Indianapolis Times, Volume 44, Number 216, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 January 1933 — Page 1

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ROOSEVELT TO CONFER WITH HOOVER FRIDAY Invited to White House by President for Parley on War Debts. FAR EAST TO BE TOPIC Other National Affairs to Be Talked Over by Two Leaders. Ihi I mini Prexx WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.—Prescient Herbert Hoover will confer again with President-Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt on war debts Friday morning, it was learned at the White House today. The incoming and outgoing Presidents will confer on national affairs, and particularly on problems concerned with the war debts! The meeting has been set for 11 a. m. on the day after Mr. Roosevelt arrives in Washington on his way to Warm Spring, Ga. Mr. Roosevelt is coming to the White House at the invitation ol Mr. Hoover. The latter has not yet announced who else will attend the conference. It was expected, however, that State Secretary Henry L. Siimson would be present. Stimson recently conferred with Mr. Roosevelt on war debts in the latter’s Hyde Park home. Brought on by Crisis By I nihil I’li XX NEW YORK, Jan. 18.—The crisis In the far eastern warfare is believed to have prompted the Hoover administration to seek another conference with President-Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt. The invitation to meet President . mover Friday morning was extended to Mr. Roosevelt through State Secretary Stimson, the United Press learned soon after the Presidentelect had accepted. It was stated on high authority that the Hoover-Roosevelt talk would be confined to foreign affairs. No domestic problems are to be discussed. The purpose of the talk is to co-ordinate policy on diplomatic matters in which both administrations are equally interested. DRY AGENTS IN RAID ATTACKED BY GUNMEN Federal Prohibition Officer Is Wounded in Gun Battle. I! [I Unit; and Press CHICAGO, Jan. 18.—Prohibition Agent William I. Connors, 30, was wounded today in a gun fight with two automobile loads of gangsters after a raid by three federal agents on a southside still. One of the gangsters, who refused to give his name, was captured in the battle. The agents had raided the place and captured a 500-gallon still and a quantity of alcohol. A wrecking crew was called, and started to dismantle the place. Suddenly two automobiles loaded with gunmen appeared, and opened fire on the agents. Connors dropping with a bullet, in his leg. One of the gunmen was standing on the running board. He fell off and was captured. HUNDREDS ARRESTED AS REDS IN JAPAN More Than 7,000 Held in Yea’ - : Prominent Men Nabbed. H y I nilnl Pn xx TOKIO. Jan. 18.—Tokio police today released the names of 238 alleged Communists arrested in a nation-wide series of raids wh”h Regan last Oct. 30. revealing that several prominent Japanese were held. Among those hold for trial as asserted Communists were Dr. Hajime Kawaboard. former professor of Kyoto Imperial Tlniversity. and Noboru Ozaki, former justice of the Tokio district court. Thirty-four women were in the group. Police announced that a total of 7.000 persons have been arrested during the last year as Communists, including 107 women, GIRL TORTURE BANDITS BURN WOMAN’S FEET Force Victim to Reveal Hiding Place of Money; Intruders Get $lO. By l nilnl Press CHICAGO, Jan. 18.—Two ruthless women torture bandits entered the home of Mrs. Rose Schmalzer, 22, today, and burned her feet with matches until she was forced to reveal the hiding place of SlO. The women, one a blond, and the other a vivacious red-haired girl about 20. broke into the home through a pantry window and awakened Mrs. Schmalzer. When Mrs. Schmalzer said she had only 35 cents, they applied matches to her bare feet.

Death March Jehol, ancient Manchu capital of crumbling splendor, is awakening again, roused from its slumber by the thundering tread of invading armies. The rich province, once the playground of Manchu rulers, today is threatened by the advance of powerful Japanese forces. The Times, on Page 2 today, presents the first article of a timely series on the land which again is the cockpit of the far east.

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Huey Long’s Filibuster Forces Move to Change Debate Rules of Senate Dramatic Duel Between Kingfish and Carter Glass May Result in Revisions Indignantly Spurned When Proposed by Dawes. BY RAY TUCKER Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.—A bipartisan move to revise the senate rules permitting unlimited debate was started today as a result of the seven-day filibuster conducted by Senator Huey Pierce Long (Dem., La.), against the Glass banking bill and other major legislation.

If successful, it, means that the | body often called “the last great | serum of independent speech in the United States." will be governed rigidly. It will mean that a young, trouble-haired senator frfom Louisiana has forced the senate to make changes it indignantly spurned when they were proposed by ViceI President Charles G. Dawes eight I years ago. Filibusterers Are Angry Thus the dramatic duel between the colorful "Kingfish” and the distinguished gentleman from Virginia —Senator Carter Glass—may lead to the first major revison of senate rules in many years. Filibusterers met the threat of cloture with a threat to hamper senate business ks opportunity offers unless the gag pet.tion is withdrawn. Senator Elmer Thomas (Dem., Okla.), stepped angrily to the fore part of the chamber soon after noon today and announced; "I want to tell the senate that so long as this cloture petition is before the senate, and if it is voted, there will be no further business transi acted by unanimous consent.” Letters and editorials denouncing the senate as a do-nothing body convince many members it is time to overhaul the rules, although the're i will be bitter opposition from pro- | gressives. Advocates of cloture in the presI ent instance, however, point out it is for only the remaining seven weeks of the present session. Last Lame Duck Session With the “lame duck’’ resolution on its way to adoption by the i states, this probably will be the j last “lame duck" session, and it is | this system which provided greatest : opportunities for successful fillibusters. Besides invoking a gag rule against the Long-Wheelcr-Thomas (Turn to Page Three) PARLEY IS OPENED BY STATE BANKERS v i Mid-Winter Convention Is Held by Association. With regional agricultural credit | corporations and pending legislai tion receiving their attention, members of the Indiana Bankers' Assoi ciation held their mid-winter con- | vention in the Claypool today. Harry G. Beale of Columbus, 0., j executive vice-president and manager of the Regional Agricultural I Credit Corporation of that city, explained the working of the institutions, which were set up by coni gress under the Reconstruction FiI nance Corporation. LABOR BILL BANNING INJUNCTIONS PASSED Houv' Measure Provides Testimony Must Show Peril to Lives. The house of representatives today unanimously passed the BlackEshelman labor bill. 88 to 0. forbidding issuance of injunctions by courts in labor disputes, unless tes- ; timony in open court indicates there ; is danger to life or property. The •measure further provides : that neither employers nor employes shall enter into any contract contingent on employes' refusal to associate with or join any labor organisation. CHILD IS GIVEN POISON Mother Thinks Bottle Holds Cod Live Oil, Boy Swallows Acid. Albert Harris. 5. son of Mrs. Lillian Harris, 516 North Miley avenue, is recovering today at his home from effects of swallowing a poisonous acid administered by mistake. Mrs. Harris told police she thought the bottle contained cod liver oil. The child was treated at city hospital.

Filipinos Greet Liberty Law News With Apathy

BY RUEL S. MOORE United Press Staff Correspondent MANILA. Jan. 18.—Filipinos, for the most part, greeted enactment of legislation granting them their longsought independence apathetically today—a strange contrast to the stormy struggle they have waged since the beginning of the century for autonomy. Sharp differences voiced by political leaders during the day made it appear doubtful what action the territorial legislature would take when the Hawes-Cutting bill granting the islands complete independence in ten years comes before it for ratification. News that the United States senate had enacted the independence bill over President Hoover’s veto was received here about 3 a. m.

INSULL MAY BE GREEK CITIZEN Scheduled to Apply for Papers Today, Say Athens Reports. By United Press ATHENS, Jan. 18 —Samuel Instill was scheduled to apply for Greek citizenship today, although records at the mayor’s office showed that had not applied this morning. Citizenship may be granted ordinarily after three years, provided that the applicant does not in the meantime commit criminal offenses. At the recommendation of the government, citizenship may be granted in less than three years. NORMAN THOMAS IS SPEAKER TONIGHT Industrial Democracy Group Sponsors Visit Here. Norman Thomas, Socialist condidate for President in 1932, will speak in Keith's theater at 8 tonight, under sponsorship of the local chapter of the League for Industrial Democracy, of which Thomas is executive director. The address will open a series on industrial and social problems. A dinner for Thomas will be held in the Lincoln at 6.

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By United Press General Tire & Rubber Company reports 1932 net profit of $202,353. against loss of $444,063 in previous fiscal year. Chesapeake & Ohio railroad reports December net income of $2,054,073. against $839,077 in December, 1931. National Tea Company reports its December sales increased 1.9 per cent over December, 1931. Wabash Railway Company reports revenue loadings last week totaled 10,831 cars, against 9,303 cars in the preceding week. Chicago & Northwestern railroad reports revenue loadings last week totaled 18,058 cars, against 16,309 cars in preceding week. 300 ATTEND MEETINGS OF HEATING GROUPS Sheet Metal Contractors to Elect Ft. Wayne Man Chief. More than 300 members of the Sheet Metal and Warm Air Heating Contractors' Association of Indiana and the Furmets of Indiana were to elect new officers today. The organizations are meeting in the Antlers. C. C. Seib, Ft. Wayne, was to be elected president of the sheet metal group. Other officers to be voted upon were: C. Branham, Bloomington. first vice-president; Charles Rundell. Ft. Wayne, second vicepresident: Thomas Ewing. Huntington. third vice-president; Homer Selch, Indianapolis, secretary, and J. C. Gardner, Oscar Voorhees and H. A. Beaman, directors. The Furmets were to elect R. C. Gustafson of Dowagiac. Mich., president; R. c. Renick. Indianapolis. first vice-president; Herman Schmidt, Indianapolis, second vicepresident; Lee S. Gillespie, Cincinnati, third vice-president; H. S. Giffin. Lima. O., fourth vice-presi-dent; H. R. Jones. Indianapolis, secretary; John C. Henley, Indianapolis. treasurer, and George Joslin, W. P. Meador, Paul Jordan, George A. Kelly and William Tudor, all of Indianapolis, directors.

Outside of political and student circles, reaction was without show of enthusiasm. Although little else was discussed during the day, there was no open display of patriotic fervor as had been expected. Probably the greatest enthusiasm was shown at the University of the Philippines. Students and faculty members were jubilant, and classes were dismissed for the day. By United Press WASHINGTON. Jan. 18.—Admiral Dewey's guns at Manila bay in 1898 had a long retarded political echo at the capitol Tuesday when the senate voted. 66 to 26. to override President Hoover's veto on the Philippines independence bill. The house previously had defeated the veto, 277 to 74. and the senate action made the bill law.

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1933

COURT HEARS SUICIDE THREAT BY RUTH JUDD Statement Made After She Accuses Halloran at His Hearing. HYSTERICAL ON STAND Aided by Lumberman in Removing Bodies, She Says. BY GALE D. WALLACE United Press Staff Correspondent PHOENIX, Ariz., Jan. 18.—Winnie Ruth Judd, standing under the shadow of the gallows, was called to repeat in court today accusations that John J. (Happy Jack) Halloran helped her remove from the death scene the bodies of Agnes Ann Leroi, and Hedvig Samuelson, their mutual friends. The hazel-eyed Indiana girl, under sentence of death Feb. 17 on conviction on a charge of murdering Mrs. Leroi, described the wealthy local lumberman as her “com-panion-after-the-crime’’ in testifying Tuesday at his preliminary hearing on accessory charges. Continually interrupting her own testimony with hysterical outbursts, Mrs. Judd brought her story to a climax by uttering a threat of suicide. Says He Prepared 80-dy It came under a. relentless crossexamination by Halloran’s counsel, attacking her contentions that the lumberman prepared the bodies for shipment to Los Angeles where she was arrested several days later. “I'm telling you God’s truth,’’ she | cried bitterly. “I’m. telling you what I will write when I intend to commit suicide.’’ The statement dropped like a bombshell in the crowded courtroom. Mrs. Judd faced another cross-ex-amination today. Halloran's counsel was prepared to prolong the hearing until the end of the week, if necessary, in an endeavor to obtain dismissal of the complaint. During her ordeal on the stand she awarded all details of the actual killings, which she has insisted were committed in self-defense. Tells of Death Quarrel She began her recital by declaring she went to the home of her two friends. There was a quarrel. She was attired in pajamas, prepared for bed. She skipped over the next events, then continued. “My pajamas were covered with blood. I took them off and put efi a dress and shoes. I ran all the way home to my house.’’ There, she said, she met Halloran and told him of what had happened. Mr. Halloran fairly dragged me to his automobile, she said. On the way to the home of the two women she said Halloran advised her to take the bodies to Los Angeles. “We went into the kitchen, Jaclf preceding me,” she related. Shudders at Story “The first thing he said was ‘My God, Sammy.’ Then he stooped down and felt Sammy's pulse and examined her chest wound. He picked up Sammy, and carried her into the bedroom, and placed her on Ann's bed.” Mrs. Judd said she left the house alone and returned later to find the bed had been made up, fresh and clean. “He (Halloran) told me an operation had been performed on Sammie.” she said. A perceptible shudder seized her as she added: “I know certain organs of Sammie were missing.” The body of Miss Samuelson was partially dissected when it and that of Mrs. Leroi were found in the bloodstained luggage shipped to Los Angeles. PASS BILL HITTING AT PERSONAL TAX ‘DUCKING’ House Approves Measure Amending Auto License Provisions. After spirited debate, the Indiana house today passed, by a vote of 52 to 38, a bill which would require payment of poll and personal taxes before issuance of an automobile or other license. The bill would amend a 1931 act requiring only poll tax payment. Other bills passed today and ordered transmitted to the senate was one making optional instead of mandatory a levy of 1 cent for maintenance of libraries in cities of 50.000 to 200.000 population, and repealing a 1931 act which gave mayors of third-class cities owning water or electric plants valued at $2,000,000 or more an additional SSOO a year salary.

Swap Thousands of Americans, jobless, today are going back to the primitive system of barter, tiding over the depression by trading labor for food and other necessities. The movement is spreading daily, far and wide over the country. In an interesting series of articles on systems being used in many communities of the nation. The Times tells howwant is being averted by men and women who have ambition and initiative to make their own way. under great difficulties. The third article of the series is on Page 1, Section 2, today.

CHEVALIERS GIVEN DIVORCE IN PARIS

Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Chevalier

By United Press PARIS, Jan. 18.—A reciprocal divorce was granted by first chamber of the civil tribunal today to Maurice Chevalier, screen comedian, and Yvonne Vallee, his former dancing partner. The court based its decision on the fact that Mile. Vallee is ex-

Balancing of Budget to Await Special Session Democratic Leaders Expect Roosevelt to Call New Congress to Capital in April. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.—Democratic members of the house ways and means committee agreed in secret session today to postpone all general tax legislation until the expected extra session of congress.

NORTH SIDE STREET TO BE RESURFACED Rough Stretch on Central to Be Improved. First step in the $300,000 1933 street improvement program announced by the works board Monday was taken today when resolution for the resurfacing of Central avenue from Thirty-fourth to Thirty-eighth streets was adopted. According to estimate prepared by A. H. Moore, city engineer, the work will cost approximately $34,877, of which property owners will pay a one-quarter share. CITY OFFICIALS WATCH UTILITY OWNERSHIP BILL Measure May Pave Way for Taking Over Gas Company Property, City officials today watched preparation of an administration measure to be introduced in the legislature providing for the municipal ownership of public utilities, to learn probable effect of the measure on long-delayed plans for acquisition of the Citizens Gas Company, it was learned. For several years plans for operation of the company by the city have been discussed, but legal entanglements and lack of funds have prevented arrangement of a definite course. The state supreme court now has pending the latest litigation in the case. Under a four-point program suggested in the inaugural address of Governor Paul V. McNutt, municipal ownership of public utilities would be made possible through a plan of purchase or lease with payment being made from income. Provision for payment from earnings would remove the primary difficulty which has beset city officials. lack of funds. “We could buy the gas company, lock, stock and barrel,” said Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan. “And we could operate it at a profit on very low rates.” MRS. CORA JONES DEAD Member of Centenary Christian Church to Be Buried Thursday. Funeral services for Mrs. Cora K. Jones, 52, of 40 Riageview drive, who died Tuesday in the city hospital after an illness of several weeks illness will be held at 2 Thursday in the Royster and Askin funeral home, 2501 East Tenth street. Burial will be in Crown Hill cemetery. She was a member of the Centenary Christian church. Richmond temple No. 51. Pythian Sisters and the Centerville Rebekah lodge. CANT QUIT HIS JOB Voters Won't Let Mayor of Michigan Town Give Vp Post. By United Prcit MILFORD. Mich., Jan. 18-Dan H. Smith. Milford mayor, has a job he can't quit. He has been trying to resign ever since he was elected seven years ago. But the voters re-elect him each year, despite his protests.

tremely jealous, while on the other hand. Chevalier deserted her, and refused to live with her after his return here from Hollywood. Hollywood was blamed by friends of the couple, once known as the “love birds” of the Paris stage, for the breaking up of their romance. They parted friends, with an amicable cash settlement arranged.

f The full committee, including Re- ; publican members, will meet Frii day. It is expected at that time | formally to ratify the agreement ! of the Democratic members. Announcement of the determination of Democratic leaders not to attempt to solve budget balancing problems at the present session indicated that a definite decision on a date for a special session has been reached. It was learned that congressional leaders expect President - Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt to summon congress in mid-April, probably around April 10. BANK LIABILITY FIGHT IS OPENED IN COURT Washington Trust Arguments Aired in Suit to Compel Payment. Argument against enforcement of ! the state double-liability law against | stockholders of the defunct Washington Bank and Trust Company I opened in superior court one today | when Judge John Kern conducted a hearing on a demurrer filed in a j suit to compel payment. The suit, filed by Nettie and I Myrtle Peak, said to represent 7.000 j depositor-creditors of the bank, alleged that assets of the receivership will be $1,800,000 less than necessary to liquidate claims According to argument advanced by Homer Elliott, attorney reprej senting twenty-four stockholders named defendants in the suit, the j statute can not be enforced legally because the stockholders in the j bank, previous to its failure, had ; transferred their holdings to the Washington Investors Corporation, I which controlled the majority of the bank's stock. The transfer was not made to avoid liability, Elliott said, but prevents enforcement of double 1 liability assessments. Included among the defendants is Mrs. Isa Morris, administrator of the estate of the late J. Edward Morris, president of the bank. It is alleged that Mr. Morris held stock amounting ;o $58,200. Hourly Temperatures 6 a. m 35 10 a. m 38 7 a. m 35 11 a, m 40 8 a. m 36 12 (noon).. 41 9 a. m 36 1 p. m 43

Watson Calls on World to Cut Arms Spending

BY WALKER STONE Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON, Jan. 17.—Senator James E. Watson of Indiana, lame-duck leader of the Republicans. today delivered what he regarded as his last major speech in the senate, calling for a progressive and gradual reduction of the armament of the world to relieve the burdens of debt and taxation. The speech was made in support of a resolution which he introduced, proposing a reduction of 5 per cent per annum for a ten-year period in expenditures for military purposes. The plan would become effective when agreed to by ten nations with an aggregate population in excess of 3,000,000,0000. Arguing that such a multilateral agreement would re-establish confidence and credit throughout the world and do more than any other thing to restore world prosperity, Senator Watson said: “If we but reflect momentarily, we shall see that four words tell the story of tfce world's great wor-

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M’NUTT BLOCKS HUGE DEALS BY HIGHWAY BOARD Doomed Commission Halted in Plan to Place Major Orders for Cement, Gasoline, Oil and Paint. GOVERNOR CRACKS WHIP AND WINS Obey Older or Resign Is Reported as Choice Given Group; All Bids but One Are the Same. Governor Paul V. McNutt today put a stop order on the present state highway commission, and forbade it making major purchases until the setup is changed by the legislative ripper bill now in process of passage. Following a conference of the commissioners with the Governor, it was announced that they had “decided to’’ delay action on buying 1,400,000 barrels of cement; 2,800,000 gallons of gasoline; 80,000 gallons of oil, and 50,000 gallons of paint. Purchase of cement and other materials will be confined to current needs, it was said.

3 SLAIN IN FAR WESTRUM WAR Chicago Gangs Are Believed Forcing Way Into Hollywood Area. By United Press LOS ANGELES, Jan. 18.—Eastern bootlegging interests were believed to have moved forcibly into Los Angeles today when three alleged members of local liquor syndicates were shot and killed. Harry Meager, 40, described as the “big shot” of the prized Hollywood rum domain, and a companion were killed in front of the former’s home. The two were shot down in Meager's large sedan. Mickey Arno, 24, a boxer, was killed and his body tossed under the San Gabriel river bridge near Long Beach. Police believed his death was inspired by the same plot that culminated in the Hollywood killings. Rumblings of an invasion of Chicago liquor interests have been current for months. Police believe the triple assassination symbolized the invaders’ reply to local resistance. MOB HURLS STONES AT RELIEF STATION Two Cops Are Slugged in Battle With Jobless. By United Press CHICAGO. Jan. 13.—A crowd of 500 unemployed rained bricks and stones into the Lawndale depot of the emergency relief commission today, terrorizing the 120 officials and employes. Two policemen were slugged in the street battle that followed calling of emergency squads. ROOSEVELT IS DEFENDED Spokesman Denies Support Withdrawn from Farm Relief Bill By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 18.—Senator Allen D. Smith. (Dem., S. C.), today emphatically denied reports that President-Elect Franklin D. Roosevelt had withdrawn all influence for passage this session of the farm allotment bill. “There is not a word of truth in those reports,” he said today. “Mr. Roosevelt is extremely anxious that a farm bill pass." Blind Tiger Charge Faced Charges of operatng a blind tiger were placed against Bob Davy, 557 West Morris street, after John Blackwell. 20, of 1221 Dakota street, who told police he had bought alcohol from Davy, became ill and was taken to the city hospital for treatment Tuesday.

ries today: Armament—war —destruction—debt. “Armament still is costing the world each year well-nigh $4,000,000,000. With this sum the world could retire most of its public debt, whether foreign or domestic, in the course of a few years. The last war directly was responsible for the death of at least 20,000,000 human beings. Its average daily cost was more than $150,000,000 to the world. The aggregate direct and indirect cost exceeded the stupendous figure of $330,000,000,000. “So terrible was the aftermath of that titantic struggle that the nations have not been able to lower their obligations since fighting ceased. So much debt, such tremendous outlay for something already destroyed, utterly annihilated and absolutely non-productive almost has ruined the world, “It seems to me that the solution of all other problems can wait until we take this first step in the progressive disarmaments of the world."

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Director Hugh Barnhart will order a car when needed, it was announced. McNutt’s stand stopped about $2,500,000 worth of business which the old commission had planned on contracting. Showdown Is Forced McNutt was frank about his order and it was understood that had the Leslie-appointed commissioners refused to halt the purchasing program, they would have requested to resign immediately. Commissioners, however, put out the report that the cement purchas® had “been delayed thirty days” and the gasoline purchase delayed “until tests are completed.” McNutt referred to the bidding on cement, w'here bids on 1.400,000 barrels ranged from $1.57 to $1.78. being 40 to 50 cents higher than last year, as being “worthy of investigation.” All standard cement companies bids were alike and only an outsider underbid 2 to 5 cents a barrel on 350,000 barrels. Twenty Offer Bids There were twenty bidders. D L. Spickler, Detroit, former employ of the Wabash Cement Compasubmitted the noncombination Last year, at the lower prices cement business totaled about’ $ 000,000. The gasoline and oil business was approximately $400,000. Today was the first meeting attended by the McNutt-appointed commissioner, James D. Adams 'Dem., Columbia City). It also was the first presided over by Robert Boren, Fountain City, new Democratic chairman. Present setup of the commission has no friends in court, it appeared, ss the ripper bill went to second reading in the senate. The measure provides for a threemember, full-time commission and is similar to one offered at the 1931 session. At that time the highway commission was in the saddle and effort to unseat it failed. Lobbyists Give Up Failure of the commission to collect huge sums of federal aid was investigated and whitewashed. The commission was spending $22,000,000 a year and all bills to curtail this sum were defeated. How the picture has changed iiS shown in the attitude at this session of the veteran lobbyists for highway material interests. While they were fighting openly to save the commission and defend department conduct in 1931, they are saying nothing for the present setup now. Backers of the ripper measure base their claim for improvement in efficiency on the fact that there no longer will be division of authority among the four-member commission, director assistant director and department heads. The three full-time commissioners will be equal in rank and they will choose one of their number for the directorship. 70-TON JOB FINISHED World’s Largest Hollow Forging la Made in English. TRINIDAD, B. W. 1., Jan. 18.— It took a lot of forging to make—not a bogus check—but a 70-ton forging which a Sheffield firm made for the manufacturers of an English gasoline. This forging, said to be the world’s largest hollow forging, tc lc four months to make. It was necessary to dredge the Guaracara river at Pointe-a-Pierre so a special barge carrying the huge forging could reach the oil company's refinery.

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