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VOLUME 49—NUMBER 210

CHICAGO FIRM T0 TRANSFER FACTORY HERE

Stewart-Warner Negotiates With Trustees for Marmon Plant.

2000 TO BE EMPLOYED

Refrigerators Will Be Built; Annual Payroll Set At $3,000,000.

Indianapolis’ industrial expansion program took another step forward today with the announcement that the Stewart-Warner Corp. of Chicago would open a new plant

here. Negotiations for the purchase of Marmon Plant 2, for establishment of its refrigerator manufacturing operations, are nearly completed, company officials said. Operations are expected to begin about March 1, 1938. When working at full force, the plant will employ about 2000 persons, with an estimated annual payroll of $3,000,000. Meanwhile, construction work continued on the new $4,000,000 International Harvester Co, plant on Brookville Road. It will employ an estimated 4000 men when completed.

Acquired From Trustees

Title to the old Marmon property is to be taken in the name of the Stewart-Warner Corp. of Indiana, for which incorporation papers are to be filed tomorrow with the Secretary of State, Frederick E. Schortemeier, attorney representing the purchaser here, announced. By the purchase the new corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of the parent concern, will take over 92 acres of land and buildings aggregating 539,000 square feet of floor space. Necessity for expansion to meet the growing demand for products, already taxing operations of the Chicago unit to full capacity, occasioned purchase of the property here, J. E. Otis, Stewart-Warner president, announced in Chicago.

The property is being acquired from the trustees of the Marmon Motor Co., who took title in Federal Court WAder reorganization proceedings. Proceeds of the sale are to be held for Marmon creditors, Mr. Schortemeier said. Mr. Otis said details of transferring refrigerator operations here have not yet been worked out, but most of the employees in the Chicago unit will be offered jobs. Those not able to move are to be given employment in the Chicago plants, so far as possible, he added. Rehabilitation of the four buildings to be occupied here, and installation of machinery and operations will take several months, officials said.

Largest of Three Plants

The property acquired here was the largest of the Marmon Co.'s three plants. There are four onestory brick buildings. The largest measures 800 by 536 feet. Two others have approximately 8500 and 84 200 square feet of space, respectively. In addition, there is a steam plant served by a 500-ton coal hopper. The buildings adjoin the Indianapolis Union Railway Co, a spur of which runs to the plant's loading dock, which has space for 33 cars. In announcing the negotiations, Mr. Otis said: “It is our intention to transfer all refrigerator manufacturing operations from Chicago to our new plant in Indianapolis. Our Chicago plants have been running at a practical maximum capacity, and, to meet an increasing demand for our products and to carry out plans for new lines, we found that more space must be had, and in much less time than it would take to find a suitable site and build a factory. “The Indianapolis plant is ideally suited to our manufacturing operations, is favorably located in relation to supplies of raw materials (Turn to Page Three)

DENIES NEW TRIAL FOR EDITH MAXWELL

RICHMOND, Va, Nov. 11 (U, P.) ~The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals today denied the plea of Edith Maxwell, pretty mountain school teacher, for a third trial on charges of slaying her father in a quarrel that followed his attempts to discipline her for staying out late at night, The court affirmed the 20-year prison sentence imposed by the Wise County Circuit Court. Her attorneys have indicated their next step will be to petition Governor George C. Perry for a pardon.

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House Construction Aid Proposed to Attract New Capital.

By THOMAS L. STOKES Times Special Writer WASHINGTON, Nov. 11.—President Roosevelt, in co-operation with

business, working out a program for stimulation of private housing as the major means of injecting new funds into the capital market to check the downward trend. As formulated at a prolonged White House conference, this program calls for amendments to the Federal Housing Administration Act—enacted early in the New Deal for insurance of mortgages—to lift restrictions which have somewhat impeded the flows of funds into housing ventures. One proposed amendment would affect title No. 3 of the law, which provides for creation of national mortgage associations to buy and sell Government-guaranteed mortgages. Not a single such association has been set up. The reason is that this has not been regarded as a profitable enterprise because of the limit fixed upon issuance of notes, bonds and debentures, which under the Jaw is 12 times the capital stock. The proposed amendment would increase this with 20 times the capital stock suggested as the proper limit, This section of the act has (Tarn to Page Three)

DALHOVER SENT T0 LAKE COUNTY

Trial for Murder of State Officer Set for U. S. Court in Hammond.

James Dalhover, “trigger man” of the Al Brady gang, will be taken to Hammond tomorrow to face trial for the murder of State Policeman Paul Minneman, Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell ordered his transfer from Marion County Jail today after receiving a certified copy of the murder indietment returned by a Federal jury in South Bend. He was taken to the Marshal's office handcuffed to Deputy U. 8. Marshal Julius Wischer, While waiting to be taken into court he remarked: “I guess it's going to be my neck. When I go there will be only one left.” Authorities said he was referring to Charles Geisking, another gang member now in Ohio penitentiary. Asked if he would plead guilty he changed from his serious in and said: “I don't know. I'll have to serve a couple a months anyway. I dont know whether it would make any difference.” He will be tried under a Federal statute providing the death penalty for murder while escaping from robbery of a Federal bank.

PAIR SWINDLES GARY WOMAN OF $15,500

Then Disappear.

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 11 (U. P).— Four $1 bills wrapped in yesterday's newspaper and the memory of a meeting with two men who promised to double their money were all that remained today of the $15500 life savings of a 55-year-old Gary, Ind. woman and her 30-year-old steel worker son.

The small fortune disappeared with the two men, whom they knew only as “Mr. Miller” and “Mr. Smith,” Mrs. Mary Seffron and her so, John, told detectives last night. The woman said Mr. Smith produced a traveling bag supposedly containing $37.000 and promised to double the Seffrons’ money if they would turn it over to him “for good | faith.” | After Mrs. Seffron turned over the money, both men departed, leaving the traveling bag as “security.” When the men did not return after | a reasonable wait the mother and son opened the bag and discovered the fraud.

Government officials and leaders of | industry and finance, is |

Men Promise to Double It,

Home Building Program,

ending and

Budget Balance U. S. Aim : di

Congress Heads Promise Support to Treasury Economy Plan.

(Another Story, Page 17; Editorial, Page 18; Text of Morganthau Address, Page 20)

By LYLE C. WILSON United Press Staff Correspondent WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (U. P). —Congressional spokesmen today promised support for Administration plans outlined by Secretary of Treasury Morgenthau to put the prakes on spending as an aid to palancing the budget and stimulating business. President Roosevelt occupied himself with preparations for the special session of Congress, opening Monday, which is expected to crystalize the Administrations program for halting the threat of a business recession. He saw conferees on farm legislation, wagehours and tax revision. Senators VanNuys (D. Ind), Byrd (D. Va.), Thomas (D. Okla.), Borah (R. Ida), and Hatch (D. N. M.)., voiced approval of budgetbalancing plans. Secretary of Treasury Morgenthau, a qualified spokesman for President Roosevelt, presented before the Academy of Political Science in New York a preview of a balanced economy budget for 19381939. Mr. Roosevelt in Washington organized a big business committee charged to tempt millions or billions ot dollars of private capital into a sudden splurge of housing construction. President Roosevelt arranged to discuss three legislative issues in White House Conference today. Speaker of the House William Bankhead was scheduled for a conference on farm legislation, President William Green of the American Federation of Labor made an appointment to present the Federation's views on wages-hours legislation, and Rep. Frank H. Buck (D. Cal), members of the House tax subcommittee called to submit views on tax revision. Congressional sentiment appeared to be swinging toward capital gains and possibly corporation reserve tax revision as a gesture of goodwill toward business and finance.

Political Problems Involved Secretary Morgenthau’s public break with the free spenders raised immediate political problems. Mr. Roosevelt's formal indorsement of his recommendations would strain White House ties with many New Deal Democrats and with such independent hig spenders as the La Follette brothers of Wisconsin. There was no specific promise in Secretary Morgenthau's speech on modification of the capital gains and losses tax, or the levy on corporation funds which are not distributed as dividends. But Secretary Morgenthau balked at higher taxes, There was a hint the Treasury would recommend lower income tax exemptions to swell the number of low-bracket pavers, New Policy Is Seen Developments indicate Mr. Roosevelt has decided Federal “pump priming” now must be abandoned, the budget balanced, business confidence restored and private capital persuaded into active service—to speed industrial activity and create jobs. Secretary Morgenthau checked rumors of a general retreat with the statement that the Administration would continue to seek a wider dis- | tribution of the national income. Secretary Morgenthau defined an economy objective of $700,000,000 to balance the budget. Secretary Morgenthau said that sum should be saved next year by reducing appropriations for public highways, public works, unemployment relief, Civilian | Conservation Corps and agriculture.

HOPE FOR PEACE HELD BY WOMEN’S LEADER

KOKOMO, Nov. 11 (U. P).— Despite the present critical world military situation, the outlook for peace “is not wholly dark,” Mrs. Leonard Smith, chairman of the foreign policy department, Indiana League of Women Voters, said today at a regional meeting. “In these years there has been a mobilization of world desire for peace and a growing consciousness which condemns aggression,” she asserted. Mrs. Smith agreed that world peace machinery set up since the World War has had its failures but the fact that it exists at all “is a step ahead,” she said.

MANILA, Territory of Hawaii, Nov. 11 (U. P).—A typhoon cut | through the heart of the Island of Luzon tonight, spreading death and | destruction along the Philippine Archipelago. Five were known dead, 32 were

14 missing, 3000 were made homeless

and 15 persons were hospitalized. Casualties and damage were greatest in outlying areas of Manila where flimsy houses were destroyed. Of the missing, 26 were members of the crew of the fishing boa"

the Malaya, craft,

another fishing

The boats capsized in the heavy!

swells that stirred Manila Bay. Only one man was known to have escaped from the Perla. Twenty.

5 Dead and 32 Missing as Typhoon Hits Philippines

| lands communications were disrupt (ed. Shipping suffered heavily.

| Nome Storm Blows Itself Out

NOME, Alaska, Nov. 11 (U. P) — A storm that caused approximately $160,000 damage to Nome subsided today. A gale that lashed sleet and rain upon the town and its 1200

| residents apparently had blown it-

self out.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 1937

CONFLICTS THREATEN T0 EMBROIL WORLD AS ARMISTICE IS MARKED; ENGLAND'S MON

CITY MAY END SMOKE OFFICE;

FUNDS LACKING

Discontinuance in Three Months Likely, Combustion Engineer Says.

CONSIDER FINANCE PLEA

Health Officials Warn of

Pneumonia Danger Caused by Soot.

(Editorial, Page 18)

As the city recovered today from one of the worst smoke clouds in its history, City Combustion Engineer J. W. Clinehens said the Smoke Abatement Department would be forced to discontinue its activities in about three months because of insufficient funds. Although abatement laws have been on the statute books since 1898, he said, it was not until last January that a combustion engineer was hired. In April, former Mayor Kern obtained a grant of $9000 from the WPA. Mr, Clinehens said there are 14 WPA men in the office and indicated the Mayor's Committee on Smoke Abatement might ask additional funds before the expiration of WPA July 1. At the same time, he pointed out that a year’s survey of soot conditions in the city was begun in September and it would be necessary to complete it to get adequate data.

Health Warnings Issued

Meanwhile, Dr. Charles Myers, City Hospital superintendent, and Dr. Herman G. Morgan, Health Board secretary, warned against the dangers of smoke causing pneumonia. Edward Eckstein, South Side Civie League president, prepared to inaugurate a campaign against the evil “if it gets any worse.” Dr. Myers painted a grim picture of pneumonia patients wavering between life and death. “After nine days a pneumonia patient reaches a crisis when he needs every bit of oxygen possible. If there is smoke, the windows have to be closed and even then it comes through. This irritates the throat and starts a cough, weakening the patient, It may prevent recovery.”

Aid Is Requested A number of calls were received

by the Health Board inquiring what

to do about the smoke. Dr. Morgan said the only thing he knew to advise was to put up muslin over windows. This, he said keeps out carbon as well as anything. Mr. Clinehans warned that other smoke clouds were likely to occur if the same condition exists. Speculating as to the future work of the department if additional funds are not obtained, he said the “office could continue to operate with two or three men but that slow progress would be made. “Smoke abatement experts have estimated it takes about $5000 for every 50,000 population to operate a good department. This would mean about $30,000 a year for Indiapolis.” The department has issued about 35 warnings to industrial concerns to change either combustion method or type of coal.

REPEAL OF FEDERAL PROFITS TAX STUDIED

House Body Considers New Revenue Sources.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (U. P). —The House Ways and Means Tax Subcommittee today discussed advisability of repealing .the capital stock and excess profits taxes as an aid to business and investigated revenue possibilities from an estimated $56,000,000,000 in tax-exempt securities. Chairman Fred M. Vinson (D. Ky.), announced the committee had considered a new formula for obtaining revenue from tax-exempt income without actually taking it. He had no estimate on the amount the new formula would yield but said repeal of the capital stock and excess profits taxes would save core porations an estimated $140,000,000 a year. Senator VanNuys (D. Ind.) today

- | said he was drafting an amendment

to the undistributed profits surtax to exempt funds used for expansion. payment of dividends on preferred stock, retirement of debts and similar expenditures. Senator VanNuys said he was working in co-operation with several other senators. He was uncer. tain whether it would be possible to obtain action on the amendment at the special session.

WARMER WEATHER IS FORECAST HERE

TEMPERATURES

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Partly cloudy and warmer weather tonight and tomorrow was forecast by the Weather Bureau. A bright sun greeted Armistice Day marchers at noon but clouds soon overcast the sky. Temperatures are to be abou normal tomorrow, the bureau

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on Monument Circle.

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Times Photo,

High school boys, gay in their R. 0. T. C. uniforms, drop their shiny rifles “at ease,” to reflect on the events of 19 years ago, and ponder what the future holds for

them.

Two minutes of silence—and then they marched on, smiling and gay again.

Asylum

Inma te Disrup ts British Rites;

F. D. R. Takes Lead in U. S. Observance

Legion Head and War Aid

Speak at Arlington Shrine Services.

WASHINGTON, Nov, 11 (U, P). —President Roosevelt placed a simple wreath of white chrysanthemums today upon the tomb of America’s Unknown Soldier, marking the 19th anniversary of Armistice Day. No words were spoken by the President as he stood with bowed head at the white marble catafalque in Arlington Cemetery where the unknown member of the Amerfcan Expeditionary Forces is buried. Flanked by officers of the Army and Navy and squads of the three branches of the armed services— Army, Navy and Marines—Mr, Roosevelt stood at stiff attention as a bugler sounded taps. National Commander Daniel J. Doherty of the American Legion and Louis Johnson, Assistant Secretary of War, were principal speakers at the Arlington ceremonies.

Day of Rededication

“This day of glorious recollection,” said Commander Doherty, “is also a day of rededication to the task of making permanent the blessings of peace. “We can pay no greater honor, no more sincere tribute to our departed and to our disabled coms= rades than to bring to attainment the ideals for which they fought, suffered and died. These ideals envisioned the banishment of war and the enthronement of an enduring peace.” Mr. Doherty said the Legion would press its drive for enactment of measures providing for equal drafting of men and capital in wartinie, abolition of profits from war, adequate national defense and rigid enforcement of neutrality. Mr. Johnson said that while wars rage on other continents, and other world powers are engaged in costly armament races, the United States maintains a small but efficient national defense solely to maintain peace in this country.

“Use No Force”

“In our relations with other nations we use no force,” he said. “We make no threats. We do not interfere in the internal affairs of others. We arbitrate. We conciliate. We eo-gperate. We encourage the reduction ‘and limitation of over-

burdening military armaments,

‘BRITISH TO FIRE I

JAPANESE ATTACK

Tokyo General Makes Threat At ‘Interference.’

LONDON-<If Japanese forces attack International Settlement in Shanghai, the British forces will open fire, official sources saids SHANGHAI—Tension rises between Japanese and British as British forces intercept Japanese supply boat. Japanese general makes threats to take steps against interference. WASHINGTON—Germany and Japan are believed to be trying to evolve a coup to oust Generalissimo Chiang Kai-shek and bring in Nazi Germany as a mediator to induce China and Japan to make peace. BRUSSELS — Nine-Power parley may abandon diplomatic efforts in Far Eastern war to bring ‘“‘pressure” on Japan.

LONDON, Nov. 11 (U. P)., — If | Japanese forces attack the Interna- ( tional Settlement in Shanghai, the British will open fire immediately, it was stated today in connection with reports of threats by Japanese Gen. Twane Matsui to “take steps.” While no official cognizance has been taken of the Japanese com-mander-in-chief’s statement, it was officially reiterated that British commanders have the fullest powers to take the strongest action to protect the Settlement, ®

Charge British Stopped

Japanese Boat SHANGHAI, Nov. 11! (U. P).— Chinese forces fled in complete rout west of Shanghai tonight while foreign circles apprehensively watched ruthless Japanese mopping up activities, which were accompanied by threats to “take steps” against any interference. Tension between British Guards on the International Settlement (Turn to Page Three)

All stock and commodity exchanges in the United States were closed today in observance of Armistic Day. Livestock markets remain open. (Page 21).

Escaped Fugitive Shouts ‘Down With War’ and Lunges at King.

LONDON, Nov, 11 (U. P.).—An escaped inmate of an asylum caused a furore today at the Armistice Day memorial at the Cenotaph, attended by the King and Queen, other mem-

bers of the Royal Family and the highest ranking officials. The man, Stanley Storey, broke through the police ranks as the two minutes of silence started, shouting incoherent phrases such as “Down with war,” “No more war” and “This is hypocrisy.” Police pounced on him and gagged him into silence. His shouts went out over the empire by radio, and distant watchers saw the scene by television.

Made Move for Lynching

The crowd made a move to lynch Storey but police hustled him to safety. He was held for observation. The House of Commons was informed that the was not armed and was merely deranged. Sir Samuel Hoare, Home Secretary, announced that Storey, when questioned, protested that “I had no intention of making an attack on the King or anyone else.” Sir Samuel said the man is suffering from delusions and is under observation, and that there was no question of criminal proceedings. His shout broke the solemn two minutes’ silence before the monument to Great Britain's 1,000,000 World War dead. He stumbled, recovered and kept on toward the King, near the center of the hollow square formed by the guards of honor from the fighting services, shouting: “This is the last Armistice service! There will be another war! “How can you do this when you are deliberately conniving at another war?”

Police Knock Man Dqwn

The disturber was within 10 feet of the King, lunging forward, one arm now raised in a gesture of denunciation, when police knocked him down. Queen Elizabeth, with MotherQueen Mary in a balcony of the Home Office overlooking the scene, paled and clutched at her throat. A policeman stuck his fist into the disturber’s mouth as they held him on the pavement, but already (Turn to Page Three)

> City Halts Activities To Pay Homage to | Heroes.

VETERANS MARCH

Army Units, R. O. T, C. Take Part in Celebration.

(Editorial, Page 17; Mrs. Ferguson, Page 18.)

Half the world observed the 19th anniversary of the World War Armistice today as part of the other half struggled in new conflicts that constantly threaten to spread to all parts of the globe. Today's anniversary found the principal nations of the world, including the United States, spending more on armaments than they spent on their entire national budgets prior to 1914, President Roosevelt led the nae tion's observance of the Armistice. At 2 minuites before 11 he placed a wreath on the tomb of the Une known Soldier and at 11 public observances started in all parts of the United States, Pa In London, an unidentified man was seized as he lunged toward King George VI at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, shouting against war. In Paris, the exiled Duke of Windsor spent the day in his hotel after a reported snub by the

British chaplain of St. George's Church there,

War Thunders On

Meanwhile, war thundered on in both China and Spain. The JapaNese forced their way deeper ' into Shanghai. In Washington, Louis A. Johnson, assistant Secretary of War, issued figures placing the cost of the nae tional defense at $5 for each man, woman and child in the country, This, he reported, compared to an estimated $33 per capita in - Soviet Russia, $23 in France, $15 in Great Britain, $14 in Italy, $8 in Germany and $8 in Japan, prior to its current war with China.

Army Units Lead R. 0. T. C. in Parade

In a chilled atmosphere and under gray skies, Reserve Officers’ Traine ing Corps units from Indianapolis high schools marched through ths downtown streets today celebrating the Armistice that was signed before most of them were born. They were led by several Army units from Ft. Harrison, which marched with bayonets fixed, and followed by veterans, many of whom marched in civilian clothes and open formation. Between the Army marchers and the first contingent of R. O. T. C. was a section of motorized Army equipment from the Fort. Marchers Halt and Bow Heads From the Circle Tower and the Electric Building floated ticker tape and improvised confetti as the marchers rounded the Monument. At 10:58 a. m. a bomb went off from the top of the Merchants Bank Building. All marchers halted. For two minutes they stood at attention with heads bowed, Muffled drums from each musical unit and the sounding of taps from each bugler was the only sound‘to be heard. All public conveyances halted for one minute at 11 a, m. Banks and all public offices were closed here. Schools remained open and proegrams were scheduled in every building.

Many Events Arranged

A luncheon was held in the Hotel Antlers sponsored by Voiture 145, Forty and Eight. Other individual social events scheduled were: Service Post, 128, American Legion, pitch-in supper, dancing and cards in the Oaklandon Hall toenight; combined installation ceremonies of the Burns-West-Striebech posts, Veterans of Foreign Wars, at post hall, Denny and Washington Sts, at 8 p. m.; Drum and Bugle Corps, Tillman H. Harpole Post, American Legion, military ball, 9 p. m. at 427 Indiana Ave.; United States Veterans’ Hospital observe ance, 2:15 p. m, Last Man's Club dinner, Hotel Antlers; United States Naval Veterans, Severin Hotel, Indianapolis Youth City and American Student Union, Y. M. C. A, 8 p. m.; Hay-ward-Barcus Post, American Legion, World War Memorial, 7:45 p. m.

CITIZENS ARE URGED TO REJOIN RED CROSS

Mayor Boetcher today issued a formal proclamation, urging Ine dianapolis citizens to renew their membership in the Red Cross. The annual roll call campaign, which started officially today, is to continue to Thanksgiving Day. “It is not necessary for me to remind citizens that the work of the Red Cross is a vital contribution to our community welfare.” the Mayor said, ss