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The Washington times., 1937-03-10
Chat on Court Plan
Splits Capitol Hill

tutional amendment, would have
a marked effect on those wavering
members of his own party who in
the end will determine the issue.
Some of them were deeply i'm
pressed with the Presidents argu-
ment.
"Strange Bed-FelIOws"
Mr.. RooseVelt's speech was
shrewdly designed to appeal
particularly to the members of
his own party who have been
wavering: also to the liberals of
both parties whose solid support
he had in the last campaign.
To these liberals directly, the
President said:
Look at these strange bed
fellows of yours. When before
have you found them really at
your side in your fight for pro-
gress?"
The bed-fellows referred to were
the elements like the great news
papers, the chambers of com.
merce, manufacturers associa-
tionS, bar associations, ETC.. who
opposed him in the last campaign.
Replying today as one of the
liberals referred to, Senator Bur-
ton K. Wheeler of Montana. who
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The Washington times., 1937-03-10
TWO IN FAMILY
SUFFER BURNS

Badly burned when their cloth
ing caught fire in their home at
1241 K st. S. E., a 48-year-old
grandmother and her 18-month-old
grandson were rushed to two differ.
ent hospitals today.
Mrs. Alice D. Sale, the grand
mother, brushed against kitchen
stove while her grandson, Billy
Sale, was clinging to her apron
strings. Flames enveloped them
both.
Upstairs the boys mother, Mrs.
Alma Lee Sale, heard the commo-
ton, left another child, aged three
weeks, ran downstairs and found
her mother rolling on a bed in an
effort to eXtinguiSh the flames.
Upon arrival of firemen, the
grandmother was taken to Cas-
ualty Hospital, where it was re-
ported her back was scorched Sc
verely. The boy suffered burns on
the face and hands. He was taken
to Providence Hospital.
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
BROWN GETS
COMPLAINT
OF GIRLS
100 Pickets Charge
Interference" at
Factory WaIkout

Charges made by the Amalga-
mated Clothing Workers Of Amer
lea that police were being used as
strike breakers at the National
Plants CompanyS plant at 518
Eighth st. S. E., were today being
investigated by Major Ernest w.
Brown, superintendent Of the
Metropolitan Police.
Picketers stationed at the plant,
numbering more than 100, COM
planned that the police interferred
with their attempts to win over to
their ranks an estimated $50 other
workers who are continuing at
their duties.
Meanwhile additional strikers
at the company's plant at 41O
First st. s. e., were also attempt
ing to evict an estimated 100
workers who were in the plant.
Final terms were being drawn
up today by the employees and
management of the Willard Hotel
following termination late yester.
day of the Sit-doWn strike which
for more than "a hours had
crippled bushes at the hostelry.
The terms-relating to wages,
hours of employment and arbitra'
tion-will be decided tomorrow
at / D. m. by officials Of the hotel
and representatives of the Hotel
and Restaurant Employees Inter.
national Union at whose call
more than 100 walters, bellhops,
chefs and chambermaids aban'
doned their tasks Monday eve
ming.
Effected under guidance Of I'd
ward F. McGrady, Assistant Secre'
tary of Labor, the hotel agreement
under which the strike ended last
night involved compromises on
both sides.
It exacted from the manage
ment the promise to inflict no pen
alties or determinations against
any of the workers who partici'
pated in the strike. Contingent
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The Washington times., 1937-03-10
Rule Of U. S. Church G
Bars Wall y Nuptials

NEW YORK, March 10 tI.N.s9.
Flat denial that he had been con.
tacted concerning possibility of an
American wedding for the Duke
of Windsor and Mrs. Wallis War
field Simpson was issued today by
the Rt. Rev. Ernest M. Stires,
Protestant Episcopal Bishop of
Long Island. ...-
Bishop StireS added that his
church would not sanction such a
ceremony. His observations re-
suited from persistent reports, here
and abroad, that he had been ap-
proached-reportedly by an ennis
sary of former King Edward-for
an opinion on whether an Ameri-
can marriage might be within the
scope of special dispensations un-
der canon law. He said:
'"The Duke of Windsor has
not attempted to consult me,
and it is not likely that he will,
for should he do so in regard
to his forthcoming marriage I
could tell him only that such a
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
LACKING
FOR LIBRARY

Pleading poverty of the munich
pal treasury, the District Commis-
sioners today dispatched to Repre-
sentative Mary T. Norton CD,
chairman of the House District
Committee, an adverse report on
the bill proposing erection of a
new main building for the Free
Public Library.
The Commissioners pointed out
that under the terms of the bill a
sum of $2,5O0,00O is to be appro-
priated for the acquisition of a
site and construction of the build
ing on Sixteenth Street Northwest,
north of Pennsylvania.
Representative Norton was told
by the Commissioners that they
are unable to provide the neces-
sary finances at the present time
and that no funds could be OBJ
tanned for such a purpose.
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Dc. Subway Construction Urged By Board Of Trade
STRIKERS ACCUSE d. POLICE
C.L.O.BidS
For All
Unions
International News Service


HighIights of the labor SitHG-
ton throughout the United
States today Were::
WASHING TON-John L.
Lewis outlined plans for national
organization Of his c. ]. o. in
direct opposition to the old-estab-
lished American Federation Of
Labor in what appeared to be a
fight to the finish. C. I. o.
launch organization drives in the
textile and oil industries.
DETROIT-Breaking off his
vacation at Palm Beach, Fla,
Governor Frank Murphy of
Michigan was hurrying here in
an effort to bring about settle
ment of the strike involving
$4,000 workers in the Chrysler,
Hudson, and other plants.
HICAG GO-A $50, 900, 900
freight tunnel system 40 feet
under the loop was in the hands
of $50 Sitdown strikers. It was
the first underground railway
strike in the nations history.
The strikers held all the 81 miles
of track and vast stores of per.
ishable foodstuffS bound for
downtown restaurants and hotels
were tied up. The strike of vel.
low and Checker taxicab drivers
continued. At the Union Bed
Company, 222 employees clung to
their sitdown strike.
PITTSBURGH - There was
possibility of a further break
in the American Federation of
Labor as John P. Frey, vice
president, conferred with a
grievance committee repre-
senting an employe group of
the Carnegie-I Illinois Steel Cor.
poration. William Green, A.
F. of L. president, had re.
jected an invitation to take
part.
AKRON, OHIO-Pickets pa
raded outside the closed Fire
stone tire and rubber plants
despite cold weather. The lines
were formed after breakdown
of negotiations between the
company and the United Rub
ber Workers Union on the
question of recognition of URW
as sole bargaining agent for
Firestone's 10000 employees.
LEBANON, PA. - Organizers
for the CIO and Bethlehem
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BEA G0TTLIEB
FIGHTS DRUG

NEW YORK, March 10 Q.N.S0.
Battling for her life in a Long
Island Hospital, where she was
taken following an overdose Of
sleeping tablets, Bea Gottlieb, 81
year-old professional golfer, re-
gained consciousness today, but
her condition was described as
poor"
Hospital attaches said the golf
star emerged from a coma this
morning, but the crisis probably
would not be reached for several
hours.
Miss Gottlief was found uncon-
sciouS on bed in her Forest Hills
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TRADE BODY
URGES D. C..
SUBWAYS
R eport Emphasizes
Rapid Growth Of
City and Suburbs

Subways for Washington, with
the chief cost to be borne by the
Federal Government, are strongly
supported by the Washington
Board of Trade in transmitting to
the District Commissioners an eX-
haustive report on the subject pre-
pared by its special committee on
SubWays. The commissioners are
urged to provide the necessary
funds for a comprehensive study
of the need of subway system.
In addition, the directors of the
Board of Trade announced their
support of legislation to provide
the necessary funds for such a
study, backing a measure intro
duced by Chairman Mary T. Nor
ton of the House District Commit
tee for this purpose.
Those signing the boards report
on the subway problem were
Chairman John ]. Esch, for many
years a member of Congress from
Wisconsin and later member OF
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion; Henry J. Saunders, Col.
Lawrence C. Crawford, G. v.
Graham and P. Y. K. HoWat.
Traffic Growing
Approved in substance by the
directors of the board at their
Monday meeting, the report points
to the constantly growing conges-
ton of surface traffic in the
National Capital, accompanying a
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marriage in my church would
be impossible.
"The Duke and Mrs. Simp-
SON cannot be married in an
Episcopal church ceremony be-
cause the same laws, the same
preceptS, which govern the
Church Of England hold true in
our church"
He added:
''Nrs. Simpson is a twice
divorced woman, which bars her
from marriage with the sanction
of our church. There are no
dispenSatiOns allowed in our
canon law under which such a
union could or would be per-
mitted.
"That holds true in England.
II holds true here.
There is no bishop, no clergy
man, in the Episcopal Church
in the United States who could
Officiate at such a ceremony,
even If he would"
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
NEW BLOOD
NEEDED ON
BENCH, HE
ASSERTS
Senate Hearing Opens
With Farcical Bit
Of Mimicry
BY WILLIAM X. HUTCHINSON
international News Service


Foes of President Roosevelt's
judicial program subjected Attor-
ney General Cummings to grill
ing today after he Endorsed the
plan in an hours uninterrupted
talk to the Senate Judiciary Com
mittee.
Cummings conceded there
might be the danger Of 8-to-7 opin-
ions under the Presidents plan.
as there are now the criticised
5-to-4 decisions.
What he objected to, he said.
was the courts outlawing legisla-
ton by these narrow decisions,
and he thought the danger could
be obviated by the appointment
of forward looking judges" who
would not be so keen to invalidate
laws unless they were so beyond
all reasonable doubt
BOrah Leads Quiz
Senator Borah (R), of Idaho,
launched the examination of Cum.
mings. He emphasized the danger,
under the Presidents plan-if six
more justices are appointed-of
getting these eight to seven deci-
sions, just as the present court
now divides five to four. Borah
asked:
Suppose after six additional
justices are added to the SUI
preme Court, they should decide
seven to eight to hold an act Of
Congress unconstitutional? Then
this plan would fail of its OBJ
jectives?"
Cummings replied:
1T would depend entirely upon
which side the seven were and
which side the eight were."
Q.-But the same situation
would continue as under to 4
decisions?
Al did not complain about
the divided opinions. l did
complain that the court by split
decisions was declaring void
acts of Congress.
Q.-But If the split is 8 to 7
there would still be no minimum
wage law?
Ayes, we would have to ac-
cept that result.
A huge crowd of sightseers
jammed the high-ceilinged, marble
walled caucus room in the Senate
Office Building as Cummings
spoke.
Cummings denied there was any
danger of dictatorship in the
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The Washington times., 1937-03-10
Heart Disease Kills
; on Cruise Of Indies

NEW YORK, March 10 Q.N.S).
Heart disease caused the death
Of three passengers aboard the
French liner Lafayette during a
17-day cruise in the West Indies,
it was learned today with the re-
turn of the ship here. The dead
were Milton Livingston, SO, Bloom
ingdale, ILL.,; Todd Evans, so,
Bradford, Pa, and Thomas Hawk
ms, so, Janetsville, Ontario.
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
SNOW FURRY
DUE TONIGHT

Snow flurries are scheduled in
Washington tonight, forecasters
at the Weather Bureau predicted
today, along with minimum tenn
perature of about % degrees.
Meanwhile, garages throughout
the city were doing a big business
today as Washingtonians turned
in cars with frozen radiators
caught in what is believed to be
the last cold snap of the winter
% degrees at 6 a. m.
The real spring is ''just around
the corner" however. the official
weather forecaster admitted.
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
CordIey and His Wife
Settle Loan Dispute

NEW YORK, March 10 G.N.S0.
A compromise agreement had been
reached today between the wealthy
Mrs. Hedessa Cordley and her hus-
band, Christopher Cordley. refrig-
orator manufacturer, in their dis
pute over $168,000 which she
claimed she loaned to him after
their marriage in 1928.
They are separated, and Mrs.
Cordley sued for return of the
money. It was reported Cordley
had agreed to pay $4,000 in in
stallmentS.
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
20 More Race DAYS
Asked in Bill Given
MARYLAND Assembly

ANNAPOLIS, Md. March 10.
Horse racing in Maryland would
be extended 20 days, in addition
to the present 100, under . measure
offered yesterday by Delegate Sam
uel N. Friedel CD Of Baltimore.
The bill was sent to the ways and
means committee.
Another bill offered by Friedel
would bring county fair racing un,
der the provision requiring / per
cent betting tax for the State and
raising the license fee from $50
to $500 a day. This also was sent
to the committee.
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
International News Service

President Roosevelt's vigorous
speech in defense of his judiciary
reform was hailed by his sup
porters on Capitol Hill today as
the "big punch necessary to put
it over in a doubtful and wavering
Congress. BY the opposition it was
considered only as intensifying
the struggle.
There were some indications,
however, that Mr.. Roosevelt's Sc
we're criticism of the Court, and
the practical difficulties he out.
lined of getting through a consti.
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
$500 Reward Posted
For Fits Attack Tip

LOS ANGELES, March 10
Q.N.S0.-Lure of $2,500 reward
voted by the board of supervisors
was counted on today by authori-
ties to help solve the mysterious
attempted assassination of District
Attorney Buron Fits.
It was hoped one of the several
gunmen would turn on his con-
federates for the reward and an
implied offer of immunity.
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
FIRE IS RAGING
ON FRE|GHTER

BOSTON, March 10 GNSO.
Fed by a cargo of highly inflam-
mable nitrates, a raging fire
started today on an unidentified
freighter in Boston harbor. Flames
were visible more than a mile
away.
Two small explosions occurred
aboard the vessel. The crew
escaped safely, according to early
reports.
Police were sent to the water
front to clear the area.
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
| Dead, 4 Lost, Hurt
In Wreck Of Tanker

HAVANA, March 10 U.N.SD.
One dead, four missing and five
injured was the toll today after
the S. S. Hope, Cuban molasses
tanker, went on the rocks off sub
urban Moramar.
Captain Manuel Fernandez and
four sailors were taken to a hospi-
tai with injuries received as they
battled their way to shore through
heavy surf. The body of the dead
man was recovered.
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
Strike Off, Normandie
Will Sail Tomorrow

LIE HAVRE, France, March 10
GN.SO.-The shipping strik e.
which tied up so ships here, was
called off suddenly this afternoon,
but scheduled departure of the
giant French liner Normandie in
search of new Atlantic laurels was
delayed until tomorrow.
The Normandie'S passengers will
spend tonight aboard the vessel,
which will sail early in the morn,
ing.
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
Search Abandoned
For Boat Bearing 4

AsBURY PARK, N. j., March
10 Il. N. S).-The United States
Coast Guard today abandoned its
search for the 28-foot fishing boat
Sunbeam. missing since Saturday
with four men aboard. A wide
spread search had been made with
airplanes and cutters. Aboard the
boat were John Brock. the owner;
his two brothers, Edwin and Leon
Brock. and Harry Clayton.
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
If Snakes Scare Man.
That's D. Is; II Men
Scare Snake, lis News

CHICAGO, March 10 G.N.SO.
A half dozen inmates of the Lin
coin Park snake house are dead.
Superintendent George Donog-
hue today said they died because
they became nervous and "fretted
themselves to death" while busy
workmen were installing new
steam pipes.
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
Packers Pay Boost
Effective Next Week

CHICAGO, March 10 Q.N.S0.
Wage increases totaling more than
$33, 100000 were promised today
for the approximately 10000
workers employed by the nations
great meat packing plants and the
International Harvester Company.
The new pay schedules go into
effect next Monday.
The Washington times., 1937-03-10
CUMMINGS, CRILLED, BACKS COURT PLAN
Court HEARING
DrCGUS Big
CrO0OOI

SENATE JUDICIARY
COMMITTEES HEARING
ON COURT REFORM TO-
DAY JAMMED j CAUCUS
ROOM. ATTORNEY GEN.
ERAL CUMMINGS WAS
FIRST WITNESS.
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WASHINGTON WEATHER

Light snow and not quite so cold with low.
est temperature about 20 degrees tonight;
tomorrow cloudy with slowly rising tempera-
ture; gentle easterly winds, becoming variable
tomorrow.
CWeather Details on Page 16)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-03

the future seems well enough as- Sured.
 Chances are that Miss FOn-
 taine will be Fred Astaire's
 leading lady in "A Damsel in
 Distress"
 She said, My chances look pretty good right now. The stu dio's saving that time for me, so I'll be available if can handle the part. It seems to depend on my dancing. I've had ballroom and ballet ali my life, and ] wouldn't have to know tap danc- ing. I've been practicing with Hermes Pan (RKO dance direc- tor), and I've danced with Astaire, too. Keep your fingers crossed for me, will you?"
 So some day maybe I'll be writ ing about Olivia de Havilland as "the elder sister of Joan Fon- taine."
 Tall, Dark, Handsome
 A man whom you might keep an eye on is the aforemen- toned George Shelley. When ali the women on a movie set, from chorus girls to elderly character actresses, begin watching and talking about a he-member of the cast. the studio may just as well begin writing him a new contract
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-03
|QUASSAPAUC GETS
 FAMOUS COMEDIAN
Billy Van to Appear al Middlebury Lake on
 Sunday, Monday

Why not plan to spend the Fourth of July weekend at Lake Quassapaug where there will be something doing every minute ot this long weekend. An added feat ure, Sunday and Monday, Bill Van famous radio and vaudeville star will appear at the lake. This fam GUS comedian will put on Q few oi his mirthful stunts.
 A special holiday dance will be held on Monday evening with Frank Ortone's Lake Quassapaug Orches- tra furnishing the music. Dancing will also be held tonight and Sunday evenings.
 Quassand Beach will attract the crowds this weekend where they will enjoy 6 good swim. You can rent a locker by the day or week. You can also rent paddle boat or row boat.
 There is plenty of room at the picnic grounds to bring the family out. There is also ample parking space to park your car. The kiddies can enjoy anusementS and you en- joy a hot dog or a bag of pop corn. All in all Lake Quassapaug is an ideal spot to spend the Fourth.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-03
STRAND

Performances this afternoon ant ! evening conclude the engagement at Warner Brothers Strand oi Shall We Dancer" with Free Astaire and Ginger Rogers also Don't Tell the Wife" with Guy Kibbee and Una Merkei. Sundays new show will be headlined by "Kie Galahad" with Edward G. Robin. son, Bette DavS and Humphrey Bogart.
 Robinson plays Q fight promoter who has one contender for the championship. "Fluff," his girl friend, played by the very capable Miss Davis, aids and abets him ir his work. Bogart Is . rival pro- moter, and Q killer.
 The title role is filled by Wayne Morris, a promising young mar who packs Q terrific wallop in his fight scenes as well as his lovt scenes with Jane Bryan, another screen newcomer who seems to be going places fast.
 The story of the two rival fight managers and their attempts tc double e-cross each other is swift moving and full of action. The light between "Kid Galahad" anc Bogart's man, Chuck McGrav (played by William Haade, the steel-worker who sky-rocketed te fame with his role in the Broad. way play Iron Men'D is one oi the most terrific ever screened.
 On the same program Laurel anc Hardy, the worlds favorite clowns in Way Out Vest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-03
CAPITOL

Love in the headlines comprises the theme of shall We Dance. RKo Radios new musical spectacle starring Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers which starts tomorrow at the Capitol theater,
 Presenting the screens dancing aces in the roles of . famous ballet dancer and . noted revue artiste' respectively, the story complications revolve around their supposed mar riage. Even though they emphatic ally deny the rumor, the two figures are so famous in the theatrical world that the newspapers devote considerable space to their affairs and they are finally forced to a unique solution of their hilarious difdculties.
 This gaily humorous plot IS worked out against giittering back. grounds of Paris and New York and aboard an ocean liner, in the engine room of which Astaire does one 0i the most spectacular dances Of his career, in rhythm to the beat Of the giant engines.
 Edward Everett Horton and Eric Blcrs lend their comedy to the Pan-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-03
Joan Fontaine

That's the way it is with this Shelley, who is 28, tall, dark, and handsome with an extraordinary mobility of expression.
 If Hollywood were not . place
 where much fine talent is neg
 lected for years, you'd suspect
 that this actor must have some
 ineradicable handicap or afflic-
 ton, such as a wooden leg or
 an advanced vase of comera-
 phobia.
 But Shelley is an athlete and has a figure. He proves it by wearing tights in a costume see quence in this picture. He also has 8 voice. Once he was a mem Der of the California Collegians.
 And he likes to act. In fact, acting is the only thing he ever wanted to do, from the time of his boyhood in Vallejo and Alameda. Calf.
 He sang with Fanchon and Marco vaudeville units, appeared in a West Coast production of 'The Cat and the Fiddle" took part in a lot of little-theater cf- ferings hereabout. von a contract with Universal ar worked there two years.
 His best parts were in of all things - blood-and-thunder serials.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-03
STATE

Another Dawn" with Kay Fran cis and Errol Flynn, also Fury and the Woman" with William Gargan and Molly Lamont conclude their engagement at Warmers State the- ater tonight.
 Sunday the State presents gala Fourth of July celebration show headlined by "The Last Train From Madrid, the first motion picture drama to use modern war-torn Spain for its background.
 Here is a powerful and moving story of ten persons, caught in the maelstrom of modern city under heavy bombardment, whose lives and destinies are suddenly thrown together by a mutual desire to es- cape from the stricken city on the only means left to reach safety the last train permitted to leave Madrid for Valencia.
 One of the persons permitted to leave is the beautiful patrician girl played by glamorous Dorothy La- mour, star of ''The Jungle Princess" and current radio favorite. A pass had been obtained for her by her sweetheart, Anthony Quinn, a young officer. Quinn also manages to ar- range for the escape of his friend, played by Gilbert Roland-only to learn that Miss Lamour and Roland are old sweetheartS and still very much in love.
 The lots of young. frightened deserter, Robert Cummings; street waif played by Helen Mack; an American newspaper correspondent, played by Lew Ayres; Q member of the Women's Battalion portrayed by Olympe Bradna; and an adventur- ess, played by Karen Morley are suddenly thrown together with those of the three lovers and they are forced to work out their des- tinies together with the principals.
 The gripping climax arrives when the two men who love Miss Lamour are forced to make a decision as to who will remain in Madrid and who will find safety-and win the giri-on the last train. The manner in which this is handled forms one of the most exciting and stirring clinaxes yet achieved n moton pc- lures.
 The companon feature will be Love In A Bungalow, delight full romantic comedy with Nan Grey and Kent Taylor in the fea- tured roles.