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Evening THE WEATHER Cloudy followed by rain beginning late tonight or Thursday; rmer tonight. VOL. XLI. NO. 4 SAYRE, WEDNESDAY, APEIL 5, 1933 PEICE THREE CENTS FULL EASED W'RE OF THE UNITED PRESS Every Day Except Sunday times o) am Ml Officers and Grew of U.

Akron BEUEVE SOME Wiley Describes Crash of Akron And His Rescue MAI BE fill I'illHlEU AGAIIIST FOES Lieutenant Commander Writes Thrilling Story for United Press Praises Crew for Work in Face of Death iiil Inflation To Aid Farmers fill SEES fllil III VOTE ermer Ambassador Partially Justifies Seizure of Manchuria REGRETS LEAGUE VOTE Is Certain America Will Never Go to War With Japan By PAUL COMLY FRENCH, (United Press Staff Correspondent) (Copyright 1933. by United Press) PHILADELPHIA, April 5 (UP) A plea to America not to "prejudge" Japan for her actions in Manchuria was made today by Roland S. Morris in an interview in 'which he expressed his regret that the Nipponese had withdrawn from the League of Nations. Morris, long considered an outstanding American authority on Japanese affairs, served as United States ambasflador to Tokyo during the administration of President Wilson. "Bound as Japan Is to China by the strongest ties of commercial and cultural relations, the present lack of any responsible government in China presents to Japan, as it has to more remote nations, problem so baffling and so seri- ous that one should be extremely cautious in passing judgment on gj SOLD i alleged mistakes of policy or of appraising the significance of the JfcVresent events," he said.

"But I cannot refrain, however, from an expression of regret that the government" of Japan has felt impelled to withdraw formally from the League of Nations. As one -who has hoped that the league might grow in strength and usefulness, I cannot but feel that the absence of both the United States and Japan is a -world misfortune at this critical time." Morris seated in his office, talked easily and freely as he recalled his associations -with Japanese officials. "It was a mad world we lived in then," he smiled, his eyes twinkling, "the United States and Japan OH TURNER BILL Says Organization Threatened to Cut Hospital Appropriations LOBBYISTS SUCCESSFUL Big Interests Force About Face on Measure, Governor Says By JAMES A. SULLIVAN, (United Press Staff Correspondent) HATtRfSBURG, April 5. (U P) Republican organization sue- cess in passing the Turner bill in the House was attributed today by Governor Pinchot to a "despicable organization scheme of using the helpless to caich votes." Plnrhnt rhrEPrt th oreanirfttion threatened to cut state hospital appropriations in the districts of legislators who refused to vote "right." "This is a well recognized methods of the organization but there is no dirtier or meaner way to fight in politics than to deprive the defenseless sick of care unless a man votes as the organization orders" the governor said.

"Many men stood out 6nfnst this threat ot penalizing the sick and other threats and they de-crve every honor from their constituents for their courage and good sense. The people of Pennsylvania are against the use of such con temptible methods." Pinchot said he had never seen "such political pressure" applied as that used in reconsidering and passing what he called "the fake economy Turner bill" after it had been defeated. "The utility lobby, the railroad lobby, the coal company lobby, and the tax collectors' lobby, all were at work. Organization Senators were continually busy lobbying on the House floor. Organization leaders all over the state were working too.

The organization (Continued on Page 7, Column 7) Aeronautical Leaders Still Sea Chance for Missing Men SEARCH IS WIDESPREAD Clearer Weather Brings Out More Ships and Airplanes WASHINGTON, Apr. 6 (UP) A new incentive for continued search for missing victims of the Akron disaster came today when several Navy Department aeronautical experts said it was possible some of the personnel might yet be found alive. They explained that it was possible a large section of the wreckage might have drifted away, with men clinging to it. These experts in lighter-than-eir construction said they had not yet given up all hope of rescue of some of the missing because they believed that the huge dirigible would not break up into small segments and would stay afloat. They explained that no vessel in the searching group thus far had discovered anything but small bits of wreckage in the disaster area.

For a ship the size of the Akron to sink entirely in the comparative ly shallow water off Barnegat Light, they said, was almost impossible. WASHINGTON, April 5 (UP) The House Naval Affairs commit tee today voted unanimously for a thorough investigation ot the Ak- ron disaster which would include i the past history of the navy diri- i gible and rumors of sabotage during I Its construction. The inquiry will be conducted by tbe Naval Affair sub-committee on aeronautics. The crash of the non- rigid blimp J-3 during Akron res cue work also will be investigated. Chairman Delaney, N.

for the sub-committee said it had not been decided whether thw Inquiry would be held at Lakehurst or Washington. ATLANTIC CITY, N. April 5. (UP) With the first clear light of day the Navy resumed the search for its dead today. Ships and air planes scouted off the New Jersey and Delaware shore miles below the spot off Barnegat Light, where the giant dirigible Akron, torn and twisted by the cross-currents of a Spring squall, plunged helpless into the sea early yesterday.

The body of the lone victim lay in the Atlantic City morgue, where the searching craft were ordered to bring all victims found. Another body lay In the morgue ot the Na val Hospital at Brooklyn, and two men who died on the rescue mission were at Lakehurst, the Akron's home. For Rear Admiral William A. Moffett, chief of Naval Aeronautics, and 70 other officers and men aboard the Akron there was as yet no trace, and no hope that any men (Continued on Page 7, Column 8) entitled "An act for the relief of unemployment through the performance of useful work, and for other purposes," approved March 31, 1933, it is hereby ordered that: "1 For the purpose of carrying out the provisions of said act Robert Fechner is hereby appointed director of emergency conservation work at an annual rate of compensation of $12,000, less the reduction prescribed in sub-paragraph (B), Section 2, Title II of the act of Congress entitled 'An ect to maintain the credit of the United States government' approved March 20, 1933. "2 The secretary ot war, the secretary of agriculture, the secretary of the Interior and the secretary of labor each shall appoint a representative, and said rpresen- AKRON SURVIVOR DESCRIBES CRASH Commander Harvey V.

Wiley, executive officer of the ill-fated dirigible Akron, was one of the, four survivors rescued by the German freighter Phoebus. Wiley's description of the crash was wire lessed ta the Navy Department yes- tertl)r' HARRISBURG, April 5 (U P) The state Senate today set itself to steer to Governor Pinchot's desk by April 7 beer control legis lation for Pennsylvania. The bill before the Senate provided for division of the state into 10 control districts. In nine of them state executive officials would name boards of three members to issue licenses. In the tenth, Philadelphia, the county courts would have the licensing power.

Pinchot claims this plan is full of politics and he aims to keep politics out of the beer business. The licensing board plan represented the concession of state Republican leaders to the Democratic faction In the legislature and redeemed a promise made when the Democrats helped pass the control 'measure in the House. The bill is the Sowers-Conner bill the House approved, but it has been amended so much few would recognize it as gUch. Another change effected In the Senate provided that all licenses moneys go to the municipalities and that of the eds of the a barrel and one-half of a cent a bottle tax, one half he given the gtate and one half the counties on a population basis, (Continued on Page 7, Column 7) many of whom had served on the Akron, went determinedly about their various duties, sobered by death ot shipmates on the Akron. The designers and builders of the ship were satisfied that both Macon and Akron were the staunchest and most airworthy Hghter-than-air craft that science and human ingenuity could conceive.

All employes of the Goodyear-Zeppelin Company, as well as Naval officials stationed here, had been instructed not to talk with reporters. DAVIS LEAVES HOSPITAL PITTSBURGH, April 5 (UP) United States Senator James J. Davis was dismissed from the South Side hospital here today. The senator, who was operated on early last month for appendicitis, left immediately for Washington. Wf, 1 or mr mo Armnr ha- ULlini I LflllU not BV DISTRICTS EDITOR'S NOTE: The United Press presents this graphic description of the Akron's last flight, and the fateful momenta before it crashed, by Lieut.

Commander Herbert V. Wiley, second In command, one of the three men who survived the disaster. By HERBERT V. WILEY, (Executive Officer of The U. S.

S. Akron) NEW YORK, April 5. (UP) The Akron flew about 425 hours the first three months of this year in all kinds of The start of her last flight was routine, except we had on board that distinguished Naval officer, Admiral Moffett, our beloved Chief of the Bureau of Aeronautics of the Navy. We left Lakehurst about 7:30 p. on a regular scheduled flight.

intending to work with radio direction finding stations in New England. Since it was foggy over the coast of New England and we were not due in New England until morning, it was decided to cruise inland to Philadelphia and South around the edge of the fog. About 8:30 when we were some twenty or thirty miles South of Philadelphia, lightning was seen ahead and the course was changed to the East very shortly thereafter, when we received a report by radio iuau uieiu was a munaersiorm at We continued to the Northeast and to the East ahead of the storm and observed it, seeing for a while lightning only to the South, but after a few minutes, the lightning was again seen to the West, and finally after we had passed the coastline, the lightning extended in all directions. By the time we had reached the coastline, the fog was general and extended up to about 1600 feet, which was the altitude we were flying. We cruised to the Eastward for nearly an hour and with lightning (Continued on Page 7, Column 4) NEW YORK, April 5.

(UP)-A bull market for sugar shares featured trading in stocks today. That group moved Into new high ground for the year and the whole market developed a firmer tone with gains ranging from fractions to 2 points. Volume increased moderately on the upturn. Trading was active in sugar futures where priced up 2 to 3 points. Bonds picked up in volume and prices firmed up in all divisions save German issues which continued to react on the unsettled political conditions.

Grains made small gains. The rise in sugar shares was ac companied by active trading in all the issues. Prospects for a lower tariff induced buying. New highs were made by American Sugar Refining, Cuban American issues, South Porto Rico, Great Western and; Guantanamo. General Mills moved into new high territory for the year at 43 3-4, up 1 1-2 on the improvement in wheat.

U. S. Smelting made a new 1933 top on the increased interest in silver. Farm esuipments joined the upturn with wheat Tobaccos were strong on outlook for higher cigarette prices. Mercantile issues moved higher as efforts were made to Increase agricultural community purchasing power.

SENATE TO DELAY WORLD COURT VOTE By LTLE C. WILSON, WASHINGTON, April 5. (UP) Senator Majority Leader Robinson today announced" abandonment of the effort to obtain American ad- herence to the World Court until emergency legislation has been dls- posed of. STOCKS 11C COME TO U.S.TO Premier Is Scheduled to Sail From England Next Week INVITED BY ROOSEVELT Disarmament Also to Be Discussed With the President LONDQN, April 5.: (UP) Pre mier Ramsay MacDonald will sail for the United States next week to Hlafineo dahta rl iliroi-niomnn wan Ipfirnon nn thn rAliahlo authority today. Premier MacDonald will spend a few days in Washington, discussing current problems with President Roosevelt and laying the groundwork for the coming world economic conference, it was understood.

No official announcement will be made until Washington formally announces that an invitation to MacDonald has been Issued, or at least until it can be said that an invitation has been accepted, it was made known. WASHINGTON, April 5. (UP) President Roosevelt today said that he felt a visit to the United States by Prime Minister MacDonald of Great Britain would be helpful in solving the economic and disarmament problems. The President intimated that the British Frime Minister had received an informal invitation to visit him. His statement said: "In the course of informal ex changes of views between the British and ourselves regarding the general economic situation and the problem of disarmament the President has felt that a visit to Washington by the Prime Minister would be helpful.

"The President ever since his first conversation with the British Ambassador at Warm Springs has emphasized his hope that the Prime Minister could come over." Official confirmation of Mac-Donald's plan to sail for Washington next week could not be obtained immediately, but it wa natd in informed quarters that it had been expected for several weeks that he would come here at some stage of the debt, disarmament and economic negotiations. It was considered likely that arrangements for MacDonald'g visit here were made by Norman H. Davis, American diplomat who has just left London after several days' conferences. The British are understood to be especially anxious to have the conference convene before their June 15 -war debt payment comes due. There Is no probability that a final debt revision can be made before that date.

SOWERS SUGGESTS TW0-WEEKS RECESS HARRISBURG, April 5 (U P) Legislative recess for two weeks "to permit time to study bills" was proposed today by Rep. Clinton Sowers, Philadelphia. Sowers presented a resolution declaring a recess at the close of the legislative week of April 10 until May S. DISCUSS DEBTS Senate Agriculture Committee Formally on Record in Favor of Early Currency Expan sion WASHINGTON, April 5 (UP) The senate agriculture committee today went formally on record in favor of currency Inflation as the only means for permanent protection of commodity prices and relief of the farmer. In a partial report on the omnibus farm bill, prepared by Senator Thomas, the committee said: "In reporting this bill favorably, we feel that we should advise the senate that, in our opinion, the bill will not alone afford "the' relief which the farmer must have to en- i able him to survive economically, 1 report uiese lacis, 11 con tinued, "and state that no substantial relief is possible for agriculture until the policy of deflation is not only checked but reversed and a substantial sum of money is admitted and, If need be, forced into circulation." WASHINGTON, April 5 (UP) President Roosevelt will authorize the secretary of treasury to issue licenses for obtaining gold for industrial requirements, exportation of geld for trade purposes, and other legitimate needs not involving hoarding, it was learned au thoritatively today.

These Instructions will be contained in an executive order bow in the process of formulation. With these few exceptions, the present gold embargo win remain in force with its provisions tightened. WASHINGTON, April 5 (UP) President Roosevelt issued an ex ecutive order today declaring that the national financial emergency still exists and forbidding the hoarding of gold coin, gold bullion, and gold certificates. The order requires all persons to deliver on or before May 1 to a federal reserve bank, branch or agency, all gold coin, bullion, and gold certificates now owned by them or coming into their possession on or before April 28 with few exceptions. 25,000 GET JOBS IN FOREST ARMY WASHINGTON, April 5 (UP) The White House announced today that 25,000 men from 16 cities have been enrolled for the reforestation work at 1 a day and board.

MRS. CUSTER DEAD NEW YORK, April 5 (UP) Mrs. Elizabeth Bacon Custer, who accompanied her husband, General George A. Custer, on many of his Indian campaigna, died late yesterday after a heart attack. She was ROOSEVELT PLANS EW ROOSEVELT ORDERS ILL HOARDERS TO SURRENDER GOLD IN THE CAPITOL WASHINGTON, April 5 (UP) The House today voted final congressional approval of the bill legalizing sale of 3.2 beer and wine in the District of Columbia, the capitol and other federal buildings.

The measure now goes to the President for signature. OF WASHINGTON, April 5 (UP) Demands for abandonment of dirigibles mounted today as congress and the navy sought to piece togeth er the cause of the Akron crash, America's worst air tragedy. "There won't be any more big air ships built," was the edict of Chairman Vinson of the house naval affairs committee. He called his group together this morning to select a sub-committee to begin an exhaustive investigation of the Akron's plunge, which carried 73 out of 76 men and officers aboard to death in a midnight storm at sea. The Navy was preparing for its own official inquiry under personal direction of Assistant Secretary Henry L.

Roosevelt. Rep. Fish, N. introduced a resolution asking for still another inquiry by a special congressional committee. He also called on the justice department to make public the secret files of its investigation into alleged sabotage plots against the Akron when it was under construction.

Many congressmen supported Vinson's view that the United States should follow England's ex ample and abandon further at tempts to conquer the clouds with Hghter-than-air craft. The Akron was the third dirigible to be lost by the Navy and Army. Secretary of Navy Swanson said the Navy's official policy on future dirigible operations could not be determined until after the Inquiry, but he expressed doubt as to their value. Rear Admiral William Moffett, chief of the bureau of aeronautics, would have been the airships' most vigorous defender against the "deep sea" admirals who consider dirigibles impracticable, but he went down with the craft that was the pride of his air fleet. Swanson promised that the Akron's sister ship, the Macon, now nearing completion at Akron, would be given a doubly thorough inspection before being put Into service.

The secretary considered it pos-ible that the Lakehurst, N. air tation, the Akron's gloom-shrouded home base, might be abandoned. 3 BANDITS SHOT IN CHICAGO RAID CHICAGO, April 5. (UP) Five holdup men fought a losing gun battle with a dozen police in a Northside real estate office today while. the 10 employes and cus tomers lay on the floor.

Three bandits were probably fatally shot and a policeman had a bullet la kit lex. OUT DIRIGIBLES I SEEM B1E (Continued on Page 7, Column 3) TO LONDON, April 5. (UP) The bill permitting an embargo on Russian imports was moved to second reading in the House of Commons today by Sir John Simon, foreign secretary. Simultaneously, it was disclosed authoritatively that Sir Esmond Ovey, British Ambassador called home from Moscow, would not re- turn there, regardless of whsther diplomatic negotiations are broken off or continued. Wal publica'ion of British paper, frankly re- vealing his strong attitude on the arrest of six British subjects, would make his position in Mos- cow aimcuit.

111 mm IMPORTS Roosevelt Reveals Plans For Unemployment Relief; Names Fechner Director Macon Is Scheduled for Her Trial Flight Monday AKRON, 0 April 5, (UP) The Toar of motors reverberated through the Goodyear-Zeppelin air-dock today as workmen went soberly about their task of preparing the U. S. S. Macon, sister ship of the destroyed Akron, for her maiden flight. The huge dirigible, now the Navy's only rigid airship, is scheduled to make her first trial flight next Monday.

Dock tests are practically completed, and only orders from Washington will hold up the projected flight In all major construction features, the Macon Is identical with the Akron. She is 785 feet long and has a helium gas capacity of cubic feet. A few minor changes in design, such as Improvements in streamlining to Increase speed, have been incorporated in the new ship. Members of the Macon's crew, WASHINGTON, April 5 (UP) President Roosevelt in an executive order today outlined the means by which his unemployment program will be carried out The five paragraph order called for the appointment of Robert Fechner as director of emergency conservation work at a salary of $12,000 annually less the. 15 per cent salary reduction; vested in the secretaries of war, agriculture interior and labor, and power to appoint an advisory council; established in the Treasury a fund of $10,000,000 subject to requisition by the director on approval of the President; reimbursement to departments furnishing supplies; reimbursements to departments for other services rendered.

The order follows: "By virtue of the authority vested in me by the act ot Congress (Continued on Page 1, Column 5).