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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25

local chapters may 20 as far rs they
like IN affording relief to the needy,
Under this authority the Chicago Red
Cross has Joined whole heartedly In tine
jobless relief campaign In the Windy
City" and the Pittsburgh Red Cross Is
preparing to do likewise. Smaller chap
tiers throughout the country are follow
ing the lead of the larger branches.
In the past it has been the rule Of
the Red Cross not to encroach on the
activities Of purely charitable organiza-
tons.
"It Is not the policy of the Red Cross
to duplicate the work or to do what falls
within the responsibilities of local
charitable agencies" Judge Payne has
announced. 1T has adhered TO a policy
Of abstaining from national relief in
unemployment distress, but where there
is suffering and want from any cause
and the fundamental needs are not
being met, chapters may participate in
community action in extending relief -
The Red Cross thus looks upon the
existing economic disaster as series of
simultaneous local unemployment prob
lens, for which chapter assistance is
advisable. Even II 1t saw mt to amend
this view of the situation as conditions
grow worse, the organization would be
bound by its ban ON economic
disasters"
Besides, President Hoover has set ur
a special independent body to deal with
the problems Of economic distress next
Winter Since Mr.. Hoover Is honorary
head Of the Red Cross, 1t would seem
he has no intention of calling on that
agency as a national body. Appoint
ment Of the Clifford Commission, indeed.
Is seen as o step to forestall renewed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
BY REX COLLIER.


Is unemployment national calam-
ity?"
If It is, critics Of the Red Cross argue
why doesn't the Red Cross do some
thing about it?
The charter of the organization au-
thorizes 1t to mitigate the sufferings
caused by pestilence, famine, fire, floods
and other national calamities." Con-
servatiye central committees Of the
Red Cross always have interpreted the
phrase national calamities" IN mar
row sense. That is, they have construed
the term to mean only the sort of dis
asters specifically named by Congress
Additions to the list, under this inter-
probation, have included earthquakes
great explosions, hurricanes and the
like
Payne Set Policy In 1928.
With the approval of the central
commit &c, Judge John Barton Payne
chairman of the Red Gross. issued IN
1928 statement concerning Red
Cross policies in disaster relief" In
addition to outlining the general func-
lions and scope Of the organization, the
statement said:
There are situations, other than the
natural disasters referred to, such as
strikes, business depressions, failure OF
crops and other forms Of unemploy-
ment and economic maladjustn1ent
which may cause widespread suffering
These situations are not national ca
lamities' as contemplated by its charter
for which responsibility Is imposed on
the Red Cross"
circumstances. however, can alter
policies.
A policy which met the needs Of 1925
may be inadequate for 1880 or 1881
When Judge Payne issued his edict on
failure of crops" In 1928 he could not
foresee the great crop failure Of 1880
due to the drought. This was new
situation that demanded q revision OF
policy. Here was an emergency directly
affecting one-tl1ird of the area Of the
United States and indirectly touching
all the country. 1t was not famine In
strict sense, but without doubt it was
much more than crop failure or q
farm problem.
So it came about that the governing
committee of the Red Cross took q def
mite step in the direction of liberaliZine
its Interpretation of the organiZation's
charter. The ruling was made that the
drought was a national calamity
within the meaning Of the charter and
the organization stepped forward and
met the emergency with customary Ell
cheney.
There is no doubt about the author
ity of the American Red Cross to send
to foreign fields funds which 1t holds
from certain classes of domestic suf-
ferers The charter of the organization
specifics foreign relief as one Of it,
duties, and the statement of policy OF
1928 adds:
THE general policy Of the Red Gross
Is that II will conflne its foreign relief
activities to those instances Of great and
sudden emergencies in which large
numbers of people are plunged int
helplessness and suffering. and where
the emergency has proportions of such
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ton is Federal appropriation. But has
not the Red Cross trTevoeably an
nounced itself as being opposed 10 &C
cepting Government money for relief
purposes?
The general impression resulting
from the attitude Of the Red Cross IS
expressed during the drought relief
fight in Congress Is that Federal funds
win not be received under any ctrcum-
stances. This Impression does not
seem to have q basis In fact, judging
from 4 careful study Of statements
made before congressional committees
by Judge Payne.
While Red Gross oficials are known
to oppose the principle Of Federal con-
tributions. there are indications that
they would accept them II Congress
PIRATE them. It Is the belief Of well
informed persons that the Red Gross
would have weakened in its opposition
at the last session had the plan been
rrammed down It's throat"
Those who direct the policies Of the
Red Cross realize that the orgauizA-
ton Is dependent upon the good VIII
of the American people. To lose that
good viii would be fatal To main
tain 1t the Red Cross must be respon-
sive to the wishes of the majority Of
its millions of members.
If the people want their Red Cross
TO revolutionize its policies, no individ-
ual or small group OF individuals can
forestal1 the revolution.
The revolution, If there Is TO Be enc.
win come within the next few months.
Only time-and depression Develop
ments--can supply the answer.
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j. S. IS INTERESTED
IN FLYERS MEDALS
PoIando and Boardman For
get Port Declaration, but
Inspector Does Not.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, August :5.-During the
ofiicial welcome today of the city to
Russell Bcardman and John Polando,
non stop New York-to-Istanhul flyers,
a United States customs inspector was
greeting in equally oficial manner the
bejeweled trophies brought home by
the airmen.
The trophies, diamon1-studded en-
blems Of esteem presented to the flyers
by the Aerial Club Of Turkey, adorned
the breasts Of the days heroes when
they transferred from the liner Excal-
ibur to the tug Macon, when they rode
up Lower Broadway to City Hall, while
they were being received by Acting
Mayor Mckee and during the Advertts-
ing Club luncheon IN their honor.
Througicut these nonstop cere-
monies, Customs Oficer James v. Nc
Cabe tagged along as a nonstop
watcher.
Each Of the emblems, he explained,
contains a four-carat blue diamond.
obviously very valuable. Boardman and
Polando, having received them as gifts,
thought it unnecessary to declare them.
This was q mistake, Of course, and the
customs men said they were eager to
appraise them.
At their hotel, the reception complet-
ed, the flyers unpinned the flashing
medals and placed them in McCabe 8
care He promised 70 have them APP
praised without loss Of time in order
that Boardman and Polando may pay
any duty assessed and wear them again.
Rain somewhat marred the oficial
reception, but the ceremonies proceeded
ike clockwork.
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DRINKING IS PROBED
|NPR|CE MYSTERY
Police Assert Guests Tell
Conflicting Stories OF
Fatal Party.
nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO, August U.s.
Police reported today drinking party
at the hotel room Of Mrs. Daisy Price,
bride of Lieut.. Comdr. George d. Price,
u. s. N, preceded her fatal plunge
from fourth story window Of the Alex
ander Hamilton Hotel early Sunday.
In a dying statement Mrs. Price, a
bride of six weeks, told Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Walter Schiller. 1t was
my Fault"
Burton Templeton another guest at
the hotel, said he saw Mrs. Price go
through the window. He ran downstairs
and asked her If she fell or was thrown.
Templeton told police she said she was
thrown and when he asked who did 1t,
she replied: I'D rather not say"
Allen McGinn, head OF the police
homicide squad said: 81 am not at all
satisfied with the conflicting stories
told by persons at the drinking party
in Mrs. Prices room"
A naval board of inquiry. the cor
oner'S ONCE and the Federal prohibi-
ton administrator were making sepa-
rate investigations.
The coroner's autopsy surgeon, Dr.
A. A. Berger, disposed of theory that
poison liquor killed Mrs. Price. No
trace Of poison was found at an autopsy.
Inc lASt person KNOWN 10 nave Deen
in Mrs. Prices room, Inspector McGinn
said, Is Lieut.. D. r. Downer, r., a
young aviator in Prices command
aboard the air craft carrier Lexington
With other Navy officers and their
wives Downer said he was In Mrs.
Prices room until late hour. bell
boy said he left a half hour before Mrs.
Prices plunge.
Captain of Inspectors Charles Dullea
said he was investigating 9 report that
Mrs. Price had q violent quarrel with
another woman.
Comdr. Price was not at the party,
as he was on duty on the Lexington,
but he knew the party was to be held
Mrs. Price had visited him on the Lex
ington. Saturday, and left with Downer.
Price said to Downer: Look after Mrs.
Price"
Price said he believed o guest at the
party or person hiding in the room
had attempted to attack his wife, and
In seeking to escape, she fell from the
window.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
CHANGE IN RED CROSS POLICY
,.a POSSIBLE IF PUBLIC INSISTS
Organization, Dependent Upon American
People, May Liberalize It's Attitude on
National Calamities' and u. S. Funds

magnitude that 1t Is impossible for the
governmental or private agencies nor
mally expected to deal with conditions
of distress in the countries affected to
meet even the most urgent and basic
demands Of the situation"
More Liberal Policy Possible.
It was under this authority that the
Red Cross dispatched 100000 to China
last week for flood victims. The Amer
lean dons ton was comparatively small,
considering the magnitude Of the Chi
nese disaster.
Is there a possibility that policies OF
the Red Cross may be further Iiberalized
to embrace unemployment relief?
If the answer to this question had to
be given today, it undoubtedly would be
an unequivocal mo" Six months from
now, If distress were to have become 50
widespread that other relief agencies
could not handle it, the answer might
be less positively negative.
AS a matter Of fact, the national Red
Cross already has made some conces-
sions. While the Central Committee
still adheres closely TO its policy of with
holding national funds from unemploy-
ment relief, it has let it be known that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
HERALD BANK OPENING

LOUISVILLE. KY, August IS fF,.-
Amid the blast of factory whistles and
the clang of bells the Louisville Trust
Co. for more than so years a major
unit in Louisyilles financial life, re-
opened here yesterday after its failure
last November.
president Of the bank The institution,
as reorganized, listed assets Of $22 ,203,-
492, with 81 900. 900 capital, time de-
posts Of s3.34s, 200 and deposits and
other demand liabilities Of S5.765,ls2.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
GASOLINE BOOSTED
/ BY OIL SHUTDOWN
Price for Straight Climbs to
rs Cents a Gallon in
Midcontinent.
nv ths Associated Press.

ny the Associated Press.
OKLAHOMA CITY, August 25.-As
quotations for crude oil crept upward
today, the price of gasoline in at least
two cities OF the midcontinent area re-
fiected the changing conditions and
started upward also.
With cheaply bought crude oil IN
overground storage getting low, botn
major and minor oil operators con-
tinued to meet the demand price OF 81
a barrel set by Gov. w. H. Murray as
the minimum figure contingent upon
his reopening Oklahoma wells.
Others added their voices yesterday
to the dozen or more operators clamor-
ing for oil at 81 per barrel or close u
that figure East Texas had nat price
of SO cents.
Increases Announced.
In Oklahoma City five distributors OF
gasoline announced 1-cent increases IN
the retail price, fixing white United
states motor grade at Is cents gal.
Ion. and Shell Petroleum and STANDARD
of Indiana announced an end TO tneiI
'price war" in st. Louis. This meant
q return TO higher prices in erect last
April, and cost to the consumer %
12.e cents for standard white gas.
In both cities the midcontinent smut
down, effective under martial law IN
Oklahoma and East Texas and unoer
a decree of the Public Service Commis-
sion in two Kansas pools, was given as
the basic reason for the increases
Oklahoma City purchasers OF gaso-
line have had the retail price boosted
4 cents. / cent at q time, since the cost
of crude oil at the wells ranged upward
from 10 cents barrel to % cents less
than q month ago.
Incendiarism Continues.
IN Texas, on the dawn Of the date set
by the Railroad Commission for hear
ifiR to determine the extent to which the
new Texas conservation law shall be
invoked In that State, incendiary
activities attributed to opponents OF the
military shutdown had resulted in the
burning or attempted burning OF eight
structures. The last one, last night.
was only about mile from general
headquarters of the National Guard
units at Kilgore, Tex.
An unidentified man drove wildly
through brigade headquarters yesterday
firing at the tents of the Guardsmen.
Troops there we're armed with saved
on shotguns Immediately afterward.
Figures from Kilgore indicated that
Of the huge supply Of overground
storage in that area at the start Of the
shutdown, only about 2,600, 900 barrels Is
left. The amount was estimated at
100000 barrels late last week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25

Note-This Is the second OF ttDo ar
tfctes % the policies and the problem
IL the present Industrial situation, Of
the American Red Cross.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
2s-sHIP SALE CONFIRMED
observation-disclosures Steamship Co
Purchaser of Fleet.

NEWARK. N. j.. August Is A9.-
Federal Judge Guy l. Fake yesterday
signed an order confirming the sale Of
28 ships Of the Submarine Boat Cor
porati0n to the Portland California
Steamship Co.
Judge Fakes ratification was neces-
eary because the Submarine Boat Cor
poration Is IN the hands Of receivers.
The % freight ships, now docked in
Port Newark, are 10 be put In coastwise
shipping on the Pacific Coast by their
purchasers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
U. S. EMPLOYEES TO HEAR
TWO CAPITAL LEADERS
Representative Lehlbach Is Slated
With NJ. II. McReynolds to
Speak at Seattle Meeting.

Representative Frederick Lehlbach Of
New Jersey, chairman of the House
Civil Service Committee, and william
H. McReynolds, chairman of the Per-
sonnet Classification Board. viii be
among the speakers at the eleventh BIZ
ennial convention Of the National Fed
Grafton of Federal Employees, which
meets In Seattle. Wash, September 2.
Both men are outstanding authorities
on questions bearing on the welfare Of
Government workers, and their remarks
are expected to have a strong influence
on policies formulated at the conven-
ton.
The local unions Of the federation
viii send "a delegates 10 the conven-
ton, which viii remain in session until
all business has been completed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
Hnge Buddha Image Planned.

TOKIO.-A removed concrete image
Of Buddha, in 4 sitting posture, 400
feet high and on whose lap could stand
1000 people. Is being proposed as an
addition to Tokio's attractions. In the
hollow interior would be displayed
smaller images Of the special Buddhas
of al the various sects which worship
hin.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
Bethrothed Prove Tickle.

SACRAMENTO. Cal. HPs.-Three out
Of four couples in Sacramento County
change their minds about getting mar
RED after applying for marriage
licenses. OF 889 couples who filed ap-
plications In five months under the So
called ''gin-marriage" laws. only 222
returned at the end of three days for
the license.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1931-08-25
FORD MUST PAY $4,000
Auto Magnate Loses Suit in Di
verting Stream.

CAMBRIDGE, Mas. August IS Up.
Henry Ford, automobile nnagnate.
yesterday was ordered to pay damages
Of $4,000 and permanently cease from
diverting the waters Of Hop Brook on
his Wayside Inn properties in Sudbury
in a decision handed down In Middle
sex Superior Equity Court.
Joseph L. Sturtevant, who owns an
estate near Ford's, filed the suit, chaKg-
ing that the mills and dams at the Ford
estate had reduced the fiow Of water In
the brook and damaged his estate.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-29

knew who rolled him. He pointed out youth known to the police and Osicer Calvin searched him, but failed to find any trace of the alleged missing money. No ar rests were made in the course of the nvestigation.
 In his story to Officer Calvin, Donahue claims that he was in town but q few hours when he was invited by friends to take d ride to Chestnut Hill. While parked in a cool spot with num- ber of acquaintances he alleged that someone picked his pocket. His story was verified by friend. who claimed that he felt someone's hand going through his pockets. but was unable to identify the owner of the land. The youth on whom suspicion fell was willing to have the police search him. To satisfy Donahue the suspect was giving q frisking. The police did not expect anything and so were not disappointed or surprised.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-29
Weekly List of
 Motor Suspensions
Local Drivers Escape the
 Penalty of Dept

i A list of operators whose licenses
 to drive automobiles In Connecticut | have been suspended for one year ! for driving while under the infiu- ence of liquor Was given out to-day
 at the state motor vehicle depart l rnent as d. part of the effort 10 re- 1 duce this highway menace. The l department statement advised peo- ole to notify the department or the nolice in case they should see any
 of these drivers operating motor vehicles:
 Bridgeport: William Pacheco, 6a Wallace street: John Tarasevich, l95 Railroad avenue. Brooklyn: Russell A. Ide. West Main street.
 Danbury: David K. Patton, King street.
 Groton: Allan J. Morrison. Jr, 3 Division street.
 Jewett City: Benjamin kolbus. 185 North Main street.
 New Haven: Louis P. Tryal, 12 Academy street; Ernest Tucker. Jr, 39 Woodland street.
 New London: Walter OVelbel- man, Sub Base; James Wlndley, L..
 $. Coast Guard, .rGi"IcDt fbH"tAIu JSIHOLO"Sf II | 204 Central avenue. Somers: stephen krasinski. Boz p. South Nor~alk. Oscar H. Kling, i 10 l-2 North Taylor avenue. ! Stamford: Tony Comes, 115 Pacific street. 1 Torrington: Alric P. Gibbs. 151 l Union street. 1 Wallngford: Josn Kisielcwski, l 147 Clifton street ] Westport: Clyde A. Remington, ! P. c. Box 533. Wilson: Maurice Morgan. Bristol street. Windsor Locks. Frank kowalski, ! i3 South street. l Atlantic, Mass: George E. Hall, 1 50 Tirrell avenue.
 Northampton. Mass: James Hall, l 213 Bridge street.
 Springfield, Mass: John s. Hogan l18 Wilbraham avenue. 1 New York city: John V. Casey, l 233 East Fist street. Francis E. O'Neal, 1l6 West 34th street.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-29

pu. the entire water pros~am on the sfritz.r
 Charlie Palomba won undisput- cd honors in the diving board con- Itest. He was pushed to extremes by Phil Moreschi who. in the opin- ion of Judges Mayor Hayes and Rocco Diorio, was tied with Charlie until the back somesault event. Charlie stepped to the board, with his one-piece suit the envy of the bathing beauties and executed the diflicult feat with 100 per cent Phil did not quite get his feet over in his dive and the judges awarded honor to. Charlie.
 Two blasts from the Nelseco's s whistle called the outing-eers for the return trip. More music and dancing were enjoyed on the three hour return trip. A good time was the vote of the entire party. Attor- ney Mascolo was chairman of the outing committee. He was assisted by Rocco Diorfo, Tom Murray.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-29
Mangini Champ
 "Morra" Player
Attorney Shows Class at Unico Outing -Diorio and
 Mayor Hayes Stage Hobby Horse Race

counterd by the cooling sea breezes during the ride.
 Arriving at the beach the mem bers dispersed to pursue their own enjoyment. Riddles tried the wide variety of amusements in Playland, appropriately named. Grown up kiddies also found the hobby horses, House of Fun, rollar coast CT, dips and other casinos to their liking. Rocco Diorio challenged Mayor Frank Hayes to a race on the hobby horses which was &C., cepted and proved one of the high lights of the outing. Dr. Mangini, Emil Mascolo, head of the battling works bearing his name, Tom Mur- ray, tailor, Attorney Fred Palomba, club president, Phillip Moreschi and Louie DeVito, music store proprie- tor, had enjoyable times on the roller coaster and in the House of Fun.
 The athletic events scheduled on land were called off due to the hot weather.
 Water events wehe the only sports engaged in. The canoe tip- ping contest was dispensed with for lack of canoes. Attorney Joe Cipriani suggested borrowing the life guards boats for this event but the contestants objected on the grounds that there would be no one around to save those tipped over.
 Attorney Edward MascoIo, Louie Martino and Attorney Cipriani en- gagged in a hotly contested 150 yard dash to the raft and back. Louie was leading until he came up for air. He scared several children who thought 1t was a submarine and began to throw handsful of sand at him. Attorney Mascolo nosed out his brother attorney who was slow ed up when he swam into a group of bathing beauties 'attired in the most revealing swim costumes. In fact this group of beauties nearly
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-29

Attorney Humbert Mangini is be- ing hailed to-day as the greatest Mora" player this side of the Att lantic as a result of feat he ac- complished during the annual out ing to Rye Beach of the Unico clubs of Torrington, Bridgeport and Wa terbury yesterday. In a Mora" game between Waterbury and Bridgeport teams on the ride to famous Playland, the local attorney beat the entire Bridgeport team single handed when he went down the whole line, outguessing them on each throw.
 Nora is a game played with the fingers. A player from each side steps to & center of a circle con- posed of both teams and endeavors throw his hand forward with as many as five fingers extended and shout any number from two to 10. ward by both players equal the number shouted the player calling the right number is the winner.
 Attorney Mangini called the right numbers against each of his nine OpPOHcHtSt LhCTcDy dCcoihpiisiiiuB one of the most unusual wins ever heard of by those on the boat. Rocco Diorio explained the Water bury team which included besides Attorney Mangini, Louis DeVito, Attorney Edward Mascolo, Louie Martino, Emil Mascolo, Patsy Cicchetti, Mike Pace and Tom Murray.
 More than 125 members with their wives and children from the three clubs made the trip to Rye Beach, a beautiful resort, spotless- ly clean.
 Two accordion players accom- panied by banjoes and guitars fur nished the music for singing and dancing on the trip over. Gorgeous weather made the trip more worth while. The hot rays of the sun were
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-07-29
PLAN TWILIGHT
 MEETING SOON
Vegetable Growers Invit= ed to Gathering at
 Field Station
DATE IN AUGUST

Windsor, July 29.-Vegetable growers are invited to d twilight meeting" at the Windsor vegetable field station of the Connecticut Az ricultural Experiment Station. it was announced to-day by M. F. Morgan in charge of soil fertility experiments. The gathering will be August at D. m. daylight sav- ing time. It Is planned to afford an inspection and discussion of experi- ments in vegetable breeding and fertilization. The vegetable studies are on a field across the road from the tobacco substation on Cooks Hill,