Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 210, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 January 1933 — Page 2

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BLAINE REPEAL RESOLUTION HAS ALMOST ENOUGH VOTES TO PASS, SURVEY INDICATES Only 15 of 83 Senators Questioned Say They Will Ballot Against Proposal When It Comes Up Next Week. BY LEO R. SACK, . Timej Staff Writer a WASHINGTON', Jan. 11.—The Blaine prohibition modification resolution today almost has enough senate votes for passage by the necessary two-thirds. A poll by Scripps-lloward newspapers of eighty-three of the ninety-six senators shows surprising support for the measure, despite its disregard of party platform pledges, from former drys and political wets. Many of the anti-pro-hibitionists took the stand that although its methods of ratifying by legislatures was contrary- to the party platforms, and although it provided for federal policing of dry states, it was the best that could be expected.

Only fifteen said they would vote against the resolution when it comes up, probably next week. Fifty said they would vote for it; eighteen were non-committal. About a dozen, including Senator John J. Blaine (Rep., Wis.), author of the measure, are preparing a vigorous fight against the federal police feature, but their fight faces the difficulty that only a majority is needed to retain it. New, Interesting Comment The poll brought forth many new and interesting comments on the rapidly-changing prohibition situation. The report of the poll: Alabama—Black <Dem.) —Opposed to the resolution so long as it contains the provisions for concurrent jurisdiction in dry states and ratifications by legislatures: Bankhead (Dem.)—Prefers conventions, but may vote for Blaine plan. California —Johnson (Rep.)—Favors straight repeal, and would prefer conventions. ‘ Don't know how I shall vote." Shortridge (Rep.)— "Think T shall vote for it." Favors convention ratification. Colorado—Costigan (Dcm.) “will listen to both sides.” Schuyler • Rep.) opposed Blaine plan in committee, undecided. Connecticut Bingham (Rep.) favors direct repeal and conventions, will support Blaine amendment if necessary. Delaware—Hastings (Rep.) and | Townsend (Rep.) both ex-drys, will support Blaine amendment. Oppose Federal Policing Florida—Fletcher (Dcm.) noncommittal, indicated opposition to federal policing. Georgia—George (Dem.) will vote for Blaine amendment, incoming Senator Russell (Dem.) expected to follow. Idaho—Borah (Rep.) and Thomas (Rep.) both drys, will oppose Blaine amendment. Illinois—Lewis (Dem.) noncommittal, but says police and protection of dry states provision “inconsistent with Democratic platform.” Glenn expected to support Blaine amendment. Indiana—Robinson (Rep.) will oppose any change in amendment, and then vote against amendment. Watson (Rep.) expected to support. lowa—Dickinson (Rep.) will support Blaine amendment. Brookhart (Rep.) will oppose. Kansas Is Against Plan Kansas —Capper fttop.) and Mcgill (Dem.) will oppose. Kentucky—lfjarkley (Dem.) and Logan for it. Louisiana—Long (Dem.) for resolution but opposed to police regulation. Broussard (Dem.) will back it. Maine—Hale (Rep.) favors all features of amendment. White (Rep.) likewise, insisting on federal anti-saloon feature. Maryland— Goldsborough (Rep.) won’t say, Tydings (Dcm.) a vigorous wet. will oppose entire measure. Massachusetts Walsh (Dem.) and Coolidge (Dem.) favor straight repeal and conventions, but will support amendment if they have to. Michigan—Couzens (rep.) and Vandenberg (Rep.) want conventions, but will take this if they have to. Thomas Walsh to Vote Yes Minnesota Shipstead (FarmerLabor) favors resubmission, noncommittal. Schall (Rep.) likes Blane amendment. Mississippi—Harrison (Dem.) and Stephens (Dem.) expected to support amendment. Montana —Walsh (Dem.), one of amendment's authors, thinks it is “best the senate will pass.” Wheeler (Dem.) will vote for it. Nebraska—Norris (Rep.) opposes any change in amendment, and will vote against passage. Howell (Rep.') against measure. Nevada —Pittman (Dem.) will oppose. Oddie (Rep.) will support it. New Hampshire—Moses (Rep.) will vote for it, but opposes police power, although he believes “it won't mean a darn thing." New I'orkcrs to Fight New’ Jersey—Barbour (Rep.) and Kean (Rep.) will support it. New York—Wagner (Dem.) will oppose it unless the federal police section is cut out, Copeland (Dcm.) expected to take same stand. North Carolina—Reynold (Dem.) wall support it, but prefers ‘ Democratic plan.” North Dakota—Nye (Rep) for Blaine amendment as is. Frazier (Rep.) noncommittal. Ohio—Bulkley (Dem.) will oppose it. Fess (Rep.) thinks police provision should be more strict. Oklahoma—Thomas (Dem.) will oppose it as long as state constitution contains prohibition clause. Gore (Dem.) uncertain. Oregon— McNary (Rep.) for it. Steiwer (Rep.) will vote for it. Smoot to Battle Measure Pennsylvania—Reed (Rep.) and Davis (Rep.) expected to vote for it. Rhode Island—Hebert (Rep.) and Metcalf (Rep.) want straight repeal, but will support the measure after attacking its details. South Carolina—Byrnes (Dem.) opposed to federal policing. Smith (Dem.) wall support it, but objects to legislative ratification. South Dakota—Norbeck (Rep) noncommittal, opposes any change. Tennessee—Hull (Dcm.) and McKellar (Dem.) noncommittal, may vote for Blaine plan. Y Texas—Sheppard (Dcm.) and

Connally (Dem.) expected to support Blaine plan. Utah—Smoot <Rep.) against it. King (Dem.) for straight repeal. “It’s Best We Can Get” Vermont—Austin (Rep.) for it, but prefers conventions. Dave (Rep.) won’t say. Virginia Swanson (Dem.) will support Blaine plan. Ulass (Dem.) uncertain. Washington—Dill (Dem.): “It’s the best we can get.” Grammer (Rep.) will support it as a Republican measure. Wisconsin—Blaine (Rep.) thinks it will pass the senate, although “I am preparing to oppose vigorously the police section.” La Follette (Rep.) "Prefers outright repeal. Wyoming—Carey (Rep.) for it. Kendrick (Dem.) to vote for resolution as written. THORNTON WILDER TO ADDRESS TOWN HALL Famed Novelist to Lecture Here at 11 Friday Morning. Thornton Wilder, famed novelist and literary authority, will lecture at 11 Friday morning at English’s in the Indianapolis Tow r n Hall series. His subject will be “The Future of American Literature.” Author of several outstanding books in recent years, including ‘T‘he Bridge of San Luis Rey” and “The Cabala," Wilder is a native of Wisconsin. He lived for many years in China as a boy w r hen his father was American consul general. He was graduated from Yale university and spent two years in the American Academy in Rome. His books are written from intimate knowledge of history and social life in countries in which they are based. CITY MAN IS FREED OF MURDER CHARGES Second-Degree Court Is Dismissed in Franklin Circuit Court. Second degree murder charges pending against James Crawford, 56, of 446 East Merrill street, in connection with the fatal shooting last July 3 of his son-in-law, Merle Lustig, were dismissed Tuesday in circuit court at Franklin, where the case had been taken on a change of venue. Crawford claimed his son-in-law came home in an intoxicated condition, threatening Mrs. Lustig. He said he intervened, and when threatened by Lustig drew a gun in self-protection, the gun accidentally being discharged, killing Lustig. Deputy Prosecutor John J. Kelley said the case was dismissed for lack of evidence. $6 SALARY IS URGED Senate Asks Raise for Elective Employes of Assembly. Restoration of the $6-a-day salary for elective employes of the general assembly has been recommended by the senate finance committee. They had been cut to $5 in the house.

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New Legislators Veterinarian Starts Duties in Legislature

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Born Dec. 5, 1893, Albright is married and has no children. His public and polilical experience has been varied. He has served as precinct committeeman and township chairman and eight years as town alderman. He also served eight years on the school advisory board and one year as assistant state veterinarian for South Dakota. Al-

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bright was a second lieutenant in the World war and now, in addition to practicing veterinary medicine, is a farmer near Cayuga. SEEK TRUE IDENTITY OF WOUNDED BANDIT Real ‘Steamboat’ Thompson Pinched Here; It’s Puzzle Now. Police here and in Manistee, Mich., today faced anew puzzle after it was learned that a wounded bank bandit be'ing held in the Michigan city in not Shelby (Steamboat) Thompson, of Indianapolis. The name had been given by the wounded bandit who is member of a gang of four Indiana men, three of whom were given life sentences Tuesday in a Michigan court in connection with slaying during a robbery of Ellsworth Billman, cashier of the Kaleva (Mich.) state bank last Thursday. Tuesday night, however, Thompson was arrested here. He is being held in default of $5,000 bond while identity of the wounded man is,being sought. GARMENT-MAKING FOR NEEDY IS INCREASED 33 Per Cent Gain in County Reported by Red Cross. Making of garments for needy families in Marion county has been increased 33 per cent during the last week as a result of the sewing unit drive being conducted by the Indianapolis Red Cross. In the last week about 2,700 garments have been completed and 1,500 unfinished pieces of clothing have been received by volunteer workers at the Red Cross shop, 110 South Meridian street, it was announced. Despite the increase, Mrs. William H. Coleman, head of the volunteer campaign, said that at least an additional 100 units are needed to comply with relief demands. ONE KILLED _ Tn _ CRASH Auto Collides With Stalled Truck; Four Others Injured. By United Press ROCHESTER, Ind., Jan. man was killed and four injured just north of Rochester today when their automobile collided with a truck stalled on United States Highway 31. Richard Simons, 22, was killed instantly. Harold Deitrich, 35, and Clem Hirschberger, 50, suffered fractured skulls; Freeman Hahn, 58, suffered three fractured ribs and internal injuries, and Aaron Rowe, was cut and bruised. All were residents of Bremen, Ind.

DR. WILSON NAMED HOSPITAL^DIRECTOR Deputy Coroner Appointed Medical Head of Indiana Christian. Dr. E. R. Wilson, deputy coroner, has been appointed medical superintendent of the Indiana Christian hospital, and announces the plan of Dr. U. C. Ambrose, president of the hospital, for painting and redecorating seventy-five rooms. Funds for the work are being raised by solicitation and several downstairs rooms and the surgery and laboratory on the third floor already have been refinished.

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EASIER CHANGE IN CONSTITUTION ASKED IN BILL Present Difficult System of Amendment Would Be Altered. Difficulties in amending Indiana's Constitution will be removed if a joint resolution introduced in the senate today by Senator J. Curtis White (Dem., Indianapolis •, is passed. It provides that a majority vote cast for the amendment in a referendum makes it prevail and that more than two can be started on their way in any legislative session and need approval of but a single I session for submission. At the present time, the proposed amendment, with not more than two being submitted, must bo approved by two successive legislatures and receive a majority of all votes cast at the election. Difficulty lies in the fact that the proposed change must hurdle the obstacles which it seeks to abolish, it was pointed out. Appropriation Bill Passes The senate today passed one bill and fifteen were introduced. The bill passed was the measure appropriating $129,500 for expenses of the session. Two bills introduced concerned changes in election proceedings. Senators Thollie W. Druley (Dem., Boston), and William V. Doogs (Dem., Cannelton), sponsored a measure providing for names of electors to be printed on separate ballots from those used to designate candidates for offices. Separate colors will be used to distinguish ballots. The other measure, introduced by Senators John Bright Webb and E. Curtis White, Indianapolis Democrats, provides for eliminating minor parties from ballots. One per cent of the vote at the last preceding election for secretary of state will be necessary to get a place on the ballots. Would Abolish Office Abolishment of the office of county highway superintendent and succession to his duties by the county surveyor is provided in two bills in which Senators John B. Webb, Indianapolis; William V. Doogs, Cannelton; William D. Hardy, Evansville, and W. S. Chambers, Newcastle, all Democrats, collaborated. Salary of the county surveyor in counties having 15.000 to 93,000 population is fixed at a maximum of $2 yearly for each highway mile under supervision. Mileage of 5 cents per mile is provided for traveling. Membesr of the county councils are charged with stating survey’rs duties. Hiss Free Gravel Law Bill to repeal the act creating the state highway commission was introduced by three Democrats— Doogs, Druley and James B. Brewster, Corydon. Doogs and William D. Handy, Evansville, are co-authors of a bill which would repeal the county free gravel and macadam road law. Druley and Addison Drake, Fairbanks, introduced a bill which would set up a six instead of a three-man county council.

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CARLETON BEALS TO BE FORUM_SPEAKER “Simmering Fires in South America” to Be Lecturer’s Topic. Experience in South America will be related at the Indianapolis Open Forum in a lecture by Carleton Beals, farm .1 adventurer, at 8:15 Sunday night, at Kirshbaum Center. The lecture, "Simmering Fires in South America,” is sponsored by the Jewish Community Center Association. A native of Kansas, Beals has been in several revolutions in LatinAmerican countries. He has written several books and often has been referred to as “America’s greatest ambassador -without portfolio.” BARE TRAIN WRECK PLOT Crew Removes Hacked Ties Just in Time to Avert Tragedy. By United Pres is EVANSVILLE. Ind., Jan. 11. A plot to wreck a fast freight train on the Louisville and Nashville railroad Tuesday night was discovered an hour before the train was due at Mascoutah, 111., railroad officials said today. The plot was reported by a farmer named Ross, who telephoned the station agent at Mascoutah that ties had been stacked on the tracks near the Links mine. A crew removed the ties before the next train, No. 79, from St. Louis, arrived. Dies in Mine Accident PRINCETON. Ind., Jan. 11.— Chauncey G. Carr, 39, trip rider in the Francisco mine, near here, was killed last night when he tripped and fell headlong into a motor. He began work at the mine three days ago.

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Libby Holman, widow of Smith Reynolds, mysteriously slain tobacco heir, gave birth to a son last night. STORY ON PAGE 1.

BOARD WILL ELECT HOME LOAN CHIEF Successor to Hall to Be Named Friday. Successor to Arthur F. Hall, Ft. Wayne, as Indianapolis home loan bank chairman of directors is scheduled to be elected at a meeting of the directorate Friday morning. Hall has asked to be relieved of the chairmanship and board membership because of lack of time. Two directors are to be named, one to succeed Hall and the other to replace Franklin M. Boone, South Bend. The board is expected to promote Frank B. McKibbin, assistant to the chairman, to the executive vicepresidency, and John A. Rhue, Marion, to the vice-presidency in charge of the examining division. Thus far the bank has consummated one loan, $120,000 to the Muncie Peoples Savings and Loan Association, Muncie. Several other loans have been approved, but not completed

MILK TRUCK DRIVERS GUIULTY OF CONTEMPT Fines of S2OO Each Imposed by Judge Russell Ryan. Fines of S2OO each were imposed by Superior Judge Russell J. Ryan today on two milk truck drivers, found guilty of indirect contempt of court. Russell Moore and Earl Marple were convicted several days ago of aiding in violation of a permanent injunction issued by Ryan. The injunction was granted the Polk Sanitary Milk Company against Frank Dowden, a former employe. Dowden, a former employe of the company, was alleged to hive served the firm’s customers after starting a private milk route. The injunction, for nine months, was issued to prevent this. The fines are to be paid on or before Jan. 18, and failure to pay will result in committment to jail, Ryan said. HOLD THREE AS AUTO BANDITRY SUSPECTS Warrants for Men Sent Here by Hamilton County Sheriff. Auto banditry charges will be pressed in Hamilton county against three men arrested here as suspects in the slaying of Chris C. Wade, 54, of 842 South Lyon street, in a grocery holdup Jan. 5. Local police failed to connect the three men with the holdup-slaying. They are Raymond Jutt, 30, and George White, 34, both of 347 North East street, and Archie Lawson, 29, of 436 West Norwood street. Warrants for their arrest on auto banditry charges were sent here today by the Hamilton county sheriff.

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HOUSE OPENS ’ CAMPAIGN ON LOANSHARKS Slash From 43 to 24 Per Cent Annually Asked in Bills. First shot in the 1933 legislative campaign against loan sharks was fired today, with the introduction of two identical bills in the Indiana house calling for a slash in interest rates from the present 43 per cent a year to 2 per cent a month, or 24 per cent annually. The proposed rates apply only to loans up to and including S3OO. Interest, it is proposed, is to be charged only on unpaid balances and is not to be payable in advance or compounded. Representatives Ira Esheiman and Samuel Fciwell, South Bend, both Democrats, are authors. Pari-Mutuel Bill Up A measure legalizing pari-mutuel betting on horse racing was introduced in the house under the sponsorship of six Democratic representatives, Fred Galloway, Indianapolis; William J. Black. Anderson; John F. Ryan, Terre Haute; Eugene Martin, Fort Wayne; Jacob Reisinger of Evansville, and Charles J. Alylardt, of South Bend. The bill would create a state horse racing commission of three appointed by the Governor for four-year terms. Pari-mutuel betting would be authorized under the supervision of the commission and license fees of $2,000 a day for tracks within twenty-five miles of a city and SI,OOO for those outside the limit is provided. In addition to the license fees the state board is to receive 10 per cent of the total revenue of the meets. 75 Per Cent to Fund Os all fees collected by the commission after expenses are deducted, 75 per cent is to go into the general fund and 25 per cent to county fairs and agricultural associations on the basis of the amount of their premiums and awards. An effort to put intangible property on the tax books is made in a bill introduced by Representative John M. Cantley (Dem.. Logansport), which would grant exemptions of 75 per cent of the face value of stocks, bonds and other nonreal property. As an aid to all persons owning their homes. Representative Eugene Martin (Dem., Ft. Wayne) would have an exemption of $3,000 allowed on every building used as a domicile by the .voner, accordnig to a bill he introduced. If the property is valued for taxation at not more than $3,000. it need not be returned on the duplicate. Forty-six signatures, only five less than required for passage, are attached to a house concurrent resolution memorializing confress for a

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PLAN BUSINESS COURSE George W. Starr to Conduct Class at I. U. Extension Here. George W. Starr, professor of business research at Indiana university, will conduct a course in business cycles beginning Feb. 6 in

extension division here, it has been announced. The course will deal with business barometers and methods of forecasting and criticism of present plans for controling and stabilizing business. Starr received degrees at Ohio State university and attended Northwestern university as a graduate stu dent.

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He was acting director of the business research bureau at Ohio State before coming to Indiana. Other courses offered in the extension division include insurance, business law, economics and factory management. A lecture course on economic problems will be given each Monday.

five-year moratorium on federal farm loan mortgages, where the farmer keeps his taxes paid. Extension of Reconstruction Finance Corporation aid to federal and joint stock land banks also is asked. Failing this aid. the treasury department is besought to isstie treasury notes against the mortgage at not to exceed 2L per cent interest annually. Another measure erases mandatory appointments of county agricultural agents and makes them dependent, in counties of more than 35,000 population, on twenty petitioners. In counties under 35.000, the bill requires petition by 51 per cent of the county’s residents owning ten or more acres. Watch for Jokers Representative Cantley also introduced an intangibles tax measure fixing a levy on notes, building and loan stock, bonds and stock allowing 75 per cent deduction for declaration and taxing the remaining 25 per cent. A measure by Representative Balthasar Hoffman (Dem., Valparaiso) would require names of presidential and vice-presidential candidates voted on instead of electors. Voting for these candidates, the bill provides, would not mean a straight ticket vote. Leaders of the senate and house declared today that no undue haste would be exhibited in passing the administration measures, but that they would be studied carefully for jokers and errors that might make them inoperative after passage. Faced by a possible $3,000,000 deficit this fiscal year, administration leaders are demanding action to meet the emergency, but no one seems willing to go the whole sales tax route. Although a personal income tax bill will be introduced, it probably will be taken immediately to the courts for a constitutionality test.

JAN. 11, 1933

TIMES ENTRANT LEADS TOURNEY Mrs. L. H. Brink Is Pacing Field in Contest at St. Petersburg. By Times Special ST. PETERSBURG. Fla., Jan. 11. —Mrs. L. H. Brink. Indianapolis entrant in the National Amateur Bridge tournament here this week is leading the field at the close of the first round of play with a score of 5,070. Mrs. Brink’s score is more than doubled that of the second ranking player. Carroli Duren of San Francisco. Cal. Twenty-eight hands made up the first round of competition. “Mrs. Brink played brilliant bridge throughout.” declared W. E. Kenney, secretary of the American Bridge League, which is sponsoring the title competition.

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