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ir JAPAN OPPOSES LEAGUE PROJECT Voices Bitter Protest of Plan to Reconstruct China' GENEVA, April 20 (JP) League of Nation circles admitted tonight that Japan opposes a league project for the reconstruction of China but emphasized that the plan involves no political danger for China. League officials described the project as including technical ad vice for the development of Chinese communications education, hygiene, river control, and' silk culture. Its only political character Is to render China stronger and more united," they declared, taking cognisance of a Japanese manifesto declaring that "the time has passed when other powers or the League of Nations can prosecute their policies for the exploitation of China." Several European experts were sent to China to carry out the rehabilitation plan. No Japanese is 'member of the commission since the Chinese wanted none. JAPAN U.

S. MAY SPLIT OVER CHINA CONTROVERSY TOKYO, April 20 Wapan's admonition to other countries that meddling in China will be stopper by force If need be aroused fears in high circles tonight that it might check efforts to improve relations between the United States and Japan. Foreign diplomats, astounded by Tokyo's "audacity" In issuing the manifesto Tuesday, and highly placed Japanese armitted that attempts to reach a preliminary American Japanese naval accord were definitely set back and that the goodwill expressed March 21 in notes between Secretary of State RuQ and Foreign Minister Hlrota may come to naught. BRITISH BECOME CAUTIOUS, SAYS U. S.

MUST ACT LONDON, April 20 (JP) Great Britain's policy in the Far East as a result of Japan's new claims to responsibility for keeping peace, it was learned authoritatively tonight, will be marked by extreme caution. America must take the initiative, it was said, if she should desire to propose a united front "of western powers against the Japanese move so long as the British government does not recognize specific evidence that British interests in China are actually threatened. Foreign office attaches revealed that no instruction or messages had been sent the British ambassador in Washington as a result of Tokyo's declaration, called a "white hands ofl Chtoa" policy and an "Asiatic Monroe doctrine." ADMITS THREAT ON MME. LUPESCU BUCHAREST, April 20 (ff). CoL Victor Prekup, of the Rumanian general staff, declared during his trial on of plotting to kill highly placed Rumanians today that he had once threatened to get Mme.

Magda tupescp, friend of King Carol. He explained that once when he had been refused an audience with the monarch he had vowed to "get her," meaning Mme. Lupescu, but that he had been quoted as saying he wanted to "get him," meaning Carol. On trial with the colonel are seven other army officers and five civilians accused of a bombing conspiracy against the lives of the king Crown Prince Michael, and other leaders. Special guards were stationed about the courthouse to prevent violence from the populace which had been demonstrated twice earlier today against the defendants as the first day's court session adjourned 1509 Henry "n0cosres.

Kind or And TpxA.yic yjir.m torioos ever Sania Annas Mexican. maau tarfxiim report business upskirg. Start The Spring Season With A Good Used Car You'll find plenty of enjoyment as well as economical service in a goodused. car. Take advantage of the forthcoming Spring weather.

Buy a car now from the large selection of auto listed in the Want Ad Section. I I Almanac: Summary of City Darliagtaa ckiflnm state relief traier to avedaee law setting eeata an haw wi state highway werk relief pay. Coaaty i aialaliwi ia Tirtaal agreeawat aa alaa to isaae $, hand issae to faai and reran ceaaty debts. V. M.

C. A. Kaaai TJa etoatof aest asned treat Maaiay to Taesday; $20,01 still needed. Fred Cardia named eeadaetor ef lM piece rehestra to play at Heading Marie Festival Jane and 7, at Albright eeJJege. Greater Beading Marble, toarna aaent to get ander way May 2: champ to go to York aad Oeeaa City for state and national title.

William E. Baler, Reading baritone, to sing at final concert tomorrow of the Reading Symphony orchestra. National New York Tammany oasts John F. Carry as leader. Washington Postmaster General Farley predicts savings throagh new air mail bids.

Washington International, not national, action aoaght for silver. San Francisco Governor Rolph sued for $1,050,00 by widow of lynching victim. Washington President Roosevelt supports bill to establish federal fond for loans to industry. Springfield, O. Banker slain by bandit he defied.

Washington President Roosevelt nrges rail officials and labor to renew wage agreement. Editorial and Feature Page Brisbane 1 Broun 4 Birthday II Churches 8 Classified Ads ..20 Comics 1 County News ..21 Crews 3 Cross Words ....21 Culbertson 4 Damon Runyon.H Deaths 21 Editorials 4 Elmer Pickney 1 Explore Minds ..19 Ellis Lesson 9 Gordon Wllllams.16 Health Talk 4 Page Horoscope 4 LoueiU Parsons. 14 Main Stem 3 Minute Mysteries 3 New York 4 Patterns 11 Recipes 11 Seeing Stars ....19 Serial Novel ....12 Society 1 Sports 1C Stock Market Theatres 14 Tiny Mites ....19 Weather Whirligig 4 Wheeler 11 Winchell 4 WEIGHT EMPLOYES IN PHILA. ARRESTED PHILADELPHIA. April 20 Joseph Raffo, former district supervisor in the bureau of weights and measures, and James M.

Stevens, Negro, a bureau inspector, were, arrested today as a result of a grand jury investigation of the bureau. Raffo waived a hearing and posted $1,000 for court trial on a charge of extortion, Stevens asked further hearing on a similar charge, and was held In $500 bail for reappearance Friday. Arrest of the two former officials, recommended by the grand Jury, followed hearings at which, nine coal merchants were fined from $5 to $275 each for short weighing of customers. i The 720 Mohican Fresh Meadowbrook CREAMERY BUTTER DEMAND FRESH BUTTER BERKS COUNTY FRESH EGOS 2 doz. 35 Black Walnut Layer 4 Cake, 2 Layers JL 3 Large 13 Err Angel Food Cake 29c thp RPAniNr.

''TIMES. READING. SATURDAY MORNING, APRIL 21. 1934; Today's News Society Wat Lewis Meimig. aaaghter of the E.

Richard Metalgs, to became aside of Mr. Edwin Pwrtelle at ceremony la parents' home today. Maay week end parties planned for Mr. aad Mrs. B.

N. SaUivan, of Dearer, CoL, take precedence oa social calendar at home, while varies leaders are prominent la oat of towa activities. Mrs. Henry A. Simon, treasarer ef the Reading Berks Coaaty coon meeting at The Bershire.

chairman mi organization's Middle Atlantic states district at aaaaal cil of Camp Fire girls, named Mrs. Sssaa Ha man named president of Matron's clnb, O. E. at aaaaal meeting and dinner at Thomas Jefferson tea room. More than fie members of the Story Leagae of Reading to attend an aaal spring lancheoa at Fomeroy's today.

More than ZM expected to attend second annual tea at the Wyomis sing dub tomorrow afternoon, following Symphony orchestra concert. J. Stanley Giles awarded silver cop emblematic of the Reading Country club bridge championship, at banqnet last night. Girl Reserves of the Senior High school hold dance at The Berkshire. Foreign Paris Police and Com ni on is ts embittered by government pay cats clash; 940 arrested; 200 injured.

Toyko International fears aroused by Japanese stand on China. London Britain will move with caution in Far East. Geneva Japanese opposition to Chinese reconstruction program admitted. Moscow Kalinin demands militarisation of all rural Russia. Sport Manager Leibold will stage inter club game today at Lauer's between regulars and yannigans.

Albright college host today to annual Berks county high school meet. Recreation department's City league will be composed of 16 teams. Giants trim Braves to annex fourth straight victory. DILLINGER PLOT NIPPED BY WARDEN COLUMBUS, April 20 (JP) Warden Preston E. Thomas of Ohio State penitentiary said tonight he believed he had thwarted an attempt of John Dillinger.

to communicate with his erstwhile henchman, Harry Fierpont, through letters containing rrarked biblical passages. Pierpont and Charles Makley, lieutenants of the old Dillinger gang are under heavy guard awaiting death for the murder of Jess Sarber of Lima, who was slain when Dillinger was liberated from tall Uma last October 12. Russell Clark, a third Dillinger gangster, is serving a life sentence for that crime. King George of England belongs to the royal house of Windsor. THE Mohican Market PENN STREET 01' DEMAND UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT INSPECTED MEATS ment Inspected Meats sold in SMALL, FRESH, HOME DRESSED LONO COT Pork Shoulders LEGS off LAMB, lb.

25c 4 VARIETIES OF SLICED JLa LUNCHEON MEATS lb. PRESSED BAM, BAG BOI.Or.NA. MEAT I.OAF, CHEESE I.OAF, CORNED BEEF, BLOOD TONGUE, HEAD CHEESE, PIMENTO LOAF, LEBANON, LEHIGH, MINCED HAM, FANCY LOAF. Breasts and Shoulders of VEAL 11 lb. Conveniently Located Food Market.

They cost no mora. Safeguard yourself and loved ones. Nothing but United State Govern this market. Kidney Veal Roast, lb. 13c FRESH PORK LOINS 17IL Whole or Half, Cat Any Welht Tra Want.

12c 2 ib. 51c dm lbs. IT COSTS NO MORE FRESH BREAD WHEAT, RYE, GRAHAM, WHOLE WHEAT, CRACKED WHEAT, 16 OZ. OC Orange Chiffon e)A Sponge Cake, EachmwC Black Walnut Loaf Cake. Each 10c FIRST EXPRESS.

i Golden Rioe 12c Bananas, Doz. BEST CENTER CUTS OF QUALITY CHUCK ROASTS, Whole Cuts, lb Cot From Fancy Corn Fed Steers Only One Grade, "the Best" FRESH CHESAPEAKE ROE SHAD SENT TO THIS MARKET BY Lb. Berks County Cooking Potatoes 16 Quari 39 i Red Skin Potatoes, Large YeL Cooking Fresh, Clean Garden 'Peck Onions, Spinach, Basket JL mm 'i Pk. Bag. A '4 Peck BasketO SEE US FOR KELLOGG'S BIG CEREAL SPECIALS 1 111 11 'S0 rnated Snr' In Malt Syrup, Seneca OQ nd American, Can 39 Pore Egg Noodles, 4 Co.

OEr Mb. Cellophane Bag JL 9 Dried Corn, Lbs. LEADERS TO GET THEIR DIPLOPIAS Final Papers for Those Who Complete Training Course May.13 Students, alumni members and friends will attend an annual luncheon of the Reading School of Leadership Training at' 7:15, Monday night, at the Y. W. C.

A. The school will hold its tenth anniversary graduation and recognition service on Sunday, May 13, at 2:30 p. In the First Baptist church. Fifth and Chestnut streets. Both affairs have been arranged on daylight saving time.

The' Rev. Darlington R. Kulp, one of the organizers of the school, will be the speaker at the luncheon. A brief business session of the alumni association will follow the luncheon. Rev.

Dr. O. Fred Nolde will be the principal speaker at the anniversary service. Retrospects will be given by Rev. Dr.

I. CoblenU and Rev. Mr. Kulp. Rev.

Dr. Joseph R. Wood will give the prayer, while the Rev. D. J.

Wetzel will read the scripture. The Rev. H. S. Ecker will greet the guests.

Rev. Dr. A. C. Schenck will pronounce the invocation and benediction.

Those to receive diplomas wiU be: M. Bruce Baker, E. Dorothy M. Becker, Esther E. Berg, A.

Elizabeth George B. Fisher, Grace Westley Hain, Anna F. Hin terlelter, Anna M. Kenderdine, Maude V. Martin.

Susan F. Martin, E. Claribel Reh rer, Mrs. Edith E. Seaman, Emily Edith Spohn, Marie T.

Walb, Catharine S. Yeager, Ruth May Yeager, Mrs. Charles D. Zimmerman. Coming to WITH A NEW ON SALE AT YOUR NEWSSTAND OPPORTUNITY KNOX hiw it Bttancoitr Pafi Elilll JOE JINKS DENNY A 20 4 CARD PARTY, DANCE SOCIALIST EVENTS Prizes at West Reading and Temple Benefit Prizes for high scores win be awarded by the West Reading Socialist branch at a card party at 8.30 tonight at the headquarters, 233 Kline st, West Reading.

With the proceeds to be used for the benefit of the newly organized Temple branch, a regular Saturday night dance will be held tonight at "Mom's Place," Temple. There will be old fashioned and modern dances. Labor Lyceum members will meet at 11 a. April 29, it was announced yesterday. Meetings of the Muhlenberg branch will be held each Tuesday night, starting next week.

The Northeast Women's club will hold a "social night" at headquarters, 1311 N. Ninth st, Tues day night. Members of the Socialist band will rehearse at 8 o'clock Wednesday night at the Labor Lyceum. CONVICTED, ASKS FOR NEW TRIAL PHILADELPHIA, April 2C (JP). Harry W.

Rettew, a former printer and inventor, today was convicted on a charge of selling securities without a license. He was acquitted on two similar counts. Rettew was placed in $2,000 ball pending motion for a new trial. The prosecution resulted from Rettew ''selling stock in a company he formed to market a washing machine he Invented. Rettew was said to have formerly operated a Job printing establishment in Reading.

Your City A Galaxy of Color Comic Stars COMPLETE NEWSY PICTORIAL SUNDAY TABLOID NEWSPAPER PHI I mm Pennsylvania's Greatest Newspaper Value PAY YOUR Reading Youth Heads Albright College Paper Vrf 'V, "St! Elliott B. Golds tan, Reading, a junior at Albright college, whose election to editor in chief of "The Albrightian," college weekly publication, was announced yesterday. Goldstan, who Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Goldstan, 243 S.

Thirteenth st, was graduated from Reading High school In June, 1931. He ranked fourth In his class. He is student manager of the debating team at the college, a member of the staff of "The Cue," junior class year book, and recently TIME PHONE till 7 lt Cr iUkwjOlJ. ef Ik At Last! Pennsylvania's Own Complete Metropolitan Tabloid Sunday Newspaper a Newspaper Built for All the Family HERE'S WHAT YOU GET FOR 5 CENTS Color Comics The Spun Glass Mystery Story Special Magazine Articles on Timely Subjects Pages of Newsy Pictures Complete Woman's Pages Articles on Health and Diet Most Complete Sports Pages and Pictures in the State Fashion Pages Recipes Latest Patterns Puzzle Pages for the Kiddies p) DILL i DEALER ONLY Sc LITTLE MARY MIX UP Special Current Most Theatrical Pennsylvania Special Editorial Progressive Serial The House Cartoons Noted PUT YOUR ORDER IN EARLY AT FEAR STATEN ISLAND IM SUICIDE HERE Son's Search Fruitless; Locates Auto Following a fruitless search for his father, Ernest Zentgraf Jr, Staten Island, N. left Reading yesterday.

Police will continue ttieir search today for Ernest W. Zentgraf, 57, preeldeat of a glased paper and book bindery company, who it is feared by the family may nave contemplated suicide after mailing a claim check to. his wife for his automobile, stored in a Reading garage. A check revealed the manuf ac won first honors in the Junior oratorical contest He is the only Albright student to be a member of all the honorary fraternities: Sigma Tau Delta, national honorary English society; Pi Gamma Mu, national social science honorary fraternity, and Tau Kappa Alpha, national debating fraternity. United Motors Service DIVISION OF GENEBAL MOTORS Are Reading' Official Service Station for Guide Lamps tad Lenses Klaxon Horns Complete Light and Horn Service.

Authorized Sales and Service. Factory Experts Genuine Parts. DRIVE IN DURINQ INSPECTION Automotive Service. Inc. 307 N.

6 St Phone 4 2249 Om ft Krfci Ad l. aetaaint A NO MORE Writers on Political and Events Complete Movie and Pages in Articles on Hollywood Page for Thinking People Mystery Stories of Rothschild Serial Columnists YOUR DEALER turer had registered last Tuesday at a hotel here, placed his suitcase, hat and topcoat in his automobile, and had driven to a garage for storage. That was the last seen of him, police said. The missing man's son, accompanied by a. friend, arrived here yesterday, after members of the family had communicated with New York police.

The son recovered the car with the claim check mailed to Mrs. Zentgraf. The suitcase and clothes were in the car. 1, BARREL OF PURE SPRINGS S2.25 DEER S2.25 NINES WALTER CO. 23 S.

4th Dial 4 1771 yea with United Motor Service. ON SALE AT YOUR NEWSSTAND LOOY nal ra. ADDAU I II I IT III III! FRITZI RITZ.

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