Muncie Post-Democrat, Muncie, Delaware County, 1 September 1933 — Page 1

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VOLUME 13—NUMBER 33.

MUNCIE, INDIANA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 1933.

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Don’t be fooled. At. the World’s, Fair, as elsewhere, not all the goodj things are free. However, most of the educational exhibus^are worthwhile and no admission charged.

Third of A Century of Progress

Take t ! '^ children to toyland. You will enjoy his part of the fair, too.

Everyone likes Ripley’s and the Mills freak shows—“Believe It Or Not.’’

After wanderin garoand in the Streets of Paris for an hour or so we 'have no desire to visa Paris, France.

The Belgian Village is £reat. You will enjoy this picturesque place. No dirty shows. Just clean shops and entertainment. Take the children.

Sally Rand isn’t the on'y rlothesles.s dancer at this b'g fair. There are dozens of them. “A foo! and bis money soon part.” Yes, we were there, too.

Don’t miss seeing the Seminole Indian Village, Darkest Africa, and the reproduced mining camp of the Fortyniners which is an exact reproduction even to the saloon with tk^ exception of whisky—plenty of beer.

It only cost a dine to see the domestic animal exhibit w r hich includes • the world’s largest cow, smallest horse, and a score of other unusual animals. Whatever be your trade, profession, business or hobby, you may find extensive lectures, literature, or displays to your full heart’s desire.

Dowm near the south entrances we went “To Hell and Back Again for a Dime.” We saw it free and promised to write nothing about the performance if we were not satisfied.

Those interested especially in the religious side of life will find instruction and suitable entertainment. The Christian Science folks have made special effort along this line. The eats and drinks are the best and are priced as reasonably as they are at a county fair. The parking problem is easy. Just drive your car up to a block or two from any of the entrances and park for twenty-four hours or less for 75c. If you don’t want ,o pay so much just park a little farther.

You needn’t try wmlking back to your car. A Gray hound bus will take you back to your gate for only 10c.

entrance

See the big fair in the evening with its gorgeous lighting effects.

Balloon rides, boat rides and airplane rides are available for those w r ho want to rest and at the same time get a general view of the fair, Lake Michigan and Chicago.

Fire Hazards Responsibility Upon Citizens Laws Will Not Be Successful Without Public Interest and

Co-operation.

HLARING AIDS—OLD AND NEW. Great progress has been made since the beginning of the present cen ‘ury in the development of efficient devices to improve the hearing of deafened persons, of whom there are 10,000,000 in the United States. Photograph shows obsolete horns and contraptions in the collection of the Dictograph Products Co., New York City. The insets show man wearing refnarkable new device, the amplified acousticon, recently perfected by the research engineers of the dictograph company. This is the most efficient hearing aid yet made. Sounds are projected through the bone of the head directly to the auditory nerves, detouring the ear's defective mechanism. Small and compact in size, the new acousticon is hardly noticeable. '

General Hugh Johnson Will Address the Nation

One Hundred and Eighteen Loud Speakers Will Cover Every Corner of World’s Fair Grounds— Millions Will Tune in on Radios.

When General Hugh Johnson, NRA administrator, speaks .at the court of the hall of science of the Chicago World’s Fair, Monday, September 4, he will be listened to directly by one of the greatest, if not the greatest crowd that ever heard a single voice. He will speak not only to the 30,000 or more that can be assembled in the court of the hall of science, but in addition to all persons op the fair grounds, through the public address system. This 8 system has 118 loudspeakers, covsring every corner on the grounds. This the largest number of loudspeakers ever hooked to a sin-

gle system.

National Broadcast. In addition to those listening on the grounds, it is expected that millions will listen to Gen. Johnson over the radio. He will have one of the greatest networks ever set up in the United States. The Columbia and’ National broadcasting . systems will provide their complete chain of stations, reach-

photographic charm. Edwin Burke, screen creator of “Bad Girl,” did similar service for this one. The supporting cast is without doubt one of the most notable ever gathered for a motion pic-, ture. It fs headed by Walter Con-' nolly and includes Harvey Ste-' phens, Margaret Lindsay, Mary McCormic, Joseph M. 'Kerrigan, Fiske O’Hara, Claire McDowell, Merle Tottenham, Roger Imhof

and Trevor Bland.

You must see “Paddy, The Next Best Thing.” It is Janet Gaynor’s and Warner Baxter’s best!

Irish Hold Sway At Rivoli Theater

Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter in “Paddy, the Next Best Thing.” An imp of a colleen, as fiery, gay and roguish a lass as has ever tossed her proud head . . . and a big, strapping fellow with a heart of gold and a twinkle in his eye! They a^e Janet Gaynor and Warner Baxter in “Paddy, The Next Best Thing,” the new Fox romance coming to the Rivoli on Sunday to remain for an engagement of three days. And what is more natural for these two than to fall in love . . . and not know it . . . simply because the girl is determined that she is going to hate the very ground he walks on. “Paddy, The Next Best Thing” brings together again the joyous stars of “Daddy Long Legs.” If

ing to practically every receiving you remember that one, you’ll

set in the United States. In addition it will be picked up direct by at least five and probably more

Chicago outlets.

The most complete possible preparations have been made for Handling the speech in the belief that it will be one of the most important ever made. General Johnson is the right-hand man to President Roosevelt in one of the most significant economic Experiments ever undertaken. He is in complete charge not only of the de-

realiez the treat that awaits you. Harry Lachman directed the production, and that fact guarantees

ENDEAVORING STRAIGHTEN TANGLED MESS

Ward Heelers Held Down Desk, Not Knowing Why. REPUBLICANS PICK TIME FOR REBUKE Administration Nails tlu Lie by Publishing Actual Figures.

The past week witnessed the Democratic state administration turn the spotlight on the subject of receipts and expenditures in state government about which the Republican state committee has been howling and the latter was taken for the ride it has had com ing to it for several months. I Perhaps a large part of the peo'd^ of Indiana do not understand just what has been going on in the state government for sixteen years, what the new Democratic administration faced and how it lies been endeavoring to unscram hie the mess. W|hen the state gov eminent became thoroughly Dem ocratized last January investiga tors found countless hoards and bureaus here, there and every where in the statehouse. Ward Vders held down desks even il they did not know why they were there. Then came the state reorganization measure which was the first step toward unscrambling It was no easy job and anyone with good judgment woulej realize that vast economies could not be effected over night with all the excitement incident to the unusual changes that were being made.

Unfair And Tricky.

So the Republican state commit tee picked that time to heap rebuke on the new administration It poured out propaganda that was not only unfair but was borr of trickery and deception. The worst of all these came during the past week when the committee sent out the report that the ex penses of state goevrnment foi the first month of the fiscal yeai beginning July 1 were $671^721 more than for July of 1932 for the same services. RLght jehere is where the administration nailed the lie for it published actual figures showing state governmental expenses in July were more than two and a quarter million of dol lars less than in July of last year. At the same time the aiministra tion proved its point of economy by showing it had distributed to the counties, cities, towns and school units over $3,000,000 in (July, this being over two milliop

most enecuve way wouki ue toidollars more than the Republican Oslerize some of the self-appointed I administration of a year ago sent tax reductionists, a majority of , back to the local units. I

whom were never known to pay their just proportion of taxes, or, for that matter, anything else.

Ford’s Workers Seek Shelter

of Union

Splacial Correspondence. Newark, N. J.—Here’s news: Employes of the Ford Motor Company are beginning to organize and without waiting for the completion of the motor code to protect their

jobs.

After several hundred of the 2,000 employes of Ford’s Edgewater plant had listened to American Federation of Labor organizers, it was announced that about 75 per cent had signed union

pledges.

Heretofore, local police would not permit unionization meetings to be held at- Edgewat'er plant.

HOW TO REDUCE.

If you want to reduce taxes the most effective way would be

Will Probably Be Disappointed In Selection, bv Council, of Latest Member of School Board—Was First to Recommend Investigation of Cemetery Board. MAYOR GIVEN NO INVITATION ‘HORNED IN' TO ‘FIND OUT' THINGS Expressed Belief That Council Did Not Have Right to Remove Members of Board, Except by Impeachment or Criminal Prosecution—What Fehmyer Said.

(By Geo. R. Dale)

If Doc Bunch would only consent to “Doc” along, with his pleasant smile, and his huge practice, he would be a lovable character whom all of us would admire and respect. But Dr. Bunch has one fault. He just can’t help it. He wants to be mayor again, I believe, regardless of his disastrous experiences in the past, while holding that office. He took an important part in the selection by the council of the latest member of the school board, and will be dis-

appointed, I believe.

It was Dr. Bunch who first recommended a council investigation of the cemetery board and then “pulled his punch” when he discovered that he would not be able to control a sufficient number of the councilmen to accomplish the

purpose he had in mind. The Staff misquoted me some, in reporting my observations at an

“investigating” session that was Veld Tuesday afternoon before the j

council meeting that was held for

ftie purpose of listening ' to wit-1

lesses who reported alleged wrong-

doings of all those connected with

Here, There, Everywhere Frank W. Lahrey.

American System of Government Is Well Exemplified

Beech Grove cemetery. Misquoted by Star.

I was quoted as saying that everything was “jake” and that the inquiry was started by “disgruntled employe? who had been discharged.” Of course I didn’ say that, as all can testify who were present, council committee, witlesses and everybody else, but it

Present U. S. Revolution Very Different From Those of

Cuban Style.

The great virtues of the American system of government—as distinct from those prevailing in a great many other powers—are nicely exemplified by the recent

Is easy for reporters to make er- j troubles in Cuba,

rors in reporting my words, which, ! We have had evolutions in

is everybody knows, are some- , . . , . ,

times hard to comprehend. j Amenca-and myrelately than is I w as not invited to the meeting, j usually realizen. We had one when to begin with. It was well on its Wilson defeated Taft and Rooseway wdien I “horneq ’ in, so toly^i^ and came to office with an speak. Of course I did a good deal [almost entirely different view r - of talking after I got in. It s a j point toward government than habit of mine. I want to know ijjose of his immediate predeceswhat everything is about I had j 50rs j iac | one j as j. November, iust learned that I was held i es- -^r^^n two irreconcilable political ponsible for the investigation. philosophies opposed each other,

clear up that particular feature ui i ^ ege revolutions w r ere obviously the event. All assured me, the very different from those of the se councilmen and the wit- Q U tj an type—no form of governnesses, that the mayor had nothing ment is se a , menab i e a s ours to to do with it. God knmvs that if 11 ,

had instituted the proceedings I

would not have concealed my con-,. „ ,, „ ,, nection with it and would not have , . • .. p

There are great tragedies of fire The fact is that 80 per cent or

a°M cT,',:ri a >ls. but the pnnc.p.e o, th,. ex-

are

easily be prevented.

Thie problem is largely up to the individual. The community can pass good building codes and enforce inspections of property—but these will be successful to only a small degree -without public interest and co-operation. Fires arising from misuse of heating plants, from the cereless disposal of waste matter,

periment. His program under the National Recovery Act will have been fully launched by the time

he makes his speech.

To Outline Place of Labor. Speaking on Labor Day his nies : sage will be to labor primarily. The place of labor in the recovery program is an item that has occupied almost as much attention as

Today’s Safe Driving Hints By The National Safety Council

from Tnf er I or ~wi ring, cause damage >11 others put together. It is beto the extent of millions a yea-.I 'Vf-n that General Johnson Every one of these fires could be speech will outline the place of

labor in the administration s plan

prevented if the property owner would go -to the small trouble and expense necessary to assure safety. Make no nvstake—the prevention and quenching of fire is a matter that touches the lives and pock-etbo-oks of us all. For many years,

to recapture prosperity. Drawing a parallel from the appearance of Henry A. Wallace, Secretary of Agriculture, whose speech with other events drew a crowd of 262,000 to the Fair, Gen.

of

America has led the world in this Johnson’s speech should prove waste—an unenviable record. It greater interest. Secretary Walls time for the influence of the lace limited his speech, m first citizen to be felt. hand interest to the hog and corn Are you, Mr. Citizen, going to be farmers of the Middle West. Genin any way responsible for your eral Johnson s speech will have a next local fire tragedy? first-hand interest eveiywheie.

A Tip for Night Drivers Danger as well as annoyance is in store when it becomes necessary to stop for a puncture, blow-out, or engine trouble on the highway at night. If such a stop becomes necessary, drive off the pavement or road if the surface permits. It is up to you to prevent a rear-end collision with approaching vehicles, ever! if this demands personally signalling all approaching cars. It. is a matter of life or death to other drivers who may not understand that your car is standing still. Keep your lights on, both front and rear, and as you work with your car to repair the damage be sure to avoid obstructing head or tail lights. If it is necessary to leave the car on the roadside, be sure it is adequately lighted. This precaution will help to protect your own property and to save other motorists’ lives.

And here is how the Republicar committee worked the trick. If classified “disbursements,” includ ing the three million sent back to the units, as an expense of gov ernment, hoping that no one would catch the trick. It had to admit that expenses of the state general fund for the first seven months of the Democratic administration were $700,000 less than for the same period of last year, but it in timated that increases would bf found in the twentythree other funds. Well, the state administration howled over that inference too, by publishing the comparative disbursements for July of last year and this year and with only four exceptions the disbursements in each fufid were less this year last for that month. And those four exceptions were larger for logical reasons. So the Republican committee appears to have taken on something it did not bargain for when it began attacking the economy program of the new

state administration.

“Lil'” Arthur Keeps Mum. ILast week we remarked about the new note of harmony which

was being sounded in Democratic

circles in every county. Our oh

servation shows that this has become even more widespread in the past week. A great part of that

is due to the realization which has come to Democrats that they

have been made the victims of

Republican propaganda designed

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The first

thing

I did was to

and the new one triumphed. But

orderly and decisive change, without disturbance and without vio-

secretely called it off.

My next query was as to the legality of the transaction. I have been investigated secretely by council committees and court decisions in my favor proved that they had no authority, whatever, to do so. Judge Guthrie so decided later decisions from other courts

affirmed his decision.

My belief was expressed that the council did not have the right to remove cemetery officers, any more than they did mayors, or school board members, merely on the report of some committee. The council, I declared, may Create school boards and cemetery boards, but immediately lose their direction and control of these boards, except by impeachment proceed- ; ngs or criminal prosecutions.

Appear Voluntarily.

It was also pointed out that it takes nine members of the council to impeach. The three councilmen stated that they were the regularly appoinetd cemetery board and had i right to investigate, but were somewhat in doubt as to their right

to subpoena witnesses.

The three witnesses informed me that they had appeared voluntarily before the committee. I did state, I believe after hearing some of their evidence, that the witnesses ought to be shot if they were lying, or given a respectful hearing if they were telling the truth. It was finally agreed that City Attorney Taughinbaugh should render an opinion to council, basied on the law, which should govern future action ,of The council, if any

is to be taken.

The superintendent of the cemetery and tlVei members of the board, named by the present council, are not my political friends, but I explained to all present that (Continued to Page Two)

pie desire it.

When the oppo'sing faction's met in Cuba there was bloodshed and 'ihaos and sabotage, followed by martial law. The same thing happened in Russia and In Italy and Germany. It happened in Spain md Mexico. Dictatorships, whether by a king or a commoner who lifted himself by his own bootstraps, must he achieved by vio'ence, and then must end by violence. Of the great powers, England and America are the outstanding examples of governments where the old order can be changed by due process of law, and where force of arms is qever

contemplated.

That is a fine testimonial to those who framed the ConstituMon with its fundamental principles of our system. They saw far ahead—farther ahead than we usually realize. And that is the best argument against those who would subject those principles to any short-sighted overhauling. o——-—-IT REMINDED HIM “The storm broke on us so suddenly that we had no warning of its approach,” related the tornado victim. “There was a roar lik* 3 thunder; a horrible hissing and shrieking; the very earth seemed to be caught up as if by the giant paw of a prehistoric monster. Tn an instant the house was demolished and scattered to the four winds. I was crushed down by ■some unseen power. How I escaped being torn to pieces I do not

know—*”

“Goodness gracious!” ejaculated a little man who was listening to the tale. “That reminds me. I almost forgot to stop in the store and get some thread for my wife.

A short time ago we had ihe pleasure of talking with an old friend of ours who is not only rated as one of the shrewdest of politicians, but an honest one, as well, and in the course of our conversation he was asked the ques* tion as to what he thought of a young man entering politics and running for public office. After pondering the question for a few moments his answer was as follows! “I have been in politics for more than thirty-six years, during which time I have held both elective and appointive offices, besides . cither positions of responsibility, but if I had my life to live over again, no one could induce me to accept a political job. “In. the first place, a young man is elected to some office for a term of four years and after entering upon his duties as an official, he finds that he is assured of a good living, whether he works or plays. If the office is one in which he is empowered by law to employ a deputy much of the work that :s required will be turned over to this subordinate, while he acquires the, habit of putting his feet up on a desk or the back of a chair, smoking a few cigars and entertaining his political friends, all the while looking serenely upon the world as though it was created for his own particular use, and finding much contentment in the knowledge, that no matter what comes or goes, his pay check will arrive promptly at the end of each month and with its arrival many pleasures will be in store. “At the end of his term, if he happens to complete it, he finds that much of his former energy is gone, and due to a lack of proper physical exercise, his muscles are soft and flabby, while his vigor has vanished—in short, he is unfit Cur anything else. “Another thing he realizes at the expiration of his term of office, is that his brain is not so alert as it once was, and that he has lost his powers of concentration in so far as matters outside his particular sphere are concerned. After taking an inventory of himself, he discovern all these defects; that the office has unfitted him for other lines of business; that he must live and in order to do so he must set up the poliiica-l .pips for another

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term. But isn’t it a fact that an office holder can lay by ‘ considerable money during his term of office? he was asked. To which he replied: “No. The fact of the matter Is, but few county or city offices pay enough salary or compensation to justify a man of ability Wasting his time. Then there are always his campaign expenses, loss of time in electioneering, political assessments, changed manner of living to be considered, besides this, any public official will tell you that his office is a sort of mecca for collectors of contribution's. If they are building a new church out at Bunghole Center, or putting a new roof on the old church, selling chances for a Church fair, giving a ball for charity, or taking up a collection to buy a new pair of pajamas for Mulligan’s goat, the first place they come is to a public official and if he doesn’t contribuate generously, well, it’s just too bad— so that when his term of office is over, the average petty office holder is fortunate if he doesn’t find himself in debt.” But isn’t it true that we have many wealthy politicians in the United States? The answer was: “Yes, but most of them are congressmen and United States senators. A number of these men become wealthy through tips given by corporations as to where to invest so as to get the best returns and many have accumulated much wealth in this way, but/it is also true that for every tip so given the receipietU must reciprocate by voting to support some measure beneficial to the corporations who furnish the

tips.

“No. The whole fabric of politics is rotten, and as I have already said, if I had my life to live over again, no one could induce me io accept a political job.” o

Recruiting for Regular Army Being Resumed ^Recruiting for the regular army has been resumed when the U. S. Army recruiting office. Room 408 Post Office Building, Indianapolis, Indiana, received authorization to enlist men in this district for the 11th Infantry aftd the 3rd Field Artillery, stationed at Fort Benjamin Harrison, Indiana. As a result of the recent suspension of enlistments 'a rush of applications is expected and in order that a choice of branches may be had would urge that young men desiring to take advantage of this opportunity report at this office at earliest opportunity as all vacancies for the preferred regiment will surelv he filled in a very short time. Applicants must have at least 2 years high school edu-

cation.