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Evening star., 1935-12-28

(Copyright. 1885, by the Associated Press)
PARIS, December 28-Steel-helmeted
mobile guards, with carbines swung
on their shoulders. were held in readi
ness for possible disorders today out
side the Chamber of Deputies as
Premier Laval's cabinet faced the dam
ger of overthrow in Chamber vote
on his foreign policy.
Small crowds which gathered out
side the old Bourbon Palace. in which
the Deputies meet, were kept moving
by large forces of police as the mo-
bile guards posted themselves in the
shelter of the nearby railroad station.
As the time for voting approached,
noise and excitement increased in the
chamber to such a point that the
President was frequently forced to
hold up the session in order to restore
order.
Foreign Policy Assaulted.
Deputies renewed their assaults on
Lavals foreign policy. and in the
chamber lobbies predictions of the
premier's majority fell from around
IS to 10 votes.
Laval. after listening to his critics,
told the chamber he had searched
his conscience and wondered what
crime" he had committed against
peace and the country"
He had just been accused of weak
ness and uncertainty in applying the
League covenant against Italy.
The premier also had been charged
with neglecting Franco Russian rela-
tionS and failing to protect Austria
against Germany in order to "f1irt
with Hitler"
Laval Answers Foe.
Laval, seeking to refute every attack
on him. outlined his actions to show
that he remained faithful to the
Geague) Covenant and all undertak-
ings by France"
Before hostilities started" he said
'I began my negotiations.
II could have done nothing-like the
other members of the League. But as
far back as September 10 in Geneva
we started negotiations with Hoare
(Sir Samuel Hoare, former British
foreign secretary and Eden (Anthony
Eden, who succeeded Hoare to that post
in the British cabinet)."
I'VE know that our first effort for
conciliation had failed" the premier
declared.
I'VE set to work to see what we
could do next to organize collective
security"
Cooperation With British.
He attempted to show that he had
always worked closely with the British
ministers.
I'm September" he said, eve ex-
amined what the situation would be
if war started.
I'VE fully agreed on sanctions, but
we decided not to apply any which
would lead to a naval blockade or
the closing of the Suez Canal"
Laval stressed his belief that an oil
embargo would be really workable only
if nations outside the League voted
for similar action.
I'VE must await the decision of the
American Congress before we. can
take such action" said the premier.
Laval repeated the declaration he
had made at Geneva that Frances
(See WAR, Page 81
Evening star., 1935-12-28
LINKED
TO WAITING PLANE
Belfast Ship May Be Used
to Fly Last Lap to
Home in Britain.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BELFAST, Ireland, December 28.-
A possibility that Col. Charles A, Lind
bergh and his family may leave the
freighter American Importer on its
arrival in Ireland and complete their
journey from the United States to
England by plane developed today.
1t was learned that a plane was
standing by at the Aldergrove Royal
Air Force airdrome under sealed or
ders as the vessel in which the Lind
berghs left New York early last Sun
day pushed through heavy Winter seas
nearer Ireland.
Officers at the airdrome admitted
the plane was waiting, but said they
did not know for whose use it was in
tended
The American Importer generally
calls at Belfast only on its westbound
voyage, but a possible rerouting might
have been mace to permit the Lind
berghs-the only passengers aboard
to disembark here.
A tender would be necessary to bring
Col Lindbergh. his wife and 3year-
old son. Jon, to Belfast from the har-
Dor. the vessel being unable to dock
here.
1t was learned, however, that no
tender has as yet been engaged.
Evening star., 1935-12-28
Repertoire Sung Free
In Bar Rooms, Show
Holds NOvarro's Pay

BY the Associated Press.
BUDAPEST, Hungary, Decem-
ber 28.-Ramon Novarro. of mo-
ton picture fame, left Budapest
in a huff today after bringing
suit against a theater, charging
that money due him had been
withheld.
The theater's answer in court
was that the actor had sung his
repertoire-free of charge-in
several bar rooms and that con-
seuuently his act had lost value
for the stage.
Evening star., 1935-12-28
SHORT CONGRESS
SESSION FORECAST
May Be Asked, However, to
Make Some of New Deal
Agencies Permanent.

BACKGROUND
Essence OF NeD Deal has been
operation OF such legislation as ag-
ricultural adjustment, Bankhead
cotton control, Tennessee Valley
and Gufey coal acts; policy OF great
Federal expenditures for public
iDorks and direct relief; erperi-
mentdtion in social reform.
Enabling legislation for most OF
these i0dS Temporary" in sense
that time limit ,0as placed on et-
tectiueness of acts; many of them
expire during coming months of
present presidential term. Others
are facing or due to face court tests.
In field of neutrality. present
policy guided by act expiring in
February.
Evening star., 1935-12-28
VOTE CRISIS NEAR,
LAVAL PLEADS FOR
DEPUTIES SUPPORT
Guard Called Out as Cham.
ber Approaches Climax
in Debate.
EFFORTS FOR PEACE
RECALLED BY PREMIER
Cooperation With Britain and
Faith in Geneva Expressed
in Argument.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
italian inpdSion of Ethiopia be-
gan in October. Meeting little OPP
position during first t,Oo months,
inuaders made slot0 progress from
north and south borders. In late
November, MuSsolini placed neD
commander in charge OF armies.
During past te10 ,Ueeks Ethiopian
bands haze carried on fierce fight
inc, launched costly coanter-dt-
tdcks upon Italians.
In Europe tDdr has had ertenSiUe
political reactions; forced one
major change in British gouern-
ment, threatened stability OF French
ministry. Mediterranean nations
united in opposing italian dggres-
sion: reaction OF Germany most
important il general outbreak OF
Udr occurs.
Evening star., 1935-12-28

BY the Associated Press.
Alfred E. Smith has been invited to
be guest of President and Mrs.
Roosevelt when he comes to Wash
ington to address the American Lib
erty League January 25.
The invitation was sent a week ago,
but as yet the former Governor and
critic of the New Deal has not re-
piled. At his Office in New York, no
comment was forthcoming other than
an acknowledgement Of its receipt.
It was generally expected among his
close associates, however, that Smith
would not be a White House guest. but
would stop at his usual hotel or return
to New York after the dinner.
Sent by Mrs. Roosevelt.
The invitation was sent to the 1923
Democratic presidential candidate by
Mrs. Roosevelt and was LII the custom
ary style of such overnight invitations
to the White House. 1t caused some
Evening star., 1935-12-28
UNION DEMAND MADE

Radio Workers ASK a. Z. L. Ac-
ton on Industrial Charter.
PITTSBURGH, December % R1.-
The Radio & Allied Trades Union
which claims to represent $4,000 work
ers put it up to the American Fedora
ton of Labor today what it will DO
about a demand for an industrial
union charter.
The representatives of employees in
radio and refrigerator plants asked
for the charter some time ago. AS
sembled in Pittsburgh for their con-
vention, they sent telegram to Pres
ideat William Green of the A F. o. l..
asking him to notify them what action
the federation executive council will
take.
Evening star., 1935-12-28
THREE DIE BY GAS

Bodies of Two Men and Woman
Found in Toronto House.
TORONTO. December 28 R.-The
bodies of two men and woman, ap-
parently asphyxiated during Christ.
mas eve celebration, were found in .
Toronto rooming house yesterday.
Evening star., 1935-12-28
QUAKE NOTED IN INDIA

Epicentre of Shock Is Placed
1,1oO Miles From Calcutta.
CALCUTTA, India, December %
R.-An earthquake shock of great
intensity was recorded at 8:11 am.
today by the seismograph of the An
pore Observatory.
The epicentre was calculated to be
i,is0 miles from Calcutta
Evening star., 1935-12-28
By the Associated Press.

ey the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, December 28.-J.
Edgar Hoover. chief of the Federal
Bureau of Investigation, announced
today Caleb j. Milne kidnapped him
self as q matter of publicity to help
him get job on the stage"
He broke shortly after midnight" 4"
Hoover said. "and told us the whole
story of how he had conceived the idea
when he was in desperate financial
straits and couldn't get job"
The youth, grandson of a wealthy
retired Pennsylvania textile manufac-
turer, was arrested by the Federal
agents at Hoover's direction and held
somewhere in New York City"
Faxed Story to Landlady.
Young Milne, Hoover said, faxed a
story to his landlady that Or Green
Of Oracle square" wanted him to go
to Philadelphia because his grand
father was i'll.
He cut words from newspapers to
form $4,000 ransom" note, which
he mailed to his family in box con-
paper he had touched with blood
Then Milne went by bus to Trenton,
N. j., where he remained for about
four days. Finally he moved on to
Doylestown, Pa, on December 18.
He went up by a schoolhouse,
threw away his overcoat, brown hat
and gloves" Hoover said, "taped his
eyes and mouth, tied his ankles, knees
and hands and rolled down a hill
toward the highway.
"A few minutes later a car came
along and the amateur actor and mys-
terry story writer was found, the sup
posed object of kidnapping"
Pricked Arm With Pin.
Marks on mis- arm which Milne said
were made by a hypodermic needle
used by his "kidnapers," Hoover re-
ported, actually were pin pricks.
Hoover said he probably would be
arraigned before United States COM
missioner here during the day, after
the United States district attorney had
reviewed the facts of the case and de-
cided what charges may be brought.
The 23-year-old Milne, who disap-
peared from his New York apartment
on December IA and was found truSsed
five days later near Doylestown, Pa,
was brought from his mothers home
at Woodstock, N. Y, yesterday for
what Hoover said was routine ques-
tioning"
Announcement of the amazing con-
fession was made by Hoover at the
New York offices of the Federal bu-
reau shortly after S am. The boys
mother had been notified previously,
he said.
None of the other members of the
Milne family, as far as we know, have
at any time had any knowledge of the
hoax" Hoover asserted. They have
all co-operated with us to the fullest
extent"
Questioned by Police.
Hoover said the statement was
signed after the younger Milne had
been questioned by Inspector Michael
F. McDermott of the New York police
Assistant Director Harold Nathan of
the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Evening star., 1935-12-28
BULLETIN.

PARIS, December % tP).-The
Chamber of Deputies voted conf
dence in the cabinet of Premier
Laval today, 296 to 267.
Evening star., 1935-12-28
BULLETIN,

NEW YORK. December % P).-
Alfred E. Smith said today he would
be unable to accept an invitation
to be a guest of President and Mrs.
Roosevelt when he goes TO Wash
ington January 25 to address the
American Liberty League.
Evening star., 1935-12-28
SOUTH AMERICAN
RED WAR H|NTED
Uruguay Charges in Rupture
With Soviet Montevideo
Is Used as Base.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
SoUiet Russia's first and only dip
lomdtic foothold in South America
i0as established in 1926 NTH recog-
nttioT by the Urugudyan gouern-
ment. About ttDo years ago Minis
terS tCere exchanged.
Seeking to deUelop commercial
interests in potentially rich mar
ket, Russia established South
American headquarters for Am
toro. trading agency. in Argentina:
later moued them to UruoudyS
capital. Montiuideo. Dhere tuH dip
lomdttc relationships proved dd-
pdntdgeous
Propaganda activities OF Third
Internationale. parent" OF Souiet
hare been reason for refusal OF
seUeral major poDers to recognize
present Russian government.
Evening star., 1935-12-28
MILNE CONFESSES
Taxing KIDNAPPING
TO GET PUBLICITY
FOR lob ON STAGE
Scion of Wealthy Family
Sent $4,000 Ransom De-
mand and Trussed Self,
He Tells Justice Agents.
PLACED UNDER ARREST
AWAITING ARRAIGNMENT

Actor Touched Package With
Blood, Pricked Arm With Pin
to Give Dope Needle Effect and
Walked to Scene of Hoax Near
Doylestown.
Evening star., 1935-12-28
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Caleb Milne, 4th, scion OF
Dealthy family, mystery priter
and actor, disappeared from Neu
York apartment on Saturday, De-
cember II, leaving note that he tUds
en- route to Philadelphia 1Utth "Dr.
Green OF Oracle square" On tol-N
lotDing day ransom demand for
$40, 900 DdS received.
Inquiry disclosed no "Dr. Green:
Federal agents and NetD York po-
lice pressed Investigation into first
major "kidnaping" since that of
Georgie WeyerhdeuSer, Tacoma,
Wash, last May.
On morning of December 10
Milne iDaS found trussed in road
side ditch, mumbling story OF hy-
podermic tortureS, lack of food
and other discomtortS. No ransom
money tD1S paid.
Evening star., 1935-12-28

BY the Associated Press.
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, Decem-
Der 28.-The Uruguayan government
decree breaking diplomatic relations
with Soviet Russia and declaring "all
America was menaced by violence" ="
indicated today a movement for a
South American united front against
communism.
The decree, signed by President
Gabriel Terra and his entire cabinet.
set forth accusations that Monte
video was the headquarters for Com
munists plotting continent-wide up
risings
The charges were issued late yester-
day after Soviet Minister Alexander
Minkin and his staff were handed
their passports and the Uruguayan
charge d'affaires was recalled from
Moscow
Brazil Requested Aid.
The decree. quoting Brazilian
charges that the abortive November
rebellions there were "Soviet-gov-
eminent instigated and aided by
Communist elements" with the Mon
tevideo Legation as intermediary, as
serted that Brazil asked our aid"
Informed sources interpreted this
to mean that Brazil would send COM
munications to other South American
nations. asking their cooperation also
for repression of communism.
Indications of a movement for such
(See COMMUNISM, Page 81
Evening star., 1935-12-28
BULLETIN.

NEW YORK, December % (P).-
Caleb j. Milne, 4th. was arrigned
today before United States Com
missioner Garrett w. Cotter on a
charge of attempted extortion, a
violation of the United States postal
laws.
Evening star., 1935-12-28

(See WAR, Page 81
Evening star., 1935-12-28
WEATHER.

o. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Snow tonight and tomorrow; slowly ris-
ing temperature; lowest temperature to-
night about "a degrees. Tempera-
tures-Highest. 26. at 2:3o pm. yester-
day; lowest, 19, at 10 pm. yesterday.
Full report on page Az.
Evening star., 1935-12-28

(See KILLEEN, Page 2.)
Evening star., 1935-12-28

(See MILNE, Page %
Evening star., 1935-12-28

Hoover said the statement was
signed after the younger Milne had
been questioned by Inspector Michael
F. McDermott of the New York police,
Assistant Director Harold Nathan of
the Federal Bureau of Investigation
Evening star., 1935-12-28

Yesterdays Circulation, 128, ,l27
Some Returns Not Yet Received.
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11

The repertoire of the Utopian
Singers, although varied and extern
sive, consists largely of Negro mu-
sic and harmonious songs, which is
the heritage of the Negro race,
and only those who have lived these
songs can interpret their natural
beauty.
With this thought as a theme, the
Utopian Singers are endeavoring to
these songs with intense feeling
and understanding so that htose
who do not know the history of the
songs, can feel and relive them du-
ring their rendition. The personnel
of the singers is as follows: Jesse
J. Drew, tenor; Arthur Logan, bas-
so; John Todd, tenor; James Cook,
baritone; Mrs. Eta Cross well
known music teacher and graduate
Of the Chicago Conservatory of Mu-
sic. is the accompanist.
Commissioner James C. Petrillo,
Of the Park board, has raised funds
sufficient to assure a seven weeks
series of free symphony and band
concerts every night in Grant park
from July to September 2. 1t is
said that $4,000 was raised and
that weekly concerts will be given
by the Chicago Symphony orchestra
under Frederick Stock and Eric De-
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11

cago Better Housing program
in this non-partisan effort to
create create employment, i'm :
prove business conditions, and
advance our general welfare.
l urge every householder, ev-
cry merchant, manufacturer
and professional man to asso-
rfata hhfrnseihff Vk.ft this enter
prise, under the National Hous-
ing act, that is destined to re-
lease private capital and init
iative in the repair, construc-
ton and provision for added
comforts for every home in Chi
cago.
I ask all community associa-
tons, civic groups, service clubs
and business organizations to do
their part in expanding this
project for a better housed and
more liveable city
Now therefore, I, Edward J.
Kelly, Mayor of Chicago, do
set aside and appoint Saturday,
the 18th day of June, 1885, to
be known as CHICAGO BET
TER HOUSING DAY, and |
urge upon all mothers and
fathers, all business, education
al, professional and civic lead
ers an appropriate observance,
marking this day that the ben
efits of this program may be
brought to a still greoter num-
Der of people; that every boy
and girl in Chicago may have
an added appreciation of their
future in this great city, and
that we may meet the challenge
challenge to our resources-hu-
man, natural and scientific-in
retaining Chicago's leadership
as city of increasing improve
ment.
Tonight new series of broad
casts from Chicago's traffic court
is being started. AS you listen to
these actual cases, l hope you will
get one thought, namely, "What
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11
Hall Branch Library
18th St. & Michigan Ave.

and promotion of this group of
schools ! and to interpret the events,
social forces, and the attitudes of
individuals and organizations that
have affected these schools and
have, therefore,, determined the
character of the opportunities for
higher education available for Ne
gro youth today in segregated in
stitutions of higher learing." I'm
der recommendations the author
suggests remedies to correct certain
defects seriously affecting the eff
cheney of the colleges of the group
studied. He says, "The most OBJ
vious of these defects may be cor
rected within a reasonable time if
they are squarely faced and if the
necessary remedies are applied"
Another enlightening book you
will want to know about is George
w. Lees, "Beale St." 1t is the
saga of Beale St., Memphis, Ten
nessee, where the blues began. "But
Beale Street is not simply, or even
primarily, book about "blues" or
even about Negro music" This
story of one of the most famous
streets in the world, is the story of
the urban Negroes progress. Mr..
Lee is a resident of Memphis, and
knows where of he writes. He relate
with alternating factual serious
ness, the story of the Negroes rise
in the two worlds which characte-
rize colored Memphis, as they cha
racterize any large mass white or
colored, the business world above
ground and the underworld of vice.
A revealing narrative about the
people, institutions, customs and
environment of this colorful street
in Memphis.
Copies of the books mentioned a.
bove may be had at Hall Branch
for circulation or for reference use.
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11
Tries Suicide
After Killing
His Wife
BY B. X. JORDAN

Johnstown, Pa, June 10-(ANP)
Mrs. Georgia Pride, 43, wounded
in a murderous attack by her IS
year old husband, Morris Pride,
died at Lee hospital here Wednes-
day afternoon. Pride attempted to
commit suicide by jumping into the
Conemaugh river, was rescued and
taken to the same hospital where
his wife was dying. He is being held
for murder.
Mrs. Pride's head was laid open,
apparently with a hammer. Pride is
reported to have come home while
his wife was doing the family iron
ing and to have attacked her. He
then made a wild dash down the
street to the Prospect viaduct and
leaped into the river. Just before
he leaped, he is reported to have
told a passerby that he had just
killed his wife. He was rescued from
the river by the city police.
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11
Huge Sum Given to Allen
University by Trustees

Columbia, S. c., June 10 amp
Bishop Noah H. Williams preach
ed the baccalaureate sermon for
Allen University and Benedict Col
leges here last week. DR.. R. R.
Wright, president of Wherefore
gave Aliens commencement ad-
dress. DIR. w. A. Fountain. Jr.,
president of Morris Brown College
gave the annual address to the Lit
erary and Religious societies and
Dean Green of State College. Or
augsburg, S. c.. made the princi-
pal speech to the alumni.
In one of the most enthusiastic
meetings ever held here, the trus-
tees of Allen University laid the
sum of S20.304.14 on the table to
further the work of the institution.
They then passed a resolution of
commentator for the sterling
work which Bishop Williams
has done since assuming charge of
the work of the African Methodist
Episcopal Church in South Carroll
ma.
The resolutions said that the pre-
late had with broad vision, deep
culture, great faith and a burning
desire for the work committed to
his care, addressed himself to
the task by careful and complete
analysis of the problems of the
church and the school, that he had
visited every circuit and station as
we'll as many mission points, with
inspiring messages in sermon and
lectures; that he had enrio',led his
large store of information by trip
to the Holy Land, in order that he
might more fully inspire and in
struct his people and after prais-
ing the work of president Abram
L. Simpson, reported the six an
uual conferences of the A. M. E.
Church in South Carolina as pray
ing for Bishop Williams return to
the 7th Episcopal District during
the oncoming quardrennium.
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11
TO DISTRIBUTE STATUES
OF MAGGIE WALKER

Richmond, Va, June 10-(ANP)
The memory of Mrs. Maggie L.
Walker, and her unusual achieve
ments are to be preserved through
distribution of busts of her, &C
cording to an announcement made
here this week by Albert R. Graves
who is head of the project. Mrs.
Walker, builder of the great st.
Luke Fraternal Order, founder and
president of a bank and an active
figure in most of the forward look
ing movements affecting the race,
died last December.
Metropolitan news., 1935-06-11
In the World of Music
BY Mabel Sanford Lewis

Lamarster; the Women's Sympho-
ny, Ebba Sundstrom, conductor,
and the Civic Opera orchestra, with
Gennaro Papi. From five to eight
concerts each will be given by these
symphonies and the following
bansd: Bohumir Kryl, Armin Hand,
Thaviu, Cavallo, Max Bendix,
George Dasch, Glen Bainum and
Victor Grabel. All concerts will be
given from the Grant Park band
shell.
Little Daisy Perry of 1858 East
Goth street, pupil of the Ross
school and Robert Brown, 1927 So.
Parkway, a pupil of the Douglas
school, were the first honor win
ners in their study of music at the
Chicago College of Music. They will
receive honorable mention at the
commencement exercises which are
to be held at Kimball hall, June 29.
The writer of this column pre-
scented 200 pupils in sixth annu-
al pupil recital, Friday, June 7, at
the Indiana Avenue M. E. church.
Each child was given a promotion
al diploma. These children are con-
tinuing their music lessons during
the summer.
Miss Edna Barksdale and Miss
Flossie Gibson are studying for
teachers certificate at the Chicago
College of Music. They will study
advance harmony and theory du-
ring the summer. These girls are
assistant teachers at the Lewis
Summer Vacation Music school.
The Mary Bruce choir made it's
first formal appearance, Friday,
at the Mary Bruce Classic" which
was given at the Goodman theatre.
Mr.. Gilbert Shannon is the direct
or. The choir consisted of "a we'll
trained singers, who indie medade a
fine showing. We hope to hear
these singers again.
The Boykine Choral club, one of
the finest choral groups in the city,
gave a Music Box party Sunday
afternoon in the palatial studios of
Director C. Boykine. The affair was
decided success. We hope to hear
this group in recital at an early
date.