Evening star., 1937-09-29
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information concerning his alleged
Klan membership was dug up by pri-
vate detective hired by Paul Block.
newspaper publisher opposed to the
Roosevelt administration.
II was thought Black may use some
of this material in his radio address,
should he make one.
When reporters boarded the City of
Norfolk after the steamer had been
through quarantine, they found JUS
tice and Mrs. Black in their cabin just
preparing to go to breakfast Mrs
Black hurriedly arranged blanket
over an unmade berth and said she
was overwhelmed at such a reception.
I'm not used to them yet" she added.
Poses for Photographers.
Black went out to look for Woodard
and posed for group Of photographers
in the corridor.
He was standing beside Doris
Fleeson. New York Daily News re-
porter, and one Of the photographers
asked him to talk to the lady"
Certainly" agreed Black. Il can
think of nothing more pleasant"
But you aren't telling me any,
thing" Miss Fleeson protested with
q smile
Well" rejoined Black. what does
= man usually tell young lady?"
William H. Mylander. reporter rep
resenting the newspapers that pub
lished the charges that Black is a
member OF the Klan. then approached
the justice. Mylander had brought
with him copies of the newspapers
containing the articles and he asked
Black If he would like to read them.
Suppose you take them back To
Paul Block" the justice retorted.
Returning to his cabin. Black asked
the news men to excuse him for a few
minutes. Il would like some ham and
eggs" he said. since I've only had
cup of coffee this morning. But
this is such a tremendous reception
party that I'm afraid the waiter can't
get through with my tray"
Meets Reporters on Deck.
The reporters retired to the upper
deck when Black agreed to meet them
there after breakfast. When he came
up. he posed willingly for newsreels
and still photographers.
Take all~the pictures you want" he
said, but let's get it over with fast
Some of you are so close I'm afraie
your Hash bulbs will explode in my
| face"
Most OF the reporters in the grour
still addressed him as Senator" anc
when a photographer called him "Mr
Justice" bystander observed There,
a man that knows his titles" Blacl
smiled at the jest.
Black apparently made highl,
favorable impression OH most of tn,
passengers during the trip across tn,
Atlantic. but got into one argument
about finances with one banker.
Mrs. T. r. Crumley, whose HUSBAND
Is president of the Jersey Centra
Power d. Light Co., one of the firm
investigated by Black during the Sen
ate's utility inquiry was among N1os,
favorably impressed by the new JUS
tice.
He is an exceedingly nice person.
she said. Il am glad to have me
MIN frst hand and I've changed m,
opinion about him. He and Mrs
Black are lovely couple and the onl,
one on board not parted by seasick
ness. But. good heavens. l hope m,
husband doesn't find out I've said thi
or he'll cut my allowance in half"
Disasrees with Banker.
The banker, who is from Philadel
phia, asked that his name not b.
used.
L recognized Mr.. Black in tn
dining room the first day out" h
said, but pretended not to kno,
him. A little later I met him O.
the deck and we started a conversa
ton. There was no mention of tn
Supreme Court or the Klan, but W
did discuss finances.
He asked me what 1 thought q
Mr.. Roosevelt's administration and
said thought it was disgracefu
When he asked me what I meant
said thought this business of spend
ing two dollars for every one receive
was a disgrace and was going to rui
the country. Mr. Black answere
that he could not agree with me o
that must say that he was courteou
At all times"
! The banker said the ship news wa