Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 28 May 1936 — Page 17

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YORK, May 28.—The Schechters, 10 broke the NRA, are broke. The me of their celebration failed to its bubbles. They were, to be sure, in the hands of larger interests. And pink their fate ought to have an eduil value for some of the big boys. Nothing t American business quite so much as the of all its political objectives. The Chamber of Commerce is in favor of a laissez-faire system . which it is much too weak to handle. So-called veluntary associations of business men to eradicate unfair practices have been entirely useless. If there is to be any stabilization of prices and of wages it must come from outside pressure. In Cincinnati I heard John T. Flynn make the flat declaration that a growth in effective trade unionism would help big business rather than hurt it. He voiced the Broun theory that there is competition even in ote industries and that IC labor organization in the clothing indusy might mean that people skimped on clothes and ‘automobiles where lack of organization led low wages and low prices, It was his notion that the unions caught up with the more sucones through the adoption of the industrial

lup, big business would know where it stood and e able to pln ahead.

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- 8 2 x for No One at Al the government nor voluntary associa=-

: tions have had much success in holding chiselin line. Powerful trade unions car. - Even if one grants that the Guffey coal bill was a makeshift stopgap the resulting chaos is not going to ‘good for the miners, for the operators and in the run not for the consuming public, either. Big business can not be conducted wholly without plan. Big business is solidly on record in its opposition to the government’s doing that planning. In that it must accept something else. ‘It takes two to a bargain and three to make a plan, Industrial leaders ought to welcome the essseniL pressure of organized working groups and consuming groups. Big business simply can’t go it alone Jut stepping over its own selfishness and shortess. The maintenance of buying power has r yet been accomplished by the voluntary measproducers.

2 ”» ” 2 encken Gets Slapped VE learned on good advices that Henry L. * Mencken recently took me over the jumps in a ithly magazine. I only know by hearsay, since he publication which he chose is one I do not read. But, whatever Henry said, I am at peace within my ‘mind, because I was present when a terrible revenge was visited upon him. We were sitting in a smoking car recently and ther violently engaged in a discussion about love life and journalism. A young man who identi‘himself as a former reporter on the New York ‘Tribune came in and entered into the discusLI introduced him formally to the sage of Balti‘but somehow the name seemed to escape him. ‘rate, he appeared to be a little annoyed when ‘made pontifical judgments about this t in the newspaper business, and finally the Ing reporter turned to him and said, “Are you by chance’ a Whiter, too?”

ndon Grooms Aid r Future Battle

1 ‘BY RAYMOND CLAPPER 1) ASHINGTON, May 28.—Two businesslike considerations prompted the Landon forces to Joseph W, Martin of Massachusetts as floor leader for the Cleveland convention. One is that he is not only an experienced poli- ( an but is the coming organization man in New nd and therefore/an ideal prospect for North- | campaign mailager if Landon is nominated.

experience as convention floor manager will help ~ him for further activities after the con-

Jdmportant, Martin is assistant Republican leader in the House of Representatives. In pacify he works daily a teamhorse with . Republican Leader Snell, who is slated to nent chairman of the Cleveland convention. vention chairmen have been known not to mize a delegate from the floor. The Landon i figures it won't hurt them any, if an issue of tary strategy arises, to have a floor manager | 0 is a buddy of the presiding officer. Former Gov. Frank O. Lowden of Illinois is due, ing to word here, to return from Europe on Bremen today just in time to be sounded out pover’s suggestion that he write the Republican Among those due to meet him in New 5 ‘Walter P. Brown, former Hoover Cabinet per from Ohio and one of the Old Guard who 0 take control of the Cleveland convention. nothing comes up at Cleveland to threaten Landon nomination, it is better than an even te that Senator Vandenberg will be offered an tunity to turn down the vice presidential on. It is also better than | even | that he turn it down if offered.

LTHOUGH there is a good deal of talk about trouble the Democrats will have writing a m which will reconcile the Administration 1832 platform, Republicans won't easy ny Soni : both the keynoter, tor Steiwer, permanent chairman, Rep. Snell, will have to some thin-ice skating over the economy issue. en Roosevelt vetoed repeal of the Economy d in fulfillment of the Democratic platze, both Steiwer and Snell voted to over-

. They excused this runout on the ground the Administration was spending money there was no further reason to continue salary cuts and reductions of veterans’

, campaign nobody will be able to pretend has been 100 per cent consistent and get

Bm 0 from New York State. One poll - ; dls for Hoover gives Landon 404 dele-

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| the vital issues of the day.

| the state.

THURSDAY, MAY 28, 1936

SMOKING OUT THE CANDIDAT ES Sendior Steiwer Is Foe of Crop Curiatlment ond Meddling’

This is the fourth of a series of articles, “Smoking Out the Candi-

» written by Frazier Hunt, world famous reporter, for NEA Servand The Indianapolis Times, in which are presented the answers

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f Republican presidential possibilities to the same 10 questions on

BY FRAZIER HUNT (Copyright, 1936, NEA Service, Inc.)

“HE keynoter from Oregon looked me straight in the eye when I handed him the list of ten questions that

.I had been popping at all the Republican candi

presidential nomination.

tes for the

“I’ll answer them,” he told me, “if you’ll ma ce it clear that I’m not seeking the nomination.” 1 promised that I would, and hereby do. Senator Frederick Steiwer may be something of a-joiner but he is not a seeker. It may be that he feels it is better to wait and take a chance at receiving than to seek and miss. That isn’t exactly biblical but it may be sound. Time alone will tell. Now if it should come to pass that certain harassed Elder Statesmen get in a final huddle in a smoke-filled room at 4 qQ'clock' some hectic morning in Cleveland, and if these same E. S. decided in desperation that they must have

a son of the true Western pioneers to carry the banner, the lightning might easily strike this giant from the tall timber of Oregon. For he certainly is a son of the true pioneers. When I asked him if he actually was born in

Oregon he answered me with high pride.’

Yes, 1

was born there, and my father and mother were

Hunt born there.

the California Gold Rush.” They

In ¢ne way or another we've been around Oregon since 1843—that’s six years before grow big in Oregon. Fred Steiwer

at 52 weighs 220 pounds and stands almost six feet two. He used to play guard at Oregon University while he was studying law there. From the way he tackled: those ten questions of mine he must .have been one of the early running-guards who smear up plays before

they really get under way. Read his answers to the accompanying questions and you will see what I.mean.

” 2 ” 1 DO YOU favor balancing the - budget? If so, do you advocate reducing relief expenditures or increasing taxes. If by taxes, what kind? I favor attaining a balanced budget by reducing expenses. This, however, does not :mean that the whole reduction can be made by reduction in relief expenditures or that relief expenditures should be cut below the amount which will adequately meet the situation. ” » ® SHOULD RELIEF be by di.rect cash paymenis or as wages? Should relief be paid for and administered by the Federal government or by the States, or

both?

Ideally, it should be by wages for wdrk. There are many practical difficulties to this proposition. Work of the right type can not always be provided. It is difficult to provide it at the right place. Moreover, it is the most costly means of providing relief. I should say that work-relief may be justified in many instances. Where the difficulties are too great, the simple method of relief by cash or goods should be resorted to. Relief should be paid for by both state and Federal government on a fixed ratio, but in my opinion should be administered by

” ” HOW SHOULD the problem of permanent unemployment and care of the aged and unemployed be handled? I am not prepared to admit that there is a problem of permanent unemployment for. employables. I prefer a pension system for the

care of the aged and unemployables.

” % ” DO YOU favor further devaluation of the dollar or stabilization at present gold content? Do you believe in any form of currency change, currency in= flation or credit inflation, a return to the gold standard, the remonetization of silver or a managed currency? I favor stabilization at present gold content. I do not favor any form of currency change which results in currency inflation or further credit inflation, and hope conditions may be such that America may soon leave the present system for a system of redeemable currency. #® # ” DO YOU favor any program whose aim is to control or fix wages, working hours or a shorter work week? Not by any agency of: the Fedo eral government. 2 » = | DO YOU FAVOR an amendment to the Constitution authorizing the Federal. government to deal with economic and social problems, national in scope, or of limiting the courts as to. their right to declare laws of Congress unconstitutional? ~ No. #8 =» DO YOU favor modification or suspension of the antitrust laws to enable business men to get together; (a) To agree on trade practices; (b) To agree on labor relations; (c) To agree on control -of production; (d) To attempt to fix prices. (a) Yes, provided that it be done subject to Federal regulation to protect the public inter-

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SO Arthur Murray, noted authority on dancing, maintains in the American Magazine. He says (abridged) “you can have lots of fun reading the character of people as they dance. The rhythm sort of hypnotizes their conscious minds and their real characters come out. I once noticed a big broker, suave, courteous, popular, suddenly lean shoulder

to my wife if we have \ him let's get it out. Within a week he failed and was indicted for embezzlement.” Dominating women try to lead the man, meek ones cling and follow.

remem BY DR. ALBERT EDWARD WIGGAM-

YOUR MIND

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HAV AVE ck BETIER JoneneNt Tah OER. oe, goLslY To WEIR SRERER KNOWLEWE)

brows and better complexions than women. In a big family of boys and girls youll find more me brothers than sisters. It’s nature’s idea—not mine.” 2 2 8 PARTLY due to greater knowledge but even more to two other factors, first, keener intelligence, mental alertness and capacity - to observe things overlooked oy Jess alert minds, and emotional maturity. Vast ae

‘of people are mentally full grown,

but on matters that involve: their

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Senator Frederick Steiwer

est. (b) Yes, provided that it be done subject to Federal regulation to protect the. public interest. (¢) No, with the possible ex-

ception of balancing production against consumption in the natural resource industries. This exception could be justified on the

ground of conservation of natural resources. (d) No, ® 8 = What is your remedy for the

This question can not be answered in a short space. In a recent speech I set forth a formula which I regard as the irreducible minimum, the points being as follows: 1. Nation-wide land conservation plan which is both permanent and practicable. 2. A guarantee that the American producer shall enjoy the American market to the extent of his ability to supply that market. 3. Government aid in disposing of farm surpluses. 4.. Lower interest rates on farm mortgages. I am opposed to Curtailment of production. ® ” 8 Are you in favor of the policy of making reciprocal trade freatios to encourage for-

- eign trade or reduce tariff walls?

I favor adjustment in tariff rates wherever they do not refiect the difference in costs of production abroad and at home. In the past adjustments have been made by legislation. Although I believe adjustments might be made in a better ‘way, I would not attempt making such adjustments by reciprocal trade treaties and certainly not by the present system of reciprocal treaties which are made in the name of trade expansion but: actually for the purpose of reducing tariff protection generally. ” » 2

Do you fayor a public ¥ the 2 ansion of TVA

apa; y speaking I do not, although in connection with the great navigable streams, development through public authority is in some places inevitable. I opposed the utility holding company agh but largely on account of the death sentence and other specific features with which I was not in accord.

Next—Gov. Alf Landon.

Vaso, May 28—A group of Republican leaders, called on Senator William E. Borah in the hope of discussing possible Dlaiiorm planks with him. One the visitors was tall, Hiram Bingham, former Senator from Connecticut. Borah was friendly, but non-co-operative. “Gentlemen,” he said, “I appreciate your courtesy. But I am not interested in the Republican platform.” “Why not, Senator?” asked Bingham. “You are a candidate for the party’s nomination for

~ President.”

~ “I am not interested for a very simple reason,” replied Borah. “If I am the candidate, I will be the platform. If I am not the candidate, I won't need a platform.” Note—The callers roared with laughter at Borah’s blunt statement—except Bingham, who failed to see anything humorous about it. After the group left Borah’s office, he asked the others to explain the joke.

: 82 2 = HE President definitely has decided to include a woman among the American delegates to the Pan-American Conference in Buenos Aires next fall.

ment of either her or Mrs. Whitney would give the State De-

* partment some one who would be

sure to answer its beck and call, but not sure to swing the support of women. Mrs. Roosevelt is going to play a large part in picking the delegate, ra ”» 2 S presidential campaign Is putting the two major parties into the publishing business in a big way. Both are burning up the presses with a steady stream of propaganda magazines and books, some of them printed by the hundreds of thousands. Here is part of the Republican reading list: “The Trumpeter,” official organ of the Young Republican Division of the Republicani National Committee, is a monthly magazine handsomely printed on. glossy paper and profusely illustrated with snappy cartoons. The magazine now is conducting. a contest for best _anti-Roosevelt poems and drawings. . “Young Republican,” official

publication of the Young Repub-

lican Clubs; also a monthly, but less expensively printed than “The Truinpeter”; deals with. the

of conservative persuasion, 7

Washington Merry-Go-Round

BY DREW PEARSON AND ROBERT S. ALLEN

book are being distributed free by the national committee. “Pay Day,” by David - Milton Proctor, and “Boondoggles,” two pamphiets put out by the National Committee in issues of several hundred thousand each. ” ® =

HE Democratic publishing 1st is equally iseraing and swanky. It includes: *

“The Roosevelt Record,” a beautifully printed weekly, the pride of the New Dealers. Edited by Stanley High, newcomer to the Roosevelt brain trust, it is modeled after the Sunday newspaper magazines, contains articles by popular authors and writers. Si “The Democratic Digest,” a monthly put out under the aus-pices-of the Women’s Division of the Pemocratic National Committee. Expensively printed, but like its Republican counterpart not well edited. “Young Democrat,” monthly organ of the Young Democrat Clubs. Lacks the punch of its Republican rival. “Brass Tacks,” by: David Cushman Coyle, best exposition of

. New Deal philosophy so far writ-

ten. Published commercially last winter, the booklet is being put -out in a paper-back edition by the Democratic National Committee for free distribution as a campaign document. “The Case Against Roosevelt, with some reference to the past,” and “The Little Red. School house,” two satirical pamphlets jibing Republican attacks on the Administration and its policies. Numerous other smaller pamphlets explaining and defending New Deal measures also are broadcast to any and all comers. 2 2 2

EP. MARTIN DIES of Texas loves to wise-crack over-the telephone. But now he is making very sure of the identity of the" man on the other end of the wire before he takes any liberties." . Reason for Dies’ caution is this? He had just concluded a telephonic wise-cracking session with Pittsburgh’s witty Rep. Henry El-

lenbogen when his telephone rang again. Dies’ secretary informed him that the White House was calling, “Is this Congressman Dies?” asked a faintly familiar voice. “Yes,” replied Dies, thinking he recognized Ellenbogen trying to disguise his voice. “ “Well, Congressman, this - is President Roosevelf. “Oh, yeah”: “Well, baby, this is the King of . England. How'ya, big boy!” A roar of unmistakably Rooseveltian laughter greeted this sally. “Martin,” the President said, “looks like somebody has been stringing you.” “Yeah, I guess they have,” Dies answered sheepishly.

8 8. 2 A HE Securities and Exchange - Commission receives a heavy

“mail from people asking for in- " formation on whether to buy or

sell certain stocks. . . . A two-reel film produced by the Tennessee Valley - Authority is-in great demand by schools and civic groups. It shows various phases of dam construction work. The music accompanying the picture was fur--nished by the Navy band. ... Ed-: ward J. Gehrmann, Wisconsin Progressive, is the only member of Congress whose home address is given in the Congressional Directory as a rural delivery route. . . . The political complexion of the Senate will not change by more than two or.three votes next November, Of the 34 Senators up for re-election, 19 /are Democrats, 12 Republicans and 1 Farmer-Labor-ite. Only 5 of the 19 Democrats are from states north of" the Mason-Dixon line and of these five only two (Coolidge of Massachusetts and Lewis*of Illinois) are from states not normally Democratic. . . . Chesley W* Jurney, Senate .Sergeant-at-Arms, was for 10 years secretary to Senator Royal S. Copeland of New York, but ran for Congress in Texas.

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Fair Enough

WESTRROK PEGLER

W ASHINGTON, May 28.—I suggest that the editorial and advertising departments of many of our newspapers should look into the night club and road house business and decide whether they

want to continue to be parties to a system of entertainment which often “serves merely as a come-on for jewel-thieves, blackmailers, con-men

and gambling-house operators. Some of our papers constantly exploit in their amusement sections the singers, dancers and band-leaders who work in plants conducted by underworld characters and the advertising departments accept business from resorts which are known to be dives. The so-called society columns and gossip departments also contribute to the publicity for places of this type and the effect is to ballyhoo premises which should be treated not with cordiality, but suspicion, and would Seem to lie within the province of . e police reporter. P This connivance with the Westbrook Pesles rogues of the entertainment business is due to a careless habit, a hangover from the prohibition era, rather than to willful sordidness. But, whatever the explanation, there is no good excuse to continue to publicize as legitimate entertainment the programs which are used for no other purpose but to lure people into gambling houses under alcoholic conditions. Of course, this is not to say that every rural chicken-reel or urban cocktail parlor is necese sarily a den of sin or that the wheels are spinning in all of them.

2 ” ” Consider Indiana at Derby Time I DO not go so far as to say that it is the duty of a newspaper to lead each reader around by the hand, like a nurse-maid guiding a child. The people who frequent such places are supposed to be grown up and to know their way around, and if they insist upon being suckers that is their business. But a paper that ballyhoos a place which is a joint by printing pictures of the show-people on the program and social prattle about those present comes pretty close to aiding and abetting. Moreover, given this encouragement, the criminals who run the plants grow stronger and bolder and pres- . ently fall to scrapping and bombing and then we have crime waves and scandals in the police force, the sheriff’s office and the county prosecutor's department. At this we run pictures of the midnight raid, the confiscated wheels and crap tables and an editorial asking, “Can such things be?"%hen we

. | knew all along that they not only could be, but

were. Some of the people of Louisville, Ky., are upset year after year to read in out-of-town papers descriptions of the dives which operate openly on the Indiana side of the Ohio River as accessories to the Derby celebration.

On the Kentucky side the police are a little more

strict, but they can’t do business in Indiana and the yonder shore is only a few minutes away by cab. The crookedest town in the United States today is Miami Beach, Fla. A beautiful winter resort which has simply been handed over to the underworld of - New York, Chicago, Detroit and St. Louis in the /

1 last ‘10 years. It started well with fine intentions. .

Millions were spent on good hotels and beautfiul “homes but the local politicians, were, grafters and

good idea to let in just a few -criminals from the North to run gambling rooms as a diversion for the visitors. But in very little time, Miami Beach was over-run wi the most notorious racketeers and® thieves in tHe United States and became the winter quarters of aes Luciano, Johnny Torrio, and- Al Capone among a thousand others. 2 » "

Rural Life

the northerly latitudes in summer the dives have a tendency to move out into the leafy rural coun= try. : A rather pretentious resort recently has opened for the summer just outside New York to the ace comPaniment of no little acclaim in the papers. This is\ the most notorious gambling house in the New York region and I suppose we may assume that the operators of a gambling house in such territory are criminals. © Yet all mention of the opening which I ‘have seen has had to do with the entertainment and the swanky crowds to the total exclusion of the gambling, which would seem to be much more newsy news than the ballyhoo about the false front. = Gambling, as such, is not necessarily bad. But gambling houses in American communities where the

‘laws forbid are criminal institutions run by racke

eteers with the consent of criminals in public office and nobody can get around that.

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