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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
AID OF MERCHANTS
SOUGHT IN DRIVE
ON RACKETEER|NG
National Crime Body Plans
Secret Poll to Learn
of Experiences.
CHICAGO ORGANIZES
NEW ANTI-GANG GROUP
Dispatches Tell of 50, 600, 900 Fund
for Civic Fight Against
Underworld.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, November 21.-Details
Of their experiences with racketeers are
to be sought from the merchants of
the Nations largest cities by the Ma
tional Crime Commission.
j. Weston Allen. chairman Of the
commission, has written County Dis
trict Attorney Thomas @. T. Grain Of
fering to cooperate by a secret poll.
The commission is q private crganisa-
ton which has many public oficials
as members.
Its plan for q QUESTIONABLE was re-
vealed simultaneously with the state
ment by Attorney General Mitchell in
washington that the Federal Govern
ment is aiding Chicago and other cities
In their campaigns against the under
world and with conference Of leaders
here to outline plans for similar meas
ures in New York.
Mr.. Mitchell said he was strengthen
ing Federal forces in many cities, and
would extend the same assistance to
New York If requested. Racketeers are
being prosecuted, he said, under the
Federal antitrust laws, the income tax
laws and other legislation.
Forty prominent citizens met with
Mr.. Grain behind closed doors and
pledged themselves to convene again
Tuesday TO form q permanent conf
mittee. While the details were not
given out, Mr.. Grain said concrete sug-
gestions had been offered and a definite
course of action had been agreed on.
In q preliminary address Mr.. Grain
told the group:
your task is the destruction of
racketeer rule. Such rule Is a present
evil and y growing evil It is the domi-
nation of organized lawlesSneSs over
legitimate business"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
CHINESE REDS DRIVEN
FROM KHAN, SAYS NANKING
Fate of IA Catholic Missionaries
Captured October 8 in City
Not Stated.
~ the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NANKING, November 21.-Nationalist
government military headquarters today
claimed the capture of Khan, Kiangsi
Province, from Red forces, which had
held 1t for several weeks.
Nationalist anti-bandit forces were
said to have entered the city November
ID. The Red forces supposedly with
drew toward the South.
No mention was made of the fate Of
II Catholic Missionaries captured in
Khan by the Reds October 5. The
missionaries were held for 100000
ransom.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
DRYS SEE SDANCER" In SALE
OF NEW WINE CONCENTRATE
DIR. ClarenceT. WilsOnH Hits
Grape Fermentation
Scheme.
u. S. AIDS BY LOANS
Mrs. WilIebrandt Describ.
ed as ''Very Shrewd Law
yer" in Interview.

DR.. Clarence True Wilson, general
secretary of the Methodist Board of
Temperance, declared in an interview
today that the manufacture and sale Of
grape concentrate which becomes
wine through fermentation is an ex-
pertinent more dangerous to the sue
cess of prohibition than any evolved
since the eighteenth amendment be-
came effective"
Describing Mrs Mabel Walker WILLIE
brandt, formerly Assistant Attorney
General in Charge of Prohibition and
now general counsel for a California
cooperative association, which is mar.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
NINTH CAROLINA BANK CLOSED.
American National. at AshevilIe, Falls
to Open Its Doors This Morning.

American National, at AshevilIe, Falls
to Open It's Doors This Morning.
ASHEVILLE. N. c., November al CR.-
The American National Bank here fall
ed to open this morning, bringing the
total number of banks to close in West
ern North Carolina In two days to nine.
A note on the door said the bank
had been closed to protect depositors.
On September "a, date of the last bank
call, the American National listed de-
posts Of 100000. L. L. jenkins is
president and r. z. Currence cashier
Failure Of the Central Bank e. Trust
Co. of Asheville, fourth largest single
bank in North Carolina, yesterday, pre-
cipitated O financial crisis In this Sec
ton. Within q few hours seven smaller
banks had closed.
Public Funds Tied Up.
Oficials of banks which weathered
the storm caused by the Central Bank
a. Trust closing said their institutions
were fully prepared to continue bust
ness as usual.
More than $4,000, 900 in city funds
and 100000 in county funds were
tied up in the closing of the Central
company, but city and county officials
announced the greater part OF the
money was covered by collateral.
Mayor Gallatin Roberts said ar
rangements had been made to meet all
public pay rolls.
Decision about the city and county
schools will be made at meeting Of
the Boards of Education and other
agencies scheduled for today.
Teachers in the various schools have
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21

secure a satisfactory site for the testing
basin.
Realization Of this project means
that the present model ship-testinR
basin at the Washington Navy Yard
will ultimately be abandoned, as IL Is
too small. The United States Engineer
the basin in Arlington County, Va, and
drilled at several points In the vicinity
OF Cabin John Bridge before obtaining
a satisfactory location
The Bureau of Construction and Re-
pairs OF the Navy Department win SUE
pervise the creation Of the new basin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
81, 100000 HARVESTING BASIN
FOR MODEL SHIPS is APPROVED
Site Near Cabin John Bridge Found Suitable for Project
After Drilling by Engineers.

Construction Of q $2,500,000 model
ship testing basin on Conduit road
near Cabin John Bridge for the Navy
Department was approved today by the
National Capital Park and Planning
Commission.
Secretary Adams probably will ask
Congress to appropriate the necessary
under the direction OF Maj. Joseph d.
Arthur, IT., District En1ineer for the
War Department, washington area, has
been conducting drilling OPERATIONS, to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
Ex-TREASURER FREED

CINCINNATI. November 81 R.-
Bert B. Buckley, former state treas
urer, returned to Ohio today on parole
AFTER serving one year and two weeks
IN Atlanta Prison on conviction Of con-
spiracy TO violate the prohibition laws.
he nao been sentenced to serve two
years, six months and one day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
WEATHER HOLDS UP Do-x
Clouds and wind Keep seaplane
Anchored of santander.

SANTANDER, Spain, November 81
R1.-Cloudy skies and q high wind
caused the DO-X, German seaplane, to
remain anchored on shore this morn
ing. Unless the weather improves it
was regarded as improbable that she
would resume her flight to Corunna
today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21

- The AssoclAteu FFehs'
ALBANY, N. X, November III
yerdicts by fiye-sixths Of q jury ex-
cart in capital cases were urged today
~ a subcommfssion Of the Baumes
Crime Commission.
while the unanimous verdict Of .
i,,rv has attached TO the jury system
Tor many years." the report said, 1T
had more reasons for being when the
irry system was created than at the
nresenf time. N olden days q jury
vas frnpaneled from among the neigh
hor,nr people % the htigants. In
modern times jtlries are chosen nom
more widely extended territory ano %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
RADICALS IN BARCELONA
CONTINUE THEIR STRIKE
Other Labor Elements Have Aban-
doned Movement-Big Mills
Still Closed.
Rr the Associated press.

By the ASSOclaJed PftSS.
BARCELONA, November 21.-The
radical left wing labor group con-
tinued its general strike today despite
abandonment of the movement by
other labor elements Virtually all big
mills and factories continue idle, al
though many smaller industries are
functioning.
Conditions are calm In the central
business sections, but unsettled in the
suburbs and surrounding industrial re-
gions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
DIVERS EXAMINE BOAT

Hope to Recover Valuable Cargo
From Hull of Sunken Craft.
LISBON, Portugual, November al
R.-Dtvers went to Peniche today to
see whether conditions would permit
them to search the hull Of the sunken
vessel, Highland Hope. which was lost
on the rocks OF the coast on Wednes-
day. They will try to recover mail bags
and other valuable cargo.
Commanders of two salvage boats
who examined the wreck today agreed
the steamer was q total loss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
PRAISE FOR OFFICER
Hugh M. Frampton Commends OF.
hcer Who Gives Him Ticket.

Hugh M. Frampton; corresponding
secretary of the Federation of Citizens
Associations, appreciates courtesy, ever
when he is being given a parking ticket
Mr. Frampton was recently presents
with one Of these official documents b
Pvt. j. r. LIE Foe, Traffic Bureau. Mr..
Frampton was so favorably impressed
with the courteous manner In which
lie Foe performed his unpleasant duty
Herbert B. Crosby, complimenting lie Foe
and asking that his letter be placed In
lie Foes record. Crosby intimated that
that would be done
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
CHICAGO GROUP FORMED.
Plans 10 Fight Organized Crime with
Modern Methods.

Modern Methods.
CHICAGO, November 81 A9.-Gang-
land and other law violators had q new
foe today.
The Chicago Region Group Associa-
ton Of Law Enforcement Ofncers 81
America was the name Of the new en-
envy Of lawlessness.
A permanent organization Of the
group, with John Aicock, acting police
commissioner Of Chicago, ~ It's head
was perfected yesterday at confer
ence of more than 100 law enforcement
officers from the metropolitan area Of
Chicago. determined, they said, to COM
bat organized criminals with modern
organized methods.
Extension Of the present radio sys-
TEN Of the Chicago police to the entire
metropolitan area, intercity and inter
county automatic telegraph lines and
use Of the Crime Detection Laboratory
Of Northwestern University were among
plans proposed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
View Held DIR. Curtins Was Talking
For Home Consumption.

rOI nVme Consumption.
PARIS, November q R.-Feeline
was widespread today that DR.. Julius
Curtius, in informing the Reichsrat
yesterday that Germany eventually may
have to seek the alterations provided
Tor IN the Young plan, was speaking for
home consumption more than with an
eye to being taken seriously abroad.
The foreign minister's references to
tagging disarmament and his vague talk
OF treaty revision were considered prin-
cipaLy as concession to German Fas-
ciSt and Nationalist sentiment
which found so vociferous expression In
the recent German elections.
It was understood here that Frances
answer to DR.. Curtius will be the same
as that to the Fascist leader, Hitler,
that to attempt all over again the
laboriouS work of the Peace Conference
would do more to provoke war than
to assure peace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
Discuss Lifesayine Guard.

LONDON, November ri (R.-Dele-
gates 70 the Salvation Army Conference
mere spent today discussing interna-
tional expansion Of the Lifesaying
Guard, an organization similar 70 the
Girl ScoutA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
HUNGARY FLOATS LOAN
$15, 900 Advanced by syndi
cate at 8 Per Cent.

BUDAPEST, November 81 CP.-An
87,000,00 pengoe (about $4,000, 000)
advance on q further Hungarian loan
has been fioated at per cent by q
syndicate composed Of Rothschild Sons,
Barring Brothers. the National City Co.
and others.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
For the Linen Closet

Items for the family
linen closet that may be
purchased now at prices
that show a savings in
clude, for example, sheets
and towels.
A standard make of sheets
sold regularly last year for
$1.65 while the present
price is $1.50. Similarly,
towels are now selling
for 19c while last years
price for the same article
was Csc.
Careful reading of adver-
Using in The Star will
show many desirable and
needed articles which could
we'll be purchased at this
time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
ITALY BANISHES SLAvS
5000, Failing to Seek Citizen.
ship. Told to Leave.

BELGRADE, Jugoslavia, November
81 R).-A dispatch from cara, Italy,
today said that the project Of that town
and its environs had issued q decree
commanding 5000 JugoSlayiap nom
Italian citizens who had failed to apply
for Italian nationality to dispose of
their estates and other property and to
Quit cara by December 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
PUTS LOSS AT ssO,OOO.
Head Of Surety Firm Surveys Closed
Banks in Seven States.

Banks In Seven States.
NEW YORK, November IL (R.-E.
A. st. John, president of the National
Surety Co., said today that after care
fully checking their depository bonds on
the recently suspended banks In Ar
kansas, North Carolina, Kentucky, Ten
nessee, Indiana, Illinois and Missouri,
their net losses hereunder would not
exceed q total Of $50 1000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21

Radio Programs on Page D-4
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
WEATHER.

60. 3. weather Bureau Forecast.l
Cloudy and slightly warmer tonight;
tomorrow generally fair and colder.
TemperattIres-H Highest, So, ct $50
pm. yesterday: lowest, ~, ct am.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21

PARIS DISCOUNTS SPEECH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-11-21
Yesterdays Advertising

local Display
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
REPORT AVIATOR
 WAS RUM RUNNER
Tribune Says Officials Believe
 Man Was ROeSCh

Chicago, Dec. A LP,--Thc Chicago Tribune said today investigators had advanced the theory that a plane which fell in a snow storm near La porte, Ind, yesterday killing the pilot was d rum runner.
 The investigators, the Tribune said, had expressed belief that the dead pilot was Bert J. Roesch, also reported to be known as Bert J.. Kennedy, a pal Of Willie Doody, condemned to die for staying a po- liceman.
 It was expected. it added. that friends Of Roesch would be able to identify the body in the ruined plane by viewing the photograph on the airmans license. The card partly burned, bore the name Bert J. R-'.' The rest was burned away.
 Records of the Waco Manufac- turing Co. at Troy, O., showed that tho plane had been sold to q Lyons, Ill, aero sales company. Another re- port was that it answered the de- scription Of the ship purchased from the latter concern by Roesch, said to he known among filers as Ken nedy"
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
AUBURN PRISONERS
 MAY RECEIVE GIFTS
Relatives Permitted to Send COnYiCtS Christmas DeliCaCieS

Auburn, \. Y, Dee. fl CP1 - Christmas in Auburn prison will be a day O. extras" when inmates may receive up 10 25 pounds of dainties from the folks outside"
 For moro than q week .packa ges have been arriving. Two weeks be- fore Christmas, inmates Tho have behaved during the year receive package permits On each list is painted those articles that may be sent the prisoners by immediate relatives.
 From the list each man may choose what he wants. All the boxes are searched TOT contra band.
 This years Christmas list in cludes;
 Choice of one: Chicken ham or duck, cooked; choice Of one; Two pounds Of smoked tonguc, smoked herring or salmon; choice of one pound Of tea, cocoa or Postum; dozen apples or lemons or oranges.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
Egg Prices Lower Than
 In Past Eleven Years

Hartford, Dec. A (P-Eggs are lower in price now than in any De- ccmher in II years, d bulletin from the state department of agriculture issued today explained in quoting the range of prices.
 Wholesale figures are 25 cents under the price of d year ago and the average. of Connecticut new laid fancy eggs for the first three weeks of this month was 52 cents, while in December. 1920, the price throughout was $ q dozen
 The bulletin pointed out that the tendency now is 10 keep up summer prices on new laid eggs and lower them in winter so that the ranga is not materially altered.
 The bulletin also points out the nutrltivc value Of Connecticut eggs.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
PANESE READY
 ID CONVENE DIET
No Attacks On Government Ex-
 pected at Session

Tokio. Dec. 4 UP)-The 59th session Of the Teikoku Gikai, the i'm perial Japanese diet, convened today without the Usual bitter attacks on the administration. The diet elected division chiefs and adjourned until Friday without incident,
 Tomorrow is a holiday in Japan, the anniversary of the death of the late Emperor Taisho. Emperor Hirohito will convene parliament formally Friday, driving to the tenn porary dict building in d gorgeous stage coach of red and black lac quer, drawn by chestnut horses. The emperor will deliver his usual sterco- typed rescript calling on the legis- lators to use due care in their de- Alterations.
 Position Secure
 The position of the Minseito party government, headed by Premier Yu- ko Hamaguchi, appeared secure when the diet convened. The oppo- sition had little ammunition for its political guns. The record of the ad- ministration has satisfied a majority ot the voters and the personal pop ular1ty Of Hamaguchi was increased greatly by the murderous attack against him by reactionary fanatic on Nov. 14.
 Reports that the government might abandon it's plan to submit labor union bill to the diet were still current today. The bill, consid- cred the outstanding piece Of legisla- ton proposed for the current ses- sion, was sponsored by the premier and supported by Minister for Home Affairs kenZo AdatChl, considered the foremost political stratcglst Of the Minseito party. It would provide 8 legal status for labor organiza- tions and virtually guarantee the right Of collective bargaining.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
ACCUSED JUDGES
 GIVEN TRANSFERS
Four Magistrates Moved On
 Order Of Chief CorriSan

New York, Dec. A CH9 - Four womens court magistrates mention ed in testimony addressed in the vice inquiry will preside in other courts beginning January 1.
 Without comment, Chief Magis- tratc Joseph E. Corrigan let it be known yesterday that Magistrates Jesse Silverman, Jean Norris, Earl Smith and H. Stanley Remand had been transferred from their present posts for the six months term cnd- ing June 30, 1881.
 Of these only Magistrate Silber- man has been called on to defend himself against accusations that q ring of police, lawyers and bonds men preyed on women who were convicted of immortality in their court. The others were named in directly ill the testimony of Chile" Mapocha Acuna, former police stool pigeon and John C. Weston, former acting prosecutor.
 Their places were assigned to three recent appointees to the magistracy. They are Magistrates Leonard McGec, Hulon B. Capshaw and Raphael Murphy. all of whom have been warmly praised by the committee of 14.
 Mayor Walker conferred with a group of civic leaders yesterday relative to the vice graft charges. Although the results of the meeting were kept secret, it was understood the mayor appealed for cooperation in guarding a breakdown in the morale of the police and its impetus to petty crime.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
SEAB0ARD AIRLINE
 IN RECE|VERSHIP
Railroad Admits Inability to
 Pay Debts

Norfolk. Na,. Dec. A CP'-The Seaboard Air Line Railway com- pany. which operates 4500 miles in the south, went into receiVorshlp late yesterday, when the railroad concurrod in the complaint of q creditor that it faced obligations it was unable 10 meet.
 Counsel for the railroad an- nouncad from New York that the financial structure of the company had been under scrutiny for some time and that it was indicated "a drastic reorganization, involving the foreclosure Of mortgages, will. be necessary" The complaint said a sharp drop in revenue" had dimin- ished the railroads credit.
 Judge Grants Motion
 Federal Judge T. Lawrence Cron- er granted the application of the Bethlehem Steel company for the re- ceiverstip and appointed Lcgh F. Powell. president Of tho railway since 1921. and Ethclbert ". Smith, vice president ot the Pennsylvania railroad, at receivers.
 The New York announcement, is- sued from the office Of Hornblowcr, Miller, Garrison, attorneys said that Dillon. Read G; Co, and Ladenhur@, Thalman <, Co., rcadJustment man. agers of the railroad, in connection with committees representing bond and stockholders, had been working since November : on q roadjustment plan
 Because the railroa failed 10 earn ifs fixed charges by approximately $4950.n0o in I@30. the statement said, and therefore was unable to meet large approaching rIatHrItios, the company deemed it in the in tcrest5 Of all its security holders that
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
Gifts Distributed

The 400 boys present lined up and passed 9 given point in short time. the given point being two tables groaning beneath the weight Of big red apples. bags Of candy and nuts, and each boy said thank you" The fruit and candy that was left over was placed in 36 hue boxes Of food. given by the Kiwanis club. to be dis tributed this afternoon to 36 families so that they may have a merrler Christmas.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24

Batavia, Java;-Eight hundred dead counted as result of eruption of Merapi volcano.
 Rio De Janeiro-Indians raid village of Cardoso, kill T and kid nap three children.
 Triest, Italy-Freak 60-mile gale hits city, injures 20. halts rail serv- vice and shipping.
 Sports
 Agua Caliente-Loos leads golf tourney with q.
 bama football team works out for New Years Rose Bowl game with Washington State.
 Baltimore-Bill Ingram, Navy football coach, denies he IS nego- tiating with University of Cali forna.
 Champaign. 1ll,-Zuppke says he intends to continue as football coach at University of Illinois.
 New England
 Burlington. Nt.--Grcoks form ma- jority of aliens trying to enter the United States illegally from Quebec.
 Brockton, Mass.-Oficors of 8 locals of Boot and Shoe Workers Union record themselves against 10 per cent wage cut.
 Bingham. Mass,-Captain Joseph r. Burke, L. $. NJ, C, found shot to death in quarters at ammunition de- pot, believed suicide.
 Rutland, Vt. - Central Vermont Public Service corporation an- nounces plans 10 spend S7S9,oo0 during 1881.
 Peabody, Mass.-Edward Tomlin- son. IS, nephew Of former Governor Percival P. Baxter Of Maine, wins acquittal Of charges Of dangerous driving and leaving the scene Of an accident.
 Lewiston, Me.-Cllfton Hefernan @q, Of Brockton, Mass. who police say is wanted in eight Maine and Massac cities for passing worthless checks, arrested.
 Waterford. Me.-John koustinen 4o, a farmer. fatally shot at pre- Christmas party.
 Restorative Boston men die ot the effects Of poison liquor attel party in abandoned shack.
 Boston - Joseph Travers, NeY Bedford. convicted of operating { radio station without a license.
 Boston-Statc advisory board O pardons reports adversely on peti ton for pardon for Edwin R. Snow of Yarmouth.
 Boston-Bil filed in legislature by State Senator Newland II Holmes. Weymouth. provides fine ol jail sentence for automobilist sound ing his horn unnecessarily.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
Overnight News
By the Associated Press. .s, Domestic


 Washington Norris questions Hoovers republicanism; says pres fdent opposes him for stand on fun damental issues.
 Norfolk-Receivers appointed for the Seaboard Airline railway.
 Washington - Federal reserve board announces two per cent re discount rate for New York fed eral reserve bank, the lowest in his tory.
 San Antonio-Grace Brandon stenographer, says she intends to keep gifts of Major Shepard; as, serts she never will marry.
 Washington -- Hoover pardons Warren McCray, former governor Of Indiana. 4
 New York-Miss Christina. Mer- rinan, former secretary of the for eisn policy association. commits slljcide t1 her East J4th street apartment.
 Foreign
 Monte Carlo-Seven cntenced to 5ail for rioting which attended ar 1yal of Prince Louis of Monaco.
New Britain herald., 1930-12-24
GIVES CHRISTMAS PARDONS

Jackson. Miss, Dec. 4 OP,--Gov- crnor T. c. Bilbo granted Christmas pardons and suspension Of sentences to 6 prisoners in the state pcnitcn- tIary and county jails.