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PAGE TEN Tune In On KRBC THE ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS WITH THREE DEFEATS FOR ADMINISTRATION- Tuesday Morning, September 20, 1938. O'Connor, Last Of Solans Opposed By FDR, Faces Voters Today Gotham Contest Tops Primaries InRestOfllY. Massachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey Also Vote By The Associated Press. The democrats of a section ol New York city will decide today (Tuesday) the outcome of the last of President Roosevelt's announced eRorLs to rid congress of democrats whom he calls conservatives. They will choose between Rep.

John J. O'Connor, whom Mr. Roosevelt has denounced as "one ol the most effective obstructionists" In the house, and James H. Pay, New Dealer backed personally by the chief executive. Although the president was beaten in similar fights recently in the democratic senatorial primaries of South Carolina, Georgia and Maryland.

Mr. Roosevelt's aides indicated they were hopeful of better fortune in New York. Because of Its national aspects, the O'Connor-Fay contest overshadowed other primary elections today throughout the remainder of New York and in three other slates --New Jersey, Wisconsin and Massachusetts. In New Jersey, former Senator W. Warren Barbour was seeking the republican senatorial nomination against C.

Dan coskey and George O. Pullen. William H. Ely was unopposed for the democratic nomination. The Massachusetts primaries presented spirited contests for the gubernatorial nominations of both parties.

Governor Charles P. Hurley, democrat, was opposed by former Governor James M. Curley, Francis E. Kelly and Richard M. Russell.

Leverett Saltonstall, Frederick Batter, William McMasters and Richard Whltcomb contested for the republican nomination. IAFOLLETTE OPPOSED In Wisconsin, Senator F. Ryan Duffy was unopposed for renomina- Uon on the democratic ticket. Six men ran for the republican senatorial nomination, and two for the progressive. Governor Philip p.

LaFollette, seeking renominatlon by the progressive party, was opposed by Glenn Turner, a former socialist. Attempting to cement opposition to LaFoilette. Robert K. Henry ran for governor on both republican and democratic tickets. His opponents were two democrats and three As chairman of the house rules committee, Representative O'Connor of New York holds a key position in the process of legislation.

With hut few exceptions, all hills roust he approved by his committee before they can come up for discussion on the floor of the house. White House displeasure with O'Connor Is laid commonly to have had Its start at the time the public utility holding company bill and its so-called "death sentence" provisions were before congress. More recently. O'Connor opposed the government reorganization bill, a measure upon which the president has insisted. In addition to seeking democratic renomlnation, O'Connor entered himself as a candidate for the republican nomination.

In that contest, he was opposed by Allen Dulles. Mother's Standby in Treating CHILDREN'S COLDS ran RtutvjKQ dit- conifoits or chest tie throat with FOR HtAO-COLO "snIBej" and This loosens clears sir- Engineer Says Baird Municipal Light Plant Would Never Pay BAIRD, Sept. report was made public by porting contentions by the West Monk, district manager of the uttll- Texas utilities company that a municipal light plant "would never be a paying proposition in Balrd" was a report today by the Fort Worth engineering firm of Hawley, Freese Nichols, well- known In this area for Its work In connection with Fort Phantom Hill dam and as a representative of the slate of Texas In (Is law suits against the Lone Star Gas company. A review of Marvin C. Nichols' TOWN NEWS Adeen Fry, stadrnt in McMurry college from Colorado, underwent surgery yesterday at the Hendrick Memorial hospital.

New medical patients at the hospital last night were Mrs. J. O. Brooks, 1235 South First; Mrs. F.

C. Carmichael, 909 Hickory and Lynn Dale Kelso, four year old son of Mr. and Mrs. a O. Kelso of Brady.

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Ellington, 409 Cypress, announce the birth of a daughter yesterday morning at 2:45 o'clock at the Hendrick Memorial hospital. Moron Votes Today On School Bonds MORAN, Sept. 19.

Qualified tax-paying voters of the Moran independent school district will vote Tuesday on Issuance of $9.000 In bonds to finance a gymnasium- home economics building lor the school here. Last May 3 the district voted for Issuance of bonds in the same amount, by majority of 139 to 60. A flaw In the election petition caused the attorney general's department to refuse approval of. the bonds, with suggestion that another election be held. The school board succeeded during the summer In obtaining a $16.000 WPA allotment to go with the district's 49,000.

Plans and specifications for the $26,000 unit are ready and contracts may be awarded as soon as bonds are sold. CZECHS (Continued From Page One) situation demands." This statement was contained In a communique which further quoted the premier as stating: "I declare before thi. committee, which represents our whole people, that the government will do all it can to save the vital interest of the people and protect the state from harm." FURTHER HEARING ASKED (A Paris dispatch said sources there In close touch with the Czechoslovak government reported Prague would ask a further hearing of her case In reply to the Anglo-French plan. (This report said government had drawn up Its reply, avoiding flat acceptance or rejection of the plan, which was expected to be delivered Tuesday in London and Parts.) The cabinet will resume Its dis- LOOK! AT THESE PRICES! Citratcd Carbonates--SI Size (For Acid Indigestion) BOTH 100 McKesson Aspirin--SOc Size FOR Solution Mouth Wash-50c Size BOTH in, Pint Rubbing Alcohol-Reg. 39c Fon POST OFFICE PHARMACY 3K Pine We Dclirer rhone 6287 ties company, who said the engineering firm had been asked to make the report "in the interest of the clltons of Baird becoming better informed on such a project." "The review differs on 29 major points with the A.

C. Moore pro- "all or which. when corrected and Including the item of depreciation as required by state laws, indicate that the proposed Isolated oil-engine plant would fail to meet its operating expense, even with 100 per cent of the business on present rates and without any rate reduction as promised the citizens of Balrd. "It also was established by the review, based on Information obtained while this engineering firm was making a survey for distribution of power and energy generated by ihe Colorado Jilver Authority, which it represented, that the normal division of business in such cases Is sbout 50-50 and that any other division is not sustained for any period of time, which makes the Baird project for from feasible or advisable." Nichols offered to meet with Baird citizens and Moore and his associates for a round-table discussion of the project, "His report." Monk said, "will be kept on file in our local office here for the Inspection of those Interest- ed'or for any additional proof to their satisfaction or any of the criticisms regarding the promotional engineer's proposal," Copies, he said, are being drawn up for genera! distribution. cussions tomorrow.

Formal notiifcation of the Anglo- French plan was given the government this morning by Basil Cochrne Newton, the British mln- Isteren and Victor Leopold de la Croix, French minister. BRITAIN- (Continued From Page One) his demands In the meantime. Leaders of the war-born democracy struggled over a decision fully as difficult BS that thrust on Kurt Schuschnigg, then -chancellor of Austria, only seven months ago CZECHS WITHOUT AID The Czechs were without outside aid in resisting threatened German Invasion or civil war-- with the possible exception or silent Russia. On the other hand they were faced with the terrifying task of appeasing their own people who were burning with natlonaujrn and determination to fight at all costs. Not only were the Czech and Slovak statesmen asked to surrender the Germanic sections to Hitler but they were also faced with growing demands for the further dismemberment of their Polish and Hungarian populations.

In Warsaw it was announced the Polish ambassadors to European capitals had been instructed to inform the respective governments of the reported Polish view that a ful central European settlement could be attained only by detachment of Polish minority from Czechoslovakia. Admiral Nicholas Horthy, resent of Hungary, at the same time was reported en route to Germany to Bet the aid of Hitler and Chamberlain In settling Hungary's dispute with Czechoslovakia over the 700,000 Hungarian minority. AGREEMENT SEALED The British and French cabinets in meetings today sealed the agreement, reached by leading ministers in Sunday conferences which extended into this morning, to allow dismemberment of Czechoslovakia rather than risk war. The proposal to capitulate before Hitler's demands was communicated to the Prague government which I had warned the two democracies in I advance it could not accept responsibility for decisions in which it had no voice. Prime Minister Neville Chamber- Ian.

ready to bear the terms back to Hitler, took his first walk in St. James' park in several days. i In Berlin it was announced semi- officially that the next Chamfcer- I Iain-Hitler conference likely would NED BRANDT--A Story Of College Athletics 6RIMO EM I JAKE-MY 6OYS ARE TOO WUCH OVtR. THE WSFORTUN6 OP OWE Of- TMEM THIHG YOU OlDNT FUM6LE TWe BASS DRUM IN AM OR BY BOB ZUPPKE GIRLS FIND PLACE IN CIRCUS SUN "Ihey Say It With Clowns And Girls At The Al G. Barnes And Sells-Floto Circus They say it with clowns and girls on the Big AI O.

Barnes Sells-Floto combined circus coming to Abilene Saturday September 24th at and Butternut showground. This season, more than any other- this is particularly true for the Barnes and Sells-Roto organization, is now augmented with Ringiing Bros and Barnum Bailey stupendous new features. This means Bring 'Em Bjck Alive Frank- Buck, Gargantua the Great, the awesome primate and hundreds upon hundreds of the world's foremost arenic stars. Hence when they start the exhibition dates the public is assured of (he greatest value in ths history ot outdoor amusement. Of course, clowns have always meant circus, but.

with the coming of hosts of pretty e.irl performers to the big show, their appearance in the spangleland photographs and posters became imperative, and plcasurably so. AJid. as you can't have a circus without elephants and horses, they sometimes are in support and often in leading roles in the picture making casts of the show. And there's no shortage of subjects possible, for the Al G. Barnes and Sells-Floto combined circus has among its 950 people and 800 animals several hundred girls, five herds of elephants and 400 horses.

With more than 450 men and women arenlc stars and a host of amazing new features and innovations on its gigantic program of 19JS. the ble show will exhibit at and 8 p. th: performance starting with thi gorgeous new spectacle of Oriental lavishness. introducing Erin? 'Em Back Alive Frank Buck, the doors opening one hour earlier in each instance. Don't let tension "get" your nerves! CAMEL lake place Wednesday Codes- berg, Germany, near Cologne.) KENNEDY INFORMED tJnited states Ambassador Joseph P.

Kennedy, who has been kept fully informed of the situation throughout the crisis, went to Nun- I ber 10 Downing street to get details ploica of the plan worked out by Britain i French Premier Edouard Daladler and France in an effort to save and foreign Minister Georges Bon- psace. net flew back to Paris and quickly This plan was believed to re-1 gained the unanimous approval of semble closely the following unof- the French cabinet, ficlal outline: Soviet Russia. The British cabinet heard reports from Chamberlain and other ministers on the final plan. No official announcement was made but It was understood the proposal was ep- P1PE DOWN, SHEKELS, OR. ILL POT ONO6R.

YCOR. HAVE A. I CAN'T 6AT LAM6 CHOPS THROOCJH A STRAW separate bank account and periodically the money will be drawn out and sent to Mrs. Smith. Milk bottle committees of the Booster club art: Morey Mlllerman, chairman, D.

W. Wristcn. assistant, Bill Reidy, Dewey Webb. Frank Hobbs. chairman, Hule Lamb, assistant, v.

M. Bradley Keith Wright. N. W. McCormlck, chairman, Don Waddington, assistant, Wayne Hudspeth.

AI Slowe, chairman, Johnny Odam. assistant, Izzy Kraselsky W. McComb. Grover Nelson, chairman, W. W.

Grubbs. David Farmer. Hal W. Buchanan. C.

W. Moss, chairman. A. C. Sides, assistant, Everett Haney George L.

Mlnter Jr. J. N. Graham, chairman. Cleddlc Harvey, Clarence Solnick, Taylor Black.

H. B. Corcorran, chairman, Joe Ball, assistant, Ernest Miller, Dur- wooci Owen. Bill Reldy. chairman, Billy Ful- wilcr, assistant, Frank Nevans.

O. C. Everett, W. V. Young, Clinton Woodlock.

Jimmie Wroten, chairman Wayne Riddle, assistant. Webb stovall. chairman, J. C. Patterson, assistant, Dub Deibert Webb.

Nick Grain, chairman, Charlie rankford. assistant. Andy Jones, chairman. Jack Ful- wller, assistant, Harold Boney, Raymond Thomason. E.

w. Burdett, chairman. Arlie Garner, assistant, w. p. Gilbrcth C.

O. Pat Patterson. Dave Henrj'. chairman, M. E.

Plckel. assistant. Fred Bedford, chairman, Mack Castles, assistant. Cecil Chenoweth. Tom Roberts, chairman.

Charlie Lankford. Bert Chapman, chairman. A. Qustafson. assistant, H.

Leo Tuck- I game, but no time for arrival In Abilene has been set. Two other bus trips have been scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday of next week, with the possibility of a motorcade trek Wednesday. The Tuesday, Sept. 27. trip Is lo leave Abilene at 1 o'clock, stop at Loralnc, Colorado, Westbrook.

Coahoma. Big Spring (lunch), Stcr- llne City, Robert Lee. Bronte, Harriet, San Angelo, Miles, Rowena, Balltnger. Hatchet, Winters, Bradshaw, Ovalo, Tuscola and Abilene, at 7:45 m. Thursday, Sept.

20 leaving time li 7:30. Slops nre scheduled Mc- Cnullcy, Syli'fstcr, Roby, Rotnn, Clairemont, Jayton, Spur Hunch), Dickens. Qutlirle. Asn'cr- mont. Hanilm, Anson, Hawley, Abilene at Round trip fee for each excursion will be $3.50.

TRIPPERS-- (Continued From Page One) Bangs, Brownwood, Cross Plains, Pioneer, Rising star, Eastland. Olden, Ranger, Cisco. Putnam. Balrd, and Clyde before returning to Abilene at 6:35 p. m.

Noon stop will be made in Brownwood. Thursday, the second trip will be to Albany. Throckmorton, Haskell Welnert. Munday. Gorec.

Bomarton. Seymour (lunch), Red Springs, a Benjamin, Knox City. O'Brien, Rochester. Rule, Sagerton. Old Glory and Stamford.

The delegation Is due to leave at 7 a. m. end return at 7 p. m. Third trrk, and last one for this week, will also include the Abilene- Lubbock football in Lubbock Friday night as a feature.

The Boosters will leave Abilene at a. m. ana ballyhoo the fair at Tye, Merfcel. V-ent. Sweetwater.

Rojcoe. Hcrmlclgh. Snyder (lunch). Post, Slaton and Lubboct. The delegation is tc make a non-stop return from Lubbock to Abilene after the Mail and Phone (5207) Orders Filled Definite simplicity that is both young and chic BUNNY SUEDE Zipper Lounging Robe "Bunny" because it has the softness of a kitten's ear "Suede" because it has the appearance of rich suede 3.98 is its very special price Yes, it is a very simple rolic, hut one of those rich robes everyone enjoys.

Tlic I of this i suede' fabric lends itself to Ibose rich velvet-like colorings a add so much to one's compfexion. You'll live in it. 1'owder Miie, jndc, peach, navy, ciiihonnrt. Ki7.es 14 lo L'O. CAMPBELIS J.

The Sudden district's of Czechoslovagio which in municipal elections last May and June voted 75 per cent or more for Ihe Sudeten German party candidates shall be considered to have decided on union with Germany. 2. A new frontier shall be drawn io include all such districts within Germany as far aj It is practicable. 3. Districts which voted between "15 and 50 per cent Sudefcn candidates shad be (grouped in autonomous areas Inside Ctechoslovakia, 4.

Arangemcnls shall be made by the exchange of populations lo safeguard the liberty of German minorities which do not wfeh to come under the rule of Germany; there shall be similar arrangements for Czechoslovakia's Polish and Hungarian minorities, 5. The new frontiers or Ciech- mlovakia shall be guaranteed by i I France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Hungary anrf a i a shall be released from her alliances i France a The.se actions made certain Britain and France now were un- lo fight to save Czcchoslav- atta. FRANCE- (Continued from Page One) plied: "We have not come to that yet." REVOLT RUMBLES Osufty upon leaving the French foreign office said "We are like a man uho has been judged and condemned without a hearing." The Czechoslovak government was understood to consider Viscount Riinciman, head of the British un- I oflicial mediation mission in trie Eudrsen dispute, to be solely a "mediator and not as performin; a I similar to Chamberlain's peace cltorts at Berchtesgaricn. One ol the reported reasons why the Prague government planned to abstain from flat acceptance or rejection of the Anslo-French plan I Ihe belief Vy Czechoslovak diplomacy (hat there already I rumblings of popular revolt fn Britain and France acain.t a "tical' Smokers find Camel's Costlier Tobaccos are Soothing to the Nerves 1 such as greeted the famous Hcarc- QUALITY CLEANING Men's Suits ladies' Plain Dresses-Cleaned-Pressed Dial Z-0053 Cub 4 carrj Vogue Cleaners Corner 2nd A Bulltrout 25' I-ivaJ plan Of 1935 to partition Ethiopia. MILK FUND- Continued Prom Paje One) in zones and also the responsibility of gathering money placed in the bottles.

The boitles will be cmptieel about tvtce a week. The money will to Ihe Booster oflicr tvhere a permanent card record ail) kept ol bottles In each store and district. E. G. Wood, secretary of the Boosters, win deposit the'money in THAT THEY HAVE DISCONTINUED SELLING MILK AND BUTTER.

IN THE FUTURE ALL OF THEIR EFFORTS WILL BE DEVOTED TO MAKING AND MARKETING SUPE- SIOR ICE CREAMS AND CANDY, We Want To Express Our Deepest Appreciation To Individuals And Firms For Their Patronage Ancj Friendship And To Assure All We Will Do Our Best To Merit Your Business On The Basis Of Dispensing Better Ice- Creams And Candies..

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