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The Washington times., 1938-07-04
Army Plane Crash
In Alabama Probed

MONTGOMERY, Ala, July 4
QN.S0 Army authorities today
were investigating the cause OF
the Army transport plane crash
at Maxwell Field here. The three
officers and five enlisted men
aboard escaped serious injury. In,
VeStigators learned that the plane,
a Curtis condor &C 3OD, overshot
the field and crashed into an cleo
trio light pole in the street, The
plane was returning to Montgom
cry here from routine flight to
Nashville.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
By KENNETH T. Downs

PARIS, July 4 QN.SJ.-Su.
zanne Lenglen, dashing, uncon.
quered queen of the tennis courts,
died early today.
Two blood transfuSionS served
only to delay the end for Mile,
Lenglen, a victim of pernicious
anaemia at 80. Almost until she
sank into a coma Saturday, she
was keenly interested in the all,
England tennis tournament at
Wimbledon.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
Fireman Is Killed

PEEKSK1LL, N. Y, July 4.
John J. MCGUIRE. 18 years old, a
member Of the Verplanck Fire De
partment, was instantly killed and
two other firemen were severely
injured when their fire truck over
turned on Carmen Hill, east OF
here.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
MATS HOME,FACE
new YORK TODAY

The Nationals return home to-
day after their tour of the circuit,
playing a double header With the
New York Yankees, who right now
are riding high and hard toward
the top of the league. Bucky
Harris will send Ken Chase and
Elon Hogsett against the New
York team, and the chances are
that Joe Mccarthy will pitch
Charley Ruffing and Bump Had
ley.
The first game will start at 1870
o'clock.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
New Jersey Laundry
Strike Is Settled

JERSEY CITY, N. j., July 4,
More than $50 employees of the
Brunswick Laundry have returned
to work following the ending oi
their Today strike. The remain
ing 500 employees will return to
morrow. Inside and outside EN-
ployes received wage increases, il
was said.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04

middle Of the day. A maximum
of 80 was forecast.
1t was a cooler Fourth than
Washington has experienced in
the past five years, the lowest hay
ing been 83 and the highest 81,
The forecast, however, was fair
for the day, and tomorrow fair
and slightly warmer.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
Old Sol Beams Mildly
For Celebrating Fourth

In keeping with the occasion,
Old Sol outdid himself today for
the Fourth of July. But it was
mighty cool for this time of year
in Washington.
At 6 a. m, it was a mere 81
degrees, and the thermometer
climbed just beyond 70 toward the
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
Mrs. Lewis Is Fine
Following Operation

Recuperating from an abdom
inal operation, Mrs. John l.
Lewis, wife of the CIO chieftain,
is reported doing just fine" at
Emergency Hospital. Mrs. Lewis
is expected to return to her home
in Alexandria, Va. in about two
weeks. The operation was per
formed last Wednesday.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
Chicken on Menu
Today For Whitney

OSSINING, N. Y, July 4 GIN.
SO.-Former stock broker Rich
ard Whitney today gets his first
chicken dinner since entering
Sing Sing prison. The dinner will
be served to all inmates as a part
of the July 4th program.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
Senator S Nephew
Dies From Tick Bite

PHILADELP HIA, July 4.
James H. Hughes, jr., 49.year- -old
nephew of U. S. Senator James
H. Hughes, of Delaware, died in a
Wilmington hospital yesterday
from Rocky Mountain spotted
fever. He contracted the fever
from a tick bite while on a hunt
ing trip several days ago.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
Stock Exchanges
Close For HOLIDAY

NEW YORK, July 4 GN.SJ
The New York Stock Exchange
and all other security and com
modify exchanges throughout the
country were closed today in oo-
servance of independence Day.
European and Canadian markets,
however, were open as usual.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
Climber Saved

PORTLAND, Ore, July 4.
G.N.S).-Trapped for nearly "a
hours, William Campbell, 10, of
Seattle, was rescued from a ere
vase on Mt. Hood yesterday by
three climbers who heard his cries
for help. He had fallen while at,
tempting to scale the mountain
alone.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
FL|ERS'
BOMB BRITISH.
HOME.
Jap Plane Carrier
Sunk by Chinese

HONGKONG, July 4 GN.SO.
The residence of the British con-
sui at Foochow was bombed by
Japanese airplanes Friday, accord
ing to official British dispatches
today from Swatow.
Details were lacking, but it was
believed certain that diplomatic
protests would be delivered to
Tokyo.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04

Death had struck six times early
today on traffic choked highways
in and around the District and at
crowded pleasure resorts, with the
rush of holiday activity still short
of it's peak.
A 28-year-old Glen Echo mans
body was recovered from the Po.
tomac River near Sycamore
Island just before dawn as the
tragic climax to a night swim.
ming party with two companions.
The drowned man was Edward
Vernon Leger, %. of Glen Echo,
Md. He and two Washington
youths, Deryl Criswell, %, of 1412
Chaplin st. N. W., and Robert
Inson, 18, of 1854 Quincy st. N.
w., went to the river for a late
dip about 10 o'clock last night.
Missed by Companions
Criswell and Inson missed Leger
after short while and began a
frantic search for him. They
searched the banks Of the river
and dove repeatedly. Finally they
summoned Montgomery county
police and the Bethesda rescue
squad.
The firemen began dragging for
Leger'S body just after midnight
and about three hours later re.
covered it about 40 feet from the
point where the trio were swim
ming.
Leger, an unemployed musician,
was well known in the Glen Echo
area. He was married and had
formerly been employed by the
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Hit-and-Run Victim
A WaShington-b un d hit-and.
run motorist struck and killed
George Petit, So, of Engleside
Va. seven miles south of Alexan.
dria on the Richmond Highway
early today.
Petit lay beside the road for
more than half an hour before
medical aid reached him. Police
said they learned a car racing
toward the District had hit the
man.
Another holiday traffic victim
was Ethel Brown, 10, Of the 1900
block Of N st. N. W., who died
late Saturday of injuries suffered
when she fell from a machine
driven by her husband, Clark
Brown, 26, near Pennsylvania
Avenue and Key Bridge.
DrOWns in Quarry
Nineteen-year-old William Tay
lor, of Salisbury. IL, drowned
yesterday in a wat filled quarry
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Mile. Suzanne LengIen,
Queen of Tennis, Dies

} Mile. Lenglen followed develop,
greatest women tennis players, be-
came gravely i'll one week ago
today.
She was the daughter of a pro,
feSsional. Her father taught her
every stroke that made her so far
the leader of her field that not
even Helen Wills was able to ex.
tend her.
"Details of Mile. Lenglen'S ca.
reer appear ON Sports page.)
The Washington times., 1938-07-04

HOLIDAY DEATH TOLL GROWS
7 raffic Crashes.
Drownings Claim
6 in Capital Zone

NEW YORK, July 4-scores dead and hundreds injured
reported from all sections of the United States by
10 today In the Washington 3D. CO. six lives
had been snuffed out so far over the weekend.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
Plane Carrier Sunk

SHANGHAI, July 4 G.N.S).
China's aerial campaign against
Japa ms naval forces in the
swollen Yangtze River today re-
suited, according to Chinese re-
ports, in the sinking of one air
craft carrier and disabling of two
smaller warShips.
A 600-pound bomb landed di-
rectly on the aircraft carrier as
she steamed up the Yangtze above
Anking, Chinese aviation head
quarters at Hankow reported.
The successful raid, one of q
series, brought to IS the number
Of Japanese ships sunk or disabled
by Chinese airmen in the last fort
night.
The Washington times., 1938-07-04

A clearly defined footprint on
the rubber floor mat of the death
car caused detectives to seek
further evidence to substantiate a
new theory that a man, not a
jealous woman, killed Gray with a
small caliber pistol of cheap make.
SHADOW OF MENACE
And to this new twist to a bi-
Zarre mystery that might have
been concocted by the fantastic
imagination of motion picture
scenario writer, police were seek
ing to connect a mysterious attack
on the cameraman.
Although he was killed late last
Wednesday night or early the fol-
lowing morning, Gray was not no
ticed by any of the hundreds of
passersby until noon Thursday. He
had been reading letter to Dear
Daddy" sent to his secret box in
the Hollywood post office by
Babe"
GIRL MYSTIFIED
The sender was identified as
Frances, Bleakley, University of
Southern California graduate, who
returned to her mothers home in
New Castle, Pa, from Hollywood
about a month ago.
New Castle authorities were un-
able to learn from Miss Bleakley
anything of value in solving the
strange case.
Through a close friend, William
Mobiles, it was learned that Gray
narrowly escaped oeath nearly
five years ago when his automobile
stalled on a desert highway north
of Hollywood.
AS he bent over the motor to
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
LOST

BRINDLE SCOTCH TERRIER-Male. 2
years old answers to name Laddie; lost
from 10th and B SITS. s. E. THURSDAY;
reward. Call Atlantic 1855.
BOSTON BULL, lost, female. black ant
white, name "Fussy." Reward, AT, 1881
(0ther Last and Found Ads on
Page r.. Col. -
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HOLLYWOOD, July CN.S)-Search for the killer in the
strange murder in Hollywood of King D. Gray,
man. automobile front of the post office swung today
to
The Washington times., 1938-07-04
TANKS, PLANES
ROAR IN SHOW
FOR VETERANS
Some Argue Over
Memorial Site
By w. A. S. DOUGLAS

GETTYSBURG, July 4. - In
front of the monument erected to
the memory of the Confederate
soldiers of North Carolina, the
Army and air forces of the United
States demonstrated their might
today for the edification of $500
tired but game old men who
fought against each other over
these and other plains three
quarters of century ago.
Temporary stands had been
erected to accommodate 5000
people. These were fully taken
up by civil war veterans, their
escorts and their friends. A crowd
of approximately $4,000 people
jammed the adjacent roadways,
in cars and on foot. The parade
ground for the display was prac-
tically the route covered by Gen
erai Pickett in that last desperate
effort to snatch a Confederate vic
tory from defeat.
Tanks Perform
Cavalry trotted, pranced, gal
loped, maneuvered to the thunder
Of their horses hooves and the
rattle of kettle drums. Tiny tanks
Skidded over the field at 40 miles
az hour, stirring Gen. John Har,
ris, of Alabama, and late of the
Confederate army, to mutter:
IF only Pickett had had a
few of those things! All, mel"
The most interesting display
was given by the Twelfth United
States Infantry, which lost 40 pei
cent of its personnel in and around
Round Top. The Twelfth was
President Roosevelt's escort dur
ing his visit yesterday. Today the
entire regiment marched out, its
banners flying, led by Col. Fred
erick w. Manley and two old men
10 do honor to its fallen dead, hun
dreds of whom are buried here.
The veterans who marched
alongside Colonel Manley were
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DrOwns in Quarry

Nineteen-year-old William Tay.
Lor, of Salisbury, IL, drowned
yesterday in a wat filled quarry
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
HOBART THOMAS
 SUING FOR $7OO
Bethel Man Seeks Reim= bursement for DemOl=
 ished Auto

Bridgeport, Dec. 28-Hobart Thom- as of Bethel filed action for $700 against the trustees of the New Ha- ven road in the Bridgeport court of common pleas and invoked the doc Urine of "the last clear chance" against a railroad engineer. He seeks reimbursement for the demolition of his auto.
 On the night of Dec. 6, 1887, &C., cording to the writ, the Bethel mans car was caught in the rails of Barr's crossing, about a mile north of White street bridge, Danbury.
 Thomas telephoned to the Danbury station in an attempt to report the situation, but his calls went unan- swered. As north bound train ap- preached the crossing, the car owner dashed 700 feet down the tracks in an effort to warn the engineer, but his signals were not observed by the engine crew. He claims that the re- sultant crash reduced his machine to wreckage.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
Newark Bishop Gets
 Pension Fund Post
Rt. Rev. Benjamin Washburn Succeeds Late Bishop
 Rogers of Protestant Episcopal Church

New York, N. r., Dec. 28 - The Right Rev. Benjamin M. Washburn, D. D., bishop of the diocese of New ark, has been elected trustee of the church pension fund of the Protes- tant Episcopal church, at the annual meeting of the board of trustees, to fill the vacancy created by the death, on November 9th, of Bishop Rogers of the diocese of Ohio. This an- nouncement was made by William Fellowes Morgan, president of the fund of which J. P. Morgan is the treasurer.
 Bishop Washburn has held many important positions in the Episcopal church, having served at Grace Church, New York City, St. Paul's Church, Kansas City and Emmanuel Church, Boston. He has been bishop of the diocese of Newark, comprising the northern half of the state of New Jersey, since 1885.
 Millions Paid
 MT. Morgan, in reporting to the trustees, stated that the fund has paid out over $16,OOO, ,00O in pensions to aged and inf1rm clergy of the Episcopal church and to their widows and minor orphans since the fund began operations in March 1917. He further stated that, Tn many cases these pension payments, going out with unfailing regularity month af- ter month to thousands of benef1- ciaries, have meant the difference between severe financial distress and a reasonable, self-respecting sense of security" The fund now has as- sets of $33,000,o00 compared to $1O,- 772,000 in 1918 at the end of its first fiscal year.
 The Church Pension Fund is ad- miniStered on a reserve basis similar to that of life insurance company. The major part of its reserves have heretofore been calculated on a 4 per cent interest basis but the trus- tees have now placed all the re- serves on 8 31-2 per cent basis in recognition of the present trend of low yields on high grade invest ments. MT. Morgan indicated that this action, which is in line with the conservative management of the fund, has been contemplated for some time. Although this requires the transfer of about $1 1,500,00 from surplus which previously stood at approximately $4,0OOO O00, it is stated that the present scale of pensions will not be affected,
 It was also reported that the Church Properties Fire Insurance corporation, which insures Episcopal property only, has over $83, 300 900 of insurance in force covering more than 5000 church and other eccles- iastical institutions of the church. Both of these corporations are af- filiateS of the Church Pension Fund.
 Board of Trustees
 Members of the board of trustees in addition to the president and treasurer are: Stephen Baker, Dean Milo H. Gates, Bishop William T. Manning, Frank L. Polk, Samuel Thorne and Allen Wardwsll, all of New York; Bishop Ernest M. Stires of Long Island, Bishop William Law
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
Many Waterburians To Witness Governor Inauguration
MAUzEROL HELD
 ON TWO COUNTS
Arrested for Speeding Also for Operating While
 Under Suspension

Charged with driving while his license was under suspension, Ed- ward Mauzerol, 28, of 27 Mitchell avenue, was given continuance to Monday in city court today. Mau- zerol was arrested last night. only few hours after he had been made the defendant in a civil suit result ing from a fatal auto accident, the same accident which brought about the suspension of his license.
 The arrest last nlgnC was made by Lieut.. Joseph McEvoy and Motor Patrolman Thomas Phelan, after a car allegedly driven by Mauzerol had passed the police car at a high rate of speed on Wolcott street. Po- lice knew that Mauzerol's license was under suspension and brought him to headquarters. A speeding charge was also lodged against him.
 On Dec. 3, 1887, car driven by Bauzerol struck and killed Mrs. Dennis Ryan, 65, of 35 William street, the accident occurring on East Main street. The automobile failed to stop after the accident, but police traced the car and arrested Mauz- erol on charges of automobile hom- icide and eyading responsibility. In superior court in January, Mauze- rol was sentenced to six months in jail. The motor vehicle departmer.tt also suspended his license, police said.
 In superior court yesterday suit for $15,000 against Mauzerol was brought by Henrietta E. San Sou- cie, adminiStratrix of the estate of Mrs. Ryan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
OFFICIAL TESTS,
 NO BUS TIE-UPS
Manager Chapman Ex- plains Experiments of
 Co. on New Line

Questioned about reports that several c. R. & L. buses on the new Melbourne Terrace route to Waterville had become stuck yester- day, Manager Charles Chapman ex- plained today that experiments were being made to discover the besa gear ratio to use on the heavy vehicles in climbing the sharp grade.
 No buses on regular runs became stalled, he said, thought thtre was some difficulty early yesterday morning due to the deep snow and heavy Slush.
 The buses used in the experi- ments, Mr.. Chapman said, were filled with sandbag, representing the weight of passengers, and were test ed under different conditions on the grade. A satisfactory gear ratio was decided on, he said, and the experi- mentS were successful.
 There had been reports that sev- real buses had become stalled in seeking to negotiate the new route Permission for the c. R. & L. Lines extend the Willow street line to Waterville via Melbourne Terrace was given only Saturday by the State Public Utilities Commission Several hearings on the company'S request for extension of the route had been held, before the permis- sion was granted.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
THE CITY THAT CROWNS FEM ALL!
Danbury Starts Educational Project to InstiII Civic Pride in Youth-"H "Hatless" Dates Tabooed History of City, Hat Industry Now Important
 Studies

Danbury, the city that crowns 'em all, has gone in for civic pride in a big way. It is now attempting to make its youth hat conscious in a big way. It is not only pointing out values in improved health, in personal appearance, but is inter eSting its young men and women in the hisory and far-reaching de- velopment of the hat industry.
 School authorities, newspaper editors and others are cooperating in the movement. It is hailed as a noteworthy educational project and here's the setup in state ment to the world:
 '"The Principals Council of Dan- bury, Connecticut, has just ap- proved unique educational pro- ject for the schools designed to inStill hat consciousness into the minds of children by tying in va rious school studies with hating, Danbury's basic industry.
 School Superintendent Harold F. Dow, we'll aware that the pros perity of his schools depends on the prosperity of Danbury's chief industry (hatting) inaugurated the plan. He felt also that the hat ting industry had done much for the schools and it was about time the schools did something to help the hat men.
 Accordingly, he submitted his ideas for tying in the study of hats with civicS, English, art, music, history, geography and hy- giene classes to the Danbury Prin- cipals' Council. The idea was &C., cepted and a faculty committee appointed to act as @ clearing house for suggestions from all teachers. A suggested program of ways and means for tying in regular studies with hating has been drawn up for the various grades and presented to all teach CTS. Awards have been announced for students writing the most ap- propriate slogans, the best essays and for those designing the best posters and buttons embodying the hatlessness campaign.
 No Hat, No Date
 Already the school children are burning up with civic pride and determined to set a good example to youngsters in other communities by appearing well groomed at all times (wearing hats) and by spreading around the word that
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28

Former Governor Charles A. Tenn pleton of Waterbury is listed among the chief guests of honor for the inauguration ceremonies and ball for Governor -elect Raymond E. Bald- win. The two outstanding events of the year will take place in Hartford next Wednesday. Several changes in plans were announced today by Col onel Ernest L. Averill, chief of staff of the First Company, Governors Foot Guard.
 Many Waterburians, including Senator George T. Culhane, Sena- tor Edward P. Egan, Representative Daniel J. Mahaney and Represen- tative-elect Hugo Guataferri have been invited to the colorful function in the evening. MT. Templeton will be honored with other former chief executives of the state.
 The First Company will join the Second Company of New Haven when it arrives in Hartford.
 Both companies will be formed at the Foot Guard Armory this year and will march in a body to the. Hartford Club on Prospect St. Major George R. Sturges of the First Company, being the senior officer this year, will re- port to Governor Wilbur l.. Cross and Governor elect Raymond E.. Baldwin, upon arrival at the Hartford Club.
 The parade, headed by the Foot Guard band, will proceed to Athe- ueum street, to Main, to North Main street, as far as the Tower, thence to High street, Ford street, Trim ity street, under the arch to the north entrance of the capitol.
 To Escort Governors
 At the capitol the two companies of Foot Guard will form double rank through which the executive party will pass. Major Sturges and Major A. Weibel of the Secord com-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
WATCO CUNNERS
 TO HOLD MATCH
POmperaug Pistol Club Is Booked for WOOdbury
 Competition Jan. 6

The Watco Employees Gun club will hold match with the Pom peraug Pistol and Rifle club Friday, January 6, at 7:30 p. m., at the Pom peraug range in Woodbury, it was announced this morning by Cap- tain J. William Johnson, executive officer.
 The following will participate in the match:
 Dewitt, 173; Hodgkinson, 167; E. Thompson, 165; Dusseault, 163; Darsch, 161; Thomas, 160; Youtz, 160; Gibbons, 1856; R. Thompson, 155; Witherwax, 153; Cluney, 149; Rose, IA; Venel, IA; Petersen, 142; Timines, 135; Lackey, 135.
 Twelve men will shoot for record, and the five highest scores will be counted for team total.
 Positions i3-14-15-16 will be given an opportunity to shoot if time per- mitS. However, it is understood that the members of the lower positions are classed as alternates, and should not feel disappointed if not called.
 To save time and eliminate con- fusion, it is requested that al. rem bers above referred to, notify the executive officer, not later than to- night where or not, he may expect you to be present. Also advise if transportation is needed.
 Take route No. IA toward Lake Quassapaug-down Sherman hill, turn north (right) at Woodbury- take first road that turns to the left just before you reach the Curtiss house-about one-half mile down this road, and you are in oom- peraug valley. The range is located on the second floor of the Woodbury Machine Go.
 E. A. Thompson. in addition to his regular duties, will act as assistant range officer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-12-28
FrdtenQL NerUs
D. of U. V.

Installation of officers of Mary CaSwell tent, Daughters of Union Veterans, will be held Jan. 10 at Trinity church parish hall, it was decided at a meeting last night at the Armory. The meeting was followed by a dinner and Christi mas party. The new officers are: President, Miss Helen Jackson; senior vice-president, Mrs. Mar garet Smith; junior vice-preSi- dent, Mrs. Lillian Ringenberg; treasurer, Mrs. Margaret Cooper; chaplain, Mrs. Shirley Hunger ford: patriotic instructor, Mrs. Bessie Detweiler; council mem bers, first, Mrs. May Hoffman, second, Mrs. Clara Thomas, and third, Mrs. Lura Dutton.