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Full Members of Associated Press. THREE CENTS All Right of Republication Reserved. luuu VUU-uu 1UU, Elmir Founded 18SS. Aietcs Behind the Pietcs RECOGN CUBAN Many Red Activities Politics In Loans That Shorter Week How Germans Fare Copyright. 1934 MA IT MAY ppjn JLlLM Uo President's Money Program Stirs Foes in Congress Cuban President High Finance 2,500 Killed On One India Quake Section Mendieta Becomes Insular; President; Strike in Havana Right to Seize Gold Is Upheld By Cummings Attorney General's Ruling Fails to Satisfy Senators House in Row Over Committees' Prerogatives alley's 'Twin' 4.

rXR. CARLOS MENDD3TA, 60, shown above, is the new President of Cuba. He succeeds Carlos Hevia, who resigned after holding office only 40 hours. Will Create State Board For Planning Governor Tells Agricultural Society of Move to Aid Farmers Joins Gannett in Criticizing AAA Albany (AP) Governor Lehman is preparing to create a state planning board to recommend solution of problems affecting agriculture, industry and transportation. His plan was disclosed at the annual dinner of the New York State Agricultural Society last night.

Just before the Governor spoke, Frank E. Gannett, publisher of The Gannett Newspapers, paid tribute to President Roosevelt for his "supreme courage" in carrying out his monetary policies in the face of intense opposition. AAA Under Fire Both Mr. Gannett and Mr. Lehman criticized the Ajricultural Adjustment Administration.

Mr. Gannett disagreed with the general policy of limiting production, while the" Governor blamed the AAA for unnecessary delay in returning the milk marketing agreement for the New York milk ehed. (Text of Mr. Gannett's address will be found on page 24.) Governor Lehman explained that his proposed planning board will act with expert, technical advice to (Please Turn to Page 23) Repeal Ruining island Bootlegs St. Pierre, Mlq.

(AP) Bootlegging at St. Pierre et Miquelon, French islands a few miles south of Newfoundland, has all but collapsed since repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment in the United States. Canadian distillers who hold large stocks of rye whiskey on the island have started to sell legiti mately to the United States. They refuse to sell to smuggling interests. Agencies for first-class brands of scotch, French champagne, cordials and liquers held by Canadian distillers' representatives here have taken the same stand.

Rare Books Burned In Jamestown Fire Jamestown (AP) Rare books valued at $20,000 were destroyed in a fire which broke out today in the basement of the Frank Clark drug store. Clark has maintained a book store in the basement for more than 50 years. Many copies of choice first editions were ruined either by fire or water. The drug store dam age was $5,000. 17 Jv- v'A '1 "z' (.

IrZ WASHINGTON By George Durno MOSCOW Two months have passed since America took Russia back to her bosom. Ambassadors have been exchanged and prelim-ary work looking to the opening of new trade channels is well under way. Aa condition No 2 to Washington's recognition of the Soviet Government President Roosevelt made Moscow promise it would not lift a finger by outlay of money or otherwise to foment Communistic tendencies in the United States. Nothing was said about the Amtorg in the agreement Commissar Litvinoff signed but our secret agents have good reason to believe this Russian-controlled New York City trading corporation has been financing many of the principal "red" agitators in recent years. Have Communistic demonstrations and activities diminished since Nov.

16? An hour's talk with federal operatives and police officials who check reports from all over the country proves illuminating. The answer is that agitation is proceeding on about the same scale as before. Organizers and speakers continue to tour from city to city attempting to stir up unrest among the poorest classes. In the larger centers demonstrations of more or less consequence are still staged periodically. Our undercover men are a little reluctant to openly charge a newly-recognized nation with breaking faith so soon but they are convinced the old order still prevails.

At least their investigations haven't developed any change for the better. JACK Communist spokesmen undoubtedly will seize upon this statement as proof of the contention Moscow never did underwrite the American malcontents. They can argue that the movement in this country is 100 per cent domestic and carried on only by Americans. But where does the jack come from? ask the police. Men and women can't be paid regularly and sent all over the country on speaking tours unless a war chest exists somewhere.

Again "red' leaders would answer that the coin comes frm rfsmall contributions collected from a large number of sympathizers-. They would say further that the "brothers" and "sisters" working for the cause draw mere pittances, being in the movement because of deep-rooted conviction. But, reply the officers, there is no central treasury organization. And as for collections a recent meeting in Washington is typical. About 80 people were present, Rent of the hall was $4.

It was announced the Unemployed Council would contribute $2 if the audience would chip in the rest. After the hat was passed a careful count totalled $1.84. A final stirring appeal brought out another quarter to save the night. This left up to others the speaker's traveling expenses here and on to the next city. CONSTITUTIONAL, Administration leaders were thoroughly cheered by the Supreme Court decision in the Minnesota mortgage moratorium case but after due reflection they have decided not to put all of their eggs in that basket.

Although Chief Justice Hughes and the liberals upheld the paramount right of the public interest over tne individual in time of national emergency higher-ups in Washington are not unmindful that the case revolved around an act of a State Legislature. The decision probably will give the dissenters cause to pause but each case before the supreme tribunal is considered on its individual merit. Perhaps deliberately, as suggested by many laymen, the Court chose the Minnesota appeal rather than one directly affecting any national legislation embodying a New Deal departure from the old order. BLOSSOMS Republicans will tell you the Home Owner's Loan Corporation and the Farm Credit Administration despite all complaints about slowness in refinancing mortgages will blossom into excellent political organizations. For example they estimate that in New York State alone the HOLC will have 100,000 homes under mortgage by election time.

In similar fashion, many thousands of farms will have been put under obligation. "Do you think all these babies are going to want a change in administration?" wailed one G.O.P. stalwart. "Not much." NOTES Fascinated sight-seers sit gaga in the Senate galleries and listen to Senator William E. Borah speak "extemporaneously." Apartment house neighbors of the from Idaho say they can always tell when one of these speeches is forthcoming.

They can bear the Senator rehearsing. No news to members of the upper House who all know Borah carefully outlines his important addresses. That long-waited crime report from Prof. Ray Moley should be turned in to President Roosevelt any day now. Part of Moley's ideas have already been conveyed informally to Assistant Attorney General Keenan in charge of suppressing the crime It is understood that what the White House get probably will NOT be made public.

Walker's Accuser AFTER Margaret Shore, a night club entertainer of Jersey City, (above), told her story to a New York court, William H. Walker a nephew of New York's former Mayor James J. Walker, was held for the grand jury on a charge of felonious assault. Drive to Oust Gurry Seen in Tammany Split New Tork (AP) Tammany Hall leaders are trying to ascertain whether the revolt of the city Board of Aldermen, coupled with formation of a Democratic-Recovery Party, presaged a quick drive for the removal of John F. Curry, Tammany chieftain.

A movement to overthrow Curry in view of the party's defeat in the mayoralty election, has been considered inevitable in Tammany Hall, but the swiftness with which the two events occurred startled veterans of the wigwam. Behind the drive to end Curry's regime political observers saw the hand of Postmaster General James A. Farley. In both the sudden blows at Tammany and its leadership forces commanded by Secretary of State Edward J. Flynn, Bronx leader and a political intimate of Farley, predominated.

It was a coalition of Flynn forces with Fusionists and a scattering of anti-Curry and McCooey Democrats that Tuesday Tammany's grip on the Board of Aldermen for the first time in many years. Within Tammany Edward A. Ahearn. close friend of former Gov. Alfred E.

Smith, was regarded as the strongest possible candidate to succeed Curry. Ahearn is said never to have become reconciled to Curry's leadership. Joseph Devlin Dies; Noted Irish Leader Belfast, Ireland (AP) Joseph Devlin, 62. veteran Nationalist leader of Ireland, died here early today. He was known as the "Irish Demosthenes." Five thousand children had prayed in West Belfast churches for his recovery.

Devlin headed six missions to the United States and one to Australia and brought home large sums of money for his party. He fought the greater part of his life for home rule in Ireland. Motorists Protest Diversion of Taxes Albany (AP) New York legislators today had written invitations to attend afas-s meeting of Albany area motorists Friday afternoon to protest excessive gasoline taxation and diversion of motorists special taxes from highway construction and maintenance. Legislators were Invited to obtain a "cross section of the opinions." Sports News P)AILY sports reports in lJ The Star-Gazette will give you the latest dope in the sports world. Complete reports on local and vicinity basketball leagues and teams.

Read Baldy's daily comment on today's sports page. Bib ar District Alone Ac counts for Large Death Toll Rescue Efforts Hani-pered by Impassable Roads Calcutta AP) At least 2,500 persons were killed in the Bihar District alone in the terrific earth shocks which shook all India Monday, a gov ernment announcement said today. Apparently the city which suffered most was Muzaffarpur, officials eaid, where the earthquake dead now are known to total 600, while it is estimated that several hundred were killed in Monghyr. Impeding rescue efforts, roads to Muzaffarpur are impassable and in the city indescribable scenes of horror were reported with wailing mothers searching through the debris and homeless and in some cases, orphaned children wandering about stunned by the catastrophe. The affected area, centered largely in the Bihar district, was described in the official report as pitted with holes spouting mud and water.

With increasing indications that the dead would reach into the thousands, additional thousands of injured were taken to improvised medical stations. Byrd Reaches Little America IJttle- America '(Via Mackay ladio) (AP) Admiral Richard E. Uyrd and his Antarctic expedition -rrived here at 12:30 a. E. S.

today. (Unusual static interference made it difficult for the Byrd flagship to communicate with civilization.) The flagship was forced to travel at a reduced speed Tuesday nignt owing to a blizzard. But yesterday the sky cleared slowly and the waters of the Ross Sea became deep blue. The expedition Intended imme diately to determine the state of the old camp at Little America, which Byrd left four years ago. Third Cold Wave Of Winter Hits New York State Albany (AP) Sub-zero temper atures returned to New York State today after a week of normal weather.

Owl's Head, the "ice box" of the Adirondacks. as usual claimed the honor for the lowest mark, 28 be low, while neighboring communi ties reported anywhere from 18 to 10 minus with clear sKies ana biting wind. Malone, near the Canadian bor der, saw the mercury nose dive to 16 below, Watertown reported 10 below. Saratoga Springs had an unofficial 12 below and Booneville, 14 below. The Weather Bureau predicted the present wave would be short lived, however, with rising temper ature and snow or rain due to morrow.

Nazis Are Arrested In Vienna Disorder Vienna (AP) Three bombs exploded in front of the railway sta tion today as Nazis demonstrated in connection with the arrival of Ful- vio Suvich, Italian under-Secretary of State, to confer with Austrian officials. Nazis were arrested throughout the nation, but the liveliest dis turbance was in front of the Karls Kirsche. HOTEL BURNS, ONE DEAD Harbor Grace, N. F. (AP) The Empire Hotel and several adjoining buildings were destroyed in a fire here early today which cost the life of Ida Parsons, a teacher, trapped in the hotel.

Seven Servants The hearing on Mrs. Vanee' request for $7,450 monthly alimony and for an order Impounding her husband's income was deferred until next Wednesday on request" of her lawyer, Ben Cohen. Vallee's attorney, S. S. Zagon, said the singer's answer to the separate maintenance suit is en route by air mail from New York and should reach here in time for filing, possibly tomorrow.

After appearing here in a movie with Miss Faye. one of the members of his traveling musical troupe, Vallee left last week-end for the East. Both he and Miss Faye denied the charges In Mrs. Vallee's suit. Veteran Statesman Is Fifth Executive in as Many Months Succeeds Hevia with Support of Politicians Washington (AP) Recognition of the Cuban government by the United States within a reasonable time is a possibility as a result of what the Administration considers the clarification of Cuba's affairs through the selection of CoL Carlos Mendieta as President and the cooperation of all divergent parties, including the army and navy, in the Island.

Havana (AP) Carlos Mendieta, 60-year-old physician, statesman and revolu tionary, today was made Pres ident of Cuba the fifth Pres ident in as many months. Mendieta entered an office which had been vacant overnight, since Carlos Hevia, who had held office 40 hours, suddenly resigned. The Presidency was given to Mendieta by acclamation of a group of leaders of Cuban political life who gathered in the Palace. The inaugural oath was given by the Supreme Court. Accedes to Pleas Mendieta accepted the Presi dency after a night-long resistance against the pleadings of friends who-wished him to become chief executive at once.

Previous to his acceptance, Man uel Marquez Sterling, Secretary of State under Hevia, refused his Con stitutional right to become President himself, preferring that" Mendieta take office without delay. Meanwhile a surprise strike early today tied up Havana's power, water, light, gas and transportation systems. Col. Fulgencio Bastista, com mander of the army, evidently sus pecting that former Secretary of War Antonio Guiteras was at the bottom of the tieup, immediately ordered his arrest While union leaders were not im mediately available, it was believed that today's movement was that originally called for late yesterday, and directed against what some described as "Batista's military dictatorship." (Continued on Page 23) Supervision Key To Arms Accord, Germany Is Told Paris AP) France has in formed Germany that "automatic, periodic and equal supervision" of all armaments must be the foundation of any disarmament agreement, it was learned today. The stand was taken in a memorandum transmitted to Berlin Jan.

1. The German answer is expected daily. The memorandum, it was learned on highest authority, makes the following points among others: 1. Any new non-aggression pact must offer additional guarantees of security without weakening the old ones. 2.

Supervision of armaments must be accepted by all nations signing the pact. 3. Any consideration of German army strength must take into ac count police and other organized forces, such as the Nazi storm troops. Chosen Counsel in Milk Strike Suits Washington (AP) Congress man Sis son, of New York an nounces he has agreed to act as counsel for a number of persons Buinsr the State of New York for damages for injuries allegedly suffered at the hands of state troopers during the Central New York milk I'boliday" some time ago. sais-son said he was accepting on assumption the cases would not be tried until after adjournment of Congress.

wants $7,450 a month, Mrs. Vallee renorted she needed a retinue of seven servants and employees. She said she should have a but ler, a cook, a chef, a chauffeur and a personal maid at $100 a month each. She figured a private secretary and traveling companion at $200 a month and mentioned $130 month for a masseuse. The item of clothe is set at $2,000 a month and $1,000 is asked for maintenance of a home, medi cal expenses, recreation, groceries and entertainment.

The balance of the $7,450 would go for cosmetics, jewelry, insurance, flowers, public utilities and garage bUis. Washington AP) Wrangles over President Roosevelt's plan to commandeer the Federal Reserve's huge gold supply today appeared the major hurdle in the clear path of the 50-60 per cent dollar bill through Congress. Word from Attorney General Cummings that the constitutionality of the proposed gold nationalization was "clear as a bell" drew no answering nod from a small group of Senate critics. Even in the House, where a heavy majority also is assured the measure, the road was not entirely free of bumps. On that side of the Capitol, however, the complexity of the situation was relieved by an authorship row between two committees that left many House members shaking with laughter.

Dispute of Bights The Coinage Committee was given the devaluation bill for hearing and report. The Banking Committee protested vehemently and late yesterday stole a march on its rival by inserting the Administration measure entire under the title of the Goldsborough commodity dollar bill and reporting it forthwith. The Rules Committee may have to umpire the bout. Meanwhile the Treasury continued to receive gold coins and certificates from small holders without penalty, setting back indefinitely its deadline supposed to have gone into effect last midnight-Secretary- MorgenthatT said the order had been temporarily relaxed so business men getting such money in return for merchandise and services could dispose of it. (Please Turn to Page 23) South Sea Cruise Yacht Abandoned; 11 Aboard Escape New York (AP) Three women and 11 men who set out Tuesday to cruise the warm Southern seas, came back today as survivors of a near tragedy of the blustering Atlantic.

The party, recruited for the cruise by "share-the-cost" advertisements, put to sea Tuesday from N. aboard the 86-foot, two-master auxiliary yacht Ala-myth. Yesterday they were rescued from their sinking craft by the tanker Gulfland, 75 "miles south of Barnegat, N. J. The survivors were brought back by the Coast Guard cutter Thetis.

Driscoll Is Chosen Buffalo Postmaster Washington (AP) Selection of former Congressman Daniel A. Driscoll for the postmastership at Buffalo WAS annrnvsit tnrtatr irk VitrrW -rr i6u Administration circles. Democratic teaaers tentatively decided upon Driscoll last week. LATE NEWS BULLETINS By the Associated Press London A British government committee tonight recommended the legalization of voluntary sterilization for mentally defective and some physically defective persons. The committee was appointed early last year by the Ministry of Health.

Washington The House Coinage Committee today approved the President's dollar devaluation bill, adding an amendment requiring the Secretary of the Treasury to report to Congress on operations of the stabilization fund. WIlkea-Barre A temporary Injunction restraining member ef the newly organized United Anthracite "Miners Union from picketing mines of the Hudson Coal Company was handed down today by Judge Benjamin R. Jones of Luzerne County Court. Albany Governor Lthmu today verified a report that former Mayor John P. O'Brien had withdrawn as a candidate for appointment to the Supreme Court bench In the First Judicial District.

WUkes-Barre Striking anthracite miners today voted defiance of the National Labor Board and agreed to carry their grievance directly to President Roosevelt. INVESTED $40 In Pratt Whitney Aircraft stock in 1926, and in less than four years Charles W. Deeds ran the amount to more than five million dollars. This was the startling disclosure made before the Senate air mall contract inquiry. Deeds, 31-year-old treasurer of the United Aircraft Transportation company, Is shown testifying.

Capital Looks For Democrat Party Shakeup President's Blast Against Party Members Practicing Law in Washington Al- ready- Causes. Resignations Washington (AP) Further resignations from the Democratic National Committee and a complete reorganization of that machine appeared certain today as an after math of President Roosevelt's frown upon members practicing law in Washington. The National Committee today lacked both a secretary and a treasurer. Fresh vacancies exist also among the list of committeemen. Friends of Postmaster General Farley say he wants to be relieved of his chore as chairman of the National Committee, but such a move is not expected to be allowed by the President for a while.

Robert Jackson announced both his resignation as secretary and as a committeeman from New Hampshire late yesterday, while Frank O. Walker of New York let it be known that he had resigned as treasurer some time ago in order to devote full time to his duties as chairman of the President's national executive council. Other resignations are due although Arthur Mullen, Nebraska committeeman and a vicechairman of the National- Committee, who set up office here after Mar. 4 is saying nothing about his intentions. Another Democratic National Committeeman who has established himself in legal practice Orman Ewing of Utah has given no word about his plans.

Compromise Ends State Rum Action Harrisburg (AP) The State Liouor Control Board has agreed to buy approximately 6.500,000 gallons of whiskey from the Finch, Over-holt and Large Distilling Companies as a compromise of their suit to have the Pennsylvania $2 a gallon floor tax declared unconstitutional. Under the agreement the companies will pay the tax, exceeding 13 million dollars this year; and promise not to ask a refund if "some one else succeeds in having the law adjudged unconstitutional. They agreed to drop their litigation. HEADS GUARANTY TRUST New York (AP) W. Palen Conway has been elected president of the Guaranty Trust Company, succeeding William C.

Potter, who was named chairman cf the board. The latter position was held many years by the late Charles H. Sabin. Conway was a vicepresident of the company. fTay 'Needs' Los Angeles (AP) A fourth "other woman" figured very recently in the life of Rudy Vallee, singer-actor, his wife, Fay Webb Vallee, charges In the latest of a long series of court actions growing out of their estrangement.

Amending her separate maintenance suit. In which she already has accused Vallee of misconduct with Alice Faye, "blues" singer and two "Jane Does. Mrs. Vallee asserted he associated here last Jan. 4 with "Jane Doe No.

3." She also listed a dozen Eastern and Southern cities in which she charged that Vallee misconducted himself with Misa Faye in the past two years. 5 It FAME Is coming to Rosemari Brancato, above, almost exactly as it did to Marion TaUey. Both are from Kansas City; both made their debuts In the same opera role; and Rosemarie has taken Marion's place in the Chicago Grand Opera cast. Missouri Girl Acclaimed in Opera Delrat? Chicago (AP) Kansas City to day had furnished American Grand Opera with its second stellar soprano as reports of the critics on the Sebut of little 21-year-old Rose Marie Brancato attested the bril liance with which she passed her first test. Singing the role of Gilda In Verdi's "Rigoletto" in the stead of her fellow-townsman, Marion Tal-ley, who had withdrawn from the role at the 11th hour because of contractual differences, Miss Brancato scored one of the most notable personal triumphs of the current Chicago Civic Opera season, It was in this same role that Miss Talley, in 1927, made her bow as an opera star of major rank in New-York.

Called by one Chicago critic "a charming if exceedingly timid Gilda Miss Brancato overcame an early nervousness to enthrall a ca pacity audience completely with her rendition of the aria, "Caro Nome, in the second act. This solo, foresooth, "stopped the show" for at least four minutes as the audience sought In vain to over ride the opera's rule against en cores. Another critic, the veteran Herman Devries of the Chicago Amer ican, said, "Since Galli-Curci I have never heard 'Caro Nome' done so exquisitely. A small voice, yes, but beautiful and full in tone. West Rules AAA, Lehman Intimates Albany (AP) Governor Lehman intimated last night that the Federal Agricultural Adjustment Administration was dominated by the South and Midwest and that New York milk producers must stand up for a milk marketing; agreement that meets eastern needs.

Speaking at the annual dinner of the State Agricultural Society, he. called upon New York farmers to organize public opinion to protect their Interests. "We can't accept just any kind of milk code, he said. "We must have a particular kind of code. We are a fluid milk state and cannot be measured by the same yardstick as states whose dairy business is devoted almost entirely to butter production." Eighth Suspect Held In Prelate's Murder New York (AP) The arrest of an eighth suspect in the slaying of Archbishop Leon Tourlan in tha Holy Cross Armenian Church on Christmas Eve was disclosed today when Chanes Andreasslan, 42, was in the police lineup charged with homicide.

WORD FROM THE WISE Albany (AP) The speech of E. R. Eastman, editor of The American Agriculturist, before the New York State Agricultural Society was a masterpiece. It was brief and weighty with wisdom. Hera it is: "Gentlemen: I'm getting over the mumps.

I want to be excused from speaking, but Pd like to warn yon, too, to flee over the farthest hiH any time mumps appears withla striking distance of you." 1 Asks $7,450 Monthly Alimony V. i 1 In the amendment, however, Mrs. Vallee, the daughter of Police Chief Clarence Webb' of Santa Monica, charged that her husband and Miss Faye were guilty of misconduct at the following times and places: In 1932 Asbury Park, N. Aug. Boston, Nov.

21; in 1933 Jacksonville, Fla Jan. 26; St Petersburg. Fla, Jan. 28; Tampa, Fla, between Jan. 28 and Feb.

10; Winston Salem, N. C-, Feb. Columbia, S. during February; Atlanta, Ga, Feb. 11; Memphis, Feb.

14; Charlotte, N. Feb. 18; Greensboro, N. Feb 19; Newcastle. Pa, Apr.

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