The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-02-16

tion.
 The resolution which passed the democratic-controlled senate 38 to 12 on an inspired message from Mir. Roosevelt that ratification was es- se1tial, tS now before the rcpubli- con controlled assembly.
 The issue is non-partisan in view Of the fact republicans joined dem ocra1 in assuring an overwhelming majority in the upper house.
 Both democrats and republicans ht.ye advocated adoption Of the res o.uti0n in the lower house where republicans hold the majority 78 to 74. A vote has been postponed pending public hearing Fcbru- ayy 2.
 La Guardia Enters Fight
 Aware that New York is the closest to ratification than in pre- viotis years. proponents led by Mayor Fiorello II. Ia duardia of New York city, and George Mcany, president of the New York State Federation of Labor conycrgcd upon the capital in a final effort to have the Empire State join the 38 states which already have ratified the amendment in their respective lsg- klaturcB.
 To become part Of the Congti- tuition, the amendment must be ratified by s states. Congress in 1924 passed the amcndmcnt~-29 297 to g0 in the holme: 6I to 23 in the genate--in an effort 10 make pos- sibIc more uniform regulation of child labor throughout the nation
 The amendmcnt reads:
 "Section 1.-The congress shall have power to limit, regulate. and prohibit the labor of persons under 18 years of age.
 "Section 2--The power of the several states iS unimpaircd by this article except that the operation of state laws shall be suspended to the extent necessary to give effect to legislation enacted by the con- gresg."
 the amendment. the New York state department of labor said: "'Con- gress shall have the power is the significant phase Of the amendment which stamps jt is purely an en- abling act.
 Limit Up t0 Congress
 "The amendment intsclf would not prohibit the employment of young people under IS, or under f6, or under 14: 1t would not rcgu- late their work. IL would rather give congress the power to pass such laws as it should sec fit, within the limits of the terms Of the amend ment."
 President Roosevelt, during two terms as governor of the nations most populoug Btatc--l3 GOO 900 in- habitanh advocated ratification. Governor Lehman has continued his efforts.
 Proponents have been urged to attend today'g hearing in full force.
 La Guardia has charged that forces interested in exploiting child labor for profit formed the prin- cipal opposition to the amendment which he supported during his con- greggional career.
 Meantime, expedition is expected to come from Mcrwin K. Hart, president of the New York state economic council, who has asserted that the amendment was designed to destroy "thc American form of government--the American way Of life"
 "ConspIracy" Is Charged
 "A conspiracy is on foot 10 hand over the liberties of all youth under iB to federal bureau. to take all persons under 1S from the influence of their fathers and mothers to abolish all state control of youth. including the control of education" !" declared Hart.
 New York ranks among the lead ing states in protecting it's boys and girls. 4 child labor law went into effect last September, keeping boyB and girls in school until they reach t6. Until this age has been reached they may not Dc employed during school hours. They may not work tn factories, even after school hours There gre few exceptions: chil- BWgi of fl or 15 may bc employed z 6Jey have completed a high school ,osirse, also children at least i4 who Ssyc lawfully working before the WkwQmr minimum law went into ef-