The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, December 29, 1934, Page 6

6 THE BISMARCK TRIBUNE. SA’ ~ WRITER EXPLAINS STRATEGY BEHIND EARLY BONUS VOTE} House Leaders to Push Issue, Then Launch Assault on Discharge Rule By HERBERT PLUMMER Washington, Dec. 29—The strategy behind the decision of leaders on Capitol Hill to permit as early a vote! as possible on the bonus, say those| on the inside, is not co: -d wholly | with their desire to get the session off to a “harmoniou: The play also is directed called discharge rule which the house leaders in 1 This rule, which per: bers of the house to { Jefore to bring the bonus ¢ ‘of the house and on each occ: jhas been passed. Similar action is expect: coming session. House ledders, therefore, admi they probably can’t do anything it, want to get the thing over with as quickly as possible. Then they plan) @ determined assault on the discharge | rule in an effort to require that a majority of the house affix their sig- | matures to such petitions. | Such things as the Townsend old-| fage pension plan and the like are in the offing, it is pointed out, and the, leaders are taking no chances. | Banking Legislation i Washington observers are as much @t sea as ever as to what the admin-j istration has in mind in the way of) banking legislation in the coming Gessit ion. The slightest move in this direction @round the treasury or White House provokes all sorts of speculation. For Anstance, when it was revealed that ‘the federal reserve board had decided ‘hot to fill at this time vacancies in ‘the post of reserve agent in several of the reserve districts, all sorts of ex- planations were heard. Many interpreted the board's deci- sion to the uncertainty over what changes congress will be asked to make this winter in the national banking structure. The board couldn't get the type of men it decires, it was said, to accept appointments unless they could be assured of a degree of Not Resigning Yet Gossip and rumor to the contrary, (Chester Davis, AAA administrator, ways he has no intention of resigning this post for some time to come. Here's the reason he gave when esked directly about such reports: “I've spent about 15 years of my life fm an effort to have created an agency such as the agricultural adjustment administration. I intend to see it through. I've been offered other fobs, yes, but I'm not interested.” Heffelfinger Heads Retail Coal Dealers Minneapolis, Dec. 29.—(P)—T. P. Heffelfinger of Minneapolis was elected president of the Northwestern Retail Coal Dealers association at a meeting of its board of directors here He will succeed H. J. Dane, of Iowa City, who resigned recently following his election as a member of the Na- tional Retail code authority. This) ‘was in accord with the association's Policy that its officers shall not serve @n code authorities. Heffelfinger, who has been first vice President of the coal dealers, will Serve the unexpired term of Dane, ending next May. Ben Grotte of Valley City, N. D., second vice presi- Gent since last May, was elected first ‘vice president to succeed Heffelfinger. ‘W. Edgar Gates of Lincoln, Neb., was gamed second vice president. ‘Committee of 100’ to Fight for Educators Fargo, N. D. Dec. 29.—(7)—Plans tion of a committee of 300 to consider the “plight of higher @ducation in North Dakota,” are an- Dakota is losing key men educational institutions, adding that “it is pretty to our citizens themselves decide whether we want higher tional facilities.” Trubey is contacting representative throughout the state who will asked to serve on the committee. Masonic Rites Held New England Man Monday. Interment will Memorial park. Services were conducted by the New Masonic lodge, assisted by ts Templar of Dickinson. Pall for the Masonic services were i. N. Crone, W. F. Dyers, Dr. T. L. Stangebye, Judge aaareed. J. pales, George C. a jeorge ‘Wieiland. Church pall bearers were Frank tler, A. J. Aug, C. J. Hersteni, Josef Henry Melaas and M. J. Con- ———____—- INVESTMENT TRUSTS : 3 Associated Press) (Over the Counter in New York) Quart. Inc. Sh. 125 137 CARD OF THANKS hereby express our deep grati- to our many friends for their ‘| We ‘ for their help in our hour ») at sorrow. 248. AND MRS. EMIL W. JOHNSON, JOHNSON, | ati |C ont 151924 WEA SERVICE, INC. 1.9 REO “This wrinkle has almost disappeared since I have stopped ‘emailing.” 11—Churches Launch Holly: THE STORY OF 1934 Drive to ‘Clean Up’ ‘wood This is the eleventh in a daily series of 12 articles Hollywood, Dec. 29—(#)—The year of the “big clean-up’—that was 1934 in Hollywood. Sporadic attacks upon the “morals of the movies” that had been made virtually since the beginnings of the industry came to a head with the formation of the Catholic Church's Legion of Decency, threatening a na- tion-wide boycott of films considered objectionable. The censorship storm began brew- ing early in the year when scatter- ed pulpits resounded with scathing remarks upon the caliber of the film entertainment Hollywood's movie) mills were turning out. The occasional diatribe soon be- came a chorus of protest, in which} women’s clubs, Jewish clergymen, Protestant churches and civic organ- izations joined. The situation looked and was serious for Hollywood. The various attacks included charges that the producers’ so-called “code of ethics” governing film pro- ductions was a scrap of: paper, open- ly violated—and Hollywood's only answer perforce was the restoration of this document to its original mean- ings. A Morals ‘Dictator’ Even before the storm broke with all its thunder, the “Hays office” had taken cognizance of its baleful por- tents. Joseph I. Breen, Will Hays’ assistant in Hollywood, already had taken steps towards a more rigid en- forcement of-the code. But it was not until the producers made Breen @ virtual morals dictator—that is, head of a board of censors—that the desired self-censorship went into ap- preciable effect. The teeth in the new self-censor- ship set-up were provided by one agreement—that the decisions of Breen’s board could be overruled only by the presidents of the producing companies in New York. Hitherto, the Hays’ office decisions could be appealed to a committee of Holly- wood producers, with log-rolling an obvious weakness in the system. The immediate results of the screen reform wave were the abandonment, Of @ few projected screen stories, the revision of several completed films, notably Mae West’s “Belle of the Nineties,” which failed to suffer thereby at the box-office, and a nat- urally more discriminating selection of future screen stories. Thus far the campaign for higher standards seemingly has pleased the church crusaders, but a recent meet- ing of Catholic leaders in Washing- ton warned that the Legion of Decen- cy would be perpetuated, with the boycott threat over the in- dustry’s head in the event of code violations, The historical and romantic cos- tume drama, already beginning to be favored because of the success of such films as “Little Women,” received a definite impetus towards prominence on production schedules because of the morals campaign. ‘Musicals, in- nocuous in theme, but ent their producers hoped, eonticaea ts enjoy their vogue. And classics of literature, notably. the works of Charles Dickens and Alexander Du- mas, cropped up on the schedules, Sex themes, however, did not go overboard entirely. Directorial in- genuity was challenged to make their presentation conform to Breen stan- dards of “good taste,” and the cru- sade took up arms against out-crop- Pings of vulgarity rather than against dramas involving the facts of life. ‘Winsome’ Stars Favored The clean-up campaign enhanced the value to their studios of such stars as Will Rogers and Janet Gay- nor, and widened the field for s gal- axy of child performers headed by Shirley Temple and including “Baby Jane” Quigley, David Holt, Cora Sue Collins and Virginia Weidler. Winsome heroines like Jean Parker Certainly Hollywood does censorship a dead issue as Year begins. INUE Page one: Moodie Asked to File Response in New Allegations 2. It was claimed Walter Welford ‘was entitled to serve as acting gov- ernor from and after Jan 7 but that William Langer upon removal of his disability would be entitled to ex- ercise the duties of governor. In reference to the introduction of Langer’s name into the case, defense. counsel cite that “if he has any such real interest affected by this proceed- ing, he should be brought in as a Proper party in a proper proceedings and required to set forth his claims ‘8 an adverse claimant to the office.” Court Asks nse The state supreme court late Fri- day called on attorneys for Governor- elect Thomas H. Moodie to indicate their defense to allegations that he is not @ citizen of the United States, with a view to determining whether the issue could be decided before Jan, 7, the date on which Moodie would take office. Attorneys for the governor-elect were asked to file their response to the citizenship allegation by Monday, when the court expects to decide the ‘one question now before it—whether it will take original jurisdiction in Proceedngs to determine Moodie’s pg to office before inauguration y- In asking for Moodie’s response to the charge of Attorney General P. O, Sathre that Moodie, born in Canada, never had become a naturalized citi- zen cg the United States, the court seeks to learn whether the case could be decided by Jan. 7. Before the court now is Sathre’s Petition for permission to begin quo warranto proceedings in which the court would .aske a declaration, prior to Moodie's assumpticn of office, the governor-elect's qua'ifications. Petition May Be Denied Should the court feel that the issucs ‘are too involved to determine before inaugural day, it would deny the general's petition. In this int, new proceedings would be in- stitu Office, ‘The court indicated it would be could be decided by Jan. 7. It is wholly within the discretion of the court to decide whether suf- ficient time remains to hear the case. If the court takes jurisdiction it could send some of the issues to a district court for trial and hear other issues itself. Two major issues are involved: the first, on which the present petition to the court was , challenges Moodie’s right to office on the ground he was not @ resident of North Da- kota for five years his elec- tion as provided in the state consti- tution, Moodie admits he voted in Minnesota in 1930 but denies this caused him to lose residence in North Dakota, The other issue is based on the charge that Moodie is not a naturalized citizen. Moodie said he is ready to prove his citizenship, nek tee leclared he will fight vigor- ously attempts to prevent him from taking office, “There isn’t anything this crowd can do that will bluff me out,” he said, terming the effort an attempt to place deposed Gov. William Lan- Ger's “political machine” in power. Sathre advanced Langer as = fu- ture contender for the governorship if Moodie is disqualified and if Lan- ger’s federal court conviction—basis for his removal—is set aside by the federal appeal courts. Moodie charged that Langer had a direct hand in Sponsoring the disqualification pro- ceedings. “Byer since the election, Langer and his crowd have been working to establish themselves in the position of being able to control the legisla- ture this winter,” Moodie said. | He charged that Langer, through jSathre, “using the resources of the state government and the pre: ae | the office of attorney general” can |@o nothing “that will alter my pur- nose of fighting this battle to the finish—with no holds barred.” Moodie expressed confidence that the case will be decided in his favor and that he will take,office Jan. 7. SECURITY PACT OF BUROPEAN NATIONS): Proposal Being Held in Abey- ance Await Outcome of Premier Laval’s Visits London, Dec. 29.—()—Negotiations for a European security pact, while centered in Paris and Rome, have been assured of Britain’s “unadulterated support” it was stated Saturday in official circles. The proposal was being held in abeyance awaiting the outcome of the projected visits of foreign minister Pierre Laval of France to Rome and London. It was stated here that Britain, which characterizes its role in the Proceedings as that of “an honest broker,” has made its attitude of sup- Port “quite clear.” An Official spokesman declined to confirm or deny that Sir John Simon, the foreign secretary, would see Mus- solini next week. The extent of the amtitious plan to preserve European peace will be made known only after Premier Ben- ito Mussolini has had an opportuni- ty to discuss the situation with Laval. The French foreign minister is ex- pected to start his trip next week. Official British circles. indicated that Great Britain prefers that France and Italy work out the details of the accord, since the prob- lem is bound up with Franco-Italian relations. AUSTRIAN INDEPENDENCE SOUGHT BY SECOND PACT Rome, Dec. 209—(?)—A pact among large and small powers to guarantee Austrian independence is under nego- the nature of a general security pact. move would, figuratively speaking, en- able the Japanese to get the issue out of their system. He said the Americans feel the conversations have ended:in a more friendly and more fortunate way than had really been expected. The spokesman added that the Americans |, hoped it would be possible for the [URDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1934 HOMES FOR FIFTH DOWN PAYMENT Is the convention. Mulloy is one of the leaders of the Langer faction. Mulloy, at one time during the ses- sion, shouted “This is no time for bouquets.” He said he was “sick and tired” of handling “this sort of thing with kid gloves.” Lillestrand, scoutmaster and Bruce ‘Wallace, assistant scoutmaster, won the .attendance banner awarded to the troop having the largest represent- ation of parents and friends at the Program. The banner had been held by troop 6 during the past year. ‘Troops 6 and 10 were given honorable mention, HOUSING LAW AIM eral Representative Des- cribes Plan to Administra- tors of Northwest pended upon the attitude of Japan. ACTED IN INTERESTS OF PEACE, NIPPONESE AVER Tokyo, Dec. 29.—(#)—The foreign office in a statement made public Saturday in connection with Japan's en denunciation of the Washington naval| Minneapolis, Dec. 29.—()—Per- treaty of 1922 said the action was/formance of a few more legal flips in motivated by a desire to promote/the federal housing law will soon Peace and disarmament. make it possible for the salaried man Japan has not, the statement said,/who can save his money to become a “the slightest wish to enlarge her/home owner under protection of the armaments.” federal government. The hope was expressed that an-| That was the picture brought here other pact might be concluded sup-/Saturday by H. C. Deizell, legislative erseding the Washington treaty, but/representative of the federal housing the statement made clear that any/administration who came to go over new agreement must conform with/auxiliary state laws with housing ad- Japan “basic principles.” of the northwest. The common upper limit for naval powers, the statement said, “should be fixed.as low as possible.” . | Asks Complaints in Willson told the group that were some legitimate i ge za GRAND JURY ARNG OF ARMY LOBBY CORRUPTION SEEN = House Military Affairs Commit- tee Renews Attack. on Chief of Air Corps that bui up to four-fifths any individual home. Washington, Dec, 29.—(P)—A grand | wisconsin administration. jury inquiry was in prospect Saturday| In addition to state legislation in as a result of the house military af-|the northwest area to clear up con- fairs committee's charges of “deplor- baller the national law, the Cc. ‘The spokesman said only one dif- ficulty remained to be overcome be- fore the pact should be ready for ap- proval. That was that France desires the Little Entente to sign as such, while Italy wishes Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia to sign, merely as neighbors of Austria. CONTINUE from page one Historic Moment Comes When Saito ‘The military committee, Friday to the house, after a nine- months investigation, also renewed its attack on Major General Benja min D. Foulois as chief of the army De= have known differently. 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Helgeson, head of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars tion, again cautioned ex-service men that January 2 is the deadline for fil- ing applications for adjusted compen: sation certificates. A great many ex- service men have still not taken ad- vantage of the opportunity to obtain ~|the benefit payments. Applications may be filed with the Adjutant Gen- eral, United States Army, or the Bu- reau of gates both at Washing- ton, D. C. S Holdup Provides Lad: With Lifetime Thrill the robbery provided probably the biggest thrill in their lives. . taken by the bandits as hostagss ride out of town. to stand on the running in five below zero weather-as rs’ car careened out of town mile a minute pace, the were nearly benumbed ey were ordered to jump off ile out in the country. rs continued their flight toward the South Dakota border, 20 miles distant. The bank was robbed Of $2,600 by two men on Aug. 8. Miss Jessie Jensen, cashier, e at net slow this week compared with many recent weeks, but business was fairly good considering seasonal influences. Demand was mostly for fine wools. Corwin-Churchill Motors, Inc. Phone 700 Est. 1914 Year After Year the great engineering genius of Walter P. Chrys- ler has given to the world radical improvements in automobile design that have quickly forced other manufacturers to copy. It is interesting to watch these developments. sational A year ago Mr..Chrysler introduced the sen- streamlined Ai irflow model in which the motor was moved ahead over the front axle. This - greatly improved riding front and rear seats comfort because both could also be advanced and 80 hung between the two axles. It is interesting to read the advertising now being run by other manufacturers who have adopted this year old Chrysler engine mounting and streamlined body design, calling them wonderful improvements for 1985. Twelve years ago brakes. four-wheel Mr. Chrysler pioneered This vitally impor- tant safety feature has been bitterly fought by other manufacturers due to the excessive cost. For 1935 you will find more cars have been forced to adopt them. impossible In another year or two it will be to sell a car without hydraulic brakes. Years ago Mr. Chrysler patented three point rubber engine mountings. Three years ago he abandoned them as obsolete when he patented two point 4 rubber engine mountings, which he calls ‘Float Power.” This mounting prevents motor weenie to reaching the frame and body of the car as the motor swings like a hammock be- tween two points. No other manufacturer can use this patent. It is interesting to know that leading makes of automobiles are still forced to use the old Chrysler rubber block patent and pay a reay, on something Mr. Chrysler discarded as the safety steel body. Cote ts limit by other fac- junes invested in forests and Imperince of sel ser flimsy od steel over y wi for 1985 you will see more cars advertising their latest improvement—steel con- ot her Chrysler developments , but these are sufficient ust be admitted that Wal- aut a Chrysler which the de-