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Evening star., 1939-05-11
Auto Chiefs CurtaiI
Output 10 Meet
Lag in Demand
Executives Are Cheered
As Used Car TotoI
Remuins Down

BY the Associated Press.
DETROIT, May 1.-THE motor
car manufacturer have made
further adjustments In their pro-
duction schedules, curtailing aggre-
gate assemblies to point more
nearly in harmony with new car
demand.
Factory activity dropped sharply
last week, although production man
AYERS pointed out that a stepping up
of assemblies could be effected on
short notice should consumer de-
mand increase. The tapering of OF
retail requirements at this time has
been disappointing to the factory
division of the industry, which had
looked for a steadier assembly level
throughout this month and into
June.
One comforting factor in the cur
rent situation, say some of the re-
tailers' association executives, is the
fact that the used-car accumulation
has not expanded materially, leaving
most dealer outlets in good shape to
press new car sales. Throughout the
current model season the merchan-
dising division of the industry has
continued to sell more used units
than new cars. thus avoiding the
condition of year ago that sharply
curtailed new car deliveries.
Gain Over 1888 Kept.
All comparisons, as matter of
fact, continue to show the current
model season we'll ahead of last
year. This is true both in produc-
ton and distribution, and. say lead
| ing observers of the industry, there
is little likelihood that output and
! retail deliveries during the next six
or eight weeks will drop to the
level of the comparable period Of
, 1898.
At this time last year assemblies
ranged between 10000 and $4,000
week, continuing at that level
until about mid-July when a sudden
upturn in consumer demand brought
sharp increase in assemblies.
There are many in trade circles
who believe the present lower out
put level is merely an interlude
and that an upward movement in
retail sales will step up assembly
line activity before the annual mid
summer vacation rush gets under
way.
inventories Low.
These sources admit this belief
is based largely upon hope What
ever the developments of the next
few weeks may be. there will be
no heavy dealer inventories. Field
stocks are being watched carefully
by the manufacturers as we'll as
the retailers, with assemblies being
geared more closely each week to
consumer demand as the current
model season progresses.
This means. of course. that when
the time comes for switching over
to next years types there will be
no long period of waiting for a
cleaning up of dealers stocks, or
bargain sales to make room for
new stock.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Text of SteeImun's Statement
Cool Dispute ConcIiotor Urges Signing
Of individual Contracts

long in an effort to bring about
an agreement and to find q
formula that would preserve the
Appalachian coal conference,
which both parties and the Gov
eminent feel is of Importance in
the coal industry. After many
conferences with both sides,
jointly and separately, we are
convinced that a formula which
will do both of these things can
not be found at this time.
Under the circumstances, it be-
comes our duty at this hour to
make recommendation for the
purpose Of opening as many
mines as possible so that the con-
Stunning public will not be incon-
venienced nor industry hampered.
Wants Contracts Signed.
Therefore, speaking as Govren-
ment representatives, we are ask
ing that such companies and as
sociations~ as are in agreement
with the United Mine Workers
of America sign contracts and be-
gin operations Immediately, in
order to relieve the grave crisis
facing the Nation.
We deeply regret the condition
which necessitates this recon-
mendation and it is the purpose
of the Federal Government to
render every possible assistance
to the end that mutually salts
factory agreements may be
reached throughout the entire
coal industry and a stabilized
condition maintained.
Therefore, we are asking such
operators and representatives of
the United Mine Workers as are
not in agreement to continue
negotiations with the assistance
of the officers of the Federal
Government until amicable and
fair contracts can be completed.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Higher Net Reported
By Niagara Hudson
Power Corp.
Hits $780, O52 Against
$2,34l,672 Shown in
Same 1888 Quarter
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 11.-Niagara
Hudson Power Corp and subsid-
iarieS reported net income for the
March quarter of $2.649,052, or 81
cents a common share. compared
with $2.34l,672, or 18 cents a share,
in the like 1888 period.
International Nickel.
International Nickel Co. of Can
ada reported for the March quarter
net profit of S9.547 300, equal to 81
cents a common share. This COM
pared with $8.l15 ,095, or SO cents
a share in the final quarter of 1898
and with $10.113,764, or 66 cents a
share in the first quarter of 1888.
Mercantile Marine.
International Mercantile Marine
Co. and wholly American
subsidiaries reported for 1888 a loss
of S55l $40 after providing for de-
probation and bond interest, COM
pared with a loss of S1,15O 1864 in
the preceding year.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Steel Circles Watch
Price Cut Reports
From Detroit
Little Concern Felt
Because of SmoIIness
Of Affected Volume
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 11.-Steel cir
cles here said today reports of price
slashes in the Detroit area were
being closely watched, but that VOL
ume of sales under reduced prices
thus far had been 50 small that
no great concern was felt.
However, should lower prices Of
fered by small companies be con-
firmed by substantial purchases,
they said it was likely the large
producers would meet the lower
prices competitively
Reports in trade circles mentioned
offered cuts from previous prices
ranging from 81 to Sill ton on
hot and cold sheet steel and strip.
An easier price trend in steel sheets
was said to have existed for a
week or so.
In the local area some reduction
in offered prices for galvanized
sheets was reported, but not of suf-
ficient importance to cause concern.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Building Awards
Show Big Drop
|Durinq Week
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 1l.-Englneer-
ing contracts for the week ended
Tuesday, totaling $50 100000, drop
ped % per cent below the previous
week and "a per cent below the
corresponding week last year, Engi-
neering News-Record reported to-
day.
Construction volume for the year
to date has aggregated 81 ,l67 ,4s4, 900
greater by 22.5 per cent than the
same period a year ago.
Details follow:
Total.
Last week: Previous week. Year ago; 40
S52 100000 S13.261,000 S69.02O0O0
Private.
13,pSs.OOO 1882 900 15.52O.00O
State and Municipal.
30 254S.0OO 47.S19,00O 49.sOO. 900
Federal.
5.s54.oOO 14,Os6.OOO' 100000
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Fornsworth TeIevision
Names Vice President

Special Dispatch to The Star.
NEW YORK. May lie. A.
Nicholas, president of Farnsworth
Television & Radio Corp, announces
that B. Ray Cummings has been
elected by the Board of Directors
as vice president in charge of
engineering A graduate of Colum-
bia University, Mr.. Cummings has
been actively engaged in the radio
and television industry for 20 years.
One of Mr.. Cummings early con-
nections was with General Electric
Co., where he was in charge of the
development and design of special
radio apparatus, including broad
cast and communications transmit
tiers, carrier current and communi-
cation equipment. and many types
of transmitting and receiving equip
ment for the Government.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Union Shop Remaining
Coal Dispute Issue,
Says Miss,P Perkins.
PenoIty Clause Against
Strikes Is Not Chief
Question, She Stotes
BY the Associated presS.

By the Associated Press.
NEW YORK. May 11.-Secretary
of Labor Perkins in a letter to the
New York Times today said "the
union shop, with such safeguards as
can be worked out, now is the re-
naming issue" in the bituminous
contract negotiations.
Speaking of the session which she
attended, Miss Perkins wrote: "Al-
though all issues were discussed.
emphasis was placed in the discus
sion on the unions request for a
union shop, which, as you know, hes
no relation to the penalty clause
against strikes.
This is matter of some impor-
tance due to the fact that the public
has been led to believe that the
unions principal desire was for re-
moval of the penalty clause. The
request for removal of the penalty
clause was made as an alternative
suggestion when the operators re-
AAoSA W NoiIolOCi liiC ulllOIl SilOp.
Both suggestions were made III
long search in which the spokes-
men for the operators as well as for
the miners said that they desired
to establish the jurisdiction of the
United Mine workers and to continue
to do business with them.
"The character of the union shop,
its distinction from the closed shop
and various forms of reinsurance on
the question of no union encroach-
ment on managerial rights were all
discussed intently as we'll as the
suggestions for the recognition of
the United Mine Workers as the ex-
elusive bargaining agency.
| The matter of the cancellation
of the penalty clause was discussed
in one question and answer at the
end. The elimination of the penalty
clause is not and has not been the
central point of the dispute. But
the union shop, with such safe
guards as can be worked out, now is
the remaining issue"
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Time Business Index
Climbs FructionuIIy
By the Associated Press.

NEW YORK. May ll-Time Mag
azine's index of business conditions
ended four-week decline by rising
fractionally last week to 91.5 from
Ola the previous week.
The index, which is derived from
money and banking figures, was
steadied chiefly by renewed under
writing activities in financial CEN
ters.
A year ago the index stood at GIT.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Paris Bank Chances

PARIS. May II P.-Bankt Of France
statement as of May Gn millions o1
francs: Gold reserves. As:265; un-
changed. Balances abroad: ?4g; increase
3. Discounted commercial bllS-France
5.21O; decrease. SO2 Negotiable bills
bought in France. 3,135: decrease. 3. Ad-
vances AGAINST securities 3.44O: increase
securities. 292: increase, 166. Tempo
rary advances to state. 20.576: unclaimed
Circulation I26. .352: increase. 6e7 Toeal
crease. l.S4Q Ratio Of gold to sicht
liabilities 63.7l Der cent eoapared with
1874 last week. Rate of discount, pef
cent.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Big Utility Losses Feared
In Bonneville Project
BY the Associated Press

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 11.-Howard L.
Aller president, American Power &
Light Co., told stockholders in the
annual report, out today, that the
Federal Government Bonneville
power project on the Columbia River
near Portland, Greg. might result
in heavy losses to utility investors.
Private companies now adequately
serve existing markets for electric
power, he said He urged co-ordina-
ton of Federal power production
with the operations of the existing
companies.
Five important operating subsidi-
aries of his company which might
be affected, he said, were: Washing
ton Water Power Co., Pacific Power
g. Light Co.. Portland Gas & Coke
Co., Inland Power & Light Co. and
Northwestern Electric Co.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
New York Central Trims
Costs Sharply in 1888
BY tho Associated Press


NEW YORK. May 1l-New York
Central Railroad in 1898. despite a
$6.150,134 increase in wage payments
and other new costs. pared its oper-
ating expenses to S237 ,5O2 1893, drop
of $46 498 ,O56, the roads annual re-
port disclosed
Major reductions included a $19,-
90l,513 decrease in maintenance of
equipment. q $l6,205. .021 drop in
transportation expenses, and an
$8.130,285 cut in maintenance of
way and structures.
AS previously reported, the road
for 1888 had net loss of s20.l54, ,357
after taxes and charges, against net
income of $6,352,612. equal to 80
cents a common share, In 1897.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Tobacco Markets

Prices were somewhat unsteady on the
Southern MARYLAND auction markets on
May 5, s and g. The price information
Agricultural Economics shows some quail
ties hieher and some lower All brisht.
thin-boded tobacco sold we'll. and GOOD
averaged higher Price ranges were wide
on some Qualities, particularly mixed lots:
Offerings consisted principally Of fair and
low quality dull. and there was large
percentage of tips The sales floors con-
tinued to operate at near total capacity,
and over 100000 pounds we're sold in
the three days. Reflections we're light on
Friday Of last week and heavier on Mon
day and Tuesday.
ties and appr proximate ranges on bulk Of
sales fONnw
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Foreign Markets

LONDON. Nay IL R.-Profit taking
stock market. Selling was well taken.
rails reacted after early frmness. O1
stocks moved both ways, while price
changes among industrials were confined
to fractions. British funds shaded lower
and trans-Atlantics moved narrowly Min
ing and soed issues we're autet
PAR1S:-Prices were closely maintained
IN q quiet session in the bourse today.
Rentes dnixhed 25 to 55 centimes lower
and Bank Of France lost 75 francs. Royal
Dutch and 8ue1 Canal posted small losses.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Boston Wool Market

BOSTON May IL AY.-Most grades Of
demand today for delivery from the new
woois after they arrived in Boston and
had been graded Prices were showing a
slight STRENGTHENING tendency. compared
with recent nominal quotations on SPOT old
wools. Bright fleece woods in mixed lots
Of three-eishtn;s, ;,I, and :. ons.euarter ECU bleod
ening tendency, with recent sales closing
mostly at 20 to 2912 cents in the grease
for delivery directly to Eastern users from
country accumulation points.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
U. S. Treasury Position
BY the Associated Press

The position Of the Treasury May q:
Receipts. SlO.O37. .076.25; expenditures.
SIS 734. $40 IS: net balance. $3.OS2 ~
637.45: working balance included. S2416
191 .030.07; customs receipts for month
S1,42l.7 .730.1s.
Receipts for fiscal year duly u, S4.-
S14.451,1 5640; expenditures. s. .s3a :
$50 1921: emergency expenditures in
cluded. 50 675. .635. .9SS .06: excess of ex-
penditures So 965. .O79 62L72: gross debt.
SO l55 .9SI .70l .l6: increase above pre-
vious day. 81 / 39. .936.57; gold assets, $751;
S51 ,43O Ql4 26.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
M. A. Hanna Co. Votes
Dividend in Stock
Hy the Associated Press.

CLEVELAND, May I'm. A.
Hanna Co., coal and ore operators,
declared yesterday q common stock
dividend of Is cents share in ad-
dition to the quarterly dividend Of
$I2S on S cumulative preferred
stock. Both dividends are payable
June / to stock of record May -.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
London Bunk Report

LONDON. May IL R.-Bank Of EnE-
sands Of pounds: Circulation. 405 s93;
increase 437. Bullion, .s6- s62: decrease,
AZ. Reserves 30,a69; decrease. 4s4 Pub
lie deposits. 10,O5S: increase $3.50. Prj-
vate deuosits 137.635: decresse. 1920.
0oyernment securities ll4.l26: increase.
2.22O. Other securities x0-346: decreaSe.
Per cent. compaTed vitA 2o.1 last week.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Suit Cuttings Soar
To New 1899 Peak
By the Associated Press.

The Census Bureau reports 1868
I, leading manufacturers Of mems
clothing cut 425. 1896 suits in the week
ended March 4, the highest total so
far this year. The total for the
four weeks ending March 4 was
1855, ,77e, compared with 1,S2O,372
for the five weeks ending February f.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
700 Tons of Leud Sold

NEW YORK, May II R-St.
Joseph Lead Co. reported $50 tons
Of Southeast Missouri pig lead sold
yesterday 1T $4.60 per 100 pounds
East St. Louis. ITS tons at 9440
New York and Is tons at the New
York average,
Evening star., 1939-05-11

Also extra or eXtrQS.
Quotations furnished BY Investment
Bankers Conference. Inc, which states
they do not necessarily reflect actual trans
actions or hrm bids or offers but should
indicate Approximate prices.
Evening star., 1939-05-11

0ootatlons furnished BY Investment
do not necessarily reflect actual transaN
tions or frm bids or offers but should indi-
cate approximate prices. and unless other
Sors or issuers
Not quoted by sponsors or issuers.
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Odd-Lot Deolinss
Nv tha Axnneiated Preag,

The securities Commissaon reborted yes-
terday these transacttonS BY customers
with oAd-l0t deelers or socialists o. ths
NEV Yo9k stock EEehanso fof Nay o:
8,1l6 puruhasee 6vo1ytnG eA014 Gha1U0:
Evening star., 1939-05-11
u. S. Treasury Notes
Approx.
lSEed. weld

NEW YORK May II LP.|Prices quoted
in dollars and thrty-seconds:
Evening star., 1939-05-11
Insurance Stocks

NEW YORK. May II F.-Investmen:
RankerS Conference Inc.
Evening star., 1939-01-03
Misses C0tter Make Debut
Sisters Introduced Yesterday
At Tea Dance at Mayhower

Two lovely debutantes of the sea-
son made their bows yesterday after
noon when the Misses Margaret and
Claire Cotter, daughters of Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph j. Cotter, were pre-
sented by their parents at tea
dance in the big ball room of the
Nayfower Hotel.
The sisters are very popular men,
bers of the younger set OF WASH
ington, and their debut was a de-
lightful affair of the new year.
The attractive debutantes were
dressed alikein gowns of eggshell
silk, made in old-fashioned style
with hoopskirts and shirred fitted
bodices. Their bouquets, in old
fashioned holders, were of Johanna
Hill roses.
Mrs. Cotter, who received with her
daughters at one end of the ball
room, wore simple gown of black
velvet with a corsage of orchids.
Tall Screen Is Background
For Floral Display.
A tall screen served as a back
ground for the many and beautiful
bouquets sent the two debutantes.
The debutantes' two older sisters
the Misses Madeleine and Dorothy
Cotter, assisted in welcoming the
guests. Miss Madeleine Cotter wore
a gown of blue chiffon, with a
square-cut neckline and a tucked
bodice, and Miss Dorothy Cotter
Evening star., 1939-01-03

wore pink tulle. made with a full
skirt of many layers of tulle. Their
cOrSageS were of orchids.
Miss Betty Couzens, daughter OF
Mrs. James Couzens and the late
Senator CouZens of Michigan, was
a house guest of the Cotters. and
was among the assistants yesterday
Others assisting were Miss Nancy
Hoskinson. Miss Catherine Thigh
man, Mrs. Kay Joerissen, Miss Julie
Cahill, Miss Elizabeth Langlais. Miss
Betty Fischer, Miss Lalla Harrison
and Miss Peggy Tinker.
Mrs. John w. Guider
Among Those Pouring.
At the tea table were Mrs. John
w. Guider, Mrs. Nelson Harrison
Mrs. George Romney, Mrs. Arthur
Phelan, Mrs. Louis Caldwell, Mrs
Duke Patrick. Mrs. James A. Cahill
Mrs. Albert Warner, Mrs. Daniel
Casley and Mrs. Edward Wilber.
Following the tea dance a dinner
dance at the Mayflower was given
by Mr.. and Mrs. Cotter for their
daughters assistants and their es-
corts
Miss Claire Cotter attended Man.
hattanville College, and her sister
who is an accomplished horsewoman
attended Gunston Hall
Miss Mary Catherine Mundell will
entertain at a luncheon at the
Chevy Chase Club January 9, in
honor of the sister debutantes.
Evening star., 1939-01-03
Notes From the Social Calendar of Washington
By the Way
BLaiue=

Mrs hostess .t m. Of III. oavest and
parties Of the holiday entertained
supper of Mr. and Mrs Alexander
Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson Robbins
Robbins her children and have
been paying family visit to Mrs. Robbins
Twentysx of us dned at small tables
kidney pie chicken casserole salad
ham, and cherries in brandy cream
After such excellent dinner hours
celebrations could have groups
quietly and not brilliantly On the suddenly
spirited and brilliant inspiration
Dividing into three teams Game"
Washington Came requires not only
quick wited guessing but vivid acting WELL fund Of
general information
Jasper
Anthony Rumbod But the high point Johnnie
well acting out the ute OF the opera Madame Butterfly
Lovely Sunny Robbins a
jacket embroidered gold
We became interested talking
about her famous grandfather Col
her piquant little face that have forgotten
Countess Robert beautifully draped
long, tight sleeves.
Mrs John caswen pinned lovely
green orchid at her throat
Countess Rheren Lmpurg becoming
to her lovely gray and shining brown
Others who helped make this evenings
and Mrs George Howe, Mr.. McConih
Mclean, Garnet ofncer Australian
the British Embassy and Jacques Embassy
in later in the evening
We have received interesting
Chpman who have been living in MOSCOW whore Mr. Chin
attached to the
Paris that the Chpmans
drawing ink of the Jer
salem Monastery Moscow
niece OF Bourde the famous French sculptor
n painting
painted many local scenes her faoe being the old
houses of Georgetown
Congratulations in order Mr.. T. Bewey
financial the Embassy Companion
of the Order St Michael
list of His Majesty. King George OF England
Lady Janet Bailey will
town Lady Bailey made friends here
with Mr. and Mrs Rumbod and they keeny anticipating
Evening star., 1939-01-03
Day.Merzbacher
Wedding Announced

The marriage of Mrs Lena Helen
Merzbacher of Fort Worth, Tex,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Everett Turk of Dallas, Tex, to Mr..
William Clarence Day took place
December % in Takoma Park. in
the home of the Rev. J. P. Anderson,
who performed the ceremony. The
bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Daniel
> Harrison Day of Takoma Park and
the late Mr.. Day.
The bride wore an afternoon gown
Of wine velvet with matching hat
and accessories and black coat
with Persian lamb collar.
Mr.. and Mrs. Day are at home at
their apartment at 306 Patterson
court, Takoma Park.
Mr.. Day. who was formerly secre-
tary treasurer of the Texas Confer
'ence of Seventh-day Adventists, is
employed at the Washington Sani-
tarium in Takoma Park. Mrs. Day
had been secretary of the Texas
Conference until she came to Wash
ington last week.
Evening star., 1939-01-03
Residential Social Notes
Illness of Maj. West Forces Delay
OF Dinner Planned January IL.

Owing to the serious illness of
Maj. Parker w. West the dinner
Mai. and Mrs. West had planned
in honor of Associate Justice and
Mrs. Harlan Fiske Stone, January
IL, has been postponed.
Mrs. William Henry White is clos
ing her home in Washington and
will leave Friday to spend the win
ter at St. Petersburg, Fla.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Grant Ma
son, jr, have issued invitations for
a dance Saturday night, January %,
when they will present the formers
nieces, the Misses Marion and Cath
crime Colt, daughters of Mr.. and
Mrs. S. Sloan Colt, to society in
Washington.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Mack have Wis
iting them for a week the latter's
cousin. Nine Simon Glousheroff, and
her daughter. Mrs. George Nash, and
Gen. Ivan V. Shestachorsky.
Mrs. Edwin H. Brown. formerly
of Washington, who have lived for
some years on the Eastern Shore of
Maryland since the recent death of
Mr.. Brown, has returned to WASH
ington and is with her sisters, the
Misses Young, on Magnolia park
way, Chevy Chase. Md.
Mr.. and Mrs. David H. Frank of
Woodley Park Towers are spending
the winter at the Surfside Hotel,
Miami Beach, Fla.
Mr. and Mrs. Edgar S. McCeney
entertained at their home in River
dale, Md, with holiday party Fri
day evening. Among their guests
were Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Stranley,
Mr.. and Mrs James Read, Mr.. and
Mrs. John T. Allen. Mrs. Edward
Mccormick, Miss Shirley Ann Buck
and Mr.. Billie McCeney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank H. Simpson
Evening star., 1939-01-03
NeVadans Gather
At Pittnan Home
On New Year Dav

One of the interesting New Year
Day at-homes was that given by
Senator and Mrs Key Pittman for
the Nevadans residing in Washing
ton. There were about 200 guests
and among those assisting the hosts
were Mr.. Albert Borghi, president
of the Nevada State Society, and
Mrs. Borghi: Mr.. Nick Basta and
Mr.. Frank B. Warren, former presi-
dents of the society, and Mrs.
Warren; also Mr.. and Mrs. Walter
Trent, Mr.. and Mrs. Albert L. Scott,
Mrs. Peyton Dunn, Mrs. Helen Ben
son, Mr.. and Mrs Edward ]. Tren-
with, Mr.. and Mrs. James White,
Mr.. and Mrs., George H. Seward,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross H. Brooks, Mr..
John Donnelly. jr, and Mr.. Carl
G. Hale.
In addition to those from Nevada,
also present were Mrs. w. Robert
son, Miss Lorna Robertson and Mr..
Robert M. Hardy of Washington
State.