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Evening star., 1940-01-16
Principal Suspended
After Battle With
Girl Student
Says She Fought Back
When He Attempted
To Punish Her
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
SOUTH CONNELLSVILLE, Pa,
Jan. 16.-Charges of abusing a IT.
year-old girl student due to chew
ing gum incident today brought
about suspension of John Snader 40,
junior high school principal.
The School Board announced his
removal pending a complete and
impartial investigation" but en-
phasized that the action docs not
constitute any admission of any
charges nor will it result in any sus-
pension of salary at this time
Mr.. Snader told the board men,
bers that he had attempted to pun
ish Josephine Edenbo last Friday
for chewing gum and falsifying
about it and that when she fought
back it was a question of self-de-
fenSe.
Haymaker Landed.
II slapped her face-lightly," said
the unmarried principal. Il turned
to 60. Then she landed a haymaker
on my cheek. thought the side Of
the building had caved in. Then I
slapped her face three or four times
both sides. She tripped over a
chair and sat down on the floor with
thump"
The student charged:
HE hit me in the face several
times. Skating tickets and other
articles in my pocketbook were scat
tered about when he knocked me
down. And he hit me while I was
down, too. AS he grabbed me by
the wrist warned him not to break
my watch or he would have to pay
for 1t. I got in one good right sock
to the jaw and he turned deathly
pale
Crowd Gathered.
About 80 students who sided with
Josephine stayed outside after the
noon recess, but 10 of them later
returned to class.
A crowd of residents milled about
the building where the board met
and President Ralph Miller reported
its size prompted the board to go
into executive session for thorough
and impartial" inquiry. The session
lasted three and half hours.
Mr.. Miller said that within a week
he believed the investigation would
be completed and further steps"
taken.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Both Major Parties
May Select Chicago
For Conventions
Leaders Are Fuvorinq
Bid if Gosh Offer
Is High Enough
BY the Associated Press.


Reports circulated among Demo-
cratic and Republican leaders today
that Chicago could have both ma
tional party conventions this year if
it equaled or bettered the cash-on-
the-barrelhead offers of other cities.
Senator McNary of Oregon, the
Republican leader, already has sug-
gested that his party meet in Chi
cago. He has contended that the
Midwest will be a major battle
ground in the campaign, and that
the convention thus should be in
that section.
Senator Vandenberg, Republican,
of Michigan, regarded as a con-
tender for the Republican presiden-
tial nomination, and John Hamil-
ton, chairman of the Republican
National Committee, were reported
wanting to see the convention there.
On the Democratic side, one
Southern Senator told reporters he
was betting even money that his
party would meet in Chicago. He
said the question of how much cash
the Illinois city would put up was
the only one involved.
Both the Democratic and Repub-
Hcan conventions were in Chicago
in 1882, but the city lost both in
1896.
Some leaders in both parties have
commended it would not be feasible,
from the point of view of delegates
travelling expenses, to hold a con-
vention on either the Eastern or the
Western Coast.
The convention cities may be des-
ignated at meetings of the Demo-
cratic and Republican National
Committees here, February and
16, respectively.
Secret bids will be offered to the
committees, and anything under six
figures undoubtedly will receive scant
attention. Reports among we'll
advised politicians are that the top
offers will be in the neighborhood
of 100000.
In addition to Chicago, cities
mentioned as possible convention
sites include New York, Boston, Bal
timore, San Francisco, st. Louis and
Philadelphia.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
By the Associated Press.

DETROIT, Jan. 16.-By making
airplane fuels almost as easy to
handle as ordinary kerosene, engi-
neers have taken a step toward a
reduction in the hazard of fire aloft.
The development of safety fuels"
for plane engines was described to-
day in paper by two oil develop
ment company engineers, Robert
E. Ellis and William J. Sweeney,
presented before the annual meet
ing of the Society of Automotiye
Engineers.
The United States Navy is expert
menting with such fuels for greater
safety in the operation of the planes
based on its aircraft carriers.
Concurrently experiments are be-
ing carried on with direct fuel in
lection engines, which have no car
buretors, because gasoline which will
not explode or ignite readily in a
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Roanoke Baptist Pastors
Oppose Vatican Envoy
BY the Associated Press

BY the ASSOclated Press.
ROANOKE, Va, Jan. 16.-The
Roanoke Baptist Ministers Confer
ence expressed disapproval of the
appointment of a personal repre-
sentative" to the Vatican by Presi-
dent Roosevelt in resolution
passed today.
I'VE believe that the establish
ment of any form of diplomatic re-
lation with any ecclesiastical body
whatever is a violation Of the prin-
ciple of separation of church and
state and also a violation of the
spirit of the first amendment to
the Constitution of the United
States" the resolution stated.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Rural Doctor, Expecting Twins,
Delivers QuudrupIets

are delivered at only one out OF
l0OO,OOO births. Records list one in
100 as twin births, and one in 10000
triplets.
Less than half of the children de-
livered in triplet births survive, and
the chances for survival Of quad
ruplets are even lower.
Several sets of American quad
ruplets are alive and in good health
however. The best known are Mona
Mary, Leota and Roberta Keys OF
Oklahoma-in their early 20s-all
former students of Baylor Univer-
Sity.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
Federal Pay Raises
Limited for Year,
Budget Bureau Rules
Committee Hearing
Record Reveals Other
Interesting Facts
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The record of a House committee
hearing brought bad news today to
hundreds of thousands of Govern
ment workers.
Under ruling by the Budget Bu-
reau, witnesses before the House APP
preparations Committee said, Gov
ernment employees would be limited
to one pay raise during the new
fiscal year starting next July l.
Furthermore, if they are making
$4,000 or more year they will not
be entitled to raise if they've had
one since June 80, 1896. If their
salary is less than $4,000, they are
eligible, provided they haven't had
a boost since June 80, 1898.
Other Disclosures.
Other items revealed when the
independent offices appropriations
bill was reported today to the House
included:
Failure of the Maritime Commis-
sion's emergency training schools to
attract more than fraction of the
1000 to 5000 seamen beached by
the operations of the Neutrality Act
was discussed. Admiral Emory S.
Land, commission chairman, said
only 7S of these unemployed men
were willing to sign up for training.
Asked the reason for objection, he
said: Regeneration, militarism and
q, concentration camp"
The Civil Service Commission is
having what might be called a
school teachers nightmare. Com
mission officials repol ted that on
June 30, 1889, it had $4,000 sets of
examination papers on hand to be
graded During the year which
ended that day the commission had
graded 361, 1000 sets. More fund
were asked.
More tourists visited the White
House during the past fiscal year
than in any previous year in the
Executive Mansions history. AS a
result an extra houseman is asked.
Airplane speeds of 500 miles an
hour are considered likely within
two years and speeds in excess of
that are possible if propellers can
be improved, the National Advisory
Committee for Aeronautics reported.
DR.. Vannevar Bush, committee
chairman, advised Congress that
expansion of military aviation in
the United States would involve the
expenditure of about $300,000,0 900 for
new aircraft the coming year.
Many Planes in Alaska.
Chairman Robert H. Hinckley of
the Civil Aeronautics Authority told
the Appropriations Subcommittee
that on a population basis there
were 116 times as many commercial
airplanes in Alaska as in the United
States. There are 10 times more
miles flown there per capita than
in the United States, he added, %
times more passengers carried, 48
times as much mail and 1034 times
as much freight.
The Public Roads Administration
has become doubtful of the value OF
cotton fabric as a binder material
for thin bituminous road surfaces,
according to Thomas H. Macdonald,
commissioner of the Roads Admin
istration. Many Southerners had
hailed the road-binding experiments
as the beginning of vast new out
let for surplus cotton.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
HonIey Wins Honors
Ia Merrick Debate

Dexter L. Hanley, a senior from
Puerto Rico, last night was adjusted
best individual speaker in the an
nual Merrick debate of members of
the Philodemic Society at George
town University.
Mr.. Hanley also was a member of
the winning team in opposing strict
military and economic isolation from
the belligerents in the war. His
teammate was Burke E. Schoensee.
The other team was made up of
Carl H. Watson, jr., and Thomas A.
Callaghan.
Evening star., 1940-01-16
CONE JUDGE FOR YOURSELF

These preliminary sessions have been
arranged to give you an opportunity
to see how the course is conducted.
You will hear students speak. They
represent various government depart
ments, professions, and well-known
Washington business firms. They are
the same individuals who used to
quake in their boots at the very
thought of facing an audience. You
must see for yourself what this train
Evening star., 1940-01-16

- 0sS AVAs Ne
One Wall ST., New York City
Granville b. Jacobs has PERSONAL.
LY trained more business and pro-
fessional men in public speaking dur
ing the East three years than any
other instructor in the United States.
He has been training adults in effective
speaking and dealing with people for four
teen years. Many leading business and
financial institutions have engaged his
services to improve their personnel in the
art Of dealing with people.
He has had wide experience. not only as
an instructor, but also practical busi-
ness man. He has held key positions in
direct sales, sales promotion and sales
training work with The CeIotex Corpora
ton Of Chicago, manufacturers of insula-
tion and acousticaI materials.
The originator and director of this course
was awarded an L. c. Roberts Fellowship
for advanced study at Columbia University,
New York, 19?2-1923. He has served
as special lecturer at the Walton School of
Commerce and at Loyola University. Chi
cago. Companies and ORGANIZATIONS which
have benefited from his instruction and
talks include such as the White Motor
Truck Co.. The Glens Falls Insurance Co..
The Financial Advertisers Association of
America, The Safe Deposit Association Of
Washington. d. c. and Sales Forum
Advertising Club Of N. Y.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
Seabiscuit's Owner, Trainer Hope For Race With ChalledOn
(NEA Telephoto)

f like to zee Seabiscuit sent to stud. He is whole horse now and that is how he should retire. But I'd like to see him pin Challedon's ears back before he goes. Right now I'd send him against Challedon and not even give the jockey whip"
 Howard was right when he said his horse loved to run. He wasn't happy when he went on the shelf with his injured ankle year ago. Like so many old troupers, the Bis- cult didn't take kindly to domestic life. But he does have five off, springs coming along. in May and the responsibility of fatherhood may change him.
 But whether it's down to the farm or back to the wars, Seabis- cult will go as the greatest money winning horse of all time and per- haps even as the greatest horse of all time. Seven years old, veteran of 88 races over every major track, and afflicted with two game legs, the little ugly duckling cemented his bid for immortality when he finally won the $100OO0 Santa Anita handicap and shot his earnings up to $437 ,730-or $60, ,986 higher than Sun Beau's $376,744.
 They were still talking over two points of that victory around the green wooden barns at Santa Anita Park today.
 Third Best Time
 The first was the Biscuits amaz- ing new track record of 2:0l 1-5 for the mile and a quarter. Only two horses in history have ever run the distance faster. Whisk Broom holds the record at 3 minutes flat and Sarazen once did it in 200 3-5. Sea- biscuit ran with 130 pounds on his back and without a touch of the whip.
 The second was whether the Bis cults partner, Kayak II, was pulled up at the end. The 75,000 people who damned the streamlined race track didn't know, but some of them thought the South American could have won if Jockey Buddy Haas had tried. Haas was reported to have told his friends the same thing but Red Pollard, the rider on the Bis cult, said no, and Trainer Smith said Kayak II never has seen the day he could beat Seabiscuit if the latter is right" .s
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
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Men Of The Good Earth
BY JOHN A. CLUNEY

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The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
BASSICK LOOMS
 AS ESTATE CHAMP
Bridgeporters Set Tourney Mark in 54=25 Win Over
 East Hartford

New Haven, Conn, March B. (UP)-Four of the states leading high school basketball teams were ready for the semi-f1nal round of the interscholastic championship tournament today after surviving first round competition last Night.
 Weaver defeated Hillhouse 37-35; Stratford beat Bristol 38-31; Bassick downed East Hartford 59-25, and Windham conquered Torrington 47- 30. The semi-final pairings We'd nesday night will bring together Windham and Bassick and Weaver and Stratford.
 Results of last nights quarter finals games in the Glass B Division showed that Lyman Hall defeated East Hay n 28-19; Middletown de- feated Manchester Trade 43-24; Hartford Trade nosed out Milford 22-20, and Lewis high defeated John Fitch high school 34-32.
 In the semi-finals Thursday night, Hartford Trade meets Lyman Hall, and Middletown plays Lewis high.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
BY JACK GUENTHER Limited Press Racing EditOr)

Arcadia, Cal, March 4-(UP)- The last line of the Seabiscuit saga can't be written yet-because old MT. Bones may just keep a'rolling along.
 If he does, then look for him in the third running of the $50,000 added Gold Cup at Hollywood Park next Jul. And keep right on look ing, too, for maybe-just maybe there will be meeting with Chal- ledon somewhere farther along.
 But if he doesn't, then Americas glamour horse goes back to the ranch for tn, life of a country squire with nothing to do but loll in green pastures and send sons and daugh- ters up to the races to carry his name through the years.
 Those are the two roads that run into the future for the Biscuit, but today there was no actual word as to which of the roads it would be. There were arguments for both, so many arguments that Owner Char les Howard and Trainer Tom Smith said they wouldn't be able to an- nounce a decision for at least a week. But there was many a hint as to what that verdict would be.
 Said Howard - "Seabiscuit is sounder today that he was the day we bought him. He never has been filter or more full of run. He never was in fine~ running condition. And he loves to run, so why should we retire him now?
 Challenge to Challedon
 Said Smith-"Personally, would
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
Boston Field No Longer To Be Pitchers Paradise

Boston, March 5.-(UP)-Work- men engaged today in preliminary plans to shorten Boston National league field, and players throughout the circuit welcomed the proposed change as a boon to batting aver ages.
 Under reconstruction plans an. nounced by club officials last night, the new left field foul line will be $50 feet, @ reduction of 18 feet. The right field foul line will be cut 28 feet to $50 feet.
 A four-foot wooden fence sur- mounted by a 24-foot wire screen will arc the two foul lines. The depth of the outf1eld probably will vary from 370 feet in left center to 8 maximum of 400 feet in center field.
 For years Bees field has been termed the pitchers paradise" Wis., iting and home players alike had complained about its tremendous size and poor background" Presi- dent Bob Quinn who likes low-score ball games had declined to consider changes.
 The present bleachers in center and left field, seating about $500 fans, will be- razed. New bleachers will b set between the right field pavilion and the jury box"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
LOU SALICA AND, PACE BATTLETO
 TORRID DRAW
Bantam Ring Stars May Be Renlatched at
 Toronto
BY ROBERT D. OWEN


 Toronto, Ontario, March B. (UP) = Promoter Jack Corcoran expected today to re-match Lou Salica of New York and George Pace, Cleveland Negro, who battled IS furious rounds to a draw last night in their attempt to settle the world bantamweight title dispute.
 Managers of both fighters were ready to accept a repeat of last nights bout at Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto's first title fight in more than a decade. Even the $500 fans, who contributed gate of $10,000, looked forward to another meeting. Veteran Salica, who is recognized as champion in New York State and California, surprised everyone but Manager Hymie Caplin with his grand performance against pace, the United States National Boxing As- sociation champ. Pace, a knockout artist, had been favored at g to 5.
 Low Pay For Lou
 Although there were no knock downs and virtually no bloodshed, it was one of the best fights staged in Toronto in years - 8 battle in which the advantage see-sawed con- Stantly. Salica's strong finish against the tiring Negro apparently earned him the deadlock.
 Each scaled IF IA pounds.
 Salica, veteran of eight years in the ring and holder of the crown back in 1885, received $1,2O0 for his work. Pace got $3,000.
 Odd Votes
 Seeking to settle the dispute which followed Sixto Escobar's abdication of the 118-pound throne last year, Lou and Georgie battled on such even terms that the three ring offi- cials cast three different decisions. Referee Billy Burke called it draw. Judge F. E. Norbert voted for pace, and Judge l.. w. Blacks verdict went to Salica. The United Press scored seven rounds for pace, six for Salica and two even.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
BOROUGH TOURNEY STARTS TOMORROW Eighteen Teams Entered in Y Event; Finals Slated
 March l3

Naugatuck, March 5.-The larg- est basketball tournament ever held at the Naugatuck YMCA will get under way tomorrow and will have to continue into two weeks, with the Junior and Senior champion ships being played March l3
 The change Of dates is due to an unexpected number of teams enter ing into the senior tournament with le teams. Wednesday night. five games will start the tournament at e;lD with the ehielEsys Wildcats; J:4b D0m's Smoke Shop vg East siGs epeedboys; e;lE, Y Flashes vs Ad- niirals; o:4S, Button Sewers ys EatheFed Merchants; 10:lS, WiIIsrs gs Alps.
 ThiFsday night, starting at e:lb Sons cf Poland VII lplay the winners oE fiIe poinb Smoke Gh0psEast Side aneedboys; T;4s. yfighlandegs VI DIistoi Recorders; D,lb, Sharks VI valley 0FilI vIye, eA1e, the zephyTs ss Dlackhawksi Cllllehis eegvleN v the Winnsg of Dhieks aad WD' EAW1
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
BADMlNTON LIST
 INCREASES AT Y

Much interest is being shown in the first city hadminton champion ship to be held at the Y. M. 0. A. Saturday and Sunday, March g and 10. Ladies' singles, ladies' doubles, mixed doubles, mems singles, men s doubles and veterans doubles for men 40 years or over.
 Entries close Thursday, March 7th and should be sent to Irwin w. Davis. Y. M. c. A.
 Some of the leading players who have already entered are: in the ladies' division, Mrs. Beatrice Tut tie, Mrs. Kay Van Riper. Doris Nelson, Mrs. Wiedlick, Mrs. Anna Hunt. Mrs. Phyllis Pierpont, Betty Bergin.
 In the mems singles and doubles will be Don Post, Wes Warnock, Dr. Carroll Sulhane, pr. Mandini, Bert Warnes, Herb Pinter, Tom Pat terson, John Monagan. Victor Gal- got, Pete Zillon, Dick Hunt and Wallie Trimble.
 The veterans class will draw such stars as Dan Harrington, Jr., Ed- ward Wallace. Ray Titterington. Bill Queal. Lewis Futile. William Wesson, pr. Brennan and pr. Law Tor.
 All badminton players in the city are eligible and are urged to enter this city championship.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
NEGRO TRACK STARS
 IN DARTMOUTH MEET

Hanover, N. H., March 5-(UP)- Three negro track stars will make individual assaults on world indoor records at the third annual Dart mouth invitation meet, it was an- nounced today.
 Changing his original plans, Coach Harry Hillman said none of the run- ners will face each other in com- petition. The trio, Olympian John Woodruff, formerly of Pittsburgh, John Borican of Elberon, N. J., and Jim Herbert. New York university senior, probably will be paced by Dartmouth runners.
 Borican, who set records of 1:40.2 in the 2800 meters and l:40.8 in the half-mile here last year, will at- tempt to break his three-quarter mile standard of 3:02.6.
 Woodruff will strive to snap Bori- cans last years marks, and Herbert Will seek c new quarter.mile record.
 Hiiiman said that the New York university and Boston A. 4. mile re- fay teams also would seek Q new record.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05

By the slimmest of margins, a thin point, Fred Ferrie of the West Haven Red Devils was today acclaimed the "most valuable player" of the Connecticut State Basketball League for the 1939-4O season.
 The 1.-the Italian thunderbolt from Savin Rock, whose average of 13.1 points . game was the highest in the circuit, beat out WaIly Urban of the Meriden In- silcOes for the honor, and the Presidents Trophy which goes with 1t, by the scant margin of 27 to 26, it was found when Secretary Bill Garrett of Bristol tabulated the votes of the Il executive board members of the loop who took part in the poll. Urban was the leagues leading scorer with a to- tai of 18S points for 16 games and an average of 11.7 points a game.
 Last years "most valuable play CT" was Jack McGuirk of the Danbury Guards, former Manhat- tan College and Original Celtic star. Ferrie is a product of Hill- house High school of New Haven. He will receive his trphy at the annual banquet of the league fin the fall.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1940-03-05
PREPS, GENTS
 EASY WINNERS
St. Anns and Robins De- feated on Washington
 Park Court

F1vorite teams to win last nights sct rduled games in the Washington Park Community basketball league won about as they pleased, the Baldwin Props taking St. Anns 30 to IS after a close first half in which the eventual winners led by only two points, IA to 12.
 Gents of the Hill lost no time get ting stared agains the East End Robins, defeating them 40 to 2S with an 18 to 10 edge at half time. All five players scored for the Gents, Bobby Ray and Delaney leading with IA and 12 points while Mon tense got 12 for the Robins. Sullivan and Pomponio were the high point CTS for the Baldwin Props. Sum- mary: