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The Washington times., 1932-06-23
BY LEWIS HANEY
Director of New York Uni
versity Bureau of Business


versity Bureau Of Business
Research.)
Little straws often show which
way the wind blows and l
think that a price slip handed
to me yesterday by certain
downtown barber shop is import
ant.
For years have been paying
so cents for a hair cut.
Occasionally have enjoyed the
luxury of q sharpoo for 80 cents.
Once or twice in the palmy days
of 1929 l let some barber sell
me on a "singe" at so cents.
Prices Cut Sharply
AS their time has gone by,
these charges for services have
got out of line. ! Bread, butter,
eggs and meat have gone down.
The 5 cent cigar and the 5 cent
shine have returned. But such
service charges as BARRIERS make
have held up.
NOW bIAS sip ACACA w - .
slip in prices. Hair cuts at this
high class shop are marked down
33 1-3 per cent to 40 cents. The
needless and probably useless
singe is reduced so per cent to
Is cents. The reStfuI "Oil sham
poo" drops Is per cent and now
is available at so cents.
Thus we find another read
iustment" taking place. Pigiron
has long been at pre-war levels.
Now one can get his hair cut
at a price more nearly in line
with what his father paid.
Rents Coming Down
Incidentally, this shows that
rents are slipping. Probably the
barber would long since have
sought to cut more hair by cut
ting prices if it had not been for
his lease. Probably he has con-
vinced his landlord that it is a
question of lower rent or a failure
and an empty shop.
Gradually the process of de-
flatiOn and readjuStment to per-
manently lower price levels is
spreading throughout the business
The Washington times., 1932-06-23
GRAND SILVER RECEIVER

James P. Winchester, chairman
of the board of Wilmington Trust
Company, has been appointed re-
ceiver in Chancery Court at Will
mington, Del, for F. & w. Grand
Silver Stores, Inc, upon applica-
ton of Imperial Manufacturing
Company of New York, a cred
itor. The company has consented
to the receivership.
The Washington times., 1932-06-23
Building Boom Seen
In Campaign Months

The campaign months of the
last five presidential years have
been good building construction
periods as compared with the cor
responding months of the II non
presidential years, according to a
survey just completed by Admin
istrative and Research Corpora
ton. New York
The results show that contracts
for actual campaign months ran
1872 per cent higher than for
the corresponding periods in non
presidential years.
The Washington times., 1932-06-23
UTILITY EARNINGS OFF

Public Service Corp. of New
Jersey and subsidiaries for May
reports gross earnings of $l0,259,-
1877 against $11.343,849 for May,
1881. a decrease of $l,084, ,682,
while net income from opera
tions totaled $3,258,750 against
$3,53l,910 in 1881, a decrease Of
$273,160. The balance available
for dividends and surplus for
May mounted to $2,073,817
against $2,218,695 in May, 1881,
a decrease of $144,878.
The Washington times., 1932-06-23
Perfect Circle Sets
Canadian Sales Mark

The Perfect Circle Co. reports
a gain of 3S per cent in Canadian
sales for the first five months
this year over the same period
of 1881, setting a new all-time
Canadian record. Sales for May
showed a gain of 48 per cent
over the same month last year.
Perfect Circle piston rings are
now being manufactured in
Toronto.
The Washington times., 1932-06-23
Union Pacific MGy
Net Off ODer Half

Union Pacific System reports
May net operating income of
$577,323, comparing with $685.
TIC in May, 1881.
Net operating income for five
months ended May 81, 1882, was
$3,855,701, against $5,487 ,235 in
first five months of preceding
year,
The Washington times., 1932-06-23
Collateral Loans
E1Sed for NY. Banks

For the June 80 examination
New York State banks and trust
companies may value stocks held
as collateral against loans at their
average price for the preceding
year, and all bonds with an in
vestment rating of "B" or better
at par.
The Washington times., 1932-06-23
Boston and Maine
Wants Bond Issue

The Boston and Maine railroad
today asked the Interstate Com.
Inerce Commission for authority
to issue $4,000, 900 of first mort
gage. 30-year 8 per cent gold
bonds.
The Washington times., 1932-06-23
WASHINGTON TIMES

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WASHINGTOE AND ALEXANDRIA
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bv carrier
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Orders can be sent by mail or telephone
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The Washington times., 1932-06-23

Don't look for For Rent" siEns
consult the vacancies advertised
daily In the Rental Columns Of the
Classified Section.
The Washington times., 1932-06-23
Business Opportunities

AMUSEMENT Enterprise expanding, needs
capital, either active or silent partner.
For appt., write BOX C-339, Times-Herald.
FILLING station, L acre land 5-rOom
bungalow; we'll water: eIec., mi. so. of
Warrenton. No Is Highway P. w. Clary.
FOR SALE. shoe shine parlor best To-
cation in S E.. rent cheap; for infor'
nation see Mr.. Cohen. 4O5 9Th ST: 5. f
GROCERY store modern fixtures living
quarters above Leaving city. LIN. 45l2
GROCERY and meat market; cash bust
ness; excellent opportunity; terms if
needed Room II. 426 5th st. N. W.
GEORE SPITZ
United States
High Jumper
REAL BARGAIN-Rooming house for
sale reas.; leaving town. WE. 2773.
ROOMING HOUSE-Newly decorated and
furn. 11O6 Sth St. N. W. bet. 3 and q
VALET sHoP-street entrance store
rent. $50. Hotel Pennsylv ania. No. 20
F ST. n. W.
The Washington times., 1932-06-23
OPPORTUNITY

A corporation national in scope now
forming requires executives with the gen
eral qualifications and finances as out
lined
The Washington times., 1932-06-23
Vice President and
Assistant General Manager

A gentleman with general business
knowledge and with a knowledge of Ma.
tionaI advertising and sales work and
who is in immediate position to invest
81 900 or more in the corporation will be
considered
The business of the corporation will con-
sist of manufacturing and selling an, es,
sential commodity to the drug and allied
trade. The field for the outlet of the com:
modify is virgin the product has received
highest Endorsements from leading drug au-
thorites the investments are amply Sc
cured. and pay margin of profit far
above the average.
The position pays substantial salary.
the corporation has every prospect OF
most brilliant future.
Investigation by financiers without ser"
vices is also requested. ,
All communications held In strict conf conn,
dence Others interested in the enterprise
have been notified of this advertisement;
In reply tell something of yourself and
address BOX C-1S2. Times-Herald.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26
THE REAL THING

!; Maid; oh, madam, where are your lovely pearls tonight? ! Mistress: I'm not wearing them. Winnie.
 Maid: Oh, what pity, ma'am !. An they make you look so like a real lady!-Tit- Bits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26

Mary's parochial school where he was valedict0rian of the 1928 class. He was aSmember of the varsity swimming team, which was run nerup in the state scholastic meet in New Haven last month. He plans to enter Dartmouth where his brother. John, is captain Of the Hanover swimming / team Fowler prepared for high school at Driggss grammar school and while at Crosby. was member of the senior Dramatic Club. He will enter Brown university in Sep tember
 Crean is a graduate of Webster grammar school and plans to en- roll at Connecticut Agricultural college. Reisinger was vaiedictor- ian of Sacred Heart parochial school in 1928 and at Crosby was editor of the Argus and a member of the French and Math clubs.
 Tierney received his first sheep skin from St. Francis Xavier par ochial school where he graduated as valedictorian. At Crosby he was editor of the Argus and member of the Math and French clubs. In September he plans to enter Mid- dlebury college. !
 Wilson graduated as salutatorian from East Farms grammar school four years ago and while majoring In Crosby was a membef of the varsity football and baseball teams. He plans to enter Connecticut Az gies. Guilbert graduated from St. Mary's parochial school and at Crosby was president of the Oc- equations Club.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26
Janice Packard
 ice-president;
 Monagan Secretary
Douglas Fowler Treasurer -Crean Business Manager of Class Book -Resinger Editor-in-C Chief -GuiI. bert Chairman of Prom Committee

John Joseph Luddy, son of Mrs Elizabeth Luddy of 97 Cherry street, was chosen president of the 1882 class of Crosby High school at an assembly of the senior class this morning in the school audi torium. Janice Barbara Packard, daughter of MT and Mrs Frederick A. Packard of ITO Walnut street, was elected vice-president, Thom- as Mulry Monagan. nephew of Mary A. Monagan and son of the late Dr and Mrs Charles Monagan, was chosen secretary and Douglas M. Fowler, son of Maltby s. Fow- Ter of Hfllcrest, Middlebury, was :, named treasurer.
 James J. Crean, of 16 Fairview street was elected business man. ager of the class book while Alouis F, Resinger, son of Mir and Mrs Louis Reisinger of 86 Oak street, was chosen editor-in-chief of the class book. Martin Joseph Tier ney, son of MT and Mrs Martin Tierney of 101 Highland avenue was named assistant editor of the class book and Edgar Clark Will son, son of MT and Mrs F. w. Will son of 2157 East Main street, was chosen chairman of the ring com mittee. George F. Guilbert, son of A. F. Guilbert of 241 Walnut street was chosen chairman of the prom committee.
 Luddy is graduate of St. Mary's parochial school, where he fin ished his eight year course as sal utatorian. He, was member of the Spanish Club and will enter Columbia college in September Miss Packard prepared for Crosby at Walsh school and during her four years at Crosby was a mem Der of the Dramatic Club. playing the leading role last week in the senior production, ""Tea Toper Inn" She was also a member of the varsity basketball team for two years, baseball and swimming teams. German and Spanish clubs and the Argus staff.
 Monagan graduated from St
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26
Merritt Boulevard
 Ready for Bid
Commissioner Announces Seven Projects to
 Start Shortly

Highway Commissioner John A. Macdonald to-day announced s>.en new road building projects, in ciuded among which was the con- struction of the first section of the new Merritt boulevard in Stratford. work upon (which will start short ly after'the award of the contract.
 The seven jobs announced to-day will consist of the building of about 10 1-2 miles of pavement of vari- ous types, the construction of a concrete encased girder bridge and approaches over the Yantic river on Route No2 in Norwich and the erection of about seven-tenths of a mile of wire rope railing at vari- ous locations in New Canaan.
 The major paving jobs included in this letting are in Stamford, where 3 1-2 miles of reinforced concrete will be built on the south section of the Long Ridge road, and in Weston, where 3 IA miles of waterbound macadam will be laid over the present unimproved route between Weston center and Georgetown. The Stamford pro- ject will require more than 50,000 cubic yards of rock and earth ex- cayation.' Although one of the other paving jobs, that in Portland will be only a little more than 1 1-2 miles in length. it will require up- wards of 30,000 cubic yards of ex- cavation, in order to improve the line and grade.
 On the first section of the Mer- rit highway in Stratford, the paw ing will be slightly less than three quarters of a mile in length and will consist of bituminous maca- dam, ? 1-2 inches thick on a bro- ken stone base 1-2 inches in depth. Although the new auxili- ary post road is to be of rein- forced concrete, this particular sec tion. running through the Strat- ford meadow between the end of Main street and a point just west of the Washington bridge, is not fitted for concrete construction be- cause of the swampy ground. This one section will require some 10,- 900 cubic yards of excavatipg and more than 77.000 cubic yards of fill for the foundation and grading.
 Contractors bids on all of the work will be received at the high way departments headquarters in the State Office building. Hartford, up to l p. m., EST, next Mon- day.
 The projects announced by Com missioner Macdonald to-day are as follows:
 Town of Norwich: A concrete encased girder bridge and ap- breaches over Yantic river on Route No ?.
 Town of Portland: About S,2S5 Gospel Lane.
 Town of Stanford About 1s.217 feet of reinforced concrete pave
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26
TEAN ARTHUR has aperfect a fig.

screen stars everywhere are following.
 This is what you do. Substitute two delicious salads covered with Hell. mann's Mayonnaise every day for heavy cream soups, and rich, fattening foods. And then youthful slenderness and glorious energy gradually return! Start this Hellmann Plan at once. And be sure to use Hellmann's May. onnaise. Insist on it always. It con. sains only the finest fresh breakfast eggs, special salad oils, selected vine. gars, and rare spices.
 Certain mayonnaise makers have re. gently started using cheap, inferior ingredients in frantic effort to lower their prices and fool the public. But Hellmann's has fatly refused to do this. Hellmann's Mayonnaise remains absolutely unchanged, absolutely un. cheapened.
 OnlyremembertoinsistonH Hellmann's: You will be amazed and delighted at what it can do for you. And its creamy deliciousness will be revelation. At your grocer's then tomorrow.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26
To Have Supper
 at COlOnnade
Charles Island Retreatant
 Band to Meet Thurs | day Night

The Charles Island Retreatant band completed arrangements for their supper to be held at the Colonnade 10-16 State street, Thursday evening. April 2S. 1892, at 8 o'clock.
 The speakers of the evening are the Very Rev Edmund A. Baxter, o. F., the Honorable Judge E. P. O'Meara of New Haven, the Very Rev James Tyler and master of ceremonies, Attorney. Vincent Mill Ter.
 The retreatants will go on their retreat to Charles Island, Friday, July 29,, 30 and 31. and will leave the, island for Waterbury August l. 1882 at 2 a. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26
IA Year Old Girl
 Awarded s, 900
Theresa PeIIetier Compensated for Injuries Received
 in Auto Accident

Theresa Peiltier, 14 : year old student of the Waterbury High school was awarded damages of $S,OOo in a stipulation agreement with George ouilette and Frank P. Ryan, both of this city, filed in superior court today. Under the award she is given s1,500 against each defendant for injuries she
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26
DECISION IN FAVOR
 OF LILLIAN NOLAN

Judgment of s200 and costs was awarded Lillian Nolan of Water- bury against Norman c. Davidson of Bridgeport in decision handed down in the common pleas court to-day by Judge Miles f. McNiH. The plaintiff sued to recover Tor injuries she sustained when rla- ing in the defendants car on the Naugatuck- Waterbury road, when it figured in collision with an* other car. on FeDruary 8. 1881. M torney John F.. Tobin appeared Tor the plaintiff. Attorney John Char field of Bridgeport represented tl1s defendant.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26
CROSBY GRADS ELECT LUDDY PRESIDENT
GRAPE GROWERS | CLAIM BETRAYED BY GOVERNMENT
Loaned Them Sz4,000,- 900 to Boost Industry Then Laws Were En= acted That Killed Their Business

San Francisco, April 26.-UP) California farmers with $3O0.- 100000 invested in wine-grape lands charged government be trayaf' today in declaring for modification of the 18th amend ment and Volstead act to permit light wines. The $12,6O0 growers claimed the government lent them some SPA 100000 to bolstersthe in- dustry and then, after they had spent it, adopted policies which outlawed sale of their products.
 These products, the highly con- troversial wine bricks" and other grape concentrates, once were sanctioned by the department of justice; California Vineyardists' as- sociation directors said. Now. on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26
BOND ISSUES
 SOLD WELL

Washington. April 26.-UP)- A substantial over-subscription of two new government bond issues was indicated in announcement from the treasury that subscription books on the offerings were closed last night.
 The books were closed at the end of the first day, indicating the is- sues were well received by banks and other investors. The issues were offerings of $225, ,000,000 in one-year, 2 per cent certificates and an equal amount of two-year } per cent notes.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26

the basis of a federal decision in Missouri handed down last Feb ruary, the department forbids "wine brick sales.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26

suffered in an auto collision in afii@ ford, on Aug. 8. 1881.
 Tn the complaint it was allegf q that Theresa was a passenger in' OuDette's car when 1t collided witt' Ryan's machine in Milford. Pfr- ament scars on her face as a re- suit of the cuts made by flying glass was alleged in the complaiDt.
 She sought damages of $20. 0gp-'
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26

The navy proposes to spend $1.- 665, 400 for motor boats, anchors, chains and periscopes during the 1883 fiscal year. of which amount $550,000 will be for boats.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26
DON'T
  QUOTE ME
(By the United Press,

Washington, April 26-UP)- The economy drive in the federal government threatens to close the customs house in the national cap itol.
 It may. be news to many that Washington is a port of entry,
 But it is and has been since the beginning of the republic.
 Ocean-going ships once came up the Potomac and discharged cargo ct Georgetown. which now is a part of Washington. The George Town customs house was ranked only a little less m importance than New York and Boston.
 But for many years this trade i1as been forgotten yet the customs house has gone on. What is more, it's been a pretty thriving affair, collecting a half million dollars 8 year in revenue. Now it is a branch of the Baltimore customs house and is in charge of deputy col lector- and 19 employees. Most of its business comes through tobacco and other importers who bring their goods in through Baltimore but find it convenient to pay the duties here. And, being branch Ol tIiC uOuSS which handles liquor imports for the embassies, it actually takes care of most of the diplomatic licuor" business for foreign diplo- mats.
 In the midst of a tea party at the Italian embassy the flag, soaked with rain,' fel. from the front of the building. The tea went right on. Someone called the fire department and firemeh replaced tha flag.
 And speaking of embassy enter tainments, Japanese Ambassador Debuchi is said to have entertained tEe most extensively during the season now coming to a close. He is credited. with having given Is dinners and 34 luneheons. The Japanese opened their new em bas- sy during the winter.
 The navy proposes to spend s1.- 665, 400 for motor boats, anchors, chains and periscopes during the 1883 fiscal year, of which amount S550,000 will be for boats. ment on the south section. of the Long Ridge road.
 Town of StratfOrd: About 3.S15 feet of bituminous macadam on q broken stone base on Section No 1 of the Merritt highway.
 Town of Weston: About 17,154 feet of waterbound macadam on the Georgetown. road.
 Town of New Canaan: About 3,6S0 feet of wire rope railing at various locations.
 Town of West Hartford: About S,621 feet of bituminous macadaIn on a broken stone base on the Simsbury road.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26

In. the midst of tea party at the Italian embassy the flag, soaked with rain,' fel. from the front of the building. The tea went right on. Someone called the fire department and firemeh replaced tha flag.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1932-04-26
THAT MEAN FEELING

Stockton, Cal -. Out for a ride, Miss Floy Nissen. 16. did a little careless driving. Officer E. l.. Han- sen saw her driving slowly. only to speed up when other cars tried to pass her. What's the idea of driv- ing like that?" He asked. "Oh. just feel mean" she said. Hansen felt mean enough to give her a sum mons.
Evening star., 1932-11-28
HOOVER COMMENDS
MEDICAL REPORT
Costs of Care Committee
Told Significance Of Work.
Unable to Attend.

Commencing the work of the Com
mittee on the Costs of Medical Care,
President Hoover today expressed re-
gret that he would be unable to attend
its meeting tomorrow in New York, at
which its final report will be presented
1.-THE work of the Committee on the
Costs OF Medical Care during the past
five years is Of unusual significance, /"
the President said. When an moffi-
cial organization of distinguished ply
sicians, public health officers, social
scientists and representatives Of the
general public engaged on five-year
program of research present their final
report with its recommendations, 1t
should command general interest.
II wish to extend to the members Of
the committee my appreciation of their
efforts to aid In solving one of the most
vital problems facing our people today.
I regret that cannot be present at the
meeting of the National Conference on
the Costs Of Medical Care in the New
York Academy of Medicine on Novem-
Der 20 to hear the plans proposed by
the committee for the delivery of ade-
quate scientific medical care to all of
our people, rich and poor, at costs which
can be reasonably met by them in their
various stations Of life. I commend a
careful study of this report to the pro-
feSSional and community leaders
throughout the United States"
Evening star., 1932-11-28
FIDAC Homer PAID
TO UNKNOWN SOLDIER
Commander Hahn and Delegation
of Officials Decorate Tomb
in Ceremonies.

A wreath was laid upon the Tomb OF
the Unknown Soldier In Arlington Ma
tional Cemetery today by Comdr
Charles Ham, jr. of New York, Amer
ican vice president of the Fidac, ac-
companied by delegation Of present
and former officials of that interallied
veterans organization and the Amer
lean Legion.
The ceremony took place at noon and
was in observance of the twelfth ami
versary of the founding Of the Fidac, OF
which the American Legion is this
country's representative. Similar exer-
cises were held at the same time In the
various allied countries of Europe.
Accompanying Comdr. Ham were
Maj. Edward L. White, New Haven
Conn. honorary president of Fidac;
Col Thomas w. Miller, Wilmington
Del, past president: Maj. Julius /
Peyser, District of Columbia, past vice
president; Mrs. Julia Wheellock, ma
tional executive committeewoman, De
partment of Italy, American Legion;
Norman Landreau, District Of Columbia
American Legion; Maj. John Lewis
Smith, national executive committee
, man, District Of Columbia American
Legion, and a number of representa-
tives from the various embassies of the
former allies of the World War.
Following the ceremony at Arling-
ton, the delegation was received at the
White House by President Hoover.