ST BLSHED 1890 CJ . Ait .41 a31 I1 1- 1 I. AMECMBED MEMBIAED PRESS I .... . XLII, No. 179. SIX PAGES ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN, SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 1932 WEATHER: Cloudy; Probably showers. PRICE FIVE CENTS REPORT FOURTEEN DEAD AFTER QUAK(E NEAR MXIC CITY violent Shocks Cause Property Damage; Casualty Lists Not Officially Confirmed. RECORD TREMORS HERE Two Seismographs Damaged at University Observatory; Reports Incomplete. MEXICO CITY, June 3. - () - Fourteen persons were reported as killed today in a series of earth- quakes that were felt through a large area of Mexico. Mexico City itself suffered con- siderable damage. Several smaller buildings were toppled over. In the downtown streets numerous cracks were caused.' Reports of the casualties, which were not officially confirmed, in- cluded eight dead and 14 injured in Colima, Mexico's smallest state,, and six dead in the state of Jalisco. Alarm was caused by the fact that no report came from Oaxaca, where ordinarily earthquakes cause much damage. Apparatus at Local Station Breaks at First Disturbance Shocks of the earthquake record- ed at the University observatory were strong enough to put both of the seismographs completely out of order for the time being. The dispatches from Washington stated that tremors were first re- corded at 5:42 on the Georgetown university seismograph,' and con- tiued until 8 o'clock. The quake was also recorded at London, Eng- land, and Buffalo, N.Y. Government seismograph station at Mexico City estimated that the center of the quake was four hun- dred miles from there. It is be- lieved to have caused at least eight deaths at Colima, Mexico. The tremors recorded at the Uni- versity observatory were so severe that after eleven minutes needles were thrown compleely off, of the re'ording sheet, making it impossi- ble for the duration of the shock to be determined. Officials estimated that the center of the disturbance was approximately 2,300 miles dis- tant and probably in the zone in Central America where other shocks have been most severe. This has been the fourth con- secutive week that tremors have been recorded at the observatory. Yesterday morning 's series of shocks however, was much more severe than the others, it was said. THEATRICAL GROUP TO PRISETREVUE 'BONUS EXPEDITIONARY FORCE' IN WASHINGTON World war veterans from the four corners of the nation who tramped to Washington to urge con- gress to meet their demands for cash payment of the soldiers bonus are shown here gathered around an army kitchen in the capital while a bugler announces that food is ready. HE[O SSTTS FINALLP, House to Take Up Compronise! Bill Today; Quick Action Is Predicted. WASHINGTON, June 3.-(P,- Bulging with new taxes sufficient to meet the Government's 1933 budget demancs, the billion dollar revenue bill today sped along the final lap of its course on Capitol Hill. The compromise measure provid- ing $1,119,000,000 was laid before the House and will be taken up to- morrow morning. The Senate will consider it as soon as the House has acted and predictions were confidently made tonight that the legislation would be in the hands of President Hoover early next wek. Congressional leaders said the revenue bill would wipe out the Treasury's deficit with the aid of $250,000,000 in econnomies and eyes turned intently then on the pend- ing Senate contest over the $238,- 000,000 National economy bill. Debate Salary Cuts. Another day was spent by the Senate in debate on the major dis- pute-whether to make a one-year 10 per cent cut in Government sal- aries. This provision, calling for a saving of $121,000,000, is the heart of the economy measure. Various substitutes were offered and argued over. Rep. Crisp, of Georgia, acting chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, laid the revenue measure agreed upon last night by the Senate and House conferees before the House with a brief ex- olanation and announced he would ask action tomorrow. House ap- proval tomorrow was predicted. Forced to reach out for every available source of revenue, the Congressional conferees put into the legislation most of the increas- ed rates voted by the Senate in- cluding the high income tax sched- ule. New Tariff Retained. The bill also retained the four tariff items which caused so much dispute before in the Senate-levies on oil, coal, copper and lumber. A compromise was reached on the corporation tax with a figure of 13 3-4 per cent for single corpora tion returns and 14 1-2 per cent for consolidated returns. Thevboost in second class postal rates voted by the Senate was kept in the bill together with the three cents rate on first class mail. All of these rates and the special excise taxes are to be effective only until July 1, 1934. The language of the Senate schedule on the communications taxes was returned with exemp- tions for radios and newspapers. This calls for telephone taxes on 10 cents on messages of 50 cents to one dollar; 15 cents one one dollar to two dollars; and 20 cents on calls of more than two dollars; five per cent on telegraph messages; and 10 cents on cable and radio mes- sages. Massie Receives Order to Report for Duty WASHINGTON, June 3.-(/P)- T.iet ThomasH . Massie involved Counterfeit Plates Fewer This Year LANSING, June 3.-Counterfeit- ing of automobile license plates in Michigan is now about one-third as! prevalent as in 1931, it is estimated by department of state investigat- ors. Only about 20 reports that 1932 plates had been counterfeited have ben received since the first of the year, according to Orville E. At- wood, chief, of the motor vehicle division of the department. For the same period in 1931 he received over 60 reports. One reason for the decrease, it is said, is that the 1932 plates carry the word "MICHIGAN" above the numerals for the first time in four years, and only those who have saved plates of ancient vintage can make counterfeits that will pass even a cursory scrutiny. To escape detection, counterfeit plates must be covered with mud, and law enforcement officers are giving special attention to all of the license plates that are unduly dirty. TO BEGINMNDY Talks by Economics Experts to Feature Four-Day Session of Michigan Institute. "Stabilization of Employment" will be the subject for discussion at the University of Michigan Insti- tute of Labor, which will open here Monday evening, June 20, and con- tinue through June 21, 22, and 23, it was announced yesterday by Dr. .W. D. Henderson, director of the University extension division. Representatives from about 50 labor organizations have been in- vited to attend the meetings of the institute, which will be held at the Union, Dr. Henderson said. The in- stitute is being sponsored by the ex- tension division and the economics department, working in co-opera- ton with the Michigan Federation of Labor. "The purpose of these, meetings," the program explains, "is to enable a selected group of persons in the Field of labor, as well as some en- gaged in the field of education, to get together and exchange infor- mation and ideas on this vital is- sue." The first session will be a ban- quet on Monday, June 20, at the Union, at which President Alexan- der G. Ruthven will deliver the opening talk. The program includes talks by several professors from the Ec- onomics department, an address-by Mr. Wesley Maurer, of the journal- ism department, talks by visiting labor leaders, and an address by Prof. William Haber, of the econom- ics department of Michigan State college. Festival Play Breaks Attendance Records "There's Always Juliet" broke the attendance and financial record for the Lydia Mendelssohn theatre for the week that it was running there according to Robert Henderson, director of the 1932 Dramatic Fes- I i FiIEOIE IN FLOOD1 A9T OKLAHOMA CITY, Red Cross Sends Relief to 3,000 Homeless Citizens; National Guard Called Out. OKLAHOMA CITY, June 3.--(A) -At least five lives were claimed and about 700 homes washed away by a swirling flood that struck the sleeping city with little warning early today as the result of a deluge of six to 10 inches, of rain. About a score of persons were reported missing, Out it was be- lieved most of them would turn up safe. T h r e e thousand dwellers in South Oklahoma City lost humble homes, many of t4em in ;com- mnunity tent city. A quiekl rm-- ed relief organization went to work, sheltering refugees at central con- centration points and providing food and medical attention, while the Red Cross appeal for $50,000 from more fortunate citizens. The bodies of Mrs. Norah Harris, 50 years old; an unidentified wo- man, and a sister and brother, Christine Morgan, 15, and Buster Morgan, 5, were found as the waters of the Canadian River and treacherous Lightning Creek re- ceded from Capitol Hill, southern suburb. Authorities said a horseman was the fifth casualty. He was drowned while trying to ford high waters near the Taylor School for Boys, where 65 marooned, hungry young- sters were rescued this afternoon. Heroism was at its best in the rescue of whole families from housetops and t r e e s. National Guardsmen went into action early with civil officers. Fourteen per- sons, suffering from exposure, were taken to hospitals. The water poured into the down- town section, flooding many base- ments, including that of the Huck- ins Hotel, where furniture in the fashionable Dungeon Dining Room floated about., ILL HEATH FORCES M'GRAW TO RESIGN AS PILOTOF GIANTS Terry Named to Succeed Veteran After Thirty Years of Service. WILL NOT QUIT TEAM Has Led Team to Ten Pcnants and.Three World Titles; Praises Fans' Support. NEW YORK, June 3.-(P)-John McGraw t o d a y announced his resignation as manager of the New York Giants after 30 years of lead- ership, because of ill health. He will be succeeded by Bill Terry, the club's first baseman. McGraw will remain as vice president and stock- holder. The 59-year-old pilot of the Giants has been in ill health for some time, frequently being unable to actively manage the team. This, plus the slump which has kept the Giants around last place, influenced McGraw to relinquish control. Under McGraw's management the Giants won 10 National League pennants, four of them in a row, 1921-1924, .nd three World series. McGraw issued the following statement: Terry Gets Good Team. . "For over two years, dlue to ill health, I have been contemplating the necessity of turning over the management of the Giants to some one else. My doctor advises me, be- cause of my sinus condition, that it would be inadvisablehto attempt any road trip with the club this season. So I suggested to Mr. Stone- ham that another manager be ap- pointed inasmuch as it is impossible for me to manage the club unless I accompany it, to which Mr. Stoneham agreed. "It was my desire that a man be appointed who was thoroughly familiar with my methods and who had learned his baseball under me. We therefore agreed on Bill Terry, who, I think, has every qualification to make a successful manager. "While my illness may be but temporary, I want it fully under- stood that Terry will have full and complete charge and control of the team and will have to assume en- tire responsibility therefor. "I do not intend to retire from baseball, but will continue with the Giants, not only retaining my same stock holdings, but also as vice president and as general adviser and counsellor in business as well as baseball matters. "I am turning over a good team to Terry, who, I believe, will capably handle it. If, at any time, he wants my help he has only to call for it. I shall be on hand at all times when needed, my health permitting. "During my 30 years with the Giants the fans have been extreme- ly loyal to me, for which they have my heartfelt thanks and I hope they will give to Terry the same loyalty and support." Selection Is Surprise. The selection of Terry to manage the Giants created as much surprise as McGraw's retirement from the bench. The slugging first sacker has been an annual holdout and last spring engaged in a sharp verbal exchange with Charles A. Stoneham, president of the Giants. Frances Dade. FILM PLAYER HERE TO STAR IN COMEDY, Miss Dade to Have Prominent Role in The Vinegar Tree' on Dramatic Program. Wampas Baby stars are much like everyone else except better looking, if lovely Frances Dade, who arrived here recently to take part in the 1932 Dramatic festival, is a good example. The Wampas Baby Stars are 13 of the most promising young mov- ing picture actresses picked an- nually by the Wampas association of Hollywood publicity men. Miss Dade was chosen for 'this year. In "The Vinegar Tree" by Paul Osborne, opening soon on the Dra- matic season program, Miss Dade is to play the part of a young girl just back from her first year at college who is still a virgin and very much ashamed of it. "It's lots of fun," she said, "and a very sym- pathetic part. She's so naive and self-conscious when there are older people around And at the same time so self-confident. Four years ago Miss Dade played in Ann Arbor with the Rockford players when they were brought Miss Dade's first appearance here this season will be Mon- day, June 13, in "The Vinegar Tree." SCREEN Players' Show at ACTRESS VION HINDENBURS DISSOLVES DIET, RULES GRM N Sidesteps Veto of New MeaT.re; Election Mandatory. r HITLER APPROVES Government Delegates Confer in Paris to Select Cabinet. League to Give Musical Tonight and Monday Whitney Theatre. "Lucky Breaks," a musical revue, is to be given Monday night as well as this afternoon and tonight at the Whitney theatre by the Ann Arbor Players' League, a local group of amateur theatrical enthusiasts, it was announced yesterday by the general committee.Due to a large ticket sale, the extra performance Monday night was decided upon. The revue consists of various song and dance numbers, and short skits. Victor Lane will act as mas- ter of ceremonies. He will be sup- ported by a large Ann Arbor cast, including Mr. and Mrs. Loree, Mrs. Homer Heath, and a dancing chor- us of Ann Arbor's sub-deb set. Tommy Roberts and Barbara Heath will be featured together in a nov- elty dance number. The cast is under the manage- ment of Roy Hoyer, while E. Mor- timer Shuter, former directorof the Mimes theatre, and Joe Donahue of the University of Wisconsin, will direct the production and music. 100 Children in Camp, Aim of TagSale Today A tag day will be held in Ann Arbor today in the attempt to raise sufficient money to send a hundred underprivileged children to camps this summer. Mrs. Maude Cush- man Thompson is in charge of the 50 workers who will sell tags.. If the sale is successful 40 girls and 6A hn vsril1 h sleted hv the 'Father' Iden Ends Active Career at Last Meeting of Upper Room here by Robert Henderson. That was the first time that she was starred and she was appropriately thrilled. She tells an interesting story of how she happened to get into the movies. "I had been in a play in Birmingham, Alabama," she said, "that broke up just before Christ- mas. I got home two days before Christmas, and before I had been home two hours the New York cast- ing agent for United Artists called me up and said that he wanted to take a screen test of me. He had been taking tests in New York for some time and was just getting ready to return to Hollywood. He took the test and told me that I wouldn't hear anything more about it for ten days." "I went to Philadelphia for the vacation not expecting to hear any more about it and right in the middle of a big party one night mother called up from New York and said that I was to call Holly- wood long distance collect. I did with the whole party around and they said that they wanted me to come out. Of course I did, and they gave nie a part in 'Raffles' with Ronald Coleman." Played in Other Pictures. Other pictures that she has been in include "He Knew Women," with Lowell Sherman, "Grumpy" with Cyril Maude, "Dracula," "Mother's Millions," with May Robson, "Range Law," "Daughter of the Dragon," and also "Pleasure," with Conway Tearle. "'Range Law'," Miss Dade said, "was a real western thriller pro- duced by an independent company with Ken Maynard. I was supposed to be an old fashioned girl with long hair and at that time my hair was bobbed. I got the permission of the head of the company to go ahead anyhow, because the com- pany coludn't afford a hairdresser, and I couldn't fix a switch myself so that it would look right. Every- thing was alright for three days and then Ken Maynard noticed the short hair. "He immediately blew up and declaring that he wouldn't continue unless I had long hair, he walked off the set. We sent to town for a BERLIN, June 3.-(P)-Presi- dent von Hindenburg became vir- tual dictator of Germany today, with the apparent approval of Adolf Hitler. The formal action, which put the veteran commander of the Kaiser's Imperial Armies in the saddle, was a decree he personally issued dissolving the Reichstag-- a move which sidestepped certain veto of the new "titled" cabinet of Franz von Papen. The dissolution, however, means that a general election will be mandatory within 60 days. It was indicated that the date would be set by emergency decree for some- time late in July. Such an election would give Hit- ler his chance to mnake good the claimsthat Fascists could control the Reichstag if a general election were held. Bitter Campaign Ahead. It is certain that when elections come, Germany will face one of the most bitter campaigns of her short republican history. It will mean life or death for many small parties, and test the Nazi-Commu- nist counter claims. Meanwhile, the cabinet, which will never reach the present Reichstag, continued its functions with the tacit consent and approval of the Nazis, who have no member on it. . Hitler told -a political crowd last night he was ready to offer a coal- tion with the powers behind the present cabinet on certain condi- tions. "The Nazis are ready for a coali- tion," he said, "if there is a pros- pect that it would work upon Na- tional Socialist principles; but we would not be willing to continue the system of class politics and parties." He pleaded for a new power through Germany's internal unity. "Unity of Germans is an empty phrase," he declared, "uness the opinions of National Socialism and nationalism are combined." Gen. von Schleicher, strong man of the new cabinet and minister of defense, hinted today that the recent ban of the Bruening Gov- ernment against the Hitler storm troops would soon be lifted. A ;litler lieutenant made a sim- ilar announcement to a political throng last 'Bight, indicating that Schleicher, Hindenburg and Hitler were seeing eye to eye in the pres- ent uinergency. It was re1orted that representa- tives of t von Papen Government were in i. is to confer with Edou- ard Herriot, whom Albert Lebrun today formally asked to select a cabinet. CAMPBEL O AK ENGLISHSTUDES Colleges and Universities to Be Visited and New Trends Observed. A survey of the teaching of Eng- lish in American colleges and uni- versities will be conducted this summer under the direction of Prof. 0. J. Campbell of the English department. The survey is spon- sored by the National Council of Teachers of English, of which Pro- fessor Campbell is vice-president, in connection with the Modern Languages Association of America. Professor Campbell plans to visit several American colleges and uni- versities this summer to collect ma- terial for the survey. "The purpose of the investiga- tion," Professor Campbell said, "is to observe how new trends in edu- cation are reflected in the teach- ing of English, and to determine its definite aims and objectives." I lBy Robert S. Ward The active career of one of the University's most familiar figures was terminated with the last meet- ing of the Upper Room Bible Class at Lane Hall last night. The man who created the organ- ization and brought it to this campus is Thomas Medary Iden. The significance of this man and his work to the student body is affixed to him-"Father" Iden. Mr. Iden attended Butler College, Indianapolis, and took graduate work at Chicago, Harvard, and Berlin. He later taught in and be- came the head of the chemistry department at the Kansas State Teacher's College at Emporia. Founded Upper Room at Butler. He founded the present Upper ?Room organization at Butler Col- I lege in 1887, since he says that at that time he had worked with col- lege men for several years and realized the necessity for knowledge of the bible and to discuss life I nroblems in an intimate manner. Thomas M. Iden.