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Evening star., 1938-12-25
BY J. A. O'LEARY,

A new fight to raise the wage level
OF Government employees in the
lower and middle brackets will be
launched in the Congress that as
sembles next week, it was made
known yesterday as Senator Nc
Carran, Democrat, of Nevada and
Senator Bulow, Democrat, of South
Dakota announced their intentions
to push pay bills.
At the same time, Senator McCar-
ran joined Senator Wheeler, Demo-
crat, of Montana in predicting the
new Congress would retrieve some
OF the power it had turned over
to the Executive under stress of
emergency" while at the other end
OF the Capitol, Chairman Taylor of
the House Appropriations Commit
tee announced that reports of un-
necessary spending by some Gov
ernment agencies would be smoked
out"
Senator McCarron. a close student
OF Government personnel problems,
said he probably will revive the
proposal he first made two years ago
to fix $500 as the minimum for
full-time adult employment, with
small increases for other groups re-
ceiving less than $500 a year.
Heretofore the Senator's mini
mum-Wage plan has been inter-
woven with comprehensive re-
vision of the present efficiency rat
ing system, but he indicated yester-
day, shortly after his return from
the West, that he may separate the
two questions and offer the salary
changes alone. 1t is believed the
pay bill could be expedited if not
tied in with general revision of the
Classification Act.
Bulow to Offer Bill.
Senator Bulow. who is chairman of
the Senate Civil Service Committee.
said he probably will reintro-
duce his bill to make $1,000 a year
the minimum wage in the Govern
ment service, and that his present
intention is to hold hearings on the
whole subject early In the coming
session. The $1,000 proposal was
brought forward in the last Con-
gress, presumably as an alternative
for the McCarran measure. Neither
bill got out of committee.
Asked what course he will follow
II he finds his own pay plan is not
likely to win approval, Senator Nc
Carran said:
Il will support any reasonable
wage schedule in keeping with the
increased cost of living"
The Senator added that he still
feels as he did when he started the
fight for boost in the lower brack-
ets-that the Federal Government.
as the Nations largest employer.
should set an example to private
industry to establish better wage
levels by bringing its own full-time
workers up to basis where the
American standard of living can be
maintained"
Rating May Be Dropped.
The efficiency rating features of
the old bill, which are likely to be
left out of the minimum bill
this winter, would have done away
with the uniform system of effici-
ency rating and sought to establish
more satisfactory system, with
provision for mandatory pay ad-
justment up or doWp at regular
intervals in accordance with the
efficiency standing.
In predicting the move by Con-
gress to retrieve some of its pow
ers, Senator McCarran and Senator
Wheeler. who broke with the ad-
ministration on the reorganization
and court plans at the last session,
(See McCARRAN, Page AID
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Nazis Put Future
OF j. ). Relations
Up 10 Roosevelt
Ickes Incident Found
Carrying Them to
Lowest Point
By the Associated Press.

BERLIN, Dec. 24.-The Nazi press
declared today that United States
German relations were at their
lowest point" as a result of the
"Ickes incident" which a propa
ganda ministry spokesman de-
clared was closed diplomatically.
The spokesman said Acting Secre-
tary of State Sumner Welles left
sting behind" when he rejected
German demand for an apology
for Secretary of Interior Harold L
1ckes' attack in Cleveland last Sun
day on Nazi anti-Semitic measures
The spokesman added that the pro-
test was couched in such terms that
diplomatic action ended with the
American retort.
Suspense Seen in Relations.
The Berlin daily, Das II Uhr
Blatt. implied that relations be-
tween the Washington and Berlin
governments had reached a state
of suspense with chances for i'm
provement or rupture resting on
President Roosevelts future atti-
tude toward any possible American
attacks on Germany and Chan
cellor Hitler.
Relations between Germany and
America" the newspaper asserted
have reached their lowest point
thanks to the organized agitation
of these American Ickes, Pittmans
Baruchs, La Guardias, Wises and
Untermeyers.
Does Washington now want mat
ters even to go so far as dotting
the Il?
THE question is up to you, Presi-
dent Roosevelt"
Five Outspoken Against Nazis.
The reference was to Senator Key
Pittman. Bernard NJ Baruch. Flo
relic H. La Guardia. Rabbi Stephen
S. Wise and Samuel Untermeyer. all
of whom have been outspoken
against Nazi anti-Jewish violence.
Under the heading. Three Times
Roosevelt" the Koelnische Zeitung
OF Cologne, in dispatch from New
York, said that efforts to stir up an
unparalleled armament hysteria" in
the United States was an example
Of "hushing up the inner political
f1asco of the Government by kindling
international passions in the Ameri-
can Nation"
A four-point statement by Sena-
tor Pittman expressing disapproval
of the German and Japanese gov
ernments brought a sharp reply
from the officially inspired commen-
tary service Deutscher Dienst.
disturbance of Yule Peace"
Senator Pittman's declaration
constitutes a carefully timed and
brutal disturbance of the Christmas
peace" it said.
What cynical baseness and at the
same time what impudent smugness
is apparent from these utterances
by man who as a committee chair
man (Senate Foreign Relations) oc-
cuples a position of responsibility,
yet who acts with complete irrespon-
sibility.
HE didn't ask the American peo-
pie, yet he considers himself author
lied to insult a great European
power in such an unbelievable man
ner.
After all, he must know he in
suits the German people in its en-
tirety and in all it's strata when he
arrogates to himself such an express
sion of opinion"
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Truce Permits Pickets
To Enjoy Christmas
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24.-The
picket line in the Press Wireless,
Inc, labor dispute became an imag-
mary one today when striking en-
ployes and the company called a
36-hour truce so that the pickets
might join family Christmas par
ties.
Pickets for the striking c. I. o.
American Communications Associa-
ton members lowered their banners
at noon today. The company, which
has not operated here since its
81 employees in San Francisco and
Honolulu walked out IS days ago,
agreed it would not attempt to
staff its Office during the truce.
Strikers protested asserted "low
pay and long hours"
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Business Increases Reported
By77 of Capital Stores
None Say Sales Are Less, While Post Office
Sets New Record for Receipts

record for Christmas business here,
as the 1887 volume. which is appar-
emily being exceeded by this years
sales, was OIL per cent ahead of De-
cember, 1886, which was regarded
as extra good. Christmas sales, cli-
making a steady improvement in
business in the fourth quarter, will
substantially improve the years fig
ures and may bring business here
nearly to par with the 1887 yearly
figures. This is indicated by Wash
ington department store sales. as re-
ported by the Federal Reserve
banks, for the first eight months,
the percentage figures denoting
changes from the same months of
these years:
1887 1885. 1888 1929
-2.6 +8.1 1888 +10.4
Included in the survey were repre-
sentative department stores, mems
(see BUSINESS, Page A-7.5
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Crime and Tragedy
Barred From Page One
By the Associated Press.

D! Ute aosU0I"teu Z 1coS'
POPLAR BLUFF, Mo-, Dec. "a
For the 10th consecutive year, the
Daily American-Republic banned
news of crime and tragedy from its
first page today. j. H. Wolpers, the
publisher. in establishing the prac-
tice, said: 1T is refreshing to pub
lish newspaper this one day out
of the year which contains only
more pleasant news on the first
page"
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Threat to Bomb Store Routs
5000 Christmas Shoppers

A description of the man was con-
tanned in the note.
The threat. received shortly be.
fore 2 pm. stated that IF instruc-
tions are carried out, you will re-
ceive a telephone call"
Assistant Manager G.. Vander-
neynde said he received a call a
little later from a man who said
the instructions had not been COM
piled with and that another IS
minutes of grace would be granted.
Mr.. Vanderneynde called police
and the store was cleared.
At a late hour detectives still
were examining the hundreds of
parcels in storage rooms and be-
hind counters, but had found moth
ing.
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Lump in Sontu's Throat

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. "a P) P).AThe
little girl in the tattered clothing
looked at the department store
Santa Claus and then at the arti-
fetal fire realistically glowing be-
hind him.
Il don't want anything but that
warm fire." she told him. Santa
Claus couldn't say anything because
Of the lump Ia his throat,
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Rodio Programs, Poee D-3
Complete Index, Poee Az
By the Associated Press.


PORTLAND, Oreg., Dec. 24.-Five
thousand Christmas shoppers and
300 employees were routed from the
Sears, Roebuck g. Co. store here
today by a bombing threat. The
building then was closed for the
day.
An unidentified man stepped up
to the cashiers cage. slipped a note
through the grating and fed
There is bomb planted in your
store in spot where it will raise
hell" the note read. "It is set to
go off around 3 pm. unless instruc-
tions herein contained are COM
piled with"
The note gave instructions that
$4,000 in used currency be paid
q man 1T an East Side rendezvous.
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Deonnu Durbin Asks
To Make Name LeooI
BY the Associated Press,

LOS ANGELES, Dec. "a
Through her parents, Deanna Dur
bin, l6-year-old film actress, filed a
court petition today to have her
name changed legally to Deanna
from Edna Mae, her real name.
The petition said she is known
almost exclusively as Deanna, but
sometimes the confusion in names
embarrasses her. Also, said the pc
tltlon, the possession of one legal
name would facilitate the various
contracts and agreements she en-
tiers as an artist.
Evening star., 1938-12-25
M(Carran 10 Ask
Higher Pay for
j. ). Workers
May Revive Measure
To Make $500
Minimum Salary

BACKGROUND
Several efforts haze been made
in the past teW years to raise the
general leUel OF salaries in Co..
ernment service. Employe or
gdntzdtionS are on record for a
$500 minimum. The last in
crease 1Uas nearly q decade ago.
In 1928 the employees took cuts
OF S1s per cent and then to IS
per cent. Eventually the regular
scale UaS restored.
Evening star., 1938-12-25
Weather Forecast

Partly cloudy today. somewhat colder
at night; tomorrow increasing cloudi-
ness, probably followed by light rain.
Temperatures yesterday-Highest, 43,
at pm; lowest 35, at am.
Full report on page Az
Evening star., 1938-04-24

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
What Would Have Happened?

There was talk, chiefly intimation, at the annual convention of the Young Democrats of Connecticut last Saturday in New Haven of denying support to party members who refuse to support whole -heartedly and enthusiastically the New Deal. The Young Democrats thus put the support of their complete organ ization behind President Roosevelt and his administration. No reprimands were given any Democratic members of Con- gress from this state for their actions, votes, expressions of opinion which might have been contrary to New Deal doctrine.
 Evidently wise heads prevailed in this instance. It was well, we think, that the Young Democrats did not, for exam- ple decide to take either Senators Angus tine Lonergan or Francis T. Maloney to task for their very recent stand on the Presidents reorganization bill. Had they done so the organization would surely have to present another candidate for the senatorship this fall in opposi- ton to Senator Lonergan who some months ago was designated by all party chiefs as entitled to run again and re- ceive the party's complete support.
 Governor Wilbur L. Cross in his remarks to the convention last week said something about party solidarity this fall in order to return senator, six repre- sentatives, and an entire state ticket to office. Very soon the Democratic party will have to decide on the makeup of it's congressional group; it will be forced to decide if it's going to break up winning combination in the state capital. For every one who speaks of party disci- pline for the man who has exercised inde- pendence of thought both at Washington and Hartford word of caution is neces- sary. The state has no reason to apol- ogize for what our congressman have done in Washington; certainly the party which elected them has less reason for any such apologies.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Popular Right Now

Right now there is wave Of commun- ity feeling throughout the natlon wnlcn brings into existence such instruments of the law as the grand jury Connec- ticut has just seen one such extraordin- ary body finish it's work, while second, the local one, is still very active with US task of probing into certain alleged local discrepancies as well as legislative lobby ing. in other states, too, the grand jury has been invoked. Pennsylvania is about to probe primary activities as result o1 a complaint by defeated Democrat.
 And there are other investigating bodies being called for, as for example the aldermanic committee to investigate city departments and to make certain recommendations regarding their future operation. The thing can be carried too far and can cause untold damage. We sincerely hope that we won't be carried away on a wave of civic righteousness 1n- to channels where we will founder arounq and finally have to be pulled out. Where there are wrongs to be lighted, usually there are agencies to accomplish this. They should be called upon before extra ordinary means are adopted.
 That other people are aware of ten dency to overreach lawfully-constituted authority can be seen in recent remarks credited to Mayor John w. Murphy Of New Haven. He cautioned against the public condemning man before he is convicted. There is tendency right now for public opinion to accept as proof pos itive of guilt for some unknown crime or misdemeanor the mere fact that man is questioned about something of which very few of us have any actual knowledge That is one of the worst sides of the grand Jury probe-its secrecy which compels man to be judged and found wanting in some respect the moment he has ap- peared before this extraordinary body.
 Should it ever come about that power of a grand jury which is, to say the least, almost unlimited so far as investigation is concerned, was used for purposes other than intended, you'd find every legisla- tor in this state on his or her feet object ing. AS it is 1889 may find echoes of the 1888 grand jury probes echoing in the Capitol halls.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Mission Damages

The Japanese government has just received another itemiZed bill for dam- ages. It is presented by the Southern Methodist Church for ruined mission properties in China. Twenty four build ings of this property are said to be in ashes and the rest damaged to some ex- tent The estimated loss is close to $500,- 900. This is the first official damage claim by church missions board Other denominations are considering similliar action.
 Here is a call for restitution which the Japanese probably did not expect, War is ruthless and destructive of everything ill it's path, property as well as human life. If war is ever justified, such destruction must also be justified. The Chinese, fighting back in defense of their own land, doubtless have caused much de- struction on their part. These damage claims against Japan by church group therefore do more than ask for justice to the church. They serve also as direct accusations of aggression and put full blame for their distress on the aggressor government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Tourist Camp Safety

Although touring is now year-round practice, there is still vacation season during which travel by private automo- bile and commercial vehicles reaches it's greatest volume. That season is at hand, and thousands of American families are getting ready to set forth in the old bus to points near and far.
 The development of such travel has brought with it not only fine highways for speed, but innumerable provisions for sheltering the gasoline wanderers at night. Families have set aside house rooms for tourists, farmers have put up tourist cabins in the orchard or along the highway, communities have opened tourist camps. Tn many places these facilities are strictly regulated, with
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

proper provision for cleanliness, safe water supply, sanitation, and so on. In many others these important matters are neglected and the places become public menaceS.
 Here is something about which every health department should be actively busy right now The individual traveller can contribute to the creation of decent conditions everywhere by refusing to stop at any camp or resort until he is certain of it's water supplies, drainage and clean Illness. Carefulness in such details will interfere in no way with happy vacation, but will help the vacationer avoid perils that would completely spoil his holiday.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Selected Poem
MY IRELAND

(Giralda Forbes, in the Poets Column,
 Hartford Tmes) From the rain-sodden peat lands where the winds
 rove signing, In the low matched cabins where the eye of sorrow
 streams, There steals gentle murmur from the new hope
 sprnging, A dear green island, of the wstful dreams. Curtained in the mists you pale and iridescent When the sun rides looming like ship with golden
 sails Through the grey clouds pierced with the soft
 sword of morning, o dear green island of the silver veils. The Conamara Mountains lie shadowed in purple With wavering geams of silver the wan moon beams And dark the waters from the high lands
 seeping, o dear green island, of the whispering streams
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

The New York Times remarks editor- ially regarding the Presidents new spend ing program that next years deficit will be in excess of three billion dollars. That will be the sixth consecutive deficit for the Roosevelt administration It will establish a new precedent. For on no other occasion in the whole history of the United States has a president remained in office six years without once bringing the national budget into balance. True
 But there is just possibility that any other person filling in the six years would not have balanced the Budget either. We seem to be living in an age of non-bal- ancing budgets when you think it over.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

One notes that it is very difficult to find two organizations, two newspapers or periodicals, or even two persons to be in agreement on the turbulent topics of the day. Therefore it was gratifying to recently observe that the opinion seemed unanimous that the Irish government had done wise thing agreeable to all parties in their selection of Dr. Douglas Hyde as president of Ireland Scanning wide selection of newspapers and periodicals it was sort of agreeable to discover no dis senting voice on the wisdom of this act in Ireland Now, how nice it would be if all could get together and agree on some thing in this country.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

Friday, May 20, has been designated Research Day" in New England. That is to say research experts will visit in- dustrial plants, large number of indus trialists, college authorities, engineers, and so on will get together in various New England centers to see how they can de- velop new products ana new methods in the interests of unemployment. Which all sounds pretty good if the new methods and the new products are workable permanently and not just another squirt and trust that industrious, industrial and thrifty New England is farsighted in this new research work
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11

palities. Several cities have already interested private capital in their housing developments, but Connecti- cut municipalities are unable to take this method of making their contribution. The state law written a year ago to apply to PWA hous- ing unfortunately does not provide that housing authority bonds can be sold in such manner.
 Hartford, as Senator Lonergan in- dicated in his letter to the mayor, might loan the necessary funds to the authority at per cent interest. The housing authority would then be responsible for the interest and amortization of the local as well as the federal loan.
 It should be clearly understood that low-cost housing projects do not pay their way. To make up the difference between the rent the slum dwellers are able to pay and the rent which will take care of up- keep, interest and debt retirement, an annual subsidy no higher than 3la per cent of the capital costs of the project is made by the federal government. For every five dollars of federal subsidy at least one dol- lar must be contributed by the local authority-in other words by the city. It is upon the annual fed eral and local subsidy and the rent yield of the project that the hous- ing authority will have to depend for the payment of interest and re- tirement of both loans. The munic- ipal loan would be amortized first while the principle on the govern ment loan could be paid back over a sixty-year period.
 Under such an arrangement Hart ford would have to make an initial loan to the authority and provide for an annual subsidy, the amount of which could be determined only after a careful estimate of the amount that would be received from rent, the cost of the project planned and the amount of subsidy provided by the United States Housing Au- thority. These are the variable fac tors that have to be carefully con- sidered before any action is taken. Even if Hartford should make It's annual subsidy in the form of can- cellation of taxes or contribution of municipal services, it is clear that the city could not get low cost housing project without paying something for it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-05-11
Housing Pr0blen1s
More Understanding of Wagner-Stegall Act Needed Before Low-Cost Houses Are Reality
 in Many Connecticut Cities
--------------------------- HARTFORD COURANT

The debate over the establish ment of public housing authority in Hartford has shown that before there can be fair discussion of the issue, less misunderstanding con- corning the application of some of the provisions of the Wagner Steagall act is essentiay. The 10 per cent contribution of capital funds required of the local author ity to match the 90 per cent loan of the federal authority has been a moot subject here as well as else- where. Although congress may pos sibly remove this 10 per cent re- quirement and although the United States Public Housing Authority has sought every means to modify it, the fact remains that at present 10 per cent of the total cost of the project has to be met locally.
 The authority can do this in two ways. It can raise the money through the sale of securities to pri- vate investors such as banks or in- surance companies, or to munich