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Evening star., 1938-04-17
COMPETITION MAY 19
FOR C0L0RED CADETS
Dunbar High School 1st Battalion
and Regiment Take Honors
in Preliminaries.

Colored cadets will hold their forty
seventh annual competitive drill May
l9 at Griffith Stadium. beginning at 8
am. according to the military in
structors in Divisions 1913.
To date Dunbar High School has
captured competitive honors. its list
Battalion winning the interbattalion
contest under the leadership OF Cadet
MAJ. William Mosely, and its entire
unit. the oath Regiment. taking regi-
mental honors in the recent contests
under the direction of Cadet 1t. Col.
Frederick Randall
Prizes in these contests held at the
Dunbar Stadium were presented by
Col, Frederic G. Kellond. inspector for
the Sd Corps Area. Judges have been
Capt. Roscoe c. Clayton, Capt. Ernest
WEIGH and Second 1t. Darwin Smith.
all of the Infantry Reserve and con-
nected with Howard University.
The Armstrong Band played for all
the units while they marched Also
participating in the ceremonies were
the three principals of the competing
high schools and DR.. Garnet C..
Wilkinson, assistant superintendent Of
schools.
Evening star., 1938-04-17
ROBBERY SUSPECT
TO BE ARRAIGNED
Youth to Be Given Hearing on
Charges of Beating and
Robbing Physician,

A Police Court hearing will be held
at Hyattsville. Md, Wednesday for a
youth arrested in connection with the
beating and robbery April 2 of DR..
Eobit w. Entriken, 81, retired Balti-
more physician
DR.. Entriken. who lives at 1903 Bilt-
more street NV, was robbed of about
sao BY two youths who offered to give
him a ride to Washington from the
Bowie race track and then slugged him
and threw him from their automobile
in the Northeast section.
A youth who gave his name as
Harry Richardson was arrested
Wednesday and subsequently was
identified by the physician as one of
his assailants. according to police.
Charged with hold-up and robbery.
the youth was released under $1,000
bond for the hearing.
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should be earmarked for reclamation
projects.
Senator Norris, Independent, of
Nebraska predicted the relief measure
would be approved substantially in
the form outlined by Mr.. Roosevelt.
To Act Speedily on Relief.
From Senator Adams, Democrat, OF
Colorado, a member of the Senate
Appropriations Committee. came a
forecast that that committee would
give the relief measure prompt con-
sideration if it is passed by the House.
Mr.. Adams probably Will be In charge
Of the bill in the Senate.
Speaker Bankhead returned to the
Capitol from a brief fishing trip and
predicted there would be little serious
opposition in the House to the Presi-
dents program.
course" he said, but I believe the
House will go along with the Presi-
dents suggestions.
The fate of the wage-hour bill is
still very much in doubt, notwith-
standing the fact that Chairman John
O'Connor of the House Rules Commit
tee has said he will do all he can to
get special rule from his committee
for consideration of the measure now
reported by the House Labor Com
mittee.
Mr.. O'Connor yesterday sent let
ters to the 13 other members of his
group, apprising them of his inten-
ton to call session of the committee
to consider the question probably
early in the week of April 25."
Bill Has Green's Approval.
This bill has the approval of Will
liam Green, president of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor:
1T embodies the three fundamental
requirements fought for all along by
the American Federation of Labor-a
specific and universal floor for wages,
specific and universal ceiling for
hours and provision for enforcement
by the Department of Justice
In some particulars we believe the
bill can be improved. We believe the
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and hour legislation. How do you ac-
count for that?"
ITS too late to debate that with
you" Mr.. Babson replied.
Il don't want to debate" said Mr..
Fletcher. Il came here for informa-
ton"
Blames John L. Lewis.
We'll, I'll tell you this" the speaker
retorted. John l.. Lewis is principally
responsible for this break in recovery
in the last six months"
Mr. Babson stated later he believes
the business slump of the last half
year has not been another depres-
sion' but temporary pocket" in the
road OF general recovery.
The speaker observed that there's
no such thing as buying security. Sc
curity comes only through courage"
During my 38 years in statistical
work." Mr.. Babson remarked. Il have
become convinced the world is not
ruled by figures but by feelings"
The economist. who is the modera-
tor of Congregational churches in the
United States, stated security de-
pends not on Congress. the President.
church boards or organizations, but
on you and me as individuals"
Mr. Babson was introduced by
Washington I. Cleveland. vice presi-
dent of the Brotherhood of Service,
and greeted by the church minister,
the Rev. Russell J. Clinchy.
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25-centS-an-hour minimum wage is
too low to begin with and the 44-hour
week too long even as start. 1t is
true the bill provides that these rates
be stepped up until a 4O-cents-an-
hour 40-hour week is reached at the
end Of three years. But why postpone
these benefits? The country needs
them now. At this very moment,
when the Nation Is suffering from
curtailed purchasing power and wide
spread unemployment really effec-
tive wage and hour bill should prove
most beneficial We believe 1t would
be sound common sense to adopt a
bill providing a minimum wage Of
not less than 30 cents an hour to be-
gin with and a maximum work week
of 40 hours.
The bill, as reported by the House
Labor Committee, is clear. simple and
easily understandable Every mem
ber Of Congress. regardless of party
afiliation. should vote for it,"
Southern members of the Rules
Committee, however, are still strongly
opposed. since the bill carries no diff
ferentials for the South. Represent
ative Cox Of Georgia. for example,
insisted there will be no House con-
sideration of any wage-hour legisla-
ton this year.
If no wage-hour bill is put through
the House this wear, the LEGISLATION
must start entirely anew in the next
Congress. That means it would have
to be passed by the Senate again
and it might not fare as well in that
body another time The Senate passed
such a bill last summer.
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NEGR|N SAYS PACT
IS INTERVENTION
LoyaIist Premier Attacks
AngIo-Ita|ian Accord.
Vows to Fight On.
~ the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
MADRID, April l6.-Dr. Juan Ne
grin, premier of the embattled Span
ish government, tonight denounced
the Anglo-Italian accord as clear in
tervention in the Spanish war"
Had other countries respected their
treaties, this war would have ended
in our favor long ago." he declared.
The Anglo-Italian agreement is
clear intervention
Even the blindeSt can see this
''' The Spanish government must
protest solemnly against such an
agreement. which means intervention
against us
Negrln attacked the accord in a
"flreside" radio broadcast from Bar
celona While he spoke to the terri
torially divided nation. Gen. Jose
Miaja, newly named supreme military
and civilian commander in all of
government Spain except Catalonia,
announced that Benicarlo had been
recaptured.
Speaks of Black Moment
Vlnaroz, on the Eastern Coast, where
the insurgents marched to the Medi-
terranean yesterday.
Much of Negrin's speech dealt with
the government situation following
the fall OF VlnaroZ. He said no gov
ernment in Spain ever was supported
so stanchly and unanimously as that
of Barcelona
He spoke of this black moment"
when the enemy. aided by two for
eign countries, engaged in its greatest
offensive"
Miaja, savior of Madrid" spent
long hours today inStructing civilian
and military subordinates in new
measures to be taken for defense of
the four-fifths of government Spain
under his command now that Cata-
lonia had been cut off.
This afternoon he broadcast a mes
sage, stressing his opinion victory was
possible despite the insurgent march
to the sea. 1t was delivered from the
generals secluded headquarters on
the outskirts of Madrid, where scores
OF officials had promised unquestion-
Ing obedience TO his orders
Pledges Fight Will Go On.
Hold the lines" was Mia jas watch
word, At the same time he demanded
that the rear guard observe supreme
discipline and work to support the
troops in the trenches.
In his broadcast Premier Negrin de-
clared we will fight on until victory
is assured
He praised lavishly the spirit of
Catalonia, which he said had held the
insurgents far behind their original
schedule for subjugation OF that
northeastern portion of Spain.
If government Spain stands fast.
Negrin said it can repel the invader
despite the present outlook.
An international Fascist (insur-
CENT? victory in Spain would merely
be preliminary for a general often
slve to sink the world in slavery"
Negrin said.
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OF leaving that matter to be decided
by the President and his relief ad-
ministrator.
Might Scale Down w. p. A.
Senator Byrd believes that no more
money for relief should be appropriated
than is actually needed. The Presi-
dent has recommended S1250.O0O, 600
Tor the w. P. A. for the first seven
months Of the new fiscal year begin
ming July / and running to February.
Senator Byrd feels this might be
scaled down.
AS for the proposal to have the
Federal Government lend States and
municipalities hundreds of millions
Of dollars for public works without
interest and for a period of so years,
Senator Byrd maintains that this is
an outright gift of more than the
principal sum. For, he points out,
the interest at 2 or 25 per cent over
period Of so years would more than
equal the principal. even if the princi-
pal were repaid at the end of that
period
The effort to "earmark" the relief
and recovery appropriations and to
prevent a lump appropriation at the
disposal Of the President may become
the center Of a real battle in Con-
gress. Opponents of the pump-prim-
ing program said yesterday they hoped
it would give time for public opinion
to be aroused against the scheme.
The congressional leaders. eager for
an early adjournment, were shaping
plans, nevertheless, to roll up the
entire relief and pump printing pro-
gram in one bill. Representative Ed
ward T. Taylor, Democrat, of Col
orado. chairman Of the House Appro-
priations Committee. indicated that
this procedure would be followed in
announcing that the relief appropria-
ton would be taken up when hearings
begin next Wednesday. He said that
Harry L. Hopkins, w. P. A. admins
traitor, would be the first witness on
the $3.50 100000 relief item which
is to carry the relief rolls from July
l until January 81, 1899.
Vandenberg on Air Tonight.
Republican leaders are going to bat
against the Presidents spending pro-
gram without delay. Senator VAN
denberg Of Michigan will deliver an
address over the radio at pm. to-
night, attacking the plan vigorously.
Chairman John Hamilton, it was an
nounced yesterday by the Republican
National Committee, also will speak
on the radio over q national chain at
SPIN.
Senator Hill, Democrat, of Ala
bama, an administration supporter, Is
scheduled to speak on the same pro-
gram (Mutual Radio Forum)' with
Senator Vandenberg.
Senator Van Nuys. Democrat, OF
Indiana suggested the proposed ST.
$50, ,000,0 W. p A. appropriat ton
should be restricted to require ex-
penditure only "on the basis of actual
need" among the various States.
| A similar view was expressed by
Senator Wheeler, Democrat. Of Mon
tana. who also eontended $3.50, ,000. 900
o< the proposed public works program
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by the local organization was the
study. in cooperation with the Coun-
Gil of Social Agencies. of the transient
situation here. Washington. through
the Travellers Aid and the Transient
Committee, led in community planning
for transients locally. and assisted
in the national planning which led
to the request to the national associ-
alton by the Presidents Committee
on Unemployment for study and re-
port Of the transient situation nation
ally. it was reported.
Sixty-two unattached individuals
and 33 families were carried over from
the 1887 roster. the report stated.
About 7l9 unattached individuals and
lS9 families have been added to the
helped list since January l of this
year. In addition the organization
has met with 4.8Ol minor problems
requiring neither casework treatment
or relief.
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Babson Sees Business Upturn,
BLan,es Le,uis for Recession
Tells Church Lnyn,en
They Hold Key to
Progress.

Roger w. Babson, statistician and
business prognosticator, yesterday pre-
dicted great improvement generally"
in business conditions before the end
OF the year and stated the key to
economic and social problems rests In
the hands Of church laymen.
Speaking informally at a luncheon
given in his honor by the Brotherhood
OF Service of the Mount Pleasant Con-
gregational Church. Mr.. Babson told
a group Of approximately l25 religious
and civic leaders Of Washington that a
sound economic and social structure
must be built on a solid foundation,
which can be provided only through
spiritual leadership Of the churches.
He took as the basis OF his talk the
biblical parable of the two houses,
one built on sand and the other on
rock, and their contrasting abilities to
weather storms.
To-day We are seeking to relieve the
unemployment problem with jobs built
on sand" he commented.
Predicts General Improvement.
The economist declared that Gov
ernment and other organizations are
doing their jobs of building economic
and social structures. but spiritual
leaders are falling behind in providing
foundation.
Mr. Babson digressed from his
chosen topic at one point to predict
higher stock market prices, more
active real estate. higher commodity
prices and a great Improvement
generally before the end of 1898.
In answer to questions after his ad-
dress. he said he expected the Presi-
dents spending program. announced
last week, would aid in this improve
ment and that Mr.. Roosevelts fireside
talk to the people Of the country was
very good" and should help con-
siderably."
Representative Fletcher OF Ohio,
seated at the speakers table. asked
the statistician several questions and
commented.
The Christian employers and
church laymen, to whom you refer
as holding the key to the unemploy-
ment problem. have been among the
more vigorous opponents of the wage
Evening star., 1938-04-17
Of OIL
INDEMNITY SEEN
Mexican Congress to Act
Next Week on Seizure of
Foreign Property.

BACKGROUND
Merico appropriated oil prop
critics OF II American and British
companies March - after pro-
lon0ed labor trouble. Negotiations
for satisfactory settlement haze
been conducted by Secretary Hull.
Amount of indemnity Is cruz OF
problem. tOhich iDiH be considered
BY Merican Congress ne1t week.
BY the Associated Press.
MEXICO CITY, April l6.-A plan
for indemnifying 100000, 900 worth
OF appropriated foreign oil properties
is expected to receive the approval
Of Mexico's Congress next week.
The two-fold proposal is believed
to include q 100000, 900 peso domestic
loan to provide an initial cash pay
ment and the setting aside OF a per-
centage of future domestic and foreign
oil sales to 60 into the indemnifica-
ton fund.
United States Ambassador Josephus
Daniels and Foreign Minister Eduardo
Hay have conferred almost daily on
proposals for the payments which the
Government hopes will be satisfac-
tory to the United States Government.
American properties with an esti-
mated value of $l5O000,00O were
among those OF II American and
British companies taken over by Presi-
dent Lazaro Cardenas on March 49,
Evidence Of Mexico's desire to pla-
cate the United States was seen in
bills pending before Congress to re-
move the per cent surcharge on
imports, imposed last September, and
to modify tariff boosts put into effect
in January.
Both these measures, designed to
increase Mexican revenues and pro-
tect her trade balance, prompted in
formal United States protests.
Meanwhile, another step was made
in President Lazaro Cardenas' Mex
leo for Mexicans" program when the
President offered to deliver the ma
tional railways to the workers to oper-
ate, beginning May /.
A draft Of an agreement with the
Railway Workers Union provided that
the union give the Government 5.64
per cent Of gross revenues starting
next year.
Cardenas took over the Mexican
National Railways System last June.
Evening star., 1938-04-17
POPE T0CAN0N|ZE
3 SAINTS IN RITES
Throng Expected to Hear
Elaborate Services at
st. Peters.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
VATICAN CITY, April 16.-Pope
Plus tomorrow formally will give three
new saints to Catholics for venera-
tion in the most elaborate Easte,
services in ST. Peters in years.
Some 10000 persons are expected te
crowd into the great basilica while
perhaps four times that many will
wait in the square outside for the
blessing which the Pope will bestoW
from the balcony.
Red damask has been hung from
the pilaSterS Of st. Peters and the
great throne has been drawn neaI
the altar, protected by tapestries a
feet long to spare the aged and all
ing pontiff from drafts.
The Pope will enter on his portable
throne. He will be preceded by his
trumpeters. flanked by his guardsmen
and followed by cardinals and lesser
prelates.
After preliminary ceremonies, the
decree of canonization of the three
new saints will be read and the Pope
will assent in the Latin for: I'VE
will it."
Pope to Lead Prayers.
The three to be venerated publicly
for the first time are Andrea Bobola
Polish Jesuit; Salvador da Horta
Spanish lay Franciscan. and Giovan-
nj Leonardo, Italian priest.
A TIE Deum" will burst from the
Sistine Choir and the pontiff will lead
the first prayers to the new saints.
The Easter mass in all its magnifl-
cence then will be celebrated by
Cardinal Pignatelli di Belmonte, dean
Of the Sacred College.
After the mass. the Pope will be
borne to the great hall behind the
balcony where q compartment has
been set up to permit him to rest in
comfort and allow his physician, DR.
Aminta Milani, to make sure he is
able to continue with the ceremonial
Radio to Garry Blessing.
The throne then will be carried out
on the balcony and the pontiff will
give his benediction. LOudspeakers
will carry his words to those in the
square and radio will carry the bless
ing to millions Of Catholics through
out the world
The colonades, facade. dome and
cupola Of ST Peters will be illumi-
mated tomorrow night in honor of the
new saints.
Pilgrims from all parts of the world,
with many from the United States,
have been attracted here by the Vati-
cans Easter services.
Groups from the home localities of
the three to be canonized will have a
prominent place near the altar for the
ceremony
Today. church bells which had been
silent since Holy Thursday. rang out
the end of Lent and priests through
out the land carried out pre-Easter
rituals
Many new priests. including Ameri-
can who prepared for the priesthood
in Rome, were ordained.
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Spending
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salaries paid State employees and that
Federal employees on the salaries they
receive from the Federal Government
Earlier in the present session the
President announced he intended to
send to Congress a special message
dealing with monopoly and price fix
ing. 1t is tough problem, and the
belief was expressed yesterday that
the President would ask for a careful
study with view to legislation, ra ather
than any ma jor measure at this time
Such immediate legislation he pro-
poses, if any, probably will be confined
to minor Improvements in the existing
antitrust laws, dealing perhaps with
procedure, it was predicted.
The President has made very spe-
cific demand on the Senate and House
conferees for restoration OF the prin-
ciple Of the undistributed profits tax
to the pending revenue BILL and also
for the House provisions relating to
the capital gains tax. Backed by the
President, the House conferees have
declined to accept the Senate amend
ments eliminating the undistributed
profits tax and changing The capital
gains tax. and they have declined to
take these matters back to the House
for a vote.
President May Veto Bill.
The Senate action on the revenue
bill has been hailed as a distinct effort
on the part of the upper house to do
something to restore business conf
dence." 1t was so characterized by
Senator Harrison and other Demo-
Gratis.
If the President continues to insist
on his demands with reference to the
revenue bill. he may either kill the bill
in conference or veto it should it come
| to him in the form he does not like
His attitude has decidedly ruined the
feelings of many Senator'S. It has moi
inspired business generally with belief
the Chief Executive has now adopted
a concilatory attitude toward it.
The Presidents spending and lend.
ing program. involving the outlay Of
about $4,000. 900, 900. will be speeded
as rapidly as possible by the House
! Appropriations Committee, which plan,
to start hearings on the proposals next
Wednesday with Harry L. Hopkins
w. P. A. administrator, as the first
witness. Chairman Taylor said he
hoped to have the bill ready soor
after May /.
Senator Byrd and other opponent.
of the spending program said yester.
day they would continue to fight
against pump priming" expenditures
Just what course would be followed
they did not indicate. It is probable
however. that an effort will be made
to compel States and municipalities te
put up 40 or so per cent of the relief
money allotted them by the Fedora
Government. Further, an effort will
be made to allocate directly to the
States the sums Of money to be granted
| by the Federal Government, instead
Evening star., 1938-04-17
26th VETERANS TO DINE
Yankee Division Club Inducts
New President Thursday.

The Yankee Division Club of Wash
ington, composed Of former members
OF the 26th Division in the World War,
will hold its anual installation banquet
and dance at the Army and Navy
Country Club, Arlington, Va, Thurs
day at pm
Capt. Eugene Burr will be installed
as president by A. Raymond Doucette
OF Lynn, Mass. national president of
the Yankee Division Veterans Associ-
alton. Capt Burr succeeds David B.
Herman as president.
Representative Connery, formerly
OF the Yankee Division, and other
members OF Congress, will be present.