Page One, eight-column headline — “Reorganization Defeat Stuns Democrats” – “Washington, April 9 (AP) – The government reorganization bill went into a house committee pigeonhole today, killed for this season by a revolt of Democrats who ignored pleas of party leaders not to proclaim to the nation ‘a lack of confidence’ in President Roosevelt.

“The surprising administration setback left Democratic chieftains stunned and silent. The House vote was overwhelmed by 204 Democrats joining 88 Republicans to defeat the bill.”

Then the war news — “Spanish Rebel Bombers Blast Tortosa – Army of 40,000 Government Forces Start New Southern Offensive; Franco’s Advance Guard Within Two Miles of San Mateo.”

“Chinese Rout Japs In Central China — The Chinese Army High Command declared jubilantly today that defeat of Japanese forces at Taierhchwang created a situation favorable for annihilation or capture of the disorganized Japanese units in that area of Central China.”

Now to the weather

Apparently the weather was not good — “Rain turning to snow tonight and probably Sunday morning.”

The Associated Press had this to say about the weather – ”Two days of freezing temperatures, accompanied by snow, sleet and rain in most sections of the state, dampened the ardor of fishermen today as the first week of New York’s 1938 trout season drew to a close.

A large catch was reported in the Rochester area where one fisherman landed a 10 1/2 pound rainbow trout, 31 inches long.”

Also — “Forty-two deaths were attributed to the spring storms which lashed virtually the entire area east of the Rockies including 13 killed by an Alabama tornado.”

And the local news

Meeting on Speed Skating

“Charles H. Goldsmith, vice-president of the Northern New York Skating Association, will attend the annual meeting of the organization tomorrow afternoon at Saratoga Springs.

“Mr. Goldsmith, who is winter sports director of Saranac Lake, will report on the North American Speed Skating Championships held here February 12, 13 and 14. Election of officers will be held and dates discussed for meets during the coming season.”

Moose elections held

“Election of officers will feature a meeting of the local lodge, Loyal Order of the Moose, Thursday night at 8:30 at the Moose home, 156 Broadway,

“Louis Fobare is undisputed candidate for reelection to the office of dictator. William Zerbe is the sole candidate for vice-dictatorship. Candidates for prelates are Tuffield Latour, Floyd Burkett and Alfred Ahlheim; for secretary, C. E. Davis and Richard Ormsby; for treasurer, Anthony Anthony (sic) and Perley Ebare. Those running for Trustee include William Ryan, Charles Reis, Leo Fobare, Nick Tartaris, A. Andrews and Walter Mousseau.

“Nominees for the state convention include Milo Moody, Earl Kerr, Chet Randall, Edward Cuthbert and Willis Wells.”

Minor fines and minor accident

“Three persons have been arrested in the police drive on operators of cars with defective brakes. Fines were imposed by Judge Andrew H. Weller.

“Monroe Moody of 108 Lake Flower Avenue was fined $3, and Mrs. Louise Borden of Lake Placid and Carl J. Schadt of ray Brook $5 each.

“George Bridges of Plattsburgh was fined $5 on Thursday for operating a vehicle overtime on a temporary certificate of registration.”

“Slight damage was caused when a car driven by Mrs. Ethel Rogers of 39 McClelland Street collided with a vehicle driven by Guy Leonard of Moria, N.Y., yesterday afternoon at 4 o’clock.

“The car of Mrs. Rogers was traveling south on River Street when it struck the Leonard automobile as it was starting out from the curb. Nobody was injured. It was investigated by Saranac Lake Chief of Police James Coughlin.”

State Troopers Need

Not Qualify as Horsemen

“Governor Lehman’s approval of a bill that strikes out horsemanship from the necessary qualifications for the prospective New York State Troopers won’t put the horse entirely out of the picture.

“Captain George F. Dutton, deputy superintendent of state police commenting on the new law, said the use of police horses had declined steadily with the improvement of thousands of miles of state highways, and the increased necessity for motorized patrols.

“While the use of horses in the state police have steadily declined since the force was formed in 1917, Dutton reminded that there are still 95 horses on active duty. The service has 769 officers and men, most of whom use motorcycles and automobiles.”