Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 18 June 1938 — Page 3
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Nazis Renew Anti-Jewish Drive: Seizures, Persecutions Seen
Leading
Many Arrested in Berlin: Shops Marked and Windows Broken.
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phoned their wives often to learn if all were safe at home. The panie inh the Jewish munity increased along with the acts of terrorism. Last night and today hundreds of Jews felt the effects of the Nasi anti-Jewish whip.
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United Press correspondents who walked the streets saw many cases ih which Jewish shops were raided. Shortly after midnight a group of five men strolled up to the show Window of a pretentious Jewish shop on the corner of Markussstrasse and Grosse Frankfurterstrasse and methodically smashed it with heavy clubs, : The window of a nearby furniture store was painted “Here are good bedbugs' “Raceshamers, get out of Germany !® “Rats and mice live here
Windows Smashed
Jewish
The windows of a baggage store and tobacconist's shop were smashed. Bystanders survering the damage said that the attackers ran away with two suitcases and
cigarets,
A survey of Jewish cafes re-|
flected the situation. One large cafe, usually crowded, reported a total of six customers for the entire | evening. Windows in several large shops on the Koenigstrasse, across the street from the Berlin City Hall, covered with painted slogans it was |
almost impossible to see into them. |
In the Grosse Frankfurterstrasse, groups of small boys ranging in age | from 8 to 13—roughly those at the age of Nazi pre-Hitler youth organization members—trudged along the rows of shops and helped in | the painting. The caricatures in one instance showed a crude gallows from which was hanging the | body of a Jew. Members of the diplomatic corps | became apprehensive as the terror | of Jews increased. Foreign con- | sulates reported a huge increase in applications for visas. They reported | that the situation was greatly com- | plicated because many Jews, already | equipped with visas, were unable to | get their passports which had been | confiscated by the Reich,
Sudetens to Consult U. S. Consulate
PRAHA, Czechoslovakia, June 18 (U.P). —The Sudeten German Party's economic department said today in the Sudeten German Press Letter it would consult the United States legation here regarding alleged boycott propaganda in the United States against Sudeten products, It said the Sudeten Party had been informed by a “very authoritative quarter” in the United States that Secretary of the Interior Ickes was one of the “principals” behind the boycott propaganda
WRITER'S HOME TOWN PREPARES WELCOME
COLUMBIA CITY, June 18U. P) Lloyd C. Douglas, who 43 years ago left a $5-a-week sawmill job tol become a widely read author, is to return home today to witness the | world premier of the motion picture, White Banners” taken from his | book Clear skies promised to draw thousands to this city of 3800 inhabThe city is draped in white
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50 MILLIONS IN CHINA PERILED BY FLOOD RISE
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half of the Peiping-Hankow railroad section linking Sinyang and Chengehow, The Japanese admitted the floods were wrecking scores of military bridges, washing out front line trenches and highways, delaying military operations indefinitely.
A Japanese spokesman said today Japanese airplanes yesterday bombed Island, across from the French leased territory in
Hoithow, on Hainan South China. The Domel (Japanese) sumably was in alleged French aid to China.
Soviet-Manchukuo
TOKYO, June 18 (UU. P).-—The Domel (Japanese) News Agency reported today that 30 Soviet border guards near Hungechun had made a
machine gun attack on 20 Manchu- |
were 80 | Kuo patrol guards.
Both sides were later reinforced and, so far, neither had retreated, the dispatch said One Manchukuan was killed.
Peiping Authorities Plead for Peace PEIPING, June 18 (U Wang Ke-min and Tang BEr-ho, heads of the provisional Chinese
Government set up by the Japanese in Peiping, issued a statement today constituting a virtual appeal for peace, “Our own view is that this war should be halted immediately,” the statement said, “The Kuomintang (Central Government) has run amok. We hope the Kuomintang will review the situation sanely and acknowledge past mistakes.”
' Embassy Officials Lead Rice Parties
WASHINGTON, June 18 (U.P) —Officials of the Chinese Embassy last night led two “bowl of rice” parties which were given here as benefits to ald destitute Chinese civilians in the Sino-Japanese wat areas,
Officials today were checking proceeds from the “Bowl of Rice" party last night at the Claypool Hotel, held under auspices of the United Council of Civilian Relief in China.
The funds, to be announced later, will go to noncombatants in China, Floyd Williams and Jack Leslie. Indianapolis cochairman, said.
More than 150 attended the affair, | {one of 2000 held throughout the
country
U. S.-Chartered Ship Looted by Pirates
SHANGHATL, June 12 (U.P) —The Portuguese consulate reported day the British warship Adventurer was standing by the American-char-tered Portuguese Dom Pedor, which was looted by pirates near Taichow
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IN INDIA
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OFFICIAL WEATHER
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Among others, the United States irushed to her rescue. Herbert Hoover's well-known relief reached her, and before it was over this country had advanced some 25 mil lion dollars for the purchase of food —mostly flour, In 1923 poverty-stricken Austria was virtually taken over by the League of Nations and completely reconstructed. She was granted a loan of 650 million gold crowns (about 1268 million dollars) to bolster up her disappear ing currency, found a State bank, reorganize her railways, industry and agriculture and otherwise make herself a going concern. Of that loan, the United States contributed 25 million dollars. This, with the flour loan, represents the bulk of Uncle Sam's present claims against Berlin. Britain, Holland, Sweden, Belgium, Czechoslovakia and Switzerland put up the balance.
Germany Was “Friend”
since Versailles, Austria was doomed from the start as an independent entity. It was obvious she would have to depend upon some outside “friend” for help, and Germany was determined to be that “friend.” For a time the “friend” was the League of Nations, Then it was Italy. But at last, after the league | faded out of the picture and Ger- { many became more powerful than | her fascist neighbor, Hitler saw his | chance, | Today, like little boys, the Nazis are sticking out their tongues at Uncle Sam, John Bull and the rest, and saying “va-ya'" For almost 20 vears, loans from these countries helped to defeat anschluss. Now let them whistle for their money, | says Germany.
American Reported Killed in Battle
| ZARAGOZA, Spain, June 18 (U, | P).—Rebel authorities sald today | they believed Robert Merriman of California, who fought with one of | the Loyalist International Brigades, | had been Killed in battle, Comrades of Merriman said they saw him last surrounded by Rebel troops in a battle on the Aragon front,
Viclent Fighting Rages ‘In Drive on Valencia
HENDAYE, June 18 (U. P).— Twenty-five thousand Loyalist troops, fighting to save Valencia Province, and within shelling distance of that former provincial capital, were thrust back today in four places, according to the Rebels. Some of the most violent fighting of the war took place within a period of eight hours today with the tide of battle swinging back and forth around Villareal, five miles south of Castellon de la Plana. Both sides claimed occupation of | Villareal. The Government said Loyalists, directed by Commander-in-Chief Jose Miaja, stormed into the village and drove the Rebels across the Mijares River. Rebel dispatches said the Loyalists had been forced back, losing Villareal. According to the Rebels, the entire Loyalist line, 17 miles inland from the sea along the Mijares River, appeared to be cracking.
Press Office Windows
Blown Out in Barcelona
BARCELONA, June 18. (U. P). —Windows of the United Press office were blown out shortly after {an air raid alarm today when antiaircraft guns fired at raiding Rebel | airplanes Many bombs fell in the open | country about two miles south of Barcelona.
Spanish Rebels ‘Bomb Port Gandia
MADRID, June 18 (U.P) —Rebel | planes bombed the British-controlled | port of Gandia on the Mediter- | ranean coast again today, killing two persons and wounding six. The | British part of the port was not hit.
Ship Returns Six
‘Americans From War
| NEW YORK, June 18 (U. P)— | The liner President Roosevelt ar-
| rived today with six American { youths who fought with the Spanish Loyalists. Two were brought back | as stowaways—Randolph Williams, 31, of Tacoma, Wash, and Milford | Chapin, 29, of Aberdeen, Wash. | The other four were sent home by the American Consul in Le | Havre. They are Edward Welch, 34, of Pittsburgh: Paul Sanderson, | 32, of Tulsa; John Peterson of Los | Angeles, and John Maigrel, 29, of | New York City.
PROTEST HONORS TO FRIEND OF HAGUE
PRINCETON, N. J, June 18 (U. P) —The free speech injunction trial of Mayor Frank Hague of Jersey City was in week-end recess today, but the undergraduates of Princeton kept the controversy going by circulating six petitions of protest against the granting of an honorary degree to Governor Moore, political ally of Mayor Hague. One faculty member said that 102 out of the faculty of 382 had signed the protest.
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, June 18 (U. P) —Mayor Frank Hague's activities show how ‘“antiunion” propaganda might threaten democracy, Edwin 8S. Smith of the National Labor Relations Board told the Harvard Business School Alumni Association today.
Anschluss had been in the air
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President Roosevelt with his son, John, and the | latter's flancee, Miss Anne Lindsay Clark, on the Government yacht, Potomae, off the
Roosevelts Gather at Nahant
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Copeland's Body Started Home; Colleagues Laud N. Y. Senator
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yesterday in Walter Reed Hospital here after a brief illness. First indication that Dr. Copeland was ill came Wednesday afternoon when he collapsed on the Senate floor. It had not heen generally known, however, that fis illness was
serious, but his physicians said his |
condition rapidly had grown worse until last night,
Roosevelt Sends Message
News of hig death brought the following expressions of condolence to Mrs. Copeland from the President at Nahant, Mass, where he attended his son's wedding today: “We have been greatly shocked to hear of the Senator's sudden death. Mrs. Roosevelt joins me in sending to you our very deep sympathy.” Governor Lehman of New York was “inexpressibly shocked.” At Albany he said “I have no doubt but that the strain and continuous work which he carried on at the Congressional session which has just ended hastened his death.” Mr. Lehman declined to discuss plans for appointing a successor to Senator Copeland. It that he might not do so since there probably will not sion until after elections this fall. Senator Wagner, Democratic colleague of Senator Copeland from New York, but usually his opponent on legislation, expressed himself “broken-hearted.” “I regarded him as a great and loyal American—a man with the courage of his convictions,” he said. “I pleaded with him only a few days ago to take a little rest when he was working on the dream of his life— the Pure Food and Drug Bill. He had been fighting for that bill for five years, and he said he must go on and finish his work.”
Praised by Glass
Senator Glass (D. Va): “Senator Copeland was one of the most useful and hardest working members of the Senate.”
Senator Borah (R. Ida.) : “He was a true patriot.” Senator Lewis (D. Ill): an independent statesman sagacity and courage.” Senator Burke (D. Neb.) : “Whethone agreed with him or not, one must be one mind in that he was an able enator and an influential statesman.” Senator King (D. Utah): was one of the most gallant, faithful and loyal fighters for what he
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believed to be true that I have ever |
known.” Senator Walsh (D. Mass): “If ever a man died from overwork, at his post of duty, it was Senator Copeland. Without a doubt, he was the most constant, intense and pro-
'| digous worker in the Senate.”
Others Express Condolences
Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia said he and Senator Copeland had served on the New York City government together several years ago and that “despite what may have seemed certain differences, he and 1 have remained good friends.” National Democratic Committee Chairman James A. Farley, who threatened Dr. Copeland with Administration opposition in his campaign for re-election in 1934, praised him as “an outstanding citizen of New York City and State. In his passing we lost the services of an hones and intelligent public official.” A lifelong conservative, Senator Copeland wus elected to the Senate Nov. 7, 1922, and has served continuously since. Prior to becoming Senator he served four years health commissioner of New City. In New York City he was an important member of Tammany Hall's “Old Guard.” Last year he was Tammany's candidate for Mayor, but lost in the primaries to Jere miah T. Mahoney, who, in turn. lost the election to Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia.
Played Major Roles
Almost since the inception of the New Deal, he had fought its social reform and spending program. He played major roles in the defeat not only of the court bill, but also of the executive department reorganioh bill this year, € was among the first little band of conservative Sete crats about six months ago who sighed a petition, circulated by Senator Bailey (D. N. C) to raily the “old liners” into an effective bloc to return to the “old order of democracy.” As chairman of the im Senate Commerce Comrie ant was in a position—and utilitzed it many times—to head off many of the New Deal measures that did not eoiiiCie with his beliefs, S career was stormy at ti \ Two months ago he narrowly avert. ed a fist fight with Senator Mo. Kellar (D. Tenn.) on the Senate
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| floor during debate on a controversial question. He was a vigorous opponent of the C. I. O. and drew hitter criticism from these sources when he denied Harry Bridges, C. I. O. maritime official on the West Coast, an opportunity to answer charges made before Senator Copeland's Commerce Committee that he (Bridge) was a Communist The C. I. O. again opposed him when he fought for and obtained passage of a bill for mediation of labor disputes in the maritime industry. That bill awaits the President's signature. Dr. Copeland was in demand as a radio speaker and guest at social functions. His friends said his following in New York State was built up, not as a politician but by his | long-standing reputation as the “family doctor.”
Warns Against Overwork
It was only on rare occasions, | however, that he cast aside the role | of Senator on the floor and became { Dr. Copeland. A year ago, after the | death of Mr. Robinson (a long lecture to his colleagues on | the necessity for avoiding overexertion during the hot summer weather in the capital. In reality, he predicted when he said: “I say in all seriousness that there is a menace in this chamber. There are other Senators menaced. As a medical man, unfortunately, I cannot miss the deaths I see coming when I look into their faces. . . . “No bill pending now is worth the lives this court bill will take, . . . “I feel it is my duty to warn my colleagues. I trust that out of this disaster, they will ward off other disasters.” Senator and Mrs. Copeland were prominent in the social life of the capital. She wrote a book in 1937, entitled “Mrs. Copeland's Guest Book.” It dealt with the qualities for making good guests or good hostesses. Born in Michigan
Royal 8. Copeland was born on a farm near Dexter, Mich, on Nov. 7, 1868, to Roscoe P. and Frances J. Copeland. He was graduated from the Dexter High School and later attended the Michigan State Normal College and the University of Michigan, from which he received the degree of Doctor of Medicine in 1889. After an interneship in the University of Michigan Hospital and five years in general practice and | postgraduate work in Europe, Dr. Copeland was appointed professor in the University of Michigan Medical School. While a resident and when he was only 33, he became mayor of that city and later served as president of the Board of Education and president of the Park Board. In 1903 he Flower Hospital Medical College, New York. In 1918 he was appointed Commissioner of Health of New York City. During his administration an influenza epidemic swept the country. When it had passed New York City emerged with
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cities. Entered Senate in 1922 In 1922 Senator Copeland entered the U. 8. Senate and became the champion of pure food legislation. In addition to his campaigning for improvement of sanitary and public health conditions, Dr. Copeland took a leading part in the nationwide movement for elimination of juvenile delinquency. For 12 years he was treasurer of the national board of control of the Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal Church. He was a member of Delta Kappa Epsilon, the New York Athletic Club, the National Democratic Club, the Transportation Club, the Sons of the American Revolution, Knights Templars and the Mystic, Shrine. He was the author of the Health Book, published in 1924. and also of Dr. Copeland's Home Medical Book, published in 1935.
VanNuys Shocked at Copeland's Death
Senator VanNuys of Indiana said today the news of the death of Senator Copeland of New York was a “distinct shock.” “Senator Copeland was one of my best friends,” Mr. VanNuys said. “This news of his sudden death is indeed shocking. He was one of the hardest working members of the Senate. “He was very popular among his fellow Senators as well as the public generally. His passing will be mourned by the entire nation.” Mr. VanNuys said Senator Copeland was one of the 11 fellow Senators who had offered to stump Indiana for him in Mr. VanNuys' fight to be re-elected, following his discard by Governor Townsend's Democratic organization. Further praise for Senator Copeland came from James E. Watson,
he delivered | | W. Ploch, of New York Oity, and
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THE REV, MR. PLOCH DIES AFTER ILLNESS
Former Pastor of Prospect Street M. E. Church.
The Rev. Charles Edward Ploch, resident of Indianapolis for more than 30 years, died this morning at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Albert H. George, north of Evansville, after an illness of several weeks, according to word received here, He was born in Perry County in 1852, the son of John and Katherine Ploch. He attended Franklin College for several years, and entered Baldwin-Wallace College at Berea, 0, from which he was graduated. After graduation, the Rev. Mr, Ploch entered the ministry and became a member of the Central German Methodist Conference, which later was merged with English Conference, His first charge was Evansville and in 1899, he was assigned here to Prospect Street M. BE. Church, which he served for 10 years. Following this service, he held pastorates in Columbus, O., Greenville, Ohio and Evansville, before retirement, He was married in 1883, to Emma C. Braun, who survives him. Other survivors are Mrs. George, Walter
Carl A. Ploch, of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held at Hisey & Titus Mortuary at 2 p. m.
his own death then, | Monday.
BOY KILLS FATHER IN DINNER ARGUMENT
ROYAL OAK, Mich, June 18 (U. P) —An 18-year-old high school boy confessed to police today he shot and killed his father last May 31 because he was scolded for setting the dinper table improperly. The youth, son BE. Dulsky, told officers he had hidden his father's body near Omer, Mich. The confession came unexpectedly while police were searching for the father, Edward J. Dulsky, 50, an automobile plant employee. According to the confession, his father scolded him for not setting the table correctly. After an argument the boy went to his room, obtained a pistol and shot his father through the back of the neck as he was reading a newspaper.
GOVERNOR STUDIES CASH KIDNAP CASE
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 18 (U, P.).—The transcript of evidence and the sentencing of Franklin Pierce McCall today was sent to Governor
| Cone of Florida for study before he
signs a death warrant for the Kkidnaper of 5-year-old Jimmy Cash. With McCall in “death row” at the Raiford State Prison Farm for safekeeping and to await the penalty of death in the electrié¢ chair ordered by Circuit Court in Miami for the kidnaping, the Court records were delivered to Governor Cone here, The Governor must sign a death warrant before McCall can be executed, The Governor also fixes the week for the carrying out of any death sentence.
POLISH LEADER DIES
WARSAW, Poland, June 18 (U. U.) —Stanislaus Car, 56, former president of the Sejm (Parliament) and one of Marshal Josef Pilsudski's closest collaborators, died today. He was author of Poland's 1933 consti tution.
former United States Senator from Indiana, who said: “Senator Copeland believed in America and all things American. He believed in the Constitution and its preservation against all odds. He was a noble American and his passing should be mourned by every patriotic citizen.”
Death Complicates
New York Politics
ALBANY, N. Y, June 18 (U. P). —Complications in New York State politics caused by the death of Senator Royal S. Copeland may compel Governor Lehman to take a forceful stand in the interests of Democratic Party harmony, it was indicated today. The political problem raised by the death of the State's senior #enator was accentuated by the fact that Senator Wagner will be up for re-election in November, unless—as has been predicted persistently in some quarters—he is drafted to run for Governof, As to the immediate question of Senator Copeland’s successor, there is no pressing need for action, it was said, since Congress will not be convened unless a Special session is called. Hence, it is expected that the Governor will permit the seat to remain vacant until November when a successor to fill out Senator Copeland's unexpired two-year term will be elected,
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Keep Out of Relief, U.S. Agencies Told; ‘Gas Prices Probed
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
WARNING ISSUED against relief funds misuse, NATURAL GAS regulation at last provided, RAIL INDUSTRY facing greatest crisis, LEWIS MAKES ISSUE of House rebuff, HOW WAGE-HOUR LAW works (Page 9).
Natural-Gas Users Expect Rate Cut
By THOMAS L. STOKES Times Special Writer
WASHINGTON, June 18.—An-
other major advance by the New |
Deal along the front of publicutility regulation, given little notice in the confusion of Congress closing hours, was enactment of the Raburn-Wheeler Bill for regulation of interstate transportation and sale of natural gas. Natural-gas consumers look hopefully for eventual rate reductions as a result of this broad regulatory measure, which supplements the Utility Holding Company Act in the electric field. These consumers number more than 7,600,000 in 37 states, of which 30 states receive gas from beyond their own borders through a 50-000-mile network of pipelines. The act will be administered by the Federal Power Commission, which is awaiting signature of the measure by President Roosevelt.
Rate Survey Made
A recent survey by the commission disclosed unreasonably high rates prevail in many cases because states have been unable to reach across their borders to inquire into the cost of the gas before it crossed
the state lines. The natural-gas industry, which has developed on a large scale since 1926, is in the monopoly class. Eleven companies own about 76 per cent of the total pipe-line mileage. Eight companies control four-fifths of all the natural gas moved in interstate commerce. The new Rayburn-Wheeler Act will give the Power Commission authority to regulate exportation or importation of natural gas in the publie interests. It provides for regulation of rates and charges of companies transporting natural gas in interstate commerce or selling natural gas in interstate commerce for resale,
Rail Industry Facing
Its Greatest Crisis
WASHINGTON, June 18 (U. P). Transportation authorities predicted today that America's railroad industry will face the most severe crisis of its checkered history in the next six months. Two great issues, they contend, will provoke a climax in the rail situation within that period: 1. The labor question, gradually growing more heated as the July 1 deadline approaches when rail management proposes to slash 15 per cent from the pay checks of nearly one million workers. 2. The depression which is expected to throw some railroads into bankruptcy. A comprehensive plan under which the Government would furnish aggressive leadership to drive out the major evils of the industry is the only legislative action which will be of material help, railroad officials said.
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C. of C. Sees Millions as Wage Act Cost
WASHINGTON, June 18 (U, P). —The United States Chamber of Commerce said today that costs of administration of the newly-enact-ed Wage-Hour Act may run into millions of dollars. “Obviously, there is to be much official activity immediately, for an appropriation of half a million dollars for administrative expenses has already been made, with assurances that enough will be provided in the winter to carry the amount during the first year well over a million dollars,” the Chamber said. “In fact, the amount for the first year may go up into the millions.”
G. 0. P. Heads Assail
Adjournment Action
WASHINGTON, June 18 (U, P). —Minority Senate Leader McNary (R. Ore) and Minority House Leader Bertrand H. Snell (R. N. Y.) in a joint statement today charged that Congress had abandoned its obligation to the American people by adjourning at this time. “We believe it to be the first duty of Congress to remain in Washington and adopt measures to alleviate the paralysis of business and halt the downward spiral of economic forces engulfing the country,” the statement said.
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Wallace Quizzed on
Phosphate Supplies
WASHINGTON, June 18 (U. PJ), —Secretary of Agriculture Wallace told a joint Congressional investie gating committee today this coune try's phosphate supplies are the largest in the world, but still so limited that a conservation program should be considered. The investigation into phosphates was the first of several inquiries scheduled during the Congressional recess. Mr. Wallace said the nation loses four million tons of element phos« phorus a year. Dr. Harcourt A. Morgan, chaire man of the Tennessee Valley Aue thority, also will be called as a wite ness. The Senatorial campaign eXe penditure investigating committee, headed by Senator Sheppard (D. Tex.) notified both Candidates and the Administration, which has been accused of using relief funds for political purposes, of a resolution wdrning that it construed its job to be “prevention of any improper use of money, and of any coercion or intimidation by any person, group or agency, outside or inside the Government.”
Wide Probe Planned
“The committee intends to give broad construction to the language of the resolution and to follow its spirit as well as its letter, and to make full use of the power and au« thority vested in it, without fear or favor and without partisanship,” it stated in a resolution offered by Senator Walsh (D. Mass.). “The committee gives warning that all Governmental agencies must keep clear of all primary and election campaigns—must keep their hands off. Any other course in the judgment of the committee would amount in reality to the use of Fed« eral funds to influence votes, and under the terms of the Senate reso« lution would require investigation and censure, and is to be exposed, condemned and prevented insofar as it is within the power of this committee to do so.”
Lewis Makes Issue Of House Rebuff
WASHINGTON, June 18 (U P.). —C. I, O. Chairman John L. Lewis sought today to make a political issue of the House refusal to amend the Walsh-Healey act. In a statement in the C. I. O. News he sharply criticized ‘“reace tionary members” of the House Rules Committee which pigeon« holed the amendment, and indicated he would carry the fight into the Congressional elections. “Organized labor,” he said, “has the right to know what the attitude of Congressmen is on this legisla= tion.”
75,000 IN CLEVELAND FACE WANT OF FOOD
CLEVELAND, June 18 (U. P.) == Seventy-five thousand relief clients today faced a week-end with little more than butter and dried skim milk in their cupboards as city offie cials strove to keep open seven dise
trict relief offices despite an ade mitted fear for the safety of social workers. Walter A. Rowe, city commissione er of accounts, said that the last cent in the latest emergency relief fund would have been spent by toe night or sometime Monday. No other funds were in sight, and the Federal Surplus Commodities Corp. was without evxen butter and dried milk, the only foods it had had available to distribute all week.
STARTS TRIP TO EUROPE Times Special FRANKLIN, June 20.—J, B. Mid« dleton, Franklin Coliege professor of music, was to sail today from New York for Paris where he will spend the remainder of the summer studying at Fontainebleau Academy of Music. Prof. Middleton came to Franklin a year ago from Kansas State University.
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