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.3 SPORTS, FINANCIAL, CLASSIFIED SECTION For Want Ads Only-Call ATlantic 6125 Other Department AT. 6100. TUESDAY 1 MORNING, DECEMBER 27, 1938. 1 James Plans Parley Here Resignation iiinciiiiicii foComplete Of Attorney Budget Cuts This Week Is Given Bar II Total 823,300,000 Governor-Elect Coming For Talks With Local Leaders. M.

G. Lew, Indicted In: ll.535.00O Less Than Verdicts Case, To Close Office. SECOND NEWS SECTION Priest 50 Years at St. George i Enjoying a Christmas Skate at South Park h-inr v.4a;M?J i ft' Scully Asked. )c Unbalanced 1 Schedule Indefinite Will Quit on Jan.

1 Statement Made to Parle linqiit nl, Uncollected Information Is Lacking On Time and Place Of Conferences. Charged Mehard Got Kickbacks. IVhiml Intimates. Attorney Morris G. Levy, under i'i' rommittee of city rt- ntivpnps today after a i rn inmn pr it of irinK $1,535,000 from indictment in the consent verdicts scandal, has resigned from the AN legheny County Bar and will close his law office January 1, it was learned today.

vt The finished, and unbal- 4 t.idjjct, will approximate vvi rV. The actions are part of an agree housh city council will formal- ment entered into last week with the bar's committee on offenses. The agreement permitted Levy to ijor yi-ar today and enact a r'er 1 tii increase in the flat r.u the.se levies are not "up1 1 resign, rather than be disbarred formally, it was said. In return, he to moot the proposed ex agreed never to apply for One of 20 lawyers facing discip R.M-U Payments Lag. linary action for his handling of out-of-court settlements obtained i iiiir as December 15, the rommittee of council was against the city this year, Levy was indicted on 10 counts by the October grand jury.

ihat delinquent tax col iir.s were $1,700,000 behind es (tos and that an additional i ivroll loan has to be met Made Statement to Park. Later he made a statement to Post-Gazette Photo. Arch Allot Alfred Koch yesterday celebrated a pontifical high mass at George's Catholic Church, Allen avenue, in honor of the, Ileverend Stephen Schramm, pastor at the church since it va founded 50 years ago. Father Schramm, who has been a priest for of his 80 years, is shown, right, with the lieverend F. C.

Streiff, director of the golden jubilee celebration. rf the end of the year to bal- the budget. sis report, although not final District Attorney Park asserting that he had kicked back $3,100 in cash to former City Solicitor rates th-U the city cannot even WW revenue estimates to meet Churchill Mehard for obtaining the MMr's budget requirements, al rh they will be about $1,250,000 through the cutting. Beating Ends Holiday Party ie mlnc-tinns do not even bal- Autos Collide, Injuring Two Hit, Rim Driver Sought By Police. city consent to some settlements.

Levy's partner, Benjamin Crone was also indicted by the October grand jury and made a statement to Park which is supposed to corroborate Levy's story of the kickbacks. Crone, however, has not accepted disbarment. It was on the strength of their statements to Park plus evidence $1,550,000 revenue item the city enjoyed this year, hirli will not be available much less make up for the Yoini Woman Is Badlv By C. W. Dressier Post-Gazette Staff Writer.

Governor-elect Arthur H. James is expected in Pittsburgh this week, possibly Wednesday, to talk with Western Pennsylvania political leaders. The plans for his visit, as well as the date for it, are indefinite, but it was indicated yesterday there would be no reception and that he would see visitors only by appointment. The incoming governor has been advised by his western leaders that it will be impossible for him to talk with all who would like a word with the next chief executive, and that may partly account for the lack of information as to when and where he will hold his conferences here. Many Want Audience.

Naturally a large number of individuals would like to have the next governor's ear, even for a few minutes. But the time between now and January 17, when Judge James takes office, would probably be insufficient. Reports yesterday indicated that Republican chieftains from many western counties would be included in the exclusive list for whom appointments will be made. No one appears to have taken any step toward accepting such appointments yet, but it is likely that some arrangements will have to be made today. The Allegheny county triumvirate, headed by James H.

Duff and including County R3publican Chairman Frank J. Harris and James F. Malone, who was campaign manager for Judge James in the primaries and Republican campaign manager in the general election, will probably constitute a committee to see that the next governor is not overwhemled by the crowd of potential advisors who would like to see him. Cabinet, Policies Undisclosed. Judge James cabinet and policies are still undisclosed, and may remain that way until after the first of the year.

It is evident that he propof es to view the situation from all possible angles before committing himself, and to wait until the last possible moment before disclosing his plans for starting off the four years he will serve as the state's highest official. The footing is uncertain where iriu in tax collections. i Injured After Argument. the city had a $1,550,000 to bolster revenues. It has adduced before the November grand A young man yesterday morning this year.

jury that Mehard was indicted on ended a Christmas party by smash 3ission thnt revenue estimates bribery and misdemeanor charges. been off has rome recently ing all the furniture in his girl He had resigned from the solicitor- city administration in an- friend's apartment, then beating ship September 1. form. It has threatened se the girl into unconsciousness with proceedings to obtain pieces of a broken table, according payment of delinquent of many years standing, To- to police who yesterday testified against him in morals court. i proposes to ask council's The young woman, Mildred T.jsion to test the new state iprraiiM1 law, which would give authority to sell property Post-Gazette Photos, left by Santa.

Pittsburgh being right in the path of a real winter storm, the rinks should be in perfect shape again today unless the snow gets too deep. These pictures were taken at South Park, where the huge swimming pool is permitted to freeze over for the benefit of skaters. Ice on rittslnirgh district ponds was just right for skating yesterday morning although it began to get a bit thin after noon and throngs of school girls and loys, in the midst of their Christmas vacation, took full advantage of this excellent opportunity to try out new skates rsm less than the taxes and due on it. Two women were injured yesterday when a car driven, police said, by a hit and run driver, crashed into their car in Trenton avenue and Franklin street, Wilkinsburg. They were taken to the Columbia Hospital.

Mrs. Elizabeth Gilkey, of 167 Forty-sixth street, suffered severe cuts on her neck, and Mrs. Ida Nenigat, of 1873 Jancey street, suffered injuries to her knees. They were riding in a car driven by Mrs. Gilkey's husband, Chester S.

Gil-key. Police started an immediate search for the driver of the other machine. Struck by an automobile while crossing the street at Kelly and Rebecca avenues, Wilkinsburg, last night, Noah Taylor, 50, of 7914 Newmyer avenue, Swissvale, suffered cuts on his head. The driver, according to the report at Columbia Hospital, was James Powell, of Kelly street, Wilkinsburg. TV in tax collections The bar's investigation has proceeded farther and implicates more persons than those involved by either city council's investigation last summer or the grand jury's.

The November grand jury, assigned especially to the consent verdicts work, indicted Mehard and Stanley K. Bennett, chief clerk in the city law department. It recommended, however, that city council resume its investigation and attempt to uncover facts that the grand jury apparently was unable to do. So far city council has taken no steps to- resume the investigation recessed last August and individual councilmen have displayed no intention of heeding the grand jury's advice. apparent that any 1938 Aged Man Hurt in Fall VFW Pension Earle Flies Ifcvi: not be absorbed through ions next year.

Coun-fcrtni that the budget will Edward Morgan, 82, of 719 Ross avenue, Wilkinsburg, fell on a slip After Crash Simonson, 31, of 103 South Euclid avenue, was in a critical condition in Pittsburgh hospital, suffering from a fractured skull and body injuries. Gaining consciousness for a few minutes, she told Detectives Dennis Timpona and Fred Good that she was hurt when she fell down a pair of steps. But Mrs. Lucille Guardelli, sister of Louis Ferraro, 26, of 242 Omega street, the man in the case, told police that her brother beat the woman. Ferraro himself admitted in morals court that he had done it.

He said that the Simonson woman began quarreling with him when he received a telephone call which she insisted was from "another woman." He was held for further investigation. pery pavement in Penn avenue, near Wood street. Wilkinsburg, late yesterday and suffered a fractured Christmas Crackup Fails To left arm. He was detained for a jum fii'uui fin liirii. 11 ai the sum total of run not begin, apparent-tit 'favc appropriations for any l)i lii it Was 150,000.

of December 15, the deficit E. ijO.non. It will likely be as one of similar size was treatment in Columbia Hospital. Ground Governor. HARRISBURG, Dec.

26. CSV- Undaunted by his close encounter crwd in 4-through sale of MEYER JONASSON'S with death or serious injury on Christmas Day, Governor Earle flew here from Philadelphia today, Girl Reserves Hold Liberty at Oliver narrowly missing a raging bliz zard. Judge James now stands. For Party at Hospital Drive Rapped Head of Rival Soldier Group Makes Plea. WASHINGTON, Dec.

26. UP) Edwin O. Perrin, commander jof the American Veterans Association, accused the Veterans of Foreign Wars today of sponsoring veterans' legislation so costly that it would ultimately necessitate use of funds urgently needed for national defense. He said the VFW had issued to its local posts a prepared radio "interview" calling for pensions for World war veterans unable to find work. The script he added, also put the VFW on record as favoring pensions to all needy widows and orphans of veterans.

Perrin, whose statement said he heads some 13,000 veterans, declared that the proposed legislation was the initial step- toward universal pensions. sue bond iicr. financing would reduce the 1 of anv deficit, but will rj.irititcr that one can be Instead, both Mayor a i i ciMincilmen are living iipi1 tint the new state will iome to the city's id Wnr.z up sources of revenue now. "The weather was perfectly all right when we left Philadelphia," years public sentiment has been shifting in an unpredictable man Belated Prizes Given Ily Associated Artists Among Christmas presents Mrs. the governor explained upon his AFTER CHRISTMAS ner.

No one can say, with certainty, just what the last election arrival, "but the ceiling altitude dropped from 5,000 to 1,000 feet." meant in Pennsylvania, or whether The governor and his wife flew the new governor holds his position because of a change to a more con in separate planes. tntaiiiig have been so ir the mayor's 1939 Rena Rockwell, of Forrest Hills, yesterday had a $100 check her year-late prize for winning first "We can't let a little thing like servative point of view, or because an 1 nave been accomplished a mishap stop us," he said. of a vehement protest against in award in the 1937 Associated Ar The governor said he felt no by transfer of employes tax to bond payrolls; ab-of some bureaus and re- tists' competitions. She won the ill effects of his accident yester terference with the court. Those were the two principal factors, but underlying them were many issues prize with a marine painting.

Sec Girl Reserves of Penn Township High school yesterday gave a party for youngsters at the Children's Hospital, complete with games, an orchestra and presents from Santa Claus' own hands. Santa was George Weber and his assistants were Bob Vogel and Joe Trujillo, leader of the school orchestra. The party was planned by a committee headed by Ruth Clarke. The high school girls began making presents for the sick children a month ago and yesterday there were plenty of scrap books, stuffed animals and dolls for Santa to hand out. 3i.ir.inns of others.

ond prize of $75 went to Mrs. Car- day, when the plane in which he was flying his wife and two friends to Philadelphia turned over in and conditions. b.idit committee has olin McCreary. The Associated Ar Governor-elect James will take tists didn't have enough cash on landing near Conshohocken. 'M the necessity of any wage i but refused flatly to grant a TO' increii.se or establish a hand to pay the awards at the time of the 1937 show.

So they held a office with a working majority in the State House of Representatives, but at the time of his inauguration he will not have enough Republican votes in the Senate to pass a single oor the number now in pre-Christmas auction sale and nc.RMG FUSHIOKS! "-Tithe contrary, it abolished raised enough funds to send the 1 checks to the winners in time for ef those which are now wni much Ki. worth bill. With the assistance of one the holiday. senator elected in a sort of coali Bite of Tarantula Sends Fruit Dealer to Hospital Ready to Refute Skeptics Who Have Doubts On Poisonous Quality of Spider's Nip. Now when youVe been wearing jraDerv or Now when long c0mes been drapery tion of dissident Republicans and Democrats in Delaware county, he will have 25 votes, and it requires You've --bUolor ftcTooncrvillc Trolley That Meets All Trains By Fontaine Fox Wacks vi 26 votes to pass any legislation.

State Senate Situation. salel New prints. New P. colorful for women If the special election in the Debunkers who scoff at stories dresses. New h.gn dressy Forty-fifth district, caused by the sh rtwaisT nv of spiders with venomous poison in resignation of Coroner P.

J. Hen ney from his Senate seat, results and misses afternoon fashions. in a Republican victory there, the their fangs are getting a loud Bronx cheer from Peter Catalano, 30, young executive of the Catalano Republican Senate majority would be exactly enough to pass new legislation, with not a vote to spare. Purpura Fruit Company. Catalano, who lives in 2943 Mat If that election -goes Democratic, James could not pass one bill over tern avenue, Dormont, yesterday looked at his bandaged left arm, Democratic objections, for the Republican lieutenant governor, remembered two days spent in West Penn hospital and was ready Samuel S.

Lewis, can vote only to to answer any skeptic who doubts the- bite of the tarantula spider is break a tie, and if one Democrat remained outside the Senate chamber there would be no tie. Thus in the determination of legislative policies, James must de Second Floor Sorry, No ail, Phone Orders. pend on public sentiment. With sufficient pressure from that source, he can put across a legis A lative program. With unpopular legislation, he will be blocked at Pf.

ilA ft every move. Under those circumstances the cautious attitude of the new execu tive is the only possible one. A single false step now may send down on his administration the same sort of avalanche that buried its predecessor. something to be dreaded. Catalano was selling a batch of bananas to a customer in the Twenty-first street wholesale house on Friday.

Suddenly he felt a prick in his left wrist. He glanced down to see a big spider the size of a child's hand on a bunch of bananas. "I've seen those spiders on bananas almost every other day," Catalano said, "but I've never been bitten by one or heard of anyone else getting bitten." The flesh around the tiny puncture mark in his wrist began to swell. Catalano went to West Penn Hospital. By Saturday hLs arm was swollen to the elbow.

He returned home in time for Christmas, but yesterday his arm was still painful. Physicians at West Penn Hospital said it was the first tarentula bite to be treated there and men in the wholesale fruit companies said they had not heard of a tarantula poisoning a man for many years. Catalano said he had never heard of the old Italian superstition that death from the bite of such a spider could be avoided only by the victim whirling in a wild dance that became known as the tarantella. "I didn't dance when that thing bit me. I just, yelled," said the young executive.

7,000 Take Course In Air Mechanics WASHINGTON, Dec. 26. UP The interior department announced today more than 7,000 young men and women have enrolled in Fed erally-financed vocational education classes for training as aviation me PETER CATALANO. Catalano, of 2943 Mattern avenue, Dormont, yesterday scoffed at debunkers who claim that the bite of the Tarantula spider is not dangerous. He knows it is.

For proof he could show skeptics his left arm, swollen to the elbow from the bite of such a spider. He was treated at West Penn Hospital for two days. chanics. Dr. John W.

Studebaker, commissioner of education, estimated about 4,500 students already, -were taking the courses. He said many were employes of aviation companies who had signed up for advanced training but that the majority were new students. Hi fi I.

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