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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19
PROBLEMS GALORE
TACKLED BY A.A. j.
Metric System, Berlin Ban
on Jews Hot Topics in Ma
National Convention.
BY OLIVER CRAWLING,
Associated Press Sports Writer.

DITTSBURGH, November 10
Americas athletes, hurting
i time and tape, may find
after tomorrow's opening of
the Amateur Athletic Union Con-
vention that they are going to
have to strain just a few yards
more before making their last
lungeS across future finish lines.
At what promises TO be one of the
most turbulent athletic meetings in
years, the men who make the rules
are going to consider drastic changes
liz prevailing codes.
A move to adopt the metric system
OF measurement of track events, among
others things, ranks high on the
agenda.
Supporters of the move point to the
fact that this system is in force in the
Olympic games and that, since Amer
leans are prominent participants, a
uniform system is desirable.
The meeting will open tomorrow
afternoon and extend through Tues
day. At its conclusion many Of the
$50 delegates will go on to Washing
ton for the quadrennial meeting of the
American Olympic Association on NO
vember %
Has Heavy Program.
THE meeting here will fnd
crowded program. Among the
things scheduled for considera-
ton are:
A growing movement to transfer the
1885 Olympic games from Berlin be-
cause OF the anti-Jewish feeling in
Germany.
A provision which would invest
cities and towns authority to run of
their own separate events with the full
approval Of the national organization
and without first obtaining consent OF
their regional associations.
Selection of a new president to sue
coed Avery Brundage. who is retiring
after heading the organization for five
years.
Recognition of 11e records.
Reorganization Of the association into
smaller units.
The committee appointed TO map out
ways of recognizing the association
includes w. S. Haddock, president of
the Allegheny Mountain Association Of
the A. A. U. and candidate to succeed
Brundage; Gus Kirby, former A. A u.
and I. C. A. A. A. A. president of New
York; Fred Steers, Chicago; Frank
Facey, Boston; Lewis Beneditto, New
Orleans, and Seth Van Camper Of Los
Angeles.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19

Strictly Personal
T. ARL WHITEHILL is as clever at
r hunting as he is on the ball
field. The pitcher who did such
brilliant left-handing for the Nationals
in the championship campaign and
the world series this year has Just re-
turned to his Cedar Rapids. Iowa, home
from a shooting tour of the Canadian
wilds during which he bagged two
moose and deer
al Crowder, veteran right-hand
pitcher, and Heinie Manush, leading
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19

Since his return to Paris, DR. A Alex
hine, world champion, has played a
series of four games with DR.. o. s.
Bernstein. also a Russian residing in
Paris The result was a tie, one game
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19

G. E. Bishop and v. Sournin are play
ing practice matches of two games up.
The first of these matches resulted in
favor of Sournin, 2 to l.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1933-11-19
DIXIE PIN STAKES
TO ASTOR CLARKE
Sets Two Records to Win
CIaSSic--Morgan Hangs
Up Game Mark.

w WINDING up with a record
M set of 718, Aston Clarke
Y Y of Clarendon last night
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
LADY CYNTHIA
 MOSLEY DIED IN
 LONDON TO-DAY
Was Wife of Wealthy Fas= cist Leader, Sir Oswald Mosley, and Was Her. self a Politician

London. May 16-(UP)-Lady Cynthia Mosley, wife of Sir Os- wald Mosley, wealthy fascist lead CT and herself politician of note, died today. Lady Cynthia Mosley was a daughter of the late Mar quess of Kedleston and heir pre- sumptive to Baroness Revensdale, multi millionaire Colliery owner and one of the few women peers in their own right. Lady Cynthia inherited for tune of $140.000 a year from her mother, Mary Letter and her grandmother Mrs. Mary Letter, of Chicago and Washington. She married the ambitious young Mos
 ley in 1920 and started on a ca reer. Her grandfather was Levi z. Letter of Chicago.
 Lady Cynthia won a socialist seat in Parliament and served for two years. She then resigned from the labor party and followed her husbands lead into the British l fascist movement.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
THE GERMAN AND FRENCH CRISIS
 WAS AIMED AT
Informed Diplomatic Cir cles Believe Roosevelt Wants to Straighten Out the Old Enmities

Washington, May 16-(U.P.) = President Roosevelt's dramatic ap- peal to the world to-day was in- terpreted in informed diplomatic quarters as a well-timed attempt to a crisis between France and Germany.
 His proposal for a non-aggres- sion pact, if accepted, would give these ancient enemies further as- surance of protection from attack and, officials hoped, diminish the need for Germany's re-armament.
 For several days reports have been current in European diplo- matic circles that Chancellor Adolf Hitler of Germany, tomorrow might repudiate the armament sec tions of the Versailles treaty. This action, it was feared, might pro- yoke France into employing mili- tary or economic sanctions.
 Thus all hope of a successful out come of either the disarmament or economic conferences would have been ended.
 MT Roosevelts plan, officials here hoped, will make it possible for Germany to join the other Eu- rcpean powers in a disarmament treaty. Under the disarmament plan of Prime Minister Ramsay Macdonald of Great Britain, which MT Roosevelt suggested the na- tions should accept as the first step toward complete abolition of of- sensive weapons, Germany's arm- aments would be increased.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16

Thus in two history ute terances, one to the world, and one to the American congress, Mir Roosevelt seized the leadership in a war-threatening crisis. His action was intended to mobilize the ter- rife impact of world opinion against those who for selfish ends would plunge over another precis pice such as the World war.
 Significantly he struck hiD mighty blows on the eve of the speech which Chancellor Adolf Hitler is to make tomorrow to the German reichstag. That utterance is awaited with bated breath lest 1t open a breach that cannot be heals ed without bloodshed.
 T was impelled to this action,~ Mir Roosevelt told congress, ebe- cause it has become increasingly evident that the assurance of world political and economic peace and stability is threatened by selfish and shortssighted politicies, actions and threats of actions.
 "The sincere wish for this assur- ance by an overwhelming majority of the nations faces the danger of recalcitrant obstruction by a very small minority, just as in the do- mestic field the good purposes of .
 (Coutinued on Page SD
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
KING WASNAMED HIGH SHERIFF
 FOR WnNDHAM
House Passed Resolution to That Effect-He Is the Former Mayor of WillimantiC

Hartford, Conn.,, May 16-(UP) The house by resolution today voted to appoint Walter R. King. sheriff of Windham county. King. a republican, is former mayor of Willimantic.
 Kings appointment would be for the remainder of the term of Sheriff Charles A. Gates. who died about two years ago. Col. John McGarry has been filling the office on a recess appointment made by Governor Cross.
 Rep. J. M. Dove. of Killingly, sought to have the resolution tabled. but his move was defeated. Dove said 1t was useless to name King because he felt the senate would refuse to concur. Dove said that 14 out of 15 towns in Wind ham county favor Napoleon J. Fournier, a democrat, for the off, flee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
STATE BOARD
 OF EDUCATION
 NOT YET DONE
Growing Opposition to Any Change or Sub=
 stitute = Problem of Child Welfare in House

Hartford, Conn.,. May 16-UP) Growing opposition to the Ball educational bill. under which a state council of education would replace the state board of educa- ton and the trustees of Connecti- cut State college, mounted today with the bill expected to come to a vote in the legislature this week, possibly tomorrow.
 The two boards which would be replaced if the measure becomes law, took formal action against the bill yesterday afternoon. The legis- lative committee of the state Grange also has voiced its opposi- tion.
 The three groups hope to rally active opposition against the bill which has been reported favorably by the legislative committee or
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
MITCHELL IS PUT
 ON GRIDIR0N OVER
 HIS TAX PAYMENTS
IS THE
 FIRST BEHIND
 OOSEvELT

Rome, May 16-(UP)- Italy will accept President Roosevclt's world peace pro- posal internationally. it was said on high authority tonight. Authoritative quarters said President Roosevclt's move un- doubtedly showed he is cog nizant of the gravity of world , unrest.
 Italy, it was emphasized, is willing to promote any plan to help save the arms conference from utter failure. Premier BenitO Mussolini views the in- ternatiOnal situation as one of the most dangerous in years. He also believes this year is crucial. leading either to a long period of peace or to events which would plunge the world situation into approxi- mate chaos.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
Attorney For Cyril Buck Is
 DoneWithHin1
Lawyer J. Frank Kiernan of Wareham Was to Have Defended Buck He Saw Him in His Cell To-day and at Once An- nOunc d He Was Through
GRAND JURY IS
 STILL IN SESSION

Barnstable. Mass. May 16-(U P)-The lawyer who has repre- sented Cyril Buck since the lat ter's arrest in connection with the Kidnapping of Peggy McMath ari- nounced dramatically here today that he had decided not to defend the accused man.
 T am not going to take Cyril Bucks case" declared Attorney J.. Frank Kiernan of Wareham as he emerged from the county jail where he had confessed at length with the 41-year-old Harwich gar age proprietor.
 You will take no part in Cyyirs de.ense, then?" reporters asked.
 Absolutely not" replied Kier- nan emphatically. That's final"
 (Continued on Page S.l
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
THOMAS H. BECK STILL ATTACKS
 SALARY CUTS
Sends Telegrams to Every State Dept Head to Back Him Up in His Fight

Hartford. Conn, May 16-(UP) Thomas H. Beck. fighting for re- peal of the recently passed salary reduction bill, today sent telegrams to every state department head. state commissioners, agencies and institutions, calling on them to support his stand.
 Beck. magazine publisher and chairman of the board of fisheries and game. contends a pay reduc- tion at this time is unwise and a poor method of economizing. Beck's job does not pay a salary.
 It also was learned Beck had sent wire to governor Cross. replying to his letter that 1t was ''too late", to do anything about a revision of the budget bill now. Governor Cross had not given out the telegram, but in an interview last night at his home in Wilton Beck stated it never twas to late to correct a wrongs
 His telegram to the various state heads follows: Hope you will endorse proposed to repeal act cutting state employees salaries be- cause it now unwise and unsound and further restricts buying. Am sure your people not oyerpaid."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
SAN FRANCISCO
 AGAIN VISITED
 BY EARTHQUAKE
Shock Was Felt Over 100 Mile Area-NO Casual ties Reported, But Peo= pie Are Scared

BY FRANK H. BARTHOLOMEW United Press Stan COrrespOndent)
 San Francisco. May 16-UP)-- The San Francisco peninsula and the surrounding area for hun dred miles was shocked by q sharp earthquake at dawn today.
 The temblor occurred at 3:46 G.. m.. and lasted approximately Al seconds.
 No damage was reported. all though the city came to life at once.
 Telephone service was tempo rarily interrupted as girls left the switchboards. Market street aad other principal thoroughfares were filled with taxicabs rushing be- tween hotels.
 ~. Great excitement prevailed in Chinatown. where thousands ran into narrow Grant avenue and the cross streets. of the quarters.
 The milling throng was quieted. police headquarters reported. when U (Continued on Page 2D
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
Committee to
 Carry Out the
 Salary Slashes

Hartford. Conn.,. May 16-(UP) The board of finance and control today named a committee to carry out the provision of the Baldwin salary reduction bill, under which mately $i,000.000 annually on sal aries.
 Anson Keeler. state comptroller, Robert l.. smith, deputy comp troiier and John Gaffey. member of the board. were named to the committee.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
WARNARE TALK IN EUROPE HIT
 MARKETS THERE
Much Liquidation of Eur0- pean Currencies-Brit- ish Govt Waits for What Hitler Will Say
BY w. G. QUISENBERRY fUyntta<1 DroSs Star rnrrnSrnOndo

United Press Stan Correspondent
 London, May 16.-OP)-War scare talk in Europe, growing out of the German armaments situa- tion, led to liquidation of Eu- ropean currencies to-day, and the dollar rallied.
 The gain was slight, compared to the violence of the dollars losses when American imitation was be- lieved imminent. but 1t was evident that the nervous money market was taking the German situation seriously. The pound opened at $3.95 1-2. off half cent. and by noon had dropped to $3.94.
 British governmental officials and the public remained fearful that Chancellor Adolf Hitler would precipitate a crisis by fiery de- mand for re-armament of Ger many before the Reichstag to-mor- row, but the diplomatic expert of the Daily Herald forecast a mod crate and conciliatory address.
 Hitler, the expert said. would yield to the pressure exerted by Premier Mussolini of Italy and. to the unanimity of opposition evil i (Continued on Page 2.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
NO OLNESLOST
 IN GREAT FIRE
 AT AUBURN, ME,
Conflagration That Caused Loss of $2,5OO,OOO Swept Away Blocks of Buildings in Course

Auburn. Me, May 16.-UP)- Consoled by the knowledge that not a single life had been lost. Auburn today surveyed the ruin and sooth- ed the desolation left by $2, ,'5O0,- 900 fire along the hilly, river bank settlement where its shoe and tex tile workers lived.
 As established and emergency relief agencies worked necessarily to provide food, clothing, and shell ter for the refugees, a careful checkup of the damage showed:
 At least 1,500 men, women, and children homeless.
 About 25 persons suffering from slight burns or minor injuries.
 A plot a mile long and two-to-
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
LONDON PAPERS SPLASH IT OVER
 FRONT PAGES
ROosevelt's Keep the
 Peace sos" Is What
 Lord Bother m ore 's Evening News Called It

London. May 16.-(UP)-s "Roosevelt's Keep the Peace SOS" as Lord Rothermere's Evening News called it splashed across the front pages of the late afternoon newspapers to-day.
 There was no time for immedi- ate editorial comment, but news. paper headlines told something of the first impression caused by the presidents letter to his fellow rulers.
 "Roosevelt's dramatic appeal to the nations of the world" the Star called it in a banner line across it's first page.
 "Roosevelt's peace plan," was the Evening Standards line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
RUSSIA HAS BEEN
 BROUGHT INTO THE WORLD PEACE PLAN
President Roosevelt Men= toned That Nation in His World Message and
 It FOreshadOWs Some
 Talk on Its Recognition

Copyright, 1888. By United Press)
 Washington, May 16-(UP)- The American delegation to the world economic conference, it was learned today from a high official source, will be prepared to talk with representative of Soviet Rus sia on the same basis of freedom and frankness as with envoys of any other nation.
 This policy, sharp break with custom of the last decade, envis- ages the actual existence of a powerful Russian state, with its 16O,000,000 people. as a potent
 (Continued on Page S.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
TWO NATIONS NOT RECOGNIZED

Washington, May 16-(UP)-El Salvador and Liberia were the only governments normal ly recognized by the United States to whom President Roosevelt failed to send his appeal for peace and disarmament. The United States docS not recognize either present governments.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
ROOSEVELT IN SPECTACULAR
 WORLD ADVICE
Sends Message to 54 Rulers of Nations Re- garding War Echoes From Europe
By RAYMOND CHAPTER

United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 Washington, May 16.-(UP)- President Roosevelt seized the leadership of a war-threatened world today and, in message cabled direct to the rulers of 54 countries, summoned all nations to pledge themselves to send no armed forces whatsoever across their frontiers.
 He warned that if any strong na- ton refuses, the civilized world will know where to place the blame.
 q urge that no nation assume such a responsibility" he said.
 Raising his powerful voice above the rumbling war drums of Eu- rope, the president sent his sharp imperative call for peace in the form of an open uncoded message addressed to all the sovereigns of the world and through them to their respective peoples.
 (Continued on Page 2.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
Roosevelt Has Made New History To-day
 By Peace Messages
Crisis Was Threatening and the Presi- dent Sent Out Two Calls That Have Rung Around the Whole World HIS SECOND MESSAGE SENT
 CONGRESS IS MUCH SHARPER
By RAYMOND CHAPTER Limited Press Staff COrreSpOndent

United Press Staff COrrespOndent)
 Washington, D. C., May 16-(UP)-President Roosevelt struck two smashing blows for peace today.
 In call that rang around the world he addressed an open directly to heads of 54 including Soviet Russia He called upon them to pledge themselves not to any armed forces their frontiers He urged immediate reduction of offensive aramens. He responsibility for such obstruction before the civil zed world
 He then followed this appeal with message to congress cast in sharper words.
 Transmitting the of his world appeal to congress for it's information, he told the two chambers:-
 The way to disarm is disarm. The way to prevent invasion is to make it impossible"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
U. s. Attorney Medalie Says the Former Big New York Banker Owes the Govt the Sum of $85O,4z8 for Shirked Taxes
BY SIDNEY WHIPPLE United Press Staff Correspondent

Federal Court Room, New York, May 16 -(U.P.) - All the stock which Charles E. Mitchell sold to his wife to esta blish met losses" for income tax purposes, was actu- ally held by J. P. Morgan and Company, as security for loan of $6,000,000, U. s. Attorney George z. MedaHe charged to-day at the bankers trial on charges of evad- ing his income taxes in 1929 and 80. +
 Taking the jury through an in- tricate maze of financial deals whereby Mitchell escaped pay ment of $S50,00O Medahe charged
 (Continued on Page 8)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
SUCCESSOR TO
 LATE ARTHUR
 REED kIMBALL
Mrs Mosely, Daughter of the Late President of Yale, Was Appointed to State Board
By WILLIAM J. MORIARTY
 Democrat Stan Man)

State Capitol, Hartford, May 16 Especial to the Democrat)-Mrs Laura Hadley Moseley, daughter of the late Arthur Twining Hadley, former president of Yale univer- sity and wife of Nicholas Moseley, superintendent of schools in Meri- den, was to-day nominated by Gov ernor Wilbur l.. Cross to the board of trustees of the Long Lane Farm for Girls to fill out the unexpired term of the late Arthur Reed Kim ball of Waterbury.
 Mir Kimbalrs term would have expired on July l, 1884. Mrs
 (Continued on Page 2.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
Argentina Sends Word That Truce
 Is AcceDtable

Buenos Aires. May 16--(UP} - The government instructed the Washington embassy today to tell tho American state department <hat Argentina accepted the prin- .,ple of tariff truce.
 Argentina's participation in the world economic conference was announced, and Tomas Leberton, en,ba saa dor to France, Manuel E.. Malhran. rmbassador to Great Britain. Dr Teodoro Becu and pr tirncsto Hueyo wore nRmed us del- egntes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
ODD FELLOWS MEET

Middletown. Conn, May 16-(U P.)-The s3rd session of the grand lodge Of Odd Fellows of Connectl- cut convened here to-day. with more thas 5000 delegates frofs state lodges in attendance. The grand lodgc session will open Wednesday morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
Final News Flashes
MRS ROGERS WON DIVORCE

Reno, Nev, May 16.-(UP)-Margueri Miles Rogers second wife of Col. Henry H. Rogers, official of the Standard Oil company of New York, was granted divorce today after brief, private hearing before Judge B. F. Curler. She charged extreme cruelty.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
JAPAN REJECTED TRUCE

Tientsin, China May 16.-(UP)-A verbal proposal for Chinese-Japanese truce was re- jected by the Japanese legation today and Jap anese- -Manchu troops went into action to purge new sector on the Peiping Tientsin front of Chinese defenders.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
MAPLE LEAFS MAKE TRADE

Toronto, Ont May 16.- (UP) The Toronto Maple Leafs of the National Hockey league have traded Bob Oracle and $12,000 in cash for Hec Kilrea, star wingman of the Ottawa Senators, it was announced today.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
Markets At a Glance
By UNITED PRESS

Stocks strong at gains of to more than points. Bonds higher; speculative issues in demand Curb stocks rise fractions to points. Chicago stocks higher. Call money per cent. Foreign exchange weak against dollar. Wheat declines fractions; corn and oats ease. Cotton steady at small gains. Rubber rec0vers after early dip.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
BORAH SPEAKS OF RUSSIA
w aShingtOn,

Washington, May 16.-(UP)-.Former Chairman Borah of the senate foreign relations committee today pronounced dispatch of the Roosevelt peace message to Soviet Russia as 'the same as technical recognition"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
SUPERVISED STATE

London, May 17-(U.P.)-Japan plans to form a supervised state in North China to cooperate with Manchoukuo, the Daily Herald quoted a high Japanese official as saving to-day.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
TREASURY BALANCE

Washington, May 16--(UP)--The treasury net balance for May 18th, was $442,553.737.61
The Waterbury Democrat., 1933-05-16
The Weather

Occasional Rain Tonight;
 Wednesday Fair
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-17
THE OBATENJWA LEAGUE
REFLECTS OFFICERS

The Obatenjwa League. compos-
ed Of ministers wives of the city
met Tuesday afternoon. at the
home of Mrs. NJ. jenkins. 5l53
Eyaline Street. IIamtramck An
interesting program was rendered,
including the presentation of two
of Rev. Jenkins pupils IN vocal
and piano duet. A piano solo was
also given by Rev. Jenkins.
After the program. the follow
ing officers were elected for the
ensuing year; Mrs. NJ b. Askew.
president; Mrs. NJ O. Ross. first
vice president; Mrs A. Pittman,
second vice; Mrs. G.. r. Hin. sec
rotary; Mrs. Bertha Wright, asst.
secretary Mrs. Ruth S. Pace, cor.
secretary Mrs. H. G. Crider, trea-
surer; Mrs. NJ. Jenkins. devotional
leader; Mrs. Alma Thomas. jour
nalist; Mrs. II. =. Flack, pianist;
Mrs. Vaughn. church membership
committee.
The repast served by the hostess
was enjoyed and refreshing.
Detroit tribune. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1933-1933, 1933-06-17
Local Democratic
c ard P art y

The Michigan Democratic Lea
guc's grill room was q scene Of
beauty. lending It's black and sill
yer background to enhance the
lovclness OF the ladies and their
crisp organizes. iiuny chiftons,
and soft crcpes. Saturday. June 10.
at the initial afternoon bridge and
whist party. given by the organi-
zation's social service committee
Delicious sandwiches and ice
cream were served. Prizes were
! "a warded To Mksdames Carrie Cur
tfs. Lorene Reid, OsceoIa Cloud.
and Isoia Graham.
Among those present were Mes
DANES Cora Allen. Julia Washing
ton, Irma Wells. Marion Woods,
Carrie Russell, Lillian Givens. Ro-
ga Thompson. Alma Wroten, Ter
MAS. Carrie Curtis. Isola Graham.
)sceOla Cloud. .orcne Reid and
Mr.. Leon White.
The hostesses were Mesdames
Ray Collins, Mary Jeffrey. Mar
saret Hawkins Ella spence. r. G..
McBroom. and Misses Virginia Ma
or and Jessie Waller.