Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 April 1937 — Page 1

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The Indianapolis Times

FORECAST—-Increasing cloudiness and slightly warmer tonight, unsettled with showers and rising temperatures tomorrow.

VOLUME 49—NUMBER 31

(G-MAN IS SHOT

INBUSY TOPEKA POSTAL LOBBY

Three Suspects Open Fire as Agents Close In on Delivery Window.

BYSTANDER IS STRUCK

Postoffice Callers Drop to Floor to Escape Vicious Gunfire. By United Press TOPEKA, Kas. April 16.—A Federal agent and a bystander were wounded today when G-Men and three men they were attempting to arrest, exchanged shots in the lobby of the Topeka postoffice. The wounded agent was named Brown. He suffered bullet wounds in the arm, chest and stomach and was in critical condition in a hospital. The bystander, O. D. Davis, was shot in the foot.

The agents wounded one of the men, who escaped. Two of the men

were believed ib be New York bank

robbers. Federal agents refused all infor-

: mation, but it was understood the

suspects were Robert Suhay and Alfred Towers, sought in connection with the robbery of a bank at Katonah, N. Y. The information was that the pair left New York and came West until the “heat” was off in the East, They fled through the front entrance of the postoffice to an automobile. G-Men Awaiting Them Three or four Federal men were waiting for the suspects when they stopped at thé general delivery window. When the agents approached, the men started shooting. The G-Men returned the fire. From 15 to 20 shots were fired. Davis was standing at a writing desk when wounded. Other persons in the lobby fell to the floor and ducked behind the writing desks. The postoffice is situated on the main street of Topeka. Officers were uncertain in which direction the suspects fled. “It was not known for what they were sought. The automobile in which the men escaped was a Buick coupe, bearing New York license plate No. 4Y-7607.

BOB BURNS Says: Ch

Before you decide to take up a public career, you'd better be sure you're big enough to stand a little “heckling.” Most anybody can put up with a

little “heckling”

in private, but you've got to be pretty strong to take it when you're appearin’ before the public. One of those timid, longhaired fellas come through home one time lecturin’ on the Life.” It was a pretty dry lecture and about half way through it, the audience started to cough and squirm in their seats. Finally a voice in the back of the hall hollered “Throw that guy out— he’s awful!” The speaker hesitated and turnin’ to the manager, he says, “Do you think I oughta stop?” The manager says “Oh no, that won't happen agin—that was the village nit-wit.” The speaker says “What makes you think it won’t happen agin?” and the manager says, “Why, he only has one sane

moment every seven years!” | (Copyright, 1937)

OUTDOORFUN. . . .

“Philosophy of

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New Dealers Cool Toward

11-Man Court Proposal; Roosevelt Silent on. Plan

Judiciary Committee Seems Bent on Ending Hearings. .

By United Press WASHINGTON, April 16.—Senate Judiciary Committee hearings approached an end today without indication from President Roosevelt whether any compromise in his Court fight will be acceptable. The committee did not recess for luncheon. Mr. Roosevelt today continued silent on the compromise question, refusing comment on the latest proposal—that of Senator McCarran (D. Nev.), suggesting a straight addition of two justices to the Supreme Court membership. The Rt. Rev. James E. Freeman, Episcopal bishop of Washington, testified before the Senate Committee today—possibly one of the last witnesses it will hear. The committee votes in executive session tomorrow on the question of closing hearing immediately. Bishop Freeman warned that judicial reorganization may make the nation “incapable of dealing with emboldened forces that have taken the law into their own hands.” He urged Congress to proceed with caution in making any fundamental changes in our Government system. Dr. Wallace C. Calvert, minister of the Grace Methodist Episcopal Church, Indianapolis, expressed fear that the bill would lead to dictatorial government. “Authoritarian trends in government are sweeping over the world in some form or other,” he said. “It is no easy matter to keep the American mind free from the infections that sweep feverishly over the world. The wave of radicalism that have been lashed up by the storm of Europe beat upon our shores also. Many people are willing to follow most any pied piper of crisis psychology.” Judge William Denman of the Ninth Federal District, San Francisco, said to be one of the authors of the Court Bill, defended the measure as being “for the protection of the judge” as much as io procure efficiency.

LOCATES DAUGHTER LOST 18 YEARS AGO

By United Press BLUFFTON, Ind, April 16—A mother and her daughter who had lived only 30 miles apart for 18 years but had not seen each other were to be reunited today. Police, working with fragmentary information given them by Mrs. Daisy Anderson, Marion, found her mother, Mrs. Philemon Millington, living here. Mrs. - Millington told officers she had left her daughter with a Marion woman, 18 years ago, in-

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short time. When she did return, she learned the woman had moved, Mrs. Millington said, and she was unable to find the girl.

McCarran Bill Would Not

Solve Problem of 6-3 Decisions, Claim.

HERBERT LITTLE Times Special Writer WASHINGTON, April 16.—The new compromise bill of Senator McCarran (D. Nev.), proposing that the Supreme Court be enlarged to 11 members instead of the 15 propcsed by the President, has evoked much interest in Congress but New Dealers are insisting that it would fall far short of their goal. Addition of only two new justices, they argue, would leave untouched the crucial 6-3 decisions of recent years—provided that Chief Justice Hughes and Justice Roberts vote in the future as they have voted in the past. Some Administration men beiieve that not less than four new Justices are needed, although they would be satisfied to let the size of the Court return to nine after the past-70 Justices retired or died. Among the many 6-3 conservative decisions involving major policies in recent. years the AAA and Guffey act rulings are outstanding. But many other are important. Oklahoma Ice Decision One of these is the Oklahoma ice decision of 1932, in which six justices knocked out a state law which subjected this important business to state control. Another was the Vermont incometax ruling last year. The conservatives in this case held a law invalid because it discriminated against “citizens of the - United States” in favor of citizens of Vermont, thus invoking for the first time the doctrine that a state tax cannot violate the constitutional provision of the 14th amendment that all Americans are ‘citizens of the United States and the state wherein they reside.” Another Federal decision of major import held unconstitutional a Coolidge Administration tax provision imposing a levy on illegal sellers of liquor. Six Justices knocked that one out, thereby establishing one. of the main precedents used a little later in scrapping the AAA, which the majority held also was not really a tax but an “exaction” designed to penalize or codrce those who violate regulatory laws. These two 6-3 precedents, inci-

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dentally, are the highest hurdles’

which the Social Security Act, now before the Court, will have to clear.

ELDERLY MAN HURT IN TRAFFIC ACCIDENT

(Another Story, Page 11)

Andrew Teague, 85, of 2311 Adams St., was injured today when struck by an automobile at ‘Avondale Place and Massachusetts Ave. He was taken to City Hospital. Police said witnesses told them the elderly man walked into the path of an automobile driven by Robert D. Koeser, Ft. Benjamin

Harrison.

6A. A. Teams Open Today; Indians to Bow Tomorrow

Louisville, Milwaukee and Kansas City turned to baseball today in a big way and were prepared to roll up the curtain on another American Association season. The Toledo Mud Hens were in Derbytown, the

St. Paul Saints in the Cream City and Minneapolis invaded Kawtown tc tackle the Blues. Columbus and Indianapolis chose to wait a day and Perry Stadium, dolled for the occasion, will be the

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The baseball season is in the offing, but this little fellow still likes

Bonny), Stump.

a bit of outdoor basketball on the playground at School 1 & Raymond ( :

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scene of the inaugural skirmish be-

tween Red Birds and Redskins tomorrow afternoon at 2:30.

Manager Wade Killefer planned one more practice for his Tribesters today, and after the. boys finish the routine on the field they will go into a clubhouse huddle and signals for another hour. Vance Page and Johnny Riddle are expected to form the Indians’ battery in the important clash and (Turn to Page 33)

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FRIDAY, APRIL 16,

SCHOOL BOARD MAY RAISE PAY OF TEACHERS

Adjustments to Restore Cut Are Reported Under Consideration.

2000 HERE AFFECTED

Federation Asks Complete Restoration of 1932 Salary Scale.

Pay adjustments for mately 2000 Indianapolis school

teachers, to restore depression cuts, may be approved by the School Board at its meeting April 27, it was reported today. Indications of the Board’s desire to restore salaries, at least partially, was seen in the announcement this week of a graduated increase in the pay of five executives, .including Supt. Paul C. Stetson. Two northern Indiana cities, Elkhart and South Bend, announced pay increases for teachers yesterday. Board members and Mr. Stetson have met with officials of the Indianapolis Federation of Teachers to discuss salary adjustments. “No-.action has been taken by the board,” Alan W. Boyd, a board member, said today. ‘“Teachers’ Federation has asked complete restoration of the 1932 salary scale and resumption of the yearly statutory increases. We will meet once more with the teachers before the board meeting.” Mr. Boyd pointed out that pay restorations of five school executives were the first for them while teachers’ scales had been adjusted upward last year. Wages Cut 15 to 19 Per Cent City teachers were given wage cuts ranging from 15 per cent in the lower bracket salaries to 19 per cent in the higher incomes during the depression. The School City cut salaries 11 per cent and legislative enactments resulted in other reductions. According to Teachers’- Federation officials, the cuts have been restored slowly. At the present time, the lower brackst salaries are only 3 to 4 per cent under the predepression scale and the higher salaries, 7 to 9 per cent.Salary increases based on tenure, however, were suspended during the depression and some teachers believe increasing salaries with seniority may be forthcoming. Several plans for graduating the pay scale upward are reported under consideration by the school commissioners.

JOB INSURANCE LAW 1S UPSET

Circuit Court of Appeals Also Knocks Out Age Benefit Section.

By.United Press BOSTON, April 16.—The First U.

+S. Circuit Court of Appeals in a

2-to-1 decision today held unconstitutional the unemployment insurance and old age benefit provisions of the Federal Social Security Act. The opinion was written by Judge Scott Wilson and concurred in by Judge James M. Morton, Jr. Judge George H. Bingham dissented. It was the same Circuit Court that in July, 1935, ruled unconsti=tutional—and subsequently was upheld by the Supreme Court—another controversial New Deal meas-

ure, that governing AAA taxes.

SWEETHEARTS TAKEASTROLL . . . . .

And in the spring this young man’s fancy did turn to love, it appears. The couple strolling along the Butler University Sampus, 3 Q

didn’t, even Know the. SaIAUMR. was following 1

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Hello Oper - -

Sit-Down Phone Girl at Tobinsport Won't Look at Board.

OBINSPORT, Ind., April 16.— Mae Leaf, 45, refused to interrupt her-breakfast today with even so much as a glance at the mirror that would tell her if any lights were glowing on the telephone exchange switchboard in her living room. She wouldh’t answer if a call was put through, because she’s on strike. Besides. nobody's trying to put any calls through the Tobinsport Telephone Co. board because they understand how it is. Miss Leaf said she wasn’t asking a wage increase, or anything like that. All she wanted was some kind of wages. She’s supposed to get $15 a month, but she hasn't got it since February. Her father, W. S. Leaf, 87, who spells her off on wash days and times like that, felt the same way about it. “We're not going to give in,” he said. “We'll keep the switchboard closed until Mae gets paid.” : # 2 = HERE was a rumor that Ed Tinsley, secretary-treasurer of the company, was trying to negotiate for settlement. He had a special . telephone connection through Cannelton last night, but he didn’t answer. : Tinsley and the general store: are the only folks with service now, being hooked up through Cannelton. For all the other subscribers— six of them—the Cannelton oper=ator merely reports “D. A.” meaning, “doesn’t answer.”

2-DAY-OLD INFANT -SMOTHERS TO DEATH

William Edward Fink, 2-day-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Fink, 205 S. Holmes Ave.,, was found smothered to death in his crib by his grandmother, Mrs. Lula Fink, early today. The infant was given artificial respiration by the Fire Department first aid squad.

EX-GONVICTS HIRED AS DEPUTIES, CHARGE

Harlan Sheriffi Reinstated Ousted Aid, Claim.

By United Press WASHINGTON, April 16. — La Follette Senate Civil Liberties Committee testimony today disclosed that High Sheriff Theodore R. Middleton of Harlan County. returned his brother, Slemp, to duty as a deputy sheriff despite Slemp’s previous removal from office as “one of the most dangerous men in Harlan County.” The sheriff sat quietly in the witness chair as committee chairman, La Follette (Prog. Wis.), read into the record a list of his deputies who had been convicted and had served sentences for serious crimes.

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POWER FIRM'S 1935 INCOME DOUBLES 1935

Annual Report to P. S. C. Reveals Net Income of $704,152.

GROSS AT TEN MILLION

Indianapolis,

Payments on Preferred Stock Last Year Set At $886,434.

Net profits of the Indianapolis Power & Light Co. for 1936 more than doubled the 1935 profit, the company revealed in its annual report filed today with the Public Service Commission. Net income for last year, after deducting bond interest and preferred stock payments, was $704,152, compared with $306,213 for 1935, the report said. Last year’s gross income, the report said, was $10,703,598 compared with $9,601,076. The company reported that operating costs in 1936, including taxes, uncollectable bills and depreciation was $7,250,099, compared with $6,455,225 in 1935.

mon stock at $7,812,693.

A major item in operating costs reported was expenditure of $716,388, up to last Dec. 31, for the light rate case. The light company’s report showed preferred stock payments last year of $886,434, the same as for 1935, and payments on bond interest of $1,875,452. The utility reported that last year’s dividends on common stock amounted to $790,507, compared with $97,912 in 1935. The report explained that the common stock dividend rate last year ‘was only $1.22 a share, compared with $1.39 a share the preceding year. The company reported outstanding bonded indebtedness of $38,000,000. The report set the value of preferred stock at $13,809,100 and the yalue of 645,980 shares of com-

THREE BANKERS FINED

(Early Details, Page 19)

Three Southern Indiana bankers today were sentenced by Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell to serve eight years in prison and pay $5000 fines each for embezzlement and misapplication of funds and two years for conspiracy, the terms to run concurrently. They were Raymond E. Korte, Lynn Craig and Roland H. Weir.

FORESEE "MERCURY RISE

LOCAL TEMPERATURES Sa m ...3 10a.m. ... 47 “a.m ...38 lam... 50 Sam... 2. 2am... 51 9am ...46 1p. m. ...52

More April showers with rising temperaures are forecast for tomor-

row by the Weather Bureau.

Governor to Be Guest at Home Show Dedication

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Governor Townsend is to be guest of honor at the formal opening of the Indianapolis Home Show at the Fair Grounds at 8 tonight. - More than 4000 builders, architects, engineers and potential buyers attended the preview showing of the model home last night. Today was designated as Brick Day, during which exhibitors paid

tribute to manufacturers wise designs have added beauty and

Earl Peters, Indiana FHA director,

strength to modern homes. Brick manufacturers held an all-day meeting in the Hotel Lincoln as part of the program. The formal opening is to be preceded by a banquet at 6:30 p. m. in the Indianapolis Athletic Club. R.

is to be the principal speaker. Others are to include Lieut. Gov. Henry F. Schricker. The Governor was scheduled to speak at the banquet, but will be unable to attend and will not join

the party until the Fair Grounds ceremonies.

CURB STANDS SPRUCE UP . . . . . . .

‘ This polar bear's being returned to his normal immaculate white

~ by E. M. Taylor.

Mister Bear is to advertise cooling refreshments at

Side inn that's 3,10 Foun soon.

HOME

PRICE THREE CENTS

OR GROUPS PLEDGE PEACE ITH INDUSTR

Strike of 8500 on Southern Pacific Is Called.

CANADIANS RIOT

Early Settlement at Oshawa Forecast By Martin.

By United Press The called strike of 8500 Southern Pacific railway workers threatened today to strain conciliation machinery set up under the new Railway Labor Act, considered a model of legislation to strikes while at the same time protecting both employer and employee. The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Brotherhood of Enginemen and Firemen called the strike, which was not participated in by the two other major rail unions, Brotherhood of Railway Engineers and Brotherhood of Railway Conductors. The strike was called for 8 p. m. (Indianapolis Time). A critical situation developed at Kansas City, where Ford Motor Co. ‘workers threatened to strike in retaliation for assaults on two officials of the United Automobile Workers Union. Violence in Montreal Premier Mitchell F. Hepburn of Ontario prepared to meet with representatives of General Motors Corp. and the U. A, W. A. in an attempt to settle a week-old strike at the General Motors plant at Oshawa, Ontario. Homer Martin, U. A. W. president, predicted a settlement later today. The U. A. W. meanwhile demanded union recognition from the Packard Motor Car Co. and schede uled an afternoon conference in Detroit to discuss a collective bargaining agreement. Violence broke out in the silk dress industry strike in which 5000 Montreal workers were picketing 100 plants. Police said six strikers attacked Charles Rothman, a German manufacturer.

NEW PUMPER GIVEN FIRE TEST PREVIEW

The City Fire Department today

‘| had to send an uncompleted pumper —a fire truck not even painted red— | Pon a three-mile call to fulfill

agreement to give Wayne Township fire protection. It wasn't much of a fire at Tibbs Ave. and Morris St., but \it did give an unofficial preview of the pumper's operation. About two months ago the City entered into agreements with townships. Wayne pays $2500 a year for protection. The money is being used to build four new-type pumpers to serve those communities.

J effersonville Protests Times’ Article, See ‘Hoosier Forum, Page 22.

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Agree to Co - operate In Making Wagner Work.

BAR [SIT - DOWNS

Balancing Benefits to Be Sought by Business.

By United Press i WASHINGTON, April 16. —Organized labor today pledged full co-operation with industry in making the Wagner Labor Relations Act “work.” , Leaders of the Committee for Ine dustrial Organization™ and [the American Federation of Labor |die rected their efforts toward decrease ing industrial disputes through cole lective bargaining, guaranteed by the labor act. , They thus hope to avoid restrictive legislation. Industry, meanwhile, considered proposals to balance benefits gained by labor under the Wagner pe It was learned that five specific recommendations to curb union powers will be presented to [the . U. S. Chamber of Commerce for consideration at its annual meeting here April 27. Sources close to the C. I. O. said that a movement was under way to “quiet down” leaders in new J unions which have been most active in sit-down strikes. It was believed such an attempt would crystallize within the United Automobile Workers’ Union, C. 1. O, affiliate, which conducted the Gene eral Motors and Chrysler strikes John L. Lewis, C. I. O. gall (Turn to Page Nine) |

prt ty ares WINDSOR MAY MEET | WALLIS ON MAY 3

By United Press S PARIS, April 16.—Mrs. Wallis Simpson expects the Duke of Windsor to join her at the Chateau des Cande at Monts, May 3, or soon thereafter, it was understood today. Mrs. Simpson has been: advised that her attorneys expect to apply for a final divorce decree at London, April 28, and: believe that the decree will be granted May 3. The Duke's lease on his villa at St. Wolfgang, Austria, expires April 30 and she is expected to leave at once for France, probably halting at Paris to refurbish his wardrobe.

TIMES FEATURES ON INSIDE PAGES.

Movies Mrs. Ferguson 21 Mrs. Roosevelt a Music ; Crossword ... Obituaries ... Bditorials .... Fashions Financial .... Fishbein Flynn Forum Grin, Bear It 38 In Indpls .. 3 Jane Jordan . 26 Johnson 22 Merry-Go-R’d 22

Questions Radio Scherrer ... Serial Story . Short Story .

State Deahts. Wiggam

LAWNS GREEN—SPRING IS HERE

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The “big push” is on over the lawns at Brookside Park. Adam Weber got his biggest roller to spruce up the grass, now turning a. deep green at that East Side beauty spot.