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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
Should Poe Big Factor Helping Mats Do Better Than 1929

came up with the sphere nesting In
his gloved hand.
Not to be outdone, Jack Rothrock
sprang into the limelight in the ninth.
He made his catch at the expense of
Sammy West, who poled a screamer
headed for the stands with Bluege on
second. From the stands 1t did not ap-
pear possible for the rightfielder to
reach the ball, but he did, dragging it
down Just as 1t was about to whistle
past him at arms length above his
head.
Joe Judge, who has been a slow starter
in recent Springs, seems to be having
his troubles again this year in driving
the ball to safety. In the eighth, he met
one right on the nose, but 1t happened
to be headed directly toward Rothrock.
1t would have been good for two bases
at least had it been varied a few feet
one side or the other, for it was hit so
hard that the f1y-chaSer had no time to
do any moving for 1t.
Great pegging by both West and
Cronin helped Hadley out of what might
have been q tight hole in the second.
When Todt doubled Scarrttt home on a
drive all the way to the center field
fence, Vests return peg to Cronin
went like a rife shot and the Short
stops relay was just as speedy and ac-
curate, Todt, trying to stretch the blow
into a triple, being caught by a big
margin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
johnson Due to "CaI Hand''
OF Pitcher Sam Jones Today

~ OSTON, Mass, April 17.-An is
X sue between Walter johnson,
manager Of the Washington
base bali club, and Sam Jones,
veteran pitcher, win be settled today
If Jones does not deny making remarks
said to have followed an alteration with
johnson before yesterdays game here.
Jones Is said to have objected to
Johnson's orders as to pitchers In yes
terday's batting practice, claiming a
young semi-pro pitcher whose name
was not known to johnson was given
preference over him. When told by
johnson to let the youngster, who had
been warming UP longer than Jones,
pitch first, the veteran Is said to have
thrown down his glove and made some
remarks. It seems that johnson then
demonstrated with Jones, telling him he
did not like the attitude shown and
ordered Jones to go to the clubhouse
and take OF his uniform, adding that If
Jones did not like conditions the pitcher
could get ticket and go home.
johnson took no further action last
night and possibly would have dropped
the matter had he not learned that
after Jones had retired for the night
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
BAD WEATHER HITS
BIG LEAGUE TEAMS
Cubs Doubtless Sorry That
Rain Failed to Prevent
Game at St. Louis.
BY HUGH S. FULLERTON, JR.,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

NAcSSSAHSS4 =
~ LID Man Weather, who has q
habit of disrupting early-sea-
son schedules and causing
base ball magnates to mutter
dark threats Of delaying the start OF
the next season, has delivered his flrSt
severe blow of the base ball year.
Mr.. Weather, in the form of rain and
cold. wiped of five games from yester-
days major league program, leaving but
two contests in the National League
and one In the American. And the
Chicago White Sox and Cleveland IN
dams still are trying to stage their
opening at Chicago, hopeful OF getting
it done today before the Indians have
to move on.
It might have been better for the
National League champions, the Chi
cago Cubs, If the rainy area had ex-
tended as far as st. Louis. Playing
their second game there, the Cubs
took q 13-to-3 beating from the ram
pant Cardinals. Starting in the first
inning, the Cards collected 20 hits, six
of them doubles and one a home run
by Jim Bottomley. George Fisher,
young Slugger recently obtained from
the New York Giants, led the parade
with four hits, giving him record OF
eight blows in nine times at bat Tor
the first two games.
The other National League game
gave Cincinnati an even break in two
games against the Pittsburgh Pirates
with q Stool triumph. Pete Dono-
hue Of Cincinnati engaged in a duel
of right-handers against Erwin Brame
and came out ahead because of the
fine support he received. Donohue kept
10 hits scattered and Critz, Ford and
Kelly put quick stop to Pirate threats
by completing three double plays. The
Reds punched q pair of their seven
hits of Brame for two runs and Walker
provided q third with q home run In
the seventh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17

Ban johnson for II years, Brick
has earned the reputation of being
one of the best of all-American
League Jnpires. Owens officiated
at the Spring exhibition games of
the New York Yankees.
But how did any one with so
sedate q handle as Clarence Ber-
nard come to be called "Brick?"
Now, there Is nothing wrong with
the name of Clarence, and plenty
Of real he-men athletes have had
that monicker, but, you know, 1t
would never do to yell, "Oh, Clar-
ence" ut an umpire, especially at
an indicator man who weighs 21O
and stands feet 10 inches tall.
They do say that Owens wasn't
nicknamed Brick either for his solid
ness and rectangular dimensions or
for the color Of his hair, but for q
little episode which occurred one
evening in Pittsburgh, Kans. It
seemed that q bit Of fight devel-
oped and in the melee three bricks
were thrown, two of which bounced
OF our noble hero'S dome. But it's
nice to have thick skull.
ASK the man who Owens onel"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17

Sunday at 3 O'Clock at Baileys Gross
Roads, Va.
Here are some other games to be
played soon:
Clifton BARRIERS vs.. Colonial A. O.,
Sunday, 2 o'clock, Alexandria.
Wolverines vs.. Potomac A. O., SUM
day, / o'clock, Fatrlawn.
Saks Co. vs.. Army Headquarters,
Sunday, 1890 o'clock, Monument dia-
mond No. 5.
Teams wanting games include:
Western Insects, games with George
town A. c., Burroughs, Wonder Boys
and MedicoS, Saturdays and Sundays.
Jack Remaley, Metropolitan 325 after
pm.
Jack Hayes Insects, Adams s429-W.
Chevy Chase, weekday games to be
played on Chevy Chase Fairgrounds.
Cleveland 5462.
Northwestern Athletic Club, game for
Sunday with unlimited team having q
diamond. Hank Duryee, Cleveland $500
after pm.
Victory Post, game for tomorrow at
o'clock. Lincoln 3667-J.
Comet Juniors, game for Sunday.
Lincoln 3275. Comets have diamond.
Marion A. O., game for Sunday with
unlimited team. Paul Bergling, Metro
politan 1888 between and 2 pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17

at the hotel where the Nationals are
stopping here had broadcast his re-
marks among the players. This johnson
feels makes it absolutely necessary for
him to consider the matter further for
discipline.
Jones is quoted as saying the Spring
training camp was conducted solely for
the benefit Of rockies and that veteran
players of the club were neglected. 1t
Is alleged that Jones could not give his
utmost to training while the club was
In the South because of an attack of
lumbago. However, it Is understood
Manager johnson overlooked this and
was willing to let the veteran train
according to his own plans figuring
that Jones was long enough in the
game to know the best way to round
himself into condition.
Now johnson feels there Is nothing
left for him to do but bring the matter
to q head and he planned to thresh it
out with the pitcher some time today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
BY the Associated Press.


CHICAGO, April 1.-THE twin
elements, rain and cold weather,
which staggered the American ASso-
citation with postponements and SUBJ
sequent financial headaches last sea-
son, are back at 1t again and there
Is no small amount of worrying In
the box Offices around the circuit
After q haphazard respite In favor
of the inaugural Tuesday, they
washed or froze out all but one of
the four games scheduled for yester-
day. Today they threatened to do
likewise, piling up more bargain day
doubleheaders and trimming profits
which the loop needs so badly this
year to make up for 1925 short
comings.
President Thomas j. Hickey hasn't
spoken In favor of making a later
start next season, but has intimated
such move may be considered If
better weather isn't forthcoming
soon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
WASHINGTON TRAPSH0TS
TO INVADE BALTIMORE

Washington Gun Club and Oriole
Gun Club trapshots will meet Saturday
in one Of their annual series Of matches
at the Oriole Gun Club traps, in Gwynns
Falls Park, starting at o'clock.
The events include 100 16-yard tar
gets and so double targets. The 10 high
scores in the singles and the high In
the doubles will constitute the team
races.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
CUBS TRAINER TOLLS
WITH MANY CRIPPLES
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ST. LOUIS, Mo, April 17.-Trainer
Andy Lotshaw, the big medicine man Of
the Cubs, was working overtime today.
AS the National League champions
prepared for their third game with the
Cardinals, Rogers Hornsby was still get
ting attention because Of his sore heel,
First Basemar1 Charlie Grimm was be-
ing treated for his cracked rib, Pitcher
Sheriff Blake had twisted knee, Lester
Bell was getting rubdowns for his lame
salary wing, Catcher Gabby Hartnett
had his thumb taped and some Of the
pitchers were demanding lot Of at
tention.
"It looks like q hospital ward, but
they're getting better" Lotshaw chirped.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
REDS, 8; PIRATES, I.
At Cincinnati

KGnssH1hT C5sa, E MssEssr OgscnsI0
Meusel, Walker, Donohue. Two-base hits
suhr. Hemsley: Three; base bit-Comorosky.
Home run--Walker. Observation-Disclosures,
Donohue. Double plays-GranthAm to Bar
tell to Suhr;, Bartell to Grantham to Suhr;
DcnobTe fSid By 20 s h g. ssseS on O Sss
on Brame, 1; on Donohue, I. Hit by pitcher
BY Donohue (Granthaml. Left on bases
Pittsburgh, 9; Cincinnati, 4. Umpires-
Messrs. Clark and KLEIN. Time of game
1888. Paid attendance-4,4I2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
CARDS, 10; CUBS, 8.

Totals. "a 10 a. Il Totals. SO 40 AZ IA
"Batted for shealy in ninth.
st. ' Louis IcSi. :.:::....:::: SSSSSIS3Ils
Runs - English, Stephenson, Shealy.
Douthit, Adams, Frisch ca, Bottomley (3l.
Runs batted in-Frisch az, Hafey, Fisher
90. Bottomley (2l. ]. Wilson 60. English.
Blair. Frisch {2l. Haley, Fisher. Bottomiey
G2l. J. Wilson, Cuyler. Shealy. Home run
Bottomley. Stolen baSe-Gelbert. Sacrifices
--Adams, Hafey. Double plays-Gelbert to
Adams to Bottomley: Adams TO Bottomley.
Stuck on outSy cSrison 81 sheaS Suif b.
Johnson. e.. HitsEOn Root, in 2 innings
Sncns out IT. n g., third on Carlson. In SA
pitched hall-By johnson (Grimm). Passed
BALI. Wilson. Losing piteher-Root. UNI
ptres-Phrman, Jordan, Cuigley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17


all jumps are former ball players.
(You can Judge for yourself whether
or not they have gone wrongly
George Moriarty became mana
ger after formerly Cor formally
being an umpire. while Clarence
Rowland took UP umpiring after
having been q manager. But this Is
about another Clarence-Clarence
Bernard Owens, TO be exact-who
never was either pro ball player or
q manager, but has been good UNI
pire for years.
Owens, like Topsy, Gus growed"
up to be an umpire and has been
calling 'em as he sees 'em, man and
boy, for nigh on to % seasons. He
started in 1902 with the Northern
League and joined the American
Association In 1905 and the Ameri-
can League In 1916. Having stuck
around the circuit once ruled by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
Big League
BASE BALL
Vance's Drop Ball
BY Al DEMAREE
tFOrmsr Pitcher New York oiants).

tFormer Pitcher New York GiantS).
Almost every schoolboy can throw
an "out" or "round-house" curve.
Danny vance's drop curve or
"downer," as he calls it, is delivered
with the ball held IN the same posi-
ton as for the outcurve.
In fact. the straight drop or out
drop is merely an outcurve thrown
overland. The arm is brought
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
HOME RUN STANDING

By the Associated Press.
Home runs yesterday-west, Bluege,
Nationals; Walker Reds; Bottomley,
Cardinals.
League totals-American, 8; Ma
ticnal, 3.
Grand total--l1.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
Fights Last Night

BY the Associated Press.
CINCINNATI, Ohio. - Joey Medfli,
Chicago, outpointed Billy Rose, Cincin-
natl (0); Al Gahan, Columbus, Ohio,
knocked out Jimmy Sanzone, Cincin-
natl (5).
NORMAN, Okla.-Frank Order, Nor.
man, stopped John MAIDEN, Dallas,
Tex. co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
ANOTHER In THE BAG

Runs batted in-Bluege Cd, West, Myer,
hits-Cronin, Rothrock, Todt, Berry. Home
runs-West, Bluege. Stolen base-Bluege.
Sacrifces-Miller, Regain, CASTOR. Double
plays-Cronin TO- Myer, CASTOR to Berry to
Todt. Left on hases-Washington, 81; Bos-
ton, 2. First base on balls--On Hadley i;
of CASTOR, 4. Struck out-By Hadley, s.;
by Castor, 5. Umpires-Messrs. Moriarty.
Campbell, Owens. Time Of game-One hour
and 81 minutes,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
HOW THEY STAND
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Standing Of the Teams.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Washington, S; Boston,'4.
Philadelphia-New York, rain.
Cleveland Chicago, rain.
st. Louis-Detroit, rain.
GAMES TODAY.
Washington at Boston.
New York at Philadelphia.
Cleveland at Chicago.
st. Louis at Detroit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
What the Stars Did
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Jim Bottomley, Cardinals-Home rur
and two doubles in four times at bat
scoring four runs to help defeat Cubs
Is to 8.
Frankie Frisch, Cardinals-Two dou.
bles and a single in four times at bat
scored three runs.
George Fisher, CardinalS-Qiant cast
OF hit double and three singles In foul
trips to plate, for total Of eight hit.
out Of nine times at bat in two games
Rogers Hornsby, CubS-Hit single II
four times at bat.
Critz, Ford and Kelly, Cincinnati
Three double plays to help Reds defeat
Pirates, to l.
Paul waner, Pirates-Hit into two
double plays as Reds defeated Pirates.
Ossie Bluege, Washington-Hit home
run with two on base to aid Nationals
In 6-to-4 defeat Of Boston Red Sox.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
Triumph by 10 BoOms Morale
Of Pills, as SbOttOn Sees Ii

outset Tuesday and we viii keep on the
same way. If we don't win it viii not
be because we are not trying.
81 don't see how we can be kept
from playing big part In the National
League race. That's the way the play
ers feel about it, and agree with them.
"I'm sorry rain kept us from playing
the second game. We need to play
now, and calling or these early games
makes double-headers later on. That
was one Of our chief troubles last year
too many double-headers.
A friend, passing through the hotel
lobby, stopped to wish "a lot of luck,
Burt" Eyes, we viii have some luck
come our way" said Shotton. "And
Wen make some for ourselves, too"
------@----
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE.
Los Angeles, II; Hollywood, T.
Sacramento, 0: Portland, 4
Seattle, 4; Oakland, 2.
Missions, 8; San Francisco, 5.
TEXAS LEAGUE.
Fort Worth, 4; Dallas, !.
Houston, 10; Waco. 8.
Others, rain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Standing Of the Teams.

YESTERDAYS RESULTS.
Cincinnati, 8; Pittsburgh, /.
st. Louis, 10; Chicago, 3.
Boston-New York, rain.
Philadelphia Brooklyn, rain.
GAMES TODAY.
Chicago at st. Louis.
Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
Philadelphia at Brooklyn.
Boston at New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17

SOUTHERN ASSOCIATION.
Birmingham, S; Nashville, 2.
Little Rock. 8; Memphis, 3.
Chattanooga, 6; Atlanta, ).
Mobile, 3; New Orleans, q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17

How would you like to throw a
drop curve like Dazzy Vance? Al
Demaree has prepared an illustrated
leaf1et on pitching" which he will
send to any one requesting 1t. Adj
dress him in care of The Star and
inclose stamped, addressed envelope.
Copyright, ts5o.l
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17

straight down from its top position,
the ball rolls out over the first
finger as in the outcurve, the wrist
imparting a downward snap to the
rotation, Just as the ball leaves the
hand, about opposite the shoulders
or a little below. The ball when it
leaves the hand is rotating away
from the pitcher on an axis parallel
to the ground. The pitchers follow
through" finds his hand continuing
almost directly forward and to the
ground.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
Record of Griffmen
RATING.
PITCHING.
EASTERN LEAGUE.

Bridgeport. a; PtttsfleId, 1 40 inningO.
Proyidsnes, ioi Hsrtfords 2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17

LOT Of people think that all
umpireS are former major
league players who have gone
,,-.o,,r. x.,,k a. Dc ,,nk &V.1.a that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17

Tomorrow the Nationals open q two
day stand against the Athletics In
Phiiadelphia, trusting they win make
Q better start against the AS this wear
than they did last. In 1929 Johnson's
band virtually kicked the Athletics into
. commanding lead early in the flag
race, when they lost 10 of is games
played with Mack's maulers before
July /.
This time the Nationals likely will
so into battle with the world champions
somewhat stronger than they were last
year, however, at least, to date they
have been more impressive than they
were early In the 1929 campaign.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-04-17
Unlimited Teams to arrange
Details for Start of Season

\ PENING dates and other details
incident to the start Of the
J Capital City Base Ball League
unlimited flag races viii be
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-22
z WOMEN HURT
AS CAR UPSETS
Louisville Mans Auto Is
SidesWiped by Truck.

When a truck sideswlped an auto
mobile driven by James Rowe, u,
of Louisville, on East Washington
street near Memorial Park ceme-
terry at 4:30 this morning, the car
turned over and two women were
injured.
Miss Francis Weise, 20, OF Cum
berland, and Miss Rose Jones. 20,
of 1910 BaIsam avenue, were taken
to city hospital suffering from cuts
and bruises after the crash. They
we're riding with Rowe. The truck
was driven by Harry Morris, q, OF
SOC North East street.
Daniel Sugrue of 422 North Sen
ate avenue was charged With oper-
ating an automobile while intoxi-
Gated, assault and battery and in
toxication after an accident In
which Ernest White of 1917 West
Twenty-third street, was injured at
Ohio and East streets late Friday.
White was not hurt seriously.
Lillian Hampton, II, Negro, 217
East Vermont street, was struck by
a car driven by William L. Roberts,
%, of 2943 Ruckle street, at Wayne
and Delaware streets Friday after
noon. The girl suffered minor
injuries.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-22
HAWKS TO STOP IN CITY
IN FIRST TRIAL TO CROSS
UNITED STATES IN GLIDER
In the Stock Market
(By Thomson g. McKinnon)

NEW YORK, March 22.-Perhaps
the best indication of the attitude
taken by banking interests towards
the outlook for the security markets
is the prompt explanation emanat-
ing from influential sources to justi-
fy the upturn in call money rates
and the assurance that credit con-
ditions are to remain comparatively
easy for some time to come. If we
can Judge by such indications and
actions, it appears that no concern
is felt in such quarters over the
continued advance in security val
ues. Under the circumstances, there
is much to justify the implied views
of such authorities as the governor
of the federal reserve system that
on the whole all is well in the stock
market and that there is little dan
ger at present of any unusual dis
turbance. From trade standpoint,
it appears to us that the turn about
in commodities is the most hopeful
sign of a reasonably early return
of more normal conditions. We feel
that there are excellent prospects
for an advance in crude oil prices
soon and as yet there appears little
danger of a lowering Of copper
prices, which should serve to re-
move some of the apprehension over
a continuation of current dividends
by the leading producers. We should
like to inject q word of caution
again. however, against indiscrimi-
nate and unrestrained enthusiasm,
and we feel that with so many "air
pockets" developing it is advisable
to advocate a more conservative
policy in the undertaking of fresh
commitments. We are in no way
swerving from our hopeful attitude
towards the future of security val
ues, but on the other hand, We feel
that conservatism is justified in that
the dtscounting process may have
processed too rapidly for the mo-
ment.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-22
TRIGGER GIRL
MUST PAY IN
DEATH CHAIR
Found Guilty of Numbering
Policeman by Jury of
10 Men, 2 Women.
HEARS VERDICT CALMLY
Insanity Defense Is Broken
by Prosecution During
Lengthy Trial.
BIZ United Press

BIZ United Press
NEWCASTLE, Pa. March o.
Irene Schroeder, 21-year-old blonde
gun-woman, today faced death in
the electric chair for the murder of
Corporal Brady Paul of the state
police.
A jury, composed of ten men and
two women, decided her fate Fri
day night after two hours of DELHI
Grafton.
The verdict ended a trial that
lasted eleven days and which re-
vealed trail of crime that would
rival that of Billy the Kids"
In the course of her trial she
admitted every crime with which
she was charged-exceptin the fir
ing of the shot which took Corporal
PaupS life.
Left Court Smiling
Her defense was based upon al
legged insanity, designated. by her
attorneys as irresistible impulse, .
but it was broken down completely
by the prosecution.
When Irene's fate was announced
she was the calmest person in the
courtroom.
AS court was convened for the
jury's report, Irene was escorted
from prison by Sheriff Frank N
JohnSon'S wife. She came into court
smiling, and left the same way.
Appeal Is Not Decided
Unmoved, she stood up in the
prisoners box and heard foreman
L. Judson Rodgers read the verdict
I'VE, the jury, find Irene Schroeder
alias Irene Dague, guilty of murder
in the first degree, and fix the pen
atty at death"
AS she was led back to Jail three
of her sisters, who had attended
every session of the trial, followed
her to her cell. Her attorneys have
not indicated that they will appeal
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-22
SENATE REGARDED SURE
TO INDORSE PARKER AS
SUPREME COURT JUDGE

expressed approval Of the appoint
ment.
In announcing Parker's appoint
ment, President Hoover said the
North Carolinian had received the
Endorsement of the judiciary as well
as of senate leaders.
Both North Carolina senator's
Overman and Simmons, had urged
parker's appointment in event the
President did not choose to name a
Democrat.
1t will be the first time in seventy
years that the fourth circuit, COM
prising the states of North Carolina
South Carolina, Virginia, West
Virginia, and Maryland, has been
represented on the court.
Parker's appointment, which was
sent TO the senate late Friday will
be referred to the judiciary COM
mittee Monday and probably called
out for action on the following
Monday.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1930-03-22
IMPORT DUTY HIGHER
Average of 5 Per Cent Is
Tariff Bill Increase.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, March 22.-The
nameless tariff bill which is moving
slowly toward final vote in the
senate today represents a general
increase of about per cent in i'm
port duties above the present law,
according to q check Of statistical
experts.
This figure is about per cent
less than the general rate level pro-
posed in the house bill. Congress
has been working on the bill more
than a year The house ways and
means committee started prepara-
ton Of a draft before the house
took office