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Evening star., 1939-12-20
Ruling Sought on Legality
OF Cafeteria Checkoff

A ruling from the Controller Cen
eral was sought today on whether
Government employees can be forced
to have union dues deducted from
their salaries.
The issue arose from the refusal
OF 81 workers to authorize the We'll
1are and Recreation Association, in
charge Of departmental cafeterias,
to check off, a portion Of their
wages.
A labor contract, which averted a
strike OF more than 500 employees of
the cafeterias, contained a provision
for the management to deduct 81
monthly from the salary of each
worker, after deduction of 50 the
hrst month. This clause required
that the sum 60 as dues to the
United Cafeteria Workers Local. No
All, an affiliate of the Congress of
Industrial Organizations, or to char
ity.
There were 6s2 ballots cast bv
employees under an election SUPER
v1sed by the Labor Department Con-
c1llation Service. The results were
reported as follows: For the Check
on" to the union, 565; to charitable
organization designated by the as
soc1ation management, IS; signed
and designated mo" in each in
stance, II; unsigned, "a; signed with
pseunodym, /.
The legality Of the provision re-
quiring the checkoff was CHALLENGED
indirectly by the refusal of minor
1ty to agree to it:
John M. Carmody, administrator
OF the Federal Works Agency. ap-
proved the pact after prolonged ne
gotiations.
Evening star., 1939-12-20
Personnel Standards
OF Security Board We,
D. T.. Government
Conference Expected
This Week to Seek
Basis Of Agreement

The personnel publication process
to which the last Congress subjected
State agencies engaged in admins
tering joint Federal-State welfare
programs has created problem for
the District government, whose en-
ploye-selection methods do not con-
form to the standards the Social Sc
curity Board is requiring.
Thus far, only the Unemployment
Compensation Board is involved, but
the principle laid down in this case
by the Social Security Board pre-
sumHbly would apply also to the
Board of Public Welfare In the ad-
ministration of the old-age pension
law. and to the District Employment
Service, with several hundred work.
ers eventually being affected.
The law causing the difdculty was
enacted because of political abuses
in welfare administration over the
country. Under it, the Social Sc
curity Board is empowered to decide
II proper personnel standards are
maintained in the States and the
District, which is rated State in
the setup.
In the District government, en-
ployes are taken from Civil Service
Commission registers if available; !;
otherwise, they are hired from the
outside, but the Civil Service Com
mission must pass on their quail
fications.
This form of procedure is not sat-
isfactory to the Social Security
Board, according to John A. Mar
shall, head of the Unemployment
Compensation Board. One objec-
ton reported raised is the absence
Of probation period.
Mr.. Marshall expects to confer
with Social Security officials this
week in an effort to reach a basis for
agreement.
1t was pointed out at the So
cial Security Board this morning
that while the law is effective on
January l, 1t provides only that
progress" in improving standards
must be shown by that date, and
consequently affords leeway for set
tlement.
Evening star., 1939-12-20
Hamilton Expected
To Quit Republican
National Committee
Konsos Party Leaders
Doubt Reelection
Next Summer
BY the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
Chairman John D. M. Hamilton
is likely to sever his connection with
the Republican National Committee
when the party's convention meets
next summer.
None of the men who have control
Of the party organization in Kan
sas expects him to be reelected as
the Sunhower States committee
man.
Kansas Republicans, imbued with
the brand Of liberalism of which
William Allen White Is an exponent,
have felt for some time that Mr..
Hamilton's Eastern friendships
tended to pull him out of line with
the views Of the Sunfiower State.
Since he has been national chair
man, Mr. Hamilton has severed most
OF his Kansas connections. This
gradual breaking of old ties will
prove one OF the big factors in his
removal as committeeman from
Kansas.
1t is the natural procedure for
the incoming presidential nominee
to choose his own man to direct the
campaign.
When ALT NJ Landon was nomi-
mated in 1896, he chose Mr.. Hamil-
ton to direct his campaign although
Mr. Hamilton represented an oppos-
ing wing Of the party in Kansas
Mr.. Hamilton had succeeded David
Mulvane as the State Committee
member.
The Mulvane wing had often been
called conservative. Mr.. Hamilton
came into Kansas politics from th1,
group. His selection by Mr.. Landon
as national chairman was an effort
to weld Kansas Republicans into q
unit.
Now the old school of Kansas Re-
publicans, as represented by Mr.
Mulvane and Mr.. Hamilton, is out Of
the saddle. Their place has beer
taken by younger group of men
like Payne Rather, the Governor
and Walter Fees, the State chair.
man, both of them imbued with
ideas that sound strangely foreign
to some Of the old Republican phi
losophies.
Evening star., 1939-12-20
Georgia Avenue Group
Honors Henry }. Smith

Henry J. Smith. past president
OF the Georgia Avenue Business
Mems Association. last night was
given a certificate expressing ap-
probation of members of the asso-
citation for his service to 1t. The
certificate was presented in behalf
of the association by Oscar Felker,
president, during a Christmas party
held by the organization at 1920
Georgia avenue NV.
Mr.. Smith is branch manager
for the Chesapeake e. Potomac
Telephone Co.
Evening star., 1939-12-20
US. Must Be Strong
Morally 10 Be Secure,
Woodring Declares
More Than Military Power
Is Needed, He Says in.
Moral Reormoment Talk

Secretary OF War Woodring said
last night the sgreatest threat to
peace Of the United States and the
democratic form Of government
seems to be in the ever widening
circle Of the conflict now raging In
Europe"
Wars, like forest fires" Mr..
Woodring, declared, "are won't to
spread from small beginnings and,
if not extinguished at the start. may
engulf the entire world-as did the
last war"
The Secretary spoke on a coast
forecast network discussion. ma
tional Security and Moral Rearna-
ment."
He said the peace and security
of the United States lies In the
ability OF the American people to
make America bulwark Of strength
AN America strong in military de-
fense-and America strong in eco
nomic strength, and an America
strong morally and spiritually"
Such strength, the Secretary en-
phasized, can be attained only as
national unity is attained. He asked
that the American people face do
mestic situation. and present world
conditions with an analytical mind.
Common Goal Needed.
1--WE must have common under
standing Of our own shortcomings
as well as those of other nations"
he declared. I'VE must have
common interest in their correction,
and we must have a common goal,
toward which all Of the resources
OF this Nation may be directed by
the unified efforts Of all our people"
Mr.. Woodring declared that the
current history Of Europe and the
Americas show marked contrast.
THE declaration of Lima" he
added, "and the recent conference
in the city OF Panama between the
81 republics Of this hemisphere have
demonstrated to the world that
neighboring nations may flnd peace
full solutions to their problems and
may act in accord toward q COM
mon purpose.
yet in Europe, Munich and SINH
lar conferences will 60 down in his
tory as symbols Of broken promises
and Of failure Of the nations in
volved to find a common meeting
ground short of war"
0eplores Aggression.
He deplored the fact that some
nations step beyond their borders
and under the guise of national Sc
curity seek to impose their will and
ldeologies OF government upon their
less powerful neighbors." In the
present period of international un-
rest, he said, there is "an increas-
ing need for a common meeting
ground"
There has been growing up
throughout the world in recent
months he continued, "a vigorous
body of opinion which holds that
the future of civilization can only
be secured on foundation of hon.
esty and faith and which regards it
as matter of honor not only to
fulfill present pledges but also to
admit and rectify past mistakes.
Believing the crisis to be moral
and spiritual, these men and women
nave applied themselves to bring
ing about new spirit IN home
industry and government. Their
work seeks to provide 4 common
meeting ground in many of the
chief storm centers of the world and
has already succeeded in creating
new mental outlook among many
people"
Evening star., 1939-12-20
Civil Service Employees
Christmas Party Today

A gayly decorated tree was the
background for the traditional
Christmas party of the Civil Service
Commission in the rotunda of the
commission building today.
The employees bring gifts to the
tree for the needy of the city and
join in carol singing. Omcials ex-
The program was set for 3 pm.
tend seasonal greetings.
Evening star., 1939-12-20

GOLDEN WEDDING-Mr. and
Mrs. Charles H. Lambert, 1915
Calvert street NV, who cele-
brated their 50th wedding
anniversary December II.
Mr.. Lambert Is a retired en-
ploye Of the Riggs Hotel.
thanksgiving Photo.
Evening star., 1939-08-11

when he was appointed Minister to
Poland by President Coolidge. He
was transferred in September, 1925,
to Finland, where he held the min
istership until April, 1880. Upon
his return DR.. Pearson came to
Drake, where he was appointed dean
Of the College Of Liberal Arts and
professor of philology and compara-
tive literature.
DR.. Pearson was born at Lands
krone, Sweden, September 20, 1859
Early in his life his parents came to
the United States and settled in
Kansas.
Evening star., 1939-08-11
Service Station Owner
Leases Bus Terminal

The building at 1403 New York
avenue NV, now used by the Grey
hound Lines, was leased recently
from Mrs. Evalyn Walsh Mclean
for period of 20 years by Arthur
G. Dezendorf, operator of large
local chain of automobile service
stations and parking lots.
Occupancy under the lease will
take place in December, when the
Greyhound Lines expect to occupy
their new terminal at Twelfth street
and New York avenue, Mr.. Dezen-
dorf said today.
While plans for use of the build
ing under the new lease are yet
indefinite, Mr.. Dezendorf said he
expects to rent a portion of it to
Evening star., 1939-08-11
Actor Has Leg Ampututed

HOLLYWOOD, Aug. II [P.-Ford
Sterling, veteran Aim comedian, has
undergone the amputation of his
left leg.
DR.. Fred Brown said an infection
necessitated the operation several
days ago. Mr.. Sterling, So, has been
Ill 18 months and now 'is getting
along as good as con be expected
Evening star., 1939-08-11
Dr. A. J. Pearson Dies;
Former j. ). Minister

By the Associated Press.
DES MONIES, Iowa, Aug. 11.-Dr.
Alfred j. Pearson, 70, Drake Uni
versity liberal arts college dean and
former United States Minister to
Poland and Finland, died at his home
here yesterday.
DR.. Pearson came to Drake Uni
verslty In 1907 as professor of Ger
man. He remained there until 1924
Evening star., 1939-08-11

did not appear at Missouri day
ceremonies at the Worlds Fair.
Mrs. Stark said the girls didn't go
because they were too young.
She said other reports that the
Governor had special police protec-
ton in New York were untrue.
Gov. Stark gained national promi-
nence by his activities in helping
break the Pendergast political ma
chine In Kansas City. He was not
available for comment.
Evening star., 1939-08-11
Mrs. Stark RidicuIes
G-Mun Guard Story

By the Associated Press
NEW YORK. Aug. 11.-Reports
that two young daughters of Gov.
Lloyd c. Stark of Missouri were
being guarded by G-men because of
letters threatening their lives were
termed perfectly ridiculous" by
Mrs. Stark last night.
There's not a word of truth In
it." she asserted.
The report began after the daugh-
tiers, Molly, 7, and Katherine, s.
Evening star., 1939-08-11

The swapping tortoise of Siam is
so called from its habit of swapping
flercely at anything that comes near
il
Evening star., 1939-08-11

The French Army headquarters
staff has been increased from 155
to 22O.
Evening star., 1939-08-11

concessions and contemplates iii
stalling bowling alleys and building
parking garage above the present
structure, some of which may be
altered.
Evening star., 1939-08-11

THE EVENINGS HIGH LIGHTS
Wavareid is heard a broadcast
pm-WMAL, Joseph Guffey Pennsylvania,
Lee of Oklahoma V. McNutt
Security Administrator, heard the
Young Democrats program they address the Pitts
Steinberg,
Symphony Orchestra
Schubert's
is featured
pm-WOL. Tennyson, operate heard
Friday Promenade directed by Henry Weber
The Orchestra themes from Kreslers Apple
"Slavonc 10" Moszkowsks
1880 pm-W a a
Indiana
- SHORT-WAVE PROGRAM
SIS pm-PRAGUE Musical program. OLR4A 1523 1877 m.
700 pm.-BUDAPEST Song from HAT4,
1913 m.
1880 pm.-ROME, "Romes Midnight 2RO meg
254 m.
800 pm-COSTA RIGA, TI4NRH e69
800 m.
1906 m YORK Selections W3XI,
610 m.
Evening star., 1939-04-10
By HELEN VOGT.

When Aunt Agatha discards her
wooden shawl and emerges from
three layers of crocheted afghans,
you can be pretty sure that spring
is here. It's a much more definite
indication than the first robin or
even the beginning of an intensive
gardening campaign.
However, to Aunt A.. spring SYM
bolizes just another season of pleas
ant weather, while to her many
nieces-and that includes you and
you-it marks the beginning OF a
whole new personality.
Yes, there's something about these
warm days that makes the average
woman feel young and gay, and of
course she must look that way, too.
So why not do something about
your new personality-starting with
cosmetics?
For instance, a we'll known crea-
tor of beauty aids is presenting new
makeup designed especially for
wear with our flower trimmed, very
dainty spring fashions. Believing
that individually harmonized make
ups are vitally important, she pre-
sents her feature in three separate
versions-one for the "teen-age," >"
one for the youthful, sophisticated
matron and a third for the mature
woman. They have definitely been
created to complement our present
modes, so if you want to be as fresh
and lovely as the present season, it
will be very much worth your while
to look them over. ..
OF course, there are times, even
in this season of gayety, that you
Evening star., 1939-04-10
BY MARY ALLEN HOOD.

So. there's rabbit in the house.
And he's either under the bed or
still in the shoe box in which he
came. Another favorite hiding
place is the bathroom. Maybe a
few well-meaning individuals are
trying to confine him to an Easter
basket. They might as well give up.
1t can't be done.
One of the first things with which
rabbit would like to be alone is
water. Be he ever so small, he still
likes it. And he never outgrows
the habit. Some folks seem to labor
under the impression that the long
cared infant has no use for liquid.
1t isn't so. He doesn't gulp it, but
that's merely an exhibition of good
manners. Water must always be
available, even when the rabbit, ap-
parently with malice, kicks the dish
over.
And about kitty. That domestic
matter will straighten itself out
in time But now that the rabbit S
so small. keep an eye on the situa-
ton. When Bunny grows up he
can take care of himself and have
energy left over. Between fights
they'll be good friends. Meanwhile.
tell kitty of when she stalks the
little fellow. Lock her up so he can
sleep in peace.
The rabbit house must be well
inclosed all around. top and bottom.
That's on account of herons and
hawks. mostly hawks. Also rats.
The birds have the gift of spying
Evening star., 1939-04-10

of the
Moment

About five times in the last week
I've seen friends of mine go wild
eyed and frantic because they
couldn't find "those tickets" 1t
always happens, of course, just three
minutes before time to leave for the
show. And then they start throw
ing papers and letters and keys all
over the room. In the end, some
one else always steps up calmly and
says, Are these the tickets you're
looking for?" picking them up from
under the ash tray on the coffee
table. And the loser of the tickets
looks amazed. "Oh, yes, I remem-
ber now. I put them there so I
wouldn't lose them," she says.
But I'm beginning to think that
when I do get some tickets again
I'm not going to put them anywhere
special so I won't lose them. It
seems to be sure way of losing
them. I'll just throw them on my
desk, along with all the bills and
the letters from dry cleaners and
then, when do make that last
frantic search on my desk, I'll and
them. It ought to work out nicely.
JEAN.
Evening star., 1939-04-10

even the most minute piece of fur
from the air. Whereupon they
swoop down and it's all over. What
ever wire is used on top Gf it is
wire) needs to be strong enough
to stand being struck by powerful
bodies diving with force.
Raise the hutch from the ground
to help avoid dampness. Add a
snug little box containing an en-
trance way cut to fit, cover the
floor with saWdust and it's all set.
Change the sawdust often enough to
keep the rabbit dry under foot. In
cold weather put straw on top of it.
Rabbits eat grass. clover, hay,
oats and carrots. They have a
tender feeling for turnips, beets,
celery, lettuce. cauliflower and
dandelions. Washes containing
required rabbit nourishment) may
be purchased from feed stores.
Pour scalding water on the meal
and let it cool down to taste. Add
dry greens to the menu. Oatmeal
prepared as though Junior were 60
ing to eat it is tasty for a rabbit,
or in hot weather give it to him
uncooked. Don't feed him much
cabbage-in spite of what they say!
When Bunny's in the house re-
move all hats and furniture which
is not enhanced by chewing And
whatever happens. don't lift him by
the ears. Use the loose skin over
his shoulders, with one hand under
his feet to support the weight.
Longer ears are still meant to hear
with.
Evening star., 1939-04-10

don't feel quite "up to par" On
these occasions-and we hope they
are rare-you need something to
give you lift" make you feel and
look your loveliest. An interesting
new product on the market is de-
signed to do just that. 1t consists
of a package containing six masks
packed in as many test tubes, and
the masks are said to refresh the
skin in just few minutes. You
place one of them on your face,
having first removed all makeup, lie
down and relax for five or ten min
utes and arise feeling young and
lovely. The masks completely cover
your face, with openings only for
your nose and mouth, and are sat-
urated with a creamy substance
that does double duty as powder
base. Why packaged in the test
tubes, you ask? First, for SANTA
ton; second, because the test tube
and mask hold enough solution so
that you can use each one at least
three times. -.
Speaking of attractive and useful
products brings to mind an oil prep
aration that you will find important
at this time. It has number of
uses and is particularly valuable for
dry, sensitive skin. Made of vege-
table oils, it numbers among its
achievements the ability to soothe
dry cuticle, rough and chapped ell
bows, knees or hands. In addition,
it is fine for a general body massage,
excellent when mixed with various
creams to produce just the right
texture: can be used before or after
the bath as skin softener, or en-
ployed as protection while motor
ing, sailing or being in any way
exposed to the elements. Actually,
as you can see, it is an all-'round
product that will find welcome
place among your cosmetics-and
it's surprisingly inexpensive. -.
So often women complain of be-
ing unable to find a fresh but not
too heavy eau de cologne, that it is a
real treat to discover one that fits
those requirements. This new item,
oSo46lACu do dl4 aACCl -OdIIA ~ lCPoA q
ton, is both refreshing and yet sub
tie, and while it can be very gener-
ously applied, leaves only spicy
fragrance that should not interfere
with your favorite perfume. An
attractive feature is the bottle, de-
signed so that it fits firmly in the
grasp of your hand. Made by a
famous English firm, it is really out
standing in the field of colognes. {.
The gypsy trend so prominent in
fashion this year is now showing its
romantic influence in the world of
beauty. Striking new nail polish
shades named for a famous queen
and made by one of the largest nail
enamel firms are now on the market,
and they are shades to complement
any type. Be you blond, brunette or
redhead these new colors will be per-
fectly suited to your beauty and
your style of dress. Although there
is just one color, the polishes come
in, three distinct tones: a light
shade to wear with your little girl'
fashions; a deeper one that is good
for all occasions and a third that is
perfect for dramatic moments in
your gay gypsy dresses. They are
clear, brilliant tones that should
find increasing favor as the season
continues.
Evening star., 1939-04-10
Dorothy Dix Says
Poor Mother Should Be Aided
Bv Son Whenever Possible

1t is the old story Of young-man-
afraid-of -his-wife that explains why
so many men show base ingratitude
to the mothers who bore them and
toiled and sacrificed to rear them
and give them educations. It isn't
that they have forgotten all that
their mothers have done for them or
that they have ceased to love their
mothers, but they live in such terror
of the tyrants on their hearthstones
that they haven't the courage to
make even a kindly gesture toward
mother.
For well they know the storm they
would bring upon their rash heads if
they proposed to take the money
that their wives intend to spend on
cocktail parties or undressing Mrs.
Smith or buying new car and use
it to make mother comfortable and
happy. They would be drowned in
oceans of tears, bombarded with re-
proaches, smeared with insults, ac-
cused of every crime under the sun
and subjected to all the devilish tor
lures that women's ingenuity can
devise until they were worn down
and had to give in to save their own
lives. Plenty of men live in such alb
ject fear of their wives that they are
afraid even to 60 to see their moth
ers and they wouldn't dare to ask
mother to come and pay them .
visit.
OF course, the men who haven't
enough spunk to stand up and do
their duty by their mothers in spite
of their wives are the yellowest of
towards and worse than starvation
to a mother must be the knowledge
that she has brought such a spine-
less creature into the world and
wasted her time in rearing him.