Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 225, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 January 1931 — Page 3

JAN. 28, 1931.

HIGHWAY BOARD RECORD UPHELD ! AT STATE QUIZ Chief Clerk Says Indiana Is \ Fortunate, but Isn’t Sure Why. Whether bad judgment, favorable weather or reduction In contemplated revenues caused federal aid road-building funds to go unmatched by the Indiana highway commission In 1930, the result is 'extremely fortunate” for the .state, the senate investigating committee has been told. And whether this conclusion is correct remained a matter for the quiz committee to decide today, as it digested the mass of figures cited at its hearing in the supreme court chambers Tuesday night by R. E. Simpson, chief clerk of the highway commission. For more than two' hours, the senators Interrogated Simpson and heard a recital of the high financing involved in state highway expenditures of $17,155,602 in 1930. Luck, Brains, or What? Chief Clerk Simpson's admissions, claims, and predictions boiled down to this: 1. The commission matched less federal aid money during 1930 than in any other year since 1923. 2. Certain factors in this were the rapidity of construction, aided by favorable weather, thus draining highway funds, and a drop in contemplated revenues from gasoline taxes and license fees. Faulty judgment may have been a factor, Simpson admitted. 3. Federal aid funds left unclaimed become a “fortunate” means of enabling the state to take advantage of the recent federal emergency appropriation of $2,045,000 for Indiana, provided an unprecedented road building program as launched immediately for 1931 construction.

Simpson Is Grilled Questions were fired at Simpson by all members of the committee, which includes Senators Charles L. Strey (Rep., Kosciusko and Wabash), at whose instigation the investigation was undertaken by senate resolution; Glenn R. Slenker (Rep., Carroll, Clinton and White), C. Oliver Holmes (Rep., Lake), William P. Dennigan (Dem., Daviess and Knox), and Anderson Ketchum i(Dem., Bartholomew, Decatur, Franklin and Union). Minutes of the finance board meeting July 23, 19(30, when the commission was given authority to borrow $1,600,000 from the cities, towns, and counties gasoline fund, interested Strey particularly. Senators’ questions indicated doubt of the legality of the transfer and a written opinion will be asked of Attorney-General James M. Ogden. Brown Is Lauded Simpson detailed procedure in obtaining federal aid, relating the close check which officials of the bureau of public roads keep on progress of the projects before they qualify for federal aid. J. T. Voehell, Chicago, district engineer for the bureau, has been asked to appear before the committee. Chairman Strey also said John D. Brown, highway director, will be summoned. “Wasn’t the failure to take advantage of more federal aid last summer due to gross inefficiency of the highway director?” Strey asked Simpson. ‘No,” the , chief clerk replied. “I think Mr. Brown is the best director we ever had. I can’t say why the roads built in 1930 were not of sufficient mileage to match the federal money. It might have been the fault of several people.” EQUAL WORK FOR ALL, STEEL OFFICIAL’S PLEA Myron C. Taylor Points to Depression Lessons in Radio Speech. Jiy United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 28.—Until normal production is resumed by American industry, “it should be the first duty of every individual concerned with the employment of others to see that the work is divided equitably among those who are able and willing to work,” in the opinion of Myron C. Taylor, chairman of the finance committee of the United States Steel Corporation. In a radio speech Tuesday night over the National Broadcasting Company. Taylor declared that much good had come of the experiences of the past year. Injured Man Asks SIO,OOO fiy Times Special / AUBURN, Ind.. Jan. 28.—Fred B. Tumbleson, Ft. Wayne, alleges in a sut for SIO,OOO filed in DeKalb circuit court here against Kinley Tracy that injuries received in an automobile accident have rendered him incapable of following his occupation of barber. Hero May Receive Award gy Times Special HUNTINGTON, Ind., Jan. 28.—As a result of a rescue from drowning, Wilbur Thompson, 16, Huntington high school student, may receive a Carnegie hero award. An effort to obtain the recognition for him is bex pg made by officials of the city and hamber of Commerce. He pulled ..eber Schnitz, 16, from the Wabash river after ice broke. Asthma So Bad He Couldn’t Work Now Works in Smoke and Steam, Without. Cough or Wheeze. People whose asthma or bronchial cough is aggravated by smoke-filled air will be glad to read this letter from Frank Paul, 1342 South East St., Indianapolis, Ind.: “I bad asthma and bronchial cough tot 3 years, and couldn't work for weeks at a time. I was desperate when I started taking Nacor. It gave me prompt relief, and now I am feeling fine. I am a machinist in a roundhouse. The smoke and steam do not bother me a bit now. I don’t wheese or even breathe hard.” Hundreds of people who suffered for years from asthma and bronchial coughs, state that their trouble left and has not returned. Their letters and a booklet of vital information will be sent free by Nacor Medicine Cos., 406 State Life Bldg. Indianapolis Ind. Call or write for this free information and find out how thousands hare found lasting relief.—Advertisement,

Crashes Into Movies

HOLLYWOOD. Jan. 28.—Carmen Barnes, who, at the age of 15, wrote a startling novel of life in a private school for girls, is to become a star in the films. Three months ago, Miss Barnes, now 18, came west to write original stories for Paramount. She produced her third novellength story and called it “A Debutante Confesses.” Jesse L. Lasky of Paramount decided that she should star in her own story. Miss Barnes’ first novel was “School Girl.” It was produced as a play on Broadway. At 17, she wrote “Beau Lover.” Her home is in Chattanooga,

Relentless War Thins Public Enemies' Ranks

By United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 28.—Relentless pursuit of Chicago’s twenty-eight /“public enemies” during the last six months has had the following results, according to Frank J. Loesch, president of the Chicago crime commission and a member of the Wickersham commission. Thfee are serving prison sentences. Two have been sentenced to a federal penitentiary. Three are in jail—two charged with murder. One is in a prison hospital One has disappeared and supposedly has been slain. One is about to be deported. Seven are awaiting trial. Two are dead at the hands of other hoodlums. Eight, including Scarface A1 Capone, are fugitives. When the final report is written they will be dead or in prison,” Loesch said in speaking over a national radio chain Tuesday night.

BAKING FIRM HEADS OUSTED President, Board Chairman Leave Ward Company. By United Press BALTIMORE, Md., Jan. 28. Ralph S. Kent, president of the Ward Baking Company, and W. C. Evans, chairman of the board of directors were removed from their posts at a meeting here early today of dissatisfied stockholders of the corporation. Their removal, coincident with that of all but two members of the board of directors, climaxed a year’s fight waged by the group holding more than 50 per cent of the stock. The leader in the fight was Edgar Palmer, chairman of the board of directors of the New Jersey Zinc Company. Palmer was among the members of the new board formed at the ouster meeting. Selection of anew president and chairman was not made, but it was indicated George K. Morrow of the Gold Dust Corporation would be elected to head the new board. DEATH SUSPECTHELD Alleged Killer of Detective Awaits Grand Jury Action. Formally charged with slaying Detective Sergeant Carl Heckman, Jan. 3, Floyd Board, 26, Negro, 880 Torbett street, was in. county jail today awaiting grand Jury action on the murder accusation. He was bound over Tuesday in municipal court. Board was one of two Negroes who opened fire on Heckman and Detective Sergeant Phillip Miller, who started to question them in connection with laundry truck holdups, in the 3500 block North Pennsylvania street. Flu Epidemic Sweeps Greece By United Press ATHENS, Jan. 28.—An epidemic of influenza spread alarmingly through Greece today and caused temporary suspension of parliament. Many members of the senate and the chamber were stricken.

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By United Press HICAGO, Jan. 28.—George Meinzer admits he likes an argument and rather would be right in one than President. Visiting Joe O’Kane’s tire shop, he was shown anew pistol of which O’Kane was proud. “It sure is a fine gun,” said O’Kane, “and necessary too, what with all the holdups these days.” “Certainly it’s a swell gun,” answered Meinzer, “but what good’s it to you*? You can’t shoot.” So they argued. Meinzer was losing. “Here,” he shouted, finally, in desperation, “if you think you can shoot, hit this,” and he held out his hat. O’Kane blazed away. Howling with pain, M* Inzer ran to a doctor, who dressed his two badly lacerated fingers and a thumb. Meinzer picked up his hat to leave. He glanced at it. His look of agony turned to a broad smile. “I knew I was right ” he exclaimed, “that bozo never even touched it, I knew he couldn’t shoot.” FOUR HELD IN DEATH Autopsy Will Be Held on Body of Frank Burk. Four persons were held on vagrancy charges today pending autopsy to determine the cause of the death of Frank Burk, 52, of 1601 West Market street, who died in the home of Frank Shelton Sr., 133 North Richland street, late Tuesday. Coroner Fred Vehllng said Burk may have been the victim of acute alcoholism or alcoholic poisoning, or he may have suffered fatal injuries in a fight. He ordered held: Shelton and his son Frank Jr,, 29; his nephew, Franklin Shelton, 28, and Mrs. Frank Shelton Jr.. Burk’s father lives in Brown county, a brother William resides in Indianapolis and a sister, Mrs. Edna Gates, lives in Maywood, Cal

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SCHOOL BOARD WILL REPLACE OLD ‘FIRETRAP’ $140,000 Voted for Building Condemned as Hazard to 400 Pupils. Anew building to replace School 56, 2400 Martindale avenue, branded a “firetrap,” will be constructed with a $140,000 appropriation, voted from the unexpended 1930 balance by the school board, Tuesday night. Fire hazards and insanitary conditions endangering lives of 400 pupils were exposed more than a week ago, fclloiwng appearance of a delegation of patrons before the board. £iter a survey for insurance purposes, the Indiana inspection bureau reported School 56 “one of the worst in the city.” Payments of $2,550 to Mrs. Angela Moler, former principal of School 11, and an unpaid salary balance of S6OO to Mrs. Addie Parker Reiter were approved by the board.

Piece of Leg Patches Face By Times Special ANDERSON. Ind„ Jan. 28.—Robert Lee Rumler, small son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rumler of Huntsville, south of here, is recovering at local hospital after a delicate operation in which a portion of flesh

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from his leg was grafted on to hi? cheek. The child was lacerated by glass from a broken in an automobile accident two weeks ago. He was threatened with serious disfigurement before physicians decided upon the flesh-graft-ing operation.