Indianapolis Times, Volume 43, Number 295, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 April 1932 — Page 1

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BONUS ATTACK IS LAUNCHED BY LA GUARDIA Measure Would Not Receive Thirty Votes ‘in Secret,’ He Declares. URGES JOB INSURANCE Inflation of Currency Is Held Unfair to Veterans. By t nited Press WASHINGTON, April in.—Representative Fiorello La Guardia (Rep., N. Y.), appearing before the house ways and means committee today in opposition to the $2,000.000.000 bonus bill, declared the measure “would not get thirty favorable votes if a secret vote’’ were to be taken in the house. “I know it would not get more than that,” he said, ’and my information comes from cloakroom conversation.’’ La Guardia charged that "tremendous pressure” was being brought upon the committee by proponents oi the measure. He predicted that “before long, some people now opposing the cash bonus will come out for it for selfish and unpatriotic reasons.” La Guardia asserted that an attempt would be made to use the veterans’ bonus proposals to offset social legislation that is needed, such as superannuated pensions and unemployment insurance. Urges Job Insurance He referred to a bill he has introduced on unemployment insurance measures. “Call that a dole If you like —I don’t care,” he saidj Unemployment insurance has saved England, he said. The federal government, he declared, must take care of the superannuated worker, because unemployment in one state affects unemployment in others. La Guardia urged that his bill for unemployment insurance be substituted for the bonus legislation. He estimated that but 13 per cent of the nation’s unemployed are veterans and said all the unemployed should be benefited. “I appear here in behalf of the fi.000,000 unemployed who are not organized,” he said. "If tills was strictly a question of the bonus and finances of the country were better, I do not, believe this committee would be holding such an extended hearing,” La Guardia said. Plan Called Unfair The original bonus was for the purpose of assisting the veteran at an age when he might need assistance he maintained. i The New Yorker said he was sure legislation would be passed to rescind interest charges on, loans to veterans. Turning to the plan to issue $2,000,000,000 in currency to pay the bonus he charged it “unfair” to use the veterans for the purpose of inflating currency. “If the purpose is to inflate currency and increase commodity prices, then I say we are not playing fair with the veterans—whom we promised to pay in good honest American dollars. And those are the kind we should pay,” he shouted. “The whole financial structure is collapsing—and the legislation suggested here is no permanent cure. I do not see how we can solve unemployment by aiding the smallest percentage of the unemployed today.” The fiery little New Yorker said he considered it "novel” to oppose the bill "sponsored by my best and close legislative friends." The author of the bill is Representative Patman (Deni., Tex.) Congress has provided most generously for care of veterans, La Guardia asserted. "Every demand and every request made by veterans since 1919 has been responded to by congress.” he told the committee, tracing individual legislation. Representative Royal Johnson (S. D.) followed La Guardia in opposition to the bill. He. too, is a war veteran and he predicted passage of the bonus measure would result in a "panic,’ because such an issuance of paper currency would depreciate the value of money and gold would leave the country. Amendments Offered Johnson offered two amendments to the bill. 1. To reduce the interest rates on loans to veterans to what the money costs the veteran. 2. To permit borrowings on certificates less than two years old. Johnson said he wanted "to explode the myth" that most of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation loans went to railroads. Instead, it went to small country banks, Johnson said he believed. He suggested that a member of the corporation be called before the committee to show what has been done with the money. Rebuked by Stevens /li/ l nited Press , NEW YORK. April 18.—A veiled rebuke to those American Legion men who recently criticised his opposition to the $2,600,000,000 bonus proposal, was delivered Monday by Henry L. Stevens Jr., national commander of the legion, in a radio address celebrating successful conclusion of the organization's membership drive. Stevens referred to the war service of the legionnaires given "without the thought of what you would receive,” and said that, in his belief, the country can depend of them today. “Your country calls," Stevens said, “with the name old war-time plaintiveness. and does so with a childlike faith that you will respond.”

The Indianapolis Times Mostly cloudy and slightly warmer tonight, becoming unsettled with probably showers Wednesday.

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Eject One of Siamese Twins? Just Try It, Lady!

Bn United Press LOS ANGELES, Cal., April 19.—Because one of two Siamese twins just can’t be put off a plane, train or what - have - you without also ejecting the other, Daisy and Violet Hilton appeared to have “put one over” on the United Air Lines today. In

San Francisco, the twins made wouldn’t pay—and you can't reservations to fly to Los put just one Siamese twin off.

BRITISH BUDGET PARED SHARPLY Smallest Since 1924; No Tax Relief Seen. By I nihil Pei ss LONDON, April 19.—Great- Britain's expectation of a revision or cancellation of war debts this year clearly was indicated today by Neville Chamberlain, chancellor of the exchequer, In introducing his 1932-33 budget in the house of commons, providing for expenditures of $2,903,140,000, the smallest since 1924. Chamberlain reiterated his Feb. 2 statement of reparations and war debts policy, namely, that Britain stands for general all-round cancellation. Chamberlain’s maiden budget afforded no relief to the heavilyburdened British taxpayer. He estimated receipts at $2,896,697,000, leaving a comparative small deficit of $6,443,000. He announced “some revival of trade and employment,” but said that Britain couid not return to the gold standard for the present; there would be no relief for income taxpayers and no reduction of the tax on beer.

Bonus Series Presenting another picture of the soldiers’ bonus controversy. The Times Wednesday will print the first of a series of articles by Senator Elmer Thomas (Dem., Okla.), sponsor of the senate bill for payment of compensation at this time to World war veterans. The concluding article of (he series written by Talcotl Powell, showing the vast cost of veterans’ relief to the nation, appears today on Page 2.

NEW GOLD RUSH ON Reports of Rich Finds Near Sonora Spur Invasion. By l nited Press NOGALES, Ariz.. April 19. Drawm by rumors of a rich gold strike m the Altar valley of Sonora. Mexico, prospectors, adventurers and unemployed thronged this border city today, preparing to start for the scene. Stories were current here that gold was being placer mined at the rate of SIO,OOO a week, and that loose nuggets were being picked up in dry arroyos. They were discounted, however. Ramon Elias, Nogales capitalist, was reported to have filed claims on targe tracts and ordered equipment for mining. SEEK MURDER ~~JURY Nine Seated Tentatively in Trial of Taxi Driver. When criminal court adjourned at noon today, nine jurors had been seated tentatively for the trial of Samuel W. Wilson. R. R. 7. Box 96. former taxi driver, on charges of murdering James Steinberger, 602 South Meridian street.

Ends Life, Jotting Down Impressions as He Dies By United Press i NEW YORK, April 19— Noting his impressions and sensations down to the very moment when consciousness left him. Edward Koren, 20, despondent over a thwarted love affair, committed suicide by gas in the kitchen of his Coney Island apartment, it became known today.

Fallen from his lifeless fingers, the pencil and paper upon which he had described the approach of death, lay at his feet. The last note*read: “It is just a little after 6:30 p. m. I just turned on the gas. I am going to another world, as I am afraid to live in this one. Good-by. “Notify my sister. Miss Betty Koren and Ray Cavanaugh, both of Chicago. “The blood is beginning to pound in my temples. “It is getting warm. I can feel my heart working faster, faster, faster. My head is in trouble. I am getting a little dizzy now.

MARBLES DAY IS HERE! ENTER THE TIMES TOURNEY

IT'S springtime—and so it's MARBLES time. Officially opening the marbles season. The Indianapolis Times today announces its annual citywide tournament, to choose a winner who will represent this city in the national finals, to be played at Ocean City, N. J., in June. All boys and girls in the city of 14 and under are invited to compete. Schedules will be worked out to choose, winners in public schools, with sectional tourneys to be played on various public playgrounds, and city final matches at

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IFAIL TO SLASH | SIZE OF FLEET Naval Appropriations Bill Presented House. By I nited Press WASHINGTON, April 19.—Failure of the appropriations commit- | tee to slash funds for sea defense | was defended on the floor of the house today by Chairman W. A. j Ayres of the naval subcommittee as I a necessary precaution in the face of unstable world conditions. Ayres took the floor as the naval bill carrying $325,340,466 was presented for action. The bill is cut • only $31,000,000 below current appropriations and $15,000,000 under budget recommendations. T Jz chairman explained that his : committee had "turned from the active fleet” in its search for economy. “Admiral William V. Pratt, chief i of naval jperations,” Ayres said, “is authority tor the statement that our operating forces have been reduced to the ’danger zone.’ The committee ! is unwilling at this time to require | them to be further reduced.” The committee, in presenting its report, said it was “unwilling” to advocate further economies w’hich would curtail naval operations or the number of warships in active commission. \ It added, however, that “it is hoped” international conditions may change sufficiently “to justify such a course on the part of the i administration.” ! Half the reduction below this ! year's appropriation was recommended by President Hoover, whose economy campaign last fall caused . the United States Navy League to accuse him of “starving” the fleet. No appropriation was provided for maintenance of the veteran dirigible Los Angeles and the committee recommended that the airi ship be decommissioned. SAPP TO KEEP POST Huntington Man Reappointed to Highway Board. Governor Harry G. Leslie today announced reappointment of Arthur H. Sapp, Huntington. Republican, as a member of the state highway j commission. Appointed in 1928 to serve during the unexpired term of Jess.Murden, who retired. Sapp this week completed his fourth year in the office. Sapp was reported being groomed as Leslie's choice for the governorship candidacy. BEER BILL SUFFERS Committee Votes 7-4 for Unfavorable Report. By f nited Press WASHINGTON, April 19.—The senate manufactures committee voted today, 7 to 4, to report unfavorably to the senate the Bingham bill legalizing manufacture and sale of 4 per cent beer. Senator Bingham (Rep., Conn.) said if all [committee members had been pres- [ ent‘ his bill would have lost by only one vote. 7 to 6.

! “I picked this chair because it is comfortable to sit in while the gas is on. Just sitting back and relaxing. It won’t be long now. “I want to be buried in these clothes. “I am going, going, going. Ha. ha, ha!” There followed a long, undecipherable scrawl, trailing off across the paper. Koren, who inhaled gas from six jets, dressed himself carefully in clean linen and a well-pressed suit before turning on the gas.

a central location in late May or early June. Hundreds of marble shooters took part in the Indianapolis pre - liminaries last year and a greatly augmented entry list is expected this year. So start your practicing now, as you may be the lucky one to get this great vacation trip to the New Jersey summer resort in June. M • * ON vacant lots, on school grounds, and in home back yards, scores of lads will be practicing in a few days to sharpen their eyes, Umber up their

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Angeles. But when they arrived at the airport, they had only one ticket. Bewildered officials permitted them to board the plane. When S. A. Stimpson, traffic manager, heard of it, he radioed Peggy Burns, plane hostess, to collect for another ticket. But Daisy and Violet

UTILITY GOUGE IS DENOUNCED BY ROOSEVELT ‘Little Man’ Is Paying Too Much, 5,000 Told at Northwest Rally. PROPOSES U. S. CONTROL New Yorker Dubious Over Entry at This Time to World Court. By United Press ST. PAUL, Minn., April 19.—Gov- ! ernor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York today stood by his fight for : economic justice for the “forgotten ' man,” but made it clear he favors a public policy that is a true ''concert of interests.” He replied before an audience of 5.000 in the northwest’s largest political rally to veiled charges of demagogy made by his fellow contender for the Democratic presiden- ! tial nomination, former Governor Alfred E. Smith. “I plead not for class control, but \ for a true concert of interests,” Roosevelt said. “Two weeks ago, I I said we were facing an emergency I today more grave than that of war. : This I repeat.” He quoted Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson and his distant relative, Theodore Roosevelt, as the “three Americans w'ho are chiefly outstanding for the universality of their interest and of their knowledge.” For Common Man Each, he said, sympathized with | the problems of the common man. ! Each believed one class should not be set up against another, j “It is to this national community of interest that we should dedicate ourselves. If that be treason, make the most of it,” he said. Governor Roosevelt revealed that he feels the United States’ entry in the League of Nations is at this time ‘“unrealizable.” Roosevelt’s address: Attacked present public utility capital structures and corporate development. Declared for strict government control of utilities and government operation in cases where satisfactory conditions for private operation could not be obtained. Decried electricity rates to small consumers as too high. Favors Waterways Demanded construction of a Creat Lakes-to-the-seas waterway with ultimate provision of outlets via both the St. Lawrence and the all-American route. Asked a scientific tariff policy based on reciprocal exchange of goods. “I am pleading.” said Roosevelt, “for a policy broad enough to include every part of our economic structure. A policy that seeks to help all simultaneously, that show's | an understanding of the fact there are millions of our people who can not be helped by merely helping employers because they are. not employes—the farmers, the small business man, the professional people. “In much of our present plans there is too much disposition to mistake the part for the w'hole, the head for the body.” Potent in Four States He devoted part of his speech to a discussion of the St. Lawrence waterways development. In the northwest sentiment for the canalization of the lower St. Lawrence to give the area direct access to the sea has been strong. The issue is most potent politically in the four states which sent delegations to the dinner. The New York executive said he favored development of both the St. Law'rence and the so-called allAmerican seaway and oaid the most important factor w r as not which plan w'as started first, but actual w'ork on one of them. A major portion of the Governor’s address was concerned w'ith the public utility isue. Roosevelt declared himself for strict regulation and government operation in cases where private interests re- ! fused to operate on w'hat seemed to be a reasonable basis. Should Step In “The government itself should not engage in the utility business if it can find private initiative and private capital willing to undertake the business for a reasonable and fair return on the capital necessary,” Roosevelt said. “If the government is not able to find private individual or corporations willing to do this then government must step in and do it itself. ‘lt is a simple fact that in thousands of cases throughout the United States, electiic utility companies have sought to and in many cases have succeeded in obtaining permission to charge rates which will bring an unnecessarily large return, not on the cash investment, but on a definite inflation of capital.”

thumbs and perfect their aim for this big contest. Rules for the tourney, which you should know before you start earnest practice, will be printed in full in The Times within a few days. Winner of the city final match, will be the guest of The Times for a week on his trip east. He will visit New York. Philadelphia, Valley Forge, and Ocean City, meeting champions from many other cities, spending a week of glorious adventure, enjoying modern travel, staying at the best hotels, and participating in every

‘NEW ORLEANS OR BUST!’ City Youths Sail Adventure-Hunting

' "'• •*' * * v ’ ’ \ • , ’ > * % .v. ' *’ * % : of i?.rd. a ban.io. phonograph aari ~ ’ *l^* an old horn formed the provisions and amusement devices packed in the hold ot (he S. S. _

THE depression, panic or whatever economists call these squirming days, sailed away from Indianapolis today and it took four Beech Grove youths to shove the rickety old boat on its way. In a scow manned with a sail and labeled in huge letters “Panic” and “Depression,” four unemployed youths of Beech Grove started to float their troubles away, en route to New' Orleans. The youths are Frank Wiley, Scott Lavelle, Burney Wiley and Lucien Marksburv. Fifty pounds of potatoes, cans of iard, a banjo, phonograph and an old horn formed the provisions and amusement devices packed in the hold of the “S. S. Depression.” U * tt THE youths built the boat out of odd pieces of lumber. “And I wouldn’t be surprised if some dark night they didn’t, hook the end of some vacant chicken house to build her,” shouted H. A. “Red” Terrell, town marshal of Beech Grove, as he and group of the tow'n’s citizens saw the boys out of port on White river near the Southport road. “Were going to New Orleans. Expect to get there in a month’s time by floating dow'n the White river to the Wabash, into the Ohio river, and on into the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico,” the youths related as they packed their luggage and shipped oars. “We’re going to earn money playing at picture show's at towns along the river. Wilder’s a mean banjo player, they declared. m * n AND as every expedition has to have its “the one-we-left-behind” the “S. S. Depression” has Harry Beunagle, Beech Grove fireman. Harry was one of the boatw'rights that caulked the Depression to withstand the river sw'eJls. He planned to go along but at the last minute was found on the bank w'aving farewell w'ith a none-too-dry handkerchief. “Got cold feet. He’s a fireman, not a sailor, and there’s no fire to put out on that scow,” whispered Marshal Terrell as the breeze picked up the Depression’s canvas and bore her and her crew around a river bend and out of sight. WORK ON TAX DEADLINE Officials Confer, in Hope of Obtaining Extension. No action has been taken to defer the county tax payment deadline, Timothy P. Sexton, county treasurer, said today, but added conferences are being held in an effort to stretch the time limit, should “the law” make it possible.

Find $32,917 on Beggar Nabbed Peddling Pencils By United Press NEWARK, N. J?. April 19.—Cautious Tony Misiak. who waited until three months after his wife left him to celebrate the event, fretted today lest she or President Hoover, who had warned against hoarding, would gt the $32,917 found on him w'hen charged with peddling pencils without a license.

Tony shuffled away from his rooming house Monday on his “usual pencil route,” he said, intending to buy some real estate with money he had “worked hard for and saved,” when the idea of a celebration occurred to him. Two detectives noticed him—huddled in an overcoat turned green by sunshine and rain, moving along in his usual three pair of pants, a box of pencils extended to passersby in his crippled, dirty hand. His good-natured peddling spirit was betrayed not only by the aroma of six-bit gin. but by the hearty laugh with which he greeted the first question of the detectives:

amusement of one of America's most famous summer resorts—boating, swimming, fishing, movies, and everything else which delights a boy’s heart. With him will be a reliable chaperon, who will look after his every need and assure his parents that all measures possible will be taken for his health and safety while he is away from home. So, with all this in view, get out your taws and aggies and prepare for the big tournament. And watch The Times for daily announcements of the tourney’s progress and plans.

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Upper Photo—The crew of the good ship “Panic” of Indianapolis. Left to right, Lucien Marksbury, Burney Wiley, Scott Lavelle, and Frank Wilder. Lower Photo—The city's “S. S. Depression” sails over the bounding main on its way to its graveyard—New Orleans—via White river.

DUMMY NAMES DISGUISE BEARS Senate Probe May Strip Masks From Raiders. | By United Press WASHINGTON, April 19.—Clerks scanning the stock exchange list I of short sellers reported today that i half w'ay through the 24,000 short order sales slips there had appeared neither the names of cabinet members nor senators Reports that persons high in | official life were listed as “shorts” I obviously -were accelerating the ex- | amination of exchange data. Chairman Norbeck of the banking and currency committee which | is conducting the market investigaI tion said today that all names l eventually would be made public but that they “first must serve their purpose.” This w'as taken as an indication that the committee intends to go beyond the stock exchange directly into the offices of various brokerage firms to obtain further information about alleged bear raiding. , Many of the names of short sellers appear to represent dummy traders, according to some senators who partially have examined the list. The investigation has been postponed until Thursday.

“Where’s your license?” “Ha, Ha! I need no license to sell pencils. That’s my business. Ha, Ha,” Tony chortled. The detectives took Tony to headquarters. Tony was searched. A roll of bills was found in an inside coat pocket. On the outside of the roll were $1 bills. Next. 6eventy-nine SIOO bills were peeled off. And twenty-five SI,OOO bills formed the core of the roll. “It’s mine,” Tony volunteered. “I worked for it.” And he told how he worked after coming from Poland in 1896. His wife worked, too. They lived on her earnings. And his wages, he said, went into the bank. Then his hand was hurt in a factory accident, and since tha* she had lived on what she made from a boarding house and he on what he took in peddling pencils. Mrs. Misiak. the cautious Tony insinuated, held out on him and made more money actually than she accounted for. He had no idea whv she left him. but did admit that a month ago he received pneumonia treatment as a charity patient after swearing he had no money. “You’ve been hoarding," Captain Heller reprimanded him, “and that’s against President Hoover’s orders, i We’ll probably have to hold the money.”

NEW LINDBERGH CONTACT DENIED Jafsie Contradicted; Press Asked to ‘Lay Off.’ By United Press HOPEWELL, N. J., April 19. Colonel Charles A. Lindbergh has denied that contact has been reestablished with kidnapers of his son, as reported by “Jafsie,” and again has- asked the press not to trail private negotiators. The colonel’s statement, besides contradicting one made by John F. Condon Sunday, declared that reports of demands for additional ransom were untrue. He pointed out the difficulty encountered by himself and his agents in activity to return his son, due to reporters’ tenacity in “continued following of our representatives.” The statement, which was more of a personal message to the press, than a news bulletin, said: “The continued following of our representatives by members of the press is making it extremely difficult, if not impossible, to establish contact with whoever is in possession of our son. The publication of the demands for additional ransom, which have never been made, and of amounts which we are unable to pay, can cause nothing but greater difficulty. New Jersey state reported no progress in their investigations. The liner Europa, dockipg Monday at Brooklyn, was searched for the Lindbergh baby after an anonymous message said the infant was on board. The search was futile. John Hughes Curtis, Norfolk negotiator, was reported in conference again Monday with Lindbergh. His colleagues said there were no developments in Norfolk. ESTELLE, JACK SHAKE HANDS—‘THAT’S ALL’ Actress Quiets rumor That She and Dempsey Have “Made Up." By United Press LOS ANGELES, April 19.—Estelle Taylor, actress, quieted a rumor today that she and Jack Dempsey were near reconciliation. “I was walking down a theater aisle the other night, when I felt a hand on my shoulder,” she said. "I turned. It was Jack. “He said, Hello!’ and I said ‘Hello!’ We shook hands, and that was all there was to it.”

Romance Goes The day of the overnight millionaire in oil has passed. An industry around which the glamour of daring adventure and fabulous riches was woven has become a hard-headed business proposition. No longer does the penniless rover drift into the great fields, gamble with fate, and emerge with a rich treasure. Big business methods have done away with this. But the story of oil remains a fascinating one. And it is told in a fascinating way by Robert Talley, in a series of five stories in The Times, the first of which appears today. Turn to Page 2 for Talley’i opening story.

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WOODCOCK TO OPEN QUIZ ON ‘LOST 1 LIQUOR Prohibition Chief Declares He Will Sift Mystery at Federal Building. SPEAKS AT CONVENTION Dry Force Leader Also Is Expected to Inquire Into Dale Case. Assurance that he w'ill “go to the bottom” of the mystery surrounding the alleged disappearance of confiscated whisky from the federal building was made today by Colonel Amos W. W. Woodcock, United States prohibition commissioner. Colonel Woodcock is here to address the state-wide temperance convention at Roberts Park M. E. church under auspices of the Indiana Anti-Saloon league. It was believed also that he will discuss the indictment of Mayor George Dale and Muneie and Anderson officials with agents here. “Whether-the court will take any action in this alleged disappearance w'ill not influence in the least my decision to make a complete investigation.” Woodcock declared. Awaits Complete Report “I am aw'aiting the complete report of the special investigators in the case and upon their finding will depend the disciplinary action I shall take toward Charles P. Britt.” Britt w'as the deputy administrator in charge here at the time of the disappearance of the liquor and was transferred to New Orleans for special agent duty. Reports declare the “lost” whisky was part of the box car load of 1.182 sacks seized at Evansville. March 4, 1931. while cn route from Ansley, Miss., to the cutting parlors of a notorious Chicago booze ring. 1,200 Pints Disappeared The liquor w'as stored in a room in the Federal building basement. Twelve hundred pints disappeared, according to reports of investigators. All action will be withheld pending a complete report, Woodcock said. He asserted that this is the first major scandal in the department since he took charge. Asserting there was a paradox in the prohibition situation, in the fact that the real offender is somewhat immune from the operation of the dry law itself. Woodcock in his address at the dry convention this afternoon declared: “Our experience is that the commercial violator eventually is caught and sent to jail. Buyer Seen “Accomplice” “It is a nice problem in ethics if the real responsibility for his going to jail does not rest upon the possibly otherwise right-minded citizerv w'ho offered to buy if he w'ould sell. “Os course, the same situation applies elsewhere. Commercial gambling flourishes because some citizens supply the demand. Vice is offered because some citizens demand it, j Dr. J. M. Doran, federal commissioner cf industrial alcohol, also was to speak at the session this afternoon. NEW RIOTS FEARED AT MINES IN OHIO Troops Redouble Vigilance; Airplanes Scout Strikers’ Activities. By United Press CADIZ, 0., April 19.—Troops redoubled their vigilance in the striking coal fields today as additional mines prepared to resume operations, despite the increasing hostility of strike factions. Six more shafts planned to resume activity with depleted forces in the wake of Monday’s outbreak when three pickets were wounded by militia fire. The shootings accentuated the tension. Reports of a massed movement of strikers upon the southern]*’ Hocking valley fields, scene oi violwice several weeks ago, were brought to national guard headquarters, adding to the apprehension. ALLEN GROWS WEAKER Blood Transfusion Candidates Are Called for Scout Leader. Request that forty persons take blood transfusion tests at city hospital was made today by physicians attending Leroy Allen, Boy Scot)., leader, who is in a critical condition due to injuries suffered three weeks ago in an automobile accident. Allen is scout master at Tabernacle Presbyterian church and was active in the unemployment relief w'ork of the Indianapolis Boy Scout organization. Members of the troop have offered weekly prayers in behalf of Allen. CURTAILS UTILITY RIGHT Ogden Rules City Can’t Issna Bonds Exceeding Valuation. . Power of municipalities to purchase utilities, by issuing bonds in j excess of valuation, was curtailed to day with a ruling by AttorneyGeneral James M. Ogden in an opinion for Frank T. Singleton pub- . lie service commissioner. Ogden held as unconstitutional, a 1931 amendment to an act providing for purchase of utilities bv municipalities with bond issues covering not only purchase prices but the cost of acquisition. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 41 10 a. m 54 7a. m 42 11 a. m 50 Ba. m 46 12 (noon).. 58 i 9a. m 49 Ip. m 61