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Evening star., 1939-08-02
Only About $500 Tax
DeIinquents Seen

All but about $500 taxable persons
had filed their personal property
returns before the deadline last mid
night, it was estimated yesterday by
Deputy Tax Assessor Charles A.
Russell as he struggled to catch up
with a veritable flood of late returns.
He had estimated that some 35 900
personal tax returns should be made
this year and, counting an estimated
$500 received by mail this morning,
ne calculated that the delinquents
probably numbered about $500. Per-
sons making late returns are subject
to 20 per cent penalty.
Meanwhile, dog owners continued
to come in belatedly for tags for
their pets. Employees of the Office
of Tax Collector C. M. Towers esti-
mated that some 10000 tags had
been sold LESS than half the number
sold last year. Warning was voiced
that within few days Poundmaster
Frank Marks would begin making
his rounds to pick up unlicensed
dogs.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
clio. Issues Charter,
To 26 Locals in
Building Industry
Efforts to Eliminate
Strikes and Stoppoee
Of Work Pledged
BY the Associated Press.


The C. I. o. formally launched
new union in the construction field
yesterday, pledged to make every
effort to eliminate strikes and work
Stoppages during adjustment of diff
ferences with employers.
Crisp green and white charters of
the United Construction Workers
Organizing Committee" were mailed
to 26 locals throughout the country.
These miscellaneous groups, which
already were in existence and af-
filiated with the c. I. O., will form
the nucleus of the new organization.
Hitherto, the construction field vir-
tually has been dominated by un-
ions affiliated with the American
Federation Of Labor.
Officials said so more locals would
be eligible for charters as soon as
the c. I. O. could complete an in
veStigation of them and that a
dozen newly-fornred locals had ap-
piled for charters.
The anti-strike policy was set
forth in rule which requires the
U. c. w. o. c. to make every effort
to stabilize labor conditions in the
construction industry and eliminate
strikes and stoppages of work dur
ing the adjudication of grievances" +"
The committee suggests the inser-
ton of clause in all contracts be-
tween locals and contractors pro-
viding that there shall be no sus-
pension Of work on account of such
differences" as wages, working
rules and other conditions of en-
ployment" or "any local trouble of
any kind"
In the event of any dispute, IAN
earnest effort" will be made to settle
it by negotiation-first, between the
aggrieved party and the construction
foreman; second, between the union
business agent and the foreman;
third, between union committee
and the company head, and fourth,
between the State union director and
the company.
If all these negotiations fail, the
State director, on behalf of the un-
ion, is empowered to agree with
the company upon an umpire, whose
decision shall be binding upon
both parties and shall not be subject
to reopening by either party except
by mutual agreement"
The rules further provide that
pending the adjudication of any
dispute, construction workers shall
not cease work"
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Royal {. Johnson, 81,
Former Member Of
Congress, Dies
South Dokotun Known
For Work on Veterans
Legislation in House

Former Representative Royal C.
Johnson. 81, of South Dakota, who
had been practicing law here since
leaving the House of Representa-
tlves in 1888, died of a heart attack
this morning at his home, 1868 Co.
lumbia road NV.
His wife, Mrs. Florence Thode
Johnson, was with him when he
died. Mr.. johnson suffered a heart
attack last night and had been
under the care of doctor.
A member OF Congress from 1915
to 1888, Mr.. johnson became well
known here as chairman of the
House Veterans Committee.
Enlisted as Private.
When the United States entered
the World War, he resigned his seat
to enlist in the Army as a private.
overseas he was seriously wounded
at Montfaucon. Promoted to first
lieutenant, he was awarded the Dis
tlngulshed Service Cross, Order of
the Purple Heart and Frances Croix
de Guerre.
He was still in service when re-
elected to Congress. He became a
member Of the Rules Committee but
resigned to take the chairmanship
OF the Veterans Committee. In
this capacity he steered much of
the veterans legislation through
Congress.
Born in Iowa.
Born in Cherokee, Iowa, October
3, 1882, he was the son of Eli and
Ph1lena Everett johnson. Mr..
johnson received his early educa-
tlon in South Dakota and was grad
uated from the University of South
Dakota with an IL. B. in 1906.
He was attorney general of South
Dakota just prior to his first elec-
tion to Congress.
Surviving, besides his widow. are
two sons, Everett R, living in Falls
Church, Va, and Harlan T, a lieu
tenant in the Navy now aboard the
U. S. S. Trenton.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Congress in Brief

| BY the associated Press.
TODAY.
House debates deficiency appro-
priation bill; routine business in
Senate az noon).
Senate Foreign Relations Com
mittee hears Undersecretary Welles
discuss proposal to build South
American warships in American
yards G0:30 ann.
Senate Labor Committee continues
hearings ON Wagner Act amend
ments 90 am(
Senate Audit Committee considers
approving 100000 for civil liberties
investigation 90 ann.
TOMORROW.
House:
Program uncertain.
Senate:
Senate takes up routine bills until
the third deficiency appropriations
bill is reported over from the House
Committee on Education and La
Dor, 1890 am. on Labor Board
amendments,
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Labor Board Orders
Auto Workers Elections
by the Associated Press

BY The Associated Press.
The Labor Board yesterday ord
cred elections within 20 days among
production and maintenance en-
ployes in plants of the Chrysler
Corp at Detroit to determine
whether the A. F. L. or the c. 10.
Automobile Workers Union should
beb certified as the collective babr-
gaining agency.
The elections will be held in each
of II individual plants and at two of
the plants grouped together in De-
troit.
The board also ordered elections
within Is days among al production.
production and maintenance
employees in the plant and power
house of the Motor Products Co.,
Detroit; among production and
maintenance employees Of the Briggs
Manufacturing Co. and Briggs In
| diana Corp. at each of their eight
plants in Michigan and Indiana.
The board found that each of the
two factions of the United Automo-
bile Workers of America, which split
into A. F. L. and C. I. o. groups last
January, now constituted bora fide
labor organization.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Tax Board Ruling Asked
On Caughey Bequest

The Board of Tax Appeals was
asked for a ruling yesterday on an
alleged deficiency of S39 800 in estate
taxes paid by the Union Trust Co.
of Washington.
The company claimed the Internal
Revenue Commissioner erroneously
disalloWed deduction of s242 1888
representing charitable beouest in
the will of Carolyn G. Caughey of
Washington, who died July "a, 1896.
The bequest was made to the Ma
tional Girl Scouts or Esther Chapter
Of the Order of the Eastern Star.
Mrs. Caughey, who lived in Rock
wood Manor. on Conduit road, was
active. in patriotic organizations,
worked for better homes and han
died many benefactions here.
She was the wife of John Wilson
Caughey. Her city residence was at
3O45 N street NV. Her father
established Heidelburg University
in Tiffln, Ohio. She was buried in
Rock Creek Cemetery.
Evening star., 1939-08-02

A disturbance is moving slowly east
nortneastWard off the Southern Labrador
aqaSt bays Re}Ie ssn 81 Isle NeVfoundland e9s3 nil
tending southwark to the east Of Sable
Island: Nova Scotia, and thence south
SnsS1s disturbance Of considerable intensity is
son Bay. Churchill, Manitoba, 9sS.2
millibars t291S inches). with a cold front
extending. southwark over the Upper Mis-
sissippi Valley, and thence southwestward
over the Southern Plains. A slight high
over the st; Lawrence Valley, San Maur
Quebec. 101s.3 millibars (3O.07 inches).
while pressure continues high from Florida
eastward beyond Bermuda. High pressure
is moving southeastWard over the Northern
Plains and the Northern Rocky Mountain
region, Calgary. Alberta, 1024.0 millibars
(30.24, inches). During the last "a hours
there. have been scattered showers in the
Middle and Upper Mississippi and Middle
and Lower Missouri Valleys the, Middle
region and in portions Of the Gulf and
South Atlantic States. Somewhat cooler
weather has overspread portions of the
North Atlantic. States and the Northern
Plains. Elsewhere temperature changes
have been slight
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Capt. Miller 10 Take
Traffic Institute Course

Capt. Arthur E. Miller, COM
mander of the first precinct, will
leave Washington next month to
begin a years study at the North
western University Traffic Institute,
for which he has been awarded a
fellowship.
Capt. Miller was one of eight mu-
nicipal policemen selected for the
fellowships, each worth about $1,000.
The eight were selected from 248
policemen in % States who took ex-
! aminationS.
Last year Capt. Miller was SINH
larly honored, but was unable to
take the course because no provi-
sion could be made to pay his sal
ary during the year. This has been
adjusted and Capt. Miller will re-
ceive his police salary while in
school,
Accident prevention and traffic
control are the principal subjects.
The felloWships are provided by
the Kemper Founda ton for traffic
police training, sponsored by two in
surance companies. The institute is
considered one of the most ad-
Vanced in the world.
Others selected were: Patrolman
Arthur c. Wilson, Wilmington, Del.
Corpl. Earl C. Booth, Indianapolis,
Ind: Patrolman John E. Curley, San
Francisco; 1t. Guy York, Cincin-
natl, Ohio; Patrolman Palmer Wee.
ST. Paul. MINI: Patrolman J. Spen-
Ger. HoWerton. Richmond, Va; Pa
trolman James B. Quilligan, Canton,
Ohio.
Three alternates named were
Sergt, George H Ref, Tulsa, Okla. ::
Patrolman Charles NJ Kinder. Flint,
Mich. Patrolman Stanley H. Shell
don, San Francisco.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Speed and Toll Cut

KANSAS CITY, Aug. 2 R).-Kan-
sas City's safety campaign, featuring
a night speed limit of 25 miles an
hour and drastic fines, has more
than cut fatal accidents in half so
far this year.
Up to August last year 46 per-
sons were killed. The toll so far this
year is 10.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Damages Sought
After Fire Engine
| Throws q Tire

M. C. Terry, 2106 Eighteenth street
NV, was seeking redress today
from the District for damage done
his car last night when fire en-
CINE threw a tire.
Mr.. Terry's car was parked near
his home when No. 9 engine raced
by on its way to a fire at Woodley
road and Connecticut avenue NV.
The rear wheels of the engine carry
two tires, one of which flew off and
struck Mr.. Terry's car.
The flremen put out blaze in an
automobile on Connecticut avenue.
Evening star., 1939-08-02

righteous cause of these voteless and
unrepreSented fellow Americans of
the Capital community will appeal
so strongly to the fundamental
Americanism of the people of our
country and this Congress that
favorable consideration may be given
these pending resolutions at the
next session ="
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Weather Report
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Furnished States
District of Columbia tomorrow mostly
CLOUDY local showers night
winds becoming tomorrow ~
tonight tomorrow increasing
mght and IN extreme west portion
temperature. ~ eO NN
Vrgma-Falr tonight;
IN west portion by night; little temperature
West misunderstanding
scattered tomorrow o' 0-'
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Graphing for Body
Of Duffy Abandoned
BY the Associated Press.

HARPSWELL, Me. Aug. a.
Graphing efforts were abandoned
as useless today after Coast Guard
craft had joined in a search for the
body of Edward j. Duffy Washing
ton, D. c., newspaperman believed
drowned off Bailey Island last week.
Guardsmen said the bottom was
rocky and kelp-lined.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Buby browns in Jar

PETERSBURG, ILL.,, Aug. 2 (P).-
Dana Dolores Anderson, 13-month-
old daughter of Edwin Anderson,
drowned yesterday when she fell
headlong into a 6-gallon jar of
water.
Evening star., 1939-08-02

BACKGROUND
Tool and die Dorkers OF C. O.
United Auto Workers haze been
on strike 20 days seeking agree
ment from General Motors Corp.
TWelUe G. M. C. units are in
DolUed In 1Dalkout. Violence has
broken out in Detroit and Clepe-
land
DETROIT, Aug. 2.-Bloodshed and
fears Of further violence in the pro-
longed General Motors strike forced
police onto extra duty today and
there was still no great promise OF
an early peace.
Comparative quiet ruled today at
the two Detroit G. M. plants where
pickets, non-strikers and police
clashed several times yesterday
At the Chevrolet plant broken
glass and tacks spread on the pave
ment of Holbrook avenue hampered
the passage of trucks carrying elec-
trical supplies into the plant yard
under police escort, but police
cleared most of the debris away
over the three-block area. A non-
striker who walked through the pic
ket line with an open knife in his
hand was questioned by police and
then turned over to plant officials.
Readjusting work schedules for
l0-hour shifts, police heads arranged
to make 1000 more bluecoats avail
able for service in troublesome strike
areas after yesterdays brief but bit
ter battle with c. I. o. pickets and
sympathizers.
May Order Long Shifts.
In a move which Police Supt. Fred
Frahm called protection "for pickets
as we'll as men wanting to 60 to
work." headquarters warned a r.
hour shift might follow, If necessary
The policeman's regular work day
is eight hours.
Bricks flew and gas guns doomed
when 50-man police escort accom-
panied 35 non-striking workers from
machine and die unit of Fisher
Body Corp. late yesterday. Several
strikers and police were injured
The bricks, said Police Inspector
Arthur Ryckham. 'rained like con-
fetti." He said he ordered the dis
charge of tear gas when the situa-
ton began to appear uncomfortable
Windows in several of the nom
strikers automobiles were smashed
and one picket was dubbed with a
piece of iron pipe. His head was
gashed.
Conferences Continue.
This has gone now beyond peace
full picketing,' Supt. Frahm said
When bricks are thrown again. the
streets will be cleared in the vicinity
and only a limited number of pickets
will be allowed"
AS the walkout of tool and die
makers of the C. l. O.-United Auto
mobile Workers reached its twenty
ninth day today, peace conferences
continued under Federal Mediator
James F. Dewey. His only statement
was that substantial progress" had
been made
Opposition developed meanwhile
among some American Federation OF
Labor groups against an A. F. l.
attempt to send its building trades
workers through the G. l. o. picket
lines to resume G. M. contract work
Frank P. Tise, business agent for
the Pattern Makers Association CA
F. L.. remarked: I'VE have no brief
for the C. I. O., but as matter Of
! principle we won't break strikes"
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Record Output

STELLARTON. Nova Scotia (P.-
Acadia Coal Co.'S Allan and Albion
shafts set a record when total of
2,l92 tons of coal was hoisted from
them in one day Normally each pit
produces about 1000 tons a dav.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Racing Results
Rockingham

BS the Associated Press.
FIRST RACE-Purse, $500: claiming;
4-year -olds and up: furlongs.
Fair Time May $50 $50 2.S0
Glenbroom (MastriannD $40 $50
Flying Victory (Donoso) 800
Time-1:133s.
Also ran-Apprehend. freedman, Dream
Hour, 0randpas Boy and Free Again.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Farm Markets Bill Passed

Legislation appropriating $5,OO0,-
600 annually to assist States in de-
veloping marketing systems for
farm commodities received final
congressional approval yesterday.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Report for Last "a Hours.

Record for Last "a Hours.
tFrom noon yesterday to noon today)
Highest. 80. pm. yesterday. Year
Lowest. "A. 4:45 am. today. Year
ago. 13.
Record Temperature This Year.
Highest. 96, on June 16.
Lowest, II, on February %.
Humidity for Last "a Hours.
From noon Yesterday to noon today)
Highest. 80 per cent. at 1910 am.
today
Lowest. Al per cent. at $50 pm. yes
terday.
River Report.
Potomac and Shenandoah Rivers muddy
at Karpers Ferry; Potomac muddy at
Great Falls today.
Tide Tables.
FURNISHED by United States Coast and
Geodetic Survey
Today Tomorrow
High 9:07 am. 9:43 am
Low - 3:4s am. APT am
Low --- 4:07 pm. 4:42 pm
The Sun and Moon.
Sun, today 500 7:2O
Sun. tomorrow $40 7:19
Noon. today S:1Sp pm. 1928 am
Automobile lights must be turned on one
half hour after sunset.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Postmusters Confirmed

The Senate yesterday confirmed
seven Virginia postmasters, includ-
ing H. Thornton Davies, jr., Manas-
sas.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Rail Clerk Bill Passed

Railway mail clerks will get q hol-
iday each Armistice Day If Presi-
dent Roosevelt signs legislation
passed by the Senate yesterday.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
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Evening star., 1939-08-02
Homes of Workers
Picketed by Strikers

CLEVELAND, Aug. 2 Lp).-Strik-
ers threw up picket lines in front Of
workers homes today as quiet pre-
vailed at General Motors 40-acre
Fisher Body plant where 46 were
injured in Mondays rioting.
More than 100 policemen remained
on duty at the strike bound factory
Others cruised in the vicinity of nom
strikers homes.
Leonard Moore, 26, Fisher Body
employe, told police he was beaten
by three men. who forced his car to
the curb about mile from the plant
Meanwhile, attorneys for the C. I.
O.-United Auto Workers Union,
sponsors of the strike, assured Com
mon Pleas Judge John P. Dempsey
there would be no break in the peace
that resulted from the city establish
ing 500-yard strike zone around
the plant.
A hearing on an application for an
injunction against mass picketing
sought by General Motors was post
poned until tomorrow.
At Saginaw two sticks of dyna-
mite, taped together. were tossed
into the home of Rudolph Reese, a
non-striking employe of the Gen
eral Motors steering gear plant
Reese, in the house with his wife
and three daughters, threw the
dynamite, which had lighted fuse
into pan of water.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
State Police Still on Job.

SOUTH BARRE, Mass, Aug. 2
P.-State troopers still parolled the
streets here today where A. F. of l..
unions struck at the Barre Wool
Combing Co., a week ago.
Jeers and catcalls greeted the shift
change at the plant last night and
strikers burned an efiigy labeled
"scab."
After comforting with Barre off,
cials. Gov. Leverett Saltonstall said
there had been very real danger of
bloodshed' until State troopers were
sent to the scene.
Evening star., 1939-08-02
Precipitation.

Monthly precipitation in inches IN the
Capital current month to date):
Evening star., 1939-08-02
More Police Called
In Detroit Strike
After Battle
Bricks 'Ruin Like
Confetti Cos Released,
Several Injured

BACKGROUND
Tool and die ,DorkerS of c. I. o.
United Auto Workers haze been
on strike 20 days seeking agree
ment from General Motors Corp.
TUelpe G. M. C. units are in
DolUed In 1Dalkout. Violence has
broken out in Detroit and CleDe-
land.
Evening star., 1939-08-02

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Ceodetic Survey
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
POPULAR WAR VETERAN DIES
Frederick J. Ryan, Suc- cumbs at U. s. Veterans
 HOspital-YD Member

Frederick J. Ryan of 34 Wooster avenue, well known World War Vet- eran, died this morning at the U. s. Veterans Hospital in Newington after an illness of six weeks.
 A native of this city, MT. Ryan was the son of Kerln and Catherine Hunt Ryan and had made his home here practically all of his life. Up to the time of his illness, he had been employed as a guard at the State Prison at Wethersfield.
 MT. Ryan served as a Corporal in Company H, 102nd Infantry during the World War serving for 22 months in France where he was gassed. He was twice recommended for the Distinguished Service Cross. He was a member of the Y. D. Vet erans Association and the Disabled American Veterans having held a state office in the latter organiza- tion at one time.
 Surviving are his wife, Ida; one daughter, Mrs. Kathleen Carone and one grandson, Richard Carone of this city.
 The funeral will be held from the Lunny Funeral Home, 25 Central avenue at time to be announced later. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
OBITUARY

APICELLA-Mrs. Josephine Api- celia, wife of Michael Apicella, of 173 Baldwin street died yesterday afternoon at Waterbury hospital af- ter short illness. Mrs. Apicella was born in Italy and came to this country 30 years ago.
 Besides her husband, she is sur- vived by three sons, Salvatore, Nicholas and Anthony Apicella; two daughters, Mrs. Charles John son and Mrs. Mario Pavone; six grandchildren, all of Waterbury.
 The funeral will be held Satur- day morning at 9 o'clock from the home, 173 Baldwin street to the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes, where a solemn high mass will be celebrated at 9:45 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot, Calvary cemetery.
 Friends may call at the home today after 2 p. m.
 MILES. Arthur Miles, of 276 West Main street, died last night at St. Mary's Hospital after a long ill., ness. MT. Miles was born in Mill ford, the son of the late James Lewis and Jennie (Corbin) Miles. He lived here 34 years and was a communicant of the Church of the Immaculate Conception. He was employed for 23 years as toolmaker at the American Brass Company, retiring nearly two years ago.
 Surviving are his wife; Mrs. Mary (Coleman) Miles; a daugh- ter, Miss Mary Miles, teacher at the Teachers training school in New Haven, and a sister, Mrs. LeRoy Bailey, of Milford.
 The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the Mulville Funeral Home, 270 West Main Street, at 8:15 o'clock, to the Church of the Im- maculate Conception where q requiem mass will be celebrated at 9 o'clock. Burial will be in the fam fly plot, old St. Francis cemetery, Torrington.
 Mrs. Josephine Adams, 30, of 9 Twiss street, Meriden, wife of the late Dr. Brosber Adams, died last night after a brief illness.
 Survivors include four sons, Dr. F. c. Adams, Dr. E. L. Adams, Armand Adams, and Harry Adams; three daughters, Mrs. Jennie Conreau, Mrs. Victoria Knapp and Miss Laura Adams; and eight grandchildren.
 Funeral services will be held from the home Saturday morning to St. Lawrence's Church. Burial will be in St. Lawrence cemetery.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-07-20
BRITISH CONSUL'S
 OFFICE PICKETED

Boston, July 20-(UP)-Thirty- three Jewish men and women, car- rying placards. picketed the British consulate in Post Office Square to- day in protest against the order cur- tailing Jewish immigration into Pal estine.
 Police disbanded the pickets about IS minutes after the peaceful dem- onstration began. No one was ar- rested.
 The placards read:
 Chamberlain betrayed the Jewish homeland"
 We plead for fair play"
 Consult General Hugh A. Ford was in his eight-floor offices at time, but declined to comment.
 Mac Lefkowitz, spokesman for the pickets-including dozen women who hitchhiked here from a zionsit camp at Bridgewater, said similar demonstrations were planned at all cities where there was British consulate. The pickets called them- selves Hebrew Scouts"