Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 July 1940 — Page 4

TUESDAY, JULY 1940

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¢ Far ley- Roosevelt Rift Casts Shadow Over Democratic Convention

By THOMAS L. STOKES

Times Special Writer

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WASHINGTON, July

—Democrats usually turn up

a quarrel to make their national conventions lively,

The convention starting July 15 at Chicago will be no

exception, even though it is scheduled to be primarily a

ratification meeting for President Roosevelt. It is accepted

here as a

accept renomination.

Controversies long seething under the surface,

foregone conclusion that

the President will

re-

volving about dominant personalities and about foreign

policy,

will bubble up to make of the convention not ex-

actly the harmonious gathering that the surface quiet of recent weeks would appear to presage.

One involves National Chairman Farley has been opposed to a third

his future status. Mr.

term and has made that plain to his friends.

aged Mr. Roosevelt's two

paigns.

‘hat abo oming and his man Friday, Will Jim Farley still be » hat about the coming ° MY.

Monday?

Mr

MAIL POX

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project—the eradication mail box slums Postmaster Adolph Seidensticker announced today that each box holder on Indianapolis rural routes is being asked to conduct a one-box clean-up, paint-up program, to be finished by Aug. 1 I'he he said, to make urr y {he the neater, eliminate any in general the

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AXIS

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ld good for her part

. vel make pro

Refrains From Moves Which Would Cause Strengthening oi .Home Defenses.

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fleet

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James Farley and

He has man®

previous Presidential cam-

one?

Farley has indicated he intends to step out of

and have nothing to the candidate.

politics Roosevelt

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opportunity even to refuse the job this year

do with the campaign if Mr. But he may not have the For New

Deal strategists already are looking around for a cam-

paign manager.

The President and his man Friday have been draw-

ing further apart, friends in the party, the ranks. Though no one Smith and openly “take a sidelines conceivably paign,

might

walk,”

The national chairman has hosts of particularly among the workers in

expects him to imitate Al his withdrawal to the have its effect in the cam-

This situation is likely to create an unpleasant atmosphere at Chicago, but indications today are that it must

be be healed. Another at Chicago.

personality

threatens trouble for This is Senator Burton K. Wheeler (Mont.).

faced, for there seems now no way that this rift may

the party

who disagrees sharply with the Administration on foreign

policy and is demanding a strong

“no war" plank.

The forceful Montanan insinuates that he might bolt

to a third party, which, though it could hardly be successful, might cut into Democratic strength in a way to endanger the party in November.

Undoubtedly

the Democratic

Party, like the Repub-

lican at Philadelphia, must face a fight over its foreign

affairs plank.

But the Administration is not inclined to

make the concessions that Senator Wheeler demands, and

it is in a much stronger of the isolationists to Philadelphia. Whether

get Mr. Wheeler seen.

mors Lewis, C. I. O. chieftain, Senator Wheeler, it

position as a result of what

f the failure

they really wanted at

can be satisfied remains to be He indicated he will await the party’s declaration on foreign policy before he makes any definite move. are current of a possible coalition in a is recalled, bolted the Democratic

Ruwith John L.

third-party movement.

Party in 1924 to run as Vice Presidential candidate with the late Senator La Follette on an independent ticket that

polled five million votes, ticket in a number of states, Follette's

ran

ahead of the Democratic

but carried only Senator La

home state of Wisconsin,

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COUNCIL BALKS "You're in the Army Now,’ Sings C.M.T.C. STIMSON, KNOX

2 AT APPROVING AIRPORT LEASE

0. K. May Come Tomorrow; Lower Light Rate on Meters Accepted.

(Continued from Page One)

Democrats assumed the cautious role, the part usually plaved bv the G. O. P. minority which demanded vigorous and immediate action. The Council Re- | publicans said they viewed the lease las an instrument of national defense, “But,” said President Joseph Wood, “this lease has been sented to us for the first time tonight. Before we agree to bind the City for 20 vears, I'd like to read it.”

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0. Deluse, Democrat curred. He reminded colleagues of the time thev bought an addition to a golf course that the down pavment full purchase price To the Democrat makes waste.’ Col without his uniform, his candor, said time to lose "I've got airplanes ing out there on the airport ground right now with no place to put them and I've got more planes coming in.” he sald. "I've got to have some place to house them.” As debate was hot, the Colonel told those standing near him that if the Council postponed action two weeks, he'd pull up stakes from Indianapolis and move to Davton. O where “they want me” But members. unwilling to let the matter set tomorrow night for final consideration and, probably approval of the lease 450 Find Safety City safetv and wat gAworos

Albert con -

his

believing was the < theme of "haste himself, with all much

rurner hut he hadn't

Sit

lag

Pavs On playgrounds patriotism of 50.600

meanwhile, the Indianapolis voungster Service certificates have hi issued approximately 450 playground safety patrol Dovs and girls The certificates by white belts, Hoosier Motor Together, the certificate and belt will admit the bearer free tn an municipal pool or bathing beach for the remainder the Result: Indianapolis were convinced safety

became

to

CCl were ompan the donation of

Club

ar

ied the

of

summer voungsters

pay:

67.000 at Plav

that

The inducement proved so mn fact, that new natrol ing organized toda: Seven members each. the patrols will serve for twp weeks in directing children at heavily traveled intersections Meanwhile, recreation

strong were bheComposed of

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director

at

Middlesworth announced that attendance municipal! playgrounds was 67.000 last week. an increase of 5500 over the previous week. He attributed the attendance figure, higher than last vear's, to a better rounded recreation program.” There also are more playgrounds this vea?

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were inspecting this three-inch field piece. and Jacob Chamberlain,

Martin, Cleveland, O.,

after they enrolled in the first C.

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They Middleotwn,

Future Officers, 2000 Strong, Go Into Training at Fort PLANMAY BOG DOWN ..

New Weapons Helmets Catch Eve

of Recruit as 16th

Annual Camp Opens.

By spirited ation at Ft

backlo

More than 2000 h condensed military edu will be turned out as a Sam's expanding arm

HIT-AND- AUN DEATH HEARING POSTPONED

and Pete)

with a

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ection

accused in

death JN for a

was 10 in

me ) week om

davs”’ by Myer Criminal Court Mr. Lux Sheriff Al old Betty Jane Southeastern Ave and Killed bv a on the Post Road Road 40.

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alter

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by Feeney

Dawson ol

had been struck

hit-and-run drivel

one mile south of

is charged with involuntary reckless homicide and failure to stop after an accident. His attornevs, Walter G. Todd and Charles K. McCormick, withdrew as atlorneys for Mr. Lux today and Judge Myers postponed the arraign ment to give C. W, Baldwin, Mi Lux’s new attorney, time to prepar a motion

and Aided

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By Axis, May Storm Rock

(Continued from Page One)

1S in a position similar ta that of Belgium just before she was invaded last May. She is Britani's oldest ally. By sentiment she is pro-All But she is afraid of Germanv and Italy, and therefore Spain. So she walking a tight rope. She does not want offend a: them Should

of I 10 of

Spain attack Gibraltar Portugal would almost inevitably he sucked in Lisbon has one of the finest natural harbors in the world and it would be the logical base of operations for the British naval and forces. Incidentally, Lisbon is packed with Americans and other foreigners waiting for transportation home. Gibraltar has already been evacuated, so far as civilians are concerned, in anticipation ‘of the attack. The garrison has been increased and the Rock's defenses are being strengthened night and day. Both Mussolini and Hitler are determined to oust the British and French from their control of Gibraltar, Suez and other strategic posiItaly. the Duce complains, is tired of being “the prisoner of the Mediterranean.” One of the Puehrer's bitterest plaints is that Britain controls most of the earth's ocean gateways, a fact which makes it possible for her to dominate the seas. If he wins, he Will see to it that Britain is ousted from such places as Gibraltar, Singapore. Aden and so on. He wil probably not object if Japan takes over Hongkong. General Franco, 1 Spain, is opposed to intervention. Certainly the Spanish people are, They have had enough war to last them a long time But the Generalissimo’s brother-in-law, Ramon | Serrano Suner, an extremely am-|

was told in

{bitious young man with consider-' Collapse,

. able influence in own right

seems to think differently He is intensely pro-German and proItalian, and on top of that is president of the Falange Political Council, a strong and intensely na tionalistic group which wants to get Gibraltar back for Spain The Rock wa captured Spain bv the British and July 24, 1704, and has British hands ever since some of the greatest sieges to history “Strong as the rock of Gibraltar has become a household expression Today, even the British admit, it is not so strong. Certainly it is far from impregnable, they say, under modern conditions If everything goes as Hitler would like, Spain might win Gibraltar without great difficulty. Just as Italy waited until France was prostrate, it is thought that Spain will

his

from Dutch on been in despite known

it

strike if and when Britain is para-|

the Nazi invasion Woefully weak and lacking terials, Spain herself may not be called upon to bean the brunt of the attack. Germany and ltaly provide most of tho military both on land and in the air There is a chance, of course, as one school of tacticians points out, that the fate of Gibraltar, like the fate of Suez, Aden, Singapore, Hongkong, Bermuda, Jamaica and the rest, may be settled at London. For should London fall and Britain be compelled to capitulate, one of the conditions Herr Hitler would insist

lyzed by

upon would be the surrender of this | the an-|

1200-foot rock known to cients as one of the pillars of Hercules and to the moderns as a sign of Britain's world dominion.

NEXT—The

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would | might

"YNDALL age vouths began an intensive Harrison today In 28 days the 2000 potential officer personnel for Uncle

YO! -

It is the 16th annual Citizens Military Training Camp, now more significant than ever. But for the youngsters themselves, it the beginning of three weeks of fun, athletics and an opportunity to see the Army's newest weapons, fire some of them, and learn a little about the new forms warfare complicated by mechaniation Many get instru emi-automatic come the Army's standard They won't get to shoot them. howevel because there still aren't enough of the rifies to go around.

1S

Of of them heard they were to tion on the new Garand rifle, which may be-

Swarm Into Camp

The vouths began the tented city last night from every ion and in every type of convevance (including the thumb) As they walked up to headquarters today to begin the “processing.” they swung their suitcases gayly and stopped and said, “Boy, look! when they saw the snappy new pith helmets they will wear this vear In one door they straggled—out the other they walked briskly, sporting brand new “khakis,” price tags| on the seat, helmets cocked on one and identificaticn tags hung around their necks “You're in the Army they shouted to each ‘nev moved over thelr aptitude tests I'he trainees are classified on the basis of number of camps attended. either basics. reds. whites or blues There are many four-year men blues), who after comvleting this! camp will be eligible to take examinations for a commission in the Reserve Officers Corps New Drill to Be Taught

others (basics. reds and will be in better position stripes.” a non-commissioned officer rating, in event they ever should be called to the colors Tomorrow, the recruits will be formed into companies and will receive their first instruction in the new stream-lined drill regulations They'll only drill during the mornings. Afternoons, there will be “choose up sides” for a game And so it will go for the 28 days. when another batch of recruits will take over for the second camp.

pouring into

arect

ear

fella.’ and for

now, other toward a tent

The whites) to get

TAKE IT EASY AND BE ALIVE ON FOURTH

July 2 (U. P.).—The National Safety Council today offered four rules for remaining alive and healthy on the Fourth of July: 1. Don't use fireworks. 2. Take it easy on the road. Start in time, don't sped, and don't pass on hills and curves. 3. Don't overdo in exercise, eatIng, or exposure to sun, 4 If you swim, don't go in alone or when overheated. Wait an hour after eating, know the depth of water, and don't show of?

WINDSORS GO TO LISBON

LONDON, July 2 (U. P). — The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, refu-

CHICAGO,

camp of the vear Robert Dawson,

FEARS AIR TRAINING

weapon. |

| eonvention

gees from France, proceeded by au|tomobile to Lisbon today. It was be- |

“Secret of France's lieved they intended to go to Eng- | \

land later,

rimes Harrison today, these cadets Clarksburg, 0.; Edward

Photn

at Ft.

Indiana's program to train air-

of Mechanical Warfare and Snappy Pith plane mechanical instructors may

because of Government C. K. Gregg. Civilian Aviation Committee of Indiana secretary, said today. Mr. Gregg said that the Committee has selected 14 applicants considered eapable and 19 considered likely to be capable instructors, and that Purdue University is ready to begin the training But, he said, Washington has not taken the necessary action to put the training course in motion. The whole project was first in the hands of the National Youth Administration, then the Civilian Conservation Corps, then the Civil Aeronautics Authority, and now appears to rest with Sidney Hillman in the National Defense Committee

MOOSE PLEDGE LIVES TO DEFENSE OF U. S.

DES MOINES, Delegates to

down attention,

hog

Ia, July 2 (U. PD the International of the Loval Order of Moose today pledged their support to the Democratic way of life and dedicated their “lives and fortunes” to the defense of America. The 1941 election citv will be selected this afternoon following the nomination of officers An invitation has been extended from Indianapolis.

Strauss Says:

OPPOSE ACTIVE U. 5. WAR ROLE

Former Urges Material Aid To Britain to Help Her Hold North Atlantic.

(Continued from Page One)

the United States should prevent Japanese encroach= ment on the Dutch East Indies. Naval Committee Chairman David I. Walsh replied that ranking naval chieftains had told him that it

Knox believes

{would be impossible for this nation

alone to halt any Japanese aggress= sion in that area. Under questioning and reading a prepared statement, Stimson emphasized beliefs: That the extent of aid to Brite ain should be predicated on whether the munitions “would he more usee ful to the United States—here or there.” 2. That there should be compul= sory military training and service for Americans, not to provide men for the defense forces, but to imepress on the country the [ull gravity of the world situation. 3. That Allied warships should be given haven in American ports if they are hard pressed by the Gere mans 4. That he was not a ger, Me

while Mr. the following

“war mone as isolationists have charged, Knox's summarized views: Americans should cling to the tenet of George Washington that the welfare of the United States comes first and foremost in all deals ings with foreign nations 2. A Navy superior to the come bined strength of the totalitarian powers will secure this nation against attack more than any other method 3. A large standing Army is une necessary so long as the U. 8, fleet, maintains world superiority, 4. Complete defense of this Hemi= sphere js as vital as the mere proe tection of the United States. 5. A strong Far Eastern policy if necessary. Senator Arthur H Vandenberg (R. Mich.) and Robert A. Taft (R, 0.) both recently defeated by Wen | dell L. Wilikie for the Republican Presidential nomination. were glven permission to question Mr. Stimson, ‘They are not members of the Cone mittee ‘Have vou got somewhere around Stimson asked The committee rejected. 11 to 5. a motion by Senator Johnson of Colorado to summon Secretary of War Harry H. Woodring to explain hia removal from that office to make way for Mr, Stimson. Later, the committee voted. 11 to to authorize Chairman Morris Sheppard (D. Tex.) to write to Mr, Woodring and advise him that the committee would be glad to hear him if he wanted to testify. Mr, Woodring's letter of resignatica never has been made public

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