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The Omaha guide., 1939-08-12
THE PUZZLE

All of us are searching for IAN
answer prevailing in a land Of teem-
ing plenty" as the Cornell Law Quar-
terly phrases it. And the Quarterly
observes that it not inconceivable that
the answer might be provided by "the
removal of the present prohibitory
bans on those commercial ventures
which have made the greatest strides
in solving the problems of distribu-
ton"
1t is certainly reasonable to argue
that steady reductions in the cost at
which goods of all kinds are sold to the
consumer, must inevitably result in
greater consumption-with its corol-
laries of a rising standard of living
for all, increased industrial expansion
more opportunity for investor and
and worker, and stimulated product
i've employment. That has always been
true in the past. Progress made in
farm and factory has resulted in anna
zing cuts in the cost of many commo-
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-12

dities, both in the luxury and necessl-
ty classifications. And similar pro-
gress in the machinery of distribution
has been a vital factor in helping pass
these savings on the consumer.
A large number of states prevent
open, honest competition, by the I'M
position of co-called fair trade acts
which permit the manufacturer OF
many articles to stipulate the mini
mum price at which they may be sold,
and thus prevent the low-cost store
from cutting prices below the level
of the high cost, wasteful store. Some
states levy punitive taxes against GER
tain kinds of retail outlets, thus hold
ing prices at artifcially high levels.
Other states use other means-but all
come to the same thing in the end. All
boost the cost of living, penalize the
efficient merchant, and hold down con-
sumption.
There is any amount of evidence in
support of the view that the public
at large would favor elimination of
these structures on fair competition.
More and more of these laws have been
beaten, both in voters ~referendums
anG in legislative sessions, in recent
years. Most of the existing laws were
placed on the books some years ago,
and since then public opinion has had
a chance to changs. They should be
repealed-so that retail business want
ed still more to pass on "teeming plen-
ty" to all.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-12
IVA INVESTIGATION

The Congressional Committee
which investigated the Tennessee Val
ley Authority has finally brought in
two reports-a majority and a minor
ity opinion. AS political observers
point out, opinion divided almost strict
ly along partisan lines. The majority
report very largely favors IVA poll
cies and acts, while the minority report
strongly criticizes many of them. Both
reports, however, find much to criti-
cize in Twas past accounting meth
DDS.
A reading Of the reports reveals
the fact that comparatively little at
tention is paid to basic issues. 1t was
found, for instance, that IVA offici-
ais were not guilty of dishonesty Or
fraud-Which is what was expected.
There is a good deal of talk concerning
the so-called IVA yardstick, but most
of it is vague and indecisive. AS the
Newark Evening News points out,
"Basic questions underlying the whole
scheme of flood and navigation control
and power production, as embodied in
the IVA, remain without satisfying
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-12
NUMBERING CAPITAL

AS the Providence, Rhode Island,
Journal points out, it has long been
contended by economists that Excess
sively high income-tax rates defeat
their own purpose. This contention is
thoroughly supported by a mass of evil
dence derived from the actual expert
ence of the United States Government.
In 1916, for instance, the maxi
mum tax surtax rate on incomes was
Is per cent. Yet the tax derived from
incomes in the 100000 class was al
most as much as it was five years
later, when the miximum rate had
stepped up to 65 per cent. A 500 per
cent increase in the tax collected only
4 per cent more money.
Further, Says the Journal, There
can be no doubt that this small gain
was offset many times over the virtu-
ally forced diversion of funds from
active industry into tax-exempt secur
tiles. In short, the loss of potential in
come for the Treasury under the ex-
tremely high maximum rate of 1921
it is even higher noW-is incalcuable.
And the loss to the country as a whole,
through expenditure of taX-gathered
funds by a political agency for non
productive purposes, was immeasura-
bly, greater"
1t is becoming constantly clearer
that much of the responsibility for
prolonged depression must be laid at
the door Of our suicidal policy of tax
ing capital and income-both individ-
ual and corporate-to the point where
money is literally driven out of cir
culation. 1t is now proposed that Con-
gress call a convention to amend the
Constitution so that the maximum
rate on income, inheritance and gifts
would be % per cent. Both branches
of the Wyoming legislature have ap-
proved this proposal, as has one branch
each of the Rhode Island and Iowa
legislatures. If that Constitutional
provision were put into effect, indus
try would be encouraged and we would
have taken a long step forward toward
ending our ten-year old depression.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-12
SOCIALISM TAKES HOLD

A bill recently introduced in the
Senate for the purpose of establishing
a permanent Public Works Agency,
could very accurately be given this IL
tie. "a measure to establish and ex-
tend socialism in the United States"
For several years, the federal gov
eminent has been making loans to To-
cal unites of government with which
to build publicly-owned electric plants
the great bulk of which are completely
unnecessary, and simply duplicate ade-
quate existing private facilities. The
amount of the federal gift was 80 per
cent at first and has since been raised
to 45 per cent. This astonishing policy
of substituting towns with tax money
so that they might destroy private en-
terprise, was justified as creating &C.
mergency' employment.
Now, under the bill recently intro
duced, this s~o-called emergency" poll
cy would be made permanent. And the
amount which the government might
give" to borrowing towns and power
districts would be increased to &c and
two-thirds per cent.
So here is another body blow to
private investment and private en-
ployment-and it comes squarely on
the heels of high-sounding political
pledges of cooperation with industry.
The utilities, given a fair break, could
very possibly spend more money for
expansion and %betterment than any
other single industry. And it takes no
economist to understand that the spec
ter of subsidized, tax-free government
competition has made capital avoid
this industry like a plague. A single
set of figures tells the story. In the ten
years ending with 1882, the average
annual new capital put into the indus
try by the public amounted to $638, 900
600. The six-year average from 1888 to
1888, inclusive, dropped to a measly
S35,OOO,OOO. The policy of the govern
ment was beyond all doubt The domin-
ating factor in that stupendous de-
cline.
And now it is proposed by suppos-
edly responsible lawmakers that the
policy of spending the money Of all the
citizens to build unnecessary duplicate
power facilities for a few chosen areas
be made a permanent thing! It is any
wonder that industry views the future
with growing alarm-and simply sha-
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-12
ELIMINATING

Writing in Manufacturers News,
E. E. Laxman goes thoroughly into
the problem of transportation. And he
comes to the conclusion reached by
many another expert-that the only
way is to bring an end to public favor
itism of certain carriers, as expressed
through subsidies.
Some common carriers, notably the
waterways and commercial motor car
riers, have been subsidized, directly or
indirectly, to an amazing extent with
tax dollars. The current annual report
of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion goes into the subject in great de-
tail. For example, it says Private
capital and enterprise have been re-
sponsible only in part for this trans
portation revolution. The extraordin-
airy development of highway transpor-
tation could not have been accomplish
ed, save for the expenditures of billions
of dollars of federal funds. Public
funds have likewise been responsible
for the building of the Panama Canal
anG for the construction or improve
ment of many inland waterways, har-
bors, and docks. Similar aid has been
given to air transportation. The vast
increase in the supply of transporta-
tion facilities this accomplished was
made without any general plans, pre-
vision of results, or attempt to shape
or control them or the part of the gov
eminent. In considering a sound trans
portation policy for the nation for the
future, the Importance of this subject
(tax subsidies) is manifest, particular
ly in view of the rapid growth of pri-
vate transportation"
What has been the result of our
chaotic policies? In Mr.. Laxman's
words, 1--WE have an u%nintegrated set
of transportation facilities, expanded
beyprid our natid1al necessities, re-
ceiving markedly different treatment
at the hands Of the pubic, and compet-
ing on a dog-eat-dog basis for a
diminished total volume of traf-
fic, to the economic disadvantage not
only of the transportation industry but
of the nation as WELL"
Here, then, is the problem. The cure
obviously lies in a sweeping overhaul
of u obsolete, unintegrated transpor-
tation policy to the end that all carri-
ers shall be treated alike, that non
shall be favored or penalized, and that
each type of carrier shall be allowed,
on a fair competitive basis, to serve the
public to the maximum of its abilities.
The Omaha guide., 1939-08-12

kes its head in wonder and uncertainty
when periodic pledges of political CO.
operation with private capital appear
in the headlines
Evening star., 1939-10-04
Preceding Brothers
Fame Annoying 10
6. ". Freshmen

This business of following in the
footsteps of an older brother is be-
ginning to annoy a couple of prom
ising George Washington freshmen
no end, they have let it be known,
but apparently nothing can be done
about it.
They are Jim O'Brien, 2OO-pound
kid brother of the Colonials' best
known court star, Tommy O'Brien,
who graduated last year, and Ray
Fenlon, whose brother Johnny is re-
membered as one of the downtown
schools greatest ball carriers.
Schoolmates took one look at
Jim's bulk and wagged their heads.
Hell never be as good as Tom
N.Y." they said.
In scrimmage Ray got away for a
35-yard run, but was chased out of
bounds, and again the boys shook
their heads.
Johnny would have gone for q
touchdown"
Another Fenlon, incidentally, Bud,
is at Notre Dame.
Evening star., 1939-10-04
BEE &HE: + s #

Roland OF chess masters, COUGHING
his lance against the worlds great
and with a disarming grin abandon
ing both sword and buckler when he
faces young and inexperienced
knights of the chessboard.
First Show at Chess Lounge.
Unlike knights Of old, he rides
with his fair lady at his side and no
doubt she lends encouragement to
him as his quixotic soul maps out
new lands to conquer while fate
drives him on and on in his search
for the grail Of Caissa. Some say
he found in Guatemala q land of
milk and honey and that, after his
brief itinerary Of handshaking In
the United States he will go back to
dwell in Guatemala City.
On October 13 the world blindfold
champion is booked for eight tables
Of blindfold chess at 1886 I street
NV. In the Social Chess Lounge
under Chess Divan Club auspices.
Three players may reserve q table
at 81 each and consult against the
champion. N. p. Wigginton Of 808
Evening star., 1939-10-04
BY WALTER McCALLUM.

Conditions being as they are
somewhat dour and dismal under
foot-as far as busting par is con-
cerned on real championship golf
course, Fred Mcleod, the grizzle-
faced gent in whose honor the
Middle Atlantic pro golfers will
stage 72-hole tourney for their
sectional championship beginning
tomorrow, definitely believes that no
one in the stellar parade will come
close to busting par.
Not only that, but Freddie, who
happens to be the national P. G. A.
senior champ, which means he is
somewhat of a golfer in his own
right, doesn't think any one will
come within 10 shots of par over the
Columbia Country Club course.
The man who shoots 290 will win
the tournament" says Freddie. Just
like that. He makes no bones about
the statement. Indeed where the
pros are accustomed to winning with
scores away down there below par,
Freddie (who should know better
than any one) thinks the Columbia
course will make monkeys of a lot
of guys who can knock par for a
row of ash cans on most other
layouts.
These ginks," says Freddie. in
somewhat inelegant language,
aren't going to find this track any
soft spot. It's soft all right. meaning
the fairways, and that will make it
tougher. What I mean is that we
already have watered course and
with the rain we have had over
the week end it's going to be plenty
soft and tough. Some Of the boys
who are used to playing mashie
niblick second shots are going to
have full wooden club seconds to
some of these para holes. And they
some of them. I figure that the
fellow who averages around 72 and a
fraction will win this tournament" "
How long will the course play?"
I asked Freddie, the fellow who
knows more about Columbia than
Greenkeeper Fits.
Will Play 1000 Yards Long.
"Oh, it isn't long. as long courses
CO." said the Mcleod. Its some
where between $500 and 6.700 yards.
Call it $500, from the tees we'll use
But it will actually play around 1000.
What I mean to say is that at most
of the holes you won't get any roll
at all. You will make up a little
by knowing that you can fling any
kind of a shot up to the greens,
knowing it will stick. But getting
there is going to be quite problem
1t looks to me to be tournament for
the boys who can pole 'em straight
and far at the same time, with en-
phasis on the far"
Who do you like?" I was full of
questions And Freddie had plenty
of answers. That Walper looks good.
And you can't overlook Witty Cox.
Al Houghton is very good player,
Evening star., 1939-10-04
81 D. C.. Linkswon1en to PLAY
In MARYLAND State Event

Ninety-one feminine players from
Washington clubs have entered the
Maryland State Golf Association
field day tourney at Indian Spring
tomorrow. An hour, from 10 to II
am, has been reserved for Balti-
more entrants. Players are urged
to bring caddies to Indian Spring.
Pairings follow:
FIRST TEE.
SIS IHnse,:sr Mrs. J. 1MaS Powell M1s MaH Mss; r;
Hills MANI: $50 Mrs. J. F. Gross (ColJ.
Kenzie (Col0: s:55. Mrs. H. A. Knox
(CongD Mrs. J. J. Mccarthy (Cong3. Mrs.
c. E. Stewart tCongD.
900: Mrs Florence oSdirey, p. D3, p.
Ken. Mrs George Goetzman lcong :;
g;o5. Mrs. H; J; C1oper DeI MMsno, Man. Mrs Mrs;
Goodman (Wood0 9:1O: Mrs. Betty Meek
Myro1 Il 81 bsvJ Nc coSs s!fTR ss 4 Mrs 81 M5s g.
Mrs: R. C. Jones iconEl: go. Mrs: !
tconsS. Mrs. 8. q. Eibie tcons.l: e:at.
Mrs. r. A. Lacey (Col.). Mrs. g. E. Pugh
MANI. Mrs. H.. L, simcoe MANI; $50.
Mrs. sbsrns G. Il F. Med1sy NJ My, 4 e. dI.; Mrs; T. "
SM.n.{ s;4o: Mrs. !. Il. .SuiiosE d: ),
W.: w., a. ~: ,'isasis5 s:ss t.. "a r. 4 nshss;
Evening star., 1939-10-04

Taylor street NE. is accepting reser-
vations for this exhibition.
On october IA Koltanowski plays
simultaneously Is tables of visual
chess and three of blindfold chess
at Hotel Gordon under the SPONSOR
ship of the Capital City Chess Club.
The same reservation fee as given
above prevails for non-club mem
bers, but club members pay only
half of this fee.
Chess Director Ariel Mengarini Of
1905 Thirty-second street N. w. is
handling reservations for c. c. C. G.
Colonna Problem Tourney.
The fall problem solving tourney
is under way, as announced in The
Star last Sunday. You may par.
ticipate. Merely solve the problems
as they are published in The Sum
day Star and Wednesday Evening
Star chess columns.
The winner will receive q set Of
loaded plastic chessmen. For fur-
ther details turn to Chess" In thu
sports section Of The Sunday Star
for october l.
Evening star., 1939-10-04

{ 1keno 7 Nm Mrs snJ, J: Y. srowner MANI, Mrs.
Bussr Msn .'a a5 RsS Mra MR Wsm Mrs. k.f2 iz9
q. D., Mrs. 3. Taylor q. D.: 1000.
Gruhen cap; Mrs. H; j; simons MANI.
TENTH TEE.
s:45; Mrs. Charles Range q. d.: Mrs.
yss M4s 5ssss h Mir Thu5itsR T. %sn ~. fSS M
Myers Mani Mrs. H 70" [. Lacey W (ManJ.
900. Mrs. ThornburR iKen) Mrs 6.
Janni (Cnng). Mrs. H c. Beach (Man0;
9:05. Mrs. Frank Hanrahan tCap). Mrs
Ralph Lillibridge (Arg0. Mrs. w. B. Jarvis
SColo: e:10; Mrs. John Lever Il. s.. Mrs
Woodlief Thomas (Ken). Mrs; william
HSsS Gs1s Kns M. PIP ssTso MRS ATeSs con. MGN,t MI
J. c. Wilkinson tCons.): s:2o, Mrs. r. T.
1conE5. Mrs. W. IL Callahan MAN.; S:35.
Mrs. Stuart Smith tArg). Mrs r. c. Jewell
tArRo: Mrs. Bert Gamble MANI: $40.
Mrs. A. J. Hamilton (Arg.). Mrs Ed, Wild
%ayer Arg ob, Ms pa1l nasan g.. Ars2
Sharp tK.nS. MIS-. fsh Stephen nsi de S ia Mater a
Mrs P. J. Winkler 1CongJ.
A. swinsle iConx) Mrs H K. Harrisan
(Cong): .a:h0. Mrs. A. d. Kane (Ken),
Mrs. NJ. A. Miller (Ken.). Mrs. H. A. Byrne
Mrs: Heu.top Hsrper !consl: Mrs, q =
6sn ci9s B. 'oGo T. ss: n:' sss. ssIs;.' a4s soa.
A. Ne6 (Nan.),
Evening star., 1939-10-04
1000 B|eacher Seats
Added for Midget
Auto. Racing

Plans for the Capitol Speedway's
celebration of midget auto racing's
sixth anniversary tomorrow night
went forward apace today with an
announcement that 1000 bleacher
seats have been installed to care
for an overflow crowd.
Hundreds of fans were turned
away last week when all available
sitting and standing room was oc-
cupied and track officials hope to
avoid a repitition of that this time.
Musty Musgrove, appearing here
with the Calvacade of Sports next
week. will carve the first slice out
of a gigantic birthday cake in the
infield, and other formalities will be
observed. Musgrove Is a pioneer in
the sport, having staged the first
race ever held in California where
the kiddy-kars were introduced.
A 50-lap race for a purse Of $500
will feature the program.
Evening star., 1939-10-04
BY PAUL J. MILLER.

When Georges Koltanowski of
Antwerp arrives to pay his respects
officially to the rank and file and
upper crust Of chess players in the
Nations Capital, one of the most
adventurous spirits among living
masters will set foot on District soil.
He is to give exhibitions here Fri
day and Saturday, October Is
and IA.
A chess master with a sense of
humor. Imagine such a weird hu-
man. A chess genius with the gift
of narrative, who can speak to you
of strange happenings on his tray
els in foreign lands where one must
know many tongues. A rowing buc-
cancer, whose commission in life is
the hi-jacking of the lovers of chess
wherever they may be found.
To that end Koltanowski, chess
blindfold champion of the world,
travels necessarily. giving exhibi-
tions Of his uncanny skill at blind
fold play Che has played no less
than "a boards at one time without
sight of any, combining it with
visual games and tossing in humor-
Gus lectures for full measure.
He has done well, this modern
Evening star., 1939-10-04
Angels Release Hunnu;
Stotz May Manage

LOS ANGELES, Oct. R.-
James Harrison (Truck) Hanna,
manager Of the Los Angeles club
Of the Pacific Coast League, has
been given his unconditional release.
Unofficial channels said Arnold
GiggeD STATE, veteran outfielder,
might become manager If he wants
the job.
Hanna. had been with the Angels
Is years. He was a catcher with
the New York Yankees In 1916
17-18.
The Angels won 10 games in Q
row as the season started, then went
into a tailspin and wound up in
third place.
Evening star., 1939-10-04
Sggy Soem Mighty Mite oMape With Average of 130 Two LEAGUES
From the
Press Box
Bitter Thought Of Law
Might Help Derringer
BY JOHN LARDNER,

NEW YORK, Oct. 4 (NA.N.A).-
There is no more obliging fellow in
baseball than William McKechnie,
manager of the Cincinnati Reds.
Some weeks ago your correspondent
recommended that William pitch
Paul Derrlnger instead of Bucky
Walters in the opening game of the
World Series. Mr.. McKechnie now
says he will do so.
Congratulations on accepting my
suggestion" said your correspondent
to the Red leader as soon as the
team arrived here. You couldn't
have listened to sounder advice"
"Uh huh," said Mr.. McKechnie.
"What are you talking about?"
Outside of his absent-m -mindedness
McKechnie is great fellow, and
your correspondent is proud to be
a member of his board of strategy,
mum oering 7901,0 ,022
Ironically, this Derringer was a
hunted outlaw in New York State,
where he will do his stuff in the
World Series, during the early sum-
mer of 1899. There was a little
matter of legal judgment of $4,000
hanging over Paul's head, and when
the Reds came to New York and
Brooklyn. as the schedule required
them to do at decent intervals, they
parked Mr.. Derringer 10 feet outside
the State line, hard by fire plug,
to be called for later,
Evening star., 1939-10-04
WE'LL Wants S11,5O0
For Archy 10 Meet
Jeffra Again
Turner, Aheorn Become
Rival Bidders; Boxers
Homes Seek Bout

With congressional action threat
ened to force his hand and Bal
timore and Providence bidding
against Washington for the re-
turn match between Featherweight
Champion Joey Archibald and Har-
ry Jeffra, AL WE'LL, the champions
agent, today announced he gladly
will sign for the bout for the small
consideration of $11,500.
This is a paltry $500 increase
over the guarantee allegedly paid
Mr.. WE'LL for permitting his client
to appear here in his late, lamented
duel with Jeffra, and is justified.
he feels, by the violent wave Of
publicity created by the decision In
Archibald's favor
Probe Is Theatened.
Meanwhile, congressional atten-
ton was focused on the matter by
Representative Ambrose j. Kennedy
of Maryland, who announced he
would join Senator Edwin c. john
son in demanding national in
vestigation Of the sport unless such
match is arranged. He issued
his statement after comforting with
Maj Ernest w. Brown and Heine
Miller, chairman and secretary, re-
spectively, of the District Boxing
Commission. Mr.. Miller. president
Of the National Boxing Association,
also is endeavoring to marshal his
forces in an effort to bring the
bout here and redeem the Capitals
sporting reputation.
Bidding for the fight is consider
ably more active than 1t was for the
original engagement. and on the
local scene Goldie Ahearn and Joe
Turner, erstwhile partners, appeared
arrayed against one another in de-
termined effort to promote it.
Ahearn, who has the field to himself,
temporarily at least, following Tur-
ner's withdrawal from the firm,
wants the match, and the statement
issued by Representative Kennedy
made note of the fact that Turner
has an indoor site available capable
of seating championship crowd.
Guarantee Is First Step.
Baltimore wants the match be-
cause it Is Jeffra's home town, and
because his manager, Max Waxman,
owns the club that would promote it.
Providence is bidding for it because
AL WE'LL allegedly is stockholder in
its largest f1stic agency. Mr.. WE'LL,
however, must have $11 500 guaran-
teed before even considering the site,
although Ahearn feels he can obtain
the match for another 10 grand.
Another development as events
leading up to the hotly debated con-
test unreeled at a dizzy pace was
that Archibald went into action with
shot of novocaine in his right hand
to deaden the pain of that injured
paw. It is rumored that the hand
was damaged in training, but he re-
fused to call off the bout, figuring
second postponement would strangle
in the show. The injection sup
posedly was timed with the inter-
mission to get the benefit of its
soothing influence during major
portion of the bout. Archibald's
right hand, 1t was said, was useless
throughout the battle for this reason.