Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 June 1936 — Page 1

iecres Shovaie] VOLUME 48—NUMBER 79

ST CROPS ‘BADLY HT BY DRY WEATHER

Potato Yield in Lawrence County Reported Cut in Half.

PASTURES ARE DAMAGED

Little Benefit Seen in Local Thundershowers Over Indiana.

Drought, Indiana’s summer bugaboo, settled itself in several Hoosier communities, according to reports received here today. Lawrence County reported a potato crop one-half of the usual yield, while Bedford housewives complained of the high price of

“spu Orange County farmers declared pasturage was being damaged by the continued dry weather with the dairy industry feeling the effects of the soil dryness. Raymond D. Foust of the Indiana Farm Bureau reported corn growers complaining of the cold nights and excessive drought. “Livestock: watering is becoming increasingly difficult because of low water in rivers and creeks. The Evansville district reported “exceedingly ary weather is damaging crops.” J. H. ‘Armington, United States weather observer, said the local thunderstorms have not materially benefiited the dry areas of the state. Relief from the cool weather is expected tomorrow with a forecast of “rising temperatures.” No immediate rain is in sight, weather obServers said. Today’s lowest temperature was 55 degrees.

NOTRE DAME DEAN DIES DURING VISIT

The Rev. Dr. J. A. Nieuwland Famed as Scientist and Inventor.

By United Press WASHINGTON, June 11. — The Rev. Dr. J. A. Nieuwland, ‘world- ; and “inventor who for Haring

Dr. ey wiand, Notés Bame University dean, was visiting in the 1 laboratory of Holy Cross Collége here when he was stricken. He was B7 years old. Dr. Nieuwland was one of {he nation’s outstanding scientists. In addition to developing synthetic rubber, he discovered Lewisite gas, and was awarded a medal for research (in acetylene. He was born

in Belgium and educated at Notre|

Dame and Catholic’ University.

BOOKS OF UTILITY REPORTED MISSING

Huntington Municipal Accounts Gone, Cashier Testifies.

By United Press HUNTINGTON, Ind. June 11.— The cash book and letter file of the city’s: unofficial electric utility are | , Max Pinney, cashier for the light department and city water works, testified today in the contempt trial of Mayor Clare W. H. Bangs. “The records were to have been presented as evidence against the mayor and others who are accused of violating a Circuit Court injunction by selling current generated at the tiny municipal plant. Pinney said the cash book contained records of collections since the city entered the electric utility

STOCKS TURN DULL FOLLOWING RALLY Traders More Concerned About News From Cleveland.

Lost—Found

Charles B. Miller, 18, of 1310 W. 27th-st, is still missing—at least from home. Lieut. Patsy McMahon today broadcast over the police radio 3 report that Miller was missg. A few minutes later McMahon received a phone call. It went like this: “Say, Lieutenant, this is Motorcycle Officer Harry O'Mara. Your man isn’t missing. He’s in City Jail. I pinched him on charges of speeding and reckless driving and he was fined $10 yesterday.” A jail ‘check-up marked up “Found” on the missing person list, but Miller is still missing trom home. He's trying to find some. one to advance $10 to pay his fine.

F.D. R. PRAISES TEXAS HEROES

President / Avoids Political Questions in Address at Centennial.

(Story of Mr. Roosevelt's Arkansas Speech, Page 10)

BY FREDERICK A, STORM United Press Staff Correspondent

HOUSTON, Tex, June 11.—President Roosevelt arrived here today to participate in the Texas Centennial celebration, and made the first of his addresses in the state at the San Jacinto battlefield, where the war for Texas independence was

won, The President reviewed the events which made Texas a republic 100 years ago, and lauded Sam Houston

and the men who fought with him. He did not discuss current politics. “These heroes gave us more than territory—they ‘set an example which in itself is a glorious heritage —a just cause for state and national commemoration,” he said. “Men fought here for principles they loved more dearly than their own lives. Liberty-loving people will always do battle for principles they believe to be right. “Ofvilization, alas, has not yet made it unnecessary for men to’ die in battle to sustain principle. It is, however, my hope that in this generation the United States, by its own example, caf maintain and help to . 1 yrinciples . by means of TR

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son of the military hero of Texas revolution.

DROP REPORTED IN

RELIEF EXPENSES{(}

Increase in Employment Given as Main Reason.

Times Special MICHIGAN CITY, Ind., June 11. —Michigan Township poor relief costs dropped below five figures during May for the first time in six years.

Trustee Corn attributes the de-|

cline to increased employment in industry and farms. Relief costs last month were $9343.06 compared with $11,525.66 for April. :

QUIZ ‘ARSON SQUAD’ ON SHRINE BURNING

Police Seek Link Between Cult, Coughlin Fire.

‘By United Press DETROIT, Mich., June 11.—Police

the Little Flawes of the Rev, Charles Five gel members of the squad were questioned, and a sixth

land County in 1934.

NEW DELEGATE NAMED Elkhart Attorney Succeeds the Late Otto H. Helfrick Times Special ELKHART, Ind., June 11.—Atior-

added to the. color. proved Order of Red Men in the feathers and headgear of the. nisin tribes,” pg Jeierans 7

than by means of war. |’ the audience was Andrew | i| Jackson Houston, 81, the only Jig

John McKay it Take Post as Grand Monarch of Prophets.

PARADE PRIZES GIVEN

Downtown Mardi Gras 1s :

Colorful Feature of Night Program.

The Prophets of the Enchanted

Realm today packed up their veils for the homeward trek as the Grotto held its concluding session. Final ‘session ‘of the Supreme Council of the Masonic order, with the awarding of trophies for parade entries, and city sight-seeing tours concluded the program. Trophies to the winners in the Mardi Gras parade last night: were awarded at 9 this morning on Monument Circle.

Cincinnati Band Wins

The awards were as follows: Best

Grotto entry. Oola Kahn band, Cincinnati, O.; best fraternal entry, American Legion Auxiliary drum

and bugle corps; best civic entry,|

Indianapolis Park Department; oest commercial entry, Quaker Oats; most comic entry, Cincinnati Dutch band, and grand . prize, Al Sirat Grotto drill team, Cleveland, O. The judges were R. L. Moser, Glenn Buchanan and O. L. Lasie. Othniel Hitch, past monarch, presented the awards. John P. McKay, Hamilton, Ont., was to be elevated to the office of grand m h at the council sessions this:morning. He is to succeed Clinton G. Nichols of West Hartford, = Conn. Anderson 8. Vance of St. Petersburg, Fla., was named to the post of grand venerable deputy. All other officers were advanced. Night Parade Colorful

Last night's parade and dance on. :

the Circle was a riot of color, types of vehicles, and continuous roar of: musie; Indianapolis fraternal orders with the Im-|

That's When Season Stars; Ask ‘Dad,’ He Knows.

(Fishing Facts, Page an

This 1s a warning to giddy, reck less fish. If you don’t learn to control your

| fppetites and avoid bright-colored

spinners you may find yourselves being jerked out of a nice watery home ‘early Tuesday

morning. - In case you hy a battle-scarred:

grandpappy who went through this experience and lived, it might be well to follow his advice: Sleep late Tuesday morning. Thousands of lors are expects ed to line the banks of Indiana lakes when the open season on black bass and other game fish begins promptly June 16 at one minute after midnight. Naturally, if all the fish sleep late and refuse to play, the anglers may get bored and go home. guaranteed, however.

ever, to the kien o hi ony |.

y relatives.

| LOCAL MONASTERY PRIORESS IS DEAD a2

This last statement can’t be |i

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Addressing the Republican National Convention in Cleveland as-titular head of the party, Herbert Clark Hoover was given a tremendous ovation when he appeared on the speaker's stand as shown here, ‘with Bertrand Snel, permanent chairman. . For 35

Hoover Is Given Thunderous Welcome

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TOPEKA READY ‘TO CELEBRATE

Wild ‘Excitement Grips” Prairie. Town; Landon

- | tice. is up for Alt: ‘Landon, their Gov-

corner philosopher will tell you there never was any doubt of Mr. Landon’s : selection, but the final clincher came with news that the other: candidates were withdrawing.

down in the railroad

yards got; up full steam and pre-

pared: to ‘tie down - their ‘whistle |. The creamery will send out|

«| cords. : its blast of victory ‘and other industrial plants will join in. There will be fireworks ‘and sirens ‘and . bells. Merchants broke out their Fourth | of July flags and bunting ‘and the town prepared to besiege the executive ‘mansion where: Gov. Landon will. Bwgit ‘the news of his nomination.

mpaign, ngs. "mid he ‘welter of greitement . Landon retained his ou co What motions he Ady hat

A bom Ey PARLEY VISITOR: DEAD | pie Mayor Rea

sat Cleveland, where the | S. died 4

Mark Sullivan |} 1

\HE Landon forees dominate the convention and, of course, will |

| nominate Gov. Landon. Théy like-|

minutes; “the. great ‘throng: in Public Hall, roared its applause. Then Hoover, swinging, into his ‘address, warned. his party against compromise and seathingly arraigned Policies of ihe) New. Deal. x

HOOVER GIVEN

FINAL TRIBUTE

Ex: nes

Private Interests,

wise dominate the committee onl.

“The people are ready to whoop | didat

didates for ; the nomination have’ been undertaking = to say ‘what the: “yicto! ‘candidate, Gov. Landon, must stand for. It| did not occur to Gov. ‘Landon’s | | managers and friends to tell the de- - (Tarn to’ Page » cg

"Completely : 4 Sema can‘presidential

at’ Cleveland, The ‘By. United Pras Ie i i June 1. — Water

1: was being :molded to his | heart. disease

liking, oe managed to’visit his den-1a

He declined to to discuss vice

Biial Possibilities,

it aids

at el fon the somber hue of &

. Landon: are. ‘cognizant of this situation. “they “really did not ex-

| pect the ‘ex-President to open fire

on the: Governor in his address last night, as had been hinted hopefully by those who wanted Landon, they breathed: easier today that the speech ‘chant of “We Want: Hoover” became Just; a’ memory.

+ Predicts Landon Nomination

; Sometime tonight, or "early toAROITOW, M. Landon probably will be an Republican candidate mixtu

men will gather: with ‘their candies the mantle which Her-

orcester, bert Hoover flung away last night. .. Hoover will

ultaneously, rlinguan the Hiular “leadership yp

the Republican Party and and will take 8 Daziy Saint, ; in te Page: Three)

atform

a Ba nan ihe goutenis and Mertls of bis mes- |

ssident Will Retire to;

| No indorsement 1 the BE : LawTence Waterway is embraced in: the

| made in the farm

‘was over and the

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Subcommittee Reported i Full Accord; Borah Is ‘Satisfied.’

WORLD COURT OPPOSED

Document Is Silent on Constitution Change for Minimum Wage.

BY JOE ALEX MORRIS (Copyright, 1936, by United Press)

CLEVELAND, June 11.— The subcommittee of 14

| drafting the 1936 G. O. P.

platform agreed unanimously on all planks today after revisions had been made to satisfy Gov. Alf M. Landon. The full committee met at noon for final .approvai. - There will be fio minority report from the subcommittee. Senator William E. Borah (R.,

|1daho) who forced the drafters to in-

clude his views on foreign affairs, currency and monopoly in the platform, appeared satisfied with it and said he had no plans wo go before the convention. The platform as completed by the subcommittee is satisfaciory to the industrial East and Western delegates said it was acceptable to them. Wage Plank Is Rejected

The platform builders rejected a proposed constitutional amendment

| to permit states to legislate on the

hours and wages of women ‘and minor employes.

n {Nomination of Governor by Acclamation Is Seen as Possibility.

VANDERBERG STARTS IT;

Releases Delegates, as Does Knox, Who May Land Second Place.

Complete text Hoover speech, Page 6. Other convention news, Pages 3 and 17.

BY LYLE C. WILSON (Copyright, 1938, by United Press)

PUBLIC HALL, CLEVE« ; LAND, June 11.— Gov. Alf M. Landon is the Republican Natignal Convention’s choice for Presidént and only one thundering shout this afters noon or tonight remains to make it official. His rivals wilted today -and res leased their delegates, who began to plump their votes into the Kansas basket. It may not even be neces sary to ballet, for the delegates are

now in a mood today to puf Landon across by acclamation. this afters

Mr, Borah opposed such a change. | Michigan

It was proposed by William Allen

White, Emporia (Kas) publisher |.

and one of Mr. Landon’s aids. The United Press was informed, however, that in revisions the platform, communicated to him

last night, the Kansas Governar did not insist upon the

‘Ban on World Court

| League of Nations. - This was de-

{ manded by Mr. Borah. No. substantial revisions were plank. “The Federal government will be conceded authority to regulate utili-

paign | ties operating in interstate com-

merce but the platform will demand that the regulatory bodies be duly constituted authorities of the gov‘ernment and not emergency units. A strong plank was inserted calling for less copetition between government and business. The platform will demand a bal- | anced Federal budget but will specify no date for accomplishment. Strict Federal economies will be demanded.

Urges Decentralized Relief The platform will call for decentralization of relief #and return of: relief administration to political state agencies and provide for states bearing part of the relief

resenting East, was elated with the final draft of the platform. # good sound document.” he declared. or -Should_be fquickly by the full “There is 5 nothing “i (Turn 0 Page

NAT ONAL SESSION

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by Leader.

% By United Press i 7] FORT WAYNE, Ind, June 11— ‘The national convention of the

demanding ‘certain ah the tentative draft of | running

who also cut loose his support, was to have done so on the

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HITS SECOND PLACE

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