Evening star., 1939-01-22
DC. Vote and 0verton
Proposal Acted On
By Citizens
Many Groups Interested
In Controversy Over
Key Bridge Closing

plan OF Senator Overton to estab-
lish an equitable Federal appropria-
ton for the District of Columbia,
stand out as the major problems
presently concerning citizens asso-
Citations.
For while, however, the groups
have shown considerable interest in
a non-congreSsional matter, the
temporary closing of Key Bridge to
automobile traffic during the recon-
struction work now being done on
the span.
Several associations voiced objec-
tions to the closing of the bridge
and suggested that a temporary
ramp be built Immediately to take
care of the traffic and relieve the
burden created on the Arlington and
Highway Bridges during rush hours.
Further interest in these problems
as well as strictly local matters are
expected to be aired by the nine
associations meeting this week.
WEEKLY REVIEW.
Review of the civic week from
Thursday, January II, through We'd
nesday, January l8.
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY PARK
Requested renewed efforts be made
to impress Board of Education and
Congress with need of elementary
school in community: Endorsed
Representative Randolph as chair
man of House District Committee.
CONGRESS HEIGHTS-Opposed
Lemke bill voiding requirement that
District school children be vaccinat-
ed: Endorsed motion expressing con-
fldence in personnel of No. IL police
precinct.
CATHEDRAL HEIGHTS-C -CLEVE-
LAND PARK-Cited dirty and un-
healthy" areas in community result
ing from litter on vacant lots and
streets and called attention of con-
dition to Commissioners; committee
appointed TO cooperate with Con-
necticut Avenue Citizens Associa-
ton in securing branch library in
area; elected officers headed by
Culver B. Chamberlain.
BRIGHTWOOD-I Over
ton plan for fiscal relations between
District and Federal Government;
opposed any change in present law
requiring vaccination of school chill
dren.
MOUNT PLEASANT-Heard its
president, Dr. Edward w. Thompson.
appeal for more civic interest in
group and community.
LINCOLN PARK-P o t e S d
against proposed establishment OF
District Morgue near Nineteenth
and E streets Sc; heard president,
Alfred D. Calvert, describe present
taxicab zone system as inequitable
and unfair as to area covered by fare
zones but deferred action until
next meeting.
SIXTEENTH STREET HEIGHTS
Approved Overton fiscal relations
plan; asked police help in solving
congested traffic problem at inter-
sections of Georgia and Alaska ave-
nues and Blair and Kalmla roads
NV.
INTERPRETATION CONFER
ENCE-EXpressed roget at closing
of Key Bridge and appointed coin
mittee in effort to bring about
change: reelected entire slate OF
officers headed by H. S. Yohe, chair
man.
PETWORTH-Commended plan
of Senator Orerton to establish by
law an equitable Federal appro-
priation for District; passed resolu-
ton requesting legislation to curb
charity rackets'; offered District
flag by DR.. George c. BoWerman,
public librarian. and American Gag
by Petworth Parent-Tea,uer Asso-
citation, both flags for u~- in new
PetWorth Branch Library.
CITIZENS FORUM OF COLUM-
BIA HEIGHTS-Passed resolution
asking legislative authority for Dis
trict citizens Ito prove their ability
to govern themselves and subse-
quently be entitled to status OF
State; approved in principle Over
ton plan for fiscal relations be-
tween District and Federal Gov
ernments; opposed Patman cham
store tax bill.
BENNING-Heard Mrs. Ella D.
Armes, principal of Benning School,
criticize a resolution passed by group
last month stating that pupils in
the school were compelled to wear
coats to keep warm. Association
expressed confidence in Mrs. ArmeS
and her AFFINITY to guard health OF
her pupils, following her Statement.
Cited need for smoke control on
engines of Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road.
SOUTHEAST COUNCIL - Pro-
tested closing of Key Bridge ana
suggested that ramp be built m
mediately to take care OF congestion
created on Arlington and Highway
Bridges as result of closing; ap-
proved resolution requesting public
hearings on District questions be
changed from morning sessions to
evening; opposed erection of new
District Morgue in vicinity of Gal
linger Hospital voted faVotably on
motion to convert portable school
in North Randle Highlands, that is
to be abandoned, into recreation
center and equip aQJdcent ldllu dS
playground.
CHEVY CHASE-Approved Over
ton plan for fiscal relations between
District and Federal Governments;
elected officers, headed by Donald
N Carpenter.
DAHLGREN TERRACE-Appolnt-
ed membership director in effort to
increase membership OF organl-
cation.
SIXTEENTH STREET HIGH
LANDS-Requested Education Com
mittee of group to thoroughly inves-
tigate elective system of subjects in
District high schools, with view to
making suggestions to Board OF
Education.
CIVIC CALENDAR.
The following associations are
scheduled to meet this week:
Monday, January %.
Georgetown, parish hall st, Johns
Church, 8 pm.
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