Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 19, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 April 1935 — Page 3

APRIL 2, 1935

U. S. KEEPING ABREAST OE WORLD’S MAD ARMS RACE; 193536 COST TO BE BILLION America Builds Up Formidable War Machine Despite Determination to Keep Fist Out of Europe’s, Asia’s Troubles. By L mit'4 WASHINGTON, April 2.—The United States, despite its determination to remain aloof from the quarrels of Europe and Asia, is keeping fully abreast of those fast-arming nations of both continents. A survey of preparedness moves during the last few months showed today that the United States, without adding greatly to the man-power of its national defense forces, as % compared to the increases in some of the armies of Europe, has actually built up a formidable war machine. The task

is by no means completed, but high Army and Navy officials say it is well under way. Specifically, the United States rant's high among the world's foremas' arm.nq nations in: 1. rhe amount of money being spent in 1935 on national defense. 2. Naval combat strength. 3 Air force—particularly in the nu nber and speed of fighting planes and equipment therefor. The United States, as compared to some of the other military and naval powers is deficient in: 1 Some categories of warships—particularly destroyers and submarines. 2 Man power in the standing army. 3 Many articles of equipment, ordnance and ammunition. Some of these deficiencies will be overcome during the 1935-36 fiscal year, when the United States will spend larger sums on its army and navy than during any previous peace-time year. Billion Dollars for Defense It probably will spend nearly a billion dollars on national defense—s4oo 000 000 for the Army, and $475 - 000 000 for the Navy. This does not include the allotment which th< Army is asktng from the President's $4 RW) 000.000 work-relief fund, for •'modernization” of the Army. Tins huge sum tops the national defense budget of any other power for the 1935-36 period, with the possible exception of Soviet Russia. The following are the 1934-35 expenditures by the principal military powers on national defense, and the estimated 1935-36 expenditures. IMI-15 inl-M f. * S .M:i.****.• I* vtr it jin Japan ;**l ..Til.; ft* nia.WMt.iMMi Franca i'Mi.TM.t-Vi i^.WMt.iMMt VlaMia I.:r..*MMt iMMi Nn ( E*t. Italv KI.tM.tH! Not Eit Grrmanv ... EKISt.Ma Not E*t. Germany’s expenditures for 1934-35 included funds for storm troops, labor service camps and civil aviation under government control. She has not revealed howmuch her new arms organization will cost. High I’p in Air Strength During the 1934-35 period these j countries had the following effectives in man-power, pianos and warships in service: Men War-Arm.-Nit, Planes ship*' r. a ;it,.u sis Britain 21:i.! linn Japan axs.iw* ItPn 2JI Frane* ......... KtC.lll SIMM 1% Ru-ia 71 Hals SOH.9M ?IHM 111 Germane ....... 31-.. MM ?? 1 During the last few weeks several of these powers have decreed large increases m their regular armies. The present Army Appropriations Bill will increase the strength of the U. S. Army from 118.000 to 165.000. Thus country, however, has made its great strides in making more effective the fighting forces it already has. rather than by added personnel. The greatest single defensive step in the past few months probably was the organization of the Gen- i oral Headquarters Air Force, which gives the American Army an ‘air] cavalry” capable of great mobility j and striking force, and capable of being dispatched to outlying terri- i tones such as the Panama Canal 1 Zone. Hawaii. Alaska, and even.; possibly, the Philippines. Should present legislation pass. I

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the American Army air corps would be brought up to a strength of 2320 fighting planes, which officials here believe would give the United States the most powerful air force in the world. The motorization and mechanization of the Army is also considered to have added greatly to the Army's effectiveness. This plan provides for motor trucks and fast cars for transporting the infantry; armored cars and light tanks for the cavalry; motor trucks and fast-traveling tractors for hauling the guns of the artillery, enabling the entire Army to move from point to point with great rapidity. Another strategic defensive move is incorporated in * plans to ; strengthen the Armv and Navy air bases in the Panama Canal Zone and Hawaii. Establishment of bases in Alaska, thus throwing an effective first-line of national defense from Alaska southward to Hawaii, and thence to the Panama Canal, is being considered.

Jiggers —the Copps! Joseph Christobal Leaves Florida Sunshine to See That 500-Mile Race Gets Publicity.

MR JOSEPH - Joe to youi COPPS is in town. What, you don’t know Mr. Copps? Well, he is the amiable and rubicund young gent who sees that the Indianapolis Motor Speedway gets plenty of what it takes 'publicity to you) when and if the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ever needs publicity.

The arival of Mr. Copps. who, if pressed, confesses to possessing the middle name of Christobal, makes it certain there will be a 500-mile race this year. Os course, there hadn't been much doubt about it. but Mr. Copps’ arrival makes it official Ke came here from Miami, Fla., where he has spent the chilly months dramatizing the balmy sunshine of Florida and the ocean ,- aves in the immediate vicinity. Mr. Copps’ duties in Florida largely encompass those which he pursues in Indianapolis. He estimates that his word mileage for the Speedway race last year was 60.000 adjectives and hopes to better that mark this year. He estimates the Florida output in broken typewriters instead of in words. ana CAJOLED and practically forced to talk, Mr. Copps hazarded the following speculations concerning this year's 500-mile race: Indianapolis will entertain the largest race crowd since 1929. There will be botwetn 70 and 80 entries in the race. The Speedway is she best auto track in the world, even if it is 25 years old. There will be no foreign cars entered this year. There will be at least 15 new cars, all special jobs. He expects to see bettered the 105-mile average made by Wild Bill Cummings last year. There will be three Diesel entries. Having delivered himself of these observations. Mr. Copps adjusted his green hat at a more rakish angle and said: “I will buy a beer—or maybe several beers.” That ended the interview.

Lorado Taft, Famed Sculptor, Visits City; Apologizes for Colfax Statue

BY JOHN THOMPSON Times Staff Write* THE only two Lorados in America met in Indianapolis yesterday afternoon. One was the genial, whitehaired dean of American sculptors, Lorado Taft, and the other was his tow-headed namesake, 10-year-old Lorado M. Clark. 1048 Hamilton-av. whose face lighted with pride when Mr. Taft praised highly several pencil sketches the youngster had made. ‘‘As far as I know, we are the only two in America with the name of Lorado.” said Mr. Taft as he patted his companion's tousled head. The reason Mr. Taft is so sure the name of Lorado was original with him is because his father, a college professor, coined the word from three euphonius syllables. The elderly sculpting teacher, who will be 75 next month, was in Indianapolis to lecture before the Woman’s Department Club yesterday afternoon and the National League of American Pen Women last night. The youthful Lorado is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ward M. Clark. Mr. Clark a commercial artist, at one time studied at the Art Institute in Chicago, and there became a devoted friend of Mr. Taft. The youngster, although not yet much of a Bohemian at heart, likes to draw and looks forward to being a great sculptor. He prizes highly the letters which Mr. Taft writes to him. a a a CONCERNING the statue of Schuyle Colfax, the first Indiana citizen to become vice president of the United States, which was erected in University Park in 1887. Mr. Taft said: “It was the poorest work I ever did. I had hoped every one had forgotten about it.”

FARMER SLAIN !N ARGUMENT Quarrel Over Use of Road Leads to Killing: Probe Under Way. B’J UtiUt and Press SHOALS. Ind., April 2.—A quarrel between two Martin County farmers over use of a road that passed through their adjoining properties late yesterday resulted in the slaying of one and arrest of the other on a murder charge. James Ackles. 60, was slain by Cletus Inman, 38. Inman surrendered to Martin County authorities and refused to discuss the shooting in jail here. The shooting occurred on a public road near homes of the two men at Trinity Springs. It was witnessed by Homer Ackles, 20, son of the slain man. Homer said his father and Inman had quarreled frequently over use of a road that passed through Inman's property. The argument was resumed when they met late yesterday and Inman drew a revolver and shot as he walked away, the youth said.

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When asked his opinion of the huge sculpting task under way at Stone Mountain, Mr. Taft replied: “I suppose its all right for tourists to look at. It certainly will not be of much historical value. I personally thought the mountains were very lovely before. But then there are plenty of mountains around there and if they want to carve on them it is no affair of mine.” His talk yesterday afternoon was full of teases, taunts and praise for outstanding American sculptors, as he showed stereoptican views of their work. He cited Augustus St. Gaudens as the greatest American sculptor and Mr. St. Gaudens’ statue of Lincoln as the greatest American statue. “Although I am not without sympathy for modern art,” the elderly Taft remarked, “I must admit there is a great deal of it that I am not capable of understanding.” And his merry eyes twinkled at the remark. He showed several views of work done by the Jewish sculptor Jacob Epstein, whose recent seven-ton figure of Christ stirred the English House of Commons to indignation. “I thoroughly detest Epstein. His work is nothing short of sacrilege. The public pays too much attention to him.” a a a HE expressed great admiration for Grant Wood. lowa artist, and his “regionalism” and said that the type of art exemplified by Mr. Wood would be more popular in the future. “I feel that there is a distinct trend toward simplicity in all kinds of art,” Mr. Taft said, “but it is a movement which is definitely for the better and not for the worse.” His talk was punctuated with pungent phrases of humor and at one time he refened to a group of buxom nudes as “the well-nour-ished young ladies.” Experiencing difficulty in recalling the names of certain sculptors, Mr. Taft jokingly remarked that he had “lost his mind last month and hadn’t gotten it back yet.” In answer to numerous re-

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quests for him to talk about his own works of sculpture, Mi - . Taft said musingly: "You will have to wait until I die.” a a a LORADO TAFT'S dream museum would be arranged in historical sequence to represent the national development of various countries, he explained last night following the dinner of the League of American Pen Women in the Marott. “It would be helpful to young persons in gaining their first appreciation of art to stand at a given point in a museum and to see what was going on in various countries at the same periods of time,” Mr. Taft explained as he showed slides of sculpture dating from the third century. He pointed out the dignity of fifth century sculpture; the grace of the fourth and the restlessness of the third. Mr. Taft also showed how poor lighting can distort the expression of sculpture. Mrs. L. D. Owens presided at the dinner and Wilbur D. Peat, John Herron Art Museum director, introduced the guest speaker at the lecture. In the afternoon at the Woman’s Department Club Mr. Taft talked to members of the art department and their guests on "History of American Sculptures.” He illustrated the development by slides and said, “Strength and tenderness are the greatest elements in art. They last and live.” Mr. J. M. Williams, department chairman, presided. Scout Heads to Meet The Northwest and Southeast sections of the Girl Scout Leaders Association will hold a joint meeting at 7:30 tonight at the Indiana State School for the Deaf. Work done by handicapped troops will be on exhibition.

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WORK ASSURED ON FALL CREEK SCENICHIGHWAY 2000 to Get Employment, Total Cost May Reach $500,000. Giving employment to approximately 2000 Federal Emergency Relief Administration laborers, construction of the scenic boulevard along the north bank of Fall Creek, between Keystone-av and Kesslerblvd east of Millersville, will begin within a week. This was assured today following a conference yesterday at City Hall of representatives of FERA, the city administration and present property owners. The Park Board had announced a short time ago that, unless certain of the property owners could be brought to satisfactory terms, the parkway project would be abandoned. Planned for several years, the parkway must be completed in three years under the agreement reached yesterday. Deeds for the property will be presented to the Park Board Thursday at its regular meeting. The new roadway will run a little more than two and one-half miles and will represent between $250,000 and $500,000 investment. The first figure mentioned yesterday by J. Edward Perry,- Park Board engineer, as a minimum if the parkway were contructed under contract. FERA officials have set the cost to the government in wages and salaries as high as $500,000. The men on the job, who will remove at least 200,000 cubic yards of earth, will be obtained through the Governor’s Unemployment RelieT Commission. Materials and implements will be supplied by the Park Board, which now has an appropriation of $12,000 for the project and probably will set aside other funds for the purpose. Those who met yesterday with

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Queen of the Indiana Central College “Revel of Roses” is Miss Mary Lou French, attractive eo-ed from Rushville. Miss French is no newcomer to the title of queen. Last year she was “Junior Queen.” "The Revel of Roses,” the annual spring festival, will be held June 3. ONE-MAN DRAMA HERE Illinois Pastor to Present Play at City Church Sunday, The Rev. William Hainsworth, Gridley, 111., will present his oneman religious drama, “The Fourth Letter,” Sunday night in the Wash-ington-st Presbyterian Church. The presentation has received the indorsement of leading educators of the country. representatives of the property owners were Albert H. Gisler, Park Board vice president; A. C. Sallee, park superintendent; J. H. Crawley, FERA county supervisor, and Lawrence V. Sheridan, State Planning Board consultant. The last to reach a satisfactory agreement with the city were the manafgers of the Silas Johnson and Sarah E. Johnson estates.

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CIRCUS BATTLE IS AVERTED BT CITT ORDINANCE New Law Forbids Licensing of More Than One Show in 15-Day Period. If the residents of Indianapolis want to see more than one circus in any given 15 days, they will have to go somewhere else to see the second one. This was decided by City Council last night when, acting under a suspension of rules, it passed an ordinance forbidding the licet-sing of more than one circus in any 15-day Reriod. Council’s action came as a result of what many believe is a circus war. The Cole Brothers and Clyde Beatty Circus had obtained a permit to play here May 7 and 8 uftder auspices of the uniformed units of Murat Temple. Then, the Hagen-beck-Wallace Circus Cos., with which Mr. Beatty, a noted animal trainer, formerly was associated, attempted to obtain a license to play here May 6. Councilman John A. Shumacher introduced the circuit-limiting ordinance. Chief Mike Morrissey spoke in its behalf, explaining that unusual stress was put on his department by any major exposition and pointing out that a horse show is scheduled for the Coliseum at the Indiana State Fairground May 5. Harry K. Stormont, press representative for the Murat Temple, also appeared in behalf of the ordinance. Fire Destroys Night Club By United Press TIA JUANA, Mexico, April 2. Firemen brought a stubborn fire under control early today after it had threatened to sweep the frame structures of the business section of this border and resort city.