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VOLUME 49—NUMBER 72 2

* ROOSEVELT URGES ~ TVA PLAN TO SAVE

THURSDAY, JUNE 3, 1937

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"RESOURCES OF U.S

" Eight Regional Sefips. Proposed for Conservation of Water, Land and Power Sources.

HOUSE DISPUTE

Program Would Embrace Entire Nation; Creating Authorities for Seven Great Basins.

: (Text of Message, Page 13)

By { pited Press

| WASHINGTON, June 3.— President Roosevelt today asked Congress to enact a broad program for control of resources through eight regional || (I. Neb.) introduced a bill in |

water, power and land authorities. Senator Norris

that house to carry out Mr. Roosevelt's objectives.

House a sharp jurisdictional

Senator Norris’ bill provided for -establishment of six new regional authorities, expansion of the existing Tennessee Valley Authority and continuance of the Mississippi River Commission for that river valley. The eight agencies would provide a network of resource control units embracing

the entire country.

The Nebraskan's measure vested power rate making

authority in the new regional TVA now functions. Roosevelt's message to Conaress did not touch upon the power rate issue. Compromise Sought The House dispute concerned which committee should have jurisdiction.

Leaders suggested a compromise whereby the measure

would go to the House Inter-

state Commerce Committees. Because of the squabble no hill was introduced immediately in the House. to carry out Mr. Roosevelt's plan. -

Mr. Roosevelt set/ forth a broad

"objective in his message. He urged

a co-ordinated effort to combat dust storms, floods and droughts through a long-term plan co-ordinating power ' generation and directed against private monopoly. Asks TVA Extension Mr. Roosevelt proposed to duplicate the Government's Tennessee Valley development on major river hasins throughout the nation. He asked speedy action because: “Nature has given recurrent and poignant warnings through dust storms, floods and droughts that we must, act while there is yet time if we would preserve for ourselves and our posterity the natubal resources of a virile national life.” The President suggested regional authorities for these seven flexible basins: ; Atlantic seaboard; Great Lakes and Ohio Valley; drainage basin of the Tennessee and Cumberland (Turn to Page Three)

HOOSIERS BACKED FOR SUPREME COURT

Times Special WASHINGTON. June 3 —Senators VanNuys and Minton have received petitions from the Cass County, Ind., Bar Association urging them to recommend Judge Michael E. Fansler of the Indiana Supreme Court for ‘the United States Supreme Court. Judge Walter E. “Freanor of the Indiana Court, also has backers for the position, the Senatois said. Senator Minton who was called te the White House by the ‘President for a conference today. long has had his eye on the Federal bench, where it is telieved he would function as a New Dealer. The Indiana junier Senator was -the oniy Hoosier in either House to vote to susthe President's veto of the Veterans’ Insurance Bill on Tues-

- day.

INJURED BOY DIES: IDENTITY IS SOUGHT

GREENCASTLE, Ind.; June 3.— Local authorities today asked the aid of State Police in identifying a 16-year-old youth who died in the County Hospital here late yesterday of injuries of undetermined origin. The boy, found unconscious along a national road detour south of here, is| believed to be a resident of Indianapolis. Authorities expressed belief that he probably fell from the rear of a truck on which

he was riding.

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Ohio Governor Offers Self || As Arbiter. | |» es npeeiices | By United Press | » A new steel strike area was rest-

| less today after Steve John, 40, a | picket, was wounded with buckshot |

1 ing he would act as mediator in an | attempt to settle the walkout which | has made 70,000 workers. idle in | | three big independent steel plants—

| Republic, Inland Steel and Youngs-

| town Sheet & Tube. | Company officials continued to | resist the demands of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee, af- | filiate of the C. I. O., for a working ! contract. In Chicago, steel strikers and sympathizers buried five of their six members who died in a battle with police Sunday at the gates of the Republic plant. Funeral [services for the sixth were held yesterday. Conspiracy charges are pending against 40 persons accused of par- | ticipating in!the riot. | Developments in the Ford situa‘tion were threefold. In Detroit, Common Pleas Judge Ralph Liddy is expected to rule tomorrow on | phether he can act as a one-man | grand jury investigating a fight be- | tween Ford employees and United | Automobile Workers organizers. In { Buifalo, the C. I. O. filed charges with the NLRB that the company is violating the Wagner act. In Richmond, Cal, the NLRB planned | to ask for an election to determine | Which of two unions should repre- | sent the workers.

Fireproof Door Co. Grants Wage Raise

State Labor Commissioner Thomas | Hutson today announced the sign{ing of an agreement between the | Fireproof Door Co.. Richmond, and {the Federal Labor Union, No. 9261, *which' grants the 200 employees a 15 cents an hour wage increase and gives the union sole bargaining i rights. | Meanwhile. Robert H. Cowdrill. | National Labor Relations Board re- | gional director, said that employees [of the Magnavox Co. Ft. Wayne, had voted 530 to 84 ‘to make the United Electric and Radio Workers’ Union, No. 910, their collective bargaining agent.

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ITALY PLEDGES NO REPRISALS

Nonintervention Pact to Be Kept, Reports Say Three Envoys Are Told.

By United Press ROME, June 3.—Italy has given assurances to three prominent foreign ambassadors in Rome, it was said on good authority today, that she will not violate the nonintervention agreement or execute further reprisals against the Spanish Loyalist Government for bombardments of Italian ships unless there is a repetition of the incidents. Count Galeazzo Ciano, Foreign Minister, gave the assurance to the ambassadors after Italy’s withdrawal from the nonintervention plan, explaining to each that Italy had only “suspended” participation and was waiting to see if the committee would offer guaranties against repetitions of attacks on italian ships. Meanwhile, he said, Italy would continue to respect her nonintervention obligations, although not actively participating in naval control. ; | Count Ciano said, however, that Italian ships would remain in Spanish waters and made it clear that they would defend themselves against aggression of any sort. Despite tle foreign minister's as(Turn to Page Five)

FAIR SKIES FORECAST

LOCAL TEMPERATURES

66 67 67 70

72 4 73 16

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Jean Harlow Placed Under Nurses’ Care

By United Press HOLLYWOOD, June 3.—Jean Harlow’s mother said today that the movie star “suffered terribly” throughout the night from an illness that suddenly became serious after she had been stricken on the studio lot. Miss Harlow, according to her mother, Mrs. Jean Bello, is suffering from an inflammation of the gall

bladder. She is attended constantly by two nurses. “She was in serious condition for a time,” Mrs. Bello said. “At last this morning she showed some improvement and is resting more comfortably.” The star, who rode to fame as the “platinum blond” of the movies, was stricken Saturday while working on a new picture. She went to her home in Beverly Hills, where her condition became worse. -

GEISKING IS GIVEN 10-25-YEAR TERM Reputed Brady Aid Pleads Buiny- 10. Robbery,

LIMA, O., June 3.—Charles Giesking, reputed member of the Brady

J gang of Indiana, pleaded guilty to {an armed robbery charge here to-

day and was sentenced by Judge E. E. Everett to from 10 to 25 years in Ohio penitentiary. Geisking pleaded not guilty to a second charge of shooting with intent to kill and pointing firearms.

COUNTY BUDGET RAISE OPPOSED

Chamber. Says Request for $7979 More Wrecks Fiscal Policies.

The Chamber of Commerce bureau of governmental research today protested a request by Marion County officials for an additional appropriation of $7979. Such an appropriation, the bureau said ‘‘certainly wrecks the budget procedure and robs the budget of its control over fiscal pelicies.” A hearing was scheduled for this afternoon before the State = Tax Board. William H. Book, executive vice president and managing dircctor, and Samuel Lane, of the Research Bureau, are to appear for the Chamber of Commerce. The additional appropriation, requested by the County, provides for: a bookkeeper in the County Treasurer’s office, stock feed for Julietta Infirmary and an estimated $3000 for Court House repairs.

Other Increases Cited

Following is the Bureau's protest: “This is not-the first request for exceeding the 1937 budget. Three lists of additional appropriations for 1937 totaled $30,102, and this .$7979 appropriation. requested now, would. bring the total to $38,081, or better than one-half cent on the County tax rate. “At the meeting of the County Council, when the last appropriation list was passsed, the question was asked whether there would be still further requests for additional appropriations during the remainder of the year. The answer was in the affirmative. “Previously, the State Board indicated the new Tax Limitation Law will not permit any additional appropriations after 1937 except for : (Turn to Page Three)

Mayor Kern said today he would meet with the Works Board tomorrow to discuss alleged pollution of White River. He turned over a letter of protest from Rocky Ripple citizens to Maurice Tenant, Board member and asked him to “inform other members that the subject will be discussed. “We will go into the whole matter of the 55th St. sewer,” the Mayor said. Earlier, sewer repair work and inadequate operation of the Meridian St. pumping statioh were blamed by some officials for the purported contamination near Rocky Ripple in north Indianapolis. ‘Answering a complaint from Fred Doeppers, . 5326 - Riverview Drive, Rocky Ripple clerk-treasurer, Mayor Kern said it was the first notice he had received of the condition. He sai more information would be

needed before any action could be taken, but that if investigation showed pollution did exist, steps would be taken to remedy the situation. City Engineer Henry Steeg told the Mayor that before May 31 the Sanitation Department had repaired a mile stretch of the main Harding St. trunk sewer. - During that time sewage was diverted at the Meridian St. pumping station into White River, he said. Much of the contamination entered the river at 56th St., and at other points, he added.

But, Mr. Steeg said, repair work was discontinued temporarily’ May 31, and now the Harding St. sewer is again in operation. Mr. Steeg said it was his opinion that the pollution has been stopped now. A city official who refused to be

quoted charged that the pumping station at ~Aderidian_8t. and the. pl

Canal did not function adequately last winter because of lack of funds. Mayor Kern said, “I have never been informed of laxity at the Meridian St. pumping station.” He promised an investigation of the charge. : W. H. Frazier, State pollution engineer, said he knew nothing of .he condition, but that if contamination exists, “I will be glad to co-operate with the City Sanitary Department engineers in remedying the situation.” “It is a shame, that two miles of White River has to ‘be polluted going through one of the city’s most beautiful parks,” the letter continued. According to the protest, fish are killed by the “filth” and dead fish may be seen floating on the water's surface near the banks. .The letter also claimed that peoe are. swimming hear McC

Kern Pledges Inquiry Into White River Pollution; Denies Knowing of Alleged Laxity at Pump Statio

beach and that they are endangeréd by the contamination. At the same time, William Collins, Indiana Isaac-Walton League president, advanced further reasons -for the alleged pollution.. He .said his organization “has been aware for a long time” that White River is polluted at Rocky Ripple and south because of Indianapolis sewage. But, Mr. Collins said, some contamination also comes from Noblesville and from numerous symmer resorts along the river. \. In addition, he charged that present citizens of Rocky Ripple or their predecessors are responsible for much of the pollution. He charged that many residents there have plugged their own sewers into the main lines. He said that the interceptors at Rocky Ripple probably are not taking in all of these “priva ”

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‘NOT . WELCOME" Ex-King and Bride to Live in Argentina And Europe.

By Uniled Press LONDON, June 3.—A persistent report was circulated today that the new cabinet headed by Neville Chamber-

! [lain “is bringing all possible

pressure to bear to dissuade the Duke of Windser and his bride from taking up residence in the United States.”

The Prime Minister was represented to feel that such a move by the newly married couple “would be ruinous because of the vast amount of publicity which inevitably would ensue.” Sources close to King George VI believed the Duke and his American wife eventually would live in Argentina and Central Europe—spending part of each year on each continent. These persons said the royal family was definitely of the opinion that the Duke never will return to Britain except in case-of an emergency such as the death of a member of the royal family. :

couple will not be officially welcome in any of the Dominions. Thus there are comparatively few countries in which they could live.

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When the Duke left Britain, persons close to the royal court said, he definitely intended to return one day and hoped that his plan to resume residence in Ft. Belvedere could be carried out. This plan was vetoed by the Government of Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin and Prime Minister Chamberlain has reiterated the veto, The (Turn to Page Three)

PLANES SPEED AID’

By United Press: MANILA, P. I. June 3.—The German freighter Oliva, with fires raging out of control in her holds, was reached by the freighter Friederun 150 miles northwest of here today. Preparations were made to remove the 52 officers and crew members and provide medical aid to four of the crew who were burned seriously. Three Army amphibian planes. two carrying medical supplies and one bearing Maj. Robert Simpson, Army physician, left here, The amphibians were to be landed in the | sea alongside the Friederun to enable Maj. Simpson to treat the injured men. .

HAIL ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEW PLANT HERE

Businessmen, Officials Welcome Harvester Factory.

(Editorial, Page 18)

“Indianapolis businessmen and public officials today hailed the building of a $4,000,000 plant by International> Harvester as the city’s most important industrial development in recent years. Governor Townsend said the project would be a vital factor in helping to relieve unemployment here. According to plans, the company is to build a plant which will employ 3000 men and turn out 700 mo-

sewer systems, and

tors daily for International trucks. The plant is to be located on the City's southeast edge. Mayor Kern said: “This decision by Sidney G. MecAllister, company president, together with other factories that have located here in the last few years, is one of most encouraging signs in many years.” George S. Olive, Chamber of Commerce president, said: “I feel this development will .be a reward for keeping our house in order. If local citizens, institutions and public officidls had permitted conditions to drift as they have in some other cities, International Harvester could not have been induced to make such an important investment in our City.” Myron R. Green, chairman of the Chamber's industrial commission, called the benefits accruable “incalcuable.”

AMELIA AT PARAMARIBO

By United Press ‘ PARAMARIBO, Dutch Guiana, June 3.—Amelia Earhart landed here today at 10:50 a. m. (Indianapolis Time), after a 740-mile flight

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from [Caripito, Venezuela, on her ip) hills.”

“PRIVACY AND HAPPINESS

and Religious

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vs estence. CHIIRCH POLICY

INCHARITABLE

London ‘Papers Say Re-

fusal to Bless Wedding Is ‘Deplorable.

Ry United Press LONDON, Juhe 3.—Evening newspapers today vigorously criticized the Church of England for its lack of charity in dealing with the Duke of Windsor. The Liberal Star in its editorial on the Duke's wedding chastised the British critics of the former king, saying: “Many of those who have most deeply regretted and deplored the Duke’s choice of last December will today. in Christian charity, join with those who have felt that he was greatly wronged and misunderstood and will wish him a long and happy married life. “We are sorry, however, that this spirit of charity is so strangely, lacking in the pronouncements of Church of England authorities regarding the action of the Rev. Mr. Jardine. (Who performed the church ceremony at the wedding.) “No one will contest the right of the bishops to maintain discipline in the Church or to express their views on marriage. But the hard and rancorous tone of the statements will, we believe, shock the public.

‘Truce to Criticism’

“Every sentiment,of generosity to a fallen idol and gf Christian forgiveness and of good taste dictates a truce to criticisth of the Duke's n has been tortured and wounded] for months past by abusive letters and by public rebuke. It is deplorable to think that the only utterance§ of the heads of the Church on this day should be censorious of the clergyman who invoked God's blessing onthe union. “The chief affect of this melancholy of this episode will be to’ alienate public sympathy from the Church at the very time when it is seeking to recall the nation to religion.” * The Evening Standard, in somewhat less outspoken language, re- | gretted that none of the Duke's relatives nor any guest of royal rank was present at the wedding. | It contrasted the wedding af Chateau de Cande with the visions which Britons had for [years of an eventual marriage ceremony in Westminster Abbey for pheir “prince charming.” fl for ‘Series of

“Critics of the | encouragement | quarters.

iliations’ |

have drawn responsible

cent weeks. The ruling by which his family and friends were prevented from attending the wedding was one. The churchs boycott was an-

“But there is no ill will toward the Duke in the nation as a whole and these actions, if their purpose was to alienate | public sympathy from him, have defeated that, purpose. “We believe the great majority of the British public, regardless of the incidents of last December, sees no necessity today for continued censorious comment against the Duke. “Therefore, we believe that today, the British nation can and will, without affront to its fgrmer convictions, and without any disloyalty to the King who now reigns pver us, offer the Duke of Windsor and his bride sincere good wishes for their future happiness.” “Leave Him Unmolested” “In consequence of common decency the Duke should be left unmolested to enjoy the fruits of his bitter choice,” said the News Chronicle, important as the organ of the Liberal Party which |represents millions of nonconformists in the Kingdom. “Those are the sentiments, we feel sure, of [the overwhelming mass of British people, (Turn to Page Three)

|BOB BURNS Se

people imagine [it would be dull livin’ in a small town because there are so few people there. They don’t realize that in a town of 5000 everybody knows each other while a city man is lucky if he actually knows 250 people. I never

in a city because there are so many strangers there. A city man stopped off in Van Buren one time and he got into a conversation with my Cousin Pernell. The city man says “I sure would hate to live in a town like this.” Pernell says “So would I.” The city man says “Well, don’t you live here?” and Pernell says “No, I live eight miles back in the

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At Chateau.

‘Edward Gay After Rites at Monts Are Ended.

‘CHURCH IS DEFIED Ed

(Editorial, Page 18)

By WEBB" MILLER (Copyright, 1937, by United ress

CHATEAU DE CANDE, MONTS, France, June 3.—A plea—almost a prayer—for happiness, peace and privacy was voiced today by the Duke of Windsor as his stormy period- of trial culminated in his marriage to Mrs. Wallis Warfield, the American-born woman for whom he gave up

the throne of the British empire. The ‘man who was King for 326 unhappy days was married in the flower-banked Chateau de Cande in the Loire Valley, associated with the romances of the Kings of France and where Mary Queen of Scots is Supposed to have spent the most tranquil period of her 6wn unfortunate life. } There was a civil ceremony by the Mayor of Monts, Dr. Charles Mercier, and the service of the Church of England by the Rev. Robert Anderson . Jardine, rural Yorkshire clergyman who defied the ban of the high ecclesiastical authorities on the wedding.

“Good Omen,” Say Peasants

The sun was blotted out by clouds at the moment Mayor Mercier began the ceremony. The villagers smiled and declared: “It's a good omen.” There were a few American tourists, but the crowd was made up mostly of French peasants and Brite ish visitors. A few hours afetr the wedding, the Duke and Duchess departed, smiling and happy. for their honeymoon in Austria. They left by automobile to board the express from Paris at Laroche Migenne, an obscure town in France.

Issues: Two Statements

_ Before starting on the honeymoon In the secluded, beautiful retreat of Wasserleonburg Castle in lower Austria, the Duke issued two state ments, one describing the happiness of himself and -his bride and the other pleading for consideration. un derstanding and privacy. The second statement dictate pere sonally by the Duke, said: “The Duke and Duchess of Windsor wish to take this opportunity of expressing their appreciation of the courtesy which has been for the foremost part shown to them in unprecedented circumstances. “They like it to be on record that although inaccurate statements and: reports seem to have been unavoidable during these months which have been trying to all concerned, there has been an evident willing ness to contradict. them. “As regards the future, the Duke realizes that any atmosphere of secrecy is unsatisfactory and he will always be prepared to supply any news of importance concerning the Duchess and himself. “At the same time, the Duke and Duchess, while fully understanding the difficulties, want on this day to appeal to the press of the world to give them that measure of consideration of the privacy which they feel is now their due.”

2000 Telegrams Received

Another statement was read in French and English to the reporters at the Chateau gates by Herman L. Rogers, who gave the bride away. In it, the man who gave up his throne and cut himself off from association with his family and most of his friends, said. “The Duchess and I wish to thank all those who so kindly sent us presents and good wishes on the oce casion of our marriage. “We shall never forget their friendly messages. which mean so much to us on this day. ’ “After the trying time we have

we hope will be granted to us.” The world-wide interest in th wedding was evidenced in the an nouncement of Mr. Rogers that th Duke and Duchess had receive more than 2000 telegrams of con gratulations and best wishes.

Ceremony Is Impressive

It was an impressive marriag ceremony, with an undercurrent o| emotion. The 50-odd guests coul not help but think of the sacrifice which Edward had made, or of th trial of fire which he had gon through for the woman who has be: ‘come everything in the world « him, and to hope that they would happy. I The eyes of some of the women moistened slightly when the organs ist, Marcel Dupre, played “Oh Pers: fect Love,” from the English hymn

book. | The religious ceremony was held ) 8

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