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BROOKLYN TIMES UNION MAY 10, 1934 THURSDAY NEW ENTRANCE PLANNED FOR BROOKLYN MUSEUM within instant reach of advice, as sistance, materials and supplies. FIND SECOND P. S. STUDYING POSSIBILITY OF CUT IN THONE CHARGES GILFORD ASSAILS dlNCATIONS BILL AS MENACE lav Architect's drawing for new monumental front entrance to Brooklyn Museum, as prepared under direction of Park Commissioner Moses. The plans provide for removal of the steps now leading to the third floor.

SMALL LOANS BILL PASSES IN SENATE Rebuilt Museum Entrance Will Not Have Long Steps Moses Would Landscape Front of Building and Have First Floor Rotunda. Tells House Committee It Would Set Up Public Regime Over Private Property. Bu Cit(i PretM. Washington, May 10. Assailing the Rayburn communications con trol bill as an attempt to set up "a regime of public management over private property," Walter 8.

Glf-ford, president of the American Telephone Telegraph con demned the measure at hearings before the House Interstate Com merce Committee today. The bill would take over control of all communications under an agency assuming present regulatory functions of the Commerce and Federal Radio Commissions. Would Wreck Industry "Federal control will wreck the telephone Industry," Glfford declared. "Present decentralized and adaptable operation would be transformed Into rigid, centralized. bureaucratic operation.

This would devitalize the very principles of management which have been re sponsible for progress of telephony In this country. Glfford said there were 681,000 A. T. T. stockholders, "men and women of small means who have invested their savings in this business.

To most of tharn this investment is vital. As trustees responsible to these hundreds of thousands of people, we must oppose, to the extent of our ability, passage of this measure." One Organic hole The Bell system, Gifford said, is one organic whole. It is such a highly developed relationship, he said, that responsibility Is decentralized so the man on the spot can act radldly and effectively. At the same time, he added, this man is "The Injection of a commission; with a veto power between thes functions would disorganize tha business," he declared. "I am cer tain that no power on earth cani assure effective management and good service if it is necessary that; ordinary transactions of this na tlon-wlde enterprise must wait upon hearings before a commission in Washington." FORGED CWA CHECK, FOREMAN ADMITS' Emergency Aide Cashed $30 Paper in Beer Carden.

Henry Shier, 28, a CWA fore man, of 139-19 95th Jamaica pleaded guilty today before U. Commissioner Fay to forging tha endorsement to a CWA check foff 130. He was held in $1,500 bail for the Federal Grand Jury. Shier was arrested last night by) Henry W. Rodney, a Secret Service! operator, who told the commis-i sioner the check waa made out td Rowlands Edwards, a State direct tor for the theatrical activities ot the CWA.

Edwards received the) check March 1 and lost it notified the Government to storJ payment, and it was later traced back to a Jamaica beer garden, where Shier had allegedly cashed! It BALTIMORE $T50 WASHINGTON Hundreds of interesting things to see Sunday, May 13 DATUCHT 8AVINC TIME Li. N.Y.OibrtTSU 12.H MOT. Lt.R.T. (. ZVJStl 1:54 A.M.

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N. T- Liberty Stnat. MOT. For dttalled Information talepbon AShland 4-1MJ for their de luxe twin 0 1 Acts Under Amended Law Boro Gas Company Rate Reduction Also Considered. The Public Service Commission today opened its inquiry Into the rates of the New York Telephone Company to determine if a reduction of rates is possible.

Milo R. Maltbie, chairman of the commission, announced that under the recently enacted amendment to Public Service Law, the Commission was authorized to order the company to produce records proving the original cost of the investment Representatives of a number of civic organizations indicated their appearances, including Mayor H. F. Mason of Glen Cove and Frederick Hitcherich, councilman of the Hempstead Town Board. On behalf of the telephone president and general counsel, of-company, Charles T.

Russell, vice fered to co-operate with the P. S. C. He declared that the company is operating at the present time under an order of the Commission of May 1, 1930, and said the schedule adopted prevented the company from earning an adequate return on it's Investment The hearing was adjourned to next Wednesday. The companies before which the rules were announced were the Brooklyn Borough Gas Company, New York and Richmond Gas Com pany, the Bronx Gas and Electric Company, and the Westchester Lighting Company.

Chairman Maltbie said the new rules would enable the commission to assemble quickly sufficient data to order temporary rates pending investigations looking toward peiv manent reductions. He was urged by Assistant Corporation Counsel Harry Hertzoff to order temporary rates at once, on grounds that data gathered in rate cases now pending warranted such action. Mr. Maltbie, however, felt that summary action might involve litigation later. The utilities were allowed six days to file court objections to the new rules.

ASKS CHLORINATION TO GUARD BATHERS Ingersoll Moves to Purify Nearby Waters. Borough President Ingersoll today announced he had sent a request to the Board of Kstlmate for funds to enable the department of Sanitation to chlorinate the sewage discharged from Caisson No. 2, at West 12th st, Into Coney Island Creek, and from Caisson No. 4, at Ave and Knapp st, into Shell-bank Creek. In his communication.

Mr. Ingersoll informed the board the chlor-ination was necessary to protect the health of those who use the beaches. He added, it was highly important the work begin Measure Would Set Up Federal Credit System for Those of Small Means. Washington, May 10. The Senate today passed, without debate, a bill to establish a Federal credit union systems for extension of credit to persons of small means at nominal Interest rates.

The bill provides for a Federal organization to supervise opera. tions of credit unions, described as a co-operative society enabling its members to save money In good times and borrow money at low Interest in times of emergency. The bill now goes to the House. The Credit Union Plan was sponsored by Sen. Morris Sheppard, Tex.

It was reported favorably by the Senate Banking Committee, which urged Its adoption on the ground that it would aid recovery by putting Into the channels of trade the billions of dollars now paid in high rates of interest for short-term, emergency loans. FIGHT LOCAL LEVY Sheepshead Group Opposes Assessment for Sewer, Disposal Plant. Property owners have called upon Alderman Whitty to Introduce a measure before his board to rescind the local assessment for a storm sewer and disposal plant, which are part of the $8,600,000 oceanfront sewer system constructed two years ago. This was accomplished at a meeting of the Sheepshead Bay Property Owners Association at Bill Brown Post. A.

3041 Ocean ave. David Silberman, an attorney, held that the city's levy upon trie local area was illegal because of taxation for a dual system which had not only sewer lines but a disposal plant in its makeup. desk for museum publications, check room and a lounge for the comfort of the museum visitors. In commenting on these alterations, Edward C. Blum, president of the Brooklyn Institute of Arts and Sciences, said they were undertaken fo accommodate the Increased" attendance of the museum, which has nearly a million visitors a year.

Mr. Toutz, director of the Brooklyn Museum, said these alterations will be carried out by the Works Division of the Department of Public Welfare, under the direction of the Department of Parks. He stated that the first unit of the alterations, which consists of building shops and storerooms in the cellar, was now nearly completed, and that he had been greatly impressed by the quality and efficiency of the Works Division of the Department of Public Welfare. He added that the Works Division has assigned an exceptionally able and and experienced superintendent to the Job, who understands the task of altering a monumental building. Mr.

Youtz satd he had received the most cordial co-operation from Col. Walter Delamater, direct6r of the works division. "I am amazed," said Mr. Youtz, "that an organization which has been so rapidly assembled and which necessarily includes as many different types of workers should have reached such a high state of efficiency. This work, which is being carried on by the works division of the Department of Public Welfare at the Brooklyn Museum, Is going to give Brooklyn one of the best museum plants in the country." ture of the part the prosecutor's office plays in the fight against crime.

It was the first meeting of the club since Sfalttr had been installed as executive member and he received the congratulations of Assemblyman Steingut and other leaders. Alderman David Mahoney, Tammany leader in the First A. Manhattan, was among those offer ing congratulations. Luscious, blushing strawberries in the markets call FEDERAL G. 0.

P. Court Hits Use of Name on Club's Stationery, But Refuses Writ. The application ot the Federal Republican Club of the 18th A. D. for an injunction restraining Mer- ton XL Wllpon from using its name on his stationery was denied by Supreme Court Justice Smith today.

Wilpon, according to the papers in the action, sent out a letter on Dec. 23 to campaign workers thanking them for their efforts in electing Mayor LaGuardia. This was written on his personal stationery with his home address, 15 Second and the club's name listed. The club alleged that this repre sented a fraud in that it implied its business was being conducted from Wilpon's home although its headquarters are at 318 Union st Wilpon denied this and insisted that as a State committeeman and a mem ber of the club, he had a right to use the club's name In denying the application for an Injunction, Justice Smith said ho was "satisfied that the defendant had no right to include the club's name" and that "such use was prejudicial In that it implied the club's business was being conducted from the defendant's home." The act, however. Is a "complet ed one" according to the decision and the application was denied.

Justice Smith however, gave the club's permission to renew its request if Wilpon repeats the offense. On motion of the club, the justice struck out an affidavit by Wilpon attacking Harold u. Turk, leader of the district. He ruled the affidavit was "unnecessary" and constituted "an unwarranted attack on a member of the bar of the county whose integrity is of the highest typo." BAPTIST WOMEN MEET Growth of Foreign Missionary Work Noted by Greenwood Group. The Women's Union of the Greenwood Baptist Church held an all-day meeting yesterday In the church hall, Sixth st and Seventh and heard several Interesting discussions on foreign missions.

Mrs. Majy Lincoln, field worker of the Nojjlhern Baptist Convention, said That in 1814 the Baptists had two foreign missionaries, while in 1933 there were 712. This number has dropped to 681 for lack of funds. EXCHANGE SEAT $125,000 Arrangements have been made for the sale of a Now York Stock Exchange seat for 1125,000, off $5,000 from the last sale, it was announceed today. Another seat was sold later at $110,000.

LOSES TO WILPON DRAKE'S Juzndi huA CAKE Don't forget that 3-minute shortcake -with all the richness and juiciness tljpt fresh, home-type sponge cake and ripe bcrrief can give. Berries, cream, powdered sugar, and Drake's Handy Layer. Swell food! USED IN HOLDUP Sedan Discovered Near Circus Grounds; Bandit's Coat, Labels Gone, in Back Seat. The (act that the five thugs who held up the Prudential Savings Bank branch In Flatlands Tuesday and escaped with $28,000 used two automobiles to insure their safe getaway was established by police today with the recovery of the second car used by the bandits. The car, a black Chrysler sedan, was found by a patrolman, whose identity was not revealed, parked on Aurelia Court at East 34th only a few blocks from Ave.

and Nostrand where the circus Is holding forth. Earlier in the day another car, believed to have been the other getaway machine, was found. A green and black checkered coat, which the holdup victims said one of the bandits wore found In the back seat All the labels had been removed. The recovered automobile was stolen a few days ago from the Sheepshead section, police said. The plates on the abandoned car belonged on another car stolen from an Astoria policeman.

Reports that a green sedan bad been used by the thugs for their getaway led police to place confidence in the double car theory, one of which they think cruised south on Flatbush ave. and the other north. Police believe the two cars met later and the men all fled then I in one ot the cars. I According to police, license plates were removed and some of the numbers on the substitute plates corresponded with the numbers noted by persons who saw the car passing the bank after the hold-up. It was pointed out that since Aurelia Court is used by circus-goers as a parking place tho bandits probably thought the car would remain in the line for some time without being noticed.

They then may have mingled with the crowds and walked to the subway. Deputy Chief Inspector Vincent Sweeney, In charge ot borough detectives, said he was convinced the gang was composed of professional crooks. Their clock-like precision and coolness confirmed his belief, he satd. "They seem to haye beon a mixed hunch," he declared. "The tellers at the bank said some of them talked like average tough New Yorkers, but one of them had a mid-western accent.

He Is the man who is supposed to have said during tho holdup: This is the way we do it in Inspector Sweeney thought the remark might have been made to' throw police off the trail. Bank employes were unable to identify any of the holdup men from rogues' gallery photographs. Manasseh Miller, president of the bank, announced today that the American Surety Company, through Edward D. Sadler, vice president and manager and Edward A. Schaffner, assistant secretary, had turned over to him a check for $23,084.98 to reimburse the bank in full for the loss sustained in the robbery.

GEN. H0LBR00K SAILS Will Review American Troopi Stationed in Porto Rico. Maj. Gen. Lucius R.

Holbrook. commander of the First Division, left his headquarters at Fort Hamilton today to sail to Porto Rico to Inspect troops there. This Is an annual inspection conducted ordinarily by the commander of tho Second Corps Area. The Brooklyn officer has been assigned specially to the duty this year. Gen.

Holbrook Is accompanied by his son, Lieut. S. C. Holbrook, of Fort Hoyle. who has been detailed as his special aide for this trip.

They will return on Memorial Pay. GREATEST ALL STAR REVUE Saturday and Sunday Nights FEATURING 1C BFAtTIHL filBI TALKMIl) UlflLu DIKKCT FUOM BROADWAY COURSE TURKEY DINNER! DANCING NIGHTLY NO COVKK CIIAKUK AT ANY TIME See litis is the "dress-up" hoe worn by the majority of undergraduates of Yale, Princeton anrl Harvard. John Starbnck Leadlnc Mm'a Wtar Aathority Ceerrttfttt, Hit, Kiln faitarw IndlMU, lac OFSAVINGS BANK The Museum on Eastern kpwy. is to have a new monumental front entrance on street level, according to plans prepared by the Park Department under the direction ot Commissioner Mosea These plans have been approved by the Municipal Art Commission and have been filed with the Bureau of Buildings. The plans provide for removing the present entrance steps, which lead from the sidewalk to what is actually the third floor of the museum building.

The new plans provide for a level forecourt of grass between the building and the walk. Around this court will run a side-walk and circular drive directly to the museum entrance. The entrance itself will be through the base of the portico. Five monumental doors have been provided to take care of the attendance which already has reached nearly a million visitors a year. The architects have pointed out that the forecourt and the new base will add to the dignity and beauty of the building.

The doors will open into an Impressive entrance hall 63 feet wide, 89 feet long and 27 feet high. The generous dimensions of this entrance hall will make It a very Imposing room, where monumental sculptures and tapestries may be exhibited, to create a striking first Impression to the visitor. The entrance hall will contain an information desk, sales STEINGUT JUSTIFIES ECONOMY BILL STAND Assemblyman Talks to Parkway Democrats. Assemblyman Irwin Steingut, minority leader, asserted at a meeting of the Parkway Democratic Club. at 113 Eastern that events had Justified his opposition to the LaGuardia city economy bill in Its original form.

"My fight was to see that city employes did not stand the entire burden of balancing the budget," he said. "My prophesy that the press would admit a mistake In criticizing me has come true." Harry Malter, executive member, lauded Assemblyman Stelngutforhis work in putting through the public utility program of Governor Lehman and for his support of labor, as Indicated by the Assemblyman's introduction of the unemployment insurance bill. Assistant District Attorney Charles M. Cohen gave a word pic- Service employe, having been chief accountant of thjj Naval Supply Do-pot In Brooklyn for 35 years. He has a brother, Raymond McGoIdrick, in the Navy Department, and his sister, Mildred McGoIdrick, Is a school teacher.

The new Comptroller is rotund, an inch shorter than the Mayor, andy haired, and wears a bland expression In his baby blue eyes. Mons Edward J. McGoIdrick of St Cecilia's Church, Greenpoint, is his cousin. Authority on Economics He is regarded as a financial expert and is a recognized authority on economics. He is the author of "Law and Practise of Municipal Home Rule" and has written on financial and economic subjects for tho American Mercury, the Nation, New Republic, Political Science Review and other publications.

At Columbia, he completed the bachelor of arts course In three years, winning honors In Greek and history, and was president of Phi Beta Kappa. He received his A. B. in 1922, his A. M.

in 1923, and his Ph. D. in 1931. A teacher at Columbia from 1922 to 1923, he attended Kordham Law School and was admitted to the bar In 1929. He is a graduate of Kras-mus Hall H.

and while there edited the Erasmlan. As recreation from finance, the Comptroller likes the theatre and the opera, attending each once week. Ha Is fond of Wagner but prefers the French operas. He likes horse racing. foolbRll, and corned beef and csbbaise.

He plays catcher In the Columbia faculty baseball game with the students. Hang your hat where the beer is good. You know what you want that rich, creamy that clear brilliance that mellow, satisfying taste. Good beer and with it, good food. That's why places that sell Rheingold are busy places.

New Comptroller "So Irish' He Won't Dodge Polls Fight But McGoIdrick, City's Bachelor Finance Head, Says He Prefers to Be Professor Again. Prof. Joseph Daniel McGoIdrick, 32-year-old Brooklyn bachelor, suddenly thrust into the limelight in becoming the financial head of the largest city in the world, prefers the cloistered academic life to that of the politician's. Comptroller McGoIdrick, ap pointed to succeed the late W. Arthur Cunningham, Is on leave of absence from Columbia University where he is an assistant professor of government, until the end of tho academic year.

"I am more fond of teaching than I am of political life," the new Comptroller confessed today, in his office In tho Municipal Building. "I am only on leave of absence from Columbia," he conVmued. "Actually, I am deeply fond of university life, and I hopo I am not giving that up for office holding." Appreciates Good Fight But the new Comptroller Is Irish enough to appreciate a good fight even on political grounds and ho does not Intend to run away from the battle, if an election is necessary next fall to fill the place. "As an Irishman, I'm not going to run away from a fight," he explained. "But 1 don't relish a campaign at this time." Professor McGoIdrick gave up his chair at Columbia to become Comptroller Cunntngha m's assistant when the Fusion victors took office the first of the year.

Purlng tho four months of office. Deputy Comptroller McGoIdrick was closest to his chief, and worked many nights until midnight, straightening out financial tangles. "I'm a bachelor and don't have to hurry homo nights," he remarked. The new Comptroller lives with his parents at. nflS Madison st.

His father is a retired Federal Civil LIB'BVf ANN BRF.WF.R1ES, JNC, NFW YORK'k.