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The Washington times., 1934-03-10
BAN ON WIVES
CONDEMNED
AS ABSURD
Rule Is Rank Discrimination,
Miss Penn Asserts in
! Radio AddreS
By DUNCAN FORSYTH


National officials of the Ameri.
can Federation of Government
Employees have declared war on
Section 213 Of the Economy Act,
otherwise known as the married
persons clause.
The organization has been on
record since its annual conven-
tion last September in opposition
to the clause, and President E.
Claude Babcock and Secretary
Treasurer Esther Penn last night,
In radio talks, came out firmly
for its abolition.
Discrimination Seen
Miss Penn declared that act
ually the clause is a discrimina-
Eon against women. She said:
"This Section 213 may be
0ugar-cOated; it may seem to
apply both to men and to
women; in reality it is an attack
against women, and we resent it.
"Our organization will not be
Oontented until we have stricken
from the law this discrimination
against women. We want the
repeal of Section 213 Of the
Economy Act and q return to
. really acceptable Government
standard Of Government en-
plOyment, not based on sex or
marital status"
President Babcock said that the
section represent a throW-back
to medieval times, when women
were regarded as property. Today,
he said, woman is recognized as
. person; but, he added:
"The august Congress of the
United States of America in the
fourth decade of the twentieth
century suddenly decided that
if q man couldn't earn enough
for the family, the woman, his
wife, shouldn't be permitted to
do so.
mot EQUAL PACT"
''The Congress decided that
marriage isn't an equal part
nerShip, that if the earnings Of
one of the two people joined to-
Gether by God and man are in
sufficient for them and their
children, the other may not
help.
''Is it a crime for a wife to
help her husband? Is it a
crime for a husband to help
his wife, in their mutual and
partnership effort to carry on
the family?
"Sh0uld marriage carry the
forfeiture Of the right to work
by either marital partner?"
"Let's repeal this foolish Sec
tiOn 213."
The occasion for the attack on
Section 213 at this time, it was
understood, is the beginning Of
an investigation of the marital
status Of employees in the Inter
nal Revenue Bureau, said to be
sponsored by Representative John
J. Cochran CD of Missouri, who
was largely instrumental in hav-
ing Section 213 adopted.
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
P. r. r. Proposes
IS Pct. Pau Cut

PHILADELPHIA, March 10
Acting under provisions of the
employe representation plan. the
Pennsylvania Railroad in series
Of preliminary meetings has
about completed serving notice
on employees Of a proposed Is per
cent deduction in wages to super.
sede the current 10 per cent re.
duction which terminates on
June 30.
The Association of Shopcrafts
has countered with a request for
a 10 per cent increase in the basic
rate, this 10 per cent increase be.
ing addition to the restoration
Of the 10 per cent deduction now
being made.
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
JOHN COSTELLO A GUEST

John F. Costello, Democratic
national committeeman for the
District, and Charles E. Stewart,
administrative assistant to the
Attorney General, will be the
guest speakers at a meeting of the
Democratic League Of America
luncheon at the Arlington Hotel
next Monday.
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
DECLARES War on MARRIED PERS
StarLingFroHcs
In Paradise'Of
D. s. Building

"Sneaky," the Startling, Is en-
joying high life at the Depart
ment of Agriculture.
Three weeks ago he myster1-
ously made his appearance in
the glass-roofed patio Of the
main building, and was prompt
" christened "Sneaky."
Nobody has yet figured out
a way to get him out, so bird
lovers have been feeding him
and he is flourishing in his
clustered, warm home that
forms a vivid contrast to the
lot of his brothers in the cruel
outside world.
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
Taxi DriUer Fined
$40 in Drunk ChQrQe

Merrill S. Locke, 20. taxi driver
was fined $40 on a drunk charge
and $25 on a charge of having a
bottle of unsealed liquor in his
possession. when arraigned yes
terday before Judge Ralph Given
in Police Court today.
Policeman w. D. Young, Of No
8 precinct, testified he arrested
the defendant at Sixth Street and
Massachusetts, Avenue Northeast
yesterday, after he had been In
a collision with another automo
bile. The occupants Of the other
car refused to prosecute, the po
liceman said, and he then ar
rested the defendant, who ap
peared to be intoxicated.
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
WINS DESIGN AWARD

Miss Carol M. Smith, whose
home is in the 1900 block Fair
mont st. N. w., and who is a
senior at Rollins College. Winter
Park, Fla, has won second prize
for her book Of design in the stu
dent art exhibition at the college,
her parents here were told today.
Miss Smith is the daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs James Ernest Smith
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
Service to Honor
CriSDlIS AttUcks

Services commemorating the
death of CrispuS Attucks, first
Negro soldier to die in the Revo-
lutionary War will be held tomor-
row at II a. m. at Metropolitan
A. M. e. Church. The services
are being sponsored by the James
E. Walker unit Of the American
Legion and Representative Oscar
De Priest will deliver the principal
address. Other patriotic organi-
cations have been invited to
attend.
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
STOP that COLD

DISTRESSING cold in chest or
- throat, that so often leads to
something serious, generally eases
up in five minutes when soothing,
warming Musterole is applied.
Rubbed in once every hour, relief
usually follows in five hours.
Better than q mustard plaster.
Musterole gets action because it's
NOT just a salve; It's . ''countcr.
iTritGnt"-stimulating, penetrating,
and helpful in drawing out pain and
Used by millions for 25 years.
Recommended by many doctors and
nurses. All druggists. In three
strengths: Regular Strength, Chill
dren's (mild), and Extra Strong.
Radio: Tune in the ''Voice Of
Experience" Columbia Network.
See newspaper for time.
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
DeadIine Today
For StriD STAMPS

The Internal Revenue Bureau
yesterday set today as a deadline
for the purchase Of strip stamps
for containers of distilled spirits.
Under the liquor taxing act,
stamps must be affixed to all con-
tainers of distilled spirits sold or
possessed for sale. The stamps
are intended as evidence that the
liquor Is fully tax paid.
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
Mrs. Harmon Named
Rebek1h'S DeLe01te

Mrs. Carrie Harmon, Falls
Church, Va, has been elected
delegate of Laurel Rebekah Lodge
Of Falls Church to the State as
sembly which will be held in
Lynchburg during May.
Mrs. Jessie Kearns will serve az
alternate,
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
PURSE LOST AT MOVIES

Mrs. Joseph D. Kelly, 1900 block
Tilden st. N. w., reported to police
that her purse, containing $40,
was stolen from her while attend
ing a moving picture show last
night,
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
MAJOR FOX TO SPEAK

"A Biologic View of War" will
be the subject of an address by
Major Leon A. Fox, M. c., at the
meeting Of reserve officers in the
county building, Bethesda, March
t.
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
MRS. PELHAM TO SPEAK

Mrs. Gabrielle Pelham, retired
secretary of the Community
Center, Division 1913, will address
the music club of the Daniels
School of Music tomorrow at
4 p. M, at Asbury M. E. Church.
The Washington times., 1934-03-10

Contract Bridge players win find this hand a.
wen as others in the series to be presented BY
the WANT AID BRIDGE ANALYST Of exceptional
interest as an example Of the value Of good end
play. Try to play it yourself and II you can't find
out how it was played by an expert in . recent
tournament. See his method Of play published
IN todayS
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
How Would You Play This Hand?

s nth has the
contract for 8 no.
trum p. w est
opens club Queen.
How did the de-
clarer make his
contract?
The Washington times., 1934-03-10
ALWAYS DEAD TIRED?

ADVERTISEMENT
Evening star., 1934-08-19
Light Infantry Blues
Visit Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va, August
18.-Gen. Samuel Gardner Waller
Col. j. F. Bright, who is commanding
officer of the lst Virginia Regiment
and mayor of Richmond, and Maj
Robert B. Rose, in command of the
Light Infantry Blues encamped at
Virginia Beach, were hosts Tuesday
night at the annual dance of the
Richmond Blues at the Cavalier
Beach Club.
The organization, which dates back
to post Revolutionary War days, rates
as one of the Oldest military social
organizations in the United States
Its roster is a virtual Who's Who
of famous Virginians.
Unusual interest has been attracted
by an exhibit of marine paintings
this week in the Cavalier Hotel ball
room by E. A. Roure, Associated Press
staff artist during the Philippine up
rising and for many years treasurer
of the Artists of Carnegie Hall, Inc,
New York City.
Mrs. Celestial H. McMullin OF
Washington, who has been recuper-
ating from an illness, is expected to
arrive at the Cavalier Hotel on
August 20 for an extended stay.
Guests at the Cavalier Hotel during
the last several days include Walter
Chrysler, jr, and Carter Lodge, who
will remain over the week end; Ralph
Fowler, John H. Dodge and Edward
L. Cotter, all of Washington, and Mr..
and Mrs. r. E. Joyce of Chevy Chase
Evening star., 1934-08-19

at the Hotel Hcnlopen earlier in the
season. will return in 10 days for a
fortnights stay.
Mr.. Joseph M. Murphy of Wash
ington and New York, who is aSso-
ciated with the Catholic University
of Washington and is director of the
bureau of public relations of the
Columbia University Scholastic Press
Association, was a visitor to Reho-
both last Saturday and Sunday.
DR.. and Mrs. c. r. L. HALEY, who
have taken Seven Gables for August,
have as a house guest Mrs. Cecil
Anthony of Baltimore.
Mrs Darden, wife of Representa-
tive Colgate Darden from the second
district of Virginia, is the guest Of
her sister, Mrs. Ernest N. May, at
the cottage of Mrs. Darden's father,
Mr.. Irenee Gu Pont.
Mr. and Mrs. Archie L. Straub and
son William are guests at the Gun
days for two weeks.
Gen. r. v. Patterson will drive to
New York for the mid-week, returning
Saturday to join Mrs. Patterson and
their children, who are prolonging
their visit at the Gundrys.
Mr.. John Lewis Smith, jr., was host
at the week end to Miss Dolly Flem-
ing, Mr.. Robert v. Felming, Mr.. Don
de Voc and Mr.. j. L. Weir. Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Bennett Raymond were
also guests of the Smiths at Curlew
Lodge, Henlopen Acres.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert E. Bassett and
three children, Betsy, Kimbrough and
Sue, are to be for three weeks with
Mrs. Bassett's parents, Judge and Mrs.
Kimbrough Stone, who are in the
Dan Anderson cottage on Park avenue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Egmont Horn and
family and Mrs. Horns brother, Mr..
Chauncey B. Handy, and his family
return to Washington this week end.
Miss Mary Marsh has for 10 days
been a visitor with Mrs. Edwin Row
land and her family.
Representative Wilbur L. Adams of
Delaware has returned to Washington
after a week passed here at the home
of his mother, Mrs. Lavinia Adams.
Miss Bertha Wilson of Sandy
Spring, Md, and Miss Bertha Ohr
of the Calverton, Washington, are
guests at the Hotel Henlopen.
Mr. Chesley Jurney, sergeant at
arms of the United States Senate,
was a luncheon guest at the Hotel
Henlopen on Sunday.
Mr.. C. L. Sherman of Hartford,
Conn, has been for 10 days the guest
of Mrs. Lewis Emery. Mr.. Sherman
for Is years was the editor of the
Hartford Times, the Oldest newspaper
in the United States in continuous
publications. news organ to which
George Washington was subscriber
and in which the Declaration of In
dependence was published as news.
Evening star., 1934-05-15

gated again. The interested con-
Germs did not know where these ships
would ultimately 60 but admitted pri-
vately that once 6ismantled they
might 60 to Japan. The Department
Of Commerce again refused to sell, and
In order not to keep the liners idle,
decided to recondition and put them
In commission again.
Solution Sought.
The question Of what to do with
these obsolete liners Is worrying the
Department Of Commerce. It realizes
that under the present circumstances
1t would be unpo)ttical to allow them
to be sold to private concerns which
may turn them over to foreign coun-
tries.
On the other hand, It would be q
somewhat expensive proposition to
keep them In commission just for the
sake Of avoiding them being scrapped
for purposes unsympathetic to the
American people.
According to those who are making
q study of the situation, it appears
that the best solution would be to
have them scrapped by the Govern
ment, thus giving employment to a
number of men, and the scrap iron
should be disposed Of by the Govern
ment for well-defined economic and
constructive purposes.
Evening star., 1934-05-15
RECOVERY PROGRAM
ADVANCES CLAIMED
Senator Pittman Says New
DEAL Is Gaining Steadily
in Influence.
Nv the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
RENO, New. May Ex-senator Key
Pittman of Nevada, told a University
Of Nevada graduating class yesterday
that while much of the recovery pro-
gram of the Roosevelt administration
lis still in the experimental stages,
remarkable advances have been
made"
The Senator, who came here from
Washington by airplane to deliver
the address. said:
"The industrialists and bankers
found in 1880 and during the period
up to March 4. 1888, they had lost
the confidence of the people and had
no power to meet the conditions that
confronted the country.
They then turned to the govern
ment as the only source which ap-
peared to have this power to meet
the situation. Acts were passed to
permit the government to temporar-
lily take the place of banking and in
duStry.
There were bound to be errors and
mistakes. The process of recovery
has been slow and yet it is advancing
steadily"
Evening star., 1934-05-15

plying between New York and Euro
pean ports.
When Secretary Roper took over
administration Of the Department Of
Commerce, he found an agreement to
sell most of the Shipping Board
liners for scrappdng purposes. These
contracts were stopped at once, and it
was stated then that these ships could
be scld only II Congress took q deci-
sion to that effect.
Ever since 1882 the japanese gov
ernment has been buying ships no
longer sufficiently modern to attract
tourists. These purchases we're made
principally In Great Britain and Can
ada. Old but seaworthy liners were
sold for the price of scrap iron.
Some time ago o New York con-
cern wanted to buy the Leviathan and
two other liners for scrapping pur-
poses. Upon investigation 1t was dis
covered that the ultimate destination
Of these ships would be Nangasaki.
The deal did not 60 through.
Pressure Exerted.
Recently, however, the same inter-
ests, backed by some influential Amer
leans, began to bring pressure upon
the Department of Commerce to sell
them these white elephants" which
were costing the taxpayer money and
were of no use to this country.
The matter was thoroughly investi-
Evening star., 1934-05-15
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR
ELECT R. M. BROWN.
Officers Named at Annual
C0ncIave of Grand
Commandery.

Roland M. Brown was elected grand
commander last night at the annual
conclave of the Grand Commandery
of Knights Templar in the Masonic
Temple attended by distinguished
knights from the District and ad-
joining States.
Arthur NJ Poynton was named dep
uty grand commander. Other officers
selected included: Arthur c. Shaw,
grand generalissimo: Maurice l..
Brewton. grand captain general;
James Graham, grand senior warden;
j. Fred Huber, grand junior warden;
James Shera Montgomery, grand pre-
late: Frank E Gibson, grand treas
urer; j. Claude KEEPER. grand re-
corder; j. Walter Karsner, grand
standard bearer; Otto B. Roepke,
grand sword bearer; Fred E. Blood,
grand warder. and Clarence J. West,
grand captain of the guard.
The new grand commander has
been active in Masonic circles for a
number of years. He is member and
past officer of Naval Lodge, No. 4, OF
F. A. A. NJ; Washington Naval Lodge,
No. 6, r. A. M; Orient Commandery,
No 5, K. T; Martha Chapter, No. 4.
o. E. s.. and is president of the
Amounted High Priests Convention of
the District. Comdr. Brown will lead
a delegation from Washington that
will attend the triennial conclave of
the Grand Encampment of Knights
Templar at San Francisco in July.
West. the new grand captain of
the guard. is a past commander OF
De Molay Commandery. No. 4.
Past Grand Comdr. Joseph H. Mi
lanS presented the retiring grand
commander, William H. Harrison, with
a jewel. gift of the Grand Com
mandery.
Evening star., 1934-05-15
At ARE GIVEN JOBS

The unemployment registers Of the
Civil Service Commission took an
other cut In the week ended May IL.
the report Of the commission today
showed. with A persons placed In en-
ployment-2l probationaI and 26 by
reinstatement or transfer.
Over the same period, two names
we're added to the lists locally and
18 from other points, bringing the
total still reported eligible for work
to 2.O35,
Evening star., 1934-05-15

Toy Balloon Goes Far.
Having travelled at least TOO miles
from Alsace-Lorraine, toy balloon has
just been picked up in Sweden.
Evening star., 1934-05-15
HOUSE TAKES ACTION
Passes Bill Granting Mrs. Grace

Passes Bill Granting Mrs. Grace
Coolidge Postal Privilege.
The House decided yesterday that
Mrs. Calvin Coolidge, widow Of the
former President, should be able to
send her letters without paying
postage.
It passed and sent to the Senate
the Granfield bill which would give
her the same privilege as that ex-
tended to all ether Presidents widows.
The bill provides simply that all
mail matter sent by post by Grace
g. Coolidge, widow Of the late CAL
win Coolidge, under her written auto
graph signature. be conveyed free
Of postage during her natural life"
Evening star., 1934-05-15
Veterans to Have Banquet.

William H. Armstrong, commander
in chief of the United Spanish War
Veterans, and the National Legislative
Committee of that organization will
be honored at a banquet in the May
flower Hotel tonight at 7:30 O'Clock.
Charles A. Strobel, commander Of the
Department of the District of Co
lumbia, is in charge of arrangements
Evening star., 1934-05-15

upon al the great problem. being discussed and which
be settled by the votes Of the American people, THE LITERARY DIGEST
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careful work. and reaching thousands
and peodes office, parts the world The reader depend
THE DIGEST with absolute certainty es from week to week,
al prejudice and pstinp the es Of the Nations mind the
facts affecting M and the Of oil the great problems toward
settlement
Evening star., 1934-05-15
SALE Of OBSOLETE
us. SHIPS BANNED
New Policy Blocks Ultimate
Purchase by Nations In
creasing Armaments.
BY CONSTANTINE BROWN.

Because of the danger that ships
purchased in this country for scrap
ping purposes may find their way to
countries which are increasing their
armament, obsolete American liners
will no longer be sold to private con-
Germs for scrapping.
1t is reported that besides the
Leviathan, which now is being re-
conditioned at the cost of about ST.
600, 900, other steamers which are now
laid up as uneconomical may be put
into the service agair, in spite of the
fact that they are out of date COM
pared with the new ships which are
Evening star., 1934-05-15

the results appear THE LITERARY DIGEST All the
figure, given detail and will be and explained State State
until the poll completed The first will be the May 18Th
issue reports will have unqu. political Leaders,
the and citizens Of the whole DIGEST readers Of will
get them first and in the complete detail.
At the time and all through the THE LITERARY DIGEST will be
gathering carefully and all the facts and al sides bearing
Evening star., 1934-05-15
MAY GET DEFICIENCY
BILL DURING WEEK
House Expected to Receive 1884
Supply Measure Containing
D. C.. Items,

The 1884 deficiency supply bill.
carrying a number of items for the
District, is expected to be reported
to the House this week by the APP
preparations Committee.
The deficiency estimates for the
District, transmitted to Congress by
the Budget Bureau, included $55, 1000
to pay the salaries of 81 traffic po
licemen between December l. 1888
and June 80, 1884; S7,16465 for re-
funds on assessments for paving
streets, s12.358.86 to pay judgments
and s43,500 for the booster pumper
at Dalecarlia Reservoir.
The deficiency in the Police De-
partment appropriation resulted from
the transfer of the 81 traffic officers
from the pay roll of the street car
companies. following consummation
of the merger December !, last.
Tow po11oon Goos Tor
Evening star., 1934-08-07
CLUB PROTESTS AGAINST
'COMMUNlSTIC TREASON
Secretary Perkins Receives Let
ter Citing "Failure to Pro-
tect Citizens"

In letter TO Secretary Of Labor
Perkins, made public today, the Wash
ington Monarch Club protested
against failure of our Government to
give adequate protection to the law
abiding citizens from the machina-
tions of REASONABLE groups"
The protest. signed by F. Carol
Howard, club secretary, was aimed at
the demands of the National Com
mittee for the Defense of Political
Prisoners that the Labor Department
do not prefer deportation charges
against members of the Communist
party. The Communist party as legal
party, the committee claimed, should
be recognized as such by Secretary
Perkins.
After quoting records from the testi-
mony of Communists before the
Hamilton Fish Investigating Commit
tee. the Washington Monarch Club
charged that the recovery efforts of
the Government had been nullified in
part by communistic activities. IF an
American citizen were TO go to Italy
or Russia or Japan and engage in
any such reasonable activities as
these groups are constantly engaged
In the protest said, "they would be
executed within "a hours
Evening star., 1934-08-07
WASHINGTON STORES
NET $234,947,OOO
6,i39 Retail Establishments EN-
ployed 27,302 Full-Time
Workers Last Year.

During 1888 Washington had 6130
retail stores with net sales of s234,-
p470o9, IL was announced today by
the Census OF American Business.
The stores, owned by 5,374 pro-
prietors. employed 27,3O2 full-time
and 4.44e part-time workers, and a
total pay roll of S32, ,333, 600
Comparable figures for 1929. when
the last business census was made,
were not made public for the District
and for the States, but for the coun-
try as a whole. total net sales dropped
from s49,li4.653.0 900 for i,543, 1853
stores to s25. 700, ,7l2,oo0 for 1880, $3.50
stores in 1888.
Employment, however. made a much
better showing, and on December Is,
1888. was four per cent greater than
the average for 1929. For the coun-
try at large. the average full-time
employment for the year Of 1888 was
2,691.3 and part-time employment
was 730 900, against 1925 averages
Of 1888 .58l and 676.559, respectively.
Pay rolls, on the other hand, Shrunk
tremendously. The total pay roll for
retail employees in 1929 was $685. :
$50, 900. and in 1888 was only $2,92l,- :
e4e, 900.
Evening star., 1934-08-07

fconllnued Prom First Psge)
festerosy. Mr.. Roosevelt saw and
heard Of the results OF the vithering
vsve 81 sridness.
Federal oficials assured the Presi-
dent there was no danger Of famine.
but reported the drought Was per
alstently spreading ia devattation.
Must Provide" for Future.
eve have to provide in the DAYS
20 come Mr. Roosevelt told the
throng surrounding his train at
Hagre. Mont. for the elimination Of
the causes OF not only drought, but
of the conditions that come from
drought
Lawrence WestbroOk. assistant 70
Harry l. Hopkins. Federal relief ad
ministrator. reported that the drought
now extends 70 ~ States and affected
about IN 600 900 persons. He believed
more than the t525. 900 900 already
allocatsd by the President and Con-
gress would be required TO meet the
problem.
To-day he will hear the story Of
farm conditions from various experts
who have bcen sent from the North
Dakota State capitol to give an accu-
rate report on the inroads Of aridity.
Corn crops burned irreparsbly by
the blazing sun will be part of the
picture. and the need for water in
the State viii be explained in detail.
Representatives from South Da-
kota will Join in describing the drought
situation TO the Presidents aides A
committee Of about 25 persons will
comprise the two groups.