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* A6 ws THE EVENING STAR, W \HINGTON, D. C. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 1936. WOMEN TO SUBMIT 7 PLANKS URGED IN QUESTIONNAIRE . —By JAMES T. BERRYMAN STRESS CHANGES | "IN CIVIL SERVIGE Repeal of Marital Status, Peace and Child-Labor Ban Advocated. BY WILL P. KENNEDY, Staff Correspondent of The Star. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., June 24— The seven-point recommendations of the seven-point recommendations of the women's division of the National Committee, are to be submitted to the Platform Committee today. The women'’s proposals for the plat- form, which feature civil service im- ! provements followed a 60-hour inten- give study in an effort to express the wishes of women from all over the country, as expressed in a nation-wide inquiry prior to the opening of the convention. The suggestions are to be presented to the Platform Com- mittee by Representative Caroline O'Day, chairman of the special com- mittee of 14 which drafted the pro- gram, and Miss Mary Dewson of New York and Maine, chairman of the women's division. Would Oust Marriage Clause. The civil service features are re- peal of all laws that discriminate on account of marital status, which means specifically the “married persons clause” of the old economy act, and en outright declaration for “extension and strengthening of the civil service.” Miss Dewson emphasized that no man had any part in drafting this women'’s platform. She said she had shown it to Sena- tor Wagner, chairman of the Platform . Committee, and he had pronounced it “fine,” commenting that the women had done a good job. Miss Dewson said the women's proposal “put ir}m words what the women of the entire country wish from the Democratic party” and is an expression of their prime interests. She pointed out that «the present administration has as many women appointed to high office 8s there are women in important professional and business positions throughout the country. She called attention that Miss Marion Harron of the University of «California Law School has just been appointed to & “man’s job” on the Board of Tax Appeals, which is a $10,000 job. She described her as “an exceedingly bril- liant lawyer and a general favorite as a leader in social activities.” Hopeful for Planks. Miss Dewson hoped there would be women appointed to the Platform Committee and explained that with 219 women delegates and more than | 300 women alternates distributed on practically every delegation, the mem- | bers of the Resolutions Committee will be approached by women from their own States in support of the women's | platform. Asked if she thought the women’s platform program would be | accepted in part by the Resolutions ‘Committee, Miss Dewson said: “I am | & very hopeful woman.” ‘The women's proposals are: “During the past three years women ‘have widened their interest from iso- | Jated individual laws to broader social and economic trends and are looking | At America as a whole. They have come to realize that human welfare | is inseparably integrated with eco- nomic conditions. “‘Possessed of a broader social out- | look, aware of the responsibility of the | JFederal Government — women com- mend this administration for taking | the lead in solving these modern hu- man problems. Such leadership, such | government commands the respect and | confidence of women and offers a chal- lenge and a future opportunity to those whose zeal for service is strong. Peace Stressed. “I. Peace.—The Women's Commit- tee for Suggestions on the Platform adopted the following recommenda- | tion to be the chief and first of their suggestions: “Believing that the well-being of the | people is the chief end of democratic government and that rumors of war, | war itself and the consequences of | war destroy the fundamental security | of the people, we urge a program of | peace in harmony with that end, as| well as pre-requisite to any program | for economic and social betterment. “We point with satisfaction to the record of this administration in: “1. Easing international tensions through reciprocal trade agreements. “2. Passing effective neutrality leg- islation. “3. Co-operating in the settlement of disputes by peaceful means in ac- cordance with the principles of the Kellokg pact. “We advocate continuance of such & policy borne forward by: 1. Stronger neutrality legislation. “2. A defense policy based upon a defense of our soil from invasion and not of our interests abroad. “3. Taking profits out of war. Asks Child Labor Ban. “IL. Child Labor.—Achievement of | our goal of eliminating industrial em- ployment of children under age of 16 years can be attained through com- pletion of the child labor amendment, which since 1933 has received the ap- proval of 18 States. We urge the States that have not yet ratified to take early action on the amendment. When approved by the required num- ber of States, we pledge legislation under the amendment which will pro- vide for Federal and State co-opera- tion in making generally effective the 16-year age standard and extending protection against especially hazard- ous employment to boys and girls under the age of 18 years. “III. Women.—No administration in history has so concretely recognized the value of women in government, or has so heartily welcomed the intel- lectual and spiritual contributions of women to the welfare of our country, as has the present Democratic ad- ministration. “The number of women holding re- sponsible positions in national affairs is unparalleled. We commend the principle of recognizing women on merit. “We urge repeal of laws that dis- criminate on the basis of marital or economic status or residence against otherwise qualified people. “IV. Consumers.—Whereas the abil- ity of consumers to purchase goods and services in increasing quantities and of increasing utility is the end and aim of all productive activity; “Whereas substantial achievement during the past three years in provid- ing consumers with greater purchasing power has done much to restore pros- | make their lives more secure? | cent between March, 1933, and March, OFFICIAL GREETINGS. = = ) UNIFORMED GREETERS: QUAKER MAIDS, WILLIAM PENN PAGES, THE GOVERNORS QUARDSMEN AND STATE “CONSTABS ~-- IS PHILAPELPHIA = Met, Says Secretary Perkins How Employment, Earnings Have Increased Told at Convention Group Breakfast. By a Staff Correspondent ot Tne Star. PHILADELPHIA, Pa, June 24— What the New Deal has done for the working woman was summarized by Frances Perkins, Secretary of Labor, | at the regional work breakfast spon- | sored by the Woman's Division of the National Campaign Organization. At | the same affair, first in a series of | four to stimulate Democratic organi- | zation activities, reports of progress | for Pennsylvania and Delaware were presented. Secretary Perkins considered the “industrial woman” employed in fac- tory. store or similar work place— | | which she said represented 29 per cent of the 11,000,000 women gain- | fully employed in the United States. She considered them vitally concerned in the New Deal—and explained how it has met its obligations, in answer to the following six questions: 1. How have employment, pay rolls and earnings of working women been | increased? 2. How have their conditions of work been improved? 3. What has been done to better their relations with employers? 4. What help has been given them in finding work? 5. What steps have been taken to 6. What other benefits have they received? Considering the answers to these questions, Secretary Perkins empha- | sized, “We must remember that the New Deal has helped working women by helping working men—by helpin fathers, husbands, brothers and sons. All Three Improved. Her answers to the six questions follow: First—In private industry all three have substantially improved. For example, the employment of women in manufacturing industries in New York State increased 38.5 per 1936, with a corresponding increase of 89 per cent in their weekly pay rolls and 40 per cent in their average weekly earnings. The records of the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics show that in the 14 manufacturing establish- ments in this country which employ increasing quantities the products of agriculture and industry will support a sound and continued expansion of the large measure of recovery already achieved: . “We therefore approve the efforts made by the administration to protect the interests of consumers, to furnish adequate information in support of their efforts to obtain fair prices and honest sales in the Nation's markets, and advocate that in the administra- tion of laws affecting consumers pro- visions be made for representation and protection of their interests. “V. Civil Service—We advocate the | extension and strengthening of the civil service. Slum Clearance Indorsed. “VI. Housing.—We believe the ne- cessity for slum clearance to conserve the health and morals of citizens to be 80 urgent that we recommend the appropriate legislation required to pro- vide an adequate Federal housing pro- gram. “VIL Education.—The administra- tion's effort to save our educational system and thereby advance youth's opportunity for security is acclaimed by women in every State in the Union. We strongly recommend the continu- ation of a educational program which will be a positive factor in the recon- struction of our Nation. “VIIL Individual Liberty. — The Democratic party reaffirms its belief in the principles of free speech and a free press as stated in the first amendment to the Constitution of ‘the United States. Therefore, we are opposed to laws which compel any seleeted group of citizens to take a special oath other perity to agriculture, industry and trade; ““And whereas sustamed ability of the whole population to consume in A than the oath of allegiance to the Con- stitution which all officials and officers take in accordance with-the laws of the State and Federal Government.” 4 DEMOCRATS, THIS IS ONE OF THE HAPPIEST TIMES INTHE HISTORICAL LIFE OF THIS GREAT cy!-- HE'S RIGHT--HOTELS THAT HAVENT DONE MUCH SINCE COACHING PAVS ARE BULGING AT THE SIDES... RESTAURANTS THAT SOLD HAMBURGERS FOR A DIME ARE DOING A RUSHING STEAK BUSINESS AT TWO BUCKS PER <es.o New Deal’s Debt to W omen Pay Rolls and the largest number of women, em- | ployment increased 27.1 per cent be- | tween March, 1933, and March, 1936, with a corresponding increase of 78.3 per cent in pay rolls and from 16 to 57 per cent in per capita earnings. Public work projects also have pro- vided opportunity for the employment of working women cn a vast scale. At its peak, the C. W. A. gave work to 210,000 women, and the W. P. A., as of April 1 of this year, was operating projects employing 448,000 women. Moreover, the Federal Government, through the F. H. A, the H. O. L. C,, the N. R. A, and other emergency agencies, has employed hundreds of women in a variety of occupations. To | a lesser degree, State and local gov- | ernments have done likewise. Regarding conditions of work. of all the efforts ever made to improve working conditions, none have been so far-reaching as the N. R. A. Not only were the hourly and weekly wages of women increased, but the dif- ferentials between the wages of men and women were very much narrowed. Moreover, in many industries the 40-hour week became a reality. This presented a marked reduction in work- ing hours since no State had ever enacted a statute for a week shorter than 48 hours except one whose law applied to only two occupations. Some Gains Persist. While the discontinuance of the N. R. A has resulted in a return to lower standards, some of the gains have persisted. To maintain these gains, as well as to secure others, the Federal Department of Labor, in co-operation with State departments of labor, has held annual- Iy a series of national and regional conferences. Actordingly, perhaps more and better labor laws have been passed since the inauguration of the New Deal than in any previous three years in our history. Since March, 1933, legislation has been passed pro- viding for: 1. Shorter hours, by 13 States, 2. Minimum wages, by 9 States. 3. Protection against accident and industrial disease, by 16 States. 4. Regulation and abolition of home work, by 3 States. 5. Collection of wages, by 3 States. 6. Maintenance of State employ- | ment services in co-operation with the | United States Employment Service, by | 42 States. 7. Regulation of fee-charging em- ployment agencies, by 5 States. 8. Curb on the issuance of injunc- tions, by 18 States. 9. Regulation of prison-made good! by 29 States. 3 10. Establishment of a 16-year age minimum for the employment of boys and giris, by 7 States. These laws, with the exception of those governing hours, minimum wages, home work and employment of minors, apply also to men. Also laws have been passed estab- lishing State departments of labor in four States: Alabama, Louisiana, where the bill has not yet passed Senate, although it has been passed by House and been favorably reported in Senate; Rhode Island and South Carolina, Finally, co-operation between the Federal Department of Labor and State departments of labor has resulted in increasing the efficiency of labor law administration. Among the meas- ures adopted has been the inaugura- tion by the. United States Department of Labor of training courses for fac- tory 4inspectors, where inspectors now actually on the job can be given a brief course of practical training in recognizing and eliminating the haz- ards of mechanical and industrial dis- ease. Labor Relations. “Our third concern is with labor relations,” said Miss Perkins. “The rights of workers, women as well as men, to organize and bargain collectively were defined and strength- ened by the Wagner-Connery labor disputes act of June, 1935. “In addition to National Labor Re- 1ations Board, the Conciliation Service of the Department of Labor, the Na- A FRIENDS, THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA WHOLE HEARTEDLY GIVES YOU ITs GEM CITy--TAKE T PHILADELPHIA IS vYours ! -AND THEY ToOK GOV. EARLE LITERALLY--THE WHOLE TOWN 1S DONKEY CRAZY!..... tional Mediation Board, the Textile Labor Relations Board, and other comparable agencies have operated to improve relations between women employes, as well as men employes, and their employers. In almost all these agencies, women are occupying important posts. “A fourth method by which the! New Deal has promoted the welfare of women workers has been through the development of a Nation-wide system of public employment offices.” At present the United States Em- ployment Service, in co-operation with the States, is operating 688 such offices, each serving a specified district. In addition to its placement work, and as a realistic basis for it, the United States Employment Service is making a series of occupaitonal studies of far-reaching significance. Also, its statistics published regu- larly afford reliable information with respect to the demand for and the supply of labor. These data are in- dispensable to intelligent social plan- ning. From its beginning in July, 1933, through December, 1935, the United States Employment Service has filled over thirteen and one-quarter million jobs. Ofthese, nearly one and one- half million have been filled by women. Social Security Answer, The fifth answer is social security. Through six groups of provisions the social security program safeguards women against major hazards of life. ‘These six are: (1) Unemployment compensation. (2) Old age assistance and old age benefits. (3) Security for children. (4) Aid to the blind. (5) Extension of public health services. (6) Extension of vocational reha- bilitation services. All 48 States, the Territories of PRIDE IN YOUR ADDRESS T HE key to your home is the key to sus- tained social position and business prestige—to in- sured property values, when you live in Ufon '@g ] (2¢4]" | —L % Surrounded by Rock Creek Park Number 1810 Sudbury Road N.W. 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By the end of this month the Social Security Board will have distributed in grants to the State $25,000,000. Furthermore, the board has approved unemployment compensation laws for 11 States and the District of Colum- bia. These laws will benefit 40 per cent of the workers to be covered when all the States have passed simi- | lar laws, Besides the foregoing, the New Deal has given the working women of the United States other concrete benefits less directly but at the same time vitally affecting their working life. ‘Their homes have been safeguarded from foreclosure; their savings pro- tected; and their investments, if they are fortunate enough to have any, made safer. Mrs. Edith B. Dewitt, vice chairman of the Pennsylvania Democratic State Committee, reported that starting in 1920, we began to build steadily until the women's vote in the 1934 election was 48 per cent of the total vote in Pennsylvania. Will Train 1,000 Pilots. South Africa will train 1,000 air pilots in the next five years. 900000 RN it = ‘The only NO CLUBS NEEDED CLUBS---BALLS TEES---ETC, FURNISHED HAHN THURS.—FRL—SAT. THREE LAST DAYS TO ENROLL GIVEN By the Professiomal Golf Imstructors EAST POTOMAC PARK $1.75, which is charged to test sincerity of purpose and covers the full six-lesson course and the use of all clubs, balls, tees and neces- sary equipment. You will drive 25 or more balls per lesson. Caddy fee, 10c per lesson; Six lessons, 60c. NOTHING TO BUY—OR SIGN EARLE INSPIRES HALL TO CHEERS |Demonstration Following Speech Continues for Nearly 30 Minutes. By a Staff Correspondent of The Star. PHILADELPHIA, June 24 —The third chapter of the great Democratic pageant will be written today in the huge Philadelphia Municipal Audito- rium where, before the close of the week, President Roosevelt is to be se- lected as the party's standard-bearer for another four years. Packed to the very roof with 12,000 persons, the big auditorium again last night was rocked with cheers and demonstrations for the “New Deal” and its leader as Senator Barkley of Kentucky delivered the keynote ad- dress of the convention. Every mention of the President's name was answered with a thunder- ing demonstration. Every assault on in the same way and a deafening crescendo would flash through the hall at any reference to a “New Deal” achievement. Mention of the Liberty League, however, brought only a wave of boos. Earle Given Ovation. A dozen times or more the audito- rium was thrown into a bedlam, but one of the outstanding demonstrations followed an address by Gov. Earle of Pennsylvania. Gov. Earle was given several im- pressive ovations. The first came when Postmaster General Farley in- troduced him as “a great Governor from the great Democratic State of Pennsylvania.” Again, when Gov. Earle told why he deserted the Re- publican party four years ago to be- come & New Dealer, the applause and noise from whistles and bells created 2 nerve-straining din. But the great- est demonstration of all was the one that came with the close of his speech. It was similar and almost as pro- longed as the 30-minute demonstra- tion staged at the opening session in honor of the President. ‘The Pennsylvania delegation started the demonstration and in a few mo- ments all of the 3,000 delegates and alternates had started a procession in the auditorjum. The delegates marched down one aisle and circled into an- other until the entire auditorium floor had been covered. McIntyre Greets Donkey. In the midst of the procession marched a donkey. the symbol of the Democratic party, escorted by 10-year- old Jack Devine of South Philadel- phia, garbed in a costume represent- |ing William Penn. Marvin H. Mc- | Intyre, secretary to President Roose- velt, saw the animal, left his seat and greeted it with an affectionate tug on |its ears. Another prolonged demonstration was given honor of Senator Barkley at the conclusion of his long | keynote address. The Kentucky dele- | gation started it and every other | State delegation fell into the proces- sion. Flags were waved, bands played Southern melodies and a group of hill billies with the West Virginia | delegation sang “Comin’ 'Round the in the Texas delegation danced to | Railroad.” Barkley himself. as temporary chairman of the convention, ended the celebration. It was 11:50 p.m and he wanted to bring the second session of the cenvention to a close | by midnight. Several times he pounded the gavel just previously re- iaal . 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One of the humorous incidents was provided by Farley when he an- nounced that the official photograph of the convention taken at the open- ing session in the morning had not been satisfactory and that another would be taken. The second photo- graph was taken as the photographer made vain appeals to the 12,000 per- sons in the vast auditorium to remain still for several minutes. Like the opening session, the second session was an hour late starting. It was 9 o'clock when Farley called the convention to order. A few minutes later vivacious Kitty Carlise, Louisiana’s gift to radio, sang “America,” and the session was started on its second chapter by Gov. Earle. Two hours before the scheduled opening of the night session, the auditorium began to fill up, and at 8 o'clock it was jammed to capacity. Those who could not get into the huge hall crowded around a dozen exits and listened to the proceedings as they were blasted out over a battery of amplifiers. “PROMOTION FOR USE” PLANK IS PROPOSED Upton Sinclair Declares It Only Practical Solution of Un- employment. By the Assoctated Press. PASADENA, Calif, June 24—A demand for a “production for us plank in the Democratic national platform was telegraphed to Californ- ia and New York members of the Resolutions Committee at Philadel- phia by Upton Sinclair last night. Binclair, Democratic candidate for governor two years ago, on & plat- form for such a measure, made pub- lic a telegram to Senator Robert F. Wagner of New York in which he said: “Eight hundred seventy-nine thou- sand California Democrats voted for | production for use in November, 1934 as the only practical solution of un- | employment, the great unsolved prob- iem of this depression. Na one knows how many thoustnds of :!hese Democrats are going to move |into a third party, unless this pledge is included in the platform you are now preparing. Many have already | gone into the Progressive party.” Lead Doubles for Altar Boy. HOLLYWOOD (#) —Don Ameche, | playing a lead in & movie, served as a voice double also. Two youngsters | playing altar boys in a church scene could not master their Latin phrases Ameche could serve because the boys' backs were to the camera. AIR winnSQOLE A delightful ON YOUR “VAGATION THE Touch Keep In RATES by MAIL Payable in Advance Maryland and Virginia £ Ina%y Bvening Sunday One Month, 85c 50c 40c One Week, 25¢ 15¢ 10c Other States and Canada Evening & Sunday Evening Sunday One Month, $1.00 75¢ 50c One Week, 30c 25¢ 15¢ The room—comfortable refreshing temperature at all times. and drinks. These features are outstanding in our improved dining room. Now Completely Air Cooled NATHAN SINROD, Manager HAY-ADAMS HOUSE LAFAYETFE PARK AT LANDON SUPPORTER ASKS POLICE GUARD Attempt to Destroy Sunflower Is Charged to Democrats at Philadelphia. By the Assoctated Press PHILADELPHIA, June 24.—J. Hen« ry Smythe, jr, called on the police yesterday to protect his Landon sune | flower badge | “I know this is a Democratic | vention,” he complained, “but I | sist I have a right to wear what kind of badge I sec fit.” | Smythe was smarting over what he |said was a Democratic attempt to destroy the sunflower in a hotel lobby early today. | “I was standing there very pleas |antly,” he explained, “when two men | came up. One had on a Democratic | National Committeeman badge. They |told me I had no business here and | asked me to leave.” He objected to quitting his position, but Smythe said one man grabbed him and ripped off the Landon eme blem “They kept yelling that I was ‘gete ting in their hair’"” said Smythe, |“so after getting my badge back I { went to my room and went to bed.” He said he would demand a body- guard, if necessary. | “Iam a fearless man,” he said, “but | a sensible one, too. I'll keep wearing | my badge throughout the convention, but I want a policeman, t00.” Smythe, Republican, is here as a spectator, cone |LEHMAN FOR ROOSEVELT |New York Governor to Cast State's 94 Votes for President. | PHILADELPHIA, June 24 (#).—Gov, Herbert H. Lehman of New York, | who made it clear yesterday he was standing with the New Deal and not with his old friend, Alfred E. Smi will cast New York's 94 votes for the renomination of President Rooseveit. The Governor was elected chaftman of the New York delegation and as such will cast its votes. 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