Indianapolis Times, Volume 46, Number 232, Indianapolis, Marion County, 6 February 1935 — Page 1

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GRAND JURY TO PROBE ‘FIXING’ IN CITY COURTS

Conditions Are Disgraceful, Attorneys Declare in Petition. GOETT PLEDGES INQUIRY Activities of Professional Bondsmen Also to Be Studied. BY JOE COLLIER TimM Stiff Writer Investigation of activities of professional bondsmen afld alleged fixers of court cases in the criminal branch of municipal courts was underway today, with the Marion County Grand Jury expected to take action within a few days. A group of Indianapolis attorneys, The Indianapolis Times learned, are circulating a series of petitions in which the present conditions at the polica headquarters* courts are branded "disgraceful” and in which remedial action is suggested. When the petitions are signed they will be presented to thp Indianapolis Bar Association for action at the March meeting. The petitions also will be presented to Mayor John W. Kern. Municipal Judges Charles Karabell and Dewey Mvers and Police Chief Mike Morrissey. Althcugh he got no copy of the brief. Henry Goett. grand jury prosecu’or. pledged jury investigation when the charges were laid before him by The Indianapolis Times. Officials l nder Attack The attorneys charge in their brief that professional bondsmen and certain ci y and county employes use real or assumed prestige to presume upon the courts and police officers having cases before the courts, and that the city and county' employes frequently solicit persons involved in the cases, or their relatives and accept fees for their services. These men are known commonly "fixers.” the brief states. The brief says: "These men create the impression that a defendant in the Criminal Municipal Courts ran obtain immunity from violations of the law by paying money to them, and they in turn fixing the court and police officers, leading the person paying to believe that it it is necessary, in order to obtain justice, that money be paid to influence the court and the court officials.” The attorneys charge that the corridors of the courts are infested each court session with many perwho have no business before the courts and who have no right to represent a defendant. The sole purpose of the.se persons in being there, the attorneys charge, is to prey on the credulity of defendants and their relatives.

Appear Before Courts The protesting attorneys arid that the flyers" do in fact frequently appear before the courts asking for continuances of cases and doing other things which are entirely within the meaning of the practice of law. The attorneys insist that while there ' may be a legitimate field for the professional bondsman." the bondsmen should not be permitted to represent a prisoner before the court in any capacity. Many persons have been solicited in and about the courtrooms by irresponsible persons who have no right to represent any person before a court and there are approximately 50 such men and women engaged in ‘fixing" the attorneys charge. The attorneys complain that professional bondsmen, all of whom have offices near police headquarters. allow unattached persons engaged m the nefarious business of -fixing " to loaf and spend their time in their offices. Changes Are Suggested To correct the evil the attorneys made the following suggestions: That only lawyers who are admitted to the bar occupy seats reserved for lawyers: that police officers only occupy seats reserved for police officers: that an assistant bailiff be stationed at the entrance door to the court and that no person except those having business before the court as witnesses or defendants be admitted to the courtroom. That the corridors surrounduig the courtrooms be kept free of lawyers, bondsmen, or any other persons; that all persons coming to the courts to transact business be required to enter the courtroom immediately. leaving the corridor surrounding the courtroom. That judges of the courts refuse to talk to bondsmen, or any other person not a recognized member of the bar other than the defendant, about a continuance or a reduction in bond, that bondsmen be inquired to stay in their offices and required not to attend court sessions. That all persons in public office who attempt to talk to a judge about a case be reported to their superior officers, and be discliarged for a second offense. Embassy to Be Curtailed faitril Press WASHINGTON. Feb 6—The State Depan mem announced today that the staff of the American Embassy m Moscow will be drastically reduced as a result of the failure of the United States and Soviet Russia to reach an agreement on fe&a god Ciduna.

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VOLUME 46—NUMBER 232

Vanderlip Firm Probable Backer of Users' Gas Cos., New York Report Hints Universal Cos. Sought to Enter Midwest Prior to Present Effort, The Times Is Told: Givan Withholds Comment on Rumor. The Universal Pipe Line Cos., backed by New York financiers, possibly including Frank Vanderlip, was revealed today through an investigation by The Indianapolis Times to be a probable backer of The Users Gas Cos., which seeks a franchise to sell natural gas in Marion County.

NRA BILL VOTE DUE IN HOUSE Most Important Action in Assembly Since Opening Likely Today. Vote on the state NRA bill, which authorized formulation of state fair competition codes and outlaws sales at prices below cost, today was to be reached in the House of Representatives in the most important session since the 1935 General Assembly convened. Two dozen other bills were eligible for final consideration as 37 new measures were received in both houses. Most of the morning session was devoted to reading and voting upon committee reports, and spectators waited restlessly for the beginning of the balloting upon proposed laws. In the Senate, a Republican measure was introduced to make the office of Attorney General elective. Another Senate measure would empower the Indiana Supreme Court to regulate the practice of law and prescribe ethical codes for attorneys. The Black bill, providing for the supplying of free text books in elementary schools was a step nearer passage in the House after the majority defeated a Republican attempt to include high school books in the free list. In the Senate, a compromise bill providing for licensing of beautv culturists was adopted. 44-1. The Weiss bill giving the state wide powers to condemn property for public purposes, and designed to aid in carrying out an extensive public works program with Federal aid, was passed by a straight party vote. BILL TO TAKE PROFITS OUT OF WAR APPROVED House Committee Favorably Reports Proposed Measure. By I'nitrj Pre** WASHINGTON. Feb. 6.—The House Military Affairs Committee favorably reported without a dissenting vote today the McSwain bill to take the profits out of war. Chairman John J. McSwain said he would drive for House action on the measure, understod to have Administration support, next week, SPENCER~TO RENEWBANK PROBE MONDAY Grand Jury to Make Extensive Investigation. He Says. Prosecutor Herbert M. Spencer : today announced he would begin Monday a Marion County Grand Jury investigation into the affairs of defunct banks in Indianapolis. He said he would be assisted in the probe by Henry Goett, Grand Jury Prosecutor, and that they were j prepared to go fully into all details ! of the affairs of the institutions. POPE PIUS OBSERVES ANNIVERSARY QUIETLY Successor to St. Peter 13 Years on Papal Throne Today. Sj l T nited Prrfg VATICAN CITY. Feb. 6.—The thirteenth anniversary of the election of Achille Cardinal Ratti to the throne of St. Peter as Pope Pius XI was observed quietly today. The official celebration will be held Feb. 12. the anniversary of his coronation.

Fletcher Backs Bank Bill, Likes Centralization Idea

By United Prrg* WASHINGTON. Feb. 6.—Chairman Duncan U. Fletcher of the Senate Banking and Currency Committee this afternoon described the Administration's new banking bill as "a good long step toward centralization" and announced he would press immediately toward its enactment. Conservative opposition to the unprecedented extension of Federal Reserve Board powers continued to center around Senator Carter Glass <D.. Va.), former secretary of the treasury. Senator Glass sharply criticised the bill as an effort to create a central bank by subterfuge. Mr. Glass does not believe the Federal Reserve Act, of which he was the author 20 years ago, requires amendment. *T had not thought any amendment was necessary.” the Senator told the United Press. "Perhaps it would be better to make some use bank act at 1933.*

A careful analysis of the results of scores of inquiries into holding and operating companies in New York. Chicago, Ohio and Indiana reduced the possibilities to the Universal, whose announced purpose when it was organized was to sell natural gas to Middle Western cities to enable them to deliver gas for domestic consumption at approximately one-half the present rates. Clinton H. Givan, attorney for the Users, the backers of which never have been publicly identified by an officer or director of the company, repeatedly has said his company, splendidly backed, could deliver gas to the city gates so that it could be distributed and sold at retail at about 60 cents each 1000 cubic feet, whereas the price for artificial gas from the Citizens Gas Cos. now is $1.05 each 1000 cubic feet. Refuses to Give-Answer Reached at his Mooresville (Ind.) home, Mr. Givan refused to confirm or deny that Universal was back of Users. He said he was authorized to make only those utterances as he already had made and did not intend to overstep his authority in the matter. Universal was organized by B. A. Needham & Cos., which a year ago represented to New York capitalists that it had leases on gas wells in a number of states. Frank Vanderlip Jr., speaking for his father, told a Times representative in New York that the older Mr. Vanderlip had became interested, but not financially involved, at the time. The plan then was for Mr. Vanderlip to finance issues of city bonds sold to obtain capital to acquire gas plants and franchises in various Middle Western cities. Confident of Support The Universal then was to sell gas at low rates. But, Mr. Vanderlip Jr. said, negotiations had fallen down finally at that time. Basil A. Needham, organizer of the company, said that Mr. Vanderlip had withdrawn from the venture because of Standard Oil Cos. (New- Jersey), but that if there seemed to be a chance now of the project succeeding, he believed Mr. Vanderlip still would gi"e his support. Mr. Needham told The Times in New York that last year matters had advanced so far with the city of Canton (O.) that he (Mr. Needham) took the mayor of Canton to New York, had a conference with Mr. Vanderlip. and that they completed plans to definitely go ahead with the project. | Interference by one of the large companies dominating the field put an end to the negotiations, he said. Later a contract actually was signed with the city of Akron, Mr. Needham said, but it too was canceled when interference from dominating Lcompanies was encountered. See Price Too High Both Mr. Vanderlip and Mr. Needham said that the large companies, through a network of producing companies, pipe line companies. wholesaling companies, and operating companies, manage to step up the price of gas through- | out the Middle West to more than twice what it should be. Mr. Needham said that in view of the new Middle Western agitation in the natural gas business, the conference of Middle Western Mayors. he thought his backer would reconsider the possibility of proceeding again, if there was any chance of a favorable press. Meanwhile, the legislative gas probe committee continued to hear testimony from Luke Scheer, an agent of the minority stockholders of the Missouri-Kansas Pipe Line Corp.. now in receivership. Frank A. Parish, president of Mis-souri-Kansas. delayed for one day his appearance before the committee and will be here tomorrow’.

That act. known as the GlassSteagall bill, greatly increased reserve authority over member banks by providing penalties for bank directors and officials who ignore reserve recommendations with respect to sound banking practice. Senator Fietcher said he would introduce the bill in the Senate immediately and the committee would decide its own course of action. He denied any attempt to obstruct consideration by a subcommittee headed by Mr. Glass, but admitted the measure probably would be taken up by the full committee. “This bill enlarges the power c: the Federal Reserve Board,” Mr. Fletcher said. “I think it is a good thing. “Most features of the bill are excellent,” he said, “although I question somewhat permitting more loans on real •state."

INDIANAPOLIS, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 1935

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Getting a license in New York, marriage and sailing on a honeymoon trip to Europe took only a few hours for Paul Mellon (top), only son of Andrew Mellon, Pittsburgh financier, and Mrs. Mary* Conover Brown (below), who surprised friends with their speedy nuptials. Mrs, Brown was divorced last summer.

STREET FIGHTING DISTURBS PARIS I Disorders Mark Anniversary of Bloody Riots of Year Ago. By United Pres* PARIS, Feb. 6.—Street disorders marked the anniversary of the bloody Stavisky riots today as strong forces of armed mobile guards and police massed to prevent demonstrations. Police clashed in the Place St. Michel with 1000 students who howled insults at them. Authorities chased them into side streets. One student was arrested as leader. Royalists, the die-hard Facists, booed Premier Pierre Etienne Flandin as he left the heavily guarded Notre Dame Cathedral after a requiem mass for the 25 persons killed in the riots a year ago today. "Assassin.” *they shouted until the police massed in the vicinity forced them back. Because of the nervous temper of the crowds, the King and Queen of Denmark, arriving on their way to the Riviera, were heavily guarded. Soviet P-cognition Denied By United Prefix BRUSSELS. Belgium. Feb. 6. The Chamber of Deputies, by a vote of 87 to 73. rejected a proposal today to resume diplomatic relations with Soviet Russia.

Pollution Bill With Teeth Introduced in Assembly Conservation Department Sponsors Measure Designed to Reclaim 3000 Miles of State Streams. Legislation designed to free more than 3000 miles of Indiana rivers and streams of pollution from industrial and municipal poisons and wastes was introduced in the General* Assembly today.

Primarily a health measure, the powers set forth in the bill will be administered by the Division of Public Health under the Department of Commerce and Industry. In a joint meeting of the Natural Resources Committees of the House and Senate yesterday, Virgil M. Simmons. Conservation Commissioner, presented a draft of the bill and explained its purposes. “Our present laws are inadequate to end this pollution evil,” he said. “While we can get an order for a city or an industry to correct or abate pollution, we have no legal way to enforce the order. This measure would give the state the power needed to protect public health and clean up our waters so that livestock may drink without danger and fish life may exist. “We will act on the presumption that persons or cities or industries that poison streams should pay to restore them to their natural condition, but it certainly is not the purpose of this measure to drive industries from the state or place an undue burden on the citizens of any municipal corporation.” It was explained that the power to set pollution standards and enforce provisions of the proposed act had been placed under the Division of Public Health because of the laboratory facilities of the division in testing for wastes and poisons, and because the protection of public health is the most important consideration. The bill has the backing of the Conservation Committee, a group of 16 sportsmen representmg more than 450 conservation and outdoorsmen's groups from all parts of the state. <

HOPES FOR IMMEDIATE VOTE ON CHILD LABOR LAW RATIFICATION DASHED BY HOUSE CHIEFS’ ACTION

Jersey Police ‘Lax’ in Handling Lindbergh Case, Bruno’s Defense Charges Fingerprint Experts Grilled by Fisher in Effort to Prove Them ‘lnefficient,’ but Fails to Bring Out Any New Facts. By Unityi Prex* FLEMINGTON, N. J., Feb. 6—Bruno Richard Hauptmann's defense counsel fought long and bitterly today to prove the New' Jersey state police were lax in handling the first investigation of the Lindbergh crime. C. Lloyd Fisher, associate counsel for the former German machinegunner, pounded at the testimony of Frank Kelly, Paul Sjostrom and

Sergeant Louis Kubler, who had charge of the finger print and ladder clues. He did his utmost to demonstrate alleged inefficiency of their work. The only new mact he w r as able to bring out, however, was that there was a beer stein on the window sill at the time of the kidnaping. The beer stein had not previously been mentioned. Fisher’s questioning revolved around the fact that no finger prints W'ere found either in the nursery or on the ladder that presumably was used to commit the kidnaping. In cross-examination of the three witnesses Atty Gen. David T. Wilentz brought out the state’s theory that the kidnaper wore gloves. No Fingerprints Found A process which will bring out finger prints on wood, "many years after they have been made,” w'as not used by the police. But, is was shown, the process was not perfected until long after the Lindbergh kidnaping, and meanwhile the ladder had been processed” for finger prints by the old fashioned method. In the interval between the finding of the ladder on the Lindbergh estate, on the morning of March 2, 1932, until it was carefully photographed on March 21, many hundred hands touched it, and the fingerprint results were inconclusive. The strange fact that no fingerprints were found in the nursery, even of servants or members of the Lindbergh household, was also forcefully brought out. James Streppone, who admitted an insanity record, joined the gallery of odd characters who have come to the aid of Hauptmann, accused of murdering Charles A. Lindbergh Jr. “Package” Back Again A mysterious package, which fur cutter Isidor Fisch appears to have carried all over the Bronx in 1933. entered the case through Streppone’s testimony. The witness, who said he owned a radio repair shop, declared Fisch left the package, which was about the size of a shoe box, in his shop one afternoon in May, 1933. The Hauptmann defense was attempting to prove that Fisch tried to conceal the Lindbergh ransom money by leaving it with numerous friends. Mrs. Bertha Hoff testified yesterday that Hauptmann’s tubercular friend wanted to leave a package with her. but that she refused to take care of it.

Salieift features of the bill are: 1. Stream pollution deleterious to public health or that interferes with industry, farming, trucking, livestock raising or fish life is made unlawful and placed under control of the Department of Commerce and Industry through its Division of Public Health. 2. The Department is authorized tc. determine what constitutes a polluted condition of streams, and, after hearing before a pollution hearing board, may issue and enforce orders. 3. Findings of municipal pollution are subject to review upon demand of 40 taxpayers. Final orders may be appealed to the Marion County Circuit or Superior Court and may be set aside if found illegal, arbitrary, unreasonable or fraudulent. A further appeal to the Indiana Supreme Court Dy either party is permitted. 4. Abatement of the pollution shall be started within 30 days after affirmation of the final order. 5. To defray expenses, municipalities may raise funds by issuing direct obligation bonds approved by the State Tax Commissioners and Attorney General. If the bond issue would bring the total indebtedness in excess of legal maximum, the municipalities shall issue revenue bonds, payable from service charge revenues. 6. Failure of officials of offending municipalities or private corporations to obey final orders, is a misdemeanor. punishable by a fine of not less than $25 nor more than SIOO, to which may be added not more than 90 days in a county jail. The measure does not supersede MsiwUag antt-poUutton law*.

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JURY GIGGLES OVER DEFENSE WITNESS’ ‘YES-NO’ ANSWER

(Copyright. 1935. by United Press) FLEMINGTON, N. J., Feb. 6. The Bruno Richard Hauptmann jury unconsciously has revealed its attitude concerning at least part of the testimony for and against the stolid carpenter charged with murdering the Lindbergh baby. The jury had a dinner party last night behind screens in the dining room of the Union Hotel, in honor of the birthday of Mrs. Sue R. Dils, jail matron and one of its guardians. Frequent audible remarks drifted over the screens to other diners, and frequent gales of laughter. A voice was heard raised in a question. The reply clear and sharp: "I wouldn’t say yes and I wouldn’t say no.” Hearty laughter followed. The eight men and four women who will decide whether Hauptmann is guilty of the most brutal crime of the generation, apparently were highly amused. The sally was the oft-repeated remark of Peter H. Sommer, one of the defense's star alibi witnesses. 40,000 NEW MEMBERS, GOAL OF ORGANIZATION Federal Employes Federation Seeks to Enlist Workers. Setting a goal of 40,000 new members, the National Federation of Federal Employes yesterday opened a nation-wide campaign to enlist workers in all government departments except the post office. The campaign was announced here through Local Union No. 78. In a message to the Indianapolis Federation, Luther C. Steward, national president, emphasized the urgent need for organization among government employes in order to preserve the merit system and to safeguard taxpayers’ interests. M. D. Cummins, local union head, said every eligible government worker in this territory will be approached. The Indianapolis Federation will meet Friday night at 7:30 in the Lincoln.

MERCURY RISES AGAIN FOLLOWING COLD SNAP Sudden Drop During Night Surprises Experts. The city today began its slow recovery in temperature from the swiftly striking cold wave that raced in from the northwest last night and brought the mercury down to 7 at 7:30 this morning. It was 11 at 9. The cold wave was unexpected, Federal Weather Bureau authorities said. Temperatures will begin rising slowly today and will probably reach normal by tomorrow. Temperatures tonight are expected to be between 15 and 20 degrees. DOLE PROPOSAL LOSES IN COMMITTEE VOTE Insurgents Lack One Vote of Wrecking Roosevelt Program. By United Press WASHINGTON. Feb. 6.—A coalition of Democratic and Republican insurgents were defeated by only one vote today in an effort to wreck the Administration’s $4,880,000,000 recovery and relief program. The Administration blocked a proposal to substitute a dole for the Roosevelt relief system.

Rudy Not ‘Dutiful’ Mate, Fay Webb to Tell Court

B# United Pre NEW YORK. Feb. 6.—Four accountants, two each for Rudy Vallee and his estranged wife, Fay Webb Vallee, will come into Supreme Court this afternoon lugging great piles of paper showing the crooner’s income down to the last penny during the last four years. Justice Salvatore A. Cotillo, who must decide whether Rudy is paying his wife enough when he gives her SIOO a week under a separate maintenance agreement, wasn't in the least interested in the figures. What he wanted to know was whether Fay had beats “dutiful wife.* But [ ■

Avalanche of Telegrams and Letters Piles Up Support for Passage; Leaders Decide to Delay Ballot Until Friday. SENATE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAD Constitutional Revision Group Recommends Favorable Move by General Assembly; Legion Active in Battle. An avalanche of telegrams, letters and circulars from “the folks back home,” added to telephone call's and personal appeals, appeared this afternoon to have gained support in the House of Representatives for ratification of the Federal Child Labor Amendment, Vote on the measure is slated for 11:15 Friday. When this morning's mail was opened and breathless messenger boys handed telegrams to Representatives, Democratic leaders scurried through the House chamber checking

PASTORS URGE RATIFICATION State Association Adopts Resolution in Child Labor War. The fifth annual Indiana State Pastor's Conference today stood squarely behind the proposed Child Labor Amendment to ths United States Constitution. A resolution putting it on record for the amendment was adopted yesterday as it met in the First Baptist Church. The conference will end today. The clergymen also resolved to oppose pari-mutuel H. B. No. 170 and 181, and c unmended Rep. Morris H. Coers, local pastor and chairman of the House Public Morals Committee, for his stand against the bills. "Russia is living for the young,” Dr. Burris A. Jenkins, Kansas City, Community Church pastor, declared last night in upholding the Soviet system of adolescent education. He related experiences which he had last year when visiting Russia with a group including Dr. Lyman P. Powell, author of "The Better Part” (Turn io Page Three)

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Hourly Temperatures fi a. m 8 10 a. m 13 7a. m 8 11 a. m 16 Ba. m 8 12 (noonl.. 20 9 a. m 11 1 p. m 19 Tomorrow's sunrise, 6:48 a. m.; sunset, 5:11 p. m. In the Air Weather conditions at 9 a. m.! Northeast wind, 14 miles an hour; barometric pressure, 30.49 at sea level; temperature, 11; general conditions, clear; ceiling, unlimited; visibility, three-quarters of a mile, thick smoke. EMERGENCY PROGRAM DENIED BY ROOSEVELT President Denies Rumor of Gold Clause Action. By United Press WASHINGTON, Feb. 6. President Roosevelt today described as a “100 per cent fake” reports that he was prepared to declare a national emergency in the event that the Supreme Court ruled adversely in the Gold Clause cases. Times Index Page. Auto News 6 Bridge 5 Broun 9 Comics • 15 Crossword Puzzle 15 Curious World 15 Editorial ! 10 Financial 11 Hickman, Theaters 7 Pegler 9 Piano Lesson 5 Radio 2 Sports 12, 13 State News 16 Woman’s Pages 4, 5

counsel had haggled so much over what Rudy had been paid for crooning before microphone and camera, that he ordered the detailed audit. Today may see Rudy attempting to prove that Fay was not a “dutiful wife.” When he is finished. Fay will attempt to prove that Rudy was not a dutiful husband. He will name an adagio dancer. It was understood that she would name young women who have appeared with his dance orchestra. Yesterday Clarence E. Webb, police chief of Santa Monica Cal., Fay’s father, testified to telling Rudy* “¥o*p® no angel yottnoiSJ?

HOME EDITION PRICE TWO CENTS Outside Marion County, 3 Cents

their voting: strength hut decided not to act until Friday* Many Democratic members of the House consulted with Speaker Edward H. Stein in his offices. The nature of the conferences was not officially announced, but P was understood from reliable sources Mr. Stein was determining the attitude of th® majority members. Meanwhile in the Senate, th® Constitutional Revision Committee today submitted a report to the upper house urging immediate ratification of the amendment. Ratification Is Urged Both Houses now have committee reports favoring ratification. The Bouse received a divided report of the labor committee, a minority recommending rejection of the amendment. It is upon accepting or rejecting the minority report that the House will vote. American Legion leaders throughout the state and The Indianapolis Times yesterday acquainted advocates of the Child Labor Amendmen’ with the situation in the lower house and urged that telegrams and other messages be sent to Representatives urging their approval of the resolution, which would place Indiana in line with 23 other states in favor of abolishing the exploitation of children. Advocates of ratification were cheered by the indorsement of the Child Labor Amendment by Leo M. Rapyaport, prominent Indianapolis attorney. Attorney Urges Action “There should be no hesitation on the part of the members of the Indiana Legislature to ratify the Child Labor Amendment,’’ Mr. Rappaport said. “As long as there are employers who are not sufficiently interested in the social welfare of the nation to voluntarily abolish child labor, it is necessary for the strong arm of the law to correct the evil,” h® continued. “That it is an evil is so self-evi-dent that it does not permit of much discussion. Child labor stunts the development and growth of a large number of our future citizens; it affords employment at such low wages that an adult can not exist on them and it places cheaply produced goods in unfair competition with the wares of employers who refrain from exploiting children. Backed by Many Groups “I beljeve the majority of American employers are so socially minded as to favor the abolishment of child labor. The few who are not, must be brought into line by legal compulsion,” Mr. Rappaport declared. Ratification of the amendment has been urged by president Roosevelt to make permanent the abolishment of child labor temporarily accomplished through NRA codes. Gov. Paul V. McNutt in his annual message to the General Assembly also recommended ratification, as have Governors of 23 other states. The amendment is supported by the Indaina Federation of Labor, the Indiana League of Women Voters, the Indiana W. C. T. U., the Indiana Congress of Parent-Teach-ers, Indiana Pastors Association, and more than a dozen other state-wide organizations. Struck by Falling Tree; Killed By United Press VERNON, lnd„ Feb. 6.—Struck by a tree felled by his father, Eugene Bevis, 15, was killed instantly near here yesterday.

SCRAMBLED AUTOS One of the most interesting contests ever staged in Indianapolis will be presented by The Indianapolis Times when the Scrambled Auto Contest gets under way in conjunction with the Indianapolis presentation of the new motor models. It is sponsored by Indianapolis automobile dealers in The Times. One hundred seventy-five dollars in prizes are available to the entrants in the contest. Today The Times gives you additional details of the contest on Page 6. Turn to it now and be ready to participate.