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Evening star., 1940-04-09
Senators Propose
Committee Study
OF townsend Plan
Present Pension System
Is q Worthless Low
Downey Declares
Sy the Associated Press.

Sy the Associated Press.
Senator George. Democrat, Of
Georgia suggested today that the
Senate Finance Committee might
we'll begin a study OF the Townsend
old-age pension plan so that it
would be prepared to deal with the
legislation If 1t comes up next ses-
sion.
A proposal for a study of the
Townsend plan and review of the
operations of the present Social Sc
curity Act won bipartisan support
in the Senate yesterday.
Senator Downey, Democrat, of
California made the proposal. con-
tending that the present old-age
pension system sis futile, idle,
worthless law" He asked that the
committee investigate and report to
Congress on the system and on the
Townsend plan.
Several Senators offered encour-
agement to the Californian Sem
ators Lodge, Republican, of Massa-
chusetts and Lundeen, Farmer
Labor, of Minnesota expressed the
hope that Senator Downey would
obtain an early and complete hear
ing on the general welfare act" in
cooperating the Townsend plan.
Idahoan Praises Plan.
Senator Clark, Democrat, of Idaho
said he thought the Townsend plan
was the only one extant which
epromises to keep money in circu-
htion and keep the productive plant
Of the Nation at anywhere near ca
tacity without the vicious counter
part Of going into debt"
Senator Minton, Democrat, Of In
diana broke in to inquire what was
being done about the Townsend
movement, and Republican Leader
NcNary suggested that Senator
Downey's proposal for a special
Study be submitted directly to the
Senate without the delay of refer
ence to committee.
I. Senator Ashurst, Democrat, of
Arizona said he wished to commend
the legislation containing the Town.
send plan Ito the Senate and to
the country" He said he believed
DR.. Francis E. Townsend, founder
pf the Townsend pension movement,
had "hit upon truth that may be
the solution of the financial prob
aems of this country-no appropri-
alton without tax accompany it."
At one point Senator Vandenberg,
Republican, of Michigan inter-
Tupted Senator Downey to comment
that the social security program en-
tails horrible discrimination against
the less privileged"
S6,000, ,000, 900 Yield Estimated.
Senator Downey told his COL
.1eaghes that the Townsend plan, on
sthe basis of the present national
Income, would raise about $6,O00,-
,Dc0,00 year through imposition
OF 2 per cent gross income tax.
The money, he said, would be dis
.tributed among 100000 persons
over go, with payments averaging
$50 a month.
At the present time, he said, ooA-
age pensioners received an average
Of 81 a week.
THE social security program" he
asserted, "has degenerated into a
Acheme ofss fake social dividends
nder which we distribute public
money IN the inverse order of need" I"
Evening star., 1940-04-09
One Ship Lost in Week

LONDON, April 8 R.-The Ad-
miralty announced today that the
British merchant shipping loss from
German action during the last week
was only one ship, the BOSTON steam
trawler Gorspen. It was bombed.
This, the admiralty said. repre-
sented the lowest British loss since
the outbreak Of the war.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Report
FURNISHED BY the United Stat


District of Colmba-Fair tonight with
about 80
Winds
Mayand-Partly
treme west portion tonight fair.
Vgna-Pay cooler, preceded by light
west portion tonight;
West Vgna-Pay cloudy; slightly tonight
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Changes in Maryland
Income Tax Law
Urged on Federation
Montgomery County Unit
Also Hears Bourd
Commended for BUDGET

Three changes in the Maryland
income tax law levying ~ per cent
on earned and 8 per cent on un-
earned income were placed before
the Montgomery County GMd0 Civic
Federation last night by the West
moreland Hills Citizens Associa-
ton.
Raymond B. Leavitt, Westmore-
land Hills delegate, introduced the
measure. which urged that steps be
taken to make the proposed changes
at the next session of the Legisla-
ture in 194l. The changes proposed
would eliminate the payment of
the income tax in lump sum, per-
mitting installment payments: per-
init deduction for income taxes paid
the Federal Government and place
all income up to $4,000 In one cate
CORY subject to the ~ per cent rate,
whether earned or unearned.
Mr.. Leavitt pointed out that the 6
per cent tax on unearned income
was hardship on many persons
receiving small returns on invest
ments. The resolution was re-
ferred to the Finance Committee
for recommendation.
Report Commends Commissioners.
In report on the county finances,
Frederic P. Lee, chairman of the
Public Finance and Budget Com
mittee, commended the Board of
County Commissioners on the
county budget for 1901 and its
action in retaining the countrywide
tax rate Of $1.50 per 500 valuation,
using additional revenue from the
higher tax base resulting from the
reassessment to retire outstanding
Indebtedness coming due during the
next fiscal year.
The road expenditures next year
will be kept within the expected re-
ceipts from gasoline tax revenues
with the exception of about $45 900
to be spent for road equipment and
storage space, and at least part Of
that expenditure will be met from
an enlarged contingent fund, he ex-
planned.
Reports on Reductions.
After protests on the reassess-
ment recently completed had been
reviewed, the following reductions
per square foot were made by the
county board, Mr.. Lee reported:
Battery Park, 2 cents; Edgewood,
l cent; Huntington Terrace, 2 to
8 cents: Sonoma, 2 to 3 cents; Oak
mont, 3 cents for about half the
property, the remainder unchanged;
Woodmont, 1 cents; Chevy Chase,
section 4, S cents; Chevy Chase,
section Alb, 8 cents; Chevy Chase,
section 8, average of 5 cents, and
Norwood Heights, average Of S
cents. The assessments in sections
l and 2 of Chevy Chase were per-
mitted to remain the same as they
had been.
The assessed valuation of land
per square foot in various typical
communities Mr.. Lee listed as fol-
lows: Kenwood, 20 cents except
southeast portion; Edgemoor, Is
cents; Battery Park, Is cents; Oak
mont, S cents; Highland Park. is
cents; West Chevy Chase Heights,
10 cents: Rosedale Park, 10 cents;
Chevy Chase Gardens, Is cents;
Chevy Chase Terrace, Is cents;
Drummond, Is cents; Somerset, is
and IL cents; Blair, 10 cents; Wood
side. Z to 10 cents; Takoma Park,
8 cents average; Sligo Park Hills,
10 cents; Seven Oaks, 8 to 6 cents;
Bramwell Park, to . low Of 4 cents;
Woodmoor, cents: Northwood, 5
cents: Kensington, 8 cents average;
and head Of Sixteentnh street NV,
20 cents.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Funds Sought for Library

Representative Church, Republi-
can, OF Illinois introduced q resolu-
ton yesterday to authorize a $3.50, 900
appropriation to permit the Library
OF Congress to buy the William H.
Herndon collection of papers OF
Abraham Lincoln,
Evening star., 1940-04-09
ComeIs Pull SIeds

Camels were used at the Mes
COW Zoo In Russia during the vtn.
ter to pull long lines Of childreuS
sleds loaded with youngsterD.
Evening star., 1940-04-09
Report for Last - Hours.

Record for Last "a Hours.
Trom noon yesterday to noon today
Highest. 5s. pm. yesterday. Year
ago. 81.
Lowest. 50. 7 am. today. Year ago. "a.
Record Temperatures This Year.
Highest, 75. on April 4.
Lowest. 2. on January 20.
Humidity for Last "a Hours.
Qrom noon yesterday to noon today.)
Highest, 96 per cent. at 7:30 pm.
Lowest b6 Der cent ut noon today.
River 1eDort.
Potomac River muddy, Shenandoah very
CLOUDY At Harpers Ferry: Potomac very
muddy at Great Falls today.
Tide Tables
(Eurnished By United States Coast and
0eodetic Survey
Today. Tomorrow.
dlkn $3.50 am. 9:34 m.
k4X --.------ 1928 an. $3.50 am.
dUn --------- 9:21 pm. 9:57 pm.
Low --------- 4:03 pm. 4:3S pm.
The San and Neon.
Rises. Sets.
sun' today ----- S:4I S:3e
ssn s1n. tomorrow 80 $40 .e:40
Automobile lights must b turned On one.
hah houf after sunset.
ketcmae &ivsr muddy, ehenandoaA River
nn6a1 q Great 1ats today.
Evening star., 1940-04-09

VANDALISM Students at the Peabody School, and
streets Me- look through hole in the wall in the school yard
apparently made by vandas Left right looking
school yard are Charles Rector H. Douglas Yates H. Billy
Brown 10; Robert Wilson, Tommy Carter Camp
bell H. in back The wall separates school yard
the backyard and alley of 2l8
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
CAB-DRIVER HURT
 AIDING CUSTOMER
Alleged Assailant Sent to Jail for Assault; Win=
 dow Wrecked

9ohn Horan, g, of the State hotel arrested for breach of the peace after he attacked a taxi-cab driver at South Main and Scovill streets Saturday night, was sent to jail to- day when he was unable to pay a $lJ fine imposed by City Court Judge Theobald E. Conway.
 Alfred Hinch, the cabbie, display ing a badly swollen nose, told the court Horan punched him after mo- leating a prospective customer. Doc tors are trying to determine whether his nose is broken, Htnch said.
 Another breach of the peace in which an assault figured was con- tinued until Oct. 12. The accused are Frank Vaccarelli, 29, of 166 Benefit street, assault. breach of the peace, and John J. Foley, 26, of 40 Cherry street, breach of the peace. Police said vaccarelli pushed Foley through the plate glass window of a Thomaston avenue restaurant early Sunday.
 A non-support case and another breach of the peace were also on the docket. Charged with non-sup- port, Louis A. Pirrone, 33, of 34 North Elm stret, was given a stay to Wednesday. The breach of the peace case of Melvin Harvey, "A, of l33 North Elm street. charged with breach of the peace, was continued until Dec. 2.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Wage-Hour Law Test on Supreme Court Docket; 194O-41 Term to Hear Labor, Anti Trust Cases

registration of aliens. It was de- clared unconstitutional by a, lower court.
 The Texas railroad commissions effort to sustain constitutionality of its Sept. Il, 1889, oil production operation orders for the east Texas field.
 Wisconsin's appeal from a state supreme court decision holding in- valid the states 1-8 per cent dividend tax on out-of-state cor porationS.
 The court will decide in the next few weeks whether to review:
 A labor board case against the Link-Belt company, Chicago, in which the board charged that the seventh circuit court of appeals has "recurrently" exceeded it's au- thority in labor cases.
 Another NLRB case against Sum- shine Mining Co, Kellogg, Ida, the nations largest silver mine.
 Milk Dispute Up For Review
 The appeal of group of Cleve- land, O., independent milk distrib- utors charging that an agreement between a drivers union and city dairieS established monopolistic con- ditions in the city's milkshed.
 A U. s. court decision holding un- constitutional a Nebraska law de- signed to break the monopoly of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers over the public performance of music.
 Validity of an Arkansas statute tightening qualifications for chiro- practors.
 Constitutionality of, Montana law requiring insurance companies to pay Montana agents all com missions on policies covering risks within the state.
 An Iowa supreme court decision holding that states 3 per cent use tax inapplicable to the mail order business done within its boundar- jets by Sears, Roebuck & Co. and Montgomery Ward & Go.
 The appeal of Herbert Fleisch- hacker, former president of the An- glo-C California National Bank of San Francisco, from lower court decisions holding that he used his position with the bank to gain per- sonal profits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
ILLINOIS MOURNS GOVERNORS DEATH
Succpmbs After Long Hl- ness - Probate Judge
 Before Election

Chicago, Oct. 7.-(UP) Illinois mourned today the death of, Gov Henry Horner after long illness.
 The body will be taken to the 122nd National Guard Armory to lie in state until military services and burial tomorrow at Mount Mayriv cemetery, beside the grave of his mother. Rabbi Louis L. Mann will conduct the services, assisted by a Catholic priest and a Protestant minister.
 The death of the 61-year-old gov- ernor cary yesterday at the subur- ban Winnetka mansion where he had been secluded four months gave the powers of the office to Lieut. Gov. John H. Stelle who had at- tempted earlier this year to seize the governorship on the ground that Horner was incapacitated and that state affairs were being admins tered by so-called bedside cabinet.
 Horner was born at Chicago, Mo- vember 30, 1878, as Henry Levy but took his mothers maiden name when his parents separated during his childhood. He entered politics after he was graduated from law school and served IT years as a Cook County Chicago probate judge before he was elected govern or in 1892. He never married.
 He had been i'll of heart and kid- ney ailments since election day, 1888, and had spent much of his time since then in seclusion at Flor ida and recently at the Winnetka mansion overlooking Lake Michigan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07

Masonic fraternity who appear or the stage professionally.
 There will be two performances matinee at 2:30 and an evening show at 8:30. All tickets are re- served so that everyone who at- tends win be assured of a seat.
 Headlining the program is Billy Glason, Walter Winchel's favorite master of ceremonies, who will ap- pear here in that capacity. MT Glason is well known in moving pic- ture circles as an R. K. O. star and also on the air lanes because of his program Billy Glason's Fun Fest which was popular feature for many months over WMCA.
 The ten other acts are all of headline calibre and round out a program of stage entertainment that should be the talk of the town. An augmented orchestra will fur nish the musical background for the stage presentation.
 The general public may secure tickets at Grotto headquarters, 42 Bank street, Room 306, Exchange Bldg. Telephone 3-4274.
 Joseph Gaber of this city is gen. eral chairman and Richard Bensen is co-chairman. Monarch Clarence Slater is supervising the distribu- tion of tickets.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
Compensation Agreements

Aaron Rosen of 10 Kingsbury street was awarded $125 from the Hart's Cleaners and Dyers, Inc, of this city, in full and final set- clement of his compensation claim, according to stipulation agree ment approved in Compensation Court this morning By COmmis- si0ner James M. Lynch.
 The claimant charged that on May IS while lifting a basket of clothing weighing about 200 pounds he suffered a ruptured blood vessel at the neck of his bladder which was discovered sev- eral hours later after he com plained of pains in his stomach.
 The respondent company, to- gether with their insurer, the United States Fidelity and Guar antee Company of New Haven, disputed the claim in it's entirety.
 Herbert Pont of Torrington will receive $10.76 weekly beginning September 25 from the HOtchkiss Brothers Company of Torrington in second agreement approved by Commissioner Lynch today. The claimant suffered a fracture of the sixth rib, left side.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07

w. Darby Lumber Company, Statesboro, Ga. charging viola tions of the law. Judge Barrett rejected government contentious that substandard labor conditions impose a burden on interstate commerce permitting federal action.
 The second case, brought by Opp Cottone Mills, Inc, Opp Ala, challenges legality of the wage hour administrator determina- ton of a 32ls cents an hour mini- mum wage for the cotton textile industry
 Important in the administra- tion's public power program and a sidelight in the presidential election campaign is the govern ment's case against the Appalachian Electric over Company over the extent to which the United States may regulate the construction of private power dams on small streams.
 The government is protesting what 1t terms a narrow interpreta- tion of the federal power act That law requires a federal license for construction of private hydro electric projects on waters within the United States jurisdiction. A decision favorable to the govern ment would give its broad authority to control erection of private power dams.
 Dam Issue on Docket
 In another power controversy, the court is expected to announce soon whether it will review the efforts of Gov. Leon c. Phillips of Oklahoma to force the govern ment to pay damages for land to be flooded by the reservoir of the Grand River dam. He called out the state militia last spring to halt construction, contending many highways and bridges would be destroyed without compensation WAGE-HOUR LAW TEST to the state. Federal courts de- clared the militia call "unjusti- fed"
 Foremost among civil liberties cases are those of Harry Bridges, West Coast labor leader and the Los Angeles Times both held in contempt of court. The facts in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
BARAUSKAS HELD
 IN AUTO MISHAP

John Barauskas. 45. of lie Draher avenue. was arrested today. charged with violating teh rules of the road in an accident at scovill and South Elm streets.
 Motor Patrolman George McElll- gott reported that Barauskas's car struck an automobile operated by John Herbst. SO. Of Bank street, which was partly through the he teTsection.
 Police today were still probing c three car crash iii which the driver reportedly responsible for the acci- dent lied the scene Saturday. 70. ueph v. seehfaedeF, Of ll3 Congress avenue. told police the unknown driver forced hiin into two parked ears on Liberty street, and eon- tlnued on hla Way. DehFnedeF Was ablie e spot the fleeing cars inafks eft, however, and police wefe check lns these iil an ei5oft et appfehend fhe driver.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
APPROVAL SOUGHT FOR BANKS BILLS


 State Banking Commissioner Wall ter Perry this morning asked sl- perior court to accept. approve and ratify the payments for compensa- ton and expenses Of admlnistFa- ton and liquidation of the Mer- chants Trust Company as of Octo- bef l, i040. Commissioner Perry i6 successor receiver of the defunct bank.
 The semi-annual statement Of Mir, Perry was filed with the court this morning. Total assets Of Beptem- ber 90. iet0, are ei iI0ei .eei.32 while the cash on hand and in tho bank aa of the same date is e59.449 02, representing the commercial dspaFts lnent, and eee.sg7ai in the savings department,
 Ekpeneek from April I lo Sep. lenner %. ie1p, were listed at eib.. e70.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
DEED RECORDED BY
 NEW HAVEN ROAD

The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company, through action of trustees appointed in a reorganization move in 1885, today turned over in sale to the West ern Union Telegraph Company all property of the right-of-way of the abandoned Waterbury Danbury spur.
 The sale of land turns over to Western Union strip of land 99 feet wide running from Waterbury through Naugatuck, Middlebury, Ox- ford and Southbury. total area of 198.77 acres. The selling price was reported as $4,000.
 The deal was handled by Howard s. Palmer of New Haven, w. M. Daniels, of Old Saybrook and James Lee Loomis of Granby, who were appointed trustees for the road in 1895. The bulky deed, which split the land into 20 parcels with de- scription in footage and boundaries, had previously been filed with the town clerk of the four towns through which it passed. Today 1t was filed in the final move with Town Clerk Mary c. Kilmartin in this city.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07

these cases are entirely different but the issues are parallel and the court will hear arguments on them at the same time. Bridges was cited for sending telegram severely criticizing a state cour action and the newspapers citation was based on editorial critical of California court.
 Both contend that the state court, which upheld the judgments, applied principles far too broad and invaded the individuals constitu- tional rights of free press and free speech.
 Charity Ruling Asked
 In another case, the court may settle the validity of a St. Louis city ordinance regulating solicita- ton of founds for charity.
 The outstanding labor case is the National Labor Relations Boards action against H. J. Heinz company, Pittsburgh, testing whether the board has authority to order an employer to enter into signed contract with a union.
 The court also has agreed to decide, in case against Republic Steel Corporation arising from the little steel" strikes of 1897, whether the board can order a company to reimburse relief agen- cies for wages paid employees ille- gally discharged.
 The question whether jurisdic- tional disputes between labor unions are restraints of trade for bidden by federal antitrust laws probably will be settled in the gov- ernment's appeal from the dismiss sal of indictments against William L. Hutcheson, American Federation of Labor vice-president. The case arose from an inter-union contro- versy at the St. Louis plant of An heuser- Busch, Inc, brewery.
 Picketing Writs Challenged
 Other cases pending for decision:
 Two suits in which the Amer ican Federation of Labor challeng- es anti-picketing injunctions in Chicago. One was issued against the milk wagon drivers union for alleged antitrust violations and the other against barbers' union.
 A contest over validity of a Pennsylvania law requiring annual
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
FruterndL Nelus
GaliIee Shrine

The Galilee Shrine White Shrine of Jerusalem will observe visiting officers night Friday eve- ming at the Masonic Temple. Din- ner will be served at 6:3O, Mrs. Harold Slater in charge. Reserva- tions should be in oy Wednesday.
 Mrs. Joseph R. Nein, worthy high priestess and John P. Gress- well, watchman of Sheherds, will preside at the business meeting which will precede the ceremo- nies.
 Mrs. Felix Rodeck, president of the auxiliary, asks all members to be at the meeting Tuesday to com- plete plans for the bazaar to be held Nov. '. Mrs. Alfred Perkins will be in charge of the rummage sale, Thursday, Octboer 10 at S54 South Main street. Donations may be left at the temple.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07

Other important rulings on civil liberties, water power, labor and antitrust issues are expected.
 The courts session today, if it goes according to custom, will be brief and no decisions win be pre- Sented.
 Outstanding among defense is- sues is the governments case against Bethlehem Shipbuilding Corp, in which the Justice De- pertinent, seeking to block pay Inent of more than $5,000,000 on World War contarct, charged that the company took advantage of the 1917-18 war emergency to extort unwarranted profits on gov- ernnent business.
 The tribunal probably will de- eide next week whether to review the case. Lower courts have ruled against the government, holding that while Bethlehem's profits on the transaction-more than $25,- 100000 on construction that cost around $93 ,000, 0,000-were inordin- aCSty large, the BOVeTHLleHt AcVcA- theless must fulfill its agreement and pay.
 Much Believed at Stake
 If the governments position is upheld ultimately, it is believed federal officials will have won a powerful weapon ill the right to re-examine contracts executed in an emergency and go to court to have them pared down if profits are found to be unconscionable.
 Bethlehem contends the con- tested contracts were "advanta- geous" to both the government and the country and that the terms were reasonable under the circumstances existing at the time.
 Tn a case originating on the Pa- ciflc Coast, the court has agreed to take up important questions re- 1ating to federal anti-espionage laws.
 It accepted the appeal of Mix
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-10-07
JEWISH VETERANS
 OFFER SERVICES

Names of volunteers who will aid on national draft registration day will be submitted to Mayor Vincent A. Scully at meeting of David l.. Fannick Post. Jewish World War veterans, at 8:15 o'clock Wednesday night at the Legion Home. Holmes avenue.
 A meeting of the committee ar- ranging for the military ball Mo- vember 10 has been called by Past Commander Israel Greenblatt, chairman. Plans for the affair will be discussed.
 Commander Abraham Baltim will report on the memorial services which were held September 29. Other business will include an- nouncement of national appoint ments by State Department Com mander Rudolph Hennick.