Indianapolis Times, Volume 45, Number 287, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 April 1934 — Page 6

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HIGHLIGHTS OF AUTOMOTIVE WORLD FOR THE WEEK

GASOLINE TAX PUTS BURDEN ON MOTORISTS Each Gallon Declared to Be Carrying Fourteen Different Levies. BY BTURGE WELLS TimM Automobile F. Hi tor It t practically an impossibility to bp an automobile editor and not be aware of the bitter struggle the petroleum industry is engaged in against federal and state gasoline taxation. It is entirely possible, however, to be an automobile editor, and still not be aware of the stupendous sums of money realized annually from the taxation of gasoline, oil, and the many petroleum by-prod-ucts, unless someone happens to come along and gives one “a jolt on the chin” with the actual figures. That is precisely what happened to me recently while glancing over the American Petroleum Institutes’ house organ, Gas Tax News. Figures Tabulated According to the publication, motor vehicle taxes in 1933 apparently reached anew all-time record of nearly $1,200,000,000. I quote their figures as preliminary estimates show the amounts paid by motor vehicle owners and operators to federal, state, and local governments to be as follows: Federal gasoline taxes $ 181,125,988 Federal lubricants taxes 22.289,625 Federal tire and tube taxes . 22.836,119 Federal auto and motorcycle taxes 22,475,888 State Rasoline taxes 519.123,716 State registration fees . 301,528,659 Personal property and municipal taxes 100,000,000 County and city gasoline taxes 10.000.000 Total *1,180.379.986 "The total makes 1933 the fourth consecutive year in which these levies have exceeded $1,000,000,000. Revenue Diminishes "The $519,123,716 in state gasoline taxes represents gross collections as reported by the state, and as estimated for eleven states, by the American Petroleum Institute's department of statistics. Shrinkage between gross and net collections, due to exemptions, refunds, and other deductions, normally amounts to $30,000,000 and probably will reduce the net figure to an amount below the $513,047,239 net of ‘932. This would make 1933 the second year in which gasoline tax revenues have diminished despite collection at peak rates.” A check among Indianapolis oil men revealed that approximately fourteen taxes are levied on every gallon of gasoline between the time it leaves the w-ell as crude oil and is put into the tank of an Indiana vehicle as fuel. Further estimates indicate that 48 per cent of the money paid by the Indiana motorist for gasoline represents tax. A movement now is under w’ay to reduce the state gasoline tax to 2 cents from 4 cents and to cut inspection fees to 1% cents a barrel.

COURTS ARE ABUSING POWER, SAYS LAWYER Matson Tells Rotarians That Action Is Menace. Utilization of police powers by legislative bodies and courts under the guise of contributing to the public welfare has become a menace, Frederick E. Matson, attorney, said yesterday before the Rotary Club. Mr. Matson declared that there is a tendency to permit congress to enlarge its powers beyond the intention of the makers of the Constitution. Regulation of the interstate commerce clause in the Consttiution was cited as an example of legislative bodies encroaching upon constitutional rights through police power interpretation. I. 0. 0. F. TO CONVENE Two Candidates Will Get Degrees at Meeting Monday. The degree team of Trafalgar lodge. Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Trafalgar, will confer the first degree on two candidates for Harris lodge of this city Monday night at the latter's hall. West Washington and Addison streets.

Thousands have Ended their Bowel Worries by taking this advice! j|j

Can constipation safely be relieved? “Yes!” say medical men. “Yes!” say the many thousands who have followed their advice and know. You are not likely to cure your constipation with salts, pills, tablets or any of the habit-forming cathartics. But you can safely relieve this condition by gentle regulation with a suitable liquid laxative. THE LIQUID TEST: First: select a properly prepared liquid laxative. Second: take the dose vou find suited to your system. Third: gradually reduce the dose until bowels are moving of their own accord. Simple, isn’t it? And it works! The right liquid laxative brings thorough bowel action without using force. An approved liquid laxative (one which is most widely used for both adults and children) is Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. It is a doctor’s prescription, and perfectly safe. Its laxative action is based on senna, a natural laxative; the dose can be measured, and the MMOTMir

NOTES AMPLE ROOM IN DE SOTO AIRFLOW MODEL

Pictured above is R. E. Spillman, wholesale manager for Jones-Maiey, Inc., distributor for De Soto in this territory inspecting the roominess in one of the new 1934 De Soto Airflow cars which are becoming quite common in Indianapolis. This and other Airflow models are being displayed at the distributor’s show room, 2421 East Washington street, and the local dealer organization.

FUEL FOR RACE TO BE CHECKED Forty-Five Gallons to Be Limit; Filling in Three Portions. The famous Indianapolis motor speedw’ay, noted for glamor and ceremony befitting its position as America’s No. 1 automobile speedway, is to add one more interesting spectacle to its historic Memorial day 500-mile race on May 30. Fueling of the high priced automobiles is the latest all-important side light on the famous racing classic. Replying to requests from many fans relative to new specifications which limit the gasoline consumption to forty-five gallons for each car, Ted Allen, secretary of the contest board of the American Automobile Association, Washington. D. C., has issued a bulletin explaining in detail the fueling procedure. Each of the thirty-three cars that will roar away from the speedway’s starting line in quest of a share in the SIOO,OOO in prizes, will be towed from the garages on race morning with every drop of gasoline drained from their tanks, said the bulletin. When all cars have taken their place in the pits, in full view of the spectators in the main grandstands, uniformed officials of the contest board will open sealed cans, each containing approximately fifteen gallons of gasoline. Three cans will be allotted to each pit and should any car use its quota no surplus will be allowed. The capacity of each race car tank will be fifteen gallons. The only exception, explained Allen's bulletin, will be in the case of the two-cycle motors, which will be allowed an extra ten gallons. CITY WOMEN’S A. C. NAMES 5 DIRECTORS Three Are Re-Elected and Two New Members Are Picked. Five directors, three of them reelected, were named last night at ;he meeting of the Women's Athletic Club, in the club building, adjoining the Hoosier Athletic Club. New directors are Miss Stella Louise Ely and Mrs. Hazel Duenweg. Those re-elected are Miss Lillian Neiman, Vliss Vivian Ely and Miss Marcia B. Cinder. The directors serve a hree-year term.

action thus regulated to suit your individual need. If there are children in your household, don’t give them any fad form of laxative, but use a healthful, helpful preparation like Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. Its very taste will tell you it is wholesome, and agreeable to the stomach. Delightful taste, and delightful action; there is no discomfort at the time, or after. Ask your druggist for Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin, all ready to take.

A Frank Statement Concerning Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin \Ye believe the use of pills and tablets containing mineral drugs is rapidly giving way to gentle regulation of the bowels with a liquid laxative. \Ye believe Dr. Caldwell’s original prescription of fresh herbs, pure pepsin, and senna is the ideal family laxative. And we know it is a safe preparation for children and expectant mothers because it does not cause bowel strain or irritate the kidneys.

New, Smart Town Sedan Completes Plymouth Line

TAKES ZONE POSITION

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Appointment of W. G. McVicker as assistant zone manager of the Indianapolis zone offices for Buick and Pontiac was announced recently by W. L. Pavlovski, zone manager. Mr. McVicker comes to the Indianapolis zone with eleven years’ experience with the various units of the General Motors Corporation. He joined the organization in 1923 at the central offices in Detroit, where he spent four years covering operations departments. Other moves since then include the position of general auditor traveling out of central headquarters, sales representative in the Chevrolet division of the Houston zone, regional business manager for Buick in the southwestern region, Oklahoma City as zone sales manager, and special representative in the New York region, from which he was transferred to Indianapolis.

GOODRICH EXECUTIVE NOTES BUSINESS GAIN Declares Tire Sales Meetings Reflected Enthusiasm. By Times Special AKRON, April 11.—C. B. O'Connor, general tire sales manager of the B. F. Goodrich Company, who has just returned to company headquarters after leading sales conferences in every section of the country', says business recovery is taking place in some districts without general public recognition. Conferences this year, attended by the Goodrich field sales organization and dealers, have been the most enthusiastic in five years, Mr. O'Connor declares. OLD HICKORY CLUB TO ENTERTAIN CANDIDATES Weekly Roundup and Reception Set for Tomorrow. Weekly roundup and reception for Democratic candidates will be held by the Old Hickory Democratic Club tomorrow night at the Eagles clubhouse. Andrew J. Bruce is chairman. Candidates will be invited and entertainment will be provided at 9 p. m„ following a closed session of the club and auxiliary. LATIN CLUB TO MEET Discussion of U. S. Customs in Venezuela Scheduled. History and customs of the United States in Venezuela, South American country where Spanish is the official language, will be discussed tonight at the meeting of the Club Latino Americano. The meeting will be in the Cropsey auditorium of the public library. Dr. Angel Castillo, president cf the club, who lived for many years in Venezuela, will be the jpeaker. * Toledo Man Dies in Crash By t'niled Press KOKOMO. Ind.. April 11. Elsworth Brown. 34. Toledo, 0.. died in a hospital here early today of injuries suffered in an automobile collision on State Highway 31 last night. Ernest Brown. 29. his brother, and Mrs. Edna Boyer, 40. Anderson. were reported critically injured. Candidate's Name Corrected Carl H. Buddenbaum. Republican candidate for the nomination for city councilman. First district, oday asked a correction of his iame, which was carried erroneously Monday in the list of candifates as Carl B. Buddenbaum. Famed British Actor Dies I'nitrd Press LONDON. April 11.—Sir Gerald Du Maurier, 61, one of Great Iritain’s most famous actors, died vOday at a nursing home, t 1

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Truck Built as Part of Body; Car Available in Four Colors. Ade luxe tow’n sedan, hailed as the smartest model ever offered on a Plymouth chassis, was announced by the Plymouth Motor Corporation recently. It will soon be on display at local Chrysler, Dodge and De Soto dealers showrooms. In making the announcement, the corporation stated that the new model was developed to meet numerous dealer requests for a car of this type. 1 The new model, priced at $685 f. o. b. factory, Detroit, rounds out the corporation’s line of 1934 cars. It already is in production. Shipments in volume have started. A four-door, four-window sedan, the new model is a "close-coupled” car. but a large car, utilizing 114inch w’heelbase. A handsome new built-in trunk is mounted on the rear as standard equipment. Upholstery and certain interior appointments are new r . The model is presented in four colors—black, fisherman blue. Palm Beach gray and gunmeta.l. It is not available without the trunk, which is part of the body. Like other Plymouth models, the sedan offers all of the basic Chrysler Motors engineering features. Individual front wheel springing and a 77 horse power engine with floating mountings combine to provide a smooth, vibrationless ride. The sedan is one of the safest cars ever built. It is compactly built and has all of the other Plymouth safety features, including an all-steel body, hydraulic brakes and a rigid X-type, box-section, double-drop frame. Alleged Trespasser Nabbed Police answered a call yesterday at 1700 Reisner street and found Mitchell Mascoe, watchman at the Atlas Sand and Gravel Company, holding Forest Hanlon, 42, of 1026 South Mount street. Mascoe said that he surprised two men who were cutting copper wire and that he seized Hanlon. Hanlon was charged with vagrancy and trespass.

“YEAST soon £***) cleared away her limples ” reports DR. ANTOINE of Paris , A “case history.” From the records of one of France's leading diag- ° ' S t jS nostkiam, Dr. Edouard Antoine, who numbers r king and other ? royalty among his patients’ If you or anyone you know is suffering j& C ° f° R 1 from skin trouble, read what this eminent doctor says .. . 4 ' /l better. AM)—most gratifying i s mmamSm scrvc such an improvement in your skin! “THE PATIENT,” states Dr. Antoine, "EXAMINATION SHOWED *he had a bad con- “I FORBADE CATHARTICS and pre- It clears. Freshens. 1 akes on color. Becomes softer, ‘ —age 25—had for years suffered from ditlon of the intestines .. . constipation .. . which scribed yeast. It quickly brought about smoother .. . simply because you have done the seneruptionson theface. Had employed oint- she had treated by means of purgatives. Obviously the desired result.” (Note, above, chart sible thing and corrected the real bodily COUSC of your ments, lotions, etc—without result... her auto-intoxication was thecauseof her bad skin ... showing intestines, where yeast work,.) skjn troub , e || oneßt ly, j s there any medicine,’any “~——j cosmetic you know that will do this? y You can get Fleischmann’s “OKIN TROUBLF.S,” says Dr. Antoine, “—like'bad but a food— possessing very amazing properties. \ east at grocers, restaurants and Y breath, coated) tongue, loss of energy'—are dan- AiiHwi t <-aL , Hsv it aetnallv ttimn soda fountains and each cake is / tier signals ” Sid ns usuallv of sluttish intestines' Added to the diet—3 cakes a day it actually stimu- rich in the vitamins, B, G and D. W. get signals. Signs, usually, pf sluggish intestines. )ates and strenithens the intestines. It also softens Just eat it M ore meals, or be- J&/ “In my opinion,” h adds, “sating yeast H the most effective the wastes that collect in the body daily, helping you tween meals and at bedtime—way * combat thi evil. Skin disorders such as pimples and get rid of them more easily. plain or dissolved in a third of a furunculosis (boils) rospond to yeast s purifying effect. Then, as yeast acts to expel the harmful poisons glass of water. Start the treatFleischmann’s Yeast, you know, is not a medicine that form in your system, you notice you feel so much ment today! m. suwur* Bnmb iacorvwsM

STANDARD DIL OFFICIALS AND STAFFS MEET Three States Represented With Attendance of 225 Men. Approximately 225 officials and employes of the Standard Oil Company (Indiana) attended the an- i nuai general meeting at Lincoln last * Friday. Officials of the company J present were as follows: Amos Ball, general manager of | the sales department and a member; of the board of directors; H. A. Lewis and L. W. Cameron, assistants to Mr. Bell; J. W. Curry, director of j industrial relations: J. J. Babb, manager of retail sales, and A. N. j Steele, advertising manager, all of Chicago. Other visiting officials included C. H. Wagner, manager for the Standard Oil Company at South Bend, and his assistants, R. F. Baity, formerly of Indianapolis, and C. E. Quinn: F. H. Fillingham, formerly of Indianapolis, now manager for the Standard Oil Company at Evansville, and his assistant, W. J. Lang; E. P. Galbreath, manager for the Indianapolis division, and his assistants, H. H. Akers and G. E. Lewis. The employes atttending came from all parts of Indiana, southern Illinois and southern Michigan. In the past it has been the practice to hold individual meeting at Indianapolis, South Bend and Evansvillle, but this year the meetings for the entire area were consolidated into one in Indianapolis. In the evening the annual dinner and joint conference under the employes’ representation plan were held at the Columbia Club. Matters of common interest to employes and management were discussed. Mr. Ball and Mr. Curry addressed the conference. V. C. Blue, chairman of the elected representatives, also spoke. Other Indianapolis division representatives attending were: P. G. Shade, M. W. Phipps, B. S. Gantz, H. W. Tielking, J. J. McVey, William Frohlinger, W. S. Rissey and L. A. Kushmaul, all of Indianapolis; C. S. Strait, Newcastle; H. O. Wise, Lawrence ,and C. M. Plue, Muncie.

BITTER SILVER FIGHT

LOOMS FOR SENATE Dies Bill, Passed by House, to Stir Battle. By I nilrd Prm* WASHINGTON. April 11.—Silver legislation w’as placed before the senate today in a form that was expected to bring the most serious fight in behalf of the metal in recent years. Its presence, in the form of the much amended Dies bill which has passed the house, brought considerable dismay to senate leaders. The bill was reported by tjie senate agriculture committee and encompasses features of the Dies bill, the Thomas bill to nationalize silver and the Wheeler amendment to provide for silver purchases to restore the price. Democratic floor leader Joseph T. Robinson has not studied the omnibus proposal but expects to take it up with President Roosevelt immediately on the latter’s return from the south. Fiat issuance of currency against silver purchases, however, was expected to prove distasteful to the administration and bring strong efforts to withhold the bill.

ZONE MANAGERS VISIT PONTIAC FACTORY

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Availing themselves of the first opportunity to inspect the manufacturing of the new 1934 Pontiac, zone managers from' the middle eastern states were taken on a tour of inspection by President H. J. Klinger. Left to right, they are: H. J. Klingler. president, Pontiac Motor Company; W. L. Pavlovski, Indianapolis zone manager; R. K. White, assistant general sales

Automobile Production to Show Gain This Year

Increase Expected to Be 72 to 97 Per Cent Above 1933 Figure. That the automobile industry is leading the country and general business on its drive back to economic health now is apparent to all, as monthly production figures push upward to the highest level in three years and the backlog of orders grows larger from week to week, with a wider percentage of gain in sales totals being checked only by the retarded movement of shipments from centers of manufacture. The recovery of the industry has affected the economic condition of ten millions of workers and twenty or more of the leading industries, all of which are faring better than during the nose-dive of 1932. Like food and clothing, the automobile now has become a necessity product for the American people, but its relative durability and large unit price lead to restricted purchases in periods of uncertainty and to heavy buying in times of prosperity. No sooner did the decided upturn in business appear, with its spread of national purchasing power, than the industry revived abruptly from the worst slump in its history. The extent to which demand broadened during the third and fourth quarters of 1933 enabled the majority of producers to reduce losses to the lowest figure in four years, while many showed a profit, and a number resumed or decreased dividend payments. With the 1934 production estimated at 3,500.000 to 4.000,000 units, an increase of 72 to 97 per cent over the 1933 total, profits this year are expected to give some semblance of those back in the late twenties. This will be achieved despite the higher costs cf labor and materials, and the enormous outlays necessitated by the introduction of radically changed models, as operating expenditures never have been brought to such a degree of control. The automobile dollar today buys more in the way of mechanical perfection, riding comfort and at-

manager; V. L. Murray, Detroit regional manager and former resident of Indianapolis; C. G. Riley. Buffalo zone manager; C. C. Edmonds. Pittsburgh zone manager; A. A. Klein. Cleveland zone manager; C. P. Simpson, assistant general sales manager; C. L. Alexander. Cincinnati zone manager; V. A. Davison, Detroit zone manager, and A. W. L. Gilpin, general sales manager.

tractive appearance than at any time since cars were made, according to a survey of the automobile industry, which has just been completed by Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. SERVICE CHIEF ADDED BY ROBINSON COMPANY James Blanford Chosen Executive by Buick and Pontiac Dealer. Appointment of James Blanford, as service manager of the Robinson Automobile Company, Buick and Pontiac dealer, 1018 North Meridian street, is announced by W. J.

Robinson, head of the organization. “M r. Blanford comes to us with several years’ experience of servicing Buick and Pontiac automobiles, most of which he gained in Indianapolis.” Robinson asserted. "Now’ that we have entered the peak season of the automobile business, we consider the expansion of

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our service department a very natural and necessary thing, because this department is one of the greatest assets to any successful dealer, if operated properly,” Mr. Robinson soncluded.

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APRIL 11,1934

OUTLOOK HELD GOOD FOR GAIN IN TIRE SALES Goodyear Branch Manager Optimistic for Rise in 1934 Volume. J. N. Lees, Indianapolis branch manager for the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, who returned yesterday from a sales conference of his company in Chicago, reports that all indications point to an fncouraging upturn in the renewal tire market. "Our company statisticians have ascertained.” says Mr. Lees, “that there are no less than 4,000.000 automobiles being driven on tires that have served out their reasonable safe mileage expectancy and are due for replacement. "With the various government employment relief projects of this area destined to be well under way by early summer and various other indications of improved times, it is anticipated that 1934 will show a marked improvement over 1933. "Tire sales to date this year are well in excess of the same period a year ago and the demand is increasing at an encouraging and substantial rate. "With commodity prices on the upswing generally, many careful buyers are putting their money into such staples as new’ automobiles and tires, feeling that they are effecting a real economy by doing so. "All of these factors are contributing to a revival of the tire business, and Goodyear dealers in the Indiana district generally are enthusiastic about their business prospects of the immediate future.” Fan Belt Noise A loose fan belt sometimes causes a noise that sounds somewhat like a loose bearing knock.

The FIRST genuine British GIN now to be distilled in the United States from the purest imported ingredients only. This 200 year old favourite is now available wherever fine liquor is sold. DISTILLED—NOT "MADE” HOLLOWAY’S LONDON DRY GIN