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The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-20
In Today's Mail

pulsion and there is no desire upon the part of employers fed erations or workers federations to seek legislation which would make the voluntary agreements legally enforcible. The first character istic, from the point of view of both groups, is that legal sanctions are undesirable and that the agreement should rest upon mutual understanding and good will.
 2. Agreements as to the basic wages and hours are generally negotiated between national fed-. erations of employers and national federations of employees; rarely as here, between an individual employer and his employees. Dis putes as to subsidiary questions relating to working conditions and personal grievances are usually settled locally.
 8. It is generally accepted that there shall be no negotiation by employers federations or by in diyidual employers with workers who are out on an authorized strike. While this does not en- j tirely eliminate them, 1t tends to hasten return to work of those on unauthorized strikes.
 g. The government does not as a rule attempt to set minimum wages or maximum, hours except in low-grade and unorganized in- duStries in which minimum wage boards are set up by the labor ministry. It is felt that this gives greater power to the unions for the adjustment of wages, as well as giving more flexibility.
 10. It is a recognized principle that a union will not accept members from another union which is engaged in an industrial dispute; nor will it accept mem- bers from another union who are in arrears in dues. There are doubtless departures from this rule, but, the recognition of it as general principle tends to min imize them.
 II. Registration of unions with the government on voluntary basis Is provided for. but not re- quired. Registration requires a filing of bylaws and making certified returns of financial standing, together with the names of officers. About one-haf of the unions are registered. It is felt that registration makes for greater sense of responsibility, both on the part of the unions and their leaders.
 ] 12. The Act of 1927 declares ille- gal any sympathetic strike or lock -out, If it (a) has any object other than trade dispute within the industry in which the strik- CTS or employers are engaged: and (b) is calculated to coerce the government either directly or by reflecting hardship upon the community.
 : IS. Political contributions by unions are forbidden by the 1927 Act, unless they are specifically authorized by individual members.
 Summary: It would seem . 1 tt q . .f.l q
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tions authority, was 8 step in this direction. But offsetting this Roosevelt renamed Commission CT Norman Case, wealthy ex-Goy- ernor O. Rhode Island who uses his office largely to enjoy the Washington social whirl. There will be another vacancy in July when the term of Commissioner Paul Walker expires. He is one of the few competent and, experi-, enced men on the body and his reappointment is considered cer- tain. The two principal warlords of
 the commission, George H.
 Payne and T. A. M. Craven,
 have several years yet to go, but
 inside word is that both are planning to quit in the not dis
 tant future.
 Chairman Frank R. McNinch also is anxious to get back to his old place. as head of the Power Commission. Trying to bring order out of EGG chaos has neag- ly broken his health and he has
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LABOR LAWS IN. ENGLAND SHOW LESS INTERFER- ' [ ENCE OF GOVERNMENT
April 1T, 1889.

April IT, 1889. Editor, Waterbury Democrat: < A restudy of the report made by the Presidents commission, submit ted September l, 1888, has convinced us that an interpretation of 1t would be of present interest to the public, in view of the agitation over the amendment of the N. L. R. Act. ; Great Britain has concerned itself with the problem of labor legisla- tion since 1925. It is remarkable that during that period she has enacted only six major labor laws-two since the World War.
 It is not strange. therefore, that the Presidents commission found in England many forms of labor or ganizations not regulated by law. There were craft unions, industrial unions and unions for both skilled and unskilled workers in different trades, They found a great variety of practices and traditions. Yet 1t Is striking that growing out of these many conditions certain principles and practices appeared to be gener- ally accepted. They present out standing differences to our practices here. Among those are the follow ing:
 < 1. The term trade union" in England covers both unions or federations of employers and
 unions or federations of ern- ployes. Hence the term carries no distinctive meaning, as it does here, as applying only to the unions of workers.
 2. As there is no, basic differ ence between a union sor federal tion of employers and that of
 employees, so both stand equal before the law. The law recog- nizes no discrimination against either one or the other.
 3. The government attempts no interference with the processes of unionization, or those of col- lective bargaining. There are no legal penalties involved because of the failure of either party to bar gain collectively.
 <, 4. The issue of the closed shop is not an acute one. As general rule there are few closed shops in the sense in which we use the term, though there are shops in which the agreement covers all employees. Equally, the check-off is not generally sought and exists . only in 8 very few systems, like ' the maritime unions.
 !, 5. Many agreements provide for voluntary but not for compul- sorry arbitration. Neither side appears to be anxious to bind itself to accept g decision. It is argued that, compulsory arbitra- ton in the final stages of con- troversy weakens the dependence upon conference in the earlier stages.
 6. Agreements rest upon moral force rather than, upon legal com
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had all he wants of the thank less job. He will remain until the end of the congressional ses- sion and then ask to be returned to the Power Commission.
 WASHINGTON PICKPOCKETS
 The visiting crowds is Washing ton today have also brought pick pockets. Police and Secret Ser- vice men in plain clothes are mov- ing about silently in the crowds, looking for men in pairs, especial ly for anyone jostled in the crowd.
 Favorite technique is for one pickpocket to brush up against 8 man in a crowd and divert his attention, while the other slips his hand into a pocket and out again.
 They usually go for the left hip pocket, while most men carry bills. If 1t is buttoned, a quick pass with a knife cuts the button away. Where the victim is a wo- man, they slash the handle of the hand bag.
 Copyright, 1939, by United
 Feature Syndicate, Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-20
Daily Almanac

Moon sets 7:53 D. m.
 Sun rises 5:07 a. m.; sets 6;35 D. m.
 All vehicles must be lighted thirty minutes after sunset.
 Thunder and lightning then an eclipse. Of course the latter phenomenon wasn't visible in Waterbury, but we knew of it in advance and could tell when it was in progress by the darkening ot the already overcast heavens. Surely no solar exhibition could be in.ro- duced more spectacularly than by grumbling, flashing heavens.
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 R a n d famed out and failed to arouse a bub- ble of enthus- i a Sm a round here, the Fair will not be im- mune to sex appea g l. Elea- nor Holm will match her fig ure with any Aqu a b e III e's. And soon three ju d ges, g o cd and true (in- c l u ding mel, aa Ak klaA
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Questions and Answers
By FRRDERICK O. KERBY


 Enclose a three-cent stamp for reply when addressing any qnes. tion of fact Or information tO the Waterbury Democrats Service Bu- reau at Washington Legal ana medical advice cannot be given, nor can extended research be un- dertaken. Be sure all mall s ad. dressed to the WATERBURY DEMOCRATS SERVICE BU. REAU, lO1? Thirteenth Streee Washington. D. C.
 o. Did Lewis Carol, author or Alice in Wonderland" ever stuoy for the ministry?
 A. Yes. He was ordained deacon in 1861, but never went further with his theological studies. He specialized in mathematics.
 o. Has the government Of SWltz- erland formally recognized the Franco regime in Spain?
 A. Yes, upon the appointment or a minister to Spain on Fepruary IA, 1899.
 o. When and where was the first conflict in the War of the ReVolu- tion?
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ramparts of Flushing Meadows to choose the Worlds Fairest from among three. She'll have to be beautiful.
 And the other day a fellow called up to tell about the star at traction at Fair show dubbed the Crystal Palace. He was speak ing of Rosita Royce. The fellow said Rosita does a dance with seven live, white doves. The doves are vertically winged Pay lowas, flying gracefully around Rosita as she goes into her dance. STAR-PICKER
 first pointed out Uta Hagen when she was entirely unknown and about to be discovered" py Alfred Lunt. That was year ago and the prophecy ran that she was rising star.
 So this is a self-congratulatory way of reporting that Uta was hailed as a Broadway find" by the critical fraternity the other night, even though the play in which she appeared was itself short-lived.
 "The Happiest Days" was a poignant drama based upon that youthful suicide-pact tragedy of a year ago. Uta portrayed the hap less heroine (who keeps the bar gain by killing herself before her partner loses his nerve.
 BLONDE SUCCESS
 My guess about Uta's histrionic promise was based only upon a glimpse of her in a Massachu- sets stock company. She was helping Eva Le Gallienne along with a show and she had that quality of sincerity that travels fast across the footlights.
 Next to nothing was known about her when Lunt first brought her to Broadway. Born in Got tingen, Germany, about g years ago, she emigrated with her fam- fly to Wisconsin, and in her high school days she longed to be an actress. e]
 One day Tallulah Bankhead passed by her town and Uta obtained an audience with the tempestuous actress. And Tallulah urged her to try Miss Le Gal- lienne for a first chance. |,
 So Uta journeyed to Eva's sum- mertime troupe at Cape Cod and got her opportunity. It was as easy as that. ...
 She is strikingly blonde, by the way, and pretty. The fan maga- zines, no doubt, will tag her as the Ann Harding type.
 WIVES GET TOGETHER
 A tantalizing trio is that often formed by Playwright Jack Kirk land, his ex-wife, the glamorous Nancy Carroll, and his current mate, Halia Stoddard. They are seen at taverns together frequent ly, the ladies beaming upon each other with sisterly affection and upon MT. Kirkland, also. In fact, Nancy is in Kirkland's show, T Must Love Someone" Just a friendly triangle.
 BOUNTIFUL BONIFACE
 Time is approaching for Arnold Reuben's annual benefit show for the Shoe, Brace and Limb Fund for Crippled Children.
 And no celebrity who ventures into Reuben's famous restaurant can escape a promise to be there Reuben has conducted these sa- maritan shows 13 years and he has provided innumerable handi- capped children with props and aids. t,-.
 Besides his personal efforts an monetary contributions, Reuben casts all the resources of his mid- night eatery into the annual char ity, supplying chow and thirst quenchers to hundreds on the eve- ming of the show. And few stal and notables whom he invites turn him down.
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able of added expenditures" And thus are Republicans finding that the major wants of this state must be satisfied even if it is necessary to incur deficit in so doing - something for which Wilbur l.. Cross Democrats are excoriated.
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Current Comment

Music is a language in sound like Latin or French. ga Ira B. Arnstein, composer, dur ing copyright trial.
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A. October 10, 1774, at Point Pleasant, w. Va.
 O. Where is Northwestern Uni versity and who is the president!
 A. Walter D. Scott is president Of Northwestern University, Evanston III.
 o. Where are the district offices of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation?
 A. Boston, New York, Columbus, Richmond, Atlanta, St. Louis, Chi- cago, Madison, St. Paul, Kansas City, Dallas and San Francisco. The principal office of the corporation is in Washington, D. c. .,.
 o. Is the statue on the dome or the U. s. capitol in Washington the figure of an Indian?
 A. It is the figure of a woman symbolizing freedom, often errone- eously supposed to represent an American Indian, because, from distance, the helmet somewhat re- sembles the bonnet of an Indian war chief. e
 o. In which show was the pop ular song, "A Sailboat in the Moon- light" sung? -
 A. It was not sung in any show.
 o. Describe the call of the screech owl?
 A. A praying cry.
 o. How old is the University of Havana?
 A. It was opened February 15, 1730.
 o. Did Barney Barnato, the Af- rican diamond-merchant, have any children? .
 A. Three: Leah Primrose, Isaac Henry, and Woolf. @".1 '',' '' s o. Do telephone operators come under the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1888 (the Wage and Hour Law)2
 A. Even when handling long dis tance calls, telephone operators are exempt from the provisions of the act, because they are employees of service companies the greater part, of whose operations are within a State.
 o. How can fix concrete base ment floor so that it will not dust?
 A. There are hardeners on the market to remedy this condition. and 1t is advisable to use one of them and follow the manufacturers instruction explicitly. If it is not convenient to obtain a commercial preparation, the following treatment will render a concrete floor dustless for some time: First scrub the floor with clean water. and allow it to dry thoroughly. Then apply a solu- ton consisting of 1 part water glass (sodium silicate) to parts luke war water. Use wide brush or cloth swab to apply the solution. Two or thre coats are desirable, per- mitting each to dry thoroughly be- fore applying the next one.
 If you want copy of our book let 1.-THE DOG AND CAT BOOK"
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In New York
BY GEORGE ROSS

New York, April 2O-An end to all the sly and shifting rumors- beauty will be revealed at the New York Worlds Fair.
 The lid has blown off and those muffled. notes of the calliope on the midway afe becoming louder.
 ervI-A.,-t. ey-1ix,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-20
A Thought for Today

And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whoie of thy plague.-Mark-5:34.
 In actual life every great enterprise begins with and takes it's first forward step in faith -Schlegel
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Washington Merry-G Go-Round
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D R E w PEARSON ROBERT S. ALLEN

- Does anyone remember that economy launched
 fanfare of bayhoo? We'll it appears to be all but in the breaSt-beaters doing the dscardng
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TODAY'S COMMON ERROR Do not say, "A crowd of fifteen people gathered; say iit- teen persons"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-20

If you want copy of our book let 1.-THE DOG AND CAT BOOK" send to the Waterbury Democrats Washington Bureau, 1913 Thir- teenth Street, Washington, D. c. Enclose 10 cents in postage.
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Whats Your l. O.?
Can you answer seven of these test questions? Turn to last page for the answers. S-!

1. Name the inventor of the first practical reaping machine.
 2. What S a heifer? 3. In which ocean is the region called the Sargasso Sea?
 4. To which capital did President Lebrun of France recently pay visit of State? S. , s. How many days are in a Leap Year? s5 a 6. How should woman who oc- cupies the chair at meeting be addressed? S '. With which Major League baseball club does Joe DiMaggio play? sS 8. Name the tunnel completed in 1928 that pierces the Continental Divide west of Denver, Colo,
 9. What is the state flower of Ohio?
 10. Under which government de- partment is the Bureau of Marine Inspection and Navigation? reasonable inference that the greater success of the procedure followed in Great Britain rests upon:
 l. A minimum of govern mental interference in employ ment relations.
 2. Absolute x impartiality of treatment of employers and employees by the government.
 3. Respect for and obedience to the law.
 4. General acceptance and obedience to the law.
 4. General acceptance and observance of agreements be- tween strong federations of employers and employees.
 Connecticut Economic Council
 By: Howell Cheney, Treasurer.
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o. When and where was the nrst conflict in the War of the ReVolu- tion?
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Copyright. 1889, by United Feature Syndicate, Incl
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A. October 10, 1774, at Point Pleasant, w. Va.
La gaceta., 1939-01-31
LA CORTE SUPREMA FA-
LILO A v DE LA AU-
TORIDAD EN- Ell VALE
DE TENNESSEE

Washington, Enero 31.-PoT
cinco votos contra 2 ell Tribu-
nal Supreme de la naci6n de-
cidi6 aver no considerar, por
ciertos tecnicismos, la constitu
cionalidad de la autoridad del
Vale de Tennessee, una agen-
cia del Gobierno Federal. Ac-
tue de ponente ell magistrate
Roberts, emitiendo votos par
ticulares los magistrates Nc
Reynolds v Butler. No vote el
magistrate Reed porQue inter
vino en- ell case cuando era pro
curador general.
POGO antes de darse a como
Ger ell fallo habia tornado po-
session ell nuevo magistrate,
Mr.. Frank Frankfuter.
Habian presentado ell litigio
contra la Autoridad del Vale
de Tennessee, ID empresas de
electricidad.
Entire otras sentencias da-
das a conocer aver pOr ell alto
Tribunal, figuran las siguien-
tes: m~antener que es constitu-
cional la ley de inspection de,
tabaco, aprobada en- 1885; SOS
tener a los Tribunales de Geor
gia Y New Hampshire en- decla
rar validas leyes de impuestos
Y reglas sobre ell transito de
los camiones; mantener una
decision del Estado de Califor
MIA sobre contribuciones a ar
ticulos comprados fuera de ese
Estado y llevados ALI para ser
usados.
La gaceta., 1939-01-31
Aseg1rase cue Ell Gobierno leal Sc propone
trasladar tropas al frente del Centric
Sc va re~stableciendo ell orden y renace
la discipline.
Negrin dice que ell Gobierno esta en- p~osicion
de frente a los invasores.

que Espana no podria CONT
nuar la guerra"
Ell Gobierno leal esta aun en-
posici6n de hacer frente a los
invasores, de manera efectiva.
A pesar del bloqueo naval Sc
traieron a Barcelona rnidades
del ej6rcito central y asi Sc
han vencido las dificultades
con respecto al material de
guerra. Con los recursos llega-
dos, la Republica tiene ahora
soldados con amplio material
de guerra e infinite valor.
.Cuanto 20 no podia dar la es-
peranza, no 10 hice. Hoy pue-
do asegurar categ6ricamente
que estamos seguros."
Las oficinas del Gobierno Sc
han situado en- la fortaleza de
San Fernando, en- las afueras
de Figueras.
La gaceta., 1939-01-31
SALIO DE LA
REPUBLICANA

Gibraltar, Enero 31.-Infor
man de Cartagena que la es-
cuadra leal espahola sali6 hoy
de alli, con rumbo desconoci-
do. Sup6nese que va en- CANT
no de Catalina.
Frente a la oficina del go
bierno de Burgos, en- esta ciu-
dad. tuvo lugar una demostra
ci6n. Ia semana pasada, y los
manifestantes gritaban Abajo
Franco. Abajo Hitler y Abajo
Mussolini.
Los facciosos tomaron hoy
venganza arrestando en- La Ii
nea a varios sdbditos ingleses.
Ell TEMPO
Claro para hoy. Subira la
temperature. Maxima aver, n
grades; mintma, 40.
La gaceta., 1939-01-31

Dijeron los facciosos una mi
sa en- la Plaza de Catalina.
Dieron gracias a su Dios, ell
Dios de las manos ensangrenta-
das, que no reptile aquellas pala-
bras de Cristo: dejad que los nj
nos Sc acerquen a Mi.
Cuando ell cura fascista Off
ciaba, con la hostia en- alto, pa
saban hacia la frontera los aero
pianos encargados de bombar-
dear a las mujeres Y los ninos.
Terminada la ceremonial, Sol
chaga: Franco y Catalina para
Espaha".
Franco al servicio de Musso-
lini, y Catalina para los Italia
nos, los moros y los traidores...
pero t~emporalmente.
La gaceta., 1939-01-31
CHAMBERLAIN HABLARA
EN- LA CAMARA DE LOS
COMUNES

Londres, Enero Bel de-
bate sobre la politica extran-
jera del Gobierno Sc plantea-
"a hoy en- la Camara de los Co
munes.
Esperase que ell primer mi
nistro, contestando a la oposi-
ci6n, revele algunos detalles
de su conversation con Musso-
lini. en- Roma.
Mahana hablara el primer
ministro Mus. olini y cr6ese que
mencionara ell problema de las
colonies y Ell Mediterraneo.
EsperaSe que Chamberlain
explicue la %posici6n de su Co
bierno en- cuanto a la disputa
italo-fraIcesa.
La oposici6n concentrate
sus ataques en- los successes de
.Espaha y la intervention tia
Llama q favor de Franco,
La gaceta., 1939-01-31
CHUNGAS Y NO CHUNGAS
Esperanza. = Ell Dios de los traidores La
drones. - Frio en- Catalina. - Esperad, hiji.
tos. - RESISTED.

PaSamos a ~nuestros lectores
estas palabras del primer minis
tro espahol Negrin, dichas en-
Corona: Cuando no habia espe-
rama, NADIA die: hoy puedo ca
teg6ricamente asegurar que es-
tamos seguros'.
Los hombres de la Repdblica
estan recibiendo where's, ropas
y material de grerra-eS la in
terpretaci6n que nosotros da-
mos a las palabras del insigne
esraT d.
La gaceta., 1939-01-31

Pasan los soldados del pue-
bio Y levantan ell puho para gri-
tar y maldecir.
Buscan municiones, y arma-
nentos para combatir ell enemi-
20 y vencerle...
iEsperad... les dice eli gobier-
20. Estados Unidos levantara el
embargo, a pesar de la campa-
ia infame de los reaccionarios
compraremos 10 que necesitais
para la resistencia l..
iEsperad... hermanos. iResis-
i'd. Espaha os 10 pide, va que la
aumaniiad, acobardada, enmu'
lece!
iCae Ia nieve y los soldados
'ue habian cruzado la frontera,
lvergonzados vuelven a las trim
'heras re Cataluhal..
iResistid!...
La gaceta., 1939-01-31

Dios, el Dios de amor y justi-
ella, no Ell Dios de Franco y los
prelados cinicos, ruega por ellos
y procrra animarias.
iCaminad, caminad... haced-
% por vuestros hiios L..
Caminad... que en- la frontera
encontrareis alimentos! L..
iCaminad... que 70 os bendigo,
aurque no puedo repetir ell mila-
gro del pan y los peces!. L..
iCaminad... que no Sc ha per-
lido la speranza!
Y las .nujeres leales de Espa-
ia, santas todas por 81 sacrifi-
eio, por su martirio, por ST abb
negaci6n, arrastran los pies Sc
midesnudos y dicen a sus hill
tos: iEsperad; va estamos GER
ca; esperad, que Dios ell Dos
bueno, esta con %nosotros!...
mo llor6is, hijitos, que prom
to tendreis leche y pan... iNo
llo"eis, vuestra madre os 10 pide.
NJ lloreis...
Los ojos sin lagrimas miriam
haeia ell horizonte... sangran los
.orazones...
Cae la nieve y en- la lejania
axplotan las bombas de los aero
pianos fascistas y trepida la tie
rra con la mGsica Internal de les
caiiones italianos y alemanes.
iEsperad, hijitos; habra le-
che y pan... Esperad!...
iLas boquitas Sc cierran.... los
grandes ojos negros Sc cierran
tambien!...
La gaceta., 1939-01-31
PERDIDA DE UNA MANTl'
CA

A la Sra. Muniz, madre de
la Srta. Gloria Muniz, una de
las damas de Miss Latin Anne
rican, Sc lie perdi6 Ell sabado
una mantica de punto, que es
recuerdo de la familia, en- ell
Auditorio Municipal. Suplica-
Sc a la persona que la haya
encontrado lame por ell telefo
no H 46-171 o la dele en- e.
2136 de la Gale Beach, en- w.
Tampa.
Queda complacida la fami-
liza Muniz.