Evening star., 1936-11-14
NAMING OF PROBER
TO S|FT DRIVERS
CHARGES DELAYED
Bowie to Study Evidence in
Police e.Bondsman Case
Before Acting.
EFFORTS TO ENLIST
NICE'S AID FAILS
Governor Leaves on Midwest Trip.
Safe to Be Installed to
Protect Records.

Momentarily expected for the past
two weeks, the appointment of spe-
cial investigator in the Prince Georges
County, Nd, police inquiry has been
deferred for at least four days, it was
learned last night.
States Attorney Alan Bowie, sched-
uled to recommend an assistant for
appointment by the Circuit Court
today, will not make his selection until
Tuesday, he said, pending further
survey of evidence.
The prosecutors nomination Of an
investigator, to help him sift charges
Of police-bondsman conspiracy, has
been anticipated since the grand jury
recessed to recommend a recall for
further investigation Of Washington
motorists complaints against law en-
forcement irregularities.
Bowie, after indicating he would
name his aide shortly following the
panels disbandment, finally declared
the choice would be made when he
had completed criminal prosecution in
Circuit Court. That session closed
Tuesday.
To Study Records.
Yesterday. however, photostatic
copies of the police arrest "blotter"
and bonding book were brought to
Upper Marlboro after duplication of
originals in Baltimore. Bowie, point
ing out he had been unable thoroughly
to analyze these records as yet" said
his assistant would be appointed by
Tuesday.
Meanwhile, the States attorney was
preparing to install a small safe in his
office today. He will keep all records.
impounded by the grand jury, in the
strong box to safeguard the files. Al
though Bowie denied any attempts
had been made to reach the docu-
ments, reports of threatened tamper-
ing with the records prompted post
ing of armed guards in the court
house Wednesday night.
The photostats probably will be
transmitted to Keystone Automobile
Club officials today. keystone at
torneys intend to check the copies
against affidavits from District auto
lists, compare their findings with court
records and submit the evidence to
the Board of County Commissioners
for possible administrative action
against involved policemen.
Others May Be Suspended.
Three constables have already been
suspended. II the checking procedure
substantiates motorists complaints,
several more officers are expected to be
removed from duty, pending compile
ton of the jury's investigation at Tues
days meeting Of the board.
Plans of Keystone officials to seek
State intervention in the inquiry from
Gov. Harry w. Nice were baked yes
terday when the Maryland executive
left for Today trip to st. Louis, Nc.
The club leaders had planned to see
the Governor yesterday to present
charges that police corruption had
prevented large sums Of money from
reaching the State treasury after
traffic arrests.
"Whitewash" Talk Secuted.
Rumors that the investigation might
end in "whitewash" were vehemently
denied by States Attorney Bowie yes
terday. Similar denials have been
made by county commissioners, while
political leaders have expressed their
desire to clean up the affair.
A suit charging a towing racket"
fled by a District driver, was sched-
uled for hearing before Justice of the
Peace Robert E. Ennis in Capitol
Heights last night. Defense attorney,
however, demanded a charge of venue,
and the trial was postponed until
another magistrate could be selected.
The complainant alleged that his
automobile was driven to a Prince
Georges garage by a constable after
his apprehension on trafhc violation.
Following his release, the motorlst
said, a bill for $3.50, itemizing tow
ing and storage" expenses. was pre-
sented to him for payment before he
could obtain his automobile.