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Steel Workers Swing to the Lewis Forces UNDER the general leadership of John L. Lewis the war for unionizing the steel industry and destroying the company unions is John L. Lewis Some 250 company union representa tives from the Pitts burgh, the Cleve land - Youngstown and the eastern dis tricts met in Pitts burgh and were told by Philip Murray, chief aide of Lewis and chairman of the committee for in dustrial union, that a strike in the $5,000,000,1)00 indus try might result “if the industry continues to employ its dog-in-the manger attitude,” in dealing with trade unions. Thereupon the delegates adopted resolutions unanimously condemn ing the company union plan as a “farce,” and establishing a new or ganization called the "CIO repre sentatives council,” with this “dec laration of principles:" 1. All steel workers be organized into a national industrial union. 2. Employee representatives use their influence to enroll the steel workers into the steel workers or ganizing committee’s campaign. 3. All steel workers be thorough ly infornfed by employee represen tatives who know from experience that the company union is a device of the management and totally un able to win any major concessions for the steel workers. 4. CIO employee representatives remain inside the company union for reasons obvious to all. The wage demands are: A $1.24 a day increase for all em ployees receiving over $5 a day. A 30 hour, five day week. Paid vacations of one week for employees of two years’ service and two weeks for employees of five or more years’ service. Time and one-half pay for over time within the regular working week. Double time for Sundays and hol idays. Flat Glass Industry Paralyzed by Strikes EXTENSION of the glass workers' strike to plants in Toledo, Charleston, W. Va., and Shreveport. La., brought the flat glass industry almost to a standstill. The clos ing of these factories is directed against the automobile industry, but the Ford company is equipped to produce its own glass and the other automobile makers are said to have enough glass in stock for a month. It was estimated that 14, 300 men were idle at the plants of the Libby - Owens and Pittsburgh Plate Glass companies. The new strikes were called after leaders of the Federation of Flat Glass Workers failed to reach an agreement with representatives of the two companies concerning strikes already in progress. Libby Owens also was negotiating for a new union contract, their old one having expired. Employers said the impasse was reached as a result of the union’s determined demands for a closed shop, a checkoff system of union dues, and wage increases. Glen W. McCabe, president of the Glass Workers’ federation, denied the union was demanding a closed shop or that the checkoff system had to be granted. Senator Peter Norbeck of South Dakota Dies PETEK NORBECK, United States senator from South Dakota since 1920, died at his home in Redfleld, S. D., at the age of sixty-six after a long illness from heart disease and cancer of the tongue and jaw. Norbeck, a Republican with radi cal tendencies, entered politics in 1908 as a member of the state sen ate. Later he was lieutenant gov ernor and governor of his state and then was elected to the United States senate. In that body he was an insistent advocate of ag ricultural relief measures. Norbeck’s death reduced to 10 the number of Republicans in the sen ate, but if the selection of his suc cessor is left to the Republican gov ernor-elect, there would be again 17. However it may be that Tom Berry, the Democratic governor about to go out of office, will be named to fill out Norbeck’s term. Hundreds Are Killed by Earthquake in Salvador Tj' ARTHQUAKE shocks accompa Ij nied by volcanic eruptions dev large areas to central Sal killing more than two hun 1 persons and injuring about four San Vicente, * city of 26, f. of the temblors, I to be practically l thousand persons in a reli the first many of them falling walls. Other towns in the stricken region were wrecked. Boads from the capital were broken up and com* munications were destroyed, so that accurate information was slow in coining out. All of the towns affected by the quake are in the vicinity of the San Vicente volcano. The area, im portant in manufacturing and ag riculture, is in the rich tobacco and indigo-growing region. Gen. Maximiliano Martinez, presi dent of Salvador, hastened to the scene of the disaster to take per sonal charge of relief measures, and physicians and medical supplies were rushed from San Salvador, to gether with military detachments. Pope Has Fainting Spell and Grows Weaker HOPE for the recovery of Pope Pius dwindled day by day. He suffered a fainting spell and was reported to be exceedingly weak. His illness was complicated by high fever and there was danger of in fluenza. Senator Nicola Panda of Rome, widely known as a specialist on the ills of old age, was sum moned by Dr. Amanti Milani and both agreed that the pontiff must have complete rest. His visitors were limited to the ten cardinals who are prefects of executive bodies of the church and they were per mitted to enter the sick room only one each day to obtain the pope’s authorization for their most impor tant decisions. The customary Christmas eve audience for cardi nals and diplomats was canceled, and the pope also had to abandon his plan to celebrate mass on the 57th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Nanking Army Fighting to Rescue Chiang Kai-shek Generalissimo chiang kai SHEK not being released by Marshal Chang Hsueh-liang within the specified time, the Nanking Chan ir Hsueh-liang troops moved against the Sianfu rebels. Two of the mutinous battalions were captured and disarmed at Huh sien. It appeared that Marshal Chang really was reduced to negotiating for his own life and safety, and there were reports that he was willing to sur render the dictator and quit the country, as has many a rebellious Chinese war lord be fore him. T. V. Soong, who is Chi ang’s brother-in-law, went to Sian fu to attempt to arrange for Chi ang’s release. American and Brit ish governments were concerned over the safety of their nationals in Sianfu if that city should be be sieged by the National army. There would certainly be a distressing shortage of food and- fuel, and to this would be added the dangers of probable bombardment by artillery and airplanes. Discipline among the mutinous troops is known to be very poor and already there have been many instances erf murder and looting. Japanese military authorities charge that Marshal Chang's revolt was part of a deliberate plan to line up western powers, including soviet Russia, against Japan. The Chinese ambassador to Tokio was told by Foreign Minister Hachiro Arita that the Chinese government would not be permitted to enter in to any accord that would make it appear that it favored war against Japan. Arita made it plain that Japan would abandon its waiting policy if Nanking compromised with Marshal Chang. President Gomez of Cuba Breaks With Batista PRESIDENT MIGUEL GOMEZ of I Cuba and his administration are at outs with CoL Fulgencio Batista, chief of staff and the “strong man” of the island republic. Batista has been insisting on a bill for a 9 cents a bag sugar tax designed to produce $2,000,000 revenue annually for rural schools to be operated by army sergeants. Gomez and his crowd have opposed this legislation, fearing it means the rise of fas cism; but it is warmly supported by the farmers, tobacco raisers and canefield workers, thousands of whom marched to Havana to de mand the passage of the bill. These people call Batista “defender of the common people” and “savior of Cu ba.” The sugar tax bill was passed, but President Gomez persisted in his opposition, and vetoed the measure. The Batista followers de manded his resignation and also prepared to have him impeached by the house of representatives. At this writing it is expected Gomez will quit his office. Several months ago Batista was quoted as saying he would not be afraid to head a dictatorship “if it were necessary for die good of the country." He may soon be called on to assume that position. Senator Black Has Plan to Curb Lower Courts SENTIMENT in favor of legisla tion to lessen the powers of the Supreme court Is growing weaker In Washington because the President seems to be opposed to it, at least for the present. But Senator Hugo Black of Alabama has announced that he will Introduce a bill de signed to strip the lower courts of their Injunctive powers. This mea sure would prohibit lower courts from enjoining the operation of laws of congress and require them to forward all records and complete transcripts to the Supreme court within 30 days after an appeal. Half a Billion Wanted for Works Relief HARRY HOPKINS, WPA admin istrator, and Harold L. Ickes, PWA administrator, were called in to conference with President Roose velt and plans were laid for seeking from congress an appropriation of $500,000,000 to continue the federal works relief program until next June 30. Hopkins reported that the funds on hand would scarcely last through January and that quick ac tion is necessary if the program is not to be interrupted. The esti mate on the money needed was based on the fact that the same amount was taken from WPA funds for drouth relief. Ickes states that his WPA program would release a substantial number of unemployed from WPA rolls. President Roosevelt Busy Preparing for Inaugural RETURNING to Washington in fine health and spirits after his trip to Buenos Aires, President Roosevelt Dluneed into a areat mass of work that had accumulated on his desk. There were numerous re ports on govern* ment activities to be read, plans for the inaugural on Janu ary 20 to be made, outlining of his inau gural address, and consultation with the full cabinet con cerning the pro gram for his second President Roosevelt term. Stilt more immediate was me task of writing his annual message on the state of the nation and his budget message for the coming fis cal year. The inaugural ceremonies will be simple in accordance with Mr. Roosevelt’s wishes, and the tradi tional ball will be omitted. After - consultation with Rear Admiral Cary T. Grayson, chairman of the inaugural committee, and Vice President Garner, it was decided that the parade should be limited to units from the army, navy and marine corps and from the West Point and Annapolis academies. One of Mr. Roosevelt’s first duties was a sad one—that of attending the funeral services for August Gen nerich, his close friend and body guard, who died suddenly in Buenos Aires. The services were held In the White House and with the Presi dent were Mrs. Roosevel^ Vice President and Mrs. Gamer and cab inet members. John Hamilton Remains Republican Chairman JOHN HAMILTON is still chair man of the Republican national committee. At a meeting in Chi cago 74 of the 76 members in at tendance rejected his resignation, and he responded: “I’m gratified, and I’ll keep right on working." Mr. Hamilton was then voted a salary of $15,000 a year and a base expense account of $10,000 annually, and will be required to put in all his time on the task of rebuilding the party and reducing the deficit. This is the first time a national chairman has been put on a full time salary basis. Before adjournment Hamilton was empowered to appoint a group of Republicans soon to formulate a plan to bring the party funds out of the red. Treasurer C. B. Goodspeed reported that the campaign expendi tures were $6,540,776, and that the deficit was $901,501. Hitler Suggests Dividing Spain Into Two Parts IT NOW seems likely that General Franco and his Fascist armies cannot conquer Spain without open and substantial aid from sympa thetic nations, and that cannot be given him without grave danger of precipitating a general European war. But Adolf Hitler has devised a plan for solving the Spanish prob lem and probably will soon offer it to the powers. His scheme is for the division of Spain into two coun tries, \a Fascist state comprising the area Franco now holds and in cluding Madrid, and a republican state centering in Catalonia. To ar range this Germany may propose a general peace conference. General Faupel, personal aide to General Franco, went to Berlin and told the reichsfuehrer that the Fas cia ta must have more help. But Hit ler is moving with considerable cau tion, though he has recognized the Franco regime. The Russian government has made official charges that the Span ish Fascists set fire to and sank the Soviet motorship Konsomol and warned them of grave conse quences. Newspaper announcements told the Spanish insurgents they were “playing with fire” and called the act a "frightful new crime of in cendiarists of war.” New Year’s Resolution HERE'S a New Year's resolution Any one can make and keep: It will kelp one’s constitution, And enable one la sleep. "I will try to keep from fretting When l cannot see the sum l will try to keep from getting Into quarrels I may shun. "I will try to keep from grieving Over troubles that are past; I will try to keen believing Things will all come right «t last. **/ will try to keep from sighing When I ought to smile, Instead: I will try to keep on trying To deserve to get ahead." —iMontreal Herald. New Year FENTON IbuMONT was bored with the party. All right wel coming in the New Year so smugly tor people like these—but he was an adventurer, a cavalier, and the formal drawing room, the lovely ladles so ready to smile upon him, the classical-music, the slow, pompous talk of the men suffocated him. He stepped to the balcony. It had stopped snowing. In an other hour the year would be dead. A grand year. But another would be beginning. He slipped over the balustrade, wound his leg around a pillar, and slid down to meet it To the east far away, the year was already new, and so he set off in that direction. He was almost half way across the bridge before he noticed the girl, but then he strode quickly to her side. “Please don’t” he said gently. She started. "I should only have to jump in after you, and can’t you imagine how cold I’d be?” he ended, and shivered with clown-like intensity. “I might even catch my death,” he continued lightly, but the girl looked back to the river, and he —1 ll* — ror. “You may said earnestly. Please!” “Then leave swered. Her voice «was son ^na musical, but passionately desper ate. He gathered her in his arms and kissed her. She struggled fiercely. He kissed her again, and again, pinning her arnjs to her sides with his strong clasp. And suddenly she Her Voice Waa Soft and Musical, Bat Passionately Desperate. went limp in his arms, and cried against his shoulder. He took off his overcoat and wrapped it around her, for she was shivering. "Why did you come off without your coat and hat?” he chided, and stroked her soft hair. Behind him, belli and whistles proclaimed another year. "Happy New Year, lassie," he said gayly. She dried her eyes. "I’m being a fool,” she apologized. "Not at all," he answered, gal lantly "Methinks I behold a res taurant across the’ bridge. How about some coffee?" She let him lead her, and he found a corner table. When their order had been placed, he turned to her. “Why should yon love a man like that?” She looked up quickly, studying him. “How did yon know?" “Why else should a lovely girl like you be spending New Year’s eve that way? You should be danc ing—” She smiled. “I don’t know. It seemed terribly important half an hour ago. But Tm all right now. It doesn’t matter any more.” “Off with the old,” he quoted, “on with the new. This is the sea son for lovers as well as years. The old is off?” “Yes.” He took her hand. “The new— would like very much—to be on.” His gaze caught and held hers. “May I take you hqme now?” She nodded her thanks. Outside, it was snowing again, but they scarcely noticed. At her door, he kissed her, and this time she did not resist “On with the new,” she murmured gently. “That's O.K. this time,” he an swered, “but I won’t let it happen next New Year’s.” • We,tern Newspaper Union. been the ected to stay at home the others went into town in the old flivver to the morn ing New Year’s service at the church. Someone had to remain at home to watch the stock and. too, Leah hadn't a new or even cent coat Jake Merwin ing tough sledding in financial af fairs without one more need being voiced, so Leah never told him of her need. “I wouldn’t have minded if it hadn’t started snowing the minute their backs were turned and now— they won’t tackle driving home in this weather," but Leah’s words stopped at once as she made out In the swirling snow a car that was stopping in the barnyard. The plump figures of a man and a woman were making a wild dash for the protection of the house. “We saw we couldn’t go another turn of the wheels," the sweet, friendly woman told Leah—the la dy who introduced the two of them as Mr. and Mrs. Tom Madison, 11 miles to the east of Borger. "We hoped to spend New Year’s and visit at our son’s, Tom Junior’s over at Borger, but now—well, we want to buy our dinner here from you. May we, my dear, without putting you outf” They were such a Jolly pair and Leah even forgot to be embar rassed when she nad to serve them the only thing she had prepared, a feast of delicious fried mush and butter and syrup and plenty of fresh milk and coffee. Supper con sisted of the same fare and so did breakfast the neat morning, but by that time the Merwins were able to break the drifts and reach the farm and the Madisons, via those breaks, went on their belated way. “It will be a happy New Year every day for a year for us, Mom sy,” Leah shouted when the Mad isons were out of sight. To a smil ing but perplexed family, Leah ex plained that Mr. Madison owned a small chain of meat markets and small cross road grocery stores and thafhe had given her sufficient orders for slabs of commeal mush just like She had served him and his good wife, for all those stores for one year at least "The labels on this mush, he said, are to read •Lady Leah’s Prize Mush,’ ” When the trio had quieted down a bit she added: “The money end of the con tract will settle all our financial difficulties for the year and who knows, maybe forever!” 0 Western Newspaper Union. As early as 251 B.C., the Romans accepted January as the beginning of the year. They named the month in honor at Janus, die two-faced god, as looking both into the past and the future. During the Middle Ages the year was made to begin at various dates. In England, in 1751, January was made the first month by act of Parliament By BIBRIBI B. IHBIHHS L i T 'VE just had a thought,** I said Marcia, “and it’s a A grand one.’’ They were tucked cosily beneath a bear rug in an old-fashioned sleigh, gliding along under the stars to the silvery jangle of bells. “Tell me at once,” commanded Jerry, “I collect grand thoughts as a hobby.” Marcia laughed. “Tonight is New Year’s eve. and if,” she sat up straighter in her eagerness, “the sun were shining, and we were go ing with it, just as fast, I mean— wa could yell down Happy New Year to the whole world as we rolled along!” Jerry was amused and indulgent "Don't you see,” continued the girl “we’re all so used to thinking or event* nap pe n i n g just .where we are, .and not following them on and on . . . The Idea .rather gets you.” . “Around the world in 24 hours at New Year’s. .A zippy trave •logue?” But she was serious. “See here, Jerry, you .and I are going to be married soon, and I sort .of hope we can, well. Keep our thoughts up and off the ground.'* “What an odd idea. Usually com ing brides are chattering of linen and silver.” She pressed her hand on his arm. “Stop the horse a minute, please. There—let’s both lean back and look up at the sky, and fill our eyes with stars, and space . . . and time-going-on. Maybe, if we drink deep enough,” her voice was husky with feeling, “we won’t get all tangled up with trifles. I'm a little afraid sometimes, of our days ahead, Jerry.” “Afraid?” The man’s voice sounded hurt “Only that TU get a habit of low-visibility.” “You mean,” Jerry leaned over to take her hands “you want al ways to remember that new hap piness, new ways of thought, and New Years, go ringing around the world with the sun; that time does not circle around one small set of people or circumstances?” "Yes, yes, Jerry! Let's make a pact together, now. Not to think little thoughts about little events that happen to our little selves.” "Fine. I’m with you!” “And to remind each other now and then, to stop, and get the true sense of time and space and world-bigness going on and on.” “Done, darling! New Year’s res olution for a happy life; KEEP THE SUN, MOON AND STARS IN YOUR THOUGHTS . . . and you'll never be narrow-minded!” Jerry kissed her. “Hear the bells ringing in town? Aren't they far and sweet?” whis pered Marcia. “Midnight circling the world. New Year’s in a min ute!” • We* Urn Newtpaper Union. — tag experts havt up the chimney and is w Yet it’s really a simple to save money by reduci loss—convert “useful Here’s tl Next time you move the handle of the turn_ per (that disc or plate-like damper inside the smoke pipe) l-16th of an inch toward the closed upright position. Then, if the fire keeps on burning too freely, turn the damper another sixteenth of an inch. Repeat this operation un til you find the correct adjustment —one that will deliver the great est amount of useful heat with the least “chimney loss.” Once you have found this ideal adjustment of the damper, mark the position on the smoke pipe with a piece of chalk or something that can be plainly seen, and leave the damper set at that mark. Bear this in mind: The nearer the turn damper is set to the closed position the smaller the “chimney loss” and the greater the volume of “useful heat” that goes to properly heating your home. And, of course, the lower your fuel bills. UncLe Tomorrow Disappoints Tomorrow always promises well, but remember there is rea sonably certain to be one disap pointment. One loves even a precocious lit tle boy with his front teeth out. He’s meeker for the time being. Some men have great patience, bat Henry D. Thoreaa pat it an other way by saying they lived a life of quiet desperation. Bills that you run fall due and fall due and fall due; but if you pay as you go, you forget all about your expenditures. We have to go along from day to day, even when we know we are frequently treading on toes. Some become indifferent. No matter how good your advice is, others will first measure it with their own judgment. wATCHoYOu* lf.j;_t A „Anr.'n'M s-a_nn.ilnits An Mraiau Authorities recognize tne value of a balanced Alkaline Re serve as an aid to cold prevention. 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