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Evening star., 1938-05-04
RESERVOIR YIELDS
BODY Of WOMAN
Police Search Scene for Clue
to Identity-La Laundry Mark
4. NJ Revealed.

The identity of young. we'll dressed
woman whose body was found floating
in Georgetown Reservoir about 9
O'Clock this morning remained a
mystery today while seventh precinct
police searched the neighborhood
around Conduit and Reservoir roads
in the belief the woman lived near
the spot where she met her death.
The only clues unearthed so far
were the serial number of the wom-
ans watch and laundry mark Il. N. ''
found on her clothing after an ex-
animation at the District Morgue.
pedestrian walking along Conduit
road sighted the half-submerged BODY
and notified firemen of No. % Engine
Company. which is just across the
street from the reservoir. They called
police,
The woman was wearing a flowered
silk dress, blue jacket and collar to
match. A wrist watch on her arm had
stopped at l:35. After a cursory ex-
animation. Detective Sergt William
j. Liverman of the homicide squad
said he found no evidence of foul play
Attendants at the reservoir said the
gates are locked at night and entrance
could be gained only by climbing over
the iron spike fence in front or wire
fence encircling the south side of the
structure.
Residents of the neighborhood who
viewed the body said they believed
the woman lived somewhere nearby,
but none was able to give an exact
identiflcat ton.
Evening star., 1938-05-04
Wife Tied, Beaten and Burned
By Husband, She Tells Police
Public Health Ste"ogropher in Serious
Condition After Being Tortured With
Lighted Cigarettes "A Hours.

Fix had been out of work most of
the time since their marriage. she told
the officers
Last Thursday Mrs. FIX came to No.
IL precinct and told Capt. Groves her
husband was drunk and was locking
for her.
She said she was afraid to go home
Sne explained she did not wish to
have him arrested because she dio
not want her family or friends to learn
OF her domestic troubles. The couple
recently had moved from an apartment
in the 1900 block of New Hampshire
avenue NV.
After his wife left the precinct. Fix
was picked up on the street by Police
men c. F.. Fox and D. F. Gould in a
radio car. They charged him with
lntoxication. In Police Court the fol-
lowing day he was sert to Jail in
default of $40 fine.
Mrs. Fix told police her husband
had been drinking heavily in recent
months and she feared his mind was
affected. She said she wanted him
committed to Gallinger Hospital for
observation and treatment.
Evening star., 1938-05-04
METHODIST COUNCIL
BACKS UNIFICATI0N
Supreme Court of Southern
Church Says Conference
Action Is Valid.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Birmingham. Ala. Nav 4.-In the
face Of secession" threats. the Judi
cial Council of the Methodist E7is-
copal Church South ruled valid today a
conference-approved plan to unity
American Methodism
The nine-member supreme court"
Of the Southern denomination ruled
the quadrennial conference now in
session was within its rights in voting
the Southern church into a tri-
partite union to create new church
Of some 100000 members.
The council decision removed the
last ecclesiastic barrier to the unifica-
ton and leaders of the opposition did
not Immediately say if they would
follow a previously indicated plan to
carry the fight to civil courts.
Anti unificationists, who raised
again the Negro question that split
the church in 1874, contended the
rH~rer violates their laws of religion.
Evening star., 1938-05-04
EFFORTS TO SETTLE
GARAGE STRIKE FAIL
Parking Lots in Pittsburgh
Downtown Area Vacant
in Walkout.
BY the associated Press.


PITTSBURGH May 4-Deadlocked
negotiations left rs parking lots and
garages in Pittsburgh's downtown
Golden Triangle barren again today
as attendants remained on strike for
higher wages and fewer working hours
But while efforts to end this strike
begged down, Mayor c. D. Scully said
he was optimistic more serious situa-
ton could be averted, a threatened
walkout of 2,700 street car and bus
operators.
Negotiations between the parking
lot and garage attendants. members of
an American Federation of Labor affil-
late, and theier employers reached an
impasse last night. John A. Stack
house. union spokesman, said the
representatives of the Downtown Park
ing Association had refused again to
grant wage increases ranging from So
to $40 weekly. The strike started Sun
day
The trolley and bus strike had been
called for last Saturday midnight, but
Mayor Scully obtained a three-week
truce.
Evening star., 1938-05-04
ROME SWAST|KAS
ANGER POPE Plus
DepIores City's Coverage
With Insignia on Holy
Cross Day.
BACKGROUND

BAChGROUND-
Repaying Dl5it By Hnly's Premier
MuSsolini last September, Reichs-
tuehrer Hitler yesterday arriued in
Rome for week' S Uisit, during tchicl
1rorlds top dictators are expected
to discuss mutual support in en-
hancing their otUn political and
economic positions. Italy anxious
Ior German support OF further in
teruentton in Spain.
By the hSSo ociated Press.
VATICAN CITY, May 4.-Pius was
quoted by L'Osservatore Romano. the
Vatican newspaper. as saving at Castel
Gandolfo today that it was "a sad
thing that % the insignia of another
cross that is not the cross of Christ
was hoisted in Rome on Holy Gross
Day.
Yesterday was Holy Gross Day. 1t
conceded with the arrival in Rome
of Adolf Hitler. in whose honor the
city was blanketed with the swastika.
the Nazi emblem.
The Vatican organ said the Pope
beseeched a group of newlyweds to be
faithful to Christian life and prayer.
Since SAD things are happening, very
sad things. far and near"
And among these SAD things" he
continued, is this: That it is not
considered exceedingly out of place
and untimelv to hoist in Rome on
Holy Cross Day the insignia, of an
other cross that is not the cross of
Christ.
All this is enough to make people
understand how much it is necessary
to pray. pray and pray that Gods
mercy be shown and descend in all its
greatness:
we are. in fact. the first to have
need of this infinite mercy of God.
which has been extended from the
beginning even to those who crucifled
Our Saviour"
Pope Plus went to his summer palace
at Castel Grandolfo, II miles from
Rome, on April 80, three days before
Hitler's arrival in Rome. The lavish
decorations with which Rome greeted
tSee ROME, Page A-3)
Evening star., 1938-05-04
(Picture on PdQe A-3.J

(Picture on Page A-3.)
Police searched Southeastern Wash
ington today for a man described as
a former Bucknell University athlete
charged with keeping his wife tied in
bed nearly "a hours while he beat her
and burned her body with cigarettes.
The wife, Mrs. Elizabeth A. Fix, 81,
a Stenographer in the Public Health
Service, was in Casualty Hospital in
a serious condition
The husband, Fred Fix. 32 appar-
emily returned to their apartment at
1708 Minnesota avenue S. E. after his
wife was taken to the hospital last
night. Detectives were searching the
vicinity for him.
The wife sobbed out her story to
police at No. II precinct, where she
drove in taxicab after her husband.
suddenly relenting. she said. released
her and took her to a private physi-
clan.
At the hospital. it was said Mrs. Fix
had fractured Jaw and severe bruises
and burns about the body. Several
Kept Tied Full Dav.
She told police her husba nd tied her
to the bed about 10 pm. Monday and
kept her there until 5 pm. yesterday.
beating her with a knotted towel and
torturing her with lighted cigarettes.
He was furious. she said. because
she allowed him to serve three days of
a Today jail sentence imposed Friday
for drunkenness. He was sent to the
District Jail when he could not pay
$40 fine. About 2 pm. Monday Mrs.
Fix paid his fine and got him out of
jail. That night, she said, he began
to beat her.
Mrs. Fix told Capt. Hugh H. Groves
of No. II precinct and Detective
Charles A. Barry that her husband Sc
cured her wrists and ankles to the bed
posts with towels
While she lay helpless in bed. she
said, Fix struck her in the abdomen
with plate, breaking it. and then
made her roll on the broken fragments.
The detectives found a broken plate
in waste basket in the kitchen. The
search also yielded a towel, knotted at
the end, and knotted piece of towel
which apparently had been broken off.
Numerous cigarette butts were scat
tered about
The apartment was in disorder. Pill
lows were streWn about and vase was
broken. The bed was stripped to the
mattress. A pile of Mrs Fix's clothes
lay on the floor
The couple had just moved into
the apartment, and some of the house.
hold effects had not been taken out of
packing boxes.
Late yesterday Mrs. Fix added, her
husband returned to the apartment,
united her, remarking that he had
lost his head" and took her to a
private physician. After receiving
first-aid, she hurried to the precinct
station.
Apartment in Disorder.
This morning Capt Groves and De-
tective Barry, accompanied by Head
quarters Detective Clancy Wilson,
went to the Fix apartment.
There was evidence that Fix had
shaved there this morning and the
police believed he was hiding nearby.
Capt. Groves and Detective Barry
talked to Mrs. Fix at the hospital to-
day and she agreed, they said, to
prosecute her husband.
Evening star., 1938-05-04
Dagger, Duce's Gift,
Is Worn by Hitler
In Rome's Festival

ROME, May 4 (P.-Reichs-
fuehrer Hitler, for the first time
in his career, wore dagger sus-
pended from his left side today
a Fascist dagger. at that.
In Germany Hitler has prided
himself on wearing an absolutely
plain brown uniform with nothing
TO indicate rank in the Nazi party
and only an iron cross to show he
fought with distinction in the
World War.
But as a concession to his
friendship with Italy the Fascis,
dagger presented to him by Prem
ier Mussolini during the latter's
Berlin visit, was worn as part OF
his dress here.
Evening star., 1938-05-04
Summary Of Today's Star

Page. Page.
c%nSs"S"S comies c.ra,ii III Short Short Story BIS
Editorials A-10 Society B-3
Finance Ais Sports - D-1-3
Lost g. Found D-4 Women's Pg. CO
Obituary A-12
FOREIGN.
Chinese forcing japanese to retreat
further. Page Al
Tri-power stabilization of France is
discussed. Page Al
Rebels and loyalists bolster Castellon
front armies. Page Al
Ex-Kaiser sees Prince Louis Ferdinand
wed at Doom. Page Al
NATIONAL.
Bankhead predicts House majority for
wage-hour petition. Page Al
Florida vote may decide fate of wage
hour bill. Page Al
U. S. action against "sit-downs" pre-
dicted before chamber. Page Az
Naval expansion plans speeded after
Senate passes bill. Page A-3
Peppers Florida victory hailed by New
Dealers. Page Al
Byrnes urges pay as you go" old-age
pensions. Page AS
Pittman seeks State Department stand
on arms embargo. Page Al
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
Body of well-dressed young woman
found in reservoir. Page Al
Husband accused Of torturing wife OBJ
ject of wide hunt here Page Al
D. c. suffrage leaders set war plans"
conference. Page Az
officials to confer on D. c. reorganiza-
ton survey. Page Az
Palmisano pushes fight to kill d. c.
tax bill. Page Az
Wampler. wife and friend held in
handy mans" death. Page A-3
Laundry owners and workers clash
lover minimum wages. Page B-l
Evening star., 1938-05-04
Shirttails, Yards Long, Euade
Import Bars on Japan's Goods

in cotton shirts with tails several
yards long so that, although the shirts
are designed as one garment, the tails
can be cut off and used as. piece
goods"
Proctor wanted to know what the
government was doing about it. Will
liam G. A. Ormsby-Go secretary
for colonies. replied:
There have been some reports to
this effect in the press. Local au-
thorities are taking steps 10 deal with
the matter" 4
Evening star., 1938-05-04
Swedes Spur Aiming.

STOCKHOLM. May (P.-The
Swedish government is asking the
Riksdag ParliamenD for supple
mentary credits to strengthen national
defenses.
The contemplated additional ex-
penditures amount to 10000, 900
kronor (s17, 800 ,000, of which $780,
600 kronor ($3,392, ,000) would be for
the army. 19,5oo,000 kronor ($5.0l1.-
500) for the navy and 23.800, 900
kronor ($6,1l6,600) for the air force
For general purposes, particularly
anti-aircraft defenses, the allotment
would be l3,soo,o00 kronor ($3.4s9,-
bo0).. ....
Evening star., 1938-05-04
n. |. R. B. STEEL
ORDERATTACKED
Inland Asks Voiding of Ruling
1t Must Sign With
c. To-.
PJ the Associated Press.

CHICAGO. May 4.-Inland Steel
Co. asked the United States Circuit
Court of Appeals today to review and
set aside the National Labor Relations
Board order directing it to bargain
with the c. I. o. and sign a contract.
The board returned its order April
s against the member of the little
steel" combine which underwent
strikes last summer over the issue of
written contract granting collective
bargaining rights
The petition filed with the Court of
Appears contended the order was be-
yond the power of the board and
violated the National Labor Relations
Act and the Federal Constitution.
In setting forth arguments to sup
port the contention. counsel for the
company said that the hearing pre-
ceding the ruling was "manifestly un-
fair that the company was denied
its statutory and constitutional right
to hearing by the board itself and
that the board erred in concluding the
trial examiner committed no preju-
QlCldl errors.
The petition discussed in detail the
prolonged hearing in Chicago. which
began June % and ended October l3
1t accused the trial examiner of hav-
ing narrowly limited" cross examina-
ton by company counsel while not
placing such restrictions over board
attorneys: or having displayed an
imosity and hostility toward and preju-
dice against" the company, its legal
staff and witnesses.
Ford Plea Filed.
COVINGTON,. KY. May R),-The
Ford Motor Co.. petitioned the Sixth
United States Circuit of Appeals to-
day to set aside an order of the
National Labor Relations Board
against it on the ground it was based
on proceedings which ignored the
basic rules of Justice
Almost Immediately the board filed
with the court a motion opposing a
previous company request for per-
mission to question Labor Board men,
bers and others concerning conduct
of the case.
Evening star., 1938-05-04

By the Associated Press.
HOLLYWOOD, May 4-Katharine
Hepburn, film star, and R-K-O Studios
parted company today
The studio issued statement as
serting it and Miss Hepburn mutual
ly decided to cancel her contract" be-
cause of differences of opinion regard
ing story material.
Miss Hepburn made her film debut
in 1882 in Bill of Divorcement."
Paramount Studio. admitting trou-
bic with the story for w. G. Fields
next picture. announced that produc-
ton, scheduled to start this month
has been delayed indefinitely.
Evening star., 1938-05-04
BY the hssc ciated Press.

BY the hssc ciated Press.
LONDON, May 4.-The House Of
Commons today had one of its best
laughs in months-although over a
situation that may mean British
loss-when a member charged Jap
anese exporters with sharp trade
practices"
Maj Henry Adam Proctor. Con-
servative, said japanese traders, in
order to circumvent the quota restric-
tion on imports Of cotton piece goods
into the Malay stateA were sending
Evening star., 1938-05-04
FREIGHTER is AGROUND
U. S. Destroyer Stands by Off
Samar Island.

MANILA, May R).-The Nor
wegian motor ship Eli. bound for the
United States with $500 tons of copra,
went aground off Tabantalan Point.
north of Samar Island during a severe
storm last night.
The vessel was badly damaged and
its No. hold flooded The United
States destroyer Edwards responded to
an o S call and stood by until tug
arrived.
Evening star., 1938-05-04
SECOND SET OF TWINS
IN17 MONTHS ARRIVES

Michigan Mother Hoped for Boys,
but Wouldn't Swap Girls
Now They're Here.
BY TIT Associated Press.
DETROIT, May Twin girls, the
second set in II months, were born to
Mrs. Thelma Murray, IS, in suburban
Dearborn.
Both mother and infants were re-
ported progressing satisfactorily.
I'VE had been hoping they would
be boys" said Mrs Murray, but now
that they are here we wouldn't ex-
change them"
Evening star., 1938-05-04
Nipponese Advance Lines
at TaierhChWang Are
Declared Broken.
GEN. CHIANG'S FORCE
ESTIMATED AT 100000
Leaders Seek to Put Death Blow
to Enemy's Offensive in
South Shantung.

neSe forces advancing toWard
Lunghai RdilWay. NipponeSe
Spearhead at TaierhchWang WGS
put to rout Nth heapy casualties,
but Japanese recovered and mith
reinforced army ,Uon back most OF
lost territory. Gen. Gen Sugiyama,
Japanese mdr minister, recently
toured North China and shake-up
in command is reported planned.
BY the Associated Press.
SHANGHAI. Nav A general
Chinese offensive all along the south
Shantung front was declared by the
Chinese command to have smashed
through the center of the japanese
lines at Taierhchwang today and to
have advanced II miles.
Chinese advance guards fought for
ward five miles in night battle, add
ing these gains to the seven miles
they rolled back and buckled up the
japanese lines in the first assault
yesterday.
The field commanders of Generals
simo Chang kai-Shek declared the
tide of war was turning in their favor.
His high command, hopefully awaiting
bulletins from the front said they ex-
pected an epochal japanese defeat
similar to that which humbled the
divisions of Nippon at Taierhchwang
a month ago.
The second great japanese offensive
through Shantung Province, this time
greatly reinforced to wipe out the
previous defeat. was definitely checked
they declared japanese Army spokes-
men were silent.
Chinese sources estimated the wary,
outnumbered japanese Army had lost
$4,000 men, killed in fighting in recent
days about Tancheng and Pihsien on
the south and east sides of the salient
Of which Taierhchwane formed the
Of verifying these estimates from neu-
trail sources.
A vigorous Chinese Army. believed
to have been reinforced to 100000 men
for the counter assault in Shantung
Province, sought to put an end once
and for all to this phase of the Jap
anese offensive. which had for it's
major objective the linking of con-
quests in North China and the Jap
anese-occupied areas about Shanghai
and Marking.
Foreign military observers conceded
the japanese were in precarious po-
sition along the jagged line of many
salients and that if the Chinese Of
fensive continued vigorously it might
push the japanese back many miles
over bloodilywon territory and end
their threat at the Lunghai Railway.
Report Rear Lines Broken.
Besides the serious break in jap
anese lines northeast of Taierhchwang,
Chinese reported a flying column
moved around the japanese left flank
(See CHINESE, Page A-3.)
Evening star., 1938-05-04
BULLETIN.

Fred Fix. 80, alleged to have
beaten his wife. was arrested early
this afternoon and taken to police
headquarters
Evening star., 1938-05-04
OLDEST OAK is DEAD
State Forester Reports Demise of
65O-Year-Old Tree.

WILLIAMSON, w. Va. May 4 LP.-
The Nations oldest oak tree, the $50
yearold great white oak of Mingo. ap-
parently is dead. State Forester D. B.
Griffin reported today
Leaves failed to come out this year
for the first time and Griffin said a
fungus which grows only on dead or
dying trees was noticed several months
ago
Evening star., 1938-05-04

Nineteen forgery lnd1ctmenJS returned
against colored man. Page B-1
SPORTS.
Small field now seen as likely for Ken
lucky Derby. Page C-1
-impotent Mats gloomy as they
skid in race. Page C-1
Dean-less Cardinals showing signs of
improvement. Page C-1
Dizs arm still big question mark for
Cub fans. Page CT
Gabby Street feels Indians due to
trouble Yankees Page C-1
Groves slab skill as vet dimmed by
oddities as rookie. Page c.
Northwestern rated gridiron dark
horse in Midwest. Page C-3
Evening star., 1938-05-04

(See PEPPER, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1938-05-04
WEATHER.

~. 8. Weather Bureau ForecastD
Fair tonight and tomorrow morning.
followed by showers in afternoon or night;
not much change in temperature; east
winds, shifting to south. Temperatures
today-Highest, 80, at pm; lowest,
So at am Full report on page Az
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-12-01
Tips Included In Computing
Benefits For Unemployment

columbus, o. (OLNS).-Ohio work
ers whose wages are based in part on
tips are urged to include the amount
Of tips received to their employers, as
the amount of unemployment compen-
sation benefits payable after January
/, will be materially reduced unless
this is donS the Commission said last
week.
Tips must be included in the total
wages on which employers pay the 2.7
per cent quarterly contribution to the
states unemployment compensation
fund, and workers should not only re-
port the amount Of tips received to
their employers, but keep a record of
the amounts for their own protection
Cab drivers, hotel and restaurant
employees and other workers who de-
pend on tips to increase their earnings
will not receive the full unemployment
benefit due them if either they or their
employer fail to report the full
amount of tips received, as the aver
age weekly wage will be computed at
lower figure and benefits determined
in proportion.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-12-01
1. u. ~ Attends
Church In bodv
Sdlem Members Thunk God
America Still Home
OF Liberty

Salem, O.-Local No. 42's members
are to be congratulated on the fine
spirit and cooperation they showed
when asked by Mr.. Mckee, our en-
ployer, to attend church November 20,
to give thanks for good health and the
good work we have all had.
Members met at the X. Of P. hall
and attended the services at the
Methodist church in a body. A lapel
flower was presented each member for
identification. Wives, husbands and
children all turned out to make very
impressive showing.
The sermon was excellent and be-
lieve after hearing the talk it will
help induce members to attend church
more regularly. There were a number
of out of town potters joined us in our
march to the church to show Mr.. Nc
kee just what we could do and to give
thanks that America is still at peace
and still the home of liberty..-O. C. AZ
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-12-01
Old Man Winter
Never Too Tough
For as Members
Plans Under WaY To Make
'38 Christmas Party Best
OF Series

Salem, O.-Local Union No. az met
last Friday night amid the chilly
blasts of winter but that did not keen
the members at home tending the
fires. We admitted IL new sisters to
the organization and the rest of the
meeting was given over to lively dis
cussions on timely topics. Everyone
joined in to make the meeting one OF
the best of the year.
Plans were made to make this
years Christmas party for the child
rem, and the grownups as well, the
best of the series All have been huge
successes, but the party has improved
with each years experience and this
will certainly be no exception.
Brother Dewey Montgomery was
unable to make his annual trip tc
Canada this year due to death in the
family, but he took his wife to Penn.
sylvania with him last week and both
were able to bag doe. Pretty gooc
shooting, Dewey.
To the few Of you who are tagging
in your attendance, may we urge you
to be present at the next meeting
They are always educational and in.
teresting.
Thought for the day: This is the
time of the year we forget ourselves
and do for others who have been less
fortunately. c. AZ.
The potters herald. [volume] (East Liverpool, Ohio) 1899-1982, 1938-12-01
300 UNION MEMBERS STUDY
TO QUALIFY AS OFFICERS

New York City ULNS).-More than
eco members Of the international
Ladies' Garment Workers Union have
enrolled in the Officers Qualification
Courses started here this fall. Under
a decision made by the last convention
Of the ILGWU, all new candidates for
paid office must for three months take
courses which include the history of
the ILGWU, economics Of the garment
Industry, structure and function OF
the union, and trade union techniques
This is the first attempt by any
union to create civil service" condi-
tinns for its officers