Evening star., 1929-07-03
FEDERATION URGES
POLITICAL SCHOOL
Arlington County Citizens Re-
new Endorsement for Erec.
ton of Science Academy.
Special Dispatch to Tn. star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
LYON PARK, Va, July 3.-Estab-
lishment of an international academy
Of political science in Arlington County
in the vicinity of the Virginia terminus
of the Arlington Memorial Bridge,
architectural plans for which were con-
ceived by Rossel e. Mitchell, well
known architect Of Washington, Is
urged by o resolution adopted by the
Arlington County Civic Federation
meeting last night in the community
The action Of the federation last
night was q renewal Of an Endorsement
given 1t several years ago, when the
Mitchell.
Such an institution" the resolution
cites, "typifles the idealism of Wash
ington, who, in his farewell address to
Congress, urged the establishment here
of an institution whose curriculum
should embrace all matters pertaining
to human betterment, at which the
youth Of this ana other nations might
qualify Tor the highest service to man
kind"
Resolution ID Cited.
Il further expresses the conviction
that the national and international
problems now pressing for solution, in
cluding farm relief. emphasize the i'm
portance OF congressional action looking
70 the establishment OF such an iristi-
tuition in or near washington.
j. Cloyd Byars, sponsor of the resoIu-
ton, declared It Is generally conceded
that plans for the Institution are too
large for 1t TO be located In Washing.
ton, but such Is not the case In Ar
lington County. The project has been
looked upon with favor by members of
Congress and leading educators Of the
country, Byars asserted.
The resolution authorized the an
pointment OF committee of three "tc
develop interest in the establishment
Of this institution"
MAJ. Carey Brown Lauded.
When Mai. Carey H. Brown. assist
ant director Of public buildings and
public parks of the National Capital
departs for his new assignment, he will
carry with him the well wishes of the
united membership Of the federation
This fact was clearly indicated last
night when the federation unanimously
adopted Q resolution expressing its ap-
probation Of Maj. Browns services to
Arlington County.
Following the reading Of q letter
from A. ]. Webb, secretary Of the Ar
lington County Zoning Commission, in
viting attendance Of members of the
federation to meetings Of the commits
sion and suggestions on various xonine
problems confronting that body, the
meeting authorized the appointment OF
special committee Of three to co-op-
crate with the commission. Those as
signed to this work are Harry A. Fell
lows, Monroe II. Stockett and Fred
Campbell.
Looking to the welfare Of tourists
who pass through the county, r. E
Mann moved that the sanitation COM
mittee be instructed to take steps to
see that sanitary drinking water Is
furnished along all the highways. The
motion was adopted.
To Study Jail Conditions.
The internal improvement commit
tee, on suggestion Of Mann. was in
strlcted by the president. William G.
Huh, to make study Of conditions
at the jail. Mr.. Mann pointed out that
jail conditions were deplorable several
years ago, so much so that the citi-
zens agreed to q special tax levy for
improvements. The money, $11 900
was raised. he said, but has not been
used, despite the fact that conditions
have gradually become worse. )
Appointment Of special entertain-
ment committee to arrange for three