Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 207, Indianapolis, Marion County, 8 January 1935 — Page 10

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URGES FEDERAL UTILITY HOLDING GROUPCONTROL U. S. Power Commission Asks New Authority in Annual Report. ©y Prrtt WASHINGTON. Jan. B—Federal control of electric holding companies was recommended to Congress today by the Federal Power Commission in its annual report. The report was made public yesterday. ‘ Regulation and control is not only a necessity for the protection of consumers and investors in the operating the companies.'' the commission asserted, "but likewise tor the protection of the public rights which the Federal Water Power Act seeks to preserve in the water resources of the nation.” The commission at present has no direct authority over holding companies and can not force them to produce their books and records. Shortage Claimed It charged that the companies frequently used this fact to block the commission's attempts to get "the facts necessary to determine the actual legitimate cost of projects." data necessary to judge the justice of electric power rates. The commission said that its legal division was considering recommendation of specific legislation to give it control of the holding companies. President Roosevelt said in his message to Congress Friday, “The evil features of. holding companies should be abolished.” A preliminary report on the national power survey ordered by President Roosevelt may show a serious shortage in some districts, contrary to claims of utilities companies. the commission said. "Preliminary examination of reports from private companies and municipal plants indicate that, contrary to claims of interested parties, resumption of normal industrial activity may disclose a critical shortage of power capacity in certain districts,” the commission said. President Gets Weapon The report gave President Roosevelt another powerful weapon in his fight for lower utility rates. It supports his contention that there is need for Federal pcwer distributing systems. Private utilities have contended that they are now more than able to care for power demands. This has been an argument against the huge Government-financed power projects such as the Tennessee Valley Authority, the Columbia River development, and the proposed St. Lawrence hydro-electric plan. The power report is to be ready about June. A preliminary report may be submitted some time this month, however. The survey includes four phases: 1. Determination of power capacity as related to demand. 2. Rural electrification. 3. Potential power sites to be classified with reference to capacity cost, and accessibility to market. 4. Costs of distribution—the first nation-wide survey of this type—to determine their relation to rates and character of service. P.-T. A. COUNCIL TO DISCUSS LEGISLATION Measure Affecting Education to Be Subject. Mrs. James L. Murray, legislative chairman, will lead a discussion of measures affecting education and child welfare when the Indianapolis Council of Parents and Teachers gathers Wednesday, Jan. 23, for its first meeting in 1935. Reports on the progress of bills presented the Indiana Legislature, convening Thursday, will be made, the announcements made today stated. The meeting will be held at School 39, Lexington-av at Statest, and is to open at 1:30. STATE FLORISTS HOLD ANNUAL CONVENTION Trophies to Be Awarded for Exhibitors During Session. The 48th annual meeting of the Indiana State Florists Association was held at the Severin today. Trophies and certificates of merit were to be awarded following the judging of rose, carnation and sweet pea exhibits and election of officers was scheduled for the afternoon. A banquet at 7 will be followed by a program of entertainment.

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CONGRESSMEN CONFESS ALL At Least Some of Them Do in New and Fatter Directory, By United Pres* WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 —Tid-bits from the Congressional Directory, hot off the presses and crammed I with information about this, the j 74th Congress: It’s 17 pages fatter—737 compared j to 715 last January—growing with 1 the New Deal just like the Governmental machinery which it records. Shortest Senatorial biography: That of Senator Joseph F. Guffey, Pennsylvania. It reads simply “Joseph F. Guffey, Democrat, Pittsburgh, Pa., unmarried.” Longest Senatorial biography: Senator James Hamilton Lewis, Illinois, who takes 36 lines. He tops by one line Senator William Gibbs McAdoo. Longest Representative’s biography: Usher L. Burdick, North Dakota. He tells how he played football at the University of Minnesota and how his son played, thereby becoming the first son of an “M” man to also become an "M” man. That takes 43 lines to tell. The statement is equaled only by that of Pedro Guevara, Philippine resident commissioner, also* with 43 lines. Wisconsin Justice Is Dead Bn United Press MADIsO,'T, Wis., Jan. 8 —Burr W. Jones, 87, retired justice of the Supreme Court of Wisconsin, died here yesterday. STOP THAT ITCH In One Minute It is actually surprising to see how quickly. pure, cooling, liquid, antiseptic D. D. D. Prescription relieves the itching tortures of eczema, scales, eruptions, rashes and other skin afflictions. Thirty years’ success recommends this remedy, originated by Dr. D. D. Dennis. Its gentle oils soothe the irritated and inflamed skin, thus aiding nature itself to heal the disorder. No fuss—no muss. Clear, greaseless and stainless—dries up almost immediately. Stops the most intense itching instar. Jy. Try D. D. D. now. A 35c trial bottle, at drug stores, is guaranteed to prove it — or money back. D. D. D. Prescription is made by the owners of Italian Balm. —Advertisement.

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February is usually a dull month in the Furniture business. We believe it can be made a good month. We’re going to TRY to make it so. The question is—WHAT TO DO? Well, the people of Indianapolis—and all Indiana —are going to tell us—and we’re going to PAY them for what we consider the best suggestions. What do you say we should do? What would interest lots of people? We might have a SALE. If so, what kind of a sale? From the day we came into the new store (December 5) the response of the public has been most gratifying. The Christmas business was marvelous. it would seem the success of the new store is assured. But we are not inclined to “rest on our oars.” We want to “keep the ball rolling.” For January we have formulated an aggressive and unusual policy. Although practically no old stuff remains to get rid of, we put on our customary January Clearance Sales, just as we’ve been doing for 41 years—THlS TIME with general price reductions on NEW furniture, rugs, etc. Present indications are that January business will be extra heavy. Your suggestions for stimulating our February business need not be a plan to make profits—we’d prefer to make FRIENDS—get new customers—even without much profits. (However, please don’t suggest that we sell NEW goods at an actual loss.) Another plan we’re using right now is to select a number of really astonishing bargains from day to day—this always works well for us because the people have great faith in any statement of the Peoples Outfitting Company—and most people seem to know values, and recognize a real bargain when they see it. Do you see or think of anything peculiar to our new store that could be used to stimulate our February business? One of the new departments is Men’s Clothing. In this department, for example, we’re putting on

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a big sale of Overocats tomorrow at $17.95, on terms of SI.OO a week. A few clays ago we ran a sale of fleecy-lined Zipper-front Cossack type jackets at a special price, and we couldn’t wait on all the crowd. Would you say we could use this department to boost February selling? We now have Furnaces which we sell and install on easy terms of ONE TO FIVE YEARS’ TIME. We have modern deep or shallow well electric pumps. The newest new feature is our modern Optical Department—expert Optometrist of 23 years experience in charge. Glasses on easy terms.

Cash Prizes First Cash Price ..... $50.00 Second Gash Prize .... 15.00 Third Gash Prize ..... 12.50 Fourth Gash Prize .... 10.00 Fifth Gash Prize ..... 7.50 Sixth Cash Prize ..... 5.00 40 Cash Prizes of $2.50 each ...... 100.00 Total Cash Prizes.... $200.00 Seven Surprise Merchandise Prizes and 50 Merchandise Credits will also be given. The various merchandise prizes will be exhibited in our windows—not as a group, but singly.

SMASHING OF GANGS SLICES BANKSIOSSES $110,073 Less Loot Taken in Indiana in 1934, Warrick Reports. Smashing of the bandit gangs of “big time” criminals, such as John Dillinger, was credited by Don E. Warrick, Indiana Bankers’ Association secretary, yesterday for the decrease of Indiana bank robberies during 1934. There w r ere 26 less bank robberies and $110,073.26 less tribute paid to pirates of banditry in 1934 than in the preceding year, records of the Banking Association reveal. Ten bank robberies and two messenger holdups caused a loss of $67,384.74 during the last year, Mr. Warrick announced. A vigorous, effective state police organization, under the leadership of Ai Feeney, State Public Safety Director, is credited by the association for the 68 per cent decrease in bank robberies. Advent of the state police radio system and establishment of police barracks are expected by the bankers and Gov. Paul V. McNutt further to reduce the record of crime. Federal legislation, providing Federal punishment for the robbery of any bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve system, must share part of the credit for the reduction of Indiana crimes, the association believes. Through the co-operation of state, LAX THE BLADDER ~ Use Juniper Oil, Buchu Leaves, Etc. If yon are bothered getting np nights, leg pains, backache, make this 25c test. Flush out the excess acids and waste matter that cause irritation. Get juniper oil, extract buchu leaves, etc., in green tablets called BUKETS, the bladder laxative. After four days if not satisfied any druggist will return your 25c. Hook’s Dependable Drug Stores.—Advertisement.

local and Federal law enforcing agencies, only three of the 12 bank robberies in 1934 remain unsolved Loot valued at $17,067.70 was recovered. Director Feeney, giving credit to

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WHY WE ASK FOR SUGGESTIONS Do you wonder why a big company successful in business for over 41 years should pay out a lot of money for other people’s ideas, immediately after moving into a building twice as large as its old store? The answer is—we’ve always been guided largely by the trend of thought of our customers and the public. Even the very selection of the new merchandise of which we are so proud in the new store is the result of a broad study of your needs and preferences. We really value your opinions. . This Will Bea Short Contest —Get in—and Win Tell us what YOU*think is best. A sale? ... Some clever (but dignified) stunt? ... A show? A niusicale? ... Another “Moonlight Sale?” ... Remember we have tens of thousands of customers . . . shall we call on them to add new purchases to their present accounts ... we have a big trade out through the state ... shall we put on an allstate parade of a dozen truck loads of furniture, and have a big special Furniture Exhibit in every town throughout Central Indiana ... shall we run ads in all county papers. You tell us! RULES OF CONTEST L Write your suggestion for making our business better during FebruaVv —on one side of paper, in 200 words or less, and write jour name and address on same side of paper. Submit as many SEPARATE suggestions as you desire. 2, Bring or send your suggestions to Contest Editor, Peoples Outfitting Cos., 145 West Washington Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. 5. Anv person Is eligible to enter this contest except employes of Peoples Outfitting Company. L In case of a tie duplicate prizes will be awarded. The decision of the judges will be final. 5. Contest closes at 8:00 P. XL on Tuesday, January 29, 1935.

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the Federal authorities and local police and sheriffs for their co-oper-ation. pointed out that Indiana is now tied with Nebraska for eighth place in the number of bank crimes committed during 1934.

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