Indianapolis Times, Volume 40, Number 302, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 May 1929 — Page 16

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TRAP TOM MIX IN U. S, NET ON TAX FRAUDS Income Return Adviser Is Indicted Again in HoHywood Case. . I'J! f'nifrtl pr' * LOS ANGELES, May 9.—lnvestigation of income tax reports prepared for Hollywood film stars by advisory experts was’ expected today after the indictment of Tom Mix and others on a charge of withholding more than SIOO 000 in Federal taxes. The action was the second involving Marjorie Berger, advisor to numerous film players. Attorney for Mix said they would file his $15,000 bonds today and that he would sign them upon his return from a circus engagement in three weeks. According to Ames Peterson, assistant United States attorney, the government has lost huge sums in the Hollywood area alone through alleged fraudulent income tax returns and a close scrutiny of reports will be made. Others Are Indicted In four indictments returned Wednesday, Mix and owners were indicted alter a two-year investigation. Mix was named alone in one indictment and Miss Berger in another. In a third true bill. Miss Berger and Eugene J. Forde, the actor's business manager, were indicted. A fourth indictment named Miss Berger. Mix and the latter's press agent, Jack Hill. A maximum of five years in prison and a SIO,OOO fine is provided for each count in the straight indictments. In the two conspiracy indictments, Mix is accused with Miss Berger and the others of attempting to defraud the government of $75,967.45 by preparation of false returns. The amount in ail four indictments is $112,733.68. The total sum includes an accusation that Mix falsely stated he paid Forde $12,000 a year as his manager but gave the latter checks with which to pay Forde’s tax. Over-Statements Charged Over-statements of wardrobe, boat, trip and assistant’s expenses were charged. The first indictment against Miss Berger, returned a month ago, charged her with defrauding the government in connection with returns prepared for William Haines, Rod La Roque, Dorothy Mackaill, Lothar Mendes, Mitchell Lewis, George F. Marion Jr., and Robert W. Browne. Edward Hayden was named in connection with returns prepared for Fred Niblo, Roaul Walsh, Ramon Novarro and George O'Brien. 0. K. SCHOOL BOOKS LIST Governor Approves Texts for State Institutions. School books selected recently by the state board of education in a limited number of subjects, together with publisher's contract prices, were aproved Wednesday by Governor Harry G. Leslie. The books will be the approved list for five years, beginning next fall.

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THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

MAY 9, 1929