Evening Star Newspaper, May 8, 1930, Page 10

A-10 # UAHOUR-WEEK BILL ADVANGES IN HOUSE Measure Is Sent to Subcom- mittee to Have Amend- ments Written In. Another step toward granting a 44- hour week the year around to depart- mental employes of the Government in ‘Washington and Federal workers gen- erally was taken today by the House civil service committee in referring the McCormack bill to a subcommittee con- sisting of Representative Gi Ver- : Smith, Idaho, and McC 3 M chu . U certain amendments. Those amendments are the same as were written into the Jones bill in the Seventieth Congress, on which a favor- able report from the House committee was written by Representative Dallinger, Republican, of Massachusetts. The Senate. April 1 passed a bill sponsored by Senator Jones, much more r ted than the McCor- mack bill, it provides for the four- hour half holiday on Saturday, the 44-hour week for “all laborers, help- ers, skilled and semi-skilled workmen and mechanics, exclusive of employes of the postal service and the Govern- ment Printing Office, employed by the Federal Government, whether on the hourly, per diem, per annum, piecework and other basis.” Desire to Broaden Scope. Desiring to greatly broaden the ap-| plication of the proposed 44-hour week, | the House committee decided to support | the McCormack _bill, which includes | not only mechanical forces but clerical workers as well. Representative Dallinger explained ilat “employes of the Postal Service and the Government Printing Office | have been excluded from the provisions of the bill for the reason that other committees of the House of Repre- sentatives and the Senate handle legislation affecting those ser- vices. The field service of the Interior Department was excluded by the com- mittee on_account of the objections made by the chiefs of the Bureaus of Reclamation, Forestry and National Parks, and the Indian Bureau, the field services of the three latter bureaus being very largely composed of temporary employes during the Summer vacation period. The Panama Canal employes on the Isthmus were excluded because the committee felt that this service has other compensating ad-| vantages, and that the conditions employment can be regulated by the Secretary of War under authority of the President without congressional enactment.” St Emphasizing that this legislation seeks to establish a 44-hour week the yearl round, throughout the Federal service, Representative Dallinger points out that it is “amendatory of the Federal eight- hour law which was first enacted on March 28, 1867. At the present time the clerical employes of the Government have & seven-hour day or a 42-hour week, and in addition they receive the benefit of the four-hour Saturday work-day dur- ing four months of the year. In private industry throughout the United States not only does the eight-hour day prevail but many progressive employers have even adopted a five-day week. Building | trades workmen in practically all of the | large cities throughout the country and in many of the smaller ones now enjoy the 44-hour week. Retail and whole-| sale houses in most of the large cities close down on Saturday afternoon. The prevailing_practice among private em- ployers of all kinds in communities Where most of the Government plants affected by this bill are located is to| close down on Saturday afternoon. Keeps Pace With Industry. “By enacting this legislation, there- fore, Congress will not be establishing a new practice, but will merely be keep- ing pace with developments that have been going on in private industry for some time, “The cost to the Government of the proposed legislation cannot very well be estimated, since it does not involve a direct cost and may or may not reduce the quantity of work performed. In private business the experience has been that it has not materially reduced the output. Many of the experts studying fatigue maintain that persons doing manual work will in the long run per- form as much work in 44 hours as they will in 48 hours. If, however, a small number of additional workmen would have to be engaged to maintain the work load in those industrial estab- lishments, it will have the compensat- ing advantage of relieving the present unemployment situation.” SEEK HOWELL BILL ACTION TOMORROW Senate District Committee Also Will Take Up Merger Resolution. The Senate District committee will meet at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon in another effort to get final action on the Howell prohibition bill and the | street railway merger resolution. The ~committee also may reach a decision at this meeting on the Municipal Cen- ! ter loan proposal and on the bill recom- mended by the Commissioners to amend the Borland streets paving assessment law. Chairman Capper has sent to all members of the committee a summary of the various changes suggested in the prohibition bill, particularly with ref- erence to the search warrant features. His purpose was to enable the members to determine what action they want to take when tLe bill comes before the committee {or a vote, ‘With regard to the Municipal Center Joan bill, the District Commissioners re- cently disapproved the measure after officlals of the Budget Bureau had in- dicated it would not be in harmony with the administration’s financial program. The bill sought to loan the District | $15,000,000 for development of the Municipal Center, to be repaid $1,000,~ 000 a year, with 3'52 per cent interest. GARY ELECT|E)N LOSER © © SHOOTS SELF TO DEATH Former Mayor's Campaign Mana- ger Under Arrest on Charge of Ballot Fraud. By the Associated Press, GARY, Ind., May 8—William J. Ful- ton, defeated for renomination as county commissioner in Lake County at Tuesday's primary election, shot him- el to death at his home today. Fulton's campaign manager, M. H. Marquardt, was arrested election day on a charge of conspiracy to violate the Btate election laws in importing five Chicago_women to vote at the Gary polls -~ Marquard: was released under $2.000 bond yesterday, part of it fur- nished by Fulton Fulton, a former mayor of Gary, was 48 years old He was defeated for renomination as from the fest db by Willlam 1 Pulton Wi head of an o any in Cary fin widow u nt At Purdus Republican ommissioner trict of Lake County lds of Hammond, reputedly § s distrib v n real o d son. Wil Univer the ting con: Abaneoned have written into it | which is | usually | of | Hip Pocket Padlock Broken, Bootlegger to Tell Judge Why By the Associated Press. KANSAS CITY, May 8.—Rollin A. Brown, 35, of Springfield, Mo. came here today to tell Federal District Judge Albert L. Reeves why he had broken a padlock legally affixed to his hip pocket. A year ago the judge sentenced Brown to six months in jail on & charge of bootlegging from his pockets. Upon his release, Judge Reeves jssued an injunction restraining him from carrying, selling or possessing liquor, In spite of the padlocking, 1 Brown's ability to scout thirsty | | souls was as good as ever, Federal | agents said. ORECON STUDENT 5 ESSAY WINNER ! Best High School Paper on Ending War Brings European Trip. Ray Steubing, a student at Jefferson High School, Portland, Oreg., was an- nounced today as winner of an award { for the best 300-word high school pa- per on “How May the Pact for the Re- nunciation of War Be Made Effec- tive?" He will be given a vacation trip to Europe. Lucille Palmer of the John Marshall High School, Richmond, Va., was sec- ond, and Max Baer, Central High School, South Bend, Ind., third. The judges were William John Cooper, _commissioner of education; Senator Capper of Kansas and Gideon A. Lyon, assoclate editor of The Star. Essay Follows, Young Steubing’s essay follows: “Because of war's deep-rooted hold on all nations, the pact can be best made effective by a two-fold campaign: the creation of & psychological antipa- thy toward war. One problem involves pends on our solution of both. “History records innumerable causes of war, most of which can be grouped in three major categories—Psychologi- cal, political and economic. Force can- | not abolish these causes; we must abol- | ish them by educati ‘War does not make a nation great; cultural devel- opment alone does that. Through mak- ing that fact evident to the governed and to the governing we can defeat any policy of aggression. ¥ Scores “Cheap Jingoism.” resentative and not monarchical, peace depends on the public attitude. Mi doesn’t make right; war isn't cheap jingoism isn't true these are fundamentals which must be emphasized. “Warfare destroys markets and busi- ness; friendship creates markets and business. Economic interdependence will guarantee peace; then no nation will dare attack another, for such an action will cause its own downfall. Industry is war's enemy; busy men don't care to fight. In every way the press, the pulpit, the theater and the school stand out nts major agencies for peace develop- ment. “The pact can be psychologically en- forced by a whole-hearted adherence to substitutes for war. Through emphasiz- ing internationalism we must overcome nationalism and race hatred. National law observance tends to strengthen in- ternational law observance. By em- phasis on law observance, armament reductions and arbitrative agencies we necessary to substantiate the abolition of the causes of war in establishing an effective pact.” —_— WOMAN VOTERS OPPOSE INSTITUTION LOCATION the abolition of the causes of war and || the other; complete renunciation de- “Because modern government is rep- || can create that psychological antipathy || THE . EVENING DOCTORS 0 STUDY COST OF ILLNESS Expense of Medical Care Will Be Discussed by District Society Today. A hospital conference, at which a re- port will be made on results of a survey to determine the cost of medical care, will feature the program of the annual meeting of the Medical Society of the District ot Columbia this afternoon. Dr. A. C. Christie will report on the survey, conducted by a special com- mittee, and discussions will follow by specialists on different phases of hos- pital supervision and medical treat- ment. At the concluding session of the second annual meeting at the soclety’s headquarters, 1718 M street, at 8 o'clock tonight five physicians and a layman will discourse on various topics bearing on health and disease prever- tion. This meeting will be open to the public and questions will be invited. Dr. Charles A. White, superintendent of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, will preside at the hospital conference, which opencd at 1:30 o'clock. . A general discussion of | problems of hospitalization will be led by Dr. C. Rufus Rorem, followed by spe- cial papers. Discuss Nursing Problems, Nursing problems will be discussed b Dr. Charles S. Cole. Miss Janet F will consider the question of whether group nursing would reduce the cost of | medical care. Other problems will be | dealt with by Dr. Frank Leech, Dr Benjamin F. Weems, Dr. Walter A Bloedorn, Dr. Oscar B, Hunter and Dr | H. W. Kearney, | Dr. William Gerry Morgan, president- elect of the American Medical Associa- tion and member of the staff of the Georgetown. University Hospital and Medical School, will preside at to- night's session. A layman's point of view on the ques- tion of periodic health examinations will be presented by Herbert L. Willett, ‘\l\'llh but one | a_ single absentation. The STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C,z ¥HURSDAY, MAY 8, 1930. h;s of the Gorgas Memorial Found: tion. A film, “Conquering Diphtheria,” will be shown by Dr. Joseph S. Wall. Other topics How to Maintain Proper Weight,” Dr. William “Some Facts About Goitre 3 lace M. Yater: “The Human Machin a film, Dr. Edith Seville Coale, and “The Doctor and the High Cost of Living” Dr. James A. Gannon. Dr. ‘Wall, Dr. Yater and Dr. Gannon are professors at the Georgetown Medical School also. At the business meeting of the so- ciety last night the following officers were clected: Officers Are Elected. Dr. William B. Hough, president: Dr. Edward G. Seibert, first vice president; Dr. A. Frances Foye, second vice presi- dent; Dr. Coursen B. Conklin, secre- treasurer. 5 embers of the executive committee | to serve three years are: Dr. John A. | Foote, retiring president; Dr. P. Edward Larkin and Dr. John A. Talbot. Dr. Worth B. Daniels, Dr. E. W. Titus and | Dr. Wallace M. Yater were elected | members-of the program committee for one, two and three years, respectively. FAMILY CLAIM REE(}RD FOR SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Six Children, Present in Classes for Total of 38 Years, Have but 1 Day's Absence Recorded. By the Associated Press. WEST FRANKFORT, Ill, May 8— ‘The Mack Jones family of Johnson City claim a school attendance of some kind. The six children have a combined school attendance equivalent to 38 years day's absence charged ainst them and no tardy mai Clyde Jones, completing his third year in high school, marred the record with others are Alice, in her second year of high school; Robert, with seven years of grade school; David, with six; Freida, three, and Dale, finishing his first year. Party to Aid Girl Scouts. HYATTSVILLE, Md., May 8 (Spe- cial) —For_the benefit of the Girl Scouts of Hyattsville a bridge and 500 card party will be held tonight in the dining hall of the Masonic Hall. SENATE APPROVES TINDALL MEASURE |Veteran Municipal Employe Will Be Retired in August Unless House Concurs. sent to the House for consideration the Capper bill to keep in the District service Dr. William Tindall, veteran municipal employe, who will be retired in August unless this legislation is enacted. ‘The House also will receive today an- other bill the Senate approved yester- day, to give the Board of Education more discretion in the use of the old Business High School after the new Roosevelt High School is cqmpleted. Under existing law the buflding would have to be used for grade schools, whereas this bill would permit its use for elementary, junior high and senior high school classes. Three other local measures—the Cramton Park bill, the bill to merge the local gas companies and a measure re- lating to appointment of guardians for veterans—were reached on the call of the Senate calendar, but were postponed for later consideration. The bill relating to veterans was recommended by the Veterans’ Bureau for the purpose of including in the District code the uniform veterans’ guardianship act now in effect in 29 States. The pending bill is a redraft of the original measure, and Senator Blaine, Republican of Wisconsin, said he has not had time to study the changes, Howell Asks Gas Bill Delay. Senator Howell, Republican, of Nebraska, requested postponement of the bill to merge the Washington and Georgetown Gas Light companies, The bill to permit retention of Dr. Tindall passed unanimously. The re- port filed by Chairman Capper of the District committee pointed out that Dr. Tindall has been in the municipal service 61 years and is looked upon as “veritable storehouse of information on the District government and the Capital 5 & 10 Opens Friday in This Block Silk Piques Washables Georgettes Rosedey, : 1206 G St. TOMORROW ONLY 250 Dresses IN TWO FAMOUS GROUPS— Our Regular $10 to $30 Values ~ALL SALES FINAL— Sizes 14to 44 —NO CHARGES— Bring Your Friends Along for These Specials Prints Flowered and Plain Chiffons Arlington Executive Committee Fear Deleterious Effect on Chil- dren From Detention House. Special Dispatch tp The Star. CLARENDON, Va, May 8.—The ex- ecutive committee of the Organized ‘Women Voters of Arlmiton County, meeting last night at the home of Mrs. Arthur Williams of Livingstone Heights, went on record as “unalterably opposed to the establishment, adjacent to the Cherrydale School or any public school, of a detention house, a school for in- corrigible or problem children or any similar institution that might have a deleterious effect upon normal children of school age.” ‘The resolution having this effect cites that it has come to the attention of the organization through a conference be- tween its representatives and the Ar- lington district member of the board of supervisors and further through newspaper reports that it was contem- plated to establish a house of detention in the now unused building of the Cherrydale School. Mrs, Florence E. Cannon was appoint- ed to present the opposition views of the organization at the hearing before the chief engineer of the United States Army tomorrow on the application of the Sun Oil Co. to establish a wharf and pler on the Virginia shore of the Potomac west of the Key Bridge. ONE SLAIN AS OFFICERS BATTLE BANDIT SUSPECTS House in Toledo Believed Head- quarters of Gang Attacked by Four Detectives. By the Associated Press. TOLEDO, May 8.—Four detectives engaged in a gun battle with four rob- ber suspects near here early today, and killed Claude Allen, 32, of Mt. Pleasant, ‘Tenn. The shooting occurred in a house where Allen’s wife and 4-year-old son were sleeping. They had been held prisoner there by the police three days. The detectives had been watching the house since Monday in the belief it was the headquarters of a bandit gang which has held up stores in Michigan. Two rooms were filled with merchandise which the police said had been stolen from box cars and from Michigar stores, Allen and three other men came to a garage near the house shortly before daybreak. While Allen was entering the house one of the officers started firing on the suspects and about 30 | shots were returned. Allen fell mortal- ly wounded and the others escaped through adjacent fields. MANASSAS MAN HURT | Henry Reeves, 79, Struck by Auto in Alexandria. ALEXANDRIA automobile | extended. Injuries about ndit his head and is in & At the Alexandria to the report made to n - Arbogast, & marine reeant maor at Quantioo, Va., Reeves pped 0 front of his sedan and w knocked down before he could bring e car 10 & sop, | "When % things look \ 1ings loc \ blackest S,O.S/ Ve ‘The Senate late yesterday passed and ! generally.” His service began as secre- tary to the mayor, before the present form of government was established. 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