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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
GOVERNMENT LOSES IN TAX PAYMENTS
Waterbury Employers In. cluded in List Checked
 For Discrepancies"

The actual number of Waterhur- ians partly responsible for the large number Of discrepancies" in the records of the federal social se- curity board in relation to taxes paid by employers to the government is not officially known at the present time. The chief of the security tax division, bureau of internal revenue, has stated, however, that there are large number of employers whose returns do not check with the rec- ords and that these employers are receiving letters at the present time
 It has been estimated that there are quite a few local employers who have not cooperated with the gov erEment In this matter The lnti- fnAtion Of the state board head was that in most of the discrepancies the government was being under paid instead Of overpaid In this par ticular instance,
 The total number Of information returns from the employers in the st&te covering the first six months of the current year Is approximate ly 10000. These are the first lnfor- nation returns since the security act went into effect on January l and henceforth they will be filed quarterly instead of every six months.
 The discrepancy, as explained by the state director, lay in the fact that in the first batch Of returns the data, when checked revealed the fact that the amount Of money which was being received monthly on payrolls and the amount which was filed in connection with acc tual tax returns did not come out even.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
TRADE REPORTS
 IN NEW ENGLAND
Moderate Advance Noted in Some Manufacturers;
 Slow in Retail Lines

Boston, Aug. l2-(UP)-Moderate advances were noted in some man. ufacturing lines and the wholesale market showed c fairly good tone, while retailers found business slow this week, Dun 6 Bradstreet Inc, reported today.
 Electrical production last week showed gain of l0.l per cent over the corresponding isS6 week and was 2.4 per cent above the previous weeks figures. Freight car loadingS advanced moderately. Receipt of bitIminous coal at New England points thus far this year has in- creased 10 per cent over last year while anthracite receipts have shown decline of 3 per cent.
 Shoe Factories Fair
 Shoe factories have reported a fair amount of activity on fall or- ders but present business Is tagging. Leather prices are firming, but there has been no let down in buying, Hides are quiet and firm. Massa- chusetts shoe production in June showed e gain of per cent over June, 1886. The same state reports Q gain of l4 per cent over last year for the first i've months of 1887.
 Department stores find sales run- hing 1 to 5 per cent better than last year. Many of the small stores, however, are experiencing difficulty In breaking even,
 Seasonal Decline
 The seasonal decline has got un- der way in woolens suitable for mems wear. Fall business in suit. ings and overooatings is increasing and mills manufacturing women's clothes are stepping up activity.
 The strike situation hampered movement of wool in the Boston market early in July and business failed to recover until late in the month. No material increase has appeared this month. Prices, how ever, HEe SteNuys NeW puSuleeS III wool tops Is fair, Future quotations are slightly lower but the market for spot deliveries Is well main. tained.
 Cotton Goods Market
 1rregularity has prevailed In the cotton goods market with the de- cline Of prices In the raw staple. The finished goods market contin. ues slow while c moderate pickup was noted in sales of cotton gray goods. Heavy cotton goods for in. purposes are moving well.
 Prices In woolen and worsted yarns are firm, while quotations on cotton yarns have dipped. Cotton yarn spinners are delivering fairly large quantities on old orders. New business Is dull except in the rayon line. Rayon mills are sold up through September.
 Manufacturers and wholesalerS report collections good while retail collections are slow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
STRIKE STOPPED,
 SOME DELIVERIES

Boston, Aug. i2,- (UP) - DlAs trlbution Of fruits and vegetables throughout New England was crlps pied today by c strike Of 300 to zoo employees ct Boston Market Terminal company. First to walk out were re. ceiVing and delivery clerks sfiiliated with the American Federation Of Labor. Union truck drivers struck irl sympathy, halting all deliveries, striking clerks said they sought C sliding -Bcale increase in wages and c B0.h0uf week. They said they were forced to work GO to 0b hours weekly,
 Terminal attaches feared perishs able produce from the south and west would spoil unless distributed before Saturday, A conference Of union and terminal officials was to be held this afternoon. The terminal Is the depot for receiving perishable produce for New England and com. prisos co individual distributors, Twentysfive to 200 carloads Of pros duce gre received daily.
 4 detail Of police was dispatched to the scene, but no disturbances were reported.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
RIVAL UNIONS IN
 PITCHED BATTLE

Philadelphia. Aug. i2--tUp)--A pitched battle between members Of rival labor Organizations broke out at the Heintz Manufacturing CofIis pany plant here today. one man was seriously injured and five oth. CTS were hurt Committee for inc dustfial organization members, on strike at tho plant, allegediy ats tackled rlon.striking American Fed. eration Of Labor men with baseball bats and lead pipes.
 Plant foren1en told police they had stopped their car to pick Up other workers, when seven autoiIios bijes, bearing 90 men, swung aiong- side their machine. the occupants ieaped out and began swinging bats and sections Of pipe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12

4 recent study of agricultural in. come by the Federal Trade Com. mission revealed many interesting facts relating to the handling of many leading farm products.
 While figures for big income. producing farm products indicate that large marketing concerns buy more than 50 per cent Of the .. 6. production, total milk purchased by . dozen large dairy Arms is only about 10 per cent of the country's annual ~ billion quart crop"
 Contrary to the usual impression, purchases of farm products gre probably less concentrated than the average person would expect
 Ten leading meat packing com paniss sold only the equivalent Of f0.S per cent of the beef, S6.i per cent Of the fresh pork and H per cent of the cured and pr0cessed pork products. h the case Of veal. however. purchases Of these o0n' ceFss tctaied es.E pr cent, fbe federal figures showed. Two Of the largest packing sempsniae' bssg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
Sheriff Slavin Seeks Job For First Offender

High Sheriff J. Edward Slavin today appealed for employment for a first offender" and called on some flair minded" person to give q Job to the man in question. If the quest Is successful, the sheriff said, 1t may lead to . per- manent plan for the rehabilita- tion of first offenders.
 The man for whom the job Is sought Is 90 years old, married, and has family. He Is a resident of New Haven county, and Is fa- millar with office routine, book keeping, and cashier work. He Is an experienced automobile driver.
 Sheriff Slavin has been most inc terested In the plight of first of- lenders and his radio program, "The First Offender" has met with q wide response. The man who Is jailed for the first time, he believes, can be so influenced and directed that he can become an asset to society rather than a H. ability.
 The sheriff hopes eventually, to interest businessmen In c plan Go give employment to first offenders and to rehamilitate them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
MIlk IMdustrv FoundatIoW Ohars

hsik Industry Pound1tt0N Ohart sales were but 47 per cent Of the total.
 Purchases of 10 leading packers for c year equalIed SIS per cent of the total production of cattle and calves. and STA per cent Of the hogs. The three largest companies purchased 40.s per cent of the beef and 2b.8 per cent of the hogs.
 Thirteen milisrs bought only 6B.2 per cent Of the commercial wheat -four crop. while l3 tobacco manu. sacturorS bought the equivalent Of 64 per cent Of the nations tobacco crop, selling % per cent Of the cigarettes and 90 per cent os the smoking tobacco.
 With milk the so.callOd biz com. panies are but . minor factor e 12 major concerns purchased Oniy about 10 per cent Of the total miik production ib ie5l and about iS per cent Of the commercial mix. Eleven leadiHe companies marketed te DOT cent 0s the GtAA wiik and cream soid is cities and villages end about se peg ssnt eg tbs butteg
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12


 elusion, or to obtain commitments from anyone for any specific pro. gram, we believe it will be of great value as q stimulus to American thought. and an occasion for ex. change Of experience. It S ( 2oth century expression Of the old Am. erican institution, the village crack er"barrel diseuSison-brought to c university level
 "rhe WilliainStown meeting is c national barley. Because Of the calibre Of speakers which will Dc drawn to it, and the importance Of the problems of the newspaper, the motion picture, and the radio to be considered. this conference Is at- tracting attention oil over the United States. More than 750 delegates are expected, and registrations have al- ready been received from cities ca far away as Los Angeles, Dallas Oklahoma City, Kansas City, Des Moines. Chicago, Louisville, NaSh- vile, Columbus, Atlanta, Richmond Washington and Baltimore"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12

other notable structures.
 The building will face on Wood- land street, Hartford. It will be three stories high and of Georgian colonial design. It will be connect ed with the main building of the hospital.
 The following statement concern ing the gift was made by Mother Xavier, superintendent of the hospi- tai:
 "The intense gratitude of the sis- ters, and the parents, and the nurses will be the immediate reaction of this muntfcent act of Christian charity.
 "When one looks ahead and con- siders the facilities for service that this building will give to children yet unborn, how deep should be the appreciation of the city and its sur roundings
 "If need Is a criterion of thanks, then ours must be beyond measure, for assuredly the need of chil- dren's wing is extreme"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
AWNING FIRE

Fire believed to originate from a carelesSly tossed eigaret butt today completely ruined an awning over the front Of James Marines res. taurant at 402 West Main fstreet, according to 6 fire department re- port.
 The chemical engine spent 6 few minutes quenching the blaze at al. most o'clock this afternoon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
BY ELMER c. wALZER Limited Press Financial Editor

New York, August l2. = (uP) = The stock market opened irregularly higher today with trading continu- ing light. Cotton futures were easy and bonds steady.
 Some indutsrial leaders showed improvement. Chrysler gained S-0 to 90 l-4 and National Steel l-4 to eS, but U. 8, Steel slipped off l-4 to ile.
 Excellent earnings reports were dlsregarded in international Nickel and Aanaconda. The former opened i-4 lower at 66 while the latter lost Ia to 6i Ia on m opening block of 1000 shares.
 Railroad shares were easier.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
Faces Deportation

Police today prepared Co take deportation steps against Sophie Overchuk, i7, of Toronto. Canada. following word from that city that the girl Is wanted there As an incorriEible. Miss Kathleen Crow. ley. probation officer, received a wire today informing her that the girl has been missinng since April 2.
 The girl was picked up here Tuesday night by police. She claimed she was brought here by . man who promised to get her . Job.
 She will be turned over Co i'm. migration officers for return to Canada.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
Waterbury Architect
 Designing Addition
Miss Catherine Dillon of Hartford Donates $3SO,OOO
 to St. Francis Hospital For Memorial

gift of $S5OOOO to St. Francis hospital Hartford for the erection of children's wing has been made by Miss Catherine Dillon, of Hartford The Catholic Tran script announces The building will honor the memory ot Charles and Edward Dillon the donors brothers Plans for the building have been drawn by Louis Walsh of Water
 bury MT. Walsh designed the new nurses home at St. Francis hospital St. Thomas seminary, Bloomfield, and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
ACTOR LISTENS
 TO BABY'S CRIES

Hollywood, Aug 12-(Up)--Ths cries Of his newborn baby daughter over the telephone from London @ inspired Raymond Massey, English actor, that he left tiis isobpltal de- spite \ ieg injury and wae back At work today. Massey was planning tC De with hig wife, Adfiarlse Alien, actress. in xcnden When the otDEk
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
UNIVERgTTY HONOgg COED

oxford, Miss, (up)--Claire Mo. Alpine, University of MiSsiseippi co. cd from etfinger, Miss, has been awarded the first M" ever received by woman student in the schools history. The ietter was presented Gias MeAiplne by the Wemaii's Ath. ietic Association for "outstanding participation in a campus sports activity"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12

arrived. He was forced to enter the hospital for two weeks instead. Twenty minutes after tho baby was born yesterday, ne heard it cry over long distance phone from the Lons don maternity hospital to the Good Samaritan hospital here. He called an ambulance and was driven to his studio,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
"0HO9T EMBASSY" CLOSED

BuchAre6t = (UP) = A "ghost embassy" ln Bucharest has just been closed forever. The ghost affibas- sador" was Russian Count Pokiewski- Koseli. He was appointed Numan- iar envoy by the Cgar in 1907. When war broke out he played c great part iri bringing Rufnaria iii on the Ale Hes side. The count died recently.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
Market Opens Higher But Very Irregular
Trading Continued Light-SOme Industrial Leaders
 Had Improved Railway Shares Were Much Easier

Southern Pacific lost Ia to ~ i-G New York Central lost i-B to 70 la but Chesapeake and Ohio gained Ia to sl S-4, Utilities were steady
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12

More than 100000 touS Of lin- seed will be grown in Argentina this season.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-12
LEES RONIES!

Elderly Widow in Waterbury Has No Official Home, Unable to Receive Old Age Pension- Local Man Dies Following Family's Eviction
The Washington times., 1937-11-18

In the face of a refusal by the
Virginia, Maryland and District
of Columbia Medical Society to
consider officially the plan for
Government control of medical
assistance, an open letter has been
addressed to the president of the
District society, supporting the
plan.
The letter came from the Com
mittee for Cooperative Medical
Service for Federal Employees and
stated:
"The undersigned have, for
some time, hoped that there
might be established in this
city some plan whereby we and
other employees might obtain
medical care on a fixed periodic
payment basis.
1T is not that physicians or
hospitals are overcharging. They
are not. It is simply that good
medical care has become very
eXpensive-so expensive that in
severe illness the cost is more
than the average family can
afford. The problem is a serious
/ one. For people who are self.
supporting, and self-respecting,
charity is no solution"
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
Here and There Among
Local Labor Groups

Rumor says negotiations have
begun between the Sanitary Gro
Gerry Company, through its parent
firm, Safeway Stores, and the two
unions of retail clerks and butch
erS now on strike Meanwhile,
the Halkout of the teamSters con-
tinueS at the Evening Star .
Members of Bookbinders' Local
Unio14 No. 4 will hold an oyster
roast Saturday at the Elks Club,
919 H St. N. W., from $50 to
1870 p. m. The uSherS, ticket
takers and other front of the
house" employees of local theaters
who are members of Local No. B.
IA of Stage Hands and Moving
Picture Machine Operators Union
will hold a dance at the Washing
ton Hotel next Wednesday .
The Trades Unionist reports 35
local bricklayers have been mem
bers of their union for so years
or more And that's a good, long
time Remember to get news
items to the Labor News editor in
writing every Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
Guests at Business
Agents Luncheon

Several guests were present to-
day when the business agents of
the various American Federation
of Labor unions in Washington
gathered in the Hotel Hamilton
for their semimonthly luncheon
and general "get-together."
Among those who originally sig
nified intention to attend are Col.
Dan I. Sultan, Engineer Commits
sioner; DR.. John R. Steelman, di'
rector of Cancellation for the De
partment of Labor; E. ]. Murphy
local merchant, and the officers
of the Maryland State-DiStrict OF
Columbia Federation of Labor, in
Guiding Joseph P. McCurdy, OF
Baltimore, president, and Frank
Coleman, of Washington, secre-
tary.
This was the second session of
the recently organized group,
which has grown from the original
board of business agents of the
Building Trades Council. Among
the purposes for the meetings is
the promotion of goodwill and
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
Ware, japan
Goods Start Boycott
On Silk Stockings

EVAN STON, ILL.,, Nov. 1s
Q.N.S0.-Thirty sorority girls to.
day led a campaign to boycott silk
stockings among the 1900 goods
on the Northwestern University
campus.
Maxine Elsner, a junior, said
I'VE hope to show our indig-
nation against the japanese in
vasion of China. We're asking
the rest of the girls on the
campus to join. Who can tell?
It might spread to other schools.
And there's a powerful lot of
goods in this mans country"
Besides" she added, cotton
stockings may not look as nice,
but they are a lot cheaper"
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
MD, U. TO HOLD
.-
FIRST FORMAL

COLLEGE PARK, Md, Nov. 10.
Maryland University's first formal
dance of the season will be held
Friday in the Gym-Armory, from
9 p. m. to l a. m, under sponsor
ship of the university chapter of
Omicron Delta Kappa.
The promenade, which will be
directed by DR.. r. v. Truitt, of
the university faculty, will be led
by Bess Paterson, a sophomore, of
Baltimore; Logan. Schultz, presi-
dent of the local chapter; Matilda
Boose, a Junior, of 6615 Fifth st.
N. W.. Washington; John Muncks,
chairman of the dance committee
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
Berlin Publisher
Drops Firms Name

BERLIN, Nov. 18.-The name
Of Ullstein, which once stood for
the most progressive and liberal
publishing house in Germany and
which was a Berlin landmark, was
stricken from the records when
the concern renamed itself the
Deutsche Verlag, or German Pub
fishing Company.
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
By THE LABOR NEWS EDITOR

Hundreds of persons, who
obtained tickets at the door,
through various unions or in union
retail outlets here, have already
visited the show. which opened
yesterday. Doors were, thrown wide
today at noon and will continue
unattached until II p. m. Then
the carnival ends.
Purpose of the display, which
includes 35 booths and something
doing" in the way of entertain
ment every minute or so, is to
foster knowledge of union labels
and union-made products. EXhibi-
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
Swain Is Pressed
Two Ways on Date

HARRISBURG, Pa, Nov. 10.
The new creases in his trousers
cost William Henry Snyder, jr.,
q, $3.50.
He paid that amount for break
ing a window to get his suit after
Mrs. Sarah Suffers tailor shon
had closed for the night. Snyder
told the judge he had to have the
suit for q date.
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
Officers To Be Chosen

BETHESDA, Md, Nov. 18.-The
Woman's Democratic Club of
Montgomery County will elect Off
GERS at a meeting at the Kenwood
Country Club, November 20, it was
announced today by Mrs. Charles
C. Allies, of Chevy Chase, general
chairman.
The Washington times., 1937-11-18

tors include at least 10 mercantile
enterprises, 10 unions, the De-
partment of Labor and the Wash
ington Union Label League, which
is sponsoring the carnival.
Among those who have helped
"put over" the affair are Carl H.
Klein, chairman of the exhibit
committee; W. S. Risdon, presl-
dent Of the league; Albert N.
Dennis, master of ceremonies.
The Washington times., 1937-11-18

with resolution adopted by the
newly organized Society of the
Daughters Of Preachers.
The resolution pointed out that
1000 ministers in the Methodist
Episcopal Church alone get less
than $1,000 a year.
1t also advocated the abolition
of pound parties, the rural custom
under which members of the con-
gregation pay their pastor in part
with produce from their farms.
The Washington times., 1937-11-18

men interested in unionization
will be the guests of the local.
John Kelly. organizer, will be
among the hosts.
The local claims, in an article
published in the official organ of
District SO of the UNIV, a CIO af-
filiate, that it's entrance into the
Washington field was the primary
cause of a recent boost in wages
at the gas company.
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
United Mine Workers
To Meet Tonight

Local Union No. 1904 of the
United Mine Workers-which has
recently been lining up employees
of the Washington Gas Light
Company-Will hold a meeting to-
night in Jonadabs' Hall, 623 In
diana Ave. N. W.
The same hall will be the scene
of a smoker on December 3, when
The Washington times., 1937-11-18

1t used to be that only just a few
of our nearby neighbors along
the Valley Road ever got to taste
this personal recipe of our Family.
But they always smacked their
lips so over the tastiness of it,
finally Pa Wilken hit onto the
idea of putting itup for everybody
to enjoy. And nowadays it seems
you can't hardly make mention
of whiskey, but what folks will
ask have you tried The Wilken
Family Whiskey. Well I'm won
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
Group Health Plan Set

Despite the assembled physi-
clans refusal to take the matter
into the open, private expression
of opinion at the luncheon re-
vealed the physicians still unalter-
ably opposed to the plan.
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
Preachers Daughters Unite

NEW YORK, Nov. Is (I.N.S0.
Daughters of preachers, so strong,
today went 20 bat for higher
wages for their fathers.
The drive was launched here
The Washington times., 1937-11-18

understanding throughout the
many AFL unions here.
The Washington times., 1937-11-18

coPSeHL 1887 THE VIXEN
The Washington times., 1937-11-18
1887 Union Label Exhibit and Carnival EcIipses
Last Years Show; to Close Tonight
At Pythian Temple

Devoted the interests of labor in the District Of
Columbia, this column appears Thursday NeuOs
items intended for publication here should be Urtten
to reach the Labor Editor by of the preceding
Wednesday.
By THE LABOR NEWS EDITOR
Sound movies plenty of music free prizes and interesting
display union made have combined to make the Union
Label Exhibit and Carnival which closes tonight the Pyhan
Temple successful than the similar event held
The Washington times., 1937-11-18

The grandest idea Pa WilIxen ever had!
can still Pa Wken sitting the edge of his chair there
excited anything Boys he idea! What
Famys Whiskey Recipe regular bottles
and let enjoythe whskey derS!
That the of the whole thing recOect plain
be-hm bouncing up from his chair talking fast, and
dog Jessie barking like she thought we'd But
hadn't all rght-as shown by how fast you all buying
Our F~"''SS ""~NeV Harry E. WiIken
The Washington times., 1937-11-18

dering have you tried it? It's our
own personal recipe gotten up by
our Family after having made I
don't know how many million
barrels of whiskey. And we think
for out and out tastiness nothing
can touch It'll Well, anyways, I'd
sure like you to try it and see for
YOURSELF
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