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Evening star., 1935-01-08

way, and subsequent Congresses can
correct defects which may develop
from time to time. Certainly the pur-
pose for which such legislation is de-
signed Is worthy of the best thought
Of the Nation and If launched at this
session, as am confident 1t will be,
the Seventy fourth Congress will be
assured Of a place in history.
Would Extend r. &c.
The first piece Of constructive leg
islation this Congress will be called
upon to enact is one extending the
life of the Reconstruction Finance
Corporation. I think 1t Is generally
agreed this will have to be done, and
1t should be done without delay. The
r. F. c. has proven to be the right
arm of the administration in its battle
against business depression. and while
gains have been made, as even the
most skeptical must admit, alnd victory
appears in sight, the President should
not be hampered by any faltering on
the part of Congress. I think can
say with assurance that the House
will not fail to do its duty In this
particular.
There are other emergency agencies
set up by the last Congress at the in
stance of the administration, which,
If they are to continue, must be given
a new lease on life. These include the
National Recovery Administration and
the Agricultural Adjustment Admin
istration. Both Of these agencies have
been the objects of bitter attacks from
within and without, and yet think it
will be generally conceded they have
accomplished much good. Business, I
am sure, has no desire to go back to
the era of unrestricted competition
the rule of fang and claw-and the
recent referendums by farmers on the
continuation of the hog corn, wheat
and cotton control programs indicate
faith and hope for the future
Both of these agencies, of course,
were in the nature of experiments.
This was pointed out by President
Roosevelt himself, and in the light of
the experience gained there may and
I expect will be notifications in their
continued set-up, whether 1t be perma-
nent or for limited period, which
will be designed to allay much Of the
criticism directed against them. The
difficulties of administration which
have been encountered and overcome
by those in charge will be the best
criterion by means Of which Congress
will shape this legislation to provide
the greatest good for the greatest
number.
Tax Legislation Necessary.
1t is going to be necessary for this
Congress to re-enact some tax legisla-
ton. There were emergency levies in
cluded in the last bill which other
wise would lapse and the revenue from
which is necessary for proper flnan-
cial operations of the Treasury. How
ever, unless some exceptional and un-
foreseen burden develops, don't look
for any substantial change. The
rapid recovery in business may even
afford an opportunity for the elimina-
ton of some Of the so-called nuisance
taxes and certainly will insure graft
flying increase in the national revenue.
One of the very important duties
devolving on Congress and with par
ticular emphasis on the House is the
passage of the nine regular supply
bills. These provide the funds for
Evening star., 1935-01-08
Church Home Group Meets.

The incorporators of the Episcopal
Church Home will meet in the parish
hall Of Epiphany Church Friday at
4:30 pm. The yearly reports will be
read. All friends Of the home are
invited to attend.
Evening star., 1935-01-08
Baby Dies of Burns.

Three-year-old Julia Connor, COL
ored, died at Casualty Hospital yes
terday Of burns suffered month ago
while playing with matches in her
home at 708 Nineteenth street north
east.
Evening star., 1935-01-08
Electrical Engineer Dies.

MONTREAL, January 8 (P).-W. C.
Adams, head consulting engineer of
the Northern Electric Co., died yes
terday. He was born in Minnesota.
Evening star., 1935-01-08
Night Coughs
Relieved

You can have rest tonight.
Coughs caused from colds need
not disturb you and members of
your family. Halls Expectorant,
a pleasant, soothing syrup, quickly
relieves irritated membranes and
tickling, helps expel mucus, and
warns throat and chest. Makes
you feel better right away. If
cough bothers tonight, take Halls
Expectorant. There's nothing
like it.
HaMExpse1oRA,,r
a1 All DRUG STORES sss. Sos saS %
The Washington times., 1935-01-31

H. Birch, Colmar Manor store
keeper, last February.
Mr.. Birch was shot to death
when he drew a gun and attempted
to battle holdup men whu entered
his store the night Of February 4
last. The robbery netted the killers
only 81.
Mais and Legenza, ruthless kill
ers who staged a spectacular jail
break several weeks ago, killing q
guard, will go to the chair early
Saturday morning.
Legenza, who has two broken
legs, will be carried by guards, un.
able to walk "the last mile"
The two killers have confessed
to a number Of crimes in the
vicinity of Washington.
The Washington times., 1935-01-31
Mais, Legenza Quizzed
On Birch Staying

RICHMOND, Va, Jan. 81.
With only few hours separating
them from the electric chair and
with every hope of clemency ex'
hausted, Robert Mais and Walter
Legenza today were questioned by
Prince Georges county authorities
in the hope they might clear up a
sensational killing near Washing
ton.
Police Sergeant Ralph Brown
and Deputy Sheriff William Cliff
ton, acting on a tip from the De-
partment of Justice, questioned
the two leaders of the tri-State
gang about the killing of August
The Washington times., 1935-01-31

MRS. CLARA GIBSON
GUNMAN GEORGE
GIBSON'S WIFE told of
living IL years of torture
until the law caught up
with her husband. Federal
agents slew Gibson in a
gun battle which ended the
career of the Chicago
killer. Photo by Interna-
tional.
The Washington times., 1935-01-31
ROMEO GYPS II WIVES

TOLEDO, Ohio, Jan. 81 GN.S0
One wealthy wife after another
until he had married IA in sue
ceSSion, all of whom he fleeced,
is the marital record to which
authorities said today 75-year-old
William j. Currier, of Fort Wayne,
Ind, had confessed.
He was held here for Miami,
(FlaO authorities, who want to
try him on swindling charges.
The rowing Romeo had lived
in Los Angeles, Galveston. Miami
The Washington times., 1935-01-31
BABY BOND SALE
To Be OPENED
ONNARCH |

With the passage Of the "baby
bond" bill by Congress, Secretary
Of the Treasury Morgenthau an
nornced today that the new securi-
ties, to be issued on a discount
basis with a 10-year maturity and
sold through the Post Offices, will
be ready for purchasers on March
I. They are to offered in demoni-
nations of $25 to $4,000.
President Roosevelt will buy the
first bonds of the first issue, 1t
was stated at the Treasury.
At the White House it was said
the "baby bond" bill is not ex-
pected to reach there from the
CSpitol for several days.
New Issues Hailed
Enthusiasm for the new issues
has been expressed in many quar-.
ters, Secretary Morgenthau said.
It was stated that Tom Smith,
vice-preSident of the American
Bankers Association, who is
scheduled to be elevated to the
presidency Of the association next
year, is among those who have
welcomed the Treasury plan to
obtain a wider popular distribu-
tion Of its securities in this man
rer.
Detailed plans for the sale Of
the bonds were announced for the
first time.
Highlights of the program are:
Baby bonds" will not be
Baleable or transferable, except
to the Federal Government.
Like short-term Treasury Ger.
tificates, they will be offered on
o discount basis.
Issue Each Month
There will be a new issue
each month while the national
emergency lasts, or so long as
the Treasury feels that it is nee
eSSary to raise funds in this
manner.
IN these respects the new bonds
will differ from other long.term
issues offered in the past. A plan
to prevent theft Of the bonds and
to reassure owners as their safety
also was disclosed.
At the option of the purchasers,
It was said, the Federal Govern
n1ent will retain possession Of the
actual bonds and give the pur.
chaser q receipt for the money,
thus making it unnecessary for
investors to rent safe deposit
boxes or take other precautions to
insure their safety.
Will Sell For Cash
Secretary Morganthau said the
bonds would be sold for cash, and
that their face will bear a table
showing their value, representing
the purchase price plus accrued
interest at each six-mon+h period.
They will mature in 10 years, &C.
cording to the present plan.
Interest is to be computed from
the first day Of each month, and
the selling price of the bonds will
remain stationary through the
month. according to Treasury
experts.
There has been no announce.
ment from the Treasury as to the
interest rate of the new securities.
The Washington times., 1935-01-31
Expert to Address
Group of Workers

Robert Alcorn, well-known au'
thority on Government retire
ment conditions, tomorrow will
address the Association Of Pro.
fessional and Technical Employees
of the Department Of Agriculture
at 4:45 in the departments
auditorium.
Members of the association are
affiliated with the American Fed
Grafton of Government Employees.
The Washington times., 1935-01-31
President FavOrs
Frisco Exposition

President Roosevelt heartily ap.
proves the proposed 1888 San
Francisco Exposition, Mrs. Flor.
ence Kahn (R0, of California,
said today.
In conferences with Mr.. Roose-
velt and State Department Off
cials she obtained sanction for a
resolution inviting foreign nations
to participate in the exposition.
The Washington times., 1935-01-31
LAND SUIT FILED
International News Service

Condemnation proceedings to
acquire eight square blocks of
property in South Boston, over
looking Old Harbor, as a low
rent housing project, was insti-
tuted in the Federal District
Court in Boston yesterday, PWA
Administrator Ickes announced.
The Washington times., 1935-01-31

Toledo, and other cities and had
lived with each of his successive
wives long enough to get stran.
gle hold on the major part Of
her wealth, police officials said.
His wife No. IA was named as
Mrs. Josephine Kehoe, whom he
married six months ago. They
came to Toledo to visit Mrs. Ke-
hoes daughter, and now the bride
Of six months alleges that Cur.
rier has possession of $4,000 be-
longing to her and her daughter.
The Washington times., 1935-01-31
Alaska Air Base
Sought for Army
International Newn seryIco

Establishment of a strong mill
tary air base in Alaska as a vital
preparedness measure was pro-
posed in a bill to be introduced
in the House today by Represen-
tative Dockweiler CD of Cali
fornia. The measure would give
the War Department full author
ization to proceed with its con-
Struction.
The Washington times., 1935-01-31
VERTISEME EMIT
STOMACH BLOAT
GAS
HEADACHE

People who take the Little Daily
Dose Of Kruschen Salts every morn.
Mg-only as much as will lie on a
dime-don't have to worry about gas
In stomach, bloating or stomach
acfdity.
Take it in your morning cup Of
coffee or tea (tasteless that way) and
bear in mind that a lar lasts 2
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-05
Wide Waters

When the Washington naval treaty was drawn up in 1921, it was generally agreed that the action had averted an almost cer- tain war in the Pacific When Japan de- nounced the treaty recently, a good many people got an uneasy feeling that perhaps this once-averted war would again become an almost certain thing. This fear was only natural. The treaty was drawn up to end naval race which, in the years lm- mediately after the armistice, had become both expensive and angerous-especially dangerous, in view of the object lesson which 1914 had provided as to the prob able fruits of unrestrained competitor in naval armaments. If the treaty dies, the way is open for new race to begin.
 Nevertheless, the outlook today is by no means as perilous as one might suppose. For the one saving factor in the situation is simple bit of geography. The three great naval powers-England, Japan and the United States - are separated from one another by thousands of miles of salt water.
 This, fortunately means that any one of these nations can build a fleet which Will provide complete national security for it. self without menacing the national secur- ity of either of the other two. That was rot the case in the famous naval race be- tween England and Germany.
 Those two countries were close togeth- CT. If Germany were to have fleet strong enough to keep German sea lanes to the cutter seas open, it had to be a fleet strong enough to dispute with England control of waters vital to England's safety. The same thing was true the other way around; an English fleet strong enough to make England secure was automatically a fleet strong enough to cut Germany off from traffic with the rest of the world.
 Neither nation, therefore, could attain naval security without at the same time raising direct menace to the security of the other. Feverish naval building follow ad by war was the only logical result. The present situation is vastly different. The United States fleet may be strong enough to keep our own sea lanes open and pro- tect our coasts, and still be too weak to invade English or Japanese waters for such large-scale maneuvers as would be necessary to force either country to its knees; and the same thing is true of both the English and the Japanese fleets.
 This fact should not be overlooked. It makes all the difference in the world be- tween the situation today and that which obtained just before 1914. England and Germany could not build for security without directly threatening each other; England, America and Japan can do so.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-05

fense we leave with our readers. .. ''The fact that there is so much peril for him and that the hazard of walking on the highway, especially at night and in bad weather, has impressed upon him the ex- treme necessity of caution does not war rant neglect of his rights. He is entitled to great deal more protection than is now given him and it is sound safety ac- compIishment not only to try to direct his conduct for better performance but also to plan for and impress upon the motor vehicle operator that his rights in the highway are limited and that other users must be absolutely safe-guarded by con- duct in operation. ."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-05
Why Not Highway Paths?

Robbins B. Stoeckel former Motor Ve hicle Department Commissioner, makes quite an impassioned plea for the pedes- trian in statement carried in the press of the state this week. He does not believe that enough consideration is being extend ed to the mere man in the street by all authorities Everything that is done in the
 way of traffic management and develop
 ment is for the motorist and not for him or her who trudges along the sidewalks, crosses streets through passing streams Of
 cars, etc,
 as.Ail of which might prompt us to ask
 just what is going to be done about 1t.
 Make the pedestrian the motorist and the former the latter and the same situation exists. We learn nothing by reversing our
 positions. The transported pedestrian is
 lust as scornful of the efforts of the < transported motorist to cross the street as K the latter was when he was the former, if
 you can follow this line of reasoning. In !, short it all depends upon the two individ- I uais-the motorist and the pedestrian. ! But when MT Stoeckel, now research associate in highway transportation at ! Yale University, touches on the subject ' of protecting those who use our highways as sidewalks, he comes close to problem that is near and dear to us on the Water { bury Democrat. We return to the war gladly when it is fought over the oft gnawed bone of contention - highway 3 sidewalks Today, even as in the past, we urge that highway development go hand in hand with provision for those who util- ize the highways afoot.
 x That does not mean that every highway z in the state should be equipped with suit able parallel paths. Far from it. There rare many places where rarely, if ever, sdoes the human foot rest for more than a sdozen consecutive steps. But there are very many notable examples where the mortality rate jumps simply because peo- pie insist on walking on road over which autos of all descriptions travel at high rates of speed It is upon them that we yKge all eyes be focused. It is to them that attention must be paid.
 A closing paragraph in the Stoeckel de-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-05
IN TO-DAY'S MAIL
This newspaper responsible for opinions from communications unless accompanied WILD le writer's and adr will accepted.

to get the inside facts of the out of-town concern. information on honesty, integrity and souridness of those who seek Waterbury "coid cashv, through contributions or do- nations--inyestments from resi-. dents of the city.
 Countless out-of-town concerns make a speciality of canvassing fraternal organizations and sug- gesting dances, circuses, airplane meets, anlJ cake-waiks, as a means of increasing their funds and of- fer to undertake the sale of tickets for half the proceeds or more. In many Instances this has been done and the organization "gypped" out of the hogs share of the amount collected or the tickets sold.
 Some of these concerns are reli- able and some are not. Reference to the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce is generally made If the concern is not known. In other cases the chamber is informed by the local concern or organization
 holding the dance or entertain
 ment, so that when soliciting for the ticket sale begins the Chamber of Commerce is in position to an- swer the numerous queries sent into 1t by the persons solicited. An organization failing to notify the c. of c. is at disadvantage, as many merchants refuse to ,sub- scribe without the Q. K. of the c of c. s
 Out flown concerns usually gel the O. k. of the C. of C. whicl is the mouthpiece of the merchant and the businessman of the city. 1T this way rnisunderstandings ara avoided.
 So the cooperation of the c. o1 c. is always desirable. It's the al. most universal opinion of the Wa terbury businessmen that none, solicited for the benefit of local or. l ganizations should as far as pos sib1e be kept in Waterbury and thii is due to many out-of-t0wn organ. izations, many from New York wht send their agents into Waterbury to solicit aims for orphan homes
 etc., etc., in which Waterbury hal | no interest and has much need o1
 all such aims for its own indigep population, . It Is probable that many racket Ito obtain funds 4n Waterburly b, lracketcers fcF out of-town concern have been nipped In the bud ant the thuEhe is due to the vigiIant To cal c. Of c. and its managsrnent. ] FRED EDwARps.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-05

Formal inauguration of Connecticut's tercentenary celebration is set for April 26 under present plans of the commission. By that time motoring will be in full swing and the state will be donning her best bib and tucker of green and variegat ed colors. We can expect great influx of visitors during the tercentenary year. And we should be properly prepared to receive and entertain the guests. Every city and town in the state must play some part in the coming celebration, whether it be big is long or short. It is only once that a state can celebrate it's 3OOth anniversary. We must make the best of it now that it is at hand and let nothing pass to make the occasion momentous one.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-05
Return Judge John F. McGrath

The Democrat is vitally interested in the city court contest of Waterbury. We are interested because we think we know the true sentiment of the people of the city. We know Waterbury is democratic city, and should have some say in the se- lection of it's judges. But we doubt if partisan feeling exists in the mind of the people toward Judge John F. McGrath.
 For years this able John McGrath has been connected with our city court, first as it's prosecuting attorney and later as it's judge. No man understands the people of Waterbury better. than does Judge McGrath. He has lived among us since birth; he comes from family of old time residents, all of whom have been large taxpayers in this city for great many years, and who have helped in the..r way to make the city what it is today.
 Waterbury has fond and dear feeling for him. It wants him back where he rightfully belongs, and the Democrat openly and fearlessly endorses him again for the nomination. He has been good judge, an exceptional student of the human angle, and his decisions have been of the kind that proves the great value of the man.
 Judge McGrath is republican, who holds the good will of every citizen of the city regardless of party. To us he and Judge Mascolo are the kind of men who should be renominated and endorsed with out the slightest opposition. Waterbury is we'll satisfied with them. And in so saying we think we know the real feeling of our public just little bit better than some others of the city who would upset the present efficient personnel of our lower court for politicai reasons.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-05
T t+ 1As .Mis A Book a Day
A Glance At Some New Murder Tales
BY BRUCE CATION

The proddings of an inexorable conscience compel report today on the following murder mys- teries:
 : "The Clew of the Forgotten Mur- der" by Carleton Kendrake (Mor- row: $2). Here's a first-rate book about a newspaper reporter who gets his paper into libel suit and who, while out to square things, stumbles into a mystery which results in ihis getting bumped off,
 His boss then puts things in the hands of an expert criminologist and hard- boiled, fast-moving and excellentIy constructed thrill CT is the result.
 'The>Budapest Parade Murders" by Van Wyck Mason Doubleday Doran: $2). Munitions makers plot European war. q fpacifist steals letters which prove 1t, and they have him murdered to stop an ex- pose. So the gallant Capt. Hugh North, U. S., leaps into the thick of things and turns up with the murderer in time to preserve the peace.
 Very stagey adn preposterous unless you're simply nuts about in ternational intrigue.
 "The Spy Paramount" by E Phillips Oppenheim { Li tile . Brown: $2). More internationa intrigue, this time centering ir Fascist plots and counter plots in. volving italy, Germany. and France and constituting another threat to world peace.
 Brave American, beautiful .wom- en, hairbreadth escapes, all in tho regular Oppenheim vein. Don't say didn't warn you.
 'The Shot From the Door" bs Charles Barry (Dutton: $2). Lon. don blackmaiier is shot just as pretty girl opens his door. She is innocent of course--but can ii be proved?
 There's a transplanted Amert- can gangster in t, and asybenevo. lent retired Scotland Yard flat foot, and before you finish 1t T gets more than q little dizzy.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1935-02-05
So They Say

The United States badly needs another way of voting and a way of making key decisions. -Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace.
  The question of and peace is not one on which the opinion of the uninsructed should be invited. '
 Sir John Simon. British foreign secretary.
  For my part. | believe that the ofrgotten man Is he who by his industry, economy, and honest efforts earns his living and supports his family.
 -Sas Fl. Strawn attorney.
  I am not q prophet. but feel absolutely. at least nearly. sure that 1t will not be possible to convert matter into energy for practical purposes
 Prof Albert Einstein.