Interview with Mr. Maximilian Olay
Dec. 22,1936
Mr. Olay expressed himself as follows: "I was born in Oviedo, Spain in 1893. Came to the United States when I was eleven years old. My education was only elementary. I worked in New York and in Tampa, Florida as a lecturer in the tobacco factories.
"I will explain this custom to you. While the workers manufactured the cigars I read to them and informed them of current events.
"I am and have been always interested in what happens around me, in other words, sociology, etc. interests me.
"Some years ago I wrote a book "Recovery Through Revolution" in 1933.
"In 1920 I arrived in Chicago as translator for the Export Magazine of the National Manufacturers Association.
2"This company went under during the depression of 1921 so I started my own "Bureau." At first I translated Spanish but now I translate any language because I have native translators working under me who are very capable and specialize in this work.
"I lecture in Spanish affairs and labor problems. Since the Civil war in Spain I am chairman of the Committee for the Defense of Spanish Liberties, I believe in the democratic attitude of the government of Madrid and I have tried to help them with my personal contribution as a lecturer and with funds derived from our dues.
"Because "Edward" loves "Wally" the newspapers are full of headlines; but it takes a Civil war to bring Spanish news to the newspapers; that will explain why I have always tried to inform my audience of what happens there."
