Evening Star Newspaper, May 20, 1937, Page 4

A—4 x3» BILBO DIVORCE IN GOURT TODAY Mississippi Senator in Fight as to Where Case Should Be Tried. Br the Assoclated Press. POPLARVILLE, Miss, May 20.— United States Senator Theo G. Bilbo's contested suit for divorce from his ex- school teacher wife came before the State Supreme Court today for a rul- ing on where the case should be tried. The volatile Mississippian brought suit here in the District Court em- bracing Pearl River County. His “dream house"—with that legend | woven prominently in the doormat— was offered by Bilbo before Chancellor Ben Stevens as concrete evidence of his legal residence here. Mrs. Linda Bilbo, through counsel, contended her husband established residence in Jackson, Hinds County, in 1923. She argued the suit properly should have been brought in that Jurisdiction. Asserting the legal point involved was a close one, Chancellor Stevens ruled he had jurisdiction to try the | action here, then immediately granted defense counsel an appeal to the | Supreme Court for final decision, Opposing counsel have told in pre- liminary forays a long story of domestic turbulence. Senator Bilbo, a former Governor often in the limelight, charged that he had undergone “habitual, cruel and | inhuman” treatment by his estranged wife. They were married 34 years ago. Taxes (Continued From First Page.) the special House subcommittee head- ed by Representative Kennedy of | Maryland meets Tuesday to reach de- cisions. The Senate District Com- mittee and the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee probahly will be ad- vised of the program at the same time. The major clement in the new pro- gram is a proposed 2 per cent retail sales tax, by which it is expected to collect $5,000.000 in new revenues dur- ing the fiscal year beginning July 1. sales tax is offered by the Com- ioners in lieu of the proposed District income tax Embodied in the plan is a proposal | for an appropriation of $15,000 for the makmg of a survey of the entire | District tax structure, to be completed prior to the opening of the next ses- slon of Congress. The purpose of the Commissioners is to be ready by that | time to have a “permanent” new tax program ready for adoption, under which any inequities of the “emer- gency” program might be corrected. ‘The survey would deal with real estate levies as well as others. The Commissloners’ tax plan would include the following: Retail sales tax, $5.000,000; weight | tax on automobiles, $1,500,000; an in- | heritance and estate tax, $800,000, | and a 2 per cent insurance tax on net | premium assets, $200,000. All of these revenues, or $7,500,000 above present District revenues, would go into the general fund, for payment of general District Government costs. In addition to these levies, the | Commissioners will renew their pro- ' Bilbo Hires THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTON, D. C., THURSDAY, MAY 20, 1937. R — e “Every Lawyer in Town” Charging that Mrs. Linda Bilbo, whom he married in 1903, subjected him to “habitual cruel and inhuman treatment.” Senator Theo G. (the man) in the Pearl River chancery court in Poplarville, Miss. Poplarville.” his attorneys( left to right), H. Hathorn. Bilbo of Mississippi is seeking a divorce His counsel includes “every lawyer in Here the flery Senator is on the steps leading to the court room as he confers with H. Parker, J. C. Shivers, J. M. Morse, E. B. Williams and F. C. —A. P. Photo. posal for a 1-cent increase in the gasoline tax, from 2 to 3 cents a gallon, to produce an additional $1,- 100,000 in revenue, this to go into the gasoline tax fund and be spent for highway improvements. Just what would be meant by highway improve- ments, however, is dependent on ac- tion on the 1938 District budget, for the bill now contains proposals for transferring some of the expenses of the Traffic Department and all of the expense of the Department of Trees and Parkings to the gasoline tax fund. If the plans of the Commissioners are approved by Congress, therefore, it is calculated that $8.600,000 in ad- ditional revenues would be collected | during the next fiscal year. Only a rough outline of their five- point program was reieased yesterday by the Commissioners, conference of nearly three hours with their Tax Committee, headed by Dis- trict Auditor Daniel J. Donovan. The ‘“emergency” program adopted because of the short time re- maining between now and the end of the present fiscal year, Fears were voiced that unless agree- ment was reached soon on the new | tax program the Commissioners might be forced to make a heavy boost in the realty tax rate in order to prevent a deficit in the budget before the end of | the next fiscal year. Recommendations for adoption of a 2 per cent sales tax, as 8 major portion of the “emergency” program, were laid before the Commissioness by members of their Tax Committee, which in- cludes, in addition to Maj. Donovan, Corporation Counsel Elwood H. Seal, District Assessor Fred D. Allen, As- sistant Assessor H. D. Scantlin, Rich- mond B. Keech, vice chairman of the Public Utilities Commission, and As- sistant Corporation Counsel Vernon E. West. The decision was reached by Commissioners Hazen and Sultan. Commissioner Allen was not present. The sales tax bill is yet to be placed following a | was | June 30. | | | in final form. Seal said it was planned “ sonal property levy on automobiles be to exempt food and”medicines and | retained. “certain other necessities.” Whelher‘ Under the Commissioners’ weight tax clothing would be classed as a neces- | bill the levy on passenger automobiles sity was not immediately stated. weighing less than 3,500 pounds would Officials announced that the pro- | be $5. Officials say 85 per cent of the posed sales tax would be applied at | brivate passenger cars are in this the source and that there was no in- | class. Cars weimhing between 3,500 tention of making use of tokens as a |and 4,500 pounds would be assessed means of collecting the tax since such | $8, and cars weighing more than a plan involves “too much nuisance.” | 4,500 pounds would be assessed $12. Seal announced it would be necessary | On commercial vehicles the Com- for the Commissioners to adopt de- | missioners’ weight tax bill would place tailed regulations for the sales tax|a levy of $15 on vehicles weighing operation if the program is adopted | 2,000 pounds or less, $20 on cars by Congress. | weighing between 2,000 and 4,000 Seal, Keech and West set to work | pounds, $35 on vehicles from 4,000 today to draft the proposed sales tax | t0 6.000 pounds, $50 on vehicles bill. It is to be presented to the | Weighing from 6,000 to 8,000; $65 Commissioners, along with the earlier | on vehicles from 8,000 to 10,000 possible, for final official recommenda- tion to Congress from the city heads. Hazen said the Commissioners had not finally dropped the idea of business franchise tax for the District, but that this was to be laid aside for the time being, if Congress approved the proposed “emergency” program. He said it was lil the Commis- sioners would employ tax experts to draft a permanent tax program after a survey of the entire existing revenue | laws, if Congress agreed to the pro- | posal. He stated that such a survey would involve an appraisal of the present real estate tax assessments and levies. Weight Tax Submitted. The proposed weight tax on auto- mobiles already has been laid before | the House District Subcommittee, which is headed by Representative Kennedy, Democrat, of Maryland. This bill proposes lower rates than | those in the weight tax bill offered by Representative Collins of Mississippi, the chairman of the District Sobcom- mittee of the House Appropriations | Committee. The Commissioners, how= le\er. propose that the District’s per- t0 12,000 pounds, $100 on vehicles of | from 12,000 to weighing more than 16,000 Colonial Village 1830 Plymouth St. N.W. Turn left at 16th and Kalmia Rd. Open for inspection 11 AM. until dark. A modified reproduction of Pem- berton Hall. A home with a per- sonality in a beautiful setting of matured trees and shrubbery. Liwv- ing room, dining room, reception hall, lavatory, breakfast room, kitchen on main floor. 2-car garage; 4 bed rooms, 2 baths, maid’s room and separate bath on 2d floor. Gas heat and electric refrigeration. House fully insu- lated. Priced at $23,000, which is 20% under its cost 5 years ago. A well-seasoned house in perfect condition. THE WORLD AGAIN HONORS by coLoNEL Charles A. Lz:ndbergla 10 years ago today, a gallant young man » . . with a single beat of his wings . . . spanned the Atlantic . . . won undying fame, made America “air conscious” and thereby helped bring into being the world's finest network of commercial airlines. In the forefront of these is Transcontinenta! & Western Air, Inc., whose route this young man charted, whose technical adviser he be- came, and to whom he gave the name this airline proudly bears: “The Lindbergh Line.” THE LINDBERGH LINE For information and reservations: TWA Offices, 1381 National Press Bldg., Tel. National 1451; Night Tel. National 7070. Today, the same painstaking care and fore- sight which made Lindbergh's flight a success 'is the watchword of TWA. Double the required flying aids and instruments and three hours ministration by a corps of skilled mechanics for every hour in the air is the rule for TWA planes. On your next journey, fly TWA. Enjoy the comfort, luxury, and sheer pleasure that only the Lindbergh Line provides. Non-stop service New York-Chicago; overnight Coast-to-Coast. Skyclubs by day. Skysleepers by night. SHORTEST ROUTE~ OVERNIGHT COAST TO COAST elements of the program, as soon as | pounds. $75 on vehicles from 10,000 | 16,000 and $150 on | WEEKLY BORROWING CONTINUED BY U. S. Five Bill Issues of $50,000,000 Each Sold in Anticipation of September Receipts. By the Associated Press. Secretary Morgenthau reported to- day the Treasury would continue its weekly $50,000,000 borrowing at least one more week. Five bill issues in this amount have been sold in anticipation of Septem- ber tax receipts. Another offering Monday will bring the total to $300,- 000,000. Morgenthau told his press confer- ence the borrowing is on a week-to- week basis, and that decision on whether additional bills will be offered after next week would be made later, The Secretary conferred yesterday with Federal Reserve Board repre- sentatives on plans for the Treasury's regular quarterly financing in mid- | June. It is expected to total more than $500,000,000. Morgenthau said arrangements for the borrowing had not been completed. He will meet the Reserve Board spokesmen again next Tuesday. 35 MAY LOSE SEATS TOKIO, May 20 (#).—Thirty-five newly elected members of Parliament may lose their seats because of elec- | tion law violations, Figures released today showed there | were 5,208 violations during the recent elections, which returned an anti- government majority in the lower | house. Fifty-six candidates were in- volved. Fear was expressed that at least 35 would be disqualified. The Last of a Proud Line —co———————————- The picturesque, high-towered home of Mrs. George Thomas Marye, last of the famous old society houses along Connecticut avenue, is shown crumblthg under the blows of wrecking hammers. The outmoded mansion at Connecticut avenue and N street was the scene of many of Washington's gayest parties when Mr. Marye was Ambassador to the Imperial Court of Russia. The home is being razed to make way for a parking lot. Underwood & Underwood Photo. SIDNEY WESTinc 14th and G Sts. \GREY LADIES’ PARTY SET FOR SATURDAY Bridge and Fashion Show in Gardens at Walter Reed Scheduled. The Grey Ladies of the Red Cross will hold their annual public “birth- day y,” bridge party and fashion show at 2 p.m. Saturday in the formal garden at Walter Reed Hospital, Proceeds from the events will go to the Memorial Chapel Guild of the hospital and to the Army Relief Society. The bridge party. to be held in the Red Cross House, will begin at 2 p.m. The fashion show in the garden will be held at 4:30 with the cutting of | the “birthday cake” scheduled for 5 |pm. Maj. Gen. Wallace De Witt, commanding officer of the hospital, will cut the cake, assisted by Miss Mabel Boardman of the American Red Cross. Music will be furnished by the United States Army Band The Grey Ladies organization was founded by nurses at Walter Reed during the World War. The celebra- tion Saturday is commemorative of the foundin, PONTIA Sixes & Eights IMMEDIATE DELIVERY WE NEED USED CARS Flood Motor Co. Direct Factory Dealer 4221 Connecticut Ave. Clev. 8400 SPRING CLEARANCE OF REGULAR STOCK-YEAR 'ROUND WEIGHT SUITS WESTYLE and FRU HAUF Formerly 550 & 545 $65 & 360 375 & $70 395 & 385 NOW 29 34 39 48 24 64 .20 .50 .20 .50 .50 .50 Now before the season is over, here’s your chance . . . our regular stock quality tailored suits . . . action today will save you plenty « « . delay till Fall will cost you plenty . . . prices are on the way up . .. step in while they’re way down . . . prepare to make the clothing buy of your life—TODAY! ® TROPICALS EXCEPTED o EUGENE C. GOTT, President dney West, INc. 14™H & G