Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1929-06-23
CAPITAL GROWING
INDUSTRIAL Center
President Darr of Commerce
Chamber Lauds EXPOSE
ton Plans.

The vital necessity Of steady expan-
sion of the industrial and commercial
activities Of greater Washington, those
OF Q nature not detrimental to the
aesthetic phases Of the National Capital
yet sufncient to provide q livelihood and
business stability for the mounting pop
uiation, was emphasized by Charles w.
Chamber Of Commerce in radio adj
dress last night over station WMAL.
The character Of Washington has
changed In . marked degree from con-
ditions In its earlier days, and the
major portion Of its present half mil
lion population no longer can depend
upon Government occupations for en-
ploypnent, he declared in outlining the
purpose Of the nth annual industrial
exposition to be staged In the Fan,
which Is to promote proper development
Of local industrial activities.
Change In Condition.
'In the early days, O great majority
Of the employed residents of the Dis
trict were In Government service" he
pointed out, but with the growth Of
Washington to q metropolis Of more
than 500 900 inhabitants, this condition
has long since passed.
"At the present time, 1t Is estimated
employed In the Capital only one-fifth
ind work with the Federal Government,
and an additional per cent are in the
Districts employ. OF the $50, 900 EN-
ployed outside governmental establish
ments, $4,000 md direct employment
in the manufacturing industries and
q like number in the building trades.
A half dozen Of the larger stores alone
employ $500 and the smaller retail
stores give employment to $4,000 more.
This can mean but one thing: That
needs opportunities in private industry
In which to gain q livelihood. AS the
population increases, and we know 1t
has done so tremendously in recent
years, the opportunities for employment
must be increased through fostering
the development Of home industries.
$lee, 100000 Production.
Comparatively few realize. probably,
that according to the latest census esti-
mate the Greater washington metro
politan area, including sections of near
by Maryland and Virginia, today pro-
duces annually total Of manufactured
products valued well in excess Of $780,
000,0 900. The owners and operators OF
these manufacturing agencies are per-
forming a service of the highest value
to Washington, and the object Of the
industrial exposition is to call attention
to the important contributions which
they are making to the economic and
social welfare of the community. These
concerns furnish the majority Of the
exhibits ct the industrial exposition,
and these will reveal o wealth of In
ventiveness, of manufacturing skill and
Of executive and managerial capacity
in the most vivid fashion"
Mr.. Darr declared that industrial ex-
pansion in and near Washington need
In no wise mar the beauty OF the Ma
tional Capital. He pointed out that
many industries can be made physically
non objectionable, and that It is now
universally recognized that manufac-
turing establishments may be Sc
planned and constructed as to At in
with the general character Of par
ticular community and become an as
set rather than q liability to the ap-
pearance Of the community. This Il
particularly true Of the smokeless, cleo
trically operated plants, he said.
The chamber now Is preparing fol
the annual industrial exposition which,
b TO be held this year the week begin
ming October n.