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Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-09-28
FOR SALE

TO TRADE Oakland, California
for Vashon Island property. o
rooms and bath with attached
garage, Price $500. Property is
cleared, with exchange for same
value Address, C. d. Stoddard,
Vashon Heights. Chesterfield
Estate. 9-21-1tp.
FOR sALE-4O acres of West
Side property, real cheap. A. j.
Tronas, Vashon 9-2S-tf.
80
FOR SALE-Sow and seven 6
weeks old pigs Phone Blk. 1921.
9-21-1tp.
FOR SALE Electric Range, two
unit with oven, almost new. Mrs
Dyer, Lisabeula Blk. 1904.
9-21-1t.
FOR sALE-Two good family
cows One with calf nine DAYS
old, other fresh, Oct. II. b.
Steinbach. Blk. 1918. 9-21-3t.
FOR sALE-Bush and Lane Cab
met Phonograph aud so re-
cords. One Universal electric
washing machine. Island Flee
trie Shop. Red 151, 9-14-tf.
FOR sALE--Guernsey Jersey
Cow and Shetland pony. d. w.
Fitzpatrick, Burton Red 1861.
7-27-tf.
THE MILETA DAIRY RANCH
is operating Milk delivery
route, anyone needing Milk
please let us know by phone.
Red 83l Milcta Ranch. Fl. d.
MCPHERSON. 5-1s-3t
FOR SALE Copper Riyeted ce-
dar skiffs. Boats and Fishing
gear for rent. Paradise Cove. p.
0. Burton, Wash VIM. L, Bates
4-27-tf
FOR sALE-W Willard Storage
Batteries Crosley Radio. Bat
terry Charging 800 vashon
Machine Shop. 3-11-tf.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-09-28
WANTED
FRYE PACKING CO.

FRYE PACKING CO. wants all
your live poultry and viii pay
one cent per pound above The
market for IL IN Seattle or one
hove what other buyers ear
pay, when weighed and paid for
at your ranch. Phone our agent
and he viii call with crates for
your poultry at any time +. @.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-09-28
VashOn-Maury Il. S.
Football Game

General satisfaction is being ex-
pressed at the way in which the
football season was launched last
Friday, when the raw recruits of
the local team of the local team
held the veteran team of Auburn
High School to a nothing to moth
ing score
The game was played on Au-
burns field which was in very
poor condition for fast work.
The islanders played defensive
game throughout, resorting TO
straight foot ball only, for gains.
The game was not marked by auy
spectacular work but in view of
the fact that the VaShon boys were
outweighed on an average of a
bout ten pounds per man. Coach
Blevin's considers that his team
did very we'll
Since the Friday game, conSid-
cradle difficulty in the schedul-
ing OF games is being encountered,
except with teams which consider
ably outweigh our team. To meet
this situation an aerial game is
being developed which viii be EN-
ployed in an effort to score in fu-
ture games,
Following is the lineup for Fri
days game;
Allie Nystedt, r. e.; Merritt
Corbin, r. T.. Thomas Beall, R,
G.; Windsor Smith, C. Joe Green,
L. G.. William Smith, L. T.; Ed
ward Bragg, L. E.; Lloyd Ward,
@. Lee Reeves, L. H.; Champ
Nelson, +, (; and Melvin Ely, R. II.
Substitutes; Church for A. Ny
stedt and Arvid Nystedt for
A. Church.
Virginia Meslow entered the
freshman class at Burton on Mon
day.
Norma and Esther Petersen, Lii
liam Edwards and Valborg Sar-
void. who have been i'll for sever
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-09-28
ADVERTISING RATES

10 cents Aer line for first inser-
item 5 cents per line for each ad-
citional insertion.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1928-09-28

al days returned to their classes
Monday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
BRAVERY OF YOUTH
SAVES 3 IN BLAZE
Fire Cuts Off Escape, and
Lad Slides to PeriIouS
Perch for Rescue.

A "big brothers" bravery and
presence of mind saved his mother,
sister and brother from asphyxia-
ton when an overheated furnace set
fire to the home of Sam Greenberg,
1928 Union ST., at a. m. today.
Greenberg had stocked the fur
mace heavily before leaving for city
market, where he has operated a
stand for twenty years. He left the
family upstairs asleep at $50 a. m.
Awakened by smoke, the daughter,
Lillian, 16, ran down to find flames
bursting from the cellar door. Rae
ing upstairs, she awakened her
brothers, Meyer, 18, and Semour, IL,
and her mother.
When flames and smoke cut off
their escape, Meyer dropped to the
ground from an upstairs window,
found a ladder and climbed to the
slippery roof of the back porch.
From this precarious perch he
helped his mother, sister and broth
er from an upstairs window to the
ladder and safety.
Only fatalities were mother cat
and one Of her six kittens, quartered
in the basement. The other five.
drenched with cold water, we're
shivering in their basket when
found by arenen Damage to the
house was estimated at $3.50.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
Two Courses Open

OV OWttCU FTG66
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Appeal
to the United States Supreme Court
or reelection in Illinois appeared
the only course left open to Frank
L. Smith today in his fight for ad-
mission to the Senate. His friends
here said they do not know what
his next move will be.
A resolution by Senator Reed
(Dem), Missouri, chairman of the
primary investigating committee,
declaring Smiths election tainted
with fraud and corruption, and his
seat therefore vacant, was adopted
late Friday by a Senate vote of
81 to %.
This overwhelming vote against
seating Smith was held by some OBJ
servers as forecasting possible sim
liar action againt Senator ELECT Will
liam Ware Of Pennsylvania, whose
case will be taken up next by the
Reed investigating committee.
Immediately before adopting the
Reed resolution, the Senate had de-
feated by a vote Of Sc to 27 a sub
stitute resolution by Senator
Deneen (Rep), Illinois, proposing
to admit Smith and try his case or
its merits later.
Final action on the Smith casC
followed three days of debate, con-
cluded by Reed himself, in which
Smiths large campaign contribu-
tions and expenditures were steadily
under fire.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
GOTHAM FETES
erin PRESIDENT
Thousands Greet CoSgrave,
in U. S. for Two Weeks.
Bal Enifed PresR

bV Cntted Press
NEW YORK, Jan. 2O.-En-
thusiastic and noisy greeting was ac-
corded to William T. Cosgrave,
president Of the Irish Free State,
as he landed from the Homeric to-
day for a two weeks visit to the
United States.
AS Cosgrave came up the bay
aboard the municipal boat Macon,
the sirens of harbor craft and the
boom of a nineteen-gun salute from
Governors Island prepared him for
the cheers of thousands waiting him
at the Battery, along lower Broad
way, and at City Hall.
Proceeding up Broadway through
the financial section. President
Cosgrave had his baptism of ticker
tape. 1t was a sunny January day,
with nip in the air, and clement
weather served to increase the size
Of the cheering crowdsl
Sidewalks around City Hall plaza
were jammed. President Cosgrave
was escorted from a limousine into
the aldermanic chamber, where he
was met by Mayor Walker.
After the reception, President
Cosgrave was driven to the home
of Cardinal Hayes for short call
before leaving for Chicago on a
mid afternoon train.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
TzOin Beds
They'll Save Nation, Says
Scientist, After Tests
of Sleep.
Rs United Press

BH United Press
CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-After pro-
~ found consideration d
preparation Of statistics, scientists
announced today that the saliva
ton of the nation virtually de-
pends on the universal use of
twin beds.
They have found that each in
dividual has a "sleep-pattern,"
and that the old-fashioned dou-
BILE bed causes the sleep-patterns
of the individuals occupying it to
clash. Neither could rest per-
fectly.
The results, inevitably, are indi-
gestion, irritability. divorce. infer
ioriJy compleXes and other prod
ucts of insomnia, say the
scientists.
The process by which the dou-
BILE bed was condemned was ex-
planned to the Better Bedding
Alliance by DR.. H. M. johnson,
fellow of the Mellon Institute Of
Industrial Research.
"VXTE experimental on eighteen
w middle-aged married cou-
pies over a period of three years"
DR.. Johnson explained. "The
sleep-patternS were determined
by attaching an instrument to the
bed which recorded the number
of times the occupant turned over
or moved while sleeping.
DR.. johnson said that his study
included tabulation of 100000
sleeping periods of forty subjects.
No two individuals moved in their
sleep simultaneously.
If they were to sleep In double
beds they would be victims Of
each others restlessness.
q q
QUITTING two persons Of wide
L ly varying sleeping patterns
in the same bed, it was explained,
is equivalent to hitching a race
horse and an army mule to the
same wagon.
Complete rest occurs about 45
minutes after retiring according
to the Investigations. If two per-
sons sleeping in a double bed re-
tire at different times, the period
before both get soundly asleep
naturally is longer.
And, besides, twin beds look
much nicer in the home.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
JUDGE TO Get
JACKSON PLEA
Motion for Separate Trials
Is Forecast.

Request that Special Criminal
Judge Charles M. McCabe of Craw-
fordsville receive defense motions
Monday or Tuesday in the bribery
conspiracy case against Governor
Jackson and his co-defendants was
made today by Clyde H. Jones, de-
fense attorney.
Judge James A. Collins called Nc
Cabe's Office and learned he is in
Milwaukee. A wire was sent to him
there, asking whether he will be able
to come to Indianapolis. McCabe
will reply to Collins.
1t was believed attorneys desired
to file motion for separate trials
for Jackson, George v. Coffin and
Robert I. Marsh, former law partner
of jackson, his codefendants.
If this Is the motion, the State
will elect which will be tried Feb. z,
the date now set for the joint trial
of all three.
Deposition has been taken from
Bishop H. H. Fout of the United
Brethren Church, by defense at
torneys, it was learned. He is said
to have asked Jackson to urge for
mer Governor Warren T. McCray
to appoint James E. Mcdonald
county prosecutor in 1923. Jackson
and the others are charged with
conspiring to offer McCray SIC, 900 to
name Mcdonald.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
SINCLAIR TO TESTIFY
Oil Man Will Go Before
Teapot Dome ProberS.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Harry
F.. Sinclair, multimillionaire oil man,
will appear before the Senate Tea
pot Dome investigation next Tues
day and answer to a subpoena, but
will refuse to tell the committee
anything which might be used
against him later in the Fall
Sinclair conspiracy trial, Attorney
Martin w. Littleton announced to-
day.
The subpoena for Sinclair asked
for papers of the HYVA, a Sinclair
holding corporation, and any
documents bearing on the Con-
tinental trading deal in which large
profits in Liberty Bonds were made.
The investigation is designed to un-
cover the source and disposition OF
these profits.
The Government intends to close
Tuesday it's side in the Burns
Sinclair contempt trial.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
Gun May End Suffering
of Collie Af0at on Ice
BIZ United Press

United
DETROIT, 2O-The plight of half frozen white come
noarooned on cake of ice in Lake ST. Clair
reused Detroit today operations Sharp winds
ashed the helpless dog ,. .
waggng of its tail banshed fears that the Collie mao
night and hundreds OF persons lined
the lake shores police efforts despite bitterly
weather.
dog Friday morning 1t by
driver reported to Sergeant George Wallace OF the
Pointe Park police
brought boat launched After
plougng through the the police forced by high
to shore. Large boats set out.
Icebergs rough waters baked them.
the Ponte police said at noon
effort will be effect before long range
mounted the shore used to end its suffering
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
ABDUCT PUBLISHER
$25, 900 Ransom Demand
ed, Declares Boston Man.
By United Press

By United Press
LYNN, Mass, Jan. 20-Fred r.
Dutton, chauffeur and alleged kid
naper of Frederick w. Enwright.
Boston Telegram publisher, pleaded
not guilty when arraigned in dis
trict court here today on charges
of kidnapping, blackmail ana assault
with intent to kill. Dutton was held
under $4,000 bond for hearing
Jan. 81.
The publisher told police that
he was being driven to his Boston
Office yesterday, a former employe,
armed, jumped to the auto running
board and forced him to ride to a
place in Nahant.
The kidnapers threatened his life,
demanding $25, 900 ransom, and also
threatened to kidnap his 19-year-old
daughter, Eleanor, he alleged.
Enwright said he finally obtained
his freedom by agreeing to with
draw $1,000 from a Boston bank
and mail it to the former employe.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
COLD TO CONTINUE
Mercury Drops 35 Degrees
in TWenty-Four Hours.

The cold weather which struck
Indianapolis with unexpected force
bringing a 35-degree temperature
drop in twenty-four hours, will con-
tinue tonight and Saturday, accord
ing to J. H. Armington, United
States weather bureau head.
There probably will be a slight
rise in temperature late Saturday.
but 1t will be generally cold over
the weekend, he said.
Temperatures fell gradually dur
ing the night, reaching a low mark
of II above at 6 a. m. The a. m.
temperature of 13, was IA degrees
below normal Thursdays Z a. m.
temperature was At, which is 20 de-
grees above normal.
Temperatures tonight will be
about the same as last night with
the lowest 10 to Is above zero,
Arlington said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
SANDING DEATH
Still IN DOUBT
RumorS Rebel Leader Was
Shot Down, Persist.

BN United Press
MANAGUA, Nicaragua, Jan. 90
No confirmation could be made to-
day of reports that came to the
United States Marine base here that
Gen. Augustine Sandi1lo, leader OF
the rebel faction, had been killed
in action.
The reports we're that the rebel
general was killed when bombing
party from the Marine base at
tackled squadron Of rebel soldiers
near Chipote Mountain, a Sandino
stronghold, last Saturday.
Previous reports had told Of a
bombardment in the El Chipote re-
gion and Of forty casualties suffered
by the rebels. The Marine bomb
ing planes we're reported to have
swung low over a rebel detachment
and to have sprayed the lines with
a machine gun barrage. Bombs also
we're dropped.
Although anti-aircraft guns were
used and the rebels returned the
machine gun attacks with their
rifles, none Of the American planes
was downed. One plane was struck
twice with bullets, but was not Sc
riously damaged.
At the time Of the report Of
this engagement there was no in
dication that the rebel Leader had
been killed.
Since then the rumor has grown
that General Sandino was among
the forty men who were struck down
either by machine gun fire or frag-
ments of the bombs dropped by the
airpIaneS. No one has been able to
verify them.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
Secretary Held Best Qualified of Candidates;
Support Pledged After Two-Day Dis
cussion at French Lick Conference.
TRIBUTE PAID TO GOVERNOR AL SMITH
New York Executive Will Be Backed if
G. O. P. Selection Is Republican of
Type of Dawes or Lowden."
BY BOYD GURLEY
Editor of The Times

FRENCH LICK SPRINGS, Ind, JAM 2O.-Unqualifed sup
Herbert Hoover from among all present candidates for
the presidency announced today by the ScrppHoward
newspapers.
The editors of the newspapers, twentysx in number by
formal resolution declared their purpose advocate Hoovers
and election This action followed two days. discus
and consideration of the coming presidential campaign
Adoption of the resolution by unanimous vote.
At the time the editors of the ScrppsHoward
papers paid tribute Governor Alfred E. Smith, indicating
purpose support him. Democrat of his kind in the
possible of candidate like Dawes Lowden being
mated by the Republican party.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
Special Sale
of Used Cars

The Times has made special
arrangement with the Auto
mobile dealers of Indianap-
oils to hold a Pre-Auto Show
Sale of Used Cars.
Dealers are anxious to clear
their Used Car Salesrooms to
make room for the many cars
taken in on new models dur
ing the Auto Show.
Special price inducements are
being offered and terms are
exceptionally low and easy.
Each day exclusively in the
Want Ad Section of The
Times will be listed hundreds
of Bargain Buys" The first
list appears today. Turn to the
want ads and look over the
special offerings.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20

Notice of the present maneuv-
ering within the Republican
party to check the Hoover
movement was taken, particu-
larly the development of
favorite son organization. A
determination to expose the
purpose behind such organiz&
tions was expressed.
The editors summarized the
grounds for their course by the dec
laration of their opinion that
Hoover is the best qualified active
candidate for the presidency put
forward in either party, by reason OF
his character, training, experience
and cosmopolitan outlook on ma
tional and international problems" j"
Call Hoover Best Qualified
The resolution in full follows:
BE 1t resolved, by the editors and
general management Of the twenty
six ScrippS- Howard newspapers,
published throughout the United
States, In editorial conference as
Sembled:
First, after mature consideration,
we are Of the unanimous opinion
that Herbert Hoover is the best
qualified active candidate for the
presidency put forward in either
party, by reason of his character,
training, experience and cosmopoli-
tan outlook on national and inter-
national problems. We indorse him
as our choice for nomination and
election.
Second, 1t Is our informed opia~
ion, coming as we do from all sec
tions of this country, that Herbert
Hoover, among Republicans every
where, is the preference of the rank
and file.
ut is and will be our purpose to
expose the selfish character Of GER
tain favorite son and other insin-
cere movements calculated to defeat
the will of the people and hinder
HooVer'S nomination.
AL Smith Praised
Third, having regard for the char
acter and attainmentS of Governor
Alfred E. Smith and his record Of
achievement as 1t accords with the
liberal and constructive editorial
policies OF the Scripps- Howard
newspapers, we consider him a de-
sirable candidate for the Democratic
nomination.
"As between Hoover and Smith,
we will support Hoover. AS between
a Republican like Dawes and
Lowden and Democrat like Smith,
we will support the Democrat"
Papers represented at the confer
ence were the New York Telegram,
The Cleveland Press, The Pittsburgh
Press, The Cincinnati Post, The
Baltimore Post, The San Francisco
News, The Washington News, The
Indianapolis Times, The Covington
Post, The Rocky Mountain News,
The Denver Evening News, The To-
ledo News-Bee, The Columbus Citi-
zen, The Akron Times-PreSS, The
Birmingham Post, The Memphis
-Scimitar, The Houston Press,
The Youngstown Telegram, The
Ft. Worth Press, The Oklahoma
City News, The Evansville Press,
The Knoxville News-Sentinel, The
Ell Paso Post, The San Diego Sun,
The Terre Haute Post, and The New
Mexico State Tribune.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
ENDS So ARGUMENT
Counsel BIameS Destroyer
Crew for Disaster.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
BOSTON, Jan. 20-Responsibility
in the S-4 disaster was placed on
the crew of the coast guard destroyer
Paulding by Lieutenant Comman-
der Thomas ]. Doyle, counsel for the
personnel of the submarine, in his
closing arguments before the naval
court of inquiry here today.
Doyle accused the Paulding's men
of having made a wrong maneuver
in turning to the right just before
the collision which sent the subma-
rine to the bottom with a loss OF
forty lives.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
PIANIST VISITS COOLIDGE

Paderewski, Noted Musician, and
Wife at White House Luncheon.
By United Press
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20.-Ignace
Paderewski, famous Polish pianist,
and Mrs. Paderd dwski were luncheon
guests today or President and Mrs.
Coolidge.
Polish Minister Jan Ciechanowski
and Madame Ciechanowski also
were guests.
The pianist was to give an in
formal recital at the White House
this afternoon.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
Smith TO ASK
VOTERS FOR
Senate SEAT
Prefers Campaign to Courts
in Pushing Fight for
Job Denied Him.
PRIMARY IN SEPTEMBER
Illinois G. o. P. Leaders to
Support Candidate With
'SIuSh Fund Taint.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20.-GOvernOr
Len Small of Illinois today de-
clared his unqualified support of
Senator Elect Frank L. Smith,
denied the right to take oath of
Office as a Senator, and expressed
unqualified resentment" at the
Senate's action In barring Smith.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
ENVOY BACK IN FRANCE
Herrick Lands After Long Vacation
In United States.
BIZ United Press

By United Press
HAVRE, France, Jan. 20.-Myron
T. Herrick, American ambassador,
landed today after a long absense
in the United States. He was greet
ed by Prefect L'Almand, who bore
messages of welcome from President
Doumergue, Premier Poincare and
Foreign Minister BRAND.
Like every American, I am hap
py to be back in my second country"
Herrick said.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
RADIO EYES IN 5 YEARS
TeIevisiOn Sets on Commercial
Basis Still in Future.

By United Press
SCHENECTADY, N. Y, Jan. 20.
1t will be at least five yearS be-
fore radio television sets can be
marketed on commercial basis, Of
ficials of the General Electric Com
pany announced today.
In addition to producing the ap-
paratus at a price within the
finances of the average person, it
also would be necessary to establish
special television broadcasting
stations, before such a set could be-
put on the market, it was pointed
out.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
Murder

A scream-a call for help
and the next day they found
the Canary dead-garroted by
unseen hands.
The Canary Murder Case"
by S. S. Van Dine, is one of
the most famous thrillers in
mystery fiction.
Read today's inStallment on
Page % of The Times.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
JeerS at Knife

By United Press
NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-Wil-
liam Connors, Al, lost both
arms and one leg by anputa-
ton recently. Then physicians
told him they would have to
amputate the remaining leg.
Connors took their edict phi
losophically and laughed.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
Yale Divinity Dean to Quit

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. 90
After seventeen years service, Dean
Charles r. Brown of Yale divinity
school, acknowledgement preacher,
will retire at the end of the present
academic year.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
MCCORMACK ON RADIO
Irish Tenor to Be Heard Over N. B.
C. Network Tonight.
Bv United Press

bV UWttbU I7TBd5
NEW YORK, Jan. 20.--The
worlds most popular tenor will sing
on the radio tonight, when John Nc
Cormack takes part in the third
Victor program Of the season. With
the celebrated Irish tenor will be
Mime. Maria Jeritza, Metropolitan
prima donna.
The program will be broadcast by
associated stations of the National
Broadcasting Company, beginning at
10 o'clock, Eastern time.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1928-01-20
LIMIT SUGAR OUTPUT
Cuban Official Reach Agreement on
Amount Ground This Year.

BIZ United Press
HAVANA, Jan. 20.--A high Gu
ban official today confirmed to the
United Press reports that the sugar
commission recommended that a
maximum of 100000 tons Of sugar
be ground in Cuba during the pres
ent season.
The official added that President
Machado had accepted the recon-
mendation, but had not yet signed
decree enacting it.