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‘drawal—County Assessor

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J ewett in

Congressional Race; Fritz Fights Gordon

Paul Russe Seeks Cohinty) Clerk Post; 40 Others Enter Primary.

Charles W. Jewett, Republican ‘eader and former Mayor, today was ‘formally in the race for the 12th District onal nomination.: At the same time, Paul Russe,

real estate dealer and former Deputy County Treasurer, would seek the Democratic nomina(jon for County Clerk. Forty -other candidates announced or filed for other offices. - Mr. Jewett, the only candidate who has announced for the Repubican Co! onal nomination, was indorsed last week by leaders of several Republican groups. They also indorsed Walter Pritch-

- ard for Mayor, but Mr. Pritchard

subsequently announced for the Criminal Court bench race, and

Herman C. Wolff, also reported fo have the support of party chiefs, announced for Mayor. -

Three File for Congress

Two Republicans filed for Congress, Eighth District. They were Henry R. Kissling, Oriole, and Hilbert Bennett, Rockport. Noble J. Johnson, Terre Haute, Republican, filed for Congress, Sixth District. Criminal Court Judge Frank P. Baker, Democrat, filed for renomination; Harrison White, 705 E. 13th St., Republican, filed for Juvenile Court judge, and George R. Jeffrey, Republican, for Superior Court 2. Candidates filing for State Representative included: Democrats—Dr. George L. Perry, Portland, for Jay County; Hardin

' 3, Linke, Columbus, for Bartholo-

new County; David A. Walter, Cosumbia City, for Allen and Whitley ounties; Irving Garnitz, South 3end, for St. Joseph County; Louis M. Kruzan, Terre Haute, for Vigo Sounty; Alton H. Hartley, Portland, Zor Jay County; J. Earl McCurdy,

a Porte, for La Porte and Stark

Jounties;. Albert McCoy, Ahderson, “or Hancock and Madison Counties; William P. Castner, Holton, for ypley and Switzerland Tounties; Shilo W. Journey, Portland, for Jay Dounty, and C.Edward Wittenmyer, Bicknell, for Knox County. Republicans—Herbert E. Fisher,

fe for Lake County; Ray-

nd S. Bugh, Bedford, for Lawce County; Wayne O. Adams, ¥suncie, for Delaware County; Aharles W. Ashley, Boonville, for aiosey, Vanderburgh and Warrick ties; Charles A. Schull, Can-

‘nalton, for Perry and Spencer Coun-

is; Benjamin PF. Harris, Richrweond, for Union and Wayne Coun-

ties, .and Caisey A. Wachowiak, -Czary, for Lake County.

Filing for State Senator were John J. Kincaid, Tailorsville, Democrat, ‘or Bartholomew, Decatur, Frank in and Union Counties; Edward F. Alles, Mt. Vernon, Democrat, for 2ose¥.. -Vandenburgh and Warrick and C. G. (Dick) Ballard, cknell, Democrat, for Knox and Davies Counties. : D. W. Vorhies Files

7 Democrats filing for County and

“Township offices included: Dow W. Vorhies, County Commissioners’ oresident, for renomination, Third District; Hollie B. Dame, | Lowell Ave., Warren Township| Justice of the Peace; Clarence ges, Cumberland, Warren To

Box 480, for - County Soveph C. Hittle Easedore

Foley, Board; Edwin Champer, R. Box 265, Decatur Advisory Fred R. Eastwood, 3426 W. gan St.,, Wayne Township Assessor; Carl H. Buddenbaum, 1923 E. 62d 8t., City Council, First District. Leo X. Smith, ‘Democrat and former State Senator, announced his candidacy for the Superior Court 1 nomination. Lewis R. Doll anngunced for Perry Township Trustee. .. Two candidates annouriced withRobert Sloan, who was seeking renomination, and Hezzie B. Pike, Republican, for Superior Court 4. Mr. Sloan, serving his eighth year as Assessor, said he left the race because of his health. His place on the ticket may be taken by one of his deputies, John J. Broden, 3737 College Ave. Mr. Pike withdrew in favor of John F. Engelke. Lawyer Here 20 Years

Mr. Smith, a World War veteran, has practiced law here 20 years. He lives at 5613 University Ave. For

. several years he has been Center “Township attorney. Shortly after

the World War, he organized a naturalization class and gave free instruction to more than 3000 persons. to 3 help them become citizens. Mr. prietor of a service station at Madison Ave. Mr. Jewett was Mayor from 1918 to 1922, defeating Samuel Lewis Shank in the Republican primary. In the election, he defeated Mr. Shank, running as an independent, and Dick Miller, Democratic nomi-

nee. £ : “Constructive Action” In his announcement, he said in

Party will pre-

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Poderatiin Head Says Senate Aspirant Is “Too C. I. 0.”

By DANIEL M. KIDNEY Times Staft Writer WASHINGTON, March 29.— American Federation of Labor affiliates in Indiana do not want Alex

because “he is too close to

Gordon to be the Democratic nomi- | Si nee to succeed Senator VanNuys| ES

the C. I. 0.” Adolph Fritz, State Federation of Labor secretary, . said here today.

us,” Mr. Fritz added. “The C. I O. condemned him, but I can’t see why. The Supreme Court, fight was not a labor matter.. So far as I can see it must be because he was against the sitdown strikes. In my opinion, he should have been against them, as such tactics are unlawful and unjustified.” : Mr. Gordon, an announced candidate for Senator VanNuys’ seat, long has been a legislative representative of the Brotherhood of Railway Enginemen and Firemen, and is a member of the Indiana Unemployment Compensation Board. The national railway labor executives have announced a “hands off” policy in the Indiana senatorial tight. “While we are not for Mr. Gordon, neither do we want Samuel Jackson,” Mr. Fritz said. “All labor is against him.” A life-long Democrat, Mr. Fritz said he would not object to Governor Townsend himself being a candidate as “he is a good progressive.” In the tiff between Sheriff Ray and the Marion County Democratic organization over the proposed plan to nominate Reginald Sullivan for Mayor, Mr. Fritz favors Mr, .Sullivan.

Young Demoorals’ Open

Convention Friday TERRE. HAUTE, March 29 AU. P.).—Young Democratic Clubs” of Indiana - will hold their biennial convention here Friday and Saturday. Two thousand are expected to attend. Governor Townsend will speak at a banquet Friday evening. Alvin C. Johnson of Indianapolis, president, will be toastmaster. Eugene Mosely Jr., Louisville, former president of the Young Democrats of Kentucky, will deliver the keynote address in the Indiana State Teachers College gymnasium Saturday morning.

were defeated by patriots of- both parties, who could not be intimidated or allured by threats of subsidies. “At this very hour in the Senate of the United States, the President is making clear to the nation his definition of ‘democracy’ by forcing through the Senate by threat and Saver he most | autocratic law ever resen ngress b, =. ministration. . 2 yu =

terested in recovery. It has not been concerned about reforms in the business system. Its ‘real objective’ has been to wreck the American business system, rebuild the Government and ‘erect on the ruins of the past, a new structure.’ “In this campaigh the ‘real obJectives’ of the New Deal will be unmasked and the people will have a clear vision of the road that lies

: before us.

“If nominated by the Republicans of this district as their candidate for Congress, I will devote all of my time and energy to a vigorous cam- . | paign in an effort to convince the citizens of this community that our welfare as individuals depends upon

d; | the preservation of our constitu-

tional free government and the American business system.” Mr. Russe, who lives at 4014 Carrollton Ave, never has held an elective office, and said he desires only one term as Clerk. He was named deputy Clerk by the late John Rauch, serving in Superior Courts 3 and 4. He served as bookkeeper: in the City Controller’'s office and later was employed by the School Board. He entered the real estate business 12 years ago, and was appointed depty County Treasurer six years ago, serving under Timothy P. Sexton and William E. Clauer. He sought nomination as First District County commissioner in the 1936 pri-

any defeated candidate. Registrations Reach 15,000

Thomas §S. Meeker, Democrat, who filed for Sheriff, is a former Democratic city chairman, serving from 1921 to 1925. He has never held public office’ before. A number of years ago he ran for Mayor, opposing Joseph E. Bell. He is a nephew of James H. Rice, former State Auditor, and James B. Ryan, State Treasurer many years ago. | Deputy registration clerks move today into the townships to set p Jranch Pogisuation omiges: Bre 5 e city will open i Thursday, Friday and Sa ys but for only one day in each Io Ca - tion except Lockefield Gardens. = Approximately -15,000 voters. have ] registered or transferred their reg istration 50 far, William P. Fi

registratio; i ET y ore onday %; the deadline, ; : Yesterday was the busiest day : far. in the Gourt House office. : proximately 500 cards’ were received

is offioss; to' be oben until’ rare St Now Augusta, Law ‘Speedway City, - May " 200 row, branches are to be oper :

Nim 2 Nore, St. and |

“The New Deal has not been in-

mary, polling .the most: votes of |

“So far as his labor record goes, | ## Senator VanNuys is all right with |;

Times Photo.

Pour sthonlboss %.Plaiving on ‘the banks’ of Fall Oresk west of the College Ave. bridge today found the body of Holger Johnson, Indian~

apolis attorney, in the water.

The youths are- (left to right): Jerry

Johnson, 13, of 2062 Park Ave.; Raymond: Meador, 15, of 2335 Guilford Ave.; Calvin Meador, 13, and “Bobby Myers, 10, of 2400 Guilford Ave.

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Chinese Report Big Victories;

Hoover Expects

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astonishing advance they had made in the Northeast—T70 miles in four days—the civil war was in its final phase. Insurgent aviators ‘were reported to have observed white flags flying all over Lerida and the Rebel radio asserted that urgent orders had been given for evacuation of all civilians from the city. A report published by the London Daily Express alleged that Gen. Sebastian Pozas, Loyalist commander in chief in the northeast, had been relieved of his command.

Hoover Sees Chance

For Peace in Europe

NEW YORK, March 29 (U. P.).— Former President Herbert Hoover returned today from an extensive tour of Europe and recommended that the neutrality law be repealed and that the President be given authority to determine America’s relationship with warring nations. Mr. Hoover returned on the French liner Normandie. he believed that there was no imMediate prospect of ‘an European

VeThe spirit I found: after visiting 14 countries was one of defense and not offense,” he said. Calls . Statesmen Able. He believed that European statesmen were “pretty able in getting

past the rocks,” and that they were

working hard. tor “Despite there is always the chance to avoid war,” he ssid. “I not feel that |” the possibility of rg Peace is at

all hopeless.” As for permitting the President

broader authority in neutrality pol“Neutrality:

icies, Mr. Hoover said: is about as dynamic as war itself. No one can anticipate what future conditions: may be, or what tactics may be necessary to maintain neutrality.” He said that “the. idea of main-

taining peace by economic force is |

certainly dead, and I have the impression‘ that the present ‘rearmament is more likely to mean a readjustment of the balance of power in Europe than anything else.”

Nine Nations Ac Accept

U. S. Refugee Plan

| WASHINGTON, March 29 (U.P). —Nine foreign Governments have

responded favorably to Secretary of |.

State Cordell Hull's proposal that a'special international committee be

| set up to aid political emigres from |

Austria and Germany, the State. .Departinenf announced today.

Bélgium and France were the only | two European- Governments which’

so far have not responded to the suggestion. Both were favorable. «It was reported from Rome that

Nurses. Doctors, ers ‘who. weeds. an. aositate, depend

piece should not fail to ‘see this fine watch now at Rogers. isin

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peace. : the war preparations,

Peace i in Europe

Italy had formally rejected the plan

“owing to the character of its internal and international policies.”) The seven -Latin-American Governments -- which have responded were Brazil, Dominican Republic,

El Salvador, Haiti, Mexico, Peru and Uruguay.

Czechs Warned on

Minority Question

BERLIN, March 29 (U. P)—A warning to Czechoslovakia regarding the treatment of . German minorities was given today by the Diplomatic Political Correspondence, Foreign Office agency, wich found Premier Milah Hodza’s proposals

“disappointing.” “The right of foreign countries to take an active interest in the problems raised by Praha’s minority policy is in no wise restricted to cases foreseen by international law,” it said.

Three-Power. Accord On Big Ships Seen - LONDON, March:29 .(U.:P.) —The

decision. ‘of . American, , British. and ‘| French naval experts to recommend

construction: of bigger warships was incorporated today in the text of a communication which the . three

powers will exchange, a reliable:

source reported.

It was understood. that the Some,

munication will be published in few days. The British Government . cannot regard Gen. : Francisco : Franco’s reply - to : its protest agains bombing. of Barcelona as “adequate justification,” Prime Minister Neville ‘Chamberlain told questioners in the House of Commons Soday, :

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Finding of Oily R Oily Rags Near (Cleaning. Firm _ Launches : Immediate Inquiry.

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8 | chop, walked back in through the § | living room to the shop and said,

“I smell wood burning. My: God! This place is on fire.’ “He yelled for the children’ to

wake up. Iran to the phone in the cleaning shop, set the baby down,

and called firemen. Somebody else had called them first. I hardly hung up the phone when the firemen came into the shop. “At that instant our lights’ went out. Two taxi cab drivers who had entered the shop ran upstairs to get the children.” Melvin - interrupted. “Mother, I brought Clara and Phyllis to the top of the stairs where I fell down. And then the taxi cab drivers got them,” he. said. “The taxi cab drivers brought

Mrs. Bowden continued, “and Melvin followed them. I don’t know ?| hardly what else happened for they took me away to a store across the street.’ Melvin, Clara, Phyllis and Henrietta were taken with me.” “When did you first learn of your little daughter's death”? Mrs. Bowden was asked. - “Not until I reached the hospital,” she answered. “They told me both of them were alive until I reached the hospital. I spent the night there.” Two taxi drivers who assisted Rddio Patrolmen Cecil London and | John Bevan were Babbs and Kilus ‘Caldwell, 22, of 1416 Hoyt Ave., who were at a taxi stand at Woodlawn and Virginia Aves. - Mr. Caldwell said: “When I saw the smoke I ran over there and Wayne was with me. When we entered the cleaning shop the woman screamed, ‘There's three kids up there’ and pointed upstairs.

Wraps Girl in Sweater

“When we got to the top of the] stairs the smoke was so thick you{”

couldn’t®see your hand in front of you. We found one child standing up and. two had fallen down. I picked up one of them, a girl who had fallen down, and heiped the boy onto his feet. “When I got down stairs she had nothing on but her nightgown and I took my sweater off and wrapped it around her. I took her across the

| street to a store.”

| Mrs. ‘Maier said she had been asleep’ about a half hour when her husband, who runs a tavern, discovered the fire. “He ran next door,” she said, “to awaken the people. I guess he thought the fire wouldn’t ‘reach us. He then ran back and by that time I was awake. “The flames were coming in the windows. ‘IT. ‘hardly see. I

Eleanor, “and: we ‘carried: the stairway. We were dressed only in pajamas. a a took us across the street to Storeroom. Some young man rened and got our clothing.” A. Werking is proprietor of the cleaning shop and Mrs. Bowden was employed by him. Firemen esti-

Seville is under rigid supervision every day of the Qur Dietician and Food Supervisor is constantly alert. Good food is SAFE FOOD here! ! !

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Borah Says Economic Ills, ~ Not. Foreign Fascists, : . Plague U. S.

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throughout the coumitry. to #0 through: their records.”

Hull and Wallace. Hit Pork Tariff

WASHINGTON, March 29 (U. P.). — {Secretaries Cordell Hull and Henry A. Wallace today carried to

the ‘Senate Finance Committee opposition of the Administration to increases in. excise taxes on pork and beef imports in the tax revision bill. ‘Both Secretaries told the Committee, . the House-approved revenue ure, that import increases ‘which caused demands for higher rates were a temporary condition. The Increases were caused, they said, by & scarcity of domestic supplies, resulting - from drought conditions.

Alliances Not C Cure,

Borah Declares

WASHINGTON, March. 29 (. P.). —Senator Borah (R. Ida.), dean of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, warned today that hope for

BOB BURNS

Say Se Mareh 29.—

Pret’ near any fob would be a- lot easier if a fella’d just think about what he’s tryin’ to accomplish instead "of how much work he’s doing. The Teason an old man can walk

a golf course is because he keeps thinkin’ about what he’s gonna do to that ball , when he gets to Zit. If he had to got out and walk ve miles down PANCH a good paved highway, it would probably kill him. I know an old man who ran an elevator for 35 years. Finally one

day he went to the boss and hel:

says “I'm quittin’—the elevator inspector told me today that that thing weighs 4000 pounds and that’s too heavy a load for an old man like me to be liftin’.”

a may offer a solid against tators . . . seems unworkable,” he

‘|ing contentment, ‘happiness

survival of “democratic government lies not -in- international alliances ’|but ‘in the solution of America’s economic ills.

“An alliance, wise, between

or olier-. jes that we

declared in a aan on the recent declaration of foreign policy by Secretary of State Cordell Hull, Democracies are bleeding - inwardly. The healing is not to be found in armaments, but in. and prosperity to the: ‘harried, and discouraged citizen. “There is greater danger to our |

... + in men, women and children li -in constant sight of ‘the poverty «+. in malformed and rickety children . . . than in

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nation or group of nations may ‘choose to send against us.”

$1,566,791 GRANTED FOR STATE. RELIEF

Times Special Li WASHINGTON, . March 29.—An allotment of $1,566,791.23 has been

rabee . was informed today. The sum is for aged, blind, and dependent children payments for the final quarter:of the fiscal year, April 1 to June 30. Aged payments are based on 43,000 estimated - recipients and amounts to $1,107,453.11; bind 2300 at $58,787.41 and’ dependent children 28,1000 at $400,550.71.

WATCHMAN KILLED AT EVANSVILLE PLANT

EVANSVILLE, March 29 (U.P.).— Authorities today hunted clues and suspects in connection with the slaying last night of Arthur P.. Collar, 61-year-old night’ watchman at the National Helfrich Pottery Co. Police said that they found Collar’s body at the plant and that he had been shot. They said apparently after shooting the victim the assailants slashed his wrist and throat. Mrs. Collar said that only recently her husband had told her there were prowlers at the plant and that he expected some trouble. J

POPE PRESENTS CHALICE ROME, March 29 (U.P..—His Eminence Giuseppe Card Pizwardo visited the Rome University today and presented the chapel with

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democracy in that vast army of un-| : said the; sgiovidine of adequate care

any fleet of battleships which any |

made to Indiana by the Social Se- | | curity Board, Rep. William H. Lar- |

Budge Committee Is Due Meet April 6 and 7; Prison Funds- Asked.

catatuck Colony for ‘feeble-minded

State institution and modernization of the Indiana. Prison at Michigan City, ‘are to be considered by the State Budget ‘Committee, April 6 and 5 ; ; Budget Director ‘Edward Brennan

for the f chief the State.

The Budget Committee is to cone sider the appropriation of between $125,000 and $140,000 needed if cone struction of a new hospital at Bute lerville is to be started this fiscal year. Mr. Brennan . said additional funds for this: improvement would, have to be provided by the 1939

ble-minded is one of the are problems now facing

tee decides to let contracts. | Dormitories Started |

Wayne State School for Feeble= Minded, the Butlerville Colony was

stitution by the 1937 Legislature. The State Budget Committee ale ready has appropriated funds, and work has been started on two dorme itories and a powerhouse there.

ly 900 children at the colony. State Welfare Dirgctor Gottschalk has requested funds for modernization of the Indiana State Prison at

this request may have to .be decided by the Legislature.

for moving a guard tower, moderns ization of cell blocks and elimina tion of a “blind spot” on the wall,

HEARINGS ON PHONE PETITIONS RESUME

Hearings on on petitions of ‘South Bend-Mishawaka citizens and offie cials asking telephone rate -reductions are to be resumed before the

Thursday. Patrons claim the present charges are “excessive.” The Indiana Bell Telephone Co. has asked the Come mission not to rule on specific re= ductions in St. Joseph County but to fix new rates on a State-wide

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