Smyrna times., 1937-07-29

fort to present to my constituents
IN Delaware a weekly picture OF
current events as viewed from the
National Capitol. In these stirring
times national news is of greater
significance than it has been since
the World War. Because of num-
erous inquiries through the mail
relative to the effect of Washing
ton events on our local commun-
tiles, am led to believe that the
readers of this paper are particu-
larly interested in developments
here at this Capitol and I shall en-
deavor to chronicle happenings in
the legislative, executive and ju-
dicial branches of the government
of special interest to Delaware.
Comments and suggestions by
readers will be appreciated.
CONFERENCE The President
has no intention of calling or pre-
siding over an international eco
nomic conference in the present
world situation A vigorous re-
statement of foreign policy was IS
sued by Secretary of State Hull in
which he said that there can be no
serious hostilities anywhere in the
world which will not affect inter-
ests or rights Of obligations of this
country.
ACCIDENTS Drinking is the
cause Of a great deal of accidents.
Between 1888 and 1886, the num-
ber of persons killed or injured in
the United States in automobile
accidents involving drivers who
had been drinking, has been doub-
led. Of all drivers in 1886 fatal
accidents, rs per cent had been
drinking. 43 per cent of all driv-
ers in non-fatal accidents had been
drinking. The National Safety
Council contends that although the
available data is scanty it is suf-
Washington
ficient to conclude that the use Of
alcohol is a major, rather than a
minor, factor in traffic accident
causation."
WAR BOOM REFLECTED
HERE Preparation for war
boom that is forcing industrial ac-
tivity Of European nations to pros
perity levels is affecting US. De
mands from nations desiring to
build up grain supplies, causes a
rise in wheat prices; Surplus sup
plies Of scrap iron, and copper, oil
and other commodities are being
soaked up by nations abroad. The
building Of bigger navies on the
part of foreign nations is leading
this nation into shipping pro-
gram that is feared VIII reach
boom proportions.
AIR TRAINING - Any young
men between 20 and 26 have an
opportunity to go to an Army Air
Corps Training School for two
years and serve another year as a
second lieutenant il the Reserve
Corps with all expenses paid and
SIS month pay during his train
ing period Besides being between
200 and 26 years of age, an appli-
cant must be unmarried, in sound,
mental and physical condition, and
must agree to stay with the Corps
for at least three years. An ap-
plicant must fill out in triplicate
application blanks to be obtained
from the Adjutant General in
Washington, D. c. and return them
with three letters Of recommends
tion and a certificate from his col
lege showing that he has complet-
ed at least half the regular college
course. The applicant will then
be notified when and where to ap-
pear for a physical examination.
LAG IN BUILDING - Home
building early this year showed
promising signs of giving the ma
tion's business a decided lift. Then
in May came some slackening and
in June a definite setback. This
is regarded by the President and
his advisers as major important
point. They have taken the mat
ter into consideration and the point
they make is that there exists a
definite shortage of one family
dwelling units in this country.
There is a pressure on the existing
supply as population increases,
marriages increase and the "doub-
ling up" of depression days goes
into reverse. Rents have skyrock-
eted, as a result of this. President
Roosevelt is exploring the situa-
tion and is working on remedy.
AIR TRADE-As a result of the
opening up of the transatlantic
service between this country and
England, air trade between the
United sites and foreign countries
over the Seven Seas" is seen by
Secretary of Commerce Roper
Roper asserted that he believed
American aircraft builders are far