Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 11 November 1938 — Page 5

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Big Sombrero Antics, Biography Viewed As ’40 Signs.

By THOMAS L. STOKES Times Special Writer

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11—Mayor Fiorello La Guardia has aroused, as usual, keen interest and curiosity by his proposal for a conference of * Progressives here next week to assess the effect of Republican victorfes in Tuesday's election upon the Progressive movement of the country. . Dramatically, as always, New York’s mayor took the first opportunity to seize leadership of what might be termed the ‘“extra-curric-ular” forces sympathetic with the New Deal but politically outside of it, which may become very important to President Roosevelt's 1940 objectives. He grabbed the ball without losing any time. Mr. La Guardia steps into the top role through defeat of Governor La Follette of Wisconsin and overthrow of the Farmer-Labor regime in Minnesota, for he still occupies public office and one of the most important in the country. And he is fresh from one of the few New Deal victories—that in New York— to which the American Labor Party, now his political affiliation, contributed and for which it can claim large credit. ;

Skeptics at Large

The Mayor's action was sudden and without explanation here, where it took some people by surprise. * He has been a staunch supporter of President Roosevelt and the New Deal and it is assumed he would be acting now in Mr. Roosevelt's interest, but there are some who wonder if perhaps Mr. La Guardia also might not be looking out ‘for Mr. La Guardia at the same time. The skeptics are those who have watched the New York Mayor's invasion of the outlying provinces in recent months on speech-making tours, during which he delivered his usual picturesque addresses pha, on occasion, donned a big-bri sombrero and performed other antics. He has been accorded demonstrations that would start the Presidential bee buzing under any hat. Also a very friendly biography recently made its appearance. These all are signs which point to Presidential ambitions. The Mayor has been reported as opposed to a third term for President Roosevelt, though he has said nothing publicly. One report also was that, in the projected conference here, one of his cbjectives was to line up impertant independent political figures against a third

term. Three Specific Bids

His announcement of the conference spoke of invitations to only three persons—Senator George W. Norris, Nebraska Independent, Senator Robert M. LaFollette, Wisconsin Progressive, and Governor Murphy of Michigan, close associate of President Rosevelt who was defeated for re-election. - From this vantage point, 19 .is most confused and not least confusing is just what ticket might be open to New York's Mayor. At one time or another he has run on nearly every ticket, Independent, Socialist, Republican—never Democratic—and now he is a member of the American Labor Party. When he was elected Mayor of New York his support ran the gamut irom orthodox Republicans of the Old Guard to Communists, and included Democrats, American Labor Party and Socialists. Some analysts have suggested that the Republican Party in 1940 might be wise to nominate Mayor La Guardia, moving over to the left, but it’s hard to find anyone who believes that Republican leaders ever would permit anything like that. Nor would a Democratic convention take him,

Third Parties Spurned

His only role would seem to be as a candidate of a third party. Voters did not seem to take kindly - to third parties on Tuesday, in the specific instance of Minnesota and Wisconsin. They dealt a serious blow at the La Follette National Progressives of America, the only third party movement now germinating. It would seem that Mayor La

Mayor LaGuardia

DRIVE OPENED BY RED GROSS

New Members and Funds Are Sought; Roosevelt Asks Support.

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support so that that organization may continue to “serve suffering humanity in our name.” Recalling Red Cross activities during the recent hurricane in New England and New York, the President's statement, issued through national headquarters here, said that “the American people rightly look upon the American Red Cross as their national relief agency whenever and wherever disaster strikes.” “Once each year,” he said, “during the period between Armistice Day and Thanksgiving, the Red Cross appeals to all of our people to share in its work for the coming year through individual memberships. The membership dues paid at that time make possible its continued service—local, national and international. I urge most earnestly that this appeal be answered by onr people everywhere.”

State House Thief Leaves IL.oot Behind

The dignity of the Indiana State Police Department was slightly ruffled today. There was good cause, for a downtown thief chose the State House as a place to ply his trade. Miss Ruth Donnell, secretary to George L. Tremain, Supreme Court Judge, happened to walk into the hall outside the judge’s chambers. When she returned she saw the thief with her pocketbook, she said. “Return my purse,” she shouted. The man did, fled down a corridor and disappeared, Miss Donnell said.

MERCY FLIGHT FAILS

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (U. P.) — A Coast Guard airplane, carrying soothing oil to the American freighter Vincent for relief of a scalded seaman, was forced to return to Floyd Bennet Field, N. Y,, today without completing its mission and Coast Guard here announced the cutter Dione had been ordered to proceed to the Vincent instead.

Guardia, in stepping out to assume charge of independent, progressive groups is seeking to retain his associations with them, to keep his influence dominant, and, as far as he personally is concerned, be ready to capitalize on whatever might develop. Many New Dealers would rather have Mr. Roosevelt run again than take chances with a third party unless he, himself, should back it and become the candidate.

U. S. and Bri

tish Publics

Doubt Hitler on Colonies

By DR. GEORGE GALLUP American Institute of Public Opinion NEW YORK, Nov. 11—-On the 20th anniversary of Germany's World War defeat, public opinion in the United States and in England js overwhelmingly skeptical of Hitler's promise that the new and powerful Reich desires no more territory in Europe.

In a speech Sept. 26 at the height

of the Czech crisis, Hitler declared that the Sudetenland was “the last territorial demand I have to make in Europe.” According to surveys by the Amerjcan Institute of Public Opinion in the United States and by the British Institute, an affiliate, in England, virtually nobody believes him. The same question was used in the two surveys: “Hitler says he has no more territorial ambitions in Europe. Do you believe him?” Sentiment in the two countries is amazingly similar. AMERICAN VOTERS

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Hitler's Sudeten demands. Despite

talk of “peace in our time” as a result of the Munich parley, an overwhelmingly majority of American voters think the Munich settle= ment will lead to greater possibility of war rather than a lasting peace. This is evident from two Institute surveys, one taken directly after the Munich conference and one just completed. The first showed that 40 per cent thought the parley would lead to peace in Europe while 60 per cent thought it would only encourage the possibility of war, Today the number who believe the Sudeten settlement will bring war has risen to 74 per cent.

in the light of today’s survey on Hitler's territorial ambitions. It is clear from the comments expressed by voters that the majority believe Hitler's Sudeten triumph to be not the end of his territorial demands but just the beginning. “His attitude shows he is out to get all he can,” declares a Pennsylvania housewife in the Institute survey. “His lust for power won't let -him stop now,” adds a woman voter in Phoenix, Ariz. . “Hitler has broken every promise,” says a salesman in Ohio. “Why should we believe him now?%” Another typical comment was from a porter in Brooklyn: “Hitler isn’t finished now that he’s got land from Czechoslovakia. He's looking around for something else to grab.”

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Colonial Discussion Is Delayed by France And Britain.

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owners to draw only a small interest payment on the amount at which their property was assessed.

“Hitler to Speak at Funeral

Herr van Rath is to be given 3 /§ state funeral at Dusseldorf Tuesday. |? Fuehrer Hitler was expected to |i

speak, and over the “martyr’s” body announce the long range Nazi policy concerning Jews. Countless Jews had been ruined throughout Germany and Austria in a campaign of destruction which was ended last night by official order. Many thousands of Jews had been arrested. Their synagogues had been burned. Most Jewish shop owners were left without means of subsistence.

of goods in Jewish stores. Many grocery stores and restaurants in Vienna received orders to refuse to sell food to Jews. It was the high point of five and a half years in which Jews had been systematically restricted in their livelihood, excluded from professions and trades, ostracized from a large part of society, imprisoned in concentration camps, in some cases, because’ their names appeared on po=lice blotters for offenses like overtime parking. Munich to Expel Jews

But Jews, desperate, with no place to go and with no hope of help from abroad, feared that the climax was yet to come. They feared it would come soon. Already Jewish residents of Munich had been warned to get out of town by tomorrow night. Railroad stations and airports

This sentiment is not surprising

were usually crowded with Jews today trying to arrange transportation abroad. : Police and Nazi storm troops patroled the shopping districts during the early hours, and now they arrested any who tried to wreck stores. Any estimate of the total damage, of the total number of shops wrecked and synagogues burned, of the number of Jews beaten or are rested, was impossible.

Nazi Terror Threatens

Chamberlain Plans

LONDON, Nov. 11 (U. P.)—Horror expressed by British people at the anti-Jewish outbreak in Nazi Germany was expected in diplomatic quarters today to prove a matter of serious embarrassment to Prime Minister Chamberlain in his efforts to placate Fuehrer Hitler and insure British-German co-operation. The staid Daily Telegraph, regarded as the unofficial mouthpiece of the Foreign Office, said of the German riots today: “Germany has delivered herself over to an orgy of savagery which will send a thrill of horror throughout the civilized world. The pograms bear every mark of careful organization and official condonation. . The Nazi revenge is one of the most terrible things of the present century.”

Britain Protests

The comment of the News Chronicle, which represents the large body of solid liberalism, said: “A program hardly surpassed in fury since the dark ages has been loosed with calculated thoroughness throughout the Greater Reich. The onslaught was as contemptible as its pretext was paltry and its persecution cowardly. . . . Not on the basis of such savagery can there be any hope of understanding between the leaders of Germany and the people of this country. Britain will be revolted to a man by this sadistic outbreak.” Great Britain has made representations to Germany to safeguard rights and property of British Jews. Representations were made at Berlin yesterday as soon as the government learned, of anti-Jewish outbreaks. Sir George OgilvieForbes, British Charge d’Affaires, discussed the situation of British Jews with German Foreign Office officials. It was reported that a number of British Jews had been arrested outside the British Embassy in Berlin.

Colonies Question

Scratched From Agenda

PARIS, Nov. 11 (U. P.).—The Agence Radio news agency, in an inspired diplomatic story, said today that the problem of returning Germany's colonies had been scratched from the agenda of forthcoming British-British talks. The reason, the agency said, is that the colonial problem must be postponed until there is a general settlement of all problems, including economic questions and arms limitation.

Refuge in Canada

Discussed at Geneva

NEW YORK, Nov. 11 (U. P).— Ian MacKenzie, Canadian Minister of National Defense, said today that statesmen in Geneva are studying the possibility of creating a haven for political and racial refugees in Canada. He expressed no opinion on the plan, but said that representatives of the United States, Great Britain and Canada were on an international committee studying it.

SUES FOR $30,000 IN MARS BROADCAST

HOLLYWOOD, Nov. 11 (U. P.).— Miss Sara E. Collins, an actress who heard the “Men From Mars” radio drama Oct. 30 and says she believed it, sued Columbia Broadcasting system for $30,000 damages today.

severe nervous shock from hearing the fictitious news dispatches of Mars inhabitants invading New Jersey. They were part of the radio dramatization of H. G, Wells’ novel, “War of the Worlds.”

BOYS SET $40 BLAZE

Two pre-school age boys accidentally set fire today to a shed in the rear of 1241 Nordyke Ave., causing $40 damage, firemen reported.

by Mrs. Avis Collins,

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Nazis Map Ghetto Plans; Chamberlain Peace Work Endangered by Rioting

Leads Turkey

ISMET ASSUMES ATATURK'S POST

Predecessor’s Body Lies in State; Spanish’ Fighting Quiets.

(Editorial, Page 20)

ANKARA, Turkey, Nov. 11 (U. P.). —Gen. Ismet Inonu was elected President of Turkey by the National Assembly today, to succeed Kemal Ataturk, “father of modern Turkey,” who died yesterday. Pending his election Abdul Halik Renda, Assembly President, had served as provisional President for one day. : President Ataturk’s body lay in state at the Dolma Bagtcse Palace. It will be brought to Ankara to be

buried. 10 Years Premier

Gen. Ismet Inonu is better known as Ismet Pasha, his name before Ataturk as part of his modernization program compelled Turks to select surnames. He is 58—the age at which President Ataturk died. For more than 10 years Premier, he was one of Ataturk’s most trusted associates and was second only to him in prestige. He was known throughout the world as a diplomatist in the days when Turkey was fighting, successfully, to defeat efforts to penalize her for her support of Germany in the World War. . He used to head the Turkish delegation at international conferences. Gen, Inonu retired from the Prime Ministry in October, 1937, because of some divergencies between him and President Ataturk. The new President, elected unanimously, is an admirer of the United States and Great Britain. He is friendly also toward Russia because of Russia's aid to Ataturk in his days of struggle for power.

Spanish War Slowed by Mist

HENDAYE, Nov. 11 (U. P)— Fighting slowed in the Spanish civil war today, according to communiques, after a week of ferocious activity on the eastern fronts. The Rebels reported that hneavy mist interfered with their operations on the Ebro River. They appeared to have advanced their lines slightly.

STUDENTS AFTER PENSIONS BERKELEY, Cal; Nov. 11 —Students of the University of California have launched a project for “$50 Every Friday for Folks Under 50.”

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National Legion Commander Calls for ‘Universal Service Law’

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: Cuban Government, here for a

three-day visit. . Gen. John J. Pershing, chief of the American armies in France during the World War, urged

oy ipromp and vigorous” strengthending i | first formal statement since his re-

of national defenses. In his

covery from a recent serious illness,

® he warned thaw the current world

situation “is as menacing as at any critical time in history.” “It demands immediate and vigi orous action on our part lest there be visited upon us the recent experience of England and France,” he declared. “I would like to see a complete and well-balanced army provided, adequate in size and thoroughly trained and fully equipped with modern arms and with industrial provision for its maintenance against loss or obsoleséence.” In addition to observances of the day by civic, religious and patriotic organizations, there were memorial services for the war President, Woodrow Wilson, at Washington Cathedral. Four Cabinet members, Secretaries Morgenthau of the Treasury, Woodring of War, Swanson of the Navy, and Roper of Commerce, and their wives headed the distinguished list of those attending. First event on the Capital’s holiday program occurred last night in nearby Silver Spring, Md. where the Battle of Cantigny was reproduced. National Guard and regular Army units, tanks from Ft. Meade and airplanes from the 29th Division participated in the simulation of the first test of American troops in France.

V.F.W. Head Urges National Unity

DETROIT, Nov. 11 (U.P.)—Eugene I. Van Antwerp, commander-in-chief of veterans of Foreign Wars, said in an Armistile Day statement that “millions for defense, but not one cent for aggression” is the philosophy of overseas veterans today.

* He cautioned, however, “those who share our policies must not forget that national security is built on elements more powerful than battleships, planes and guns. : “Every blue print which proposes further expenditure for armaments will represent time utterly wasted if we fail to cherish that spirit of unity which makes America impregnable against all attacks. .

Fear Demonstration by Nationalists in Paris PARIS, Nov. 11 (U. P.).—A cannon shot at 11 a. m. today threw all Paris into a minute's silence, stopped the march of 500,000 war veterans, the blaring of 100 bands, and brought all leaders of the Government to attention beneath the Arc de Triomphe, facing the Unknown Solider’s tomb. There was a discordant note, however, brought on by Communists’ charges that Nationalists planned 3 demonstration during the day.

Chamberlain Applauded

At Armistice Ceremony

LONDON, Nov. 11 (U. P)—A precedent was broken today during the Armistice Day ceremony at the cenotaph to Britain’s World War dead. As Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain arrived, heading the Cabinet, to place a wreath at the foot of the memorial, the crowd massed in Whitehall clapped hands vigorously. It was the first time anyone had been applauded during ta. cenotaph ceremony.

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Mothers and American Red Cross also were in the fourth. Veterans of Foreign Wars and auxiliary, Sons of the V. F. W,, Rainbow Division Veterans and Jewish War Veterans were in the fifth division.

The American Legion occupied

Ithe entire sixth unit while the Boy

Scouts, the DeMolay, Shrine, Grotto, Salvation Army, Sahara Grotto and other organizations made up the seventh. The parade caused temporary rerouting of trolley and bus lines in the downtown district. The cars and busses stopped during the - period of silence. All bus lines loaded at Delaware and Market Sts. during the parade, except the N. Meridian St. and Speedway lines which loaded at Ohio and Ilinois Sts. “Peace” was to be the keynote of scores of programs by patriotic and civic organization. Young people of all religious denominations will meet at 7:45 o'clock at the Seventh Presbyterian Church to hear the Rev. E. J. Unruh, director of the Midwest Council on International Relations. An Armistice Day message was to be given at 3:45 p. m. over WFBM by J. Malcolm Dunn, county schools superintendent. Juniors of Garfield Park, No. 88, American Legion auxiliary, were to sponsor the program. The Last Man’s Club members will drink a toast to each other at 6:30 p. m. at the Hotel Antlers. Wilfred Bradshaw, Juvenile Court Judge-elect, will be. one of the speakers. Other activities included a speech by V. M. Armstrong, former Le-

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gion state commander, at the Roberts Park Methodist Church young people’s open house at 7:30 p. m.; the 12th District Drum and Bugle Corps dance at 9 o'clock at the Athenaeum and another dance by Firemen’s Post 42, at the Forty and Eight Chateau.

Additional programs were to be held by the Optimist Club at noon at the Columbia Club with Maj. Preston B. Waterbury, Ft. Harrison, as the speaker; Exchange Club at noon at the Washington Hotel, with a talk by Lieut. Col. J. H. Davidson, also of F't. Harrison; dedicatory exercises by Sergt. Ralph Barker Post, V. F. W., at 3:30 o'clock at 1421 Central Ave., and dances by the Hoosier and LaVelle-Gossett posts, V. FP. W,, at their headquarTS.

Fifteen American’ flags were to be presented School 58 by Bruce P. Robison Post, the Legion. The Indianapolis unit of the Women’s Overseas Service League was to have a reunion tonight at the home of Mrs. Robert Moore, 5617 N. Meridian St.

Another flag was to be presented to School 42 by Y. M. C. A. Post No. 107, American Legion. Dr. J. W. Ward was to speak. Speeches were to be made by Stephen Chadwick, Legion national commander, in a nation-wide broadcast at Arlington National Cemetery; Homer L. Chaillaux, Americanism director of the Legion, at a men’s dinner-at 6:30 o'clock at the Tabernacle Presbyterian Church and by George E. Bopp, national organizer of the Socialist Labor Party,

at the Holiday Building.

City Observes Armistice Day

MISSES ALASK

Aleutian Islands Feel Temblors.

By United Press

One of the severest earthquakes ever recorded was traced today to an epi-center in or near the Aleutian Islands, west of Alaska. Residents at Kanakanak on the Aleutian chain reported a temblor but it was not felt at Fairbanks or at Juneau on the mainland. It was severe enough to cause & definite tidal reaction in the Hawaiian Islands and to send seismograph needles into wild gyrations thousands of miles distant. Prediction of the tidal “wave” was made by Dr. Thomas Jaggar, noted volcanist, who said that a wave might strike the eastern shore ‘of the island of Maui as result of the quake. . Rumors of impending disaster swept through the islands and news papers were besieged with calls from frightened Honolulu residents. 2 Civil and military authorities ald= ed in calming the populace. i £1 First seismograph recording of the shocks was made at Fordham University, in New York, where nine needles were shaken off drums 13 inches wide at 2:28 p. m. (Indian= apolis Time) yesterday. The Rev. Fr, Joseph Lynch estimated /the epi= center was south of Alaska and said had the quake occurred ashore, “we would never have heard from tha place again.” ;

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