Evening Star Newspaper, July 19, 1930, Page 15

ESTATE BUILDERS “CURB” | MOVEEXPLANED Question of Giving Contracts to Local Agencies Is Raised by Bill. N ianai (Continued From First Page) the American Federation of Labor. It also has been indorsed in principle by some contractors and employing organ- jzations. Some members of Congress also have heartily indorsed the plan and are expected by labor leaders to champion adoption of the measure at the next general session of Congress. The bill, it is exi-ained, would not require the employment of union work- men. In fact, it is said, it would not require the employment of local labor. It would, it is declared, prevent an out- of-town contractor from obtaining the successful low bid, and the contract, merely by figuring lower labor wage scales he could obtain from mechanics from other sections where the standard wage scales are lower than here. ‘The contractor, if he wished. could bring labor from out of town, but to comply with the law he would have to Ey them as much as the lowest scale current effect here for various lines of work. The measure would impose penalties for violation of the proposed law. Say Time Would Be Saved. In answer to the question raiged by fome as to whether the proposefl law would tend to increase to some extent the cost of Government construction, the contention is made by some labor leaders here that the local tradesmen, _if paid a higher wage than out-of-town labor, would do the work better and in less time than the cheaper itinerant mechanic, thus effecting economies that would benefit the local taxpayers. The main argument for the plan appears to be, however, that the cur- rent practice which permits out-of- town contractors employing out-of-town labor to compete with local contractors and labbr weakens the economic struc ture of the locality. .. This is held to be true because local fax funds spent for Government office buildings, schools and other public works, to some unknown extent, are sent out of the city. It is claimed that such “foreign” concerns have encouraged their laborers to send all their wages k home, except for the necessary| amounts for maintenance while em- ployed here. Supporters of the measure - contend that local tax funds should be spent in this city, so as to give employment to Jocal labor, local employers of labor, and thus to keep such tax funds in cir- culation here, rather than to permit them to go out of the city. Labor Spokesmen Protest. Labor spokesmen, building trades em- &}oyen and some business leaders of ashington in May made a protest to the District Commissioners over the award of dontracts for local school building con- struction to the low bidder, a North Carolina contractor, who was reported to have been able to underbid local con- tractors because he could import out- of-town labor on lower wage scales than prevail here. ‘The District Commissioners ove'rrcvdel these protests, however, because they | found they were bound by law to award such contracts to the lowest bidder, pro- vided he was found to be responsible and could give adequate security and show he had a business organization and the experience necessary to qualify the bidder to handle the job. ‘The protest was carried even to the ‘White House over the award of one con- tract to & concern “foreign” to Wash- ington, bus President Hoover declined take tion in the matte: Da You Know Woodridge? 3901 22nd St. N.E. (NOW OPEN) —is a charming de- tached home, in that lovely community and <+ . it's s0 reasonable at $8,650 that I believe only this ad. will be necessary to sell it. Do see it. Robert W, Snvafie 717 Union Trust Bldg. Nat'l 6799 North Cleveland Park The Closein Suburb of Better New Homes 4327 RENO ROAD Here 15 a real fine home. representing the acme of workmanship and con: struction, the best of quality in ma- terials and interior decorations, with particular _attention :aving = been ®iven to small details. Eight larges built-in - ga- pantry. sun . large insulated Prigidaire, built-in , ‘cedar ciosets, exira radiant heater in bath Basements of pressed brick. Landscaped front and rear lawns. Paved street and al An excellent value. Open for Inspection Today and Sunday Drive out Conn. Ave. "to Bureau “of Standards; west on Van ‘Ness two blocks fo Reno ‘'Ra., thence morth to home. J. £. Douglass @o. % Realtors * 1621 K St. NNW. Metrop. 5678 2ITAISTIRINRE IR SR INTATRRTCITAIN, RERIISERRATTNATRINTNLNS! LA ERSNEERRNTATRIRENNEY, Underpriced Opportunities $5,950—5-Room Brick 1444 W St. S.E. High elevatior, refinished like new, 5 rooms, tile bath, cak floors, 3 covered porches, deep lot. Open daily until'9 P.M. '$8,750—4-Bedroom Brick " 2126 37th St. N.W. Breuninger & Sons, Inc., builders. and a two-car built-in garage. James H. Holmes, local real estate dealer, has purchased the dwelling at 7712 Morningside drive, Shepherd Park, it was announced foday by L. The house contains nine rooms, two baths SPROUL WAGE BILL, ON HOUSE CALENDAR, SETS MINIMUM PAY ___ (Continued From First Page.) - ] action of private employers and an or- ganization of employes belonging to or affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, or by the acceptance of such ‘wage rate by private employers and an organization of employes belonging to or affiliated with the American Federa- tion of Labor, if there be such an established wage rate for such services in effect at eaid time in the District of Columbia. _“Sec. 3. The provisions of section 1 hereof shall be incorporated in every contract to which the United States is a party and to which the provisions of section 1 hereof apply, and said provi sions shall be a part of every such con- tract; and if any laborers or mechanics are paid less by any contractor or sub- contractor than the wage rate required by section 1 hereof then, in that event, there shall be deducted f*om the col tract price of the contractor, on ac- count thereof, for each laborer and each mechanic so paid less than the wage rate required by section 1 hereof, a sum in dollars equal to five times the number of days he has been so paid less than the wage rate required by section 1 hereof, and the contract shall so stipulate. The whole amount so ds Individually Designed venlence. 5626 CONN. AVE. N.W. 8 ROOMS 2 BATHS 2-CAR BRICK GARAGES OPEN FIREPLACE ELECTRIC RE- FRIGERATION COLONIAL CEMENT FRONT PORCHES MANY ADDED FEATURES i+ Near Mass. Ave. Heights, ¢ 4 bed rooms, inclosed slcep- ; ing porch, front and break- fast porches, built-in garage, * tile bath, fireplace. Recon- { iditioned like new. Open daily until 9 P.M, @ N AHgoker ‘ower Bldg. fid. 2663 0| ——n[———[o]c——[na|[c——ale———]o[———la[—] beautiful Jandscaped lot, completely screened. ALFRED T. NEWBOLD | fl ducted shall revert to the Treasury of the United States. “Sec. 4. The provisions of section 2 hereof shall be incorporated in every contract to which the United States or the District of Columbia is a party and to which the provisions of section 2 hereof apply, and, said provisions shall be & part of every such contract; and if any laborers or mechanics are paid | less by any contractor or subcontractor than the wage rate required by section 2 hereof then, in that event, there shail | be deducted from the contract price of the contractor, on account thereof, for each laborer and each mechanic so paid less than the wage rate required by section 2 hereof, a sum in dollars equal to five times the number of days he has been so paid less than the wage rate required by section 2 hercof, and the contract shall so stipulate. When the United States is a party to the contract the whole amount so deducted shall revert to the Treasury of the United States. When the District of Colum- bia is a party to the contract the whole amount so deducted shall revert to the ‘Treasury of the United States for the benefit of the District of Columbia. “See. 5. The provisions of this act shall not apply to contracts which were entered into prior to the passage of this act and shall not affect contractors or subcontractors performing work under such contracts.” ‘The $4 dividend rate of American Smelting is secure, owing to its wide di- versification of activity and strong cash Teserves. TWO NEW CHEVY CHASE DETACHED—STONE AND STUCCO—HOMES 3931-33 LEGATION STREET N.W. Two Blocks West of Conn. Avenue in Chevy Chase, D. C. OPEN DAILY FOR INSPECTION ‘You will be pleased with the plan of these livable homes, possessing every known comfort and con- Two (2) complete baths, two (2) car brick garage, electric refrigeration, finished third floor, At an attractive price and on convenient OWNER—BUILDER 9th and DAHLIA STS. N.W. WILL CONSIDER YOUR OLD HOME IN EXCHANGE AS PART PAYMENT BRICK HOMES PRICED From $10,500 to $14,950 OPEN DAILY to 9:00 PM. 7012 9th STREET N.W. (One Block East of Ga. Ave., at Dahlia St.) 4 COME OUT TODAY AND SEE WHAT WE ARE OFFERING WAPLE & JAMES, Inc. 1226 14th Street N.W. =——o]———o]———=|o]\ln]e—c— oo ——] fl E |fl INDUSTRIAL DRIVES | FOUND WASTEFUL Scientific Research Urged for Communities Seeking New Factories. Vast, sums of money have been wasted by American communities in efforts to industrial expansion before ascertain- ing what they have to offer any indus- | try, according to a -study just com-( pleted by George C. Smith, chairman Qé! the industrial property division of the| National Association of Real Estate Boards and director of the industrial bureau of the Industrial Club of St. Louils, Mo. Mr. Smith looks upon the expansion of manufacturing activities of a com- munity as its most effective force for stimulating community growth. “The attraction of industry to a city, however, is not a simple matter of glib salesman- ship,” he says. “It often requires a great deal of patient and difficult re- search work. Not often any more does a manufacturer locate his plant where| his fancy and family dictate. The in- troduction of cost accounting has taught him that some of his costs depend upon conditions beyond his control, and may vary in different communities. Scientific Research Urged. “American communities,” Mr. Smith states, “have wasted money in their ef- forts at industrial expansion, launching extravagant sales campaigns without ever having ascertained what they have to offer any industry, and without hav- ing set up facilities for handling in- quiries’ or preparing reports for those who might be induced to respond to their advertising appeal. “In the past manufacturers for the most part have been guided in the se- lection of their locations more by preju- dice than by scientific research. It has been said by one authority that fully 90 per cent of our industries. are located without any preliminary study of the economic fitness of the location. As our country more completely utilizes its na- tional resources and reduces its pace of development because of lessened oppor- tunities for exploration and exploita- tion, the success of established indus- tries will depend more and more on economies resulting from location. Main Costs Affected. “The principal manufacturing costs which may be affected by location re- late to raw and semi-finished materials, including freight to the factory; labor, both skilled and common, and including wage scales, turnover and efficiency; power, water, cost of marketing, waste disposal and warehousing of both raw and finished products. Chief among certain indirect or overhead costs which must also be considered are cost of land and building, taxes, Attractive Location CLEVELAND 1948 tages of these fine, fully - detached brick homes, at prices that are less tham you wotld pay for row houses of their size. This Well-landscaped Lot is 45x104 Feet EXCELLENT NORTHWEST RESIDENTIAL SECTION ‘ment, administrative expenses and pro- tection against climate. “Aside from these, there are those factors not exactly measurable as costs which affect the f#mily life of the in- dustrialist, and therefore may affect the cost _sheet. “These have to do with the quality of the municipal and civic institutions; with home life; the type of -housing available; the extent of home ownership in the community and the facilities of- fefed workingmen for acquiring homes; the cost of living; markets and their cilities for-both employer and employed: | capitalized - at $50,000, consisting of 1,000 shares of capital stock, par value | 880, will conduct a general real estate and social agencies for the care of the| brokerage business. schools, churches, clubs and theaters for mental stimulation and development, | unfortunate.” NEW COMPANY LAUNCHED Special Dispatch to The Star. BALTIMORE, July 19.—The District | Corporation, 4 West Woodbine street, Chevy Chase, Md., yesterday filed arti- | REAL ESTATE. of Chevy Chase, and mee Dodge, Earl M. Mackintosh and Martin R. West, all of Washington, are the in- John L. Weaver | corporators. MARIETTA PARK C. H. SMALL & CO., Bldrs. Pantry operation and the availability of fresh cles of incorporation with the State Tax | supplies of foodstuffs; recreational fa- Commission. The company, which is 6 Rooms 2 Enclosed Porches Finished as Rooms 2 Baths Frigidaire Kitchen Maid B. L Garage SPECIAL $17.500.00 5027 Rerio Road, Chevy Chase, D. C. Stone and Br.ick Residence 8 rooms and 2 baths, attractively = arranged, with abundant hall and closet space. 1574 Lot High Elevation Fireplace 5819 7th St. N.W. S is there a community more beautiful than t house is new and each house reflects distinction NOWHERE here, where the old and quality. Exceptionally well planned is this semi-detached home. Rooms of more than generous size, flooded with sunlight, elevated on the crest of a hill-and cooled by gentle breezes. Enclosed porches that charm, and a real oldfashioned fireplace. A lot so large you would expect to find“it only in the country. Come out and see a home more complete Q.car heated garage 2 blocks from Connecticut Avenue and stores. Near propesed Community Center, which will be at the highest point in the District of Columbia; also near both Grade Seiumed Juncibie; and Junior High Schools. Take 14th St. Car Marked “Takoma,” Get Off at 7th St Walk \ North to Houses or Drive Out ith St. Open All Day Sunday Thomas J. Fisher & Company, Inc. 738 15th Street N.W. District 6830 than you ever YrNino O Dist. 0853 VAN BUREN One of the Most Re- markable Values Ever Offered in Washington ¢ 'ECOGNIZED as one of the out- standing architectural achieve- ments among the Capital's finer residences, this interesting home combines, in an authentic adaptation of the lines of a French chateau, a floor plan of unusually spacious pro- portions and many exclusive fea- tures that one would not expect to find in & home so conservatively priced . . . Stone construction, with hand-carved Indiana limestone trim; two-story living room, 30 ft. long, with cypress-raftered ceiling and railed gallery; stone fireplace; twelve rooms; three baths; lavatory and shower on first floor; butler's pantry; oil burner; incinerator; electric dish washer; laundry; built- In garage. Lot 75x170, adjoinings Rock Creek Park. Open Sunday Until .9/ P.M. N\ H. G. Smithy Company N. L. Sansbury Co., Inc. 1418 Eye St. N.W. Exclusive Agents. National 5904 b 4 6802 Brookeville Road, Chevy Chase, Md. This lovely New England Colonial home, thoroughly modern and in perfect condition, with its benutifully developed grounds, cannot fail to interest any one familiar with the charm of the old New England country homes. The nine rooms are unusually spacious and well arranged, and the three tiled baths are modernly equipped. Electrical refrigeration and oil heat. Nearly one-half acre of ground. YOU WILL FIND THE PRICE AS ATTRACTIVE AS THE PROPERTY ITSELF. To reach: Going out Conn. Ave. turn right on' East Woodbine St. one block to Brookeville Rd., turning right to property. OPEN ALL DAY SUNDAY Rl Blemen ) (o lan. North 0962- Chevy Chase Properties 5520 Conn. Ave. * Cleve. 2300