Evening Star Newspaper, December 2, 1930, Page 6

AIRMAIL PIONEERS FORM ASSOCIATION Little Known Feats of Vet- " eran Pilots to Be Perpet- uated in History of Service. Liltle known feats of the pioneers of | alrmaill service in this country, who paved the way, often at the cost of their lives, for modern air transport, will be perpetuated by the United States Alr- mail Pioneers’ Association, formal or-| ganization of which was announced here today. ‘The organization, which will be de- voted to the promotion of aviation, the memorialization of the early airmail days and to social gatherings of those instrumental in establishing airmail service, soen will publish a history, now being completed, of the inception and growth of airmail service in the United States. Files of the Post Office Depart- ment and War Department containing hitherto unpublished records of scores of thrilling experiences of pilots in the early days of the service have been searched ‘for material for this history, which is.being written by George L. Conner of this city, first chief clerk of the airmail service in the Post Office Depastment. Edgerton Is President. Officers of the association are James ! ©. Edgerton, president; Col. Paul Hen- derson, vice president; Carl F. Egge, vice president, and George L. Conner, secretary-treasurer. Mr. Edgerton was the first airmail pilot in the world o complete a scheduled flight, which he made between New York and the Na- tional Capital May 15, 1918. Col. Hen- derson was former Second Assistant Postmaster General in charge of air- mail and was instrumental in bringing about the first civil airmail service. Mr. was the first superintendent of in the Post Office Department. Membets of the executive board of the association include four former Postmastérs General, who took part in ploneering the airmail system—A. S. Burleson, Will H. Hays, Dr. Hubert Work and Harry F. New—Col. Edward A Deeds, chairman of the executive board of United Aviation, who was in charge of the first airmail service in the country, when it was established by the Army Alr Service; Col. Henderson, Prof. Alexander Klemin, Guggenheim fessor of aeronautics at New York niversity, who was first chief engineer the airmail service when it was operated by the Post Office rtment; John F. Victory, secretary of the Na- Advisory Committee for Aero- nautics, who assisted in an advisory the inauguration of air- ; A. Edgerton, then purchasing agent of the Post Office De- partment, who gurchal;‘e: t:xe nn'td ll;~ plane and equipment own y the Government; Representative Clyde %o‘ Pennsylvania, father of vir- all airmail legislation enacted the early days, and former Rep- Bascom Slemp of Virginia, first chairman of the subcommittee on postal appropriations to handle air- funds. One or two other mem- bers ‘are to be added to the board. Local Chapter Planned. a local chapter of the association is planned. There are more of pioneers in the Na- eligible for membreship ame them such fa- | been “Dog” Coliins as' Paul F. 7, both of wi have ‘hours “Jim” 8, L " and Charles .Bunwn.tmo( and airmail executives. b for the as- have been opened in . room 1395, National Press 000 fiying 's airmail pilots, York Air Showphn_)lz?, Jolned PRESIDENT SILENT ON HOWELL'S BILL Local Prohibition Measure Carries Feature Which Mitchell Disapproved. 10 law .enforcement for the wdem ifi ly. There Sena i i g 585F £ gi i 5| sect as being too application to private not eliminate the ‘Warrant feature of the bill, I:lhlt liquor E uplawfully delivered therefrom. thereto or removed e, ‘TWo locomotives just put into operation on an English reilway have been named “The Girl Guide” and “The | Boy Scout.” Does Away With Renewals It proviucs for you to pay off both the principal and in- terest at the same time, com- pleting the total in about 12 years. It is never necessary for costly renewals—and -does not incorporate commissions. It has helped hundreds of Washingtonians. Come in and let us explain our plan to you in full detail. Open Daily, 9 to 5. Saturday Until Noon. NAtional 1381, te | with the 5 cludes, 1ll | ing out that joining with the opposition against | now would ni'an “opening up prospects SPONTANEOUS CANCER CAUSES DESCRIBED B Declared Apparently THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON. D. C. TUKSDAY. DECEMBER 2.“1930. Y RADIOLOGISTS Responsible in Many Cases—Dead Teeth Aid Growths. By the Associated Press. LOS ANGELES, December 2.—Local lesions and a general drop in nutrition as a whole were described here today before the Radiological Society of North America as the apparent causes of spontaneous cancer. The statement wes made in an ad- dress before the assembled scientists by Dr. Montrose T. Burrows, Pasadena specialist, who said, too, that dead and abscessed teeth frequently had been assoclated with the state of deteriora- tion necessary for the development of cancer. His studies indicated teeth were the cause of cancer of the lips and_skin. “Other tissues showing similar de- generative changes may also produce the same effect as dead teeth,” said Dr. Burrows. Discusses Breast Tumors. “Tumors of the breast have been associated in each instance with uter- in- lesion. Such breast lesions may exist and progress for years without | any material harm to the individual. Cancer will develop in these Iesions only when the normal cells of the body without have suffered from a suffi- clent lowering of their resistance to allow the breast cells to grow.” Dr. Benjamin H. Sherman of Holly- wood, where beauties are made and remade, discicsed how the X-ray had been used to destroy keloids, or claw- like scars, resulting from cuts, burns and other injuries. How woman smokers are acquiring some of the penalties men must pay was told by Dr. J. M. Martin of Dal- las, Tex. He said cancer of the lip, particularly the lower lip, once a rarity among women, no longer is so. Observations on_the digestive tract, mads possible by X-ray, were disclosed by Dr. Leon J. Menville of New Orleans. Whife Rat Studies Described. White rats were the subject of a re- |port by Mme. Debrovolski Zavadskaia |of Russia. They have enabled her to visualize a thousand years of human life, she sald, since their generations | pass so quickly. Through them she has watched the course of cancer in what would be 30 human generations. Batter understanding of X-rays has banished early fears, said Drs. E. A. Pohle, G. Rifchie and C. S. Wright of Madison, is. They revealed the continually expanding use of the X-ray as a therapeutic agent and proof of its efficiency in preoperative treatment of wounds. THREAT OF CHADS FACING GERMANY With Fight on Dictator Decree Looming. By the Associated Press. BERLIN, December 2.—The 'Reich, with a program of sweeping financial reform promulgated by presidential decree, faces a new crisis in which there is a distinet threat of chaotic political developments within the next few yea: Adjourned in October over the pro- tests of its large Fascist faction, the Reichstag reconvenes tomorrow, With every indication that opposition for the Bruening government will give voice to its indignation at renewed invocation of the presidential dictatorial power. In an attempt to forestall efforts to repeal the 25 laws ccntained in his reform program Chancellor Bruening yesterday went to President von Hin- denburg for his signature. The Presi- dent signed under the emergency clause 48 of the Reich's Constitution. Still Outnumbers Opposition. The chancellor and members of his ministry were represented today as con- fident that the attempt would not suc- ceed. Although their majority has greatly diminished by last week's defection of the conomic party, the sabinet, with continued adhesion of some small conservative elements, still can outnumber its opposition. It counts, Of the ‘oppesition 1o take Tesponstbiiy oppos! to Tes, ity for Tepeal of the financial laws. Buccess in the attempt to repeal the laws would involve defeat and resigna- of the government. Rather than permit this development Chancellor Bruenirg, it was believed possible today, may come armed with anocther idential decree of dissolu- Reichstag. He “then could re-establish government by presidential decree d the 90 days until new elections id be held. If Berlin’s Sunday municipal elec- tlons are indicative, new Reichstag elections would only increase the Fascist element in the legislative body and complicate the situation. Serious Dilemma Admitted. Belief that yesterday’'s financial de- cree would not be abrogated despite the tion of National Socialists, and Communists, was ed today by an in Vorwaerts nmz'ua Socialist Demo- crat member of Reichsrat, Rudolf Breitscheld. He admits that his party is in a serious dilemma as many features of the decree conflict tenets of the Social Demo- , however, by point- for a government the lines ads by Hitler and Hugenberg,” namely, open dictatorship. Buy Now fo We ‘Are Offering Tradeé-in CHECK IN THE NE ENT BUILDING A $60CIATION UNDER SUPERVISION OF | NATIONAL PERMAN THE U § TREASURY w e : °/ ON sAviNGS o [ 7 S| o s % _ES. ey 2900 14th Street N.W. COlumbia 0101 KEYES OFFERS BILL ISPECIAL SESSION Locsl Lesions and General Nutrition Drop| APPEARS PROBABLE Regular Leaders Are O posed, but Dissenters Exact Stiff Price. BY MARK SULLIVAN. The outstanding question in all minds as Congress met was whether there will be a special session of the new Con- gress after the existing cne expires March 4. A close observer would say. with scme reservations, that the answer is yes. The regular Republican leaders not want a s Congress in W duced to nothing, or nearly so. regular Democratic leaders wan® postpone the responsibilities and dan- ess in which they may have a majority. The regular leaders gers of a Cor of both parties are taking account a business condition which fears tl contentiousness and excitement Jority. Answer Lies in Loyalties. With the regular leaders of Loth par- ties cc-operating toward averting a spe- the answer lies in the amount of loyalty the leaders can com- cial session, mand. On the Republican side of the Sena perhaps, 25 or 30 Senators leadership and regard party action bindine. On the Democratic side, t number is smaller. The country familiar with the insurgency on t glelclll session of a new ich thelr power is re- ‘The in- evitable in a Congress in which it is not quite certain which party has a ma- accept MISSION CONGRESS GROUPS FORMED Pittsburgh Minister Pictures Social Decay in Wake of Civilization. p- Protestant denominations as its main objective, the North American Home on‘M lons Congress, meeting in Calvary | Baptist Church, today divided into 11 groups _for discussions. = Two other groups begin sessions tomorrow, making 13 groups in all. Executive sessjons, . headed by regular chairmen, secretaries and counselors. are to continue through today and tomorrow. Out of the sessions are to come rec- ommendations to be made before the congress as a whole Thursday morning. The congress will then approve or re- Jject the recommendations as made. Group No. 1 Described. Group 1, designated as the General Fleld of Home Missions Group, to study the scope, relationships, sdministrations, etc., of home missions, is headed by Rev Er:s:] L!‘l, Htlllldn);. cheirman, who is ral secretary of the Congregational ghurch Extension Board. o The rrour is discussing home -mis- sicns in relation to the work of the church as a whole, types of work to be considered, financial policies, expenses, co-operation, etc. The varlous other general subjects to be considered by the various groups and the group officers, all holding im- portant offices in connection with fiz‘:x:cn and religious groups, are as fol- do to of he te, as e Is he 10 SPEED BUILDING Reichstag Meets TomorrOW‘Measurg Time for Receiving Bids on New Projects. Republican side of the Senate because that party has been responsible. AS socn as and if the Democrats have responsibility for the Senate, the coun- try will learn about an even more con- spleuous cleavage in that party. The dissenters in both parties fevor a considerable program of legislation, much of which has been long pcst- poned or prevented by the conserva- tives. This legislation includes such | ‘measures as Government operation of | Muscle Shoals, prevention of judicial injunctions in labor disputes, a con- stitutional amendment calling for earlier Group 2, “General Promotion,” Rev. 5. S. Donaldson, chairman; group 3, Comity and Co-operation,” George W. Richards, chairman 4, “Personnel Henry S. Leiper, chairma: “City and New Americans,” Rev. P. Shriver, chairman; group 6, “Town and Country,” Rev. Malcolm Dana, chairman; group 7, “Indians,” Bishop Hugh L. Burleson, chairman; group 8. “Jewish and Christian Relationship,” Rev. John 8. Conning, chairman; group 9. “West Indies,” Mrs. Fred S. Bennett, chairman; group 10, “Negroes,” Rev. A DECEMBER SPECIAL r Price Complete, $163.50 Less an Unusual Trade-In Allowance INVEST YOUR CHRISTMAS SAVINGS A Small Down Pnyn:;nk and Equally Small Monthly Payments Is All That Is Required Satisfactory Service Behind Every Sale A proposal to speed up the Govern- ment building pregram, both in Wash- ington and throughout the country, by authorizing the Treasury Department to shorten the procedure in obtaining bids, awarding contracts and similar prelimi- nary work, is being presented to the Benate this Afternoon by Senator Keyes of New Hampshire, chairman of the Public Buildings and Grounds Com- mittee. ; Senator Keyes expressed the belief that the s up of the building Pruum is ot so much a problem of large appropriations as it is one of tak- ing shorter ' cuts wherever possible in getting proj er way. He pointed out that existing laws the Gov- ernment can spend $35,000,000 annually in the Stal and $15,000,000 in the sessions of newly elected Congresses. Progressives Exact Their Price. The progressives, legislation as the price they exact. the conservatives in both parties resist this legislation, the progressives in both will then say that the resistance makes passage of the appropriation bills im- possible and, therefore, entalls a spe- cial session. This is the fundamental attitude more than half the Senate. At when business needs fostering. counts heavily. recognizing the anxiety of the conservatives to avert a special session, will now press this same time one can recognize among them some hesitation about running counter to business sentiment at a '.%A‘: question is still one in which the psy- chological atmosphere of the country W. A. C. Hughes, chairman; group 11, “Mexicans, - Migrants_and 'Orientals,” Charles L. Mead, chairman " Rev, If of he District of bla toward Federal buildings. bill, he said, is designed to make possible an earlier start on pro- posed buildings by giving officials in charge of the £r ‘am broader powers in obtaining bids, letting contracts and making drill tests of sites before pur- chase is actually completed. . ‘Without Competition. ‘The bill would authorize the Secre- tary of the Treasury to cbtain by con- tract without competition topographical surveys of sites, test pits and boring, where such sites have been selected. although title thereto may not have been vested in the United States. It would also authorize the Segretary of the Treasury to limit the period of advertising for bids for sites for public buildings for such number of days as he may deem proper; to restrict the competition in bidding on public, ings to such persons, firms or tions as possess qualifications deems necessary and proper in the pub- lic interest; to obtain outside archi- tectural, engineering, technical or pro- fessional services to such extent as he deems necessary in planning authorized buildings where the sites have been se- lected, notwithstanding that title to such sites may not have been vested in the United States. Will Go to Committee. Another section of the bill goes further and provides: “In special cases where the Becretary of the Treasury d:ems such procedure to be in the interest of the Government in the expedition of projects, he is| hereby authorized and empowered to | eclect the centractor therefor without competition gnd at such fees or lump | sum price deems just and Pr;g,e!r." 2 bill will have to be referred to | the Public "Buildings and Grounds | Committee. gl Gh ORI On the eve.of the opening of the new entrance gatés to Bedford School, erect- ed in honor.of his ninetieth birthday anniversary, 'J. 8. Phillpotts, former headmaster, died at Bedfor\l, England. r Prosperity a Very Attractive Allowance ; On Your Old Phonograph or i Radio (Bttery Operated or Electric) ON THE NEW 1931 Majestic RADIO W MAJESTIC RADIO B et e Formerly 403 11th St. N.W. 935 D St. N.W. Now Located This Week Only! Leather Half 75c Soles, attached. . Sor e, 90cC e 385¢ 25¢ 35¢ Ladies’ Top Lifts, attached. . Rubber Top Shoe Repair Co. 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A SMALL GRAND PIANO TWENTY-FIVE DOLLARS' FIRST PAYMENT The House of jolr(/zz;z recommends the Grand, material and workmanship. are of the best. Grand is so constructed as to last. tone is surprisingly big and beautiful, The finish of the case is very pleasing. The action is light and responsive. ARE OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL NINE O'CLOCK ‘one other person, places on the nauti- | omen’s Maps Guide Ship Coast Survey Employs Two Expert Cartographic Engineers in Unusual Capacity for Women—Each Devoted 14 Years to Preparing Nautical Charts. BY GRETCHEN SMITH. Unlike the sirens, who lured to their deaths those who went to the sea in ships, Mrs. Olga S. Moncure and Mrs vey, have given approxi 14 years of their lives to prepal the nauti cal charts which guide yearly tho sands of persons to safety. They have the distinction of being pioneers of their sex in entering into a practically uncharted fleld for women. So far as is_known, they are the only women employed by the United States Gov-| ernment in work of the kind and are the only two women engaged in scien- tific work at the Geodstic Survey, | Mrs. Moncure, in collaboration with cal charts of all waters bordering the United States and its possessions, ex- | cepting the Phlugoplnu, all those little marks and symbols, designating aids to navigation such as buoys, lights, and bells. In addition, it is part of Mrs. Moncure's duty to verify the charts herd, chairman; group 13, “A Rev. Edward D. Kohlstedt, chair A The last two groups begin meeting temorrow. Plctures Social Deeay. Dr. Carl Wallace Petty, minister of | the First Baptist Church, Pittsburgh, in an address before the congress last night charged that confusion has been caused in national institutions by the rapid advance of modern civilization and pictured a condition of social de- cay in America. Chocsing as his subject “Home Mis- sions and the Modern World,” Dr. | sk more confused “by the swift transforma- of our national institutions.” “Rural districts remain,” the speaker declared, “but the agricultural, agrarian traditions are fast disappearing and it | is largely urban psychology with which | we have to deal in. the days ahead. The technique of our civilization is mechan- ical rather than human.” Rev. Charles L. White of New York, chairman of the congress, spoke to the congress at its opening session yester- for %425 | other data sent into her department which are made by other caitographic engineers. Exaciness Guards Nearness. Mrs. Moncure fully appreciates the ne:t responaibility attached to her work. “If the lights or buoys. or the depths of the channecls and the shoals were charted out a fraction of an use a ship to pass the wrong side,” she remarked. As buoys or navigation aids are ehanging constantly, it means constant changing of the nautical charts. This is part of the work of Mrs. Church, the only woman engaged with a small group of men in doing this work. All those wavy little lines which show the shore lines, or the shoal lines, or the strange little dots and marks which on nauticaj charts wain of rocks or other dangers, are as lucid to Mrs. Church as shorthand is to a stemographer. Air Plotting Used. At present Mrs. Church is working upon a chart of the Florida Hverglades and the densc mangrove growth of that part of the country. The fleld work for this chart was made from | the air and it will be the most ¢om- . prehensive of that section yet pro- duced. Mrs, Church has the intricate and detailed work of compiling charts .and from the field workers of the Geodetic Survey. 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