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Evening star., 1937-05-30
THE writer learned that they started

THE writer learned that they started
to function through a business
man who was called on the telephone.
supposedly by newspaper man, and
asked to contribute to a fund to be
used to send another old time news
paper man, victim Of tuberculosis,
to sanitarium in Mount Arco, Pa.
The story sounded so plausible, he
stated, that he readily donated $40 in
cash toward the fund.
We investigated and discovered
there had never been a man with such
name in the organization mentioned.
The racket itself is nothing more
than a cheap species of panhandling.
Those identified with it are generally
found to be crooked advertising solic-
itors, discredited news reporters and
plain, ordinary beggars, gifted with
sufficient experience in the newspaper
business to be able to converse in
telligently in the language of the pro-
fession, but a sweet fund of sucker"
money Is always extracted from the
purse Of an unsuspecting public
through the illegitimate use OF the
recognized power of the press.
A I'VE boys" racket needs but two
operatives. Their program Is simple
and seldom varies. And despite the
obvious fraud it revolves upon, it still
seems to work surprisingly well, al
though we thought 1t had been rele-
gated to the scrap heap long since.
Our informant related, as best he
could recall, the pitch" as 1t was de-
livered to him over the telephone, and,
frankly, he should not be censured for
contributing, for apparently it was a
"corker." It went something like
this:
Good afternoon, Mr.. Blank, this is
Larry Harkins Cor Hoskins) of the
. Press calling. You remember
Frank Walsh, who has covered Wash
ington for the - for q good many
years. Well, good old Frank has con-
tracted T.B. You no doubt recall he
covered the Lindbergh case, where he
Evening star., 1937-05-30
Puff Peddlers" Left
Town Following
Star Article.

caught cold and has never recovered.
Well, We boys are raising fund to
send him to sanitarium at Mount
Arco, in Pennsylvania. Like all news
paper men, Frank neglected that i'm.
portant matter of health insurance
and, Of course, never saved a penny.
He has wife and four lovely kiddies,
who are practically destitute, and q
portion Of this fund will 60 toward a
purse to be given them also. It is
really a sad case indeed, Mr.. Blank,
and, knowing how you have always
felt toward the boys, we thought you
might like to make a small donation
to help swell the total"
OUR friend could not place good
old Frank" but he was sincerely
sorry to hear OF his misfortune, and
who would not be? You would and SO
would We. Especially with q member
of the - Press on the other end Of
the wire, his voice breaking and
seemingly on the verge of tears.
This Is but one instance Of where
they have scored" but we will wager
We will come across many more In our
rambles through the town, for we are
told that the 'pick-up-man" is a NICE
looking, well-dressed, well-educated
chap and that the telephone man is
suave Of tongue and has a convincing
'line"!
Members Of the sporting frater-
nifty, politicians, principals In divorce
actions, criminal cases and civil suits
that procure unusual publicity are
always live bait for the I'VE boys"
So you can readily see where they are
in a position to carry on with their
heavy artillery here in Washington for
some time to come, if their little game
is permitted to 60 on.
Then they will skip town with their
DOODLE" leaving the phantom Prank
Walsh" holding the bag. Poor old
Frank will never get to Mount Arco
even though possibly = few thousand
will be collected here to see him on
his way.
Evening star., 1937-05-30
Money Is Solicited for
Mythical Newspaper
Man With T. B.
By Joseph Marian.

w YOU'D that we were in a
~ position to write fms to
wv these charity articles and
call it days work DONE
We are commencing to eat, sleep and
dream rackets, rackets and more
rackets And In our conversation we
find ourselves using the jargon Of
racketland.
Morning, noon and night we con-
tinually hear such expressions as
Scratch" which. in the glossary Of
the racketeer means silver money;
score" the proceeds Of transaction
in any racket; grease ball." a direlict
of racketland; "creeds," credentials
to solicit funds or advertising copy
for an organization; Clipped" having
been pleasantly separated from ones
surplus cash; map" a check: "bleat"
or "squawk," meaning a complaint.
And 50 on and on.
But each week brings to our atten-
tion new schemes being operated in
Washington which must be discredited.
And, after all, a little good has come
Of our expose. For example, those
puff peddling" lads Of whom we
wrote a few weeks ago, have folded
their tents like the Arabs and as
silently stolen away. But they did
leave little token Of remembrance
to that fresh newspaper guy who we
will see later" However, they did not
leave their itinerary.
And those two jolly. old solicitors
who were here selling gold bricks"
for home somewhere in Jersey have
taken it on the "lam," apparently
seeking new fields to conquer.
Then, too. we have received any
number Of assurances from local busi-
ness men that they will let the Com
munity Chest take care of their charit-
able contributions in the future.
So taking 1t all IN al, We feel We
Evening star., 1937-05-30
National Park Service Broadcasts From
Clouds Over American Wilderness
Are Just Being Completed.

thanks to the agility Of Announcer
Thompson's feet @ In cabin that
was very stable considering everything,
but yet did occasionally yaw a little,
he managed to be everywhere from the
cockpit door back beside each man
in his turn of the interview, in spite
OF protruding feet and elbows. and to
carry on through it all a bland and
whimsical delivery of his own con-
tinuous vocal part in the proceedings.
Aside from the cabin interior, the
windows held out an intimate &C
Quaintance with wonder. Up, we
climbed. $4,000. 15,OoO-at last the al
timeter was over $4,000 feet. I'VE are
speaking to you from high above the
backbone of the United States
II backbone is any indication of char
acter, as is popularity supposed, Uncle
Sam must have plenty Of it. The sun
was so piercingly brilliant that We
were grateful to put on dark glasses.
The oxygen scarcity bothered none Of
us, except little when it was neces-
sary to move about.
Climbing and circling-Sangre de
Christie the Arapahoe Peaks-to the
west the Never Summers, named by
the Indians for their perpetual SHOWS.
This is the country that God remem-
bered. We swing around Longs Peak,
close in, and gaze at the great cash
that is Glacier Gorge-the 2,5O0-foot
sheer drop is as nothing from our
height.
A ND then it is over. Like a king,
the pilot sits quietly in his seat
before us and rides us down onto the
regular course and back to the air.
port. 1t was all in the days work
to him.
1t is obviously impossible to follow
the course of the broadcasts that fol-
low, since they cover a six weeks
period, and several of the trips that
will be available during the Summer
are not yet ready. 1t is necessary to
make choice from the choicest, so
to speak. Unerringly, it becomes the
Grand Canyon again. Coming down
on Transcontinental and Western Air
lines daylight flight from Chicago we
begin to feel the stir of its excitement
at Albuquerque. The airport is more
Western than modern Cheyenne, but
Indian West, not cowboy.
All about us is an immensely of
light and earth and air. This is land
Of calm, clear space. where cloud and
mountain meet and mingle and the
spirit OF proud, patient and a
fiery people stirs in the shadows, but is
dumb. This is land to love and to
fear-this prairie that has never lain
down beneath the bootheel. this lonely
wilderness that has absorbed the lit
tie vestiges Of our rush and frenzy
in the impalpable softness Of its deep,
warm bosom. Riding on wings, be-
striding swift sky stallion, We are
Evening star., 1937-05-30
By Alice Rogers Hager.
1ODAY is bringing to an end an
interesting and valuable ex-
i pertinent in telling the people

1ODAY is bringing to an end an
interesting and valuable ex-
i pertinent in telling the people
Of the country from a new
angle about one of their most i'm
portant possessions-the national
parks. Working in close cooperation
with the National Park Service and
using United Airlines' planes especially
released for the purpose, the National
Broadcasting Co. is concluding a ser
les of Sunday afternoon talks, con-
Quoted in each case from the air above
the park in question. Each fight has
carried the superintendent of the park
and various members of his staff, and
while the big ships motor roared a
muted accompaniment, the announcer
interviewed them about the wonders
unfolding below, which which they
we're thoroughly familiar on the
ground, but in only a few instances
had seen from that vantage point.
And so opens another vacation sea-
son in which parks and ranches and
resorts and historic monuments are
mixed in gay scramble with all
kinds OF transportation media Offering
all sorts of advantages. The planes,
however, still have the edge on glamour
and speed. Last Spring I made a 49,
OO0-mlle trip around the country in
order to describe what the airhnes were
offering in their inaugural program of
concerted vacations, or Circle Tours"
as they were called. Meaning that
one could buy ticket almost any,
where, routed over any group of lines
at one time and place. So sensation
ally successful was the idea that this
year it is being offered again, with i'm
provements, notably an entire new
flock of planes on all divisions, capa-
bic of carrying more people more COM
fortably and at lower rates than was
possible before.
ONCE again have been around the
circuit, to see what was new-and
refresh my memory on old things
worth remembering-and was not
disappointed. Although the national
parks must be seen on the ground to
get their full value, there can be no
Evening star., 1937-05-30
Western Peaks and Canyons Now Summer
Mecca of Trippers With Vacations of
Only Few Weeks Duration.

gainsaying the fact that their mag
niflcent distances and towering noun
tain peaks assume larger grandeur in
the panorama of the air. It has been
definite step in the acceptance of
modern transportation for the Park
Service to recognize plane travel as
both necessary and useful Objection
was made at first to permitting auto
mobiles In the parks when they be-
came prevalent, but when it was real
lied how many more people could en-
JOY the Fairgrounds Nature had pro-
vided and the Government preserved,
and that they could be kept under
control and the wilderness unspoiled,
the objection gave way. The same
thing has happened to the plane, al
though in a slightly different fashion.
I recently asked Arno B. Cammerer,
director of the service, just what he
thought of flying in connection with
the parks.
Il don't want to have landing fields
in the parks" he said. Il don't want
them to disturb either the wild life
or those visitors who come because
they want to get back to primitive
conditions, We won't allow low flying,
but aside from that, we welcome the
fact that plane service makes pos
sible vacations for many busy people
who would otherwise have to spend
most of their time getting to the area
they wished to visit. We welcome the
additional knowledge of park ter
ritory that is gained where sightseeing
from the air is added to ground tours.
1T will be possible this Summer to
fly over Yellowstone, Yosemite,
Sequoia, Zion, Bryce, Cedar Breaks
and the Grand Canyon. Mount Nc
Kinley Park in Alaska does have an
airport, but that is due to its location
Horace Albright was very glad Of that
some years ago when he was there.
He had sudden acute appendicitis
develop and there might have been
serious results had it not been that
there we're facilities with which to fly
him to hospital hundreds OF miles
away"
THE series of broadcasts, which ends
today, began on April IS, with the
flight over Rocky Mountain Park. I
was fortunate enough to be able to go
along. Much testing and many
elaborate preparations had preceded
Evening star., 1937-05-30
should carry on while longer until
greater check is placed upon these
f1im-f1am artists in Washington.

should carry on while longer until
greater check is placed upon these
f11m-f1am artists in Washington.
HAVING been advised by an old
time solicitor that most other
big cities were "hot" for these rackets,
the writer hied to New York and
Philadelphia to consult with the au-
thorities to determine just how they
had been able to rid their particular
city Of these vicious influences. The
answer was quite simple. The local
government in = those municipalities
plainly ordered all promoters and
solicitors to cease their "phoney"
activities or suffer the consequences.
Some paid no heed to this edict and
were promptly arrested.
And In this connection we learned
something Of deep interest which
brings forcibly to the attention of the
American people sad state of affairs
existing in the country today.
John H. Nolan, president Of the
Alien Deportation and Exclusion
League and recognized authority on
the alien question, advised the writer
that, during the course Of q survey he
is conducting he came across four
flake charity solicitors. who were
not only aliens but who had Illegally
entered the United States. This expose
speaks for itself.
This week grim specter arose from
out Of the past In the form of some
I'VE boys" who have invaded our
boundaries and are endeavoring to
take big-hearted public Into camp"
Their scheme is us old as the hills
and, although reputable newspaper
publishers have done their utmost to
stamp it out of existence, it continues
to flourish in our larger cities unless
nipped in the bud ut its very inception.
And Washington provides q fertile
territory for their operations, due to
the fact there are 50 many newspaper
correspondents residing here.
Evening star., 1937-05-30
I'VE BOYS" FLEECE CAPITALS CITIZENS

EDITORS NOTEThis is the eighth of series of articles
exposing ucou ackets being practiced in the OF charity
innocent Dlct1ns in Washington The
crooks operate and the they employ
OF charity rdcketeering here
Evening star., 1937-05-30

because Of the distance, and were very
heavy. As soon as we were in the air
Sunday morning we were assigned
places, the four park men sat in
Evening star., 1937-05-30

We were to fly in a new Douglas
selected for its speed,
power and size, since the broadcasting
instruments had to be specially built
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
Elks

OfIicers of the local lodge Of Elks were installed last night. In addition City Clerk John F. Fitzmaurice waa appointed esquire, succeeding James r. NeagIo who was inducted as ex- alted ruler. Attorney Walter F. Monagan. ST., is tho retiring cx- alted ruler. Past ruler George T. Ryan 0fiiciatcd at tho ceremony.
 Other ofilceres lnductcd were Leading knight. Dr. M. A. O'HaTa loyal knight, Walter Jarvis; lectur- Ing knight. Harry x. Cashin; tyler John F. Griffin; secretary, John F. Bennett; trustee for five years William +. Reither.
 Serge A. Belanger was named in- ner guard, succeeding Attorney Walter F.. Monagan, Jr, and Frant Bailey was named chaplalI;, sue. cceding Joseph Bowen; Eugene T Oviatt was named 0rganlst. Assisting MT. Ryan in the install IatlOn ceremony were Lieut. Col William J. Shanahan, Dennis Clancy Charles Wo0dlock. Dr. q. A Leonard. Dr. JOhH w. Fruin, Attor ney Vincent A. Scully. Att0rne! Patrick Hcalcy, Charles B. Jackson Charles K. Ahearn, Robert McCor' mick John E. Bulger and TranI Bailey.
 An entertainment and dinner fol lowed. The committee on arraiige' ments included MT. Bailey, R. L Palatlne. MT. Ryan, Joseph r. Mul' vile and Mr. W0odlOck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
Irish-American

Newly elected officers of the Irish- American Social Club Aux Hilary will be inducted with cere- monies at the V. r. w. hall on Bank street. April 7th. The exer- cises will be in charge of Arthur J. Lunny, vice-president. and Fred J. Carr. Members of the women's chapter have extended m invitation to the club to be in attendance and have an- nounced installation ceremonies will be followed by an entertain ment and dance featuring Eddie Bowling and his Irish orchestra. Refreshments, will be served.
 The slate to be inducted com- prises Mrs. Belinda Mccoy Tracy. president; Mrs. Thomas J. Re!dy, vice-president: Mrs. Frank Keav- ney. financial secretary: Miss Anna McDonough, recording sec- retary: Mrs. Mary Blum. treas urer; Mrs. Julia Joyce. first trus- tee: Mrs. Benjamin LaValle. sec ond trustee: Miss Virginia Began. third trustee; Miss Margaret Lynch: fourth trustee; and Mrs. Mary Casey, chairlady of the board of trustees.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
CHURCH REVUE
 SHOWS TONIGHT
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel to Present Annual
 Minstrel

Everything is in readiness for the presentation of the annual min strel revue sponsored by the Holy Name society of the church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. which will take place tonight at St. Joseph's hall beginning at 8 o'clock. More than 70 entertainers will participate in the stage production, which 1t i expected will be one of the finest held here in years. Mrs. Michael J. Galullo. will appear as mistress of ceremonies. John J. Jannetty Is director of the cast and Miss Edith Bellotti will be the accom- panist. Music after the entertain ment for the dance to be held at this time. will be provided by Jo- seph DiPietro and his Orchestra.
 The comedy roles in the presen- tation will be occupied by FeliS Guarini and stephen Ferucci, and soloists to appear are Thomas Cocchiola, Angelo Calo. Mrs. Galullo Albert Sasso, Margaret Miro, Anna Padula, Bob Arcari, Joe Sacco Pauline Brucato. Louis Rizutti Frank Orso and others.
 Rev. Patrick w. Flynn, pastor is honorary chairman of the commit tee in charge. Other executive; are, John J. Savino, general-chair- man, Charles Amodeo. treasurer and Anthony Vitarelli. Vincent Ma turo is director of publicity.
 Officers of the society are: An. thony Ficeto. president, Ambrose Maggi, vice-president: Anthony Vi- tarelli, recording secretary; Pas. quale Varanelli, financial secretary and Charles Amodeo. treasurer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
Gain Over Similar
 Period Last Year;
 April 30 Deadline
Motorists Respond to Departments Urging to Renew Licenses EarIy-4O,OOO Expected to Be Given
 Out Here This Year

Since the local bureau of the state motor vehicle department started Issuing licenses to drivers in this district. March 20, more than i.O75 operators have renewed their H. censes. During the corresponding period of last year, only l,260 were issued, and Mrs. Alice K. Bradley. supervisor of f'this division, is highly enthused at the manner in which motorists are responding to her re- quest that they renew licenses early.
 With only 1,e75 licenses issued to date. 38,026 more must be issued be- fore midnight, April 90, for 1t has been computed that 10000 licenses will be issued by the local ofiicc this year. Only 35,0O0 licenses were is- sued last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
,975 Operators Procure 1887 Licenses
Mayor Invited To
 Banquet Next Week
Lithuanian Alliance Secures Attorney BOgOcius Ot
 Boston as Speaker for April l7 Party

night at the same location. Tho event will be held Saturday evening, April i7, when 1t Is expected that more than 200 couples will pc present.
 The Alliance Is the largest na- tional organization of Lithuanians in the United States. The local chapter was the 1lth branch fcund- cd. Thomas Matas is president or the Waterbury division.
 Among the other speakers will be Attorney Ferdinand Bogocius of Boston, national president. and one of the foremost nationality leaders in the country.
 A. s. Voketaitis, treasurer. has been appointed general chairman of the committee in charge. Other of- ficers are Anthony Nainis, vice. president: Helen Tareila, financial secretary, and Anna Radauskas, re- cording secretary.
 Forum Sunday The third in Q series of forum pros grams by the Lithuanian Chaniber of Commerce, will! take place Sln- day night at 4s Green street at 7:a0 o'clock.
 The speakers will be Dr. Vincent Likalainis of Hartford, Miss Mary Iaikobitis of New Haven, Rev. JOs seph J. Valantiejus, Dr. John s. Staneslow and John w. Stokes. Tho talks will concern health, history, medicine and current events.
 After the program the auxiliary will sponsor q half hour of surprise features and entertainment. To Repeat Easter Program
 Professor Alexander J. Alelzsis, ors ganist at St. Joseph's church ana nounced today that tho complete assembly of tho church choir is ex. pected to be present at the ii o'clock mass Sunday morning at which time the program of Easter music as pres scented last Sunday, will be repeats cd. The male chorus was originally scheduled to sing Sunday morning.
 Dance Tomorrow Night
 The Venta Choral club will spons sor a monster dance tomorrow night at l03 Green Strete. Music will be by the Merry Makers orchestra.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
Clan McAlpine

William Barrie of Torrlngton will be the installing officer at the installation of officers of Clan McAlpinc. Order of Scottish Clans April iS in Forestcrs hall. Mem bcrs of the Daughters of Scotia, tho Burns Club and the Ride-a- Wee Club have been Invited tO att tend the installation.
 The officers who will continue for another term include: Chief. Adam Rlchici tanist, David Cow ans, chaplain, David Craig; rec cordlng secretary, John Brown financial secretary, Thomas AlleDi treasurer, Alexander Galbraith senior henchman, William Gard- ner; junior henchmRn. James Wii- son; sentinel. William LanEi ward CT. James Gardner; and corre- spondent, Donald c. Mcintosh.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
Y. o. E.

Suggestions were made for the increasing of the sick benefit fund of the Brass City Aeric of Eagles at . meeting last night in the rooms. 297 East Main street. Plans were also made for . me- moriaI service for deceased mctii- bers.
 Four applicants for membership were received last night. John E. Graham, past worthy state president spoke briefly and Q. A. Peck. secretary. reported on recent statewide initiation in Torring- ton.
 officers will be nominated at the next meeting, April IS.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02
Concordia Society

German American residents of this city will be present 100 per cent at the annual book beer fes- tival of the Concordia Singing Society in Concordia hall, April 10. Schnitzelbank and book w,rst will bc the attracting feat ures.
 William Fossbender will be in charge of arrangements, with an assisting committee consisting of Ernest Kuhr, Kurt Selchow, Paul Gruber and Fred Ruther. The kitchen committee will be com posed of Mrs. c. M. Parsons and Mrs. Hans Willhaus.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02

It was reported today that 2S6 drivers renewed their licenses at the local ofiice yesterday. Clerks at the ofiice stated that little or no trouble Is being experienced in the renewals. Drivers seem to be having no diffi- culty in finding the application af- fixed to the l038 license, signing their name in the space provided. answering the question about physi- cal defect, and presenting 1t with g fee. To avoid delay applicants should either mail or present appli- cations at the local ofilce instead of contacting Hartford, for all licenses for this district are already on file here.
 Issuances of licenses throughout the state is expected to amount to 3B0,000, an increase of IT per cent over last years figure.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-04-02

ing names. We thought McGurk was q man.
 If Brother McGurk will put away his toys for 0 while, and If Neutral Party Mich. will come out from behind his whiskcrs, we will be glad to debate with either or bo.h of these gentlemen on the merits of the c. I. o. or the legality of the sit-down syike. We may be rc,ched at our headquarters at 26 Spencer avenue.
 WATERBURY BRASS WORKERS
 UNION, NO. 25i.
 ADOLPH CURTIS,
 President. P. 0. BARNARD,
 Secretary.