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Evening star., 1937-04-23
PLANS
AGAIN HIT SNAG
Efforts to Delay Project
Fail-C0ntraCt Facts
to Be Gathered.
BY WILL p. KENNEDY.

Inc resolution sponsored by Repre-
sentative Wearin, Democrat, of Iowa
to delay plans for Thomas Jefferson
memorial during Nationwide archi-
tectural competition virtually was
tabled today by the House Judiciary
Committee, after only three witnesses
had been heard
Whether hearings will be continued
on the competition proposal will de-
pend on information the committee
receives from the Thomas jefferson
Memorial Commission as to whether
a contract actually has been made
with John Russell Pope, noted archi-
tect, for the memorial, as reported to
the House by the Library Committee
year ago.
Hearings will start at 10 am. Tues
day before the committee, however,
on objections to the proposed location
and design of the memorial This
will provide an opportunity for per-
sons who oppose destruction of the
cherry trees and changes in the
contour of the Tidal Basin to be
heard.
Protest Voiced.
Edgar Morris, president of the
Washington Board of Trade, started
the protest against the location Of the
memorial on the Tidal Basin, and re-
lated issues, by filing prepared state
ment with the committee this morning.
The other witnesses heard were Repre-
sentative Wearin and Representative
Scott, Democrat of California, who
made speech in the House several
days ago opposing the decisions of the
Memorial Commission.
Chairman Keller of the Library
Committee and Representative Tread
way, Republican, of Massachusetts,
agreed that if contractural relations
have been entered into with Pope by
the commission, Congress, having au-
thorized the commission to act, cannot
alter the selection of the architect;
especially since, they testified, Pope is
universally recognized as an outstand-
ing architect. They both argued, how
ever, that Congress still can control
the location, particularly since the pro-
posed site is Government land which
does not enter into any contractural
relationship.
They both favored hearings to per-
init the American people, through Or
ganizations, to voice protests against
the proposed Tidal Basin site, and the
probable destruction of a large num-
Der of cherry trees.
1t was suggested at the hearing that
Wearin might revise his resolution to
make it apply particularly to the site
for the memorial. Treadway agreed
to join in this move. As soon as he
reached the House after the close OF
the hearing, Treadway introduced a
resolution amending the act establish
ing the Memorial Commission with
the proviso that in no event shall the
commission select as a site for such
memorial the area in the city of
Washington known as the Tidal
Basin"
When Representative Keller asked
the witnesses present to designate by
(see MEMORIAL, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1937-04-23
CANADIAN STRIKE
Of c. N. ENDEDBY
PACT ACCEPTANCE
Union Recognition Issue Dis
puted, but Workers
Win Raises.
U. S. LABOR RANKS SPLIT
WIDENED BY GREEN
A. F. L. Closes Door on Peace
Hope as New Campaign of
Own Is Announced.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Split betUeen ttDo major factions
OF American labor Increment began
IN late 1885, uhen John L. Leuis
announced formation of Commit
tee for Industrial Organization,
purpose being to organize mass
production industries.
Late last Summer, A. F. of l..
council Doted suspension of C. %.
unions and action was ratified BY
federation convention in Tampa in
November.
Since then, break has become
increasingly wtde and bitter, but
Z. /. O. has gained many pictories
IN field OF organization.
Bv the Associated Press.
General Motors of Canada strikers
voted today to 60 back to work Mon
day. The vote OF the Oshawa, On
tario, workers was 2,2O5 to 3e.
The strikers thus brought to an end
their 16-day-old strike for recognition
OF the United Automobile Workers as
their collective bargaining agent.
They won wage increase and a cut
IN working hours. Whether the union
obtained recognition was disputed.
The vote was on an agreement
drawn up yesterday afternoon in
Premier Mitchell Hepburns office
Both company and union officials sat
IN on that conference.
j. L. Cohen, union counsel, told q
strikers mass meeting before the vote
today that General Motors recognized
the union in the premier's Office wher
company officials sat down with c. H
Millard, president of the U. A. w. A
Oshawa local, and Cohen.
To Sign Pact Today.
Millard, Cohen said. would sign the
agreement for the strikers today.
He maintained that act would accord
the union recognition.
The agreement, however, is between
General Motors of Canada. Ltd, and
its employees" The union isn't men
toned.
On the American labor front the
American Federation of Labor vir-
tually removed today its last hope
Of reconciliation with John L. Lewis
and his rival Committee for Industrial
President William Green summoned
the federation's high command to q
general war conference May ls in Gin
cinnati ito marshall the forces of
labor in America"
He placed the blame for failure to
heal the breach on those responsible
for having set in motion a group ac-
tivity clothed in garments of good
faith, but inspired by mind and
heart bent upon destruction of the or
ganized labor movement in America. u
There was no immediate response
from the Lewis camp. c. I. o. leaders
have watched closely for developments
In the Federation Council meeting
this week while pressing forward with
(See LABOR, Page A-6.)
Evening star., 1937-04-23
15 HURT IN RIOT
At CANN|NCPLANT
Gas Bombs Hurled, Guns
Fired in Clash of PjCkets
and Police.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
STOCKTON, Calf, April 23.-Fif-
teen persons, including one woman,
were injured as strike-bound can
merry was opened here today amid
tear gas and blazing guns.
Shots were fired, tear-gas shells burst
in the shouting crowd and rocks were
hurled after pickets attempted to
overturn a truck of spinach being
taken into the plant.
One man was shot in the face and
he and IA other persons we're taken
to an emergency hospital. Three
other men fell during the fighting.
but companions removed them in
automobiles.
Waterloo road, in front of the
Stockton Food Products Co. plant. was
the scene of violent clashes between
milling pickets, special deputy sheriffs
and State highway patrolmen.
Evening star., 1937-04-23
LIQUOR SALE NEAR
CHURCH WEIGHED
City Heads Direct Board to
Hold Hearing Thursday
Morning at 10.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Subject OF distance OF liquor
stores from churches has been con-
troUersial eUer since repeal A bit
ter contest occurred several years
ago before Ne,D York duenue Childs'
restaurant uas giuen license be-
cause OF proximity to NeU York
Avenue Presbyterian Church.
A proposal that the Alcoholic Bev-
erage Control Board be given the
right to issue liquor permits to places
within 400 feet Of churches located in
business areas is being considered by
the Commissioners, it was revealed
today.
The Commissioners announced they
have directed the A. B. c. Board to
hold q public hearing next Thursday
at 10 am. at the District Building.
A group Of civic and church spokes-
men and attorneys for liquor dealers
have been asked to attend.
Specifically, the proposal of the
A. B. c. Board is to amend Section 3
Of the liquor regulations so as to give
the board discretionary powers to is
sue retailers Class A license to
places within 400 feet of a church, in
cases where the church is not located
in a residential use district The Glass
A permit is for stores selling bottled
liquors Of all kinds.
Reports are that class A permit is
sought for store in the new Trans
Lux Theater Building, Fourteenth
street and New York avenue, which is
within 400 feet of the New York Ave-
nue. Presbyterian Church. There are
said to be number of other cases af-
fected by the present rule. The set
exempts from the 40O-foot rule, how
ever, places established prior to en-
actment Of the law.
Mrs. Agnes K. Mason, acting chair
man OF the A. B. c. Board, said a
number Of requests for licenses within
400 feet of churches had been re-
jected because Of the present rule.
She said it was the position of the
board that the rule worked undue
hardships" on persons owning prop
erty or proposing to engage in the
liquor business in places within 400
(See LIQUOR. PAGE All
Evening star., 1937-04-23
YRNESGATHER|NC
ECONOMY PLAN AID
Presidential Consent Seen
in Proposal to Cut
Appropriations.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Federal relief expenditures oc-
cupy important place in budget
troubles of administration as in
come tar revenues fail to reach
estimated leUel and pressure from
organized mayors and Governors
for greater relief appropriations
threaten administration control in
Capitol.
President has set 81 500 900 900
as necessary sum for coming fiscal
year NTH economy bloc trying to
Offset free spenders in final deter
mination OF amount appropriated.
BY the Associated Press.
Senator Byrnes, democrat, Of South
Carolina claimed strong support today
for his proposal for a fiat 10 per cent
cut in all 1888 appropriations.
He said he had found "lots OF senti-
ment" for it among other members OF
the Senate Appropriations Committee
Byrnes. long an administration
SpOhCSAIdlA OAl lLSSdl d1 ais CSlllldtSO
his suggestion would slice another
$400, ,00O000 from the 1888 budget
President Roosevelt's revised budget
estimates would leave a $4l8,00O, 600
deficit for the year.
ByrneS earlier had announced a
campaign to reduce next years relief
fund from the sl.500,00O 900 recon-
mended by the President to an even
billion.
Assures Balanced Budget.
He said today the two proposals,
looping $9O0,00O,OOO from Government
costs, would balance the budget be
yond peradventure
The South Carolina Senator sug-
gested Congress order "a 10 per cent
reduction in all appropriations with
the exception of fixed charges, such as
(See APPROPRIATIONS, Page A-4)
Evening star., 1937-04-23
Father Diuine Freed on $500
Amid CIar,0r of Followers

threw handkerchiefs and pocketbooks
high into the air.
For 10 minutes the diminutive
messiah" was lost in the jam until
plainclothesmen finally recovered him
and pushed him bodily into a maroon
colored sedan.
Divine. arraigned under the name
of George Baker, bobbed his bald head
as the car slowly forged it's way
through the densely packed street and
finally, with gathering speed, made =
getaway toward uptown after four
block chase by his heavenly disciples. 4"
-Four other cultists were arraigned On
similar charges Of felonious assault,
(eee OIVfNE, Fa1e A-3)
Evening star., 1937-04-23
HOLT SAYS OFFICIAL
MAIL BEING OPENED
Senator Charges Tampering Fol-
lowed Attacks Upon Ad.
ministration,
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Senator Holt, Democrat, OF West
Virginia charged today that his Official
mail was being tampered with" and
that he had complained to the Post
ONCE Department without getting
relief
The West Virginia Senator. fire.
quent critic of administration policies,
said he had complained to the Post
ONCE Department today for the third
time. He said the tampering in each
instance had followed one of his at
tacks on the administration.
Evening star., 1937-04-23

STRIKE SITUATION.
Last hope for A. F. of L.-C. I. o. con-
ciliation seen removed. Page Al
FOREIGN.
British food ships run blockade to
save Bilbao. Page Az
Austrian coalition government favored
by Italy. Page AS
NATIONAL.
Judiciary group still split after seven
week hearings. Page Al
Byrnes sees support for blanket ap-
preparations cut. Page Al
I. c. c. orders written agreements for
contract carriers. Page Al
Father Divine released in stabbine on
$500 ball. Page Al
President and Mrs. Roosevelt at Nor
gan funeral services. Page A-12
Prosecutor says tests prove Gen. Den
hardt slayer. Page B-17
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
Jefferson Memorial hearing halted for
Pope contract facts. Page Al
Hearing set on liquor sale near down.
town cnurches. Page Al
Discrimination at Greenbelt declared
"unsubstantiated." Page AZ
Lorton fugitives reported seen here:
car smashed up. Page AZ
D. A. R. urged to aid children's groups
to cut crime. Page Ak
Larz Anderson will leaves entire estate
to his widow. Page RI
McCarran Federal pay bill again side-
tracked. Page B-1
congressman subpoenaed In Krieaer
blackmau trial. Pun HI
Evening star., 1937-04-23
ROXAS ON WAY HERE

MANILA, P. l., April % (P.-
Manuel Roxas, Philippine Assembly
minority floor leader, left for the
United States today aboard the Philip
pine Clipper.
Roxas is en- route to Washington as
q member Of the joint committee Of
experts studying future relations be-
tween the United States and the
Philippines.
Evening star., 1937-04-23
Slash of 10 Pct.
Asked in All U.S..
appropriations

Representative Taber of New York,
ranking Republican member Of the
House Appropriations Committee, to-
day introduced Joint resolution for
a 10 per cent cut on all Federal ap-
preparations, similar to the national
economy measure introduced in the
Senate yesterday by Senator Byrnes,
Democrat, OF South Carolina.
The Taber resolution specifically
directs a 10 per cent reduction in the
Federal contribution contained in the
District appropriation bill for 1898
There already is $6,000,O00 budget
deficit under the bill as it stands.
Evening star., 1937-04-23
By the Associated Press.

oS tk1e HSSOefHtcV IleSo'
NEW YORK, April 23.-Marked by
a shouting demonstration OF 1000 cult
followers, Harlem's self-styled mes
siah, Father Divine, was arraigned by
Magistrate William Farrell today on
a charge of felonious assault and re-
leased on $500 bail.
A jostling, noisy crowd milled fran
tically around the squat little leader
as he was taken from the court room
after furnishing bail.
A dozen burly detectives and police
battled in vain to force the man who
calls himself "god" through the surg
ing throngs, who screamed Father!
Father!" IN 4 cresocndo chorus and
Evening star., 1937-04-23
SCHURMAN WARNS
COURT CHANGE IS
DANGER TO NATION
"U. S. Would Never Be the
Same" Says Former
Ambassador.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
WILL BEGIN TUESDAY
Chairman Ashurst of Senate Com.
mittee Refuses Prediction on
Fate of Bill.
BACKGROUND


President Rooseuelts Supreme
Court bill, hottest political issue
OF the New Deal regime, was sub
mitted TO Congress February S. The
request for poUer to name sir new
justices to the court unless those
over 20 retire encountered deter.
mined opposition and has been the
ea'9et OF much criticism during
seuen weeks of hearings by Senate
Judtctdry Committee.
Despite much talk of compro-
mise, no satisfactory agreement
has been reached although if il
generally conceded a bill callino
Ior tWo neU justices could be
passed.
Evening star., 1937-04-23

REHOBOTH BEACH, Del, April %
R.-Unless wild geese stop feeding on
their wheat fields near Rehoboth
Beach some farmers declare they will
be compelled to defend their crops
with shotguns. Gunners said they
have never seen SC many wild geese
at this time of year.
Evening star., 1937-04-23

Dissolution of the Aluminium Co.
of America "to break its monopolistlc
control is sought by the Justice De-
partment in a suit filed today in New
York Attorney General Cummings an
nounced at his office.
He said the Government has just
filed petition in the Federal District
Court for the Southern District of
New York asking for "a rearrange-
ment" of the company's property to
effect the "dissolution.
The Aluminium Co. of America, 25
of its subsidiary and affiliated COM
panies and 36 of it's officers, directors
and stockholders are named as de-
PENDANTS.
The company is controlled by
Andrew w. Mellon, former Secretary
of the Treasury, and group of as
sociates.
Action of the company on March
last in advancing the car lot price of
virgin ingot was cited by the Justice
Department as the most recent act
OF oppressive and unreasonable price
fixing"
Price Advance Charged.
Cummings, in q formal statement
Issued to the press here, said the Gov
ernment alleges this advance in price
vas made in the face of an increase
IN earnings from s9,571 ,206 in 1885 to
$20,866,936 in 1896. This amounted,
Re said, to an increase in common
stock earnings from SIS cents per share
to S865 per share over and above re-
cuirements for dividends on preferred
stock.
The petition was signed by Cum
mines Assistant Attorney General
Robert H. Jackson of the departments
antitrust division; Special Assistants
Wendell Berge, Walter L. Rice and
John w. Aiken; Special Attorneys F..
Gwyn Harper, jr., and N. A. Town
send, jr., and United States Attorney
Lamar Hardy.
Individuals named in the suit in
addition to former Secretary Mellon,
are: Paul Mellon, Richard K Mellon,
Jennie King Mellon and Sarah Mellon
6caife (the latter three as executors
OF the estate of the late R. B. Mellon)
Ailsa Mellon Bruce, daughter of Andrew
Mellon: David K. E. Bruce, Son-in-la
of Andrew Mellon and son of former
Senator William Cabell Bruce of Mary
land; J. H. Alger, George c. Allen, Earl
Blough, L. Braasch, George H. Clapp,
Stafford K. Colby, Andre Henry Couan-
nier, Arthur v. Davis, Edward K.
Davis J. j. Demskie, M. B. de Sousa,
F. L. Farrell. Edwin S. Fickes, c. B.
Fox, Aime Geoffrion, George R. Glib
hons, Roy A. Hunt, j. R. D. Huston,
Alvah K. Lawrle, c. L. Lycette, Leigh
ton McCarty, G.. o. Morgan, jr..
Charles H. Moritz, Winthrop c. Nell
eon, George J. Stanley, w. C. Terry,
Paul j. Urquhart j. F. Van Lane, r.
wing w. Wilson and Robert E. Withers
Cummings said the suit charges that
the aluminium firm is monopoly in
violation of antitrust laws and that
1t has. power to fix arbitrary and dis
(See ALUMINIUM, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1937-04-23
TRUCKS MUST USE
WRITTEN PACTS
!. c. c. Rules Out Oral
Agreements for Con-
tract Carriers,
BACKGROUND

6ACh hGROUND-
Expansion of truck trd1fc brought
demand for Federal rate regulation.
principally from railroads, chiet
suDerers from this competition.
Highway carriers Uere placed un-
der the Interstate Commerce Com
mission in 1885. While legislation
,0ds under discussion, common car
r1ers adhering to fred rates be-
fween specified terminals argued
that they mould be Disseminated
against by contracts or dnyUhere-
for-hire carriers, and Congress at
tempted to solue this by requiring
the latter to operate under reason
able minimum charges.
In a drastic move to regulate the
trucking industry and protect COM
mon carriers against "cut-throat COM
petition" the Interstate Commerce
Commission today issued an order by
which contract carriers hereafter must
operate entirely under written agree
ments which will cover a stated period
Of time and be equally binding on
the shippers.
The effect. it was explained, will be
TO turn casual business-or single
shipments-over to the common car
riers instead of permitting contract
carriers to shop around for this
traffic.
The order came from the Motor Car
riers' Division of the commission, with
Commissioner William E. Lee dissent
ing from the findings of the majority
Commissioners Marion M. Caskie and
Joseph B. Eastman.
Contract ADVANCES Cited.
"a contract carrier has cettAin in
herent advantages in competition over
a common carrier" the majority opin.
ion stated.
There is great difference in the
conditions under which traffic can be
hauled for shippers by motor carriers
even when the traffic is of the same
kind. Naturally, the traffic of the
larger shippers. who can offer volume
and steady movement, is particularly
desirable. The common carrier hold.
ing itself out to carry traf1lc of 9
certain description must serve all who
seek its services, and under the act il
must serve them without unjust dis
(See TRUCKING, Page A-2.)
Evening star., 1937-04-23
ID KILLED IN RIOT

Police Fire on Crowd in Behror
Village, India.
SIMLA, India. April % (P.-Police
fired on rioting crowd in Behror Viii
lage, Alwar State, today, killing IA and
wounding AZ. The British admins
traitor began an investigation of the
trouble
Evening star., 1937-04-23
SUIT FILED BY j. s.
To BREAK GRIP
OF ALUMINIUM CO.
Dissolution Sought for Mel
lon Firm for Alleged
Monopoly.
ADVANCE IN PRICES
is CITED IN ACTION
Violation of Antitrust Law Laid
to Company, Subsidiaries
and Afiliates.
PACKGROUND-

BACKGROUND
The Aluminium Co. OF America
has been eyed by the Federal Trade
Commission, Justice Department
and congressional critics OF Andrew
w. Mellon for gears. The Trade
Commission for seven gears inuestt-
gated monopoly charges against the
company, but the firm continued
its expansion. When Mellon 1Das
Secretary OF the Treasury he tre-
Quently UaS under fire for alleged
continuance OF control OF the COM
pdny Mellon replied the Trade
Commission had cleared him OF
monopoly charges.
Mellon rides in an aluminium car,
uorks in Pittsburgh in aluminium
Office building.
Evening star., 1937-04-23

(See TRUCKING, Page A-2)
Evening star., 1937-04-23
Summary of Today's Star

225-pound man dragged to safety in
early morning fire. Page B-1
Hazen orders probe of reported ''laxity"
in traffic cases. Page B-14
Two men executed for death Of truck
driver. Page BIZ
SPORTS.
Nationals at full strength in series
with Macks. Page C-1
Mack AYERS Yankees are not GER
tainty in A. L. race. Page c.
War Admiral is Sande's choice to take
Chesapeake tomorrow. Page C-3
Hare and Groth set doubles record in
city pin tourney. Page ca
Evening star., 1937-04-23
WEATHER.

70. 3. Weather Bureau Forecast)
Fair tonight, probably followed by show
ers tomorrow; slowly rising temperature
tomorrow; gentle winds, mostly south
east. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, 76 at 3
pm. yesterday; lowest, 43. at 6 am today.
Full report on page Bib.
Evening star., 1937-04-23

(See JUDICIARY, Page AID
Evening star., 1937-04-23

(See LIQUOR, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1937-04-23
Wild Geese Raid Wheat.

(see APPROPRIATIONS, Page Az.
The Washington times., 1937-06-15

NOW, IL Is whispered LL1aG James
J. Braddock is too far ahead of
his training far that if some
thing isn't done about it he will
leave most or ali of his fight at
Grand Beach, Mich, and will be
as stale as a 1912 Follies act by
ring time.
This alarming belief about the
champion has gained circulation
during the last few days, mostly
because in his last couple of work
outs Jersey Jim has seemed a bit
slower on his hooveS and las
taken considerably more punching
than has been his won't.
Sets Own Pace
Braddock's training tactics are
unorthodox to the last degree.
Though surrounded by a highly
competent training staff, the
champion sets his own pace and
does exactly as he wants. If he
wants to box 1G rounds he does
it; if he wants to do nothing else
than baSk in the sun with a
penny dreadful" which to the
uninitiated is a detective tome,
he does that and there is no MUIR
muir of dissent.
To his faithful handlers Brad
dock is the "all wise"
The net result of such a pro-
cedure is that Braddock, instead
of taking advantage of it, has
worked tremendously hard for sew
eral months and has whipped him.
self into a bronzed. muscular,
keen-looking 198-pounder. He de-
MES that he reached his peak sew
eral days ago as does Manager
Joe Gould, who came into town
today, along with Manager Julian
Black of the Louis camp, to dis
cuss the rules of the fight with
the Illinois boxing commissioner.
Said Master Gould:
Don't worry about BraddOck.
I've been watching him train
himself for years, and I've never
seen him OverdO it. And he's
not likely to pull a bOner in
prepping for this battle-the
biggest of ALL"
Settle Points
The boxing board, incidentally,
today had settled three things con-
corning the title bout.
There will be no outside referee
or judges, Chicago referee and
two Chicago judges will handle the
fight. They will not be named
until the principals have entered
the ring.
There will be a mo foul" rule.
The fighters will be obliged to pro-
vide themselves with the most
modern protective equipment, and
the fight can not be won or lost
on a foul.
The commissions rule of allow
ing one of it's own physicians to
stop fight if contestant is in