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Evening star., 1946-10-15

the Central Suffrage Conference had
been scheduled on election night.
This was to draw attention to the
voteless plight of Washingtonians,
while the rest Of the country was
voting.
Deciding such q meeting now
would conflict with, rather than
help, the plebiscite, the conference
cancelled the meeting, and decided
to hold its next regular session on
December 8.
Business May Give Time On.
Henry Beitscher, president of the
Washington Industrial Union Coun-
Gil (CIO), urged that business
houses, as well as the District and
Federal governments, should give
employees time on to vote. The
Board Of Trade, Mr.. Press replied.
intends to urge all employers to give
their workers two hours OF for this
purpose.
Mrs. Robert Leonard, president of
the Voteless District League Of
Women Voters, told the conference
the league ''is going to feel frustrat-
ed If they don't have something to
do"
I'VE are delighted to get your CO.
operation" responded Mr.. Press.
Everybody here is, going to be
called on to do something" declared
James S. Beattie, yice-chairman of
the conference, who is chairman of
publicity and promotion for the
Plebiscite Committee.
To Act At Meetings.
Mrs. Leonard announced after
wards that the plebiscite would be
taken up at every meeting OF the
league between now and election
day. One group meets at 7:45
o'clock tonight, at 1926 K street
NV; and another win meet at l
pm. Friday in the Mclean Gardens
lounge, she said.
Leon A. Ransom, attorney OF the
Committee for Racial Democracy,
said he was OF the personal opinion
that the plebiscite was "a waste Of
money" since the attitude Of citi-
zens already was well known here,
and now was the time for action.
He emphasized, however. that he
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Piebiscite
Continued From First Page.)

lenged organized citizenry Of the
Capital to make the plebiscite "the
most successful and reSounding
demonstration of community suf-
frage sentiment in history"
Mr.. Collifiower has issued the
official call for a gathering of more
than $50 representatives Of organized
groups at 4 pm. Friday at the
Offices of the Board Of Trade in The
Star Building.
The meeting, Chairman Colli-
flower declared, will discuss ways
and means" of accomplishing the
demonstration by voteless Washing
tonians.
Women's Groups Active.N
Meantime, strong support was
marshalled behind the cause by
eager groups and individual citizens.
Women's organizations with ,thous-
ands OF members began laying their
own plans to help the cause. ~
The Central Suffrage Conference,
"a federation of many groups which
have been fighting for suffrage,
last night threw the full weight of
its influence behind the referen-
dunn.
Action was taken by meeting OF
the organizations trustees at the
Board of Trade ofIice, in conference
with plebiscite leaders.
The District Federation OF
Women's Clubs, which spearheaded
the successful drive to get the Gen.
eral Federation of Women's Clubs
| to approve National representation
for Washington, yesterday took pre-
liminary steps to turn out the
women's vote. CA detailed story of
its action appears in The Stars club
news todayo
To Request Use Of Schools.
The Board of Education will be
asked tomorrow afternoon to au-
thorize use of school buildings as
polling places. The schools were
used in 1888.
The request will be laid before the
board by Joseph F. McGarraghy,
president of the trade body, and Mr..
CollifoWer.
Also TOMORROW afternoon, the Ma
tional Representation Committee OF
the Board or Trade will meet in the
boards Offices to formulate its plans
for the plebiscite. Jesse c. Suter,
chairman, will preside.
At headquarters for the plebiscite,
in the board offices, officials con-
tinued to build up the elaborate ma
chinery necessary to handle the
referendum, only three weeks away.
Clifford S. Newell, first vice-presi-
dent of the Federation Of Citizens
Associations, was appointed chair
man of the committee on precinct
organization. Mr.. Newell is the sole
nominee for president of the feder-
Evening star., 1946-10-15

alton at its forthcoming annual
election.
Mr.. Newell win organize the
''army" OF personnel from volunteers
needed to staff the polling places
scattered throughout the District.
He is considered by those in charge
to be exceptionally well qualified for
this big job. He is well acquainted
with leaders of the federation from
all parts Of the city.
Support Of the Federation OF
Civic Associations was pledged by
Woolsey w. Hall, federation pres
ident. He assured plebiscite leaders
of 100 per cent cooperation" par
ticularly in areas where his groups
predominate. It was said members
of the civic associations might STAN
some of the precinct polls.
The tremendous task faced by the
plehiscite committee was emphasized
at the Central Suffrage Conference
meeting last night.
stun Cites 1888 Experience.
Harry N. Stull, chairman OF the
local suffrage committee Of the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations, told
Of the amazing" response to the
previous referendum in Washington
on April 80, 1888. As an oficial OF
that plebiscite, on exactly the same
questions, Mr.. StuH said he super
vised the precinct polling places and
witnessed the tremendous outpour-
ing" of people, especiallylin the eve
ming hours.
He warned that arrangements
should be made to take care OF
about 40 times as many people be-
tween the hours Of 8 pm. and .
p.m.," as during any other period
Of the day.
About Is persons ut the Gale
School were locked out when the
polls closed at o'clock sharp and
never got to vote, he recalled. They
Evening star., 1946-10-15
LOST.

WRIST WATCH, mans. Swis6 Patik-Felite,
probably in taxicab Reward of $50 Tor
return. Call National 1892 or lib Maine
WRIST WATCH, iady's, white gold, initials
II. Nd. C. c. on back; lost Friday, 34QO
block Conn, ave- or in Giant or SafeW4y
Stores. Reward OR. 1905. Il
WRIST WATCH, veterans. Pitus-Geneye;
lost 18th and Pa, pm. Oct. IA. Reward.
Call EN- 1925. Id
Evening star., 1946-10-15

excuse employees for like period to
vote in the District plebiscite.
The suffrage conference was ofi-
cially placed on record behind the
plebiscite by two resolutions intro
duced by Jesse B. Manbeck, confer
ence secretary, who is president OF
Columbia Typographical Union
(AFL).
Unanimously Adopted.
Unanimously adopted. the resolu-
tions indorsed the plebiscite, and
pledged "the full resources and CO.
operation of the organization Ito
make an unqualified success" Of the
referendum.
| Membership Of this conference,
continued the resolution, "is here
with asked to cooperate in any way
possible to contribute to this sue
cess"
| The secretary was also authorized
"to cooperate with officials of the
Washington Board of Trade in work
| ing out the mechanics Of handling
the plebiscite, and is fully au-
thorized to take any necessary action
to insure its success"
Melvin D. Hildreth. acting chair
man of the District Central Demo-
cratic Committee, wired message
of congratulation and support. As
| District delegate to the last two
Democratic national conventions,
and rs member of the Platform
ICommittee, he said he had assisted
lin obtaining adoption of the Dis
trict suffrage plank in the party S
platform.
Sees Decision as Important.
1.-THE citizens verdict in the COM
i ing plebiscite," he predicted, would
be "very important in future con-
vention negotiations"
The conference adopted q resolu-
ton submitted by Kenneth p. Arm
strong, trustee, and an official OF
the Federation of Citizens Associa-
ton, commencing the Board OF
Trade for taking leadership In plans
for the referendum.
The plebiscite, he said, will ac-
complish more effectively the pur-
pose for which special meeting OF
Evening star., 1946-10-15
FOUND.

DIAMOND RING, in vicinity Of Conn. and
r. Call DU. 9702.
PEARLS, found on p st. near 29th NV,
Sunday night. Owner may have same BY
calling HO. $3.50.
STAMESE CAT, seems young; found in
Montgomery Hills. Md. SH. 1905.
SILVER EARRINGS, on Conn. ave, Friday;
silver fringe. Call WC. 4433 after 10 q. m.
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Evening star., 1946-10-15
Suffrage Plebiscite
To Pose 2 Questions:
~LocuIadnd National

These are the two questions
on which adults will vote on
election day, Tuesday, Novem-
ber 5, In the District Of Co
lumbia:
/. do you want the right to
vote for oficials OF your own
city government in the District
of Columbia?
2. do you want the right to
vote for President of the United
States and for members Of Con-
gress from the District Of CO.
lumbia?"
"All persons" living in WASH
ington," 81 years of age or old
er, may vote "yes" or mo" on
each question.
Evening star., 1946-10-15
Tobin Declares AL
Cannot Halt Unions
JurisdictionaI Rows
~ ne As.ssiaisd Prsss

CHICAGO, Oct. l5.-Daniel J..
Tobin, head Of the powerful Team
sters Union, said today the Amer
lean Federation OF Labor lacks any
real authority to settle jurisdic-
tional disputes and strikes among
AFL member unions.
Mr.. Tobin said In an interview
the only way such disputes can be
ironed out is for the parties to get
together on their own and reach
mutual agreement with fairness
and intelligence.
He predicted she Federation's con-
yention here will adopt resolution
submitted In an effort to solve the
HOLLYWOOD film studio jurisdictional
fights.
Arbitration Machinery.
4 This plan calls for establishment
OF arbitration machinery within the
AFL to settle jurisdictional fights in
the motion picture industry and all
other industries as well.
IT am very happy and pleased
with the spirit and purpose Of the
resolution and feel 1t will be
adopted Tobin declared. But
what the results win bring though
/ hope they will be fruitful only
time will tell"
Mr.. Tobin recalled that an ex-
isting dispute in Hollywood, In
yolying the ALL carpenters and
AFL stage employees, had once been
arbitrated by the AFL. but the dis
putting unions had refused to ac-
cept the decision. Mr.. Tobin feels
the situation always will exist and
that the only weapon ut the AFL's
disposal is to threaten union with
expulsion.
Expulsion Not the Answer.
However expulsion won't pro-
vide any answer to the basic prob
lem OF defining q unions terri
torial rights" Mr.. Tobin said. "And
besides there is always the danger
an expelled union may join the
rival movement (the CIO)."
In fiery convention session last
night the AFL refused to threaten
the Sleeping Car Porter Brotherhood
with expulsion as asked by the AFL
Railroad Garments Brotherhood. The
two unions are disputing the right to
organize rail shop workers. The con-
|vention merely referred the matter
to the AFL Executive Conncil--in
effect leaving 1t to the two brother
hoods to work out solution them
selves.
Meanwhile, AFL President Will
liam Green announced the reaf-
ffliation Of the Brotherhood Of Rail-
way Signalmen. The union has be-
tween 1000 and 10000 members. II
was suspended from the AFL In 1928
The AL also adopted q policy
statement declaring that Europe's
labor movement is dominated by
Communists and pledged itself to
work for q revival Of free trade
lunionism."
Business Propaganda" CHARGED.
Besides taking this action, the con-
venti0n heard Irving Brown, the
organizations European representa-
tive. charge that Russia was using
Communist-controlled labor groups
in Europe rs . political weapon
until the Red Army is ready once
again to get on the move"
The Federation accused business
LOT attacking the labor movement
with subtle but effective propaganda
in the public schools" and pledged
. counterdrive.
The convention voted to start "a
vigorous campaign on the part oil
all afiliated unions to promote
teaching the true facts in the public
schools about the history. objectives
and accomplishments OF organized
labor Is an important part Of the
democratic structure Of our Nation
Evening star., 1946-10-15
Public Must Demand
Responsible Press,
5uIzberger Asserts
By fhs Associated Press

BOSTON, Oct. 13.--Artflur Hays
Sulzberger, publisher Of the New
York Times. asked group Of top
flight businessmen today to de
mand and support responsible jour-
nalism" for their own protection.
A responsible newspaper, Mr.
Sulzberger said, in an address before
the Boston Conference on Distribu-
ton, is one which prints the news
without fear or favor Of any party,
sect or interest, and which admits
that the manner In which 1t presents
the news Is q matter Of legitimate
public concern"
"H newspapers that are irrespon-
sible or mischievious prosper for a
spell, he said, do not quickly con-
denim the system ="
The people had the power, he con-
tinued, ito perpetuate the papers OF
their choice. Theirs is the chance
to decide into what publishing hands
they win put the agency OF their
press freedom. They can give and
they can take away. They are more
to be trusted to give wisely and to
take away wisely than any more re-
mote tribunal that has been in
vented"
Free Press Stressed.
The publisher outlined the sup
preston OF free press in some for
eign countries and added that the
party press, 'unhappily enough,
still was desired in Germany.
He quoted German citizens as
asking why. can't we have our party
newspapers restored to us?" and de-
clared:
ITO my mind they were asking
for q continuation Of their own
servitude and doom"
Government ownership of the
transportation industry would "oper
the door for the socialization Of oul
entire economy" Donald D. Conn
executive vice president Of the
Transportation Association ol
America, told the conference.
Present Policies AssaiIed.
Mr.. Conn declared present pol.
icies and principles Of regulation
win inevitably lead to Government
ownership OF this industry" ano
added:
"' The leaders Of agriculture
finance and industry can no longer
ignore the implications Of the grave
economic position of transporta-
tion. Individually and collectively
they must shoulder the responsi.
bility for the adoption of nationa
policies under which this industry
can survive in private ownership.
Evening star., 1946-10-15

was entirely in accord" with the
other trustees Of the conference, and
so voted for the resolutions approy-
ing the plebiscite.
In response to questions about
financing the vote, Mr., Press dis
closed that the Board Of Trade had
authorized expenditure of IS 900.
Evening star., 1946-10-15


Cmmitee
OF the b .
Smyrna times., 1946-05-16
PERSONAL AND
SOCIAL ITEMS
People Who Come and Go,
Visitors To Our Community
and Former Smyrnians
HOME AND CLUB PARTIES

Delegates from Citizens Hose
Company to the Del-Mar-Va fire.
mems convention last week at
Harrington were: Temple Heinold
Wilson FAIRIES, Reynolds Bradley,
William Mabrey, Harper Jones;
alternates: Fletcher Truax, Horace
David, Allen Mofitt, Russell Fox
well, Homer Shorts.
Delegates to the diocesan con-
vention at Church of the Ascen-
sion, Claymont this week from St
Peters Church are Warner w
Price, Jr., Richard G. Long; alter
mates: c. L. Harmonson and
George Boehmler. Mrs. George
Carter and Mrs. Wallace Elterich
are representing the Women's
Auxiliary.
Miss Elizabeth Wilson spent the
Mothers Day weekend with Miss
Sarah Truax of Wilmington.
Mrs. Richard w. Comegys of
Clayton, has been elected Regent
of the Elizabeth Cook Chapter, D.
A. r. Other officers include:
Vice-Regent, Mrs. John L. John
son, Smyrna; treasurer, Mrs. Daisy
Johnson, Townsend; secretary,
Mrs. Howard Pool, Middletown
Mrs. Dorsey Lewis, of Middletown
was named chairman of the 50th
anniversary celebration to be held
in October.
Mrs. Louise H. Burslem spent
last weekend with Mr.. and Mrs.
Karl Schrifftgeiser, of Red Bank,
N. j., and attended the confirma-
ton of their daughter, Carla.
Mrs. Lewis Greene of Wanamas-
sa, N. J., was an overnight guest
recently of Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
M. Gee.
Mrs. ]. w. Clifton was hostess
last Wednesday at luncheon at the
Wayside Inn to members of the
Elizabeth Cook Chapter, D. A. r.
Among those from Smyrna who
attended May Day festivities at
Women's College, University OF
Delaware were the following mem
bers of the class. of 1941 who had
a reunion. Mrs. Marianne Webb
FAIRIES, Miss Nellie Wallace, and
Mrs. Barbara Gordy Gee.
Mrs. c. L. Harmonson and Mrs,
H. G. Webb, members of the COM
mittee for the Garden of Praise at
the Cathedral Church of st. John
met with Mrs. B. K. Tremainei
Smyrna times., 1946-05-16

FI.AMMABL1E LIQUIDS IN TANKS OR OTHER CON-
TANNERS ABOVE THE GROUND LEVEL IN THE
TOWN OF SMYRNA
Be it enacted by Mayor the Council of the Town
the Mayor and all of the members of Council con-
curing therein:
SECTION I.
person. firm association corporation to store in bulk in
cess sxyve gallons of gasoline other in
storage tanks other containers above
the ground unless the firm association or
storing the shall erect around the tanks
or other sufficient barrier constructed of high fire.
resisting non-nfammable material having inside con-
tanning capacity of twenty-five percent of the total
capacity of the liquids kept and which
barrier shall constructed prevent the
escape any contents of the tanks beyond the limits of
such barrier
SECTION H.
Any person. firm association corporation violating any
of the provisions of the Ordinance, shall
vcon Alderman be guilty of misdemeanor,
shall forfeit and pay to the Town of Smyrna fine OF not
twenty-five dollars ($25O0 than one hum
$0OO0) exclusive of COSTS for each day that
liquids kept in such containers contrary
to the provisions ordinance said fine fines to be
collected provided by Town of Smyrna
amended.
Ordinance adopted May 10, 1916.
RICHARD G. LONG,
Secretary.
Smyrna times., 1946-05-16

wood, Pa, and Miss Anna B. Beck
EFT are spending a few days at the
Dennis Hotel, Atlantic City, N. ].
Mrs. Thomas Russell was the
guest of her daughter, Miss Eliza
beth Russell at a Mothers Day
Tea given by Alpha Sigma Alpha
Sorority at Drexel Institute, Phil
adelphia, Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Money
and son, Delaware City, Mr.. and
Mrs. Vernon C. Clark, daughter
Janet LaVene, Wilmington were
dinner guests of Mrs. r. H. Den-
ney and daughters.
DR.. Eugene Denney, of Philadel-
phia, Mr.. Theodore Rogers, of
Smyrna times., 1946-05-16

chairman, at the Cathedral on
Thursday.
Mrs. Richard w. Comegys en-
tertained at luncheon and bridge
at the Wayside Inn on Wednesday.
Mrs. Norman Mills, of Paducah,
Kentucky, the former Miss Ethel
Van Pelt, is staying for an in
definite time with her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Jay Van Pelt, of Kenton.
Her husband, with the u. S. Army,
has returned from overseas for
service.
Announcements have been made
of the marriage of Miss Pietrina
Capparelli, formerly of Smyrna to
Mr.. Ralph Barbato, on April 2s at
McComas, West Virginia.
Mrs. ]. H. Sitter, Jr., of Wynne-
Smyrna times., 1946-05-16
WANTED

A steady, reliable colored man
and wife can find good job on my
farm with no winter layoff, a good
Broom house, garden, firewood
and privilege of keeping a hog in
my hoglot. No horses or cows on
farm. Man is to help in general
farm work and must know ma
chinery and be able to drive tract
or. Wife is to help with house work
part time, three days week, and
will be paid extra for this. Must
be willing to work and have good
references.
Telephone SMYRNA BOIL
Smyrna times., 1946-05-16
ORDINANCE

AN ORDINANCE CONCERNING THE STORAGE OF IN
FLANIMABLE LIQUIDS IN TANKS OR OTHER CON-
TANNERS ABOVE THE GROUND LEVEL IN THE
TOWN OF SMYRNA
Smyrna times., 1946-05-16

Cocoanut Grove, Florida, were
guests of DR.. and Mrs. Ruben Den
ney at the Delaware House on
Sunday, and callers with the rest
of the family.
Smyrna times., 1946-05-16
NOTICE

It has been brought attention of the Town Council
that storage storage of fuel oil
other inammabe liquids above the ground level within the
contemplated and Council has adopted the fol-
lowing deal with the fire hazard thus presented
ordinance specifically excludes containers of less than
siyve gallons thus eliminating the average
storage facilities persons using space heaters and storing
fuel supplies in tanks outside their homes
Smyrna times., 1946-05-16
WANTED

Waitress, experienced or will
train.
CLOVER LEAF RESTAURANT
DUPONT Boulevard
5 miles south of Odessa
Smyrna times., 1946-05-16
WANTED

Veteran and wife want apart
ment or small house, unfurnished
in Smyrna. No children or pets.
Can furnish reference.
Call or write
TIMES OFFICE
Phone 1921
Smyrna times., 1946-05-16
IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM
In sad but loving memory of our father
James L. Biddle of Smyrna, Della, who
passed away two years ago today. May 90
1874.
Two years ago you left us;
Ny how time does fly.
But we will never forget you.
Even until the day we die.
II almost broke our hearts
To part with one we loved so dear,
And death has left a loneliness
This world can never fill.
The flowers we place upon your grave
May wither and decay.
But the love for you. dear father.
Will never pass away.
Parting leaves a heart-aehe no one
can heal:
So sleep on. dear father. and take
For the way this world has all gone
wrong:
Thank God that he knew best.
Sadly missed by his Daughters,
Mrs. Eta Governale. Mrs. Helen Farrow
IN MEMoRIAM
In loving memory of our dear father
and husband. James L. Biddle, who depart
ed this life May goth, 1914.
We have only your memory dear father,
To cherish our whole life through,
But the sweetness will linger forever.
AS we treasure the memory of you.
As we travel the long and winding road,
Which each of US must go,
II leads beyond the hills of time,
Into the sunset glow; but only for a
little while
Our loved ones leave our sight.
For Just beyond the hills he waits
In Gods eternal light.
Sadly missed by his wife.
Mrs. Mamie Biddle and Sons
The Waterbury Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1917-1946, 1946-03-15
Di Maggie Pinned
For Best Season
BY DAN PARKER
sr PETERSBURG, ria, March IA

laV
BASEBALL FANS WILL SEE Joe DrAasgo this year
three in the Army have done something to Joe that makes
yore the first time in his he be fully aware OF
years nc left big baseball remarked the
other day zoe actually smiles nSw While sun essentially a sny eGO
and show; flashes Of wit that surprise those who haven't
other night for instance he was taking to Johnny my KsS o
i be AFRAID of getting hit"
sam. S TS SS S Sss Kept %s from ' being zoe tighter ~
talking with obvious pride about his son.
SpiyO tc , chou he attends '' '' "'
The other day the teacher trying to explain to the chill.
lass tell her what Spring LATHE Joe raised
given S him Sn" S average Of the day ''' w
has to DO with the pS S% SnS
planning far ahead for the boy,
fathers when finishes baseball have often read
answer o' STpo told m the ohcr night that aside
from few overnight trips with his dad out Of Ssuto he had never
help his father the long trips to Catalina Island but on
the % Of m, iD n tho bow Sc boat and Keeping the
always be hot Joe Is Stin coffee hend,
,c.o6 ne had s S nSSe the he @ SsSn 0 SWING asked Joe
have weight properly balanced
Johnny Keans who listening ehimsd in to say that the
Sox waste c careers ns to become punsGeS BY
developing their arm muscles when thy should De afnng ne
SsSSS stance without ""'" '" muscles are S' ' "''''
Seems to be enjoying the
which he his living He is of the hardest workers
the club
wouldn't be out Of the Army" he said,
m The well worth
find myself appreclNting
before thing,
4 with day oit-lf set
solid exhibition when
there's n gap In the schedule"
Joe hopes within easy flying distance Of New York the
fight he take He their last
this convinced that Louis could have Knocked out
but when he let that chance Slip intending
the for their money he found he had Job
confidence found
thinks the
Incidentally, admes the cham
pion greatly sportsman outstanding champion
haven't the slightest feeling S mutual
Diaggio his this I'll be
disappointed He's TT mentally and physically
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