Evening Star Newspaper, June 2, 1930, Page 12

RED RVER BREAKS INTO FARM LAND Two Crevasses in Levee Al- ¢ low Flood to Cover 3,500 Acres. By the Associated Press. ALEXANDRIA, le., June 2—Two Jarge crevasscs which permitted the swollen Red River to leave its channel caused the flood-fighting forces to abandon the farming area to the north of Alexandria and concentrate their ef~ forts today below the city near Marks- wville, where weakened dykes will re- ceive the flood crest this week. ‘Two breaks yesterday between here and Boyce spread water over 3,500 acres of plantation land. from which residents previously had fled with their livestock. The water was stopped 3 miles north of here by an emergency vee. The first break came after men had Tabored all night to reinforce the levee straining under 40 fest of water. A narrow crevasse finally opened and stretched to 200 feet. A few hours later :' second break -came 3 miles down the ver. ‘To the south two slides on Benruth Cross levee, 3 miles from Marksville, each a hundred feet in width, went into the rising flood waters and work of building up these sections immedi- ately was started by 150 men. A break here would flood several thousand acres of rich farm lands. Although -engineers considered Alex- andria safe from overflow, because of fts high and sturdy levee. precautions were being taken for the safety of the little town of Pineville, across the river, where men today were increasing the beight of the wall and adding strength to weak spots. $150 MOTOR SOUGHT Equipment for Boat Missing—Dia- mond and Watch Stolen. Theft of an outboard boat motor valued at $150 was reported to the po- Hce by George Harris, 1057 Jefferson street. The motor, he stated, was stolen from a house in the 3100 block of M street. Loss of an unset diamond valued at 200 was reported by Mrs. Catherine ie.u. 1412 Spring road. The diamond, she stated, was taken from her home Yesterday. Stanley Forden, 211 F street north- east, asked police to make an effort to yecover a watch valued at $50 which was stolen yesterday. The timepiece, he stated, was taken from a locker at :3‘;‘: Falls Canoe Club’s home, 3800 K et. The United States was the first country to have radio broadcasting: the first license being issued late in Experimental broadcasts (as early as 1914) ‘were, mainly, phonbgraph programs. Listeners were Jew, of oourss, but the Department of Commerce foresaw that the public could be interested only by improved programs. A new form of license was created, requiring high-standard equipment and programs. Thus was the foundation laid for the present unequaled American broadcasting system. 1921. G _STAR, WASHINGTO Congress formed the Federal Radio Commission as a governing body of wireless communications on February 22, 1927. The commission licenses all sta- tions and by allocating specific wave lengths, at- tempt is made to give our 10,000,000 receiving sets clearer and better reception. A station owner, dis- satisfied with his ether band, may appeal to the five commissioners who sit as & court for that pur- CONVICT DEMANDS FREEDOM AS PRICE OF NEW PROPELLER Navy, Ford and Guggenheim Seek Multiple Blade, 90 Per Cent Efficient Unit, He Has Invented. By the Associated Press. JOLIET, Ill, June 2—John King, an aged convict, inventor of an airplane propeller of revolutionary design, has refused all monetary offers, insisting that when society releases him from prison, it will receive the, benefits of his discovery. ‘Though King has been incarcerated for 15 years and has never seen a mod- ern airplane, the United States Navy, Henry Ford and the Guggenheim Foun- dation have communicated with him about the propelier. o ‘The original idea for his invention came in a dream while he was in soli- tary confinement, King said. He worked for five years on plans. After Maj. Harry C. Hill became warden of the State penitentiary, King was permitted the use of the prison workshop to com- plete a model. 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He has been in prison 15 years and has 13 years more to serve on the present term, his | fourth. Psychologists say he has a| “criminal type of mind.” Dance at Forestville: FORESTVILLE, Md.,, June 2 (Spe- cial).—Under the auspices of the For- estville Civic Club a dance will be held in Woodmen Hall here Wednesday eve- ‘There will be refreshments. By the Associated Pres: ATLANTA, June 2.—Industrial and financial leaders of nine Southern States are meeting here today for a three-day session of the Southern eco- nomic conference. States represented will be Georgia, * Florida, Alabama, North ~and South Carolina, Virginia, Mississippi, Kentucky and Tennessee. The movement for this division of economic problems was initiated at a meeting of business and agricultural leaders in Atlanta April 7, when it was determined that the importance of va- rious matters confronting the South made such a conference imperative. Hugh McCrae of Wilmington, N. C. is general chairman of the conference, and the Georgia committee is composed of H. Lane Young, Atlanta; G. Hastings, Atlanta, and J. M. Patterson, Albany. Among those listed on the program for addresses are Prof. S. H. Dobbs of the University of North Carolina, B dett Lewis, Jacksonville, Fl the Humbugs Cheap Price Lure BEWARE the cheap-price-per- gallon lure that saves less than $4 first cost for the average house —and costs $283 more on a 5-year basis than quality paint such as Datton’s Sun-Proof Pain - (Get a Good Painter, too —his judgment and knowledge: are as essential as ity Paint. — keeps out moisture and decay, saves repair bills and depreciation at low 5-year cost! Even among quality paints, a higher standard! Study the COST CHART! Sold by these dealers who will also recommend responsible painters. PITTSBURGH DLATE GLASS CO. WASHINGTON 2353333 A MARYLAND Otto L. Gerhardt Mt. Rainler, Md. Freday's Hardware Co., 8227 Ga. Av, Silver Spring H. D. Waters... Blue Ridge Mardware Co. J. W. Coch J. M. Reed Hulfish Hard: MONDAY, JUNE 2, 1930. During the year 1929, 6,927 applications were passed upon. The commission has the co-operative assist- ance of the Radio Division of the Depdttment of Commerce. That division inspects stations licensed by the commission, and examines and licenses radio The law limits a broadcast- ing license to three months, and all other types of The commission can- not censor programs, but it can refuse license to a operators of all classes. radio, not to exceed one year. E. Kay, Jacksonville; W. W. Long of Clemson = Col , Frank W. Barnes, Birmingham, Ala.; Dr. G. W. Dyer of Vanderbilt University; Col. J. W. Har- relson, Raleigh, N. C.; Ga.; Lincoln Green, Washin; N. C, and Charles . Leech, Monti- cello, Fla. EDGE HOLDS .CONFERENCE WITH PREMIER TARDIEU Ambassador and French Leader Discuss Pending Issues and Dip- lomatic Matters. PARIS, June 2 (#).—Premier Tardieu had = long conference with Ambassa- dor Edge this morning, at which was held a “general discussion of all pend- ing questions between France and the United States,” Ambassador Edge had met Premier ‘Tardieu several times in a social way, but today’s meeting was a long-deferred conference on business and diplomatic matters. Upon previous occasions when meetings were planned Premier Tardieu was unavoidably absent and Ambassa- dor ‘was on his trip of investiga- tion of business and economic condi- tions in southern France. . vannah, 8" | By the Associated Press. By Quig Staver ISWEDISH CABINET RESIENS IN DEFEAT King Asks Ministers to Stay Pending Formation of New Government. By the-Associated Press. ’ STOCKHOLM, June 3.—The Swedish cabinet resigned today as a consequence of the government's defeat in both chambers of the Riksdag Saturday on the prupnlh:‘ltlor increased tariff on im- Wl King Gustave asked the COonserva- tive ministry to continue, pending the formation of a new government. He then summoned the presidents of both chambers and the leaders of the opposition parties for consultation. ‘The cabinet, headed by Admiral Ar- vid Lindman, was appointed October 2, 1928. The cabinet has been of co: servative _complexion, g) Moderate have not had a majority in either chamber, station whose programs are not deemed to be for the best public interest. Television, moving and still pictures by radio, though in the experimental stage, are presenting difficult “air problems,” which the commission is already at work on, so that we may enjoy the widest possible public service from this rapidly perfecting invention. 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