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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-11-22
DEATH GETS 9TH
VICTIM OF ARMY
BOMBER CRASH
Dies Without Telling
Cause Of Plunge

LA GRANGE, Ga, Nov. %
II.NS)-Second Lieut.. John D.
Madre, sole survivor Of the crash
Of q twin-motored Army bomber
near here Friday night in which
seven other persons were killed
died in a La Grange hospital this
morning.
Lieutenant Madre, who suffered
Q fractured skull and severe burns,
had been unconscious most Of the
time since the huge ship
crashed in flames in a swampy
woodland seven miles north of here
during a driving rainstorm.
Although Lieutenant Madre had
been conscious at intervals since
the accident, he was never able to
give a comprehensive account of
the tragedy, it was said.
Six of the filters, who were en-
route from Mitchell Field, L. l., to
Maxwell Field, near Montgomery,
were killed instantly by the crash.
The seventh died a few hours
later.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-11-22
STATEATTACKS
MCDONALD PLEA

LOS ANGELES. Cal, Nov. %
(C.TP.S0 CHARLES McDonald's
defense that he was In a mental
turmoil" when he tried to aSsas.
Sinate Mrs. Emita Krueg
wealthy wife of a Kansas City
philharmonic orchestra leader,
was bitterly attacked by Assistant
District Attorney Clifford Grail
at the continuation of the jobless
film technician's trial for the
shooting.
Resuming his cross-examination
of Mcdonald after the weekend
recess, Grail showed Mcdonald his
statement to Hollywood police i'm
mediately after the gun play and
demanded: Isn't it a fact that
you made this whole business up
out of thin air in an attempt to
blacken your wife's character"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-11-22
Joan Marsh Gets
License to Wed
Film Star Will Be
Bride Soon of
Writer

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. % IN.S0,
Joan Marsh, film starlet, and
Charles s. Belden. screen writer,
whom she calls her Ideal man"
were making preparations for
their wedding today.
When she and Belden appeared
at the Hall of Records to apply for
their license, Miss Marsh signed
her name that way-Joan Marsh.
Later she learned that her screen
name had never been legalized.
Her real name is Dorothy Kosher.
Informed of her mistake, Miss
Marsh hurried back to the license
bureau and corrected it.
But she did not say when she
and Belden would be married, ex-
cept to hint that it would be
pretty SOON"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-11-22
VegefuI'i011S Gre
Turkey a Break >

DETROIT, Nov. % INS. ).-Invitations to the Vege-
tartan Society of Mchigan's annual Thanksgiving Day
dinner bore the of the honored guest in bold type
today.
His "Theobald, the Lean"
Theobad the scrawnest turkey extan among Detroits
poultry merchants chosen because like Shakepeares
Cassius, he hath lean and hungry look"
His elevation to the honored post of chief guest at the
sociey's meaess dinner automatically saved Theobald.
After the holiday the vegetarans will board Theobald
out to kindly couple who will for him at an
estimated cost of So month for the remainder of his
natural life.
All Theobad will have to do will be to eat his fill and
shed turkey tears for his host of relatives who yearly
get it in the neck" at Thanksgiving time.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-11-22

. legend, but q real engineer no
actually made q 'ebrated trip to
the promised land, Just as the ballad
relates. An frustrated feature discIos-
Ing how the famous old story hap
pened { be written The American
weekly, the r'1gaEine distributed
with next Sundays Herald Times.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-11-22
Charity Dance

A special charity dance, in add.
ton to the regular Friday night
social dance of the Langley Com
munity Center, First and T Streets
Northwest. will be held tomorrow
from $50 to II p. m. Boys and
girls of the junior and senior
high schools are invited to attend.
Proceeds will be distributed to the
charity funds of schools in the
Northeast section.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1938-11-22

$3.50 900 suits for n dancer who
can't wear one of 'em! Her legal
troubles burdened her as lightly as
her feathers until she tangled with
the candid camera fans. An illustrated
feature in The American Weekly, the
magazine distributed with next Sun.
days Herald.Times,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
HALLE @. FORUM COUNCIL
GIVES SUCCESSFUL
PEP FEST

Approximately 100 young people
came out Friday, April 20, to at
tend the second and last pref Mime
sofa Youth Assembly "pep fest"
given by the Forum Council OF
Halle Q. Brown House. Purpose
of the pep fest is to stir up en-
thusiasm among the young people
of st. Paul for the forthcoming
Minnesota Youth Assembly which
will be held May 10, IA, Is at the
State Capitol.
The feature of the program was
a skit-a farce about war-written
and presented by members of the
Forum Council. Members who took
part were Albert Black, James
Bradford, Charles Blackburn, Betty
Schuck, Reginald Harris, Robert
Harris, Boyd Patrick, and Wood
row Williams.
After the skit, Mr.. Ralph Dick
man of Northeast Neighborhood
House and Mr.. Waldo MacNutt Of
the Hennepin County Jr. Farmer
Labor County Council spoke.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
CAMPUS Race Youth Active

ton.
Campus Race Youth Active
Active in the central committee
on arrangements are several Ne
gro students on the University Of
Minnesota campus. A particular
endeavor has been made by the
Council of Negro Students to see
that our group was represented on
each of the Is committees. I'm
doubtedly Negro youth will be well
represented.
Youth organizations wishing to
send delegates to this statewide
assembly should mail their regis
trations to Joyce Simpson, in care
of the Minnesota Youth Assembly,
118 Harrington Ave-, st. Paul. The
registration should be aceompa-
MED with designation Of the COM
mittee the representative expects
to attend.
The treat you have been waiting
for, Earl (Father) Hines and his
great Chicago band, Friday night,
May q, at the Coliseum, Univer-
sity and Lexington, st. Paul.-Adv.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06

Over one hundred and fifty peo-
pie attended the Russian Tea given
Sunday, May 1, at the Sterling
Club by the Ernest Workers Club
of Pilgrim Baptist Church. The
club rooms were attractively dec
Grated in red and black, Russian
Easter colors, with soft lights,
potted plants, and large vases OF
flowers adding to the background
The guests were served bread and
salt on entering the club, which is
the Russian sign of hospitality
The members assisting were in ma
tive costume and were aided by
Miss Katherine Jones, Miss Helen
Smith, and Master Brewer Lee
Clark. The program consisted Of
Miss Ruth Adina Brown, solo, ac-
companied by Mrs. Leah Mae Minor
Young; Mrs. Alma Freeman, solo,
accompanied by Mrs. Mable MEGA
vock Lewis; Miss Revoida Smith,
instrumental solo; Mrs. Leah Mae
Minor Young, instrumental solo;
and two lovely renditions by the
Orioles.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
Credjafawns in
Annual Election

The Credjafawn Social Club met
Wednesday, April 27, at which
time the annual election of officers
was held. Those elected were:
Huron ]. Shelton, Jr., president;
Jerry C. Hargrave, vice-president;
Mrs. Cora Belle Banks, secretary;
Beatrice Vassar, assistant secre-
tary; Elmer Graham, correspond
ing secretary; Reuben Hargrave,
financial secretary; William Helm,
sergeant-at-arms; Mrs. Theresa
Herring, parliamentarian; Gertrude
Embree, typist.
The membership committee is
composed of John Lawrence, Mile
Luckie, Paul Smith, Virginia Doyle,
and B. F. Henderson. The auditing
committee is composed of Gene
Moore, John Lawrence, Jr., and
Gertrude Embree. Mr.. Jerry Har-
grave was elected chairman of the
Junior Board.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06

The Twin City Maids and Mat
rons' Bridge Club held its semi
monthly bridge luncheon, Wednes-
day, May 4, at the home of Mrs.
Frank Terry of 1912 First Avenue
South. First club prize was won
by Mrs. J. Walton Grump, second
by Mrs. Alice Morgan, and the
BOBBY by Mrs. o. B. Williams. The
guest prize was won by Miss
Mildred Shull. Mrs. William Modem
was also a guest. The next meet
ing will be Wednesday, May 10, at
the home of Mrs. Gale P. Hilyer of
3710 18th Avenue South.
Mu chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha
Fraternity, entertained at its an
nual Spring Prom, Tuesday eve
ming, May 3, at the Phyllis Wheat
ley House, from nine to one. The
hall was artistically decorated and
the ladies were beautifully gowned
in their spring formals. A small
but lively crowd swayed to the
rhythms of the band.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
STUDY CLUB

The last meeting of the Booker
T. Washington Study Club was
held May Bird with Mrs. Edna Bos-
well, 1886 Clinton Ave.
Mrs. Lena Wormley, 800 E. 36th
ST., was hostess at the meeting held
April 10.
May 18th, the last meeting of
the season will be held at the home
of Mrs. Marie Boswell, 1921 Fourth
Avenue South.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leo Bohannon, and
son, Michael Leo, are now residing
at 1929 Clinton Avenue South.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
ELITE CLUB TO HAVE might
AT MONTE CARLO"

The Elite Club will hold might
at Monte Carlo" entertainment al
Pioneer Hall on Friday, May 6. A
varied and interesting program has
been planned. including games and
dancing. Refreshments will be
served. The last regular meeting
of the club was held on Tuesday,
May 8, at the home of Robert
Gardener of Gladstone. Plans for
the annual Mothers Day program
were given by Miss Beatrice
Schuck, chairman of the Entertain
ment Committee.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
By Estyr L. Bradley
1852 st. Anthony Ave.
Ms. John Griffin Here

Mrs. John Griffin of Evanston,
Illinois, spent two weeks in the
city as the house guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. R. F. Wilson of 697 st. An
thony avenue. Complimentary to
Mrs. Griffin, Mrs. Geneva Dyer of
826 Iglehart Avenue entertained at
six o'clock dinner Sunday, April "a.
Covers were laid for Mesdames R.
F. Wilson, o. C. Hall, jeanette
Kelly, j. w. Strothers, S. H. John
son, Henry j. Maxwell, W. w.
Mills, ST., Susie Washington, Betty
Jones, and Katie Bradshaw.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
Social and Personal
. ST. PAUL .

Wednesday, April 81. Plans were
made by Mr.. Edward Hatton, Jr.,
the educational chairman, for a
series of talks on current subjects
and interesting people. At the next
regular meeting there will be five
minute talks given by three of the
members, Sam Reed, James Brad
ford, and Albert Black, for which
one dollar award will be given to
the best speaker. Two delegates
were selected to represent the club
at the Minnesota Youth Assembly
to be held at the State Capitol,
May Is, IA, and Is. Those selected
were Miss Beatrice Schuck and
Albert Black. The next meeting
will be held at the Halle @. Brown
Community House, Wednesday,
May II.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
SMART SET

The Smart Set Bridge Club met
last Wednesday, April 81, with Mrs.
]. T. MunrOe of 2818 Grand Ave.
News of the clubs meeting should
have been inserted in last weeks
paper but was among the material
which was left out because of a
shortage of space.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
GLOOM CHASERS

The Gloom Chasers Social Liter
airy and Art Club met with Mrs.
Irene johnson, April 81.
A program was given after the
business meeting. Refreshments
were served.
Mrs. Helen Mitchell will enter
tain the club at its next meeting.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
CHICAGOANS HERE

Mrs. Fay Thompson Thatcher
and her sister, Mrs. Virginia Cole
man of Chicago, all former resi-
dents of Minneapolis, are in the
city. Accompanying them is Mrs.
Coleman's daughter, Miss Barbara
Coleman, who is seriously i'll.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06

Thomas, former boys worker at
the Phyllis Wheatley House and
chairman of the Minnesota Youth
committee in charge of arrange
ments for the assembly, expressed
great optimism at the prospect of
having large number of repre-
sentatives from Negro youth or
CARNATIONS in the state. at is my
firm conviction that the Negro
youth not only of the state of Min
nesota, but of the nation, is begin
ming to discover the great advant-
age of aligning themselves in the
growing Youth Movement which
has become of worldwide signifi-
cance," said Mr.. Thomas as he
checked over the list of a large
number of Negro organizations of
youth that plan to send delegates
to the assembly.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
. To Be Model Legislature

Organized last year as the first
such assembly in the United
States, the 1888 Youth Assembly
will be fashioned after a model
legislature. 1t will consist of a
unicameral house and will pass
measures in the same manner as
the State Legislature. The meas
ures will first be discussed at one
of the Is discussion committees
and then presented on the floor.
Topics scheduled for the com
mittee are: peace, rural youth life,
civil liberties, social hygiene,
housing, youth in industry, taxa
ton, juvenile delinquency, educa-
ton, leisure time, co-operatives,
arts in Minnesota, and conserva-
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
Miss Idelle Yertner

Miss Idelle Vertner, Y. w. C. A
secretary from Seattle, Washing
ton, is in the city for a week, the
house guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Gerone
E. Reed, 1883 Sherburne Avenue,
Miss Vertner is en- route home after
attending the Y. w. C. A. conven-
ton in Columbus, Ohio. She has
been the inspiration for several
parties and dinners.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
Mrs. Bessie Lucas Entertains

Mrs. Bessie Lucas of N. st. AL
bans Street, entertained at dinner,
Sunday, April "a, at 2:30 p. m,
complimentary to Mrs. John Grit
fin of Evanston, Ill. Guests in
cluded Mesdames W. B. Tandy, w,
E. Shackelford, and John Lewis.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
Social and Personal
O MINNEAPOLIS O

Mrs. Effie Turner and Harry
Hoskins Of Minneapolis, returned
Tuesday from Kirksville, Mo-,
where they attended the funeral of
their father, Wallace Hoskins, SO,
who died April 81.
Mrs. Audrey Doughty, niece of
Mr.. Hoskins, and Mrs. c. F. Stew
art, both of Minneapolis, attended
the funeral also.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. Kelly Turner of
935 st. Anthony Avenue motored
to Taylor Falls, Sunday, May l, for
an outing. Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Jones and children were the Turner
guests on the outing.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
Second Annual
Youth Assembly
May 13-14-15

More than TOO Minnesota Youth
of all races, religions, and political
beliefs are expected to attend the
Second Annual Minnesota Youth
Assembly May 10, IA, Is at the
State Capitol in st. Paul. John F.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06

The Bid-Rite Contract Bridge
Club held its semi-monthly bridge
supper, Thursday, April 20, at the
home of Mrs. John L. Banks of 344
N. Dale Street. First club prize
was won by Mrs. Norman H. How
ell, second by Yours Truly, and the
consolation by Mrs. Artie Boyd.
The next meeting will be Thursday,
May ID, at the home of Mrs. Boyd
of TIC Rondo Street.
The New Youth Junior Farm and
Labor Club held a regular meeting,
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
Miss Era Lindsay Hostess at
Dinner

Miss Era Lindsay of Saltwater
Mimi, entertained at dinner, Sun
day, May l, complimentary to Mrs
John Griffin of Evanston, Illinois
Guests included Mesdames John
Lewis, Birdie High, Carrie Lindsay
and R. F. Wilson.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
of To Louisville. Kentucky

Mr.. and Mrs. James Green of IT'S
st. Anthony Avenue, Mrs. George
Mundell of 703 st. Anthony Ave-
nue., and Mrs. Hazel Craig of 428
Edmund Street, left Tuesday, May
A, for Louisville, Kentucky, to at
tend the Kentucky Derby. Mrs.
Craig will spend some time in Chi
cago en- route.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
BLACKMAN TO NEVADA

Dayton Blackman, 1404 Third
Street South, Minneapolis city EN-
ploye, left Saturday for a two
weeks vacation trip to Winnie
mucha, Nevada, to visit his sister,
Mrs. Daisy Sholtz.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06

The Criterion Twelve met at the
home of Mr.. Ransom Coins. Fol-
lowing the business, the members
enjoyed a motor trip. Complete
plans were made for a bicycle
party, Sunday, May 20. A lunch
con was served. The next meet
ing will be held at the home of
Mr.. Morris Gibbs, Jr., of 28S N.
st. Adams Street, on Monday,
May 9.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. c. ]. Sisemore Of
126 w. Arch Street entertained at
dinner, Friday, April 20, for Mrs.
John Griffin of Evanston, Illinois.
Guests included Mr.. and Mrs. E. A.
Hatton, Mrs. Carrie Lindsay, and
Mr.. and Mrs. R. F. Wilson. Cards
featured the evenings entertain
ment.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06

Mrs. Hazel Warricks was hostess
to the Self Culture Club at her
home, 378 N. Grotto Street, Thurs
day, April %. A delicious dinner
was served preceding the meeting.
Mrs. Mary Carter read an interest
ing paper on the Negro and his
Problems. Mrs. Elizabeth Hall,
secretary.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06

Father" Hines is coming, lads
and lassies, to play his swing
rhythms for you, Coliseum Ball
room, st. Paul, Friday, May 27.-
ADV.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06
OAK LEAF ART CLUB

The Oak Leaf Art Club met May
End at Welcome Hall, st. Paul.
Mrs. L. Brown was hostess.
Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1938-05-06

Mr.. and Mrs. James Kirk of 391
N. st. Adams Street entertained
informally, Wednesday, May A, in
honor of Miss Idelle Vertner of
Seattle, Washington.
Evening star., 1938-10-26
TALKS CONTINUE
ON LIQUOR ADS
Uniform Practices Sought in
Conference Slated to
Close Today.

Representatives Of all phases Of the
liquor industry today resumed discus
sion Of problems OF regulating liquor
advertising in the final sessions Of 4
two-day national conference at the
Mayflower Hotel.
w. S. Alexander, administrator Of
the Federal Alcohol Administration:
Michael F.. Costello Of Rhode Island.
president Of the National Conference
Of State Liquor Administrators, and
Col. R. McC. Burlington of Virginia,
president Of the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Association, called the con-
ference pursuant to resolutions adopted
by the two State associations, looking
to uniformity of State advertising reg
ulations In line with the Federal
regulations.
To instrument Findings.
Members Of the two State associa-
tions will meet with the F. A. A. at
conclusion Of the conference to discuss
facts developed and to agree on a
program for carrying out the resolu-
tions adopted
Discussion Of conflicting REQUIRE
ments Of present Federal and State
advertising regulations occupied the
opening session yesterday.
Following an Introductory talk by
Mr. A1eY0ndar
dlstlllers, brewers, trade associations.
advertising organizations newspapers,
oroadcaSters and other interested par
ties presented the views of their groups,
Tunney Presents Views.
Speakers yesterday included Gene
Tunney, former world heavyweight
boxing champion and chairman of
the board of the American Distilline
Co.; Harry L. Lourie of Washington,
executive secretary of the National
Association of Importers, and DR.. Wes-
ley G. Sturges, professor of law at
Yale University and executive director
OF the Distilled Spirits Institute, who
spoke in favor of the strictest regula-
tlon OF advertising by the Federal
government and the States in line
with intelligent public policy
Another view, presented by Carl w.
Dlpman, editor of the Progressive
Grocer, a publication representing
10000 subscribers, noted the sugges-
tlon OF amendments to regulations to
permit the sale of beer and light wines
on a basis similar to foods.
Evening star., 1938-10-26
living IN ons small house containing

living In ons ,sznall house containing
but two beds.
While Mr.. Park, = Republican, de-
clined to disclose the party Affiliations
OF the 'phantoms." the Post Gazette
asserted 1t checked the names Of the
l42 in the Sixth, avenue block and
that all were enrolled as Democrats.
Mr.. Park related that the disclosure
came accidentally, as the aftermath
Of = vice raid. Two persons detained
gave several fictitious names and when
detectives checked these against regis
tration lists, they discovered the 10
persons enrolled from the one house.
Chairman John Kane Of the county
commissioners announced his office
would cooperate In removing the
names Of persons illegally registered.
Evening star., 1938-10-26
POLICE CHIEF SLAIN;
POSSE HUNTS KILLER
More Than 800 Join Search in
Georgia-Victim Is Shot
While Making Arrest,

BY the Associated Press
JACKSON, Ga, Oct. 26.-ofricers
with blood hounds searched possible
hiding places in this section TODAY
for three colored persons. one of them
described by Sheriff G. T. Thurston as
the slayer of Charles T. Thornton.
55-year-old. jackson police chief.
Sheriff Thurston said Mr.. Thornton
died with his service pistol in his
hand early last night after being shot
by one Of the trio. A.
Discharged shells in the police
chiefs pistol showed he had fired
three times at his assailants, Sheriff
Thurston said.
The shooting occurred few minutes
after Chief Thornton answered a call
from shoe merchant, who had be-
come suspicious Of three well-dressed
men who entered his store
Sheriff Thurston and State police
said Chief Thornton met the trio in
an alley, questioned them and decided
to take one into custody. But as
Chief Thornton grasped the mans
arm, Sheriff Thurston said, the man
fired three times from under his coat,
two of the bullets striking the chief
Posses sent out last night numbered
between 300 and 400 men.
Evening star., 1938-10-26
EARLE LAUDS RELIEF
PROGRAM OF new DEAL
Local Taxes Would Have to Be
Raised to Extend Aid q. s.
Gives, He Says.

By the Associated Press.
ROCHESTER, Pa, Oct. 26.-Georee
H. Earle asserted here that If local
governments, instead Of the New Deal,
had attempted to extend the aid re-
ceived by Pennsylvania needy, local
taxes would have increased almost
four times the present rate"
The Democratic nominee for United
States Senate, Earle estimated in a
campaign address last night that the
State and national administrations had
thrown a s2,2ss. 900 900 lifeline" to
the States depression victims.
Instead Of higher local taxes, he
said, "a substantial portion of the real
estate tax burden upon the farmer and
the home owner has been lifted under
the New Deal. In "a counties taxes
were reduced, in 18 they were un-
changed and in Is there were minor
increases"
The Governor said that Works pro-
grams have given livelihood to
$4,000 families and that as many as
2,l55,000 received unemployment relief
at one time.
Evening star., 1938-10-26
RAIDERS FIND 142
PHANTOM VOTERS
Registration Frauds Discovered
in One Block in Town
Near Pittsburgh.

BY the Associated Press.
PITTSBURGH, Oct. 2e.-District
Attorney Andrew T. Park said he
would move today to nullify scores Of
registrations of what he termed
ephantom voters" in tho nearby steel
town of Homestead.
The district attorney reported last
night that four detectives discovered
142 illegal registrations In one block
of Sixth avenue in Homestead and
that 10 ''voters" were registered as
Evening star., 1938-10-26
Division Of shillinps.

In British tkenys, East Africa, the
East African shilling Is divided into
100 cents, and the small coins are
S0-cent pieces in silver and 10, s and
! cent pieces in copper.
Evening star., 1938-10-26

Beirut, Syria, has just opened q
new civil airport.