The Washington times., 1936-12-05

president of the National Civil
Service Reform League, believes
complete extension of the merit
system in the Government service
to be "a long range proposition"
and has mo high hopes of pas
sage" Of a merit amendment to
the national Constitution during
the coming Congress.
These salient factors were di-
vulged yesterday by johnson at
a luncheon meeting sponsored by
the American University School of
Public Affairs, in which he out
lined plans of his organization
against the spoils system to an
invited group that included every
prominent personnel officer Of the
Federal Government.
A constitutional amendment to
wipe out Spoils completely must
eventually come, however, john
son declared, stating that he views
it as a measure necessary ito
hold any gains which we make on
behalf Of the merit system" prior
to its passage.
The league official, well known
to the business world by virtue OF
his vice presidency and advertis'
ing dictatorship Of Time Magazine,
Inc, defended wording Of the sug'
gested amendment, which has
been characterized as having
large loopholes because it says
merit principles shall be extended
to Federal jobs "as far as practic'
able" He revealed the State Of
New York, which in 1894 adopted
a similarly worded amendment in
it's constitution, has seen the clause
upheld in the courts and now
boasts better than a 95 per cent
merit system.
AS for the leagues long range
merit drive, johnson reiterated
much of what he told the Civil
Service Assembly in Cincinnati
during October, principally that
the league will inaugurate a Chain
letter" system Of acquainting the
public through publicity and edu.
cation toward benefits Of a real
merit system throughout Federal,
State and county services.
BY spring he hopes to have
formed a chapter of the Civil Serv.
ice Reform League in every accred.
tied college, he said, in which per-
sonnel administration and the i'm.
portance of good government will
be stressed to students, possibly to
attract them toward careers in the
Government.
A speakers bureau, composed Of
so prominent business men over
the country is to carry the mes
sage to Kiwanis and Lions Clubs.
which in turn will be asked to
spread it still further. A large pub
licity and research department
also is planned-when contribu.
tions by interested folk to the
league suffice.
Among the attendance at John.
sons address were Harry B. Mitch
ell, Mrs. Lucille Foster McMillin
and DR.. Leonard D. White, Civil
Service Commissioners, as well as
DR.. w. w. Stockberger of Agricul.
ture, Morris L. Cooke of REA, Car
son C. Hathaway Of Civil Service,
Malcolm L. Kerlin of Commerce
and numerous other prominent de-
partmental personnel administra-
tors.
The following numerology analy-
sis is presented for Gertrude"
publication name Of a clerk in the
Treasury Department.
"Ajax. carrying, tho world on his
shoulders, had nothing on you. for that
e just about what you are trying to do.
mind 10 often occupied with thoughts
Of how you can help others. However.
do mot accept all responsibility, part Of
which belongs to others. and do not
cultivate an exaggerated sense Of graft.
tude to others for what they do for Won.
"YOur understanding Of people, as well
as your tendency to advise them, shows
problems that are | bought @ ito to you. o. SSS You
hold friends among both sexes, and have
. natural ability to be an organizer,
temperate in speech and actions. not
permitting yourself much emotional dis.
'Your associations Of life swing be.
tween two extremes, and you have peOple
around yon in the higher stations Of life
who can give inspiration and help, while
on the other hand yOu have those who
are discouraged and disillusioned and to
whom YOU must give comfort.''
"YOu learn to associate easily with all
kinds Of people and conditions, and your
opportunities along the more artistic or
professional lines Of endeavor. while
those of your son will lie where more
selves similarly. having many interests
ative. but he will not have the home
tendencies which you possess"
Analyses are presented for those
who submit original, full name,
their office and birthday by mail.
They are compiled by an amateur
expert. A "pen name'' may be
substituted, however, for publica-
ton purposes.
Two colored employees have re-
Gently become prominent as mem
bers Of the American Federation
Of Government Employees because
Of meritorious activity with Lodge
249, Public Assistance Division Of
the Board of Public Welfare.
Frank E. Brown, a graduate of
Dunbar High School of the Dis
trict and the University of Ne
braska, is vice president of the
group. A social worker with the
Public Assistance Division, he
makes football a hobby and en-.
tertains aspirations toward a le.
gal career.
Frederick S. Phillips is secre-