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CERMAK RECOVERY HOPE IS RENEWED Bulletin Shows Chicago Mayor Slightly Im- proved. By the Associated Press. MIAMI, Fla, March 3—The possi- bility of Mayor Anton Cermak’s recov- ery from a bullet wound and resultant Artificial Leg Used As Bandit Disguise In5 Texas Hold-Ups By the Associated Press. FORT WORTH, Tex., March 3. —Jodie T. Lloyd's disguise for hold-ups was an artificial leg. He wore it during the staging of robberies and then removed it, later appearing on the streets hobbling around on a crutch. But he was arrested, admitted sumnms five hold-ups, and was senten to 20 years' imprisonment. Wireless for Scout Jamboreg BUDAPEST (#)—A private wireless station will serve the camp of the fourth Boy Scouts’ World Jamboree THE E.... Jd STAR. WAS. G.0P. CO-OPERATION e PLEDGED IN HOUSE 2z Snell Statement Says Com- mon Good Will Be Aim of Minority. Representative Snell, minority lead in (he Touse, last night pledged He: Ppublican co-operation with the attempts ot the Demmue administration to work “for the common good.” t 1 all its efforts to re-|the e American I !\epubuunlmnmthqmdb- rd party lines in mmby Gmnneelvednnmh of| Mrs. thnmntnhrnlnverbofl..mu grave days ."::d t:s.e such, that the United States for promises were made by the when the last session of Con- Mrs, Gann spoke at & luncheon a% )lnyflower, where she wu the Eut the Women’s League. NORTH CAROLINA GROUP ENTERTAINS TONIGHT Gov. and Mrs. Ehringhaus Will Be Guests of Society at Inaugural Party. The North Carolina Soclety of Washington will hold an inaugural party in the ball room of States Chamber of commo e umng N V. an s. John C, B. haus will the list of Mn‘uhhedm H. E. O. er, jr, and Robert H. MRS. JESMIER SPEAKS National Head of Spanish War Auxiliary Addresses Gathering. Mrs. Anna O. Jésmier of Los Angeles, national president, spoke before the Na- tional Auxiliary of the muua Spnnhh War Veterans at a m Fellows Hall here hl 500 members and guest vmun{mdfi-m trom nnrby clup- listance swim in which will be judged by they swim between under the auspices ‘of unity Center Department. of th Republicans in the House,” sal Bl statoment == " d themselves it will have the Wamen th undod dent not as . partisan opponent, but | House. our common Govern-' snipi complications “can now be reascnably ! i here next August. lThciflun'i“:n ‘:l‘; considered,” his physiclans said today. | ernment is also planning ve 9 However, the Chicago chief executive | D e e was described as “still a very sick man He passed & quiet and comronable! night and appeared stronger and im»’ proved over yesterday, the doctors said ! in an official bulletin at 10:55 am. The bulletin continued: ! “He is taking more food and, while | he still is a very sick man, the possi- bility of recovery can now be reasonably | considered. ! “The colitis is less severe and the | preumonia has subsided “Pulse, 110; respiration, 30.” temperature was not recorded. Refuse to Comment. Dr. J. W. Snyder read the bulletin, 3 but declined to comment on it. The | doctors last night announced they | | RICHMOND $ Good pln] ol lav the Republicans of the| “The country is in such a conditio: x‘;fi 'f:e“h l;gnorz r.nr mlo;:m ‘smm foot "5':' ' ngil wi el e d L e B B o I L L P o the grond | § R.F. & P.R.R. p‘m war. Rather let child must put his shoulder to the wheel. | o'clock for another engagement, mem- | brought to llaht an ancient well. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. Imagine! AlLSilk e Vontticen Flat Crepe 59¢ . 39 inches wide Lovely Spring dresses will be made for a Pre-Shrunk . . . 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Gill, Miami society woman, also critically wounded by Zangara, remained in serious con- dition as a result of an infection of the wound she received in her abdo- men. The three other victims of Zangara's bullets, however, have been discharged from the hospital. Cermak yesterday recelved a second blood transfusion to bolster his vital-| ity. While he slept, a pint of blood, drawn from Virgil Wright, utilities company employe, was placed in his veins. Official bulletins said the pneumonia Sears huge purchasing power provides a pure thread silk toe to picot top chiffon or service weight silk at this price. Spring shades. Sizes 8!; to 10%;. RDAY FEAT Smartly tailored ?;::ic:i or self appliqued. SATU area in Cermak’s right lung had not spread and that there was no indica- tion of an empyema (pus formation in the plural cavity around the lung.) Intravenous injections of glucose were continued since the mayor has been unable to take sufficient nourishment by mouth. Yesterday and last night Cermak was given tea, broth, lime water and orange juice, however. SENATE APPROVES UTILITIES INQUIRY Resolution Provides That Joint [ Committee Shall Continue Investigation. Open Tomorrow 9:15 to 12 and 3:30 to 9.30 P.M. FOR T HE CONVENIENCE OF OUR OUT-OF . TOWN CUST OMERS WHO WILL AT’I‘END THE INAUGURATION Nationally- Known Staunton Suits featured $ 1 2 50 No charge for alterations Fascmatlng Spring Frocks F. ea;::rec{ $2£ Wonderful Values! Latest Patterns Smartest Colors Featured for Little Sister loves Nice DRESSES Feature Value Extra By the Associated Press. Al Tmuun A congressional investigation of public | utility holding companies in_the next | Congress was assured today by Senate approval of a House resolution. 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Sizes 14 to 20—38 to 52 Robert Lowe of Pension Service last nlgh! was elected president of Veter- ans’ Administration Branch of Federal Employes Uniop, No. 2, at a meeting at headquarters, 710 Fourteenth street. Other officers were named as follows: First vice president, Mrs. Bsther L. Burgan; second vice president, Harry ‘Taylor; third vice president, Mrs. Mary L. Coyne; fourth vice president, W. Burton Uppercue; recording secretary, Mrs. Albra E. Reising; financial secre- tary, Miss Ida M. Kemp; sergeant at arms, Charles M. Stewart; representa- tives to the Board of Representatives of Local No. 2; Mrs. Burgan, Miss Mary B. Lebo, Miss Lillian H. Carliner, Miss Kemp, ss Elizabeth J. Fabiny, Charles M. Garlock, John L. Julius, Miss Leola Carter, Miss Edith M. Stew- art, Mrs. Jessie E. Bowman, Charles M. Stewart, Thomas A. Bamford, A. J. Brousseau, Mrs. Reising, H. W. Farmer, Leo W. Ronemus, Dr. George M. Beck- ett, Ulrey J. Biller, Mr. Lowe and Mr. Uppercue. John D. 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