Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 117, Indianapolis, Marion County, 24 September 1932 — Page 1

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WADE KILLEFER NAMED TRIBE PILOT

SALVE PUT ON PARTY WOUND BY ROOSEVELT Heals Open Breach Between Smith, McAdoo Factions in California. GETS JOHNSON’S PRAISE Statement by Progressive G. 0. P. Senator Hailed as Marked Gain. BY FREDERICK A. STORM United Frees Staff Correspondent ABOARD ROOSEVELT SPECIAL, EN ROUTE TO LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24.—Campaign advisers today assured Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt that fresh triumphs awaited him in southern California after his political gains in the northern portion of the state. Nothing short of a political miracle, they declared, could eclipse the Democratic presidential nominee’s triumph in San Francisco, where he won a tacit indorsement from the progressive Republican senator, Hiram W. Johnson, and healed an open breach between the Alfred E. Smith and McAdoo factions of his party. Roosevelt today had a California democracy united and aggressive behind his candidacy for the first time. Even more important, he had Senator Johnson’s stamp of approval, cautiously given, but considered by his advisers to be worth a possible hundred thousand votes from progressive Republicans, to whom Johnson looms bigger than the party. McAdoo Hero in South William Gibbs McAdoo is as much a Bourbon hero in the south as is Ex-Governor Smith in northern California. Roosevelt and the Democratic nominee for the United States senate were informed that a tremendous ovation awaited them today in Los Angeles. Roosevelt made two addresses in Ban Francisco. One set forth his philosophy of government supervision over private business to assure economic independence for small traders. The other derided Republican replies to McAdoo speeches. Both were enthusiastically cheered, but the seventy-word statement from Senator Johnson was more highly valued than the applause, loot stampings and shrill whistles that greeted Roosevelt’s addresses. "Governor Roosevelt was very gracious and generous in his address at Sacramento,” said Johnson. He was commenting on a talk in which the Bourbon nominee had praised the progressivism of the senator. Personally Appreciative "I personally immensely appreciate what he said.” the senator continued, "and I’m skre it is equally appreciated by the progressive Republicans of this state. ' The attitude of Mr. Roosevelt is in sharp contrast with that Mr. Hoover has maintained toward progressivism and progressive Republicans in California. “For twenty-two years I’ve been making the progressive fight here. For the remainder of my years I’ll continue to make that fight.” Roosevelt paid tribute to Governor Smith, his one-time political mentor, when he spoke in San Francisco, western stronghold of Smith. He urged the election of McAdoo to the United States senate. “He is another great progressive —a man who abundantly has proved an extraordinary administrative ability in the tremendous task of the war days as a member ol the cabinet of Woodrow Wilson,” Roosevelt declared. Hits Campaign Tactics With biting sarcasm, the nominee lampooned Republican campaign tactics “It is difficult for me to realize the national campaign has run nearly three-quarters of its course,” he said. ”1 had hoped, and I still hope that lines of demarcation between the parties could be sharpened and defined. "I ft you can't join debate with onlv one man on the platform. “I am having difficulty through what I must politely term the failure or inability of the other side either to join issues or to agree among themselves as to the effect even of my own suggestions. "Several days ago I delivered a speech on the difficult problem of keeping the railroads of this nation solvent and useful. “I pointed out that in addition to the temporary problem of keeping railroads from going into the hands of receivers, we, as a nation, must adopt the policy of bringing the monthly operating sheets of the railroads out of the red and putting them into the black. I proposed half a dozen defiinte and workable plans to accomplish that end. “The political effect on my brethren of the other political party (Turn to Fage 7)

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The Indianapolis Times Fair and cool tonight, with probably light frost; Sunday, fair and slightly warmer.

VOLUME 44—NUMBER 117

FAN NO. 1 ADMITS HE’S NUT

Tries World Series Grind on 18 Cents

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NEW YORK, Sept. 24.—William Cunningham, erstwhile Santa Fe fireman from Kansas City, has declared himself 1932 champion world series fan, being No. 1 in line to wait for the first game of the world series at Yankee stadium. But no sooner did he have the championship in his grasp than he wondered what good it was. Probably the problem would not have presented itself to him had not an inquisitive newspaper man brought the stuation to a climax. ‘ Why do you want to be first?” the reporter ask&l Cunningham. ‘ Wouldn’t it be pleasanter and easier to be 100th in line and save a week’s waiting?” “Why bring up a thing like that? You think I’m a nut?” Cunningham rejoined. “Well, in a word, yes,” said the reporter. tt tt tt “ OSH, * I hadn't stopped to vJ think about why I want to be Jlrst,” Cunningham mused. “I wonder why? What do you think about it?” “It looks a bit crazy to me.” “Crazy, eh? Well, maybe I'm a bit crazy. Well, I’m here now so I guess I might as well stay. You don’t happen to know of any newspaper that would pay me, say $25 a day, to write pieces about my experiences, do you?” The reporter didn’t. So Cunningham pulled from his pockets a collection of worn clippings showing that in St. Louis he had written stories under his own name. Last year he was nosed out of his championship by a man who shouted his title a bit louder. This year Cunningham protected his position by drawing up the following declaration, which was signed by policemen and taxicab drivers: “This is to notify the world that I, William Cunningham, 942 Ohio avenue, Kansas City, Kan., took the position at the head of this line at 1 p. m. Monday, Sept. 19, for the purpose of being the first in line for the world series in New York City.” n tt tt TO some inquirers Cunningham stated he had bet SIOO he would be first, but he admitted he couldn’t have paid if he had lost. He had 18 cents capital, but he contrived to get a steady food supply from a nearby restaurant owner who expected to get his name in the pagers. A garage owner supplied old automobile seats for a bed, and tossed in a few blankets. Cunningham hopes that curious idlers who stare at him will pay for the privilege by contributing nickels and dimes. The Cubs will win the series, Cunningham says. Last year he picked the Cardinals. In the Air Weather conditions at 9 a. m.: Northwest wind, 10 miles an hour; temperature, 56; barometric pressure. 30.27 at sea level; ceiling, clear, unlimited; visibility, 10 miles.

FAG-SMOKING GIRLS BOTHERED HIS BROADCAST, SAYS CITY PASTOR

BY WALKER STONE Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON, Sept. 24.—The presence of cigaret-smoking girls in Indianapolis broadcasting stations has been embarrassing to ministers of the gospel preaching over the air, R. H. Hyde, federal radio commission examiner, was told in a hearing here Friday. The Rev. Morris H. Coers, pastor of the Thirty-First Street Baptist church, Indianapolis, functioning both as attorney and witness for his church in its application for a license to operate anew broadc itsangtootashdl nn anew broadcasting station, brought into the hearing testi-

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, SEPT. 24, 1932

A day with William Cunningham, the 1932 Champion World Series Fan. We see him in his

103 Birthdays By United Press MT. VERNON, Ind., Sept. 24. * —The Rev. Louis Miller, believed to be the oldest Methodist minister in the midwest, celebrated his 103rd birthday here today, in excellent health. A native of Alsace Lorraine, Miller came to Posey county when ten years old. He served as a German Methodist minister for fifty-three years. Attributing his long life to homely philosophy, Miller said, "Never climb a hill till you get to it.

HINDU LEADERS TO GANDHI'S AID Ask British Intervention in Hurhger Fast. By United Press POONA, India, Sept. 24.—The “untouchables’ ’and high caste Hindu leaders petitioned Prime Minister Ramsey MacDonald by cable today to withdraw the government settlement of communal voting so Mahatma M. K. Gandhi might end his "fast unto death.” Agreed after hours of frenzied negotiations, while Gandhi lay under a mango tree in the prison yard slowly starving to. death in protest against the government settlement, the leaders cabled their new foupd harmony, hoping that MacDonald immediately would rescind his action. The Indian factions failed to agree at the London round table conference on their legislative representation. The Britsih government was ready to reconsider its settlement of the communal question, against which Gandhi began his hunger strike, if the Indians settled the problem themselves, Negroes Rob Driver, Take Cab Two Negroes obtained a taxicab and $5.45 early today when they robbed Roy Harris, 30. of 629 Buchanan street, cab driver, at the end of the East Minnesota street car line.

mony that not infrequently while he was preaching from one booth girls smoking cigarets could be seen in adjoining bootjjs. “What has cigaret smoking to do with religion?” asked one of the eight lawyers, who appeared afr the hearing representing existing broadcasting stations of the midwest, opposed to the church's application for a license. “Cigaret smoking girls do not provide a proper environment for a sermon,” replied the witness, a member of Mr. Coer’s congregation. • Mr. Coers told the examiner that if his church is granted a license, the new station will not

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LEGION'S NEW CHIEFIS HERE Commander Stevens Confers at Headquarters. Declining to comment on American Legion policies, but stating {hat he would obey the dictates of the organization, Louis A. Johnson of Clarksburg, W. Va., newly elected commander, today conferred with national headquarters officials here. He arrived Friday afternoon by plane. Johnson is on his way home after attending the national legion convention in Portland, Ore., at which he was elected. With Mrs. Johnson, he will leave the' city tonight. Citizens of Clarksburg have planned a home-coming celebration to welcome Johnson. He will return to Indianapolis next week for further conferences with officials here and to begin actively his new duties. Johnson served part of his enlistment as a member of the officers’ training camp at FI. Benjamin Harrison, he said, and has visited Indianapolis on several occasions to attend executive committee meetings. SET BUDGET HEARING Schools Tax Levy Session Scheduled Monday. Public hearing on the 1932-33 budget and tax levy of the public schools will be held at noon Monday. The hearing originally was set for Sept. 15, and was started at that time, being continued until Monday because of the large number of persons appearing to present suggestions. At that time, board members asked that those having suggestions submit them in writing before the meeting Monday. The school budget has been set at $6,535,481, a reduction of $857,000 over the previous budget. However, because of an 18 per cent assessed valuation reduction, and increased tax delinquency, it is necessary to increase the levy from $1 to $1,087.

allow the broadcast of any cigaret advertising or jazz music. The program of the new r station, he said, will consist only of religious and educational talks, symphony and classical music, news items and reports of athletic events. m m m “'T'HE station will be dedicated to the King's business,” he said, “and will be supported by contributions from listeners.” An 80-year-old member of Mr. Coer’s flock, 934 Columbia avenue, testified that he was worth between $60,000 and $75,000 and personally would guarantee the financial solvency of the new station.

INSULL PROBE BY CONGRESS IS PROMISED Senate Banking Committee to Make Full Inquiry, Says Norbeck. EDITORS ARE INDIGNANT Demand Publication of Full List of Utility King’s ‘Favored Few.’ By United Press CHICAGO, Sept. 24.—Implications of the billion dollar collapse of Samuel Insull’s utilities pyramid spread rapidly today with promise of a United States senate inquiry and demands that Insull and his brother, Martin, be returned to America. Newest developments in the debacle which is estimated to have cost investors close to $1,000,000,000 were: Announcement by United States Senator Peter Norbeck (.Rep., S. P.), that the senate banking committee, of which he is chairman, will make a close study of the Insull matter when congress reassembles. Request by a bondholders committee that subpenas be issued for the return of Samuel Insull from Paris and his brother, Martin, from Canada, where the pair have sought retirement. Demand by State’s Attorney John A. Swanson for a $50,000 appropriation to be spent in searching Insull records for evidence of possible violation of statutes. Editors Are Indignent Editorial demands by Chicago newspapers for revelation of the complete list of persons allowed by Insull to purchase stock in his concern below the market price. The impending senate investigation, Norbeck said, would be carried on in connection with the stock market study undertaken at the last session of congress. Recent receivership audits convinced him that the Insull stock issues should be investigated with a view to possible irregularities, he said. A committee representing bondholders of Insull Utility Investments, Inc., which has been declared bankrupt by Federal Judge Walter C. Lindley, announced they would ask the court to seek return of the Insulis for examination. The action, which is civil, would be undertaken in hope of discovering some assets in the derelict concern. Full List Demanded Study of a list of 205 individuals given the right by Insull to purchase stock in one of his investment trusts before an offering was made to the general public convinced Chicago newspapers the sensational portion of the list had not yet been revealed. The 205 listed, it was pointed out, virtually were all close friends and business associates of the magnate. None of the politicians, newspaper financial writers, public office holders, and bankers whose names are reported on a larger list of 1,600 individuals appear. The publication, said the Daily News, “Has not satisfied the demand for full disclosure of the names of those who enjoyed Insull favoritism at the expense of the investing public.” The Tribune declared holders of the full list had a “responsibility to the public” to make known the persons so favored. “The public has a right, to full information on this aspect of high pressure financing,” the paper declared. PORK MARKET ENDS WEEK 5 ,CENTS OFF Cattle and Vealers Stationary; Lambs Lower. Sales on hogs at the city stockyards this morning ended the week’s trade dipping around 5 cents under Friday's decline. The bulk, 120 to 300 pounds, sold for $4.10 to $4.30. Early top held at $4.30. Receipts were estimated at 2,000; holdovers, 256. Cattle were scarce and nominal with the usual Saturday cleanup trade dull. Receipts were 50. Vealers continued to hold a steady trading range, selling at $7 down. Receipts numbered 100. Lambs after gaining 50 cents in the past two days turned weak to lower. The general run sold mostly at $5.75 down. Top held at $5.75. Receipts were 200.

He said he already had contributed $1,500 toward its support. The hearing was concluded with the testimony of one of the commission’s engineers, who said that a 600-kilocycle, 250-watt station, such as that applied for, could be operated in Indianapolis without interfering with any other station. Examiner Hyde took the case under advisement after granting Mr. Coers’ request for ten days’ additional time to introduce evidence which he said would prove that Roy D. Blossom, manager of WFBM, had not told the whole truth when he said that religious programs were not broadcast from the latter station on a cost plus rate.

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Relapse Is Suffered by Mrs. Borah Parrott Fever Victim Waking Recovery Strides Before Her Setback. By United Press BOISE, Ida., Sept. 24.—A sudden relapse, originating from weakness of an overworked heart, was experienced today by Mrs. William E. Borah, wife of the Idaho senator, suffering from psittacosis, or parrot fever. Mrs. Borah, who has been seriously ill of the strange malady for ten days, was making perceptible strides toward recovery when she suffered the setback. Her physicians hoped that the relapse was only temporary, and that she would regain lost ground quickly. The first shipment of precious serum, airmailed from Washington, D. C., Thursday night, arrived at Boise today at 2:35 a. m. aboard a United Airlines plane. It was not known whether the serum had been administered.

JAPANESE AIRMEN OVER ARCTIC SEAS

Speed Through Skies on Nonstop Hop to Nome; Report by Radio. By United Press SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 24.—The Junkers monoplane Hochi Nichibei roared up the Kamchatka peninsula, skirting the ice bound Bering sea, en route to Nome early today, advices to naval radio from the isolated St. Paul radio station indicated. The St. Paul island station reported it had received word from the Japan to California fliers that they expected to pass over Petropovlocsk, Kamchatka, shortly. Few Successful By United Press NEMURO, Japan, Sept. 24. Eichiro Baba, Japanese pilot attempting a non-stop flight of 2,670 miles from Sabishiro Beach to Nome, Alaska, passed over Nemuro at 9:06 a. m. today (7:06 p. m. Friday (Eastern Standard Time), flying against decreasing headwinds. It was estimated that the Japanese flier would reach Nome, his first projected stop in a flight from Tokio to Oakland, Cal., in thirty-one hours, if he maintained the speed he set between Tokio and Nemuro. Baba’s route leads across the north Pacific and the Bering sea. He is accompanied by Kyoshi Homna, navigator, and Tomayoshi Ishita, radio operator. After the hazardous journey to the Alaskan coast, he planned to move in easy stages to Fairbanks, Whitehorse and Oakland. Few pilots have made the flight. The Soviet government sent the “Land of the Soviets” to Seattle over a similar route two years ago. The Americans, Pangborn and Herndon, crossed the Pacific without a stop from Tokio to Wenatchee, Wash. Don Moyle and Cecil Allen finally reached Seattle after being stranded on a lonely island until a Russian ship brought them fuel. DOES HE LOVE KIDS? He Does, According to His Wife, Who Wants a Divorce. By United Press WHITE PLAINS, N. Y„ Sept. 24. —Mrs. Stella H. Holden asked alimony, pending filing of her suit for separation. “I have nine children,” she said. “My husband has adopted four more. He says he will adopt twelve to twenty more, and that If I don’t like it, I can lump it.” BIG SCARE FROM TOOT Only Four Drinks, and He Sees Engine Chugging Right Down Street. By L nitcd Press LOS ANGELES, Sept. 24.— Joe Davis, Rivera rancher, saw a locomotive turn off the track and go toot-tooting up the street, so he had his bootlegger arrested. “I had only four drinks,” he exclaimed. Ten gallons were confiscated. Then th£ officers saw Davis’ “locomotive”—a wooden engine mounted on a track chassis, driven by members of the American Legion.

THE pastor handed the examiner a telegram from John Lubbock, superintendent of an Indianapolis detective agency, saying that WFBM charged $25 to S3O an hour for broadcasts by the Christian Men Builders class. The examiner’s findings will be submitted to the commission for a final ruling, not only on the Thirty-Firit Street church’s application for a license, but also on the application of WSBT of South Bend for extension of time on the air, and of WFBM for unlimited time and steady power of 1,000 watts.

BASEBALL VETERAN CHOSEN TO TAKE M’CANN’S POST AS INDIANS' MANAGER IN 1933

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BY ELMER C. WALZER United Press Financial Editor NEW YORK, Sept. 24. —Automobile and railroad shares moved forward to enliven an otherwise quiet but firm market at the opening on the Stock Exchange today. Pool operations were responsible to some extent for the activity of the motor stocks, which also were helped by reports of increased operations among various companies. New models, it is reported, will be brought out earlier this year and manufacturers are planning a vigorous sales campaign. Railroad buying received impetus from the overnight announcement that heads of the four major eastern systems had agreed on the foursystem merger program laid down by the interstate commerce commission. Then, too, the forthcoming weekly car loadings report for the week ended Sept. 17 was expected to show a greater than seasonal increase. New York Central was active. It opened on a block of 3,000 shares at 32, up %, and held around that level. New Haven was at 23%, up 1%; Atchison 58%, up %; Norfolk & Western 106%, up %; Pennsylvania 21%, up %; Southern Pacific 32%, up %; Erie 10, up %; Baltimore & Ohio 18%, up %, and the preferred 23, up 1%, and Chesapeake & Ohio 26%, up %. General Motors was the active leader of the motor shares. It rose to 19% after openig 3,500 shares at 19. up %. Steel common opened unchanged at 44% and later advanced fractionally. New York Stocks Opening (By Abbott Hoppin <fe Cos.) —Sept. 24Open ilnt Nickle 10'/ American Can.. 57U|Tohns Manville.. 32 Air Red SPiLtf? <fc Myers B 64% Atchison *SBU jMont’ Ward 14% Anaconda 13%!N Y Central... 32 Am For Pwr ... 13%1N America 36% Am Tel & Tel..lls%iPenn R R 21% Auburn 57%!Packard V/* Cons Gas 62 7 )iJßadio 10% Byers AM ... 20V.1R K O 5^ Case J I 55 3 VStd of Ind 22% Ches & 0hi0... 26'VStd Oil of N J 31% Gen Foods ... 30 3 ,VTexas Corp ... 14% Gillette 19%iU S Steel 44% Gen Mot 19 United Corp 12 Gen Elec 19%'Un Aircraft ... 33 Goodyear 23'VtJn Carbide .... 28 Vi Gold Dust 18% Westinghouse ... 35% Gen Am Tank C 21 %! Chicago Stocks Opening (By Abbott Hoppin <Sc Cos.) —Sept. 24 Bendix Avia ... lo'a'Comm Edison... 78% Borg Warner .. 12%'Middle west % Cities Service.. 14% Swift Inti 9% Cord Corp 7% Walgreen Stores 14% Cont Chi com.. 2%: Foreign Exchange ( By Abbott. Hoppin & Cos.) —Sept. 24 Open. Steling, England 3.46% Franc. France 0391 15-16 Lira, Italy 0512% Franc, Belgium 1387 Mark. Germany 2380 Guilder, Holland 4016 Peseta. Spain 0819 Krone. Norway 1745 Krone, Denmark 1798 SEIZE HIDDEN LIQUOR Cops Find Four Gallons of Alky in Walls. Hidden in various nooks in the wainscoting and walls, four gallons of alcohol were seized by police Friday night in a raid at 734 Indiana avenue. Benjamin King, 37, and Mrs. Nancy Turner, 47, were arrested on blind tiger charges. rendeFdeath verdict Southern Heiress Not Victim of Foul Play, Honolulu Jury Decides. I By United Preti HONOLULU, T. H., Sept. 24 I Mrs. Marian Shainwald Sevier, ! southern heiress, came to her death from natural capses, a coroner’s jury has decided here. The verdict brought to a legal end a controversy that had raged since her death on Aug. 27, 1928. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 47 8 a. m 52 7 a. m 48 9 a, m...** 55

Capital EDITION PRICE TWO CENTS Outside Marion County. 3 Cent*

Selection of Coast Leaguer Is Made by Owner Norman Perry. TRADE WILL BE MADE Observers Presume Leader of 1932 Club Will Go to Another Team. BY EDDIE ASH Times Sports Editor Wade Killefer, veteran Pacific Coast Leaguer, was appointed today as the new manager of the Indianapolis baseball club for 1933, succeeding Emmet McCann, player-pilot, it was announced by Norman A. Perry, Tribe president and owner. The new Hoosier chief will be a bench pilot and it is Perry’s belief that Killefer has the needed diamond knowledge and experience to reorganize and rebuild the Indians into a flag contender. Killefer’s latest connection was with the Hollywood Stars, where he acted in the capacity of scout and adviser. Long Record of Success “Red,” as he is known to baseball followers, has a long record of success as player, manager and owner, extending over more than twentyfive years. He was an infielder with Minneapolis under the late Joe Cantillon in 1911, T 2 and ’l3. Graduating from the Millers, Killefer saw big league service wit;* also with the New York Giants in 1916. He is a brother of Bill Killefer, manager of the St. Louis Browns, and is originally out of Paw Paw, Mich. His age Is given as 45. The new Hoosier chief piloted Los Angeles from 1917 to 1923, inclusive; Seattle from 1923 to 1928 and San Francisco Missions from 1929 to 1931. His home is at Hermosa, Cal. Decides A. A. Too Strong In making the change in managers, Owner Perry said he had decided that the‘American Association is too strong and fast for a player-pilot and that he desired a man of long experience to lead the Indians in 1933. McCann was named playing chief in June, 1931, succeeding Johnny Corriden, now coach with the champion Chicago Cubs. McCann still is on the Tribe roster as manager and player until Sunday, when the current season closes. It is presumed a deal will be made shortly after the season ends that will send McCann to anQther club. He is highly regarded as a first baseman. PAVING IS CELEBRATED More Than 4,000 Attend Frolic of Michigan Street Merchants. Repaving, widening and straightening of Michigan street from East street to Highland place was celebrated Friday night with a street dance at Noble and Michigan streets, attended by more than 4,000 persons. The celebration was sponsored by the Noble’ and Michigan Streets Merchants’ Association. MERCURY DROPS TO 46 New Low Temperature for Season Is Recorded Here. New low temperature for the season was recorded Friday night at 46. There was no frost in Indianapolis, the local weather bureau reported, but frost was noted at Ft. Wayne and Wheatfield.

RED COLOR! It’s used at railroad crossings to warn you that you are liable to get “smeared” if you don't Stop . . . Look . . , and Listen! Merchants use it to tell customers about their sales! A lot of ink manufacturers have made profits from it this year supplying firms who had less income than "out-go.” If you are one of those individuals who have been going along through the summer nursing the old bus, scared that it might drop to pieces any minute . . . HERE’S GOOD NEWS! Reliable auto dealers have joined together this week-end and are offering used car buyers a special RED TAG DAY. For the first time in the history of the local industry . . . they are using COLOR to tell about their bargains. Take our advice. These dealers have really put but seme “hot specials” that ought to be snapped up. Another thing, the wife will stop her chattering about the "ole bus” too. You’ll find this Red Tag page in The Times Want Ad section today!