Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 July 1940 — Page 5
MONDAY, JULY 22, 1940
STATE UPTURN IN JUNE LED BY
IRON AND STEEL
Morenturm Slackening Due To British Crisis. I. U. Bureau Finds.
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Qimee Spee nl . BLOOMINGTON, Ind. July 22.— Business in Indiana much in June as it did in May, but the gain was attributed entirely to the iron and steel industry expansion, Indiana University's Bureau of Business Research reported todav. But there is some indication that the rise is losing its momentum because of the uncertainty regarding England's future and the time heeded tor the U. S. rearmament Program to get under wav. In Indianapolis, as in most State. the gains made by types of business were offset losses made in other types, Bureau found
Peak Due in 9 Days
of the some by the
“The peak of the from the rearmament program ap-
pears to be vet some 90 days in the]
future and steel continue to maintain the climb even though other industries should stabilize at the present rate,” the Bureau said. Throughout the State, the Bureau reported modest June gains in bank debits, guilding construction, department store sales and production of electric power
production may
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were the flthough short of floor space, greater than been the best ! year.
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was just In terms of huilding in April which had month in more than
Store Sales Up
Department store sales declined only about half ti sual amount and were but 1 April which was the the first half of the year. estimates showed ‘ele production did not season drop, making June seasonally the best month since January Other parts of the Burea A's business index showed June declines, none especially significant “As the summer moves forward it i= becoming evident that business is expanding less rapidly than anticipated some weeks ago. The principal deter appear to be: What may happen to England in the coming weeks, and the time necessarily involved in translating our rearmament requirements into actual production of goods. No one knows the turn that events in Europe may take, and our program of rearmament, because of its size and complexity, will take more time to pet under way nN was the popula: belief a month or ago
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SO Local Conditions Reported The ing business RPOlis “Newspaper advertising made more than the usual seasonal decline. being 17 per cent below the May figure. Total lineage was about 1 per cent beneath the level of June, 1939. For the first half of the year & gain of 9 per over the corresponding period of 1939 was shown in newspaper advertising iineage “Bank debits continued at the Jevel they have maintained since February and were 8 per cent above June, 1939. A decline of slightly more than seasonal proportions occurred postal receipts and although they receded 9 per cent from the level the previous; month, they were 2 per cent higher | than a vear ago.
Retail Sales Fall
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“Per issued during June for contemplated construction were valued at $209966. Aggregate permits issued in the first six of the vear were 11 per cent above for the comparable period of 1939 Live stock receipts were 7 per cent greater than a month ago, and 21 per cent above a year ago Receipts during the first six months of vear exceeded those In first six months 1939 by 22 cent. “Retail sales were 4 per cent less than in Ma) A comparison with gales volume of June, 1939, however, yevealed an advance of 9 per cent Sales for the first half of the year were 7 per cent larger than for the corresponding months of last year.”
BROOM FACTORY FIRE CAUSES $1000 LOSS
A fire destroved a vacant building and damaged twa other properties vesterday afternoon with fn total loss not exceeding $1000 Destroved was a building at 817 Tewis St. which once housed a broom factory. Damaged were the Dyv-Per Service Co. laundry at 1003 Fowler St. and the L. C. Litten Coal Co. at 1002 E. St. Clair St.
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| SHANGHAI Julv States Marine remforced in the American defense sector of the International Settlement today bodyguards were provided for Americans who had been threa Japanese-domi-
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tened by nated elements Americans who have been threatened agreed to send a message to President Roosevelt urging him to inform Japan that it would be held responsible for the safety of cans in China, on the ground that Japan controls Chinese authorities in territory it occupies. sage also suggests against Japanese newspaper men in the United States in event of mistreatment of Americans here. The situation caused bv several recent incidents was today when a spokesman said that suppression of teriorism in Shanghai depended on the recognition by foreigh powers of the “realities” in Shanghai. A new meident was reported also by the Japanese Domei News Agency Irom Tsingtao, up the coast. Japanese authorities. reported, are taking a “strong” atttude regarding an incident Saturday night in which it was complainea that American Navy men had obstructed Japanese police. Two American Sailo were involved In a brawl, the dispatch caid, and four men of an American Navy shore patrol “obstructed” four Japanese police) arrest them Domei quoted Japanese as complaining that one Japanese policeman was mjured but it was added that according to American Navy men the eh did not use force,
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VONNEGUT 20-YEAR ~ CLUB HOLDS PICNIC
Fifty members of the Vonnegut “20 Year Club’ tossed horseshoes, talked over old times and devoured 13 varieties of lunch meat, as well as potato salad, baked beans and other picnic dishes at an outing held at the home of Theodore Adolay, 40 E. Hanna Ave, Saturday afternoon. The club who have Vonnegut or more.
of those by the Co. 20 years was made by Franklin Vonnegut, 83-vear-old president of the company. W. A. Colvin, Mr. Adolay and Erwin Vonnegt had charge of the event, Fred Hess is the coldest employee of the company in point of service with more than 60 years. Carl Prinzler is next with 53 years’ service,
EX-UNION OFFICIAL SEIZED AT CARNIVAL
WARSAW, Ind., July 22 (U. P) William C. MeCuiston, 38. Panis. Tex., former official in the C. 1. O. National Maritime Union. waived extradition to New Orleans to face {charges in connection with the slaying of hilip Carrier, rival union leader. He was expected to be returned late today or tomorrow by New Orleans officers. MeCuiston denied any connection with the slaying of (Carrier. He was arrested Friday night at a carnival near here.
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“other war” is going on even though it is Europe's tragedv that has and destruction in China is illustrated by this action photo in Ichang, in
Edgar's Plane Back, Broken
Various theories have been adopted as the explanation for Edgar Rafnel's model airplane motor being returned to him, but the main thing is—it's back. It was stolen Saturdav morning from the garage attached to “the home of Frank Ball, 3223 Central Ave., where Edgar had built his complete plane. He was ready to give it a test flight over the week-end, but someone took the motor and fuselage. Todav the motor was found on the swing on the Ball front porch The mounting was neatly wrapped in a box beside the motor. The best theory is that the thief stole the motor and fuselage for a jov ride and crashed, breaking the fuselage. Edgar's friends are chipping in to help him get another fusela; ready for the Indiana Gas Model Association meet July 28.
5 SHOTS MISS GIRL; STUDENT IS JAILED
DUNN, N. C, July (U. P)— Mack Hobson, 20-vear-old college student who climaxed an unsuccessful courtship by firing five shots at the girl he loved, today was held in County Jail pending a preliminary hearing and formal charges. Mr. Hobson, editor of the University of North Carolina humor magazine, was locked up at request of his father who feared he might attempt to harm himself. Alease Tart, the pretty 20-vear-old girl who spurned Hobson's attentions, told reporters she had rebuffed the vouth because she did not love him although "I have been very fond of Mack for years.” “He got too serious,” she said. All of the five shots missed Miss Tart when she grabbed Hobson's gun as he opened fire in a dime store Saturdayv night. Two of the bullets inflicted flesh wounds on bystanders.
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NOT 10 BLAME, RADIO
CHAIN TELLS NAZIS
NEW YORK, July 22 (U. P). Mutual Broadcasting Svstem today awaited a reply from Otto Dietrich, German Propaganda Minister, to their explanation of the cutting off of Adolf Hitler's speech Friday by the Don Lee California network. Dietrich informed the company by cable that Mutual would be banned in Germany because of the California incident. Mutual replied vesterday that it was not responsible for the California cutofl since its member stations | are ¢ independent.
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QUIET IS BRIEF ON INGIANA AVE,
‘Curb Service” Spurs ‘United Front" by Negroes and County W. C. T. U.
Wide-open activity took a short week-end vacation on Indiana Ave. but was back last night Saturday night was a quiet night, but things opened up Sunday. Reports had it curb service for drinkers was well under way, tha! drinks were served in at least three taverns after hours, and that open operation of numbers games had reappeared A united Negro front against vice on the avenue will burst into activity at 8 o'clock tonight. The Federation of Associated Clubs, a Negro organization, has been joined by the Marion County Woman's Christian Temperance Union in a meeting at the Mount Zion Baptist Church In announcing the support of the move by the W. C. T. U., Mss. Charles Grant, W. C. T. U p tv director, said: “Those who love justice and believe in law enforcement should lend their support the meeting.” Mrs. Ollie M. Tavlor, president ova the Oak Cliff Civic Club, said pe organization was 100 per cent hind the federation meeting. « “We have no political connections,” she said, "but we are giving our wholehearted support t!o tie meeting. We are not only interested in cleaning up Indiana Avenue but there are also some places on the East Side.”
HOOSIER DIES AFTER FIGHT WITH NEIGHBOR
AURORA, Ind, James J. Storey died vesterday
that
July 22 (U. P). 73, of near here, in a Cincinnati hospital of injuries received 10 days ago during an argument with a neighbor over tobacco land. Police said Mr. Storey was struck with a hoe and suffered a fractured skull, broken arm and ribs. he neighbor surrendered to Aurora police and has been held in the county jail at Lawrenceburg without charges.
WAR FUND LEFT OPEN
Although active solicitation has been discontinued, the local Red Cross chapter announced today it will continue to receive voluntary contributions to the war relief fund for an indefinite period Contributions by Marion County now 870.351 .68
THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES
captured most of the attention.
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Japan's daily toll of death
infantrymen are following close
A Girl Decides—
A Boy Is Dead
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PHILADELPHIA, July P.) —For months, Joseph Jack Cook, 23, the courted the same girl. Agnes Palesch, 19seemed to like unlikely? to whom she
and friends, The girl, vear-old waitress, them both, seemeaq make up her mind wanted to marry, Mr. Bio and Mr. Cook, living in the same rooming house, decided to end the suspense and arranged a showdown conference with Agnes Saturday night. They told her she must choose one of them, She chose Mr Several hours later Mr returned home and heard coming from Mr. Bio's room. He found his rival unconscious, and near him a glass partly filled with cyanide and soda water. A note nearby said: “I fell in love with girl and lost.” Mr. Cook summoned aid, but it came too late His friend was dead when they reached the hospital.
Cock. Cook moans
the wrong
- INFANTRY COMPANY * WILL HOLD REUNION
side by side during the unit In the first
Men who fought in Co. D. 10th Infantry World War will meet as a Garfield Park Aug. 11 for time since the war. Trained to expect bad good, preparations have been made to use the Garfield Park Post American Legion Home in case of summer showers Members are expected from Indiana, Michigan, vania and other states, Those in charge are Carl Boeldt, Russell Fisher and Clayton Estep.
2 GRACE LINE SHIPS ARE BOUGHT BY NAVY
July 22 (U. PI. —Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox said today that the Navy has bought the 16-000-ton steamship Santa Barbara and Santa Maria from the Grace Line for $1.300.000 each. They will be used as naval auxiliaries Last week the Navy bought the 14-000 liners President Grant and Jackson from the Federal Maritime Commission for conversion into auxiliaries.
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Profits Secondary Consideration as Coast Plants Speed Production.
LOS ANGELES. July 22 (U —Accepting the principle of “defense first—profits afterwards,” the aircraft industry today was increasing the swarm of planes pouring from factories in response to Government orders. Production rates are a military secret, but an estimated 1000 new | are using Los Angeles! Municipal Airport daily for flight) tests, and good test pilots are at a! premium With the Government awarding first orders toward a goal of 25,000 warplanes, President Robert E.| Gross of Lockheed Aircraft said the industry ‘‘can go-—and go as it never had a chance before.” All manufacturers agree with the Government’s limitations on profits, | provided they are based on ‘‘real™
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Marlene Dietrich . . . leads one of two Hollywood teams in annual baseball game for charity,
HOLLYWOOD, July 22 (U.P). —Marlene Dietrich and Paulette Goddard today were announced as captains of the two teams in that weird melee of rubber bats, exploding balls and jumping bases which Hollywood calls its “Annual Comedians versus Leading Men” baseball game. The game, in contrast to others which usually broke up in the fourth er fifth inning, will be run this year according to a script all written out by Director George Marshall. Proceeds of the game, Aug 8 at Wrigley Field, will go to charity.
Gross said. (Under the Vinson-Trammell Act, profits are limited to 8 per cent under competitive bidding and 7 per cent on a contract basis.) Lockheed has broken ground tor a 23.500.000 subsidiary plant to build 300-mile-an-hour bombers and other smaller factories are rising to build fighting and training planes and motors.
| Annenberg,
FOR ANNENBERG
Begins 3-Year Sentence Tomorrow for Evasion of Income Taxes.
CHICAGO, July 22 (U. P).—M. L. wealthy Philadelphia | publisher, surrendered to Federal authorities today to begin serving a three-year prison sentence for {income tax evasion. | U. 8. Marshal William H. Mec- | Donnel took custody of Annenberg (at an undisclosed, but prearranged {meeting place in Chicago. They | left immediately by automobile for | Lewisberg, Pa., where Annenberg ‘will be confined in the U. 8. Peni-’ tentiaryv. Mr. McDonnell's office said Annenberg and the officers [would spend the night at the Federal farm near Milan, Mich, and [would reach Lewisbherg tomorrow. Counsel for Annenberg, the immigrant hoy who acquired riches | through horse-racing information | publications, said the surrender was | made in private to avoid “the pes[tering of reporters and photogra= | phers.” “His health would not permit any more disturbances,” the lawyer said. Annenberg pleaded guilty last April to evasion of $1,217,296 of taxes for his income for 1936 from his Nationwide Race Information Services and publishing enterprises which include now the Philadelphia Inquirer His pleas for probation and stay of execution were denied last week.
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