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Evening star., 1936-12-28
CLAW MACHINES
OUTLAWED HERE
Justice Adkins to Direct
Jury to Return Verdict
for Prosecution.

The claw-machine business. which
prosecuting officials estimate has
taken $l,000,000 annually from the
day by Justice Jesse G. Adkins in Dis
trict Court.
The jurist announced that tomor-
row he will direct the jury. which for
two weeks has been weighing the
legality of the devices, to return a ver-
dict in favor Of the Government
United States Attorney Leslie c.
Garnett said that as soon as the jury;s
verdict Is recorded, he will instruct
police to warn all claw machine oper-
ators to remove their machines within
"a hours under penalty of seizure.
The principal issue Of the trial was
whether chance or skill predominates
in playing the machines. Evidence
presented both by the claw-machine
interests and the Government indi-
Gated all successful players spin" or
otherwise manipulate the handle, by
which the derrick is SET after the
machine begins operation.
Evidence Is Reviewed.
Reviewing this evidence, Justice Ad-
kins said:
"A substantial number Of players,
after setting the derrick. do not at
tempt to do anything else while the
machine Is In operation. When the
machine is 50 played there are
chances that the claw may not strike
the article aimed at, or If 1t does
strike it. that it may slip off. There
also are chances that even If the claw
grasps the article that it may drop it
or that the article may be knocked
loose by collision with some obstacle
before it reaches the chute.
When the game is so played, I
think any reasonable man must
reach the conclusion that chance is
the prevailing and controlling ele-
ment and when it is so played, it is
being operated according to the di-
rections on the machine itself.
For these reasons, I feel compelled
to grant the Governments motion for
. directed verdict"
Attorneys Harry 7. Whelan and
william A. Gallagher Immediately an
nounced they would appeal from the
ruling.
Assistant United States Attorney
John j. Wilson, who represented the
Government in the trial, estimated
from testimony by claw machine op-
orators that the gross take" by the
(See CLAW MACHINES, Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1936-12-28
.SON0F PRESIDENT
GAINS STRENGTH
Franklin D., Jr., Continues to
Improve After Sinus
Operation.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
BOSTON. December 2S.-Bulletins
from the Phillips House of the Massa-
chusetts General Hospital indicated
today Franklin D. Roosevelt, jr.. con-
valescing from = streptococcus throat
infection and sinus operation, was i'm
proving.
DR.. George Loring Tobey. jr., young
Roosevelt's physician, reported mo
further nasal hemorrhage and condi-
ton satisfactory
An earlier bulletin disclosed the
Harvard senior had suffered mod
crate nasal hemorrhage" Saturday
afternoon. It was readily controlled"
and p blood TRANSMISSION IL not con-
sidered." the announcement said.
Franklin's mother, Mrs. Roosevelt,
and his hancee, Miss Ethel du Pont,
remained at his side. his only visitors
Both interrupted Christmas celebra-
tions at their respective homes to come
here. Franklin entered the hospital
the day before Thanksgiving.
Evening star., 1936-12-28
'DRY LEADERS FIGHT
.D|RKSEN MEASURE
LiberaIized Liquor Control
Fought at Hearings of
Commissioners.

Dry and reform leaders arose en-
masse before the Commissioners TO-
day to denounce the pirksen bill, de-
signed to liberalize the District liquor
control act to permit the sale Of hard
beverages by the drink on Sundays in
hotels, restaurants and clubs.
The bill headed a list of II making
up the proposed tentative legislative
program of the Commissioners for the
coming session Of Congress on which
public hearings were scheduled at the
District Building.
Only one witness-C. G. Caffery,
representing the La Paree Restaurant
expressed approval of the liquor
measure on the ground it would correct
IN existing very bad condition. 7"
However. the board of directors of the
washington Hotel Association, Milton
d. Norman, an attorney. and M. J.
Davis, representing the District Ex-
elusive Retailers Association. favored
one feature Of the bill which would
extend the time limit on sales by the
drink from midnight Saturday until
2 an. Sunday.
Oppose Sunday Sale.
These groups objected to another
provision in the measure which would
allow hard liquor to be sold by the
drink on Sunday from pm. until
midnight.
Virtually all the protests to the
bill in its entirety came from repre-
sentatives of church, reform and tenn
perance organizations. After more
than q score of these witnesses had
registered vigorous opposition. Com
missioner Hazen arose and an
nounced:
THE Commissioners understand
the sentiment of this meeting very
we'll"
Wilbur A. LaRoe, jr., chairman of
the Committee on Civic Affairs of
the Washington Federation of
Churches, took the lead in fighting
the bill. At the outset, he declared,
public sentiment is not represented
by the La Paree Restaurant"
La Roe said $4,000 drunks are ar
rested here every year and there is .
case on record of one man having been
arrested los times in q year. These
drunks, he declared, are thrown into
jail and then kicked out. This, he
argued. is not an Intelligent" way to
deal with the intoxication problem.
He said the District should establish
an alcoholic hospital farm. as advo-
Gated by Commissioner Hazen. for
treatment of habitual drunkards.
Reason for Liberalixing Denied.
H. N. Pringle Of the International
Reform Association declared the Dirk
sen bill would not give the churches,
the home and outdoor recreational
places "a fair chance" on Sunday.
II would be against this bill or I
(See LIQUOR, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1936-12-28
POPE'SCOND|T|0N
|NCREASESSTRA|N
PreIates Unable to Conceal
Worry After Night of
ReStIeSSness.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
VATICAN CITY, December 2s.-Dr.
Amanti Milani. chief physician to
Pope Plus XII. made thorough check
of the holy fathers condition today
after a night Of what attendants de-
scribed as excruciating pain.
DR.. Milani kept close watch on the
Pope throughout the restless night.
visiting the sick room several times
after reliable reports said the partial
paralysis had spread from the legs
along the left side and arm.
Despite his condition, the Pope dis
cussed ecclesiastical problems with
Pietro Cardinal Fumasoni, former
papal delegate to Washington and
now head of the Vatican department
for propagation of faith.
Leg Painful and Swollen.
Two doctors and a hospital attend
ant were constantly at the holy
fathers side. Dr. Milani spends about
five hours daily with the Pope. The
left leg was said to be particularly
painful yesterday and was swollen to
a marked degree.
At morning masses, prayers for the
alienation of the pain suffered by his
holiness mingled with the usual de-
vout pleadings that his life be con-
tinued.
Even during the spasms Of suffer-
ing, reports said, the aged pontiff
showed stanch good cheer and be-
tween the intervals of pain drifted
into sound sleep.
The fact the 79-year- r-old Pope was
able to take only slight nourishment
added to his extreme weakness.
Prelates Show Strain.
Most Vatican prelates, observing
tradition, resolutely attempted an off,
cial air of optimism, but the strain
was obvious.
Attendants moved with softened
tread. All Vatican affairs were con-
Quoted In an atmosphere so hushed
it seemed all of the little city was q
sick room.
The holy father heard morning
mass from the chapel adjoining his
bed room after DR.. Milani finished
his examination.
Vatican prelates disclosed that the
Pope himself vetoed the issues Of
periodical bulletins on his condition.
They said he described his illness
as painful and perhaps lengthy, but
nothing to worry about.
Evening star., 1936-12-28
A|R[|NER|SL0ST
WITH Z ABOARD
|NCAL|F0RN|A HOP
Plane Vanishes After Signal
ing for Landing Beam at
Burbank Field.
WIDE SEARCH BEGUN
FOR MISSING CRAFT
Vague Report of Crash" Heard
50 Miles From Airport Only
Clue to Mystery.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
T,uenty-sepen persons hare been
inuolped in four plane mishups
occurring in the West this month,
NTH IS OF that number killed or
Cirtually oiren up for dead.
The Jour:
December 15-A Western Air
Express NTH too Uomen and fue
men aboard disappeared Uhile fly
ing from Los Angeles to Salt Lake.
All occupants are believed dead.
December 1S-A Northern Air
lines plane crashed against a
mountain in North Idaho. Search
ers found the bodies OF the t,Do
killed pilots orer this week end.
December 23-A Branif Airways
plane crashed at Dallas Dhile on
test flight, killing all sir occu-
pants.
December 2T-A United Airlines
plane disappeared rhile flying
from San Francisco to Burbank,
carrying four ,pomen and eight
men.
Evening star., 1936-12-28

FOREIGN.
Reich expected to convoy volunteers
for Spanish Fascists. Page Al
Pope's condition after restless night
worry to prelates. Page Al
Canterbury urges attacks on former
King cease. Page As
Indian Congress votes to deny war
aid to Britain. Page AS
NATIONAL.
Presidents son continues to gain after
operation. Page Al
Airliner. with IL aboard, disappears In
California. Page Al
Masked kidnaper Of doctors son
sought In Tacoma. Page Al
Maritime workers protest new Federal
law. Page As
Senator says he won't be controlled by
$S70 worth Of patronage. Page AS
Representative Mead out Of race for
House Leadership. Page AS
President likely to resubmit waterway
pact to Senate. Page ALI
King says w. p. A. workers seek to
propagandize Congress. Page b-1
q. 8. Astronomical Society meets at
Hood College this week. Page As
Three seamen ganged and beaten BY
. strikers ct Norfolk. Page A
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
D. c. man held as Md. police probe
grandfather's death. Page Al
Normal weather return forecast In
next a. hours. Page B-1
Drive for subscriptions to 1100. 900 In
-aaagural fund starts. rags D-l
Evening star., 1936-12-28
CONGRESS WILL HEAR
ROOSEVELT JANUARY 6

Speaker Bankhead Announces
Date for Annual Message-Talk
May Be Broadcast.
President Roosevelt arranged with
congressional leaders today to deliver
his annual message to Congress the
afternoon Of January 6.
Announcing the date, Speaker Bank
head said the President would make
his address about pm, Eastern
standard time, Immediately after the
counting Of electoral votes oficially
confirming Mr.. Roosevelt's reelection.
The address is expected to provide .
key to administration policies for the
approaching Congress and possibly for
the next four years. Probably it viii
be broadcast
Evening star., 1936-12-28
Deterding Donates SIS, ,400,0 900.

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands,
December 28 P-Sir Henri Deter
ding. chairman of the Royal Dutch
OIL Co., contributed 10000 900 guilders
approximately $500, ,00o) to improve
Dutch agricultural conditions today.
The money was donated for the relief
OF impoverished farmers and to facili-
tate agricultural produce to Germany.
Evening star., 1936-12-28
Shoe Firm Raises Wages.

ST. LOUIS. December 20 (R.-The
international Shoe Co. today an
nounced it was making "adjustments"
in the day rate and piece rate Of work
In its plants which would bring an
average S per cent increase In wages
to about $4,000 employees.
The new scale will be effective Jan.
uary !,
Evening star., 1936-12-28
The Story Of Business
A Survey Of 1896 Possibilities for 1887

The Stor's annuol financial and business review
will oppeor Thursday, December 81.
Seo;oned commentators Of the Associoted Press,
North American Newspaper Alliance and cambridss
Associates will contribute to this comprehensive in
ventoy Of economic conditions.
outstandins executives in mony lines Of finance
trode and industry also will discuss conditions at the
close Of the year.
Evening star., 1936-12-28

By the Associated Press.
BERLIN, December 28.-Germany
will avoid war measures against So
cialist Spain, but probably will permit
volunteer fighters to continue to sail
for the battlefront. and will convoy
German vessels with torpedo boats in
the Bay Of Biscay, persons in autho-
rity said today.
These persons, insisting the actual
decision is up to Reichfuehrer Adolf
Hitler. nevertheless outlined the most
likely course for the Third Reich to
follow In the near future, as:
l. In her dealings with Spain, the
Reich will skirt as closely as possible
along the edge of war, without actual
ly getting into war.
2. Without specifically admitting
it, Germany probably will continue
quietly to permit. or even encourage,
the sailing Of volunteers for Spain.
She will send no whole divisions of
the German Army there, however, for
that would mean war.
Will Avoid Armed Rescue.
). Germany will avoid an actual
armed rescue Of the seized freighter
Palos, now held by the Spanish GOV
ernment at Bilbao as q contrahand
carrier. but most likely will station
formidable part Of the Reichs fleet
at San Sebastian, or some other
Fascist-held port, to meet and convoy
any German vessel bound for Fascist
Spain.
It was reported on good authority
that German freighters bound for
San Sebastian would be met by Ger
man torpedo boats and escorted into
port to avoid any recurrence Of the
Palos incident.
Reinforcements will be sent from
Germany to the Bay Of Biscay for
this purpose. since the bulk Of Ger
man warships in Spanish waters now
are patroling the Mediterranean.
Advised to Hug Coast.
German merchantmen en- route to
San Sebastian were instructed, mean.
time. to hold close to the French
coast in order to avoid crossing the
middle OF the bay and encountering
Socialist patrols near Bilbao.
Informed German sources said the
Reich felt British Christmas
note, urging . cessation of volunteer
enlistments in Spain. had come too
late.
Germany will in all likelihood point
out, 1t was stated, that as early as
August IL she and Italy urged that
such volunteer enlistments on either
side be stopped.
This warning" the Germans con-
tend, went unheeded.
On December 10, qualified sources
continued, Joachim Won Ribbentrop,
the German Ambassador to London,
(see BERLIN, Page A-53
Evening star., 1936-12-28
FISHING PACT SIGNED
Temporary Agreement Reached by
Russia and Japan.

MOSCOW. December 28 (R.-Dip-
lomatic representatives of Japan and
Russia today signed temporary, stop
gap agreement to permit Japan to
continue fishing in Siberian waters
during 1897.
The accord was completed after
lengthy negotiations during which
Japan sought extension of the fishing
privileges for seven years. The ex-
Evening star., 1936-12-28
overheated Stove Causes Delay Of
Subway Work.

-a BERLIN. December 70 R.--An
overheated stove, which set ire to
wooden scaffolding, was the cause Of
the fre which damaged Berlin's new
subway and delayed construction work,
1t was disclosed today.
The blaze was In an unfinished Sec
ton near the Potsdamerplatz, q
downtown square.
Evening star., 1936-12-28
Four Die in Plane Crash.

WARSAW. December % R.-Four
persons were killed today and three
injured seriously when q Polish air.
liner. en- route to Lwow from Warsaw,
crashed near Rawa,
Evening star., 1936-12-28
BULLETIN.

BURBANK. Calf, December 20
(R.-United Airlines announced to-
day that searchers had sighted the
wings of an airplane in the noun
tains north Of here. presumably
their missing air liner with IL per-
sons aboard
The wreckage was seen from the
air near Saugus, about is miles
from here.
R. E. Dickinson, airport man
ager. who few his own plane, re-
turned to Burbank shortly after
10 am, P. S. T., and told United
Airlines executives that he saw the
wings of the ship on top of q ridge.
Dickinson reported that the rest
Of the transport plane was all
spread out" in the valley below.
Evening star., 1936-12-28

By the Associated Press.
BURBANK, Calf, December 2s.-
Three airliners sped northward into
threatening skies today carrying
searchers for q United Airlires trans
port with four women and eight men
the third large passenger ship to
disappear in the West this month.
Twelve hours overdue, the latest
ship was feared to have crashed as it
approached the Union Air Terminal
here last night from Sen Francisco.
The ships radio was silenced after
reporting 1t was about to land here.
A regularly scheduled airliner and
two surplus transports piloted b,
United's men hoped OF here a few
minutes after Z am, Pacific standard
time 90 am, Eastern standard time)
Mountain Areas Searched.
They were instructed to make a de-
tailed and careful check of the Santa
Susana and Tehachapi Mountain
areas. the first plane then proceeding
on to San Francisco.
At least IS more ships were mo-
bilized by airline officials, along with
q fleet Of 20 automobiles, for extend
ing the search If necessary.
A southbound transport from Seat
tie landed here at $40 am, the
pilot reporting no glimpse of the miss
ing plane, No. "a, as he zig-zagged
on his scheduled course.
The pilot had only moonlight to
see by and it was but bare chance
that the CLINT of metal wing against
. mountainside could be sighted.
An automobile searching party was
IN the SINH Valley, so miles north
west of here, investigating a slim
possibility that a reported power fail
ure might have been caused by the
planes crash into a power line.
Plane Prepares to Land.
The plane, carrying nine passengers
and q crew of three, disappeared after
reporting 1t was about to land at Bur.
bank after flight from San Fran
cisco.
Paul Wright, president Of the ter
minal; two mechanics and a radio
operator left to check the Simi AREA
by motor.
Due at 7:37 pm. Pacific standard
Hme) here. the planes pilot, Edward
Blom, radioed minute ahead of
time for q radio beam to direct him
to the field. It was the last definite
word. The plane then was believed
within IS miles of Burbank.
The Simi rancher, q man named
Harrington, reported to authorities
the radio and lights In his home were
disabled at the instant he heard
what he believed was q clap Of thun-
der. Later In the evening he was
informed no one on adjoining farms
had heard the thunder.
Determined to explore every possi.
bility, onhcials ordered the searching
car sent out.
In Utah q search was continued
for Western Air express transport.
missing since December Is, with seven
aboard, and today in North Idaho the
bodies Of two pilots were being
brought down from q mountainside
(See PLANE, Page A-5.1
Evening star., 1936-12-28
REICH EXPECTED
TO SEND CONVOYS
WITH REBEL HELP
Enlistment of Volunteers
May Be Permitted to
Continue.
GERMANY ALSO LIKELY
SHUN WAR MEASURES
Armed Rescue Of Freighter Palos
Held at Bilbao Also Is
Deemed Doubtful.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Outbreak OF ciuil tDar in Spain
last July brought powers OF Europe
near breaking point as Italy and
Germany came to automatically
OF Fascist rebels Dith men and
munitions, Dhile France and Rus.
sia lent assistance to Socialist oop.
ernment at Madrid
PotUers agreement TOR neutrality
has broken down In practice, and
indications haze come from Paris
that France might return to Ger
many her Udr-lost colonies OF Togo
and CAMERON in return for Ger.
man assurances that aid to the
Spanish rebels iDould cease.
Evening star., 1936-12-28
Summary of Today's Star
American U. and G. w. U. lose court

American U. and G. w. y. lose court
fight for $25 900 bequest. Page B-l
Wardman Park apt. Of Public Printer
Geigengack ransacked. Page B-1
Co-ordinated Nationwide drive on We
nereal disease launched. Page B-1
Passenger killed, pilot hurt in plane
crash at Hybla Valley. Page B-1
SPORTS.
1896 proves tough year on track marks;
colored athletes shine. Page Ais
Roll-on gets underway in The Stars
bowling tournament. Page Ais
Temes. rugged ring vet, offers test for
Gevinson here tonight. Page ALI
Evening star., 1936-12-28

(see TRAVELs Rage A-2.)
Evening star., 1936-12-28

(see CLAW MACHINES, Page A-2.j
Evening star., 1936-12-28
WEATHER.

Partly cloudy and colder, lowest to-
night about 80 degrees; tomorrow cloudy.
probably followed by rain in afternoon
or at night Temperatures-Highest, IS,
at 8 pm. yesterday; lowest So at am.
today. Full report on page Ala.
Evening star., 1936-12-28
BERLIN FIRE ACCIDENT

(See PLANE, Page Asp
Evening star., 1936-12-28

Csc KmNAPMd. PAEe ALL
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
C. F. Frazier, Pastor

y. +. FRAZIER, pastor
Sunday schooI, 1000 a. m.
Message HOO a. m. by pastor.
B. T. U. $50 p. m.
Message 500 p. m. by Pastor
Subject, "The Joys of Salvation" !"
Brotherhood Monday, 500 p. m.
Sunbeams Tuesday, 4:30 p. m.
at Mrs. Arnold's home.
Prayer meeting Wednesday at
500 p. m.
w. M. S. Thursday 2:3O p. m.
G. A. Saturday, 200 p. m.
Our revival meeting will begin
Sunday evening, April 5th, with
DR.. George W. Graham, of st.
Louis, Missouri, doing the preach
ing, and the pastor and wife will
have charge of the music and per-
sonal work.
All Christian people are invited
to attend, and help win the lost
to Christ.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20

My conclusion jis that if they
are greedy they are going to be
greedy whether they have much
or little The folks with little
who have greed in their souls are
greedy on a small scale, and folks
with plenty who are greedy in
their souls are greedy on a big
scale.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20
POTPOURRI
(By Polk Daniels)

1t hurts me to hear that some
person l have believed to be my
friend has spoken i'll of me. And
I don't thank any one for coming
to me and telling me about it.
I'd rather never find it out.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20

Just why the rest of the world
should be concerned l cannot see.
Nearly every country of any con-
sequence has reached out at some
time Of another and taken a slice
Of some other country.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20

some Of the heather that they do
about their Christian brothers
and sisters, there would be some
right up to now funerals in the
tribe in short order.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20
Church NOTICES
COM MUNITY CHURCH
e. M. Ward, Pastor

Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship, 11:00 a. m.
Junior Endeavor, intermediate
Endeavor, ZOO p. m.
Evening worship, 500 p. m
Woman's Auxiliary, 1st and 3rd
Thursdays of each month.
Teachers study hour, Wednes-
day, rs p. m.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20
CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
w. L. Dicus, Pastor

Revival Meeting will continue
all this week each evening at 7:45.
Crowds are good, interest good.
Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.
Morning worship, 11:00 a. m.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20

I've about changed my mind on
it. l have seen so many poor
people who, when circumstances
became better, were more avari-
ciou3 and greedy than many of
the folks l have known who were
always we'll to dc.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20

1t makes no difference how
much we think Of a preacher and
how good a preacher he may be,
when his sermon lasts for more
than thirty minutes it ceases t.
be either instructive or interest
ing.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20

They keep talking about meas
ures being enacted to relieve tax
payers. What, may we ask, has
the tax payers got left to be re-
lieved Of?
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20

Japan, which has four times as
much population to the cultivated
area as any other nation, has con-
fined herself pretty closely to her
islands. Most any other nation
with the population that Japan
has would have found an excuse
to grab off some territory from
some other nation long before
this.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20

If some people could keep their
hands and feet as busy as they do
their mouths, what a good thing
it would be!
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20

The fact that have always
been poor may have influenced
that belief, but l have always
felt that the poor people were
more generous and less greedy
than the we'll to do.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20

Try and be contented with what
you have, but what you are is a
different matter, and usually
should be improved
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20

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The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20

l notice that there is consider
able concern over the fact that
Japan is taking China.
The Coolidge examiner., 1936-03-20

I've often wondered if the
heather people and the savages
gossip about each other as theSso
called Christian people do. l am
inclined to think they don't. If
some long tongued gossip would
attempt to spread the poison about