Evening Star Newspaper, September 13, 1936, Page 1

WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Bureau Forecast.) Mostly cloudy and cooler with possible showers today; tomorrow moderate temperature. cloudy with ‘Temperatures—Highest, 9. yesterday; lowest, 71, at 6 a. Full report on Page A-d. (#) Means Associated Press. No. 1,643—No. 33,738. Entered as second class matter post_office, Washington, D. C. @ G.0.P.Nominee 'Before 15,000 at Portland. VICTORY MARCH BY PARTY SEEN Proposes to Free the Forces of Competition. 14 (Landon Text, Page A-12.) @ the Assoclated Press. PORTLAND, Me., September 32.—Pledging himself “to save our system of free enterprise,” Gov. Alf M. Landon said tonight the New Deal would be leading the Nation toward a “central- ized government of unlimited ower” during a world trend rom Democracy “that means but one thing—war.” Bareheaded on a flag-draped plat- form in the municipal stadium, the Republican presidential nominee faced Maine voters crowding a wet field in a fog that blurred bright floodlights. Lewis O. Barrows, Republican candi- date for Governor, estimated the throng at from 12,000 to 15,000. “I doubt if civilization can with- stand another war,” Landon empha- sized into microphones that carried his voice into all corners of the field s well as throughout the Nation. Applause burst forth when the can- didate forecast a Republican victory in Maine Monday which “will start a an:mry parade that will span the Na- ion.” Climaxes New England Tour, Landon’s address on “Government &nd Business” climaxed his first cam- paign tour of New England industrial eenters. A parade from the station where his epecial train stopped, through the neart of Portland to the municipal fleld preceded his address. The Governor took off an overcoat pefore stepping forward to present his *solution”—*“to free the forces of com- petition—to stamp out unfair trade Rractices and monopoly.” His delivery was much the same as that of other eddresses; he kept his hands on his manuscript, using nods of his head for emphasis. Contending that “planned economy is incompatible with the Democratic form of government,” Landon told applauding listeners that “the con- sequences of Government domination over economic life” abroad provided *“one reason why the Republican party stands squarely across the road down which we are being driven by the present administration.” “The Republican party opposes un- limited executive power for another reason,” he said, as more fog drifted from the Atlantic across the fleld. *“This reason is that the world-wide trend away from democracy means but one thing—that one thing is war, Any weakening of democracy here means the final rout of democ- sacy everywhere, Trend Must Be Halted, “The trend against democracy must be .stopped at once if the world is to ascape & major catastrophe. I doubt i civilization can survive another war.” Landon frequently was interrupted by bursts of applause, sometimes from the front reserve seats, sometimes drom the grandstand behind, and fre- quently from the audience in general. One of the loudest shouts of accla- mation was accorded the nominee’s statement that the “Republican party sejects” a policy of unlimited execu- give power. Another greeted his (See LANDON, Page A-4.) — COLORADO W. P. A. PAY ~ ORDERED INCREASED Hike of Approximately 10 Per Cent Will Be Effective d October 1, B7 the Associated Press. DENVER, September 12.—Paul D. ®hriver, State W. P. A. director, said todsy he had ordered an increase in “security earnings” of approximately 10 per cent for workers on all Pederal works projects in Colorado, effec- Sive October 1. 0 ‘The pay raises, Shriver said, will be granted because of increased cost of food and other essentials. he ¥ 111 WITH DAILY EVENING EDITION Y Shee WASHINGTON, D. C, SUNDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER 13, 1936—126 PAGES. mEE) | IR Stopping in New Haven, Conn., on a swing through New England, Gov. Alf Landon leans far over the rear platform to shake hands with enthusiastic BRANN SUGGESTS LANDON HELP HIN Maine Governor Cites Effort for U. S. Funds in Reply to G. 0. P. Nominee. Py the Associated Press. AUGUSTA, Me., September 12.— Gov, Louis J. Brann, Democrat, said tonight that if Gov. Alf M. Landon approached the political situation i Maine “fairly,” he would urge Brann's election to the United States Senate “because of the similarity of our ap- proach to the great problems that confronted us as Governors.” The speech by Brann, a candidate against United States Senator Wallace H. White, Jr., Republican, was made in reply to the Republican presiden- tial candidate’s appeal before a Port- land Republican rally for election of his party's ticket in Maine's election Monday. Brann went on the radio immediate- ly after Landon had concluded his speech. e ,#e‘l Governor said both he and don had attempted to secure ail Federal funds possible to assist in the rehabilitation of their respective States. Sought Funds Energetically. “No man has been more energetic in securing Federal aid from the Roose- velt administration,” said Brann of Landon. “Does Gov. Landon understand that the two Senators from Maine ' voted against every measure which gave to Kansas and to Maine money for relief and public works, and that if their will had prevailed, neither Kansas nor Maine would have re- ceived Federal funds?” Kar sas’ allotment of Federal funds, Brann said, was $425,000,000. After quoting statements which he asserted Landon had made in support of the New Deal and advocating un- usual powers for the President, be- cause of national emergency, Brann said: “In view of Gov. Landon's record and declarations, in support of the New Deal, it seems to me the height of absurdity for Senator White to urge the election of Gov. Landon.” Maine Schools Kept Open. Comparing his administration with that of Landon's, Brann said: “Our schools in Maine have been kept open. (See BRANN, Page A-4.) COUNT IS RULED INSANE WHEN HE FELL TO DEATH Coroner’'s Jury Holds Painter Killed Self—Was Being Treated by Neurologist. By the Associated Press. CHICAGO, September 12.—A cor- oner’s jury decided today that Count Arnaldo Tamburini, 51, Italian por- trait painter who plunged to his death from a second-floor room of a Chicago hospital, committed suicide while temporarily insane. Count Tamburini died early today of injuries suffered when he plunged from the second floor to a courtway last might. He had been under treat- ment by a neurologist in the hospital since Thursday. Physicians said Count ‘ Tamburini, who came to Chicago recently from Los Angeles, had informed them he was & personal friend of Benito Mus- solini, Italian premier. Home Head Guilty of Beating | Two Boys With Coat Hanger B7 & Stafl Correspondent of The Star. | ALEXANDRIA, Va., September 12. guilty of minor assault by Acting Judge Harry F. Kennedy in Police tion of any sentence. The alleged of- fense occurred yesterday at the home, The charges were preferred against the superintendent by Upton living at Hume and Mount avenues, who plans to adopt two boys who were whipped. Charles Summers, father of “the other boy, testified, however, he was confident Miss Bowler would not have punished his child unless it was neces- Miss Bowler told the court she was forced to use corrective measures -to control the 17 children permanently under her care st the home, which is operated by the Alexandria Rotary Club, with support from the ecity. Several members of the home’s Board of Directors substantiated her state- ment by stating the board approved of corrective measures and upheld her action, The superintendent said the two citizens, —Copyright, A. P. Wirephoto. MAIE VOTE TEST 0F NEW DEALLOSS |Election Tomorrow Expect- ed to Measure Revival of Republicans. BY G. GOULD LINCOLN. A measure of Republican revivai and of reported losses to the New | Deal will be had in the Maine elec- tion tomorrow. Gov. Alf M. Landon’s bold declara- tion in Portland last night that the Pine Tree State’s election is to be interpreted along national lines has accentuated the issue. However, no | | vote will be cast directly for the Re- | | publican presidential candidate or for ’ President Roosevelt, for Maine does | not ballot on the presidency until November 3, along with the rest of the States. | Gov. Louis J. Brann, Democratic candidate for the Senate, has sought to dodge the national issue, saying “the New Deal is not in the cam- paign,” and that State issues alone are involved. If Brann wins, how- ever, the New Dealers will claim a victory—and in the light of the state- ment made by Gov. Landon, they will be justified. The Maine election, on which the spotlight has been focused, is not the only measure of Republican and New Deal strength coming out of elections in the States this week. Five States hold primary elections Tuesday for nomination of members of Congress and State officers. They are Massa- chusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New York and Wisconsin. The size of the vote cast in the Republican and Democratic primaries will be scanned to determine the trend of public sentiment in these States. Couzens Opposed by Brucker. In Michigan Senator Couzens, who has declared in favor of the re-elec- tion of President Roosevelt, is run- ning in the Republican primary for the nomination to succeed himself. Former Gov. William M. Brucker is his opponent. A victory for Couzens would be interpreted as a victory for the New Dealers, and vice versa, ‘The Democrats, among them Chair- man James A. Farley of the party’s (See POLITICS, Page A-4.) Readers’ Guide PART ONE. Main News Section. General News—Pages A-1, B-5. Washington Wayside—A-2. Lost and Found—A-3. Death Notices—A-10. Resorts—B-4. Sports Section—Pages B-6, B-11. Boating and Fishing News—B-10. PART TWO. Editorial Section, Editorial Articles—D-1. Editorials and . Editorial Com- ment—D-2. Political Round-Up—D-3-5. Public Library—D-5. Aviation—D-6. National Guard, Veterans’ Or- ganizations, Organized Re- serves—D-6-7. Cross-word Puzzle—D-T7. Women'’s Clubs—D-7. Stamps—D-8. Contract—D-8. PART THREE. Society Section. Society News and Comment— Pages E-1, E-11. Well Known Folk—E-8. Barbara Bell Pattern—E-11, PART FOUR. Feature- Section.~ Features—Pages 'F-1, F-4. ?:l:: Ce“ t Pmctqr': Article on ‘. old n—F-2. “Those Were the Happy Days,” bwuk Mansfield—F-2. Radio News and ams—F-3, Stage and Screen—F-5. Automobiles—F-6. n’s P F-T. High Lights of History—F-T. PART FIVE. Finance, Classified. Financial News and Comment, Stock, Bond and Curb Sum- maries—Pages G-1, G-4. Classified _Adyertising — P: G-5, G-15. PART SIX. Educational Section. Primary Portion Would Be for Maintenance Re- quirements. DECISION FOLLOWS THREE DAYS’ HEARINGS Uncertainty as to Amount of Fed- eral Payment Prompts Un- usual Action. BACKGROUND— District department executives have sought funds for the mext fiscal year aggregating in excess of $58,000,000, or mearly $18,000,000 more than was provided for the present year. Budget Officer Daniel J. Donovan estimates the present year will end with an actual cash deficit of some $1,400,000, as against a surplus of mearly $3,000,000 at the end of the past flscal year. Consequently, the Commissioners have been concerned deeply on means of developing a budget for 1938. The uncertain amount of the Federal payment constitutes the key to the whole situation, BY DON S. WARREN. In an unprecedented move, dictat- ed by extraordinary financial prob- lems, the Commissioners have decided to split the 1938 budget into two parts, it was revealed yesterday. The primary portion would be lim- ited virtually to mere maintenance, which could be covered—or nearly so —by present expected revenues. A supplementary budget would be de- pendent either on increased Federal payment or increased taxes, or pos- sibly both. This plan was made known after the Commissioners had concluded three days of public hearings on the $58,000,000 estimates proposed by ex- ecutives of District government depari- ments. It was outlined as an expedi- ent to which the Commissioners had resorted -because of uncertainty as to the amount of the Federal payment next year. The estimates now amount to nearly $18,000,000 more than the District expects in revenues next year, if the Federal payment should be no greater than the record low:sum of $5,000,000 allowed for this year, and if there are no tax increases. ‘The new plan will mean that nearly $18,000,000 will be lifted from the orig- inal estimateés as the Commissioners frame the projected primary budget, to bring its total down to approximately $40,000,000. That sum would provide (S8ee BUDGET. Page A-3) “Miss America” Title Won by Philadelphian Atlantic City Crowd Roars Acclaim for Dancer, 22. By he Associated Press. ATLANTIC CITY, N. J., September 12.—Rose Coyle, 22, entered as “Miss Philadelphia,” was chosen “Miss America” tonight amid the riotous applause of 9,000 spectators. “Miss California” placed second and “Miss Connecticut” third. They are in private life Phyllis Dobson, 19, of Hollywood and Tillie Grey, 19, of ‘Waterbury, Conn. ‘The winner is a brunette with dark brown eyes as well as dark hair and skin. She is a professional dancer. Jobless at present, she expressed hope for a career in motion pic- tures, radio or on the stage. ‘Throughout the pageant she had been the popular choice, but watch- ers had discounted much of the ap- plause because most of the spectators were from her home town. The judges, however, agreed with the spec- tators. They were representative fig- ures from the art and theatrical fields. In flaming red evening gown with a red train, this breezy, compactly built “‘Miss Philadelphia” pranced down the long runway from the stage of an See MISS AMERICA, Page A-2) TAKE ITS COURSE.THAT'S A HOPELESS CASE For US! FIVE CENTS Where New Deal Remedies Are Not Effective! SIX ATHLETES HURT IN PURDUE BLAST One Foot Ball Player Seri- ously Burned in Explosion of Stove. Pr tne Assoclated Press. LAFAYETE, Ind, September 12. —Six Purdue University foot ball players suffered painful burns late to- day when a heater stove in their shower room exploded. ‘Tom Johnston, university publicity director, expressed belief fumes from gasoline, being used to remove tape from the players' feet and ankles, had caused the blast. Other players and volunteers quick- ly extinguished the flames and the injured were rushed to St. Elizabeth Hospital., Those burned are: Carl Dahlbeck of Lyndonville, Vt., a veteran guard, serious burns on the body and legs; Tom McGannon of Evansville, Ind., veteran halfback, feet and hand burns; Lowell Decker of Reading, Mich,, veteran fullback, feet and hand burns: Pat Malaska of Craw- fordsville, Ind., a halfback, feet and hand burns; James Maloney of Oak Park, Ill, a guard, feet and ankle burns, and John Drake of Chicago, veteran fullback, minor leg burns. Attending physicians said some of the players might be confined to the hospital for “two or three weeks.” Game Scheduled September 26. The Purdue team has been sched- uled to play Ohio University here September 26. After conferring with the physi- cians Coach Noble Kiser said he “hoped” to have a team in shape for those games. The explosion came shortly after the end of the afternoon drill ses- sion. The players went to their dress- inz room. Those who were burned had preceded the others in the shower room, where they had started to re- (See PURDUE, Page A-4.) e CRASH FATAL TO FOUR Truck Hits Concrete Culvert on ' Texas Highway. DENISON, Tex., September 12 (#).— Three girls and a boy died today from injuries received when the truck in which a group of young people was returning from a party struck a con- crete culvert and overturned. The dead were: Miss Anna Louise Hogg, 17; Miss Clara Simmons, 19; Miss Willie May Lollar, 16, and Jim Muncie, 18. Nine others were injured, ‘ncluding Mrs. Floyd Thompson, who is not expected to live. Alice Marble New Net Champ As Perry Scores Third Time BY BOB CAVAGNARO, Associated Press Sports Writer.. OREST HILLS, N. Y, Septem- ber 12.—Achieving the greatest goal of his career, Fred Perry of England won the United States singles tennis title for the third time today, the first foreigner ever to gain permanent possession of the championship trophy. The Briton's triumph cam. after Alice Marble of San Francisco crowned her comeback campaign by dethroning Helen Jacobs as tne na- tional women’s title holder by scores of 4—6, 6—3, 6—2. Perry, three-times winner of the all- ened the tension contestants by frequently protesting mfldfl' decisions in the hard-fought ALICE MARBLE. becoming the first player to capture the championship five times in a row. Alliances of Economic Whip Remilitarization of Rhine Sets Stage for Nazis to Destroy French in East May Force Czechs to Abandon Pact With Russia in Event War Breaks Out. Following is the fifth and concluding article in a series written by Mr. Brown, foreign expert of The Star, following a visit to Germany and interviews with high Nazi party officials, BY CONSTANTINE BROWN. B BERLIN.—The most important post-war political move has been the remilitarization of the Rhineland on March 7, 1936. The Germans took the risk of getting involved in a war with France and her allies, without knowing positively that Italy would .be on Germany's side. But it was a worth-while gamble. The result of that move has been that Germany destroyed in one day the system of alliances France had built since 1919. France has been hemmed in. She is no longer able to rush to sistance of her Little Entente and the as- Russian allies because between her and these eastern states there is now a chain of fortifications along the Rhine which can be made almost impregnable with no more than 15 of Ger- many’s 100 divisions. Germany has isolated the east from the west. She is now in a position to throw the whole might of her military machinery against & chosen enemy in the east while her western forces can keep the French in order for an indefinite time. This was said to me not.only by German officers but by Prench military men as well. ‘The repercussion of that move has had far- reaching consequences. ‘Yugoslavia, while still faithful to her “defensive” alliance with France and the other Little Entente states, has begun Ed 'd Benes. since last May to veer toward the Reich. An economic agreement was signed when Dr. Schacht visited Belgrade, and the Yugoslav government assured the Germans that they will never fight (See BROWN, INSURANCE ‘G00D, SHOOTS HIMSELF Former Policeman Boyd Checks on Policy Before Ending His Life. A few minutes after determining that his $5,000 life insurance policy. made out to his wife, would not be void in case of suicide, former Police- man John Boyd, 46, father of six children and described as a one- time major league base ball player, fatally shot himself late yesterday in the first floor office of W. P. Ryan, bondsman, at 402 Sixth street. Boyd, according to Edmund Cur- rier, 424 Kentucky avenue southeast, witness to the shooting, re-entered the office after leaving earlier in the afternoon and sald. he was going to “end it.” \ Currier said he called police and, returning from the telephone, saw Boyd, who had seated himself at a desk in an inner office, draw & re- volver and shoot himself over the heart. Currier said Boyd dropped the .32 caliber gun after the first shot, but apparently attempted to reach for it again before slumping over the desk. The fire rescue squad removed the wounded man to Emergency Hospital, where he died shortly after arrival Coroner A. Magruder MacDonald issued a certificate of suicide. Fred J. Isenhower, an attorney, who ‘was standing outside the door at the time of the shooting, said Boyd asked him twice whether his wife would re- ceive the benefits of his: insurance policy in case he committed suicide. Isenhower said he told Boyd the ’ (See SUICIDE, Page A-2.) RAIN MAKES “ADS” FREE florid: Newspaper Ifiunfi~fiu- . chants Against Downpour,. FORT MYERS, Fla., September 12 »— Page A-14) 3IN SOUTH SEIZED WITH ARMS CARGO 200 Rifles, 21,500 Rounds of Ammunition Reported En Route Abroad. By the Associated Press. BILOXI, Miss., September 12.—A Coast Guardsman today seized 200 rifies and 21,500 rounds of ammuni- tion which Federal authorities said were en route to a foreign country and arrested three men. Federal authorities charged the three men with transporting arms and ammunition. The weapons and ammuntion were held for customs of- ficers. The Federal men said the three men arrested would be placed in the Federal jail at New Orleans after their arraignment. _ The men taken in custody were booked by Federal authorities as Wil- lard Campbell, 36, Atlantic City; HORSE DIES OF FRIGHT PANGUITCH, Utah, September 12 (#).—A horse was scared to death by an elephant today. Nelse Ipson, rancher, came to town on horseback to see a circus parade. His horse, catching sight of an ele- phant, reared and then fell back, dead. Ipson was severely injured. Full Associated Press News and Wirephotos Sunday Morning and Every Afternoon. SAN SEBASTIAN IN DRIVE SEEN REAL CLIMAX OF WAR Defenders Surrender Sea- port and Flee—“Insurge ents as Good as Won War” Observers Say. ROYALISTS WILL MAKE LAST STAND AT BILBAO Fighting Resumed in Toledo Sec- tion ‘With Madrid Regime Claiming Rebels Fail to Make Gain Despite Bombing of Cities by Airplane. BACKGROUND— Last July a revolt of soldiers in Spanish Morocco spread quickly to the mainland. It became apparent that this was no usual coup ate tempt but the result of long-stand= ing enmity between oppoments of two theories of government. The rebels, Fascist-Monarchists, pushed their drive relentlessly against the loyal government Communist-So=- cialists. Immediate issue had been developed in elections last Winter when Leftists captured govern- ment. Rebels in recent weeks have centered attack on important sea coast towns in north and Loyalists have held fast to Madrid. Esti- mated dead in pitched battles and guerilla warfare—58,000. (Copyright, 1936, by the Associated Press.) SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain, September 12.—Government defenders abandoned the seaport of San Sebastian to the Fascists tonight. The Fascist forces, with Irun cap~ tured a week ago, thus achieved their seven-week objective—control of the vital Bay of Biscay sector contiguous to the French border. Foreign consular officers expressed the opinion abandonment of San Se- bastian by the government forces marked a definite turning point in the civil war. “The Madrid government is lost,* said one South American consul. “Relinquishment of the city after the fall of Irun is a military loss which the Popular Front cannot overcome. From a military and moral point of view the insurgents as good as won the civil war today.” ‘The Fascist fighting men, under the war iord, Gen. Emilio Mola, poured into the city in ths afternoon, disdain- ing scattered sniping by & handful of government militiamen who had not Jjoined in the rout. Governor Sticks to Post. ‘The municipal governor, “Antonio Ortega, who had vowed “San Sebas- tian will never be burned,” stuck to his post to the last minute. His plan was to flee with other government officials aboard a yacht to Bilbao, which is still nominally in government hands. Hundreds of militiamen were packed into trucks and sent roaring at break- neck speed on the road to Bilbao, where the government forces swore to make a “last stand.” The retreating militiamen of the government rushed from the city pell- mell in headlong flight after Fascist troops stormed Fort Santa Barabara— the key to San Sebastian's defenses. Other thousands of government fighting men stampeded aboard freighters, fishing smacks and motor boats which shoved off hastily. ‘Those on shore thought the fleeing militiamen would head either for Bil- boa or for French ports. Fleeing Soldiers. Striving desperately to change the rout of the militiamen 4nto a seme blance of order, Basque nationalists, with revolvers drawn, guarded street intersections. The fleeing soldiers ran up and down the streets, some still clutching their rifles, others dropping everything In their haste to get out of the city. Here and there a militiaman carried a wounded comrade on his back as he trotted toward the gates of the city. Government officials, however, es- timated that several thousand officials would remain in the city. Echoes of heavy cannonading rolled back into the panic-stricken city lead- ing to the belief that the government retreat had been halted and that the militiamen might have turned to make a stand against their pursuers. ‘The sudden decision to abandon the city was reached a few hours before expiration of a Fascist ultimatum to “blow the city to pieces,” if it did not surrender. Fort Guadalupe Bombed. The government gunboat No. 3, as & parting gesture dumped a dozen 3 inch shells on Fort Guadalupe which (See SPAIN, Page A- Gen. Moseley Suggests C. C. C. . Train Every Boy, 18, in Nation A proposal by Maj. Gen. George Van Horn Moseley, commanding officer of the 4th Corps Army Area at Atlanta, to provide C. C. C. training for every 18-year-old boy in the country, “with- out exception,” was made public yes- ferday in “Happy Days,” officially suthorized weekly newspaper of the Civilian Conservation Corps. The plan also would include half- time instruction in “basic military training” for each enrollee. . “The benefits accruing to America The Army officer'’s suggestion has been submitted to President Roosevelt and the War Department, the an- nouncement said. Gen. Moseley suggested military training one day and work the next as a feasible plan for carrying out the proposal. He declared “such a program would enhance respect for our Government and eliminate crime and disease, with the result that our manpower would be so sound men= tally, morally and physically that no nation would dare cross the Atlantic