Evening star., 1938-05-25
SENATE ADVANCES
D. c. S[UMS BILL
Measure to Allow City to Get
Works Funds Also Is
Reported Out.

Prospects for quick action on legis-
lation to permit an extended slum-
clearance and low-cost housing pro-
gram in the District and to permit
obtaining of public works funds on
more favorable terms were seen to-
day as the measures took their place
on the Senate calendar.
Both were approved yesterday by
the Senate District Committee with
out dissent and with convincing
show of unanimous support from Dis
trict officials and spokesmen for local
citizens associations.
The first legislation is in the form
of amendments to the District Alley
Dwelling Authority Act, by which that
agency would be able to accept funds
from the United States Housing Au-
thority. TIE latter has indicated that
between sl000O,000 and S15,00o,o00
will be advanced for District projects
as soon as the alley act is revised.
Among those appearing in behalf
Of the amendments were John 1hlder.
head of the local authority; Commis-
sioner Melvin c. Hazen and spokes-
men for several local organizations.
Measure on House Calendar.
The measure already has been ap-
proved by the House District Com
mittee and is on the calendar awaiting
action at that end of the Capitol.
The bill affecting P. w. A. allot-
ments would allow the District to
receive such funds on the same terms
as other municipalities. namely, a
basis of 55 per cent loan and As per
cent grant. At present the District
is bound to the old 70-30 per cent
ratio.
This measure also carries authorize
ton for the District to accept up to
s18, 100000 of such allotments.
In the face of determined opposi-
ton from representatives of several
citizens associations, supported by
Senator Frazier, Republican, OF North
Dakota, the committee deferred action
on a measure to revise the local zon-
ing law. ,
Among other measures approved
was one by which charter would be
granted to the Washington College OF
Law. Chairman King expressed him.
self as disappearing the idea OF the
Federal Government granting char-
tiers to private educational institutions
but recorded 3-to-2 committee vote
in favor Of the bill.
The committee approved measure
which would change the name OF the
Pennsylvania Avenue Bridge to the
John Philip Sousa Bridge. Approval
also was given a bill to change the
name of Water street to Maine avenue
and another to extend the tax exemp-
ton of the Y. w. G. A. to new
building.
The committee voted against re-
porting a bill to reinstate Amos b.
Cole to the police force. Cole was
dismissed after a hearing before the
Trial Board on charges OF removing
stolen property from a precinct sta
tion. The committees action was
taken on a motion OF Senator Cope
lland. Democrat, of New York that
the bill be amended to direct the Com
missioners to give the officer new
trial.
Other Measures Approved.
Other measures approved would:
Modernize tax collection procedure
and recording practices in the collec-
tors Office.
Create a commission to choose
design for a District flag.
Exempt members Of Congress from
responsibility for injuries in accl-
dents involving their employees.
Transfer recording of automobile
liens from recorders Office to traffic
directors Office.
Continue commissary at District
Jail.
Permit railroad companies to OBJ
tain blanket licenses for sale OF liquor
in dining and club cars operating with
in the District.
Change name Of Daniel road to Ore
gon avenue and name of Oregan ave-
nue. to Swan street.
The committee also voted to send
its respects to Evan H. Tucker OF the
Northeast Citizens Association, who
was prevented by illness from appear
ing at the committee meeting.