Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1939-11-08
Southeast Council
Protests Brick for
Armory Facing
Muio Sees False
Economy in Eastern
Area Development

Objection to the use of brick fac
Ing in the construction of the Dis
trict National Guard Armory was
voiced last night by the Southeast
Council of Citizens Associations and
the decision made to notify Presi-
dent Roosevelt and the Board of
commissioners of the action.
William A. Maio, who offered the
motion, termed the plan to substi-
tute glazed brick for limestone or
granite blocks as "ill-advised and
lncongruous" for structure costing
S2OOO,0O0 and declared that a build
Ing OF brick or similar material
would not be in keeping with the
development of East Capitol street
as an Avenue of the States"
In addition to the fact that a
brick structure would appear in Door
contrast to such institutions as the
Folger Library, the Supreme Court
Building and the Congressional Lii
brary, 1t would conflict with the
nature of the State embassies to
be established along the thorough
fare, Mr.. Maio declared. AT the
same time it would not represent
the type OF structural beauty BE-
hitting major entrance to the Ma
tons Capital in accordance with
plans for future development of an
East Capitol street extension into a
Baltimore Washington highway"
Sees Slight Cos. Increase.
Mr. Maio. criticizing the Fine Arts
Commission for approving brick
masonry after originally advocating
some species of stone, pointed out
that use of certain types of stone
would involve a cost of only 2 per
cent more than brick and that if
necessary deficiency appropria-
alton could be provided to make up
any difference of cost.
William F. DuTall also spoke
against the use of brick. The vote
was unanimous.
The council Endorsed Maj. Ernest
Browns recommendation for the adj
dltlon of 125 men to the police
personnel of the District and specified
that Is men be designated to No. 5
precinct and 10 toNo. II should the
recommended number be granted.
c. c. Gillikan proposed that the
council express willingness to CO.
operate with civic groups Of all sec
tons of the city to demand a total
increase of at least 125 men.
Preliminary plans were drawn for
q membership drive contest spon-
sored by the council with member
bodies competing for prize awards
to be offered for the groups enlist
ing the greatest number of citizens.
Orrln Davy, president of the council;
appointed Mr. Maio, Adelbert w.
Lee and Thomas Bethel to serve
on a special committee.
To Study Parking Facilities.
Mr.. Gillikan voiced the need for
parking lot facilities for employees
of the Navy Yard and suggested
that neighboring Government
owned properties be provided for
the purpose. A special committee
comprised of Mr.. Gillikan, Mr.. Maio
and Vernls Absher was appointed
to report on the matter at the next
meeting. Proposals were offered for
remedying traffic conditions on
Eleventh street Sc. during rush
hours, especially at the o street
intersection. but no formal action
taken. A plan to utilize Popes Greek
as part of the sewage system to
serve the Fort Davis area was re-
ferred to the Sewage Committee |
of the group.
Mr.. Malo was voted honorary
president of the Southeast Council |
after being described by delegates
as one of the ranking civic leaders
OF the section and founder of the
council Mr. Maio completed his
fifth consecutive term as president
last month.
Appointment of standing commit
tee chairmen was announced by Mr..
Davy. Delegates serving are Ernest
j. Read, Congress Heights, schools:
Mr.. Absher, Southeast, streets and
bridges; T. w. Warren, Washington
Highlands, sewers and water; Mr..
Gillikan, Lincoln Park, public utili-
ties and traffic; G. A. Barker, Randle
Highlands, parks and recreation;
Mr.. Maio, Southeast, fire and police,
and Mr.. Lee, Randle Highlands. law
and legislature. Eight member bod
les were represented last night. The
meeting was held in No. II police
precinct.