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The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-23

especially oil concernS-and the value of their shipments of war materials to Italy.
 COINCIDENCE NO. 4: Senator Tom Connally of Texas who start ed the attack on Nye in ostensible defense of Woodrow Wilson's mem- ory. happens to be an outstanding champion of oil interests here.
  "A Serious Blunder
 That's the way things happen here. Perhaps you remember the recent coincidence wherein MT. du Font and MT. RaSkob, who were bounced on by the Treasury as result of ancient income tax oper- ations, turned out to be American Liberty Leaguers and very bitter enemies of the Roosevelt admins tration.
 But even those who stress these various coincidences are willing to admit that Nye, despite his ac- cumulati0n of supporting evi- dlence, made 8 tactless blunder when he said that Wilson had "falsified" in denying knowledge of the secret Allied treaties prior to the Paris peace conference.
 It's a matter for interesting spec ulation whether conservative Dem- ocratS would have come crashing down on Nye so enthusiastically If certain forces hadn't already been crouched to pounce as soon as they were given an opening-in other words, if 1t hadn't been for the "coincidences."
 Holt Is Scalp Hunting
 Rush Holt. 30-year-old senator from West Virginia, and Matthew Nicely, senior senator from the same state, are not the least bit chummy any more.
 The chief political job in West Virginia is that of collector of in- ternal revenue and 1t is held by Walter R. Thurmond, Neelys spokesman and patronage boss.
 Holt has declared that Thur mond must go. Among the bases of his attack is the fact that ThurmOnd was head of coal Op- orators associations in West Vir- ginia in a period when scores of miners were killed m labor clashes.
 Holt has a pile of books which contain references to Thurmond and sheaf of resolutions against Thurmond passed by lodges of the United Mine Workers.
 
 Pals No More
 Another once beautiful friend- ship now busted is that of Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia of New York and his successor in Congress and former campaign manager, Vito Marcantonio.
 The break came through differ ences over the handling of New York's relief problem and it's so bad that when one day a friend, using the mayors nickname, asked, Flows the Little Flower'?" Mar cantonio replied:
 "Huhl You mean old Stink weed'w
 .ronvr;Sht Ia26 NEA Servica Incl
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-23

As King Edward, His
 Life Becomes Ceremony"
 He could pop into @ friends house in the afternoon for @ cup of tea and an informal chat. He could
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-01-23

public, the Iobe-trotting, the night clubbing, the comparatively simple manner of life, will all become im- possible.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
WHISPER TAKES
 SIXTEEN LIVES,
 OTHERS MISSING
Georgia Torn by Wind and Storm Soon After Dawn
 Red Cross on Scene

CORDELE. Ga, April 2.-Torn- adic wind, rain and storms killed at least Is persons and left the fate of more than score in doubt, des- troying also a million dollars worth o fproperty last night
 Eight bodies have been removed from splintered homes and business houses in the wake of the twister, which struck soon after dawn. Res cue workers are seeking other bod ies.
 Additional storms killed six in Georgia and one each in Alabama and South Carolina.
 Red Cross units and National Guardsmen hurried to the scene to assist overtaxed local physicians.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
BLONDE SLAYER OF WAR PILOT
 FACES VERDICT
Vera Stretz StoicaI as Law. yer Pleads Justifi-
 able Homicide

NEW YORK. April 2.-Attorney for Vera Stretz, stoical 3l-year-old blonde, pleaded for her freedom to- day after Judge Collins refused to rule out the death penalty as a pos sible verdict in her trial for the murder of Dr. Fritz Gebhardt. He will ask for verdict of elf-defense
 Mss Stretz sat with eyes down. cast while attorney Samnel Liebow- itz attacked the memory of the slain man.
 Serued With Richofen
 Gebhart, former war pilot with Baron von Richofens "crcus" and professor of political economy at the University of Frankfort, was found dead, clad in a nightshirt, in his Fist floor apartment by police summoned by telephone.
 On nearby fire escape they found Mss Stretz, sobbing, clutching a handbag which contained the pistol from which, they said, ballis- tics tests proved the fatal bullets were fired
 To their questions she replied Please get me in touch with my lawyer"
 Was His Secretary
 MISS Stretz was employed as sec-
  retary to Gebhart, who had recent ly opened German commercial agency in New York. Photographs and letters prove the depth of their relationship, according to police. Z A night prior to the shooting. ac- cording to detectives, Miss. Stretz .trailed .Gebhart to Times Square hotel where, they added, he kept rendezvous with another girl. The detectives said Miss Stretz left without interupting the tryst.
 Underwent Operation
 The New York American reported that it had learned officially that Vera Stretz underwent a mysterious operation recently in Women's De- tention Hospital. Medical evil dence,' it said, was introduced to show the operation was made neces- sary by an attack committed by Gebhart on the night of the shoot ing"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
Two Armies Facing Each Other Tn Moves for
 Mastery
MANEUVERINGS ARE
 NOW TAKING PLACE
Selassie Watching Badog- lio' S Next Move-One
 Fatal Clash

ASMARA, Eritrea, April 2.-Italy's Northern Army and the personal troops of Emperor Halle Selassie are maneuvering carefully today to- ward what is considered an i'm pending death struggle in the war in Ethiopia.
 The rainy season has not set in yet viciously and military authorities do not believe any downpour will re- tard operations.
 Emperor Selassie has withdrawn to the heights overlooking Lake Ashangi awaiting the next phase of the attack to be launched by Gen. Badoglio.
 Yesterday Emperor Selassie took what is believed to have been the launching of the opening move in the impending struggle by throw ing 10000 soldiers on the left of the Italian flank. This was an at tempt to split the two invading army corps. He failed only after an au-day battle and it is estimated several thousand Philippians were killed before the troops were with drawn to new positions
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
ANSWERS ALL EvASIvE ON
 DEATH HOUR
Prison Warden Makes Statement that Can Be
 Taken Two Ways
MRS. HAUPTMANN
 VISITS HUSBAND
State Officials Are Sum- moned Before Grand
 Jury Session

TRENTON, N. J.. April 2--Mys- tery today surrounds the possible execution of Bruno Richard Haupt- mann, convicted kidnaper and slay- CT of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr., set for tomorrow night at o'clock
 Col. Mark o. Kimberling, when asked a direct question: Will Hauptmann go to the death chair tomorrow night?" replied
 Yesterday I set the execution hour for Friday night at 8. I might, however. ask authorities as to when the week of March 30 ends-Satur- day night or Sunday night"
 Non CommittaI
 Hauptmann's attorney, Lloyd Fisher, said he did not believe his client would be executed tomorrow night but gave no reason for his belief
 At Gov Hoffman's office, his sec retary refused to make any state ment
 MID rlduptllldilll. dIleT Spel1QlnR an hour today with Bruno in the death house, expressed confidence she would see him again and ap- peared to be in cheerful mood when she left the prison.
 "I'll See You Again
 Mrs. Hauptmann, however, will not be permitted to see her husband again alive unless something inter- venes to backset the execution date IS the prison rules forbid family visits on the last day
 Mrs. Hauptmann left the death house, spoke to Attorney Fisher, hen returned to Bruno and said:
 I'll see you again"
 Prison guards told the newsmen they believed the execution would sake place tomorrow night as an- nounced yesterday
 Nothing is announced from the Mercer County Grand Jury regard ing anything connected with the present Investigation
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
FELT FOR
 SAFETY OF FOUR
 OF JUNEAU BOAT
Captain, Man, Wife, Baby Alb oard Lost Craft
 Hoonah Boat Missing

Fear for the safety of the gas boat Washington and her passeng- CTS which left here last Saturday for Hoonah was expressed here today by Joe Johnson, Indian, who reported to the U. s. Marshals office that no word had been re- ceived from the boat since she left and she is not believed to have arrived at Hoonah.
 Johnson said his father, Sinclair Johnson, is Captain of the Wash ington and with him when he left Saturday were MT. and Mrs. Peter Hawkins and baby, bound for Hoo- nah. They ran into bad weather and returned to Mendenhall bar but when he went out there Mon day he found they had left Men dnehan and he assumed they had started out over the bar again early Monday morning.
 The gasboat Urania which ar rived here Tuesday and her cap tain reported having seen wrecked boat in the vicinity of Point Re- treat on March 31, but he saw no persons about. A Juneau fish buy ing boat reported this morning hay ing had a scheduled redezvous with Scott c. Lynch, of Hoonah, who was supposed to have put out of Hoonah and that Lynch's boat, 28-foot craft, No. 31A19l also fail ed to keep the appointment.
 Queries were sent to Hoonah to- day by the Marshal's office via radiophone to Deputy Marshal C.. W. Samples but late this after noon no word had been received. It was possible that the Tallapoosa might be asked to make a search for both the Washington and the Lynch boat
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
SENATOR URGES S100,000 GRANT
 TO PROBE WPA
Republican of Pennsylvania
 Charges Bureau Chuck l. full of olitics"

WASHINGTON, April 2.-Sen- ator James J. Davis. Republican of Pennsylvania, today urged that slOO,o00 be appropriated to investi- gate the charge that the Works Progress Administration is chuck ful of politics"
 Although the Administration lead CTS had rejected his proposal of a probe, he told the Senate Audit Committee that he had originally suggested s5O0O probe of the Pen nsylvania situation only. A larger sum, he said, was necessary to probe all the states.
 The Committee deferred action
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
FRANCE WILL
 HOLD FARLEY
 ON PROPOSALS
Ambassadors from Four Nations Are Summon
 ed to Paris
CUNNING PLAN IN
 HITLER'S ACTION
Premier Flandin Wants Strong Attitude Taken
 Against Germany

PARIS, April 2.-Premier Elan din has summoned French Ambas- sadors at London. Berlin. Brussels and Rome to a barley here.
 France is expected to present z strong attitude against Germany S violation of the Locarno Pact treaty and will also employ tactics to de- lay discussion of the German pro- posals while searching for 8 peace plan more favorable to France un- der which there will be 7. limiting of Germany's Qualifications in the Rhineland
 Cunning Plan
 France sees in President Hitler's proposals cunning plan to split the Locarno signatory powers and make him dictator in Europe.
 Hitler proposes that four months negotiations be considered as an "armistice" and Germany would agree not to increase troops in the Rhineland and France and Bel gium will be required to give the same guarantee.
 French officials want The Hague or other tribunal to pass on the leg ality of Germany's act in remili- arizing the Rhineland and also wants answers to Premier Flandin's questions asking if Hitler really would renounce aggressive inten- tions.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
WAR THREATENS BETWEEN JAPAN
 AND SOVIET U.
Strict Censorship Prevents Knowledge of Mon-
 golian Battling

LONDON, April 2. - Continued censorship, rigidly adhered to in both Tokyo and Moscow, today drew forbidding curtain across probable battle on the Manchukuo and Outer Mongolian frontiers.
 Since yesterdays report that both sides had retreated temporarily to their respective borders, no official statement has been received. Late last night however, indications were that fighting had been resumed
 The first actual battle occurred yesterday on the border near Foron. advices received from Moscow say ing the battle was waged between the Mongolians and Japanese.
 Each side charged use of air planes by the other and Japanese reports implied the use of poison gas.
 Danger of another Russo Japan csc war looms strong, since Mon- golia has recently concluded a mu- tual assistance pact under which the Soviet Union pledged that in case of unprovoked aggression Russia would lend her troops to Mongolia s aid
 The recent battle comes directly after an official note from Russia to Japan, protesting border clashes. and indicating that war would be an alternative.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
IRWIN RESIGNS mATANUSkA JOB FOR J. OF A. POST
Ross Sheely Is Enroute to Washington for Con-
 < ference with WPA

WASHINGTON, April 2. = The Works Progress Administration an nounces that Don Irwin, assistant manager of the Federal Govern ment's Matanuska project, has re- signed to return to his agricultural experiment post at the University of Alaska.
 The spokesman said Irwin had only been loaned to the Federal Government to aid preliminary de- yelopment of the Matanuska pro- ject.
 Ross Sheely, manager of the pro- Ject under PWA, the spokesman said has been called to Washington for a conference on general prob- lems of the administrators pro- ject.
 Whether a successor to Irwin will be named will be determined later
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
FREED
 ON FINE PAID
 BY GOVERNOR
New Jersey Executive Wants Convicted Forger
 in Kidnaping Case

CHICAGO. III. April 2.-Stephen Spitz, convicted forger, has been released here on cash payment of fine furnished by Gov. Harold G. Hoffman of New, Jersey Spitz is all legged to have $5,000 of the Lind bergh ransom money cached in the east.
 According to Mrs. Bernard Fin nigan. wife of Spitzs attorney, Gov. Hoffman wired that T am very glad to pay the fine if Spitz will promise to. hurry to New Jersey and furnish whatever information he can re- garding the Kidnapping in the Lind bergh case"
 It is believed Spitz is now on his way east.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
NAVAL DISTRICT MAY BE CREATED ALASKA, REGION
w. B. Kirk Gives Out h. formation-Mary Joyce
 Talks at C. C. Today

The possibility of converting the Territory of Alaska into the 17th Naval District was explained at the Chamber of Comerce luncheon in the Terminal Cafe today by w. B. Kirk, who recently returned from seven-montE's trip to the States. "A number of naval men think that we are entitled to a naval dis trict here,' MT Kirk said, "as we have about 2.500 miles of unprotect- ed coast line"
 MT. Kirk stated that creation of a naval district here would mean that gunboats and mine sweepers would be based at naval station and sub-station in Alaska, one oi which would probably be located in Southeast Alaska and the other in the Aleutian Islands. He said that he had had several talks with Naval officers in the States and expressed the opinion that there is a very good chance that the proposed idea will be successful
 Delegates Viei0S
 MT. Kirk read letter from Alaska Delegate Anthony J. Dimond ad- dressed to MT. Kirk, which stated in part:
 Your letter of January 18th dir ects my attention to matter which I had never thought of or heard mentioned before In view of the in- creased recognition of the import ance of Alaska in any proper scheme of national defense, it does seem obvious that the Territory should be created into the Seventeenth Naval District with at least one Admiral in charge.
 At the earliest possible oppor- tunity, I shall take this matter up with Admiral Standley or such oth- CT officer as may have power in such matters, and SC what can be done" {"
 The l4th Naval District is in Hon. olulu. MT Kirk said. the 18th Naval District is in the Canal Zone, and the l6th Naval District is in the Vir- gin Islands.
 Seek Endorsement
 The Juneau Chamber of Com merce Executive Board, at the reg ular meeting last Tuesday. instruct ed the Secretary of the Chamber to write letters to Delegate Dimond and Rear Admiral J. K. Taussig presenting the endorsement of the proposed creation of the 17th Nav
 Continued on Page Five.)
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
KEYNOTER, IN
 MAINE, GIVES
 6. 0. P.PLANS
Senator Steiwer, of Oregon, Announces Program,
 State Convention

BANGOR, Maine, April 2.--As- serting that Tammany greed has permeated the New Deal relief and other activities, United States Sen ator Frederick Steiwer, Republican of Oregon. today told the delegates attending the Republican Ste te Convention that the G. O. P. must assure the destitute that funds vot- ed for them will not be wasted on the cost of a topheavy bureaucratic administration"
 The address was billed as a key note, and Senator Steiwer outlined a four point program.
 Senator Steiwer declared that re- employment of American labor would only be brought about by re- establishment of American industry
 The Oregonian challenged the fairness of the Democratic argu- ments that the Republicans do not have program for the farmer and then outlined his program before the convention delegates as follows:
 One-Nationwide land conserva- ton, both permanent and practic- able.
 TWo-Guarantee the American producer shall enjoy the American market to the extent and ability to supply that market.
 Three-Government aid in dispos- ing of farm surpluses.
 Four-Lower interest rates on farm mortgages.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
TWO OFFICIALS ARE
 SUMMONED, GRAND JURY

TRENTON, N. J., April 2.-Gov Harold C. Hoffman, of New Jersey, and Attorney General David T. Will entz were today summoned before the Mercer County Grand Jury in the investigation of the confession of disbarred attorney Paul H. Wen del that he was implicated in the Lindbergh Kidnapping.
 Dr. Carroll Jones, Superintendent of the State Colony of Feeble Mind ed. where Wendell was kept for four weeks by Gov Hoffman's investi- gator. Ellis Parker. Chief of Bur- lington County detectives, was the first witness before the Grand Jury today
 Condon To Testify
 The Marshal's office announced that Dr. John F. Condon, the "Jaf- sic" in the case. has left his Bronx
 Continued on Page Two,
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
DUCK HUNTING SEASON TO BE
 MADE LONGER
Sixty Consecutive Days Agreed as Minimum, Du-
 fresne I els (. of C.

Frank Dufresne. Assistant Execu- tive Officer of the Alaska Game Commission, who returned recently from trip to the States, reported recent legislation of benefit to Alaskan hunters at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon today.
 T was just a buck private at the battle of Washington" MT. Du- fresne said. but I fought for and argued for an extended duck sea- son, and when I left it was agreed that the minimum season was to be sixty consecutive days" It. was also agreed to zone Alaska into four districts, reported MT. Dufresne, who said he hoped the duck sea- son schedule would stand as ten tatively set when he left Wash ington
 MT. Dufresne commented upon the great publicity given by Wash ington. D. C., newspapers to the exploit accomplished by Mary Joyce in driving her dog team from Taku to Fairbanks. Several times while I was in Washington I thought would like to exchange places with you MT. Dufresne told Miss Joyce, who was guest at the luncheon.
 Business Upturn
 John Jones, another returning member, stated there is a dis tinct upturn of business affairs in the States, and quite feeling for better quality of merchandise, which is probably a sign of returning prosperity.
 Hirst Is Speaker
 Claude M. Hirst, Director of Edu- cation for the Bureau of Indian Affairs, also spoke briefly at the meeting MT Hirst commented upon the fine work done in the short time the Government had admin istered Indian affairs. The natives have advanced here more than they have in any part of the States in the same time, he said. A thor ough examination of conditions will be made before he is ready to an- nounce any plans. MT. Hirst stated.
 The visiting Ketchikan DeMolay basketball team, which defeated the Juneau High School team here last night, and members of which were guests at the luncheon, was intro- duced by U. s. Marshal William T. Mahoney.
 "The boys haven't lost a basket ball game since they left Ketchi- kan,' MT. Mahoney said, "and they
 'Continued on Page Elgn.p
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
TOWNSEND PLAN INVESTIGATORS
 GET L0WD0WN
Former Secretary Treasur- CT Clements Testifies
 Before Committee

WASHINGTON, April 2. = The House Committee Investigating the Townsend Old Age Pension organ ization. learned today that receipts from the Townsend National Week. ly were between $500 and $500 week ly in March. 1885.
 R. E. Clements, resigned Secre- tary-TreaSurer of the organization testified that Townsend National Weekly was owned by himself and Dr. Frances E. Townsend. He said the circulation in March, l935, was about 100000 and the copies were bought outright by Townsend Clubs at three cents copy with no re- turns.
 Clements said the Townsend area managers received one cent out of the three cents charged by the Pros perity Publishing Company.
 Clements testified that Repre- sentative John s. McGoarty, of California, ordered $500 copies of his bill embodying the Townsend Plan from the Government Print ing Office in Washington, D. C., to be distributed free to Townsend Clubs and McGroaty was reimburs- ed for the cost of the printing.
 Representative Joseph A. Gava- gan, Democat of New York, member of the House Investigating Commit tee, said he considered McGoarty had abused the Congressional privileges but the other members quickly expres ed disagreement with his expression.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
.2,22S REGISTER. BOOKS CLOSE ON
 SATURDAY, 5 PM.
Three Tickets in Field as Filings Close Gold
 stein, George, Nelson

With but two days remaining be- fore the books close at 5 o'clock Sat urday afternoon, city registration today had reached a total of 2,228, a marked gain over last year when the total registered vote was 1908.
 Of the 25 voters registering yes- terday, City Clerk A. w. Henning reported that several of them were new voters, some just having estab- lished their residence in the com- munity and others becoming eligible to vote for the first time
 No new filings for city office had been made yesterday when the time for filing candidates closed at 5 o'clock. Three mayorality tickets are in the field and R. E. Robertson, Chairman of the School Board, has filed for reelection, the only can- didate for Board membership
 For Mayor is found l. Goldstein seeking reelection, and running for councilmanic seats with him are. Councilman Ralph Beistline, seek ing reelection, Oscar Harri a.id James J. Connors, Jr.
 Another ticket is headed by Coun- ciiman Wallis s. George, seeking election as Mayor, and Frank Me Gafferty, c. O. Sabin and R. J. Sommers for the Council. And third ticket finds N G. Nelson run ming for Mayor and for the Council. Henry Meier, Lewis Dyrdahl and Severin Swanson.
 The election will be held next Tuesday, April T.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
BRUN0'S EXECUTION DATE IS MYSTERY
Labor Leaders Form League Which Is Dedicated to Work
 for Reelection of ROOseueIt

WASHINGTON, April 2.-ThreC leading figures in the American Federation of Labor yesterday took hand in creation of the "Labor's Non-Partisan League" and organi- zation dedicated to work for the reelection of President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
 Ringleaders are George L. Berry President of the Printing and Press
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-04-02
Collins Is Only
 Candidate Filing,
 Fairbanks Mayor
Ten Have Placed Name on Ballot for Council
 Four to Be Elected

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, April ? May or E. B. Collins, completing his sec ond term, will be elected for the third term, by exclamation as fil- ings closed with no other candidate for that office.
 Ten have filed for the city coun- cil, four to be elected Three have filed for the school board, one to be elected.
 Eight hundred and three citizens have registered as compared to 594 last year The election is next Tues day.