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Evening star., 1939-01-17
TAKING POWER OF THE
DISTRICT.

In view of the seemingly plenary
power of Congress to legislate for
the District under the terms of the
Federal Constitution, it might ap-
pear unnecessary to elaborate upon
it here. Nevertheless, as this dis
cussion will point out, doubt exists
as to the constitutionality of a Dis
trict income tax levied against Fed
eral employees. While it would be
presumptuous to say that such q
tax is or is not constitutional, it is
certain that litigation would be un-
dertaken to test its validity.
It is well settled that Congress
in imposing taxes for the District
has the power. as a local legislature,
to levy taxes for the District in like
manner as State Legislature.
The courts have not decided the
question, however, of whether Con-
gress in legislating for the District
may interfere with the functions
Of the Federal Government by tax
ing the income from Federal bonds
held by District residents or the
salaries Of Federal employees work.
ing in the District. Since the Su-
preme Court has held that tax
on the income from bonds amounts
to q tax on the bonds themselves,
the question has arisen in connec-
tion with the District tax an in
tangibles.
II Congress when legislating for
the District is subject to the re-
straints Of the interstate commerce
clause Of the Constitution in the
same manner as State Legislature,
then 1t is difficult to conclude that
Congress, acting as local legisla-
ture for the District, is not also SUBJ
ject to the implied limitations of the
Federal Constitution preventing a
State, by taxation, from interfering
with the exercise of Federal func-
tions.
In view of the above, 1t is not
believed a wise procedure to jeop-
ardize District revenues by subject
ing the salaries of all Federal en-
ployes and the income from Federal
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the absence of a determination OF
the question by the highest court.
The proposed plan will permit the
question to be settled without In
curing such jeopardy, as Federal
employees receiving salaries in excess
OF $4,000 will be subject to the
District income tax.
A practical objection which should
be considered along with the legal
one, arises over the possibility OF
Congress passing legislation per-
mitting the States to tax the salaries
of all Federal employees. Many OF
the States will require the Federal
employees to pay an income tax on
their salaries in order to maintain
a voting residence. Thus, Federal
employees who desire to vote In their
home States will be subject to triple
taxation, that is, a Federal tax, q
State tax and a District tax, unless
permitted to credit State income
taxes paid against the District tax.
If such . situation should arise, 1t
il probably that Congres would not
require Federal employees to pay .
District income tax, ana the DIS
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POLITICAL STATUS OF THE
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

The District Of Columbia is with
out parallel among political units
in the United States. 1t is men
TONED in the Federal Constitution
as the seat of the National Gov
ernment and Congress has been del
egated exclusive legislative power
over it. Acting under congressional
authority, board of three commits
sioners serves as the administrative
body and promulgates rules and
regulations essential to the enforce
ment Of the laws enacted by Con-
gress. High local officials, unlike
those in most States, are not re-
sponsible to the electorate for their
positions, since District residents are
denied the vote. Although they
may be United States citizens, the
mere fact of residence does not
confer upon the people of the Dis
trict all of the privileges ordinarily
considered as attaching to State
citizenship.
In its political functions the Dis
trict of Columbia combines the
aspects of q complete State and
local governmental system, without
overlapping tax Jurisdictions. Con-
gress, when legislating for the Dis
trict, serves as a State legislature
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among States In regard to Ger
tain economic indexes

SOURCES: Statistical Abstract. 1887. PIP.
1888 Edition. D. FL.
The high rank of the District OF
Columbia In regard to the number
OF Federal income-tax returns Is
not surprising in view of what has
been said. Turning attention from
the number of returns to the amount
of net income reported, which in
many ways is a more significant
comparison, it may be shown by
resort to Statistics on Income for
1895 that the District reported ITO
per cent Of the total net income of
individuals in the United States in
that year. However, the District re-
ported PIP per cent of the total
income under $1,000, 206 per cent of
the income between 50 1000 and IS 900,
and 1.24 per cent Of all income over
5000. This Is corroborative evi-
dence OF the concentration of Fed
eral salaries in the lower income
brackets.
The District is a Mecca for tour
lists because 1t is the seat of the
Federal Government. A constant
stream of visitors is passing through
its borders at all time, although the
how is greatly increased during hol-
idays and the tourist season. 1t is
also favorite spot for conventions
and other gatherings. In 1887 an
estimated total of 3,O67 900 tourists
visited the District and spent near
ly $38 100000 in the Nations Capt.
tai.
The cost Of living in the District
Is relatively high. This is a con-
comitant Of the generally higher
level Of incomes, but must be taken
into consideration as a part of the
general economic situation, for in
come and the cost OF living are
dual aspect Of single phenome-
non, real income. The greatest diff
ference appears to be in housing,
which, in 1885, was 46 per cent
higher in the District than in is
cities. The total, consisting Of food,
clothing, housing, household opera
ton, and miscellaneous, indicates
the District to be about 9 per cent
above the average of 16 cities.
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raise revenue without resting so Sc
verely on any one group or combina-
ton Of groups is because all groups
contribute something without paying
on the bare necessities Of food and
medicine. When the 81 900 to 81 500
income pays nothing under an in
come tax, then other incomes have
to shoulder the burden.
1t is proposed to follow closely the
Federal personal income tax pro-
visions with the exception that SAL
ary and wage incomes under ga
600 and investment income under
$500 will be exempt.
The rate schedule and income
brackets are as follows: 2 per cent
of the taxable net income not in ex-
cess Of 81 900, 3 per cent of the tax
able net income In excess of $1,000
but not in excess of $4,000, 4 per cent
Of the taxable net income in excess
of $4,000 but not in excess Of $4,000,
S per cent of the taxable net income
in excess Of $4,000 but not in excess
Of $1,000, 6 per cent of the taxable
net income In excess Of $1,000 but
not in excess Of $1,000, 7 per cent
of all taxable net income In excess
Of 5000.
The entire income Of District resi-
dents will be subject to the tax.
while non-residents will be taxed on
their income arising from sources
within the District.
The sales tax will apply only to
sales of tangible personally Of Is
cents or more, exempting food, med
icine and specially taxed commodi-
ties. 1t is supplemented by the GUS
tomary-use tax, which is intended to
prevent the importation into the
District of articles which would
otherwise be bought in the District
we're it not for the sales tax. While
the enforcement Of the retail sales
tax should be left to the discretion
Of the District Commissioners, the
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Really Relief, Tapping
Ability Resources
Proposed
levies on SoIories,
SuIes Linked
Under Plan

A condensed version of the Dis
trict of Columbia tax study, as made
by the experts employed by the
Joint Congressional Committee on
Internal Revenue Taxation, follows:
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ARGUMENTS ON HIGH PRICES.
There are those who argue that
speculation in real estate in the Dis
trict of Columbia has forced prices
to abnormally high levels and that,
although assessed values closely ap-
proximate sales values, indicating
full assessment. the sales prices
themselves are inflated. The argu-
ment Is based on some intuitive ap-
prehension which foresees eventual
slump In prices with q consequent
situation where property is greatly
overassessed. In essence the people
who hold this view maintain that
assessed values should not be placed
IN hne with real estate prices estab-
hshed by the operation OF q real
estate trust but should take account
OF this peculiar situation. If the
purchaser is willing to pay the price
asked for the property, for purposes
Of economic comparison 1t is difncult
70 md any other basis Of measure
ment. It would involve endless dis
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18
RETHEL A. n. z. CHURCH
Rev. w. NJ. Camper, pastor
]. s. Jefferson, reporter

Sunday school opened at 9:45
by the supt. J. S. jefferson. 30 MN
utes were dedicated to the lesson
There was a nice attendance.
Morning service was spent by the
choir with singing. Scripture lesson
from Matt. 9Th chapter and the
Goth verse, after which Rev. Camp
e. made a splendid talk on the
founder of the African Methodist
Church. Mr.. J. D. Lewis made a
splendid talk concerning Negro his
tory week. Our attendance was
fine. We had a large number OF
visitors. You are always welcome
to Bethel.
Our Union service was held at
Clair Chapel. Rev. Storey brought
us a wonderful message. Text, was
Como and See. The music was by
his wonderful choir. The Union SER
vice will be held at Bethel February
10th and the sermon will be by Rev
Hancock.
Prayer and class, Wednesday OF
each week.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18

TO take place Wednesday night,
March 1, at the Savoy Ballroom.
Proceeds from this affair will
DO used to carry on the Guilds well
fare cultural program in behalf Of
colored performers.
In addition to Mayor LaGuardia,
those forming the committee IN
clude Tallulah Bankhead, Rep. B.
Barton, Mrs. Bessye ]. Beardes, E.
Simms Campbell. Mrs Thebma j.
Carter, Mare Connolly. Mrs. Ber-
tina Mac Cotton, Vinton Freddy,
Fred R. Moore, Commissioner Paul
Moss, Rep. Caroline O'Day, DIR.
C. B. Powell, Justice Charles &.
Toney, Carl Van Vechton, Perry
Watkins, Orson Welles, Walter
White, DIR. Wiley N. Wilson, and
DR.. Louis T. Wright.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18
CLEAvES TEMPLE CINE.
CHURCH
Rev. L. A. Storey, Pastor
Beatrice Gray. Reporter

Sunday school opened at regu-
lar hour. Because of the sudden
change in the weather, attendance
was not so good. Rev. Rosser. Pre-
siding Elder of Missouri District
spoke to the Junior Church. At IL
o'clock Rev Rosser preached from
Ii Sam. 2:12. The spirit held sway
at Cleaves Temple beginning with
Junior Church and stayed with us
through out the day. At 3 o'clock
Rev. G.. d. Hancock preached the
sacramental sermon. His choir sang
Sunday night we worshipped in
Union services at st. Clair Chapel.
Rev. Story preached at Cleaves
Temple. The choir sang. The
League was held at the usual hour.
Monday night, Rev. Rosser clos
ed his meeting with quarterly con-
ference. He left Monday night, we'll
pleased with the progress of the
church under the leadership of
Rev Story. The sick reported, Mrs,
Ivers Hayes and Bernice Gray.
Both are able to be out again.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18

Six o'clock YPM well attended.
The school was impressed by the
wonderful explanation on the Life
of Joseph" BY Betty Bowie AID
Jimmie Shelton We was glad to
have present, Mrs. Naomi Greer.
Evening message by pastor. We
was taught a lesson on results
IF Holy Living, which was food
for our souls telling US we must
be humble to live holy. And will ng
to put of and mortify the things
that will hinder US from living
Holy and be followers Of God as
dear children with willing hearts
TO obey the word of God.
Everyone is welcome.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18
CHURCH NEWS

day school.
Morn ng worship at 11:00 o'clock
with deaeons in charge of devotion
al service. Song by the choir. Pray
err for sick by Rev. Caldwell. Song
by the choir. An inspiring SER
mon preached by Rev. Reynolds.
Visitors were Mr.. and Mrs. Ousley
Zion Baptist Church, Juanita
Smart, 2316 North 2Sth Ave. st.
Benedict.
BYPU 6 o'clock with Mr.. Harold
Reynolds, in charge. Song Teacher
took charge of their classes. Sun
day there will be a debate between
the two Immtedmeted group,
(Which is the gratest Fire OF Wat
ei." You all are welcome to come.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18
FIRST CHURCH OF
= DELIVERANCE
2426 Lake st.

Services Sunday noon 6 o'clock.
Bible call, 6 evening, Tuesday,
Thursday 8 p. m.
Rev. Alfred Thomas. Pastor
Rev. Frank Johnson, Asst Pastor
Jessie Latiolas, Reporter
Rev F. Johnson returned from
Chicago, Pastor has been i'll past
week, better at this writing.
Musical featuring Madame Eng
lish Parish, Monday 8 o'clock Feb
ruary 81. Mrs. Beatrice Jackson
celebrated her birthday with the
birthday of Rev. A. Thomas, Feb.
10 at the home of Mrs. Matte
Thomas, 2520 Patrick Ave. Love-
ly luncheon was served and a pleas
ant time was had by all.
The party ended by a mock mar
rage of pastor and Mr.. Jackson.
We invite you to visit the friend
ly little church.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18
MT. CALVARY COMMUNITY
CHURCH
Rev. r. W. Johnson. Pastor
Mrs. Edna Mitchell. Reporter

Sunday school at 9:45 o'clock
open by the superintendent, Sister
Edna Mitchell. There was a nice
attendance.
HOO Service was opened by
singing. Our pastor brought the
message from Act. 10 Chapter Is
verse. Subject, the Broadness of
God. We had a gospel treat.
Three thirty o'clock the Sunday
school alliance met with us We
had a wonderful lesson and Mt.
Calvary Sunday school received
both Banners.
6 Up Union meeting opened by
president Sister Moody. Union was
taught by Sister Edna Mitchell.
Lesson was found in 8 chapter OF
Romans, from 9 to 1S verses.
Eight o'clock service was opened
by the choir, singing 1.-THE LORD
il in his Holy Temple" The mes
sage was brought by Our Pas
tor from 5 chapter of st. John
8 and 6 verses. Subject: Will yor
be made whole. We had a wonder.
full shout. f1,nday night board
meeting and Pastors Aid.
Beginning Tuesday nights, Rev
George Moss of Chicago. a greai
prophet will be with us, come ant
hear him. February "a tn at Para.
disc Baptist Church the choir is
sponsoring a musical. Tickets are
ten cents.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18
CHURCH OF GOD
z025 North Path st
Elder 8. s. Spaught, pastor

Sunday school opened at the us
ual time. Attendance was good.
The lesson, Peter Heals a Lame
Man" Story well taught, teaching
us that we must be filled with the
power of God if we expect TO help
others.
At IL o'clock message by the
pastor. Subject: He took him aside
from the multitude. st. Mark 1923.
Through this inspiring message,
we was made TO know how nee
essary it is for every Christian
to spend more time in being alone
with Jesus in prayer that he
might make known to US the things
that he would have US to do.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18
THIS WEEK
IN RELIGION & THOUGHT
nv ROBERT I. MOODY
We have So many Things Yet To
Do-Pope Plus XI

We have So many Things Yet To
Do-Pope Plus XI
Last week, one of the worlds
great leaders died with these words
upon his lips. Many Catholics
throughout the world mourn the
loss Of Their leader. 1t is true, with
out compromise, that many sincere
Protestant deplpre and disagree
with the tenets and claims Of
Catholicism. But we must respect
talent and craftsmanship. Pope
has gone, we look thoughtfully to-
ward that hour.
In the midst of Affections, Plus
XI continued to be anxious about
world affairs. To many of us, he
seemed to have exchanged "the
devil for the witch" in the Spanish
Crisis. and his entirely bias action
in tho Ethiopian affair, we joy
fully FORGIVE because after all, he
was human-"to err is human
but to forgive is divine"
Realizing this he seemingly did
not want to die now because 1--WE
have 80 many things yet to do"
These are immortal words. We are
living in an upset world; as
Christians we must let our lights
so shine before men that they may
see and glorify our Fathers. Teach
ing, living, practicing, and spread
ing peace is a great task" Think
ing of all of the previous con-
ferences, apostolic letters, treaties,
factings and appeals. then realiz-
ing the present state of world af-
iairs in spite of these efforts we
arc far from our goal for "World
Peace" AS the Pope said. awe
have SO many things yet to do"
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18
POPE Plus XII


One of the outstanding qualities
OF Plus XI, the "Pope of the Mis-
sions", was his deep and constant
solicitude for all the nations and
races who were oppressed or in
any way underprivileged Ethiopia
has been organized on a large scale
for a religious, educational and So
cial apostolate, with divisions in
the provinces, dioceses and smaller
units, where missionaries have now
for months been doing systematic
and effective work.
Upon the assignment of the pre-
sent Apostolic Delegate to the Uni
ted States . CIV years ago, the
special mission was given to him,
to do all in his power to bring the
Faith Of Christ, education and SOC
ial betterment to the Colored race.
And in a later message OF the
august Pontiff to all the Bishops
of the United States, he singled
out for special praise all those who
had been making the spiritual and
educational work among the Col
ored their chief occupation. That
message continued "The education
OF the Negroes on account of their
social condition, has met with many
great obstacles. Nevertheless a
lmong them progress and advance
are noted more and more, and
proof of this is given by many of
these who already hold positions of
culture and leadership. The Cath
olic Church desires such progress
for all and desires that it be in the
full light of the Gospel"
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18
Query Women In
Four More Cities

lance, marvels one Reporter. "In
this way they find relief rom up
setting headaches, nervousness,
and other symptoms of function
al dysmenorrhea' due to malnutri-
ton
Many also tell row. when symp-
toms Indicate the need, CARDUI
in larger doses helps "at the time
to soothe pain and nervousness.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18
NOTABLES
ANNUAL GUILD BALL

New York, Feb. 16-Headed by
Myor FiorelIo H. LaGuardia, pro-
mient figures in public life and of
the theatre, through a Committee
Of Patrons formed this week, ex-
pressed support of the Second An
nual Ball of the Negro Actors
Guild of America, Inc, scheduled
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18

Touring Reporters continue their
Questioning of women and girls in
xhc. South and Vest
TO the question. We're you help
ed by CARDUI?' 9s of the first
1p6 Atlanta users said Eyes. In
DallAs jacksonville. Oklahoma
.:;sA;ity, the average was SO "Yeses"i
b. 80 many women tell us CARDUI
..prcmotes appetite, aids digestion,
- thus helps build up physical resis-
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18
ST. JOHN AME CHURCH
"The Friendly Church
Or. r. A. Adams pastor

The days services at ot. Jonn
were very impressive. The Sun
day school opened at the usual
time with a good attendance in
spite of the bad weather.
Dr.. Adams took his text from
Genesis, 9th chapter, and the 4th
verse, and Act 7th chapter and Goth
verge. His subject was christian
Brotherhood" Some very interest
ing thoughts were as follows: So
cial ills are often due to misunder-
standing. :
Many people today, do not want
to be called his brothers keeper
but they should always remember
that they're songs Sons Of God
and are therefore their brothers
keeper.
The happiest people are those
that live in democracy, although
soma of the democracies have their
weaknesses. Yet, with all its faults
it is perhaps the nearest 70 Chris
tian brotherhood.
Man cannot and will keep the
Golden rule, until he has the real
spirit of God within.
In Jesus Christ. there is no
North, East, South, or West. but
all in one Christion brotherhood.
There should be no hatred beween
tho rich and poor, nor between
races.
The sick of the church are doing
fine. No news names were passed
in. If there are those whose names
wero not called, we pray for their
comfort.
At the Allen Endeavor hour, Rev.
Cole and a group of his young peo-
pie from the First Christian Church
came out and took part n the SER
vice. We are glad to welcome such
contacts as these we had with
this group.
SC. John wants to compliment
Miss Alice Green for the fine work
she is doing in music. Her recital
at the Hillside church last Sunday
was greatly appreciated by all
present.
The Union Service were held
as Clair Chapel ME- Church with
Rev. L. M. Story and his choir
serving
Rev. Story took his text from
ST. John first chapter and 46 verse
His text was "Come and See."
From this text Rev. Storey gave
us many good things to think over.
Some of them are as follows:
To see and then see clearly are
tho things one should want to do.
but we have many who cannot
see.
Yet the worst after all, Is to be
spiritually blind, and not able to
zee. Those who deny the reality
OF Jesus Christ, are blind spiritual
ly. To see Jesus brings great ex-
element of the soul. It is often
good to let people see for them
selves, because men and women
should be able to taste and see
that the Lord is good.
We should never Judge people
from the location from which they
come o where they yer born.
The man who comes to Christ can
SEQ great things. The most i'm
pcrtant thing is come and see Je-
sus for yourself.
The visitors cards turned in were
Mr.. Fred Dixon and J. M. Owens.
We + always glad to see our
visitors.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18

Atlanta, Ga. Cor the More
house college graduates last June,
Ia have found employment in bust
ness, 6 taking up insurance selling,
and among the others are one gro
Gerry store manager. an embalmer,
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18

Orville Cock doesn't do SO bad
for a freshman. but it is pretty
cold weather to go promenading
with the little lady. Oh it was your
cousin, ehi That's what they all
say. There was two.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18

more basketball this season, he had
better get eligible. Or maybe he
is deep in a dream of a certain
"she." I couldn't be right could /.
Kenny??????
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18
U RITIS

RELIEVE PAIN IN FEW MIMurEs
To relieve the torturinG pain of Nenrlth.
Rheumatism. Neuralgia or Lumbaxu in n
few minutes. get the Doctors farmuls
NURITO. Dependable-no opiates. no mar
cstics- Does the work upickly-must relieve
worst PAIN. to your satisfaction In a. few
minutes or money beck at Druggists. Dqn't
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18

Visit the Church in the House,
l Cor. 1910. 1712 N. 25th Street.
Service Sunday IL A. M. Sunday
8 p. m. Wednesday 8 p. m. You
are welcome.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18

I can't screen the atmosphere
to strain out the reason guys call
Tom Watson, Tragedy. He is
always dressed to kill in my lingo.
Don't let them get you down Rag
gedly, oops, I ear Tom.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18

It wont be long now until the
girls will be having their hair done
in the Indian Hair do.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18

What good does it do to the early
bird, l don't like worms.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18

II some people had a little bit
more sense, they would have more
brains than a door knob
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18

What you sew, so shall you rip.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18
AROUND
ABOUT
Dinah Mite
Dinsh Mite

as your new son-in-law a good
provider,"
"He can just about keep my
daughter in gloves. l pay for
everything else.'
"Then he deceived you as to his
circumstances ?"
mo, / remember he merely ask
ed for her hand"
If any girl is at a loss for some
me to carry her pocketbook, she
needs only to see Buddy Kellogg.
Ho seems to enjoy carrying them.
I've aways wondered just how
far back a b~ald-headed man has
to wash his face.
Things We can do Without
Leroy Thomas's (crooning)???
Roscoe Mitchell's pipe.
Mouse Gray's "whata va know
MEMS"
The fountain of youth in the
Popeye Comic trip.
Some women's 30 called hats.
Russell Rudd's "Ain't that a
blipp."
Bobby Blair and Companys Abe
in rotation
Ed Poindexter had a tough time
with the three five year olds that
he was snow-balling the other day.
It's getting so that Katherine
Bogus and Bobby Logan can't
walk home without being accom-
panied by two band members. l
won't give their names, but their
initials are Grant Greene and Ro-
bert Anderson.
The Omaha guide., 1939-02-18

All the 1--WE is gone, or maybe
some of the people we get valen-
tines from don't consider what the
little verse means.