11 Jul 1930
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Newspaper
Butler County Press
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1930
Page
1
The piece reports student protests over Census Bureau figures claiming two percent unemployment, arguing the survey excludes laid off workers and weather-related absences. It notes the vast sampling split between agricultural and industrial areas and promises revised figures based on expanded questions.
Washington report notes the president signed a resolution creating a commission to study removing war profits. Members from the senate house and cabinet will compose the panel to examine equal service and equal sacrifice for all in war. The Dill proposal for constitutional seizure of property in war was contrasted with this plan.
New York misrepresents unemployment claims says Frances Perkins state industrial commissioner The 2 3 million unemployed figure is not a true picture She notes only 40 percent of residents work for wages and cites New York cities where 61 350 unemployed out of 2 043 078 is misleading due to the 40 percent employable population resulting in about 13 percent unemployment in those cities
A fragment notes a debate over unemployment data as Secretary Lamont downplays broader joblessness. The quote suggests the newly issued figures, if applied to the entire population, would imply far lower unemployment than common estimates.
Johnstown area non union miners face short weight coal as operators compete for low prices. The Johnstown Democrat notes intimidation of workers who threaten unionizing, calling the practice a ruined industry since the unions were defeated and purchasing power collapsed.
Labor groups in Washington plan a major campaign to pass anti-injunction legislation. The effort centers on pressuring senators and representatives to state positions before the November election, aiming to replicate the Parker contest outcome and mobilize organized workers against injunctions.
Congressman Davis notes the suit brought by Attorney General Mitchell excludes two members of the monopoly the United Trust Company and the International Telephone and Telegraph Company. He warns the radio trust will use its patent power to lock out rivals in wireless and talking motion pictures and to force leases that block competing manufacturers and suppliers.
Washington reports the Federationist says low wages drive more charity appeals. In 1929 129 communities showed corporations funded about 22 percent of welfare chest totals, with manufacturing firms leading gifts totaling 12,955,000. Human cost of low wages remains uncompensated by charity alone.
Washington reports a power trust forming larger than any U.S. business group and financed by the house of Morgan. The entities involved are General Electric and the Electric Bond and Share Company. Senator Norris warned of the trust five years ago as the commission seeks the company records, but the firm resists and has appealed to courts.
Congressman Konrads of New York argues against using the unemployed as political leverage. He says the unemployed lack influence over press, lobbying, and Washington advocates, and that their true spokesmen are those serving humanity rather than party interests.
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