Evening Star Newspaper, May 17, 1937, Page 4

A4 53 000D Q00BIL FORW.P.A.ASKED Representatives Back Plea ‘of Women’s Brigade for : Bigger Fund. ;Amid the cheers of a brigade of women representing thousands of {gmilies that depend on W. P. A. wages for a living, a group of liberal Representatives today pledged their sypport to expansion of the relief SRP women's brigade,” organized by the Workers’ Alliance of America, met with the legislators in a quiet demonstration staged on the east steps of the Capitol in support of a bill cglling for $3,000,000,000 relief funds during the next fiscal year to pro- vide W. P. A. jobs for 3,000,000 per- 80ns at wages 20 per cent higher than the current levels. s “Representative Allen, Democrat, of Pennsylvania, told the women he favors adequate appropriations “to gjve every one ample opportunity to earn a living.” Referring to the cur- T¢nt congressional economy drive, he agded: “Economy should never be realized ab the expense of the unemployed.” ¢ Others Support Request. ‘Representative Caroline O'Day, Democrat, of New York praised the brigade “for having the courage to edme here and place your demands before Congress.” Twelve Eastern States were represented in the dele- gation. Other expressions of support came ffom Representatives O'Connor, Dem- ctrat, of Montana; Hildebrandt, Dem- ocrat, of South Dakota; Teigan, Farmer-Laborite, of Minnesota; Ber- nard, Farmer-Laborite, of Minnesota; Magnuson, Democrat, of Washington, and Massingale, Democrat, of Okla- homa. Magnuson declared he would “do my damndest to make other members of Congress think as we do on this guestion of work relief.” Mass Meeting Set. Later today the women planned to visit their Representatives personally and sit in the House gallery “as mute reminders of their needs,” according to leaders of the brigade. They plan to carry on the campaign until the mat- ter is settled by Congress. ‘The administration bill for $1,500,= 000,000 for work relief is scheduled for House action this week. The $3,000,- 000,000 bill which the women hope to see passed was introduced in the House by Representative Boileau, Pro- gressive, of Wisconsin. The women's delegation was led by Herbert Benjamin, organizational sec- ratary for the Workers’' Alliance, and Ray Cooke, national secretary of the organization. They said a mass meet- ing will be held Friday night at the Typographical Union Building. Hartman (Continued From First Page.) Attorney Bowie quoted the husband &8 saying he left for Pennsylvania Saturday afternoon after a quarrel with his wife. Hartman returned home last night, tut police did not learn of his pres- ence until he appeared here. The dead woman, mother of two children, was found early yesterday afternoon in the woods a quarter mile from her home, near the Defense Highway. Beside her was a .22-caliber rifle. She had been shot through the tem- ple, her eyes were bruised and her nose broken. Investigators were divided on their theories this morning. Lutz called the case “very suspicious” and cited the gun's location, more than a foot from the body, as “indicative of other than suicide.” Also favoring the murder theory was Prince Georges Policeman William Gray, who was called to the scene after the victim's 10-year-old son, Billy, found his mother’s body. Bowie, pointing out that the investi- gation is still in the formative stage, declared “it looks like suicide.” An autopsy was performed late yes- terday by Dr. Aaron Dietz, Hyattsville, who said his findings would not be complete until powder burns on the body had been analyzed today. Inquest Is Set. "Lutz, announcing an inquest had been set for May 25 at 8 p.m., re- Zferred to a piece of hair, found an the gun butt, as indicating the woman might have been struck by the weapon. He also cited the bruises on her face, while Bowie said these might have been caused by the rifie's concussion. According to Officer Gray, young Biily told several conflicting stories yesterday. Gray quoted neighbors as saying that Hartman had left yester- day morning on a motoring trip through Pennsylvania. The husband could not be questioned today before Bowie and Lutz took him into con- ference. The tragedy became known when Billy and his 2-year-old sister Phoebe went to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lake, half a mile from the Hart- man residence. The boy told of find- ing the body and police were sum- moned. “ Sergt. Ralph Brown of the county police examined the rifle last night for fingerprints. He said this morn- ipg he planned to compare marks from the weapon with prints of Mrs. Hartman and other members of the family. . Judiciary - (Continued From First Page.) Legan and others of various amend- ments and substitutes. «The committee still stood 10 to 8, or possibly 11 to 7, against the Presi- dént’s program to increase the Supreme Cpurt by a maximum of six new jus- “,Senator McGill of Kansas, it has been reported, would line up against the addition of six new judges. He declined to commit himself, however, when asked about his stand on this proposition. He pointed out that if compromise amendments were adopted by the committee there might never be a vote in the committee on the original bill as it relates to the Su- Hreme Court. *Chairman Ashurst insisted again that he was against any compromise, ;n*: that “half a loaf” would not do SSenator Neely of West Virginia and several other members of the com- Tittee, both supporters of the Presi- ¢ent’s plan and opponents, joined Ashurst in declaring there would be 1d compromise. The impression pre- vailed that Senator Logau's effort & compromise would fail and that bill would be reported adversely by the committee. WSenator Logan seid that he would \ Mrs. Roosevelt three lusty swings before today at Washington Airport. THE EVENING STAR, Christens Plane With Stubborn Bottle Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and Capt. Edward V. Ricken- backer hold aloft in tn‘umgh a champagne bottle which defled reaking in a christening ceremony —Star Staff Photo. refused to break until after a lusty third swing—and then splattered the airplane, the christening party and the crowd with prodigal impartiality—Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt today inaugurated the world’s most frequent air transport service, between Washington and New York. “I always dread these things because the bottles fail to break when you want them to,” Mrs. Roosevelt mur- mured before the ceremony as she peered into the depth of a hotel laundry bag in which the bunting- swathed bottles were carried to Wash- ington Airport. Apprehensions Justified. Her apprehensions were justified. Accompanied by Capt. Edward V. Rickenbacker, general manager of Eastern Air Lines, who flew here from New York for the ceremony, Mrs. Roosevelt climbed to the christening platform in the doorway of one of the big 21-passenger Douglas trans- ports E, A. L. will use in the service. A stiff breeze whipped her skirts and the streamers on the bottles. She stepped into the cabin and Ricken- backer pointed out to her a sharp corner of the doorway on which to break the bottle. “I wish all women had your enthu- siasm for flying and trust in avia- tion,” Rickenbacker said. “We regard you as the patron saint of aeronau- tics.” Mrs. Roosevelt replied that she was happy to inaugurate the flagship of the fleet to be used in maintaining a schedule of 20 round-trip daily flights VERCOMING the obstinacy of O a champagne bottle which between Washington and New York. Eyeing the bottle apprehensively, she swung it sharply against the edge of the door. The sound echoed over the fleld. She swung it more sharply. There was quite a large sound. Mrs. Roosevelt stepped back, the light of battle in her eye, and swung the bottle full-arm. There was a crash and an aromatic foam liberally sprinkled the anxious Rickenbacker, photographers and reporters, and even whipped back into the crow The spectators sniffed the foam with appreciation; it appeared to be good champagne. Reporters and photog- raphers watched a second “spare” bot- tle thirstily, but it was destined for a “retake” of the ceremony for the bene- fit of the movie cameramen. Swings Second Bottle. Taking no chances, the powerful Rickenbacker helped Mrs. Roosevelt swing the second bottle. It went off with a roar and Rickenbacker took his second champaegne shower. This time Mrs. Roosevelt got her share over her blue skirt. Corporation Counsel Elwood H. | Seal, representing the District gov- ernment at the ceremony, took refuge behind a large photographer and was able to go back to work without a dry cleaning. Rickenbacker flew back to New York. Under the new schedule, there will be a plane “every hour on the hour” from 8 am. to midnight between Washington and New York, with “snack-bar” service on all planes, in addition to the present seven round- tfl{ flights daily between Washington, Migmi, Atlanta, New Orleans and Houston. President’s bill in its original form and then take up amendments. This procedure, ‘however, other members of the committee, among them Senator McGill. It would take unanimous consent to adopt that procedure and & single objection would make it impossible. It is ex- pected, therefore, that the commit- tee will vote first on amendments and substitutes for the bill. While Chairman Ashurst hopes to complete the voting at tomorrow's meeting, other members of the com- mittee, including Senator McGill, ex= pressed the opinion that a final vote may not be taken by the committee until Wednesday. The determination to work out some kind of a compromise seemed to have gained momentum over the week end. Senator Logan said that he would offer amendments to the McCarran substitute; for example, that ome ad- ditional justice of the Supreme Court should be appointed for each justice ‘who has reached 75 years of age. An- other amendment would limit the ap- pointment of these additional fudges to one a year and that the appoint- ment of the additional judge should not begin until 1939. The Kentucky Senator has prepared a substitute of his >wn for the Su- preme Court provision of the bill. His substitute proposes a permanent oourt of nine justices, with a provision that the number may be temporarily in- creased by the appointment of an additional justice for each member who has reached the age of 75 and failed to retire, Senator Logan's proposal differs from that of the President in that it provides for a permanent court of nine whereas the President’s plan ask the committee to vote first on the | is opposed by ! provides for a permanent court of 15. If all the justices of the Supreme Court reach the age of 75 and fail to Tetire, under the Logan plan the mem- bership of the court would be tempo- rarily increased to 18. Senator Logan said, however, it was inconceivable that such a situation could ever arise. EX-U. S. CLERK DIES Doc Hill Hart, Colorful Figure in Texas District, Expires. AUSTIN, Tex, May 17 (#)—A colorful career, including 80 years as United States clerk for the western district of Texas, was at an end today for Doc Hill Hart: The 70-year-old Tennesseean who once covered his circuit by stage coach died last night after a long illness. He was appointed in 1887 and was known as the oldest Federal clerk in point of service in the country. A native of Callatin, Tenn., he came to Texas in early manhood. Surviving are his widow, three sons, and a sister, Mrs. Florrie Cantrell of Callatin. Sweeten it with Domino Refined in IS A. for baking ginger- bread apples beans ham , ITALIAN | CHICKEN Here’s How to Make it R & R Boned Chicken (12 ox: tin) 1 cup tomato sowp 1 onion, sliced thia 2 cups cooked noodles Bresd crumbs, butter, chesse Arvange half the cooked meodles in bettem of buttered mk.wcfidu,dxh‘dofin,flum woodles, Cover with tomate soup, top with buttered crumbs and a sprinkling of grated cheese. Bake in moderate oven 30 minxtes. SERVE IT PLAIN SERVE IT FANCY T m— LARDSON & ROBg,, FT CTRONED L M % OHicKE HOUSEWIVES LOSE HOUR FIGHT ALLY Mrs. Roosevelt Says 8 Hours on Rigid Schedule Is Im- practicable. Housewives who have been quoting & radio address by Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt in demands to their hus- bands for an eight-hour day and sal- aries will have to withdraw her sup- port on the first point of their pro- gram, Mrs. Roosevelt revealed today at her press conference. Defending her ples for a regular personal allowance to be set aside for the wife as a fair compensation for her part in managing the home, the President's wife agre:d that it was impractical for wives to put them- selves on a rigid eight-ho: - achedule. The misunderstanding might have arisen from her remark that domes- tic servants often work excessive hours, she said, pointing out that to give servants sufficient periods of free- dom is merely a question of adjusting and planning the day. White House servants, she said, are under civil service and are on a staggered sched- ule which allows them to work in three shifts. Overtime during the busy season is compensated for by time off later, and when the President is away their schedule is very light, she pointed out. The woman who works outside her home to give her children the benefits of her salary certainly needs an eight- hour day in order to give her family some companionship at home, Mrs. Roosevelt continued. As for wives' salaries, she suggested that they should necessarily be de- termined by the family income. She also discouraged the plan whereby wives are expected to take their own personal funds out of an allowance for the house, as not very fai Regarding proposed daylight-saving time for the District of Columbia, Mrs. Roosevelt remarked that the plan seems to work satisfactorily for New Yorkers living out of the city and that if places are close together a uniform schedule would be ‘“nice.” 8o little of her Summer is spent in ‘Washington, however, that she did not care to say how it would effect people here. She did not believe that a change in schedule would materially effect the duties of & housewife and mother. Mrs. Roosevelt also denied reports that she recently consulted a fortune teller, which have resuited in an ava- lanche of mail on the subject. Im- Pressions of the hands of many in the family recently were made for a character analysis, she said, however, and these have been turned over to the Library of Congress. She was un- familiar with their contents. Arriving at her press conference still a little perfumed by the champagne she smashed during the christening of an air carrier today, Mrs. Roosevelt outlined a busy week which includes a visit at 2 p.m. tomorrow to the Weight- man School, for participation Wednes- day in the opening of a telephone service at the State Department be- tween the United States and China. WASHINGTON, D. C, MONDAY, MERGER OF POWER AGENCIES S URGED Brookings Report Also Ad- vises Changes in Budget Bureau. f BY WILL P. KENNEDY. Consolidation of four major agen- cles of the Government concerned with Federal power activities into & new Federal power administration, en- largement of the Budget Bureau's jurisdiction over comtrol functions of public supply and property, and giving operating functions to & supply serv- ice removed from departmental con- trol, are recommended in two addi- tional chapters of the Brookings In- stitution’s report to the Senate Re- organization Committee, headed by Senator Byrd of Virginis. Substan- tial budgetary savings are promised, with relatively - greater savings through increased efficiency and serv- ice to the public. This makes seven chapters of the report which the Brookings Institu- tion is making to the Senate Select Committee to Investigate Executive Agencies, with at least 10 more chap- ters still to come. The Senate com- mittee, of which Senator Byrd is chairman, entered into a contract with the Brookings Institution to make a fact-finding survey and is distinct from the Joint Committee on Govern- ment Organization, created in the present session of Congress, which has been considering the President’s com- prehensive reorganization program drafted by the Brownlow commis- sion. The President’s reorganization bill is aimed at a Government organiza- tion giving the President absolute powers. Senator Byrd's chief aim is for cutting costs of Government with- out impairing efficiency, and he is sponsoring s series of bills making plecemeal but progressive reorganiza- tion. In making public these two new chapters of the Brookings report, Sen- ator Byrd emphasizes that “the study by the institution and action by the committee are limited to the con- fines of policies already established by Congress.” The four power agencies which the reporty says should be consoliaated into the proposed new Pederal power administration, a reorganization of the Federal Power Commission, are: The present Power Commission, the power division of the Public Works Administration, the Rural Electrifi- cation Administration and the Electric Home and Farm Authority. Security regulation and physical operation of Government-owned power plants are the two existing activities in this fleld which are not to be given to the reorganized commission. The report says: “There does not appear to be any method of saparating the functions of the Securities and Ex- change Commission and the Federal Power Commission with respect to public utility companies without im- pairing the effectiveness” of the 1937. board to pass on all matters within overlapping jurisdiction of these two agencies. Supervision Provided. On the assumption that an oper- ating agency functioning as a “yard- stick” should not be permitted to regu- Iate its own production, or determine its own rates, the Brookings Institu- tion recommends that the proposed rew Federal power administration exercise this supervision with respect to the power plant operations of such agencies as the Tennessee Valley Au- thority, the Bureau of Reclamation and the Army Engineers. The proposed new sgency also would administer, according to the Brookings recommendations, all power licenses and permits under Pederal jurisdiction issued by the Departments of Interior, Agriculture and War prior to estab- lishment of the Federal Power Com- mission. In the interests of co- ordinating research functions, it makes three recommendations: ‘(1) that the Federal Power Commission become the central agency for collection of re- ports and statistics on pawer, (2) that the Federal Power Commission serve a3 the agent of all other departments and establishments in the conduct of all research relative to power, and (3) that the Federal Trade Commission discontinue further power studies. The report recommends the abolition of the National Power Policy Commission, since with the proposed consolidation MAY 17, NO APPOINTMENT NECESSARY agencies, and recommends a joint SPECIAL 4 Lo & co-ordinating agency would not | longer be required. | Regarding min€ral resources, the | Brookings report recommends that the work of the Petroleum Conservation Division be restricted to enforcement of the Connally act and to advising the Becretary of the Interior on pe- troleum policy, and that studies look- ing to the prevention of waste be transferred to the Bureau of Mines. Written before the enactment of the new coal act, the Brookings re- port proposes that the National Bi- tuminous Coal Conservation Commis- sion be discontinued unless its regu- latory and administrative functions are restored. In any event, it is recommended that the commission’s research functions should be trans- ferred to the Bureau of Mines to eliminate overlapping. Regarding public supplies and prop- erty, the report distinguishes between the control of supplies and operation of the supply service. It recommends that control functions, budgetary in nature, should be assigned to the Bu- reau of the Budget, and that operat- ing functions be given to an inde- pendent supply service not under any departmental control. Regarding land acquisition and dis- posal, the recommendation is that such functions now exercised by the National Resources mittee and Budget Bureau. Allocation of space and quarters now divided between the National Park Service, the Procure- ment Division and the Post Office De- partment, the Brookings Institution advises, should be concentrated in the Budget Bureau. 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