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The Washington times., 1935-12-14
LOST FILES

When firemen went into the
new Post Office Building to quench
the blaze which threatened the
files of the Federal agencies
housed in the building, they did
not learn what Hole employees
had known for a long time.
The knowledge they might have
cleaned was that the files of the
HOLC would nave provided fine
material for a fire.
Although recent months have
brought about improvements in
the files of the Home Owners
Loan Corporation they are even
now not in the best of order.
When the agency moved into
the building from the Commerce
Department files of the HOLC and
Federal Home Loan Bank Board
were scattered in every possible
corner.
The confusion of scattered files
was one of the main reasons for
delays which prevented prompt
action on loans.
Many a home owner waited for
approval o. his loan in months
gone by because his application
was tucked away in some corner
on the floor.
The Washington times., 1935-12-14

ing to make definite curtailments
of the Government expenditure
have turned to the Veterans Bu-
reau and recommended that Brig.
Gen. Frank T. Hines, adminlStra-
tor, allow retrenchment.
In 1885, the pension fund for
veterans, which included COM
pensationS, was fixed at $500, 0,941,-
997 but increased in the current
year to $400, 100000.
Added to these expenditures
were the administration expenses
which totalled $50, 100000 in the
current year and $86,74O,o99 in
1885.
Out of the administration ex-
penses was paid the hospitaliza-
ton item.
The reported reduction would
be taken from the compensation
and administrative funds and a
slash even approximating $75,000,-
600 would consequently bring
about changes in the adminiStra-
tive set-up and the payment Of
compensations that would work
grave hardshipS in many quarters.
The independent offices bill is
now being considered by Subcom-
mittee of the House Appropria-
tions Committee directed by Rep
resentative Clifton A. Woodrum,
Democrat, of Virginia.
Veterans organizations are pro-
testing that the Government
should not make drastic cuts
which would interfere with hos
pitalization and pensions in view
of the fact that exorbitant expen-
ditures are being made in the
guise of relief and emergency aid.
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Some of us, unfortunately, refuse
to learn. or learn too late.
that leads to gambling, to vices that sap strengt
and destroy moral character.

that leads to gambling, to vices that sap strength
and destroy moral character.
ut might haze been"-Whittier's lines, "For Of
all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are
these: Tt might have been? borrowed by Whit
tier from Dante, and by Dante from some other
before him, are in all truth, the SADDEST words
in any language.
"IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN" rings pitifully in
the mind of him whose hope of achievement is
past
Those words often express the last thoughts of
the unhappy suicide of one who has dsgraced
his family and himself through neglected Oppor-
tunty.
Boys and young men should learn not to let
chances slip by, not to let "It might have been"
darken our lives.
For old men to whom "It might have been" is
only too familiar, the remedy is COURAGE, and
the will to say 1T might have been," and "IT
SHALL Be"
"The a0ay of the transgressor is hard" The.
Bible says it, millions know it, especially miser-
able in the prison cells and those often more
miserable whose conscience is their jailer and
executioner.
The Washington times., 1935-12-14
Wise Words

When you hark to the voice Of
the knocker.
AS you list to his hammer fall,
Remember the fact that the
knocking act
REQUIRES no brains at all.
Unknown.
The talent of success is nothing
more than doing what you can do
well; and doing well whatever you
do, without q thought Of fame
Longfellow.
When one door is shut, another
opens.-CervanteS.
They can because they think
they can. Vergil.
The Washington times., 1935-12-14
ACTIVE AGAIN

Back to town has come Repre-
sentative Everett M. Dirksen,
youthful Republican of Illinois.
One of the most active young
men on the Republican side of the
aisle, Dirksen was forced to halt
his congressional activities toward
the close of the session because of
illness.
He has been engaged in recent
weeks, however, in the investiga-
ton of bondholderS' reorganiza-
tions-a matter that should oc-
cupy the attention of many mem.
berS of Congress next session,
particularly in connection with the
investigation by the SABBATH com
mittee of which Dirksen is a
member.
Republicans are reported to have
some interesting material which
might prove enlightening to the
public if it were brought into the
open. :
The Washington times., 1935-12-14

next year for
pensions a n d
a d miniStration
expenses which
include hosplt-
aliZation.
S o m e e S t l.
mates are that
the slash in the
Veterans B u
re a u expendi-
lures will reach
as high as $751;
100000.
It is said that
the AdminiStra-
tion officials
The Washington times., 1935-12-14
The Greatest Show On Earth
By John SnMre, J.

whether TrOyanOVsky VIII De re-
turned to his post here.
Some persons are Of the opinion
that when President Roosevelt
made his attack on the fact that
Russian propaganda had been
dumped in the United States con-
trary to the recognition arrange
ment that he was reminding Troy.
anovSky of the treaty in a quiet
manner.
Consequently, they make the
suggestion that the Russian en-
voy may be eventually trans
ferred to another post and that
another ambassador will be sent
to Washington to take his place.
The Washington times., 1935-12-14

In childhood, Time, whose other name is
EXPERIENCE teaches all the same lesson.
We learn that fire burns most remember that.
Other lessons taught over and over make less inn
preston.
For instance, alcohol also "burns." Excessive
use brings failure, disgrace, misery. Many never
learn that lesson.
In successful lives, on every page of history,
we are taught that "Opportunity knocks at
every door," Few listen, we are thinking of some
thing else. The knock that comes is not heard,
and Opportunity flees. .., ..
Fortunately, the old saying does not do justice
to the generosity Of Opportunity. Time and again
Opportunity knocks, in early youth often, again
in strong manhood. Even in vigorous old age,
Opportunities knock may be heard But it grows
fainter with Time-old men must listen more
carefully Opportunity keeps returning until the
coffin is closed, or until second childhood over
takes the strong ,.
Time writes today's lesson: "Leave hope be-
hind" That sad inscription that Dante put upon
the door Of He'll, is written above doors through
which many pass in their lifetime.
"Leave hope behind" is written above the door
that leads to the hideous, destructive drug habit.
'Leave hope behind" is written above the door
The Washington times., 1935-12-14
RUSSIAN ENVOY

When is Ambassador Alexander
TroyanovSky to return?
That question is being raised in
the Capital these days concern
ing the envoy of the U. S. S. R.
who has been away from Washing
ton for, more than two months.
There is some question as to
The Washington times., 1935-12-14
FORECAST CUTS

Veterans organizations through
out the country are worried over
the report that a drastic reduction
will be made in appropriations
Evening star., 1935-05-16

Nazi charges Of espionage, arrived
on the liner Veendam convinced that
'Nazi-ism has ruined Germany, and
it will ruin America"
Conceding that his trial before the
Peoples Court in Berlin was perfectly
fair" Roiderer termed his imprison-
ment "a joke" adding that "the Nazi
officials are a little mechanical
minded"
Publicity given his case by the Amer
ican press was credited by Roiderer
with bringing the charges to trial.
He plans to publish book about his
experiences and to join what he
termed "the fight against the Naz
movement in America"
Evening star., 1935-05-16

Madisonville as he emerged from hid.
ing.
Barefoot, his clothing torn by brisrs
and haf-starved, Upton surrendered
TO Constable M. A. Humberson and J.
r. Gibson.
Oh the three convicts who fled with
nim' Jack Peddy, ringleader, and Sam
Grant were slain and Harry Lutlow
was wounded and recaptured.
Evening star., 1935-05-16

new Front Royal hotel corporation.
1t is proposed that the corporation
shall purchase the property of hotel
located at the intersection of the two
principal streets Of the town and erect
new building, to contain SO rooms.
A basement will provide for 20-car
garage.
Those present were practically unan-
imous in their willingness to assist in
financing the corporation.
Evening star., 1935-05-16

mission, intrusted with the issue of
licenses. prepared to handle applica-
tions today.
Replacing the prohibition quart
a-month importation law, the statute
provides for the legal sale of spirituous
beverages In this State for the first
time since 1915, when county dis
pensaries were voted out.
Retailers will be licensed for $3.50
and wholesalers for $4,000 year.
Evening star., 1935-05-16
new HOTEL PLANNED
BY FRONT ROYAL GROUP
Committee of Business Men Is
Named to Draft Charter
for Corporation.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
FRONT ROYAL, Va, May 16.-
Edward T. Whitworth, chairman: Will
liam c. Deming and L. B. Dutrow were
named a committee at meeting of
Front Royal business men to arrange
for the preparation of a charter for a
Evening star., 1935-05-16
SOUTH CAROLINA LIQUOR
LICENSING is BEGUN
Gov. Johnston Signs Bill and Sales
Become Legal for First Time
Since 1915.

BY the Associated Press.
COLUMBIA, s. c., May 16.-Gov.
Johnston signed Tuesday an act
legalizing the licensing Of liquor dealers
in South Carolina.
The act became effective i'm
mediately, and the State Tax Com
Evening star., 1935-05-16
HUNGRY FUGITIVE LITER
SURRENDERS IN TEXAS
Upton, Last of Four at Large
After Escape From Prison Farm,
Shows Up Bare-Footed.

BY the Associated Press.
HUNTSVILLE, May 16.-R. C. Tip
ton, life-termer and the last of four
desperate convicts who escaped from
the Eastman Prison farm Friday after
a gun battle, in which a guard was
killed, was recaptured Tuesday at
Evening star., 1935-05-16
RUIN OF GERMANY
is SEEN IN NAzI-ISM
Roiderer Credits U. S. Newspapers
for Speedy Acquittal of Es-
pionage Charges.
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, May 16.-Richard
Roiderer, Cleveland salesman who
spent nine months in a Bavarian
prison before his recent acquittal Of
Evening star., 1935-05-16
Huge Flag Completed.

Claimed to be the worlds largest
flag, Union Jack so by 20 feet, has
just been completed by hand in Lon
dom
Evening star., 1935-05-16
Cooking School Opens.

The government has opened its first
provincial cooking school at Leeds,
England,
Evening star., 1935-05-16
Exchange Uses Microphones.

Glasgow, Scotland, Royal Exchange
has ousted the megaphone in favor of
microphones and loudspeakers.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28

emblem. To the comrades who
made the supreme sacrifice, and
those that carry-on today despite
their manned bodies, gassed lungs
and blindness it is q most cher.
ished possession.
Probably q certain non-com-
batant element might interpret
this as some form of flag-waving
hysteria, or perhaps a species of
military dilemma, but rest as
sured, to those who bore arms
during the World War. this pro
nouncement Is q challenge to all
who might attempt to supplant
the starry banner with the Red
flag Of Moscow, that the American
Legion stands ready at all times
to uphold and defend the Con
stitution Of the United States and
the glorious emblem of liberty ana
freedom. A VETERAN.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28

Miss Roberta L. Lindsey, of the
Bureau of Internal Revenue, has
quite a bit to be thankful for to-
day.
To begin with. this month
marked conclusion of her 41st
year in the service of the United
States Government. with some
time yet to go before she con-
cludes a career that has proved
satisfactory in every way.
Secondly, she has become in
tensely popular with her colleagues
during the lengthy period, evi
denced by the fact that she polled
more than 400 votes in the re
cent presidential election of 10
cal 262, Treasury unit of the Ma
tional Federation of Federal En-
ployeS. She was narrowly de
feated, however, by j. o. Burn
ham, after an attempt to regain
the seat she held for five years
after the Treasury union was
formed.
Miss Lindsey, who remains 8
loyal member of the employe fed
Grafton, is manager of the claim:
section, division of loans and cur
rency, Internal Revenue, which
she developed from a small grour
of two or three clerks into one o.
the most important and efficient
groups of the bureau.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
7 LIVES HANG
ON TESTS

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 2s U.N.S0.
County Chemist Frank c. Buck.
master was waging a grim race
with death yesterday.
From his test tubes and micro
scope he sought to determine the
identity Of the poison that took
the life Of Mary Brugas and has
stricken her two brothers. Albert,
8, and Edward, 8. The two
brothers were reported in crit
ical condition and growing grad.
ually weaker at the hospital.
Buckmaster said it may be two
or three days before he is able to
complete his examination Of sam.
pies of food taken from the chill
dren's home and Of the contents
Of their stomachs, In order to de-
wise a possible antidote.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
c. U. REQUIRES
A. B. FOR LAW
DEGREE

GEORGETOWN University, which
announced this week that, begin
ming next year, it will require a
college degree for admission to
the law school, will not be the
'only law school in the District
with such rigid requirements" as
reported in washington newspa-
pers yesterday, nor only the sew
enth such institution in the coun-
try to demand a bachelors de
gree"
Catholic University law school
took similar steps last year and
was the first law school in the
District to require bachelor S
degree as a condition Of admls'
sion.
James ]. Hayden, washington
attorney in charge of the law
school Of the university advises
The Times:
"On September /, 1884, the re
uuirement that entering students
show q college degree from an
accredited institution went into
effect at the Catholic University
Law School. -.
'The only exception was that
a few selected students from the
Catholic University itself were per
mitted to earn the Bachelor o1
Arts degree and the Bachelor Of
Laws degree in six years; under
this arrangement a student who
had earned the privilege was per
mitted to spend the fourth veal
of his college course in The Law
school and was awarded the A. B
degree for the successful compile
tion of that work; after compile
ton of the remaining two years o.
law study, he was awarded the
degree Bachelor of Laws.
I'VE have no quarrel VIII
Georgetown. but we do like to see
the facts printed accurately.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
Brain Surgery
Found 1000
Years Ago

Brain surgery, com m only
thought to be a modern art, was
being practiced in Alaska nearly
1000 years ago.
DR.. Ales Hrdlicka, Smithson-
ian Institution curator. so re.
vealed yesterday following exam
inatiorf Of skulls unearthed from
an ancient settlement on Kodiak
Island.
One Of the skulls was neatly
trephined, either for surgical rea-
sons or to let out "evil spirits"
causing headaches or similar dis
comforts.
The art of skull trephining-
boring or scraping a hollow in
or a hole through the skull-was
practiced in Neolithic Europe
some 10000 years ago. DR.. Hrdl-
icka said. Reaching across the
stretch Of Asia, it may have been
the origin of the American In
dian practice, he explained.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
GAMING RAIDS
HOLD SEVEN

Six men and one woman,
arrested by Washington police to-
day in two raids on alleged gam.
bling establishments were charged
with setting UP and operating
gaming tables and operating a
lottery.
Three men and q woman
arrested during the first raid on
an alleged numbers establishment
in the 900 block Rhode Island
Ave. N. E. were charged with
operating a lottery.
Three colored men we're arrested
in the second raid conducted in
the 100 block Fourteenth st.
N. w. They were charged with
setting up and operating a gam.
ing table.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
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'OUer the Hills to Grandma S"
:. is traditional on this import
ant day. But, if it's impossible
in your case, as it is in mine.
the next best thing is to par.
take of a fine turkey dinner
elsewhere. This year THE OLM-
STED GRILL, 1885 G ST., is
having an OLD-FASHIONED
THANKSGIVING DINNER for
only $l.25. It's so fortunate
that this paper is delivered early
today, for you've time to read
it. =. then make up your mind
where to dine. If you take your
old Auntie Shoppers advice
you'll go to the grill and enjoy
their DINNER OF THE YEAR.
Tender young turkey with
mothers kind Of chestnut dress
ing, cranberry sauce "home-
made" Style-a real old-faSh-
ioned roast turkey dinner with
all the enjoyable OLMSTED
"trimmin's." Served from 1880
A, M. to 10 P. M.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
REP0RTWR0NG
ON ELLSWORTH

NEW YORK, Nov. % UN.S0.
Reports that a message from Lin
coin Ellsworth, who with his pilot,
has been missing in Antarctica
since Saturday had been picked
up proved today to have been er-
roneouS, according to the New
York Times and the North Ameri-
can Newspaper Alliance.
It was said the Cruiser Dunedin,
stationed at Picton Sound, New
Zealand, which sent the message
as coming from the Ellsworth
plane, discovered later the commu.
nice tion came from the Wyatt
carp, supply ship of the Ellsworth
expedition
The wyatt carp, it was ex-
planned, had been trying to con-
tact the lost. flyer, and the letters
picked up by the Dunedin-KMNIR
were the Ellsworth planes call
letters, and not its signature.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
lS0d0r Miller

Just a ''Woid," Ny Pets l..
:. about ISADOR MILLER'S
1O-service repair special for fur
coats. This is a real oppor-
tunity for you to have that
worn coat made like new at, an
almost, embarraSSingly low price.
This offer includes refining. with
MILLER'S new Innings. sew rips,
renew worn loops, replace fur
and crocheted buttons, demoth,
glaze, steam, and call for and
deliver and, think Of it, all
for STATS. Call MA. 5628 and
let ISADOR MILLER, 800 nth
ST, show you what splendid
work he can do on repairing.
If you wish remodeling done,
his work is unexcelled and his
prices are right.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
F Street Widening
Expected Soon

To the Editor of The Times;
The PWA certainly ought to
grant an additional few thousand
dollars to remodel the old Patent
Office Building so that F Street
can be thoroughly widened be-
tween Seventh and Ninth Streets.
The present condition Of r Street
at this point is the worst feature
Of downtown Washington and the
funds granted for the project GER
tainly will be well spent.
It is not only desirable to allow
two-way automobile travel but to
improve the appearance Of F
Street and most Of all to elimi'
nate the two shopping districts
that have resulted from this build
ing throwing F and @ Streets so
badly out Of line.
This project will benefit Wash
ington and the public far more
than many other local projects
for which larger sums have been
Granted. There is no reason why
the additional money should not
be granted or construction work
delayed. E. M. A.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
Sneeze Germs Hit
At tEiQht-Foot Rance

NEW YORK, Nov. 90 U.s0.
Want to avoid a cold? Then
stand more than sight feet from
o sneezer, for a hearty SneeZe
can carry. g?rms just that far.
This was ascertained by expert
menters of the American Institute
Of Sanitation to prove that germs
which cause the common cold are
spread chiefly by coughs and
gneeZeS.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28

the teaching or advocacy Of Com
munism in our public schools
should or should not be tolerated.
From many quarters have heard
the subject discussed pro and con,
and many heated arguments over
its particular merits have resulted.
There are those who challenge
the right Of one individual or
group to direct the schools author
tiles in the proper course they
shall pursue in educational pro
grams. Particular reference was
aimed at the American Legion for
the stand it has taken In this mat.
ter (and which incidentally. has
received the wholehearted sup
port Of its national body).
Many feel that DR.. Ballou, su-
perintendent of public schools
here. harbors views that are un-
American, on this question, while
others are of the opinion that the
good doctor has exercised a most
tolerant spirit during the con.
troversy. To a great number OF
ex-service men the educator IS
likened to an ogre. striped with
the markings of Red Russia, and
for his chosen credo. supports the
dogmas of Marx, Lenin and Stain.
Whether Or not the flag Of our
country bears any import to the
educator, seems to be an open
query, but to those boys. who in
IT and '1S, followed the American
standards through the CORY fields
o. Chateau-Thierry Montfaucon,
st. Mihiel. the Argonne and other
sectors, it is indeed a treasured
The Washington times., 1935-11-28

And EUen on SnoWy Days =.
.nattily knitting, Natalie Nifty
makes her way to Dorothy Col
houn'S KNITTING NOOK, 909
18th St., where she is being
instructed in the making of a
stunning suit Of Sudbury yarns.
What an outfit. and it's cost,
ing Natalie about $1,000. Drop
into THE KNITTING NOOK
and see their fine collection of
Sudbury'S. You'll find Splash.
Scotch Twist, Silpak. Sluhmarl
and Suzanne (like angel crepe|
All Of these come in light or
dark shades, some solids, some
three color mixtures. They
knit into the smartest Of gar
ments. now is the time to be-
gin one for spring. Let me
hear those needles click!
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
657g2 Z
y ~ "a
HailiPsborMs
Fo'qiOe Ny Scoop :.

Fo'giOe Ny Scoop"
but there are Balbriggan and
Tuck-stitch pajamas at PHILIPS
BORNS for 100. Anybody who
doesn't know I'm altruiStic should
have seen me mauling over these
precious lounging or sleeping gar
mentS, allowing myself to be tan
talized. Il wanted to buy a dozen
pair0 Really, they're the cuteSt
two-piece pajam's I ever saw.
They're called "Snuggles" E.
some have ski" trousers and
cricket" neckS, others with
peplums and open collars. They
come in lovely pastel colors and
are as snug and warm as can be
(you can ditch the old hot-water
bottle). First floor at M. PHIL
TPSBORN & CO., 60S 18th st.
They left me slightly ga ga, but
I'm still in tie ring.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
Become Beautified at Dillon's

Become BeGutified at Dillon's
Holiday festivities are already
beginning. There's just no ex-
cuSe for a gal not looking smart
these days-so If you wonder
why the men haven't been flock
ing round your door, stop won
dering and come to H. DILLON.
INC. 1910 Conn. Ave. Their
experts know how to give you
that certain something" that
will enhance your beauty a hun
dred per cent. Dillon's are
first, last and always" in Elec-
trolysis work, their Diathermic
facials are famous and their per
manents are uneQualled. You'll
especially like going into Dill
Ions now. Each day Christ
mas gifts Of rare beauty are
being unpacked. they're there
for your approval.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
Officers Are Named
By Negro Congress

A. Phillip Randolph, organizer
and president Of the Brotherhood
Of Sleeping-Car Porters, has been
elected president Of the National
Negro Congress, meeting here at
the Twelfth Street Branch, Y. M.
C. A. Plans for a national con-
ference to be held in Chicago
February II have also been com
pleted.
The Washington times., 1935-11-28
Lillian GuSack

Glue a Woman a NetU Hat .
E. and she's dressed up. A velvet,
velour. felt or ribbon hat more
than does it. Take 1895 to LII
LIAM GUSACK'S 5022 Conn.
Ave-, and see for yourself. This
lovely early American Millinery
Studio boasts the srnartest head.
gear in Washington for the price.
If you're n need Of a sport,
street, dressy or cocktail hat,
LILLIAN GUSACK will outfit
you to "the queens taste" And
:. for q limited time only she is
saleing some of her fall hats for
half and less than half their
original price Of 1895. Take ad-
vantage of this splendid oppor-
tunity!