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FRANCE FACES CHALLENGE BY GREATBRITAIN London Ready to Demand Showdown, at Parley Over Week-End. POLICIES AROUSE IRE Paris Must Show Desire to Co-Operate or Entente Cordiale Will End. BY WILLIAM PHILIP SIMMS ScrlDDt-Ifoward Foreirn Editor WASHINGTON, April 1. Having staged a miraculous, though partial, recovery from the tailspin into which she appeared to have gone a year ago. Great Britain is seen here as planning for an early showdown with France. Over the week-end, at London. Premier Andre Tardieu of France, and Premier Ramsay MacDonald of Great Britain, together with their cabinet associates, will gather for a conference. Just exactly what they will talk about has not been stated definitely. A Danubian customs union probably will be discussed. Reparations and war debts will be mentioned. The economic plight of Europe will form a background. But the belief is that, In a diplomatic manner Britain will let France know that unless she, France, shows greater willingness to co-operate, the entente cordiale which has existed for years between the two countries will be off. Britain to “Call” France It Is not a question of strained relations or ill will. Britain and France still are on good terms. But French influence has grown to almost dominant proportions in the last two jor three years, while Britain’s has waned. At times French policy has ridden roughshod over the British. Now Britain is said to be about ready for an understanding. It long has been traditional British policy never to permit any one nation, or group of nations, across the English channel, to become too strong—if she could prevent it. Her own safety, she has felt, was at stake. She generally has acted, therefore, as a sort of balance of power to maintain the European equilibrium. When Russia and Fiance opposed her in Egypt and elsewhere, Britain sided with Germany and the triple alliance. Later, when Germany was seen as bidding supremacy in Europe, Britain joined hands with France. She formed the entrn.t? cordiale. and made up toßus- '•! . France’s ally. France in Saddle Today, France Is hailed as the dominant power of Europe. She has the largest army, the most powerful air force, and more gold in her treasury than all the other countries of Europe combined. Great Britain included. In the last twelve months. Britain has found France rather disinclined to play the European game with her. Wheh Austria, for example, was about to go bankrupt and Britain proposed her rescue. France opposed a loan unless and until Austria made certain political promises. Austria refused and would have gone on the rocks but for England. Whereupon. France got back at England by wtihdrawing gold. At the Geneva arms conference, Britain sees France as unreasonable; also on the matter of German reparations and in various other directions. France, in British opinion, is too inclined to try to dominate the whole financial, political, economic, and military situation of Europe alone. Now, It is believed. Britain Is about to talk turkey. For a long time she was not in position to do so. Her budget was out of balance and the future seemed dark. People were saying that she was through. Britain to Take Hand Now with her budget balanced, expenses cut and for the moment apparently out of harm’s reach, so far as France is concerned, she is seen as back once more in the European poker game. When the cards are dealt again, a hand must be dealt to her and that hand she intends to play in the old way. If France, backed by her ailtes of the little entente and Poland, ignora Britain, Britain soon may be found lined up with Germany, Italy and Germany’s former allies, if Fance will listen to reason and will co-operate with Britain, well and good. t It is believed that such will be the drift of the week-end conversations at London between British and French statesmen. CALL PARLEY SESSION Naionalist Council to Discuss Planks for Platform. Planks in a platform proposed for the National party, including abolition of all taxes and of the township as a governmental unit, will be discussed at a state advisory council meeting to be held Tuesday night at 2315 West Troy avenue, on call of John Zalind. national i chairman, and Mabel Laßue. secretary. The party, according to Zahnd. plans to place a ticket of state office candidates and an aspirant for the United States senate In the field, and win choose a permanent state chairman at the meeting. GAS TAX REVENUE t.ESS March Figures Show $35,000 Drop Over Last Year. First drop in gasoline tax revenues since Floyd E. Williamson took office as state auditor was recorded today with the anouncement of March totals made by Joseph M. Treacy, state gas collector in Williamson’s office. March total was given as $1,189,960.2 J. a decrease of $35,863.78 from the total for March, 1931. Consumption dropped 578,596 gallons.

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New York Central’s Chief Says Waste Elimination Being Effected. Increased efficiency will bring railroad operation to anew peak this summer, according to E. F. Williamson, president of the New York Central lines, who is in Indianapolis today for an inspection of local properties. “Less waste is the answer of the New York Central to depression, ’ he declared. “I don’t know when the railroad men will get back the 10 per cent of their w-ages which they voluntarily gave up Feb. 1. There is no immediate prospect of a return to a higher wage. Os course, we can hope.” Admits They Have Place Effects of competition of busses and trucks still is to be determined, Williamson believes. “Undoubtedly busses and trucks have a place in the transportation system,” he admitted, ‘‘but I do not believe they can compete with the railroads in long distance carrying.” Any change in the Volstead law would have no effect on the railroad business, in Williamson's opinibn. “We noticed no change in employes when the eighteenth amendment was passed, and we would have no fear of drunken trainmen if the law were to be modified or repealed,” he said. Williamson arrived in Indianapolis, accompanied by a group of other railroad officials, Thursday. The party was entertained Thursday night at a dinner at the Indianapolis Athletic club. Other Officials Here The other officials in the party are Charles S. Millard, vice-presi-dent of the Big Four; H. A. Worcester, resident vice-president; R. E. Dougherty, vice-president in charge of improvements and developments; Philip T. White, assistant general manager; J. E. Anderson, traffic manager, and J. W. Wilds, Williamson’s secretary. Indianapolis men who were present at the dinner given by Kinghan were C. L. Kirk, Edgar Evans, Frank D. Stalnaker, P. C. Reilly, J. P. Frenzel Jr., Boyd Gurley, G. M. Williams, R. S. Sinclair, H. C. Atkins, Arthur V. Brown, Warren C. Fairbanks, William G. Irwin. James F. Carroll, Samuel B. Sutphin and Elmer Stout. WIDOW WINS ESTATE 15-Year Court Fight Ends for Soldiers Insurance. Fifteen-year court battle over the estate of an Indianapolis man killed in the World war ended today when Probate Judge Smiley N. Chambers adjudged Mrs. Tressie Barr, 31, of Franklin, 111., as his widow, and awarded her $3,000 remaining in the estate. Four relatives of the man, Delmar Davis, contested distribution of the estate to Mrs. Barr, alleging she lived with Davis only five days before being separated when Davis enlisted in the United States army in 1916. Mrs. Barr married a second time. At the hearing. Chambers held Mrs. Barr to be legal recipient of the estate over claims of the relatives. two brothers and two sisters of Davis.

RAGING SEAS HALT RACE WITH STORK

By United Press HULL, Mass., April I.—A doctor, who battled unsuccessfully against a seventy-five-mile gale to reach stormbound Boston light before the stork visited the young unattended wife of an assistant keeper, planned another desperate attempt today. The woman was unattended by doctor or nurse, reports to the mainland said. The tiny lighthouse is on an island two miles off Point Allerton. Thursday night, Mrs. Ralph C. Norwood. 27. waited anxiously on the island while Dr. Walter H. Sturgis, of Sturgis hospital in this village, battled to reach her. Coast guardsmen helped him. The seas had subsided today and telephone reports from the island were that the baby had not arrived and that Mrs. Norwood's condition remained abovit the same. One of the wildest wind storms in months was raging Thursday night when the doctor received the emergency call. This did not deter him. He hurried to Point Allerton coast guard station. Captain George A. Josephs quickly prepared a thirtyfoot power surf boat. With the doctor and the captain wj£L Walter Silvia, a registered nurse, and three coast guardsmen.

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BALANCE THE I BUDGET, PLEA OF DEMOCRATS Baker, Cox, Murray, Ritchie and McAdoo Unite in . Urging Action. CITE NEED FOR THRIFT Increased Economy Should Parallel Tax Rise, Say Party Leaders. The United Frees solicited the rtews of * group of prominent Democrats on | the question of necessity of balancing ! the national budget. From men high in | the councils of the party came word today showing that they regard ialaneI ing as imperative to the national welfare and as a foundation for subsequent prosperity. The United Press presents herewith an article eontaining the piles to the questionnaire. tCoovrieht. 1932. bv United Press! NEW YORK, April I.—Democrats, prominent in the party's life, some of them present or past potential contenders for the presidency, went on record today sturdily for balancing of the national budget. Some emphasized, too, a need for government economy, paralleling higher taxes. Answering a questionnaire of the United Press as to their views on necessity for such balancing, the group, including former Governor James M. Cox of Ohio, Governor William H. Murray of Oklahoma, Governor Albert C. Ritchie of Maryland, former Secretary of Treasury William G. McAdoo, agreed on the fundamental need for balancing. Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York did not reply. Some contended this must be the forerunner of any return to prosperity; others included sharp warning of consequences if this balancing were not achieved quickly. Sober Thought Urged Cox declared, “a nation with a drunken sailor’s idea of finances does not promote confidence,” and suggested that the tax bill nownearing finality in congress represents laying of a specific sales tax instead of a general sales tax, beaten last week in the house. The specific method, he said, will prove more unpopular than the general. He counseled his party colleagues that “if the sober second thought is not found by Democrats, both in and out of congress, * pretty soon, they will become historic as Mr. Hoover’s Santa Claus.” Baker contended that the United States has no “higher duty at this moment than to balance the budget,” adding that “this means not merely providing additional revenues from new sources, but reducing expenditures.” Ranked of First Importance Murray, while holding balancing the budget will not restore prosperity, regarded this method as “better for the future weal than to increase the bonded debt.” Ritchie said he regarded balancing as “of first importance in and essential to any sound program for economic recovery.” McAdoo argued that it is “highly desirable to balance the budget,” but he believed farmers should have proper tariff protection as a basis for recovery, adding: “All the remedies emanating thus far from Washington create no new wealth and therefore are superficial and unavailing. Prosperity will not trickle down from the top; it must begin with the grass roots.” THREE ARE INJURED IN TWO TRAFFIC MISHAPS Lad Runs Into Side of Auto; Two Others Are Hurt in Crash. A boy was injured seriously and a girl and a woman were injured in two accidents Thursday night, according to police. James Pullian, 12, of 2509 Turner street, suffered loss of his nose when he ran into the side of an automobile driven by John Cash, 63, of 3659 Crescent street, near his home. The youth is in city hospital. When two cars collided at Thirteenth and Bellefontaine streets, Beatrice Jones, 23. and Dorothea Jones. 5, both of 849 College avenue, incurred cuts and bruises.

A dory was carried for possible use in landing on the island. Bucking a 75-mile gale from the south, the boat reached the light only after a hard battle. It approached to within 100 feet, but could go no farther. For two hours the men battled the boiling sea and crashing surf, trying vainly to get close enough to make possible a desperate dash for shore. Unable to land, they reluctantly turned back to Hull to await calmer seas. Mrs. Norwood, though only 27, has six children.

WAR PRISONER GETS CROWN FOR SUPERB AUDACITY

lONDON. March 31. The ' whereabouts of the most impudent prisoner of the World war is being sought by Orts-Kom-mandur Rudolf Stamps in his newly published war reminiscences. The former prisoner, a British "Tommy.” apparently walked right out of jail under the very no6e of his guard, and Stamps, in his admiration, is anxious to trace him. ‘‘There were 400 prisoners in the Belgiajgucamp,” writes Stamps. "One morning a Tommy stole a

INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 1932

STALIN—WORLD’S BIGGEST BOSS

Russia’s Dictator Rode to Power in Ruthless Ways

This Is the first of a series of two articles shoot the tenth anniversary of Joseph Stalin’s election as general secretary of the Communist party. resnMnr in his accession to the control of the Soviet Union. BY MILTON BRONNER >'EA European Manarer London, April I.— April 2is a red letter day in the “Red history” of Russia. It is the tenth anniversary of the election of Joseph Stalin as general secretary of the Communist party. The celebration is of international significance for three reasons. First, Stalin is by all odds the most powerful dictator in the world today—in fact the most powerful the world has seen in recent times. The anniversary also finds him deeply intrenched and more powerful than ever. Second, the man Stalin himself, who is one of the most fascinating and interesting figures in history. Third—and perhaps the most important one —it marks the near completion of the so-called fiveyear plan. The anniversary also creates speculation as to the success of this plan. As to Stalin, he still rules Russia with an iron clasp, despite the claim of his former colleague and present bitter foe, Leon Trotski, that Stalin’s rule at Moscow is crumbling. The exiled Trotski from his island retreat a$ Prinkipo, Turkey, in a recent statement said Stalin’s action in making his exile perpetual was a confession that his power was waning. u n u TROTSKI believes his ideas. which are barred, but manage to be smuggled into Russia, are gaining and are doing much to weaken the personal position of the party secretary. Neither Stalin’s name nor his position is quite what it seems to be. When he was chosen secretary of the party in 1922, he was a long way from being ruler of Russia. He was one of the influential members of the Communist party, but there were others who ranked far above him. Secretary general as a name doesn’t signify any particular influence. The name, also, isn’t exactly genuine. Stalin—he’s 53—was born Josef Wissarionowitsch Dschugaschwili. He adopted the name Stalin after he had grown to manhood and was rising to power. His birthplace was Tiflis in Caucasus, Georgia. * * 0 HIS father was a cobbler and his mother had ambitions that he should become a priest. So he was sent to a seminary—doubtless by the dint of much

MINES CLOSED WITH DYNAMITE Lighting Equipment Is Wrecked in Kentucky Strife. By United Press PROVIDENCE, Ky„ April I. The Diamond and Leeter mines, near here, scenes of numerous labor outbreaks, lay idle today as the result of a dynamite attack Thursday night that destroyed all lighting equipment. Nine light poles, property of the Kentucky Utilities, were blasted, cutting all power to the mines. Providence, a town of about 4,000 population, was without electric current most of the night as result of the bombing. Mine officials laid the attack to warring labor factions. Workers in the mines of members of an unrecognized union and are paid on a $3 a day scale. With closing of bituminous mines over the midwest today, a mining boom was anticipated here. The attack, officials believed, was to forestall operations. The Diamond mine broke into prominence in 1930, when it was bombed in an airplane attack. Six months ago, the mines were bombed and machinery destroyed, forcing a temporary shutdown. No arrests have been made as results of the attacks. POLOISTS TiBATTLE Indoor Title at Stake in Fairground Tourney. Indiana indoor polo championship will be decided in the tournament to be held tonight and Saturday night at the state fairground coliseum. Proceeds from the tournament will be devoted to the unemployment relief program of the Emergency Work Committee, Inc. The program tonight starting at 8, will include music by the Butler university band, games between the Franklin Saddle and Polo Club and the Eleventh infantry team. Ft. Benjamin Harrison, and between Culver Military Academy and the Rolling Ridge Freebooters. The first game Saturday night will be between tonight’s losers, for the consolation cup, followed by tonight’s winners in the championship match. The Newsboy band will play.

suit of engineer’s overalls and a cap. "Donning them and picking up a pair of pliers and an electric bulb, he walked calmly to the main gate over which hung a huge arc lamp. For a moment he stood under the great light, examining the bulb. a a a “HT'HE sentries took him for a civilian electrician—as he had foreseen. Then he calmly walked down the fead—and that was the last we saw of him.

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self-sacrifice on the part of his parents. But Stalin wasn’t destined to be a priest. In a short time, the student was expelled for being insubordinate and for showing too much interest in radical movements. Among these movements was the collection—often by force—of money for carrying on revolutionary activities. Stalin was one of the collectors. In this movement, the future ruler of Russia learned his first lessons in Communism. He repeatedly ran afoul of the law. Several times he was arrested and sent to Siberia, only to escape and resume his revolutionary activities. Presently, Stalin organized a staff. Collections increased. Revo-

GARTERS—AND LINDY JR.

Sox-Appeal Admiral Hants Kidnapers

By United Press WASHINGTON, April I.—A little group of naval officers was gathered just outside the office of secretary Charles Francis Adams, glancing at a newspaper whic htold In large headlines of anew clew in the search for kidnaped baby Charles A. Lindbergh. “Burrage wouldn’t have dashed into this thing without first investigating every little detail thoroughly,” said one. “He’s from Missouri.” The subject of their conversation was Rear Admiral Guy Hamilton Burrage, retired, and the part he was taking in negotiations at Norfolk, Va., for the return of the baby. M M M THE man speaking had shipped under Burrage on the west coast. The others had served with him at one time or another. All were of the opinion the admiral would not have entered the kidnaping case unless “he was pretty sure of his ground.” A man who carefully scrutinized every detail, Burrage was nicknamed “Ma” by his shipmates because he used extreme care to see that every man aboard ship wore garters, and had his “jumpers”—trousers to the civilian—laced properly. At one inspection on board his ship, the admiral ordered every sailor to lift his “jumpers” leg so that he might survey the socks. M M M BURRAGE was retired at Norfolk on June 14, 1931. Although he was born and made his home at Lowell, Mass., he decided to remain near the Norfolk base —perhaps because the thought of leaving the navy was bitter. While In command at Norfolk, the admiral often would stand upon a street corner and enforce the navy yard speed limit. With his “seaman’s eye” he w ould estimate the speed at which a younger officer was traveling in his car, and then send that officer a letter informing him that he had “broken the limit.” MUM BURRAGE married young—almost as soon as navy law would permit after graduation from Annapolis. Navy pay then

‘‘l heard later on that he had gone to the house of a Belgian coal factor in Brugelette and had hidden there until in November when the British troops occupied the village. "I learned afterward that every evening he used to go out for a walk as bold as brass, flirting with the girls and talking to the men as if he owned the place. mam “TP I could meet that Tommy Al would welcome him to a holiday at my home and congratulate him on his superb insolence.

Ruthless to his enemies ~ . master politician to his followers . , . kindly father to his family ... the rugged Joseph Stalin rules Russia with that native shrewdness that finds him deeply intrenched on the tenth anniversary of hi* election as general secretary of the communistic party.

lutionary leaders were pleased, so Stalin moved up. He soon popped up as editor of a labor paper in the oil towm .of Baku on the Caspian sea. M M M THE town was filled with laborers, who became the center of the Communist propaganda. Repeatedly the paper was seized, but Stalin was accomplishing no end of work. He knew all the languages and dialects of the workers. He mingled among them. He studied them. He made them his friends. Stalin's paper became the most powerful of the Communist organs in Russia. Stalin also was learning politics. He was as practical as he

Rear Admiral G. H. Burrage

was very low, and the admiral watched every penny. When he went west to take over command of destroyers, he took •with him the full dress uniform he wore at Annapolis. He sent that suit to a tailor

CHILD TRAPPED IN MINE HOLE SAVED

By United Press RICHER, Okla., April I.—Twelve perilous hours spent wedged between the jagged rocks of a lead mine test hole left 2-year-old Gerald Collins unharmed today. The child was rescued from his dangerous plight seventeen feet below the ground in the narrow shaft after a day’s work by a frantic crew of miners working in shifts. As they bored a parallel hole in order to reach the child without dislodging the shale in which he was trapped they could hear the boy calling. “Mama, come and get me. I fell in,” in a piping voice.

He walked right out of a camp with a twelve-foot wall around It and more than twenty armed sentries guarding it. Magnificent! “His number was Kreigsgefanger 1221. and at the time of his escape there was a small amount of about 33 pfennigs owing to him from the 3 pfennigs a day pay which we paid to prisoners who worked. “He may claim that 33 pfennigs and a good Interest from me if ever this boolß should come to his notice-

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Entered • Seeond-Clara Matter at Postoffice, Indiana poll!

was hard-working. All these years he yas building quietly and effectively a political machine that was destined to give him the reins of government. When the revolution broke, he was among the leaders, although his position in the government was not important. Yet he had been called for service by no less persons than Nicolai Lenin and Trotski. mum THEN Lenin died. Stalin was elevated to be general secretary of the party. After his election, Stalin began to Increase his power. His influence was s p read through his carefully organized machine. He demonstrated that he knew as much about ward politics as any Tammany leader. And he placed his men in key positions while such men as Trotski. Kameneff and Rykoff seemingly held the authority. Soon Trotski and his friends found out that Stalin could outvote them every time and his accession as ruler of the Soviet was only a matter of time. At first, Stalin silenced his foes. Then he exiled Trotski. His position now was secure. Today he has no opposition and through a strictly disciplined organization, ha wields more power than the czar of Russia did in his palmiest days. Perhaps the most valuable asset Stalin has is his personality. He lives a quiet Spartan life, enriched by his chemistry-studying wife, and surrounded by his sturdy 11-year-old son and his small daughter who likes to hear her father tell stories. M M M HE can be ruthless and is. But to close friends, he talks easily, smiles almost to the point of a grin and works hard. He likes to read the works of Lenin and does his rough best with native shrewdness to guide the party, which he uses as his mouthpiece in carrying out orders and wishes. As the anniversary approaches, Stalin is being extolled. In fact, he is being worshiped as a hero, with elaborate eulogies being heaped upon him. So great has been this admiration that the word ‘‘vozhd” Is being coupled with his name. That was the word reserved for Lenin. It means leader if an English equivalent can be found. It suggests the Italian word “duce” as applied to Mussolini. But Stalin is more than “II Duce.” He’s Stalin, the biggest boss on earth.” .Next: The Five-Year Plan.

to be made over and the tailor, it Is said, had to be very careful or he would have punched holes in the admiral’s uniform. MUM BURRAGE disliked athletics. He was of frail physique. He spent his leisure reading and pacing the deck. Often he called younger officers and asked them to walk with him. He enjoyed telling them of his war-time experiences as a con-voy-officer. The admiral is a noted authority on seamanship and has written several books about it. GETS INSURANCE >OST Walter B. Williams Is Appointed to State Clerkship. Appointment of Walter B. Williams to the position of chief securities clerk in the insurance department was announced today by John C. Kidd, state insurance commissioner. Williams has been a field examiner. He is a son-in-law of M. E. Foley, Democratic member of the Indiana state prison board of trustees. Williams succeeds Herman B, Gray, who retired from the position due to 111 health, Kidd announced.

Gerald was Carried to the surface, wrapped in blankets and placed on a hospital cot, while 3,000 persons cheered. The glare of flood lights and electric torches illuminated the scene, “It’s you,” he screamed as Mrs. Paul Collins pushed her way through the crowd and took him in her arms. “There’s nothing wrong with the kid,” said Dr. F. V. Merriwether, who examined him. Gerald, however, was taken to the hospital at Miami for observation. Fever often follows exposure in the cold, wet earth. The entire facilities of the tristate mining area were rushed here to save Gerald. A steam shovel, a pulmotcr and air pump, a corps of doctors and miners skilled in rescue work came from surrounding mine centers. After a quick survey of the s;tuation, miners started digging a tunnel ten feet long and eight feet wide to the boy’s side. The boy’s voice grew weaker as the day passed. Fresh air was pumped to him constantly. The fact that the hole was only ten inches wide saved the boy from certain death. If he had not become wedged, he would have fallen Into a pool of water fimther down. The hole was drilled* u a test sad had been abandoned.

PRICE WAR IS LAUNCHED BY AUTOGIANTS General Motors, Ford and Chrysler Battle in Low Cost Field. CHEVROLET IS SLASHED Plymouth Also Will Sell at Lower Figure, in Bid for Business. Bp United Press DETROIT, April I.—The three largest manufacturers of automobiles—General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler—today were armed for a price war to end the depression, with the lowest prices in history. Started when General Motors lowered Chevrolet figures below Ford V-8 prices, the “war" became a three-cornered fight today, when a high official of Chrysler told the i United Press that the new Plymouth model, on display Sunday, will join both Chevrolet and Ford in lowered prices. The official said Plymouth ears, now selling for $495 upward, will be “lowered definitely in price.” He declined to quote the exact price range for the new modeL Bid for Business The price war is viewed by industrial leaders here as their greatest bid for new business. It has precipitated a general increase in activity throughout the plants of the three competing companies. More than 150,000 men were reported to be working on the new low-priced models. Thousands were given employment manufacturing accessories. Chevrolet Is In the field with a six-cylinder car, against Ford’s eight and improved four. The new Plymouth is reported to be a fourcylinder car. The Chevrolet cut, ranging from $5 to $55 on fourteen models, was announced on the eve of General Motors’ nation-wide exhibit. Chevrolet models selling at prices from $445 to $615 will be featured by the corporation in displays to be held in fifty-five cities, starting Saturday. Chevrolet Prices Slashed General Motors reduced its Chevrolet prices twenty-four hours after Ford announced his V-8 and improved four figures. The Ford V-8 models range in price from $460 to $650. Ford's new models are on display in every city in the United States. Dealers report an awakened movement, with interest divided between the Ford displays and General Motor shows. Factory prices as announced by Chevrolet are: New Old Price. Price. Roadster *475 Sport roadster 483 493 fnaeton 493 510 5-Wlndow coupe 490 343 3-Window coupe 490 533 Sport coupe 535 575 De Luxe coupe 510 560 Coach 495 545 De Luxe coach 515 560 Standard sedan 590 635 Special sedan 615 650 5-Passenger coupe 575 595 Cabriolet 595 #ls Landau phaeton 625 650 No Willys-Overland Cut By United Press TOLEDO, April I.—L. A. Miller, president of the Willys-Overland Company, announced today that his company would not enter the lowprice field price war started by Detroit manufacturers. Rock bottom in the price scale of Willys-Overland was struck last January, when reductions were announced, Miller said. The company’s budget for the year calls for total expenditures of $40,000,000. LINKE HAS OPPONENT IN BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY Dr. E. A. Tucker, a wet, is rival of Ways-Means Committee Head. A dry and wet fight for state representative looms in Bartholomew county with announcement by Dr. E. A. Tucker of Columbus that ha will oppose Hardin S. Linke, the incumbent, in the Democratic primary. Linke goes into the primary witi the prestige of having served as chairman of the house ways and means committee in 1931. He is a dry. Dr. Tucker served in the 1917 and 1918 sessions and was mayor of Columbus from 1920 to 1924. He declares for repeal of the Wright bone dry law, municipal ownership of utilities, reduction of taxes through abolition of unnecessary departments and officers and spreading the tax burden by corporate and personal income levies. He is also a supporter of the old age pension movement. OSCAR H. SMITH FILES IN RACE FOR SENATOR Attorney Advocates Rigorous Regulation of Public Utilities. Regulation of public utilities to protect the consuming public, is advocated by Oscar H. Smith, Indianapolis attorney, who filed today for the Republican nomination for state senator. Smith was one of the objector* in 1928 to the Insull $70,000,000 merger proposal which resulted in denial of the utility company's petition. He favors consolidation of tha county governmental unite and placing the county government on a more efficient basis. Equitable distribution of the tax burden is urged in his platform. Stolen Car Wrecked by Thieves Thieves who escaped after wrecking a stolen automobile as it crashed against a concrete retaining wall in an alley near 822 East Morris street, are sought by police today. The car was reported stoles from Carl Nicely. 621 East street.