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ANNUAL OARP RECEIPTS PUT '■ T $2,333,000 Clements Analyzes Dime and Nickel Donations at House Quiz. HIS PAY WAS $12,585 Estimate Includes Income of National as Well as the Local Branches. By t nitrd Press WASHINGTON. March 27.—Robert, E. Clements spread out records of the Townsend old- 'ge pension organization on a congressional inquiry committee’s table today and estimated that nickels, dimes and quarters were flowing in late last year at a rate which would net a minimum of $2,333,000 annually. The resigned national secretary of Old-Age Revolving Pensions, Ltd., could not give the House committee definite figures on receipts of national and local Townsend organizations, but his best estimate was for last October, November and December, when the national headquarters alone received $350,000. Pressed for further figures, Mr. Clements said that receipts of OARP, Ltd., since its inception Jan. 1, 1034, were $951,964. The House committee inquiring into the politically-significant pension movement found it difficult to get a clear picture of the Townsend financial operations because cf delay in assembly of complete records. Rate of Income Varies Mr. Clements’ testimony brought out the $350,000 estimated receipts of national headquarters during the last three months of 1935 when the organization was growing rapidly. On the basis of his testimony that 60 per cent goes to national headquarters and 40 per cent to local or •area - ’ groups, that would indicate income for that period was at the ralp of $1,400,000 annually for OARP and $933,000 for local groups. However, the rate of income has varied greatly since inception of the organization at the beginning of 1934 . Mr. Clements put total national receipts up to Dec. 31. 1935, at i $711,964. but said he could not give j a definite amount collected so far % in 1936. He estimated the income* since Jan. 1. 1936. at SIBO,OOO. mak-1 ing a total of $951,964 for national ! headquarters. The national headquarters total, plus the 40 per cent which customarily goes to area groups, would indicate a total income of around $1,400,000 to date on the basis of Mr. Clements’ figures. In addition, many clubs have regular dues, some of which go in part to the national headquarters. Paid $11,585 in Salary Mr. Clements said his income in 1935 was $12,585 in salray. He testified he drew down, exclusive of expenses, a salary of $5200 from OARP. Ltd., a California corporation, in 1935. He said that figure was included In his Federal income tax returns. He said he drew a salary of $350 from the Townsend Weekly during 1935 and dividends from the Prosperity Publishing Cos., its publisher, of $6,650. He received an additional income of $385 from the company. This would make a total income for the year of $12,585 and that (Turn to Page Three) AUTO TOLL CUT LAID TO SAFETY CAMPAIGN Kate Shows 13 per Cent Reduction for Febrrmy, /> / t tbitcd Pvr&g CHICAGO. March 27.—Intensified safety campaigns were credited today with reducing automobile deaths 13 per cent in thp United States during the past month. Automobiles killed 1950 persons in February. 1936. the National Safety Council reported. The total for February, 1935. was 2240. The death total for the first two months of 1936 was 3 per cent below the same period in 1935. FLOODS BLAMED FOR CAR LOADING DECLINE I'rop in Revenue Freight for Week Puts Total Under 1935 Figure. Bit United Pro* WASHINGTON. March 27. —The Association of American Railroads announced today that loadings of revenue freight for the week ended March 21 totaled 566.808 cars. 50.054 below the preceding week and 40.370 below the corresponding week in 1935. The association said the decrease was caused in part by floods in the East and by seasonal reductions in the movement of coal. BLAST. FIRE DAMAGE ESTIMATED AT SIOOO Victor Piston Pin Plant Scene of Explosion This Morning. Explosion and fire early today at the Victor Piston Pin Cos., 710 E. Market-st, which /'reed two employes to flee, cau.w. damage estimated at SIOOO to the building, firemen said. Damage to the machinery was not estimated. Victor Carman, owner, did not estimate the loss, which was partly covered by insurance. The accident occurred while workers v.era treating piston pins in nil. Herbert K.narr. 322 Fulton-st, and Glenn I ft, Hendricks Hotel, were standing Hose to the vat at the time of the explosion.

The Indianapolis Times FORECAST: Fair and colder tonight with lowest temperature about 30; tomorrow fair and warmer.

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GEORGE MALE DIES IN MUNCIE Ex*Mayor, Militant Editor, Succumbs of Cerebral Hemorrhage. Bp United Pro* MUNCIE. Ind., March 27. George R. Dale, militant publisher and former mayor of Muncie, died at his home today from a ceiebral hemorrhage. He was 69. He was publisher of the Muncie Post-Democrat, which he used in his fight against the Ku-Klux Klan and in his political activities. Dale gained national prominence when he charged that the courts of Indiana were directed by the Klan. He wri nominated for mayor in Muncie by the Democrats after his bitter attacks on the incumbent administration. He was elected in November. 1929. Turned Guns on Party Assuming office Jan. 1, 1930, Dale turned his editorial guns on members of his own party and his fiveyear administration was marked by constant altercations with his council and members of his official family. He discharged the entire police department and many members of the fire department. Nine firemen contested his action, and yesterday they were granted $80,320 in back salary by the Madison Circuit Court. During his administration, Dale, Frank Massey, his police chief, and several other heads of city departments were indicted in the United States District Court on charges of conspiracy to violate prohibition laws. They were convicted and Judge Robert C. Baltzell sentenced Dale to prison for more than a year. Dale was saved from the prison term when President Roosevelt granted him an unconditional pardon. He sought renomination as mayor after serving five years, but was defeated, 5 to 1, by Dr. Rollin H. Bunch, present mayor. Since that time, Dale had retired from active politics, but continued to publish the newspaper. He is survived by the widow; four daughters; three sons; a brother, Charles, Troy, 0., and two sisters, Misses Ida and Bertha Dale, Hartford City. M LOCAL MAN IS HELD IN EXTORTION PLOT G-Men Charge He Asked $2500 of Brewer. Clifford Frank Howson, 32, of 6302 Fergus' ii-av, was bound over to Federal Grand Jury on a charge of attempted extortion and sent to the Marion County Jail in default of SSOOO bond today following a hearing before Howard S. Young, United States Commissioner. The secretary of the Lieber Brewing Corp., Earl H. Nelson, 3419 N. Pennsylvania-st, testified that he had received a letter threatening physical injuries unless he placed a package containing $2500 in bills at 86th-st and Payne-rd. Department of Justice agents testified they arrested Howson there early Saturday, after they planted a dummy package at the spot. He did not pick up this package, the-* added. Officers said they found a tablet and envelopes of the same kind of paper as used in the alleged extortion letter at Hcwson’s home. Howson denied he had written the letters and disclaimed knowledge of the plot. He conducted his own defense. GIANT SKY EYE WILL TRAVEL THROUGH CITY 200-Inch Mirror Leaves Buffalo Today on Trip West. By United Pros BUFFALO. N. Y.. March 27. Astronomy's 200-inch mirror, created for use in the world's largest telescope, resumed its journey to Pasadena, Cal., today. A special three-car train bearing the $6,000,000 piece of glassware will go to St. Louis today. The huge piece of glass, en route to the west coast, is expected to pass through Indianapolis, railroad officials hqjre said. Times Index Births 36 Movies 26 Books 21 Mrs. Roosevelt 24 Bridge 21 Music 23 Clapper 21 Pegler 21 Comics 39 Pyle 22 Crossword ...12 Radio 28 Editorials 22 Short Etory . 39 Fashions 25 Sims 21 Financial 32 Society 24 Food Page . 30; Sports ~33 Hoosier Editor 22 j State Deaths 27 Merry-Go-R and 21 i Want Ads ...37

DETROIT GAINS EDGE IN RACE FOR PIN MEET Sife for 1937 Congress to Be Selected at Meeting Today. 600 EXPECTED TO VOTE Mayor La Guardia Is Unable to Attend Parley in Tomlinson Hall. BY BERNARD HARMON Detroit campaign to gain the 1937 American Bowling Congress was strengthened today when Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, New York City’s biggest lobbying gun, wired he would be unable to attend this afternoon's session in Tomlinson Hall. More than 600 delegates are to vote on next year’s site at the meeting. Gotham supporters still hoped that Jack Dempsey would arrive in time to help them. He was reported en route by plane. Gov. Frank D. Fitzgerald, Michigan, who arrived on a special train this morning, led the lobbying for that city. He Was accompanied by additional members of the Detroit delegation, and bowlers from other Michigan cities. While New York and Detroit seem tc have the inside track, other cities, notably Buffalo, N. Y., Atlantic City, Cleveland, 0., and Philadelphia, are in the race. Detroit Claims Tourney Delegates from the last-named cities were making 'trades this morning and preparing, for the most part, to throw their support behind one of the two major contenders. Early today Howard McCullough, Detroit Tournament Cos. president, claimed to have the 1937 event "in the bag.’’ Then A1 Lettin, New York Association president, conceded unofficially to Detroit by saying he "didn’t think Gotham had a chance.” Other delegates considered this statement a tactical move, and expected the New York bowlers to have their campaign going to top speed by noon. New York’s strongest talking point apparently is population, and the fact that the A. B. C, tournament never has been held there. The sport, in recent years, has made great strides in that city. Cushing to Be Made Chief Sixty-five delegates from Chicago and Wisconsin arrived here late yesterday afternoon, and immediately were "button-holed” by Detroit and New York caucus members. It was indicated that far West kegelers will favor a centrally located city for next year’s meet. Charles W. Cushing of Peoria. 111., is scheduled to be named president of the national organization. He has been serving as vice president. According to the A. B. C. rules he automatically is to succeed A. E. Jankowsky of Detroit. Elmer H. Baumgarten of Milwaukee and Frank Pasdeloup of Chicago are expected to be re-elected secretary and treasurer, respectivly. 3 OF CREW KILLED AS TRAIN LEAVES TRACKS Fast Pennsylvania Express Is Derailed Near Manor, Pa. lty United Press MANOR, Pa., March 27.—The crack Philadelphia night express of the Pennsylvania Railroad derailed while rounding a curve at high speed early today. Its two engineers were killed and its two firemen injured seriously, one dying later. Five coaches followed the two locomotives off the tracks. Their passengers were shaken up but not injured. Passengers in the coaches that remained on the rails were not disturbed and many did not know for some time that an accident had occurred.

5 ARE SELECTED ON FLOGGING CASE JURY Right of Free Speech May Play Part in Trial. By United Press TAMPA, Fla., March 27.—Interrogation of prospective jurors for the trial of three former policemen accused of kidnaping three labor organizers promised today that the case will become a trial of the legality of Communism and a test of ..rights of free speech. The labor organizers, Joseph Shoemaker, Sam Rogers and Eugene Poulnot, were arrested by Patrolman C. A. Brown, John R. Bridges and C. W. Carlisle for questioning about reports that they were "Communist agitators.” When they were released a masked mob seized them outside police headquarters. All were tarred and feathered and flogged. Shoemaker died of burns from boiling tar and the beating. Five men were accepted tentatively for service at the end of the trial’s fourth day yesterday. Attorneys expected to consume all of today in completing the jury. GRETA GARBO TO SAIL Film Star Expected to Embark for U. S. Tomorrow. By United Press COPENHAGEN. March 27.—Greta Garbo is scheduled to sail for the United States tomorrow in the liner Gripsholm. She arrived here today from Gothenburg and intended to return there tonight to take the ship.

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High Treason By United Pres* LONDON, March 27. A group of die-hard Jacobites marched to Trafalgar Square today and there proclaimed Prince Rupprecht of Bavaria rightful King of Great Britain. By implication, they called King Edward VIII an imposter. Technically it was high treason. But the elderly men and women in the procession were shepherded by six mounted and eight foot policemen through the roar of the noonday traffic to the square. The occasion was the annual gesture of the faithful adherents of the Stuart kings.

FARMERS MAP CROP PROGRAM Five Counties Represented at First District Meeting at Rushville. BY ARCH STEINEL Times Staff Writer RUSHVILLE, Ind., March 27 Hoosier farmers today stepped forward to accept Federal bounties for crop reduction under a state-rights little AAA program with the opening in this city of the first of a series of state district meetings. Marion County moved to apply brakes to its $500,000 corn crop as County Agent Horace E. Abbott and a county crop plan committee joined with county agents and farm leaders of 10 other counties in the meeting here. Other counties represented are Snelby, Rush, Hancock, Bartholomew, Decatur, Fayette, Union, Henry, Johnson and Wayne. Delegates were farmers, members of the planning boards, and county agents. Other meetings were in Columbia City, Muncie, Knox, Lafayette, Spencer, Jasper and Scottsboro. "More growers will participate this year than under the AAA.” Mr. Abbott said. "We had about 800 farmers, or 75 per cent of the big producers, under AAA and I would not be surprised to see more than 1000 under the new plan.” The meeting is one of eight district sessions held in conjunction with the extension division of Purdue University to co-ordinate plans for crop control on the basis of state supervision and Federal financial benefits for soil conservation. As farm leaders met, officials of the Indiana Farm Bureau, Inc., awaited word from Washington on the naming of the five members of the planning body which will direct agriculture in the state in its effort to police production so that it may share in Federal bounties. The Farm Bureau submitted the names of five men and expected that they will be acceptable to the Department of Agriculture. Officials refused to reveal their identities pending approval of the appointments. While Peter J. Lux, Shelbvville, chairman, explained the new crop control program through the sowing of soil-conserving crops—such (Turn to Page Three) CHILDREN'S CAMPS TO BE OPEN JONE IS Sub-Marginal Land to Be Used in Ventures. Two camps for underprivileged, undernourished children and one camp for 4-H Club groups located on sub-marginal ground are to be opened June 15, Paul Brown, National Park Service regional director, announced today. The 4-H Club camp and one for underprivileged children are to be on the 5500-acre project near Versailles, and the other camp is to be on government property near Winamac. Mr. Brown said. The Versailles project calls for an expenditure of $325,000 and 90 Works Progress Administration workers, and the Winamac project calls for $348,000 for development and $131,000 for purchase of the land and 400 to 600 WPA workers. YOUTH HELD BY U. S. ON ESPIONAGE CHARGE Sailor Says Prisoner Attempted to Buy Information. ' By United Press LOS ANGELES, March 27. George Melvin, 22, was held today for naval authorities after a U. S. battlefleet seaman charged he had attempted to secure information on activities of the Navy. John Statler, sailor aboard the U. S. S. Indianapolis, reported that Melvin struck up a conve'rsation with him as he got off an interurban train. The seamon charged Melvin asked him if he could obtain diagrams of his ship's motors and furnish hi mwith details about the personnel. police said. Statler said, according to police, that Melvin promised him four times his Navy pay if he would answer his questions. CALIFORNIAN IS HANGED FOR KILLING TWO MEN Murderer Loses Bravado as He Starts to Gallows. By United Press FOLSOM PRISON, Cal., March 27.—George Hall, 29-year-old bank bandit, was hanged today for the slaying of Highway Patroyman Steven Kent and garageman Lester Quiggle of Yreka. The slayer lost his bravoda before Warden Court. Smith, three guards and the prison chaplain escorted him from his cell and started him, on his walk to the gallows. j

HOOSIERS FEAR RAINS MAY ADD TO RIVER PERIL Lowland Residents Prepare to Flee if Ohio Goes on Another Rampage. STEADY RISE REPORTED 125 Families Quit Homes at Aurora; New Albany Foundry Flooded. Fearful of heavy rains which would f dd to an already dangerous situation, Indiana residents along the Ohio River today were preparing to scurry to higher ground in the event the Ohio goes on further rampage. The river was reported rising slowly at Vevay, where a reading of 51.85 feet was recorded. The crest I of the flood had reached there after j forcing 125 families at Aurora to leave their homes. A six-foot rise at Dam 13 in West Virginia was expected to maintain the Vevay level for two or three days, lock tenders and other experienced river men said. Fa—lilies Moved at Madison Further rise in the 50-foot flood stage was expected at Madison, where relief crews aided more families in moving from the lowlands to higher ground. Meanwhile, the Marion County flood disaster fund crept slowly toward the $27,000 quota fixed by national Red Cross officials. A total of $17,074.02 had been contributed up to this noon. Red Cross chapter officials renewed appeals for a generous response to the need of flood area victims. Red Cross Appeal Renewed Arthur V. Brown, chapter president, said: "Thdre probably are several thousand persons in Marion County who intend to contribute to this fund, but have not done so. We appeal to those persons to be as prompt as possible in sending in their conI tributions.” Thirty men were forced out of work, probably for a week, yesterday when the raging Ohio crept into the Gohmann Cos. foundry at. New Albany. The recording of 62.5 feet at New Albany was six feet above flood stage and only a foot short of the river's crest. A fertilizer factory and tannery were threatened by any further rise. Heavy rains upstream, with resultant drainage, would create a critical situation at New Albany, according to river men. Several families in the New Albany lowlands were removed to higher ground, among them an expectant mother and her six children. Evansville Estimate Revised Revision of flood expectations at Evansville caused many families living in bottom lands to make immediate preparations for removal to higher ground. Scores, including approximately half the population of Union Township in Vanderburgh County, already have evacuated their homes and sought temporary shelter because an ice jam last month wrecked the levee system protecting the area. Weather Bureau officials at Evansville, who had hoped the Evansville river crest would not pass 44.2 feet, have revised their estimate upward to 45.5 feet. Inundation of the Dade Park race track at Evansville was expected hourly because its levee system offers protection only up to 45 feet. Ohio River on Rise By United Press CINCINNATI, 0., March 27. Fed by heavy rains in the upper Ohio Valley, the Ohio River began anew rise here today. W. C. Devereaux, United States meteorologist, said the river stage was at 60 feet and that a crest of at least 60.5 feet, was expected. Flood stage here is 52 feet. JOHN KITLEY, FORMER COMMISSIONER, DEAD Democratic Leader and Farmer Was 84; Rites Sunday. John Kitley, former Marion County Commissioner and Warren Township trustee, died early todayin his home on Brookville-rd one mile west of Julietta. He was 84. A lifelong resident of this county, Mr. Kitley was commissioner three times. He was active in Democratic politics and was a farmer. Masonic funeral services are to be held at 2 Sunday afternoon in the home with burial in Buck Creek Chapel Cemetery. Surviving him are a daughter. Mrs. M. E. Boring, living on German Church-rd, and a halfsister, Mrs. Pearl Wood, Wilkinson, I Ind. ROOSEVELT REMAINS NEAR COAST OF CUBA Enjoys Relaxation Despite Lack of Fishing Luck. By United Press MIAMI, Fla., March 27.—With the first red of sunburn turning into a healthy brpwn, President Roosevelt remained today at fishing grounds off the northern coast of Cuba, near West Caicos Island. Although the same lack of noteworthy luck that held with Mr. Roosevelt on his Bahamas trip last year has continued thus far. the President was enjoynig complete relaxation. He is aboard the yacht Potomac, a converted Coast Guard cutter.

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Five hours spent in the Bronx (N. Y.> home of Bruno Hauptmann failed to settle Gov. Harold Hoffman's doubts about the authenticity of the ladder by which the prosecution linked the German carpenter to the Lindbergh kidnaping. The New Jersey Governor is pictured leaving the Hauptmann house, preceded by an aid who assisted in his checkup of the incriminating nailholes in the attic of the house.

Vera Sobs After Telling Jury of Slaying Doctor Gives Way on Stand as She Recalls Early Happiness With German Importer. By United Pres* NEW YORK. March 27.—810nd Vera Stretz today told the story of her life with Dr. Gritz Gebhart, German importer, in an effort to persuade a jury she should not be electrocuted for his death.

She admitted from the witness stand firing four shots into his body last Nov. 12. Then she gave way to violent sobbing when she told of her early happiness with him. Led by Samuel Leibowitz, conducting his one hundred twentieth murder defense, the pale, statuesque art student told of meeting Gebhart and her realization that she loved him. Leibowitz was forced to interrupt his questioning when she broke down in tears as she explained Gebhart was "brilliant.” “an ardent lover,” “gallant,” and had "marvelous capabilities.” Turns lo Jury Recovering her composure, she wiped tears from her pale face with a white lace handkerchief and turned appealingly to the jury. "It's so hard to go on,” she explained. Leibowitz inquired why she had purchased the .32-caliber pistol with which she shot Gebhart. ‘ There was a lot of burglaries in our neighborhood,” she said. “I was afraid. That’s why I bought the gun.” As she testified her father, Frank Stretz, elderly band leader, cupped his face in his hands and cried. Leibowitz did not ask her at once to explain the motive for the shooting. The prosecution attempted to bring out no motive but did introduce evidence that she said directly after Gebhart’s body was found in its blood-stained nightgown that he did not attempt to assault her. This was considered the mast damaging evidence presented sine* Leibowitz said before the trial she would rely on self-defense.

BUSINESS PREPARES TO BATTLE HEW TAX Opposition Centers on Profit Tax Proposal. By United Prrxs WASHINGTON, March 27.—Organized business and the New Deal were at odds again today over Presii dent Roosevelt's $799,000,000 budgetbalancing tax program. Prompted by a Republican call .for pressure on Congress for revision, representatives of organized business assembled data for open hearings starting Monday before the House Ways and Means Committee. Opposition was centered upon the j corporate tax revision intended to i cap corporation surpluses for a major portion of new revenue to finance the farm program and bonus payments. Farm organizations also may oppose the tax bill. House Democratic leaders predicted that despite the expected opposition a bill would be drafted along lines recommended by the tax subcommittee and that it would go through the House without changp. As tentatively drawn the bill calls for a tax on undisturbed corporate earnings and a windfall” tax on i uncollected processing taxes.

KEEP AN OVERCOAT HANDY; FREEZE DUE Temperature to Drop Below 32 Degrees, City Warned. The temperature is to go below freezing for a short time tonight, the Weather Bureau predicted today. This overcoat weather is not going to last, it added, and it should be warmer tomorrow. Some dust, brought here from the West, has been discovered, in the atmosphere. Louisville this morning also reported the air had an unusual amount of grit. A windstorm which at 2 this morning reached a velocity of 32 miles an hour blew over an empty house at 824 W. llth-st. The wreckage piled against a house at 822 W. llth-st. KANSAS WHEAT CROP IS DAMAGED BY DUST Great Need for Adequate Moisture, Expert Declares. By United Prr ** MANHATTAN, Kas.. March 27. Recent dust storms have caused great damagp to the winter wheat crop in Kansas, but there still is time for thp state to raise a good crop. Dean L. E. Call, director of the Agricultural Experiment Station, said today. The great need is adequate moisture, he said. A good rain must come within the next three weeks, he added, or the crop will suffer a serious setback In 42 western Kansas counties a fund of $230,000 is being used to list acreage subject to blowing. Skies were clear in the Midwest today in contrast to yesterday's widespread dust storms. QUEEN MARY EXPECTED TO SET SPEED RECORD Great Liner to Make Maiden Voyage to New York May 27. By United Prrini SOUTHAMPTON, England, March 27.—Experts agreed today that the Queen Mary, Great Britain's giant new trans-Atlantic liner, would break the Atlantic speed record easily on her maiden voyage to New York May 27. The great ship anchored in Cowes Road after an unhurried cruise down the coast from Scotland, on her way to drydock here, where her hull will be cleaned for her speed trials early in May. Experts aboard said there was an entire absence of vibration. French General Dies By United Prein AIX EN PROVENCE. Prance. March 27.—Gen. Philippe D'Anselme died today. He was 72. During the World War he held command in the battles of the Champagne, Verdun and the Somme.

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Hauptmann Not Given Fair Trial, Whole Case Reeks, He Says. HINTS OTHERS INVOLVED Executive Flays Wilentz and Hauck After Prosecutor Refuses Delay. By United Press TRENTON, N. J., March 27.—Gov. Harold G. Hoffman said today that if he had the right to grant Bruno Richard Hauptmann a reprieve he would do so “because 1 am more firmly convinced than ever that Hauptmann was not given a trial in line with what we consider to be American standards of justice.” In a. statement issued from his office, the Governor did not say definitely, however, that he would re. prieve the slayer of the Lindbergh baby who is scheduled to die Tuesday night. Reply to Prosecutor His statement was a reply to angry accusations made last night, by Prosecutor Anthony M. Hauck of Hunterdon County. Referring sarcastically to the legal attainment of Hauck, the Governor said: "On Jan. 17, when I granted & reprieve to Bruno Richard Hauptmann, exercising a right that had i previously been exercised by many Governors, including those of the prosecutor's own political party, I stated that there would be no further reprieve unless the attorney general might agree with me that such a reprieve would be necessary. Reeks With Unfairness "I stated at that time that I did I not consider that I had the legal ! right to grant, a reprieve that would 1 extend beyond a period of 90 days after Dec. 13. when the warrant of execution was signed by Justice Thomas Trenchard. “If the brilliant Mr. Hauck and : his legal advisers will advise me I that I have that right,. I shall be glad to exercise it, because I am more firmly convinced than ever that Hauptmann was not given a trial in line with what we consider to be American standards of justice and that the whole case reeks with unfairness, passion and prejudice—so much so that it even brought down the censure of a special committee of the American Bar Association. "I believe that other persons were connected with the crime, and that the state police are making no honest effort to find them.” Hoffman said he would welcome the legislative investigation threatened last night by Hauck. Urges Probe of Cost "Asa matter of fact,” Hoffman said. "I think it would be a very healthy thing to have the Legislature authorize an investigation of the activities of the Governor, the Attorney General, the superintendent of state police, the prosecutor of (Turn to Page Three) STOCKS STEADY AFTER LOSSES; TRADING LIGHT Price Drop Led by Allied (Riemieal, Down 4vi Points. I By United Pec*’ : NEW YORK. March 2V-Prices steadied on the stock exchange this afternoon, holding at fractions to more than a point' in light trading. The list finned earlv in jthe session out slumped before ndon. High-priced issues lost 4s much as 4 t h points in Allied dhemicaL Recent leaders such as Chrysler. Douglas, Standard of News Jersey. American Telephone, and American Smelting were down l to pearly 2 points. SIOO,OOO NRA SURVEY ORDERED BY ROOSEVELT M Committee Created to Supply Data on Blue Eagle Accomplinim-ent. Bf/ United Press WASHINGTON. March 27—A committee of industrial analysis was created by executive order of President Roosevelt today to complete a summary of results and accomplishments of the National Recovery Administration. which goes out of existence April 1. The order transferred SIOO,OOO in WPA funds to enable the committee to “make generally available information with respect to industry, particularly hours, wages, child labor and other labor conditions.” TREATY TIME EXTENDED France Given Until May 15 to Negotiate Trade Pact. By United Press WASHINGTON. March 27.—President Roosevelt has extended to May 15 the time limit for France to negotiate a reciprocal trade agreement with the United States or be deprived of the benefits accruing to her from other trade agreements between thi3 country and other governments, the Treasury Department revealed today.