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Evening star., 1937-02-05
BATTEREDLEVEES
HOLD MISSISSIPPI.
Watch Maintained as Ohio
Valley Pushes Plans for
Rehabilitation.
By the Associated Press.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, February 5.-A
battered but unyielding levee line re-
pulsed the Mississippfs greatest crests
today while rehabilitation, control and
relief problems engaged the fiSod-
scourged Ohio Valley and the Ma
tion's Congress.
Army Engineers maintained a force
of 10000 river fighters along the
defenses to keep the country's worst
flood from multiplying its cruel toll
of 1872 dead, nearly 100000 home
less and $3.50, 100000 in property loss.
The Mississippi was receding slowly
in the Cairo. ILL.,, sector today and,
barring storms to send the muddy
water smashing against improvised
dikes, Engineers considered the battle
won. However, they promised a
ceaseless watch for days or perhaps
weeks to come.
President Roosevelt's $5,o11 900 900
public works program to curb raiding
rivers lay before a Congress recep-
(See FLOOD, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1937-02-05
Summary of Todoy's Star

FOREIGN.
Madrid militia withstands two Fascist
assaults. Page AS
NATIONAL.
General Motors gets writ to evict "sit-
down" strikers. Page Al
Mississippi in check as rehabilitation
plans are studied. Page Al
House continues debate on trade
agreement measure. Page As
Job rush is begun as maritime strike
ends. Page AS
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
Tinkham wins directed verdict in
Cannon suit. Page Al
House group to wind up D. G. inspec.
ton tour tomorrow. Page AZ
Bill to extend east front Of Capitol be-
fore Senate group today. Page Az
Capper backs move for new jail here
after inspection. Page Az
Fine Arts group urges new Avenue
buildings. Page As
Another arrest forecast in Trader
Staying inquiry. Page AS
King to offer resolution today for D. c.
Committee study. Page Al
zoning Commission to decide next week
on 45 proposed changes. Page As
Treasury Register Durbin dies in
Kenton, Ohio. Page Ala
Air safety conference TO- decide on
radio system. a Page Ais
Evening star., 1937-02-05
TIRE PLANT PEACE SEEN
Progress Reported in Strike
Negotiations at Akron.

- = SS~S AsSPO4 ICo III SLTlhC
Negotiations at Akron.
AKRON, Ohio, February S (R.-
Progress was reported today in nego-
tiations seeking to bring reopening of
the Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.'S
plant No. 2, which was closed Tues
day night, throwing 5000 workers into
idleneSs.
Company officials and representa-
tives of the United Rubber Workers
Union local arranged to resume ne
gotiations today to end a dispute
which the company says started
when workers elected Clifton c..
Slusser, plant vice president, from the
tire building department.
Evening star., 1937-02-05
FLYER STAYS IN ROME
Lindberghs, Guarded by Police,
Go Sightseeing.

Go Sightseeing.
ROME, February (P.-Col. and
Mrs. Charles A. Lindbergh devoted
another day today to sightseeing in
the Eternal City, after postponing
their take-off for Tripoli on flight
presumably to Cairo, Egypt.
The American flier's orange and
black touring monoplane waited while
he and Mrs. Lindbergh visited the
Vatican museum and the Sistine
Chapel in privacy guarded by italian
police.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

(See CANNON, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1937-02-05
WEATHER.

10. .. WtdtIItI bUItdU rUItCusV"
Fair, colder tonight; minimum tenn
perature about 18 degrees; tomorrow fair.
not quite so cold; moderate northwest
and west winds. Temperatures-Highest.
IS, at AIS pm. yesterday; lowest. 20. at
Sis am today. Full report Page A-19.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

Yesterdays Circulation, 143, ,412.
(Some returns not yet received)
Evening star., 1937-02-05

The only evening paper
in Washington with the
Associated Press News
and Wirephoto Services.
Evening star., 1937-02-05

(See TRADER, Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1937-02-05

(See FISCAL, Page A-50
Evening star., 1937-02-05

(See FLINT, Page A-5.)
Evening star., 1937-02-05

(See FLOOD, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1937-01-12
Reserve District No.
REPORT OF CONDITION OF THE
Bank of Commerce
and SAVINGS

OF washington. in the District OF Column
bia. at the close Of business on December
CPubiished in response to call made by
Comptroller Of the Currency. under Sec
tion 52ll, y. 8. Revised StatutesD
Evening star., 1937-01-12
Washington Produce

BUTTER--92 score, 1-pound prints 3s;
1.-pound prints, 80; tub 81; 90 score. J.
pound prints, 81: l4-pound prints. 3S:
tub, 80 Market very strong.
MEATS-Choice beef. Il: calves. 81:
lamb, 10; pork loin,, -; fresh ham, 30:
smoke, ham; 20; sliced bacon. :,3; slab
LIVE SToCK-Pigs. 9Ha934 light hogs.
2alOA; roughs, 7asl2; calves, 5a12; lambs.
Prices paid shippers net fob. Wash
ington; by the United States Bureau of
EGGs-Market weak. Receipts heavy.
Prices. la1l2 lower. Current receipts,
2312a24; hennery whites. 24i2a:5. Gov
ernment graded and dated white esgs met
U. S. extras, large, 2512; U. S. extras.
mediums. 53ia; Y. s. standards. large. %
LIVE POULTRY-Market quiet and
steady: Fowl: Colored. heavy. l6aIs;
broilers and fryers. 1sa2O; Delaware
Crosses 1Sa20. Guineas. young. > pounds
and up. 40 each: under pounds 25a30
each; old Guineas, 20a25 each Turkeys:
Young hens. 11a20: young toms under
10 pounds. II: 20 pounds and over. Is;
No. IS. II: old hens. IA, old toms. IA.
Evening star., 1937-01-12
New Record Set
By Chain Stores
During December
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, January 12.-New
record monthly business was registered
by chain stores in December, Chain
Store Age reported today. The publica-
tons preliminary index advanced to
Ills per cent, a new high, compared
with lilo in November and 1927 a
year ago. The index is based on
average sales of the corresponding
months during 1929-30, inclusive. five
and-ten department stores. the drug
and the apparel groups hit peaks, while
the grocery group held even. The
index for the shoe stores declined a
little.
Evening star., 1937-01-12
the Associated Press.

NEW YORK, January 12-The
bond market today reflected the in
fluence of uncertain movements in
the stock list by churning within a
mixed and narrow range.
A few rails scored fractional gains.
Industrial and utility loans tended to
align themselves with the down side,
though losses were narrow. Liens of
Chesapeake Corp. Erie, New York
Central, Nickel Plate and Southern
Railway were among the best OF the
carriers.
Most United States Governments
were down, with losses running up to
1872 of a point. Exceptions were
Treasury IS of 1851 and 31ss of 1916.
which were 1872 to 1892 higher.
Foreigns had a fair number of
gains, including South Americans,
Canadians, Cubans and Italians.
Evening star., 1937-01-12

SEX. dividend.
bBooks closed.
+PluS extras. -,
IS. 1886: soc paid Nov. 16. 1885.
a4eo extra.
e2Go extra.
me- extra
eics extra paid Dec. Is 1886.
''25c paid June 80. 1885; 4oc PAID
December 30. 1886.
Evening star., 1937-01-12
DAILY OIL OUTPUT
OFF 8,1O7 BARRELS
Oklahoma Production Drops,
While Texas Volume In
creases Slightly.
BY the Associated Press.


TULSA, Okla, January 12.-The
Oil and Gas Journal reported today
drop of 7,107 barrels daily in national
production of crude oil for the week
ending January 8, bringing total daily
production to 3,107 ,402 barrels.
Production in Oklahoma decreased
19,775 barrels daily to 560,l25, East
Texas increased 1,100 to 425, 200 and
all Texas 6,948 to 1,235,286.
Louisiana's production was down
2,4S3 barrels to 239,727, California in
creasing 15,500 barrels daily to $685.
500 barrels, and Kansas decreased
9,625 to l56.225.
Production in Eastern fields, includ-
ing Michigan, showed an increase Of
5,888 barrels daily to 146,474. In the
Rocky Mountains there was a decline
of ITO to 64,350.
Evening star., 1937-01-12
U. S. TREASURY POSITION.
By the Associated Press.

The position OF the Treasury on jan
uary 9: Receipts 81 5S1l.JI19s3l9;3s IL s s sx-
a1S.545, ,962 IL: customs receipts for the
month. S12.. sos. .O21 %.
II S2270.1 56. 743 SO: expenditures. S3.-
725,412,753.2s Including S1.497,126.-
463.4S of emergency expenditures): excess
of expenditures. 81 5.31 q. .00972: gross
debt. S34. .452 1S2. .901 81. decrease of
S3.116,5O3.75 under the previous day: gold
assets. S11,29S. .772 552.15 including S67..
69.3S2.S3 Of inactive gold.
Evening star., 1937-01-12
NEW YORK BANK STOCKS

NEW YORK, January 12 (P.-Over-
the-counter market bank and trust COM
panies. Opening bid and asked prices:
Evening star., 1937-01-12
Washington Exchange
SALES.

SALES.
Capital Transit Co.-10 at Is.
Potomac Electric per cent pfd-3
at 112.
Peoples Drug common-15. at 497s.
AFTER CALL.
Real Estate Mortgage and Guarantee
pfd.-40 at 6.
Capital Transit Colo at 14&.
Evening star., 1937-01-12
DIVIDEND IS ORDERED.

NEW YORK. January y (SpeciaD.
Directors of Fidelity Fund, Inc,
have declared a regular quarterly
dividend of 25 cents per share, pay
able February l, to stock of record
on January 20, 1887.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-11-04
ISOCIETYNCLUBSHfPR ms

Mr.. and Mrs. Hub Brooks and
son, Herbert Earl, were visitors
in jackson Saturday.
Miss Peggy Alsbury spent the
weekend in Tupelo with her UNI
Gle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Joe
L. Angle.
Mr.. d. M. Barranco spent the
weekend in New Orleans with his
family.
MI. and Mrs. G. B. Lay and
daughter, Peggy, of Grenada stop
ped over in Durant Saturday for
a short visit with friends.
Mrs. w. E. McCune went to
Memphis Friday to visit her
daughter, Miss Gertrude McCune.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Thomas and
two children of Winfield, Alaba-
ma are visiting in the home Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Thomas.
Mrs. Eddie Wagner returned
to her home in Grenada Monday
after a three weeks visit to Mrs
w. E. Thomas.
Mrs. Julia Davidson of Jack.
son spent the weekend with rel.
atives here.
MI. and Mrs. l. ID. Bernard
have returned home after spend.
ing ten days in Amory with rel
atives.
MI. and Mrs. Walter Turn
bough Of Jackson spent Saturday
evening in Durant visiting with
friends.
Mrs. G. B. Ditto of Inverness
is visiting friends in Durant this
week.
Mrs. Charlie Lance of Bates
vile is visiting her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. j. P. Durham this week.
Mrs. Charlotte Cresswell spent
Friday in jackson.
MI. and Mrs. j. M. jackson and
Mrs. G. B. Ditto spent Monday in
|Grenada visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Denton Rosemond
of West visited friends in Du-
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-11-04

motif was further carried out in
the delicious refreshments Of CO.
coanut cake, coffee, candy and
nuts, served at the conclusion of
the program. The colors of the
two republics. United States and
Brazil, were used in the decora-
tions and added an elaborate
note to the occasion.
The following guests enjoyed
with the club, the Brazilian FL
esta: Mesdames James Brown,
Van Keuren, Horace Weir and
Mrs. Martin Cooper Of Califor-
MIA.
CIRCLE NO. THREE
HOLDS MEETING
Circle number 8 of the Metho-
dist Missionary Society met with
Mrs. A. w. Mitchell on Monday
afternoon with thirteen members
present. One new member, Mrs.
w. G. Louis, was added to the
roll.
Mrs. Joel Gulledge gave a di.
cussion from the new Mission
Study Book, "Out of Africa"
After tempting cookies and tea
were served by the hostess, tn
circle adjourned.
Mrs. G.. w. Drane is visiting
relatives in Aberdeen this week.
Miss Annie Louise Griffin spent
the weekend in Starkville at hel
home.
Rev. and Mrs. E. S. Lewis went
to- Clarksdale Monday to visit
relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Baine
Mrs. R. X. Ray, and Miss Ethel
yne Baine went to Lexington or
Wednesday to see Mrs. Guy
Sharpe of Tchula, who is ill at
the Lexington hospital.
Mr.. Harold Willis left Tuesday
to 60 to Texas on a business trip.
While there he will visit his lit
tie daughter, and his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. V. L. Willis Of La Fe-
ria, Texas.
Mr. George Field Of Biloxi, en-
route to Belzoni, stopped over
in Durant Tuesday to visit his
mother, Mrs. Graham Field.
Mr.. anG " G. T. Baker of
Winona spent Wednesday with
their daughter, Mrs. Joe Byrd.
Mrs. G. j. Moore, Mrs. G. s
Beall, Mr.. and Mrs. G.. T. Baker
and Mrs. Joe Byrd were visitors
in jackson Tuesday.
Mrs. j. II. Willis, Misses Peggy
Alsbury, Melba Tucker Cloyci,
Angle, and Katherine ,Callande1
were visitors in Pickens Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Turn
bough and son, Allanson, of Jack
son visited friends in Durant OF
Wednesday.
Mrs. j. P. Durham, Mrs. j. b
McDade and Mr.. Charles Dur
ham spent Wednesday in Jack.
son.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-11-04

rant Friday.
Mrs. Walter Brock of West was
visitor in Durant Tuesday.
Mrs. Bill Hand and Mrs. A. /.
Of West visited friends
in Durant Thursday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Pugh Winborn
spent the weekend in jackson
with their son and wife. Mr.. and
Mrs. Wickham Winborn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Diamond and fam
lily of Lexington spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. A. X. Dinas.
Mrs. M. d. Baine and son,
Bruce, spent Saturday in Jack
| son.
Mrs. M. T. Woods was a bust
ness visitor in Jackson Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Oliver WIS.,
tied friends and relatives in Wi
nonan Sunday.
Miss Miriam Mcclellan of Phil
lip and Miss Irene Graft of Roll
ing Fork, enroute to their homes
from Columbus, stopped over in
Durant for a short visit with Mrs.
M. 7. Woods Sunday.
Mr.. M. d. Baine, Jr. of State
| College spent the weekend with
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. D..
, Baine.
Mr.. John Angle, Jr. Of State
College spent the weekend with
his mother, Mrs. Ina Angle.
WOULD YOU PAY
BALANCE DUE?|
We learn we must take back
from two customers who have
moved to this vicinity their pi-
amos on account Of their inability
to finish payments. To return
these pianos would be very ex-
pensive. Will sacrifice them for
balance due to responsible par
ties simply paying either weekly
or monthly payments. Both pi-
amos are almost new 1897 models.
One baby grand; one studio mod
Ell upright. If interested write
Box 1885, New Orleans, La.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-11-04
TWENTIETH CENTURY
cLub ENTERThINS
CLUBS OF COUNTY
"OPEN HOUSE" Is HELD IN
CHURCH AUDITORIUM

CHURCH AUDITORIUM
The Federated Clubs Of Holm
es County were guests of the
Goth Century Club at their annu-
al "Open House. held in the
auditorium of the Methodist
Church at three o'clock on the af-
ternoon of October 18th.
The club president, Mrs. Edgar
Howell. presiding in her usual
gracious manner, extended to
Mrs. F. G. Calender, former pres
ident of the 5th District of Fed
rated Clubs, the privilege OF
presenting the guest speaker Of
the afternoon, Mrs. John Boles
Robinson of Canton, who is the
'luep!ssId lo!Ils!Q qle lu9saId
Mrs. Robinson made a splendid
address, combining two topics,
"Woman's Place in the World"
and Relations Between Latin
America and the United States"
At the close of her talk, Mrs.
Robinson was presented a lovely
arm bouquet by the club, the pre-
sentation being made by Mrs.
Howell.
The members of the club and
their guests were then invited in
to the church parlor, where they
e received by Mrs. Howell and
Mrs. Calendar and served deli
cious punch and cake by Mes
DANES Bacon. Winborn, Drane,
Stokes and Love. The lace GOV.
cred table, holding pink candles
In crystal holders, were decorat
ed with pink roses and coral
vine, carrying out the club colors
of green and white, and the club
flower, pink rose
TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUE
ENJOYS BRAZILIAN FIESTA
On October 9th the Twentieth
Century Club enjoyed a Brazilian
Fiesta in the home Of Mrs. Pugh
Winborn. After the business scs-
sion, during which all commum-
cations were read, and a report
given by Mrs. Eugene Cole on the
lunch room, Mrs. Walter Odom
was leader Of the following pro.
gram
Roll call = Brazilian Customs
"Glimpses of Brazilian Repub.
lie - Mrs. G. w. Drane. "Wo
man Place in the Future Of Bra.
zill' - Mrs. Louis Longinotti
Song Star Spangled Banner -
Assembly
Mrs. Winborn's charming home
was lavishly decorated with love
~ flowers and American and Bra
lillian flags. The Brazilian Fiesta
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-11-04

Giving protection cgoinss
drofis. smoke. windshield
e'oodlno. ond ossurine eoch
passenger individually con-
trolled veniuohon.
ON MASTER De luke
MODELS ONLY
General Motors fns,anmeuS
ffan--monfhiy payments 10 suit
your purse. A General MOTOR.
The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1937-11-04

At A GREAT. COST THE
STRAND THEATRE PRE-.
y BEN-AI.I, T
ASTROLOGER AND PSY.
HIC MIND READER, LATE
OF DIR. RA-
do STATION, XER OF
DEL RIO, TEXAS. ALSO
LATE OF DALLAS FAIR.
WILL APPEAR HERE IN
PERSON
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-28
YOUTH TELLS HOW
 HE KILLED WIFE
He Was P, She Was AZ SO They Didn't Get
 Along We'll

Los Angeles, Oct. 2S-(UP)-Nel- son Boyer's wife was a, nearly twice his age, which he didn't mind, but she wrote poetry that he could not appreciate and she was forever try ing to improve his mind. That started quarrels. Being an emo- tional poetess, she would kill her. self if he left home. he decided. so he decided to stay and kill her.
 He slew her with an iron dumb bell and buried her in Q vacant lot. That was nearly three months ago The body might have remained there unnoticed for years if he had not willingly led police to it the first time they came to ask him where his wife was.
 They were married November 1, 1884, when Boyer was l9 and his bride, Mrs. Dorothy Boyer, was 30.
 An Honor Student
 He had been an honor student of exceptional promise and an athlete in junior college. He left school to join the marines.
 One day he was hitch hiking along the road toward his marine base at San Diego and the poetesS gave him Q ride in her car.
 Continued on Page q
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-28
Japanese Mission Is Not
 Given Very Much Respect

Taiwan Steamship company, Q for mer student of oxford, Yale and Paris universities. delegated to ex- plain Japan's side of the Oriental fighting to American business men;
 The delegates arrived aboard the N. Y. K. Lines Tatsuta Maru. A great chorus of shouts, catcalls and boos broke out as the first passeng- CTS stepped onto the gangplank. The demonstrators surged about the al- tomobile exit of the pier and block ed 1t. Boycott Japanese goods, they shouted. For Q time the dock workers continued at their duties, unmindful of the disturbance, Then rlngleaders of the crowd began cry ing; Lets call out the longshore- men,"
 Then 400 longshoremen who had been unloading the ship walked off Leaders said 1t was "in protest against Japan's activities in China. The crowd cheered the longshore. men, The Chinese carried banner! reading: ''Denounce murder Apolog' istS and good will bombing of wo, men and children:" quarantine wal mad nations President Roosevelt. Tn two hours, police were able tl clear a path for the Japanese mis' sion. The longshoremen stayes from theiv work only lB minutNA
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-28

San Francisco, Oct. 2S-(UP-A Japanese goodwill mission, sent to explain to the world about the war fare fin China, proceeded without comment today after being rescued from a screaming. booing crowd of 600 on the San Francisco water front the first port of call after leaving the homeland. For two hours last night the five JapaneSe-- scholars, industrialists, publicistS and diplomats--remained aboard the ship while the crowd waged It's anti-Japanese demonstration. Fin ally the crowd rushed the police lines, apparently to get at the dele- gatIon. Police grappled with the attackers, swung their clubs and ar- rested six suspected ringleaders.
 Tho demonstration was sponsored by the district council of the mari' time federation of the pacific, com. prised of seagoing unions affiliated with the committee for !ndustria
 organization. But about Q third oi tho crowd was comprised of Chi nese, who streamed out from tho citys big Chinatown to vent theil rage 0k thlngs and pssUOns Jap anese. The delegation included Kojiro MRtsukAta, president of thu ! Japan-Soviet on company and th'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-28
To1Un Clerk Dora Egan MayLeaue Committee
Attempt May Be Made to Dust Her From State Central Body - Local Members of Committee
 Will Take No Part

An attempt to oust Town Clerk Dora Egan from the Democratic state central committee may be made when the committee meets in New Haven tonight, though it yes indicated that sar local Democratic leaders will not bring up the issue at the session. It was reported this morning that committee members from other parts of the state may seek to have Miss Egan removed for running against the Democratic candidates in the city election here early this month, but Democratic Town Chairman John II. Crary, @ member of the state central com mittee, said the local delegates had no intention of bringing up the matter lat the present time".
 Miss Egan Not Querled
 It could not be learned whether or not Miss Egan plano to attend the meeting tonight, but a most interesting situation would arise if she should decide to be present.
 The three other Waterbury members of the committee, MT. Crary, Senator Joseph Lawlor and Mrs. Gertrude Corden, will 90 to the meeting pledged to support Mrs. Carleton Palmer of Fairfield for the post of national committee woman, made vacant by the death of the late Mrs. Josephine Flynn, of Bridgeport.
 Compromise Plan
 Indications were today that Q compromise might be reached, whereby the other leading candi- date for national committeewofnan, Miss Mary O. Coughlin, of Strat- ford, would withdraw in favor of Mrs. Palmer. Tn that case Miss Coughlin will undoubtedly be named by the committee to serve as exec cutive secretary, succeeding Will liam M. Greene. MT. Greene recent ly resigned from his post, In accord ance with the state civil service re- quirements which forbid 6 state employe from participating in poli- ties. MT. Greene is on employe of the state motor vehicle department.
 J. Francis Smith, of this city, chairman of the state central cotii- mittee, will preside at tonight's meeting. .Iu
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-28
S2O,OOO SOUGHT IN DAMAGE SUIT
Two Women Seek Amount For Fall From verandall
 of Home

Railing of a veranda which broke and allowed two women to fall from the second floor of the four-tene- ment house at 633-636 Highland avenue last September IS, was ba- sis today of two suits filed in the superior court by which $20,000 damages are sought.
 Margaret Hoskings and Julia Leary are suing Mary Pasquale Di- Cicco and Filomena Scigliano for $i5,000 and $5,000 respectively. They allege serious injuries, the former that she still is an inmate of Wa terbury hospital because of these injuries.
 Alleged Fraud
 Further, the complaints charge attempted fraud and set forth that Mary DeCicco, alleged owner of the property on the date of the acci- dent, deeded the property to Filo- mena Scigliano on Sept. l7 in re- turn for a note for $2,200, leaving the defendant. without other funds or property"
 The railing gave away, 1t is charged, when the two women were engaged in hanging clothes on @ line from the veranda in question, Both plaintiffs list injuries which, they allege, will prevent continu- ance of their work for local con- cerns over indeterminate periods.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-10-28
Quinn, OHara Battle Rages Merrily Along
Two Suits, Amounting to $1,OOO,OOO Are Features; Contempt of Court, Other Things Add Up;
 Military Boys Still March On

Providence, R. T., Oct. 26-(UP)- Governor Robert E, Quinn and man aging director, Walter; q O'iara oi Narragansett, Park horse race track battled on three fronts today.
 At the State House Quinn wal expected to be served with Q writ of summons in O'Hara's $500, ,00C civil libel suit.
 At East Greenwich, O'Hara was expected to be arraigned on a criin- inal libel indictment returned late yesterday by the Kent County grand jury.
 And in Providence superior court, the editors of O'Hara's Providence Star Tribune were ordered to show cause why they should not be cited for contempt.
 These were the latest develop ments in a fued already complicat- ed by court suits, including a $500,- 900 civil libel suit filed by Quinn against OFIara, a $l00,000 civil libel suit filed by William E. Beehan, New York advertising man, against O'Hara and an additional criminal libel complaint against O'Hara.
 Militia Still There
 Meanwhile, almost forgotten in the tangle of legal actions, 69 militia men continued to patrol Narragan- sett Park, still under martial law to prevent holding of the fall meet.
 OHara filed his half-million dol-
 (Continued on Page D