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Evening star., 1934-01-16
Arabs Fail to See
New Moon, So They
Delay Their Riots
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
JERUSALEM, January l6.-
Because the new moon was not
seen last night to signal an end
to the Moslem fast of Ramadan,
Arab an-i-JewiSh demonstrations
scheduled for today were post
poned.
A recurrence Of last Autumn's
disturbances had been feared,
with Arabs planning to observe
the scheduled end of the relig-
ious festival today with demon
strations of protest against the
governments Jewish immigration
policy.
Thirty persons were killed and
300 wounded in Palestine during
Arab riots last October.
Evening star., 1934-01-16

the House has in its midst is a Con-
gresham who used to be millionaire.
The other day he made a statement on
Government fiscal policy in which he
figured Az per cent interest on $lO0OO,-
900 900 would be $45 900 900.
The Interior Department was holding
an asphalt hearing recently and sent
over to the N. r. A. for its asphalt ex-
pert He came in carrying a big book
which proved to be a French English
dictionary, and when he started to
speak. he spoke in French. AS no one
could understand him, it was decided
the hearing would get along without an
N. r. A. asphalt expert.
lCopyriRht. 1934D
Evening star., 1934-01-16
PLAYWRIGHT KILLED
Bernard CARRIER Dies When Auto

Bernard CARRIER Dies When Auto
Overturns.
GALLUP, N. Mex. January l6 (Pl.
Bernard CARRIER. %. Norristown, Pa.
playwright. was fatally injured when a
tire blew out and his automobile turned
over east Of here yesterday. He died at
a hospital.
Mrs. Charlotte Falkow and her 49,
year-old son, Lester, of Hollywood,
Calf. who were riding in the car. eS-
capped with minor injuries.
CARRIER was returning TO New York,
where one Of his plays was to be pro-
duced soon by the Little Theater Guild.
Evening star., 1934-01-16

Thirty-three- -year-old secretary OF agri-
culture and graduate of the United
States Naval Academy, decided late yes
terday to accept an offer made him by
a revolutionary junta to become Presi-
dent Of Cuba. He succeeds Ramon
Grau San Martin. who offered his res
ignation to the jllnta Sunday after
being in office only a few months.
A p. Photo
Evening star., 1934-01-16

Insiders in the airplane business say
Col. Iindb2reh has been worth more
than $3.50 900 to commercial aviation.
but possibly not to his own company,
which gave him that much stock Every
time he makes a flight, air line pas
senger business picks up.
The nearest thing to a fnancier that
Evening star., 1934-01-16
C. w. A. AIDS NEEDY
Two-Thirds of Iowa Families Re-
moved From Relief Rolls.

moved From Relief Rolls.
DES MONIES, Iowa. January 16 LP).
-Two-thirds of the Iowa families on
unemployment relief rolls in November
were removed last month through the
civil works program and other recovery
measures. F.. II. Mulock. Iowa relief ad-
ministrator, announced yesterday.
Families receiving unemployment re-
lief numbered 3597l in November, while
on December 81 county relief directors
reported only 1883 families receiving
aid
Total emergency relief expenditures
IN the State last month were $3l8.630
as compared with s573,536 in November
Evening star., 1934-01-16
PAY RETURN ORDERED
Restoration of Cut Directed by
Chicago Court.

CHICAGO, january. 1S (4).-Superior
Judge Denis E. Sullivan yesterday or
dered the city of Chicago to restore sal
airy cuts taken by elected public offi-
cials for this year, from the mayor
down. and to appropriate for the pay
held back in 1882 and 1888.
The order came ON a petition brought
by Municipal Judge John H. Lyle.
Evening star., 1934-01-16
OIL CODE VIOLATION
LAID TO STANDARD
IN FEDERAL SUIT

Continued From First Page.)
Evening star., 1934-01-16
What's What
Behind News
in Capital: I
Japanese War Scares
Just Propaganda
III For Big Fleet.
BY PAUL MALLON.

is not dry eye in the
House since Mr. Roosevelt spoiled
the publicity show of the Coinage
L Committee
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
To
Assemble Tuesday
Bpm Times Square
CHILD HEALTH DAY MocKERY
WHEN STARVING KIDS
CONSIDERED

Marching in solid ranks, thou
sands of Seattle workers are ex-
pected to join in a unity demonstra-
ton Tuesday. May First-Interna-
tional Labor Day.
Plans were laid at a United Front
Conference the 18th for the parade
to assemble at Times Square at 2
Pm, march down. Fourth Avenue
to University Street, ever to Third
Avenue and down Third to the
County-City Building. The police
department has granted a permit.
Will Fight for Class War Prisoners
The parade will stop at the Hem
ry- Whites Stuart Building on Fourth
Avenue and a COMMITTEES will appear
before the German Consul with de-
mands for the release of Thaelman.
leader of the German working class
and all other political prisoners in
Hitlers fascist dungeons.
At the County Jail, release of the
Frandsen eviction fighters will be
demanded.
In the true tradition of Moy Day,
which began with the fight for the
hour day in 1886, auto and truck
floats and hundreds of banners will
echo the fundamental working class
needs of the day; the fight against
hunger, war and fascism, for I'M
employment insurance. for the
right to organize and strike and
against the MIRA, for continuation
of the CWA jobs, for defense of the
Soviet Union (see editorial, Page ~.
Mass meetings at the TOGT Hall,
1109 Virginia. and at the Mt. View
Hall, 74th and Linden, will wind
up the days celebration. Both will
begin at eight p. m.
All over the Northwest, and
throughout the world, similar par
AIDES and mass meetings will unite
millions of workers and farmers.
In an effort to becloud the mean
ing Of May Day as International
Solidarity Day international Labor
Day.. May First has been now
been named Child Health Day by
government officials. This mockery
in the face of millions of working
class children who exist without
sufficient food and clothing will be
answered in the size and militancy
Of next Tuesdays demonstration.
(See page four for the history Of
May Day..
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
IHESPASS CHARGE AGAINST
THREE PlckETS STILL
HOLDS

Seattle, April lS-A crowded court
room of workers and sympathizers
and the vigorous defense conducted
by the International Labor Defense.
yesterday compelled Judge Knott TO
dismiss the charges against Is wor-
kers arrested in South Park two
weeks ago.
The judge stopped the trial after
only three of the defendants had
testified. exploding the charge of
unlawful assembly by asserting
their right to picket in support of
the striking agricultural workers.
They told how they were gathered
in front of the Desimon farm, call
ing to the workers in the field to
come out and join them, when Joe
Desimon and the deputies appeared,
all armed.
The white workers were herded
away from the Fflipinos and taken
away TO Jail.
Fearing that a charge might be
entered against him Of false arrest
by one of the men arrested at his. or
GERS Deslinon tried Just before the
trial to have the charges dropped
il the workers would agree not to
sue him, but the workers i'm Jail
voted unanimously not to accept any
conditions. They preferred to assert
their rights in open court and de-
mand complete dismissal of the
charges. With the help of their
friends in the courtroom they sue
ceeded.
The charges Of trespass against
Rodia, Akres, and Brown were not
dismissed, but postponed for two
weeks, with the men released in
their personal recognizance. Work.
ers should visit the judge and pros
ecutor, demanding that the charges
be dropped.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
Portland May Day
Conference Held

Portland, Ore.-On Sunday, April
18th a United Front May Day Con-
ference was held at the italian Fed
GRAFTON Hall with seventy five dele
gates representing various organi-
cations present.
Plans were drawn up to hold
a May Day Demonstration and
Parade, with the demonstration at
Plaza Park, 4th and Main Sts., be-
ginning at 8 p. NJ, and the parade
through the downtown streets af-
forwards.
A application for permit to parade
has been filed with the City Council.
A public address system to enable
the speeches to be heard throughout
the park will be installed. The main
slogans for the demonstration and
parade are the fight against hun
ger, fascism and war. The fight to
save the life of Theodore Jordan
will be stressed as one of the main
demands.
The United Front May Day Com
mittee which was established at
the conference with Earl Steward
as chairman Is covering all organi-
cations, urging them to send dele
gates and also participate in mass
In the May Day Demonstration.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
IN INTERESTS OF UNITY
Communists Initiate
Step 10 Joint Action
with Socialist Party

l. United May Day Demonstrations.
2. The fight for immediate rein
statement Of all CWA workers
without discrimination.
3. For Federal Unemployment In
surance Bill, HR 1898 and state
Initiative No. rs.
4. For fun support of the striking
miners in Roslyn. and the strik-
ing Filipino Agricultural workers
for the right of a union of their
own choosing, and a general mob
ilization of all working class
forces to fight against the strike
breaking MIRA and Wagner Bill.
5. Against higher taxes and fore
closures of farms.
6. Against Fascism and all imper-
ialist wars and war preparations.
Z. For the defense OF the Soviet
Union, the only workers Father
land in the world.
s. For the release of Thaelman and
all class war prisoners who are
interned in the dungeons OF Ger
many and Austria.
From the Seventh National Con-
vention of the Communist Party Of
1880 till the Eighth Convention Of
our Party in 1884 (recently conclud-
ed, April 3-S) our Party has quad
rupled it's membership, has organ
lied and led the workers in militant
actions against all attacks. This
indicates tho willingness of che
workers to struggle under the ban
ner of our Party and the correct
ness Of oar Party line. Neverthe-
less in face of the growing attack
against the workers and the farm
ers, the rapid fascination under
Roosevelt's regime, the fight can be
best fought with united front ac-
ton.
Therefore, we ask you to elect
5 members, and we will do likewise,
10 work our a detailed plan of &C
ton based on the above proposals.
Please Communicate this letter to
your membership with your decis-
ions.
'"The growing mass struggles in
the state Of Washington require i'm
mediate action, and will not allow
any excuse to avoid this issue.
Fraternally yours,
DISTRICT COMMITTEE
COMMUNIST PARTY, DIST. IL
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
Of Special Interest

Seattle, Wn., April pa
dozen student, liberal, labor
organizations join tonight in
sponsoring a mass defense
meeting at Moose Hall for the
young workers and students
sentenced to 80 and 90 days
for their part in an anti-war
demonstration April 6.
Included in the list of back
ers are both the Socialist
Party (Kenwood Branch) and
the Communist Party.
Seattle, Wn. - The NRA
regional board, as the Voice
of Action predicted, has ruled
against the Western Miners
Union, and for the coal oper-
ators.
Seattle, April 22-Disgusted
at the sabotage Of their strike
by leaders of their union, the
Filipino agricultural strikers
of the Puyallup Valley have
split away from the American
Federation of Labor and are
forming an independent I'M
ion. At a meeting today they
will hear the report of COM
mittee appointed to draw up
a constitution.
Seattle, Wn.,-Rumor from
one of the federal offices here
has il that the new work pro-
gram for the unemployed will
not begin May I, as promised.
Persons in this office, who are
in a position to know, state
that orders were received from
Washington, D. c., two days
before the interviewing of
workers began that no jobs
would be given out, but that
the interviewing was contin-
ued anyhow to dupe the job
less ex-cWA workers.
Seattle, Wn. Apr, 20 Chased
from pillar to post by Uni
versity Of Washington auth
critics, shut out of the Chris
tian Church, barred from all
other halls, the student con-
ference against war will get
Continued on page 4, column
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
Gust Shorter
As ChamberOI
COm'erce Goes
Vandalistic .
SHANNON, FORMER WELFARE
HEAD LEADS ATTACK
ON MURALS
By JERRY COSTANE
BY JERR

Seattle, Wn.-We have long sus-
pected-but never knew-how rel
atively little influence the LORD
Yields in his church until the
showdown in the Shorter contro-
versy.
You will remember the balloon
ed" stories emanating from the
sacred portals Of Pilgrim Congrega-
tional Church anent the flaming
murals. These ''incendiary" posters
starkly depict what any superb
cially conscious worker has long
been aware of-the vicious tie-up
between ornaments and disarm-
ament conference.-the tragedy of
cash for defense and Roosevelt
Roosts' for unemployed-the irony
of overproduction in the midst of
collective starvation-the unsavory
imperialistic exploitation of Stand
ard Oil China--the American Negro
Silver Shirts in juxtaposition to a
Negro woman being paid by a
planter upon the birth of his child
tho pathos of eager students
rushing into the diploma mill and
coming out ROTC rubber stamps,
getting but not seeking.
Obvious as these truths are, it
is commendable to find q clergyman
with sufficient CUTS to brave a
Chamber of Commerce" congre-
hn af Of
Thursday evening was a distinctly
foregone conclusion and should
have shown even a minister the
futility of attempting to bring
christ into the Church.
Conservatives have been talking
softly and carrying the Big Gold
Stick. For three months since the
last close vote staving off Rev.
Shorter's election, they have been
holding a party caucus that would
do Republicans credit. Denying in
terest in an custer move, these
machine politicians zealously pre-
pared to defend property against
use. Members, virtually deceased,
were wheeled in to block the
younger group in their effort to
convert the church to practical
Christianity. Bankers, lawyers,
realtors and OARS leaped into ac-
ton forcing thru a vote in order
to close the church which many
of them did not even attend rather
than to permit the food of member
ships favorable to the Radical
wing, to permanently wrest the
property from the Easter Bonnet,
Sunday Soporific crowd.
At one time the squabble ap-
preached a Tammany election in
tone-hoots, Kisses and hymns rent
the air, yet the tight Tipped solidly
voting Conservatives never wavered
until the last motion was carried.
Then the night Waterman was call
ed at the behest of. Joseph H. Sar-
gent Northern Life Co. Treas, who
felt that even God was no insur-
Continued on page 4, column 81
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
Olympia May Day

Olympia, Wn.. April 17-At a
county wide conference held in
Olympia April Is, participated in by
the Relief Workers Protective AS
ISOLATION, United Farmers League.
Unemployed Council, The American
League against Fascism and War.
the Women's Educational League
and the Communist Party, plans
were made for big County wide
Unity Picnic at Rochester April 29
to be followed with a demonstration
and march to the state capitol at
Olympia to demand the endorsement
of the Unemployment Insurance
bill and H. r. 1898.
Worker Correspondent.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
MANY DELEGATES EXPECTED
TO SUPPORT UNITY
PROPOSALS

Seattle, April 21-A delegation
from the District Committee of the
Communist Party left here today
for Gle Elum to propose united ac-
ton to the State Socialist Conven-
ton to be held Sunday April 90. Ac-
cording to a letter issued to the
delegates to the convention and to
all members of the Socialist party
the proposals of action are TO be
based on united May Day demoon-
STATIONS and on the immediate
needs of the workers, such as CWA
jobs, federal unemployment insur-
ance Bill HR 1898, state Initiative
No. rs, against the MIRA, against
War and Fascism, in defense of
the Soviet Union. 1t is expected that
several delegates to the convention
will fight TO have the proposals of
the Communist Party accepted, in
spite Of the fact that the National
Executive Committee of the Social
list Party has forbidden such action.
The proposal for united action
follows:
"To the Delegates of the Socialist
Party Convention:
"To the Members of the Socialist
Party, State of Washington:
The growing attack by the
Reosevelt. Wall-street government
agaihst the workers and the farmers
of the United States, has been met
With strikes, demonstrations, and
greater readiness to fight than
ever before.
"The Communist Party of Dis
trict No. IL is endeavoring to build
united front of all organizations
who are willing to unite on a mill
tant program to strengthen the
fighting ability Of the workers and
farmers in the state of Washington.
"The events in Austria, Germany,
and the rest of the capitalist world
has proven the necessity of militant
working class action, based on work.
ing class unity.
1--WE recognize the programatic
differences between the Socialist
Party and the Communist Party.
We are also aware that your Ma
tional Executive Committee is OPP
posed TO united action with our
Party. Nevertheless, unity on the
points enumerated below has be-
come binding in the interests Of the
toiling masses in the state Of Wash
ington.
Therefore, we propose the fol-
lowing for immediate united action:
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
5 Days to Kimlock
for Relief Battle
JENKINS GETS SUSPENDED
SENTENCE FOR BEING
ASSAULTED

Seattle, Wn, April 20-After being
beaten up by paid thugs while DEM
onstrating at the Rainier Valley Re-
lief Station in the demonstration
which put is ex-cWA workers back
on relief, William Kimlock will serve
five days in the city Jail and F.. H..
Jenkins has IS day suspended SEN
tence on third degree assault char
ges tried in Judge Knots justice
court today
In spite of the success in getting
these workers back on relief, Judge
Knott played politics by asking the
workers to come to him personally
with their grievances instead of
demonstrating.
The international Labor Defense
in conducting the defense pointed
out the discrimination against cWA
workers as we'll as the use of saps
by the thugs in beating up the
workers.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
Workers!All Outfor a UnitedMayDay
Free Filipino
Victim of Rape
Case Frane-up

Tacoma, April l7-Pastor Cabo-
ang, Filipino worker held i'm Jail
here on trumped-up charges Of rape
has been released by the work Of
the International Labor Defense in
showing the class nature of the
frame-up against him. He had been
held incommunicado, without any
charge, until the LID took over the
case last week.
Cabaong was arrested with Cam
arillo' Utance and Nunes, all menu
bers of the striking agricultural
workers union, in the attempt OF
the growers to intimidate the work.
ers.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
Ex-cWA WORKERS PUT BACK
ON RELIEF ROLLS BY
DEMONSTRATION

Seattle, Wn., April 16-Although
the Welfare Board framed Rainier
Valley workers and beat up on
them when they demonstrated for
relief for the Ex-CWA workers,
several workers who had been told
that they would have to wait from
Continued on page 4, Column y
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
.Anti-War Fighters
allied

Seattle, Wn, April 19-While
FASTING up posters advertising the
ALL University Anti-War Confer
ence to be held April 20 and 81,
young people Irene Borowski, Caryl
Cocky, Merwin Cole, Mike Smith,
Roy Leonard and James Occur, were
arrested and charged with disor-
derby conduct.
When they moved for continu-
alton of their case, it was set for
May 10 at 1880.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
Mill Worker Speedup Victim

BelIngham, Wn, April is - AngIn, founder the
National Lumber Workers Union this city while
unloading logs yesterday morning and died later
Murder is about the only way describe IL. To
towing the distance, the mill had Anelin unload
with donkey from a fiat a track
stead of m their santing track.
The union is demanding that the mill close
day of the funeral
Funeral arrangements ar being handled by the Ma
Lumber Workers Union and by the Communist Party of
which Angin also a member.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
Forgotten Man is
Still Forgotten

Washington, D. c.-President
Roosevelt has held a conference
with House leaders, mapped plans
to rush through remaining legis
Iation and have Congress adjourn.
Unemployment insurance, one
Of Roosevelt's campaign promises,
was not even discussed.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24

Once in a long time some con-
gresham partly wakes up and
speaks about Hitler. So it was I'M
usual and interesting to hear
Foulkes of Michigan say that Writ,
the Indiana red batter" was either
a paid tool of Hitler and wealth
or else a ''consummate ass"
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24

PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 4
TO READ SENSATIONAL UN-
1TY LETTER FROM YOUNG
PEOPLES SOCIALIST LEAGUE
TO MAY DAY CONFERENCE.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24
N. w. Tour Set
for AdaWrigh
and Gallagher
BANQUET WILi PREoEoE
SEATTLE MEET IN
MOORE THEATRE

Seattle, Wn.-Workers of Wash
ington and Oregon are enthusiast
tically pushing forward their plans
to greet Leo Gallagher. Interna-
tional Labor Defense attorney, and
Ada Wright, Scottsboro mother, who
will visit the Northwest on speak
ing tour May to May 16.
The two famous speakers will
carry the fight against fascism and
lynch justice into all the larger
towns. Gallagher's experiences as
counsel for the framed Reichstag
fire defendants gives him first hand
knowledge of fascism. Mrs. Wright
is carrying on a fight to the finish
with the fascist justice that has con-
~demned her two sons to death.
A statement on the significance
of the Gallagher Wright tour. and
what it means to the Northwest,
to the Jordan, Scottsboro and anti
fascist campaigns, is being PREPARED
by the district lid.
In Seattle banquet is planned,
to precede the meeting, at the Dolly
Madison tea room, Westlake and
Pine, P. NJ, May 10. Tickets should
be purchased in advance, from 300
Lyon Bldg, Seattle. The Seattle
meeting will be in Moore Theatre,
p. NJ, May 10.
Tacoma has secured the Coliseum,
18th and Market ST., for the meet
inn thara Nav o RAIlinphan1 has
Tulip Hall, May IL; Everett, Eagles
Hall, 26th and Colby Ave-, May ~;
Portland, Civic Auditorium, May 10.
Meeting places for Roslyn, Salem,
Eugene and klamath Falls are not
yet announced.
MOTHER OF JORDAN WILL
APPEAR WITH GALLAGHER
AND ADA WRIGHT
Portland, Oregon-Leo Gallagher.
along with Ada Wright, mother of
one of the Scottsboro boys, will APP
pear at the Civic Auditorium, Srd
and Clay Sts., Portland Oregon,
Sunday, May 18th at s P. NJ.
The mother of Theodore Jordan
is being brought here from Cali
fornia to appear at the Portland
meeting and other Oregon meetings
with an appeal in behalf of her son,
who is sentenced to hang.
Admission will be free.
Voice of action. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1933-1936, 1934-04-24

EACH week tlo paper bofOS q ASW
dollars behind, dollars that are hard
TO scrape together. Now. with prices
increasing all the time, and with
twice as much paper and ink to buy.
to continue at the 2 cent price Is
impossible.
Confusion over the continuation
Of present subscriptions has come
ts our ears. In spite of the added
expense, the editorial board has de-
cided that the only fair thing to do
is TO continue every sub now on the
lists until its regular expiration
date. In other words. II you sub
kcribed to the Voice of Action jan
harry Is and paid 81 for q year. the
ipaper will continue coming to you
k,ntil next January Is. Money re-
heived after today, Of course, will
lbe applied at the new rates.
The Voice Of Action does not print
ali the news. Some Of the scandal
and murders are missed--and a lot
OF good news that ought to be In.
But ono thing is sure. 1t does print
news Of importance that appears
nowhere else. No person in the
Northwest can pretend to be really
informed and not read this paper.
Every capitalist paper must distort
and color all news. deliberately. The
voice Of Action doesn't have to. II
30 happens that truth and the facts
are on the side Of the working class