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8 LIGHTLY WJaBMEft TONIGHT 97th YEAR No. 135 EaUr4 In tka Brackl? Pla4tiM CUa, kUU Mattfr BROOKLYN, N. MONDAY, MAY 16, 1938 (Cwrifkt 118 Tk Broakjjra Dally THREE CENTS TOLD Blues Beat Off 'Enemy' Planes In New Raids on Mitchel Field CHAMBE REC0VE Farley Backs Kennedy, Earle InPennsylvania Makes llth-Hour Attempt to Save New Deal in Bitter Primary Fight iRYNEAR Supreme Court Rules Strikers Are Employes Decision Holds Mackay Croup Entitled to Protection of the NLRB Washington, May 1 () The Supreme Court ruled today that work-lngmen who strike as a result of an unfair labor practice by their employer are entitled to protection of the National Labor Relations Act. This decision was given In upholding an order by the National Labor 25 Die in Hotel Fire; Many Missing, 13 Hurt fa- am 5 to High pressure hose and men in a futile struggle to control the blaze which trapped scores in the Terminal Hotel, Atlanta, early today. (Wide World wired photo.) Atlanta Authorities Seek Bodies in Mass of Debris 12 Leap to Safety or Are Rescued as High Wind Fans Flames Aerial photograph of the territory around Farmingdale which will be "blacked out" tonight as a precaution against the scheduled "enemy" air raid in the Army war maneuvers.

The Seversky aircraft plant, the "enemy's" objective, is located at is the City of Glass and the center of Farmingdale. Hit Red Paper Five Taken to Graves In 2 Boro Tragedies Philadelphia, May 1 W) Governor Eafle, saying "The Democrats of Pennsylvania will not turn their part; over to John L. Lewis," today assailed Demoeratle National Chairman Farley, who had named Earle and C. I. O.

-backed Thomas Kennedy aa a team Pennsylvania Democrat should support in tomorrow's primary. Mayor S. Davis Wilson cried "double-cross" when told of Farley's statement. Postmaster General James A. Barley, in an llth-hour effort to save New Deal-Democratic Interests In the bitter Pennsylvania primary which has split Democratic ranks, today indorsed Thomas Kennedy for Governor on the Lewis-Guffey slate, and Gov.

George H. Earle, anti-Lewis and anti-Guffey candidate for the United States Senatorial nomination. In making public his declaration from the national headquarters in the Hotel Bfltmore, Chairman Parley admitted he was violating his own rule against Interfering in State primaries. Justifying his action, however, he declared: "I feel that the situation in Pennsylvania imperils the success of the Democratic parly In the November election." Lewis' Power at Stake Pennsylvania Democrats go to the polls tomorrow to decide the battle in which the power of John L. Lewis, head of the C.

I. and Senator Joseph P. Guffey, staunch New Deal ally of President Roosevelt, is at stake. American Federation of Labor forces are In the fight against Lewis. Kennedy, Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania and secretary-treasurer of the United Mine Workers, is opposed for the gubernatorial nomination by Charles A.

Jones, running on the same ticket with Governor Earle. The Earle-Jones slate is backed by Democratic State Chairman David L. Lawrence. Earle's opponent is Mayor S. Davis Wilson of Philadelphia.

Charles J. Marglotti, former Attorney General, is an Independent candidate in the gubernatorial race. Farley Reluctantly Enters In explaining the tight-rope walking act decision he was called upon to make, Chairman Farley said that ordinarily it was "bad judgment" for a national chairman to take sides in a State primary fight. His Continued on Page Normandie Docks Without Sheridan James C. Sheridan, whose leadership of the Queens Democracy Is being fought, failed to return today on the Normandie, as had been expected.

He sailed for Europe, in the midst of the political battle on April 22. and was due home today. On the Normandie, when she docked with 925 passengers, were Claudette Colbert, Olivia de Havi-land and Lily Pons. Miss Pons was met by Andre Kostelanetz, orchestra leader, who revealed they would be married before June 26, when they will fly down to Rio together for the opening of the opera season there. The world's richest girl, Mrs.

Doris Duke Cromwell, returned on the Normandie. with no statements to make. Dixie Davis' Trial Put Off Until June The trial of J. Richard (Dixie) Davis, attorney for the late Dutch Schultz, and six other defendants charged with conspiracy and contriving a lottery in the umbers racket, was postponed today until June 6 by Justice Ferdinand Pecora in Manhattan Supreme Court. Assistant District Attorney Charles P.

Grimes, told the court delay was necessary because Harry Schoen-hauss, a defendant captured last Tuesday, has no legal representation as yet. INDEX Para 10 24 21 23 and 'M SI Amsicntenti Hob Qnlllen Brain TMer Bride Comic a Crouwortj PuHle Dr. Bradr Edfr Gwit Fue 1, Editorial id Srotion I 17 lo III 7 Kvents Tonight FlnaseUI Garden Corner Hrlrn Worth H. H. Clorko on Wall Street Jlotatr Wood' Sporloolca John A.

Beffernan I. ne on tlnera Nntel Obituaries Radio 17 IS III IS 5:1 1 1 Slump to Ease During August, Says Economist National Expert Holds Labor Costs Must Drop Waters Elected Here An excessively steep markup in manufacturing costs, chiefly of labor, was cited by Dr. David Friday, president of the National Bureau of Economic Research, as the chief cause for the present depression, in his address before the annual meeting of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce this noon at the Hotel St. George. Dr.

Friday stated that a downward readjustment of these excessive costs will have to precede anything resembling a resumption of the Interrupted recovery. "Experience has shown that recessions following quick recoveries in business such as this country experienced following the 1929-1933 collapse are necessarily deep but of relatively short duration," said the economist. See End at Slumn "It Is my opinion that we will ex-Derienee the same rrt of thinr nnw. This reclsslon has been a deep one, out i think it will prove short-lived. I venture to say that we ought to begin to pull out of it by August or September.

That would be Just about a year after It set ln." Cary Waters, re-elected today as president of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce, charged at the annual luncheon of Brooklyn businessmen in the Hotel St. George that the Wagner Labor Relations Act was Continaed on Page 1,600 Stores Here Wan 1-Day 'Strike' Owners of 1,600 independent drugstores throughout Brooklyn.charglng that the Jurisdictional dispute raging between rival A. P. of L. and C.

I. O. unions is ruinous to their businesses, today threatened to close' their shops for a full day in the near future unless Mayor LaQuardia i takes immediate steps to adjust their dilierences. Complaints have been received re-cently from druggists by the Brooklyn Consolidated Retail Pharmacists Association, according to Mat Schreibman, member of the executive board, claiming that picket lines have been thrown around drug stores by one union after contracts had been signed with the other. If employers capitulate and accept the demands of the pickets, the other union begins to picket, Mr.

Schreibman quoted the complaints. The association will send a message shortly to the Mayor asking him to intervene, Mr. Schreibman asserted. The message will be followed by a mass demonstration of the 1.600 store owners who will close their stores and march on City Hall. Telegrams have been sent to John L.

Lewis, head of the C. I. O. and William Green, head of the A. F.

of asking their co-operation to prevent drug store owners from becoming the "Innocent victims" of the dispute which Is waging between the Pharmacists Union, Local 1185, A. F. of L. and the Retail Drug Stores Employes Union, Local 1199, C. I.

O. Spy Probers Start Grand Jury Quiz A Federal grand Jury sworn ln last Friday by Judge John W. Clancy in Manhattan Court today began hearing testimony in the spy investigations for which it was specifically called. Leon G. Turrou, in charge of the investigations ln the metropolitan area, was the first witness called.

1 following a two-hour session attended by United States Attorney Lamar Hardy and Assistant United States Attorney Lester C. Dunlgan, Marinelli's Trial Off Till Wednesday Trial of Albert Marinelll, former New York county clerk, on an Indictment charging him with harboring a fugitive from Justice, technically was started today before Federal Judge Marcus B. Campbell in Brooklyn but was adjourned until Wednesday. Marlnelli. apparently fully recovered from the illness which caused adjournment of the case last April 28.

again pleaded not guilty to the indictment. Adjournment was requested by Leo Lebovitz, assoclat defense counsel, who said that Charles Berlin, the other defense attorney, is engaged in the Mariano Fantl murder trial in County Court. Marinelll is accused of bvnK concealed Charles Falri wht wanted on a Federal indictment. water towers were used by fire Mexico Youths Seize College Several Wounded When Socialists Battle Police and Students Mexico City, May 16 (7P) Several persons were wounded today in a clash between students and several hundred members of an organization known as "Socialist Youth" who, armed with pistols and knives, had occupied buildings of the University of Mexico. Mexico City, May 18 W) Socialist student youths today seized buildings of the University of Mexico in a sudden attack that left a number of wounded.

The youths then barricaded themselves against quickly summoned forces of police anc? firemen. Several students were wounded when they attempted to regain possession of the buildings. The socialist outbreak was the newest manifestation of Internal unrest following the March 18 expropriation of 17 British and American oil companies. Associates of the agrarian leader, Gen. Saturnlno Cedillo, charged today that President Cardenas was trying to "drive him to rebellion" to distract the public from the administration's troubles.

Cedillo, who has an armed peasant following, to whom he has allotted land on h'js Pstate ln San broke with Cardenas last August and quit the Ministry of Agriculture. There since have been frequent rumors he was ready to lead a revolt against the government. AIK MEET POSTPONED Southampton, May 16 Unfavorable weather caused postponement of yesterday's program In the New England Intercollegiate air meet, at Hampton Field. The spoasors fixed June 11, tentatively, as the new date for competition. Briefs May 14.

Three others were drowned when a rescue boat which put out in a heavy sea capsized. Fire Sweep Argonne Verdun, France, May 16 (U.R) Fire swept Argonne Forest last night and hundreds of small caliber shells, relics of the World War, exploded to create a scene reminiscent of 21 years before. Jews Hurt in Virnna Clash Vienna, May 16 i4j Seven Jews were reported injured in a clash today with Nazi Storm Troopers. The fight began when Jewish business men refused to permit the Troopers to rnipr their stores for investigation. Lauds Plane on Postofflre Chicaiio.

May 16 Eight minutes after taking off from the Municipal Airport, Pilot Johnny Miller landed his autogiro on the roof of Chicago's downtown post-olflce yesterday with three sacks of mall. The same eight -mile trip by truck usually requires 45 minutes. Relations Board directing the Mac kay Radio and Telegraph Company to reinstate five employes who had gone on strike In San Francisco. Justice Roberts, who delivered the decision, asserted that the strikers remained employes under the Labor EDISON WINS REVIEW aihlnftnn. May 16 (P)Th C.onutlidalrd Ediion Company ml York mnd the International Brotherhood of F.lectriral Worker, an A.

of L. affiliate, won a' Supreme Court review today in their attack upon an order of the National Labor Relation! Board directing the. utilities firm to ab-rotate a eontrart with the broth-erhood, The high rourt contented to pan upon a ilecition of the Second Circuit Court of Appeal that the board' order was valid and thai the company trot tub-feet to provition of the labor art. Act "and were protected against the unfair practices denounced by it." Roberts announced no dissent. Justices Cardozo and Reed, did not participate.

Reverses Circuit Court The court reversed an opinion by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals refusing to approve reinstatement of the five men on the ground that they had severed their employment by striking. Roberts said the board's findings as to discrimination were "supported by evidence." Roberts continued: "The board found, and we cannot say that its finding Is unsupported, Continued on Page 8,000 Witness Funerals of Cop With Wife and Two Children He Slew -Third Boy May Live Funeral services were held today in St. Cecilia's R. C. Catholic Church, N.

Henry and Herbert for Patrolman Anthony Modleski, 35, and his wife, Antoinette, 27, of 224 Kingsland Ave. On last Friday morning Modleski shot to death his wife and two children, wounded a third child, and then committed suicide. He had suffered a nervous breakdown. About 3,000 crowded Into the church for a solemn requiem mass by Monsignor McGolrlck. Outside more than 5.0OO saw a hearse In which were the bodies of Joseph, 4, and William, 1.

Because of the ages of the children, it was explained, services were not conducted for them in conjunction with those for the parents. Among the mourners were Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Modleski, parents of Modleski, who was a policeman for 12 years, and Mr. and Mrs.

A. J. Vitacco. parents of Mrs. Modleski.

The funeral procession, with three hearses and two cars filled with flowers, passed the Modleski home on the wav to St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village. The surviving chile, Anthony Modleski 3. who was shot in the head, was reported at Greenpolnt Hospital to be improving, although his condition still was serious. 0'Rourke Replies To Gerson Charge The Brooklyn Appellate Division today received the answer of Justice John O'Rourke, containing his statement concerning the charge that court papers had been altered to change the name of Simon W.

Gerson, Communist appointee to the position of confidential examiner to Manhattan Borough President Isaacs. The answer was kept confidential and Presiding Justice Edward Lazansky declared it would not be made public at this time. It was understood the matter will be taken up at the regular weekly consultation on Wednesday In which all eight iustices Darticloate. Gerson was defendant in a suit for back rent brought by his former landlord, and in writing a memorandum decision, which was published In a law paper, Justice O'Rourke wrote "Samuel Gilson." He explained publicly, after the charjge of name became known, that he did It to oblige another Municipal Court Justice. Arthur P.

McNulty. The object of the change, Justice O'Rourke told reporters, was to shield Gerson from additional adverse publicity at a time when he was bring attacked for his political ft filiations. Retaliate With Bombings by Flying Fortresses at Norfolk Farming-dale Waits 'Blackout' By MAJ. S. H.

MacKEAN Military Intelligence Reserve, V. S. A. With GHQ Air Force," Mitchel Field, May 16 War raged along the North Atlantic coast again today with the expiration of Sunday's "armistice" at midnight last night. Resumption of hostilities In the tactical maneuvers of the GHQ Air Force involving fictitious conflict with three Imaginary major Powers, was marked by surprise attacks upon Major General Andrews headquarters at Mitchel Field early today, followed promptly by retaliatory blows struck at the "Black" Invaders by the "Blue" defense forces when eight of the hugh "flying fortresses" of the 2d Bombardment Group dropped 1.100-pound high explosive bombs upon cargo vessels of the foe unloading supplies at Norfolk and other supposedly occupied areas in Virginia.

At noon, today Headquarters reported that defense flights were successful, wtth ammunition dumps of the invaders destroyed and heavy casualties inflicted on their troops. Only three of the ten airplane carriers which arrived with the Black Fleet were still afloat, It was re-Continued on Page L. I. Gem Salesman Held on Theft Count Herman Schoolmeester, Ozone Park jewelry salesman charged with pawning gems valued at $2,600 after receiving them on consignment, was arrested yesterday In Los Angeles, according to word received at Manhattan Police Headquarters. He was picked up after detectives traced a new car he bought before leaving his home at 94-10 80th in March with his wife and child.

Aurora Park Results FIRST RACB-Flukr. firsts Lady Thirteen, second; Nim. third. Atlanta, May 16 (JP) Flames which started in a basement kitchen killed 25 persons in the Terminal Hotel. early today, left 13 injured and an undetermined number missing.

More than a dozen persons were rescued or safety. Reports to firemen and police indicated from 50 to 65 persons were registered in the 62-room, five-story brick and frame building. A high wind from the west fanned the flames. City sanitary crews "ere set to work removing the debris. With tractor power barred because of the danger of pulling down the walls, engineers estimated two days would be required to clear the wreckage.

Fire Spread Rapidly Many of the dead were found among the charred timbers and steel which dropped fom the roof, carrying away the burning floors. Police Chief M. A. Hornsby expressed belief "10 or 15 more" bodies Continued on Page 2 Asks U.S. Contracts Force Bargaining Atlantic City, May 16 The Amal' gamated Clothing Workers of Amer tea today unanimously passed a reso lution calling upon Congress to com- pie corporations holding "profitable and Important government contracts' to enter Into collective bargaining with, their employes.

Although the corporations were not named ln the resolution mem-bers said unofficially that the action was directed, among others, at firms manufacturing armaments. Roy R. Lawrence of Charlotte. N. Southern representative of the textile workers organizing committee said that some Southern manufacturers are "enlisting preachers to fight the C.

I. Wire Chicago, May 1 JV) With Chicago's relief funds exhausted, city and state officials were faced today with the problem of feeding 34,000 families. Gov. Henry Horner said he would call a special session of the Illinois legislature. Meanwhile, Leo M.

Lyons, Relief Commissioner, said he was powerless to prevent closing of Chicago's 23 relief stations Wednesday. Leaps Krom Plane Council Bluffs, May 16 (Pi-Pilot Alvin Knud.en of Omaha told police that while he looked dver the side of his cockpit his passenger, Ward C. Fritz. 22-year old Omaha dancer, climbed onto a wing of the plane lan night and leaped 2.000 feet to his death. Dead After Ship Fight London, May 16 (A?) The death of five men after a flstht at sea was reported today when the United States steamer City of Norfolk arrived at London from Baltimore and Norfolk, Va.

One man Jumped overboard after a fatal assault on another member of the crew the night ot AtBoro College Federation of American Organizations Starts Attack on 'The Staff The newly formed Federation of American Organizations, comprising 75 Brooklyn groups banded to fight Communism, today launched a spirited attack on the Staff, an alleged Communist publication of Brooklyn College. James E. McCabe, chairman of the group, said he would petition District Attorney William F. X. Ceoghan to Institute a John Doe proceedings against the editors of the" publication.

Charging that the paper "reeks with criminal libel," Mr. McCabe said the persons responsible for getting it out would be thoroughly Investigated by the grand Jury. Gown Smuggling Trial Postponed The trial of Guy de Font-Joyeuse. manager of the defunct firm of Marcel Rochas, of 32 E. 67th Manhattan, was postponed today by Federal Judge William l3ondy In Manhattan.

Font-Joyeuse was tndicted with Marcel Rochas and Madeline Weiss on charges of smuggling gowns into the United States from Paris. Society women from Park Ave. appeared In court today to testify. Among them were Princess Ketto Mikeladze, Elinor Morse Ryan, daughter of Thomas Fortune Ryan, and Mrs. Curtenius Gillette Jr.

Suzanne Capurro, whom Government officials took off the United States Liner President Harding as she was about to sail, appeared In custody of two women Federal agents. positions Betting Pin. Jockeys CI. PI Sh 1' Arcaro 9-2 7-5 1-2 2" Renlck 9-10 1-3 1-8 Sir Pa 2' 4'3 1 Westrope -4-1 1-1 2-5 4' Wright 15-1 3-1 2-1 5 Wall 7-1 2-1 3-3 Stable: 3. River Fdge Farm first; Cristalinn, second; Bad Day, Weeping Girl Sees Sweetheart She Accidentally ShotBuried in Uniform With a Marine Escort A pale girl today wept softly at the bier of the boy she accidentally shot and killed when they were playing with a gun In a pretended holdup.

The boy, 17-year-old Charles Ber-ger of 134 Flatbush was buried In the uniform of the United States Marine Corps, which he had sought to Join. A guard of honor of 30 members of the Fleet Marine Corps Continued on Page 11 ReorganizationNot On F.D. 'Must' List Washington, May 16 (U.R) President Roosevelt would like to see Congress enact a Government Reorganization bill at this session of Congress, but has not placed the measure on his "must" list, House Majority Leader Sam Raybum said today after a White House conference. Raybum made his statement after the Presidents weekly Monday morning conference with leaders of the House and Senate on the legislative program. He said the reorganization situation was discussed generally at the conference attended by himself.

Vice President John N. Garner, Speaker William Bankhead, Senate Majority Leader Alben W. Barkley. Barkley said the Congressional program from now until adjournment is on a day-to-day basis. Ray- burn said he saw no reason why Congress could not complete its work and adjourn about June 4.

Dodgers Oust 4, Including Hoyt Larry MacPhail, Dodger chief tain, todry kept his promise that there would be an "explosion" If the Flock was in seventh place or there- a bouts past May 15. Waite Hoyt, Heinle Manush and Roy Spencer, all 1 -year veterans, i were unconditionally released today and George Jrffcoet. yoUnng right- handed pitcher, has been farmed to the chain store depot of the Yankees at Kansas City. The reduction slashed the Brooklyn raster to 22, one under the legal Summer limit. Additional Details on Sports Pages i.

LADIES! FOB THE PRICK 1011 PAY for your aumnier -hoeg you aie eniltlrd lo Ihe choicest fashion leather, wg'hable while kit Adi. Belmont Park Charts ICopyrlgbt. 1938, by Rcial Preas, Inc. I 7TH DAY MONDAY, MAY Jfl WEATHER, TRACK, GOOD. FIRST RACE Claiming: two-year-oldsl five furlonts; Widener Course.

Purse Sl.000. Post. otf. Start, good: won. easily: place, driving.

Time, 1:01 3-3. Winner, b. 2, by Halcyon Sugar Plum. Trainer, J. A.

Healey. -Running inden starters. Wt St. 223 Horner llfi 3 4 Black Daisy 11 1 1 Bright Gray 112 5 2 2.13 Haslen Up 112 4 5 Hiaher Bracket 116 2 3 Owners 1. J.

Healey: 2, Orienta Widener; 3. William Ziegler Jr. Jack Horner showing improvement In Ihe changed going. Improved hla position iteadlly. wore down the leaders in the final furlong and drew away.

Daisy showed speed from the raced forwardly all the way and outlasted Bright Gray in the last strides. The latter raced true on the outside and under preesure. finished well. Hasten Up. close to the pace from the alart, ha4 no mishaps.

Higher Bracket stopped under urging. SECOND RACE Four-year-olds and up; miles; steeplechase. The Immortal II, 142 (Sessat 3-5 1-4 1-8 Big March, 136 (Coe) 2-1 7-10 Todge. 134 (Leonard) 4-1 Time, 4:59. Little Hurd, Glory Road, High Gun.

Syriac also ran. (Off time, II a i 7 II to IS ID to 71 i Section It Real KsUte ermona In Review Rhlpplng Newa Society Rporta Theatera Want Ada Waihlmton rage 1, WIHU Wlllla THIRD RACE Lady Nicotine, third..