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The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1937-09-08

BIG BUSINESS MAN ADMITS LUCK
Mr. James A. Walker, President of the
Blue Valley Creamery Company the iarg-
est concern of It's kind in the world, says
in a signed article Count on luck ex-
pect il he ready for II it is what
man or woman does with luck that makes
il good or bad"
1t may he your luck 10 visit Grace
Gray DeLong Washington's lucky for
tune-teller the radio psychic with the
mystic televIsion eyes heard over VOL.
If YOU are sincerely seeking information,
advice and assistance arrange to see her
at your earliest convenience. Consultation
rooms centrally and permanently located
at Psychic Message Council House. corner
Of Twelfth and L" Streets Northwest.
Parking space for patron cars on IL
Street side, directly opposite Thomson
Public School. Interviews private and
strictly confidential. commencing at eleven
NJ
HOO TWELFTH STREET NORTHWEST
Telephone: Metropolitan 1924
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Trunk Sedan-We know We oil LOO
have something unique in this car at
this figure. In perfect shape through
out was delivered new July D 1887,
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with unusually convenient terms. All
we say is give this buy your attention.
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SUPERIOR MOTORS
1890 14th st. N. W. Decatur 1900
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ROOMS-WANTED

FURNISHED ROOM wanted in Maryland
near Northeast Washington. by man.
Must be clean and warm. Write Box 200.
Times Herald.
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HOUSES FOR SALE-COLOREI

R STREET N. W.
Near New Hampshire Ave.-Ten rooms,
baths; brick: h.-w.h.; now rented, $S5.
to Nov / ideal for colored doctor; re-
duced to $500: terms Call Mr.. Porter.
Robert L. McKeever Co., Inc.
shoreham Bldg. National 475o
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Observation-Disclosures

FRANKLIN ST. n. E.. 634-2 rms. kitch-
en-, private bath. screened porch, gas,
electricity included; reasonable.
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4TH ST N E. 2314-3 rooms. kitchen,
bath. porch; heat: reasonable.
9Th ST. S. E.. 512-2 rooms. dinette.
kitchen. bath refrigeration gas. heat,
S42 so month Maurice Fitzgerald. 1911
G St n w. NAT 1886.
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APARTMENTS FUR. OR UNFUR

ATTRACTIVE APIS. HIGH-CLASs Neigh
borhood some furn.: car available on
appointment. MRS. GREEN, Adams 454S
G ST. ). E., 636-1 furn. rm. for Ink :
weeS Sstb Tw TSt hss st. cas II turn i!
81 wk.
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1sT ST s E.. 312-AvaiIable now: LIST
floor apt. rms. kit and bath: large
from: and back yards: front porch: adults
only Open for inspection.
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THE REEDER. 1924 18th St. N. Cor
ner apartment. kit, bath: refrigeration
See janitor or phone Mr.. Toms, DI. 2434.
Other apartments available.
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ner Chaplin Street W.. Columbia 0432.
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MADAME HELENA
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NNNH I III Z p
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Readings. 81 637 Street W. oppo-
site Hechts. over Kollen's Restaurant
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
Demo. Leaders Seeking Speedy
 Action Program

tBv The Associated Press)
 WASHINGTON D C Feb 23 - Administration leaders respond ed to President Roosevelt's re- quest for speedy action on his court program, by seeking immed fate approval of the senate judi ciary committee, for the volun- tary retirement with full pay of seventy year old Supreme Court justices. The measure has already passed the house
 Some senators said the enact ment of the measure might result in one or two withdrawals from the high court, which would thus ease the tension over the court issue.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
DOUCLAE BURNED
 TOCROUND EARLY
 THIS MORNING
Fire starting at 515 A. M Virtually Destroyed Douglas by8 A. M. Help from part of Juneau Dept
 Cutter Tallapoosa Unavailing
Doings Legislature
Especial to the Nugget)

JUNEAU, Feb. B, - By vote of eight to seven with one mem- Der absent, the house killed the industrial insurance bill, and also killed the measure repeating the law providing for the transporta- ton of school children.
 An appropriation bill made it's initial appearance, with merely recommendations by the budget board. It calls for three million, twenty seven thousand, eight hundred and fifty dollars.
 A social security bill was in troduced by the territorial com- mittee of the senate and provid- es for complete set up for unem ployment compensation, with a commission of three appointed by the government, one of which shall be an actual executive work ing full time with a salary of six thousand dollars a year.
 Somewhat earlier another bill outlining program for social security, was presented.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
Push For Speedy Action On Court Reorganization
Upsets Occur
 In Standings of
 Queens of Nome

Todays total vote showed sev- eral startling upsets. Miss Ger trude Johansen still remains in the first position whereas Miss Jeanne Mozee slipped to fourth place being replaced by Miss Ada Baldwin. However, Miss Mar gueritte Lee is so close to Miss Baldwin that second place hon ors are almost even.
 The total vote as shown today includes both Sunday and Mon days count and shows the heavi- est balloting since the contest be- gan. It is apparent that the vote hoarders are gradually turning loose some of their votes in order to keep their candidate close en- ough to be within striking dis tance of the top.
 Today's total vote is as follows:
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
Into High Gear
(By The Associated Press,

(by The ASSOClHteQ TTcSS|
 LONDON Feb 19 - Great Brit tain's munitions and war equip ment factories were thrown into high gear to produce shells guns and aircraft fearing the next war.
 Observers in the House of Com mons were impressed with the way government leaders mention ed the "next war" instead of the possibility of a war;, in a bitter debate over the seven billion five hundred million dollar rearm ament program proposed some time ago.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
(By The Associated Press)

JUNEAU, Feb. g, - A fire starting at Douglas, across the channel from here about 5:30 a. m. at Mike Pusich's Dreamland Recreation Center, swept up the central part of the city, famed by high winds. At 6 am. it threat ened the entire half section of town.
 The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Tallapoosa, and part of the Juneau fire department rush ed there at ' am. The fire at that time was apparently taking ev- erything before it.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
(By The Associated PreSs) WASHINGTON D C Feb. 20

Hundreds of boys and girls are converging on congress seeking five hundred million dollar appro priation to provide for vocational training, give jobs at trade un ion wages to youths between sixteen and twenty five.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
Returns Report : Glacier Change
fBv The Associated Press)

V6y The ASSOciaIeo
 FAIRBANKS Feb g - Dr. James Hanc Dean of the School ,od Mines of the University of AL .aska, returning from a flight to the Black Rapids Glacier, esti- mated that it has a quarter of a mile to go before reaching Big Delta Valley. He believes its rapid action" may continue for a considerable time although he expects it's movement to be re- tarded with the return of warm weather.
 Dr. Ernest Patty geologist, and former Dean of Mines said any change in the weather balance doubtless would affect the glac- fer movement, and in short time would cause the glacier to wipe out bridges, railroads and highways, and might even block rivers, changing their course o1 damming them into lakes"
 He said he believed that should this occur, it would not be dur ing the lifetime of any persor now alive.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
Photograph taken shortly before take off in plane which crashed killing him.
Airplane Company
 Buys New Planes For Ultra Service
fBv The Associated Press)

fBv The Associated Press)
 NEW YORK, Feb. 23, - Trans continental and West Air announ- ced today they had contracted for six, 32-passenger air trans port planes to be built by Boeings at their Seattle plant, with op- tions taken for the purchase of seventeen more of the same type.
 Jack Frye, president of the company said the new planes would cost about two million and forty three thousand dollars.
 They will be able to fly at an altitude of twenty thousand feet at a speed of 25o miles an hour, using thirty six hundred horse power of their maximum Whlcn is rated at forty eight hundred, by four Wright radial motors
 AS sleeper planes they will pro vide eighteen berths and eight seats, while for day flights they will accommodate thirty two pass engers
 The planes will also carry a cargo load of 3750 pounds and will be equipped with pressure machinery to provide proper air at high attitudes.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
ADDS ABABA Feb B Mar.

ADDS ABABA Feb g Mar sal Rudolfo Graziana, Ethiopian viceroy rushed thirty thousand soldiers here to quell possible growing out of the at tempt to assassinate him.
 The city has been placed on a wartime basis. Graziana is recov ering from slight injuries receiv- ed when hand grenades were tossed amid officials last Friday while they were distributing gifts to the natives, celebrating the birth of an heir to the Italian throne.
 ROME, Feb 20 Marshal Graz jana, Viceroy of Ethiopia was slightly wounded by hand gren- ade thrown by rebellious natives
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
(By The Associated PressD

By The Associated PressD
 SEATTLE, Feb. B, - The cut ter Tallapoosa radioed that the fire which broke out at 5:15 am. at Douglas today, had virtually destroyed the city by 8 am.
 The cause of the fire is so far undetermined.
 Coast Guard division headquar- ters said they were informed that the Tallapoosa had radioed she had sent a working party ashore and twas assisting in every pos sible way"
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
''Liquidatinss" g Of Ethiopiians Made
 Known Publicly
(Bv The Associated Press)

ROME Feb. 23, A terse off, cial communique announced that firing squads had "liquidated" all Philippians found with arms in their homes, as a sequel to the attempt to assassinate Viceroy Graziana.
 The communique did not say how many, but said, of two thou sand suspects held "some hun dreds" had been liberated.
 Official sources estimated up- wards of a hundred had been kill ed.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23

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The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
Destinct Change
 Japanese Policies
By The Associated press)

By The Associated press)
 TOKYO. Feb. g, - The gov ernment indicated there would be a distinct modification of Japan csc policy toward China, caused by the steadily growing strength of the Nanking government.
 Newspapers here predicted that Japan would withdraw all de mands on China except the down ward revisions of tariffs. at Addis Ababa, when they att empted to assassinate him as he presented them with gifts. an of ficial communique announced to- day.
 Many others were gravely wounded in the confusion which covered the escape of the throw CTS.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. B,

WASHINGTON, D. C., Feb. B, of President Rooee- welt believe he is willing to ad- vance his farm labor policies by a constitutional amendment, as a supplement to his court reorgan- ization demands.
 The President insists that his reorganization plan is the only way to reach the objectives, in short time.
 Senate hearings on the presi- dents program will be open for two weeks, but it is expected it will take two or three months before it is ready for final action by the senate.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23
SPEED OF FLAMES DESTROY ING TOWN RECALLS
 NOME FIRE

DOUGLAS, Feb. g, - The fire which broke out here ear ly this morning, had virtually destroyed the town before 9 A. M. although efforts of all fire fighting agencies worked to the utmost to prevent its spread from point of origin.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-02-23

Are you taking advantage of six months paid in ad- vance subscription ?
Evening star., 1937-03-02

farmers to be in a position where
they could obtain these profits. This
would 60 long way toward making
the wheat farmer independent.
Must Be Held rs Reserve.
The wheat, which is collected by
the insurance corporation In the form
OF premiums, must be held in ware
houses as q reserve to be paid out as
indemnities to farmers suffering losses
Of crops. However, since the Federal
Farm Board withheld wheat from the
market with disastrous results, farm
ing interests have been fearful Of the
practice. The farmers fingers were
burned. The large supluses accumu-
lated by the farm board were like
Damocles' sword suspended over the
market. Those whose business it is
to deal in wheat realized that at any
time hundreds of millions Of bushels
might be placed on the market as
the result Of an uncertain govern
mental policy. This uncertainty de-
pressed the price paid to farmers for
their crops.
That possibility has been precluded
by the provisions Of the crop inSur-
ance bill. The reserve wheat held by
the Government cannot be sold ex-
cept to prevent it from deteriorating.
It must be held and paid out only
as indemnities to farmers. 1t cannot,
under the provisions Of the law, be
dumped on the market to lower the
price of wheat. There has been some
discussion in the hearings, which are
now in progress, as to the adviSability
| OF including such a provision in every
insurance contract so there would be
a contractual right of the farmer as
well as legislative declaration to
prevent the insurance corporation
from selling wheat in the open market.
With such an assurance as this, wheat
buyers will know that Government
reserves will not come on the market
except during periods Of short yield.
and the prices they offer consequently
will be maintained at a high level
| II must be remembered also that the
crop insurance program is designed
for coordination with the soil con-
servation program so that there will
be no unmanageable surpluses as in
previous years.
Speculation Avoided.
Production Of wheat will not be
increased as a result Of the plan, and
in all likelihood the supplies Of wheat
held in warehouses will not be any
larger than they are at the present
time The only difference will be
that reserves are held in storage by
the Government in contrast to the
present practice by which they are
held by private spectators and
financial interests. Private concerns
are not only able, but will dump wheat
on the market at any time the price
Is high. When Federal crop insur-
ance become realization, the wheat
will be held by the Government and
cannot be placed on the marked ex-
cept through the farmers whose crops
have been destroyed by natural haz-
ards During bumper years large sup
plies of wheat received by the Govern
ment as premiums would be removed
Evening star., 1937-03-02

sums for loans and grants for the
farmer. Large amounts have been
spent on account Of droughts. floods
and epidemics Of insect and plant in
feStations. The records show that
about $615, 600, 900 was thus expended
during the last 10 years, or an average
of over $61 ,000, 900 a year. A consid-
cradle amount Of these expenditures
would be saved by crop insurance, and
an annual appropriation Of only $10,-
100000 to pay operating expenses
would seem to be entirely fair and
reasonable. This would tend to re-
duce the amount Of premiums to be
paid by the farmer to a minimum and
he would receive full indemnity at q
reasonable rate.
While the bill applies only to wheat,
provision is made for the accumula-
ton Of data on other crops 1t is ex-
pected that within short time insur-
ance will be extended to a number of
other commodities-perhaps corn, cot
ton and tobacco. It is also desirable
that just as soon as possible. insurance
benefits be extended to other crops,
such as fruit. The fact that fruit Is
perishable. however. raises q new
problem.
Doubt in Some Minds.
Doubt may exist in some minds
as to the efficiency of the Govern
ment In dealing with insurance oper-
ations. There are many people who
believe the Government is much less
efficient In business matters than
private industry. On this point it
will be interesting to observe that in
1914 shortly after the World War be-
gan Mr.. McAdoo asked Congress to
organize an American Risk Insurance
Bureau for insuring ships and cargoes.
The total of the policies issued was
$2.250, 100000. The premiums re-
ceived amounted to $46 ,000. 900 and the
losses paid were $4,000, 900, leaving
profit Of $17.o0o,o0o. The expense
of conducting this business for four
years was only $l65,OOO, or little
Evening star., 1937-03-02

they have no money with which to
purchase farms. Yet they cannot be
permitted to starve. Something must
be done for them. At the same time,
the Government cannot go on sup
porting them year after year. The
logical solution is to provide new
tracts Of farm land on which they
can settle and prosper in the future
The task of caring for transients
from drouth States who have migrated
to the Pacific Coast, however it Is han
died, will require the outlay of large
sums by the Federal Government. In
Continued on Page B-l4.)
Evening star., 1937-03-02

over one-third Of I per cent upon
the premiums received. When we
remember private insurance costs about
60 per cent of the premiums, this
record of Government management
seems remarkably en1cient. Fifty
thousand dollars was appropriated by
the Government for working capital
for this bureau, but not dollar was
ever drawn for the reason that the
premiums received from the first ex-
ceeded the losses incurred.
Here Is another interesting thought
In connection with this enterprise.
In case Of war, the demand for wheat
would be very great. 1t will be re-.
called that prior to the World War
we sold all the wheat we could produce
and thousands Of new acres were
planted. At the time Of our entry into
the war, we had no reserves of wheat
for own people. This danger Of wheat
shortage was recognized in 1914 by
Prof. Josiah Royce, eminent phi
losopher of Harvard University. He
said in a remarkable essay entitled
"War and Peace" that floods, famines,
postilences, earthquakes and volcanoes
may interfere in various fashions
with the economic, as well as with
the rest OF the social life Of the peo-
pie thus afflicted. Apart from actual
famines, q considerable failure Of
their crops may impair for season
the normal supplies Of individual
nations" If we should have o serious
crop failure, under those circum-
stances, our people would be In
actual need of wheat. The reserves
contemplated under this plan would
be godsend. Dr. Royce pointed out
the necessity Of insurance for the
farmer for these reasons back in
1914
1t Is not certain that q program Of
crop insurance will be held consti-
tutional by the presents Supreme
Court. Under the decision in the agri-
cultural adjustment act case, it is
doubtful whether this act would be
Evening star., 1937-03-02

ton" with q capital stock Of $780,
100000 to be appropriated by the
United States. This amount is to serve
as reserve to be drawn upon, II
necessary, to pay indemnities during
the first few years of operation. in
case losses exceed premiums. This
would happen only in the event of
widespread crop failures. If normal
crops be produced premiums will cover
priated will not be used
Wheat Premium Provided.
From the reports of the experts, II
this bill had been a law in the be-
ginning Of 1880 and had been in oper-
alton since that time, no part of this
money would have been used. For
the years 1880, 1881 and 1882, there
would have been an excess Of
premiums over indemnities. This ex-
cess would have covered the excess
OF indemnities which would have been
paid during the drought years of 1888,
1884 and 1885. 1t is not expected
there will be a succession Of dry years
in the immediate future. but it is well
to provide against such an eventuality.
| The bill further provides that the
business of the corporation will be
conducted by manager and Board Of
Directors. the directors to be ap-
pointed by the Secretary Of Agri-
culture. Then follows a most inter-
esting and novel feature Of the plan.
Premiums are to be paid in wheat and
the indemnities will be paid in
wheat, except that such wheat may
be translated into cash equivalent for
convenience in handling. The pre-
MUM wheat will be stored in ware
houses and kept as reserve for pay
ing indemnities. This Is the ever
normal granery idea about which we
have heard for several years. Let us
for a moment consider the effects of
such program.
1t is generally true that when there
is bumper crop Of wheat the price
is low. and when there is a short
crop the price is high. When the
farmers will be paying an excess
of premium bushels, the value IS likely
to be considerably less than when
the farmers are receiving indemnitieS
during q short year. The evidence
shows that If this plan had been in
effect from 1880 to 1896, wheat farm
ers in the Great Plains States would
have paid in about 100000 more
bushels the first three years than
they would have received as indem-
mites. The value Of this wheat at
the prevailing price was about $780,
100000. During the last three years
about 100000 more bushels would
have been received by the farmers
in indemnities than were paid in
premiums. At the price of this u.s.
000,00 bushels at that time the
farmers would have received about
sos, 100000, or s35,o0000 more than
the value of the wheat paid in as
premiums. The farmers would have
made profit Of the $4,000, 900.
Heretofore. since farmers are gen.
orally unable to hold their own wheat,
the spectators have made this profit.
How delightful it would be for the