Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 262, Indianapolis, Marion County, 10 January 1936 — Page 1

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VETERANS BONUS PASSED BY HOUSE

STATE PROBES FATAL BLAST IN PENDLETON

Chief Inspector From Fire Marshal’s Office Pays Visit to Scene. 4 KILLED, 13 ARE HURT Explosion and Fire Wreck Town Hall; Transient Believed Identified. BY ROBERT BAKER Time* Staff Writer PENDLETON, lnd„ Jan. 10.—From the wreckage of Pendleton’s Town Hall that yielded four dead, state officials today sought facts of the sewer gas explosion that last night blew up the building and enveloped It in flames. Thirteen, one an Indianapolis engineer conferring with the town council In the building at the time of the explosion, were injured, four still being in critical conditions, most of the others serious. They are in St. Joseph's Hospital, Anderson. Chief Inspector Joseph Scherer of the marshal’s office spent the morning here surveying the wreckage and questioning witnesses. Meanwhile one of two transients killed by the explosion was partially identified. State police were asked to communicate with a Campbell family in Maysville, Ky. It is believed the man’s name was Campbell. The dead: Frank Wapienik, 24, East Chicago, bus driver at the State Reformatory. Irvin Taylor, 55, Pendleton, factory worker. Campbell, Maysville, Ky. An unidentified transient. The injured: Frank Silvers, 37, town board president and assistant fire chief, burns about the feet and legs, cuts and shock. Howard Walker, 45, town clerktreasurer, severe shock, lacerations; condition not serious. Raymond Cory, 28, town electrician, severe burns on both hands and wrists, second degree burns to the face, scalp lacerations; condition serious. Garland Brookbank, 38. town marshal, second degree burns on the hands, face and neck, scalp lacerations. Guy H. Kelsey, Roosevelt Hotel, Indianapolis, electrical engineer, severe scalp lacerations, shock; he was released this morning. Frank (Turk) Eakes. 30, PWA worker, compound fracture of the left leg, second degree burns about the face and hands; condition serious. Everett Brattain, farmer, severe shock, first degree burns on the left leg, both hands badly burned; condition critical, may not live. William Longtoft, 60, town board president, punctured lung, four fractured ribs; condition critical, may not live. Arlie Hensley, 28, town board (Turn to Page Three) TOWNSEND READYTo START THIRD PARTY Pension Plan Organization to Launch D.ive In California. By United Pres:i SAN FRANCISCO. Jan. 10.—Dr. Francis E Townsend, originator of the old-age revolving pension plan, today set in motion the formation of a third party in California. Similar organizations may be formed in other states, especially If the leaders of the major parties refuse to include the Townsend plan in their presidential platforms. Dr. Townsend placed Sheridan Downey, a seasoned political campaigner, in charge of the “Townsend Party” in California. Downey was defeated for lieutenant governor o the Epic-Democratic ticket in 1934. MEMBER OF RICHMOND COUNCIL HUNTED HERE Leonard Mow Is Reported Missing Since Tuesday. Search for Leonard Mow, Republican city councilman of Richmond. continues today after Mark Kohnning of Terre Haute, former resident of Richmond, reported he saw the missing man in an Indianapolis store Tuesday. Mr. Mow has been missing from his home since Tuesday. Wednesday Mrs. Mow reecived an envelope containing a parking ticket from an Indianapolis garage for her husband’s car, according to police. Times Index Amusements 18 Births, Deaths 24 Books 15 Bridge Vj Broun 15 Comics 27 Dietz 15 Editorial 16 Financial 26 Merry-Go-Round 15 Mrs. Roosevelt 12 Pegler 15 Radio 4 Serial Story 13 Sports 22-23 State Deaths 24 Want Ads 24-25 Woman’s Pages . 12-13

The Indianapolis Times FORECAST • Cloudy with rain or snow tonight and Saturday; somewhat warmer tdnight with lowest temperature about freezing.

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FAVORITES WIN CAGEJIPENERS Decatur Central, Ben Davis and Beech Grove Advance in Net Tourney. (Other basketball on Pages 22-23.) Decatur Central, Ben Davis and Beech Grove were safely into the second round of the Marion County basketball tourney this afternoon, ready for their next engagements at the National Guard Armory tonight. Decatur Central moved into the second round with ease. The Central cagers worked under “wraps” against Lawrence, winning 42 to 17. Ben Davis, however, was forced to unleash all its power to down New Bethel in an exciting battle, 37 to 31. Beech Grove swept aside Oaklandon 37 to 13, in the lact game of the morning session.

PARLEY CITY CHOICE CREATES PROBLEM Democratic Heads Reshape Campaign Plans. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.—Democratic political leaders reshaped campaign plans today to conform with the national committee’s unexpected decision to hold next June's nominating convention in the East instead of the farm belt. Philadelphia won the convention auction with a certified check bid of $200,000 plus SISOO in cash prizes to delegates and the offer of frei use of the municipal auditorium. The Democrats meet June 23. The Republican national convention will meet in Cleveland, June 9. Farm belt New Dealers who had expected to profit locally by having the convention excitement close to home-town voters must look now to some other political stimulant, if any is needed. Decision to renominate President Roosevelt and Vice President Garner on the Atlantic Seaboard, instead of on the prairies, upset plans of Chairman James A. Farley to put on the quadrennial Democratic political carnival in the farm country. Selection of a Democratic convention city ended seven days of fast political action centered in the capital. Yesterday’s national -committee meeting ended the New Deal drive momentarily and as Democrats consolidate the gains of an active week the opposition is maneuvering to attack. GOLD ACT IS EXTENDED President Signs Proclamation to Continue Law One Year. By United Press • WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.—President Roosevelt today signed a proclamation extending the gold reserve act for another year. The act controls operation of the stabilization fund now administered by the Treasury.

Cold-Hearted Employes at the Grand Union Tea Cos., 520 S. New Jersey-st, were a bit chilly this morning because a burglar opened the drafts in the boiler and let the fire burn out. Nobody knows why the burglar did this unless he was angry at finding the safe empty after painstakingly prying it open. That was a horse oh him because the safe was cracked a few months ago and never had been repaired.

A sewe- gas blast and fire last night reduced to the shambles shown above the Town Hall at Pendleton, Ind., and killed four and injured 13.

AAA Substitute Offered by Wallace at Parley Secretary Tells Farmers He Favors Subsidy Based on S'.’’ '‘observation; Roosevelt Backs Idea. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jin. 10.—The Administration opened its drive to meet the farm proven created by the AAA decision today when President Roosevelt and Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace emphasized the possibility of production control through a soil conservation program.

Mr. Roosevelt, speaking in the manner of a classroom lecturer, told a press conference that his agricultural program means controlled production rather than any form of export subsidies such as have been suggested. For 20 minutes, he laid emphasis on the Administration’s desire for legislation carying out the general idea of retaining soil fertility and keeping farm prices stable. Not once did he mention the Supreme Court decision. Meanwhile, Secretary Wallace talked in stern terms to a hundred farm leaders who sped here from all parts of the country. He too, put special emphasis on soil conservation, which some experts have cited as a method of salvaging AAA production control within the Supreme court’s ruling. Settle Named Chairman Mr. Wallace bitterly critized “obstructionists” and called upon the entire nation to aid in meeting the farm problem which, he said, threatens a return to uncontrolled production and huge surpluses unless solved at once. In the capital, attention also turned to the farm issue when the House farm bloc decided to fight for early action on the inflationary Frazier-Lemke farm mortgage refinancing bill and on substitute AAA legislation. The farmers, who took no part in the discussion, named William Settle, manager of the Indianapolis office of the Farmers National Grain Corporation, as temporary chairman. Warns of Emergency A hint of future plans came as Mr. Wallace warned the farmers that they faced an emergency equal to that of 1933. At the same time, he urged that any program they might agree on would take into consideration “full protection to consumers” and “long time conservation of our soil.” “We want our consumers abundantly taken care of, but we do not want to plow an unduly high percentage of soil which washes and blows away and give the product of that soil away for practically nothing merely to satisfy certain special interests which profit by volume.” In connection with these suggestions, Agriculture Department experts who have studied the Supreme Court’s decision invalidating the AAA noted that no restriction was placed on flat appropriations nor was there any ruling on the validity of flat processing taxes. newTeal skids again IN CLOSING DIGEST POLL 300,000 Persons Hike Proportion of Disapproving Ballots. By United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—More than 300,000 votes tabulated in the last week cf the Literary Digest poll of sentiment toward New Deal policies increased the proportion of disapproving ballots, the magazine reported today. In answer to the question, “Do you approve the acts and policies of the Roosevelt ‘New Deal’ to date?" 643,514 persons have answered and yes and 1.044,948 no. The proportion of votes against the New Deal was 61.89 per cent; for the New Deal, 38.11 per cent. A week ago 46.72 per cent said they approved Roosevelt policies. Division by states showed 12 for, 36 against

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POLICE BEAT WOMEN PICKETS DOBING RIOT Clubs Are Wielded at Mount Vernon. By United Press MOUNT VERNON, Ind., Jan. 10.— Heads were cracked with riot clubs today when city police dispersed women strikers and male sympathizers attempting to prevent workers from entering the Garment Corporation of America plant. Two were arrested and at least a dozen more were expected from ranks of the strikers andY sympathizers. Three hundred workers ran through the picket lines and the plant operated on schedule. " It was the second outbreak of violence in the four-month strike at the factory. Work was suspended for one day, Nov. 14, when strikers tore clothing from women workers.

ITALIAN REFUGEES FLEE TO GERMANY Nearly 2000 Are Reported Encamped in Bavaria. By United Press MUNICH, Bavaria, Jan. 10.— Despite official denials that Italian refugees from the South Tyrol are being encamped in Bavaria, the United Press correspondent spoke to several such refugees today. Best estimates were that about 2000 Italians have sought refuge in Germany since the beginning of the Ethiopian war. The emigrants said there is strong anti-Italian sentiment in the South Tyrol. (The area was given to Italy from Austria-Hungary by the Treaty of St. Germain.) Italian police patrols in the Puster Kal, they said, are forced to march four strong because two and three-men patrols are repeatedly shot at. Emigrants asserted that military authorities are obliged to drag forcibly from their homes young Tyrolese who otherwise refuse to join the army. They also alleged that in September in Franzensfeste nine South Tyrolese were executed for refusing to submit to conscription. MOTOR VEHICLE HEADS WILL MEET IN MARCH Fourteen State Administrators to Convene for Discussions. Annual meeting of the Midwest section, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, is to be held March 27 and 28 at the Indianapolis Athletic Club. Administrators from 14 states, including Indiana, form the section. Reciprocity agreements between states relating to regulation of trucks and busses, and motor vehicle fees are to be discussed. Section president is Louis Maroney, Michigan motor vehicle administrator. Film Actor Marries By United Press HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 10—Robert Armstrong, film actor, and Gladys' Louise de Bois were married today in Yutui.. Ariz. they disclosed aftdfe returning to Hollywood.

MORGAN GENIES USE OFTEVER’ Asserts Firm Didn’t Jockey Foreign Exchange to Lift Loan Ban. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.—The Senate Munitions Committee today sought to learn from portly, 68-year-old J. P. Morgan whether chief responsibilities for lifting of an American embargo on loans to the allies should be placed on his firm or the Wilson Administration. Mr. Morgan denied vigorously that J. P. Morgan & Cos. had manipulated foreign exchange rates in 1915 as a “lever” to force the government to lift the ban. He sat glumly silent, however, when committee members placed in the record a memorandum from Secretary of State Robert Lansing to President Woodrow Wilson. The document was intended to support a committee contention that the war-time Administration placed greater weight on maintenance of an American war-boom in exports than on continuing a policy of neutrality. Mr. Morgan’s partners, George Whitney and Thomas W. Lamont, wrangled with Senator Clark over charges that the bankers “brought pressure to bear upon the President” to alter the neutrality policy. The Morgan firm was shown to have withdrawn from the Exchange in August, 1915. When the pound sterling slumped, the “seriousness” of the situation was called to the attention of then Secretary of Treasury William G. McAdoo. He and Mr. Lansing advised President Wilson that the ban on extension of credits abroad should be lifted. TWO ADDITIONAL NAMES ARE DRAWN FOR JURY Criminal Judge Orders Another Venire of 25 Persons. Names of two additional persons were drawn today in Criminal Court for grand jury service. They are Mrs. Faye D. Fisher, R. R. 17, Box 92-B, and Miss Delia Tarpey, 116 E. 25th-st. Two other names were drawn previously, and one more is required. As the drawing today exhausted a venire of 25, Clyde C. Karrer, Criminal judge pro tern., ordered another venire of 25. NEW TRIAL IS ASKED * FOR DEAN AND MASON Motion Taken Under Advisement by Special Judge Remy. Special Criminal Judge William H. Remy today took under advisement motions for new trials in the cases of William Mason and Edward (Foggy) Dean, serving life terms in the Indiana State Prison. They were convicted of inflicting physical injury in the commisison of an armed robbery as the result of the slaying three years ago of Police Sergeant Lester Jones. UPHOLDS NEW DEAL ACT Federal Judge Rules 1935 Farm Moratorium Act Valid. By United Press LOUISVILLE, Ky., Jan. 10.—Federal Judge El wood Hamilton, in his fourth opinion on New Deal legislation, today held the 1935 amendment to the farm moratorium act constitutional.

Reactionary By United Press BEDFORD, Ind., Jan. 10.— O. N. Inman, farmer living two miles east of Bedford, reported today his Chester white sow has celebrated death of the AAA by bearing a litter of 21 pigs. Mr. Inman, who is a Republican, thinks the sow is, too.

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UNITED FRONT APPROVED . RY VOTE OF 355 TO 59; SENATE 0. K. EXPECTED

Payment Has Been Fought by Every President Since Harding. SEE FIGHT NEARING END Leaders Claim Enough Votes to Override New Veto. American Legion headquarters here today issued the following statement: “Os course, the American Legion is delighted that the House has passed the bill. It was not unexpected. Everything indicated that the country was overwhelmingly in favor of paying this debt. There is every hope that the Senate will take similar action and the bill will become a law during the present Congress.” By Unitea Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.— Seventeen years of congressional skirmishing over the issue of a soldier bonus was believed nearing an end today following House passage of the “united front” veterans’ bill. Every President since Warren G. Harding has fought efforts by bonus advocates to obtain speedy cash payment of the adjusted service compensation certificates. Each time the issue has been presented for a vote the margin has come closer to victory for the veterans. While President Roosevelt has not indicated any change in his attitude since last year when he vetoed the Patman bonus bill, congressional leaders believe enough votes have been marshalled behind the united front measure to insura passage this time, even over a veto. The bonus issue in tabloid: 1919—Congress votes S6O discharge bonus to all veterans. 1922—80th houses pass bonus bill; President Harding vetoes; House overrides veto 5-1, Senate sustains 3-2. 1924—Payment of certificates in 1945 passed over President Coolidge’s veto, 4-1 in House, 2 to 1 in Senate. 1931 Congress authorizes loans up to 50 per cent of face value of certificates over President Hoover’s veto; vote 4-k in House, 4% to 1 in Senate. 1932 — Patman inflationary bonus bill passed by House 5-4, defeated by Senate 3%-l. 1933 — Senate defeats bonus amendment to AAA bill 2-1, no House vote. 1934 House passes Patman bill, 3-1, Senate defeats 5-3 in face of veto threat by President Roosevelt. 1935 — House overrides Roosevelt veto of Patman bill, 322-98, Senate sustains by nine-vote margin. To avoid a threatened filibuster at the end of the last congressional session, agreement was reached for a quick bonus vote at the winter session. This agreement brought she united front bill, from which inflationary issues of the Patman measure have bpen removed, up for a House vote just a week after convening of Congress. Similarly rapid Senate action has been conceded.

LINDBERGH 'CLEW' GIVEN POLICE HEBE Baby Still Alive, Indiana Woman Asserts. Indianapolis police today detained for questioning a 31-year-old woman who told them that she can identify the Lindbergh baby kidnapers and that they are not associated with Bruno Richard Hauptmann. She gave her name as Miss Maude Hunnicutt and gave an address near North Verqon, Ind. She said that two men from Cincinnati committed the crime and that -the baby is still alive. The body of the baby found and identified as that of the Lindbergh child, she said, actually was the body of a crippled child taken East from Cincinnati. She said one of the Cincinnati men is her brother-in-law. CHICAGO BUILDER SHOT Contractor Wounded Mysteriously Near Brother’s Estate. By United Press MUENRY, m., Jan. 10.—Otto H. Brandenburg, 4s, wealthy Chicago contractor, was mysteriously shot and wounded today on the Pistakee Bay estate of his brother, Walter H. Brandenburg, nea” here. Wounded four times by bullet wounds near the heart, he was given only a slight chance to recover.

How It Works By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.— The mechanics of the veterans’ united front bonus bill are perhaps the simplest of any similar measure ever before Congress. Here is how it works 1. A veteran surrenders his certificates to the administrator of veterans’ affairs for payment immediately. 2. Payment would be made at full face value less deductions for loans against them. All paid and unpaid interest on loans is cancelled. 3. If a veteran does not to surrender his certificates immediately, he would receive 3 per cent annually as interest beginning April 6, 1937, until Jan. 1, 1945. 4. If the veteran dies after making application, payment would be made to his beneficiary . St tt St The bill involves a $3,500,000,000 financial transaction. 1. About $1,500,000,000 is already in the veterans adjusted certificate fund, which is authorized to be used. 2. The treasury would issue a 10-year 3 per cent bond issue in exchange for $500,000,000 in certificates held by thte United States government insurance fund against loans. 3. About $1,000,000,000 in new cash outlay is required to make immediate payments. 4. About $500,000,000 more would be required to pay off those who do not cash their certificates between April 6, 1937, and Jan. 1, 1945. The bill does not specify how the new cash shall be raised. It is merely an authorization to make immediate bonus payment. The method would be determined later.

ISSUES SNOW GRIN ON STOCH MARKET Turnover Fairly Active; Oil Shares Lead. By United Press NEW YORK, Jan. 10.—The stock market climbed fractions to 2 points today in fairly active turnover. Oil shares led, numerous new 1935-36 highs being established. Continental at 37%, up 1%; Standard Oil of New Jersey at 54%, up 1%, were among new peaks, while the entire petroleum group advanced. Bethlehem Steel was an individual gainer, jumping 2 points to a new 1935-36 high at 54%, bringing strength into other steel shares. United States Steel was 1% higher at 50. Republican Steel was % higher at 20%. Mining shares were strong and railroads improved under lead of Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe, which was 1% higher at 69. Utilities were quiet. HEART ATTACK KILLS BEP. WESLEY LLOYD Western Congressman Dies at Capital Shortly After 6 Today. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 10. Rep. Wesley Lloyd (D„ Wash.), died at his home here of a heart attack shortly after 6 today. He was 53. His sister, Margaret Mabel Lloyd and his daughter, Mary Jane, were with him. Cuban Town Is in Flames By United Press MATANZAS, Cuba, Jan. 10.—The town of Marti of 17.000 inhabitants, east of Cardenas, was in flames today. Several blocks were burning and one already was destroyed.

Mystery Statehouse employes were mystified today by orders to fill out new personnel questionnaires similar to ones originally given to Pleas E. Greenlee, when he was patronage secretary to Gov. McNutt. Earl Crawford, Mr. Greenlee’s successor, after a conference with Statehouse department heads said he found no personnel records when he took office. According to Statehouse employes, two hand-trucks were required to carry away Mr. Greenlee's v personal correspondence following his dismissal or retirement—he says one, the Governor says the other. t Mr. Greenlee, a leading candidate for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, could not be reached today to help solve the mystery, if any.

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Entire Hoosier Delegation Lines Up for Soldiers’ Payment Act. ROOSEVELT IS SILENT Bill Sponsored oy Legion, V. of F. W. and by Disabled Veterans. By United Press WASHINGTON, Jan. 10.— Overwhelming support swept th*e $3,500,000,000 united front cash bonus bill to House passage today, just one week after convening of the second session of the Seventy-fourth Congress. The House approved the bill by a vote announced as 355 to 59. It was one of the largest pro-bonus totals ever rolled "up in the chamber. All Indiana congressmen voted for bonus payment. It was the first pro-bonus vote cast by Reps. Boehne and Pettengill. The former had previously announced that he would vote for payment if it was not connected with monetary inflation. Rep. Pettingill was undecided until the roll call. He was on the floor but did not vote on the first call. When names of those not recorded were recalled, Rep. Pettingill voted “aye.” The measure now goes to the Senate, where bonus leaders are racing with neutrality advocates in an effort to bring the issue to a vote before the end of next week. Vote Is Not Vetoed If President Roosevelt vetoes th® bill, repassage over the veto is expected by bonus adherents. The final vote came after supporters of the bill, which is intended to settle finally the bonus issue after 17 years of congressional strife, beat down efforts of tall, silver-hatred Rep. Allen T. Treadway (R„ Mass.) to provide payment of the bonus from unexpended or unallocated emergencyrelief appropriations. Republicans and Democrats united as the Vinson-Patman-McCormack bill was shoved along to passage. It was untouched and unchanged by amendments. 3,463,000 Veterans Affected The bill carries an authorization for full and immediate cash payment of veterans’ certificates. It does not specify how the money shall be raised to pay them. Proponents say the bill will require only $1,000,000,000 in additional cash outlay. Inflationary forces took up th® battle immediately to force payment through issuance of new currency against huge gold reserves now in the Treasury. Rep. Wright Patman (D., Tex.), one of the sponsors of the united front bill, is leading the currency expansion battle. The united front bill affects approximately 3,463,000 World War veterans. They hold certificates with a total face value of about $3,500,000,000, or about SIOOO a man. Supporters claim that the tremendous cash flow would pour into every state, increasing purchasing power and stimulating economic recovery. Other Measures Vetoed In urging approval of the measure, the House Ways and Means Committee pointed out that 189,000 ex-veterans have died since the World War and that 500,000 probably will have died by 1545, and that “they will never receive their bonus unless Congress acts now.” Scores of bonus bills have been introduced in Congress, since the close of the war. More than 100 were introduced during the Sixty-eighth Congress convening March 4, 1919. Bonus bills in the past have been vetoed by or failed in Congress during Administrations of Presidents Harding, Coolidge and Hoover. Passage in the Seftate is conceded, but President Roosevelt, who, like Presidents Harding, Coolidge and Hooves, before him, vetoed the cash payment proposal last session, remained silent as to his attitude. None of his leaders in Congress would presume to speak for him. Senate Passage Conceded House leaders predicted there were sufficient votes to override a presidential veto if necessary. In the Senate, where the fight is closer, high leaders sought anew bill more likely of presidential signature. _ Senate Majority Leader Joseph T. Robinson (D., Ark.) and Senator Pat Harrison (D., Miss.), chairman of the Finance Committee, were reported to have conferred secretly about anew bill. The bonus measure passed by the House today was the fourth approved by that body since the fa(Turn to Page Three)