Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 21 June 1939 — Page 3

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21, 1080 _

. U.S. PROTESTS BLOCKADING OF TIENTSIN AREA

Protection Demanded for Americans and Property: British Give Warning.

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eral and British army headquarters. Admiral Yarnell and the Consul General discussed the blockade with the British officials. The visit was, formally, a return for a visit paid by the British to Admiral Yarnell, incident to his brief visit here. After today’s visit, Mr. Yarnell left for Chinwangtao to board his flagship, the Cruiser Augusta. By the American and British representations today, the Tientsin blockade was made an international issue of grave import. The United States yesterday had protested to Japan at Tokyo against bombardments of American missions in China and restriction of supplies to Kulagsu, the foreign area of Amoy, which the Japanese Navy is blockading. But now, with Consul General’ Caldwell’s representations, the Tientsin situation became generally regarded, with that at Kulangsu, as but the first move in a Japanese attempt to seize control of all foreign areas in China. Ostensibly Japan, by occupying and blockading Swatow, intended to close an inlet for Chinese war supplies. Actually, whether as part of a considered plan or not, it meant that the Japanese were closing in on Hongkong, Great Britain's Far Eastern naval base. Swatow is 80 miles above Hongkong. Already Japanese troops were at ocastal points in the immediate vicinity of Hongkong and Japan had occupied Canton, up the Pearl River, since last October. The American destroyer Pillsbury is at Swatow, with its crew of 122 officers and men. Capt. John T. G. Stapler left Hongkong yesterday in the U. S. destroyer John D. Pope and was expected to divert the ship to Swatow. The gunboat Asheville was standing by at Hongkong for orders, and was expected to leave at any hour for the scene. Approximately 40 Americans, and hundreds of Britons, reside at Swatow.

Britain Insists on Food for Subjects

LONDON, June 21 (U. P.) —Britain, is “prepared to take any steps which may be thought necessary to insure supplies for British subjects” in blockaded Tientsin, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told questioners today in the House of Commons. Mr. Chamberlain said Sir Robert Craigie, British Ambassador to Tokyo, had made the point clear to the Japanese Government, informing the latter that “weedo not acquiesce in this blockade.”

U. S. Awaits Official

Report on Blockade

WASHINGTON, June 21 (U. P). ~ State Department officials said today they had not yet received an official report of representations made by the Consul General in Tientsin to the Japanese Consul General on the effect of the Japanese blockade of foreign settlement. They emphasized, however, that Consul General John K. Caldwell had been given wide authority to act. They said they would expect a report soon from Mr. Caldwell on details of the complaints he had made,

British, French Parley On Defense Called

SINGAPORE, Straits Settlements, June 21 (U. P.).—Admiral Jean de Coux, commanding the French feet in the Far East; Gen. Maurice Martin, commander-in-chief of the Army in French Indo-China, and Col. Jules de Veze, chief-of-staff of the Far East air force, arrived today for a conference of 60 British and French defense chieftains on Far Eastern strategy and tactics. The formal conference starts tomorrow after the arrival of Sir Percy Noble, British Navy com-mander-in-chief in the Far East, and Gen. A. E. Grasett, command-er-in-chief of the Hongkong garrison.

SCHCOL, MADE POSSIBLE WASHINGTON, June 21.—There were 1446 chilaren of low income farm families in Indiana enabled to go to school this year due to the rehabilitation efforts of the Farm Security Administration, the Department of Agriculture reported today.

flying squadrons organized by the Townsend Trail Blazers’ League. These squadrons, composed of 10 picked men, will be sent into strategic Congressional districts— districts where the organization has the greatest strength—to establish as many new clubs as possible within 10 days or two weeks, thus building up voting strength. The Flying Squadron idea has been tried cut already in two districts, the Second District in Indiana—home of Rep. Charles A. Halleck—and the Illinois 17th District. Organize Halleck District

Rep. Halleck was one of the two Townsend-supported Indiana Republican Congressmen voting against the Townsend Bill. In his district, the squadron formed 38 new clubs. » Mr. Jeffery indicated a squadron will be sent into the Fourth Indiana District to attempt to send back to private life Rep. George W. Gillie, the other Indiana Republican opposing the bill. Mr. Jeffery said the “present feeling is that we'll pick out about 50 Congressional districts and concentrate on them.” “Naturally, we don’t expect to defeat in 1940 every one who voted against us,” Mr. Jeffery said. “We aren't strong enough in many districts. But the present feeling is to pick out about 50 or more districts where we are strongest and concentrate on these. “These will be picked from two groups — first those Congressmen who owed their selection to us and then voted against us, and, second, leaders in the opposition who manifest a bitter attitude toward us.” Among the convention speakers due to arrive today were Senators Johnson (D. Colo), Downey (D. Cal) and Holman (R. Ore.). Scheduled to arrive later this week is Senator Pepper (D. Fla). Senator Nye (R. N. D)) who was to give the keynote address at the convention tomorrow afterncon notified B. G. Rankine, convention manager, he would not be able to speak until Friday. Senator Nye's brother-in-law died yesterday and funeral services will be tomorrow.

Thomas Wires He's Busy

Mr. Rankine also announced that Senator Thomas (D. Okla.) would be unable to come here for a proposed radio round-table. The Senator wired Mr. Rankine that because his bill relating to the devaluation of gold and the extension of the stabilization fund was being considered by the Senate, he would be unable to leave Washington. A speaker to take Senator Nye's place has not been chosen but Mr. i Rankine hopes to have Senator Pepper or Rep. Joe Hendricks (D. Fla.) talk for him. Rep. Hendricks is scheduled to speak at the Friday morning session. State representatives today revised their estimates of the expected attendance. Earlier they had predicted an attendance of 15,000 persons. This was based on actual registrations, they said, but so many people have arrived within the last two days they now believe 20,000 delegates will be here by tomorrow morning. An interorganization feud be-

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MEETINGS TODAY

International Circulation Managers Association, convention, Claypool Hotel, all dav. Indianapolis Real Estate Board, property management division, luncheon, Canary Cottage, noon. Townsend National Convention, Cadle Tabernacle. all day. Associated Roines Alumni, annual dinner, Second Evangelical and Reformed Church, 6 p. m. Indianapolis Smoke Abatement League, luncheon, Hetel Washington, noon. ’. M. C. A. Camera Club, meeting, Central Y

WM, C, A, Pp. m. Kiwanis Club, luncheon, Cclumbia Club, hoon. Lions Club, luncheon, Hotel Washington,

oon. Young Men's Discussion Club, dinner, Y.M. C. A, 6 p. m. Purdue Alumni Association, luncheon, Hotel Severin, noon. Twelfth District American Legion, luncheon. Board of Trade, noon. Sigma Alpha Epsilon, luncheon, Board of Trade, noon. Delta TT Tau, luncheon, Seville on. Co-Operative Club of Indianapolis, luncheon, Columbia Club, noon. Indiana Motor Traffic Association, luncheoneon, Hotel Antlers. noon, Indianapolis Junior Chamber of Commerce, luncheon, Canary Cottage, noon.

Forty Plus Club, meeting, Chamber of Commerce, 7:30 p. m. pha Beta Zeta, meeting, Hotel Washington, 7:30 p. m.

MEETINGS TOMORROW

Townsend National Convention, Tabernacle, all day. International Circulation Managers Association, convention, Claypool Hotel, all

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day. Indiana Lions Club Golf Tournament Dinner, Hotel Washington, 6:30 p. m. Advertising Club of Indianapolis, luncheon, Canary Cottage, noon. Sigma Chi, luncheon, Board of Trade, noon. Caravan Club, luncheon, Murat Temple,

noon. Oil Club, luncheon, Hotel Severin, noon. Construction League of Indianapolis, luncheon, Architects and Builders Building, noon. Idianapens Camera Club, meeting, 110 E. Ninth St. 8 p Beta Theta Pi, noon.

» Mm. luncheon, Canary Cottage,

MARRIAGE LICENSES (These lists are from official records in the County Court House. The Times, therefore. is not responsible for errors in names and addresses.)

Clavton_Sutt, 21, of R. R. 5 Box 182; Marjorie Robertson, 18, of 2015 S. State, David Lvman, 6. of 313 W. 424; Dorethea Rasdell, Byron Baker, Margaret Hofer. George Kelley, 23, Evelyn Ogden. 21, of 1022 S. Foitz. Paul Gerkinsmcyer., 32, of 758 E. Terrace; Gertrude Martin, 27 of R. R. 10, Bex 75. | Merarle PRP. Lowery. 39, Gladys Sendefur, 43. of R. R.

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tween national officers of the plan and Judge Harvey H. Smith, president of the Covington, Ky. Club, may mar the convention. Judge Smith yesterday filed in Marion County Circuit Court a suit seeking an injunction to prevent the national organization from interfering with the club’s activities during the sessions. The Covington Club has been suspended by the national organization after Kentucky members protested against its local administration, Mr. Rankine said. Mr. Rankine said Judge Smith was attempting to gain the chairmanship of the convention. His suit, similar to one he filed at Chicago, also asked $1250 damages from the national organization. The Chicago suit was dismissed by Judge John Prystalski who ruled he was without jurisdiction and that the matter would have to be handled at Indianapolis. The action here followed this ruling.

Claim $3,000,000 Collected

The suit also charged that the plan had collected nearly $3,000,000 from supporters during the last five years and that the Townsends, father and son, own all the stock in the national organization. The Townsends, the suit alleges, have collected as much as $3250 a share in dividends on the $100 par value stock. The suit was being held in Court today. Attorneys for the Covington club have not asked Circuit Court Judge Earl R. Cox for a hearing date. Until they do, Judge Cox said he would take no action. Throughout today a dozen or more train, bus and auto caravans were scheduled to arrive. Special trains and their arrival times are: Minneapolis, 4 p. m.; Boston, 12:03 p. m.; Oregon, 2:28 p. m.; the State of Washington, 2:30 p. m; New York, 7:50 a. m.; Cleveland, 5:45 a. m. and 11:55 a. m. Bus and auto caravans are to arrive from Minneapolis, northern Ohio, Florida, New Jersey, South Bend and northern Indiana and Chicago. After stops for mass meetings at Kansas City and St. Louis a Denver caravan, reported to be more than five miles long, is to arrive at mid-afternoon. All bus and auto caravans are to be met by State Police at the State line to be convoyed into the City, Capt Walter Eckert said today.

Avoids Personalities

Mr. Jeffery, who is to address the convention Friday afternoon on factors entering into the recent defeat and to suggest the policy for 1940, said he would stress the importance of avoiding personalities {in the “purge.” The plan, he said, is first to build up voting power in the picked districts by increasing membership, then to make their Congressman’s | “stand clear to the people.” “I feel that any man who depended on our vote for his election jand then failed to support cur mea{sure is not qualified to represent his

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It might very well be a family reunion or picnic, this Townsend Old-Age Plan convention here, for such scenes as these are the rule in downtown hotel lobbies. Left to right, the delegates are Miss Mabel Kelly, Florida; Mrs. Ed Elarton, Kansas, and Mrs. C. W. Gotham, California.

New Party to Achieve Pension Goals Talked on Eve of National Convention

people, on general principles,” Mr. Jeffery explained. “In fact, he can’t be relied on to keep any of his promises.” Mr. Jeffery estimated that at present the Townsend movement could swing “somewhere between 3,500,000 and 5,000,000” votes in a Presidential election. “In some states we already hold the balance of power,” he said. “I don’t believe there is any doubt

that Indiana is one of these. Ohio, !}§

too. It’s pretty hard to tell about Michigan, where the districts are preponderantly Democratic or Republican.

Claims Power Increasing “We have pretty near the balance of power in Pennsylvania, now, while in Oregon we could elect almost any nominee we wanted.

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the growth in the number of persons learning to vote for the man —not for the party. One of our handicaps in the past has been the reluctance of Democrats to vote for a Republican, or vice versa, despite our indorsement, but gradually such partisanship is disappearing.”

Mr. Jeffery declined to comment |% threat of Dr.! existing political |

on the reported Townsend, that parties would be replaced by new parties if they fail to “enact our plan into law.” “I don't think that will be necessary,” Mr. Jeffery said. “I feel confident that ultimately one or the other of the two major parties will take us.” Townsend to Open Session The convention will be opened formally at 10:30 a. m. tomorrow at Cadle Tabernacle by Dr. Townsend. He will be introduced by Roy J. Webb, temporary convention secretary. Ceremonies will include the singing of “America,” the invocation and the pledge of allegiance to the flag. Governor Townsend and Mayor Sullivan will extend the State’s and City’s official welcome to which Dr. Townsend will respond. Robert Townsend will present the convention’s program and then the committees will be appointed. After a recess the convention will be called again at 2 p. m. to hear committee reports, elect convention officers and hear the keynote address. Other speakers are to include Clarence Jackson, State income tax division director; Rep. Martin F. Smith (D. Wash.), Rep. Homer Angell (R. Ore.) and various pension plan officers.

FLYNN IN BANDAGES; SAVES JAY-WALKERS

HOLLYWOOD, June 21 (U. P.).— Errol Flynn had half his face in bandages today after crashing his automobile into a wall to avoid running down two jay-walking pedestrians. The actor suffered a slight brain concussion and severe cuts. Eight stitches were taken on his forehead and four over his right eye. His wife, Lily Damita, French actress, was less seriously hurt.

__ THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES | 3 It’s Like a Family Reunion or a Picnic, This Townsend

Convention

And on the streets, little groups convene, exchanging cheerful stories and laughing. This group, typical of what Indianapolis will find until after Sunday, is composed of (left to right) Mrs. A. J. Stuart, Montana; Levi Lheby, North Manchester, Ind, and Mrs. Stuart’s husband,

fathers.

teen ages are these days. Reporting problems of boys and girls 12 to 15 years old, to the American Home Economics Association at its meeting here this morning, Ouida Thompson of Alabama College said: Many boys and girls of this age are dissatistied with clothes. They consider they get plenty of sleep and their health routine is all right. Parents, however, disagree, and so do the health ratings. The students worry most over school work. The majority prefer a classroom dominated by the teachers, but clubs, they believe, should be free from teacher's direction.

250 REFUGEES IN ENGLAND SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 21 (U. P).—The steamer Thakotis arrived today from Antwerp with 250 Jewish refugees from the liner St. Louis. They were sent by train to London, from where they will be distributed to various parts of Eng-

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NE hundred fifty delegates to

‘What We Want, We Get, One Old-Timer Shouts Right Out

Action Is Keynote for Early Arrivals Who Register and Then Sit Back to Wait.

the Townsend Old-Age Plan con-

vention that begins here tomorrow early today keynoted the gathering with actions instead of words.

They registered a full 24 hours

early and then, filling most of the

lobby chairs in the Claypool Hotel, sat down to wait.

A couple of days ago Dr. Francis Townsend, their mentor and creator of the plan, commented publicly that defeat in Congress of a Townsend bill “was to be expected.” “We'll wait,” he said in effect. And so they are, hundreds of middle-aged delegates from all parts of the United States, singularly cheerful and occasionally bursting into community singing in a far lobby corner.

For two days, now, a man has been selling canes just outside the headquarters hotel, but he is reported as having few sales, since those delegates who needed them brought them from home.

” » 2 CCASIONALLY one sees a delegate with a large assortment of badges and ribbons on display, and occasionally one sees an oldster so imbued with the convention spirit that he calls out a

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gers that “What we want we'll get.” For the most part, however, they sit in lobbies or stand outside the hotels in little groups, waiting for the first convention sessions and waiting to vote the way the folks back home told them to. You hear snatches of conversations, dealing impressively often with the question of taxation, of expenditures, budgets and the like.

vo WW x OW you take $120 a month,” or, “Oh. Sure. I COULD spend $50 a week . . .” are incompleted sentences you are apt to hear as you hurry about your business. The songs most frequently heard are “Yankee Doodle,” redone with Townsend battle crv ‘words: “America,” and any number of old tunes, even to “Turkey in the Straw.” That's the way it was downtown today and will be until the convention closes Sunday, -

Times Photos.

Scores of smiling, cheering delegates packed the lobby of the Claypool Hotel this morning as registration headquarters for the Townsend Recovery Plan national convention opened.

Pupils Confide in Mother, Find Father Less Nervous

SAN ANTONIO, Tex. June 21 —Mothers are more nervous than Mothers are better confidants than fathers. So, candid Junior High School pupils in Alabama have informed educators seeking to learn what the “persistent” problems of the early

LIFE BEGINS AT 88 FOR NEEDLEWORKER

SNOW HILL, Md., June 21 (U.P.).

—For Mrs. Julia A. Purnell, Snow Hill’s oldest resident, life literally began at 88. She began needlework after her 88th birthday and now—at 95—is one of the oldest active and most widely known needleworkers in the country.

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NAZIS’ PINCERS TIGHTEN, FEAR DANZIG DRIVE

German Troops Reported . Moving Into Position South of Poland.

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helpless little Slovakia a pawn in Herr Hitler's hands, the way is now open for German troops to attack from the south, along such routes as are available west of the high Tatra mountains. : For days now, dispatches have told of troops moving southeastward from German Silesia into Slovakia and concentrating in an around the city of Zilina. One report told of 20,000 soldiers moving north through Zilina and up the valley of the river Vah. Other cables described the construction of a road from Zilina northward toward Silesia and the adjoining Teschen area, the slice which Poland grabbed in the partition of Czechoslovakia. Zilinia is within 80 miles by air of the important Polish cities of Cracow and Katowice. Great Britain and France, withe out Russia's aid, could give little direct help to Poland in the early stages of a German attack. But since Poland has at least a thoue sand war planes and some 35 divie sions of troops, the German ade vance would be no picnic. Also, thousands of young Czechs who have fled into Poland are eager for a chance to avenge their couns= try’s dissolution and the current abuse of their countrymen.

Russia Is Vital Factor

Inclusion of Russia in the antie aggression front would put a differ= ent complexion on the situation, “We love to fight,” says Mr. Voroe= shilov, head of the Red Army. No one can be sure how effective that army is, since 75 per cent of its top-flight officers have reputedly been purged. But in size, at least, it is tremendous, and its equip ment, as well as the country’s ine dustrial capacity, is far superior to that of 1914. The number of troops and planes Germany could spare for operations in Poland would depend on the situation in the West. If France and England declarea war, the Reich would have to man her Western Ziegfried line heavily. And it might have to rush help to Italy, if France chose to concentrate her ate tack in that direction. In the meantime German bombe ers would no doubt be strafing London and Paris as well as Polish centers; the Anglo-French and Italian fleets in the Mediterranean would be striving for mastery of that sea; Hungary would be seeking to regain her formr territories from Rumania, and Japan might be cutting herself a new piece of cake in the Orient.

British May Avoid War

Unless Germany's mastery of the air enabled her to win quick and smashing victories in both East and West, the war might settle down into a test of Germany's ability to keep her war machine going witheout the raw materials from whiz the British Navy would separate her. There is still the possibility that London will decide Danzig “isn’t worth a war,” and that she can talk the Poles into acquiescence. Prime Minister Chamberlain said last month that “our assurances to Poland are clear and precise,” and “if any attempt were made to change the situation by force in such a way as to threaten Polish ine dependence, that would inevitably start a general confiagration in which this country would be ine volved. .But a “spontaneous” move by Nazi-controlled Danzig to proclaim adhesion to the Reich might give the British appeasement group a hole through which to crawl.

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