Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 16 March 1939 — Page 4
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Labor Talk Recess Brings Demand for Early Study ~~ Of: Amendments.
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=The 10-day recess of. A. F. of LC. 1. O. peace negotiations ‘precipitated demands in Congress* today for
hearings on proposed amendments to the Wagner Labor Relations Act
to begin April 1. Senators Ellender (D. La.), Taft (R. 0) and Burke (D:. Neb.) announced they desired the Senate Education and Labor Committee to
weeks lest further delay: preclude action at this session of Congress. Committee Chairman Elbert D. Thomas (D. Utah) remained opposed to opening the controversial issue -of labor law change until A. F, of L.-C. I. O. negotiators reach a basis for agreement. “There is no. doubt that we have a pitched battle between the C. I. O. and A. F. of L.” Senator Thomas said, “and therefore the Committee should do nothing to take the attention of the pulbic off the peace conference. If the time ever comes that the reason for postponement becomes invalid, then we should hold hearings.” The peace negotiations were recessed to allow C. I. O. President John L. Lewis to participate in ne-
gotiations for a new contract with|.
bituminous coal operators. The old ires March 31. Senator Taft hinted that he felt the hearings were being delayed to ‘prevent. consideration before Con-
‘A. PF. of L. President William
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coal prices are re-established, strengthening union demands for wage increases. An operators’ committee of 18 meets with 16,U. M. W. negotiators
Nn at 1 p. m. today (Indianapolis Time)
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Producers asked a 50-cent a day wage reduction. The union seeks a 50-cent a day wage increase, a 30-jour-week, a guarantee of 200 workg ‘days per year, and two weeks annual vacation with pay. » Mr. Lewis yesterday asked ' the producers to join with the union before the end of this week in “rendering a public service” by
public, industries, businessmen and the Government that there would be not soft coal = strike, lockout or stoppage in 1939. Operators said that if Mr. Lewis
National Bituminous Coal Commission re-establishes a valid price schedule, “it will not be a question of whether we will grant an increase, but rather of how large the increase will be.” Commission officials estimate prices will be re-established soon
State and national planning
college officials today held the final sessions of -the State Planning Conference a’ Indiana Uni-
versity. Seated, lefi to right,
Blucher of Chicago, executive director of the American Society of Planning Officials, snc C. E. Arnt, of the Si: fe Planning Board.
Michigan City, Standing, left to right, are .
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Washington Hears Indiana 'G. 0. P. May Boom Hiri Against McNutt.
By DANIEL M. KIDNEY * Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON, March 16. — Not to be outdone by the McNutt Democrats, Indiana Republicans may bring forth their own favorite son for the 1940 Presidential nomination, it was learned here today, He will be Homer E. Capehart, the nickel-in-the-slot music magnate, who put a million dcllar smile on defeatist Republican faces last fall by throwing a $34,000 barbecu: at his Washington, Ind., farms. Since coming here last Monday to help Raymond E. Willis file jis Senate petition against Senctor VanNuys, Chairman Arch N. Bobbitt of the Indiana Republican State Committee and Secretary of State James E. Tucker have remained «nd are holding political conferences. Out of these have come the Canehart for President reports. Friends of the potential favorite son cay that he might take the Vice Presidency in a pinch. In any event, a favorite son: may sew up the Hoosier delegation for trading purposes, which is an old Indiana custom long corried out by such big-time bosses as former Republican Senator “Jim” Watson 3nd the late “Tom” Taggert on ‘he Democratic side. : Mr. Capehart himself came her: a few weeks ago with his political manager, Paul Bausman, Washit z-
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executives and Dr. B. ID. Myers,
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Hartlg, Evans- Board.
seen on anybody not a candidate for something, it was commented at the time. Mr. Bobbitt visited Republican National headquarters here yesterday and afterward officials there said that they are playing no favorites when asked about the possible Capehart candidacy. . Indiana Republicans call Mr. Capehart a “supersalesman’” gnd his advocacy as a favorite son is desigried to compete with former Gov= ernor Paul V. McNutt, now Philippines High Commissioner,
SEVEN MORE HELD ON FEDERAL GOUNTS
even more persons indicted by the Federal Grand Jury were reported arrested today, Assistant U. 8. District Attorney B. Howard Caughran announced.
Clarence V. Crockett, 65, a former teller and cashier of the Farmer's National Bank of Shelbyville, is beinz held under a $5000 bond at Birmingham, Mich., Mr. Caughran said. Francis Strang, 20, of Indisnapolis, is being held in the Marion County Jail under a $2500 bond, charged with a violation of the postal laws, U S. District Attornew Vel Nolan said. Others arrested and the charges placed against them, according to Assistant © U, 8S. District Attorney Paul A. Pfister, were: Roy Powell, 56, of Brazil, violation of the Internal Revenue Act; Charles Hicks, 44, of Indianapolis, violation of the Iniernal Revenue Act; James Wilhite, 26, of Indianapolis, forging WEA checks; Glenn DeVaney, 18, of Inclianapolis, violation of the postal
flaws, and Dan S. Stewart, 27, of a1| Anderson, violation of the internal
reverie laws.
ton publisher. He announced at that]
time that he would not be a candidate for State or national chairm:n, Governor, Senator or national coinmitteeman, but he left the Presi-f dency and Vice Presidency wi de open by saying: “Such high offices must seek t ie man!” During his visit, Mr, Capeh:rt spent an entire afternoon greetiig
G. O. P. bigwigs on Capitol Hill and | “he flashed a smile that is seldom
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RETAIL FOOD COSTS DECLINE 1 PER GENT
Times Special WASHINGTON, March 16—Retail food costs in Indianapolis fell 1 per cent from Jan. 17 to Feb. 15, as compared with an average decrease of .8 per cent for 51 leading cities, the Bureau of Labor Statistics re- " | ported today. The Feb. 15 food prices in Indianapolis wére 1.8 per cent under those for Feb. 15, 1938, the report shows. Decreases during the monthly period to Feb. 15 were: : Cereals and bakery products .1 eggs 8.9, fruits and vegetables 46 and fats and oils 9. : Meat prices increased 1.7 per cent, sugar and sweets .4 and there was no price change reported for beverages and chocolate.
$150,000 PRETAX WARRANTS SOLD
The County Auditor today sold $150,000 “worth of tax anticipation warrants for the State Welfare Department «to the Albert McGann Securities Co. of South Bend. The warrants, to bear an interest rate of three-quarters of one per cent, were sold to secure operating funds for the Welfare Department pending spring tax collections. The South Bend Company were awarded the warrants after offering a premium of $8.12. Indianapolis
[PLANNING BOARD WILL ASK FUNDS LST" IN BUDGET
‘Pound-Foolish’; Con-
: ; Clave Ends, J !' By PAUL BOXELL . Tispes Bloomington Correspondent B MINGTON, March 16-~-A is to interview Governor Townsend on the possibility of obtaining funds - carry on the Board's work, it was learned here today. The biennial budget bills passed by - the legislature practically abolished the Board by reducing iis appropriation to almost one-sixth of the . Budget Committee's recommendation. T Executive Director I.. F. Moorman, who is/ attending the State Planning Conference here at Indiana University, said: “A committee is prepared to interview Governor Townsend when he returns from vacation,” he said. “We are considering. methods of obtaining funds to" carry on the work, but we have no definite ideas in mind so far.”
' Ridicules Reduction At a dinner meeting last night,
of the National Emergency Council, called the legislative action reducing the Planning Board’s funds from $20,000 to $3500 a year a “poundfoolish policy.” In the conference’s final session, Professor Edward E. Edwards of the I. U. business school urged the more than 100 delegates not to be discouraged. Prof. Edward said today that “planners should be alert to detect in their plans the opportunities for profit ahd to use these opportunities as arguments for the plan.” |
State Planning Board committee!
Clarence E. Manion, Sihte director)
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Times-Acme Photo.
Bebe Blake, 16, daughter of a Los Angeles Superior Court judge, was amazed when she learned her father thought she had been kidnaped. She explained she had gone to San Francisco for a lark and to hunt a job. She is shown ‘at Juvenile Detention home in San Francisco.
PRESIDENT HONORS CITY WAR VETERAN
WASHINGTON, March 16 (U. P.). —President Roosevelt today had awarded the Distinguished Service
[MONTGOMERY
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Claims His Action Necessary After Tucker Seeks Dismissal.
states and is controlled wy a Pederal Court order. In the telegram to the Governor, Mr. Tucker said that Mr. Montgome ery reinstated the firm without cone sulting either himself or Richard T. James, chief deputy Secretary of State. The telegram was forwarded to the Governor, who is in Florida. Mr. Tucker’s telegram said in part: . “I cannot longer be responsible for the action of a subordinate who takes advantage of me in my ab-
Chester R. Montgomery, Indiana |sence
Securities Commissioner, whose dismissal has been asked by Secretary of State James M. Tucker, today defended his action in reinstating an investment company to operate in Indiana. : Mr. Tucker, in Washington on business, sent a telegram to Governor Townsend’s office last night, requesting that Mr. Montgomery be dismissed for “taking advantage of his (Tucker’s) absence.” Mr. Montgomery, whose office operates directly under the Secretary
f |of State, said he reinstated the | Fidelity Investment Co. of Wheel-
“In an exchange of telegrams between Mr. Montgomery and myself he has persistently refused to follow my instructions regarding this matter.” Mr. Montgomery explained that Mr. Tucker left the city without reaching any decision on the.reinstatement question and that “I was obliged to take the responsibility myself as it could not be delayed any longer. ‘ “The reinstatement can be re-scinded-at any time and no damage can be done because investo protected by Federal Court order,” he continued Mr. Montgomery, a Democrat, is
# |ing, W. V,, to transact business in
Indiana on the ground that the firm is operating legally in 13 other
an appointee off Governor Townsend, Mr. Tucker was the only Republican elected to a State office last year.
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