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Evening star., 1938-05-13

by the political society's immigrant
founders. 1t cannot be purchased or
passed on as legacy. Each lone man
must win it for himself. 1t must be
granted freely, spontaneously, as leg
ends are born in the homes of poor,
untutored people.
Today. for the first time. from the
Battery to the Bronx they're blessing
that Spalpeen of boy as the OCon-
nor" They would hand him the
hall' itself if it weren't heavily mort
gagged, and if it weren't an empty,
lonesome shrine since LaGuardia's re-
election doused the lights and sent the
laddies hunting for honest work.
Though the O'Connor's" achieve
ment may have an incalculable effect
on his personal fortunes. ranking him
among New Yorks four, most influ-
ential politicos. it may have far more
important Implications The repulse
OF the President amounted to an ire
vocable assertion of House independ-
ence. Even those who sided with the
administration privately congratulate
the rules chairman and themselves.
Now they're beginning to think that
they did it-not the O'Connor."
Hazed by Tammany.
There is individual drama, however,
in the fact that Mr.. O'Connor was
chosen-or chose himself-to bolt on
this issue Though he may not sense
1t himself, the pugnacious, pushing
New Yorker has for years been the
victim Of innate shyness and an infe-
riority complex
1t probably dates from his entry
into precinct politics in New York
where, as native Of Taunton. Mass,
and graduate of Brown and Harvard
Universities. his aristocratic accent
stirred the plebeian humor of the club
house gang. His broad "a" for
instance, always provoked the alumnus
OF Fulton Fish Market-All Smith
to smokers and mimicry. and in
those days the brown -derbied. golden
toothed Al was Tammany Halls
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Prince Of Wales. Everybody talked
out of the side Of his mouth because
AL did. For years Mr.. OConnor suf-
fered and smarted beneath the indig-
mites Of ward politicians.
He met the same hostility when he
arrived at the Capital as a freshman
member in the early 20s. The dean
of the New York delegation had
been an honor student at a leading
university, but he never worked at
his academic trade or traits. The
ranking member was a former bar
tender from Brooklyn.
When, in addition to an ambitious
nature. the newcomer revealed a talk
ing acquaintance with the language
OF the Cabots and Lodges-and also
the the Roosevelts-not even his slight
touch OF brogue in moments of ex-
citement saved him. He was distinct
ly de trop, although, of course, they
didn't bother to lug out their French
satire.
Luckily for John, however, he en-
tered the House as a Representative
OF the district in which the late Mr..
Murphy had his private and political
holdings-his residence and Tammany
Hall. In Difference to the distin-
guished podesta, House leaders as
signed Mr.. O'Connor to the all-power-
ful Rules Committee. There, through
the processes of death and seniority,
he ascended to the Craftsmanship,
which is the third most influential DO
sltlon in the House. Now it appears
that the once shy and frustrated
youngster has worked himself into the
role of real boss-and no foolin'.
Has Salty Vocabulary.
AS he did when he defeated Pat
Harrison for the Senate leadership,
the President made another major
blunder in backing Sam Rayburn OF
Texas against Mr.. OConnor for a
similar post in the House. Whereas
Messrs. Bankhead and Rayburn have
committed every possible mistake, Mr..
O'Connor has just demonstrated his
authority in q chamber his rivals are
supposed to control.
The New Workers. qualities of lead
ership derive. partially, from his tai
ent for salty sayings. Referring to
mass propaganda. he said: Some day
I'll introduce a resolution erecting a
monument to the inventor of the
wastebasket." OF prospective Amer
lean dictator he said: Il give my
guarantee that I personally will throw
him out of the country" He char
Evening star., 1938-05-13
PIT. A. Elects Officers.

ARLINGTON, Va, May 13 (Spe-
ciaD Thomas Nelson Page School
Association elected
the following officers:
Charles Bonneville, president; Mrs.
Eva Bass and Miss Daisy West, vice
presidents; Mrs. Vivian iVeitch, secre-
tary, and Mrs. Harmon Mcdaniel,
treasurer. A health day program will
be held at the school Tuesday, with
a lawn party on the school grounds
from 6 to 8 pm.
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acterized the Roosevelt -Morgenthau.
Oliphant gesture against tax dodgers
as "a publicity blackjack" OF Mr..
Roosevelt's concern over Government
reorganization and apparent indiffer-
ence toward business recovery, he de-
clared: First let us get the fire out
and then we'll start to clean house!"
For q man who started out with a
shy streak and an inferiority complex
"the OConnor" seems to be talking
and doing-swell. He can't complain,
anyway.
(Copyright, 1881
Evening star., 1938-05-13
NICHOLS WILL DISCUSS
EDUCATION AND CRIME
J. Edgar Hoover's Aide to Speak
at d. G. Sunday School
Association Rally.

Association Rally.
Religious education and character
training as factors in crime prevention
will be discussed by Louis B. Nichols,
administrative assistant to J. Edgar
Hoover, director of the Federal Bureau
OF Investigation. at a rally dinner to-
day at $50 pm. in Petworth Baptist
Church, under auspices of the District
Of Columbia Sunday School Associa-
ton.
Mr. Nichols several years ago was
leader in the associations promotion
OF the annual Young Peoples Con-
ferences, held at Westminster. Md.
The rally this evening is to stimulate
interest in this years conference. to
be held in the Maryland city from
June "a to 26. The conference theme
will be Creating Christlike Charac-
ter
Chester H. Jones, president of the
conference. will preside at the rally.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02
US. NEWSPAPERS
 BEST IN WORLD
United Press Executive Gives Opinion-Receives
 Degree at Creighton U.

Omaha, Neb., June 2-(UP)-An honorary degree of doctor of laws was conferred by Creighton univer- sity today upon James H. Furay, vice president of the United Press.
 His brother, the Rev. John B. Furay. s. J., was similarly honored by the university of which both are graduates. The brothers are great nephews of Creighton's founders, Count John A. and Edward Creigh- ton.
 In commencement address to the graduating class, Furay charac- terized newspapers of the United States as the best and most in- formative in the world"
 "In no other country is so much information regarding the worlds affairs circulated so widely among people of all classes of society,"" he said. "There is no press anywhere else in the world which is as free.
 Democracy, based upon the rule of the majority, must have informed and intelligent citizens to decide wisely the many questions which it faces. One-sidedness in information does not lead to wisdom in judg- ment. It leads to misjudgment, to decision by emotion rather than by intelligence, and to errors which may easily prove catastrophe"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02
WITHHELD WAGE
 COLLECTIONS HIGH
$2,896'l5 Taken in During May Breaking Previous
 Record

Hartford, June 2. - Commissioner Joseph M. Tone reported today that record-breaking total of $2,896 IS in withheld wages was collected for Connecticut workers during May by the State Labor Departments wage claim adjuster.
 The amount exceeds, he pointed out, by more than thirteen hundred dollars the $1,568.92 which was col- lected in April and which represented at that time the largest sum of contested earnings ever collected in any one month for workers in this state.
 'The monthly amount" he said, lis steadily climbing. Workers should realize that the Department of Labor is ready to help them ob- tain withheld wages whenever their claims are valid."
 During May 90 complaints were received by letter and in person from individuals protesting that employers were withholding pay. Of the number, 61 were settled and II rejected. The remainder are pend- ing.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02
Elm City Dedicates
 Progress Exposition
Mayor Murphy Oficiates at Formal Opening = Tele' vision, Voice Mirror Amaze Visitors to Big Event

practically every one of the PA booths drew "ohs" and "ahs" from the astounded visitors.
 Colorful Program
 The exposition opening was fol- lowed today by huge school pro- gram in the Yale Bowl, where 5000 children presented a colorful pro- gram of Indian, Colonial and mod- ern games and dances. Red-let- ter dates on next weeks program include June and 10, inclusive, when 4000 New Haveners will par ticipate in gala dramatic spec tacle in the Yale Bowl. This pageant of early and modern New Haven, presen nitg22 episodes in approxi- mately 100 minutes. will start each evening at 8:45 o'clock. Tickets may be obtained in advance, reserved seats at $1 and general admission at 25 cents, by enclosing checksa nd writing the Tercentenary ticket of- flee, 154 Temple street.
 The exposition is continuing daily, Sunday expected, through Saturday, June II. The hall is fairly alive with vivid, colorful and moving dis plays portraying New Haven as it is today and in many cases early New Haven, for the city's industrial and civic life dates back many gen. erations.
 Hear Your Own Voice
 Actual production work is being carried on in some booths. At the Southern New England Telephone company display visitors find a Voice Mirror" whereby one may learn what his voice sounds like and graphic display showing how the dial system set actually works. Time in all parts of the world is quite clearly shown by the New Haven Clock company. News-gathering more than a century ago is com- pared with today's ultra modern methods and vast facilities at the New Haven Register booth. Sections of new air-conditioned car and modern buffet car are presented by the New Haven Road
 "Television City," an exhibit now to the Eastern States, is giving al- most continuous performances. An engineer explains the workings of this modern radio, and visitors are "televised", other members of the audience being able to witness the result on silver screen. Circular in shape, the crystal radio broad casting studio is attracting more than it's share of attention, since actual radio programs are being broadcast during parts of every af- ternoon and evening by the staffs of Stations VERY, WELL and WICC.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02
Chief Justice Silent
 OnLe1Uis Resignation
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mody of the law firm, Carmody & Thoms. who was states attorney from 1917 to 1924.
 Report Surprised
 The scathing remarks of the jury with reference to MT. Lewis were highly surprising. He was called as witness during the days just pre- ceding the issuance of the report, however. The portion of the report dealing with MT. Lewis had to say:
 Not until the early part of Jan uary, 1888 did States Attorney Law renee L. Lewis and Superintendent Roach take any action, and then only to order the removal of cer- tain gambling devices. No prose- cutions were initiated by either the city court or county court officials. The fact that these violations of the law were known but not prosecuted by States Attorney Lewis as well as by the Waterbury Police and of- ficials of the city court is a matter of distinct concern to this Grand Jury. The law enforcement author ities of the city and of the district are, therefore, deserving of the se- verest censure for having permitted this widespread and fragrant viola tion of law to continue"
 More Revelations Due
 More startling developments along Hines of reaction" will be chronicled shortly, the Democrat learned today. Some very promi- nent names are linked with rumors that may become news realities shortly.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02
HAYES APPROVES
 INVESTIGATION
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Throughout this gesturing of the Republican membership ran the theme of protest that the board could not delegate power to a com mittee by charter restriction.
 What the effect of the pending investigation of city departments may have is problematical at the present. While the board will have broad powers, there remains the question of whether there can be agreement on any set policy or pro cedure with a membership of 15 and the alignment of eight Repub- licans as against seven Democrats.
 References to Past
 AS in the case of other proposals made since the Republicans at tained their first majorit of older manic board members in some years there will be constant reference to past procedure of the board and the reminder that several of the Repub- licans now agitating for the inves- tigation were members of the board other years and failed to exercise any particular pretogative of pro- test in those years.
 Whether consideration of the yetoes of the other resolutions will over-shadow the mayors approval of the measure calling for the inves- tigation at Mnday's meeting will tend to indicate how serious the Re- publican membership has been in it's warfare for the proposal. At that time, it may be determined how the board will operate and whether there will be 8 series of special meetings to allow consideration of the progress of the probe.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02
MISSING TRUST
 HOOTERS SOUGHT

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 ate companies that they were said to have acquired and stripped were: First Income Trading Corporation, Continental Securities Corporation, Administered Fund, Second Corpo- ration and Reynolds Investment Company, with total assets of $13,- 5O0,0O0; and three smaller firms Burco Corporation, Bond and Share Trading Corporation and Insuran- shares Corporation of Delaware, with total assets of $2,500,O00.
 Dewey said it was the biggest fi- nancial steal in recent years" He started an investigation last March IA, and the first hint of the extent of the alleged fraud was made pub lie last week when Supreme Court Justice Samuel I. Rosenman re- strained Al individuals, corporations and stock brokerage firms from ne- gotiating in investment securities without written consent of every in terest involved.
 These Al defendants were said to have given financial assistance un- willingly, to the looters. The in- junction was temporary, pending a final trial to decide whether they should not be expelled from the se- curities field.
 One of these firms, Paine, Web Der and Company, obtained an amended order from the court yes- terday, agreeing to a consent in- junction in return for which it was permitted to serve several other in- veStment trusts not involved in the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02
MODES TOLD TO
 WIDEN KNOWLEDGE
President In Graduation Address Urges Thorough
 Training in World Affairs

Annapolis, Md, June 2-CUP)- President Roosevelt today called on U. s. naval academy graduates to equip themselves with a broad and thorough knowledge of Ameri- eau and world affairs to enable them to cope with modern prob lerns.
 The presidents advice Was con tained in his graduation address tC 436 midshipmen completing theil four-year course of study at the An napolis institution.
 MT. Roosevelt's address was brief and did not touch on specific issues of national or international matters
 You will never reach the top and stay at the top," MT. Roosevelt told the students, unless you are we'll rounded in your knowledge of all tho other factors in modern civili- zation that lie outside of your own special profession.
 That applies to all of world thought and world problems, but it applies, of course, with sepcial en- phasis to the thoght and problems of our own nation"
 MT. Roosevelt illustrated his point by quoting an anecdote told him once by Theodore Roosevelt after the defeat of conservation meas ure by congressional coalition.
 "When he learned of the defeat, said MT. Roosevelt, "he said: I wish we could have constitutional amendment requiring that no per- son could run for congress unless he had visited every one of the 4a states in the union.'"
 The president said the academy graduates in their tours of duty would require national knowledge of the problems of farming, knowledge of the problems of labor and knoWl- edge of the problems of capital"
 You will need to know intimately the geography and the natural and human resources of the United States" said MT. Roosevelt. You will need to know the current op- erations of federal, state and local government"
 MT. Roosevelt said that that knowledge could be obtained only by maintaining an active interest in current events in addition to technical navy matters.
 T want you to prove" said MT. Roosevelt, that you are also thor ough-going, up-to-date intelligent American citizens"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02

It was States Attorney Lewis who initiated the official probe of the local administration affairs, when on January IT he called for com- plete audit of the city's books. He also, with assistance from Assistant States Attorney William B. Fitz- gerald and County Detective Roland G. filling, discovered that thousands of records, including vouchers, can- celled checks, and bills were miss ing from the basement vault of the controllers office.
 He continued his probe until Feb- ruary when he disqualified him. self and his assistants because the case was of such local nature. Judge Frank P. McEvoy of superior court also disqualified himself for the same reason with the result that Judge Ernest A. Inglis and Special Prosecutors Hugh M. Alcorn and staff were appointed to take over.
 Maintains Silence
 States Attorney Lewis has main- tained stony silence with regard to the affair since the jury's re- port was returned. Shortly after the scathing charges were hurled, he left the city for a short vacation, and when he returned refused comment.
 Since that time it has been mo- ticed that the large part, if not all, of the affairs of the states attor- ney's office have been handled by Assistant States Attorney William B. Fitzgerald.
 June Term Opens Tuesday
 The June criminal docket of su- perior court is slated to open on Tuesday of next week, therefore action by the judges at their meet ing on Monday will be necessary. Chief Justice Maltbie will preside at the meeting, and the decision will rest with a majority of the judges.
 MT. Lewis succeeded T. F. Car
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02

apparent, for when he was excused at 5 o'clock he refused to wait for elevator transportation from the top choosing instead to use the three flights of stairs to the street. He was running as he turned the corner from Kendrick avenue to Church street
 Apparently he ran all the way home, for he was reached at his Hawkins street residence ten min utes later.
 The Young colored Republicans club criticized MT. Crowder last Octo- Der for switching his allegiance from Republican to Democrat 48 hours before election day"
 Criticized For Actions He was also criticized for allowing Controller Daniel J. Leary, then a candidate for reelection, to speak from his pulpit the Sunday before election.
 Frederick Palomba, former Repub- lican Town committee chairman also attended that service, but did not speak
 On October 18, the Young colored Republicans notified Rev. MT. Crowd CT that his membership in the club was restricted" because of these &C., tions. At the same time, similar noti- fications were sent Mrs. Ethel Cat ling and Mack Reyes.
 Club Notification The notification as sent by the club was as follows:
 Dear Sir:
 "The Young Colored Republican club held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, Oct. 18.
 At this meeting we took &C., tion on the members of our club who on election day played trait or to their club and brought upon their race such a disgrace. At this time you are informed that your membership with the Young Colored Republican club of Waterbury is restricted for your traitorous acts on election day.
 "(Signed) L. F. Maness,
 president
 Mrs. Sarah Sims,
 secretary"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02

was resting under SedativeS, the uncle said.
 Search We'll C0Ordinated
 Although reduced in scope, the search proceeded under a closely coordinated plan. Legionnaires and other veterans, WPA and CCC work CTS, farmers, fishermen and trap pers beat through the scrub oak and palmetto.
 A fleet of radio-equipped police cars from Miami and Miami Beach cruised along highways in the re- zion, helping coordinate the search by radio.
 As the forenoon advanced, the rainfall grew heavier and searching parties gradually dwindled.
 Against the possibility of mob vio- lence, Governor Frederick P. Cone had authorized the use of national guardsmen and the military author itieS were in position to pour troops into the district quickly.
 Kidnaper Thought Resident
 It was known that the G-mer were all but certain that the child was kidnapped by a resident of this village of 600 or of the Redlands farming district of which Princeton is a center, and for this reason they placed great faith in the ransom bills leading to the criminals.
 The G-men still questioned M. F Braxton, 55, who lives near the Clashes here, and his son-in-law Ray Rayburn, who was picked up al Cape Sable. Braxton and his son. ni-law were arrested almost simul- taneously, although at widely sep arated places and taken to Miami Braxton, a heavy-set. forid- faced carpenter, knows the kidnapec baby's father well. The identity o1 the third suspect was not knowr definitely, but the Miami Heralc said today that he was Willard E Campbell, a man well known ir Miami who had been charged dur. ing prohibition with rum m-runnine and who was recently arrested fol alleged participation in a plot tc run guns into a Central American country.
 Ransom Box Found
 The G-men yesterday found the shoe box in which Cash had packed the ransom of $2,43O in $5 bills, $4.. 97O In $10 bills, $2,100 in $20 bills and $500 in $50 bills, and in which he had turned it over to the kidnap- CTS. It was in field adjoining the road where the kidnapers stoppeo Cash's car. Nearby were the prints Of automobile tires. Casts of the prints were taken and the box was examined for finger prints.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02
WATERWAY PLAN
 WINS PROTEST

Ottawa, Ont. June 2.-(UP).- Sen. Joseph Casgrain protested in the senate last night the United States proposed St. Lawrence water ways development as granting the Americans a license over a strip of five or ten miles on either side of the St. Lawrence river"
 Senator Casgrain denounced the project as a "crazy one" and stated emphatically that "the Stars and Stripes would fly" over the strip.
 "In TITS every English-speaking North American colony turned trail tor to the empire. The only colonies that remained faithful were the French Canadian"
 Sen. Raoul Dandurand, govern ment senate leaders, rebuked Cas- grain.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02
BRITAIN SEEKS
 SPANISH ARMISTICE

London, June 2-(UP)-Great Britain intends to work actively to arrange an armistice in the Spanish civil war in addition to seeking a pacific settlement of the Czechoslo- yak minority problem and eventual direct frendship negotiations with Germany, it was disclosed today.
 It was understood that the gov- ernment might seek the collabora- ton of France and possibly Italy also to sound out the Spanish na- tionalists and loyalists on their at- titude toward an armistice.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02
CHINA MAKES
 APPEAL TO WORLD

Geneva, June 2-(UP)-China to- day appealed to the world-through the League of Nations-for urgent and effective measures to restrain Japan from continuing wholesale slaughter" in air raids on thickly- populated civilian centers.
 The appeal was made because ol the recent Japanese bombings oi Canton which killed an estimated 2,O00 and wounded 5000.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02
TESTS FAVORED

Boston, June 2-(UP)-The Mas sachusetts Medical society was on record today as favoring legislation to require social disease tests for all expectant mothers. The socie- tvs council at its 157th annual con- vention yesterday voted to support legislation proposed by the Massa- chuSetts federation of women's clubs.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1938-06-02
LINER HELD UP

London, June 2-(UP)-The liner Qu:en Mary was unable to dock at Cherbourg today during a severe summer gale which lashed Southern England, the English Channel and the French coast. The wind velocity reached 30 miles an hour in many places There were heavy rains which flooded seaside towns.