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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-12-02

The Industrial News Review recently sent Il
QUESTIONABLE TO 1855 country papers asking for
direct. non-leadine questions concerning possible
Court changes. More than 800 papers replied. Pro-
posed legislation that would permit the President
to appoint additional Justices. was opposed by 90.4
per cent; IT'S per cent were opposed to the propo-
sal that a t~wo-thirds vote OF the Court be required
cent were opposed TO any bill forcing Justices to re-
tire at an age fixed by law. And SS.3 per cent were
opposed TO a constitutional amendment limiting the
authority of the Court over acts OF Congress.
There was a remarkable consistency in the views
Of editors in far separated states. showing sentiment
solidified against Court changes. irrespective of sec
tional politics and feelings. The completed question
naires. together with a multitude of supplemental
notes and letters. indicate that these editors-as did
the Congressional majority when the Court bill was
voted on-feel that the supreme Court is the bull
wark OF our liberties. and our first line of defense
against dictatorship. and that il would be a national
catastrophe to tamper with it.
The country press is not swayed by momentary
enthusiasms. or political hysteria. 1t looks at issues
IN the light OF their effects on the fundamentals Of
government. 1t thinks them out. And no better ex-
ample of this fact could he found than in the editors
reply TO the Industrial News Reviews Court ques-
tionnaire.
II the country press Of the nation accurately
reflects the temper OF the american people, the issue
is dead indeed.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-12-02
WITH OTHER EDITORS
Montana Hunters Ask Fairer Treatment

Mouttpa hunters felt more aggrieved this year
than eyer over The early season allotted this state
for duck shooting. The early season has been pro-
tested every year since it was instituted, but this
season il proved especially ageravatine.
The northern flight of waterfowl reached here
after the season ended. and during the whole open
period our sportsmen waited in vain for the sight of
a villa duck. The few ducks that were in the state
whom he season opened quickly disappeared and no
others took their place. The hunters in states to the
south of us had the benefit of Il later season, but in
Montana the bird hunting was a complete failure.
The season might as well have been closed entirely
for all the sport that our hunters enjoyed.
An appeal was made for an extension of the open
season when it became apparent that the ducks were
not coming down. But the federal authorities ex-
planned that they could not change the regulations
at so late a date and that this state being zoned with
others had to receive the same treatment. There is
nothing gained from arguing that point. Undoubtedly
the biological survey was sincere in It's position and
we will have to accept the situation with good grace.
But it is not too early to agitate now for a diff
ferent regulation next year. The dates which have
been assigned to Montana are too early and while
this has been an unusually late season the October
opening date is not fair to Montana in average years.
If the coming of the country is the reason for assign
Ing that date to this state, 1t should not be difficult
to reapportion the territory to put us into a different
classification.
Montana hunters have no complaint when the
restrictions put on them are no more severe than
imposed on other states in the union. If the conserva-
uon Of migratory game birds requires drastic limi-
tations on hunting privileges, there will be no gen
eral complaint from our citizens, provided other states
are treated the same. 1t is the fact that hunting was
virtually denied us while accorded to other areas
that constitutes our grievance. Great Falls Tribune
T;ooJ ,,ya that tLo an ,r;-l l.. e--. =. -
one that blows all the leaves off his property onto
his neighbours property.
1t is our opinion that If General Sherman were
alive now he would find no reason to change his
definition Of war.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-12-02
DEFENDS

Failure to properly identify the
MAI sought for defrauding a Sub
Unity, Ore. clergyman, prompted
Governor Roy e. Ayers to deny ex-
tradition papers for Louis Robin
WITT presented by Salem, Ore, peace
officers. Robinwitz was acquitted of
a similar charge at Great Falls when
he could not be adequately identi-
fled.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-12-02

WASHINGTON Between the
time when Congress broke up in a
row last summer practically shaking
it's fists at the White House, and the
converting OF the special session on
November Is, two things happened
which have knocked all the plans
awry. Neither was anticipated.
First, the members who have been
back home comforting with their
constituents did not have their ears
Knocked down for being sassy to the
President, as 1t had been predicted
by Administration spokesman would
happen. And, second, a sudden slump
occurred in business and industry,
Of such proportions as to send shud-
ders of apprehension OF it's possible
political results over every Senator
and Representative who has to
stand for reelection next fall.
Runaway Congress
The direct result of these two
things is that the Congress is in a
more Independent mood than il has
been at any time in the past five
years, and is showing signs OF 60
ing ahead under its own steam and
and in what direction it will get in
this short special session is still UNI
practicable, but 1t looks as if 1t will
adjourn for the Christmas holidays
with a good deal of the program
which the President called it to con-
slider still unenacted.
First on the Presidents program
was the Farm Control bill. But when
Congress met there wasn't any farm
control bill ready for 1t to consider,
and the Senate took up its own No.
/ item, the Anticipating bill, set
ting off a filibuster which wasted a
soodly part of the five-weeks SEES
sion. The debate did, however, give
many Senators a chance to express
themselves on the subject nearest
to the hearts of their constituents,
the new business depression and
what to do about it.
senate Marks Time
Since the Senate cannot initiate
tax legislation under the Constitu-
ton. all il can do is to talk until
the House sends it a tax bill to con-
slider. But the talk in the Senate,
supplemented by expressions by
members of the House of Represen-
tatives on and off the record, dis
closed a surprisingly unanimity. Of
opinion in favor of taking immedi-
ate steps to u%nshackle business and
industry from the letters of restric-
tive taxation, particularly the undis-
tributed profits tax and the capital
gains tax.
What made the situation more
surprising was the agreement by
the President that it was time to do
something to encourage private cap
ital to start the wheels of industry
spinning at a faster rate and to in
vest in building new houses, fac
tories and stores In order to stimu-
late production of building mater
ials and put workers in the building
and allied industries back to work.
For once. 1t seemed, the President.
the Congress and the business
world were in harmony.
No Tax Change Now
That the special session will re-
peal or amend the taxes on industry
which VI generally conceded to
have hamstringed business enter
prise, seems doubtful. But If out OF
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-12-02
Editors Give Opinion

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Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-12-02

A friend says that the i'll wind he favors is tn
one that blows all the leaves off his property ont,
his neighbours property.
Plentywood herald. [volume] (Plentywood, Mont.) 1908-current, 1937-12-02
No Tax Change Now

That the special session will re-
peal or amend the taxes on industry
which are generally conceded to
have hamstringed business enter
prise, seems doubtful. But If out OF
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
Poetic Bird Stirs Debate

COLLEGE PARK, Md, Oct. 81.
Professors of the University of
Maryland's English and geological
departments are in a heated dis
cusSion over whether bird can
have an appreciation of the ca
dence of poetry as well as music.
The argument started over a
mocking bird which has nested
on the window sill of one of the
poetry classrooms presided over by
DR.. Susan E. Harman and DR..
B. A. Gravely. Both of these in
structors contend that the bird
shows an ability in the realm Of
poetry by twittering in almost
perfect cadence whenever lectur-
ers read or recite poetry. The
bird stops it's musical rendition
when the lecturer stops reading.
Geological authorities contend
that, while it is known that there
is a direct correlation between the
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
He Will STICK
UP FOR LORTON

If it's to be a choice between
the Districts two penal institu-
tions, Lorton or Occoquan, here's
one prisoner who will stick by
Lorton.
Susie Gaymon. colored, Of 618
M st. N. W., testified in Police
Court today that her husband,
Davis Gaymon, colored, threat
ened Tuesday to take her life.
She added that he said he would
threaten her good so next time
he was sent to jail they'd make
it Lorton where there is plenty to
eat instead of Occoquan, where
they feed you on starvation ra-
tions."
Evidence was introduced to
show Gaymon had been released
on October IA after serving rs
days at Occoquan on a previous
threats complaint filed by his
wife.
Judge Walter J. Casey leaned
forward a bit to catch this latest
attack on conditions in local penal
institutions, then ordered Gaymon
to post a $500 bond or serve 80
more days-in OcCoquan.
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
By Helen Essary

Scandinavian celebrities are numerous in Wash
ington this autumn. The former Prime Minister
of Finland, Hjalrnar Procope, has gone to New
York after visit with the Finnish Minister and
Madame Jarnefelt.
What interests Mr.. Procope most in the United
States at present Is the talk of another depres-
sion. He was anxious to find out if the Wash
ingtonians In-The Know thought that the present
slump in the market was merely temporary
break or if it foretold another of hard times.
Hard times in the United States mean hard
times in Europe, Mr.. Procope said Finland is
closely bound with the United States. and looks
to us as market for its products and for friendly
cooperation. Finland you remember is the only
foreign country that ever had the daring to pay
the United States its war debts.
Those TvO Blue Spruces
Another international bit. Those two young
and hopeful blue spruces in front of the Greek
Legation on Sheridan Circle were planted by the
Greek Minister, Demetrios Sicilianos in honor Of
Madame Augusta Rosso, wife of the Italian
Ambassador to Moscow. The Minister planted the
trees Monday, the day he opened his new Lega-
ton to a gathering to welcome Madame Rosso,
the former Frances Bunker of Washington.
And now story about an American Mr.. James
Lawrence Houghteling, recently of Chicago, new
Commissioner of immigration and Naturalization
who once told Sinclair Lewis how to behave. Mr..
Houghtelng was once student editor Of the Yale
Literary Magazine, known to collegiates as the
Yale Lit. The future Nobel prize winner sub
mitted an article to young HOughteling and had
it returned with these remarks
"If you can't type any better than this you
can't stay on the Lit.
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
JOHN v. GREEN
HEADS CADETS

John w. Green, Central High
School, is brigade commander Of
the washington High School Cadet
Corps for the 1878 term. His
selection was approved yesterday
by members of the Board of Edu-
cation, meeting at the Franklin
School,.
William E. Lochlin will be brig
ade adjutant and Jack H. Holt
brigade quartermaster. Both are
students at Central. Holt will have
the rank Of major.
Regimental commanders will
be Rodney P. McCathran, Cen.
tral; Joseph R. Weiss, Mckinley;
John A. Huddleston. Eastern:
Richard Green, Western; David
Richardson, Roosevelt, and 10 V.
Morgan, jr., Woodrow Wilson.
In command of Anacostia Ju.
nior-Senior High Schools separate
battalion will be Cullen B. Jones,
of Eastern.
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
WillmOtt Lewis
Talks to Laylnen

Sir Willmott Lewis, washington
correspondent for the London
Times, last night addressed mem
bers of the Laymen's League,
Episcopal Church of the Epiphany,
1917 G st. N. W., at its first fall
dinner.
The English writer discussed the
conflict between material progress
and the development Of civiliza-
ton.
The Washington times., 1937-10-21

partment drew the attention of
the White House to the mis-
erable pay conditions of many
of the clerks and employees in
the Foreign Service.
Accordingly a bill was pro-
posed asking Congress to au.
thorize $4,000 in pay raises.
The then Senator Black
rushed to the State Depart,
ment and, storming furiously,
wanted to know why one Of
his own followers was not in.
cluded on a list to get raises.
The Washington times., 1937-10-21

He was bluntly told that his henchman was
poor worker. was too fond of the bottle and the
only thing that had prevented his being fired
long ago was Blacks political pull. The depart
ment baked at raise
"DOn't Get Your S17O,OOO"
every well, then you don't get your $170000,"
snarled Black.
BY his opposition in the Senate and committee,
he managed to hold for 12 months salary boost
going to deserving workers in the Foreign Service.
If that is an indication of the kind of breadth
Of character required for Supreme Court service
then the moon is made Of cheese.
Here's mystery:
Official United States Government figures for
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
General SObriety
Goal of Brewers

A far-reaching program, to pre-
serve beer as a bulwark of moder-
alton and sobriety for the Ameri-
people, will be presented at the
first annual convention of the
United Brewers Industrial Founda-
tion in Pittsburgh, on October %,
it was announced today by Col.
Jacob Rupert.
The foundation, of which he is
chairman, represents almost so
per cent of the annual beer pro-
duction of the United States.
The Washington times., 1937-10-21

I, like most all American citizens, believe there
is nothing to fear and the fact that the prices
of stocks are dropping is no true indication of
any incurable economic i'll.
The men who should know and to whom I
have talked tell me that the surplus-profts tax
is responsible for much of the fear in Wall
Street today. They say that there is too much
Government regulation of industry and, as
result, business cannot expand.
Expansion Funds Needed
am heartily in accord with the Securities
and Exchange Commission rule that makes corpo-
rations distribute part of their excess profits
through the stockholders, but think the corpo-
rations should be allowed to retain sufficient
funds with which to expand their plants free
The Washington times., 1937-10-21

ing school. Soon Miss Wang
will be promoted to pairing
potatoes and cutting up car
rots.
When she entered the cook
ing class about two weeks ago
the other goods were several
lessons ahead of her. So, until
she catches up, Miss An-Hsui
is cheerfully rolling up the
sleeves of her Chinese coat
and taking her turn at the dish
pan. In addition to learning to
cook as Americans do, so diff.
The Washington times., 1937-10-21

New York that she has been found
in that city.
The police records show the fol.
lowing disappearances for Bar
bara: October 26, 1895: November
%, 1896; December 13, 1896; Jan
uary 8, 1887, and the present re.
port.
Barbara is the daughter of Mrs.
Vivian Wallace, RFC employe liv.
ing at 2019 I st. N. w.
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
Says Boake Carter

the first half of 1887 before the beginning of the
Chinese war, tell this tale:
The United States sold to Japan $165 900 900;
to China, $31, 100000. (More than five to one to
Japan)
The United States bought from Japan, $106.
100000; from China, $6000o00O.
Our favorable trade balance with Japan, $780,
100000, or twice the amount we sold to China
Our unfavorabe trade balance with China,
$3O,OOO,O0O.
Japan bought 60 per cent more than she sold
to us.
China bought so per cent less than she sold
to US. sr$~b =,
Japan Third Best Customer
Recent japanese import restrictions affect vir-
tually none of our sales to her.
Japan is our third best customer; China fif-
teenth best customer. Japan is our fourth best
supplier; China is ninth best supplier.
The whole Of South America combined bought
$4,000 900 from us, compared with the $165 O0O-
600 worth Japan bought from us. In other words
ALL the South American nations COMBINED
bought $50 600, 900 less United States goods than
Japan alone. Japan bought as much as ALL
South America and CHINA combined-and yet
Washington blandly emphasizes we are doing
tremendous business in South America.
In face of those official figures and in face of
the fact that the Open Door policy in China is pri-
marily trade policy, and we hear statesmen
bleat that the Open Door is being closed to us by
Japan, we rise to ask this question: Who is shut
ting what door?
Copyright Ledger syndicate)
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
THURSDAY, OCT. q
By E0alw Walsh Mclean

from any taxation, so that business might be
given breathing spell and given an opportunity
to lead the country back to normalcy
A prominent business man told me the other
day that he would like to go ahead with plans
to expand his business in six or seven different
cities. He said he was held back by rules Of
the surplus-profits tax, which compelled him
to turn virtually all his profits back to the stock.
holders and left him nothing for expansion.
Of course, the surplus profits tax must be
only one Of the causes for the strange actions
in the stock market. I am terribly distressed
to see people losing their faith after all that
has been done to prevent abuses that existed
before 1929. If the Securities and Exchange
Commission would only relax its regulations to
meet the present emergency I am sure another
catastrophe such as we knew in 1929 would be
averted.
The Washington times., 1937-10-21

tragedies OF 1879 are being re-
enacted again-yet no one ap-
pears to know exactly why!
It is absurd, of course, to
pretend that can understand
any Of the manipulations that
are going on behind the scenes,
but I have talked and listened
to some of the most brilliant
financiers in the country and
they have told me what they
believe is responsible for this
stupid and unnecessarily fright.
ening situation,
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
BallOu to Speak
At Teacher Meet

DR.. Frank w. Ballou, super
intendent of schools, will be
among the speakers at the regional
conference on elementary school
problems to be held by colored
teachers of this city and nearby
States at the Miner Teachers Col.
lege Saturday.
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
DC. TAxGROUP
SEES ) MILLION
YEARLY DEFICIT.
New Revenue Must
Be Provided

Revealing a total estimated bud
get of 315 million dollars for the
next seven years, the District Tax
Committee today faced the neces.
sity of raising more than five mil
lion dollars each year to meet in.
dicated deficits.
BASE TOTAL $40, 100000
Having reached an impasse in
its own deliberations, the commit
tee will confer Saturday, with Dis
trict Commissioners to work out a
tax program for presentation to
Congress.
The committee has prepared a
basic budget of 40 million dollars
a year, exclusive Of expenditures
from the special gas, water and
motor vehicle weight taxes total
ing five million dollars, which are
earmarked by law.
OUTLINE OF REVENUES
Current tax revenues, exclusive
of the business privilege tax, were
outlined by the committee as fol.
lows:
Real estate, $22 100000,
Intangible personal property,
$2,000,O0O.
Tangible personal property, ST.
900. 900.
Gasoline, $2,0OO,000.
Motor vehicle weight, $2,500, 900.
Public utilities, 100000.
Liquor, $1,OOO,oOO.
Water, $1,5OO,000.
Estate, 100000.
S5,OOO,OOO FROM U. S.
The total of these taxes is
$35, ,3OO,000 which, with an antici-
pated lump sum Federal contribu.
tion Of SIS, 900 900, brings the reve-
nue. to . little more than $4O,'
100000.
All the various tax proposals
which have been considered by the
committee and the anticipated
revenue from each, including the
business privilege tax, which is
expected to be repealed, are as fol-
lows:
One per cent general sales tax,
s., 100000; income tax, $5,000,0O0;
business privilege, $4,000, 900; in
creased public utilities tax, $780,
900, and special sales tax on beer,
$S,O0O,OOO.
SALES TAX FAVORED
Commissioner George E. Allen
is known to favor the income tax,
while Commissioners Melvin c.
Hazen and Dan I. Sultan have ex-
pressed themselves for the sales
tax. At the last session of Con-
gress, both these proposals were
rejected.
The revenue of $22,5Oo,OOO from
real estate taxes is based on the
SITS rate fixed by the last Con-
gress, an increase of Is cents per
500. It Is understood that Dis
trict heads favor lowering the tax
IN Il an
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
MISSING DC. GIRL
. is FOUND AGAIN

Ho hum! Barbara Wallace is
miSsing-no, she's found-again.
Barbara, who is Is and a student
at Western High School, was re-
ported missing for the fifth time
two days ago.
Today police received word from
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
eEBut" >"

Senator Bob La Toilette said the other day that
he was sure that Mr.. Justice Black had never done
an unknd act in his life.
Maybe Senator Bob'S recollection is short Back
In the Hoover administration days the State De
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
FolIotO the Generals

In an emergency such as we are now facing
think it would be wise for our Government
officials to heed the advice of experienced Wall
Street men like Mr.. Aldrich. After ALL we know
that any nation which refuses to follow the ad
vice of its generals commanding divisions in a
conflict could expect only complete defeat.
1t is gratifying to know that within few
weeks Republicans and Democrats alike will sit
around a conference table in the Capitol to
take out of the present unjust law those re-
strictions which are preventing our great Ameri
can industries from expanding
The Washington times., 1937-10-21

of music and a birds
nervous system, it cannot extend
to poetical readings.
The English professors, how
ever, are convinced that the bird
can understand the rhythm
The Washington times., 1937-10-21

ferent from Chinese methods, Miss Wang is
studying sociology and other serious subjects.
Miss An-Fu Wang, second daughter Of the
Chinese Ambassador, is also student at George
Washington. She will get her A. B. next spring.
The eldest Miss Wang is her fathers hostess at
the Embassy and presides with dignity in these
difficult international times. Not only the Misses
Wang. but several other Chinese goods wear
native costume at G. w.
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
Dear Washington

Miss An.Hsiu Wang, daughter of the Chinese
Ambassador, is washing dishes three times a
week at the George Washington University cook
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
My Say

Everyone is wondering what is behind the
sudden and queer actions in the stock market.
Millions of dollars have been lost-and the
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
NOruDGy Official Coming

Soon after DR.. Halvdan Koht, Foreign Minister
of Norway, arrives in Washington to be the guest
of the Norwegian Minister and Madame Muenthe
de Morgenstierne he will travel with his host and
hostess to Hyde Park to be the guest of Presi.
dent Roosevelt at luncheon there Although Mr..
Roosevelt has just returned to Washington, he
will go back to New York at some undecided date
next week. Should his visit to Hyde Park be de-
layed Dr.. Koht and Ambassador and Madame
Morgenstierne will lunch with him at the White
House.
The Washington times., 1937-10-21
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