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Evening star., 1938-06-24
COX IS ASSA|LED
IN PAYNE REPLY
Georgian Tries to Befog
Issue of Radio Reform,
He Declares,

Replying to an attack from Rep
resentative Cox. Democrat, of Geor-
gia. George Henry Payne of the Fed
eral Communications Commission as
serted last night that Mr. Cox was
trying to "befog the issue of radio re-
form"
Declaring Commissioner Payne
gave the impression of being a trou-
ble-maker and nothing but trouble
maker" the Georgia Representative
had suggested that he should be re-
moved from the commission.
In reply, Mr.. Payne said:
CONGRESSMAN Cox's attack is so OBJ
vious an attempt to befog the issue
Of radio reform that it deserves little
notice. The question of veracity I
am perfectly willing to leave to those
who know Cox and those who know
me.
He has made an invidious attempt
to shake an oficial in his strivings to
protect the public. He has built his
whole case upon misrepresenting what
I said. He. Cox, is trying to make out
case for monopoly and abuse in
radio. am sure he will fail"
Mr.. Payne recently urged a con-
gressional investigation Of the radio
industry and intimated, according to
Representative Cox. that some mem
bers Of the commission were unduly
sensitive to lobbyists for the radio in
terests. The House refused to vote
the inquiry, but the commission has
ordered an investigation into any
"monopolistic tendencies" Of the ra-
dio industry.
The exchange Of statements came
as the commission was preparing to
consider promulgation Of regulations
governing the use Of radio stations
by political candidates.
Evening star., 1938-06-24
MIDDLE BRACKET
TAX BOOST URGED
Senator ConnaIIy Predicts
$500, 900, 900 More Cash
Without Hardship.

Increased tax rates in the middle
income brackets-those between $4,000
and $50,000-were suggested today
by Senator Connally of Texas, 4
Democratic member OF the Finance
Committee. for consideration in the
next Congress to serve the dou-
BILE purpose OF meeting revenue
requirements and at the same time
making the country more conscious
OF Government expenditures.
While new tax legislation will be
necessary at the next regular ses-
sion because of time limits on some
levies now in effect, Chairman Har-
rlson OF the Senate Finance Com
mittee took the view today that its
scope must await the trend of busi-
ness and resulting receipts from the
recent revenue measure.
The MiSsisSippian indicated that
If business takes an upturn under the
stimulus of Improvements just made
in the undistributed profits and cap
ltal gains taxes. his present inclina-
ton would be to continue the phi
losophy OF the present tax law, which
runs until January, 1910, rather than
change to a different basis again.
Frowns on Nuisance Taxes.
AS to the so-called nuisance taxes
on gasoline, automobile accessories
and certain other commodities, which
run for another year, Senator Har-
rison expressed hope that they might
be done away with. but indicated that,
in any event, he does not favor in
creasing them.
Senator Connally pointed out that
1t is in the income brackets ranging
up to $4,000 q year that the most
substantial revenue yield is possible,
because of the large number of tax
payers affected. He predicted that
approximately s500,O00, 900 could be
raised in this part of the tax structure
without undue hardship.
The Texan also suggested that such
an increase in individual income rates
could be accompanied also by some
raise in the corporation rate.
Exemptions to Come Up.
Meanwhile. the next Congress also
is destined to encounter renewed dis
cussion of whether to eliminate tax
exemptions on Government securities
State and National-having set Up
a special Senate committee to study
and report on this subject. The survey
also will cover exemption of Federal
salaries from State taxation and State
salaries from Federal taxation.
The wide divergence Of opinion on
the exemption question over a long
period OF years still exists. Some law
makers, for instance, are convinced
that the increased interest rate State
and Federal agencies would have to
pay to market securities would offset
tax benefits.
Senator Norris, Independent Of Ne
braska. contended, on the other hand,
that Congress ought to pass = law
doing what the Constitution says we
can do, tax income from whatever
source" The Nebraskan added, how
ever, he would not advocate making
such elimination Of tax exemptions
retroactive. The Special Committee
on Exemptions probably will wait
until fall before beginning meetings,
although it may arrange for the COL
lection Of data in the meantime.
Evening star., 1938-06-24
Benefit LAWN PARTY
Affair Today to Raise Funds for
Alexandria Hospital Unit.

A lawn party for the benefit Of the
charity work and X-ray maintainence
at the Alexandria General Hospital
will be held this afternoon from 3
until and from until 8.
The lawn party will be in the garden
of the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Rob-
ert w. Schneider, 4l2 North View ter
race. Mrs. E. Wiley Stearns has
charge of general arrangements, with
Mrs. L. F. Hobbs and Mrs. Owen
Jones assisting.
Entertainment features which have
been arranged are pony rides for
children, grab bags, fortune telling
and refreshments. The public has
been invited.
Evening star., 1938-06-24
WILL HUNT FOR PLANE

CHICO, Calf, June "a LP.-Father
Bernard Hubbard, famed glacier
priest" explorer. will be on the look
out for the wreck of long lost Soviet
trans-Polar plane on his trek "over
the top of Alaska" this summer.
In letter to his brother, Capt. John
Hubbard of Chico, the explorer said
he would cross into Canada and back
with six Eskimos and I'VE may run
into some Of the wreck of the last
trans-Polar plane"
The plane disappeared last August
with the ace pilot, Sigismund Levaneff.
sky, and five companions.
Evening star., 1938-06-24
CHINESE RELIEF FUND =
HITS $7,7O4.84 TOTAL
Less Than $500 More Is Needed
to Reach Minimum Set
by Red Cross,

A check for $25 from a former Dis
trict resident living in Italy yes
terday brought the total contributions
for the Chinese civilian relief fund to
$7,7o4.84. according to officials of the
District chapter of the American Red
Cross. A little less than $500 is
needed to reach the minimum quota
OF $4,000 assigned to the local Red
Cross chapter.
Gen. F. R. Keefer, chapter chair
man, said that letters asking for VOL
untary gifts were bringing in daily
contributions, and expressed the belief
that the local quota would be in
hand by the end OF the week. He
requested that contributions sent to
1880 E street NV be marked Chinese
relief"
Evening star., 1938-06-24
DOUBLE CELEBRATION
FOR HECHT'S OFFICIAL
Vice President to Be Given
Dinner Tonight Marking Two
Anniversaries.

OAuAci AOu1HHL MARKING Two
Anniversaries.
A double celebration awaited George
M. Quirk today.
Mr.. Quirk, who is vice president
and store manager OF the Hecht Co.,
is observing his twenty-fifth year
with the company and his silver we'd
ding anniversary. Mr.. Quirk was
married to Miss Ella Miller two weeks
before he was employed by Hecht.
They have three daughters.
The company will tender Mr.. Quirk
testimonial dinner at the May
flower Hotel tonight. Onicials from
Washington, Baltimore and New York
will be present.
Mr.. Quirk was graduated from the
Georgetown Law School in 1912. In
1913 he joined the Hecht Co. as an
ONCE clerk. He became, successfully.
office manager, controller, general
store manager and vice president.
Speakers tonight will include M. S.
Hecht. chairman of the board. Bert
M. Sarazen will be toastmaster.
Evening star., 1938-06-24

WE believe these suits to be the finest
-. three-piece summer garments avail
able. Every suit direct from our own stocks
every one possessing that high character
always associated with The Young Mems
Shop. All sizes and desirable styles and
shades
Evening star., 1938-06-24

Young school teachers of Germany
who are paid about $500 a year. will
receive $3.50 II they are married.
The Washington times., 1938-08-12

Drive Carefully. Save A Life
The Washington times., 1938-08-12
ASSAILS
SEN. TYD|NCS

BALTIMORE, Md, Aug. IL.
Senator Millard Tydings, opposed
for denomination for the Senate
by Representative Pavid J Lewis
of Cumberland, was charged by
his opponent here last night with
having voted present" on the
Social Security ACT
Mr.. Lewis renamed here to-
day to carry on his campaign in
Tydings' home territory, recipro-
eating for Senator TyGings' sortie
into Washington, Cumberland and
Frederick counties earlier in the
week.
Perhaps the most monu-
mental measure to come before
the Congress during the Roose-
welt administration was the so
cial security bill." Mr.. Lewis de-
clared.
Here stand some 1000, 900
grandmaS and grandpas whose
arms are no longer swift enough
or strong enough to turn the
great wheels of industry: who
are on their way to the poor
house and from there perhaps to
pauper'S grave. Senator Ty-
dingS, what is your answer to
their pleas for security in their
old age. yea or nay? Senator
Tydings: answer present."
The Washington times., 1938-08-12
4 SEEK OFFICE
IN MONTGOMERY

ROCKVILLE, Md, Aug. -.
Three Montgomery county Demo
Gratis and one Republican yester-
day filed their candidates. for
office with the county supervisor
of elections.
Miss Ruth E. Shoemaker Demo
crat, Of Bethesda, county delegate
to the State Assembly, filed for
reelection.
DR.. Llewellyn Jordon, of Ia
koma Park, Independent Demo
crat. filed for the State Central
Committee and as delegate to the
State convention.
Esther E. Fleishell, Of Silver
Spring. a Republican, declared
for office as Judge of the county
Orphans Court, while Edmund
R. Codwise, of Gaithersburg, an
other Independent Democrat, filed
for register Of wills.
The Washington times., 1938-08-12
Guess Again, Senator

IS Nd what, Mister Dooey did Senator Tydngs say
"A in the Senate when he voted against confirming
Mister Black member of the Soopreem Court Did he
say Mister Black member of the Ku Klux Kan? Was
that why he agn him."
Shure Mister Hennessy, you know better than that He
didn't vote against Mister Black at ALL ALL an said he
didn't know whether he Ku Kluxer not"
But the Senator says he voted against confirming him
Ths is political campaign Mister Hennessy, and the
Senator is running for reelection"
The Washington times., 1938-08-12
High Court
TORuleOn
Sit Strike

CHICAGO. Aug. IL G.N.SJ.
A Supreme Court test on the
legality of tho sit-dOwn strike
appeared possible today.
The first step toward a
final showdown was taken
here late yesterday by the Ma
tiOnal Labor Relations Board.
A plea for a rehearing was
laid before the United States
Circuit Court of Appeals
which vOided the boards
order to reinstate SO employees
OF the FanSteel Metallurgical
Company who had been dis
charged for staging a stay-in
strike.
Attorneys for the board
said they held little hope the
petition would be granted and
That they would Immediately
file an appeal directly to the
Supreme Court.
The Washington times., 1938-08-12
|Ku Klux Kldn After Soviet and CIO|

'hooded, paraded through Airing
ton county with two motorcycle
policemen as escorts, before as
sembling at the cross.
j. L. Baskin, of Richmond. grand
dragon of Virginia, denounced the
CIO as "the greatest menace in
America today" and declared that
the American form of government
faces a crisis (which comes from
The Washington times., 1938-08-12
THE FACTS

1t several weeks after Mr. Black had been confirmed
that he shown definitely to have been member of the
Ku Klux Klan.
Senator Tydings answered quorum call of the Senate
just before the two votes of the Senate taken Zone
on motion recommit and the second to confirm) on
the confirmation of Mr. Black for the Supreme Court
few minutes later he voted for the motion recommit
the nomination to the Senate Judiciary Committee pending
investigation of the Klan
Immediately thereafter he recorded paired with
Senator Norris and NOT VOTING the question of con-
frmaton. page 91O3 of the Congressional Record Vol
81, Part 8, Seventy fifth Congress, first SESSION.
The Washington times., 1938-08-12

those who advocate communism" {"
Shouts Of mol" answered the
leader when he asked:
Are we willing that the reds
OF Russia and the CIO come in
and make us say we are not
Americans?"
Baskin was introduced by How
ard E. Biting, Of Clarendon, grand
titan Of northern Virginia.
The Washington times., 1938-08-12
Suspect Seized
In Road SHOOTING

WILLIAMSON, w. Va, Aug. IL.
Wade Bailey, 81, was arrested
just across the border in Virginia
and held in connection with the
shooting of Isaiah Collins, AZ. Col.
Inns was fatally wounded on an
isolated road on the Virginia side
of the river.
The Washington times., 1938-08-12

ARLINGTON, Va, Aug. IL.
before a 5O-foot blazing
cross, 200 members of the Ku KluX
Klan heard their leader attack
Communism, the CIO and the
American Civil Liberties Union in
a celebration at Glencarlyn last
night, which attracted 400 visi-
tors.
The Klansmen, robed but un-
The Washington times., 1938-08-12
Sen. Bone Faces
Campaign Fight

TACOMA, Wash, Aug. 12.-Un-
expected opposition to U. s.
Senator Homer T Bone, an
ardent New Dealer, loomed to-
day following an address by
State Supreme Court Justice viii.
liam j. Millari. who said he had
been urged to run both as a Demo
crat and Republican. Loyalty to
President Roosevelt was expected
to become an issue in the cam
paign.
The Washington times., 1938-08-12

Tydings the Candidate,
speaking in Cumberland
Wednesday night:
Then, too, 1 opposed the
confirmation of Senator
Black to the Supreme Court
of the United States. 1t was
generally known in govern
mental circles that Mr.. Black
had for years belonged to
an organization which TO
mented religious, racial and
national prejudice and ha'
tredS.
Il demanded that these
charges be looked into by
the Senate before we voted
to put Mr.. Black on the Su-
preme bench. While every
one knew of the charges,
many Senators refused to
bring them into the open,
and Mr.. Black was conse-
quently confirmed by the
Senate. But he did not get
my vote; 1 voted against him,
believing that men who sit
on the Supreme Court of the
United States should be free
as human beings can be from
all group, racial and religious
prejudices.
Il leave it up to the people
of Maryland-did 1 do right
in voting against a man to
sit on the Supreme Court of
this land with the kind of a
background that was brought
out, or should I have swal-
lowed, as Mr.. Lewis says he
would have done, this devas-
tating evidence against Mr..
Black, and voted for his con-
firmation simply because I
was asked to?" from radio
talk by Senator TydingS in
Cumberland, broadcast also
from HaoerstoDn.)
The Washington times., 1938-08-12
Delayed Concert
Goes On Toniuht

The Holy Comforter Boys Band,
so strong, will play its postponed
concert today at 7:30 o'clock at Fiji
teenth and East Capital Streets.
The band will play in conjunction
with the Holy Comforter carnival.
The Washington times., 1938-08-12

TydingS the Senator,
speaking IN the Senate
Aug. II, 1887:
Mr.. President, the matters
that have just been referred
to here on the floor may or
may not be so. 1t may be
that these reports are not
authentic, and I frankly
doubt very much that Sena-
tor Black has been or is a
member of the Klan.
THE point I am making is
that so long as there are peo-
pie who make statements to
the effect that Mr.. Black has
been a member of the Klan
or is a member of the Klan,
I am not in a position to
exercise my conscience on
this matter.
obviously, If Mr.. Black had
been a member Of the Klan,
I should very seriously ques-
ton his eligibility, even at
this late date, to sit on the
Court and render the kind of
justice that one ought to ex-
pect at the hands of the Su-
preme Court of the United
States
Il do not want to vote on
the final question of confir-
nation, as the matter now
stands, because I do not con-
slider that I can cast an intel
ligent vote on that question
without this matter being
pursued and investigated and
the facts laid before the Sen
ate" Congressional Record,
Page 9098, Vol. 81. Part 8.
SeUenty-titth Congress, first
session.
The Washington times., 1938-06-17
Parks Recommend
Directed Play

Central planning and direction
Of the nations leisure time is rec
commended by the National Park
Service in the 1887 Year Book, Just
issued. Three components of what
the National Park Service be-
lieVes should be the objective Of
a nationwide park service are:
The park and recreation system,
access and travel, and use and
direction.
The Washington times., 1938-06-17
Memorandum AudyS Fears

Fears that current decentraliza-
tion Of the Bureau Of Internal
Revenue would affect a majority
of the personnel have been nulli-
fled, it was revealed today by an
official memorandum estimating
the number slated for field duty
at approximately $50, or one
seventh of the local staff.
In a circulated letter, Commis-
Sioner Guy T. Helvering indicated
that more than half of the work
ers would be technical personnel,
The Washington times., 1938-06-17

The summer festivals at Sylvan
Theater are all set!
Tuesdays during June, July and
August-at $3.50 p. m. is the time.
This will be moved to Wednesdays
in case Of rain-or to Thursdays
If rain continues.
The Washington Civic Orches-
ira will appear in the opening con-
cert Tuesday, June 81, and the
The Washington times., 1938-06-17
Festivals Open Here June Fl

the Monument and the stage, and
entrance to the free seats is at
the top Of the hill near the Monu-
ment.
The executive committee Of the
festival season includes Mrs. E. K.
Peoples, chairman; c. Marshall
Finnan, Mrs. Edith H. Hunter,
Mrs. Vera Robertshaw, Dorothy
Mayfield, Albert Clyde-Burton and
Harold Snyder.
The Washington times., 1938-06-17
Thorpe to Speak
At Graduation

Merle Thorpe, editor Of the Ma
tons Business, will deliver the
commencement address for 200
graduates of the Washington
School for Secretaries at the audi
torium of the National Press Club,
June "a.
Richard T. Ely, economist. and
president of the school, will pre-
sent diplomas.
The Washington times., 1938-06-17

including engineers, auditors and
reviewers, plus about 80 attorneys,
while clerks, stenographers, typistS
and messengers probably would
not exceed 200.
Action Of the bureau was taken
following inquiries inaugurated by
Charles T. Hoffman, president Of
the Internal Revenue Lodge of the
American Federation of Govern
ment Employees, and Charles
Stengle, national president of the
organization.
The Washington times., 1938-06-17

following week the Wilson Wind
TANNERS present THE Barker" a
comedy-drama, preceded at 7:30
by a concert by the U. S. Navy
Band.
Chairs are so cents in the re-
served section near the stage and
25 cents in an unreserved section
of TOO seats. The public is ad-
mitted free to the slopes between
The Washington times., 1938-06-17
Mine PrOspectOrs'
Aid Is Extended

The House yesterday passed .
Senate-approved bill relieving
small prospectocS of the require
ment that 500 work be done each
year on mining claims. Approx
ing a one-year extension Of the
moratorium granted the prospect
ors since 1882, the bill now goes
to President Roosevelt for his sig
naUuFe.
The Washington times., 1938-06-17

Silk and Isle; reinforced
double heels and toes.
Summer pastel colors and
patterns. All sizes.
The Washington times., 1938-09-17
PETIT POINT

it is not an effort, but their every
day work.
The Cafe Scotch-ity representa-
tives, instead, are just bad limitations,
lacking, as they do, genuineness and
refinement The funny thing is,
though, that they are convinced that
they are in Society just as much as
any member of the 400 because they
go to night joint Who is to
blame for that? Mostly, my
dear friends, the columnist Now
tell me sincerely, my friends, if in
reading any of the most famous New
York gossipers you can find real
names who mean something in So
ciety =. V-e-e-e-r--y seldom, I would
say I understand that for the
columnists these people are precious
gold, cause they are easily "spied,"
adore to be written about, and al
ways act for the public eye
But by doing that the writers are
fooling the public >. They give them
a false impression of who are the
leaders in the social world and how
they live
The real ones hate to see their
names in the papers because they
hate to be confused with the new
crashers =. Columnists mingle the
two crowds, while they should be
definitely separated .. in the social
ranking a.. Places like the Stork
The Washington times., 1938-09-17
By igor CASSlnl;

Club are even more guilty than the
columnists for that i. cause those
hangouts have publicity agents
who have chubby propositions
to offer the most noted or un-
noted writer's Nevertheless you
can differentiate between places E.
and places Par Example
Ell Morocco versus the Stork
Club The first one has much
more the conservative atmosphere Of
our "nitelife" in Washington,
where you can really spy the elite
=. but the second one seems to be the
local rendezvous for the Cafeteria-So-
ciety lads and lassies . Entertain
ing, though, to go there once in
while as it has much Of the gawdy
atmosphere Of the old-fashioned
saloon, with good music. The people
who 60 there are not unattractive -.
But still, when you go to places
like Colony Club, 81 and Ell
Morocco, you notice the diff
ference Can you blame
New York for having a Cafe Society?
=. Can you blame the Cafe Society
for the life they lead? No indeed. It's
a necessity, I guess But I hope
they won't resent my saying so -.
Please bear in mind, sleek N. Y.'ers,
that all is not gold that gilt
ters, or all wit that filters H.. (at
yoU Il
The Washington times., 1938-09-17
Miss COfer
Is Married

Miss Zella Cofer, daughter
of Mrs. Mary T. Cofer and the
late Guy Cofer of Bluefield,
w. Va, and Paul Patrick Coo
ney, son of DR.. and Mrs. Charles
j. Cooney of Oelwein, iowa,
were married at st. Matthew'S
Church yesterday morning. The
Rev. William F. Stricken Of st.
Matthews performed the we'd
ding ceremony and the nuptial
mass which followed.
A wedding breakfast and in
formal reception followed at
the home of the brides mother.
The bride wore a crepe dress
of phantom brown, with acces-
sorieS of forest green. Her
corsage was of orchids.
Mrs. Ellen Cofer Allen, sister
of the bride, was matron of
honor. Her crepe dress and &C.
cessories were in burgundy, with
corSage of yellow roSebuds.
Mr.. Coral Fenner of Oelwein,
Iowa, was best man.
The brides mother wore navy
blue with corsage of blue and
white asterS.
The brides table was centered
with a TERED wedding cake,
surrounded by white rose buds
and ferns and white tapers in
silver holders.
The couple left Immediately
for a wedding trip to Chicago.
Oelwein and Fort Wayne. after
which they will be at home at
1922 Nineteenth St., N. w.
The Washington times., 1938-09-17

make any fuss about it =. but it's
indeed delightful" to see the New
York screwballs act And if you
want to see where they all assemble,
90 to the o-much-publicized Stork
Club =. They 60 there by hundreds
as it is the only place where they can
see and be seen >. They do all sorts
of silly things and then they go home
with the satisfaction that they have
done what the people in society
do . 10000 bad they are mistaken
Not that we want to say that the
pure socialites are perfect specimens
Of human kind cause even if you
write society column and want to
fatter them, you can't swear that D..
but at least you know that if they are
distinguished, entertaining, superior,
The Washington times., 1938-09-17
Among Those Present

MRS. MARY T. RIORDAN,
AVA for 4S years member of the
Christ Child Society Well
known Washington clubwOman,
active in many civic and phil
anthrOpiC endeavOrs Is the
daughter of native Washing
tonian parents, but was born in
Brooklyn, N. Y. Came to
Washington when a baby
Graduate of the Normal School
here Taught at the Taylor
Elementary School for six years
prior to her marriage Is an
expert at needle point and fancy
work Dabbles in art and dis
plays her talents through the
medium of painted china
ware Enjoys good read
ing Likes to keep abreast
of the times Is chairman
of the Nativity Parish Discus
sion Club Attended the Ma
tiOnal School of Catholic Action
held last month at the Wash.
ingtOn Hotel Lover of mu-
sic Has Travelled through
out North and South America
and Europe Is also a mem
Der Of the City-Wide Group,
Ladies of Charity; WOman's Ma
tiOnal Democratic Club, Political
Study Club, Washington Re-
treat League, the SOdality Of