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The Washington times., 1933-06-01

LANSING. Kans., June l G.N.
SD.-Hills and sagebrush of the
Oklahoma bad lands" today con-
cealed the hideout of II desperate
felons, eight of them killers. who
escaped from the Kansas peniten-
tiary, leaving a trail of kidnapings
and murder in their flight for
freedom.
Police, deputy sheriffs and vigi-
lantes from two States were comb
ing the sage brush area of north
eastern Oklahoma in a concerted
search for the rendezvous to
which the two groups of convicts
are believed to have fled. The
territory where the search centers
has long been a hideaway for
criminals.
Policeman Slain
Highways and roads throughout
the area were being guarded by
squads of police. wellarmed and
under orders to shoot to kill in an
encounter. Authorities in a wide
area of Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kan
sas and Missouri likewise were
prepared to intercept the fugi-
tives.
The murder of Policeman Otto
L. Durkee, who was shot and
killed in Chetopa, Kans., in a
The Washington times., 1933-06-01
MERIT To GUIDE
EMPLOYE CUTS
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publicans to demand drastic
changes in the economy act pro-
visions affecting war veterans.
The revolt gained such mo-
mentum that Postmaster General
Farley and other powerful fig
ures in the Executive Department
were called in hurriedly to help
WELD the party whip.
bad" Situation
The leaders were doubtful
whether they could prevent adop-
ton of amendments severely linn
iting executive power to slash
veterans expenditures.
These amendments were Of
fered to the 1884 independent
offices appropriation bill, carry
ing a total for veterans relief
$493, 100000 below the total for
the current fiscal year.
Senatorial indignation at Sc
we're slashes in allowances to
service-disabled veterans, COM
bined with dread of political
homecomings, now only a few
DAYS off, created a bad situation
from the Administration stand
point.
Copeland Joins Long
Senator Long CD of Louisi-
ana. who voted against the
economy act. welcomed the Dem
ocratic regulars to the "mourners'
bench" Long demanded that
Congress remain in session until
the horrible injustice" done to the
veterans" could be corrected by
new legislation. This demand
was voiced, too. by Senator Cope
land CD of New York.
Nearly all of the criticism
hurled by the Senators was di-
rected, not at the President, but
at Director of the Budget Douglas
and the Veterans Administration.
Senator Dickinson (R.O of Iowa
declared:
"ThiS is what happens under
the first delegation of power
approved by Congress. 1t will
happen in all the other delega.
tiOnS of power to the Executive
Department. Congress has alb
dicated its position"
The Washington times., 1933-06-01
PREFERS U. S.

CLEVELAND G.N.SJ.-Depres-
sion in the United States is pref
erable to prosperity in Italy said
the Baroness Margit Veszi-Man-
tica on a visit here. The noble
woman is Hungarian by birth and
Italian by marriage. She was one
of the few women war CORE
spondents during the World War.
The Washington times., 1933-06-01
Fugitive Convicts Elude
Posses in ''Badlands"

gun battle with unidentified as
Sailants. was the work of one
band of convicts, in the opinion
of authorities.
That both detachments Of
fugitives are we'll stocked with
arms and ammunition was con-
firmed by the six victims, three
of them women. who were kid
naped by the felons and later
released.
SLOAN SPRINGS, Ark, June /
G.N.SD The automobile stolen
in Lansing, Kan, by SOME of the
eleven prisoners who escaped from
the Lansing Penitentiary was
found abandoned near here last
night, Chief of Police Robert La
Toilette declared today.
JOPLIN, Mo-, June l G.N.SO
Search for two of the escaped
Kansas convicts was intensified
here today after the kidnapping of
B. K. Blair and Miss Alice Braith-
waite by two men who identified
themselves as Clifford Dopson and
Jim Clark, two of the prisoners.
Blair and Miss Braithwaite we're
held captive for about two hours
before the convicts released them
at a filling station at Neosho, Mo
Blair said the men told him
they had killed bull" Officers
believe they referred to the slay-
ing of Otto Durkee at Chetopa,
Kan.
The Washington times., 1933-06-01
WARNING
ON OvERDO|NG
EXCLUSION
President Asks Graduates to
Ban CIannishness and Instead
Cultivate All Classes

ANNAPOLIS. June 0.N.SO.-
"A little group of proud young men
who this afternoon will become
the newest officers of the United
States Navy were admonished to-
day by President Roosevelt to re-
member always that the point of
view and general we'll being of
"the average citizen" are foremost
and all-important considerations.
Few men succeed, the President
told the 1888 graduating class of
the Naval Academy, "who do not
take into consideration the effect
Of their individual efforts on hu-
manity as whole"
Hands Out Warning
Mr.. Roosevelt had just finished
distributing diplomas to the Mid
shipmen. Historic old Dahlgren
Hall was packed with relatives and
girl friends, with the graduating
class forming a compact square
In the center of the big armory.
Pleasantly, but pointedly. the
President warned the future
admirals against clannishness or
false sense Of caste. He said:
Esprit de corps, pride of pro-
feSsiOn, is as delightful and i'm
perative an element in the max
ing of a good officer as it is in
the making of q good prOfes-
siOnal or business man, but
when it is carried to the point
of assuming that only the holder
of an Annapolis commission or
diploma or the possessor of a
college degree is valid member
Of the ariStOcracy of life, it be-
comes a hindrance instead of a
help to your service, to the
Government, and to your fel-
low citizen.
AVOID CLANNISHNESS
$50 ask you to avoid an ex-
elusive relationship to your own
clan-tO your clan of the Navy
or to some other special Govern
ment service or to the clan of
your profession in civil life.
Remember to cultivate the
friendship of people, not alone
in your own class or profession,
but the average run of folks,
the same folks you would have
known and liked and affiliated
with had you not been chosen
to enter and to graduate from a
highly specialized institution of
higher education.
The President and Mrs. Roose-
Relt motored over from Washing
ton for the graduation exercises.
Following the ceremonies they
were luncheon guests of Rear
Admiral Thomas c. Hart, superin-
tendent of the academy.
The Washington times., 1933-06-01
HOLD UP PLATES

BOSTON. G.N. S)-Members
of the Massachusetts general
court may have to wait at least
another year for distinctive regis
tration plates on their automo-
biles. The legislative committee
on highways and motor vehicles
reported reference to next an
nual session" on a bill to provide
the governor, governors council
and members of the legislature
with easily distinguishable plates.
The Washington times., 1933-06-01

block R st. N. W.; Charles A.
Stump, Alexandria. Va; Charles
E. Lake, of Rockville, Md; Ber-
nard A. Schwartz. first block
Rhode Island Ave. N. w. and
Norton L. Jeffers. 500 block
DahIia st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1933-06-01
NEW RAYON RECORD

Exports of rayon from the
United States established a new
all-time record in 1882. Exports
for the year we're 654,365 pounds
valued at $429,713; an increase of
more than 100 per cent over 1881,
and compared with the previous
record volume of 400,617 pounds
valued at $754,055 in 1927.
The Washington times., 1933-06-01
"CANNED" DEBATE ENDS

BOULDER, Col. G.N.SD A
new type of debate was recently
inaugurated in University of COL
orado forensic circles. Under the
new plan, members of the oppo-
sition team are allowed to heckle
the speaker and interrupt with
questions during the course of a
speech.
The Washington times., 1933-06-01
RUSS EXPORTS DROP

ISTANBUL 0.N.SD. - Soviet
Russia exports rough the
Black Sea during 1882 amounted
to 9,524,638 long tons compared
with 12,101 ,26O long tons for 1881,
q decline of 73 per cent. About
one-third of Soviet exports passed
through Istanbul from Black Sea
Yoorts in 1882.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
TWO SUSPECTS
 IN KIDNAPPING

Denver, Colo, Feb 22.-UP)- Marion Rogers, 21, and Charles Baker, 36, were hurried into police station early today and questioned by Chief of Police A. T. Clark, manager of Safety Carl Milliken and Val e. Zimmer, U. s. depart- ment of justice agent.
 It was reported that the woman. an attractive brunette, and the man were being questioned regard ing the Charles Boettcher II, kid- naping.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
Eases Burden
 Of Support In
 Cities And Towns
Proportion of Expense, Insuring Better Distribu- tiOnal Benefits

Waterbury teachers will support the bill of equalization of educa- tional opportunity in Connecticut, an act to equalize the burden of school support and which by its passage the state would assume 6 greater proportion of the expense for schools and thus insure a more adequate education for all children and financial relief for certain towns that need aid, which is be- fore the General Assembly.
 This information was revealed in a bulletin issued today by H. Nor ton Jeffords, chairman of the Leg islative Committee, and mailed to members of the Connecticut State Teachers association, Connecticut Teachers Federation and Connecti- cut Association of Public School Superintendent. The Legislative Committee has considered the edu- cation bills before the assembly and has selected the following list as of particular interest to Connecticut teachers.
 FOR SUPPORT
 Amending an Act Concerning General Powers of the State Board of Education.
 This, bill gives the state board of education authority to grant de- grees.
 Teachers Retirement Associa- ton.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22

This Is an act allowing teachers who were in service prior to. July 1st, 1917, to join the Retirement association.
 Pension Reserve Fund of the Teachers Retirement association.
 This bill provides an appropria- ton sufficient to place on a reserve basis the minimum retirement al- lowance as raised from $350.00 to $500.00.
 Making an Appropriation to Sup ply a Deficiency in the Pension Reserve Fund of the Teachers Re- tirement board.
 This Is an act to provide suffl- cient funds to place the deficiency appropriation for 1931-1933 on q reserve basis.
 The Pension Reserve Fund of the Teachers Retirement system.
 This act provides sufficient funds to place the normal budget of the Retirement association for 1933-35 on 8 reserve basis.
 These last three bills are of vital interest to all teachers of Connec- ticut. Twoy ears ago all appropria- tions for the Teachers Retirement association were placed on a cash basis instead of reserve basis as required by Section 1041, General Statutes of Connecticut, Revision of 1881.
 The two hearings held on Jan
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
CARNIVAL OPENS
 TOMORROW NIGHT
Vaudeville and Dancing at
 St Francis Xavier Parish Hall
ON WASHINGTON HILL

Hello Waterbury, this is station JOY broadcasting coming events. the first of which is the big Pre- Lenten carnival opening at St Francis Xavier's hall on Washing ton hill tomorrow night and con- tinuing for the following two nights.
 Three big nights chock full of real fun for tho old and young. Big Time vaudeville. dancing, all kinds of booths offering real bar gains to the customers will be damned into the popular hall for the entertainment of the patrons who drop in for q real night of en- joyment.
 To start the ball a rolling the stage attraction has been arranged and Is being presented by the pop ular Harry x. Cashin, an old resident of the hill, as well as a former Darishioner.
 Wordens Ambassadors of Mirth, Melody, and Music will be the of- fering on the stage the first two nights of the carnival while the popular Washington Hill bunch of
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
LOCAL TEACHERS BACK HUMILIATION BILL
Bannigan Guest
 Of D. A. V. Tonight
Washington Party Sponsored By Vets - Special
 Program Arranged

Major Thomas Bannigan, man ager of the U. $. Veterans hos pital at Newington, Conn, and the personal friend of hundreds of ex- service men of Waterbury, will be one of the several expected guests of honor this evening of the Wa terbury chapter, Disabled American Veterans. Washington's birthday will be observed by the chapter with a social, program of enter tainment and dancing. One of the chief features of public interest will be the presentation of a Stand By certificate to Mayor Frank Hayes in appreciation of his many acts of service for the benefit of the disabled World war veterans of this city.
 On the last occasion of Mayor Hayes attendance at D. A. V. af- fair his brother, Colonel Seerry Hayes of Worcester. Mass, Water bury's highest ranking officer of the World war was present and of- ficiated at the presentation cere- monies of Purple Heart decorations to more than a score of members who were wounded in action. Major Bannigan was also numbered among those present on that im- pressive occasion. His appearance in Waterbury is always Q signal for big gathering of veterans.
 State Commander John J. Null ligan of this city will officiate as master of ceremonies. The in- vited guests include Dr Thomas r. Maher, regional medical officer, Frank Green, secretary, of the Chamber of Commerce. Peter Nu- gent of New Haven. junior national vice commander of the D. A. V., Edward Kelly of Meriden, national rehabilitation officer and William Dodd, natoinal organizer. Through
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22
INDIANA UNDER
 THE CONTROL OF
 REAL DICTATOR
Gov. Paul V. McNutt, Dema Ocrat, and Former Le- zion Leader, Has Shak= en Up the State
By WINTHROP LYMAN United Press StafH Corrcspondcnf

United Press StaR Correspondcnt)
 Indianapolis, Ind, Feb. 22-- (UP)-Indiana's state government | is undergoing the most drastic changes in it's history under virtual | despotic powers granted Gov. Paul V. McNutt by the present legisla- | ture.
 The tall, grey-haired executive, who formerly led the American Legion, commands position al- most equivalent to that of dictator. | He is empowered, in the interest l of economy, to dismiss the em- | ployes of every state department. He hopes his reorganization will have the state $2,000,000. McNutt, who until last year was dean of the Indiana University law school, is holding his first public office. He is a loyal democrat and adheres strictly to party policies. and repeal.
 In the two weeks since the re- organization bill was passed, Me- Mutt has moved rapidly to push through his changes. The bill, sponsored by the administration. consolidated 168 state boards and departments into eight divisions executive, treasury. audit and con- trol, state, education, law, public works, and commerce and industry.
 One of McNutt.s first moves was to place the state criminal bureau, police department and fire mar shal's office under 6 new depart ment of public safety. Alfred Hogston, fire marshal, and his 30 employees were dismissed. Al c. Feeney, political advisor to Me- Mutt, was ulaced in complete charge of the safety department.
 The highway commission was re- organized into three-man full time body, appointed by the gov ernor and removable at his will.
 The public service commission is being reorganiZed in n similar manner, with view to making 1t less difficult for municipalities to acquire control of utilities.
 The state finance board was dis solved and placed under the treas- ury department, which McNutt controls.
 The entire state athletic commis- sion. barely a year old, was dis charged and its duties placed un- der the safety department.
 McNutt's influence has been felt in virtually every major bill placed before the legislature. He insists that his wide powers make him a slave" of the people, rather than their dictator
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22

State Aid for the Education of Special Glasses for Children.
 Reduces the per capita aid for special classes from $50.00 to 5000.
 Providing Boards of Education May Not Make Contracts Without Approval of Local Boards of Fin ance.
 Amending the Public Acts of State of Connecticut in Relation to Education.
 This bill provides that the man agement of schools and the con- trol and allocation of school funds be vested in the powers that have authority to appropriate funds.
 Amending an Act Concerning Duties of the State Board of Edu- cation.
 Refuses the state board of edu- cation the right to grant degrees in education.
 This bill is opposed for the same reason that wc approve House Bill 123.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22

England now has 13G,000 war widows receiving pensions.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22

versatile entertainers will hold down the boards on the closing night. Dancing will be enjoyed by all those wanting to trip the light fantastic, with music by Timmie Groves Colonials. All kinds of novelties and surprises are being arranged by the untiring commit tee in charge of the arrangements. Everything will be in readiness to- morrow when three big fun nights will be ushered in on the old hill which many times has already gone down In Waterbury history as always being able to come forth with q real good time for all com ing into the realm of the Washing ton Hill purveyors of good fellow ship.
 Motor-boat builders in Macduff and Banff, Scotland, are rushed with orders,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22

uary 27th and February 1st before the appropriation committee indf- cate that the same policy Is to be followed in the present General Assembly.
 FOR OPPOSITION Free Textbooks.
 This bill provides that textbooks be optional with the board of edu- cation of each town.
 Amending an Act Concerning Enumeration.
 Changes the ages for enumera- tion from 4-16 to 6-16. Reduces the amount of the enumeration to all towns. It is also direct blow at the kindergarten.
 Concerning Elementary School 
 These bills affect a large number of our towns and would materially decrease the amount of state aid to be received.
 Amending an Act Concerning
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-02-22

an assessment of members an in- terestlng program of entertainment and dancing and refreshmets will be features of to-night's party in Knights of Columbus hall.
The Washington times., 1933-09-28
GETS
NOD OVER COB

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. %.
When Tommy Loughran fights a
man, he boxes on an Imaginary
triangle" which he mentally
places on the floor before his
opponent.
He keeps moving, first to one
point of the triangle, then over
to this one, then across to that
point, back to the first and so on.
He planted" his triangle with
beautiful precision before Jack
Sharkey's feet in Baker Bowl last
night and even more beautifully
did he glide from point" to
point" as he outboxed the
former worlds champion in is
rounds.
Tommy got the decision at the
end of a long, hard trudge over a
road that had it's humps, it's un-
slightly cuts, its heaving of hay
makers by the infuriated, white
eyed sailor.
The judges, AL Voice and Her
man Weingrad, disagreed. Voice
voting seven for Sharkey, six for
Loughran and two even. Vein
grad scored seven for Loughran,
four for Sharkey and four even,
This calls for deciding vote
nv the referee
John CSpudO Murphy, the
arbitrator, had it six for Sharkey,
six for Loughran and three even,
but he leaned toward Tommy be-
cause of a clean knockdown
scored with a highlander, flush
to the jaw.
The knockdown in the tenth
was the hair-raiser Of the show,
Tommy had been making free
with his rights and when Sharkey
came in, head down to get close
for a body attack, Loughran
clipped him solidly to the button
with a hooking right.
Sharkey went to his hands and
knees, his chin just missing the
canvas as he tottered forward
The bell came to his rescue.
Tommy weighed 1873. the for.
mer champion, 202.
The Washington times., 1933-09-28
MD, WILL RENEW
OLD RIVALRY

University of Maryland and st.
Johns, according to records that
have been checked and double
checked, will be meeting for the
twenty-ninth time on the gridiron
when they clash at College Park
Saturday in the inaugural tilt for
both teams.
Maryland, the Old Liners rec
ord show, has won IA games, lost
13 and tied one in a series that
was begun back in 1892, the first
year football was put on an or
ganized basis at College Park. ST.
Johns shares with Johns Hopkins
the honor of being Maryland's old
est rival, the series with the Bal
timoreans also dating back to
1892.
Most of st. Johns victories
over Maryland came rather lar
back, as. the Old Liners have won
10 of the II games that have been
played since 1918. the Johnnles
scoring a distinct upset in 1921
Maryland won last year, "a to T.
in a good game, and expects 10
have much more trouble Satur'
day than last fall.
st. Johns has almost as large
a squad as the Old Liners, and
the 26 men on the Annapolitans
roster are older and more expert
enced than the 35 on the Mary
land list, although the Old Liners
pack considerably more weight.
Todie Riggs, the st. johns
coach, was one of the best foot
ball and baseball players ever to
graduate from the Old Line lnstl
tuition. He got his degree in 1921
The Washington times., 1933-09-28
Jackson Laughs
Griffmen s
Bunt Threat

NEW YORK, Sept. 28.-There
were rumors around this morning
that Travis Jackson wouldn't be
able to start at third for the
Giants but Stoney himself put
the damper on this one.
81 won't be any frankie
Frisch on the bases," admitted
StOney, "but I'll be all right at
third. 1 got quite kick out
Of reading that the Senators
will bunt me right out Of the
game. That's a laugh.
"In the first place, did you
ever watch anybody trying to
bunt HubbelI's screw ball down
the third-base line? Well, then
you know what a fat chance
the Senators have trying it.
"In the second place, If they
try to bunt, of course I'll be
laying for it and baby could
field bunts If he knew they
were coming.
"And in the third place, we
don't ask anything better than
to have a hard-hitting bunch
like the Senators park their
waIlOp in the dugOut and bunt.
Gee, that would be great If
they only would. Imagine what
q sweet break it would be for
pitchers if fellows like Ruth
and Gehrig, for instance,
would give up doubles, triples
and hOmers and go for buntS."
The Washington times., 1933-09-28
RUTH WILLING
To MAKE TOUR

NEW YORK, Sept. 28.-Babe
Ruth might go to Mexico this
fall if the Mexican and American
governments request him to do
so, as was suggested in a cable
today from Mexico City.
The cable said that President
Rodriguez of Mexico had asked
Consul General Enrique Ruiz in
New York to get in touch with
Ruth and ask him to visit Mexico
on tour Of good will.
Col. Hombono Marquee. man
ager of the Mexican ball team Of
Aztecas, was reported to have
asked U. s. Ambassador Daniels
to request the State Department
to persuade Ruth to make such
a visit.
Ruth today said he had not
yet received such an invitation.
I'm tired and need a rest"
said Babe, "but of course If
two governments should ask me
to play in Mexico it would be
awful hard to refuse. That
would be quite an honor"