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Evening star., 1939-02-09
Security Act Changes

In studying measures for improv-
ing the Social Security Act, the
House Ways and Means Committee
should give serious consideration to
the bill of Representative McCor-
mack, Democrat, of Massachusetts,,
which carries out the recommended
ton of the Social Security Board to
levy the unemployment compensa-
ton tax paid by employers on the
first three thousand dollars of annual
wage per employe instead of on total
pay roll, as the law now provides.
This change would make the un-
employment compensation tax base
conform to that for old-age insur-
ance, and, the board emphasizes,
would bring about a simplification
of the tax collection machinery that
is highly desirable.
The broader tax base for unem-
ployment compensation was decided
on when social security was not so
well understood as at present. The
Committee for Economic Security
which did the spadework for the
act recommended complete pay roll
coverage, believing that administra-
ton would be facilitated, and looking
also to maximum revenue. After
four years experience, however, the
Social Security Board is convinced
that the change will improve the
administrative procedure, provided
the old-age insurance tax basis re-
mains at three thousand dollars,
explaining though the board recog-
nizes that such q limitation would
reduce revenue somewhat, 1t believes
Evening star., 1939-02-09

Italy from obtaining a strategic
stranglehold in the Mediterranean.
Everything indicates that the
struggle to keep Spain for the Span
iards will be an early, If not the next,
critical phase of events in the war
devastated peninsula.
Evening star., 1939-02-09
Tonqible Evidence

From the South Bend Tribune
The Illinois farmer who found an ele-
phant In his corn crib ought to be con-
vinced that the Republican party revival
is the real thing.
Evening star., 1939-02-09
Letters to The Star

Letters to the Editor must
oedr the name and address OF
the 1Driter, although the use OF
a pseudonyna for publication is
permissible. Please be brief!
Evening star., 1939-02-09
Financial Safety First.

'Why don't you try to make your air
plane safe?"
"Safe!" rejoined Mr.. Cumsox. why
It is safe! It's one Of the safest invest
mentS know Of"
Evening star., 1939-02-09
Poets Luck.

A Valentine whose measures lightly
tripped
He sent to her whose loneliness out
ranks
All else. He sighed, There is one
manuscript
Which, maybe, will not be returned
with thanks!"
Evening star., 1939-02-09
Co1,finn.

The possibilities increase
That this old world will move Alright,
If we don't talk so much Of peace
Perhaps no one will start a fight.
Evening star., 1939-02-09
Money Talks.

Money Talks.
do you think 1t Is as easy to make
a fortune as it used to be?" asked the
ambitious youth.
Easier" answered Senator Sorghum,
"the problem is to do it in such a way
that your friends will continue to speak
to you"
"A friends memory" said Hi Ho, the
sage of Chinatown, sometimes depends
on whether he is borrowing or lending"
Evening star., 1939-02-09

dat automobile done killed five
chickens while it were goin' down de
road" said Uncle Eben. "but de fus' cos
Of de machine Is too much to make do
inves'uaeut profitable"
Evening star., 1939-02-09

(The Star is glad to print this resolu-
ton, which has reference to the opinions
of Messrs. Joseph Alsop and Robert
Kintner as expressed In their column of
January 3O)
Evening star., 1939-02-09

@. What famous man died by chok-
ing on q grape seed?-W. 8. c.
A. According to Pliny, Anacreon, the
lyric poet of Greece, met his death in
this manner.
Evening star., 1939-02-09

ana lower Missouri Valleys southwark
into the northern part of the Cotton
Belt.
@. Please give the property loss and
number of lives lost by f1re In the Dis,
trict Of Columbia.-T. S. H.
A. For the fiscal year ending July 1,
1888, the total property loss was $72s 1863
and there were SO lives lost.
@. What is the highest price ever paid
for a single piece Of furniture In the
United States?-W. H..
A. The Mahogany Association. Inc.
says: "A fine antique mahogany Chip
pendale highboy in 1929 brought $4,000.
the highest price ever paid for q single
piece Of furniture In the United states.
At the same time . mahogany Chippen-A
dale chair brought $4,000" =
Q. Please give some information about
the Singing Tower ut Lake Wales, Fla
L. s.
A. The Singing Tower was erected by
Edward w. Box and dedicated In 1920
as gift to the people Of America. It
Is Of pink marble and coquina rock and
rises 205 feet from the edge Of q clear
pool, tapering gradually from its 51-foot
gray creole marble base to width Of 81
feet at the top. Near the top Of the
tower is the carlton, consisting Of Il
bells weighing 123,264 pounds, and cast.
in an alloy Of the finest copper and
English tin. The largest bell weighs II
tons. the smallest II pounds. The tower
is the work Of the late Milton B. Medary,
noted architect Of Philadelphia. A crypt
In front Of the north door In the burial
place Of Mr.. Box, who died In 1880.
Evening star., 1939-02-09
Rate by Mail-Payable in Advance

All Other States and Canada
bbsiiiiyy only only 11 H " $500; mo" 7sss
Evening star., 1939-02-09

@. What is lespedeza?-T. H.R.
A. Lespedeza is a self-seeding annual
plant related to the clovers which is
being grown for soil improvement, pas
ture, and hay on rapidly expanding
acreage chiefly from the Potomac, Ohio
and lower Missouri Valleys southwark
into the northern part of the Cotton
Belt.
Evening star., 1939-02-09

A reader can get the ansDer to any
question OF fact by ,prttinq The Eve-
ming Star Information Bureau, Fred
eric J. Hasktn. director, Warrington.
D. c. Please tnclose stamp for reply.
Evening star., 1939-02-09

The Evening Star Newspaper Company
Main ONCE: 1lth st and Pennsylvania Ave.
New York ONCE: ITO East 42nd st.
Chicago once: 435 North Michigan Ave
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-08-17
First Puppet Show Is Successful

puppet club has been formed by Greenbelt boys,
and girls, with Frank Harper chairman. Other Of
ficers Of the group Tom Freeman, stage
manager; Joe Levi property and electrician;
Donald Brewer, treasurer; Clayton Conk1in,
tary; and Ann childress, press agent.
One play, Mystery House", has already been given
by Norma Mtchell Anne cha1dress and Frank Harper.
Miss Chi1dress said of the play, Mt was mystery
and the little tots who frightened at the
human skull had donated. It added to the mystery
and also rain for sound Effects
Shirley Mitchell, II years of age, gave her
mother scare that nj ght. After she had been in
bed she started walking in her sleep with sheet
her head.
I'VE made $1.o8 clear and paid out IS cents for
materials and drinks. We going to give another
play soon with the puppets and hope you Will
come
Greenbelt cooperator. (Greenbelt, Md.) 1937-1954, 1939-08-17
Transit Company Asks Postponement

Latest developments In the transportation situa-
tion in Prince Georges County indicate the effec-
tiveness Of joint action by communities in matters
of interest.
Of special concern to the people Of Greenbelt is
the recent request by Capital Transit Company for
postponement until September l. of the Maryland Pub
lie Service Comm ssions decision the matters
before that body, in order that further attempt
may be made to adjust existing differences between
the affected communities and the company.
The company apparently believes that In the In
term present proposals be revised in such
manner to satisfy all comudt ties. It Is the
stated aim Of the newly organised Prince Georges
County Transportation Committee the needs Of every
community shall receive just confederation. It Is
to be expected that this delay Will facilitate the
attainment Of this objective.
Evening star., 1939-10-22
$50-$65.
5O40 N. H. AVE. NV.

Modern corner BLDG. with attractive
nndscaped grounds. rooms kitchenette
and bath; $50. Large living room, : bed
rooms kitchenette and bath S65, Free
gas for cooking and refrigeration. Apply
res. mgr, Apt. 101.
~ WAGGAMAN-B -BRAWNER.
100 Eye st. NV Met 1850
Evening star., 1939-10-22
DIRECTORY OF UNFURNSF1ED APARTMENTS
s ROOMS AND BATH

Large rooms, excellent condition 1901
Park road, near 18th st. NV. Reduced
rent. Parking space. porch. w. p. LOCK-
WOOD. 1410 H NV.
Heated Apts.-2122 1st NV.
and rm.. kit. apt. $3.50 to S3O5O.
S. LEE HARRISON,
905 N. Y. Ave. Rep 3435
Mr.. WALTER REED, $42.5O.
1888 Ga. ave, Apt. 3-2 nice size rooms.
Kit, dinette, bath with shower. refrigera.
O. B. HOPKINS.
Dist. 1271 or EN-. 1903. 1925 Vermont Ave.
2434 18th ST. NV, OPPO-
site park. A new house in a
fashionable section. 2 rooms,
kitchen, dinette and bath,
$500 and $3.50. 3 rooms,
kitchen, dinette and bath,
$65.00. Refrigeration in all
apartments, real rooms, ce-
dar-lined closets. LOUIS P.
SHOEMAKER, 1719 K st.
NV. Ma. 1166.
Evening star., 1939-10-22
RRAND.NEV

You'll be proud Of your apartment home
and address II you live in Alexandria' s
newest. most distinctive Colonial devel.
opment.
MT yyrpN0N ~AnnrNyc
Evening star., 1939-10-22

Large rooms excellent condition. 1901
Park road, near 18th st, NV. Reduced
rent: Parking space. porch. w. p. LOCK.
WOOD. 141O n nv
Evening star., 1939-10-22
THE WYOMING.
2O22 COLUMBIA RID.

2O22 COLUMBIA RID
bedrooms. 2 baths. with unusually large
living and dining rooms. Rental $40.
3 rooms. kitchen and bath. Rental. SO.
SECRETARIAL SWrTCHBOARD-CAFE
RESIDENT MANAGER, DECATUR 1900.
JOHN L. BARR, Trustee.
Evening star., 1939-10-22

1854 NEW HAMP. AVE. =
A thoroughly modernized building; foyer.
living Epom. bedroom. kitchen and BATH
kitchen and bath S55
Refrigeration on House Current. Resident
Maneger. Col. 7O02.
WASHINGTON MANAGEMENT CORP
Evening star., 1939-04-30
BObbed Hair Taxed

CHUNGKING, China P).-Japanese-
occupied Northern Shansi requires each
Chinese woman who wears her hair
bobbed to pay tax Of so cents . month.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
Inland Steel Asks Voidinq
ON. |. R. B. Order for Bias
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press
CHICAGO, Aug. l9.-The Inland
Steel Co. filed a petition today with
the United States Circuit Court of
Appeals to review and set aside a
fnal order of the National Labor
Relations Board, contending the
dlctatorial. sneering and contemptu-
Gus attitude Of the trial examiner"
deprived the company of a full and
fair hearing.
The final order. entered Decem-
Der II, 1888. directed the Inland Co.
to sign written contract on wages,
hours and working conditions with
the Steel Workers Organizing Com
mittee, a c. I. o. affiliate, and to
withdraw recognition from the Steel
Workers Independent Union, Inc.
The brief listed eight points on
which the petitioner contended the
Inland Co, did not receive a fair
hearing, that the company was
under no duty to bargain with the
s. w. 0. c. because IS. w. o. c. is
not labor organization" and that
the act does not require any agree
ment to be signed"
The argument said, THE die
tatorial, sneering and contemptuous
attitude of the trial examiner -
shows the examiners bias and un-
fairness.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
Pearl Button Company
Dispute Is Settled
By the Associated Press

By the Associated Press.
MUSCATINE, Iowa, Aug. 19.-
Differences between c. I. o. union
workers and the management of
the Hawkeye Pearl Button Co.,
which resulted in q shutdown of the
company'S plants here since April
were officially reconciled today.
A Joint announcement by Fred c.
Vetter, company president, and E.
D. Schultheis and Joseph Kaminsky,
Representatives of the Amalgamated
Clothing Workers. said contract of
collective bargaining had been
signed covering three plants.
The contract will be effective from
Monday until November l, 1910, and
wage questions will be left to fur
ther negotiations, the announcement
said.
Mr.. Vetter said he hoped to bring
the plant into full operation in a
week.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
Bottle FIoots Far

Thrown overheard near Fiji by
Capt E. r. Johanson of the Ameri-
van liner Monterey, bottle travelled
1700 miles until picked up recently
by woman near Moreton Island,
off the coast of Australia. A report
from Brisbane said the message
asked in eight languages that the
finder report its recovery to the
nearest United States Consul, as the
informa ton would be useful in COM
piling data of ocean currents.
Evening star., 1939-08-20

Oeen tryln9 on the new dresses
Have you noticed how waists have
melted owoy until they're procti-
colly as slender as the stem of q
champagne eIosso
You may be blessed with q notu-
roIiy small waist. But if YOU
oren't like most Of us) get into
q LIE oont quickly! The Junior
foundation hos the new nipped
wostIne and upIift Of cotton
lace. The 'Sto-up Top" eirdIe is
q natural for the fashionable
vanishing woistline. Both oor-
nents Of cotton, royon botiste
and lostex.
Ar-Cooled Corset Dept-Third Floor
Evening star., 1939-08-20
Tots 3-Pc. COAT

Included ore n'ony fine sompe coots for tots, to
3, and girls to s. Wool tweeds, sver-tone wool,
and royon tIeeces. ToiIored sets for boys, z to g.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
$50 to 500 Snow Suits
4.88

Coot, hat, lined Ieeeines-oII
in wool. Zippers and suspender
tops. Some with Upper pockets.
Leather trims and embroidery.
3 to 8.
Evening star., 1939-08-20

A dream set for your little
precious! Coot, muff and hat
to match. White bunny and
Iopin. Fashioned os carefully
as your own furs. z to s.
Evening star., 1939-08-20
Girls 4 Boys COAT SETS

LITTLE GIRLS. 1899 SETS! Coots. hots, and
med Ieeeines to match. Some with nuffs Wool
rub tweeds, novelty wool. imitation fur fobric
LITTLE BOYS SETS! Coots, hots. lined Ieeenos
Noo tweeds and shadow pods. Velvet coIlors.
-y-zip fasteners
Evening star., 1939-12-18
Greek Orthodox Yute :.
Services Are ARRANGED

Members Of the Greek Orthodox
faith here, and others who claim
the Balkans as their homeland, will
have special observance Of the
Christmas season. This is the time
of the year when these folks
strengthen their church and family
ties with little or no outside social
functions. Holy communion. which
the Greeks observe about four times
annually, is celebrated.
For a period of Is days preceding
Christmas these folks abstain from
meat, eggs, butter and other animal
foods, eating only vegetables.
Headed by Minister Demetrois So
cilianos, members of the Greek
Legation are expected to attend
Christmas or pre-Christmas services
at either the Greek Orthodox
Church of SITS. Constantine and
Helen or st. Sophia.
High mass is scheduled for Friday
at both churches at 10 am. and low
mass on Saturday at the same time.
On Sunday will be solemn high mass
in the morning, benediction at 7:30
pm. and midnight mass. On Christ
mas Day services will be solemn high
mass at 10 am. and will continue on
Tuesday, Blessed Mother Mary's
Day, with low masses at 10 am.
Evening star., 1939-12-18

would correct the defect by requir-
Ing the President to report 70 the
first regular session of the Seventy
seventh Congress, which convenes
January 3, 1941.
The Michigan Senator, one Of the
sponsors Of the 1929 law, said no
understood there was some opposi-
ton to the measure in the House,
particularly among members who
fear that their States might lose
one or more Representatives.
No Action in 1920.
Despite the fact that the Consti-
tuition requires reapportionment of
the Congress after each 10-year CEN
sus, no such action was taken In 1920
and it was only after lengthy con-
troversy that Congress approved the
1929 measure.
After the 1880 census the 435
House seats were divided on the
basis Of one seat to a State for each
279,712 population, with an addi-
tional Representative If the frac-
tional remainder Of the States
population was greater than one
half Of 279,712. The total number
of, House seats remained at 435, as
fixed after the 1910 census, where
1t gradually had been increased from
the constitutional apportionment Of
65,
Evening star., 1939-12-18
vandenberg Backs
Change in Law
On Reapportionment
Terms Of Measure as
It Stands Impossible
Of FuIfiIIment

Congress will be asked when 1t
meets on January 3 to pass a bill
changing the law on the reappor-
tionment Of congressional seats ac-
cording TO the 1910 census.
Senator Vandenberg. Republican,
Of Michigan said yesterday that the
reapportionment would be impos-
sible unless the House of Repre-
sentatives acted on a pending meas
ure, already passed by the Senate,
which, would change the 1929 Re-
apportionment Act.
AS the law now reads, Senator
Vandenberg explained, the President
is required to report the result of
the census to the second regular
session Of the Seventy-sixth Con-
gress so that the number of con-
gressional seats allotted to each
State can be readjusted on the
basis Of the new figures.
Impossible to Obey Law.
Because of the intervention OF
the Norris amendment to the Con-
stitution, abolishing lame duck ses-
sions Of Congress, the second reg
ular session will open next jan
uary 3 instead Of December l, 1910
as under the old system. The census
enumeration will not begin until
April l, with final report not due
until eight months thereafter
Senator Vandenberg said it would
be obviously impossible for the Pres
ident to carry out the terms of the
law as it now stands and contendec
that this defect was likely to make
the entire statute imperative.
He said his bill. now pending be.
fore the House Census Committee
Evening star., 1939-12-18

100000 'B|ackmai|
Syndicate Broken,
Police Declare
Three Go on Trial
In New York. 7 odoy;
30 Indicted
~ the Associated Press.

~ the Associated Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 18.-Docketing
for trial today Of three men on ex-
tortion charges revealed the bottnng
up by police Of = far-flung blackmail
ring alleged to have extorted ST.
000, 900 in two years from hundreds
Of socially prominent victims.
Police, working in closest secrecy
for more than = year, had their
efforts crowned by indictment of
more than 80 persons, Of whom "a
have been arrested. Many OF these
have pleaded guilty.
The extortion sums ranged from
$1,000 to $4,000, police said, and
were demanded Of persons whose
identities have not been revealed.
The indictments said the syndicate
centered around young man
known as "The Chicken" who got
himself invited to intended victims
homes.
Once there, he would make small
thefts, but because of circumstances
the victims thought might be en-
barrassing, no complaints were made
to police. His confederates, posing
as police or reporters, eventually
called on the victim and collected
Omcers, collecting evidence, but
finding no one would make a COM
plant, said they eventually saw one
victim paying money and used this
to start closing in on the ring.
Those scheduled for trial today
are Charles Farcier, %; Salvatore
Andinoici, n, and Edward Shee-
han, 50.
Evening star., 1939-12-18
Cosmopolitan Club
Attends Services

Members of the Cosmopolitan
Club and their families yesterday
attended services in st. Johns Epis-
copal Church and heard a sermon
by the Rev. DR.. Oliver j. Hart, rector
of the church and chaplain of the
club.
The attendance by the club in
augurated an annual practice, it
was announced. The group was
headed by Edmund o. Carl, presi-
dent, and William A. Edelblut, the
president ELECT.
Evening star., 1939-12-18

The Christmas Heart Fund gives
you opportunity to spread the sea-
sons joy to some one needing aid.
Send your cash contribution to
The Star-it will 70 a long way.
Evening star., 1939-12-18
Scientists Meetino

The Washington Academy Of
Sciences and the Chemical Society
of Washington will hold a joint
meeting Thursday at 8:15 pm. in
the assembly hall of the Cosmos
Club. Carl S. Marvel, organic
chemistry professor of the Univer-
sity of Illinois, will speak.
Evening star., 1939-12-18
Renown Leaves Rio

RIO DE JANE1RO. Dec. 18 R.-
The 80 2,0O0-ton British battle cruiser
Renown sailed from here today after
taking on fuel and other supplies.
She followed the aircraft carrier
Ark Royal, which finished repro
visioning and sailed yesterday.
Evening star., 1939-12-18
DR.. Klein to Speak

DR.. Elmer Klein of the Washing
ton Institute of Mental Hygiene will
speak on THE Psychiatric Aspects
of Birth Control at luncheon
meeting Of the Mothers Health AS
sociation tomorrow at the associa-
tion's headquarters, tbs E street
S.W. The speaker will be intro
duced by Mrs. Prentiss Wilson,
president of the board of trustees.
Evening star., 1939-12-18
Association Will Give
Dinner for n. }. Smith

H. J. Smith, q branch manager
of the Chesapeake & Potomac Tele-
phone Co., will be given a testi-
monial dinner at pm. tomorrow
by the Georgia Avenue Business
Mems Association. which he served
for two years as president, retiring
Evening star., 1939-12-18

from ONCE last month. The dinner
will be held at $500 Georgia avenue
NV.
Oscar Felker, president Of the
association, who announced plans
for the dinner, said Mr.. Smith will
be given an engraved certificate de-
scribing his activities in behalf of
the association. Mr. Smith, it was
pointed out, played prominent
part in building up the associa-
Evening star., 1939-12-18

tion's membership and led q cam
paign to get streamlined streetcars
on Georgia avenue.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-04-01
HEARINGS TO END
 ON LOCAL BILLS
Cities, Boroughs Commits tee Gets Last of Pro-
 posed City Measures
(By Democrat Legislative Reporter

(By Democrat Legislative Reporter)
 State Capitol, Hartford, Conn.,, April - Hearings of Waterbury bills before legislative committees will come to an end on Tuesday, when the cities and boroughs com mittee will take up the only Brass City measures not yet heard. High lighting the hearing scheduled for Tuesday are Senator Edward F. Egan,s bills for charter amendments setting up a city plan commission and establishing the office of city auditor and Senator George T. Gull hane's bill for compulsory widows pension funds in the police and fire departments.
 Most of the scores of Waterbury bills offered at the current session of the general assembly were heard before the cities and borough com mittee but only two measures of irn- portance have, been reported on. The committee reported unfavorably on Representative Hugo Guastaferri's bill abolishing the office of Water bury town clerk, and favorably on Senator Culhane's sewer assessment inoratorium bill. The latter bill was passed by the senate, but later the ldpper house voted to reconsider its action and the bill is now on the table.
 Along with the Waterbury meas ures, the cities and boroughs com- mittee on Tuesday will take up charter amendments proposed for Hartford, Derby, Enfield, Chester and Westbrook.
 The committe will meet in execu- tive session on Wednesday and Thursday, and action on Waterbury bills may be forthcoming after that time, Several hundred bills, affect ing many communities other than Waterbury, are still in the hands of the committee.
 The police and fire departments will be represented Tuesday at the hearings on the widows pension bill of Senator Culhane. The bill provides that each policeman and fireman shall pay 2 per cent of his salary into the fund, with the city to contribute per cent of the money it receives from the state for liquor licenses. widows Of policemen and flremen would receive pension amounting to one-fourth Of their husbands wages.
 Senator Egan proposes that a city plan commission be set up, with wide authority and powers. The commission would make up q Mas ter Plan" for Waterbury and direct the city's development.
 Also to De heard Tuesday $ a bill Allowing AGi1s Cather1ne la Malone, empIoye ol the city c1ezk's once, tC an1iy for q pension without teach- iic tne required age ila't