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Evening star., 1937-06-05
Social Security Building.

Constitutional valuation by the Su-
preme Court Of the social security act
assures the continuation of that branch
OF the Federal organization which con-
ducts its administration This brings
to the point of immediate consideration
the matter OF providing suitable and ade-
quate quarters for its accommodation.
This question has lapsed during the
period Of uncertainty which has now
been ended by the action of the court
The situation is such as to call for
prompt decision.
On the 3lst Of March, the last date
Tor which there are accurate figures, the
Social Security Board had BATS employees
in Washington and 1885 in the field.
The principal concentration of the latter
Is In Baltimore, where the records divi-
sion OF the old-age benefits bureau was
established because of inability to obtain
space here. Other field employees are in
the regional Offices established over the
country.
In Washington the Social Security
Board functions in seven different
buildings, widely separated, with a ware
house in addition. For these quarters
not now in Government ownership-one
unit being housed in former apartment
building which has been purchased by
the Government-a total annual rental
Of $l37,347.56 Is paid with a further
rental for the quarters occupied in Balti-
more Of 144,22l 40, q total rental outlay
for the accommodation OF the head
quarters forces, including the local
regional on,ces. Of $l7s,56s.s6. This is
apuroximately six per cent on 5000 900.
The earliest possible provision OF a
Evening star., 1937-06-05

1t has been noted that the new booklet
issued by the Society of Tammany as q
souvenir OF its 150th anniversary cele-
oration last July contains two photo
graphs OF Alfred E. Smith, whose picture
was taken down in many Tammany club
houses last year when he bolted the
Democratic national ticket. This is
causing some lifting of eyebrows in
Manhattan and doubtless inspiring the
suggestion That "Al" may yet be in line
for the political draft.
Evening star., 1937-06-05
A Graceful Retreat.

Neville Chamberlain is clearly devoted
to the venerated British tradition of
compromise as potent weapon in the
art of politics. He has inaugurated his
frst week in the prime ministership by
noteworthy reversal Of procedure in the
sphere now dominating British policy
rearmament. AS an important source
OF revenue for financing that FL 500 ,0O0,-
600 enterprise Mr.. Chamberlain, while
chancellor of the exchequer in the Bald
win cabinet, had projected heavy tax
on excess profits. This national de-
tense contribution" would have taxed a
corporation either on it's surplus earn
ings above the average of the years 1888,
1894 and 1885, or on any excess over six
per cent on its invested capital. 1t was
10 be levied in addition to the regular
corporation income tax of Is per cent,
with rates graduated on growth of profits
up to one-third of the total
The government had two purposes in
mind. It not only desired to make in
dustry bear the lions share of rearma-
naent cost, but also to show the average
man that the interests prof1ting most
from the program were being required to
return huge slice of their booty to the
national treasury. Business protested in
stentorian tone. 1t contended that the
tax would not only penalize armament
prohteers, but handicap recovery. The
government sought to ignore the rising
storm of hostility, which first reflected
itself in collapse of prices on the Lon
don Stock Exchange. Then opposition
manifested itself in every section of the
country and among all classes. Cham
bers Of commerce, trade associations and
the press, regardless OF party. joined in
vbciferous opposition on the ground that
the impost would spread economic havoc
te . degree not justified even by the
admittedly vital national purpose it was
to serve.
Debate in the House Of Commons this
week, in the earliest hours of Mr.. Cham
beYlains tenure as head of the govern
ment, revealed that the excess profits
tax was virtually friendless 1t found no
defenders outside of the government and
only handful within it. Amid these
conditions Winston Churchill ventured
to put q friendly fea in the cabinets ear
Il believe" he said, that the new prime
minister viii be right and courageous If
he drops the whole thing-n he makes a
virtue Of doing so and drops it in the
grand manner" Thereupon, Mr.. Cham
berlain, undesirous, in his own words of
showing "pig-headed obstinacy" an
nounced that the Objectionable plan
would be shelved. 1t was a graceful
retreat-an exhibition of political sa-
gacity that can bode nothing but good
for the new steersman at the British
helm. Nor is it devoid of instructiveness
for statesmen in some other lands, who
persist in advocating measures of DEM
onstrated unpopularity.
Evening star., 1937-06-05

A. A. A. on1cials tell the public how to
tell good egg. 1t should be broken and
placed gently on screen of wire netting.
II the substance is thin and slithers
through, not so good. If the yolk stands
up like ball and the white hangs
around properly. o. K. Probably the
home economies people have a booklet
telling the housewife how to get the egg
on the mesh for cooking purposes.
Evening star., 1937-06-05

Dusky bellies of the tribe have brought
to ofdcial Washington invitations to At
tend the approaching Cherokee historical
pageant In North Carolina. This has.
it should be explained, not the slightest
connection with the Cherokee Strip"
Evening star., 1937-06-05
Farleyism Is Worse
Than Tax Evasion
To the Editor Of The Star:

To the Editor Of The Star:
The President denounces certain
wealthy individuals for tax avoidance
and tax evasion.
This comes with poor grace from one
who has conveniently overlooked Far
leyism in the pay rolls and use Of mil
lions Of dollars Of relief funds for po-
litical propaganda.
There Is far more of = problem of
"decency OF American morals" in the
Federal Government than there is In
tax collections. j. G. NALLY.
Evening star., 1937-06-05

Britain holds out to Germany prom
ise OF friendship IF the Reich will assure
the peace Of Europe" Quite a compli-
ment there from John. Remember the
Germany that was the international
door mat in 1920? The situation reminds
one OF mans sudden encounter with
the six-foot-six giant whom, as small
boy, he kicked around.
Evening star., 1937-06-05
Shooting Stars.
BY PHuANDER JOHNSON.

Refuge.
I wonder why
I can't know more.
To learn I try
AS folks explore
The various facts
That appertain
To reckless acts
Or greed for gain
My mind goes lame,
It's in a buzz.
Oh, base ball game!
Oh, crossword puzz!
You bring mid noise
A comfort great
When Congress boys
Investigate.
Evening star., 1937-06-05

Perhaps Wallis Warneld Windsor NAV
not embroider H. r. H." on her pretttes
but she emerged from wedding number
three acclaimed by sartorial experts the
worlds best-dressed woman. And
mighty few feminine royal highnesses
have tasted of that perfect bliss,
Evening star., 1937-06-05
Training.

Have you q social secretary"
YES" answered Miss Cayenne, but
I am not quite satisfied with her"
"Why?"
"she Is too thorough. She wants me
to take lessons in jiujitsu, so that I
can hold my own II there should ever
happen to be q h-and-tumble rush
for the seat Of honor at dinner party"
Learning would be less hard" said
Hi Ho, the sage OF Chinatown, If so
much we're not constantly written to
prove that what was previously taught
Is untrue"
Evening star., 1937-06-05

At Moscow's forthcoming international
musical exposition nearly one thousand
different melodic instruments will be on
display, not including the bazooka.
Evening star., 1937-06-05

Remember the notorious O'Connell kid
mapping up in Albany? No? Very SEN
national, but of course, away back in
1888. Well, the ten defendants are just
coming to trial The mills Of the some
thing or other grind slowly, all right.
Evening star., 1937-06-05
Pershing's Illness.

From the Sacramento Bee.
The Archbishop Of Cantezbury blamed
the London weather for 0sne1al Persh-
ing's slight indisposition. It possibly Is
IN unwarrsnted assumption that carry
ing around all those heavy medals had
anything TO do With It.
Evening star., 1937-06-05

Study of the post-nuptial habiliaments
OF the Duke and Duchess Of Windsor is
at least serving to divert attention in
Europe from a severely strained interna-
tional situation.
Evening star., 1937-06-05
A Desperation.

A Ue8pef3uoH.
Oh, Dear Doctor,
Tell me true,
What's 4 1ckly guy to DO?
Pulls and powders
Seem to be
CLASSIFIED as all N. G.
Psychoanalytic care
Lands you in ward somewhere.
Physics, metaphysics, too, fall.
So what is there to do?
"A crap game" said Uncle Eben, lis
sooner or later de best argument In favor
Of economy dat you kin ind"
Evening star., 1937-06-05
MussOlini's Method.

Prom the South Bend Tribune.
Mussolini would know how to dispose
Of that vacancy caused by Justice Van
Devanters resignation. He would ap-
point himself.
Evening star., 1937-06-05

In the forefront of jobs hard to fill:
That Of the late DR.. William Alanson
White superintendent of st. Elizabeth's,
Government Hospital for the Insane.
Evening star., 1937-06-05
Eyeglasses.

From the Yakima Republic.
A man has found . way to make UNI
breakable eyeglasses. Let him keep on
with the good work. Maybe some day
he will produce glasses that will stay
put and come when called.
Evening star., 1937-06-05
Biz Arithmetic.

We cherish still respondent dreams
OF problems to be met.
The whole world now a budget seem!
1t may be balanced yet.
Evening star., 1937-06-05
Regards Administration
As Morally Bankrupt

To the Editor Of The Star:
What right has an administration as
morally bankrupt as this one to de.
JOHN G. GRAY.
Evening star., 1937-06-05
Telepathy.
Prom the Toledo Blade.

Prom the Toledo Blade.
Psychologists think people presently
will communicate by means Of telepathy.
We suppose there will be . special night
rate.
Evening star., 1937-06-05
Importance of Vacation.

DO you approve of the adjournment
of Congress?"
"Of course, do," answered Senator
Sorghum. Il need little rest and
quietude in order to think things over
and find out what I was talking about"
Evening star., 1937-06-05

Jud Tunkins says the genuinely pretty
gals are getting the worst OF it by being
compelled to disguise themselves In the
ordinary fashionable makeup.
Evening star., 1937-06-05
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Evening star., 1937-06-05
Night Final Edition

stsht fn.i .ns Sunday per month
Collection ma de at the end of each month or
4ech veel. Orders may be sent by mail or tele-
phone National 5000.
Evening star., 1937-06-05

A regiment Of toads will form part Of
Uncle SamD defenses Of his remotest
Evening star., 1937-04-26
No Reason to Do It.

Under their regulations drawn under
the authority Of the District liquor con-
troll act the Commissioners barred bot
tied liquor sales establishments -holders
Of Glass A licenses-within 400 feet Of
churches, schools, etc., an exception
being granted to establishments located
within such limits prior to enactment Of
the law.
Now the proposal is advanced to make
other exceptions in the case Of churches
located within the commercially zoned
area, provided the Alcoholic Beverage
Control Board, exercising discretionary
powers, chooses to grant the permit. Tho
argument is made that the liquor estab-
hshments are closed on Sundays, when
the churches are open, and that the
rule as now written constitutes q hard
ship on certain individuals who happen
to own or lease property within the for
hidden area.
But the more important principle in
volved is this: Once the process Of
making exceptions and breaking down
the spirit OF regulations begins, the din.
culties- inherent in the liquor traffic
Of strict regulation are Immediately in
creased. One exception will Lad TO
Evening star., 1937-04-26
Opposes Repeal of Marriage
Clause of Economy Act

To the Editor OF The Star:
Kindly permit me to express my oppo-
sition against repeal of the marriage
clause of the economy act, now being
50 widely agitated. In my opinion it
would be more wise to add teeth to the
law. I think it would be more euui-
table to separate some of the Govern
ment employees now on the pay rolls
where husbands and wives are in the
employ of either the Federal or District
governments. The condition that is
now so prevalent is deplorable It de-
prives lots of worthy unfortunates, who
are anxiously striving to secure employ
ment.
know personally of any number Of
cases where husbands and wives are both
employed under the Government at sal
aries ranging anywhere from 3, 4, S, 6, 7
ard thousand dollars per annum.
Congress should not tolerate the prac-
tices now existing. trust during the
present session it will pass legisla-
ton separating some of the husbands
an. wives cases now in the service. Also
enact legislation prohibiting any future
appointments either In the Federal or
District governments where husbands
and wives are at stake
Give the unemployed a chance, more
especially the youngsters.
HENRY F. ASH.
Evening star., 1937-04-26

planning. The universe may be faulty.
For purposes Of argument. let 1t be con-
ceded that 1t might be corrected in
numerous ways. Yet it also is self-evi-
dent that it is friendly enough to the
human species to permit the race to
survive and, on occasion, even to prosper
The minus factors Of existence are less
dynamic, less drastically powerful, than
the plus. Otherwise "the animal that
walks on its hind legs, speaks and cooks
his food" would have perished ages ago.
One question remains, however, name
ly. why add to the troubles, the distresses,
the discomforts, the ills and evils of
mankind? 1t happens in the experience
of every individual now and again that
he has choice between different courses
OF conduct, different procedures, different
goals. Those who select the more humane
patterns of thought and action may be
regarded as civilized. And If "the rain
rains on the just and the unjust alike"
the former, somehow, are prepared to
accept the inequity with better grace
than the latter. They may be punished,
but at least they have not asked for it,"
Instead, they may console themselves
with the philosophy of tolerance which
they have cultivated in the face Of cir
cumstance. Even the storms Of a tardy
vernal equinox will not discourage them
over-much,
Evening star., 1937-04-26
Memorial to Jefferson More
| important Than Trees

To the Editor of The Star:
1t is pure vandalism of the spirit for
Americans to consider the lovely flower
ing trees (Which can be transplanted)
as pardonable obstruction to the plan
OF a superb memorial to Thomas Jeffer-
son, in the spot best suited to it's dignity
and the expression of the Nations pride
IN one OF the greatest men of all time, a
forefather of its democracy, the con-
structor of its document of freedom
The -WorShiping japanese them
selves must be shocked that any thought
OF the cherry trees should seem to super
cede consideration of the fitting place.
ment OF noble reminder of the char
acter and achievements of one of our
own greatest heroes.
Once the monument Is erected the
cherry trees can be made to form a part
OF the landscape and beautify its en-
virons, but above all things, the memo
rial to Jefferson is paramount. The
generations to come must be impressed
and made proud to be Americans,
stirred by the visible grandeur of Jeffer-
sons memory, with the ideals for which
he stood, honored by q magnificent
structure.
However, if Greek temples" must
memorabilia our greatest Americans I
vote that we stick strictly to the pure
Greek lines of architecture. A Greek
temple with an Esquimau hut topping it
does seem ingloriously crowned. The
weighty look above the pillars expresses
gloom, kills the grace and ease which
the tall columns otherwise give and
take life out of the structure.
A more vital design would better ex-
press Thomas Jefferson. He is not dead.
EDNA BISHOP DANIEL.
Evening star., 1937-04-26
Realignments in Europe.

Whether or not the Anglo-French
declaration guaranteeing the neutrality
and independence of Belgium is tho
direct answer to the Italo-German deal
over Austria, the action of the western
democracies is we'll timed to counter the
late move of the Fascist relationships.
To certain extent, current events tend
to restore pre-war alignments. They
find the entente cordiale between Great
Britain and France again in working
order, while the former triple alliance
of Germany, Italy and Austria Hungary,
though not fashioned on quite the same
lines, is more or less reborn. Were war
to break out, the grouping of forces
would in all probability be along lines
thus indicated, unless Italy should once
more see fit to sever the bond with her
Central European partners
Such considerations concern the
future. Of immediate significance is
Belgium's achievement in liberating her.
self from the Locarno pledge to fight for
Britain or France should either be the
victim Of aggression. In recovering their
freedom of action the Belgians simul-
taneously obtain from their powerful
neighbors the assurance of maximum
aid should Belgium be attacked. In
return King Leopolds country undertakes
to defend itself against aggression or in
vasion and to prevent its territory from
being used for attack against another
state as passage or base of operations
by land or sea or in the air." and Ito
organize the defense of Belgium in an
efficient manner for this purpose" To
Britain in particular the assumption OF
such responsibility by the Belgians is
OF priceless value. 1t means that they
would not only impede German invaders,
as they so gallantly did in 1914, but would
notify Britain instantly if Belgian neu-
trality were violated by German aircraft
headed for London.
From the general European standpoint,
the paramount aspect of the Belgian
arrangement is its prima facie evidence
of restrengthened solidarity between
Britain and France, the manifest result
of London and Paris efforts to replace
the Locarno pact. Hitler and Mussolini,
their satellites and allies, can no longer
be in doubt of the determination OF
Europe's principal democracies to stand
shoulder to shoulder against the threat
offered by the Fascist states.
Rival balances OF power, as history
teaches, contain the seeds OF war, but
there is much in the new-old align
ment OF European forces now taking
shape to justify confidence that it is
preserving in effect. If this proves
to be the case, British rearmament will
unquestionably turn out to have been
an influential factor. Neither der
Fuehrer nor II Duce contemplates that
colossal program with anything but awe
generously seasoned with alarm.
Evening star., 1937-04-26
BucketlOads!

Nobody knows who first invented the
metaphor rain by the bucketloads," but
there can be little question about the
genius of the sponsor of description so
apt. Washington, drenched by forty
hours of April downpour, came to work
this morning persuaded that liquid
planet is anything but ideal. The rare
soul who accomplished the trip from
home to Office without being soaked to
the skin shared with his less fortunate
brethren the conviction that Nature
might be improved upon. Some of the
victims of the ordeal, perhaps many Of
them. must have agreed with the senti-
ment of Professor William Lyon Phelps
of Yale, who one remarked: IF I were
running the world, would have it rain
only between two and five am. Any one
who was out then ought to get wet"
But there is small efficiency in CON-
Evening star., 1937-04-26
Site Near Rejecting Pool
For jefferson Memorial
To the Editor OF The Star

10 the Editor OF The Star:
II we mean to honor sincerely the
memory OF Jefferson, we must do to him
what we feel to be eternally right and
the best; that is, to place him to stand
with Washington and Lincoln in one of
the most beautiful parks in our land.
There is one spot which, to my mind,
seems waiting to be selected as the ideal
place. 1t is the large green plot lying
at the eastern end of the Rejecting
Pool of the Lincoln Memorial, between
the fountains and the roadway.
Place his memorial there and the
thoughts arising from reflections on his
life and achievements in union with
those from the great tasks of Washing
ton and Lincoln that fashioned the basis
and foundations Of our Republic will
rise into harmony supreme. All will
become clear to his mind who thinks
there on the origin and preservation Of
those institutions under which We have
learned to know and love the Joy of
living in Christian civilization and prog
ress, in God and the soul
OF the proposed Tidal Basin location,
the sense of it is, to take Thomas JEFF
ferson, one Of the master spirits of the
American Revolution and author of the
Declaration of Independence, put him in
a memorial on the brim, or in the waters
OF, flushing basin, to remain alone and
remote with the fish, water snakes and
frogs, and with the never resting tides
flowing in and out into the wharves
channel.
This is the daring proposal that is
being pushed up to the intelligent, patri-
otto people of the United States. Surely
they will condemn it with all their
innate powers of fairness, reason and
conscience.
PROF. VINCENT E. LYNCH,
Evening star., 1937-04-26
Spend Millions for
Relief, Not Memorial
To the Editor OF The Star;

10 tne Editor OF The Star:
How is it that an administration ad-
vocating economy can assign millions
Tor the erection, at this particular time,
OF memorial to Thomas Jefferson? For
at this time several thousands of FAM
lilies in the District can get no aid be-
cause their heads have been classified
as "employables" they can get no
employment!
And how is it that the chief living
beauty and attraction of the city, one
which draws great throngs to Washing
ton every Spring-thus giving incalcu-
liable delight and adding to the city's
prosperity-must be done away with in
order that the memorial be located in
the place dedicated to the Japanese
cherry trees?
Again, how is it that this "memoriaT'
to our great exponent of democracy is
to be copied from a temple built to its
gods by an empire which represented
the very reverse OF the principles Of
Thomas Jefferson? Why, when the
United States leads in architectural
creatlVeness, must we servilely copy a
classical model which stands for nothing
symbolic OF that creativeness or prog
ress?
Suppose We should dedicate the mil
lions now assigned to this copy OF the
Roman Empires temple to it's gods, in
stead, to the relief of the distressed
families Of the 'employables" who can
find no employment? Suppose with
those millions we should create employ
ment for these men? Would not that
be a truer, more fitting memorial to
the great advocate of the peoples equal
rights and opportunities? After these
families are provided for, then let such
memorial be built to Thomas jefferson
as will destroy nc natural beauty, as will
not turn our lovely Basin into a math-
ematical design and one which will truly
typlfy the ideals of Jefferson and of
the country which would do him honor
V. T. YEAMAN,