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The Washington times., 1937-01-20

annapolis to get Rep. Leuis Ludlow
work on a newspaper. He started
on the Indianapolis Sun. He came
came to Washington, to the Press
Gallery in 1901 and served there
until he was elected to the
SeVenty-first Congress.
During these years in Washing
ton he has written From Corn
field to Press Gallery" an autobi-
ography; In the Heart of
Hoosierland." a story of the Indi-
ana pioneers; Senator Solomon
Spiffledink," a satire on political
bunkum; America Go Bust" and
expose of Government Bureau
cracy" and now Hell or Heaven" ,"
an analytical treatise on how to
keep America out of war.
This new offering goes hand in
hand with the first bill introduced
in the House of Representatives at
this session of Congress. 1t is a
measure proposing an amendment
to the Constitution providing a
referendum of the people on a
declaration of war and plan to
take the profits out of war.
The book which has been re-
Gently published is dedicated: ITO
the precious young man Of
America, who are entitled to a
better fate than to be sacrificed
In the shambles of foreign wars"
1t has an introduction by DR..
William Lowe Bryan. president of
Indiana University, and a preface
by Representative Ludlow in which
he says:
GAS author of the peace amend
ment 1 have undertaken in this
book to show that America is
sitting on a powder can; that it
is without any adequate safe
guards against war; that its
peace and security are constant
ly imperilled by selfish interests
lured by profits; that its position
in a world of strife is extremely
precariOuS and that it is likely
at any time to be dragged into
another foreign conflict when
our young men will be herded
In drOves and sent away to die
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

ecapitalize present unrest by weak
ening public confidence in the in
tegrity of the Supreme Court Of
the United States. once this is
done these sappers rightly reason
that it would be an easy task to
bring the entire Judiciary of the
United States into disrepute.
It so happens that there Is in
the Senate today a statesman who,
as governor Of his own State, rem
dered distinguished service to the
cause of an independent judiciary
by leading the movement as a
young man to restore the inde-
pendence and integrity of his own
States judiciary. This is what
Senator johnson of California did
as governor of California. This
achievement Theodore Roosevelt,
while President, declared to be the
most notable to the credit of any
governor since the Civil War.
FLOOD OF LIGHT
A debate in the Senate, led by
Senators Ashurst of Arizona,
George Of Georgia, johnson of
California, Glass of Virginia,
Borah of Idaho, Connally Of Texas
and McCarran of Nevada, in de-
fense of an independent judiciary,
with Senators Black of Alabama,
Minton of Indiana, Bone of Wash
ington and Nye of North Dakota
in the opposition, would throw
flood of light on this whole ques-
ton.
Such a debate would have it's
counterpart in the House if the
cause of an independent judiciary
is defended, as it probably will be,
by men of the character, expert.
ence and ability of Congressman
Summers of Texas, the chairman
of the House Committee on the
Judiciary, Montague of Virginia,
Wadsworth of New York, Luce Of
Massachusetts,, Warren of North
Carolina in opposition to Con.
gressmen Connery Of Massachu.
setts and those members of the
House who have already identi-
fled themselves with the move.
ment to undermine the judicial
branch.
Such a debate would be appro-
pirate at this session because it
would help to prepare the Ameri-
can people for an Informative OBJ
servance of the anniversarsu ug the
adoption of the ConStitl1 1 $50
years ago. This obserVa win
begin officially on Ssf er II.
next, the one hundred and Etieth
anniversary of the Constitutann's
adoption. It will end in April.
1888, on the one hundred and fife
tieth anniversary of the first in.
auguration of George Washington
as President.
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ILLUSTRATIVE

Senator Pat McCarran, Cd
Nevada. author of the pay increase
bill for Federal employees, is re
minded of a story. He looked in
the newspapers to see that he was
hailed as a modern Moses" for his
efforts on behalf of the Govern
ment clerks. He said:
''I'm reminded of the story
concerning a closely KNIT Jew
ish family. The two sons and the
father were talking one day
and one son said:
"You know, I'm often taken
for Einstein." The other son
said:
"'That's nothing; I'm often
taken for StinemetZ.'
The father, who had been list.
ening, interrupted.
"Why, that's nothing at all:
you know, the other day I was
standing on the corner and a
policeman came up to me and
exclaimed:
"'HoIy Moses, are you back
again?'"
The Washington times., 1937-01-20
IN THE LEAD

Pardon me, but the Smiths are
out in the lead again.
1t would hardly do for me to
mention the fact were it not that
the statement is not my own but
comes in an official bulletin from
the Social Security Board. In a
release from the press department,
it says:
"The Smiths once more have
proved their numerical leader
ship by being the most frequent
of all the names among the
millions of wage earnerS who
will have social security ac-
counts for participation in the
Federal old-age benefits pro
gram. -"
And to bear out it's assertion the
board in another paragraph points
out the wages records office shows
$4,000 Smiths on the rolls. Sec
ond and third places go to the
Johnsons with 227,0OO names and
the Browns with $4,000.
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

in their own way. Here's jeanette
De Voc, of Chicago; speaking TO
a sizzling Sisterhood:
Modern Youth needs work, :"
she cries. "The lack of a lob is
the cause of most of our crime
wave Single girls need jobs as
much as boys. If we had work
to do, we would behave our
selves and build fine futures,
Also, boys could afford to marry.
But how can we get jobs when
our own mothers grab them be-
fore we have a chance?
"TheSe working mothers claim
they need to do it for self ex-
pressiOn'-Or to show their in
dependence. But the truth is
they are restless, selfish and
greedy for personal money
thinking only of themselves.
married women, whose huS.
bands have incomes, should stay
at home and take care of their
children. Is there any more
serious or sacred duty than that
of molding young minds while
they are still impressionable-
giving them fine ideals and
courageous spirits? Is not that
enough self expression for any
intelligent woman?
"Why do women have chill
dren If they expect to rush back
at once to their old Jobs or
careers, thus depriving the baby
of care and taking the employ
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

nome Tor the demoraIlzaClon
of idle men.
Now comes new charge-hard
est Of all to face. Young America
started it, in those thousands of
letters with which it floods this
space every Monday, and pulls no
punches in making its claim that
WORKING MOTHERS TAKE
THE BREAD OUT OF THEIR
CHILDREN'S MOUTHS!
But how? BY taking the job
which Son or Daughter, as well
as Dad, should hold!
Well let the youngsters tell 1t
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

Franklin Delano Roosevelt takes the oath Of office
President of the United States for the second time today
with the solid backing of a united people.
The overwhelming voice with which Mr.. Roosevelt
reelected in November him that he is not the
President of faction the President of party but
that he is the choice of the people whole.
Such assurance must give the President added inspira
ton as he raises his hand in solemn oath at the Capitol
today.
It is great tribute to any that he not only could
retain but expand his popularity while passing through
the nearly four years of his first term
Those years the nation fighting grim struggle
against the forces Of despair and disaster.
1t has emerged from that struggle successfully and it
has emerged by remembering the historic words of Mr.
Roosevelt when he first took office:
"The only thing lUe haze to fear is fear"
Mr. Rooseves courage, his indomitabe will and his
unremtng efforts to better the lot of the man in the
street have conquered that fear.
There remains before Mr. Roosevelt in his second
term the task of cementing that victory of preserving
The Washington times., 1937-01-20
Greatest Show on Earth
By Frank Miller Smith

like cattle in the slaughter pens
of foreign countries.
II have undertaken to show
that the peace amendment would
be a real protection to our coun-
try against such a supreme catas-
trophe; that it would stabilize
peace and would help us to
realize the prayer of millions of
lips that we may be spared the
horrors of another war"
In his volume he follows through
with a concise and informative
discussion of all the military anc
legislative details on his subject.
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

There's a new
angle to Amer
ica'S most con-
troverSial theme
It h e Working
Wife.
We've S e e n
this lady de-
picted as an
economic men
ace, an indus
trial peril, a So
ci al Ii gh t.
H e ard h e r
blamed for the
depression
for the degen-
Grafton of the
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

Der down into
til e chamber
below as a Rep
resentative of
h i S home dis
srict in Indiana
has turn e d
ack to his
t y p e W ri t e r
again to plead
the C US e of
peace.
LOUIS 1uQlOW
was born on a
farm. A t t h e
age of 18 he
went to Indi-
The Washington times., 1937-01-20
World

IF YOU WE'RE A MODERN
YOUNG PERSON, WOULD YOU
WISH YOUR MOTHER TO HOLD
A JOB OR. HAVE A CAREER?
The Washington times., 1937-01-20
PLEA FOR PEACE

A neWspaperman who left the
Press Gallery overlooking the
House of Representatives to clam
The Washington times., 1937-01-20
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1887

WASHINGTON
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The Washington times., 1937-01-20
Washington Needs

National Representation IN Congress
Local Government Elected By and Responsible
To the People of Washington
Rapid Transit Street Raia0ay System With Subways
More and Better Schools
An Airport Necessary to and Worthy
OF the Nations Capital
Rebuilt Waterfront With Proper Channel
Modern Sewage Disposal System
National Guard Armory Auditorium, and Stadium
Adequate Automobile Parking Facilities
Sufficient Public Buildings to House the Government
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

There remains before Mr. Roosevelt in his second
term the task Of cementng that victory of preserving
The Washington times., 1937-01-20

noisy minority in Congress %capitaze present unrest
Evening star., 1937-11-30
AUTO CLUB HITS
INSPECTION BILL
Measure Requiring Semi
Annual Going Over Feared
Aiding a Racket.

The Keystone Automobile Club
urged House members today to kill
bill requiring semi-annual mechani-
cal inspection of motor vehicles in
the District
The bill was passed by the Senate
at the last session and is one of the
four District measures on the House
calendar.
George E. Keneipp, manager of
the club, in a letter to House mem
bers. said an analysis of all traffic
accidents in Washington from Janu-
ary /, 1928, to June 80, 1896. revealed
that of the 67,433 cars involved only
1877 were mechanically defective in
any respect. This. he declared, is but
"a per cent of the total accidents
and but fraction of l per cent of
the average total of vehicles regis
tered in the District.
Mr. Keneipp also pointed out that
trafiic authorities recognize that the
mechanical condition of vehicles "is
the smallest factor in the entire traf-
fic accident problem" and warned:
The experience in substanti
number of States where semi-annual
compulsory inspection has been in
effect for several years past has proven
that such compulsory inspection
quickly resulted in a commercial
racket costly to the motoring public. :"
Evening star., 1937-11-30
new YORK TO STUDY
D. C. CAFE SCORING
System for Checking Sanitation
in Restaurants Draws At
tention Elsewhere,

DR.. George c. Rutland. District
health off1cer, today announced he
has received word from the New York
City health commissioner, DR.. John
L. Rice, that the New York health
department soon will send two or
three officers to Washington to make
study of the Districts new restau-
rant sanitation scoring system.
The new system. which was dis
cussed at a meeting last night of
the Washington Restaurant Associa-
ton, consists OF bacterial count
conducted by the Bureau of Food
Inspection on various utensils used
in the restaurants.
Since the Inauguration of the sys-
tenn recently bacteria averages in
most local restaurants have shown q
sharp decline, Dr. r. r. Ashworth, di-
rector of the bureau, told the asso-
citation members.
Theodore D. Sloat, president Of the
association, pledged the cooperation
Of the group in this program and
ANY other which tends to better
cleanliness standards in Washington
restaurants"
Other speakers included DR.. Melvin
P. Isaminger. director of the Bureau
of Public Health Education in the
District, and E. D. Shaw, secretary
of the Merchants and Manufactur-
ers' Association.
Evening star., 1937-11-30
TAX-FREE MUSEUM
BILL IS APPROVED
Commissioners Favor Plea
of Society of Cincinnati
for Exemptions.

The Commissioners today sent a
favorable report to Chairman Palmi-
sano of the House District Committee
on bill to exempt from taxation prop
erty at 2l18 Massachusetts, avenue
NV, where the Society of the Gin
cinnati plans to establish a national
headquarters and museum to house
relics of the Revolutionary period.
About five months ago, the Com
missioners reported unfavorably on
the bill on the ground they were op-
posed to exempt from taxation of ad-
ditional property in the District un-
less the public generally was bene-
fitted. Developments since that time,
the Commissioners said, convinced
them the proposed museum would be
Of great public interest, comparable to
the national museum the society estab-
lished in France.
While it is still the policy of the
Commissioners not to report favorably
upon bills exempting property from
taxation" the report said, they feel
that in this instance they would rath-
er see the property exempted than to
have the Society of the Cincinnati
lose an opportunity to establish a ma
tional headquarters and museum, since
the Commissioners are informed that
unless the property is exempted from
taxation the society will not wish it
decided to them"
The property is owned by Mrs. Larz
Anderson. 1t was the wish of the late
Larz Anderson. the Commissioners
said. that his widow offer it to the
society.
Evening star., 1937-11-30
ARLINGTON RADIO
! PLEA IS ARGUED
Testimony in Support Of Station
Presented to Federal Com.
lnlcations Commission.

supported by representatives of
various interests in the surrounding
communities. the Arlington Radio
Service, Inc, went before the Federal
Communications Commission TODAY
with testimony in behalf of its pro-
posal to establish a radio station at
Arlington Ridge to serve Northern
Virginia.
The application is opposed by the
Monocacy Broadcasting Co. of Fred
erlck, which is seeking second out
Let at Rockville and by station VIVA
d Wheeling, w. Va. Both want to
operate on a 1,140-kilocycle wave
length, which is the Rme sought by
the Arlington organization.
4 Among the witnesses in behalf Of
the new station today were Earl Kirby,
president of the Arlington County
Chamber Of Commerce; c. F. Win
chester, manager of that chamber, and
Martin E. Greene, manager of the
Alexandria Chamber of Commerce.
They testified the local station, which
would operate only in daylight hours,
would be invaluable in stirring interest
In civic matters. Business men also
testified the facilities would be de-
srable.
The Arlington Radio Service Co. IS
headed by Charles r. Fenwick.
3Ihe shearing is expected to take two
days
Evening star., 1937-11-30
BAND CONCERT

BY the Soldiers Home Band orches-
ira at $50 pm. today In Stanley
Hall; John s. M. Zimmerman, band
master; Anton pointner, assistant.
March. Strenuous Life" -Boehme
Overture, Hungarian" -Gruenwald
tr'acte-
(a) ANGELS Whispers" Sommerlatt
(b) Last Dream of the Virgin"
Massenet
(These two numbers are for strings
and piano only.)
Scenes from the opera Eva" Lehar
Popular NUMBER
Japanese Sandman" Whiting
my Japanese Nanny Donaldson
Waltz suite, Love Thoughts" Lincke
Finale, ITO the Front" Hume
''The Star Spsngled Banner"
Evening star., 1937-11-30
TRADE SEEN DOOMED
BY SAVINGS RELEASE
District Trade Group Gives Ap-
proval to Checks Distribution
at Earlier Date.

Stimulation of the "early Christmas
shopping" movement is seen by the
Merchants and Manufacturers Asso-
citation in the release of Christmas
savings checks two weeks ahead of
time. The checks will be sent out
within the next few days.
Bankers have been quick to respond
to the demand Of depositors in savings
clubs for an earlier distribution each
year." said Edward D. Shaw, secretary
of the trade body. THE depositors
found. that where distribution was de-
layed until December is or later, they
were losing some of the best of the
Christmas shopping opportunities.
Their money was not available until
the merchandise stocks in their city
had been somewhat depleted and they
were forced to compete with the
tremendous crowds which thronged
the stores during the latter part Of
the Christmas shopping season"
Mr.. Shaw said the average Christ
mas savings deposit here is $50, as
against an average of $3.50 for per-
sons in other parts of the United
States.
Evening star., 1937-11-30
STENOGRAPHIC TESTS
Examination for Positions In
Schools December II.

Examinations to obtain q list Of
eligibles for stenographic positions in
the white schools will be held Decem-
ber II at the Franklin Administra-
ton Building.
The positions available are in the
stenographic grade, two carrying a
minimum salary of 81, 400 and a max
imum Of $1,000. The applicants must
have completed a four-year high
school course or the equivalent train
ing at accredited institutions. Appli-
cations must be In by December 8.
Evening star., 1937-11-30
VIRGINIA DUE TO GET
BIG U. S. ROAD FUND
50, 700, 900 Estimated Allotment
for Next Year Includes Sum for
Grade Crossing Projects.
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
: The Bureau of Public Roads esti-
mated today Virginia would get an
allotment of approximately $3,7o0,-
900 for Federal aid highway and
grade crossing projects for the fiscal
year starting next July /.
Allotments for the current fiscal
year under present law virtually will
be duplicated to the States next year,
bureau oficials explained.
If any curtailment in allotments
were effected, bureau officials said Con-
greSs will have to act before Decem-
Der 81, since the law requires the bu-
reau to apportion $214, ZOO, 900 by Jan
uary l among the various States and
Territories for projects to be con-
structed during the 1899 fiscal year
starting next July /.
Virginia's allotments for the current
fiscal year we're $2,328,369 in regular
Federal aid $465.674 for secondary
or feeder roads, and $941, ,656 for elm
ination of hazards at railroad grade
crossings.
Evening star., 1937-11-30
D. c. HEADS GIVEN
HEARING RESPITE
They Must Attend Hearings
Only When Matters Under
Them Come Up.

Chairman Collins of the House SUBJ
committee on Appropriations, in
charge of the District supply bill. to-
day relieved the Commissioners of
attending all of the forthcoming bud
get hearings, but warned them to be
present when items under their i'm
mediate charge are considered.
Heretofore, the three Commission
ers have been required to sit through
the entire budget hearings, even
though the estimates of particular
departments under their supervision
were not being discussed.
Mr.. Collins originally had planned
to start hearings the latter part of
this week. but ordered a postpone
ment until next week because of the
failure of the Budget Bureau to COM
plete work on the 1899 budget on
scheduled time. Only a portion of
the approved estimates has been re-
ceived by Mr.. Collins
Notifying District officials of his
plans for the hearings. Mr.. Collins
wrote Commissioner Melvin c. Hazen
THE Subcommittee on Appropria-
tions for the District of Columbia will
begin hearings on the District ap-
preparation bill for the fiscal year
1899 as soon after December / .as
possible While it is not essential
that each o. the Commissioners should
be present throughout the entire hear
ings, I think it important that eacn
Commissioner be present at the time
hearings are held on the items under
his immediate charge"
Mr.. Collins indicated there may be
some increases in the 1889 budget
but pointed out that if additional
funds are granted they will be for
capital Improvements only. He said
maintenance and operating costs OF
the municipal government should be
curtailed rather than increased.
The appropriation for the current
fiscal year totaled SAG, 100000. Mr.
Collins has intimated the subcom-
mittee might approve budget total
Of $48,000,000 for the coming fiscal
year if the $4,000. 200 increase is ab-
sorbed by the special funds instead OF
the general revenues.
The Commissioners asked the Bud
get Bureau to approve budget OF
$49, 100000 for l939-a budget that
would necessitate a s5,000.0O0 tax in
crease program in the coming fiscal
year.
Evening star., 1937-11-30
YOUNG DRIVER HELD
AFTER BOYIS KILLED
Cannot Make Out Letters Inch
High on Book Four Feet Away,
Coroner's jury. Told.

Said to have defective eyesight,
Ferrell Littlejohn, 10, colored. 265
Hillside place NE. was held for Police
Court action yesterday afternoon by
q coroner's jury as the driver Of an
automobile which killed 5-year -old
Delano Bell of 1889 Fourth street N w.
Wednesday.
Detective Sergt. Clyde N. Strange
told the jury that Littlejohn, even
with the aid Of glasses, could not make
out letters an inch high on book held
four feet away. 1t was testified, how
ever, that the child ran out from
behind parked automobiles and was
struck.
In second inquest. the jury ex-
onorated Thomas H. Horn of Bargain
town. N. j., as the driver of an auto
mobile which ran down Patrick Hig-
gins, 6S, Of sos Park road NV, last
December 26. Mr.. Higgins died
November 3.
Two girls were slightly injured to-
day when the car in which they were
passengers was in collision with an
other automobile and a street car at
g street and New Jersey avenue NV.
The girls-Nan Ward, l21 Twelfth
street NE, and Margaret Deyoux,
1854 Potomac avenue Severe
treated at Casualty Hospital.
The car in which they were rid
ing, police said, was operated by
Cecilia w. Ward, 80, of 1856 Potomac
avenue Sc, who escaped injury, as
did the other driver, Harry Yager.
54. of the 400 block of Eighth street
NE. The street car motorman,
Leonard Megby. 453 Kennedy street
NV, also was unhurt.
Isaac Crowell, 70, of 1855 Tenth
street NV. suffered q broken right leg
and cuts yesterday afternoon when
struck by an automobile while crossing
Fifth street NV. near o. He was
removed to Garfield Hospital.
The auto was driven. police reported,
by John j. Dunworth. 80. Of 5l25
Third street NV.