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Evening star., 1939-07-15

with nodded caps. The entablAture
consists Of plain, broad frieze, In
which Is carved the name Of the
building and a typically Greek clas-
sic cornice. Above the entablAture
rises an American eagle. carved from
q block Of white marble by Sidney
Waugh, sculptor. The eagle, In per-
feet scale with the building, strikes
. happy medium In its execution,
between realism and the blocky
planes Of much modern sculpture.
The glass panels In sofnt under the
entablature and between the piers
provide . soft glow Of night illu-
mination.
The Constitution avenue entrance
opens into q lobby with walls faced
with Kansas Lesina stone and CELL
ing of plaster decorated with motifs
of Greek coins and q relief of
Cybele. In the center of the marble
floor Is q bronze plaque reproducing
the seal Of the Board Of Governors
Of the Federal Reserve. From the
entrance lobby q corridor extends
0oAA W t4SC ~ otACCb CAAtA 04ASS' AAlAc
entrance is flanked by two pylons
supporting bas-relief figures SYM
bolic of the United States and the
Federal Reserve System. executed
in white marble and designed by
John Gregory.
Interesting features of the Twen-
tieth and Twenty-first street facades
are the bronze balcony ratings,
which are reproductions of those
Of . Philadelphia residence of the
early 10Th century. These railings
are among the sparingly used orna-
mental details of the exterior. 9th
erwise the building is severely SIM
pie, depending for its architectural
effect upon natures variations in
color Of the marble. simple holdings
suited to marble technique, excel
lence in proportions and relation
ship Of wall areas and window OPEN
ings and the effective use of large
building masses.
Organized in 1914.
The Federal Reserve Board was
organized In 1914. Twenty years
later 1t was authorized by Congress
to acquire q site. In 1885 title was
obtained to the present location.
For the design Of the building and
the selection Of its architect, nine
prominent architects were invited
to submit competitive drawings. The
design placed first was that of Paul
p. Cret. architect, Philadelphia.
The competitive program called
for building In harmony with the
Lincoln Memorial and the perma-
nent buildings adjacent to that Of
Evening star., 1939-07-15
BY ANNABEL PAXTON,


The entrance doorway of the Fed
eral Reserve Building on Constitu-
ton avenue is the central figure Of
the monumental portico of the
facade. The portico, in turn, is the
dominating central feature Of the
single composition formed by the
National Academy of Sciences, the
Public Health Service and the Fed
eral Reserve buildings. While diff
fering in design and details the
three buildings are harmonious. all
being classic in character and orig
mating from the same Greek root.
The doorway Of white Georgian
marble snugly fills the lower portion
Of the space between two white
marble piers of the portico. The
upper portion of the space is filled
by a window and bold grille Of
bronze The doorway, in harmony
with the entire facade, is simple,
but of excellent proportion and pure
in line. A simple marble architrave
with nodded edges supports an
equally simple pediment and frames
the massive bronze doors. The doors
are made with simple panels formed
between borders Of conventionahzed
floral decoration. On each door Is
a lions head firmly holding large
bronze pull ring.
The windows on either side of the
doorway extend through two stories.
Protecting the glass windows are
large bronze grilles of geometric pat
tern, accented with conventional
lied floral ornament, enduring in
material, workmanship and design.
Evening star., 1939-07-15
100000 Sales
Made for Month in
f. h. A. New Homes
AlI-Time High Set
Since Office Here
Begon Operations

Newly built homes valued at over
? 81 900 900, which had been approved
for builders by the F. H. A. prior to
construction, were converted into
sales in June, H. H. Dearing, director
/, for the District, announced today.
The months transactions involved
223 homes having mortgages Of ST.
097 100, making an all-time high
since the District Office began op-
erations, Mr.. Dearing said. The pre-
! vious record for one month was set
in May, when there were 105 houses
sold, which had been given F. H. A.
approval prior to construction, in
volving mortgages totaling $3.50, ,000
Il consider the unprecedented up
turn in June to be clear indication
Of the increasing demand by pur-
chasers Of small homes for F. H. A.
approval on such properties" Mr..
Dearing said.
The total number of F. H. A.-ap-
proved homes sold during June in
the area serviced b y the District
!, of1ice totaled 321 involving mort
cages Of 81 ,627 900. This also was
new high for one month. Mr.. Dear
ing said, the previous month record
being made in September, 1898, when
the total was IT'S houses involving
81 ,006 900 of mortgages.
Continued public demand for F.
II. A. approval was shown by the
District Offices activity during June,
when 325 new houses were approved
prior to construction by his ONCE,
Mr.. Dearing said. He explained this
included transactions throughout
the area serviced by the District
onice. which encompasses nearby
counties in Virginia and Maryland.
Further significance was found in
the fact that during the first six
months of 1899 there has been a
steady increase in the number of
newly constructed homes In the Dis
trict proper, which have been ac-
cepted for insurance by the F. H. A.
The half-year total was 226 new
homes in the District proper. Indi-
cation of the steady increase in the
number is shown by the following
table: January, Is new home mort
cages approved by F. H. A.: Feb
<ruary, q; March, 81; April, 81; May,
IS; June, IS.
Small-home mortgages accepted
for insurance throughout the area
serviced by the District insuring Of
flee for the first six months of 1889
showed further gains over the same
period last year. In the half year
the District Office accepted for in
surance $40 small-home mortgages
involving $5.2O5 900. During the
same period in 1888 the total was
Col mortgages for $3,447 900.
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the Federal Reserve. It was EN-
phasized that esthetic appeal Of
the exterior design WAC to be OBJ
tained through dignity of concep-
ton, purity Of line. proportion and
scale rather than stressing decora-
ton and monumental features" and
that 1T must seem at home in the
city" The Commission Of Fine Arts
also prescribed white marble for the
exterior to conform to other build
ings along this portion Of Constitu-
ton avenue and an architectural
concept Of dignity and permanence"
to conform to the functions per-
formed by the Federal Reserve
Board.
Plans and specifications for the
building were approved in January.
1885, and the construction contract
for $3,484 900 let in February, 1896.
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Herbert Adams, sculptor, In honor
o. Senator Carer Glass, defender
OF the Federal Reserve System vas
unveiled. The tablet contains bas-
relief Of Senator Glass and the in
scription: In the Federal Reserve
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The structure was ofiicially opened
October 20. 1887.
The 25th anniversary of the sign
ing Of the Federal Reserve Act was
celebrated on December %, 1898. At
that time bas-relief, designed by
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Act we instituted . great and vital
banking system-to give vision and
scope and security to commerce and
Ito increase the capabilities Of our
industrial life at home and among
foreign nations"
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Furnished Home Opened

A new furnished home has been
opened to the public at 1900 Shep-
herd street NV, in Crestwood, by
Paul P. Stone and Avon Shockey,
builders. This dwelling has been
furnished by Colony House.
Evening star., 1939-07-15

The Provinces of New Brunswick
Nova Scotia and Ontario in Canada
have Courts Of Divorce and Matri-
monial Causes.
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Blue-gray polished Swedish marble
fills the spandrels of the windows
behind the grilles.
Piers Slightly Curved.
The four piers of the portico are
slightly curved in outline from bot
tom to cap. having what is known
in the architectural world as an
entasis. a refinement introduced by
the Greeks to correct an otherwise
unfortunate optical illusion. The
piers rise from the terrace platform
without the usual nodded base, but
terminate below the entablature
Evening star., 1939-07-15

Broad steps and terraces formal gardens and fountains
black Cooperburg granite provide fitting setting for the Con-
sution entrance Of the Federal Reserve Building
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-03
PERMIT NEEDED TO EMPLOY CHEMICALS
Pond Ratification Protest Reveals New Law on Same

Barlow L. Heminway, chairman of the Y. M. c. A. camp commit tee, said last night that copper sulphate had been placed in Smith s pond, aWtertown, at about the time that the General Assembly passed 8 bill requiring that a permit be secured before chemicals are dump ed into public waters.
 Placing of the copper sulphate in the pond had been protested against by Charles Yurkunas, of Water town, who in letter to The Dem- ocrat said that the practice had killed a large number of fish in the pond waters.
 The camp committee has followed the practice for some years, for the purpose of purifying the water for boys vacationing at the camp dur ing the summer.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-03
Catholic Boy Brigade Groups Safeguarded
Continued from Page I)

Scotland, for reappointment to Q four-year term as judge of the Windham County juvenile court.
 The appropriations committee. still considering supplemental baby budget" approved expenditure of $50,000 for eradication of Bangs disease in cattle. Farm leaders asked $400,000 for this work.
 Socialists Give Up
 Socialist leaders were reported to have given up efforts to pass a bill placing Bridgeport school teachers under a merit system governed by the civil service commission. The senate passed the bill, but added 8 referendum provision unsatisfactory to Mayor Jasper McLevy. Socialists were understood willing to let the bill die in the house.
 The house amended a senate passed bill providing the new super intendent of the Southbury training school for the feeble-minded be a qualified physician. The measure now goes back to the senate for con- currence.
 The senate agreed with the house in passing a bill raising the maxim um amount of old age assistance payments from $7 to $9 weekly.
 The senate also passed a bill bar ring minors from being present in places where liquor is sold unless they are accompanied by an adult. A bill making bonds of housing au- thorities legal investments for state savings banks was passed and sent to the house.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-03

Continued from Page D Waterbury's citizens they must have your cooperation"
 Give the Police Department your cooperation at all times, either while walking or driving on the streets and highways of the city"
 Drive Reasonably
 "While motoring, drive at req sonable rate of speed; remember speed limits have been established for your protection. The stated rate of speed has been set because 1t has been determined through study that this is the safest rate of speed to travel. Don't cut in and out of traf- fic; if you have no regard for your self think of the other fellow. Be as courteous on the road as you would be in your own home. Don't double park. By double parking you create not only traffic conges- ton but also a traffic hazard which may lead to an accident and the possibility of permanent injury or the loss of life"
 Advice to Pedestrians
 "While using the streets as pe- destrian, cross at the intersections, on the crosswalks. Cross-walks have been painted for your protection. Cross with the automatic signal and not against it. By crossing against the lights you place your existence in jeopardy. Obey the signals of the officers placed at the croSswalks for your protection. The prime duty of the police department is to pro- tect the life, limb and property of those in their charge, but these men stationed at crosswalks can not carry out their duty If you cross haphazardly and endanger your life"
 Remember above all things that during the summer months the acci- dent trend scars and that your res- possibilities as driver increase. To transport your family to and from summer resorts is your responsibil- ity and by keeping our simple slo- gan of Bring Them Back Alive" in mind while motoring during the summer months, you will succeed in having your family intact at the end of the season of the open road"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-03

Among the organizations which would have been affected by the original text of the bill was the St. Margaret's Boys Brigade of Wa terbury. The bill would also have hit at junior naval units, CMTC cadet corps and other youth training organizations.
 Squabbling Assembly
 Hartford, Conn, June a(UP)- The General Assembly began its final four days of sessions today up to its neck in squabbles about judges, county commissioners and toll bridges at Hartford and New Lon- don.
 Although further judiciary com mittee meetings were scheduled, there appeared to be little doubt ap- pointment of minor court judges and county commissioners would go to the governor.
 Both parties were deep in a strug- gle over appointment of the judiciary officials and the only solution seemed to be to give Gov. Baldwin authority to name them. If he does, 1t was believed organization Democrats designated by the party as judgeship candidates would not fare very well.
 Political circles regarded appoint ment of organization party men as an aid in strengthening Q party or ganization. It was not believed Gov. Baldwin, a Republican, would inten- tionally aid in strengthening the Democratic party. Moreover, 1t was regarded as unlikely he would give Democrats a 50-50 split in judge ships, and one-third split in county commissioners.
 Governor Is Republican
 His attitude was reported to be that Republicans won the state elec- ton and thereby should be entitled to more than half the judges. He was understood to favor flair" dis tribution.
 The struggle over the Hartford and New London bridges headed for a showdown in the house today.
 All week administration legal ex- perts drafted and redrafted meas ures intending to make bonds for the two structural legal obligations of the state, and depriving private bonding houses of issuing the notes.
 Under the original bills, which, if passed, would have been the prize scandal of this administration" ac- cording to Rep. E. O. Smith, the bonds would not have been state obligations and the only backing they would have had would have been the income from tolls, an 1n- determinate and uncertain factor.
 Bridge Bills Muddle
 Certain house leaders were pre- pairing amendments to the bridge bills eliminating all sections creating bridge commissions and substituting the name of the state highway com- missioner.
 Another bill establishing tolls on the Merritt Parkway to finance the Wilbur L. Gross highway upstate also was scheduled for action in the house. Bond provisions in this bill may be eliminated or changed.
 Meantime, the judiciary commit tee voted to confirm the governors nomination of Edward L. Dennis,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-03
IN OTHER ACCIDENTS

Birkenhead, Eng, June S.-(UP) A possible clue to the nature of the tragedy that befell the new sub- marine Thetis was provided today in disclosure that she had, been in- volved in two previous accidents, one to her diving controls.
 The disclosure that trouble had been encountered in outfitting the Thetis for service after her launch- ing year ago this month came from ofilcials of Cammell-Laird, Ltd. builders of the $l.700.000 un- dersea craft.
 R. s. Johnson, managing director of canmeil-I,aird, said the Thetis had been in two previous accidents but that they were nothing of any moment"
 'The Thetis had an accident when, after one of her trials, she hit the front of our dock here" Johnson said. "on another occa- sion the hydroplane gear controlling the diving did not function and we postponed scheduled trial dive rn- til we got the hydroplane in order.
 Once she stayed down for some time, during one Of two previous trial dives in our basin, but there was nothing significant in that be- cause We make ail sorts of quiet cx- pcrimenis with ballast co that when c submarine goes cut to sea on trial she Hin he properly ballasied.v
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-03
OBITUARY

BURN = Charles Burn, former resident of this city died at his home in Oak Park, H.. yesterday. MT. Burn was an employe of the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co, for many years.
 Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Clara Burn; a daughter, Mrs. Ed- ward Luck, both of Oak Park; sister, Miss Mabel M. Burn of Wa terbury and brother, Herbert M. Burn of Stratford.
 SCOZZAFAvA = Mrs. Theresa Fabiano Scozzafaya, age 70 years, died early this morning at St. Mary's hospital following brief ill- ness. She is survived by her hus. band John Scozzafava, two sons, Ralph of this city, and Joseph of Hawthorne, N. Y, one daughter, Mrs Edward OLoughlin of Waterbury, six grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Louis Rotunda of Annville, Pa, Mrs. Joseph Scozzafava of Italy, and Mrs. T. TreSpaSso, also of Italy, and one brother Angelo Fabiano Of Italy. Mrs. Scozzafava came to this city forty-six years ago, and resided at the time of her death at 779 East Main street. During her lifetime here, she was always a resident of the East End where she was well and favorably known. She was 8 good and kind neighbor and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. The funeral will be held from the Maiorano Funeral Home, 95 Willow street, Monday morning at 9 o'clock. with a solemn requiem mass at the Church of Our Lady of Lourdes at 9:45 o'clock. Burial will be in the family plot in Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home this evening from to II o'clock and tomorrow from 2 to II D. m.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-03
FULTON SHEEN HERE TOMORROW.
St. Margaret's Rosary COnfraternity Bringing
 Noted Radio Speaker

The third annual banquet of the Rosary Confraternity of st. Mar garet,s Church will be held tomor- row night at The Elton, with Right Reverend Monsigror Fulton Sheen, noted educator and orator, as the principal speaker. A large crowd will attend the event, which will begin at 7:30.
 Dr. Sheen has appeared in Water bury several times in the past, and each time has won the esteem of local audiences. He has been heard regularly on the Sunday evening Catholic hour on the National Broadcasting Co. networks.
 The committee in charge of the banquet has completed all plans for the affair. Invitations have not been limited to parish members, but have been extended to persons in all parts of the city.
 Rev. J. Oliver Cronan, assistant pastor of St. Margaret's Church and chaplain of the society, is honorary chairman of the committee in charge.
 Co-chairmen are Mrs. Harold Brennan and Mrs. Robert Berg. Also on the committee are Mrs. William Deadly, Mrs. James Quinn, Mrs. Thomas Bane, Mrs. Thomas Horri- gan, Mrs. Frank Kenney, Mrs. Frank Healey, Mrs. John Joy, Mrs. James Martone, Mrs. James Coyle, Mrs. Edmund Cass, Miss Grace Walsh, Mrs. M. J. Daly, Mrs. George Beck ley, Miss Kathleen Fitzgerald, Mrs. William Mcverry, Mrs. Thomas No- Ian, Mrs. Margaret Greaney, Mrs. Philip Kropp and Mrs. Thomas Flanagan.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-03

Brown next week, Special Prosecu- tor Hugh M. Alcorn will call one of his few remaining witnesses.
 Accountants will be the spearhead of the defense, as well as the basis of the states case. apparently. For the George H. Kingsley Company three of whose members are on trial, have kept numerous accountants in the courtroom throughout the seven months of trial, in preparation for attempted refutation of the state- ments of Brown.
 It is reported that one of the ac- countants who will testify for the defense is preparing lecture to be delivered from the stand in hypo- thetical comparison of the local situation. Although counsel for the defense have maintained silence concerning their witnesses, 1t Is not expected that they will require more than eight weeks to present their case.
 The only witnesses known to have been subpoenaed by the defense are five officials and employees of the Waterbury Republican-American.
 The trial enters its 18th week Tuesday, provided former Control Ter Daniel J. Leary improves in health sufficiently. The trial was delayed from Wednesday because of his illness. Dr. Andrew J. Jackson attending physician expects that MT. Leary will be in court Tuesday
 Carl D. Olsen, former vice-pres- ident and treasurer of the Water bury Trust Company, has spent the last two days at the courthouse, checking over state exhibits, ap- parently in preparation for his de- fense.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-06-03
PRESIDENT PLAYS
 POLITICAL GAME N
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compromise tax revision program designed to "appease" business = particularly big business voted against any changes in individual income tax rates at this session. Morgenthau had suggested a study of lower surtaxes on large incomes in event congress approved pending legislation to eliminate future issues of tax exempt federal bonds.
 But the committee last night de- cided to limit the tax bill to changes in corporate levies, particularly the tndistributed profits and the excess capital stock taxes.
 He Wants New Dealer
 None doubts that MT. Roosevelt wants g new dealer in the White House for the 1941-45 term. The question Is whether the president finally will decide to make the race himself. Farley discussed third term possibilities in his book, behind the ballots"
 Roosevelt has his eye on 1940 as well as the next man," he wrote Knowing politics as he does, and realizing the danger of showing his own hand too soon, I doubt if he has confided his actual intentions to any individual. The paramount influence rests with him. Until he talks, big question mark should be placed after any and all specu- lation about 1940."
 Farley has not materially added Co that summation but Is understood to have returned from his recent trans-continental tour convinced that Mir. Roosevelt can have the l940 nomination if he goes after it.
 The administrators overtureS to business may be a development of 19zO campaign plans-probably are. White House relations with the United States Chamber of Com. merce are strained. With the Ma. tional Association of Manufacturers. the White House appears to have somewhat more cordial relations. With the nations retailers-the lit- tie business men--the White House seems to be seeking Q definitely friendly understanding.
 The Mead bill, proposed in the Denate, to provide government-in- gzred loaas-easy and cheaper credit flor little business men is another development along the line of bol- stering the new deal in that section Of the electorate. Security and ex- change chairman. Jerome Frank, a leading new dealer, urged Q senate coumittee yesterday to report the 1|u as 6 ~desirable first step. to- vaxd c broad financing program for rmnl1 business.