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LEAVENWORTH GETS U.S. A FOR NEW TOW

Disdster Loan ean Com Grants $25, 000 to Help Financ . Building Project.

oLD SITE IS ABANDONED

WP Will Add $125,000 to Find; Work to Be | Started at Once. Rel »uilding of flood-wrecked

1.eayenworth is to start at once on a new site, State WPA

Adm nistrator John K. Jen-|s

nings said today after the Disaster Loan Corp. approved a $25,000 loan to the little Ohig River town. Mekawhile, the American Red Cross,, which has operated a tent city i¢r the refugees, is reported to

. “have [funds ready to help build new

homes; Rusiell Varry, Leavenworth Town Board president, who received word from | Washington today that the $25,00¢ loan had been approved, is expected to confer with Mr. Jennings soon. The State WPA chief said the new town vould be ready for occupancy “peforg the snow flies.

| Every House Inundated

It is ‘to be moved from the river’s path tb a 400-foot bluff, three-quar-ters of a mile west of the present location. The old town is to be abandoned land an entirely new one is to replace it, he said. Gray nd for the project was do-

nated | oy Mr. and Mrs. Emil Bahr, wealthy landowners shortly after tHe historic January flood. But construction has been delayed pending

. raising of the sponsors’ cont tribution

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of $25,000 to secure WPA funds. An estimated $125,000 is to be added by the WPA, Mr. Jennings said, to build streets, sewers and a town hall tc house ‘public offices. The rlans ire reported ready. At the crest of the flond, it was reported that every house and building in Leavenworth was filled with

water, The little town of 400 persons 4 one time was reported “missing. » |

Hardly had the water subsided when talk of moving the town into the bli.ff was started. The Red Cross and WPA ‘promised support and the drive [fo raise funds was started. Mr. Jennings said today that “this probally is the first town in ‘the country to move to an entirely new site as a result of the flood.”

Wanfs Rights-of-Way Provided Locally

By Unlicd Press WASHINGTON,

June 8.—Maj.

Gen. Edward M. Markham, Chief of Army | Engineers, told the House

Flood | [Control Committee today he favore¢ continuation of the policy requiring local interests to furnish lands | pod right-of-way in any fu-

‘ture F§ deral long-range control program. || He jhade his statement during

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EARHART MAPS HER ROUTE OVER AFRICA

By Unified Press DAKAR, Senegal, June 8.—Amelia American woman flier, flew here today from St. Louis, Senegal, and studied weather forecasts while |inapping out her route across Africa on her round the world flight. A heat wave that extended from mid-Africa ‘to mid-Europe made flying ¢onditions bad, especially over the Eastern Sahara Mountains. Miss Earhart landed at St. Louis, Senega., yesterday after a 1900-mile flight |across the South Atlantic from Natal, Brazil, in 13 hours 22 minutes. Though she is the third

woman +4o fly the South Atlantic, she is|ihe first to fly the cult west-to-eac: course.

HOW DID YOU GET ALONG AT BUTLER? . .

jpore diffi-

It's final examination time at Butler—and the most popular camnus sport is comparing answers after the firing is finished.

VOLUME 49—NUMBER 76

Sun Is Totally Eclipsed by Moon Shadow

By United Press WASHINGTON, June 8.—A radio broadcast from Canton Island, five minutes before the start of the total eclipse of the sun, described the weather as ‘absolutely perfect.” The moon slowly blotted out the rays of the sun, and the cclipse became total at 1:06 p. m. (Indianiy Time), scientists reported by radio.

DR. M'GULLOCH QUITS WPA POST

County Administration’s Job to Go Unfilled as Economy Move.

Dr. Carleton B. McCulloch, who served as Marion County WPA Administrator since July, 1935, today resigned his post, effective June 15. During his regime, a total of $15,935,898 was spent in Marion County, State WPA records show. Of this amount, $2,572,604 was spent for material and equipment and $13,363,294 for relief labor. Dr. McCulloch, twice Democratic gubernatorial candidate and former State chairman, submitted his resignation in a letter to John K. Jennings, new State WPA head. Praising the work of the Sixth district staff, Dr. McCulloch offered to volunteer his services if “at any time in the future I can be helpful.” It was announced that Dr. McCulloch. is not to be replaced. The State office, as an economy move, is to take over the duties of the Sixth District, or Marion County, administrator and his assistant. Dr. McCulloch long has been an active worker for [the Democratic Party. A colonel during the World War, he later served on the Indianapolis Park @ Board during Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan's administration. He was appointed to the Safety Board by Mayor Kern, and resigned from that position to take the WPA post. Among the projects carried out under Dr. McCulloch’s administration was a channel clearing and levee . construction program in White River and Fall Creek. A blanket project for improvements :;in the City’s park system and boulevards was carried out. During his term of office, approximately 14,000 workers were employed on more than 275 projects, 173 of which have been completed.

ASKS HOUSE ACTION * ON TAX LEAK PROBE

Ry United Press WASHINGTON, June 't)-Cnoie. man O'Connor (D. N. Y.) today called up for House consideration

‘the resolution authorizing president

Roosevelt's proposed Congressional inquiry into tax evasion and avoidance. Rep. Martin Jr. (R. Mass.), assistant Republican floor leader, gave immediate notice of a Republican fight against the proposal.

BOB BURNS Saye NETS

suppose in the long run it’s a good idea to specialize in: one subject but it don’t always work out. It’s a purty good idea to be up on several things because if you don't happen to be in the mood to do one thing you can always turn to one of the others. I learned that early in life. «One day I was helpin’ Papa put in ‘a concrete sidewalk down home, and he says “Son, go and get six sacks of cement.” I says “Papa, I don’t feel like carrying them heavy sacks, I've got a chill” Papa says “Well, then, grab that

screen, and sift some sand.” | (Copyright, 1937)

Fere’s a busy group

Arthur Jordan Memorial Hall after a two-hour t:st.

Indianapolis

FORECAST: Partly cloudy with thundershowers tonight or tomorrow somewhat cooler tomorrow.

6. 0.P. WANTS SHOWDOWN ON F.D. R. POWER

Hopes to Win Support of Democrats and Independents.

DOMINANCE IS CHARGED

One-Man Government Held Aim of Limitations Upon Controller.

(Editorial, Page 14)

Py United Press WASHINGTON, June 8.—Organized Republicans today are pushing the issue of White House power toward another | election ' showdown with the hope of rank and file conservative Democratic and independent support in next year's Congressional polling. The question of grants of power to President Roosevelt or to agencies controlled py him is developing into a major issue. The House of Representatives Republican strategy | committee has been hammering the grant-of-power nail for months. Its latest blow was protest against portions of Mr. Roosevelt's executive department rebrganization program. The Republicans complained that changes proposed in the Controller General's duties were a move toward “one-man Government” because it would remove any check upon executive department spending until the money actually had been paid out. The Controller General now performs a preaudit which has enabled him frequently to hold up, proposed Administration expenditures.

‘Dominance’ Charged

“Under the guise of reorganization,” said one Republican resolution, “President Roosevelt has recommended that the quasijudicizal commissions such as the Interstate Commerce Commission, the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission should be merged in and become a part of some one of the regular executive departments of Government. This is a part of his elaborate and far-

reaching plan vastly to increase the | Ve I “structions as yet;* the attendant

executive power to enlarge executive dominance over all phases of governmental activity.” Such commissions as these have been established as agencies of Congress and at least theoretically have been independent of the President although he appoints the commissioners. The Supreme Court upheld the independence of these agencies in a decision two years ago. Mr. Roosevelt sought to compel resignation of Federal Trade Commissioner Humphrey. The Court ruled Humphrey was beyond presidential authority. Senate Democrats have been more active than Republicans in opposing Mr. Roosevelt's Court bill. Some Senate Democrats are joining in Republican opposition to the New Deal wage and hours bill, the relief appropriation and the national planning proposal to set up organizations similar to the Tennessee Valley Authority throughout the nation.

KARABELL ASKS END . TO PAROLE SYSTEM

“Contention is that you have got tc do away with the whole parole system,” said Municipal Judge Charles J. Karabell today in sentencing a paroled convict to two years on the State Penal Farm for

assault and battery with intent to |:

kill. He found James Gordon, 38, an Ohio parolee, guilty of attacking his wife, Bertha, 40, with a beer bottle yesterday after Gordon pleaded not guilty. I Judge Karabell said, “I never was in favor of the parole system. I think you should let the judge make his findings and let them stand. Of course, probation for first offenders is all right. “Parole boards should be very, very careful and strict before anyone is paroled. Major crimes in the past year have been committed by parole violators.”

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TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 1937

‘No Crook’

So Farley Is Allowed to ‘Break Law,” Print Stamp Photos.

Ly United Press WASHINGTON, June 8.—Postmaster General James A. Farley, the philatelists’ pal, defied the law of the land today and published pictures of every American postage stamp ever issued. His stamp pictures, in a 119-page book, are handsome, - even though they may be illegal, unlawful, and illegitimate. That’s because the criminal code says reproduction of postage stamps, by any means whatsoever, is a serious crime. The Secret Service decided the

‘| Postoffice Department was no crook;

that it didn’t think Mr. Farley would do any counterfeiting for profit.

'| Postoffice officials said the legal de-

partment of the Treasury issued an informal dispensation, which ruled in effect: ‘Okay, Mr. Farley, go ahead and break the law. We'll make a special exception for you.” His new book, entitled “A Description of United @ States Postage Stamps,” thus went on sale at the General Printing Office for 25 cents a copy (75 cents for the de luxe edition.)

JEAN HARLOW'S BODY GUARDED

Stars and Fans A Are Denied View of Body; Simple Rites Planned.

Jean Harlow’s life story begins today on Page 15; Editorial, Page 14.

By United Press HOLLYWOOD, June 8.— Movie fans "in working clothes and stars who knew Jean Harlow on Hollywood film lots, were turned away from Pierce Brothers Mortuary today as they sought a glimpse of the glamorous star who died yesterday. A mortuary official said the funeral directors were under strict orders not to admit anyone to the bare room in which Miss Harlow’s body awaits preparations for the fu-

-rieral tomorrow.

“We have not been given final in-

said. “Al we know is that Miss Harlow will be dressed in white. The casket has been picked out. It is a nice one, but not overly expensive. We have _-eceived orders not to allow anyone to see Miss Harlow’s body at present.”

* Mother Wants Simple Rites

‘Mrs. Jean Bello, the star’s mother, was described by friends as clinging to her determination that Miss Harlow’s last rites be simple. The body will be taken from (Turn to Page Three)

HEARING ON JURY GHARGES SATURDAY

Baker, Cancilla Lawyers to Air Accusation.

Attorneys for Joel A. Baker and Peter A. Cancilla will attempt to prove their charges that Prosecutor Herbert M. Spencer, “unlawfully influenced” the Grand Jury to indict the defendants, at a hearing in Criminal Court at 9 a. m. Saturday. The hearing was set yesterday by Special Judge James A. Emmert, Shelbyville, after he overruled the State’s demurrer to the first part of the defense plea in abatement. This forced the defense to present evidence on their charges that the jury was influenced when Baker and Cancilla were indicted on charges of assault and battery with intent to kill Wayne Coy, former State Welfare Director. Judge Emmert warned defense attorneys, however, that “only evidence by the Prosecutor and his deputies would be admissible at the hearing under the law.” He said no (Turn to Page Three)

HERE’S YOUR DIPLOMA, GAMMA .

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APOWER 0.K REPORTED ON PATROL PACT

Plan Provides Extension of Safety Lanes, Exchange Of Guarantees.

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ITALY STRESSES PEACE

Duce’s ‘Spokesman Denies Military Understanding With Germany.

By United Press

LONDON, June 8.—Great Britain, France, Germany and Italy have reached agreement in principle on British proposals to revise the nonintervention plan in the Spanish civil war, it was said authoritatively today. The plan as agreed on in principle, it was said. is: 1. Extension of “safety zones” in which warships of the four powers on neutrality patrol in waters outside Spain might seek shelter for refuelling and supplying. 2. Seeking of guarantees from the Spanish belligerents against molestation of patrol vessels. 3. Immediate consultation among the four powers regarding action to be taken if a patrol ship is attacked.

Italian-German Alliance Denied =

By United Press ROME, June 8.—Field Marshal Werner von Blomberg, German War Minister and No. 1 man in the Nazi military setup, was on’ a vacation cruise to Sicily today, leaving the result of his visit to Premier Benito Mussolini a matter for diplomatic speculation. Before - he left, Virginio Gayda, “mouthpiece” editor of the authoritative newspaper Giornale d'Italia, took ‘occasion to deny that Germany and Italy had reached any new agreements. Also, Baron von Blomberg issued a statement in which he praised the

technical equipment of the Italian

fighting forces highly, and denied his visit had political significance.

Experts Forecast Germany’s Aid

By United Press BERLIN, June 8.—Ezxperts believed today Germany might return to the nonintervention committee and international control system in Spain within a week, under the new understanding among Italy, Germany, Britain and France. It was understood that all outstanding details have been settled between Germany and Britain.

Spanish Towns Reported Bombed

MADRID, June 8.—Loyalist forces reported today Valencia, temporary Spanish capital, had been bombed by Rebel air raiders following a night of bombardment directed against Madrid. The Spanish Press Agency also reported renewed shelling of Bilbao and the loss of lives of many civilian residents of that city.

NEW TRIAL DENIED VICTOR CRICKMORE

Special Judge Adolph Schreiber in Criminal Court today overruled a motion for a new trial filed by Victor Crickmore, convicted last summer of manslaughter in connection with the alleged . fatal stoning of John M. Penny, Kroger Grocery truck driver. Crickmore has 90 days in which to file a Supreme Court appeal. He was one of three men convicted in the case. Gerald Haygood pleaded guilty and is serving a prison term. William Peats, also convicted, has an appeal now pending before the Supreme Court,

1937 ACTS EFFECTIVE

Laws of the 1937, General Assembly went into effect ‘today on proclamation of Governor Townsend. The proclamation followed notification by county clerks they had received copies of the acts.

THE 1937 BIG PARADE . . . . . .

. Entered as Second-Class ¥natter Indianapolis, Ind.

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Mt. Jackson Coach Fare Cut Offered

For the first time in, recent years, a 5-cent bus rate Ior Indianapolis was discussed today before the Public Sori Commission. Tony ' Poparad, | owner of Tony’s Coach Lines, petitioned the Commission to institute the 5-cent fare on_his line between Mt. Jackson and Indianapolis, running on W. Washington St. The Indianapolis Street Railways Co. opposed the proposal, claiming its operation as a pickup line was in violation of its permit. The Tony line picks up passengers for a T-cent fare, the same as carriers of the Street Railway Co. which operates a feeder line from Mt. Jackson. Mr. Poparad charged this feeder line competes - his.

STEEL STRIKE PROBES ASKED

Senate and ‘Moral’ Quiz Demanded; Pickets Are Ordered Disarmed.

By United Press Senatorial and “moral” investigations of the steel strike were demanded today as local authorities in Ohio ordered the disarming. of all pickets in Youngstown. Senator Bridges (R. N. H.) introduced a resolution in the Senate asking appointment of a five-man committee to investigate alleged intereference with U. S. mails by strikers at an Ohio steel mill. Philip Murray, chairman of the Steel Workers Organizing Committee, in Pittsburgh, countered with demand for a Senate probe of the “moral” conduct of both sides in the strike. Murray asked the Bridges resolution to extend to include investigation of “the murder of seven of our members” at Chicago.

Plant Plans to Reopen

Order for the Ohio pickets to disarm coincided with preparations by

Republic Steel to open its Newton, | ‘Mich., subsidiary plant tomorrow.

Frank Purnell, president of Youngstown Sheet & Tube Co., declared that company would reopen plants around Youngstown “when the authorities give our returning workmen and their families “full protection.” Police Chief Carl Olson of Youngstown ordered pickets to cease carrying clubs or other weapons on penalty of arrest on charges of carrying dangerous weapons. = Sheriff Ralph Elser said the “time is close at hand when I may have to issue a similar order” throughout Mahoning County. C. I. O. leaders pressed on their part a demand that Governor Davey of Chio take machine guns away from the steel companies. A Federal court hearing in Cleveland on the petition of the Baltimore & Ohio, Pennsylvania and Erie railroads for a permanent injunction against interference with train service into Republic mills at Warren and Niles, O., was postponed until Friday. Adjt. Gen. Emil F. Marx meantime instructed Mai, Gen. Gilson D. Light of the Chio National Guard, stationed in Youngstown to confer “with the Sheriff and the railroads and to work out some means of protecting railroad property.” A Cleveland Police Court hearing (Turn to Page Three)

VAN CAMP AGREES TO S. W. 0. C. PACT

An agreement with the Steel Workers’ Organizing Committee, a C. 1. O. affiliate, was-signed today by the Van Camp Hardware & Iron Co., 401 W. Maryland St., State Labor Commissioner Thomas Hutson announced. This pact, which affects 260 employees, establishes the union as exclusive bargaining agent, provides a 5 cents an hour wage increase and grants seniority rights and vacations with pay, Mr. Hutson said. James Robb, S. W. O. C. field representative, signed for the union and P. B. Martindale, company vice president, for the plant.

The big parade for home has started. Here’s Miss Roberta Conreaux waving farewell to sorority sisters at the Delta Delta Delta house as she leaves for Anderson, ; :

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CHIEF TO LAUNCH TRAFFIC SURVEY AS SAFETY MOVE

Public Opinion Held Best Curb on Rising Death Toll.

38500 IN 1936

Cocktail Hour Blamed In Late Afternoon Tragedies.

By JANE STAFFORD (Copyright, 1937, by Science Service)

ATLANTIC CITY, N. J, June 8.—A moral awakening of the general public is needed to cut down the huge and (rising {toll of automobile accidents, Dr. Claire L. Straith, Detroit, told members of the American Medical Association

here this morning. | | During the past year, he pointed out, 38,500 persons lost their lives Lin such accidents, and- 110,000 were permanently disabled. Neither laws regulating driving nor engineering designs for safer motor cars can do as much as public opinion to cut down this toll, Dr. Smith said. * “Laxity in granting driving permits to the physically and mentally handicapped, failure to punish adequately the traffic offenders and granting of permits to chronic violators—all these serve to handicap the efforts of safety engineers and traffic experts who are confronted with the impossible task of making a powerful machine foolproof for fools,” he went on.

“Cocktail Hour” Accidents

Dr. Straith also commented on the increase in accidents during the cocktail hour in late afternoon and late at night “after the brawl is over.” The passenger who rides next to the driver gets the worst of the injuries, Dr. Straith said. Fully threefourths of the more serious crushing face injuries under his care are sustained by young women who occupy the front seat beside the driver. Dr. Straith warned against the dangers of hasty transportation and manipulation of the victim of an accident. “Except in the exigency of a severe life-threatening hemorrhage, the patient in shock had best be kept quiet and warm at the roadside or in a nearby dwelling rather than be bundled posthaste to a distant hospital, even by ambillance,” he said.

1937 and 1936 Traffic

Toll at Same Level For the first time this year, Marinn County's traffic toll today failed to exceed that of 1936. Sixty-seven persons were killed between Jan. 1 and June 8 last year, the same number of 1937 fatalities recorded to date. - Three persons were injured slightly last night when the car in which they were riding collided with a trackless trolley at Delaware and Wyoming Sts. They were treated at City Hospital.

BUREAU FORECASTS

SHOWERS, CLOUDY LOCAL TEMPERATURES 6a. m... 63 10 a.m... 75 9am... 65 11am... 8 a. m... 68 12 (noon). 77 9am... 7 1pm... 78

The Weather Bureau forecast partly cloudy weather today, with thundershowers probable for tonight or tomorrow. It is to be somewhat cooler to-

morrow, the Bureau said.

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Diagramming of Car Accident Scenes Is.Planned.

ASKS NEW LAWS

Morrissey Would Put Mishaps in Felony Classification.

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~ Mayor Kern and Police Chief Morrissey today conferred with the Safety Board on ways to reduce Marion County’s traffic accidents and

death toll.

The Mayor announced that Chief Morrissey is to proceed with plans for an extensive traffic survey om accident causes.’ The Chief said he would establish a record sytem, with diagrams of” all accidents. An experienced per son will direct the system, he said. Mayor Kern said the only survey made previously was by WPA workers and City Police, and that ne survey ever had been made by

trained observers.

Has Expert in Mind Chief Morrissey has planned the riew setup some time, he said, but had been awaiting the arrival of Lieut. Frank Kreml, traffic expert. Mr. Kreml’s visit is not definite now, and it was decided to proceed ' without him, the Chief said. The Chief said he “has a man in mind” to direct the survey, but dee clined fo name him. The City is to follow Lieut. Kreml’s four-point program of accie dent reduction. Safety education, Mayor Kern said, has been “preity well taken care of.” He said there are few if any “specific. hazards” in Indianapolis. Enforcement is weakened by lack of the necessary police personnel, the Mayor said. Chief Morrissey added that the enforcement probe lem is complicated by Indiana law, which provides that officers can make- no arrests in an accident unless they themselves see ‘the wreck or get affidavits from witnesses, a difficult procedure.

Claims Death Reduced

Saying that accident cases usue ally are treated as misdemeanors, the Chief recommended they be classed as felonists. Thus arrests could be made when: officers are not eye witnesses, he said. The chief claimed that deaths have been cut down since the March jaywalking campaign. At the Safety Board meeting, recommendation was received from Francis Powers, safety lane director, that an ordinance be passed proe viding permanent periodic auto ine spection. Mr. Powers said that one in four Indianapolis cars in opera= tion have defective brakes. The Board announced that by next week, pedestrian “walk” signs will replace the yellow “caution” light on 32 traffic signals on Washe Alabama St. and Senate Ave.

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