Evening star., 1938-04-07

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By the Associated Press.
Senator Davis, Republican, OF Penn
sylvania was understood by informed
persons today TO be Vice President
Garner's next choice for membership
on the congressional committee to in
vestigate the Tennessee Valley Au-
thority.
Vice President Garner selected Sen
ators Capper of Kansas and Frazier
OF North Dakota yesterday to be the
Republican members on the Senate's
half of the 10-man group, but Senator
Capper said he was too busy to serve.
Il have all the load I can carry, and
1 don't see how I can take it on" ne
told reporters.
Vice President Garner had no assur-
ance. however, that appointment of
Senator Davis would make the COM
mittee complete.
Frazier Undecided.
Il haven't made up my mind"
Senator Frazier said when asked II he
would accept membership. Il don't
like to be tied up all summer with it."
Later Senator Frazier said he
thought there should be a thorough
investigation of T. v. A.. indicating
that if he were convinced an inquiry
would be made into all aspects Of the
situation he would serve.
Somebody has to do it, I suppose
the North Dakotan added He said
he would make up his mind about
accepting during the day.
Mr.. Capper and Mr.. Frazier were
chosen to replace Senators McNary,
Republican. Of Oregon and Borah. Re-
publican, of Idaho. who had resigned
Immediately after their appointment.
Il have been trying to appoint a
non-partisan committee and give Re-
publicans fair representation" Vice
President Garner said Of the situa-
ton. "All can do is to offer the ap-
pointments'
The Vice President thus far has ig-
nored Senator Bridges Republican of
New Hampshire, an openly receptive
candidate who has attacked T. V. A.
in Senate debate.
Meanwhile, Democrat. Senator
Donahey of Ohio. who had been un-
decided whether he would serve, ad-
vised Vice President Garner he would
accept the appointment.
i am convinced that the Joint COM
mittee named can and will make a
thorough investigation without fear or
favor and report their findings to Con-
gress on or before January 8. 1889"
Senator Donahey said. in telling re-
porters of his acceptance.
The Ohioan's statement was at vari-
ance with a prediction by Senator
Norris, independent, of Nebraska, that
the T. V. A. investigation could be
speedily completed, possibly before the
present session of Congress adjourns.
Senator Schwartz. Democrat, of Wyo-
ming previously had notified Mr.. Gar
ner he would serve.
Another Democratic member~Sena-
tor Brown Of New Hampshire-said at
his home at Somersworth, N. H.. where
he has been for a week. that he was
willing to serve. He will return here
tomorrow and probably will notify Mr..
Garner at that time.
The appointments in both houses
to date, with one exception. have
avoided all members who have taken
part IN the T. V. A. controversy.
The exception was Representative
Jenkins, Republican. of Ohio. who is
sued statement supporting the stand
OF DR.. Arthur E. Morgan. deposed by
President Roosevelt after making
charges against the other directors of
l. V. A. At the request of Speaker
Bankhead. the House Republicans on
the committee were chosen by Repre-
sentative Smell, the Republican floor
leader.
Other House members on the COM
mlttee are Representatives Mead
democrat, of New York; Driver
Democrat of Arkansas); Thonnason
Democrat, of Texas. and F. wolyer.
ton, Republican of New Jersey.