The Washington times., 1935-04-29
PENALTY
REGULATION
RESC|NDED
BY J. EARLE MOSER

ny - EAnAE WO0GN
Word was received today from
the Treasury Department that
employees of the units diSbursing
office handling AAA checks at
the old Post office Building will
not be penalized with a half
days furlough and corresponding
pay for each error made.
William H. McReynolds, Treas
ury administrative officer, has is
sued instructions to have the or
der rescinded. it was revealed,
saying that the regulation was
contrary to the policy of the de-
partment.
Although executives of the Post
Office diSbursing unit placed the
rule in effect, pending approval
by the Treasury Department, in
order to eliminate frequent errors
without the necessity of dis
charges, it has been the objective
of several attacks by employe Or
ganizations, particularly tn e
American Federation Of Govern
ment Employees.
Today Is the final opportunity
for applicants to file papers with
the Civil Service Commission for
nine examinations, comprising
list of 19 classified positions. Ap-
plications must be in by 4:30
p. m.
Included in the list is a non
assembled test for administrative
assistant to the Director of the
Census, paying $500 annually,
the remainder being chiefly sci
entific posts at the Department
OF Agriculture.
At the recently concluded
House Civil Service Committee
hearings on the Sirovich omnibus
measure for advancement of en-
ployeS' welfare, Wilbur j. Cohen
of FERA proposed a change in
the court of appeals" clause that
received approval of DR.. William
I. Sirovich CD, of New York,
author of the bill.
Instead of having representa-
tives Of an aggrieved employees
union, the agency in which he
works, and tie Civil Service Com
mission, the witness said it would
be preferable to have the COM
mission and the workers agency
choose a third man on the pro-
posed boards, so that the Gov
eminent would not have a two
thirds representation.
A committee composed of rep
resentative from each District
union of the National Federation
of Federal Employees is to be
formed, it was announced today,
to present resolutions on the queS-
tion of retirement before the ma
tional N. F. F.. E. convention at
Yellowstone Park in September.
Ulrey j. Biller, N. F. F. E. vice
president and founder of the or
ganization's educational forum,
suggested the committee. which
will consider optional and COM
pulsory retirement, disability re-
tirement, involuntary separation,
joint annuity and other related
subjects.
A unique club exists among
Interstate Commerce Commis-
sion employees. Known as the
Bureau of Traffic Orchid Club"
the association sends flowers,
fruit or tobacco to ailing workers,
whether retired or active, from
funds contributed by the per-
sonne1.
Officers, announced today, are
E. j. Long, president; Mrs. M.
K. Werner, secretary, and H. j.
Vinskey, treasurer.
Not every Federal worker is
against staggered hours" An ex-
cerpt of a letter received from an
employe of the Department of
Justice, over the pen name of
"File Searcher," says:
There is no doubt, in my
mind, that street car service has
been improved by Mr.. Hazen's
innovation. Going south on
Fourteenth Street in the morn
ings, 1 often had to watch full
cars pass me by before catch
ing one. Now l can get a seat
once in while. MY friends who
drive also tell me the streets
are slightly clearer for autos.
Put me down as a supporter"
Opinions Of other employees are
welcomed.
Backing Mrs. John M. Boyle, jr.,
of the Consumers Council, the Dis
trict Department of the AFGE has
adopted a resolution indorsing her
fight against attempts of coal
dealers to change the weight of
coal tons from 2,240 pounds to
1000. Copies of the resolution
have been sent to the Senate,
House and the District Commis-
SionerS.
Four employees leave the Gov
ernment service tomorrow, three
via retirement and one through
entrance into the business field.
After seven years Of service, W.
M. OBrien, Patent Office exam
liner. will take charge of the local
offices of the American Cyana-
mide Company while Charles He
mans, Herman Kinder and Will
lard Pollard will be retired from
the Government Printing Office.
Mr.. Pollard has been with the
Government 81 years, Mr.. Kinder
On and MI. Ham orr 1s