Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 October 1938 — Page 20

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~~ ANDREWS RAPS

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‘SABOTAGE’ OF

~*~ PAYHOUR ACT

‘Charges Efforts to Bring

Disrepute, Pledges Enforcement.

By LEE G. MILLER Times Special Writer

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21.—Rulings

- scheduled this afternoon, especially “on the question of overtime pay,

"were expected to clear up a few of

_ erations.

_ the many puzzles produced by the

Wage-Hour Act, But despite all the rulings and

speeches and press conferences planned before Monday, a vast

* border territory between employees - known to be covered and employees

known to be exempt still will exist

* when the 25-cent-an-hour minimum - and 44-hours-a-weék maximum go "into effect Monday morning.

The overtime problem continues

. to excite great interest here. While.

the Wage-Hour Act was. designed primarily to help the low-income worker, , the provision requiring time-and-a-half for overtime is applicable to high paid workers as well. Today's .ruling may- cause many * employers to revise their

“working schedules before Monday.

Intimidation’ Hinted

Administrator Elmer F. Andrews charged meanwhile thet “a small

. and scattered minority” of employ“ers is attempting to bring the

Wage-Hour Law “into disrepute,

"evidently, with the hope of intimi-

dating the Wage-Hour Division in

_ its administration of the law’s pro-

visions.” Mr. Andrews praised the “helpful, co-operative attitude of the overwhelming majority of employers, employees and other persons af-

~ fected by the act,” but added: “Un- : fortunately, however,

there is a small and scattered minority who parently are unwilling to or incapable of contributing to the common good. “These delinquents, whose number and importance are magnified

~ by. their isolation, resort to subter-

fuge in an effort to camouflage their selfishness and blame the Fair Labor Standards Act for their own antisocial conduct. “For example, certain members of this selfish minority group have announced that they will close their plants Monday because of what they call their inability to comply with the wage-hour provisions. “Some plants have been running to capacity for weeks to build up inventories preparatory to a shutdown which would be blamed on the act. Several shutdowns attributed to the act, in fact, resulted from the completion of seasonal op-

Believes Suspensions ‘Timed’ “These suspensions of operations

seem to have been timed in an

effort to bring the law into disrepute, evidently with the hope of intimidating the Wage-Hour Division in its administration of the law’s provisions. -“It must be understood plainly, however, that the act is the law of the land, with severe penalties for its violation,. and that the WageHour Division has no choice but io carry out the will of Congress. “In translating that will into aec-

enforce the act uniformly and compellingly, with forebearance but without partiality. The question of whether the Wage-Hour Division or the Interstate Commerce Commission has jurisdiction over the hours of truck drivers for manufacturers and distributars remains up in the air. Mr. Andrews is said to feel that his act covers them. A conference with ICC officials may be undertaken to thresh cut. this point. ; Another angle which has caused some behind-the-scenes arguing is the forthcoming definition by Mr. Andrews of “board, lodging, or other facilities” furnished to workers, for which the law says a “reasonable cost” may be counted in computing the actual wage paid. Most of the borderline cases that remain on Monday will have to be

‘worked out in the courts, through

four procedures: 1. Suits brought by aggrieved employers or workers for review of wage-hour orders. . 2. Injunction suits brought by the Wage-Hour Division against suspected violators. 3. Criminal prosecutions of violators by the Justice Department. 4. Suits by workers against noncomplying employers to collect double the pay of which they have been deprived.

Suits “Good Influence”

Since the “co-operation and enforcement” branch of the WageHour Division has a force of only about 20 inspectors, it is obvious that there can be ne pres Government dr et for violators. aE the Wage-Hour Division has made this appeal: “Employers who meet competition based on violation of the law will be doing a service to other employers, to wage earners, and to the public by reporting such violations. Mr. Andrews thinks suits by employees, or their unions, will be a very good influence in compliance, but he emphasized that “we don’t want them to go off half-cocked. The A. F. of L. and the C. I. oO. he said, have agreed to co-operate in advising workers not to take “hasty action” against employers suspected of chiseling. «If industry goes along as it says it will,” Mr. Andrews said, “we certainly ought to see an increase in empioyment as a result of the act. If it doesn’t, we'll have to get more money for more inspectors.” Industries. which are hot certain whether the law covers them have been advised by Mr. Andrews to “let their conscience be their guide.” He has indicated a disposition to be reasonable where an employer errs

jn good faith, but he has warned |-

epeatedly that he cannot grant immunity to, employers. If they “guess wrong” they are subject to suits by their workers

Old s = =

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BLOOMINGTON, Oct. 21.—It’s on the campus, but the destructfon

Old Assembly Hall—where state

famed orators thrilled students wi

Assembly Hall to come down for progr ; »

Scene of F jst Hoosier Cage - Razed at Bloomington

By PAUL BOXELL

Times Bloomington Correspondent

not the erection of new buildings of an old one, that will attract the

eyes of Indiana University’s Homecoming alumni tomorrow. -

high school basketball tournaments

started, where a complete stage was built for Maude Adams, where

th_orations—is bowing finally to a

mercy death. Workmen are leveling it into oblivion,

Forty-two years ago, Hall was a bright new woodenframe building, destined to become the heart of campus life before time and the WPA overtook it.

half-destroyed shell without an upward glance and hurry on to classes in glistening limestone structures.

‘The Old Eyesore’ Sophomores and juniors pause, check the progress of work on “the old eyesore,” and saunter across the street to follow the erection of a

Union Building terrace. a Older students and alumni stand silently and watch the, dust of 42 years spiral downward as workmen pry loose the stubborn beams. Few alumni can remember the dedication of Assembly Hall in 1896. President, Emeritus William Lowe Bryan was a young professor of philosophy at that time.

First Cage Tourney For others, of succeeding classes through the years, are memories of kaleidoscopic events linked unforgettably with their student days. . .. In 1896, a new men’s gymnasium, costing $12,000, and accommodating 1600—if 400 would sit in the balcony:... : From 1897 to 1910, commencement exercises . . . athletic events , . . music festivals. ... : In 1903, inauguration of a new president—Dr. Bryan. . . .

pool in the east end. . .. In 1910; basketball fans flowing in for a state-wide high school tournament—the . first one. Too small for the crowds, and Indianapolis

tion, the Wage-Hour Division will 8ets the tourney a few years luis (er, oo»

Maude Adams First

In 1914, Maude, Adams and tompany need “modern” stage equip=~ ment for showing “The Legend of Lenora.” . .. Out goes the swimming pool and up goes one of the finest college stages in the country . « « Miss Adams wins the campus . . . Assembly Hall becomes a theater as well as a gymnasium. Students are treated to a cycle of famous acting troupes . . . Forbes Robinson as Hamlet . . . Otis Skinner . .. Ben Greet . .., Robert Mantell . . . Fritz: Lieber. . . In 1917,.a new men’s gymnasium goes up on a neighboring hill, and the Hall thenceforth is devoted to theatrics and student assemblies. . . But in 1918, a war comes along

barracks. . . ® In 1922, the first Jordan River Revue . ... A hit ... And other Jordan River Revues follow on the aging stage, year after year, until 1932... Many Famous Speakers

From 1922 until 1932, speakers . « » line up the folding chairs, call a convocation, and listen to noted speakers . . . George Ade, William

lin Garland, Nicholas Murray Butler, John Langdon Davies, Carl Sandburg and Vachel Lindsay, Albert J. Beveridge, Count Ilya ¥olstoy, William Jennings Bryan, Paul V. McNutt and many others. In 1932, a weather-battered, frame building . . . Across the drive rises the huge new Union Building—with a modern auditorium . . . desertion. In 1936, the Union Building hall was being remodeled, and M. Clifford Townsend, candidate for Govgree spoke to students in Assembly all. He gazed at the scarred support posts and remarked: ¢I should like

some day and talk to you in a fine, new auditorium.” Perhaps Governor Townsend will attend the dedication” of the University’s new million-dollar auditorium next fall.

Six More New Buildings

Last year, the University Theater built its scenery in Assembly Hall and then carted- the flats over to the Union Building. The old stage still was considered superior to the Union: Building’s “modern one.” All plays were rehearsed on it, but none were produced on ‘it. ‘Assembly Hall was condemned. Construction will begin soon on six more new buildings, in addition to the auditorium—a physical science building, four dormitories and a business administration building. And these very

ATOURID vYmoo

Today, new students pass by the

huge new men’s lounge on the|

In 1909, a new men’s swimming,

and the Hall is turned into an Army"

Lyon Phelps, Robert Frost, Ham- |]

to come back here as Governor |

Assembly®

make one gesture of. veneration to the old landmark. None of them will be awarded its plate, located though it is in the heart of the campus. = eer : The site will hecome—for the present, at least—an - automobile

{parking lot.

FACES COURT IN $1.14 SLAYING

First Holdup Proves Fatal; Gang Hunted Drunks, Police Allege.

DETROIT, Oct. 21 (U. P).— Walter Wietecha, a 19-year-old youth who learned to box at the Boys’ Club, allegedly told police today how he delivered a terrific right to the jaw of a holdup victim, took $1.14 from his pockets, and went to a movie. The victim died the following day and Wietecha is being held for possible murder charges. Police said Wietecha "was the leader ‘of a gang of youths who scoured their neighborhood on. bicycles, - looking“ for drunken men whom they might rob. Four other boys were arrested with Wietecha, whom detectives trapped because he chanced to lean against a freshly painted fence as he struck the man who died. : The slaying occurred Oct. 12. The victim was Martin Sankowski, a 45-year-old railroad worker, He was found unconscious in an alley and died of a fractured skull. At police headquarters, Wietecha, a slender, narrow-mouthed youth who police said slugged nonunion men for entertainment in a recent strike here, described the fatal holdup.

12 when the other boys came and said they had seen this man staggering through a vacant lot,” Wietecha was reported to have said. “I went out and saw him. I walked him down an alley a way, then socked him on the jaw. He fell and hit his head against a garage. “We took $1.14 out of his pockets, and split the money and also some cigarets.” . :

“I was at home the night of Oct.|.

Assembly Hall, 42 Years I. U. Landmark, Makes W.

COURT ORDERS | RUTH TO TESTIFY

Singer Must Appear Oct. 29 . For Deposition in Love Balm Suit.

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 21 (U. P.).—||

Ruth Etting: was under court order

today to give a deposition Oct. 29 in |;

the $150,000 alienation of affections suit brought against her by Mrs. Alma Alderman, former wife of Miss Etting’s young second husband. An order for Miss Etting to appear in his. office for questioning was obtained by Attorney S. S. Hahn in Superior Court.Miss Etting’s first husband, Martin Snyder, remained in jail charged with attempting to ‘murder her second husband, Myrl. Alderman. Friends are attempting to raise Snyder’s $50,000 bail -and hope for success before he appears in court for arraignment Monday. : Snider’ was in court briefly late yesterday for routine dismissal - of a district attorney’s complaint superseded by a Grand Jury indictment. ’ ee x : Miss Etting remained at the bedside of Alderman, who was recovering rapidly from a bullet fired by Snyder last Saturday. He is expected to leave ‘the hospital within 10 -days. SrggeT Ee es on

HOOSIER CAPTURES STRANGE ANIMALS

MANILA, Oct. 21 (U.P.)—Clifford M. Pressman, freelance movie technician, returned from the Malayan jungles ‘today with eight strange-looking = nocturnal quadrupeds which he said no zoo in the world had been able to identify as yet. : : The animals are mammals, average two. pounds in: weight, have heads like raccoons, fangs like a’ cat’s, molars like a. human's, eyes like’ owls and the fur of moles. They eat. bananas, have two tongues and never drink. Mr. Pressman was born in Anderson, Ind. and educated at’ Chicago. - ASKS FIRST LADY'S AID WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 (U.P.).— An appeal by Ed Burt of Brooklyn. N. Y,, to Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt for assistance in locating his missing son John, had been disclosed today. Burt said his son disappeared July 18. Mrs. Roosevelt referred the letter to Attorney Gen-

eral Cummings who in turn relayed it to District of .Columbia Police. |

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CHICAGO, ‘Oct. 21 (U. P.)—The 8, Clrouit Court of Appeals late terday affirmed the conviction of ‘Clarence. J. Morley, 71, forme ‘Colorado Governor, on charges

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