Daily News from New York, New York • 182

mm ii iip i i hi JLd By DANTON WALKER Qj By LEONARD The Barberry Room Magistrate Berman. "The first is by a fine, the second by impris On the last day of April, 1933. the most exclusive in New York opened its doors, to a selected few. Suspension Next? THE sword of license suspension hangs heavier than ever today over the heads of New York motorists. Recommendations made at a little-publicized conference may soon result in the loss of driving; privileges for traffic offenders instead of the loss of a few dollars in fines.

at l'J iZa hL There was PPi Pl.JM m' ill I 1 5 v. i C3 I --V Nnu Bel Ceddea (Uft) mmd TKdop by pitiyif. licity for the pood reason that the press wasn't invited, then or thereafter. In fact, it was even made known that newspapermen would be barred at all times and with no CJB-L The conference, with ChiefJ Magistrate John M. Martagh presiding, weighed the problem of chronic traffic violators and serious offenders.

Representatives from various East Coast states joined local judges, safety education esperts, law professors and motor vehicle bureau officials in the discussions. Separate committees arrived at an almost unanimous conclusion: swift license suspension is the only solution. Fines Ineffective A published report of the con ference proceedings indicates that the current mass fining of New York City's traffic violators may be a treatment but is definitely not a cure. Following are excerpts from addresses made at the conference: on the question of how courts can properly disci pline serious offenders, Magis trate Seymour Kabinowitz ol White Plains, N. said: mThm traffic offender fmarm tkm leva of him license, or at jatl sentence.

Payment of a fine ie incidental to the enforcement. The courts should, therefore, use the right to suspend a license tuhen the offense warrants much punishment. We should mot hesitate to suspend license when the facte warrant it." Magistrate John Draney of Tea neck, N. was certain that the reckless driver, or "the antisocial personality," in danger of losing the privilege to drive "will learn to respect the rights of others." "We, as he added, "are inclined to believe that the fear of the loss of the driving license, and the subsequent loss of the driving privilege, is a greater deterrent to the traffic violator than is a fine or commitment." A more severe point system to hit motorists harder and faster with license suspensions was advanced by James Economos, director of the traffic court program. American Bar Association.

"The steadiily mounting num- The restaurant was the Elbow Room and the man who barred; the pres ciJly enough, i former newspaperman was Alexander, W.xi!i-ptt. It hai long been his uabitian to found a private din-' inur club catering solely to the culinary preferences of Wooll-coH and his cronies, and this was te be it. Among the 200 who would ip permitted the use of the restaurant were llearge S-Kaufman and Harold Ross (also former newpapermen), Rofert Sherwood. Mo Hart. William Patey.

Robert Raymond Muwr. Sir Cedrie Hardwioke. and. on the distan side, Alice: II mm II II I 1 inter Jitier. airs.

Ji frirn iiiu- man and Mrs. Samuel Weldon. iinaew Pmi mo Frlomdt Money for eoiistroeUn the r.ioow Hma was pa up and Theodore (Teddy) Backer eiate in their architecturai in their -rchitectu, firnn onment and the third by revoca tion or suspension of his hcense to operate a motor vehicle. "Undoubtedly, the last is the most effective in this motor age. Driving an automobile has become a practical necessity and in many instances the means of earning a livelihood." The law in New York State now provides for two types of driving license suspension or rev- oration "mandatory" and "per- missive." The former is executed i under the law upon conviction of: (a) Homicide or assault arising out of a motor vehicle accident jor criminal negligence resulting in death, or (b) Conviction of driving while intoxicated or leaving the scene iof an accident, or (c) Three offenses for speeding or other violations under the Traffic and Vehicle Law within 18 months.

Courts Have Power The "permissive" classification is the important one. said Magistrate Iirman hecause it leaves to the courts the right to suspend or revoke. The right, generally, may be exercised for any single persistent or habitual violation, -xhi3 provision of the law," he gj, given tje courts a tre- mendously Dowerful weaoon with which to punish the bad driver. Unfortunately, the courts are prone to pass this responsibility' on to the Motor Vehicle Commissioner. "It is true that in some of these cases the Motor Vehicle Commissioner may finally act.

However, in many instances he does not have a first-hand, direct contact with the whole story. It has be-confe stale and lost its vitality by the time it reaches his attention. "Punishment of traffic violm- tors, just em that oi errant children, mmust ha swift mnd certain im order to be effectiea. Further-more, while the action of the Commissioners is being awaited, smother accident or death might take place. "Experience has taught us that the gravest punishment that can' be meted out for traffic violations is suspension or revocation.

The motorist would choose a sub-1 stantial fine rather than loss of -his license." There's the story, drivers. Don't say we didn't warn you. 5 BEST SELLERS Lisbon Antigua (Riddle, Capitol). Poor People of Paris (Baxter, Capitol). No.

Not Much (4 Laos, Colombia). Rock and Roll Waltz (Starr, Victor). Memories Are Made of This (Martin, Capitol). Why Do Fools Fall in Love? (Teen-Agers, Gee). song Capitol now has that fine concert pianist.

Rudolf Fir-kusny, and presents him on an LP bearing first-rate readings of Beethoven's "Moonlight" and "Pa-thetique" Sonatas. Columbia sets a precedent by putting "We All NeedXove" on each of this week's new popular singles. A pretty French waltz, with English lyrics, it is effectively presented on at least two of the records Vic Damone's and Percy Faith's. Damone backs up his version with a delightful song. "On the Street Where You from this week's new Broadway musical, "My Fair Lady." Kay Thompson's first Cadence release finds the dazzling nightclub singer offering, with a few singers in support, a novel and furiously rhythmic version of "Just One of Those Things." On the other side, is a breezy song, "Eloise," named after Miss Thompson's current book about a little girl who lived in the Hotel Plaza.

On this side, Kay impersonates both the kid and a nurse. no press party and no pub- Bicfcwr atedyiaa: afce-h Tke Ut Alfiudir WeoUcott ke appeared while playies; title role ia "The Maa Wke Came te Dinaer." former successful operator of sev- lroportant was appointed manager. nJ former Irish immigrant. wwict iiis way mu caie way into society Island man- in the frequently mistaken for the late Chief Jus tice rank Murphy. ftoom Hot Prospered Mortality died of a heart attack 1915.

Goi Ichitchinade, Russian imported from Hollywood, took over. Gogi left to open Uogi a La Kue, and Michael 1 ear man stepped in. Peatman, a Bermudian formerly associated with the movie Indus- try in Hollywood and Europe, had i had f.xrlem.e rant but be proved an excellent ho5t anJ fc Barberry Room pros. pered under his direction. After Michael's Pub on E.

43th St. and ot i V. maitre hotel. One of Gogi' innovations was tm pat will I am me am the) tables, lighted only by concealed electronic device im the ceiling exclusive with the Barberry Room and patented by Teddy Backer. The gold lea service especially created by Norman Bel Ceddes, costing $240 per dozen plates, emetine.

So do the huge. Imxmriomm chmirm which give the rooen the appearance of private club even today. A small bar mm me occupies the corner which Woollcott had preempted lor himself and friends. The Barberry Room is currently managed by the Knott Hotels and publie and press are both welcome to the restaurant. Most of the people who started the Elbow Room are gone Woll- cott, Ross.

Robert Sherwood 'among them; Mare Connelly, Richard Rodgers and Gen. David Sarnoff are still steady customers. Though the room still holds only 34 tables, it has been a financial success ever sines it changed its name. 'yer? hlTee u. Bel CeAle.

was engaged been Quired iga It- The result was one; U-ST? Ha wu fre, as a popular Long horse Cavalry. He was Magistrate Seymour Rabiaowitz ber of motor vehicle casualties attest the need for a solution, said Economos. It has been defi- niteiy estabiisned tnat money fines alone do not make better drivers. In fact, they have little effect on violators. Wnat needed is corrective action." 13 Weald Bar Violators He recommended a point system which would charge motorists ms follows: Four points assessed for a traffic violation without property damage, eight points for a violation involving property damage and 12 points for a violation involving a personal injury.

"Whom or driver ham acrama-latod 12 points within a yemr, him license mhotdd he mampended," he concluded. "Such drivers must be taken off the roads." More direct disciplinary action by the courts instead of the drawn-out, record-jammed procedure of the Motor Vehicle Bureau, was urged by Magistrate Alexander Berman of Hempstead, L. I. "There are three waysJty which a motorist convicted of a traffic violation may be punished," said the TV page for a report on Anderson songs is i lUeJd Upon a Long with uuw suijciivr ijr i ita. ur- thermore, the singing of Bine Crosby and Julie Andrews is engaging; and even tha vocalism of that splendid character actor, Everett Sloane, is impressive.

The whole thing, however, two sides of a 12-inch LP boils down to six numbers, which is kind of short change for a set of this sort. "When You're in Love," surg first by Crosby, then by Sloane and Miss Andrews, and then again bv Sloane. eets a little mw II. An9 fhfM of the other pieces are offered twice. Carol Haaey Disk Carol Haney's debut on the MGM label finds the Broadway comedienne giving a rousing rendition, with the aid of a male vocal group, of Duke Ellington's "Tulip or Turnip." This time out, tha piece has been retitled "Tell I Me, Tell Me, Tell Me, Dream I Face," after a recurent line in the I By DOUGLAS WATT YouH have to consult last night's "High Tor" telecast, but a discussion of the Arthur Schwartz Maxwell here since Decca's sound-track recording was placed on sale last week.

(The show was, as you probably know, on film.) Jonn barleycorn. Ana Anaer- As original-east albums who' after u. wrote the this one has its points. The music I words "September Song," is disarming, especially a lovely mnff other things has eome up Norman te desi of the most elegant and attractive eatinc places in the worM. Bel tietliles de5ined giant mirrors set in copper to cover the entire ea.t and west walls Hater reduced to smaller squares as more practical); a ceiling, two stories hitH.

was of hammered copper and bronse. Sole illumi-miiiiii came from openinrs in the eeilinjt simulating stars. Eselastve Corner fep. Iuwvmw lounge chairs, seated fewer than 11 the opening ijite presented an im medial. J'm; Vr enough "elMw room to i take ta7 te ht ot haJ irafr on trie na.is or protocol.

RumM.n, of dissati- faction rrc int open accusa nen accusa- tions that the club was being operated for Woollcott's pleasure but paid for bv hi friends. Unquestionably. Woollcott personality dominated he had reserved one corner of the room exclusively for himself and his particular friends. Less them a year after its mpening. tho roam, which bad moot memrly $200,000 tm bwld amd eaaip, wem dismmal nam-mtal Map.

Its orgemisere, forgetting WaaJUatT'm mmab to thm press, wrote Lmcimm Beebe, at that time a New York columnist mnd known em gourmet, making hie mmggemtionm about what to do with the Elboem Roam. Beeba wired backs "I suggest burning it to tha ground and sprinkling salt mm thm mite mm that nothing will mver grow therm TmA.tr Raeker. who aUo owned fc- RerL.hir. Hotel, in which the Elbow Room was located, understandably ignored this advice. Instead, he made a few alterations including removing the broaie doors) and renamed it the Barberry Koom.

Jim ilorianty, Julie Andrews.