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TUESDAY; OCTOBER 3, 1989

“Entered as Becond-Class Matter Indianapolis. Ind.

_ at Postoffice,

TOLD BY

BUSINESS HERE 1S SPURRED BY

3 LARGE DEALS |

~ 50 New Homes Planned in $300,000 Program on East Side.

NEWBY ESTATE IS SOLD

Proposed Expansion of Tool |.

Company Plant to Aid Employment.

' Three important business deals involving plans for constructing more than 50 new homes and the sale and proposed expansion of an Indianapolis industrial plant were

. made public today.

Alex Adomatis, president of the Indianapolis Remodeling Co., announced a $300,000 home building program calling for construction of 50 single and double homes on the East Side.

The A. C. Newby estate at N. Meridian and 40th Sts. has been purchased by Stanley S. Valinet for & price reported to be approximately $100,000. The property, extending from 40th to 41st St., between Meridian and Illinois Sts., is to be subdivided for new homes.

Tool Co. Purchased Purchase of the International

" Machine Tool Co. at 1124 W. 21st

St., by the Clearing Machine Corp., with headquarters in Chicago, and plans to greatly increase the force of employees in order to boost production, also was- announced. Mr. Adomatis said he already has started work on 12 single and double houses, and plans to start several others soon. The program calls for completion of all the houses during the present fiscal year. “We feel that there is a definite demand for new: small hones, ‘either in singles or doubles,” Mr, Adomatis explained, : May Rent Some The new houses will be constructed at a cost of between $5000 and $6000, the building company president said. Those that are not sold will be rented. ‘Many of the new houses are to be two-bedroom doubles, in: order to accommodate families with chilA few will be singles and

doubles, Mr. Adomatis said. All will have coal furnaces. The Indianapolis Remodeling Co. started one of the first big home construction programs in recent’

years here two years ago with a

$125,000 building program. All of those houses have been sold, Mr. Adomatis said.

Homes on Newby Estate

The Newby Estate is one of the landmarks of the City. It was purchased from Mr. and Mrs. Roy W. Brandt by Mr. Valinet, who said the western half of the property already had been sold to Gregory & Appel, Inc. real estate and insurance firm. The Brandts acquired the estate following the death of Mr. Newby. The plot will be developed for moderate-priced homes similar to the firm’s Rolling Ridge addition, Frederick G. Appel said. Melville S. Cohn of Kiser, Cohn & Shumaker, investment firm, who represents Mr. Valinet in the sale of

_the property, said the eastern hali

would be sold to individuals for investment purposes. The Newby home will be included in the sale of one of the Meridian St. lots, Mr. Cohn said. Each of the homes will be set back 100 feet from

the street, Mr. Appel said.

The estate was acquired by Mr. Newby, one of the City’s pioneer business leaders, in 190i. If had been a part of the Rathert farm. Mr, Valinet, the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Valinet, is president and general manager. the Tru-Lite Manufacturing Co. photographic (Continued on Page Three)

FLOWERS ARE GIVEN * WEATHER ‘MUNICH’

LOCAL TEMPERATURES 6am ....47 10am..... 2a.m, 11 . 50 a. m...c 0 Sam. ....54 12 (noon) . pam. ....59 5 1pm o

The crisis for “flower gardens, win-

. dow boxes and automobile radiators

seems past, at least temporarily. The Weatherman predicted warmer tonight as October's bright blue weather moved in and the mercury maintained a steady climb.

Excellent, Weather For—.

motoring lies Fast ahead during the colorful fall days—days that you can thoroughly enjoy if vou have a dependable, comfortable, ‘ easy-to-handle car to get vou out into the country and such scenic spots as Brown: County. If your present car doesn't ‘‘measure up’ _ .inveltigate the opportunities for tr! g it on a late model car. +s «Turn, now to the Used Car ~ Ads in the Want Ad section.

: TIMES WANT ADS For Better Used Cars.

Royal Raiment

Times Photo. Miss ‘Esther Wood, 18-year-old

brunet of Goodland, Ind., came to Indianapolis today for a new wardrobe. She is to be queen of the Indiana corn ‘ festival at Fowler, Ind., Oct. 12-14. Both Miss Wood and her hostess, Miss Marie Smith, of Fowler, were outfitted at the William H. Block Co. .The queen was chosen before an audience of 2000 at Fowler Jast night. She was presented with a bouquet by George Ade, Hoosier humorist.

NEW FIRE HOUSE SITE REQUESTED

Madison-Prospect Corner Sought for Combined : ~ South Side Unit:

The Safety Board today requested the Park Board for land at the southwest corner of Madison Ave. and Prospect St. on which to build

a new fire station. | The new unit vould combine equipment and personnel of two other South Side fire houses. In return the Board proposed to give the Park Board a fire station and lot at West and “Morris Sts. which is to be abandoned. The companies at this station and at another station at Russell Ave.

at the proposed new station, according to LeRoy| J. Keach, Safety Board president. | The Board awarded a bid for 26 motorcycle tires and 12 heavy-duty tubes to. the Goodyear Service Co., 627 N. Delaware|St., on a bid of $219.11. The Board rejected a lower bid of. $173 for this equipment submitted by Firestone Service Store, 502 N. Delaware St., on the ground that the firm was bidding on second line instead of first line tires. Three other bids received were higher than the Crooresr bid.

STEPHENSON COURT SESSION POSTPONED

Times Special NOBLESVILLE, Ind, Oct. 3.— Arguments on the State’s motion to require D, C. Stephenson to disclose “certain evidence” prior to a hearing on his petition for a new trial have been postponed until Thursday. Judge Cassius M. Gentry granted postponement at the request of Floyd Christian, Noblesville attorney. who has joined counsel for Stephenspn. Stephenson is serving a life term for murder in the death of Miss Bethglizer, Indianapolis, 14

A. FL HEARS PLEA ON CO-OP MEDICINE

CINCINNATI, O., Oct. 3 (U.P.) — Arthur J. Altmeyer, chairman of the Social Security Board, told delegates to the 59th annual A. F. of L. convention today that the greatest lack in the national health program was failure to provide adequate medical care and sickness insurance. “If adequate care is to be made effectively available to all people with small or modest incomes at a cost they can afford, the cost must be. spread among groups of people and over periods of time,” Mr. Altmeyer said. Policy committees of the A. F. of L. were considering resolutions demanding : legislative safeguards for American neutrality and a recommendation that the Federation give its full support to the New Deal.

OFFERS MOSCICKI HAVEN

ZURICH, Oct. ‘3 (U. P.).—The Swiss Federal Council decided today to permit former President Ignacy Moscicki of Poland and his wife to reside in Switzerland. Mr. Moscicki is a refugee in Rumania ana there is some question whether

he will be allowed to leav

|. It was learned that

and Illinois St. will be combined]:

90-DAY CREDIT PLAN CLAIMED

McNary Says ‘Sentiment’ Is Noted Among Democrats forCash Sales.

| SUGGESTED BY MINTON

Senate Recesses for Day

Following Death of Logan of Kentucky.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (U. P).— Senate Republican: Leader Charles

:|L. McNary of Oregon said today

“quite a sentiment” is developing in

the Democratic leadership for abandonment of the 90-day credit provision of the Administratioh’s title-and-carry neutrality bill. Mr. McNary expfessed his views after - Senate debate had been in-

of Senator M.-M. Legan (D. Ky.).

F. Byrnes (D. 8S. C), tration’s No. strategist. and Senator

Leader, have su credit provision controversy and the Tgsible loss of votes.

the two-hour speech of Senator William E. Borah (R. Ida.) at yesterday’s opening debate probably swung that number of doubtful Senators to the isolationist cause. When the debate is resumed tomorrow Senator Tom Connally (D. Tex.) is.scheduled to continue the Administration’ case.

Isolationists Encouraged The Democratic Senator claimed

of approximately a two-to-one victory. He said that Administration-

pledged to vote for embargo repeal. Senator Logan’s death, however, cost the Administration one: vote. Isolationists said their poll, as of fo showed: Thirty-five for repeal, 26 pledged against it, 13 who have said privately they. probably will vote “no” but do not wish to be pledged, and 22 doubtful. ; Isolationists sought support for one of two possible moves:

Opposition Develops

1. A motion to send the proposed bill back to the Foreign Relations Committee: with instructions fo eliminate’ the embargo repeal section and redraft the title-and-carry provision into strict cash-and-carry. 2. A motion to strike out the repeal section on the floor, and send the remainder of the bill back to (Continued on Page Three)

PREDICT BUSINESS NEARING '37 PEAK

Hopkins’ - Advisers Believe Activity to Increase.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (U. P.)— Economic advisors to Secretary of Commerce Harry L. Hopkins predicted today that business activity

this month will reach the peak attained in 1937, the best New Deal year. : Barring unforeseen developments, they - said, industrial ' production later in the year may even surpass the highest levels of 1937. They predicted that statistics when tabulated will show the industrial production index reached 110 in September compared with the 1923-25 average of 100. The index in September, 1937, was 111. October, they said, undoubtedly will show a marked rise which should carry the index close to 118, the

terrupted for a day by the death|:

. A prominent Democrat “said that]

that the President still was assured|

’

-condueted- polls showed 57 Senators)

peak reached in March, 1937.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 (U. P). — Marvel M. Logan, junior Senator from Kentucky, died early today at his home here after an illness of three months. He was 64. . Death was caused by a heart ail-

ment which had kept the Democratic Senator confined to his

mer. He first became ill last July, but had improved during the latter part of the summer. He was stricken again Friday.

today in his honor. Senator Logan was born near

was a lifelong Democrat and, béfore coming to the Senate in 1931, had

of the Kentucky Court ‘of ‘Appeals, the highest court in the state. He was Chief Justice during his last year. He began his political career as chairman of the Brownsville board f trustee and ed

Washington home most of the sum=-|-

Brownsville, Ky., Jan. 7, 1875. He|

practiced law and engaged in politics in Kentucky all his life; From] 1926 to 1931 he served as a judge} .

The Senate was in adjournment

day.

WEAKENING ON Allies Cannot Lose War,

Hoover Says, Analyzing Queries of Roy W. Howard

Recognizes Danger of American Emotions Overwhelming Common Sense, but Believes Nazis Face Defeat Even With Aid of Stalin.

(Editor's Note—Shuttling between the belligerent capitals of Europe during the first half of the World War as head of the Belgian Commission; American Food Administrator, member of the War Council, and of the War Trade Board; after the Armistice delegated to restore economic life and feed the stricken people of Europe; eight years as Secretary of Commerce, and later as President of the United States, Herbert Hoover today views the pending tragedy in Europe from a- position in many aspects unequalled by any living American.

. On the basis of first-hand knowledge of the forces that count in war,

he is in a unique position to evaluate the situation confronting this

nation.)

-By ROY W. HOWARD Publisher of The Indianapolis Times

NEW YORK, Oct. 3.—England and France nnn be

defeated, in the opinion of former President Herbert Hoaver.

This opinion, and an analysis of conditions supporting

7 “keep cool.

‘Phantom Plane’ On North Side

IDENTITY OF an airplane the nerves of North Side residents this morning remained a mystery at last re-

which “strafed”

ports.

Police received three telephone calls shortly before 10 a. m., complaining that a plane was swooping low in the vicinity of 36th and Meridian Sts., barely missing the tops of apartment buildings. The complainants were unidenti-

fied.

Two squad cars- made the run, found no trace of an airplane nor of ang one who had seen or

heard it.

Edward Barrett, 24 E. 36th St., and William Bruce, custodian of apartments at 3707 and 3715 N. Meridian ‘St., told a reporter, that they had seen a plane flying close to the tops of trees. Mr. Barrett

it, were expressed by the former President today in answer to a belief voiced by the writer, that a dangerous emotionalism is diluting American reasoning; that the idea is spread- : ing rapidly in certain sections of this country that France and England are facing defeat and, that in order to avoid catastrophe to civi- . lization and to save ourthe United States must sooner or later enter

selves,

the European war. “It is true,” said Mr. Hoover, “there is the utmost danger in war times of emo‘tions overwhelming common sense. The most regrettable thing that could happen to us would be the building up of a war party in the United States. But the premise of ‘the ideas you mention is|

, rs “wrong, - fits +: “The war is only a sont old. But the maf factors are already emerging. The British and French can, and wif; control the seven seas despite submarines “and airplanes, and can sit there until their enemies are exhausted. By their sea power, the Allies can: protect England and all the outlying possessions of both empires from invasion, Their man- In

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said its motor was knocking.

However, Sergt. A. F. Neff, in charge of Shortridge High School R. O. T. C., who was on the Shortridge parade grounds at the: time, neither heard nor saw the . plane. Neither did E. L. Parker, working on a scaffold at 3536 N.

Meridian St.

DOWN AND

Senator ‘Marvel M, Tops. Sia

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shaft to see what was delaying the cage. It was coming down!

went up from Kentucky bench.

RUFFING TO START ‘SERIES FOR YANKS

Arm 0. K., Red Says: Rain Threatens Opener.

(Details Page 14)

NEW YORK, Oct Oct. 3 (U. P)— Red Ruffing, ace of the Yankee pitching staff, who has been suffering with a sore arm since Sept. 17, will pitch tomorrow’s opening World Series game ‘against the Cincinnati Reds, Manager Joe MecCarthy announced today. ‘Big Paul Derringer has been named by Manager Bill McKechnie to pitch the opening game for Cincinnati. McCarthy decided to. start Ruffihg after the big right-hander had tested his_arm in a brief warmup. Both teams held workouts in Yankee Stadium but activity was confined to throwing, running because the base-paths were covered with ' tarpaulins to protect them “from rain. . ‘The outfield, where most of the players worked, was very soggy and there was an outside chance that the field might not be in condition for tomorrow’s opening game. Twenty-six. full shares in their

part of the series earnings were MILWAUKEE, Oct. 3 (U. P)— Harold Basten nursed a bump toHe peered into the elevator

voted by the Reds today. Three players who joined the club late in the season, including John Niggeling,

¥ By i four children, three sons

. |Chandler Is Rumored: 23 ; Possible Successor ‘| FF ANKFORT, Ky, Oct. 3 (U. P). : .|to establish a flying school at Mu-

Atiornéy before running for 8 . Assistant General tucky :

Indianapolis pitcher, received half shares.

Senator Logan of Ken tucky Is Dead; Stricken With Heart Ailment in July

‘In the Senate he served. on several

: | important. committees and was Claims

ttee . chairman. He was re-eleoted dn 1936 for his sec-

~lond

Senaa Logan's home was in reen, Ky. He is survived

ree the former Della Hayand a daughter.

hat Governor A. er, defeated a ‘Senator Alben W. the senatorial nominahis eye .on the vacancy vy Senator Logan's death. quarters it was ‘suggested nor Chandler might reLie GOV. Kt John

bunting and}

Over Russia's Balkan Aims,

To Send ‘Surprise’ Offer.

By LOUIS F. KEEMLE United Press Cable Edifor

. Adolf Hitler's’ military alliance system

unstuck.

consolidate his hold on the eastern Baltic, dividing with Fuehrer Hitler control of a sea"which Germany had hith-

erto dominated. There are indications, too, that Herr Hitler is uneasy over Russia’s aims in the Balkans, Stalin's

friendship with Turkey and the fact that he may try to extend his sphere through Rumania’ and Bulgaria to the Mediterranean area may prove a severe blow: to Herr Hitler's “Drang nach Osten”—“push to the East.” Italy seemed a little lukewarm in

with. Germany. | Hitler has been counting on Benito Mussolini ‘to’ éxsert pressure on the British and Ffench allies to agree to peace. ' Mussolini Cautious

Premier Mussolini has shown! every indication, however, of intend-|: ng to keep from getting his feet wet. He is unlikely to risk losing face by sponsoring German proposals which he knew in advance would be rejected. However, in view of Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain’s statement in the House of Commons today that Britain would at least “examine” any German proposals, it is possible that Sig. Mussolini might transmit them purely: as a neutral intermediary, without committing Italy. In any event, Sig. Mussolini would |make no move until he has studied the Hitler proposals, brought to him today by Foreign Minister Count Galeazzo Ciano, and possibly until he has heard Herr Htler’s speech to the Reichstag late in the week,

Expect Surprise

What surprise Herr Hitler may spring in ‘his speech cannot be guessed. - It is quite likely he may make some enticing offer going beyond the proposals which have been forecast abroad. French political quarters went so far as to suggest that Herr Hitler may have abandoned his plans: for a “peace ultimatum” in favor of presenting a series of proposals by a small neutra! nation, not Italy. It was suggested that Belgium or Switzerland might convey Herr Hitler’s proposals, receipt of which would necessitate summoning of a Supreme. Allied War Council to draft a formal reply. Unofficial speculation has been that the proposals would include the following: : End of the war on the basis of things as they stand now; a .peace and’ disarmament conference - of Britain, France, Germany, Russia and Italy: adjustment of Germany's colonial demands; and, as a sop: Sig. Mussolini, consideration of Italy’s Mediterranean aspirations.

STOCKS IRREGULAR ON PEACE OVERTURES

By UNITED PRESS

“ Stocks were irregular in trading at New York today as traders watched for some indication of the trend of neutrality debates and the outcome of peace overtures in Europe. The bond market was quiet and cotton lower. New York foreign exchange rates were steady. Wheat ee manty in Chicago while corn declined.

~ {TURNER DISCUSSES

~ AIRPORT PROJECT

“Col. Roscoe Turner,’ who proposes nicipal Airport, conferred: with rep-

‘[resentatives of the Central Aero-

nautical Corp. today on the possibility of purchasing the corporation. Although Col. Turner ‘would -not comment on the negotiations, it was reported that some progress been made. Col. Turner was fo leave Indianapolis for New York; here he is to confer with Mayor dedication

Berlin Grows Uneasy

DUCE HOLDS BACK | Neutral May Be Asked

ingenious |. showed signs today of coming

Josef Stalin drove ahead to]

Premier Puts Blame

“For Conflict on: ~ Fuehrer. 2

SWISS WORRIED

British Soldiers Take Positions on Rhine Front,

By JOE ALEX MORRIS ‘United Press Foreign News Editor

Great Britain and France by implication today invited Adolf Hitler to abdicate as a

prerequisite to peace."

Speaking for the Allied

Mr. Chemberlain . , . nice to Ja.

SURVEY OF AXIS FUTURE IS MADE

Nazi Sources. Hint Italian War Help Is Evpacten

Bolt P eace | -

formed Nazi sources said ots that

Wer Germany and Italy have surveyed

the: Possibilities of peace. and miegsures: ito be taken for maintenanée of the. Rome-Berlin- axis in event gi efforts fail, An indication that Germany counts on Italian friendship was contained in information made

available. to the foreign press regarding -the week-end visit to Berlin of ‘Italian Foreign ' Minister Count - Galeazzo Ciano. 8 “There is no official statement on the Ciano visit” the information said. “But well-informed quarters state that the conversations (during Count © Ciano’s visit) fitted the framework of ‘the axis and were brought completely to a satisfactory conclusion. : “It is certain. that the talks were not restricted to discussion of the new European situation but dealt also with the possibilities in development of the situation. = “It may safely: be assumed * that the possibilties for the restoration of peace were discussed. It" also" may safely be -assumed that the: possibility of intensification of war was

- [taken into consideration and those

measures were examined ‘which: will be taken in that case for the preservation of common axis interests.” ' Herr Hitler, it was understood, has completed his plans for ‘the next

|phase of the war with a three-part

program, which includes his: peace offensive, miltary action if: it fails, and reorganization of Europe in agreement with. Russia and Jialy.

AMERICAS TO WIDEN SEA ‘SECURITY TONE

U. S. Bears Main Burden of ‘Aggressive Neutrality.

By. THOMAS L. STOKES Times Special Writer

PANAMA CITY, Oct. 3—The United States and 20 Latin American. republics embarked today on a grandiose new world policy. of .aggressive neutrality, formulated by the Inter-American Conference of foreign ministers which is ‘concluding fis ‘sessions here today. “The | new policy constitutes ‘a novel adventure in international law. and has many implications. :

" Embraced in. it is the extension of. territorial waters to cover commercial inter-American shipping lanes that reach in some cases as far as 600 miles from the shores. All infringements of this security zone by belligerents as well as all other Hostile : acts, defined under the neutrality regulations of this conference, are to be taken.up col-

lies undepit the Hew rogram of hemIt is, in wens: an elaboration of gressions

had|jcan neutral rights, and fam be-| p the Dosigine’s original con-| Fina forbidding only at-| Fly:

d struction .of

“ |control young - people.

lectively by the 21 American repub- | Broun

tempts. to acquire territory. in “this here.

powers, Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain told the House of Commons that Great Britain and France

never would permit the threat of Nazi-Soviet military co-operation to interfere with their war against the Hitler - system of: aggressions menacing the security of all. of Europe. But, he said if peace proposals * are made—as is expected in Fuehrer Hitler's speech later this week— they will be examined and tested in he tight of the Allied war policy, "The statement: offered little or no hope for success of the Nazi-Soviet peace offensive based on the con quest of Poland.

Puis Blame on Hitler

Mr. ‘Chamberlain put responsibility for the war on Herr Hitler, : He avoided any attack on Soviet Russia but: expressed belief that the Nazi-Soviet ‘agreement might work out. to the disadvantage of Herr Hitler in the end. His tone was cold and firm toward the peace offensive from the East. ; At the same time, the - Pris Minister said that the British Navy was driving U-boats away = from English- waters, attacking and. sinking them, and that action was being taken under a pre-arranged plan to hunt down a German sea raider in the South Atlantic. : Messages from Brazil quoted members of the crew of the 8.'S. Clement, sunk by the raider, as saying the attacking vessel was the Nazi pocket battleship “Admin Scheer. ! Fight: in Warndt Forest:

British troops are taking. their places alongside -the French soldiers on. the Western front, Mr. Chamberlain said, without mentioning: whether the Britons had yet: been in action. On the Western Front, the French and: German ‘advance - units: continued local fighting, especiaily.in the Warndt Forest, and artillery fire was general on both sides.” ‘ The French Air Force claimed today to have shot down 24 German pursuit planes during ‘September... All Swiss Army leaves were cancelled today and Swiss fortifications were being further strengthened as result of reports of new. German ‘troop concentrations near. the: frontier between Basle and the Schaffhausen and at Vorarlberg. Allied military men have expected a Ger(Continued on: Page Three)

|BISHOP NOLL SPEAKS

‘AT YOUTH CONCLAVE

CINCINNATI, Oct. 3 w. Pie The Most Rev. John F. Noll, bishop of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne, will ad this afternoon’s session of the national convention of Catholic Youth Organizations. The convention this tossiin studied the motives of persons and organizations seeking to influence or

Auxiliary Bishop George J. Rehring, directing the discussion, said that never had there been more agencies intent upon impressing the growing generrice wif their Meas, nh