Evening star., 1950-09-27
Higher Budgets
Asked byD.C
Regu|atoryUnit
Better Inspection
Service Sought by
Increased Help

All the regulatory agencies Of
the District Government, with the
Of the Department Of
Weights, Measures and Markets,
are asking for an increase in their
budgets for the fiscal year 1862,
the Commissioners announced to-
day in making public the budget
estimates Of these agencies.
The Department Of Weights,
Measures and Market request is
lower for the next fiscal year, be-
cause this year it received an ap-
of $4,000 for a sewer
and water line at the Fish Market.
Most of the increases are asked
for better inspection by employ
ing additional help. The heads Of
the agencies, in submitting their
estimates, called the Commission
ers' attention to the rapid growth
of the city and said that if they
are to do a competent job, they
must have to have additional help.
The largest budget of the agen-
cies was submitted by the Record
er Of Deeds, who is asking for an
appropriation of $250,000 to run
his Office during the next year.
This is an increase from $233 300,
appropriated for the Office this
year.
Cites Increasing Work.
The recorder based his request
for additional funds on the in
creasing work in his Office and
cited the large increase in the
number of automobile liens and
titles being recorded. In addition.
there has been an increase in the
number of chattel mortgages. He
asks for an additional $3.50 for
more clerical help. Another item
his budget is increased
pay authorized by Congress a few
years ago under the Ramspeck
Act.
The Alcoholic Beverage Control
Board has asked the Commission
erS for an appropriation of $133,-
300 for the next year. The board
was given $103,700 this year. Most
Of the increase would go to pay
the salaries of five new inspectors
and two new stenographers and
to buy $1,921 worth of furniture.
The Board of Parole has sub
mitted estimates of $86.400 for
the board for the next
fiscal year. This year, $73,140 was
Most of the increase
$40 .250-would pay the salaries
for three new ,positions-a field
parole officer, an assistant insti-
tuition parole officer and a clerk
stenographer.
Wage Board Asks More.
The Minimum Wage and Indus
trial Safety Board is asking for
"S7,50 for the next fiscal year
an increase from 800 appro-
priated this year. The increases
asked are for salaries for a new
assistant, an addi-
tional wage and hour investigator
and an industrial safety inyeSti-
gator.
Reports of 10000 occupational
injuries were made during the last
fiscal year, the board says in ask
ing for additional help, and rs
per cent of the establishments in
spected were found to have unsafe
conditions.
Many employees are paying less
than the legal minimum wage.
and investigations disclosed $18,-
TIA in underpayments.
An expenditure of $4,000 is
asked by the Department Of
Weight. Measures and Markets
for the construction of a calibrat-
ing house to test gasoline, kero-
sene and other types Of fluids in
truck compartments. The depart
lnent does not now have the neces-
sary facilities to test and seal these
trucks.
Coroner Asks S65,2OO.
The Coroner's Office is asking for
an appropriation of $65,200 for
the next fiscal year. This year it
received $57,100. The increase
would pay for an additional
wagon, dictaphone for
Office use and an higher fees for
jurors and witnesses at inquests.
The Public Utilities Commls-
sion has submitted a budget of
S148,841 for the next fiscal year.
This year $145,700 was appropri-
ated.
The Zoning Commission is ask
ing for $4,000 compared with an
appropriation of $35, 800 this year.
The Department of Insurance is
requesting $86,5O0 for the next
fiscal year. This year it received
s85, ,450.
The Poundmaster' Office is ask
ing for $41,90O for the fiscal year
an increase of $500 over the
appropriation.
The District License Bureau is
asking for three additional inspec-
tors in its estimates for the next
fiscal year. Their salary would
amount to $4,000 a year. This
makes up most of the increase
asked in the 10000 estimate for
the next fiscal year. This years