Indianapolis Times, Volume 47, Number 309, Indianapolis, Marion County, 5 March 1936 — Page 9

MARCH 5, 1936

TALMADGE JUST BIT TOO SMART, STOKES THINKS His Ambition Seems to Have Over-Reached Itself, Writer Declares. BY THOMAS L. STOKES Time* Special H'riter ATLANTA. Ga., March s.—Gov. Eugene Talmadge, on study at close range, strikes the observer today as a medicine man who has been a bit too smart for his own good. H.s ambition seems to have over-reached itself in his challenge of President Roosevelt. Gome here believe he has clambered too far out on the limb in view oi the President's great popularity in this state, and that the result will be his removal as a political figure. Others think he will continue in power in Georgia because of his reduction of taxes, his showmanship, his professed championship of the farmer—and because this is Georgia, a strange political domain that is hard for even a native like myself to explain. But whatever happens in Georgia, it appears certain that he will get nowhere nationally. He can be no real threat to Mr. Roosevelt. He has aroused no following anywhere else in the South, nor in other parts of the country. He has disappointed those who had hoped to use him—either at the Philadelphia convention or in the later election campaign—to start a revolt south of the Mason and Dixon line. Proved by Convention That was proved by the acknowledged flop of his "grass roots" convention at Macon. Had Huey Long lived, the Georgian might have played second fiddle in a movement to break away Southern states in a thirdparty sortie. But Talmadge is no Huey Long. The vituperative Governor with the flopping black mane and the bespectacled scowl will continue to buzz about and strike at President Roosevelt. He loves to make speeches and to describe how he "brought ’em down.” Big Southern bustness Interests—banks and utilities and textiles—who sponsored his "grass roots" convention will continue to support him in their effort to cripple the New Deal. He will continue to be a Republican pet. He expects definite rewards in the event of a Republican victory in the presidential race. His ambition is to be Secretary of Agriculture, and there are rumors that he has a definite commitment from somewhere. Has Krpt State Exeited As was the case with Huey Long in Louisiana, Gov. Talmadge—"Our Gene" to his followers—has kept Georgia in a state of excited and suspended animation guessing what he is going to do next ever since, when he first became Governor, he called out the troops to throw out a state highway board so he could put his own crowd in. Similarly, when he broke with the Roosevelt Administration, his nose-thumbing and wise-cracking at Secretary Ickes—whom he calls Tcky”—and at Harry L. Hopking kept his supporters amused. He seems to delight in getting himself in an apparent corner, setting the people to wondering how he is going to get out—and then drawing a coon from the hat. It works in politics—if it doesn’t wear out. It seems to be wearing out here with some of the solid citizenry, particularly his most recent act of commandeering unexpended balances of past years—which may or may not exist—to run the state instead of calling the legislature into special session. It is said he fears a movement to impeach him. His answer in this controversy is that

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James F. Cunningham Center Township assessor, is conferring with his assistants, Carl H. Sobbe, chief deputy, and Miss Ann Lawhorn. secretary, on the spring assessment drive. More than 80,000 lists are expected to be filed after the army of 200 deputies finish their calls, according to Mr. Cunningham.

the Legislature refused to vote I necessary funds and that therefore j it is his duty to act in the I emergency. Tax Holiday Hinted A story is going around that his i real purpose is to run the state on I next to nothing for the rest of the 1 year and then, dramatically, declare a tax holiday for a year. Undoubtedly he has lost strength. But he has a lot to lose. Some farmers are reported drifting away because of his attacks on the Triple A; New Deal supporters have been alienated; labor dislikes him. Rerently he has appealed to racial prejudice in his fight against the Washington regime. Right now he is throwing mystery about whether he will enter a preferential primary against President Roosevelt. Some observers say he won’t dare. Under state law, the calling cf a preferential primary and the fixing of a date is up to the State Democratic Committee, which is under the Governor’s thumb. He also is Democratic National Committeeman. Disclaims Responsibility "I don’t have anything to do with it—it’s up to the committee,” he said, grinning. A primary has been customary here for 50 years. He might, of course, call one and not enter. If he doesn’t call one, then his committee will select delegates. Naturally they will be Talmadge delegates, in which case the Roosevelt forces will call a convention and select a second slate of delegates which, in the ordinary course, would be seated at PhiladelDhia. This would give the Governor an opportunity to make a speech to the convention and “take a walk. Meeting Due This Month Hugh Howell, chairman of the Talmadge-controlled state committee, told me he would call the committee together this month to make its decision about a primary. Recently, when he was asked to order a primary by Marion H. Allen, the Roosevelt campaign manager in Georgia, Mr. Howell sent Mr. Allen a copy of the United States Constitution, a copy of the 1932 Democratic- platform, a copy of the “grass roots” convention platform, and a picture of “Old Gene Talmadge,” asked that these be transmitted to officials in Washington. He said not a word about the primary. 216 FLEE CHINA PRISON Eight Hilled in Gun Battle With Gendarmes at City Gate. By United Pres SHANGHAI. March s.—Convicts at Kuanyun Prison, in northern Kiangsu Province, overpowered guards today, seized guns, battled with gendarmes at the city gate and rushed for open country. In all. 331 men broke prison. Eight were killed j by gendarmes and of ihe rest, it was announced, 216 escaped.

BAR ASSOCIATION TO HEAR OHIO OFFICIAL John Brucker Is to Come Here April 1. John Brucker, Ohio attorney general, is to speak at a dinner-meet-ing of the Indianapolis Bar Association in the Columbia Club April 1, John K. Ruckelshaus, program committee chairman, announced today. Speaking at a meeting of the association last night, Henry M. Dowling, Indianapolis attorney, discussed the effect of Hebrew jurisprudence upon civilization and law. Progress and permanence formed the basis of the Hebrew constitution, the speaker asserted. "The Ten Commandments have come to Us without amendment or repeal,” Mr. Dowling said. "But while Jewish law has been potent as an influence, it has not been of such significance as a power.” Charles W. Holder, Arthur L. Hubbard Jr., R. E. George. Herbert T. Minturn and Thomas B. Heusis were elected to the organization. RUSHVILLE C. OF C. STARTS MONEY DRIVE Goal Is 96000 to House New Glove Factory. Timm Special RUSHVILLE. Ind., March 5. Directed by Chamber of Commerce officials, a campaign to raise S6OOO with which to house anew glove factory here was under way today. Agreement for removal of the Culver Manufacturing Cos. from Winchester to this city was reached at a conference between Edward M. Culver Jr., firm head, and Chamber representatives. The fund sought is to be used for the purchase of the Ford Building, formerly owned by the J. F. Wild Cos., Indianapolis, and now offered for sale under court decree. Firm to Give Smoker The Bethard Wall Paper Cos. is to hold a smoker for decorators and paint contractors at 7:30 tonight in the Athenaeum.

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WPA TO ERECT GYMNASIUM AS PENDLETON JOB $15,000 Bulling to Adjoin School Now Under Construction. Timm Special PENDLETON, Ind., March s—As work began today on anew high school building here, school officials announced that a $15,000 gymnasium is to be erected as a companion project. Authorization for the smaller structure was made public by county WPA officials in Anderson. They announced the Federal governments approval of a grant to cover labor cost. Materials needed are to be purchased through local donations. The gymnasium is to be a frame building, 114 feet by 84 feet, and is to adjoin the high school. It is to contain a regulation basketball floor. It will seat 1500 persons. School authorities who are directing both projects include Superintendent Floyd I. Miller, Trustee James Hanes, and the three board members, Roma Brookbank, Frank McVaugh and Dr. E. E. Hunt. U. S. JOB FOR TYPISTS OPEN; TESTS ARE SET Competitive Examinations Announced by Civil Service Head. Open competitive examinations for Federal positions as stenographers and typists were announced today by Frank J. Boatman, Room 421 Federal Building, local Civil Service secret\ry. Applications, which may be obtained from Mr. Boatman, must be on file with me manager, Sixth district, United States Civil Service District, Old Postoffice Building, Cincinnati, not later than March 18. The positions open are senior stenographer, $1620 a year; junior stenographer, $1440; senior typist, $1440, and junior typist, $1260. Indiana examinations are to be held at Angola, Bloomington, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Hammond, Indianapolis, Jeffersonville, Lafayette, Marion, Muncie, Richmond, South Bend Terre Haute, Valparaiso and Vincennes. ENTERS PROSECUTOR’S RACE AT NOBLESVILLE Laurence C. Cloe, Attorney, Quits Post on G. O, P. Committee. Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind., March 5. Lawrence C. Cloe, local attorney, today had submitted his resignation as secretary of the Republican County Committee and announced his candidacy for Hamilton County prosecutor. Mr. Cloe, life-long resident of the county, is associated in legal practice here with his father, Ernest E. Cloe. BOYS* FIRST QUA I '.TY TENNIS /|Q f SHOES KINNEY’S Shoe Store 138 Fast Washington Street

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