Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 306, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 March 1936 — Page 3

MARCH 2, 1936

INFLUENCE OF CUTTIN6 FELT IN NEW MEXICO

Shadow of Dead Senator Confuses Politics of State. BY THOMAS L. STOKES Time. Special Writer SANTA FE, N. M., March 2.—The shadow of Senator Bronson Cutting, who was killed last May in an airplane accident, still hangs over New Mexico to confuse the political setup in this large but sparsely peopled state which ha ruled by a combination of social-economic liberalism and old-time boss ism. Many years ago the late Senator, a we.-if.hy young patrician from New York and Harvard, came to New Mexico in sei rch of health, bought a newspaper, became active in poltiics and rose to the top of the heap by a dogged fight on the Old Guard Republican machine. The Old Guard fought him to the end. He built up a personal, progressive machine that drew from both political parties. A factor in his success was his skill in winning the favor of a large segment of the Spanish-American element, which makes up about half of the state’s 425,000 residents. Squable Over Control * What so often has happened after the death of a strong political leader has happened here, in that a squabble is going on between Cutting and anti-Cutting Republicans for control of the party's affairs in the state. Also as so often happens he left behind no outstanding political heir. Some of his former lieutenants now are attacking principles for which he stood, proving that their progressivism was of the expedient variety. Efforts are under way to unite the factions into a solid front to challenge Democratic control of the state. A gesture along this line is the word from Albert G. Simms, Republican National Committeeman and former Congressman, that he would step down from his post in favor of the younger Cyrus McCormick of the Chicago McCormicks, a cousin of Mrs. Simms, the former Ruth Hanna McCormick.

Cutting Group May Shift Whether President Roosevelt wins the state's three electoral votes in November depends somewhat on how many of the Cutting followers drift over to the Democratic camp. Senator Cutting bolted his party in 1932 for Mr. Roosevelt, delivered a radio address that was credited with weaning many Republicans from Herbert Hoover, and generally supported New Deal policies. Put he bucked the President on reduction of war veterans’ compensation in the Economy Act, a feud developed between the two, and Jim Farley tried to beat the Senator in 1934. Republicans are hopeful that they can get together, although recognizing the difficulties, and are cheerful about swinging the state against the President in November. Largely they are stressing the huge spending program and the administrative defects in New Deal agencies. Governor Is Confident Confidence that Mr. Roosevelt will carry the state oozes from Gov. Clyde Tingley, a rotund, effervescent, Pickwickian sort of Democrat, who pushed his spectacles up on his forehead as he made his positive forecast: “You can write it down, he said, “that New Mexico will be in the Roosevelt column. I've been pretty well over the state in the last few weeks. “When I make a speech to Roose-velt-Garner Clubs—and I make lots of speeches—l tell them that when Republican speakers come to tow'n they ought to go over and listen, and if they’ve got a better deal than the New Deal, then they ought to join them.’’ Tingley is "Ain’t Governor” Gov. Tingley is frequently called the “ain't Governor.” When opposition newspapers called attention during his campaign to his use of that common colloquialism, he retaliated by organizing ‘Aint Clubs,” and seemed to prove that more people use the w-ord than do not. He has served a two-year term and will seek re-election in November. As Mayor of Alberquerque he sponsored many civic improvements. As Governor he has carried his social welfare and education expansion program to the state. Like many other state officials out th#* way he does not like professional social and relief workers who are sent into the state from Washington and elsewhere. Politics already is beginning to boil in this state, as two Senators, a Congressman, Governor and state officials are to be elected. Both Senators Dennis Chavez and Carl A. Hatch, Democrats, are up for reelection, the former for Senator Cutting's unexpired term. Campaign Likely to Be Noisy The campaign promises to be noisy and perhaps dirty, and more money probably will be spent per capita than in Pennsylvania or New York. An aftermath of the election of Senator Cutting in 1934, which Mr. Chavez contested as fraudulent, is found in a statement filed in court here by the Cutting estate revealing “loans” by the late Senator of around $200,000 to a long list of persons, including many of his political henchmen. Mr. Chavez dropped his contest when Senator Cutting was killed and Gov. Tingley named him to the vacancy. The only Republican who definitely has indicated he will seek one of the Senate seats is Judge M. A. Otero of Santa Fe, former state auditor and attorney general, who probably will run against Senator Chavez. Democrats Have Troubles Democrats have factional troubles of their own. Gov. Tingley is at odds with the state's only Congressman, Rep. John J. Dempsey, while there is also an anti-Chavez faction. The Governor and Chavez are harmonious, the former having gone down the line for the Senator in the Cutting-Cha-vez contest two years ago. The only aspirant for the Republican Presidential nomination who has made a bid for New Mexico's delegation is Gov. Landon of Kansas. His lieutenents recently were in the state contacting Republican leaders.

Indianapolis Artists Take Prizes at Annual Herron Institute Show

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Above—“ Fallen Tree,” by Constance Forsyth of Indianapolis, first mention in water colors; lower—“ldeal Head,” by David Rubins of Indianapolis, first mention in sculpture. (Continued Prom Page One) she likes to surround herself, this picture is the sort of thing Charles Lamb might have done had he been a painter. Mr. King of Richmond, Ind., like Elia of No. 4 Inner Temple Lane, London, has a genius for living indoors and a delightful way of recording the experience. The Holcomb prize of SIOO went to William (Bill) Peed, a student of the Herron Art School, for his, “The Other Side of the Tracks.” Mr. Peed has a great deal to say about the unrecognized beauties of life, commonly known as the American Scene, and manages to say it in muted, closely-related colors. Like Mr. King, he knows how to make colors function emotionally. This added to a nice sense of structure, designates his contribution, one of great promise. The American Scene, certainly, has a place in national art if it has the sincerity of Mr. Peed's picture. Fulwider Among Winners Edwin Fulwider, also a Herron student, was awarded First Mention for his “Fish Cleaners.” It is a compact, competent, colorful design with some delightful bits of landscape tucked away in the composition. These charming details were the undoing of Mr. Fulwider’s picture for us, for they kept intruding upon our attention to the detriment of the composition as a whole. We couldn’t see the forest because of the trees. “Clouds and Marshlands” by Lenna Adams Turner, now of Lansing, Mich., was awarded Second Mention. The only “pure” landscape to receive mention, it is curiously enough, also the only picture that can trace a relationship in subject matter and handling to Indiana traditions, however remote it may be. Third Mention went to “C. W. A.” by Robert Craig of Indianapolis. It is an interesting “record,” but what we are looking for is a Hoosier with a social conscience good enough to adapt the symbol of our time to his art. It hasn’t been done yet. Wheeler’s Exhibit Missed Among the oils that didn’t come in for awards but which we priie highly are a sensitive, seriouslystudied nude by Hilah Wheeler and a charming landscape by Constance Coleman Richardson which, to our way of thinking, is an emotional experience in and for itself. Clifton Wheeler, dean of Indiana artists since William Forsyth’s death, did not exhibit this year. It must not happen again. For some reason, the water colors at these shows are nearly always good. This year, the ladies stole the show. Fact is, this year, the ladies are painting the way men ought to paint. Constance Forsyth carried off First Mention with her “Fallen Tree.” a capital piece of work. She makes it perfectly plain that she knows how to make her water colors behave. “Afternoon Freight” by George Yater and “Flower and Yellow Pitcher” by Jesse B. Mayer were runners-up. It was a close race. David Rubins, instructor of sculpture at the Herron Art School, captured first mention with his "Ideal Head.” It reveals a beauty beneath the exterior, not of the soul merely, but of quality. This

Landon, Borah Stand Out for Nomination by G. O. P. BY LYLE WILSON WA<?TTTwr"rr>v ~ United Pr “* Staff Correspondent amnm-r Ma *! cn -—Two Western Republicans are standouts qn , „ epubllcan presidential candidates as the party enters the vital " • P lc ' c °f ne n“°n period during which nominating convention delegates are to be chosen.

Gov. Alf M Landon of Kansas and Senator William E. Borah of Idaho ere leading candidates for Republican favor. Tests of popular sentiment have repeatedly shown preference for that pair. The first of 14 presidential primaries is to be March 10 in New Hampshire, birthplace of ,a third candidate, Frank Knox of Chicago. New Hampshire is scheduled to send to the Republican national convention an uninstructed delegation. Senator Borah has been among the most active in seeking pledged delegates. He announced last night after a conference with William Zeigler Jr, president of the Borahf or -President committee in New York state, that delegates would be nominated in at least 12 congressional districts of that state. Undecided on Two Primaries He said he had not decided whether he would enter the New Jersey and California primaries. He announced several weeks ago formal

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shows, perhaps, the distance we have traveled since Rodin. His dictum was that nature, wherever found, without selection, was good enough for the purposes of the artist—a point of view which eventually forced him into a false idealism. Martha Front's “Virginia, Edna, Geroldin” took second mention. The fact that we liked her “Portrait of Blanche Stillson” ever so much better, probably shows what we know about art. That leaves the handicrafts mention which went to Austin Davidson (Bob’s brother) for one of the most remarkable performances we ever hope to see. It is a huge model of a river show boat—the “S. S. Sherley”—done with a staggering patience. We don’t know whether it’s art, but it’s worth going miles to see. We want to leave a last line for Wilbur Peat—like the music critic does for the piano accompanist. Mr. Peat’s hanging of the show is competent and adequate.

LOBBY COMMITTEE SUFFERS SETBACK Restrainer Handicaps Efforts of Investigators. By United Press WASHINGTON, March 2.—The Senate Lobby committee suffered a legal setback today as it resumed hearings into activities of utilities companies opposing the WheelerRayburn Holding Company Act. Developments included: A temporary injunction issued in District of Columbia Supreme Court restraining the Western Union Telegraph Cos. from turning over to the committee any messages sent by the Chicago law firm of Winston, Strawn Cos. The committee had sought all messages of all persons and firms opposing the measure. Refusal by S. B. Severson, vice president of a Buffalo subsidiary of Cities Service Cos., to answer a question as to whether he had “forged” the signatures to telegrams opposing the Holding Company Act.

entry into the Ohio and Illinois. In the latter he will meet Knox. He is contesting, although in less formal fashion, for delegates in Wisconsin, South Dakota and West Virginia. Gov. Landon is making a frontporch campaign with occasional side trips. Political observers generally deem Landon to be well-advised in foregoing primary’ contests, at least in Ohio and Illinois. Victory in either stat? would be reassuring but not vital to his plans. A defeat in a major contest might end his chance to be nominated. Other presidential primaries are Wisconsin and New York, April 7; Illinois, April 14; Pennsylvania and Massachusetts, April 28; Maryland, May 4; California and South Dakota, May 5; Ohio .and West Virginia, May 12; Oregon, May 15, and New Jersey, May 19. The Republicans are to convene in Cleveland, 0., June 9.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES

PHONE COMPANY LOSESINCOURT Right of State to Set Depreciation Rate Is Upheld. By United Press WASHINGTON, March 2.—The Supreme Court today approved the Hawes-Cooper Act, designed to permit states to bar prison made goods, in a bast case involving an Ohio state law. By United Press WASHINGTON, March 2. Clearing the way for further constitutional tests of New Deal legislation, the Supreme Court handed down a series of opinions today, including an important ruling on utility rate regulations. The opinion was presented in an attack by the Northwestern Bell Telephone Cos., upon the right of the Nebraska State Railway Commission to set a 3V2 per cent depreciation rate on its property. This right is important in that the depreciation allowance is a vital factor in determining the rate which the utility is allowed to charge for its service. The telephone company contended that the Federal Communications Commission had supplanted the state commission in this connection. The court, however, denied the contention. In the Reconstruction Finance Corp. the court upheld reduction of fees to trustees and the referee in reorganization of the Allied Owners’ Corp. of Brooklyn, as requested by the government. CITY LIGHT CONTRACT RENEWAL IS EXPECTED Works Board Indicates Extension for Another 90 Days. The Works Board today indicated it would extend the contract of the Indianapolis Power and Light Cos. for municipal lighting for a 90day period, beginning yesterday. City Engineer Henry B. Steeg said he understood the Public Service Commission would provide the board with its appraisal of the light company within 60 days. Negotiations for anew contract with the company would be held up pending study of the appraisal, the board indicated. The last extension of time on the contract ended yesterday.

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AMERICAN CAN PROPOSES NEW BUILDING HERE $150,000 Structure Near Its Present Factory Is Considered. The possibility of the construction of a $150,000 factory building by the American Can Cos. on S. East-st and the Belt Railroad was disclosed today at the Works Board meeting. T. D. Stevenson, company attorney, petitioned the board for permission to construct a light bridge over S. East-st, connecting the present building with the proposed structure. The attorney said that additional business made necessary expansion of the company’s facilities, and that if permission to construct the bridge was not granted, the firm would be forced to move its location. The new building would be located directly across S. East-st from the present building and would cost approximately $150,000. The board indicated it favored the petition anc * Mr. Stevenson to draw up a formal proposal. A public hearing on the petition is to be arranged, the board said. DEATH THREATS CAUSE MRS. LIGGETT TO FLEE Widow of Crusading Editor Goes to New York. By United Press MINNEAPOLIS, March 2. Mrs. Edith Liggett fled across the Middle West to New York today seeking refuge from death threats which she said followed the assassination of her husband. “I am leaving Minneapolis because I fear for my life and for my children,” she said. Mrs. Liggett left Minneapolis in the same car from which her husband, Walter Liggett, anti-crime crusading editor, was stepping when machine guns shot him down, Dec. 9. With her were her two children who have been on an isolated farm during the trial of Isadore (Kid Cann) Blumenfeld was acquitted of charges of slaying Liggett. CLUB LEADER IS DEAD Mrs. Fern Wood, Vanderburg County Federation President, Dies. Times Special EVANSVILLE, Ind., March 2. Mrs. Fern Wood, Vanderburg County Federation of Women’s Clubs president, died at her home here early today. A past district president of the Indiana Federation of Clubs, she was widely known as a leader in club and church activities. Caledonian Auxiliary to Meet The Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Caledonian Club is to meet Wednesday afternoon at 2 in the home of Mrs. Alex Spink, 4850 Winthrop-av. OFFICIAL WEATHER United States Weather Bureau Sunrise 6:17 | Sunset 5:38 TEMPERATURE —March 2, 1935 7 a. m '46 1 p. 62 Today—6a. m 39 10 a. in 45 7 a. m 40 11 a. m 47 Ba. m 40 12 (Noon) 49 9 a. m 43 1 p. m 48 BAROMETER 12, Midnight...29.B2 1 p. m 29.77 Precipitation 24 hrs. ending at 7 a. m. .01 Total precipitation since Jan. 1 4.54 Deficiency since Jan. 1 1.40 OTHER CITIES AT 7 A. M. Station. Weather. Bar. Temp. Amarillo. Tex Clear 30.14 38 Bismarck, N. D Clear 29.84 24 Boston Clear 30.34 18 Chicago Cloudy 29.76 36 Cincinnati Rain 29.82 40 Denver Clear 30.12 34 Dodge City, Kas Clear 30.16 28 Helena. Mont Cloudy 30.10 46 Jacksonville, Fla Clear 30.14 56 Kansas City, Mo Clear 30.02 34 Little Rock, Ark Rain 29.98 52 Los Angeles Clear 29.86 72 Miami, Fla Clear 30.08 64 Minneapolis Cloudy 29.88 28 Mobile. Ala Clear 30.08 50 New Orleans Clear 30.06 56 New York PtCldy 30.28 26 Okla. City. Okla Clear 30.10 40 Omaha, Neb Clear 30.00 34 Pittsburgh Cloudy 29.96 26 Portland. Ore Rain 30.30 46 San Antonio, Tex Rain 29.92 60 San Francisco Clerr 29.98 64 St. Louis Clea.r 29.92 38 Tampa. Fls Clear 30.12 • 54 Washington. D. C PtCldy 30.24 26

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Two men the world believed dead in the Japanese revolt still are alive and holding high places of authority, after the secret of thenr escape had been closely guarded for several days. Premier Keisuke Okada, shown right as he put on his shoes preparatory to a visit to the imperial palace, is alive because of the heroic sacrifice of his brother-in-law, who faced the rebel firing squad in the premier’s garden, as Okada was smuggled from the house. Grand Chamberlain Soroku Suzuki, above, escaped death by a lucky chance, after being wounded, and is well on his way to recovery, Tokyo dispatches say.

Pension Legislation May Affect 58,000 in Indiana

(Continued From Page One) trarily selected to serve as illustrations. An average pehsion of $7.35 was paid in Indiana in 1935. With advent of Federal aid in April, the state and counties would not be called on for additional expenditures if a sls average pension were paid. But the average is likely to be much higher. Taking sls as an average, the 35,000 pensioners (70 or over), now on the rolls or eligible, would cost the state and counties approximately $3,150,000. The state is to pay 30 per cent of this total, the counties 20 per cent. The amount would be doubled by the contribution of the Federal government. State-County Cost Set at $5,000,000 Using the same average, the added state-county cost for an additional 23,000 made eligible on the 65-69-year basis would be more than $2,000,000, bringing the total statecounty cost for the 58,000 to between $5,000,000 And $5,250,000. . Advancing the 65-69-year payment data from 1938 to 1937 would cost the state and counties an additional $1,750,000, it is estimated, if the average pension amounted to S2O. Another $5 jump in the average pension payment to $25 would shoot the total up another $1,750,000. The average, however, is not expected to exceed $25 a month and may not reach that amount. In only three counties—Bartholomew, Lawrence and Tippecanoe—is the average pension less than the average township relief costs as of December, 1935. Indiana Ranks High Indiana ranks high among the 25 states with pension laws in the proportion of pension eligibles aided in 1934, the last year for which figures are available. The Indiana proportion was 17.5 per cent. Montana was high with 27.1 per cent and Maryland was low with .5 per cent. The average pension paid in Marion' County in December, 1935, was $8.71. The county minimum was $5 and the maximum, sls. The average township relief cost for that period was $4.71. Gov. McNutt unequivocally has stated his position on liberalizing the Indiana pension program to permit payment to persons 65 and

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upward before the beginning of the fiscal year in 1933. Intends to Keep Balanced Budget “I do not intend to leave office with an unbalanced budget,” he has said. He is insistent that sources of revenue, other than withdrawals from Indiana's healthy bank balance must be found, if the state assumes the additional burden of paying pensions to some 23,000 persons a year sooner than July 1, 1938, as recommended by the joint legislative committee. However, determined groups in the House and Senate have served notice they will battle for the 65year basis until, as one representative put it, “hell freezes over.” The Governor may not be able to stop the Assembly from yielding to popular demand for a liberalized pension policy. If the Assembly does decide on a 65-year payment basis to start next year, the Governor has said he will insist on revision of the gross income tax law to bear the extra financial burden that would be assumed. This revision would not mean increased taxes to the individual taxpayer or to retail merchants now paying the 1 per cent levy, it is emphasized. Non-Profit Group Would Be Hit It would, however, bring under the law many so-called non-profit organizations which operate in competition to taxpaying businesses and more important, increase the taxes of many large wholesale corporations now paying one-fourth of 1 per cent. This increase for the wholesalers would be accomplished by a redefinition of some of their business transactions, it is said, to bring these sales under the 1 per cent levy. It is this feature of the proposed income tax revision that makes legislators tremble. “Legislation like that is so full of political dynamite that it would be suicide to bring it up in an election year like this,” one member of the Assembly, who has served several terms in both houses, declared. Next; Oid-age benefits for employes.

FARM PROGRAM GETS ‘GO’ SIGN

5000 AAA Employes Begin Work on Putting Plan. Into Effect. By United Press WASHINGTON, March 2—The White House flashed the “Go” signal to the Department of Agriculture today on the New Deal’s $500,000,000 soil conservation-farm relief program, successor to the AAA. Eight weeks to the day from the Supreme Court’s invalidation of the AAA, President Roosevelt's signature enacted the soil conservation and domestic allotment act to carry on essential features of crop control. The goal of the new law, Mr. Roosevelt said, is parity of farm income. He said the New Deal has “not abandoned and will not abandon” the principle of equality for agriculture. Four Conferences Planned More than 5000 employes of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration, who have been marking time since Jan. 6, sprang into action under urgent orders of Administrator Chester C. Davis for speed in placing the new program into effect. Mr. Davis planned, as the first move, a series of four conferences with agricultural leaders in Memphis, Chicago, New York and Silt Lake City within the next 10 days to formulate plans to take 30,000,003 acres out of commercial production this year and place them in legumes and other soil conserving crops. 3 KILLED IN CALUMET E. Chicago Man Dies in Collisicn; Two Hammond Citizens Run Down. By United Press HAMMOND, Ind., March 2 Traffic accidents claimed three lives in the Calumet district yesterday. Ray Knight, 30, East Chicago, was killed when his automobile collided with a truck. K. Krebas, 55, Gary, and George K;rzak, 46, Hammond, were struck aud killed by automobiles.

HIGH JAPANESE ARMY OFFICER ENDS HIS LIFE

Maj. Amano Dies Because His Subordinate Led Bloody Revolt. By United Press TOKYO. March 2.—The list of “honorable suicides” growing out of last week's army revolt was increased today when the army announced Maj. Takesuke Amano had killed himself. Amano took his life ebcause h was superior officer to Teruzo Ando, who led the revolt and who also committed suicide. It was believed several other suicides had occurred, but the number was not announced. Surviving officers of the approximately 20 involved in the revolt were in prison awaiting trial. The city had returned to normal today, while national leaders sought anew cabinet. Martial Law in Effect Martial law still obtained pending formation of a permanent cabinet. Theaters and motion picture houses were not permitted to show newsreels of the revolt. Banks, stores and saloons reopened. The Rice Exchange reopened, with prices slightly higher. The Stock Exchange remained closed only until business conducted before last Wednesday, when the revolt started, was cleared up. There were several informal meetings of cabinet leaders and a meeting of the Privy Council at the imperial palace. There was every indication that a “strong” cabinet would be formed, headed by a man who would be satisfactory to the army. But the man most frequently mentioned as finance minister, to succeed Korekiyo Takahashi, slain by the rebels, was Figo Fukai, president of the Bank of Japan. His policies are the same as those of Takahashi, which led in great part to the revolt—opposition to big army and navy appropriations. Two More ‘Come Alive* In addition to the two men who “came alive” after it was announced rebels killed them—Premier Okada and Admiral Soroku Suzuki—two other men who had been on the assassination list came to Tokyo today to join in conferences. They were Prince Saionji, last of the elder statesmen, the Emperor's closest adviser, and Count Mobukai Makino, former Lord Keeper of the Privy Seal. Both escaped the assassins. Mentioned as possible prime ministers when Okada resigns were Kiichiro Hiranuma, vice president of the Privy Council; Gen. Misao Kawi. member of the Privy Council; Gen. Sado Araki, former war minister, usually identified with the militarist group; Gen. Jinzaburo Mazaki, member of the supremo war council, regarded as one of the extreme nationalist leaders, and Gen. Osseo Ugaki, governor general of Korea and enemy of the extremists. ALLEGED BANDIT GANG MEMBER IS CHARGED Earl Woods, Arrested Saturday, AcU mits 21 Robberies, Police Say. Earl Woods, 21, an alleged member of the Lipscomb gang, was slated today on charges of auto banditry and robbery, and detectives claimed they had the solution to 21 holdups. Woods was arrested Saturday at the home of his father near Settle, Ky., by Detective Sergts. William Kurrasch and Ralph Bader. He was returned to Indianapolis and confessed, according to police, to 21 robberies. Frank Faulk, William Reed and Wade Stiles, other alleged members of this gang, were implicated in the confession, police said. Howard Lipscomb, who police claim was the leader of the mob, was shot anefi killed Feb. 19 by Sergt. Edwin Kruse in a chase following two grocery store robberies.

PANAMA IS VICTOR IN CANAL TOLL DISPUTE U. S. Signs New Treaty Readjusting Payments to Old Level. By United Press WASHINGTON, March 2.—Thi United States today acceded tr Panama’s protest over devaluatior of the American dollar by signing anew treaty which will continui annuity payments to the centra American republic at approximate!; the same level as prior to the de valuation move. The payment is made annuall;! as an annuity in return for thl ceding to the United States of th| Canal Zone. Anew general treaty with Pana ma carried clauses settling the dis pute which arose after Presiden ' Roosevelt ordered devaluation c the dollar. STATE TO OPEN BIDS ON ROADS TOMORROV Proposals Involve $1,402,000 in 1 Counties. With more moderate weather i prospect, the State Highway Com mission immediately will speed u its 1936 program, taking bids tomoi row on improvement of 60.7 miles c state roads and feeder roads in 1 counties. The projects have an estimate cost of $1,402,000. The counties i which the work is to be done ai Johnson, Vanderburgh, Clark, Alle St. Joseph, Warren, Elkhart, Wf bash. Boone, Huntington, Wells ar Harrison. COAL PRODUCTION GAIN* Indiana Mined 4 Per Cent of Ni tion's Fuel During One Week. Indiana produced more than 4 p cent of the nation's supply of t tuminous coal during the week em ing, Feb. 15, the United Stat Bureau of Mines reported today. Indiana mined 440,000 tons whi the national tonnage was 10,474,0( During the corresponding peri* last year, Indiana produced 410,0 tons of coal. Meridian W. C. T. U. to Meet The Meridian W. C. T. U. is hold an institute all day Wednr day in the Third Christian Chun Mrs. Fred C. Schmitz is to presi*

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