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Evening star., 1937-11-19
Consumer Officer to Speak.

DR.. lie roy A. Halbert, vice presi.
dent of the District Consumers Co
opera tive League and former director
of the Federal Emergency Relief Ad-
ministration, will address the Civic
National Forum at $50 pm. Sunday
in the Whitelaw Hotel, Thirteenth and
T streets NV.
Evening star., 1937-11-19
DAILY SHORT rsToRY--
|SOMEMENAREFOOLS
By Carlton James.

Mike came back
around the cabin
Just as q man
emerged from the
forest and ap-
preached across
the clearing. The
gloom was so deep
now that he did
not at once recog-
nize Jake Taylor.
well, Jake?"
Taylor brought
up short, peering
through the dark
ness. THAT you,
Mike Downing?"
Right" Mike
said. What brings
you here?"
Hes q murderer
returning to the
scene of his crime,
that's what" II
was the voice oil
Hardnan NJ X q
Evening star., 1937-11-19

could see the little man standing just
outside the cabin. his figure dim and
indistinct. He thought he detected
something in Hardpan's hand, like
a gun
What the hell is this?" Jake Taylor
wanted to know. If that's Hardpan,
he's the man I'm after. He stole a
knife and some other things from
my cabin, I've been trailing him all
day"
Stop where you are, Jake!" 1t was
Mikes voice. sharp and commanding
"Hardpan, don't you move except to
drop that gun. I've got you covered. "
Got me covered?" Hardpans voice
was incredible, yet dangerous. Mike
knew he wasn't sure whether the
gloom was deep enough to protect
him. What are you talking about,
Mike?"
"YOU," said Mike There's more
loopholes in your story, Hard
pan, than there is in Swiss cheese. In
the first place, II you'd had to bust in
the door, like you said, it couldn't
have been Jake who did the killing
because that meant the door was
locked on the inside. In the second
place, you would have had to lean
over the window sill to see Herman
where he lies on the floor, and the
snow crust on the window sill hasn't
been disturbed. In the third place
Evening star., 1937-11-19

Church" will be taken by Miss vir-
ginia Phelan Of the Civic Theater
group. A vested choir of 125 chill
dren will sing.
Evening star., 1937-11-19
HOUSE READING CLERK
MAY GET SALARY BOOST
Cannon's Resolution Proposes 41,-
500 Increase Be Provided
for A. E. Chaffee.


An increase In salary from $1,000
to $500 year for A. e. Chaf1ee,
veteran reading clerk OF the House,
was proposed in 4 resolution intro
duced yesterday by Representative
Cannon Of Missouri. ranking majority
member Of the Appropriation Com
mittee
The resolution provided that this ap-
preparation shall be made directly
in the name Of Mr.. Chaffee rather
than by the ONCE and shall be con-
tinued only so long as the position
Is held by him.
Mr.. Chaf1ee has been a House en-
ploye for 80 years and has been read
ing clerk for nearly rs years.
Evening star., 1937-11-19
TT HAD showed

TT HAD showed
the night be-
fore, covering the
already deep blan-
ket with two inches
Of heavy wet flakes.
The weather had
turned colder at
dawn, freezing the
wet snow into a
sharp, thin crust.
Constable Mike
Downing curse d
the weather and
the snow and the
m iSsi on t h a t
brought him from
his warm quarters
at the Otter Creek
post. At each step
his snoWshoes sunk
beneath the crust,
making mere walk
ing a hazard, let
alone any thought
Evening star., 1937-11-19
SUNDAY SCHOOL GROUPS
TO HOLD MASS MEETING

Theme of Meeting of Episcopa-
liam Institutions Will Be
Christian Service.
A mass meeting of Sunday Schools
OF the Episcopal Diocese of Washing
ton will be held at $3.50 pm. Sunday
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
BOSTON YOUTHS
BLAZING TRAIL

Wayland, Mass, Jan. 7-(UP)--
Captured at gunpoint, three Bos-
ton youths today were accused Of
blazing trail Of destruction esti-
mated at $4,000 through the Us
room mansion Of a great-grandson
of signer Of the declaration of in
dependence. The trio allegedly broke
into the unoccupied home of Frank
G. Paine, Boston naval architect,
late yesterday, seized pistols and
rifles from, the big game room and
then riddled portraits and walls in
every room with bullets. Frightened
by banks, the youths allegedly shot
dead a Great Dane watchdog and
fled into woods. Later police found
David Durante, is, hiding in Co
chituate cottage and arrested Arthur
Sampson, 10, and Leo McGaffigan,
13, when they went to a diner to
demand food at gun-point.
The youths also had been sought
In connection with a 5000 Dorches-
ter burglary Tuesday and with lar
ceny Of a Braintree automobile. The
car was found, peppered with bull
lets, at the Paine mansion.
Paine, a great-grandson Of Robert
Treat Paine, signer Of the declar-
alton Of Independence, designed the
famous racing yacht Yankee and
was q member Of the board of
strategy aboard the yacht Rainbow
when 1t defended the American cup
In 1894.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
NELSON A. SLY
TO SPEAK HERE
Hartford Scout Executive
to Attend Local Council
Dinner Tomorrow

The program for the annual meet
ing of Mattatuck council, Boy
Scouts of America, which will take
place at The Elton tomorrow eve
ming, was released today by Scout
Executive David Babson. II follows:
Sis p. M, q business meeting in
Guiding committee reports for 1885
and election Of officers for 1887;
$3.50 p. IN, annual dinner meeting,
Vice President Louis A. Walsh pre-
siding as POSTMASTER: invocation by
Rev. John Coombs, colors ceremony
(a detail Of scouts under Junior As
sistant Scoutmaster Chester Spiers
Of troop u. The detail includes
Scout Frank Dolfini Of troop /, Wa
tertown. Scout Robert Grant, troop
2, Naugatuck, Scout Frederick Bah
son Of troop 80, Waterbury, and a
scout from troop is, Waterbury.
Following the dinner meeting the
program will include reports by
Scout Executive David F. Babson,
an address by President Walter H.
Deacon, the presentation Of Eagle
badges to Scouts Ray Cummings,
troop !. Oakville. and Claude Par
ton Of troop SO, Waterbury. An adj
dress entitled Builders Of Man
hood" will be delivered by Nelson
A. Sly, scout executive Of Hartford.
The meeting will close with the
scout oath and law ceremony
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
Sleet, Rain, Snow,
Pussy Willows
Make Headlines

Winter? why, there's no such
thing. Just ask Theodore Kurtz
Of s Dikeman street, welI-known
as an officer Of the State Fife
and Drum Corps association.
Into the office of The Democrat
this morning, while sleet and snow
and rain fell outside, strolled Mr..
Kurtz, with song Of summer ON
his lips. And in his hand was a
bunch of pussy willows, which he
AYERS he picked near his home.
While reporters who had skated
into work still shivered and tried
TO dry their feet, MIR. Kurtz
gaily displayed the pussy willows
for the admiration Of all. He de-
clined to be interviewed even when
told that he had broken Charley
DeBisschop's record Of. is years
standing, Charley having discov-
cred pussy willows on East Noun
tain on Feb. 3, 1918.
Summer" said the office phil
0sopher, gazing at the pussy-wil-
lows, "is on the way"
eyes," said the office cynic,
9TH be here in five months and
IA days."
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
INJURED WOMAN
SEEKS $4,000
AnsOnia Resident Plaintiff
in Case Opening Today
in Superior Court

On trial today in superior court
before Judge Frank P. McEvoy is
the $4,000 action Of Elizabeth
Strang of Ansonia against Alexan-
der j. Sirski and others Of Danbury.
The woman claims recovery for al
legged permanent injuries caused by
the negligence Of the agent Of the
defendant.
According to the writ, the plain
tiff was walking In Ansonia at 8 p.
M, November 81, 1885 when she was
struck by an automobile owned by
Alexander j. Sinski, the defendant,
being driven at the time by Walter
Krajza. Sheer negligence on the part
Of the driver is alleged as the cause
Of his striking the woman.
Resultant injuries of the accident
are fractured spine and fractured
pelvis which will render the woman
a cripple for life, according to the
allegations Of the plaintiff, and huge
sums have been spent in the treat
ment Of her injuries. Attorney
Jacob A. Bellin of Ansonia repre-
sents the woman, and Attorney
Maynard M. Lund Of Seymour is for
the defense.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07

Henry will leave next Monday for
Florida where they remain until the
second week in March.
Mr.. FitzHenry has been promi-
nent in the recent activities Of the
Holy Name society. He served as
president Of the QUOT league which
enjoyed such wide popularity last
summer. During the past several
weeks he has been listed among
the most outstanding bowlers of
the society,s league.
He Is president of the Recreation
Rod and Gun club scene of to-
nights gathering and a member of
the board of directors of the Uni
versal Bald Head club.
Members of the Holy Name So
ciety and quot league who plan to
attend the event will meet tonight
at the Lyceum at tbs o'clock where
transportation will be available to
South Waterbury.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07

An eastbound G. r. and I. bus
skidded into the sidewalk on East
Main street shortly after 1880 O'Clock
this morning and Its bumper be-
came caught against a telegraph
pole. No one was injured, and the
bus proceeded after having been
freed by a tow truck. Police re-
ported that two cars collided on
Thomaston avenue, with both ma
chimes being damaged. No details
Of the accident were available. A
truck went out Of control after a
skid on Congress avenue and struck
a pole. Several other minor mis-
haps were being Investigated this
afternoon by the accident squad.
More Rain
The storm started with snow early
this morning, but after light fall
turned to rain, covering the city
with q CLASSY surface. Sleet fell
later, but the fall turned back into
rain, and 1t drizzeled steadily most
of the morning. The weather man
predicted rain tonight and tomor-
row, with slightly higher tempera-
lures.
Police headquarters received num-
erous complaints Of unsanded side
walks in many sections Of the city,
and patrolmen were sent TO warn
the owners Of the property. Com
plants of slippery roadwayS were
referred to the street department.
The Chase Parkway was heavily
sanded early this morning and at
forded a safe passage.
Cars Stranded
Trucks and passenger cars were
reported stranded on hills about
the city as they attempted to climb
them, with even chains proving OF
little help on the slippery surfaces.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
State Departmental
Stats To Preside
In Joint Exercises
City, State Officials, Veterans Organizations Invited
to Witness Induction at BETHEL Auditorium Rabbi
Greenfield to Give Invocation, BenediCtiOn

With city and state offlcials and
representatives of the various vet
eranS' organizations Of Connecticut
numbered among the invited guests
the joint installation ceremonies
planned by David Fannick Post and
its auxiliary, Jewish War Veterans,
promises to be an outstanding event
Of interest here next Sunday. The
usual elaborate ceremonies that
have not only marked the induction
Of the posts officers in the past, but
have them events Of widespread In
terest.
State and national officers Of the
]. w. v. have been invited to parti-
cipate in the ceremonies, which will
take place in Beth Ell auditorium on
Cooke street, at 2:30 o'clock Sunday
afternoon.
State Commander
State Department Commander DR..
8. Howard Cohen Of Bridgeport, as
sisted by Past State Commander
Joseph Woolfson Of Hartford will
direct the induction of the posts
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07

Mrs. Minnie Greenblatt. Attorney
Morris Robin, state vice. commander,
Is chairman Of the reception COM
mittee, assisted by Attorney Harold
Green and Alderman Edward Gold
berg.
Post Ohicers
The new officers Of David Fannick
post include The following:
Commander, william Schneer;
senior vice-commander, Ruddy Hen
Lick; Junior VICE commander
Israel Greenblatt: Judge advocate,
Abe Baltin; surgeon, Abraham D.
Litsky; chaplain, Jack Rutman; ad-
jutant, Joseph Yanowsky; quarter
m lster, Morris Shapiro: officer OF
the day, Irving Helfand; laison Of
flcer, Samuel Aspirian; historian,
Charles Rosengarten; sentinel, Irv-
irZ Goldman; bugler, Samuel
Lipetz; color bearer, Jack Shapiro;
color guard, Morris Grabow.
Auxiliary Officers
The new officers of the women's
e. ,up are: President, Miss Rose
Rieger; senior vice-president, Mrs
Lillyan Reiner; Junior vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Mollie M. Fidler; chap
lain, Mrs. Estelle Sanco; guard. Mrs
Hattie Helfund; treasurer, Mrs
Weinberg; conductor, Miss Saral,
Freedman; assistant conductor, Miss
Leah Abramson; patriotic instruc-
tor, Mrs. Anna Reiner; Judge ad-
vocate and historian, Mrs. Minnie
Greenblatt; trustee for three years
EIrs. Lilyan Reiner; trustee for two
years, Mrs. Minnie Greenblatt;
trustee for one year, Mrs. Nathan
Frank; color bearers, Mrs. Mary
Wilenchik, Mrs. Sarah Frank, Miss
Minnie Schneer, Mrs. Polly Rabin-
owitz, Mrs. Minnie Kaplan and
Mrs. Rebecca Goldman.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
FIRMS COMPETE
in RADIO TESTS
Police Department Expert
menting-Two-Way Sys-
tenn May Be Installed

Several other firms are expected
to send men and equipment here for
demonstrations of their various types
of police radio apparatus, following
the first tests here yesterday and
last night. Representatives Of q
Pittsburgh Radio Company con-
Quoted the demonstrations yester-
day, with a special transmitter be-
ing set up in the City Hall.
Taking part In the test were
Commissioner Harry Minor, chair
man Of the police board, Police Supt.
William j. Roach, Sergt. George
Chatfield and Patrolman Edward
Sullivan. Two = way conversations
were carried on between police
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
Invocation

officers, while State Department
President Mrs. Nellie Luboy Of New
Haven will supervise the ritualistic
exercises for the auxiliary.
Invocation and benediction will be
given by Rabbi William Greenfield
Of Waterbury. The principal guest
speaker q the evening will be Rob-
ert r. Brit. past commander Of Cor
poral Coyle post, American Legion,
and chairman Of the local veterans
council.
The committee Of arrangements
has announced that the ceremonies
viii be open to the public and that
special reservations have been made
for the delegates from the different
veterans units to whom a general
invitation has been extended.
The retiring leaders of the local
units are: DR.. Louis Weinberg and
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
DOZEN FIREMEN
WERE INJURED

Boston, Jan. 7(UP)-A dozen
firemen were injured last night
while fighting two fires which
brought out more than half the
city's fighting equipment and caused
a total damage estimated at $55, 900.
A four-alarm fire swept a five
story business blovk at Atlantic ave-
nue. and Pearl street, causing $4,000
damage.
Ladderman George D. HELEN, SO,
Of Dorchester was hospitalized for
smoke inhalation. District Chief
Daniel Crowley, ladderman Walter
Fleming, and several others suffered
severe hand injuries. Crowley fell 30
feet into an elevator shaft, but con-
tinued directing his men.
A three-alarm fire broke out in q
west end business block while fire
men were fighting the Atlantic-ave-
nue. fire. Damage was set at 5000.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
CircOlO Dante

Alexander Mole was elected to
the presidency Of Circolo Dante
at the annual meeting In the
parish hall Of the Church Of Our
Lady Of Lourdes last night. In
stallation Of the full new slate will
take place January IS.
Others chosen were: Vice-Pres-
ident, Charles Inturrisi; secretary,
Mary Cartocetti; treasurer, Mary
DeCicco. The new educational
committee consists of Carmella
D'Ambrosi, chairman; Olga Piola
and, Daniel Dichele. Elizabeth
Colbrassani is chairman Of the
refreshments committee, which
includes Anna Giangiacomo and
Josephine D'Ambrosi. The slate
will be installed at the next meet
ing Jan. 10.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07

system installed here, IA which p0F
lice cruiser cars win receive mes
ssges from headquarters but Wi1
not be able 70 transmit. uowoyer,
several officers cars may 10
equipped with the two-way system
which win make possible talking -
and from headquarters.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
1olorfu Ceremonies to Mark JWV Installation Sunday

headquarters and a radio-equlpped
car.
Some difficulties were found when
the car was IN valleys or hollow
spots" behind hills, but IN the main
the test was declared highly sue
ceSsful. fr-
1t is planned to have q one-way
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
SisterhOOd

The italian Sisterhood minstrel
and dance will take place Satur-
day evening, January Both at
Buckingham Hall. Mrs. Joseph
Pernatozzi, president of the sister,
hood will act as interlocutor.
There are two rehearsals a week
starting with this week till the
week Of the show. It Is antici-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
Communion Breakfast

Charles j. Allen, district super
intendent of the Connecticut Light
and Power Company, and Attorney
John B. Greco, will be the principal
speakers at the communion break
fast of the Holy Name society Of
the church Of Our Lady Of Mt. Car
mel at the parish hall Sunday
morning after the $3.50 o'clock mass.
Members Of both the junior and
senior branches Of the organization
will attend.
Anthony Colucci, past-president,
Is chairman Of the committee In
charge, assisted by Ambrose Maggi,
Charles Amodeo and Rocco Ciampi.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
FRATERNAL NEWS

Albert e. Hole officiated. Other
officers indicted were: Vice.
grand, Arnold Nichols: permanent
secretary, George Halton; treas
urer, Thomas Turner; recording
secretary, James Peden; warden,
Sidney v. Hole: inside guard,
Frank Jones; chaplain, Charles
Earl.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
Farewell Party For
Fitzhenry Tonight
Sportsman and Wife to Leave For Florida Monday;
Allen to Speak at Mt. Carmel Communion Breakfast
BROOKLYN NEWS

Peter FitzHenry, prominent sports
man, will be honored at a farewell
dinner to be given by st. Patrick's
Holy Name society's QUOT league
tonight at the Waterbury Recrea-
ton Rod and Gun club on Pearl
Lake Road. Mr.. and Mrs. Fitz-
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
Santa Maria Circle

Santa Maria circle, Daughters
of Isabella, has begun plans for
the observance Of Its 25th birth
day which occurs In May. Pre-
liminary arrangements for the
celebration were discussed last
night at o meeting In Hibernian
hall. Another discussion on the
subject will be held January goth.
Mrs. Dorothy Dunn was named
chairman Of the committee ar
ranging an entertainment for
February 3rd.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
Women Moose

Routine business was conduct
ed last night at meeting of Wa
terbury chapter, Women Of the
Moose, In Moose hall. Mrs. Mary
Commerford. senior regent, pre-
sided at the meeting. Another
meeting will be held on the Goth
and Mrs. Commerford stated that
q full attendance Is desired as
important business Is to be dis
cussed.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
Director

pated that this will be one Of the
greatest entertainments that the
organization has ever sponsored.
The affair being given exclusively
by the Sisterhood with the CO.
operation Of the Brotherhood. Lo-
cal singers and dancers will par
ticipate In the show. John Sforza
directing and Joe Di Pietro's Or
chestra will play for the dancing.
Installation of officers of the
italian Sisterhood will take place
Monday evening, January 18th at
the Moose Hall. The Brotherhood
is invited to attend the affair.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
Pride OF The Valley

Walter Bower was installed as
noble grand OF Pride Of the VAL
ley lodge. Manchester unity, In
Engineers hall last night. Pro-
visional Deputy Frank Jones and
Past Divisional Grand Master
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
Ice-Coated Streets
Cause OF Accidents
Driving Dangerous Under Circumstances - Several
Machines Abandoned Temporarily Rain

Streets that gstening sheets of ice left hundreds
OF automobiles stranded in their garages and outdoor
parking places this morning, and forced thousands Of
factory and office bound workers to walk take bus
street Despite the dangerous driving conditions that
prevailed all morning long, police reported serious mis-
hapS, though there several minor accidents.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
Lily OF The Valley

Officers of Lily Of the Valley
lodge, Manchester unity, for the
coming year were installed last
night in Lord Kitchener post hall
with Mrs. Sarah Crosley, district
supervisor, officiating. The Off
GERS are: Noble grand, Mrs. Hilda
Durgeloh; her right supporter,
Catherine Kelly; her left suppor-
ter, Mrs, Florence Leas; vice
grand, Catherine Beerbaum; her
right supporter, Madeline Smith;
her left supporter, Gertrude
Lynch; secretary, Mrs. Espelin;
treasurer, Della Turner; cores
ponding secretary, Catherine
Earl; chaplain, Nina Stock; pi-
anist, Arville Surdam; past noble
grand, Mrs. Agnes Porter.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07

Bowling in the L. I. P. league will
be resumed tonight at st. Joseph's
alleys after postponement during
the holiday season. Sixty men will
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
compete in the championship games
at 8:15 o'clock.
BANQUET Plans

Mayor Frank Hayes and other
prominent officials will be guests
at the 48th anniversary banquet Of
the Lithuanian Citizens Political
club at 103 Green street, Saturday
evening, January %. William Jo-
kubonis, president, will be toast
master. The program will include
entertainment and dancing from 8
o'clock until an early morning hour,
dinner, and speeches.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07

High cost OF living ID retarding
business in Costa Rica.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
Gymnasts To Meet

The annual meeting Of the Wa
terbury Gymnastic society will take
place tomorrow night at the Brad
ley avenue gymnasium at 1880
o'clock. Election of officers and
discussion of future plans will fea-
ture the parley.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
Plotters Meet TONIGHT

FIOtterS Meet Tonight
The Town Plot A. @. will hold an
important meeting tonight at their
clubrooms to complete arrange
ments for their first annual enter
tainment and dance at. the Mount
Carmel Recreation hall, January 80.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07

rising temperature tonight ana Fri
day.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07

The biggest turtle In captivity,
weighing 400 pounds, died at the
London Zoo.
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1937-01-07
FULL WEATHER REPORT

Boston, Jan. T. (UP) - Weather
forecast:
Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Rain with slowly rising tempera-
ture tonight and Friday.
Coulee City dispatch. [volume] (Coulee City, Wash.) 19??-19??, 1937-07-08
OVERSTEPPING
THE BOUNDS

It is an axiom that labor, or any
other organized group, can win its
way only 80 long as it is supported by
favorable public opinion The long
history Of labor strife and class con-
flict in every country in the world
merely proves that you cannot win
in the face Of hostile public senti-
ment.
Leaders of the present labor move
ment in America should give heed
to this unbroken rule. They should
avoid acts and denounce incidents
which array public opinion on the
other side. Some incidents of late
warrant consideration.
In Pontiac, Michigan, as most of
our readers know, the leaders of the
CLIO union undertook to tell land
lords what rents they can charge.
They threatened Shutdown strike