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The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-07-03
In those words the United States was born. b
those words, the United States has lived

In those words the United States was born. By
those words, the United States has lived.
But at the rate the Administration in Washington and
Administration followers in the Senate and House of
Representatives bltzkreigng anti-labor bills
through Congress with more than fireworks the Dec
laration of independence will soon be as meaningless
as European treaty.
The Administration apparently overlooks the prin-
eple that the Declaration of independence, written by
leaders of the American workers Of 65 years ago. still
declares the rights of American workers of today.
The Administration and Congress, attempting now TO
blast Labor from economic political and social life in
the United States should be made to re-examine the
principle that a men created equal that they
endowed by their Creator with certain inaienable
Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the
pursuit of Happiness"
Compulsory arbitration work or fight edicts
"coolingo periods denial of the right to STRIKE and
other proposed anti-abor measures now before Con-
gress negate the meaning of the Declaration of indie
pendence upon which the Constitution of the United
States was established.
Clio President Phillip Murray and the entire Con-
gress of Industrial Organizations have called upon Clio
members to write their Congressman and Senators urg
ing the killing Of anabor bills. Write your Congress
man and Senators pressing them prevent the Decar
alton of independence from being perverted by any acts
denying American workers Life Liberty and the pur-
suit of Happiness"
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-07-03

Patrick Nolan. William C. Smith
and William Berry. sr. were elect
ed trustees =.
The voice of labor. (Cumberland, Md.) 1938-1942, 1941-07-03
An Editorial
independence Day

The Declaration Of independence signed exactly los
wears ago on July 4th, is wonderful document AS
the first declaration of American democratic principles
it is still the foundation of democracy in the United
States AS the first clear American denunciation of un
democratic procedure it is still the guiding light of the
fight against undemocratic acts.
Let's see how we, as American workers, stand today
in the light Of the Declaration of independence of the
American people of los years ago. Let's read the first
few sentences:
When, in the course of human events, it becomes
necessary for people TO dissolve the political bands
which have connected them with another and to
among the powers of the EARTH the separate and equal
station to which the Laws of Nature and of Natures
God entte them, decent respect to the opinions of
mankind requires that they should declare the
which mpel them to the separation.
1--WE hold these truths to be self-evident that all
are created equal that they endowed by their Great
or with certain nalenable Rights that among these
Life Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That TO
secure these rights Governments instituted among
Men, deriving their just powers from the consent OF
the governed That whenever any form of government
becomes destructive these ends is the Right OF the
People to alter or abolish it, and to institute Gov
ernment laying its foundations on such principles and
organizing its powers in such FORM them shall
most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness Pru
dence indeed will dictate that Governments ong-es-
tabshed should not be changed for light and transient
causes and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that
mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils
suerabe than to right themselves by abolishing the
forms to which they accustomed. But when long
train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably
the same object evidence design reduce them under
absolute despotism it is their right it their duty
throw off such Government and to provide Guards
for their future security
Evening star., 1941-06-22

tain which vessels will be able to
carry the additional loads, and ON
cials made it plain that, under the
proposed legislation, every vessel is
to be examined by inspectors in her
home port before any change is
authorized. There will be no blan-
ket approval, they say.
Some of the seafaring officials
assert that deepening the draft Of
the vessels below the present safety
standards would require greater vigi-
lance not only during the period
that the ship is at sea, but during
her loading and unloading periods
in ports, to ascertain the effects of
additional strains caused by the new
loads under heavy weather condi-
tions. Rivets holding the hull plat
ing and tank plating and other
parts of the vessel will have to be
inspected at more frequent inter-
walls.
Gains Only in Crude.
In any event, it was explained
that the oil gains would be entirely
in the heavy or crude, unrefined
product. In the case of the re-
fined, lighter oils. it was said there
could be no gain by raising the load
line on the tankers, because the
amount would be limited by the
cubicle space in the tanks.
The capacity of the tankers trans
ferred to the British-aid service was
estimated by Maritime Commission
Evening star., 1941-06-22

he said later, "about our way of
life, whether it can survive.
People ask me from time to time
why I do what I am doing, why I
take every minute I can possibly
spare from my work going around
the country talking for unity-I
do it because I don't want to be
the last generation in this country
to enjoy the free way of life, and
I want to do everything I possibly
can to save It,"
Mr. Willkie said the last World
War was not futile, and we did
not fail. Our leaders failed us. We
did our task well. We would have
made the world safe for democracy
if our leadership had not failed us"
OF todays problems, he con-
tinued, there is not the slightest
doubt that we will come through,
but no hesitancy or division in the
country will bring us through. We
will come through only If We fight
as America fought in the last
war. ."
Evening star., 1941-06-22
Relaxing Safety Rules
Might Boost Tanker
Capacity ; Pct.
ACCESSIBILITY Of Roising
Load Levels on Newer
Ships Is Studied
By WILLIAM ]. WHEATLEY.

Raising of the present safety load
levels on tank ships to permit them
to carry larger cargoes of oil in
the current emergency will make
little impression on the Eastern sea-
board shortage, it was stated in in
formed quarters last night. Ship
ping officials are making a survey
of the situation, but it is estimated
that a change in tarkers' load lines
will result in only 3 per cent gain
in capacity.
The question has been raised in
maritime quarters as to whether
this gain in the oil supply is suffi-
cient to warrant the lowering Of
the safety standards fixing the
height of the open deck of a vessel
above the water when it is loaded
with cargo. Comdr. r. S. Field,
director of the Bureau of Marine
Inspection and Navigation, Com
merce Department, and Laurens N.
Pryor, in charge of load line divi-
sion of the bureau, went to New
York yesterday to confer with mas
terS and other officers of tankers
to obtain their opinion on the pro-
posal. Generally. it was said the
officers were willing to accept the
changed drafts.
Only New Tankers Affected.
However, officials said that only
the newest tankers, and some or
which operators have spent hun
dredS of thousands of dollars fol
rebuilding, will be able to take the
new drafts and the additional cargo
A survey is to be made to ascer-
Evening star., 1941-06-22
Advocates
Use Of u. ). Fleet 10
Clean Up Atlantic
Get Supplies Through,
He Urges in Speech
To Bowdoin Graduates
BY the Associated Press.

BRUNSWICK, Me, June 2l-
Wendell Willkie declared today that
he had hoped that President Roose-
welt, in his special message to
Congress yesterday, would ask for
authorization to use the United
States Navy to clean up the Allan
tic at once" as a means of guar
anteeing delivery of supplies and
munitions to Britain.
In a commencement dinner
speech to graduates of Bowdoin
College, which conferred on him an
honorary doctorate of laws, the
1910 Republican Presidential stand
ard bearer described Britain as
defending the outposts of our
democracy"
Much is being said these days"
Evening star., 1941-06-22
ofrcials to be 100000 barrels. I

would take from six to eight days
to haul this amount, using all of
the ships, from loading to unloading
points. A similar period would be
involved in the return with empty
tanks. 1t has been estimated that
the change in the load line would
bring at the most only 10000 gal
Ions a day increase, and officials Of
the Marine Inspection Bureau be-
lieve the estimate that per cent
increase in the capacity of all tank
ers could be effected by raising the
load line is a little too optimistic.
Evening star., 1941-06-22
Ecuudoreuns Sail for US.
To Attend MICHIGAN U.
BY the Associated Press.

BY The Associated Press.
GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador, June al
The first group OF newspapermen
and students who will attend special
courses at the University OF Michi-
gan sailed today for New York
aboard the liner Santa Lucia.
The group included Abel Romeo
Castillo, assistant director of FL
TELEGRAPH, leading Guayaquil news
paper.
Also aboard was Juan de Dios
Martinez Mera, former president of
Ecuador, who will go to Johns Hop
kins Hospital at Baltimore.
Evening star., 1941-06-22
Elmhurst Sinqers Here

The Elmhurst 0ll) College Sing.
ers VIII give a concert at 9 pm.
Tuesday in the Concordia Lutheran
Church, Twentieth and G streets
NV. The group of % men singers
is touring the East.
Evening star., 1941-06-22
Mark Foote Is Honored

Mark Foote. for many years Wash
ington correspondent of the Booth
honorary degree of master of arts
from the University of Michigan.
He lives at 32ll Northampton street
NV.
Evening star., 1941-06-22
Liberal Physicians Meet

District delegates will attend the
convention of the International As
sociation of Liberal Physicians in
New York City June 27, % and 20,
the association announced yester-
day.
Evening star., 1941-06-22
Reciprocity Demanded

Spain now requires that for each
short film permitted to enter the
country. a Spanish short must be
taken in return by the country of
origin.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
Better Get Them Now

With a bare two weeks to go only a scant few thousands of the many Water bury motorists have secured their driv- ing licenses for 1941. It's wise man who takes care of this simple little detail now when the branch office of the Motor Ve- hicle Department on Watertown Avenue is prepared to issue the licenses without the slightest delay. Gone are the days when a person would stand for hours in line waiting the tedious process of hav- ing his new license issued. This new stream-lined method is certainly a tribute to the department and its many capable aides.
 in the same connection it might be pointed out, too, that the testing lane on Thomaston Avenue is open to all motor cars these fine April days There's no waiting here, because the rush hasn't started yet. Anyone who wants to have his car tested and his mind set at rest about the efficiency of it's mechanical equipment should make plans to drive up to the testing lane during few free minutes and have the job taken care of quickly and competently.
 With the facilities at hand and no delays guaranteed, every motor car owner and driver has no excuse for wait ing until the last minute to have these duties fulfilled.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
Questions
 and Answers

 YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
 The Waterbury Democrats Ser vice Bureau will answer for you free. any question of fact or in- formation, not involving exten. slve research. Write your Ques. tion clearly, sign name and ad- dress, enclose . three cent postage stamp. Medical or legal advice cannot be given. Address Water bury Democrats Washington Ser vice Bureau, 1913 Thirteenth Street, Washington, D. c.
 o. Can you name the largest Credit Union and state the number of Its members?
 A. The New York City Municipal Credit Union is the largest in the country. The average membership in l940 was approximately 24,600, and the Union had assets of more than 5000 ,000. It was organized during the World War period.
 e. Do American Indians use solder in making their ornaments2 A. The Navahos have used some kind of solder since they began to make silver jewelry, around 1850 to 1853.
 c. How many training centers are conducting flight instruction courses under the Civil Aeronautics Administrations civilian pilot train- ing program?
 A. There are 907 training centers in operation and approximately lo,- 900 trainees.
 c. How is worn and mutilated paper currency destroyed by the Treasury? I.. 4 A. By maceration and burning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18

Pensions for city employees in a few more years are going to comprise very sizeable item of the budget. Fortunately in the case of those who draw them as a result of connection with the city's two service departments - police and fire - there is the matter of contributions on the part of those who benefit. The same is true in the school department, too, where the teachers have their own state retirement plan. But the city's contribu- ton for all pensions is on the increase and indications are that 1t will continue to mount rather than decrease as there is tendency towards retirement on the part of many employees when they become eligible for pensions. All of which means that we must be prepared to set up funds to meet the demands and that's enough to demand the attention and interest of every taxpayer to the situation.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
Income, $1, 1000; War Tax, $500

Remember the old slapstick movie actors in the early rough-and-tumble movies = how, when the property vase had been broken over their skulls they shook their heads with a dazed look? That's the way the average American reacts to the news that Britain is going to have wartime taxes of 50 per cent and up. And up means up - rich people will be paying as high as 19 shillings out of every pound (20 shillings) of income.
 But it is worth while to shake off the dazed feeling and consider what this really means. This is great deal more than simply tax. It is more than sim ply an effort to raise money to run the war. It is an effort to guide the recon struction after the war" period It is an effort to prevent imitation, now or later. It is a piece of social engineering as well as means of raising the money to run the war.
 Many months ago John Maynard Keynes, the British economist, proposed plan of enforced savings" in wartime. It drew laughs and hot comment as "too radical" But now, under Sir Kingsley Wood, Chancellor of the Exchequer, the British are adopting plan that is almost the same thing The exemptions on in- come tax are cut down to almost noth- ing. admitting 2,0OO, 900 people to income
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18

tax liability who never paid it before. But the payments these people make as result of lowered exemptions will be cred ited to them in postal savings accounts, payable to them again after the war. So with higher incomes It is estimated, for instance, that an income of $4,00O will pay tax of $1,524; of which $1, ,352 will go into the treasury as a straight tax, with $172 deposited as compulsory but repayable 'loan".
 It is hoped to accomplish two things by this system. First, to prevent present imitation. Keynes figured that wartime imitation is caused largely by the fact that many peoples incomes rise in wartime. They are able to bid against one another for goods; therefore the price of goods rises. By taking from everybody practic- ally all the money they receive above what it takes barely to live, this competitive bidding for goods is restricted, and prices have less reason to rise. In short, if the amount of money left to the public is kept in proportion to the amount of goods available for them to buy at present prices, there is not likely to be much imitation.
 Second, it means that everybody will have some savings to his credit after the war. There will be a let-doWn then. If people have some money to spend, even though out of job, the release of that money will cushion the shock. Thus Bri- tain is laying down the most drastic war taxes in history, is using taxation not only as a source of money to run the war, but in an effort to guide the economic present and future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
Views Of The Press

operate for 50 cents instead of pay- ing six times that amount for it. but we have 0 notion that most of them would rather pay the 8 than see the Highway Department ob- liger to curtail its program~for lack of necessary funds. Certainly we want no more toll roads if there is any way to avoid them. It strikes us that the individual who can afford to own and operate a car can afford to pay the present oper- ator's fee. The only hardship, if t can be called that, falls upon the head of family, who may have not only his own license to pay for but that of his wife and other depend ents. But even so there has been no great amount of grumbling on that score, and what has been en- dured for so long can be endured until the time comes when even 6 lower gasoline tax will yield the Highway Department all the money 1t needs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
A King With a Pass

The king smiled broadly, and looked at the little gold medal. It is nothing new for king to get medal kings can have them by the gross. But this kind of a medal King George had never had before Perhaps no king had ever had one before It was the medal of the Trades Union Con- gress, and it entities King George to at- tend any such congress he chooses in the future. It was presented to him by George Gibson, chairman of the TUG, at an in- formal ceremony at Buckingham Palace.
 Kings have, in these democratic times, decorated labor bosses in England. But this is the first time, perhaps in all history, that labor boss has decorated king. It is sign of the times, and perhaps sign of the times to come.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18

1883 It's ownership had been di- vided equally with General Aniline. Following the indictments, Alum mum Corporation bought out Gen. eral Aniline's interest - highly significant move about which there was little publicity.
 NOTE Magnesium Develop ment company, the key patent holding company of the magne- sium industry, also indicted in January, is still owned jointly by Aluminium Corporation and I. c. Farbenindustrie. It possesses all the vital patents on magnesium fabricating processes, 50 that even if the monopoly is broken on production of this strategic metal, It's fabrication might still be con- trolled by this 50 per cent NaN- owned firm.
 PRIVATE MATTER
 Governor Prentice Cooper of Tennessee was introduced to A. R. Clancy, OPM ordance chief, at @ WhoIilliB Ooll iuLACiSJh'
 "And what is your back ground, MT. GIancy?" Cooper, . good Democrat, inquired pleas. antIy.
 q don't sec how thaat is at
 all pertinent" replied Clancy very coldiy. ....
 NOTE - A former motor of- ficial, Clancy, as e Deputy NRA Administrator, was publicly de- nounced by the AFL for restor- ing the Blue Eagle label to a mill charged with violating the NRA code. During the l936 presi- dential campaign he was one of the leaders of the Republican so- cial security payroll scare that aroused widespread condemnation. BILL OF FRILLs
 Press gallery wits have taken to referring to the stymied $lS0,- 100000 emergency defense hous- ing measure as the "bilI Of frills". This is a soft impeachement. Not in 6 long time has an important piece of legislation suffered more from congressional obstruction and inconsistency.
 Introduced several months ago to meet an urgent defense situa- ton, the bill was stalled for ten days in the House. Rules Com mittee by 8 noisy row over the installation of drills" such as re- frigerators and gas stoves, in homes for defense workers.
 Finally, after inserting an amendment barring these appli- ances, the House passed the meas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18

Once again it begins to look as if Wa terbury's Common Pleas Court would be- come political football to be tossed around up at Hartford. There is growing resentment among Democrats at the Cap itol, SO it appears, to the reappointment of Judge Miles F. McNiff because of a feeling that if he is renamed by the gov- ernor the political set-up of the court will remain as it has long been-predominant- ly Republican. Strictly speaking the po- ter into their appointments, but appar- Connecticut courts are entirely removed from the political patronage shelf, the better off the state will be.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
We'll Worth Reading

The report of the Waterbury Tax payers Association issued yesterday by it's president, Lewis J. Hart, is well worth reading by every taxpayer in the City of Waterbury. Inasmuch as that includes all of us who work and reside here in the city, 1t should be pretty generally read. There is much of interest to be found in the recommendation and announcements of the organization. One thing was quite noticeable = it's complete agreement with the administration of Mayor Vincent Scallly on many municipal matters.
 Discussing capital improvements 1t finds that the city's plan for bond issue to finance the water system expansion is logical even in the face of the fact that the association favors a pay-as- -you-go plan. It took quite bit of persuading on the part of city officials to bring a majority of people to it's way Of think ing on this matter and even now there IS some opposition to the plan on the gen. eral theory that any bond issue by this city is not necessary or not warranted by any facts.
 There are several matters which nat urally can't be accepted at face value, such as the claim that the assessors office is entirely inadequate to cope with present-day demands upon it. It's methods are criticized in general fashion and are, so we read, to be subjected to a more thorough criticism in later report. All of which is of concern to the Scully administration, because it has achieved an enviable financial record to date and if this was done with and through the aid of such an agency, then it can't be as bad as actually is claimed.
 There is a not of helpful suggestion rather than partisan or biased complaint running through the letter. We presume city officials will recognize this and act accordingly. And it must not be over looked that the administration itself has many plans itself which as the oppor- tunity unfolds will be put into execution for the betterment of the city and all its taxpayers.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-04-18
THE DRIVERS LICENSE FEE
(Hartford Courant)

Is 1t worth while to deprive the state highway fund of something like $1 1,500,oG0 for the sake of en- abling drivers of motor vehicles to obtain an operators license for 50 cents instead of 8 If the State were caught up with its trunk-line highway program, instead of having number of costly projects to con- struct in the inteest of public safety and convenience, we should applaud the action of the House of Repre- sentatives in voting 155 to 94 to reduce the operators licence fee to half @ dollar. Wherever the cir- cumstances will permit We are all easing the burdens of the already tax-conscious motoring public.
 But with all the money that the Highway Department gets from the three gasoline tax. from auto mobile registration fees and from miscellaneous sources. 1t has been found necessary to charge tolls on the Merritt Parkway in order to bring it to completion. and 1t may have to do the same with other similar projects before 1t can bring our main arteries up to the stan dards required to meet the growing demands of traffic. These four-lane divided roadways are tremendously expensive to build, but they even- tually save their cost in time gaired and in the prevention of accidents. Motor vehicle drivers naturally would prefer to get their license t0