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Evening star., 1941-04-20
Schultz Urges Vast Garage
Under Mall for u. S. Employees
Similar Proposals in Post Rejected .s
As Too Costly; Woterproofine Big Factor

thing in the low ground in or along
the Mall. Water lies close to the
surface in that area, through which
an old, canal formerly flowed, along
the line of what is. now Constitu-
ton avenue. When the excavations
were being dug for Federal build
ings in the Federal triangle. water
was encountered at various levels.
1t was so plentiful under some OF
the buildings that the soil a few
feet below the Mall level was noth-
ing but mud. Beneath the Post
Office Department Building at
Twelfth street and Pennsylvania
avenue, for instance, it was neces-
sary to drive piles into the ground
about so feet below the excavations
to provide sufficient bearing for the
structure.
Several Types Successful.
Several kinds of waterproofing
have proved succe ssful in protecting
the buildings in the Triangle, and
could be used In similar fashion
on any underground garage in the
Mall, according to engineers.
If any such plan as proposed by
Mr.. Schultz for an underground
garage of great extent beneath the
Mall gains serious consideration at
this time, it was pointed out in one
quarter that the possibility of max
ing the garage serve also as a 81.
gantic air raid shelter certainly
would arise. In order to make it
a bomb shelter. much more money
would be involved 1t would be
necessary to dig it deeper, and pro-
vide for several feet OF earth and
reinforcement on top.
After public hearings on the traf-
fic situation, Mr.. Schultz recon-
mended about a month ago that
a series of automobile subways and
high-speed overpasses be construct
ed to facilitate the movement OF
traffic. His report is scheduled to
be considered by the full District
Committee at its meeting at 1890
am. tomorrow.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
ESQ Knights Of Pythias
On Pilgrimage Here

More than $50 Knights Of Pythias
from New York State are in Wash
ington on their third annual pill
grimage to the city where the or
der was founded February 10, 1864.
Headed by Grand Chancellor Da-
vid M. Engelson and Maj. Sydney
G, Harnett, grand keeper Of rec
ords and seal, both of Brooklyn, the
group will go to Arlington this aft
ernoon at 2 o'clock to lay a wreath
on the tomb of the Unknown Sol
dier.
Participating in the ceremony also
will be Harry L. Schulman Of Brook
lyn, grand outer guard; Samuel
Abrahams of New York City and
Louis v. Cooper of Nyack, N. Y,
supreme representatives; Past Grand
Chancellor Frank j. Zaimant OF New
York City, and the Uniform Rank
of Washington, headed by Capt.
Charles l.. Stoll.
From Arlington the Pythians will
60 to the Lincoln Memorial where
David M. Engelson will speak on
Lincoln. Tomorrow there will be
a sightseeing tour and visit to the
White House.
The New Yorkers were welcomed
to Washington by E. H. Kirby, grand
chancellor for the domain OF Wash
ington; E. j. Newcomb, supreme
representative, and Capt. Ston.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

of Julius Schlesinger, repeatedly
dropped from the Advisory Commit
tee of the Council of National De-
fense, and Mrs. Sylvia Reiss, a for
mer Navy Department employe
The commission. according to the
federation, admitted investigators
had exceeded their authority in
questioning workers about union af-
filiations, and promised to make a
report on the complaints by a dele
CATION which went to the commission
Friday.
The federation assailed the recent
commission circular which advised
department heads they might "ar-
bitrarily discharge undesirable en-
ployes, and. declared "unquestioned
loyalty" to the United States is a
requisite for employment
Among the demands made on the
commission is that employees under
investigation be given ample notice"
of the probe, and have the privilege
of appearing with counsel, and that
they not be required to state men,
bership In any organization EXCEPT
those specifically prescribed by law"
Evening star., 1941-04-20
300 Boys Planning
Exhibition Showing
Scouts in Action
Motion Pictures and
Entertainment Also Set
At EIdbrooke Church

More than 300 boys from Il diff
ferent organizations in the Cathe-
dral Division, Boy Scouts of Amer
lea, are participating in plans for
demonstration of Scouts in Ac-
ton" at Eldbrooke Methodist
Church, Wisconsin avenue and River
road NV, Friday and Saturday.
The exposition" to be open to
the public, will show Scouts engaged
in many different activities in
booths designed to illustrate 20 diff
ferent merit badges for which the
boys strive
In another part of the building
a continuous motion picture show
and entertainment will be pre-
sented. There will be a stamp COL
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Firing Of 2U. 5. Aides
Under Hatch Act
Results in Protest !.
Constitutional Liberties
Group Reps Civil
Service Commission

Criticizing the Civil Service Com
mission for sustaining the dismissal
of two Government workers al
legedly under the Hatch Act ban on
employment of persons affiliated
with any group which advocates
the overthrow of our constitutional
form of Government in the United
States" the National Federation for
Constitutional Liberties yesterday
called on the commission for changes
in the inyestigative procedure fol-
lowed In administering the act.
In a long statement, the fedora
ton said representations had been
made to the commission in behalf
Evening star., 1941-04-20

A poster painted by Roy A. Teller,
10, of 801 North Daniel street,
Arlington, Va, depicting a Chinese
man and woman being machine
gunned by an airplane has been
judged best in a contest sponsored
by the Joint China Committee, it
was announced yesterday.
The prize poster is to be used by
the committee to announce its pro-
gram for the benefit of China's war
victims. which will be held at Con-
stitution Hall Sunday, April 27, at
$3.50 pm.
To be featured on the program
are Mischa Elman, violinist, as guest
artist, and William c. Bullitt, former
United States Ambassador to France,
who will speak. Tickets are on sale
at kits music store, 1880 G street
NV.
Mrs. Paul v. McNutt is chairman
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Bryuntown Student
Wins Poster Contest

Clara Hemmings of Notre DamS
High School at Bryantown has been
named winner of the poster con-
test sponsored by the Southern
Maryland Mission Crusade, it was
announced yesterday.
Regina Moran of the same school
won third place, and Patricia She
hey of st. Mary's Academy in Leon
ardtown was second. Fourth place
went to Alice Bean of St. Michaels
School of Ridge, Md.
Winning posters will be entered
in the Statewide competition az
Mount st. Mary's School at Em-
mitsburg. May 2.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Committee Formed
To Press for War
Hy the Annotated Press.

by the AsSoclated Press.
NEW YORK, April 19.-Creation
Of the Fight for Freedom Com
mittee," which declares I'VE are
at war" and should do whatever
Is necessary to insure a Hitler de-
feat" was announced tonight.
Claiming key membership of
more than 200 men and women and
headed by Episcopal Bishop Henry
w. Hobson of Cincinnati and SEN
ator Carter Glass, Democrat, of
Virginia, the committee issued a
manifesto declaring:
"Once we accept the fact that
We are at war-even though it may
be undeclared-we shall at last find
never come as long as we seek
safety at the cost of others sacri-
fee"
The belief Of the key committee
was set forth as follows:
That the time has come for the
vigorous use of our full resources
We must win the battle of produc-
ton. We must use our shipping, our
Navy, and our air force to help
safeguard the transportation of vital
supplies across the ocean.
I'VE must throw our full weight
now into the fight for freedom
knowing that if this means war
1t also means the surest and swift
est road to peace"
Among the members claimed by
the committee were Joseph P. Lash
general secretary of the Interna-
tional Students Service, New York
Rupert Hughes, author; Col. Will
liam J. Donovan. New York attor-
ney; Jay Franklin Carter, journalist;
M. r. Ashworth, publisher, Columbus
(Ga) Enquirer; Freda Kirchwey
editor of The Nation; Louis Adamic
and Edna Ferber, authors; Herbert
Agar, editor, Louisville Jour-
nal; DR.. L. M. Birkhead, Kansas
City, head of the Friends of Democ-
racy; Gen. John F. Organ, U. S. A..
retired; Marshall Field, New York
publisher, and Barry Bingham. pub
Usher, Louisville Courier journal.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Sl,050 Grocery Robbery
In Alexandra Probed
b !. staff Correspondent Of The star.

ALEXANDRIA, Va. April 49,
Alexandria detectives today were
checking clues in efforts to solve
the disappearance of s1,050, appar-
emily stolen from beneath counter
of a grocery store in the $500 block
Of Mt. Vernon avenue Friday.
Vernon Sma1lwood, $500 block OF
South Joyce street, Arlington, Va,
manager of the establishment, they
said, told police. that he had
placed the funds, representing two
days receipts at the store, in can
vas bag beneath the counter pre-
paratory to depositing the money in
o bank. ............s -...
There were several customers in
the store at the time Of the robbery,
Mr.. Smallwood told police. 1t. Edgar
Sims and Detective James Babcr
and Russell Halves are investigating
the case.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Marquis Here 10 Win
Support for Roya|ist
Government in Spain
His Group Recognizes Son
Of Alfonso os Our King;
Opposes Help to Axis
BY GARNETT d. HORNER.

ny 1AhNEil IL. hOhNEh.
A campaign to win friends in the
United States for a movement to
establish a democratic government
In Spain was announced here yes
terday by the Marquis de Aguiai,
who registered with the State De-
partment as representative of the
Association Monarquica Espanola
He said the movemSt should aid
development of the good neigh
Dor" policy among the American ma
tions because it would combat Nazi-
dominated "falangist" propaganda
In this hemisphere and work for
Hispano-Americanism friendly to
the United States and Pan-Ameri-
canism.
The marquis came here from
Mexico City, which, he said. is Or
ganization headquarters of the
movement throughout the Americas.
He plans to maintain headquarters
IN New York, promoting the aims of
the group he represents through
lectures and other propaganda ac-
tivities in this country.
Union of All Parties.
He said he represented both the
MonarchiSt and Catholic political
parties of Spain, which together
represent the majority of opinion
In my country" and want demo-
cratic. constitutional monarchy as a
government in which there will be
equality before the law for all Span
iards regardless of creed or politics"
"we want a union of all the politi-
cal parties in Spain-except the ex-
tremist ones which are working at
the dictate of foreign guns-in order
TO rebuild the country" he con-
tinueo.
He declined to identify the "ex-
tremist" parties, but it was evident
from his remarks that his organiza-
ton was opposed to both Na1-ism
and Communism.
Expressing vehement opposition
to Spain helping the axis in the
present war, he said, I'VE don't ad-
NIT any foreign intervention in our
country"
Don Juan Is Recognized.
The organization he represents
recognizes Don Juan son of the late
King Alfonso, as our King" the
Marquis said, but added that al
though we are royalists we are not
going to fight for a king, but for
Spain"
I'VE will help any government
In Spain based on democracy" he
explained. My mission here is
going to be to show the American
public opinion, through lectures and
other means, the spirit of our party.
We are going to state that we are
f1rst of all democratic. We want
to be very good friends of the
United States"
The marquis said he hoped a
visit here by Ton Juan could be
arranged and tlat he considered
it an enormous" possibility.
He avoided comment on the
present political situation in Spain,
but said he believed the time would
come when democratic Spainards
would assert themselves and this
country could be helpful.
The marquis discussed his mis-
sion here with newspapermen at the
State Department, after registering
under the act requiring registra-
ton Of any person working in this
country as the agent of a foreign
principal
Evening star., 1941-04-20
P. {. o. Chapter to Meet

Chapter of P. E. o. will meet
at 8 pm. Tuesday at 3l41 South
Glebe road, Arlington, Va. to in
struct delegates to the annual Dis
trict of Columbia convention May
Is and IA. Mrs. s. H. Sabin will lead
a discussion of today's news events.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Husband Gets Divorce

ROCKVILLE, Md, April 10 (Spe-
ciaD Circuit Judge Charles w.
woodward has signed a decree
granting to Elmer Ray Baxter OF
Bethesda an absolute divorce from
Mrs. Nellie Baxter of Washington.
Desertion was charged. 1t was
stated that the Baxters were mar
ried in Washington August 8, 1928.
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Bethesda Monastery
Plans Noyenu Fridoy

The annual Novena to the Sacred
Heart Of Jesus will be open at the
Monastery of the Visitation,
Bethesda. Md, Friday at $50 p.ms
The services, including a sermon and
Benediction of the Blessed Sacra- :
ment, will continue each Friday until
the Feast of the Sacred Heart, June
On :
Evening star., 1941-04-20
Merchants to Elect

The, Hyattsville MD Business
Mems Association will elect officers
at 7:30 pm. tomorrow in the council
room of the Municipal Building.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

:. Cox. chairman.
Morgan. T. p, jr.
Hatch, Douglas
Father. Comdr. c.
McCracken, w. p. jr.
Glenn, The Rev. l..
Neal. Alfred G.
Meyer. Eugene
Brand. Col. H. jr.
Waller, Wilmer j
Keneipp. George
Whiteford, Roger ].
Lesg. Edgar K. ir.
CafritZ, Morris
Poland, Edmund NJ.
Wilson. Lloyd
Gibbs, DR.. NJ. g.
Crozier. Gen. william
Pettengill. Rear
Admiral G. r.
Yarnell. Admiral H.
Williams, Jay J.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

of plans for the benefit; Mrs. Eu-
gene Meyer, vice chairman. and Mrs.
Irene Caldwell, chairman of arrange.
ments.
Mrs. Caldwell yesterday announced
the formation of a mems committee
for the program, including the fol.
1ouior.
Evening star., 1941-04-20

ioWAl6.
Brig Gen. Albert
Young. John Russell
Colliflower. James z.
Morris, Edgar
Brown, Col Wrisley
Landa, Alfons B.
Gerstenfeld. Rabbi N g..
Sperry. Marcy L.
O'Connor, George
Dulcan, c. B.. ST.
Langford, Mack
May. Leo c.
Duckett. T. Howard
Van Devanter. W. B.
Marsh. Harold N.
Rover, Leo A.
O'Laughlin. Col. J.
Montgomery. VILLA m
Connor, Mai. Gen.
Parker. Mai. Gen. +.
Marshall. Gen G. c.
Holcombe, Mai. Gen.
Glover, c. c., jr.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
Memories Of World
 War To Be Revived
 At Coming Banquet
Congressman Smith, Mayor SculIy Among Distin- guished Guests Invited; Tribute Planned to
 Units Past Commanders

Disabled American Veterans of Waterbury will mark the anniver- Bary of Argonne Day by paying their annual tribute to past cotri- Enarders of the local chapter ct the
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
Accused Woman Driver Discharged By Judge
Two Charges Dismissed for Lack of Sufficient Evi- dence, Found Not Guilty on Third;

Vera T. Wakelee, 3s, of l6o Chest nut avenue, won a discharge on three counts of violation of the mo- tor vehicle laws when she was ar- raigned before Judge John L. Gaffney in municipal court today. Mrs. Wakelee was charged with op- erating an automobile while under the influence of liquor, evading re- sponsibility and reckless driving.
 Defense Counsel J. Warren Up- son obtained a dismissal on his mo. ton that no evidence of evading responsibility or reckless driving was presented, although Upson's motion on a charge of drunken driving was denied by Judge Gaffney and trial reumed.
 On arrival at the scene, each of the officers testified Mrs. Wakelee was asleep at her wheel on the vest erly side of Watertown avenue and the car in which she was, faced Wa terbury.
 Mrs. Wakelee admitted drinking two beers in Q tavern north of the Oakville post oftlce with sand wich but that when she started for home she said she suffered Q severe headache and that her vision be- came blurred as she was passing the car of the complaining witness. She said she heard scraping of fem ders but that the other car pro- ceeded without stopping. Later she said someone shouted at her and ordered her to pull to the side.
 She said her mind went blank and
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
EXAMINING BOARD
 TO RETURN HERE
Flying Cadet Candidates Rejected to Get Another
 Chance Next Month

The travelling board for flying cadet physical examinations depart- ed for Boston last night, after hav- ing passed two more candidates for the air corps. The successful youths, bringing the total to 12 acc cepted during the three-day eXam- nations here, were James A. Twain of S56 Allen street, Torrington, and Burton E. Russell of 1708 Farming ton avenue, Pennington.
 Capt. William J. McCracken in- dicated yesterday that the board would return to Waterbury some time next month, and that a num- Der of those rejected this week would be given another opportunity. On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs day of next week they will proceed to the Hotel Taft in New Haven.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19

annual dinner to be held Saturday evening, September 27, at Hotel Elton. A list of distinguished guests, headed by Congressman J. Joseph Smith and Mayor Vincent A. Scully has been announced by the commit- tee of arrangements.
 This evening at the American Legion Home on Holmes Avenue a joint meeting of the chapter and auxiliary will be held to complete all necessary arrangements. The banquet, which will be attended by representatives of various D.A.V. chapters and other veterans groups will start promptly at 2 o'clock to permit the committee to carry out its contemplated program of festiv- ties. Incidentally the traditional observance of Argonne Day and the tribute to past commanders mark the official start of another year of varied activities sponsored by the Waterbury chapter.
 Past State Commander John J. Mulligan is chairman of the general committee of arrangements, which includes Commander Michael De- ZinnD and Past Commanders James F. Martone, Michael Callahan, Leon Ham. John P. Barry, Walter Over
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19

The pennies of ancient Rome were made of silver and would pe worth IS cents each at preserk values. M
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
iNOPERSONALITIES
 IN THIS CAMPAIGN
Former Waterburian, F. E. ThOms, Opponents Agree
 on No "Mud.S Singing"

Mud -slinging wil be conspicuous ly absent in the town election cam paign in Trumbull, according to Frederic E. Thoms, Waterbury na- tive, who is the Democratic candi- date for first selectman. His Re- publican opponent, William s. Bailey, has also stated that on his part 1t will be campaign without personalities or wild charges.
 Said MT. Thoms, now a Bridge port newspaperman:
 T am new in politics, but that doesn't mean I don't know what it is all about. If I should be success full I shall do my duty as I see it and the way the people want it quantities, half the rights of which have been assigned to The Lewis Engineering Go. of Naugatuck.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
Prospect Man
 Flashes 5. o. 5.
 Mystery SolOed

Mfs. Lorraine Cawett, of RED COak road, Prospect, received a telegram yesterday from her prOdigal husband after he was reported missing since Monday after receiving his pay at the American Brass Co.
 The telegram read: Send me some money, will explain everything when I get home.
 Mrs. Cawett reported her husband missing Wednesday when she called his employ ment at the American Brass Co, and learned he had left Monday after telling his em- pIoyer that his wife wanted tO see him and had not returned.
 The message came from the Hotel Admiral, Philadelphia, Penn.
 Asked by sergt Edward Aston if the money was sent, Mrs. Cawett said her husband will come home.
 P. s. The husband was sent the money.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
TAMBURINI'S $500
 SUIT WITHDRAWN

Withdrawal papers were filed in common pleas court today in con- nection with the $500 civil action brought by Augusta Tamburini of Waterbury, against Mary Silkaitis, also of this city.
 The plaintiff had charged that on October 12, 1899 both parties en. tered into Q contract, the terms 0 which provided that Tamburlni was to furnish labor and material for the construction of a cellar founda- ton on property located on Baldwin street. When reimbursement failed to materialize, the plaintiff filed a mechanics lien against the building on December g, 1889, for $375.
 The present action was due to the defendants alleged continued fail- ure to make payment. Terms of the settlement were not disclosed.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
Full Weather Report

CONNECTICUT Fair and con- tinued cool tonight. Saturday fair amd warmer, Moderate north northeast to east winds except fresh on the coast.
 Boston, Sept. 19-(UP)-Weather forecast:
 Massachusetts and Rhode Island Fair and continued cool tonight. fair and warmer. Moderate e to east winds except fresh on south shore.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19

ton, Henry P. Barry, William Keav- eriey, and Leonard DeVito, Frederick MacMullen, Martin Mattson, Robert Hayes, Joseph Cipriano, Joseph Oipriano, Joseph Baribeau.
 The auxiliary is represented on the committee by Commander Ger maine DeZinno and Past Commard- CTS Isabelle Martone, Elizabeth Fahey, Helen Brophy, Elizabeth Larose, Julia Conklin, Mary Barry, Lena O'Neil, Josephine Donahue, Carrie Clancy, Eileen MacMullen, Ella Costello, Rose Mulligan and Delna DAngelo.
 On the list of invited guests are the names of Rev. Francis O'Shea, rector of the Church of the 1mmacu- late Conception; Rev. Roger B. T. Anderson, rector of Trinity Church, state I'D and American Legion chaplain; Superintendent of Police William J. Roach; Chief Thomas J. Cavanaugh; Meyer schwolsky,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19

Scotland had more marriages in 1884 than in any other year since 1921.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
Chaplain

she knew nothing until Sergeant McWeeney shook her.
 Attorney Upson pointed out that Mrs. Wakelee was in an automobile accident on Middlebury road in 1889 in which she suffered a fractured skull and concussion of the brain. He informed the court that the de- fendant spent month in the hos- pital as a result of the injuries and since then has been subjected to terrible headaches.
 The defense attorney offered to produce the accused's doctor who was her attending physician in the two-year- accident, but Judge Gaffney stated 1t was not necessary and admonished the accused that because of her physical condition she should not be driving a car and summarily dismissed the drunken driving charge.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
KARL A. TAPKEN
 AWARDED PATENT

A patent has been issued to Karl A. Tapken, of Oronoke road, pres- ident of the Tapken-Tufts Mfg. Co.,, for a valve tool, according to a list of patents issued to Connecticut in- ventors, tabulated by the office of Harold c. Manning. The invention has not been assigned as yet.
 Manfred J. Johnson has been awarded a patent for a means of indicating or recording unknown
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19
D. A. V. to Commemorate "Argonne Day" Anniversary

done. The campaign should be haseg on issues only without the mud slinging that accompanies sonle campaigns and I shall be the lasf one to throw mud at my opponent My fellow candidates are all capahk citizens and the people of the towk will make no mistake when they carry the Democratic party Co stic~ cess at the election on October G."
The Waterbury Democrat., 1941-09-19

acting manager of the U. S. veter. ans Hospital at Newington; Col- onel William J. Shanahan, past state V. F. w. commander; John L. ConnorS, field representative of the D. A. V.; Department Commander Herman Poirer of Norwalk. Depart inent Auxiliary Commander Mrs. Margaret Smith of West Haven; Mrs. Alma L. 0ohr of Meriden, na . tional vice-commander; Frank J Green, secretary of the Waterbury Chamber of Commerce.