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FORECAST: Fair and warmer tonight and tomorrow ; light frost tonight.

VOLUME 52—NUMBE

SATURDAY, APRIL 13, 1940

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‘NO BOSSISHY ISEDITORS TIP T0 DEMOCRATS

State Association Also Gives Blessing to Minton And VanNuys.

(Other Political News, Page Two)

By NOBLE REED Resolutions indorsing an “unbossed” State convention, the State Administration’s record and the records of U. S. - Senators Sherman Minton and Frederick VanNuys were adopted today by the Indiana Democratic Editorial Association, meeting in the Claypool

Hotel. | Preceding the Association’ s luncheon meeting, | party leaders held caucus sessions/ on state Democratic] convention miRheavers. The Association is expected to reiterate its previous indorsement of

Federal Security Administrator Paul V. McNutt as Indiana’s favorite - candidate for t e Presidential nomination." Senator Minton, here from Washington, conferred with Governor M. Clifford Townsend and State Chairman Fred F. Bays on his campaign for renomination.

Denies Seeking Judgeship

The Senator declined to comment on reports that he will espouse the Townsend Pension Plan and denied that he is seeking a Federal Judgeship. “I am a candidate for re- —election and nothing else,” he said. Meanwhile, rival candidates for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, R. Earl Peters and Lieut.Gov. Henry F. Schricker, set ‘up campaign baliyhoo in the hotel lobby. About 100 Democratic leaders from all parts of the State were expected to attend the annual association banquet tonight. During the afternoon session, E C. Gorrell, Winamac, elected president of the Association, succeeding George C. Crittenberger, Anderson. Hugh A. Barnhart, State Excise Director and Rochester publisher, was expected to be elected association treasurer.

McNutt May Take Leave

. Leaders at the meeting reported that Mr. McNutt may be given a leave of absence from his Federal post early next month to make a nation-wide speaking tour in behalf of his Presidential candidacy. President . Roosevelt is said to have approved plans for Mr. McNutt’s tour. Consensus of leaders was that June 18 may be the best available date for the Democratic State Convention. The stand for an “unbossed” convention originally was taken by Chairman . Bays .and recently indorsed by Mr. McNutt. Following the leadership of Mr. Bays, the State Democratic Committee two weeks ago adopted a formal resolution indorsing the chairman’s stand for ‘an unhampered vote of convention delegates. Some party leaders, however, have opposed, the strategies that will prevent them from having something to say in control of delegates. Meanwhile, supporters of both Mr. Sehricker and Mr.

—Fur coats replaced s Joisy as thousands

ing of the Cherry Blossom Festival last night. It was not believed the

_ The delayed coronation of Miss Ruth Colliflower as cherry blossom queen was set for}7:30 tonight. The peak rush of visitors—estimated at 200,000—was expected here tomorrow, The forecast was for fair skies'and warmer temperatures.

pm —— STOCKS CLOSE [FIRM WITH TRADING LIGHT

. New York stocks closed firm today. Special issues Were featured in the light trading. Securities of eanlies manufac- | turing vegetable oils; ocean-going ships and automobiles sold at high- | er prices. Bonds made an irregular advance, while wheat and cotton held steady. Hogs lost a dime of yesterday's 15-cent advance at’ Indianapolis, lowering the top price to $5.50.

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Elevation Due

E. C. Gorrell . . . scheduled to head State’s Demotrhtia editors.

CLIQUES MOVING T0 STOP DEWEY

do Democrats Cry And Some G. 0. P. Fear - Unknown Quantity.

By THOMAS L. STOKES Times Special Writer

WASHINGTON, April 13.—“Stop Dewey” movements are being organized behind the scenes here in both parties. The Republican movement is promoted by some of the veteran, regular leaders seeking to prevent the nomination at Philadelphia of the dynamic young New York District Attorney who has surprised the elders by his primary victories over the experienced Senator Vandenberg of Michigan. | New Dealers, who are beginning to believe that Mr. Dewey will win the Republican nomination, are capitalizing this prospect to push third-term activity | on the ground that President Roosevelt is needed to stop the New Yorker in Ro ber and keep. the Democrats power.

Tribute to Dewey

It all represents quite a tribute to Mr. Dewey's vote-getting ability. | Eastern G. O. P. leaders, for the most part, as well as regular politicians in general, look .with considerable distaste upon the pretensions of the young man from Manhattan. Their aversion is variously compounded. Some think he- is too young and inexperienced. Some don’t like his type in politics. Some fear that, once he got into the White House, he might turn out to be unorthodox. He is still an unknown, however, and politicians distrust an unknown quantity. Some practical Republican politicians, too, who think they can size (Continued on Page Two)

INDIANA REPUBLICANS WAIT DEWEY ARRIVAL

Separate Luncheons to ‘Honor Candidate, Wife.

Arrangements were completed today for the tri-district G. O. P. rally at the Butler Field House Monday at which District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey, New York, will make his bid for Indiana’s support of his candidacy for the Presidential nomination. Mr. wey, the first Republican candidate to visit Indiana, will arrive at the Union Station av 10:40 a. m. with Mrs. Dewey: and his .| staff. Members of both the state central and executive committees will welcome them. The official greeters will be State Chairman Arch N. Bobbitt; Will G. Irwin, national committeeman from Indiana; Mrs. Grace B. Reynolds, national commiitteewoman; Noland C. Wright, chairman of Indiana and Ralph Adams, . Ralph B. Gregg, 10th, 11th and 12th District chairmen, respectively. Mr. Dewey and his party, ‘which will include J. Russell Sprague, his campaign manager, will be escorted to the Columbia Club, headquarters for his visit. Separate luncheons will be held for both Mr. and Mrs. Dewey. Mr. Dewey will begin his speech

‘lat the Fieldhouse at 8 o’clock. Fred

C. Gause, general chairman of the arrangements committee, will preside ‘and the New Yorker will be|introduced by Mr. Bobbitt. The Indianapolis: Concert Band, directed by William Schumacher, and the Stephen Foster quartet will play between. 7:45 and 8 o'clock. | Arrangements committee members predicted an overflow crowd and said amplifiers will be set/ up to carry Mr. Dewey’s speech outside the Fieldhouse.

STATE TO ASK TITLE . TO DADE PARK AREA

William E. Treadway, secretary of

{the State Commission on Interstate

| | Co-operation, today said Kentucky would be asked to cede to Indiana sovereign right to Green River Island, containing the Dade Park area near Evansville, to permit adequate policing of the territory. Such action would end squabbles between the two states over the border, certain plots of land and gambling law enforcement.. Plans to aequire sovereign rights to the ter-

| here

ritory will be adopted at a meeting

HONE SHOW'S

row escape from

MODEL HOUSES | GIVENACCLAIM

Dean Weimer Cites Deep Significance in Formal Opening Talk. (Photos, Page Three) By DAVID MARSHALL

Home Show began operating on a full-time schedule in the Manufacturers’ Building at the Fair Grounds. Last night, one of the largest and most enthusiastic crowds in Home

Show history saw the formal open- :

ing. The spectators stepped from a

blustery out-of-season winter night |:

into a spring of three dream houses and blossoming gardens. For an hour before the 7 p. m.

opening ceremonies they wandered along the flagstone pathways: which

surround the homes. Then a trumpet fanfare brought them to the lawned area before the homes.

Murat Chanters Sing

The 25-voice Murat Shrine Chant- | ers sang “Dear Land of Home” and |!

a medley of other numbers. Merritt . Harrison, Indianapolis architect and Home Show president, extended greetings and a welcome. “In this Show,” he said, “innu-

‘Imerable opportunities are presented

to you in such a.way as to enable you to carry away a rich store of ideas and material things that will

give you the more abundant life] :

that we are all seeking. “You will be delighted, awed, and surprised in what you will find here. It will make you want better homes and gardens and will give you a determination to have them.

L U. Dean. Speaks

“We hope that all will be inspired te live better lives and in better. environments.” He presented Dr. Arthur M. Weimer, Indiana University School of Business Administration dean, who said “nothing so clearly reflects the cultural and living standards of a people as the homes in which they ive.”

spread interest of | people of Indianapolis in good homes and in home ownership. And what is significant, homes like these can be enjoyed by millions of Americans. Their use is not limited to a few people. “The assistance which they can give in the training of young people by providing desirable surroundings during the formative years of life is bound to lead to far-reaching results. Of Deep Significance

“I have the deepest concern, therefore, that the people of Indianapolis derive the greatest possible benefits from this outstanding educational effort. The con-

{tributions ‘to American education

and American life which these three homes represent is of the deepest significance to the future of Indianapolis and to the future of the country. The Y Sirioe Chanters then sang “God Bless America.” The crowd, which by now | surrounded the pit, was held back by long white ribbons strung from a centerposé to the doors of the model homes. The ribbons were snipped [from the. doorways by three whitegowned Indianapolis models, who then, with invited guests and Home Show officials, led the Visitors through the houses. ?

Only One Home Previously For the first time since its found-

in in May, 1922, there are now| three homes instead of a single centerpiece. Set in the center is the “Town House” for the large family. Fanning out on either side are the “Honeymoon Home” for the ts couple, and the “Holiday Lodge” to be built on the river, lake or = the wooded country. Today, the Home Show opened at 11 a. m., and it will close at 10:30 p. m. That schedule will be followed through Sunday, April 21. Tomorrow will be All-Indiana Day, when out-of-town visitors will converge on the show. On Monday, the garden clubs of Indianapolis (Continued on Page Three)

BARNEY OLDFIELD’S

WIFE ASKS DIVORCE|

LOS ANGELES, April 13 (U, P.) .— Mrs. Barney Oldfield, wife of the former automobile racing driver, today sought a divorce on charges of cruelty and asked for a share in a San Fernando Valley countyy club Mr. Oldfield owns, They wers married Dec. 9, 1925.

“This show pn the wide-

ALLIES

Britain Sows. a. Floating Rampart

FAIR, WARMER WEATHER NEAR

Below Freezing Extends to Georgia; Arkansas Rivers High.

LOCAL TEMPERATURES

6 a. me. i. 27 10 Ke m. . . 37 9am ... 3 11a m.-... 38 8a. m ... 33 12 (noon)... 37 9a.m... 35 1pm... 3

Fair and warmer weather tonight and tomorrow, which should remove all traces of winter's return engagement, _was promised by the Weather Bureau today. ‘While there will be a light frost tonight, the Bureau said temperatures tomorrow will begin a return to their normal average for this time of year, 50 degrees. ‘Below freezing temperatures were registered on the East Coast as far south as Georgia, the Bureau said. ‘The sub-normal temperatures here

—it was. 25 in the city and 16 at Municipal Airport at 3 a. m. today— kept U. S. Meteorologist J. H. Armington from his work. He is confined toi his: home with a minor throat ailment, . Many Indiana highways were blocked by snow today. A 35-year-old mother and her two nephews froze to death on a highway two miles from their Jeffersonville home after their automobile stalled Thursday night. Many Highways Blocked

| Snow, | sleet or rain pelted New gland and Middle Atlantic States; lastern Arkansas rivers rose above flood stage. The Pacific Coast sweltered. The mercury was 83 at Seattle, Wash, 94 at Los Angeles and 104 at Anaheim, Cal. New Hampshire reported snow. Rain and sleet fell in Boston. Sleet and snow were general in Connecticut. Albany, N. Y. recorded four and one-half inches of snow. Slushy streets in New York City, after a three-inch snowfall, made driving hazardous. All airplanes were grounded in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey when day-long rains changed to snow and roads became icy in the 26-degree cold. | At Washington, D. C., the annual (Continued on Page Three) v aiisem——————————————— * DANISH MEETINGS BANNED

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, April 13 (U. P).—Danish state police today banned all public meetings, indoors and outdoors, throughout the country, | after citizens were reported to have ‘“molested” Danish soldiers. for failing to do their duty

against the German invaders.

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‘Thin Mustache’ Bandit Returns

Indianapolis’ “painted mustache” bandit is back. On Nov. 14, 1939, a youth about 20 years old, held up the Vogue Theater, 6257 College Ave., forcing Miss Martha Walpole, who was in the boxoffice, to give him $168. At the time, Miss Walpole told police the youth wore a mustache, which appeared to be painted on with an eyebrow pencil. = Last night, a bandit believed to be the same youth, reappeared with a “real, live” growth over his upper lip, shaved into a thin line. -He forced Miss ‘Walpole to give him a number of bills at the point of a gun. The amount of the loot was unknown, police were told.

FRENCH RETURNED T0 INDIANS’ FOLD

Righttvander Expe Expected to Be Big Help to Local Staff.

By EDDIE ASH Times Sports Editor ' MONTGOMERY, Ala., April 13.— Don French, the slider ball artist who was sold conditionally to the Boston Bees last fall, has been returned: to the Indianapolis Indians, Tribe President Leo Miller announced today. The Michigan right-hander is to report to the. Redskins on Monday. He is especially gifted as a relief hurler, but last year moved up to a starting role and turned in a winning record. French is a resident of Mt. Pleasant, Mich, and last winter attended the University of Michigan as a student of physical education. Always popular at Perry Stadium, Don is expected to solve part of the Tribe's big problem of pitching. He is a willing worker and cool un-

der fire. irene ff.

CENSUS TAKERS CALL |

AT THE COUNTY JAIL

Two hundred and fifty-six persons gave “institution” as their “present address” yesterday ams six census takers under the leadership of Thomas Griffin, squad director, compiled statistics on Marion County jail’s inmates. Mr. Griffin explained that they skipped such questions as those relating to income, mortgages on homes, and similar subjects. “All of our interviews were quite satisfactory,” Mr. Griffin said. “We didn’t have any trouble making them talk.”

Mrs. Harriman, 70, U. S. Envoy fo Oslo, Tells of Flight Amidst Bombs and Flames

Editor’s ' Note—Mrs. J. Borden Marriman, 70-year-old United States Minister to Norway, has reached Sweden after x four-day flight ahead of German invaders who destroyed two Norwegian towns on her route with incendiary bombs. The account of Mrs. Harriman’s adventures was obtained at the Swedish border by Arthar Menken, news reel cameraman acting as a Sopein/ United Press correspondent.

5 By ARTHUR MENKEN ' (Copyright. 1940, by United Press) HOELKEF (Hoeljes), Sweden, April 13.—Mrs. J. Borden Harriman, United States Minister to Norway, reported on reaching the safety of the Swedish border after a four-day flight ahead of German invaders that King Haakon VII, 68-year-old Norwegian monarch, had a narth when Ger-

ACE

Which He was staying at Nybergsun Mrs. Harriman showed little sign of the ordeal she had undergone since she was routed from bed at 3 a. m. last Tuesday by the air raid sirens at Oslo, to speed ‘across the nights in farm houses, hiding in the forests from bombers, and watching the Norwegian countryside despoiled. I found her after an all-day

is her story in her own words: “I shall begin with Oslo on Tuesday, April 9. “After an air raid" alarm had awakened me I received a telephone call g if I could take over the British | ih as Geran warships were approaching. the city. ent down te

country’! by automobile, sleeping Part

search along the border. Following

the report confiviied; This was between 3 and 4 a. m. I was told that the Government would inform me of their plans later, “When the Legation secretary, Raymond Cox, arrived, we dispatched a cable to the State Dement in Washington giving them the facts. “I spoke again to the Foreign Office and was told the (Norwegian) Government was going by special train to. Hamar and they thought it would be well for me to go along. “Then a message came that there was not time enough to reach the train -the Government was taking at 7 a. m. Meantime, the wives and children of legation and consulate members had arrived and 20 of us

“Mine overboard” is the call on the North Sea as British mine-layers cast explosives upon the waters and sow a floating rampart in an effort to cut off German supply lines to Norway.

REPORT FURIOUS NARVIK BATTLE

Nazis Pound British Ships Trying to Land Troops; Norse Join Fighting.

BULLETIN BERLIN, April 13 (U. P.).—The official DNB announced that German airplanes had sunk two British submarines in the North Sea today.

By UNITED PRESS The most furious fighting in the war of the north appeared to be shifting today from the sea to the land. In Narvik, Nazi air and land forces were reported hammering fiercely at several large British warships attempting to land troops for a closer, grip with the Germans. Unconfirmed reports at Stockholm said the battle had been raging all morning with heavy losses on both sides. Norwegian troops were rallying to the support of the British although they were hampered by lack of heavy guns and airplanes. In southern Norway, the Norwegian troops were desperately attempting to hold off the invadérs to. the southeast and northeast “of Osla. In Berlin, it was" claimed ‘that more German troops had landed in Oslo and that big guns had been sent to Trondheim despite "the British sea blockade. The Nazis also said it had been confirmed. that the British cruiser York had heen sunk off Trondheim, probably * \m Thursday's battle. The Air Ministry in London announced ‘that Royal Air’ Force planes had heavily bombed the (Continued on Page Three)

NORSE DESTROYER

Troops Rally Near Oslo for Stand Against Germans.

STOCKHOLM, Apri}-13 (U. P.) — While Norwegian soldiers were reported rallying to the northeast and southeast of Oslo to make a desperate stand against German troops, a legation: spokesman of the invaded nation declared today that the Norwegian destroyer Draug, 540 tons, had ‘sunk a German transporé ship by gunfire near Haugesund.

the commander of the Draug, the spokesman said. The Draug, an old destroyer built in 1908 at Horton, normally carries a complement of 76 officers and men. It is equipped with six 3inch guns and three 18-inch torpedo tubes. The spokesman said that the Norwegian commander reported that the Draug had rescued 67 members of the German crew. The survivors were taken to England where the Draug joined the British naval forces. The Germans were interned. tae At the time of the engagement, the spokesman said, German air(Continued on Page Three)

GEORGE JESSEL AND LOIS ANDREWS WED

‘DETROIT, April 13 (U. P.).— George Jessel, 42-year-old stage and ‘screen star; was married today to 36 your lg. Lois Feri with 8.

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from Germany about its neutrality : ‘today. mann Wilhelm Goering’s newspape: new British-Dutch trade agreement

"WILL CUT OFF W 71S IN NORWAY

rpect Germany Then will Strike Through Sweden in Attempt to Reinforce Troops in’ - Norway Now Meeting Stiff Resistance. :

By LOUIS F. KEEMLE

Cable Editor

The British claim to have produced a new and deidiy type of mine which they believe will cut off the German troops now in Norway and put them in a highly dangerous

If they succeed, the Allies believe Germany will send a major expeditionary force through Sweden. vices ‘are correct, the Germans must heavily reinforce their troops in Norway and keep their lines open. The French estimate there are about 25 ,000 to 40, 000 German troops in Norway, which is hardly enough to subdue that long, rugged country. The Norwegians, it is estimated, could raise from 80, 000 to 100 ,000 troops. Because of the censorship and hamstrung ‘communica-

If Allied ad-

going on in Norway and its

adjacent waters is far from. clear. -But the scattered dispatches, put together, seem to indicate that the Norwegians are putting up stout and effective resistance.

| Sweden Rehearses for Raid Alams

Whether the Allies will send an" expeditionary force to Norway has been kept a deep secret. It would be a highly risky undertaking and would have to be carried out with pre-

an expedition is planned, the

chances are it will be after long and careful planning with every detail worked out in advance. With regard to the chances of action in Sweden, the Allies read possible significance in a statement by a German spokesman who said Germany objects ta the fact that the Swedish radio has made itself “a vehicle for the Britizh and He said he presumed the Swedish Government would “see the desirability of a change—in fact, we have reason to believe this will be so.” Sweden’s own anxiety was reflected in a special broads

which advised the population

what to do if an air raid alarm is sounded. It previously had been announced that there would be no air raid exer cises in the near future, so presumably the alarm would signify actual danger from raiding planes.

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Other Fronts

While the spotlight of attention is focused on the north, the Allies are alert to the chance off adtioy’ breaking out

Today’s sudden burst of shiv the Rhine sector of the Western Front may not mean anything, but the French for days have reported German: preparations suggesting some thrust in the west, perhaps through Belgium or the

Holland was given a warning Marshal Her‘commented that the raises suspicion that export [regulations will again

provide the English pirates the right of control.” “There is no proof that the Netherlands has maintained commercial neutrality towards England,” the paper added. Another direction in which the break out is in aerial bombings of |land objectives. Nazi press made a great to-do over the alleged, British bombing of a railroad station in Sc eswig-Holstein. They warned that another incident will - “double intensity” and recalled Adolf Hitler's speech promising that “for every bomb dropped ¢n a German city, five

llies fear the war may The

ring retaliation with

In London:

3 - British Fliers Bomb German Transports in Raid on Bergen,

LONDON, April 13 (U. P.).—The ‘British fleet air arm raided the major Norwegian port of Bergen yesterday, bombing transports and supply ships and blowing up a warehouse containing munitions, the Ad miralty announced-today. Only one British plane was lost in the raid. It was forced down at sea, the Admiralty said. This raid on Bergén was separate from attacks by Royal Air Force planes, in which eight planes were lost yesterday, according to an Air Ministry announcement. - The Admiralty said that off Bergen &he fleet air arm had machinegunned a motor torpedo. boat. Except for the one plane forced down at sea near an island all planes returned despite unfavorable weather, the Admiralty said. - The

two men in ‘the plane which was re town were seen to leave their. p. “The Air Ministry's announcement said that in addition to the eight planes lost by the R. A. F. in a day of fighting in Scandinavia yesterday two more were forced own at sea on their way home. Four German fighters were shot down, the Ministry said, two more were believed. to have been destroyed and Others were damaged. Aside from the official | .com= muniques it was reported that a lone R. A. F. coastal command | plane patroling the North Sea in a snowstorm fought in quick, succession a German nayal destroyer and a Dornier 18 flying boat. The British plane first raked tie (Continued on Page Three)

In Berlin:

BERLIN, April 13 (U. P.).—Ger-| . man big guns have been transported through the British naval and air blockade of the Norwegian coast and were landed yesterday at Trondheim, between Bergen and Natvik, the official German news agency DNB announced today. The agency earlier said that large, additional units of the German armed forces had been landed at Oslo yesterday. Germany, according to DNB, has

Navy | in occupied Norwegian an man Crews. (At the same time, |

taken over units of the Norwegian |

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Occupied Zone in Narvey Expanded, Germans Claim. .

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