Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 1, Indianapolis, Marion County, 12 May 1934 — Page 3

MAT 12, 1934

NEW AGE OF COLLECTIVISM EMERGING IN U. $., REPORTS SOCIAL STUDIES COMMISSION Individualism and Laissez-Faire in Economy and Government Passing; Danger in Regimentation Cited. BY RUTH FINNEY Tim** Special Writer WASHIGTON, May 12.—Are we headed right or left? Right, say business men speaking of the administration with more enthusiasm than at any previous time and discussing the immediate future only. Left, says the commission on social studies in the schools, which has just completed five years of research

sponsored by the American Historical Association. The commission did not refer to President Roosevelt but to a longtime trend which, it believes, is toward an inevitable age of collectivism. Such radical changes in life are forecast in the report of the commission, made public today, that ever since December attempts have been made to suppress it. It is being published at last in several installments but lour members of the commission have refused to sign it. It now appears over the signatures of Charles A. Beard, retiring president of the American Historical Association; Ada Comstock. Radcliffe college; Avery O. Craven. University of Chicago: Guy Stanton Ford and A. C. Krcy of the University of Minnesota: Carleton J. H. Hayes and Henry Johnson of Columbia university: Leon C. Marshall of Brookings institution, and Jess F. Steiner, Lincoln school of New- York. C'ollectiveism Is Emerging ‘ Cumulative evidence supports the conclusion that, in the United States, as in other countries, the age of individualism and laissezfaire in economy and government is closing and that anew age of collectivism is emerging.” sasy the report. This form of this new collectivism is yet to be determined but the commission predicts that it will involve "a larger measure of compulsory as well as voluntary co-opera-tion of citizens in the conduct of the complex national economy, a corresponding enlargement of the functions of government, and an increasing intervention in fundamental branches of economy previously let to individual discretion and initiative.” At present and for some time to come we will live in an age of conflict and transition, the commission believes. The symptoms it names are easy to recognize: “Privation in the midst of plenty, violations of fiduciary trust, gross inequalities of income and wealth, widespread racketeering and banditry artificiality of political boundaries and divisions, subjection of public welfare to the egoism of private interests . disproportionate growth of debt and property claims in relations to production deliberate destruction of goods and withdrawal of efficiency from production, accelerating tempo of panics, crises and depressions, attended by ever-wider destruction of capital and demoralization of labor, struggles among nations for markets and raw materials leading to wars.” Many Roads to Follow Can we emerge from such tribulations? Only by means of a “consciously integrated society,” according to the report, and the alternative is a drop backward to “a more primitive order of economy and life.” There are many roads we might follow to reach the first goal and it is time to start making a deliberate choice, the commisison warns. It does not mention Fascism or Communism, but it does lay down guiding rules which, it believes, we should cling to in marching toward the future. The commission deems possible and desirable the retention and fulfillment of the historic principles and ideals of American democracy. As an accompaniment of the establishment and maintenance of an economically integrated society and as a means of necessary adjustment to new conditions,” says the report. Individualism Must Go Instead of curbing production or shutting off future inventions it urges “the most efficient use of material endowment, technical arts and productive skill in raising the standard of living of all.” It suggests that the new civilization combine utility and aesthetics. It sees in the American people cooperative and moral powers of a high order which can be directed into channels of utility and beauty “if acquisitive individualism, with all its cruder manifestations in gambling, speculation, exploitation and racketeering, is subdued to the requirements and potentialities of the emerging society." It predicts greatly increased opportunities for “cultivation and enjoyment of things of the mind and spirit.” Personal Freedom Urged And here is a warning. While it favors curbing individualism in economy, the commission sees only danger in “regimentation in ideas, culture and invention.” it strongly urges that there be left to the individual the “largest possible measure of freedom in the realms of personal and cultural growth.” that the individual must be free from excessibe social pressures on his personal behavior, mode of living, cultural satisfaction and avocations, thp religious, economic and political beliefs.” It asks for mutual toleration of diverse races, religious and cultural groups. It speaks a final word of warning about "narrow, intolerant nationalism, and aggressive, predatory imperialism.” The long attempt to suppress the report probably will lead to its very general discussion. It may have an important effect on the next two years of the Roosevelt administration. ROOSEVELT VISIT URGEC Colorado Governor Invites Presiden To Spend Vacation There. By I nitt and Press DENVER. Colo., May 12.—An invitation to spend his summer vacation in Colarado has been extended to President Roosevelt by Governor Edwm C. Johnson.

SLAIN CASKET MAN IS BURIED Alleged Sandstrom Letters Examined for Murder Evidence. Last rites for Carl V. Thompson, assistant sales manager of the Indianapolis Casket Company, found murdered in a hotel room at Mattoon, 111.. w r ere held here yesterday. Burial was in Crown Hill. While the funeral was being held, two letters written by Mrs. Anne Sandstrom. fi6B East Twelfth street, charged with firing the fatal shot which killed Mr. Thompson, were examined by investigators assigned to the murder case. Mrs. Sandstrom was held without bail in Mattoon yesterday after a coroner s jury had charged her with murderous intent in the slaying of Mr. Thompson. Two letters which Mrs. Sandstrom is alleged to have written to her son, John, 15, were among the evidence w r hich will be used by the state in her trial for murder. The letters were full of advice. They indicated an intention to commit suicide. In one of the letters Mrs. Sandstrom inclosed S2O and advised her son to visit the world’s fair at Chicago. “Never lie or steal.” the mother wrote, “Make your life worth while as mine has not been.” NEW ASKED TO RESIGN SIO.OOO FAIR POSITION Post May Go to J. K. Jennings, Evansville, If He Suits. By Times Special WASHINGTON, May 12.—Speculation is rife here as to what Hoosier Democrat, if any. will get the SIO,OOO a year job as Chicago's world fair commissioner, should Harry S. New. former postmastergeneral from Indiana, design. It was reported here that emissaries have been sent to Mr. New asking him to quit. Among the applicants for the position, through the office of Senator Frederick Van Nuys, is John K. Jennings, Evansville, Democrat and business man. But is may be tha tthere will be no vacancy, despite emissaries. Mr. New has been quoted as saying that he would resign only at the request of President Roosevelt. INDIANA ACCOUNTANTS MEET IN CONVENTION Association Hears Annual Report of President. The Indiana Association of Certified Public Accountants met today at the Columbia Club for its annual convention. The morning session was given over to routine organization business and the annual report of the president. W. M. Madden, Indianapolis. Luncheon was to be followed by a general discussion of technicalities of accounting.

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22-HOUR AIR TRIP TO COAST TO START Sleeping Accomodations on Flight Included. Announcement of a twenty-two-hour air passenger service to Los Angeles, with sleeping accommodations, was made today by American Airlines. The new sendee, which will be in effect Sunday, is made possible by revision in schedules on the American Airlines’ regular CincinnatiChicago service, by way of Indianapolis. Starting Sunday, passengers may leave Indianapolis for Cincinnati at 11:35 a. m., and connect with the Cleveland-Los Angeles sleeper plane arriving on the twenty-two hours later. The plane leaving here at 11:35 a. m. continues on from Cincinnati to Washington, D. C., arriving there at 5:28 p. m. Planes for Chicago will leave Indianapolis at 12:43 p. m. and 5:38 p. m., arriving in Chicago at 1:55 p. m. and 7:12 p. m., respectively. The second southbound plane will leave Indianapolis at 5:42 p. m., arriving at Cincinnati an hour later. HEARINGS SET ON TRACKLESS CARS Eleven Lines May Get New Type Trolleys. Dates for public hearings on the proposed substitution of trackless trolleys and motor buses on eleven street car lines were set today by the board of works. The changes were recommended by Indianapolis Railways, Inc., for the improvement of service on various lines. Dates set for the hearings are: Prospect street line, May 23; Pennsylvania street, May 25; English avenue, May 28; East Tenth street, June 1; South East street, June 4; Columbia-Indiana avenue, June 6; Garfield park, June 8; Columbia avenue. June 13: Madison avenue, June 15, and Riverside park, June 18. Gloria Stuart Asks Divorce By United Press HOLLYWOOD. Cal., May 12. Domestic happiness ended for Gloria Stuart when Blair Gordan Newell, sculptor, resented her career in the films, she charged in a divorce complaint today.

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Angry Convicts Organize Fight on Sterilization

Ex-College Student Rallies Pals for a Campaign of Opposition. By United Press STATE PRISON, MALESTER, Okla., May 12.—Convicts at the Oklahoma penitentiary facing sterilization today rallied to the slogan, “Save Your Manhood,” as they campaigned to block Oklahoma’s controversial eugenic law. A former advertising expert, himself an object of the state law ordering sterilization of habitual criminals, directed the campaign. George Winkler, leader in the convict drive, is well educated. He formerly studied law and turned to burglary when he found advertising and printing lacked the excitement and quick money afforded by crime. Winkler volunteered to be the first man taken before the state board of affairs under provisions of the law for a hearing. May 21. Winkler was bitter in his denunciation of the law. “Under Oklahoma's sterilization law a man may be as crazy as Zangara. as degenerate as Loeb and Leopold and as maniacal as Edward Hickman, who was hanged for murdering little Marion Parker, but unless he has served two prior sentences he can not be touched,” Winkler said. BUTLERITES’ COUNCIL ELECTION ON TUESDAY Candidates Are Announced by Chairman of Committee. Candidates for election Tuesday as class representatives to the Butler university student council, undergraduate governing body, have been announced by Miss Ann Doudican, chairman of student election committee. The list includes Miss Ruth Mary Morton, Morries King, Harry Garman, Miss Olive Steinle, Miss June Willcutts, William Thomas, Nathaniel Fick and Ora Hartman from the senior class. Juniors have petitioned for Herbert Smeltzer, Frederick Ryker, Miss Martha Coddington and John Hutchens. Sophomore delegates include Miss Jean Anderson. Wayne Hertenstein, Albert Mendenhall and Miss June Nackenhorst. Five seniors, four juniors and three sophomores will be selected in elections Tuesday. Karl Stipher, junior, recently was named president of the group for next year.

HOOSIER CONGRESSMEN AID RAIL LABOR BILL Representatives Sign Petition for Six-Hour Day Measure. By Times Special WASHINGTON, May 12.—Hoosier member of congress were being given credit today for bringing the six-hour day railroad labor bill to the floor of the house. Seven of the twelve Indiana representatives signed the petition asking discharge of the committee and putting the bill on the calendar. According to Martin Miller, legislative representaitve in Indiana of the Brotherhood of Railway trainmen, who was here to help get action on the bill, all the Indiana delegation probably would have signed but some had gone home to vote and he didn’t see them. STEEL MAGNATE DIES. VICTIM OF PNEUMONIA W. E. Corey, 68, Was Once Highest Paid Executive in U. S. By United Press NEW YORK, May 12.—William Ellis Corey, 68. former president of the United States Steel Company, died of pneumonia today in his Fifth avenue home. Born in Braddock. Pa., Mr. Corey rose from a sls a week assistant to presidency of United States Steel, succeeding Charles S. Schwab. He was the highest salaried man i: _the United States in 1911. Mr. Corey went into retirement five years ago. There is yet much homestead land to be procured in Alaska.

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CITY BREWERY TO BEREBUILT Extensive Alterations Begin Monday, Colonel Lieber Announces. Work on the complete rehabilitation cf the Lieber Brewing Corporation's plant, 1254 South West street, wall be speeded beginning Monday, it was announced today by Colonel Richard Lieber, president. olonel Lieber stated that the recent acqupisition of ample financial resources insured the completion of the enterprise for Indianapolis as rapidly as new equipment can be installed. His information was contained in a letter addressed to stockholders of the company. The mortgage on the real estate and building has been paid, as have all notes payable to date, the letter stated. The rehabilitation will proceed with a number of substantial changes in the original plans, the statement said. Only the latest equipment and most modern methods will be used in all processes, without, recourse to preprohibition methods and equipment. MARY ASTOR WINS CASE Default Judgment Entered in Film Star’s Behalf. By t nitrd Press HOLLYWOOD, Cal., May 12.—A default judgment was entered today in behalf of Mary Astor. vindicating her from charges of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Langhanke, that she refused to support them. The parents’ suit was dismissed when they failed to appear at the trial and Miss Astor repeated previous assertions that she had given them money, a $200,000 home and offered to keep them from want.

LONGEVITY IS DUE TO LOTS OF WIVES, SAYS ZARO AGHA, NOW 164

By l nitrd Press ISTANBUL. Turkey. May 12. Wrinkled, shrivelled Zaro Agha, called the oldest man' in the world, today disclosed the secret of his longevity. The answer: Lots of wives, but one at a time. "Frequent wedlock, that's it.” he said, as he paced the grounds of the hospital where he has been under treatment, strengthening his legs tentatively and waving his arms to bring back the circulation. So well is the aged man feeling that he agreed to permit Dr. Bejet Sabit Bey to make the radiographical tests of his bone conformations as recommended by Dr. Serge Voronoff. monkey gland expert, to determine whether he really is 164, as he claims, and how he got that way.

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AIR MAIL WILL MAKE 4 DAILY STBPSJN CITY New Schedule to Carry Letters to Newark in Six Hours. BY DANIEL M. KIDNEY Timr, St(T Writer WASHINGTON. May 12.—Four planes a day will be on the new Indianapolis air mail schedule starting Sunday, when TWA. Inc., takes over the Newark, N. J., to Los Angeles, Cal., route, it was announced today by Harlee Branch, second assistant post master-gen-eral. who is in charge of operations. The ships will arrive in Indianapolis at 2:24 a. m.. 3:14 a. m., 11:56 a. m.. and 2:54 p. m. They will leave at 2:34 a. m., 3:24 a. m., 12:16 p. m., and 3:04 p. m. (Indianapolis time*. Five-minute stop-overs are scheduled for Terre Haute, the only other Indiana city on the new schedule. Service will be inaugurated at 12:01 a. m„ tomorrow 'eastern standard timet. The new route will span the country, from Newark to Los Angeles, by way of Camden, N. J.; Harrisburg and Pittsburgh. Pa,; Columbus, O.: Indianapolis and Terre Haute. Ind.; St. Louis and Kansas City. Mo.; Amarillo. Tex.: Albuquerque, N. M.. and Winslow. Ariz. A test flight for the new Northrop Gamma transport planes also has been authorized for TWA by Mr. Branch to take off on the west-east route from Los Angeles at 8 a. m. (Pacific coast time) Sunday. Only stop-over on the test flight will be at Kansas City. Top speed of the new planes is 225 miles per hour. Letters sent air mail from Indianapolis will arrive* at Newark in a little more than six hours. On the west coast in little more than seven, counting time changes. Scientech Club to Meet H. S. Patterson, chief engineer ofr the Public Service Company of Indiana. will discuss the federal government's Tennessee Valley authority and its operations at a Scientech Club luncheon Monday in the Columbia Club.