The ONLY REALLY INDEPENDENT WEEKLY in Mecklenburg County For a Weekly, Its Readers Represent the LARGEST BUYING POWER in Charlotte Truthful, Honest, Impartial i-__ oard. frh3 management. Smith said, pro posed .^opening with all but the two man Until the issues can be decided h of ore the board. dirndl said tha. he would wire the national textile labor relations board. T Vshington, requesting that officials rte sent here vithin seven days. vogts or ex-i vita hr the supple jijotCah sehes. isis.. Boc-its close ii Old Age Pension ! fo Be Built lip lo 50 Billion Tr SFiiTGTOiJ, Feb. 26.—2ven *r«l creation of a reserve fund of more than $5C,000,000,000 by 1980, .nth which the government would take tax exempt securities off the market . and pay annuities to persons over 65 .ras approved today by tho house ways and means committee. .f.t the same time, the committee cited with Secretary Morgenthau against the cabino. committee on eco nomic security. It decided tha. there should be no attempt to collect taxes ior these annuities from farmers, do mestics or casuals. The horse group also exempted | churches, hospitals, educational insti tutions, and non-profit making organ i < izations. < The money for these anuihaies— i _ called “contributory’’ — would he raised by a payroll and earnings tax, applicable to all salaries under $250 a month. Textile Code To Be Privately Investigated WASHINGTON, Feb. 25. — The NRA. facing a many-sided attack on its cotton textile code, today initiated a private investigation which insiders believed wduld lead to code revision to appease labor and, if possible, management too. As a result of increasing dissatis faction on the part of both workers and employers, the NRA named a special committee, consisting of Sid new Hillman, Leon Henderson, and A. D. Whiteside of the National Re covery board, and Prentiss Conley, division administrator, to go thor oughly and swiftly into the cotton, silk and wool situations. The opinion in informed quarters was that the committee’s study was ordered fto forestall a possible gen eral textile strike in the spring. Lead ers of the United Textile Workers have threatened a walkout similar to that which tied up the industry last September. The “Personality Kid” At Charlotte Theater, Fri.-Sat. If it’s true that the Irish love to fight, then Pat O’Brien is a lucky chap. For O’Brien has the leading role in “The Personality Kid”, a Warner Bros, prize-ring domance showing at the Charlotte Friday and Saturdpy. 5 Pat, who was one of the best ama teur fighters at Marquette Univers ity, realized that he had softened con siderably since he packed a fooball, or throw the mitts, so he began an l intensive conditioning campaign for ! the role. , He engaged Jackie Fields, former i welterweight champion of the world, i to whip him into shape, and O’Brien (was seen logging jogging over the I Brentwood Hills in company with ; Fields early each morning. The day included steam baths, gym work, I massaging, and as many rounds of I give-and-take boxing as the tutor de manded^ / 1 K ! Pat’s inexhaustible supply pf ci gars are gathering dust at home, his ; meals are prepared with the basic idee of fasting and not feasting, and }he s in bed each night at ten, for he has , continued his training. Fields alldWs Fat one night each week to stay rp later in order to attend a boxing match. Fields scaled Fat down from 197 to 178 within ten days time, and had him in the proberbial pink when the time the cameras turn ed on the first scene. “The Personality Fid” is the drama ot a woman who sticks by her man, based on the story by Gene Towne ' and C. Graham Baker, adapted by David Boehm and dramatised for the screen by F. Hugh Herbert and Er win Gelsey. In the east besides Pat O’Brien are Glenda Farrell. Claire Dodd, Henry O’Neill, Robert Glecker, Thomas Jackson and Arthur Vinton. F*glster and vote for the supple mental school tax. Books close March 9th. The best way to display your loy alty to Trade Unionism is to buy only from those who display the Union Label, Chop Card and Button. ■Y HARR1 BOATS GLEANINGS WiH* endeavor to give a brief outline of some of the strange or unusual events as recorded in news of the past week. T In Kansas a heavy snowstorm last Saturday settled great clouds of dust and spared the lives of many jack rabbits marked for slaughter by community hunters. The hunters remained at home and worried about their live stock which was exposed to the wintry blasts. President Roosevelt spent last Sunday at his home in New York state. There being much snow on the ground, he took advantage of winter con ditions to enjoy a sleigh ride, rather than an auto ride. Being well pro tected against the cold, it was reported he enjoyed the tide very much, doing his own driving. Among the places he visited was a furniture factory which is operated by his wife. It may be the old-fashioned winter ride helped him forget for the time being the trouble which appears to be brewing in con gress in opposition to some of his relief measures. Ships on the Atlantic ocean and the Miditerranean sea appear to be meeting with much difficulty.. Severe storms at sea have been numerous the past winter season, and many ships have been unfortunate imeoming in contact with them. Man has not yet made a ship which God’s storms cannot wreck or destroy. The old sailing vessel appears to have .been best in .storms. They went with the wind; did not battle it. Jlr. Hitler, of Germany, says there is no chance in the world for the return to power of the Kaiser. He may be right, buit not so many years ago it was also thought that present-day conditions in Germany could never be. “Ye know not what a day may bring forth.” The nation that lives by the sword will die by the sword. Last week Mr. Hitler caused two young women of his nation to suddenly lose their heads by way of the chopping block, the work being done by an executioner attired in full dress. Real ifarmal. 'J.' ;■ V.v ■ H It is now announced that Uncle Sam has decided to build a fleet of 60 attack model air planes for use in flying close to thie earth. This latest development may be a star of hope to Arthur Brisbane, who has been warn ing the government for some time that what we need is a fleet in the air. This is perhaps a mere beginning of what is to follow. Over in Wales it is reported that a mountain is moving. Perhaps the inhabitants have the faith of the mustard seed. An American vessel was accidentally grounded on a sand bar in the Bay of Tokyo recently, and the Japanese immediately took possession of the vessel, accusing it of spying. Perhaps that is a smooth way to get even with us for arresting a Japanese subject in Florida recently for taking photographs. They seem to see things from a different slant. Two members of the British air force were accidentally killed in an air crash recently. Several days later two American women in London, reported to be sweethearts of the victims of the above accident, engaged an airplane to fly from London to the continent. While in the air they opened the door, grasped each other by the hand, and walked out into the thin air. By the time this is in print the funerals may have been held, but perhaps the world will never b$ made aware of the contents of notes which the young ladies left behind. It has often been 6aid that what ohe thinks pne can do. This appears to have been the result of deep thought. ' In New York some days ago a sandwich man, carrying a heavy load all day long for the few cents he m%ht earn from : sales, was fortunate enough to find a bundle of bonds valued at |42,000, which he returned to the owner. At first he received no reward. Later he was given a job as messenger for the bond company and put on the pay roll for the rest of the winter. It must have gone to his head, for he! immediately bought good clothes and moved into a hotel. Apparently he was unaccustomed to ft 11 meals, for this is where his good luck ended. A stranger entered the hotel, and the sandwich man said: “1 am God. Look on me and you die.” Strangely enough, the man did dis,*fet from the look, be* from a. heart attack. Previous to killing this man by a look he had just thrown another man down staris. He is now under observation in the psycopathic ward ot a hospital. You have often heard the remark: “If 11 only had a million dollars.” You may also have heard of what has happened whenra horse got loose in his stall and found the oats bag. The Psalmist of old said: “Give me neither poverty nor riches.” Central Labor Union Notes The meeting of Central Labor Union Tuesday r.ight was not up to the standard as far as attendance was concerned, but otherwise it was an interesting one and much rou tine business was attended to along with the passage of a resolution giv ing the whole-hearted support of Labor to the school tax supplement The Civil Service bill for city em ployes was also endorsed. Craft re ports were good, and the grievance committee had a meagre report. Vice PPresident Kiser pinch-hit for President Albea the first half of the meeting, while Lacy Banson acted as assistant secretary on account of the absence of Secretary Boger, while Recording Secretary Boate was on the job, as usual. J j HOSIERY MILL WOULD “PROTECT” WORKERS l[ SO IT CLOSES DOWN DAISY, Tenn., Feb. 25.—The Daisy branch of the Richmond Hosiery mills, scene of rioting' Friday, closed down today a few hours after workers had passed through a noisy crowd of strik ers and sympathizers assembled at the mill gate. Glenn Rankin, superintendent, charged in statement that Sheriff Frank Burns had “fallen down” on his promises of protection for those whe went to work, and said the mill was closed as a precautionary meas ure for the Protection of workers. OHIO COURT UPHOLDS BAN 0N PRISON GOODS CLEVELAND standing decision Ohio.—In an out ___ the Court of Appeals here ruled that the Ohio Legislature can prevent goods by convict labor in other States from coming into the open market of Ohio and “wielding their evil influence.” This is the first higher court ruling in the United States since the Federal Hawes-Coop er Act took effect in January,. 1934. By the Federal Act goods made by prisoners in other States, upon thdlr delivery in Ohio, are placed upon the same footing as Ohio prison-made goods, which can be used only in cor rectional institutions, Judge Manuel Levine said in a written opinion. LABOR RACKETEERING IN CHARLOTTE CONDEMNED BY CENTRAL LABOR UNION Racketeering in the name of Organized Labor in Char* totie in the advertising, publicity aiid co-operative field brought forth the following resolution, which was unanimous ly passed Tuesday, January 21, by Central Labor Union: “Resolved, That the Charlotte Labor Journal is recognized in Charlotte as the only official paper of this section, and that merchants and business con cerns are warned against outsiders soliciting adver tisements or funds in the name of Labor, unless they have secured the sanction of Central Labor Union. For information merchants and business men may may call The Journal at 3-4855, or Central Labor Union, 9185. The motion carried unanimously." MAYOR WEARN ADDRESSES : WESTERN TEXTILE COUNCIL AT ITS MEETING HERE SATURDAY The Western Carolina Textile Council was welcomed to th ~ City last Saturday by Mayor Arthur J. Wearn, when he addresse i the delegates attending this meeting. Mr. Wearn declared the.: he was most proud to see this textile meeting in Charlotte; and ws also proud to sse the workers of the ^textile industry organizini themselves to protect their rights, and creating a more equal standing for themselves. Several times the Mayor was in terrupted by applause of the dele gates. One time particularly, when he declared that the only way Labor could get its rights was for the work ers themselves to see that every man and woman of working age was a member of an organization affiliated with the American Federation of Labor. Mr. Wearn went into detail to ex plain the fundamental principles of organized labor, saying that he had been a firm believer in the Labor movement ever since Samuel Gom pers laid the foundation for the American Federation of Labor, and declared that the textile industry was probably the lowest paid industry in America, which was a self explained problem, due to the fact that for so many years they had been unorgan ized. In conclusion he said he was proud to know that the workers of the textile industry in the Southern states were being awakened to the fact that the United Textile- Workers of Amer ica was the only hope for them to bet ter their working and living con ditions. .At the close of the Mayor’s address, the meeting was called to order for executive business by the President of the Council, W. G. Abbott of Bel mont. Good Teports were made by delegates from about 30 locals of the Council, which consists of about 25, 000 textile workers. A Resolution was introduced by F. L. Widenhouse of Local 1902, Concord, who stated very specifically that a close survey had been made of the textile workers in Cabarrus county by the United Textile Workers of America, and it was found in this investigation that approximately 20 pei cent of th'e tex tile workers in the said county were farmers and share-crop farmers, many of whom owned their own homes. Mr. Widenhouse declared that these workers were willing to take jobs in the textile mills at a lower rate of pay, and were willing to take on any amount of extra work which was prov ing to be detrimental to the regular; and steady textile employes. They would do this, he declared, because they knew that they were not being steadily employed, but just working as temporary employes, waiting for spring to come when they would take up their regular duties on tie farms Mr. Widenhouse stated tha. his local had passed this resolution and was offering same for the aporoval cf the Western Carolinas Textile Cour • cil; after which he hoped would b’ sent to our international officers fc? their consideration, and adoption. A report was made by Organize H. D. Lisk on the different locals 1; 3 had visited during the past wee This report consisted of Rockinghar Wadesboro, Rock Hill, S. C., and Ley - ington, N. C. Mr. Lisk sta ed in h a report that the interest in tie orgar ization was steadily growing, anti that in his opinion it would only fcs a matter of time until the places men tioned above would be as strongly organized as any towns ?n Nort*. Carolina. At the close of the executive meet ing, a mass meeting was held, whic"' was Attended by a large and enthut iastic crowd of textile workers Brother R. R. Lawrence, was the prin cipal speaker. He stated that thr textile workers in the State of NortI' Carolina should do everything hu manly possible to convince the sena tors and representatives in the Stats Legislature that the bills which La bor has endorsed, both in State and National affairs, is for the benefit of both employers and employes. He declared that Labor was eery much in favor of the ratification of the child labor law, and that pick clocks should be put on all looms m the tex tile industry. The passing of the Wagner bill, and of the SO-hour a week law would be the salvation of both Labor and Capital Other speakers included W. M. Witter, editor of The Charlotte Labor Journal; Claude Albea, president of the Central Labor Union of Char lotte; Ray Nixon, -president of the Typographical Union of Charlotte; W. R. Atwell, president of the Federal Labor Unino; R. C. Thoihas, U. T. W organizer, Gastonia; J. A. Jones, vice president Western Carolinas Tex tile. Council; Miss Rota,Mae Ring secretary and treasurer Wester Carolinas Textile Council. This meeting was presided over by H. D. Lisk, Organizer United Textile Workers of America, who stated aftet the meeting that this was o:ie of tWe biggest meetings that this counci had had since June 1984. CONTRIBUTED NOTES ON THE CONVENTION Editor Labor Journal: The Western Textile Council meet ing with Calvine local, No. 2286, last Saturday was a good one. Mr. V. T. Threstt opened the meeting with an address of welcome; Mayor Wearn gave the address of welcome ta Char lotte complimented the textile work ers on their strength and purpose and urged them to stick together. The meeting was then turned over to President Widenhouse, of Concord. A resolution was adopted to mini mise competition of farmers and other crafts who at times accept em ployment in textile plants, a copy of which was sent to the secretary of each local, who will take a census of each mill and see how many farmers and other crafts who are not depend ent on- textile work are employed, and report at the next meeting. R. R. Lawrence, H. D. Lisk and others made talks. W. M. Witter, editor of The Charlotte Labor Journal, and Councilman Claude L. Albea also spoke a few words along with Broth ers Fullerton and Ranson, of Central bor Union. The meeting was a good' ore all the way through.—B. G. Can Hit* Four Nationalities A baby can have four nationalities. This unique situation arises when It has a Turkish mother and a French father and is born on a British com mercial ship while in American terri torial waters, says J. N. McConaha, San Francisco, Calif., in Collier’s Weekly. Palestinian Agriculture Agricultural settlement forms the Agential part of all Jewish life in Pal estine. Dairy farming Is well In the fqreground. Oranges, grapes, bananas and other fruit have proved the most profitable branch of Palestinian agri culture. “FORTY CENTS AN EXCESSIVE WAGE SAYS WILLIAMS the NRA, is credited with having once declared “40 cents an hour was an evces sive minimum wage for skilled wrokers.” As a high official of the Reynolds Tobacco Co., Mr. Williams has had little opportunity to qualify as an expert on high wages.' LABOR TO FIGHT WASHINGTON, Feb. 26. —Organized Labor leaders summoned hastily into a se cret conference here late to day agreed to fight to the end for the prevailing-wage amendment to the $4,880, 000 jobs bill despite vigor ous opposition from the White House. The action further widen ed the breach between the unionists and President Roosevelt which began with the extension of the auto mobile code over objectons of labor. Women’s Label League meets next Monday night at 7:30. A program and kitchen shower. The meeting is open one A. F. OF L. SHOWS 350,000 MEMBERS INCREASE IN 1934 Secretary Frank Morrison reports that the average membership of af filiated organizations of the A. F. of L. for September, October, November and December, 1934, show an increass of 350,000 members over the average membership for the previous twelve months ending August 31, 1934. Register and vote for the supple mented school tax. Books dose March 9th. McNinch Again Elected to Head Power Commission WASHINGTON, Feb. 23. —Frank R. McNinch, of Charlotte, N. C., today was re-elected chairman ot the., to continue as chief f federal power agency now cha carrying out the administration’s uti icy. Women’s Label League Monday night at 7:30. A progri \ and kitchen shower. The neeting open one Register and vote for ’he supple mental school tax. Brnks close March 9th.