Shamokin News-Dispatch from Shamokin, Pennsylvania • 1

ARNOLD'S BOOK BV.ilZ.r-, 7TI! 4 WASHINGTON 3.1.. (TNT! 1 Weather IS News-DisDatcl Good Evening I ks like mine union Snow late tonight and Wednesday, prccaV.y becoming heavy Wedneaday morning; colder. Hi delozates are in for session. JLL Largest Daily Newspaper Circulation in Northumberland County UNITED PRESS POLL LEASED rtTRE SERVICE PRICE: THREE CENTS SHAMOKIN TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 1940-12 PAGES DISPATCH (Estab 1886 Combined 18. 1933 With DAILY NEWS (Estab.

1893) VOL. VII NO. 107 i raw wwn Falls Halted by Frigid Breezes Cowboy in Saddle Marathon WORK TO BE jl SECURITY AMBITION DIRECTORS TO BECOME RESUMED AT RED TROOPS REPULSED IN UANNERHEIM OFFENSIVE 2 COLONIAL PRESIDENT DE noulitiil; COLLIERIES Former Indiana Governor Termed 'Political Adventurer' by Union Head at Miner's Convention SCHURTZ CITED BV COUNSEL AS MENTALLY ILL Receivers Announce Operations at Natalie and Greenough Mines Will Begin This Thursday Finns Report 1,000 Russians Killed, Six Red Planes Downed in Sec-. ond Day of Soviet Drive DELEGATES TENDER OVATION TO LEADER I Physical Ailment Called I PLANS COMPLETED FOR COMPENSATION 10 TOWNS BOMBED BY RED AVIATORS Possible Cause of Mental Condition LIQUID DIET USED He's a rip-roaring cowboy and his home is in the saddle, literally speaking this time, for Elmer Schumann cf Burbank, newest of the marathon maniacs, is camping out aboard his pony in attempt to set world's endurance record for continuous riding on horssback. During his sixth day astride, he shaves for visitors.

Receivers John Oshinski and J. William Wetter, of the Colonial Collieries Company, announced early this afternoon that work will be resumed Thursday morning at the various openings at Natalie and Marion Heights. Some of the workers were being called out this afternoon to begin work tomorrow of loading cars and getting mining mechanism in final running order for resumption of work Thursday. The receivers yesterday completed all arrangements for compensation insurance and the reopening of the company's sales offices, with many of the former salesmen already taking orders. Financial requirements of the receivers were completed shortly before noon today, and after these details had been concluded the announcement was made of nlans for resumption.

COLUMBUS, Jan. 23 President John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers of America today denounced the presidential ambition of Federal Security Administrator Paul V. McNutt, terming him "a political adventurer" who had used troops against labor. Lewis said that McNutt.

former governor of Indiana, "likes to pretend he was a soldier, accompanied by a motley crew of two per cent; bag men who he heped would be able to buy enough votes to make him president of the United States so he would h.r.e more scldiers to play with, and be able to protect strangers who were taking the jobs of men hose children were hungry and whose wives were The "two per cent bag men' phrase was believed to refer to Indiana's famous Democratic "two per cent club" which purportedly collects money from state employes for political activities. Lewis linked McNutt with Senator A. B. "Happy" Chandler, former Kentucky governor, comparing them with ancient kings of England "who sent troops to protect strangers" in By WEBB MILLER HELSINKI, Jan. 23 (U.R) A Russian offensive waged against the Mannerheim Line on the Karelian Isthmus and northeast of Lake Ladoga yesterday broke down in the face of stiff Finnish resistance, an official Finnish communique said today.

More than 1,000 Russians were killed at Kollaanjoki, northeast of Ladoga, the communique added. The offensive was described as and the Finns believed that fresh waves of Russian troops were thrown against the Mannerheim Line in what the Finns expected the Russians intended to make a decisive battle. a The communique said that heavy ussian attacks were thrown against Finnish lines between Sum-ma and Lake Muola in the center of the Karelian Isthmus. The Russians also attacked heavily at Ait-tojoki, north of Lake Ladoga, but were repulsed. The communique said that yesterday was the second day of the Russian offensive but that it had toeen no more successful than had fho flrt- rinv's effort.

Andrew Schurtz, Shamokin. under sentence to die in the electric chair at Rockview the week of February 26 for the murder of Edward Fisher, of Sunbury, has been on a soup diet since last Friday morning and will be continued on that diet as long as he wishes. Schurtz complained early last Friday to his death watch and then to Warden Fred McCall of severe pains in the stomach, and expressed the belief that solid food was the cause of his ailment. He requested soup, and since then he has been given liquid diet three times daily. It, is the contention of Attorney Robert V.

Moser, of defense counsel, that Schurtz has not been well for several years and his alleged bodily ailment may have prompted the men BOY HELD RESPONSIBLE IN DEATH OF C. T. CHILD Fourteen-Year-Old Lad to Be Arraigned Before Receivers Oshinski and Wetter feel confident that with the coal Judge in Hit-and-Run Fatality Robert Deitrkk. 14-year-old West End boy who said he drove his elder brother's truck "for a thrill" and whose inexperience as a driver resulted January 12 in fatal injuries for Lorraine Moroz, 6, was held responsible for the child's death when jury sat yetert! afternoon at City Hall. The Deitrick boy, together with his younger brother, Joseph, who accompanied him at the time the Moroz girl was struck while walking tal condition of the man preceding the fatal shooting of Fisher, foreman on the WPA project on which Schurtz was employed.

This will be one of the contentions when Attorneys Moser and Russell Machmer appear before the State Pardon Board at Harrisburg on February 20 to appeal for commutation of life imprisonment. MINE OPERATORS Frigid grip of winter stopped the splash at Niagara Falls as zero temperatures left American Falls, above, 90 per cent paralyzed. Only a small trickle of water now drips into the gorge. on a pavement in the West tna.o will be taken before Judga Charles YYTI7F1TII Moreanroth late this afternoon. ARE OPTIMISTIC! OFFICIAL SAYS BUDGET BALANCE WOULD AID U.

S. 16th century mine strises. "It was just like the other day in Harlan County when the governor of Kentucky sent troops to Harlan" County to protect the strangers from, the anger of the displaced mine workers whose children were hungry and whose wives were ill," Lewis asserted. "Or like Indiana, a Tew years when tSe governor, whose name was (Continued on Pase 3. Column 5) BENEFITSCASE BEFORE STATE SUPREMECOURT Employer's Right to Appeal Compensation Ruling, Issue in Action market at high peak and Colonial Collieries Company always enjoying liberal patronage, together with anticipated stabilization of the coal industry, the operations should be able wprkf ull IP5 4mtil tonnaTge schedules have been worked out by a committee of operations and tonnages allocated to each company.

Members of the Greenough and Natalie locals of the United Mine Workers of America voted during the past 10 days to return to work after having been idle since November 13, when receivership was sought as the proper legal medium under which to reestablish the company's of certain phases of receivership were largely responsible for the refusal of the men to return to their places, but with recent assurances of proper (Continued on Pm 3. Column 6) workprIgram receiving aid Director John Anderson Reports New Spirit of Cooperation 1WU JUVfiMLE, ROBBERS ADMIT TWELVHHEFTS Coal Township Pair Confesses Many Crimes Following Arrest Morgenthau Suggests Cutting Public Works Costs and Increase Debt Limit Six Russian --planes "vs. shot down, according to the communique. In addition, there were unconfirmed reports that three other Red army pianos had been shot down. Russian loases everywhere were heavy, the Finns claimed.

An air raid alarm sounded in Helsinki at 2:40 p. m. today but the all clear signal was given 20 minutes later. No planes were seen over the capital but it was reported that aircraft had been seen over Orankulla, where the foreign (Continued on Page 3. Column 1) FORMER HEADS OF ROTARY CLUB REVIEWHISTORY Past Presidents Relate Historic Incidents During 24 Years HARRISBURG, Jan.

23. (U.R) Hard coal mine operators, who have joined with the miners' union in proposing to Governor Arthur H. James a voluntary stabilization plan for the ailing industry, are optimistic over the future business outlook "for the first time in Allen J. Johnson, director of Anthracite Industries, Primos, said today. "Present plans of the industry should result in widespread increased employment within the next three or four months-," Johnson said at a meeting of the state job mobilization committee's sub-group on industrial research.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (U.R Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau. believes that a balanced budget would have a "very healthy" effect on the country, it was revealed today. Morgenthau failed to indicate how a balance between government Income and outgo might be achieved, but he suggested to a House Appropriations Subcommittee that public works expenditures might be oslashed and taxes boosted. MASTER KEYS USED DECISION RESERVED Three witnesses were called to testify at the coroner's inquest yesterday into the death of the Moroz child.

The first of these was Dorothy Koltalo. who was with the child when she was run down, and whose screams brought others to the scene. Other witnesses were William Thompson, who was attracted bv screams of the Koltalo girl, and State Motor Policeman Warren Thoma. The latter investigated the fatal accident. In returning their verdict in the accident case, the coroner's jury declared: "We find that Lorraine Moroz met death through negligence on the part of Robert Dei-trick, and we recommend that he be held for proper court action." Joseph Deitrick, who is said to have aided his brother.

Robert in pushing the death truck to get it started when the starter failed and who accompanied him on his "thrill" paunt over several streets of the community, was not named by the coroner's jury. The two boys were lodged in detention quarters at police headquarters last night, and were booked to appear before Judge Morganroth this morning. Press of other court business, however, necessitated delay of their appearance before the judge in his Shamokin office until late today. Both boys confessed their participation in the fatal accident after Officer Thoma and Constable Earl Humphrey traced the death truck to its parking place near the (Continued on Page 3. Column 4) KULPMONT BORO TO HAVE HALF-HOLIDAY POLISH GROUPS RAISE FUNDS TO HELP REFUGEES Clothing Also in Demand by Residents of War-torn Poland 7 SPEAKERS HEARD He proposed that the public debt limit be raised from the present statutory ceiling of $45,000,000,000 to $50,000,000,000.

President Roosevelt has forecast a public debt totaling more than $44,900,000,000 by June 3, 1941. Morgenthau gave his testimony-last December, three weeks before President Roosevelt submitted to Congress the 1941 budget forecasting a deficit of $2,274,000,000 and asking for $460,000,000 in new taxes to finance emergency national defense spending. "You think that a balanced budget would be a good thing for the country, do you not?" asked Represen- fContlnued on Page 3. Column 2) Two Juvenile robbers who admitted having entered and robbed at least a dozen business houses by means of master keys over a period of several years were arrested yesterday by Pennsylvania Motor Policeman Alex T. Baceski.

The confessed robbers are Ralph Carl, 15. of 1122 West Nelson Street, and William Eugene Miller, 12, of 1410 West Nelson Street. Both who are now confined in detention quarters at City Hall, and tomorrow morning will be taken before the court at Sunbury for sentence. Arrest of the pair was brought about by Officer Baceski following a complaint by Robert Evanoskie, 1221 West Montgomery Street, who said his service station was entered on the evening of January 20 and looted of a quantity of cigarets. The cash register was also forced 'Continued on Page 3.

Column Kulpmont Merchants' Association, at a largely attended meeting last evening, voted unanimously to observe Wednesday half-holidays beginning the first week in February. The action of the merchants follows that of business men in Shamokin, Mount Carmel and many other regional communities. All Kulpmont merchants have agreed to close their business places each Wednesday at noon. PHILADELPHIA. Jan.

23 The State Supreme Court reserved decision today on whether an employer can appeal from a State Labor and industry Department ruling on unemployment compensation to the board of review. Argument was heard yesterday on an appeal by the board trom a Superior Court decision in the casa of the Susquehanna Collieries Company, which contended it was an "affected party" within the meaning of the unemployment compensation law and entitled to appeal. The case was that of John S. Boncal. one of 1.700 men who vol- untarily quit work at Susquehanna's Nanticoke mine, their action bein followed a week later by 1,100 others at another colliery.

After filing claims for compensation with the State Employment Department, the Labor and Industry Department decided the men had quit voluntarily and wore not entitled to compensation. Sixteen too COMMITTEE ACTIVE John Anderson, director of the work relief program of the Northumberland County Board of Public Assistance, reports he is meeting with better cooperation on the part of school boards, municipalities, hospitals and other groups in providing employment for persons cn relief rolls. At the present time a force of 18 carpenters, electricians and other artisans is engaged in making improvements to Mary Packer Hospital, Sunbury, where Georg? Rockwell, Sunbury contractor, has volunteered to direct the work. Another project has been launched in East Cameron Township, where 46 men are engaged in cleaning and cleaning the school grounds, assisting Janitors and in making repairs to the property. A similar project is scheduled to open at Herndon schools In the near future.

BOARD NAMED FOR MENTAL HOSPITAL Polish Emigres Plan Creation of Republic Shamokin Rotary Club staged an interesting meeting last evening as seven past presidents of the service organization were called upon to review memories and historic incidents during the period of the club's existence since 1916. Judge Charles K. Morganroth, who served as president for a short period before joining the colors in 1917, furnished the highlight of the evening by introducing a speech prepared prior to his entrance into the World War, but never delivered for that reason. The addess remained in the jurist's flies and was recently uncovered as he ransacked his possessions. Many of the pro-Vhecies made by the jurist 22 years ago have since come true.

Chester K. Robertson, who served es president of Shamokin club and who later was elected to district governorship of the old Thirty-Fifth District, gave an interesting review of early activities of the club. Other speakers were A. Wallace Brown. Clyde F.

Ketner. John A. Rolin and Attorney W. Irvine Wicst. Dr.

Paul E. Wltmeycr. past district governor had charge of the unusual meeting. KIWANIS CLUB TO PRESENT PROGRAM Browder to Appeal Fo Yea rSen tence Paderewski Named President of National Council in France review to appeals to the board 1 which referred the mat referee. While it was pending.

THRIFT DAY TO BE HELDJIERE Shamokin Merchants Will Participate in National Program ARMY MAINTAINED the tefe- from tno it ha i lurr.a 7 ree received a tcioc'cam department (Continued on F.uc 5. A county-wide campaign for funds and clothing to aid refugees of Poland was launched yesterday by the Northumberland County Polish Relief Fund Committee. The county committee, which operates under State Department permit No. 13. has practically completed its solicitations of Polish-American residents of the county.

It was revealed here yesterday that the Polish-American contributions, which have been sent to Europe, amounted to more than $1,000 cash and 2,600 pcunds of clothing. Aid extended to refugees of Poland will be given to all persons who were affected by the German-Polish war, regardless of nationality or creed, it was pointed out by local leaders. The drive now will be extended to include business firms. Individuals and organizations of all races and sects in the county, and committee members here have announced that all donations will be (Continued 'n Paw j3 Ccliimn 3 INDEPENDENTS TO DISCUSS COAL PLAN PARIS. Jan.

23 (U.R) The Polish Communistic Leader Addresses Red Rally During One Day's Freedom BOND IS REQUIRED PAWNBROKERS ACT ISJJPHELD License Law Passed in GOVERNMENT AGENT SPEAKS TO HANKERS George VanFlcet. secret servlca operative of the United States gov 1937 Held Valid by Dauphin County Court ernment, was cue 't pra.er at forum and btufet lunch 1 ot ter Northumberland County Chapt HARRISBURG, Jan. 23. -Governor Arthur H. James today filled eieht of the nine positions on the Danville State Hospital board of trustees, appointing the following to replace members who resigned at the governor's request: Dr.

Robert Groue and David J. Reese, succeeding Frank E. McAr-ran and D. E. Edmondson all of Danville; Harry Macec and Elmer E.

Beers succeeding C. W. Ashley and Carl FleckcnMein. all of Bloomsburg. Fran': P'ri e.

William. mt-crrditn William B. Scibert, Hughes-ville; I. M. Wilt.

Montoursvllle. tuc-ceedins M. E. Reeder, Muncy: Gcorue Scott. Mount Carmrl.

succeeding S. N. Williamson. Turbot-villc. and M.

Haac Sunbury. succeeding Dr. C. E. Ervin.

Danville. The ninth trustee will be named later. American Institute of Banking, hel la.t in the ccial hall of thw United Brethren Church The etovc: r.mnu a cnt ttjve an ln- army in France will soon total trained troops dedicated to establishment of a democratic eov-ernment in Polish territory. Premier General Wladislaw Sikorskl told the emigre parliament today after election of Ignace Jan Paderewski as president. When Poland recovers her independence she will reject any form of totalitarianism and will adopt a democratic system similar to that In France or the United States.

Sikor-bki declared in explaining that in the past there has been to much dissenMon between the Polish people and their government. He denounced the "barbaric conduct" of the invaders of Poland and said that tullty of the crime of destroying Poland will be punished." (Continued on Page S. Column 6) Spectol Joint Meeting Thrift Day will be observed in Shamokin store. on Thursday, with the local business places participating in National Thrift Week. In many localities Thrift Week is being observed tluotuhoiii the week, but the local merchants have decided to make their Thrift Day enterprise one of the greatest shopping opportunities in manv montlv-.

Merchants be trie placing of exceptionally large quantifies of mcrchatidhe in for the opening of the stores Thursday morning, when thrifty housewives and others will find real bar NEW YORK. Jan. 23 (U.R) Earl Brcwder. general iccrctary of the Communist party in the I Spates appeals today from his four-'year pri-cn for falsifying ja passport application. He mast appear before Federal Juci-c Alfred C.

Ccxe with an sp-Ipcal bond filed and approved if he to remain at liberty under $7,500 bond. i The Jud.e permitted hun at le.ut cue more day of liberty after his conviction yesterday afternoon, ana lie u.r.1 it ic addrc a mass meet-! of 13.C29 at Madison Sriu.ue teif di-cotii'-e cn eduction ci ccunterteit currency toreries of 011 check issued by th government, including WPA payments and pension. The speaker pointed out that business men and Shamokin Kiwanis Club will celebrate the twenty-fifth anniversary of Kiwanis International this evening at 6:00 at Hotel Graemar with a visual presenting a quarter century of organization activities. Kiwanis was born January 22. 1915.

when the World War was in lto jr.cnth mcnth, and Billv Sunday. A' Smith and Jess Willlard were on Internationa! r.ifvp p'-" new over 2,010 clubs with 1PACP0 mmibprs in the United States and Canada. Ladies Night and a Valentine party will be held by Kiwanis on Tuesday evening. February 13. when HARRISBURG, Jan.

23 (U.R) The Dauphin County court today upheld the constitutionality of the 19.17 Pawnb.Tky.-s Licence Act which limits the rates cn :r.a!l leans by articles cf value. Charles C. Greer, of Cambria County, who at the hearings in the Dauphin court, it-turned a opinion which satrl the P.iwiibrr!ers Act "is a valid cxcicc cf the power of the commonwealth." He dissolved the injunction which test rained of th- act i Ivc; rf W'V, c.ui ,1 hv.i iCuLUnucd tu fa Column 7) The incicixmclent miners' organization of this section will meet this evening at 7:30 In Red Men's Hall for dhcu-sien of a pl.ui recently announced from the stcto capital which contemplates eventual elimination of bootleg mining. Officers of the regional group said several representatives of the on gains in practically every line of business in the community. Thrift Day advertising being H'aced the entire sur- Garden let ni-lit, on the cccai cf the 16th anniversary of the death of Nicolal Lenin.

He said hh ccnvicticn was "only cane cificer on proper identification in all government cheeks. Fifty or more members of th county chapter attended the nveet-inc. livl'i't'm nrr Ki offier rf l. jrui.o ay. or -on t--d Cui cave eight The appointments occasion is hi udrcds cf out-1 of-towQ bo it-wnokaa.

uc rccnl at luiijUl'i meet- t--i- s-ri-t'rn i "tty I January 23, 7:30 P. Adv. atii CuiUiUu tuku vti-'i i the Dan Stroo. 1 1 oa fag equina ti i uo,.