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Evening star., 1939-10-01
Militia Units Held
Short on Equipment

SeN<ASo oA lllC 4lCCuo Va tllS dl1llCu
land forces, in connection with ma
tional defense plans, have shown
that equipment for supplies for
many units of the National Guard
are considerably such. The short
ages include gas masks, motor equip
ment and medical equipment, but it
was said that steps will be taken
to fill these shortages as funds
become available. A special study
is being made of the motor equip
ment requirements and, while pres
ent figures indicate that militia
units are confronted with shortage
OF 9,840 vehicles which they should
have for notifications, these figures
may be changed somewhat.
There is serious shortage of
modern signal equipment. The pres
ent procurement program, it was
said, provides for replacement of
much of the obsolete and unser-
viceable equipment under the old
four-year plan. A policy has been
established, in carrying out this
program, of giving each year the
greater part of the available re-
placements to the National Guard
units which are to take part in
Army maneuvers in the following
year. There is said to be a marked
need for telephone replacement
throughout the National Guard. since
all old telephones are of World War
manufacture.
The States and the District of
Columbia now are said to have at
least one complete medical field
outfit for training purposes, but
the National Guard Bureau points
out that 1t has required the strictest
economy in the disbursement of ap-
preparations to accomplish this. A
new pattern battalion medical equip
ment is necessary for each line
regiment or separate unit for mobil-
ization emergency. These are to be
supplied when funds are made avail
able. Six cavalry regiments have
been supplied with a medical pack
equipment and it is hoped, it was
said. that all remaining cavalry
regiments can be SO equipped during
the current fiscal year.
In the case Of gas masks, 100 were
procured last year, but these only
provided for replacement of un-
serviceable masks. The ratio "
the National Guard still remains
at 8 masks per 100 men, which
the National Guard Bureau au-
thorities hold to be entirely made
quate for proper chemical warfare
training. The shortage of gas masks
Is held to be one of the most
serious equipment shortages In the
National Guard.
In the National Guard Air Corps
the allotment Of planes has been
increased and 1t was planned to
allot each squadron one additional
airplane Of training or similar type
for use by Air Corps instructors
in giving instrument flying instruc-
ton and for fight checks in connec-
ton with aeronautical ratings. All
of the tactical planes now are
equipped with radio sets.
The searchlight supply for anti
aircraft regiments Is said to be
wholly unsatisfactory, but plans
have been made to take care OF
these with appropriations available.
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talon on October "a at the Hecht
Parking Building at $3.50 pm. 1t
is awarded to those who have at
tended four annual field training
periods of not less than IA days
each and have attended with an
organized unit of the Reserve 80
per cent of all scheduled drills each
year for four consecutive years. In
addition the fitness report of officers
and the average service record
markings of the men must be of
such high standards as to indicate
their military proficiency.
The following will be awarded the
medal: 1t. Col. Harvey L. Miller,
Maj. William w. Stickney, Capt. JUS
tice M. Chambers, Capt. Ralph M.
King, Capt. Charles B. Nerren. Capt.
Otho L. Rogers, First 1t. Robert E.
Copes, jr.; First 1t. Alfred M. Marks,
First 1t. William r. Via, Second
1t Charles 1. Britt, Marine Gunner
Myron E. Thompson, sr.; Sergt. Maj.
Harry F. Volkman, @. M. Sergt.
James G. Neff, First Sergt. Donald
j. Nevin. First Sergt. Dewey G.
Graham. First Sergt. Harry w. War;
ner, Gunnery Sergt. Julius H. Lam
ham, Gunnery Sergt. Paul L. Law
son, Supply Segrt. David Bloom,
Plat Sergt. Walter w. White, Sergt.
Clark H. Baldwin, Sergt. Karl H.
Becker, Sergt. Raymond F. Bogk,
Sergt. Walter A. Johnson, Corpl.
Roy E. Cole, Corpl. Oliver H. Craw-
ford, Corpl. Woodrow H. Dillon,
Corpl. Claude E. Kelley, Corpl. Earl
L. Otey and Corpl. George Palyfair.
In addition medals will be pre-
sented to the following members
of the Medical Detachment: Robert
L. jenkins, Ira E. La Londe, Fred
erick w. Vine, William E. Davis,
Ralph L. Rector and Francis x.
Alexander.
In message to members of the
battalion 1t Col Miller, battalion
commander, urged that every effort
be made to recruit the battalion
to full strength. In recent weeks
quite a few members have asked
for their discharges in order to
enlist in the Regular Army, Navy,
Marine Corps and Coast Guard,
thus leaving vacancies in the ranks
of the Reserve battalion which is
subject to call as unit.
Applicants for enlistment are ex-
amined every Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings at 458 Indiana avenue
NV Age limits are from II to 35.
There are vacancies in the four
local rifle companies and in the
band. Applicants may also apply
to Company E at Alexandria and
Company F at Rockville. There is
also vacancy for a typist-stenog-
rapher in Headquarters Company.
Staff Sergt. Alfred M. Burnell of
Company B has been awarded the
Yangtze Service Medal for his
three years service with the Regu-
lars in China.
Allen F. Jones has completed the
eviator's course of the Marine Corps
Institute and has been awarded his
certificate of graduation. Pvts. Mel
ven R. Oliver and Robert w. Ryner-
son have been awarded their Ger
tificate of graduation from the
Platoon Leaders School at Quantico.
Evening star., 1939-10-01
Maj. John A. Maigret
Elected D. A. Y. Unit Head

Maj. John A. Maigret, native of
Paris. France, but now an American
citizen, was elected commander of
National Capital Chapter, Disabled
American Veterans, at a recent
melting.
He served In the United States,
Canadian and French armies during
the first World War, was many times
cited for gallantry in action, and his
decorations include the Legion of
Honor, Military Medal, Croix de
Guerre with seven palms and two
stars, Verdun Medal, Pilot Service
Q914, British War Medal, Mons
Star, Salonika- a-Poland, Servia Serv-
ice and Korageorvitch, Poland Serv-
ice and Polish Eagle, Polka Restitu-
ton and Belgian CroiX de Guerre.
He received a commission as major
in the flying forces of the French
Army, and was a staff sergeant in
the American Air Service. He re-
Gently declined a commission as
colonel in the French Army because
of his American citizenship. His
wife is native of Kentucky and
they have four children.
Others elected and who will be in
stalled at the october meeting by
Department Comdr. Walter c. Hess
are: John A. Smith, senior vice COM
mander; Harris c. Hargraves, first
junior; Vincent Barrone, second
Junior; Clyde Hall, third junior;
Archie r. OFT, treasurer; Edgar
N. Goad, adjutant; Robert Slater,
Judge, advocate; Penn H. How
ard. chaplain; Edmond Baldwin,
officer of the day. Trustees are
William r. Beall, Earl D. Harrell,
John T. Hicks, and Department Ex-
ecutive Committee, John A. Maigret,
John T. Chichester, william B. Co.
vert, Robert Slater, John A. Smith.
Evening star., 1939-10-01
National Union

Senator Charles P. Ferguson, east
ern representative of the National
Union Assurance Society, addressed
Mckinley Council in Northeast Ma
sonic Temple. He has started a
drive for new members in 26 cities.
President Garland P. Webb pre-
sided. Eulogies were delivered for
the late Senator William j. O'Brien
and George w. Wallace. William A.
Gibson was elected trustee. A ban
quet was given by this council in
honor of Mr.. Ferguson.
Meetings in Woodmen of the
World Hall are: Monday. Executive
Board and Hospital Service Associa-
ton. Friday, Victory Council.
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Meetings This Week.

Monday-Lincoln Post, Ar
cade Hall, Fourteenth street
and Park road NV; Stephen
P. McGroarty Post, Soldiers,
Sailors and Marines Club.
Tuesday-George Washington
Post, 1910 Rhode Island avenue
NV; Vincent B. Costello Post,
Carleton Hotel; Cooley-McCul-
Tough Post, Veterans of Foreign
Wars Club, Seventeenth and
L streets NV; Second Divis-
ion Post, Colonial Hotel.
Wednesday - Sergt. Jasper
Post. Pythian Temple; Colum-
bia Post, Soldiers, Sailors and
Marines Club.
Thursday-Jane A. Delano
Post, 1746 K street NV; Fort
Stevens Post, Stansbury Hall,
Georgia and Colorado avenues
NV; Department of Labor
Post, 209 Pennsylvania avenue
Sc.
Friday-Department of Agri-
culture Post, Room 1899, De-
partment of Agriculture.
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Legislative Program
Planned on Benefits
For Ex-Service Men
Y. F. W. Committee to
Meet Weekly on
Friday Nights

The Legislative Committee of the
District of Columbia Department,
Veterans of Foreign Wars, at its
last meeting, made arrangements
to devise legislative program of
benefits for eX-service men. Meet
ings of the committee will be held
weekly on Fridays at 8 pm. James
B. Hogan is chairman.
The Bowling League has opened
Evening star., 1939-10-01
Meetings This Week.

Monday-Council of Admin
istration, District Building.
Tuesday-Military Order of
the Cootie, 935 G place NV.
Wednesday - Overseas Mill
tary Band, National Guard Ar
mory.
Thursday - Squality Walter
Reed Post, Pythian Temple; H.
L. Edmonds Post. Hamilton Ho-
tel: " F. w. Bowling League,
1926 Wisconsin avenue NV.
Friday-Follow Me Post, 100
L street NV; Advance Post,
100 L street NV: United
States Treasury Post, l0l5 L
street NV; Armistice Day Ball
Committee, 100 l. street NV:
Legislative Committee, 100 L
street NV.
Evening star., 1939-10-01

Reserve officers
tomorrow eve
ming in room
2530 Of the Mu-
nitions Build
ing, when Mai.
Gwynn will out
line the years
work. Two con-
t e r e n es are
S c h e d uled for
T u e S d a y eve
ming, 320th In
f a n try officers
discussing t h e
1899 c. M. T. c.
t r a / n / n g and
/ he Manassas
Evening star., 1939-10-01

tenant in the
9Th Battalion,
Organized Ma
rine Corps Re-
serve. He en-
listed in the
battalion in 1884
and S h or t ly
thereafter was
commissioned a
second lieuten-
ant.
Marine Corps
Reserve service
medals will be
presented to a
number of men,
f 49, lo{
Evening star., 1939-10-01
Knights of St. John
Ladies' Auxiliary

The quarterly meeting of District
No. will be held on Wednesday
at pm. In the Knights Of Colum-
bus Auditorium. The Rev. Louis r.
Miltenberger, chaplain, will speak
on History and Development of the
Altar, Tabernacle and Vestments. /"
Evening star., 1939-10-01
Sons and Daughters Of
Liberty

Justice Council convened Septem-
Der "a with the councillor, Mrs. Ida
Beall, presiding. Mrs. Elizabeth
Shepherd, State councillor; Mrs.
Ethel Fowler, State vice councillor; :;
Mrs. Minnie Steward, State associate
vice councillor, were honored guests.
The council will celebrate its 17th
anniversary on October 5.
Monroe Council will give COW
cred dish supper Tuesday at eos ]
street NV, followed by . meeting.
Evening star., 1939-10-01
Ruinbow Division

IS James E. Witherite, president of
the Distrist Of Columbia Chapter,
announced last week that the 22d
annual midwinter dance will be held
at the Indian Spring County Club
on November 4 at 10 pm. Elmer F..
Neagle, national president, will be
the guest of honor. Members Of the
organization from Maryland, Vir-
ginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey
have also been invited. Frank M.
Stockton Is general chairman.
Evening star., 1939-10-01
Karl F. Haworth Gets
First lieutenancy in
5th Battalion
Marine Corps Reserve
Medals to Be Conferred
October ~ at $50 PM.

Karl F.. Haworth, a former mid
shipman. last week received from
Acting Secretary of the Navy Charles
Edison his commission as first lieu
Evening star., 1939-10-01
October Troop School
Schedule 10 Start
Tomorrow Night
Maj. Gwynn to Outline
Work; Two PorIeys
Tuesday Evening

Members of the 428th Infantry,
Col. West A. Hamilton command
ing. will inaugurate the October
troop school schedule for District
Evening star., 1939-10-01

Japan had 1881 marriages and
A, ,656 divorces last year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20
A Thought for Today
Mayor-Elect Scully Free To Act

\ Conjecture as to the names OF possible
appointees to office under the new adj
ministration of Mayor-elect Scully is the
pastime among the political-minded since
the election. News stories and gossip,
however, are based on pure guess-work
\ because it is known that Mr.. Scully has
not made a single commitment either
before or after election or to close friends
Or officials whose chances of appointment
might be readily assured.
1t is difficult for many Of those versed
in politics either to believe this or to agree
with the procedure, but those who know
the mayor-eect are we'll aware that he
meant to follow to the letter his CAM
! paign pledge of promises to no group or
individual"
The old political order OF promising
everything before election and giving
nothing thereafter was discarded in the
recent campaign, and the mayor-elect
enjoys the enviable position of having
made no commitments. He lost some
support in his campaign by this pro-
gram but apparently was willing to lose
it rather than be fettered by political
promises.
The mayor-elect has been out Of town
resting up after six weeks of strenuous
primary and election campaigning and
will probably be interested to learn, upon
his return that some Of the news re-
porters have made all his appointments
for him during his absence and without
!, consulting him. Such guess work stories
. are embarrassing to those who may and
those who may not be subsequently ap-
: pointed.
! In line with his definite campaign
!. statements, Mr.. Scully, il the opinion of
sclose friends, is certain to take his time,
.s.be sure of the qualifications of his APP
pointees, and select only qualified per-
sons for important positions. Republi-
! cans who voted against him do not hest
Ntate to say that they expect him to give
en- outstanding administration and be-
live him to be 100 per cent sincere in
his pledges of good government
Pressure campaigns of aspiring candi-
, dates or office-Seekers will probably be of
little use unless the person has the ability
ard integrity to fit into program Of eff
Gent and economical city government.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20

the only ones interested in the situation
were the officials most vitality concerned.
There is a growing problem in Connec-
ticut, as well as in other states, where
county jails are still utilized for imprison-
rnent under certain types OF offense. 1t
is problem that demands the attention
Of every one of us, for in sense we are
responsible for the welfare of our less
fortunate brothers. 1t is very likely that
unless a sound substitute for the contin.
ued use of the county jail can be found
it eventually may have to be strapped.
That plan already has strong support in
many quarters.
1t is the opinion of High Sheriff Slavin
and others that fewer jail sentences and
more or higher fines might prove of con-
siderable benefit right now in depopu-
lating the institutions. And that's what
the officials want to do, decrease Jail pop
ulation where it is impossible to provide
adequate occupations for all of the pris-
oners. The idea bears merits in that it
seeks to alleviate conditions that are
rapidly becoming too serious to be over
looked.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20
The War Is On

: The forces are gathering TO oppose the
/, recent recommendation OF State Finance
commissioner O. Glenn Saxon which
would have funds raised through gaso-
line taxes placed in the general fund.
Such income now is not part of the gen.
4. eral fund and as consequence Is not
\ subject to budgeting. And Commissioner
Saxon is firmly convinced that more of
!. the states money should be budgeted in
\ stead of just being received and paid out
by the various departments through
\ which it is raised On that subject he
: probably won't find too much opposition.
I But when he deves into highway de-
partment funds he's apt to find himself
i getting into complications. Whenever
I anybody talks about doing anything with
sthe huge amounts OF money that this
Z department received every year there's an
! argument. Diversion of highway funds
have been fought for so many years now
! that there are legislators who can give
: In their sleep the arguments to be used
: against such proposal. 1t must be point
led out that the customary thing is to
SAY opposition to highway fund diversion
comes mostly from rural regions, but we
think it's more widespread than that.
There are good arguments against
efund diversion. The main one, to our
way OF thinking, is that most of the
money raised by the state highway and
motor vehicle departments comes from
taxation of automobiles and motorists.
The state hasn't yet arrived at the point
where 1t believes that operation of mo-
tor vehicle places on an individual the
duty OF supporting other state depart
mentS and services other than those
vitality linked with such operation. If
these taxes are lucrative, which we all
know they are, and more than sufficient
unto present needs, then a dividend to
the motorist would be appreciated.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20
More Time for Fun

The annual clamor urging you to do
your Christmas shopping early has begun
again, but the stores on Saturday, De-
cember %, will probably be just as jam
med. with riotous last-minute shoppers
as they always are just before the holiday.
This is too bad, because merchants
can't very we'll save their choicest mer-
chandise for the convenience of harrassed
eleventh hour buyers It is also pretty
well established fact that getting your
toes stepped on and your hat pushed
down over your face amid the frenzy of
late shopping doesn't help to develop
Christmas spirit. And salespersons who
should be singing Christmas carols and
hanging holly wreaths will probably spend
Christmas Eve with their feet in mus
tard bath.
Folks who have tried checking off their
holiday purchases early have found the
holiday season to be lot less strenuous,
and lot more fun.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20

We wonder, too, if our city fathers are
not being too optimistic in their hopes for
the local relief situation. 1t has been neces-
sary to dip into the contingency fund set
up for this purpose for some time now.
1t will probably be necessary to do the
same thing next year, although admitted
ly everyone is hoping that 1t won't and
that the local employment situation will
be such that everyone will have good
job and be earning fair and just wage.
to face 1t is to plan for heavy expenses
along this line; if they don't ensue, then
we can all be agreeably surprised and
gratiied.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20

With perplexing matter like the pen
sion item confronting it perhaps the
Board of Finance may be excused from
any expressions it may make about bal
anced budgets, lower tax rates, ETC. Ger
tainly the situation right now confront
ing it is difficult one. And to add to the
confusion no one yet seems to know ex-
actly how many pensions or how much
money is going to be demanded OF the
city i, the coming year. Further than
that as yet no one has probably tried to
approximate how many potential city
employees there are who could retire dur
ing the year 1910 and be eligible for a
pension, no less than 1000, under the
Culhane charter revision act. All of which
makes the sole item of pensions" in the
1910 budget tough one to get around
and discuss both sanely and with an un-
derstanding of what the future holds in
store.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20
Views of The Press

baking powder biscuit and fiap-jack
1t reminded Of an era when red UNI
derwear emphasized the frontier
spirit. But the award given to New
York chef by the Consumers Co.
operative Services, Inc, for his exc
cellence In stewing beef Is significant
that polite society grants dish the
right to wear the palm Of delicacy.
Naturally, Its continued popularity
at the dinner table will depend on
the care with which the meat and
gravy are mixed, and all cooks must
realize tina the days are gone when
beef stew vas merely the leftovers
from last nights roasts. In Q sense,
the success of beef stew will test the
opportunities that other dishes have
OF leaving the ranks OF the humble
for social positions. Not few per-
sons will anxiously await the hour
when hash may be accorded O more
discreet restaurant title than
"clean-up the kitchen for one"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20
AN HISTORIC CHURCH
(Hartford Times)

The general appeal which the
Congregational Church Of Lebanon
Is making for funds with which to
rebuild Its historic edifice that was
destroyed by the hurricane has q
genuine basis In the rich traditions
which form Its past.
Lebanon Village was the home OF
jonathan Trumbull, friend OF
Washington and Governor of Con-
necticut for Is years during the
Revolutionary period. Trumbull also
entertained Lafayette, Rochambeau,
Franklin and Jefferson. Connecti-
cuts Civil War executive, Governor
Buckingham, was also a native OF
Lebanon.
The orig iral Congregational
Church was built In accordance with
plans made by John Trumbull, son
Of Jonathan. Aim Is to rebuild In
accordance with those plans, max
Ing the new edlfice one Of the most
fascinating examples Of early Colo
NAL church architecture and inter-
Tor appointments. One Of the in
terror features was the commanding
high pulpit to which access was had
by a fight of stairs on each side
Photographs and relics Of the orig
inal woodwork have been preserved
and will make possible an exact and
authentic reconstruction of the
original church In every detail.
Here is an inviting opportunity for
establishing an impressive memorial
to the past and giving apledge to
the future. BY all means let the Lee
banon Church rise from Its ruins
and continue Its third century Of
religious ministry.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20

to get this legislation passed. They
have quietly organized local pres
sure groups all over the nation TO
prevent repetition Of the con-
gressional double.cross which
scuttled them last spring.
At that time the President,
after much prodding, had OK'd
q bill sponsored by Senator Jim
Mead Of New York. and In a
White House conference was, in
effect, told by Roosevelt to line
up for the legislation. Jealous
Of any encroachment on his
lending prerogatives, Jones per-
slstently had opposed the Mead
bill, but finally agreed to 80
along.
Several days later the Senate
Banking Committee held hear
ing especially to give Jones a
chance to bestow his blessing. But
there he reverted to his secret
animus and testified against the
bill.
Little business men, s.ill UNI
able to get credit despite Jones
promises. mean to see that he
doesn't pitch them any more low
balls at the next session. Neither
are they taking any chances on
the president.
NEW MEAD BILL
Evidence OF their aggressiveness
was Mead's introduction Of new
bill during the last days Of the
special session, after an unpub-
The Waterbury Democrat., 1939-11-20
THAT FEDERAL JUDGEsHJP
(Brideeport Tines- star)

The Washington Merry-G Co
Round usually accurate, reports
that ofiicial Washington Is having q
hard time selecting a new federal
Judge for Connecticut.
One candidate. 1t reports, was
found to have voted against some
New Deal measures, so he has been
discarded. Another candidate was
found to be little too young for
the honor
And there are probably any num-
Der Of other candidates who didn't
have the political connections. BY
all sorts Of standards. then, candi-
dates are being rejected. We may be
pardoned II we do not think they
are the kind Of standards which
should primarily govern
It would be a welcome relief to
have some candidate considered on
the basis of his ability to make a
good federal judge for Connecticut.
That's little revolutionary, perhaps
but the circumstances surrounding
the creation of the vacancy leads us
to believe that it might be the best
kind Of politics. +"