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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-05

THE six-week strike of 7,100 en-
L ployees of the Libbey-Owens-
Ford Glass company ended with ap-
prevail by the union committee and
company officials of wage agree
ment giving a flat eight-cent-an-hour
increase in all plants of the COM
pany. A one-year-contract was
signed.
The agreement provides for APP
pointment of a committee of five to
investigate wage rates of the Pitts
burgh Plate Glass company with a
view to establishing uniformity OF
rates throughout the fiat glass in
dustry.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-05

leader of the senate, she asked the
prompt passage of bill empower
ing her department to subpoena per-
sons and papers in connection with
investigations of strikes. To the
press Miss Perkins said that once
she had this power she would sum-
mon Sloan to a meeting with Lewis
in Washington; but she was not
sure she could compel him to nego-
tate strike settlement.
Sloan had posted in all General
Motors plants a denial that the cor
poration was responsible for the
breakdown of negotiations and was
"shirking our moral responsible
tiles" He reiterated his refusal to
treat with the union so long as
the sit-down strikers held the plants,
and continued with a promise to
employees:
1--WE shall demand that your
rights and our rights be protected"
against "a small minority who have
seized certain plants and are hold
ing them as ransom to enforce their
demands.
II say to you once more, have no
fear. Do not be misled. General
Motors will never let you down. You
will not have to pay tribute for the
privilege of working in General
Motors plant"
Sloan contends that more than
100000 G. M. employees have ex-
pressed a desire to return to work.
Lewis SCOTS at this claim but will
not countenance the holding of
an election to determine whether his
unions command the majority nee
essary to constitute them the sole
collective bargaining agency. The
federal labor relations board could
order such an election but it has
not interviewed, and probably will
not.
Governor Murphy of Michigan
had not modified his refusal to per-
NIT the National Guardsmen sta
toned in Flint to be utilized in
carrying out a judicial order that
the plants be vacated by the sit
down strikers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-05

EORTY THOUSAND employees of
= General Motors returned to part
time work in reopened plants in
Michigan and Indiana, and were I'M
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1937-02-05

DRESIDENT ROOSEVELT sent to
the senate the name Of James
A. Farley as postmaster general for
another term, and the senate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28
Windbreak Aids.
THE value of q windbreak includes |

THE value of windbreak includes
benefits of many sorts. The For
est Service has carried on a series Of
tests to demonstrate some Of the bene-
fits. 1t has been found that m s,7z1e1,
for instance, 1t will be from to s de-
grees warmer on the leeward side Of
a windbreak than on the windward.
Houses protected by windbreaks will
consume considerably less fuel and
the protection against the wind is in
ratio to the strength OF the wind. In
q strong wind protection is given as
far away as IS times the height OF the
trees making the windbreak.
The development Of windbreaks goes
far beyond protection against cold.
Heavily titled land is saved from wind
erosion. Standing crops have cover
against fiercely sweeping wind and
rain storms. The ground for con-
siderable distance from the trees in
the windbreak is more moist, partly
through less evaporation than in the
open and partly because weed growth
Is discouraged by the shade of the
trees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

other broad arch Of crimson light, as
cending several degrees to the west
of north.
In certain sections of Georgia the
phenomenon commenced a little after
dark. The sky, little to the north of
the star Capella, began to appear lu-
mlnous, and a luminous arch was soon
formed. of about 6 or degrees in
breadth. and extending over to the
northwestern horizon, having the Pole
star in its highest point. Soon after
the arch was formed that part of it
in the northeast horizon became much
brighter, and somewhat broader than
the rest: and this luminous portion
gradually rose and passed on in the
arch, its densest part eliminating a
little below the north star. It con-
tinued its motion to the western hori-
zon.
A N HOUR and half was occupied
by the passage of the luminous
part of the arch just described. 1t be-
came somewhat fainter after it had
passed the meridian, and it gradually
was lost to sight.
The color of the arch was that of
light scarlet. the most luminous part
being a little darker. and much more
intense Its form was that of a SEMI
circle, having for its base about so
degrees Of the horizon. 1t differed
from the aurora in its regular outline,
as we'll as its regular motion from
east to west. and was witnessed with
admiration and establishment"
So extensive was this magnificent
celestial phenomenon that it exhibited
its wonderful splendors contempora-
neously to the inhabitants of Europe
and America, though the presence of
clouds greatly interfered with the at
Effectiveness and grandeur of the eXhi-
bition in the former.
At half past twelve, however, says
one of the observers in England.
patch of the most intense blood-red
color ever seen" was visible.
The whole of the sky had an awful
appearance; for the tinge of red which
pervaded the whole expanse assumed,
in many points, from the depth of COL
ors above. and the density of the
clouds below, the dark copper tint
which is seen on the disk of the moon
during lunar eclipse.
1T was such sight as fills the mind
with wonder and awe: and, in America
at least, was the most marvellous Of
the kind ever known is the unani-
nous verdict of all records.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

Who is your speed champion Mr..
Radue?" you ask, envisioning some
light fingered girl, more efficient than
blue-ribbon stenographer
We haven't any" he says, blandly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

bookkeeping alone would be enormous,
for nothing is touched here without
the passing OF receipt.
So, although Mr.. Radue admits that
some of the girls are faster than 9TH
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

time. This is easier to do if work
isn't conducted haphazardly, with each
worker going to the vaults and back
again to draw new work or turn in an
unfinished job. The volume of added
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

is to say that each worker everywhere
has so much to do in a day, and no
matter how fast he or she is, no more
is assigned. In each division an in
slant check must be possible at any
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

Eyes, but"
Speed past certain point doesn't
matter here"
And he explains that the whole bu-
reau is on task program" Which
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

ers, he genially refuses to award a
special laurel wreath.
OF COURSE, there's a definite tech
nique to counting On a wet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28
Gorgeous Scene Presented in Maryland, Virginia and
Other Parts of Country Sky and Clouds
Reflected Changing Aspects of Nature

able stars were, all the while, distinctly
visible.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

n HE cynical may differ, but full
century has passed since the
| face of the whole United
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
No Time Lost

Mayor Frank Hayes non-partiSan com mission which was assigned the thankless task of setting up new voting districts in the city has completed it's job. It made it's report the other day and now the only thing that actually remains to be done is to have the city fathers accept the new district alignments that have been pro- posed. In place of the present twenty districts we will have thirty-two. While this will necessarily mean an increase in election costs, 1t will also mean easier access to voting booths for all the voters of the city.
 The speed and assurance with which the committee did its work is no indica- ton that similar jobs could be done around the state. For example, our sem atorial districts are badly out of joint and need to be strengthened out. Yet we'll wager that no authority for doing this could be obtained from any legislative body that we have seen in the last twenty years. AS each year passes it becomes more obvious that senatorial districts are not as they should be, corresponding in population size.
 However, this is only a minor matter compared to our congressional districts, to have six congressman (members of the House of Representatives, and only five districts. Any efforts that were made, and there were actually several honest ones, in the past have met with rejection. Ever since the census of 1880 revealed that the state was entitled to another rep resentative, there has been talk of re- apportionment of the existing five dis trictS. The talk came to naught.
 State legislators who are concerned with both senatorial and congressional reapportionment might well see what has been done in Waterbury. Unless the new voting district set-up is tossed aside, at the ease with which Waterbury did what they fear to do.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

Once again Governor Wilbur L. Cross takes the forefront in this state. This time it's with very fine proclamation on Constitution Day. It will be observed in Connecticut on Friday, September IT. Some one of these days the official papers of Wilbur L. Cross are going to make in- teresting reading and also study for the school-children of this state. We only hope that our historians of the future won't overlook Connecticut's most fa- nous democratic and one of its all-time outstanding governors Among other things Gov. Cross had this to say of Con- stitution Day. q urge that on this day children throughout the state be encouraged to observe the great historic landmark in American government with appropriate exercises in the schools; that the flag as symbol of our federal union be displayed on all public buildings; and that there be arranged in various places such programs as may be of particular local interest. =. :" Here's your invita- tion; don't overlook it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
School of Experience

Because all the examples and object lessons were plunked right into his own lap in his own home - if he had one the American citizen learned more about economic theories and business cycles during the depression than he ever knew before. AS this knowledge was acquired, it was applied to practical problems. Ana it helped tide the nation through danger ous periods when the balance of our entire system was endangered by suffer- ing and discontent.
 But with the return of what purportS to be normalcy, people are lazylng oack to the attitude that they don't have to worry about the intricacies of economies or government any more, and that from now until the prosperity curve goes over the top again, anything that happens must be all for the best. The only error in that philosophy is that it conflicts with the facts = facts that show debts, taxes, food, clothing, and shelter costs, and government expenses mounting into a miraculous total.
 In it's last, long, weary session, Con- greSS managed to make appropriations totaling nearly nine and one-half billion dollars. The amount for the increase of $25,000,000, and the public debt proper reached approximately $37 ,OOO, 900.
 These gigantic financial involvementS are too easily waved aside by politicians with references to the great price the na- tion has to pay for the salvation of the happiness and prosperity of 13O,0OO,OOO people.
 But the truth is that every citizen is paying directly or indirectly for this sal vation, and if man can't get it all paid off in lifetime, his children will have to finish the job. The exasperating ease with which public money is spent may be traced not only in national government, but through state, county and city ad- ministrations as well. The habit is not necessarily confined to one party or one period. It just seems to turn up when the man who has to take it on the chin and on the pocketbook-lets his guard drop. The whole moral is that the public should maintain its defense by making its elected representatives public servants in fact as well as in Fourth of July oratorical fantasies.
 When Congress appropriates more than $400,000,000 for military purposes and more than $500,000,000 for navy pur- poses, the voter should know why. Probe into the reasons behind state tax ln- creases; ferret out the cause for the higher county levy or the boost in street car rates, or whatever it may be that is costing more. If you aren't satisfied with the answers, smoke out the truth And if your public servant won't cooperate, elect one who will. Here are bigger prob lems than ever, tumbling right out of every weekly pay envelope. And the way to face them is still being taught in that big, free school of practical experience.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

The deadline for honoring all state bills to be paid out of the 1936-37 appro- priations has been passed, according to State Comptroller Charles c. Swartz. All bills coming in now and which meet with his approval will be paid from 1888 appro- priations. This procedure on MT. Swartz's part is apt to produce larger unexpended departmental balances which will revert to the general fund. Ordinarily depart ments near the close of fiscal year try to exhaust their funds to cut balances to minimum. This doesn't mean per son or firm with just bill will loseeNlt: claim and will involve red-tape to set tie it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

A. Your wife should apply to tho nearest American consular officer for an immigration visa. She will be required to pay head tax of eight dollars. There is no 1urneri- cal limitation on immigration of Canadians to the United States.
 e. Is there any substance that can be taken as e neutralizing agent after drinking alcoholP A. No, because alcohol is im- mediately absorbed by the tissues.
 @. Please settle a dispute by tell- ing us If Harpo Marx Is actually mute, as he appears to be in his pictures? ...,.
 A. He, Is not.
 c. When we go on our honey moon trip how should we register at hotels? ~. t.. ..4
 A. MT. and Mrs. James Brown is the correct way to register.
 @. How high above sea level is the Pequannock river, near Bloom. ingdale, N. J.9
 A. The surface of the river Is at an elevation of 2s4 feet. If you want Q copy of our "HISTO- GRAPH or AMERICA" write the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir. teenth Street, Northwest, Wash- ington, D. 0. Enclose IS cents in postage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
Took Their Toll

There was lot of talk earlier this year when it became obvious that the joint committee system long followed by the Legislature would be discarded and sep arate committees on various activities formed in both the House and Senate. This was due, of course, to the fact that in the House the republicans were in the majority while the democrats ruled the senatorial roost. For while it seemed as if the joint committees would be de- cided upon, but political lines finally held firm and the unusual Set-up went through, forcing bills to be introduced in duplicate with consequent loss of time in sending them back and forth.
 It now comes to light in figures com piled by William M. Greene of the State Motor Vehicle Department and former Secretary of the Democratic State Gen. tral Committee, that more than 20 per cent of the bills that were introduced in the Legislature this year never came out of committee This was new Thigh" for unreported legislation and was due to the duplication and necessity of having action taken by two separate committees on the same general activity. Whether or not it would tend to bring back joint com mitteeS, were the same political align menus CO pICNdu III 40O0, WC uOA AIlOW1 but it's mighty good argument.
 The judiciary and appropriations committees were the ones to hold back the greatest number of bills this year. More than half the total of unreported measures remained in the pigeon-holeS If desks in these committee rooms or were buried under other literature in fegt-pockets of members. Vest-pocket patoes by governors and presidents have AotYking on similar tactics by legislative committees. Many progressive piece of .aw-making dies in the hands of hard
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
LAURENCE c. sMITE

% September 8, 1887.
 MT. James w. FitzPatrick,
 Waterbury Democrat,
 Waterbury, Connecticut,
 Dear MT. Fitzpatrick:
 I note in your column for Friday, September third. that you are un- familiar with the members of our Referendum Committee, and that you are considering paying us wis., 1t. The Committee has requested me to extend cordial invitation to you to call at our office, Room 2, il East Main Street, at your conven- fence. It Is, of course, our function to answer all questions regarding the MERIT SYSTEM to the best of our ability, and since you have talk en the trouble to go into the sub- ject, we feel that only benefit can result from an exchange of ideas.
 You state, T am for a Merit Sys- tenn which Is just that" While, the leaders of the movement have been studying this subject for the past 56 years, we realize that there are always opportunities for improve inent. Frankly, I scanned your articles carefully, looking for some CON- STRUCTIVE CRITICISM. Thus far, what they brought me is this com ment from one of our corresponds Mot being able to DEFEND the Spells System in any way, he (eitz- Patrick hopes to throw a brick at the Merit System by dragging in a pretended racial issue, which do not suppose anybody in the world really dreamed about"
 Further on you state, eff I were made. Personnel Director, I could Ind hundred ways to get rid of an employe I disliked or of whom for any reason I wish to be rid" Certain 1t is that IF THE MERIT SYSTEM OR ANY OTHER SYS- ITEM were approached with this at- titude, it never would be successful. Let me quote the Honarable Fiorel- la H. LaGuardia, Mayor of New York City, on this subject.
 T have lived with this Civil Ser vice Idea for . great many years. This is my twenty ~tnird year of of- flee. and think I know about all
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

the tricks of the trade, so that pol- iticians can't fool me very much. When it comes to the question of the Merit System, 1t comes dead or the philosophy of every politician. You can't believe in the Merit Sys- tenn, and be in right with the po- litical party. talk from actual ex- perience. It just can't be done. If you do not believe me, go to any political club, and ask them what they think of the Mayor.
 "That means there is no such thing as half way Civil Service. There is no such thing as a pretty good Civil Service System {. ;"
 It would seem, therefore, from the practical experience yof Mayor La- Guardia, that we must have one thing or the other; the Merit Sys- tenn, or the Spells System. So if you have the solution to the middle of the road on this problem, will you please. be good enough to erlighten us and your readers.
 Very truly yours,
 LAURENCE c. SMITH, Executive Secretary.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

be employed by merit-and not by political spoilage."
 Another important point is that city employees under the present "Spoils System" MUST contribute to the campaign funds of the controlling political party if they want to keep their jobs-provided, of course, that said party goes in again. Under the Merit System Q city employe will not HAVE to contribute to @ political party mpaign - his EFFICIENT SERVICE will suffice to insure him his job. .n.4
 Why don't you accept Mayor Mo- Levy's invitation to engage in pub. lie debate on the question?
 Why didn't you go to Settler. Village on June 30th to see the proof of the fact that the Merit System is -partisan-the prin- cipal speakers were Governor Cross 6 Democrat; Mayor McLevy oi Bridgeport, a Socialist; and Horace D. Taft, a Republican,.
 Why don't you read the Quarterly News Bulletin of the Connecticut Merit System Association, and learn What the Layman Wants to Know About the Conn. Merit System?
 And flnally-Why don't we give the Merit System a trialp Is there anything peculiar about Waterbury that ik nopVaot hat,af1t fYndar thai system as other cities have done? , As @ favor from one taxpayer tc the other, please don't i'll the pub lies mind with fourishing "whitt lies"-give us all a chance to have a government payroll "of the peo- pie, by the people, and for the people" of Waterbury.
 Very truly yours, 5t ... CECILE D. ROCHON.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
Selected Poem
SINGING THOUGHTS

(Gwen Castle in the Christian Science Monitor) My heart holds singing thoughts today
 Glad thoughts that dance to rhythmic beat And yet cannot find the words
 To give expression that is meet. They seem to reach so far, so far
 Beyond the pale horizons line, Beyond that dim and distant star
 That with the morning ceased to shine. Such thoughts can surely make a bridge
 Across an ocean deep and wide, So you will share my happiness
 Though other message be denied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

Gov. Francis P. Murphy of New Hamp- shire will have no part of the proposed federal flood relief plan for New England. He says, T shall never give my approval to any arrangement which would involve the surrender to the federal government of New Hampshire's right to control and develop the natural resources with which nevertheless firm in it's tone. Watch out, Uncle Sam, for New England.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
T eat Y O UT Knowledge

Can you answer seven Of
 these test questions? Turn to
 last page for the answers. 1. Where is Purdue University7 ,{ 2. Who was Niels Wilhelm Gadef t 3. What is the source of the pro- verb: Let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth2"
 {. Tn which state is Mammoth Cave?
 s. Who signed the death warrant of Mary, Queen of Scots? {, 6. What is Whitsunday?
 2. What purpose do horns servo on animals? ,.F
 8. How is Viceroy pronounced?
 o. What is phoneticsp 1t,
 10. What is the state flower oi Ohio7 t"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09
Answers To Questions
By Frederick M Kerby

@. should like to know if more than just few unemployed persons have been put back to work in the last year?
 A. The department of labor es- inmates that 100000 persons have been re-employed between June, l936, and June, 1887, resulting in an increase of $67,0o000o in the weekly payroll of the country.
 @. How much gasoline was al. lowed to each car in the 5o0-n1ile Memorial day auto race at Indian apolis in 1886?
 A. Thirty seven and one-hali gallons. .p. |.
 c. l am to be married to Cana dian born girl in Canada, and I want to know If I will have any difficulty in bringing my wife to this country? I am American born.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-09

is planning to establish what he calls a Maverick University in California. He has asked Texas Congressman Maury Maverick to be godfather of the institution and expects to enroll young r1av- ericks" as students = that is, mic grant workers and farmers [. Starch refiners in the Midwest are using substantial quantities of Ar- genuine corn, but are hushing the fact because 1t would be unpopu- lar with American farmers !. :. Chile will not send team to the International horse shows in Washington and New York this fall Secretary Morgenthau has three chauffeurs; two paid by him, and one by the govern- ment.
 Copyright, 1887, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl