Evening star., 1942-07-05
Civic Problems, CivicBodies
independence Day Observed Quietly;
Charity Racket Bill Dormant
BY JESSE c. SUTER.

C..
District problems conspicuous during the past
week but there has been little civic activity
The Public Utilities Commission had its
matters and hearing the crossown bus
Military road At this hearing
present to favor the new line and many to the discontinue
of the Pinehurst-Chevy loop
bill to permit the District Columbia dele
gate to the House Representatives introduced Representa-
tive George Paddock Republican delegate would
have the Representatives pay
could speak but could
poweress but not speechess
There
to such would voting representa-
among the of President or
sop indefinitely getting
American rights
delegate government never
able
and eloquent of speech
written the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee holding
hearing the recent nominations the
nicipa Court Appeals Municipal obec-
of alleged
batted the charges of prejudice single objection
against another but refuted by members the
The Municipal Court began function without
Judge its members Both the civil and criminal branches
funconng but necessarily without the contemplated
zao former clerks of the Police Municipal
continuing acting clerks of the branches the
Quiet Celebration of Nations Birthday
large assemblies
people Capital yesterday celebrated Independence
ants of the District of Columbia it was the 77t consecutive OBJ
OF the day. The order exercises varied little from
Of It's earlier days.
The old celebrations attended only
has been followed inviting the ladies attend and having them
participate the program.
The Declaration of Independence is always
and the greatest shown for that noble and
who produced and signed it. Though District citizens
denied fundamental rights vouchsfed the American people
by that document their loyalty devotion and patriotism
to among other Americans.
July Oldest Inhabitants dedicate
themselves anew to their devotion to the of national
reentaon for the District of Columbia They then their
hope that the day not far distant when the people of the Dis
tct participate with other through their voting
in the House and Senate and among the electors
OF President and Vice President.
until possess
they the people of the District of Columbia integral part
Nation and participant in its councils and decisions they
their birthght vital
citizenship denied absolutely essential the welfare
both the Nation and the National Capital community. To
wipe this blot with amendment to the Constitution worthy
Of crusade in which all good citizens should join
Charity Racket Bill Dormant
charity racket bin H R. 5s81 which passed by the
House December last continues dormant in the Senate District
bill serious District prob
dsastrousy with obtaining financial
by legitimate organizations.
title, purpose the bill is provide
full charitable benevolent
patriotic other solicitations in the District Of Columbia to pro-
regulation within the District OF Columbia Of
Columbia administer and enforce the provisions of this ac
appropriations therefor and for other There
definite need for this legislation which has had general
Endorsement by civic and welfare groups and paucuar by ne
Community Chest.
Several years ago published articles
posing charity racke which being operated in
the District showing clearly that the proceeds of such
activities going almost exclusively to the personal benefit OF
those operating Telephone batteries
phones bringing contributions the kndhearted
the plausible heartrendng appeals These
solicitations it was found resulted dverng contb
reputable and institutions carrying
legitimate work of high value to the community.
objections raised against this
groups with their
activities methods Then it be that court decision In
against licensing feature of somewhat similar law
being unconstitutional further Of delay But
the civic citizens the District recognize
this legislation and entertain
committee fully competent to
adapt the needs and keep 1t within the
limitations of the Constitution.
Know Your d .C-No. 18
Permanent Commission Government and Fifty-hfty
Organic creating the permanent commission form
for the District OF Columbia approved on June
July of that 1t differed
ticulars.
the changed by providing two
bona fde residents of the District for
years preceding their appointment during which time
The third member
United States Army above
captain latter changed by act OF 1890
as to the rank of captain eligible.
radical the most gratifying was the pro-
operation of the District Of
Columbia equally United States and the
the District from taxes
deposited in the
Treasury All appropriations to be made by
Congress.
required to submit all estimates to
who shall carefully consider all
him provided and shall
dapprove such changes in the any item
ki~l Tho