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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

Sporadic fighting between the miners and company-paid deputies marked the months at the end of the year, and the following April, in a pitched battle, militia and deputies assaulted and burned the Ludlow tent camp. Two women and Il children were among the victims. Crazed with grief and anger, the miners opened a guerilla warfare that shook the Black Hills region for a month. Scores died. Public opinion turned angrily again on the Rockefellers.
 Must Change Conditions
 For the first time the junior Rockefeller handled major sttu- ation himself. The father, retired and glad to be out of it, resolutely kept his hands off as the son ad- vanced a solution that would have been impossible, and probably re- pugnant, to the elder man.
 First, Rockefeller hired himself the most expert public relations man of the time, Ivy Lee. A genius in his line, Lee sold Rockefeller on the idea that 1t was necessary actually to change certain conditions before the public could be convinced of Rocke- feller good will.
 So when the most oppressive Of the mine camp conditions had been relieved, a careful study resulted in the Rockefeller Plan of Industrial Representation, which became the father of company unionism in the United States. Now the subject of bitter criticism and even outlawed by the Wagner Act, this plan was remarkably progressive 25 years ago. Certainly 1t was a great improve ment over feudal conditions that preceded 1t.
 He Goes to Colorado f,
 But Rockefeller went farther.
 He had always maintained that his position was merely that of stockholder, and that he was not di- rectly responsible for policies carried out by managers on the ground. But Lee persuaded him to make 8 trip t. Colorado and see things for him. self. This took some courage, for feeling had been so bitter that even In New York his office had been picketed and men carrying guns had been caught in his outer ofices. Rockefeller went to Colorado.
 He went down in the mines in denims. He ate in company cook shacks, he visited miners homes, he danced with miners wives. Not only
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
COURT OFFICIALS
 ATTEND MEETING
Judge McEvOy Addresses Probation Offcers--Elect
 Miss Crowley President

The Connecticut Association of Probation Officers at their annual meeting yesterday elected Miss Kathleen Crowley, local juvenile probation officer, president, and William M. Harris, of this city, pro- bation officer of the superior court, vice-president. The meeting was held at the state prison farm, En- field.
 Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEyoy, Chief Inspector Joseph Stevens, Lieut.. Joseph Bendler and Mrs. Harris also attended from Wa terbury. Judge McEvoy was the principal speaker. He told of his experiences as supervisor of proba- ton for the superior courts of the state. Roger Keleher, juvenile pro- bation officer of the Springfield court, explained the system as used in Springfield.
 Following the elections, the dele- gates were conducted about the farm by officials who explained the work and treatment of the prison- CTS. There are no bars or locks, and during the .past three years only three prisoners have attempt ed escape.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

Gossip. .. Hennie Darlington, umplrng m the Eastern Shore League in Maryland, enjoyed holiday here with his folks yesterday He's been working pen- ty of night ball games lately and missing the torment ing rays of the afternoon sun. Ed Fitzpatrick Loew PoIi manager winds up two weeks of nothingto-do at Cape Cod next Sunday Julia Smith, State exec, VIII he one of the judges the IngersO Company bathing beauty contest at Lake Quassapaug next Saturday George Crchton has turned in his Henry for new Stu debaked sedan. Jack Driscol looks like million m
 his supernumerary outfit. He's doing duty every night this week at the Washington Hills carnival at the Mill Street playground
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
STATE

Mountain Music" with Bob "Ba- zooka", Burns and Martha, the ul- tra-violent, Ray. also "Draegerman Courage" with Jean Muir and Bar ton MacLane in the featured roles, make up 8 splendid double feature program of screen entertainment to be enjoyed today and tomorrow at Warner Brothers State theater, where it's always comfortably cool.
 Starting Sunday brings another gala twin feature show to be head lined by "Wings Over Honolulu" The sultry romance of the tropics, the flashing color of the Navy, the tense drama of a young wife fighting for the man she loves, the stark ex- citement of disaster in the air-these are the elements from which tn pie ture was made.
 With Wendy Barrie and Ray Mill land in the leading roles, "Wings Over Honolulu" hits a new high m dramatic entertainment. Midland scored previously in "rhree smart Girls"
 
 It tells the tense, moving story Of 8 navy wife who suddenly finds her. self engulfed in the gay whirlpool of service social life in a tropical station. It reveals how the cruel tongue of gossip and the languor of the South Seas can try mems souls and wreck women's lives.
 "Wings Over Honolulu" was taken from. the Red Book magazine novel by Mildred Cram, Americas best known writer of Navy stories. You have read her thrilling tales. Now see one of them enfold before your eyes.
 In featured roles are William Gargan. Polly Rowles, Samuel Hinds, Mary Philips. Margaret McWade and Clara Blandick.
 The companion feature will be "silent Barriers" Alan Sullivans great story with Richard Arlen and Lilli Palmer heading grand cast.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

her that he meant to do his best ac- cording to his lights.
 Sixteen years later Mother Jones celebrated her tooth birthday, living to a greater age than even the elder Rockefeller. And on that birthday she received from John D. Jr. cordial note of congratulation and godo wishes saying your loyalty to your ideals, your fearless adherence to your duty as you have seen 1t, is an inspiration to all who have known you" If the delft hand of Ivy Lee is to be seen in a gesture like this, it is no less to the credit of Rockefeller that he had the in- telligence, the wit, and the sense of humor to go through with 1t.
 When the World War came along both Rockewellers were apparently antagonistic to it, on humanitarian grounds and because 1t caused vide spread dislocation in their interna- tional business. But when America entered the war, they were lavish in contributions to war work of all kinds, and in buying Liberty Bonds. The Rockefeller war contributions are supposed to have been more than $70,000,000.
 Switched on Prohibition
 Following this, the elder Rocke- feller faded into the legendary golf playing, dime -bestowing legend that persisted until his recent death. The hand that directed the multiplex Rockefeller affairs was that of the present John D. Jr.
 His independence and his reliance on pure reasoning for his conclu- sions is well shown by his sensation al switch on prohibition which gave such a strong boost to repeal. The Rockefellers have always been strong temperance people, and Rockefeller himself has never tasted wine or liquor. Together, father and son had given hundreds of thousands of dollars to the prohibition cause, in- cluding some $350,000 to the Anti Saloon League. But in 1882, when observation had told him that the prohibition experiment was a fa:l- urc, Rockefeller startled the nation by coming out for repeal and a dif- ferent line of approach to the prob- lem.
 Rallied to Support of NRA
 The Rockefellers have been Re- publicans just as naturally and in- evitably as they have been Baptists. Yet in 1883, when the NRA was be- ing hurriedly improvised to fill the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

Several thousand persons includ- ing 8 large representation Of city officials headed by Mayor Frank Hayes will attend the fourth arl- nual outing of the Aviglianese so- ciety to be held Sunday afternoon and evening at Lakewood park. The Aviglianese society, which is one Of the largest units in the state, has extended an invitation to all other Italian organizations in the city to be represented about the spacious grounds. Out of town delegations are expected from Torrington, Stamford, Newark, N. J., New Ha- ven and Bridgeport.
 Parking Facilities
 The cornmottee in charge has called the attention of the general public to the acres of parking space located conveniently inside the gates. The activities of the after noon will include sporting events for old and young alike with special matches and compensation for the fat men who will enter various events. Also included on the after noon and evening program will be parade of entertainers, headed by Domenic Mecca and his accor- lion quartet, and 8 concert by Rocco Pagano's. band.
 Committee
 Domenic Rosa, president of the Aviglianese society is honorary chairman assisted by Paul Salvature, chairman; Gerald Coviello, secre- tary;. Domenic Santaferi, treasurer, and a general committee which comprises Canio Labello, Rocco Nardozzi, Giamattista Samele, Domenic GenoveSe, Canio Coviello, Charles Nardozzi, Peter Pace, Dome- nic LaRuso, Antonio Santoro. De- nato Coviello, Joseph Santoro, Frank Rossa, Thomas Dannielli, Tony Santoro, Angelo Lounge, Dom- enic Santasieri, Andrew Sileo, Val entino Gallicchio, Domenic Accuos- ti, Guisseppe Gonillo, Gussippe Pace, Vito Santoro, Andrew Clair
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

Washington, June 23.-The na- tional capital has slightly closer contact with the labor movement than derives from the fact that Bill Green, John Lewis, Frances Perkins, Ed McGrady, Bob LaFollette and Warren Madden live here. But not much.
 Local industry means little more than the few breweries, ice cream plants, roach powder and patent medicine factories needed to take care of the city. Although strikes are a major conversational topic, there hasn't been one of consequence here since anyone can remember.
 But now, the fact that the c. I. o. is going to take governmental employees into it's ranks is causing a certain amount of excitement not to say concern. The specter of an army of federal employees owing allegiance to or taking or ders from John l.. Lewis is call culated to give the wiIlies to any one who normally spends much time worrying about John l.. Lewis.
 There are two unions of fed eral employees already formed. neither bears close resemblance to a labor union and both bar strikes and picketing as weapons, although one-the American Fed eration of Government Employes- is affiliated with the A. F. of L.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

Candid cameras Staid old Stonington with it's history dating back to the days of colonial Connecticut was never photographed she was Sunday when over 200 camera addics New York city descended on the town armed only with their Kodaks and Graphlcs ana T eicas and Brownies and what not The good old New Haven road thought up excursion train and with the aid of the Metropolitan Camera Club Council Stonington If your favorte Stonington scene ap- pears in print the year you judge that the scamera train" was complete success They say that every type of camera contrved represented at the outing One enthusiast went far as to bring along four different kinds of cameras not to mention sackful of accessories. What spot it would have been for good old Gunher Mahes to have chanced upon
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
Young Rockefeller Visits Mining Strike
 Scene And Episode COlOrS His Whole Life
Later Startled U. s. By Coming Out
 For Repeal

breach in the country,s eilonomic walls, Rockefeller was among the first to rally to its support. In a radio speech he urged whole-hearted support of the venture.
 Tn the campaign of 1936 Rocke- feller supported Landon, and gave, jointly with other rich men, 450,00O to the Republican campaign m Maine. When criticised for this by a Senate committee Investigating expenditures, Rockefeller was the only one of the group to answer the criticism in a letter in which he ad- mitted the contribution, and stated that he believed 1t not only the right but the duty of every citizen to con- tribute to the party whose cause he believed in. He also noted that 1t was better so than to make sly con- tributions to other organizations irl- directly working in the political field, which. he had not done.
 It was an indirect slap at a course less straightforward than his own, taken by many other men of wealth.
 Gave $2,OOO,OOO to Relief
 The campaign over, Rockefeller wrote a much quoted letter to Jim Farley congratulating him on his radio speech on election night. as "one of the most statesmanlike uc- terances made on either side during the entire campaign" Few other Republicans of great wealth we're feeling that way on the day after election.
 During the worst of the depres- sion, Rockefeller not only gave more than $2,O0O,000 to various direct re- lief funds, but made one of his rare radio speeches on behalf of re- employment campaign. But greater, perhaps, than either as depression antidote, he launched into the great est privately financed building proj- ect of modern times, directly in the teeth of depression and abundant jeers from the majority who thought his idea fantastic.
 NEXT: Rockefeller Center in New York exemplifies the type of enter prise that draws the present ROcke- feller, as cOntrasted with his father. How Rockefeller lives, and what he likes and dislikes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
BEHIND
 THE SCENES WASHINGTON
gV RODNEY OuTcHER-t Democrat Washington
 Correspondent

Washington Looks With Ger tain Excitement on Fossil bility of C. I. O. Taking Government Employees Into It's Ranks, Especially Since Lewis Announced Drive for Members.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
BIackall Elected
 Convention Delegate

Connecticut's insurance commis- sioner, John 0. Blackall, of Hart ford, was yesterday named to the executive committee of the National Association of Insurance Commis- sioners, at the annual convention in Philadelphia. George A. Bowles of Virginia was named president; 8. l.. Carpenter of California, vice-presi- dent: and JefS c. Read, of Okla hOma, secretary-t treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

would such proceedings have been
 impossible for the father, but they
 showed the son a phase of life he
 had never seen in sheltered ex- istence, and probably never even read about. The Ludlow episode colored the remainder of the life Of John D. Rockefeller, Jr. In many cases he has displayed liberalism
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

Warren Raphael, 17-year-Old New Britain pianist and son of Billy Raphael former Waterburian going places in the musical world by leaps and bounds. Tonight in the Hardware City Emma Miller German will present her talented prOtege in an ivory-tckng sectaI in which he will play difficult rendons of the sver-famOus composers, Bach, Haydn, Schubert, Chopin Chasin DeFalla and RachmaninOff. Warrens got what it takes and it won't be long before Town Hall gets peep at him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
Tall Tower
 Topics
FInsI1MMER DAY
BY THE MAN IN THE TOWER
Good Evening.

MIDSUMMER DAY June A Feast of St. John Baptist and Midsummer Day) "A noise like of a hidden brook the Ieafy month of June, That to the sleeping woods all night Singeth a quiet tune." Midday "in the leafy month of June' Clear blue sky, patterned clouds, birds tune- The horizon is many miles away In the brightness of fair June day Wild strawberries in the fields, Wild roses the old vine yields How why what to say! When it's fair Midsummer Day. "A noise like of a hidden brook In the eafy month of June, That to the sleeping woods all night Singeth a quiet tune."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
JOSEPH ROBERTS
 RECEIVES PATENT

Joseph H. Roberts has been grant, ed a patent on strengthening ma chine for long stock, with assign ment to the F. B. Shuster O.. New Haven. Carl G. Bondeson of Terry vile was granted 8 patent on 6 duplex confnector, with assignment to the Andrew Terry Go.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

Barbs Fact that WashngtOn's new interior Department building has 26, 100 pieces of china in its cafeteria brings danger of furOr over the Yellow Peril Land crabs steal lost golf balls in Australia whereas here the guy who loses the ball usually out to be the crab Dueling squaIifies pOllti cal candidates in states but after election the winners nearly always are at swords points anyway A dentist in Toronto said future man will have only l2 teeth, which means that when we get angry we'll still have little to show for it. As practical use of the atom smasher it is suggested for the fellow who steps your foot, then claims he Jas bunion, )oo.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
BY WILLIS THORNTON NEA Service Stan CorrespOndent

after important role handling his interests Rockefeller into situation brought him taste of his fathers pcpuary soushakng that left it's him forever afterward. properties which by 1913 personally had interest decop the Colorado Fuel operated feudal 
  refuge hillside Ludlow
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
That Deft Hand, Perhaps

that shocked men who were merely rich.
 That Delft Hand, Perhaps
 One of those who had assailed Rockefeller most bitterly was Mother Jones, the angel of the mine camps" and radical orator and agi- tator of the most uncompromising type. Rockefeller had a long talk with her and even partly persuaded
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

A Maryland boy has built tiny automobile powered by 8 one half horsepower washing machine motor. This vericle is said to run 30 miles on 8 gallon of gasoline.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
His Liberalism" Thereafter Shocked Other Wealthy InduStrialiStS
 Of 25 Years Ago

fourth of six stories John Rockefeller and the present Rockefeller millions
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
Jerrv on the iOh

Jerry on the job. It must be all in the life of railroad detective The other day young lady obviously not an American and able merely to use few Englsn words alighted from bus at the railroad station.
 She finally ended up in the detectives office where Jerry Mccarthy able to learn that she had come all the way from Vienna, Austria, and was supposed to nave met friends and relatives On train from New York to Water bury She had evidently become confused at the Grand Central and got on New Haven train Arrived there she directed to the Waterbury bus and landed here bewildered and very much lost Jerry event. uay discovered that the people for whom she was looking from Woodbury and that they had statlon-car A few calls then look out of the station window sally forth into the watngroom and the miss from Austria with her friends and soon bound for Woodbury, no doubt thankful that Jerry Mccarthy was on the 1ob
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
Host
 To City Officials
Mayor Hayes to Head Delegation to Annual Outing
 at Lakewood Park-CO Committee Completing Plans

monte, Thomas Rossa, Vincent Ac- cuosti, Vito Santoro and Daniel Summa.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

The heat and humidity of August not what make the fighting muscalunge lose his pep according to Jack Srathdee manager of OntariOs French River Bungalow Camp No, says Jack, Mir. Muske becomes ornery and suIks the bottom after being hooked be- cause he needs to fish dentist! Apparently the nuskie gets set of teeth every year around the middle of August and while the old falling out and the new coming in he becomes peevish teethng infant The Ojibway Indian guides, however have way of curing the muskies cussedness teeth or no teeth. When he refuses to show proper fight after taking the ure the guide witches the tip of the fisher mans rod, thus irritating the shs gums and causing him to Ego to town in his far-famed manner.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

Purely personal. MT. and Mrs. Clifford McHale are holding open house today their first wedding anni versary They have the frgdaire well stocked with the product Cliff keeps the wolf away from the door with
 The Mssus is the former Moie Griffin R. N Congrats, Mollie and Cliff . . Mr. and Mrs. Earl Rossi are enjoy ing their honeymoon at Miami Beach Florida. didn't think honeymooners could find time enough to sit down and mail few postals Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stance will celebrate B years of welded bliss week from today. They'll take in couple of shows along the Great White Way.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24

Good Night.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-24
Rallied to Support of NRA

The Rockefellers have been Re- publicans just as naturally and ir- evitably as they have been Baptists. Yet in 1883, when the NRA was be- ing hurriedly improvised to fill the
Evening star., 1937-05-23

sand pounds for the privilege of my member
ship?" asked incredulously
Neatly put" was the family nonic re-
joinder Spend the money if you like. 1t is
yours. In the meantime you will be asked to
present yourself at headquarters within
few hours. A slight formality Nothing that
need disconcert you"
But supposing don't wish ="
"Ah, we will not suppose anything like
that" our new acquaintance interrupted,
showing signs of departure. 'If you have any
doubts, ask my esteemed friend and, gather.
yours - Louis An 1esoir, Madensoiselle. My
compliments, the compliments of Alexander,
to your father. And to you, sir - q bient6t."
A cabinet minister was waiting for him a
yard or two off. They walked up the broad
stairs together Julie caught once more at
my arm.
But this" she exclaimed, Il adore! And
where in this world before have seen man
so chic, with such delightful presence? Alex
ander! Charles, tell me what uncrowned
monarchs are wandering about the wogld?"
Array of hope suddenly presented itself.
Come along" suggested, hurrying to-
Evening star., 1937-05-23

marked. 'Matveich tonight is at his best. A
genius and at his best. We are fortunate"
1T is the first time have ever been in the
audience when he conducted his own music"
Julie confded.
well, congratulate you" our new friend
said. The dancing - well, he has chosen per-
feet marionettes, but their Interpretation is so
graceful that one can forgive. So you, Captain
Tyson, am glad to see. he went on, turning
to me, are wearing the insignia of your new
ORDER
"In complete ignorance, if may say so, as
to its significance, ventmed.
You are curious?"
Isn't it reasonable that should be? Natu-
rally want to understand the meaning of
these mysterious gifts.
And l." Julie interposed, being woman
and possessed of even greater curiosity, would
like to know your name, sir, and why Captain
Tyson has been tormented in this strange
manner"
'Tormented is, l trust, too cruel word"
curiosity little. 1t was necessary to incite his
interest.
And your name, please?" Julie persisted.
That is very simple affair, he replied
my name is Alexander"
Alexander" she repeated. alexander
WHAT"
"Ah"he exclaimed WHO'S there of us who
would be willing to disclose at moments
notice all the dear secrets of his life even to so
charming young lady as Louis daughter? l
have been called Prince Alexander, have
been called General Alexander, have been
called plain Mr. Alexander. You can take your
choice. Any one of them would be more or less
correct
And the thousand pound notes." asked.
They constitute your entrance fee and
your first years subscription to the most ex-
elusive club in the world" he confided. In
most institutions of the sort member pays
his own entrance fee and his subscription; in
the case of the club to which you have been
elected a member, the club pays you"
Il am elected member of club without
knowing even its name and it pays two thou