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The Washington times., 1938-06-18
100000 CHINESE
FACE DEATH AS
FLOOD SPREADS

SHANGHAI, June 18 Q.N.S0.
China's spreading Yellow River
flood brought devastation to new
sections of the country today and
Threatened virtually to drown out
for the time being at least
central front hostilities in the
lSinoJapaneSe war.
Japanese authorities here an
Inounced the flood area in Honan
province alone now covers 1000
square miles.
Two thousand villages, they
said, are inundated and another
| 500 are partly submerged.
Seven hundred thousand Chi
nese are threatened with death in
the raging waters, the Nipponese
added, while 100000 are beyond
rescue"
Meanwhile, foreign military OBJ
servers believe the Japanese mill
tary campaign has been seriously
impeded by the deluge from the
Yellow River. The over-burdened
Yangtze also threatened to add
its waters to the torrent.
perts said, the Nipponese might
be forced to halt their operations
completely-perhaps even reverse
their offensive against HankoW.
The spectre of pestilence hov.
cred over hundreds of thousands
of persons. Starvation, famine,
disease-cholera and smallpox
threatened to follow in the wake
of the deluge. The downpour of
rain showed little sign of abate-
ment.
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
4-H CLUBS HEAR
LATVIAN ENVOY

Delegates to the National Al
Club encampment heard Minister
OF Latvia Alfred Bilmanis discuss
problems of farm home ownership
today at conference in the South
Building of the Department OF
Agriculture.
other items on today's program
included an address by Allen
Eaton, of the Russell Sage Founda-
ton, and tours Of the Smithson-
ian Institution, the Washington
Monument, and the washington
Cathedral.
Willis R. Gregg, chief of the
Weather Bureau. yesterday told
the delegates specialized forms OF
weather service were being de-
veloped to where they marked a
new epoch in meteorology.
Speakers yesterday said farm
youths inevitably will have to
seek work in the cities in the fu-
ture because of population trends.
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
Star May Seek
GOuernOrship

HOLLYWOOD, Cal, June 1S
0.N.SD.-If public reaction is
favorable, Leo Carrillo, screen
star, will desert the cameras and
run for governor of California, he
said today.
After all this dog fight in
both parties, I'm inclined to an
nounce as candidate for the
Democratic nomination." said
Carrillo.
Carrillo said If he entered the
race he would start a parade at
the Mexican border on his pinto
and diSband at the State Capitol
with band playing California,
Here I Am"
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
100000 Property Stake
In County ZOning Lawsuit

ROCKVILLE, Md, June 18.
Realizing tn at approximately
$1,O00,000 worth of property is at
stake, the Maryland National
Capital Park and Planning Com
mission yesterday intervened in
a lawsuit here filed by Peter Fritz
which challenges the constitution
ality of the Montgomery county
zoning ordinance.
Arguments on the petition filed
by the Park Commission were
heard by Judge Charles w. Wood
ward in circuit court here yester-
day and decision withheld.
James H. Pugh, chief counsel
Itor Fritz, a Wheaton restaurant
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
Rev. Cartwright
To Lead Service

The Rev. John K. Cartwright
will preach the baccalaureate ser.
mon for Wilson Teachers College
at the Church of the Immaculate
Conception, Eighth and N Streets
Northwest, at p. M, tomorrow.
The Rev. Laurance Shehan, of St
Patrick's Church, also will speak
Music will be provided by the
boy choristers under direction of
G. A. Benson. Invocation will be
delivered by the Rev. George John.
son, Of Catholic University.
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
D. C.'s $44,O93.3O
Added to Fund

The Districts" check for $44..
O93.3O-net receipts from the Presi.
dents Birthday Ball Celebration
here last January-haS been sent
to the White House.
Forwarding the check, Commiss-
ioner Melvin c. Hazen, general
chairman of the local celebration.
said the total did not include
Washington contributions to the
March of Dimes" He commended
Vice General Chairman Richmond
B. Keech for his activities in ar
ranging the celebration.
The Washington times., 1938-06-18

owner, filed motion asking that
proceedings be halted pending ap-
peal from a decision which dis
solved an injunction restraining
the county from prosecuting Fritz
for alleged violation Of zoning
regulations.
Fritz, who also is represented by
Miss Vivian Simpson and Joseph
B. Simpson, jr., has two suits in
which the county's zoning ordi-
nances are at stake. The first
simply involves the appeal while
the second would invalidate all
county zoning, thereby rendering
all Of the Park Commissions zon.
ing void. - =
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
Mean Thief!
COpper's Baton, Left
By Post, Stolen

For the first time since the
name was changed to Maine Ave.
nue. Southwest, from Water Street,
the thoroughfare made the police
blotter today.
Policeman G. E. Van Meter,
attached to the Harbor Precinct,
was forced to cast reflection on
the streets fair name when he
reported last night that, while
directing traffic at Maine Avenue
and G Street Southwest, he left
his policeman's baton leaning
against a lamp post.
Somebody swiped the baton.
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
Texas City Gets
USHA Slum Fund

G.N.S. Representative Maverick
CD of Texas today announced
that Nathan Straus, U. 8. Housing
Administrator, had informed him
approval of a $4,000, 900 slum clear.
ance project for San Antonio
Tex, will be forthcoming in a
week.
Funds for the project, a 1900
family unit with record low-rent
specified, were "earmarked" by the
agency five weeks ago and applica'
ton is now being considered
Maverick made the announcement
following a conference with StrauS
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
Franco Troops
Gain 4 Miles
In CasteHon

HENDAYE, Franco.Spanish BOZ
der. June 18 G.N.SD.-ExtremelN
heavy fighting ragged on the Cas-
tellon front today as Nationalist
forces pushed southwark dowr
the Mediterranean coast five miles
below the seaport Of Castellon Dc
la Plana.
At Salamanca, nationalist au
thorities asserted Spanish govern
nent attacks in the Castillo de
Wllamanfa sector were heavily
repulsed, and that Generailsslme
Frances troops were continuing
their drive.
TAKE VILLAREAL
Government authorities at Bar
celona announced exceptionally
heavy fighting resulted in capture
of Villareal by their forces. The
entire city, save for isolated points
was retaken, Barcelona claimed.
The Barcelona communlque
also stated government troops were
"brilliantly successful" in attack
ing positions in the Pueola oe
Valverde area.
AS a result of yesterdays opera
tions, the nationalists stated, their
troops advanced four miles on the
Castellon front.
RIVER CROSSED
Nationalist headquarters at
Saragossa announced Gen. Miguel
Aranda's Gaician army corps
pushed forward from Castillo to
villa Malesa, crossing the Mijares
River at several points.
Madrid dispatches, Gisputing the
claims, ported government
forces commanded by Gen. Jose
Miaja hurled the Franco leglons
back across the river when
Villareal was recaptured.
Miaja threw his best forces into
the Castellon front battle in an
effort to stem the advance toward
CaStellon de Ia Plana and the
vitally important port of Valencia
The Washington times., 1938-06-18

grimly warned today.
I'VE are going to be on guard
and ready to investigate any
charges that have the color Of
merit" said Senator Walsh CD
of Massachusetts,, a member Of
the committee.
1t was Walsh who submitted
and had approved by the com.
mittee a statement saying:
"The committee intends to
give broad construction to the
language of the resolution (cre.
ating the committee) and to
follow it's spirit as we'll as its
letter, and to make full use Of
the power and authority vested
in it, without fear or favor and
without partiSanship.
CANDIDATES WARNED
ANY other course would be
to fail to measure up to the
obligation imposed by the Sen
ate upon the committee and
subject them to the charge of
indifference toward honest and
clean elections.
THE committee gives warn
ing now to all candidates for
senatorial office, their friends
and aides, that any violation or
attempted violation of the laws
pertaining to the conduct of
the campaign and the conduct
of the election, indeed any i'm
proper conduct whatsoever, will
invite investigation by this
committee, and if found to have
occurred, will be fully exposed
and publicized with a view to
criminal prosecution through
appropriate channels, if such be
warranted.
"The committee likewise gives
warning that all Government
agencies must keep clear of all
primary and election campaigns
must keep their hands off.
CENSURE ASSURED
"Any other course, in the
judgment of the committee,
would amount in reality to the
use of Federal funds to influ-
ence votes, and under the terms
of the Senate resolution, would
require investigation and cen
sure, and is to be exposed, con-
demned and prevented in SO far
as it is within the power OF this
committee to do So"
The committee, of which Seni
tor Morris Sheppard CD of Texa'
is chairman, will meet again Fir
day to perfect its plans for il
vestigating senatorial campaigns
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
Burglar Steals
Sc from Office

A burglar who jimmied hall
door some time during the night
obtained about Sc in change from
the cashiers drawer in the offices
of the Phoenix Mutual Life Insur-
ance Company, on the eighth
floor of the Southern Building.
The robbery was discovered early
today by William G. Talbot.
cashier,
The Washington times., 1938-06-18


He would have the major ma
tions include in the compact q
pledge to impose economic sane
tionS upon countries that break
such an agreement.
But before he would have Amer
lea join such an agreement, Sen
ator Pittman would have to be
assured that Germany, Italy
Japan and Soviet Russia would
become parties to it, he said.
PREDICT APPROVAL
II believe the Senate would
ratify such a treaty" he told
international News Service in
discussing the resolution adopted
by the Senate just before Con-
gress adjourned, condemning the
'inhuman" bombing of civilian
populations. He said:
Civilization condemns the
frightful bombing of civil popu-
lationS. noncombatant m en-,
women and children.
1T cannot be justified as a
military necessity, for this
method of warfare simply re.
doubles the hostility of the op-
posing forces. 1t makes demons
of them and unlooses barbara.
ties which we had thought
passed centuries ago."
An agreement to stop trading
with nations who violate a pledge
against bombing civilian popula.
tions and perhaps other savage
methods of warfare, such as pei.
soning wells, would not result in
war, in Pittman'S opinion.
FAVOR TRADE BAN
II do not suggest that there
be an agreement to use force
against violators of the proposed
treaty" Pittman said. IF all of
the major nations as well as
others agree to stop trading with
the nation that violates its
pledge, I don't believe that coun-
try would continue its violation
or attempt to make war against
the other nations"
Plttman sponsored the Senate
resolution condemning bombing of
civilian populations. AS he is the
Administrations spokesman on
foreign relations in the Senate,
his views gave color to reports
State Department officials are
holding formal conversations with
representatives of other nations
on the subject.
HULL'S VIEWS
In an address at Nashville,
Tenn, on June 3, Secretary of
State Hull said:
With the use of armed force
assuming the aspect of scarcely
imaginable brutality, we are
prepared to join with other ma
tions in reSuming and vigor-
ously carrying forward the work,
so auspiciously begun at The
Hague two generations ago, of
humanizing by common agree
ment the rules and practices of
warfare"
Regardless of whether an inter-
agreement is reached to
outlaw aerial bombing of civilian
populations, there is likely to be
general overhauling of Americas
neutrality act at the next session
If Congress, Pittman said
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
''BingO Jitters"
Tie Up Highway

TEANECK, N. j., June 1S
GN.SJ.-Police here suffered
from a new kind of ailment known
as "bingo jitters" today. Highway
traffic was tied up several times
in a rush of bingo addicts to the
new Teaneck armory.
Prizes offered by the Bergen
county American Legion resulted
in 10000 persons trying to
squeeze into the hall, which holds
. about 1900.
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
CCC Camp Started
At CarderOCk, Md.

In anticipation of acquisition by
the Federal Government of the
old Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
property, construction of a perma-
nent Civilian Conservation Corps
camp in the George Washington
Memorial Parkway area near Car
derock, Md. has been started.
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
TREASURY CONDITION

Q.N.S0 Treasury balance June
16, $2,399,321,345.76; internal reve
nus, $5,367,019.20; customs re
ceiptS, $11,691, ,642.35; receipts, IS,
$40. DOL ,688; expenditures, 1888,
954,633.
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
ASSAILS
HOUSE GROUP ON
BLACKLIST BILL
BY EDWARD B. LOCKETT

Q.N.SO John L. Lewis today
met the recent rebuff he received
at the hands of the House Rules
Committee by dedicating his forces
to a program for reshaping the
rules of Congress.
The CIO leader, whose indus
trial unions embrace a member
ship of nearly 100000 workers,
outlined his move in a statement
to be published in the CTO news
paper. He said action of the
House Rules Committee in refus-
ing right of way to legislation
"blacklisting" Government con
tract seekers failing to comply
with the Wagner Labor Act con-
Stituted a rule of the majority
by minority. All this, ne said,
must be changed, and organized
labor must apply the pressure for
the changing.
ASSAILS SYSTEM
"The entire committee system
of Congress requires reexamina-
tion," Lewis wrote, both as to
the Rules Committee and as to
the committees, which report
bills for action.
'The present system (of con-
gresSional procedure) which en-
ables fractional minority to
control our national legislature
can no longer be tolerated"
Had the blacklist" legislation
been permitted by the Rules Com
mittee to go to the House floor,
the CIO leader insisted, it would
have been overwhelmingly passed.
He then reiterated his earlier
charge that the House was
"cowardly" in hiding behind the
Rules Committee, as he put it.
DESERVED VOTE
He said the vigorous campaign
which he and other CIO officials
conducted for the legislation
Lewis personally went to the Capt.
tol two days and pleaded with
Representatives to support the
blacklist" bill-was justified, and
that at least labor deserved a vote
on the measure by the House
membership.
Failure in the session of Con-
gress just adjourned will not
daunt the CIO forces, but will
stimulate them to further effort
in behalf of legislation for the
working man, Lewis said,
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
Pittman Suggests
Pact to Outlaw
War Barbarities
Senator Urges Powers Pledge Economic Sane.
tions Against Nations Bombing Civilians
Bv ARTHUR HACHTEN

ory
international to outlaw bombing of civilian
populations from the air and other barbares of warfare
advocated today by Senator Key Ptman D Nevada chair
man Of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
Campaign Inquiry
Committee Warns
"No Whitewash!"
Special Probers Announce Policy of Full
Exposure of Improper Actions

QNS) There will be whitewash if Federal State
funds influence Senatorial elections this year.
bers Of the special Senate Campaign Investigating committee
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
EVERY DAY
BARGAIN DAY

Herald and Times Miscellaneous
For Sale Ads offer amazing
household bargains EVERY
DAY in the Classified Section
-. Everything you need-furni-
ture, vacuum cleaners, refrig-
orators, pianos, musical inStru-
ments-priced low for quick
sale-far below what you'd eX-
pect to pay. Get the Classified
shopping habit and pocket the
savings.
The Washington times., 1938-06-18
RATES BY CARRIER IN WASHING
TON. D. c.. AND SUBURBS
RATES By MAIL FOB VIRGINIA, MARY.
LAND. WEST VIRGINIA AND
NORTH CAROLINA

ALL NAIL SUBSCRIPTIONS PAYABLE
80 N ADYANCD
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-05

room table.
(a)-Blue and yellow tercentenary
colOrs.
Cb)-Mixed flowers.
Glass 2-For porch. (a)-Basket.
Cb)-other cOntainer.
Glass 3-Hall table with two acces-
sories.
Glass Sea shell bouquets.
Glass Arrangement of roses.
Glass 6-Bouquets for dolls table.
not over Z inches, by children under
IL years.
Glass Arrangement by young
people under 16 years of age. al
Blue and yellow tercenteHary colors.
(b)-Mixed. (c)-Wild flowers or
grasses.
Glass S-Hanging baskets, any
flowers or foliage in container to
hang from or against the wall.
Glass Arrangement of flowers in
twin containers.
Glass 1O-Arrangement in pottery.
Sussex modern, antique or kitchen
ware.
Glass 11-Arrangement OF flowers
in a tercentenary souvenir tray.
Glass 12-Vegetables or dried fruits
or plants in wooden container for
side table or dining table.
Glass 13-House plants. al
Foliage. (b)-Foilage.
Glass 14-Minature gardens. not
over "a inches.
Glass 15-Specimen blooms. grown
by exhibitor. Containers furnished
by committee).
a-Roses, one in vase.
b-Zinnias, one large, two small.
c-Gladiola. three best. any variety.
d-White Hydrangea, one head.
e-Marigolds, one yellow, two or
ange. three single, six blooms.
f-Dahlias. one bloom on long stem
one white. two pink, three yellow. /
four red, five orchid or lavender, six
orange, seven three best pompom.
Glass 16-Old favorites arranged |
in bowls.
a-Zinnias. not over Is blooms.
b-Marigolds.
c-Ageratum.
d-Petunia.
e-Nasturtiums.
Glass 17-Arrangement of green
plant material.
Glass 1S-Shadow boxes.
Glass 19-Bouquet under glass.
A prize will be awarded to the ex
hibitor. winning the most blue rib
bons in all classes excepting class
IS. Specimen blooms, in which class
a separate prize will be awarded to
the one winning the most blue rib
bons for flowers grown by exhibitor.
Prizes will be: Blue ribbon. First
red ribbon. Second, white ribbon;
third. Gold seal; special award.
Reynolds Ladies' Aid will meet at
the home of Mrs. Walter Thomas of
Milton, Aug. IL. All are invited.
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-05

origin. The house was occupied by
his son, William Fisher. The family
had left home about an hour before
the fire was noticed by neighbors.
The house and contents were a COM
plete loss. The family had gone to
Ocean City, Md. Loss about $500
with only a small insurance.
The Sussex County Volunteer
Firemen's Association at a meeting
Tuesday night, in Frankford. went
on record as opposing the sale Of
fireworks to individuals. The Rev.
L. e. Wimbrow. pastor of Grace M.
f. Church, Millsboro, was appoint
ed chaplain OF the association for
the ensuing year.
The following officials of various
volunteer fire companies and asso-
Citations gave talks: The Rev. L. e.
Wimbrow, the Rev. C. S. Reese of
Milton. Howard Wainwright and Ar
chic Davis. Ocean City. Md. How
ard Sheldon. Talleyville: L. W. Wal
ker, Caleb Johnson and L. C. Bailey
of Laurel. Prof. r. B. Griswell of
the fire service extension college
of engineering. University of Mary
land will address the association
at the October meeting. Refresh
ments were served by the local COM
pany.
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-05
SEAFORD

Miss Mary Lee Poole, chairman OF
the drive for homes for the under
privileged city children, recently an
nounced that the date of their arrival
has been set for Monday, August Sthi
instead of Tuesday past, as previous
ly planned This change in date was
made to accommodate some Of the
ladies who were going to entertain
some of the children. Every year a
| New York newspaper makes a drive
to give some little tenement children
chance to enjoy the happiness OF
good wholesome home in the coun-
try. Chairmen in the various COM
munities are enlisting in the work,
and they endeavor to arrange for
good homes for two weeks vaca-
ton for the children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi S. Warrington
have returned to their home after
spending the past week at RehOboth
as the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Purse and Mr.. and Mrs. Norris
Kitchens.
Mrs. Theodore S. HattOn, who un-
derwent a serious operation at the
Kent Hospital in Dover about three
weeks ago. returned home very much
improved on Tuesday of this week.
Mrs. James B. Thompson, ST., who
has been seriously i'll at her home
on King street, is improved.
Robert B. Elliott, vice-president OF
the Allen Package Company. frac-
tured a bone in his foot this past
week in a fall at the mill.
The Seaford Garment Company, N.
M. Conaway, manager, reOpened this
week after being closed for three
weeks to make improvements and
give the operators vacation.
Work was started this Monday on
the WPA projects in Seaford. The
projects calls for 5000 foot extern
sion in Seaford's waterworks system.
Ten new fire hydrants will be in
stalled under the new project. The
project will cost around $4,000.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Toby Thompson
and daughters, Sara Elba and Patsy.
have returned here after spending
three months in Florida and Tennes-
see. Mr.. Thompson has been ap-
pointed general sales manager for
the Remington Rand Company on
the Eastern Shore of Maryland and
Southern Delaware.
DR.. Harrison NJ. Manning was re-
Gently appointed a member of the
executive committee of the Delaware /
Game and Fish Protective Associa- !
tiOn.
Mr.. Cabel Fine has returned to his !
business in Springfield, Mass. after
spending the past weekend with his
wife at their home on High street.
Mrs. l.. w. Hurley who is pa
tient at the Kent Hospital in Dover
is reported as being improved but is
necessary for her to remain there
for a while to be under observation.
Alvin L. Marvel local fruit broker,
who spends the winter months in
the southern states in the interest OF
his business, is spending some time
here at his residence on Front street.
Milford chronicle., 1938-08-05
OVERLOOK

Mr.. and Mrs. Phillip ChOrmann and
son, Phillip. Jr., of Blackwater, \. j..
spent the weke end with the for
mer's son, MIR. and Mrs. Harold Chor-
mann and children.
Miss Leah Truitt is spending the
week end as the guest of Miss Mary
Lowe in Philadelphia.
Miss Elsie Parsons who is working
i'm Milford, spent the week end with
her mother. Mrs. Ethel Parsons.
Miss H. Elsie Hitch of Georgetown
spent the week end with her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. John Hitch.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Campbell had
as their guest on Thursday Mr.. Char
ley Rust and the Minister and family
all of Media, Pa.
James McCentre of Lewes is spend
ing the week with his uncle and aunt
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert White.
Miss Wheeler of Harrington called
on Mrs. Robert White and daughter,
Faye. Tuesday evening.