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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
BY JESSE C. SUTER.

- TRICTEST secrecy, as usual,
has marked the hearings
of the Bureau Of the Budget
- on the 1888 District Of CO.
lumbia budget during the past
week. The District Commission
ers with the aid of department
heads have been busy in their at
tempt to Justify the items they
have submitted and are required to
guard so carefully from the tax
payers, whose only interest is in
paying the lions share of 1t all.
It Is understood that the bureau
will reach no decision as to the
amount of the budget until after
the Presidents fiscal study group
has completed its labors and re-
ported. In the meantime Budget
Bureau employees will have their
usual opportunity OF studying the
items and supporting information
and through their own processes
discovering wherein the District
officials are wrong in estimating
the District needs. 1t is regarded
by civic leaders as a queer proceed
ing which they have never been
able to understand.
Another striking popularity Of
the consideration Of the District
budget by the Budget Bureau Is
that it has always confined its
operations to what is paid for
chiefly by the District. The Fed
eral Governments interest, which
one would naturally expect would
concern the bureau, is the van
ishing lump-sum share and even
though the substantive law pro-
vides that the share OF the Federal
Government shall be 10 per cent,
there has been no modification.
This is regarded in civic circles as a
mystery, second only TO the entire
secret procedure.
Aside from the controversy over
the proposed building Of the new
abattoir at Benning an unusual
quiet pervades the District Build
ing. Civic bodies miss Bill" Rob-
erts, former Peoples Counsel. He
was always a source of news and
was seldom caught without whole
sheaf Of civic problems for which
he offered a solution.
No rumors are current as to
Roberts successor. The position
is a presidential appointment. One
candidate has appeared, backed by
q single association. but the boom
appears not to have gotten very
far. The position is regarded by
civic organizations as most impor-
tant and one which they want
filled by lawyer OF ability, who
knows public utility problems, Is
known by the civic organizations
and is really civic minded.
Organizations, since Roberts
resignation, have in large numbers
insisted that the position be con-
tinued instead OF being abolished.
as suggested by one Of the District
Commissioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
WEEKLY REVIEW.

Review of the civic week from
Thursday, November 5, to Thursday,
November IL:
Bradbury Heights, D. C.-Appoint-
ed committee to plan better transpor.
tation with the transit company:
asked 22-mile speed limit on Bowen
road between Beck street and District
line be more rigidly enforced.
Northeast Conference - Approved
extension of North Dakota avenue to
meet with South Dakota avenue; ac-
cepted the Bladensburg Road Citizens
Association to membership; approved
Michigan Parks request for q new
eight-room Bunker Hill School.
Washington Highlands-Asked for
retention of ONCE of peoples counsel
Burroughs-Asked political recog-
milton by national representation for
the District; asked transit company
for new type equipment; approved
three platooned, eight-hour shift Tor
firemen; approved water front plans
for a municipal sailing base and pri-
vate docking facilities, with swimming
ana DOatlng instruction.
Federation Of Citizens Associa-
tions-Re-elected Thomas Ellis Lodge
president; reaffirmed approval of ma
tional representation for the District
and opposed appointment of non-vot-
ing delegate to the House; commended
Ralph H. Daughton Of the Virginia
House Of Delegates of the State Legis-
lature. for his efforts in behalf OF
District national representation; ar-
proved small claims court proposed
by Judge Nathan Cation; expressed re-
gret over resignation of William A
Roberts from post of peoples counsel:
Endorsed Kalorama Associations reso-
luton approving the purposes of the
Washington Criminal Justice Asso-
citation
Kalorama-opposed proposed auto.
mobile weight tax and increase In
gasoline tax; the proposed three
eight-hour shifts plan for firemen was
| tabled
Michigan Park-Named Joseph L
Parkhil to plan community Christ
mas celebration.
Park View-Opposed any increase
in gasoline tax and proposed weight
tax for automobiles.
Piney Branck~Protested excessive
number Of Decatur street cars as COM
pared with the number Of Takoms
street cars.
Cathedral Heights-Cleveland Park
Asked that minimum age Of auto.
mobile drivers DO raised from is K
IS years.
Columbia Heishts-Enlisted supper
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
With the Associations
Three Eight-Hom Shifts for Fnemen Drawing In.
creased Civic Snpport-14 Meetings Scheduled
for Coming Week.

Of several embassies in opposing pro-
posed construction of apartment at
Sixteenth and Fuller streets; ex-
pressed disfavor of authorization OF
special dividend on Washington Rail-
way & Electric Co. stock and asked
Public Utilities Commission to look
into financial set-up of utilities own
ing and operating companies; sp-
proved three eight-hour shifts for
flremen; supported Col. Luther r.
Maddox for post OF peoples counsel;
asked Public Utilities Commission to
order the transit company to improve
service.
North Randle Highlands-Opposed
construction of abattoir on Benning
road northeast; approved three eight
hour shifts for firemen.
Randle acknowledgement fire.
mems three eight-hour shifts: OPP
posed proposed increased gasoline tax
and automobile weight tax.
Summit Park-Asked appropriations
in 1898 District budget to provide for
completion of Oxon Run sewer prof.
ect; approved iremen's three eight
hour shifts.
American University Park-Urged
continuation Of peoples counsers Of
fee and asked that the post be filled
at an early date; asked federation
to support them in request for uni
versal one-dollar bus and street car
pass.
Rhode Island Avenue - Opposed
House resolution providing for control
and levying of taxes on coin devices on
grounds this would legalize q certain
type Of this business: approved House
bill providing debtor with reason
able opportunity for redeeming prop
erty from foreclosure.
The following associations also met
but acted on matters of strictly local
interest or did not act on city-wide
problems: Chillum Heights, Hillcrest,
Congress Heights, Stanton Park and
Burleith.
CIVIC CALENDAR.
The following citizens associations
are scheduled to meet this week:
Monday, November 16.
Interfederation Conference, 3 pm,
room r, United States Chamber Of
Commerce
Lincoln Park, pm. Bryan School.
Sixteenth Street Heights, 8 pm,
A. r. Shepherd School.
Tuesday, November IL.
Columbia Heights Forum, 8 pm,
Powell Junior High School.
Petworth, 8 pm, Petworth School.
Southeast Council, 8 pm, No. IL
Precinct.
West End, Q pm, Kidder Hall, s22
Twentieth street.
Wednesday. November Is.
Chevy Chase, Q pm, e. v. Brown
School.
Dahlgren Terrace, Q pm. Crosby
s. Moves School.
Sixteenth Street Highlands, 8 PM,
Brightwood School.
Southwest. 9 pm, No. ( Precinct,
492 = street southwest.
Thursday, November 10.
Conduit Road, pm, Palisades
Park Field House.
Friday. November 20.
Glover Park, 8 pm, Industrial
Home School.
Takoma Park, 1880 pm, Takoma
Public Library.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
DUMPING PROTESTED.
Garages Not Trash Receptacles,
Park View Body Says.

The Park View Citizens Association
plans to inform the fire commissioner
Of the District of Columbia and the
Board Of Health Of q nuisance" and q
dangerous condition" extant In the
community and to request that they be
eliminated.
Numerous complaints. which describe
the depositing Of junk and trash in
unused garages which are surrounded
on all sides by houses situated on
Warder street and Georgia avenue and
Lamont and Morton streets were reg
istered at the recent meeting Of the
Park View group. Residents Of the
neighborhood declared that for the
last few months the amount Of debris
has become 50 noticeable that they be.
lieve 1t constitutes Q menace TO
health" and fire hazaak"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
Voteless Women
And Election Day.

cit MAY be Election day to you
= out In the States, but it's Just
November . to u.s."
In this manner the November
News Letter Of the Voteless District
Of Columbia League of Women Vot-
ers opens its usual informative dis
cussion Of the leagues activities.
Continuing, 1t states, "and you
voters are the only ones who can
help us 10 secure the vote for our
selves and participate in some de-
gree in the government Of our city.
We don't want the vote for senti-
mental reasons. It is serious mat
ter Of having q voice In our local
affairs. We want o vote for the
President Of the United States and
for our own representatives In both
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15

arrangements for q mass meeting to
have the old Kenilworth School, which
was condemned. used for meeting
house for the local organization. With
the aid of Miss Sybil Baker and p. w.
A. funds the building was converted
into a recreation center In which IL
organizations hold meetings.
Besides her civic duties Mrs. Hubbel
Is q piano teacher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15

The federation
has maintained
an d Increased
deserved prestige
and usefulness IN
the community.
Its active lead
ership with rela-
ton to obtaining
the passage OF
the District OF
Columbia appro-
priation bill at
the close of the
last session OF
r0norocc Ia ana
of the outstand-
ing achievements
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
Meeting Advanced.

Because its regular meeting night
the last Thursday Of each month
falls on Thanksgiving, the Conduit
Road Citizens Association has moved
its meeting up 9 week and viii meet
on November 10 at the Palisades Park
Field House.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
Chairmen to Be Named.

Appointment Of committee chair.
men Of the Southeast Council is to be
announced by william A. Maio. chair.
man, at Q meeting Of the group Tues
day at Q pm. in the eleventh police
precinct station. Nichols avenue and
Chicago street southeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
TO NAME OFFICERS
Citizens Forum Will Hold Flee
ton on Tuesday.

Annual election Of officers viii be
held at the Citizens Forum OF Colurn.
bia Heights meeting at the Powell
Junior High School Tuesday night,
Secretary o. E. Foulk announced yes
terday.
Several changes in the present slate
Of office holders have been proposed.
Foulk revealed. Action is also expect
ed on a resolution of the Columbia
Heights Business Mems Association
proposing Col. Luther Maddox for post
CT peoples counsel, recently vacated by
William A. Roberts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
Drive Nets 81 Members.

sixty-one new members have been
obtained so far by the Friendship
Citizens Association In It's member
ship drive. The goal q $50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
Federation Annual Report
President Lodge Sees Increased Prestige and Useful
ness for Organization in Review OF
1856 Season.
1856 Season.

The 1856 annual report Of the
Federation of Citizens Associations,
as presented by President Thomas
Ellis Lodge, follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
The Districts Twin Problems
Are Of the Siamese Type.

DOLIT1CAL equity ana nScal
L equity for the District Of Co
lumbia are terms which represent
two vital problems Of the District
of Columbia SO closely related as to
be practically inseparable. This
close relation has been definitely
recognized by all close students OF
District affairs. The Voteless Dis
trict Of Columbia League OF Women
Voters in the work of their depart
ment of government and its oper-
alton study them together contin-
ually. This insoluble linking Of
these two problems is according to
fundamental American doctrine,
which always couples taxation and
representation.
The local League Of Women
Voters believes that the District
faces a crisis this year through the
work of the fiscal study being made
for the President from which rec
concentrations are to be made for
the determining Of the fair share
of the expense Of the District OF
Columbia to be borne by the Fed
eral Government. They declare
that. with all responsible citizens.
they sincerely hope that the fiscal
study will pave the way for the
correction of a situation 'in which
such amazing events as those Of
the past year could happen and
will alleviate the bitterness which
eliminated then"
The close relation Of political and
fiscal equity were brought to the
attention Of the Presidents COM
mittee making the study Of the rs
cal relations between the United
States and the District Of Column
bia by a vice chairman Of the Citi-
zens' Joint Committee on National
Representation.
In the course OF report at the
request of the study group it was
stated that, Close study of the
fiscal relations between the United
States and the District shows very
close relationship between fiscal
equity and political equity. A SINH
lar close relationship vas recog-
nized in the Colonies and resulted
In the throwing OF Of the British
rule"
The report concluded. "Politi-
cal equity for the District Of Co
lumbia Is a subject so closely re-
lated both in fact and in the minds
of the local citizenry as TO appear 70
be perfectly germane to the prob
lem you have under study"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
New Crime Wave Emphasizes Need
OF Criminal Justice Association.

WAsHNGToN's Criminal jus
w tice Association, though actu-
ally at work in taking on records
Of arrests, prosecutions, convictions
and related information Is just In
its beginning. 1t has been incor-
porated and is ably ofiicered by
some of our leading civic-minded
citizens.
THE purpose of the association
shall be to promote and obtain an
efficient administration of criminal
Justice in the District of Columbia
through constructive cooperation
with all officers. departments and
tribunals charged with the admin
istration thereof" So reads its by
laws.
1t Is a fact-inding, fact-analyz-
ing and fact-disseminating body
maintaining comprehensive, CO.
ordinated records of all cases origi-
mating within the District Of Co.
lurnbia. The association is not a
governmental agency, but is a cor
poration drawing its financial sup
port from a membership Of several
classifications Of organizations and
individuals.
Active association membership
carries an annual fee of 500: asso-
ciate organization membership, SIS;
associate civic organization MEM
bership, IS: active individual mem
bership, $50, and associate indi-
vidual membership, 81.
The Membership Committee is
quietly pushing its campaign dur
ing the present Community Chest
campaign. 1t will get more vigor-
GUS later, but the present crime
wave seems to point to and en-
phasize the need for such agency.
The Criminal Justice Association
was Endorsed by the Federation Of
Citizens Associations at its re-
cent meeting, and such action is
expected to be followed by q num-
Der Of the constituent organizations
joining in the movement as "asso-
ciate civic organization members"
1t was just two years ago that
the federation adopted report for
the setting up in the various neigh
borhood associations ''vigiiante
committees" but this never became
popular and died out. While those
who developed the idea had no
idea of setting up shopping COM
mittees, still that idea prevailed to
a large extent, and the proposition
vanished into thin air.
The Criminal Justice Association
Is a movement on entirely different
lines-to find and arralyze the facts
and thus discover the cure. 1t is
not an experimental idea. but one
which has produced gratifying re-
suits in other communities, notably
In Baltimore. The Washington
organization Is fortunate in having
the services, as its acting director,
Of Mr.. James M. Hepbron, who has
made so commendable record In
Baltimore, where he Is the director.
The immediate enrolment Of an
adequate membership Is an urgent
need II we are to enable this new
agency to get down to work in q
way to get results at compare
lively early date.
Applications may be had at Room
306, Evans Building, or Room AS.
Star Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15
Civic Problems, Civic Bodies
District Budget for 1888 Progresses in Secret-Dr.
Ballou's Outline of School Needs-Roberts
Missed at District Building.

Houses of the Congress-ro change
in our Commissioner form of gov
eminent is sought. This Is q de-
mocracy-or is 1t. when the people
of the Capital City are denied the
vote?"
Under the department Of gov
eminent and its operation, Mrs.
Charles Weston, chairman, an
nounces that this year that de-
partment will not function as a
study group. but as small work.
ing force to concentrate on two
items, national representation and
fiscal affairs. She invites members
of the organization who would like
to do some individual and really
useful work on these subjects to
communicate with her. The news
letter states that 1.-The two subjects
Irrational representation and fiscal
equity are closely related"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1936-11-15

The federation has throughout the
year presented to the public once q
week . 15-minute radio program which
Is considered very helpful in. dis
tributing accurate information and
obtaining more concentrated support
Of the general public. The radio pro-
grams have tended to increase the
enrolment Of member bodies.
Nogales international., 1936-06-13
Local Boy Drowns
Near Winkelman

TUCSON, June ~ - Funeral SER
vices for Alexandra Soto, six-year-
old boy from Nogales, were. held in
Winkleman after the boy was
drowned Saturday while wading in
the Gila river.
His father, Jesus Soto, had taken
his family to the mining camp to
visit friends. Alexandra and several
other boys went wading in the riy-
er and the youngster was sucked in
to the swift current.
An appeal for help was made to
nearby CCC camp and so en-
rollees waded the river for five
miles in an effort to find the body.
The body was located within q few
minutes after the tragedy, but at
tempts at artificial respiration prov
ed fruitleSS.
The CCC search was headed by
Frank Cox, camp superintendent,
and F. G. Paddock, educational di-
rector. Trucks took the CCC work
ers up and down the river, starting
from the camp within two minutes
afte the alarm was sounded. Some
Of the enrollees who could not find
places on the trucks walked to the
river to aid in the search.
Nogales international., 1936-06-13
Barnum, Bowman And Langmade

Some time ago Judge Bill Barnum of Phoenix
made the statement that he would elbow up the Ari
zona delegation when it gets to the Democratic ma
tional convention in Philadelphia.
He was referring to the time when the matter of
selection of Democratic national committeeman
comes before the convention.
There are two aspirants for the post - Writ G.
Bowman of Nogales and R. G. Langmade of Phoenix.
We do not see where Barnum, Langmade supporter,
get very far if it is true that the IL Arizona dele
gates stand either to for Bowman Or to 5 for
Bowman.
The rumpus over the committeemanship had it's
beginning at the state Democratic convention in Tue
son May End. The battle that started in the Old
Pueblo will end in Philadelphia and it is our guess
that Honorable Writ G. Bowman will emerge victor
ious.
Nogales international., 1936-06-13
Deliver Us From Our Friends At Once'
(Contributed)

The man who said "Oh Lord protect me from my
friends, will attend to my enemies had nothing on
Judge r. c. Stanford His complications become more
and more intricate under the guidance of his advisers
After weighty conferences these sage advisers
produced for Judge Stanford announcement OF his
candidacy, which in many respects embodied all the
old Inconsistencies of typical ward politics AS
one example, they had the Judge announce that he
whole -heartedy indorsed the policies Of President
Roosevelt and he unreservedly indorsed the Townsend
pan which the president bitterly opposes, then ne as
serted he favored reducing taxes.
Nothing could be more inconsistent. The Town
send plan on the basis of eight million beneficaries
lat $500 per month EACH calls for nineteen billion dol
lars per annum of new taxes This is additional
tax Of than all the present national state, co1-
ty city and school district taxes Of all kinds now ex
listing in the country This of course is neither an in
idictment boost for the pension proposal, put
statement of facts that the most enthusiastic Town
Isendte will not deny. Maybe there is something in
the plan but that is aside from the ssueit certain
Ely would cost lot Of money in taxes regardless OF
their nature, and every person would have to help
foot the bill The realization OF the desires OF the
Iaged would not serve to lessen taxes but greatly
would increase them According to Senator Byrd OF
Virginia. in his speech in the United States senate last
week. President Roosevelt is frankly asking for SIX
hundred million dollars more taxes next year than
last year, and they will be exacted, since the money
lis needed
So it appears Judge Stanford's advisers were
|either ignorant or were willing to try to deceive the
people Of Arizona Reduction of taxes and indorse-
|ment Of tremendous expenditures Incompatible.
But now comes the coup detat.
According to the Associated Press DR.. Townsend
and Rev. Gerald L. K Smith, Of the "Share the
Wealth Clubs, have joined forces and on Sunday,
May 13, at Philadelphia began their attacks against
what they called the dictatorship at Washington
Dr. Townsend said, 1--WE presenting COM
mon front against the dictatorship in Washington"
"Add to that communism and Farleysm" Mr..
Smith interjected, "and you have our platform"
And so the question now arises: How will +. l..
lGegax r. G. Langnlade and W. L. Barnum reconcile
Judge Stanford's announcement that he whoeheart-
edly favors President Roosevelt's policies and he
whole-heartedly favors the Townsend plan?
Nogales international., 1936-06-13
Larcom Back
From Convention

w. S. Dad) Larcom has returned
from Phoenix where he was a dele
gate to the state convention of
Townsend clubs.
Dad gave a good account Of him
self by being appointed member Of
the credentials committee. He
started the fireworks by suggesting
that 1--WE get going" and was sup
ported by bevy of fine looking wo-
men.
This put the convention into ac-
ton. No tear gas was used nor was
there any knocking down or drag
ging out. Police were not called.
Complete harmony prevailed at all
times. Three hundred and seventy
seven delegates were seated. The
credentials of all delegates were ex-
a1nined by w. S. Larcom and all
were seated and voted.
"The outstanding part Of the
program was when announcement
was made by the chairman that
Mr.. Downey, attorney for DR.. Town
send, was in the city and would de-
liver an address at the Masonic
Temple The audience went wild
upon the arrival of Mr.. Downey.
HE gave the audience the inside
Of the c. Jasper Bell, House Rep
resentative Investigating Commit
tee. And was it hot stuff Horse
radish is cool and was he applauded!
I'll say he was, said Larcom.
The convention endorsed NJ r.
Phelps for Congress.
Nogales international., 1936-06-13

axe falling on the taxpayers as
usual.
American Davis Cup team sails
for England" Considering there is
no other way to get there, we are
not surprised.
Hermit lives In sQualor because
cupid pierced his heart with poison
ed arrow" The arrows that cupid
used on Representative Zioncheck
must have been loaded with crazy
water
workers In the nitrate fields Of
Chile gamble on who can hold
lighted stick Of dynamite the long
est" We'd hate to be winnr by
holding on too long.
"The dumb dame landed In jail;
she went to the Stork's Nest ma
ternity home to buy a dozen eggs
and caused riot.
"Los Angeles baseball team is still
in the basement" Should have
bought a house without one.