Evening star., 1944-03-19
-Four DC. Bills
Given Support
|0f Federation
Action on Boxing Low
Postponed by Citizens
In Absence of Roney

Four District bills now pending in
Congress were approved last night
by unanimous vote of the Fedora
ton of Citizens Associations. Ac-
ton on fifth measure, pertaining
to proposed revision of the boxing
law, was postponed because Of the
absence of Joseph A. Roney. who
the report.
Favorable action was taken on the
bill delegating additional minor
powers to the Commissioners. Also
approved was the proposed legis-
lation regarding exemption of prop
erty and earnings from attachment,
levy, seizure and sale on execution;
a bill to amend the laws govern
ing fire and casualty insurance and
a bill governing appointments and
license fees of notaries public.
Zoning Resolution.
A resolution, originated by the
Randle Highland Citizens Associa-
ton, proposing the addition of four
civilian members to the present zon-
ing commission was presented by M.
j. Wright of the zoning Committee.
and approved 1t provides that the
commission hereafter be composed
of the District Engineer Commits
sioner, a representative of the Ma
tional Capital Park and Planning
Commission, the Architect of the
Capitol, and two civilian represent
tatives who shall have been residents
of the city at least five years.
A resolution offered by Mr.. Wright,
requesting support for H. r. 1850.
directing the Zoning Commission to
amend coming maps to provide that
all of parcel 70.100 and square
1886, Immediately south of Shep-
herd street NV, be zoned as resi-
dental 40-foot "A" restricted area,
also was adopted.
The proposed insurance bill re-
vision would modify the penalty for
minor infractions of regulations,
and would lower bonds for insur-
ance brokers from 5000 to 81 200.
1t provides a 5000 fine for minor
violations instead of revocation Of
brokers licenses 1t also would
foster the establishment of rating
bureau, which would eliminate cut
throat competition and provide a
better designation of factors to be
considered in an adjustment of in
surance rates for fire, lightning,
tornado, wind and explosion dam
ages.
! Recreation Report Approved.
Ernest F. Henry, chairman Of
the Recreation Committee, pre-
|sented report which was adopted,
calling for approval of the Recrea-
Ition Boards budget for 1945. The
'treport pointed out that the budget
.talready approved by the Commits
Isioners allocates s606,745 for oper-
ating expenses and S77,300 capital
loutlay. While this is $26,850 less
than the boards original request.
lit is $154,377 more than the cur
trent budget and will be augmented
by a grant of $250082 of Federal
funds through the Lanham Act.
| Expenditure of the two funds will
enable the recreation board to i'm
prove IA Fairgrounds in all sections
OF the city with shelter houses, paw
ing, fencing, grading and other
work.
Joseph A. Deckman, chairman of
the Committee on Housing and Rent
Control, fired his parting shot at
the National Capital Housing Au-
thority with the statement that the
latter organization had funds to
clear slums in 1888 but failed to do
the job. Mr.. Deckman said Con-
gress that year placed the Alley
Dwelling Authority under the Uni
ted States Housing Act by amending
Title II, whereby $4,000, 900 was
earmarked for slum clearance and
low-rent housing.
The only limitation placed on
NCHA was price of $1.50 per
square foot for land to be cleared,
but survey showed a good average
price for the necessary land would
have been $100 a square foot.
President Harry Wender read a
letter from John A. Reilly, director
OF the Districts War Bond cam
paign, congratulating the fedora
tion for its part in helping make
the recent drive success.
A resolution offered by Vice
President Walter F. Wasson, thank
ing the Hecht Co. for publicizing the
federation in recent Red Cross ad-
vertising, was adopted.
James A. Crooks, chairman of the
Dinner Committee, announced tenta-
tive plans for the annual dinner
April %, at the American Legion
headquarters. Because of limited
seating facilities the guest list will
be restricted to 200 persons.