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w^r^rJF 'M a wa Sample Census Slated To Start Monday in Metropolitan Area A sample census af households In the Metropolitan area Is scheduled to start Monday to give the Census Bureau the first statistical indica tion of population, employment, housing and consumer income since ’l94Q With a scientifically selected cross-section of about 3,200 families slated to be queried, the spot-check constitutes the nearest thing to a regular census since 1940 and will provide interim data for the de cennial check in 1950. Director J. C. Capt of the Census Bureau said the Washington metro politan area, with a current esti mated population of more than 900,000, is one of 35 large urban areas in which current information will be collected. Information at Low Lost. The Information will indicate the changes which have occurred in the size and composition of population during the war and reconversion periods. The cross-section sampling is said to provide accurate infor mation quickly and at a fraction of the cost of taking a complete cen sus. Residents who open their doors to the interviewers are assured all information given will be held in strict confidence, the bureau said. All interviewers will carry proper credentials which they will present to householders. The bureau said information concerning individual persons or households is never made available. Only statistical totals are published in presenting the in formation for the use of business, civic or other groups Interested in such data. The survey will be completed on or before May 8, according to Harvey Mitchell, district supervisor of the Type* »f Data Sought. It will provide the following types of Information for the country as a whole and for broad geographic regions: Distribution of the population by such characteristics as age, sex, race and marital status: extent of migration Into and out of broad geo graphic regions since 1940; number and characteristics of veterans; number of students attending ele mentary and secondary schools for the Nation as a whole; number of Camilles of different sizes and types; number of employed and unem ployed persons by sex and age and the employment status of veterans; ind number of persons employed in various occupations, and the dis tribution of employed persons ac cording to the number of hours worked during the survey week Also length of time unemployed persons have been looking for work; distribution of individuals and fam ilies by income received during 1946; number of persons of work mg age ut wcu wiiu utiwivi employed or unemployed by sex and age and subdivided into those en gaged in home housework, attending school or other activities; the num ber and characteristics of dwelling units; type of plumbing, heating and cooking facilities and the gen eral condition of existing dwelling units; number of tenant-occupied dwelling units at various rental levels; type of housing facilities cur rently occupied by veterans and their families, and the extent of doubling up of families. Edgar S. Bayol Elected Edgar S. Bayol, 305 West Masonic avenue, Alexandria, former promo tion manager of The Star, has been elected vice president of the Na tional Newspaper Promotion Associ ation at the group’s annual conven tion in Chicago. Mr. Bayed now is editorial promotion manager of the New Yc"-1' World-Telegram. Switzerland has abolished price controls for wines. LOANS on DIAMONDS, WATCHES, JEW ELRY and otkar official of volua. Kat. 1806 LOUIS ABRAHAMS 1225 Rhode lilond Ava. N.E. WArfiald 3498 "deliverTa punch-line for QUAKER PUFFER WHEAT SPARWES "Even better than Punt Jt Wheat Shot from Cunt" I StaAAmquv1 _ __ l 'MY FAVORITE BRUNETTE I A faramount Picture ^ ! gBSBKBSMBS^ .1 i /1r * , L " . iTTmTITTi Regulor $1.50 Volue! GENUINE STERLING COASTERS Exquisitely designed gadroon border. Splendid gift for the Spring bride. ONE DAY ONLY! y 99C EACH ' TAX INC. lorn, Mo Phont or Mail Ordert . ® ji *y®jfjvfyA js & 1 "' ■ 1 "■ "i=* ■-s ♦ r The Principal Issue » • in the Telephone Strike Is Wages 1. Here's What Our Employees Get Now For Five-Day Week Basic Starting Wages Maximum (In Training) Basic Wages Operators-$29 $44 Stenographers_ 29 49 Installer-Repairmen_31 72 Central Office Repairmen and Cable Splicers_31 76 (In many cases, the above wages are increased by overtime, holiday or Sunday work, night work, etc.) 2. Here's What the Unions Want Increases and other adjustments in wages rang ing from $12 to $31 per week. 3. Here's What All of the Unions* Demands Would Cost An annual increase of $10,341,000 in the cost of furnishing telephone service In Washington. This, .is three times as much as the Company’s total earnings last year. It is equal to an average of $5.08 per month for each subscriber we serve—or $2.23 more per telephone every month 1 4. Here's What We Have Offered We have offered to renew our liberal contracts with the Unions. All favorable practices, includ ing seniority and wage progression increases, would be continued. THIS OFFER STILL STANDS. We have offered to arbitrate the basic wage rates. THIS OFFER STILL STANDS. We believe our wages are fair and are willing to subject them to this test. The acceptance of either proposal would have averted this strike and even now would stop it immediately. . i • \ I There is no justification for a Telephone Strike / Wage adjustments in the last six years represent a 55% increase in basic wages for employees represented by the Union. Their wages are well in line with what other businesses in this com munity pay for work requiring similar skill and training. The Unions’ demands are not justified. To meet them would mean that their members would receive substantially higher wages than other people are paid for comparable jobs. This is not fair to the community which pays the bills. If the Unions do not agree that telephone wages are good, the question can easily be settled by an impartial board of arbitrators, as we have offered. , , * /■ s During the strike, most local calls will be handled as usual. We will do our best to handle as many Long Distance calls as passible. * The Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone Company * / / i/ ///fill . . Whether you are Pilot or Passenger... ////ft /./ . _L_1_ 4 1' / jf J W J f # I f f Jy Jmff M # / J # 'A y # # * W k I Ay | / / / / / Plying Comfort-— / / ' / Peace of Mind! a Cost is low ... because Flying Is Safe! 1 Passenger Air Travel (Domestic' Scheduled Air Lines)-ZZZZZ $8.50 Passenger Air Travel (World-wide Scheduled Air Lines)- $12 00 Passenger Air Travel (Non-Scheduled Charter U. S. Only)_____ $30.00 Pilots (Student, Private or Commercial)-$5.00 per $1,000.00 * All premium quotations based on Annual Coverage. All Agencies below can supply additional information—or will be glad to help you in the solution of any Aviation Insurance problem!! . ' [ ? j ' I jj 1 P : ★ WASH I NGTON, D. C. ★ ___ . ADKINS & AINLEY, INC. Barr Building 910 17th St. N.W. Exec u tire 0800 A. H. BAKER COMPANY, INC. 710 14th St. N.W. National 4995 BERKSHIRE ASSOCIATES 1510 H St. N.W. Republic 6470 _ i THOMAS J. FISHER & CO., INC. 738 15th St. N.W. 1 District 6830 PAGE HUFTY, INC. 1001 15th St. N.W. National 0371 ADGATE A. LIPSCOMB AND SON, INC. Investment Bldg. Republic 3515 LEWIS A. PAYNE & CO. Investment Bldg. Republic 4900 QUINN & WISE Room 221 1010 Vermont Ave. N.W. Republic 2535 SHIVERS INSURANCE AGENCY 1010 Vermont Ave. N.W. District 1100 ELLETT fir SHORT, INC. 1508 H St. N.W. National 2660 EQUITABLE INSURANCE AGENCY Munsey Building Met. 0454 Nat. 8080 The McLaughlin co. 1417 K St. N.W. Metropolitan 2670 W. L. JACK NELSON 420 Shoreham Bldg. 1 Executive 0131 YOUNG and SIMON WOODWARD BLDG. District 5180 WOLF & COHEN, INC. (Established 1878) 317 Homer Building i . National 7777 A Alexandria, Va. A' Arlington, Va., A Takoma Park, Md. A CORBETT INSURANCE AGENCY 910 King St. Alexandria 4731 j 1 - RALPH R. SWOPE A CO. 1137 Ho. Highland Si Oxford 2300 Chestnut 2773 .... "r — LAMPSON & COMPANY Citizens Bank Bldg. Shepherd 2213