Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 257, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 January 1936 — Page 3

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ROOSEVELTS FIERY SPEECH STIRS CONFLICTING VIEWS OF NATION’S POLITICAL LEADERS

Fletcher Critical, but Other Republicans Find It Commendable. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 4. Bitter differences over political and economic policies and the relationships of big and little men to government and to each other emerged today as a nation expressed its opinion of President Roosevelt’s report on the state of the Union. Republican and Democratic cleavage was evident. But party allegiance did not always determine individual reactions to the Roosevelt address. There were dissenters in both camps. william Lemke <R., N. D.) thought it was “a darned good speech . . brought on by ignorant opposition of Henry P. Fletcher.” Rep. Martin Kennedy <D., N. Y.) said he thought it was a “wishy washy speech without anything constructive in it.” Rep. Kennedy criticised the President for assuming a supercilious attitude” and insisted his speech was for ‘‘public consumption and appealed to the lowest instincts rather than to the lofty ideals which he should require as President. I exoected a masterpiece but listened to claptrap.” Senator Joseph T. Robinson, Senate Democratic leader, said: “The message is confined to a discussion of the ‘state of the union,’ and leaves for future occasions specific suggestions touching legislation. “There is an emphatic declaration for continuing the policy or neutrality respecting present and threatened war between foreign countries. Fletcher Is Indignant ‘‘The President also strongly defends the New Deal and challenges Its opponents in words that ring with confidence and defiance.” Chairman Henry P. Fletcher of the Republican National Committee, said: “Aside from the neutrality feature of the address, the speech was what we expected it to be. It did not ‘give to the Congress information on the state of the Union or recommend to their consideration such measure as he shall judge necessary or expedient.’ “It was a political harangue. It was a challenge to a straw man to submit to a subservient and gagged Congress the favorite socialistic features of the New Deal. The Republican party, however, will submit the New Deal and all its works to the whole people in the coming campaign, and we have no fear of tha verdict.” Senator Rush D. Holt, junior Democrat from West Virginia, said; “Great stuff.” “A great speech,” said Rep. Edward A. Kenney (D., N. J.). Rep. Carl E. Mapes (R., Mich.), saw the speech as “an appeal to class prejudice.” Dramatic, Says McNary Rep John A. Martin <D., Colo.) thought “there wasn’t a weak note in it,” but Rep. John W. Martin Jr. (R., Mass.) saw' it as a “defensive speech” and “an attempt to stem the tide against New Deal policies and a poor one.” Senate Republican Leader Charles L. McNary said: “It was a dramatic speech, but it did not discuss the pressing problems of the day.” Speaker Joseph W. Byrns termed it a “great speech and and just what the country needed.” Senator Robert, Bulkley <D.. O.) said “Fine,” and Senator Dennis Chavez (D., N. M.) exclaimed “Wonderful!” Senator Arthur Capper (R., Kas.) and Senator Robert Carey iR., Wvo.) saw it as a political speech. Senator Gerald P. Nye (R.. N. D.), however, thought it was "A great speech and certainly a challenge to the Republican Party if ever a challenge was laid down to it.” Others Express Approval The speech “just suited” Senator Hugo Black (D., Ala.), and Senator Hattie Caraway (D„ Ark), the only woman Senator, “heartily approved of it.” Senator Robert F. Wagner <D., N. Y.) said “Splendid.” and so did Senator James Byrnes <.D., S. CJ. Senator Bennett Champ Clark <D., Mo.) said “It represents an advance in international relations.” Senator James Couzens tR., Mich.) ♦hought it “A grand speech. I like his statement that he didn't believe iri retreat.” Senator John G. Townsend (R.. Del.) Joined Senator Arthur H. Vandenberg <R„ Mich) in asserting the speech was a “bid for re-elec-tion.” Senator William E. Borah, a possible Republican presidential candidate, didn’t care to comment. Cabinet Members Pleased Post Master General James A. Farley, who also is chairman of the Democratic National Committee, said “it was one of the best speeches the President ever made.” Other Cabinet comment included Secretary of State Cordell Hull, who described the speech as “excellent”; Atty. Gen. Homer s. Cummings, who said it was “great,” and Secretary of the Treasury Henry Morgenthau Jr., who thought it “a magnificent speech.” Secretary of Navy Claude Swanson said “it was a grand speech.” Chairman Pat Harrison of the Senate Finance Committee said “it brought vividly to life what the American people know is true.” Senator Alden Barkley (D. Ky.) said “it breathes the spirit of dominant courage.” Senator James P. Pope (D„ Idaho) commended it as “a fighting speech.” while Senator Edw’ard Costigan <D.. Colo.) saw it as “instructive, courageous, Rooseveltlan.” Byrd Aid to Talk at Fort Wayne B<l I nited Press FORT WAYNE. Ind., Jan. 4.—The Fort Wayne Optimist Club is to have as its guest speaker tonight Dr. Thomas O. Poulter. second in command of the second Byrd Antarctic expedition. Dr. Poulter is to lecture on “The Byrd Expedition in tt: Field.”

Nation’s Press Divided on Merit of Address by President. By United Press Newspapers commented today on President Roosevelt’s ; message to Congress as follows: NEW YORK TIMES (Ind. Dem.) —His defense of his own Administration was, as had been indicated in advance, a challenge to his political enemies and a rallying summons to his supporters. But he gave first place and highest importance in his message to a discussion of war and peace. He uses great plainness of speech, which will not piease those who are active in those forms of “arbitrary government” to which he refers. As it has led to war during the last three months, Mr. Roosevelt undertakes to define exactly the purposes and plans of American neutrality. It is evident that the President hopes to make the role of the United States still more effective along those lines. NEW YORK HERALD TRIBUNE (Ind. Rep.)—His major defense of his program is couched in the language of a William Jennings ! Bryan—we almost said Huey Long —and it holds neither concrete proposals nor definite facts. It was simply a political harangue. BALTIMORE SUN (Ind.)—Of the spirited candor with which the President denounced autocracy's threat to peace, we think the American people will be proud and grateful, and will hope that it may give moral strength and steadiness to those in other lands who face the dangers of war. Os the President's challenge to his foes at home, there must certainly be differences of opinion as to his logic, but very few as to his dashing generalship. ROCHESTER DEMOCRAT AND CHRONICLE A curious and expectant nation—possibly this should include the world—last night heard President Roosevelt range from a statement of peaceful .deals that vigorously expressed the sentiments of the nation to plain political buncomb that struck a hollow keynote for the assembling of Congress. SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE (Ind. Rep.)—Not a message to Congress, but a political harangue, addressed to the voters in behalf of his personal re-election. Not the message of a President, but the stump speech of a candidate, definitely placing himself on the Left, on the platform of war on business. CLEVELAND PLAIN DEALER (Dem.) Mr. Roosevelt utters a pointed warning to the perils which lie in the war-fearful countries abroad, contrasting the peaceful aspects of affairs in the western hemisphere. No less pointed are his references to the triumphs of his recovery program, and to those selfish interests which would sacrifice the victory. INDIANAPOLIS STAR (Rep.)— He was plainly appealing to the nation against what he apparently considers to be a real threat to the New Deal program inaugurated during his administration. The President may be justified in feeling alarm for the continuance of his program, but it does not necessarily follow that the motives of those who disagree with him are questionable. ALBANY KNICKERBOCKER PRESS—President Roosevelt’s address must be deemed more fitting to the politcial stump than to a President’s message. . . . the presidential message was no medium for a challenge to his political enemies to do their worst against his policies. The accusation that the ’entrenched’ interests have tried to ’gang up’ against him would have been becoming to the Hustings, but hardly does it fit into a state paper of our nation. BOSTON HERALD (Rep.)—“Except for the opening passages, which were excellent, on foreign affairs and neutrality, the message was the most partisan and least presidential. the moafc rhetorical and vainglorious and the least informative, the most denunciatory and the least constructive and statesmanlike in the peacetime history of the country.” BOSTON POST (Ind. Dem.)— “ . . . Certain to win wide approval. There was a very strong note of confidence in it. It was the sort of a speech that goes to the heart of the listeners. It will help the President’s cause immensely. And it will be a difficult one for his Republican opponents to answer effectively.’’ LOS ANGELES ILLUSTRATED DAILY NEWS (DEM.)—Here is something for Messrs. Hoover, Fletcher and other Old Guard Dealers to chew on. The Republican leaders in both Houses must remember during the entire session that the people are awaiting an answer to the President's challenge. They do not dare propose to tear down the New Deal structure. They have neither the means nor the courage to put forth a substitute. SOUTHPORT PASTOR TO SEEK SHERIFF’S JOB Clergyman Stresses Need for Better Enforcement in Statement. The Rev. Luther E. Markin, Southport Presbyterian Church pastor, today announced his intention of seeking the office of Marion County sheriff. His announcement stressed the need for raising the level and efficiency of law enforcement. Mr. Markin was graduated from De Pauw University in 1908 and was a post-graduate student at Boston University. He is a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity. 3 Burned to Death in Home ; By t nited Pram BATTLE CREEK, Mich., Jan. 4. —A young couple and their 3-months-old baby burned to death in a fire that destroyed their home here early today. The dead were: Clare R. Culver, 21; his wife. Beulah, 17, •and the baby, Lovista Vivian.

, Doctor Lured to Death by Fake Telephone Call; Mystery Woman Sought Battered Body of Chicago Specialist, Shot Once Through Head, Found in Car 21 Hours Later; Victim Known as Model Husband. By United Pram CHICAGO. Jan. 4.—A mysterious woman was hunted by police today in the murder of Dr. Silber C. Peacock, 40, specialist in children’s diseases and model husband. Dr. Peacock was lured from his home by a telephone call and found brutally beaten and shot once in the head 21 hours later. It was the second tragedy for his wife, Mrs. Ruth Peacock, who returned from the funeral of her father at Quincy, 111., Thursday night.

She was met by her husband, and they went home after dining. They were roused from their sleep by a telephone call asking the doctor to attend a sick child. The voice which called was that of t. woman, the switchboard operator at the apartment hotel said. Last night residents noticed an auto on which the lights had been burning all day. A 16-year-old boy investigated and found the body of Dr. Peacock in the back of his large sedan, crumpled on the floor and his coat thrown over it. Address Is Checked Police learned there was no such person at the address the woman gave when she summoned Dr. Peacock. He had made a notation on a pad by his telephone, “G. Smale, 6438 North Whipple-st.” Edith Cecil, a maid working in the vicinity said she passed the car about 1:30 yesterday morning and heard a man and a woman arguing violently in the front seat. A man who also passed the scene at 2:30 said he saw a couple in the car. But a second man told police that he passed the car at midnight and there was no one in it. Since coroner’s physicians estimated that Dr. Peacock was dead before 1:30 a. m. yesterday, police believe that the killers sat in his car quarreling as his body lay in the back. Put Up Fierce Fight The motive is obscure. Police learned S2O had been taken from Dr. Peacock’s pockets, but his watc’# and jewelry were unmolested. His medicine case had been ransacked, and two bottles were missing, but neither contained narcotics. None of his hypodermic needles was touched. There was evidence that he had put up a furious fight. His hand was caught in the door as the killers shoved his body into the back seat after beating and shooting him. Dr. Peacock served the United States Army Intelligence and British Navy Intelligence during the World War. He graduated from Knox College and Rush Medical School, and had an excellent professional reputation. Police planned to examine his files and question his associates. INFLATION FEATURE OF BONUS BARRED Vinson and Patman Forces Jockey for Positions. (Continued From Page One) A report without extensive hearings is expected. In order to give it precedence over the Patman bill the rules committee must then report out a rule giving it right-of-way. Otherwise, the first bonus action of the session will occur a week from Monday, when the Patman $2,200,000,000 bill automatically comes up for a vote. Leaders in Agreement Mr. Pitman has obtained the required 218 signatures necessary to discharge the Ways and Means Committee from further consideration of his measure, thus automatically bringing it before the House. Democratic leaders have agreed to go ahead with a plan for rushing the bonus through the House regardless of Senate action. Previously leaders had considered prior Senate action in the belief a bill more acceptable to the Administration might be drawn. The method of financing the bonus —estimated by veterans at a cash outlay of sl,ooo,ooo,ooo—remained a pertinent question. If Congress passes the bonus, President Roosevelt, it was understood would insist that it find new revenue for financing it. STATE CANNERS PLAN ANNUAL CONFERENCE Two-Day Meeting Will Be Held at Purdue in February. By United Press LAFAYETTE. Ind., Jan. 4. Problems pertinent to the industry will be discussed at the ninth annual Indiana Canners' conference at Purdue University Feb. 11-12. Discussions of interest to both canners and field men, as well as the particular problems of tomato, sweet com and pea canners, will be included on the two-day program. Addresses are to be made by specialists from producing sections of the state and members of the Purdue University faculty. The annual canners’ banquet and the Sons of the Soil dinner will be among the outstanding entertainment features. Hoodlums Shatter Window Hoodlums early today threw a brick through a large window at the Slick Plumbing Shop, 29 N. East-st, George Slick, 768 N. Riley-av, proprietor, reported to police.

No Justices By United Press WASHINGTON. Jan. 4. The Supreme Court, which soon will pass upon legality of principal New Deal legislation, was not invited to hear President Roosevelt’s defense last night of his Administration. Joseph J. Sinnott, for many years official House doorkeeper, who had charge of issuing invitations. said none was sent to the justices. They have the privilege of the floor at any time, however, he said. During the last 40 years, Mr. Sinnott said, the cour; had been invited about 10 times to the President's message. Only once—when President Wilson delivered his war message—did members of the court attend when not expressly invited.

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EUROPE CHEERS NEUTRAL PLAN (Continued From Page One) opponent of Italy's aspirations. Hence, they summed up, Italy had no alternative, acting quickly and helping herself. As to the neutrality bill, it was even called favorable. Though officials would not comment for publication pending receipt of the text, they made no effort to hide their satisfaction. The bill was about all that optimists had hoped for. It was pointed out that it did not adopt League of Nations policies, and that if Italy were able to buy from the United States even normal quantities of auxiliary war materials which the League might deny her, it might be possible for the East African expeditionary force to carry on. By United Press LONDON, Jan. 4. —Great Britain and Europe saw the United States aligned firmly today with the nations of the world standing against militarism and expansionism. President Roosevent’s comments in his message to Congress on warlike, expansionist countries as opposed to democracies, were seen as directed openly at Germany, Japan and Fascist Italy. They were seen also as forwarding measurably the possibility of an oil embargo against Italy. It was recognized that the United States is determined to make no entangling alliances. See League Strengthened Britons and Europeans also saw psychological encouragement for non-aggressive powers which, though admitting the possibility of peaceful revision of treaties and frontiers, must exercise strong diplomatic influence in strengthening the stand of such big nations as Britain, France and Russia, as well as the weaker nations which face the danger of possible attack. The President’s reference to nations which seek to rectify injustices springing from former wars, nr seeking outlets, was considered to leave the door open for revision of treaties. As for the Italian-Ethiopian crisis, the President’s reference to the American need for well-ordered neutrality was expected to have immediate effect in stimulating League penalties against Italy. London Comment Meager It was admitted that the American neutrality bill offered the possibility not of a complete embargo on such essential commodities as oil but merely of limitation. But that is about all the League ever really hoped for. Despite Italian assertions, many believe that restriction of American oil imports would enable the League quickly to immobilize normal Italian life. It seems increasing plain that the penalties already in effect against Italy are hurting her. As the speech reached London late last night, there was not extensive newspaper comment. The News-Chronicle, organpof the Libefal Party, said: “The President’s lead should notably ease the League’s vital task in pressing forward the oil embargo. President Roosevelt has spoken a resounding word for free people everywhere.” Praised in Paris By United Press PARIS, Jan. 4.—President Roosevelt’s message to Congress made a most favorable impression in French governmental quarters. A spokesman said of it today: “It is a call to reason and calm, addressed to peoples who desire to trouble peace. Such people undergo the moral condemnation of a formidable power.” The speech, the spokesman said, was sure to receive the general approbation of France. Particularly striking to French minds was the President's reference to the small minority of nations that seek to disturb present territorial limits. •Newspapers reacted favorably to the President’s criticisms of dictatorships. 'Not Us,’ Say Nazis By United Press BERLIN. Jan. 4. President Roosevelt didn’t mean Germany when he spoke about autocratic, aggressive nations, government quarters said today. It was considered here that he spoke expressly of Italy and Japan. Sympathy was expressed with American aims, and a parallel was seen between American and German neutrality views in the ItalianEthiopian crisis. League Is Jubilant By United Press GENEVA. Jan. 4.—League of Nations circles were jubilant today over President Roosevelt's message to Congress. They believed that it brought the possibility of an oil embargo against Italy much nearer, giving to Rumania. Russia and other producers the assurance that the United States would not profit at their expense. Haileo in Argentine By United Press BUENOS AIRES. Jan. 4.—Leading Argentine newspapers gave President Roosevelt's message to Congress unusual prominence today, but made no comment. The Herald. English language newspaper, said: “It will rank among the greatest pronouncements made to the American people during their long and splendid history. Almost alone among world figures. President Roosevelt had the courage to portray facts, to say what he thinks and to place world events in true perspective.”

10,000 WILL BE 6IVEN WORK ON ROADMAN Highways in 77 Counties to Be Improved in Spring and Summer. (Continued From Page One) State Road 118. from Berne to the IndianaOhio State line. ALLEN—On State Road 230, from New Haven to the Indiana-Ohio State line; on State Road 2. from U. S. 30 north to the Allen-Whitley county line; on State Road 101, from the Adams-Whiley county line to U. S. 30; on U. S. 30. from junction State Road 2 west five miles. BARTHOLOMEW—On State Road 9. from junction State Road 46 to the Bar-tholomew-Sheiby County line; on State Road 58. from the Jackson-Bartholomew County line to the junction of U. S. 31; on U. S. 31, from Columbus to Edinburg. BENTON —On State Road 352. from the y/arren-Benton Countv line north and east to the Junction of U. S. 41 at Boswell. BLACKFORD —On State Road 303, from the junction of State Road 26.4 miles east of Hartford City north to Montpelier on State Road 26; from the junction of State Road 167 to a point two miles west. BOONE—On State Road 47. from U. S. 52 east to tl\g Boone-Hamilton County line. BROWN—On State Road 135. from Nashville to the Brown-Morgan County line. CARROLL—On State Road 18, from U. CASS—On State ftoad 16. from the White-Cass County line to Royal Center; on State Road 17. from Logansport south to the Cass-Howard County line; on State Road 18. from the Carroll-Cass County line to the Cass-Miami County line; on state Road 218. from the Carroll-Cass County line to the Cass County line. CLARK—On State Road 33. from the Floyd-Clar kCounty line to junction of State Road 60; on State Road 403, from Speed to Charlestown: on State Road 60, from Borden to junction U. S. 31 east. CLAY—On State Road 159. from Coalmont north to State Road 246. DAVIESS—On State Road 57, from the Pike-Daviess County line north to the Daviess-Greene County line. DEKALB—On State Road 327. from U. S. 6 to the Dekalb-Steuben County line; on State Road 8. from U. S. 27 to the Noble-Dekalb County line. DELAWARE—On U. S. 35. from the Henry-Delaware County line to muncie. DUBOIS—On State Road 162, from State Road 64 to Jasper. ELKHART—On State Road 13. from U. S. 20 to the Michigan-Indiana State line; on State Road 19, from U. S. 6 to Elkhart. FAYETTE—On State Road 44. from Connersville east to the Fayette-Union County line. J FLOYD—On State Road 33. from New Albany to the Floyd-Clark County line; on State Road 64. from Georgetown to Edwardsville; on State Road 335. from Greenville to the Floyd-Washington County line. FOUNTAIN—On State Road 55, from Montgonvary-Fountain County line north and west to U. S. 41. FRANKLIN—On U. S. 52. from the Franklin-Dearborn County line to Brookville: on State Road 101. from Brookville north to the Franklin-Union County line. FULTON—On State Road 25. from Rochester south to the Fulton-Miami County line: on U. S. 31. from Rochester south to the Fulton-Miami County. GRANT—On State Road 221.’ from U. S. 35 north to State Road 18; on State Road 15, from 1.0 mile north to 4.0 miles north of Marion: on State Road 9, from the Grant-Marion County line to Marion. GREENE—On State Road 59. from the Grecne-Knox County line north to Linton; on State Road 54, from the SullivanGreene County line to State Road 67: on State Road 45, from Junction of State Road 54 north and east to the GreeneMonroe County line; on State. Road 54, from the Lawrence-Greene County line north and west to the junction State Road 45. HAMILTON—On State Road 38. from State Road 47 to a point 2 miles northwest of Noblesville. HANCOCK—On State Road 234, from State Road 9 east to the Hancock-Henry County line north to Greenfield: on State Road 9 from Hancock-Henry County line north to Greenfield. HENDRICKS—On State Road 267, from the Morgan-Hendricks County line north to Plainfield. HENRY—On U. S. 36. from the MadisonHenry County line east to a point one mile west of Mooreland. HOWARD—On State Road 23. from the Cunton-Howard County line east to U. S. 31; in U. S. 35. from the Howard-Carroli County line east to Kokomo. HUNTINGTON—On State Road .’l4. from State Road 9 to U. S. 24; on State Road 218: from State Road 9 to Warren: on State Road 221. from Hunt'.ngion to Lancaster: on State Road 124, from the Wa-bash-Huntington County line to State Road 5. JACKSON—On U. S 50. from Brownstown to Seymour. JASPER.--pn State Road 49. from the Kankakee River south to State Road 14on State Road 16. from V. S . 152 east to the Jasper-White County line. S t at J e - Road 26 - from Portland east to the Indiana-Ohio State line; on from the junction with St3te Road 26 east t 0 Portland. JEFFERSON—On State Road 7. from Wirt to the Jefferson-Jenniners County line. —Pn ®tate Road 3, from the ri rS 7- n ‘ Jen ?i Inß l £? U 5 ty line t 0 State 3,- on u. S. 50. from the JacksonHISFe 1 y nK Cou C nTsfne I,ne t 0 the JenninES ' 41 K somh7a?t n to t U. e s ßO |o d 55 °' fr ° m U ' S - U ' S ’ 31, from Edinburg to Franklin. a. K ,° S £ IUSK0 ~ on state Hoad 14 from State Ro ad 13 to the Kosciusko-Whitley RnpS ty i Q ] i e; ,?, n State Road 10 - from State Road 19 to Warsaw. State Road 5 ' from the Noble-LaGrange County line to U. S 20; on State Road 3, from U. S. 25 to the Indiana-Michigan State line. n^ K f7k 0n State Road 51, from State M 165l 6 5 ? ( r 0 ®aft Gary to State Road tnT? o St £o. Road ? 5 -^ ror ? u - S. 152 north to U. S. 30 on State Road 55. from Crown Ro’i’rt n S , OU V* t 0 TT State Roa d 2: on State Road 73, from U S. 30 through Griffith t° y.; S. 6: on State Road 141, from Dyer north to U. S 6; on State Road 20. from Gary east to the Lake-Porter County line. LA PORTE—On State Roadt 20. from the Porter-La Porte Countv line, east to the junction of State Roads 212 and 29; on State Road 212, from junction 212 and 29 north to junction 12. ,^ A J V £ ENCE ~° n state Road 250, from Mitchell west to U. S. 50; on State Road 58. from the Martin-Lawrence Countv line east to Silverville; bn U. S. 50. from Bedford to the L”wrence-Jackson County line; on State Ro*ad 37. from Oolitic to the Lawrence-Monroe County line; on State Road 54, from the Gr'eene-Monroe County line to Oolitic. MADISON—On State Road 28. from a point four niles east of Elwood to the Medison-De’aware County line: on State Road 9. fr< m two miles north of Anderson north tc State Road 28. MARION—On State Road 135. from the Johnson-Marion County line to Indianapolis: on State Road 67. from Maywood to Camby. MARSHALL—On State Road 10. from Argos east to the Marshall-Kosciusko County line: on State Road 17. from Plymouth to Culver: on U. S. 31. from Plymouth to the Marshall-Fulton County line. MARTIN—On State Road 58. from State Road 45 east to the Martin-Lawrence County line. MIAMI—On Slate Road 18. from U. S 31 to State Road 21; on State Road 124 from Peru east to the Miami-Wabash County line: on U. S. 31. from Peru south to the Miami-Howard County line. MONROE—On State Road 45. from Greene-Monroe Countv line to Bloomington; on State Road 46. from the OwenMonroe County line to Bloomington. MONTGOMERY—On State Road 55. from the west edge of Wingate northwest to the Montgomery-Fountain County line. MORGAN—On State Road 135. from the Brown-Morgan County line to Morgantown: on State Road 252. from Martinsville to Morgantown: on State Road 267. from Mooresville north to the MorganHendricks County line. NOBLE—On State Road 8, from State Road 3 to the Noble-Dekalb Countv line: on State Road 102. from. State Road 9 to State Road 2. ORANGE —On State Road 337. from Orleans south and east to the Orange-Wash-ington County line. Owen—On State Road 67. from Spencer north to State Road 43. PERRY—On State Road 166. from the Ohio River north to State Road 66. PORTER—On State Road 20. from the Lake-Porter County line east to the Porter-La Porte County line; on State Road 49. from U. S. 12 south to Chesterton: on State Read 49. from Kouts south to the Kankakee River. PULASKI—On U. S. 35. from Winamac north to the Pulasik-Starke County line. RANDOLPH—On State Road 36. from one mile west of Modoc to the Ohio-Indi-ana State line. RIPLEY—On State Road 350. from Pierceville to Milan; on State Road 1. from U. S. 50 to Milan. RUSH—On State Road 3. from the Rush-Decatur County line north to Rushville. SHELBY—On State Road 9. from a point two miles, north of the junction with State Road 29 to the Shelby-Hancock ; County line. SPENCER—O.i .State Road 145, from the Spencer-Perry County line north to Fulda. STEUBEN—On State Road 1. from Hamilton to U. S. 20; on State Road 327, from Delkalb-Steuben County line to the Michigan-Indiana State line. ST. JOSEPH—On State Road 20, from New Carlisle to South Bend; on State

OFFICIAL WEATHER ; ____Cnited States Weather Bureau I Su.irise 7:07 Sunset 4:33 TEMPERATURE —Jan. 4. 1935 7 a. m. 13 1 p. m. 37 —Today—--6 a. m 35 9 a. m 3t 7 a. m 37 10 a. m 33 8 a. m 35 BAROMETER 7 a. m 29.55 Precipitation 24 hrs. ending 7 a. m... .07 Total precipitation since Jan. 1 11 Deficiency since Jan. 1 39 OTHER CITIES AT 7 A. M. Station. Weather. Bar. Temp. Amarillo. Tex Clear 29.98 28 Bismarck. N. D Clear 29 88 —l4 Boston PtCldy 29.86 36 Chicago Rain 29 44 36 Cincinnati Rain 29.60 36 Denver Cloudy 29 64 28 Dodge City, Kas Clear 29.96 24 Helena. Mont Cloudy 29 42 28 Jacksonville, Fla Cloudy 29 94 46 Kansas City, Mo Clear 29 88 20 Little Rock, Ark PtCldy 29 84 38 Los Angeles PtCldy 30.04 54 Miami. Fla Cloudy 30.00 70 Minneapolis Snow 29 66 10 Mobile. Ala Cloudy 29.78 54 New Orleans Cloudy 29.84 60 New York . PtCldy 29.94 36 Okla. Citv. Okla Clear 30.00 30 Omaha. Neb Clear 29.90 8 Pittsburgh Cloudy 29.74 34 Portland. Ore Rain 29.40 50 San Antonio. Tex Clear 30.06 44 San Francisco Rain 30 10 56 St. Louis Cloudy 29.70 30 Tampa. Fla Cloudy 29.96 60 Washington. D. C Cloudy 29 90 36 CONSUMERSTO COMBATPRICES Committee Formed by Civic Clubs to Fight Commodity Rises. A consumers’ committee with one member from each xis the 30 clubs comprising the Federation of Community Civic Clubs is to be formed to combat the rising prices of commodities and utility rates. This action was taken in the form of a resolution adopted at the federation’s monthly meeting last night at the Washington. Prices of pork, potatoes and the recent 1-cent increase in milk prices effective tomorrow, were responsible. Paul C. Wetter, federation president, asserted at the meeting that if such a committee had been in force at the time the State Milk Control Board granted the increase, the action would have been blocked. This was reiterated by Mrs. M. B. Spellman, chairman of the central prices committee. Dissatisfaction Expressed Dissatisfaction with present gas and coke rates was expressed after an address by D. J. Angus, local engineer and director of the Citizens’ Gas and Coke Utility, who asserted that the utility was attempting to operate without political interference. Members of the central prices committee, which is to work in conjunction with the federation's consumers’ group, are: Mrs. Spellman, Mrs. M. F. Mathis, Mrs. Joseph P. Rolles, Mrs. Adele Schaller, Mrs. Harmon A. Campbell, Clarence Livingston, John F. White and Mrs. William H. Hart, president of the Marion County Housewives’ League, who introduced the resolution for forming of the consumers’ group. BARRETT HAS MATE IN HOSPITAL BLOCK Richard Mac Neil, 111, Joins G-Man’s Killer. George W. Barrett, awaiting execution on the gallows March 24 for the murder of Nelson B. Klein, Federal agent, today has a cellmate in the hospital section of the county jail. The newcomer is Richard MacNeil. 38, who with’ four other men is facing a charge of possessing stolen government property, as a result of theft of firearms from a national guard armory at Wichita Falls, Tex. Mac Neil is suffering from stomach ulcers. Federal authorities said Mac Neil’s removal to the hospital section was prompted not only by his condition, but to provide guards to prevent recurrence of a suicide attempt made New Year’s eve. PROGRAM ARRANGED FOR Y. M. C. A. PARLEY Connersville Civic and Church Groups Co-Operate. Times Special CONNERSVILLE, Ind., Jan. 4. Civic organizations are co-operating with officials here in arranging for the annual state Y. M. C. A. convention Jan. 23. Sessions are to be held at the First M. E. and Central Christian churches. Feature of the program will be the annual dinner at which state and national association leaders are to speak. More than 30 citizens today were named to committees. Chairmen include L. C. Hanby, Raymond Crawford, Sam Scott, Mrs. C. O. Sams, E. I. Higgs, R. J. Wilker, Henry T. Silver and the Rev. William Melton. Road 223, from State Road 2 south to State Road 23; on State Road 4. from State Road 23 to State Road 331; on State Road 331, from Mishawaka to the St. Joseph-Marshall County line. SULLIVAN—On State Road 154. from the Wabash River east to U. S. 41. TIPPECANOE—On State Road 25. from the Montgomery-Tippecanoe County line north to State Road 28. TIPTON—On State Road 28, from the Clinton-Tipton County line to the Tip-ton-Madiscm County line. UNION—On State Road 44. from the Fayette-Union County line east to Liberty. VANDERBURG—On U. S. 41. from State Road 62 north to the Vanderburg-Gibson County line. VERMILLION—On State Road 163. from the Indiana-Illinois State line to Clinton. VIGO —On State Road 246. from U. S. 41 east to State Road 159 at Lewis. WABASH—On State Road 15, from the Grant-Wabash County line to Wabash. WARREN—On State Road 352, from the Indiana-Illinois State line north and east to the Warren-Benton County line. WARRICK—On State Road 63, from State Road 66 north to Boonville. WASHINGTON—On State Road 337. from Livonia west to the WashingtonI Orange County line: on State Road 335. from the Washington-Flovd County line to Pekin; on State Road 56, from State Road 56. from Salem to the WashingtonScott County line. WAYNE—On U. S. 35. from State Road 38 to the Wayne-Randolph County line. WELLS—On State Road 3, from the Blackford-Wells County line to State Road 118 on State Road 118. from State Road 3 to Reiffsburg: on State Road 124. from the Huntington-Wells County line to the Wells-Adams County line: on State Road 303, from U. S. 224 to Zanesville. WHITE—On State Road 16. from the Jasper-White County line east to the White-Cass County line. WHITLEY—On State Road SOS, from Columbia City to Churubusco: on State Road 9. from Columbia City to the Whitley-Noble County line.

‘ADVANCE, DON’T RETREAT,’ F.D.R. CRIES; G.O.P. SNEERS ‘ONLY A STUMP SPEECH’ Challenging Speech to Congress Splits Nation Into Voluble and Partisan Camps; Defies Big Business.

(Continued From One) Officials of these organizations were not available for comment. In the section of his speech dealing with domestic affairs. Mr. Roosevelt dared his enemies to choose and state publicly their stand on the issue of maintaining the New Deal or abandoning it. He recommended to Congress “that we advance: That we do not retreat.' The nub of his statement on world affairs was a recommendation for further neutrality legislation. He said that on the basis of “existing law” no new taxes were advisable or necessary at this session. The choice of language in this passage was interpreted as a warning to Congress that any spending projects beyond Administration plans would require an additional levy. World Peace Jeopardized Mr. Roosevelt reported: 1. World peace is jeopardized abroad. 2. Land and air disarmament, has failed. 3. Outlook for continued naval armaments reduction is dark. 4. The United States has made substantial material progress out of depression. 5. “Our resplendent economic autocracy” seeks through political puppets to control newly invoked Federal powers and with them shackle the people's liberties. 6. Employment and the national income are definitely up. 7. Reduced relief appropriations are anticipated. 8. “We can approach a balance of the national budget.” The World Should Follow 9. The United States and the other American republics should cooperate for peace. 10. Congress has the right and can find means to protect its laws and its own prerogatives until the Supreme Court ultimately passes on disputed New Deal policies. Autocracy Is Assailed Mr. Roosevelt bitterly denounced autocracy abroad and the desire for its power at home. He said that under the sway of foreign autocracies the international situation has become possessed of “many of the elements that lead to the tragedy of war.” If the era of mad scrambles for colonial empire is to descend again upon the world, the President added, the program of “the Americas” is obvious. 1. Observe a well-ordered neutrality. 2. Provide adequate self-defense. 3. By example and encouragement persuade other nations to return to peace and goodwill. The President congratulated the new world upon the absence of strife and aggression and exclaimed: “The rest of the world—ah! there's the rub.” Heard Round the World A clamor of praise and protest arose in capitol corridors and lobbies as Mr. Roosevelt sped to the White House after his extraordinary appearance in the crowded chamber of the House. Washington’s smartest society of diplomacy, officialdom and permanent residents watched the President under the glare-lights; heard his resonant voice open the 1936 contest for occupancy of the White House for the ensuing four years. From coast to coast and around the world his u’ords were broadcast. It was estimated that there were 75.000.000 potential listeners in the United States. Scene Brilliant One Cabinet and Cabinet ladies were there. Mrs. Roosevelt and others of the family looked down from choice gallery seats. Democrats whooped and applauded their approval as Mr. Roosevelt spoke. Republicans tapped palms lightly or not at all. The political storm broke in lobbies and corridors as the crowds dispersed. Division of opinion was largely partisan. Republicans snapped their verdict that Mr. Roosevelt played “cheap politics” in seeking an evening radio audience. Democrats chortled their cheers. Cabinet members said: “Great,” “Magnificent,” “Excellent.” “Splendid,” said Speaker Joseph W. Byrns. “It was a challenge to the enemies of popular government.” “It was a pure political speech,” contended House Republican Leader Bertrand H. Snell. “I am sorry I wasted my time today in opposing hism appearance.” Senator Hiram W. Johnson, veteran Progressive Republican of California, said: “Bully!” “A fighting speech,” said Chairman John J. O’Connor of the House Rules Committee. “Just like Sparticus gave to the gladiators. Let ’em come on.” “It was an appeal to class prejudice,” said Rep. Carl E. Mapes (R., Mich.). “A pure stump speech.” “A damned good speech.” proclaimed bustling Rep. Maury Maverick (D., Tex.). “It had lots of fight and threw the hooks into the American Liberty League. That's all he has to do to win.” • A Republican cheer came from Senator Gerald P. Nye (R., N. D.). “It was a great speech and certainly a challenge to the Republican Party

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if ever a challenge was laid down to it.” Tammany Democrat Critical Rep. Martin J. Kennedy, a Tammany Democrat of New York, was more sharply critical than were opposition party spokesmen. He said: “I think it was a wishy washy speech without anything constructive in it. It sounded to me like a speech written by the Brain Trust to mislead Congress. The whole speech was for public consumption and appealed to the lowest instinct rather than the lofty ideals. I expected a masterpiece but I listened to claptrap.” Fletcher Is Caustic Chairman Henry P. Fletcher of the Republican National Committee said: “The speech was a political harangue. The Republican party will submit the New Deal and all its works to the whole people in the coming campaign, and we have no fear of the verdict.” Those bits, typical of the comment and conversation in Capitol corridors as the elect ticket holders scuffed away from the first big political occasion of the New Year, are being repeated and elaborated today into argument and discussion. • From coast to coast the speech echoed and from sea to sea the dispute will flame. The 1936 presidential and congressional campaign has begun. NEUTRALITY ACCORD NEAR IR CONGRESS Opposition Is Melted by F. D. R.’s Plea. (Continued From Page One) Senators who believed some changes must be made. “There are a number of provisions giving the President wide discretion which we believe should be tightened,” the so-called congressional neutrality bloc declared in a statement issued over the signatures of Senators Gerald P. Nye (R., N. D.), Bennett Champ Clark <D, Mo.), and Rep. Maury Maverick <D., Tex.) Want Start Automatic “We will insist that the arms embargo apply automatically on the outbreak of war—and not at any time ‘during the duration of war’ as in the Administration bill. We will also insist that American shipping be kept out of danger zones. “We are glad to find that the Administration does not ask Congress to give the President the power to discriminate between belligerents in applying arms embargoes or other penalties. We welcome the acceptance by the Administration of the principle that all embargoes shall be applied impartially to all belligerents. “We also welcome the fact that the Administration bill contemplates measures to prevent the development of abnormal trade in other war materials.” 4 CAGE PLAYERS HURT Bloomington Netters, Car Driver Injured in Crash. By United Press CLOVERDALE. Ind.. Jan. 4 —Five persons, including four members of the Blomington High School basketball team, were injured on State Road 43, near here, last night when an automobile in which they were riding was sideswiped by another machine. Clarence C. Lee. 42, manager of the Bloomington team and crlver of the automobile, was most seriously injured. Breaks Wrist in Fall Russell Lentz, 38, of 436 N. Warman-av, slipped and fell on the ice on the sidewalk in front of his home early today and broke his right wrist.

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