Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 August 1939 — Page 5
OBSERVANCE OF NEW WPA RULES 1S SCRUTINIZED
Many Dismissed Workers Ask Investigators to Replace Them on Rolls.
The effect of new regulations imposed on WPA by Congress and how they ars being observed in Indiana is included in the inquiry being made by two Congressional investigators here. Chief among these regulations are the 130-hour month and the provision which furloughs workers employed continuously by ‘WPA for 18 months, These dismissed WPA workers are sending in a flood of letters to the two investigators, George J. Shillito
and Matthew J. Connelly, divulging 4 mass of information concerning alleged irregularities in projects located in -Marion County and throughout the state.
Many Ask Reassignment
Many ask that the two investigators place the dismissed workers back on WPA rolls. Some are neatly typewritten, some are scrawled in pencil and one was written on part of a brown paper sack. Many complain that among workers dismissed are some in need and some who have large families to support and who can find no other work. In addition to those received directly by the two investigators at the Federal Building, many others are forwarded from Washington. These are the ones which the House of Representatives subcommittee investigating WPA believes contain information which might be of use in the Indiana inquiry. Although some letters complained that WPA workers were forced to aid in the 1936 campaign here, it is believed that this is “water over the dam” as far as the present investigation is concerned. Mr. Shillito and Mr. Connelly said they would welcome any evidence of WPA workers being forced into political activity
ow. Nolan Studies Results
No indication has been made as fo how long the investigation will be continued here. It is believed much evidence has been gathered about the building of the Ritter Ave. extension and WPA projects in subdivisions near Southport. Information also has been gathered concerning the White River flood control project where it is alleged WPA workers have built private driveways, re-sodded embankments and cleared underbrush on private property. Whether there are any actual violations of Federal statutes is being studied by U. S. District Attorney Val Nolan, for possible presentation to the Federal Grand Jury. Mr. Shillito has conferred several times with Mr. Nolan but has declined to comment on those talks. Frequent reports—by letter and by telephone—are made by the two investigators to their Washington superiors, and, if they are ordered to do so, they can turn over any new information of irregularities to Mr. Nolan directly. The Federal Grand y meets Sept. 6 but Mr. Nolan has not said whether any WPA cases will be presented then or at a special Grand Jury later.
TEXAS POSTAL AID SETS SPEED MARK
® I ———— HOUSTON, Tex. Aug. 22 (U. P.). —One of Uncle Sam’s better letter sorters is James O. Pace, distribution clerk in the Postoffice here. On 12 tests, he has exceeded. the postal requirements for distributing 16 letters a minute into the proper boxes, without a mistake.
This year, he hung up a nation-|
al record with. 30 letters a minute. It was his 12th perfect score. Charles Gilbert, superintendent of mails, said a single mark of 100 is
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FAIR SCHEDULES FARM PAGEANT
Agriculture Day Planned for Sept. 7; Cash Prizes Are Announced.
A large and colorful farm pag-eant-parade seemed assured as one of the features of the Indiana State Fair today as officials made prepaations for heavy attendance—perhaps the largest—on Farm Day, Sept. 7.
Lieut. Gov. Henry PF. Schricker, Commissioner of Agriculture, is executive chairman of the farmer and farm organization program which will start with the parade and awarding of prizes. The parade, scheduled to take one hour, will consist of bands, floats and livestock. . Notification of entries should’ be in the hands of Harry G. Templeton, fair manager, not later than noon Wednesday, Sept. 6. Each individual or organization is allowed but one entry. All persons expecting to be in the parade should enter the 42d St. gate to the grounds before 9:30 a. m. of parade day. The parade will start at 10 a. m. There will be short speeches by Governor M. Clifford Townsend, Lieut. Gov. Schricker and Harry F. Caldwell, Fair president. Bands prizes will be $35 for first; $25 for second; $10 for third, and $5 for fourth. The same amounts will be awarded for the best floats. Prizes in the livestock division will be $25, $15 and $10.
INQUEST ORDERED IN SHELBYVILLE DEATH
SHELBYVILLE, Ind. Aug. 22 (U. P.).—An inquest will be held today into the death of Worrell Fisher, 78, who died in jail Saturday morning. Sheriff Leonard Worland said he had taken the man to the Major Hospital after being summoned by neighbors, who said he was ill, and had been informed Mr. Fisher was not in critical condition. Mr. Fisher was then lodged in the jail where he died while the sheriff sought to arrange for county funds to pay for his hospitalization, Sheriff Worland said.
FOUND WOUNDED Elmer Stewart, 69, of Coatesville, who was found last night with a bullet wound in his head, was in Long Hospital today. Hospital officials reported his contidoin as “very critical.”
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STATE LAWYERS T0 STUDY LABOR ACT THURSDAY
Legal Institute to Precede Two-Day Convention Of Indiana Bar.
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A legal institute on the National Labor Relations Act will be sponsored by the Indiana State Bar Association at the Claypool Hotel Thursday as a prelude to the association’s two-day meeting, opening Friday. Employers and representatives of labor organizations have been invited to the institute, which will be conducted from 9:30 a. m. until noon and-from 2 to 4:30 p. m. Lecturers will be Charles Fahey, general counsel of the NLRB, and Robert Littler, of the San Francisco Bar. They will discuss provisions
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Merrell in Charge
The institute is to be directed by Clarence F. Merrell, president of the Indianapolis Bar Association which is co-operating with the state organization on arrangements. " Mayor Reginald Sullivan is to deliver the address of welcome at the first session of the state’s lawyers Friday morning, William H. Hill, Vincennes, retiring president, will give his annual address at the opening session and first committee reports will be received. .The young lawyers’ division will elect officers at a noon luncheon. Judge James A. Emmert of Shelby Circuit Court and Burt J. Thompson, Forest City, Iowa, will be principal speakers at the afternoon ses-
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Harvey T. Harrison, Little Rock, president of the Arkansas Bar Association, will deliver the address at the annual banquet Friday night. Election of officers will feature the closing business session Saturday morning. The nominating committee has recommended election of Milo N. Feightner, Huntington, as president, and Roscoe €. O'Byrne, Brookville, as vice president. Samuel Pettingill, South Bend, will speak at the closing luncheon. The entertainment program will include a golf tournament at the Meridian Hills Country Club Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
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