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load entering any garage at O'Clock
in the morning and leaving at 43O
or o'clock in the afternoon. Ease OF
entrance and exit is essential; no
mechanical devices can meet the con-
ditions. This garage is as simple to
enter and leave as a one-way city
street. Since it has only grilled OPEN
ings in the walls, and the air can cir
culate freely, there is no need for artl-
fetal ventilation and since it is a
parking garage pure and simple, there
is no need for artificial heat. Also,
since the owner drives his own car in
and out, there is no need for any
operators.
UTF THIS garage were operated as
= a private enterprise, with four
exits and entrances for the two lower
floors and two entrances and exits for
the top floor, it could be operated with
a very small personnel-in fact 1t
would only require enough employees
to collect the hourly charges for
storage.
It is estimated garage OF this sort,
accommodating 225 cars, could be built
for a total cost of $4,000. To secure
q return Of per cent year on this
investment, it would only be necessary
to charge approximately 80 cents a
week for parking, or 13 cents day.
If the garage were built on scale
four times as large, the weekly charge
would be SO cents, or cents day.
McQueary contends that ramshackle
buildings on the north side of PENN
sylvania avenue, across from the new
Government buildings, could be re-
placed by these garages. The same
plan, he said, could be used for the
new Department of Agriculture Build
ings. He believes the garages could
be planned to fit in with. the Fine
Arts Commissions conceptions OF
architectural and landscape beauty
and, in any event. would be an i'm
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D Driveways in Washington parks are lined with
parked cars ~ In the business section of Washington
of which this is TYPICAL parking is pro-
hibted certain hours of the day. ( The biggest OPEN
air parking lot in the city in the unfinished Grand Plaza
of the Federal triangle where Government employees
afforded temporary parking ~ Where parking slows
the flow of traffic during rush hours oneway
park their in the underground garage of the Capital
Plaza Co Parking in the shopping areas, major prob
lem during the business rush. % Public garages open
day and night doing rushing business. (8) Balti-
is providing and three level parking in down.
town lots such this Saratoga street between
Cathedral and Charles streets. (9) Tcketing double
parker" pn+os h put .sr
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ment Employees, headed by D. E.
McQueary.
In appealing to automobile owners
to support the drive for parking ga
RACES. McQueary said:
With transportation revolutionized
by the automobile, conditions have
changed and a large percentage of
the citizens of Washington lives in
nearby suburbs or in the country
some miles out and drives in to work.
This condition has proven a blessing
to the people in many ways-giving
them space. fresh air and an oppor-
tunity for the growth and proper de-
'velopment of children. 1t is impossi-
BILE for that reason for Government
employees to reside within walking
distance of their work and at least
IS per cent of them have to use
either their own vehicles for trans
portation or public transportation of
the crowded, strap-hanging variety.
Will any one dare to say that the
Government employees must be denied
the privilege of uspg their own auto
mobiles on account of failing to find
a place to park, when all classes of
people are riding to work in their
own automobiles?
McQueary consulted Delano g.
Aldrich, a firm of New York archi-
tects, for suggestions.
He has the answer in the form Of a
proposal that the Government put
up open-air parking garages, not more
than three stories high, within rea-
sonable walking distance of the Cow
ernment buildings. Discussing this
proposal. William Adams Delano said:
There are many towns of moderate
size where land near business and
shopping areas is not expensive, but
where the congestion Of parked auto
mobiles is becoming very acute. The
garage which I have planned, be-
cause of its simplicity of construction
and consequent cheapness, would help
very materially to relieve this con-
gestion.
'It was worked out for the parking
of cars belonging to the employees of
the various Government departments
in Washington, where there Is peak
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Plans for Clearing Streets to Cut Hazard
and Aid Traffic Flow Reveal Conflict But
Hold Promise of Eventual Harmonious
Solution of Problem.

also had an idea-advanced In mo-
ment of indignation when he learned
the rank and file of Government en-
ployes wanted parking space for their
cars He suggested that the employees
walk to work and buy cows with their
automobile money The embattled
Government employees Immediately
pointed out that they had difficulty
feeding themselves, to say nothing of
cows. They also suggested that the
average apartment owner, always set
in his ways. was strongly opposed to
providing stables as well as two rooms
and bath.
Some of the more serious aspects
of the parking problem include the
menace to traffic safety. the congestion
of vehicular movement and the loss to
business men.
Many of the traffic deaths are at
tributable to pedestrians walking from
behind parked cars, drivers pulling
suddenly away from the curb and fast
driving through streets congested with
cars parked at the curb and others
parked double.
A RECENT trafic survey disclosed
that the rush-hour speed in the
congested district of Washington is
less than ST. miles per hour. Trafic
engineers believe this condition could
be corrected to a considerable extent
by the elimination of street parking.
Merchants also have complained that
they are suffering serious business
losses because prospective customers
cannot find parking space for their
cars, the available places on the
streets being occupied by all-day and
overtime parkers. They say much Of
their business is going to outlying
communities, some Of it even as far
away as Baltimore.
All who have studied the problem
agree that the only solution Is to get
The parked cars oil the streets. Be-
lore this can be done. however, q
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place for the cars must be provided if
the motorist is to be given any con-
sideration.
To accomplish this end, the con-
struction of municipal parking garages
has received serious consideration.
In 1884 Peoples Counsel William A..
Roberts made comprehensive study
of the parking difficulties. His survey
showed there were Gin 1880 some
$1,000 motorists seeking to park at
least once day in the downtown area,
and this number was Increasing.
To accommodate this horde Of
would-be parkers, there were available
roughly 10000 parking places, in
Guiding lots and street spaces, in the
area. In other words, there were four
cars for every parking place.
Roberts also discovered that park
ing lot owners in the congested dis
trict were collecting nearly 100000
annually in fees The lot owners were
paying no building taxes to the Dis
trict, although the city government
formerly had collected more than
$a,000,000 a. year in taxes from struc-
lures formerly occupying the lots.
His study, however, clearly demon
strated that parking lots, even if mu-
nicipally operated, could not take care
of the demand. Municipal garages
more than one-story high offered the
only satisfactory answer, Roberts con-
cluded.
LIE TALKED with q number of
= prominent citizens and learned
that private capital was not interested
in financing such projects. One of
the principal objections was that pri-
vate operators could not condemn the
land needed for building sites and it
was feared that property owners would
jump their price as soon as they
learned parking garage project was
contemplated.
It was also pointed out that the
private owner ecHld only profit
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Bv Jack Cline.

THAT pail of desperation and de
spair which has developed
around Washingtons parkin!
u problem is not without its oc
casional ray of hope.
Motorists looking for parking space
pedestrians lost in the shadows o.
parked vehicles along the streets, mer.
chants whose doors are blocked day
after day by lines of standing auto.
mobiles-these may have surrendered
hope, but braver minds and more de-
termined characters carry on.
Low-cost municipal garages, SUBJ
surface garages, prohibition of street
parking with the sting removed
through the provision of substitute
space are rather old ideas in Wash
ington's long discussion of the parking
problem. But today they have a new
meaning Their erstwhile quality of
vagueness has disappeared. If they
are still rather far from actualitieS,
they at least have become blueprints
and, as such, removed from the realm
Of dreams.
Despite disagreement among them
as to the method of solving the prob
lem, there are hardy, determined indi-
viduals who agree that the parking
question can be answered. They are
working toward that end and their
display of energy, even when fighting
each other. is hopeful sign.
Concrete attacks on the problem are
Haiv,rr 10 l1x,f f1o n,c<~ ;ok
sioners, by Peoples Counsel w. A.
Roberts, by organizations of Federal
employees, civic and trade groups, by
congressional committees. To visit
the battle front, even when it is to
make the discovery that the various
units of the army are fighting among
themselves, is heartening experience.
:. 1t tells one that something lis do
ing" at least.
To report that there are disagree
ments among the proponents of a
positive solution of the parking prob
lem is not to imply that there is no
common meeting ground for them.
There is such, for instance, on the
fundamental point that the problem
is municipal one; quite similar, in
deed, to the problem of creating streets
on which automobiles move.
There is opposition to this, of course,
from the private garage and parking
lot operator. He raises the objection
that his livelihood is jeopardized, that
the municipality has no right to en-
croach upon his domain.
Ry1f axyov, r,ov,v nf kIn4rA ~,,I4o
init the reasonable validity of his
claim unite against the private garage
and lot operator on the ground that
private enterprise cannot hope to solve
the problem.
The day-by-day story of the city's
effort to do something" about the
parking problem is not without its
comic relief, even when acrimony
sharpens the edge Of the comedy, as
It does in some instances.
MississiSsippi's Senator Bilbo, for
example, told reporters that he got
himself elected to the Senate so he
could enjoy reserved parking space.
He was tired of hunting for places on
the public streets and lodging the
ticketing hand Of the law. The weak
ness Of his plan lies in the fact that
the Senate can accommodate only 96
Senators.
Another individualist- physician
took the bull by the horns and parked
on his front lawn when mo parking"
signs were erected in front of his resi-
dence on Connecticut avenue. He
spent the next day In Trafiic Court
disposing Of q ticket.
New Jerseys wealthy Senator Kean
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through the money taken in at the
door, whereas the District would be
enriched from this source, and also
get the benefit of celaring the streets
With these points in mind, bill to
| authorize organization of municipal
parking corporation was drafted and
introduced by Chairman Norton OF
the House District Committee. This
corporation would be authorized to
borrow its initial capital from the
Government, pay interest on the
money when it is used, condemn the
necessary land and used the land for
parking lots until the garages could
be erected.
Construction of the garages would
be accompanied by an immediate
Tightening of enforcement of the park
ing regulations. This would be neces-
sary, it was pointed out. to prevent
automobile owners from following the
line of least resistance and parking
their cars on the streets despite the
availability of the garages.
It was estimated that fee of IS
week would defray the normal cost
of the land and construction and all
incidental expenses. If the garages
should be used extensively by part
time parkers, the cost to regular all
day users probably could be cut to
around So a week. Although this
may seem high to the average driver
who now parks on the street for moth
ing, barring the expenses of an occa-
sional ticket, Roberts pointed out that
virtually all garages and parking lots
in the congested district are charging
considerably more
The bill was introduced at the last
session Of Congress. but has made
little headway. Parking lot owners,
according to Roberts, have fought the
measure. "They are leasing all avail
able lots" he declared, "and they
don't want any competition. They'll
kill the bill If they can"
THE proposal for municipality
owned parking garages also has
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THE proposal for municipality
owned parking garages also has
received the vigorous support Of the
Association for Adequate Parking and
Recreation Facilities Among Govern
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.HAT pail of desperation and de-
spair which has developed
around Washington's parking
u problem is not without its oc-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21
Why Do You Dream Those
 Odd Dreams?

Did you dream last night that you bought candy-sat down and ate it all by yourself? Probably some one you love has been neglect ing you tiny bit.
 Was there a cat haunting your dreams? If it was splitting and bouncing, beware of woman who dislikes you. A gentle, purring cat may mean your best girl friend.
 Dreaming often that you are abandoned, lonely suggests that you expect more from others than you are inclined to give. It is a warn- ing from your unconscious mind to go out of your way to be friendly.
 Is there magic ln dreams? Not as the ancients believed. But there is magic in the Interpretation of your unconscious mind.
 Learn from our 32-page booklet how modern psychology analyzes your dreams as wish-fulfilments and solutions of everyday problems. Use dreams as clues and symbols.
 Send 1Oc for your copy of THE MEANING OF DREAMS to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service. 635 Sixth Ave, New York. N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME. ADDRESS, and the NAME of book let.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

my track and my cars all the time. Everything I touch she grabs. If she was my kid, I'd-I'd smack her good"
 Why, you heartless little rascal! You got all those lovely things and that's your thanks. I've notion to take them away from you"
 T don't care. They're a-just. a great big nuisance. I'm going out." :"
 No, you aren't. You're staying here and taking care of Baby. And get that look off your face I'm afraid you're going to have very nasty disposition" The, day goes on, as nearly every day does, with these tempests.
 EpilOgue
 All small children need some time and some place to play in peace. Work, maps, and general routine can often be arranged to allow for it. Mother is right. Jun- for is getting cross. Baby is old enough to understand more than
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

the gathers and tie in place. Se- cure to the wrapping with trans- parent Scotch Tape about every 2".
 Below is 8 basket of cookies made from IS" square of green film. To simplify the work, call the corners of the square A, B. c and D consecutively. Fold to bring c to A; bring D over half way be- tween A and B, holding in place with the tape. Fold B the same way across to D and secure. Sepa- rate A and c and there is the bas- ket. Spread and fold corners under to flatten bottom, put cookies in- side, and tie with IA" transparent ribbon, folding corners A and c over them. Wired green ribbon of the film, spangled with silver stars, makes the handle which is secured with tape. Bring this ribbon down sides of basket, tape it on, tie un- derneath, and decorate with holly.
 The fruit cake is wrapped in am- Der film and trimmed with fan bow made by folding a 9" 30" piece into fine accordion pleats. The pleating is tied at the center with a transparent ribbon bow and ornamented with holly. Spread the ends of the fan and secure with folded tape. Around the cake, tie red and silver transparent ribbon.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21
WOMAN,S REALM
Your Children
By Olive Roberts Barton

'Mom, Baby has my Tiddledy Winks and she's throwing them away. Hurry, Nom, she's eating one"
 I'm busy. You get them away from her."
 Junior chases Baby to a corner and tries to pry open her mouth. A shriek brings mother running.
 "Now what have you done, you bad boyl You've hurt little sister and made her cry. Shame on you"
 T only tried to get one out of her mouth and she bit me. She got the box and threw a whole handful in the fish bowl. She climbed on chaiy."
 "Well, she's just baby. And you shouldn't let things lie around the way you do. Hush, darling. Jun- ior's just a naughty boyl"
 Ruffling Juniors Disposition
 The counters are rescued one by one, dried off, and restored to safe- ty. Baby is herself again and Jun- for gets his truck. He piles up 8 load of bricks, blocks to you, and hauls it to Mir. Smiths house by the mantlepiece. MT. Smith tells him to dump the load beside the concrete mixer and asks how much it is. Junior says, ten cents". and gets the truck in place. Junior has invented MT. Smith, so he has to talk for both.
 Baby approaches while Junior is putting the invisible dime in his pocket. She takes both hands and upsets the truck sideways.
 "Mom, oh, Mom," calls Junior frantically. Baby won't let me play. She dumped my bricks the wrong place. Put her in her pen, won't your"
 But mother, used to these s. O.. s. calls, does not come.
 Much mutterings and many Get out of here's" came from the par Tor. Then another scream from Baby.
 Now what have you doneas I de- clare if you go on teasing your lit- tie sister that way, I'll go crazy. What? Is that all she did? Just upset your wagon. Well, you're a bigger baby than she is if you can't stand that. No, won't put her in her pen. She needs exercise. You just have to learn to be generous, Junior, and help me take care of your sister,"
 "She won't play with her own toys. She's always after mine. I'll go up and play in my room. Can I Mom?"
 Juniors Plight Is Serious
 "No, I don't want her alone. And I don't want her in the kitchen. She'll be asleep after a while and you can play then"
 But you make me sleep when Baby takes nap. Oh, sne's al- ways around" Kicks his train. T can't play with anything. She gets
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21
GlorifWng Yourself
By Alicia Hart
NEA Service Stan Writer


 So you shudder to think about the pounds the holiday festivities are likely to add to your figure? Well, it won't be so bad if you keep on do- ing your exercises every day. Skip ping your routines is as likely to put pounds on you as all the good things to eat that are in store. So give yourself present by trying these new exercises.
 Remember that the girl who rolls back and forth on the floor fifty times every morning certainly will have simmer hips at the end of one month than 8 woman who goes to a reducing salon once a week and does a few exercises now and then be- tween visits.
 Regularity is what counts most in the tedious business of losing weight Devote fifteen minutes a day now to reducing routines (not skipping even one day) and you certainly will look simmer long before time to buy new spring clothes.
 If, after the Christmas holidays, your stomach isn't as fiat as you would like to have it, repeat this exercise ten times a day for two weeks; then twenty times a day for the following month:
 Sit on the edge of a low table or bed with right leg outstretched and the left foot resting on the floor. Now. keeping right knee straight, bend forward and try to reach right toes with fingertips. You may not be able to touch them for days and days, but keep trying. Reverse, sit- ting on the opposite side of the bed with right foot on the floor and touch toes of left foot.
 Lie on your stomach on a bed or the floor with elbows bent and hands-palfns down--betwecn chest and floor. Keeping legs straight. raise yourself upward until elbows are straight and all Of your weight is on hands and toes. Notice how this makfs stomach muscles tense
 Turn over. resting on your back Bend knees so weight Of the legs is on balls of the feet and. support
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21
SOURCES OF CARBON MONO-
 XIDE POISONING

SOURCES OF CARBON MONO-
 XIDE POISONING
 Most people now know the danger of sudden death from carbon mon- oxide, death without warning, from the exhaust gases of any internal combustion engine, gasoline or other fuel, running in a closed space. But there are many other sources of slight carbon monoxide poisoning that are not 50 well known to the inward, and 1t is from these sources that most of the i'll health from chronic carbon monoxide poisoning comes.
 < From queries or the subject it is evident that the dangerous miscon- ception persists in the popular mind that there is a peculiar odor about carbon monoXide. If that were true there would not be 50 many tragic fatalities from carbon monoxide gassing, for odor would give some warning. The truth is that the deadly gas is colorless, odorless and tasteless. Other gases or fumes with color, odor or taste may be, fre- quently are mixed with carbon monoxidc, but one who relies on seeing, smelling or tasting the dead ly gas is indeed reckless.
 Natural gas in America contains no carbon monoxide, but in burning with an insufficient air supply natu- ral gas may produce fumes contain ing a fatal amount of carbon mon- oxide. Artificial gas contains up to 10 per cent (coal gaS) and 30 per cent (water gas) of carbon mon- oxide.
 Sources of occasional fatalities unquestionably accidental are leaky yas fixtures, open coal fires, port able gas heaters (without proper vent or fiue connecticut, water heaters, stoves with dampers closed, burners of any kind that accumu- late soot which becomes red hot, hot flame of any fuel striking upon a cold surface. These accidental deaths most frequently occur in the night or when the victim has fallen asleep in a poorly ventilated room where the small proportion of car- bon monoxide in the air is quickly fatal. Air containing only 0.4 per cent of carbon monoxide may prove fatal if breathed for an hour.
 Here is a good place to fix firmly in mind the health and safety value of the rule that one should never sleep without a window open. If it is extremely cold, blowing, showing,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-12-21

ing your hips with your hands, raise yourself upward until stomach is on an even line with your knees. Hold the position for ten seconds, relax and repeat five times. After one week, do this ten times a day.
 If you want to reduce your thighs and strengthen your back muscles at the same time, stand erect with your weight on your left foot. Raise your right leg as high as possible, bend right knee, clasping 1t with both hands and draw 1t in toward your body. Pull toward you until the muscles in your leg feel strained and tense. Relax and repeat five times. Reverse, standing on right foot. stretching left leg outward, then bending left knee and claSping 1t with both hands.