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title FIRST with thetAiEST Full Press' I leased wire I Mit 4 DsMy ooo. 135.000 SAN I A ANA, I' OR VOL. NO. a fit 35,000 1 05 moroof, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 1936 IB PAGES 3c Per Copy. 6Sc Per Month F.

D. R. PLANS NEW LEGISLATION CIANO SALUTES with which Count Guleazzo Ciano swung irm upward in tha Faaciat aaluta man at Berlin to wonder if Ciano really being groomed to eucceed father-in-law dictator of Italy. Ciano, who wed Mus- eolini'e daughter, ie ehown visiting German war memorial. Loyalists Launch Terrific TRAFFIC ra Attack PROGRAM TO BE READY BY CRASH CLAIMS 64th VICTIM 5 NATIONALGUARDS MAY BE CALLED OUT IN LOUISIANA TO PROTECT RAIL PROPERTY LOSES POST Florence Kahn, Cali- Ione woman repre- in who was defeated in fourth diatriot by Frank Havenner, San Francieco eupervieor.

Thunder of Gunfire Adds to Terror of Embattled Madrid Citizens BULLETIN HENDAYE. Franco-Spanish Frontier, Nov. The radio in Spain, today that Francisco Franco may order the insurgent army to enter Madrid tomorrow. N' ASHINGTON, Nov. Secret plana are being laid by government here for President Franklin D.

Roosevelt to visit Buenos Aires during the Inter-American Conference for Maintenance of Peace, it was learned from authoritative sources today. Begin Preparations Although state department offl- Icals continued to cast doubts on reports that the president's announced plans for a fishing cruise In the Caribbean would include a dash to the Argentine capital, from other official quarters equally reliable came new evidence that preparations for such a trip ac-l tually are under way. The cruiser Indianapolis, one of the fastest of Uncle Sam's new fighting units, will be used to convey the presidential party. Chester To Be Convoy Reliable indications were tha the cruiser Chester, which sailed from Long Beach, last week under sealed orders, will act as convoy. The Indianapolis I on the east coast.

Navy department officials refused t0 discuss its whereabouts or future sailing plans. 1 Other authoritative sources said the Indianapolis is being held In readiness to take the president into fcouth American waters. Hugh Gibson, United States ambassador to Brazil, who Jus arrived in the United States, the United Press learned, is planning to return immediately to Rto Janeiro. Short Visit To Capital of the prest- ADRID. ov of Madrid, spurred to renewed frenzy by rebel armies the gates, poured out to the southern outskirts of the capital in a desperate death-struggle attack today.

a The tattered Loyalists launched a terrific offensive on the rebel positions at the Getafo airport and Loganes, less than miles south of the metropolis. Artillery showered shells onto the onpressing insurgents, the thunder of gunfire adding to the terror of the embattled populace here. The rebels, surprised, by the Intensity of the Loyalist attack, returned the withering onslaught with machine guns and field pieces They sent a fleet of bombers over the capital in a renewed air raid. One rebel bomber fell In flames In the Dona Uarlota district after a thrilling air battle high above the city. It was one of three rebel warplanes In the raid, engaged by two Loyalist pursuit ships.

The tiny pursuit planes swooped down on the heavier, slower One was set afire. It fell with a terrific One of the rebel fliers leaped out with his pur- achute and was believed to have landed somewhere on the Via Alvaro. Police permitted no one to approach the smouldering ruins of the fallen bomber. No victims were reported In the air raid. EW ORLEANS, Nov.

Augmented guards patrolled right-of-way of strike ridden and Arkansas railroad today, instructed to crack passenger esprese, the through without incident. Yesterday cracked through engine cab, killing man and wounding two. Rumors circulated that Oov. Richard W. Leche.

the election out of the way, would call out the national guard to protect railroad property. Striking trainmen, backed by Amazon hands of their women, were reported determined to halt tho railroad's operation. Every foot of the right-of-way from Shreveport to New Orleans had been inspected by track walkers, looking for pulled or twisted against the com 1 Ing of the "Hustler," Bridges were guarded, as were wayside stations where the Amazon bands I had. during the past few weeks, pulled strike breaking train crews from engine cabs, stripped them of clothing, and chased them Into the woods. C.

P. Cough, general manager of the railroad. Indicated by silence that he still refused to arbitrate differences over wages with 500 striking trainmen. Government authorities refused to discuss reports they would Intervene to protect the mails carried by the Louisiana and Arkansas trains. Malls have been delayed, and.

In one case, destroyed. by the wrecking of trains EOEN OUTLINES DIGEST EDITOR DEFENSE PUNS Nov. Wlrtle the plans (Continued On Page 2) mORONTO, Oot The Ontario government to day decided against seeking an injunction tying up the Charles Vance Millar estate when the trus tees go Justics W. E. Middle ton tomorrow for instruction on th clause in Millar's will which started the 10-year $500,000 baby derby.

The government had proposed the injunction as the first step escheating the estate for the pur pose of creating a trust fund to care for the children of the mothers who competed in the race, which ended Saturday. The decision to forego the injunction attempt does not mean, however, the proposal to escheat the estate will be abandoned. Under present plans the government will make no move to seize the estate until Justice Middleton rules on the validity of the baby derby clause In Millar's will. When and if a winner is named the government will step in. seize the estate and set up a trust fund for the children, It is understood.

ONDON. Nov. Great Britain has no to threaten nor any intention to attack any Italian interests in Capt. Anthoy Eden, for eign secretary, told the House of Commons today. Responds to Speech Eden responded to a speech by Premier Benito Mussolini at Milan.

Italy, last Sunday declaring Borne was prepared to sponsor an "arm ed peace," if necessary. In Europe He accepted II olive branch of peace, but reminded Italy that for Britain the Mediterranean Is a vital main arterial route to her pos sessions. The youthful foreign secretary described himself as no believer in the inevltablity of catastrophe adding: But a stronger Britain today means a greater certainty for Primary Objects Eden described the three primary objects of British foreign policy as: First, strengthening the League of authority; second, negotiation of a European settlement; and third, the re-equipment of Great Britain. The foreign minister seemingly hinted delicately that Britain might be willing to make a loan to Germany. Referring to the provision of the tri-partlte exchange pact proposing the abolition of quotas, Eden said: "If Germany saw fit to participate wo would gladly consider sympathetically any methods likely to contribute to the easement of her economic difficulties where they are due to international economic and financial TEW YORK, Nov.

of five national straw vote polls were correct in selecting President Rooeevelt, two were wrong and said the conteet would be close, a comparison of their with actual results showed today. The quarterly survey of Fortune magazine and the Institute of Public Opinion poll made Mr. Roosevelt the favorite. The Literary Digest ami the Farm Journal in Philadelphia fore saw the election of Aif Landon by a comfortable margin. The Crossley poll, in Hcarst newspapers, declared "not since 1915 has there been so much doubt about the eventual outcome." This accorded Mr.

Roosevelt 2501 DIVORCEE WEDS Recently divorced from Allan A. Ryan, copper fortune heir, beeutiful Janet Newbold Ryan, whose resemblance to "Mona Lisa has often been remarked, became the bride of William Rhinelander Stewart, 47- year-old scion of of New oldest familiss. poll TN A surprise move end, without giving any reason for his action Dan Mulherron, Orange county manager for WPA, resigned last night as mayor and member of the city council of San Councilman Henry Fata was up electoral votes, and left 1 mayor 0f city replacing open for him to win the other 1 C.S. Peckham Succumbs in Hospital Here After Auto Collision OR THE second time in two Orange county traffic claimed a life S. Peckham, 63, of 200 Jacaranda place.

Fullerton, died at 4:30 a. m. today in Santa Ana Valley tal from inter- nal injuries re-I ceived in a lision of cars at Fifth street and Harbor boulevard yesterday afternoon at 415 The death of Peckham, resident of Fullerton for the past 17 years, followed that of ayne H. Maxwell, 21, of 31H French Street, Santa Ana. who died at St.

Joseph hospital early yester- morning following an accident on North Main street, near Orana, tho night before, when a car driven by George A. McKenzie, 21, 710 East Sixth street, overturned. Cars Overturns peckham was riding with George Carpenter, 48, 808 KaMt Walnut. Fullerton, when the Carpenter ear collided with one driven by C. H.

King, 52, 127 Main street, Huntington Beach. Carpenter was driving northerly on Harbor boulevard, ho told California highway putrol officers, and King waa driving west on Fifth street. Carpenter said he did not seo the Kin car until his car was about collide with It. Tito King oar overturned three times but King escaped with minor bruises. It 1 SALUTE HE ON SKIP STRIKE Fill SAN FRANCISCO, Nov.

The Pacific coast maritime dealt new blows to western industry today as peace moves broke down. schooner operators, one group of shipowners against whom a strike of 40,000 marine unionists is directed, refused to consider new conferences with strike leaders. Assistant Secretary Edward F. MeGrady to arrange parleys achoonermen and of Labor attempted between the the unions in he could drive a wedge in the deadlock over contract revisions. The strike claimed new groups of workers affiliated and depend ent upon the shipping industry, which is at a standstill from Alaska to San the exception of Vancouver, B.

C. Approximately 80,000 men were believed out of work. Factories and manufactuilng in large western industrial were forced to shut their due to the shipping stag nation. SAN PEDRO, Nov freighter Jacob Luckenbach, en route here from Gulf ports, radioed today that she wa3 lying helpless 130 south of port with a broken propeller shaft. The coast guard cutter Persues was standing by but freighter was in no danger.

A tug was expected to be sent out to tow her to San Pedro. The mishap was the second to befall a Luckenbach boat within week. The freighter Edward Luckenbach reached port here several days ago with a ing fire in No. 1 and 2 holds. Fireboats extinguished the blaze when she docked.

SACRAMENTO, Nov. trial to determine whether Sacramento echool authorities legally may bar a student from classes because she refused to salute the American flag started here today. Charlotte aabrielll, 9. was suspended from her fifth class a year ago. She refused to salute the flag because she and her family all are members of Jehovah Witnesses, a organization which teaches that the Bm.e forbids the worship of inanimate objects.

Regardless of action by Superior Court Peter J. Shields in granting or denying a writ requiring Charlotte's return to school, it was indicated by both sides the test case would be appealed to higher courts. Execution of I wo Youths Delayed necessary for victory Literary Digest, which has been conducting presidential polls since 192-1, predicted in its final tabulation that Governor Landon would win with 370 electoral votes from 32 states. Wilfred J. Funk, the Literary Digest editor.

Issued this statement; "We may not have reached representative cross-section of the population In distributing the ballots," he said. "On the other hand, there may have been some last minute shift to account for the discrepancy. "I am thoroughly astonished; I don't know how to account for it. I certainly thought that In any caao the result would be much closer to the popular total. Its possible the public had a revolution against the Republican candidates in the last few weeks when it was too late to show in our poll." Democratic National Committee Chairman James A.

karley pie- dleted Gov. Landon would carry only Maine and Vermont, JAPANESE AROUSED SHANGHAI. Nov. Shigeru Kagoshima, a Japanese, was stabbed in neck by an unidentified Chinese at 5:10 p. m.

today in the Kongkew district of the international settlement here. The local Japanese authorities took a serious view of the incident. The stabbing heightened tension between the Chinese and Japanese, already at high pitch over a series of "incidents" In far-flung sections in which Chinese allegedly killed Japanese residents of China. DEMOCRATS IN STATE GAINS S' Mulherron could not he reached today for a statement as. according to secretary in the WPA office here, he was in Los Mulherron was elected to the city council in Pan Clemente In April and was named mayor at the first organization meeting of that hotly.

His resignation has given rise to many rumors to the effect that Mulherron is in line for a new Whether or not this post Is in the WPA organization or private business has not been Indicated, GETS DEATH BILL reported. King suid ho made boulevard-stop at tho intersection and was traveling in second gear when the cars collided. Inquest Tomorrow Inquest for Peckham probably will he held tomorrow afternoon at MoAulay and Hutera funeral chapel, Fullerton, where the boily was taken, Deputy Coroner Bert Casteix said. Inquest for Maxwell was to be (Continued On Payo 2) MIZE NAMED AS TAI APPRAISER NAVY PLANE SINKS HONOLULU, T. Nov.

5 S. Navy officials reported today an unoccupied patrol plane sank at Its moorings during rough weather while the Pearl Harbor aircraft units were man euvering at French Frigate shoals last week. SACRAMENTO, Nov. 5 of Alfred Paine and Hugh Smith, Oakland youths convicted of the slaying of E. Fish, North Sacramento police chief, has been delayed by Gov Frank F.

Merrlam until February 19. The reprieve waa granted by the governor to permit additional time to study various applications and made In the case. LONDON, Nov. bill that would leave to science tho decisions that have led to mercy people unbearable pain should granted the boon of introduced In the house of lords today. Lord Ponsonby.

a labor leader In tho house of and former cabinet minister, formally Introduced a bill that would provide, In certain circumstances, for the administration of euthanasia, painless death. It would be limited to persons who desire death and are suffering from of fatal, incurable character involving severe pain. Bitter opposition to the bill was certain both In lords and commons. 25 208,198 Votes For F. D.

R. NEW YORK, Nov. President Roosevelt held a 9,711,698 popular vote lead ovsr Gov. Alf M. Landon on basis of incomplete returns compiled from 48 states by the United Press at 11 a.m.

EST today. standing was: Roosevelt Landon 568,600. Mr. Roosevelt was Ear ahead of his 1932 vote when polled 22,821,857 ballots. Governor Landon to exceed the 15,761,841 total received four years by Herbert Hoover.

Believe President Not to Seek Re-enactment of Broad Projects YDE PARK, N. Nov. 5. (UP) Roosevelt, studying of carrying forward New under new from the voters, probably will individual of Isgislation to attain specific objectives, rather than eeek re-enactment of euch broad NRA, close adminietration believed today. To Proceed Cautioueiy believed the presf- dent would proceed cautiously working nut a nrogram for tlon of child labor, establishment of minimum wage for industry and possible revision of farm relief measures.

Contrary to reports in quarters that the president soon would announce plans for an NRA substitute and other projects. It believed he would not disclose hie proposals until he sends his first messages to the new congress which convenes 00 January 5. Reduction In Debt On future emergency expenditures, the president feels Increased treasury receipts and a corresponding drop in augurs well for a gradual reduction In debt and the balancing of budget within a year or 0 A to what he will ask for relief in the coming flacal year he had indicated his estimates might not he submitted to the congress until March because of constantly changing picture. Early budget estimates call for $500,000,000 for relief. Back At Desk Tuesday When Mr.

Roosevelt gets to I his tomorrow fop a week or two, he is expected to have a round of conferences with department heads on their budget -v In this connection it was reported figures in all probability would embrace estimates for normal certainly not higher than last year together with a sharp reduction in emergency outgo. The president is extremely gratified over the improved national economic outlook and feeia that 1C the gams are sustained an encouraging balance sheet can tie presented to the American people. The president cleared his desk at Hyde Bark and made ready to return to Washington, going, however, he had as guests for luncheon. Eugenio Cardinal Paeelll, papal secretary oC state; Ilishop Francis J. Spellman, Boston; Bishop Stephen J.

Donohue, New York; Enrico Galleaxzi, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kennedy and "sAN FRANCISCO. Nov. (UP) doubt thst California had syung definitely into Democratic on wave of sentiment which the nation favor of President Roosevelt and the New Deal was removed to today by a study of election returns.

California not only gave the is I president the most surprisingly a large plurality any Democrat ever dreamed of in this state, but It increased the Democratic personnel in Its congressional delegation and in the membership of the state senate and assembly. With all hut 34 scattered precincts unreported, Lie showed: Roosevelt 1,715,201. Landon 806,996. The returns from 11,682 precincts of the state's total 11,716 thus showed Roosevelt with and Mrs. Frank C.

Walker. plurality of 908,205. Two Republican incumbents in; NEW CONGRESS READY congress, Mrs. Florence Kahn TO BACK LEGISLATION and Sam L. Collins, were de- Nov.

(UP) feated. gamed another tide of increased seat by electing Ed V. Izae to the congressional strength surged 20th vacancy, returned all on today, assuring president Bourbon and elected Roosevelt a new prepared H. Jerry Voorhis to the 12th dis- to approve his next program. ATI Temporary appointment of R.

C. Mize. Santa Ana attorney, as acting state inheritance tab appraiser for Orange county, effective until January 1, was announced today. appointment was made by State Controller Kay L. Riley to take care of accumulating bust- ne.s« In tho tax appraiser's office since tho death of tho Incumbent, John N.

Anderson, on October 31. Mize has. for the past ten years, acted as inheritance tax appraiser In cases where Anderson was disqualified for any reason, a special appointment being received by Mize time from Riley. "It was for that reason that I was appointed temporarily to the 0pt to position Mize explained to- day. "There is an understanding that I am not a candidate for permanent appointment, and that this is merely a matter of accom- modation, to look after business of the office until a permanent up- I polntrnent Is trict position previously held by John 11.

Hoeppel, Democrat. The so-called "protest vote" given minor party exceptionally small, unless election did not bother reporting those results. Norman Thomas. Socialist, polled lojigh Colvin, Prohibitionist. 5571 and Earl Browder, Communist, 4771.

The write-in vote for William Lcinke negligible. Returns showed that the ower house would have a Democratic majority for first time in history, and that tho Democratic membership in the senate would be increased by five, not enough to endanger the Republican leadership since only half the were lection this year. BRITE BROTHERS IIDICTED PEIPING, Nov. (UP) -The situation along the Sulyuan-Chahar border suddenly became worse today when a combined force of "Manohukuo and commanded by the bandits Wang Ying and Chin Chla-Shan launched an attack on Taolin. The attack, reports from the interior stated, was made with the aid of five airplanes.

A large number of airplanes reportedly stood by the Pangkiang, in northern Suiyuan province, the headquarters for Prince Teh, leader of the new Mongolian autonomous movement. Mongolian cavalry commanded by Pao Yueh-Ching was moving steadily from Chiapohsu towards lngmiao, it was reported. WASHINGTON, Nov. 5. YREKA, Nov.

John Brito. 36, and his brother, Coke Brite, 30, were indicted by the Siskiyou county grand jury today on charges of slaying three men near their home at Horse Creek on Aug. 30. Superior Judge C. J.

Luttrell ini- (UP) mediately ordered that they be Rep. John H. Hoeppel of California brought in coutt at 10 a. m. Nov.

and hla sou were listed as "fugt- ior arraignment and Sheriff 4V. tlves from justice today after they Chandler said that he would failed to appear for commitment have them removed from Folsom to jail on conviction of conspiring; state prison where they had been to sell a West Point appointment. held for safe keeping, and would District Attorney Leslie G. Gar- keep them in the county Jail, nett asked the Justice department to The victims were Martin Lange, make a nation-wide search for the 45, of Yreka. a deputy Jo- tnen who were supposed to have, soph Clark, 65, of a con- ap pea red on October 21 to start stable, and Fred feabarn.

48, ol of four Vallejo, pilot for the U. 3. navy at Mure Island. Latest returns from election indicated a senate with 14 and 18 Republicans and a house of 335 Democrats andv89 Along with sweeping congressional victories, Democrats appeared to have won in 26 of gubernatorial TRIBESMEN SWEAR TG CONTINUE 111 MONROVIA, Liberia. Nov.

(UP)- Twelve thousand of the Kru tribe, living in bush on roots, and snakes, swore today to carry their four year fight against Liberian army. Chief tulle the tribal king, surrendered to the tu-my day and threw himself on mercy of the government. "My youngest son, last of 17, has been Nunley was said to have xplained. have ing to fight for." Over 5oi)i) tribesmen have been wounded or killed in recent months. Their villages had been burned and their families hungry.

Believing that hy starvation 'aced his people, ley surrendered and urged followers to capitulate. They refused and swore to fight to death. serving jail sentences months to a year, AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS CAMBRIDGE, Nov. and scholarships totaling $9600 today given to 24 students in Harvard graduate eeaool of Henry G. H.

Halvorsen of Huntington jfark, won tuck a.

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