Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 26 February 1940 — Page 3
MONDAY, FEB. 26, 1940
Finland's
Flag in
Viipuri Castle Flies Defiance of Russia
Tired Army Still Fights Desperately in Defense Of Ghost City.
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fighting plane, only the deathly numbness of the city and the scars --of shell fire on its streets emphasized ‘the importance of the war on the Gulf of Finland front.
Refugees Move Westward
Little snub-nosed Russian fighting planes, modelled after an American type, are constantly on the
move, machinegunning every sign of movement on the roads or across the snow-bound country side. As we drove along a highway just before dawn, refugees were moving westward. Viipuri had been thoroughly evacuated and in the farming district there were piles of furniture, bags and bundles in the roadside snow, awaiting transport. -A few sledges carrying families pased us, headed west. The civilians along the road showed no sign of panic or discouragement, in contrast to the usual evacuation scenes in war zones. They were business-like and their morale appeared high. Moving up in the other direction were men on sledges and skiis and small patrols under orders to take their places in the new defense system before and behind Viipuri. The » soldiers. ranged in age from 19 to 45 years.
Report Russian Parachute Troops Are Wiped Out
STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb. 26 (U. P.).—Numerous Russian parachute troops, dropped last night behind the Mannerheim Line and in the outskirts of Viipuri, have been wiped out by the Finns after fierce fighting, it was reported today. Reliable advices had reported that Russian airplanes dropped many of the picked parachute troops over a wide area, to wreck communications, attack . isolated detachments and spread propaganda—work in which * they are especially trained. A Helsinki dispatch to the newspaper Tidningen reported that the Finns had hunted down and annihilated all of the parachutists, who might have caused much danger to the Finns by their work behind the lines as infantry shock troops attacked from the front. So far as was known some of the Russian parachutists landed weeks ago in the Rovaniemi area of midFinland might still be at large. Meanwhile, Premier Per Albin Hansson has been provided with a body guard because of the intensity of feeling over the Government's neutrality stand toward the RussoFinnish war, it was disclosed today.
NORDIC STATES VOICE NEED OF UNITED FRONT
Ready to Support Any Peace Move Which May Come From Welles’ Visit. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Feb.
26 (U. P.).—Denmark, Norway and Sweden are prepared to support any
peace move which may appear prac- | §
ticable . as the result of Sumner Welles” visit to Europe or through any other agency, it was believed
today. as the result of a conference by the Scandinavian foreign minis-
ters here. It was understood also that Den-
mark and Sweden intended to make representations to Great Britain and Germany within the next few days backing Norway in its attitude on the Altmark case and insisting that the neutrality of Scandinavian Territorial waters be respected in future.
Back Freedom of Finland It was indicated that the meeting
of foreign ministers resulted above all in agreement that the neutral status of the Scandinavian states was so precarious that a united front must be presented in all possible instances to maintain their rights and keep them out of the European and Russo-Finnish War.
In a communique issued at the
end of their two-day conference last night the foreign ministers said first that it was “the most serious and profound desire of all northern people that the Russo-Finnish conflict may at the earliest possible date be brought to a peaceful solution which preserves the. full independence of Finland.”
Insist on Neutrality They said that they were unani-
mous in favoring a ‘policy of neutrality and the rejected “all assertions,” whose source they did not specify, that their neutrality policy was “exercised under pressure from one side or the other.” tended to continue ‘the neutraliy policy dently sides,” the communique said.
They in-
“impartially and indepenin their relations to all
“They ‘agreed to maintain the
inviolability of neutral territory in accordance with the rules of international law.” the statement added.
TOWNSEND CLUB TO MEET Townsend Club 61 will meet at
7:30 p. m. Thursday at the home of Mrs, Sam Stoneburner, 1520 Gimber St. .
Tanner Chides U. S. For Delaying Loan
HELSINKI, Feb. 26 (U.P.).—Foreign Minister V. A. Tanner today chided the United States for de-| laying a loan to Finland. Tanner said that immediate foreign aid would have halted the Russian offensive and expressed disappointment in the United States for considering the Finnish loan in a “peace time” manner. Tanner said Finland was ready at any time to end the war by any peaceful means. He denied that Finland had been influenced by any | third power in its decision to resist Russia.
Finland Buying Arms In U. S., Official Says
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (U. P.). —A Finnish official today revealed that Finland has placed substantial orders for arms and munitions in the United States, including a contract for 50,000,000 rounds of in-
fantry cartridges from the Win- ‘| ehéster Arms Co.
The total amount of arms orders
was not made public, but the cartridge order alone was understood to aggregate about $2,000,000.
The Finns also have arranged to
obtain supplies of artillery ammunition, anti-aircraft bullets and machinegun shells.
shells for Stokes mortars,
Some of the munitions, it was
indicated, may already have been delivered and “satisfactory progress” | on other orders is being made.
Russia Says 10 Finnish Airplanes Shot Down
MOSCOW, Feb. 26 (U. P.).—An
Army communique said today that Russian troops, Finnish defenses in the Mannerheim Line, took 28 fortified positions yesterday and repelled re-
breaking through
peated counter-attacks with heavy losses to the Finns. Ten Finnish airplanes were shot down, it was asserted.
Grove. Damage was estimated at
O. H. Rogers, his wife, Elizabeth, and the 10 members of their family were forced from their home at 233 S. 25th St., Beech Grove, when it was swept by fire early today. Mr. Rogers, a machinist at the Big Four Railroad shops in Beech Grove, escaped: injury when the oil
TRADE PROGRAM HELD PEACE AID
Hull Urges Continuation of
Shock After War.
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crucial now, during the war emergency, and will be of even more decisive importance after the war. “The policy which we have pursued for the last six years, if we only have the wisdom to continue it, will enable us to place the whole weight of our country’s influence behind a determined effort . . . to rebuild international relationships in such a way that our nation and all ‘nations can prosper and be at peace.”
Wallace will follow Mr. Hull as a witness. Meanwhile, both the Senate and House stepped up the tempo of their programs, pointing toward adjournment early in June. In addition to the trade agreement program: 1. The Senate started the Agri-
culture Department appropriation bill toward a vote. 2. The Senate took up the House-|a approved $107,241,000 supply bill for the State, Justice and Commerce Departments. The House Rules Committee unanimously approved a rule to bring the Senate’s Export -Import bank bill, making possible an additional $20,000,000 loan to Finland, to. the House floor. The rule provided for five hours debate instead of the three asked by House leaders, who expect to bring the measure up tomorrow, 4. A House Appropriations SubCommittee began hearings on the Army supply bill. 5. The House began consideration of the first regular deficiency appropriation bill, which includes $5,000,000 for this year’s census. There is potential dynamite in this bill. Republicans charge that the Administration has prepared a politicallytainted questionnaire which violates the Bill of Rights. They will seek to have the money for “such an in-
quisition” removed.
IN INDIANAPOLIS
Here Is the Traffic Record DEATHS TO DATE County City Total 5 10
*esescsene
1939
Cases Convic- Fines ‘tried tions paid 3 $20 5
“~~ Violations
‘ Speeding Reckless driving. Failure to stop at ~ through street. 3 Disobeying traffic signal 0 Den driving 2 All others ...... 1
Totals ........
14
MEETINGS TODAY Secientech Club, Juncheon, Board of Trade, noon 7
Service Club, luncheon, Claypool Hotel, noon. Irvin on Republican Clon, 5446'2 E. Washington St., 8 p. North Side Realtors, Shr Bonk Canary Cottage, noon. " __ Notre Dame Club, luncheon, Spink-Arms Hotel, noon. s Board of Trade, dinner, Board of Trade, m.
Fadia na University Club, Columbia Cilub, noon.
MEETINGS TOMORROW
4-H Club, adult training s school,” Indiana World War Memorial Rotary Club, luncheon, Claypol Hotel,
Fs Men's Club, luncheon, Y. M. C. A., Alpha, Ta Tau Omega, luncheon, Board of iad Club, luncheon, Spink-Arms Hotel, "Mercator Club, luncheon, Hotel Lincoln,
; Tnsiian alis Home Builders’. Assosiation, dinner, Bg: 3 oosiecr Athletic Club, 6:30 m. Universal Club, luncheon, Columbia Club,
P University of Michigan Club, luncheon, |’ Boasd’ of “Frade. i. {ni Knights of Columbus, luncheon, K. of C. ubh heran S Non ine Club, luncheon, Canary Cot!
Fine Pa Credit Group, luncheon, Wm. H. Block Co.,, Men's Gril e, noon. ————
MARRIAGE LICENSES
(These lisis are from official records in the County Court House. The Times therefore, is Rot responsible for errors in names and addresses.)
meeting,
luncheon,
Sam Rizzo, 27, ‘of 10268 Alabama; Jelifiiia Tem| lin, 20. of 842 Bie tche . Har Pn 22, of Blufttons Mildred Samiti l40° of 2912 W, Mich28. of 1148 Calvin; Vernice P1748 calvi k n 3% 39, in Ter Haute; 34, o% 4's Ches “Frosect; 0k “pron
Harte, ey
Western, 20.
Fine] June of 401 Michigan; Catherine Smith “Williams, of Gord S. Belmont.
of Evelyn Garner, 19. of i29 Smith.
er Dolores Brizendine, 20, of 1318 E
Mayn ridian; gun, Foo} 19, Margaret Ferrer, 24, of 1150
171; Martha Barfison, i L- > Bernice Reed, 35 C Ernestine Cline, 2 German, 41, o Rosemary Pieper, 21.
Betty M
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Alden Leo Ward, 26, Mooresville: Opal of Pols 126 E. 9th; Ann Mec-
N. ley, 84, my 524 S. jlaba mat sman, 52, of 524 S. Ala-
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Marlin Russell Williams, 31, =
22, of Indianapahan, 322. of 3115
604 Talbot;
;pdlelen” Mae" Mc Colona Molone,
William Head, 18, of 2121 Shiver; Marian
Howard, 28, of 2082 Highlan
nd. Oliver Lockridge, 22. of 326 Blsckfora;
Ernestine Jaekson, 21, of 709 Mijskingy Robert
1430 G art . South-
Adams. 44, of 835 Union; Stila
A. Fleming,’ 20. of
T Ernest
Volgles, 2% of Indianapolis.
Homer Jackson, 25 713 Locke; Anna of 331 Pa rh
Ma aurice Horwitz, 25. of Chisago: Lillian
ard E. Sac 25, of 2947 N. MeMarjorie Katie Fink, 19, 1414 N
t Nash, 22, Sl 1427 Commerce; Louise of 2760 N. Sherman. Er of 12
Miller, 25. of Indianapolis
Walter Slavey. N. Warman. John Victory, 42, of 1719 Cornell; Rosa 524", Blake
i E. 10th; Cora
we ay. 3 2352 Jennings; y {2 5160. N. Sherman, Thomas Thompson, 23, of R. R. 18. Box 22. Indianapolis. 23, of 3210 Sut erland; C 4g of “e 9 N. Holmes Cecil Myers. 40. of R. R. 4; Lucia Brown, is pl 122 W. New Yoni . aries Herman, 27. of 1326 aren 3. of R. R. 18, x 638. Charles Ward, 51, of 1133 W. itn “Emma f 1146 W. 23d. 25. of R. 6. of 1128 Comer. Masi E. 20th; Dora
James Z
Homer Stull,
Louis ntag. 45,
Davis. 36, of 329 E. 30t
Nol yd 37. of 234 E. 9th: Mary | Stansbury. 32. of 823 Easter
Harry Adrian, 53. of Battle Creek, Mich.; eek. 40. Cia) Hotel. Ro bert Marien t 805 N. Temple; College. Indianapolis; Julia . Delaware.
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- BIRTHS
Girls Vernon, Margaret Payne, at Methodist. John, Helen ofmann, at St. Francis. Thomas, Viola Inman. at St. Francis. soi Tk Katherine Burris, at St. Vin-
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Athey, at Methodist. "Henriette Passburg, at Meth-
ist. Herbert, Gladvs Belly, at Méthodist, Jack, Ruth Siler. at 202 S. Em Lar arfield, Vera Smith, at 3149 Belefon(Arthur, Mildred Winburn., at 2229 HowFred, Helen Newnum, at 223 8. Warman, and, at 29 :
For: wir Share Russell. at 1018 N. Ha
Box 255; |m
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Boys
Robert, Dorothy Turner, at Cit Nathaniel, Elizabeth Gore. at Tity, Yirgil, Mary Weddle, at City, Edward, Frances Bason, ai City. James, Hope Dunne, at Chiernin. George, Ernestine Rose. a Thomas, Rose Stiffler, at St, Francis. John, Margaret Costello, at St, Francis. Howard, argaret Stone, at St, Vii-
en Walter, Yolande Chelf, at St. Vincent's, Robert, Ethel Snively, at St. Vincent's, . Jane Crooke, at St. Vincent's, Joseph, Leona Jones, at. Methodist. lyde, Ruth Snodgrass. at Methodist, n, Virginia Raymond, at Methodist. French, Burrlene Elrod, at Methodist. Side Esther Briedenbaugh, at Meth-
t. art. Kathleen Osborn, at Slethodisy. Simon, Libbye Golube, at get hodis William, Mary Shea, at odist. James, Vivian Warman, at Methodist. Dennis, Maxine Maxey. at Methodist, Lester. Juanita Jackson, at 230 S. Butler. William, Anna Coffey, at 1229 Brocka: | yc Herbert Chennie Brown, at 431 W. ic Samel, Rosemary Whited, at 2333 Eea ohn,” Genevieve Perkins, 1538 N. ran James, Marie Haycraft, 2 fh Buchanan. Denson, Melinda B Baggett 320 XN. Pile. William, Regina bert n, 1115
+ | Fletcher Raph Loretta Beatty, at 1102 S. PernnJoseph, Esther Tether, at 1938 Carroll-
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DEATHS
- Roxie Newnum, 37, at Methodist, lobiar|-:+ «--
pneumonia Elnora Harris, 88,. at 147 McLean Pl., cardio vascular renal, Marguerite Mitchell, 74, at, Ri id N. Ilinois, acute cardiac dilatati Royal Ho ompson, 61, fon, Methodist, broncho-pneum Bernie Wilde, 9. "at 2358 Kenwood, car-
cino. 86, at 1716 N. Illinois,
William Elvin, John Martin, 64, at 809 E. 14th, corAugusta Wesser, 55, at City, lobar pneuMary Arold, 80, at 3325 Graceland, inZa. Thelma Gerrish, 38, at 124 8. Traub, toxic thyroi at City, lobar preumonia orium, chronic myocardit Eunice McCoy, 48, at sor N, Jefferson, ngelo Faccon 63, at Cit thr DOSS, % Soreriny carcinoma. Melvin Kelso, 61, at 129 W. Morris, Mark Leech, 57, ‘at Methodist, thyro- "| toxicosis. at 442 N. Davidson, cerebral hemorrha; Freem plenty Mowwe, 65, at City, fracture of wydia Smith, 79, at 949 N. Dearborn, Cordelia Rist, | Po nary tuberculo
arteriosclerosis. onary embolism. fluen Charles Gilchrist, Florence Wheeler, 70, at jFetcher Sana‘chronic myocarditis.’ Leontine LeQuam, 58, at St. Vincent's, {chronic gndocard) itis. Ida Hiselman. 81. man Davis, i .at St. Vincent's, ¢arcinoma, broncho-pneumonia yn Counts,
29, at Methodist, fox-
Wiitiam Harris, 68, at City, lobar pneu-|Miami 8, at 825 8S. Warnian, New or Al
mo Aly Gamble, cerebral hemorrhag
FIRES
Sunday P ML. —Northwestern and Edge- Sa "A. M.—3114 ‘W. North, .children's|St. cause unkn 3 :
Pacts to Cushion Economic ;
$1000,
stove he was lighting exploded, causing the blaze All the 2 lars of the family helped move furniture from the 10room frame dwelling while awaiting the arrival of Beech Grove firemen and Pumper 26 from the Indianapolis station at . Raymond and Webb Sts.
8 Deputies Ge Red Cross Rating
Eight deputy sheriffs who have completd a 16-hour course in advanced American Red Cross first aid training today were assigned {by Sheriff Al Feeney as members of accident emergency units. Their squad cars and their uniforms will be marked by a Red Cross insignia and they will be sent cn all auto accidents and other injury cases, They are qualified, Sheriff Feeney said, to place splints on broken bones, and administer other types of emergency treatment to victims. They completed the studies, on their own time, under direction of Ralph E. Burger of the Red Cross. The deputies are John Dora, August Meith, Harry. Cook, Tony Maio, Carl Beck, Irvin Shoemaker, Roy Barrett and Clarence Spar--Iow,
Secretary of Agriculture Henry A.
48, ir Central Indigna, |
TINY NOTOR'S TEST IS TERMED SUCCESS
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perfect balance. A casual look proved there was considerable less vibration than in other light plane motors. Cooling is prestone and water. Robinson Hitchcock, president, declined to say how much it cost to build, but said there is “lot of work” in the engine creation. It is designed for light “subtype” planes, he said. Company officials said| they will begin immediate construction of three more engines to make tests for official ratings with the Federal Government, ; Scores of patents have been applied for. | Because its’s'the first and only engine built, company officials told the test pilot, Ralph Riddle, not to take any chances. When Mr. Biddle came down from his brief hop, he said the carburetors, which were exposed because there was no cowling for the tests. had begun to “ice-up.” ~The little yellow plane taxied back into the hangar, Mr. Oldfield took some pictures with | his miniature camera, and the first test was pronounced a success.
5 URGES PREPARATION FOR MARITAL EXAM
Prospective newlyweds wishing to obtain a marriage license should make arrangements now for a blood test required under the state’s new hygienic marriace '-~w | which becomes effective Friday. «iii Dr. Verne K. riarvey, State Health Director, pointed out that several days is required for the premarital blood test and physical examination, reports of ‘which must be presented! to the county clerk when license application is made. Necessary forms for | the operation of the new law have been distributed to physicians and county clerks, Dr. Harvey said,
OFFICIAL WEATHER
U. S. Weather Bureau ——
INDIANAPOLIS FORECAST -— Mostly cloudy and warmer tonight and tomorrow, with light rains tomororw; lowest temperature tonight about 35.
Sunrise...... 6:23 | Sunset
TEMPERATURE « —Feb. 26, 1939 ,.. . YP. me,
BAROMETER TODAY 6:30 2a. m ,
Srecipation 24 hrs. endi Total precipitation sHce Deficiency since. Jan. 1
MIDWEST WEATHER
Indiana—Mostly cloudy and warmer night and tomorrow; Intermittent light rain tomorrow.
INlinois—Mostly cloudy and warmer tonight and tomerrow; occasional light rain in south and rain or snow in north portion,
Lower ; Michigan—Cloudy, intermitten light snow tonight and tomorrow; feons temperature.
Ohio—Mostly| cloudy and warmer tonight and tomorrow | with light snow hi ot portion this afternoon and in northeast portion tonight. Kentucky—Mostly cloudy and war - night and tomorrow followed by light Tie tomorrow night and in west Portion tomorrow afternoon.
WEATHER IN OTHER CITIES, 6:30 A. M. Station Amarillo, Tex. .......Cl Bismarck, N. D, Boston
Chicago Cincinnat Cleveland
Kansas City, Me: gs Little Rock, Ark.
company
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Eomily of 12 Routed by Flames - SIN OHIO MAY BE 1940 INDICATOR!
Times Photo.
An oil stove explosion in the kitchen caused this fire today at the home of O. H. Rogers in Beech
There was no hydrant water supply near the house and the flames were extinguished with water from the local pumpér and that of the
Beech Grove department. The flames enveloped the entire rear of the house, causing damage estimated by firemen at $1000.
“|GLOSER GUARD ONF.D.R. ASKED
War Makes Work Difficult, Secret Service Chief Says In Requesting Funds.
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|reached after a thorough investi-
gation of all conditions involved.” Mr, Wilson did not elaborate on that, except to say that some of the additional personnel would be in the West, some scattered throughout the country, but most of the new men would be in Washington. The President’s eldest son, James, and his daughter, Mrs, Anna Boettiger, both live on the West Coast. Officials would not say how many agents. now are assigned to protect the President. In addition to the secret service men, there is a uniformed force of 60 White House policemen. An increase to 80 is being sought. The soil conservation payment fund sought would not be in addition to the Agriculture Department's program for paying out $1,000,000,000 for soil conservation over a twoyear period, according to Secretary of Agriculture Henry A. Wallace's assurance to the Committee. It would simply advance the time of some payments. ;
Funds for Irrigation |
The bill also included funds for Western irrigation and power projects and minor items connected with national defense. The Committee cut the bill $4,020,704 below the amount requested by the Budget Bureau. ‘If the House, which was ‘expected to pass the hill today, holds to the Committee figure, it will have saved $274,000,000 in appropriation requests to date. Mr. Roosevelt told Congress at the outset that the budget would require raising $460,000,000. additional in new taxes. Congress is trying ta cut appropriations enough to make up that sum, The additional fund asked by the Secret Service was the first deficiency appropriation it has sought since 1910. The Committee cut $125,000 from the budget request for additional funds for the housing census to be taken along with the regular census.. It recommended a $5,000,000 fund for that purpose, which is in addition to the $2,166,000 figure carried in the regular 1941 Commerce Department apprapristion bill.
DUTCH AND GERMAN PLANE STAGE BATTLE
THE HAGUE, Feb. 26 (U.P.).—A German bomber and a Dutch, pursuit plane battled over Netherlands territory yesterday. ‘The Dutch plane was struck three times by German machine gun bullets before the Nazi craft fled into Belgium. A strongly worded ‘Dutch protest to Germany charged that the German plane “not only violated Dutch territory, but also dared to open fire on a Dutch plane which was doing its duty.” It was announced that Dutch anti-aircraft batteries fired .on ‘another German plane.
“CONGRESS FIGHT
Democrats Accuse Bricker Of Move to ‘Show Off’ His Strength.
By PARKER LA MORE Times Special Writer
COLUMBUS, O., Feb. 26.—The outcome of Ohio’s special election
Tuesday to fill two vacancies in Congress may be interpreted as a straw vote in the wind forecasting the result of the November election, but Governor John W. Bricker and the Republican State Administration have been made the, issue
and the New Deal. The seat at stake in the 22d District, embracing Cleveland suburbs and the strong Republican counties of Lake and Geauga, is conceded to the Republicans. Mrs. Francis P. Bolton, running to succeed her husband, the late Rep. Chester C. Bolton, is the Republican nominee. She is opps by Anthony A. Fleger, Democ In tho Yih District, however, the issue is more in doubt, and a spirited campaign has been waged by the two parties.’ The late Rep. William A. Ashbrook, Democrat, was re-elected in 1938 by a majority of 5000. However, Governor Bricker, Republican, carried the same district by 16,000, so it is evident that the district has a large independent vote. The Democrats have nominated Byron B. Ashbrook, nephew of the late Congressman. The Republican candidate is J. Harry McGregor, majority floor leader in the Ohio House of Representatives. Democrats fix the cost of the special election at $200,000. The Republicans say it will not .exceed $70,000. The charge has been repeated throughout the campaign that Governor Bricker, a prospective Presidential candidate, called the special elections to send two Republicans. to Congress to impress the country with his political strength in Ohio.
Thomas Can’t ‘See’ Successor to F. D. R.
NEW YORK, Feb. 26 (U. P.).— Norman Thomas, Socialist Party leader, said in a speech at Town Hall today that he “would rather see a good President in office for a third term than a bad one for a first term.” “And I don’t see anybody in the New Deal capable of succeeding President Roosevelt — and all the Republican candidates are so mediocre,” he said.
Wallace Charges Deception to Taft
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 (U. P.).— Secretary of ggriculture Henry A. Wallace charged last night that Senator Robert A. Taft (R. O.) had used a “deceptive method of partial quotation” to infer that he shares the Republican Presidential .candidate’s oppasition to the Administration’s corn loan program. In dutlining his'farm program -at Springfield, Ill. last night, Mr. Taft reiterated a statement he made some weeks ago that the corn loan policy would not work in the long run, and added: “I was glad to read in Secretary Wallace’s statement to the House Committee on Agriculture on Feb. 15, that he entirely agrees with this statement.’
Long Nominee for Secretary of State
BATON ROUGE, La., Feb. 26 (U. P.).—Earl K. Long, defeated in an effort to: win renomination to succeed himself as Governor, sought today to become Secretary of State —the last political plum controlled by the Democratic machine founded by his brother, the late Huey P. Long. Governor Long was selected as the Democratic candidate for Secretary of | State yesterday by the Democratic Central Committee. Selection is tantamount to election in Louisiana,
Challenges F. D. R. In llinois Primary CHICAGO, Feb. 26 (U. P.).—Use
{of President Roosevelt’s name on
Illinois primary election ballots without a formal statement of candidacy was challenged today on the ground that such petitions would constitute, a violation of election laws. George S. Lavin, attorney and Republican candidate for Congress-man-at-large, wrote in letters to the President and the State Primary Certifying Board that Illinois statutes prohibited the use of any candidate’s name on election ballots unless petitions for candidacy were accompanied by a sworn statement
of intention.
Pershing Predicted Today's
would prevent General Carranza
2.18 | from becoming the only or dom-
inant factor there. 3. The United States was complaining officially and formally to Japan from 1915 until 1920 - over Japan’s attempts to obtain a practical regemony over China. The United States suspected Japan of endeavoring to obtain a similar position in Siberia through participaton by Japanese troops in an Allied expedition to Siberia to | assist a large’ force of. Czechoslovakian {troops fighting their way across | Asia. 4, The Allies in 1918 were serious-
4 lly concerned lest Germany obtain
a strong base on the Karelian Pen-
"|insula, and an expeditionary force,
in which the United States participated, finally was sent to Murmansk and Archangel. 5. The Balkans, then, as now, formed Germany's strategical “back door” for supplies of vital war materials and were the subject of much diplomatic maneuvering. 6. Following the collapse of the Russian Empire and the establish-~
“|ment of the Soviet Government, the :
Allies ‘feared, as they do now, tha | Germany would
War, Lansing Papers Reveal
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supplies to feed the German war machine,
On Oct. 30, 1918—12 days before |
the Armistice—Gen. Pershing advocated continuing military operations until the German Army was completely crushed. In a memorandum fo the Allied Supreme War Council, which was then considering term for an armistice, he wrote. “I believe that complete victory can only be obtained by continuing the war until we force unconditional surrender from Germany; but if the Allied Governments decide to grant a armistice, the terms should be so rigid that under no :circumstances could Germany again take up arms.” The papers revealed that Denmark agreed to negotiate sale of the Virgin Islands to the United States only after Mr. Lansing said that
under certain circumstances the].
United States felt it would be wigs to occupy them. the Lansing advised Hoy if Denmark should be by some great ‘power coercion,
rather than President Roosevelt|
2d Look Nearly Entraps Thief
A would-be thief’s desire to take one more look at his intended vietim nearly resulted in the man’s cesture Saturday night. Russell . Swain, 40, of 126 W. South - St., told police: he parked his automobile on Meridian St., 900 block. When he returned, he found two men attempting to start it. When they saw Mr. Swain,’ they jumped from the car and ran. One decided to look back at their pursuer when— } Smack! 3 ‘He rap headon-into the corner of a bullding at Charles St., and fell sprawling to the pavement, bleeding from cuts on the face. As Mr. Swain approached the fallen ‘man, the latter drew a revolver and ordered! “Don’t come any closer or I'll shoot!” The would-be thief then scrambled to his feet and disappeared, - limping.
WELLES AND DUCE CONFER FOR HOUR
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to a train which will take him directly to Berlin. Tonight Mr. Phillips will be host to Mr. Welles and his party at a dinner at his residence, Villa Taverna. No Italian officials will be present, Before seeing Count Ciano Mr. Welles drove to King Victor Emmanuel’s Quirinal Palace, where he signed the Royal visitors’ book. In view of Sig. Mussolini's professed friendship for Adolf Hitler it was forecast that he would be able to inform Mr. Welles not only of Italy's viewpoint as a neutral state—the sole ‘neutral among the great powers—and of Italy’s position as concerns Germany, but of Germany’s own war aims as they are known here. Of equal importance, in the view of diplomats here, was the statement that I1 Duce might set forth his attitude toward Communist Russia and toward any Russian or German thrust into the Balkans, which Italy regards as within its “sphere of influence.” There was considerable interest in the fact that it was arranged that Mr. Taylor should present his credentials to the Pope at 9:30 a. m. tomorrow (2:30 a. m. Indianapolis Time). It is most unusual for an arriving envoy to be received by the Pope so soon. It was learned that replies are arriving to inquiries made: by the Pope through his envoys abroad on the attitude of various nations towards peace. A special commission has been named to study the replies.
Semi-Official French Source Cool to Peace
PARIS, Feb. 26 (U.P.).—A semiofficial French source said today that “no ‘mediation or peace offensive, whatever its patronage, could be made with any chance of success.” The statement made no reference to the United States, but observers recalled that it was issued on the same ‘day that Sumner Welles,
| President Roosevelt's special envoy
to Europe, began his “exploratory” discussions in Rome. -
2 HELD IN ROBBERY NEAR POLICE STATION
Police today held two men under high hond after a tavern was broken into last night near police headquarters, ‘ When two persons came to the tavern, located at 245 E. Washington St. to replace light bulbs, they noticed the cigaret machine missing. One went to. notify police, whilé the other waited at the tavern. While police were being notified, two men ran out the front door of the building and disappeared through a parking lot. They were Tecognized and later captured by poice Entrance had been gained through an iron door in the sidewalk which leads into the hasement. A music box in the tavern had been broken into, police said.
CHURCH WINDOWS BROKEN The Rev, L. O. Brown, pastor of the Second Friends Church, Lee and Lambert Sts., reported to police today that some one has been shooting out church windows with an air rifle.
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DOMESTIC LIGHT" RATES FOR CITY UNDER AVERAGE
Survey by U. S. Commission Shows Residential Bills Lowest Since 1924. 4
Domestic light rates in Indiane apolis are lower than the average for the 191 U. S. cities of 50,000 or more population, a survey by the Federal Power Commission revealed today. The survey also showed that of the 191 cities, 76, including Indiane apolis, reduced rates during 1939. The average residential electrie bills now are the lowest since 1924, the first year covered by the study, . The average for 25 kilowatt hours consumption in 1924, it was report= ed, was $1.92; for 100 kwh, $6. 18,
rand for 250 kwh, $13.36.
The average of the 191 cities on Jan. 1, 1940, the commission found; was 25° kwh, $1.36; 100 kwh, $3.88, and 250 kwh, $7.05. Indianapolis’ present charge is: 25 kwh, $1.25; 100 kwh, $3.85, and 250 kwh, $6.95.
City 83d for 250 KWH
The survey also revealed that Ine dianapolis’ average charges generally are lower than those ‘of six other Indiana cities of more than 50,000 population. Tu For 25 kwh, Indianapolis’ charges is 67th from the lowest of the 191 cities; Evansville and South Bend, 67th also; Terre Haute, 132d; Haifie mond, Gary and E. Chicago, 155th. For 100 kwh, Indianapolis and South Bend, tied for 95th; Gary, 112th; Evansville, 119th; Terres Haute, 133d; Hammond and E. Chie cago, tied for 139th. - For 250 kwh, Evansville, 72d; Ine dianapolis, 83d; South Bend, 119th; Gary, 131st; Terre Haute, 141st; Chicago and Hammond, 152d. The report disclosed that the lowe est. typical electric bills in each category were those of publicly owned utilities. Highest charges in each bracket wefe those of privately owned utilities.
The Highest Bills
The lowest bills reported were: Fifteen kwh, 52 cents; Ft. Wayne, Ind., 25 kwh, 75 cents; Chattanooga, Knoxville and Nashville, Tenn.; 40 kwh, $1.10, Tacoma, Wash.: 100 kwh, $1.70, Tacoma; 250 kwh, $3.20, Tacoma; 500 kwh, $5.30, Tacoma. Highest bills reported: Fifteen kwh, $1.35, Altoona, Pa.! 25 kwh, $2.09, Altoona, Pa.; 40 kwh, $2.99, Tampa, Fla.; 100 kwh, $5. 84; Altoona, Pa.; 250 kwh, $9.75, Atlantic City, N. J.; 500 kwh, $17.10, Charlestown, Mass. Tied for second place .among the low bills for 100 kwh were: Chate tanooga, Tenn., Cincinnati, O., Cove . ington, Ky., Knoxville, Tenn. and Nashville, Tenn. Next came Madison, Wis., ‘Cleveland, O., Washing= ton, D. C., and Birmingham, Ala,
{U-BOAT REPORTS
34,130 TONS SUNK
BERLIN, Feb. 26 (U.P.).—A sub marine has returned to its home port to report the sinking of 34,130 tons of shipping, the German high command announced today. A communique said the U-boat, commanded by Lieut. Capt. Herbert Schultze, on all of its cruises since the outbreak of the war, had sunk 16 ships totaling 114,500 tons. A French plane, a Potez-63, was shot down by German anti-aircraft fire in the Eifel Mountains, the communique said. The High Command asserted yesterday that 498 British, French and neutral ships carrying contraband to England had been sunk since the - war started. The tontal tonnage sunk was 810,315, the High Command said,
LONDON, Feb. 26 26 (U. P.).—The: British steamship Lochmaddy of 4996 tns, was sunk last Thursday, it was disclosed today. Four of 39 members of the crew were lost,
OSLO, Norway, Feb. 26 (U. P.) .— The Hamburg-American Line steame ship Orizaba went aground last night near Ekjervoey, off the North Norwegian Coast, but its Crew was saved. The 4353-ton German steamship left Vigo, Spain, recently in an ate
tempt to run the British blockade to Germany. ;
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