Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 36, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 June 1930 — Page 14

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PARTIES’ CHIEFS TO FLIRT WITH REVISIONGROUP Plan Overtures Since Cause Was Championed by Goodrich. BY BEN STERN Party leaders who shied whenever the subject of the proposed referendum on a constitutional convention was brought to their attention before the state conventions, now are said to be preparing to make tentative overtures to the leaders of the recently organized Constitutional Convention League. As was predicted some months ago, neither the Republican nor Democrat's platfortns spoke out on the question of the constitutional convention. To party leaders the movement was merely another “radical” scheme of the “women politicians” and some of the “disgruntled farmers” but the conference held here a week ago has revealed that no less a political leader than former Governor James P. Goodrich openly advocated revision of the bask: law. Seek Voting Strength Educators and farm leaders of the state have joined in the movement and party leaders with eyes turned towards the November election are beginning to wonder what voting strength may be obtained through alliances with the revisionists. The Indiana Farm Bureau Federation is on record for a constitutional convention and with the Indiana Federation of Women’s Clubs, League of Women Voters and the State Federation of Labor, in conducting an educational campaign intended to bring the voter to the polls in November to vote in favor of a convention. Several reasons for the revision have been advanced by Lewis Taylor, vice-president of the farm bureau and head of its legislative department. He said that living conditions have changed and a Constitution written eighty years ago is not aninstrument for the guidance of a new era. There must be removal of the supreme and appellate court judges from politics, Taylor insists, in order to expedite justice and bring its cost within reach of the poor as well as the rich. Taylor would have the judges appointed by the Governor for life or long tenure. A special commission would assist in the selection of the judges, Taylor holds. Simple Ballot Urged Simplification of the ballot is urged, with only the Governor, Lieutenant-Governor and auditor elected by the people. “The remainder of the state officers, being merely clerks, should be appointed by the Governor by and with the assent of the general assembly,” says Taylor. Taylor points out that the list of elective candidates is so long that it also is impossible for the average voter to exercise the discretion necessary to a wise choice. Senate ratification of appointments by the Governor was proposed by the farm bureau to both parties for incorporation in their respective platforms, but both thumbed down the plank. Divorcement of education from politics is urged with the post of superintendent of public instruction made appointive and education be uniform over the state. Taylor insists that the tax laws should be rewritten to meet the changed conditions and real property be relieved of the heavy burden it carries. “All citizens regardless of calling or vocation should be made to pay their fair share of the cost of government.” he says.

Use Same Arguments Keads of other groups in sympathy with the movement are using the same arguments and are forming much public opinion favorable to their viewpoint. The Farm Bureau with its thousands of members is a potent force in any election and the party which wins its support through approving a convention call will gain much strength. The Democrats made a move in that direction by incorporating in their platform a plank favoring the income tax. The vague Republican platform declared for tax reform, but named no specific remedy. \ With both platforms written and Approved, there is no possibility of aC plank favoring constitutional convention being incorporated therein. Political strategists. however, point out that if several candidates speak favorably of the proposed revision that will be definite commitment enough to ask for support o£r the league. STUMBLES UNDER TRAIN Heel Comes OfT Shoe as Woman Runs to Catch Passenger. Bu United Prrsl CHICAGO, June 21.—Mrs. Elizabeth N. Eichorn, 45, was dead today because the heel came off one of her shoes as she was runninT to catch j train. The loss of the heel threw her off balance and she plunder under the moving train.

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BYRD TELLS CHIC HOW HE LIKED IT Admiral Byrd is copyrighted, so this ain’t a real interview with him. It is imaginary. I just wrapped a old fur coat around my head and sat on a cake of ice before a mirror and asked the questions with my eyes open and answered them myself with my eyes shut. “How did you like the south pole, Admiral Byrd?” “Well, Mr. Sale, it’s a nice place to visit, but I wouldn’t like to live there.” “Did you nearly get killed down there, Admiral Byrd?” “Oh, I was in danger, Mr. Sale, but not like I am now. Today, when a taxicab nearly run over me, I wished I was back in my igloo.” “How are you enjoyin’ your reception, Admiral Byrd?” “Pretty good, Mr. Sale. To a man that’s accustomed to eatin’ blubber and gumdrops and candles, the roast beef they serve at these banquets ain’t so bad.” “Then you are really glad to be home, Admiral?” Yes, I am, Chic, except for a sittin’ through these welcomin’ Vo a speeches.” (Copyright John I’. Dilie Cos.)

MEXICO HOP STARTS Army Flier Out to Break Nonstop Record. Bu United Press NEW YORK, June 21.—Colonel Roberto Fierro, Mexican army aviator, left here early today in an effort to make the nonstop flight to Mexico City in sixteen hours. Fierro and his mechanic, Arnulfo Cortes, climbed into their trim Lockhecd-Sirius plane at Roosevelt fiild and at 1:30 a. m. Fierro sent the heavily loaded plane into the air and headed southwest, aided by a light wind

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Automobiles reported to police as stolen belong to: J. C. Baker. 1026 Bancroft avenue. Marmon coupe. 742-777. from Oriental and Washington streets. Calvin Wilson. 931 Lexington avenue. Chevrolet coach. 72-981. from English and Hamilton avenues. Ray Dixon. 1311 Tabor street. Ford sedan. 96-090. from Jackson place, near Union Depot. J. D. Eastman. 3474 East Fall Creek boulevard. Auburn convertible coupe, 397, from 2951 North Talbott street. Herschel Hunt. 3314 Kenwood avenue. Chevrolet coupe. 75-933. from Delaware and Henry streets. E. J. Gehe. Richmond. Ind.. Chrysler coupe. 8-519. from Anderson. Ind. L. E. McClintic. Michigan Hotel. Nash coach. 50-778. from Market and Pennsylvania streets. Rov A. Scherdlng. 3606 Washington boulevard. Apartment 29. Jordan sedan. 77-055. from In front of 3606 Washington boulevard.

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COP SUSPENDED FOR ‘TELLING OFF’ WOMEN They Laughed When He Kissed His Wife; He Didn’t Think It Funny. Bu United Press CLEVELAND, June 21.—Chief of Police Jacob Grand called Patrolman Earl Flannoigan to his office. “Patrolman Flannigan,” he asked. “What’s this about your threatening two women with your revo’ver and calling them names because they caught you kissing a girl in your car?” “Chief,” said the patrolman, “I had just made up with my wife and w r as kissing her. A policeman can kiss his wife, can’t he? These two women came by and laughed. I got mad and told them off.” Patrolman Flannigan was suspended for conduct unbecoming an officer—not because he kissed his wife, Chief Grant explained to the press. LUTHERANS TO MEET Fifty delegates from the Luther League of Indianapolis will attend the thirty-third annual convention of the Indiana Synod Luther League on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in Madison, Ind. The league is affiliated with the United Lutheran church.

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RACE WILL END STATEAIR TOUR Monument Goal of Fliers in Speed Test. Planes of the second all-Indiana air tour were expected at Mars Hill airport here at 11 today, the finish of a free-for-all race from Rushville to determine the fastest ship in the troupe. Dr. Harry F. Parr, Indianapolis, guest passenger in the ship of Captain H. Weir Cook, has offered a pair of goggles to the flier who is the first to shoot his plane over the Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monument, to settle once and for ail arguments among the air tourists concerning the fleetest ship in the flight. Lieutenant Walter Peck, commander of Schoen field, Fort Benjamin Harrison and field marshal of the tour, left Rushville this morning in advance of the racers, to be on hand above the monument to officially check the winner. Phoebe Omlie, the tour’s aviatrix, flying a Monocoupe, was a heavy favorite to be first to reach the city. Members o fthe tour will be guest* at a luncheon in the Curtiss-Wright hangar at noon.

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LINGLE SLAYING GUN TRACED TO CAPONES AID Police Believe Weapon Was Used to Throw Suspicion on Frank Foster. Bu United Press CHICAGO, June 21.—The revolver used in the assassination of Alfred J. Lingle, Chicago Tribune reporter, definitely has been traced to one of Scarface A1 Capone’s most notorious gangsters, Frank Foster, for whom a nation-wide search was under way today. Foster is being sought, it was learned, not as the man who killed Lingle, but in the hope that he may be able to identify the murderer among the deadly enemies he made when he went over to Capone from the George (Bugs) Moran and Joe Aiello gangs, Capone’s most powerful rivals in the beer and alky rackets. Positive proof that Foster purchased the revolver, a short-bar-reled, 38-caliber weapon, deliberately left by the slayer near the body of his victim, was obtained by ballastics experts. Two Motives in Slaying They had worked continuously in day and night sifts to bring out the identification numbers that had been filed from the gun. A check of the numbers revealed that the revolver had come from the sporting goods store of Peter Von Frantzius, who frequently has been involved in investigations of gangland murders. Von Frantzius’ records showed he sold the gun to Foster. The tracing of the weapon to Foster indicated, it was said, that Lingle’s slayer had two motives in killing the reporter, who “covered” gangsters’ activities for the Tribune for eighteen years. One of the motives was to get rid of Lingle “for reasons,’ ’and the other, it was believed, was to center suspicion on Foster for his defection from the Moran-Aiello gangs. Wins Moran’s Hatred Foster deserted to Capone some months ago, taking with him Willie Marks, another of Moran’s “big shotts,” and winning the hatred of the northside gang leader, whom Foster has served as right-hand man. The enmity was not one-sided, for Foster, when arrested for questioning shortly before Lingle was shot, told police that all he ever had got from Moran was “reputation and the heavy work.” A search for Foster in Chicago turned up evidence that he hurriedly left the city after Lingle was killed, fearing he might be drawn into the case which has aroused Chicago against gangland to a degree never before experienced here. INFANTE DON JUAN, 17, WILL JOIN NAVY Spanish Prince to Enlist as Ordinary Cadet in August. Bu United Press MADRID, June 21.—The Infante Don Juan, who celebrated his 17th birthday Friday, is planning to take up a naval career. Some time in August he will go to the historic San Fernando Naval academy, near Cadiz, where he will enlist as an ordinary cadet. Don Juan, like his three brothers, has been enlisted in the army for several years, but this has not passed the formality stage. His naval career, however, is going to be the real thing and he will be leaving home for the first time to go off to school, just as do the other cadets who enter San Fernando.

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BREAK WINDOWS ON BET Two Boys Had 24 Panes of Glass to “Credit” When Caught. By United Press ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 21.—When two 7-year-old boys couldn’t agree as to which of them could throw the straightest they armed themvelves with rocks and set out to see how accurate their arms were. When police apprehened the youths they had broken twenty-four panes of glass. Each youth claimed twelve.

RELIGION STRIKE ORDERED AFTER INDIAN JiIOTING Women Among Injured as Police Disperse Mobs at Bombay. Bu United Press BOMBAY, June 21.—A complete hartal, or religious strike, was ordered in Mombay today by the local war council of the national congress following the injuring of 500 volunteers as police dispersed a mass demonstration in the Esplanade Maidan. Six women were among the 150 volunteers who were treated in the national congress hospital for injuries they received during the disturbance. Eyewitness accounts of the scenes at the Esplanade said that the police did not force their way through the cordons the women had thrown around the men, but that they struck at the men with their clubs, reaching over the women’s heeds, sometimes hitting the women accidentally. It was the first time volunteer women had become involved in a physical encounter with police since the outbreak of the passive resistance movement. Troops were mobilized in Bombay as the naitonal congress volunteers made their determined effort to demonstrate. The troops were held in readiness at their barracks. HOLDUP IS BALKED Attempted Robbery of Drug Store Owner Fails. Attempted holdup of Paul R. King, drug store owner, Noble and Michigan streets, failed Friday night when King fled to cover in his stoie after bandits leveled a revolver at him as he was preparing to enter a taxicab. Gus Eddinger, 315 West Ohio street, driver of the cab, told police he was awaiting King when two youths approached and conversed with him. He said they called him by his first name and told him how “lucky he was.” Eddinger asked them to “move on” when King came out of the store. Instead, one of the youths drew a revolver. Eddinger shouted a warning to King who ran into the store. The bandits fled. Veteran Dies at Muncie /?.’/ Times Special MUNCIE, Ind., June 21.—Stephen S. Streeter, a veteran of the Civil war, is dead.

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