Evening Star Newspaper, May 27, 1937, Page 17

RULING ONU. 5. AID ASKED BY UTILITES Power Interests Take Fight on Grants for Public Plants to Supreme Court. B the Associated Press. Utility interests asked the Supreme Court today to rule on constitutional- ity of Federal grants and loans for construction of publicly-owned power plants. The question is one of several which President Roosevelt cited as undecided in explaining why he still wanted Congress to enact his judiciary reor- ganization bill. Government counsel were expected to file a brlef opposing the utilities’ Tequest late this afternoon or early tomorrow. They hastened their re- ply in the hope the court will make up its mind at the regular conference Saturday and announce its decision on Tuesday—the last day of the term. Clark Foreman, director of the P. W. A. power division, said a denial of the request would, in effect, nul- lity injunctions against 40 municipal power projects for which more than $50,000,000 has been allotted. ‘The issue reached the highest court on appeal from the refusal of the United States Court of Appeals here to enjoin P. W. A. from financing pub- lie plants in Alabama and Iowa. ‘The Alabama Power Co. and the Towa City Light & Power Co. con- tended creation of P. W. A. repre- sented unconstitutional delegation of power to the Executive, that the contested grants were not justified by the general welfare clause, and that Btates rights were violated. Justice Cardozo’s decisions on the security act were quoted in a brief by Newton D. Baker and other utility lawyers. 1 “While the court has upheld that | expenditures to relieve unemployment are for the general welfare,” they said, “it has also stated that ‘the line must still be drawn between one wel- fare and another, between the par- ticular and the general.’” May Be Heard in Fall. ‘The lawyers argued that the court should decide “whether an expenditure for an object admittedly local and particular can become general be- cause of possible remote or collateral effects not supported by administra- tive findings of fact.” If the court should grant a review, the case would be argued next Fall, Meanwhile, injunctions against simi- lar projects would stand in force. ‘The Government will deny that P. W. A. power grants violate the Con- stitution. Principal reliance, however, will be placed on the lower cour ruling that even if this were so th utilities have np legal right to an in- | Junction. The thing which affects their in- terests, the lower court said, is the contemplated competition by a public plant, and that is lawful, FUNERAL TO BE H‘ELD FOR JAMES P. STEEDLEY Retired Naval Lieutenant Will Be Buried in Arlington Cemetery This Afternoon. Puneral services for James Perry Steedley, 58, retired naval lieutenant (Junior grade), who died suddenly yes- | terday, were to be held this afternoon | with full military honors at Arlington National Cemetery. Lieut. Steedley died at the Plaza| Apartments, 2210 Pennsylvania ave- nue, where he had resided for about & year. | A native of Cope, S. C., he joined the Navy in 1902 and became a lieu- | tenant during the World War. He re- tired in 1922. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. J. C. Holbrook, Roanoke, Va.; two sisters, Mrs. W. I. MacBeth, Savannah, Ga., | and Mrs. Elizabeth Bessinger, Orange- | burg, S. C., and two brothers, G. H. Whisenhunt and J. E. Whisenhunt, also of Orangeburg. Ahy be « STAY-AT-HOME?| Ge places and see things! Break om habit. Make up a parly y of sightsesing. Enjey ene heliday outings ot low fares. SATURDAY, MAY 29 PITTSBURGH $550 rt — Braddock Round Trip $4.50 Connellisville SUNDAY, MAY 30 Treat the Family... Show them ONLY NEW YORK ‘375 AThousand Thrilling ars open for eccupancy Union Soturda RETURNING to Washington—leave New York, Waest 23rd 51, 545 p. m,, Liberty St. 610 p.m, o midnight same day. Passengers returning 1o Silver Spy 23rd St. 5:30 p. m., y St CUMBERLAND $3.00 " Martinsburg $2.00 — Harper's Fen Lv. oton 8:35 o. m.; Silver S ©. m. Sunday, May 30. Returi Two-Day Outing to ATLANTIC CITY *500 “The World's Ployground” go.nd Trip Lecve1:00 a.m.and 6:30 a.m. Sunday, May 30- Asrive Atlantic City 6:30 o. ind 11:35 a. m. Return, leave 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Mon., May 31 as0 ont-oav umir $375 Sun., May 30 & Mon., May 31 Rovnd Trip 6:30 ither da 6130 p.im. some da MONDAY, MAY 31 Spend the Holidey in PHILADELPHIA $3.00 Wilminglen $2.75 $1.25 Round Trip Saturdeys and Sundays $1.50 Round Trip Daily—Goodfor3 Days (STANDARD TIME SHOWN) any 88 O Ticket Agent 3300, Netionsl 7370 BALTIMORE &OHIO RR. FUNERAL RITES TODAY FOR W. H. KENDRICK, 55 Services in W. Va. for Founder of National 4-H Club Move- ment. Funeral services were to be held to- day at Jacksons Mill, W. Va, for William H. Kendrick, 55, founder of the National 4-H Club movement. and father of James Garrison Kendrick, 1819 G street. Mr. Kendrick died yesterday at Jacksons Mill, where he had been di- rector of the 4-H Camp since 1921. ‘The camp there was the first of its kind in the. Nation. Besides his son, Mr. Kendrick is survived by his widow, the former Olive Garrison of Morgantown, W. Va., and two daughters, Mrs. Martha John- " THE EVENING STAR, WASHINGTO: USTBOHL A BGGES N YEARS 5,000 Square Miles Soaked by Five-Year Record Fall. Crop Hopes Scar. By the Associated Press. AMARILLO, Tex, May 27.—The “dust bowl’s” biggest rain in five years elated farmers today in a 5,000-square- mile area. Downpours, attaining cloudburst proportions in some parts, dropped through Oklahoma's Panhandle and into the Texas plains. Dalhart, Tex., reported the heaviest fall. v Crop prospects soared in a region out of which great duststorms have risen in recent years because of a lack of moisture. Rains of an inch and a half or better were reported from Etter, Tex., and Boise City, Guy- mon, Texhoma and Mallett, in Okla- homa, and Texline and Rehm, in Texas. The fine wheat sector of the Texas Panhandle was expected to benefit greatly. Corn also will flourish in that section, observers predicted. The precipitation extended into New Mexico, Tucumcari reporting light showers. Liberal, Kans.,, had & heavy rain. Lamar, at the edge of the Tolorado dust area, had less good news to re- ~D. C, THURSDAY, MAY 27, 1937 \D. C. DENTIST’S WIFE IS SHOT IN TEMPLE Mrs. Clara McClenahan, 50, Is in Serious Condition at Hospital. Mrs. Clara McClenahan, 50, wife of Dr. James T. McClenahan, 2726 Con- necticut avenue, was reported in a serious condition at Emergeacy Hos- pital today from a bullet wourd in the right temple. Hospital attaches said she would not give any informa- tion about how the wound was in- flicted. Dr. McClenahan, a dentist, told po- lice he found his wife lying on a bed in their apartment, crying that she could not see, when he returned from ment. They discovered the head wound and & .25-caliber automatic pistol lying beside Mrs. McClenshan on the bed, with one of its six cartridges exploded. Hospital attaches said Mrs. McClen- ahan was conscious but uncommunica-~ tive when she was admitted to the hospital at 9 p.m. She spent a restless night and was reported in a semi- conscious condition this morning. She was examined by Dr. John Shugrue, brain specialist. Friends said that Mrs. McClenahan had been in {Il health for more than two years, « 0.52 RKVTAT\ON « N son, Sterling, Ill, and Miss Olivia Kendrick, & student at West Virginia | night. University. Tots’> Embroidered Sun Suits Good sturdy cambric, in pink, blue, white P and maize. Cute pockets. Sizes 1, 2 and 3.—Infants’—Main Floor. Regular $1.19 Diapers, 12 for “My Baby's” Brand. Soft, non-irritating ¢ kind. Hemmed, ready for wuse. Size 27x27.—Infants'—Main Floor, Children’s 10¢ Terry Bibs Fine large bibs, in white with pink or blue trim. Py Size 10x11 inches. Specially priced. —Infants'— Main Floor. Women’s Smart New Handbags You'll find your favorite among this as- Py sortment of Summer bags. Patents and Women’s Regular 39¢ Gloves leather grains.—Handbags—Main Floor. Bemberg and Rayon Slip-on Gloves, in ¢ white, gray, beige, navy and brown. Sizes 6 to 8.—Gloves—Main Floor. mhtgwigypi zw;;’ 17'?: cfhaa& $ * LW, cot tops. French heel: forced; new shades. Hoslery— DY, : S Misses & Child’s Anklets, 3 Prs. Novelty weave, with snug-fitting elastic cuffs. Reinforced heels and toes. Sizes 6 to 10.—Hosiery—Main Floor. 46° Women’s Batiste Gowns & Pajamas Fine sheer quality, in an assortment of e dainty patterns. 2-pc. pajamas, bias cut gowns. Regular sizes. Lingerie—Main Floor Regular 59¢ Woven Seersucker Full 36 inches wide, in a large variety of e new stripes and plaids. For women's and children’s wear. Yard Goods—Main Floor. Regular 12l5¢ Towels Medium-weight Turkish towels. Size 18x36 Py inches. White with fast-color borders.—Linens —Main Floor. $1.06 Fleece-Back Cloths Size 54x54 inches, printed and embossed ¢ designs. White and assorted colors. Wil not crease.—Linens—Main Floor. 19¢ All-Linen Napkins Various sizes and qualities, fringed edges. A manufacturer’s closeout. Limited quan- l“c tity—Linens—Main Floor. 59¢ and 69¢ Summer Pillows Filled with 100% pure kapok, covered with chintz or cretonne, floral and striped de- 42c signs.—Notions—Main Floor. 84x105 Cotton Spreads, Reg. 2.49 Heavy-weight, all-over jacquard designs, scal- 98 loped edges. Rose, blue, green, gold or orchid. ® —Bedwear—Main Floor. Men’s Summer Suit Sale Two-pc. 100% All-Wool Flannels, 100% Pure 50 ‘Worsted Tropicals. 100% All-Wool Summer 3 Crash. No charge for alterations. Men's Clething—Main Floor. SEARS, ROEBUCK AND CO. rain in amounts up to 2.64 inches last | port. A strip 50 miles wide east and west extended from Southern Kansas | reported blowing badly. 3 po». A brief shower fell Tuesday, Men’s Reg. 29¢ Wash Ties Smart. cool-looking ties for Summer. Pre- ¢ shrunk linings. Fine selection of colors and fabrics.—Men's Furnishings—Main Floor. Men’s Smart, Cool Polo Shirts Mesh knits, tuckstitch, celanese and cotton, ¢ [ Laced front, 1, 3 and 4 buttons. Stripes, —Men" i A plaids—Men’s Furnishings—Main Floor. 3 Jor SL65 Men’s Dress Shirts 29° Men’s Reg. 13c Dress Socks Rayon plaited over cotton, deep-ribbed cuffs. ¢ Reinforced for longer wear. All sizes—Men's Furnishings—Main Floor. Men’s Sanforized Wash Pants —Popular slack model, with § pockets, side buckle sl Solid white and blue broadcloth, percales. Boft collar attached (3 for 1.70.) also fancy Sizes 14 to 17. Men’s Furnishings—Main Floor. strap and 21-inch cuff bottoms. Sizes 30 to 44 waist. Men’s Clothing—Main Floor, % . ' Wemen’s - $1.39 Cordie Oxfords White mesh fabrics,* hand-turned legther soles; also eyelet cloth shoes; s m keep clean; 4 to 8.--Shoes Boys’ and Men's Tennis Shoes Brown canvas uppers, 5 9c Sizes 1 to 6 and 61; to 10. fortable for Summer. Child’s Play Oxfords White, dull or patent leathers, compo or 88c leather soles. Sizes 8!, to 2. Sturdy, long wearing. Shoes—Main Floor. Men’s Ventilated Oxfords $1.49 value! Brown oxford, grain leather in- 1.09 sole, compo-finish outsole. Sizes 6 to 11. Shoes—Main Floor. $34.95 0Oil Range, for only Steel construction, oven size 14x18x12, glant burners, oven heat indicator, $3 delivers. Stoves—Basement. tire-tread soles. Cool and com- Shoes—Main Floor. Insulated Table Top Gas Range ‘With oven heat control, full-sized oven, automatic lighting, slide-out :} 8-88* broiler. $4 delivers! Stoves—Basement & brief visit to a drug store last night. but to the south and east ‘dust was| He called for help and Lewis 8. Price | responded from a neighboring apart- - stes] Blades. Precision type ball bearings, — Hardware * SOAP snd OINTMENT $1.39 Value Bird Bath Hard burnt pottery, light natural tan; stands 23 inches high. Attractive for lawns. On the Terrace. 32x80 Pine Sereen Doors 8-Qt. Sprinkling Can Sturdy, hot-dipped galvanized guaranteed leakproof. 49"* Hardware—Basement. 3-Arm Sprinkler Distributes water evenly over large 65c* area; brass head and 3 arms. Strong and dependable. Hardware—Basement. 6-Ft. Painted Fan Trellis 6a° 16-in. Lawn Mower Solid rubber tires on 10-inch wheels. 5 crucible ‘w Mortise and tenon joints, mitred mould- ing. 2%-inch stiles, 14-mesh galvanized screen wire. Hardware—Basement. iron; Strong handles. Of long-wearing cypress, reinforced, will not split when spread for vines. Painted Wwhite. On the Terrace. 70c¢ Value Rose Bushes, 3 for Fresh stock preplanted vigorooted rose bushes, s choice of 21 popular varities. (Each 39c) On the Terrace. 50-Ft. Nile Garden Hose Guaranteed 2 years! S5 inch sise. Walls reinforced. Complete with brass coupl- 2'19* ings. Hardware—Basement. Regular 39¢ Grass Shears Forged and hardened tool steel; 51, c* inch blades. Strong and dependable. Easy to use. Hardware—Basement, 8c Sturdy Garden Tools Large trowel, transplanting trowel, cultivator [ * and digging fork. Rust resisting. Each Hardware—Basement. Cross Country Motor 0il 10 qts. 44 P lus 10c Taz 100% pure Pennsylvania oll, lasts longer, does not boil away; resists sludge forming. Base- ment and Parking Lot. Silvertone Auto Radio Battleship construction. tone control. non- .88 * glare dial. automatic volume control. etc. Radios—Second Floor and Basement. Coil Spring Seat Glider - B de 3 bl ith s glider S et ol el 12-9-) striped fabric. Furniture—Second Floor. $29 Value Bunk or Twin Beds Choice of walnut or maple finish. Price .9 5 includes two 39-inch beds and ladder.— Furniture—Second Floor. 1.49 Inlaid Linoleum Marbleized patterns in tan, green, red or black and white; also blue and White tile; 6 ft. wide. Floor Coverings—Second Floor AT 15th & H STS. = Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! 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