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Evening star., 1949-07-28
PUG Refuses
To Dismiss Plea
For 7% Gas Rise
D. c. Hearing Opens
On Compony's Bid for
5000, 900 New Income
By Harriet Griffiths

The Public Utilities Commission
today denied a motion by the Gas
Consumers and Independent Ap-
pliance Dealers to dismiss the
Washington Gas Light Co.'S petit
ton for a per cent rate increase
for District consumers.
The motion came as the PUG
opened public hearing at the
District Building on the gas COM
pany's move to obtain additional
operating revenues of 100000 a
year beginning August Is.
The company has cited a 40 per
cent decline in net operating rev.
enues since 1889, owing primarily
to the increased cost of labor, in
its petition for the rate increase.
Arguing for dismissal, William
A. Roberts, counsel for the con-
sumer-dealer group, contended the
company is earning a very large
profit on it's present operation.s
No Schedule Submitted.
He asserted the application for
rate increase is "untimely" since
1t would become operative shortly
after application of the city's new
revenue act Monday, and "at a
moment of great unsettlement."
A 2 per cent sales tax will ap-
ply to gas bills here beginning
Monday.
Mr.. Roberts also complained
that the company has not sub
mitted a rate schedule in connec-
tion with the increase request, and
that therefore it is not known
where the burden of the increase
will fall-whether on consumers
of gas for cooking and refrigera-
ton. or those who heat their
homes by gas.
In reply, Oscar Berry, repre-
senting the gas company, declared
the law does not require the COM
pany to file a rate schedule in
advance of the hearing.
Return Held DANGEROUSLY Low"
He denied the company is earn
ing a large profit on present oper-
ations, and said evidence to be
presented would show that the
company. on the other hand. is
earning a dangerously low" re-
turn on it's present operations.
Mr.. Berry said the fact that the
sales tax is becoming effective at
this time lis something over
which the company has no con-
troll"
The consumer dealer group was
permitted to intervene in the pro-
cedings, as was the Bureau of Fed
eral Supply. This will permit the
group to present witnesses and
participate In cross examination.
Also giving notice Of desire to
take part In the proceedings were
the District Industrial Union
Council. CIO; the Fort Davis
Citizens Association, and the
Restaurant Beverage Association.
The hearing will be adjourned
after presentation of the gas COM
pany's case. to allow time for pre-
paration of cross examination and
presentation of additional evil
dence.
Evening star., 1949-07-28
Canaday Turns Down Offer
To Head Munitions Board

Ward M. Canaday, chairman
of the Finance Committee Of
Willys-Overlan Motors. Inc. to-
day turned down President Tru-
mans offer of the Craftsmanship
of the Munitions Board. He ex-
planned the press of private busi-
ness would not permit him to
devote proper attention to the
Government post.
Mr.. Canaday has been serving
as consultant to the board and
will continue In that capacity.
He also is American co-chairman
of the Caribbean Commission.
Evening star., 1949-07-28
Weather Bureau ChoIks Up H eat Record in Own office

you know, a great deal OF hot
weather discomfort is psyche
logical. But that doesn't mean, y
he added hastily, that the ef-
feet isn't a physical one"
The divisions 'climatological
section is the official custodian
of Weather Bureau records,
dating back to the 1800s when
the Army Medical Corps and
Signal Corps kept weather data.
The neurological section is con-
cerned largely with flood and
water supply forecasting in all
parts of the Nation.
Evening star., 1949-07-28
You and the D. C. SuIes Tox
Medicines and PhormoceuticoIs
On Untoxed Drugstore List

A. They are taxed. since the law
states that only supports and
braces for crippled persons are not
subject to the tax.
@. Is there a tax on vitamins?
A. No. High potency vitamins
usually are obtained by physician S
prescription only. and the more
popular varieties are classified as
food.
@. Is there a tax on any pur-
chase made by doctors prescrip-
ton?
A. No. It is taken for granted
that all purchases by prescription
will contain non-taxable ingredi-
ents. 80 4
!. q. Are ice packs, water bottles,
heating pads. and similar articles
taxable? .y.
Not Exempt Now.
A. Yes. They are regarded as
medical supplies. for which the law
allows mo exemption at this time.
Il g.. A diabetic buys tax-free in
sulin, and then purchases needles
and syringes for self treatment at
home. Must he pay tax on the
needles and syringes?
A.. No. In cases where such
devices are required for the appli-
cation of medicine. they are re-
garded for tax purposes as phar-
maceuticals.
@. Are food and drink bought
at soda fountains taxable?
A. They are taxed on the same
bases as restaurant meals, with
the customer paying no tax on
purchases under 1926.
Tomorrow: The sales tai
rna s,orconnI cor,,;ooe
Evening star., 1949-07-28
Army Bond to PIoy at Capitol

The United States Army Band,
under the direction Of 1t. Samuel
Loboda, will present its regular
Friday concert at 8 pm. tomorrow
at the east front of the Capitol.
Soloist of thes evening will be
Sergt. Parker Taylor. f1utist. who
will play poppler's "Fantasie
Pastorale Hongroise." Also fea-
tured will be the Army Band
Chorus and the bands dance
Evening star., 1949-07-28
Commissioners Uphold
Cote Liquor Revocation

The Commissioners today up
held an Alcoholic Beverage Con-
troll Board order revoking the
ABC license of Horace X. Sabins,
operator of Sabins' Restaurant,
1913 Nichols avenue Sc.
Mr.. Sabins was found guilty
after a hearing by the board
July IL on charges of selling to
an intoxicated person and per-
mitting an intoxicated person to
remain on the premises. The
Commissioners granted a review
Of the findings. The license re-
vocation is scheduled to take ef-
feet tomorrow.
Evening star., 1949-07-28

WHITEHURST FREEWAY TAKES SHAPE-Here the aerial
caught sweeping view of the Whtehurs Freeway
Georgetown under construction
picture be the completed connection with
Key Bridge the left photograph shown the
the widened Canal the Foxha Village
Star Staff Photos by A. c. Chinn
Evening star., 1949-07-28

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and personal serUiceS.)
Montana labor news., 1949-09-01
Public Power Funds Restored by Senate
How Labor Day Was Born

Monday III September a. a hulidas
ior labor, the big guns u lndu>trs
unlca,hcd 4 whitening attack Work
crs were warned against participate
ing in the iirSt parade on Scptcm
her 5. lSS2l. Employers threatened
10 ire those who paradcd Iiut Ny
workers refused To be cowcd More
than 10000 br~icklalcr,. freight hand
lcr>. tyroeraphcr,, painters, black
smiths, cigar maker, and others
were on hand when the signal t..
start Mas sounded.
Reporting that the turnout AZ
pears To have been intended As an
expression ol supreme dls>atl>ia,
ton" the New York Herald SAID TN
demonstration was %"applaudc,l
loudly by the spectators who
tlrongcd sidewalks along the route.
Following this highly successful
parade. local MEL groups i'll other
state, took hold oi the Labor bay
idea. In 1886 the AI.l.. OFFICIALLY
approved Labor Day. Ey 1904 II
had become 4 national holiday
Fearful OF Labor Day. the indt,
Try controlled press lashed oat
against it with venom according Ia
the american Architect and Build
ing News III 1882. Labor Day,
the very name oi which should make
every true American blush. ought IL
be abolished' and instead there
should be "A procession oi ,cahs
Cwhich) would contain the best. the
most independent and ambitious par
~ wo|rkingmcn.
lp Mrt,uirv such sentiments wcr,
simply spurs to mor action. lie
continued lighting. ever harder. on
the side OF labor until his death ~
the age 81 ~ in Camden. n
Montana labor news., 1949-09-01

Organized labor Wa under Wy
urou> attack III 1881 when Peter
McGuirc. later 10 be known
a. the father oi Labor Day. recom-
mcndcd to 4 New York Central La
Dor Union meeting that "a day
should he sci aside a. a festive
day tlorl a parade through the
streets oi the city
Mann ri the trade unions ol this
,it, are led by iorcien radicals,
Tic New York Time, commented.
The best results by employers Tin
lighting ,hcini have been reached
is wedding out aeilators by a
blacklist and having nothing what
ever To do with trade unions
The description foreign radical
Mas. ui course. Il inappropriate then
ion Mct,uirc as similar terms are
today about labor leader, whom EN-
rloAcr> hate.
McGuirc was born III New lork
eilS i'll lS52 \ union man from the
age 81 Il. he incurred the wrath
81 employers by his militant ,lrug
giles an hchall oi labor. In 1881
lie organized the Bro u Carpenters
and JoincrS. WAS named secretary
treasurer and held the post lor =
Years. Five year, later he was one
81 tic prime movers III the creation
~ the Nl'.l.. and was elected sec
fclar, oi the lir>t convention.
Socialist. Mcclure believed
that workers should organize polit-
i.allA lie led the opposition against
those wlo iclt labor should re
strict itself to straight economic is
sue, and leave politics alone. Nh
;.Ald student ui the social. economic
and political questions ui the day,
Mcthfirc Was III great demand as 4
public speaker On the platform his
reads wil and captivating manner
,uicklA won audience, 10 his side.
Tic Was a busy speaker. %lccturine
in every state. he spoke 1t 2,9O0
meetings. it is estimated.
When Mcc,uirc proposed the iir-t
Montana labor news., 1949-09-01

"lt A. y real pleasure il me "a
addrc,, ms convention ~ lhc Mon
tara Federation III ahpr with rel
prcnec> ~ M3ntant, Workmcn'>
Compensation \ot. ,tid Matter T.
eemh, Chairman # the Montan4.
industrial Neeidcni Board.
those VI NuU Uho KNOW me know
ml stand 90 tAc issue, ciicctine
the working people q Montana
Your able president Mr. Graham
and 1ow legislative representative.
Mr. kiNcn and laN, worked To-
gclhcf ou WarnA acca>iou,
Ny interest has alWay, been III
the field OF labor relation, and dur
ing the time that haze served
with iic Federal Government il
Montana labor news., 1949-09-01

lhi, field. ! worked ,io.e. We
ihe. leader, u the Nmefu 81 ~.
Grafton 81 Labor and a~,i,f,l - II.
settlement 81 many dispute y.
oardinsly. | Want u ,ai n
straight from the ,haul 'tl.
aboui the problems iaeil4 t b
dn,trial Nccidcnt l,aafd Il
State q Montana. pr,blei
ciicct every workine
Woman III our state.
First let me report
today the Industrial \cet w
+, ~ the best iinaNoi Hdf
il II history w lat, ,H1
large enough 70 talk, q
benefits and We have q NJ
a,tcr fund suiiicicm IF
Montana labor news., 1949-09-01
JOBS FOR WOMEN HUNTED

Washington The Women bureau
ii the Labor Department said il
wa, making a held study in ~
cities 10 determine the amount ii
parttine employment available Tor
women.
Montana labor news., 1949-09-01

LABOR DAY finds the free American work. i'll enjoying the best
living standards in the world. Let's keep him o. top and try to Lift other
nations up o level instead of draseins on citizens down to the
low labor standards of Europe and Asia. The best way to do that is t.
buy Unonmadein.Amerc goods and use Union services. Then-and
only then an we continue to set an example for toiers Of all nahops
1 \ oRNBuRNg pTr UNION LABEL TRADES DEPT AEnCA FEDERATION - 49,
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1949-03-17
CANTON ECHO
By Heck

Canton, O., March 17--Satur-
day night, Mar. II, Canton Bull
dogs became the Western Division
champions when they defeated
the Salem team on the Cleveland
East floor by the score of 55-47.
1t was very close and exciting
game until the last few minutes
of the game when Canton was
able to forge ahead. The quarter
scores were 9-8, 1870, 4O-38 and
final 55-47 all in Canton favor
but the score was tied three times
in the last quarter. Canton has
now ercord of y wins and two
losses over a period of the last
two seasons. The losses were to
Youngstown by a score of 63-46
and to Monaco by a score of AZ
to a.. The Bulldogs will now
play Monaco for the T. S. J. A.
championship this Saturday night
March 19, at Monaco. We hope
that Monaco want repeat the de-
feat that they gave Canton in
previous game.
The bus trip to Cleveland was
very entertaining due to the autos
of Dick Brenkamp. A natural
born master of ceremonies and
commedian he kept the Canton
contingent in an uproar through
his continuous chatter and ribaled
songs. l don't know which got
the most laughs, his rubber mask
of his natural face! Perhaps we
can get Dick to act as M. c. at
Monaco after the game. I'm sure
it would be very interesting.
The Canton Juniors wish to
take this opportunity to give
many thanks to the Clevel. East
Juniors for the fine meal and the
very good time that was had by
all. Three cheers and big bou-
quet of roses to Cleveland East.
Notice to Members of Branches
Ia and IL.
The regular monthly meeting
will be held this Sunday, March
20, at the Sachsenheim at 2:3O
p. m. Let's give our wholehearted
support at those meetings to make
them a much better success.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1949-03-17
CLEVELAND WEST
NEWS
By Johnny Eve

Cleveland, O., Mar. l7-C.on-
gratulations to the Canton Bull
dogs On the victory over Salem
las. Sat. night, the final score be-
ing 48-55, and making Canton til.
Champs of this division. After the
game we all went down to the
White Eagle hall where Clevel
East served swell meal and af
terwards there was dancing to AL
Buehners band. One thing that
has us wondering is how did you
get back to Canton, Rudy.
1t seems like our Clevel. West
boys are getting the"Wanderlust'
when Bill Folberth may be leav-
ing us soon to go and live with
his parents in Florida. Best OF
luck to you Willy.
Don't forget singing practice
on Monday nights at $50 p. m.
Please try to attend. Also to the
fellows there is mems lodge
meeting this Friday the 18th at
S'p. IN. l hope you all try to attend
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1949-03-17

BY ]. C..

Youngstown, o., Mar. l7-Last
weekend was all quiet on the
youngstown Front, but we are
all looking forward to Saturday,
April 9, which is the date that has
been set for the "Old Timers" VS..
The Wildcats game. Our Old
Timers that are in training for
this game are as follows: Chucl1
Wheaton, Carl Longstreet, Ben
Scharsu, Carl Holt, Daniel Gobel
John Schuller, Bill Hitter, Dan
Schuller, Bill Hartman, Martin
Schinker, Martin Kerr, John
Schinker. F..
That's not all folks! We have
mdre entertainment planed for
you There's going to be a come
dy team for laughs to start the
evening off, and following that
we're going to have a game be.
tween the girls that won basket
ball championship for Youngs-
town some time ago and our pre-
sent day girls team. This will be
a night of entertainment vo;
won't want to miss. This will be
a grand night. We guarantee you
that you will have a good time.
No place or time has been set as
yet, but watch this column for
further information. By the way
Old Timers get that beer ready
We want to thank Mr.. George
kascher for donating us a Ping
Pong table. We are staging a
tournament for any Juniors that
wish to enter. For full details see
Richie Vanaugh. This is chang
ing things for some of US. our
Vino'3 want to be Ping-Pong
champs instead of Vino champs.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1949-03-17
CLEVELAND EAST
NEWS
By Wally Geiger

Cleveland, O., March l7-All
of those people that attended the
game last Saturday between Can
ton and Salem merely saw an ex-
cellent game, and I'm sorry for
those that couldn't make it. There
was a very good example OF
great basketball playing and good
sportsmanship. Both teams play
ed their very best, us we all could
see, which made it just as excit-
ing for the spectators as the play
ers. Congratulations boys on the
fine game.
Well, you know, l believe that
if it was up to the East boys.
they would have this world all
turned around, by spleeping days
and staying up all night, because
believe me that's what they do
now. Boy, that your Bretz family.
Last Sunday after that rough
Saturday night, the Juniors had
their card party. 1t didn't have
the crowd we really hoped to
have, but those that did come, |
know had a good time. Even ii
they all didn't win prizes, I'm
sure they all enjoyed the sausage
sandwiches. Thanks go to the girls
again for preparing these fine
sandwiches and coffee. | also
want to thank the many that do
mated some of the fine prizes and
cakes. l hope you ali had a good
time.
l want all of you keep in mind
the Juniors dance coming up May
18th. 1t is not to far off and if you
wish to purchase a ticket just see
anyone of the Juniors.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1949-03-17

BY Betty Polder

Salem, O., March Ut is d
hard, cruel world, is not it? Our
basketball season is over. To
bad it had to end the way it did.
By that | mean the game with
Canton which clinched the sea-
son for us. Who was it that wrote
Winning the game is only half
the purpose?" Fair play-what a
joke! I'm not blaming Canton
alone, there was some unfair play
on our side too, not on the floor.
on the bench. To you guys that
had to keep the bench warm, do
not walk out on the Juniors, there
is always next year.
Cleveland East, thank you for
a. wonderful time, a delicious
meal and the rest, except for the
referees. A swell time was had by
all.
And now the score of the Sa-
len-Canton game, 48 to S.. Can
toms favor. Congrate Canton and
when you meet Monaco may the
best team win.
To Monaco, just pointer,
wear alot of padding especially
around the legs. Why You'll find
out. Just remember, they are only
out for the fun of it. And maybe
a little blood and victory. Good
Luck to you.
I'm little late with this but
Congratulations to Wally and
Maxine Melitschka for the arrival
of bouncing baby boy. See you
all in Monaco.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1949-03-17
SAXON VETERANSl
By Hans Steiner

Have you ever noticed how long
long it takes a elderly person to
get something done, they have
the experience but not that fast
get away, so it was with Salem,
Ohio, last Saturday at the bas-
ketball game with Canton, it was
a good game, Canton did not
get away with much but they
have the victory. At an importend
game like that last Sat. we sure
think the T. S. J. A. should have
collected a small sum for ad
mittance, not to let every one
walk in free. Little Butch Roth
played the hartest game, a fast
little boy he is. Our Veterans
have stayed home last week. as
they all had to work on their i'll
come taxes and now let's think
of your Auto plates for l949 here
in Ohio.
May we call all you members
of Branch l to please come to our
next meeting on March Is. at
8 p. m.This meeting is very i'm
portend for several reasons, so
may we have your support.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1949-03-17
COLUMBUS JUNIORS
NEWS
BY Rose Wharton !.

Columbus, O. March IL
Sorry for the lack of news from
Columbus these past weeks, but
your reporter was on vacation and
also little lazy. We did visit a
former Columbus Junior, Rose
Gotzmeister- Times, in New Jer-
sey and I'm sure she would like
to say hello to all her old Saxon
friends through this column.
The Juniors held their regular
meeting March tenth. There was
4 grand turnout and every one
had an enjoyable evening. We
hope to have even the few that
were among the missing there at
our next meeting. Put a big X on
your calendar now for April
meeting to be held on the 18th.
Thanks to Homestead for show
;ng the Columbus club a grand
time. From the way they talked
no one missed out on, the fun. 1t
still has not been decided just who
lid what and when. Congratula-
tons also to the winners of the
trophies. Columbus is quite pleas
ed at adding another trophy to
their new case
Thanks go to Paul and Mar
tin Roth for their fine work on
building the trophy case. 1t really
looks swell.
The news has gotten around
that Carl Blum has had an ac-
cident, resulting in cast on his
foot. We all wish you a speedy
recovery Carl and hope you're
up and around in no time.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1949-03-17
7. s. ]. A. BASKETBALL

Last Saturday night at Cleve.
land East High School, the tie
IN the Western Division was
broken by Canton's victory over
Salem in a very closely contested
game which ended with the score
of s5-i7. As a result of this
game the Canton team became
the Western Division champion
and will meet Monaco in the first
game of the play-olfs Saturday
night, March l9, at 7:l5 p. IN. at
the Monaco High School gym.
There will be no preliminary.
SO the game will start promptly
at 7:l5 p. m.
The second game of the play
offs will be held in Canton on
Saturday, March 20, the time and
place to be announced next
week.
If it is necessary for a third
play-of game, it will be played at
Youngstown, Ohio, on April End.
For further information regard
ing the play-off games please read
the Canton 'and Youngstown
articles.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1949-03-17
AUTO CITY spEAxS
BY Ella

Detroit, Moch., Mar. l7-Or-
chids to the committee and tie
Senior Lodge on their 36th An
niversary. 1t really turned out to
be a success. The food was ledi-
cious, The music as you ike by.
ddieCasper. Was swell, the pol
ka, waltz and fox trbt.s I'm sure
that everybody that attended this
occasion will not be forgotten
for quite a while.
Once again may | remind
everybody that the Saxonia Choir
and the GBU. are holding a con-
cert on March 26, at $50 p. III.
in the Harmonic Hall. I'm sure
this occasion that they have plan
ned for long time will be a sue
cess. The program for that even
ing will be interest everybody.
There will also be dancing If
everybody will attend this occas-
sion they will have an enjoyable
evening.
So let us all set aside this date,
attend and support the concert.
They will help support us.
How about it Juniors?
Thanks Juniors for attending
the Lodge 36th Anniversary. Pm
sure you had all swell time.
So let all attend the Saxonia
and GBU. concert on Mar. 10Th,
at $50 p. m. at Harmonic Hall.
There will be no social for
the month of March.
P. S. Just reminder Of the ar
ticle about Bowling this coming
September. Make your arrange
ments with Mr.. George Schuster,
1887 Monara ST., Detroit 2. Mi
chigan.
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1949-03-17
ELWOoD CITY
BY Helen Paul

Ellwood City, Pa, Mar. ~
This Sat-, the 10Th, will be the
play-off in Monaco, all those
wishing to go up, get in touch
with Sara Kast.
This Sunday, the 10th, will be
held our regular meeting. 1t will
start at 7 o'clock. Let's have
everyone turn out since there are
some things to discuss. Don't
forget!
Well, can you imagine, the 2lst
will be the first day of Spring.
How does that saying go? Oh,
yes, at springtime a young mans
fancy turns to - that's right
fishing
SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1949-03-17
ALLIANCE. OHIO
Branch 3.

To all members of the Alliance
Saxon Lodge branch 3 please take
notice the regular monthly meet
ing has been changed from Sun
day, March Is to Friday Eve,
March l8, at 1880 p. m. The
reason for this as you all know is
beyond our control. SO come out
anyway and help along at this
meeting.
Win. Schuller, Sec'y.