Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 November 1939 — Page 6

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S oviet-Nazi Pact Is Greatest Betrayal in w Hi istory,

Mareasson, F oreign Writer, T ells Voters

Ids Action Threat to Future of Democracy “In World.

‘he Seoviet-Nazi non-aggression pact is the greatest betrayal in history, Isaac F. Marcosson, foreign correspondent, told the Indiana League of Women Voters last night ae Columbia Club.

laboration as a “threat to the fu-

~ ture of democracy” and predicted

the “righteous might” of the Allies would “blast the ‘treachery of the dictatorships from the earth.

Eo Calls Dictators ‘Prima Donnas’

“Stalin, the bear with the face ol compressed steel, and Hitler, the man with the mind of a mystic, are

': vain,” pompous prima donnas,” he

said. % -He characterized Mussolini as the “only dictator in Europe with a sense of humor, and Prime Minister Ne-

~ ville Chamberlain as a “perfect Vic-

“The reaction to the Soviet-Nazi -will be the formation of bloc Balkan states to resist ag- - gression. Hitler has lost more than he has pretended to gain by the . The doors of his coveted Baltic and Balkan states have been slammed in his face by the Russian

Asserting that neutrality cannot be imposed on the United States,

| Mr. Marcosson said that such legis-

lation will not keep the United

States out of war. ‘Shouldn’t Hgve Doubt

“The surest way to keep us out of war is to have the strongest army, navy and airforce in the world.” “Earlier in an interview, Mr. Marcosson said “our entrance into the

war can only be induced by the

active participation of Russia in the war. And I do not believe that

Russia will take an active part.

“Neither do I think that the attack by Soviet Premier V. M. Molotov against Britain is indicative in any way of an intention by Russia to actively enter the war. I shouldn’t have the slightest doubt but what

.England and France and their allies

will win this war, but if they don’, the United States can’t stand aside

and see the British and French em-

pares. they were crushed, >d, Germany So

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‘EGG LIKE HEAD OF MATCH ASHTABULA, O., Nov. 2 (U. P.).

|—A tiny egg of a Zebra finch, hardly larger than a match head,

Times Photo.

.- Isaac F. Marcosson is shown with Miss Mary Sinclair (left), and Mrs. John W. Hillman, Indianapolis members of the Indiana League of Women Voters, host to the writer at a dinner-meeting last might,

would be on our necks—in Canada, in Mexico and the West Indies.” The League launched a new membership drive at last night’s meeting. Stephen C. Noland, Indianapolis News editor, and Gilbert Forbes, WFBM radio commentator, outlined

the making of public opinion in a democracy. Mr. Noland contrasted the freedom of the radio and the press as instruments of public opinion. Federal regulations virtually bans the expression of partisan ideas on the radio, which has become increasingly evident in recent months. “The radio stations are a lot of Charlie McCarthies looking for Bergen. The newspapers are still— Edgar Bergen.” Mr. Forbes, whose address was given by radio transcription, said the radio is a means of free expression. The agreement of the National Association of Broadcasters to regulate partisan debate has been a move a preserve the ireedom of speech for the radio, he asserted. “Nothing . can justify the broadcaster who disturbs the harmony of

the nation. The real threat to freedom of the air comes from individuals who betome when unconventional attitudes are expressed over the radio.” He cited as an example of what is meant by free speech a Supreme Court decision which held that it does not mean the right to shout “fire” in a crowded .theater. Mrs. George Gellhorn of St. Louis, chairman of the League’s national expansion campaign, described the organization as the “Maginot: line” against foreign ideologies, “Women don't sit in‘rockers anymore and say ‘isn’t it awful?” We know now someone is responsible. We find out who that person is and then we try to correct the situation.” Urging League members to become “frightfully articulate” on governmental problems, she described government itself as merely housekeeping “on a large scale.” Mrs. Clarence F. Merrell, League president, presided.

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FATE OF COULMORE REMAINS UNCERTAIN

NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (U. P.).— Has the British freighter Coulmore safely eluded a submarine -attack within the United States’ neutrality zone? : The Coast Guard in Washington announced receipt of a message that the ship was safe. It said the cutter Bibb, one of many U. S. vessels searching for the Coulmore.680 miles east of New York, received the message at 2:30 a. m. from the Canadian radio station gt Camperdown, near Halifax. It did not say whether the Coulmore had been attacked.

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GENEVA, Nov. 2 (U. P).—Vir- niontis in prison and. to three years fuential Japanese Institute of the

ginia Capt Rota, divorcee, she had served as a spy “just for

military espionage Rota and Roger Joel, a draftsman, who was accused of sending the

girl across the frontier with specifi-|

cations of Swiss anti-aircraft guns and other defense measures. Joel was sentenced to three years prison, was deprived of his civil} rights and excluded from the Army. Paul Rochat, a ‘private detective tried with Miss Rota and Joel, was found guilty of maintaining a po-

litical espionage service in Switzer-

land for a foreign power. He was sentenced to 15 months in prison and deprived -of his civil rights for two years. ‘Rochat’s wife, Dolly, who was charged with being her husband's sccomplice, was sentenced to six

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~ “TOKYO, Nov. 2 w. P)—The tpi

Pacific, whose leaders. include: Gen, The trial of Miss Rota, Who Was|y ke Abe, the Premier, said in and|& statement today that America ust - that hostilities are going on in China and that peace |time “privileges” are inapplicable. The statement was issued.as an |answer to a recent luncheon speech by Joseph Clark Grew, American Ambassador, on his return from a vacation in the United States.. Mr. Grew said that Japanese ought “to realize that the United States was dissatisfied with actions of the Japanese Army in China. His frankness caused astonishment. In its reply today, the Institute of the Pacific congratulated Mr, Grew on his frankness but sdid Japan's view point must be considered. i;

BREAK IN. ELEVATOR FOR CANDY MACHINE

Times Special LOGANSPORT, Ind., Nov. 2.—Police today sought a: large and a small man or a man and a boy who broke into a Logansport elevator. The -thieves took only a candy machine. . The man-hoy, or big-man-little- PENNEY, 1794, PRIZED man angles were advanced after| STEUBENVILLE, O., Nov. 2 (

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has charge of the Camperdown station, . expressed a degree of skepticism. It said Camperdown had

picked up an exchange of messages|

which reported the = Coulmiore was safe. But the messages came from ships ‘at sea which did not k:Mentity themselves. ‘ .

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