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On behalf of numberless admirers and friends of Senator Long and as the father of James O'Connor Jr., I protest against the use of a word which today carries a sinister significance. Neither James O'Connor Jr., nor any of the many friends and champions and advocates of Huey P. Long's policies were ever regarded by him as "henchmen." He looked upon them as devoted friends who were doing their utmost to aid him in his struggle to prevent the accumulation of great wealth in the hands of a relatively few and for its redistribution among the masses of his countrymen who he thought had earned that wealth.
The James O'Connor Jr. to whom you referred is a lawyer occupying an enviable position at the Bar of Louisiana. He was elected Public Service Commissioner by the aid of the lamented Huey Long. He is the son of a former judge and former Congressman of Louisiana. ... I respectfully protest against what may have been an unfortunate inadvertence on the part of the announcer of "The March of TIME," which I understand is sponsored by your valuable magazine.
JAMES O'CONNOR
Second Assistant Attorney General State of Louisiana Department of Justice New Orleans, La.
No inadvertence was "The March of TIME's" use of the word "henchman," defined by Webster's New International Dictionary as: "A political follower giving active support; especially one whose support is chiefly a matter of personal advantage." —ED.
Contented Canners
Sirs:
TIME. Sept. 23:
"National Can Co. also tried out a can, had temporary trouble with the lining. Last week the lining was still the canmakers' greatest worry because improper sealing may cause it to peel off, harmlessly clouding the beer."
Had TIME fairly stated that National Can's temporary lining trouble occurred in the experimental laboratories prior to going into production, as was the case with all Can Companies, our objection to the story might not have been as strong. But as your story was definitely unfair and by inference untrue, we request that you publish the following facts regarding National Can Co.:
1) National Can Co. has been supplying cans for beer since early in July 1935 (although your article does not even credit us with being in production).
2) We have delivered in excess of 4,000,000 cans, all of which have been filled and distributed.
3) We are making shipments of cans for beer and ale in large quantities daily. Certainly if the can lining was not satisfactory we would not have been able to make continued shipments. The Schwarz Laboratories of 202 East 44th St., New York City, recognized independent authorities in the Brewery Industry, have continuously tested National Can linings and state definitely that our lining "is in all respects satisfactory." S. L. BUSCHMAN
President
National Can Co., Inc. New York City