Every Reader RARITAN TOWNSHIP The Beacon of the Beacon should keep in mind that invites new* articles and expression* the advertisements carry aa much jf opinions on timely subjects from our '"punch" as the news articles. Every readers. We welcome all such contri- advertiser has a message for the read- butions and will publish tham *a far ers and uses this medium because be as possible. But, It Is very important Imowa the readers desire to keep abreast of every advantage u well as that all correspondence bo signed by know what's going on. the writer. "The Voice of the Raritan Bay District" VOL. I.—No. 52 FORDS AND RARITAN TOWNSHIP FRIDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 26, 1937. PRICE THREE CENTS The PEDERSEN LISTS Startling Revelations, Regarding Operations of Frank DISPOSAL PLANT FORDS FIREMEN RAMBLING 12 REASONS FOR Hague's "Pet," A.Harry Moore, Exposed by Hudson News TO NECESSITATE TO HEAR STATE REPORTER Rev. Lester H. Clee, senator from Essex County, How Clee Can Become Th<e Next Governor CAPITOL VISITS HEAD AT DINNER - Say s===^=z- AUTO ACCIDENTS one of the best orators Republicans have, can make In 1934, Moore was able to roll up a huge plural- The president's proposal to RARITAN TOWNSHIP POLICE political mince meat of A. Harry Moore, if the two iy over U. S. Senator Hamilton F. Kean because Kean FOR GREINER AND MCELROY ANNUAL CHIEFS' BANQUET, revamp the Federal judicial HEAD GIVES SUMMARY oppose each other in the gubernatorial race this year. was fighting a lost cause against a padded payroll and TO COMPLETE PLANS FOR IN CHARGE OF BEN JEN- system continues to occupy the OF CAUSES At least that's what George Biehl, editor of the HUD- the "relief" vote. FEDERAL PROJECT SEN, TO BE MARCH 12 minds of most congressmen. SON NEWS, predicts. And, Mr. Biehl should know, Consequently there is a temp- Rev. Lester H. Clee, senator from Essex county RARITAN TOWNSHIP.—Every- for he lives and runs his newspaper in Mayor Frank and the best orator Republicans have, can make po- WOODBRIDGE.—Township At- FORDS.—For the eleventh con- orary lull in Washington while torney Leon E. McElroy and May- the sides line up for decisive body deplores automobile acci- Hague's bailiwick. litical mincemeat of A. Harry Moore this year under secutive time, Ben Jensen will act dents, but few drivers seem to re- or August F. Greiner may go to as toastmaster at the annual chief's action which some expect this the following stipulations: Washington next week to complete week. The ultimate fate of the alize the underlying causes of According to the editor of the HUDSON NEWS, banquet to be field arch 12 at the highway smashups. Victor Peder- Clee can very easily wipe out Hague's "baby-pet," First, Clee must have the united support of his party plans for the proposed sewage dis President's plan rests with the posal plant which has been ap- Hotel Pines by the Fords Fire Co. Senate, apparently, where the sen, Commissioner of Public Safe- Moore. Some of the burning issues, Mr. Biehl slaps at at the primary. ty of Raritan Township, offers the Second, Clee must force the entire party campaign proved as a federal project. In addition to being the annual rough calculation of strength Moore, and his boss, Hague, include "jury fixing," machinery to use Che following on Moore: affair to honor all ex-chiefs and shows the membership divided following summary of causes, bas- "paroles," "McGee slaying" and "state highway If and when the project goes the present chief, of the fire com- into thirds, one supporting ed on local and state experience: * * * * • through, the Township will have the President, one opposing awards." Gave Grand Jury A Shrubbery Contract float an emergency bond issue for his program and the other—a But here's what Mr. Biehl says about the entire 1. Moore's connection with the Hudson county the sponsors share inasmuch as vital sector—in doubt. setup: grand jury scandal in 1919, when, as director of parks there is no provision made for it and public playgrounds, of Jersey City, he gave a $3,- in the budget. X X X X Republicans who think A. Harry Moore a sure McElroy said that it may be ne- Various efforts have been winner as Frank Hague's candidate for governor this 000 city contract for shrubbery to a florist who was cessary to make a survey of the made to ascertain public sen- year know little about political campaigning. a member of the grand jury—AFTER the grand jury Township to find out just how timent on the issue which had heard evidence against the five Hoboken city transcends other legislative: Moore's reputation as a vote-getter has been built much of the Township the plant problems. Apparently, the up mostly because on the past three occasions that he commissioners arrested on charges of malfeasance. will serve. President's move has caused ran for state-wide office, Moore always had what is The grand iury heard the evidence on a Friday and "At the present time," he ex- some of the Republican Pro- known as "a set-up" for an opponent. when the word filtered out of the jury room that an in- plained, "the Rahway Valley Joint gressives to join party regu- dictment had been voted, two of the five Hoboken com- Meeting disposal pLant takes of lars against the President. Moore defeated Arthur Whitney for governor in missioners who were in the courthouse fainted and fell Iselin and Colonia. The new dis- Some observers think that this ' 1925 by 39,000 plurality only because Whitney had to the floor. posal plant, of necessity and court may he the beginning of a both the Hague Democratic machine and the Edge Moore visited the florist on Sunday morning in order must go on the Raritan riv- new political front but wt Republican outfit—then in control of the •entire State the latter's shop and in the presence of the foreman er and most likely would be placed doubt if there will be a seri- of the grand jury, whom Moore did not know, stated: near the National Fireproofing. ous break between the Pro- Republican organization—fighting him and helping The plant there would serve Fords gressive group and the Presi- Moore. "Mr. Gotthardt, I want yo1 u to know that up at the Hopelawn and Keasbey. In time, city hall we know everything that goes on in the grand on account of the vast area in the dent in regard to other issues Victor Podersen. , jury room. Come in the rear, I want to speak to you in Republican-; generally have Township, it might be necessary Public Safety Won First Election By Edge's Betrayal private." to erect a third plant in Wood- used good strategy in lying The foreman immediately apprised Supreme low for the most part and 1. Lack of confidence or over- In Hudson County that year the supervision of bridge proper to take care of peimitting discontented Dem- confidence. (Over-confidence is Court Justice Francis J. Swayze, then presiding over Woodbridge, Sewaren and Port ocrats and the Progressive to usually found among young driv- the election machineiy was in charge of henchmen of ihe Hudson county circuit, who visited the court Reading." Ben Jensen ers and leads to chance-taking). Walter E. Edge, then Republican state senator. These have the spotlight while op- house to receive the grand jury the following Tues- pany, the event will also mark the posing the President. 2. Failure to signal (by horn, henchmen saw to it that the polls were left unguarded hand signal, position of car etc.) day, when the inquest met to return indictments to company's 26th birthday. X X X X for Hague's repeaters to work unmolested and where Nominating Committee Novel programs and favors will 3. Cutting in and out (serpentine Hudson never had produced more than 40,000 to 50,- court. The President, however, driving may save a few seconds, # • * * • Lists Slate Of Officers be one of the many features of the continues to stand firm for but the accident risk is too great). 000 Democratic majoi-ity, it gave Moore the unheard Indictments Changed After Moore's Visit evening. his proposal, rejecting the use 4. Passing on curves or near the of 104,000 majority that year. There were no indictments of the Hoboken com- Strictly a private affair, the ban of a constitutional amend- crest of hills. In 1931, Moor was able to floor David Baird, Jr., RARITAN TOWNSHIP. — An- quet will be attended by about 150, ment to "modernize" the 5. Failure to stop at triffic lights e missioners because another vote had been taken by nouncement was made today of j members of the organization. The Court. This procedure, in his and stop signals. for governor, by a huge plurality because Baird was the jurors on'Tuesday and enough changed votes to the report of the nominating com- membership is made up of active, opinion, would require several 6. Passing 'on the right side. double-crossed throughout the state due to the fact reverse the action taken the previous Friday before mittee for the slate of officers to exempt and honorary firemen. years and might be blocked by 7. Passing standing street cars or that he failed to put up the fortune many Republican a majority of one branch of Moore visited the florist. ,, , ,. „ . Listed among the principal driving through safety zones. leaders expected. be chosen at the next meeting of _ the legislature in only thirteen 3.