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GERMAN AIR FORCE ALARMS ENGLAND Clamor for Protection Is i Fanned Anew by Jones’ Disclosure. B the Associated Press. LONDON, January 5—England's rising clamor for greater proteciion from hostile aircraft as a result of her bitter experiences in the World | War was fanned anew today by reve- | Jations in the authoritative Janes' #All the World's Aircraft” that Ger- many again is a potential air power. Statements that her old enemy has a vast fleet of high-speed commer- cial planes under strict government control and quickly adaptable for war | purposes are contained in the annual | publication, a sister volume of the Tecognized encyclopedia of the naval world, “Janes' Fighting Ships.” The volume, just published, devotes fnore than 500 pages to detailed de- scriptions of the world’s commercial and fighting craft, Germany alone of all the nations mentioned refused to supply information on its latest de- &igns in planes and motors, according to C. G. Grey, editor. Sees Menace in Germany. “This year's volume,” Grey writes, #can give relatively little information about the latest German Blrplanes‘\ and airmotors. The German firms have only been able to send us in- formation concerning well-known commercial types. “Whatever may be the truth in the stories of the production of vast quantities of high-speed bombers and fighters in Germany, there is no get- ting away from the fact that the best German commercial planes and mail earriers could, with very little modifi- } cation, be made into war machines. And we know that their high-speed mail carriers habitually travel be- tween Germany and Spain at a speed very close to 200 miles an hour. “In Germany all air transport has been amalgamated under the Deut- sche Luft Hansa, which is more closely under government control than it has been in the past.” 28 Nations Listed. Germany is not alone, however, in the fact that her commercial air fleet is a potential menace to rival powers in time of war, Grey points out. Prac- tically every nation finds its pet fighting planes outstripped both in speed and range by the latest qom- mercial models. Altogether 28 different countries are building planes judged worthy of de- scription in the book, the United States heading the list with 144 fight- ing and commercial models. France lists 118 models, Great Britain 111, Italy 54, Germany 37, Holland 25, Poland 20, Japan 19, Rumania 11 and Russia 10. MASSACRE TRIALS IN HISTORIC COURT Election Parade Slayers Will Face Jury at Pottsville, Pa., Tomorrow. By the Assoclated Press. POTTSVILLE, Pa., January 5—In the historic sandstone court house, where a score of industrial terrorists, the “Molly McGuires,” were sentenced to be hanged in the nineteenth cen- tury, the first of the Kelayres election massacre trials will open Monday. Joseph Bruno, one-time political boss of the “hard coal” settlement, and six of his kinsmen, are charged with shooting into a Democratic pa- rade as it passed their homes. Three men fell dead in the ambush; two others died in a hospital. More than & dozen were wounded. They have been granted separate trials and Bruno, a former county de- tective and Republican leader, will be the first to face the court. His sons Alfred and James; his brother, Philip, and Philip’s son, Arthur, and Tony Orlando, Philip’s brother-in-law, and Paul, Joseph’s nephew, will be tried in succession. The defendants will sit at the same iron table, where the “Molly Mc- Guires” were doomed after terroriz- 4ng and killing the people of the anthracite fields, until a detective Joined their gang and exposed them. —_ SUICIDE PACT INDICATED IN SWEETHEARTS’ DEATH Coroner Hints Poison May Have Caused Tragedy—Pair Found Locked in Embrace. By the Associated Press. RUSHVILLE, Ind., January 5—The bodies of two Rushville High School sweethearts, found early today in an automobile parked on an old-fash- foned covered bridge near here, lay in the morgue while authorities expressed the belief that the tragedy was a #$uicide pact. The victims were Miss Rosalind Dishinger, 17, and Walter Dean Cam- eron, 16, a sophomore, whose father s reputed to be a millioriaire. The bodies were locked in a fare- well embrace. Letters were strewn about the car. Coroner R. O. Ken- nedy said information contained in the missives indicated suicide. He Indicated that the fatalities may have gdu.lud from poison. - V. S. JURY WILL HEAR *ROBLES KIDNAPING CASE Federal District Attorney to Aid in Presenting Testimony. One Being Held. By the Associated Press. PHOENIX, Ariz., January 5.—Clif- fon Mathews, U. 8. district attorney, will go to Tucson Monday to aid in pregenting Government evidence to a Federal grand jury in the June Robles kidnaping case. : Qascar M. Robson, former Tucson ce hall operator, is held on a e of writing ransom notes. ‘June was spirited away while en route to her school April 23. Her kidnapers imprisoned her in a cor- rugated iron coffin sunk into the desert. Bhe was found 19 days later. A let- ter, postmarked Chicago, gave direc- tions for reaching her. SEERE AR Firemen Plan Dinner. BLADENSBURG, Md., January 5 ‘(Special) —A spaghetti dinner will be 5 January 16 from 5 to 8 p.m the Bladensburg Volunteer Fire 9 ent in the fire house here. “The firemen will be assisted by mem- “bers-of their. Jadies'. suxillary, [ L2 Senator Old Friend THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., JANUARY 6, 1935—PART ONE. Bilbo Gives District Study As New Committee Member of Allen and Wants to Help Commissioner, but Will Talk Little An old senatorial custom—that new members should be seen rather than heard—won a champion yesterday in Senator Bilbo of Mississippi, new Democratic mem- ber of the Senate District Cemmit- tee. Senator said he is “full of ideas about the District,” and is interested in everything affect- ing the welfare of the cily. When asked if he had any particular District legisla- tion to propose, he withheld com- ment. reyealing that he has made a resoluticn not to do much talking during his first year in the Senate. At the same time, he made it clear he plans to devote him- self to a study of District problems Bilbo Senator Bilbo. durnig that period. Requests Granted. In addition to the District Com- | mittee, Bilbo was assigned to the| Agriculture, Commerce and Library | Committees. He said he had received all the committee assignments he asked for, and discussed the reasons why he sought these particular posts. Asked by newspaper men why he wanted to be on the District Com- mittee, Senator Bilbo, jokingly, re- plied that he wanted to have “some fun, and to help George Allen.” Com- | missioner Allen is a fellow Missis- sippian. The Senator then recalled how he and Allen became friends in the days of the World War. Bilbo, who at the time was Governor of Mississippi, told how he assisted Allen in becoming an officer of one of the local military units for war service. Bilbo said that prior to that {ime he had been opposed politically, while running” for lieutenant governor, by an uncle of Commissioner Allen. The new Senator said some of the younger Allen’s friends thought this would react against the nephew when he was seeking a commission in the military service. But Bilbo said he told them, First Year. ‘'We are getting ready to fight the Germans now; this is no time for politics.” So, he said, he assisted Allen in obtaining his military commission. Knows of Vote Fight. Although not ready to comment on any of the District's legislative prob- lems, Senator Bilbo indicated he is familiar with the effort of citizens here to obtain the right to vote. When mention was made of the question of fiscal relations between the Federal and District Governments, the Mis- sissippian seemed interested and asked 2 number of questions about the matter. The appointment of Senator Bilbo as & new member is the only change on the Democratic side of the District Committee. Senator King of Utah, continues as chairman, and the eight other Democrats who were on the committee last year remain. They are Senators Glass, Virginia; Cope- land, New York; Tydings, land; Gore, Oklahoma; Lewis, Illinois; Bank- head, Alabama: McCarran, Nevada, and Reynolds, North Carolina While the Republicans have not announced their committee assign- ments, it was learned reliably last night that Senator Davis of Pennsyl- vania is slated to be relieved as one of the Republican members of the District Committee. Ten to Five Ratio. The ratio of party membership on the District Committee has been set tentatively at 10 Democrats and five Republicans. If Senator Davis is ex- cused from serving, there would re- main only four Republican members on the committee. It had not been definitely decided last night whether the Republicans would name another member. Discussing his request for a place on the Agriculture Committee, Sena- tor Bilbo said he felt he was particu- larly qualified for that service, because “I am a dirt farmer, a planter, and because I had a year's experience in the department” before running for the Senate. Regarding his assignment to the Commerce Committee, he said, “Our delta country is interested in flood zontrol and I want the boys back home to know I'm going to watch out for their interests.” Soviet Paper Hints| ‘Big Nation’ Behind | Kiroff Slaying Plot, Finds it “Curious” That German Press Saw Killer’s Motive. By the Assocfated Press. MOSCOW, - January 5.— Pravda, Communist party organ, editorially today that an unidentified “big country” was behind the “small country” whose consul was recalled allegedly for giving money to Leonid Nicolaieff, executed for the murder of Sergei Kiroff. “Behind the small country in this case stands another which is bigger and stronger and considers war against the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics its holy mission,” Pravda said. The newspaper said the unnamed country was preparing “by means of violation to change the present fron- tiers of Europe.” After reviewing Nicolaieff's an- nounced testimony that he prepared documents in an effort to make it appear that the murder was a crime of personal despair, Pravda said it was “curious” that exactly the same position was taken by the German press, which “repeated that Nicolaiefl acted through personal motives.” HAUPTMANN NORMAL PHYSICIANS DECLARE charged | Kidnap Defendant Has “Furtive Look,” but No Specific Disease. FLEMINGTON, N. J, January 5 (#).—Bruno Richard Hauptmann has been certified as normal “both in New York and in New Jersey,” Prose- cutor Anthony M. Hauck said tonight as a complete report of an examina- tion by three physicians was made public. The Lindbergh kidnap case de- fendant was examined November 21 by Dr. George Henry, physician for Hunterdon County jail; Dr. F. A Thomas of Fleminton, retained by the defense, and Dr. Barclay S. Fuhrmann of Flemington for the State. They found that Hauptmann had a “furtive look,” an inability to “meet squarely the eye.” This condition, they reported, might indicate mental weakness, a morbid suspicion or an intention to deceive, or timidity or bashfulness. His condition indicated no disposi- tion to any specific disease, the report said. 'ri:e physicians found he was phleg- matic, was not emotional, occasionally was dizzy. . WORK PROMISE ENDS UNDERGROUND STRIKE 40 Polish Miners Quit Shaft, Weak From 11-Day Stay in Ground. By the Associated Press. KATOWICE, Poland, January 5— Forty coal miners—all that remained of 80 who started an underground \strike 11 days. ago—climbed out of the Basca mine near Sosnowice to- night after local authorities agreed to find work for them. They were exhausted and weakened from their stay in the shaft. Pleas of the strikers’ wives to the local chief of administration brought his intervention with various mining companies, which undertook to pro- vide employment for the men. About 40 other strikers had surre: dered because of their sufferings un- derground. Trainman Killed, Two Hurt. ANNISTON, Ala., January 5 (P). A caving fill today plunged one train- man to death beneath the wreckage of seven freight cars and a locomo- tive, caused grave injuries to another and inflicted serious hurts on-® third near. Edwardsville, 18 miles east of - here, » » Alfonso’s Failure To See Pope Laid To Christmas Rush Spokesman Says Former Spanish King Asked Ap- pointment Be Changed. By the Assoclated Press. - VATICAN CITY, January 5—The “mystery” surrounding the non-ap- pearance of former King Alfonso of Spain, his daughter and his future son-in-law for an appointment with Pope Pius apparently had been solved tonight. A spokesman at Alfonso’s villa said the Christmas mail rush was all to blame. The erstwhile monarch had written the Pontiff requesting that the date for the audience, scheduled to take place yesterday, be changed, he said. The letter, however, was delayed, due to the heavy mail of the holiday season. Alfonso, the Infanta Beatriz and her flance, Prince Alessandro of Torlonia, will be received shortly, the spokes- man said, in asserting “there is noth- ing mysterious” about their failure to show up yesterday. As soon as the mistake was dis- covered, the former King set about rectifying it, his spokesman said. A colorful royal reception had been prepared last night for the expected visitors to the Vatican City. Nobles, Swiss and Palatinate guards were sta- tioned at their posts in resplendent array and Vatican attendants were ready. The royal party, however, failed to appear. Inquiry at the Vatican earlier to- day elicitated the cryptic explanation that the non-appearance of the party was “for very private reasons,” and prelates added to the atmosphere of mystery when they indicated they were forbidden to discuss the matter. A rumor that the engagement had been broken was quickly scotched when it was learned that preparations for the wedding were continuing. ILLICIT LIQUOR FLOODING TEXAS, SURVEY CLAIMS Senate Committee Raps Federal Enforcement and Declares Dry Law Unpopular. By the Associated Press. AUSTIN, Tex., January 5—A Texas Senate Crime Investigating Commit- tee reported today that sale of illicit liquor, despite State prohibition laws, had reached a rew high. “It is undisputed that there is more whisky sold illegally in Texas now than ever has been,” the report states. “This shows conclusively that the liquor laws are unpopular with the public and that the officers and the people refuse to enforce them.” In a large number of places officers have an interest in the liquor business and in some cases openly operate sa- loons, the investigators repcrted. They added: “Since the repeal of the eighteenth amendment the Federal Government has shown no interest in enfereing or in assisting the State officers to en- force prohibition laws of Texas, ex- cept to collect a $1,000 excise tax, which is only a license by the Federal Government to violate the prohibition laws in Texas.” MAN REFUSES FIREMEN'S HELP TO AID BOARDERS Hugo Voigt, 25, refused ald offered by firemen yesterday during a fire on an upper floor of his home at 4528 Fessenden street and remained in the smoke-filled house to move out be- longings of eight boarders. His mother, Mrs. M. M. Voigt, in the kitchen at the time, was persuaded to leave the burning structure. Neither was injured. . The fire, which was sald to have started on the roof from a chimney spark, was discovered by a passing ‘motorist, who notified Hugo Voigt, and he sent in an alarm. Damage, ac- cording to firemen, amounter: to about $1,500, confined to the roof and third floor. The five persons in the house got out safely, 4 ’ IDILINGER ESCAPE TOBERE-ENACTED Trial of Bandit’s Attorney May Bare Whether Bribe Unlocked Jail. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, January 5.—Did John' Dillinger use money as well as a wooden gun in his historic break from the Crown Point (Ind.) Jail? If so, how much changed hands? Who got the funds? These questions loomed large to- day as the sensational escape was billed for a return engagement in a Federal court—without, of course, the services of the since slain villain. Several other major characters from the original cast are expected to re- enact their roles when Louis Piquett, the outlaw’s attorney, goes on trial next Tuesday for harboring his no- torious client. Woman Ex-Sherift Called. Subpoenas have been issued for Mrs. Lillian Holley, Lew Baker and Earnest Blunk. Baker was warden of the lock-up when Dillinger cowed some 30 persons with his harmless weapon. Mrs. Holley, then sheriff, was his official keeper. He drove away in her car. Blunk, a fingerprint ex- pert, was kidnaped by the headlong fugitive and carried to Illinois. They have been asked to bring all of the Dillinger records with them. including notations of the visits Piquett made to the desperado before he eased out of his cell last March 3. Philip Lutz, jr., attorney general of Indiana, has given his opinion on the moot bribery angle. He stated his belief that Dillinger bought his way out when reports were published re- cently that $11,000 was the price he paid for his freedom. He pointed to the Piquett trial as the lkely medium for exposing the deal. Large crowds, lured by the prospec- tive disclosure of the Dillinger mob’s hidden secrets, were anticipated. U. S. Pushing Case. Joseph B. Keenan, chief of the Criminal Division of the United States Attorney General’s office, plans to sit at the prosecutors’ table with two special United States Assistant Attor- neys General, J. Albert Woll and Horace Hagen, and United States Dis- trict Attorney Dwight H. Green, the man who imprisoned Al Capone and prosecuted Samuel Insull. Serving as a possible legal test of what steps an attorney may take to aid his client, the trial is the first in the Government’s campaign to pen- alize ==Qyers they suspect of ren- dering criminal service. Piquett, former city prosecutor, is acused of concealing Dillinger last Summer. He was arrested with six others who assertedly had a hand in hiding the fugitive and providing plas- tic surgery in a futile attempt at masking his features. . BANK OFFICERS CHOSEN Special Dispatch to The Star. HEATHSVILLE, Va., January 5.— At a meeting of the stockholders of the Bank of Northumberland of Heathsville, the following officers were elected: Judge E. Hugh Smith, presi- dent; Dr. R. E. Booker, Lottsburg, vice president; T. Edward Hall, iHenthsville, cashier; H. R. Straughan and P. H. Howe, Heathsville, as- sistant cashiers. Board of directors: E. Hugh Smith, Dr. R. E. Booker, R. | S. Lumpkin, Ira D. Hinton, T. Ed- ward Hall, G. D. Shirley and Eugene Fallin. KROUSE RECEIVES ARMY PROBE DATA Assistant U. S. Attorney to Study Testimony , of House Group. Chairman John J. McSwain of the | House Military Affairs Committee yes- terday turned over to Assistant Unied States Attorney Allen J. Krouse a transcript of testimony against several Army officers who are alleged by the committee to have ac- cepted compensation from firms doing business with the War Department. Grand jury proceedings against at least two of the officers is expected to result from an examination of the testimony by the United States at- torney’s office. Activities of the two officers and other individuals in and out of the Government service were condemned by the House committee in a report to the House recently. United States Attorney Leslie C. Garnet recently said that if the situa- tion with respect to the two Army officers is as grave as it has been ®presented to him, indictments will be sought. Krouse sat through most of the executive hearings in which evidence against the officers was produced by several witnesses. He probably will spend several days studying the rec- ord of the House committee before formulating definite plans for the grand jury inquiry. The allegations against the Army Iofllcers already has been referred to | the inspector general of the Army for possible action before a military tribunal. One of the officers is alleged to have accepted a loan of $2,000 from a so-called “lobbyist,” giving a note as_security. The other 1s alleged to have received fees, amounting to several thousand dollars, from firms holding or seeking contracts with the War Department. e SEARCH FOR HAMILTON FAILS IN SOUTH BEND Chicago Detectives Stage Fruitless Raid on Rooming House for Dillinger Gangster. By the Associated Press, SOUTH BEND, Ind, January 5—A raiding party, led by two Chicago po- licemen, made a fruitless search of a rooming house here today for John Hamilton, a Dillinger gang lieutenant accused of slaying Police Sergeant William Shanley in Chicago on De- cember 14, 1933. Chicago Detectives Frank Free- muth and Thomas Brown, who en- listed the aid of South Bend police, said they were working on a tip re- ceived last Thursday that Hamilton had been living at the rooming house for several weeks. —_— Dance School Bus Benefit. OXON HILL, Md,, January 5 (Spe- cial).—A benefit dance to raise funds for a school bus extension will be| given in the Oxon Hill Consolidated | School January 18 by the mothers | of Temple Hills. Fire Auxiliary to Celebrate. ¢« BS5 SLUM CLEARANCE DRIVE IS SPEEDED Federal Judge at Louisville, Ky., Grants U. S. Motion to Appeal From His Ruling. By the Associated Press. LOUISVILLE, Ky, January $.— The Government moved swiftly today in an effort to establish its right to condemn private property for slum clearance and model housing orojects. Federal Judge Charles I. Dawson granted the Government's motion for an appeal to the United States Circuit Court of Appeals at Cincinnati {rom his ruling that it lacks suck authority. ‘Government counsel here prepared an immediate appeal on instructions from P. W. A. officials at Washington. President Roosevelt’s message to Congress embodying slum clearance projects in his program to provide jobs for unemployed was regarded a factor in the promptness of the appeal. Unless reversed, Judge Dawson's decision will block Louisville's $1,500,- 000 slum clearance project, P. W. A, representatives said. ALUMNI GR.OUP MEETS Special Dispatch to The Star. HEATHSVILLE, Va., January 5.— The eighteenth annual meeting of the White Stone High School Alumni Association was held at White Stone. R. 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