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Evening star., 1939-01-03
BY TIC Associated Press.


The Dies Committee today placed
responsibility on the Labor Depart
ment for "a large part of subver-
sive espionage. activities and propa-
ganda in the United States.
Reporting to the House on its D.
month inquiry into un-American
activities, the committee accused the
department of failure to enforce the
deportation laws.
THE laxity with which the De-
partment of Labor deals with alien
agitators would be unbelievable if
We did not have before us the most
convincing proof" the voluminous
report said.
Due to limited time and funds,
we were unable to go into this ques-
ton as fully as it deserves. but
from the facts which we did obtain,
we are convinced that a large part
of the espionage and American
activities and propa ganda carried on
in this country can be directly
traced to the failure of the Labor
Department to enforce the deporta-
ton laws of the land"
All Sign Report.
The committee was composed of
Representative Dies, Democrat, of
Texas, chairman. and Representa-
tives Mosier. Democrat. OF Ohio,
Dempsey. Democrat. of New Mexico,
Healey, Democrat, of Massachusetts,
Thomas, Republican. of New Jersey
and Mason, Republican, of Illinois,
All of them signed the report.
The committee expressed a be-
lief that the National Labor Rela-
tions Board should be subjected to
thorough investigation to deter
mine to what extent board members
and employees approve the Com
munist views expressed by David
j. SapOss. N. L. r. B. economist.
In connection with the so-called
Lansing, Mich, holiday" when a
throng assembled at the State
capitol, closed stores and marched
on the State College. the report
criticized "all public officials in
volved'' for lack of courage IN
handling the situation.
Attorney General Frank Murphy
then was Governor of Michigan.
During its open hearings the COM
mittee received testimony that Mr..
Murphy blocked enforcement Of q
court order directing the evacuation
of sit-down strikers
Calling the Lansing occurrences
"disgraceful," the committee said
"a courageous stand" would have
avoided the loss of millions of dol
lars to both labor and capital
Bristle With Condemnation.
The report, bristling with con-
demnation of Communism, Nazi-ism
and FaSciSm, recommended that
the House continue the investiga-
ton for two years with an appro-
priation of at least $150,000. The
should not be con-
tinued. it said. unless it has ade-
quate funds. The committee, which
expires today, had $4,000 originally.
The Congress should also require
the appropriate departments to CO.
operate with the committee" the
report said. declaring the Justice
and Labor Departments had failed
to do so.
The seven-man group, which at
tracted wide attention as well as
from President Roosevelt,
Secretary of Interior Ickes and Sec
retary of Labor Perkins, summarized
received at hearings in
Washington. Detroit and New York.
1t did not make specific legislative
to curb un-American ac-
tivities. but indirectly referred to the
necessity for registration of alien
(See I1N.AMERTCAN Page A.9)
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Dies Report Hits
Perkins 'Laxity'
In Deportations
Department Is Blamed
For Large Part Of
Subversive Activity
BACKGROUND

BACKGROUND
House last spring authorized
inquiry By special committee into
SubDersiDe actiDtttes. After OPEN
ing day OF hearing about Ndzis,
committee spent Dirtudlly entire
time on Communist probe. hear
ing considerable testimony re-
fecttng on Ne,D Deal officials
and friends. Finally, President
Roosevelt publicly criticized in
DeStigation.
Evening star., 1939-01-03
Summary Of odoy's Star

AmuSemt is, Bib Obituary ALI
Comics - B-16-17 Radio Alb
Editorials --A-10 Sports --A-l3-l5
Financial -A-16 Society B-3
| Lost and Woman's
Found B-14 Page --B-10
Foreign.
Cabinet shakeup in Japanese dis
pute seen possible. Page Al
Daladier says France will fight for
Tunis. Page Al
China executes many after Wang's
peace move. Page Al
! Notioaul.
Seventy-sixth Congress convenes;
new members sworn in. Page Al
Dies Committee report blames Labor
Department. Page Al
Quakers report Nazi approval OF
emigration program. Page Az
Legislatures will convene in 33
States. Page Az
160 U S. battleships moving to war
maneuvers. Page AS
Martin chosen House minority lead
er by Acclamation. Page A-9
Doctors plan conference to arrange
defense plans. Page As
Washington and Vicinity.
Randolph introduces bill to give
D. c. residents vote. Page Al
Maryland instructor found dead in
his garage. Page Al
Seek cause of death Of Labor De-
partn1ent attornaH. Page Ala
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Editorial and Comment

sports.
Tennessee, T. c. U. share grid throne
due to bowl wins. Page Alb
Dukes fame tarnished as Trojans
enter hall of fame. Page A-13
OBrien now hailed as one of games
greatest passers. Page A-13
Half dozen elevens nominated for
greatness next fall. Page Ala
Don Lash wins Sullivan Memorial
Sportsmanship award. Page ALA
Vines high hurdle for Bulge in pro
tennis debut. Page Ais
Evening star., 1939-01-03

Ratio on D. Gu. S. fiscal relations
urged by Overton. Page B-1
Maryland legislators to pick officers
at caucus tonight. Page B-1
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(See DALADIER, Page A-40
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(See D. C. VOTE, Page A-9)
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(See G. A. o. REPORT, Page AS
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Weather Forecast

Cloudy and warmer tonight; rain to-
morrow afternoon or night; lowest to-
night about A degrees. Temperatures
today-Highest, IS, at 2 pm; low
est, ST. at 4 am
Full report on Page Az
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Continued on Page A-8, Column
Evening star., 1939-03-29

Darby. Mrs. william Torrey and
Mrs. Myron Writer'S.
The local chapter was formed IL
years ago and includes in its men,
bership many prominent musicians.
Evening star., 1939-03-29
Dinner Party Given
BY Mu Phi Epsilon
For Mrs. Kin6

The local alumnae chapter of Mu
Pr Epsilon, national honorary mu-
sical sorority, entertained at dinner
last night at the Columbia Country
Club for Mrs. Bertha Marion King
of Minneapolis, national president of
the sorority. The chapter officers
honored Mrs. King yesterday after
noon at 4 small luncheon at Wood
ward & Lothrop's tea room and later
Mrs. Weldon Carter Of the Washing
ton Musical Institute was hostess for
her at tea.
Mrs. Vera Nicely Ross, president of
the alumnae group, and a we'll
known contralto, introduced Mrs.
King at the dinner. There were no
speakers at the evening entertain
ment, but a musical. program was
presented. Members of the sorority
who were on the program were: Mrs.
E. K. Neumann, soprano, accom-
panied by Mrs. John Frey, secretary
of the local chapter; Miss Anne
Smith Of Alexandria and Mrs.
Lloyd Henbest, who presented piano
selections.
Those who attended the luncheon
were: Mrs. Ross, Mrs. Frey, Miss
Dorothy Sornborger, treasurer; Miss
Helen Lyon, historian; Miss Jane
Evening star., 1939-03-29
Elaine Barrie
Is Guest at
Barrymore Plans
Revealed to
Women of Press

With Elaine Barrie-or Mrs. John
Barrymore, if you prefer, whose pic
lures by no means portray how
pretty she is-doing the honors for
the family, some of the Barrymore
plans for the future were disclosed
to members of the Women's Nation
al Press Club and guests at a lunch
con meeting yesterday at the Will
lard Hotel
Mr.. Barrymore, who with his wife
Is playing in my Dear Children
at the National Theater, was pre-
vented by illness from attending
but Miss Barrie and Otto Premin-
ger, director of the play, Jointly
answered some of the questions
which otherwise would have been
put to the well-knoWn star Pierce
Power-Waters, manager of the COM
pany; his daughter, Patricia Waters
understudy, and Philip Reed also
attended.
Miss Barrie admitted she is
"stagestruck." has pet ambi-
ton" to play Lady Macbeth and
finds all mediums of acting excit-
ing.
She was quoted. in an introduce
ton by Hope Ridings Miller, club
president, as having admitted the
Barrymore profile was partly re-
sponsible" for her marriage. Later
she said she met her husband on
an interview and has been on that
interview ever since.
Just an Interlude."
Asked about the difficulties OF
playing opposite ones husband, Miss
Barrie's reply was at first long
drawn-out "Well-" In the pres
ent play she finally added, it seems
important to keep him in good hu-
NOR because of a scene in the Sec
ond act where her spouse has a
chance to "let it out on me" if he
feels disagreeable. He spanks me,
she explained briefly.
Mr.. Preminger expressed the hope
that Mr.. Barrymore would remain
on the stage, but his wife said his
appearance now is 'just an inter-
lude." He'd like to combine the
theater. moving picture and radio
she declared.
Asked about the possibilities of his
return to the radio in a Shake
speare series, Miss Barrie slyly sug-
gested that a fan mail from the
questioner might help bring about
such a result His plans, 1 hope
include a production of Macbeth on
the stage she added.
Mr.. Preminger spoke generally of
the theater. Success there, he de-
clared, depends largely on PERSONAL
ity-"a talent for making oneself
seen, heard and noticed"
Federal Projects Praised.
Asked if the greatest actors are
not those who submerge their per-
sonalities, he confessed the question
was hard to answer, but added:
when you see them and work with
them, they are definitely person.
alities."
Mr.. Preminger credited Federal
theater projects with some very i'm
portant and good work" Asked his
opinion of plays without scenery, he
said lit depends on the play At
times when it's not possible to pro-
vide full scenic effects he observed,
1T seems better to leave it up to the
imagination.
Mr.. Reed, who was asked why he
always plays the role of scoundrels,
didn't seem quite sure. But women
are rather sympathetic toward
scoundrels, he commented. IF they
feel that way about it, it's okeh with
me-"
Evening star., 1939-03-29
Rockville Clubs
Fashion Show Set

A spring fashion show and hair
styling demonstration will be given
tomorrow afternoon by the Rock
vile Women's Club at the Manor
Country Club Mrs. Thomas Griffith
is the president.
Arranged for the benefit of the
clubs student loan fund, the show
will follow luncheon at the club
at l pm. Mrs. Hartnett Bastable
and Mrs. Ruth Vitale of Rockville
are in charge of the program.
Latest fashions in hats and dresses
will be modelled by a group of young
women of Montgomery County.
There will be vocal, piano and violin
music. Included on the entertain
ment program are Mrs. Bates
Etchison and Miss Julia Ward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03

tolerable" and that England must realize it."
 "Those alive 2Osyears ago remem- Der the resistance offered to such a proposal by Irishmen here and through all the world" he said |. '"The whole Irish nation at home and abroad is united, as never be- fore, even in the great war;"
 Poland Celebrates
 Poland, with 100000 troops massed along its German frontier, celebrated Constitution day with elaborate parades and manifesto tions of national unity in the streets of Warsaw today.
 It was civil rather than a mili- tary demonstration, because the troops could not be spared from border duty.
 The government sped its military preparations by doubling the num- Der of officers on active duty, and seeking emergency powers for Presi- dent Ignacy Moscicki to rule by de- cree until next November.
 Today's parades, air force maneuv- CTS and public gatherings were in celebration of adoption of the first Polish democratic constitution in 1791, on the French revolution ary model.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03

bombs and billies were sent Everett police.
 6.-Business Agent Thomas Mc- Gowan of the striking union -CIO's National Maritime Union wired an appeal for assistance to U. s. Att torney General Frank Murphy, charging violation of the Byrnes act.
 Called 2 Weeks Ago
 The strike, called two weeks ago, originally tied up over 100 tankers along the Atlantic Seaboard. Since then, however, nearly 20 tankers, manned by alleged strike-breakers, have returned to service. The union has demanded wage increases of $5 to $20 and preferential hiring.
 Some 120 pickets were involved in yesterdays disturbance, with several casualties being reported. Violence broke out when a grocery truck left the oil plant after making deliv- cry at one of the struck tankers.
 Tickets closed in on the truck and allegedly threw large clinkers through the window, injuring the right hand of the driver, Thomas Quinn of Maiden. A riot call was sent to police headquarters.
 Police reserves attempted to dis perse the pickets with a barrage of tear gas and the pickets responded with shower of bricks. Police Chief George D. Kenney teletyped an appeal to outside communities The state responded with 50 Metro politan district commission officers.
 Swelled by reserves, police moved forward again with tear-gas guns
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03

the automobile. He tainted on the way downstairs. On the street the girl turned to Hirschfeld and said:
 Thanks, Doc" She and her companions drove away.
 Hirschfeld reported the case irn- mediately to police. They said the girl and bandit registered at the rooming house a month ago as MT. and Mrs. Wilson. They were un- able to make further identification but said the bandits absolutely were the ones who attempted the holdup.
 Policemen Start Shooting.
 Policeman Edwin Mcintyre, 42, and Phil Kelly, 38, were in the tav- ern when the bandits entered. They were off duty and in plain clothes This is stickup," the bandits shouted. Mcintyre and Kelly grab bed their guns and started to fire. The bandits returned the fire.
 Alex Ferguson, 55, an undertaken. seated at the policemen's table, slumped over dead at the first blast from the bandits guns. Mcintyre was shot through the head. Kelly was shot through the abdomen and chest. Sixteen patrons witnessed the shooting and several said one bandit was clutching his abdomen when he fled.
 One hundred policemen gathered at Ravenswood hospital within a few minutes after the shooting to offer blood for transfusions to their fellow officers. Little hope was held, however, or the recovery of either.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
POLICE PATROL
 IN STRIKE ZONE
Continued from Page 1,

(Continued from Page D had no intention" of calling out the National Guard. He will not get in touch with federal officials hand ling national negotiations in the strike, which affects the whole At lantic Seaboard, unless such action is recommended by Moriarty, he said.
 Saltonstall will leave by plane at 1 D. m, for New York to address the academy of American politics tonight, returning early tomorrow by train.
 Developments Today
 Developments resulting from the most serious clash in the fortnight long tanker strike included:
 1.-Strikers announced they will wear gas masks on picket duty.
 2.-Labor leaders asked Labor Commissioner Moriarty for ruling on picketing rights.
 3.-Everett Aldermen will meet in a special session tomorrow night to consider the situation.
 4.-The Massachusetts civil liber- ties committee charged the Everett police with partisanship in convoy ing strike breakers but refusing to protect strikers.
 5.-New supplies of tear gas
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
ANOTHER FREAK
 NEAR PONS HOME
(Continued from Page D

Al squad of police found the ascetic- looking Brucker, sitting in the living-room on the Pons home, smoking a big black cigar.
 I've been sent here," he an- nounced, ''by Philadelphia court au- thorities."
 Peculiar Credentials
 where are your credentials?" an officer demanded.
 Brucker produced them.
 1. Credentials" from a mail or der novelty firm.
 2. A pile of detective magazines. 3. Two plots for plays.
 4. Some sheet music.
 5. A suitcase, an umbrella and a typewriter.
 Police Capt. John Flynn said Brucker told him he took bus from Norwalk as far as 1t would carry him to the Pons estate. The rest of the way the little man walked. Tn all this excitement, Miss Pons was on a concert tour.
 Scientific Detective
 Brucker, who said he took two- year course in scientific detective work and "they forgot to send me my diploma" grew expansive under police questioning.
 'IIl help Lily Pons," he boasted. 'I'il help Casper, I'll held every body.
 aIil solve this case. You police have been working on this for c week and what have you doneq You've got Q man in jail, that's all. I'll find out what he (Casper) wants to see Lily for.
 "Just give me two men for 2A hours. SO I won't run away. and I'll solve it"
 in his bag detectives found c ib-page play, sMe and You" which Eas devoted entirely to an argu- nent between a man and woman WeF where they should eat.
 Tn Philadelphia, nrucker said, he was known as Secret Operator No. O."
 T have c different number for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
highway from Trumbull to New Ha- ven.
 Cox estimated $5O0,O00 yearly could be gained from a parkway toll.
Pay of Legislators

Pay of Legislators
 Hartford, Conn.,, May 3-(UP)- Connecticut legislators, who receive $500 for a two7g year term, are among the lowest pai4 in the country, the legislative constitutional amend ments committee was informed to- day.
 The information was advanced by L. c. Smith, Salisbury, who spoke in favor of a bill increasing salary of legislators from $500 to a maxi mum of $1,ooO.
 The committee took no action on the proposal.
 BUCKINGHAM ASSURED
 Hartford, Conn, May 3.-(UP)- disappointment of s. Mclean Buck ingham, Watertown, as state mill commissioner for four years, was re- ported favorably today in the senate by the committee on agriculture.
 It was the first report on the nu- merous court and administrative nominations submitted the legisla- ture last Friday by Gov. Baldwin. The others were on the senate cal- endar and expected to be acted upon later this week..
 A favorable report was received on a bill authorizing the governor to create Connecticut development commission of eleven members to replace the present publicity com. mission. The new group would ap- point a paid director and investi. gate all phases of industrial, recrea- tional and community life with a view to attracting new business and residents to the state.
 Socialist Senator James L. Tait. Bridgeport, was appointed the sen- ate member of a committee on con- ference to study disagreeing action on bill prohibiting the state board of education from employing its own ounsel. The measure passed the $ nate and was killed in the house..
 Favorably reported was bill pro- viding a $500 a year salary for the U. s. property and disbursing of- ficer in Connecticut.
 A deficiency appropriation of $25,- 900 for the state controlled to pro vide for tax refunds and other pay ments for the balance of the fiscal year was approved.
 State Milk Control
 Hartford, Conn.,, May 3. (UP) - The House today approved an amendment to the state milk control act, providing for a preamble set ting forth the purposes of the law so as to avoid the possibility of adverse decision as to it's constitu- ,tionality, such as occurred in New York and Pennsylvania.
 In the same amendment was a clause situlatingetaoishr clause stipulating that the admins trator may require producers who are in debt to dealers for more than 60 days to provide bond twice the amount of the debt. A penalty of license revocation was provided.
 Also approved was bill prohibit ing the kickback of wages and an- other authorizing the state welfare commission to delegate his powers and duty to community directors in caring for the aged, the blind and dependent children.
 Under suspension of rules an ap- propriation of $50000 was directed transferred from the building fund to the state park and forest com- mission for rehabilitation of Ham, monaSSet beach.
 The Senate concurred with the House.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03

and clubs and quickly routed the pickets. The seamen retreated to broadway and police chased some of them more than 8 mile to Charlestown, where four were ar- rested.
 Business Agent McGowan said nearly all the pickets had been clubbed and four of those arrested required medical treatment for tear gas inhalation.
 He described the riot as "the most indefensible and brutal attack upon the civil rights of citizens and the recognized rights of organized labor since the South Chicago mas- sacre of the great steel strike"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
MILLIONS WAIT
 FOR GOVT CHANCE
tcontinued fron Page I,

NOttAeAAtuCQ AAou EdSS ~ individuals can engage in wild orgy of spending on tllG assumption that they will thereby rNstore pros perity."
 He said taxpayers are coming Tt realize that the preso1s1ss tax systen tends to make permanent the exist ence of large grou poi unemployed whose support at public expense increases the risks and removes the incentives for investment oi capital in private industry.
 "venturesome capital needs to bs encouraged to risk investment in en- terprise," Hanes said. Recovery awaits upon that. The greatest de- ficiency in production throughout the depression has been and con- tinues to be in the heavy goods in- dustries. These are the industries that depend on the willingness of investors to risk investment. This they will not do except in an en- vironment of encouragement con- ducive to profit. This environment can be provided only by govern ment."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03

Sixteen elephant trains running at 10-minute intervals will provide transportation around Treasure S. land to all who come to the Golden Gate Exposition in San Francisco Bay.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03

SConttnueo rom rage 1J the bullet. The other bandit stood by with the gun trained on Hirsch- fields back. During the operation the girl packed and loaded belong ings into an automobile.
 Bullet Extracted
 After the operation, Hirschfeld placed the bullet on the table.
 Gimme that" the wounded man said. T want to give it back to the guy that gave it to me-"
 The girl and the second bandit then assisted the wounded man to
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
Unfavorable Report

Hartford, Conn.,, May 3-UP)- The legislative judiciary commit tee today voted unfavorable reports on two bills proposing institution of the direct primary system of nomi- hating political candidates in Con- necticut.
 Committee members explained the rejection was voted to enable the state election law revision commits sion to study the proposal during the next two years.
 It was understood, however, at least one Democratic member of the committee reserved his rights to op- pose the committee reports when they reach the assembly floor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
PARTY LEADERS CONFER

PARTY LEADERS CONFER
 Hartford, Conn.,, May 3.-(UP)- Negotiations were underway today among Republican and Democratic legislative leaders on selection of a slate of minor court judges and county commissioners.
 Sen. Anthony J. Rich, Bristol Re- publican leader, and Sen. Joseph B. Downes, Norwich Democratic whip, conferred on procedural steps fol- lowing conference with Gov. Bald- win, in which they were urged to get together on appointments.
 Several avenues of approach were open to the conferees. One sugges- tion was the entire judiciary com- mittee consider the slate. Another proposal limited the conferees to senate and house leaders of both major parties.
 Another suggestion was the con- ferees limit discussion to judges and commissioners, refraining from se- lecting police court prosecutors and clerks.
 Failure of the general assembly to agree on a slate would force Gov, Baldwin to make recess appoint ments following close of the legis- lature in June. Former Gov. Wil- bur L. Cross was forced to make re- cess appointments in 1897.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-05-03
Toll on Parkway

Hartford, Conn, May 3-CUP)- The legislative roads, rivers and bridges committee today scheduled a hearing for May Il on a proposal to charge 10 cent toll on the Mer- ritt Parkway.
 The toll, suggested by State High way Commissioner William J. Cox, would be used to aid financing of the first link of the Wilbur l.. Cross