Evening star., 1941-03-30
Civic Problems, CivicBodies
Overton Fiscal Plan Moves Forwards;
Cleanup Drive Starts April II
BY JESSE c. SUTER.


as full of them of belced city chmneys
under the force of some of the automatic stokers
The D. defense with recreation, education, health
public order and moral problems well housing
and street safety problems all be And then there the
ovehadowng problem of finding the solve these prob
lems-tor most OF them will public funds.
tackled alcoholic beverage control
problem and reached decision make certain amendments
the regulations recommend Congress amendments the
The regulations will into effect shortly citizens
it, the regulations will along when the staggered
getting smoothly wag
the changes A. B. regulations aggerrs
In the citizens associations last week there
problem given consideration with approval sales
to suppant the nequab and unavoidable income law
addressed the meeting the
the evening 90 received rousng ovation and unan
Endorsement of his fiscal relations bill This bill recognizes
the principle definite proportionate payment by the United
States toward the annual of the National Capital That
proportion would be determined by the percentage Wh the area OF
land owned by the Federal Government bears to the
of taxable land in the District.
function without Public Utilities
Commission peoples counsel The civilian posts the
of these nomination has been
the with action For the other
able qualified citizen has been recommended for the
position but has come from the appointing power The
position of peoples counsel continues to be required under the
Public Utilities Act but the continues be ignored Several
important handled commission, it is
believed by civic leaders require competent peoples counsel who
would prove helpful to all parties concerned
Overton Bill Now in House Committee
Monday Senate, by a vote, passed
Overton bill establish equitable fiscal relations between the
Federal and District Governments This bill sets lp formula for
determining the share be paid annually by the United States
support Capital Federaly
the total the District This bill has
to the House of Representatives with the general approval
ganzed civic Washington.
Affairs Subcommittee the
House District Committee had already consideration den
ca bill which he had introduced in the House The District
appeared before the House subcommittee and
support the civic
leaders also have appeared urged favorable action
written encouraged believe
that the bill will have the approval of the subcommittee and the
full committee present indications are correct the bill will be
ready for consideration by the House the next District day.
April IA
In committee there has been suggestion of amending the bill
by limiting period of 10 yardsck for measuring
There been discussion of
adding the Drkn bill for annual appraisal of
all United States property in the District.
Advocates plan advantage either
these amendments The Overton formula could
indefinite period would automatically adjust itself
conditions The Dksen valuation plan is feared
some controversy place controversy
which the Overton plan is designed to eliminate.
Good Friday Observance Indorsed by Civic Groups
the Federation Citizens Associations other
civic giving Endorsement to the church movement for
community observance of Good Friday marks distinct
pare from usual custom The plan is to suspend business and
other activities that day from until o'clock pm.
opportunity attend services in the church of their
choice.
committee
courseju if it had been regular custom To
growing inclination recognize the need to support the
churches we'll for increase of religious influence in daily
life and activities.
"Standup Drinking and Other Changes A. b. L. Contrt
The Commissioners Wednesday completed consideration of
pending recommendations for amendments to the B. c. Act and
regulation the recommendations will require legislation
Congress
reported that the the followed
entire morning of listening arguments by A. C. Board
beS and representatives OF the liquor industry No mention
made the presence of representative of citizen who
favor rigid control of the business Doubt
follow
the proposed changes which to into form by the
corporation counsel
changes the to be submitted Con-
/
bars On licensees allowed Saturday
night Sunday licensees have resided in
Washington Immediately proceeding application for license
light
picnc and similar outings
approval Chair
Randolph Representative Eberharter of Penn
others gentlemen
The standup" drinking at a
Eighteenth Amendment solemny should
promises made alike by citizens legislators and other
leaders.
drinking liquors, promised would Incl
food The offered for this change
drinker
reached his capacity standing
drops his tracks his drunkenness is obvious
Difference of opinion exists citizens to the value
from public interest standpoint of of the regulations which
Commissioners Will publish
The covering between licensed
schools churches disappointment to the civic
distance 400 feet between the entrance
A majority the beverage industry
Citizens Associa
feet measured from the part of each
property.
The control board and the federation both wanted the rule to
apply place within public private
parochal college, university church. playground public
library or licensed hospital
the regulations will become operative within
five days following their publication
opportunity remains for civic and reform work
the egis
by Congress Little chance exists persuade the
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