The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-08-29

Richberg, former legal division chief, with disloyalty.
 Richberg and Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins are backing an MIRA organization plan to which Johnson objects. The former has not actually retired from NRA but has been detached for duty as sec- retary of the presidents executive council. Richberg's resignation also has been offered but not accepted.
 Johnson was angered at the White House 10 days ago when Richberg offered reorganization plan which would supplant John sons one-man control with board. Miss Perkins Is reported to have backed Johnson.
 Johnson In Angry Mood
 Following the White House con- ference, Johnson, meeting with his policy board, is said to have described Richberg as playing fast and loose." Accusing Richberg of disloyalty. Johnson demanded in vigorous terms full loyalty of his staff. That means you too," he said, pointing to Blackwell Smith.
 My resignation has been before you for sometime and you can ac- cept it now if you wish,' Smith replied.
 As the meeting ended, Johnson in more jovial vein, asked Tender son when he would resign. Hen derson also advised the general that his resignation was in Johnson $ office and could be accepted when ever desired. Johnson assured both men of his confidence in their loyalty and value to the organiza- ton which apparently ended that incident.
 Richberg's resignation from the MIRA post has been offered to Johnson repeatedly since the presi- dent gave Richberg the more important job of coordinating emergency agencies and heading the executive council.
 Richbers May Quit
 Richberg's departure from NRA early in July was believed by ofti- cials to be permanent move and the matter of his resignation q mere formality. The clash between Richberg and Johnson appeared, in reviewing the incident involved, as more of q conflict of personali- ties and governed by widely different approach to government problems.
 Johnson has served the MIRA in the light of his "big business" and military background. Richberg has brought a background of wide legal experience and extensive ac- tivities with railway labor cases.
 Both agree basically on self gov ernment of industry although Richberg's theories are believed to take more account of protecting the consumer from price combines, and the little business man from annihilation.
 Johnson Urged to Leave
 Johnson's attempts to sever his connection with MIRA, it was learn ed authoritatively, have been par ticularly aided by Miss Frances Robinson, his former secretary and now executive assistant, who has been near the center of the con- troversy since before Richberg's departure from NRA.
 Miss Robinson, $6,000-a-year deputy administrator. is understood to have urged the general to make a "dramatic exit" feeling that in- flustries would rally to his standard ana add TO ms preStlSe as a na- tional figure.
 The presidents intent to keep Johnson on his administrative job was strengthened yesterday by an- nouncement that the recovery ad- ministrator's salary was increased July 1 from $6,O00 to $15.O0O. This disposed of one of Johnson's chief arguments for resigning. because he could not afford to remain on the smaller salary. and probably influenced his recent decision to re- main '.just as long as the president desires"
 Johnson continued his vacation af Bethany Beach. Del, today witl members of his family. Miss Robin son joined him by airplaue yestcr- day and is reported remaining un- IiI tomorrow.