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The Washington times., 1936-05-20
Chevy Chase
Lake Starts
Tonight
BY FRANCOIS

bal tailSpin over the opening last
night of Matt WindSor'S new Rus.
sian Roof Garden atop his now
stilled Volga Boatman at No. !
Thomas Circle. We aren't aiming
to pour ecstatic phrases all over
the printed page in a hymn OF
praise for the way 1t was han
died. We aren't, we say, but we're
of the mind to.
We could rave, for instance,
about Mats new musical com
pany and Mats entirely novel
Russian floor show. We could,
we repeat, marvel for your edifi'
cation over the setting in which
these things transpired. There
was a moon last night and 1t
Shope-aS it will during nights to
come-on No. / Thomas Circle.
1t shone on Washington's first
Russian roof garden, and it was
noted by the horde which at.
tended Mats opening. The moon
was not a part Of Mats plan
but it seemed to be. It seemed
perfect setting for the Swing
copators," which is what Matt
calls his new band, and the open
ing night assembly realized this
and cheeered the effect to the
echo. Perhaps you heard it, but
you should have been there.
The grand opening of the
Hangar Club roofs Cor is it rooveS)
took place last Saturday with great
gusto and amid loud and far-flung
cheers. The latter, voiced by the
large percentage of Washington
which participated, filled the night
with an audible confirmation Of
our every prediction.
We said, for instance, that
Duke Eglin's 11-piece swing band
would provide enough rhythm to
ripple the broad Potomac, and
while our official ripple measurer
was unavoidably out of the city
at the time, we have it on good
authority that there were ripples
The size-or even the quality
of those rippleS matters not, be-
cause tonight they may be oh
served again and for many
nights hereafter. Go down to
Tidal Basin, yourself-or what
is better, cross the bridge and
take and earful of the syncopa,
ton producing the ripples.
| Va, YNrnJyn TTrNr6
It's getting to be rather tire,
some these days sitting in at the
Maryland Club Garden parties
and trying to figure out just
what each member Of Jimmy
Harris swell orchestra has in
the back of his mind as he goes
about his nights work.
Out at Chevy Chase Lake, Bill
Keyser has revamped things SC
that his sprightly little bailiwick
appears only a bit removed from
a glorious unreality. For one
thing, he points out, the fun
loving Washingtonian doesn't have
as far to travel as he did in yester
years. The entrance has been
posted a block nearer the District
For another thing, Lee Field has
assembled an enticing slate Of top
flight entertainers to enhance his
musical offerings which (as you
know i you have heard Of Leo
need no enhancing.
And for yet another thing,
Bill throws open his doors to-
night in the first instalIment Of
what he promises will be a
Chevy Chase Lake season with
out parallel. We hope to see you
there.
y
Back in town again-and back
| in the news again-iS the Hamil-
The Washington times., 1936-05-20
BY CHARLES A. SMITH
Copyright, 1896. by

International News service)
LONDON, May 20 G.N.SO'
Those Americans who met King
Edward VIII Of England when he
visited the United States as Prince
of Wales would find him little
changed If they saw him in the
flesh today.
His hair is still very fair. His
skin is still good. The ready, flash
ing smile, displaying a perfect set
of teeth, is still there. His eyes
retain their blueness.
Edward today weighs around
100 pounds. There does not ap-
pear to be a pound OF superfluouS
flesh about him.
Health Excellent
His health today is excellent.
His medical advisers have told him
he should live out the full three
score and ten. There is no sign
of the bronchial trouble which
afflicted both his father and his
grandfather.
Edward manages to keep his
youthful figure mainly by constant
exercise and by adhering to a diet
which is spartan-like in its fru'
gality. Kingship has not changed
his ideas on the subject Of food,
drink and exercise.
He continues to play his daily
game of squash rackets and occa-
sionally pokes around at a golf
ball. He has not been able to
dash over to the exclusive Bath
Club here for an early morning
swim as was his practise before
he became King, but he still
takes his occasional Turkish bath.
On Frugal Diet
Edward has always rationed
himself with the severity OF a
professional athlete in the mat
ter of food and drink.
One full meal a day has been
his rule for years. Today his
breakfast usually consists Of cot
fee and a little fruit with crack
ers or cereal. His lunch is very
light and is rarely more than
a small piece of his favorite dish,
sole, followed by fruit and coffee.
Dinner is his best meal Of the
day, but even at this he never
takes hors d'oeuvreS or soup and
rations himself strictly when eat
ing meat dishes. He prefers sim
pie dishes and his taste in alcohol
also is simple.
Whisky-and1soda and br a n d y
and7Soda remain his tavorlte
drinks, as they are with most Of
the male members Of the royal
family here. He is a moderate
smoker.
Kept Busy on Job
Today Edward finds himself
compelled to spend more and more
time in his workroom at Bucking
ham Palace, signing the multitude
of official state papers which must
bear the royal signature, confer
ring with his secretaries, assisting
in the drafting of speeches and
being ready to dash off at any mo
ment to receive Populations and
visitors.
He rises early, somewhere around
7 a. m. as a rule, exercises in his
private gymnasium at York House
(Note: The third article in this
series will deal with King Edwards
sporting activities, his hobbies, anc
his airplanes I. N.S0.
The Washington times., 1936-02-13
SPINAL SERUM
REACHES SHIP.

SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 13
QN.S)-With serum and corps
Of doctors, the Navy destroyer
Tattnall today reached the train
ing ship California State, aboard
which one cadet died Of spinal
meningitis. Fear Of an outbreak
Of the 'malady caused Capt. Rich.
ard C. Dwyer to radio for imme-
diate medical aid and serum.
The California State is 1000
miles off Balboa. The Tattnall
brought three doctors from Cor
gas Hospital, Balboa, all available
serum, and four Army medical
corps men.
The disease had not spread to
80 others aboard the vessel-66
cadets and a crew of 23-Captain
Dwyer reported, advising, how
ever, he radioed for serum to in
sure against an outbreak Of the
malady.
The Washington times., 1936-02-13
$4,000 ASKED
IN LIFT FALL

Suit for $4,000 damages was
filed in District Supreme Court
today by Mrs. Anna Marie PapSt,
Of 619 Oneida Pl. N. w., and her
husband, Josef PapSt, against
Thomas M. Cuttings, Alexander
Robson and Goodwin Graham,
trustees Of the Atlas Building, for
personal injuries alleged to have
been sustained by Mrs. PapSt in
an elevator accident in the build
ing.
Through Attorneys Alvin L. New
myer and David G. BresS, the
plaintiffs declare that last Sep
tember 26 an elevator on which
Mrs. Papst was riding dropped
from the second floor to the base
ment, causing her to sustain seri-
GUS injuries.
A large number Of persons, who
had been attending the meeting
Of the ladies' auxiliary Of Bakers
Union No. 118, had Overcrowded
the lift, it Is said.
The Washington times., 1936-02-13
KNOX AND ELY
TURN BLAST ON
ROOSEVELT

BOSTON, Feb. 13 UN.SO-Two
separate blasts at the Roosevelt
administration, one by a candi-
date for the Republican presi-
Dental nomination and the other
by q Democrat chieftain, echoed
in Boston today.
Col. Frank Knox (R) branded
President Roosevelt the "arch-Tory
of them ALL" and attacked the
"SpoilesmanShip" and the Roman
emperor power-grabbing tactics"
Of the present Administration.
Securities Act Scored
Former Gov. Joseph B. Ely CD
In a radio address as q member of
the American Liberty League
charged that there is nothing left
OF the Roosevelt prosperity pro
gram but the spending, and "the
forgotten man is still forgotten" I"
The securities act, Ely charged,
does little more than put white
Colonel Knox, speaking before
members of the Middlesex Club,
declared that 'Tammany Hall
has moved to Washington" with
Postmaster General Farley as
head of the revived spoils syS-
tenn" He added:
Political service rendered and
to be rendered has become the
sole criterion Of public employ
ment."
CONFIDENCE UNDERMINED
He declared President Roosevelt
had created q government of men,
instead of laws, resulting in in
stability Of law because the will
of one man could change them
overnight"
The Chicago publisher asserted
that the President deliberately at
tempted to undermine the con-
fidence of the people in business
leadership to the end that they
may place their trust in political
leadership"
The Washington times., 1936-02-13
COUNTY Calls
NEGRO JUROR

ARLINGTON COURT HOUSE,
Va, Feb. 13.-For the first time
in the history of Arlington County
a Negro has been selected for
service on the grand jury.
Solomon Thompson, so, co1ored,
Of Nauck, was drawn for the Feb
ruary term which gets under way
Monday.
The only other similar instance
In this area was the service Of q
colored juror in neighboring Fair
fax County during an arson case
last wear.
The Washington times., 1936-02-13
Bad Timing

LYNN, Mass. QN.S).-"What
time is it, brother?" asked one of
two strangers of Roger Conroy,
A, near his home. Time to be
robbed" came back the second
stranger after Conroy had given
them the time. Conroy, treasurer
Of an organization, handed over
q bag containing $500.
The Washington times., 1936-02-13
Presidents Gift

PEIPING, Feb. 13-The o. s.
Consul General at Shanghai IS
proud Of the newly arrived steel
engraving Of President Roosevelt,
a present from the American
Chief Executive himself.
The Washington times., 1936-02-13
FootIoose Thieves

KANSAS CITY. Mo. U.N.s).
A certain member Of Kansas
City's thieving gentry is well
stocked with shoes today. Harry
Levine reported to police that
burglars had entered his shoe
store here twice in one week,
taking approximately 800 pairs
Of shoes.
The Washington times., 1936-02-13
Dog Bites Judge

NEW YORK. Feb. 13.-1n
spite of the fact that Buster, a
mongrel, made the mistake of bit
ing Charles Sickle, Judge at the
Boys Brotherhood Dog Show, he
won first prize in the shorthaired
class.
The Washington times., 1936-02-13
10 Million In Japan Fete

TOXIC, Feb. 13.-Empire Day,
marking the 25S6th anniversary of
the accession Of Emperor Himmu
XII, was celebrated throughout
Japan. 1t was estimated that 10,-
600, 900 persons took part in the
observance.
The Washington times., 1936-02-13

Just 80 .. SO hustle inI Genuine
cowhide in "a and 26 inch sizes.
Sturdy steel frdme, reinforced
corners, solid hondle. Checked
cloth lining; shirt and dcces-
sorry pockets. Block ond brown.
Luggage shOp-secOnd FIOOr-The Hecht Co.
The Washington times., 1936-02-13
State Youth Director

Aubrey williams, director of the
National Youth Administration,
yesterday announced the appoint
Inent Of Karl w. Onthank Of Eu-
gene, Ore, dean Of the personnel
administration Of the University
Of Oregon, as director Of the Ore
gon Youth Administration.
The Washington times., 1936-02-13

Mems ShOps-Main FlOOr-The Hecht Co.
The Washington times., 1936-02-13
HOUSE TO SIFT
AGE PENSIONS
international News Service

International News Service
The House Rules Committee
will hold a hearing tomorrow on
the resolution by Representative
Bell CD Of Missouri, proposing
an investigation of the Townsend
old-age pension campaign.
Chairman O'Connor Cd Of
New York, granted the hearing
today at the insistence Of Bell
and other House foes Of the
Townsend plan.
The Bell resolution calls for
an investigation of charges that
'rackets" are being conducted in
old-age pension plans through
which huge sums Of money are
being collected from aged people.
The Washington times., 1936-02-13

Lost minute cledrdncel Re-
duced from our own stocks!
Wool sport jackets with Upper
fronts. A few pldid jockets and
navy blue meltons ore in
cluded. Broken sizes.
Mems Sport Shop-Main Floor
The Washington times., 1936-02-13

DUB soothing, warming Musterole
N well into your chest and throat.
Musterole is NOT just a salve. It's
O "cOunteF-irritant" containing
good old-fashioned cold remedies
oil Of mustard, menthol, camphor
and other valuable ingredients.
That's why it gets such fine results
better than the old-fashioned mus
tard plaster. 1t penetrates, stimu-
Iates, warns and soothes, drawing out
local congestion and pain. Used by
millions for 25 years. Recommended
bymany doctors and nurses. All drug
Qists. In three strengths: Regular
Strength, Children's (mild), and Ex-
ira Strong. Tested and approved by
Good H Housekeeping Bureau, No.4S67.
The Washington times., 1936-12-09
TAYLOR PASSES UP HOLLYWOOD
TO S0LACE GRIEVING MOTHER

shirtbosom his heart was going
like a Crip-hammer.
Used Restraint
He played the scene with re-
straint-so much restraint that a
chuckle of amusement passed
among the observers. But they
felt sympathy for him too. The
boy had Something-no doubt
about it-and in the gloom beyond
the 1liegS the studio veter rs
passed knowing glances one to the
other.
He was master of himself. The
long athletic stride, graceful as q
dancers, his poise, his beautiful
speaking voice, could not be
ignored, whatever failings he
showed.
But these failings and these
virtues we're to be put to the acid
test a day or so later. In the dark
and almost deserted projection
room sat a man waiting for the
film to be run off.
No matter what the studio vet
erans thought, no matter the SYM
pathy of the well-wishers. the
opinion of Louis B. Mayer was
final. His was the power to make
or break prospective screen ma
terial.
Mr.. Mayer sat immobile, in
scrutable watching the screen test
of Robert Taylor.
The Washington times., 1936-12-09
Turkey|ess Honolulu
Offered Pheasants

HONOLULU, Dec. Q G.N.sJ.
Prospects of Christmas dinner
without turkey for many families
in strikebound Honolulu was
frightened today by a message
from Harbin, Manchukuo.
Hearing Honolulu was without
supplies of the holiday bird, Emil
Christensen. an exporter of Har'
bin, has written the Chamber Of
Commerce offering to supply
frozen pheasants with or without
feathers" The pheasantS pre-.
Sumably would arrive by japanese
ships, which are not affected by
the maritime strike.
The Washington times., 1936-12-09
BY LYDIA CALVERT
CHAPTER Is
His father was dead.

His father was dead.
Robert put his arms about the
shoulders of his mother and tried
to hide the grief in his own heart.
For her he must be brave.
But a decision had to be made.
Behind him rose the glittering
towers of Hollywood and he knew
now that he wanted to go back.
That was where his opportunity
lay. But here in Beatrice were
the roots of his family, his moth
er's interests and his duty to her.
Old friends came to the little
house and offered their counsel.
Let Robert go back to his work at
the studio and leave his mother in
their care. Here in Beatrice she
was in familiar surroundings. But
Robert knew that now, alone ex-
cept for him, his frail mother
needed him, though she, too, en-
couraged his going.
Decides to Stay
After all, he wasn't making any
money in Hollywood. They hadn't
signed him to a contract. Maybe
it was all q fools paradise. He de-
cided to stay in Beatrice.
'I'm going to stay here" Rob-
ert told his mother. "1ll get a
job in a gas station or something
and we'll get along"
She countered adroitly.
Lets try it another way, son.
Suppose you go on out to Holly
wood and / stay here-fOr q
year. Wen see how you make
out"
But he was not to be fooled.
- ''Uh-uh, no you DON'T" he told
her, playfully. Trying to pull
the wool over my eyes, aren't
you? No, mother dear, either
you go along with me or I stay
here with yOu."
LADY LUCK AGAIN
Ears attuned to elfin voices
then might have heard lifting
laugh, for Lady Luck was abroad
again and now in the Soughing
branches of the great bare trees
outside her voice mingled with the
winter wind.
"The time has come. The time
has come" the voice seemed to say
Robert and his mother left
Beatrice on November 25, 1898.
Their destination was Hollywood.
He reported to Hinsdell. The
matter of contract came up. The
offer didn't sound impressive but
Bob finally signed for thirty-five
dollars a week. Under the con.
tract he was allowed to continue
his little theater work. With the
extra remuneration, the income
was enough, with careful plan.
ming, to meet their living needs.
Screen Test
Then came the screen test. This
was a red letter day in his life.
AS is customary with tests, Q
whole crew of cameramen, q
whole crew of electricians ard q
director were being worked over,
time especially for him. He had
to succeed. Into a few feet of
celluloid he had to crowd all his
knowledge of acting and of life,
The set was a drawing room
scene and the actress chosen to
play opposite him was the beauti
full Evelyn Knapp. The man who
had directed many a similar test
for the glamorous stars Of the
screen, Henry Bucquet was the
director. To him it was routine
To Robert it was the adventure of
a lifetime.
In immaculate evening clothes
he was playing the part of a
young dramatic coach faced with
the task of instructing a charm
ing young lady in the technique
of a love scene.
The part must be played cas-
ually, nonchalantly. The gracious
Miss Knapp played the part with
enviable ease and so did Robert
apparently. Under the Starched
The Washington times., 1936-12-09

(To Be Continued
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14

dtS 19VNEQs
 These e,000,000 workers represent approximately 4S per cent of the total number who will be covered when all states have similar laws.
 With most legislatures meeting during the coming year, and with Ut least l4 of them contemplating such laws, the prospects arc that this percentage will be raised ma terially within a year.
 CHILDREN ARE AIDED
 Nearly . million dependent chil- dren and needy aged and blind persons are being kopt from want And given chance to 1.-Two Q normal family life through monthly public assistance payments in 70 states.
 Thirty-eight states, representing approximately 75 per cent of our total population, have plans ap- proved by the Social Security Board for assistance to the needy aged; 2l states, representing q DOT cent of our population, have plans for the needy blind, and a, representing about S6 per cent of our population, have plans for dependent children.
 In addition, 10 states have suh- nltted to the board for approval l2 pllns--three for the aged three for the blind and six for dependent children.
 Every state is benefiting under tho child welfare and child health measures of the act, and 46 states, Alaska, the District of Columbia and HNwaii have set up approved plans of their own for ono or moro of these erViceS--materna and child health, crippled children and child welfare.
 Social security accomplishment cannot he measured wholly In terms of cash payments to tho needy, Rec- orts submitted by state and county officials, however, indicate what fOderal-stAte public assistance means to the man or the woman who comes to old age without ~ roof over hls or her head or enough food to cat. The average of nlonth- ly payments to tho needy aged has increased in North Dakota from $i.08 Q month in 1885 to $l5.o4 in i9Se; in Nebraska, In the same period, from $S.08 to $i4,e6, and In Michigan from $e.6S to $i6,9l,
 COVER SEVERAL FIELDS
 Tho provisions of the social Sc- curity Act cover . number of dis- tlnct though related fields-unem- ployment compensation, old-age benefits for the present or future employed, assistance to the needy aged, security for children, aid to tho blind, vocational rehabilitation, and public health.
 The distinction between old age benefits and public assistance for the needy aged must be clearly un- derstood,
 The first, which Is the only part of the act to bo directly admlnis-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14

by the state or county, are found to be without resources for the neces. stiles of life,
 HELP GIVEN BLIND
 In addition to providing for tho needy aged, public assistance also offers aid to the needy blind and to dependent children. For this, grants are made by the Social So. ourity Beard to all states with plans conforming with the requirements of the act.
 For the aged and the blind these grants come to approximately one' half tho total amount spent by the state, and for dependent children to one-thlrd.
 Ono of the most urgent problems confronting the social security pro. gram today is that of effective ad. ministration and coordination of acc tivities within the state. among the various states, and between the states and the federal agencies.
 By providing grants to cover the entire cost of state administration for certan measures, and by con- trihuting substantially to the states administrative expenses for others, the Social Security Act clearly in- dicates the emphasis placed on ct- fectiVe administration.
 HIGH STANDARDS SET
 The fact that three -fourthS of the stan of the Social Security Board are appointed from civil service rolls, and that the remaining fourth-ex. perts and lawyers excepted under the act-have also, at the request ot tho board, been approved by tho Civil Service Commission, indicates further the high personnel stand- ards being maintained by tho board.
 In all these state-fedefal programs the state makes it's own plans, sets up Its own administrative machin- cry and Is responsible for it's ef1ec- tive operation. The Social Security Board stands ready, however, to as- sist and counsel any state on It's own request, in relation to these mat ters.
 All over the country 1t is being demonstrated In actual practice that q competent stan Is . good invest ment for states that want to get maximum returns on their social se. curity appropriations.
 ProgrNss is also being made through joint planning on the part of agencies within Q state, through interstate conferences, through state and federal co.ordination-in integrating the work of the various partners in this great cooperative enterprise.
 The social security program Is in line with c course along which we have been moving for many years, and which in l9SS brought US to the Social Security Act.
 We have not reached the end or the road, but In this first year of the act we have taken Q long stride forward.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-08-14
Federal Agents Find Liquor In Tavern

Arrests are expected Co result following tho visit here of the past few days of federal inspOo. tors in . oheckup of taverns. 1t was learned this afternoon that . we'll known tavern keeper had been found with liquor In his pos. session and will face . federal charge. The evidence, . botle of gln was found at the sldo of the bar. Formal charges will be pre-. ferred with U. s. Commissioner Harry A. krAsow.
 The agents started their check. up last Tuesday, but today's TO. pert was the first of any success In detecting violations of the law.