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BINGHAMTON PRES City Edition CODE luiiiiratus Na. Vol. 5G, No. 50. THIRTY-SIX PAGES FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 8, PRICE THREE CENTS ID) CALLS IP AID) INSURAKC 11 AU Indicated Steel race- in THE WEATHER Fair and warmer tonlghf.

Ixiw-put temperature near 58 degrees. Saturday warmer. D. SOCIAL Immediate Crisis Reaches Top, Killed Highlights of the President's Plea for Social Security Davis Settles -Anglo-French Arms Discord American Intervention Paves Way for Reich's Return for Parley OUTLOOK IS HOPEFUL Vast Program Outlined for 'Greater Deal' Message to Congress Asks Unemployment, Old Age Insurance SECURITY IS HIS AIM Washington, June 8 (Associated Press) Highlights from President Roosevelt' message to Congress todap, outlining his housing, population distribution and social insurance policies: "These three great objectives the security of the home, the security of livelihood and the security of social insurance are, it seems to me, a minimum of the promise that we can offer to the American people." President May Hold Congress in Steel Crisis Possibility of Emergency Likely to Block Early Adjournment WAGNER BILL PUSHED Executives' Reply to Gen. Johnson Plan Eagerly Awaited in Capital NRA Believes Walkout Will Be Prevented Rival Union Factions, Meanwhile, Iron Out Their Differences PARLEY IS ARRANGED Committee of Five Formed to Confer With Government Officials Will Rogers Protests Back-Passing Trend in Steel Strike Crisis to utr Kdltor of Tilt Bimhiinloa Pre Hollywood, June 8 Both sides in the steel business seem anxious to strike.

Well, If they would only strike Just each other it wouldn't be so bad. Don't it look like there ought ought to be some civilized way of finding out what the employe and employer owed to each other? The latest papers say that "it's up to the President now." Is there anything difficult under the sun that's not put up to that man He will eventually be asked to decide if the five tittle babies born in Canada must go to the World's Fair In Chicago or not. Tours, WILL ROGERS. 'The American people can be trusted to decide wisely upon the measures taken by the government to eliminate the abuses of the past and to proceed In the direction of the greatest pood for the greatest number." 'We are working toward the ultimate objective of making it possible for American families to live as Americans should." 'We cannot fail to act when hundreds of thousands of families live where there Is no reasonable prospect of a. living In the years to come." 'It would be absurd to undertake too many projects at onco or to do a patch of work here and another there without finishing the whole of an Individual project." 'To that ('our ancient habit of and must not revert." pork barrel legislation') we cannot Fear and worry based on unknown danger contribute to social un; rest and economic demoralization." 'Next winter we may well undertake the great task of furthering the security of the citizen and his family through social insurance." 'The various types of social insurance are Interrelated and I think it is difficult to attempt to solve them piecemeal." 'Snple scope is left for the exercise of private initiative." DOROTHY DELL GOFF Famed Movie Actress Dies in Auto Crash Surgeon Fatally Injured; Car Leaves Road After Party Pasadena, June 8 (Associated Press) Dorothy Dell Goff, daughter of a wealthy retired New Orleans lumberman, who attained spectacular prominence in motion pictures within the last several months, was killed early today in an automobile accident.

Her companion, Dr. Carl Wagner, prominent Pasadena surgeon, who was questioned by authorities several months ago In connection with the unsolved murder of Dr. Leonard Siever, a. well known Pasadena dentist, was fatally Injured. He died six hours later.

Miss Goff, known on the screen as Dorothy Dell, and Dr. Wagner had just left an Altadena Inn after a gay party, police said, when the surgeon's large sedan plunged off a road, snapped oft a light pole and came to rest at the bottom of a ditch. The automobile, police reported, was telescoped to half its normal length. Miss Dell, who had apneared on the New York stage and in Zieg-feld's Follies, came to Hollywood last December to play bit parts in motion pictures for Paramount Studios. Studio executives, however, soon gave her more important roles and she was given the lead opposite Victor Mclaglen in the recent release "Wharf Angel." Another featured Dart in Little nMiss Marker" followed and Miss Dell had just completed her third starring vehicle "Shoot the Works." which was previewed at 'arameunt studios only last night.

Miss Dell was born in Hatties- burg, and received her schooling' in New Orleans. She won the beauty title of Miss Universe in 1930. Head of Moose Urges Slum Elimination Drive Gloversville, June 8 (Associ ated Press) tT. S. Senator James J.

Davis, Republican, of Pennsylvania aunroma dictator nf the Calls for Conservation of Natural Resources; Warns of 'Pork Barrel' Text of President Roosevelt's message will be found on Page J. Washington, June (United Press) The pattern of a greater new deal a social order promising seeurity for all through insurance against unemployment and old-age ami planned use of natural re sources was presented to Con gress today by President Roosevelt. Regarded by the White House as one of the most important documents transmitted to Capitol Hill by this administration, the message encompassed the whole national economic picture and charted for the next Congress the new reforms Mr. Roosevelt seeks. To observers the message was th "follow through" to the San Francisco Commonwealth address made by the Chief Executive when he was the 1932 Democratic candidate.

In that speech he erected the framework for undertakings si-ready accomplished and for a return to true social values. Security for the individual, the family, the home, was the tenor of today's communication, through nhich the President skilfully wove the pattern of his greater new deal. He suggested guarantees for the aged and jobless after review ing legislation Bince 193.1, calling attention to necessity for addi tional emergency measures at this session and finally, bluntly warn ntp mat mo nu uu ixie pom Barrel" had been nailed down to stay. "Next winter we may well undertake the great task of furthering the security of the citizen and his family through social Insurance." the President said. "This Is not an untried experiment.

Lessons of experience are available frnm states, from Indus- tries and from many nations- of 4Kn t.tliA 1 .1 IT1 types of social Insurance are Interrelated; and I think It is diN fleult to attempt to solve them piecemeal. "Hence, I am looking for a sound means which I can recommend to provide at once security against several of the great disturbing factors of lift! especially those which relate to unemployment and old age. "I believe there should be a maximum of cooperation between the states and the Federal government. I believe that the funds necessary to provide this Insurance should be raised by contribu tion rather than b. an Increase in eeneral taxation.

"Above all, I am convinced that eral states should meet at least portion or the cost of management, leaving to the Federal government the responsibility of investing, maintaining and safeguarding the funds constituting the necessary insurance reserves." Mr. Roosevelt explained that he has commenced to make, with the greatest of care, the necessary actuarial and other studies necessary for the formulation of plans for consideration of the 74th Con- gress. "These three great objectives." F. D. R.

Pushes Drought Relief Despite Rains President Prepares to Ask Congress Soon for Half-Billion Aid Washington, June 8 (Associated Press) A warning that the drought still 'is a disaster despite continuing rain prompted the relief administration today to carry on- with its $525,000,000 relief program. Without waiting for Congress to act. President Roosevelt instructed Harrv L. Hopkins, relief adminis trator', to proceed with the pro gram. The President will ask Congress for the money soon.

Reports of rain and predictions of more brought little cheer to the agriculture department. One expert said, though, that the rain would help the corn and spring wheat in Iowa and parts of South Dakota substantially and would make possible the sprouting of forage crops for cattle. Pastures and spring wheat crops in the northern part of the wheat belt, however, were said to have benefited hut little. The extent of the damage to crops was to be told today in the agriculture department's monthly crop report. Its release was moved forward from the regular publication date to give the Federal relief officials new information.

St. Paul, June 8 (Associated Press) Rain drummed a dance of dollars on the sun-baked farm lands of the Northwest today; Worth $50,000,000 by one expert's estimate in North Dakota alone, the steady downpour flooded fields in nearly every section (Cnntlnnrd on Pago Twelve) French Expect to Renew Alliance With Poland Paris, June 8 (Associated Press) Plans to revive a military alliance between Poland and France as another step to surround Germany were being made today. Major General Eugene Debeney. former chief of the general staff of the French army, will go to Warsaw soon with a big staff of experts, it was announced. General Debeney is expected to restore close cooperation between France and Poland.

'Flat Feet' Wrong Term for Pittsburgh Police Pittsburgh, June 8 (Associated Press) "Flat feet" is a misnomer when applied to Pittsburgh policemen and Dr. Daniel E. Sable, public safety department surgeon, can prove it. Dr. Sable, reported after the annual physical examinations that only 3.S2 per cent of this city's coppers have spread-agled arches.

This, he said, Is the lowest proportion for any police in the court. Hunt Widened for Evidence ofPropaganda Hearings Suspend as Nazi Investigators Extend Their Activities Washington, June 8 (I'nited Press) Special agents for the House Nazi investigating commit tee today sought new evidence of secret foreign propaganda, in the United States. Hearings were suspended for the time being, to resume In New York after Congress closes. Committee members were pleased with success thus far In exposing the machinery of Nazi propaganda efforts. Instructions were given agents to redouble efforts to bring to light activities of alien individuals and groups working In behalf of their governments in this country.

This action was taken after three days of hearings brought evidence of widespread attempts to ape the organization of the German Nazis in this country and to spread Nazi doctrines. Highlights of the inquiry: Testimony that alien German members of a "Steel Helmet" organization were enlisting in the New York National Guard and using rifles from militia barracks in their private drills. Testimony that German consular and diplomatic agents in the United States were aiding in the spread of V. 1 1, 1 Hit. TU ri.irt the German embassy.

I Evidence that the "Silver Shirts of America" spread stories thnt I France Less Adamant on German Rearming; Others Join in Accord Geneva, June 8 (Associated Press) Norman 1L Davis, United States ambassador-at-large, said today that the disarmament agree ment reached last night between France and Great Britain Is of real value and paves the way for solving the disarmament problem if that problem can be solved. The American will leave next week for London to represent the United States at the preliminary conversation looking toward the naval conference of 1935. Mr. Davis said a reconciliation actually had been reached between France and England, despite the Acrimonious discussion early in the week and that this reconciliation takes into account both govern ments position. Louis Barthou, French foreign minister, this afternoon addressed the full conference in support of a resolution in which France and Great Britain, their views finally reconciled, outline a plan for future action.

M. Barthou praised Mr. Davis for assisting in bringing about the agreement on procedure between the trench and British. Mr. Davis' intercession was hope ful because of his "experience, wis dom, authority and love of peace," m.

uartnou said. Action of the American delegate again 'demon strates the -traditional friendship between the United States and France," M. Barthou added. Alluding to the Franco-British controversy, M. Barthou said it is over and that the two nations "in which liberty reigns." will settle their problems In a spirit of perfect friendship.

The French minister expressed the hope Germany will return to the conference. He denied France, "either in thought or act is carry (Continued oo Paso Twelve) ALL ON BIG PLANE LIVE AFTER CRACKUP IN FOREST; 4 HURT Injured Co-Pilot Crawls Five Miles to Report the Accident SeHock, June 8 (Putted Press). All passengers of the United Air Lines Seattle-bound transport which crashed in a wooded wilderness of the Cedar river watershed are alive, and a rescue party is close to the plane. P. C.

Beezley, Seattle, one of the six passengers aboard the trans port, was found In woods about a mile from the plane by U. S. Forest Ranger Allard Shipmand, a logging foreman. Co-pilot Dwlght Hanen stag gered five miles to a mountain home to report the fceattle-Spo- kage airliner down. He had a possible fractured skull.

Hansen believed Pilot Ben Red- field and two. passengers were In jured. Four other passengers and a stewardess were believed unhurt. The passengers were Mrs. O.

G. Johannesen of Spokane and Mr. Beezley. Robert Clark, Wen- atchee: David Moore and Merce des Boyd, Winthrop: Helen Cur- ran, Seattle, and Miss Marian Bennett, stewardess. DIARY BRINGS JAIL TJERM Milwaukee, June 8 (Asso ciated Press) Many notings of Otto drunk today and very tew of "Otto sober today," in a little red book kept by his wife, led to a six months' workhouso sentence for Otto-lTartwig.

56. Her husband's drunkenness hurt her boarding house business. Mrs. Gertrude Hartwig told the court. I "Despite the slight recession In factory activities, employment is being well maintained, and payrolls generally are at the highest level since 1931.

"WhHe the greatest unemployment continues in the durable goods industries, improvement in this direction may become evident shortly, as nearly a billion dollars of new financing is planned to be released, now that the long-delayed control bill has become a reality and will permit the return of the investment base in the majority of future stock market transactions." The review said the country was confronted with a new proh-lem of rising living costs, with food prices likely to be higher in the fall as result of drought damage. Washington, June 8 (Associated Press) A possibility of an immediate agreement for settlement of the threatened steel strike was indi-v cated at the NBA this afternoon. Washington, June 8 Unit ed Press) Quarreling factions of. the Amalgamated Associa tion of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers signed a peace pact today and agreed upon a unified committee of five to confer with government officials on the threatened steel strike, the United Press learned. The committee was formed after peace overtures by big Mike Tighe, union president, who has been at odds with the union's so-called rank and file committee over "methods of approach." The rank and file has been for "direct action" through President Roosevelt as opposed to Mr, Tighe'a conciliatory methods.

The committee, the United Press was informed, will be composed by Mr. Tighe, Edward W. Miller, union vice president; William l.onK, Weirton, W. Va, Clarence Irwin, Youngstown, and Karl J. For beck, MoKeesport, representing the rank and file.

Meanwhile. Iron and steel Industry leaders were understood to have arranged meetings with General Hugh Johnson, who earl ier conferred with Eugene G.J of the Bethlehem Steel Corp. Move by President Waited by Both Sides Warrington, June 8 (Associated Press) A direct move by President Roosevelt to prevent a general steel strike from crippling the recovery machine seemed imminent today. The NRA and the labor department bad made no apparent headway toward peace, and It was recalled that in a similar impasse "resident Roosevelt stepped in at the hour and averted a major automobile strike. developments included: ONE.

A group of grim-faced steelworkers, after visiting the White Mouse and finding the President not in his office, said they would be back today. They said they would ask him "if 3110,000 steel workers have got to strike" to secure collective bargaining. 1 Edward F. MeGrady, sistant secretary of labor, said ne would write to the American Iron and Steel Institute, asking the industrialists to come here to a peace conference with orkers. THKLE.

Hugh S. Johnson, NRA administrator, awaited a letter "aid to be on its way from the nstittite in New York. Whether contained a reply to Johnsons proposal for a special labor foard to solve steel disputes was nr)t disclosed. Measures to prevent bloodshed were discussed yesterday in a conference by Secretary of Labor Perkins and Governor inchot of Pennsylvania, who few here. F'VF, Michael F.

Tighe. presi-cent of the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin orkers. organization which 'nreatens the strike In mid- "une on the grounds that the sni of collective "as been denied, "ere tnrlav bargaining is expected was no further statement rom the industrialists, who have (Continued Pace Twelve) Schwab Falls on Staee During Commencement June Press! f-h-i. xi (Associ- Schwab. '--VArU hi- Ltei master, resiea si, "is estate todav nftr fn which! him "fch at the commencement ex- 8 at st- Francis College, Schwab tripped over a loos.

se rug on the platform and fell flat nn h. fi h. and fell flat on 'ore tv. his face be- ii i i i.v i i i aim McCort and aignitanes. He was not I injured.

The noted indus- yearly attends the gradu- exercises at St. Francis, sit- Ulr tt near h'S bo ho01 home ln Washington, June 8 (United Press) President Roosevelt was understood today to favor keeping Congress in session to pass emergency legislation if the administration fails to avert the threatened national steel strike on June 18. Meantime, it was reported that Senate leaders have been instructed to take up the Wagner labor disputes bill an soon as the silver bill is disposed of. The bill, which sets up machinery for administering collective bargaining provisions of the recovery act, is intended for just such emergencies as the present crisis in the steel Industry. Congress has been anxious to pack up and go home.

Both Democratic and Republican leaders preferred to leave the Wagner bill for consideration next session, but In view of the growing seriousness of the steel situation this attitude is changing. Senator Joseph T. Robinson, Democratic majority leader, in formed President Roosevelt Coiv gress could adjourn next week, al though he explained it was not yet practicable to fix a date. Chances of arbitration in the threatened strike of approximately 100,000 members of the Amalga mated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers remained uncer tain, pending receipt by NRA Administrator Hugh Johnson of the reply of the Steel and Iron-ImVtl--tute to a compromise proposal he submitted to them in New York on Wednesday. Michael, Tighe.

veteran leader of the Amalgamated, was due here today. There was a possibility he and the more radical rank and file union leaders might confer with the President. The rank and file delegation maintains that the only way the strike can be avoided is for the (Continued on Page Twelve) GIRL REPORTED DEAD TWICE STILL LIVES TO PUZZLE SCIENTISTS Ailment Akin to Sleeping Sickness Keeps Her Unconscious Four Months Cooperstown, June 8 (Associated Press) Unconscious for four months In the Immogene Bassett hospital, reported dead twice yesterday as a result of what was described as clerical errors, Jean Bur-bank, nine months old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Burbank of Richfield Springs, was alive today, presenting the medical profession with a very rare and unusual rase.

Specialists at New Haven and at Johns Hopkins I niverslty were, called to the infant's aid before she I brought here. After months i of watching and analysis, her ail- i ment, resembling sleeping sickness I in some respects, was believed to i be atrophy of the brain. Her con- dition today was described at the hospital as grave. i The childs father Is athletic, coach in the high school at Richfield Springs. Deputy Sheriff Rescued From Under Blazing Car Rochester, June 8 (Associated Press) Deputy Sheriff George F.

Bastain was rescued from beneath! a burning automobile early today by his companion. Deputy Arthur i E. Kleinhammer. after a motorist had crashed into the car while Mr. Kleinhammer was standing alongside it questioning a hitchhiker.

Mr. Eastain was slightly burned and received a back injury. Mr. Kleinhammer also received a back strain lifting the car from Mr. Bastaln's body.

Both were taken home after treatment at Genesee hospital. Libby Holman to Return to Footlights June 16 Philadelphia. June (Associated Press) Mrs. Elizabeth Holman Reynolds, or just Libby Holman, makes her debut in dramatics on June 16 at the Hedgerow Theatre, Rose Valley. The onetime torch singer and star of the musical comedy stage has been a pupil of Jasper Deeter, director of the Hedgerow players, for the last few months, traveling from Mont-chanin, to Delaware county, for her lessons.

Libby and her son, Smith Reynolds II, have bpen making their home at Montchanin with Mrs. Louisa Carpenter Jenney, Storm-Ripped El Salvador Is Ruled by Army Hundreds Homeless After Hurricane Takes a Terrific Toll Snn Salvador, Kl Salvador, June 8 (United Press) Martial law was declared today in the wake of a devastating hurricane which caused great damage and possibly considerable loss of life. Unofficial estimates were eight dead and 500 homeless In the vicinity of San Salvador. The storm tore down power lines, disrupted communications and badly damaged many principal biyldlngs. Railroads and highways were impassable because of landslides.

Property damage was estimated at $1,500,000. No urgent need for supplies was evident, although Pan-American Airways announced It was ready to bring In relief from Nicaragua or Guatemala if neces- New York, June 8 (United Press) The republic of El Salvador appeared today to have been devastated by a terrific hurricane. All-America cables said it had been out of communication with El Salvador for 36 hours. Indirect and unofficial advices said It was due to a severe hurricane which caused heavy property loss snd devastated npvasiaiea railway anu teicgrupn lines. No report of casualties was re- ceiveo nere.

rneavy tropical rains dronemng tne coast, with a hurricane moving northwest from British Honduras. Yesterday storm warnings were issued for the southern part of the Gulf of Mexico and the Gulf of Tehuantepec Heavy winds and i rain lashed the coastal states of i Chiapas, Tabasco and Campeche. i Ireland's Split From Britain ir ir i tin, ueriain. tows uevaiera Dublin. I.

F. June elated Press) Nothing certain than the ultimate pepara- 1" tootwzz; pucK "ni is prepared to take the ru" consequences of being an, in 1 full I dependent nation." Mi. De Valera I i (Asso- more Order of Moose, speaking was President Koosevelt was of Irutch united i ress arivices from Bocial insurance should be na-Jewish ancestry and that William I Mexico oi Wednesday reported I tlonal in Bcope, although the sev- D. Peilev. fugitive leader of the Stiver Sh(rts, planned to install himself in the White House as the Hitler of America.

Charges that several foreign gov- ernments hired expensive publicity agents to distribute favorable stories in thls country. Representative Samuel Dlckstein, (Contlned an Pe Sixteen) King Solomon Decision Settles a Baby Case i Chicago. June 8 he pointed out "the security of the home, the security of hood and the security of social in- VT. of Ireland and Great Britain, 1 "1 Z. President Eamon de Valera told wife.

Thelma, negroes, came to Business Continues to Gain in Spite of Drought, Strikes at the state convention here to day urged support of legislation f6r subsidizing building trades for i a nation-wide drive on the eradi- cation of slums. He also urged relentless war- fare on Communism, reaffirmed his fnith in the protective tariff and declared complete isolation from foreign affairs was impracticable. Senator Davis was given an ovation by the 400 delegates and visitors. Ask Mrs. Collings to View Husband's Murder Suspect Brooklyn.

June 8 (Associated Press) Police summoned today the widow of Benjamin P. Collings to view a man picked up an a suspect in a New Haven slaying, to ascertain whether he may have been concerned in her husband's mysterious murder on his yacht three years ago. The suspect James P. May. 26, ex-sailor of New Britain, said he thought he was in Jail when Mr.

Collings was slain on the Penguin oft Lloyd's Long Island Sound, but police asked Mrs. Collings to come from Stamford in an effort to identify him. Bare Backs Are Banned for Next British Court 1 London, June 8 United Press) Debutantes who will be presented to tne KlnB nd Que" the royal court next Tuesday ana weunenuay, including 22 Americans, must be dressed with modesty and good taste, the Queen ruled today. Queen Mary was displeased by 1 -v. ci i n(u the extreme colors and bare Dacks shown at the court presentations last month.

The approved model gown has a high neck, sleeves reaching the elbow and ankle-length skirts. "Tere wi" a 102 With Silver Stomach Grand Crossing police station "sun- arnHiii. Th nrwimpnt wATprt hot. tw, William Keith re- membered his bible. he said, -we'll "I'll settle cut the baby in two and each can take a half.

Al and Thelma subsided. "She can take him," said the father. "And yoif can come and visit him," saidthe mother. Leukemia Victim Dies we should overcome it and become i I great and prosperous." Erie Steamship Aground With CreW Ot Z0 Aboard RufTalo. June 8 (Aocialed SPressl Welhelmme.

with a. rrm of Port Colborne. The coastguard! I 1 I surance are, it seems to me, a minimum of the promise that we can offer to the American people." "They constitute a right which (Continued on Pace Sixteen) Chicago Fire Victim Lives Springfield. June 8 (Associated Press) Ferdinand Wag- rnnt. whn i A in rrnf a now itnm.

after the first SO years has managed to get along with oner imade partly of silver for another 2 years. Now 102. Waggoner has had a stomach of silver tubes since was accidentally shot the back at the Chicago fire in 1871. SPECIALIST FAILS TO CTRE SELF Los Angeles, June 8 (-Associated Press) Dr. R.

L. Wallace, 59. was called to the home of Mrs. Lawrence Wise to treat her for a heart ailment. Just as he was about to administer a stimulant to his patient Dr.

Wallace was stricken with a heart malady and died. After fi Mnnfric' IllnPS i of about 20, was reported aground Alter ITlOniDS xke thjg afternoon off i Morgans Point, eight miles west New Tork. June 8 (Associated Press) Despite drought damage to crops and tension arising from labor unrest, business shows on the whole sn inclination to move forward on the recovery trend In evidence for more than a year. Dun tc Bradstreet, reported today in Its weekly trade review. Weather conditions have stimulated retail trade, according to the review, although business in drought areas has been hurt and volume gains there over last year have been almost wiped out.

"The average of industrial operations has been well maintained," it continued, "as a slight expansion in goods has offset the slackening reported by manufacturers of consumers' products. rress) Leukemia, the disease sci-'; entists have yet to find a cure for, today had claimed another life, Norman Burmaster, 30, died at hi home here yesterdav, six months after he had contracted I the disease. His condition became serious last March snd, too weak! to work, he passed his time visit-! ing friends. I i station here answered a distress call by sending a tug, a cutter nd a life boat. The coast guard had no details and it was not known whether the crew was in danger.

The lake is calm. The Welhelmine is hievd to be a Canadian ship. She is not listed under American registry, I I.