Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 January 1939 — Page 4
ouse Democrats
sclare They ‘Didn’t Even Get to Read Measures.’
(Continued from Page One)
at if the Republicans had a good “the-majority wouldn't like it.” “The minority side of the House d some experience in our election laws in a recent case in Mardon County. I merely suggested to the Democratic members of the id ttee that we get these bills out and get them printed. Then if on second reading you Democrats want to present amendments we ‘will be glad for your co-operation.” Declaring that this situation had “never occurred in legislative annals,” Rep. Edward H. Stein (D. Bloomfield) explained that the bills ‘were not - even unfolded” in the committee meeting. He asked that the election measures be recommitted to Judiciary “B” Committee, where they could receive some consideration. 5 Referring to the 1935 session, Rep. Frank T. Millis (R. Campbellsburg) said that then the Democrats steam rollered through the budget bill and the “Republicans were forced to ‘walk out of the session to stop it.” Bh “If you can do that kind of steam * rollering, then you ought to be willing to take it,” he added.
Other Charges Made
k Other Democrats charged the G.
O. P. State Committee was dictating the provisions of the bill. They said all bills should be studied in committees since the theory of committee is “division of the work, * so that various groups can study the measures in detail.” “What is the point of having committees if this practice is followed,” Rep. Stein shouted. "Loud applause from the Republican side greeted the statement of ‘Rep. Harry M. Shull (R. Auburn) that “we are doing something that you Democrats have done for the last two sessions. “When the Democrats were in the majority I had bills in committee that I couldn’t get any kind of report on, minority or majority.” ~ :Rep. Judson West (D. Indianapolis) told Rep. Foster that: the nrajority of the committee had refused to hear Charles R. Ettinger, Marion County Clerk. He quoted Mr. Ettinger as saying his interest in the bill wasn’t personal, but that he was trying to. clear up inconsistencies.
Rep. Herbert H. Evans (R. New}
Castle) suggested that the bills be _ referred back to the Elections Committee. Then Rep. Foster secured consent of the House to withdraw the majority . report for passage after he declared: ! “Let us take these bills back then, . and we will hear you Democrats ~ until your tongues hang out.” ~ ‘Republican members now conceded that the G. O. P. members of the Elections Committee had gone “too far” but the Republicans were determined the bills would remain in the Elections Committee in order “not to discredit the committee’s chairman, Rep. Foster. . .” ~ ‘By this time the gallery had crowded inside the rails and many - of the representatives from both - parties were grouped around the © Speaker, - Speaker Knapp did not recognize Rep. Stein's motion to recommit ese - bills to the Judiciary “B” Comittee, and Rep. Stein withdrew his motion. These hills all remain in the Elections Committee. ~ Rep. William Black (D. Anderson)
"introduced an amendment to the
. bill . to ‘exempt municipally owned utilities from. all taxes to provide that this exemption should apply just to property taxes and not to the gross income tax. a ~~ “Purpose of this bill is to relieve - the property tax burden. I think the
5 utilities should be required to pay
the gross income tax,” he declared. 4 Amendment Adopted .
‘His amendment was adopted after a. division showed 59 representatives supported him. ‘An amendment was proposed by
* Rep. Walter S. Baker (R. Bourbon),
to specifically exempt REMC organizations from taxation. ; ~The amendment to exempt REMC . from the utility bill was adopted by a voice vote, although Rep. ~ Harrison (R. Attica) objected to the "entire bill “because it- would result
| _in a doubling up of the tax burden
. on others.” © “You are setting up a precedent here that is dangerous,” he said. “1 would support this hill if I ~ thought this was fair; but I don’t ~ think it is. I move that this bill be indefinitely postponed.” _. Rep. Black moved to lay the motion on the table and loosed a blast against Philip Zoercher, State Tax - Board chairman, who had writlen
; ~ STOUT'S
LADIES
: “ fhe
Cd
I furl Charge of Steam Rolling MANAGER PLA At G.O.P. Members of Election Reform Committee] IS WEISSTOPI
b
letters to leaders of both sides of the House attacking this bill " “Mr. Zoercher crucified the Democrats when they were in power and he crucified the Republicans when they were in power. He has served under both of them” Rep. Black shouted, and his remark was greeted by applause from the Republican side. The bill was kept alive on a 71 fo 24 vote and was advanced to third reading. Police Bill Date Set
The House bill to establish an eight-hour day for police departments in third and fourth class cities, was made a special order of business for Tuesday at 11 a. m. Advanced to third reading was the House bill to extend the deadline for purchase of automobile license plates. This measure was amended by Rep. Denton to provide a 60day grace period from Jan. 1 to March 1 and to provide that motorists could use the plates of either year during this period. ~ As originally drafted the bill would have cost the State two months revenue, Rep. Denton said, explaining that the bill actually followed what was now being done on the sale of plates by executive order of the Governor. Republicans agreed to the amendment. Heated debate resulted from the attempt of Rep. Hobart Creighion (R. Warsaw) to kill on second reading the bill to prohibit the sale of prison made goods on the open maret.
Rep. Creighton was joined by Rep. Stein, a fellow member on the State Budget Committee, in opposing this measure, since they said that the sale of these prison made goods goes toward defraying expenses of the institutions. @ They claimed this bill would endanger the budget. “The Governor told me that when the last prison goods bill was passed there would be no further demands by labor on this subject,” Rep. Stein said. ’ Rep. Edward P. Barry (D. Indianapolis) defended this bill which had received a’ unanimously favorable report from the Labor Committee. The bill was kept alive 70 to 25 and was advanced to second reading. Proposed revisions in the motor vehicle fees and gasoline tax still were discussed by Democratic legislators today, after Democratic Senators failed to reach any general agreement on the subject during a caucus yesterday afternoon. Governor Townsend also conferred with tax experts on the problem.
Arguments Presented
Meanwhile, arguments of business and labor groups on pending Senate bills to limit township expenditures for poor relief and to “liberalize” workmen’s~eompensation were presented at publicThearings before Senate committees last night.
Two veteran. legislators, one Republican and one Democrat, said they had been sounding out the feeling ‘of House members representing rural communities and found them “pretty generally opposed” to wage-hour legislation. Rep. Arnold Nahand (D. Indianapolis), labor representative who introduced the hill in the House, said: “The reason the farmers are opposing the Wage-Hour Bill is because they don’t know what's in it. The bill doesn’t affect the farmers one way or the other immediately, and eventually the greater spending power of persons in the city will
"| raise farm prices.”
“lI have talked to both Republican and Democratic farm representatives and have found them pretty much opposed to the bill,” Rep. Harry Shull (R. Auburn) said. “We feel that Indiana is not ready for this type of legislation—that it is too extreme to digest at this time.” Rep. William P. Castner (D. Holton) also said he has been discussing the matter with other farm representatives and found them unfavorable toward wage-hour legislation. ° Follows Federal Act
He said farmers in general opposed it because its provisions “would interfere with hiring during harvest time.” Referred to the House ® Labor Committee, the State Wage-and-Hour Bill follows provisions of the Federal act except that it provides less exemptions. The minimum wage provided would be 25 cents an hour during the first year, 30 cents an hour during ‘the next six years and 40 cents an hour thereafter. This section would take effect upon expiration of 120 days from date of ‘enactment, During the first year the bill calls for an eight-hour day and a 44hour week; during the second year
FACTORY
an eight-hour day and a 42¢hour week, and after expiration of the second year an eight hour day and a 40-hour week. Overtime would be paid at a rate of time and a half. Hour provisions would not apply “to any employee employed in such extraordinary emergencies as those resulting directly from fire, flood, storm or similar natural forces, or epidemic of illness or disease, which requires employment in excess of the hours specified in hour limitation section. . . .” This exception is to apply only “in order that life, health or property may be preserved. . ..” /
Provides for Pzobes
The State Labor Commissioner by his own initiative or upon the petition of 100 or more residents of the state could investigate the wages paid employees in any industry. Wage boards shall consist of six members, two representing the public, two representing employees in the industry and two representing the employers. “Representatives of the employers and emplOyees ‘shall be selected so far as pract c#ble from nominations submitted “§ employers and employees or orga.uzations thereof, in such inc Vs the bill proposes. i HN 2 Recommendations &hich the board submits to“tbz Commissioner on minimum wages would in no case be less than the minimum established specifically in the bill. After fling of the Wage Board’s report.the Labor Commissioner, after holding a public hearing, can order these recommendations into effect. : If the Commissioner doesn’t like the Board's recommendations he can refer the matter back to the same board or name another board.
Farm Opposition Heard
Farm opposition to legislative tampering with the gross income tax law was voiced yesterday by Hassil E. Schenk, Indiana Farm Bureau president, who said: “The ‘Indiana Farm Bureau is definitely on record against any proposal which. would reduce the income to the State from the Gross Income Tax. As a result of this source of income Indiana is unsurpassed by any state in the Union in keeping her school doors open and her teachers paid.” In announcing the organization’s continuing fight for removal of all welfare costs from property taxpayers, Mr. Schenk said property owners feel “the additional $6,000,000 of welfare costs thrust on their shoulders in an unbearable burden which must be removed.” : ‘Some Demacratic leaders - have proposed thay automobile license fees be reduced to a flat $1 a year while the gasoline tax be increased cent a gallon. Opposition to change reportedly came from border counties which said the proposed increase in the gasoline tax would cripple the business of filling stations since Indiana now has a higher gasoline tax than Illinois and Michigan and the same 4-cent rate as Ohio. Among those who conferred with the Governor on this question were Todd- Stoops, Hoosier Motor Club secretary-manager; Harry Miesse, Indiana Taxpayers’ Association executive secretary, and labor representatives including Carl Mulen, State Federation of Labor president. One proposal mdde at this meeting was for a flat $3 or $4 fee. Mr. Miesse said he would oppose any
State distribution of motor vehicle
proposition which would reduce the}
ernmental units, while Mr. Stoops said he wanted the Highway Commission. to be able to continue its road building program. pat In the House, Roads Committee recommendation was given to House measures which would repeal the truck weight tax law, and which would require weeds along county highways to be cut between June 15 and: Sept. 1 each year. The Committee voted . to recommend a House bill giving the ‘State Auditor power to make refunds for overpayment of gasoline tax. @ | Neutral on Flat Fee
- The Committee further voted to move out without recommendation a bill setting a flat $6 rate for passenger: automobile ‘licenses.: The Committee took this action ‘after members stated they felt there was little sentiment for a reduction in license fees. . + | Lied In- discussing rumors of ‘a: proposed measure to increase gasoline taxes, committee members they felt it had only a small chance of passage as Indiana gasoline now is higher. than in neighboring states. They, pointed out that Indiana motorists living near state liges drive into other states to buy their gasoline a few cents cheaper than Indiana gasoline. on ha While no action was taken by the Public Morals Committee on the Republican Party’s. liquor measure, Rep. Glenn A. Markldnd (R. Zionsville), Committee chairman, stated. that a hearing for interested persons would be held at least by Wednesday. The Committee discussed the 233-page measure, article by article, Jostey. Five Republican®indorsed. election measures were to be reported out of the House Elections Committee as the Democrats signed a minority report ‘charging they had been “de-. prived of the opportunity to consider the bills.” . : Led by Rep. Winfield K. Denton (D. Evansville), the minority members said the Republicans were attempting to run over them “rough shod” by asking them to sign a “ready-made” report. .The minority report, to be given to the House today, read:
‘We Are Unable ., “Having been deprived of the opportunity to either read or consider
said bills, (we) make leave to report .that for said reason (we) are.
{Propose Criminal =
was to: consider all bills referred to it. The reports, signed by several majority members, were on desk of Rep. C. Y. Foster (R. © mel) when members arrived. : When the Democrats refused to sign any “ready-made” reports, Mr. Foster said: : “It’s all right with me what reports you sign. We expected you'd sign a minority report anyway, but whatever you do, we are going to get these bills out on the floor.”
Statute Changes ..
Two measures to make Indiana criminal statutes dealing with narcotics and extradition conform to
those of other states, and one to enact a criminal pursuit law, were introduced into the Senate oer The three bills, prepared by the Interstate Commission on @rime, were introduced by Senator Jacob Weiss (D. Indianapolis). af The “fresh pursuit” act would giv officers of other states pursuing criminals in Indiana, powers possessed by Indiana police. The Act would apply only to officers of states which have a similar “pursuit” act. i Under present law an officer from another state ceases to: have power to arrest the pursued crime inal when the officer moves into Indiana. Pe | The foreign officer must, under present conditions, obtain a warrant and undertake other legal proceedings before he is empowered to make an arrest in the State. He would automatically assume powers of Indiana police in his pursuit in Indiana under the bill, : |
AUTO VICTIM DEAD; ‘HAPPY’ RODE IN CAR
Mrs. Helen Peters, 2932 S. East St., who was struck Dec. 7 by a car in which Governor A. B. (Happy) Chandler of Kentucky was riding, died this morning in Methodist Hospital. She was 71. Governor Chandler was being driven to a speaking engagement at the Indianapolis Athletic Club when the car struck Mrs. Peters. The acci-
unable to make recommendations.” The meeting was the first the
dent occured in the 2900 block Madison Ave.
INSURED
Chart Shows : Growth at
2 os
Write for folder
and gasoline tax funds to local gov-
Celtic SAVERS Enjoy
SAFETY
Operating under Governsment Supervision and with Federal Savings & Loan Insurance Corp. INSURANCE .0of savings accounts up to $5,000 each. Celtic offers you ‘the greatest possible safety plus good return. 4
Save $1.00 or $5,000
YOUR INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS
INSURED Up to $5,000.00
on Insured Accounts
1g
RUST, BROWN ..
'
\
Yc Innerspring studio couch in choice of BURGUNDY, GREEN,
Witharms...
DOWN
31 per WEEK -
“HANAGER PLAN
Election Committee has held ana|Senator 'Confers With
{to the City Manager plan. A bill,
city representing the various social,
tions. ,.. :
Others of Marion County On Proposed Bill.
Senator Jacob Weiss (D. Indianapolis) was to confer this afternoon with other Marion County Senators to seek their coauthorship of a bill which he says would “give Indianapolis a real city manager.” Senator E. Curtis White (D. Indianapolis), president pro tem:, previously had stated he was opposed
drafted by Senator William E. Jenner (R. Shoals), to enable cities to|choose the plan, now is awaitin action by committee. : Senator Weiss’ bill is to be introduced tomorrow and would make mandatory adoption of the plan by cities of the first four classes on Jan. 1, 1943, following the general election of 1942. ! i Under provisions of the measure, two councilmen would be elected by the citizens at large in addition “to such councilmen as are representative of such bona fide groups of organized inhabitants of each such
civic, labor and business organiza-
The number
of councilmen .in
cuit Con {of the election, Representatives of the various civic and social organizations would have until that time to petition for a councilman.to be their representative,
Fouldrbe fixed by the CirCourt judge 90 days in advance
“By giving these groups a hand
in the election you have real proportional Senator Jenner’s measure does not provide.” Senator Weiss said.
‘representation, which
The City Manager would be hired
under a contract of not less than five and not more than 10 years. He would be
Indiagapolis.
paid $25,000 a year in “Experience with City Manager
laws has shown ‘that a good city manager, Dykstra, who served Cincinnati so well, could not be hired for less|] than that amount,” Senator Weiss explained.
LET CONTRACT FOR
of the caliber of Mr.
CHANUTE BARRACKS
¥ WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 (U. P.).—
The War Department today awarded a $605,500 contract to the Lipman Construction Co., Chicago, for a 2200-man air corps barracks at Chanute Field, Ill. - ’
Other construction awards in-
cluded:
A $124,913 contract to Alloway
& George Co., Spokane, Wash., for barracks extensions at Ft. Missoula, ont.
A $114,715 contract to N. G. Petry
Co., Denver, for five double sets
the Denver air corps 1
©. Sachs Co., St. Louls for electric distribution and street lighting at Scott Field, TIL. >
EX-VALENTINO AID GUILTY
HOLLYWOOD, Jan. 26 (U. P.).—
Clifford Robertson, 56, once Rudolph Valentino's business manager, was
{under 10 years’ probation today
after pleading guilty to a charge of obtaining $15,000 from friends on the false representation that major film studios owed him $35,000.
Fo Good Food Good Health!
TOWNE DINNER
Served Every Evening: and All Day Sunday
50¢c
MERIDIAN at WASHINGTON
of commissioned officers’ quarters at
STAR: STORE
350 WUHRSHINGTON ST.
SINE IBER
- JANUARY MEANS BIG
MATTRESS VALUES
‘None Sold to Dealers
Hurry! Get Your ‘New Mattress Now! Save Plenty!
It Costs But Little
AT THE STAR STORE NVEST IN COMFORT
Actual $6.95 Value
sv 1009, Pure Cotton vc Floral Ticking. ve Diamond Tufted > + Many Colorful Designs + Rolled Edges-—Securely Sewed
Ko Phone, Cc. 0. { D. or Mail Orders Please
Plan.
Once each year (during January) Star Store, through cooperation of large manufacturers, brings you a truly great , Mattress Sale. You'll like these big, soft, easy sleeping mattresses and the price will scarcely. be misse limited budget. Use our Ten Pay Plan or convenient Lay Away
from even the most
Star Store Furniture Dept., Third Floor.
school; A $48,320 contract to the S..
. s
ONE DAY SALE! |.
For one day (Friday) Only, the house furnishings dept.
is offering many below. 10c delivery charge on purchase
Regular $1.49
gal., dipped, ¥ a 1 vanized cans with lid and bail. BE=
Regular 79¢ Tea Kettles
49: | ¢
5-quart size Grey enameled teakettles. Very special.
Star Store, Basement.
Star Store, Basement. J
real money-saving values, as shown s less than $3.00.
Sk, i ..-. —l 50-Ft. Clothes Line & 50 Clothes Pins |
Star Store, Basement.
29¢ 4-Sewed Brooms, fresh corn stock Cd vir w eed dee Ses ..19¢
79¢ Large Size White or Ivory Combinettes
59¢ Large Dust Mops 69¢ 14-In. Red, Green
39¢ ‘14-Qt. Round, Grey Enamel, Dish Pans : No. 8 Cast Iron
SKILLETS
Regular 59¢
in Metal Containers
creas irswiavennvee B06, ;
and Ivory Waste Baskets ...............3%
Reg. 98c Ironing
BOARDS
12x43, three
a
leg, smoothly finished
braced.
Star Store, Basement.
Skillets, polished and cured inside
‘v 2 matching end tables v ‘A tray top coffee table “% 3 malching lamps . . . a junior, a bridge, a tabje... ¥% A fine, high back occasional chair - i
* 8 GOOD PIECES
‘Seventy-nine dollars and ‘seventy cents worth of merchandise . . . for 49.95 ...avery small down payment . . . exceedingly easy terms ... a friendly store... a dependable fi store . . . a store that is [ll
39:
‘Star Store, Basement.
FACTORY SECONDS
Almost 500 Seconds and” sags °F Spetony
SIZES 3 TO 9
—e SELDO, 9 WIDTHS AAA TO C Yr O
PAIRS ALIKE
t's 318-332 Mass. Ave.
(Second Block)
STORE OPENS 8 A. M., CLOSES WEEK DAYS 5:30 P. M.