Evening star., 1942-01-11

N1V1CITODlemS, ,N1V1CDOQ1eS
Discord in Utilities Circles;
Transportation Problem Increasing
BY JESSE c. sUTER.
longer ground complaint interest
program
going forward by
bounds civic meetings being devoted to defense noma
on and instruction This is true whether be meeting Of the
Federation Citizens Associations Federation of
neghborhood citizen and civic associations
neghborhoods complete
ough organization to be compmened highly by the District
Civilian Defense officials.
know voteless unrepresented
Columbia community reputation proudly
ungrudgng bearing all the burdens American citizens either in
peace not all surprised District residents have al
exceled in doing their part though denied all partcpa
through their representatives
the Nation Like the heroic Six Hundred Charge
the Light Brigade"
Theirs to make reply
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die"
Presidents budget message which Congress
wednesday included its smaller features the District
Columbia budget the 1s4a The national budget
OF the largest in history dwar into ngncance
the District budget Of s454562 The national budget beyond all
comprehension reflects the colossal scale which the
budget satisfy
gency demands because of the and these will further delay
provision and long delayed unet needs The budget
Federal of s0oOOo
though service and protection Of the expanded Federal
establishment has increased largely the Districts burden there
disposition the of Washngtons largest busi-
increase its share.
Only building provided though five buildings under
structon are to be given funds for completion
the central building for the Public Library are to
provided all of the buildings will depend upon the
granting of material priorites for their construction
generally welcome
fuller discussion of the District budget appears elsewhere on
this page
Another Public Utilities Open Forum Held
Chairman Gregory the Public Utilities Commission
heldh In
Archives Building Wednesday attended by the
nbic utilities chairman of various
organizations well by representatives OF the pohc u
The meeting is reported have lasted for three
featured attack Chairman Hankin the District
alleged ardiness of the Commissioners as
Board the order of the Public
Utilities operation Of the crossown bus line
oundy denounced Other grievances against the comms
sioners aired
tween District government which are required
bv law to act Jointly upon problems
fortunate inability chairman and the Engineer Com
matters before the commission SHOWS
why the provides for three members.
Chairman the forum announced his approval
of the nominee commission whose nomna-
tion is now pending before Committee There
have been regret that local man. familiar
with local conditions selected for the existing vacancy
strong feeling exists that civilian members Of the
Public Utilities should local who fully quail
possible acceptable to both the citizens and the u-
ies companies All either should want local who
knows what who practical honest and fair
be reason why the should nave
the approval Commissioner the chairman
OF the commission.
important matters pending before the comis-
representing acumuaions well problems Taxcaos
rates, stock and other items are included
Problem of Moving the Heavy Rush Hour Irathc
The Capital been increasing its large fleet OF
it has been possible to OBTAIN tnem 1ro
promised early delivery OF ootn types oi
conveyances expected relieve the situation
rubber tires and the expected retirement
axcabs and private automobiles there seen
ospective added burden The
order additional ana buses 10 eae VI
expected increased load
Chairman DeIano Capital Park and Planning
suggested the cabs be made to carry
an important hour load This would be done py
routing some cabs intermediate sections beyond the
a would
three passengers reasonable similar system is IN op-
Grafton there two types OF cabs one OF
which is other will pick its quota OF three
nasseneers who will discharged the predetermined
destination.
To insure the continued the axicabs in the perform
ance of this suggested part the transportation vouo
he necessary to through the tire ratoning rules
Now 10passenger capacity and over are
the only ones preferential treatment under the present
rules. . ,,e, -
Speeding buses would be most help1ul III
the CARRYING transportation load Improved timing
who always complaining the long time takes to get any
place could with shorten considerably the running
time Of every line.
board bus, apparently "ltaouI uie
slightest idea will their fare snow pass
or transfer entering will hold the line OF pas
seneers waiting while he searches all OF his 10 or
more pockets stock of contents ne may
pull out bill for change purchase OF tokens e
be make similar search OF the contents OF
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