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The Washington times., 1938-03-08
FIRST OIL IN CHINA

Although American engineers,
methods, and equipment today are
used throughout the world in drill
ing for and producing oil, Chinese
are believed to have been the first
oil men. Records indicate that
centuries before the Christian era
the Chinese drilled with crude
equipment not greatly unlike the
spring pole" apparatus which
bored into many a. Pennsylvania
hillside, says the American Petro-
leIlm Institute.
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
VIRGINIA SENATE.
READY FOR HOT.
ON BOARD.
Byrd and Price Forces
Near Showdown
By GEORGE M. GREEN

RICHMOND, Marcn S.-Mem-
bers Of the senate Of the Virginia
General Assembly today prepared
for one of the bitterest fights since
legislators opened their session
January IL.
With Harry Byrd organization
followers lined up on one side and
Governor James H. Prices admin
istration supporters on the other,
the fight today will be centered
around q move to deprive the
governor of power to name a chair
man on the State Compensation
Board.
PRICE ONCE REBUKED
The first rebuke Of the governor
was demonstrated here more than
a week ago when members Of the
house accepted an amendment to
the State appropriation bill which
would have named the Attorney
General as the third member Of
this politically powerful board IN
stead of permitting the comp
troller, an officer appointed by the
governor, to serve as chairman.
The house amendment, adopted
only after a bitter fight on the
floor, would have named Attorney
General A. P. Staples as the third
member Of the board and author
lied the three members to elect
their own chairman.
SENATE COMMITTEE DEMURS
In an executive session on the
$164, ,000, 900 appropriation bill yes
terday, the senate finance COM
mittee declined to concur in the
house amendment and approved
a compromise measure which
permit the comptroller to con-
tinue to serve as chairman Of the
compensation board which fixes
the pay Of virtually every salaried
and fee officer in the State. The
committee refused to grant the
increased appropriation asked by
the governor for this position,
but added $1,000 annually to the
comptroller's pay for his services
as chairman Of the board.
Despite the fact that this move
would leave within the power of
the governor to appoint two mem
berS of this board, Governor Price
said late last night that he was
not satisfied with the "compro-
mise measure" and would insist
upon the same "prerogative" ex.
erciSed by his predecessor.
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
ToDAY'S SHORT WAVE PROGRAM

American Visitor to Rome. 2RO,
Bill m, 9.63 meg; IRF, 30.5 M,
9.83 meg; 1921 m, 11.90 meg.
BOSTON, $500 P.M.-The Har-
vard University Series. W1XAL,
49.6 m, 6.04 meg.
LONDON, S:15 P.M.-"A Sunny
Morning." a comedy. Csc, 31.3
m, 9.58 meg: GSB, 31.5 M, 9.51
meg: GSL, 49.1 m, 6.1l meg.
BERLIN, $3.50 PM. Tristan
and Isolde" DJD, 25.4 M, 11.77
meg,
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
Stray Co1us Jam Traffic;
Policemen Stage Round Up

They didn't have any ten-gallon
hats, woody pants, or lariatS, but
a couple of Washington cops
played cowboy and certainly won
their spurs at Fifteenth and H
Streets N. E. today.
It was just around that period
Of the morning which the police
radio barks: Attention all police
car. Traffic is now at its peak.
You will give special attention to
traffic conditions -"
Policemen D. A. Higgins and
T. E. Nancy, touring the North
east section in a No. 8 Precinct
scout car, were ordered to Fiji
teenth and H Streets N. e. There
they found one of the worst traf-
The Washington times., 1938-03-08

Times excepting children Of
Times emplOyes).
Any kind Of picture may
be su b m lite d-althOugh
something larger than q
snapshot Is preferred-and
you may send in as many
pictures Of your child as you
wish. Just be sure the photo
does your little one justice.
COUPON REQUIRED
Each photo must be identi-
field on the back by the
name and address Of the
child and must be accom-
panied by the coupon printed
on this page, or q facsimile.
No pictures will be re-
turned unless accompanied
by seIf.addressed, stamped
envelope. All pictures for
next Saturdays page must
be in The Times offices
by Wednesday evening. Ad-
dress all entries to:
"Our Beautiful Children"
The Washington Times, 1917
II st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1938-03-08

fic Jams imaginable and from the
heart Of it sounded long drawn,
plaintive "moo-oo-ooS.
They came from a pair Of be-
wildered, cows - lost, Strayed or
stolen from some farmers truck.
The amatuer "cow punchers"
went to work; and after much
persuasion, succeeded in corraling
the cows in a nearby parking lot.
While all this was going on, a
farmer rushed excitedly into No. 9
Police Station, was told the where
abouts of his wandering milk fac
tories, and sped to the parking lot.
Loading his cows onto a truck,
he went his way, without leaving
name or address,
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
FRASER HEADS DRIVE

NEW YORK, March 8 G.N.SJ.
Leon Fraser, president Of the
First National Bank of New York,
has accepted chairmanship of the
Committee on Contributions Of
the Greater New York Fund, Inc.
The committee Fraser heads will
solicit corporate and employe
group gifts for the city'S $10,O00,-
0OQ charity fund.
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
rid to know it.

DuC we want Ln6 WOrlQ I
The Washington Times is
publishing a full page Of pic
lures Of WashingtOn's beau
tiful children each week.
What's more. the judges
select from the children whose
pictures are published each
Saturday the child who they
think IS the most beautiful Of
the weeks lot. That child is
awarded q silver loving cup.
JUDGES IMPARTIAL
It's going to be difficult
each week to choose among
the hundreds of pictures re-
ceived. That's why The
Washington Times has agreed
to leave the choice to . com.
mittee Of impartial experts
chosen by The Times man.
agement.
The rules are simple:
The competition entails
no fee Of any kind and Is
open to every girl and every
boy under Is years Of age
whose parents read The
The Washington times., 1938-03-08

1O:OO-BENNY GOODMAN-"The King
of SWING resumes his broad
casts from New York after q
FecOFd-smashing vaude vile tour.
Martha Tilton, vocalist. -. WJSV
1O:OO-HOUR OF ROMANO Eddy
Duchin's orchestra. VOL
DRAMA
8:OO-BIG TOWN-Edward G. Robin
son, as Steve Wilson. cruSading
managing editor, smashes an.
other racket. Claire Trevor heads
the supporting cast. .WJSV
S:OO--THOsE WE LOvE-A tense, dra-
matte moment In an alrplane pro-
vides the highlight in the next
episode Of the serial. Kit Mar
shall, Rico and Marie VaIdes
start for New York in the Valdes
cabin plane. Part Of the landing
gear Is damaged in the talCe-Off
and Rico crawlS out to repair It..
WMAL
0:S0--ALIAS JIMMY VALENTINE
Bert Bytell stars in another chap
ter In the career Of the slick
fingered crook who wants to turn
straight .....s......s...." ."MAL
The Washington times., 1938-03-08

BERLIN, 600 P.M.-Solo Con-
cert: Martha Linz. DJD, 25.4
M, 11.77 meg.
SCHENECTADY, 6:35 PM
Short-Wave Mail Bag. W2XAD,
1875 m, 1888 meg; W2XAF, 31.4
m, 9.53 meg.
LONDON, $40 PM. Golden
Rose" a musical play. Csc, 31.3
M, 9.58 meg; GSB, 3l.5 M, 9.51
meg: GSL, 49.1 m, GIL meg.
ROME, 1880 PINT d y
Symphonies; Interview with an
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
AAA Benefits
Farmers to Receive
S335, 100000

American farmers cooperating
in the agricultural conservation
program will divide a purse Of
more than $335 10000 in benefit
payments between March 1 and
June 80, it was announced yester-
day.
Estimating the peak level Of
AAA benefit payments will be
reached during March, Agricul-
ture officials said payments dur.
ing the period ending July l, 1888,
will exceed payments of the past
seven months by $500, 900 900.
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
KING QU|zzES
JUDGES IN D. C.
(COntinued from Local Page)

CONTINUED from Local Page)
not confinedt o the time they
worko n the bench. He said that
several days ago he had worked
until 3 o'clock in the morning in
preparation for a case that was to
come up in court that day.
Senator M. M. Logan CD Of
Kentucky came to the defense Of
the judges, remarking that the
working hours of Senators are not
to be gauged or their application
to duty measured by the time
thep spend on the Senate floor in
the afternoons.
He reminded Senator King that
most members Of the Senate spend
only an hour or two a day on the
floor but are busy from mid.morn-
ing until or 6 o'clock with other
duties, and that judges function
similarly.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Members Of the subcommittee,
which in addition to Senators
King and Logan included Carl A.
Hatch CD of New Mexico, chair
man, and Senator Warren R.
Austin (R.) Of Vermont, met
again this afternoon in executive
session to decide on their recon-
mendation to the full Judiciary
Committee on the question Of ad-
ditional judges for the District
and adjacent States.
The full committee is to meet
Thursday to act on a bill backed
by Attorney General Homer S.
Cummings calling for the appoint
ment Of additional judges
throughout the country to bring
the work of the Federal courts
down to date.
In general the legislation fol-
lowed the recommendations of
the Judicial Council which met in
Washington last fall under the
direction of Chief Justice Hughes
of the United States Supreme
Court.
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
Trial to Start
Earlier Toniqhf

Kenneth Ellis "The Trial
Of Baron Won BIau" will be
heard fifteen minutes earlier
tonight, at 9:15 o'clock, to
allow for the broadcast Of
another program at 9:45.
Ronald Dawson is producing
the thrilling air drama, which
will be heard daily through
Saturday. 1t will be heard
at $3.50 p. M, as usual after
tonight.
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
Accused Is Freed
In 1886 Shaving

Albert C. Johnson, "a, on trial
on a charge Of manslaughter n
United States District Court, was
exonerated today in the Staying
Of Leslie c. Thomas, AZ, brick
layer, on October ~, 1896.
Thomas and johnson had en-
gagged in an alteration in a house
at 718 Sixth st. N. w. when
Thomas is said to have struck mis-
head on the bed, suffering a fatal
skull fracture. Attorney j. Y. E.
Allen, represented the defendant.
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
Brush Fire Perils
Houses, Stores

HYATTSVILLE, Md, March 8.
Six frame houses and several
stores were threatened by flames
today when fire broke out in the
Inderbrush Of a lot at Jefferson
Avenue and Edmonston Road.
The flames were brought under
control by the Riverdale Fire De-
partment before arrival of three
neighboring engine companies
which had been summoned as a
precautionary move.
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
ReameS Asks Aid
For Coast Ships

Senator ReameS CD, Of Ore
gon, yesterday sought White
House approval of Federal aid to
American intercoastal shipping.
Reames, appointed to fill the un-
expired term Of Senator Steiwer
(RO, who resigned, conferred with
President Roosevelt and urged
some form of Government assist
ance to advance sea commerce
between the Atlantic and Pacific
coasts.
The Washington times., 1938-03-08

L o N D 0 n, 1910 P,M.-
America Speaks" a series Of
talks broadcast from the q. 8. A.
to the British Empire. GSD, 25.5
M, Ills meg; Csc, 31.3 M,
9.58 meg: GSB, 31.5 M, 9.51 meg;
GSL, 49.1 M, 6.11 meg.
TOK o, 12:45 A.M.-New
japanese Music. JzJ, 25.4 M,
11.80 meg.
YDNEY, AUSTRALIA, ISIS
A.M.-Talk on Australia. VK2-
ME, 31.28 M, $50 meg.
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
Child Run Down
AtPlay in Street

Struck by an automobile when
he darted into the street between
two parked cars, Donald Nebitt, 4.
321 New Jersey Ave. s. E., was in
serious condition in Providence
Hospital last night with a skull
fracture and other injuries. Darn
Todd, 81, 319 D st. S. E., was ar
rested for failure to exhibit driv-
ing permit"
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
HATCH HEADS FIRM
NEW YORK, March 8 U.N.S

NEW YORK, March 8 I.N.SO
n. C. Hatch is assuming the
presidency Of Hiram Walker
Gooderham & Worts, in addition
to retaining his post as chairman
Of the board, it was announced
today. H. r. Wright has been
appointed general manager and
Ward Wright has been elected a
director.
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
L.Q.ANSWERS

Questions on Page 12)
Obi. 2. TOT. 8. John is 80,
grandfather 80. 4. C. s. makes
the whole world kin" 6. b. z.
6. 8. 9th. 9. A swimming school
or bath. 10, $45.
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
Woshington's Beautiful
Children in Pictures

Mothers and fathers of the Capital.
Yours the attractive children in the land You
know tive know it,
The Washington times., 1938-03-08
Radio Features TOday

S:SO-EARL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
IN THE NEWS, AS GLIMPS ED
by REPORTER GOODWIN OF
IToRIaH THG MHSsISIcN sTxFF. NHEARD % At At
THIS FAIRLY MORNING Pc.
RIOD MONDAY T HROU II
SATURDAY. -. .WMAL
MUSICAL AND VARIETY
5:OO-POETIC MELODIES-Jack Full
ton revlves the most popular song
Of . decade ago, II Hear You
Calling Me-" As his highlight
number ....,............W ..WJSV
S:OO-JOHNNY PREsENTS-A dram
atIEatiOn Of hIghlights in the Ill
forms Charles Martins "ThrilI
of the Week." Music Is presented
by Russ Morgan and his or
chestra, with vOcals by Genev We've
Rowe. Frances Adair and the
Swing Fourteen. .WRC
s:sO-AL JOLsO N-Gravel-throated
Andy Devine indulges in some
chatter with the NANNY singer.
Another feature will be the sec
Ond appearance Of LYDIA Roberti,
singing comedienne who replaced
Martha Raye last week when the
latter was suddenly stricken Ill
WJSV
s:3O-IT CAN BE DONE-Thaddues
Hyatt, the man who originated
TRAMP Trips" first-class ocean
travel ON freighters, will be in.
tervlewed by Edgar Guest. Guest
will read his latest verse and
philOsOphies, and Frankie Mas
teFs' orchestra will offer latest
'pOp' tunes to complete the pro-
gram .....'............. .WMAL
0:OO-AL PEARCE-AFt Jarrett Joins
Pearce and his Gang, offering as
his solos. "TIie One Love-" and
81 Can Dream, Can't IT,. .WJSV
o:30-OAKIE COLLEGE-Charlie But
terwOFth, whose "Mardl Gras"
show recently left the air, bObs
mp as guest for the evening at
Jack OalIie's College. The mu-
steal side of the ledger will be
balanced by GeOrgie StOll's or
chestra and 10 Stafford vocalist:
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
REVENUE LOW IN
 COP. WAR CHEST
New Districts Necessitate Additional Help, Check
 ing Headquarters

With the Republican party appar- ently short of campaign funds, Re- publican workers today were report ed to be taking pledges that if suf- f1cient funds were available they would be apportioned after tomor- rows election. This appeared to be the procedure from the voucher sys- tenn which was in vogue with some Republican leaders. passed out as form of ''credential."
 The Democratic and Republican commands had planned using the same workers headquarters in a number of the districts but Repub- hcan Town Chairman J. Warren UpSon advocated use of schools in some districts. 1t was alleged, and the Democrats objected, obtaining separate headquarters in the dis tricts, in question.
 There appeared to be plenty of support for the Democratic cam paign chest and a reliable report inc dicated that Republicans are sup porting at least some of the Dem ocratic candidates. On the other hand, it was evident today that the voters are evidencing unusual inter- est in cutting" which threw the usual predictions of leaders out of line.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
Anniversary
HALTED
 BY POLICEMAN Devere Allen, Labor Party Candidate, Experiences
 Temporary Difficulty

The Labor party candidate for governor, Devere Allen, and his tick et-mate. Philip Brainard, of Water bury. labor organizer, neld sound truck meeting at Soldiers monument Saturday and . policeman, Mir. AL len charged. interrupted the meet- ing. When the Labor candidate for governor had explained that he had verbal permission to hold the rally, this was checked by telephone cali to headquarters and the rally pro- ceeded.
 MT. Allen paid tribute to Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridgeport, So- cialist candidate for governor, but he pointed out that leading indus trialistS of Fairfield county were among the group which raised cam paign funds for McLevy. He at- tacked the industrialists of Water bury. saying that they control Wa terbury as they control most other cities in the state.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
CAMBRIDGE WILL
 HAVE HARD FIGHT

Cambridge, Mass, Nov. I-(UP)-- One of the bitterest political battles iil this city's history will be decided tomorrow. when voters ballot on the plan '.E" form of city charter-pro- viding for city manager and a council elected proportional repre- sentation.
 Quincy, Waltham and Northamp- ton also will vote on the plan, but the fight has been tanner in those cities.
 Headed by Dean James N. Landis of Harvard Law School, the Cam bridge committee for plan aE'' charges that plan 'B." under which the city now operates. has resulted in waste and extravagance and is leading toward municipal bank ruptcs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
Workers Group Backs
 Atty. Healey, McLevy
Democratic Candidate for Probate Judge Endorsed;
 Socialist Ticket Leader, Too

bor when it was in difficulty and has often defended workers and their organizations in the law courts when called upon and without pay or remuneration for his services, the communication to the citizens and voters of the probate district describes Attorney Healey as La. bor's friend"
 The complete text of the con- munication follows:
 To the Citizens and Voters of the Probate District including the towns of Waterbury, Middlebury and Wolcott:-
 At a meeting, recently held, of representatives of many various labor and political groups, and at which were accredited delegates of many labor unions, the Socialists and also the Labor Party, a per- manent organization was formed and it was voted that this body shall be called the Workers Con- ference.
 After several subsequent meet ings were held, it'was finally agreed to support certain political can- didateS and certain issues involved.
 First. The Conference voted to go on record as opposed to the city manager and commission forms of government, believing that these were always local forms of dictatorship, involving as they do the legislative part of our city government. The Conference be- ieves that all city and state gov ernments should be fashioned af- ter our National Government, which operates through the three important functions of government namely, the legislative, the execu- tive and the judicial.
 Second: We pledge our support to Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridge port, Socialist candidate for gover- nor of Connecticut, believing that he embodies and stands for what the workers want and need, name ly: social ownership of utilities, mills and mines, etc. This is laborS opportunity. Let every worker and everyone stand for him and vote for him.
 Third: The Workers Conference goes on record as approving the election to the office of Probate Judge in this district of Attorney Patrick J. Healey, man of learn ing and integrity who has never hesitated to defend labor when it was in difficulty and has often de- tended workers and their organiza- tions in the law courts when called upon and without pay or remuner- ation for his services.
 We point to his defense of the workers in the Machinists' strike of 1921, securing release from fines and punishment of many workers during that trying period. Also, as chairman of the Regional MIRA board, serving in both a judicial capacity and as a mediator, he secured many valuable concessions for Labor. and to such a degree that he was labelled by fellow members of this board as Labor's Friend. Also in several court cases. he has taken his legal fee and rendered it to needy mothers and children. It shows him as man with a heart-an able attorney who has stood by and for Labor a man with a truly judicial mind.
 Workers, stand for him as he stood for you. Vote for and elect Jasper McLevy and Patrick Healey, for governor and judge of probate respectively.
 THE WORKERS CONFERENCE
 OF WATERBURY.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
THOMAS LACILLA
 GUEST AT PARTY
St. Joseph's Senior Choir Plans Rehearsal at s
 O'Clock Tonight
Brooklyn News

Miss Lee Migalti was hostess at a surprise birthday party Saturday evening in honor of Thimas Lacilla at the home of MT. and Mrs. Lat timer on Thomaston avenue. The color scheme was orange and black. Those attending were Toni Caroz- ga. Daniel Reardon, Apne Marie Ro- maniello, Albert Karskas, Edith Cia- sullo, Joseph Narstio, Lee Migalti, Thomas Lacilla, Mir. and Mrs. Cliffor dLattimer and MT. and Mrs. Eugene Lattimer.
 Rehearsal Tonight
 The senior choir of St. Joseph's church will hald a rehearsal tonight at o'clock. The final rehearsal for the plays to be given next Sunday, 'Honeymooners' and 'In-Law Trou- ble,, will follow immediately after ward.
 Annual Dance
 The Connecticut Lithuanian Catholic association held its sev- erath annual dance Saturday night at St. Joseph,s hall, with more than 700 persons attending. Music was furnished by Al Jarus and his or chestra.
 Miss Mary Alubauskas was chair man of the committee in charge. Cooperating in the plans were sev- eral local Lithuanian Catholic or ganizations.
 Lithuanian 0. of c.
 A dinner and dance sponsored by the Lithuanian Chamber of Com merce attracted more than 400 per- sons to Nemunas hall, S Green street. Saturday night. Dr. M. J. Colney was in charge.
 The affair marked the first anni- versary of the chambers weekly radio broadcast. Groups were pres- ent from several Connecticut cities.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
Fractures Wrist

A fall down a 1ight Of stairs Saturday night brought injuries to Miss Ruth Benedict, of fl Kings bury street.
 Taken to Waterbury hospital, Miss Benedict. was found to have suffered a fracture of the wrist and forehead bruise. She was returned to her home after treat- ment.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
1889 FAMILIES i,
 JOIN RED CROSS

Providence, R. l., Nov. 7-(UP)- A total of 17,889 families have regis tered for Red Cross hurricane and flood rehabilitation assistance, ac- cording to Robert E. Bondy, nation al director of Red Gross disaster re- lief.
 Deadlines for registration in most districts were set for this week.
 Last week conclusive aid in re- padding homes and replacing other storm losses was given to 2391 fam flies, making a total of 7033 family cases completed to date" Bondy said. "The Red Cross has yet to close 9956 eases. In most of these, however, much of our preliminary work has been done and awards now await the approval of advisory committees made up of local citi- zens."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-11-07
Burglaries!

Metal thieves, after several months of activity, went to work last night, and stole 8 snodes from the Atlas Tack Co. plant in Waterville. Police said that the stolen metal was worth over $500.
 Taken by the thieves were 20 nickel anOdes, and 1S brass an0des.
 Two radios were stolen in . burglary at the General Electric Supply Co. plant on West Lib- erty street.
 An unsuccessful attempt was made to break into . store at 26 Spring street.