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Evening star., 1936-07-05

The highest passenger total for any
previous month was 1851, in Au-
gust, 1885. The same month was the
former peak for passenger miles flown,
a total Of 35,732 ,204.
Another record was established in
May for the percentage used Of avail
able passenger seats. During May, SO
per cent of all available seats were
occupied. The highest previous per-
centage was 81 in March last.
The 20 companies operating domestic
service in May reported 483, 1893 pounds
of express carried. This total was eX-
ceeded only during the food month
of March, when great emergency ship
ments of food, medical supplies and
equipment ran total poundage up to
535. 1876 Air transportation for time
during the flood period was the only
form of transport available into Ger
tain cities.
WITH total Of more than $4,000
in cash prizes already posted, in
addition to such noted trophies as the
Thompson, Bendix, Louis William
Greve and Ruth Chatterton Sports
man Pilot awards, the 1886 National
Air Races, to be held in Los Angeles
September Al, promise to be among
the largest in the long series Of ma
tional air classics.
The Los Angeles Municipal Airport
is ideally adapted for the national
event." said Clifford w. Henderson,
veteran managing director of the ma
tional races. who again will be in
charge this year. 1T is the opinion
of many pilots that it embodies the
safest closed-circuit racing course of
any American airport"
Many special racing airplanes are
expected to be entered in competition
for trophies and cash prizes. The
Bendix annual transcontinental speed
dash, probably will start from New
York on the opening day Of the Los
Angeles meet.
p EPORTS on the national soaring
meet at Elmira, N. Y, and on
several gliders and soaring planes
which may be available for acquisition
by the new Soaring Society of Wash
ington, will be made to the society al
a meeting at pm. Tuesday in the
auditorium of the Chesapeake g. Po-
tomac Telephone Co., 725 Thirteenth
street.
Percy Warner. president Of the 10
cal society, organized to replace the
late Washington Glider Club, made a
trip to Elmira about a week ago to
observe the meet and make inquiries
about machine the local club might
purchase. He said there were several
ghders which might be on the market
following the meet.
Miss Beatrice Rau. secretary to the
local society. armed with Warmers
report on these gliders. has gone to
Elmira over the week end to follow up
on arrangements for a purchase
Warner and Miss Rau will make their
reports Tuesday night and it is hoped
the society will approve the purchase
of one Of the ships so that local flying
activities may begin this Summer.
Warner said arrangements have
been made for the use of local field
suitable for automobile tow launch
ings and that it is hoped flying may
be under way before the middle of
next month.
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Huge Terracing Plan.

COME idea of the extent Of the plans
of the Soil Conservation Service
for erection of barricades to waste
full, eroding, sweeping floods of sur
face water can be had from the an
nouncement that $4,000 miles Of farm
terracing is planned for construction
during the next three years.
Such a program would provide IA
terraces, each reaching from New
York City to Los Angeles.
However, the work is to be done
largely in the Southeast, according
to H. H. Bennett, the chief Of the
service.
Terraces are valuable in the con-
troll of erosion, especially on moderate
slopes of deep, porous SOIL" he said.
but generally it is essential that they
be supplemented by ample vegetation
and proper cropping and tillage prac-
tices if they are to be effective in long
time corrosion control.
"Terracing is only one part Of ero-
sion control. More extensive use of
adaptable trees and grasses, correct
methods of cultivation, increased
planting of soil-binding crops and
proper crop rotations are among the
equally important control measures.
Experience has shown that ter.
races are not practicable in all parts
of the country, because of peculiar
soil and climatic conditions in certain
sections" BENEFIT said. For example.
in some parts of Washington State
heavy SHOWS often are followed by
sudden thaws. If these thawing pe-
riods do not melt all of the snow, ter
race channels are left with alternating
sections Of snow and water. The
snow forms series of blockades. pre-
venting slow. safe runoff to the pro-
tected terrace outlets. With no other
route of escape, water breaks over
the top of the terrace and flows down
the slope, endangering terraces below
and often Outlying the land"
Similarly. Bennett pointed out that
trees and grasses are more practicable
than terraces for the control of ero-
sion on steep slopes. Unless runoff
Is retarded by soil-stabilizing trees
and grasses, it can gain considerable
velocity and, during heavy rains, even
those terraces supported by vegeta-
tion may be Intellectual in hating the
flow of water.
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grand in the matter OF speed, but
certainly offers little time for fun
and scenery.
INCEST way to leave Washington is
via route U. S. l. You simply
drive northward on this route through
Baltimore and past Bel Air and Rising
Sun into Longwood, Pa. From Long,
wood take Pennsylvania State high
way, route So, into West Chester, where
the new route 202 is encountered and
followed northward through Pennsyl-
vania and New Jersey over rolling
hills and past many fine farm lands
into Suffern, N Y.
From Suffern, follow route 202 into
West Haverstraw, site of the Joshua
Hett Smith House, where Benedict Ar
mold, the traitor, and Maj. Andre, the
British spy, completed their nefarious
deal whereby Arnold turned over to
Andre the plans of West Point. for a
cash consideration and promise OF a
commission in the British Army. For
tunately, the capture of Maj. Andre at
Tarrytown frustrated this attempt by
Arnold to betray the cause of the colo
nies.
Next motor northward on 202
through Stony Point. site of the IA
nous battle where Gen. Mad" An
thony Wayne scored a brilliant VIC
tory over the British and renewed the
confidence of the colonists; and over
the Dunderberg Mountain road to the
traffic circle, situated in the northeast
ern part of Bear Mountain CHarriman)
State Park, one of the finest public
parks in the State of New York.
In this vast playground area, which
consists of about 1000 acres of wooded
mountain land, you may enjoy numer-
GUS kinds of sport and recreation.
Along 200 there are plenty OF signs d1-
recting you to splendid swimming
pool of ultra modern design. Also on
2o2 is Hessian Lake, an ideal place for
boating. During the Revolutionary
War, tradition has 1t, George Wash
ington drove a company OF Hessian
soldiers into the bottomless waters Of
this lake. Around Bear Mountain Inn,
which is operated by the State of New
York, are many other devices for the
enjoyment of outdoor sports.
Close by the western entrance OF the
Bear Mountain Bridge you will find the
new Trailside Museum buildings. They
contain numerous exhibits of q histo-
rical, geological and botanical nature.
The trails are built especially for ma
ture lovers-wen marked, with attrac-
tive labels attached to natural speci-
mems. Thus it Is very easy indeed for
the visitor to gain at least a casual un-
derstanding of the trees, plants, ami
mails, rocks and minerals in the region.
Cross the beautiful Hudson River
over the Bear Mountain Bridge, the
first highway bridge to span the river
south Of Albany. For the convenience
and comfort Of travellers the structure
usually Is open to trafflc "A hours each
day Of the year. II completion. more
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than II years ago, opened up a new
route into New England, which not
only saves considerable time and
mileage. but also avoids all congested
traffic areas. The views up and down
the Hudson from the bridge are su-
perb. In order that travellers may en-
joy the magnificent scenery. parking
is permitted.
After crossing the bridge turn right
and travel over the Bear Mountain
Approach Highway, which follows a
lofty course above the majestic blue
waters Of the Hudson. The scenery
here is almost beyond human descrip-
tion. Parking spaces have been ar
ranged at especially interesting points
for the travellers enjoyment.
Continue on u S. 6 around Peekskill
via the BroEx River Parkway Exten-
sion, and then drive through Shrub
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an inhibitor Of rust starting when
the cooling system is clean. That
means starting the day you take de-
livery of the new car.
/, For that long trip this Summer few
conveniences top the new pillow for
the comfort of those who find it tiring
to hold their head up on rough road.
The new gadget is in the form of
special pillow shaped like fur piece.
Fitted behiud the neck, 1t furnishes
a comforting support for not only the
head, but the shoulders and upper
back as well.
I recently advised a woman car
owner to have the rear end gears re-
placed They had become quite noisy
through wear and no amount Of re-
adjusting of their ft could possibly
have silenced the noise She took my
advice, but unfortunately took only so
per cent of it. And thereby hangs
tale Of woe.
1t never pays to replace just one
gear. If the new gear is obliged to
mesh with an old one, the combina-
ton will be as bad, If not worse, than
the combination Of the two worn ones.
At least the worn gears have become
somewhat accustomed to working to-
gether. Not only is it always neces-
sary to use two new gears, but also
to make sure that they are well mated
to each other.
Fear of having spring break when
on a trip can be banished from the
picture of things to come by remem-
bering that this sort of trouble usu-
ally is due to neglect of the shock
absorbers. While even an expert can
not predict when spring leaf will
give way he can come within easy
reach of his mark in prophecy If he
finds that the shock absorbers have
not been given attention. Most springs
fail because they are allowed to bot
tom" or to recoil too rapidly for their
own good.
Have the shock absorbers care
fully checked over before starting on
a trip. 1t is not enough to have fluid
poured into them. See that they are
not worn and that their connecting
arms are free to work, but not so free
as to be loose.
1t is customary in engineering cir
cles to refer to shock absorbers as
spring controls. This gives these de-
vices q more descriptive title, be-
cause it shows them as checks on wild
extremes in spring behavior They
are also known as spring savers. The
better the shock absorbers operate
the less trouble will be had with the
cars springs. Shock absorbers also
play an important role in controlling
steering, because it is an easily dem
onstrated fact that where front
springs are too free to fiex the car is
more difiicult to keep to a safe course.
After . morning cleaning up the
car you may like to know that
little lemon juice added to the soap
and water will be effective in clean
ing your finger nails and removing
embedded dirt from the skin of your
hands. Those who 60 in for preven-
tion will find 1t Q good idea to cover
their hands with cleansing cream, or
any greasy cold cream, before start
ing to work on the car.
When grease works out On the right
Evening star., 1936-07-05
USEFUL AUTO TIPS
|. GIVEN FOR WOMEN
Public Held Unwilling to Pay
Premium for Better Fuel
for Efficient Engines.
BY FREDERICK C. RUSSELL.

AS TOURISTS SO O1Len discover, IL
wrong road that has no turning.
With engineers striving to give the
public the benefits of higher com.
preston. and the public reluctant tc
pay a premium for the better fuel
needed for efficient engines, it isn't
any wonder that "pinging" has be-
come the popular complaint of the
day. Service men are beginning tc
tear their hair in desperation as thou.
sands of owners daily demand relief
from that peculiar kind of detonation
that sounds so much like a million
little devils hammering away at the
engines vitals.
One remedy being tried with vary
ing degrees of success is that of grind
ing down sharp edges in the cylinder
head. These edges become overheated
and act as miniature spark plugs
Another popular remedy is to install
thicker cylinder head gasket. Car
bon must also be held to minimum
this calling for special care in the
selection of engine oil.
If some Of the older home radio
sets become scratchy in reception
one quick remedy is to twist the tone
control knob back and forth a dozen
times or so. This effects a sort oi
self-cleaning of the rheostat anc
makes for better contact. The idea
is one which often can be used ef-
fectively by the automobile owner
when she suspects that the lighting
switch is not making efficient contact
If she will simply snap the lights
on and off few extra times she
will be able to clean the contacts
and get a better circuit Of current
through to the lights.
Because copper wire expands it may
be necessary to have the running
board type Of radio aerial frightened
up occasionally in hot weather. Un-
less this Is attended to the aerial Il
apt to sag and catch in things. Service
men usually use small turnbuckles
which make 1t easy to tighten up OF
slack OF the wiring.
Because solvent oil is 50 effective
as a rust preventive in the cars cool
ing system many owners are lured
into thinking that, If the addition
of such oil clears up rusty water the
cooling system is rid of trouble from
sediment. All the rust preventive
Is doing in such case is clearing up
the rust that Is in suspension. II
does not clean out the sediment that
collects in the water jackets nor dis
lodge the fake that clogs the radiator
core. Real cleansers, applied undel
pressure, are needed for this more ex-
tensive Job. Use the solvent oil u
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animation and
inspected all types
of airplanes sub
mitted for reli-
censing for COM
merciel use.
Peyton began
his flying career
with the Army,
graduating from
the Air Corps
Training Center
in 1928 and being
assigned to ac-
tive duty in the
I'd Bombardment
group. Langley
Field, Va. In
Evening star., 1936-07-05

rear wheel, several possible reasons
apply Perhaps you have not had
the Winter lubricant fully drained OF.
The Summer grade Of lubricant in
the rear end may be too light. The
grease retainer in the axle may be
worn. You may be driving over roads
that are highly crowned. Anyway,
after using the car on q warm day
try not to park it 50 that it tips to the
right or left.
Evening star., 1936-07-05

members have flown to Somervilla In
past years, landing in open fields near
the home of the former Derby ASso-
citation president, they have been asked
to refrain from flying this year be-
cause the available fields are not
regarded as safe
In lieu of the flying, however, plenty
of excitement is promised for the
hardest association pilots who ever
tightened helmet buckle under their
chins. Canoe fitting contests are among
the events scheduled which are cal
culated to upset the equilibrium of
the steadiest pilots. The pilots. sans
flying togs. will be paraded before
jury of their elders in bathing beauty
contests. There will be swimming con-
tests very free style) for men and
women.
Those who fail to make good as
bathing beauties or aquatic stars will
be given an opportunity to redeem
themselves at croquet, soft ball or
quoits. Failing there. they will have
no chance to prove their superior
caliber except, perhaps. at the dining
table.
Members must notify officers of the
association not later than July Of
their intention to make the trip, SO
that arrangements may be made for
them. No reservations will be made
after July 9, it was announced.
Members will make the trip by auto
mobile, assembling at the association
club house, College Park Airport, COL
lege Park, Md. at $50 am. Sunday,
July II, and leaving at 10 am.
JAMES N. PEYTON, for five years
a member of the Bureau of Air
Commerce, has resigned as Federal
aeronautical engineering inspector to
become a first officer with Transcon-
tinental & Western Air
AS an inspector. Mr.. Peyton made
his headquarters here a large part of
the time. He conducted flight tests
on aircraft submitted for Federal ex-
Evening star., 1936-07-05
Ancient Rome's Tax Program.

Imperial Rome of ancient days i'm
posed a legacy tax of per cent on
sums over certain amount left to
other than near relatives. The intro
duction Of this tax was partly due to
the anxiety Of Caesar Augustus to en-
courage matrimony. Only Roman cit
izens at first were subject to the in
heritance tax until the whole empire
was enfranchised to increase the reve-
nue. from this source.
Evening star., 1936-07-05
!AutOmotive Briefs

L. p. Steuart of L. p Steuart, Inc,
Pontiac dealers in Washington, D. c.,
has returned from Detroit and Pom
tiac, where he was / OF 16 dealers
to attend the June advertising meet
ing of the company.
These dealer advertising meetings,
which have become regular part of
Pontiac's merchandising program, are
conducted by F. A. Berend, advertis-
ing manager Of the company, assisted
by W. A. P. John. vice president of
MacManus, John & Adams, Inc, the
advertising agency which handles the
Pontiac account.
Evening star., 1936-07-05
Wants Pine Needles.

EVER since 1t got around that he
is hay fever sufferer, Fred War
ing has been deluged with suggestions
for remedies from other h. (. patients
who listen to his Tuesday evening
c. B. S. programs. The most un-
usual among them was a box of pine
needles from Maine, with instructions
Tor smoking in pipe as a cure-all.
Evening star., 1936-07-05
Shop as Home Burns.

BARABOO, Wis. P).-Mr. and Mrs.
Roy Butler spent the afternoon shop
ping for new furniture with his veter-
ans bonus money. When they fin
ished they discovered they had no
home to furnish.
Their house had burned down in
their absence.
Evening star., 1936-07-05
Cape Cod Trip Ideal Motor Vacation Jaunt
Journey Combines Scenic
Beauty With Widest Va
riety of Recreations.
Allowing Plenty of Time Adds
to Enjoyment of New
England Tour.
By James Nevin Miller.

~ V~"SSS ASS" ave-
w YHILE planning your Summer
NA/ vacation these balmy July
wv days, what Is more impor-
tant than complete
change of scene? 1t whips up the
appetite, refreshes the mind and
brings you back to your daily routine
a new person in perspective and
enthusiasm. Therefore, no matter
how fond you are of Washington,
why not figure on at least a week
for a motor journey to a recreation
spot that not only is entirely differ
ent from those around here, but which
Is known the Nation over?
Discarding for today the idea of
the usual days drive into nearby
Maryland or Virginia resort sections,
let us see what New England has
to offer. Naturally enough, Cape Cod
comes first to mind. Its splendid
beaches, running for miles along the
ocean, beckon us with almost every
kind of outdoor sport and recreation
Its inland waters are renowned for
the quantity and quality OF their
fish. The unique scenic effects created
by the enormous sand dunes that
skirt the sea have made Cape Cod
wonderland for artists. Tourists
from all over the world are enthu-
siastic about its splendid roads and
cars from every State in the Union
are always on hand during the Sum-
mer season.
The new North and South route
u. S. 202, provides District motorists
with an excellent artery of travel
northward to Cape Cod and New Eng
land. Not only does this scenic high
way system assure comfortable driving
with all the necessary conveniences
but it also enables the driver tc
avoid congested areas. Not to have
to bother with the delays and other
discomforts of such big cities as
Philadelphia. Jersey City and New
York is indeed a pleasure.
Figure on about two and a hall
days each way for your journey
True, motorists boast of averaging
300 miles a day. That, of course, il
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and through Milldale, Meriden and
Middletown into Willimantic.
Now on route 6 again, journey into
Providence, capital city OF Rhode
Island. Continue on route through
Fall River and New Bedford into
Buzzards Bay. Then by all means
drive out to the very tip end of Cape
Cod into Provincetown. This is easy,
since you're still on 6. There are
many beautiful beaches between these
two points. In order to visit them, all
that is necessary is to keep a sharp
lookout for highway signs. which are
plainly marked with the names Of the
various beaches.
ESPECIALLY picturesque Is the trip
around Provincetcwn. In certain
PfoWncetown
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'Possums in Rat Trap.

r. M. Smith, Laredo, Tex, set q
wolf trap to catch rats, but caught
an even dozen 'possums--a mother
carrying II young In her pouch.
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Air Derby Groups Frolic
To Be Held on Ground
Canoe Tilting, Games and Bathing Beauty
Contests Arranged for Outing at
Somervilla Next Sunday.
By Joseph S. EdgerfOn.

members Of the washington Air Derby Association will shed their
qualify
which, the first time while, will flying
Members of the association to be the guests
Buddy"
Somerv Shady Side Md Although
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Answers to Traffiquiz.
|. % and (b); 2. (a); 8. (b)
4. (a); S. Co.
Bonus Pays Death Expenses.

LOS ANGELES R.-Court Com
missioner E. D. Doyle asked Joseph
George Scheue, World War veteran
who received bonus Of $525, If he
could pay temporary alimony. Scheue
presented receipts showing he had
spent the money on a cemetery lot, a
casket, paid an undertaken for ulti-
mate services and made arrangements
for church rites.
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Driver...
Can You .
Ans,cer This .
A. A. A. TRAFFIQUIZ.

l. Select the nations with (1rSD
the lowest and (second) the next low
est number of automobile accidents per
motor vehicles registered. Check right
space.
az } England.
BE } United States.
&C } Belgium.
dc } Germany.
&c } Italy.
I } Canada.
2. Driver arm-signals are fast ap-
preaching universal adoption. In
most States, when driver signals with
his arm extended downward he means
that:
a( } He is going to slow down
or stop.
b( } He is going to turn right.
&C } He is going to turn left.
3. Judged by the proportion of ac-
cidents that resulted fatally in 1885,
there is strong indication that the most
reckless drivers are found in what
age group?
OklOCk 4O'
b } Between Is and "a.
&C Between "a and 40.
dc } Over 40.
4. OF 1901, ,633 cars inspected by the
State of Pennsylvania over certain
period. estimate the number foutd to
be needing brake adjustment or re-
pairs:
a( } 100000.
b( 100000.
&C 100000.
S. You are driving and turning a
corner on a green GO signal. A pedes-
trian. in a crosswalk, is crossing the
street which you are entering. Who
has the right of way?
az have.
BE Ihave, If blow my horn
&C } Pedestrian has.
d } Pedestrian has if he
raises his hand.
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Two-Day Accident Clinic
Will Be Held in New York
Prime Purpose Is to Place Public Approval
on Good Motorists in Every State.
Trucking Association Notes.
BpG. adams Howard.

Nation moade Of safe drivers to converge
/ announced by the
Safety Foundation and the American
4 Automobile Association
Assembled the safe driver delegates from all States Will
clinic the diagnosis Of driver habits
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sections the roadway has been laid
between the ocean and the enormous
sand dunes, giving the casual visitor
the impression of desert on one side
and a fine view OF the ocean on the
other. Here, indeed. is delightful
vacation region. with plenty Of cool
ocean breezes to keep the temperature
comfortable, regardless of any So
called heat waves.
If you choose to visit the other side
of the cape. simply retrace your way
along U S. as far as Orleans, where
route % is encountered and followed
around the other side OF the cape
back to Buzzards Bay. This side OF
the cape also has many beautiful
beaches. which are in great demand
for surf bathing. Visit as many OF
them as your time permits. They are
all well worth visiting.
Evening star., 1936-07-05

When grease works out On the ris