Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 October 1939 — Page 11

WESTERN BLOC FOR "40 DRIVE 15 IFNARY AM,

Allows Use of Name as G. 0. P. Candidate in Quest for Unity.

By THOMAS L. STOKES Times Special Writer

* WASHINGTON, Oct. 27.—There is a budding movement to create a Western bloc at next year’s Republican National Convention to bars -gain for nomination of a candidate and adoption of a platform representative of the political progressivism and economic aspirations of that vast section beyond the Mississippi. Its champion is the veteran Senate Republican leader, Charles L. McNary of Oregon. For the purpose of solidifying Western delegations at the convention, the Oregon Senator has consented to become a “nominal” candidate for the nomination, though he insis's he would never be a candidate for the Presidency. The movement got its start in a recent rally aj which Governor -Charles A. Sprague of Oregon

: Jaunched a McNary-for-President ." boom. * Governor that he had no desire to

The Senator wrote the

.be a candidate, that he had no illusions about himself as a Presidential candidate, but that he would allow his name to be used as a candidate in order to hold Western delegations together.

* Movement May Spread

Previously, it was learned today, the Senator had received many letters from influential people in Oregon and other Western states appealing to him to become a candidate for President. The movement may assume considerable significance in the developing 1940 picture, for the West is a highly important factor in the 1940 setup. Republicans must recapture at least a large segment of that Western country—for years ‘normally Republican—if they are to win in 1940. } Recognition of the importance of the West in 1940 calculations is seen already in the cultivation of

. that area by prospective candidates.

Senators Robert A. Taft (R. O.) and H. Styles Bridges (R. N. H)

" were in the West a few weeks ago

and Frank McHale, campaign man-

+. ager for Federal Security Adminis-

trator Paul V. McNutt, has traveled

' that whole area in the interest of

Mr. McNutt’s candidacy for the Democratic nomination.

Farm Program Stressed

Senator McNary says the objec= tive is to get a farm program that will appeal to the West and to seek recognition for recldmation and other Western interests. The Oregon Senator was coauthor of the McNary-Haugen bill, once the vehicle of farm organiza-

tions, which was fought by Presi-|

dents Coolidge—who vetoed it twice =—and Hoover. He also was sponsor of .the Bon-

. neville Dam, a giant power project

in his state, and has supported the New Deal public power program, including the TVA project, which conservative Republicans, Senator Taft among tHem, have opposed.

Convention Fight Looms

Behind this Western movement may develop a real convention fight with the Eastern old guard wing of the party, and this may react upon various candidates for the Republican nomination. In general, Alf M. Landon, 1936 candidate; Senator Borah of Idaho and House Leader Joe Martin (Mass.) have identified themselves with the more progressive wing of the party which, of course, has some support also in the Fast. Rep. Martin has many Western contacts. The West had a candidate in Mr. Landon in 1936, but many cynics believed that shrewd Eastern party leaders, seeing little chance of defeating President Roosevelt, defaulted willingly, with the idea of regaining control in 1940. The real goal of the present Western movement is a progressive candidate who: will espouse & liberal program.

QUASH INDICTMENT ~ 'HOPPENJON PLEADS

NEW ALBANY, Ind. Oct. 27 (U. P.).—Arguments on a motion to quash an embezzling indictment against Frank A. Hoppenjon, former Floyd County Treasurer, were heard in Circuit Court today. The motion was filed yesterday by Hoppenjon’s attorneys, the second motion to quash they have entered. .Hoppenjon was indicted in connection with a shortage in the county and has been tried three times. Each trial ended in a jury disagreement.

The Gallup Poll—

Most Gains Noted: in Vole. Least Favorable Before European Conflict.

By DR. GEORGE GALLUP American Institute of Public Opinion

PRINCETON, N. J. Oct. 27.—In the two months since war broke out in Europe, President Roosevelt's. popularity, as measured by the

ion, has shown the sharpest increase ever recorded in the Institute's five

years of public. opinion soundings on the New: Deal, The October index, based on interviews with a cross - section of American voters in every state, shows an 8-point rise since t and finds President Roose--«velt more popular today than he was when re-elected in 1936. Of all voters in the poll, 64.9 per cent said they approve of Roosevelt as Presi-

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survey a month ago, and 56.8. per cent two months ago. dent was re-elected in 1936 with 62. 5 per cent of the major pasty vo

Foreign Policy Supported

The President’s largest gains in popularity have come in those groups of voters who were least favorable to him before the war broke out in Europe. ' Thus, the survey finds an 1ll-point increase in his popularity since August

among thé upper income group,|

and a nearly comparable rise among

voters 50 years of age and .over,||

who were previously Republican in their leanings. The chief reason for the increase appears to be the popularity of the President’s foreign policy. Institute polls on various . phases of the President’s program, including .revision” of * the neutrality act, show

| majorities in favor of his course and

indicate substantial agreement over foreign polic- among Democrats and Republica -s. In other rece t #urveys the Institute has foun. arise in- sentiment for a Rooseve't, third term, with 43 per cent favoring ~ third term as compared to 40 per cent before the war. Many voters say, however, that if the war is still going on next year they would reconsider their present objections toa third term..” The actu#]l vote is 52 per cent for a third term if war continues, 48 per cent opposed.

; Gains Noted in Edst oT

‘The President's pophlarity gains have been large in those geographical sections where opinion on the New Deal was most divided prior to the war. In New England and in the East Central states, where Institute interviewers in August found only 51 per cent in’ favor of Roosevelt, today’s survey. shows a clear majority in faver of the President. The smallest gains since August have come in the two areas which were already overwhelmingly pro-New Deal — the; South and the Far West.

Approve Roosevelt . . Today Aug. New England ..... 59% 51% Middle Atlantic ... 65 54 East Central ...... 61 51 West Central ..... 63 55 South “er 70 Far West ......... 67 . 64

U.S. AID SOUGHT ON NEW GARY AIRPORT

Times Special GARY, Ind, Oct. 27.—Gary officials will seek Federal participation in the building of a new airport here, Mayor E. L. Schaible announced today. Mayor Schaible said that a manufacturer of seaplanes has sought information on a suitable site for a plant in or near Gary. The inquiry was turned over to the Junior Chamber of Commerce, sponsor of the legislation which created the airport commission here, and to the Gary Commercial Club. A newjairport commission will be a. next week, Mayor Schaible S

NAME CLARK COUNTY

Times Special JEFFERSONVILLE, Ind. Oct. 217. —Hugh M. Marble has been elected chairman of the Clark County Farm Bureau. - Other officers are Henry Stoffregen, vice chairman; Patrick Hoessle, secretary-treasurer, ‘and Miss Esther Giltner, County S. and

E. leader.

"Al Jolson’s Plea Delays

Ruby's Suit Few Weeks

HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 27 (U. P.).— Ruby Keeler announced through her lawyer today that she would sue Al Jolson for- divorce within “a few weeks,” “The filing was delayed at Mr, Jolson’s request, the annourcement said: A property setflement was signed last: night, according to Attorney John ‘C., McHose, her counsel. Under its terms, he said, Mr. Jolson will pay her $400 a week for life. In event she remarried this will be changed to a $50,000 lump payment. . The sum of $100,000 will be put in trust for their adopted son, Al (Sonny Boy) Jolson, 4. Miss Keeler vill have custody of the boy. Mr. Jolson aid not -reveal his : yeason for desiring the delay in the divorce suit until November. The Jawyer believed it may hive been be- . cause. of some movie commitment. ata et th dee ao a ecree go e- . fault, :

Miss Keeler, who wed Mr. Jolson in 1928 when she was 19 and he was 40, was piqued because it appeared from Mr. Jolson’s statement that their breakup had been sudden. He

(had commented that divorce “just

seems to happed to people out here” in Hollywood. He said he didn’t “know what it was all about, ahd I

still love her, but you can't argue|

with a woman.” The pretty dancer emphasized that their marital troubles had started a long time ago and revealed that when she made a supposed va‘cation trip to Hawaii last summer it had been a trial separation. Her

lawyer said she had concluded, “it. is impossible for Al and me to be :

happily married.” Miss Keeler gave no more definite description of their difficulties than did Mr. Jolson. Shé said they were “personal matters.” Her lawyer said that no other man or: woman was involved.

American Institute of Public Opin--

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dent today, as compared to 61.0 ina " } The Presi--

AMAY, JUNE’ JULY/

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 1939

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Shows War Boosts F D. R Papa. : ;

[PETITIONS FOR RIGHT 70 ABANDON TRAINS

A petition to abandon: two-passen-ger trains in northern Indiana was filed with the Public Service Comi-

+. | mission today by the Grand Trunk wi] Railroad Co., :

“Railroad officials said the line, be-

|tween Valparaiso and South ‘Bend, {was operated at a loss of $2413 in

1938. The petition stated that other transportation facilities available are sufficient to accommodate the public in that area.

SHIFT MADE IN WPA JOBS IN LAKE COUNTY

Times Special GARY, Ind., Oct. 27—E. E. Anderson, Lake County WPA super-

+ |visor, has assumed the duties of

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Uptrend in President Roosevelt's popularity charted.

By Institute of.

happened to win the approval of

on the Neutrality Act.

way public opinion surveys are

of study of its methods.

The distinguishing feature of

each survey.

popularity 12,000 interviews. were

same degree of accuracy.

How Many Are Interviewed?

PRINCETON, N. J., Oct. 27.—From its inception, the American % Institute. of Public Opinion has been criticized for its findings and .methods, first by Democrats, later by Republicans and subsequently by the supporters of various programs which have not

In most cases the criticisms have come from persons who dis agreed with majority viewpoints expressed in the surveys. : THe latest criticism comes from Gen. Hugh S. Johnson, who takes exception to the Institute’s methods in its current surveys

which should be dispelled by public investigation. Institute. of Public Opinion Has : no secrets; it welcomes any kind

As a matter of fact, the Institute has published a booklet describing in detail its survey methods. Each year a copy of this booklet is mailed to every member of Congress. A copy Will be sent free to anyone ‘in the United States who writes to the American Institute of Public Opinion, Princeton, N. J.

measurement is the fact that it relies for its accuracy on a scien« | tificially selected sample of voters in each state and not upon broad- {i casting “rillions of ballots: Depending upon statisti¢al require- ° -ments “ne Institute includes from 3000

Actually in the survey reported today on President Roosevelt's

that any error due solely t&‘the number of people interviewed will not, under any practical cifcumstances, exceed 2 per’ cent. According to the laws of probability, the statistical odds are 997 in 1000 that the error due to size of sample will not exceed 1.3 per cent. From a scientific point of view:the Institute might have included only a fourth as many ballots, or 3000, and schioved virtually the

Public. Opinion

a majority of voters.

He infers that there is some closely guarded secret in the |

conducted, some air of mystery The American *

the new science of public opinion

to 60,000 interviews in -

included. Such a sample insures

TORQNTO, Ontario, Oct. 27 (U. P.) —~Mary McCormick, much-mar-ried Chicago opera star, said here today she expects to add a fifth and final surname to her long list within six months. She said her fifth husband would be Joseph Patrick Reilly, a Chicago businessman. “Mrs. Reilly,” she mused. “Can you beat that—and me a McGormick?” Her four previous husbands, in

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South Bend district supervisor in

“ place of Elmer Wentz, who is on a “|leave of absence.

The post vacated by Mr. Anderson is being filled by W. A. Johnson,

‘|a former assistant.

Entered: as Second-Olass Matter at Poston, Indianapolis Ind.

Plans Being Made at I. U U, B. MISSION BOARD For State- Wide Forums WILL MEET NOV, 1-3

Times Special : BLOOMINGTON, Ind.,-Oct. 27.— A series. of public forums on community problems and public affairs will be established: throughout the state. President Herman B wells of Indiana University said the university will co-operate with the U. S.

Office of Education in establishing |

the forums. Carl L. Chattin, Washington, Ind. attorney and former legislator will be in charge. A faculty and administrative staff from the university will lend advice. A state forum council will be formed, supplemented by community councils to: supervise local formus. Mr. Chattin received his A. B. degree in economics from Indiana University in 1934, his Doctor of Jurisprudence with distinction from

ithe. Law School in 1935. His office

will be'at the university.

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Carl L. Chattin . directs new office.

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KOKOMO, Ind, Oct. 27—The Foreign Misison Board of the United Brethern Church wil hold its annual meeting here, Nov. 1-3, in the First United Brethern Church. Among those expected to attend are Bishop H. H. Fout, Indianapolis; Bishop A. R. Clippinger, Dayton, O.; ‘Bishop G. 'D. :Batdorf, Harrisburg,

Pa., and Bishop V. O. Weidler,

Kansas City. Missionaries from Africa, the Philippine Islands and the West Indies will take part.

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Times Special RICHMOND, Ind., Oct. 27.—Dar= rell Swisher ‘has been named executive chairman of an organization which will be formed in the next few weeks to plan the Richmond centennial celebration next year. The centennial committee is to include representatives from every-

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