Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 253, Indianapolis, Marion County, 1 March 1932 — Page 5

MARCH 1, 1932.

BAD WEATHER CAUSES MOST PLANE CRASHES Air Lines Sometimes Dodge Strict Caution Limit to Keep Schedules. In a hnrrv? Tak* a plane. But ta it *afe?. Thi* i* the flmt of a series disrussinr the safety of airplane travel. BY ERNIE PYLE Scripps-Howard Staff Writer WASHINGTON, March I.—Just how safe is travel on America’s air transport lines? Are the operators exercising every possible precaution? Will air travel grow safer in the future? What about the parachute? These questions are being asked with increasing concern, following the recent series of disastrous winter accidents in the west. An analysis of all fatal accidents on the airline since the beginning of 1931 should give some light on the subject. In the last fourteen months, there have been nineteen fatal crashes—ten of them involving pasengers, the other nine mail pilots only. Total fatality list—sl persons, divided into 33 passengers and 18 pilots. ' Caused by Weather Os these nineteen crashes, all but iwo were caused by bad weather. In most cases weather was the sole cause; in some cases ■weather was combined with structural failure, or errors in piloting, or the mere whims of fate. But in seventeen of the nineteen latal crashes bad weather was the original cause of the trouble. From that, it would appear that airline planes are trying to push through too dangerous weather. There is some background for such a belief. Airline traffic is really absurdly light. The operators are trying desperately to build up traffic. It, generally is agreed that the public en masse shuns air travel, not so much because of fear or cost, as the irregularity and undependability of the service. Often one hears the remark: "If you have to be somewhere at a certain time, you better take a train.” Caution Sometimes Violated 80, it is not inconceivable that the airlines, in their desire to set up a record of dependability that would approach that of train service, occasionally might go a shade past the line of strictest caution. Seventeen fatal weather crashes in fourteen months would seem to bear that out. No airline operator or pilot, of course, consciously pushes into weather from which he knows he won’t come back. Pilots are not eager to die. Operators desire safety as much as any one else, for every crash hurts their business. Most airplanes and pilots obey ae closely as possible the commerce department’s regulations concerning flying in bad weather. Still, chances are taken and it can not be denied. The government could set up 10,000 rules and regulations, and yet the minute a nlane is off the ground, the pilot is ‘ on his own.” Up to Pilot He alone is aware of the conditions under which he is flying; he alone can make his decisions, government legislators can’t make them for him then. “Taking chances” undoubtedly caused some of the seventeen fatal weather crashes. Others undoubtedly were unavoidable. But safety and safety measures constantly are increasing. The government. as well as the airlines themselves, is surrounding aviation with a maze of precautions and safety devices. Millions of miles now are fllown for every fatal crash. During the fourteen months in which those nineteen crashes killed fifty-one people, the airlines of this country flew approximately 48,000,000 miles and carried more than half a million passengers. Next—Airplanes Can Not Whip (be Weather. Woman Flier Hops K;t I nilnl Press HONGKONG. March I.—The German aviator. Miss Von Etzdorf, took off from Hongkong today on a flight to Berlin by way of India.

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ALTHOUGH there is a pronounced tendency among the supporters of Paul V. McNutt to disparage and discount the strength or the effect of the candidacies of Mayor Wood Posey of Terre Haute, and John Fredrick, Kokomo manufacturer, for the Democratic Governor nomination, they would better not kid themselves. True enough that McNutt is out in front, but Posey and Fredrick are late starters and have not had opportunity to complete their organizations. Posey has the advantage of having as campaign manager “Little Dick” Werneke, veteran of muny a political fray, whose astuteness never has been discounted by his opponents. Fredrick’s record in the 1926 and 1928 campaigns shows that he never has been niggardly with his expenditures. Money never is a bad thing to have in politics, in a primary or a battle for delegates. • tt a tt Those close to Werneke declare that he is positive that Posey will come into the convention with at least 350 votes; while Fredrick’s friends say there is possibility that he may have enough to effect a deadlock. Os course, Marion county holds the key position, with its 205 delegates. The dope is that leaders of the Marion county organization intend to cast at least 190 votes for Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan, as a complimentary gesture. Sullivan has gained friends by his vigorous fight against the utilities, and if other candidates do not take an outspoken stand against the gouging tactics of the power interests, the Indianapolis mayor may get the benefit of a concerted movement for nomination. 8 CITY BABIES BORN ON LEAP YEAR DAY They’ll Have First Birthdays, in 1936; Boys Lead Girls. Eight Indianapolis children, born here Monday, will celebrate their first birthdays in 1936, despite the fact they actually will be four years old. The leap year day boys outnumbered the girls, six to two. tons were born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Hudson, 1268 Eugene street; Mr. and Mrs. John P. McNally, 22 South Tuxedo street; Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Miedema, 1022 Arsenal’avenue; Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Clifton, R. R. 17, Box 152; Mr. and Mrs. Everett Houck, 21 East Caven street; Mr. and Mrs. Edward Riley, 3209 West Tenth street. Mr. Riley is a cousin of the late James Whitcomb Riley. Daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coffman, New Palestine, at the Coleman hospital, and to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Keylor, 1309 Leonard street. ENROLLMENT IS OPEN FOR MILITARY CAMP Service Club Directs Enlistment; 105 Is County Quota. Enrollment of candidates for citizens' military training camps was under way in Marion county today. Enrollment opened Monday, under auspices of the Indianapolis Service Club. Norman Metzger was named county chairman, and David H. Jennings, civilian aid to the secretary of war. The Indiana quota is 5,600 and 105 will be permitted to attend from this county. Age limits are 17 to 29. Applications are being received at 510 Meridian Life building.

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JAPANESE PLAY WILY ROLE TO AVOIDBOYCOTT Backdown at Shanghai Will Improve Her Position Diplomatically. BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS Scripps-Howard Foreign Ediior WASHINGTON, March I.—Japan’s partial backdown at Shanghai will not bring to an end the Sino-Japanese conflict, even if the peace moves there succeed, in the opinion of observers here. Confronted with the strong possibility of international isolation and a world-wide boycott at the hands of the League of Nations day after tomorrow, Nippon is seen as making an eleventh-hour effort 1 to head off the growing demand for > sanctions. If a trude can be arranged at Shanghai without too much loss of face, Japan stands to strengthen her position tremendously, so far as the great powers are concerned —that is to say, diplomatically. At the same time she will free her hand for consolidating her hold o n Manchuria and Eastern Mongolia. Small Nations Demand Action i A bloody Japanese offensive at Shanghai well might force the league assembly to apply Article 16 of the covenant, despite the opposition of Great Britain and France. There are fifty-four members of the league, with representatives already waiting in Geneva. The great majority of these nations are said to be out of patience with what they charge is the weakness of the league council. They are insisting on sanctions, beginning with the withdrawal of ambassadors from Tokio and the boycott. Britain and France have been trying to hold the smaller nations back, but while they have succeeded thus far in doing so, it was by no means certain that they could continue to stem the tide after The assembly meets Thursday. World Opinion Split On the question of Japan’s Manchurian activities, world opinion is divided. The United States is hostile to annexation, but Europe cares little what happens there. The only European power claiming a sphere of interest in that region is Russia. For the most part, the rest of Europe would welcome Japanese interference. Britain and France are the only two European powers, aside from Russia, in a position to oppose Japan in Manchuria. And they will not oppose her. Their interests are in middle and south China. Russia, it is believed, was not without influence in the situation at Shanghai. Reports from widely separated sources indicate that Russia is far from the disinterested party she thus far has pretended to be.

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P.-T. A. LISTS MEETINGS FOR COMING WEEK Judge Baker’s Secretary Will Speak to Group at School 1. “Factors Contributing to the Deinquency of Youth” will be the subject of an address by Miss Hazel McCollum, secretary to Criminal Judge Frank P. Baker, at a ParentTeacher Association meeting at School 1 Wednesday at 3:15. The primary department, directed by Mrs. Carl Miller, teacher, will give a program of drills. Other meetings scheduled: Dr. T. F. Reavis of Butler university will speak at School 10 Wednesday at 3:15. There also will be a program of patriotic songs. The Rev. Walter G. Proctoer will speak at School 12 Wednesday at 3:15. The subject will be “Co-operation of the Home, Church and School in the Protection of Youth.” The story of the Twentythird Psalm also will be given by pupils. Miss Helen Davies will speak at School 14 Wednesday at 3:15 on “The Advantages of the Modern Laundry.” There will be music by the school orchestra, directed by Miss Dorothy Ziegner Miss Elizabeth Mason will speak on “George Washington” at School 20 Wednesday at 3:15. There also will be a patriotic program by pupils and teachers. Mrs. Alexander Jameson will give an illustrated talk on nutrition at School 21 Wednesdav at 2:30. There also will be a playlet by the pupils, directed bv Mrs. Alma True. School 30 will meet ’Wednesday. The business meetine. at 2:30 will be held at the building, after which there will be adjournment to the Children's museum, where the program will be held. Paul C. Stetson, superintendent of schools, will speak at School 33 Wednesdav at 3. Music will be furnished bv the Whittier choir, an organization composed of seventh and eighth grade punils. The

Scot-Free? By United Press NEW YORK, March 1,Twin brothers, Morris and Maurice Ferguson, seamen, protested so effectively at the free service, entertainment and food given them at the charitable New York Port Society for Seamen that they were locked up. More and better food, they said they wanted, because they thought they were entitled to more than they got. The brothers Ferguson said they were Scots.

program will be followed bv the annual spring tea. A safety meeting will be held Friday night at School 35. Lieutenant Frank Owen, with his singing and dancing assistants. will furnish the program. There also will be music bv the Mothers’ chorus and a playlet. “Dance of the Dolls.” by children of the 2AB grade, under direction of Miss Ruth Snider, teacher. Dr. Amy Chen, native Chinese, will speak on the “Past and Present of China" at School 51, Wednesday at 2:30. Review of the hook “Are You Training Your Child to Be Happy” will be given at School 53. Wednesday at 3:05. There also will be a musical program by pupils. Parents may visit the rooms from 2 to 3. Albert Stamp will speak at a meeting at School 73, Wednesday at 7:30. Mrs. Harry J. Blackmore will speak on “Eskimos as They Are” at School 76. Wednesdav at 2:30. Music will be furnished by Shortridge high school. Meeting of School 83 will be held Wednesday at 3. OidaMO? Beware Kidney Acidity If you feel old and run-down from Waking Up Nights, Backache, Leg Tains, Nervousness. Stiffness, or Irritation, caused by Kidney Acidity, use quick-acting Cystex (Siss-tex). Often shows big improvement in 24 hours. Guaranteed to satisfy completely or return empty box and get money back. Only 75c at druggists.—Advertisement.

Caught, by His Teeth By United Press CHICAGO, March I.—James Murray, a tall, handsome man with even, pearly teeth, was held on rob-

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bery charges today. He was held because Mrs. Julia Goldberg said she recognized his perfect teeth, despite the fact she was robbed in December, 1929.