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The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30
SEYMOUR GIRL
 PRETTY BRIDE
Irene Hagen Becomes Mrs, Victor HardasWick
 This Morning
BEACON FALLS Correspondent: Wm. ,. Baxter.
 Phone Naugatuck 3945

Beacon Falls, June 30. The wedding of Victor Hardaswick of this town to Miss Irene Hagen of Seymour took place at g o'clock this morning in St. Augustine's church, Seymour.
 Miss Albina Hardaswick was maid of honor and Miss Harriet Colenda was bridesmaid. Joseph Hagen acted as best man and Benjamin Hardaswick was the usher.
 A reception for the immediate families followed the church cere- mony and was held at the home of the bride. The couple left on a wedding trip to the South and will reside at 39 Pershing avenue, Sey- mour upon their return.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30

September. She will succeed Miss Jane Sheinman, who will be trans ferred to Center school. The new teacher is highly rated and has been under the supervision of Edwin B. Floyd, local supervisor of rural education.
 Just which class in Center school
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30

Naugatuck, June 30-Atty. John F. McDonough was officially sworn in as judge of the borough court this morning, by Judge Joseph E. Talbot whom Judge McDonough succeeds Judge McDonough took the solemn oath of office at the conclusion of the borough court session today.
 The new judge, however, did not announce his appointments to the court posts, but indicated he will make the appointments tomorrow when he officially starts his two- year term.
 After administering the oath in which the incoming judge promises to do his duty to the best of his ability, Judge Talbot shook hands with Judge McDonough, congratulate ing him, Judge McDonough express ed his thanks.
 Judge McDonough sat with Judge Talbot on the bench during the borough court session today, which was the final one of the present term. The new term starts tomorrow
 The session today was lengthy one with more than 20 old cases being either continued or cleaned up.
 Speculation continued today on who will be appointed to the court posts. The present court officers are: Atty. James Sweeney, prose- cutting attorney; John M. Suther- land, clerk of the court, Mrs. Edna Fenniman, probation officer; and Atty. Thomas R. Neary, assistant prosecuting attorney.
 Unconfirmed rumors have it there will be several changes in the court lineup but Judge McDonough has remained silent on the question. MT Sutherland today completed IS years as clerk of the court, having been named under Judge Frank A Sears Judge Claremont I. Tolles and Judge Talbot. Atty Sweeney two years ago succeeded Atty. Talbot as prosecuting attorney. Mrs. Fenni- man two years ago succeeded Will liam J. Nixon as probation officer
 There is much interest in the court appointments and many sought to ascertain whether or not tho appointments had been made.
 Leaves for West Point
 Charles w. Vaughan, Jr., son oi MT. and Mrs. Charles Vaughan oi Cliff street will leave tomorrow to enter the United States Military academy at West Point, N. Y. MT Vaughan was appointed several months ago by Congressman J Joseph Smith. He passed his physi- cal examinations and will start his four-year term Thursday.
 Warden John J. Sheridan was in- strumental in securing the appoint naent of the local young man and recently received 8 letter of ap- preciation from him.
 Honored at Shower
 A miscellaneous shower was held recently in honor of Miss Marjorie Fitzpatrick who is to be married Saturday to Nordhill Nauges. The affair was rendered by her mother at her home. The bride-to-be re- ceived many beautiful gifts.
 Those attending were: Mrs. C. Bulka, Mrs. J. Biernacki, Florence Biernacki, Mrs. s. Palmoski, Miss B Aleksinski, Mrs. Axel Swanson, Mrs James Foy, Mrs. Minnie Sullivan. Miss K. O'Connor, Mrs. May Sulli- van, Miss Rhea Morrey, Miss Cath erine Hanlon. Mrs. William Galgot. Mrs. Alice Nork, Mrs. Edward Sod loSki, Mrs. William Crosby, Mrs Armond Zhender, Mrs. Harry
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30

Miss Sheinman will teach has not been definitely decided upon. This was left to the chairman of the board, Frank Bronson. Miss Ann Dwyer, first grade teacher, will have charge of the first and second grade pupils in Center school it being decided to double up on these.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30
HUNGARY EMPLOYS "GREETERS"

Budapest - CU.P) - The Amer ican plan of employing "greeters" to welcome visitors has been adopted in Europe. On entering Hungary the traveller is met by uniformed at- tendants who speak 8 dozen lang uages and provided with maps and literature.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30

phia. She will attend the Nationa Teachers Association convention ir Japan and will tour China also.
 Funeral of Mrs. NOdine
 The funeral of Mrs. Ermina Mo- dine, 71, widow of Charles H. Mo- dine, who died in Amherst, Mass Monday, was held this afternoon al 2:30 at the United church, Beacon Falls, Rev Craig Whitsitt, pastor officiated Burial was in Hillside cemetery, Naugatuck Mrs Nodine was former local and Beacon Falls resident
 Attend Convention
 Albert R Adams of Church street is today attending the annual con- vention of the Connecticut Pharma- ceutical association in New London Edward Sodlosky also attended the convention today and will be pres ent tomorrow.
 Fractures Leg
 Frank Galinski infielder for the Cubs baseball team of Union City suffered a fractured leg recently when his team was playing the Jacksonville A. 0. combine of this town. Falinski rapped out a single and rounded first base rapidly try ing to stretch it to doublbe. He cut the base so sharply he snapped bone in his ankle. His teammates are preparing for a testimonial pro- ject for him.
 Attend Affair
 Members of the local Ancient Or der of Hibernian and its auxiliary attended an Irish Day celebration, held at Hanover Park, Meriden Sunday. About 30 from here were present. They included: Mrs. Will liam F. Schmidt, Mrs. Edward Cur tin, Mrs. Michael Scanlon, Mrs James Brenna, Mrs. Deborah Quirk, Mrs. David St. John, the Misses Agnes, Catherine and Julia Curtin, Margaret Phillips, Margaret Nolan, Anna Daly, Josephine Fitzgerald Evelyn Fellows, Mary Donahue, Margaret Clancy, Catherine Hanlon, Margaret Clancy. 2nd,. and Gather inc Moore. Also Francis and Joseph Curtin, Robert Grant, William Walsh, Matthew Doyle, Michael Scanlon and David St. ohn, all of Naugatuck, and John Curtin of New York,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30

Johann Sebastian Bach's blind ness was brought on by eye strain resulting from the time when, as child, he worked for months by moonlight, secretly copying a music manuscript which had been denied him.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30

To RenOvate Rooms
 Renovation of local school rooms is planned by the board of educa- tion here this summer. One job
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-06-30
(Special to the Democrat)

Torrington, June 30-The High land Lake Sailing Club held meet ing Monday evening at Fred A. Cooley's Pine Lodge in Third Bay where several boats, shippers and crews were registered for the first race which will be held Fourth of July at 2:30 o'clock from the lower end of the third bay.
 The racing committee plans to have several different courses this year, but to eliminate unnecessary commotion the first race will be run over the same course used all last year. However, the race will be only one lap, instead of two, which will make the competition extremely
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18

days with mss Agnes Miles recently
at New Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Trader and
daughter and Mrs. Laura Reden were
supper guests with Mr. and Mrs. l..
L. Colona, Sunday evening at Cedar
Hall.
Mrs. Howard King and daughter,
Beulah and Mr.. Will King of Grason-
vile, Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Tull of
New Church were diner guests with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Tull Sunday. At
ternoon visitors were Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Hurley and daughter, Josephine,
Mr.. and Mrs. William Carey and Miss
Evelyn King.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18

Mrs. B. T. Dryden motored to Col
lege Park Thursday morning to direct
the annual concert of the Somerset
County Choral Club to be given at
the University of Maryland during the
Rural Woman's Short Course. Among
those from Pocomoke attending the
Short Course this year are: Mrs. Ed
mond DeMar, Mrs. Glenn Wilson and
Mrs. Lillian Darling. Mrs. DeMar
and Mrs. Wilson, who are attending
for the fourth year, will receive certi-
ficates in recognition of their attend
ance.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18
Poetry Corner
BRAGGADOCIO

There's something more than drudgery
In cleaning up a room;
A tonic for my spirit dwells
in my dust-cap and broom.
You may not understand it,
But light within me flares
When I begin the humble task
Of brushing dow nthe stairs.
Pm proud of my ability
To keep a whole house clean;
l like to fel that no dirt hides
Where it cannot be seen.
When cobwebs fringe the ceiling
Or in corners hang network,
There is no thrill in writing;
1 have to get to work!
And when the windows misty panes
Hold me fog-bound within,
The logic of my lit'rature
l feel sure wakes thin.
So, why should deny it,
When I sweep or dust the chairs,
My spirit struts unblushingly.
Assumes maj. .estic airs.
Edna Bentley Hancock
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18
WILLIAMS
NUPTIALS, MAY 10Th

Announcement has been made of
the marriage on May 29th of Miss
Agnes Pearl Williams, Of Marion,
Md, to Mr.. Francis H. Parks, son of
Mr.. L. T. Parks Of this city.
The ceremony was performed in
Crisfield, by Rev. C. M. Elderdice. The
couple will take up their residence at
Marion Station, Md.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18
COKESBURY CHURCH TO
HOLD SUPPER TUESDAY

The Cokesbury Church will hold a
supper on next Tuesday, June % in
the Cokesbury school house. The
meal will be served any time after
$3.50 P. M.
A delicious spread supper of fried
chicken, oysters, soft crabs, ham and
crab cakes; slaw, potato salad, pickles
and rolls with iced tea or coffee, will
be served by the ladies of the church.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18
Local and Rural News

Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Long entertain
ed at dinner Sunday: Mr.. and Mrs
Elmer Davis and family of Willards,
Mr.. Floyd Ruark of Fruitland and Mr..
and Mrs. Preston Rayne and daughter,
Miriam, of Berlin.
Mrs. Henry Powell and Miss Ruth
Powell entertained at dinner Friday,
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice Evans, of Santa
Cruz, California. Mr.. and Mrs. Evans
are spending some time on the Shore
visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Blanche Y. Belitz, who taught
French and Latin in the Pocomoke
High School during the past year,
leaves July first for Vermont where
she will take special summer course
at Middleburg.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. w. Matthews mot
ored to Westminster last week to at
tend the Commencement exercises of
their daughter, Miss Mary Emily Mat
thews, who received her B. A. degree
from Western Maryland College, on
June 7th.
Added to the list of Scholarships, an
nounced by the Board of Education, is
one scholarship at Charlotte Hall
School, Maryland, for boy. Board,
tuition and laundry free. Applications
will now be received for four scholar
ships instead of three as previously
announced.
Mrs. Carl Anderton who has been
i'll for some time and who was recent
ly removed to the Johns Hopkins Hos
pital in Baltimore underwent an oper-
alton this week. From latest reports
the operation was successful and her
condition is improved although her
stay in the hospital is indefinite.
DR.. Albert M. Segall, orthopedic
surgeon of Salisbury, has been ap-
pointed head of the orthopedic division
Of the first free foot clinic to be oper-
ated in Wilmington, Del, under the di-
rection of the Chiropody Society of
Delaware. The clinic is conducted for
those suffering from foot ailments
who are unable to bear the expense
Of corrective treatments, but who
need professional attention. The elm
ic will be directed by DR.. Lester A.
Walsh.
Worcester County attorneys have
been invited to attend the forty-sec-
ond convention of the Maryland State
Bar Association to be held in Allan
tic City, June "a to &c. The conven-
ton, this year, will be in the nature
of a sesquicentennial celebration of
the drawing up Of the U. S. Consti-
tuition. A number of noted speakers
will be present and will speak at the
business sessions and at the banquet.
Richard F. Cleveland will be toast
master at the banquet.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18

Beautiful New Creation-fashions'
latest tufted backs and arms-superb
comfort, rich beauty. Guaranteed
spring units built for hard use. 3
pieces illustrated. Davenport, club and
wing chairs.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18
Mona, Va. News

Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Miles and daugh
ter and Mrs. Harry Thornton visited
Mr.. and Mrs. twill Pusey at Cokesbury,
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. d. P. Miles spent Sunday with
her brother and sister-in-law, Mr.. and
Mrs. F. A. Hickman.
Mrs. Bowman Kelley and son called
to see Mrs. w. J. aPrks, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin burlington
were visitors with Mr.. and Mrs. Ben
Paradee Saturday evening.
Miss Virginia Miles spent a few
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18
GOODWILL BALL TEAM
LOSES TO OCEAN CITY

The Goodwill base ball team met
a tartar last Sunday in the shape of
a combination Berlin Ocean City club,
and was defeated to s. The contest,
tho, was anybody's game up to the
last inning.
These two teams will meet again
tomorrow, Saturday, June 10 at Ocean
City. The game will be called at 5
o'clock P. M.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18

A very low price
for a carriage of
this fine quality.
Choice Of colors.
Hurry!
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18

BETHANY METHODIST PROTES-
TANT CHURCH
Rev. G. J. Hooker, Minister
SUNDAYS
9:45 A. M. Sunday School.
11:00 A. M. Morning worship.
6:45 P. M. Junior Christian En-
deavor.
1880 P. N. Evening worship.
MONDAYS
1880 P. M. Christian Endeavor.
WEDNESDAYS
1880 P. M. Prayer and Praise Ser
vice.
A cordial welcome awaits you at
these services.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18

ST. MARY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Rev. r. B. Mathews, Rector
Services, Every second and fourth
Sunday of the month. Morning Pray
and Sermon at II o'clock.
Every first, third and fifth Sun
days, Evening Prayer and Sermon at
7:30 o'clock.
Holy Communion every second Sun
day at 1Io'clock in the morning.
Church School at 10 a. m.
Public is cordially invited to at
tend these services.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Ounce Ashburn spent
the past weekend in Suffolk, Va.
Mrs. James P. Blaine, Jr., spent last
week with relatives in Salisbury.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion r. Merrill are
guests of their daughter in Philadel-
phia.
Mrs. Anna G.. Mcclure has as her
guest Mrs. J. w. Stowell, of Federals-
burg, Md.
Miss Edwina Milligan was the week
end guest of Miss Ellen Hancock, in
Stockton.
Miss Byrd Stevens, of Philadelphia,
spent the past week with Mr.. and Mrs.
A. H. Stevens.
Mrs. Harry Shaw and daughter,
Miss Cecilia, have returned from a
stay in New York.
Mr.. Charles Stewart, of Riverton,
N. j., is spending the summer in Po-
comoke on business.
Mr.. P. H. Benson has returned to
his home at Tangier, after spending
few days in Pocomoke.
Mr.. Brantley Handy, Of Richmond,
spent the latter part of the week with
Mr.. and Mrs. A. H. Stevens.
Raymond Dryden, Jr., student at
the University of Penn, is spending
the summer vacation at his home in
this city.
Mrs. C. B. Mariner is spending the
week with her son-in-law and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Parsons in
Princess Anne.
Miss Marian Jean VESSELS, daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Stuart VESSELS,
is spending the summer with relatives
in Accomac, Va.
Miss Rebecca Bennett, former teach
err at Pocomoke High, is attending the
summer school session at William and
Mary College.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack West, Miss Willie
West and Mr.. Isaac West were dinner
guests Sunday of Mr.. and Mrs. Ionic
prif Iono1a fouyIn
Mrs. B. F. Harrington and son, of
Cape Charles, have been recent visi-
tors at the home of her sister, Mrs.
Anna G. Mcclure.
Mrs. U. S. Payne left Thursday for
Atlantic City, N. j., where she will
spend two weeks at the st. Claire
Hotel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Maurice E. Evans, of
Santiago, are spending the weekend
with Mr.. and Mrs. S. A. Evans. The
former is Mr.. Evans nephew.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Shettle, of
Beverly, announce the birth of baby
girl, born Tuesday, June 9Th, at the
Doctors Hospital in New York City.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Merrill, Jr., of
Greenbackville were weekend visitors
at the home Of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Wilkerson, near town.
Mr. and Mrs. w. v. Taylor, of Cokes
bury, spent the weekend in Upper
Darby, visiting their son-in-law and
daughter, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Harris.
Mr.. William S. Powell, of near Po-
comoke, who has been a patient in the
Maryland General Hospital the past
six weeks underwent an operation this
week.
William H. Schoolfield and Brinkley
Hayman, University of Maryland stud
ents, have returned to Pocomoke to
spend the summer vacation at their
homes here.
Mr.. G. j. Prettyman of Exmore,
who broke his ankle and leg when he
slipped off the platform at the COM
pany's terminal recently, is reported
improving.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. w. Ham have re-
turned from three weeks vacation
spent with friends and relatives in
Virginia, North Carolina and South
Dakota.
Rev. G. J. Hooker and family will
leave next week for Baltimore where
Rev. Mr.. Hooker has recently been
appointed to the pastorate of Cal
vary M. P. Church.
Mrs. Clarence Ellison, of Jersey
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18
SALEM NJ. E. CHURCH

SALEM NJ. E. CHURCH
]. w. WOotten, Pastor
SUNDAYS
1000 A. M. Sunday School.
1900 A. M, SERMON
6:45 P. NJ. Epworth League.
7:30 P. NJ, SERMON
WEDNESDAYS
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18
WEDNESDAYS
1880 P. M. Mid-week Prayer Servic,

BEAVER DAM PRESBYTERIAN
CHURCH
Rev. s. ]. VenabIe, Minister
SUNDAYS
2:15 P. M. Bible School.
300 P. M. Worship Service.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1937-06-18
7:3C P. NJ, PRAYER MEETING
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH
Rev. John A. Ditto, Pastor
SUNDAYS

SUNDAYS
9:45 A. M. Bible School.
HOO A. M. Morning Worship with
sermon.
6:30 P. M. Young Peoples meetings.
1880 P. M. Evening Worship.
WEDNESDAYS
1880 P. M. Prayer Service.
WOMEN'S MISSIONARY UNION
1880 P. M, Women's Missionary So
ciety, LIST Monday of the month.
1880 P. NJ, Young Women's Auxil-
larry, LIST Friday of the month.
1880 P. NJ, Girls Auxiliary, LIST
Monday of the month.
1880 P. NJ, Royal Ambassadors,
LADIES AIDS
every Friday of the month.
800 P. NJ, Senior, Second Monday
of the month.
7:30 P. NJ, Junior, Third Monday OF
the month.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-03
Coastwise Ship
 Reports Vessel
 Having Trouble

tRV The Associated PreSs)
 NEW YORK, April 3, - The coastWise vessel City of Nor folk advised by marine radio that the German steamer Borkum, formerly the Ingram, was in dis tress in -Ttlantic, and that the steamers Columbia was 200 miles away and the Tamaroa 50 miles distant speeding to her res cue.
 Her gear is out of commission and the radio aboard the vessel is apparently out of order, as the distress signals are constantly be ing repeated.
 The first cal was at 4:53 am. EST, The Borkum is a ship of 3670 tons, and her home port is Bremen.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-03
Sitdown Strike Against Ford Is
 In Second Day
(Py The ASSociated Press ]

tBy The Associated Press, KANSAS CITY April 3, Weld ed switch gates shut in freight carloads of aatomobi.es as the first sitdown strike was directed at Henry Ford, by the unit here, which moved into its second day of card palying, gay shouting and band music.
 The men claiming to number 400 in the union, backed by the CIO, held possession of the Ford assembly plant behind striker guarded doors.
 The strikers claimed seniority rights which have been ignored and union men discrimination az ainst, in the seasonal laying off workers.
 Ford officials did not comment today.
 The plant employees about two thousand of Ford's hundred and fifty thousand workers. No violence has occurred.
 DETROIT, April 3, Spread ing labor troubles beset Ameri- ca's three largest motor car pro- ducers for the first time since the threat of a nationwide automobile strike three years ago.
 Sitdown strikers marched out of the big Chevrolet assembly plant at Flint, Michigan, after the man agement agreed to discuss their settlement, although the gener- al motors strike will be resumed as soon as corporation JAW off, cials get to Lansing to see Gov ernor Frank Murphy about the hundred and thirty thousand who are idle.
 Foru officials here professed no knowledge of the strike at Kan sas City.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-03
Spanish War

UNDATED, April 3, - Two of the bloodiest and most import ant battles of the Spansih civil war ragged on widely separated fronts-the northern sector near Bilbao, wheer the government rushed the mobilization of all av ai.able fighting men to repel the big insurgent advance, sending militiamen up the 4600 foot noun tain side to block one segment of the attack-and far to the south in Cordoba province, where the opposing armies are still locked in furious struggle for the poss ession of that rich mining coun- try.
 The insurgents are on the de- fensive in that section.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-03
Empires Cry of
 Play Ball Heard
 In Calf. Today
(By The Associated PreSs)

(By The Associated Press)
 SAN FRANCISCO, April 3, - The umpires bark of play ball at four California ball parks today sent the 34th Pacific Coast Leag- ue season on its way,
 Experts foresaW one of the liveliest scrambles for the pen nant in the circuits history.
 Governor Merriam planned to toss the first ball at Sacramento which team plays Seattle.
 The Missions start at San Fran cisco, Portland at Oakland, San Diego at Los Angeles.
 The strongest contender for the title appeared to be the Missions with San Diego rated on a near par.
The Nome daily nugget., 1937-04-03

transferring four hundred thousand dollar appropriation SC sured in the regular session, for social security; an additional one hundred and fifty thousand for old age assistance; twenty thous- and for welfare board expenses a total of five hundred and sev- enty thousand dollars which the federal government will match.
 The governor within the next five days is to appoint four mem bers, one from each division, to the newly created board of pub lie welfare; three to the unem- ployment commission. The ap- pointments of the former are for four years, those of the comis- sion, two four and six years.
 The board will name the wei fare director and the commission will name an executive director.
 Many applications have been received for both positions which carry four thousand dollar sal ary, annually.
 The senate late yesterday af- ternoon killed the house propos- al authorizing the territory to borrow on bonds up to five hun dred thousand dollaros, if the Dimond bill now before congress passes.
 The house passed the proposal twelve to three, and the senate voted to kill it by four to three