"Frank III"

The birth in Philadelphia on July 19 of his fourth grandson (eighth grandchild) was the most memorable event of Franklin Roosevelt's sea- and easygoing week.

"Battling Frank III crossed the finish line at 5 p. m., well ahead of all opposition, rowing in high fifties. Stroke Oar Ethel doing well."

"Papa Frank"

So telegraphed crew-minded Franklin Jr. to friends, later confirming that the child (a seven-pounder) had been named for his illustrious grandfather.

Meanwhile, Franklin I continued aboard the Houston down the west coast of Mexico, battling yellow-tails, striped pargo, bluejacks, broomtailed groupers, losing a big shark. At the Equator, the usual elaborate horseplay for "pollywogs" who had never crossed it before was conducted by the "shellbacks." Chief pollywog was Secretary Stephen Early, the Press's sole contact with the President. Chief shellback: Franklin Roosevelt.

P:By radio, the President said good-by to departing Crown Prince Gustaf Adolf of Sweden: "Please convey to your distinguished father [King Gustaf V] my warm personal regards."

P:Through the State Department, the President congratulated President Roberto M. Ortiz of Argentina on the signing, in Buenos Aires, of a treaty ending the Chaco boundary squabble between Bolivia and Paraguay.

P:Through the Treasury Department, the President assured U. S. miners that the Treasury will buy all silver mined by them up to midnight, December 31 (when the present law expires) even though it is offered to the Mint after that date.

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