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The Washington times., 1938-12-03
Jitterbugs Do Their Stuff Tonight

tute the finalists who will auto
matically be entered in the final
fling-the 500 grand prize jam
session the night Of Saturday, Jan
uary Z.
Are all you jitterbugs set?
SEND 1T IN
Remember you must have your
entry in by Wednesday to get into
the money on Saturday. All en-
tries received before next Wednes-
day will appear at the stage door
Of the Capitol theater next Friday
at S p. M, when Phil Lampkin's
maestro will conduct the tryouts.
Then, all those who are accepted
will appear on the stage Of the
Capitol at next Saturdays mid
night special-and compete for
the cash prizes. Then the winners
will compete for the 500 prize on
Saturday January 7.
All you have to do is fill out
the entry blank you'll find in an
other column -the rules are
printed in the entry blank-and
send it in to Jitterbugs, in care Of
The Washington Times! Better
hurry! The earliest in have the
easiest competition!
Can you win the prize? OF course
you can
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
DEN o. THE PUBLIC.

Dear Mr.. Moser: Since you
published an editorial regarding a
WPA Census clerk, here is one
that I know to be q fact. On the
seventh floor of the Census Blu
reau we have a WPA project with
three supervisors, and on each pay
day there are some men who are
AWOL for several days thereafter.
Namely, the eleventh and twenty
sixth of each month, and when
they arrive at the office to work
they have the filters so badly
they are unable to keep the desk
still. The sympathy for them
among the supervisors is so great
they are given a little change and
time off to get in shape How
ever, if by any chance a lady
should be i'll, and not able to come
to work, she is Immediately called
up to the front office and given
an affidavit to be filled out by her
physician as well as by herself.
She is severely criticised and in
formed that absence goes very
much against your record This
really happens at our office and
Is only a small example Of some
of the Partially shown.-MISS
c. s.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
Confidence GrOUUs

TOE MARTIN, Massachusetts,
u candidate for the House Re
publican leadership, is not TAX
ing the Wadsworth opposition
seriously. All his friends have
been told he considers his cleo
ton certain. Their enthusiasm
has picked up since he received
some inside assurances from the
Pennsylvania delegation (Which,
you may depend, does not in
clude d deal to make Otter. OF
Pennsylvania, assistant LEADER.
A Western man will undoubt-
eddy get the scond spot on the
Martin ticket.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

Mendoza. By the strangest coincidence Jimmie
has decided to take little trip to Cuba this
year. hope it won't be too expensive.
THE present Administrator Of Federal Housing
was also present Stewart Mcdonald, I've
decided, doesn't like just ordinary gals; he prefers
'em accomplished. Kitty Carlisle was with Stew
art and they looked very congenial I'm sure
they were discussing Kitty's singing-she has a
lovely voice-and I'm so happy that Stewart has
finally decided to take an interest in the higher
arts" Or could they have been discussing the
economic effects of the new housing program?
Whatever it was, it was secret interesting, in
spring, and called for frequent contact.
N STILL darker and more remote corner
were two other characters of Importance
none other than the double ex-brain-truster and
college professor, Ray Moley, and one of the
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

si@c seeking newsmen wandered
out in the hall to converse with
each other. After another half
hour there, some strolled back
to the press gallery, started a
pitch game.
Prediction: A short run and
an unexciting but economically
valuable one. The election
took the edge off the plot. No
good for movies.
Smoking rumors are floating
around suggesting the Admins
tration might ask Congress to
elevate the ceiling or the debt
perhaps double it, to permit 80
billion dollars.
Treasury subordinates scott,
saying such a move would jeop-
ardize the rearmament pro-
gram by getting it involved with
the debt issue; besides they do
not think it necessary - yet.
Their calculations indicate
Federal liabilities will reach
4O,650 million dollars next
July /, which would leave them
1850 million dollars leeway I'm
der the existing $4,000 million
dollar restriction. This would
be enough to carry them another
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
AXES FALL
Oregon Starts Cutting
Christmas Trees

JACKSONVILLE, Ore, Dec. 3
Q.N.S0 The annual cutting and
shipping of thousands OF Christ
mas trees from the snowy slopes
of the Siskiyou Mountains is un'
der way.
Under supervision of National
Forest Service, crews Of men have
climbed to the high attitudes OF
mountain peaks in search OF the
silver Shasta fir, found only at
high elevations.
Trees are cut in lengths from
31s to IL feet in length. AS a
rule they are taken from clumps
that need to be thinned. although
occasionally the top of a large
tree that has been marked for
timber is chosen.
Some of the trees are assigned
to San Francisco and the Bay
area. Others will be shipped to
the Middle West and East.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
Speaking of Government
Workers
-BU J. Earle MOser
COMPENSATION

COMPENSATION
gay, laughing throno invddeS the city tDide,
When Uncle lets out his crotDd at early euende.
The big stone buildings shrink and settle doDn
As the Armies of Occupation" spread oUer the toDn
The mistakes of the day and consequent fear,
Out in the sunshine like phGntonS disappear.
A peace time army in gay, modern GTr1y 49,
Saying "Good-nght old workshop and "HeHo Bro1dwdV
loyal Guard of Honor" on the stdeDdlk ,UGits,
OF StGrryeyed SDeetheGTtS and sttH-deooted mates
What tho the day brings its share of miSchGnce,
We step oaily out In this Lane of Romance"
The wheels of industry may hum the day thru
And deficiency" and speed" like demons pursue
But they can't kill your joy-tohGtever they do
you knoD outside someone mating for you
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
3 COP SENATORS
JOIN FOES OF
TRADE PACTS
Treaty With Britain Is
Called Santa Claus"
By ARTHUR HACHTEN

0.N.S0 Three Republican Sen
ators announced today that they
have Joined the Senate minority
supporting legislation to give Con-
gress veto power over reciprocal
trade treaties. negotiated under
existing. law by the President.
One of the trio. Senator James
j. Davis of Pennsylvania, called
the new British-American trade
treaty a Santa Claus" pact, in
which he said this country handed
over tremendous advantages to
Great Britain.
BORAH, NYE JOIN
Senators William E. Borah, Of
Idaho, and Gerald P. Nye, of
North Dakota, joined Davis in
supporting legislation to give Con-
gress veto power over the admin
istration-made treaties. Senator
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
Bad Situation

Dear Mr.. Moser: Each year
around this time mail business
surges upward suddenly. This up
surge usually permits postal Of.
ficials Of Railway Mail Service to
certify many more clerks, known
as substitutes but permanently
on the payrolls, to cause financial
straits for all substitutes during
slower periods. Many resolutions
have been passed by various locals
of Railway Mail Association
(AFL) decrying such unlawful
action because the above-men-
toned officials invariably certify
nearly twice as many substitutes
as the law allows but have not,
as yet, been able to prevent 1t
from happening again the follow
ing year. Moral: There should be
a penalty attached to said postal
law to punish the officials re-
sponsible. "-RAILWAY MAIL.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
Profound Effect

ITO SHOW YOU how much
L difference the election will
make in the workings of Con-
gress:
Democratic leadership is get
ting ready to reduce its ma
jority on the all-important Ways
and Means Committee from
18-7 to $40. This means
that anytime three Democrats
desert the Administration, Re
publicans may control the max
ing of taxation, tariff and fiscal
legislation which the committee
handles.
A sharp scramble for the four
vacant Democratic chairs, is
already causing torn collars and
lost hats. O'Neal of Kentucky,
and Harrington of Iowa, both
New Dealers, have an inside
edge for two of the chairs, but
a real contest is developing be-
tween West and Patman for
the Texas chair. West is a
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
Won't Fight

The WPA union has decided
not to press the case Of the lass
who, fired for gross insubordina-
tion," was found to have testified
against Federal Writers Project be-
fore the Dies Committee. .Agri-
cultures Soil Conservation, Airing
ton Hotel, is dropping personnel,
with further cuts slated. Mary A.
Steele, WPA professional projects
director, will address the United
Government Employees afternoon
forum tomorrow on Jobs for
Women" at p. M, Shiloh Baptist
Church, 1900 Ninth st. N. W.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
Anent Raises

Dear Mr.. Moser: In the Blu
reau of Motor Carriers, Interstate
Commerce, when StenographerS
and the lower-Salaried clerks Pc
tition for deserved promotions,
they are informed that admins
trative promotions cannot be made
within the grades, with he result
that for the past two years and
more these employees are still re-
ceiving $3.50 to $1,440 per an.
mum. In a very few instances
$500. In fact, the chief of a
certain section in BMC is receiv-
ing $1,620 for the same type Of
work and job as that of the chief
of the Rail Carrier Division. who
receives $2,700 per annum. True,
the latter carries some BMC per-
sonnet on its pay roll, but this Is
done to warrant partial payment
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

"C11b al JC1 uAA4AASA w Viz
Iridium Room at the st.
Regis and there saw quite a
representative group from
Washington. The Jim Farleys
were there, looking very pink
and white and sweet. In di-
rect contrast to them was
none other than that famous
James Moffett. Black of hair
and dark of complexion, the
ex-Administrator of Federal
Housing had with him a
Havana beauty, Miss Dolores
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
WARNER BROTHERS

WARNER BROTHERS
film schedule today: Earle
Hard to Get" with Dick
Powell and Olivia de Havil-
land, and Dick FOran in per
SON on the stage. METRO
POLLTAN-Fred MacMurray
and Ray Midland, in "Men
With Wings" AMBASSA-
DOR-Myrna 10y and Clark
Gable, in "TOO Hot to Han.
dle." UPTOWN-JOel Nc
Crea and Andrea Leeds. in
youth Takes a Fling" CAL
VERT-The DiOnne Quin-
tuDIets in give Of a Kind"
PENN-AIsO Five Of q
Kind" TIVOLI-Mary Car
Isle and John Howard, in
Touchdown Army"
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
WEEKEND NOTES

Lillian Duncan, compositor, and
George F. Ven Ostermann, for
eign language editor, were the o.
tober losses of Government Print
ing Office, via retirement =.
Note: A War Department assistant
messenger, CU-2, $1,000 yearly,
would like to transfer with some
one of similar grade in Chicago,
and anyone interested is urged to
contact this column Combat:
T. s. Wilcher, Social Security. and
Arthur Chamberlain, Interior, are
backing the Boys Republic Club
football team, which tomorrow
tangles with the Lyon Park Boys
Club Eleven on Field 8, West Poto-
mac Park, the Lyon gang having
Howard McCartee, of Justice, at
the helm.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
By .EUie' Robert

La Toilette boys from Wisconsin Maybe Ray
was Just getting something for an editorial out
of La Follette-so when you read the real low
down on what happened in Wisconsin, you'll
know where the story was started.
EVEN at our table we had our interesting
moments. The Bruce Bartons were there,
and our host and hostess were Mr. and Mrs.
Martin Cannon, of Charlotte, N. c.
People always want to talk politics to me.
Politics and sculpture are two subjects I'm not
partial to- Some day I'm going to break loose
and truthfully answer some of the questions
people ask me, then shall go back to private
life latter having served a nice long jail SEN
tence first, of course).
WE ALL have our candidates for an Ambassador
" to Germany. Mine is ]. F. T. o'Connor, ex-
Comptroller Of the Currency. Now the reason
1 choose "Jefty" is because of his great proves
as a speech-maker. Mr. Hitler himself is no
SLOUGH, I hear, and feel with Mr.. OConnor
on the stump together their oratory would gum
up the whole world. Mr.. OConnor thought of
being governor of California; there he made
many speeches, and his amazement was with
out measure when he discovered without doubt.
and without recount, that the people Of that
fair State preferred ham and eggs to him. Or
after all, maybe I'm neutrality-suspicious. he meant
to do just that, so he could retire and make
ALL his speeches in private to LISA Land1.
Regardless, "Jefty" is my candidate, and can
hear the heartthrobs now as he walks among
the frauleins and fraus-for really eligible young
bachelors are even more scarce there than here.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

They're hotfooting it in from
Fredericksburg - Mt. Rainier II
HyattSville - Annapolis-truckin'
on down F Street to the stage door
Of the Capitol Theater-and one
big chorus comes from all their
threats
Swing it. Phil! And make it
hot!"
They're the jitterbugs-the de-
voices of dipsy dancing-all of
them out to win the cash prizes
offered by the Washington Times
and the Capitol Theater in the
big six-weeks-long jam session OF
the Jitterbug Jamboree which
opens at tonight's special mid
night show" starting at 1880
o'clock at the Capitol.
SWING IT!
They're out to show Washing
tonianS what happens when the
beat of the tomtomS and whine
of the muted trumpets and the
moan of the hot sax reaches the
spinal column of a free-footed
alligator!
Not only that-but Drums" is
the feature picture that will be
shown on the screen along with
the full stage show at this special
midnight frolic" in ADDITION
to the frenzied stepping of the
jitterbugs!
Jay C. Flippen - the Colonel
himself, in person, will be there
and, on the screen, Sabu, whom
you remember as the Elephant
Boy-and Raymond Massey-and
other stars.
Every one of these midnight
shows, to be staged from now
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

Of the $2,7CO from BMCs appro-
priation, and this little trick is
done in quite a number Of in
stances"
IF BMC can regularly make
promotions to its legal staff and
administrative assistants, why not
recognize those who can just exist
on the lower salaries? It would
be interesting to know just how
much. Of the appropriation for
salaries within 1CC go to those re-
ceiving $4,000 or over. There are
any number Of employees within
the commission who have not re
ceiVed a promotion from 5 to
II years, while in some instances
the same people receive a promo
ton every year or two. Something
should be done about it'll. T.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

ment Econo-
mist, Isadore
L u b i n
starred with
. ferrule. He
brought his
own scenery,
q b o u + SO
charts, upon
W h ic h h e
u s e d the
W e q p o. n
pointedly.
After half
an hour of
the history
of d e p res
Sims SenS9-
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
Behind the News By Paul Mallon

Garner friend from the v. P.'s
old district while Patman is,
well-the author Of the chain
store bill. West will undoubt-
eddy get it, but final control Of
the committee is yet a doubt
full matter.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
you can

How captive animals of the wilds
enjoy all the blessings Of science in
modern ZOOS. live longer than their
relatives in the jungle, eat more
regularly and apparently have nothing
to worry about. A double page
illustrated feature In The american
Weekly, the magazine distributed with
next Sundays Washington Herald
Times.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

LITTLE THEATER: Scar
face, with Paul NUM- and
Boris KarlOff, is back again,
and you should see 1t
We've seen, personally, that
many will.
HIGH ICE CREAM: This
chains famed quart for a
quarter" is something you
should enjoy 1--WE personally
see that many dO) -. There's
q High Store at 1881 Eighth
St. S. E.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
Britain and Reich
Plan Trade Treaty

LONDON, Dec. 3 Q.N.S0-
The London Financial News
reported today that it I'M
derStands trade negotiations
under way between Great
Britain and Germany may
result in an agreement cover
ing all world markets.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
Sweets for Three

One-pOund boxes Of deli
ciOus, ORIGINAL VELATI
chocolates or caramelS are
presented to: ROBERT A.
FERNSLER, PWA; KIRBY
STAPLES, Treasury; MARY
STURGIS, AAA. Candy will
be presented at either store,
Ninth and G SITS. N. w., or
6O9 Fourteenth St. N. w.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
Ewes Rib

TT USED to be the case that you could go to
New York for few days and more or less
"hide out"-if you wanted to, of course. We
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

IL months, and then-well, they
will walk on that ceiling when
they come to it.
\ X
No Further DeUdluati0n
DUZZING from within these
recent Morgenthau monetary
conferences indicates this Gov
eminent is unwilling to do any
more devalIing. This is not a
definite stand, but certainly the
money men here are reluctant
to take any further steps now.
Their argument is that Brit
ish devaluation should not make
much immediate difference to
our foreign trade as British in
dustries are so heavily saddled
with rearmament necessities
they cannot find capacity to pro-
duce much extra. Further de-
valuation by us might therefore
only increase our gold supply,
and we already have too much
IA billions.
If Britain devalues we might
wait to see what happens to our
trade.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

OWOrla Copyright, 1898, by King Fea-
lures Syndicate, Inc. All Rights
Reserved. Reproductions in Full or
In Part Strictly Prohibited.)
TRITICS WALKED out on the
~ anti-monopoly opening.
Cast was excellent; script pro-
found Capable Labor Depart
The Washington times., 1938-12-03
Here's How to Enter
The "Jitterbuq Comics"

The Jltterbuq contest
We the undersigned couple desire to enter The Wosh
inqon Times and Capito Thedter tterbug Contest os
tenn and desire to compete in the type Of doncing
checked below:
SHAG
Indy HOP
n MISCELLANEOUS
amateur dancers and sixteen of over
agree by the contest and shall accept
the judges decision as final
print Names and Addresses Carefully
Street Address. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Telephone.
GentIeman's Name.
Street Address. Telephone.
City
ALL CONTESTANTS MUST FILE THIS ENTRY BLANK
Moil direct the Jterbug Contest Editor The Wdsh
inqton Times. and await for direct notice Of time to
appear for competition.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

FLORENCE CLARK is a secretary in the FDEC. She
uOOuld like to become a good business executive She
chosen for tOdG prettest business girl because
she has frank, open countcnance and beautiful eyes
and sunny hair. Her faUOre color is green her pet
fouUer the gGrdeniG and her preferred perfume is
Channels No. 5.-Timcs Staff Photo.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

the scores OF contesting swing
dancers will walk off with cash
prizes of $3.50 and SIS!
All Of these winners will constt.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

until January 7, at the Capitol, Isl
Just as thrilling-just as exciting
just as worth while-and att
each of them three couples out Of !
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

HOME MAT asa i p s st'''t A. =. s +
Richard Dix-Chester Morris in SKY
Giant" at /. 4. 7, 10. June Lang in
meet the Girls" at 2:40. $40. S:4O,
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

ONV 4O3B Ga. Ave. n W
COLONY Mat. PM. GA. $500
xDorothy Lamour-George Raft in spawn
of the North" at /, 800. 5:36. 7 :3o, y :4o.
The Washington times., 1938-12-03

PENN Mas SSG Pa F. M Ave u :, shi;7s
Dionne ouintuplets in Five Of a KIND
at ! rs. $50. $40, TAB, DAD.
The Washington times., 1938-01-28

home yesterday afternoon, with
CHEEKY open fires, welcoming
one into the rooms Of her charm
ing Georgetown house, and
cleaning candles the only light.
One tall silver vase filled with
red roses, but everywhere else,
on the tea table and in both
drawing rooms, were oval crys-
tai bowls with one single gar
denia and one rose floating in
the water.
Mrs. Ellison Smith, wife Of
Senator Smith, of South Caro-
lima; Mrs. James Byrnes, Kath-
erine Harrison, daughter Of
Senator Pat Harrison, with the
most cunning black hat, fash
ioned exactly like a bunny'S
ears; "Bibsie" Adams, daughter
of Senator Adams, not having
to insist very much that every.
one take some of the delicious
sandwiches from the platter
which she was holding.
Mrs. Charles Mas, the nice
Dolly Gam, Mrs. A. Ely who
told Mrs. Russell Arundel that
everytime a different person,
began to pour tea, she went
right UP and got another cup
and consequently nobody had
the slightest idea how many
cups she had really had. The
tea was good, and had been
brought back by Lyla from
China, on her last world cruise.
Marion Donahey, pretty blond
daughter Of Senator and Mrs.
Vic Donaliey, of Ohio, In q
smart, black suit whose lapels
were trimmed with silver fox
which did not stop at the belted
waistline, but continued right
on to the hem of the threequar.
ter coat. Mrs. Royal Copeland,
arriving just as we were leaving
and saying that she had been
sightseeing all day with her
guests, the Count and Countess
de Montale and-she had taken
in Mount Vernon, a luncheon at
the Senate and a tour Of the
Capitol.
TNO MISS Katherine Judges
Il and to hear her nephew,
Dickie Baldwin play. He Is such
a talented young person and his
too few selections were varied
enough to show his own amaz'
ing change of mood in musical
tempo. Dickie played, for one
thing, "Undine" by Ravel, gor-
geous, shimmering melody, with
breath-taking bell-like notes. 1t
is such a beautiful thing, 1t al
most hurts to hear it. Mrs.
Thomas Holcombe, wife Of the
Commandant of the Marine
Corps, Mrs. j. Ham Lewis, Mrs.
Frank C. Let's, the Kurt Het-
zels, we glimpsed just before we
slipped away, but-we didn't
go until Dickie had played until
he could not play any more.
Mrs. Barton Hostess
Mrs. Bruce Barton, wife Of
Representative Barton, enter.
tained at luncheon in the Louis
Seize room at the Shorehan
Yesterday
The Washington times., 1938-01-28
Mrs. Black in Gray

Mrs. Hugo Black. wife of the
Associate Justice, slipped her tea
and was constantly interrupted
as her friends greeted her. She
was in gray. the cape of her
costume outlined in gray Per
sian lamb. A group of the
younger set, including Stellita
Stapleton, Alice Tuckerman,
Caroline Cecil and Mrs. Ben
jamin Bays, stopped to chat in
the large hallway. Others seen
were the Turkish Ambassador,
Mr.. Mehmet Munir Ertegun,
Mrs. Jacob Leander Loose,
Judge and Mrs. James Crawford
Biggs, Mrs. George Pettengill,
Frau Blankenhorn, Mrs. FIRE.
mont Smith and Mrs. Edwin T.
Meredith,
The Washington times., 1938-01-28
Congressional Tea Today

Company of Kansas City and
was recently a guest artist with
David Rubinoff's Orchestra.
Members who will pour tea
are Mrs. Paul H. Maloney, Mrs.
Jerry j. O'Connell, and Mrs.
Thomas j. O'Brien.
Those on the Hospitality Com
mittee are Mrs. Allard H.
Gasque, Mrs. August H. Andre
sen, Mrs. Roy o. Woodruff, and
Mrs. John j, Cochran.
The Washington times., 1938-01-28
Sir Ronald
TOBe Feted

Dinner conversation with verve
will sparkle in numerous salons
this evening, for WaShington's
elite are dining out.
The British Ambassador will
no doubt command the conver-
sation at the dinner which the
italian Ambassador and Donna
de Suvich are giving for him at
the embassy tonight. Due to
illness, Lady Lindsay will not be
able to attend.
Count and Countess Raoul de
Russey de Sales will be guests
of honor at the party which
Mrs. Higginson Rogers will en-
tertain at her home.
Still another couple who will
be hosts to a distinguished gath
ering at dinner this evening are
the Counselor of the Neither
lands Legation and Countess
van Rechteren Limpurg.
On February 5, the Chief JUS
tice Of the Supreme Court and
Mrs. Charles Evans Hughes will
be the guests In whose honor
the Belgian Ambassador and
Countess van der Straten-Pon-
thoz will entertain at dinner
party at the embassy.
\ "
Mr.. and Mrs. j. w. Libby, OF
Baton Rouge, are staying at the
Hotel Raleigh during their SO.
journ in the Capital.