Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 19 September 1939 — Page 4

VERDICT IN GAS SUIT MAY LEAD

T0 RATE DROP

Baltzell Rules Bound by Lease Made 26 Years Ago.

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the bank's filing suit to foreclose on the Indianapolis Gas property under terms of the bond mortgage agreement. In ruling the lease invalid, Judge Baltzell held that since the Citizens Gas Co. franchise provided for the

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City’s taking over the Citizens Gas| §

property after 25 years, the company was without authority back

in 1913 to execute a lease for 99

years and make it binding on the City. Rules Out Collusion

Before ruling on the lease, Judge

Baltzell overruled the City's contention that there was collusion between the bank and Indianapolis Gas officials in preparing the suit against the City and Indianapolis Gas.

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Investigate New

WPA Charges

Matthew J. Connelly (left) and George Shillito. . . . Their informa.

Washington,

Complaint Alleges Dam Built on Private Land

Charges that WPA workers built a dam to form a lake on a priv

apolis Gas’ interests lay as a plain- ately-owned farm near Madison, Ind, are being investigated by the tiff, rather than as a defendant,/two Federal probers here, it was learned today.

and that for this reason the company should be realighed as a plaintiff This would have destroyed the Federal Court jurisdietion since both a plaintiff and a defendant then would have resided within the same state Judge Baltzell held that while the Chase Bank and the Indianapolis Gas Co. both desired the suit to be brought in Federal Court, ahd co-operated with each other to a certain extent before the suit was filed, and afterward, that this did not in law amount to a collusion which destroyed the collision of interest between them.

Attorney Listed

The City was represented in the case by the Indianapolis law firm of Thompson and Rabb Howard F. Burns, Cleveland, chief counsel for the Chase Bank, said today he was uncertain whether Judge Baltzell's decision would be appealed. Among the local attorneys participating in the case were William L. Taylor and Harvey J Elam, representing the bank; Louis B. Ewbank and William R. Higgins, the Indianapolis Gas Co.; William G. Sparks, the Citizens Gas Co.

KAY'S TO OPEN STORE COMMEM.ORATING 25TH YEAR OF U.S. A. SERVICE

HE opening of a new store i! to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the tounding of the Kay Jewelry Company 1s

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The new store, the 58th unit in the coast-to-coast Kay or ganization, will be located in San Diego, California.

In a sense there is a double historical significance in the opening of this San Diego is the site of the first Pacific coast settlement, founded in 1542, And now, nearly 400 years later, the same city is the site of th Kay stores to be opened to the public during the second 25 year period of Kay's service

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The fact that at the present time there is on the West Coast a World's Fair is par ticularly significant. Probably no other jewelry organization in the world has attempted an anniversary observance so wide in scope. Likewise has no other city attempted so great an ndertaking as the Golden Gate Exposition!

The Kay Jewelry Company, starting from a single store in Reading, Pennsylvania, 25 years ago, today represents the largest independent jewelry organization in the world. Num. bering 58 stores, from coast to coast, the Kay Jewelry's annual watch and diamond sales run into millions of units. It shoul be pointed out, however, that many of these sales are made to people who, it it were not for Kay's liberal credit policy, would be unable to afford jewelry of any kind.

One of the cardinal prin. ciples of Kay's policy from the very beginning has been to sell only nationally famous merchandise, made and gquaranteed by reputable manufacturers. In following this policy, we believe we are performing a real service to the American people, because we bring comparatively expensive necessities, such as electrical appliances and radios, into the reach of all income groups. Kay's 25th Birthday Celebration, preparations for which have covered almost an entire year's time, is now in full swing.

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SUBMIT IDENTICAL TRAFFIC LIGHT BIDS

The Safety Board today awarded a contract for nine synchronous | traffie signal controls for $1307.89 to [the James H. Drew Co., Indianapolis, whose bid was identical with two (others received. Donald S. Morris, Board member, pointed out that three of the four bids submitted were the same in |price and other stipulations. | When he demanded an explanation, Eugene Brown, a representative of the Westinghouse Electric Sup{ply Co. said that this concern also (represented the Crouse-Hinds Co. (Syracuse, N. Y,, and that both cone [cerns had presented identical Bids. Board members, however, received {no explanation of why the bids of | these two concerns were the same as the Drew Co. bid which was accepted. Leroy J. Keach, Board president, said the contract had been awarded the Drew company because the city |signal department has used its [equipment previously and found it acceptable, The bids of the three companies listed seven three-street, 60-second cyvele synchronous controls at $148.91 each; two two-street, 40-second controls at $132.78 each and specified there would be no discount for prepayment,

‘TOKYO ‘FREEZES’ PRICES

TOKYO, Sept. 19 (U. P.).—The Cabinet decided today to apply articles of the general mobilization law forbidding any price increases above yesterday's level. The decision also locks present insurance rates, wages, salaries and freight rates.

Also brought to the attention of George J. Shillito and Matthew J. Connelly, investigators for the Congressional subcommittee probing Indiana’s WPA, was the complaint that a Marion County WPA supervisor was fired on the basis of false evidence. Meanwhile, it was believed that evidence of WPA irregularities has been presented the Federal Grand Jury which is to report tomorrow to Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell. U. S. District Attorney Val Nolan declined to say if he has sought indictments in connection with WPA operations. However, the WPA investigator who collected evidence that resulted in the conviction last spring of six former Kokomo and WPA officials testified before the jury.

WORKS BOARD 0.K.S REVISED LIGHT PACT

The Works Board today approved a revision of the wording of the proposed light contract between the City and the Indianapolis Power & Light Co. The proposed contract, to be submitted to City Council at a special meeting tomorrow would mean a $40,000 yearly savings, according to City officials. Other proposed reductions are $10,000 in meter costs and

$10,000 in cable rentals. The contract would become effective as soon as approved by Council. Change in the wording of one clause was suggested by City Corporation Counsel Edward H. Knight. The clause outlines a plan

to reduce the lumen, or candlepower, of 2200 street lamps.

The Gallup Poll—

Governor Too Young to Be President; Party Lines Even.

By DR. GEORGE GALLUP

Director, American Institute of Publie Opinion

PRINCETON, N. J, Sept. 19. — With the Republican party scanning the horizon for candidate material for 1940, the State of Minnesota presents one of the most interesting phenomena in political life—a Re-

publican Governor, less than one year in office, who has the support of a majority of Democrats and Farmer-La-borites as well as the nearly unanimous support of his own party. The irony of the situation is that the Governor — 32-year-old Harold E. Stassen — will still be under the constitutional age-limit for the Presidency when election time comes around next year. Governor Stassen's popularity, which may be an important factor in the way Minnesota goes next year, is indicated in a special statewide survey just completed by the American Institute of Public Opinion. To a carcfully selected cross-sec-tion of Republicans, Democrats, Farmer-Labor voters and others throughout the state the Institute put the question: “In general, do you approve or disapprove today of Harold Stassen as Governor?” The replies were:

Approve ....... Disapprove .

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PUBLIC”OPINION

vena 81%

Never at any time in the last five years has the Institute found so overwhelming a popular vote for any major officeholder, outside the solid South. Governor Stassen campaigned as a “liberal” in Minnesota last November, and was elected in a three-man race with 60 per cent of the total vote. Following his inauguration he made headlines throughout the Middle West by achieving Minnesota’s first civil-service law, by

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Indicates Minnesotans Solidly Behind Stassen

effecting changes in the state's social security legislation and by winning the support of labor union members, In today’s survey, Governor Stassen has the support of more than seven Democrats in every 10 and of more than eight Farmer-Labor voters in every 10.

In 1936 the state went for Roosevelt by a substantial majority (667%),

At the present time, however, the Institute's survey shows that Minnesota ‘voters are on the fence about 1940, Asked: “What party would you like to see win the Presidential election in 1940?” Minnesota voters say: Republicans .....oveviiene 50% Democrats ......... dediidd 50%

SHERIFF'S FEES ALSO PUT UNDER BOARD SCRUTINY

Allowance for Jail Meals Is Questioned During County Session.

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the law. However, the office probably makes $10,000 to $15000 a year from the meals.” Sheriff Al Feeney, who explained his budget to the Board yesterday, could not be reached for comment. Joseph A. Naughton, Board member, said the Sheriff gets a 10 per cent fee on all delinquent Gross Income Tax collections. “This all combines,” Mr. Albershardt interrupted, “to make the Sheriff's office a pretty lucrative office.” “That's the trouble,” Mr. Naughton said. “The law gives them the fees and we can't take them away. The only way to get rid of them (the fees) is at the State House, and just try to do it there.” The Board began reviewing the Tuberculosis Hospital budget this afternoon. The Adjustment Board was warned yesterday by County Welfare Director Thomas Neal that “if the Board does not meet the old-age assistance welfare problem with its requested increase in expenditures, you can prepare yourself for a ‘$30 every Thursday’ program in this county.” Tax reduction groups announced a drive to secure ‘‘the largest turnout in history” of taxpayers at the Board's scheduled public hearing on budgets at the Courthouse at 10 a. m. tomorrow, At least 2000 persons are expected to attend, group leaders said. Mr. Markun in his letter also charged that the Center Township Trustee pays 25 per cent higher prices for the commodities for poor relief recipients than paid by the Washington Township Trustee. The letter follows in part: “An examination of records of prices paid for relief foodstuffs discloses and proves conclusively that the interests of the recipient and of the taxpayer have been disregarded. “However, the interests of the favored political grocers have been fully advanced. Taxpayers are interested in knowing why you establish a set of maximum prices for purchase of food for relief purposes and permit vendors to charge none but the maximum prices. “The regulations provide that the shelf prices, prices charged the general public, should prevail when a recipient of relief presents an order to a grocer selected by the trustee and this regulation is disregarded absolutely. “Center township is paying 20 per cent more than prices paid for the same commodities by the general public at their neighborhood stores. An additional 25 per cent could be gained by the taxpayer if relief foodstuffs and fuel were purchased through a central purchasing agent, abolishing the system of favored political grocers.” Mr. Quinn has explained previously that an increase of $1,377,000 was requested to put poor relief on a “pay-as-you-go basis.” For the past several years the cuts in the relief allowance have forced officials to issue bonds to pay relief costs. The Board also was faced with consideration of problems growing out of increased fund requests for old-age relief recipients in the budget of the County Welfare Department, closely allied with direct relief, Mr. Neal asked for a total of $1,970,910 for old-age pension payments for 1940. The County Council cut the estimate to $1,796,850, which if allowed would amount to an increase of $133,350 over 1939, Mr, Neal told Board members the increase was needed on the basis of an estimated increase in the load next vear due to WPA layoffs and because of continued commodity price increases.

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Move Air Corps Divisions East

ASHINGTON, Sept. 19 (U. P)) ~The War Department announced today that the ine

dustrial planning section and the material division of the Army Air Corps are being moved from Wright Field, Dayton, O, to Washington. The units will be quartered near the office of Maj. Gen. Henry H. Arnold, chief of the Air Corps, in a move to co-ordinate the avi« ation expansion program. The transfer will involve trans« fer of Brig. Gen. George H. Brett, commandant of Wright Field, 17 other air corps officers and 59 civilian employees, No date has been set for the transfer, officials said. They declined to say whether other shifts from other army fields will be made under the co-ordination program which is designed to speed the program to obtain 5500 planes before July 1, 1041,

TOKY0'S PAPERS WARN AMERICA

Voice Belief U. S. Is Taking Over Britain's Role As ‘Watch Dog.’

TOKYO, Sept. 19 (U, P) .—Three leading Tokyo newspapers, in editorials whose striking similarity caused comment in diplomatic quarters, asserted today that the United States was assuming Great Britain's role as Far Eastern “watch dog” and warned against American provocation of Japan. Excerpts from the editorials fol ow! ASAHI — (Independent liberal, large circulation) — “The United States is threatening to protect British and French interests in China, thereby increasing the chance of Japanese-American frice tion.” It said American naval policy was directed against Japan. YOMIURI (Independent, Literary)="In eyeny that America believes that Great Britain is facing defeat, America will join the war immediately, American may not contemplate the folly of needlessly provoking Japan. However, she probably intends to act as a watch dog in the Far East in behalf of Britain and France.” MIYAKO (Independent, LiberalProgressive) "We want to know whether America intends to replace Britain and France through intervention in the Far East. We hope for early restoration of the Japa-nese-American commercial treaty and moreover for conclusion of a Pacific non-aggression pact with America.” The United States denounced its commercial treaty with Japan recently, CHART BOMB SHELTERS NEW YORK, Sept. 190 (U, P.) = Police acting under secret orders of the City Emergency Committee were engaged today in charting all

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HAIL HEROISM AMONG SAILORS OF COURAGEOUS

‘God Bless Americans,’ One Tar Sobs and Then ‘Slips From Sight.

By PHILIP FAIR (Copyright, 1030, by United Press)

ABOARD 8 8. COLLINGSWORTH AT SEA, Sept. 10 (U. P) Acts of heroism by shipwrecked sailors of the torpedoed British air craft carrier Courageous were told today by lifeboat crews from the American freighter Collingsworth, which aided in rescue work.

The Collingsworth was only seven miles away when the Courageous was torpedoed Sunday night and her lifeboats pulled more than 50 men from the water while British destroyers sought to sink the attacking German submarine,

Supported Dead Pal

Sailors from the Collingsworth said that British seamen sang “Rule Brittania” to guide the American lifeboats in the rescue work, “One tar got half way into our lifeboat, sobbed ‘God bless the Americans,’ and then slipped back and sank out of sight,” one of the lifeboat sailors from the Collingsworth said today. “Another supported his best pal to our lifeboat but when we got him aboard we found he was dead,” said another, “Our boat passed dozens of float ing bodies.” “A messenger boy, 18 years old, was passed up for dead,” a Collingsworth rescuer sald. "Then we saw him move. We saved him,

Cook Proved Courage

“Another rescued British sailor complained bitterly that he had left 10 quid (about $40) aboard the Courageous when she went down. “The courage of 18 men on a life raft was sustained by a ship's cook who kept the craft going as it picked up men floating and swimming in the water.” Two torpedoes were fired into the port side of the Courageous, witnesses said. Survivors sald there had been two distinet explosions, the second probably from the ship's magazines, The carrier's flight deck was buckled by the explosions.

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Town Enlarged For Councilman

OUTH BEND, Ind, Sept. 19. (U. P)~John A. Massey, member of the New Carlisle Town Council still held office today, but only through action of the St. Joseph Board of County Commissioners. The Commissioners late yesterday approved annexation by New Carlisle of a small strip of property at the east edge of town on which Mr, Massey had built a new

home this summer, After the con« struction was completed he discovered he lived outside the town limits,

STILL SEEK REASON FOR DEATH OF FISH

The City and State were in agreement today on what to do about the Fall Creek fish, both dead andalive, but still disagreed on why about 20,000 pounds of fish were dead. The City Health Board agreed to get the Park Board and Works Board to bail out the dead ones, The State Conservation Department agreed to move the live ones farther up stream to purer waters. The City Health Board contended

that drainage from sawdust and straw from the Fair Grounds caused the wholesale casualties. The Conservation Department contended pollution from the 38th St, sewer was responsible, The State Health Board still is investigating to determine the cause,

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