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The Washington times., 1934-02-16
Freeman Takes Hone
He Still Has His Spot
Experienced Promoter

Joe Freeman is NOT on the
spot, nor is he seeing spots,
but he's got the spot.
Which is to say that the
burgomaster Of Ninth Street
has been reading the papers
again. and is no little hoped
up over the prospect of legal
lied boxing in Washington.
Joe has been waiting prac-
Ideally a lifetime for this. He's
got that old pormotorial virus
in his veins and it surges
through his system at this time
with q renewed vigor.
He assures us that the min
ute the sport becomes official
hereabouts he's got the spot
to hold fights and that he'll
stop at nothing to give Wash
1ngton first class attractions,
sending out Of town and into
the finest markets for his
talent.
An Old Hand
Freeman would be no new
hand at staging any type Of
ring attraction, having taken
. dip into fight and wrestling
promotions; with varied sue
cess it is true, but neverthe-
less always in there trying.
Joe'S masterpiece was the
bringing of Jack Dempsey to
Washington for an exhibition"
over the old Center Market. It
was back when the Manassa
Mauler was still champion and
while it was then, as now,
strictly against the ethics Of our
fair city to charge admission
for fighting or to pay off q
fighter, Joe calculated he could
bring in a sparring partner for
Dempsey, have the latter give a
lesson on how the manly art
should be practiced-and there
by get around the statutes.
It worked like a charm, no
gendarms moving in to stop the
proceedings and no legal en-
barrassments in any form aris-
ing. But as q publicity feature
for the brain child Of Mr.. Free
man, he announced that Demp-
Sey would be on public view
for the purpose Of shaking
hands with as many as possible
in the lobby of The Washing
ton Times on the afternoon pre-
ceding the scheduled exhibition
or lesson or instruction.
A Slight Faux Pas
The net result was that
throngs jammed and pushed
their way to shake hands with
Dempsey, comparatively few
showing up in the evening to
pay to see Jack shadow box
and go through the motions Of
teaching a partner some Of the
blows that had made him
champion.
Freeman charges the faux pas
up to experience, paid off Demp-
The Washington times., 1934-02-16
COACH FOLEY.
SAYS TEAM
NOTREADY
By SID KATZNELL

It will be up to Tech and East
ern to bring back the bacon from
the Catholic University'S games
February "a. Central High will
not compete.
Bill Foley, veteran Central
track coach who has produced
some of the finest stars in the
country. says:
II have few veterans left over
from last year and newcomers
are not quite ripe for the c. U.
games. However we expect to
be In pretty fair shape by the
time the outdoor season COM
menceS."
"Big Chief" Speaks
Coach big Chief" Guyon, Of
Eastern, is not predicting a cham
pionship for his charges, but
claims they will be heard from.
He especially believes his track
boys will go long way IN the
c. q. games.
Eastern has a great wealth Of
material available from last year.
First Of all the Lincoln Parkers
have Bob Campbell who won the
discus honors in the interhigh
games in 1888. He is also fairly
capable shot-putter.
Then there is Eddie Miller, who
was tied with two of his team
mates, Dave Sprinkle and Harry
SwitZer, for the interhigh run
ming high Jump crown last year.
Sprinkle has since graduated, but
Switzer is still around seeking big
ger and better laurels.
Carroll on Hand
Dan Carroll, a sprinter, who
was promising last year, is on
hand. Others include William
Fischer, hurdler; Joe Peaslee,
miller, and Bob Cooper, dash man.
Probably the most experieced Is
the mile relay combination, com.
posed Of Joe Mahoney, Bill Fisch.
er, Bob Thompson and Frank
Donnella. Irish" Mahoney is the
anchor runner and can travel like
a whippet.
Several Of the newcomers who
have given promise are Allan
Miller, John Mccarthy and Ralph
Bucca.
Hap Hardell, who knows track
as well as he knows football, has
been working hard with his Tech
track aSpirants in the corridors Of
the huge Tech School for the past
month, and has them in excellent
shape.
Has Ozark Horse"
According to reports he has .
dark horse in Myer Serota, .
miller, who finished second in the
Maryland meet last year.
"Runt" Pearson, who grabbed
the 100-yard dash in a flat 10 sec
onds to equal the District high
school record last year, is back on
the sprint line.
Others who should give q good
account Of themselves for Tech in
the c. q. games are Began, 220-
yard runner; Charley Davis, half
miller: MorriSette, javelin and dis
Gus thrower: Smith, pole vaulter;
Hayen, quarter-miler: Ellwood
Davis and Emmerich, who are
handy men.
The Washington times., 1934-02-16
Ring Card Scheduled
For GuUrdsTO Tomorrow

District National Guards hold
their regular weekly ring program
tomorrow at the Armory, Sixth
Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
Northwest, at o'clock.
Roy Manley, Paddy Ryan,
Frank Mackenzie and Mike Tar
dugno will fight in the feature
bouts. The Merrick Boys Club
and Washington Boys Club will
fight in the supplementary exhi-
bition features.
The Washington times., 1934-02-16
2WGter Polo Games
Listed at ShOreh0y1l

A doubleheader water polo
match is listed for tonight at
the Shoreham pool.
Shoreham plays George Wash
ington and the Washington Ca
noe Club meets the Baltimore
Y. M. C. A. Play starts at 8
o'clock
The Washington times., 1934-02-16
SHERBAHN SETS
TAKONA MARK

Dutch" Sherbahn has the boys
talking to themselves in the Ia
koma-Silver Spring League be-
cause of his 442 set, the highest
ever rolled on the Takoma alleys.
His games are 1873, ISL and 158.
Bill KrauSS (Engineering)
turned in a 142 game and his
teammate, Soper, a 395 set to
share individual honors in the
Kilowatt League.
The Washington times., 1934-02-16
District Group Will Honor
Memory of doc" Green
By HARRY COSTELLO

Memory brings the light Of other days
On next Monday night in Of the National Press
Club, group of will gather to honor the memory Of
George ('Doc'O Green who died year ago
The Washington times., 1934-02-16
PORTER SIGNED

Earl Porter, sensational youngs-
ter who is the leading rider of the
current Florida racing season, will
in future ride under contract for
Mr6 Elizabeth n Lewis.
The Washington times., 1934-02-16
Alexandra School Teams
Face Busy Program

ALEXANDRIA, Va. Feb 16.-Alexandria and Lee-Jackson
high school basketball teams will occupy the spotlight the
vr0od dwavs hera tonight
The Washington times., 1934-02-16
CL0VERS SCORE

Clovers triumphed over Stew
arts Pharmacy 1920. Richter
with IL points for the winners
was high scorer.
The Washington times., 1934-02-16
McCawSeeks Revenge After
Kayo Last Year, But---
By GARRETT WATERS

They've always said boxers were serious people and here
case to it. At least here's prove the serious
mass with which college mittmen take their sport.
The Washington times., 1934-02-16
HEARTS WIN EASILY

Sacred Heart baSketeerS romped
over Nativity 85-9. j. Giebel led
the winners attack with 26 points.
Evening star., 1934-04-06

with final decision resting either with
Cummings or McCarl.
Carter said he does not expect to
make any move before hearing from
McCarl, though he will study the At
torney Generals opinion before de-
Gliding definitely. The Independent
offices bill as a whole. he points out,
is not effective until July /, and there
is q question in his mind If the 40
hour week proviso must be viewed
accordingly or as part Of the pay
restoration program, under which q
S per cent return was authorized
retroactive to February /.
Treasury Faces Problem.
This same question Is puzzling
Treasury ofhcials, with regard to the
Bureau forces, it was said. and. it was
added, there Is q belief in oficial
quarters that the new set-up will not
take effect until the start Of the new
ascal year.
At the Navy Department, in an
nouncing the new plan, it was said
the 5000 office workers in the field
The 5000 ONCE workers in the field
service inside and outside the con-
tinental limits of the United States
will continue to work . half day on
Saturday and are not affected by this
ruling, unless the controller general
DEGREES that this group be given Sat-
urdays of, without loss Of pay.
In Washington, in addition to those
at the yard, the 266 workers affected
are engaged at the Naval Hospital,
the Naval Air Station at Anacostia,
the Naval Research Laboratory at
Bellevue. d. c.. and the Marine Corps
quartermaster' shop.
The new ruling means that the en-
ployes affected here and elsewhere will
have Saturdays of, but will work on
Mondays. Under the system in vogue
since last September, these workers
had every other Monday of. One
week they worked a hours and re-
ceived for 1t 48 hours pay. The next
week they were employed SO hours and
received 40 hours pay. This averaged
Evening star., 1934-04-06
WORKING HOURS
f. MAY Be EXCEEDED
Stores, However, Must Ap-
ply for Permission OF
Code Authority. II

Maximum working hours set forth
In the code of fair competition for
the retail trade may be exceeded in
cases of extreme emergency" under
a special ruling of the National Re-
covery Administration, it was an
nounced today by the Retail Code
Authority for the District,
Retailers who are unable to secure
qualified help in times of peak busi-
ness for specific jobs may appeal to
the N. r. A. through the National
Retail Code Authority for permission
to exceed the hour limitations of the
code for regular employees engaged in
this work.
The District Code Authority, To-
Gated in the headquarters of the Mer-
chants and Manufacturers Associa-
ton, pointed out, however, that wages
at the rate of time-and-a-half must
be paid for this overtime.
During the recent Easter rush of
business here, for example, instances
arose where retailing establishments
were unable to augment their staffs
with seasoned, qualified help in spe-
cialized work.
An appeal to the N. r. A., however,
brought special dispensation and a
ruling that regular employees may be
worked overtime provided the extra
wages are paid. and that each request
is approved by the N. r. A. and the
code authority.
To avoid abuse of this privilege. the
N. r. A. insists that proper applica-
tion for this permission be regularly
made through the code authority.
The retail code permits extension
of working hours up to certain pre-
scribed limits during the so-called
peak periods. including Christmas, in
ventory time. etc. during which time
no overtime wages are paid
Evening star., 1934-04-06
D|L[|NGER JURORS ;
FACEPR0SECUT|ON
Criticized Judge Summons
Group to Answer Con-
tempt Charge.
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
CROWN POINT, Ind, April g.
Judge william J. Murray Of the Grim
inal Court today started action toward
prosecution Of the county grand jury
which criticized him in connection
with the escape Of John Dillinger from
the county jail.
The Judge ordered James Purdy Of
Hobart, Ind, foreman, and the five
other members Of the grand jury to
appear before him next Monday to
show cause why they should not be
cited for contempt Of court. He is
sued subpoenas for them.
"Untoward criticism toward myself
and the dignity of the courts of In
assigned for his action. The jury,
others, indicted Jail Attaches Ernest
Blunk and Sam Cahoon for aiding
and abetting Dillinger's famous escape
with wooden gun.
Judge Murray cited fully half of
the grand jury's report, which filled
three columns Of newspaper space, in
announcing the action.
The jurist declared the document
was written in "scandalous. con-
temptuous language"
The sections to which he particu-
larly objected were those criticising
himself for failure to transfer Dill
linger from the county Jail to the
Indiana State Penitentiary at Michi-
gan City.
Judge Murray said he would have
no authority to take such action un-
less Dillinger's life were endangered
by mob violence The jury report
said the Judge could, and should have,
ordered the transfer.
Evening star., 1934-04-06

was taken from the lake several weeks
ago. was left to charities. her will
yesterday showed. Adelaide c. Brown
of Munich Germany, her sister. Was
given $4,000 and St. Mary's Mission,
Omak Wash $4,000
Evening star., 1934-04-06
Saves Two From Mine.

Crawling into a gas-filled section Of
q coal mine with rescue apparatus
strapped to his back, DR.. J. c. Halli-
nan recently saved two oficials from
death near Rotterdam, England.
Evening star., 1934-04-06

10 hours work per week with a hours'
pay.
Attorney General Cumminss' ruling
touches all those whose remuneration
is fixed by wage boards or other wage.
fixing authority.
Evening star., 1934-04-06

TINE proprietor OF fish market Fifth Florida
northeast arrested escorted convicted within
hour yesterday when authorities discovered selling
bass violation OF the law Frank Bell commissioner Of fisheries
tle), with Talbot
men officer and the fish Denmad purchased for yellow perch
Hit
brought here alive
J. F. Thayer who s SafP
Evening star., 1934-04-06
NAVY SHOPS GET ~
a DAY OFF WITH PAY ~
H< UNDER new RULING

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-28
THREE NOW SOUGHT IN STEER KILLING
One Is Thought to Be WOman-Murder Weap- on Still Missing

Northfield, Mass, Sept. 2S-CUP) Three persons associated with Mount Hermon School for Boys were believed by police today to hold the solution of the shotgun murder of the Rev Elliott Speer. headmaster.
 when police gained valuable in- formation through close question ing of intimates of the Speer fam fly. All three have been frequent ing the campus since the youthful educator was struck down by a shotgun blast fired through a win dow of his home the night of Sep tember IA. police said.
 Police believed the motive for the murder had at last been reveal ed to them and that the proba ble arrest of the three suspects within two or three days might solve the case.
 The identity of the three suspect ed members of the school commun- ity was closely. guarded by authori- ties. but it was hinted one was a woman.
 Search for hte murden weapon continued today. Police were of the opinion the shotgun may still be somewhere on the 400-acre campus although they continued searching q desolate stretch of swampland Wilfred w. Fry. president of the school. announced q memorial will be erected in honor of the slain headmaster.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-28
OLD AGE PENSION
 PLAN PROPOSED
Would Pump Two Billions Into TradeG0es Be-
 fore President

Los Angeles. Sept. 28.-(UP).-- An old-age revolving pension plan designed to pump $2,00O, 1000, ,00e into channels of trade each month will soon be laid before President Roosevelt for study.
 Dr F. S. Townsend, 62-year-old Long Beach physician and author of the plan, revealed today that George Creef will discuss the plan with the president and will seek an appointment for Townsend to explain it in detail.
 For nearly year, Townsend has been perfecting . nation-wide or ganization to draft support for his idea. Today. he has GA Townsend clubs functioring in ~ states.
 According to his figures. between 4.00O.000 and 6.000.000 persons have signed petitions asking that the plan be put into effect imme- diately.
 Townsend proposes that every citizen over 60 years of age. male and female. be awarded a pension of $200 monthly with the provision that he or she spend 1t within 30 days and refrain from any gainful occupation or productive activity.
 The money would be raised by federal government from a sales tax. sealed from q light levy or. necessities to heavy impost on iuxuries. Townsend assumes at least s.000.00 persons would quail. fy for the pension.
 Dr Townsend's plan is viewed with disfavor by Upton Sinclair. the democratic nominee for governor.
 Tt would only take money away from abie-bodied young people and give it to c group of old persons" !" Sinclair said. Ut would imaose ah exorbitant eaiea tax which ths masses would And impossible to pay."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-28
WOMEN TICKETS ATTACK WORKER
Eleven Held in New L0n- don Strike Disturb
 ance To-day

New London, Conn, Sept 2s..-- (UP)--Eleven women were under breach of peace charges to-day as result of disturbance of the Armstrong Silk Co, where a wQ- man worker was attacked and sev- erely beaten late yesterday by q group of pickets.
 Mrs Jane Ccnnors, who refused to go on strike Tuesday after the mill had reopened. was said to have threatened pickets who charged she was canvassing homes of workers, urging them to remain at work. Bonds for release of tte accused assailants were furnished by fellow pickets who pooled their resources.
 A flying squadron visited the Aspinook company at Jewett City yesterday. where strike inau4u- rated two weeks before the genera, textile walkout, continued. Picket lines were established but there was no disorder. The refusal of workers to accept a reported 10 per cent wage cut may go to the regional labor board at Boston for settlement.
 Percy Ainsworth, manager oi the Hockanum mills, Rockville de- clared "the strike is over" and announced he would discharge any operative using such terms IS 'scab" or "rat" in referring to workers who remained at their looms during the general strike. {,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-28
ERNEST DESMONE IS HELD UNDER
 S3,OOO BONDS
Charged With Operating Auto Causing Death;
 Fatality Last August

Ernest Desmone, 31, of 32 French street, waived examination in city court today on charges of operating an automobile causing death and was immediately bound over to the next term of the su- perior court. Judge F. McGrath continued bonds at the, sum of $3,000.
 The charges are the result of the death of Anthony Rosatelli, 4S., of Croton Falls. N. Y, who was fatal- ly injured on South Leonard street August 10th. Rosatelli was standing by the side of an automo- bile when he was struck by q pass ing car, allegedly operated by Desmone.
 The death car continued on after striking the man. A short time later Desmone's car passed two motor patrolmen and failed to stop at the officers signal. It was overtaken after pursuit and was found to have a, broken headlight and a dented fender
 While Desmone was being ques- toned a menacing crowd gathered around and the police had to speed Desmone to the police station to avert serious trouble.
 A finding by Deputy Coroner Walter w. Smyth recently held Desmone criminally responsible for Rosatcllfs death. resulting in athe arraignment this morning.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-28
Dry Lalu Sleuth Jobs
 Are To Be Recreated
Three Take Local Civil Service Exams To-day-Off-
 cial Title Is Investigator in Alcohol Tax Division

Resurrection of posts similar to those of federal agents during the prohibition era is in order, with the jobs in this state to be filled by those successful in civil service examinations held in this city and elsewhere about the state this morning.
 Three candidates took the ex- animation at the local post office this morning under the supervision of Edgar D. Dwyer, secretary of the civil service commission for this city. Similar examinations were held today in post offices all over the state.
 The examinations were held of ficially to select investigators" for the school tax division of the in- ternal revenue department. That the jobs will be ones of a detec- tive nature can be seen from the fact that one of the requirements for eligibility was that the candi- date have at least a full year of experience in detailed investigation work. 2
 Internal revenue department of tcials have been more or less silent as to the examination and the po- sitions to be filled. and it is not yet known how many investigators will be chosen for the Connecticut area. The jobs pay basic salary of $2,600 year.
 Many taking the examinations in the state were men who had for merly been associated with the in. ternal revenue bureau. The govern ment now prosecutes most liquor law violations through the tax reg ulations and efforts to wipe out bootlegging are pursued in the main along this line of attack.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-28
INSANITY MAY BE HAUPTMANN PLEA
To Be Examined TO=flOr. row By Psychiatrist
 Says Counsel

New York, Sept. 2S.-(UP).- The first hint that Bruno R. Haupt- mann's defense in the Lindbergh case might be insanity was seen to- day in announcement by defense counsel that he would be examined by psychiatrist.
 James M. Fawcett,, counsel for Hauptmann, conferred again today at the district attorneys office.
 Fawcett said he would have psychiatrist and a doctor examine Hauptmann.
 T will be guided solely by the advice of my own doctors in this matter" Fawcett said, declining to name the specialists who will ex- anime the prisoner.
 Asked if that indicated an inc sanity plea, he replied:
 That's a matter of conjecture. Use your own judgment"
 He said we would have long talk today with Hauptmann.
 Previously. Fawcett had indt- cated that Hauptmann's defense would be based on his claim that Isidor Fisch. his friend who died in Germany last March. gave him the package in which he said he found the Lindbergh hanson money.
 System In Two Years s Reading, Pa., Sept 2S-(U.P.)-- The electric-alarm system found in Bruno Hauptmann's garage was
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-28
CLOT HING BURGLARS GET AWAY
Make Successful Break in Terryville Elude
 All Pursuit
BURGLAR ALARM RINGS
 AFTER DEPARTURE
Third Time Store Has Been LOOted in Re-
 cent Months

Waterbury police this af- ternoon were on the watch for a Buick roadster containing the men who escaped with merchandise valued at 1,500 after burglarizing a Terry vile clothing store. The burglars car, which was first reported to have headed through Bristol for Hartford, was later believed to have doubled back and come toward this city through Wolcott or Grey stone.
 The burglary was carried off with a sureness and dispatch that proved it apparent ly was the work of experienced hands, with the criminals aided by the fact that a recently installed burglar alarm either failed to go off or had been disconnected with great care.
 Victims of the $1,500 burglary were the Mara Brothers and Finan clothing store owners. who found after check-up that the loot included 25 suits. 50 overcoats ard large quantity of shoes. The burglary took place shortly after o'clock and early morning risers saw the bandit car speeding away from the scene, but were unable to see the marker plates.
 The burglar alarm went off IS minutes after the store bad been burglarized. much too late for the tLieves to be immediately appre- hcnded. Entrance to the store had been gained by jimmying open a rear door. leading off an alley way.
 It was the third time that the Mara Brothers and Finan estab. Iishments had been broken into in the past foursyears. After the last break, IS mohthH ago the burglar system was installed, but 1t failed today togive the alarm when the thieves broke in.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1934-09-28
RICHBERC MADE ACTUAL AIDE TO
 U. 5. PRESIDENT
Shake=up of New Deal Gives Him Broad Emer=
 gency Relief Powers
BY LYLE c. WILSON

Washington, Sept 28-(UP)- Donald R. Richberg, 53 years old and lawyer, emerged today from the shake-up of New Deal policy making machinery as an untitled but actual assistant president of the United States-salary $14,000 a year.
 His particular domain is the emergency field of federal activity. The combination of official duties and increasing personal dependence placed upon him by President Roosevelt give the smiling Chicago an a unique place in national af- fairs.
 l.-. MT Roeseyeltss-s scarcely would concede that there is an assistant president. Richberg would deny 1t But here are his responsibilities:
 1. Director of the industrial emergency committee re-organizea last night by executive order.
 2. Executive secretary of the executive council.
 3. Executive director of the na- tional emergency council.
 4. General counsel Con leave) of MIRA.
 In addition to the director. the mergency committee is composed of Secretary of Interior Harold l.. Ickes, Secretary of Labor Frahces