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SUPPORT FOR MINIMUM PAY PLAN GROWING Powerful Congressional Backing for Roosevelt Short Week Program. ‘BOTTOM’ TO BE SET Held Only Way to Protect Both Industry, Workers in ‘Cut-Throat’ Trade. BY RITH FINNEY Tim** *nfrial Writer WASHINGTON. April 15.—Powerful congressional supuport for the administration's minimum wage amendments to the thirty-hour work week bill developed today. Presirif'nt Roosevelt let it be known that he wants to see something done along these lines if a constitutional method can be found, both as a protection for workers and for Industry threatened wPh cut-throat competition in wage scales. Labor Secretary Frances Perkins announced that she had suggested a minimum wage plan to the house labor committee for inclusion in the thirty-hour week bill, declared that she feels “the whole question of fixing a bottom to the fall of wages during the present emergency is of greatest importance.” Senators l rgo Program Four senators called at the White | House to discuss with the President minimum wages, the short work week and a public works program, and reported when they left that they had had a most sympathetic hearing. Numerous other members of the senate and house expressed anxiety to have the federal government adopt some sort of minimum wage plan. , In the group that called at the White House to urge quick action on the Perkins program for putting men to work were Senators Robert F. Wagner (Dem., N. Y.), Robert M. La Follette <Rep„ Wis.), Edward P. Costigan (Dcm., Col.), and Bronson M. Cutting (Rep N. M.). “We have greater power under the Constitution than many people believe." Senator Wagner said afterward, discussing the minimum wage plan favored by the President. Set l T p Wage Boards “I regard the minimum wage as an essential accompaniment of the five-day week, and I believe that the same sentiment is growing rapidly throughout the country and in congress.” Senator La Follette indicated that the group favors minimum wage machinery similar to that urged on the President Thursday by representatives of the railroad brotherhoods, amalgamated clothing workers, and the National Women’s Trade Union League, speaking for the Perkins labor conference. He declared that the government should fix a rock-bottom for wages, and then should establish minimum wage boards in each industry to adjust wages according to its special conditions. The senatorial delegation did not luge a specific figure for public works construction at this time, but indicated that ’They favor a large program. See Falling Pay as Danger They advocated liberalization of the Reconstruction Finance Corporation act, also, to permit government loans for other than selfliquidating projects. Substantially this same program Is favored by Labor Secretary Perkins, she indicated Friday, in order that the unemployment problem may be attacked simultaneously from several directions. Secretary Perkins, like the President, feels that falling wages and purchasing power constitute a serious danger to industry as well as to those employed by industry. She called attention to the fact that Utah, as well as New York, has enacted a minimum wage law applying to women and children within the last few weeks, and found this, as well as the indorsement of federal legislation by Governor Ely of Massachsetts and factory' owners and workers of that state “very encouraging.” Black Indorses Plan Senator Hugo Black (Dem., Ala.), author of the thirty-hour week bill pending in congress, has declared his hearty support of Miss Perkins’ position, and said he would offer a minimum wage amendment himself if the senate should vote to reconsider his bill, passed last week. Senator Henry F. Ashurst (Dem., Ariz.L chairman of the judiciary committee, added his hearty indorsement today. “Minimum wage provisions would seem to me to be a necessary part of the short work week bill,” he said, “and if reduction of hours meant permanent reduction of wages. I should doubt the wisdom of passing the thirty-hour week bill at all.” Senator David I. Walsh (Dem.. Mass ), chairman of the labor committee, said: "I feel that three things should be done in seeking to increase employment. “1. We should pass a national (Turn to Page Two) Times Index Page Book a Day 13 Classified 11-12 Comics 13 Crossword Puzzle 9 Curious World 9 Dietz on Science 3 Easter Program in Churches... 6-7 Editorial 4 Financial 9 Hickman. Theaters 8 Radio 9 Sports 14 Wiggam Cartoon 3 Woman s Pages 5-7

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VOLUME 44—NUMBER 291

Rules Beer Can Be Sold by Indiana Dealers With One Cent's Worth of Food Paul Fry Puts New Interpretation on State Brew Law; Prohibits Retail Sales by Grocers in Less Than Case Lots. “Give me a penny’s worth of pretzels and eight bottles of beer,” This order today is legal under the new rules reinterpreting the Indiana beer control law requirement regarding sale of food with all beer consumed on the premises.

The rules, although not yet printed in rule books, were declared in force by Paul Fry, state excise director. Under new ruling a penny's worth of any kind of food can qualify for the sale of beer in places holding restaurant permits. Another rule practically would force halt of sale of “dry beer.” Must Pay Same Fees All near beer sales are governed under the same law as 3.2 beer sales, Fry said, and dealers in “dry beer” must pay the same licen.se fees as though they were selling the “threetwo” product. Way also was paved, under the modified rules, for beer sales at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway immediately before and daring the 500-mile race. Sales also can be made at state and county fairs, by the fair association taking out a license. Beer sales at poolrooms and public card rooms still are prohibited and no curb service is allowed. Held to Case Lots Retail sales at groceries can not be delivered in less than case lots. Dining cars must pay the Indiana license and tax on their beer sold while passing through the state. Applicants for restaurant licenses must have affidavits of character and sign a waiver to forfeit their licenses if found breaking the rules by serving a free lunch or the beer without food. FIGHTING EDITOR IN NEW MIXUP Replevin Action Is Taken on Lighting Plant; Says He Will Use Diesel. Bfj Vtailed Pres* • HUNTINGTON. Ind., April 15 A S4OO damage suit and action to replevin a lighting plant installed after the local utility stopped service to the Huntington News were the latest obstacles in the path of C. W. H. Bangs, lawyer-editor, today. The suit was filed in Huntington circuit court by the W. V. Nussbaum Cos., Ft. Wayne. The damages are asked for alleged unlawful detention of the lighting plant, which the colnpany hopes to replevin. Bangs temporarily halted the move by filing a heavy bond preventing attachment of the equipment. The News now is published on a small cylinder press, powered with a jacked-up truck. The Goss Printing Press Company removed its flat-bed prbss two weeks ago. Bangs, former Huntington college president, covers the city news runs himself and superintends circulation. His circulation manager, Thomas Mason, quit last week and filed suit for S9OO back wages. If the lighting plant is removed. Bangs plans to install a Diesel engine, he says. The oil-powered engine can be operated for 80 cents a day. he said, using that as the basis for continuation of his fight against the utility. No trial date has been set yet for charges of slander and libel brought against Bangs by the first state bank several weeks ago. New York Stocks Opening ißy Abbo(t. Hoopin & Co.t —April 15— Amer Can 62 7 Kroner 22'4 Allied Chem... 85', Lie & Myers B 87 Air Red 58N Mont'v Ward.. 15 Atchison 42 NY Central 17*4 Anaconda B'n N America .... 19' Am For Pwr... 5’- Natl Cash Ree. 10 Am Tel A- Tel.. 92 7 s Penn R R 17 Auburn 37 Packard l’ Cons Gas 46L Radio 4*r Br ers A M 13 >* Cons Oil 6>b Case J 1 49'„ Std. of Ind IPS Dupont 41 Std Oil of NJ. 29 Ches A 0hi0... 28'j Tevas Corn 14' Gen Foods .... 26's U S Steel 33 Gillette 12 T * United Corp ... S', Gen Mot 13’s Un Aircraft.... 22N Gen Elec Un Carbide 26’, Goodyear 18> Vanadium .... 13' Gen Am Tk Cr 19's Westinehouse. . 28 Int Nickle .... 10 Woolworth 29*, Int Hary . . 24’n Western Un .. . 22 ' Johns Msnyille 20 $l5O in Clothing Is Stolen Suits of clothing and trousers i were stolen Friday night from the second-hand clothing store of j Calderon Brothers, 208 Indiana avenue. Babriel Calderon. 1145 South Capitol avenue, reported today to police.

$1,604,000 Payment Made to Teachers in Chicago

BY HILLIER KRIEGHBAI M Untied Press Staff Correspondent CHICAGO. April 15.—Payment of $1,604,000 cash came to Chicago's 18,000 long unpaid school teachers today as a surprise Easter present. Clerks of the board of education worked through the night so that the money could be i ,stributed today as the administration of Edward J. Kelly, Chicago's new Irish mayor who likes nothing better than a fight, tackled the problem of getting money to pay municipal employes. Payments are for the concluding weeks of last June. It had not beenexpected that any money would be forthcoming before next week. Npyor Kelly and business men to-

Rain probable tonight and Sunday; little change in temperature.

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A love triangle, in which a pastor’s wife and the “other woman” shared his parsonage, has been climaxed by the disappearance of the Rev. Sharon Inman, 35, and Miss Ezie Holdridge, 20, college student, at Springfield, Mo. Mrs. Inman, showm above with her husband, said she asked Miss Holdridge to share her home “so she might see Sharon with his two children.” ARMY OFFICERS WILL DIRECT FOREST CAMPS Limited Number of Reserve Men to Be Assigned to Duty. Army men will direct the civilian work camps in connection with President Roosevelt’s program of forestry w'ork for the unemployed, it was announced Friday at Fifth corps area headquarters in Columbus, O. Captain Bruce L. Peters, president of the Indiana department of the Reserve Officers Association announced a limited number of reserve line officers will be assigned to six months active duty for administrative and personnel duties at the reforestation camps. Indiana enrollees in the camp will be sent to Ft. Knox, Ky., for a conditioning period. THREE ARE HELD ON SLOT MACHINE CHARGE Gaming Trials to Be Faced After Arrests at Antlers Bowling Alley. Three men were arrested Friday night after a report had been received by police that a woman had lost a considerable sum of money in slot machines in the bowling alley of the Antlers. Ed Hornberger. 38. of 33 Palmer street, whom police said they watched as he lost to nickels in a slot machine, faces a gaming charge. Lawrence Weisman. 46. of 402 North Meridian street, apartment 63. proprietor of the bowling alleys, is charged w'ith keeping a gaming house. James Howard. 41, of 547 Parker avenue, said to have admitted ownership of two slot machines, is charged with keeping a gaming device.

day started a citv-wide campaign to sell school tax warrants along the lines of the war-time Liberty bond drives. The funds will be used to pay the teachers, some of whom actually have curtailed their food when funds ran out. School board Friday declined by a vote of six to tliree to approve closing the schools, with the frank admission that they could not find money to pay the teachers. In a message to the teachers. William Green, president of the American Federation of Labor, warned they can not ’protect their salaries and their living standards without organized action.” He proposed forming teachers’ unions.

INDIANAPOLIS, SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1933

JOBS BIGGEST NEED, IS VIEW OF ROOSEVELT ‘Put Men Back to Work,’ Is Cry Pounding at President’s Ears. INFLATION PLEA GAINS Executive Likely to Add Far-Reaching Action to His Program. BY RAYMOND CLAPPER United Press Staff Correspondent (Copyrieht. 1933. by United Press) WASHINGTON, April 15.—Fresh demand for some inflationary action that will put men back to work is pounding against the ears of President Roosevelt in a swelling chorus that grows more imperative every hour. Industry is demanding action to start consumer buying. Labor is calling frantically for a stop to mounting unemployment, if it takes a bond issue of $6,000,000,000, or even government control of some basic industries, to do it. Farm leaders say that the priceraising allotment bill is not enough, and that there must be inflation. Leaders in congress are declaring that unless the White House acts quickly, congress will, as one Democratic leader puts it, “jam inflation down the administration’s throat.” Far-Reaching Action Seen A senate vote impends on direct currency expansion amendments to the farm bill. Democratic chieftains expect to turn back these proposals at this time, but many of them are converted to the necessity of some inflationary measure. Even from inside the President’s official family comes word that more far-reaching action than hitherto has been proposed in the emergency program must be taken quickly. Within a few days the President is expected to move toward setting up a national co-ordinator for the railroads, which will involve practically governmental supervision of their operation. Expected Limited Inflation Other proposals receiving serious consideration at the White House are these: 1. Limited inflation through a public works bond issue of probably $6,000,000,000. 2. Launching of a vast program of government-financed construction of low cost dwellings, flood control. seaways systems, water works and grade crossing elimination. 3. Enforcement of minimum wages either by federal or state action, or self-regulation within various industries. 4. A shorter work week to spread employment. The administration now regards re-employment as the most pressing problem of the moment. Inflation, public works and all other proposals are aimed at this. ■ Jobless Ranks Growing Just six weeks ago today, President- Roosevelt’s promise of action rang out from the inaugural balcony and a burst of acclaim echoed across the country. But unemployment continued to increase until now it is estimated by some at more than 16,000,000, the largest in history. Probably 4.000 banks still are closed. Many communities are almost without banking facilities. Possibly $5,000,000,000 is tied up. The government has decided not to call $6,000,000,000 in Liberty bonds that would be retired in six months’ notice. Reasons are not given, but It is understood that the bond market is not considered propitious for selling the vast issue that would be necessary to replace these 4V 4 per cent bonds at lower interest rate. Urge Public Works Proposed public works bonds would be disposed of largely through the federal reserve system, as banks could draw currency' up to face value against them. Some members of the cabinet strongly are urging the President to launch a public works program at once. Labor Secretary' Perkins says j this would put many men to work within a few months, clearing slums, setting poles for electric lines into rural communities, providing small cities and towns with sewerage systems, eliminating grade crossing and the like. This work, it is pointed out. would not only help the steel, brick and building industries, but at the same time through wages would prove buying power for consumers goods such as clothing and household equipment. Wage Total Drop* Billions The country's annual wage total has dropped $25,000,000,000. Women are working for as low as a dollar a day. Cotton labor is getting 55 cents a day in some places. President Roosevelt is understood to feel that the wage cutting preblef is traceable to a few pirates ,n each industry who refuse to fair. When 80 or 90 per -rent of the manufacturers in a given industry are willing to maintain a reasonable wage and the remaining ones refuse, they demoralize the whole industry- with unfair competition. If industries will not police themselves. the administration is sympathetic to having this job done by the states, or, if necessary, by the federal government. HOURLY TEMPERATURES 6a. m 46 %jl. m 46 7 a. m 46 7a. m 47

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Edward J. Kelly, above, is Chicago's new mayor, elected by council to serve two years. Mr. Kelly, a civil engineer, is a Democrat.

RAINY EASTER IS FORECAST Practically No Hope for Fair Weather, Says Bureau Chief. Umbrellas and raincoats will be in fashion Sunday to protect Easter finery. There is practically no hope of fair weather Sunday, according to J. H. Armington, meteorologist at the local United States weather bureau. He explained there is a storm centered over Cairo, 111., and it is moving northeast, with Indianapolis directly in its path. YOUTHFUL BURGLARS GET 90-DAY TERMS Judge Baker Ignores Pleas for Release of Pair. Despite pleas for leniency from relatives and friends, two confessed burglars Friday afternoon were sentenced to ninety days on the Indiana state farm by Criminal Judge Frank P. Baker. Lawrence Peter Kirsch, 21, of 10 Weghorst street, and Harry "Scimib, 20. of 633 Luett avenue, confesses taking part in two robberies together. Kirsch confessed to eight burglaries. Suporters of the youths included attorneys and a former employer, who urged that the court lighten the two to twenty-five-year penalty demanded by the indictment for first-degree burglary. Baker agreed to accept pleas of guilty to petit larceny, but insisted on pronouncing a sentence. Previously, Harry Cloud. 16, of 749 Missouri street, and Arthur Roberts, 17, of 430 West Merrill street, who admitted entering two grocery stores, were placed on probation. Both were paroled to a neighbohood minister. ASK CHANGE OF JUDGE FOR SCANLON TRIAL Petition Is Filed by Alleged Automobile Swindlers. Petition for a change of judge has been filed by James C. Scanlan and William L. Bruce, local automobile dealers, who are alleged to have embezzled money from nnance companies. They are to be tried in criminal court April 24. Change is desired because of “bias and prejudice of the judge," the pettion states. Judge Frank P. Baker said he will name three judges, one of whom will be selected. Melvin Lee Hindman, a former policeman, who resigned, also is under indictment and is alleged to have been a signer of one of the sales contracts on which the indictments are based. Hindman was released on bond when he surrendered after a stay in Michigan. INK DAMAGE IS S2OO Vandals Hurl Bottle Through Window at North Side Group. Ink vandals caused S2OO damage Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Sparks. 1636 Broadi way. they reported to police. They said that while a party was | in progress in the home, a bottle of j ink was hurled through a window. | Clothing of the couple and of their I guests and furnishings of a room were spattered with ink.

MacDonald Sails for U. S. for Parley With Roosevelt

BY G. W. QUISENBERRY United Pre** SUIT Correspondent SOUTHAMPTON, England. April 15.—Prime Minister J. Ramsay MacDonald. confident that his forthcoming conversations with President Roosevelt would result in good for the world, sailed for America today on the liner Berengaria. He was accompanied by his daughter. Just before the boat lifted her gangplank. MacDonald dispatched this cable to Mr. Roosevelt. “I am leaving in wonderful weather. which I take as a good omen.” His cable was in response to one from Mr. Roosevelt which was handed him when he embarked. Mr. Roosevelt messaged: “We are greatly looking forward to your being with us, and wish you a good voyage.”

RUTH JUDD IN TEARS AT HER SANITY TRIAL Fights Last Battle to Escape Gallows in Arizona Court. RUSH TO GET JURY Hearing Will Continue All Day, May Extend Into Next Week. BY GALE D. WALLACE United Press Staff Correspondent COURTROOM, FLORENCE, Ariz., April 15.—1n a storm of angry tears Winnie Ruth Judd, Arizona’s most famous woman convict, fought her last battle to escape the gallow's today at a hearing to determine her sanity. Surrounded by alienists for state and defense, the “Blonde Tigress” listened with mingled emotions as a jury of miners, homesteaders and merchants was being chosen to weigh the issue on which her life depends. Should the jury decide Mrs. Judd is sane, she must hang April 21 for the murder of Agnes Ann Leroi, her fellow nurse. If the verdict is insanity, she must spend the rest of her life in the state hosiptal at Phoenix. Nervous During Questioning Mrs. Judd nervously twisted a handkerchief around her hand and squirmed in her chair while opposing counsel wrangled over the jurors. It w ! as the same demeanor she adopted at her trial on murder charges when the jury found her sane. Nine jurors were tentatively passed when court convened this morning. The session will continue all day in an attempt to end the hearing quickly, although Mrs. Judd’s chief counsel, O. V. Willson, believed it would run three or four days. “This is Mrs. Judd’s final legal contest.” Willson said. “It is too late now to appeal to the United States supreme court, and we have i’_ the money for it any way.” Distraught and Wan Distraught and wan. Mrs. Judd brushed her way out of the courtroom Friday night with a prison matron at her side. Her aged ifather, the Rev. H. J. McKin.Vll, tried to kiss her as she passed but she ignored him. The frail young woman angrily railed at prosecution alienists who sought to question her. She burst into tears on catching sight of Dr. Joseph Catton, Stanford university alienist, who testified at her trial that he believed her sane. Quarrels With Husband “I don’t want you around.” she cried. “I won’t answer any of your questions.” Dr. Catton and Dr. Poul Bowers of Los Angeles, another state psychiatrist, continued their attempts to interrogate her, but to no avail. Dr. William C. Judd, the condemned woman's husband, was at her side during the questioning. Dr. Catton admitted he “had words” with Dr. Judd. “He asked me what I was doing there and I told him that was my business,” the mental expert said. “He told Mrs. Judd to be deaf and dumb while I was trying to talk to her. Her ability to carry out those instructions indicates to me she still is sane.” Dr. George Stephens, former head of Arizona state hospital and a defense witness for Mrs. Judd, was more successful in his interview. LEGISLATOR IS GIVEN LESLIE APPOINTMENT Jesse P. Curry Named as Bookkeeper in State Insurance Department. Representative Jesse P. Curry (Dem., Vevay), Monday will assume his post as bookkeeper in the state insurance department. He is the twelfth legislator to receive appointment under the McNutt administration. Curry w’ill take the place of Charles G. Shaw, Indianapolis, a Republican. Changes from Republicans to Democrats also were made in the clerical and stenographic forces by Harry E. McClain, new Democratic insurance commissioner. Chicago Stocks Opening ißy Abbott. Hoppin & Co.i —April 15— Bendix Avia ... 9 7 * Nob Spark* .... 14'j Borg Warner .. 8 3 Prima Beverage 18 Cities Service.. 2V Swift, & Cos 11‘4 1 Cont Chi com . lVSwift Inti 17 Cont Chi pfd.. 14 US Gypsum 24',

In his last interview with the English press. MacDonald spoke feelingly of Mr. Roosevelt and of his “courage and sincerity, which already has won him the confidence of his people.” “I will do my utmost in my brief week-end in Washington to strengthen the good will between Great Britain and the United States and ascertain new ways for cooperation in the great task of relieving the worlds abnormal distress,” he added. Before sailing, the king’s special messenger handed MacDonald this message from his mrjesty: i “You know my best wishes go with you for the success of your visit, j I trust you wilKhave a pleasant I journey and a return.”

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CITY LAWYER IS KIDNAPED; MONEY AND CAR STOLEN Three Men Seize Arthur J. Jones as He Leaves Home of Friends, Drive for Miles and Rob Him. $lO6 TAKEN IN OLD BRICK HOUSE Attorney Then Returned Here and Thugs Escape With His Speedy Stutz Automobile. “Taken for a ride” Friday night by three men, Arthur J. Jones, 540 East Thirtieth street, prominent Indianapolis attorney, was robbed of his costly automobile and $lO6. Shortly before 3 this morning, Jones came to police and reported the robbery. The money was taken from him in a large, old brick house a considerable distance south of Bloomington, and probably near Bedford. Plocie believe the car was stolen for use in commission of some major crime, probably a robbery.

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Monica The Girl in The Case Can a girl believe a young man who says he loves her, hut refuses to take her any place where they might meet his mother or sister? Monica O’Dare’s answer to this question would have been wiser if she hadn’t been the girl in the case and Dan Cardigan the man. Monica is the S heroine of the new sei rial, “Darling Fool.” I It begins | Thursday, April 20, in The Times

HOGS CLOSE WEEK WITH PRICES 5 CENTS HIGHER Vealers Move Up Half Dollar In Strong Trade. Hogs closed the week at the city yards mostly 5 cents higher than Friday’s average this morning. The bulk, 160 to 300 pounds, sold for $3.75 to $3.80, top price $3.85. Weights of 300 pounds up brought $3.65 to $3.70; 120 to 160 pounds, $3.30 to $3.60. Receipts were estimated at 2.000. Holdovers were 138. Cattle were nominally steady on receipts of 50. Vealers were strong to 50 cents higher. Most sales were at $5.50 down. Top was recorded at $6. Calf receipts numbered 550. No test of the market was made in the sheep pens. Prices were quotably steady. Receipts were 50. SULLIVAN IS NAMED AS ASSISTANT AUDITOR Princeton Banker Is Given Post by Williamson. Lawrence Sullivan, Princeton banker, has been appointed assistant auditor of state by Floyd E. Williamson, state auditor. Under the reorganization law, his assistant is the person the auditor is permitted to appoint. Selection of Sullivan, however, was made through the office of Governor Paul V. McNutt. Sullivan will succeed to the position held by William Cosgrove, who was boosted by McNutt to the position of chief examiner of the state board of accounts. KNIFES OWN BROTHER Pair Fights Over Attention Paid Wife of One, Say Police. Hugh Curly, 34, Seattle (Wash.) race driver, was slashed on the wrist Friday night by his brother, Terry Curly, 22, of 1504 North Pennsylvania street. Apt. 10. also a race driver, following a fight said to have started over the attentions of one brother to the other's wife. William Harrison, judge pro tem. in municipal court three, today continued the case to April 18, fixing Terry Curly’s bond on assault and battery with intent to kill charges at SSOO. In the Air Weather conditions at 9 a. m.: Northeast wind, 20 miles an hour; temperature, 47; barometric pressure, 29.90 at sea level; general condition, overcast, light so& ceiling, 800 feet; visibility, 2 nules.

Capital EDITION PRICE TWO CENTS Outside Marion County, 3 Onto

Jones was not harmed during the nearly seven hours he was held captive. He was forced out of the car at a point on Shelby street early today. He was told the automobile would be left at McCarty and East streets, but it still is missing. Leaving the Piccadilly apartments, Sixteenth and Pennsylvania streets, where he had been the guest of friends. Jones said he was stepping into his car when the three men appeared. Covered With Gun One drew a revolver. Jones was placed in the back seat and his hat jerked over his eyes. One man seated himself with Jones and the other two took the front seat. With little conversation, the trip towards Bloomington was started. Once another automobile appeared to be following and the man with Jones said he would smash the rear window and “take a couple of shots at them." However, he desisted when one of his companions protested. “Don’t do it. They may have a machine gun.’* In the house, Jones said he. was forced to remove most of his clothing, his captors evidently believing he had a money belt. After pocketing the $lO6 and giving Jones time to don his clothing one of the men said: “Get back in the car, old timer.” Abductors Well Dressed The car was driven back to Indianapolis without interruption except for two stops for gasoline. Jones told police his abductors were well dressed. When he first saw them, they wore hats, but changed to caps after getting into the car. "We’ll knock you off if you squawk to the police," were the parting words of the kidnapers. The missing automobile had license 61-403. and its tires have white sidewalls. It is a 1931 model Stutz sedan, capable of a speed of 100 miles an hour, according to Jones. BOUNDARY HEARING IS SET FOR APRIL 26 Public Session to Be Held by Commissioners on Dispute. Public hearing on contemplated change in boundary line of Perry and Decatur townships will be held by county commissioners April 26. it has been announced. The hearing follows a court ruling by Superior Judge Joseph R. Williams that county commissioners have the right to act in the dispute on receipts of petition signed by majority of residents in the townships. The dispute arose over attempt of Perry township residents to annex Decatur township property, which includes the new $5,000,000 plant of the Indianapolis Power and Light Company. Increased property valuation and reduced taxation is the plum awaiting the winner in the argument. Bt United Press SENATE Continues debate on farm bill. HOUSE Adjourned until Monday. Military affairs continues Muscle Shoals hearing. Banking committee continues consideration of Wagner unemployment relief bill.

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