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'A Growing Newspaper Tbe Oregon Statesman la m steadily growing aews paper. IU reader know tb reasons: It's reliable, com plete, lively and always in teresting. niai Weather Occasional rain with mild temperature today and Wed nesday. Max. temp. Monday 56, mln. 44. River 1.4 ft. Southwest wind. 1651 EIGHTY-NINTH YEAR Salem, Oregon, Tuesday Morning, March 26, 1940 Price 3cj Newsstands So No. 314 Mother's Boy Home Flourishing Agency Lacking Only Boj o In One Ear . . Paul Tl outer Column Probably there is no publica tion that so aptly reflects the life and times ot the American people from year to year as one of the bit mail or der house cata logues. Mr. David L. -A. 4-', Cobn thinks so W anyway and he's recently had pub lished a book en titled "The Good Old Days: A His tory of American Morals and Man- H Bsnwz. it ers as Seen Through the Sears Roebuck Catalogues From 1905 to the Present." Revolutions In the American Way (If the National Association of Manufacturers will permit the word revolution so close to tbeir favorite phrase) can be traced in the mall order books so dear to the heart of tbe rural folk. For Instance, the 1905 rata logues only reference to auto mobiles was a book, "Horseless Vehicles, Automobiles and Mo torcycles." But later volumes devoted whole sections to the parts and wonderful accessories for tbe Model T Ford, that van ishing American, alone. In 1905 the Sears catalogue de voted CO pages to musical Instru ments and In 193 5 but eight, ra dios not counting. Gramaphones were a big item In 1905 and they had horns and played cylinders. Tbe disk type was coming in. however, and one offered was "Cummings Indian Congress at Coney Island." It was described as "Grand entree of the Indians and Mexicans, preceded by the Carlisle Indian Band, Princess Winlnah, the champion rifleshot of the world. Indian sham battle and realistic scene Introducing the war song, the attack of tbe Mexicans, etc." All that on one record, which would be a bargain even today. And the illustrations. Looking- at picture la the mall or der catalogue baa beea and still la good entertainment la those homes fortunate enough to re ceive the volumes. In 1905 tbe pictures were of fine buggies, the Inevitable men in union suits, ladies in daring "walking skirts" which cleared the ground an unheard-of two Inches. From year to year the cata logue has shown tbe people, what they want and what they buy. No wonder they put a microfilm replica of one in tbe Time Capsule at the New York fair. A psychologist says that rich youths are born with two strikes' a them. Vet, evea with that start, they seem to have some difficulty in striking out for themselves. Cecil Edwards informs us that correspondence received by the executive department from the penitentiary Inmates has dwindled from about 15 letters daily to one or two a week since a new letter form was inaugurated. The state furnishes the stationery, but on the back is a form on which the prisoner must list his complete criminal record. Seems the pris oner don't like a census either. Mrs. James H. R. Cromwell has been selected as tbe best dressed woman In society. After his recent speech at Toronto her husband is also the best dressed down diplo mat. Caster Is over, Easter eggs are selling at half price and the Easter hat Is still unrecog nisablo off the bead. County's Receipts Exceed Estimates Marlon county received $107. 0X3.77 more than Its budget makers thought It would take in during the year 1939, figures re vealed yesterday by the county clerk's office show. A comparative statement of es timated and actual receipU for that year shows that the budget committee expected a total of $S44,04.3. but actually got I951.C2S.40. Cause ot the favorable discrep ancy, clerk's deputies pointed out, was largely collection of over $53,157 in current taxes and $15,487 in delinquent taxes above the estimates of $152,571 and $60,000 respectively. Estimated highway receipts of 1195,000 were $1C,825 below the actual Income of $211,829, and the general fund alone showed a difference ot $8 7.5 CO between the $274,851 estimated and 3362,211 received. "Jaisie" Condon 111 NEW YORK. March 25.-(flV Dr. John F. "Jafsle" Condon, 7f, a major - witness against Bruno Richard Hauptmann. the convict ed kidnaper of the Lindbergh baby, was reported today it Wi a. -1 - - " MrlAMlf 111 that he had sot been is formed of the recent death ct brother. ; J: They'irCome Soon Says Mulrooney; Solicits Aid Four Crews Collect Gifts in Salem and Portland William Mulrooney, a weather beaten man who says he Is going to build a home for boys that will be similar to Father Flanna gan's famed Boys Town, is at least enterprising. Mulrooney, whose Mother's Boys Home is currently located in a house at 1535 South Liberty street, directs a crew of 10 in soliciting old clothes, newspapers. Junk and other items which are disposed of for, Mulrooney says, the benefit of the home. On such solicitation alone he claims he has built his organiza tion from a start with an old truck, three gallons of gas and 27 cents. That was on December 26 of last year and now Mul rooney (and the home) have four trucks, a rummage store at 715 South 12th street, a salvage de pot in Portland where much of the soliciting is done and the "home" on South Liberty, which Mulrooney says he is buying. Home in Country Included In Plans Opposition from established charitable organizations and in vestigation by both Salem and Portland police departments so far have not daunted Mulrooney in his plan to establish a far-flung soliciting organization, proceeds from which will provide, be claims, for a "home" In the coun try and a trust fund to maintain it perpetually. Charitable organizations' oppo sition, as expressed by Adjutant John M. Allen of the Salvation Army, to Mulrooney's home Is based chiefly on the claim that Mulrooney's soliciting crews al legedly state their work Is spon sored by such organisations aa the Salvation Army, tbe chamberl or commerce and various churches. Mulrooney says he has attempt ed to find a sponsoring organiza tion, but has been turned down. "I have," he said, "the greatest sponsor a man can have the Great Almighty." Four Boys Coming This Week, States Another objection which has been raised by the charitable groups ia that the Mother's Boys Home has no boys. This Is true, but Mulrooney says the first of his homeless boys four of them will arrive this week. They will not, he says, be required to aid In the soliciting work and will attend school. They will range in age from 13 to 17 years. Mulrooney's M o t h e r's JJoys Home on Liberty street a mere ly temporary location, he says is a frame house with a partly finished upstairs. The dining (Turn to page 2, column 2) Brown Purchases Gabriel Company Purchase of the building ma terial business long conducted here by the Gabriel Powder Supply company was announced last night by Keith Brown, pro prietor of the Keith'Brown Build ing Supply. The amount involved in tbe deal was not disclosed. Brown said the purchase was made to meet growing needs for more space and Increased Inven tory. His firm will do business both at its Front street locations and at the Gabriel plant at 610 North Capitol street. C. C. and E. B. Gabriel re tiring proprieors of the firm bearing tbeir name, will continue in the powder business and main tain an office at their old loca tion, Brown said. Rain Due to Continue; Storm Warning Posted PORTLAND. March 25.-(V Rain, general over Oregon today, will continue tomorrow, the gov ernment weather bureau predicts. Southeast storm warnings were posted today at the Columbia river's mouth and along the Washington coast. Blossom Week Is Scheduled April 7 to 13 by Cherrians Salem will Invite the Willam ette valley to come to Marion and Polk counties on April 7 for Blos som day, the Cherrians decided last night. This date was recom mended by Frank Doerfler, Blos som day date chairman. Establishment of Blossom day tour routes was put In the hands ot Donald Deckebach and Orville Lama by King Blng Kenneth Per ry. This year's routes may be changed from those of the past, Perry said. The route committee also will arrange for posting di rection signs and for mobilising Cherrians and Boy Scouts to han dle Blossom day traffic One corps of Cherrians will be asslrned to act as snides to per- sons desiring to Inspect the state Man Race n If 1. r iuavoraitv Is in Prospect O'Hara Declares Intent not to Run; Likewise Utter, Water Board Bayne Files for County Judge; Bliven Urged to Run for Clerk By STEPHEN C. MERGLER Unless a dark horse candidate appears before next Monday night, the forthcoming race for election as mayor of Salem apparently will be a two-man affair with Mayor W. W. Chadwick, now in his first term, and T. B. "Tom" Hill, con fectionery shop proprietor, as the runners. This conclusion was Indicated last night when Alderman David O'Hara announced that he does "not feel .inclined right now to file." Dean of the city council and often talked as a candidate for mayor, O'Hara has been consid ering seeking the office with more seriousness this year than ever before. "With two candidates In the race now, it will make an Inter esting campaign and bring out the issues clearly," O'Hara added. "With three in it would mean that two probably would have to run again in the fall and that would drag out the campaign all sum mer. Dr. Utter Stays out of Water Board Race Should O'Hara change his mind on the matter before the April 1 deadline on May 17 election fil ings, there might still be but two mayorality candidates here. For Hill, who announced his candidacy last week, Is not inclined to put his name against, O'Hara's, he In dicated yesterday. Dr. F. I. Utter, who has been considering running for a water commission post, declared last night that he will not be a can didate. Utter said he had thought the matter over and decided he has "done his share. He was formerly .chairman of the state parole board. Candidates who have filed for water commissioner are I. M. Dough ton, present chairman; George B. Butts, Floyd L. Selg mund and Alderman Chandler P. Brown. First Democrat In for County Judge Disregarding efforts of certain party members to discourage him, Kenneth L. Bayne, Salem route seven, filed his declaration of can didacy yesterday for the demo (Turn to page 2, column 6) Warren Billings Marries in Reno RENO, Nev., March 25-(;P)-On tbe theory that bis lack of a full pardon might have made It illegal for him to marry in Cali fornia, Warren K. Billings, form er co-prisoner with Tom Moon ey, today motored to Reno, mar ried his long-time fiancee. Miss Josephine Rudolph of San Mateo, and then headed back toward San Francisco. Billings, convicted with Moon ey for alleged participation in the San Francisco Preparedness day bombing in July, 1916, was ac companied here by a small group of friends. Billings, 46, and his bride, 43, first met at one of his many hearings before California courts and prison boards. Later they carried on extensive correspond ence, while be was still a prison er at Folsom penitentiary. Sawmill Strikes Feared Iminent SEATTLE, March 25.-(;p)-John M. Christensen, president of the AFL Lumber and Sawmill Work ers' union here, said today a strike in 17 lumber mills in and near Seattle "was imminent" unless an early agreement could be reached with operators. About 2000 work ers would be involved. Christensen said tbe union had been negotiating without success with operators since 1937. He said wages were not an issue, but hir ing conditions and a union shop were the principal points involved. capltol building. April 7 to 13 was designated as Blossom week. Tbe annual Cher rian dance will be held at tbe ar mory the night of April 13, with Deryl Myers in charge of general arrangements and Harold Tomlin son directing ticket sales. The Cherrians. voting to partic ipate again In the Portland Rose festival, will this year probably enter a float advertising Salem's 1940 centennial celebration. Perry announced. In addition to the float, the Cherrian drum corps and drill team will enter the fes tival parade. Appointment ot James Cooke and W. C Dyer, Jr as s publicity committee was announced by Two Congress Members File K -y i 1 f I I I s t. ;:': 11 1 . g,'mM..j,:.4.- J? ! Hf I I 7 I v ' Z I ( t tl' v .:-:: - "V ' i jajgewe-R: Wv ! , j X : :-:-x-: Unopposed to date in the primar ies. Congressman James W. Mott, above, first district, filed declaration of candidacy for re Bomi nation on the republican ticket and Congressman Walter M. Pierce, below, second dis trict, filed for democratic re nomination. State Senator Rex Ellis Is a republican aspirant for Pierce's seat In congress. Youths Held Here Queried on Theft 44 Lover's Lane" Robbery Is Attributed to Pair; Taken to Eugene Two Eugene youths, Richard A. Tanner and Marcellus P. Winters, admitted to state police Sunday that they had taken an automo bile from E. R. Carroll In Eugene at gun's point Saturday night. The two were apprehended by Radio Patrolman George Edwards near the Southern Pacific station here after they abandoned the car at Lake Labish. No arms were found on them. A witness who saw the young men leave the car at Lake Labish later Identified them. They were turned over to state police. EUGENE, March 25.-(JiP)-Two Juvenile "Lover's Lane" robbers were questioned today by police in the theft of an automobile Sat urday night from a young couple on a secluded street. The youngsters were arrested Sunday at Salem and returned here today by Juvenile Officer Lloyd Mattison. A parked couple was victimized in the same manner two weeks ago. Each time the robbers wore masks and carried guns. Chinese Announce Further Victories CHUNGKIN, China, March 26 (Tuesday) (JP) The recapture of Wuyuan, in western Suiyan prov ince, with the loss of 3300 cas ualties was reported today by the Chinese. Dispatches said the reoccupa tion of the city, held by the Japa nese two months, was made dif ficult by heavy fire from Japa nese guns and by intensive ac tivity of warplanes. However, the Chinese said both Wuyuan and its approaches from the east now are in Chinese hands. Young Women Say They're Burglars, Brother Innocent SEATTLE, March 25-(fl)-Two young Portland women pleaded guilty to second degree burglary in superior court today, shortly before the trial of one girl's broth er. In an effort to free the man ac cused with them. The girls, Maxine Names and Frances Sutton, entered a guilty plea to a charge of abetting a bur glary of a home last month. They claimed that Maxlne's brother. David. 22, "had nothing to do with It." Defense attorneys said they would show that David was not present at the burglary but later insisted on assuming the blame for the girls, by claiming It was he who committed it. The girls testified today at Dav id's trial that he "confessed" to save them. He later pleaded in nocent. His' sister, Maxine, testi fied it was she who broke into the home, prowled it and took among other things, a watch and watch case. Patent Owner Denied Rights To Curb Sales Important Opinion Filed by Supreme Court in Ethyl Gas Case Thurman Arnold Claims It Most Significant Ruling Upon Issue WASHINGTON, March IS-(JP) In a far-reaching decision, tbe supreme court ruled today that patent-owners may not extend their legal monopoly to eontrol their products after they reach the dealers, and specifically may not impose restrictions that fix prices. The case In point involved the Ethyl Gasoline corporation, but Thurman Arnold, assistant attor ney general in charge of anti trust prosecutions, said that it went "far beyond the oil indus try" and was "the most import ant decision on the subject of the UBe of patents to restrain trade that has ever been handed down by any court." In its unanimous decision, the court held that the Ethyl corpor ation was violating the Sherman anti-trust act by its system of li censing 123 refiners to make anti knock fuel with its patented Te traethyl lead fluid. The 123 refiners handle 88 per cent of all gasoline sold in this country. The licenses Impose va rious restrictions upon their use of the fluid, one ot which provides that the anti-knock gasoline must be sold at a certain fixed price In crease over other fuel. Jobbers are required to apply for licenses through the refiners. The decision, written by Justice Stone, said that these licenses went beyond mere protection of the Ethyl patent monopoly and gave the corporation "dominion over the Jobbers' business" and control of prices. "By the leverage ot its licensing contracts resting on the fulcrum of Its patents," Stone said, "it has built up a combination cap able of use. and actually used, as a means of controlling Jobbers' prices and suppressing competi tion among them." He added that "this attempted regulation of prices and market practices of the pobbers," which the Ethyl company could not le gally bring about by contract, could not lawfully be done by "manipulation." Assuming that the company, as owner of a patent, could issue or withhold licenses to Jobbers at will, the decision said, "it does not follow that it can lawfully ex ercise that power in such manner as to control the patented com- (Turn to Page 2, Column 7) Restrain Pickets At Coos Bay Mill MARSHFIELD, March 25.-(iiP)-Circuit Judge G. F. Skipworth to day signed a restraining order against pickets at the Coos Bay Lumber company mill. The plant was expecled to re sume production Tuesday after 15 days of Idleness caused by a strike called by the American Fed eration of Labor. A permanent in junction hearing will be started Saturday. The company posted a 22000 bond. The crews were called back to work under a new agreement signed by an independent group of employes, which claimed a ma jority of mill workers, and the company. Late Sports PORTLAND, Ore., March 25-ypy-Before a near-record crowd, eight new champions were crowned tonight in the finals of the Oregon AAU boxing tourna ment at Multnomah Athletic club. The eight winners will compete in the AAU finals at Boston. Tommy Moyer, Winged M's ace lightweight, re-captured the 135 pound title with a first-round technical kayo of Lorrie Cross, Eugene Elks. Two defending champions were defeated, John Cobell, husky In dian ringman from Chemawa who dropped the 160-pound title and Wayne Dillingham, Eugene lad. who dropped the 175-pound crown. Results: 112 pounds: Harold Eastman, Oregon Amateur Athletic club, Portland, outpointed Denny Quinn, Eugene Elks. 118 pounds: Denny Snipe, Che mawa, knocked out Clarence Le roque, Chemawa, second round. 12 S pounds: Merle Johnson, Corvallis Elks, knocked out James Pifer, Eugene Elks, third round. 135 pounds; Tom Moyer, MAC, technically knocked out Lorrie Cross, Eugene Elks, first round. 147 pounds: Pete Riley, MAC, outpointed Jerry Buckley, MAC. 160 pounds: Lynn Ewing, MAC, outpointed John Cobell, Chemawa. 175 pounds: Walter Sabbe, OAAC, declsioned Wayne Dilling ham, Eugene Elks. Heavyweight: Herman Vogl, Salem Elks, outpointed Glenn Prohaska, OAAC. Yogi also fought a semi-final boat tonight, defeating Marvin Splawn, MAC, by tee hn leal knockout In the third round.. Pressure for British Cabinet Shakeup Grows Pittman Leads Off Opposition To Tariff Plan Unconstitutional, Claim of Nevada Senator on big Session Issue Close Decision Foreseen but Early Debate Is Scarcely Heated WASHINGTON, March 25.-(fl) -Chairman Pittman (D-Nev) of the senate foreign relations com mittee denounced the new deal's system of tariff making as un constitutional today and said con gress should require that trade agreements with other lands have the approval of two-thirds of the senate before they can become effective. He spoke as the senate un ex citedly began debate on what had been billed due to the eagerness of the administration and the de termination of the opposition as the big controversy of the session. Pending was a bill to extend the trade agreements act for three years. Unless it la passed it al ready has the approval ot the house the authority ot the ad ministration to reduce tariff rates in agreement with other na tions will expire in June. An exceedingly close decision on Pittman'a plan Is in prospect, one that may be swung by a shift in two or three votes. Pittman and others contend that . only by a requirement for senate ratifica tion can tbe trade agreements act be made constitutional. Adminis tration spokesmen argue that the Pittman amendment would nulll (Turn to page 2, column 1) Coirallis Orator Wins in District Edward Adams Qualifies for State Contest; Legion Sponsor Edward Adams of Corvallis was tbe successful entrant in last night's American Legion district oratory contest, the third step towards a $4000 college scholar ship to be given the national winner of the third annual com petition. Each of the six high school students, representing counties in the area, spoke for 10 minutes concerning some phase of the Constitution and then drew a topic for a four extemporaneous talk about the Bill of Rights. The other entrants were Marjorle Wooten of Salem, Richard Owen of Lebanon, Robert Cox of Sheri dan, Robert Sayre of Beaverton and Thomas Riggs of Dallas. Adams is a junior and Sayre a sophomore. Dr. V. V. Caldwell of the Ore gon College of Education presid ed at the contest last night. Judges were Fred Gahlsdorf, Ar thur M. Johnson, Earl R. Cooley, Brazier C. Small and Aubrey S. Tussing. This Is Oregon's first year in competition, entered by some 50,000 students, representing 43 states. Adams is now one of ap proximately 250 contestants. He will compete for the state title in Portland, Saturday. Fire Doesn't Disturb Worshiperrat Easter ALBANY, March 25-p)-A flu blaze at the Christian church was extinguished by firemen yes terday while Rev. Orville Mick and 400 Easter worshippers re mained unaware of it. More Hoodlums Tell Slory Of Brooklyn 9s Murder Ring NEW YORK, March 25-tfV A trio of ang hoodlums with such picturesque underworld soubriquets as Max the Jerk and Charlie the Bug swelled the chorus of Brooklyn District At torney William O'Dwyer's "sing ing school" of informers today In the investigation of 30-odd slay Ings linked with murder, Inc. "I am working on more than 35 murders," O'Dwyer said after a day of questioning. "I could give yon front-page headlines a foot high, but I want to correlate my facts first," he added. Behind locked doors, the three "singers" Max (the Jerk) Golob, 30; Albert Tannebaum, 31, and Charles (the Bug) Workman, 30 talked fast in an effort to save their skins from, the electric chair, divulging what O'Dwyer noncommittally described as "im pressive" new details of the wholesale operations of the $5-and-310 slaughter syndicate. - Meanwhile, In blunt words. As sistant District Attorney Burton. Hits New Deal Tariff System - -V t : t -fx - yj Senator Key Pittman of Nevada who led off in opposition to ex tension of reciprocal trade pol icies as now authorized, as de bated on the measure opened Monday in the senate. Youthful Veteran Initiated by VFW Y o u t h of 23 Qualifies by China Service; Tells Conditions There Three candidates became mem bers of Marlon post. No. 661, of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, last night, including Ted Smith, who at the age of 23 years has seen 2 years of US navy service in China. Others were Karl Stei wer and Leon Brown. Smith, the son of Mrs. C. T. Gilbert ot Salem, Is a gunner's mate and will complete his first enlistment in August' of this year. His experiences in the orient, where he went in September, 1937, were told the veterans last night. "Japan definitely has captured the coast of China and the Yang tze valley," Smith said, but in land invasion is Ineffective be cause of guerilla warfare, in which the troops are drawn into the mountains and "cut to pieces" by native fighters. Only one en gagement with the Chinese has yet been fought, according to the sailor. The Japanese currency situa tion in China was described as very bad. A strong anti-British campaign is being carried on by the Nipponese, but Britain retal iates in full measure for every thing. A comparison of tbe Japanese and American navies, in Smith's opinion, would give all the edge to the Americans, whose ships are better built, and can shoot faster, harder and straighter. Polk County 1st, Traffic Safety Polk, Linn and Baker counties led the three divisions of the county traffic safety contest for 1940 at the end of February, Secretary of State Earl Snell said yesterday. Polk was at the top in the first division eroun. with Wash ington and Clackamas counties tied for second place. Marion was third. In the second division. Linn was first with Lincoln second and Tillamook third. Bker led in the third gronp with Union and Josephine tied for second and Deschutes and Douglas tied for third. Counties are grouped according to population density. Standings r rnmnlativft and are 4ased on the percentage of Improvement shown in total number of acci dents. Injuries and fatalities. Turkus drove home the ruthless ness of the crime combine's trig germen still at large presum ably acting under orders from a fugitive "master mind." ; The illustration was pointed when Workman, who is held In $25,000 bail on a technical charge of vagrancy, appeared briefly with his attorney, before Supreme Court Justice Philip Brennan and indignantly protested against such high ball for a simple charge. "It's an outrage,' he-muttered. "It would be an outrage If he were released on ban an out- rage against Justice," Turkus said. , "Workman Is marked for death. It would be the same as signing an execution order If he were turned loose now. The gang Is waiting to put him on the spot," - Workman's air of . bravado quickly vanished. He gulped and meekly equiesced when he was re turned to jail shackled to his (Turn to page 2, column 1) ChurchiU May Be Given More War Authority Left-Wing Sentiment Is Vocal; German Aerial Torpedo Is Found Reynaud Talks to Italy Ambassador; Balkan Topic Suspected LONDON, March 2 5-P)-Pre. sure grew heavier today for a rebuilt government, concentrating the nation's economic, maritime and military power in fewer hands. A war cabinet of five min isters, instead of tbe present nine, was suggested. The question of changes ranked as high in Interest among the British as the details of the war -itself. Only the reported discovery of a new German aerial torpedo challenged politics as the first concern of thousands getting ready to return to work tomorrow after an extended Easter holiday. Outspoken demands for "bold and far-reaching changes" were sounded in the press. Tbe London Star quoted "well-informed polit ical circles" as saying a five-man cabinet would be formed to re place the present nine-man group. Under this plan First Lord of the Admiralty Winston ChurchiU would gain a greater voice, speak ing for the land, sea and air forces as well as the ministries of supply and shipping. The five man cabinet would be composed of Prime Minister Neville Cban. berlain, Churchill. Chancellor of the Exchequer Sir John Simon, Foreign Secretary Lord Halifax and Lord Privy Seal Sir Samuel Hoare. The present war cabinet, .formed September 3,- 19S9, tbo day Britain declared war on Ger many, and reorganized January when War Minister Leslie Hore Belisba was ousted, includes tho above five and these four as well: Air Minister Sir Kingley Wood. War Minister Oliver Stanley, Min ister Without Portfolio Lord Han key and Minister for Coordination of Defense Lord Cbatfield. Including Labor Members Discussed The question of including labor representatives in the government was reported to be under consid eration. Left-wing sentiment found ex pression in a resolution adopted at a conference of the national union of shop assistants, ware housemen and clerks at Birming ham. Approved 86 to 57, the reso lution favored ending the war and ousting the Chamberlain gov--.' eminent. It charged that the Eu ropean war was an imperialist conflict for the defense of French and British colonies. At Nottingham the independent labor party, which has four mem bers in the bouse of commons, adopted a wartime program pro viding for abolition of conscrip tion. The program, voted at the party's annual conference, op posed all emergency powers which restrict workers' organisations and freedom of speech and press. The new German aerial torpedo which captured British interest was reported found on a beach near Bridlington. Admiralty ex perts said it was about 12 feet long, with two propellers at the tail. Tbe specimen found was decorated with a picture of Cham berlain with his famous umbrella. (Turn to page 2, column 5) Shipping Petition Support Is Asked Shippers Interested In promot ing additional water cargo facili ties for the northwest should support the petition of the Pa cific Northwest Shippers Emerg ency committee asking the US maritime commission to . release laid-up ships for - intercoastal service, Arthur J. Farmer, general manager of the Portland chamber of commerce, advised Manager Fred D. Thlelsen of the Salem chamber yesterday. Thlelsen. at tbe request of W. T. Jenks and other Salem ship pers, urged the Portland chamber to work for more water freight ing facilities. ' Jenks said local shippers of prunes, canned goods, wool and many "other products were suffering for lack of Inter coastal boat services. One Easter Baby Is Reported Here Mr. and Mrs. Bertil T. Ren--hard, 480 South 17th street, are the parents of the only baby, a nine-pound boy,' reported born rn Sunday, Easter day, at Salem hospitals. Baby . Renhard . was born : at Salem General , hospital. ' Both he and . his mother are "doing well,' the hospital re ported last night. . ' Mr.: Renhard Is edTerUalngX. manager tor Sears Roebuck and company here. .. - ; "