Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 October 1939 — Page 3
RSDAY, OCT. 26, 1939
| VOTE TO PUNISH "FOREIGN SHIPS
; OTHER CHANGES IN” NEUTRALITY BILL DEBATED
Senate Clear-Cut Embargo Test - As Final Vote Nears.
WASHINGTON, Oct. (U.. P.).—The Senate voted today to penalize foreign merchant vessels found guilty of flying the American flag
as a ruse to avoid submarine attacks.
The penalty was written into the|
neutrality bill as an amendment.
Under the proposal, any foreign|: merchantmen which hoisted the|: American flag or used any distinc-|:
"tive ‘markings designed to make it
appear to ‘be an American vessel: ited |. ers |’
would be denied entrance to States ports and territorial] wa
: for three months.
House Prepares For Bill
The amendment was offered by
Democratic Leader Alben W. Bark-
ley as a compromise after heated |:
debate over a more drastic pro-
posal by Senator Charles W. Tobey |: (R. N. H.), which would have given|: right to seize|: guilty vessels and put their masters|
this country the
in prison.
House majority and minority
leaders discussed procedure for the|:
neutrality bill and made tentative plans to begin consideration of the measure Tuesday with-a final vote probably by Thursday or Friday. House plans narrowed down to two possible procedures: 1. A move to concur in the Senate amendments. .2._ A move to send it to conference.
-Neely Voices Fear of Hitler “One spur to House leaders in getting the bill disposed of next week and driving for Congressional adjournment was a report that proponents - of the anti-lynching bill plan to call it up as soon as neutrality is disposed of. The first eligible day under House rules would be: Nov. 6 Progress on amendments was interrupted to . permit Senator Matthew M. Neely (D. W. Va.) to deliver a speech in which he said that if Germany wins the present war, “Hitler within five years will wage war on the United States with the most powerful war machine the world has ever seen.’ - Isolationists sought to force a ‘clear-cut vote on the single issue of repealing the arms embargo—heart of the Administration's neutrality program—as the Senate struggled with ‘a multitude of amendments which threatened to delay a final vote until tomorrow or Saturday. After many conferences to determine the. best method of obtaining an outright test on the embargo issue, isolationists decided last night to offer an amendment to restore to the bill the first section of existing law, which imposes a mandatory embargo on munitions shipments to belligerents.
McCarran Desires Compromise Senator Bennett Champ Clark (D, Mo.) said he belie i" amendment would preser. Laer est possible chance for the Senate to vote on the vital issue of the struggle. Another isolationist, Senator Pat McCarran (D. Nev.), indicated a desire, meanwhile, to compromise by offering an amendment which would allow the President to declare an embargo if shipment of arms might involve the United States in war or shipments might impair the ef-
fectiveness of this country’s nation-
“meeting all day.:
lumbia. Club,
al defense. . A third - proposal, sponsored by Senator Gerald P. Nye (R. N. DJ), would provide a complete substitute for the pending bill. It would contain a mandatory embargo and a “cash and carry” program for shipments of all other materials.
Soviet Press s Assails
Neutrality Revision
MOSCOW, Oct. 26 (U. P.).—The Soviet press today denounced the proposed revision of the United States neutrality act and charged American munitions manufacturers with instigating war.
Isolationists Seek |
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Marion County's “Popularity” Queen,” Barbara Lee Totman, and the “Health King,” David C. Dietz, were crowned by Mayor Reginald H. Sullivan last night at the Butler Fieldhouse before 14,000 persons. Coronation ceremonies were part of the Lions Club all-charity show. Proceeds will go to underprivileged children and the blind. The “Health King,” 26 months
Barbara Lee Totman , . . most popular.
David
old, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Dietz, 3822 Spann Ave. The '32-months-old “Queen” is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W,--Totman, §562 Carrollton Ave. Marcia Ann Taylor, 34 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harley C. Taylor, 1315 Prospeet St., won second prize in the popularity contest and Sharon Dee Osborne, 32
Young Royalty Is C rowned by Mayor
C. Dietz , . . healthiest.
months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Osborne, 3849 Kenwood Ave, third. In the perfect baby contest, Su Della Bastin, 24 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Bastin, R. R. 3,.was second and Rosemary Moore, 31 months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Moore, 3547 Graceland Ave. was third.
Workers in Final Spurt To Put Fund Over Top
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reached $735,000. Arthur V. Brown was ‘chairman in 1930 and 1931 when $885,000, and more than $1,000,000 were collected respectively.
Must Be Raised Today
Mr. Marmon and Mr. Brown are ready to welcome Perry Lesh, general chairman this year, into the select over-the-top circle if the 3500 workers are successful in their final push. Mr. Lesh urged workers to do the best they were able, pointing out that if the over-the-top amount is raised, it will have to be raised today. Two of the 12 major| divisions in the drive have reached the ‘over he top” mark. The utilities, headed by H. T. Pritchard, has raised $74,125.05, or 101 per cént of the quota and. the special gifts division, led by Charles W. Chase, has accounted for $110,972.66, or 100 per cent of its quota.
Division Standings Listed
Standing of other 10 major divisions follows: Philanthropic, Eugene C. Foster, chairman, raised $8,073.31, or 96 per cent; individual gifts, Norman Metzger and J. Perry Meek, co-chairmen, $40,166.48, or 93 per cent; mercantile, Stanley W. Shipnes, chairman, $90,865.01, or 93 per cent; industrial “A,” Walter I. Longsworth, chairman, $85,916.19, or 90 per cent; public affairs, Fred Hoke, chairman, $26,068.28, or 90 per cent; railroad, Earl A. Heassler, chairman, $3,019.90, or 87 per cent; residential, Mrs. James L. Murray, chairman, $32,432.34, or 86 per ceni; commercial, Wilson Mothershead, chairman, $57,869.90, or 84 per cent; professional, George A. Bischoff, chairman, $18,291.20, or 80 per cent; industrial “B,” R. Norman Baxter, chairman, $65,914.84, or 71 per cent.
Thirty-two business firms, repre-
senting the combined gift of the firm, executives and employees were reported as reaching or exceeding their quotas. They are: The McCullough Co., Inc, $117.00, for 156 per cent; Typographical Service, $112.00, for 112 per cent; Indiana Inspection Bureau, $275.00, for 100 per cent; American States Insurance Co., 0426.00, for 106.5 per cent:
‘+ Rough Notes Co., $1,101.60 for 109.1
per cent; State Life Bldg. Co. $40.00, for 100 per cent; Equitable Life of New York, $227.75, for 101.2 per cent; Aetna Life Insurance Co. $128.75, for 103 per cent; Wm. B. Burford * Co., $542.25, for 100 per cent; Herff-Jones Co., $2,011.50. for 105.9 per cent; Rogers Jewelry Co., $206.00, for 103 per cent; Pearson Co., Inc., $564.50, for 102.6 per cent; Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co., $75.00, for 100 per cent; Wm. Lynn Chemical Co., $360.00, for 100 per cent; National Furniturg Co., $381.50, for 127.2 per cent; Shaw-Walker Co., $75.00, for 100 per cent. : Others are: Stewart’s, Inc., $181.00 for 103.4 per cent; Hatfield Electric Co.. $421.30 for 110.9 per cent; Victor Furniture Co., $227.00 for 108.9 per cent; Aero-Mayflower Transit Co. & Hogan Transfer Co., $511.00 for 100 per cent; Commercial Motor Freight Co., $72.75 for 145.5 per cent; Frank Hatfield Co., $78.75 for 105 per cent; Zimmer Paper Products Co., $314.50 for 104.8 per cent; Century Paper Co., $140.00 for 112 per cent; Mad-den-Copple Co. $25.00 for 100 per cent; C. H. Wallerich, Inc., $158.25 for 105.5 per cent; L. S. Ayres & Co., $19,211.42 for 100 per cent; H. P. Wasson & Co., $12,242.75 for 100 per cent; Wm. H. Block & Co., $13,650.00 for 100 per cent; Crown Laundry & Dry Cleaning Co., $226.50 for 100 per cent.
IN INDIANAPOLIS
Here Is the Trafiic Record DEATHS TO DATE County City 56 57
8|Arrests ....... 27 O0/Accidents ..... 40 WEDNESDAY TRAFFIC COURT Cases ConTried victions Paid I § | $92 5 22
Violations
Reckless driving... 6 Failing to stop at through street ..
Disobeying traffic
signal Drunken driving. All others ........
9 6 14 12 0 21
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$181
MEETINGS TODAY Indiana State ‘Teachers’ Association,
Executive Leadership’ dianapolis Athletic Indianapolis Real Estate Boird, luncheon, Hotel Washingtan, noon Advertising Club of Indianapolis, luncheon, Indianapolis Athletic Club, noon. American Business Club, luncheon, dianapolis Athletic Club. noon. Caravan Club, luncheon, Murat Temple,
noon. Oil: Club, luncheon, Hotel Severin, noon Construction League of Indianapolis, Juneheon, Architects and Builders build-
ing, pndiana; v Camera 2010, ‘meeting, 110 Eas! Industrial Credit Brann, luncheon, Hotel Washington, noon. and Petroleum Credit
A ceessory Group, a ey YHotel Washington, 5:30. ~ MEETINGS TOMORROW
Indiana Sate Teachers’ Association, meetings, all day. Indiana Astronomical Society, Jehnson Observatory, night. Exekhange Club, luncheon,
Forum, lecture: Inub, 7:30 m.
In-
meeting, Hotel Severin, Optimist Club, luncheon, Columbia Club "Purdue Vhlvety Alymaf, dinner, Co-
BIRTHS Girls
Fines | 5;
unknown, loss unestim 4:00 A. M.—5169
\ Floyd, Madonna Currie, at St. Vincent's. Keith, Virginta Heartwell, at Coleman, Maurice, Georgia Silvers, at Coleman. William, Mildred Baker. at Coleman, Lee, Mabelle Slinkard, at Coleman. Earl, Caroline Lee, at Methodist. Jack, Arlene Turner, at Methodist. Carl, Anna Louise Most, at Methodist. Boys Walter, Ethel Stalnaker, at Coleman, Loren, Norma Outcort, at Cit James, Mildred Reed. at City. Harley, Lens Benson, at Methodist. Richard, Kosemary Askren. at Methodist. Edward, Geneva Waterman. at Methodist. Robert. Clara Schaub, at Methodist. William, Mary Lou Lambert, at Method-
Michael. Nora Ruggieri, at 1141 Deloss. Savors, Mildred Gray, at 3425 W. Washon
DEATHS
Elizabeth Grubb, 74, at 515 E. 12th, arteriosclerosis.
George Deer, 52, at City, broncho-pneu-monia
0| Robert Carroll. 40, at 2166 Singleton, car-
Lum Spear, 30. Ls Flower Mission, pulmonary tuberculosis
Magdalen Meyer, toxic thyroid.
We Jesmes Brown,
32, at St. Vincent's,
37, at Central, brain
Edith Young, hemorrhage.
enol R R. Koeppen, 61. at City, pulmonary nee "McMurray, 59, at St. Vincent's,
di Maurice F. McGrath, 65, at 43 - ingeon Biva hypertension. 5 33: Wash ackson a aon 956 8. Capitol,
Margaret Thomas, 36, nesavgarel, at City, cerebral
Ross E.- Nesbitt, 51, at - tinal obstruction. Veigrahs, ‘ites
MARRIAGE LICENSES (These lists are ‘rom official records in the County Court House. The Times,
therefore. is not responsible for errors in names and addresses.
48, at City. cerebral
Walter Marquis, 59, Bell Ida Aer. 33, i.) 2021 Langley, ine: akaes Jr. of 254 N. Tremont; Esther Lucille Adams, 2 Varina A ” 1, of 1022 N omas Mulley. 50, Ch Mary Bonnie Engel, “is. of Sears. In
FIRES WEDNESDAY
3:32 A. M.—820 Division, residence, cause
fective wiring 6:24 A, M.
n—6222 Arsenal, _Tesidence, e 7 GS iiacas smok
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mois, refrigerator, | Om
io N. Jefferso 1 d fective Ting $5. n, automobile,
THURSDAY . 12:42 A. M.—411 E. Walnut, residence, cigaret in bed; $5. 4:58 A. M.—829 S. Sheffield, gas main leak; $2
" OFFICIAL WEATHER
By U. S. Weather Bureau ee!
INDIANAPOLIS FORECAST—Mostly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with an occasional shower; mild _toepCratures. "Sunrise 6:08 Te Sunset TEMPERATURE '—Oct. 26, 1938—
6:30 a. m.
Precipitation 24 hrs. ending 7 a. m. Total precipitation since Jan. 1 Excess since Jan. 1 .......... feces
MIDWEST WEATHER |
Indiana—Mostly ‘cloudy tonight and tomorrow with an occasional shower: mild temperature except slightly cooler tomorrow in extreme northwest portion.
Illinois—Mostly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with an occasional shower; somewhat cooler tomorrow in northwest and extreme north portion.
Lower Michigan—Mostly cloudy tonight and tomorrow with occasional rain: slightly warmer in extreme southeast and extreme east-central | portion tonight; somewhat cooler tomorrow in extreme west and extreme north portion _Ohio—Cloudy tonight and tomorrow with showers tomorrow; not much change in temperature. HY randy with local showers tonight; not much change in temperature. WEATHER IN OTHER CITIES AT 7 A. M. Station Bar, Temp. Amarillo, Tex. ..... 29.78. 51 Bismarck, N. D. Boston .........
Cc 8 Cincinnati .. Cleveland
vy. Kas. Mont.
I ei @ - | Jacksonville, Fla.’
Kansas City, Mo. Lite Rock, Ark.
ien Binninger, at St, Vincent's.
BRITISH ACCEPT NAZI CHALLENGE
Ready for War to Finish; ‘Tolerant Toward Russia For Aid to Germany.
(Continued from Page One)
negotiations had been opened in London looking toward an important trade agreement: between Britain and Russia. Without giving any indication that the Soviets would abandon their technical neutrality, the Moscow Government: 1. Indicated through announcements in Berlin and Moscow that the American freighter City of Flint, captured by a Nazi warship and taken to the Russian Bay of Kola, would be released to Germany. The American crew of 40 was still believed held aboard the ship but.the German prize crew was released. 2. Refused to recognize the British naval blockade of Germany, reserved the right to claim compensation for losses suffered by Russian ships and denounced the campaign to strangle Naziism economically as comparable to civil bombardment.
Talk Trade with Germans
The Soviet, however, gave no indication of dissatisfaction witn the German contraband list, which is similar to the British list, or the Nazi U-boat warfare on merchantships carrying supplies to the Allied countries. : 3. Permitted announcement in Berlin that Nazi-Soviet trade negotiations envisage German technical and machine aid to Russia in return for big-scale deliveries of vital raw materials required by the Reich. The action of the Soviets did not necessarily mean any formal change in Moscow's attitude, which has been -that of a neutral willing to trade with all foreign countries and —in the eyes of some Allied observers—hopeful that Europe's big powers will fight themselves into exhaustion. The Nazi Fuehrer’s determination to carry on a bitter economic war was emphasized by two definite moves in Berlin. The first was intensification of the pressure on neutrals to avoid giving aid to Britain or France. Neutral . shipping was warned to keep out of British convoys and neutral nations — principally the Scandinavian countries — were warned not to accept British proposals to increase their trade. The second move was to warn through the Nazi press that peace negotiations were hopeless in view of the British attitude toward Germany and that the Nazis were
38 ready to loose their aerial power
against the Briitsh Isles. Moscow Center of Diplomacy
The Soviets again were an overwhelming factor in diplomatic activities in both the north and south of Europe. At Helsingfors, it was reported that grave obstacles had arisen in negotiations with Soviet- Russia regarding Russian demands for naval bases in the Baltic. "Although the negotiations were by no means broken off, it was observed that Finland was increasing rather than relaxing military precautions. : Fufthermore, unconfirmed press reports in London were that Russia with Fuehrer Hitler's approval was likely to demand two important Swedish ports as bases. In the Southwest, Rumania again
HULL DEMANDS RUSSIANS LET SEIZED SHIP 60
Protests at Berlin Also Ordered as U. S. Makes Stand Clear.
(Continued from Page One)
41-man crew and had learned that they were safe at Murmansk. Secretary Hull disclosed that information was being sent to .the Berlin Embassy as rapidly as it: is developed with instructions to give every possible attention to the case. This meant energetic representations there also.
Senator Hull disclosed that probably a half dozen cables had been sent to Steinhardt in Moscow outlining this Government’s position, and about a similar number to Berlin. As the case stands now the next step is up to Russia. The Soviet Government either must concede the legality of the United States demands and. release the vessel, or deny the U. S. argument and hold the ship or give it to its Nazi captors. -
Germans and Russians Say Nazis Get Ship
BERLIN, Oct. 26 (U. P.) .—German and Russian spokesmen, in statements here and at Moscow, indicated today that Germany and Russia had agreed that Germany should have captured the American steamship City of Flint which a German prize crew sailed to the neutral Russian port of Murmansk. The position had been taken, according to the intimations, that the City of Flint was a German prize and that it would be permitted to leave. in charge of the Germans after = “necessary repairs” to its “damaged” “engines. It was indicated that, though the Germans had been freed from internment, the American crew of the City of Flint were still prisoners aboard it while the Russians. ‘“verified the contents of its cargo.” The Nazi spokesman said it was assumed” that the City of Flint case could be considered as settled and that when it was again “seaworthy” it probably would leave Murmansk with its prize crew in charge. Asked what the City of Flint's destination would be the spokesman said: “Surely not the United States.” He praised the “admirable objectivity” :. with which the American newspapers were dealing with the “case.” At the same time the Foreign of - fice told the Embassy that the ship had been captured by a German warship because it was carrying contraband and the prize crew took it to Murmansk ‘because it was “damaged.” Earlier the Foreign Office had said orally that the ship had been taken to Murmansk because of lack of charts.
Russia Tells Britain
Blockade Is lllegal
MOSCOW, Oct. 26 (U. P.).—Legal observers said today that there was a strong likelihood that Russia would release the American steam-
prize crew, and permit it to leave Russia flying the Nazi flag. At the same time it was announced that Russia- has notified Great - Britain that it refuses to recognize the validity of Britain's blockade of Germany and that it reserves the right to claim compensation for any blockade losses suffered by Russian ships, all owned by the Government. There had been no official announcement as yet of the City of Flint's release, after the disclosure last night that the German prize crew, at first interned, had been freed. ‘Verify’. Cargo
prize crew, the official [Tass news agency said that the City of Flint would be held at Murmansk ‘for precise verification of the composition of its cargo.” Why Russia, a neutral, which permitted the Germans tb take the City of Flint into Kola Bay, wanted to determine the precise nature of the cargo was not stated. The communique said that it had been ascertained that the Germans took the City of Flint to Kola Bay “for repairs to its machines.” It was understood that the crew were stijl abroad and would not be treed until the Communist Government decided what disposition to make of the ship and its cargo. Russia based its note to Britain, in one of its most sensational moves since its re-entry into world politics at the outset of the war, on both humanitarian and legalistic grounds. From the humanitarian viewpoint, it held, the British blockade would cause suffering to non-combatants. From the legalistic viewpoint, it argued, the British contraband control was a violation of the elementary principles of freedom of the seas. Make Four Points |
Russia held: 1. The British contraband list includes basic articles for mass consumption and creates the possibility of unlimited ‘inclusion of articles of popular consumption in contraband lists. This might lead to grave endangering of the health and lives of peaceful people and inny erable s for them.
not permissible to deprive es populations of’ food, fuel :
was nervous about Moscow’s plans |in
and both Rumania and Turkey were reported to have sent experts to Moscow in a move to smooth out relations ruffied by the new Turkish pact with the Allies.
RFC TO PAY TREASURY
‘WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (U.P.).— Secretary of Treasury Henry Mor-
the RFC
genthau Jr, announced today that ] _ borrow - $250,000,000
ciples of freedom. of chant shipping. : 4. That particularly as state
ships are und reserve
ship City of Flint to its German,
In announcing the release of the
F iin Decides 0 Anwar Firm No’ 4 To ‘Certain Points’ of Soviet Demands
HELSINGFORS, Finland, Oct. 26 (U, P.).—The Finnish mission returned today from Moscow with undisclosed but written Russian demands which were said to ‘contain serious obstacles to further negotiations. J. K. Paasikivi and V. A. Tanner, heads of the mission, conferred with President Kyosti Kallio and Foreign Minister Eljas Erkkos immediately upon their return and although the nature of the demands remained - a guarded secret, a Foreign office spokesman remarked, “there are cerfain points on which Finland cannot yield.” The one point Finland has stressed
in the negotiations instigated by|
Russia is that its integrity must be preserved and it will under no conditions accept a military alliance with Russia. It was announced that the negotiations would be continued
and that M. Paasikivi would return
to Moscow Sunday after receiving new instructions. It. was assumed -that he and M. Tanner had given a detailed account of their long session with Josef Stalin and V. M. Molotov, the Soviet Premier-Foreign Commissar at the Kremlin this week, in addition to submitting a written copy of the demands. It was not disclosed whether the Cabinet would be called today to study the demands. Finns still hope for a peaceful settlement of the Russian question but the optimism was less marked today. Meanwhile, the Government continued its defense preparations by ordering that all monetary transactions with foreign countries must be controlled by the state bank. Finnish exports for foreign currency was prohibited except under spee¢ified conditions and payment for imported goods must be made through : the state bank. Finnish citizens. having bank accounts or
claims abroad were ordered, to’ Sule render them to the Bank of Engs land within eight days.. M.. Paasikivi out - umbrellaed Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain = of Great Britain. He carried two umbrellas. M. Tanner was in a jo= vial mood and when a photographer got a side view snapshot of M, Paasikivi, showing only one ‘ums brella, M. Tanner told him to. take another picture “and get them both.”
F..D. RB. TALKS TONIGHT
NEW YORK, Oct. 26 (U. P.), — President Roosevelt's address from the White House tonight closing the New York Herald Tribune’s Forum on Current Problems will be broadcast from 10 to 10:15 p. m, (Indianapolis Time) over the nets works of the Columbia ‘and. Mutual:
systems, and the Blue network of the National Broadcasting Co.
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