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The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-11-12
BY OLIVER E. CARRUTH

Washington, D. C. (ILNS)-Labor
proposals for improving the nations
social security program were offered
and considered at the initial meeting
of the Advisory Council on Social
Security here.
Both factors of organized labor
are represented on the council by out
standing labor men, appointed when
the council was created by the Social
Security Board and the senate fl
nance committee last May In addi-
ton, there are six representatives of
the employers and twelve of the
public.
Labor members are as follows:
Matthew Wnll vice president,
American Federation of Labor; G. NJ
Buzniazet, secretary, international
Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
and vice president, A. F. of L.; John
p Frey, president, metal trades de
partment, A. F. of L.; Harvey Frem-
ming, president, Oil Field, Gas Well
and Refinery Workers International
Union; Sidney Hillman, president,
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of
America.
Vital Changes In Act Possible
The council meeting was the first
effort at a thoroughgoing appraisal
of the social security act and draw
ing up of a comprehensive and care
fully considered program for improv-
ing the act, since its passage more
than two years ago.
As a result of the councils delib-
! erations, there may be vital better
ment of the act, which of all the New
Deal legislation now in effect, directly
touches the interests of the vast ma
jority of wage earners, organized and
unorganized. Something of the acts
Importance may be realized when it is
remembered that the Social Security
| Board has just reported that 35,OOU,-
! 600 persons are registered for old age
benefits. With their dependents, these
registrants form a great majority
of the population.
Labor Directs Study of Measure
The social security act has beer
under attack and criticism since its
enactment. Business has attacked
features of it, including taxation pro
visions and the setting up of huge
reserve fund for payment Of old agt
benefits.
Labor has been somewhat critica
of the act, too, though heartily ap
proving its enactment and principles
1t has recognized that the act is fa1
from perfect, and has asked a broad
ening and liberalization to make it O.
even greater benefit to the worker
and nation than it is now.
| Labor's program for improvement
of the act was outlined in the repor
submitted to the Denver convention O.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-11-12
Central Bodies Are
Visited By Lyden

Columbus (OLNS)-Six central la
Dor bodies in the state were visited
by President M. j. Lyden, of the Ohio
State Federation of Labor during
October in behalf of the workers edu-
cation program of the federation.
Accompanied by Dewitt Huffman,
educational director of the federation,
President Lyden spoke to the dele
gates on the benefits of workers ed
ucation, and outlined the achievements
of the federation in the field of labor
legislation.
GAINESVILLE was visited October a,
and will hold an institute on social
security early in November; East
Liverpool was visited October 6, and
it was found that an active educa-
tional program is under way there.
On October Ia, the Elyria central
body meeting was attended, and the
education committee gave assurance
that their educational program would
soon be under way. An education
committee was appointed at Mansfield
October 20, following visit there.
Toledo central body, visited October
81, has standing committee on work
ers' education. A visit to the Lima
central body, October %, resulted ir
that group agreeing to go along 10t
cent with the federation's education
program.
Other central bodies in the state
will be visited as rapidly as possible
Director Huffman announced.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1937-11-12
Socialist Mayor Again Wins

In Canton and in Akron, the CIO
likewise lost; though prediction
dope" gave that organization the bet
ter of it in Akron.
Jasper McLevy, the only socialist
mayor in New England, was re-
elected to a third time in Bridgeport,
Connecticut. He has won by larger
majority each time.
And in Harlan county, Kentucky, the
state guards coming in to keep order
during the balloting arrested Sheriff
Middletown and his pet gunman, Ben
Unthank. No matter what ticket the
miners voted, they must have felt
that they won that election
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
Out Of The West

MEET Mr.. LOCHINV44R. BY Marie Big
ard. 284 pp. New York: Areadia Hoase.
$500
The imaginary hero of pretty young
keeper of bookshop causes great deal OF
trouble in this romance whose setting IS
Maine Cecily Stuart, the attractive Librarian,
annoyed BY the remarks Of catty friends,
picks a hero for herself out OF one of her
books-and promptly the difficulties begin.
Because, hardI, has Cecily taken Philip
CaIlen" OUT Of the book than rivals appear
IN the forms of two real Philip Caliens. One
is suave fastener, while the other IS
whimsical young Irishman from out OF the
West, who chose TO be called Mr.. Lochin-
var"
OF course, confusion results, as does mys-
terry and romance. Bur the story has been
adroisIy worked OUT by Marie BLIZZARD, SO
that the complications seem plausible and
interesting.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
Nero's Double
co

THE PRETENDER. BY Lion FeaebtWangey.
40 bb NeU York. The Viking Press
$3.50.
Almost legendary is the story of the manu-
naitred slave who bore such an amazing re-
semblance 10 the Emperor Nero that he was
used after Nero's death as his double--to the
point that he was able to rule in the dead
Emperor,s place, and by his rule arouse
the Roman world TO madness.
This obscure event on which Lion Feucht-
wanger has based THE Pretender" is more
than legend, however, since references to il
can be found in Tacitus, Suetonius, Dio Cas-
sius, Zonaras and Xiphilinus, as well as in
the Apocalypse Of John and in the Fourth
Book of the Sibyl
The Pretender" is the story of potter
in the city of Edessa, who had been slave,
and who was given the power OF an En-
peror II tells of this mad impersonation,
as ii was engineered by small group of
influential citizens who saw IN the resenl-
blance the opportunity TO capitalize On the
death of their ruler.
When Nero died, there was cause for re-
Joicing in the Rome he had ruled with such
cruelty. There was less JOY in the East, how
ever. for Nero's rule of the Tigris- Euphrates
valley had been tolerant. Ii was because
there were such conflicting feelings con-
cerning the dead Nero that the ex-sIave Ter
ence had his opportunity TO rule in the con-
quered Eastern provinces. And rule the
fraudulent Emperor did, so ruthiessly that
his inevitable downfall was precipitate.
AS in his historical novels, Josephus and
eThe Jew of Rome Lion Feuehtwanger has
Brought the past 10 vivid life in The Pre-
tender" Those who like their fiction tine
tured with the authenticity of some history,
no matter how slight, will find Mr. Feucht-
wanger's latest book rare treat.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
OUT OF THE CALABOOSE

Lee Forests best-seller, Rebels Rendez-
vous," published by D. Appleron-Century.
was written while MIR. Forest was IN jail.
The author was not serving time, though
he JUST lives in Jail as regular thing. The
Jail is IN Tyrone. New Mexico, which was
boom town during the World War. BUT
died, and il eemed as though Tyrone would
become another ghost town. Then q num-
Der of well-to-do people moved into the
place among them Lee Forest. MIR. Forest
decided the old ealaboose would make
excellent studio. II is perhaps ironical that
in the confines of the ex-prison he wrote
Rebels Rendezvous" a story OF fierce,
hardy mountain rovers.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
Court Matters

THE ART OF TENNIS. By Henri ceebss.
1872 pp. Ness York: Hillrsss-Csrs, Ise.
$I.50
Henri Cochet, the famous court wizard
who was member of the French Davis
Cup Team that wresfed the cup from Amer
ica in 1927, presents in The Art of Tennis
an easily followed yet highly detailed ae-
count of how tennis should be played.
illustrated with scores of action phooo-
graphs and diagrams, the book is one thas
should help to correct many of the Gus
tomary beginners faults, and at the same
time give some practical pointers to expert
players
There is little time wasted by NJ. Cochee
in talking in generaIities. With brief re-
minder that there is such thing as sports
manship and philosophy of sportsnlanship,
he starts right in TO explain how the reader
should decide on his style of playing. From
this point the book is entirely teaching.
Like all positive teachers. M Cochet dis
cards what he considers useless fetishes. For
example. the matter of attaching great inn
portance TO the grip. OF course such
stand will undoubtedly arouse those of the
opposing school of thought, but the author
makes his point very convincingly.
For that matter he makes all his points
conyincingly. And, excellent and enfhusi-
asric mentor thar he is, he makes tennis
sound very easy. So easy that your reviewer
will be on the courrs bright and early
tomorrow-juse TO see.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
NEW ASSIGN lMENT

That colorfuI young Southerner, lanes
Street, whose stories of Americana have
wide following. has left the New York
World Telegram. where he vas one Of thar
newspapers ace feature writers. 70 give
more OF his time 70 magazine articles and
books. # at some future time you notice in
his books an occasional reference 10 radio.
it may be traceable 10 an assignment he /.
now doing. Radio Guide. the weekly listen
ers' magazine, has engaged Mr. Street % do
a series OF articles on broadcastings person
alities.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
ONE YEARS IN PRINT

D. ApPleton-Century CO. boast of the facs
that among the titles on their publication
list are three which have been kept con
rinuously IN print for ninery-one wears
These are 800 Sketches and Skeleton, az
Sermons Pulpit Cyciopedia and Afinisterxe
Companion" and sCyclopedia of Seq
monds, all edited BY Docor Jabez Burns
The three books have rolled up i record
Of l45 printings between them, and sales
OF the three volumes maintain the same
general average year ia and year out.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
Alaskan Journey
NORTH TO THE RIAfE-RTNGED SUN.
By Isobel ~ HmcbisoD. 262 bp. New
pinehot. N. Y.

NORIH III IL IfE kiME-kfN0EG SG1S,
81 Isobel ". Hafcbisou. 262 bp. Nev
York. Hiiimau-Cari.
Since Miss Hutehison was recently
awarded the Mungo Park Medal by the
Royal Scottish Geographical Society, il can
Be taken for granted that the story of her
travels through Alaska, as recorded in
North to the Rime-Ringed Sun, IS the
result of weIi-trained powers of observation.
Apart from this official sanction of her
ability as an explorer, Miss Hutchison is
an engaging raeonteu.. of the things she has
seen and the stories she has heard. With a
friendly. easy style she describes Alaska
in such a way that the reader gers a finely
rounded picture of cur sprawling north
western possession. Proving her skill as an
authosess, she does this largely through tell
mg of the people she finds in Alaska-Es
kimos. old sourdoughs, and new settlers
And. with great effectiveness, throughout
the book she graciousiy steps aside and lets
her Alaskan acquaintance speak for them
selves. AS result we get frequent yistas
OF Alaska from the viewpoint of the people
who know the country best.
The book is persuasive reading, and will
be found particularly so by those who dream
OF places where adventure can still be found
There is much of this yer TO be found in
Alaska, and Miss Hutehison makes the pros
pect inviting. But for those not contenl-
plating the trip, an excellent substitute IS
North 10 the me-Ringed Sun.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
JOB WANTED

An unusual letter of application for
Job was recently received by Hillman-Curi.
The writer of the letter. new college
graduate, stated that he had just finished
reading They Sold Themselves, which
Hillrnan- Curl publish. He had learned many
things about iob-hunting from the book.
said the young man. and he was employing
in this very letter the technique suggested
ia the book ii you are sincere in publish
ing this technique" he said, You cannot
refuse 70 give me this job want" The most
amusing part of the whole affair was that
the job-seeker. in his letter. had done iuse
the opposite OF everything that had been
advocated in They Sold Themselves
P. S.--He didn't ger the job.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
Post War Germany
THREE COMRADES. BY Erich Marie Rs-
asegqae. 48O PIP. Boston. Little, Brown
& Co. 1915.

Ii is almost unfortunate that Erich Maria
Remarque wrote "AlI Quiet on the Western
Front, since subsequent books will always
evoke comparisons with chat masterpiece.
That was the case when be finished The
be made now that he has completed Three
Comrades" after the passing of six years.
No apologies are in order because this
new Remarque book is of less heroic pro-
portions than sAii Quiet on the Western
Front Il is in its own right an excellent
novel, and only because of the authors pre-
yious achievement is il necessary 10 make
use of that annoying phrase "not quite
The three comrades are young men who,
ia the year 1928, are earning d meager iiv-
ing as automobile repairmen living on the
outskirts OF large German city. The war
in which they had participated together has
returned them, unstable creatures, 10 world
that has no stability. Upon their generation
is crowding a new youth which under
stands little of the lesson taught by the
World War. In this brutal materiaIisric
world the three friends manage 10 hold their
own, and the chaos about them disfurbs but
little their friendship
1t is in the midst of this scene thar Patricia
Hollnann enters, found by Bobby, the
youngest of the three, on his birthday Pat
becomes one of them, and the love Of the
girl for Bobby, and the mutual conlradeship
of the three men and the girl become the
story of the Three Comrades
While not of the scope OF All Quiet on
the Western Front this book is another
must" for your list. 1t is one of those rare
books that you cannot bear TO have our of
your sight once you read the first page.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
KNOW ABOUT RILEYa

If you happen TO know something about
the origin OF the expression The Life OF
Riley, rhe editorial staff OF Alfred A. Knopf
would like TO hear from you. This publish
ing house is issuing a novel by Harvey Fer
guson called The Life of Riley" and Is
curious 70 know more about the original Mr.
Riley. Ii couldn't be, of course thar Knopf
would like TO see a controversy over this
phrase carried on in newspapers. That might
cause publicity
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
Gallo Hulnor
THE SCANDALS or CLOCHEMERLE. BY
Gabyfei CbeVsiifey. 5f8 pp. Neso York.
Simon E Sebaaer. $3.50.


Simon 6 Sebasfer $3.50
The publishers of The Scandals of
CiochemerIe' are fair enough TO warn pro-
speceiye readers not TO venture into its pages
if they are aiiergic TO rough, Rabelaisian
humor. The point is well taken. This ac-
count of the stirring events in the little
French town of Clochemerle is, as the pub
fishers say it is. completely irreverent and
unregenerate
At the same time ii is enjoyable in It's
corporeal wit. Sometimes in the form of
rowdy stapstiek and at other times IN the
form of sly satire, the book pursnes It's way
with a nerrinaent that is as Intoxicating as
the heady Beaujolais wine thar IS the prod
net of the regions vineyards.
The Scandals of Clochemeriea is the
story of town divided against itself be-
cause of the erection of a public edifice
In passing, il may be pointed our that the
edifice IS the French equivalent of the
American comfort station. The townspeople
array themselves into two camps, those who
oppose the edifice in all It's implications
and those who advocate it.
The events leading up 70 the building Of
this specimen of sanitary engineering, and
the turbulent happenings thar II caused
even TO the disruption of Geneva Disarma-
naent Conferencc-cannor be related here.
Nor can any but the fainter idea be given
of the viyaeious characters who participate
in the scandals. Provincial French as these
characters are. they have been deiineared in
such way that they will be recognized
as universal types.
You may or may not enjoy. The Scandals
OF Ctochemerie, depending upon your tenn
permanent, your blood pressure and possibly
your religious upbringing But if you don't
like il, don't say you weren't properly
warned.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
FOOD EOR THOIGHT

Since publishers credit word-ofmouth
advertising for such a large proportion OF
book sales, il is this writer's opinion thar
Harper & Brothers have another best-selIer
on their hands in Serve Il Forth. Although
the book has been out only q short time IT'S
merits have been dinned in my ears by at
least dozen friends. In case a friend hasn't
already told you, Serve 1t Forth" is book
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23

England Expects Every Man to Do His
Duty, by Quincy Howe, and published by
Simon & Schuster in July. is described as a
book that will show how the same ia
fluences that brought the United States to
the rescue of the British Empire ia 1917 are
pushing the country in the same direction
in 1887
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23

The Road 20 Happiness, by DR.. Charles
Gray Shaw, Professor Of Phiiosoph, ar New
York University. and 70 be published BY
Hiilman-Curl in September, viii be guide
TO simple philosophy of happiness in life.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
FOO OF ES

about food and lovers of food, from the time
of the Pharaohs TO today. After having lis
tened 70 so many adiectiyes. I'm convinced
it must be most commendabIe book
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
To Look Forward To

rOh. Say, Can You See" by Lewis
Browne, and published by Macmillan on
August II, viii tell of the mad adventures
of a young Soyiet scientist who comes TO
America 70 do marine biological research in
California.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23

IF War Comes, BY Major R. Ernest Du-
puy and late Major George Fielding Eliot.
and published by Macmillan on July II. is a
picture of the worlds war strength today
and how the nations are moving into posi-
tions that will be most favorable IF war
comes.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23

Russia Twenty Years After" by Victor
Serge, and published By HilIman-Curi IN
September, will describe the land Of the
Soviets from the viewpoint of a former high
official Of the Comintern, who was banned
from Russia after one OF the recent trials.
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23
international News Photo

International News Photo
LEON BLUM
addressing political meeting in front OF giant pof-
frait Of himself His book. Marriage" has Just been
puhIished by Lippineott
The Dayton forum. [volume] (Dayton, Ohio) 1913-1949, 1937-07-23

THE PRETENDER. By Lion Feaebtwaager.
40 bp. New York: The Fixing Press
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-10
PARK DEPARTMENT FILES COMPLAINT

Investigation of vandalism at some of the local playgrounds after clos ing hours which has resulted in damage to the park department property is under way at the present time, 1t was disclosed at the park department office this morning by James J. Curtin, superintendent of parks.
 The latest act of the miscreants which has aroused the ire of the department and the children alike was the dismantling of the swing standards at Fuller street play ground a few days ago. Intent not on stealing but merely on having a little fun" some elderly boys re- moved the fixtures from the cross bars of the standards and the next morning the swings could not be put up by the supervisors.
 The park superintendent said to- day that several other acts such as these have been reported by super visors at various times during the current season. "The damage done to our property is comparatively small" he said this morning" but the result of these acts of vandalism Is considerable inconvenience to children and supervisors alike" He added that in cooperation with the police department an investigation was under way at the present time.
 The park department head also pointed out today that any tamper- ing with playground equipment might result in serious injury.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-10

The activities at the Waterville Park, which are under the direction of the playground supervisors are becoming intensely interesting as the summer progresses and the resi- dents of Waterville are enjoying each and every event.
 A "Show-on Wheels" will be held Wednesday evening, at which time prizes will be awarded for the larg- est, the smallest and the most orig inal vehicle.
 On Thursday evening, another block dance will be held and 1t is hoped all residents will turn out to enjoy 1t. A most enjoyable time was had by those who attended the one held on last Thursday evening.
 The girls soft-ball team of Wa terville will play the Hamilton Park girls this evening at Hamilton Park
 A very interesting exhibition was held this morning, of handicraft completed by the children who have been receiving instruction regularly at the playground. MT. Deriwn of the park department attended this exhibition.
 The Fairmount baseball team played a double header yesterday and won both games. They played against Washington park and Town Plot.
 Meeting Tomorrow
 The Ladies' Aid society of Grace Methodist Church will hold regu- lar business meeting to morrow af- ternoon at 2 o'clock, in the parlor of the church. Mrs. Arthur Twelves, president of the society, will be in charge.
 Meet Tonight
 The Casper s. Davis, American Legion will hold meeting this evening at o'clock, at Fraternity hall, on Boyden street.
 Enjoy Social
 A group of young people Of the Grace Methodist Church enjoyed a social evening on Friday, of last week. when they all gathered at the church and from there, the fun began. Two groups were formed, and the game: "Chalk- the Corner" was then under way. Much con- fusion, when the second groups fol- lowed the first by means of chalk marks. At the conclusion of this game all of the young people re- turned to the church where a re- past of hot dogs and watermelon climaxed the evenings entertain ment. Those who attended were: Roberta Kreal, Betty Wilson. Lor- raine Kraft, Lois Brown, Evelyn Black, Sherman Brown, Russel Farnlof, Stanley Stephens, Barret
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-08-10
THE NATIONAL HOBBY HORSE Article NO 2--- Hobby Bug Bites AH Alike
 President, King, MOUie Star

I the whole collection to the British !, Museum, that august institution was delighted. Of course feas are notorious disease carriers, and the more known about them the bet ter, so Rotschilds hobby was not as silly as it sounds.
 Stephen H. P. Pell, the New York socialite, collected cannon. Pell be- came interested because the site oi Fort Ticonderoga was beQueathed to him by his grandfather. It had fall en to ruin, and the guns had been carried away. Pell set about to re- store the place and fill the empty embrasures with cannon Of the proper type. He became an author ity on old ordnance.
 FOrd's Village of Antiques
 Henry Ford's weakness for an- tiques got the better of him to such an extent that he had to build a separate village to hold them, ad- joining his home and plant at Dear born.
 But not only the big shots of busi- ness fell victim to the collecting habit. Charles De Zemler, New York barber, has one of the worlds most complete collections on the barber trade, including not only utensils used by barbers of all coun- tries and times, but books and prints on the subject.
 Many another business man or mechanic has found in his own trade the idea that started him to rocking