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Elevation to Cabinet Believed Move |

For, 1940.

Engineer, Takes Over Spending Tasks 5 Williams Moved. |

' WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 (U.P) — President Roosevelt today nomiZsteq PA Administrator Harry L. Hopkins be Secretary of Commerce in a move interpreted in some quarters as a boost for the

relief spender toward the 1940 New Deal-Democratic Presidential nomination. - At the same time, Mr, Roosevelt designated Col. ¥. C. Harrington, West Point graduate, to be acting WPA administrator, and named Aubrey Williams, who hag’ served as deputy administrator, to be adminjstrator of the National Youth Administration. Mr. Rooseyelt’s orders’ promoting Mr. Hopking and shifting Mr, Williams swept/from the controls of big relief spending the two men who were criticized most severely for perleged political activity in tion during the 1938 general el Col. Harrington, a regular Army officer who has bden serving as chief ineer, *was “designated” rather than nominated as the new relief chief. It was suggested that he woulq continue to draw Army pay and would not require Senate confirmation because he was designated rely as acting administrator. Departure Significant

‘The anhouncement ‘was made at

-{Reper will retire from the Department., He reattend to private business. Tiis deparfure, however, is of greater significance, called left wing of the long has considered Mr.

Inoner among its potential if not ex-|

t~eme=ly effective obstacles and there 1-25 been pressure upon Mr. Roosevealt to get rid of him. Mr. Hopkins’ : elzvation to the Cabinet merely ratifies his position in the front rank of New Deal councils. He long has attended | Cabinet . meetings | and rates as one of Mr. Roosevelt's closest political advisers. i It was Mr. Hopkins who tossed out the first ball in the New Deals spectacularly ineffective effort to ' “purge” conservative Democrats in ‘the 1938 primaries. Mr. Hopkins indorsed Rep. Wearin (D. Iowa), a stanch New Dealer, who sought to defeat Senator Gillette (D. Jowa), an occasional bolt“er, in Iowa’s primary. Rep. Wearin’s decisive defeat was but the first of a series which set the Administration beck on its heels.

(Test Due Soon

The tes} of Mr. Roosevelt's latest strategy (will come shortly after Congress | convenes Jan. 3. Mr. Hopkins will have to be confirmed in his new position. The evidence that his jelevation to the Cabinet was carried out with the knowledge and consent of Vice President Garner and other Democratic conservatives is judged here to mean that the President’s choice will be approved,

The next Cabinet vacancy to be filled = be in the Justice De-

partment, from which Attorney General ings will retire next month. Mr. Cummings, like Mr. Roper, {5 an old-line Democratic ~ politician but he has been in the front rank of New Deal battlers in ‘ some. of Mr. Roosevelt's hottest fights. It was Mr. Cummings who 7 shared with Mr. Roosevelt respon-t-gibility for the Supreme Court re"organizafion proposal Which Congress repudiated last year. + But Mr. Cummings did have im- * portant ‘political connections with _ the Congressional conservative bloc. Washington expects his office to be filled either by Solicitor General Robert H. Jackson or by Governor Murphy, Michigan, who was the victim of the anti-C. I. O. rebellion (Continued on Page Three)

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Shopping Day | Till Christmas

4 OOKING Back to Christmas

14 One Year Ago—United States

‘seething over bombing of gunboat Panay by Japs. . . . Landon an-" nouncing he would not choose to ‘run in 1940. . . . “Bei Mir Bist Du Schon” headed for sensational suceess, . . . Radio fans blushing over Mae West's “Adam and Eve” broadcast. . . . Countess “Babs” ugwitz-Reventlow sailing for England after signing away citi-

RCE CHIEF; | INTS BATTLE)

IS NAMED

Senate Fight Over | Confirmation Is Indicated.

WORK CRITICIZED

66 Per Cent of Voters ‘Asked Oppose Choice.

By DR. GEORGE GALLUP American Institute of Public Opinion NEW YORK, Dec. 23. Harry L. Hopkins, the new Secretary of Commerce, faces the problem of overcoming popular prejudice against. him which has accumulated

during his years of handling one of the toughest jobs of the New Deal—

unemployment relief.

' When Mr. Hop- | kins’ name was mentioned

first for the Commerce post, the American Institute of Public Opinion started a national survey to find what voters thought of his work as relief administrator and whether they favored him for Secretary of Commerce. These studies show that among

AMERICAN INSTITUTE PUBLIC/OPINION

voters with opinions, sentiment is about evenly divided on whether Mr. Hopkins has done a good job as WPA administrator or a poor job. The results also indicate op-

position, particularly among businessmen and conservatives, retary of Commerce, Two Questions Asked

The survey asked two questions. The first was: “Do you think Harry

Hopkins has done a-good“Job or atsnow was reported

poor job as director of the WPA?” The vote of those who had opinions was as follows: Good Job ........c0... Poor Job .c....o.0.

four had no opinion.

The se¢ond question read: “Hop- d

kins has been mentioned *for the post of Secretary of Commerce.

Would you approve of his appointment?”

Voters who expressed an opinion divided as follows:

Yes “uo iuieoiinicinneiiae. 349% . 66

Approximately | four voters

come levels and among women. Ninth in Presidential List

Many of Mr. Hopkins’ personal supporters have felt that a Cabinet appointment for him would improve his chance for the Presidency in 1940. The Institute’s last test of the popularity of prospective Demo-~ cratic candidates found that, despite the slings and arrows hurled against WPA, Mr. Hepkins is ninth among the first 10 Democratic favorites. If he successfully overcomes popular prejudice associated with his. work at the WPA, his stock may conceivably rise higher. : Democratic and Republican voters disagree sharply on whether Mr, Hopkins has done a good job as relief administrator and whether he should be appointed to the Cabinet: Six out of 10 Democrats praise his work with the WPA and a little less than half favor his appointment. The Republican attitude is in sharp

contrast. Good Job Poor Job Democrats ..... 60% 40% Republicans .... 22 78

Approve Cabinet Appointment?

Yes No Democrats ..... 45% 55% Republicans .... 14 86

The Secretary of Commerce must deal largely with businessmen. The extent of prejudice which Mr. Hopkins would have to overcome is indicated by the vote of businessmen with opinions in the survey, which is 22 per cent in favor of his appointment, 78 per.cent opposed. But more than a third (36 per cent) of the businessmen have formed no opinion yet. If Mr. Hopkins succeeds in favorably impressing those voters who have not yet formed opinions today, his popular following would be greatly enhanced.

10,000 EXPECTED AT 1, U.-BUTLER GAME

Unbeaten Rivals Tangle at Fairview Tonight.

(Another Story, Page 16)

« Two of Indiana’s outstanding college basketball teams square off tonight at Butler Fieldhouse in a battle expected to aitract 10,000 fans. Butler's unbeaten Bulldogs tangle with Indiana University’s “point-a-minute” bossers 2 8:15 p. m. Two

Succeeds Roper

L. A. WEILAND NAMED JUDGE

Beverage Commission Attorney to Assume Municipal Court, Room 1.

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CHOOSE SAFETY BOARD

A Leroy Keach, Donald Morris ‘And Frank Ross Are

Harry Hopkins Designated.

(Other Photos, Page Two)

Mayor-elect Sullivan and Governor Townsend today announced appointments to the bench and to th Safety Board. g The Governor appointed Louis A. Weiland, for two years attorney for the Alcoholic Beverage Commission,

as judge. of Municipal Court, Room 1. It was reported that he would reappoint Judge Charles J. Kara-

CITY ENGULFED IN YULE SPIRIT

Late Shoppers Jam Stores; ‘No Snow,’ Is Indication; Parties Held.

BY TOWNSEND

to Mr. Hopkins’ appointment as Sec-

Approximately one voter in every

in every 10, however, said they had formed no opinion. The highest no opinion vote was in the lower in-

The holiday spirit held Indianapolis in its grip today as the City began its last-minute round of preChristmas activity. : Stores were packed with late shoppers; postal clerks labored under a

deluge of Christmas cards and parcels, and small boys, expecting sleds from Santa, hoped for a white Christmas but got little encouragement from the Weather Bureau,

HOURLY TEMPERATURES 6am... 353 10a m... 7a. m... 35 11 a m... ga m... 35 12 (Noon). 9a m... 35 1pm...

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Churches, luncheon clubs and other organizations. were engaged ‘in a round of Christmas parties and Christmas charities, Forecasting fair and somewhat colder weather tomorrow, J. Armington, chief meteorologist, said chances for snow by Christmas day

. {were extremely remote.

Children wishing to iry out their Christmas sleds probably will find the nearest snow in Michigan, where

A freezing rain which began early last night made driving hazardous during the night. Mr. Armington said .23 inch of rain and sleet was recorded. The sleet resulted in the grounding of four westbound TWA airlines during the night, but airline officials said they expected service to be restored during the

ay. The State Highway Department reported three to four inches of snow covered the Ft. Wayne and La Porte area, while roads north of Lafayette, Kokomo and Marion were covered with a thin, icy film. Curves and hills in the area have been sanded, and roads are expected to be clear by nightfall, the Highway Department said. The biggest party today in the city’s Christmas charity work was to take place in the rotunda of the State House where an estimated

bell to succeed himself on the Municipal bench.

recommended the appointment of Edwin H. Smith, Indianapolis attorney, as the Democratic member of the State Elections Board, to succeed the late W. W. Spencer. The appointees to the Safety Board are Leroy J. Keach, Demo-| crat, commission merchant; Frank B. Ross, Democrat, attorney, and Donald S. Morris, Republican, a former member, :

Losche May Be Renamed

Hola ys rein ET

Mr. Sullivan said: “I have selected three men I have known many years and who have nothing but the highest interest in the welfare of the City, three men in whom I have complete confidence.” Mr. Sullivan, who will be inaugurated Mayor at 1:30 p. m. Dec. 31, still has several major appoint-

H.|ments to: announce, including one

member of the Works Board, one member of the Park Board, a City engineer and a purchasing agent. The retiring Works Board member,

appointed. Mi lican, served during the previous Sullivan Administration as a City Councilman and Sanitary Commission member. When the Works and Sanitation Boards were combined, he became a member of the combined board. : The term of Eugene Dorn, Democrat, as a member of the Park Board also will expire tomorrow.

Associated With Sullivan

Henry B. Steeg has indicated he will’ not be. a candidate for reappointment as City Engineer. It was considered probable that Mr. Sullivan would reappoint Albert H. ‘Losche as Purchasing Agent. Mr Losche became purchasing agent in Mr. Sullivan’s first ‘Administration. Mr, Morris served as the Republican minority member of the Safety Board during the first Sul-

Atty. Gen, Omer Stockes Jackson |

In announcing the appointments,

Maurice C. Tennant, who. also

Mr. Tennant, a Repubs|Act.

SANTA’ SADDENED

But Postmaster at Hoosier

happy. —Postmaster Oscar Phillips, direct-

would quiet down.

‘| Troy, an Ohio River town, where

was found many hours later.

(Continued on Page Three) livan Administration. He is vice president and trust officer of the Fletcher Savings & Trust Co. and lives at 524 Buckingham Drive. Mr. Keach is engaged in the commission business at 112 8S. Delaware St. He has been active in Democratic politics, serving as County chairman from 1926 to 1928. Earlier he served as Election Commissioner. He is expected to spend most of his time at the office. Mr. Ross has been associated in the practice of law with Mr. Sullivan 24 years. A native of Monticello, he was graduated from the Indiana University law school in 1898, served as private secretary to former Mayor Thomas Taggart from 1899 to 1901, began the prac(Continued on Page Three)

—And With Christmas

Coming On

BY MOTHER'S DEATH

Hamlet Sticks to Job.

SANTA CLAUS, Ind. Dec. 23 (U. P.).—The man thousands of children call “Santa” was sad today but he kept at his work to make others mother was dead.

ing work in the stuffy one-room postoffice, where assistants were scrambling over Christmas packages and shoving cards wishing “happiness” through canceling machines, awaited a moment when things

Then he will drive 13 miles to

the body of his 75-year-old mother, Mrs. Josie Phillips, lies in a funera home. ol The frail little woman died last night of double pneumonia, contracted from exposure to freezing temperatures when she fell from the front porch of her home Tuesday night and was unable to arise. She

Police today awarded the holiday honesty prize to Ben Grote, 44, of 2327 Hoyt Ave. Mr. Grote picked up a purse containing $67 in cash and a cashier’s check for $500 and: turned it over to police. Police said the money belongs to a Chicago man.

Burial will be at 1:30 p. m. tomorrow at Troy Cemetery.

‘Goes to Bench

Louis A. Weiland

At Nazis as

F.D.R.IS GIVEN

"To Help ‘Ailing’ Transport Units.

rail system. :

none of the various’ modes of portation.”

were: 1. Adoption

“2. Centralization within the In terstate Commerce Commission o

transportation. of transportation.

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New Board Sought 5. Amendment of

ICC recomendations.

general rate readjustments.

‘now vested in the ICC such as is suance of certificates of convenience

and necessity.

for commercial use of certain in (Continued on Page Five)

99 RESCUED FROM

U. S. Ship Wins “Thrilling "Bdttle With Sea.

southeast of New York.

tanker’s side, was completed by mid

station. ; A Mackay

the stormy sea as “very thrilling.” Taking water rapidly, the Smar

pounding of huge waves.

in a few hours.

REPORT ON RAILS

14 Recommendations Made

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 (U. P). —President Roosevelt’s special railroad committee today submitted to him’ recommendations designed- to rehabilitate the ailing $26,000,000,000

The committee, comprising both rail management~.and rail union heads, declared the first step in rebuilding the carriers is “adoption of a definite national transportation policy based upon such principles of equalization as will provide a fair field for all and special fevers for rans-

Specific proposals recommended

of a national policy for fair and impartial regulation of all competing forms of trans-

general rate making and supervisory powers over all forms of

8. Revision of present ICC rate making rules. to apply to all forms

long freight hauls ‘than the sum of short freight hauls in the same direction.)

reparation clauses of ICC Act in accord with

6. Provide the .ICC with power over intrastate rates as well as interstate rates in connection with

7. Establishment of a new transportation board to conduct a general investigation of the nation’s encture, to submit piendations, and to

3. Establishment of a toll system

SINKING OIL TANKER

NEW YORK, Dec. 23 (U. P.)— The American freighter Schodack radioed today that it had completed a rescue of 20 men and two women aboard the Norwegian: oil tanker Smaragd, sinking 550 miles east

The rescue, started at dawn after a night-long vigil at the stricken

morning, - according to a message from the Schodack received by the Radio Marine at its Chatham, Mass.

Radio report of the rescue said the women were the wife and daughter of the Smaragd’s captain. It described the battle with

agd had been unable to make headway because of engine trouble which apparently developed after the vessel sprang a leak under the

The rescued captain radioed that he expected the tanker to sink with-

WASHINGTON—-Roosevelt ready

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BERLIN, Dec. 23 (U. P)—The German press singled out the presentation of a Jewish medal to President Roosevelt today as the first Nazi reaction to a stinging diplomatic rebuke given to Germany by the United States. The press campaign, usually unanimous and reflecting the Government’s views, was reopened by the official DNB news agency, and the newspaper Nachtausgabe. Fuehrer Hitler will decide personally what official action will be taken. Other papers joined in one by one and openly attacked Mr. Roosevelt as being, under Jewish influence. One of the more direct attacks was in the Lokal Anzeiger, which said: “«1t also shows how Mr. Roosevelt has succumbed to their influence. Nothing more need be said.” ; "The tone of the press seemed to indicate that ‘a rupture of relations with the United States might not be beyond the bounds of possibility although diplomatic circles dis-

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Se rman papers, including {Hers Hitler's Vo ischer Beobgohier yesterday spoke of | as desiring a formal break. It was believed certain that the “psychological suspension” of relations between the United States and Germany would be prolonged indefinitely. Rebuke Not Mentioned The press did not print the news of Germany's protest against an attack on dictatorships by Interior Secretary Ickes; of the sharp rejection of it by Acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles, nor of the attack on totalitarian powers made by Senator Key Pittman (D. Nev), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. The award to President Roosevelt of the medal of the American Hebrew Magazine was cited. as an example of the influence in the United States of “Jewish gangsterdom.” Nachtausgabe said: / “The ‘honor’ which Jewry led by its most prominent war mongers bestowed on the President needs no commentary. The question only remains whether Mr. Roosevelt really considers himself honored; and how the American public, which in no way can be identified with United States Jewish machinations, will receive this latest demonstration of Jewry, because in the last analysis | Americans suffer appreciably under those conditions created by Jewish gangsterdom, which ever and again deliveres the reputation of the United States the heaviest blows.” Although Government quarters declined to comment on Welles’ declaration, it was learned that the vehemence of it caused the greatest surprise here. : : Mr. Welles’ reference to German press control caused resentment and official quarters declared that no member of the German Government has ever spent as sharply of the American Government or Amerfcan institution as did Secretary Ickes.

PARIS MESSENGERS "ROBBED OF $29,000

PARIS, Dec. 23 (U. P.) —Bandits held up Credit Lyonnais Bank messengers in the crowded Pantin District today, fired a fusillade which threw people in the street into panic, seized 1,100,000 francs ($29,000) and escaped. One of the bank messengers was wounded by the bandit fire.

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_ (Donmor’s Hi oe rae stn HREE Boy Scouts marched Iy\ into Clothe-A--Child head-

quarters and asked for a boy to clothe. There's no telling that may lead to. ; wat _ These boys asked that one of the headquarters’ shoppers accompany. them. They already had a pair of new wool socks, so they picked pany 2 to fit the socks, & > As they went along they would turn to the sho at each contemplated buy and say: : pp | : - “Lady, do you think this is the right thing to buy?” . When they got through they still had a couple of dollars or so, so they bought a suit of underwear for another lad in the party and ‘then purchased a game for their boy. ~~ : Back at headquarters, one of the Scouts asked to use a phone. He called up a fellow troop member and was heard to say: “Yes, the meeting will be at 6 tonight. What's that? Listen, can’t you understand? We're going to clothe a child, You'll be there? (All right. Six sharp.” - A day later the same three Scouts appeared at headquarters. “Lady,” they said. “we want to clothe two more. We went up and down the streets near where w and le ]

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be, penniless. But the boys were clothed as the three

Scouts would have clothed themselves. - And as they left this time, one of them said:

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Berlin Press

Turns Attack on Roosevelt

Sr THE FOREIGN SITUATION

to force. respect for treaty.

BERLIN—Hitler to decide whether break must come next, LONDON—Chamberlain may be encouraged by firmer policy.

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BURGOS—Franco launches long-awaited drive in Catalonia. BUDAPEST—Law proposed to force 500,000 Jews to emigrate.

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LIMA—Signing of solidarity declaration begins.

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SHANGHAI—Former Chinese president may meet Japanese peace

PEIPING—Drive on guerrilla bases hinted.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 (U. P.):— A high Administration official indicated today that the United States would maintain its strong, positive attitude toward the German Government even though resultant events might lead to a severance of diplomatic relations. : The State Department’s rebuke to Germany through Acting Secretary of State Sumner Welles was not calculated to cause a diplomatic breach. But amicable relations were more strained than at any time since the World War because of Mr. Welles’ refusal to apologize for or to express disagreement with a speech delivered: by Interior Secretary Ickes. For the present, the result of the diplomatic clash depended upon the German Government. It was stated officially that the next move, if any, must come from there. If was emphasized that the future of GermsanAmerican relations may depend upon the action Germany takes.

Refuses to Retreat According to high Administration

AUTO LICENSE DEADLI IS EXTENDED TO MARCH 1; LAW CHANGE TO BE ASKED:

U. S. Stands Firm on Slap

New Driver Permits : Still Due Jan. 1, However.

GOVERNOR ‘ACT Traffic Safety, Group

Meets Wednesday, On Revision.

Governor Townsend today ex= tended the date for the purchase of auto license plates until March ‘1

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and said he hoped that the 1838

July 1 law sets Jan. i as the deadline. The executive order did not affect the sale of driver’s licenses, which must be purchased by Jan. 1, 0 At the same time, James J. Robs inson, director of the Indiana Uni~ versity Institute of Criminal Law, announced a meeting of the fication committee of the Indians Traffic Safety Council next Wednesday to complete drafting of a new motor license law. ; “The committee plans to follot as closely as possible the wishes the Governor and other administra= tive officers in the drafting of bill. If Governor Townsend's is an extension of time in the da of license sale, it is certain to get serious consideration by the com=. mittee,” Prof Robinson said. © . Police Co-operation Asked hy Frank Finney, License Bureau rector, said that a similar exten sion of time was given this In 1935, 1936 and 1937, the p Jan. 1 deadline was. observed, for several years previously exte sions of various lengths were ma by the Governor, he said.” .

officials, President. Roosevelt was determined not to back down, and is prepared, if necessary, to attempt to force Germany to live up to the terms of its “friendship” - treaty, which guaranteed the personal liberty and the rights of enterprise of all Americans residing in Germany. The present situation was created at what must have been a most dramatic conference Wednesday Dbetween Mr. Welles and Dr. Hens Thomsen, charge d'affaires of the German Embassy and ranking member of the German diplomatic staff here since the recall of Ambassador Hans H, Dieckhoff. Dr. Thomsen protested and demanded an apology for Ickes’ speech in Cleveland Sunday night in which he condemned persecution of Jews. Mr. Welles refused to accept the protest and, in addition, severely criticised the German Government« controlled press for “unjustified” attacks on Mr. Roosevelt and members of his Cabinet, and former President Woodrow Wilson.

Jewish Decrees Made Issue

Mr. Welles then refused to officially .express regret that Ickes’ remarks had been made. State Department officials recalled that no satisfactory answer yet has been given by Germany regarding the status of Americans and Ameri-can-owned property in Germany as a result of recent anti-Semitic decrees—the cause of long-continued (Continued on Page Five)

REBELS START DRIVE WITH FOUR ATTACKS

Franco Personally Commands on Catalonian Front.

BURGOS, Spain, Dec. 23 (U. P.). —The long-awaited Rebel offensive against the Loyalist armies in Catalonia opened today with four light-ning-like thrusts. ! Generalissimo Francisco Franco personally. was at the Rebel front directing the big offensive, thus disproving reports that he was seriously ill ¥ seching to smash the Republican defenses in the Loyalists’ Catalonian stronghold and speed the civil war d. the Rebel armies opened g operations at 8 a. m. © first momentum of the attack cal Rebel troops through four breaks in the 7TLoyalist lines, an official announcement reported. Another official report early in the afternoon said that the offensive was continuing “strongly.” Gen. Franco hopes to deal a terrific blow to the Loyalists before British Prime Minister Chamberlain visits Rome in mid-January. The drive had been delayed by floods, cold weather and deep snow.

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The Governor’s statement extension follows: ~~ = “I have made complete ai ments with the Bureau-of Mok Vehicles to extend the time for th purchase of the 1939 plates have asked law encorcement office! to co-operate in permitting m ists to operate with their 1938 until March, 1, 1939.

“Unjust at This Time”

“I believe it - unjust to ve motorists to pay their license at a time of the year when obligations are the heaviest. In past, many motorists have been u able to drive their cars for se weeks because they were fin unable to pay their license Jan. I. “This extension of time does apply to drivers’ licenses. must be obtained by Jan. 1.” “I make the extension again the hope that the coming s of the Legislature will enact 4 laws as may be necessary to the date of license sales to some time between March 1 and July 1 i future years.”

HALE IS ARRAIGNED, BAIL SET AT $50,0

BUFFALO, N. Y., Dec. 23 (U. —Lawrence Charles Hale, 34, of Ft: Wayne, Ind, was held in $50,000 bail today after pleading not guil in connection with the $11,000 10 bery of an: Angola, Ind., bank. Hale, arrested several days ¢ by Federal agents and local as he stepped from a train, mag the plea before U. S. Commissions Boyce H. Butterfield. . Josephine Mounts, 22, who was taken into custody with Hale, was held as a material witness. waived extradition.

SHIRLEY AGAIN LEADS | IN BOX OFFICE PO

NEW YORK, Dec. 23 (U. P. Shirley Temple, according to the re sults of a 1938 exhibitors’ poll leased today by the Motion Pic

‘Herald, was the biggest

making movie for the fourth con= # secutive season. The other box office leaders in thi order Clark Gable, Sonja Mickey Rooney, Spencer Robert Taylor, Myrna Loy, J Withers, Alice Faye an IT Power. : FIRE DESTROYS MUSEUM PARIS, Dec. 23 (U. P.).—The of priceless archives dating k Napoleon was feared today thorities inventoried the ca of the Hotel Des Invalides was swept by fire last night, : :

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