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The Washington times., 1938-01-04

AS one of his advisers phraSed
it: The White House door is
open. The invitation has been
extended to business to come in
and cooperate" That is Mr..
Roosevelt's own appraisal of the
current situation.
UP TO BUSINESS
Just how this cooperation may
be achieved or how it may mani
fest itself, is something else again.
Mr.. Roosevelt evidently considers
that to be a matter that is up to
organized business itself. He feels
he has made the opening gesture
of conciliation.
Unless it is accepted, it is quite
probable his future utterances-
notably the Jackson Day speech
Saturday night and his forthcom,
ing message to Congress for tight.
ening the antitrust laws-may
take on a considerably sharper
tone.
In his message, the President
carefully drew a line Of demarca-
tlon between the sheep and the
goats in corporate enterprise. The
sheep he considers to be the great
bulk of the business of the coun-
try.
BIGGEST ARE GOATS"
The goats he considers to be the
sWeatshop operators at the lower
rung of the economic ladder, and
the big operators at the very top
OF the ladder who, through inter.
locking directorates and inner.
corporation hookups, hold sway
over a considerable part of Amer
ican industry.
Ihere are approximately
100000 corporations in the coun-
try, big and little. OF this mum.
Der, the President considers that
several hundred at the top con-
troll IS per cent of the production
of the country. 1t is that IS per
cent of production to which Mr..
Roosevelt's remarks were ad.
dressed, and will continue to be
addressed.
NECESSITY CITED
The President was represented
today as believing that not since
the dark days Of '33 has there
been a greater necessity, nor a
more favorable opportunity, for
business and government to pull
together. Given a resurgence of
that 1888 teamwork, he believes
the current recession" could
be overcome.
The kind of cooperation" that
would be most welcome to the Ad-
it was indicated,
would be a cessation of the legal
attacks on the New Deal ventures
by big business, such as that
settled yesterday by the Supreme
Court in the PWA power grant
case.
MESSAGE is COMMENDED
The utilities interests banded to-
gether and fought for three years
the constitutionality of PWA
loans and grants to municipalities
for the construction of public
power systems. Work on nearly a
hundred projects, involving several
hundreds of millions of dollars,
were held up.
The Supreme Court decided
unanimously against the utilities,
and construction will now begin
three years after it was author.
lied by Congress.
One Administration official said
today that cessation of that sort
OF legal blocking was one of the
measures of cooperation" which
Mr.. Roosevelt expects big business
to adopt for future policy.
On the Presidents desk today
was a huge pile of kilograms. mum.
bering several thousand. A White
House secretary said that there
was only one sarcastic one in the
lot. The rest were all commenda.
tory of Mr.. RooSevelt's concilia.
tory message yesterday.
The Washington times., 1938-01-04
Trust War Plans
Eyed by Roosevelt,
Aides and Capitol
Chief Interest of Congress Centers on
Monopoly Drive, Despite Other Bills
By ARTHUR HACHTEN

GNS) Driving forward with the Administration's anti.
monopoly campaign President Roosevels close eutenants
today busy whipping into shape of "teeth
for the antitrust laws for him submit to Congress- shortly
The Washington times., 1938-01-04
TREASURY CONDITION

GN.SD Treasury balance De.
cember 81: $2,972,840,959.12; in,
ternal revenue, S4,151,524,93; Gus
toms receipts, $30,129,021.12.
The Washington times., 1938-01-04
FARM AID BILL
CONFEREES DUE.
TO LOWER COSTS.
Parity Payment Proviso
To Be Abandoned
BY ROBERT HUMPHREYS

BY ROBERT HUMPHREYS
G.N.S) Abandonment of the
costly parity payment provisions
in the Senate farm bill to meet
Presidential budgetary demands,
was viewed as certain today as
Senate and House conferees con-
vened for the first formal SeS
sion.
Conference committee members
disclosed that Senate spokesmen
have indicated a willingness to
withdraw the provisions, particu-
larly in view of Me. Roosevelt'S
message yesterday urging that cost
of the new program not exceed
the current $500, 100000 annual
outlay for agriculture.
COST ESTIMATES HIGH
In their blouse and Sen
ate'S) final consideration, I hope
for a sound consistent measure
which will keep the cost Of its
administration within the fig
ure of current Government ex-
penditures in aid of agricul-
ture," the President declared.
Funds presently available under
the combined soil conservation
and market expansion programs
approximate $58O,OOO,OO0. Esti-
mates of cost of the Senate-ap-
proved parity payment program
have ranged from $750,000,00O to
as high as $1,5OO,OOO, 900.
House sponsors claim their bill
does not contemplate expenditures
in excess Of current outlay. Al
though backed by the formidable
American Farm Bureau Fedora
ton, the plan to guarantee CO.
operators parity prices was not in
cluded in the House measure.
In addition to the cost issue, the
conferees faced another dilemma
the so-called Boileau.McNary
amendment to both bills which
Secretary of Agriculture Wallace
regards as impossible to admins
ter.
The Washington times., 1938-01-04
Peace Offer Made,
Roosevelt Believes
It's Up to Business
AdUiser Says "White House Door Is Open,'
and Hints Leaders Should Enter NOU
Nv GEORGE HOLMES
Bv GEORGE R. HOLMES

NNSl President Roosevelt represented today as be-
evng his message Congress- he went as far as pos
ble in extending the olive branch big business and is
m 70 business to demonstrate willingness cooperate with
his Administration to unemployment and pull out of the
The Washington times., 1938-01-04
Today In
Congress
SENATE

SENATE
Not in session.
HOUSE
Meets at noon.
Considers bills on the private
and hears speeches.
The Washington times., 1938-01-04
By CAhkIEH N WANH
AND SUBURBS

RATES BIZ MAIL FOR VIRGINIA. Maryland
WEST VIRGINIA AND NORTH CAROLINA
The Washington times., 1938-01-04

in a special message.
With Congress still rocking over
savage attacks upon big business
by high administration officials,
tempered somewhat by the Presi-
dents message to Congress yester-
day. a titanic struggle over the
forthcoming recommendations was
certain.
The Washington times., 1938-01-04
0THEB STATES, CANADA AND MEXICO

AL N1H sUBScRIPTT0Ns PAYABLE
IN ADVANCE
The Washington times., 1938-02-24
GIRL AT LAST
GETS HER KISS

NEW YORK, Feb. "a G.N.SD.
The girl who had waited for years
to kiss a Roosevelt" had ner wish
today and she said she felt great
but her identity remained a mys-
terry.
Her wish was gratified on the
liner Manhattan and the kissee
was James Roosevelt, son of the
President. He was bidding bon
voyage to Joseph p. Kennedy, new
American ambassador to Great
Britain, when a young woman,
pretty and about %, stopped him
ana smiled:
Lean down just a moment,
please"
The tall Roosevelt obligingly
bent over and she kissed him
heartily on his cheek, then ex'
planned:
"I've waited for years to kiss a
Roosevelt"
Stammering and blushing, the
amszed Roosevelt replied:
well, now you've done it,"
Yes, I've done it, and I feel
great" the girl sang out as she
ran down the gangplank. Friends
of the Presidents son said he
did not know her identity.
The Washington times., 1938-02-24
Bullitt Quotes Washington;
It's BrQnd-Ne,U to French

PARIS, Feb. "a .Q.N.So.-French
had a high idea today
of Ambassador William C. Bullitt's
to outline Americas views on for
eign relations in clear, forceful Ian
guage.
The ambassador had a sense Of
futility, for it was George Wash
ington and not w. C.. Bullitt who
was entitled to the praise. =.
Speaking at a dinner celebrating
Washington's birthday, the Amer.
ican ambassador quoted from
Washington's Farewell Address
with regard to the United States
avoiding foreign alliances.
The Washington times., 1938-02-24

the names Of those in the receiv.
ing line as they approached the
hosts.
Leaving the receiving room, the
guests entered a larger room
where a U-shaped table groaned
with food. Pate de fois gras,
caviar, rare cheeSes, country ham
and biscuits, tea and coffee were
only a few of the tidbits offered
the McNutt well-wishers in here.
American flags draped the chan
deliers above the cleaning silver
and crystal here. Deep blue iris,
red roses, and exotic flowers re-
minding of lands below the equa-
tor, formed a background.
All in all, it was one grand
party. Whether it carried for
ward the political fortunes of
one Paul v. McNutt is another
matter. There was much political
palaver in the rooms adjoining
the party. Much more chit chat
upstairs where local Indianans
engaged 33 suites to participate
: in the WeIcom to Paul McNutt, ,~
The Washington times., 1938-02-24
Boy Reports
OWn Mishap

Tommy Ernest, IL, of Colmar
Manor, should be a good reporter
when he grows up. Or else a whiz
of a business man.
Tony found a cartridge yester-
day and hit it with a hammer to
see if it would go off. 1t did.
The .38-caliber slug hit Tommy
in the hand, inflicting a painful
but not serious wound.
And what did Tommy do? He
telephoned The Times to give a
news tip on the accident, hoping,
he explained, to win a prize big
enough to pay the doctors bill.
The Washington times., 1938-02-24
2 Students Killed
In Airplane Crash

SANTA MONICA, Calf, Feb. "a
Q.N.S).-James F. Clark, %
University Of Southern Califor'
mia student, and Thomas B. Joy,
I21, aeronautical student, were
dead here today, victims of a
plane crash. According to wit
nesses, the two apparently lost
their bearings in a low fog which
blanketed the flying field and
headed the ship directly into the
earth.
The Washington times., 1938-02-24

Outstanding Contest of 1888 -.
THE TRIAL OF BARON Won BLAU'
Washington Timea-Ststion VOL
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The Washington times., 1938-02-24

} He thought he had made II
quite clear that his remarks were
not original, and he basked in that
peaceful thought until LIE Temps
LIE Matin and the continental edi
ton of the Daily Mail hit the
streets with his speech and nc
credit to Washington.
| lie Matin thought editorially
that Bullitt's speech was Inter
Iesting" and Significant" as well
as somewhat humorous and pru
dent.
LIE Temps and the Daily Mail
were content to quote the speech
as II it was entirely first hand, in
stead of a re-expreSsion of a policy
more than, a century old.
The Washington times., 1938-02-24
Furniture Stalls
Rubini Divorce

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. "a H.N.S)
Jan Rubini, the violinist, and his
eStranged wife, Adele Rubini, Aus.
tralian actress, already locked In
divorce litigation were at logger.
heads today over their household
furniture. Rubini filed a petition
in court asking his wife be com
PEELED to give him $4,000 worth
Of furniture, which, he says, is
legally his.
The Washington times., 1938-02-24
Fire Loss $25O,OOO
AtGreenfield, Ohio

GREENFIELD. Ohio, Feb. "a
U.NS0.-A spectacular fire, which
wiped out q three-story business
block here, entailing property loss
estimated at $25O,OOO was con
trolled early today. Cause Of the
blaze was unknown as firemen
from this and nearby communi
ties poured water on the smokins
ruins.
The Washington times., 1938-02-24
Boom for McNutt
Off to Fine Start
At Super Send-Off
Thousands Stay Long
At His Huge
Party
BY EDWARD B. LoCKETT

Q.N.S) When Indiana has q
party, my friends, it's party the
like Of which you never saw before.
And SO it was with the super
super.colossal party the Hoosiers
held for their favorite son, Paul
v. McNutt, former governor, silver
haired and handsome high COM
missioner of the Philippines for
these United States.
McNtltt isn't a candidate for
the Democratic presidential NOM
ination in 1940-oh, no-not I'm
less he gets 1t. It is a matter OF
no concern to the Indiana po-
Gtical chieftain. But If he does,
the bandwagon is already con-
Structed, with seats for some 1000
souls, and handles for as many
more.
HAIL, HAIL, THE GANGS j
Cosmopolitan washington was
chosen for the unveiling Of this
bandwagon, a gilt-edged affair,
draped in flags and dripping with
good fellowship, wine and song.
And the barkers-Paul v. Nc
Mutt himself, with handsome Sher-
man Minton, Democratic Senator
from Indiana and the lovely Mrs.
Minton standing at his side. What
matter If at z o'clock, when &C
eording to the invitations they
could leave. they were ti1ed?
Hadn't some 1000 fervent Nc
Mutt well wiShers filed by and
pumped their hands? They had.
Far, far in the background be-
hind the smiles and the hand
Ehakes was the incident involving
an Army Air Corps officers flying
McNutt to q political meeting in
Denver from the Coast. If they
thought Of that, the HooSierS
didn't show it. All was harmony.
Here was the former governor,
standing tall in his grey trousers
and his black frock coat, greeting
friends from Indiana, acquaint-
ances from the Senate and House,
and gate crashers alike Always
y broad smile on his Sun-tanned
face. Always a welcoming word.
TWO FROM CABINET
Everybody said the Cabinet
would shun the party. But Homer
Cummings, the Attorney General,
was there. So was Dan Roper,
Secretary of Commerce Roper,
Vmilng from ear to ear. So was
Mrs. Harry Woodring, wife of the
Secretary of War.
And so were innumerable Demo
erats, of the House and of the
Senate, shaking hands with the
Mavs Hoosier. Reporters were
there galore.
The guests filed in at p. m.
They were supposed to leave at Z,
but they didn't. Washington cock
Lail parties never end when they're
supposed to. McNutt, Minton and
bis wife stuck it out. They were
there, smiling and ready to shake
bands, when they closed the Chi
hese room where the reception
vas held.
SOME PARTY
Statistics, Of the McNutt party
defy comparison, even in this city
where debutante darRhters of the
wealthy "toss a party" annually
that matches anything New York
can offer. Hotel aides estimated
the McNutt' show cost about
$4,000. It couldn't have cost less.
In the great Chinese room of
Ehe hotel, an announcer shouted
d. M
The Washington times., 1938-02-24
PARSONS HELD
AS WOMAN ADDS
ASSAULT CHARGE
Says He Pushed Her
OFF Running Board

Accused of leaving after a col
lision, Representative Claude v.
Parsons CD of Illinois must face
trial in Traffic Court, Assistant
Corporation Counsel George D.
Nelson announced yesterday fol-
lowing a four-hour hearing at Po-
lice Court.
The Congressman agreed to ap-
pear for arraignment next Thurs
day and no bond was required.
COMPLAINANT ALSO HELD
At the same time, Mr.. Nelson
ruled that Albert D. Nesbitt, Cleve-
land attorney, one of the complain
ing witnesses against Representa-
tive Parsons, must answer charge
of pulling away from the curb
without giving a proper hand sig
lnal.
Nesbitt was accompanied to Neil
sons office by his sister, Mrs.
Margaret Ellis, of the $500 block
of Connecticut Ave. N. W., owner
Iof the automobile which figured
lin the collision with the Congress
man.
Mrs. Ellis testified that Parsons
lear struck hers as her brother
was pulling away from the curb.
IShe said the Congressman stopped
a few minutes, but refused to give
his name.
TELLS OF CHASE
Then followed a chase of "about
Ieight miles," which led through
Rock Creek Park and ended at
the Broadmoor Apartments on
connecticut Avenue, where. Mrs.
Ellis said, she learned for the first
time the identity of the fleeing
driver.
Mrs. Ellis told Nelson that
Iduring one of many stops during
1.-THE chase, Parsons pushed her
from the running board, injurlng
Iher leg. Parsons denied this and
said he left because it was OBJ
vious these people wanted a brawl
on the streets"
AT. one stage of the hearing the
Congressman charged he "be-
lieved this a frame-up PROPOSE,
ton" He did not elaborate on
this other than to say he thought
the other car was following him
to cause another accident.
During the hearing Parsons pro
duced his dented fender. Mrs.
Ellis countered by having her Car
brought to the Police Court.
The Washington times., 1938-02-24
Barrymore Bats
For the Public

HOLLYWOOD, Feb. "a UN.S).
John Barrymore says: "The actor
gets too much credit and the
creative intelligence of the audi
ence not enough"
The Washington times., 1938-02-24
u. S, CASH ASKED
TO AID SCHOOLS

Use Of Federal funds to extend
and improve the nations public
school system was recommended
in report submitted to Congress
today by the National Advisory
Committee on Education.
Based on more than a year of
study by eminent educators. labor
leaders and Government officials,
the report was transmitted by
President Roosevelt.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24

ness to poison the well-SpringS of human thought and to hamper the natural progress of the democratic way of living and governing.
 Temperate consideration of these relationships with temperate par ticipation in the discussions by the leaders of all faiths cannot fail in the future, as in the past, to pro- mote the cause of tolerance and understanding between people and groups of people, not only in this country but throughout the world.
 Only through such intellectual cooperation for physical peace can this country find a continuing abil- ity to go forward to democratic future which will do justice to our democratic past, nor can such a movement fail to make an impor- tant contribution to the peace and understanding of all the world.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
JUDGE DECLARESI 1
 CONTRACT VOID
Returns Car to Finance COmpany-Latter Must
 Refund Payments

Decision of widespread interest among automobile dealers and fi- nance corporations was handed down in the court of common pleas yes- terday by Judge Miles F. McNiff, pertaining to the replevin action of the Standard Acceptance Corpora ton against Margaret Romanello and Michael Daley.
 The suit involved the claim of the finance corporation against Daley, who financed the purchase of an automobile through that company, although he is a minor.
 Judge McNiff held that the con- tract under which Daley bought the car was null and void, because he is a minor and ordered the plaintiff company to repay him the $192.5O he had paid toward the car. The decision gives the finance company possession of the auto. They must pay limited court costs, however.
 Judge McNiff says that the car was really sold to Daley, although taken in the name of his aunt, Mar garet Romanello.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24

matic society will take place at the Copley theater. Tonight's perform ance is for undergraduates and pulp lie performances will be Friday and Saturday evenings at 8:30. The play is a satirical comedy written by w. D. Mcintyre. An incidental musical theme appearing during the course of the play was written by Professor John L. Bonn of this city, father of the plays director, Father Bonn.
 Laurence s. Muffin, '38, of Cam bridge, Mass, president of the as- sociation, will have the leading role in Music Makers. Others in the cast are Kevin Sullivan, John Dro- mey, Edward Rooney, Gerard Jones, J. William Biginess. Thomas Duffy, Paul Sullivan, William O'Connell, John Driscoll, Arthur Jones, Jo- seph Murray, George Kerr, Francis Connors Cornelius Vincent, John Bowes, Everett Good and Edmund Finnerty.
 Tomorrow afternoon there will be a presentation of Spanish, Italian and German one-act plays and the Boston College French academy will present Racines drama Esther" Saturday afternoon.
 Brazil has reimposed its federal consumption tax on gasoline.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
Nations Observance Of Brotherhood
 Week Inspires Enthusiastic Comments

In conjunction with the ob- servance of Brotherhood Week, now being celebrated about the country, The Democrat today pre- sents articles written by three outstanding personalities. All urge 8 widespread observance of the week set aside for 8 campaign for better understanding of our fellow men.
 Prof. Arthur c. Compton of the University of Chicago writes on the subject Civilization Speaks Former Governor Alfred E. Smith of New York, one-time presiden- tial candidate and noted Catholic layman, discussed intolerance. Governor Herbert Lehman of New York writes on the need for sym- pathy in human relations.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
Ne1U Deal Political Front Is Shattered
Office Aspirants Jockey For Position in 1888, l94O Elections -. .McNutt For President Boom
 Believed We'll Underway

Assistant Attorney General Robert H. Jackson, No. l New Deal trust buster, for Democratic gubernatorial nomination this year. There are re- ports that Govefnor Herbert H. Leh- man, long personal and political ally of MT. Roosevelt, may buck the White House by seeking a fourth term with the backing of more con- servative Democratic factions.
 In the deep south James Roose- welt, MT. Roosevelt's son and one of his secretaries, has endorsed the re- nomination candidacy of Senator Claude Pepper, Democrat, Florida, a newcomer to Washington who has established himself as a New Deal storm trooper. Representative J. Mark Wilcox, Democrat, Florida, who voted against MT. Roosevelt's judiciary reorganization bill, and former Governor Dave Sholz will oppose Pepper. A defeat for Pepper, like 8 defeat for Barkley, would harm New Deal prestige.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
YOUTH AWARDED .$2,5OO VERDICT
Application to Set Aside Decision Made Today By
 Charles O'COnnOr

Corporation Counsel Charles S. O'Connor today applied to Superior Court Judge Frank P. McEvoy in an effort to have set aside the $2,5O0 verdict which was rendered by 8 jury yesterday afternoon for the plaintiff in the case of Phillip Ca- tanzaro, 10, of 39 Wildemere avenue against the City of Waterbury.
 Judge McEvoy will set a date for arguments on the motion. The jury found issues for the plaintiff at 3:20 o'clock yesterday afternoon, after deliberating less than two and one half hours. The boy sued for dam ages of $15,000 claiming he was per- manently injured when attacked by a bear in the Hamilton Park zoo,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24

can we hope to become 8 nation of people living harmoniously togeth- CT.
 Among Catholics, Jews and Protestants there are many differ ences, but there are also many things in common. In particular, all are concerned with an approach to life in which humand and spiritual values are predominant.
 In the belief that by better under standing we can work more effec- lively together for the welfare of our community and the world, the National Conference of Jews and Christians has a task to perform that is fundamental to the nations life.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24

September 27, 1887. He brought the suit through his father.
 All arguments in the case were completed early yesterday, and fol- lowing a charge by Judge McEvoy, the jury commenced deliberating at 12:3O. They were excused from. to 2 o'clock for lunch, however. Attor- ney Andrew D. Dawson appeared for the plaintiff, while Corporation Counsel O'Connor and Claims Att torney Vincent A. Scully represent ed the city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
PLAY DIRECTED BY FATHER BONN
Features Diamond Jubilee Program = Will Be
 Presented Tonight

The feature tonight of the Bos- ton College Diamond Jubilee activi- ties in Boston will be the presenta- ton of a play Music Makers, y" which will be directed by Rev. John L. Bonn, formerly of this city in- structor in the Boston College Gra- duate school. The play which will be acted by members of the Dra-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
FAMILY RIFE

Alice Brady, Guy Kibbee, Lucille Ball and Frank Milan comprise the rapacious and selfish family who cause all the trouble in The Joy of Living" RKO Radios new Irene Dunne-Douglas Fairbanks, Jr., ve- hicle.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24

peoples W Ii l c h are today one of the most serious causes of the undermining of tolerant human relationships.
 We all know that there is no legitimate place for such preju- dices in a dem- ocracy; yet it is the sad tr u t h that again the evil influences of intolerance come to the Sur- face of our na- tional conscious
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-02-24
PLANTS TO FORM U. S. MAP

Toledo, (UP)-Plants, native to varoius states, are tp be planted in the form of the map of the United States in Scott Park here. Aid of WPA in the project is being sought by the Tony Wroblewski post of the American Legion, sponsors of the plan.