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Evening star., 1938-11-08
temperature
|Of 40 and Rain
Due Toniqht

Washingtonians reached today
for overcoats, nlufflers and over
shoes as the weather man predicted
sudden end of unseasonally balmy
weather within the next "a hours
Yesterday, with high of II degrees
was the Warmest November in the
Capitals history.
Tonight the mercury will turn
downward, according to the latest
weather forecast, accompanied by
rain, which is expected to end to-
morrow morning. 1t will be much
colder tonight" said the Weather
Man, with the lowest temperature
around 40 degrees, and moderate
southerly winds becoming moderate
to fresh northwest or north.
Snow fluries, often following in
the wake of fall rains. are predicted
only for the mountainous area
around Frostburg, Md.
There have been warmer days
later in November, the Weather
Bureau reported, with 80 degrees
registered on November 49, 1879,
and November l8, 1921, and IS on
November l8, 1928.
Yesterdays record high, % de-
grees above normal, was scored at
o'clock in midafternoon, and the
lowest, e., at 7 am.
There is only one instance on rec
ord here when the first six days of
November were warmer than this
year. That was in 1885, when the
average was 13 above normal. For
the first six days this year the aver
age was 10 above.
Evening star., 1938-11-08

IN 1886.
In the 1886 presidential campaign the c. political
partisan leaders raised their combined
estimates of D. c. residents who if registered could vote
the States to figure 100000 100000 to 100000 aver
age But at the time the estimates of
population have increased the D. c. total population from
486869 in 1880 to estimate of $4,000 on July l. 1886
The population estimate for District of Columbia
July 1887 627000 which give substantially
the same result as the calculation for 1885, shown
In the 1880 census the D. c. residents years
age constituted 7O cent of total population 86869
total population 4465 population 81 years of age
Applying this 1880 percentage Of % of total population
showing OF 4s3 900 Of voting age in 1886 subracng the
extremely liberal partisan prediction estimate 5000
potential voters in the States there 3183OO
cannot vote anywhere an increase in number of the dis
franchised residents of approximately 81 900 86D.
The Districts 1880 showing of million of voting
but mpotent to vote puts the District ahead in poten
al political of of the States Arizona Idaho
New Mexico Vermont. Delaware. Wyoming and Nevada
Evening star., 1938-11-08
Federal Officials
Answer Charges Of
Dies Witnesses
D. }. Soposs, Paul Sifton
Deny Any Connection
With Communists

Two Government officials today
answered charges of communiStic
affiliations or sympathies directed
against them yesterday by j. B.
Matthews, a witness before the Dies
un-American Committee, because of
their public writings.
Accused of writing textbook for
use as Communist propaganda,
David J. SaposS. economist with the
National Labor Relations Board, eX-
planned that the treatise in question
was written in 1926 as a doctors
thesis at Columbia University and
was "a study of radical policies and
tactics" in the field of labor.
1t contained, he said, minimum
of Interpretation and evaluation,
adding that Communist critics have
taken strong exception" to the
theories set forth.
Denies Being Communist.
Mr.. Saposs affirmed Mr.. Mat
theWs' testimony that he is not a
Communist and denied that Mrs.
Saposs has any connection with the
movement, as alleged by the COM
mlttee witness.
At the same time, Paul Sifton,
assistant to Elmer F. Andrews,
administrator of the wage-hour law,
admitted authorship of an article
criticized by Mr. Matthews, but de-
clared 1t was written for publica-
ton and an organization which was
organized to oppose imperialiSt war
and fasclSm and included many
other individuals who were not and
are not Communists, but who were
opposed to these two evils
The article, sharply critical of
capitalism, appeared in a publica-
ton of the American League
Against War and Fascism.
Aiding Democrats.
Mr.. Matthews also told the COM
mlttee yesterday:
That the Communist party was
throwing the full force of its sup
port behind Democratic candidates
IN Pennsylvania. Ohio and New York
who were supporting New Deal poll
cies. He mentioned as one excep-
ton New York congressional dis
trict where, he said, Communists
were supporting Vito Marcantonio,
former House member running on
the Republican ticket.
That the Communist party was
building its strongest revolutionary
movement in three areas of the
United States-an industrial tri-
angle including Detroit, Pittsburgh
and New York; the Pacific Coast
and the South. In the South. he
said, the party was placing it's re-
Evening star., 1938-11-08
B. & o. Fights District
On Overpuss Rebate

Contending that the District gov
ernment is unlaWfully endeavorlng
to make it pay half the cost of the
Franklin street NE. overpass over
its tracks, the Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad asked District Court yes
terday afternoon to dismiss the
city's complaint.
The municipality recently filed a
complaint to enforce a lien against
the railroads property, but in its
reply the carrier asserted that
Franklin street NE. was not in
existence at the time of the passage
of the act of June IA, 1885, under
which the District government is
claiming a rebate, and the railroad
said it was not planned prior to the
passage of legislation to cross the
railroad tracks until shortly before
enactment of the law.
Evening star., 1938-11-08
Campaign Committee
Asks Ban on u. ).
Funds in Politics
Specific Prohibition MAY
Be Sought on w. P. A.
Money in Elections

Ry the Associated Press.
Chairman Sheppard said today
the Senate Campaign Expenditures
Committee in drafting recommenda-
tions to Congress will consider a
proposal to outlaw political use OF
Federal funds.
The proposal, he said, contem-
plates specific prohibition not only
against using w. P. A. funds or
influence in elections, but also Fed
eral money allocated to State gov
ernments.
He listed three other problems as
among the most important to be
considered at committee meeting
late this month:
l. Congressional control of pri-
mary campaign expenditures.
2. Clarifcation of the law govern
ing contributions to candidates by
Federal employees.
| 3. Restriction of the franking
privilege to prevent it's use In politi-
cal campaigns.
Both Parties Pledge Support.
From both Republicans and Demo-
Gratis came assurances of support in
the Senate for any legislation by the
committee to eliminate corruption
in elections.
Senator Borah, Republican, of
Idaho said he believed thorough re-
vision of existing laws would be
necessary. Senator Donahey, Demo-
crat, of Ohio said he would support
any attempt to regulate political
contributions by Federal employees.
Senator Sheppard said revision
OF the Corrupt Practices Act might
be adequate to give Congress con-
troll over primary campaign expen-
ditures, although a constitutional
amendment to accomplish this also
has been suggested.
The Supreme Court has ruled that
primary elections were subject solely
to State regulation, but the vote was
4 to 4, with one justice not partici-
pating.
Employe Contributions Discussed.
Senator Dohaney suggested that
Congress might permit Federal en-
ployes to contribute voluntarily to
candidates campaign funds, but
might set limit for such contribu-
tions.
This point has been in controversy
since the Senate committee ruled
that Federal employees could con-
tribute only to State or National
party funds. not directly to candi-
date or to his campaign committee.
Senator Sheppard said committee
investigation had shown the law
governing franking of mail was so
loosely drawn that a candidate can
frank anything from the Congress
sional Record, on any subject, in any
amount to any place"
Evening star., 1938-11-08

lance on "incitation of the Negro
population against the whites
That Ben Golden, whom he iden-
tilted as assistant director of the
Labor Relations Boards regional Of
flee in New York, had told him Mrs.
Gilmore Herrick, director of that
office, was playing 100 per cent into
the hands of the Communists
Evening star., 1938-11-08

When girls event was proposed
for big auto meet in Johannes
ourg, South Africa, more racing cars
were offered than there we're girls
to drive them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16

Those men in the great minority one in the thousand perhaps, have blazed new trails, discovered the new truths, painted the master pieces, written the great music, lived the great lives.
 "Nanse, the great Norwegian ex- plorer and humanitarian has said The difficult is that which takes a short time to accomplish; the impossible takes a little longer. That is the spirit of the truly great.
 ".. Lincoln Steffens, one of the foremost of the reporters and for eign correspondents of our day was granted once an interview by Albert Einstein. MT. Steffens, who had no lack of self-esteem, put a very blunt question to MT. Einstein He inferred that it was very diffi- cult for anyone to understand how a man with comparatively limited experience in laboratory research should have made his great discov- cries. But how did you ever do it?' The answer was highly enlighten- ing, By challenging an axiom An axiom is supposed to be taken for granted. Everyone supposes that you accept the axiom as proved, just as most people suppose you ac- cept ideals as impossible and hope less. But now and then a man ap- pears who checks up on the axioms. He finds that what men have said with confident finality can never happen, does happen, is happening all the time.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16
LOCAL DENTISTS
 ATTEND OUTING
Waterbury Society Spon' sors Cruise Down Con-
 rectiCut River

z This is about the worst day in the year for toothache, if, indeed, there can be differentiation about such painful matters.
 Reason is that Waterbury den- tists are not keeping office hours today but are sailing down the Connecticut river to Castle inn for their annual outing and dinner.
 The slogan, Accept no substi- tutes" must go by the boards today if that molar or bi-cuspid start acting up. Take your jumpy nerve, Gin tooth, of course,) to the near est drugstore, or to a doctor. if il persists in its painful attack.
 Tie string to the door-knob, or get out the smallest chisel from the tcol-box, if you must have action. But don't expect to hear your fa- vorite exadonist tell you: Nov this isn't going to hurt" Only by re- mote control can your dentist help your suffering today. This is his annual holiday trip and the tooth aches of Waterbury are forgotten.
 In charge of the committee which arranged the outing are: Dr. George Gibson; president of the Water bury Dental society; Dr. Bernard O'Hara and Dr. Leo Finkelstein.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16
Forfeited Licenses Returned to Several Local Driver
Local Pastor Made
 Doctor Of Divinity
Rev. John C. Walker Receives Honorary Degree at
 Yankton College Commencement Exercises

of Hampton Institute, said, Doing what can't be done is the glory of living You can afford to be con- tent with what you have and where you are, but you must never be satisfied with what you are, with the success you have achieved, whether with yourself or with your work. The thing that lifts 8 com mon, humble life above the level Of the commonplace is the determina- ton to do the thing that cannot be done, to be the person you car never be. This may sound foolish idealism, even sheer nonsense, but read history and see who are its heroes. They are none other than the men who did the things that could not be done!
 ". we've got to stop throwing up our hands every time something seems physically or morally or spiritually impossible. You say, Its folly to attempt the impossible. I agree if you mean that no one ought to worry about artistic or moral or spiritual perfection. that we should take it for granted that these things are impossible and let it go at that, why I say you are absolutely and hopelessly wrong. The highest wisdom of this world is to attempt the impossible. Nine hundred and ninety -nine have kept to the ruts of the road. One man in 8 thousand has said, No, that things not impossible. I'll try it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16
LEAVENWORTH SET
 FOR PROM FRIDAY
Vincent Pace Chairman Wilby Gym to Be Taste
 fully Decorated

The senior class of Leavenworth high school will enjoy their annual prom tomorrow evening at the audi torium of Wilby high school. Class colors will decorate the han and many members of the faculty will be guests of honor.
 Vincent Pace is chairman of the arrangements with Miss Anne Paw elchack as assistant chairman. Tick cts are in charge of Joseph Pizzu- to, Ella Williams and Leo Karpicki, and entertainment will be arranged by Anne Pawelchack Vincent Pace and Frederick Lawton. Decorations have been handled by Domenic Verno, John Ramon and Sophie Kuzmich and the programs were arranged by Domenic Verno.
 Patrons and patronesses for the prom include Harrison S. Allen, John A. Dillon, Earle Blanchard, Miss Marione Keane, Miss Florence Battle, Miss Carolyn Hahn, Miss Mary Shanahan, Francis L. Corri- gan, James c. Coleman. Ellery c. Kilbourn and John L. Sirica.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16
ROOSEVELT CLAN
 ARRIVING TODAY
Nahant to Be Gala Spot For ROOSevelt=Clark
 Wedding

Nahant, Mass. June 16-(UP)- The vanguard of the Roosevelt clan was due here today for the wedding of the president only bachelor son Saturday.
 Franklin D. Roosevelt. Jr.. and his bride of a year, Ethel Du Pont, were expected to arrive from the family home in New York city. Franklin Jr. will be best man at the wedding of his brother John and Anne Lindsay Clark.
 Tomorrow the other members of the family are expected, including MT. and Mrs. James Roosevelt. MT and Mrs. Elliot Roosevelt, and MT and Mrs. John Boettiger.
 The president was to leave WasE- ington by train today and board the presidential yacht at New Lon don. Conn. Tomorrow night he will entertain the bridal party at din- ner aboard the Potomac in Nahant Harbor.
 Just where the president will land Saturday morning was uncertain, but it was believed that it would be either at Boston Navy Yard or at Salem. Police and secret service guards have completed arrange ments for a landing in either city
 Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt, the first lady, and Mrs. Sara Delano Roose- welt, the presidents mother, will ar- rive in Boston tomorrow and motor here next day. They will remain overnight at a Boston hotel with little Eleanor and Curtis Dall, chil- dren of Mrs. Boettiger.
 Meanwhile, secret service, state police, metropolitan police and Ma hant police officials were completing arrangements to safeguard the president and handle the 100000 persons expected to flock here on the wedding day. Nearly 4,00O automobile passes were being issued to residents, we'd ding guests, officials and business men. Automobiles of all other per- sons will be barred from this pen insula town on the wedding day. Young Roosevelt and Miss Clark did their last-minute shopping in Boston yesterday and last night dined with the bride-elect's sister, Sally, who will be maid of honor, and John Drayton, who accompan- jed the presidents son to Europe last summer.
 Tonight they will attend the only wedding party other than that aboard the Potomac. MT. and Mrs. Henry Loughlin of Concord. parents of Miss Ledlie Loughlin, a brides maid will entertain at an informal dinner dace.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16

Rev. John c. Walker, Ph.D., of the Second Congregational church this city who delivered the Bac- calaureate address Sunday morn ing, in the First Congregational church in Yankton, South Dakota, before the Joseph Ward Centennial Glass from Yanktown college, was awarded the honorary degree Doc- tor of Divinity by the college.
 Dr. Walker spoke on "The Things That Cannot Be Done." He said that because something is seeming ly impossible to do, we, nevertheless, should not be deterred from at tempting it. Following are excerpts from his address. ". let me quote another world figure whose words ought to carry weight with us. Ce- Gil Rhodes, the empire builder of South Africa, surely no idle dream CT but a markedly, an amazingly successful man of affairs said, once upon a time, It is trying to do the things that cannot be done that makes life worthwhile.' General Samuel c. Armstrong, the founder
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16
'B0CCIE POPULAR
 WITH SHOP HELP

Naugatuck, June 16-That U. S. Rubber employees despute planning departments claims to champion ship in the Italian game of Boccie is further indicated by another challenge hurled at the planning department.
 The new challengers are Boccie eXjerts who have expressed some doubt as to whether the planning department will pick up the gaunt- let. Members of the challenging team all work in different factory departments at U. s. Rubber. They are Ray Carnaroli. Louis Ruggieri, Joseph Ludovichetti and Frank Montoni.
 In their first match, to which they were challenged by the truck ing department, the planning. team emerged victorious 14-12.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16
St. Mary's Graduates
 Large Class Monday
Sixty=Four to Receive Diplomas at Immaculate Con=
 ception Church-Rev. John J. Byrnes Speaker

Nichols Rosemary Teresa McCar- thy, Francis Edward Carroll, An- drew Michael Cecherini, Anna Te- resa McGrath, Marion Catharine McKenna, Thomas Francis OCon- nor, Marie Edna Stewart, Edward Michael Griffin, Mary Catharine Shaughnessy, Anna Margaret Shea.
 Margaret Mary O'Connor, Marie Wlnifred Kyle.
 Raymond Eugene Coburn, Mary Agnes Maroney, Genevieve Teresa Stover, Mary Genevieve McLarney, Francis Joseph Kelley, Edward James Maher, Frederick Edward Corey, Eleanor Mary Champagne, Kathleen Florence Paul, Elizabeth Ann Fitzpatrick, Eleanor Teresa Griffin, James Joseph Fitzgerald. William Raymond Gallagher, Eu- gene Francis Casey, Charlotte Mary Byrne, Raymond James Flaherty, Victor Armand Schaer, George Francis Carroll, Robert Joseph Mo- Donald, Robert George Mole, Anita Cecilia Allard, James Francis Ken ney, Mary Elizabeth Byrne, Mario rie Marie Smith, Catherine Marie Woodruff, John Anthony Drew, Catherine Lucy McElligott, Evelyn Mary Conway.
 Honor Pupils
 Raymond Eugene Coburn, Mary Agnes Maroney.
 Celtic Crosses for Best Essays
 Gift of Ladies Auxiliary, A. O H) Awarded Margaret Mary O'Con- nor, Raymond Eugene Coburn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16
JUNIOR COLLEGE
 GIVES DIPLOMAS
Forty Students Graduated Last Nght-Wesleyan
 President Speaks

Bridgeport, June 16-Forty stu dents, constituting one of the larg- est graduating classes in the history fo the Junior College of Connecticut, received their diplomas last night from the hands of President E Everett Cortright and Johannes Schiott, chairman of the college board of trustees.
 Dr. James Lukens McConaughy president of Wesleyan university delivered the commencement ad- dress, cautioning the students on the dangers of overdoing safety first az motto for life.
 "No college campus has ever been a safe place for youth, in the sense in which I am using the word, Dr.. McConaughy declared for adventure and innovation and change are part of the tradition of the college.
 Following the address, certificates os graduation were awarded to all members of the graduating class and upon many was conferred the degree of Associate of Arts, which the Junior College of Connecticut the oldest junior college in the northeast, is authorized to confer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16
FATHER SHOOTS SON

Northampton. Mass. June 16-- (UP)-Samuel D. Pettyjohn. 68. a Negro accused of shooting his 20- year-old son Genalvin during an argument last night. pleaded not guilty to murder charge in dis trict court today He was held without bail for hearing June 30
 According to the defendants daughter Viola, r, the youth was slain with shotgun when he tried to intervene with the father who intended to chastise her. The youth was hit in the chest with a dis charge from a l6 guage shotgun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16


 Members of Provincial Di FOggia society will celebrate the 25th an- niversary of their organization with dinner at The Elton Friday evening. June 24th. Mrs. Mary DesCosm0 is chairman of the com mittee of arrangements. She is being assisted by Mrs. Antonetta Augelli and Mrs. Josephine Boz zutc, all members of the society's auxiliary.
 Guests will include Michele Leone. AlfonshO Griffa, Giuseppe Maestro and Giovani Coscia, who founded the society June l. 1913. Nicola Beccie is society president and Mrs. Clara DelPO is auxiliary president.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16
Sixteen Operators Summoned By Motor
 Vehicle Officials
Lone Woman Named on List Fails to Appear U One Permit Taken From Owner-Financial Responsi-
 biIity Cases Reviewed By Commissioner Hogan

Cases of Is drivers were heard by Deputy Commissioner Francis w Hogan of the Department of Motor Vehicles in a session at the city court room today. One driver had his license taken away, several re- ceived reinstatements, and financial cases were closed for several.
 One of the 16 operators sum- moned, Nellie Striokulis, of 54 Alden street, failed to appear.
 Dispositions of the other cases were as follows:
 Joseph Boucher, 27 Mitchell ave- nue, motor vehicle record, given warning, no suspension action taken.
 Peter Lessock. 50 Vine street, op- erating under the influence, oper- ating without license, ordered to send. in three character letters after which reinstatement will be consid- cred.
 George Kunze, 195 South Main street, violation, not conviction, driv ing under the influence, decision
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16

reserved.
 Arthur Shores, 153 Turner avenue Torrington, evading responsibility to file proof of financial responsi- bility.
 Hilman White, 493 Meadow street fafal accident, license reinstated.
 Lawrence Doane, Beach street LEchfield, complairt-driving af- ter drinking, license taken away al hearing and suspended indefinitely
 Richard Wheeler, RED. 2, Win sted, complaint - speeding, giver warning, no suspension action taken.
 Stanley Valechko, 12 Ward street complaint = driving after drinking decision reserved.
 Ray Teller, 330 East Main street complaint = speeding. warned, nc suspension action taken.
 Vincent Bayarinas, Watertown elimination of financial responsible ity. financial case closed.
 Frank Brown, Jr.. Lakeville, elim. ination of financial responsibility financial case closed, may now take test.
 Louis Cipriano, ITO Highland ave- nue, elimination of financial respon- sibility, financial case closed.
 Henry Kowalewsky, 70 Sheffield Lane, Union City, elimination oi financial responsibility, financia case closed, allowed to secure un- limited license.
 James Goodson, 4 Wood street overlooking. allowed to retain L- cense.
 Albert Clarke, Fairview street Wolcott, elimination of financia responsibility, financial case closed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-16
APT|STS PLAN
 PARTY AT CAMP
Church Picnic to Be Held Saturday at Smiths
 PCrd in WatertOwn

The annual picnic of the First Baptist church will be held at Smiths Pond, ". M. c. A." camp, Watertown, Sunday, June IS. Bus ses will leave the church at 10 a. m. and leave the picnic grounds for the return trip at p. m. All members and friends of the First Baptist Church arc invited. Transporta- tion will be provided for all. IA picnic dinner will be served at l o'clock under the direction of Mrs. Clarence Isbell. Wilkes Bell is general chairman. The afternoon program will consist of sports and other entertainment.
 Sunday morning, June 19, the regular sessions of the Church School will be omitted and the en- tire church will worship together at 10:30 d. m. Promotion Day and Children's Day will both be ob- served at this service.