Evening star., 1942-02-03

Government-owned property which
can be used Immediately. 1t is sug-
gested that q temporary building
could be provided now, built on a
permanent foundation, which would
be utilized after the war is over, to
build q permanent structure.
Suggests Space at Gallinger.
1T is suggested that available
space can be had at Gallinger for
maternity cases. The answer is
that most self-respecting mothers
prefer to pay something for hos
pital service for the privilege of
contributing a baby TO their coun-
try, and at this time of urgent ne
cessity for an increased popula-
ton the Government should con-
slider the health and well-being Of
our mothers of paramount impor-
tance and our first line of defense.
Then, too, every woman prefers her
own doctor at this very critical time
in her life.
Billions Of dollars are being
spent for implements of war.
Surely, some small part of these
dollars should be used to make pos
sible the health and happiness Of
those who are to continue the
building of a greater America in
the years ahead, when our country
and the world is at peace. For all
Of these reasons I beg you to ia
vorably consider the pleas Of those
who are here to urge the necessity
of better hospital situation in the
District"
Tragedy" Predicted.
Representative Norton also pre-
dicted there would be q tragedy"
In Washington unless proper hous-
ing accommodations are made avail
able for girl war workers.
These girls come to Washington
to take Government job and think
they have reached the end Of the
rainbow. But instead they find their
salaries will not provide a roof over
their heads or food for their bodies.
Moreover. the girls are criticized
because they come to work not look
ing like prima donnas."
At that point Mrs. Norton was
interrupted by Representative wiz
son, Republican, Of Indiana, advo-
cate Of 10 pm. curfew for Govern.
ment girl war workers.
Not Criticizing Girls.
II am Curfew Wilson" he said.
II did not intend any criticism Of
the, girls. I criticize no one but
the administration. BY the time we
have spent all this money for houses
another like amount will be needed.
There Is no end to 1t. I want the
problem met in other ways than by
fooling the citizens Of this country.
II want to rid Washington Of It's
parasites. / define . parasite as any
one sucking the life blood of the
Capital City and the resources OF
the Nation without contributing to
the war effort"
Representative Wilson then men
toned q "10-point program" he
plans to discuss on the House floor
later in the day for relieving con-
gestion in Washington and improv-
ing efficiency in the Government
service.
Il think if your 10 points are all
you think they are" responded Rep
resentative Norton, 1T will win the
support Of the older members Of
Congress who are thoroughly famil-
lar with Washington"
Fire Needs Outlined.
Fire Chief Stephen T. Porter out
lined problems Of the Fire Depart.
ment in providing fire protection for
the expanded sections of the Dis
trict without additional equipment
and personnel.
THE increased population has
placed q tremendous burden on the
Fire Department" he declared.
Chief Porter said first Of all 80
men the department lost in recent
years should be replaced, and a new
truck company organized in the
Southeast section. In addition, he
declared, five additional inspectors
should be added to the fire marshals
stan, and new firehouses located in
the vicinity of Massachusetts, and
Idaho avenues and Wisconsin ave-
nile and Ordway street.
He pointed out there were 503
more fires in Washington last year
than in 1910.
Hearings Are Concluded.
Shortage Of accommodations for
working girls was stressed by Irene
Dixon, director of room registry for
the Y. w. c. A. She said girls who
work must have clean rooms, keys to
lock their doors, accessible baths,
food. recreation, places to entertain
guests. quiet sleep and efiicient
transportation.
Needs Of Washington's hospitals,
similar to those recently outlined be-
fore the House District Committee,
were emphasized by Charles D.
Drayton Of Children's Hospital.
The committee subsequently con-
cluded hearings on the two bills it
has before it to authorize an appro-
priation Of $50, ,000, 900 to meet hous-
ing and public works needs In the
Metropolitan Area. Several days will
be allowed for presentation Of briefs
by those who did not testify, before
action Is taken on the legislation.