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The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
Anti|ynching And Poll Tax Bills
Supported BY NAACP Youth Meet
Educational Aid
Is Also Endorsed

RICHMOND Va. - (SNS) = Resolutions supporting
the Anti vnchng bill, the Geyer Poll Tax Repeal BILL a
Civil Rights bill for District of Columbia federal aid for
educational and vocational training Tor young people e
r0ht o decide by referendum vote o. S. participation IN
war and the substitution of the federal government for the
several states as agency for the cercaton of voters
were adopted at the NA.ACP's First Annual Student
Conference at Virginia Union University that closed here
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13

are already occupied and WPA
workers are beautifying the
grounds, planting trees. grass and
shubbery. The modern living
quarters provided at Sunset
Homes and at Gilbert Manor-the
two projects constructed here for
Negroes, mark a great step for
ward in solving the local housing
situation.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
CIO PRESIDENT TO
ADDRESS NEGRO CONGRESS

WASHINGTON, D. C.-(C)-
John L. Lewis, president of the
CIO union, will address the Ma
tional Negro Congress here April
26. it was announced this week by
the Congress leader, Asa Philip
Randolph.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
SWEEPS WINNER
LEAVES $4,000

ments between the son and his
etep-motller were brought INTO
court after a warrant for the
youths arrest was sworn out by
Mrs. SpTlark, former stage star
The warrant charged verbal
abuse and threats. Spurlark was
vendicated after several court
appearances February Is, When
he was freed CT the charges by a
municipal court Judge.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13

Most people want a laxative to do
three things: Cd act punctualiy,
CD act thoroughly, CD act gently.
Here's one that usually fills all
three requirements when the easy
directions are followed. It's an all
7e0etable product whose principal
ingredient has medical recognition
as an intestinal tonic-laxative."
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
Prayers For Anti|ynching
Bill Souqht In Boston

in the United States senate.
Il do not need to emphasize the
great stake which all Americans
who truly love democracy nave in
the wiping out of mob violence,
that blot upon our civilization.
1--WE might suggest Sunday,
April IA. or any other date which
you may select prior to April 81, :"
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
PHYSICIAN FREED

CINCINNATI, GA N F)-Dr.
E. j. Ross, Al, prominent ply
sician here. was freed last week
On a charge Of violating the anti
narcotic laws by u S. Commits
sioner william p Hotmann.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
HINTON RECEIVERS

BOSTON, Mass.-(h N P)-
Word was received here this
week that Dr. Augustus G.. Hin
ton, Harvard lecturer and famous
venereal disease specialist, was re-
covering at his suburban home in
Canton.
The Phoenix index., 1940-04-13
Sunday, April
IA, Suggested AS
Day by Backers

prayer in their churches or .syna-
goeueS for the passage of the
Wagner -Nuys Anti-Lynching bill
Evening star., 1940-05-24

naugh was smiling Is he put on his
hat, but his eyes were bright and
angry.
Give my regards to Nedya when
you see her." Phil said.
Cavanaugh's smile gave way to q
frown. "All right" stonily, II shall"
Babs Martin was sleeping from
the bedroom when Phil turned from
tbs door. She still wasn't dressed
for the street. She looked strangely
subdued, and her eyes were fright
ened. Phil looked at her narrowly.
you like to talk. Barbara" he
said. Nov 60 ahead talk"
All right, Philip. listened At
the door just now. Bert Cavanaugh
Is right. I did put q envelope in
your overcoat last night. That's
why ! came here at midnight and
waited for you. I wanted to get it
back before he 60 It,"
you hid 1t In my coat because
you were afraid he'd take 1t from
you?"
She nodded her blond head.
What was in the envelope" he
demanded, that makes it so sought
after?"
Il don't know. And that's the
truth"
Phil looked at her suspiciously.
Where did you get IT."
"A man gave 1t to me q week
ago." she said. IT don't know who
ne was. He was a patron Of the
cafe where I worked. He told me
Evening star., 1940-05-24

II wasn't drunk" Phil said. II
was drugged."
"You mean somebody gave you
mickey?"
That's it. I had two cocktails.
After that I didn't know q thing"
did you get rolled?"
mo, my money. wasn't gone."
"Was something eIse?"
He gave her searching look and
saw that she was watching him in
tently with half-closed eyes, In an
eager and expectant way.
mo" he said. nothing else was
gone" Then: 'Now about you
er, Miss Martin >"
Call me Babs, Handsome. Don't
be so stuffy and informal. You can
relax, can't you?"
Phil Ignores Question.
Phil ignored her question. He
said, "You had no place to sleep
last night, so you came here. What
did you think had-a hotel? Or
a home for stranded showgirls?"
Neither, darling. I thought you
would help me-since you are the
AMBASSADOR"
I'm the vice consul" he said
Then suspiciously: How did you
find out where I uved?"
II telephoned the embassy. Some
one there gave me your address" +"
why didn't your friend, Bert
Cavanaugh. help you?"
Babs made q face. "A girl ought
to wear glasses when he shows up
"Glasses?"
Sure. You know that gag. Men
never make passes at girls who
wear glasses"
Phil glowered at her. Look" he
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into the living room. His living
room. His suspicious were afiirmed.
Her travelling bag stood open on
the floor beside the sofa, its con-
tents mostly pink silk underthings
carelessly piled in it.
did you stay here last night?"
he demanded.
Sure" came the Indifferent re-
ply. And I've a kink in my back.
That sofa Of yours has a broken
spring"
He felt like shaking her. whats
the big idea?"
She shrugged her slim shoulders.
Il had to have some place to Sleep"
she said. when I went back to
my hotel last night after getting out
OF jail I found had no room any,
where. The manager was very polite
but very firm. No money, says he, no
room. So said. Let me tell you
something, brother"
"All right, all right" Phil said.
Her runing-fire talk made his head
ache worse.
Babs Martin made a sympathetic
sound, turned to the dresser for the
coffee. She handed it to him.
Drink this" she ordered. "And
Evening star., 1940-05-24

you won't feel so much like a wet
rag"
He scowled at her but obeyed.
The coffee was very black, very
bitter.
Just the thing for a hangover"
said Babs.
Phil began to feel better. When
he had finished the coffe. he said.
Nov look here. Miss Martin,
can't have you here"
She turned on an innocent ex-
preston. why not?"
We'll :" He made a help
less gesture. This Is a bachelor
apartment. After all, it isn't the
proper thing"
The Proper Thing.
do you always do the proper
thing, Mr.. Lawrence?" she asked
demurely Then: "Of course, you
do. I can see that"
He made an impatient sound, took
her arm and led her to the door.
I'll talk to you when I get dressed.
While you're waiting, you might
pack your bag-and put on your hat
and coat"
"All right, Handsome"
She hadn't packed and she hadn't
put on her jacket and hat when
he entered the living room 10 min
utes later. She was perched on
the arm of chair smoking a ciga-
rette.
She said. Feel better now? You
had a swell bun on last night.
You looked like something the cat
dragged in"
Evening star., 1940-05-24
CHAPTER III.

Bright sunlight slanted in through
the bedroom windows when Phil
Lawrence awoke. 1t glared in his
eyes. He groaned family, with a
terrific pain in his head. He tried
to swallow, but could not. His
thoughts we're confused and dazed.
But he remembered last night; the
meeting with Neyda Vardin, the
trip to the aefodrome. the return
to her apartment. And the cocktails.
1t had been the second one that got
him. He could not remember how
he had gotten home.
He got to his feet, swayed un-
steadily. His arms and legs were
numb. He felt queer all over. He
crossed to the bathroom door, went
In and turned on the cold water.
Fifteen minutes later he came out
wearing a dressing gown and Slip
pers. The icy water had driven the
numbness from him, but the throb-
bing ache in his head remained. He
began brushing his hair, then
halted. He turned from the bed
rom mirror, shifting. The odor OF
brewing coffee was real. He put
down his brushes, strode to the door,
flung it open..
A girl stood on the threshold. A
girl with bright blond hair, a pert
nose, blue eyes and starthng1y red
lips. She held a tray with cup of
coffee upon it.
"Oh," she said. 80 you are up"
What are you doing here?" Phil
demanded.
Looking after you, Handsome, 4"
she retorted. She brushed past him
into the bedroom and put the tray
down on the dresser. I'm the per-
feet gentleman's maid. Service with
a smile. Good morning, sir. Your
breakfast. ="
Phil stared at her, then turned
Evening star., 1940-05-24
Women, 81. Rolls burrel

On her s2nd birthday anniyersary
Mrs. M. Burning proved she could
still roll out the barrel, also tap It.
For nearly so years she has been
Mine Hostess" at the 500-year-old
White Horse Inn in Droxford, Eng
land, and now runs it alone.
Evening star., 1940-05-24

Lawrence. American vice-consul In q
large European city At the outbreak
Of hostilities, secures the release Of
s bsos Martin. American showsirl held
made BY . former employer, he sees
her leave the jail in the company Of
Bert Cavanaugh. reputed International
petty thief. released and arranges for
his home-passage on the next boat.
An accidental meeting with a mysteri-
GUS and beautiful refugee, Neyda Var
ment with her for cocktails. After
the second one he realizes the drinks
were drugged but he is already unable
to move and losing consciousness.
Evening star., 1940-05-24
Selby Citizens to Meet

The selby-on-the-Bay Citizens
Association will hold its first meet.
Ing OF the year Sunday ut : pm.
at the clubhouse In Selby.
Evening star., 1940-05-24

Tomorrow: Phil hears the real
story about the mysterious letter.
Evening star., 1940-05-24

to keep 1t for him. He promised
to pay me well when he called for
1t. Honest, Philip -
Continued tomorrow.)
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16

presidential nomination. However, Farley, Sen. Burton K. Wheeler, D., Alonts and Vice President John N. Garner will be put in nomination for President. If Mir Roosevelt lets them do so, the delegates will smash them flat. Then Farley isi sched- slled to retire from politics, now or not later than Sept. 1, although he might hang on to his chairrnanship of the New York state democratic committee. IT
 But there is wide open race for the vice presidential nomination. MT. Roosevelt, the United Press was informed, has not made his choice. Secretary of State Cordell Hull reportedly refused absolutely to take the job. So there is a more or less official "eligible list'' to which has been returned the name of Federal Security Administrator Paul V. McNutt, largely because Hopkins seems to be friendly to his candidacy. In behalf of McNutt, it is argued that he, being from In- diana, would offset the pull in that state of Wendell l.. Willkie, Repub- Ncar1 presidential nominee, who also is a Hoosier. There is a nucleus, but a small one, of McNutt strength in Pennsylvania, Oklahoma and some other states.
 Other 'eligibles" include: Byrnes, Bankhead, Federal Loan Adminis- trator Jesse Jones, Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace and House Majority Leader Sam Ray burn.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16

coastal stretch from the heel of the Italian "boot" north to Monopoli, opposite Albania. The zone ex- tended west along the Ionic Sea coast to Calabria, the toe of the boot. It also included all naval and air bases. seats of commands and establishments directly used by the Italian navy and aviation as well as by the chiefs of commands of the armed forces operating against Britain.
 The zone includes the coastal area which British warships ap- preached in the recent engagement with Italian naval units.
 Final Reckoning
 Authoritative circles here at- tached considerable importance to Gayda's remark that England will be invited to come to final reck- oning," and expected a last otter of peace.
 Some quarters here saw a con- nection between the Gayda state ment and reports that Foreign Min ister Count Galeazzo Ciano was leav- ing Italy soon to confer, at either Berlin or Moscow, with German for- eign Ministers Joachim Won Ribben- trop and Russian Premier Foreign Minister Viacheslav Molotov. The reported conference was said to be concerned chiefly with southeastern Europe but reports of a peace move were given increasing attention.
 Important Meeting
 Reliable quarters said today that Count Galeazzo Ciano, Italian for eign minister would go to Berlin fol important conferences in which So- viet Premier-Foreign Commissai Viacheslav M. Molotov might parti- cipate.
 It was reported that in addition to conferring with Adolf Hitler Ciane might engage in important three way conversations with German Foreign Minister Joachim Won Ribbentror and Molotov.
 Date of Ciano's departure will be announced tonight, 1t was predicted Rumors that Ciano's visit to Berlir might be connected with possible peace offers were discounted. There were no official indications as to the nature of the visit.
 Ciano already has visited Germany this month. He conferred with Hitler and Ribbentrop, and the Hungarian premier and foreign minister at Mu' nich.
 Advances by Italian troops in tn, British African colony of Kenya ane great damage to the Palestine DOT of Haifa by raiding Italian planes were claimed today in Italy's wal communique.
 General headquarters of the armed forces said that Italian airplane! which bombarded the port of Haifs caused fires which could be seen b. Italian aviators 125 miles away.
 In East Africa, Italian troops wh' last week occupied British Moyal, on the Kenya- Ethiopia frontier pushed into Kenya, occupying fou strategic places, the communiqu said.
 In the Lake Rudolph region, als in Kenya, the Italians, with the ai
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
6 MINERS DIED
 FROM EXPLOSION
Continued from Page D

nia-west Virginia soft coal district this year.
 Ninety-one miners were killed at Bartlery, w. Va, January 10, when an explosion ripped the No. 1 mine of the Pond Creek PocahontaS Com- pany, and 72 were killed in an ex- plosion at Willow Grove No. 10 mine, owned by the Hanna Coal Company, at Neffs, O., March 16.
 Notes Left By Victim
 Portage, Pa, July 16-(UP)-"I don't feel sick, but there's an awful rolling in my head" The unidentified author of this note died shortly after he had writ' ten it. He was one of 63 miners who died following an explosion ldeep in the Sonman Coal mine.
 He wrote seven notes, each timet at i5-minutes to half-hour interval! from 11:15 a. m. yesterday. Th' Hast note was timed 4:45 p. m. Mos of them were personal and author ities would divulge only neager ex tracts from. them. They were at tempting to identify the author s' the notes can be delivered. As the end approached, the min CT wrcte:
 gro my daughter: Be good Cath olic."
 Later, he wrote, "Little son: Jun. for, be good to mother" The fifth note, addressed to his wife, and the last two messages were not divulged.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
Hackers of President Claim 9O4 Sure Votes
tccntinued Prom Page l,

peeches or for the man who vas 1ehind the stage.
 But 1n Massac achusettsl it was the other way around. state Chairman William H. Burke and delegation ch1aEmarl John McCormack were loudly trying to break the delegation away from It's pledge to Farley. MT. Roosevelt was expected to get some Mnssac achusetts votes if there was Q, TNEiey Roosevelt showdown. Thurs day night is the time fixed for the presidential nominations and voting. The platform is to be presented to- morrow evening.
 Farley,s Swan Song
 Farley may have been singing his bolitical swan song last night when no faced the first night meeting of the convention to present the slate Of temporary ofilcials. His face was grave while he predicted < another presidential victory for the Demo- cratic party. Farely is against a third term, but will vote for the ticket this year, regardless, and he believes the nomination should be made unanimous when the victor finally is decided. Farley is a party man.
 .sWhat Farley does is becoming more important here than the identity of the vice presidential nominee who will be chosen Friday to run with Mir. Roosevelt. The chairman has following. He knows the ropes. And when he got up last night to talk the delegates stood and gave him a whooping cheer. It was the most spontaneous enthusiasm this con- ,vention has yet produced although Mayor Edward J: Kelly, co-boss of Cook county's vote-getting Demo- cratic machine, jared the delegates from their seats earlier by calling on MT. Roosevelt to run again.
 Those who made the first pair of speeches endorsing the New Deal, Temporary Chairman William B. Bankhead contributed another last night to Q rather listless audience. But he got big hand with a state- ,Snent that the administration was pledged that American boys never would be sent to fight in Europe's wars. He materially switched the advance text of his prepared address under circumstances further indi- eating that the Democrats will write a mo war" and mo intervention" platform.
 z. :, Here is what Bankhead said from the convention rostrum:
 T know that it is the attitude of the American people that we will resist to the death any compromise of our democratic principles with those malignant disturbers of the peace of the world; that we do not propose to appease those aggressors whose doctrines wage war upon every principle of liberty for free people that our declaration of in- dependence proclaimed and our federal constitution preserved"
 Notable was the dropping of the proposal for material assistance short of war" for the British com monwealth.
 .1. Vice Presidential Battle
 The vice presidential contest-still ovef-shadowed by speculation re- garding Farley's future plans-has more verve than the contest for
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
MAYOR OPPOSES
 ANY REDUCTION
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NCOQtiuueQ rom EHSC v
 T feel that economic government will result in a tax reduction If additional financial factors do not present themselves" the mayor stated in his reply to the banks letter.
 Text of Letter
 The text of Mayor Scully's letter follows:
 MT. Edwin s. Hunt,
 Treasurer,
 Waterbury Savings Bank,
 Waterbury, Connecticut.
 Dear Sir:-
 Your recent letter to our tax commissioners and copy thereof to myself has received serious study and am glad to note your inter- est in the matter.
 Your letter presents the question of revaluation and suggests that for the immediate future 8 straight 10 per cent cut be made on all assessments in the city,.
 assure you that the questions you have presented. regarding existing assessments and the problem of re- valuation, are constantly in the mind of this administration, and that we welcome discussions on these subjects with persons who are ir- tereSted in the situation and who are well informed on it.
 My own opinion is that the inlnle. diate problem is the operation of the municipal government on basis that will reduce the amount of taxes to be collected from the individual taxpayer, and will make that reduc- ton secure for the future by a con- sistent reduction of our indebted ness. A flat reduction, on a per- centage basis, of all assessed valua- tions in the city, which you sug- gest, would be equivalent to re- duction in the tax rate. For the time being. I would assume that the endeavor to have the lowest tax collections, consistent with ef- ficient performance of our re- Quired services, is more important than the determination of whether the saving should be passed along to the taxpayer in the form of lower rates or in the form of a percentage reduction in valuations. I am inclined to the opinion that the question of an adjustment in valuations is a separate problem. Ad- justments are made from time to time, and as soon as the city gov- ernment is in a financial position which will permit such action, care ful consideration should and will be given to this question on wider basis.
 Over 6 period of years. inequalitie: in the relationship of the assessed value and the true value of property are certain to develop. It must bt decided whether an adjustment oi such inequalities would not hs more equitable than a flat reduction I feel that economical government will result in Q tax reduction it addi. tional financial factors do not pre-. sent themselves. While I do no favor 6 general flat reduction on ai assessments. we shall continue t' give these problems our serious ct tention and welcome your coopera ton sincerely yours.
 VINCENT A. eouLLY,
 Mayor.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-07-16
TILLOTSON GANG
 IS STILL HUNTED
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-
 Lowell police kept special squad assigned to the area, concentrating on a check of various summer camps and woodland shacks.
 Ask Trap Be Set
 State police urged local author ities throughout New England and New York to prepare for coopera- tion in setting trap around any spot where the fugitives might strike next.
 It was believed that the quartet may have escaped in a gang-owned auto or a station wagon which was reported stolen after the getaway car was abandoned.
 The leaders were wanted not only for two holdups which netted the four $2,100 yesterday but also in connection with the death of a girl companion in an auto crash after one of six running gunflghts with police. Since the pair launched their newest crime career in Maine six weeks ago. loot totaled about $3,000.
 Police heavily armed and warned that the four were desperate, roam- ed highways of eastern and central Massachusetts and Vermont in an effort to trap the four after they robbed roadside stand at West Springfield of> $500, kidnapped and beat Manager George c. Ready, and then raced l25 miles to Manchester by-the-Sea to rob swank Magnalio Casino of $500 yesterday.
 Today's search centered at Lowell where the bullet-riddled getaway auto was found in woods yesterday afternoon. Fresh bloodstains on the upholstery indicated that at least one of the four had been wounded as they fled police.
 Police said the bandit leaders were James Tillotson, 22. of Manchester, Mass. alias James Stuart. and Stan- ley R. Bielanski, 20. of Chicopee, alias Robert Hack. The two signed the names Stuart and Hack as they bought guns at North Walpole, N. H.. allegedly with money from . holdup in Maine.
 Tillotson, sentenced and paroled thrice for armed robbery. last was paroled April l. Bielanski had been sent to Lyman school for burglary and paroled twice. later being ar rested in 1888 ct Springfield for larceny. He was paroled again May IA
 The names Of their companions ir yesterdays midnight-to midnight raids and flight were not known.
 Tillotson and Bielanski were iden. tified by two girls injured at Derry | N. F., when the two fugitiyes wreck. ed . stolen car during 6 chase ,, police. The girls. Lucille Jodoin, % and Carrie Cutting. both og LAcouia were riding with the patF who. the. mid. posed as rich uleEit solia Mlel
 Jodoin, Q former winter eagnlTn laueens Gsea iaisE e iniuEieA ---.-.