Evening Star Newspaper, November 29, 1931, Page 14

rA-34 HALL TRIAL BOARD FINISHES HEARING Economists on Committee Probing Charges to Make Separate Reports. * After taking testimony from a score or more financial experts and statisti- cians, the committee of economists appointed by the American Economic Association, late yesterday concluded its two-day investigation into charges made against the Commerce Depart- ment by Dr. Ray O. Hall that “vital truths” in his report on the balance of international payments of the United States for 1930 were ccnsored. Four of the five members of the com- mittee planned last night to leave for their homes at once. They are Profs James W. Angell, Columbia University W. 1. King, New York University; W. M. Patterson, University of Pennsyl- vania, and John H. Williams, Harvard University. Prof. Jacob Viner of the TUniversity of Chicago, the fifth mem- ber of the group, was unable to be present. Each to Make Report. When the meeting was concluded the | committee refused to make a statement as to its findings. It is understood that each will submit a separate report to the association, which will later be turned over to Seeretary of Commerce Lamont. This action is not expected earlier than a fortnight Dr. Hall was until a few months ago assistant chief of the department's 2 finance and investment division. His Yesignation was requested because de- partment officials said he refuscd to take orders from his immediate supe | the Federal R THE SUNDAY STAR, WASHINGTON, riors. Dr. Hall then attempted to lay his charges before Mresident Hoover, but failed. Soon afterward he vacated his position, but has not yet submitted his resignation. The committee was in session at the Commerce Departmenc Building, and among those appearing before the group were Grosvenor Jones, chief of the | finance and investment division; E. Dana Dorand, chief economist for the Tariff Commission; James W. Furness. | chief of the Commerce Department’s mineral division: Prof. of Yale University: bell, director of the Civil mission; E. A. Goldenwe: the research division of 2. L. Sn erve Board Among those appearing before the committee just prior to adjournment late vesterday were E. G. Holt. chief of the Commerce Department’s Rubber Division, and Dr. Amos Taylor, who succeeded Dr. Hall. Dr. Hall Is Spectator. Dr. Hall was present at the two-day session. tood he took no active part in the proccedings, which were held behind clc dorrs, leaving side to Gardner partment officials would discuss any phase of the hearing. but it is under- sto-d the committec delved at length into the former official's alleged re- marks that a censorship had been es- tablished in the department resulting in the “conscientious labors of Govern-| ment experts being set to naught by | political expediency in such fashion.” | The ccmplainant’s principal charge | was that figures had been falsified and | that an item of $175,000,000 for alleged overvaluation of American imports in| report had been deleted. erstood that department of- d the committee this item y all in an have beon submitted as evi The committee also was reported in- terested in Dr. Hall's alleged attack on prohibition, Wwhich he charged Wi mes H. Rogers | 000000000000 000000000000300000000000, ¥ * * * 2 among the “vital truths” censcred. The complainant _contended that he placed in the report that prohibition in this country was stimulating a desire by | Americans to travel in Canada. It was also reported interested in the deletion of quotations from certain economic | writers criticizing the American foreign | investment policy, and Dr. Hall's own opinion implying criticism of the Fed- eral Reserve policy. With respect to the general deletion, it is understood department cfficials appearing before the committee took the position that it is unreasonable for - | any specialist to seek incorporaticn in | official publications of expressions of personal opinion on such unrelated matters as private banking and foreign investment policy and criticism of other Government departments. Outside the committee room, F. M. Feiker, director of the department’s Bu- u of Foreign and Domestic Com- rce, was quoted as saying “a Gov- ment department is not a collec- 64 B Chev.z'“gm 95 Essex Pontiac 1525 15th St. N.W. BUY NOW—MAIL EARLY LANSBURGH’S 7th, 8th and E Sts.—NAtional 9800 Above prices are complete and include high-quality material, labor and adjustments. “Compare Our Prices” GENERAL BRAKE SERVICE s ticn of pulpits from which its staff may lecture promiscuously other Govern- ment departments or criticize accepted National policies.” PLANS ANNUAL BAZAAR Americanization School Association Sets Opening for December 1. The third international bazaar, under | the auspices of the Americanization School Association in the library of the Americanization School, is scheduled to be held December 1, 2 and 3. Miss R Parker, in charge of collections, and Mrs. Gertrude Boyle, in charge of sales and arrangements, are the general: chairmen. i The bazaar is staged to raise the funds necessary for the work of the association. sl M o syt Mot i oo IR CRRP RO P e 0“0000000000000“00000000000.000‘0000000000.000‘ RAKE Relined, Any Make Less Than $3 a Wheel S 4-WHEEL Ford A .. $4.95 Chev... 6.95 Pontiac’28 6.95 00_._0000000000000000000000000000 North 7998 $| ‘00‘0000000000‘0“00.00000000000000.000000‘00‘ D. C., NOVEMBER 29, 1931—PART ONE. ANSBURGH’S 7th, 8th and E Sts.—NAtional 9800 "No Connection With Any Other Washington Storé ~ Broadcloth Shirts .35 3 for $4 He’'ll know that you selected this gift with a careful thought to his masculine tastes! After all, they're probably the very shirts he himself would buy! Fine quality broadcloth, full cut, with pleated backs and sleeves—and all pre-shrunk. Collar attached styles in white, blue, green and tan. Neckband in white. Sizes 13Y; to 17. And Numerous Other Practical Gifts— MEN’S GLOVES, in heavy quality capeskin; pull-on and clasp styles. Black, tan and cream. Sizes 7 to 9 MEN’S SILK SHIRTS—“Daffodil” make. Collar attached styles in blue, tan, green, grey and white. Neckband style in white. Sizes 14 to 17 MEN’S ALL-WOOL FLAN- NEL ROBES, in novelty or con- servative stripes. Full cut and very well tailored. All sizes. . MEN’S TIES of fine quality fabrics— mogadores, satins and twills. A lovely assortment of stripes, figures, paisleys and plain colors MEN'S WEAR SHOP—STREET FLOOR. Santa R =%y MEN’S PAJAMAS of fine quality broadcloth. Middy and coat styles; some have em-$ 95 broidered emblems. Sizes A, 1 4 B, C, D. Plain colors MEN’S COAT SWEATERS —100% wool. Well blended . heather shades in b 3 $7.95 g g T $1.95 to $4.95 $1.95 MEN’S SHIRTS, of fine ma- dras. Collar attached or with two matching collars. Neat $1 '65 ltrilpsel and figures. Sizes 137 - to MEN’S SILK SOCKS, with lisle tops, toes and heels. Closely woven pure thread silk. Black, navy, tan, grey, brown and white. c 9% to 12 $1.00 ecommends Wheel Toys Children get a big thrill out of them! Healthful toys, too—for they keep young- sters in the fresh air, and give them plenty of exercise! e o A good-looking Winter coat at a price that won’t disrupt the careful planning of your budget! These coats sell so fast that we just reordered 200 more! The new boucles; warmly lined and interlined—and lavishly furred with flattering long-haired furs. Black, green and brown. 14 to 48. A Flannel Robe Makes a Lovely Gift Choose Them at Two Low Prices 53.89 $2.89 Solid color wool flan- All wool, soft and nel robes with fringed ‘warm, and striped in such belts and two patch pretty colors—tan, rose, pockets; rose, copen, copen, nile, and red. Silk nile and wisteria. Or braid trimming and silk striped robes of all-wool cord and tassel. Small, flannel; sizes 16 to 44. medium and large sizes. Boy! See ’Em Go! Park Cycle, with well constructed tubular frame, nickel-plated handle bars and front post. Adjustable motor bike saddle; sturdy cross bar; rubber tires. ~ What a Velocipede! A speedy, sturdy tricycle with tubular frame. Adjustable, nickel-plated handle bars, with $ 9 5 rubber grips; adjustable saddle, - with nickel-plated springs. Rub- ber tires. TOYTOWN—FOURTH FLOOR. Here’s a Speedy Wagon! Important to childhood is the “big red wagon!” Sturdy, well constructed steel frame, with moulded corners. Nickel-plated hub caps; rubber tires. 33"x15", Bumper and Everything! “Ace”—a snappy, racy sport model! Front bumper, radiator ornament, large nickel - plated hub caps—and it’s easy to steer. Red and yellow. 36” long, 20" wide. ¢ $5.75 %) Buy a Man’s Gift in (%), k. Our Men’s Wear Shop 45 Tomorrow! 5,000 Plain Colored