Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 62, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 March 1918 — M. J. FOLEY SUCCEEDS HAYS AS DEFENSE COUNCIL HEAD [ARTICLE]

M. J. FOLEY SUCCEEDS HAYS AS DEFENSE COUNCIL HEAD

Michael E. Foley, of Indianapolis, was elected chairman of* the Indiana state council of defense Wednesday, on recommendation of Governor Goodrich. Isaac D. Straus, of Ligonier, was elected secretary of the council. Z Mr. Foley was not a member of the council of defense prior to his election as chairman. He takes the place recently vacated by Will H. Hays, who resigned when he was elected Republican national chairman last month. Hays, however, remains as a member of the council. Mr,. Foley is a Democrat and has been active in Democratic politics in Indiana for years.