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MEATPACKING PLANT BURNS; $30,000 LOSS Frank Stumps, Member of Firm Severely Burned, Fighting Flames. FOUNDER BATTLES FIRE Three Generations Help in Effort to Save Building; to Be Rebuilt. Severe burns were incurred early today by Frank Stumps, 44. member of the meat packing firm of Stumps ] Bros., when the plant at 3225 South Meridian street was destroyed in a $30,000 fire. Part of the loss is covered by insurance. The business was founded on the present site forty-seven years ago by George Stumps, now 80, who only recently retired from the business,] turning it over to his sons, Frank' of the Meridian street address and Earl, 252 East Southern avenue. Three generations of the family aided two tire department pumping companies n fighting the flames— George Stumps, the two sons, and Louis, son of Frank, who is 18 today. Treated at Home Despite his injuries, Frank refused to go to a hospital and was treated at his home by Dr. Frank P. Reid. 1203 Madison avenue. Concern over his condition was expressed today, it being feared he inhaled fumes from burning grease. Shortly before 1 this morning, Frank Stumps went to one of the units of the plant to ascertain now the smoking of some jowls was progressing. He said he noticed an unusual amount of heat and endeavoring to find the cause, moved one rack of meat and was preparing to shift another when there was a puff of flame of explosive nature. Flaming grease covered him and he ran from tin’ building to the family home adjoining. Firm's Founder Fights Blaze The aged founder of the business was first to be aroused and was joined by his grandson Louis. Despite deep burns on his hands and arms, Frame aided them in removing five automobiles and trucks from a garage before the arrival of firemen. Members of the firm praised firemen for their efforts. Water was pumped from a small creek, there being no city supply. The plant had its own supply, but this was insufficient. Fire spread to a barn on the property of Art Hawks, but was extinguished quickly. Aside from storage house filled with pickled meat, and a portion of the garage, the plant was leveled by the flames. Roof of the storage house was destroyed. New riant to Be Built Contents of the plant burned included five tons of lard, 300 pounds of wurst and 400 pounds of sausage. Ruined machinery includes a hog scraper, which cost $1,600, and which could clean a hog completely in one minute, and a $2,250 ice machine. Earl Stumps said today that a new plant will be erected on the site following settlement of the insurance claim. CUTS THROAT. PENS HER DYING REACTIONS Young Jobless Woman Writes “Had to Work and Fm Tired." By I nitril Press CHICAGO, Jan. 7.—Despondent because she could not find a job, Catherine Mohr. 31, slashed her throat with a razor blade Friday, then tried to pen her reactions as she slowly died. ••I cut my throat and am awaiting death," was written on a blood smeared piece of notepaper which police found near her body. "It is sa. m. I am going strong. I am bleeding. I must have nine lives. Maybe I'll have to do the hanging act yet. Nobody is to blame. I had to work and I'm tired of life.” Before slashing her throat the girl made preparations to hang herself if it proved necessary. A coil of rope was found in her bathroom. URGE USE OF SCRIP Ft. Wayne Asked to Pay in Certificates for "Made Work." B’jT'nitrd Press FT. WAYNE. Ind., Jan. 7.—lssuance of scrip by the city government in payment for "made work” under an unemployment relief program was urged at a meeting of the Chamber of Labor here Friday night. The chamber, organized here recently to study unemployment conditions, said the plan was working satisfactorily in Kansas City and other communities. The scrip would be exchanged for merchandice at local stores and later retired by the city.

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Sew for Needy Red Cross Asks Aid of Thousands of Women in Campaign. ORGANIZATION of the largest sewing circle in Marion county’s history is the aim of Indianapolis chapter, American Fed Cross, as Is starts a campaign today to enroll the volunteer services of thousands of women to make garments for needy children. More than 15,000 garments already are cu land ready for delivery to workers. The Red Cross asks that women organize sewing units in churches, lodges, schools, clubs and private homes, so the work may be completed as soon as possible and needy families receive the benefit of clothirg during the winter. The Times today is publishing, on Page 2, a coupon to be used in enrolling as a volunteer organizer of a sewing unit. Mrs. William H. Coleman, chairman of the volunteer sewing organization, with headquarters at 110 South Meridian street, reports that 163 sewing units already have been organized and that approximately 3,000 women now are working on garments in Marion county alone. "We feel that we should treble the number of workers at once,” Mrs. Coleman said, “We have made 11,000 garments and our workers completed 2,000 garments last week. It is our desire to reach a production of about 5.000 garments a week so the material for winter clothing now on hands may be placed in use as soon as possible.” The Red Cross explains that it does not distribute clothing to needy families directly, but that the distribution is made through recognized relief agencies and public officials.

UNEMPLOYMENT RECORD IS SET 11,600,000 Out of Work in U. S., Announces William Green. By United. Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 7.—Unemployment has reached an “all-time peak” with more than 11,600.000 persons now out of work in this country, according to President William Green of the American Federation of Labor. Green said there were 11,900,000 jobless in November and the federation’s report indicated a further increase since then. Marx Lewis, national director of organization for the Socialist party, said today that Norman Thomas, the party’s candidate for President at the last election, would lead a gigantic “unemployment relief march” to Washington soon after the Roosevelt administration begins on March 4. Lewis said the march might bring as many as 20.000 men and women to the capital. By United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 7.—Norman Thomas, Socialist candidate for President last year, denied today that he plans to lead a march on Washington after the inauguration of President-Elect Roosevelt. “The Socialist party has various plans on foot regarding unemployment, but they do not include a march on Washington,” Thomas said. The Socialist leader said the party’s unemployment plans were mostly indefinite and would be announced later. Party headquarters sa;d the possibility of holding an unemployment conference in Washington was under consideration.

All in Family Spelling Bee Honors Go to Man and Wife at School 34. BY FLOYD D. BAKER “'T'WO can live as cheaply as one,” the old saying, today has anew interpretation in the neighborhood surrounding school No. 34 at 1410 Wade street. “Man and wife can spell equally well,” is the new proverb. This was proved Friday* night, when Mr. and Mrs. Glenn E. Gabhart. 1314 Calhoun street, stood alone on the stage of the auditorium before a crowd of approximately 600 people after "spelling down” seven other contestants in one of the preliminary bees being sponsored by the Leisure Hour Club. Both claimed at the end of a half hour's spelling that they could "go on for hours" and each that he or she could "spell the other down,” but agreed with the crowd that it would be better to go home and spell it out between themselves. M. B. Stump, principal of School 30, who pronounced 114 words for the contestants, was another eager to close activities. "After pronouncing 114 words like that. I'll be glad to stop,” he told listeners. The nine contestants who started seemed rather nervous before the large crowd gathered in the small auditorium and James N. (Turn to Page Seven) Hourly Temperatures 6a. m 40 10 a. m 40 7a. m 41 11 a. m 40 Ba. m 40 12 (noon).. 42 Ba. m 39 Ip. m 42

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BULLET-PROOF GLASS BALKS BANKHOLDUP Volley of Shots Fired at Two Employes Fails to Pierce Cage. BANDIT THOUGHT HURT Kempton Robber Pair Are Forced to Flee in Auto Stolen Here. By United Press KEMPTON, Ind., Jan. 7.—A volley of shotgun and pistol shots rattled harmlessly against bullet proof glass today as two young bandits were thwarted in their attempt to rob the State Bank of Kempton. They were forced to flee without loot when one of them was believed shot in the hip by Cashier George J. Richman. Richman and his assistant Mrs. Opal Mozingo were slightly cut. The two bandits entered the bank about 10:30 and demanded that Mrs. Mozingo open the door leading into the cages. But bulletproof glass had been installed recently for just such an emergency. 15 Bullets Spatter Glass She refused and Cashier Richman approached. Without further ceremony the bandits started firing with two shotguns and an automatic pistol. At, least fifteen bullets spattered against the glass and protecting steel. The glass was shattered, but not broken. Richman grabbed a revolver and fired one shot through a hole provided for that purpose. His bullet was believed to have struck one of the bandits in the hip. They turned and fled, one of them limping. As the bandits leaped into their waiting automobile, Richman fired twice through the front plate glass window. The bullets cut cleanly through without breaking the glass but missed their mark. Vigilantes Start Chase In return the bandits fired through another plate glass window of the bank as they sped out of town. These shots also went through without breaking the glass. Meanwhile, almost the entire populace had been attracted by the shooting. Vigilantes were organized to start in pursuit but the bandits had a head start. They went north. The sheriff was summoned from Tipton. He ordered highways blocked by special deputies. Four lieutenants of state police and several patrolmen were ordered to the scene, and formed a network which it was hoped would catch the bandits. Bandit Car Stolen Here Two other Indiana banks have been robbed since the first of January. The Western State bank at South Bend was robbed cf $12,000 Jan. 3, and two days later two men obtained S7OO from the Centerville State bank. Kempton is in Tipton county, about ten miles west of Tipton. Number of license plates on the bandit car corresponds with those on a sedan stolen Friday night, property of Cecile A. Kiser, 5127 Washington boulevard, Indianapolis. The car was stolen at Thir-ty-seventh and Meridian streets. EARTHQUAKE AREA IS LEFTM RUINS Heavy Property Damage Is Reported in Thessaly. By T’nitrd Press ATHENS, Jan. 7.—Earthquakes in the Volos district of Thessaly wrecked numerous houses today and caused heavy property damage. The shocks began early Friday, ■ and were resumed today with I greater intensity. Residents fled from their homes, and the casualty list was believed small. MORTGAGE BILITbACKED Federal Aid for Tax Payments Given Support in Senate. By United Press WASHINGTON. Jan. 7.—Federal aid for mortgaged home and farm owners in the payment of axes obtained support today of senate Democratic leaders. They said every effort would be made to enact such legislation this sesion.

‘Technocrats Are Arrogant; Engineers' Dictatorship Would Be Fascism , * Is Warning of Norman Thomas

Contribution to Finding a Cure Total Zero, Says Socialist. BY SIDNEY B. WHIPPLE. United Press Staff Correspondent (Copyright, 1933, by United Press) NEW YORK, Jan. 7.—“ The technocrats are arrogant,” Norman Thomas, national leader of the Socialist party, said today in n exclusive United Press interview. “Behind their system, I can see only one possibility in their minds —the setting up of a dictatorship of engineers. That is Fascism, or at least, it lends itself beautifully to Fascism.” Technocracy touches, sketchily, upon one phase only of the world's ailing economic situation, he be-

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(Copyright, 1933 bv NBA Service Inc.) (Transmitted bv Telephone.) Top Photo —In this simple family plot in the Plymouth (Vt.) churchyard, Calvin Coolidge, thirtieth President of the United States, will rest. His father. Colonel John Coolidge, and his son, Calvin Jr., both are already buried there, and many of his forebears, back to 1780. The family plot, preferred by the family to an official site in the National Cemetery at Arlington, is an unpretentious site on the second terrace of a steep hillside, with the neighboring Vermont hills looking down upon it. Below, Lest —The plain old brick Edwards Congregational church in Northampton, Mass., was the choice of the Coolidge family in arranging funeral rites for the late President. The church's tall spire dominates the little town of Northampton. In this simple church the body lay in state before the services and removal for burial in the family plot in Plymouth, Vt. Below’, Right—as pastor of the Edwards Congregational church at Northampton, Mass., it fell to the lot of the Rev. Albert J. Penner, a comparatively youthful minister to conduct funeral services for Calvin Coolidge. The Rev. Mr. Penner returned to Northampton only last fall from two years of study abroad.

U. S. TRADE OVER MARK Favorable Balance of $256,072,018 Reported for 11 Months. By T'nitrd Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 7—The United States closed the first eleven months of 1932 with a favorable trade balance of $256,072,018, the commerce department reported today. The favorable trade balance for the first eleven months of 1931 was $303,356,965.

The Socialist view of technocracy is explained in the following article by Sidney B. Whipple, an interview with Norman Thomas, outstanding figure in the Socialist party and candidate for the presidency in the 1932 campaign.

lieves. and it has contributed a total of zero toward finding a cure. “But,” he said, ”we have to thank the technocrats for presenting, dramatically, a theory that has advertised the present situation to the world and, at least temporarily, set men to thinking about it.” The major weakness of technocracy, Thomas declared, is that it presents no plan, and has no system to replace what it would sweep away. It is purely destructive in its present stage. Technocracy, judging from the

BLACKSTONE TO CLOSE Farewell Party to Mark Shutting of Famous Chicago Hotel. By United Press CHICAGO, Jan. 7.—A farewell party tonight -will mark the closing of the Blackstone hotel, one of Chicago's smartest hostelries and often referred to as the “Ritz” of the west. The institution is closing for the first time since it was erected in 1910, due to failure to earn a profit under receiver’s operation. It will reopen in the spring.

published statements of its followers, is concerned alone with the factor of technological unemployment, and that is one of the minor causes of the economic breakdown in his opinion. "The technocrats have aroused attention because they have dramatized their theory with a mumbojumbo of formulae that appeals to business men even if they can't understand them. But that is all there is new in their presentation of well known facts. “Other investigators have pre-

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TRUCE CALLED BY JAPANESE Chinese Officials Agree to Negotiate 'Settlement’ of Battle. By United Press WASHINGTON. Jan. 7.—The American consulate at Tientsin in a message to the state department today quoted United States army authorities at Chinwangtao as saying that Japanese and Chinese military authorities had agreed to negotiate a settlement of the “Shanhaikwan incident.” General Ho, commander of Chinese troops near Shanhaikwan, is to represent China in the negotiations, according to the message. The Japanese negotiator was not named. By United Press CHANGCHUN. Manchuria, Jan. 7.—Clashes between Japanese and Chinese troops in Jehol province appeared imminent today as both armies continued to strengthen their positions in the vicinity of Shanhaikwan. The widespread movement of Chinese troops in the region was interpreted as meaning the Chinese will make a determined stand against any effort by Japanese forces to advance into Jehol province. PHYSICS TEACHER DEAD Professor Albert F. Wagner of West Point Victim of Pneumonia. By United Press NOBLESVILLE, Ind., Jan. 7. Professor Albert F. Wagner. 44, head of the physics department at the United States Military academy, died today from pneumonia, according to word received here by relatives. Professor Wagner taught for many years at Purdue university.

‘Theory is Mumbo-Jumbo of Ideas, Facts Not New,’ Is Claim.

sented the same theories in sounder fashion. Thorstein Veblen's 'The Price System’ and Frederick Soddy’s •Wealth. Virtual Wealth, and Debt’ give a clearer picture of this phase. Fred Henderson of England has done the same thing. “The only new thing in technocracy, therefore, is the formulae in which its followers have clothed old theories, and some attempt to present mathematical, facts to support it. On the other hand, its research is incomplete and inconclusive, many of its facts may be disputed. “If we accept technocracy at its (Turn to Page Two)

Nation’s Notables Join Humble Citizens in Paying- Last Tribute to Former President at Northampton. HUNDREDS' PASS BEFORE BIER Body of New England’s Beloved Son on Way to Resting Place in Vermont Hills, to Lie Near Father and Calvin Jr. BY SIDNEY B. WHIPPLE United Press Staff Correspondent NORTHAMPTON, Mass., Jan. 7.—ln the Edwards church, where he had worshiped for many years, a funeral service of impressive simplicity was held today for Calvin Coolidge, thirtieth President of the United States. Although the nation’s great were present, the ceremony was marked by the same homely dignity that had characterized the famous New Englander’s political career.

President and Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt and her son, James, were among those who paid him silent tribute. But there was no pomp, no display. The very atmosphere of the church was severe. In a pew close to the front of the church sat Michael Fitzgerald, former mayor, who was the city’s chief cx2cutive when Mr. Coolidge was notified formally that he had been elected Vice-President. Fitzgerald, now a barber, made an address of welcome on that occasion. That address and the present ceremonies were the only formal functions ever conducted in Northampton for Mr. Coolidge since he left city politics for larger fields. Impressive Floral Tribute Tire chancel and choir loft were banked with masses of flowers, lilies predominating. The most striking floral tribute was an immense wreath of ferns interlaced with orchids sent by the diplomatic corps at Washington. Outside the red brick edifice, jamming the sidewalks and crowding the hillside nearby, were fully 5,000 citizens. Silently they watched the approach of the nation’s notables. Governor Joseph B. Ely of Massachusetts was an early arrival at the church with his staff. As the church filled, organist Thomas C. Auld played Chopin’s funeral march. The soft strains were punctuated by the wails of a very young child, in the balcony. Hoovers Enter Church The President and Mrs. Hoover entered the church at exactly 10:30. as the organ ended the funeral march and began Mrs. Coolidge’s favorite musical selection, from Dvorak’s “New World Symphony.” The President’s face was very grave as he came slowly down the aisle, preceded by a military aid. The Rev. Albert J. Penner, youthful and deep-voiced, who has been pastor here for only four months, but enjoyed the intimate acquaintance of both Mr. and Mrs. Coolidge, delivered the invocation, a prayer for light, for compassion, for solace. He stood above the casket, on either side of which two standards bore the flags of the nation and the church. Play Favorite Hymn As the minister finished, a quartet softly began the hymn, "Lead, Kindly Light,” a favorite of Mr. Coolidge. The plain, varnished walls of the rectangular auditorium, in the balcony of which were crowded townspeople who had known the former President as a neighbor, echoed back the final word. The scripture reading, selections from the Psalms, from Romans, Corinthians and John, followed. The selections were Psalm 46. Psalm 121, Romans 8, Second Corinthian 5, John 14. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give unto you; not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.” Mr. Penner paused and bowed his head. He began to pray. The quartet began the refrain, "O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go." This song was the selection of Mrs. Grace Coolidge. Widow Smiles Bravely The minister pronounced benediction—" Unto God’s gracious mercy and protection we commit you. The Lord bless you and keep you. The Lord make His face to shine upon you and be gracious unto you. The Lord lit up His countenance upon you, and give you peace, both now and forever more. Amen.” Mrs. Coolidge had entered the church on the arm of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. John Coolidge. As she passed the casket, and the congregation rose to honor her, she forced a brave little smile. But she never raised her eyes, and sat with bowed head through the opening prayer and the first bars ' of “Lead, Kindly Light.” ; As the services ended, Mrs. Cool- ! idge, with her son John, and his : wife, rose and slowly walked to the i rear door through which she had entered half an hour previously. There was another brief interlude, ! while the organist played ‘’Nearer j My God to Thee,” and then President and Mrs. Hoover, with their party, walked to the front entrance. I As the President emerged from ‘ the church, a mild patter of ap-

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plause could be heard from the crowd outside. Three minutes after the presidential party's departure, the doors were flung open, and the congregation was permitted to leave. President and Mrs. Hoover were driven speedily to the Beeches, after the church service, for a visit of half an hour with Mrs. Coolidge. The presidential special train was on its siding at the station, and left Northampton at 11:30. Toward mid-afternoon in the Green mountains, a hundred miles northward, the rites dedicating to his final resting place, the man of New England who won the highest honor within the gift of his nation will be held. Calvin Coolidge's fellow-citizens, still stunned by the suddenness of his passing, needed no proclamation by Mayor Homer C. Bliss for them to close their shops during the services and until noon. Such a proclamation was mere formality. Crowds Jam Streets Hours before the services began and long before the body was transferred from “The Beeches” to the church, crowds gathered in the streets, passing beneath buildings draped in black, hurrying to be first among those who would pass by the bier for a final glance at one who was to all of them a familiar figure, to a few a familiar friend. They had known Calvin Coolidge, not so much as chief executive as neighbor. Only Mrs. Coolidge. her son John, and his wife, and a few of the widow’s most intimate friends followed on to Plymouth after the services. At 8:30 a. m. when the doors of the church were opened, several hundred citizens had gathered. There was a marked absence of display. Main street had been [ closed to traffic. Body Lies in State The former President's body had lain during the night before the fireplace in the warmly lighted living room, a portrait of Calvin Jr., who had died during the Coolidge administration, looking down upon the bronze casket from an opposite wall. His neighbors, passing before the bier at the church, found him almost lifelike in appearance. His face was placid. He appeared to be in deep slumber —at peace. There w f as but one striking ornament, a black intaglio ring on his left hand which had been placed across his breast. He was dressed in semi-formal attire with a wing collar, black cravat, a cutaway coat and striped trousers. Policemen Are Bearers At the left of the casket on a tall standard hung the American flag. At the right, balanciijg this only display of color, was the church flag, blue and white. Active pallbearers were six Northampton policemen led by Chief Bartholomew Brenahan. They were selected because of the difficulty of choosing only six pallbearers from among Mr. Coolidge's many friends. Honorary bearers were Frank W, Stearns, intimate friend; William Whiting, secretary of commerce under Mr. Coolidge; Clifford Lyman, Superior Judge Thomas J. Hammond, Reuben B. Hills, Walter L. Stevens, Ralph W. Hemenway, William M. Butler, Mayor Homer C. Bliss, former Governor John H. Trumbull of Connecticut, and Treasurer Charles E. Andrews of (Turn to Page Three)

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