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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24
Woman Gives Birth
Twice Within Week

BAGHDAD, Iraq.. Feb. "a tH).
An Iraqi woman has given
birth twice within one week, a
physician announced today.
He said the woman, who
lives in the village of Tobji
near Baghdad. gave birth to a
girl at her home last week.
The next day she felt unusual
pains and went to a hospital.
Two days later she produced
twinS-a boy and a girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24

business activity. lis static IL
not declining" And they
warned that any further tax
increases might accelerate the
departure to the suburbs of the
very taxpayers needed to main
tain present tax collections. In
this connection they cited par
ticularly the individual income
tax. which jumped $40 million
last year alone.
On the comparison with the
suburbs, the Commissioners
noted that none has an unin-
corporated business tax, only
Montgomery County has a ciga-
rette levy, and that Virginia has
no sales and use tax or motor
vehicle excise levy.
They also asserted that the
Districts real estate tax exceeds
all others in the area except
Montgomery County and Falls
Church. And they submitted a
set of sample charts for various
income levels showing aggre-
gate major tax payments OF
District residents exceeding
those of suburban residents, ex-
cept Virginians at higher in
come levels. who pay sleeper
individual income tax rates.
Agency Moves Are Threat
Congress was warned that
recent moves of Government
agencies out of the District,
added to the moves of many
Government employees, are a
new threat to the city's rev.
enue.
Other adverse factors cited
in the Commissioners tax ana
lySis included the city's in
creaSing proportion OF TAX
exempt real estate. the nom
taxability of the Federal Gov
eminent. the absence of tax
able major industries as a sub
Stitute in this regard. Federal
restrictions on the city'S eco
nomic development. lack of un-
developed land. and 1.-The huge
number of persons working in
the District and availing them
selves freely of costly local
services and facilities" while
paying no Washington taxes.
The analysis also cited re-
Gently estimated decline in the
Districts total population. If
it continues, this decline could
significantly cut tax yields,
Congress was told.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24

The acting minister of AL
Souls Unitarian Church, Six
tenth and Harvard streets
NV. yesterday told his con-
gregation he is no longer q
Christian.
? The Rev. Ralph w. Stutz-
man, acting minister since the
death of DR.. A. Powell Davies
last September. said confusion
with the teachings of Jesus was
one reason for his break with
Christianity.
Another was his inability, he
said, to accept the Irrational
or pure-faith acceptance of a
Christ.
"Out Of a Christian Heritage"
The former Evangelic al
United Brethren pastor de-
clared Unitarians must face the
fact that I'VE have come out of
a Christian heritage" with an
emphasis on "out."
1.-THE main rejection for me
comes in that Christianity says
something about Jesus and puts
a Christ title on him." Mr..
Stutzman explained. 1T sees
man as sinful and claims he
cannot get out of sin by his
own power. He needs an out
side savior.
For me the rut of sin is not
so deep and he does not need
an outside savior"
Magazine Changed Name
The speaker also pointed out
that the denominations weekly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24
No Longer a Christion,
All Souls Minister Says

magazine had its name changed
last spring by the American
Unitarian Association. highest
body in the church. from the
Christian Register" to the
Unitarian Register"
The move to change the name
was originated by the Arlington
va Unitarian Church.
A graduate of Oberlin Grad
uate School of Theology, Mr..
Stutzrian came to All Souls
Church last May as assistant
minister to DR.. Davies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24
City Heads See Threat
In Exodus to Suburbs

Washington's local tax re-
sources are being threatened
by the exodus Of residents and
business to the suburbs. the
District Commissioners told
Congress today
District residents also bear
all overall tax load heavier
than that of most nearby tax
PAYERS, the city officials said.
They predicted that any
major tax increase would be
likely to harm the Capitals
economic and social stability.
The Commissioners tax views
were included in the state of
the Nations Capital" report
presented to members of the
Senate and House District Com
mittees,
The burden of the overall
message was that the District
must have more Federal help
to meet municipal needs, and
the conclusion of the tax an
alySis was that increased taxes
are not a promising source.
Present Tax Structure
The District has a more
comprehensive tax program
than many States, Congress
was told. 1t includes virtually
all the basic taxes normally
found at both State and local
levels. the city officials said.
In addition, they indicated.
the Districts taxes have APP
parently been rising faster on
per capita basis than those
OF the States and cities as a
whole.
In the last 10 years District
personal income rose only 80
per cent and the consumer
price index 81 per cent. but the
Capitals property tax revenue
jumped IS per cent. the income
tax take IT'S per cent, and sales
and gross receipts revenue "a
staggering 447 per cent" the
Commissioners noted.
Total general fund revenues
scared 1877 per cent in the same
10 years and another II per
cent in fiscal 1867. they
added.
Source Of Added Funds
The revenue rise has been
primarily from increased tax
rates, broadening Of the tax
base and new taxes rather than
from increased economic activ-
ity, officials asserted
Actually, they noted, District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24
Civil Defense

THE District government and
representatives Of Maryland OF
and Virginia have expended a
great deal of effort in the past
two years in an attempt to de-
velop adequate plans to provide
methods Of survival for the
public in the event of an all
attack.
1.-THE studies have been
made in the face of complete
lack of shelter facilities and
with the realization that in the
near future there will be little
or no time for evacuation. The
Commissioners feel that it is
imperative that planning must
be accelerated and measures
offering the greatest chance OF
survival be put into effect.
ANY reasonably satisfactory
program will require more
funds to be made available in
our budget"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24
Capitol Radio Alumni
To Form Chapter Here

The Alumni Association OF
Capitol Radio Engineering In
stitute will meet at 1880 pm.
Friday to form a local chapter
Tho meeting will be held at
the institute. 1924 Sixteenth
street NV, and all students.
former students and graduates
OF the Institute are eligible TO
attend
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24
Highways

"The highway funds to
finance the Districts portion
Of the highway program Of sits
million in the six years ending
with fiscal year 1854 appear to
be adequate through fiscal year
1868. However, by about 1864
1t appears certain that there
will be a need for substantial
additional funds.
I'm subsequent years. the de-
felt Of available funds will be
much greater. TO the extent
that by about 1869 the possible
deficit may be 500 million for
the program"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24
D.. c. Asks $l45 Million
For New Works Plan

street lights and communica-
tionS.
SanitatiOn-$3 million for a
new incinerator and remodeling
of an old one.
Zoo - $1.2 million for new
antelope and administration
buildings.
Buildings and Grounds =
$18.8 million for the new West
Municipal Center and a ware
house, both also to serve the
school system.
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.DISTRICT
Continued From First Page

date indication as to how
quickly the Commissioners re-
quest will be followed up. 1t
was indicated that the legis-
lators will ask city officials to
provide more information, par
ticularly about the works pro-
gram, before making any COM
mitments.
Method Of Presentation
Their proposals were outlined
in a 35-minute state of the
Nations Capital" message read
to the legislators. This was ac-
companied by a thick book of
supporting detail. copies OF
which went to all committee
members.
The new works program. un-
yelled formally today after
months of preparation. was a
focal point of the report. How
ever. the city officials made 1t
clear that their requests are
aimed at more than merely
financing this program.
They submitted a specific
draft Of a resolution which
they urged Congress to adopt
on the question of the city's
financing. The text of the
resolution proper declares it to
be the policy Of Congress Ito
provide financial support. over
and above that which can be
derived from taxing District
residents and businesses at
rates comparable to those OF
surrounding communities. to
the extent necessary to make
the District a modern. attrac-
tive. and efficient community
that meets the requirements
(of the Capital Of the United
States"
The proposed resolution APP
parently carries White House
approval. The Commissioners
letter to Mr.. Nixon and Mr..
Rayburn disclosed that it had
been reviewed by the Budget
Bureau, which said 1t had no
objection.
Plea UNDERSIGNED
The plea for a new and de-
cisive congressional policy stand
favorable to the city was undeB-
scored heavily.
Many Federal policies en-
visage the District as being an
outstanding community" the
Commissioners declared. ION
the other hand, other Federal
actions apparently are based
on the assumption that the
District should be a lower
standard community, a self
sustaining community tn
meets only minimum health.
safety, welfare. educational and
other needs. The two are not
compatible"
Urging that Congress resolve
this conflict by firmly commit
ting itself TO bolstering the
city's revenues, the Commits
sioners declared
ut is our belief that the Fed
eral Government has this re-
sponsibility to the District be-
cause II controls and establishes
the policies and expenditures
Of the District; because 1t has
a large part Of the property
that ordinarily would be tax
able in another community;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24

A new Sl45, 473,000 public
works program for the next six
Aears was submitted to Con-
eress today by the District.
The program, a revision Of
one proposed last June by a
citizens committee. provides for
over $50 million in new school,
rooms, over $40 million in re-
vamping at District General
Hospital. and stable expansion
of welfare institutions. prisons.
and playground and other mu-
nicipal facilities.
Also included are a SITS mil
lion West Municipal Center Of
fee building and over $33 mil
lion in storm sewers.
The new works plan follows
the general outlines of the pro-
posals of the citizen group
headed by Richard P. Dunn.
president of Julius Garflnckel
e. Co. The Dunn plan carried
SAL million price tag.
Plan for Financing
The extensive construction
would be financed by a combi-
nation OF borrowing and an in
crease in the Federal payment
into the citys general fund to
$50 million annually. The pres
ent authorized payment is $23
million. President Eisenhower
already has approved a pro-
posal for the city to borrow
500 million from the Federal
Treasury.
The major change by the
Commissioners in the Dunn
plan was new SO million
school allotment looking to-
ward a long-urged 30-to-1 ele-
mentary pupil teacher ratio.
The allotment includes three
new elementary schools and
seven additions.
This was Offset by elimina-
ton of seven auditorium and
playroom projects and combin-
ing of these two facilities in IA
other cases.
City officials also eliminated
some playground purchases re-
quested by the Board OF Edu-
cation.
The Dunn committee geared
its school recommendations to
q 32-to-1 ratio.
Besides the 30-to-l projects
plans include an Sll million
consolidated vocational h g h
school, a replacement for Hine
Junior High, two other new
junior highs, six new elemen-
tsry schools and a number of
additions.
Other Increases
The Commissioners boosted
the Welfare Departments al
lotment from S4.5 million to
$50 million. and the health
allotment from S94 million to
$l0.2 million. The library allot-
ment was raised from S5l4,000
to So million.
Welfare projects include a
school building for the District
Training School and cottages
at Maple Glen School and Jun
ior Village. The library item
provides for new Tenley. Fort
Davis, Benning and Southwest
branches and four sites.
Here are the totals and major
projects for other departments:
COrrectiOns-$5.4 million for
new dormitories. hospital,
school, garage and completion
OF the new youth center.
RecreatiOn-Sl.8 million for
p iygrounds and night lighting.
rOlice-$l million for a new
4th precinct station and re-
modelling Of the 18th precinct
station.
Fire-$3.2 million for a new
training school and four new
engine houses.
Civil DefenSe--$6 900 for a
preliminary survey for an UNI
derground command center.
Highways SIS million for
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because 1t imposes extra re-
quirements on the District as
a result of the District being
the Nations Capital; and fl
nally because it is the principal
employer of the District"
Finances "GIOomy"
The Commissioners report
painted a gloomy picture Of
District finances.
1t noted a trend of lower
income groups into the city, an
exodus of many upper and mid
dle-income taxpayers to the
suburbs. a lag in the growth of
personal income. and spiraling
expenses.
Also noted was a jump of
more than $50 million in local
taxes in the last four years,
in the city's general-fund cate
CORY alone. And it asserted that
any tax increases beyond the
present level, which it described
as already topping that in the
suburbs. would be detrimental
to the economy"
mo other large city is so
restricted in the collection of
taxes or SO limited as to the
other independent basic indus
tries which normally provide a
stable tax base" said the city
heads. Neither is any other
major city so limited in taxable
land area" they asserted, noting
that the Federal Government
owns 43 per cent of the land
area and So per cent of the
city'S land is tax-exempt.
The report also declared that
nearby Maryland and Virginia
have experienced tremendous
growth in population, wealth
and economic activity in recent
years, largely at the expense
of the District"
District problems in some
respects" said the report. ARE
obviously similar to those of
other cities. but in some re-
spects a unique situation is
involved. The District is a CEN
trail city, with rigid boundaries
in rapidly expanding metro
politan area.
Population Pattern
"Just as in all metropolitan
areas. the lower income groups
grav'tate to the older section
where rents are lower, auto
mobiles are not required, and
health. welfare and other mu-
nicipal facilities are better de-
veloped.
Thus, the District has. all
Of the problems of a central
city; but in addition it is re-
quired to be a suitable Capital
of the United States In many
respects 1t is a showcase.
The report specifically
pointed TO an impending crisis
in the general fund. the portion
Of the city's budget into which
Congress votes the Federal pay
ment. 1t also predicted a crisis
before the mid-1960s on high
way funds.
Works Financing
The proposed 500 million in
Treasury loans and SO million
increase In the authorized an
nual Federal payment are both
intended 10 support the new
works program. This program,
in general outline. was drafted
last year by a citizens commit
tee headed by Richard p. Dunn.
The committee proposed S97
million in borrowing and a SIS
million Federal payment boost.
The Commissioners letter TO
Mr.. Nixon and Mr.. Rayburn
disclosed that the Budget Blu
reau has not yet committed It.
self on the Federal payment in
crease, President Eisenhower
has already announced APP
proval OF the 500 million Dor
rowing proposal, however.
Here is how the Commission
erg' reuort summarized some ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24
Health

1.-THE shifting population :.
is likewise having its effect upon
public health activities and
hospitals. Several surveys dur
ing the past year made it plain
that many Of our health and
hospital programs need extern
sive overhauling."
Among the needs. said the
Commissioners, are a new medi-
cal program for alcoholics,
many major changes at District
General Hospital, new stand
ards for INDECENT hospital care.
expanded school and mental
health programs and more
facilities for the chronically i'll.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24
Prisons

THE recent study OF prisons,
probation and parole matters
resulted in many recommended
tons +. to improve our activi-
ties in these fields"
The Commissioners predicted
that if staff increases proposed
for the next fiscal year are APP
proved, "a slight decline of
prison population can be main
tanned and possibly acceler-
ated "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24

Probably in no other place
is the effect of our population
shift so apparent as in our well
fare activities. There is an in
crease in the numbers of the
aged, and also F.. the younger
age group. This is coupled with
an increasing percentage of low
income. unSkilled and socially
handicapped persons.
'The result is a great in
crease in the number of people
in neceSsitous circumstances
reflected in increased public
assistance caSeloads and great
err demands for child welfare
services. In the past six months
alone, the number of families
receiving public assistance in
creased from 1887 to 9.401, rep
Iresenting a total Of 1889 per-
sons. Public assistance appli-
cations during 1857 were more
than so per cent higher than
during 1882"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24
Urban Renewal

1.-THE shift of population is
intensifying the need for urban
renewal. although age and de-
terioration of structures are
also major factors.
Because of area slum clear
ance, & highway construction,
school construction and other
public activities that eliminate
existing housing. numerous
families are being displaced
with only limited accommoda-
tons available for adequate
lrehousiIlg Of low income FAM
lilies. The National Capital
Housing Authority is endeavor-
ing to provide public housing
units but is having extreme
difficulty in finding suitable
sites. The Commissioners have
authorized an additional $500
units but thus far the
authority has found sites for
only TIA of these units.
For the District to continue
to make progress on urban re-
newal and to provide reason
able adequate public housing
it is essentioal that continued
and substantial Federal fiancial
assistance be made available
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1958-02-24
Schools

"The public schools have
also felt the effects Of our shift
ing population. and their rapid
increase in enrolment is con-
tinuing. The present total
membership in our public
schools is 111,114 pupils. COM
pared with 100,887 pupils five
years ago.
BY 1864, we anticipate $4,000
pupils. even though the total
District population will be only
slightly higher than at present.
This has led to a continuing
need for additional teachers
and school buildings. The need
to improve instruction in the
elementary schools also has be-
come obvious. The Commits
sioners have concluded that
/ it is necessary and in the best
interests of the community to
endorse a 30-to-1 pupil-teacher
ratio in the elementary schools,
which las it is achieved) will
REQUIRE still additional teachers
and a proportionately greater
number of classrooms for our
elementary pupils"
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the city's major financial prob
lens:
Arkansas State press., 1958-05-09

Band The band made up OF 70 stu
dents band will include in its preseation several num-
bers by osephus Robinson member of the Music department
college, other numbers will from great
compositions of the past well contemporary compost
tionS.
Saturday afternoon at p. the combined Jazz ensem
BILE of AMIN will present Modern Jazz in the stu
dent union lounge
All programs are open to the public without charge.
NEWS FROM TEACHER EDUCATION
Mrs. Maeeen Arrant. Gladys Dodson and Mrs. Margaret
Speanan conducted workshop in reading for teachers
Howard county training school, Mrs T. S. Kyle director of
Reading clinic attended the National Reading conference
ST. Louis Missouri Harold S. Strong, band director served
consuant in the career conference Washington high
school, Texarkana Allen Johnson Shelton McGhe the
Music faculty. served judges in the MIA meeting Mon
tecelo, April o.
Arkansas State press., 1958-05-09

college, in 1916 selected one of the twelve out
standing of America.
In 1850 Bethune Goodman college conferred tne IT o.
Laws degree DR. Mallory for her outstanding contrlou
ton Christian education.
In 1852 she selected the only woman delegate oy
the Church God in Christ to attend the World Penecos
tai convention In 1854 she sent to represent
the National Council of Negro Women to the international
Council of Women in Helsink, Fin and oogra
phcal sketch of Mallory written in Eeva' one
the leading magazines of the Scandinavian people In 19oo
she was delegate the Tenth celebration of the UN IN San
Francisco and selected the woman OF the
for her contribution educator She is listed IN
'Who's Who of American Women to be published in 1898
MUSIC FESTIVAL
The Music departments annual Music Festival got under
way Sunday with senior recals by David Hodge voca
list MILFORD Glenn, pianist Monday night the Spotlight
ers presented and Juliet in the Student Union Tues
day night Mrs Minnie Hail. Soprano, Cleveland Institute,
Detroit, guest solost
The Coleman high school choir of Greenve Mississippi
appeared in Choral concert Wednesday night in the stu
denet union.
Thursday night the AN&N college womens ensemble will
present Choral concert Shelton McChee Of the AM&N col
1ege music faculty will conductor.
Friday night Harold S. Strong, band director will pre-
Arkansas State press., 1958-05-09
NEGRO EMPLOYEES TOTAL
so PERCENT OF LA. BOX
FACTORY WORKERS STUDIED

Although the Negro population
of a sample area under study In
Louisiana makes UP only 80 per-
cent of the total, colored workers
are employed in go percent OF
the jobs at a wirebound box fac
tory established in the area sew"
en- years ago.
This is the finding of three
researchers in cooperative
study sponsored by Louisiana
state university and the Agricul-
tural Marketing Service of the
u S. Department of Agriculture
The researchers made this find
ing while trying to determine the
impact of industrial development
on rural levels of living. They
point out that this kind of re-
search is needed to help increase
the effectivenss of the Rural De-
velopment program.
Arkansas State press., 1958-05-09

Miss Constance Craft. daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs Curtis B. Craft
of 1923 Jackson street, Newport
has been chosen as one of the
200 young adults from this coun-
try and abroad to attend the 1885
EnQampment for Citizenship, 1t
was announced by William G.
ShCnnon, executive director
Miss Craft, a sophomore at AM
&N college, Pine Bluff, will at
tend the East Coast Encampment
Fieldston school in New York
on the 14-acre campus of the
City. There will also be a West
Coast Encampment Iat Interna-
tional House, Berkely, California.
Encampment students are Sc
lected nationally for qualities of
leadership and for demonstrated
community or civic interest. A
summer 1eadership-training insti-
tute for young adults from high
school graduates up to % years.
olds. the Encampment's aim is
TO develop effective citizens in
formed on the major issues which
face our democracy and equipped
for community action"
The 200 students accepted 125
for the New York Encampment
rs for the Berkeley Encampment
represent a cross-section drawn
from varied economic, racial, re-