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Evening star., 1937-02-05
Labor Union Strikes Are
Un.American, UnOrthOdOx
To the Editor of The Star:

To the Editor of The Star
1t seems that the inalienable rights of
the American people are about to go on
the scrap heap; sent there by labor or
ganizers and agitators. If an employer
is to run his business proftably, he must
certainly be allowed the privilege of
hiring or dismissing his employees. To
place this power in the hands of out
SiderS is depriving every employer Of q
right that is inalienably his.
Labor organization has always been
espouSed by combative minority of
workers. The rank and file of laborers
do not want strife and uncertainty; but
the agitator comes and organizes those
who are dissatisfied, and thereby has an
opening wedge. Almost 20 years ago I
ran the gantlet of the picket line in
Detroit, and know that the men who
held their jobs always outnumbered the
strikers So, if the greatest good for the
greatest number" means anything why
are strikes tolerated?
From past experience in coal mining
and manufacturing centers believe that
there are today thousands of men walk
ing the streets Of Detroit, anxious and
capable workers. who don't have dollar
in their pockets.
If business and Government continue
to ignore the handwriting on the wall
the outcome is going to be anything
but a pleasant picture. Labor and the
dominant heads of labor groups are al
ready debating, not only to the automo-
bile industry but to railroads, utilities
and almost every line of endeavor, that
it has seen fit to organize.
The heads of various labor groups are
to be congratulated, they have built for
themselves undeniable positions against
great Odds Hitler and Mussolini have
done perhaps little better.
If conditions are such that the en-
ployes of corporation walk out unani-
mously, well and good. Either the con-
ditions will be improved or other work.
ers employed. In either case no in
fringement is made on any ones right
to happiness To 60 beyond that point
and demand that certain workers be
retained and specified conditions be full
filled, to resort to physical force to back
those demands is certainly un-American
and unorthodox
have worked at dozen different
trades and 1t has always been by opinion
that the man paying the wages was the
boss In no other way can enterprise
hope to advance. r. w. COCHRAN.
Evening star., 1937-02-05
ItalO-Turkish Entente.

Having made peace with Great Britain
and solidified relations with Germany,
Mussolini has just forged a new link in
the chain of Italy's international ar
rangementS AS the result of meeting
at Milan between his foreign minister,
Count Ciano, and Turkish Foreign Min
lister Tewfk Rustu Aras, an accord has
Just been achieved. referring mainly to
the Turks reassumption of exclusive
control of the Dardanelles. but which
has connotations far outstripping that
single issue. The Italians refused to join
other powers a year ago in revising the
treaty of Lausanne so as to permit Turk
ish remilitarizatioa of the straits and
the BoSphoruS. Italy now withdrawS her
objections. In addition she pledges that
her extensive air and sea bases in the
DodecaneSe Islands have no aggressive
purpose toward Turkey. being intended
merely to protect Italy'S route to her
East African empire Italy Furthermore
renounces ambitions for Turkish Ana
tolia, which she coveted as one of the
fruits of the World War
On its face the Milan understanding
is a desirable addition to the series of
agreements designed to preserve peace
throughout the Mediterranean area, fol-
lowing successive threats of war during
the Italo- Ethiopian conflict. But the
new entente has certain provocative
aspect, for there is evidence that Italy.
acting for herself and Germany, seeks
through it to isolate Soviet Russia by
hampering her sole exit to the Mediter-
ranean through the Dardanelles In a
general European war, which might find
the Fascist powers arrayed against
western democratic group claiming the
Sovfet's adhesion, Russian naval power
would thus be seriously handicapped and
largely nullified
If the Italo-Turkish rapprochement
provides an opening wedge to separate
Turkey and Russia, Italy and Germany,
which are bent upon uniting Europe
against communism, will undoubtedly
have scored a substantial victory. But
there is no certainty that the ardent
hope of Rome and Berlin will be real
lied. Moscow assented Fundamentally
to Turkeys request for autonomy at the
straits, receiving in return important
peacetime ingress and egress rights in
the Black Sea. The broad implication
of the Milan compact is its fresh proof
that the Fascist relationships are deter
mined to omit no opportunity to draw
an anti-Communist chain around the
U. s. S. r. 1t is one of those moves
that could easily lead to counter pres
sure and corresponding aggravation OF
the tense European situation.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

ing of William R. Castle and Hard as
Hamiltonian aides some authorities de-
tect Hoover influence" Seeping into Re-
publican National Committee counsels.
because both of the Bills were once
members of the former Presidents inner
circle. Castles appointment suggests
that the G. o. P. may devote itself inten-
siVely to foreign affairs, in which the
former Undersecretary of State is a
specialist.
Judging from its tomblike silence since
November g. the American Liberty
League seems to have lapsed at least
into a state of suspended animation.
Maintenance of its research organization.
though in heavily reduced dimensions,
indicates that the organization so mill
family captained by Jouett Shouse, far
from having folded up, intends to live
and fight another day. The presump-
tion in political quarters is that the
league will next be heard from again,
if and when the current movement to
clip the wings of the Supreme Court.
either by legislation or constitutional
amendment, gains momentum.
Argentina becomes the third foreign
country within recent weeks-Canada
and Norway being the otherS-to register
with the Securities and Exchange Com
mission for purposes of floating a loan
in the United States. The BuenoS Aires
government has filed papers to legalize
sinking fund conversion issue of $70,-
100000 4 per cent bonds due in 1872.
The proceeds will be applied to retire
per cent sinking fund obligations due
in 1857 and per cent State railroad
issue due in 1860. Argentina, like Can
ada and Norway, does not come under
the default ban of the johnson act.
X y
Congress, with President Roosevelt S
blessing, is expected to accede without
demur to the proposal just sponsored
by Senators Wagner and Copeland to
appropriate $7,500,00O for the 1899 New
York World Fair. OF that sum, $2,5OO,-
900 would be used to construct a'chan-
mel from the East River to the fair
grounds on Long Island, a boat basin
and esplanade, while the balance would
be devoted to Government exhibits and
buildings to house foreign displays The
money would be spent under supervision
of commission consisting of the Secre-
taries of State, Agriculture and Com
merce, functioning through a full-time
commissioner drawing $4,000 salary and
a $500 assistant.
Representative DirkSen. Republican, of
Illinois, during recent debate on the in
dependent offices bill, regaled the House
with the mirage of Federal bureau of
cosmetology." Its duties, he opined,
would be "to go into the dusty byways
OF the Nile and find out about the
creams, lotions and astringents that
made Cleopatra such a wonolrous, his
toric beauty" The bureau, Dirksen said,
would also want to make long and Sus-
tanned inquiry into the secrets by which
the Queen of Sheba became such a
charmer" 1t would want to discover
whether 1t was peachblow complexion
by which Heloise wove her spell over
Abelard." The Illinoisan predicted it
wouldn't be long before the Federal "cos-
metologist" would ask for 100000
appropriation "in order to give us the
benefit of his researches in pamphlets,
statements and radio talks on the arts
of beauty culture and cosmetics"
Copyright, 1879
Evening star., 1937-02-05

For this is novel situation in which
we find ourselves.
We will never bring poems out CT it,
or fame, or greatness.
Nobody knows that quite so well as
ourself. Not for us that satisfaction.
What irks us is this enforced quietude,
restraining us from our usual activities,
whether mental or physical, or a COM
bination of both.
What irks us, in other words, is the
abrupt breaking of Of precious habits
We are creatures of habit, and the
motions of mind and muscle which have
become the usual thing with us are twice
and thrice dear to us.
We are eye-minded, but hand-rinded
as well.
The things we have seen the things
We have done, the sounds we have
heard, these are the things we want TO
see and do, the sounds we want 10 hear.
Is not the overcoming. out of neceS-
sity, of these great wishes Of ours, these
wishes from very bone and marrow. a
job to try our mettle? Are not these
wishes worthy feenen?
There is no foe here to hit or beat, no
foe which can be run away by high
words. or pushed out of sight by magic
or Drawn.
The only way they can be whipped,
and whipped decisively, is by the use of
mind.
This is the mind power (some call it
will power), which is spoken Of so cften
and which so often seems strange and
foreign to us.
1t belongs to us, however, as much as
to any. as we now find out. 1t is not
something far away and mystical. scme-
thing belonging to great men who write
poems, but to all Of us, whatever our
place or station in life.
Some call it will power" but others
think of it as determination"
Some think of it as overcoming" but
others call it doing"
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A new sort OF activity. yes. for many,
does not like.
The old-fashioned concept of "loafing,"
as such, was that it was a sort of
original sin, something which no proper
. person would indulge in. and, if forced
to, would try to get out of as quickly as
possible.
n more WlOIeSOWe attitude prevails
nowadays. We see more plainly today
that many persons are forced into idle
ness, some by economic conditions. some
by sickness, and that it is no longer a
sin to be loafer.
That 1t is nuisance to many
persons is equally plain. And it is
these, above all, who must make the
greatest efforts TO overcome the 'nImlcal
mental effects. They must, in other
words. work hardest at loafing.
There can be little question that many
a person of this temperament will DO
the hardest work in his or her life while
trying to adjust the self to the new con-
ditions.
If hard work is their goal, they have
it,
Let them look upon themselves in a
new light, not as martyrs, not as
grouches, but as workers, workers in
something very much worthwhile and
far from easy.
Many shall work, but few shall work
as hard as these must, to overcome what
they must overcome. to attain happiness
for themselves and for others
Evening star., 1937-02-05
Shooting Stars.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Now.

Now.
In earneStnesS men paused to read
The urgent call for a good deed.
The generous spirit was SO great
That no one seemed to hesitate.
There was no time for When" and
How
The most important word was NOW"
What progress kindly care would make
Could we avoid each small mistake!
But men who heed the impulse true
Will be forgiven for q few
Small errors, if our heads we bow,
In reverence for the great word NOW"
Evening star., 1937-02-05
c. l. 0. and Congress.

The proposal for an investigation of
the corporate practices and financial set
up of General Motors Corporation by
the Senate Labor Committee is not in
genuouS. 1t has been called device
to aid John L. Lewis and the c. L o.
in their present contest with the cor
poration. Its author is Senator Nicely,
Democrat, of West Virginia. where the
United Mine Workers Union flourishes
like green bay tree. Mr.. Lewis is presi-
dent of the United Mine Workers. Sem
ator Nicely has indicated his entire will
ingneSS to include in the inquiry all
other automobile companies and the steel
industry as we'll Why not? They are to
be the later opponents of Mr.. Lewis, if
reports are correct. The Senate Labor
Committee has promised to give Senator
Nicely full opportunity to present his rea-
sons for the adoption of his resolution.
In the House Committee on Labor,
Representative Hoffman, Michigan Re
publican, sought in vain to obtain ia
vorable action on resolution calling
upon the Department of Labor to re-
port at once all General Motors strike
developments and asking who is paying
the picketS and Shutdown" strikers and
where the union gets its funds. The
committee turned thumbs down in short
order on this demand for information
regarding the activities of the union and
Its financial set-up.
One Senator, Holt, Democrat, of West
Virginia, who does not like Senator
Nicely or the United Mine Workers. had
the temerity to suggest in the Labor Com
mittee that Senator Neelys proposed in
vestigation of General Motors was merely
an effort to use the Senate as club in
the interests of Mr.. Lewis and others.
He even went further and suggested that
If there is to be an investigation by the
Senate Labor Committee, it should in
clude the c. I. O.
Ordinarily 1t would appear to be only
fair, if Senate committee is to inter-
vene in controversy, that it should in
quire into the operations and practices
of both sides. But Senate and House
committees today have yet to show they
are willing to take any step that might
be opposed by the C. I. o.
The C. I. O., through its automobile
union, has done great deal recently
to tie up American industry. 1t has
staged new kind of strike-for this
country-the "sit-down" strike, in which
the strikers have taken possession of
industrial plants. If this organization
Is to become a dominant force. is there
any reason why its affairs should not
be of as great public interest as are the
affairs of the General Motors Corpora
ton, or any other industrial corpora
ton? Is there any particular reason
why the full light of publicity should
not be turned upon them?
The attitude of Congress, judging by
the attitude of individual members, is
not one of great daring when it comes
to proposals that might be distasteful to
the C. I. o. 1t begins to look as though
any demand, such as that of Senator
Nicely, would be rushed through by the
legislators, and that any proposal similar
to that of Mr. Hoffman would be turned
down.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

A hearing of an appeal relating to
low flying at Burbank, Calf, was denied
by the United States Supreme Court be-
cause of insufficient evidence. A reckless
pilot can make quick getaway that
makes it hard to catch him flying over
house unless he happens to be trapped
by going through the roof.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

Amateurs used to be looked on with
supercilious disdain. The colleges have
changed all this, especially in athletics,
where amateur standing is something to
be cherished with proud punctilio.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

A multitude of friends are trying to
hint to Ambassador Davies that with
Stain In general rage, it is no time
to be punctilious about starched shirt
and white tie. 1t might even be de-
sirable for him to wear a fur cap and
tuck his pants in his boots.
Evening star., 1937-02-05
A Rhyme at Twilight
By
Gertrude Brooke Hamilton
Seeking Calm.

Seeking Calm.
Oh, for the wide places far from the
town,
Where I may watch the red sun going
down
From some high mountain, on whose
lofty peaks
OF calm in solitude Deity speaks.
Far from a city of mems jumbled faces,
Up in still heights, viewing vast, starry
spaces,
There, in His temple arched only by sky.
Gods heart may speak to mine; mine
make reply.
Yet know, restless soul, under nights
dewy balm
Here in the town God can give mountain
calm.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

In view of the charm which movie stars
contribute to any public demonstration.
1t might be desirable to arrange to hold
a special inaugural glorification in Holly
wood.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

1t is geographical distance that makes
a sit-down strike possible in Michigan.
No man in the flood area could restrain
the desire to be up and out to bring
relief wherever possible.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

A type of craftsmanship still exists
which regards the great economic prob
lem as that of getting the maximum of
work from Government employe for
a minimum wage.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

In the discussion of the United States
Supreme Court by Garden City editors
Justice Cardoza is the only recipient OF
the symbolic orchid which implies
supreme compliment.
Evening star., 1937-02-05
Credit Where It Is Due.

Credit Where It Is Due,
II very much enjoy reading about this
film star who is now having so much
celebrity said Miss Cayenne.
"She is your favorite picture starr"
mot exactly. But she has my IA
vorite press agent"
Evening star., 1937-02-05

Theorists on climatic conditions have
not gone so far as to demand a con-
gressional appropriation to buy parasols
for Candlemas ground hogs.
Evening star., 1937-02-05
Pavement Ripping.

From the Christian Science Monitor.
In Mexico they rip up streets for sill
yer ore. In American cities you would
think they do it for people to watch
them doing it.
Evening star., 1937-02-05
The Family Boss.

From the Richmond News Leader.
The boss of the family is the one who
tells the others to do something and
then does it over to make sure it's done
right.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

The best literary expression was en-
ployed in founding this Nation. Best
sellers seem to imply possibility of a
government BY book agents, For book
agents but never Of book agents.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

Recent strike interviews have COM
PEELED pictorial journalists to refrain
from making either Mr. Sloan or Mr..
Lewis look in the slightest degree like
a regular lady's man.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

1t is in the Supreme Courts inherent
dignity that its assailants find protection.
A Supreme Court justice could hardly
permit himself to bring a libel suit.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

In seeking chastisement for any at
tack on Senator Guffey's dignity, Senator
Hollis indignation was so impetuous that
he could not wait for April First.
Evening star., 1937-02-05
Spanish Scenario Lacking.

From the Roanoke Times
Probably the only reason Hollywood
hasn't turned out a movie based on the
Spanish civil war is that nobody has
been able to find out what it is all about.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

Unhelpful Superabundance.
How quickly might relief be sent
Unto its destination,
If there were only nourishment
In, general conversation!
Evening star., 1937-02-05

People are still fond of horses. The
only way to bring back semblance of
horse and buggy days will be to revive
trotting races.
Evening star., 1937-02-05
Court and Message.

From the Kansas City Star.
There are signs that the Supreme
Court has heard of President Roosevelt's
recent pointed message, but has not yet
decided whether to accept Jurisdiction.
Evening star., 1937-02-05
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Evening star., 1937-02-05

'T never goes into guessin' contest" ="
said Uncle Eben, "'ceppin' to vote every
lection, which is de biggest kind of q
guessin' contest dar is"
Evening star., 1937-02-05
Consumers.

From the Beacon IN. " News.
We gather that what we really want
Is not more ultimate consumers but more
capacious ones.
Evening star., 1937-02-05
Debate.

Agreements may be brought about
And minds avoid collision.
Men talk until their strength gives out.
Fatigue makes the decision.
Evening star., 1937-02-05
Perfectly Competent.
m the Pasadena Star.Nevs.

From the Pasadena Star-News.
A Chicago clergyman has come to the
defense of spinsters. Entirely super
duous. They need no defense.
Evening star., 1937-02-05
Love of the Gruesome.

The idle mind
Tries to make life unbearable,
And Joy will find
Its details strictly terrible.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

Men sometimes frighten themselves
said Hi Ho the sage of Chinatown, "be-
cause imagination is strong and they
desire excitement"
Evening star., 1937-02-05

Unnecessary Encouragement.
From the Des Moines REGISTER.
Nobel prize: A means of encouraging
genius by helping man who has proved
that he doesn't need it.
Evening star., 1937-02-05
Time-COnsuming Gossip.

do you believe all the stories that
are told in politics?"
Il try to forget most of them," an
swered Senator Sorghum. Some of the
gossip sounds significant and interesting.
But statesman has to draw the line
somewhere. A man can't put in his
entire life investigating"
Jud Tunkins says a man who works
too hard trying to be optimistic is liable
to look as If he knew something was
wrong and was trying to convince him.
self he was mistaken.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

A reader can get the dnsuer to any
question CT fact by writing The Euentng
Star Information Bureau. frederic J.
HdSktn, Director. Washington, D. C.
Please incIoSe stamp for reply
Evening star., 1937-02-05

@. What is the fastest run ever made
on skis?-C. G.
A. The record was made by the Nor
wegian ski champion, Kjelland, at st.
Moritz, Switzerland on February 16, 1888,
in a test in which he attained a rate
of $50 kilometers, or almost 100 miles,
an hour.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

@. How many boys are enrolled in the
Boys Clubs Of the Nation?-H. G.
A. There are 255.162 boys enrolled in
291 organizations. Sanford Bates became
executive director of the Boys Clubs of
America, Inc
Evening star., 1937-02-05

NiglIt FlnaI aNO SUTudy StHT-- LUO UeI LIIOII y
scoIlectton made at the end Of each month o
each week Orders may be sent by mail or tele
phone National 5000.
The daily independent., 1937-08-02
VILLAGE MAYOR READS
GAS METERS AS VOCATION

Fairport, o., U.P)-Mayor John
o. Rendrick, Fairport's versatile
village head, not only administers
the affairs of the village but also
serves as branch manager of the
gas company in Fairport.
In addition to attending to the
villages affairs, the chief eXecu-
tive has charge of the servicing
and installing of gas meters in
homes of the village, maintenance
of gas mains and the reading Of
gas meters.
The two jobs harmonize, Mayor
Rendrick believes, as they provide
for a more intimate contact with
the villager sunder his admins
tration.
When the mayor comes to read
gas meters, the residents register
first hand complaints, opinions on
how the village should be run and
feelings on administrative policy.
The daily independent., 1937-08-02

workers. The workers will be en-
Dloycd in developing a national
forest.
The farm units, consisting OF a
house and barn, are being con-
stlucted in the Chequamegon ma
tional forest. The farms will be
rented at low rent to tenants who
will work their land while not en-
ployed at the seasonal jobs of
planting, road building, and fire
fighting.
The houses are frame with con-
crete foundations and have three
and four romS. They are wired
for electricity, and where electri-
city is not available, home power
plants will be installed.
To qualify as tenant applicants
must live in Chekuamegon ma
tional forest. They must be mar
ricd couples with families of not
more than five.