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MONDAY, AUGUST 1. 1338 TWO Tiie Minneapolis Star. Proof of WPA Ballot Coercion Is Claimed in Missouri And Not Maytag Firm's Labor Hearing Is Postponed 71 HURT WHEN TRAINS COLLIDE Rocky Ridge, Ohio (UP) Wet rails and a crowded schedule were ate civil liberties committee today charged that the Republic Steel corporation and the Youngstown OFFICIALS HUNT 10 IN WEEK-END PETTY CRIMES Police today sought: FIVE MEN who strong-armed Harry Bravis, 1308 E. Twenty-third street, out of $2.25 and his wrist watch, saying they were hungry. They gave him back 25 cents.

A BURGLAR who took purse of Mrs. Fred Oslund, 1125 W. Twenty-eighth street, containing $5, and Mrs. E. Schoengart, 3344 Fourth avenue containing $2.50 while the two were at a party at the home of Mrs.

A. M. Lamreux, 3649 Fifth avenue S. A 88-YEAR-OLD MAN wanted for real estate "swindles, who tried to talk Mrs. Robert W.

Warner, 13 Willow street, out of a down payment to get a buyer for her property. He told her -the city-was to condemn streets in the vi- cinity. Police said the man is an ex-convict. THREE YOUTHS who prowled the car of Alvin Halvorson, 408F Twenty-second avenue at th Nokomis baths, eating a lunch in the car and taking a purse. i Sheet and Tube company spent in employing guards, purchasing vammunition and meeting other expenses in the "Little Steel" strike of 1937.

Robert WoMforth, chief invest! gator for the committee, submit ted the cost estimate at hearings on the strike being conducted by Senator LaFollette, Wisconsin Pro gressive. Woman Returning From Church Sees Mate Die of Poison When Mrs. Peter Roberts, 49, 736 Stryker avenue, St. Paul, came home from church yesterday, Mr. Roberts said, "I've done It now.

Goodbye." Beside him she found a bottle of poison. He died shortly afterward. A skid left the car of William Russeff, Route 8, Minneapolis, in this precarious position late Saturday at Camden bridge in north Minneapolis. GOVERNOR HAS GIVEN HIS DATA I TO FBI AGENTS Charges Influence Help Pendergast Machine to Jefferson City, Mo. (UP) Gov.

Lloyd C. Stark announced today he had furnished jthe Federal Bureau of Investigation with "proof" that WPA workers were being influenced to vote for Tom Pendergast machine candidates in Tuesday's state primary. Last Saturday WPA Administrator-Harry Hopkins in Chicago re jected Stark's complaints by an nouncing that an IT'wWFf" Ini.oeHo-ntlnn 'lln1 failed to show any. coercion of WPA workers in Missouri. "I have turned ovef to a certain FBI agent clear proof of specific I cases of misconduct and political 'activities on the part of eer- Stark tain WPA officials and employes," Stark said.

"I will continue to furnish this FBI agent and his superior, Attor ney General Homer Cummings, as upll nc Mr T4nnlf inn uith nrnnf nf WPA political activity as it is received." Stark Is having a showdown with Pendergast, Kansas City Democratic boss, over a nomination to the state supreme court. Once they were allies, Pender gast having supported Stark for blamed today for a train accident in whch 21 persons were injured, six seriously. Approximately 50 persons were treated at the scene for slight cuts, bruises, and shock. The Commodore Yanderhilt, pasenger train of the New York Central operating between Chicago and New York, crashed into the Mercury, a streamlined train of the same road, operating between Detroit and Cleveland, from behind. The trains were running only five minutes apart.

The Mercury "grazed" an automobile at a crossing and stopped to investigate, as required by regulations. It was raining and when the Commodore Vanderbilt came roar ing along, her brakes wouldn't hold. I roWERS THIRD FLOOR EKSTROM SAYS PEOPLE UNEASY, SEES RESTLESS MONTH P. MORGAN? -OR- JACK MORGAN? Illness Hares Identity of 'Farm Hand' Indianapolis, Ind. John Pierpont Morgan III, 21, scion of the New York banking family, has been working incognito as a farm hand, it was learned today after he had undergone an appendectomy at St.

Vincent hospital. He is the son of Junius Morgan and the grandson of J. Pierpont Morgan, head of one of the nation's largest banking houses. He was stricken Saturday while working on Omer Addison's 100-acre farm near Knightstown, .40. miles east of Indianapolis.

Morgan had obtained the job under the name of "Jack Morgan," and made his identity known only after a surgeon had diagnosed his ailment as appendicitis. GEHAN QUITS JUDGES' RAGE Mark H. Gehan, former mayor of St. Paul, today withdrew as a candidate for Ramsey district judge. He gave no reason for the action.

He was the second candidate to withdraw in recent weeks, Judge R. A. Walsh having previously withdrawn as a candidate for re election. Through Walsh's action, John I. Levin became the eighth candidate for one of the four judgeships.

Ge han withdrawal leaves only seven candidates in the field. conservative with the leftist movement gaining power. "England's position is more pow erful than it Jias been. CANADA: Fires will create losses. Agriculture conditions may cause considerable anxiety.

France is better unit ed and stronger than previously. Discord with other natiops will de crease although France makes plain her stand. The conservative element may lost strength. France is turning towards dictatorship. GERMANY: The public will be restless and tensional.

Under-cover activities will come to light. Educational and press activities may receive considerable attention. Hitler should guard personal well-being. He is becoming more opposed. Watch this country.

ITALY: Some financial ventures under the supervision of Mussolini will not be successful. He will be aggressive, independent and dic tatorial to a greater degree this month. SPAIN: The loyalists will receive more aid from other powers. Agitation will grow among the rebel divisions. Fighting will in-, crease and great loss of life and destruction may reduce Spain to a bloody field of waste.

SOUTH AMERICA: Troubles' and difficulties will arise in Chile. The financial and business depart-j ments will be restricted. Argentina has troubles brewing. Fascism is gaining power in politics and eco Brazil finances will bej uncertain. RUSSIA: Russia will be I Patterns-, iK feSx very special .1 5 4 If NLRB Refuses, How-ever, to Recognize Order of Kraschel Washington INS) The National Labor Relations board today suspended hearings in the Maytag company case at Newton, Iowa, for a 48-hour period, but refused to recognize the validity of Gov.

Nelson G. Kraschel's order closing the hearings. It was assumed here that within the 48-hour period the. board will decide whether to have the Maytag hearings continued at Newton in defiance of the governor, or to have them moved elsewhere, possibly to Washington. (Oov.

Krsscri.l had orrt.rwl the hearing halted on the ground- 4t waj a "disturbing factor in the peace of the community." He abw atd the hearing Impeded ef-forte to aettle the labor dispute which re-milted May 9 when a CIO uhlon representing Maytag, employe rejected a 10 per cent wage cut. National guardomen have nen stationed at Newlon unce July 20 to enforce martial The board ttu Inquiring Into union rharxea that -ih Maytag company wa guilty of unfair labor practices.) Civic Rights Probe Ordered on Coast Westwood, Calif. U.R) The U. S. department of justice today opened an investigation of alleged vigilantism, unfair labor practices and violations of civil rights in this strike-torn town.

Federal bureau of investigation agents established headquarters in adjacent Susanville on orders from Attorney General Homer Cummings, following consideration of more than 100 affidavits from Committee for Industrial Organization refugees who were driven from the town at gunpoint in a CIO "purge." S'teel Firms Strike Expenses Disclosed Washington (INS) The sen Independent and forceful. "This nation Is to pay an important" role in the near Some new method will attract- the attention of the entire world. INDIA: Difficulties will bring tension and resentment of opposition. FAR EAST, CHINA Secret aid from other nations will be forthcoming. will gain.

Food will be scarce and the people will face much restriction and need. The government will make every attempt to aid her people. The crop outlook not satisfactory. Some destructive battles may take place this month. JAPAN: The government may be forced to make some changes among political officials.

Japan's position with pother nations is In the. There 'is, the. possibility of an air raid by the Chinese. The navy will come in for attention. Japan will experience much actjvity in foreign trade and commerce.

HAIR DYED THE NATURAL WAY with these famous dyes CHOICE Enaclo $1-50 Paragon) Loxol J' Supervised student work DHTTT'C: BEAUTY rnuL kj school 306 Loeb Arcada QQ Am wide. heavy ertVrt" 8080-, c1wd a Scratch Mlnnca.poll Star Photo. 1 Russeff, without so much as a scratch to show for his close call, grabs a rope to help pull his car to safety. A great deal of money will be released to aid business. A more conciliatory attitude between capital and business may help to bring about a better understanding.

Much attention will be given to institutions and the people therein. The reputation of many governmental and instl-tional leaders is at stake. The president should guard his person during this month. Secret factions are opposing him, as well as other groups. CONGRESS.

HOPES: A great deal of tension may prevail, al though it is not serious. The hoped for boom in business can be looked for in the latter part of the year. Many leaders are at a loss just how to express or conduct themselves. The welfare of the country looks more hopeful than it has for many months. WHEAT MARKET: A month of contradictory news is foreseen bringing sensational developments in commodity markets.

My opinion Is that we have not as yet seen the lows in grain. WEATHER: This will be a month of variable weather with many changes of temperature. Warm, sultry days will be followed by thundershowers. The last half of the month will bring more moisture. STOCK MARKET: Do not get bullish.

Some good moves are in the offing. Considerable trading with a large volume is indicated. My opinion is that European economics and international finances are important. FOREIGN WORLD: Financial distress and anxiety will continue throughout the nations. Taxation will bring added troubles to the people.

ENGLAND: The army and navy will be increased. Business affairs will be somewhat better. Government will be more DINTY MOORE SAUSAGE 2210 105 Henn. HEATING CONDITIONING Sold in Minneapolis by i 111 I C- I 'i'' 20e i jjlflf sale or llriraeir2) MATTRESSES the governorship, but they broke last year. The governor sided with an antl- Pendergast coalition in the munici pal primary last spring but Pen- dergast's men won it anyhow.

Pendergast choe Judge James V. Billings as candidate for the supreme court, aod Stark picked Judge James M. Douglas. The winning backer will emerge as the Democratic commander In Missouri. Obscured in the fight was the campaign of Bennett Champ Clark, seeking renomination to the U.

S. senate. He was opposed by Joseph T. Davis, St. Louis attorney and Willis H.

Meredith. Neither Stark nor Pendergast had any objections to Clark and they let him wage his campaign independently of the lntra-party row. Thirteen congressional candidates also are being nominated. The state is predominantly Demo cratic. AMUSEMENTS, SCHOOLS: These departments will not be as pleasant as they could be.

There will be a tendency for expenditures to be curtailed in theatrical and educational affairs. Many broken engagements, contracts and promises will occur this month. LABOR, HEALTH, MILITARY AFFAntS: There will be a grad ual improvement In labor this month. Wage cutting will bring some controversy. Federal projects will get well under way if municipalities can agree among themselves.

Rapid increase of army and navy developments may occur. A decided step up will be taken in munitions, aviation, ship build ing. Some disasters will take place on the sea and in the air. This country should be alert for women spies. The health of the nation is under peculiar cycles and it is advisable to use good 1uda- ment in eating and drinking.

We will hear of many, mysterious poisonings. There will be many in- testinal complaints, skin disturb ances, high blood pressure and nervous disorders. FOREIGN RELATIONS. MAR RIAGE: Our relations with foreign countries will be more peace ful and trade concessions will fa vor us. Important diplomatic developments of a secret nature with a foreign power will take rlace.

The marriage rate will increase with many strange marriages taking place. TAXES, DEATHS: The oups- tion of taxation will come hnrp the public again. Corruption may come to light in places least expected. A great deal of orjnositinn is developing as to spending and taxing programs. The death rate will be un-usually high for August.

People in high political, religious, educational and institutional circles will be affected. Many deaths will occur bv drowning, poisoning and accidents. COURTS, RELIGION. EDUCA. TION: A great deal of propa ganda will come out in these departments.

BUSINESS, ADMINISTRATION: The business cycle is eraduallv im proving in the heavier industries, although a great deal of controversy may prevail because of re straint and uncertainty of the fa ture. AIR UJi Made for Powers by 'Land Nod1 save more than Yz (q 7 5 regularly $15.00 Healthful, refreshing sleep specially priced That's exactly what you get in this Sale of Inner Spring Mattresses. Made by a nationally known maker, who in our knows all there IS.to know, about comfort, durability, and construction. Resilient coil spring unit deeply buried in soft, cotton felt padding. Long-wearing Art Ticking" covers in you? choice of favorite colors Full and twin sizes so can equip every bed in your home with a fresh, new mattress at a big saving.

Here's a value you wo n't want to miss -Editor'! note: Dr. Ekitrom'a observation are presented by The 8lr for those who find hts calculations of Interest. These calculations In no nay reflect opinions of The Htar nor are thev to be Interpreted as Indicating The Star's approval or disapproval of astrology. By DR. GUSTAVE EKSTROM Minnesota Astrological Association The temperament of the people will be uneasy and much thought will be given as to "What's Next" as It affects the ty't, home, employment, personal interests and their well- being.

A somewhat restless period prevails and it. behooves all of xis to be a little conservative. FINANCES: A great deal of uncertainty will ex Dr. Ekstrom ist In this department and many plans and schemes will be forth coming. A somewhat hesitant mood may prevail as to any new ventures or expansion on the part of business.

There will be heavy expenditures to increase employment with forthcoming plans of new taxation Sly opinion is that Important new developments center around finances, monopolies, speculation, theaters, 'schools, religious and government activities. A great deal of controversy Is forthcoming. This will be a difficult period for many small businesses. The "long range cycle is gradually creeping upwards, however, as far as business is concerned. The outlook for the northwest Is quite, promising.

Transportation companies wilt a busy month. Agreements of a far-reaching nature, are Jn the making. Many journeys will be taken for pleasure. The accident rate will be high all month. AGRICULTURE, MINING, BUILDING: A great deal of activity will center around these departments.

Thoueh all Is not en tirely peaceful, an improvement is seen in a business way. The weather will cause a great deal of destruction in agricultural regions and -in some of the larger cities. There will be many fires and explosions and it is advisable to be more, than usually carefuL There will be earthquakes in various parts of the world. The party out of power will be active and; The new Progressive jjarfy will have a healthy growth and will be heard from. SIQ $91.

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