Temple University School of Law - Restatement Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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4 The Illegal Unintellegencer -Philadelphia. June 30, 1946 CITY COUNCIL IN SESSION Body Meets But Does Nothing City Council met yesterday for a two weeks’ nap. Crawford A. Battle, president of the Council, called the meeting to order at 2.36 V6 P. M. sharp, with a brief discourse, asking the members not to disturb the others with their snores. Philip J. Fran-xeese, secretary, reported that he had lost the minutes of the last meeting. They were therefore accepted as not read. Councilman Aaron I). Hockstein introduced a bill calling for the prohibition of all red neckties on the ground that they are misleading. Mr. Hockstein made a brilliant speech but was stopped by the ser-geant-at-arms, Aaron W. White, because he was keeping the Councilmen awake. Councilman E. Herman F u i m a n reminded the Council that they had not spent any money for some time and that it would have a bad reaction on the tax payers if they did not find some method of useless disbursement. Councilman Fuiman proposed an indoor swimming pool for homeless cats. The Council awoke to this suggestion and passed it on anonymously. An argument arose, however, as to the site of the new construction. Fuiman wanted it erected on a lot in Frankford that he had bought six years ago for about $1000.00 and had not been able to sell. He proposed that the city take it over for $50,000.00 Councilman Stanzionc objected on the ground that he had two houses in Torresdale that he had bought at the Sheriff's sale BIG REALTY DEAL CLOSES Purchaser Will Erect Seventy-eight-Story Building Louis A. J. Robbins, famous real estate attorney, representing a syndicate of which he is a member, toil ay closed a deal whereby the old City Hall site, at Broad and Market Streets is to change hands. Leon W. Korr represented the city in the deal, and much credit is due him for his expert juggling of figures. Politicians are keeping the price secret. Mr. Robbins announced that the shack formerly used as a city hall, which at present occupies the site, will be torn down and a new building erected. The new structure will he called the Kellman Building, in honor of one of Mr. Robbins’ financial backers. It will be 78 stories high, with 16 basements and 46 attics. Jacob K. Miller, representing the Furniture Exchange, has already signed a 99-yenr lease for 36 floors. Mr. Robbins announced that Herbert Adam, president of the Adam Express and Insurance Company, is negotiating for the remainder of the building. for $500.00. He stated that if the city took them by their right of eminent domain, their value at the most would not exceed $40,000.00. The Council then decided that inasmuch as Frankford and Torresdale were widely separated parts of the city, there would be use for two such pools, and directed that both pieces of ground be purchased. NOTABLES SAIL FOR EUROPE Legal Expert Among Passengers Among the passengers on the Airship St. Isaac, which sailed for Europe today, were Benjamin Bellet, the great actor who is so famous for his portrayal of dramatic roles; Leroy Cob-bin, president of the Cobbin Moustache Cup Company; A. S. Dolgin, poet laureate of the legal profession; Ambassador Jeu of China, who is going to Europe to study European Diplomacy; Thomas F. Salter, who is head counsel for the Plumbers’ Union; William J. Sheporaitis. counsel for the Broken-Ukelele Consolidation; John S. Twinn, vice-president and general counsel for the Twinn Hair Dressing Company, and Robert L. Williams, counsel for the Morris Chair Trust. (Continued from page I) peal to the Supreme Court to change the decision, on the grounds that Justice Brown has no right to intimidate his client’s case on appeal to the Municipal Court by rendering a decision in his favor in the Magistrate’s Court. (Continued from page I) nencil breaking. As Mr. Rosenblum’s pencils are made in the West, there are no extra parts in the East, and the issuance of the reports will be delaved. pending the arrival of a new point. Mr. Phillips left for Chicago early last night to meet the point on its way East, and personally conduct its tour to this city. (Continued from page 2) points by citing cases from various Advance Reports. His latest citation has not yet been handed down by the Supreme Court.

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The Illegal Unintellkgencer—Philadelphia, June 30, 1946 3 GOVERNOR SPEAKS AT TESTIMONIAL DINNER Noted Speaker Pay Honor to Veteran Lawyer Frank M. Steinberg, of the firm of Abramson and Steinberg, was given a testimonial dinner last night by Samuel Abramson. Quite a few notables attended, among them the Governor of Pennsylvania, Hon. F. Phelps Todd, a close friend and former classmate of Steinberg’s. The Governor seized this opportunity of a testimonial to Steinberg to pay a tribute to Abraham J. Levy, who is a leading candidate for the office of Prohibition Director of Eastern Pennsylvania. Inter alia, the Governor said, Mr. Levy is well qualified to hold this position, as he knows more about prohibition than Volstead, and is posted on all the biggest booze joints in the country, having had freouent opportunity to test the strength of their respective products. Among those present were Samuel Schwartz, well known leader of the 44th ward; John J. Gil-bride. Jr., well known leader of the 44th ward, and Raymond H. Calvert, well known leader of the 44th ward. LADIES TO HOLD DANCE Female Bar Organization to Entertain Invitations have been issued by the Ladies of the Law. a female legal association, for a Dance to be given in the near future. Marie Rose Magee, Pres- CRIMINAL CASE YIELDS LEGAL POINTS Constitutional Law Rule Proven by Criminal Action An interesting case arose today before Judge Keeley in the U. S. District Court. Charged with assault and battery on a U. S. revenue officer, a defendant introduced evidence to show that the officer’s head was not broken as he claimed. The defendant’s counsel, Louis A. Snader, introduced as an expert witness, Dr. John F. Finney, the famous medico-legal authority, who stated that the officer’s head was not broken, as claimed, but that instead the carton of cigarettes with which he had been hit was broken. Assistant U. S. District Attorney Thomas A. Curran then arose and put forth the argument that inasmuch as the cigarettes were imported and no tax had been paid on them, the breaking of the carton constituted the distributing of the cigarettes after the original package had been broken, in accordance with the Original Package” Doctrine of the Supreme | Court. Judge Keeley discharged the case on the grounds that the cigarettes involved were not his favorite brand, and therefore he was not interested. ident of the organization, announced that this dance will be given in honor of Congressman Max M. Golder, who was recently made an honorary member of the society. Arrangements are under the guidance of Gladys E. Hobart and Marv E. Gris-el, two of the country’s foremost women lawyers. FIRE MENACES LEGAL COMMUNITY Volunteer Fire Department Doe Fine Work Fire last night menaced the Legal Community of Blackstone, N. J. Great credit must be given to the Volunteer Fire Department for their valiant work. The fire started in an old barn on the estate of Charles V. Linshaw, Mayor of Blackstone, who is credited with having originated this community composed of lawyers. The Fire Department, led by Chief Henry J. Gou-ley, were nattily attired in sky-blue shirts, delicately tinted oyster-colored pants, with cerise suspenders and mock-orange boots. Their helmets were a creation of Chief G o u 1 e y, being a pearl-gray bonnet trimmed with egg-plants and with a wide brim of mottled pig-iron. The Department turned out in full force with the exception of Lynwood Lord, who couldn’t find his high hat.” “Tea” was served at William B. Kramer’s home before the valiant firefighters left for the scene of their labors and an enjoyable time was had by all. After leaving Mr. Kramer’s home the brave crew kissed their families and bade a sad farewell to their friends, then arranging themselves in the formations for which they are famous, they marched to the burning barn, where they found that the fire had burnt itself out.

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 Dur legal rgogp By Aij.kn S. I)oi.gin Now, turning in the lock that dot den Keg To which we give the name of Memory, We open wide the portals of the Past And gaze within prolonged the glance we cast. The Genoese upon his mission herd Had heard strange tales of fiery dragons serd To crush the sail that dared with heedless pride O'er nasi Atlantic’s heaving main to ride. Our tiny ship, alike its sails unfurled To verdure forth into an unknown world. Where lurked the mighty dragons of the Law I re pared with sharpened fang and tearing claw To rend asunder all our crew and ship. lint steady was the hand and firm the grip Thai kept ns constantly upon our course Tho' buffeted by waves of giant force. At first, encountering in silent awe, The rocks of Contracts. Element'ry Law, Which, reinforced by Pleadings and by Torts, Did almost then confirm those vague reports. Put undeterred and boldly striking out. We sailed around the first year’s Cape of Doubt. Some men were lost, some members of our crew. Put such as these indeed were very few. A storm arose; and lashed terrifically Py waves of N. I. L. and Equity. And Property and Crimes and all the like. Our ship, tho’ trembling, onward yet did strike. Then, through the Straits of Sales and Bankruptcy And Bailments, Wills and such adversity As Partnership and Corporation Law— When safely through, at last a light we saw. 7 0