Evening Star Newspaper, December 5, 1936, Page 1

WEATHER. (U. 8. Weather Bureau Porecast.) Snow or rain, beginning late tonight or tomorrow; not much change in tempera- ture; Jowest temperature tonight about 34 degrees. Temperatures—Highest, 51, at 2 The only evening paper in Washington with the Associated Press News and Wirephoto Services. p.m. yesterday; lowest, 31, at 7:15 am. today. Full report on Page A-ll. Closing New York Markets, Page 12 84th YEAR. No. e et D% WITH SUNDAY MORNING EDITION Yesterday’s Circulation, 140,413 (Some returns not et received.) TWO CENTS. he Foening Star WASHINGTON, D. C, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1936—THIRTY-EIGHT PAGES. #%# (UP) Means Associated Press. EDWARD TELLS CABINET HE WILL WED Pope Pius, Paralyzed in Legs, May Never Walk Again BRAVE IN SPIRIT ;|HUUSES WRECKED RULER HAS NOT ‘IN GOD’S HANDS’ AS FASCISTS RAIN GIVEN DECISION HE TELLS AIDES BINES 08 NARD ON ABDICATION 33,821. MY MIND 'S WHAT'RE ON OTHER. THINGS SAM! YYou DOING FoR CHRISTMAS, JOHN? ‘Score of Persons Killed in Refuses to Permit| Bloodletting by Physicians. RECENT OVERWORK HELD RESPONSIBLE | All Activities Canceled. | First Day in Bed Since | Taking Throne. B the Associated Press. VATICAN CITY, December 5.— Piux XI, benign, 79-year-old “Pope of Conciliation,” was stricken today by slight paralysis in both legs and some high prelates said he might never walk again. His spirit brave, he spent his first day in bed since he assumed the lead- ership of the Catholic Church 14 years ago, completely resigned, of- ficials said, to either becoming better or worse. “I am in the hands of God,” & high prelate quoted him as saying. Physicians, hovering anxiously about the holy father, told him a slight bloodletting would relieve his blood Ppressure and spare him discomfort. Can Move Limbs Slightly. ‘The Pontiff, able to move his limbs slightly, but not to lift them, refused. That the Pope's left leg was par- alyzed was discovered this morning by his personal attendant when he began to assist his holiness to arise. ‘The paralysis, said officials, later ‘was found to have spread to the right leg. For some weeks, the Pope has been troubled by a heaviness of limb. But today’'s paralysis, it was stated au- thoritatively, was due primarily to a combination of high blood pressure and arterio sclerosis. Other parts of his body were weak. For the time being— (perhaps due to the Pope’s disinclination to seek im- mediate medicalrelief)—no physicians’ bulletins were issued. All the Pontiff’s scheduled activities, as a matter of course, were canceled. “Slight Lecal Disturbance.” However, early this afternoon an of- ficial notice stated the Pontiff was suffering from a “slight local dis- turbance” due to his prodigious labor of the past few weeks. Officials said the Vatican physician had prescribed ‘“restful and quiet” eonditions, which the Holy Father ac- cepted reluctantly. Nevertheless, he continued to sign letters from his bed and to transact some other business “with complete ®ood cheer,” well informed persons affirmed. Official Vatican circles held out op- timistic hopes for the Pope's recovery. But it was recalled his trouble today ‘was presaged by his general physical condition during ghe last three years. They remember his recent remark to a high Vatican official: “Owing to our great age, we must always be ready and prepared for the final call.” Doctor at Side Constantly. Dr. Amanti Milani was called to at- tend the Pontiff and has remained constantly at the Pope’s bedside, prel- ates said. The Pope’s condition was discovered early this morning by his valet, Mal- vestitl, when he attempted to assist the Holy Father in arising, church of- ficlals reported. The prelates declared the Pope was unable to get out of bed. Dr. Milani was called and made an immediate examination. The result, persons close to the Vat- fcan declared, was determination the Holy Father had been stricken with paralysis, which, it was said, is feared 10 be ve. The paralysis was attributed by the attending physicians to inflammation of the heart. : Kin Stricken in Same Way. Some recalled that both the Pontiff’s mother and elder brother, Fermo, were SARGA ASSAILS POLICE Breaking Up Duel in Defense of Honor Meddling, He Says. Paralyzed POPE PIUS. BANKERS ASSAL T N RESERIES Declare Levy Contributes to | “Inflated Sense of Prosperity.” 29 the Associated Press. AUGUSTA, Ga., December 5.—An in- vestment bankers’ committee charged today the Federal surtax on undistrib- uted corporated profits is contributing to “an inflated sense of prosperity” by forcing a record flow of year-end divi- dends. The convention of the Investment Bankers’ Association of America heard its Committee on Federal Taxation criticize the profits levy as “neither just nor sound” and describe the shareholders’ extra dollar harvest as “almost preposterous.” In many instances, the committee reported, payments have been ordered under tax pressure at “possible sacri- fice of the ultimate good of the cor- porations and stockholders” and “con- trary to usual sound business policies.” The committee held increased divi- dends alone were not a test of ability to pay liberal dividends and said the law did not recognize financial require- ments of expansion and additional machinery and building, aside from debt reduction. The committee also called for repeal or modification of the Federal tax on capital gains and losses, which many security dealers have criticised as an influence in reducing the supply of stocks and thus making for undue rise in prices in relation to earning power. The committee, headed by T. Stock- on Matthews, Baltimore, explained it was not protesting against necessary revenue-raising measures, but against changes in tax philosophy. ‘The five-day convention will close tomorrow. Commissioner Melvin C. Hazen Indorses Star Christmas Campaign Fiercest Aerial Attack of Four-Week Siege. TONS OF EXPLOSIVES LOOSED OVER CAPITAL U. S. Embassy Is Near Scene of Devastation as Buildings Are Razed. BACKGROUND— Civil war in Spain, starting with rebellion against popularly elected Leftist government in July, finds Fascists balked after early suc- cesses placed them at gates of Ma- drid. New drive to take capital opened last week. Despite meutrality agreement, sponsored by Britain, Germany and Italy are charged with aiding insurgents and have recognized rebel commander, Francisco Franco, before he has overcome legal gov- ernment. Russia and France have shown sympathy with loyalists. By the Associated Press. MADRID, December 5.—Ten Pascist bombers swept over the capital today in another bombing foray, quickly fol- lowing the flercest aerial bombardment in the four-week siege of Madrid. It was believed at least 20 persons were killed. ‘The Arguilles sector, hardest hit last night when at least 30 insurgent air raiders loosed tons of bombs, again was the focus of the attack. © Its boundaries are a bare half mile | from the United States Embassy. Continuing yesterday's work of | clearing a path for troops to enter the city, the bombers dropped scores of explosives and mare incendiary bombs. One of them fired the San Jose Hos- pital for Incurable Diseases and the flames spread swiftly. The bombs wrecked houses through- out the populous workers’ residential district, Cuatros Caminos, and also in the Rosales sector near the model prison, where the government had one of its most important defense lines. Government warplanes soared hastily over the city and engaged insurgent pursuit ships in a spirited air battle. Bombs dropped into Zurbano street, near the American Embassy, and into Bravo Murillo, Eloy Gonzalo, Donoso Cortes, Gusmanleil Bueno streets in the city proper. Officials said the property damage left by tons of high explosive and in- cendiary bombs from the earlier raid was incalculable. They counted at (8ee SPAIN, Page A-1.) e M e SEEK SLAYING SUSPECT Husband Hunted After Killing of ‘Woman and Daughter. CANTON, Ohio, December 5 (#).— Detectives pressed a hunt today for Sherman Long, third husband of Mrs. Minnie Long, 40, and stepfather of her daughter, Virginia Pyatte, 18, who were described by Police Chief Ira Manderbaugh as victims of & double murder. Mrs. Kermit Bair, occupant of an apartment below the one in which Mrs. Long was found hacked to death and her daughter shot through the head yesterday, told Manderbaugh she saw Long leave the building. Coupling this information with knowledge that Long frequently hunt- ed on the untenanted farm owned by Mrs. Long near Waynesburg, Mander- baugh sent a squad of detectives there. 1 T I8 hoped that every one in Washington will respond generously to the appeal of The Star-Warner Bros.- N. B. C. Christmas Toy Campaign and the sixteenth annual party of the Metropolitan Police, so that no one in the National Capital will be forgotten at Christmas time. With individuals and organizations joining hands in this unprecedented fash- jon I believe that we are about to celebrate the fin- est holiday in the District’s history. “The need for assistance in thousands of homes is brought to my attention all through the year by offi- cials of the Board of Pub- lic Welfare, and I am de- lighted that The Star, War- ner ' Bros, the National Broadcasting Co., the Met- ropolitan Police Depart- ment and the Parent- Teachers’ Association are to supply the Commissioner Melvin C. Hazen. co-operating needy with food, clothing and whole-hearted indorsement. gifts. The campaign has my “MELVIN C. ADMITS GINGER ROGERS THREATS' Sailor Demanded Money in Extortion Notes, He Tells F. B. I. Agents. A sailor attached to the U. 8. 8. Lexington is in custody of the Federal | Bureau of Investigation at Los An- geles, following his arrest by G-men Jast night in & Long Beach cafe in | connection with & $5,000 extortion | scheme against Ginger Rogers, motion | picture actress. The sailor, James F. Hall, has con- | fessed that he wrote two notes to Miss Rogers, demanding the money under threat of killing her and her mother, it was announced today at the office of J. Edgar Hoover, F. B. L. director. Apparently Hall failed to read newspaper accounts yesterday, publi- cation of which, G-men said, might have interefered with plans for trap- ping the writer of the notes. The second letter from the extortionist, dated November 30, designated a cer- tain restaurant in Long Beach for the pay-off and set the time at 11 o'clock last night. F. B. L agents were planted in the cafe and when Hall appeared, pre- sumably to get the money, he was seized by the agents. ‘The second letter bore a red pencil notation, “Last warning.” The first letter, mailed on November 26, was addressed to Miss Rogers, care R. K. O. Motion Picture Studios, Hollywood. The studio notified the Los Angeles office of the F. B. L and agents began an immediate investigation. The first letter set the date for the payoff as December 9, but the second letter altered the arrangements. Mail- ing of the letters constituted violation of the Federal extortion act. Summary of Page. B-3 Amusements C-14 B-4 Puzsles ..... C-9 Radio —..._. A-9 Real Estate, C-lte8 8hort Story.. B-7 A-10 . | Justice Gordon rules out securities act FORGOTTEN KIDDIES BEG FOR TOYS FROM DRIVE Mail Received by Campaign Officials Mounts—“Splitting” Yule Budget to Help Needy Suggested. Are you exhausted from trying to think up something to give to Aunt Marigold for Christmas because she! “has everything?” | ‘Why not drop the problem for the | moment and buy a toy or article of clothing for some one who has noth- ing, and present it at a Warner Bros. Theater wicket Saturday morning, De- cember 19, at any one of the 11 toy | matinees being neld as the wind-up of The Star-Warner Bros-N. B. C.| Christmas toy campaign? | Is your small nephew’s nursery filled with mechanical toys and your tiny niece mother to a veritable fleet ol dolls and jolly teddy bears? Why not split your budget for their crowded socks on Christmas morning and buy a toy—or a sweater—or even | a ham—for the sixteenth annual| Christmas party of the Metropolitan Police? ‘Those wha:might be inclined to be- lieve that the destitute are few in ‘Washington should view the stacks of mail arriving daily at police precinct § and headquarters of the Parent- Teacher Association—these organiza- tions being concerned with distributing | your donations. Forgotten Children. That there were forgotten children in Washington last Christmas is re- vealed by many of these letters. A typical one follows: “Dear Santa Claus, 1 am writting early so you won't forget my little brothers and sister last year we didn't get any toys so please don’t forget us this year, My father (See TOYS, Page A-2) RAIN OR SNOW DUE ‘Washington can expect rain or | snow, beginning late tonight or to- morrow, according to the Weather Bureau. ‘The temperature tonight is not ex- pected to drop below 34 degrees, the forecaster said, adding that tomorrow the temperature range probably will be between 32 and 40 degrees. S O B AR Five Held in Bank Hold-up. BUTLER, Pa, December § (#).— Sergt. Emmett J. Donovan of the | State police said today five men held at Butler Barracks admitted partici- pating in a hold-up of the PFirst Na- tional Bank of Shippenville, 50 miles northeast of Butler. Today’s Star indictment. SPORTS. ‘Trojan-“Irish” tiit tops slim foot ball card today. Page A-14 Arkansas ba Texas for Southwest Conference grig title. Page A-14 Brundage warns A. A. U. it must avoid politics and profit-seeking. Page A-14 Pirst batch of Winter base ball deals shift 24 players. Page A-14 Page A-16 SOVET CONGRESS ADOPTSBASELAW Constitution Amended to Include War and Muni- tions Clauses. By the Associated Press, MOSCOW, December 5.—The Con- gress of Soviets today approved the new Russian constitution after amend- ing it to create a commissariat of military industry and empowering the government to declare war “in case of necessity.” - The clause empowering the govern- ment to declsre war was believed in- serted to boister the Soviet Union's defensive alliances with France and other nations. Under the original draft war could have been declared only in case of “an armed attack against the Union of Socialist Soviet Republics.” The constitution as amended grants the government power to wage war “in a case of necessity to fulfill inter- national obligations arising out of mut pacts.” The congress accepted the consti- tution by s unanimous show of their red voting cards after Joseph Stalin, destroyed as Fuscists rain| po., Bou) leaders see sellout for Pitte | secretary general of the Communist bombs on Madrid. Page A-1 NATIONAL. Investment bankers criticize surtax on reserves. Page A-1 Sailor confesses sending Ginger Rogers extortion note. Page A-1 Virginia C. C. C. camp. Page A-5 Huskies clash. Page A-14 urge dozen changes in code foot ball. Page A-14 Boston Redskins conceded good title chance against grid Giants. Page A-15 Page C-1 Home Modernization. > NN anun teprErErs treiii: party, spoke for 10 minutes in a low voice explaining the changes which had been made by the Editorial Com= amendments, most of were of alight importance, were to the original document. Many of the changes were merely rewording for clarification. which made 1| Shorthand Story of Lincoln’s Buckingham Palace Announces All Official Engagements Canceled “for Present.” LORD ROTHERMERE SUPPORTS SOVEREIGN IN NEWSPAPER Urges “Time,” Declaring “Haste Is Indecent”—Monarch Described as “Cheerful” at Fort Belvedere. BY the Associated Press. LONDON, December 5.—King Edward of England told his distressed, irate cabinet today he is determined to marry Wallis Simpson—and then formally canceled all his official engagements “for the present.” His supporters seized joyfully on those last three words, contained in a Buckingham Palace announcement. They thought it meant he merely wanted to have his hands free to deal with the present constitutional crisis—Prime Minis- ter Stanley Baldwin's ultimatum that he and Mrs. Simpson must not wed. The King, it was learned from a high source, has not decided to abdicate—he has decided nothing except that he will marry his American friend. But the cards still were stacked high against him. Rothermere Backs Sovereign. 3 Late today, in what was Interpreted as a flat warning to thg government and a powerful swing to the side of the sovereign, Lord Rothermere said in the Evening News: “You cannot smuggle the greatest living Englishman off the throne of England during the week end.” The publisher urged “time” for the solution of the crisis. “Haste is indecent!” he proclaimed. At Fort Belvedere the King was described as “cheerful and in v | the best of health” by a friend who talked to him shortly before 4 pm. Y (Reports from Vienne, France, said Mrs. Simpson, who hastened from England Thursday night, had telephoned Bucke ingham Palace. Presumably the palace switchboard connected the call with Belvedere.) Schedule Is Wiped Out. His schedule for next week, now presumably wiped out, had included a tour of the potteries of Staffordshire and Birmingham, an inspection of the Scots Guards at the Tower of London and opening of the Peoples’ Palace at Mile End. While the King remained in the country, the Archbishop of Westminster, Dr. Arthur Hinsley, issued a statement asking for special prayers for the King by all Catholics tomorrow. He granted permission for exposition of the blessed sacrament for this intention. Anglican prayers for the monarch already have been invoked by the Archbishop of Canterbury. The highest sources asserted the King was still determined to marry Mrs, Simpson. They said he had not yielded to the gov- ernment’s untimatum that he renounce—formally and uncondi- tionally—the American woman who is the choice of his heart. The most authoritative sources declared this information was conveyed to the cabinet today during a gloomy 40-minute session at Prime Minister Baldwin’s home. The ministers—weary over the romantic, empire-shaking crisis—left the official residence in a drizzling rain just 40 minutes “after they first had entered. ‘They will convene to discuss the Mrs. Simpson’s Party Lunches at Famous Vienne Restaurant | tense situation again at 10:30 am. | Monday (5:30, E.8.T.). During the interval they had been instructed to “stand by” and remain in or near London. The government has been promised the King’s final word within 48 hours, it was understood. Twenty Ministers at Session. ‘Twenty ministers attended the ses- sion of the cabinet. As some were leaving the Baldwin residence, auto- i mobiles bearing banners urging the King not to surrender appeared in nearby streets. “Confound the Clerics” said one of T (Bee KING, Page A-3) END OF $1 WEEKLY PASS IS ACCEPTED Public Utilities Commission Ap- proves Continuation of $1.25 Bus Pass. -Abapdonment of the §1 weekly street Death Obtained by University B the Associsted Press. by Tobias Lear, the first President’s steward at Mount Vernon. Corp. James Tanner, then a clerk in the War Department and Ilater of pensions during the scandal of the Harrison ad- wrote the account of death to Hadley H. Walch, years a_court stenograj 's many (See LINGOLN, Page A-3) 5