Evening star., 1936-03-27
Townsend
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today by Representative Tolan, Demo-
crat, Of California, from Edward j.
Margett, o. A. R. p official in San
Francisco. 1t was accepted by the
committee for executive consideration.
San Francisco newspapers advise
that Mr.. Sullivan stated at the investi-
cation that commissions paid to me
were approximately $1,000 to $4,000
per month. Brand this statement as
false.
Commissions paid to me were $500
to $500 more per month than Sulli-
van claimed. But from these COM
missions a salary is paid to 20 en-
ployes in the State Office, rent, tele-
phone, telegraph, radio, printing, post
age, supplies and a dozen and one
other things, besides people that are
paid in the field. All the commissions
received plus special contributions are
not enough to pay the overhead.
Besides giving my full time to the
Townsend movement for a year, I am
thousands of dollars out of my pocket.
With reference to statements made
by Mr.. Sullivan about my personal
record, I request you to advise the
committee I will be glad at the COM
mittee's request to come to Washing
ton with my Office records and face
any and all accusers."
Margett also said to tell Sullivan
that nobody was afraid of the big
bad wolf, that he had put in some
more desks and added a couple more
stenographers to his staff.
Weekly Fund Separate.
Clements explained this morning
that the receipts under discussion are
separate from income of the Townsend
Weekly, revenue from that source
being entirely distinct from that of
o. A. r. P.
Reading from a report made at
the Chicago Convention of Townsend
Clubs. Sullivan cited payments to
DR.. Townsend of 1882 and to
Clements of $7,515. These figures
represented salaries and expense re-
endorsements between January !, 1884.
and September 80, 1885.
Received $500 Salary.
Clements then declared his total SAL
ary in 1885 from o. A. R.P. was $500.
"1s that your total salary return on
your income tax for that year?" Sui
Ivan asked.
1T was"
Did you report other income?"
Il drew $3.50 yearly in 1885 from the
Townsend Weekly. drew $3.50 divi-
dends from the Prosperity P Publishing
Co. In addition I had other income
of $685."
These totaled s12,585 for the year,
Clements said, all from some varia-
ton Of the Townsend movement.
There were no trust funds and no
other resources. he insisted.
He denied having any safe deposit
accounts in the United States or
Mexico.
How much money did Mrs. Thelma
Clements (wife) dray in salary from
o. A. r. P. in 1882"
"She drew STATS total"
Records Not Present.
'Mr. Clements, how much was o. A.
R. P. revenue in October, November
and December, 1885," was Sullivan's
first question as today's hearing began.
II cannot tell you from the records
here" Clements answered.
Weren't you told to bring such rec
ords? Did you read your subpoena?"
At this point, Representative Hoff-
man, Republican, of Michigan, sharply
requested an executive session for
preparation Of an adequate subpoena.
What is it you want, Mr.. Sullivan?"
Representative Tolan asked.
Just what asked" the counsel re-
piled, "the income for the months
named"
Chairman Bell then asked if such
information is contained in the or.
ganization's books and was told it
was kept by quarters and that only
the income Of the national headuuar-
ters would be available in Washington.
THE Townsend organization is a
large one" Clements said, "and I
can't account for each cash item. MIR.
Rankin (office manager) has such
knowledge and is on his way here from
Florida. We expect him by plane"
Can you tell approximately" Bell
asked, referring to the income of the
quarter mentioned.
II should say approximately $780,
000," Clements answered, land that