Indianapolis Times, Volume 42, Number 255, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 March 1931 — Page 5

MARCH ?, 1931.

CONGRESS ADJOURNS WITH RECORD OF UTTLE DONE TO SOLVE NATION’S PROBLEMS

Inadequate Relief Granted in Areas Ravaged by Long Drought. HOOVER EMPLOYS VETO Insurgents Are Defeated in Greater Part of Their Program. By Herippg.fiaward Kcwapaper Alliance WASHINGTON, 4. The seventy-first congress came to an end today. It met in December with confident plans for preventing and relieving distress caused by the drought and unemployment, and with a program of reform legislation which the insurgents said must ' he enacted if an extra session was to be avoided. After months of bitter quarreling with President Hoover, congress adjourns with this relief provided: A $45,000,000 seed loan appropriation for the drought areas, loans to be given only to those providing security, and none of the money to be used for food. A $20,000,000 loan appropriation for rehabilitation in the drought areas, with slightly more liberal provisions, but still requiring recipients to give security. Food Not Mentioned This measure could be interpreted more easily to induce food loans, but does not mention food. Complaints already are being made that relief is not being granted adequately under these measures. The veterans’ bill permitting holders of adjusted service certificates < to borrow 50 per cent of their face value. A $116,000,00 appropriation for begininng work on public construction projects. The Insurgents have suffered almost complete defeat at the hands of the President on their program. It called for enactment of the Norris Muscle Shoals bill. The bill was passed by congress, but vetoed by the President. “Lame Duck” Bill Loses It called for passage of the Norris amendment to the constitution to abolish “lame duck” sessions of . congress. This would have been accepted by both houses of congress had it not been for insistence on the part of Speaker Longworth that it carry a provision for automatic limitation of the second session of each congress, as at present. It died in - conference committee. The program called for enactment of anti-injunction legislation, but this was not considered by either house. It called for enactment of the Wagner unemployment bills. The first of these was made effective by a belated appropriation. The second, ior advance planning of public works, became law. The fate of the third, for a system of federal employment agencies, was left to President Hoover, after it had been . approved by both houses. Working Week Cut Little else beside these measures has received attention at this session of congress. - In the early months, the federal farm board was given an additional $150,000,000 to carry on its operations. Postal workers were given a 44hour working week, and later all government employes in the District of Columbia were given a 39-hour week. * The senate refused to consider entrance into the world court. It debated, without taking action, railroad consolidation and regulation Os interstate bus transportation, and branch and group banking. It confirmed a number of important nominations, including those of four of the five federal power commissioners. and it launched court action against the fifth, George Otis Smith, who, it claims, holds office Illegally. Eugene Meyer was confirmed as member of the federal reserve board, after a long fight. WickenAiam Report Given At this session congress has re- ► ceived and discussed, the Wickersham report. The senate has investigated postal ’eases, and the • right of Senator James J. Davis of Pennsylvania to his seat. It uncovered the “grocer boy Norris” plot to defeat Senator George W. Norris in the last Nebraska primary campaign, and the part Robert H. Lucas of the Republican national committee played in that campaign. It is the first session of congress since 1923 to adjourn without making a reduction in the current income tax rates. Its expenditures < have exceeded those of any previous congress, and the federal treasury faces a deficit at the end of the year. President Hoover has vetoed five measures passed at this session. His most notable victory was killing Muscle Shoals; his most notable defeat was on the veterans’ loan bill. > Farm Board Created This congress created the federal farm board, and would have provided an equalization fee for distressed farmers if Hoover had not disapproved. It passed the census and reapt portionment bill, provided relief for flood sufferers in the southeast, i increased the pension of Civil and Spanish war veterans, and 'liber- , alized laws relating to disabled veterans of the World war. It passed a rivers and harbors bill, and building programs at naval shore stations and military posts. It ratified the London naval treaty, and passed the SmootHawley tariff bill. WAR HEAD WILL SPEAK Patrick Hurley Will Address Banquet of Columbia Club. Patrick J. Hurley, secretary of war, will speak at the annual beefsteak dinner, March 12, honoring members of the Columbia Club for twenty-five years or more. 1 £ r ■

‘Odd Man’lre By United Press DENVER, March 4.—D. YL' Morse believes In the law of averages. That was why when two strangers offered to match pen- - nies with him “Just for fun” he thought that unless his luck was worse than bad he at least could finish even. “We matched 8,000 times, and I didn’t even win once,” he told police. "Then,” he added, “I decided something was wrong.” It made him so angry, Morse said, he attacked the men and got back S4O from one of them by force, but the other one escaped with an equal sum.

$300,000 ROAD PLAN BLOCKED Two-Year Fight Continues in Madison County. By Timet Special ANDERSON, Ind., March 4.—More than two years of delay have failed to clear the way for the paving of a road from Anderson to Elwood at an estimated cost of $300,000. Authority given Madison county commissioners to receive bids for the Dale J. Nolahd road, which is the south section of the proposed highway, has caused remonstrators to adopt anew line of action in an effort to defeat the project. They have engaged attorneys to start a suit contesting legality of the action of the county council declaring the Noland road of public utility and authorizing commissioners to proceed with paving plans. Action by the council was taken at a night session. Councilmen met earlier the same day and voted against the Noland road. The complaints allege that the night meeting was not a regularly convened session within the meaning of the law as notice must be given of special meetings. Hence any action, taken at the night meeting, has no legal status. Meanwhile the county has instructed Ward Shetterly, county auditor, to accept bids on the road on April 6. The project has twice been before the state board of tax commissioners on appeals of remonstrators. The first time the board disapproved a $160,000 bond issue, but after rehearing the case se/eral months later authorized commissioners to receive bids. However, final approval is being withheld by the tax commissioners.

AID RELIEF SOCIETY Motor Corps Organized for Welfare Workers. Aid to the Family Welfare Society in transporting its workers will be given Monday when a group of Indianapolis women start operation ol a motor corps. The corps will number sixty-six women when the personnel is completed. Mrs. Russell Fortune is chairman. Each corps member will be assigned a district and will pledge three to four hours’ use of her automobile to a field worker of the welfare society. Volunteers for service in the corps are needed. Women interested are asked to call Mrs. Fortune between 9 and 10 in the morning, or 5 and 6 at night, at Lincoln 7750.

CITY MINISTER DIES IN OKLAHOMA HOTEL Funeral for the Rev. R. A. Shull to Be In Nebraska. Last rites for the Rev. R. A. Shull, 59, of 2449 Pierson avenue, who died Tuesday in a hotel in Oklahoma City, Okla., will be held Friday afternoon in Lincoln, Neb. Burial will be in Ashland, Neb. Death was attributed to heart disease, according to word received here by relatives. Mr. Shull had ben in Oklahoma two months working for the board of education of the Disciples of Christ church, to obtain funds for a church in -Washington, D. C. He was a member of Masonic orders, and held pastorates in Nebraska and Oklahoma before working for the church board. His wife, Mrs. Ortha B. Shull, died eight years ago. BOBBS-MERRILL GETS TRAVEL BOOK RIGHTS Journey Through Arabian Desert Described by Thomas. Publication rights of “Alarm and Excursions in Arabia,” by Bertram Thomas, English explorer, have been awarded the Bobbs-Merrill Company of Indianapolis. Account of Thomas’ experiences in fifty-eight days’ absence from civilization, during which he crossed 900 miles of Arabian desert wilderness that had baffled explorers for a hundred years, is given in the book.

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sons having a gross income for the calendar year 1930 of $5,000, or over, or a net income for the same period (a) $1,500 or over, if married and not living with husband or wife, or (b) $3,500 or over, if married and living’ with husband or wife. A credit exemption of S4OO is allowed for each dependent. The regular rate of 1% per cent will be required this year instead of V 2 per cent, charged in 1930, because of the surplus in the treasury at that time.

ing of them, the schedules that have been adopted, and so on will be investigated. A number of airline operators who have failed to obtain air mail contracts have for some time been demanding an investigation into the methods of the postoffice department in awarding its contracts. Pigeons Beat Plane OSLO, March 4.—Even though the modern airplane has attained a very high speed, it is slow compared with the flight of pigeons. In a race from this city to Jesshim between an airplane traveling 105 miles an hour and six carrier pigeons, five of the birds beat the plane to the goal. The sixth finished in a dead heat with the plane. Air Mail Growing WASHINGTON, March 4. Planes carrying air mail in the United States last year set anew record for mail carried, according to the United States postoffice department. Total weight of mail carried on all United States lines during 1930 was 7,719,698 pounds, as compared with 5,645,680 pounds carried in 1929. Alleged Robber Held James C. Galloway, 19, Negro, 810 Drake street, today was held by police on burglary and grand larceny charges following his alleged confession to entering the Isaac J. Barrish clothing store, 334 Indiana avenue, Feb. 19.

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SENATE VOTE BACKS HOOVER SHOALS VETO 49-34 Count to Override Action Far Short of Two-Thirds. By United Press WASHINGTON, March 4.—Disposition of the perennial Muscle Shoals problem has been passed on to future congresses as a result of the senate action Tuesday night in voting to sustain President Hoover’s veto of the modified Norris bill. The measure, the second govern-ment-operation bill approved by congress during the more than ten years of controversy over the Alabama power and nitrate plant, was killed despite the fact its supporters polled a majority of the senate. The 49 to 34 vote to override the veto was far short, however, of the necessary two-thirds. In vetoing the bill earlier in the day, the President also disclosed his position on the power issue as he went beyond the merits of the bill to take a strong stand against government ownership or operation of any competitive business. Senator Glenn (Rep., 111.), was the only senator to speak in suport of the veto. He denied President Hoover had violated his campaign promises and praised his courage for vetoing the bill. Sixteen Republicans and one Farmer-Laborite joined with thirtytwo Democrats in voting to override the veto. Three Democrats were aligned with thirty-one Republicans in suport of the President. The roll call follows: To Sustain the Veto (34) REPUBLICANS (31) Bingham Metcalf Carey Morrow Dale Moses Davis Oddie Deneen Partridge Fess Patterson Gillett Phipps Glenn Reed Goff Shortridre Goldsborough Smoot Gould Thomas (Idaho) Hale Townsend Hastings Vandenberg Hebert Walcott Kean Watson Keyes DEMOCRATS (3) Ransdell Tydings Steele To Override the Veto (49) REPUBLICANS (16) Blaine Jones Borah La Follette Capper McNary Cutting Norbeck Frazier Norris Hatfteld Nye Howell Robinson (Ind.) Johnson Steiwer DEMOCRATS (32) Ashurst Hayden Barkley Kendrick Black McGill Bratton McKellar Brock Pittman Broussard Robinson (Ark.) Bulkley Sheppard Caraway Smith Connally Stephens Copeland Swanson Dill Thomas (Okla.) Fletcher Trammell George Wagner Glass Walsh (Mont.) Harris Wheeler Harrison Williamston FARMER-LABOR (1) Shlpstead LEAGUE IS SLAPPED Anti-Saloon Group Hit by Report Adoption. Indiana senators Tuesday took their first and probably last slap at the Indiana Anti-Saloon League by adopting 23 to 15 a minority report for passage of the house bill making it a misdemeanor to send questionnaires to candidates for public office. Senators signing the minority report for passage were John L. Nibiack (Rep., Marion), Harry K. Cuthbertson (Dem., Howard Miami), Ira Clouser (Dem., Montgomery and Putnam) and Russell P. Kehoe (Dem., Clark, Jefferson, Ohio and Switzerland). Chairman J. Clyde Hoffman (Rep., Marion), and the majority members of judiciary A committee recommended that the bill be postponed indefinitely.

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Attendance of 500 Expected for State Meeting in Indianapolis. The social and educational department of the Indiana Farm Bureau has compleu-d plans for a conference of local leaders in Indianapolis March 25 to 27, inclusive. Mrs. Charles W. Sewell, Otterbein, chairman of the committee, states that the three-day program will offer discussions from state and national authorities on farm organization and especially conducting successful county and township meetings, around which rural communities in Indiana are building social programs. W. H. Settle, bureau president, will open the conference with an address at 10 a. m., Wednesday, March 25. He will be followed by Mrs. Sewell, who will discuss “The Value of Planned Programs.” M. S. Winder, executive secretary, American Farm Bureau Federation, will discuss “Parliamentary Fundamentals.” Thursday morning, “Publicity in Farm Bureaus” will be the subject of James R. Moore, editor of the Hoosier Farmer. Other speakers on publicity features will be Ray D. Everson, Indianapolis; T. R. Johnston, Purdue university; E. J. Hancock, Greensburg; I. H. Hull, manager Indiana Farm Bureau Co-Op-erative Association, Indianapolis, and Mrs. R. L. McNeal, Russiaville. In the afternoon, M. C. Townsend, state director of organization, will talk on “How to Select and Prepare Farm Bureau Talks.” Dr. Ada Schweitzer of the State Board of Health will discuss child health projects. L. A. Pittenger, president, Ball State Teachers’ college, Muncie, will talk on “No Substitute for Individual Responsibility” at the evening session. The final session Friday morning will consist of brief talks on social and educational projects for the coming year by Mrs. Lillie Scott, Slayton; Mrs. Ida Chenoweth, Otterbein. Mrs. C. C. Carpenter, Union City; Mrs. Alice Womacks, Valparaiso; Mrs. Calvin Perdue, Acton, and Mrs. W. C. Roberts, Heltonville. L. L. Needier, secreta*— +*-easurer, will make a final summary of the meeting leaders which will constitute the last number on th~ program. It is expected 500 men and women will attend. SIGNS OLEO BILL 10 Cents a Pound Levy Is Placed on Colored Product. By United Press WASHINGTON, March 4.—President Hoover today signed the bill levying a tax of 10 cents a pound on all colored oleomargarine, whether its color is natural or artificial. The measure was passed in the last days of congress. Western dairy interests claim the law will mean millions of dollars to that industry. CATHEDRAL IS VISITED Scottish Rite Delegations Inspect Edifice; Last of Series. Scottish Rite delegations from the First, Second and Third congressional districts visited the cathedral Tuesday night, marking the end of a series of inspections conducted this winter. Leaders of the groups were William S. Lowry, Monticello; Walter S. Coppage, Crawfordsville, and Ivor/ C. Tolle, Lebanon.

Call for Fair Play Wins Public Support / The appeal of the railroads for equality of competition in transportation has won the support of the public. from From press, platform, mail and L. A. Downs, personal interview has come apPresfdent, proval of the aggressive declaralllfnois Central System. tion of the railroads This response shows that th American people, reallre that: No other transportation set-up can permanently supplant the railroads; Without subsidies or other un#fair advantages much of the railroads’ competition could not A square deal in transportation is the only way in which the interest of the public itself can be - j ... . T - T fairly served. Constructive criticism and suggestions are Invited. / I J - m Chicago, March 2, 1931 THE ILLINOIS CENTRAL SYSTEM A busy railroad is the public’s best assurance of cheap, safe and efficient transportation, and of employment, taxes and purchases in large volume.

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RECEIVER WILL NOT ESTIMATE BANK PAYMENTS Misunderstanding Would Be Result, Says Washington Company Official. Any attempt now to prophesy the date or amounts of money that will be available to depositors of the Washington Bank and Trust Company would result only in m'ninderstanding and disappointment. Brandt C. Downey, receiver, declared in a preliminary report to Circuit Judge Harry O. Chamberlin today Since becoming receiver for the defunct institution. Nov. 15, Downey said he had examined available evidence of ownership of assets listed by bank commissioners, and assumed charge of them. Complicated Situation “When the transfer to me was completed I found myself controlling as receiver, total assets of approximately $3,800,000, and custodian of about $4,600,000 as trustee for others,” his report stated. “Os the assets roughly one-half were pledged to secure certain liabilities, leaving assets of the book value at $1,900,000, against $2,100,000 for unsecured liabilities. Os the total liabilities of $3,400,000, about 75 per cent, or $2,500,000 was In the form of deposits.” The situation was complicated by the fact that the company during late years was surrounded by a group of more than twenty companies closely linked with its affairs, said Downey. Discusses Real Estate Discussing liquidation of investments on real estate Downey pointed out he assumed the receivership during a depression in which real estate values were shrunken, and said he would investigate each piece of property. On taking charge of the property, Downey said he found an indebtedness to the Fletcher American bank of $190,000, with $450,000 of its better assets pledged as collateral. This debt was retired Dec. 31, to prevent further expenditure for interest and possession of important assets by a third party.