Evening star., 1928-12-15
CITIZENS SUPPORT
6O-4O RATIO BASIS
BrightWood Association Pays
Tribute to Roberts and
City'S Papers.

The 60-40 basis for appropriations for
the District of Columbia in lieu of
the present $4,000 900 lump sum as the
Federal Governments share of mainte-
nance was urged last night in reso-
luton unanimously adopted at meet
ing of the Brightwood Citizens Asso-
citation in the BrightWood Bank
Building.
The history of the $3.50 arrangement
between the District and the Federal
Government was referred to briefly by
William Mex. Clayton. author of the
resolution. who said the association
should oppose the present lump-Sum
appropriation and that the 60-40 ar
rangement would be more in proper
ton. Copies of the resolution will be
sent to the chairmen of the Senate
and House District committees. the
District Commissioners and the Fed
GRAFTON of Citizens Associations.
Lighting Inquiry Asked.
The District authorities will be re-
queSted to investigate lighting facilities
on New Hampshire and Illinois ave-
nues north of Rock Creek Church road
with view to installing electric lights
in place of the present gas lamps
which are declared Inadequate.
The association went on record ex-
pressing thanks and commencing the
House members who voted against the
Wilson merger pact in committee ano
added that "the association is espe.
cially grateful to Senator Capper. chair.
man of the Senate District committee
and his conferees, who voted for an ex.
animation and analysis of the mergel
agreement by DR.. Milo r. Maltbie anc
the Bureau of Efficiency, and commends
the thorough and painstaking work Of
both DR.. Maltbie and the Bureau OF
Efficiency"
A resolution expressing appreciation
of the local press for the stand taker
on the merger and gas propositions ano
the American fair play and square dea
to the defenseless people of the Dis.
trict' also was adopted.
Roberts Is Honored.
Mr.. Clayton presented resolution
which was also unanimously adopted
expressing deep appreciation for the
valuable and effective services rendered
by William A. Roberts, vice chairman
OF the public utilities committee of the
Federation of Citizens Associations
generously rendered to all the people OF
the District of Columbia. and that sc
recognizing at their full value thoSt
services Mr.. Roberts be elected ar
honorary member of the Brightwooc
Citizens Association"
The locating of fire house on Six.
teenth Street Heights north of Walter
Reed Hospital grounds, or in Takoma
Park was suggested and the Distric
authorities will be invited to examine
into the feasibility of such locations.
A. c. Haight urged that traffic light!
be installed at the junction of Georgis
avenue and Rock Greek Church roac
and Colorado avenue and Military road
The association adopted resolu.
ton, presented by Elmer Johnson. rec.
ommending to the District Commission.
ers that code of regulations be adopted
for installation of hot air, hot water
vapor, steam and electric heating plant,
in buildings in the District. including
the requirement that engineers and con-
tractors undertaking the installation
of heating plants be required to reg
lister as is now required of plumbers.
In the absence of President Charles
w. Ray, who is in Atlantic City on a
wedding trip. Vice President L. F. Ran
dolph presided, with William D. Wilson
as secretary.