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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

When the report and recommended
tons Of the Special Committee on Steam
Railroads of the Citizens Representa-
tive Committee
Fairness Urged for was taken under
National Capital. the SUBCOMMITTEE
of the Senate District Committee half
a century ago The Star waged vigorous
fight for an intensive study Of the whole
question to insure that the greatest bene-
fit to all concerned might prevail in the
enactment of legislation for the uniflca-
ton of trackage and terminal facilities,
and for the preservation of Washing
tons streets and parks. The following
editorial appeal for fairness to the Ma
tional Capital appears in The Star OF
November 25, 1887:
The opposition expressed by the
Citizens Committee to the use of the
public reservations for railroad purposes,
leading naturally to a demand for the
withdrawal of the B. g. P. from the Mall
and the purchase by the railroads of the
site of the union station, fairly repre-
sents public opinion. The chairman Of
the Senate committee. the Commission
ers and the great body of citizens agree
that the harmonious plan and pictur-
esQue beauty of the city should not be
sacrificed to railroad cupidity or to the
lazy selflshness of any unesthetic travel
ers, who would disfgure the city in order
to avoid three minutes additional ride
on the street cars in going to or going
from train.
There is general agreement not only
as to the removal of the B. e. P. tracks
from Sixth street and the Mall. but also
as to the removal of all the present B.
g. 0. tracks from the city, as to the re-
quirement that the new B. & o. line
shall enter Washington not west Of
Eleventh street east and shall either tun-
mel or skirt the city, and as to the neces-
sity that the evils of railroad obstruction
to the streets and avenues of South
Washington be relieved either by sinking
the tracks in cut with bridges or girder
roof. or by running them on an elevated
road in their passage through that sec
ton.
The definite plan in which this gen.
eral agreement is to take practical shape
will depend upon the ascertained prac-
ticability or impracticability of the de-
tails of schemes propo~d upon the re-
| suit of negotiations with the railroads so
far as the change involves the surrender
by them OF existing rights, and upon the
humor in which Congress finds itself
when the subject is discussed. The
danger to be avoided is the sacrifice of
the general plan of change in a selfish
and obstinate wrangle over it's details
confusing Congress as to the real wishes
of the community, and giving it excuse
to drop the matter with disgust in ac-
cordance with time honored custom in
! dealing with District affairs
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siderations which would prevent imme-
diate amendment. The evils of the I'M
distributed profits tax and the capital
gains tax have been under study by the
Treasury experts for months. There is
little disagreement over what is needed.
But If Senator Barkiey has said the
last word on the subject and tax re-
vision Is out of the picture until the
regular session in January, disappoint-
ment over this delay is to some extent
offset by the tone of the Presidents letter
to Senator Barley on the farm bill.
THERE'S tonic in the Presidents state
ment:
1t is obvious that constant increase of
expenditures without an equally con-
slant increase in revenue can only result
in continuation Of deficits.
We cannot hope to continue on a
sound basis Of financial management Of
Government affairs unless the regular
annual expenditures are brought within
the revenues.
What business needs, as well as light
ening of the tax burden and the removal
OF unjust and discriminating taxes, is
definite word that the budget is to be
brought into balance, reiteration of that
word and action to accompany that word,
That the President has taken the farm
bill as the opportunity again to drive
home the absolute necessity of early
budget balancing should be ENCOURAGING.
The President has been prompt, since
the return of Congress, in his steps to
halt business recession. One after an.
other he has set in motion plans for
stimulating the construction industry, for
the expansion of public utilities and for
the immediate purchase of Government
supplies.
The Presidents order to Rear Admiral
Peoples. director of the Procurement Di-
vision of the Treasury Department, tc
buy all supplies needed by the Govern
ment during the next six months will
set in circulation without delay about
s25ooo0,oo0. While this is a temporary
expedient, in line with other Govern
ment spending to prime the pump" il
will doubtless have its effect. But TO,
the long pull, tax revision, Government
economy and definite assurance to bust.
ness that it is to have neither Govern.
ment competition nor hamperine control
will be far greater assistance.
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dented by the demands upon 1t for bene-
fit payments. Experts say that other
State systems are much more liberal than
that of Wisconsin.
In fact, there is beginning to be some
evidence of concern over the question of
whether or not existing reserves will not
be depleted rapidly if the present en-
ploymnt trends continue after the first
OF the year. The existing program of
taxation is said to be geared to total of
unemployment about half the size of that
OF 1882 and then only after a stable re-
serve had been accumulated. If 100000
jobs are to be lost in the months ahead.
as Government experts estimate, then
the unemployment reserves could go
down rapidly. AS they went down, they
would provide measure of pump prim-
ing that could materially help business.
The start Of unemployment insurance
will bring into full effect two of the three
phases of the Presidents social security
system.
Subsidies have been going out during
the past year and more to supplement
State systems of old-age pensions to the
present destitute aged. These pensions
now are provided for more than $500, 900
persons and amount to about $500 ,0O0,-
600 in total. This system Of aid for the
aged destitute helps to meet the Nations
relief problem.
Unemployment insurance and old-age
assistance 60 along with vast program
Of old-age insurance. This program will
not take full effect, however, until 1912.
Right now. its operation largely is con-
fined to tax collection and to herculean
task Of setting up individual accounts for
about 10000, 900 American workers. Some
Of the Governments economists think
that the taxes being levied to build old
age reserves are having an adverse effect
on general consumption, tending to &C
centuate the depression at this time.
Insurance against unemployment is
geared to depression however, and is 60
ing to get its trial on the moment it be-
comes effective.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28
A New Court.

The functioning of the United States
Court of Appeals for the District. which,
in all probability, soon will number four
appointees Of President Roosevelt among
Its five members, will be followed closely
in the future by those with a real in
terest in the Federal judiciary. In many
respects the local tribunal is the most
important in the country with the excep-
ton of the Supreme Court. Many i'm
portant suits must be filed here to obtain
service on high officials named as de-
PENDANTS. Consequently, it is obvious
that revelation of the legal and phflo-
sophical outlook of the new members
OF the appellate court will be awaited
eagerly by public anxious to know what
consideration it may expect from the
Federal courts in future years.
The elevation of Associate Justice
Groner to the chief justiceship may
| have come as something of surprise.
Although his qualifications are above
dispute, he was appointed by a Repub-
hcan President and had been active in
that party before going on the bench.
The willingness of the President to
recognize Mr. Groner's qualifications is,
therefore. most welcome. It serves to
strengthen the good impression made by
the appointment of Associate Justice
Stevens and Associate Justice Miller to
earlier vacancies. These men already
have demonstrated their capacities and
the manner in which they have dis
charged their duties as members of the
court has won the respect of the members
of the bar.
Last week the President nominated
Prof. Henry White Edgerton of Cornell
University, and Representative Fred M
Vinson, Democrat, of Kentucky to fill
the remaining vacancies. 1t had been
hoped that at least one local man would
be nominee. but the men chosen by
the President are well known in WASH
lngron. Mr.. Edgerton was professor of
law at George Washington University
from 1921 to 1927. He also served as
special assistant to the Attorney Cen
eral in 1934-35. Presumably, he is
sympathetic with the detectives of the
administration, but his views on specific
legal questions are not well known. In
Mr.. Vinson the President will have a
strong supporter of his legislative pro-
gram. Mr.. Vinson was co-author of the
Guffey coal bill, invalidated by the
Supreme Court, and may be expected,
as judge, to support the constitutional
theory embodied in that act. In the
interest Of realism it should be recognized
that President is expected to appoint
judges whose general outlook on questions
OF law is in harmony with his. The
application of this outlook to specific
cases comes later. and it is this that
should serve as the true medium of
appraising the wisdom of the Presidents
judicial appointments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28
Aids to Business.

After President Roosevelt's assurance
Ut Fridays press conference that he is
ready for tax revision as soon as Con-
gress is ready. Senator Barkley's remark
yesterday that Congress will not be ready
for 1t until the regular session comes as
something of disappointment.
The reinsurance and tangible aid to
business through logical and greatly
needed revision of taxes, especially the
undistributed profits tax and the capital
gains tax, are needed now. Admitting
the dangers of too hasty changes In the
revenue act, there are few practical con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

Its success In Journalism has brought
sudden distinction to the Government
town Of Greenbelt. who demands infor-
nation not merely on when the grocer
will appear but if the laundry wagon will
save the back yards space in providing
especial establishment. Ruf1es are not
what they used to be. but adornments are
still sought among the citizenry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

Even the Chinese, who have been much
troubled by the Japanese, are no doubt
finding use for their trees for shade
and beauty in all climes and should be
permitted to set the example of patience
in the preservation of Potomac Park.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

1t is asserted by the c. I. o. head that
Mr.. Roosevelt's intentions are good but
that he often selects the wrong people
to carry them out. This is precisely
what a number of persons have been
saying for some time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

There are able Chinese who are prob
ably letting Japan take section of con-
tinental territory and figure out its
financial management.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

One OF the great duties of Congress is
to remind itself Of what it can do about
taxes If and when it chooses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

In Cleveland, Ohio, group of hos
pitalzed children were heroically rescued
from fire and given more to talk about
than the Dionne quints themselves.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

Old hospitals are finding that old
problems have intensified. 1t is always
a mistake to suppose that problems will
grow less simply with the lapse of time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

Eminent personages are criticizing one
anothers' grammar. which is a simple
method of killing time when it threatens
to become superabundant.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28
War and the Law

From the Jacksonville Journal.
If you are trying to disturb the peace,
the law interferes unless you are trying
to start q war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

Mr.. James Roosevelt will hear COM
plants but will not endeavor to explain
them all.
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Disparity.

Next to the man who overate
The grim dyspeptic had q plate.
Thus must the luck OF living fall.
You get too much or none at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

Unconquerable Aversion.
Our patriotism Is not slow.
It never once relaxes.
And yet there's not q man I know
Who likes to pay his taxes.
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Spellbinding,

Spellbinding.
DO you know how to sway public
opinion?"
Il once thought knew" answered
Senator Sorghum, "but now find myself
guessing what public opinion may be at
the immediate moment so that can be
on the safe side and say yes In a loud
tone Of voice"
Jud Tunkins says he wishes for the
good old days when people regarded any
talk about submarine as some kind Of
q fish story
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28
Interpreter Needed.

1.-THE fascinating stranger asked our
friend the heiress to be his valentine"
LET her beware" rejoined Miss Cay
enne. HE is not very familiar with our
language and may think that valentine
is a polite Americanism for meal ticket"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

II avoid cherishing old grievances"
said HI Ho, the sage of Chinatown.
1.-THE old ones may prevent me from CIV
ing intelligent attention to grievances
yet to come"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

"A hoss always gifts his chance to eat"
said Uncle Eben, (which makes him do
only sure winner In q hoss race"
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Fifty Years Ago
In The Star

When the report and recommended
tons of the Special Committee on Steam
Railroads of the Citizens Representa-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-28

exist the basis for dealing with the grow
ing unemployment on definite basis.
Lacking such q system as that about
to begin functioning, the unemployed
might face hard winter. The reason is
that Government finances are in a state
Of disrepair, and Congress has appro-
priated a fat sum of money which must,
under the existing law, be spread over
the entire fiscal year. This means that
man who loses his job might simply be
out of luck, since the w. P. A. rolls al
ready are pretty well filled. Instead, in
large part OF the country, he can look
to a fund in Washington that now totals
half billion dollars and that is con-
stantly being replenished, to provide
some protection against restitution
This cushion of reserves also will SIM
plify the Presidents financial problem by
enabling him to count on unemployment
insurance to take up some of the slack.
X X
But there remains a question concern
ing the smoothness with which the new
machinery will operate and concerning
the restrictions that might be built
around the use Of the reserve funds,
Unemployment insurance has been in
effect In Wisconsin during the last year
That State was a pioneer In this form of
legislation. Its system, however, is
based upon reserves built up by each
individual employer and subject to use
only by that particular employer. Other
States have pooled funds built from the
contributions of all employers and to be
used to meet unemployment wherever it
occurs among eligible employees in the
State.
The first year of experience in Wiscon-
sin showed that $4,000 workers received
10000 checks for q total OF 81, 080, 900.
This meant that the average benefit to
. worker was only $4,000 and that the
States fund Of al, IA, 900 was scarcely
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-10

following three paralytic strokes
was rescued by neighbors and her
daughter Myra-
Tuesday. June %. the cars driv-
en- by Mrs. Elvira Brooks. 200 Buff
falo street and Robert Shreve coll
lided al the intersection u. s. %
and M-l7 injuring four passengers
In Mrs Brooks car. They were
taken TO ST. Joseph Mercy Hospi-
tai. Ann Arbor for treatment. Mrs.
Travis. one OF the injured passeng-
ers remained in the hospital for
recovery from cuts on her legs and
the nervous shock she suffered.
Leola and Julia Knox were treat
ed for minor injuries
Mrs. Sylvester Coleman and ba-
by Margaret and her little sister
Naomi Perdue have returned home
after spending two very pleasant
weeks with John Floyd Perdue.
Philadelphia. He is brother OF
Mrs. Coleman.
Mrs. Mona Hamilton reports a
pleasant stay in Chesnee S. c..
where she spent several months
with her father. She Is now VS.
iting her sister Mrs. Susie Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry S,arks hon
ored their son Charles Herndon
June graduate with a reception
Friday June rs at their home. Am
ong the out-of-town guests were
Mr.. and Mrs. Cavitt. Mr.. and Mrs.
stickney, MAS Gladys Mills and
Clifford Hamilton all OF Detroit.
Some OF the home guests were
Anna Dennis, Catherine Sherman.
Roland Boland, Mary Guthrie.
Floyd Boswell. Hazen King Paul
Clay. Charles Wright. Robert Mat
thews. Lillian Turner and Eliza
beth Herndon acted as hostesses.
Mrs. S. c. Davis is Ill in a local
hospital. Mrs. Florence Dickson
is doing nicely following a recent
illness at the hospital Minnie
Nicely and mother attended the
Michigan conference branch OF the
Womens Parent Mite Missionary
Society OF the A. NJ. E. church,
which held their annual convention
June s0-July at Allen Temple A. |
NJ E. Church Detroit. Rev. Grid |
er Is pastor.
The community sewing circle
held their first annual program
Sunday afternoon at Second Bap-
tist church. Mrs Josephine E.
Belford OF Detroit and member
OF the Board Of Eloise Hospital !
made some very timely remarks.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-10

williams. Montague and Morton
reported thrilling trip to the SEES
quiz Centennial which convened IN
Memphis, Tenn.
Delegates from Pontiac who at
tended the N. A. A. c. p. conference
held in Detroit last week were
much inspired.
Sheriff. White OF Harvey stree,
left July. 2 for Lebanon. Tenn.
where his sister Mrs. Della Debo
Is quite III.
Mrs. Sallie Ross. Jesse Manning.
Joe Harris. Model Manning. Ches-
ter Manning. and Miss Rozzie Man
ming left recently for points In
Kentucky and Tenn. and Alabama
Miss Fannie Herson who has
been confined for some time at the
general hospital passed away July
9.
John owen OF Nebraska died
July /. He had been weakening
for two or more years Survivors
are a widow. daughter Beaulah
owen OF Pontiac: and a daughter
OF Nashville. Tenn.
Clint Fowler. James Young. John
Scruggs and Geneve Young motor
ed to Paducah, KY. for the holt
day. Mrs. Ethel Fowler and Ed
ward Sullivan will poin them or
their return to Pontiac.
Mr.. and Mrs. d. Hudson OF De-
troit were the weekend visitors
OF Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Johnson.
Mrs Gardner and grandson. Hen
ry Neal Of Paducah KY. are Wis
iting Mrs. Ethel OF Lake street
who is a granddaughter of Mrs.
Gardner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Smith are.
guests OF Mr.. and Mrs. Warren
Fowler OF Lake Street.
Miss Bernice Watson and Victor
Woods were recently married at
the home OF Bud williams on
Bloomfield.
The recital given by the Ephrain
sisters on July 1. was largely at
tended.
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-10
PONTIAC. news
(By F. p. HARRrs)

Rev. Ford B. Reed. pastor OF
New Hope Baptist church used as
the subject OF his sermon last Sun
day morning. knowledge and Wis
DOM"
The evening message was given
by Rev. A. Anderson. He preached
on 20 Ye Dry Bones" Announce
ment was made that the new
church will be opened on July II.
Devotional service preceded the
morning message which was deliv-
cred by Rev. John Powell pastor
at Macedonia Baptist church. Com
munion was held at s p. m. The
pastor spoke on the subject. I'll
give you rest" The usher board
and pastors aid sponsored a sue
cessful rally D. m, at which time
sermons were delivered by three
prominent ministers.
Trinity Baptist church held its
regular Sunday School. Rev. z. d.
Broyle, pastor spoke on the sub
ject. Christian Love-"
The B. Y. P. u. held their SER
vice at $3.50 D. m. The Seniors met
at 6 p. m. The discussion was led
by Mrs. Joel Hatchet.
Mrs. Wagner OF Detroit was pre-
scented in a recital July under
auspices Of the Mems club.
Rev. E. A. Robertson. pastor Of
New Bethel Baptist church used
as his subject Sunday morning.
MY soul Is among lions" The
Lords Supper was administered
at the evening service. A sermon
was delivered on the text Lord is
II II"
Quarterly conference was held at
Newman A. NJ. e. church July 3
presided over by Rev. Francis r.
Washington, presiding elder. He
preached morning and evening.
speaking In the morning from the
text. Stand fast In the Liberty"
Business session was held In the
evening, Rev. Rhonenee, pastor
and members OF Quinn Chapel,
Flint, Michigan rendered service.
Rev. A. T. williams. Mesdames
The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1937-07-10
NORTH END
(By DOROTHY EyERETTE)

After the thrilling happenings
that occurred on the 4th Of July
am here again to relate to you
the events OF the past week and
some OF the week to come.
First OF all Mary Lou Gill will
be married to Eugene Thompson
on July II. 3 p. m. at 1891 Lump
kin street. A reception will fol-
low the ceremony at which time
all good luck and best wishes will
be showered on them.
The Cavalier Social Club will
give a party Friday July 8, at the
home OF Miss Mary Belle Berry.
Refreshments will be sold and a
good time is predicted. The pub
lie is invited.
The girls OF North Detroit were
all dressed alike at International
Hall last Sunday night. They all
looked lovely in their white suits.
black bolero shirts. white shoes
and black and white hats.
Mrs. Kinchen and Miss Beatrice
Williams will give baby shower
for the sweet little baby boy OF
Mrs. Whitfield.
The Greenleaf Social Club will
sponsor picnic July 81 The pub
lie Is invited to attend.
Among the North Detroiters who
really enjoyed themselves on July
s. were Misses Caldrine Davis.
Rose Best, Beatrice Cobb and yours
truly. Elizabeth Park was the first
stop and from there to our beloved
Belle Isle. Eastwood Park was
also looked over.
Another person who enjoyed
July 4th was Miss Evelyn Ever
cite. She went 10 Chicago and
had gay time going from place
to place seeing the high and low
lights Of that city.
Willie Herald was very excit-
ed last Saturday because the au-
tomobile salesman was a little late
making his appearance. Finally.
however, the salesman showed up
and was Willie relieved All day
last Sunday that lovely 1887 Dodge
was seen parading up and down
Lumpkin with Willie at the wheel.
Where was the girl friend Willie?
You seemed quite lonesome7
A popularity contest will be Civ
en- at the Dawson Avenue Baptist
Church Sunday July IL, at $3.50