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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-16
RADIO PROGRAMS
UNDER FEDERAL EYE
U. S. Corps Subiecting All
Stations to Rigid Scrutiny
and Keeping "SCore."

Radio programs of every station in
the country are to be subjected to the
rigid scrutiny of the Federal Govern
ment for the first time.
A nation wide survey of the program
service of the more than 600 stations
now operating already has been started,
to evaluate their service to the pub
lie" This acid test of program merit
is being applied to broadcasting as a
forerunner of a proposed system of
rating stations according to listener
preference.
The traffic cops of the ether" under
the radio division of the Commerce De-
partment. are making the study, which
will require at least one year before it
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-16
Mr.. Speaks Is outspoken.

HARRISBURG, Pa, July 16 (P1.-
Daniel M. Speaks of Steelton does not
hesitate to speak his mind; neither
does the future Mrs. Speaks. Daniel
and Miss Ida Mckinney applied for
a marriage license, but Daniel OBJ
iected that the fee was $3.50, in con-
trast to 81 90 in nearby Maryland. He
left, but returned shortly and rendered
the $3.50. Change your mind?" asked
the clerk. mo; she did" said Mr..
Speaks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-16

church. to force this conviction upon
others"
Rev. Weidner and E. ]. GaIlmeyer of
Fort Wayne, Ind, who yesterday was
reelected president of the league for
the third time, agreed that there was
little likelihood that the convention will
consider any resolution on prohibition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-16
Morgan Plans Yacht Trip.

NEWPORT. r. L. July Is (H9.--J. p.
Morgan is to cross the Atlantic on his
new yacht, Corsair, which IS virtually
a small ocean liner. He has been here
on the yacht looking at the contenders
for defender of the Amercas Cup. A
vacation trip to England begins Friday
from New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-16
lUTHERANS OPPOSE
CHURCH DRY MOVES
Walther League Convention Speak.
ers Say Religious Lobbying
Usurps State Right.
zy the Associated Press.

ry the Associated Press.
CLEVELAND. July 16.-Selection of
next years meeting place was before the
International Walther League today.
Delegates from New York, New Jersey
and Pennsylvania joined in urging that
the 1851 meeting be held at Luther
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-07-16

organizations as to the general pro-
grams of stations in their commune
ties. The results of the Summer survey
will be available by early Fall.
Copyright, 1880, by the Consolidated 2ress.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-03
Western Union
BY GEORGE i. HuGHES.

Probably every authority would agree
that Western Union is an investment
stock. 1t deserves the title because Of
the company's long record of successful
operation, the stability Of its income
and the necessary character of the serv-
ice it sells. 1t is not subject to the
wide fluctuations in earnings charac-
teristic Of an industrial organization.
It has the merit that the other public
utilities command.
For over half a century 1t has paid
dividends on its capital stock, always
in cash and sometimes additionally in
stock. The capital structure is sound.
Even taking into account the bond issue
recently floated funded debt and stock
are approximately equal. The company
has been able to hold its own against
the competition of radio and of tele-
phone.
This is the kind of stock which
investment advisors recommend to
those who wish to vary their holdings
by including equities with obligations
things admitted, it Is still true the mar
ket price of the stock fiuctuates through
a wide range. In 1929 the price ranged
from a high of 272A to a low of 100,
a variation of over liz points.
The investor who bought it at the
low Of the November break was fortu-
nate, or exercised good Judgment, as
you will, and the investor who bought
it at the high was unfortunate or exer-
cised bad judgment, whichever you
prefer. There was no change in the
value Of the stock during those IL
months commensurate with the change
in the market price.
OF course, Western Union does not
stand alone in this respect All stocks,
more or less, acted in much the same
fashion, and Western Union is instanced
here only to make a point namely, that
1t is almost as important to know when
to buy an investment stock as to know
when to buy speculative one and that
there is certain kind of risk inherent
in buying either.
At the height of the bull market last
Summer the writer was told by one OF
the markets enthusiastic followers that
you couldn't get hurt by buying good
stocks" This particular investor, as
he called himself, had been buying
General Electric, which is certainly q
good stock. He didn't buy it at the
high of that hectic year, but he came
close to it, and he didn't sell it at the
low, but he sold 1t rot far from that
point.
You can get hurt by buying good
stocks, sometimes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-03
STOCKS IRREGULAR
IN TODAYS MARKET
Utility and Some Other Is
sues Advance-Heavy Sell
ing Is Also Recorded.
BY STANLEY w. PRENOSIL,
Associated Press Financial Editor.

NEW YORK, March ga sharp
struggle for control of the price move
ment between opposing speculative
forces brought about widespread irregu-
larity of price movement in todays
market. A sprinkling of public utilities,
chemicals, tobaccos and specialties were
pushed up to new high levels for the
year, while selling pressure brought
about rather sharp recessions in num-
Der of steel, motor and railroad shares
Liquidation of stocks was inspired, in
part. by the decline in wheat prices,
the reported falling off in steel mill
operations, and the slowness IN the re-
covery in many important lines OF busl-
ness. Some selling also came into the
market on the theory that the recent
rapid advance in many issues had i'm
paired their technical position.
Lamont Sees Business Gains.
Secretary of Commerce Lamont said
he expected good business within Two
months. The National City and some
of the other monthly bank reviews
stressed the irregularities In business,
and pointed out that practically all
indexes of production and trade were
running much below year ago. d.
rectors of the Warner-Quinlan Co. cut
the quarterly dividend in half, placing
the stock on a 81 annual basis.
The American Telephone 81 Tele-
graph Co led a long list of corpora
tons which reported 1929 earnings In
excess of those of the previous year.
Call money renewed at per cent
and was in plentiful supply at that
figure. Time money rates were I'M
changed, but an easier undertone was
reported in the market.
Outstanding Strong Spot.
Columbian Carbon was an outstand-
ing strong spot, soaring nearly points
to 1889. which duplicates the years
high. United States Industrial Alcohol
ran up Az points, Diamond Match
and Air Reduction, Warren Bros. and
BROOKLYN Union Gas 8 each, the last
three touching new highs for the year.
Atchison was marked up 3 y points
and New York Central and Delaware d
hudson each, but Pittsburgh 81 West
Virginia. dropped 615 and Hooking VAL
lev 4. United States Steel common sold
down more than 3 points to 1904 J..
Eastman Kodak, r. H Macy and
United Aircraft 8 each, but partial re-
coveries were made from the low levels.
Nash Motors sold below so for the flrst
time this year.
Market Closes Steady.
Vigorous bidding for some Of the oils
and utilities appeared in the final hour.
Houston OH ran up ia to 7415 and
American Power & Light 324 to los,
both new highs for the year.
The remainder of the list, which had
been bobbing up and down bewider-
ingly, also showed more stability. Short
covering was a factor in the late deal
ings.
The close was steady. Sales approx
mated 100000 shares.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-03
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE
Received wire

Notce-An stocks sold In hundred share lots
excepting those designated by the letter 1851 2S3s
which shows those stocks to be sold In odd lots
Sales Of Each Stock Compiled 20 1880 Pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-03
MORRIS PLAN BANK
OF VIRGINIA GROWING

Special Dispatch to The Star.
RICHMOND. Va, March 3.--An in
crease in the capital Of the Morris
Plan Bank Of Virginia from 100000
to 100000 became effective March 1.
This makes the second increase for
the bank In two months, the capital
having been 100000 up to January I,
last. third increase Is contemplated
in two months, when the 81 900 900
mark will be reached.
The Morris Plan Bank Of Virginia
has branches In Roanoke. Newport
News, Norfolk and Petersburg. It con-
trols, through its subsidiary, the Nor
ris Plan Investment Corporation, banks
in Raleigh, Greensboro, Wilmington and
Winston Salem, N. c., and in Washing
ton, ID. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-03
CHECK PAYMENTS.

Check payments made by banks IN
leading cities OF the country last week
aggregated q smaller total than those
of the preceding week, due largely to
holiday interruption to business, the
Federal Reserve Board reported today.
Figures which follow give the total OF
checks drawn in the cities for the week
and comparable periods;
Week ending February as. .Sl2, I4s' 01B'0Oo
Preceding week. !9'Soo'VSy'yvyyee
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-03-03
TREASURY BALANCE.

The United States Treasury balance
announced today as of close of business
February % was $54,262, 505.12. Gus
toms receipts for the month to date
were $685., 439S3. Total ordinary
expenditures, $5,055, $500.
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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-17
IMMIGRATION
AIDS CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Feb. 17.-tP-The
federal government has afforded
police a new weapon for Kidding
Chicago of its bad men.
immigration officers yesterday
attended the police showup for the
scanning suspects to see if there
were any subject to deportation.
Investigation into the records Of 20
men was a result.
The weekend crusade resulted in
l.l24 arrests bringing the total since
the drive started nine days ago to
nearly 5000. Only a small percent
age have been held, but all have
been put through the bureau Of
Identification. Police found that
285 were men with records.
Commissioner william Russell eX-
pressed himself as greatly satisfied
with the drive" He pointed to a
marked reduction Of crime. especial
ly the virtual cessation Of gang out
breaks. Despite the extent Of the
campaign against hoodlums. police
have shared only a few of the we'll
knowns of gangland. and they take
this as a meaning that gangsters
have been frightened from the city
or to cover.
There was one fatal shooting. the
result of a gun brawl. Blaine Roth.
As. was the victim. Two men were
held for his death.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-17
Courts Open

Both the civil district and the
criminal district courts will open
terms here Monday morning.
Judge "A. ". Kent will be on thr
bench in the first named with M
fair sized docket confronting him.
A good docket also faces Judge "a
w. Cunningham IN the crimina.
court.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-17
u. S. WINNERS
SPRINT AGAIN
Petkiewicx and Martin Are
Determined to Make
Good Showing

NEW YORK, Feb. l7-(R)- A
number Of track stars, defeated
earlier in the season. will try to
come back tonight at the New
York A. G. games at M2l-so-
Square Garden.
DR.. Paul Martin Of Switzerland
and Stanislaw Petkiewicz of Pol
and, lone European invaders OF
the year, were defeated recently in
the Millrose meet, and tonight they
try conclusions with their con-
querors.
Petkiewicz, defeated by Paul
Rekers, rising star OF the Penn
state college track team at two
miles, will encounter the youngster
again at the 5000 meter distance,
favorite Of the Polish runner
Martin was beaten by a hairs
breadth in the Millrose half mile
by Fred Veit, former New York
University runner. He heads the
field for the Brefney half mile
tonight with Veit. Phil Edwards
former N. Y. u. star. now Compel
ing for the Hamilton Olympic cluh
of Canada and Charles Thompson
of the New York Central A. A.
winner over Veit and Edwards al
Boston Saturday, as his leading
rivals.
George Simpson Of Ohio state
who turned in the sensational
2-5 time for 100 yards last spring
will be against Jimmy Daley o.
Holy Gross. Sid Kieselhorst OF Yale
Ben Hand of Princeton and a num-
Der of other consistent indoor
sprinters in a 60-yard race.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-17
LEACUERS
TRAIN AT S. A.
White Sox and Giants Open
Spring Training
Monday

SAN ANTONIO, Feb. l7-tR-
Two major league clubs. the New
York Giants and the Chicago White
Sox. were here today to start spring
training. The teams arrived last
night.
The Giants, making headquarters
at the st. Anthony hotel. we're to
have their first workout this morn
ing in League park, under d:rec-
ton Of Davy Bancroft and Irish
MeuSel.
The White Sox. with headquarters
at the Gunter hotel. awaited an
inspection of the ball park at st.
Mary's University before the wrod
to start training. Here to pass on
the condition Of the field were
manager DOME Bush. Lou Comis-
key. treasurer. secretary Harry
Gardiner and Lou Barbour, travel
ing secretary.
Pitchers and catchers were among
arrivals on both clubs. the others
being expected about March /.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-17

National RVS. ..000 002 600
Summary: 2b hits-Garcia, Ro-
cha. Padron. Perez. Garcia and
Sanchez: 3b hit-Rocha. Bases on
baIls-off Moreno 3. off Munoz /.
Struck out-by Moreno 8, by Mu-
noz 3. by Perez 4. Hit by pitcher
Moreno i. Balk-Munoz. Time Of
game, 2.27.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-17
Babe Improving His Golf Score By
Cutting Down On His Power Drives

which he cracks a baseball. In fact,
distance. with very little. If any,
direction was the Babes chief diff
Guilty a few years ago when his golf
was IN its infancy. Since then he
has altered, developed and improved
his game.
II don't bang him for distance any
more" he remarked after a round
over the jungle club course that was
somewhat erratic. but good enough
TO produce a score Of SO, nine over
par. He has shot this particular
course in 70 this winter.
Il still like to wallop EN- and see
EN- ride, but I have found out that
an extra 80 or 40 yards isn't the
main thing. It's sticking the second
shot up around the pin that counts.
They don't pay off on those long
drives, especially if they wind up in
the rough or the woods"
Stories have circulated about the
Babes prodigious driving. probably
Tor the reason that the ordinary
golfer gets more satisfaction out of
a long drive down the middle than
any other shot, unless it's a long
putt. The debate on this point isn't
settled.
Ruth has carried over 800 yards
from the tee. This is based on fact
and actual measurement. He has
several times driven into a ditch
only Is yards in front of the 3ss-
yard fourth hole at the Jungle club.
Beyond that the Babe cannot say
definitely as TO his record for long
hitting.
Any time he hits one ION the
nose" It is good for close to BOG
yards. but his average drives now
are not much over $50 yards. He
carries that far with a wooden cleek
that ne has just acquired. but has
some difficulty in controlling.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-17
POST DEFEATS
VISITORS ll-3
Harrington Horsemen' Flash
Improved Form But
Lose

Although flashing improved form,
the Harlingen polo team was de-
feated II goals to three here Sun
day afternoon by the Fort Brown
riders In their second encounter OF
the season.
The Harlingen horsemen showed
considerable ability at stroking but
lacked team play. They rode 18th
cavalry mounts.
Both clubs mounted two complete
teams. the officers playing three
periods each while the first Har-
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-17
BY ALAN GOULD


tASSOclaCed FreSS sports Wr1er)
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla, Feb. II
-tP-The great man of baseball
plays a great game Of golf, when he
ridS himself of a bad habit of push
ing his wood shots.
Babe Ruth's performances on the
links justify no criticism from the
duffer, OF even the better-than-
average player, for the big slugger
can bust 80" with considerable con-
sistency. AS a matter Of fact. he
won't be con.-nt until he "buSts 20"
on the well trapped, tricky Jungle
club course out on the border Of
Tampa Bay.
His chief trouble. however. is a
desire to whack the golf ball with
all the gusto and enthusiasm with
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-17
FARRELL Wins
AT PENSACOLA

PENSACOLA, Fla, Feb. 17-(P-
Johnny Farrell has ushered in the
winter campaign among the pro-
fessionals in Florida by posting a
score OF 287 for 70 holes TO win the
second annual $500 Pensacola
open golf tournament.
The former national open cham
pion came from behind yesterday
to stroke his way over the sinal
round in 68. three under par. nos
ing out Gene Sarazen. who APP
parently had the crown safely
tucked away with a 288.
Most OF the visiting professionals
plan to play over Florida courses
before going 70 Savannah next week
for the $1,000 Savannah 72-hoie
open.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-17
Profitable
Continued from page :.

NNOlIllluGu 4AOAA P&6&
Early reports from growers indi-
cate that the paintings in Florida
may be slightly less than last year
and that the acreage in the Lower
Valley has been practically doubled,
which in itself means a 20 per cent
increase in the early acreage IN these
three states
With respect to cotton the De-
partment Is emphatic in advising
farmers not TO increase acreage. i
Is pointed out that In view OF all
conditions surrounding the cotton
industry, 1t seems highly desirable
that cotton growers this year should
give special attention to economical
production. World consumption OF
American cotton for the four months
ending November 80. 1929, amounted
to 4.9OO,0O0 bales as compared with
$500, 900 bales in the corresponding
period OF the previous season. Do
mestic consumption of cotton has
shown a slight decrease, indicating
there Is no possibility of rehabill-
tation OF the market through in
creased demand for the staple. For
eign production last year gained over
5000, 900 bales and proved an inn
portant factor in reducing the
world marketing price A further
increase in foreign production is
expected this year.
Citrus Favorable
The 1890 outlook for citrus fruits
indicates a considerable increase in
the bearing acreages Of grapefruit
and oranges. In its report on the
grapefruit situation, the Department
says:
Florida, with a total grapefruit
acreage estimated at 10000 acres.
has approximately IS per- cent OF
bearing age. Texas, with approx
mately 10 per cent Of the acreage
OF Florida, Is estimated TO have only
about 20 per cent OF bearing age.
The California acreage is reported
at 1000 with a forecast Of 1880
bearing acres for 1882. Porto Rico,
with an acreage estimated at $500.
has not fully recovered from the
damage resulting from the hurri-
cane Of 1923. It Is reported that not
until another season will Porto Rico
be shipping as heavily as before the
hurricane.
There are good prospects for a
continued expansion in the foreign
markets for grapefruit. In 1929
Great Britain took more grapefruit
than ever before, but the per capita
consumption is still far behind that
of the United States or ven Can
ada. Porto Rico Is supplying an in
creasing share of the British grape
fruit imports. Continental European
countries are showing a greater in
tereSt in grapefruit and the outlet
there will undoubtedly expand.
particularly if efforts are made TO
acquaint consumption with the mer-
its Of this fruit.
Canning of grapefruit offers an
other marketing outlet. During the
last season $4,000 cases we're pack
ed as against ASS 100 in 1927. In adj
dition, Gamers put up $4,000 cases
Of grapefruit juice.
The Importance of an export out
let for California Valencias in years
Of large crops vas demonstrated
last year. During the l928-29 season
over 100000 boxes Of oranges were
shipped to foreign markets. exclu-
sive Of Canada. Most Of these were
Nalencias shipped from NJ : through
October"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-17
FAILURES AT
GRIPS FATAL
Reese, Visiting Center,
Flashes Good Form
In Shooting

inability to get their eyes on the
basket cost the Harrington indepen-
dents q tightly fought game with
the Houston Southern Pacific quint
on the Fort Brown court Sunday
afternoon 1925.
The game was up in the air I'M
I'll the final whistle blast. The in
dependents outplayed the visitors
on the floor but yer unable to
sink their Grip shots. Time and
again they worked the ball down
the court with precision only to
have It roll off the rim.
Led by their brilliant ball-headed
center, Reese. the Southern Pacif-
ic cagers made the most Of their
opportunities. Reese is dangerous
at midfield and poison under the
basket. He managed to get the
tip off over Armstrong.
The independents and the s. p.
boys were hampered in the closing
period by losses OF stars. Services
for the independents went out on
four personals. Dolly Gray's spirits
were bubbling over and he waxed a
little too gay TO suit the referee.
Red Rucker was not In a Harlingen
uniform. His presence would have
strengthened the Valley organiza-
ton.
This was the second time in two
days that the s. p. cagers nosed
out q Valley five. Saturday night
they skidded over the finish line
a couple OF points ahead OF the
Brownsville Junior college Scorp-
ions.
These close contests proved con-
clusively that Valley basketball
compares favorably with the uD-
state article. The SIP boys are
leading two amateur loops in Hous-
ton and will likely play in the
Texas Amateur federation state
tournament in San Antonio. They
have yet to loose a game in their
leagues at Houston.
SUNDAYS box.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1930-02-17
Defeated Foreign Track Stars Will Attempt to Comeback Monday
TIGERS DEFEAT TRAINS go
in YEARS FIRST BALL GAME

The Trains whistled-the Tigers
reared. and when the dust had
cleared away, the Valleys first
baseball game Of the season had
become past history. The Browns
vile Tigers won o. over the Ma
tional Railway nine in a tilt filled
with early season errors. The game
was played on the military ball
park in Matamoros.
The hurlers evidently had not
weaving and kinking yet, for the
sluggers had a great day. Rocha.
Tiger shortstop, cracked out four
hits in five times at bat. One was