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Evening star., 1940-02-10
D. T.. Business Groups
Ask Delay in Action
On Job Tax Change
Organizations Contend
Amendment Is in Need
Of Critical Study

Members of the House District
Committee had before them today
formal requests from spokesmen for
20 Washington business groups for
a delay in the vote on the proposed
revision of the District Unemploy-
ment Compensation Act, to permit
time for further study.
kilograms to this effect were sent
last night to all members of the
House District Committee following
a lengthy joint meeting between
authorized spokesmen for the vari-
GUS organizations. The pending bill,
which would reduce the pay roll
tax rate from 3 to 27 per cent and
liberalize benefit payments to the
jobless, now is on the House calendar
for action Monday.
Want Critical Examination"
Decision to seek a temporary delay
in House action was reached after
the group decided many features of
the bill needed critical examina-
tion."
The joint meeting, held at the
Offices of the Board of Trade, at
the invitation of its president, Law
renee E. Williams, came after a
week of intensive study of the meas
ure by some of its officials. The
following message was sent to the
House District Committee members:
Duly authorized representatives
Of the organizations signing this
telegram have today met and con-
sidered H. r. 1926, bill to amend
the District of Columbia Unemploy-
ment Compensation Act. The study
of the bill by these groups, which
has been in progress for the past
week, has convinced them that there
are many features of H. r. 1926
which need further study and
critical examination before being
enacted into law. We, therefore,
join in requesting the House Com
mittee on the District of Columbia
to postpone action on H. r.. 1926
for at least two weeks so that we
may have an opportunity to further
study the matter and discuss it with
the District of Columbia Commit
tee."
Banks and Bar Sign.
Spokesman for the following
groups signed the message: Wash
ington Board Of Trade, Distric
(See JOB TAX, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1940-02-10
Lincoln Legend

As a tribute to the memory
of Abraham Lincoln the Cross
Roads Theater Players will be
featured in a radio dramatiza-
ton of the hiehliehts Of the
Great. Emancipator's career.
The program will be heard over
WMAL at 1880 pm.
This is another in the series
of educational programs spon-
sored by The Star with the CO.
operation Of the National Broad.
casting Co. and the Board OF
= Education.
Evening star., 1940-02-10
Another German Liner
Runs British Blockade
BY the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
BERLIN, Feb. 10.-The trade
paper Bergwerkszeitung reported to-
day the Hamburg American North
German Lloyd liner Cordillera
reached Hamburg Thursday after
running the British blockade from
MurmanSk. Russia.
Evening star., 1940-02-10
British Bombing Raid
On Nazi Base Reported
By the Associated Press.

BY the Associated Press.
TOENDER, Denmark, Feb 10.-A
British bomber raided the German
naval base on the island of Sylt to-
day, DaKish observers said, drop
ping four bombs. Sylt is in the
North off the southwestern Danish
coast.
Observers at the Danish frontier
said they saw the plane pass over
the southern part of the island, then
wheel westward toward the sea after
unloading the bombs.
The British Air Ministry issued
this denial: "A report coming from
a foreign source states British
bomber raided the Island of Sylt
and dropped four bombs this morn
ing. The report is without founda-
ton"
Evening star., 1940-02-10
Summary of Toduy's Star

Roosevelt attacks Russia in talk to
Youth Congress. Page AL
d. c. business groups ask job tax
bill delay. Page Al
Ruling applies D. c. tax to all domi-
ciled in Capital. Page Ais
Hoover denounces Civil Service
board for "red tape" Page Ais
Sports
Return bout looms as slipping"
Louis beats Godoy. Page BIS
Ewell cracks 26-year-old record;
Fenske beats Glen. Page BIS
Unbanked track mark target of mile
aces in Baltimore. Page BIS
Sixth win in row proves Roosevelt
quint's title class. Page B-0
EditorioI and Comment
This and That. Page AS
Answers to Questions. Page AS
Letters to The Star. Page AS
David Lawrence. Page As
Alsop and Kintner. Page As
G. Gould Lincoln. Page As
Constantine Brown. Page As
Preston Grover. Page As
MisceIIony
Service Orders. Page BIS
Natures Children. Page B-7
Bedtime Story. Page B-n
Crossword Puzzle. Page B-14
Letter Out. Page B-14
Winning Contract. Page BIS
Uncle Rays Corner. Page Bis
Vital Statistics. Page -B-S
Evening star., 1940-02-10
Ranspeck Bill
Changes Seen
In Senate +
Amended Measure
Would Exclude D. c.,
Maryland ond Virginia

BACKGROUND
House passage OF the Rdmspeck
bill marks another step in the
efforts of President Roosevelt to
ertend civA serpice generally
throughout the erecutive agcn-
cies to positions exempt BY laU.
The legislation compliments
plan to bring into cipil serpice
also seueral thousand positions
in upper brackets, ,D'lose status
may be changed Dithout ne,D laU.
Evening star., 1940-02-10

(See PEACE MOVES, Page A-4D
Evening star., 1940-02-10
Banks and Bar Sim,

Spokesman for the following
groups signed the message: WASH
ington Board Of Trade, District
(see JOB TAX, Page A-4.)
Evening star., 1940-02-10

Rain this afternoon and tonight; to-
morrow fair and colder; lowest tonight
about 38 degrees. Temperatures TO-
day-Highest, 80, at pm; lowest, IS,
at 5 am.
From the United states Weather sureau report.
Full details on PAGE A-2.
Evening star., 1940-02-10

fSee ROOSEVELT, Page A-7o
The midland journal., 1940-01-05
HOUSEHOLD HINTS

Meringue is improved by a dash
of salt and little grated lemon peel.
Use an electric beater instead of
a spoon when beating fudge. It
makes it creamier.
Put the fork into the fat of steak
when turning it. If put into meat
the juices will escape.
Sprinkle grated cheese over the
top of scalloped tomatoes. It adds
flavor and food value.
Creamed soup should not be
served at meal when creamed
vegetables or fish are served.
A Glove of garlic rubbed around
the salad bowl will season the sal
ad, but will not give it too strong a
flavor.
To determine when a custard is
done put silver knife into the CEN
ter. If knife comes out clean Gus
tard is baked:
A space should be left between
walls of a mechanical refrigerator
and dishes containing foods to al
low free circulation of air. This pre-
serves the food.
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

very well. Confidentially, have be-
lieved for long time that it is up to
you folks out there to do the thinking
that is followed up by governmental
policies. The brand of thinking that
is dominant in government now has
gone sour. 1t surely is getting us no
place very fast.
am rather optimistic about the
new year, however, because there
are SO many signs of an awakening.
It is the kind of an awakening that
causes voters to sweep out panaceas
and blue printed programs. The
country's trend definitely is, I be-
ieve, towards its old conservative
base after aiinless wanderings
around in the garden Of isms.
We have been pestered with fam
tastic phrases that have disappeared
each time with the rainbow. For
The midland journal., 1940-01-05
AROUND
THE HOUSE

An excellent cleaning weapon"
for kitchen utensils is found in a
good-sized bottle cork. Moisten the
bottom end, dip it in powdered
cleaner and rub the utensils.
To clean rubber spOnges, put
half an ounce of bicarbonate of
soda in half a pint of water and
soak them all night in this solu-
ton.
When using soap dyes that come
in cake form, put cake into soap
shaker and shake until dye is right
color. 1t will not then be neces-
sary to strain dye.
For Dessert.-When you have a
saucer of apple sauce and don't
know what to have for dessert,
make one-egg layer cake, dust
the lower layer with powdered
sugar and spread with the apple
sauce (and this is improved if a
bit of candied orange, lemon or
grapefruit peel has been cooked
with it). Cover with the other lay
er and dust powdered sugar over
the top.
When you're frosting cakes be
sure to have them free from any
loose crumbs. In smoothing the
icing, use a spatula which is fire.
quently dipped in warm water.
Do not waste cake or bread by
cutting off a burned crust. This
can be removed by a fiat crater,
and it will leave smooth surface,
instead of jagged crust. "a
Sailed meat requires longer boil
ing than fresh. Put it into cold
water, quickly bring it to boil,
then let it simmer.
R@' ~,
To clean a griddle that has be-
come crusted, put over a very hot
fire and cover thickly with salt.
After the salt has burned brown,
the crust and salt will brush off
together, leaving the griddle like
new. After washing the griddle,
grease well and heat before put
ting away.
The midland journal., 1940-01-05
A washable pony.

THIS pony may be made of oil
L cloth or other waterproof fab
ric. It is stuffed with cotton or
bits of soft cloth, and is fascinat-
ing toy for a gift or to sell at
bazaars.
Rule paper into 1-inch squares;
number them; then draw pattern
outlines, as shown. The pattern
for the body is shown at A; the
name at B; tail C; ears D. The
strip E joins the two sides of the
body. The openings are for name
and tail. The projections show
where ears are sewed. Cut two
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

and cut in half-inch slices. Place
slices in well-greased tea-size muf-
fin tins. Allow to rise and bake for
15 minutes in 400-degree oven.
Cranberry Conserve. 9at
l pound cranberries
/ cup cold water &
2 cups sugar
" cup raisins, seedless
/ orange, seeded and put through
food chopper with skin
" cup broken walnut meats
Pick over cranberries carefully
and wash. Place in saucepan and
cook until cranberries start to pop.
Addraisins and orange, and simmer
slowly for five minutes. Add sugar
and cook to jelly stage. Remove
from fire, add broken nut meats,
and pack Immediately in hot steri-
lized jelly glasses. Seal.
PetticOat Tails.
Cream / cup butter, add "a cup
sugar slowly and beat well. Sift to-
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

(greased). Flute edges with dull
edge of knife and prick top of dough
with fork. Bake in moderate oven
$3.50 degrees) about Is minutes.
Break in pieces to serve.
Scotch Marmalade.
o cups carrots (sliced)
lemons
2 oranges
s cups sugar
Put carrots, whole lemons, and
whole oranges through the food
chopper. Add sugar and cook slowly
for about l hour. Stir frequently.
The mixture should be thick and
clear. Pour into sterilized contain
ers and seal. To vary the flavor,
add little cinnamon, cloves or GIN
ger tied in spice bag.
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

pieces for each ear, and the tail;
sew together, padding slightly,
Strip F is for bottoms of feet:
and under part of body and legs.
The raw edges are sewn togeth-
er on the right side as at the lower
right, with heavy thread to match
tail and name. e g
NOTE: Mrs. Spears 32-page
Sewing Book No. 4, contains de
rections for making dolls; gift
items for all ages; and novelties
that have sold unusually well at
bazaars. She will mail copy upon
receipt of name, address and 10
cents in coin.
Write Mrs. Spears, Drawer 10,
Bedford Hills, New York.
The midland journal., 1940-01-05
Bread md jam

Hot bread with jam or jelly Is a
special treat at any time. But what
are you going to do when last sum-
mer's supply of jellies and marina
ladies' runs low and youngsters clam
or for "bread md JAM for a mid
afternoon lunch? Make more jams
and jellies, of course, from materials
at hand right now!
Citrus fruits, dried fruits, and
canned fruits, too, combine to make
a delicious variety of mid-winter
marmalades. Even the lowly carrot
appears and contributes flavor and
color to an unusual conserve. And
don't forget, while the season is at
it's height, to make Cranberry Con-
serve, flavorsome and gorgeously
colored and good!
Of course you'll II want feather-light,
buttery rolls, and buns with. which
to serve your new supply of tasty
jams and jellies. You'll find store
of tested recipes for hot breads in
my booklet, Better Baking''-reci-
pes for flaky biscuits that melt in
your mouth, for golden-brown,
crusty mullins, and a wide variety
of sweet rolls-the things you like
to serve for Sunday morning break
fast and for afternoon tea.
! A few such recipes appear below,
with directions for making mid-win-
ter marmalades, too.
English Mullins.
makes IL mufins)
" cup scalded milk
l cup water
l teaspoon salt
l teaspoon sugar
/ yeast cake dissolved in
/ tablespoon lukewarm water
4 cups general purpose flour
3 tablespoons shortening
Heat milk to lukewarm. Add wa
ter, salt, sugar, dissolved yeast, and
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

WASHINGTON.-DEAR FOLKS
There are some things that I want to
get off of my chest. Some facts,
some conclusions, some after
thoughts, some predictions, just
odds and ends, consequential and IN
consequential-that ought to be said.
The start of a new year strikes me
as good time to do it. (Also, this
marks the start of my ninth year as
a columnist and I am grateful to
you who have done me the honor to
read my observations.)
You folks may have disagreed
with me many times during the last
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

Frozen foods are new and are
available in wide variety at any
season of the year. Next week
Eleanor Howe will tell you some-
thing about this newest contribu-
ltion to GOOD Eating"-quick-fro-
zen foods. She'll give you di-
rections for using these quick
frozen fruits and vegetables, fish
and poultry, with some of her
own favorite recipes as well.
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

no more ridiculous,
however, than the
action of numerous
would-be Democrat
ic candidates for
their party's top
nomination when
they said they are
candidates "if Mr..
Roosevelt does not
rum" That shows
something, too. It
demonstrates that
those who have TAX
The midland journal., 1940-01-05
Have You Sent for Your Copy of
Better Baking?

Biscuits and buns that literally
melt in your mouth, cookies and
cakes that are unusual and good,
and pies and puddings to tempt even
the fussiest eater! You'll find reci-
pes for all these in Eleanor Howe's
practical booklet, 'Better Baking"
Send 10 cents in coin to Better
Baking" care of Eleanor Howe, 919
North Michigan Avenue, Chicago,
Illinois, and get your copy nowl
The midland journal., 1940-01-05
Members of Labor Board
Simply Became Dictators

We have seen only recently what
can come from excursions of gov
ernment into fields where it does not
belong. Consider what has been ex-
posed by the special house commit
tee in its investigation of the labor
relations board. I take some pride
. in recording the rottenness of that
federal agency, because more than
a year ago was severely criticized
for saying that the labor board and
the labor relations act would do as
much harm to organized labor as
prohibition had done to the cause of
temperance. Now, we can read
sworn statements of how some men,
bers of the board and many of its
employees simply became dictators;
how they threatened to "get" pri-
vate employers or employees who
disagreed or disobeyed the federal
command; how attempts were made
to suppress news stories that were
unfavorable to the board and the
silly law under which the board
operated; how representatives of the
OOdkQ ISlUScQ W tlCdI StdtCIiiCIltS
from those who were charged with
violation; how one union faction was
given almost complete freedom of
action and another was told, in eff
feet, to 60 jump into the river, and
how union leaders and racketeers
had played politics to maintain their
dominance inlegislation. And when
you look through the roster of en-
ployees of the board and examine
their history, you plainly see what
the isms have dragged in.
Then, there is the house commit
tee, headed by Chairman Martin
Dies, Texas Democrat. 1t has done
a whale of a job in bringing to light
the inside borings of the same type
of men and women that were shown
to have made farce of democratic
principles as demonstrated in the
labor board.
The midland journal., 1940-01-05
Some Conclusions, Predictions,
Afterthoughts as 1910 Starts
Many Signs of Awakening Lead to Optimism for New Year
Work of Labor Relations Board Crtcized SEC Weaves
Tangled Web; Too Much Federal Government.
BY WILLIAM BRUCKART
III Service, National Press Bldg, Washington d. C.

issued SO many rules and regula-
tions, has entered so many deci-
sions, has made so many investiga-
tions that appear to be wholly un-
necessary that it has put the federal
government in position from which
it probably never will fully untangle
itself. l had quite an argument the
other day over the statement that
most people believe permit by the
SEC to sell certain stock amounts
to federal approval of the shares in
volved. Of course, know that a
permit by the commission does not
give that approval. The damage is
that people will be influenced by
knowledge of such a federal per-
NIT. They will think the shares are
good, whether they are or not.
The wages and hours division of
the department of labor is another
example, like the securities and ex-
change commission, of too much
federal government.
1t was bad enough to combat all
of the mess made by the brand of
thinkers in the labor department.
The wages and hours gang strikes
me as being much worse.
. Frankly, I doubt that those folks
know enough to come in out of the
rain. Yet, they are striving to ex-
pand their power. They will bring
farmers, small town businesses and
everything else under the death
hand of government if they can get
away with it.
Mr.. Ickes must not be forgotten.
He is secretary of the interior, but
"Honest Harold" has not missed an
opportunity in seven years to attack
anybody and everybody who hap
pened to disagree with him.
Recurring Demands That
F. d. r. Glue Third Tern, Stand
This is a year of national elec-
tions. There will be lot of snarl-
ing as, indeed, it already has start
ed. There was that recent incident
of President Roosevelt messing into
an already badly messed Ohio re-
lief situation. Facts that situation
has since developed indicate that
Mr.. Roosevelt criticized Governor
Bricker, of Ohio, either because the
President was given a lot of mis-
information or because the Ohio
governor is mentioned frequently as
a clark horse" for the Republican
presidential nomination.
There are those recurring de-
mands by Republicans, and some
Democrats, that MIR. Roosevelt an
nounce right away, if not sooner
than that, whether he is going to
seek a third term.
All that is accomplished by that
sort of thing is to show definitely
how foolish a politician can appear
when he talks out of turn.
Such public statements demand
ing that Mr.. Roosevelt announce are
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

year. I have no
quarrel about that.
If, however, the
product that I have
sent you each week
has failed to cause
you to think more
deeply about the
problems of govern
ment, the problems
of the United States,
I am forced to con-
clude that I have
not done my Job
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

pie. To each cup of fruit add "a
cup sugar. Simmer slowly 1,hour or
until mixture thickens. Stir fire.
quently. Seal in hot jars.
Marmalade Rolls.
When preparing yeast dough for
light rolls, take a portion of the
dough and roll it to. A-inch thick
ness, then spread lightly with melted
butter and orange marmalade. Roll,
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

gether S2 cups
general purpose
flour and / tea
spoon S alt and
knead into butter
mixture. When
smooth dough is
for ed, divide
dough in half and
pat each portion
in to a roun d
layer cake nan
The midland journal., 1940-01-05
Much of SEC Rules, Edicts
Seem Wholly Unnecessary

I get pretty disguised with the
mouthings of those folks who would
change us all over night and make
us into robots to be governed by
The Voice or by radio. The securi-
ties and exchange commission has
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

2 cups flour. Beat
well. Let rise un-
til doubled in bulk
(about l hour.)
Add shortening G
(softened) a n d
remaining flour.
Beat and knead
w ell. Let ri S e
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

tunately, there were comparatively
few who made or followed those
preachments. Yet there were some
who believed them, and all that they
have left is an unhappy memory.
The reason there were so few out of
all the millions in America who
strayed off from sound Americanism
lies in the fact that the nation has
grown great by restricting govern
ment to government functions.
The midland journal., 1940-01-05
Hopes Republicans Will
Soon ShotO Signs of Sense

And while I am taking down my
hair and combing out the bangs, I
wish that the Republicans would be-
gin to show some signs of sense. But
here they are: three candidates out
and only one shooting straight from
the shoulder. Senator Vandenberg
of Michigan has been riding two or
three horses at once. He appar-
emily still has package of liberal
ism in his pockets and District At
torney Dewey with one big-time
speech that I could not understand.
However, ! reckon the speech had
something in it because lot of New
Dealers made fun of it. If they had
not been hit, they would not have
squealed. The other Republican
candidate, Senator Taft of Ohio, has
tangled time or two with President
Roosevelt and my guess is that he
took off some White House bark be-
cause he was pretty close to the
mark. But in the background are
a lot of hopefuls who are sticking
out their tongues, among them for
mer Governor Landon of Kansas,
who once ran against Mr.. Roosevelt
on program and platform that he
could do better than Mr.. Roosevelt
the very same things that Mr..
Roosevelt was doing.
Well, anyway, folks, ! think we
may live through it. That is, we
will survive if rural America keeps
its head and uses it.
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

food chopper.
Cover with juice
of 2 oranges and
2 lie m IN S. Let
stand over night;
next day add /
cup shredded
canned pinean-
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

again until doubled in bulk (about
SO minutes). Roll about A-inch thick
and cut with a round cutter. Let
rise hour or until very light. Place
mullins on heated griddle, a at one
time) and fry for approximately Is
to 20 minutes, turning frequently.
Raisin Buns,
makes 4 dozen)
2 cakes compressed yeast Is
Va cup lukewarm water
! cup milk
Va cup butter
" cup sugar
/ teaspoon salt
2 eggs (beaten)
5 cups sifted -four (about)
l cup seedless raisins
Soften yeast in lukewarm water.
Scald milk. Add butter, sugar and
salt. Cool to lukewarm. Add flour
to make a thick batter. Add yeast
and eggs. Beat well. Add raisins.
Add enough more -four to make a
soft dough. Turn out on lightly
Toured board and knead until sat-
my. Place in creased bowl, cover
and let rise until double in bulk
(about 2 hours). When light, punch
down and shape into rolls. Let rise
until double in bulk " to "a hour).
Bake in moderate oven (375 de-
grees) about 20 minutes. Frost with
confectioners' sugar icing.
Winter Conserve.
Wash / pound of dried apricots
in hot water. Drain and run through
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

Retrospect and Prospect
New Year sets Bruckart mus
ing.
General awakening warrants
optimism for future.
Sees trend toward conserva-
tisn.
Dies committee does a whale of
a job.
Finds too much federal govern
ment.
Flags Labor board and SEC.
The midland journal., 1940-01-05

are cheap and are not willing to
rise, or fall with the tide of politics.
I liked the way "Cactus Jack" Gar
ner announced. He said he was in
the battle to win, because he wanted
the nomination. No mention was
made of Mr.. Roosevelt's possible
candidacy. There were no ifs or
antIs or butts.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1940-05-30
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