Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 3 April 1940 — Page 12
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Times Special NORTH: MANCHESTER, Ind, April 3.—Free text books, written by
| Hoosiers and printed in Indiana on | contract, were urged by David Hogg, Ft. Wayne, Republican candidate for
| Governor at an Allen County G.
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Then why should he tell that vast | meeting of miners in West Virginia |
that, unless the Democrats| nominate an “acceptable” candidate, he - will call a joint convention of labor, farm, Negro, youth and old-age organizations—“and we'll see whether mere machine politics in this country are going to be more powerful than the voice of the people?” And why has he arranged already to speak at the national meetings of the Negro and Townsend Plan organizations, as he recently spoke to the American Youth Congress?
Hopes to Increase Power
Of ‘course he wants to increase
his bargaining power in Congress now with the Democratic convention in July. But that alone cannot ac count ‘for the go-it-alone technique he has been developing during the last six months. If that were all he had in ‘na, he would use more molasses and less vinegar. He is not hoping te build a new party because he wants to, but because it is his sole chance of political power. He did not break with the Democratic party; it broke with . him. That was inevitable, despite ' his valuable aid in electing Mr. Roosevelt — including that, half-million-dollar campaign fund. I was inevitable because Mr. Lewis requires a class party, and the Demo_cratic party is not one. The Democratic party rests on
two bases: The Southern setup and |
‘certain northern city machines. These bases are sectional rather than national. Both are essentially conservative and hostile to liberalism, much less laborism. They nominated Franklin Roosevelt, but the national anti-Hoover vote elected him. When the de- _ pression crisis forced President Roosevelt to the left, the conservative Democratic , majority in Congress followed him because they had to rather than because they wanted to—as indeed did most of the conservative Republicans, under force of the crisis.
Purge Election Recalled
But to man the New| Deal, the President had to pick Republican progressives | and independents for his Cabinet, his brain trust, and his administrators. Later, when the President thought he was strong enough to shift control _of the party from the conservative Democratic bosses to New Dealers, he fought the famous “purge” election. He lost. His temporary control of the party reverted to the old ‘deal-
ers. There has been no major New |
Deal; legislation since. | | If Franklin Roosevelt cotild not capture the party for the liberals, John Lewis knows he cannot capture it for labor. And, as he says, he expects nothing from| the Republicans—the La Follettes and Norrises failed there. i So if there is to be a labor party, it must be a new party or none. And if it is to be a new party, Mr. Lewis knows from his political defeats in Pennsylvania and elsewhere it cannot be based on unions alone. The labor aristocracy will «not vote labor, so there is no solid bor vote—not even in his own C. I. O. To be a mass| party, the new party must marshal all of the underprivileged - grievance | groups |and organizations—the unemployed, the part-time embloyed, the sharecroppers, the Negroes; | youth, and others.
Has Two Advantages
. Mr. Lewis has two advantages which earlier third-party | leaders lacked. One is that these grievance groups are organized as never be- ' fore—he has only to capture and enlarge the organizations. Secondly, he has the disintegrating power . of 10 years of continuing depression - and the possibility that the next national administration will make it 14 years. If the next Ad: to produce prosperity, and if Mr. Lewis works as hard at political organization as he did at organizing four million in the C. I. O,, he may not be as powerless politically in 1944 as he is in 1940.
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UDWELL DENNY limes Special Writer } . WASHINGTON, April 3,—If every cracker-barreler in nows a national election, certainly John L. Li
e country, ‘labor party has no chance in this ewis can figure that out; Whatever latest political maneuver, it cannot or a laborite in the White House
The Gallup Poll Shows—
ICHIGAN LEANS
militant | the old-age-pension army, |
TOREPUBLICANS
Studies Show Democratic Strength Off From 1936 Vote.
By DR. GEORGE GALLUP
Director, American Institute of Publie 1 pinion. |
{| PRINCETON, N. J, April 3.— 'As the American people begin to choose sides for another Presidential campaign, the surveys of the ‘American Institute of Public Opinion indicate that Michigan, with lits 19 electoral votes, is leaning to {the Republicans at this time. | Not until next [summer will {Michigan voters {know the identities of the two Presidential candidates, but the Institute's surveys fshow that ap[proximately 54 {Michigan voters in every hundred with opinions on the party contest today favor a Republican administration in Washington. A cross-section of Michigan voters were asked: “Which party would you like to see win the Presidential election?” The vote of those with opinions on the question was:"
AMERICAN INSTITUTE
PUBLIC/OPINION
:Favoring Republican victory
'Favoring Democrafic victory
About one voter in seven (14 per cent) said he was undecided about his party choice at present. | So far in the Institute’s preview of the 1940 campaign, party standlings have been reported in eight |states. With Michigan on the Republican side at this time are New Jersey, Massachusetts and Iowa, Institute studies show, while New York, Pennsylvania, Minnesota and California are leaning to the Democrats. | Although the weight of electoral
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In a pre-convention preview of the 1940 Presidential race the Gallup Poll is asking voters in each state: “Which party would you like to see win the Presidential election?” Following are the results for eight states reported thus far:
LEANING DEMOCRATIC
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| 63 votes in these eight states favors the Democrats (116 electoral votes to 63), it is too early to be sure of the present electoral picture in the country at large. What does appear from a study of these eight states is that the strength of the Democratic party has suffered a sharp - decline as compared with President Roosevelt’s vote in 1936. Four years ago Michigan cast 59 per cent of its major party vote for Mr. Roosevelt, but today’s survey shows the Democratic party with only 46 per cent of the preference vote—a drop of 13 points. In Michigan, the survey shows, Republican strength is almost exactly what it proved to be in the 1938 mid-term elections, when the Republican gubernatorial candidate, Frank D.| Fitzgerald, since degeased, received 53 per cent of the state vote. Republican Congressional candidates average 54 per cent of the vote throughout the state.
The Institute's tests; show that although Mr. Roosevelt \¢ approved by 63 per cent of Michigan voters ‘as a second-term President, only 40 r cent say they are ready—at this time—to | vote for Roosevelt for a third term. | :
“If President Roosevelt runs for a third term, will you vote for him?” voters were asked. Their replies were:
Would Not Vote for 3d Term.. 60%
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Max M. Plesser . . . “least government is best government.”
Five Republicans and one Democrat announced for nomination for State Representative from Marion County today. Another Republican said he would seek nomination as State Senator.
mal declarations before the deadline Saturday continued. Albert J. Beveridge Jr., radio commentator, announced for the Republican nomination for State Senator. Among those announcing for State Representative was J. Otto Lee, a union printer and former clerk of the State Board of Public Printing and State Election Commissioners.
Gillie Mails Petition
Others announcing for State Representative included the Rev. Clarlence W. Baldwin, attorney and pastor; Mrs. Jeannette Gipe Thienes, 3216 Ruckle St.; Frank Borns, 451 N. State Ave.; Max M. Plesser, attorney, and Richard G. Stewart, deputy sheriff. Mr. Stewart is a Democrat. Dr. George W. Gillie, Ft. Wayne, present Congressman for the Fourth District, mailed his petition for Republican renomination to the Secretary of State yesterday from Washington. Among those filing formal declarations with the Secretary of State were Dr. William F. King and Wesley T. Wilson, Republicans, for State Senator from Marion County and the following for State Representative; the Rev. Mr. Mr. Lee and Mrs. Thienes, Republicans; Frank J. Boatman and Herman H. Proper, Democrats.
Democratic nomination for joint and Johnson Counties.
Walter C. Boetcher, Democrat, and Paul Tegarden, Republican, both for County Treasurer; Morris D. Corbin, Republican, for Sheriff; William Bosson Jr. and Elmer Appleget, both Republicans, for County Commissioner, Second District. Mr. Beveridge has been active in county, state and national Republican politics six years. He led the Republican legislative ticket in the 1934 Primary, and was defeated in 1936 for the 12th District Republican Congressional nomination. He is a son of the former U. S. Senator.
Worked in China
Following his graduation from DePauw University in 1932, he went to China as a newspaperman, returning in 1934 as a reporter for the Lebanon Reporter. He edited Pulse of the Nation, a national magazine, two years. Early this year, he was appointed Indiana director of the Finnish Relief Fund, Inc. by Herpert Hoover. At present, he is connected with radio station WIRE. Mr. Lee never has held public office. He was a legislative candidate
years has been active in the Ninth Ward Republican organization. At present he is the Republican committeeman from the First Precinct of that ward. | He was clerk of the State Board of Public Printing and State Election Commissioners from 1925 to 1933. . Mr. Lee is 'tecording secretary of the Indianapolis Typographical Union No. 1, is employed as a printer by The Indianapolis Times, lives at 550 N. Dearborn St., is married and has one son, a student in Butler University. Favors City Manager Plan
Mr. Lee favors repeal of the State Reorganization and Two Per Cent Club Laws, a flat rate license fee for all pleasure autos, use of all gas tax funds for road and street building, abolition or consolidation of several boards and commissions, correction of. faults in state election and registration laws. He also favors eliminating the clause requiring old-age pension-] ers to prove themselves paupers, liberalization of unemployment compensation laws, and reassessment. of real estate every four years. The Rev. Mr. Baldwin, a practicing attorney, also is pastor of the Union Congregational and Christian Church. In announcing his candidacy, he said that if elected he hopes to correct present tax evils, and that he favors City Manager government, an adequate relief program reduc‘tion of taxes, the merit system and local option. The Rev. Mr. Baldwin said he
PETERS RAPS 6. 0.P. CRITICISM IN 1ST TALK
Times Special GARY, Ind. Aprii 3.—R. Earl Peters, in his first campaign speech as a. Democratic candidate for Governor here last night, charged that Indiana Republicans were following a strategy of criticism “without the slightest hint of a constructive program.” “Neither the ' Democratic - party nor the public will be confused by such strategy,” he said. “Our party and the supporters of its. program will present a solid front to the forces which would destroy the gains made in the field of human welfare.” Mr. Peters stressed again his intention to avoid factional fights within the Democratic party. “I personally do not have and shall not have quarrels with members of my party or with members or candidates of any party involving
Meanwhile, the rush to file for-
Baldwin,
Ira Haymaker Jr. filed for the jection of judges on a strictly non-| 3 "| political State Representative from Marion ,.4iting pending litigation,
‘a practicing attorney.
two years ago and for the last 22|%
»Knights of Pythias.
The Rev. Clarence W, Baldwin
« « » adds politics to law, ministry.
the workingman, through former employment in a factory for six years, | | Mrs. Thienes is the widow of Walter J. Thienes, a | securities salesman. She is sales manager for Dr. R. A. Richardson's health products, is a member of] the Marjon County Woman's Republican Club and the Fourth Ward Woman’s Republican Club. She is 2 member of the Central ‘Avenue Methodist Church, the W. C. T. U,, and is second vice president of Townsend Club 48.
Borns Served in House
Mr. Borns, who lives at 451 N. State Ave, was a member of the House in the 1925 and 1927 sessions. For two years he was a special attorney for the State Fire Marshal. Mr. Plesser has practiced law here 17 years and has maintained offices at 130 E. Washington St. the last 15 years. He is 46, married, has one son and lives at 720 E. 48th St. |He has been a director of Beth1 Zedeck - Congregation 16 years, is honorary president. of Beth-El Men’s Club and honrary vice president of the Jewish Educational Association. He is a member of Monument Lodge 657, F. and A. M., and a .past chancellor of the
was workin with the problems of
Stewart Deputy Sheriff
He pledged that if elected he would: support all social and welfare legislation, city manager government, tax reduction and restoration of initiative to private business. He also said he favors se-
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{feels that “they are governed best Filing with the County Clerk were whg are Aw re oy ¢
Mr. Stewart, who has been a! deputy sheriff four years, also is] He formerly | was employed five years in the, He is married, has two children, lives at 1319 N. Olney St., attended | Butler University and was - graduated from the Benjamin Harrison Law School. He has been admitted to prac Federal Courts. Lambda Alpha
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J. Otto Lee . . . would abolish Two Per Cent Club law.
Albert J. Beveridge to File for Senate; |. Gillie Mails Petition for G.O.P.
Oriental Lodge, Woodruff Place Glenn W. Fu didate for Pros a plea for unity “The Republig strength in that
. & A. M,, and the aptist Church. , Republican canutor, today issued
qualities cannot be acquired by factional fights but only can be gained by those who have at heart the interest of our homes, our children and our future. | “Discontent and dissension within our own ranks are powerful weapons for the enemy. There are no undesirables in the Republican Party, unless it| be those who believe that their! personal successes are more important than the party itself.” Mr. Bosson’s declaration of candidacy was accompanied by a statement answering several questions regarding the duties of County Commissioners. There are three districts, he explained. The first comprises all of Washington, Lawrence, Warren and Franklin Townships, both inside and out. The second includes all of Center Township, inside and out, while the third includes Decatur, Perry, .Wayne and Pike Townships. Only the Second and Third District commissionerships are up in this election. All voters, regardless where they live, may vote for one commissioner candidate from each of the Second and Third Districts. However, the candidate must reside in the district. from which he is running. Among the duties of commissioners, he said, are handling all county ‘property, auditing ‘accounts of officers handling county money, fixing township, ward or precinct boundaries, maintaining 1100 miles of county roads, and electing successors when a county or township official resigns, dies or is removed. Mr. Bosson formerly was purchasing agent for the American Gear
a farm, served as a deputy U. S.|are the widening of five miles of Marshal in the District of Colum- |Road 31 in Scott and Jackson
bia, and recently has been in the real estate business. He was a
1936.
Primary
ROAD BIDS $17,000
| On State Setup; Meets
. Again Tomorrow.
By DANIEL M. KIDNEY / Times Staff Writer
WASHINGTON, April 3.—District Attorney Val Nolan said today he intends to confer with Roger J. Bounds, WPA Investigation Divisien Director, on the division’s inquiry into WPA activities in Indiana, be-
" |fore he returns to Indianapolis.
The WPA divisions Investigation, on which recent fraud indictments have been based, was one of two parallel inquiries conducted in Indiana last summer, Results of the other probe made by two agents of the House Committee, have not been made public.
Meet Again Tomorrow
However, a summary of the findings of the House Committee agents was read at a meeting of the Committee yesterday by J. O'Connor Roberts, Committee attorney.
The Committee adjourned to meet again tomorrow and no final action on the report was taken. Rep. John Taber (R. N. Y.) said he would abide by this instruction but commented that ‘there were several significant . points brought out in the Indiana section.” It was rumored that most of the significant facts covering Indianapolis and Marion County already have been made public through indictments based on the WPA agents’ own investigation.
Ludlow on Committee
The two congressional committee agents, who recently completed their lengthy probe, were George J. Shillito and. Matthew J. Connelly. Rep: Louis Ludlow (D. Ind.), is a member of the House WPA Com-’ mittee. . Mr. Nolan and James Fleming, Ft. ‘Wayne, Federal District Attorney for Northern Indiana, called on Federal Security Administrator Paul V. McNutt this morning. Both
Gov. Arthur H. James ... to address G. O. P. editors.
Governor Arthur H James of Pennsylvania is to be the principal speaker at the 62d anhual meeting of the Indiana Republic-. an Editorial Association at the Claypool Hotel April 26. Gov. James was elected in 1938 on a platform calling for a “return of sane business administration of the nation’s affairs.” Edwin V. O'Neal. is association president.
THIRD TEETH CUT AT 81 FORT ERIE, Ont., April 3 (U. P.). —Mrs. Myra Bellinger, 81, is cutting her| third set of teeth. “There are few who can boast a third set of teeth,” she said. ' “But I've got a good start—two of them now.”
§ O. P. rally here last night,
“Some of the books: now being {used in our schools cost from 25
to 33 per cent more than when the
| ‘little New Deal’ took possession and--‘they are inferior books,” he said, | “No one who has analyzed this® ‘racket can have anything but a. feeling of shame for the injury that‘, has been done parents and children of Indiana.” Mr. Hogg charged that children = are not being taught practical® courses which will qualify them to earn a living after leaving school. “Education must be taken out of politics where the ‘little New Deal’ . put it in 1933,” he said. “Then we can establish industrial, and agricultural high schools to provide practical training to qualify stue : dents for jobs.” :
BEAVERS UPSET SHOW BANGOR, Me., April 4 (U, P) —— Four beavers exhibited at the ane : nual sportsmen’s show worked over time during the night and built a dam which plugged up a stream in ° the State of Maine display and flooded the floor of the auditorium, :
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BELOW ESTIMATES
The State Highway Commission has received low ' bids totaling
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