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Evening star., 1939-01-29
Harrington Favors
Severe Penalties
For Relief Politics
Attitude Made Clear in
Record Of Testimony
At Senute Hearing

Col. F. G. Harrington, new chief
Of the Works Progress Administra-
ton, is in accord with the Senate
view that penalties much more Sc
we're than mere dismissal from jobs
should be imposed by law for i'm
proper political actions in connec-
ton with the w. P. A. program.
His attitude was made clear in
the published record Of his testi-
mony before the Senate Appropria-
tions Subcommittee that held hear
ings on the w. P. A. deficiency ap-
preparation bill.
Col. Harrington criticized the
form of a House amendment de-
signed to ban political activity in
the w. P. A. because he did not
believe it went far enough in some
particulars, and because it might
be construed to mean that any re-
lief worker would have to be dis
charged If he expressed any opin-
ion as to a pending election.
From such consideration as I
have been able to give to this
amendment" he said, lit appears
to me that it comes close to in
fringing on the civil liberties of
project workers on the w. P. A.
program" He indicated he did not
believe the restrictions should ex-
tend to the relief workers them
selves.
He said he believed legislation de-
signed to eliminate politics from the
w. P. A. should ban improper po-
itical actions by w. P. A. super
visory personnel, direct or indirect
solicitation of political campaign
funds from project workers, and
political intimidation of project
workers by persons outside the w.
P. A. The Senate amendments
follow this general line.
Pointing out that the House
amendments imposed no penalty for
improper political actions other
than the discharge of guilty per-
sons, he said it was his opinion
much more severe penalties should
be imposed by law
Col Harrington assured the COM
mittee he was most heartily in
accord with any measures that
could be taken to eliminate i'm
proper political practices in con-
nection with the w. P. A. program,
and that such laws would be
"stringently enforced"
Evening star., 1939-01-29
W. A. Cut Protested
At Alliance RuIIy

The District Workers Alliance
held a rally In Franklin Park yester-
day afternoon to protest the slash In
the Works Progress Administration
deficiency appropriation and the dis
charge Of mothers with dependent
children from local w. P. A. rolls.
About 200 persons gathered to hear
William Taylor of the National
Youth Congress. The speaker used
a public address system.
Several park police watched the
gathering, but there was no dis
order.
Evening star., 1939-01-29
Corinth ConuI Closed

Landsldes following heavy rains
caused the closing for month of
the famous Corinth Canal, which
was cut through 4 miles of solid
rock and saves over 200 miles for
vessels going from the Ionian Sea
to Athens.
Evening star., 1939-01-29
STAGGERED Bridge Tourney

William Cheeks, sponsor of q
weekly bridge tournament at the
Roosevelt Hotel, announced yester-
day he will inaugurate staggered
tournament beginning next Thurs
day at 8 pm. A second section will
begin at $3.50 pm.
Evening star., 1939-01-29

many of them held to limits Of one ten.thousandh
of an inch.
We could save lot of money by sl1imping on
tests. But car built without them wouldn't be
Ford car.
And we aim constantly to build better cara
car that will give you and more for your Money
But you pay no more Ford prices are still low-and
even lower than they look, when you realize the de-
sirable equipment they include.
Both construction and appearance prove that the
Ford VS. is ",Ihe Quality Car in the Low Price
Field"
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
NewlYweds
Honored At
Reception

The home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Campbell of Scotch avenue was
the scene Of a delightful reception
last Monday evening, given il
honor Of their daughter, Mary Alice,
who was married TO Robert Afford,
in Toledo Ohio. on the evening of
April 10.
Many lovely gifts were received
by the newlyweds.
Among the host Of friends and
relatives present were; Mr., and
Mrs. William Carter, Mr.. and Mrs
J. Atkinson, Mr.. and Mrs ]. Camp
bell, Julian Turbine, Miss Loretta
Jackson, Henry Lyles, Miss Hattie
Atkinson, Mabel Riley, Mr.. ant
Mrs. Remsen, Alex Washington
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Ball and many
others.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

Rtteu Moss and Beauty Pummer are motoring through
the southland en- to Jacksonville Fla to MIS-
Plummer's niece's wedding
Julia Brady is making ready for trip to Oklahoma
with the Bradbvs Senior and is haunting all the sales
neone for suitable attire with which knock those Okla
homa folk for a of ashcans.
Really the Naciremas ought to get them new music
hoy the one they have is CORNY, but definitely -. and
we cut our milk teeth to the of of their recordings
49,, Better look into that, boys.
Katherine Wells had on honey OF chapeau. AT the
Founders Dav tea Twas black, with pink and blue
quill stuck at a raish angle the crown and 1t had a
winnie at the might have been just another hat
on most people " but was a killer dller on her
Funfce Greer looks smart coin dotted ensemble,
che wears with tailored suit blouse bag and turban
10 match. very ultra, ultra.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
AKA S Present
Outstanding
CoIoratura
Pauline Frisby Sings To
Enthusiastic Group

Beta Mu chapter Of Alpha Kappa
Alpha sorority presented Pauline
Frisby. colorsturs soprano, in re-
cital. last Tuesday evening in the
Federation OF Women's clubs build
ing. Hancock at Second, She was
accompanied at the pianoforte by
Margaret Mannebach.
Mrs. Frisby was radiantly lovely
IN a gown OF aquamarine Mouslin
de Soir. fashioned OF just yards ard
yards Of the filmy material, her cor
sage was the gift Of Beta Mu chap
ter, it was Of yellow roses and ba-
by's breath,
This recital marked Mrs. Frisby's
debut before Detroiters as a soloist,
we heard her last-yesr TO very good
advantage. as one OF the leads in
Aida, which role she will sing in the
repetition Of the opera, this Friday
night. She also received acclaim
when she sang on Major Bowesi
amateur hour, last spring.
Mrs. Frisby is truly craftsman
and well versed in the technique OF
the voice, she handles difficult
arias, with an ease and depth that
is Verypieastng 70 TIE music lover.
Her program was well chosen as to
variety. giving her ample opportuni-
~ TO show whatever vocal histri-
onics she possessed. Her repertoire
included such well know selections
as "Se Tu Mani" by Pergolesi;
"A 'Fors e 'Lui" from La Travi-
ata) by Verdi: "Frulingsnacht" by
Shuman; Die Meinacht" by
Brahms; "Alleluia," by Mozart; lies
Files de Cadix,' by Delibes and a
group in lighter vein which includ-
ed Spring" by Henschel; will 'o'
the Wisp." by Sposs; Lullaby" by
Cyril Scott: THE Winds in the
South" by John p. Scott and Loves
In My Heart" by Woodman, which
made a very fitting ending, being
as it was triumphant and brilliant
in tone quality.
Patrons for the recital were: Dr.
and Mrs. W. L. Postles, Dr.. o. L,
Barland, DR.. and Mrs. S. jenkins,
Mr.. and Mrs. Dwight Nuttall, Mr.,
James Walker, Mrs, Eddie Robin
son. Mr.. and Mrs. f. Eubanks, Mr..
f. Tolan, Del Mar Beauty shop, DR.,
and Mrs Robert Greenidge, DR.. J.
p. Thomas, Mr.. Louis G, Blount
Mr.. Claude Cooper, Mrs Yolande
Maddox, Mrs. Mile Hynson, Mr.
Grover D. Lange, Mr.. Buster Brooks
Mr.. Marshall Miles, Mr.. Peter KEEL
ly, Mr.. Isaac Petty, Prof. Aniwa
Or. and Mrs. William Haroland, Ted
dy Blackmon, Yvonne Lucas, Bennit
Parks, Rono Vest, and Mary Agne!
Miller.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
Big Fellows
Give Party

The Brewster City Big Fellows
gave a cabaret party Friday, May
10, at the X. P. Hall. The party was
a grand success. A delightful fried
chicken dinner was served 10 those
present along with refreshments.
Those present were; Mr., and Mrs.
Jones Mesdames E. Smith and v.
Hicks M Martin, Goodwin, ThoHp.
son. the Fairs, Mrs. E. Hall, Miss O.
Ship, J. Rowe, Mrs Easley, Mes
danes o. Smith and NJ. Ratlif, T.
McMorris, the J. Halls, the A. ".
Wrights, Miss NJ Vopper, Misses P.
Smith and D. Wright. Mrs Heard,
H Watson. Miss A. Anderson. Mn,
L. Johnson, Mrs. J. s Burch, S, Al
Ian, the Mannings. S. Johnson, Fred
Walker, Pearl Thompson, Sherman
Bush and Venice Graves.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
Hi-lites Entertain
At Civic Center

The Original Hi-Liie Social club
entertained in high style last Fri
day night at the Civic Center,
Chene and Chestnut street. The
gay over-crowded dancing throng
seemed to enjoy the swing music
furnished by Louis Cotmans band.
Among the merrymakers we saw
Miss Ida Mae Jones, William Smoot,
their president; Elsie Rowe, R.
Slaughter, Virginia Addison, Matte
Whetmore, Mrs. Mary Hadley, G.
Henley, Mary Pickett Viola Tate,
Roberta Floruney, Solomon Porter,
L. c. Watson, Leo and V. J. Whet-
taker. -
The affair was further aired by
the colorfully decorated hall.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
Ruby's Beauty University
Announces Graduating Exercises

With the 1889 graduating class.
the officers, instructors and stu
dents of Ruby's Beauty university
Kill present the 18th annual COS
theological meet with sermon by
Dr.. W. H, Peck, at Bethel A. NJ E
church, corner St Antoine and
Frederick streets, Sunday. June 4,
al II am. These services will be
interviewer with the regular morn
ing services All former graduate
and students are requested TO be
present and participate in these
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
Jolly Strotters
Make Merry

The Jolly Strollers club number
two had a gala time last Sunday
afternoon at one Of the local spots.
Seen in the host Of dancers and
merrymakers were the West Side
jolly Eight, the Hi-Lite Social club,
Detroit Business Mems club, Social
toilette, Royal Sporth, the 1910 and
the Melecodia clubs jolly Stroller.
Mr.. and Mrs D. c. Mckinney
were host and hostess 10 the group.
W. Bates is president and Mildred
Johnson, club scribe. ~
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

When the Lecture committee has its bingo party
next Saturday night . will be on hand with bells on
cause we had such good last time brought home
some of the best old butter and pineapple and stuit
maybe time work up to the ham, or What ever
there Is.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27

Lyda Gogigns was the ever fond mother when we
bumped her other must hurry home to
get Florida prmped for her piano recital last Saturday
afternoon.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-05-27
Announce Wedding

Announcement has been made OF
the pending marriage Of Miss Hattie
Thomas OF Brewster avenue 10
Prentiss Simms Of wilkins avenue.
June at p m in the auditorium
OF the Brewster Community Center
Evening star., 1939-12-18

the peace-loving peoples of these
two states, discarding action OF at
tack; above all and notwithstand-
ing the favorable conditions of tao
tics and visibility. I opened fire
against the British cruiser stationed
near Lobos Island only after the
cruiser had opened fire itself and
after impacts had come near my
ship.
6. Notwithstanding that I do not
recognize the basis the Uruguayan
government has chosen, shall re-
spect also the term of stay fixed for
me by this government.
But, due to the fact the Uruguayan
government refuses me the possibil-
ity provided for by The Hague con-
vention of putting my ship in con-
dition to navigate, am not disposed
to deliver to the control of this coun-
try the ship, which moreover has
not suffered during battle with re-
gard to its potentiality to combat.
In these conditions, no other solu-
ton offers itself to me than to sink
my ship through explosion in prox-
imities Of the coast, disembarking
my crew as it may be possible.
Signed, Langsdorff, captain.
Evening star., 1939-12-18

tween the conduct of the Uruguayan
people and Excepting the case men,
toned in section three) also author
tiles on one hand and tho decision
Of the Council Of Ministers on the
other hand only becomes clear to
me as the result of pressure by some
interested party.
I, for my part, even though such
(tactics) had been within the possi-
bilities open to me, have severely
avoided exerting any pressure. On
the morning of December 13, I at
tackled on the high seas the British
cruiser Exeter. In the combat also
participated in by the cruisers Ajax
and Achilles; once the Exeter had
been put out of commission by me,
I decided to enter the port of Monte
video to repair maritime damages.
I knew the British government
acknowledges only the three-mile
limit even on the waters of the
Plate River. Once my ship had
reached this zone over which two
contigual states on the River Plate
claim joint dominion, notwithstand-
ing my knowledge of the British in
depreciation, I conscientiously took
into consideration the sentiments of
Evening star., 1939-12-18
Spec Captains Statement
Text Of Longsdorffs Protest
Over Uruguoy's Time Limit

abandon the port of Montevideo
with a ship which has not been
repaired in the manner necessary
for security of navigation of the
same.
To sally onto the high seas would
mean, therefore, negligently endan-
gering crew composed of more
than thousand men. Wherefore,
I emphasize again that I do not
refer to danger due to any action
of the enemy, but only exclusively
to the general dangers of naviga.
ton.
4. The ruling of the Council OF
Ministers represents a fragrant vio-
lation of the aspirations to human
ize war which led to the signing
of the aforementioned Hague con-
vention.
S. The evident discrepancy be-
Evening star., 1939-12-18
President Receives
New Reports on
Sinking Of Spec
RooseveIt's Main
Concern Is Possible
Protest on Bottle
By the Associated Press,

By the Associated Press.
HYDE PARK, N. Y, Dec. 18.-
President Roosevelt received new re-
ports from the State Department to-
day on the sinking of the German
pocket battleship Graf Spec of Mon
tevideo.
The President talked with Secre-
tary Hull by telephone last night
and had additional information from
departmental ofiicials this morning.
Mr. Roosevelt's nam concern was
whether this Government, collabor-
ating with other American repub-
Evening star., 1939-12-18
Leave Cancelled, Shin Soils

NORFOLK, Va, Dec. 18 R.-
Shore leave for officers and enlisted
men attached to the U. 8. 8. de-
stroyer Upshur was Cancelled un-
expectedly yesterday.
The destroyer weighed anchor
and headed out to sea at 4 pm.
Informed sources said the fighter
probably would relieve a sister ship
on patrol duty.
Evening star., 1939-12-18

lies, should protest to Great Britain
and Germany against the sea bat
tie which carried the Graf Spec and
three British cruisers within the
so-called security zone" around the
Western Hemisphere.
Mr.. Roosevelt was informed by
newsmen late yesterday that the
German commander intended to
blow up the Graf Spec, and he then
heard a radio description Of the
sinking.
White House ofncials declared the
President would have no comment
for the time being.
Evening star., 1939-12-18

The Christmas Heart Fund xives
you opportunity to spread the sea-
sons joy to some one needing aid.
Send your cash contribution to
The Star-it will 20 a long way,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
SOCIALISTS PLAN
 LOCAL CAMPAIGN
Testimonial Here for Jas= per McLevy-City Elec=
 lions Next Objective

Mayor Jasper McLevy of Bridge port, told gathering of members of his Socialist party in Waterbury that good government depends on the organization of people interested in better government last night at testimonial dinner in his honor at the Y. M c. A.
 Mayor McLevy described the con- duct of affairs in Bridgeport, say ing that enemies of the Socialist administration would cry Ideal" when Bridgeport seeks permission to issue refunding bonds from the General Assembly. (This is because of the agreement made between the two Socialist Senators and the Re- publicans in organizing the Sen- ate) He added, however, that Bridgeport has had such permission right along and that it "is paying of Republican and Democratic bonds" of administrations before he became mayor.
 Other speakers included: Martin Plunkett, of Wallingford, state So- cialist secretary; John Shenton, Bridgeport city treasurer; and Atty. Frederic c. Smedley, of Waterbury, who was toastmaster. Samuel I. Wolozin, Socialist town chairman welcomed the guests at the dinner, and pointed out that one purpose of the gathering was to create interest in the organization of strong So-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
CAPTAIN HEREOF
 FORUM SPEAKER
Europe in Turmoil Theme of TOnight's Lecture at
 WOmen's Club

Captain Gordon Heriot, soldier, explorer and radio commentator will discuss Europe in Turmoil" at :he second session of the Waterbury Community Forum to be held at the Women'S club this evening at 8 o'clock.
 Captain Heriot is an American by birth, out has travelled widely all over the world since childhood. He entered the World War in the British army at the age of IA as a bugler, and became artilleryman and flight officer. Immediately after the war he attended and graduated from Queens college, Oxford, from which he went to Morocco to serve in the Spanish Foreign Legion as a cap- tain under General Francisco Franco in the campaign against the Riff tribesmen. Since then he has served in the armies of a dozen na- tions, holding commissions from six. His particular field of exploration has been Latin America, through every country of which he has fought, explored, and travelled. He has been two thousand miles up the Amazon into the unexplored Matta Crosse country of Brazil, and is the only living man who has crossed Honduras and Yucatan on foot.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
ACTION LIKELY
 ON REFERENDUM
Blank Bill Ready for Pre- sentatiOn in Hartford for
 City Manager Plan

Walter J. Willard, field secretary of the National Municipal league will address mass meeting on the City Manager Plan at Temple hall, Monday ngiht, February 13., it was announced last night at a meeting of the Citizens Good Government association. MT. Willard will an- alyze the charter proposed for Wa terbury and discuss the operation of proportional representation, one of the features of the plan.
 The annual meeting of the asso- citation will be held Tuesday night, January 24, at the association head quarters, "A Central avenue. Julian G. Hearne will speak on propor- tional representation. MT. Wheeler was recently active in a similar campaign in Wheeling, w. Va., and will advise chairman of the various local committees frequently in the next few weeks.
 Committee Named
 Harold F. White, president of the association, appointed the following committee to raise funds for the legislative campaign and other ex- penses involved in bringing about a city referendum on the city char ter: Chairman, Bonnet Bronson; Robert Lowell, Frank E. Hess, Alex ander Bryan, William B. Corbett William Burke and A. H. Gopel.
 A blank bill providing for general assembly action on the referendum will be introduced in Hartford to- day, according to information given the board.
 Speakers manuals are being pre- pared by the publicity committee under the direction of MT. Burke and MT. Goepel. The manuals will stress the important points of the charter. The speakers school will also be conducted to prepare speak CTS to explain the changes which would be brought about, should the voters approve the new system of government.
 Educational Talks
 Speakers have already started to address local organizations and they plan to appear before most of the 400 clubs and other associations. Mrs. J. Harold Root, former presi- dent, of the Waterbury League of Women Voters, said that the char ter proposals will be brought before the members of that organization in the near future.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18
Mattatuck Council Executives Holding
 Meeting At Elton
Dr. Barclay of New York, National Director, to Give Principal Address Eagle Scout Awards Certi-
 ficates to Feature Presentation of Honors

Church, Eagle Patrol-R. Cipriano, P. L.; Troop 29, Hebrew Institute. Pine Tree Patrol-Irving Swirsky. P. L.; Troop 2, Naugatuck Congre- gational Church, Hyena Patrol - Weston Boyd, P.L.
 Executies to Attend
 Walter H. Deacon, president of the Council and Scout Executive David F. Babson will speak briefly on phases of Scout work during the past year and on plans for the com ing year.
 The Rev. Francis M. O'Shea will give the invocation. Musical selec- tions will be given on the guitar by Scout Bunnio D'Agostino of Troop 16, St. Lucy's Church, and the din- ner meeting will conclude with a tableau, ''The Trail to Citizenship arranged by Assistant Scout Ex- ecutive Henry Donohue with the following Scouts participating: Cub bing-John Poirier, Pack 9, Second Congregational Church.
 Scouting-Albert Sherwood, Troop 1, Woodbury.
 Senior Scouting-William Knapp Ship 101, s. s. Penrod, Naugatuck.
 Scout Oath-Arthur Charbonneau Troop 13, Sacred Heart Church.
 Preceding the dinner meeting the annual business meeting of the Council will be held at 5:3O for the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-01-18

ASashVkh0A OhCCGUI
 l3, Sacred Heart Church, and AL bert Sherwood of Troop 1, Wood-' bury. Eagle Palms will be awarded to assistant Scoutmaster, Arol Char oonneau of Troop 13, Sacred Heart Church and Walter Angle of Troop 20, Blessed Sacrament Church. Her bert s. Root. chairman of the Scout Advancement committee will make the awards.
 Certificates
 Certificates will be presented to volunteer leaders who have complet- ed training courses during the year by Earle Blanchard, chairman of the Training committee. These men are: Cecil H. Grant, Willis Merrill, Ro- land Pathway, William Saunders, John Fleming, Jennes Underhill, Elton Abramson, Harry Grover, Ce- cil Maton. John Mofisuck, Howard Kamerzel; Judson Beardsley, Will liam w. Brown. Eugene Burgess, Carlton Chapin, Milton Coer, M. John Cole, Michael Dichele, Anthony DiMaria, John DiToto, Raymond Doiron, Lester Hawkins, Hyman Helfand, Milton Huffman, Charles Inturrisi, Edward Kehoe, John E Pyatt, Jr., Isadore Rimer, John San- ta Barbara, Frederick Slason, Lester Tomlinson, c. w. Tyler, Kon. Val uckas. Everett West. Leslie Young; Arol Charbonneau, Carmen DiMaria, Alfred J. German, Clifford Hotch- kisD, William J. Lovett, Gregory Welch and Leonard Lucia.
 Awards will also be given the Scoutmasters of the 12 patrols earn ing Honor or Standard rating in the Patrol Achievement Sprint which ran from October 31st to December 3lst. These patrols are: Honor, Troop 13, Sacred Heart Church-Wolf Patrol Norman Baril, PL.; Raccoon Pa trol - Arthur Charbonneau, P. L.; Tiger Patrol-Joseph Ippolito, P.L.; Cobra Patrol, Thomas Brennan, P. L.; Flaming Arrow, Jack Riley, P.L.; Troop 5. 1st Baptist Church-Indian Patrol, Anthony Lenti, P. L.; Troop 20, Blessed Sacrament Church, Pion- eer Patrol-Robert Walker, PL: Troop 29, Hebrew Institute, Falcon Patrol-Sanford Kravitz, P.L.: Troop 9, Naugatuck Congregational Church Racoon Patrol-Bill Holmberg, PL.
 Standard: Troop 13, Sacred Heart