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NICE HEARS J0BS TAX BILL SCORED Labor Witness Critical of Scope, Wants 1t Passed, However, By & Staf? Correspondent of The Star. ANNAPOLIS, Md., December 10.— ‘With' Gov. Nice taking an active interest in the proceedings, the un- employment insurance bill before the General Assembly was both criticized and defended during protracted hear- ings yesterday. Showing a defiant attitude, Joseph T. McCurdy, president of the Maryland-District of Columbia Federation of Labor, told the House and Senate Finance Committee the measure does not satisfy the require- ments of the American Federation of Labor “because it does not go far enough.” “The bill does not give anything to the working people,” he said, “it merely protects the present economic system for the employer. If it is not enacted, the employes later will be called upon to give far more, and there is a possibility they will not have any pay rolls to administer.” Although describing the measure as “an honest bill,” McCurdy said it should include protection for agri- cultural workers and those employed in nonprofit industries. He also ad- vocated giving labor representation on the commission which is proposed to eadminister the law, Under questioning by Gov. Nice, however, McCurdy admitted that labor wanted the bill passed as presented. Describing the measure as an effort to “stabilize” employment, Simon E. Bobeloff, chairman of the Non- Partisan Committee that drafted the bill, told of effort to prevent abuse of the benefits it provides. He sald the time had come to charge the cost of unemployment to business as the cost of accidents is borne by business. Originally, he re- called, there was objection to the establishment of the State Industrial Accident -Commission, just as now there is opposition to the proposed un- femployment insurance commission. Sobeloff explained the bill in de- tail and was quizzed at length by Assemblymen. Miss Lavinia Engle, former dele- gate, who served on the Sobeloff com- mittee, described the measure as rep- resenting the result of years of think- ing and study in an effort to de- termine just what legislation is most needed to meet Maryland needs. James Blackwell of the People’s Unemployment League, was another who said the bill should be more com- prehensive. He urged including not only agricultural workers, but people ©ow unemployed. Mrs. Marie Bauernschmidt, Balti- more civic leader, said the people of that city were most interested in the passage of the bill. A provision of the measure em- powering Gov. Nice to name a three- man commission to administer the act was discussed by several speakers, and the executive interrupted proceed- | Tabi ings at one point to say he would be glad to share that responsibility with members of the Senate. The chair- man of the commission would receive $9,000 and the members $7,500 a year, the three salaries to be paid by Fed- eral funds. Lee L. Dopkin, chairman of the ©Old-Age Pension Committee of the THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1936. Job Insurance Bill Facts Pending Maryland Bill Would Set up Re-em- ployment Offices—Denies Compensa- tion to Sirikers. By & Staff Correspondent of The Btar. ANNAPOLIS, December - 10.—If the unemployment insurance . Pbill pending before the General Assembly, or one similar to it, is passed and approved by the United States Social Security Board, here is what will happen: Before January 31, 1937, employers of eight or more persons will pay a tax amounting to one and one-tenth per cent of their 1936 pay roll One per cent of the tax will be set aside in a fund dedicated for unem- ployment benefit payments in Mary- land. The remainder will go to the United States treasury, which is to pay the Board of State Aid and Charities, pro- posed some technical changes in the measure, including its administration by the State Department of Labor in- stead of a special commission. Opposition to features of the bill which exceed the minimum Federal requirements were voiced by Richard Randall of the Baltimore Association of Commerce and Stewart Wise, rep- resenting steamboat interests. The Maryland bill proposes a tax of one-tenth of 1 per cent more than the Federal law, and will, by 1938, apply to all employers, whereas the Federal statute affects only those who have eight or more workers on their pay roll. J. W. Mehling of the Baltimore Re- tail Merchants’ Associaticn, suggested that those employers who keep their forces at work over a period of years, without lay-offs, be given a “merit rating” and be permitted to pay a slightly lower tax. Sl DIPLOMATS USE ENGLISH Language Seen Superseding Others in World Capitals. MEMPHIS, Tenn, December 10 (®)—English is fast becoming the diplomatic language of the world, Edward Albright, United States Min- ister to Finland, said yesterday. “Because of the prestige of the gov- ernment of the United States and England,” he explained, “our lan- guage 1is rapidly superseding any other in diplomatic circles.” ASWEET STOMACH IN TWO MINUTES Is there anything more dis- agreeable than a sour stom- ach—usually accompanied by bad breath, belchingand bloated fe ? What a blessing it is to have a sweet stomach! It are dis- tressed, ’s Dys- pepsia I‘ablm. known for . 40 years as the pleasant, quick, soothing way torelief. “I never want to be without them,” writes A. M. M. “For 40 years they have never failed to give me quick relief,” says E. H. W. Stuart’s Dyspepsia ablets are compounded to neutralize acidity. Are safe and harmless. See they will do for you. Get a box today. Satisfaction guaranteed. At all druggists. STUART’S DYSPEPSIA YABLETS FOR STOMACH ACIDITY cost of administering. unemployment insurance in the varicus States. Gov. Nice will appoint an Unem- ployment Insurance Commission whose chairman will receive $9,000 and whose two members will get $7,500 a year each. ‘The commission will set up re-em- ployment offices in various parts of the State. The commission will deputize the State controller to collect the tax on employers. After January 1, 1938, employes will be eligible to receive benefits, under certain conditions, if thrown out of work. The maximum benefits will be $15 a week for 16 weeks in any one year. The minimum $5 a week. The rate in general is 50 per cent of the worker’s salary, if that does not exceed the maximum. Payments will not begin until after & two-week ‘“rest period.” Workers must register with the re-employment office as soon as their employment ceases, Persons on strike are not eligible, but persons thrown out of work be- cause of a strike are eligible for benefits. Persons receiving benefits will have payments to them stopped if the re- employment office finds suitable em- ployment and they refuse to accept it. SOCIAL GROUP TO MEET Montgomery Welfare Council ‘Will Hold Bession Tomorrow. "By a Btaff Correspondent ot The Btar. ROCKVILLE, Md.,, December 10.— The Montgomery County Council on Social Welfare will hold an open meet~ ing in the Circuit Court room of the court house tomorrow at 8 p.m, with State Attorney General Herbert R. O’Conor - as .the main speaker. He will discuss social welfare legislation which will be presented to the 1937 session of the General Assembly at ‘Annapolis. Chairman Ruth A. Bolton will preside at the meeting. LET IT BLOW! 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Dresses Greatl){ Reduced 32.95 89 Dresses 53.95 86 Dresses 5 92 Dresses Were Sportswear Reduced 50 Blouses, in cotton, Spun Shan and rayon crepes. All washable. Variety of dark and light colors in long sleeve styles mostly. Sizes 34 to 40. Were $1 and $1.95. Now___50¢ 22 Knit Suits, two-piece styles in wool and boucle, which will not stretch or sag. Some with cdntrasting blouses. Sizes 14 to 20 in assorted colors. Were $10.95. Now. WARD_ & LOT}%}OP Uncle Sam Says: “BUY NOW—MAIL EARLY” FRIDAY REMNANTS These Remnant Offerings includ e only Men's, Women's and Chil- dren's Apparel and Shoes, Corsets, Millinery and Floorcoverings Men's, Young Men's Suits 52625 Were $35 and $45 43 one and two trousers Suits from our regular range of higher priced suits reduced for Friday selling. Trouser alterations only. Sizes THE MEN’s STORE, BECOND FLOOR. Men’s Topcoats, $217 . Were 335 13 good-looklng models in very serviceable fabrics. Reg;zz‘l;:,‘slzes 6 to 42. Shorts, size 39. Longs, size 40, 42, 44. ‘ THE MEN's STORE, Seconp FLooR. Men's Shoes, $5°° were 51 50 pairs of Men's Oxfords taken from our regular stock for clearance. This group includes wing and straight tip styles, in calfskin and grain leathers. Combined sizes. A—8';, 10%2. B—T, Tl,, 8, 8%, 9, 10, 10%5, 11. C—T, 7%, 8, 8%, 9, 9, 10, 11. D—6%%, 1Y, 8, 815, 9, 10, 10%. 60 Pairs of Men’s Oxfords in semi-Brogue style in calfskin or grain wingtip leathers. Medium toe models. Sizes A 8 to 11, B 71011, C 6to1l, D 6%, 7', 8 and 9 to 11 Special__$4.35 'THE MEN’s STORE, Seconp FLOOR. Boys’ Topcoats, *5°° Were $11.75 16 Boys’ Wool Topcoats, double breasted with belted backs. Navy blue, tan polo and tweeds. Sizes 5 to 10. 8 Boys’ Knicker Suits. Fach suit with two pairs of plus four knickers. Sizes 11, 14 to 16. Were $13.75. Now. $9.95 4 Boys’ Rugby Suits with two pairs of shorts. Size 10. We: $10.75. Now. $6.75 2 Boys’ Wool Snow Suits, two-plece. Size 10. Were $8. Now $4.95 THE Boys' Srore, Fourtn FLOOR, Junior Misses’ Interlined Sports Coats Reduced Group of Junior Misses’ Dresses, woolens, velvets, velveteens, synthetic silks, in one and two piece styles. Jacket dresses and dresses for dinner and dancing in- cluded. Sizes 11 to 15. 6 Fleece Sports Coats, inter~ lined. Junior misses’ sizes 11 to 17. Were $1695. Now JUNIOR MissEs’ APPAREL, Fourte FLOOR. Juniors’” Shoes Sl 95 Were $4 and $5 40 pairs of Junior Misses’ Oxfords and T-strap Sandals in a variety of styles and leathers. Sizes in the group: AAA—515, 8, 815, 715, 8; AA—S5, 5 ning silver kid. In sizes: AAA— 52, 6, 7, 71, 8; AA—S5, 6, 8; A—413, 5, 514, 8; B—4, 4%. Were $6.50. Now. $3.75 CHILDREN’S SHoEs, Fourte FLOOR. Girls’, Juniors’ Sportswear Reduced € Juniors’ One-Piece Knit Dresses. Plain colors, stripes and figures. Sizes 11 to 15. ‘Were $13.95. Now. 13 Juniors’ One-Piece Jersey and Spun Rayon Dresses, in solid colors. Contrasting trim on some. Sizes 11%0 17. Were 5 Juniors’ One-Piece Dresses in assorted prints. Sizes 11 to 17. Were $7.95. Now, $4.45 36 Girls’ Slip-On and Coat Sweaters in plain and fancy weaves. Variety of colors. Sizes 30 to 36. Were $1.65. NOW e $1.15 GmLs’ AND JUNIOR Misszs’ SPoRTSWEAR, FourTH FLOOR, Girls’ Dresses Reduced A group of Girls’ Dresses suitable for school, Sun- day or playtime in Fall cottons, sg’ntheuc crepes. Some Shirley Temple models. Regular, chub- bee and ’teen-age sizes, 7 to 16. 15 Dresses. Were $3.95. LA GIRLS’ APPAREL, Fourtr FLooR. Women’s Dresses Reduced 18 Larger Women's Dresses in novelty synthetic crepe and frisca. Sizes 42% to 52%. Were $1695 to $39.75. $9.95 to $18.75 8 Dresses in wool and novelty synthetic crepes. Sizes 34 to 40 and 44. Were $16.95. Now. 18 Dresses of synthetic crepe in tailored and dressy styles. Sizes 34 to 44. Were $13.95 and $16.95. Now. $9.95 5 Better Dresses of pure silk and synthetic crepes. Women's - Remnant Day Merchandise is not returnable or exchangable; not sent C. 0. D. or on approval; telephone or mail orders not accepted. Sportswear Reduced 11 Sports Dresses in wool and rayon crepe. One and two piece styles. Sizes 12 to 20. Were $25 to $22.75. Now____$14.25 10 Sports Dresses in wool and rayon crepe in plaids and plain colors. Sizes 12 to 18. Were $35 to $29.75. Now. 16 Boucle and Rayon Crzpe Dresses in an assortment of colors. Sizes 14 to 40. Were $12.95, $10.95. Now. $8.15 4 Snyder Knit Suits, three piece, in green, wine, brown, blue. Bizes 16, 18, 40. Were $39.75. Now 20 Wool Sports Skirts in assorted colors, Sizes 24 to 30. Were 395 to 6.50. Now. 25 Satin Blouses in an assortment of colol . ‘Were $8.85 and $5.95. Now. $2.75 10 Chenille Knit Dresses. Variety of colors. Sizes 14 to 20. Were $12.95. Now. . 10 Short Sleeve Sweaters in white, peach, blue, maize. Assorted colors. Were $6.50 and $7.95. Now. ! SPORTSWEAR, THIRD FLOOR. Coats Reduced 8 Warm Fleece Coats, full length models in tan, green, wine. Sizes 12 to 18. Were $19.95. § Fur-Trimmed and Untrimmed Suits in full-length, reefer, and jacket styles. Rust, green, wine, black. Sizes 12 to 13. Were $39.75 and $49.75. ! 5 Two and Three Piece Fur-Trimmed Suits, collars of Red Fox, Raccoon, Kolinsky and Wolf. Blue, green, brown. Sizes 12, 14, 18. Were $55. Now 5 Fur-Trimmed Misses’ Winter Coats in black and gray with Persian, Squirrel and Bombay Lamb. Some Forstmann fabrics. Sizes 12 to 18. Were $65 and $69.75. Now.... $44.75 COATS AND Surrs, THIRD FLOOR. Women's Shoes, 4% Were $7.85 to $16.50 325 pairs including Matrix, Arnolds, Collegebred, Garsides; shoes for street, walklngfland evening wear. Good selection of styles. gh and low heels. Sizes 4 to 9. 29 Pairs Women's Shoes and Mules. Were $4.50 to WoOMEN'S SHOES, THmD FLOOR. Formal Gowns Reduced Group of Dinner and Evening Gowns for misses in moire, velvet, lace, jersey, satin and velveteen. Black, white, rust, wine, brown, green, peacock blue, peach, fuschia, in sizes 12 to 20. 7 Gowns, Were $13.95 to $19.95. Now. 6 Gowns. Were $16.95 to $25. Now. 2 Gowns. Were $19.95. Now. 5 Gowns. Were $22.75. Now. 5 Gowns. Were $20.75 to $49.75. Now.._ $16.50 Group of Dinner and Evening Gowns for women and little women. Chiffon, lace Marquisette, crystelle, vel- vet and satin, in black, white, orchid, blue, green. Sizes 36 to 44; 467> to 50%5. 8 Gowns. Were $16.95 to $22.75. Now.. 4 Gowns. Were $16.95 and $19.95. Now.. 10 Gowns. Were $25 to $49.75, Now. ForuaL RooM, TrMmD FLOOR, Women’s Hats, 522 Were $5 and $10 gg gats in assorted styles and colors. Head sizes 21% 25 Hats in assorted sizes and colors. Head sizes 211 to 23. Were $3.95 t0 $7.50. NOW-ommeeee- oo Rty e $1.95 MILLINERY, THIRD FLOOR. Bien Jolie Girdles, *I Were $3.50 25 Bien Jolie Lastex Girdles for slender figures. Sizes 25, 26 and 27. 4 Woodthrop Foundations of white Luxor cloth and Lastex batiste. Sizes 35, 37, 38, 39. Were $10.50, Now. . 6 Step-in Woodthrop Girdles of imported elastic; some with batiste panels front and back. Sizes 28, 25, 33, 34. Were $12.50. 16 One-Piece Foundations of different makes, in both light materials and heavier boned models. Sizes 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42. Were $5. Now. ---$2.95 7 Nursing Brassieres. Sizes 34, 36, 38. Were $1. Now____$1 2 Vassarettes, one small foundation, one medium girdle. Were $10. Now. $6.75 Group of Woodthrop, Bien Jolie and Lily of France Girdles. Step-in, side-hook and clasp front models. Sizes 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 3¢. Were $7.50. Now. Corsers, THmD FLOOR, Were Were $795 3795, $1095 $13.95, $1095 A group of rayon and silk crepes in plain colors and prints in women’s and misses’ sizes. Ideal for sizes 36 to 42. Were $39.75. Now WomeN’s Dresses, THIRD FLOOR, Inexpensive Dresses, *44 Were 55.95 and $1095 25 Sports Skirts of piaid materials in pleated and flared models. Sizes 24 to 32. Were $2.95. Now $1.35 30 Sports Dresses in rayon crepe and all-wool materials. Nice group of tailored styles in prints and solid colors of Fur Coats Reduced 2 Brown Lapin Swagger Coats. Sizes 14 and 16, Were wear now and early Spring. Some slightly soiled. Dowx Srams StoRE, DressEs, Women's Hats 50 Were $195, 5295 50 Felt Hats in an assort- ment of attractive styles and various colors. Not all headsizes. Dowx StAms SToRE. Misses’ Sports Coats, $7-50 Were $13.95 24 Plaid-back Sports Coats in gray and tan mixtures. Sizes 12 to 20. Dowx Srams Stons, COATS. Women's, Misses’ Dresses, $2.95 Were $395, $595 50 Dresses of rayon crepe in brown, black, green, rust. Some silk jersey dresses in- cluded in group in misses’ Cotton Dresses 95¢ Were $1.55, $195 45 Cotton Dresses in Shan- tung-weave broadcloth, dimity and voile. Women’s sizes 38 to 48. Dowx Stams Stoas. black, brown, green, rust and red. Sizes 14 to 44. Were ggg and $5.95. Now. Dowx STAms STORE, SPORTSWEAR, Girls" Party Dresses 33‘50 Were $5.95 15 Attractive Frocks in light - and dark shades. Broken sizes 7 to 16. Were $3.95. 61 All-Wool Coats and Three- Piece Suits. Sizes 7 to 16. Were $5.95 to $13.95. Now.....$3.95 Down Srams Srors, Gmis, Women's Shoes 32.50 Were $3.95 to $5 164 pairs in a gronp, includ- ing arch shoes, straps, ox- fords, step-in pumps, in black and brown and white and gold kid evening shoes. Junior Misses’ Winter Coats $7.50 Were $13.95, §1695 10 Camelshair all - wool gai% back,Coats. Sizes 11 11 Rayon Crepe Dresses. Sizes 11 to 17. Were $5.95 and $7.95. Juniors’ Shoes $|.so Were $295, $3.95 shoes, Broken size range. Down Srams Srors. 15 Dresses of rayon crepe and rayon challis in prints and plain colors. Sports and afternoon styles in one and two piece models. Sizes for misses and women. INEXPENSIVE DREssEs, THIR) . Rugs ' fi:duced Size 8.6x12, Seamless Broadloom Rug. Was $54.50. o Size 4x12, Seamless Broadioom Rug. Was $28.23. Now $14.75 Size 4x9, Seamless Broadioom Rug. Was $21.60. Now $13.95 ' American Oriental Rug with wine background, size, 9x15. Was $185. NoW.. ... e i el $59.75. Now. $3! }l] Gray Processed Lamb Coat. Size 38. Was $98.75. :IO".I:“ Processed Lamb Swagger Coat. Size 18. Was }:‘wm Rabbit Coats. Sizes 18 and 40. Were $98.75. ow ... SR 1 Gray Kidskin Cape. Size 1 1 Brown Chinese Kidskin Swagger Coat. Size. 20. Was $179.50. Now. $89.50 1 Brown Chinese Kidskin Swagger Coat. Size 16. Was $69.50 1 Asure-dyed White Fox Scarf. Was $59.75. Now.$22.50 :' Gray Caracul Swagger Coat. Size 14. Was $149.50. ow Misses’ Dresses Reduced 18 Silk and Synthetic Crepe, Velvet and Jersey Dresses in spruce, rust, wine, brown and black, Were $13.95 to $29.75. Now..$7.75 27 Daytime Dresses of wool, velvet and silk and synthetic crepe in Dblue, wine, green, rust, brown and black. Were $13.95 to