakespearc'S birth? A. The exact date is unknown; but he was baptized in the parish church of Stratford-on-Avon in Warwickshire, April 26, 1864. Q. What is the most widely quot- ed chapter in the Bible?
 A. Probably the 23rd Psalm ("The Lord is my Shepherd.~ 1 If you want 8 copy of our book let, POULTRY RAISING," write to the Waterbury Democrats Wash- ington Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth St., Northwest, Washington, D. c. En- close 10 cents for postage and handling.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

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Question Box

Q. Are there nightingales in the U. S.?
 A. The true nightingale is European bird. The name is oc- casionally applied to the brown thrasher and the cardinal; also to the cardinal grosbeak or Virginian nightingale.
 @. How does the average annual rainfall at Bergen, Norway. com- pare with the average at San Fran cisco, Calif.?
 A. At Bergen 1t is 81 inches, and at San Francisco, 9 inches, annual ly. e. Where can new uncirculated U. s. coins be obtained? A. From the Treasurer of the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
WATERBURY.
WORLD WAR VET SHUDDERS AT CRUELTY OF MODERN YOUTH
 Waterbury, Conn.,,
 April, 5, 1936.
Editor, Waterbury Democrat:

Editor. Waterbury Democrat:
 What I can't understand is why all those fine young college boys and girls could be so forgetful of the sacrifices and hardships our World war veterans went through to pro- tect them, and even go so far as in- sulting the veterans by calling them suckers for going to the defense of their country and protect our national honor. It isn't fair to call a man Q sucker because he was willing to sacrifice all his dreams and aspirations in pursuit of an ideal.
 Of course there Is truth in the quotation, whether we like 1t or not, and perhaps Barnum was right when he said, There's Q sucker born every minute" But it's un- fair to the man who offered his life on the altar of his country, and particularly to those of his com rades who laid down their lives in France to characterize them aa "Suckers". True, we were not all actuated by high ideals, but we were a representative group of American citizens bound together
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

Chamber of Commerce.
 This year the Chamber decided to retaliate by inviting no New Deal speaker.
 Now, however, this has been reversed. The New Deal will be represented after all.
 It was all fixed up at a luncheon between Harper Sibley, president of the Chamber, and a mutual friend of Sibley and Secretary of Commerce Dan Roper. The friend told Sibley of Roper's disappoint- ment at not being asked to speak. Bitter Pill
 "Tts rather a bitter pill for him." the friend said. "On one hand he is being attacked for being too friendly to business, and on the other, business gives him the cold shoulder"
 Sibley expressed sympathy with Roper but pointed out that he, 6ibley, was in a tough spot.
 I'm in the middle between two camps" he explained. "One group, the ultra hard shell Tories, are opposed to any over lures to the administration. The other, made up chiefly of small business men, are on the whole for friendly relations. But it is the first group that control the chamber"
 "Yes," replied the friend, but they don't want to overlook one thing. If Roosevelt is reelected, their thumbing their noses at him like g gang of peevish schoolboys is going to do them no good in his next four years. He'll crack down on business with real vengeance" Roper Dilemma
 Sibley was strongly impressed by this argument, promised to see what he could do about securing an invitation for Roper.
 A few days later the secretary of commerce got a formal bid. But his first enthusiasm turned somewhat sour when he learned what he had been asked to dis cuSS.
 The Chamber moguls, appar- ently irked when the President, in his relief message to congress, rebuked industry for not creating more employment, assigned Roper the subject: How industry can put more men to work"
 NOTE-Some of Roper's assist ants advise him to turn the tables on the Chamber with an out- spoken demand that business men either re-employ the idle or quit complaining about federal relief expenditures. But other advisers urge conciliatory talk.
 Cabinet colleagues refer to Rop- CTS predicament as Daniel in the lions den."
 Presidential COckrOacheS
 The White House, Mecca of every housekeeping woman in the land, has cockroaches. Despite its 5000 modern kitchen, despite 8 retinue of servants, a cockroach hunt takes place after every Presi- dent leaves office.
 And whether Republican or democratic, he always leaves cock reaches behind.
 P. F. Harris is the official cock roach cleaner. After Harding moved out, his harvest filled one tall ashcan.
 "The cockroaches," he rem- inisces, shaking his head, "were something terrible, especially in the kitchen and pantry. It took 100 pounds of extermina- tor to do the jOb."
 In 1e33, after the Hoovers moved out, only twenty pounds were necessary.
 Harris claims that the Roose- velts discriminate against Ameri- can-made cockroach powder and are using a brand Made in Japan.
 Dust and Flood
 Henry Wallace says he would have nothing to worry about if every dust storm would concel out the effect of every flood, as in the case of 8 Kansas farmer who wrote to him:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

in a great cause.
 We did not relish the thought of going 4,000 miles away from home and the duties that came to us were for the protection of our own people at home. We all consoled ourselves with the thought that we were following in the footsteps oi those who had made our nation great and that our duty was to make the world safe for future genera tions. The war to us was "A War to End War" and to make the world safe for democracy.
 Yes, let us by all means have peace. but if the necessity arises, lei us be ready to sacrifice as our fore- fathers before us did.
 Time alone will tell what lies ahead in America. I hate to think of what the future may hold fol these young school boys and girls if i'll the near future America would go to war. These young people who quoted the veterans as being suckers. Many of them would have to step into our shoes and fight fol our national honor. One night un. der fire, or laying for days in mud or in shell holes without food ol shelter would convince them that g bonus would never repay Q part oi what the government owes It's de. lenders.
 We kill, or we are killed Though shells be bursting all around,
 Though myriad c0rpses heap the ground,
 Though hell itself fling back the sound,
 Americans don't give up. Staunch in the strength of con. scious might, Calm in the mall of radiant Right,
 Piercing the shroud Of cheer.
 less night;
 They die, but never give up"
 The veterans of future wars ans the gold star mothers of the veter ans of future wars, may some da! become real veterans and real golt star mothers. Then and only thel will they have the pain and hear ache of a mother, or father, who ha lost son, or . daughter in the pro tection of our national honor. Som day, only time can tell these younI people what the veteran has don for them.
 Yours Truly.
 A VETERAN.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL

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Gan you answer seven U1 these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.
 1. What are the legal qualifica- tions for President of the United States?
 ?. Name the capital of Montana. 3. What body of water separates the Philippine Islands from the coast of China?
 {. What American General is known in the annals of the Amer ican Revolution as '"The Traitor?" 5. Where was Francis Scott Key born?
 6. What does the Italian word Maestro mean?
 2. Who said, we must all hang together else we shall all hang separately?"
 8. What is the first day of Lent? 9. What was the pen nanN of William Sydney Porter?
 10. For what is Richard TrevithicI famous?
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
MUSSOLINPS STATE SOCIAL ISM" PLAN SCORED BY
 LOCAL CRITIC

Waterbury, Conn.
 April 2, l936. Editor, Waterbury Democrat:
 Mussoltni has again startled and confused the world. Declaring a new world war is inevitable, the fascist dictator of Italy proposed what appeared like a series of fund amental changes in Italian politics and economy.
 With surprising uniformity, the capitalist correspondents in Rome took Mussolini at his word and an- nounced that big step towards state socialism" had been taken in Italy.
 What is the truth about Musso- lini's latest bit of war dramatics? Italian economy has been rushing towards a catastrophe. Bankruptcy is facing nearly all the leading in- dustries. Mass discontent is surging up everywhere in Italy. Promises of a quick and glorious victory are turning to ashes. To strengthen on the one hand the Italian Fascist state for continuation of this disas- trous war as well as to prepare for the next world war; and on the other hand, to guarantee contin- ued flow of profits to the munitions manufacturers, Mussolini is nation alizing the war industries.
 Those plants which are profitable will remain in private hands. Those in bankruptcy, or on the verge of 1t, threatening the flow of war sup piles will be taken over by the state to save them for their private own- CTS.
 And this is called "state social ism". Actually, 1t is the type of war economy introduced by every cap- italist state during the period of war, in a greater or less degree. In the U. 8. the railroads were taken ever by the state in the last world war, profitably to the railroad mag mates. There is even agitation now for the state to take over the mu- hilton industry, ostensibly to keep profit out of war, though actually
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

Sometimes it looks as if the only sane persons ever connected with the Lind- bergh case have been the Lindberghs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
Daily NR~, D~,,.~~I Washington -v-0- 7 " --Ne1 @--->- DANIEL IN LIONS DEN AT C. OF C. CONVENTION
By DREW PEARSON and ROBERT s. ALLT

Washington April = Last year, for the first time in many years the President of the United States refused to address the annual meeting of the United States Chamber of Commerce
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
Horoscope
BY OCTAVINE

For persons who believe that human destiny is guided by the planet the daily horoscope is outlined by noted astroIoger. In addition to information of general interest, 1t outlines information of special interest to persons born on the designated dates.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09

TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Never say, "A mnrage is an op- tical delusiOn;" say illusion"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
A Thought for Today

And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untOward generation.-Acts, 2:4O.
 The golden age is not in the past, but in the future; not in the origin of human experi- ence, but in it's consummate flower; not open- ing in Eden, but out from Gethsemane.-E. Fl. Chapin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-04-09
Test Y O u r Knowledge

Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers.