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SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1942. PAGE EIGHT A THE MIAMI A I NEWS AXIS SPIES TIP MIAMI BECKONS RUNAWAYS; BIG U-BOATS ON U. S. INCRFiSE IN '41 SAILINGS, BELIEF 1 rti Alien Ban May Be Extended To Include Eastern Seaboard WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.

(UP) Axis agents in East Coast ports may be tipping off German submarines to the movement of American and allied ships in Atlantic sea lanes, according to reports which Saturday night reached Chairman Martin Dies, of the house committee on un-American activities. they have struck at various points Dies said he could not vouch for -a tfJ Vi ttt i'xiT(imi T-nfutrt ry i tit i JJ jprT I ftj ii 1 I'll'! ny a fill i fe? 'Ml Li I A tt If Ml li pn 'r 4J ItWWWWMI 111 IIHIHI IIIW IBIIWW yn.f t. the accuracy of the reports, some of along the coastal lanes, including one attack within 200 miles of New York. which stated that secret Axis sym Vigorous counter-measures by pathizers were communicating with submarines off the Atlantic coast I rjs I Mi American forces have proved "increasingly effective," according the navy. Secretary of Navy Frank by means of "flares and by code messages." Dies said the aommittee will in Knox reportedly told a senate ap vestigate the reports promptly.

He propriations subcommittee that are getting a number of enemy submarines." said that German-American bund posts arc active in several Atlantic port cities, which he did not name, and that pro-Nazi activities have been carried on in some of these communities. Dies said that In the light of EDWARD C. ROMFH, as seen by the lens of a portrait camera. these reports and the toll of Amer ican and Allied shipping taken by Nazi underseas raiders, the -justice deoartment mieht well consider banning Axis aliens from certain east coast areas as is being done on the West Coast. Dies discussed the enemy sub marine activities aa German 109 Children From Otrjer States Caught Here, Report Shows An unusual and unexplained Increase in the number of transient juvenile or runaway children here from other states wai indicated In the annual report filed this week on the work of the Dade county Juvenile court, prepared by Judge Walter H.

Beckham, Probation Officer Marshall Battle and W. B. Reeder, investigating attorney. Judge Beckham said apparently the lure of Miami throughoutthe country affected the children," as there were 109 cases handled here during 1941, as compared to only S7 during 1940. There has been a noticeable increase in runaway children from the vicinity cf Washington, D.

due possibly Judge Beckham said, to chaotic conditions in the nation's capital. More Boys Than Girls An analysis of cases before the court revealed there are about twice as many delinquent boys as girls. The majority of delinquent boys generally are involved in some form of dishonesty or automobile stealing, while among girls the most frequent offense is covered by the general term "incorrigibility" Jude Beckham also said the contributing causes of delinquency are broken or divided homes, lack of proper supervision on the part of parents, too much intoxication and unemployment in the family. Juvenile authorities, commenting on the annual report, said they considered the report gratifying as really reflecting a reduction in juvenile crime in comparison with the county's steady increase in population. Credit is given to the fire work of many of the welfare organizations in bringing thi3 about Want Negro Worker Officers of the court declared that if they were supplied with additional workers, including a negro worker, to do investigating in negro cases, that an even better hnwing could be made.

There are only four white juvenile probation officers, who are required to cover all juvenile complaints from Ojus to Florida City. An unusual fact revealed by the records of the court shows that not a single appeal has been filed from the court's- ruling since Judge Beckham presided over the court. A record is seen in the fact that 15.000 cases have been handled with riot a single appeal. The annual report also emphasizes that not a single school child wai killed by an automobile accident during 1941. Coast May Otit Alien WASHINGTON.

Jan. 31. (UP) Complete evacuation of Axis nationals, particularly Japanese, from California appeared possible Saturday as the justice department completed plan sto designate 17 more Western defense command areas from which enemy aliens will excluded. Sixty-nine areas, covering air' ports, defense factories, dams, power stations and aquaducts, were designated as prohibited territory by Attorney General Biddle. Two others in San Francisco and Los Angeles were designated two days ago.

The 17 additional areas will be announced Monday. Once the California problem is settled the justice department will begin ousting enemy aliens from, strategic defense points in the seven other states comprising th Western defense command. PUBLISHERS TOLD OF- SHORTAGES Plenty Of Paper, Ink, But Below Demand boats struck new blows at the important tanker fleet, with the American tanker Roches ter as the latest victim. The sink ROMFH, AS VIEWED by. 'Artist Georgia Warren, who painted the banker's portrait ing of the "Soconony-Vacuum tanker took a toll of three lives, while 30 survivors landed at Norfolk, Saturday.

The total of ships sunk or at tacked by the marauders, so far as is known, now stands at 11. The Nazi raiders are operating i ,1 ms i r' FT MC 'J Jk I VO Ik 1 1 from Nova Scotia to Florida. And Two Women Freed WASHINGTON, Jan. 31. (UP) Newspaper publishers were asked by the war production board Saturday night to "conserve and use substitutes wherever possible" in their printing and publishing work, although the "present picture" indicates a sufficient supply of newsprint for ordinary uses.

George Renald, acting chief of the printing and publishing branch, said shortages existed in iron, steel, tin, lead, zinc, rubber and certain chemicals used directly or indirectly in the publishing field. Renald made the following observations about certain publishing supplies: i if In Auto Theft Case Two Newark, Ohio, women were released here Saturday on automobile theft charges by U. S. Com rt i 0 missioner Roger E. Davis, on rec ommendation of Assistant U.

S. No shortage In black ink used District Attorney George A. Smath- for ordinary printing at present. Probable restriction of about 25 per cent in color inks, made from chemicals and metals. :) tb ZS" T-N.

4 THE ARTIST, Georgia Warren, who resides on DeLido island, Miami Beach. i-4 ii urr At present a sufficient supply 6f 1 i 1V 3 newsprint flowing from Canadian and United States mills with sufficient future supply indicated. Prohibitions on building up in ventories above "a practicable mini mum level." Maintenance and repair of oper v. in ill nrlf 2 1 AM' LEADERS GUILTY OF FRAUD Mrs. Ballard, Son Face Prison Terms In Religious Move LOS ANGELES.

Jan. 31. (UP) Mrs. Edna W. Ballard, white-robed leader of the "I Am" religious movement, and her son, Donald, were convicted Saturday on a federal charge that they bilked followers of an estimated $3,000,000 by using the mails to defraud.

Four other leaders of the movement were acquitted by the 12-man jury after a lengthy second trial that began December 2, 1941. The jury, which began deliberating Friday morning, found Mrs. Ballard guilty on six counts of mail fraud and one of conspiracy. She was acquitted of four other counts of mail fraud. No recommendation for leniency was mado by the jury.

Donald Ballard, known as the "Crown Trince" of the movement, was found guilty on two counts of mail fraud and one of conspiracy, but the jury recommended to Judge J. F. T. O'Connor that leniency be granted him. The prosecution contended the defendants had promised the "I Am" followers ascension to heaven with bodies intact in return for "love offerings." Court attendants said the maximum sentence possible for Mrs.

Ballard would total 30 years and more than $30,000 in fines. Ballard is liable to 12 years' imprisonment and a fine of $12,000 for his ating supplies covered by preference rating orders so publishers may obtain such supplies If held necessary. UNVEILING The sons of Banker Edward C. Romhf unveiled a portrait of the First National bank's chief executive presented hint and hung in the bank by the board crs. The women, Betty E.

Baker, 28, and Norma Christman, 21, both living at the time of their arrest at 927 Third st, Miami Beach, were arrested Jan. 20 irt connection with the transportation of a stolen car from Columbus, Ohio, to the Beach on Jan. 13. They had been held in city jail since Jan. 23 in default of $500 bond each imposed by Commissioner Davis at their preliminary hearing.

They pleaded not guilty. Three Columbus Ohio, youths, who were apprehended at the same time as the girls in connection with the same case, were sentenced recently in criminal court here on armed robbery charges. They are Lawrence Weaver. 22; Robert D. Merritt, 25, and Elmer Hoffer, 23.

Huge Pilot Training Program Revealed Difficulties in obtaining new of directors Saturday afternoon. Above, a portion of the crowd which gathered to pay capital equipment if critical metals tribute to the banker at the moment of the unveiling. -Dai News photo. are involved, although applications should be made. Tires should be conserved because no improvement is expected in the rubber supply.

Presentation Of Portrait Honors Edward Romf EXEMPTION CLAIMS ON PROPERTY DROP MASARYK TO SPEAK AT TEMPLE ISRAEL Hundreds of friends gathered In Applications for tax exemptions the First National bank Saturday BIG GAIN REPORTED IN U. S. EMPLOYES WASHINGTON, Jan. 31. (UP) Employment In the executive branch of the federal government reached an all-time high of persons in November, an Increase of 38 per cent over the corresponding 1940 month, the civil service commission reported Saturday night.

The November payroll was 486, representing an increase of 40 per cent ox'er November 1940. The principal national defense agencies listed 862,943 persons in November, an increase of 88 per cent over November, 1940, and an increase of 414 per cent over October 1941. Civilian personnel of the several of these defense agencies as of November, and the increases over October were: Navy. 281,773, 7.56 per cent; Office for Emergency Management, 9.423, 27.65 per cent; Commerce Department, 2 1,0 if), 3.72 per cent; and War department, 431,082, 1.48 per cent on homesteads for the month of January were 583 behind those sub DEMOCRATS' RENT CAMPAIGN OFFICE The Dade County Democratic Executive Committee will open official headquarters Monday in the Civic Building, 46 N. W.

First st. This location was chosen because of its proximity to the courthouse since candidates must file with the Clerk of Circuit Court, E. B. Leatherman, and with the executive committee. The offices will be open daily from 9 a.

m. to 5 p. and will receive qualifications from persons desiring to become a candidate in the democratic primary election which will be held May 5 and 26th. The group chairman of the twelve executive districts in the county elected Art Calvert, committeeman in precinct No. 101, to act as campaign office manager.

Calvert will plan a co-operative system of holding rallies in the several districts with the council of the group chairman who will serve as a campaign committee. They are: William Pittman, 20 W. 19th st, Hialcah, Howard Gratteau, 2141 N. W. 81st Holmes Allen, 1737 N.

W. 47th B. F. Weaver. 16 N.

W. 33rd st Ed Soiling, 1350 N. E. Miami court, Harry Goodman, 1450 N. W.

1st Guy Dillard, 2733 N. W. 5th st, Natalie Weinstein, 901 Washington ave, Sam Bailey, 1137 Milan Coral Gables, O. W. Pittman 1045 S.

W. 2nd and William J. Geronimo, Florida City. WASHINGTON, Jan. 31.

(UP) Dr. Jan Masaryk, former Czecho mitted to J. N. Lummus, Dade tax assessor, for the first month The most extensive aviation train of 1941, it was revealed in figures ing program in all naval history- announced Saturday. The exemption applications to taled 9,314 for the month just slovakia nminister to United States and son of Dr.

Thomas Masaryk, founder of the Czech republic, trampled under by Hitlre, will address the Jewish community of Greater Miami at a forum meeting to be held at Temple Israel under the auspices of the Men's club of Temple Israel, on Tuesday evening pression of appreciation be tendered the banker and pioneer Miamian while he still held the helm of the First National. Romfh's two sons, Laurence and Jules, unveiled the portrait, a work in oil by Miss Georgia Warren, Miami Beach, which drew the unstinted admiration of those present. The bank president voiced his gratitude in a few words and accepted the painting in behalf of the bank, which he has served since it opened its doors in 1902. Romfh started with the First National as cashier and became its president in 1910. He also has been active in Greater Miami's civic life-, served as mayor of Miami and won national fame in banking circles by keeping his institution liquid through the trying times of 1933.

designed to develop 30,000 of the most daring and toughest pilots in the world a year was announced Saturday night by Secretary of the Navy Knox. Four large universities, each to be an "Annapolis of the air," are being selected to help carry out closed, as against 9,897 for Jan afternoon as directors of the Institution presented it a portrait of Edward C. Romfh, its president. The presentation was made by a committee of directors composed of Frank B. Shutts and William Urmcy, oldest in point of service, and Charles H.

Crandon end George S. Whitten, youngest in association. "We have gathered here to pay tribute to the man who has guided this institution through good years and bad," Crandon said, "and who has made it a veritable rock when the storms of three decades have failed to move." Shutts praised Romfh and his conduct of the affairs of the bank and declared it fitting that an ex uary, 1941, forecasting a last-min ute rush. The deadline for filing the applications is April 1. at 8 p.

his subject being "Civili Personal property valuations filed the program. They are be located in the east, south, middle zation in Peril." There will be no solicitation of west and far west and the navy will lease facilities at the insti funds and the meeting will be totaled 9,326. No record of the number filed was kept in 1941. The tax assessor has pointed out unless these valuations are filed, the head of the family will not be credited tutions for the duration of the open to the public. war.

The Jewish war veterans will be The new program, Knox said, is in charge of the patriotic portion with the $500 exemption allowed of the program which will be In Intangible tax returns show an in designed to train navy and marine corps fighter and bomber pilots at a starting rate of ,30,000 a year, the nature of a rally for the defense of democracy, it was an crease, 4,810 for January, as against 4,572 for 1941, but applications for nounced by Harold B. Spaet, pres certificates of citizenship show with each candidate undergoing an extremely rigorous toughening process deliberately aimed at mak ident of the Men's club, and Isaac drop from the 737 in January, 1941 Joffe, chairman of the program to 552 for January of this year, FISHING BOATS GET 'FINAL' REQUEST WASHINGTON, Jan. Zl. (UP) Chairman William H. Davis of the National War Labor board today telegraphed a "final" request to the fishing boat owners of Boston to resume operations at once under the board's settlement of a war risk insurance dispute with the Atlantic Fishermen's Union (AFL).

The dispute, which involves 3,200 ing American "sea hawks" the committee. Y.M.H.A. SPONSORS HYGIENE DAY HERE The need for intensified civilian activity to help stamp out venereal diseases will be emphasized on Sixth National Social Hygiene day, strongest, most daring and most CIVIL LIBERTY CASE Plunges To Death determined fliers in the world. The vastly expanded naval aviation training system will be in operation by May 1 or sooner, with BOSTON, Jan. 31.

(UP) A U. S. Avialor Of World War I Dies In Miami Capt. Frank L. Valiant, 56, of 453 N.

K. 33rd a captain in the U. S. Army Air Corps during the first World War, died at his residence Wednesday, although his death was not discovered until Friday. He lived alone.

Captain Valiant was a member of the Early Birds, exclusive aviation organization and was known to have been a close friend of the late Floyd Bennett His body was sent Saturday morning to a sister, Miss Emily Valiant, in Royers-ford, Pa. Benefit Planned To Aid Russians Inspired by the courageous and successful efforts of Russia's army In pushing back the gigantic Nazi war machine, a prominent group of Miamians have organized t6 stage a huge benefit dinner, the proceeds of which will go into the purchase of urgently needed medical supplies for wounded Russian soldiers. The group known as the "Iodine for Russian Soldiers" committee, plans to gather all of the7 outstanding talent of the Miami area, as well as many of the country's foremost entertainers for the event. Mrs. Michael Thorgefsky, popular Miami Beach and Holland, Mich, club and sportswoman as chairman of the committee, has announced that the dinner party would be held at the Russian Bear restaurant, Feb.

4. Assisting Mrs. Thorgefsky on the committee are Mr. Thorgefsky. Mr.

and Mrs. Guy Worthington Ellis, Capt and Mrs. Guy Hartmann, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wheeler, Mr.

and Mrs. J. J. Mack and Mrs. Alfred Betencourt.

woman registered as Mrs. I. C. Hen applications for training already APPEAL ANNOUNCED derson, 48, of Washington, leaped Woman Marshal Takes Prisoner To W. Virginia Miami's first woman U.

S. deputy marshal, Mrs. Elizabeth S. Simpson, left here Saturday with a prisoner for the federal woman's reformatory at Alderson, W. Va.

Her prisoner is Majorie Ganaway, 40, Canadian citizen, of West Palm Beach, sentenced here Dec. 15 to five months for failing to register as an alien. being accepted. or fell to her death Saturday Wednesday, Feb. 4, at 8:30 p.

night from the sixth floor of a JONESBORO, Jan. 31 men engaged in catching fish off it was announced Saturday. In Miami this observance will downtown hoteL Clad only in a (UP) Attorneys for three Critten light dress and stockings she Five Die In Avalanches In Chamonix Alps Area den county men convicted in U. S. be sponsored by the Young Men's New England, may become the first test of the National War and Labor boards' authority if ship owners reject Davis proposals.

district court here last Tuesday plunged to the hotel's first floor marquee less than an hour after Hebrey association at its club- VICHY, Jan. 31. (UP) Heavy conspiracy to violate civil liberties statutes, Saturday filed notice of she registered. The union has accepted the rooms, 1567 S. W.

Fifth st. Com board's proposed solution. appeal. munities throughout the country will hold similar meetings spon C. C.

Culp, marshal at West Mem sored by the American Social Hy Torpedo Sinks Ship snowfall caused a series of avalanches in the Alps in Chamonix area which resulted in at least five deaths, it was revealed Saturday. Two hotels were destroyed when an avalanche clogged with boulders and uprooted trees swept through one village. Two persons were trapped and killed. Chinese Junk Arrives Here' After Trip Across pacific phis, Cecile B. Nance, Marion attorney, and Jim Miller, former Crittenden county jail trusty, were found guilty by the 12-man jury and sentenced to serve two years each.

Two others were acquitted Off Canadian Coast' AN EASTERN CANADIAN giene association. Co-operative groups include federal, state and local health authorities, religious, educational and welfare organizations. The guest speakers will be Dr. Gilbert G. L.

Dunnahoo, surgeon, U. S. public health station, Fisher island, and Dr. Lewis Capland, noted authority on syphilis. cles.

One of them is a hand-carved Buddha shrine covered with gold leaf. Another Is a pigeon-blood vase. Cabins of the vessel are lined with teak carvings displaying the skill of the artists -or PORT. Jan. 31.

(UP) The tor pedoing of another ship in the At lantic off the Canadian coast was U. S. Moves To Expand Florida Land Holdings Three land-taking proceedings by the army and navy departments were filed here Saturday in federal court. More than 13,000 acres of land are to be taken in Dade, Martin and Indian River counties for defense purposes. For additional facilities at rhc Opa-Locka naval air station, 20.045 acres of land will be taken by the navy department The war department will take 11,200 acres for the Hobe Sound coast artillery school and 1,820 acres adjacent to the Vero Beach airport for an air corps technical training school.

revealed Saturday night with the journeymen wood carvers who arrival here of 33 survivors. painstakingly tried to depict the The nine other members of the crew were believed to have lost their lives in explosions which fol life with which they were familiar. In itself, the ship is a marvel to view, from Its hand-hewn timbers to its slanting masts. As all other Chinese junks, the Mon Lcl has lowed the torpedoing, the sur vivors said. A unique vessel, the Chinese junk Mon Lei, one of two such ships ever to sail across the Pacific ocean, arrived in Miami Saturday and will be open to visitors during her stay here.

The vessel is moored at the end of pier 5 of the City yacht basin. Capt. R. C. Montieth, owner of the Mon Lei, lived in China many years, attended school there and speaks several of the Chinese dialects.

He returned to the United States aboard the vessel and has bten traveling along: the Atlantic coast. He has agreed to let school children visit the ship in groups accompanied by a teacher. Arrangements for these visits may' be made aboard the ship at least two days before the visiting day. The odd-looking vessel contains an abundance of rare Chinese arti Patton To Fly To New Orleans To Argue Cases In U. S.

Court The distinction of being the first attorney in the office of the U. S. district attorney for the southern district of Florida to be authorized to fly to attend a court session will go to Miami's assistant U. S. district attorney, Stuart W.

Patton. He will leave Sunday by plane for New Orleans to represent the government in four cases which have been appealed to the U. S. circuit court of appeals for the fifth district. Three of the appealed cases are from Miami, while the fourth is from Jacksonville.

The Miami cases are those of John S. Dunham, Miami Beach stock broker, convicted of using the mails to defraud; James B. Walker, found guilty on moonshine still operation charges, and Huel and Herman Heflin, Fort Lauderdale brothers, sentenced on moonshine indictments. The Jacksonville case is that of six Italian sailors convicted for having sabotaged their Italian vessel in that city. two eyes painted on her sides near The survivors spent 18 hours in lifeboats before reaching this port.

They said the submarine fired RIVERSIDE the bow, for without them, no Chi nese would ever set foot on its Deauvllle Presents Variety Show Today Macfadden Deauvllle will present a variety and water show today at 2 p. m. in celebration of the completion of the new cabana club. Vocalist Elaine Moore and Hughie Barrett's orchestra, "who furnish nightly entertainment at the Deau-ville are scheduled to take part today. National and Olympic acquatic stars will participate in the water events, staged in th "world's largest swimming pool." three torpedoes into the vessel.

The entire crew was British. decks. The deck Is finished in the rough and made to stand the rig Ml ors of the sea. A "hanging" rud It was the fourth torpedoing off the Canadian coast disclosed this week with the arrival of sur der is used to steer the vessel through three-sheave blocks with Compulsory Service PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad. Jan.

31. (UP) The legislature today enacted a bill providing for compulsory military service of all British subjects between the ages of 18 and 65. Calvin Oak, President 60 N. W. 12th Ave.

Mrmb Federal Drpn.lt Inutraac Corporation vivors. The previous victims of Axis undersea craft were a Norwegian tanker, a British tanker light tackle. In spite of her burdensome appearing lines, the ship handles easily, and freighter..