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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
ROGERS EXTORTION
SUSPECT is SEIZED
Chicago Youth, IS, Said to Have
Sent Photo of Self in
$500 Demand.
ny the Associated Press.

~ the Associated PreSS.
CHICAGO, April 15.-John Anthony
Buzas. 18-year-old garage mechanic,
was seized by Federal agents today
and charged with sending an extor-
ton letter to Ginger Rogers demanding
$500 under threats of death to the
Hollywood actress cor any one else
who gets in the way"
Agents said Buzas incloSed a picture
of himself and wrote on the envelope
q return address only few doors
away from his home on the far South
Side.
A diary seized there, they said,
mentioned the letter to Miss Rogers
and Buzas' INDIGESTION about Dispatch
ing similar one to Actor Clark Gable.
Federal men went to Buzas' home
and inquired for John Burton
the name listed on the return address.
They said Buzas replied:
mo, I'm not John Burton, but
come in, anyway. I've been expecting
you"
Agent w. j. Devereux said the
missive to Miss Rogers, six pages long,
WAS mailed April 8, and included a
demand for $500, with the notation
"or you will be killed or anybody
else who gets in the way"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
RObber Takes
Oldest Photo
OF Gen. Grant
Remoued in LoOting
of Cantdcusene
Apartment,

The Oldest picture in existence of
Gen. U. S. Grant, a tiny snapshot in
a gold locket, was among the loot
stolen from the apartment of his
granddaughter, Nine. Julia Canta-
cuzene, 1863 Columbia road, it was
disclosed today.
The apartment was looted while
Nine. Cantacuzene was in New York
and police were unable to determine
the extent of her loss until she re-
turned today.
The intrinsic loss is not very
great-perhaps 5000 or $500" Nine.
Cantacuzene said. Il did not leave
any jewels or money in the apartment
and the only things the robber could
ind TO take were several souvenirs
which I valued for sentimental rea-
sons.
The picture of my grandfather, for
instance, was taken when ne was a
young officer and he gave it to my
grandmother when they were married.
Then some old snuff boxes and
canoes which I saved from the Rus
sian revolution were taken.
None of the things taken will bring
much money in pawn shop and I am
hoping that they can be returned to
me in some way
Nine. Cantacuzene'S apartment was
one Of five ransacked by burglars in
the Northwest section Monday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
SHIPS WIRELESS
OPERATORS STRIKE
Many Vessels Expected to
Be Tied Up--CreW
Sits Down.
Py the Associated Press.

20 INC hSSoclaleQ PreSS.
NEW YORK, April 15.-The Amer
lean Telegraphists' Association today
declared a general strike against all
vessels owned by the International
Mercantile Marine now in United
States ports. Four ships with 10
operators were affected Immediately
and other ships will be tied up upon
entering port.
Three hundred members of the crew
OF the Panama Pacific liner California
began a Shutdown strike aboard the
ship today in sympathy with strikers
on the United States liner President
Roosevelt, lying at the adjoining
North River pier.
Strike Develops Suddenly.
The strike developed suddenly as
a Government official attempted to
settle the intra-union strife which led
to the seamen's strike aboard the
President Roosevelt yesterdays move
interpreted in some quarters as threat
ening renewal of maritime troubles
which paralyzed shipping on both
the Atlantic and Pacific coasts for
many months.
All passengers on the President
Roosevelt were evacuated today when
John F. Brennan, traffic manager Of
the line, announced it was impossible
for the vessel to sail as a passenger
ship because of the labor dispute.
Some of the passengers, Europe
bound, sailed on the liner Hamburg
last night. Others were transferred
to the liner Berengaria today.
Sixty-five members of the deck and
engine crews refused to sign articles
if the company retained nine engine
room requirements who, the strikers
(See WIRELESS. Page A-9)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
G.. NJ. Whit,uelI and DR.. johnson
To Leaue School Board June 80

George NJ Whitwell and DR.. j. Hay
den Johnson today announced they
would not stand for reappointment to
the Board of Education when their
terms expire June 30.
Both have written letters to Chief
Justice Alfred Wheat of the District
Supreme Court requesting they not
be considered for reappointment and
have received replies that their wishes
will be hono7ed.
The third member whose term ex-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
LEADERS OPPOSE
ANTELYNCH BILL
Bankhead and Rayburn See
House Passage by FL
Probable Today.
Ey the Associated Press.

Speaker Bankhead and Majority
Leader Rayburn expressed their oppo-
sition to the Gavagan Federal anti
lynching bill, but joined sponsors in
predicting House passage by 2-to-1
vote probably late today.
Shortly before the House resumed
debate on the measure, the leaders
told news men sponsors had sufficient
votes to pass the bill
Bankhead and Rayburn took the po-
sition of other Southern Democrats op-
posed to the bill that it was an uncon-
stitutional invasion of the rights of the
States.
The Speaker added the belief that
the Senate would pass the measure if
it came up for vote in that body.
AS on Tuesday, when the House en-
gagged in three hours bitter debate, the
galleries were filled. Many of the Wis
itors were colored
Session Continues Till Vote.
Although there were reports oppo-
nents might attempt filibustering tao
tics in attempts to prevent a vote to-
day, leaders said they would keep the
House in session until it voted.
The measure would impose heavy
fines and Jail sentences on peace off,
GERS who permitted a prisoner to be
taken from their custody and lynched.
Similar punishment would be imposed
on mob members. In addition, coun-
ties would be made liable for damages
to the victims family.
Although anti-lynching legislation
has been before the House for MANY
years, not since 1922 has it passed such
measure. That year the Senate
blocked enactment.
Leading off the opposition debate.
Representative Johnson, Democrat, of
Texas, asserted lynching was indie
feasible, but no more so than the bill.
The measure, he said, represents a
RECKLESS and arrogant" attempt to
"ursup' State powers. Not only would
it destroy State rights, but also State
governments, johnson commended.
1t would be just as legal to make
Federal officers amenable to prosecu-
ton in State courts, under State laws,
johnson said, as to allow punishment
of State officials in Federal courts, I'M
der the Gavagan bill.
The measure, he said, would ode
(see ANTI-LYNCH, Page A-2.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
By the Associatec Press.

By the Associatec Press.
DETROIT, April 15.--One hundred
and twenty Shutdown strikers elected
from lock factory were released
under bond early today. but Is union
officers and sympathizers were held in
Jail for investigation.
Those kept in jail did not engage
in the clash between strikers and
police and deputies yesterday after
noon at the Yale & ToWne Manu-
featuring Co.'S plant but were seized
after the strikers were placed in patrol
wagons a. d scout cars.
A score were hurt in the Commute
encounter, in which the officers used
tear gas and strikers tossed lead
weights from windows and the build
ing roof. Police Commissioner Helm
rich A. Pickert said three shots were
fired from within the factory The
injuries of one patrolman and two
other men required hospital treatment.
Most of the strikers were women
They had been in the plant since the
United Automobile Workers of America
called the strike, March 9, and dis
regarded an injunction ordering them
to leave Monday. When they failed
to comply, warrants were issued for
their arrest. The union accused the
company of refusing to negotiate
with it.
George Adde's, U. A. w. A. secre-
(See STRIKES, Page A-2)
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in a handsome leather case with the
initials IF. D. R." in gold on the out
side.
Griffith also left with the President
leather handbag containing an an
nual pass to the American Leabue ball
games to be given to Mrs. Roosevelt.
During the brief call. Mr.. Roosevelt
said he always enjoyed base ball games
and WAS sorry he could not attend
oftener. He asked about the prospects
Of the Washington team and was as
sured that the team looks good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
Roosevelt Promises to Toss
First Ball at Opening Came

President Roosevelt will be on hand
at Griffith Stadium Monday to toss
out the first ball officially opening the
American League base ball season.
He made this promise today to
Clarke Griffith, president of the
Washington club, when Grifith and
Ford Prick, president of the Ma
tional League, called at the White
House to present the President with
passes to all American and National
League games. These were inclosed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
MAN HELD BY F. B. |.

CHICAGO, April Is R.-The
Federal Bureau of Investigation an
nounced today the arrest of a man
giving his name as John Buzas, on a
charge of sending an extortion letter
to Ginger Rogers, film actress.
Agents said the letter demanded
$500. They declined to make public
its contents, they said, pending an
announcement on the case from head
quarters in Washington. Buzas was
arrested here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15

ODlCuary ----A-l4
STRIKE SITUATION.
Union officers jailed after Detroit
strike riots. Page Al
SUPREME COURT ISSUE.
McCarran introduces compromise for
court bill. Page Al
NATIONAL.
Bankhead and Rayburn see anti
lynch bill passage. Page Al
Treasury to start series of $4,000, 900
weekly bill issues. Page Al
Labor legislation at this session pre-
dicted by Connery. Page Al
Coal operators fund to fight union
ization revealed. Page Az
Trial of Parkers in Wendell case may
go to Brooklyn. Page AS
La Guardia says proper housing needs
Federal aid. Page Al
FOREIGN.
81 nations to start war control
schemes Monday. Page Al
Reich press features lynching of u S.
Negroes. Page Az
Schuschnigg to confer with Mussolini
April %. Page AS
Escape plot reported uncovered at Brit
aims Dartmoor Prison. Page AS
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
Twenty-six persons injured in street
car fire. Page Al
Whitwell and johnson to leave School
Board. Page Al
Jury completed for second Rhodes
forgery trial. Page AZ
Seasonal milk price reduction urged by
consumers counsel. Pare Az
70-year-old man among seven hurt in
trafuc. Page AS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
q NATIONS BEGIN
ACT ION MONDAY
TO ISOLATE WAR
'Hands-off Spain Body Also
Names Group to Seek VOL
unteers' Withdrawal.
SIX AMERICANS SENT
TO PRISON IN FRANCE
Charged With Attempt to Cross
Border to Serve in Loyal
ist Army.

BACKGROUND
With fear rising that Spanish
ctutl Uar Mould engult Europe,
European nations agreed on policies
OF non-interUention.
Observers had declared Dar Uas
developing into. struggle betWeen
Italy and Germany on the one
hand and against France and Rus
STA on the other.
By the Associated Press
LONDON, April l5.-A non-inter-
vention subcommittee today fixed
midnight next Monday for putting
into operation wide control schemes
to halt the flow of men and arms to
Spain.
The 27-nation Hands off-Spain"
Committee Immediately appointed an
other subcommittee to consider plans
for the withdrawal of volunteers now
fighting in the Spanish civil war.
The non-intervention scheme calls
for naval patrols of the Spanish coasts
am establishment of agents on
SPANS frontiers to prevent foreign
arms and volunteers from reaching
either side in the civil conflict.
The long-awaited establishment Of
land-and-sea patrol of Spain cul-
minated months of effort by the big
powers to put into force their plan
to isolate the Spanish War, as far as
possible, and safeguard the rest of
Europe against possible repercus-
sionS.
Skeleton Staff Ready.
The advisory board notified the sub
committee a skeleton staff sufficient
to enforce the blockade of Spain
ashore and at sea was ready at vari-
Gus control ports and frontier posts.
New observers, it reported, were be-
ing recruited daily for the interna-
tional patron on the Spanish borders.
new phase in international rela-
tons will begin when the warships
contributed by Great Britain, France,
Germany and Italy take up their
positions as combined fleet girdling
Spain.
The estimated total cost for both
the land and sea patrols has been set
at 100000 year VScount Gram
borne, parliamentary undersecretary
of state for foreign affairs, said the
five principal Notwithstanding
Russia besides the four in the naval
blockade-each will pay Is per cent
Of the cost, the other % countries
sharing the remaining 20 per cent.
The land agents will operate on
SPANS French and Portuguese from
tiers.
Criticism Of Britain.
Announcement that the co-opera-
tive isolation venture is to start, au-
thoritative quarters predicted, prob
ably will minimize opposition criti-
cism OF Great Britain's Bilbao pol
icy.
Diplomatic sources contend the issue
over British protection of her mer-
chant marine against a Spanish in
Surgent blockade of the besieged
Basque capital was clearly "a local
situation"
Under international law, they
argued, the British Navy theoretically
could escort merchantmen into Bilbao
since the Basque government is will
ing. Even inside Bilbao, they said,
Britain would regard an insurgent at
tack on her shipping as an act of
piracy.
But authorized spokesman expressed
See EIIPnpE POGO ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15

pires this June, Mrs. Henry Grattan
Doyle, president of the board, said
she probably will accept reappoirt-
ment if it is offered.
Whitwell, chairman of the Finance
Committee, explained that pressure
of business affairs and his health
made it necessary for him to drop
his work with the board.
II have been finding it increas-
ingly diticult to give to school mat
/Cno uNADn Dooa ASN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
N CARRAN OFFERS
EASED COURT BILL
Judiciary Bill Amendment
Would Add Only Two
Justices.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
President Roosevelt asked Con-
gress February for authority to
name sir netC justices to Supreme
Court unless present justices oUer
70 retire. This more tolloUed court
decisions blocking Netu Deal legiS-
lathe program.
The proposal met almost solid
Republican opposition and split
Democratic ranks in Senate. OPP
ponentS, fighting for constitutional
amendment, felt their position
strengthened By courts decision on
minimum 1Duge and Wagner laW
legislation, but supporters OF the
President haze said their fight for
the bill tn its original form lDiu be
pressed With 'Teneued vigor."
An amendment to President Roose-
velt's court bill providing for appoint
ment of two additional Supreme Court
justices was introduced in the Senate
today by Senator McCarran, Demo-
crat, of Nevada, a member of the
judiciary Committee.
The Nevada Senator has long been
regarded as one of the key" members
Of the committee because he has re-
manned non-committal on the Presi-
dents proposal to enlarge the court
by six members if those now over 10
do not retire.
In offering his substitute, in the
form of an amendment, McCarran re-
fused to say whether he would support
the measure if his amendment we're
rejected. He did tell reporters, how
ever, that he did not favor any forced
retirement" from the court.
Doesn't Favor Amendment.
THE mental faculties of MANY
judges are keen and acute at rs and
3D., McCarran added. Il don't favor
any constitutional amendment at this
time"
Shortly after McCarran's amend
ment was introduced, the Judiciary
Committee received from a spokesman
OF the American Bar Association a
statement describing the President
Dill as measure Ito force the judic-
larry to adopt the constitutional views
OF the Executive and the Legislature. p"
The spokesman, Sylvester Smith of
Phlllpsburg, N. j., explained that his
statements were based on a secret poll
OF the 29,6l6 members of the bar as
ISOLATION, and 1872 800 non-member
lawyers throughout the country.
The results of the poll, he said,
show American lawyers stand to /
against the proposal to add six new
justices to the high court unless the
present justices over 70 retire.
Senator McCarran's proposal was
comparatively close to what has long
been regarded as the most likely COM
promise OF the Presidents bill-an in
crease of two instead of six.
But the amendment would 60
(See COURT, Page A-2D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15

By the Associated Press.
Chairman Connery of the House
Labor Committee predicted fatty to-
day Congress would write new labor
legislation at the present session as
result of the Supreme Courts de-
cisions on the labor relations act.
Connery said he still believed the
best solution to the unemployment
problem would be 30-hour week for
all industry. He added, however, he
was not tied to the proposal"
Il believe undoubtedly there will be
legislation adopted in the House on
minimum wages, maximum hours and
the abolition of child labor" said the
co-author of the wagner law.
Connery said the first labor legisla-
ton brought up probably would be
the Ellenbogen textile bill, on which
labor subcommittee has been holding
hearings.
Informed persons said President
Roosevelt had favored enactment of
that measure to set up a little
(See CONNERY, Page A-8.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
0FF|C|ALSOF UNION
JAILED IN R|0T|NG.
120 Others Held in Detroit
for Clash in Oustinq
Sit-DOWners.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
The theory OF collective bargain
ing, guaranteed, in simple, to labor
By the Wagner act, has been rele-
gated to background in labor-in-
dustry disputes oUer recognition Of
specific unions, promoted in the
main by John L. Le1Uis associates
crusading under the C. I. o. ban
ner. These organizers seek to sign
up the majority OF workers in the
plants. Sit-down strikes haze be-
come potent ,reapons in forcing
recognition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
Baby Loses Citizenship.

BERLIN, April Is CP.-A Moscow
born baby, now 81 months old, is the
youngest German" to be deprived of
citizenship rights in an official decree
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
Summary of Today's Star

House group may scrap Collins tax
bills, write own. Page B-9
Survey pushed to fix scope of D. c.
minimum wage law. Page B.
Junior High School Conference opens
tomorrow. Page B.
District officials welcome proposed in
vestigations. Page Big
Commission experts again slash transit
company estimates. Page b.
Real estate rackets common here,
House group told. Page b.
FINANCIAL.
A. T. & T. earnings climb. Page A-I8
Bonds hesitant after rise (table).
Clearings hold above 1886. Page Ala
Most stocks narrow (table). Page AGO
Curb list mixed (table). Page A-2I
Retail collections up. Page A-21
SPORTS.
Ailing Simmons must toll in order to
tune batting eye. Page d.
Heavyweight fight mess is put up to
United States Judge. Page d.
Writer places Mats third to Yankees
and Indians. Page d.
Chevy Chase Club again will charge
fee for tourney. Page DID,
EDITORIAL AND COMMENT.
Editorials. Page A-12
This and That. Page A-12
Answers to Questions. Page A-12
Stars, Men and Atoms. Page A-12
David Lawrence. Page Alb
Paul Mallon. Page Alb
Mark Sullivan. Page Alb
Jay Franklin. Page Alb
Della Pynchon, Page Alb
MISCELLANY.
Washington Wayside. Page Az
Young Washington. Page CHS
Dorothy Dix. Page D-4
Betsy CasWell. Page D-4
Bedtime Story. Page D-5
Natures Children. Page D-5
Crossword Puzzle. Page Dc
Vital Statistics. Page d.
Traffic Convictions. Page DIT
Service Orders. Page D-7
City News In Brief. Page d.
Letter Out. Page Die
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
CONNERYPRED|CTS
NEW LABOR LAWS
Congress Action This SEES.
sion to Be Result of RuI-
ings, He Says.
BACKGROUND

BACK GROUND-
Valuation OF national labor re-
ldtions act last Monday By Supreme
Court has intensified speculation
as to probabilities OF nelD legisla-
ton and as to possible changes in
policy and strategy of labor groups.
Meanwhile, National Labor Reid
tons Board, haUing gained compli-
dnce in only tUo out OF more than
20 orders issued, expects to exercise
enforcement privileges through
courts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
HITLER MAY SEE DUCE

Rome Rumors of Conference Plans
Remain Undenied.
ROME, April is P).-Increasingly
insistent rumors that Premier Musso-
llni and Chancellor Hitler of Germany
would meet soon for a conference were
heard in political and diplomatic cir
Giles today.
Informed sources said nothing def
mite had been decided, but the reports
were not denied.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15
BILL WOULD LIMIT
WORK TO SIX DAYS

Longer Periods of Consecu-
tive Employment.
Chairman Norton of the House
District Committee introduced a bill
today designed to prohibit employers
in Washington from forcing any per-
sons to work more than six days in
any period of seven consecutive days.
The measure would not affect en-
ployment in domestic service in
private homes or employment of per-
sons over 81 years of age in bona fde
executive positions in the profess
Sions.
The Minimum Wage Board of the
District would be charged under the
bill with enforcement of the law.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15

Women Abandoning Nursing.
COLUMBUS. Ohio, April Is (P)-
Women are not entering nursing as a
life work any more, DR.. E. r. Crew of
Dayton declared today in an address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15

(See FIRE, Page A-2.)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-04-15

GO. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast.l
Showers this afternoon and probably
tonight, followed by generally fair tonlor-
row; much cooler, temperature tonight
about AZ degrees. Temperatures-High-
est, II, at 1890 pm. yesterday; lowest, SO.
at 430 am today. Full report on AS.
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(See EUROPE, Page A-4.)