Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 190, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 October 1935 — Page 3

OCT. 18,1935_

BRITAIN LEADS PARIS TOWARD SEA BLOCKADE Roosevelt Asks U. S. Support of Peace Plank; Arms Probe Opens. I( nntinued From Page One) narrow Rod Sea, and thus it—the heart of the whole East African campaign and the chief war base—could be cut off with comparative Even if Italy reached Eritrea its ships would have t,o go all around to the coast of Africa. Southern Front Unimportant Italian Somaliland might be kept open, though that is not likely. Even if it were the southern front is regarded as relatively unimportant. On the political side it was learned today that Joaquim De Vasconcellos of Portugal, chairman of the League Penalties Committee, intends tomorrow to communicate to th° United States, Japan, Germany, Brazil and presumably Iceland, non-members of the League, measures taken so far and measures proposed to be taken against Italy. It was understood that Vasconceilos intended to word his communication so that it would almost necessitate a reply. In order to forestall negative answers, which might seriously imperil the success of proposed penalties, it is believed that a leading League nation interested in actively upholding the League covenant has informally mentioned the communiciation to the nations mentioned, and confidence is expressed that any replies will not embarrass the League. Britain Is Adamant Hu I nit'll Hr,** PARIS, Oct. 18.—Great Britain, confidently awaiting a pledge from France early next week that she will co-operate with the British fleet in the Mediterranean, today firmly maintained her attitude of not making the slightest concession to Italy unless Italy halts her war in Africa. Premier Pierre Laval of France, although finally willing, .to back Britain, nevertheless continued his efforts to keep the way op'm for peaceful negotiations. Td that end, he tentatively suggested that Britain remove a few big warships if Italy removes “excess" soldiers from Libya, adjoining Egypt. Britain, it w'as learned officially, refused to do so, contending that Libya is “not concerned” in the controversy. The British position amounts to an ultimatum to Italy that the only gesture which would cause reduction of Britain’s Mediterranean fleet would the Italian withdrawal from Ethiopia. Arms Probe Opened Hu I nitrd Hrrss NEW YORK, Oct. 18.—Federal authorities took steps today to put teeth into arms embargo orders by instituting a grand jury investigation of the parts played by the Cur-tiss-Wright Airplane interests, Colt’s Firearms Mfg. Cos., American Armaments Cos. and other individuals and companies in supplying arrr~ to belligerei s in the Gran Chaco war of Bolivia and Paraguay. Martin Conboy, former United States attorney in Southern New York, was named special assistant attorney general to prosecute the inquiry. His commission from the Department of Justice said he w T as to act against persons and corporations who violated provisions of President Roosevelt’s arms embargo order of 1034 with "legal proceedings, civil or criminal.” U. S. Stays Firm Hit United Pirns WASHINGTON, Oct. 18.—State Department officials teday grew impatient with repeated reports from European capitals that League powers have approached, or are expected shortly to approach, this government concerning its attitude toward applying a general embargo against Italy. Officials here have staled repeatedly that this government has no legal authority for application of such an embargo. They have Intimated that this position has been communicated clearly and unmistakably to the leading League powers. This government has gone about as far as it can go, legally and constitutionally, to co-operate with the League under President Roosevelt’s admonition of nearly two weeks ago to all American citizens warning them that any trade attempted with cither Italy or Ethiopia must be conducted at the trader's own risk. Secretary Cordell Hull repeatedly has said he does not inticipate any formal request from the League powers for application of a general embargo against Italy. He has intimated that the European governments would commit a tactical error if they make a formal request of this government because of the unfavorable moral effect which an outr.ght refusal might have. Mr. Hull and 1 is staff profess to see no alternative to such a refusal. •Yes’ Answer Expected (Copyright, 1935. by United Press) LONDON, Oct. 18—Close cooperation between France and England in efforts to bring the ItaloEthiopian war to a speedy end were forecast today in well-informed circles. A joint Anglo-French effort to restore peace in East Africa, it was believed, will be based upon rapid imposition upon Italy of all sanctions applicable under League of Nations authority. The program for halting Mussolini's conquest of Ethiopia will be decided upon in the next 24 hours, it was predicted. There was a strong feeling here that France’s reply to London's request for a plain “yes” or “no" answer on French assistance in the Mediterranean in the event of an attack on the British fleet wall be affirmative. Otherwise, it is pointed out, the whole structure of the League would be threatened, an eventuality both France and England are doing their utmost to avoid. Soviet Ratifies Embargo Bu t nitrit Press LONDON. Oct. 18.—Soviet Russia today notified the League of Nations that it has ratified the arms embargo and financial penalties voted against Italy.

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Back to Books The time will come when parents will be registered for school along w'ith their children, predicted Dr. Mandel Sherman, University of Chicago, in a talk before a section of the teachers convention yesterday in the Scverin. In discussing “The Psychologist and the School Program,” Dr. Mandel stressed the development of adult, functions even in the primary grades. “For example, pupils should be taught to accept failure in some of their efforts as a normal, adult happening. Otherwise, how will they know how to meet it w'hen they are released from their protected home and school life?” Dr. Mandel asked. “The idea of letting a rhild express his own personality in terms of reflection and meditation on his problems has no basis because growth is due entirely to guidance,” said Dr. Mandel.

FOUNTAINTOWN CHURCH TO HOLD HOME-COMING Anniversary of M. E. Building to Be Celebrated. It’l Tim '* Sjirrir/l FOUNTAINTOWN, Ind.. Oct. 17. The Fountaintown M. E. Church will celebrate the first anniversary of its new building with a home-coming for members and friends Sunday. Dr. L. T. Freeland, Preachers’ Aid Society secretary of the Indiana M. E Conference, is to head a group of visiting churchmen and deliver the principal sermon. Other speakers will include the Rev. John W. McFall, Shelbyville, formerly pastor here. TEACHERS HEAR TALK ON CHILD EDUCATION Honor System Hit in Address to Kindergarten Section of Parley. Children shoutd learn to act with and for others and be taught to think and judge for themselves, Dr. Burton Fowler told teachers in the kindergarten and primary section meeting of the Indiana State Teachers’ Association yesterday at the Murat. Dr. Fowler of the Tower Hill School, Wilmington, Del., decried the motivation of grading and honor systems, and pointed out that co-operation is a higher motive than competition in education. ART APPRECIATION IS STRESSED AT PARLEY Teachers Hear Columbus Man at • Herron Institute. The need of ’’getting our city fathers playing around with art” as a move toward civic appreciation was emphasized by Karl S. Bolander, president of the National Art Hobby Guild, Columbus, 0., before the Indiana State Teachers’ Association yesterday. In addressing the art education group at John Herron Institute, he said efforts should be made to reach the politicians because they control the purse strings. UNDERWRITERS CALLED FOES OF DEPRESSION Life Agents Helped Many Through Hard Times, City Group Told. Life insurance agents of America have done more to help people through the depression than any other group. James W. Jay told the Indianapolis Association of Life Underwriters yesterday at the Y M C. A. “The agents have aided America by preaching thrift for 40 years.” Mr. Jay said. He is district agent of the John Hancock Mutual Life Cos., Ft. Wayne.

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‘GO-TO-CHURCH’ DRIVE IS TO START TONIGHT Campaign Will Continue Through November in 35 Districts. Initial meetings of a “go-to-church” campaign, sponsored by the Christian Laymen’s League and the Indianapolis Church Federation, are to be held tonight in the First Reformed and the Calvary United Brethcrn Churches. The campaign is to continue through November, with meetings

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EMPLOYE IS SLUGGED BY IRATE CUSTOMER Auto Parts Firm Worker Hit With Iron Bar During Altercation. A customer with no feeling for peaceful arbitration struck Wilbur Mealis, 38, operator of an auto parts firm at 1725 W. Washington-st, on i the head with an iron bar early today during an argument. Mr. Mealis suffered a scalp wound. The customer fled.

LABOB CHIEFS TO TAKE CIVIL WARJO FIELD Lewis Marshals Forces Following His Defeat at Convention. BY HERBERT LITTLE Timfs Special Writer ATLANTIC CITY. N. J.. Oct. 18Labor’s civil war at the A. F. of L. convention is a conflict of personalities as well as an open break on principle. Two groups of leaders are marshaling their forces to carry the fight into the field, following the defeat of the newcomers, John L. Lewis’ industrial unionists, by Arthur O. Wharton's old-line craft unions. Lewis’ tactics will be to use the men and money of the United Mine Workers inside and outside of the Federation to recruit "big unions” in steel, ore, copper and perhaps rubber and automobiles. Wharton Dominated Defenders In the caucuses, debates and politicking here. President Wharton of the Machinists’ Union dominated the defenders of the present system, just as Lewis took the leading part in fanning the flames of revolt. William Green, A. F. of L. president, presided and was the bulwark of the defenders in beating down guerrilla attacks from the floor. When tne firing got hot the elder statesmen called on their wheelhorses, John P. Frey of the metal trades and Matthew' Woll. Bear Brunt of Battle Woll and Frey, as chairman and secretary of the resolutions committee, took the brunt of the floor battles. Woll. dapper, smooth, blackhaired. also took on defense of any combated issue. Back of them stood Wharton, reputedly part Cherokee. He, more than any one o f his group, accepted Lewis’ gage of war in the spirit of the fighter. Lewis’ captains are another breed of cats—dark, serious, curly-haired Sidney Hillman of the Amalgamated Clothings Workers; David Dubinsky, chief of the Ladies’ Garment Workers. and lean, forceful Charles P. How'ard of the printers. Lewis Doubles Strength Lewis and his lieutenant, Philip Murray of the miners, led in the floor attack. They have doubled their strength of last year, but have only 11.000 of the convention's 29,000. Attend Press Session A delegation of seven Technical High School pupils, all Tech Cannon staff members, are representing the paper at the Indiana High School Press Association convention at Franklin College today. Accompanying the delegates are Miss Ella Sangenberger, faculty sponsor, and Werner Monninger, business manager.

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TWO CHANGES ARE PROPOSED BY TEACHERS State Group Is Urged to Dissolve. Reorganize as Corporation. * (Continued From Page One! nomination of two persons for each office. The motion was tabled after a short argument. Miss Maehling. president-elect, is past state president, of the State Federation of Public School Teachers and a member of the associations constitutional revision committee. Mr. Zimmerman is a junior high school teacher. Resolutions favoring American neutrality, child labor legislation, temperance teaching in schools, and approval of the state administration’s public school legislation were adopted. Museum Curator lo Speak Dr. Wilfred H. Osgood. Field Museum curator. Chicago, spoke on “Ethiopians and Their Stronghold” at 2 in the Murat. Dr. Jesse Adams, University of Kentucky is to speak there also. The tabernacle program tonight ending the convention includes addresses by Dr. Fred B Smith, New' York City, on “America, Yesterday. Today and Tomorrow,” and Dr. Preston Bradley, People's Church, Chicago, on “Romance of Life.” Ligonier Man Named Bit L'nitrtf Prefix FT. WAYNE. Ind.. Oct. 18. —Owen R. Bangs, Ligonier school superintendent. was elected president, of the Northeastern Indiana Teachers Association at the annual two-day convention which opened here yesterday. He succeeds J. H Chappell, Ft. Wayne. Miss Mary E. Hallowell. Aetna Township High School principal, Whitley County, was elected vies j president, and Frank E Day. Wells ; County superintendent, w r as rsI elected secretary-treasurer.