Evening Star Newspaper, June 26, 1935, Page 5

TAX BILL DETAILS UPT0 CONGRESS Roosevelt Wants Speedy Action, but Leaves liethod Entirely to Others. (Continued From First Page.) through all that pow-wow with the Senate, we'll be here two or three Leaning forward in his chair -to emphaisize his words to Doughton, ‘who was present, Byrns added: “And that's the God's truth. “Im not disputing that,” Doughton said. The Ways and Means Committee chairman, however, declined any further comment. And Byrns con- tinued that “whatever the Ways and Means Committee does I'm for, but I feel that as a member of Congress I have a right to express my personal opinion.” ‘The proposal to place the wealth distribution tax on the nuisance tax extension bill met both viogrous dis- approval and commendation on the House floor. “We must deeply resent and deplore 1t,” said Representative Celler, Demo- crat, of New York amid applause. “If 'we accept this procedure we will be a bunch of spineless jellyfish.” Calls Plan Subterfuge. He described the rider plan as a subterfuge and said “those in author- ity should reconsider their action.” Moreover, it is “an absolute rebuff to the House Ways and Means Commit- tee, where tax legislation is supposed to originate.” “I'm one person in this House,” in- terposed Representative Truax, Demo- craj, of Ohio, “who is ready to vote right now, subterfuge and all, for any tax program to soak the rich and make them carry their just burden.” He sald President Roosevelt had “made a new declaration of inde- pendence” in his tax message. Advised of the President's press conference comment, Senator Robin- son grinned at newspapermen, shrug- ged his shoulders and turned into the Senate with a muttered phrase which reporters interpreted as being: “Then what.” Leaders Confer on Issue. Shortly thereafter, Senate and House leaders and Charles West, the President’s representative in congres- sional matters, conferred in an at- tempt to reach a decision on what to do. Those present were Chairman Har- rison of the Senate Finance Commit- tee, Chairman Doughton of the House Ways and Means Committee, Speaker Byrns, chairman O'Connor of the Hohse Rules Committee, and West. Applications to appear at public | hearings were received by the Senate Finance Committee from varied inter- | ests, including James A. Emery, coun- sel for the National Assoclation of Manufacturers, and R. V. Fletcher of the Association of American Railroads. Others were: John D. Jackson, New Haven register; Thomas F. Boyle, New York; Allen T. Burns, National Association of Community Chests, New York; Robert Jolly of Houston, American Hospital Association. Mr. Roosevelt said that at the meeting on Monday vight with con- gressional leaders on the new tax legislation no one suggested there *hat the bill be passed by Saturday night. He said that for himself he had not suggested it and had said noth- ing more than was in his 2pecial message to Congress that did not specify when ne wanted action. Robinson Asks Speed. Senator Robinson, the Demccratic leader, upon leaving tne White House meeting, proposed that the new legis- latior be added to the nuisance tax bill, which must go through Con- gress by Saturday night to main- tain the existing emergency ievies. Every day's delay after tha: will mean a loss of $1,500,000 in revenue to the Government from the nuisance levies. Senator Long, Democrat, of Louis- fana, assailed the $340,000,000 new tax program as absurb in view of the large Federal expenditures and as a “fraud” as far as sharing wealth was con- cerned. Senator Capper of Kansas, a Re- publican member of the Finance Com- mittee, praised the administration proposals despite the small estimated Tevenue. ““We've got to have more taxes,” he said. “I guess the program goes far enough for the time being. “I believe it is founded on the old- time principle that the cost of gov- ernment should be borne by those best able to bear.” Committee in Session. The Senate Finance Committee was called into sesison again today to go over a “rough draft” of the new levies which officials have estimated would Taise about $340,000,000 & year, They would impose higher surtaxes on in- comes exceeding $1,000,000, a new in- heritance levy beginning with bequests of $300,000 and corporations taxes ranging from 10 to 17% per cent. One concession to critics was the order for hearings. The criticism centered around three contentions. Some Republicans and some Democrats demanded less speed, saying such & major measure should be considered more at length. Among them was Senator Clark, Democrat, of Missouri, who threatened a filibuster. Representative Wadsworth, Republic- an, of New York, criticized the speed ‘with which, he said, a “fantastic” pro- posal was being pressed. Then, there was resentment in the House among members who insisted that chamber should be the one to put the tax bill into form. From some advocates of stiff taxes on wealth came criticism that the tentative schedules made public were If Your Dentist Hurts You Try DR. FIELD Plate Expert e = I Guarantee a Perfect Tight 406 7&3& N.W. MEt. 9256 THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, _— — — ——— — — Leading members of the Senate Finance Committee as they met here late yesterday “to consider President Roosevelt’s “share-the-wealth” tax program. Left to right: Robert La Follette, jr., and Henry W. Keyes. Proposed Tax Secale President’s Program Calls for 60 to 80 Per Cent Levy on Incomes Between $1,000,000 and $10,000,000—Other Rates. By the Associated Press. Rates proposed yesterday to the Senate Finance Committee under President Roosevelt’s program of high taxes on big incomes and inheritances follow: Income Tax: Less than $1,000,000, the rates now in force. $1,000,000 to $1,500,000, 60 per cent. $1,500,000 to $2,000,000, 63 per cent. $2,000,000 to $3,000,000, 66 per cent. $3,000,000 to $5,000,000, 70 per cent. $5,000,000 to $10,000,000, 75 per cent. Over $10,000,000, 80 per cent. Corporation Income Taxes: Net incomes of less than $2,000, 10 per cent. inadequate. Senator Borah, Republic- an, of Idaho, called the program a “farce.” Special Session Called. So bitter were the protests against “haste” that Senate leaders were forced to call a special meeting of | the Finance Committee Demorats be- fore the full committee met late yes- terday. It was at this meeting that Vice President Garner and Demo- cratic Leader Robinson won over the protestants in their own ranks. Harrison said the committee was fairly well agreed on the surtax and corporation levies, but the inheritance tax probably would be studied longer because it was new in Federal taxa- tion. He indicated the corporation levies might be called up in the Sen- ate today. Since many legacies consist of real property, stocks, bonds and the like, rather than cash, the committee chair- man said he probably would suggest a 12-year period in which a legatee nould liquidate & sufficient portion of his legacy to pay the inheritance tax. CONSIDER BONUS RIDER ON TAX BILL Patman and Group Shape Plan ta Set Rate of Retiring Money. By the Associated Press. A pew cash bonus payment plan was shaped yesterday on Capitol Hill with the idea that it might be laid across the path of the new tax bill in the House. Representative Patman, Democrat, of Texas, and others of the commit- tee working on the plan, had not de- cided definitely whether to seek to sttach the plan to the tax bill, but they were studying the possibilities. The plan, somewhat similar to that vetoed by the President, would provide for the payment of the $2,100,000,000 of adjusted service certificates with new money which would be retired at the rate of 4 or 5 per cent a year until it all had been put out of cir- for introduction within the next few days. V. F. W. Forming Post. HYATTSVILLE, Md., June 26 (Spe- cial).—A new post of the Veterans of Foreign Wars is being organized here. The Seat Pleasant Post is the only branch of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Prince Georges County at present. $2,000 to $5,000, 11 per cent. $5,000 to $15,000, 12 per cent. $15,000 to $40,000, 13 per cent. $40,000 to $100,000, 14 per cent. $100,000 to $300,000, 15 per cent. $300,000 to $1,000,000, 16 per cent. $1,000,000 to $20,000,000, 17 per cent. Over $20,000,000, 17} per cent. Inheritances: $300,000 to $500,000, 4 per cent. $500,000 to $750,000, 7 per cent. $750,000 to $1,000,000, 10 per cent. $1,000,000 to $2,000,000, 20 per cent. $2,000,000 to $3,000,000, 30 per cent. $3,000,000 to $4,000,000, 40 per cent. $4,000,000 to $5,000,000, 50 per cent. $5,000,000 to $7,000,000, 60 per cent. $7,000,000 to $10,000,000, 70 per cent. Over $10,000,000, 75 per cent. U. S. TOURISTS AWAITED Canada Expects Their Spending to Reach $300,000,000. Despite repeal, spending in Canada this year by tourists from the United States is expected to reach the pre- depression mark of $300,000,000. This estimate was given yesterday by D. Leo Dolan, director of the Canadian Tourist Bureau, in an ad- dress in connection with the Ameri- can Automobile Association’s national sales promotion cagference. More persons cross the border be- tween the United States and Canada than any other international line in the world, he declared. Rector Asks Decaying Coffin. The Rev. Cecil Squire, rector of St. Dominick, Cornwall, England, from 1894 to the time of his death recently, requested in his »#ill that his coffin be of the lightest wood, so it would easily go into decay, and that the headstone of his grave be an oak cross which, on decaying, must not be removed. ORMANDY NoRRMS POTOMAC, MD. 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Government confiscetion up to 25 per cent of the fortunes of wealthy American heiresses who marry Euro- pean noblemen was proposed today by Representative Csunon, Democrat, of Wisconsin as a logical start for & national wealth distribution pro- gram Frankly admitling bis purpose was to prevent the marriage of “real or spurlous" foreign noblemen to the | wealthy daughters of American big business men, Cannon introduced a oill which would impose a graduated tax on the fortunes of all Americans who marry [foreigners On the first $100,00 to $290,000 Cannon would levy a tax of 10 per cent, fortunes of $200,000 to $500,000 would be taxed at 20 per cent and all above a half milion would pay 25 per cent. . Stamps Bring $7,000. Three uncancelled Geneva stamps issued in 1843 brought $7,000 at a re- cent auction in London. 58 » LI D. C, FINANCE: REVEALED SPARED IN' SLUMP Labor Has Suffered More From Depression, M. R. A. Report' Discloses. By the Assoclated Press. An N. R, A. report which was dis- closed today said that American cor- porate profits and dividend incomes have suffered less from the depression than labor. The report was revealed at a time when Congress is consider- ing an administration tax-the-wealth prurun. which would affect large in- , individual and corporate. 'rhe report, in preparation for months by N, R. A.'s economic sec- tion under the direction of Leon Hen- was completed without knowledge of the administration’s tax plans. After 46 pages of intricate economic statement and statistical tabulation, the report concluded: ‘Three Things Shown. “The record, pieced together from the available evidence, fragmentary as it is, shows three things: “Pirst, that corporate 'security holders not only profited most from the boom in the 20s, but suffered least from the depression in the 30s; “Second, that in the last two years, 1933 and 1934, factory pay rolls, while increasing considerably under the stimulus of various economic and gov- ernmental ipfluences, have not yet reached the levels (in terms of the average of 1923-25) at which dividend payments, interest payments, and WEDNESDAY, compensation of officers have been maintained; “And tnird, that profits, though still less than one-half of their level in 1926, have shown a greater recovery in 1934 over 1933 than have pay rolls.” Indices Com . ‘The following table was included to compare the fortunes of labor and 1eceivers of dividends and interests, in terms of index numbers, with the 1923-1925 average equaling 100: 1923. - 1929, 1933. 1934. Labor income, 95.9. 119.2 65 73-75 Dividends and in- terest, 92.9%.... 1658 93 91-93 Diseussing the table and other fig- ures, the report said they indicated that capital is spared from bearing a proportionate share of the risks of business ups and downs. * * *” Busi- ness enterprise, it asserted, “makes heroic efforts to meet interest pay- ments and avold bankruptcy.” It said that “corporate financial policy has succeeded rather admirably in doing that which it was designed to eccomplish, namely, maintaining div- idend and interest payments.” Results Inevitable. “It is beside the point,” it added, “to argue that property income was thereby placed in a favored and shel- tered position, while millions of unem- JUNE 26, 1935. Dog Heir Copyright, A. to $25,000 P. Wirephoto. An Eskimo Spitz, “Pet,” has been left the 325 000 estate of its mistress, Margaret McDermott, a spinster. Under the will the dog is to be kept by some woman who “loves dogs” and has no children, and at its death the money reverts to the Anti-Cruelty Society. The temporary guardians, Mrs. Hulda Rohde and her grandson Laurence Dennis, are shown with the dog. ployed saw their incomes stop com- pletely and more miilions of wage earners, through short work week and wage cuts, participated fully in the | economic catastrophe. “What cther results could have been expected? Inability to meet fixed charges means threat. of bankruptcy, no matter how continuously and steadily employment and wages have been maintained, no matter how rea- sonable the prices and how excellent the service to the consumer.” COMMERCE UNIT LEAVES| "SALALA" The Perfect Tea for ICED BEHIND THE SCENES OF MAGIC WONDERLAND Board Off to Conclave. A delegation from the Washington Junior Board of Commerce left here today for Columbus, Ohio, to attend the convention of the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce. ‘The group was headed by the presi- dent of the local unit, Corcoran Thom, jr, and included Arthur Clephane, William Press, Ray Mc- Carthy, Aloysius I. Sheehan, William G. Martin, Loehl O'Brien, William Jacobs, Merton English, Jack Hayes’ and Walter S. McBroom. One of the principal topics at the convention will be “Continuance of the Junior Chamber’'s Aggressive Policy Toward Americanism.” 1D C. ATTORNEY ELECTED| Charles E. Pledger National Head of Theta Delta Chi. Charles E. Pledger, jr., Washington attorney, of 4535 Fifth street, was elected national president of the Theta Delta Chi Praternty for a sec- ond term at the close of its four-day convention in Boston yesterday. Attended by 500 members from all parts of the United States and Can- ada, the sessions were held at the‘ copley Plaza Hotel. 3 A-—S COMPULSORY AUTO INSPECTION OPPOSED Keystone Club Declares Cost Is Out of Proportion to Benefits. Opposition to the proposed compul- sory mechenical irspection of motor vehicles in the District of Columbia, on the ground that the cost to local taxpayers will be wholly out of propor- tion to the benefits to be gained, was voted last night by the advisory board of the Keystone Automobile Club at a meeting at the Congressional Coun- try Club. In an analysis of trafiic accidents in Washington for the ysars 1928 to 1934, William 8. Cannning, safety en- gineer, revealed that of the 53,139 cars involved in mishaps curing that period, but 1340 were mechanically defective in any respect. Don’t Neglect Dangerous HIGH BLOOD shortness of breath and dizzy be warnings igh blood i __Met. 16 Tl\ed\xmrofu company is sl\aped by the service fiy " ® QUALITY NEWSPAPER EN6RAVING Since 1877 mflmmwufico. INC) STAR BUILDING - -+ WASHINGTON - D.C. T At & [ g S &= plumbing shop, paint shop and black- st.lr athletes of George Washington How many persons realize the im- tail connected with the operation n(‘ | an amusement park? | 1t is generally assumed that oper- | ating an amusement park consists of merely opening the gates and allow- ing the crowds to enter. What is done, and in particular at our own Glen Echo, to assure patrons the ut- most in wholesome amusement and safety, is an achievement in modern management. bering 218, may be compared to & well-trained army. Leonard B. Schloss, director of the park for 25 years, is the Colonel—he recently re- ceived his commission from Governor Ruby Lafoon of Kentucky. Eighty per cent of the “soldiers” at Glen Echo have been under Colonel Schloss’ command from five to twenty years. First of all, it is the duty of the white-wings brigade to see that the park and buildings are kept clear of waste paper and inflammable ma- terial. They are also required to keep the park scrupulously clean, which is one reason why it is so popular. Colonel Schloss’ right-hand man is Major Joseph Hart, superintendent of Glen Echo Park for 23 years, Major Hart’s duties are numerous, for he is personally responsible for the efficient operation of more than fifty devices, attractions and features, and the lighting and motor equipment. 382,290 Watts Light Park By actual record of count there are 6,346 mazda lamps, ranging from 10 to 2,000 watts and consuming during the night for Glen Echo’s illumina- tion 382,290 watts of current. The motor equipment under Major Hart’s direction numbers 83, ranging from Ya-horse power motors on “dodgem” cars to a 75 H. P. motor to handle the “coaster dip” three-car trains. Kitchen and food stands, together with electric ranges, coffee urns, steamtables and hot water heaters, require constant attention as the com- bined units pull a load of 62,000 watts. Owing to the constant vigilance of Major Hart and his aides, one seldom finds “lamps out” at Glen Echo, and the brilliant display of illumination of modern design and even futuristic character was conceived and installed by Major Hart long before the Century of Progress and Radio City adopted their elaborate lighting effects. In order to obtain the maximum of mechanical efficiency at Glen Echo it was found necessary several years smith shop; they are executed. Careful Inspections Daily Before opening for business every day, Sergeant Tom Muck, of the coaster dips, accompanied by two buck privates, Bill Brewer and Mike Prather, walk over the entire ride and thoroughly examine it. They in- spect the 4,000 feet of double tracks, the trucks and wheels of all cars, and “The personnel at Glen Echo, num- | P27 particular attention to the brakes and see that they are working prop- erly. They also examine all founda- tions and footings, and are person: ally responsible for the proper train- ing and conduct of their crews. To the carrousel, one of the most popular rides at Glen Echo, Captain Clarence Hurt devotes the mornings to mechanical inspections and also assures himself that the all stirrups, and safety straps are sound. It is also his duty, when the park opens, to see that patrons do not change from one figure to another—horse, ! chariot or varied animals—or get on and off the carrousel while it is-in motion. Lieutenant Joseph Deebo, operator of “the whip,” is up early every morning, inspecting his ten cars, the special strand cable, pins, swivels, shoes and springs, and assuring him- self that they are in perfect working order. Sergeant “Bus” Starry, operator of the airplane swings; Sergeant Arthur Richards, operator of the “dodgem,” and Sergeant Julius Bolanz, operator of the “Pretzel’—Glen Echo's new thrilling ride—also inspect their re- spective devices every morning. Pool Accommodates 3,000 “The same policy of careful inspec- tion applies to the entire park, and particularly to Crystal Pool, Glen Echo's $200,000 swim rendezvous, that acommodates 3,000 swimmers. The million and one half gallons of water that flow daily through a battery of giant filters is inspected, tested and checked by Major Carl A. Hechmer, nationally known chemist and sani~ tary engineer of the Washington Suburban Sanitary District, every few days. His assistant is Lieutenant Boyd Hickman, pool deck supervisor, who also tests the water every hour. At Crystal Pool a regiment of care- takers and guards insure the safe- guarding of hundreds of thousands of swimmers during the season. The locker rooms are efficiently super- vised by Privates George Jenkins, reins | | also a drafting room University. mense amount of administrative de- | where all plans are drawn before Eight well-trained girls, supervised | | by Myrtle Faulkner, are required to handle patrons from the time of ticket purchase to enter the pool and final exit from the building. Great Responsibility Involved More than inspections, however, are required by Colonel Schloss, for the operation of Glen Echo includes other details, all involving great responsi- ‘bility. The quartermaster department is in charge of Major Harry Cohen and ‘aptain Abe Schuman, park restau- anteurs for 25 years. Purity is the first consideration in preparing the thousands of frankfurters, sand- wiches and doughnuts consumed every week by park patrons. Major Andy's (Reuben N. Ander- son) popcorn, confections, roasted peanuts, salt water taffy and candied apples are also prepared with the care and skill that have made them justly famous. A mill is pait of Andy's equipment at the popcorn stand, where the more than two-year-old corn is carefully shucked and cleaned before entering the modern electric popper. Another important department is that of Adjutant Harmon Brown, park horticulturist. It is due to his skill and attention that Glen Echo is al- ways beautified with appropriate shrubs and flowers. Upon the uniformed guards devolves one of the most important assign- ments at Glen Echo, for they must and do preserve good order. When one remembers that the average at- tendance at Glen Echo is approxi- mately 700,000 persons each summer, the task of the guards is no light one. In addition to the regular police force, headed by .Chief Dan Collins and Privates Murphy, Soper, Day, Howard, Sullivan and Perry, a spe- cial contingent of “plain clothes men” patrol the park, thus insuring pro- tection and order at all times. Two departments that demand the utmost in efficiency at Glen Echo are the Midway of Fup, with 28 devices, in charge of Captain Tom Mulligan, veteran showman, and the penny-ar- cade, supervised by Major Steve Mar- oney, Wwho controls 98 different mwmm.mwmmmmmmmmmmmmm A QOO s B 3 v‘m y< hmdbs.gs and other valuables. More | than 90 per cent of the articles lost at Glen Echo are found and even- tually reclaimed by their owners. The remaining 10 per cent of unclaimed articles are sent at the end of the | season to various charitable organ- izations. Captain Clyde McDaniel is in com- mand of his aides at the new three- acre parking lot at Glen Echo, and they are personally responsible for | the parking of 800 cars every after- noon and night. Many of the smaller amusement features operated throughout the park likewise require particular spe- cialized supervision, such as the buy- ing of merchandise for the skill stands. This is done by jovial Lieu- tenant Billy Farrell. Even the skee- ball alleys must be inspected every morning by Second Lieutenant Joseph Nasiff for any defects that may have occurred to the score recording auto- matic registers from play the previous night Courtesy Important Detail The ticket sellers’ brigade and the cashiers’ battalion, composed of Z7 girls selected for their courtesy and efficlency, is another important detail at Glen Echo. All ticket sellers and cashiers make their reports at the end of each day to Captain Harry Spicer. Of course a well-conducted amuse- ment park would not be efficiently handled without an “efficient secre- tary. Mrs. Otese Hastings compe- tently fills the bill and assists in the many details connected with office administration. Gunner Norman Stuckey, late of the British Army, is director of Pub- lic Relations. He also occupies an important office at Glen Echo, where he arranges details for picnic parties and is engaged in promotional and publicity assignments. Lastly, the Spanish Garden Ball- room, where 1500 couples dance every night, except Sundays, to the strains of Bandmaster Dave McWil- liams’ 12-plece orchestra, directed Ly Attorney Phil O'Brien, is subject to the same policy of efficient operaiion that prevails throughout the entire park, which represents invested cap- ital totaling $750,000. Thus it may be seen that there is more to the operation of an amuse- ment park than merely opening the gates and allowing pleasure-seekers to file in. During the winter careful plav.s are made for the season, while during the summer there is practically no rest for Colonel Schloss and his busy army enlisted in providing that magic which makes Glen Echo the premier recreation center Jf the Nation’s Capital.