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TUESDAY, MAT 2, 1939 THE MIAMI DAIJ.Y NEWS PAGE SIX-A' profession of journalism, $1,000. POLISH CABINET ney Bart A. Riley of Miami yesterday. Riley, attorney for Henry R. SPEAKER HOLDS HOUSE GUARDS LINDBERGH (CONTLMED FROM PACK ONE) Awarded to Thomas L.

Stokes, Scripps-Howard Newspaper PULITZER (CONTINUED rBOM PAGE ONE) RESELLING JOB GAS LEVY USE work for greater speed and other essential qualities in fighting planes. Lindbergh was reported to have AGES BUSINESS Work Started On Defend Chase, former fire chief, filed the motion for contempt as an outgrowth of an alleged attempt by Shaw to force Chase to drop his fight to regain the fire chief's post. The motion charges Shaw threatened to suspend Fire Capt. J. Causey last October, but told Causey that if Causey could get Chase to withdraw his suit "and let the damn fire department alone, you can go back to work and it don't need to ever be known that told the group of a few officials aboard the steamer that at least two or three additional research Awarded to "A History of American Magazines," by Frank Luther Mott For a distinguished American biography teaching patriotic and unselfish services to the people, illustrated by an eminent example, excluding as too obvious, the names of George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, $1,000.

Awarded to "Benjamin Franklin." by Carl Van Doren. SEEKS POWER TO STEM NAZIi? Proposal Would Give President Wide General Control ing Counties Share Of Funds Former NRA Adminis centers were needed immediately. Called to regular duty in the army last month, he currently is engaged in a survey of research facilities, both government and DISAPPEARANCE OF PENDERGAST AID ISJROBED Possibility Schneider Faked Death Investigated By U. S. Ry International irewa Service) KANSAS CITY, May 2.

Investigative agents, of three branches of the federal government swung into action today in a concerted attempt to solve the mystery of the disappearance of Edward J. Schneider, confidante of "Boss" Tom J. Pendergast, Kansas City political leader. Although Schneider's car was ments. His address, in part, follows: "The performance of a consistent public service is the solemn duty and sacred heritage of every newspaper deserving the name.

It is particularly heartening in this day when newspapers are subject to more criticism than ever before that the utility of a newspaper in the public service may be demonstrated conclusively. "We of the Miami Daily News from copy boys to publisher are happy and proud to have won this recognition for a difficult but successful battle waged in behalf of decency in government and the American guarantee of suffrage. To gain such recognition is a aat- (By Associates Press) TALLAHASSEE, Ivtay 2. The trator Suggests Road To New Confidence you were fired." Shaw, according to the motion He Indicated that he favored es For a distinguished volume of verse published during the year filed here, told Causey this at 8 house started work today on legislation designed to protect the share of Florida counties in the state gasoline tax. p.

m. ana gave (jausey uniu mia. by an American author, $1,000. tablishment of a research station at Sunnyvale. Funds for that project were eliminated by congress night to see Chase, causey went Awarded to John Gould Fletcher Associated Press) WASHINGTON, May 2.

S. Clay The counties now receive pay to Chase, it is alleged, but did not succeed in getting Chase to with from the second deficiency appropriation bill, but it was under for his "selected poems." For a distinguished example of Williams, chairman of the board of ment from three of the seven cents of gas tax money for roads they (By laternattaaal News Service) WARSAW, May 2. Determined to resist German demands for restoration of Danzig to the reich and for a broad right-of-way across the Polish corriaor. Premier Gen. Fe- draw his suit which was pending stood an attempt weuld be made to restore it in a forthcoming third the R.

J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and one-time NRA administrator, told in supreme court. built that were taken over by the a cartoonist's work published in an American newspaper during the year, the determing qualities Chase, according to the motion businessmen today that they must for contempt, told Causey to tell deficiency bill on the basis of Lindbergh's report state before 1931. Fourteen counties received all they were entitled to get under the law passed eight years ago.

Shaw "to go plumb to hell." resell themselves to the country if llicjan Slawoj-Skladkowski's cabi- 1 4. 1 A being that the cartoon shall em body an idea made clearly ap After delivering this message to confidence is to be restored. Shaw, the motion declares Causey tress Poland's defenses. Addressing the annual meeting parent, shall show good drawing and striking pictorial effect, and shall be Intended to be helpful to DADE TO LAUNCH The house proposals would re-, pay them for money spent on state was suspended. It Is further set found yesterday on a bridge over The cabinet at a special meeting of the Chamber of Commerce of decided to propose that parliament some commendable cause of pub out that Causey was reinstated by City Manager A.

E. Fuller after a hearing at which it was held the United States in place of Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hop roads since 1931 and for interest on all debts incurred in highway work of this type. kins, who absented himself on the Shaw's charges against Causey the Missouri river, and contained notes Indicating he had committed suicide, agents of the FBI, the treasury department and the U. S.

attorney's office reportedly were Investigating the possibility that Schneider had faked his death. confer upon President Ignacy Mos-cicki extraordinary powers governing national defense preparations, economic matters and financial regulations. Gasoline tax legislation occupied grounds of illness, Williams said lic importance, due account being taken of the whole volume of the artist's newspaper work during the year, $500. Awarded to Charles Werner, Daily Oklahoman, Okla had been "illegally procured" and MOVE TO BUILD BIG AUDITORIUM the house not long after the senate acted without opposition to con that Causey had been "entrapped." the U. S.

treasury was "not as stout as it was when it owed Dan J. Mahoney, vice president and general manager of the Daily News, said: "My thought is in praise of the newspaper outfit which won the prize. The play was up to them and they carried the ball over the goal line and won the attention of the whole country. They deserve what they have won. It would be difficult to describe the seemingly insurmountable obstacles which they hurtled in a nine months' combat with an official ring financed by privilege and believing itself secure the challenge of public opinion." Under the proposal, the president Riley's motion sets out that cmei 000,000,000 less." would be empowered to issue de Chase's appeal to the state su Schneider last was seen early homa City.

Prizes In letters tinue the seventh cent of the levy in effect for another two years. The senate bill would give the And it's not strengthened any preme cburt was pending at the yesterday. He was under subpena nor are the people encouraged," he For a distinguished novel "pub time acting Chief Shaw allegedly to appear before the federal grand crees in the fields of defense, economics and finance, excepting on questions affecting parity of Polish currency. schools half the proceeds from the seventh cent and the state's general sought to force Chase to withdraw said, "by the fact that the established drain on it currently is at lished during the year by an American author, preferably dealing $600,000 Project Here the case to save causey's jod, ana therefore Shaw's conduct "was the rate of $3,000,000,000 a year with American life, $1,000. The president a powers would re more than its intake in spite of Awarded to "The Yearling" by contemptuous and tended to pre expense fund the other half about $1,500,000 each.

The seventh cent has been voted from sessibn to session as an emergency measure since 1931. the high tax rates that have been Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. Would Be Financed By PWA Program main effective until the convention of the sejm (parliament) next autumn, by which time Warsaw au vent and obstruct justice and tended to destroy the dignity and established." Williams said information dis power of the court." thorities hope the. Polish-German For the original American play, performed in New which shall represent in marked fashion the educational value and power of the stage, preferably dealing The house has not acted on this measure, but sponsors said no op isfactlon second only to the ac seminated by businessmen about dispute will have been settled. The court is asked to commana Immediate steps will be taken by the value of the American business Suggestions for a Polish protec Shaw to appear before the court and show cause why he should not Dade county for the preparation of position there was expected.

complishment of restoring the ballot to thousands of Miami citizens through the establishment of the system would fall now upon fertile torate over the free city of Danzig applications for federal funds for ground, because, he asserted, the with Ameircan life, $1,000. Awarded to "Abe Lincoln in 1111 left little doubt in the minds of observers that the government is be adjudged In contempt or to direct the attorney general "to construction of a $600,000 cudito- Senate Group right to recall unsatisfactory pub country had learned that the gov rium either at N. W. Seventh ave. lic officials.

jury for additional testimony after he testified for four days last week. He was considered a key man in the government's attempt to convict Pendergast for allegedly failing to report $443,550 of income for 1935 and 1936. The government men did not dispute the theory Schneider had killed himself, but Maurice Milli-gan, U. S. attorney, who obtained the tax evasion indictments against Pendergast, said he had asked for a full Investigation to ascertain whether Schneider's indicated suicide was "a hoax, a suicide or if he met with foul play." Schneider was an official of the Ready Mixed Concrete Co, which holds a virtual monopoly on city construction Jobs.

The government claims that dividends paid to Schneider as a stockholder of the company actually went to ernment was not rich enough to Votes For Road and 28th st. or on the Bayfront "To us of the Miami Daily News planning strong resistance to Hitler's demands for Danzig and. a German route across the corner. proceed by information against Shaw for contempt of this court." When the supreme court will act nois," by Robert E. Sherwood.

For a distinguished book of the fear upon the history of the United States, $1,000. TALLAHASSEE, May 2. (JP) A bill giving the road department and also for the construction of $60,000 in additional buildings at the Dade county armory to house do everything citizens might want done and had learned as well that pools into which government formerly could dip had been largely exhausted, the United States must The officially inspired propoftajl, upon the contempt plea could not the right to designate a state route this award will serve as a spur and a constant reminder that vigilance in the public interest is the inviolate trust that cannot be subjugated to any other motive in the publi be ascertained today. hospital and antiaircraft units and published by Polish newspapers, foreshadowed possibility the Polish government may advance stern linking Tampa and St. Petersburg via Tampa bay was approved to soon get on' a "going basis, the make the present plan available for large-scale use in case of mili E.

A. L. PLANE HITS day by an 8 to 3 vote in the senate cation of a fearless and honest business executive said, earning its counter-claims In reply Hitler's demands. roads and highways committee. tary need.

newspaper. way currently, and confidence must The committee turned down by The auditorium project, which Leyshon also telegraphed his con be restored if this is to be accom STATIONARY GRAFT the same vote an amendment of gratulations to the Waterbury Re plished. Germans Talk Slovak Future fered by Senator Kelly "of Clear has been under discussion for some time, is a proposed PWA project and the money may not be avail Earlier in the day George H. "Davis, the chamber's president water requiring the state road de partment first to negotiate for ac publican of Connecticut, runner-up for the honor of performing the most disinterested and meritorious service, as follows: able for some time. The county.

Transport Goes Out Of Con urged business men to redouble de however, at today's commission quisition of two existing toll spans across the bay, Gandy bridge and mands that congress check governmental trends which he said RECALL coimxcsj rsoM page onei things' right, did so, and Miami voters later, proved they realized that bad condition existed by their ballots. The Miami Daily News is to be congratulated on a good job done and the Greater Miami area on having one of its newspapers win such a high honor." MAYOR JOHN H. LEVI, Miami Beach "I think the Miami Daily News is to be commended for winning the Pulitzer prize and the Greater Miami area should be appreciative of the fact it has a newspaper which has won such high honor." From what I know about the trol At Daytona Beach By United Press) meeting, decided to get the appli cation in on the ground floor when Davis causeway. courageous job you did under simi LEGISLATURE (COmm FBOM PAGE ONE) were killing incentive and threat Kelly opposed the designation DAYTONA BEACH, May 2. An ening to destroy America's foreign lar circumstances, no better paper could have been bracketed with us ever funds can be had.

The building would seat 5,000 persons and bill introduced by Senator Whit trade. would be available for winter con aker of Tampa on the ground pri in consideration for the Pulitzer award. Naturally, we are very Telling the chamber's 27th an certs and general public gather Eastern Air Lines plane carrying nine persons went out of control while taxiing after a landing here today and swerved into a stationary National Air Lines ship. No vate investment in the toll spans should be protected. His amend nual meeting continued tax in happy to have you, but a grateful ings.

creases would raise the cost of The proposed Increase In the community will mark your achieve ment proposed acquisition of one American goods above the level ment as outstanding." of the existing spans by arbitra one was injured. county armory plant which would be under the WPA, would meet the and to congratulate the little county bloc for sticking together on the fight Smith, as well as Rep. H. E. Overs treet of Miami, is on the Wiggins investigative committee.

Rep. Bamburg Harrell of Hamilton county today introduced a bill in the house levying an addition necessary to meet competition in Leyshon not only directed the tion, negotiation or condemnation. world markets, he said: request of national guard authori The house definitely recorded it fight conducted by the newspaper both in its editorial columns and Capt W. T. Jamison, pilot of the E.

A. L. plane, said the accident occurred when the tail-wheel mechanism locked as the ship was (By Associate Press) BERLIN, May 2. Nazi officials said today Slovakaia was discussed, among other matters, during a three-day state visit of two Hungarian officials. Premier Count Paul Teleky and Foreign Minister Count Stephen Csaky.

The Hungarians left Berlin today. Government authorities refused to commit themselves beyond the statement that "naturally, Slovakia was talked about too," and what agreements, if any, were made to bring nominally independent Slovakia more closely into line with Hungary probably will remain secret for some time. Hungary has coveted Slovakia, now under German protection, following the break-up last November of Czechoslovakia, and informed quarters discussed possibility Hungary might get more of it in return for closer co-operation with Germany, ties and also furnish an additional self against "trade barriers" be- "Business men, whether big or little, must not fail to do their full MAYOR PAUL D. M'GARRY, bv cartoons, but he personally as tween states when it adopted refuge in time of hurricanes. The Coral Gables "I certainly think it sisted in raising funds for defray duty they must continue to de taximg up to the administration auditorium would consist of a 45 per cent grant and 55 per cent is a decided honor for our commu two per cent tax on pari-mutuels at race tracks in another develop mand that our senators and con' gressmen should not tolerate fur unanimously a resolution declaring opposition to "any measure which will directly or indirectly establish any trade barrier between this and loan to be repaid out of earnings, airport.

ing the expenses of the organization of prominent citizens and businessmen who worked for the recall. ment of the racing situation. Har- ther delay. and the armory project would call for $15,000 in local funds or mate Congress should promptly so nity to have one of its newspapers awarded the Pulitzer prize for such an outstanding public service. It is the best for our type of government if the press is fearless enough to compliment its good any other state, by discriminating against the products of any other Leyshon.

to whom is accorded rials. The tail-assembly struck the front of the N. A. plane, damaging both craft There was no one in the N. A.

L. plane, which was to have taken modify taxes, take such action re garding the future value of the hell's bill. If passed, also would take the "breaks' away from the tracks and give them to the state. The funds obtained by his proposed tax would go to the state's general revenue treasury and would be in addition to the three state, or by interfering in any way with the free and unhampered most credit for the Miami Daily News' successful fight, is one of the youngest editors of a metropoli dollar and excess spending as will sary to "break the log jamVlncen tive, new ideas and money." results and to criticize every im movements of the products of any restore confidence, and induce pn off later on a flight to Tampa. The E.

A. L. passengers con- proper handling of our municipal tan newspaper in the United state into Florida." Thomas J. Watson, president of vate capital to begin flowing like affairs." States. Before coming to the The legislature already has es tinued their journey to Palm Beach 'Old Man carrying prosper ity and happiness to all the Ameri ALEXANDER ORR, Jr- city per cent tax now levied and allocated equally to each of 67 tablished a "reciprocal trade com Miami Daily News, he served in editorial and reportorial capacities with Knoxville, newspapers.

commissioner "The Miami Daily mittee" to carry on negotiations the International Chamber of Com merce, told members of his organi zation last night there must be "i fair adjustment of trade barriers' to ease international conditions. and Miami by train. The plane had taken off from Jacksonville this morning on a leg of the flight can people! counties. Bolivia is importing much sugar mill machinery from the United States. with Georgia and other states for News and the people of Miami have to be congratulated on the "There seems to be general agree ment that three things are neceS' and is a native of Kentucky.

from New York. free trade. He joined the Miami Daily News national recognition they have at Employment of special attorneys organization in 1924, served as edi The race track lobby is expected to oppose Harrell's bill bitterly, several representatives of the tracks having testified in the graft and corruption probe being conducted by Sen. E. R.

Graham of Miami tained for their efforts to establish by state officers, bureaus or de good government in Miami." partments would be prohibited ny EDWARD ROMFH, president a bill introduced by Representative Allen of Suwannee. tor of the newspaper a Sunday edition during the period when Miami newspapers were running to mammoth proportions, and during his service at this post the Miami Daily News printed the world's largest that the tracks cannot afford to First National bank of Miami "I think it's well deserved. You did a His bill would make the attorney pay more taxes. great job." Harell'a bilL was sent to the pub JOHN C. HALL, first vice presi lic amusements committee, of general the "legal advisor" of all officers, bureaus, departments, commissions and agencies, except the state railroad commission.

newspapers, 504 pages and weigh dent, Miami Chamber of Com which Representative Smith is merce "Bulitzer prizes are not ing almost seven pounds a copy. He also served as news editor for four years and on Oct. 5, 1930, he awarded to those who do not de Officials who violate the law serve them. It is a distinct accom and employ special attorneys to plishment and the Miami Daily became managing editor, succeed ins: the lata Morton M. Milford.

be paid with public funds would Graham has brought out that an unidentified man who said he was an agent of E. R. Bradley of Palm Beach, "offered $50,000 to meet Governor Cone's campaign deficit. FOR YOUR CMUEDEDCE News should be complimented on be subject to removal from office. He also served in 1929 on the staff of the New York Sun the stand it took for good govern Crary of Martin and others In It also was shown that Bradley troduced a bill authorizing coun ment as well as the subsequent award for its accomplishment in and the Consolidated Tess in re is a stockholder in Hialeah Park.

ties to set up interest and sinking porting the American golf Invasion civic affairs. It is a well-warrant funds separate from other county in the British isles, whue on Fred Kent, Jacksonville attorney and original Cone supporter, who ed award because it was a tough leave of absence from the Miami funds. The state supreme court recently decided that counties did fight to the men behind the recall Daily News. movement and we certainly appre not have such authority. Telling blows in the recall fight ciate the Miami- Daily News in Representatives Lewis of Levy Miami." were first struck in a series of front page editorials by Leyshon, and others asked repeal of a 1937 law allowing voters to participate GEORGE D.

ALEXANDER. Mi told of the reputed offer, said he didn't know why the offer was made, and added that Governor Cone' had refused it. The Dade senator also linked persons close to Tropical Park with the change money that was put up for Gulfstream Park and the withdrawal of which closed the track four days after it opened. revealing conditions at city hall, ami Realty board president "I feel and labeling the administration a in elections without paying poll taxes. Lewis estimated re-estab Hundreds have come to the Downtown Office of the Miami Daily News since its opening a few days ago.

They have written clasiiied ads at the modem desks they have received free maps of the Miami area they have been given the information they sought (and some of their questions were difficultl) they have received help in finding suitable rooms for rent These hundreds have been pleased with the service and have told us sol To you to all of you The Miami Daily News urges that you take full advantage of its Downtown Office. It is conveniently located on North East Second ave only a few doors north of Flagler St. The attendants are courteous efficient. any newspaper is to be commend; termite" administration which ed for any accomplishment so out lishing the poll tax would bring in was undermining the city's mu standing that it is brought to the nicipal structure. attention of the nation, and par The cartoons of Mrs.

Anne Mer ticularly should the Miami Daily about $400,000 a year for public schools. The "plumbers code" bill which has embroiled the public health committee in a series of hearings gen, Miami Daily News cartoonist, News be commended in the pres RADIO ent instance. Of course, it requires appearing almost daily in tne vigorous fight, greatly aided in was withdrawn from the house by an unselfish action on the part of a newspaper to win such national awaking the public to the situa tion. while Benton E. Jacobs, vet recognition.

We of the community (COXTTNTED FBOM PAGE ONE) are familiar. Your success in such a fight is well honored." eran city hall reported of the Mi' should feel particularly proud to have this honor come to one of ami Daily News, likewise Dore a large share of the burden of the Representative Martin of Hillsborough, who said the plumbers' organizations sponsoring it had asked for it to be withdrawn. It is house bill 148. Reversing its action of last week, the house revived a bill to increase salaries of supreme court justices. our own newspapers." DR.

B. F. ASHE, president, Uni fight by reporting accurately COME in LENOX R. LOHR, president. National Broadcast Co.

"Please extend my congratulations to the and the staff of the Miami movements behind the scenes, as versity of Miami "Congratulations well as day-by-day happenings in on winning the Pulitzer prize. It open meetings of the commission Daily News, whose public service and in city hall offices. record has been given the recogni is an important honor for a Miami newspaper when the work of all newspapers in the country has Victory crowned the efforts or It voted 54 to 30 to reconsider its earlier action striking out the enacting clause of a bill raising the salary from $6,000 to $7,500 each the recall group, Citizens Tax tion of the 1938 Pulitzer prize. R. W.

SIMPSON, managing editor, The Tampa Tribune "Best been considered." payers, and the newspaper on Dec. 14, 1938, when the Florida su for the six justices. Governor Cone today signed into MASTER HAS DOG congratulations on winning Pultizer award. It was a swell job and a preme court irrevocably ordered law a legislative act appropriating the recall election, a decision from swell award. Regards" BURIED WITH HIM which subsequent appeals were un CHARLES KIN SO LYING, YADKTNVILLE, N.

May 2. editor of Vision "Heartiest con- availing. Voters of Miami vindicated the stand taken by the Miami (UP) A year ago when Mrs. Mose $125,000 a year for hog cholera serum to be furnished free to farmers. He also signed into law an act appropriating $138,000 to augment WPA funds for a building program at the University of Flor gratulations on Pulitzer award and Daily News when, on March 1, last, the recall of the commission best wishes for your continued militant success.

Also kindest per sonal regards." majority was voted by an over whelming majority, and Mayor FRANK E. MULLEN, president. ida. DAILY NEW8 CAPITOL BUREAU Tallahassee, Max 3 G. Sewell and Commissioners Alex Radio Corporation of America Bryant died, the family dog, a large German shepherd, almost grieved himself to death.

Bryant, 47, a farmer, thought of that Sunday as he lay dying and asked that the dog be chloroformed and buried with him. He had his wish today. The animal was- put to death, placed in a child's casket and lowered into the same grave. ander Orr, jr, and CD. Van Ors del, jr, were elected to the vacan Citation for contempt of the COMPLETE CLASSIFIED AD SERVICE.

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state supreme court was asked "Congratulations from RCA and NBC on the splendid recognition accorded your paper in Pulitzer award." ALBERT D. LASKER, president of Lord Sc Thomas, famed adver against H. Raymond Shaw, former acting Miami fire chief, by Attor The Waterbury, Republican-American received honorable mention for its exposure of munici tising agency, wired the Daily News: pal graft. Other awards were: For distinguished service as IV REGULAR $36 ROUH "I am thrilled at the deserved recognition of the Miami Daily foreign or Washington correspondent during the year, the test being News. I send you my warmest congratulations and felicitations.

clearness and terseness of style, Please in turn extend same for me preference being given to fair, ju dicious, well-balanced and well- to Governor Cox." D. E. MORAN, Jr, Publications informed interpretative writing, Corp, publisher of many national which shall make clear, the signifi ly-known magazines, said: cance of the subject covered in the correspondence or which shall pro Heartiest congratulations on your winning of the Pulitzer prize, mote international understanding and appreciation, $500, Louis P. Lochner, chief of the Berlin bu reau of the Associated Press. For distinguished editorial writ nawa? ft i3nir om MAUI DAILY NEWS DOWNTOWN OFFICE 60 N.

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Hz t3E FIREMAN DROPPED FOR FOUR DA.YS City Manager A. E. Fuller, in his capicity as public safety director, today suspended Fireman J. W. Vaughn from April 28 to May Inclusive, without pay, on Vaughan's plea of guilty to several charges recently preferred against him by acting Chief R.

C. Ennis, including driving an automobile while under the influence of liquor. Fuller said in view of the foct Vaughan paid a stiff fine and costs in city court for his infaction, that he was off duty at the time of the incident, because of his 14 years of service and previous good record, the sentence was mad so light. ing during the year, limited to the editorial page, the test of excellence being clearness of style, moral purpose, sound reasoning and power to influence public opinion in what the writer conceives to be the right direction, due account being taken of the whole volume of the writer's editorial work during the year. $500.

Awarded to G. Callvert, Portland (Ore.) Oregonian. For a distinguished example of a reporters work during the year, the test being strict accuracy, terseness, the preference being given to news stories prepared under the pressure of edition time, that redound to the credit of the mutmrn 34.