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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-09-28
NRA CHIEF
RESIGNED POST
LAST TUESDAY
Resignation ArOuseS Belief That
The Administration Will
See Changes
PRESIDENT SUGGESTS
EVOLUTIONARY IDEAS

Hugh S. Johnson, NRA Admins
traitor, resigned his office on Tuesday
of this week. Mr.. Roosevelt accept
ed the resignation, which is effective
October Is. Both letters spoke OF
"new duties" for Johnson in the New
Deal in the future.
The President said he would take
up Immediately the questions OF NRA
reorganization and the protest from
textile strikers of discrimination by
employers.
The President emphasized again
that the reorganization Of NRA would
be of an evolutionary nature and that
changes would be made from time to
time on the basis Of trial and expert
ment.
Secretary of Labor Perkins and
Donald R. Richberg, director of the
National Emergency Council, both OF
whom had a sharp disagreement with
johnson, have been more closely con-
nected with labor or welfare work.
Some observers thought they saw sig
nificance in the fact that it was john
son who went out and not they.
On the other hand, Bernard M. Bar
uch, prominent financier-economist
and close associate of Johnson's and
Gerard Swope, head of General Elec-
trio, have been mentioned as possible
appointees on the MIRA policy-form-
ing board. 1t is recalled that it was
johnson himself who suggested that
NRA be ruled by board.
Against any theory that the Ad-
ministration might be steering to the
left, there was the assurance OF Sec
rotary Roper that the New Deal
would safeguard individual initiative.
In a speech in Cincinnati last night,
the Commerce Department head said
there was no thought of effective
Complete abolition of the old order
of our economic and social system"
Only the broadest outlines of his
plans for the NRA so far have been
limited by Mr.. Roosevelt. 1t is indi-
Gated that there will be one board
to frame policies, another group OF
regents to do the actual administer
ing, with judicial functions transfer
red probably to the Justice Depart
ment.
Whether the resignation of john
son means that the Recovery unit is
veering toward liberalism" or toward
conservatism" only the future can
say exactly. Johnson was considered
farther "to the right" than some 9TH
er high officials, though plenty OF
criticism came hurting his way from
the conservative camp.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-09-28

prevention. Their responsibility is
plain, and they should not evade it."
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-09-28
BICYCLE RIDING
ON PAVEMENTS
IS DANGEROUS
Constitute triple Threat" With
Football Playing And
Roller Skating

The triple threat" of football play
ing, roller skating and bicycle riding
in the streets is the subject of mes
sage addressed to parents by the Key
stone Automobile Club of Maryland.
"At this time Of the year" said AL
bert E. Buckley, manager of the Club,
highway accidents involving children
usually show marked increase. The
reason is not hard to find. Street
games and sports are responsible for
many accidents that otherwise would
not have happened.
"The playing of football in the
streets is one of the most hazardous
of sports. Roller skating is no less
hazard, and every motorist will
agree that bicycle riding by children
on heavily travelled streets is danger
to which youngsters should not be
subjected.
"Many parents are reluctant to for
bid such games and practices because
they do not wish to interfere with the
recreational enjoyment Of their chill
dren. They admit the danger, but be-
lieve their own sons and daughters will
avoid mishap. Unfortunately for this
viewpoint, there are numerous homes
saddened by traffic tragedies that
exercise of parental authority could
have prevented.
eve urge upon all motorists the
duty of safeguarding the lives of chill
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1934-09-28

true the people of Somerset are just
ly incensed over the attack, but, in
this instance, it is believed the culprit
will receive adequate punishment by
the courts.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
Reno Divorces
Peril Right
T0V0te

Because 10 residents of Mont
gomery county have obtained
Reno divorces they may be de-
prived of a right to vote in the
coming elections.
This was an unusual develop
ment in the county'S bitter po'
litical battle between "organiZa-
ton" Democrats and F'usionists
today when it was learned st
least 10 persons voting rights
had been challenged on tech
nical grounds Of nonresidence.
According to challengerS on
both sides, any person establish
ing residence in Reno or else.
where in order to get a divorce
must go through the entire
process of declaring intentions
Of becoming a voter and register
as though a newcomer to the
county.
Prominent among those chal-
lenged is Ward Caddington,
Democratic leader in Silver
Springs; and Kenneth Lyddane,
former attorney to the board OF
election supervisors, who recent
ly resigned his post to become
active on behalf Of the Fusion
party. Eight other organization
Democrats were challenged on
similar grounds.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
.. F. |. DEBATES
ON COUNCIL
BY RALPH B. JORDON

SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. IL
G.NS0-Delegates to the Ameri'
can Federation of Labor conven'
ton today buckled on their armor
and took up their spears for the
last big battle of their 1884 con-
clave-the tilt over the question
of enlarging the federation'S ex-
ecutive council. the governing
body.
The forces in favor of a larger
executive council are led by John
l.. Lewis, president of the miners,
who contends that victory would
mean more unions represented,
and a more representative and
dependable governing body.
The convention is slated to
close at a special session tonight.
The delegates already had dis
posed Of two of their most trou-
blesome problems-industrial VS..
craft unions, and Communism VS..
Americanism.
Industrial unionism e m erg e d
with flying banners, but Com
munism was soundly repudiated.
Hailed as one Of the most i'm
portant labor decisions in years,
the federation voted for the en-
couragement of industrial unions
organizing workers by indus
tries instead of by crafts-after
a hectic two-hour conflict on the
convention floor.
It was emphasized that indus
trial organization is to apply only
to "the great mass of unorganized
workers." and is not to interfere
with the present crafts.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
FA|R
DRAWS $4,000

FREDERICK, Md, Oct. IL.
Clear skies and ideal weather
brought out approximately $4,000
persons to witness the third and
big" day of Frederick's fair.
Fair officials say if today's
weather remains as favorable re-
ceipts will be the best in five
years.
The politicians were mingling
about the throngs yesterday and
found plenty of subjects" among
the large crowd. Harry w. Nice,
candidate for governor. and Fred
N. Zihlman, candidate for Con.
gress from the Sixth district,
worked among the visitors most
of the day.
Three harness classes and two
running events brought out more
than 10000 people who filled
both stands and all other avail
able points Of vantage.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
|CKES PRESSES
HOT OIL DRIVE

BY International News Service
Illegal oil, largely from the
east Texas fields, was blamed
by Secretary of Interior Ickes
for uneasiness over oil prices as
he prepared today for a new Of
fensive against "hot oil" op-
orators.
The drive was being pushed on
sea as well as land, with four
tankers, suspected of carrying
illegal cargoes, tied up, and the
Attorney General was considering
evidence on which to renew the
court fight on land.
Secretary Ickes, in revealing
that Louis CLAWS, his special in
vestigator, was in Texas direct.
ing the collection of evidence, de.
clared that the "hot oil'' op-
orators are the key to the price
situation.
Oil produced in excess of quotas
under the code, and shipped in
violation of interstate laws, is
regarded as a threat to stable
markets. Repeated attempts in
Texas courts have failed to check
the operators effectively.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
DIED

John A. Fleming. SO, s15 Maryland
Ave. n. E.
Charles S. Holley. So. q. S. Soldiers
Home Hopital.
Annie o. Hogue. rs. III c ST. N. e.
Wesley E. Cilley, IS. 119 Ninth st.
NE.
Peter J. Everly. a. St. Elizabeths
Manuel comeclo. "a. Home for Aged
John H. Hardesty. ~. Gallinger
Hospital.
James P. TAFT. ss. s7.o Upton St.
N W.
Louise Mcmahon. 81. St. Elizabeths
Mary A. McGinnis. 50, 2s25 Pennsyl-
vania Ave. n. W.
Mary E. Chin. SO, Seventh St. s. E.
Josephine Firmwalt. so, zoos Naylor
Rd. S. f.
Rose Foley 81. 1920 st. Sc.
Margaret r. Bailey. 20, Walter Reed
General Hospital
drens Hospital.
Infant to Thos and Ethel Rawlings
is minutes. Providence Hospital.
Richard A. Bowman, 66, 1921 St,
NE.
Elmer Duckett. 81, GallinEer Hospital.
Portion Cook. so, arrival Casualty
Margaret Woodbury.. Al, Gallinser
Hospital.
Mary Calhoun, "A, Gallinger Hospital.
Clarence Welch, 43. Galinger Hosr.
olivia Neal. 81. Freedmens Hospital.
Willie Hutchson, 35. Gallnger HOSP.
sesmon johnson. IS, tuberculosis
James Harris 3. Childrens Hospital.
James Crockett. 40 days. Freedmens
Hospital.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
Births and MARRIAGES

bridge, Mass
Edward o. Narrower. 81, Lorton, va.
and Janapher R. Webster. 5L I4O Tenth
Herbert o. Rogers rs. 212s connecti-
Ingraham St. n. w.
Robert s. Penn. ss. 200 Sheridan
Road s. E., and Augusta Christian, 50,
1902 Mann St, Lynchburg, Va.
James Ford. 81, 1414 Corcoran St.
and Florence Brown, 81, Alexandra, Va.
Gerard Brown. IS. and Marie Ssrnmes.
-, both Of los Florida Ave. N. W.
Minor Lewis. 2l, 1907 Marion st.
n. W" and Ruth Hall. 20. 1874 Marion
Paul Hemphill, IS, 81 Myrtle st. N. E.,
and Katie Thomas, 20, 80 K st. N. E.
vincent McCarron. 81. 22SS Mt. View
Piace. 5: E. and Dorothy E. Williams
21' 3144h o st. N. w,
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
Animals
Given Subsistence

Live stock in droughtoStricken
States must go on subsistence ra-
tions because feed and forage sup
plies have rea ached an unpreced-
ented low level, Secretary of Agri.
culture Henry Wallace said yes
terday in reviewing results of a
special survey. In States unaf-
fected by the drought, Wallace
said, live stock must go on sub
normal rations.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
BIRTHS

Norris and Lillian Conklin. boy.
Donald and Mary Hobbs, boy.
Benjamin and Helen Ledford. boy.
Nicholas and Rose Baebella, boy. .-
Andrew and Matte Dellastatiou% boy.
Elmer and Lorena Ellis, boy.
George and Nellie Shslor, boy.
Jorge and Helena FreitaS, boy.
Philip and Virginia Nsuman, boy.
Philip and Jessie DeGrouchy. boy.
Louis and Nellie Wisooker, boy.
Orsdell and Clara Forehand. boy.
Hal and Anna Williamson. boy.
George and Mary McWilliams, boy.
James and Anna Pendleton, girl.
James and Lillian Ward. girl.
Charles and Elizabeth Wood, girl.
Arvel and Mabel Absher, girl.
Milton and Margaret Thompson. girl
Lafayette and Janice Cox, girl.
Hampton and Mildred Conner, girl.
Alton and Eugenia Moore, girl.
Glenn and Lillian Vineyard, girl.
Eugene and Mary Scott, girl.
Levin and Charlotte Hand, girl.
Claude and Mary Harris, girl.
Van and Lee King. girl.
Benjamin and Thelma Washington,
10Y.
Lawrence and Viola johnson, boy.
Nick and Melia Reid. girl.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
j, ,S.STRUGGLES
WITH REPLY
On SILVER
BY KINGSBURY SMITH
Copyright. 1884. by International
News Service)

The United States has decided
to notify China it Is not in a
position to modify its silver price
raising program nor to define ex.
plicitly how that program will
work from time to time.
Secretary Of State Hull pre-
pared today to reply to the
Chinese note complaining that
the American silver program was
threatening to cause economic
chaos in China.
Hard to Phrase
The State Department was left
with the unpleasant task Of telling
China this government has no in
tention Of changing its silver
policy.
The experts are finding it diff.
ficult to do this automatically.
Efforts are being made to find
some method of placating China
without giving assurances of q
departure from the price-raising
program.
Secretary Hull hopes the reply
will be ready by tomorrow but
those striving to compose the
honey" words are not so opti-
mistic.
The Chinese government, in its
note, intimated if this government
does not change it's policy, it
should at least advise China on
how the policy is to be carried
out.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
HIT
UNETH|CAL'
POLICIES
BY LOUIS E. WHYTE

Assailing what it contends are
faulty and unethical policies Of
the present administration, the
Fusionists in Montgomery count!
today issued their platform
Meanwhile the Democratic part!
virtually has completed DRAFTING
a platform of its own which prob
ably will be announced in a few
days.
The Fusion platform reads:
1--WE condemn.
=. Il. The purchase Of real estate by
che county without proper safeguards.
"2. The policy Of Hccumulatinx vast
deposits Of county funds In favored
"s. The creation Of unnecessary pub
Nc jobs for political purposes.
az. The eItravagant administration
Of the Liquor Di:pensary Act:
IS. PO'iticaf'r located roads.
~. The .. .oitation Of Montgomery
county for the benefit Of political
o. 1n0 increase or the COunGy'9
indebtedness to the point where it
must borrow money to pay interest
on its bonds.
I'VE advocate
81. The adoption Of proper restric-
tlOns and safeguards to govern the
purchase Of real estate and supplies
"2. The deposit of county funds
FataBly among county banks with
proper security to the county.
Jobs, boards and expenditures.
~. Frank and Ineligible state-
monts to the taxpayers. certified by
auditors appointed by the circuit
court. showing the real financial con-
ditiOn Of the county.
"S: The minutes Of the county COM
missiOners to be a complete record Of
the proceedings and always accessible
TO the public.
:'6. Adequate school facilities.
gram after o survey by competent and
disinterested engineers.
'S. Limitation of bond issues to capi-
tai improvements imperatively needed,
which can be amortized annually.
-. Prohibition Of political activities
BY county police with penalty OF dis
miSSal from force for violation.
"1O. Establishment OF budget and
accounting system worthy OF the name.
I'll. Amendment Of existing law to
btAuO lHe 8HHudl report Oh INC
county treasurer shall show bonded
and other Indebtedness in detail and
the annual requirements for payment
Of principal and interest.
'l2. Tnstallment payment Of State
and county taxes
''1s. Bipartisan school boards and
commissions.
"14. Recovery Of cOunty's proper
share Of gasoline tax and its fair equit.
able expenditure throughout the cOun-
ty.
"15. Adequate surety bonds for
county officers.
"16. Correction of sewer pollution
Of county streams.
"17. Legislative investi ion Of
Washington Suburban Sanitary Conn
mission. with a view to its more ecO-
nOmical and efficient operation.
"lS. TwO-dOllar automobile tags.
"1S. Volunteer firemen to be free
from political interference and to be
eligible to State accident benefits.
"2O. A county government free from
the dictation Of q political machine or
boss, and one In which the citizen may
obtain his just dues ag o right"
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
WEST ASSURED
FEDERAL POST
BY International News Service

BY International News Service
Representative Charles West
CD of Ohio, defeated for the
Democratic senatorial nomina-
ton, today was believed assured
appointment to an important
Federal post.
The Endorsement of Senator
Bulkley CD of Ohio was added
to the long list Of colleagues
and Ohio politicians who have
urged his appointment as Direc-
tor of the Budget. Bulkley de-
clined to discuss the matter after
a call on President Roosevelt.
Reports were current that no
change would be made in the
present budget situation, and
that West may be appointed to
one Of many vacancies on Fed,
eral commissions.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
Gasoline Dealers
Wait Word of Cut

Gasoline prices in the District
remained at the lower prices estab-
lished yesterday as officials here
waited for information as to
whether there would be further
cut.
The price of gas was reduced two
cents a gallon yesterday, the cut
said to have been initiated by the
Standard Oil of New Jersey and
Louisiana because of overproduc.
ton in the East Texas Field.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
Men In Moving Car
Talk to Australia

SCHENECTADY, N. Y, Oct. IL
U.NS0.-A two-way radio con-
versation between occupants of an
automobile, cruising the streets of
this city, and the announcer in a
radio station at Sidney, Australia,
10000 miles away, was established
today.
Chester A. Lang, chief radio
announcer for station WGY, and
C. D. Wagner, a radio official,
riding in the automobile, carried
on a conversation with R. L.
Farmer, at station WX in Sidney,
between $50 and 7 a. m.
The conversation by the occu.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
Fixed Price Denied
Soft Drink Trade

Although it permitted fixed
prices in the cigarette industry,
the .NRA yesterday refused to
permit minimum price schedules
for the bottlers of soft drinks.
There is no emergency which
caused predatory price cutting
and ruin to small business in
the soft drink industry the NRA
held, on recommendation of Ar.
min w. Riley, division admins
traitor.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
Man Hit By Auto;
Ribs Are Broken

Jack Henson, 2l00 block of G
st. N. w., suffered fractured ribs
when he was struck by an auto
mobile on the Washington Rich
mond Highway near Columbia
Pike last night.
The car which struck Mr.. Hen
son was operated by Frank Hop
kins, 200 block of Lloyd Avenue,
Alexandria, Va, according to po-
lice reports. Mr.. Hopkins was not
held when it developed, through
investigation by county police, that
the accident was unavoidable.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
Montgomery Asks
School Bus Bids

New bids, with additional Speci-
fications, have been authorized for
the purchase of two school buSSes
by the Montgomery county board
of education. The bids will be re-
ceived until noon october 10.
All previous bids received for
purchase of the busSes were re-
jected by the board.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
Boy Scouts Hold
Regional Meeting

Various phases of scouting will
be discussed at the annual regional
meeting Of Boy Scout leaders from
Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania
and the District of Columbia at
the shoreham Hotel today and to.
morrow. Speakers include E. Ur.
ner Goodman, program director
for the Boy Scouts of America,
DR.. James E. west, chief scout
executive, Roy F. Seymour, re-
gional executive and others,
The Washington times., 1934-10-12

pants Of the car was rebroadcaSt
by Short-wave station W2XAF,
but Mr.. Farmers words were
picked up directly by Lang and
Wagner.
The small car, used in the
broadcast test, looked like any
other machine, except the rear
bumper was used as an antenna,
while an object closely resembling
a French telephone set occupied
a place on the dashboard.
Mr.. Farmers words from far off
Sidney came through clear and
distinct, according to Mr.. Wagner.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
Pheasant Flies
Through Glass

BAKER, Ore. G.N.s).-shatter-
ing glass startled attendants at
the st. Elizabeth Hospital here. A
speeding China pheasant crashed
through one Of the large front
windows in the chancellor's quar-.
ters. The birds throat was cut by
the glass,
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
DIR. Id. MCCARTHY

Requiem mass was said in st.
Francis de Sales Church today for
DR.. Leonard Daniel Mccarthy,
prominent young Washington
physician who died Wednesday at
the Perry Point Veterans Hospi-
tai, where he was a staff physi-
clan. He was only 80 years old.
Following the service, interment
was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
JOSEPH E. SHURLEY

Joseph E. Shurley, former resi-.
dent Of Washington, was buried
yesterday in Arlington National
Cemetery with full military
honorS.
A veteran of the World War,
Mr.. Shurley was wounded in
France and never recovered his
health. Two years ago he went
to California, where he died Oc-
tober 2.
He is survived by his widow,
Mrs. Barbara Singleton Shurley,
and a son, Joseph E. Shurley.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
LICENSED TO MARRY

Stephen o. Fugua. jr., %, and
Katherine P. Lemly. 21. both Of Fort
Benning, Ga.
and Ethel NJ. Tryan, %. Northumbo,
Melvin H. siegel. IS, 1918 Q st. N. W..
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
D. c. PHYSICIAN DROWNED

and two daughters, Mrs. Jane Cole
and Mrs, B. Wertz, Of Washing
ton.
The Washington times., 1934-10-12
By CARROLL MILLER

Funeral arrangements were be-
ing made today for DR.. Arthur
c. Merriam, distinguished Wash
ingto1 physician who was drowned
yesterday after falling overheard
from a yacht off the War College.
DR.. Merriam, who was So. had
complained of being dizzy shortly
before he fell overheard. His
companion, DR.. Walter G. Eisin-
ger, plunged overheard and made
a vain effort to rescue him.
DR.. Merriam was member Of
the United States Public Heath
Service for many years before his
retirement.
He is survived by a widow, four
sons and three daughters.
CAPT. G. w. JOHNSON
Final rites will be held at Ar
lington National Cemetery tomor.
row for Capt. George W. john
son. Engineer Reserve Corps.
Captain johnson, a Washing
tonian, died Wednesday while
visiting relatives in Rochester,
Ny.
During the World War he served
in France and was a member OF
Vincent Costello Post, American
Legion. For the past year he had
been in command of the CCC
camp at Clifton Forge, Va.
Captain johnson is survived by
his widow, Mrs. Loryma Johnson,