Decatur Daily Democrat, Volume 34, Number 309, Decatur, Adams County, 31 December 1936 — Page 4

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HAPPY NEW YEAR! Practice up a little. It's going to take a day or two to get used to 1937. May the New Year bring you all your every wish. It looks like a big one and we hope you get your full share of happiness, health and prosperity. Better hurry if you want to get that 1937 license in time. This is the last day and those who drive tomorrow with the old tags on are taking chances of a tine. Here's all the resolution one needs: “I’m going to try to do the job better.” Whatever we are doing, what ever our call, if we do the best we can, no one can ask more. The bells will ring the old year out at midnight and in will come the infant, 1937. He will come with smiles and cheery hope's and promises, to be delivered only of course to those who smile and hope with him. Better grab your poll tax receipt and burry over to the license bureau. You don’t have much time and. it's really important. If you put it off and disregard the law, you haven't much right to criticize the officials who have a sworn duty to perform. The proposed two-year budget of Indiana will be nearly $100,000,000, according to estimates based on requests now in the hands of the legislative committee. However of this amount nearly $30,000,000 is for welfare and unemployment compensation, which is largely met by the federal government but which must go through the state department. Needless to say the expenses are increasing and the requests include several new buildings for the benevolent and penal institutions. Bluffton claims to be tin best trading town of 5,000 to 7,000 in the state and bases that boast upon a report of the United States census of business for 1935. That report credits Bluffton stores with doing a total of $3,006,000 as compared to $2,456,000 as the total for Decatur. Just how that can be accounted for we do not know but it is something they have a right to shout about, showing aggressiveness and a victory over the depression under adverse conditions. We congratculate our neighbor —————————■—■—

CHANGE OF ADDRESS Subscribers are requested to give old and new address when ordering paper changed from one address to another. For example: If you change your address from Decatur R. R. 1 to Decatur R. R. 2, instruct us to change the paper from route one to route two. When changing address to another town, always give present address and new address.

but even at that we wouldn't trade you any where near even. Watch the 1936 report. Hartford City officials have issued an order prohibiting punch boards which “pay off in cash" but i will permit those which "pay off in merchandise.” They frankly aay they have no objectton to thia form of gambling but parents complain that the children are spending too much on the punch boards and money bowls. We suppose we must reckon our standards by the 1936 measuring stick, a vastly ferent Instrument than that used by our fathers who we believe went on the theory that gambling was wrong, regardless of the value of the stakes. If war is hell, as General Sherman called it, what would he term our wild speed chase of the automobile age? From 1776 to 1936, the total number of Americans killed in all wars was 244.357. From | 1920 to 1936. the number of Amer-

icans killed in automobile accidents was 388,936. In other words automobile fatalities in a period of fifteen years has been more than a half greater than were fatalities for a period of 160 years. Doesn't that give you an idea of how important it is that regulations be enforced to slow us up? Evidently we will never reform without it. State highway 224, extending west from this city to Magley, im- j proved with the new hot asphalt pavement, is now reported completed, so far as actual construction is concerned. It is a smooth, fine road, one of the best it is poss- j ible to construct and those who! have used it are loud in their ex-1 pressions of satisfaction. The I road should certainly be extended I on west during the coming year, |

completing the improvement to i Uniondale to connect with that portion which was paved a couple of years ago. This has been promised and those interested should keep the state commission reminded. There is nothing better for a comtnunity than good roads and we are getting them in this section as well as all over Indiana. OUT OF STEP: A favorite pastime of some American prophets is to point at other countries as examples of progressive economic thinking. Implied in their remarks is a denunciation of the past in America and a warning to this country to do an about-face. The past, they tell us, is dead. Look at these other countries for a hint of what the future holds. In substance, this means that the United States is out of step with England, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Russia, China and the Fiji Islands. In a word it means that anything peculiar to the United States is the dead past such as the world's highest standard of living, such as an automobile to every four families, such as three radios to every four families —anything so peculiar to the "American past as this is to be condemned. There can be no doubt that these prophets are absolutely right on one point. Politically, socially and in the field of economics, the United States has been out of step with the rest of the world, all right. What’s more, the United States has been out of step with the rest of the world for a hundred and fifty years. We must be something apart because we have fed upon a brand of fodder not grown beyond our borders. Out of step with the rest of the world! What American will not proudly admit this fact! And yet, wouldn’t it perhaps be a bit nearer the truth to phrase it this way: "The rest of the world is out of step with the United States.”? o— ' - ■ Youth Accidentally Killed By Shotgun Pendelton, Ind., Dec. 31.—KU.R> — Emory Bloomer, 15, son of Mrs. Susie Bloomer, was wounded fatal-: ly yesterday when he attempted to remove mud from the muzzle of a gun with which he had been shooting birds The gun discharged ac-! cidentally. the bullet entering his. head. He died three hours later, j

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Outlook For Indiana Business As Seen By Business Experts

(Editor's note: One important aspect of Indiana business during the new year is the outlook for peaceful and productive relations between employer and employee. The following article outlines this 1 situation). By PROF. THOMAS W. ROGERS, Assistant Professor of Industrial and Personnel Management, Indiana University School of Business Administration. The year 1936 has been an eventful one in the field of industrial relations in Indiana as ell as for the nation as a whole.

One significant and very welcome trend of the year has been the gradual rise in the curve of employment. This trend has been neither abrupt nor pronounced. Nevertheless, it has been constantly upward despite some temporary seasonal declines at times during the year. One retarding influence upon this upward tendency has been the unwillingness of employers to take on men unless the men employed could justify by their production the comparatively high wage rates offered or demanded. This hiring policy has in some instances resulted in situations which workmen, formerly in the lower income levels in industry, were forced to retain their WPA jobs or accept employment in income groups below those formerly occupied by these workers in industry. This selective policy has also tended to work to the disadvantage of many of the older workers. In many instances, however, these older workers, if highly skilled, experience little difficulty in securing employment. The wage policies existing throughout the state have followed in general the hiring or employment policies. Employees have been seeking increases in pay as emfrtoyment has increased, yet employers have been reluctant to assum a definite increase in costs in the form of permanent wage increases unless they could be sure that either the profit earnings outlook or the productivity of the worker would justify stfth increases. Despite this attitude of caution on the part of the employer, the tendency of the wage level has been upward. The tremendous outpouring of wage increases and bonus payments toward the end of the year has come as a sort of climax to a crescendo of optimism that hffs become increasingly apparent as the end of the year approaches. In addition the revenue act of 1936 may have acted as a sort of "hurry-up” agency in this matter. The year has not been without disputes between employers and workers. Several strikes and a few near strikes have occurred. Some of these strikes have been of the conventional sort and some of them have been of the "sitI down” type. None of these situations. except perhaps one of two, ireached ap oint where violence or

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(economic disturbances threatened the peace of the community. Most of these controversies brought some form of concessions on the part of the employers to the em- ■ ployees’ demands. Returning prosperity and its aci companying consequences have caused many employers to consider seriously for the first time in several years the question of an adequate labor supply. The termination of many training programs early in the depression and the loss or decline of skill capacity on the part of many men who were idle I during depression years tended to cause a shortage of skilled craftsmen in several lines of work. In a few lines it has been very difficult to secure competently trained workmerf. This situation, however, had its beginnings in the latter months of 1935. As a consequence of this situation there has developed a rejnewed interest in the problem of training employees. Many training activities have been resumed and many employers for the first time in the last few years have hired apprentices and graduates of high schools and colleges direct from the classroom. The "future needs” element in labor supply is making itself felt. There has been some increase in the “collective bargaining” consciousness among employees of the state during the past year. Although it is perhaps safe to say that in a majority of the cases workmen have not reached the point of making this consciousness a part of their working philosophy by actually joining a union. In a good many instances employees have followed the lead of their employers and have become affiliated with an employees’ association or “company union.’’ This affiliation has perhaps in a majority of cases been based upon the power of suggestion plus the employees’ confidence in the employers’ leadership. Notwithstanding this inertia on the part of workers, the 'rade unions have made progress in increasing their membership. At the end of the year, certain union groups, notably Mr. Lewis’ committee on industrial organization, are making very earnest efforts to unionize certain industries, especially steel and the automobile industry. The test of the long range success or failure of this “collective bargaining” or unionization movement depends, in the opinion of the writer, upon at least three factors: (1) The ability of the unions to develop and utilize competent local leadership (2) The continuance or termination of a governmental policy such as that set out in the national labor relations act, and (3) The ability of the union leadership to create and maintain a feeling of “group” interest on the part of workers in general. The year 1936 has brought a revival of efforts along these lines. As to future trends and time alone will tell the

story. Perhaps the most outstanding event of significance this year has been the definite entrance of goverlTMbnt, both state and federal, into the employee-employers relationship in the form of a legislative program of compulsory contributions to “social security.” The federal unemployment compensation tax on employers’ payrolls became effective January 1, 1936. The state unemployment compensation contribution from employers began April 1, 1936, and employees’ contributions to the state fund are to start January 1, 1937. The federal taxes on both employers and employees for old age benefit purposes begin January 1, 1937. This legislation marks the beginning of a new era in the American philosophy concerning the relation of organized government to both employers and employees. In the future we may modify our pattern of procedure but it is safe to assume that the broad outlines of this new philosophy have been cast. For this reason, if for no other, the year 1936 marks a turning point in the development of American industrial life. And what of 1937? Well, to venture a prophecy is always hazardous unless one is gifted with the spirit of the “seer.” I do not profess to have this spirit but my guess is “More of the Same.” (Tomorrow’s article will be on the subject of State Banking in 1937).

"twenty years * AGO TODAY From the Daily Democrat File | December 31, 1916 was Sunday. Trade in a Good Town — Decatur Dr. Eugene Fields DENTIST X-RAY LABORATORY Phone No. 56 127 N. 3rd st. FOR Taxi Service PHONE 772 24 hour service We have added extra cars to improve our service. Runyon’s Garage 116 S. First st.

Answers To Test Questions Below are ths answers to tlx Teat Questions printed on Page Two 1. Political science. 2. Woodson. 3. Wife of Zeus, queen of .Heaven. 4. Sinai. 5. Charles Vernon Gridley, 6. Arkansas. 7. Mount Vesuvius. 8. American inventor. 9. No. 10. Pope Gregory I. — o— Scrapbook By Roberta Lee « Care of the Skin A good method for softening and whitening the face, neck, arms and hands is to mix a little raw cornmeal with sour milk, and apply. Chair Leg Glue thin strips of felt to the bottoms of the dining-chair legs, to deaden the noise and save the hardwood floors. A Cake Hint Sometimes the cake will stick to the pan and threaten to break to pieces when taken out. In this case, turn the pan upside down and lay on the bottom of it a cloth wrung out of water. After a few minutes the cake can be removed without crumbling. o—- <► ♦ Modern Etiquette By ROBERTA LEE — • Q- Is it necessary to answer New Year's telegrams, sending the seasons good wishes? A. It is n’t exactly necessary, but not out of place. It is never wrong to show one’s appreciation of another's thoughtfulness. Q. What is the correct way to eat cheese? A. Cheese is usually ea'en with the fork, sometimes with the fingers but never with a knife or a spoon. Q What is the real duty of a chaperon? A. Merely to see that the proqwleties are observed. o—f 4J BY n** I FRED w BRAUN ifc-- ; O Remember the old days when we used to tuck the family automobile

Prices are rapidly advancing - - Merchandise will be much higher. We were fortunate in making a special purchase and urge you to FILL YOUR NEEDS x Before^Prices Advance To shop at Stucky’s is to save money. Only quality merchandise is sold and we offer you a selection equal to any to be found anywhere. Check over your wants now and shop while low prices are still in effect.

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away for the winter? The Idea of driving a car in cold weather was something to make us stand aghast. Very often we locked the machine up in a garage to hibernate all through the cold or icy weather. Machines are now built to withstand the rlgoiw of extreme cold weather, provided we take care of them. Winter driving, without question, is hard on any type of gasoline motor-driven vehicle. We who drive should realize this fact and treat our automobiles accordingly. We should see that the proper oil and proper lubricants are put into our machines. We should see that chains are used on slippery, icy, and snowy roads. Treat the old car as you would an old friend. You will get back in service just what you give in care and consideration. o STRIKES HARASS (CONTINUED FROM PAGE ONE) plan a “faj-ce.” His telegram continued: — “We feel the necessity of again calling to your attention the seriousness of the labor situation in General Motors. The International union has made every effort to effect amicable settlement with plant managers of the various {plants where strikes are in progress but with absolutely no success. “The offdens and members of the International union recognize in this situation the truth of our contention from the first — that only through a national conference with you and other officials of your organization can satisfactory and permanent settlement be made.” Knudsen had no comment, but indicated a statement probably would be made later today. Comipany officials likewise were silent concerning Martin’s frequent predictions that spontaneous “sitdown” strikes would smother the

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big corporation whose Chevr and Buick unite have record mands for ews. The tense situation in y iplaced greater emphasis upon conference scheduled Jun. 3 which union organizers In all ( (plants will draft a collective I gaining pcograjn to bo urged u, tlie corporation. o— Three Persons Killed As Train Hits At Kokomo, Ind., Dec. 31.— Three persons were Killed three others Injured seriously day when their automobile was moliahed by a Nickel Plate frel train at a crossing on state r 26, east of here. They were en route to tl homes in Elwood after visiting Kokomo. The dead, Ova Martin. 28, d er of the car; Charles B. Bos| 60; Miss Dorothy Weeks, 25. o——0 — — Trade In a Good Town — Deci

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