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The Washington times., 1937-12-31


known in long years of social responsibility.
Contrary to everybodys expectations, President
Roosevelt did receive the guests. He was stand
ing in line as early as 10 O'Clock and when the
receiving line broke at II he took his place in
chair at one end of the East Room, watched the
dancers, laughed and talked and had a swell
time himself.
The Presidents mother. Mrs. James Roosevelt,
held court at the other end of the East Room
and remained until nearly o'clock.
President Roosevelt had one of his early COM
plants satisfied. At one time, following White
House musicale, he was heard to complain that
the orchestras never played a piece he had
heard before
President Hears F0Uorite Tunes
Last night, toward the end of the evening,
Eddie Duchin went to the piano without his
orchestra and John Roosevelt went to his father
and asked what tunes he would like to hear.
LET Me Call You Sweetheart" Down BY the
Old Mill Stream" "Star Dust" were the Presi-
dents choices, plus a second playing of the
familiar Duchin theme song, Chopin prelude.
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ROsenblum Talks
Tonight on Crisis

Edward Rosenblum, attorney
and communal worker, will dis
cuss "The Jewish Crisis in East
ern Europe" at the open forum
following the religious services to-
night at the Sixth Street Syna-
gogue.
Rabbi Solomon H. Metz will
take Jewish leadership" as the
topic Of his sermon.
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TAX REVISION
PLANS STUDIED
BY D. c. HEADS
Sales, Income Levy
Here Likely

The District Commissioners met
today to consider recommends
tions for revision of the existing
tax structure. They will send
their decision to Congress next
week, where it is expected District
sales and income taxes will be
written into law.
Although difficulties beset pro-
posals for a greater Federal con-
Itribution to the Districts running
expenses, there is a possibility, 1t
was conceded, that Congress may
vote favorably on a boost Of the
IS 100000 now advanced annu-
ally.
TWO REPORTS STUDIED
Before the Commissioners to-
day were reports drawn by two
committees which they called
upon for tax advice.
One, prepared by representa-
tive citizens group, asked for an
increase in the Federal lump sum
payment. In the alternative, the
citizens urged adoption of sales
tax.
More conclusive was the second
report, completed yesterday by
District Auditor Daniel Donovan
and five other local authorities.
It advocated likewise an increase
| in the Federal payment and sales
tax. It further called for an in
come tax.
BROAD REPRESENTATION
The recommendations Of both
committees need not be followed.
Officials at the District Building,
however, stressed the fact that
each of the committees repre-
sented broad cross sections OF the
city's population. The one, headed
by L. A. Carruthers, president Of
the Federation of Citizens. Asso.
citation, spoke for the numerous
civic groups here. The other re-
port presented the views of Dis.
trict fiscal experts.
Officials emphasized also the
confidence with which the Com.
missioners regard the members Of
each committee. They predicted,
however, today's meeting probably
would result in recommendation
to Congress that the Donovan
report suggestions be enacted.
RECEPTION UNCERTAIN
What reception will be accorded
by Congress to such recommenda-
tions was the subject Of wide.
spread speculation. Representa-
tive Jack Nichols CD Of Okla
homa, chairman Of the taxation
subcommittee member, advocated
trict Committee, has placed him.
self on record for local sentiment
on tax matters, If we'll defined.
Representative Sterling Cole
(R.) of New York, House District
subcommittee members, advocated
an income levy. Nichols and Cole
have made no secret Of their op-
position to the increase in the
Federal payment.
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was so lonely, and hell so de-
serted, because the people on
earth were getting better and
better.
If we can believe the stories
about Satan, he was one Of the
best angels God had-he al
ways makes me think of the
slime and. filth from which
the beautiful water lilies grow.
If you play around with Satan
you are bound to get hurt. but
if you have any sense the good
will come out, like the water
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BOake Carter 11u41 nave duy I1uGA III GLICu
The candidate already has high post in the
State Department, is socialite, a Philadelphian
with head as bald as bullet and thinks in
broad, sweeping terms, as does F. D. R., that it
would be nice to try to tell the world how to
operate.
A Washington newspaper starts off story in
this fashion:
eff japanese business gobbles up the trade Of
China as thoroughly as the Japanese army is
swallowing Chinese territory, the United States
can count on this loss One-Investments of
$140 100000 by 437 American firms. Two
American railroad equipment worth $50OOO,O00.
Three-The $4O,OOe,OOO spent by American mis-
sonaries and charitable institutions for hospitals,
schools, chapels, ETC."
If one looks at facts, the above fiction-or
propaganda, whichever you like-becomes comic.
OF the total foreign investments in China the
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scare their advertisers to death
and so dry up their own in
come, in light of the accusa-
ton from the Chief Executive
that the newspapers have pro-
NOTED the fear psychology Of
the nation.
I wonder:
Whether the rumorS running
in high places in washington
to the effect that a new Secre-
tary of State is being groomed
to take the place of Cordell
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dent and Mrs. Roosevelt for a
Christmas dance in honor Of
their son, John, and his
fiancee, Miss Anne Lindsay
Clark, thought it was time to
go home.
At last, at a quarter past
three, they reluctantly stopped
dancing. Said goodnight to
Mrs. Roosevelt, who was still
up and dancing herself until
the last minute, and said good
bye to one of the best parties
the White House has ever
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My Say

The pictures of the Devil, or Lucifer, have
always fascinated me, and indeed the socalled
devil, or power. of evil, interests me intensely.
read such an amusing book few years ago
called Ladies in Hades," in which the poor Devil
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lily lifting its lovely head from the muck.
think have never understood why the Lord
said, "Get thee behind me, Satan" and doubt
If he did say it. I never like my enemy to be
behind me, because want him in front where
can watch him.
PrOdigGls Get the Best
Another thing I don't understand-while I
am on this subjects why so much fuss should
be made over the prodgal sons while the dutiful
ones are left to fend for themselves.
It is simply temptation to go out and raise
Cain and have the fatted calf killed for you
when you come home, and it makes it so much
harder for the good ones who have the monotony
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Five times did Eddie Duchin's Orchestra play
Goodnight, Ladies" last night at the White
House before the young guests asked in by Presi-
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PrOdigGls Get the Best
HEBut-
I wonder:

wonder:
Why Mr. Roosevelt doesn't let us in on the
secret of what means the newspapers have to
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SKIPPY

Do you want moneys? The Washington
Times is offering $50 in prizes each week for
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news tips phoned to The Times Tip Editor at
Republic 1894. There will be given SIS weekly
Evening star., 1937-02-04

from members Of both parties for .
new relief system.
A proposal to require local govern
ments to show they actually needed
help from the Federal Government be-
fore getting ALLEGATIONS drew some sup
port from both sides OF the aisle, but
went down under a barrage Of "noes"
from the heavy Democratic majority.
Supported by Republicans.
1t was offered by Democrat-Sen-
ator Bailey OF North Carolina-but
drew support from the slim Republican
ranks during an all-day debate over
relief methods.
Bailey contended the States and
local governments had q primary re-
sponsibility in relief, with the Federal
Governments obligation secondary,
and that lit Is the inversion Of that
order which is causing the trouble In
the United States today"
He cited statistics showing the
volume Of relief expenditures, assert
ing YOU can't go on spending money
at the rate you are spending it." He
contended also that the entire Nation
was paying for the cost of w. p. A A
but half its BENEFITS were going to elk
States.
Evening star., 1937-02-04

for the construction Of sewers and .
partial treatment plant at Alexandra.
Va. A preliminary report has been
made. At Falls Church, it Is pro-
posed to spend $4,000 on similar
work.
The major expenditure, $925,000. is
proposed for sewer systems controlling
the Anacostia River and the Little
Falls Branch of the Potomac. The
sum would be turned over to the
Washington Suburban Sanitary Di4-
trict in Maryland.
Extensions of the water supply sys-
TENS in Washington suburban areas
involve proposed expenditures chiefly
under the direction Of the Washing
ton Suburban Sanitary District. They
include $650,000 for the development
of Great Seneca Greek water supply
and s160,000 for the Paint Branch
supply. There are plans also to ex-
pend $134,000 on additions to the
water supply at Beltsville, Nd. for
the United States Bureau Of Plant
Industry and National Agricultural
Research Center.
The United States engineers once
at Washington has made recon-
mendations for creating higher
level along Constitution avenue and
In the Monument Grounds for pro-
lection of the Capital City from Po-
tomac River floods. The proposed
expenditure in the National resources
report, it was believed, provides q
comprehensive plan Of building
levees along the Washington shore
of the Potomac and grading for flood
protection. The $SS7,oo0 appropria-
ton recommended in the report
would carry out extensive plans al
ready authorized by Congress.
At Chesapeake Beach and North
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Beach, nearby Bay resorts in Mary
land, expenditures Of $l50,000 are
proposed for sewage systems and
100000 for water supply systems.
Plans for Annapolis. Md, include
$4,000 for channel dredging and
$4,000 for q sewage system at West
Annapolis.
Bowie and Upper Marlboro would
share in a SSH 900 program for water
supply extension affecting nearly q
score Of Maryland communities.
Evening star., 1937-02-04

Senator vandenberg Joined with
Bailey in asserting local responsibility
for relief. but said the North Carolina
Senator's proposal was "ill-timed" be-
cause the Senate was just considering
q deficiency appropriation.
Vandenberg called for study Of q
new system before next years ap-
preparation, asserting it would not he
possible ito bring expenditures within
gunshot distance" of President Roose-
velts estimates II the present plan was
continued.
Contending that in many cities en-
ployment was back on q normal basis.
Vandenberg shouted:
rs relief back to normal? I should
say not"
Senators White. Republican. Of
Evening star., 1937-02-04

Maine and Austin, Republican, Of
Vermont supported Bailey's amend
ment, but it was opposed by Senators
Wagner. Democrat. Of New York; Con-
nally, Democrat, Of Texas; Barley,
Democrat, of Kentucky and other
Democrats.
Among Senate changes in the bill
was the addition Of $4,000, 900 for
seed loans.
The Senate clipped OF $1,000. 900
from the $s0,00OO00 ear-marked in
estimates for the Resettlement Ad-
ministration, in an effort to cut down
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Deficiency
Continued From First Page.)

funds for flood relief. previously had
passed the House. and. although 1t
must now 60 back there for considera-
tion Of certain changes made by the
Senate, leaders predicted quick
agreement.
The big appropriation bill. carrying
$789 100000 for running w. p. A. and
other emergency agencies for the rest
Of the fiscal year. was approved with
out record vote despite the calls
Evening star., 1937-02-04

administrative costs Of that agency.
A House rider, prohibiting Senate
investigating committees from using
relief experts, was dropped from the
bill.
Evening star., 1937-02-04
Skirt Saves Woman in Leap.

When q woman tried to commit sui.
eide by jumping from the top Of hos
pital at Nish, 'Yugoslavia, her skirt
billowed out until 1t became . para
chute and gently carried her to the
ground unharmed.
Evening star., 1937-02-04
ANY Three FOR soc

Prepared for the Profess
sion and for general toilet
purposes.
Evening star., 1937-02-04

Children need plenty Of vitanin A to promote gro,
resistance against colds and other infections.
tasteless capsules is equal in Vitanain to nearl
fuls Of standard Cod Liver OIL.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
YOu1" Children
By OLIVE ROBERTS BARTON

A child's behavior changes with his age. He has different reasons for doing things as a baby than those that urge him at six, and the same evolution of conduct continues through his developing years. Par- ents who realize this are fortunate.
 One cannot, with success make a rule for four-year old Johnny that would apply to eight-year- old Harry, because Johnny's judg- ment is only beginning to sprout, while Harry already knows the difference between tossing his cap in the street and throwing 1t up in the air.
 The child gradually outgrowS his childishness, Each year adds to his discrimination between right and wrong, between sensible and foolish things.
 At first. he develops his senses and 'his dexterity. This Is the active stage when lamps are less sacred than the compelling desire to climb the back of a chair,
 "Why and How" Complex
 The young child Is learning how to handle himself and to notice effects. Then he graduates later Into the real curiosity stage. II is hard to tell when oen stops and the other begins.
 There is plan now behind lis putting stones in the electric mix
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09

Do you look forward with joy to the beginning of a sunny new day? If you do, here's a cheery little frock of cotton thatll greet your busiest days with a smile! Crisp ruffles outline the attractive yoke sleeves (cut short for action, you'll notice) and handy patch pockets that are useful for all sorts of "doo- dads. Then, too, you've trim, narrow belt that nips in your waist line and matches its colorful but tons to those that accent the neck line! By now, you'll surely want to make Pattern 395 and enjoy the clear Detailed Sewing Guide that comes with the easy pattern.
 Pattern 395 is cut in mises' and womens sizes IA. IS, IS, 20, 32, 34, 3e. 3s. 40 and A. Size IS requires 3 yards 36 inch fabric and 7-S yards ruffling.
 Send FIFTEEN CENTS (l5c) in celns CT stamps (preferably coins) for this pattern. WRITE CLEAR LY SIZE. NAME, ADDRESS AND STYLE NUMBER.
 Send orders to the Waterbury Democrat Pattern Department.
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some cases only relative by con- trast with the increased bulk of the lower part of the body, but tp other cases there Is an actual loss of the normal fat layer which underlies the skin, Q redistribution of the fatty covering of the body.
 The correspondent does not mem ton other changes than the change in physical form. Usually there are other signs or symptoms, which we need not describe in c health col- umn (this Is not e clinic), the inter- pretation of which toll the physician more definitely what hormone or hormones (ductiess gland products, internal secretions, endocrines) arc deficient and guide him In the suc- cessful treatment of the trouble.
 Tn these cases of hypopituitary obesity modern endocrine or duct- less gland treatment, together with scientific regulation of the diet (not Just blind seiIil-starvAtion), achieves highly pleasing results. But the pa- tent must first understand clearly that there is no cut and dried diet or line of medication which will give much satisfaction. She must place herself in the care of her physician, and remain under his constant su- pervision and direction and treat ment If she hopes to come back. l cannot impress this upon the hypo- pituitary victim too strongly. After ell. I seldom harp on the Idea of consulting Q physician" now, do I? But here Is Q circumstance that makes absolute submission to the regimen and general advice of your own physician imperative for suc- cess.
 One young woman weighed l45 when she married, at the age of 20. She was 65 inches tall. Twelve years later she weighed 327 pounds. Something I said to her, by mail, then persuaded her to place her. self under the care of a good doc tor. In eight months she lost e7 pounds. In about a year and half she reduced to l56 pounds and re- covered better health than she had known for ten years or more. have her clinical record and know all about the treatment she received but as say, this is an individual quetsion in every case and can give no information about it, ex- cept to physicians who may ask for 1t, physicians in good faith, not near doctors.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09

Mix ingredients lightly in salad bowl with Leo Carr;ilo's own Mexi- can dressing recipe, as follows:
 Four tablespoons nayonnaise, 2 tablespoons catsup, tablespoon chilli sauce, 1-8 teaspoon paprika 1 tablespoon tarragon vinegar, 1-2 teaspoon chopped chives or onion, l teaspoon chopped parsley.
 Carrs Palm Springs Lettuce Bowl
 (6 servings)
 One head of iceberg head lettuce, torn into pieces; 1 cup diced bread fried in oil; clove of garlic, chopped in teaspoon salt; 1 onion, sliced thin: 1 pickle, sliced; 3 chop ped green olives; Ia cup cold cooked peas; cooked caulifower fiowerets: l cold boiled potato, cubed; 1 hard cooked egg. sliced; peeled tomato, cut into eighths.
 The dressing: 3 tablespoons sal- ad oil, l tablespoon vinegar, tea- spoon salt, teaspoon brown sugar, i-e teaspoon black pepper.
 In . mixing bowl put the bread, garlic, salt and onion. Add pickle. olives, vegetables. oil and seasonni0s Toss the ingredients with a spoon and fork lightly until thoroughly coates with oil. Add vinegar and tos1 again. Put the lettuce in the salad bowl, add vegetables, toss again and serve.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09

CT, or his stepping on un egg. It is the top-crushing age. the clock undoing and the tail-pulling time. Deliberate, but yet not complete ly naughty, motivated as it is by the compelling drive to get Ut causes. Tho big thing is to learn, no matter what the cost just how things work an dwhy.
 Succeeding this comes ego. The boy, or the eirl-but chiefly the boy-begins to feel himself C power. And he can only test his power by experiment. Can lie cross the railroad bridge or jump from the top Of the garage2 May be he drives the borhidden car around the lboek.
 After this comes the cock-sure stage, when he thinks he has lived long enough to know what Is what as well as his parents. And maybe he does, who can tellp
 Child should "Be Ills Age"
 There are dozens of these growing epochs, fairly distinct from each other, in every childs life. Therefore, discipline and punishments should be based upon motive and timeliness. Certain allowances should be made for the driving power of the mind.
 In other matters, too a child will not only act his age, but should. Unless his intelligence quotient is under average. the ten-year old should not be playing with things Q five-year old enjoys. This is important there- fore 1t is best for him to have some companions of approximate years. He should be skating, rid- ing, constructing things and playing ball. not fussing too much with sand piles or making paper chains, any more than the five-year old should be engrossed in a rattle.
 It follows that if we expect a child to act his age, by the same
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
HYPoPITUITARIsM

Mother of four children says she is tall, aged thirty-three years, and would like to get out and 90 places with her children, but every one laughs at her figure and she has become SO self-eonscious that she never goes out of her yard. Her life is Q misery to her. At twenty she was a nice looking girl, then she married and went to raising a family and changed almost over- night. Soon after her first baby was born she began to accumulate excess flesh about the girdle, hips and thighs, and at the same time seemed to become scawny ill the upper portion of chest neck, shoul- ders and head.
 This is the picture of hypopitui- tarism or deficient pituitary gland function Accumulation of excess flesh below the waistline Is charac- teristic Of this type of functional impairment of ductless glands. The "scrawny" appearance of the chest, neck shoulders and head, mem toned by the correspondent, is in
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
Glorifing Yourself
NEA Service Stan Writer
By Alicia Hart

A new soap and a complexion oil, both of which are said to contain vitamin P, are something the woman with dry skin will enjoy using this summer. The soap, mild and pure and originally made for small chill dren, does not seem to have any drying effects on the complexion, is pleasantly scented and lasts longer than one can reasonably expect. The complexion oil, to be used in lieu of night cream, should be applied at night after cleansing and left on for several minutes. Most of it is ab- sorbed rather quickly. Simply re- move the remainder with soft tissues.
 Also new is a cap of wide las- tex mesh which does not have to be tied under the chin unless you are an especially restless sleeper, This keeps waves and ringletS in place at night and, if you like, can be worn when motoring in the wind, or under a bathing cap. It is washable and quite comfort able to wear.
 There are many anti-perspir- ants on the market, of course, but one which is particularly easy to use comes in the form of an ice- like cream. The product isn't new, but it has been improved and, since it disappears as fast as you pat it on, those who hate to wait for a liquid type to dry will be enthusiastic. You simply apply it under arms after bath ing, then rinse with clear water before dressing. For the average individual. three applications a week should suffice.
 If you have acquired a fine coat of suntan, don't spoil its nice ef- feet by continuing to apply the same light makeup you wore last spring. Shop around until you find a powder which matches ex- actly your darkened skin and rouge and lipstick which har- inonizes with the powder. One lovely cream rouge. in 6 kind of oxblood tone, comes in Q square
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09

LUtS Ol httCllbAOu
 How the crowd hangs on youi words as you say, "Yes, Jack, your wish comes true"
 And, whether you use cards, tea leaves or some other way, you find fortunes not only a quick but an easy way to popularity.
 Jacks wish? That's simple. You choose his name card according to coloring; as he's blond he's King of Diamonds. Then Jack shuffles while he concentrates on his wish. He cuts and turns up perhaps the nine of hearts. Then he deals in three piles. If the nine of hearts appears in the same pile with his name card, his wish comes true.
 Tea leaves? The cup handle stands for the person; the leaves near the rim for events in the near future; those at the bottom for distant events.
 Prom our 32-page booklet you can learn in no time how to tell for- tunes from cards, teacups, horo- scopes. dreams. Fortune games for holiday parties. bazaars.
 Send lOc for your copy of FUN WITH OVERWHELMING to the Waterbury Democrat Home Service, e3s sixth Ave. New Ycsk. N. Y. Be sure to write plainly your NAME. ADDRESS, and the NAME of book let.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-07-09
Modern Menus

torn Into pieces: Ia cup mayon- naise, 1 teaspoon scraped onion, 2 teaspoon lemon juice, i-4 teaspoon mustard. dash white pepper, la teaspoon paprika, i-2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup butter milk, 1 cup chopped cab- bage, 1 cup cubed apples.
 Blend mayonnaiSe, onion, season. ingS, and buttermilk, chill well Place lettuce in salad bowl, and mix with cabbage and apples. Then toss with the well-chilled buttermllk dressing.
 Lettuce Bowl Leo Carrillo with
 Mexican Dressing
 co servings)
 Two heads firm lettuce, torn into pieces; 2 tomatoes, cut in eighths; few radishes, sliced; cup chopped celery; Mexican dressing.