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The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-13
LET DANGEROUS
ISSUES ALONE,
FECHNER WARNS
Orders CCC Instructors to
Avoid Controversial
Subjects.
BY DANIEL VI. KIDNEY
Times stan Writer

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-Di-
rector Robert Fechner of the Civil
an Conservation Corps, who last
ear banned certain educational
Pamphlets from CCC camps as be-
ing too controversial, has approved
a new series.
Although Mr. Fechner considers
the new pamphlets safe" they are
to be accompanied by manual for
instructors dealing with such topics
as How to Avoid Dangerous Is
sues"
Under this heading the manual
suggests that the instructor should
change the subject, postpone the
discussion, let the boys forget it or
rule it out Of bounds.
Switch the Subject
"A safe way is, of course, to stay
away from dangerous TOPICS" the
manual advises. Recognize them
early in the discussion, and switch
the subject to something of greater
interest to the group. if possible.
Another way is to promise to
bring the dangerous issue up at
some future time This will make it
possible for the instructor to secure
additional information before dis
cussing it, and it also sets up the
possibility Of the topic being for
gotten.
"A story to switch the interests of
the class is a clever device for
changing the topic.
'FTankness and honesty will help,
and if the case warrants it, the in
structor should tell the class that
the dangerous issue is not a part of
the lesson, and should refuse to
discuss it."
War Department Gives o. K.
Another chapter in the manual is
entitled Teaching Learners to
Think"
The manual bears War Depart
ment approval in an official order
by Gen Douglas Macarthur, Chief
Of staff. 1t was issued by the Of
fee of education and is being dis
tributed under supervision of
Howard w. Oxley, CCC educational
director.
The new pamphlets cover the
following subjects:
Agriculture, automobile repairing,
artomotive electricity, carpentry,
concrete construction, cooking, con-
Servation of natural resources,
forestry. house wiring. elementary
masonry and bricklaying, mechani-
cal drawing, photography, radio
servicing, soil conservation and
plane surveying.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1935-09-13
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Evening star., 1935-12-17
BOXER CONVICTED
IN TORCH Staying
Frederick Jury Deliberates Only
40 Minutes Over Varela
Case,
BY the Associated Press.

FREDERICK, Nd. December IL
A Circuit Court jury, which deliber-
ated only 40 minutes, early today
convicted Alfred Brown. 2l-year-old
colored boxer, Of Staying Manuel Silva
Varela and partially burning the body.
Brown was held in the county Jail
here awaiting sentence. The first
degree murder verdict makes sentence
of death or life imprisonment man
datory.
The taking Of testimony continued
until late last night and the jury did
not receive the case until about mid
night.
Varela, a retired ships carpenter.
Of Doubs was slain November 9 during
struggle in his home, Police said
his body had been covered with gaso-
line, placed feet first up a chimney
and set afire.
Later the partially burned corpse
was found on a roadside in Mont
gomery County. The prosecution
placed in evidence Browns alleged
confession. in which he described
Varela, a Spaniard, as a bad man."
He came over with a fat iron and
I lodged the blow" the confession
stated. i stuck an ice pick in his
chest"
Brown and his sister, Blanche
Smith. 10, were indicted separately
for the Staying.
Chief Judge Hammond Urner and
Associate Judges Arthur D. Willard
and Charles W. Woodward, comprising
the full bench Of the sixth judicial
circuit, heard the case.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
AUTO MAKERS ASK
TARIFF ADJUSTMEN
Canadian Automobile G. Of G. Ap-
peals for Cancellation Of Con.
cessions Made to U. s.
~ the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
OTTAWA, December 17.-Declaring
their higher manufacturing and dis
tribution costs justified q spread be-
tween the price of motor cars in Ca
NADIA and the United States, Canadian
automobile makers yesterday ap-
pealed to the Tariff Board for can
collation. of concessions made to the
United States under the recently en-
acted trade treaty.
The Canadian Automobile Chamber
Of Commerce asked that the interme-
diate tariff be raised from l7l2 per
cent to the general tariff level Of 20
per cent to make the duty rates on
cars from the United States the same
after the American trade treaty goes
into effect, as before.
They also asked restoration Of the
per cent excise tax on cars imported
from America. Under the treaty the
tax would be cut to 8 per cent.
1t was argued the American manu-
facturers enjoy mass production on
a scale far greater than is possible in
Canada. Taxes and duties payable
by Canadian producers on parts and
materials also add to their cost, and
the Canadian automobile dealers must
have a larger discount because Of
smaller volume of business, the manu-
facturers contended.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
ASSOCIATED PRESS
W|NSRADIO APPEAL
Broadcast Held Injurious to
Member Newspapers in
Supplying News.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, December IT,
A Federal injunction barred Radio
Station KVOs Of Belliugham, Wash,
today from pirating Associated Press
news,
The Ninth United States Circuit
Court of Appeals reversed a Seattle
District Court ruling yesterday and
ordered KVOS be restrained from
broadcaSting Associated Press news
until the period of material damage
to member newspapers is ended. .
The court declared KVOS' practice
constituted unfair competition ' :"
and unconscionably injured newspaper
members in performing a public fIulc-
ton and legitimate business"
''Most Remote" Hearers.
The appellate tribunal said the sta
ton cannot broadcast Associated Press
news during the period following pub
licaticn when the broadcasting of the
pirated news to KVOS' most remote
auditors may damage the member
papers business of procuring or main
tanning their subscription and adver-
tising."
The opinion, written by Circuit
Judge William Denman. further said
"the first amendment of the Federal
Constitution has recognized the pub
lie function of the press in the pro-
vision for its freedom. While no con-
Stitutional question is here involved,
this constitutional recognition empha-
sized the exceptional character Of the
right which is sought to be pro-
tected in q Federal court sitting in
equity.
1T is proper to say the Associated
Press is seeking protection not only
of its legitimate business, but also
its discharge of a public function OF
fundamental value and Importance u
View Held Common Sense"
Discussing the stations newspaper
of the air." the decision said COM
mon sense compels us to agree with
the Associated Press that the pur-
Joining of fresh news and its broad
cast are both elements of a business
of publication for profit"
Appropriation of hot" news by the
station produces an obvious ten.
dency" to lesSened circulation and
advertising income of member pa
pers. the court said.
I'VE are unable TO see any theory
under which such a diversion Of ad-
vertising income from Associated
(Pressl papers to KVOS, with its
incidental destruction to subscriber
income, can be called anything but
unfair competition"
Evening star., 1935-12-17
CITIZENS REJECT
POST OFFICE PLAN
Chevy Chase Group Fears Debt
in Proposal for Library
Addition.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CHEVY CHASE. Md, December II.
The citizens Of section 2, Chevy
Chase, Nd, last night voted against
the proposed erection of a community
house with space provided for post
ONCE and also rejected proposal to
erect an addition to the present Chevy
Chase Library, in which the Chevy
Chase, Nd, post ofice is housed.
Post once authorities are seeking an
additional 1900 feet Of floor space.
1t was decided at the meeting, called
to discuss problems involved in the
renewal Of the post ONCE lease which
expires in April, that neither plan Is
desirable or feasible because OF the ex-
penSe entailed and because of the un-
certain tenure Of a lease.
In submitting its report the special
committee appointed to study the
question Of renewing the lease called
attention TO the fact that before a
new building could be erected it would
be necessary to have a special act Of
the Legislature authorizing financing
Of the project. Under the enabling
act establishing the special taxing area
of section 2. the present borrowing
capacity is limited TO s25,000. AS the
estimated cost of new building is
approximately $55,000. citizens are op-
posed to the plan on the ground that
it would saddle too large a debt on the
community.
Without indorsing any plan with
respect to renewal of the post office
lease. citizens present at the meeting
passed a motion expressing confidence
in the Citizens Committee and in
structed the committee to use its best
efforts to maintain adequate postal
service for the area.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
DIES;
nth AUTO VICTIM
Man, 73, SucCumbS Three
Months After Being
Injured.
Traffic deaths to Dec. IT'LL
Same period, 1934-----126

Washingtons official traffic toll for
the year reached Ill yesterday when
George Ofenstein. 73-year-old retired
blacksmith, died OF injuries received
more than three months ago in an
accident.
Ofenstein suffered a broken leg.
head decorations and shock when
struck September 7 by an automo-
bile operated by Samuel r. Franton,
81. Of 1905 Tenth street. The mis-
hap occurred at Second street and
Massachusetts, avenue northeast.
Oftenstein was treated at Casualty
Hospital, later transferred to Gar
field, and finally sent to his home, 2l3
B street northeast, under care Of a
private physician.
Dogs Mourn for Master.
Four huge dogs. companions OF the
elderly blacksmith in life, chorused
mournful howls over the loss Of their
master today. Ofenstein, a native Of
Washington, and his pets were always
together.
Franton has been released in GUS
tody of his attorney. He will appear
at an inquest tomorrow.
Two Berwyn. Nd, women were in
jured yesterday when car in which
they were riding collided with Cap
ital Transit Co. bus at Thirteenth
and K streets southeast. The victims,
Mrs. Alice Rhine, 81, and Mrs. Anna
Taylor, 80, we're taken to Casualty
Hospital, where it was said they may
have internal injuries. The machine
was driven by Olive Bateman, %,
also of Berwyn, while the bus was
operated by Louis Galloway, 3s, OF 70l
G street southwest.
Injured by Hit-Run Car.
Thomas Toner, Sc, Of "a Seventh
street southeast, was slightly injured
when struck by a hit-and-run car at
Seventh street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue.. He did not require hospital at
tention.
Edward A. Brooks, "a, colored, was
ordered held for the grand jury yes
terday at an inquest into the death
Saturday of Mrs. Alice A. johnson,
65, of 1912 Spring road. Mrs. John
son was killed when a coal truck
operated by Brooks backed over her
at Thirteenth and Otis streets.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
WATER BOY" HELD
IN MASS Staying
Runs Anuck and Kills Four
and Wounds Three
w. P. A. Workers.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the AsSoc1ated PreSs.
Los ANGELES, December H.
Charles N. Layman, 44-year-old water
boy" was held on suspicion Of mur-
der" today for the Staying Of four w.
P. A. workers because he said they
picked on" him.
Police said Layman would be given
a psychopathic examination after the
inquest, tentatively set for tomorrow or
Thursday.
The workers, shot down in drain
age ditch without warning yesterday,
were Lloyd z. Holden, AZ; Peter 81.
Coklit, 46; Harry Sell, Sc, and Lloyd
Davis, 25, all of Los Angeles.
Three Others Wounded.
Three others we're wounded. Hos
pital attaches said Francis Sechrist.
SO, and Harold Johnston, 81, were
near death. James Healey, 49, received
a slight arm wound.
Cliff Gill, an eyewitness, said Lay
man ran along beside the ditch,
which is about 10 feet wide and 10 feet
deep, and began picking out his men.
HE was very cool and took his time.
1t looked like battle field with dead
and wounded when Layman finished"
Nearly 500 men on the job fed for
cover as Layman fired
He was captured two blocks away by
radio patrolmen armed with sawed-off
shotguns.
Don't shoot" he cried. I'm all
through"
The officers hustled him away as
cries of lynch him" arose from fast
gathering crowd.
Declared Victim of Mania.
DR.. Will Lewis, w. P. A. medical con-
sultant, described the slayer as "a vic
tim of mania. with hallucinations OF
persecution"
Police Capt. L. L. Curtis quoted lay
man as saying:
Il tried TO injure the ones who had
aggravated me. They did SO many
things to try to get me of relief-they
would whistle at me and make funny
noises. I decided If couldn't go on
working might as well take some Of
them with me before starved to
death"
He told police he bought the rife in
a pawnshop yesterday.
Evening star., 1935-12-17

A returning Massachusetts, Con-
gresham tells in an awed voice OF
the remarkable organization ability
displayed by Townsendites in New
England. He says they first got the
remnants of the old dry groups, a
crowd which was politically emotional
and liked the charitable purpose
Then clubs we're organized under a
central manager for each congression-
al district Hecklers we're appointed
to invade the meetings Of political
speakers, mostly Congressman, with
demands they pledge allegiance.
TugweH Under Wraps.
Pals of Postmaster General Farley
made no effort to cover up his idea
that Prof. Tugwelrs speech-making
activities should be curtailed. They
are the ones who let the word slip
out.
Tug,Beu is supposed to be under
White House lUrnps nOW, but he
does not tDrap Wel. The theory
behind his speech making Is that
he appeals to intellectudls. On the
same theory, Commerce Secretary
Roper is permitted to appeal to
business men, while President
Roosevelt pays little attention to
either, but depends on broader
appeal to "the people" Thus all
coUer not only both sides OF the
street, but rake the middle as UeH.
However, the story is time-worn, be-
coming too obvious, losing its effective
ness. And will be revised before the
next campaign starts.
Trips Urged for President.
President Roosevelt's favorite politi-
cal adviser summed the situation up
for him this way, after a recent tour:
The Roosevelt personality is his
greatest asset in the difficult campaign
ahead Consequently, he should get
out on the road more frequently. The
Chicago trip did him considerable
good.
With business conditions irnprov-
ing. There is q danger that he lDiu
run itro situation tDhere the pa.
tient recouers but gets mad Bhen
the doctor submits his bill. Don't
use radio, use the personal appeal.
This means the kerosene circuit ap-
parently is in for pounding.
Norris As An Independent.
A seasonal Nebraska politician says
Senator Norris will be candidate on
an independent ticket. He noted that
Norris announced only that he would
not be a candidate for denomination,
but said nothing about the election,
Also Norris significantly declined az
flliation with any party.
The fact is, Norris might have tech
nical trouble in the Republican pri-
mary. He received possibly $4,000
Democratic votes last time and won by
10000. Next April the Democrats want
to remain In their own primary for
patronage purposes. Also candidate
in the Republican primary must avcw
that he is Republican. 1t might be
embarrassing for Norris.
(Copyright. 1889
Evening star., 1935-12-17
BIGAMY CHARGE
FACES MINISTER
Wife SWearS Out Warrant
in Alexandria for
MaryIander.
BY a STAFF Correspondent of The star.


ALEXANDRIA, Va, December IL
A warrant charging Robert K. Foster,
IS, Of Baltimore, with bigamy was
obtained here this afternoon by Mrs.
Rose Gibilino Foster Of Baltimore, who
was married to Foster in Alexandria
on July 25, 1884, according to records
of z. F. Hoffman, clerk Of court.
The warrant is being sent TO Balti.
more at the request Of Baltimore police,
who are OBTAINING Foster there. He
will be returned here for trial, the date
depending on whether he valves
eXtradition.
The Associated Press reported from
Baltimore that Rev. Robert K. Foster,
former pastor of the Roland Avenue
Methodist Episcopal Church there
was free under 81 900 bond on a nom
support charge.
The clergyman is charged specific
ally with failure to provide for Mrs.
Rose Gibelino Foster, who swore out
the warrant against him. When he
was arrested in Hagerstown, Nd, Fri
day, he was accompanied by a woman
police identified as Mrs Ruth Marie
Wood Foster. daughter Of Rev. George
E Wood, oxford. Md.
Baltimore police pointed out, the
Associated Press said, there is a record
Of the marriage Of Miss Ruth Marie
Wood to Robert K. Foster at Grdle-
tree, Worcester County, Nd, on No
vember q, 1919. The brides father
performed the ceremony.
Foster was held in Baltimore Jail
in default Of bond Saturday night. but
was released when a cousin posted
collateral A hearing was set De-
cember %.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
12O AUTO DEATHS
FORECAST ON YULE
Safety Council Statistician Says
$50 More to Die
in Shopping.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO. December 17.-Death In
automobile accidents is the Christmas
present in store for about 40 persons
in the United States.
r. L. Forney, statistician Of the
National Safety Council, said today
his figures showed that many would
die on the years happiest day.
About so Of the doomed have one
chance to escape, Forney said, as he
scanned the national automobile death
records. They may be spared by the
weather.
Abnormal cold, with ice or snow
drifts on the pavements, would save
the many" the statistician said.
when the roads are dangerous, the
decrease in travel and the increase in
care cuts down the toll"
Forney's grisly prediction was based
on the years trend and the toll OF
past Christmas days.
The same cold, relentless figures
show, Forney said. that auto accidents
will kill $50 in the seven shopping
days before Christmas. This would
bring the years casualty total to
roughly $4,000, equaling the 1884 toll.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
KIDNAPERS SLAIN
ON WAY TO JAIL
Cuban Army Car Attacked
by Gunmen After Million
aire Is Freed.
BY the Associated Press.

q
HAVANA, December 17-Three
prisoners in the Nicolas CaStano kid
naping case died under blast Of gun
fire today, killed during an attack on
a Cuban army car in which they we're
being brought to Havana after the 66-
year-old millionaire was liberated.
Two rural guards rescued the kid
naped capitalist yesterday from farm
near San Antonio de Las Vegas. 30
miles in the interior, without payment
Of the demanded $500 900 ransom, and
rounded up five men and woman in
connection with the case.
Three army corporals were bringing
three OF the prisoners to the capital
early today, police announced. when
another car ranged alongside their
automobile as they entered the out
skirts of the suburban town Of CAL
vario and a group of unidentified men
opened fire.
All three prisoners were wounded
fatally. The corporal driving the
army car lost control and the automo-
bile plunged into ditch.
Police announced the prisoners
killed were Aurelio Martinez Cuervo,
Elio EStevez Ortega and Rafael Ponce
Gonzalez.
Castano, still bearing marks Of mis-
treatment at the hands of his kid
napers, whom he described as revolu-
tionaries, rested in seciusion at his
Havana home.
Abducted as he rode along resi-
Dental street Of Havana week ago
yesterday, he had been punmeled and
moved about near San Antonio de Las
Vegas until the guards freed him and
his chauffeur yesterday from one of
the hideout farms.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
COMMENT REFUSED
ON PLANE PURCHASE
War Department Declines Official
Discussion on Report 500
Are to Be Bought.

The War Department today refused
to comment officially on report that
details have been worked out for pur-
chase OF q feet Of 500 high-speed
combat type airplanes for the General
Headquarters Air Force.
1t is regarded as certain, however,
that contracts for certain types soon
will be awarded as result Of design
competitions for bombardment and
other type airplanes, recently COM
pleted by the Army Air Corps. It has
been pointed out that the General
Headquarters Air Force now has less
than $50 effective combat airplanes Of
completely modern design.
No date has been set for the award
ing of contracts for the new airplaneS,
the War Department reported.
Evening star., 1935-12-17
HITS CARDINAL HAYES
Rev. r. J. Clinchy Criticizes Birth
Control Statement.

Speaking in the same vein as the 10
New York clergymen who Sunday
criticized Cardinal Hayes denuncia-
tion Of dissemination of birth control
information to relief clients, Rev.
Russell :. Clinchy of Mount Pleasant
Congregational Church today said the
prelate has no right to assail the in
telligence and character Of non-Cath-
olics," who believe in birth control.
1.-THE question is not how many
children may be produced" DR..
Clinchy told q birth control luncheon
Of the women's City Club. "but how
many children can be given an ade-
quate birthright of health, security
and future prospects,"
Evening star., 1935-12-17
BOY, d, PLAYS VIOLIN
CONVINCE TEACHERS
Executes Bach's "March in D.
and other Numbers at Chi
cago Musical College.

BY the Associated Press.
CHICAGO, December 17.-DaWd
Davis, 4, placed violin under his chin
yesterday and played Bach's March
in D. to support the belief Of teachers
at the Chicago Musical College that
he is a child genius.
Then, with equal skill, he ran
through several arpeggios and con-
cluded with concerto by Vivaldi.
Max /. Fischel, his instructor, ex-
planned it was just part Of his daily
lesson. He said David took his f1rst
lesson on an infant-sized violin when
he was years 8 months old.
David, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice
L. Davis, both attorneys, has prac-
ticed nudism since he was able to run
about, wearing only loin cloth in
Summer and in Winter adding cape
to his regalia. Mrs. Davis said his
diet was raw foods and certified milk.
pavid's instructor said he had .
keen sense OF musical pitch and could
identity piano notes as soon ~ they
Nsra atgHek.
Evening star., 1935-12-17

pretty well while We ran it. Look at
the hole in the roof to let the smoke
out, that I thought up right out Of
my own head. be-geel And now when
I get the trick of this new throwing
stick worked out, civilization will just
about have reached her peak. But
heaven help the poor old earth when
that bunch of crazy kids yonder takes
holdl"
Before We start blaming the on
coming generation for everything, In
cluding its own sins, which are suf-
flciently manifest already, let's go back
to where this buck-passing habit
started. Let's go back 10 Adam, the
derned old experimentalistl
(CopyTiRht. 1855, by the North American
NeBkpeper ANtAnAA xAeA