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Evening star., 1938-10-22
DRIVER SENTENCED
IN DEATH OF GIRL, 8
Operator Of Truck Is First to Draw
Maximum Under Negligent
Homicide Act.

Judge Edward M. Curran, In Police
Court today, sentenced Ryland Duprey,
colored, "a, truck driver of 400 block
of A street NE, to one year In jail
and fined him $1,000, or another year
in Jail. in the first maximum sentence
handed down under the Negligent
Homicide Act since its passage in June.
1885.
Police Court attaches said that
among the approximately 20 convic-
tions under the act, there had been =
number Of sentences of one year. but
that the maximum sentence had never
before been given.
Duprey was convicted earlier this
week on the negligent homicide charge
in connection with the trafac death
of an 8-year-old colored girl, Earline
Willis, 1l06 o street NV. last June.
The girl was killed instantly when
she was struck by q truck driven by
Duprey as she crossed the street at
Eleventh and o streets near her
home last June 18. Duprey was work.
ing on construction Job on Eleventh
street and had pulled to the left Of
a stopped street car when the girl
was hit. Defense attorneys said one
side Of Eleventh street was blocked
and that the passing Of street cars on
the left was regular practice during
the construction period.
Judge Curran denied Defense Attor-
ney William A. Gallagher's argument
for motion for new trial, following
imposing of the sentence. Mr.. Gal
lagher noted an appeal. David A.
Hart, assistant United States attorney,
conducted the. case for the prosecu-
ton.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
OLD PAY RESTORED
TO CHRYSLER CORP,
Step Taken in Anticipation of
Increased Business-Willys
to Recall 1000 Workers.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
DETROIT, Oct. 22.-The Chrysler
Corp. announced today the restoration
OF the compensation of salaried en-
ployes receiving less than $500 Q
month to the level in effect before re-
ductions were made last March 16.
The announcement, by K. T. Keller,
president, also said individual con-
sideration" will be given those receiv-
ing more than $500 at that time. The
new salaries will be effective Octo-
Der 81.
General Motors Corp. announced
similar action last Tuesday.
Mr.. Keller did not state how many
employees would be affected by the
restoration of the salary reductions
nor did he reveal the sum involved.
but he said the step was taken I'm
view Of the anticipated increase in
volume OF general business and the
favorable reception of the corpora
tion's new models for 1885,"
Toledo Willys-O Overland Motors,
Inc, said it expects to recall more
than 1000 workers next week, bring
ing operations to peak for the re-
organized company.
David r. Wilson, WHY'S president,
said the firm would begin shipping
new models In . fortnight.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
Reporter Says Armed Bands
Closed Lansing, Mich., Stores
activities Committee Told
of Flying Squadrons' Operating
During Labor H0liday.'

see County Circuit Court, who issued
an order for eviction Of the strikers
said he believed Sheriff Thomas VOL
colt would have executed the writ ex-
cept that he was prevented from doing
so by the chief executive Of the State
Of Michigan"
The Judge said Sheriff Wolcott
feared he would lose his job II he
carried out the order.
Mr.. Barringer yesterday accused Gov.
Murphy of Unreasonable action In not
giving us help when we should have
had It," He related repeated attempts
to obtain aid from the State in dealing
with the strike situation, which several
witnesses said was accompanied by
rioting.
The situation got so bad, he said,
that it became necessary to supplement
the city police force with reserves re-
cruited from the American Legion and
other sources.
In Flint last night Gov. Murphy de-
tended his course in campaign speech.
Sheriff Wolcott spoke from the same
platform in support Of the Governors s
stand.
Mr.. Barringer said investigators for
the Senate Civil Liberties Committee
demanded the names and addresses of
the reservists, but he refused to give
them because he knew that yellow,
dirty tactics Of intimidation" could be
used against the individuals.
Describing the lawless conditions
which, he said, existed in the city
during the strike, Mr.. Barringer as
serted:
1T was the attitude of the La Fol-
lette committee and of Gov. Murphy,
which I call reasonable, that built it
up to what it was"
Senator La Toilette, Progressive, of
Wisconsin is chairman Of the Civil
Liberties Committee.
Representative Mosier, Democrat, of
Ohio questioned the witnesses closely
(See UN-AMERICAN, Page A-83
Evening star., 1938-10-22
BY the Associated Press.


The House Committee on un-Amer-
ican Activities received testimony to-
day that rowing bands of men"
went about Lansing, Mich, June 7,
1887, forcing stores to close while q
labor holiday" was in progress.
The testimony was given by Donald
w. Gardner, who reported holiday"
developments for the Detroit Times.
Under questioning by Chairman
Dies Mr. Gardner said flying squad
rons" drove about Lansing during the
June day, visited stores and closed
all business establishments except drug
stores and hotels.
Many of the men carried sticks and
clubs, the reporter asserted.
These were the flying squadrons-
the shock troops Of the United Auto
mobile Workers." he. said.
Another witness before the COM
mittee today-John M. Barringer, for
mer city manager Of Flint-said he
understood the Communist party in
Michigan was supporting Gov. Frank
Murphy. The basis of his information,
Mr.. Barringer said, was newspaper re-
ports.
Has there been any reputation Of
that support?" Representative Dies
asked.
Not to my knowledge" the witness
responded.
Gov. Murphy's name also figured in
Mr.. Gardeners testimony. The reporter
said that during the holiday, the Gov
ernor spoke to the downtown crowd.
It. Harold Mulbar of the Michigan
State police told the Investigators yes
terday the holiday demonstrations
were begun in protest against arrest
OF several persons for illegal picket
ing.
Gov Murphy's course during the
sit-down strike in the Fisher Body
plants at Flint was condemned by
other witnesses yesterday.
Judge Paul v. Gadola of the Genes
Evening star., 1938-10-22
TELEGRAPH MESSENGERS
THREATEN TO WALK OUT
Employers Plea for Exemption
From ascent Wage Minimum
Brings Strike Move.
Py tie Associated Press.

ny tie Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct 22-Organized
telegraph messenger boys countered
with a strike threat the requeset of
their employers yesterday for exemp-
ton from a Is cents an hour minimum
Of the Federal wage-hour bill effective
Monday.
Application of Western Union and
Postal Telegraph companies for ex-
emption Of the messengers was taken
under advisement by DR.. William
Leiserson, Department Of Labor me-
diator, at the conclusion Of the hear
ing last night.
The strike possibility was raised by
Joseph P. selly. vice president Of the
American Communications Associa-
ton. q union claiming to represent the
messengers. He said 80 per cent had
voted to strike II the employers went
through with q proposed wage reduce
ton.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
PEACE TALKS NEAR
IN SWIFT STRIKE
Basis for Arbitration to Be Sought
at Conference in Sioux
City Today.
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
= SIOUX CITY, Iowa, Oct. 22.-Pre-
parations were being made today by
both sides in the Swift & Co. packing
plant strike for this afternoons con-
ference at which they will seek basis
for arbitration of the controversy.
The conference will bring together
leaders Of the c. I. o. Union, which
called the strike, and company off,
cials.
1t will be their first attempt to arbi-
trate the matter since Gov Nelson G.
Kraschel Thursday ordered the two
parties to get together and iron out
what he termed minor differences"
which have kept the plant closed
Since September 20.
The strike began when, c. I. O
Union leaders charged, the company
declined to meet a union grievance
committee.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
SECURITY BOARD
HELD INFRINGING
State officials Resolution
Accuses Federal Body of
Exceeding Powers.
Hy the Associated Press,

SS thc ASSoCAuteo TIccS.
State officials who administer the
joint Federsl-State unemployment in
surance program accused the Social
Security Board today of exceeding
Its powers.
BY q voice vote $50 delegates from
all States at conference here
adopted resolution which stated the
Federal board has frequently in
fringed upon the administrative au-
thority Of the States" in connection
with making grants to States to carry
out the jobless insurance program.
The resolution, first asked by a
group of New England delegates, de-
clared exclusive power Of admins
tration Is vested In the various State
agencies by virtue of legislative enact
ments Of the sovereign States" and
urged the States to resist any con-
tinued infringements upon the ad-
ministrative authority of the States
for the reason that such infringements
endanger the entire structure Of Fed
eral-State cooperation"
Resolution Follows Clash.
Delegates said the resolution,
adopted at a closed session, resulted
from clash between State and Fed
eral officials over State administra-
ton. They said the Social Security
Board, which makes grants to operate
the Joint program, had refused to ap-
prove some State systems and had
pressed for the merit system for State
employees who administer the program.
The group adopted another resolu-
ton asking Congress to take the Fed
eral Employment Service away from
the Labor Department and place 1t
under the Social Security Board.
Chairman Arthur j. Altmeyer of the
board had urged a unification of the
Federal job finding and jobless pay
ment programs in speech to the con-
vention,
Meanwhile the Advisory Council on
Social Security puzzled over how 1t
might collect old-age pension taxes from
millions of farmers. housewives, hos
pital patients and their employees.
These employees are among those now
excluded from the old-age program,
and the council is considering extend
ing the system to include them. Some
10000, 900 persons already are COW
cred.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
u. S. Plane Is Fired
In Fete at Shanghai
For Canton Capture
BY the Associated Press.

SHANGHAI. Oct. 22.-Sparks
from a waterfront fireworks dis
play in celebration of the jap
anese capture of Canton tonight
ignited the wing Of plane aboard
the United States cruiser Au-
guSta.
The Japanese charge d'af1aires
for Shanghai, Shinrokuro Hidaka,
promptly called United States
Consul General Clarence E. Gauss
to express official regrets.
He explained the fireworks dis
play was sponsored by Chinese
newspaper published under aus
pices of the Japanese Army.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
INSURGENTS AIR RAIDS
EXTENDED IN CATALONIA
Barcelona and Nearby Towns Are
Attacked-Rebel Offensive
Expected to Start.

BY the Associated Press.
HENDAYE, France. Oct. a.
Spanish insurgent air raiders ooncen-
trated their bombs on Catalonia today,
apparently in q curtain raiser to q
long-delayed offensive. .
While the battle fronts were wrapped
in what border observers considered
to be the calm before a renewed storm,
insurgent bombers attacked the gov
ernment provisional capital, Barcelona,
and surrounding towns.
A series of attacks which began In
Barcelona Thursday night with five
raids taking at least "a victims spread
throughout yesterday to include Tar
ragona and Valencia.
When raiding planes returned to
the Barcelona district shortly before
midnight, ring Of fire from anti.
aircraft guns was said to have forced
them to drop their cargoes OF bombs
into the SEA and retreat.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
IL Terrorists Killed.

PRAGUE, Oct. % R.-The general
staff reported today the killing of IL
Hungarian terrorists and one Czech
gendarme during fighting near Bere-
hovo, in Southern Slovakia.
It declared Czechoslovak troops cap
tured number of other alleged Hun
garian terrorists, seized their arms and
ammunition, and surrounded eight
perons who made up the remainder Of
a band operating around Hunyadi,
near Berehovo.
In a communique 1t also reported
that terrorists firing from ambush had
wounded two Czech gendarmes at
Perechrestna, in the district of Svalava.
Gendarmerie officials were ordered
in pursuit of the attackers, one OF
whom was wounded fatally and three
of whom were captured.
Hungarian patrols which were re-
ported to have tried to mine bridge
near Svihy were said to have been
dispersed on the approach of Czecho-
slovak soldiers.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
MAN FACES LONG TERM
FOR DROWNING GIRL, 4
Interrupts Trial to Plead Guilty
to Second Degree-2O Years
to Life Mandatory.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Oct. 22-Raymond
Swinscoe, 80. w. P. A. worker who
admitted holding the head of his
4-year-old daughter under a kitchen
faucet until she drowned, today faced
a 20-year-to-life prison sentence.
The term is mandatory. Swinscoe
interrupted his trial to plead guilty
to second-degree murder.
The State charged Swinscoe dis
liked the child because he did not
believe he was her father.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
BENES FLIES TO LONDON
EN- ROUTE TO VISIT U. S.
Ex-President of Czechoslovakia Is
Going to University Of
Chicago to Lecture.
In The Assnciated preas

6y the AS6OCl2CeQ kIe88.
LONDON, Oct. 22.-Airline officials
said former President Eduard Benes
Of Czechoslovakia arrived at Croydon
Airport about noon today after q flight
from Prague.
Benes, who Is en- route to the United
States, where he will lecture at the
University Of Chicago. was accom-
panied by his wife and secretarial stan.
He left the airport by automobile
Immediately, presumably TOR London.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
Bus Is Demolished 5 Miles South
of Salisbury, Md.

OAo 40 OCAAOxA6ACu - QA11SS 0OuCQ
Of Salisbury, Md.
SALISBURY, Nd, Oct. % R,-
Three persons were injured late yester-
day when Red Star Lines bus bound
from Baltimore was overturned and
demolished miles out Of Salisbury.
The injured were Miss Anna Justice
of Baltimore, Miss Mildred Hamblin
of Whaleyville and an unidentified
man. At Peninsular General Hospital
1t was said Miss Justices injuries had
not been determined. The others were
not badly hurt.
State police investigating the acci-
dent said they were informed an auto
mobile driven by an unidentified wom-
an went out Of control and sideswiped
the bus.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
REICH PROPOSES
TRADE PACT WITH
U. S. AND BRITAIN
Put Forth to Supplement
AngIo.American Accord
Now DeadIocked.
BUSINESS CONFIDENCE
RESTORATION ONE AIM
England, Buying From Germans,
Would Pay This Country for
Latter's Purchases Here.
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
Anglo-American trade agreement
discussions, begun last spring, haze
met obstacles in British reluctance
to reduce duties on seper1l Amer
ican industrial and farm products
OF farm importance. Germany has
made opertures seperal times In re-
cent months for trade agreement
Dith this country, but to no apail.
By the Associated Press.
BERLIN. Oct. 22.-Authoritative
economic ministry quarters proposed
today that three unoficial economic
experts, representing the United States,
Great Britain and Germany, get to-
gether soon and try to devise a tri-
angular agreement to supplant or sup
plement the proposed Anglo American
trade agreement.
Such unonicial experts, comforting
with the approval Of their govern
ments. would in the opinion of these
quarters lose nothing If they failed,
but had everything to gain for their
respective countries and world trade
If they succeeded.
One Of their tasks, 1t was suggested,
would be to restore confidence among
business leaders OF the three countries
involved.
German Trade May Help.
Another would be to find ways for
having Germany buy and supply those
things which at present are a STUN
bling block to conclusion Of the Anglo
American agreement.
Germany could buy American cot
ton, wheat and tobacco, but as she
has no foreign exchange with which
to pay for them she could supply
Great Britain with needed chemicals,
electric goods and machinery.
Britain, instead Of paying Germany
for these, would pay cash to the United
States for 0e1manys purchases Of
American raw matefiAk :.
German authorities frankly admit
the proposed triangular arrangement
would not be possible except under
some form OF reeimented economy.
Foreign economic observers pointed
out that the triangular proposal con-
stitutes definite departure from the
bilateral principle hitherto adhered to
by Germany.
Assuming that the three economic
experts failed, German authorities
have another card up their sleeves for
German American trade.
Propose Special Mark.
They suggest the creation of spe-
cial "warenmark." meaning q special
mark covered not by gold but by goods.
This mark would not be salable on
the money market, but would be used
for transactions with the United States
in specified types Of goods only. It
was pointed out that Germany already
has this type of mark in use with
South America.
One reason for Germany's anxiety
about establishing better economic re-
lations with the United States lies in
the fact that Czechoslovakia was one
OF the few European countries which
enjoyed the advantages of an American
trade agreement.
Under terms of that agreement
Czechoslovakia exported toys, cheap
jewelry, glassware and many other OBJ
jects, virtually all Of which were pro-
duced in Sudetenland.
Germany stands to lose this lucra-
tive business unless new deal in Ger
man-American economic relations is
made.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
CzECHS PREPARED
T0F|GHT HUNGARY
Hundreds of Thousands of
Troops Are Ready Along
Border.
By the Associated Press.


UzHOROD, Czechoslovakia, Oct. %.
Hundreds of thousands Of Czechoslo-
wax troops were ready for action along
the Hungarian border today, but the
general feeling among them was that
Hungary would not resort to military
action to enforce her territorial de-
mands.
One authoritative source estimated
750, 900 Czechoslovak soldiers probably
were concentrated along the frontier
from Komarno deep into Ruthenia.
Hungarians Eager to Invade.
Dispatches from Balassa Gyarmat,
on the Hungarian side of the border,
said nearly half a million Hungarian
troops faced C1ecf,oslovakia. In some
sections, the reports said. ofi1cers had
difncufty IN restraining their men
from crossing the line ITO free Hungar-
ian brothers and sisters from the
Czech terror.
The city of Uzhorod, capital OF Ru-
thenia, literally was filled with troops.
All highways were crowded with We
hicles taking soldiers to concentration
centers.
Hundreds Of Czechoslovak soldiers
were encamped along the highway be-
tween the Hungarian frontier town of
Satoraljaujhely and Uzhorod-so clev-
erly camouflaged they were visible cnly
upon the closest inspection.
Dispatches from Budapest said Ger
many and Italy were urging Hungary
to accept the C0echoslovakia's latest
offer-an offer to cede more than half
OF the land demanded by Hungary
but the foreign ONCE remained silent.
Soviet Pact Called on.
In Prague, Foreign Minister Franti-
SEX Chvalkovsky was reported to have
told the Soviet minister, Sergei Alex
androvski, that Czechoslovakia was mo
longer interested" In all its alliance
with Russia.
Czechoslovak sources. however, en-
phasized the fact that the alliance
mutual assistance pact Of which France
was signatory-had not been termi-
mated.
The foreign minister's reported
statement was regarded as further evi-
dence of Czechoslovakia's swing to-
ward Nazi Germany. It is known that
Reichsfuehrer Adolf Hitler wants the
Soviet alliance terminated.
Evening star., 1938-10-22
Talks Believed at Crisis,
BY WILLIAM H. STONEMAN.

Chicago Daily News Foreign CORRESPONDENT.
LONDON, Oct 22-Reports from
Washington that the Anglo-American
trade agreement negotiations are pro-
ceeding normally and that there has
been no hitch" are accepted here as
nothing more nor less than an official
attempt by the American authorities
Ito make it easy" for the British to
concede to the demands made of them.
The fact is that the negotiations
Evening star., 1938-10-22
(See PACT, Page A-6O
WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.

WASHINGTON AND VICINITY.
Nice bids for support of jackson fol-
lowers in Maryland. Page A.2O
Divided sentiment on power issue evi-
denced in Arlington. Page A-2o
SPORTS.
Intersectional games bear heavily on
gridiron standings. Page A.16
Western wins over Roosevelt on busy
days for scholastics. Page Ais
Colonials eager for tits ahead after
beating Davis-E -Elkins. Page A-16
All foes look alike to well-oiled Pitt
machine. Page A-17
Redskins ready for Philadelphia Eagles
here tomorrow. Page A-17
EDITORIAL AND COMMENT.
EDITORIALS. Page A-1O
This and That. Page A-10
Answers to Questions. Page A-10
Letters to The Star. Page A-lO
OF Stars, Men and Atoms. Page A.l0
David Lawrence. Page ALL
The Capital Parade. Page Ali
G. Gould Lincoln. Page ALL
Constantine Brown. Page ALL
LemtHl Parton. Page ALL
MISCELLANY.
Vital Statistics. Page AS
Natures Children. Page B-9
Crossword Puzzle. Page B-A
Bedtime Story. Page B-14
Ietter-Out. Page B-fl
Winning Contract. Page BIS
Uncle Rays Corner. Page BIS
Evening star., 1938-10-22
Summary Of Today's Star

Page. Page.
Amusements B-16 Obituary -----A-6
Auto Puzzle ALL Radio -----A-6
Garden Page A-9 Real Estate,
Church News, B-1 to 8
A-12-15 Short Story ALL
Comics --B-14-15 Society -A-7
Editorials -A-10 Sports ---A-16-17
Finance ----A-18 Women's
Lost & Found B-9 Features AZ
FOREIGN.
Reich proposes trade pact with U. s.
and Britain. Page Al
Japanese prepare for mass bombing of
Hankow. Page Al
Czech troops are prepared to fight
Hungary. Page Al
French cabinet takes stern arms
step. Page AS
NATIONAL.
Reporter says armed bands closed
Lansing stores. q Page Al
Wage-hour record-keeping to be made
as simple as possible. Page Al
Gov. Lehman reported ready to back
New Deal. Page Al
Social Security Council studies means
to extend program. Page Al
$2s, 900, 900 Is granted for housing
projects in II cities. Page Al
Republicans charge fiouting Of Shep-
pard Committee ruling. Page Az
Evening star., 1938-10-22
LEHMAN TO BACK
NEW DEAL AIMS
Source Close to Governor
Says Stand Will Be Made
Known in Early Speech.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
ELM1RA, N. Y, Oct. 22.-Gov. Her
bert H. Lehman, a source close to
the Executive, said today, will indorse
the principal aims" of the New Deal
in an early reelection campaign
speech.
The address, expected to express
broad sympathy" for the objectives
Of the national administration, the
source said, already was being drafted
as the Governor headed toward Albany
on the final lap of his first upstate
tour.
Leaving Elmira with an appeal for
q fourth term in the capitol on q
record of ability and experience" the
Governor smiled and repeated his
familiar mo comment" on a state
ment by New York City Mayor La
Guardia in which the Mayor made
it clear that he would not support
Gov Lehman unless he was firmly
for the New Deal.
In Accord on Welfare.
The Governor. who visited the Presi-
dent at Hyde Park last week, was
understood to be in accord with the
national administration social well
fare program and other matters, but
desired to be free to express his own
opinion on any item which he is not
in agreement
The conference between Gov. Leh-
man and the President was the first
since the Governor publicly urged
defeat Of Mr.. Roosevelt's Supreme
Court reorganization bill in the sum-
mer of 1887.
Following the session the President
disclosed that he would urge support
OF Gov. Lehman in a radio address
four days before election day.
Called to Hyde Park.
HYDE PARK, N. Y, Oct. % LP).-
In his efforts to formulate a winning
campaign for the Democratic ticket
in his home State of New York, Pres
ident Roosevelt called in for con-
ferences today two more candidates
for re-election-Senator Robert F,
Wagner and State Controller Morris
Tremaine.
The President already had discussed
campaign strategy with Gov. Herbert
H. Lehman, candidate for a fourth
term; Charles Poletti, nominee for
Lieutenant Governor, and Mayor
Forello La Guardia of New York City
Mayor La Guardia, a prominent
figure in the American Labor party
which has indorsed Gov. Lehman
dropped a verbal bombshell in Demo.
cratic ranks yesterday. He made II
plain, after q talk with Mr.. Roosevelt
he would not support Gov. Lehman
personally unless the Governor re-
newed his firm support of the New
Deal.
Mayor La Guardia said he would
indorse only senatorial and House
candidates who can be depended
upon to support the Federal admin
istration."