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Evening star., 1934-07-01
SEADROME DREAM
NEARING FRU|T|0N
P. w. A. Expected to Ap'
prove S7,OO0,0O0 AIIot.
ment for Project.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
The dream of a seadrome far out in
the Atlantic to serve as stepping
stone for transocean planes apparent
ly is coming true,
The P. w. A. was understood yester-
day to be nearing final approval of a
s7,OOO,oOO allotment for the purpose.
The money had been asked by the
Commerce Department for a seadrome
"a floating platform about 1,500 feet
long-to be anchored midway between
Bermuda and the Azores.
Ultimately, five or six of the man
made islands would be spaced between
the United States and Europe. The
cost would be about $35 100000.
Would Give U. S. Control.
Supporters say a single drome be-
tween Bermuda and the Azores would
permit a profitable transatlantic air
mail system, and that with the chain
complete the United States would con-
rol transatlantic mail, passenger and
express business.
The seadromes would be supported
by huge floats extending down to
platforms would be high enough to
escape the tallest waves.
Cost Put at $6,650, 900.
The Commerce Department is re-
ported authoritatively to have OBJ
tanned tentative offer from the Sea-
drome Ocean Dock Corporation to
construct a seadrome for about So
$4,000.
This concern asked P. w. A. last
Fall for a s30,000,000 loan to string
the seadromes to Europe. The Com
merce Department thought, however,
they should be a Federal development
and asked P. w. A. for 81 500 900 to
build a quarter section of one.
Secretary Ickes agreed, subject to
State Department and presidential ap-
proval. The State Department has
approved.
Evening star., 1934-07-01

and total Of about 81 lilo, 900, the
difference between that amount and
the total program cost was used to
pay for supplies and materials.
Glasses were held in almost every
conceivable place-in homes, forest
cabins, vacant houses, both by day
and night.
The projects, designed to provide en-
ployment for unemployed teachers were
under supervision of DR.. L. r. Alder
man, F. E. r. A. emergency educational
director. The figures given cover the
period from October, 1888. when the
program started, through March, 1884
when the granting of funds was
largely discontinued and the carrying
on of this educational work was left
In the main to the States.
Harry L. Hopkins, administrator,
has requested that. If at all possible
those States engaged in such work
conduct classes during the Summer
1t will be necessary. however. to pay
the costs out Of the general State
relief grants.
Evening star., 1934-07-01

pected to get under way formally
Monday.
The investigation is to be made by
M. p. Pop" Hanscom, local aeronau-
tical inspector for the department,
who is on an inspection trip to Roa-
noke, Va, today. Inasmuch as
Ingling's condition is not reported to
be serious, it is discretionary with the
Secretary of Commerce whether the
findings in his case will be made
public.
Evening star., 1934-07-01
BODY IS FLOWN HOME

ALBUQUERQUE, N. Mex, June 80
R.-An airplane left here this after
noon for Boston, Mass, bearing the
body of Edward Thaw of Milton,
Mass, killed yesterday in a plane
crash near Grants, N. Mex.
The body of Thurle Ellis of Auburn,
Me, the other victim of the crash,
was held at Gallup.
Evening star., 1934-07-01
lLLITERATE CLASSES
ATTENDED BY 113,7OO
Pupils in Al States Give Work to
1880 Unemployed
Teachers.

Rudimentary educational classes for
illiterates have been attended by
113,700 pupils in A States and gave
work to 4,830 unemployed teachers,
according to the F. e. r. A. The pu-
pills ranged from IA to u years of age,
with an average of IS years.
The total cost of this campaign
against illiteracy, tied in with relief,
was about $1,14o.0o0. Included in this
were salaries to the teachers who re-
ceived an average of $3.50 per month,
Evening star., 1934-07-01

Take one along on vacation. and
save your expensive watch. Keeps
accurate time. Sturdy nickel
q ate d case. Unbreakable
crystal.
Evening star., 1934-07-01
NEW WARSHIP BIDS
ARE SET FOR AUGUST IS
Date for Opening Contracts on "a
Vessels Announced by Sec
retary Swanson.

Secretary Swanson yesterday an
nounced August Is as the date for
opening bids for construction of "a
new warships.
This program will include one heavy
cruiser, the keel of which cannot be
laid down, under the London naval
treaty, until January 1 next: three
light cruisers of 10000 tons each. with
6-inch guns; two heavy destroyers of
1850 tons each; IL light destroyers of
1900 tons each and six submarines of
1900 tons each.
The bids will be opened at noon on
August Is. in the presence of Secre-
tary Swanson. Assistant Secretary
Roosevelt and other high-ranking
naval officials. Some are to be con-
structed in navy yards and some by
private shipbuilders.
Evening star., 1934-07-01

The delicious. cri S py
peanut centers you have
enjoyed covered in choc-
olate now with the
xool Koating you're hear
ing so much about.
Evening star., 1934-07-01

While away quiet
evenings with a
game OF poker.
This is an extraor-
dinarily good set
of chips for 29c.
Evening star., 1934-07-01
SALES BOOM REPORTED
Royal Typewriter Convention
Told of Record Business.

Told of Record Business.
Indication OF increasing business
activity was cited at a convention
meeting yesterday by George H.
Palmer, local ONCE manager Of the
Royal Typewriter Co., who told more
than 100 employees from Washington,
Baltimore, Richmond and other
Maryland, North Carolina and Vir-
ginia cities that business had in
creased more in the last six-month
period than during any similar period
In the history of the company.
The convention, held at the May
flower Hotel, was one Of Is similar
gatherings throughout the country.
A. r. King, manager Of the Baltimore
Office, and James z. Gardner, man
ager Of the Richmond division. also
spoke. A new typewriter was ex-
hibited.
Evening star., 1934-07-01
STUDENT PILOT, HURT
IN CRASH, IMPROVES

tute Inquiry of Ingling Acct
dent Under New Law.
The condition of Maurice Ingling,
1921 Madison street, 24-year-old stu
dent airplane pilot, injured Friday
in a crash at Capital Airport. was re-
ported as improved" yesterday at
Providence Hospital. He was not Sc
riously injured, it was said.
The Commerce Department aero
nautics branch investigation of the
crash, first local inquiry under the
newly enacted law requiring publica-
ton of findings in serious crashes and
permitting Government aeronautical
inspectors to subpoena witnesses and
papers and to swear witnesses, is eX-
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-02

If liqlor dispe lslrv We Rooiev elt's
statement was ma Il in r'plv to ques-
timer S remark That 8)J) Old fashlo led
saloons are reported to oe operating a.
long. Complaints on the return of the
SALON have been received nv the Presi-
d-nt from Missouri AMI OH States, he
declared.
New York: M haitian NAV ring out
the oldyear and drink the as 10 y
as il can keep its collective head above
The tables. New Years Eve celeorants
in hotels and restaurants may purchase
liquor up until five a. m. IN January first
instead OF calling halt at the usual
three a. m. deadine. Chairman e lward
P.lMullro)ney, of the State AlcoholBever-
age ControI ,ard announced that the
regular curfew resiric ions on liquor sales
will he relaxed for the New Years cele-
br9tion.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-02

Hoodlumsm is disease of the mind
which prompts the individual to commit
mischief: Ii manifests itself ic different
ways. either to vent the spleen upon
real or imaginary enemy or with no
other excuse than for having fun.
Christmas and New Year seasons offer
the best opportunity and, under cover of
night groups of young rowdes set out to
commit all sorts of mischief We have
no objection to young DULLES tramping
the streets singing and carrying on bOis-
terously but. they should confne them
selves to that.
When they open gates. enter upon pri
vate properties, remove and lay waste
valuable objects, storing houses and
breaking down fences. that is many
steps too far and we think there should
be something IN the police regulations to
abare the evil effectively. We suggest
that, by reason of such a small regular
police force the officials should be en-
powered to enlist certain number of
civilians to assist the regular force in
protecting property. Small squads of
of 80 civilians and one regular should
patrol the streets at sucn times to keep
the crowd moving. When doZeE or
so have beer taken in for disordery con.
duct, msdemeanor or tresspass and send
to Richmond that particular nuisance
will disappear. Some way should be
found for protecting the public from this
sart of bullism, There are high saaried
officials on the police force some of them
entilely superfuous and we think the
public is entitled to some corresponding
service for the price it pays.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-02
Buriiais

in the public Cemetery at Christiansted
Dec. 1888
l Edward Prince Died at the Rospi-
tai 81 years.
3 Viola LETTERS died at Kings Hill P.
Farm SO years.
a Thomas Dickerson died at the Hos
pital 69y ears.
a Daniel Simon died at KingshiII P.
Farm IA years.
u Thomas Sievenhoven died at the
Hospital So years.
IL Thomas Clendinen died in Town
SO years.
IL Franklin Hamilton Wilbekin died
at the Hospital II years.
IL Joseph Benjamin died at the Lep-
per Asylum 66.
20 Cooiie Rengue died at the Insane
Asylum 76 years.
II Sofia Adams died In town SO years.
20 Marie Bristol died at the Insane
Asylum So years.
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-02

and now regent of the new state Maui
chukuo, announced today she had re-
ceived no sslimony for two years and
therefore Intend to become a Buddhist
nun.
Berlin: = An ultimatum by powerful
Protestant Church body tonight open
ed rebellion of evangelical youth lea
ders to deprive ArchbishopLudwig Muel-
Ter of the last vestige of his authority
Representatives of thePastors Emergen-
cy Federation which embraces more
than 900 cIergymen whose spiritual
heads are former Reichbishop Erie
drich Won Bodel Shwingh, and the Rev.
Martin Nemoeler. gave Bishop Muel-,
Ter note which observers believed
might bring to head the bitter and long
standing Church controt ersy.
Miami Florida: Frances Harrel and
Helen Richey piloted their airpane, Out
door Girl over Miami tonight in a new
attempt to set new woman's refuellng
endurance flight record. The plane
took off to the air at 1.30 .. m today
and the first refueling contact was COM
pleted successfully at six p IN. Another
refuelng is scheduled at dawn tomor-
row
Washington: The N r. A yielded
tonight TO the violent protests OF clean.
ers and dyers from many parts of ,he
country snd ordered horizontal TWEEN
~ percent reduction OF minimum pri-
ces established by the industry's code
A pecia board was set up to study the
price situation. The cleaners cole pres
cribed varying minimum prices for
work in each city in the country and at
recent hearings spokesmen for the in
dustry contended the prices set were
ruinously high.
Havana: - The Cuban Government de-
cided today not to pay more than 81, O0O,-
coo on certificates due Monday on $20,
100000 bond issue originally sponsored
by the Chase sNational Bank. Minister
of the Treasury Emanuel Despaigne, said
we are moi repudiating the debt. but are
merely suspending payment until when
whole situation can be discussed
thoroughly with the officials of the Chase
Bank, in order to determine which part.
if any, of the debt is legal. President
Grau San Martin. told bank officials that
the obligation was 'ilIegitimate" since
the dep3sed President Gerardo Machado
contracted it. We cannot pay these
debt the product of ManchaGo's mis-ad-
mlnlstration, without suspendlng other
legitimate payments. including employ
es salaries and the Speter and Morgan
loans" said Senior Despalgne.
Washington President Roosevelt ITO
day reaff1rmed his opposition to return
of the old fashioned saloon and pointed a
new 20 the Democratic. National platform
St. Croix tribune. [volume] (Christiansted, St. Croix, V.I.) 1922-1937, 1934-01-02
FOR SALE

At Estate Constitution Hill Pure bred
and graded Milking goats
~"D WM BEATFYl ~
Evening star., 1934-05-12
'SLUM CLEARANCE
BEGUN IN ATLANTA
Only Municipality Where
Emergency Corporation
Has Started Work.

Although the conditions and need
of slum clearance projects have been
studied in a dozen cities, Atlanta re-
mains as the one municipality where
the Federal Emergency Housing Cor
poration has actually decided upon
and started preliminary work toward
construction Of low-cost housing units.
However, In other cities, such as New
York, public works money has been
used by limited dividend corporations
in the slum clearance work.
Washington has been one of the
cities considered, but Congress has to
pass the bill authorizing the District
to borrow the money. It is expected
that word concerning the status of
this bill will be forthcoming shortly.
In Atlanta the Government is en-
gagged in the condemnation work pre-
liminary to actual construction of the
housing units. BY exercising the
greatest secrecy officials were able to
purchase an entire block in the
Georgia city at an unusually low price.
This project first started under di-
rection of q limited dividend corpora
ton, but was subsequently taken over
by the Federal Government upon
formation Of the F. E. H. C.
A number of possible sites are Sc
lected in each city, under procedure
followed by housing officials, after
study has showed a need of low-cost
slum clearance. In order TO prevent
a rise in price Of the properties
within the areas decided upon the To-
Evening star., 1934-05-12
HOME WORK TOPIC
Of PLUMBERS UNIT
Federal Loans for Improve
ments to Be Discussed
at Meeting.

Cooperation with the Federal Gov
ernment in its plans to stimulate
undermining by lending from 5000 to
$4,000 to home owners who wish to
make improvements will be one of the
chief topics to be discussed at the
fifty-second annual convention of the
National Association of Master Plumb
ers in Washington, May 1881, ac-
cording to Robert ]. Barrett,
president.
with half the houses in the
United States in need Of modern
izing, the plumbing industry believes
that the suggestion for Nation
wide undermining campaign. which
has been made by the Federal Emer-
gency Council, Is very practical
one," says Mr.. Barrett. Especially
valuable are the renovizing cam
paigns being carried on in several
cities throughout the United States
at this time similar to the one now
being sponsored by The Evening Star
Il am hopeful that by the time our
convention meets. the plans for this
campaign will be sufficiently ad-
vanced, so that practical method of
cooperation by the various groups
in the building industry may be
worked out"
An exposition Of plumbing and
heating equipment, to be held in the
Washington Auditorium, will be
feature of the convention. Already
approximately two-thirds of the space
has been reserved for the outstanding
plumbing and heating companies
Evening star., 1934-05-12

throughout the United States. This
exposition, showing the newest plumb
ing and heating equipment available,
will be one of the largest of its kind
ever held" Mr.. Barrett said.
Other important topics to come
before the convention are the volun-
tary code Of fair competition drawn
up by the National Association of
Master Plumbers and the need for
more vigorous enforcement of local
and State health laws as proved by
the outbreak Of amebic dysentery in
Chicago.
Evening star., 1934-05-12

LANS for this Dutch Colonial
u type residence were prepared
for The Star by Leon Chate-
i lain. jr.. architect, of 726
Jackson place.
The main portion OF the first floor
exterior walls are of rubble stone and
the second floor is of frame construc-
ton. While designed for a large lot,
it would require a As or so foot lot
for a proper setting.
All main rooms of the house open
into the hall as well as the stairs to
the second floor The living room is
in separate wing and it is planned
to finish it with exposed rafters for
the ceiling. An opening from the sec
end floor hall forms balcony in this
room. At the far end is fireplace
and beyond is porch which is built
around a corner of the house to take
advantage of all prevailing breezes.
The dining room is of the hall and
is of ample size for all moderate en-
tertaining. A corner fireplace pro-
vides an interesting spot in this room.
A unique feature of the home is a
secondary porch off the dining room
and pantry which may be used for
the serving of after dinner refresh
ments or breakfast on sunny morn
ings. The kitchen and pantry have
been planned to provide the most ef-
ficient arrangement of fixtures.
An added feature Of the first floor
is the study, which is to be finished in
paneled wood walls with book shelves
on one wall, and a corner fireplace
which forms cozy corner to retire
and enjoy book. The large bay win
dow provides an ample amount of
sunshine. A lavatory and coat closet
are off the hall and adjacent to the
study.
The second floor contains three
large bed rooms and two baths. Con-
has been given to provid-
ing the rooms with cross ventilation.
If desired fourth bed room could
be provided on this floor in the upper
part of the living room.
Since the first floor covers large
area it is suggested that the basement
be only partly excavated, the resi-
dence then would contain approxi-
mately $4,000 cubic feet.
Evening star., 1934-05-12

attention Of the Committee for the
District many alleged abuses on the
part of vendors of real estate, or at
least those pretending to represent
them. 1t was claimed that as result
of such representations, and too often
misrepresentation, by persons who
were real estate agents or claimed TO
be real estate agents, many innocent
persons we're seriously injured If not
defrauded The matter was fully
considered by the Commissioners and
by reputable real estate brokers and
dealers. The bill was prepared by the
Commissioners and the corporation
counsel, considered by the committee
and unanimously reported. 1t merely
provides for licensing of real estate
dealers"
I'm it's effort to stamp out unfair
and unethical practices" Rush stated,
the Washington Real Estate Board
has consistently appeared before Con-
gress for more than 10 years, urging
the adoption of real estate license
law"
One Of the unethical practices
known to exist here is known as
double billing" The practice con-
sist of contractors for repair work on
rented properties submitting two bills
to the agent, one carrying a higher
cost figure than the other. The agent
pays the lower bill and submits the
other to the owner for reimbursement,
thereby realizing a commission on the
work.
1t is this and other such unethical
practices that it is believed a license
law would wipe cut.
Evening star., 1934-05-12

~ LANS for this Dutch Colonial
u type residence we're prepared
/ for The Star by Leon Chate-
L lain. jr., architect, of 726
Evening star., 1934-05-12
Remove Dust and Lint.

When painting be sure to remove
all dust or lint with a busting brush
before beginning the actual work Of
application. These particles always
show up greatly enlarged in the final
finish.
Evening star., 1934-05-12
Resort Renting Improves.

BALTIMORE, May ~ (SpeciaD.-
Reports in local real estate circles are
that country and seashore resort res
licences are renting better than at
any time in four years. In some sec
tions. it is said. excellent business Is
indicated.
Evening star., 1934-05-12

cations are kept secret until the time
arrives to step In and buy.
With appropriation OF more money
expected for public works. it is an
ticipated that results of F. E. H. C.
study in the several metropolitan areas
will be made public within a short
time
Evening star., 1934-05-12
Paint Seals Stucco Walls.

Paint provides the only lasting way
to give stucco homes their proper
attractiveness. 1t seals the walls
against soaking rains and eliminates
the water -streaking which disfgures
porous stucco surfaces with every
storm.
Evening star., 1934-05-12

Well known in Washington realty cir
cles, who has been associated with
Weaver Bros, realtors, for number
of years, announced today he had
accepted the position of assistant
regional appraiser for the Home Own
ers' Loan Corporation. He was once
a member Of the Weaver's mortgage
loan department and recently served
as manager Of the rental department.
He will assume the new post May IS.
Harris-Ewtng Photo.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-13
Northern Enie

Another epic Of the Northland has
been written In the rescue from IN
Ice foe Of . group Of Russians,
stranded there when their vessel was
crushed and sank.
The Soviet governments effort to
bring them to safety Is Z credit to 1t
and win do much to give US . new
slant on modern Russia. Whether
or not We agree with their political
set-up and ideas, We are forced to
recognise them as individuals with
the same reactions as our own. We
can applaud self-sacrifice and hero
ism In Russian Is much q In an
American and both the aviators who
made the rescue and the party
stranded on the Ice have proved their
mettle under trying circumstances.
In Russia the rescue OF the Wrangle
Island expedition was made 4 ma
tional cause and tremendous enthu-
siasm and considerable money was
expended in the effort. The whole
world watched with interest and con-
Germ and now is pleased that the affair
became Z saga OF success rather than
q story Of tragedy.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-13
A Famous Fair Passes

Sentimental ties between the United
States and England, despite tho in
effable bosh Of magazine writer's and
after-dinner speakers, are extremely
strong; and one thing In which
Americans are sure to display . good
deal Of interest Is the slow passage
from the contemporary scene Of some
Of old Englands most ancient tradi-
lions and customs.
An example u the pending aboN-
ton Of the famous stourbridge Fair,
at Cambridge.
This fair dates back to the year
12ll. In the Middle Ages It was one
Of the most famous fairs In the world,
bringing merchants and travellers
from al over Europe.
Milton mentions It in paradise
Lost" King Henry VIM levied on the
fairs profits, In 1889, to relieve his
own financial stringency.
Now. according to the London Sun
day Times. the fair may be abolished.
It has no practical value, and It Is
neglected BY the general public.
Another time honored custom, LETT
behind by the tide Of modern affairs,
seems about to disappear forever.
The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1934-04-13
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Phenolphthalein

Kindly tell me what effect phenol-
phthalein has on the system? A
friend says phenol is the same as car
bolic acid and q deadly poison
(Mrs. s. c.
Observation-Disclosures is a COM
parattvely harmless laxative.
Chocolate
Will eating piece of chocolate
heat the blood enough to make a per-
son perspire? My brother consulted
a doctor about underweight and the
doctor told him to eat a piece Of
chocolate every day, not to increase
his weight but to warm him. He says
1t does. and every time he feels chilly
he eats some chocolate -. (Mrs. j.
RI
Answer-No. The sugar in it is
good food, provides quickly available
calories. whether for heat or muscular
energy. But It doesn't make one per-
spire.
What, the Pupils Dilate?
During the past month I have no.
ticed that the inside black cupping Of
both my eyes is sometimes quite large,
nearly as large as the surrounding
green part, and at other times it is
quite small, q mere dot. have never
had any eye trouble nor worn glasses
!. IT. K0
AnSwer-The dark central disk Is
called the pupil, and the green, gray,
brown or other colored ring around
it Is the iris. The pupil normally di-
lates or becomes large when the eyes
look off to q distant point or when
there IS no bright light shining on
them. The pupils contract when the
eyes look at q close object or when