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The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-09
The New Housing Bill
(NeW York Times)

Most of those who have looked into the housing situation the United States will agree, first that housing needs of the lower income groups cannot be met without form of public subsidy; second that the Federal Government will have to furnish at least part of this subsidy; third, that the subsidy must be accompanied by Government loans at rate lower than can usually be had for money borrowed in the open market. sst
 If we are realistic however we must admit that the Government will not in the present condition Of its finances obgate itself to make large expenditure for low-rent housing. What it can do is to declare Ia policy set up system and provide loans and grants with which fair test may be made If a low-rent housing plan be made to operate successfully and by success in this field ought to mean not only financial soundness but a permanent raising of minimum housing standards throughout the coun- try-it can be expanded If the plan fails 1t can be dropped and another substituted.
 The Wagner -Steagal Housing Bill which has been favoraby reported to the Senate and which Majority Leader Barkley believes will pass, is first step It is a shorter step than Senator Wagner ori- gnally proposed but it should not be scoffed at on that account What we need is demonstration of what can be done by judcious combination of Fed eral grants Federal credit and local support The solution certainly lies in this direction although any specific plan will doubtless have to be modified as ideas and conditions change.
 Senator Wagner has shaved his proposal down doubtless Treasury objections to large opera tions at this time proposed total loan of s7Ooooo
 
 next three years, and grants of not more than $20000000 year during twenty-year period The essence of the plan which Is that the grants shall be applied directly to the maintenance of low rents supposedly not than S5 or $6 room monthly has been retained There is danger that the money will be wasted or diverted If the sponsors do not keep the rents down they will not receive the grant The immediate cost is comparatively small amount ing to but S26000 900 during the first three years IL will increase to its maximum the new housing pro- jects are put into operation The safety of the prln- cipal will depend upon economical construction and efficient management. Some risk has to be taken.
 We should not shut eyes to the fact that the rehousing of all those whose living quarters are now below what has to be considered decent stan- dard will ultimately cost far than this bill pro- poses In this in other fields some of us must be taxed the benefit of the rest of But the actual cost need not be great as the apparent out-of- pocket cost Good housing minmizes the expense of police protection fire protection and the public health services It is probably worth to all of us whatever it costs us
 The Wagner-S -Steagall bill ought to pass both this session. It is too important to be lost in the shuffle as Congress strains to get home Perhaps is hot Washington, but not hot or so menacing to health life the worst slums of great cities
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-09

The New York stock exchange thinks that there ought to be more trading flor the achievement of well-balanced prosperity" Especially for the brokers -IndianapoliS News.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-09

Now that Congress is talking of whiting down expenses maybe something might be done about the relief goldbrickers good appropriate slogan might be-"Soak the sponges !'-Boston Herald.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-09

Sugar cane, now an important American crop, was introduced to the new world early in the sixteenth century from the Canary Islands.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-09

The reply to the foreign agents who want to know what would be position in the event of another should be this Positively no more loans.- Detroit Free Press.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-09

F D. R. according to news dispatches, has ordered governmental budget cuts but there's catch In It, they are to be effective not "now-but in 1939 This is good news to the taxpayer who keep from sarv- ing to death until that time-Ceveland Plain Dealer
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-09

The latest is that the Nazis are doube-crossing the Italian brother in Spain couple of professionals picking each others pockets to keep in trim are an absorbing sight.-Detrot News
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-09
Fl "A P P - --B I R I Fl D A Y

The Empire eTtends congratuld- tions and best tOiStes today, their birthday anniuersdry, to the follolD- ing
 AUGUST 9
 H. M. Porter, Jr.
 George s. BaroumeS
 William Cashen
 John Mclaughlin Dorothy Lydia Anderson
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-09

FLEISCHMANN'S GINS (Dry or Sloe) cost no more than ordinary gins! adv
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-09

Try The Empire .cIassifieds for results.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1937-08-09

Empire classifieds pay.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14
JUDGE H0YT DIES;
0NCEF.A.C.B. CHIEF
Former Alcohol AdminiStra.
tor Served 20 Years on
ChiIdren'S Court.

Franklin Chase Hoyt, former Federal
alcohol administrator and justice of
the Children's Court in New York for
nearly 20 years, died yesterday in New
York, according to the Associated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14
A. F. OF |. OPPOSES
PRESIDENTS PLAN
Labor Features of Building Slim
ulation Scheme Draw Edi-
torial Attack.
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
American Federation of Labor praise
for prevailing wage" requirements in
Federal slum-clearance activities indi-
Gated anew yesterday its opposition to
labor features Of President Roosevelt's
building stimulation plan.
Without mentioning the Presidents
plan, an editorial In the Federation's
weekly news service described as most
important" the labor provision of the
Wagner Housing Act. These require
payment of prevailing wages, mainte-
nance OF maximum hours Of work and
observance Of workmen's compensation
laws.
Earlier last week. William Green,
A. F. OF L. president, expressed doubt
that Mr.. Roosevelt's plan was ''prac-
ticable and workable" although saying
1t was worthy of consideration.
The President had suggested that
building craftsmen might accept
lower hourly wage in return for a
guaranteed minimum annual income.
Building trades workmen now receive
high hourly wages, but often are with
out employment for long periods.
After praising the Wagner Acts
labor provisions, the editorial added:
In this connection, it is appropriate
to point out that the Wagner Housing
Act would not have successfully sur
vived the stormy attacks made on it
in the last Congress under the guise
OF economy If organized labor In all
sections of the United States had not
strongly and persistently asserted its
demand for a permanent housing pro-
gram"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14
|G|BSONASKSPROBE
|0F TRADE SLUMP
Senator Urges Congression-
al Investigation of Bust.
ness Conditions.

A congressional investigation Of
business conditions and methods
needed to improve them was pro-
posed yesterday by Senator Gibson,
Republican, OF Vermont.
Gibson said Senators of both par
ties assured him they would support
resolution to set up special Senate
committee Ito investigate the causes
of the present business let-down."
I'VE should take immediate action
to find out the cause of the present
situation, having in mind that the
prosperity of the country depends on
the prosperity of the small manufac-
turer," he said.
Gibson said both agriculture and
labor suffered" during business re-
cessions and that any method found
to improve business would affect them.
Meanwhile, the National Associa-
ton of Manufacturers urged Congress
to halt the present business recess
sion and restore confidence by imme-
diately relaxing tax handicaps and
shelving plans for furnishing restric-
IioilS upon industry"
In an open letter to Congress Will
liam B. Warner, association president.
said the connection between the pres
ent business recession and the effect
OF laws which hamper the free flow
OF capital through private enterprise
become palmer every day."
In addition to the proposal that
immediate steps be taken to aid BUSH
ness. Mr.. Warner urged that the
Treasury and Revenue Committees of
the Senate and House hear and study
facts OF business experience to show
the operating effect of the present
awkward, ambiguous and frequently
destructive tax structure" He pro-
posed, however, that immediate action
not be deferred pending the outcome
OF such inquiries.
emphasizing the necessity of con-
f1dence to permit business to take up
slack IN production and employment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14

the liquor control set-up, but said he
was leaving because of "a number of
personal reasons, the chief of which
is q persistent throat condition that
has been bothering me for some time"
A native of Pelham, N. Y, Judge
Hoyt was grandson of Salmon p
Chase, former Chief Justice of the
United States He began his legal
career in New York in 1898, became
assistant corporation counsel in 1902
and legal adviser to the Mayor in
1905. He served as justice in the
Court of Special Sessions from 1908
to 1927. Instrumental in organization
of the Childrens Court of New York,
he was appointed its first presiding
justice in 1915. resigning in 1888 after
handling more than $4,000 cases.
He was president Of the Big Brother
movement from 1911 to 1915 and was
elected honorary president of the New
York Council of the Boy Scouts Of
America in 1918.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14
HOUSE MEMBERS
HURT IN CRASHES
HarlIee Branch Also Is In
jured in North Caro-
lima Accident.

Two members Of Congress and Sec
ond Postmaster General Harllee
Branch were injured in automobile
accidents in North Carolina yester-
day and last night.
The most seriously injured was
Representative John M. Costello of
California who suffered possible frac-
lures OF the legs and internal injuries,
the Associated Press reported from
Fayetteville.
In another accident near Southern
Pines, Mr.. Branch and Representa-
tive Lambeth of the eighth North
Carolina district, were slightly in
jured in a collision while en- route to
the Duke North Carolina football
game.
Mr.. Costello and j. A. Cummings, q
marine Of Wallace, N. c., said to have
been driving the car, were taken to a
hospital at Fayetteville last night
after, it was said, their car got out
OF control and overturned. Persons
who took the two to the hospital said
Representative Costello's condition ap-
peared serious. Later, however, hos
pital attaches said Costello's condition
was not serious but that they could
not disclose his injuries pending an
X-ray report.
Mr.. Lambeth suffered a strained
ngament in his leg, but said the in
jury "would not interfere with his at
tendance at the opening of the spe-
clal session Of Congress tomorrow.
MIR. Branch was only slightly hurt, it
was said. Both men, however, aban-
doned plans for attending the game.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14
U. S. ASKED TO FARLEY
Cuba Also Sends Bid to Mexico
and Santo Domingo.

HAVANA, Nov. 10 (P).-The Cuban
state department will ask the govern
ments of the United States, Mexico
and Santo Domingo to confer with
representatives Of Cuba and Haiti on
the recent Haiti-Santo Domingo fric-
ton, it was learned tonight.
President Stenio Vincent OF Haiti
communicated with President Federico
Laredo Bru Of Cuba asking him to seek
to bring about a conference with the
other countries. President Laredo Bru
accepted the commission, it was
learned. and instructed the state de-
partment to proceed at once to make
the necessary representations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14

For the most part this can be accom-
plished quickly by the mere act of
correcting some of the more disastrous
blunders Of New Deal policy during
the last four years. This session
should go down in history as the
First Congress of Corrections.
Foremost among the urgent needs
of the hour is drastic modification, if
not outright repeal, Of the crazy-quilt
scheme OF taxation upon undistributed
business profits, enacted last year
under the White House political lash.
Secondly, an honest effort must be
made to bring Federal finances into
order Nor can this be accomplished
merely by taking Social Security trust
funds and spending them for current
extravagarcies. Neither will a lay
mans balance restore investment
confidence, if accomplished by devious
tricks of Treasury bookkeeping.
Vice President Garner returned to
Washington yesterday, in fine fettle
for the coming session. He was well
coined at the Union Station by the
Secretary of the Senate, Col. Edwin
A. Halsey. At noon he went to the
White House to confer with the Pres
ident.
Outside of the reading of the Pres
ident's message at the opening session
tomorrow, the proceedings in both the
Senate and House are expected to be
routine. The Senator elect from Ar
kansas, John E. Miller, chosen to fill
the unexpired term of the late Demo-
cratic leader, Senator Joe" Robinson.
will take the oath of Office. Four
newly elected members of the House.
also chosen to fill vacancies. including
Bruce Barton of New York, are ex-
pected to be sworn in also.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14
BULKLEY TO SEEK
LESSPROF|TSTAX
Plans Amendments During
Session to Ease Lead on
Small Firms.
~ the Associated Press.

CLEVELAND, Nov. Ex-senator
Robert j. Buckley, Democrat. Of Ohio
announced today he planned to intro
duce in the special session of Con-
gress amendments to the undistributed
profits tax ito ease the burden on
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14

Monday. Senator Buckley has voted
with the administration on most of
It's measures.
Senator Bulkley's amendments would
provide:
l. Flat exemption for all corpora
lions up to $4,000 net profit
2. For all corporations, deductions
equal to net losses for two years last
preceding.
3. Allowance as deduction in COM
putting the undistributed profits tax,
to the extent of one-half the cost,
OF any amounts actually expended
for requirements or new construction,
new machinery and equipment, or new
improvements during the taxable year.
Senator Buckley said Il voted
against the enactment of the present
Undistributed prots tax law, believ-
ing it would have an unnecessarily
restrictive effect on business.
However, there is enough merit in
the general principle underlying the
law to justify its retention provided
the more cumbersome features of it
can be cured by amendments, and it
is to this end that am directing the
present proposal"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14

Mr.. Warner cited a survey Just COM
pleted by manufacturers in all lines of
industry throughout the country as
revealing the situation now faced by
business.
while sos per cent Of those reply
ing to our inquiry expected the same
or better business during the next
six months" he said, "40.5 per cent
expected less business activity.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14

smaller corpora
lions and elini-
nate restrictions
on business ex-
pansion.
The announce
ment by Senator
Buckley, member
of the Senate
Finance Commit
tee, came as con-
greSSional leaders
indicated there
was little likeli-
hood of action on
tax revision dur
ing the special
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14
Congress

Continued From First Page)
Is confirmed by Majority Leader
Barley.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14

|f
Judge Hoyt gave
i'll health as one
of the reasons for
his resignation as
chairman of the
Federal Alcohol
Control B o a I'd
! a S t January l
after less t h a n
I our months of
service. He was
81 years old.
His lie t t e r of
r e S ! 6 n a ton to
President Roose-
welt limited dis
satisfaction with
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1937-11-14
WILCOX WILL SEEK
PEPPERS SENATE SEAT
House Member Announces He
Will Be Candidate in Elec-
ton Next Year

ton Next Year
BY the Associated Press.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla, Nov.
13.-J. Mark Wilcox. Representative of
the fourth Florida district in Con-
gress, announced his candidacy today
for the United States Senate seat now
occupied by Claude Pepper of ITALIA
haSSee.
Wilcox is serving his third term as
Representative in his district, which
embraces the southeast section of the
State.
Senator Pepper was elected last year
to fill the vacancy created by the death
of Senator Duncan U. Fletcher and
must stand for denomination and re-
election next year.
The Washington times., 1937-12-20
TRAILER GIRL
By Vera Broom
WHAT HAS HAPPENED

MorroD find themselves difficult
position they North New York from Florida in ReneS
little Their has broken doWn at the LoneEs
tdrm and the farmer and his e assume the young couple are
artist just three nights betoTs
Wild AUSTIN 0edhy Palm Beach play
ooy left stranded Florida because her employer Mrs
off the trailer tDich the had been
living NTH her left Lynn in her bathing suit NTH only
so McNd another De1hy Palm Beach Socnte
pncated things trying te help getting drunk and making
LoUeu toe discovering that Rene
and married. insisted that the be performed
Immediately Rene promises to help LINN get Gnnuent
CHASTITY trip back to NeU York cldred hurt
accident and Rene gets Sick GO ON WITH THE STORY
After the sumpuous supper the girl dved into the suitcase
She had brown suit and opcoat of excellent cut They
had belonged to Mrs Warren and she had given them to
Lynn when they first started for Florida. Lynn had
that suit down South and the coat lightweight dress.
So enthused Lynn at having few of her belongings
with her that she insisted taking her suit and to the
The Washington times., 1937-12-20

To Be Continued
Copyright Ledger syndtc8t0a j
Evening star., 1937-05-30
CABLE BOOSTS REWARD
FOR SLAYERS OF WIFE
Contractor Suggests County Ap-
propriate Like Amount to
Solve Killing.
py the Associated Press

Py the Associated Press.
CANTON, Ohio, May 29-Reward
for the capture of the slayers OF
Mrs. Deuber S. Gable was increased
$4,000 by her husband today to spur q
solution of the mystery death of the
contractors wife in the solarium OF
her home March IL.
Gable, with his brother, A. B. Gable,
posted a $4,000 reward for her killer,
and Prosecutor A. c. l.. Barthelmeh
suggested county commissioners ap-
propriate a similar amount.
Prosecutor Barthelmeh expressed
belief a large reward might solve the
case, which has baffled police. Her
assailant stood outside the Gable
home and fired shotgun charge
through the window as she prepared
to retire.
Mrs. Theresa Ludwig, IS, held for
questioning after Gable admitted that
he had maintained her in an Akron
apartment, was released Authorities
asserted that no clues had been
found.
Evening star., 1937-05-30
BAKERS CONDITION
REMAINS SERIOUS
Banker Sleeps on Board
YaCht-PIeased by Wife's
Arrival,
BY the Associated Press.


HONOLULU, May 29.-Physicians
tonight awaited a crisis in the condi-
ton of George F. Baker as the peri
tonitis stricken New York banker
slept aboard the yacht that brought
him here early today, after a 3OO-mile
dash from mid-Pacific
One OF the three attending physi-
clans said the wealthy bankers con-
dition had improved and that he was
resting comfortably. The doctor said
Baker was pleased by the arrival OF
his wife. but somewhat disturbed over
the public attention given his illness
Mrs. Baker came here by Clipper
plane, accompanied by her cousin, J
Gordon Douglas, and Henry P
Fletcher. former Republican Nationa,
Committee chairman.
The yacht reached port shortly after
midnight. accompanied by the Coast
Guard cutter Taney Waiting physi-
clans and nurses were permitted tc
board 1t Immediately without the usua,
quarantine formalities.
DR.. James r. Judd of Honolulu con-
ferred with DR.. Alfred S. Amber, the
physician who operated on Baker al
sea Tuesday night.
Mr.. Baker is asleep" said DR.. Judd
I'VE did not awaken him for an exam.
ination. His condition is satisfactory
but we are not yet able at present tc
state definitely that the crisis ha.
passed.
DR.. Newell said he administered the
araesthetic during the 2-hour oper.
alton DR.. Amber. 70, an Australian
specialist, transferred to the yacht
from the Canadian liner Niagara ir
| mid-ocean.
Evening star., 1937-05-30
ST. JOHNS GRANTS
13 SCHOLARSHIPS
800 Pupils in Local Parochial
Schools Take Exams in
Three Suhiects.

Thirteen scholarships to st. Johns
College were awarded yesterday after
300 pupils from local parochial schools
had taken examinations embracing
mathematics, English and history.
The winners, announced by Brother
Felix Francis, F. S. c., principal OF
the college, are:
Full scholarships-Daniel j. Sulli-
van. 6lo Florida avenue northeast;
John w. Kennedy, l407 Fifteenth
street, and Thomas J. Hughs, 1921
Eighth street.
Half scholarships - William T.
Breesmen, 80l Forest drive, Hyatts-
vile. Md: William G. Shreve, 8O7
Park avenue. West Fails Church, Va:
Stephen j. Sheehy. jr.. $40 Kenyon
street; Charles Galeano, 1850 Morse
street northeast; John F. Mullaney,
1345 Massachusetts, avenue southeast: !:
Kevin Maroney, 1903 Capitol avenue
northeast: George A. Burroughs, 1902
K street northeast; Joseph A. Glover,
7701 Georgia avenue: Robert O'Don-
nell, 270l Twenty eighth street, and
Lawrence O'Brien, 1880 Fuller street.
Evening star., 1937-05-30
SOUTHWEST |SH|T
| BY$1OQ,0DOFLOOp
Muddy Waters Inundate
Roswell, N. Mex.-TraveI
Is Cut Off,
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
ROSWELL, N. Mex, May o.
Muddy waters, sweeping down the
usually dry Hondo River bed, inun-
dated this Pecos Valley city of ap-
proximately $4,000 tonight after the
heaviest storm in SO years.
Water ran from 2 to feet deep
through the streets all day, causing
damaged estimated at more than
100000 and cutting off all highway
and rail travel. No deaths were re-
ported.
The waters, which rushed down from
the Captain and White Mountains to
the west, flooded floors of many busi-
ness establishments and homes, with
no sign of an immediate let-up.
City authorities fought to keep the
water supply from contamination, and
public utilities. while maintained, were
crippled. Communication lines were
clogged
Reports from Riverside Camp. 20
miles above the city. said the crest Of
the Hondo had passed.
In the meantime light rain con-
tinued to fall here and precipitation
was widespread over the State.
The storm, which swept in from the
Gulf OF Mexico two days ago, precipi-
tating fash floods in many parts of
the State, has taken a toll OF six dead.
|. Police here ordered people to re-
main at home. Those venturing forth
navigated the streets in hip boots
and boats.
Crop and live stock damage in the
valley was widespread, with the Hondo
spreading over lands on the south and
west and the Pecos, rising more than
an inch an hour, covering an ever
| widening area 10 miles east and north
An unestimated number OF motor
lists and passengers On two busses from
Ell Paso, Tex, were stranded on q
high point 8 miles south of the city
The heaviest precipitation was re-
ported in the Dust Bowl rim County
| OF Tucumcari and Clovis, near the
Texas border, where more than 5
inches OF rain has fallen to gladden.
the hearts OF farmers.