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The Washington times., 1934-03-29

Increased business activity in
Washington as result Of the
as and S" plan for restoration Of
Government employees salaries
was forecast by local business
men as Government officials,
merchants, and Army and Navy
officers joined today in praising
The Washington Times for it's
campaign to eliminate the pay
cut.
The restoration means that
Government employees will re-
ceive more than $2,0O0,000 on
April IS, representing the per
cent restoration retroactive to
February l. Beginning July L,
the employees will receive two
thirds of the pay cut.
Merchants congratulated Con-
gress for it's action in overriding
the Presidents veto, declaring that
the elimination of the pay cut will
act as stimulus for local business
Immediately.
Army and Navy officers were re-
joicing because the bill rectifies
serious inequalities" in the ranks
of Navy officers, and restores
salaries which, in some cases, have
been cut ~ per cent.
Kaufman Sees Boom
Declaring partial restoration OF
the pay cut will put Washing
ton on the track of prosperity,
The Washington times., 1934-03-29
AUSTRIA

VIENNA, March 20 UN.S).
The Red Princess" Elizabeth
Windischgraetz, only daughter Of
the late Crown Prince Rudolf, son
Of the former Austrian Emperor
Francis Joseph, was arrested to-
day on charges of illegal activity
in favor of Socialist leaders now
under arrest. These Socialists in
cluded her husband, Leopold
Petznek. Later Princess Windlsch-
graetz was released through the in
tercession of the Archduchess
Marie Louise, who told Interna-
tional News Service the Charges
against her are unfounded.
The Washington times., 1934-03-29
SWITZERLAND

GENEVA, March 20 (U.S0.
Arthur Henderson, chairman Of
the disarmament conference, said
today he would order a meeting
of the conference steering COM
mittee April 10. London dis
patches reported the British cab
inc desiring a further postpone
ment pending agreement Of pow
ers upon some method of granting
Frances. demand for security
guarantees"
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peared before
q House Naval
A p preparations
S u b committee
on the pay Is
sue, declared:
"A serious
inequality in
the ranks Of
naval officers
has at least
b e e n some
what recti-
fled. Prior to
p q 8 s q & e Of
this act some
of the Off
GERS haVeheen
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Washington Times Thanked and Congratulated By Federal EO

Icannot resist the temptation of again stating to
you that the campaign of The Washington Times has
been of untold benefit to all Government employees in
advancing their cause and it's JUSTICE i ......~
One can but wonder at the firm determination which
has been shown by your paoer to have this question
settled and settled right feel sure can tell you that
Government employees will long remember the cam
paign you have made.
AS you realize and have shown so we'll, the pay cut
question is not PARTISAN not class question: not geo.
graphical, but matter of simple justice.
From the statement of E. Claude Babcock president OF
GRAFTON of Government Employees.
The Washington times., 1934-03-29
SPAIN

MADRID, March 90 G.N.SD.
Strikers clashed with civil guards
at Malaga today in the first out
break of violence in the general
strike which began this morning.
The government is taking ex-
treme precautions to guard
against disorders throughout the
nation,
The Washington times., 1934-03-29
JAPAN
niversal Service Special Cable

Universal Service Special Cable
TOKYO, March 20 CU.SO The
japanese navy will oppose the five
year capital ship holiday suggested
by President Roosevelt in sign
ing the Vinson-Trammel treaty
Navy bill, and will demand aboli-
ton of all capital ships and re-
vision of the 5-5-3 naval ratio as
an alternative, it was said unof-
flcially today.
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T'imesLauded ForP Pay Fight;
Business Boom Predicted

Washington is bound to be
good, and it will be still better
July /. Both men and women
are happy today, and they owe
it in great part to the efforts
Of The Times in their behalf"
Leahy Sees Remedy
Admiral William D. Leahy, chief
of the Bureau of Navigation in
the Navy Department, who ap-
The Washington times., 1934-03-29

burdened with as high as . AZ
per cent pay cut, due to the fact
that there was no increase in
pay for them where they had
been promoted and taken on in
creased responsibilities"
Times Lauded
An official of the National Parks
Service, in eulogizing The Wash.
ington Times for taking the lead
in the fight for restoration Of Gov.
ernment salaries, said:
"The relentless and fOrceful
manner in which the Times led
this bitter fight against the pay
cut can only be described as
noble The paper has been Of
great service to the entire COM
munity, and is to be held in
high respect by every Govern
ment worker"
Hecht Head Elated
Harold H. Levi, vice president
and general manager of the
Hecht Co., said:
"We have watched with great
interest the determined effort
of The Washington Times in
keeping the vital subject Of pay
restoration before the public
and our 1aW-makinF body,
eve are happy not only be.
cause of the beneficial effect
that restoration will have on
business, but more because of
the needs of the Government
employees"
The Washington times., 1934-03-29

Joseph D. hau1-
man aid to-
day:
''The Wash.
ingtOn Times
d e s e rveS q
great deal Of
praise for the
work it has
done in bring
ing a b o u t
this 10 per
cent reStOra-
ton of the
Federal ay
cut. We, too,
in our broad
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ENGLAND

LONDON, March 20 GN.SO.
The American dollar staged its
greatest fluctuation in relation
to the pound in many weeks
today, falling sharply. The dol
lar opened at $5.11A, down
seven-eighths of a point from
yesterdays close, and continued
to lose, touching $5.13Hs shortly
after noon. This was 2A below
yesterdays final quotation.
PLYMOUTH, England, March
20 Q.N.SO Katherine Hepburn,
A erican actress, remained
aboard the liner Paris when it
touched Plymouth today, thus
contradicting reports she would
extend her European vacation in
England before returning to the
United States. Miss Hepburn
sailed from France yesterday af-
ter spending less than a week
in Paris.
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Chamber of Commerce Speaks

Washington Chamber of Commerce:
The Washington Times has been active and aggressive
leader in the movement for the restoration Of Government
pay cuts 1t assembled pertinent facts and information
and brought them to the attention of the Congress
straightforward and convincing manner.
It my belief that the leadership Of The Times was Of
vital Importance in securing the desired end which is
one that has had the support Of the Wash
1ngon Chamber Of Commerce In the Of that body
and on behalf Of the citizens Of the District Of Columbia
take pleasure in extending congratulations to The Wash
ington Times for its effective service
WILLIAM O. MILLER, President.
National Federation Of Federal Employees:
The Washington Times is to be congratulated on the
Ugor and the consistency Of its campaign in behalf Of
restoration Of Federal pay There be questioning
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TURKEY

ISTANBUL, March % G.N.S).
The Turkinsh government today
ordered the detention of the
Greek steamship Maiotis, with
Samuel insult, fugitive American
financier, aboard.
Detailed story on Page II
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The Washington Times is to be congratulated on the
vgor and the consistency of it's campaign in behalf of
restoration of Federal pay There can be question
ing the vital part it has played in calling both Con-
gressiona and public attention to the intoerabIe sit
uaton resulting from the so-called economy legisla
tion.
In launching its campaign against the iniqutous
Federal pay cut and the whole demoralzing system
of pyramidng furloughs, The Washington Times per-
formed not only an act of justice for the individual
Government employees, but took step which should
earn the thanks of every person.
Of Luther Steward president of the National Fedora
EmpLOveS.
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Representative Martin Lauds Help

On the other side Of the House, Representative Joseph W
Martin r (R) of Massachusetts, widely recognized
ing leader of the minority party also believes The Times wagd
Q splendid battle behalf of Federal employees saying
1.-The Times deserves great credit for its splendid champion
ship Of the cause Of Federal employees
Unquestonably its influence important factor in
the victory which has been achieved"
Representative Lorng M. Black r D) of New York,
Der Of the House District Committee another Congressman
quick to applaud the part played by The Times saying
1.-THE Washington Times, with its unflagging interest in
the Federal employees to be congratulated successful
elimination Of its fight for fair play
Texts of letters from civic organizations endorsing stand
taken by The Washington Times presented below.
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TIMES PRAISED FOR FIGHT.
To RESTORE j. S. PAY

Senators and Representatives civic leaders and Federal
poyes today heaped praise upon The Washington Times for
the part took in its fight for elimination of the Federal
cut.
Words of commendaton from both Democrats and Re-
publcans and chief among those Senator Pat McCaran
D) of Nevada who worked reessy chief Of the anpay
cut bloc in the Senate.
He said
The Washington Times stood at my back throughout the
restoration fight in its editorials These editorials
pointed and drew the attention the public and the Senate
to the necessity for relieving the Government employees Of the
excessive burden they have been forced to carry while their
salaries have been reduced "
The Washington times., 1934-03-29

PARIS, March 20 GN.S).-An
ambitious program for the relief
Of unemployment has been de-
cided upon by the French cabi.
net, International News Service
learned today. The progra
would involve an expenditure Of
IS 5,000,000,000 francs, or about
$987, 100000, on public works
over a six-year period.
The Washington times., 1934-03-29
Franklin Park Scene
Of Stations of Cross

The Stations Of the Cross will
be presented in Franklin Park
tomorrow from 2::30 to $50
p. m. by the Catholic Evidence
Guild, DR.. Charles A. Hart, di-
recting. He will be assisted by
the Rev. Felix Kirsch, noted
Franciscan, and the Rev. Quit
man Beckley. Dominican chaplain
Of the Newman Club, of Prince
ton University. A vested choir
from Catholic University will sing.
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NeWSOf

Of Magistrate Andre Benon, who
yesterday refused to grant him
provisional liberty, fearing venge-
ance might be exacted because
Switz confessed his part in the
spy ring.
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Representative Weideman Enthusiastic

Equally enthusiastic in his praise Representative Carl NJ
Wdeman D of Michigan bulky genial member of the House
District Committee. He said:
Considerabe credit due The Washington Times for the
in which it constantly focused attention upon the
plight Of Federal employees.
The editorials which appeared daily succnct the
point and undoubtedly great aid the Of Gov
workers. while the daily comments Of House leaders
were Of great interest and value to Congress.
The Times to be congratulated for the part played in
effecting return Of the pay CUT
Another member of the District Committee paying tribute
Representative Virginia Jenckes (D) of Indiana who
said:
1.-THE Times has been most helpful constructive publicity
a through this period and has played important part in
bringing together the opinions Of Federal employees and their
employers. It has done splendid piece of work.
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Senator Thomas Praises Campaign

From Senator Elmer Thomas D) of Oklahoma, who has
been a consistent pay cut foe, the statement:
Restoration of Government salaries is in harmony with
the Presidents program of recovery. think The Times
brought this the attention of the Congress and the people
IN such way to show the necessity for action to bring
about restoration The Times made it plain that the Presi
dent could consistently urge private industry to boost
salaries and the time hold Government employees to
q reduction"
One Of the ardent foes the pay cut Senator Ar
thur Robinson (R.) Of Indiana, who declared:
The Times editorials had tremendous effect in bringing
about reduction in the pay cut The editorials pointed out
forcefuy the why times like these the Govern
men should restore salaries They pointed out the ncon
ktency in governmental policy that increases in
Of its employees things made plain by
The Times that it left question to what the Congress
should do
The Washington times., 1934-03-29
Detailed Story on Page 81

PARIS, March 20 G.N.SO.-The
appeal court today denied the ap-
plication for release on bail of
Robert Gordon Switz, youthful
American held as a member of
an international espionage ring.
Switz appealed from the decision
The Washington times., 1934-03-29
FRANCE

PARIS, March 20 0N.SO An
nouncing solution Of one of the
gravest mysteries of the entire
$40,000,000 StaviSky pawnshop
scandal, the French secret police
today formally charged three
Frenchmen with the murder of
Albert Prince, Paris jurist slain
recently just prior to his sched.
uled appearance to testify in the
financial Swindle.
Detailed Story On Pare n
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SENATOR WALSH
SENATOR CUTTING

the vital part it has played calling both congressional
and public attention the inolerable situation resulting
from the so-caled economy legislation.
For more than decade and half the National Fedora
hon Of Federal Employees has been the firing line in
behalf Of decent pay and working conditions for Govern
men employees During those years. in these try
ing months The Washington Times has been unfailng in
its support of square deal for the thousands of
upon whose shoulders the major responsible
ties of the Federal service
In launching its campaign against the niquitous Federal
pay cut and the whole demorazng system Of pyramding
furoughs The Washington Times performed not only an
act of justice for the individual Government employees but
took step which should the thanks of every person.
Cordially,
LUTHER G. STEWARD President.
GERTRUDE M. McNALLY, Secretary Treasurer
Better Business Bureau Of Washington D. c.:
On this day, which marks the beginning of the real
economic recovery for the District of Columbia through
the action of the Houses of Congress in renstag the
Government pay cut want behalf of the Better Bus
ness Bureau and also personally to express appreca
ton to the fine and powerful assistance rendered by The
Washington Times.
This campaign, aggressvely carried by you, un-
doubtedy had much to do with the reinstatement which
means much not only to the individual employees but
also to the entire community.
Your fine newspaper deserves the commendaon of the
entire community,
Cordially yours,
r. g. ADDISON, Jrr Chairman
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CONDITION OF TREASURY
BY International News Service
Treasury balance. $4,S63, ,463,
697 .66; internal revenue, $13,279,
247.21; custom receipts, $22,220,,
8O8.63.
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Board of Trade:

Board of Trade:
Restoration Of pay the Government employees is only
equity and justice. When the cut enforced it was
part of effort to bring the expenditures Of the Ma
tonal Government into line with its rapidly declining
ceips although the cut itself such nfintesmal
portion that it unquestonaby did harm than good
and the Board Of Trade did not consider it necessary
Now that the Federal Government through its various
agencies urging private to increase their sta
to increase and maintain wages apart from the justice
Of the situation the Federal Government doing
than is right in ''practicing what they preach
The Washington Times through its and editorials
has constantly kept before Congress and the Federal off,
cials the hardshps placed upon Federal employees through
the unnecessary continuance of the cut.
The Board Of Trade extends its appreciation and congra
uatons to The Times for the very pubcspirited attitude
they took behalf Of the Federal employees and their
splendid attitude in championing their
CLAUDE W. OWEN President
The Washington times., 1934-03-29

From the statement of Luther C.. STEWARD,
tion of Federal Employees.
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FAIR GOLFERS
T|EFORF|RST

Mrs. H. B. Hird, Manor, 90-13,
n, and Mrs. Harry E. KnausS,
Chevy Chase, 95-18, IT, tied for
first in the Hartig Trophy, which
was the feature event of the wom-
ems "field day" at the Manor Club
yesterday. More than 100 golfers
from the various clubs took part.
Mrs. Betty Palmer Meckley, In
dian Spring, was low gross win
ner with 4O-43, 83. Other low net
winners were Mrs. w. E. Gemell,
Manor, 94-23, II; Mrs. r. E. Bur-
ney, 1880, 70; Mrs. Harold Sin
ger, Woodmont, 1928, "a; Mrs.
c. B. Stewart, Washington, $40,
"a; Mrs. A. E. Dedicke, Army and
Navy, 87-9, 78, and Mrs. j. j. NC
Carthy, Congressional, 97-19, 78.
Other results follow:
Least number of puts for 1S. Mrs. B.
c. Hartig (Manor), 20; least number
is: least number second nine, Mrs: +. A.
smith (Manor), IL; blind hole winners,
Mrs. J. E. McCabe (Washington). Mrs.
c. F. Rhodes (Manor), Mrs. A. A. NC
Entee (Kenwood) and Mrs. Earl Strong
(Beaver Dam); most pars for 1s. Miss
Winifred Faunce (Manor), II; most
brides for IS, Mrs. L. G. Pray (Manorl.
Prize Winners in Nine-Hole Tourna-
ment dow nets)-Mrs. L. B. Brubaker
(Washington), Mrs o. L. Wal t
(Manor), Mrs. H. P. Brown (Manor),
Mrs. Earl Bean (Beaver Dam), Mrs. T..
w. Perkins; low gross, Mrs. r. E. Jones;
most number of puts, Mrs. j. F. Ebert
,(Manor); least number, Mrs J. E. Voll
(Kenwood); blind hole winners, Mrs. M.
r. Colbert (Manor) and Mrs. w. b.
Young lBeaver Dam).
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The school is to be conducted
on the mornings of Tuesday and
Wednesday, August Z and 8, start
ting at 10 o'clock.
To Teach Fine Points
The purpose of the school is to
afford instruction to all baseball
minded lads between the ages of
10 and 81 in the finer points of
the great national pastime. How
to bat, throw, run the bases, bunt,
make double plays, and play the
various positions, as well as les
sons in inside baseball" will be
taught.
Big league ball players will be
on hand both days to give lee
lures and answer questions on all
knotty problems.
After these lectures, the big
leaguers will get out on the field
and demonstrate, and they'll be
helped in this by the Boys Club
nine.
Success Promised
From the enrolment returns,
the school promises to be a huge
success. Since the announcement
of the school both your Sandlot
editor and Charley Reynolds at
the Boys Club have been deluged
The Washington times., 1934-07-28
MERR|CK TEAM
GOES ON TOUR

The Merrick Boys Club Juniors
leave tomorrow night on trip
which will take them through all
of the New England States. On
Tuesday they play the representa-
tive team of the South End House
in Boston at Poland Springs, Me.
This team is considered one Of
the best junior teams ever devel'
oped in and around Boston.
The Merrick team is at present
leading the pack in the No. 5 Met
ropolitan Police League and If 1t
wins the championship will lay
claim to the D. c. Junior Cham
pionship. It is willing to back up
that claim by playing series with
the Clarendon Juniors leaders in
the National Capital City League
or any other outstanding junior
team in Washington.
Players making the trip are Nor
ris DeSimone, Roddy Bell. Wilbur
Eaton, Buddy Cole, Joe Crisaful,
Tom Boggs, Merrill Gagg, Alva
Pepper, Wesley Taylor, Dick Gull
lens manager, and Martin O'Phe-
Ian, director Of the club.
The Washington times., 1934-07-28
CAUGHT
At HOOPER|.
BY GINO SINH

Koopers Island plops conspicu'
ously into the fishing news with
catch of 18 plump trout there
Thursday, along with some 200 big
hardheads. All the trout meas
ured better than "a inches.
Rockfish are being caught coca
sionally at Tall TimberS bottom
fishing and trout in all sections OF
the bay in ever increasing num-
bers. Blues are also making steady
progress. The best fishing is
shortly after dark.
John Donald, Perce Sutton,
Larry Homan and Ed jameson
picked up 300 small hardheads
and several small blues and sea
mullets in the vicinity of Ridge,
Md, Sunday.
Trout at Herring Bay
Mr.. and Mrs. Herb Cohen and
Harry Cohen and Harry's girl
friend, Hilda, were pleased with
three trout IS inches in length
at Herring Bay Saturday, featur'
ing a catch of Al finsterS, includ'
ing besides the trout, two blues,
and the rest fair-sized hardheads'
A fleet of over 100 boats under
the supervision of the Fishing
Guides of the Chesapeake, are
operating out of Greenbury Point
Md, with the slogan, I'VE Cover
the Bay" All boats are modern
and sport United States custom
licenses.
Capt. Bob Burchett is offering
the use of his fast twocabin boat
to fishermen with no restriction
on hours for SIS per party
Phone West River 1878.
The Washington times., 1934-07-28
KANN'S SEEKS
PAIR FROM
LANSBURGH
BY GARRETT WATERS

ny OAnhE11 i WAxEnS
An avalanche of games in the
several leagues in and around the
city will keep a large number Of
teams busy.
Today's league contests feature
two in the Department Store cir
cult, which will find the Kann's
and Lansburgh mines meeting on
the South EllipSe at II a. m, and
the Kann'S and Hecht teams en-
gaging in an afternoon clash at
2:30 o'clock on the same dia-
mond.
Seek Two Games
Kann's will be out to grab
both of these engagements today
in order to strengthen the teams
hold on first place in the second
half series.
Tomorrow this league has one
game on schedule-that between
Hecht and Palais Royal on the
North Ellipse diamond at II a. m.
The National City League has
several interesting contests tomor-
row. In Section B, the Union
Printers oppose Blue Goals in a
game of most Importance to the
former, while in the same section,
Blue Flames meets the WarwickS.
These games will be played at 3
O'Clock on the East and South
Ellipse, respectively.
Juniors Busy
Junior teams in this circuit will
be busy in three games which list
Washington Maid VS.. Clarendon,
South Ellipse, l p. M; Goode
Cleaners VS.. Langdon A. c., North
EllipSe, p. m, and McGruder A.
c. VS.. Washington A. c., Magruder
Park, 3 p. m.
Here are a few midget class
games in the same league which
should be interesting. Schwartz
Cleaners play Jack Pry Mats. Dia-
mond No. II; Clarendons oppose
Simpsons Pharmacy, Diamond
No. 5: Lanes Delicatessen meets
VerSis Food Products, Diamond
No. l, and McAlwee A. c. engages
the Wizard LockSmithS, Diamond
No. Z. All games at II a. m.
MajeSticS Play
One of the best independent
games on the days card will send
the Majestics in action. This time
Connie Wyche's team meets the
Annapolis A. c. nine at Annapolis.
Ray Davidson, crack left-hander,
and Huck Wynne will form the
Majestic battery, these youngsters
needing no introduction to local
Sandlot fans. Today the Majestics
play the Quantico Marines at
Quantico, Va.
There'll be only one game in
the Montgomery County League
tomorrow but it promises to be a
humdinger. It lists White Haven
against North Washington on the
Four Corners diamond at 3
O'Clock. North Washington is max
ing a real bid for the flag and if
it can win tomorrow it'll be closer
to the top than any time this
season. (
The Washington times., 1934-07-28
STROKE
To Be SHOWN

The overland recovery breast
stroke, which has the mermen and
mermaids of the country in tur-
moil, will be demonstrated during
the Crystal Pool meet at Glen
Echo, August 6, in which the ma
tional three-meter Junior diving
championship will be contested.
The demonstration will be made
by member of the Dragon Club,
of Brooklyn, N. Y.
The D. C. A. A. U. 220-yard free
style championship will also be in
cluded on the program. Another
event carded is the 60-yard free
style for men and women.