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Patman Printing Press Bill Given Approval for Fourth Time. PASSAGE IS ASSURED Dramatic Victory Smooths Way to Send Act to Senate. Ktf t m<><4 Pr*.* WASHINGTON. March 22. The llnuv hr a one-sided to!# today the *2.000.000.000 Patman inflation bonus hill. A cheering. vhoutinr House greeted passace of the hill, which in two previous sessions had won House approval onlv to he killed in the Senalf. £,* | *,##*# Ptm* WASHINGTON. March 22- A ywjtrh of three votes pave the patman inflation-bonus forces a dramatic House vicrory today. 207 to 204. and assured passape on to the .Senate of the plan for paying the bonus in 12 000,000 000 of new monev. It was the fourth time the membership bad voted aeamst shelving the Patman bill for the Vinson American Legion anti-inflation measure. On a roll call vote, the House sood bv its 52.000.000 000 inflation stand of yesterday, and cleared the way for passape shortly of the Patman measure. The vote was on a motion of Rpp. Fred M. Vinson D. Kv.t to recommit the Patman bill to committee and substitute the Vinson bill for iL Three Change Votes The Patman bill yesterday won House consideration over the Vinson bill on a voice vote 183 to 142. on a teller vote 180 to 157 and on a roll call vote 202 to 191 The Patman victory was not determined until after the final roll call, when three members shifted their votes and pave the inflation bloc a victory. Rep. Vinson forced a recapitulation of the vote. Several times this session tally clerks have made errors of two or three names. At the end of the regular roll call the vote stood: For the Vinson bil. 205; for the Patman bill. 204 Then Rep E. E. Cox 'D.. Ga ). who had voted "presented” on the roll call, threw his vote to Patman, tying the count. Texan Decides Issue A moment later Rep Hatton W, Sumners' D,. Tex t, followed him. making the vote stand: Patman. 206. Vinson. 205. Rep. William R Oliver *D. Ala.', came down into the well of the House and shouted for recognition. I am opposed to both of these bit he said “So I am pome to cha. my vote from aye to no.’’ Tl. mane the final count; For e Patman bill -207. For Vmson bill—2o4, The h se usually so noisy that onlv the 'dest speakinc members can he h ird. was as quiet as a church a ~ie voting started. Eiervone wanted to see if any overnight shifts had occurred in inflation .urntiment. Relcrann ! Pcesent Wlien the first 80 names had been lead, the two factions were running at about the same strength. There were not enough >eats on the Democratic side of the House for the full majority membership of 321 In the members gallery was Commander Frank Belgrano of the American Legion and officials e* the Veterans of Foreign Wars The latter organization supported the Patman bill. Speaker Joseph W. Byrns refused to say how he would vote on final (wssage of a bonus bill. A year ago he voted present. Three years ago he voted for the Patman bill. The only empty galleries were the presidential gallery and that foi diplomats. Several score men. apparently war veterans, sat in the public gallery Rep Patman gave out todav a table showing the number of veterans bv states entitled to the bonus, and the amount of “new money'* which would flow into circulation under his bill. It follows: Ve?r*n T'l Bonus V 4 iaia .*> B*7 526 MS >2* "4 \x\ ena 1# 678 .<M ’. ST 11 43*49 ?! 993 23* 27 .--.I 200 <24 122 H3.NI 86 Colorado 34 259 19 362 053 24 44 043 26 914.8!* 40 Delaware 4 884 3.527 070 50 Dt' t Columbia 28 281 18.278 71* 59 rn-id* ' 39 535 21 921 858 79 Georgia 58.843 32 282.94* 70 Idaho .. 13 575 7 411.798 88 Illmota 253 343 11 472 289 1C Indiana *5 587 SO 730 824 28 Ins a .. 79 814 41 P 19.150 37 Kansas 87.114 31 438.038 43 Kenturkv *3 *9* 34.2*1.717 80 Louisiana MW' 27 *49 762 05 Maine 21 413 12 121.827 12 Maryland 4* 424 27 9JI 24* 31 Massachuwv# .. 137 113 83 147 947 57 Michigan 134 009 ..4.8 794 12 Minnesota . . 85 532 52 789 520 38 Mississippi •• 38 803 19 308 411 78 M-saoun ...111 708 80 820 922 70 Montana 1* 104 10 2*l 6*7 92 Nebraska 40 JM => lw * 5 Scads 3 886 1. *1.846 11 Sew Hampshire 12 370 7 29* 113 14 Sew Jersey 116 440 *9 579 *45 59 Sew Mexico I*l*l 5 810 422 87 Sew York 377 I*2 22! 373 72* 6* Sorrh Carolina 43 336 34.622.162 *0 Sn-th Dakota 1* 174 8 782 475 18 Ohio I*2 *B2 108 081 341 03 Oklahoma Kill 35 202 76**2 Oregon 15 376 20 *79 034 90 M*rl**nia 353 931 155 585 459 25 Rhode Island 70 _*9 1. 358 3*3 #0 South Carolina South Dakota . - 22.713 11.75*.600 8* Tfcnneaaaa 5* 00* 33 4*7 53* 51 TVa* |4 77! S3 608 231 35 man 14 3*7 * 035 098 83 Verrr.aa* ...... . 8 3*3 5.042,465.50 Virginia ....... 83 132 36 811 *9l 30 Washington 56 135 .34 079 308 15 wSs Virginia .... 43 3*4 23. 345 393 42 ViiCOMm ...... 86 038 47 17 * 600 *1 TMiai na ........ ii m * 32* *55 51
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CITIZENS' POSSE PROBES SLAYING Woods Searched on Theory Policeman's Missing Son Was Also Slain. Rustless at what they term police indifference to the murder Jan. 15 of James Hunt, a bakery wagon driver who had served them for more than a year, oitizens of a region along Ditch-rd today were searching a w'oods near the scene of the crime for additional clews. They have a theory' that Richard Licse. 16-year-old son of Patrolman George Liese. 4418 Manlove-av, who was believed to have been with Mr. Hunt at the time of murder and has not been reported seen, may also have been wounded and may have strayed into the woods and died there. The woods is extremely thick, and is about one-quarter of a mile from Ditch-rd and 73rd-st, where the murder occurred Residents of the region have discovered that Ed Laudermilt. a farmer. first on the scene within Ift minutes after the crime saw no one leave the scene and found only slight evidence that someone had done so. He reported that he had found footprints leaving the trurk and running north to the ditch and into the water. There, of course, they were obliterated The extra seat in the truck was broken and could have been Used on young Liese as a weapon, they reason The search was expected to require a full day Sergt. Roy Pope one-man homicide squad, said he was doing nothing on the '■ase. ■ Its the sheriff s baby.” he said. The sheriff's office has reported that little or no progress has been made toward absolution. Hourly Temperature* 6a.m. .52 10 a. m. ... 61 7 a m..... 55 11 a. m. ... 62 8 a. m 53 12 ' noon •.. 63 9 a. m 54 1 p. m ... 62 Tomorrow s sunrise. 5:44 a. m.; , sunset. 5:59 p m.
Markey Picks Appraisers, Pushes Factory Campaign
Appraisers named bv Judge Joseph T. Markey. Superior Court. Room 1. prepared today to reappraise eight Indianapolis industrial properties now in receivership as a part of Judge Markey s plan to sell the plants to gome concerns. Following a conference late yesterday of Judge Markey. representatives of the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce, and receivers for the properties. E. Kirk McKinney. Indiana Home Owners Loan Corp. head, and William A. Brennan, realty operator, were named appraisers. At the same time. Judge Markey announced the appointment of Wilfred R Bonnstem. brother of Louis J. Bonnstem. Chamber of Commerce president, as co-receiver of the properties. With the co-operation of the Indiana Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce. Judge Markey expects the properties to be sold within the next 30 to 60 days. At the conference with the receivers and the commerce association representatives. Judge Markey pointed out that he does not expect the properties to bring a large sum of tnooey. but that he does hope their immediate sale will revive In-
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4 KILLED BY DUST STORMS
Form of Pneumonia Brings Suffering to Scores: Cattle Stricken. By f nil' ii Pus* SPRINGFIELD. Colo.. March 22. —A form of pneumonia, induced by breathing dust-laden air. today claimed a heavy toll of human life and livestock in Eastern Colorado and Western Kansas which have been ravaged by dust storms. Four persons have died from the disease in this vicinity. Scores of others were ill. Farm animals were reported dying by the score in the stricken region. Unconfirmed reports reached here saying that a score of persons had died in the vicinity of Elkhart. Kan., in the extreme southwest portion of Kansas. Today the sun gleamed palely through billowing. yellow dust clouds. No relief was in sight. Dust descended in chocking swirls during the morning calm. •'Dust Pneumonia” Fatal County health authorities attributed the deaths to what they called, for want of a better name, “dust pneumonia ” Physicians said that fine dust particles irritated the lungs, causing congestion similar to that of pneumonia. The dead here were Man,' Solan. 18; Charles W. Winter. 35, both of Springfield; Dale Waterman, an infant. of Elder, and Jame* M. Martin. 75. Utleyville. Ranchers said that new born calves were dying within 24 hours after birth. Crop Prosper!* “Zero" Dust lav in drifts which submerged small buildings and reached to the eaves of houses. Practically all seed has been blown from the fields. Farmers reported crop prospects were “absolute zero.” Kenneth Welch, emergency relief administrator, said the medical situation was extremely serious, since his office had only SIOOO for treatment of an estimated 100 serious cases of the affliction.
HOPE IS ABANDONED FOB ROOSEVELT AID Col. Louis Howe Is Losing Ground Gradually. Rtf f tntrd PrrsM WASHINGTON. March 22 -Col. Louis McHenry Howe. White House secretary, continued slowly to lose ground in his fight for life, it was announced today. “Secretary Howe had a comfort - able night but he is gradually growing weaker." a bulletin issued by Dr. Ross T. Mclntire. white House physician, said.
dianapolis industry and give employment to several hundred men. The properties, once valued at nearly 51.0Q0.000. will remain on tax duplicates charged to the receiverships. unless they are sold. Judge Markey pointed out. This would forestall any effort to sell them until next year. William H. Book, executive vice president, represented the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce and Fred Shick. appeared for the State Junior Chamber of Commerce. During the conference, Judge Markey pointed out that previous efforts to sell the properties had been interrupted by refusal of prestockholders to agree upon the price offered. He indicated a determination to give the preferred stockholders an opportunity to be heard when offers for plants are received, but informed receivers the properties would be sold to any reputable bidder offering the reappraised value. Properties involved are the SpinkArms Building Cos.. Washington & Liberty Realty Cos., Tucker & Dorsey Manufacturing Cos.. Dvnes-Pohlman Lumber Cos., Eaglesfleld Hardwood Flooring Cos. Marmon Motor Car Cos.. Indianapolis Chair Manufacturing Cos., Capitol Manufacturing Cos In<k s'
INDIANAPOLIS, FRIDAY, MARCH 22, 1935
Hull Rebukes Germany for Violating Pact
P>J t Htfrrl P*r\M WASHINGTON. March 22.—Secrets ry Cordell Hull this afternoon broke his week-long silence concerning the political crisis in Europe to voice a mild rehuke to the German government for treaty violation. Without mentioning Germany specifically by name, Mr. Hull said the United States is concerned over growing tendencies in the world to ignore treaty obligations. He said that the position of the United States and its people must always be that of encouraging strict observance of treaties. It was indicated here that Mr. Hull’s virtual pronouncement of policy probably would serve as notice to Germany, and to the other powers, of the United States’ feeling and position in the present situation, in lieu of a more formal protest or representations at the present time.
Roadhouse ‘lmmortality’ Bared in New Liquor Act u n tt on# Distinction Unwittingly Conferred on Institution Banned in Law; Copies Distributed.
SETTING forth provisions whereby the bar, the barfly and the roadhouse can be given the “bums rush.” Indiana's new 157-page Alcoholic Beverages Act. expressed succinctly in between 65.000 and 75,000 words, was issued today by the State Excise Department.
The department did a rushing business on copies of the new act with Walter Wyman, deputy excise director, wearily but firmly explaining that one copy would have to take the place of the half-dozen or so frequently demanded. Twelve and a half pages of the act are required for indexing alone. The general content voluminously lists penalties, qualifications for various types of liquor permits and definitions. And the definition of a roadhouse includes the outstanding typographical error of the week. Roadhouses." within the meaning of the act. are construed to include an establishment situated outside the corporate limits of a city or town which, either on account of facilities provided which will likely be employed for evil practices and which is of such character that the same is likely to be considered either a restaurant. hotel or club, and which is frequented by persons of both sexes under circumstances likely to promote “immortality." or which has rooms and quarters so disposed as to be readily available or secretly available fpr improper conduct or immoral practices. The barfly is taken care of through a provision which requires that persons, either in buying or consuming liquor by the drink, be seated. In other words, if you walk up to a bar to obtain a drink and all of its stools are occupied, you must wait until one is vacant. If another person is with you and only one stool is vacant, one of you will have to look on while the other drinks, or both of you must wait. Places dispensing liquor also must sell food. In this connection, it is reported that the Alcoholic Beverage Commission will hold that taprooms will be illegal unless food also is sold on the premises. Several Indianapolis hotels would come under this provision because they have taprooms or bars not a part of the hotel dining room.' They do not sell food at their bars now. However, they easily could qualify, it is pointed out, by selling sandwiches or. if they were unwilling to do so. might qulaify by offering a special menu with prices so high that the customer would be unlikely to buy. Times Index Page Broun I 7 Comics 31 Crossword Puzzle 31 DIONNE BABIES 19 Editorial 18 Financial 80 Junior Aviation *2 Radio 32 Simms 1? Sports 20-21-22 Woman s Pages 14-15
‘UNWRITTEN LAW’IS PLEA Pastor’s Wife Shot Friend for Daughter's Honor, She Asserts. Bv L fitted Pee** PASCAGOULA. Miss., March 22. The Rev. J. J, Payne, Ohio minister and his wife, charged with the “honor'’ slaying of an old family friend, William Ewing. 52, were scheduled for a preliminary hearing today. Mr. Payne, pastor of a Baptist church at North Fairfield, 0., denied killing Ewing, while his wife admitted the slaying. “I shot Ewing because he dishonored my 15-year-old daughter,” Mrs. Payne said. Police Chief A. H. Gray, who arrested the minister last night, claimed he had “evidence pointing to Mr. Payne as the killer.” Mrs. Payne charged she found Ewing and her daughter, Gladys, a pretty blond, in a “compromising” position on the Pascagoula Beach.
WAR IS IMMINENT, SOVIET ENVOY SAYS European Situation Critical, Cries Troyanovsky. * Bit I nitrr! Prrs NEW YORK, March 22.—Barrels of gunpowder • e smoldering in Europe and the threat of war is critical, Russian Ambassador Alexander A. Troyanovsky declared today in a sensational address before the New York Bond Club. “I am happy.” he said, “that I ran r l .ll deliver my address without the thundering accompaniment of cannon and the crackling of machine guns. But how long we can talk peacefully and quietly it is difficult to say.” The danger of war is noticeable even for people who do not like to see this danger, the Soviet Ambassador said, “but for us who live in the danger zone, the situation is urgent."
Rich berg New NR A Chief; Labor Gets Board Post
Bv Time* Sipri inl WASHINGTON. March. 22.—Political Washington realized today that a mighty battle is on in which President Roosevelt must coerce Congress if NRA is to be continued. Mr. Roosevelt has just begun to fight. He named Donald R. Richberg temporary chairman of the NRA governing board and rallied labor to the New Deal for the legislative struggle. Mr. Richberg succeeds Chairman S. Clay Williams, resigned. He takes charge immediatey. He is expected to retain this job only until June 16 or until Congress votes NRA extension. White House action coincided with Congress' first dangerous antiNRA maneuver. By a bare 10 Senate votes, Senator William E Borah 'R.. Idaho) failed yesterday to send NRA into the discard. The Senate rejected his proposal to restore anti-trust laws to their pre-NRA scope. Relaxation of antitrust laws to permit price fixing, production control and similar trade agreements was the principal incentive offered industry for co-operation with the Recovery Administration. Labor is soothed as NRA looks for the third time to anew chief.
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RFC Maneuver Fails to Affect City Power Firm Government's Financial Strategem Not to Result in Any Change in Local Operation. BY VINCENT "LYONS Times Financial Editor There is no immediate prospect of the Indianapolis Power & L-ght Cos one of the members of Harley L. Clarke's vast utility empire, coming under the direct domination of the Reconstruction Finance Corp., The Indianapolis Times learned this afternoon. Belief that such a condition might j _
result arose in some quarters following the meeting of the Public Utility securities Corp. in New York yesterday, at which the RFC elected six of its choices to the company s board. The Indianapolis Power and Light Cos. is controlled by the Utilities Power and Light Cos. The voting stock of the latter unit in turn is controlled 1 by the Public Utility Securities Corp.. which in turn, is under the domination of the Webster Securities Cos., the top rung in the Clarke setup. The maner by which the government, through the RFC. enters into the schemes of the Clarke empire is as follows: The RFC had loaned $90,000,000 to the Central Republic Bank and Trust Cos. Chicago, now in process of liquidation. The government agency stepped in and placed its own nominees at the head of the institution. Webster Securities Cos. had outstanding with the Central Republic Bank and Trust Cos. a loan of between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000. To procure the loan the company pledged as collateral stock of the Public Utility Securities Cos. Thus the RFC-managed Centra: Republic Bank, holding the stock of the Public Utility Securities Corp.. was able to place its own designees on the board of that company yesterday. Through its holding of Public Utility Securities Corp. stock, the RFC actually controls Utilities Power and Light Cos. The RFC will have a chance to insure this control by electing its own slate of directors at the annual stockholders' meeting April 24. By the same token the RFC could extend its domination over the com-
Mr. Roosevelt added to the National Industrial Recovery Board, of which Mr. Richberg is temporary chairman, anew labor member, Philip Murray, vice president of the United Mine Workers of America. The line-up now on the seven man board is two labor representatives. two from industry, two college professors and Mr. Richberg. Organized labdr has clamored for equal representation with industry on the NIUB. President William A. Gren of the American Federation of Labor and President John L. Lewis of the miners heard the plan yesterday from Mr. Roosevelt's lips. Labor realized finally this month that Congress is suspicious of NRA and that the boon of collective bargaining, of maximum hours, minimum wages and prohibition of child labor, would lapse June 16 if Congress fails to extend the life of NRA. The act expires on that date. Thar brought Mr. Green to the White House. Mr. Roosevelt met him half way with a berth for Mr. Murray. William P. Witherow. Pittsburgh steel manufacturer, and present NRA industrial advisory board member, also was named to offset the industrial vacancy left by Mr. Williams’ departure.
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Increase of 135,000 Tons to Be Asked by German Chief at Session in Berlin With Sir John Simon of Great Britain. LEAGUE OF NATIONS COUNCIL CALLED Meeting* Is Set for First \\ cek in April to Consider France’s Protest; Paris Stands Staunchly by Benito Mussolini. (Copyright. 1935, bv United Press) BERLIN, March 22.—Germany, confident its position is diplomatically dominant, will demand a bigger navy as well as a big army and air force, it was said on reliable authority today. The demand, it was said, will he made by Adolf Hitler in negotiations with Sir John Simon, Biitish loieign secretary, Monday and Tuesday. It was believed he was little disposed to make political
! concessions such as acceptance of an eastern European security treaty, a pact of Danubian nations or a speedy return to the League of Nations. German leaders speculated on what Sir John would have to offer, and what he would demand. It was not expected he would make, at first, a concrete offer for recognition of rearmament as legal because of the. law for compulsory army service
panies whose shares are held by Utilities Power and Light Cos. In the same case of the Indianapolis Power and Light Cos., however, such a move, if it is contemplated, would have to be delayed for at least a year. This follows from the fact that the annual meeting of the local company is set for April 2. or three weeks before the RFC is given the opportunity to get a voice in the Utilities Power and Light Cos. management. Harley L. Clarke, whose name in the public utility industry was second only to that of Samuel Insull. may still save the gigantic pyramid he. erected by aranging for a loan to meet the Webster Securities Co.’s indebtedness to the bank before the stockholders’ meeting of Utilities Power and Light. In the event he fails and the RFC gains actual control, the government agency will have on its hands the Greater London & Counties Trust, Ltd., an alien company doing business in London and environs.
RUN TO CLEAR UP DUST STORM HERE Showers Are Forecast for City Today. The tons of powdery dust which are hanging in the air above Indianapolis may be washed down to earth if the showers forecast for today materialize, J. H. Armington. federal meteorologist, said this morning. The dust was swept here early yesterday by the tail end of a swirling sand storm which centered in Kansas. So thick was the dust in Evansville in the southern part of Indiana that residents were not able to see the sun at any time. Showers and slightly warmer temperatures are predicted for today with cloudy and somewhat colder expected tomorrow.
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and fnilitarization of the air force which precipitated the crisis. Colonial concessions have been mentioned, but were not expected to figure prominently. As regards the navy, it was said Hitler would demand one one-third as large as Britain's. This would give Germany about 387.000 tons as against her present 150,000 and France's 555,000. France, Italy Firm Bv L nitrd Pres* PARIS, March 22. France is confident that diplomatic efforts will prevent war, Foreign Minister Pierre Laval said today in the Chamber of Deputies. Earlier, the chamber had been told that the German arms plan was a “declaration of war.” “I am confident of the success of the inter-governmental efforts now in progress,” Mr. Laval said, when he arose after speeches by radical deputies. “France calmly awaits the diplomatic results, but it is France’s duty to remain vigilant. We shall not renounce our ideal of peace, but it must be known that France is strong and will never abandon its beliefs.” Mr. Laval’s speech came as the chamber voted favorably on the French-Italian agreement, 555 to 9. It includes a provision not to recognize violations of the Versailles treaty as legal, and it started the train of events climaxed by Adolf Hitler's announcement of compulsory army service. Mr. Laval revealed that Premier Benito Mussolini of Italy had sought rapprochement with Yugoslavia “an act of utmost importance throughout Europe.” Italy and Yugoslavia have been estranged. Mr. Laval paid high tribute to Mussolini and said of him: ”1 must render personal homage to Signor Mussolini. We have exactly the same desires for peace by French-Italian collaboration—not a mere symbolic gesture but anew policy.” There were strong indications as the debate ended that France and Italy, united, would demand that Great Britain make no concessions to Germany in Sir John Simon'3 conference with Hitler at Berlin.
Austria Makes Fteady j By United Prana VIENNA. March 22.—The war i ministry, preparing for the time | whpn Austria will return to uniJ versal conscription, ordered all re- , serve officers today to report for special orders before March 30. The i government refused to confirm that ' the order had been issued, but con- : firmation was obtained in military sources. It was said the officers will be asked whether they are prepared to undergo anew period of training with a view to starting a skeleton officers' staff when Austria, if financially able, and the big powers consent, establishes universal military service as Hitler did without the consent of the treaty powers. Baron Egon Berger-Waldenegg, foreign minister, speaking at a Fatherland front meeting, said Austria would soon get equality of armaments. League Council Convoked By United Pregt GENEVA. March 22. —Tewfik Rushdi of Turkey, president of the Council of the League of Nations, convoked the council today for the first week of April to consider the French protest against Germany. Tewfik will announce the exact date shortly. It will b£ immediately after the conference of Britain, France and Italy in northern Italy. THREE CHILDREN DIE AS FIRE RAZES HOME Kerosene Thrown in Stove Cause* Fatal Explosion. By l nitcd Pram MONDOVI, Wis, March 22 - Three children of Lloyd Goss perished today in flames that destroyed their farm'home near here. A fourth child is near death, j The dead: Margaret. 11; Lloyd Jr., 8, and Raymond. 2. Russell, 5. was | seriously burned in the flames which started when kerosene user to start a Are in a stove explode'’