Indianapolis Times, Volume 45, Number 199, Indianapolis, Marion County, 29 December 1933 — Page 12

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—Dietz on Science— CWA GROUP TO BE USED IN AID OF ARCHEOLOGY Excavation of Ancient Mounds Will Give * Jobs to 1.000. BY DAVID DIETZ fit ripp.-Howard Science Editor A project to dig up the ancient history of America on a scale never before attempted is being launched tinder auspices of the Civil Works Administration. An army of 1.000 unemployed Citizens will be put to work under the direction of trained archeologists. The bureau of American ethnology of the Smithsonian institution will assume general direction of the project. A number of large Indian mounds Cvhich are considered the key spots cf American archeology have been chosen for exacation. The material recovered will be sent to the United States National Museum for *tudy and analysis. The mounds chosen never have been tackled in the past, because it was realized that the task Involved more labor than could then be obtained. In each case, men to do the excavating will be chosen in the state where the particular mound is located. Supervision Essential It is necessary tc have the work done under the direction of trained archeologists, because unskilled Workers, without proper guidance, Can do irreparable damage. Archeologists can tell many stories of places v.here enthusiastic but unguided amateurs have destroyed forever the possibility of interpreting the history of the region. Items on the program for the project are as follows: Excavation and restoration of one of the largest and most important Indian mounds and earthworks in Florida, located near Lake Okechobee, fifteen miles south of Indiantown. Smithsonian scientists surveyed this site in 1931 and reported that it was the key site of an archeological aiea which is practically unknown to science. Excavation of a large Indian mound located between Tampa and Sarasota bay. This is thought to mark the site of the town of Ucita, Visited by De Soto. Excavation of several large Indian mounds near Artesia in Brovard county, Florida. They mark sites formerly occupied by the Mayajuaca and Ais Indians. Expert to Be in Charge Matthew W. Stirling, chief of the bureau of American ethnology of Smithsonian Institution, and archeologists, will be in charge of the three projects in Florida. Excavation of a group of Indian mounds in the Shiloh National Military park at Pittsburgh Landing, Hardin county. Tennessee. Neither the age of these mounds nor their makers is known. The other projects are as follows: Excavation of a large Indian mound within the city limits of Macon, Ga., the site of an ancient Hitchi village. Excavation of a large mound six miles from Taft. Kern county, California, one of the key sites of California prehistory, which was abandoned by the Indians soon after the first Spanish explorers visited the area. Tokio detectives wear rings attached to a dry battery and induction coil hidden in their belts; w hen they grab a suspects, the current causes him to lose consciousness until handcuffs are put on him.

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MUSIC GUIDES THREE MURDERERS TO CHAIR Condemned Man Plays Harmonica Death March. By United Prett HUNTSVILLE. Tex., Dec. 29. With a condemned man playing •'Chicken Reel” on a harmonica, three slayers marched to the electric chair in the Texas penitentiary here today. Dewey Hunt, a former Tenneseean, sentenced for the slaying of a Dallas street car operator, asked for the music. It was played by Paul Mitchell, also under death sentence. Two Negro slayers, Clarence Booker and Carl Stewart, followed Hunt t.o the chair. All died bravely, Hunt protesting his innocence. GETS LOAN TO SAVE HOME, DROPS DEAD Philadelphia Man Waits Weeks for Federal Aid, Then Dies. By United Prm* PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 29.—For many weeks, John C. Barrett, 60, had prayed that the Home Owners Loan Corporation would grant his application that would save his home. He was notified yesterday to appear at the corporation’s office. There was a long line waiting. He joined it to wait his turn. His suspense was great. Finally, his name was called and he was informed that his $4,400 had been granted. Barrett dropped dead. HULL TO VISIT LAKE COUNTRY OF CHILE State Secretary Going to South American Switzerland. By United Presn BUENOS AIRES, Dec. 29.—State Secretary Cordell Hull, en route home from the Pan-American confeernce, planned to leave late today for the Chilean lake country—“the Switzerland of South America.’’ He was a luncheon guest of the American Club. In the Air Weather conditions at 9 a. m.: East northeast wind, 11 miles an hour; temperature, 13; barometric pressure, 30.78 at sea level; general conditions, clear, smoky; ceiling, unlimited; visibility, l'i miles.

LADY LUCK IS VICTORIOUS IN JUSTICE TILT Drunkenness Charges Are Dropped Despite Damaging Evidence. Lady Luck and the earnest pleas of friends served to get Omer Haines, 924 Bellefontaine street, out of the toils of the law when he was arraigned in municipal court three today, charged with drunkenness. ‘‘How drunk was he?” Charles Karabell, judge pro tern., asked. “Failin' drunk,” a policeman answered, “he toppled over and landed in the street.” “Give me another chance, Judge,” Mr. Haines pleaded at this point, “I've got a wife and two children.” Te pushed a frail looking woman who had ben standing near by to the forefront. “But, Judge,’’ a policeman protested, “this man is divorced. He obtained a divorce from his wife Oct. 4.” "Is that true?” asked the judge, sternly. The prisoner admitted that it was. “And,” piped up one of the annoying constabulary, “I think he's on probation for another drunk charge. Here Lady Luck took a hand, for a search of the records revealed that although Mr. Haines had been arrested for intoxication on Nov. 23. sentence had been suspended. Harry Dugan, bailiff, joined in a request to give Haines another chance. “I’ll give you another chance—against my better judgment,” said Judge Karabell. “but don’t forget, if you get drunk again you'll go to the state farm for 120 days and pay a $lO fine. And from now on you must give $5 a week for the support of your children.” rosicrucianTsmbooks INCREASED AJ LIBRARY Volumes on Ancient Nature Philosophy Added to City Collection. Additional volumes on the subject of Rosicrucianism, an ancient nature philosophy, have been added to the Indianapolis public library. A demand for Rosicrucian literature has necessitated the donation to the library, according to Mrs. Florence Newlin. local representative. The books deal with philosophy, metaphysics with an aim toward understanding the nature of existence. Local members of the organization contributed funds for the purchase of the literature. CITY MAN TO COMMAND FLIGHT TO HONOLULU Lieutenant-Commander McGinnis Will Lead Navy Squadron. Lieutenant-Commander Kneffler McGinnis, Indianapolis, will command the squadron of navy seaplanes which is scheduled to make a formation flight from the Pacific coast to Honolulu, according to wire dispatches. Mr. McGinnis w r as born in Indianapolis in 1892, and obtained appointment to Annapolis Naval academy in 1912. He has been engaged in naval aviation since 1920.

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