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The Washington times., 1938-02-21

Huberman cited data of the
Brookings Institution that in 1929
many urban families spent less
than 81 a day for food; that one
fourth Of the population live in
slums, and that half the people
are without medical care.
He urged the establishment Of a
new political party and enlarge
ment Of trade unions as remedies.
The Washington times., 1938-02-21

To fill an empty purse. rent an empty
room. Phone REP. 1874 and ask Ior Ad
Taker.
The Washington times., 1938-02-21
Principles Forced
Resignation---Eden

tions with Italy until this hos
tile propaganda ceased.
eden was referring to the radio
broadcasts sent out with Italian
government approval, held re-
sponsible by the foreign secretary
for fomenting unrest in Palestine,
Arabia and IndiaD
Conditions for success OF
such conversations do not exist
today. No ground for mutual
respect has been prepared"
RECALLS AGREEMENT
Eden recalled the Anglo-1talian
agreement signed in January Of
last year.
But almost simultaneously"
he said, "a considerable con-
signment of Italian battalionS
left for Spain. Little factual
progress has yet been made
in solution of the Spanish
problem.
Eden recalled that shortly after
Chamberlain and Premier MusSo-
lini exchanged letters of friend
ship and cooperation, anti.British
incidents occurred in the Medi-
terranean and Mussolini glorified
the victories of italian forces in
Spain.
CITES SPANISH PROBLEM
IT submit" he said, "that we
cannot risk further repetition
Of this experience. It Is my
contention that before the gov
ernment opens official converse
tionS with Rome we must make
further progress in the Spanish
problem.
I'VE must agree not only on
the need for withdrawal and
conditions for withdrawal OF
foreign volunteers, but we must
show the world not only a
promise but achievement.
"One party to the proposed
negotiations has indicated it is
now or never"
The Washington times., 1938-02-21
|GANNETT VOICES
DICTATOR FEAR
IN CHICAGO TALK.
Warns Nations Trend Is
Toward AutoCraCy

CHICAGO, Feb. ii QN.s).
Blunt warning that democracy
may be overthrown, If too much
power is entrusted to one person,
was voiced here today by Frank
E. Gannett, newspaper publisher
who recommended a 15-point pro
gram to improve economic condi-
tionS by placing more recovery
ahead of more reform"
In an address before the Union
League Club Gannett declared the
public does not realize the signifi-
cance Of the trend toward a
totalitarian state. He called on
Americans to see that I'VE have a
government that is afraid Of the
people, not the people afraid Of
the government"
RECOVERY IMPERATIVE
Unless we have recovery
soon," the publisher asserted.
"The way will be open here for
exactly what has happened in
Europe. Intolerable economic
conditions must be corrected.
The millions out Of work must
have employment. Our economic
system must be made to 4unc-
ton"
I'VE must make the people
understand, before 1t Is too
late, that what has happened in
other countries where Democ-
racy has been overpowdered
may hapen here" he warned.
IF we recognize that it may
happen here, it will never hap
pen"
Gannett expressed belief that
I'VE must put an end to personal
government and remember that
ours is a government Of laws and
not Of men,"
WANTS MORE POWER
"As a result Of the depres-
sion," he continued, "the PreSi-
dent was given unlimited,
alarming powerS-powerS so
great that he himself said we
have built up new instruments
of power, which in the hands OF
political puppets would pro
vide shacklyes for the liberty
of the people Although vast
powers have since been added
since, he constantly demands
more"
Gannett cited figures to show an
increase from 80 to 48 executively
controlled Federal agencies. He
contended Mr.. Roosevelt has
appropriated to him self fol
spending under Executive dis
cretion," in as years, nearly
$14, 500, ,O00, ,O00-nine times more
than 81 Presidents did in the ia
years from Washington down tC
March 4, 1888.
"The President has an idea
that wealth should be redis-
tributed," Gannett added. even
if that were desirable, he has
not adopted a sane policy"
HE RECOMMENDS
To achieve recovery, Gannett
suggested repeal Of the capital
gain and surplus-profits taxes, dis
tribution of profits among workers
an honest monetary system, q
long.term planning board tc
handle public works, an end tc
restriction on farm production
lower prices and reduction II
governmental expense.
The Washington times., 1938-02-21
Hitler Presses His Drive
+: To Nazify Central Europe

natically inspired with one spirit,
one will"
Colonies, and not loans or trade
concessions, alone will satisfy
Germans demands, Hitler said.
Therefore the claim for Ger
man colonial possessions will be
voiced from year to year with
increasing vigor. These posses
sions, which Germany did not
take away from other countries,
and which today are practically
of no value to these powers, are
indispensable for our own peo-
pie"
Hitler attacked the League OF
Nations as "an institution for de
Tending the interests Of Versailles
WILL NEVER RENTER
1--WE will never reenter it .
because on no account will we
allow the German nation to be-
come entangled in conflicts in
which the nation itself is not
interested. -.
Germany will recognize Man
chukuo in order to draw the
line of finality between the
policy of fantastic lack of under
standing and the policy of sober
respect for the facts of reality"
Seeing in BolsheviSm "the in
camation of human destructive
forces" Hitler stressed:
With one country alone have
we Scorned to enter into rela-
tions-Soviet Russia"
If Soviet doctrines would con
fine itself territorially to Russia
maybe one could put up with it,
he continued.
INSULTS ENGLAND
Alas! Jewish international
bolSheviSm attempts to hollow
Out the nations of the world
from its Soviet center" he said:
Those territories under Boil
shevik rule are no longer
sovereign nations having a ma
tiOnal life, but sections of the
revolutionary center of Moscow.
Il know Eden does not share
this view. Stain shares it and
shares 1t openly.
The Washington times., 1938-02-21
CONTINUED from Page II


the Nazi party and the German
army.
2. The demand for German
colonies will be constantly in
creased.
8. Germany will not reenter
the League of Nations.
4. Germany will recognize
the japanese conquest of Man
chukuo, but stands neutral in
the Sino-Japanese war.
5. Czechoslovakia'S 3,000,0
Germans, must have autonomy.
6. Germany's army is being
furthered strengthened.
AUSTRIA TO BE VASSAL
Most significant of Hitler's
many omissions was the lack,
which struck foreign nations like
a blow, of any assurances Of tu-
trfre independence of Austria.
Throughout his flaming speech,
the ReichSfuehrer returned again
and again to violent attacks on
Britain. and especially on Eden,
whom he personally vilified.
The long-awaited speech began
with a detailed recital of Nazi.
istn's accomplishments and an at.
tack on critics aboard.
1.-THE best proof for showing
up these lies is our success" he
said.
He especially denied reports
that the army Shakeup on Febru
airy 4 was in any way purge
He blamed ill.nealth for the resig
nation of War Minister Wernei
Won Blomberg.
4 READY FOR WAR
eff ever international agita-
zion or poisoning Of opinion
should attempt to rupture the
peace of the Reich" he pro.
Glaimed IN BiSmarck-like tones,
4then steel ana iron would take
The German people and German
homes under their protection"
s'The world would then see, as
0uick as lightning, to what ex-
Tent this Reich, people, party
and these armed forces are "a
The Washington times., 1938-02-21
Fireman Resigns
To Become Monk

ELIZABETH, N. J.-Michael
Anton, 81 years old, has turned in
his fireman's togs to don the robes
of a monk. A fireman for eight
years and a recent widower, he
spent a six months probationary
period in the Christian Brothers
Monastery order. Then he handed
his resignation to the fire COM
misSinnerS.
The Washington times., 1938-02-21
DEPLORES THREATS


Eden did not amplify this re-
mark, but the members inferred
he meant MusSolini had promised
the people of Italy he would stand
or fall on Italian dominance IN
the Mediterranean.
THE international situation
is such that it is a moment for
this country to stand firm.
Recent months, recent weeks
and recent days have seen sue
cessive violation of international
agreements and attempts to Sc
cure political decisions by fore
ible means.
Agreements that are worth
while are never made on the
basis Of threat, nor In the past
has this country been willing to
negotiate under such conditions.
SPEECH SURPRISE
1T may be that my reSigna-
ticn will facilitate the course Of
negotiations with Italy. If so,
no one will be more pleased
than l."
Eden's speech was frequently
punctuated by bursts OF cheer
ing, particularly when he statec
Britain must stand firm" The
majority Of members were sur
|prised by its vigor. They hac
anticipated a moderate speech
along the lines Of his letter ol
resignation.
In his 28-miAute "abdicatior
SPEECH" Eden constantly reiter
ated his "unhappinesS" over tht
fact differences Of opinion arose
between himself and his cabinet
colleagues.
But I should not be frank
to the house." he said, ".if I pre-
tended the italian converse
tions were an isolated issue be-
tween the Premier and myself.
It was not" ...
The Washington times., 1938-02-21
Continued from Page u

Continued from rage ~
of this country is and always
must be maintenance of peace.
However, peace to be endur-
ing, must rest on foundations OF
frank reciprocity and mutual
respect.
"The issue on which I re-
signed was whether or not con-
versations with Italy should be
opened at Rome now.
RAPS ITALIAN ATTITUDE
I'VE must be ready to negoti-
ate with all countries, whatever
their forms of government, to
promote international under
standing. But the method by
which to seek that end must
strengthen and not undermine
the foundation on which inter-
national confidece rests.
my coviction is that the at
titude of the Italian government
in international problems in gen
eral and regarding this country
in particular is not yet such as
to justify opening negotiations.
Propaganda a against this
country by the Italian govern
ment is rife throughout the
world. pledge myself to this
house not to open converse.
Evening star., 1938-08-31

aircraft artillery guns. He is recognized
as an international authority on the
science Of ballistics and his technical
advice has resulted In many refine
ments and improvements on all
wexpons.
Gen. Tschappat was korn at Bealls-
vile, Ohio, on August II. 1874, and
was appointed to the Military Academy
on June Is, 1892, and upon graduation
four years later was appointed a Sec
ond lieutenant in the artillery.
The greater part OF his service has
been at arsenals of the Army and as
inspector at plants manufacturing
munitions. He was chief ordnance
ofncer Of the Army of Cuban Paciflca-
ton and during the World War he
was ordnance oflcer Of the Port Of
Embarkation at Newport News. Va.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
MARINELEAGUE
WILL HAIL CHIEF
1llch Arrives Tomorrow for
Opening of National
Nonvepfion

Hailing the national commandant
with martial tunes, the Marine Corps
League will open its national conven-
ton here tomorrow night.
Maurice A. Illch, head Of the
league, will arrive in Union Station at
7:30 from his home in Albany, N. Y.
While the band of the 5th Battalion
Marine Corps Reserves Organized is
playing he will be greeted by national
staff officers
He will hold reception at $50 at
the Willard Hotel convention head
quarters.
Commissioner Melvin c. Hazen will
welcome delegates from every State at
10 am. Friday, in a business session
to be opened by Willard W. Seibert,
chairman of the Convention Commit
tee.
A military ball will be held at 10
pm. An orchestra in full marine
uniform, led by 1t Leon Brusilloff,
will furnish the music.
Troops will be reviewed and a parade
held Saturday morning at the marine
base in Quantico, Va. Buses will take
delegates from the hotel, leaving at 8
am. The conventions banquet is to
be held at the Willard at $50 pm.
Commandant Illch will place
wreath on the tomb of the Unknown
Soldier Sunday morning. Election of
officers and selection of the 1899 con-
vention city will follow.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
COURT Of APPEALS
VETERAN RETIRED
Co|ored Emp|oye, rs, Ends
38 Years of Service.
Gets Present.

Charles d. Freeman, 76-year- r-old
colored employe of the United States
Court of Appeals who is we'll known
to all members of the court and
countless lawyers here. was placed
on the retired list today, after 80
years service.
At brief ceremony shortly before
noon. he was presented with an in
scribed wallet containing $l00 by fel-
low employees.
The presentation was made by c.
Newell Atkinson, deputy clerk of the
tribunal The wallet bore the In
scription in gold letters: Charles D.
Freeman-in recognition of your
faithful service l9O0-l938-U. S. Court
of Appeals, D. c."
The veteran worker said he expects
to find plenty to keep him occupied.
He is grand secretary of the Grand
Lodge of Masonry for the District,
and grand recorder of the Grand
Commandery, Knights Templar. Re-
Gently he was reelected for the oath
consecutive year as imperial treas
urer Of the Imperial Council, Mobiles
of the Mystic Shrine. -. 50
In 1890, under the Supreme Court
for the District of Columbia, known
now as the District Court, he was ap-
pointed in the marshals Office. Three
years later, the present Court of Ap-
peals was organized and he was as
signed to wait on Robert Willard, the
first clerk of that tribunal. He was
sworn. in as messenger to the clerks
Office on February IL, 1900.
When an explosion occurred at the
Supreme Court Of the United States in
October, 1898. MIR. Freeman worked
between November, 1898, and Septem-
Der, 1899, filing records that could be
salvaged. He has waited on every
judge that ever sat on the appellate
bench, and he knows practically all the
practicing members Vt the bar.
Born here, July 2, 1862. the venerable
messenger witnessed a number of sen.
sational legal cases. His son, Elphonzo,
for 80 years has been employed in the
library Of the District Bar Association,
Another son. Benjamin, has worked
for some 38 years with Judd & Det-
weller, printing and engraving firm
here.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
g.. NJ. Patents
4 Reor'Engine
Auto System,
Ey the Associated Press

Es the Associated Press.
General Motors Corp. patented yes
terday system for rear-engine opera
ton of automobiles.
Although none of the manufacturers
OF popular types of automobiles has
indicated any early intention of mar
ketlng a rear-engine machine, Henry
Ford also obtained recent patents for
such vehicle.
The General Motors device, invented
by Eric Ole schjolin of Pontiac.
Mich, would connect the conventional
clutch pedal and gear shifting lever
with the rear engine by means of
metal ribbons.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
u. S. Sees Educational Lists
Rising to $4,000, 600 Enrollees
Public's Growing Confidence That the
schools Can Do Something About
School Problems Held Reason.

restricted immigration. About 2,00o,-
900 6-year-olds will enter school for
the first time next month";.
Rough estimates for the division OF
public and private school pupils for
1889 are:
Kindergartens and elementary
schools, 22,40o.000; high schools, g.
100000; colleges, 100000; evening
schools, 100000; part-time and con-
tinuation, 325,000; extension classes,
100000; short-tefm courses, 10000;
w. P. A. nursery schools and adult
classes, 100000: summer schools,
5O4, 900.
Junior colleges were expected TO
continue their rapid growth this au-
tumn. Miss Goodykoontz said, adding
that kindergartens were growing slow
ly but steadily. At present kinder
garten training is available only to
one child out Of three in cities and Is
almost unknown. in rural areas.
Approximately l,075,000 teachers
will take over classes next month,
10000 of them in one-room schools.
In vocational education new courses
will be offered for workers in dis
tributive occupations such as selling
and business management. Training
will be given to firemen, policemen,
water works employees and others in
public service jobs.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
EUROPE AI!.SKSU.S.
PLANES QUICKLY
Britain, France Pressing for
Speedy Delivery of 500
Aircraft.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
Great Britain and France. facing a
crisis in Europe, are making every
effort to hasten delivery of the war;
plane re-enforcements they have or
dered in the United States.
Informed persons indicated today,
however. that the craft would not be
ready for shipment within four or
five months
The German Czech situation, which
occasioned the appeals for quick de-
livery Is receiving the closest study
by President Roosevelt and State De-
partment officials. Should conflict
break out in Europe before the planes
are completed. the American Neutral
ity Act might prevent their shipment.
Great Britain has ordered 400
reconnaissance and training planes in
this country-200 from the Lockheed
company and 200 from the North
American Aviation Corp. France has
ordered 100 pursuit planes from Cur
tiss-Wright.
France preceded Britain, through
manufacturers here, in taking the
first formal step toward obtaining
licenses from the Munitions Control
Board for the export of the planes.
Licenses totaling $5,00O.0O0 were
issued for French planes last month,
but shipments have not started.
Great Britain has not yet applied for
the licenses.
American aviation manufacturers
are working to capacity on orders from
the American Army and Navy and
from civilians. Several companies
which have received foreign orders
are known to be enlarging their
plants.
Arms shipments to Great Britain
and France were low in June Britain
took 40,50646 worth of material, in
cluding explosives. France bought
s58,745 worth of supplies, principally
civil airplanes.
Licenses for shipments to Germany
totaled S138,38431. consisting almost
entirely of civil airplanes. Under the
act creating the Munitions Control
Board, however, these are listed as war
materials.
The European situation was the sub
tect of conference yesterday between
President Roosevelt and Secretary Hull
Although both declined comment after
ward, it is known that some govern
ment officials regard Europe as being
at crossroads between peace and war.
These officials believe that the Nazi
party convention at Nuremberg next
week may provide the climax of the
German-Czech crisis. All American
ENJOYS in Europe are at their posts,
keeping the State department informed
of developments.
Senator Reynolds, Democrat, of
North Carolina. said today he would
ask the next Congress to appoint a
congressional committee to study world
political and economic conditions. It
would be instructed to visit trouble
spot" such as Spain and China, and
report its findings to Congress.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
MUNSON PLAN DELAYED

NEW YORK. Aug. 81 R.-A hear
ing on the confirmation Of proposed
plan of reorganization for the Mum
son Steamship Line, scheduled before
Federal Judge Alfred c. Coke yester-
day, was adjourned to September %.
The adjournment was caused, said
Stoddard Stevens of counsel for the
Munson Line Reorganization Com
mittee. by the failure of negotiations
toward the lifting of certain maritime
liens against the steamships American
Legion, Pan-America and Southern
Cross
Evening star., 1938-08-31
By ,he Associated Press.

Government officials forecast a
rising market" in education today at
the start Of a new school year for
33,000,000 children and adults.
Miss Bess Goodykoontz, assistant
Federal commissioner of education,
said the rising market" was evil
denced by the public's growing con-
f1dence in education In contrast to
the confusion Of the first post-de-
preston, years.
There's a feeling that the schools
can do something about many serious
economic and social problems" she
said. 'The public is demanding that
the schools be adequate, and at every
age level, school systems are widening
their programs to fit community
needs"
She said high schools were trying
to provide programs to hold older
boys and girls in schools and to pro-
vide part-time or evening schools for
those who have already dropped out.
Miss Goodykoontz said increases in
enrolment were expected in high
school. college, vocational and adult
classes.
On the other hand, enrollments in
the first six grades have been de-
creasing slightly for several years be-
cause of the declining birthrate and
Evening star., 1938-08-31

ment age Of 64,
a C or ding to
orders issued by
the War Depart
ment.
The department
said that while
Gen. Tschappat
did not originate
any one particular
weapon, his in
huence has been
reflected in the
development of
practically q ! !
modern weapons,
particularly those
p e r t a / n i n g to
specialized anti
Evening star., 1938-08-31
FREIGHT RATES WAIT
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
President Roosevelt said yesterday
1t was too far ahead for him to know
whether he would have any recon-
mendations for Congress about adjust
ing southern freight rates.
Many agencies are working on that
problem, he added
The differential in southern rates
was described by the National Emer-
gency Council in a recent report to
the President as one Of the factors
to be considered in improving southern
economic conditions.
Evening star., 1938-08-31

IS Pairs $500 WIND
SOR'S. Broken sizes. All
styles ---------SZ.95
13 Poirs $3.50 6 $500
BOSTONIANS. Broken
sizes in all styles -S5.95
81 Poirs $500 & $3.50
MANSFIELD'S. Variety
of styles. Broken sizes,
s4.55
Evening star., 1938-08-31

Solid rock ope complete eight piece groups with Twin Beds.
Regular Prices beginning at $685.
August Sale beginning
Genuine Honduras Cuban and Amazon mahogany groups Full
pete eight pieces, with Twin Beds
Regular Prices beginning at 5275-
Anou e. beo;nu
Evening star., 1938-08-31
GEN. TSCHAPPAT
RET|REDBY ARMY
Former Chief of Ordnance
Quits on Attaining
Age of 81.

Maj. Gen. William H. Tschappat,
former chief Of ordnance Of the Army,
today was placed on the retired list,
having attained the statutory retire.
Evening star., 1938-08-31
LABOR ACCUSES CIRCUS
Letter to Roosevelt Charges
Ringling Show Lockout.

NEW YORK, Aug. 81 R,.-The
American Federation of Actors yes
terday made public copy Of letter
to President Roosevelt in which the
union accused the Ringing Bros
Barnus & Bailey Circus Of having vio-
lated the Wagner Act.
Specifically, the federation claimed
that the Ringing Circus shutdown
in Scranton, Pa, in June was not the
fault of labor, but was "in effect
lockout" caused by the management's
insistence upon wage cut in viola
ton of a five-year closed-shop con-
tract"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-18
JOHNSON WILL MEET MURPHY
 NEXT SMOKER
Juneau Athletic Club S Card, for Coming Fri
 day, Being LinedUp

One week from tonight, the sec ond smoker of the Juneau Athletic Club will be given There will be eight fights, forty rounds.
 Jim Johnson of San Francisco, and captain of the Electron, will oe the opponent of Eddie Murphy, of Juneau, in the main event. John son will enter the ring weighing 149 pounds and Murphy will tip the scales at 147 pounds. Johnson is a good clean fighter. using both his hands Murphy is too well known to need extra mention at this time.
 Jim Gleason of Wrangell, and Bill Gordon of Juneau, is another bout lined up and signed. This scrap should also prove good.
 Slugger Weaver is in splendid condition. He went six sizzling rounds last night with Bill Gordon. Bill Carpenter of Sitka, will enter the ring with Gleason.
 Big Boy Erickson Is rounding in to form and Matchmaker Jack Will son is puzzled as to naming his op ponent among several fast goers
 All the ringsters are training faithfully. Tickets went on sale today.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1938-02-18
BASKETBALL BANQUET IS
 HELD HERE

Skagway, Douglas and Juneau High School basketball players as- sembled in the banquet room of Percy's Cafe last night for an in- formal dinner preceding last nights game, with Principal A. s. Dun ham, presented as the brief speak CT of the evening.
 Juneau High School players were hosts for the affair, which as sembled 32. Following the banquet, the players proceeded to the high school gymnasium, where Skagway and Douglas met on the floor, and Juneau took on the All-Stars.
 Among officials prese mt were Superintendent A. B. Phillips, Prin- cipal A. s. Durham, Coach w. P Hautala of Juneau, Coach Wesley Ruble of Skagway, and Coach Mar tin Peterson of Douglas.