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‘CAN’T DO TAX 108 HALF WAY,’ WARNS KYERS ‘Treat Individuals as You Do Corporations,’ Says House Speaker. ENACTMENT IS DOUBTED Refuses to Name Committee Until Bill Is Passed by Senate. If an income tax is right for individuals, it is right for corporations. if it is wrong for corporations, it is wrong for individuals/’ This pronouncement today in the Indiana house from its Speaker, "Walter Myers, served only to increase doubts of enactment of personal and corporate income tax bills by the current general assembly. For the senate has pared down the 3 per cent corporate tax proposed by the house to 14 per cent, a figure unsatisfactory to corporate tax advocates, and prospect of satisfactory compromises in conferences on both measures is regarded diminishing. Myers’ statement came after three days’ delay in appointing a conference committee to consider senate amendments to the personal income tax bill. These amendments reduced the rate on incomes over SIOO,OOO from 6 to 4 per cent, but increased tremendously the burden on small wage and salary earners. 'Can’t Be Done in Halves’ Three times in as many days. Republican representatives have risen to ask Myers “Has the conference committee been appointed on the income tax?" “On several occasions gentlemen of the minority have inquired why a conference committee lias not. been appointed on the individual income tax bill," the Speaker told the house soon after convening this morning. “Not only the minority, but the public generally has a right to know the reasons. “Income tax laws begin a complete and drastic change in the taxing system of our state. Here, as anywhere, it is true that things done by halves are never dpne we^. “From the very outset it wasmy view that individual and corporation income taxes should be pro-, vided for in the same bill. In order to be ‘uniform,’ artificial persons should pay income taxes as well as individuals. “Throw Sop to Thousands” “If an income tax is right for individuals, it is right for corporations. If it is wrong for corporations, it, is wrong for individuals. To do the job half-way would be to maim and cripple the system at birth. To take attention away from the corporation tax now is nothing more than to throw’ a sop to the thousands who honestly believe that income taxes will cure the defects in our taxing system.” “This is no matter for cheap politics," the Speaker continued. “The dollars that pay the taxes are hardearned and those who sweat to pay them are not going to ask what party makes them have to pay so much in these hard times. More strictly than ever before they are going to ask for an accounting for every cent. “The Lieutenant-Governor is making a diligent, earnest and good faith effort to enact into law a complete income tax system on both individual and corporation income. He is acquainted with my reasons for not yet appointing a conference committee and I believe that you will find that he is not. dissatisfied with my action because he also knows that I am prepared to appoint conference committees as soon as the corporation tax bill is passed a-nd before if desired; and he is convinced that a corporation tax bill must be passed." Holds Back Appointments Myers did not appoint his conferes. however, and it is believed he wants the same conferes to consider both measures, with possibility of making them one. Representative Herbert H. Evans Rep., Henry) supported by house Republicans, was unsuccessful in an effort today to force his income tax bill, introduced Jan. 12, out of ways and means committee. It would require a state income tax of half the amount paid the federal government under the federal income tax, and would carry approximately the same exemptions as the federal statute. Senators spent all day Wednesday and most of Thursday in committee of the whole considering the corporate income tax measure Leads to Stampede An amended amendment putting the rate down to 1 per cent was rejected when vote finally was taken Thursday afternoon. Vote was 24 ayes and 26 noes on adoption. This caused a stampede. Senator Lee .J.. Hartzell ißep., Allen and Noble), Republican floor leader, had made a stirring plea to support the measure as amended. Finding himself unable to command his own forces, Hartzell joined with Lieutenant-Governor Edgar D. Eush, and during a recess reached a compromise with the Democrats. This provided that the I per cent amendment be withdrawn and the amendment of Senator J. Clyde Hoffman (Rep., Marion), setting the rate at 14 per cent, be accepted. Reconvening as a committee of the whole, Hartzell took the gavel and railroaded this plan through the committee Upon arising as a committee of the whole the senate accepted the committee report, putting the 14 per cent measure on second reading, where it faces a stormy fight against passage

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Twelve Men Chosen to Decide Fate of Torch Slayer Suspect

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DEFENSE GETS SEVERE BLOW IN GIN TRIAL Doctor Testifies Arlene Died From Attack; Fall Theory Shaken. By Times Special VALPARAISO, Ind., Feb. 27. Shadow of the electric chair reached more menacingly toward Virgil Kirkland today 'than at any time since Arlene Draves died after a gin party in Gary Nov. 29, resulting in indictment of Kirkland and four companions on first degree murder charges. In Porter circuit court here where Kirkland is the first of the quintet to • ...j to trial, the state late Thursday smashed devastatingly at defense theories that Arlene died from a brain concussion incurred when she fell down. Dr. James B. Burcham, coroner’s physician who performed an autopsy on -Ihe girl’s body, said the brain concussion probably would not have proved fatal. Fails to Belittle Doctor Then he added that, shock and hemorrhages, together with bruises, resultant from criminal assaults, were responsible for her death. Dr. Burcham was to return to the stand today for further crossexamination by Kirkland's attorneys, who failed Thursday in attempts to belittle his testimony. Richard Qldham, defense counsel, struck at Dr. Burcham’s experience, but found his blow turned upon himself. Dr. Burcham had stated he had been a practicing physician only three years. “How many autopsies have you performed?” Oldham asked. “I have no record of that," Dr. Burcham replied. “Would you say five?” “Yes, and more. It rims into hundreds.” Gldham quickly took up another line of cross-examination. Lock Doors Against Crowd Morbid curiosity of the crowd surged beyond control when court attempted to reconvene after the noon recess Thursday, and when the crowd piessed beyond the railing, jammed aisles, and threatened to become unruly, Judge Grant Crumpacker packed off the principals in the case to another, and smaller, courtroom where the doors were locked before it was flooded with spectators. Those disappointed in obtaining seats pressed against glass doors and hovered in the corridors to catch words of the testimony. Throughout the day, Kirkland maintained his unruffled calm that has characterized his appearances in court, and his confinement in jail awaiting trial. Woman Faints in Courtroom When Mrs. Earl Draves, sister-in-law of the dead girl fainted, and when his mother was taken from the room, sobbing hysterically, Virgil only smoothed his hair with a hand, and continued to stare at the stained-glass window where the artisan had worked in colors the balanced scales of justice. Court was adjourned Thursday with no ruling by Judge Crumpacker on admissibility of a confession signed by Kirkland in police headquarters at Gary shortly after his arrest. Attorneys wrangled about the confession’s introduction almost half an hour before the judge halted arguments with a promise to rule on Its right to be shown to the jury. Fathers Shake Hands One scene behind the railing of the courtroom during the morning session moved spectators. Elmer Draves, father of the girl, approached Charles J. Kirkland, father of the defendant, his hand outstretched. ‘ duty to express sympathy to you," he muttered. “We are ail parents of this jazz age. I loved Arlene perhaps more because she had no mother to guide her, but I hold no malice toward you.” Dazedly, Kirkland grasped the other parent’s hand, and they embraced. After police described Virgil's breakdown and confession after he viewed the girl’s body in a morgue the day following the party, Mrs. Bernice Elser, a member of the fateful gin party, described having seen Arlene's nude body in an auto in which the state alleges attacks by the five men took place. She said Arlene was sober, and was missing from the party when suddenly the crowd dispersed because of a growing feeling that something extraordinary had happened.

Jury which -will hear evidence in the trial of Harold Herbert Schroeder is pictured here as it will sit in the box in Marion county criminal court; Front row, left to right)—Albert Shaw, Pike township, farmer; Floyd Graham, 2842 North Illinois street, contractor; A. H. Skinner, 910 East Thirty-eighth street, manufacturer; Morris E. George, 631 North LaSalle street, bank clerk; William H. Joyce, 1420

First Witness in Schroeder Slaying Case Is on Stand BY EDWARD C. FULKE (Opening Statements of Attorneys on Page 26) Plunged to a spectacular start after impanelling of a jury, Harold Herbert Schroeder’s fight for life against a murder charge opened this afternoon in criminal court. Shortly after Schroeder’s twelve peers were seated at 10 a. m., the defense launched into an unsuccessful but hardfounght preliminary tilt to clear the Mobile garage man, charged with the grewsome High School road torch car murder, May 31. The state demands Schroeder die in the electric chair for the alleged crime.

A tense audience listened to opening statements and first witnesses as the grim picture of the flame-seared body of Schroeder’s unknown victim was flashed before the jury. Three days of tedious questioning of talesmen ended when Virgil McClain, 906 North Graham street, was accepted as the twelfth juror Opening Statements Made , Judge Frank P. Baker ordered opening statements made, and Prosecutor Herbert Wilson rose to outline the murder solution of which has baffled authorities for nine months. Jurors -heard Wilson declare the state will draw; a picture of Schroeder as a man whose actions before the murder forecast a “dire crime.” “Schroeder sailed into Indianapolis under false colors, under a false name, and with strahge actions. We believe the state will show beyond any doubt that he perpetrated the crime.” Wilson called attention of jurors to the indictment, charging Schroeder with ending the victim's life by “the use of deadly weapons, by burning, or by methods unknown." Attacked by Holmes This was attacked shortly afterward by Ira M. Holmes, defense attorney, as the state’s most vulerable point. Holmes’ first attack was sounded when he interrupted the trial to file a motion to compel the state to elect on which count of the indictments Schroeder will be tried. The jury for the first time was excused, and arguments followed. Baker overruled the motion and the jury was recalled. Holmes argued that Schroeder is entitled to know the charge he must face. “Schroeder will have to prepare a double defense under the’indictment,” Holmes declared. Defendant Smiles Watching events with vital interest, Schroeder smiled as Holmes argued. He chewed gum vigorously and smiled now and ffien at relatives who were at his side. When Baker overruled the motion, jurors were recalled, and Marvin

Times Will Broadcast State Basket Drawings Out of the hat, ala Thurston, will come the sectional drawings for the twentieth annual Indiana high school basketball, tournament this afternoon. Fans, coaches and team members in approximately 787 cities, towns and villages throughout the state anxiously are awaiting results of today’s ceremonies in the office of A. L. Trester, I. H. S. A. A. commissioner. Saturday morning at 9 o’clock the commissioner will issue the schedules for the sixty-four sectional events, and a few minutes later. The Times and WFBM will be on the air giving the complete program in each center. Throughout the entire state, fans will learn the opponents of their favorites in the sectional tournaments—preliminaries in the world’s largest and greatest cage event—a few minutes after they are announced officially. Blythe and Tommy Hendricks, veteran announcers, known to every sports fans in the state and middle west, will be at the mike. Blythe will go on promptly at 9 a. m. with a brief review of past and the last season. v The Times and WFBM, pioneers in basketball and sports breadcasts, also will stage their annual broadcast from the “ringside" at Butler fieldhouse when the sixteen survivors of the sectional and regional events start the final grueling grind March 30 and 21. Don't forget—tune in on WFBM Saturday morning at 9 and learn who plays at what time and where. Complete schedules in the sixty-four sectionals will be published in later editions of The Times.

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1931

Woodland avenue, real estate dealer; and Edward W. Pierson, Pike township, farmer. Rear row, (left to right)—Virgil McClain, 906 North Graham street, steamfitter; Omer Ford, 1257 Hiatt street, carpenter; Harry Ayres, Mars Hill, mechanic; Earl Dillinger, 1966 Winter avenue, grocer; Charles W. Reed, New Augusta, farmer; and William I. Campbell, 324 West Maple road, manufacturer.

G. Owen, 1207 North Warman street, a city fireman, was placed on the stand as the state’s first witness. Owen, with Notra Trulock, another fireman, were at the High School road torch car scene shortly after the burning sedan was discevered. Owen told of extinguishing the flames with no knowledge that the car contained the lifeless cargo removed later. Body Is Discovered “After the fire went out, I walked around to the front door of the car. I saw the body of a man inside. It was slumped down in the seat. “The skull was burned to the bone. The arms and legs and one knee were burned off. The first appeared to be mostly inside the car. Only two tires on the outside were flaming.” Holmes, in opening statements, told jurors the defense will prove Schroeder set fire to the car and its cargo in a delirium of fear. “We further will show Schroeder’s passenger died in an accident twenty-five miles west of Terre Haute while Schroeder was leaving Indianapolis, and that fear of being accused of murder led him to fire the car and its cargo." Insanity Is Cited Holmes declared, after outlining Schroeder's life, that jurors will hear testimony showing Schroeder’s grandmother and mother were inmates of a hospital for the insane, victims of “disillusionment and hallucinations which may be traced to Schroeder.” Attack on the alleged grilling of Schroeder for days after he was returned from Mobile, where he was captured in a weed patch, was made by Holmes. “Schroeder would have made any statement to escape the abuse that was heaped upon him,” Holmes declared. “People believe that Schroeder is ‘not all together upstairs,’ ” Holmes said, Winkler Is Assailed He attacked Winkler, ex-sheriff, as “perpetrating a rank forgery" when he gave Schroeder a letter at the county jail purported to have been written by the Alabaman’s wife, Mrs. Leah Schroeder. Holmes asserted that Schroeder left his Mobile home May 1, thirty (Turn to Page 9)

6-MONTH JAIL TERM IS GIVEN SCARFACE AL Convicted of Contempt of Court; Free on Bond, Pending Appeal. By United Press CHICAGO, Feb. 27.—“ Scarf ace” A1 Capone was found guilty of contempt of federal court today by Judge James H. Wilkerson and sentenced to six months in Cook county jail. The judge made his decision unexpectedly as soon as final arguments were finished. He had been expected to take the case under advisement. The gang leader, forewarned by the judge's remarks during final arguments, gulped and flushed when the jail sentence was decreed. He refused to comment. The decision marked the first time in Capone’s ten years of gang leadership in Chicago that he has been convicted in a local court. The only other conviction behind his name was in Philadelphia in 1929, and. that was for carrying a pietol. Claimed He Was HI The contempt case grew out of Capone’s alleged illness at his Miami (Fla.) estate in March, 1929, when the government ordered him to appear here csi tell what he knew about the Chicago Heights liquor conspiracy. Instead of appearing, Capone sent an affidavit that he was too ill to travel and that the Chicago climate would be dangerous to his condition. The government introduced several witnesses •at the hearing the last two days to testify Capone was not ill, but attended horse races and took airplane rides during the time he swore he was suffering from pneumonia. Judge Wilkerson granted Capone a stay of execution until Monday when his bail of $5,000 wall be continued and an appeal entered. Capone’s attorneys said the court of appeals probably would not act until August and that'Al would be free ofi bond until then. ‘Aggravated Whole Affair* In his ruling, Judge Wilkerson brought out several times that Capone had not testified in his own behalf and that his whole attitude during the trial “had been to aggravate the whole affair.” “The trouble with this whole proceedings,” the judge said, “was that the defendant was trifling with the court. His petition stated on March 11, 1929, that he had -been out of bed only for the ten days past, whereas, as a matter of fact, it was common knowledge in Miami that he was out and around.” Capone dozed the fore part of the morning as attorneys argued his case, but was all attention later when the judge clashed with Benjamin Epstein, one of the gang leader’s many lawyers, over apparent discrepancies in the testimony. Face Is Fiery Red Before they had finished, the gang king was sitting upright in his chair chewing a whole package of gum. He had added to the wad, stick by stick, as the judge came nearer the decision. Al’s face was a fiery red by the time the judge reached the point of consigning him to six months in jail. He left the court with his escort of polios, crestfallen and sullen. Outside, from nearby restaurants and hotels, his bodyguard appeared silently and surrounded him. The strange party of police, gangsters and chief drove away and Capone had been convicted in Chicago for the first time.

Order Aid Deported By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb 27.—The labor department announced today that a warrant has been issued for deportation of Antonio (Mops) Volpe, reputed henchman of A1 Capone. Grounds for the deportation ai Volpe were given as moral turpitude, prior to entering the United States, and fraudulent entry. Approve Marshal Nomination By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 27.—The senate judiciary committee today authorised a favorable report of the nomination of William N. Cromie to be marshal in the northern district of New York. Hourly Temperatures a. m 34 10 a. m 45 7a. m 34 11 a. m 46 Ba. m 37 12 (noon).. 48 ft a. m 41 lp. m 52

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Deal Is Closed for' Sale of N. Y. World to Scripps-Howard

By United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 27.—The New York World, a nationally known institution, passed out of existence today and in its place was born the World-Telegram, an afternoon paper dedicated to perpetuation’'of the independent ideals of two of America’s greatest liberal journalists—E. W. Scripps and Joseph Pulitzer Sr.

This consolidation was accomplished in the early hours of the day, shortly after Surrogate Judge James A. Foley ruled favorably on a petition filed by the Pulitzer trustees to alter terms of the Pulitzer will by selling the Moiling, Evening and Sunday Worlds. Foley held, in substance, thr.t it was not only the right, but the duty, of Pulitzer’s sons—Ralph, Joseph and Albert—to dispose of the financially .unprofitable newspaper properties to conserve the estate assets for the Pulitzer heirs. Long in Pulitzer Hands Formal acquisition of the World papers by the Scripps-Howard interests, publishers of the New York Evening Telegram, was made just before “thirty”—newspaper man’s symbol for the end —was written on the World. The newspaper, which had achieved, a reputation as one of the pre-eminent liberal and crusading journals in the country, had been operated continuously by the Pulitzers since the family acquired it in the latter half of the last century. $500,000 Paid Down Upon taking over The World assets, Roy W. Howard, chairman of the board of Scripps-Howard, paid as first installment $500,000, said to be the largest such payment ever made in a newspaper deal in this country. The Pulitzers, meantime, announced they would set aside from proceeds of the sale $500,000 “to be distributed among employes under the terms of the plan to be announced later.” Howard already had agreed that a second payment of $500,000 would be forthcoming in ninety days. Total purchase price, it was understood, was $5,000,000. The sale came as the climax of a dramatic fifty-six-hour struggle on the part of various interests, backed by millions of dollars, to acquire The World,papers. Paul Block Withdraws Paul Block, chain newspaper publisher and advertising man, withdrew as a bidder Thursday, while David Stern, publisher of the Philadelphia Record, and Frank Gannett, who owns a group of eastern papers, entered as contestants for the purchase. In the background, fighting to keep alive the papers to which they had devoted many years of service, employes of the World, in a cooperative association, vainly sought delay of the sale. They announced that they had pledges from employes and other sources totaling $600,000, exclusive of the promise of one prominent man to aid with $1,000,000 and of others to give SIOO,OOO. After Foley rendered a decision adverse to them, representatives of the 2,800 World employes appealed by letter to the Pulitzers and Howard for a stay of sale until they could mobilize their finances. Employes Wage Fight They said their appeal was based not primarily upon. legal grounds, but upon the “moral right” to fight for their own welfare and to avoid increasing the seriousness of the unemployment problem. James W. Barrett, long-time city editor of The Morning f World and leader of the militant employes’ group, announced there would be today a conference with the association’s attorneys to determine whether any legal recourse remained for them. Howard saw in the founding of The World-Telegram not “the death of The New York World, but its' rebirth.” He pledged a continuation of the policies “which have made The World respected not only in New York, but throughout the nation—in every quarter where liberality of thought, independence and freedom from entangling alliances are appreciated as journalistic virtues.” “It is obvious,” he said, “that the need for independent editorial utterance and effort never was greater in the days of E. W. Scripps and Joseph Pulitzer Sr.” The Pulitzers announced in the Inal edition of The World that they

*, Greater Paper By United Press NEW YORK, Feb. 27.—The first edition of the combined World-Telegram appeared today as a forty-four-page newspaper, with many features of the two newspapers combined. The new paper ’carried both the former mastheads of ‘ The Evening World” and “The New York Telegram." Included among the Evening World features appearing in the combined newspaper were a page of cartoons, a sport page cartoon, an inside news cartoon, and the dramatic column of Bide Dudley, Evening World dramatic critic. The Morning World ceased to publish after Its late morning edition today

J had sold their papers after making I every possible effort to avoid it. “But,” they said, “economic conditions have proved inexorable." They pointed out that had The World been only a commercial enterprise they could have undertaken a profitable sale years before It became compulsory. “The trustees can not pretend that it is anything but a painful duty to pass The World newspapers into other hands,” their statement said. “But there is a fortunate mitigation in the spirit of the new ownership which is thoroughly hospitable to The World tradition. May it carry on that tradition with the fullest measure of public service and success.” Surrogate Foley’s decision involved three major principles, as follows: 1. That a sale of the World papers is just and proper. 2. The trustees, as a matter of equity, must exercise due diligence to preserve the remaining assets of the papers, which admittedly have suffered economic losses. 3. That the court could not be converted into an auctioneer’s room for reception of various bids for the World assets. Foley’s document was a scholarly presentatior. of facts, arguments, and precedents, through which ran a human strain of desire to protect the interests of the estate which Joseph Pulitzer Sr. had built up by his untiring energy and fearless journalism. JOHN HAYES, VETERAN PRINTER CHIEF, DEAD Succumbs at Home in Minneapolis; Served Union for Twenty Years. Word was received at headquarters of the International Typographical Union here today of death Thursday of John Hayes, for more than twenty years an officer of the organizationj at his home in Minneapolis. Death was due to blood poisoning from carbuncles. Mr. Hayes was secretary-treasurer of the union from 1909 until 1928, and was vice-president from 1905 until 1909. He had lived in Minneapolis, his former home, since 1928.

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BONUS VETO OVERRIDDEN BY SENATE Measure Becomes Law by Vote of 75 to 17; Hoover's Views Disregarded, DEBATE IS HEATED Bureau Chief Asks That Needy Veterans Be Cared for With First Money. (Text of Hoover's Message on Pace 1* ) By United Press WASHINGTON. Feb 27 senate today passed the veterans’ loan bill, 76 to 17, over President Hoover’s veto, and the measure became law. The bill, vetoed Thursday, was passed immediately for the second time by the house by an overwhelming majority and sent to the senate. The senate, however, chose to hold it. over until today, when it became the first order of business The senate began consideration of the veterans’ compensation bill after 11 a. m. “The question," announced VicePresident Charles Curtis, “is on passage of the bill, the objections of the President of the United. States to the contrary notwithstanding. ‘.‘The clerk will call " Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg (Rep., Mich.) interrupted Curtis’ effort to obtain an immediate vote, and began a speech, which he said would be brief, reviewing the history of the dispute. Galleries Are Crowded The house already had overwhelmed (he .President's veto by a vote of 326 to 79 The galleries were crowded to the doors, as on Feb. 19 when the senate first passed the bill. Veterans who could not find seats crowded the narrow spaces behind the galleries. In one gallery sat two-score Fascist cadets in uniform, who have come from Italy to study physical culture under the aegis of Barnarr MacFadden, Vandenburg, addressing the senate, expressed pointed disagreement with Mr. Hoover's analysis of the situation which would be created by enactment of the loan measure Ts there is a tax inorease” he said, “it will not be because of this legislation—it will be because a budgetary deficit.”

Measure Is Opposed Senator Daniel O. Hastings <Rep , Del.), in a speech against the bill, said that some ex-soldiers would “steal the certificate from their wives and go out and borrow to spend, the .night with- another woman.” .. Cries of no, nq, no,” came from the gallery. Hissing also was audible. "Name onfe soldier who will do that,” demanded Senator Alben W, Barkley, (Dem., Ky.). "Oh, I will not name one,” Hastings replied. I should like to know.’ ’inquired Senator Millard E. Tydings (Dem , Md.), “in what respect soldiers in the mass are different from senators in the mass.” High Pressure Salesmen Ready Replying, Hastings said: “I am stating frankly what everv senator knows. I’m not casting any reflections on the ex-soldiers of the country. It amounts to this: There is no money in the treasury to meet this demand; you go out to the other citizens of this country and get it by borrowing or taxation “It is simply that, I am not afraid the government can't borrow $1,000,000,000, but I want to complain that the government should not have to borrow to give to men simply because they are ex-soldiers who do not need the money. “In a few years we will have senators coming here telling us to forgive the interest on these loans. They will tell us the rates are exorbitant, “The high-pressure salesmen are now organizing in the state of Michigan to grab this money You are giving them a list. Care Urged First for Needy Hastings’ reference to Michigan apparently was made because the first plea to repudiate Mr. Hoover's veto message came from Senator Vandenberg. A request that World war veterans not in actual need delay their applications for loans under the new law for a few days until veterans in poor circumstances can be cared for was issued today by Colonel George James, director of the United States veterans bureau. Newspapers and broadcasting systems were asked by Colonel Ijams to give wide publicity to the request. “The idea is that those in real poverty should be given the opportunity to get their money first.” Ijams said. “The others can come in later.” Strong Pressure Shown Strong pressure of the rank and file of veterans was evidenced by the houses’ speedy action in overriding the veto Thursday night. Less than an hour was occupied, the vote coming after Majority Floor Leader Tilson made a futile effort to amen 4 the bill so only unemployed and needy veterans could take advantake of the certificates increased loan value. Mr. Hoover’s veto message asserting there is “not a penny in the treasury to meet such a demand’ succeeded in w inning over only forty Republicans who previously had vdted for the bill. If applying for his first loan, the veteran is to present his adjusted service certificate with his application