The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1935-07-03
UTAH OWNS ONE
MORE JOBFOR
|TSQU0TA
BY J. EARLE MOsER

Utah, which during May Joined
Iowa, Vermont, Virginia, Mary
land and the District in having
more positions filled by residents
than allowed under the quota,
had dropped one below its allowed
142 at the close of business last
Saturday.
The District, perennially largest
sector to exceed it's apportioned
figure. had 9,419 as June ended,
II less than the month before.
It's quota of 1876 remained station
airy, while Maryland gained two
and Virginia three.
Altogether, according to Civil
Service figures, there were 34,935
apportioned appointments granted
by June 20, the Eastern States
generally being more near to a
filled quota.
Leaders of both major Federal
employe organizations appeared
before the House Civil Service
Committee yesterday to urge an
improved and liberalized retire
ment system in the service.
Luther c. Steward, NFFE presi-
dent, appeared on behalf Of his
group and the National Legisla-
tive Council Of Federal Employe
Organizations, asking specifically
that Congress pass legislation un-
der which an employe would be
permitted optional retirement
after 80 years service at the age
Of so. He also backed the pro-
posal to permit extension of re-
tirement to a second beneficiary
named by the retired employe.
Steward was accompanied by
Ulrey j. Biller, recognized retire
nent authority, who produced de-
tailed reports dealing with the an.
nuity roll, from 1921 to 1884, pay
roll survey as of June 80, 1884, and
the actuarieS' reports.
E. Claude Babcock, vigorous
A. F. G. E. head, presented a
statistical chart which he person
ally had compiled, showing that
employees contribute three-fourths
of the money that goes into the
retirement fund against one-fourth
given by the Government. He also
gave evidence from statistics that
voluntary retirements do not ex-
coed Is per cent annually.
A hearing is expected either
Thursday or Friday on the Senate
amendment that would provide
Senate confirmation for all Gov
eminent appointments at $4,000
or more salary.
Officials of General Accounting
Office said today that the trans
fer of the Audit Division to the
Moses Building, Eleventh and F
SITS. N. w., will not be effected
until a complete plumbing system
has been installed, as well as
necessary electric fixtures and re-
painting. About 1920 workers
will make the switch, it is be-
lieved, which indicates consider
able parking trouble for many.
One Year Ago Today in Federal
dom-H. w. Luth, City Post Of
flee, was transferred to Division
Post Office headquarters. "A. E.
Giegengack had taken office as
the new Public Printer, succeed
ing George H. Carter. the Ami
NAL HuSbandry ball team was win
ming many games in the Suburban
League Archie Edwards an"
nounced Miss Martha James, DR..
H. H. T. Jackson, A. H. Howell
and Mrs. Marie HeiSley as COM
n1ittee chairmen for the Agrlcul-
ture Branch of N. F. F. E.
Who Remembers when the De-
partment of Labor functioned
down on Louisiana Avenue?
Park Service employees are prov
ing the most expansive unit OF Lo-
cal No. 2, NFFE. With three
branches already organized, a
fourth is planned within a short
time, composed Of special police
of the Park Service. Much credit
for the speedy organization is due
Charles J. Newell, who won several
prizes for Misunderstanding dur
ing the recent NFFE campaign.
The Bureau of Investigations
softball league will take a rest
until Friday, when Mechanical
will engage Files on the diamond
south of the Lincoln Rejecting
Pool.
The recent report of the D. c.
Central Labor Unions committee
on rents and housing in the Cap
ital states that the average wage
of field Federal employees is higher
than those stationed in Washing
ton, but despite the fact field peo-
pie pay less rent. On an average
10 per cent of wages in Baltimore,
Boston, Chicago, New York and
New Orleans goes into rent, &C.
cording to the report. while Wash
ington employees must pay "a per
cent. The committee seeks pass
age of the Ellenbogen rent-contro!