Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 September 1940 — Page 2

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~ LEGION DEMANDS BRIDGES OUSTING

U. S. Asked to Deny Mails to Subversive Groups, Ban Organizations Which Use Names of Foreign Saunjfies, Hoosier Speaks.

BOSTON, Sept. 2

‘use of the mails to un-Amer-ican organizations and to outlaw all groups whose titles include names of foreign countries.

for a ban on “foreign language radio programs,” a law against publication of matter which. tends to create antagonism between religions and races, required registration of members of all so-called subversive groups, and denial of the use of all publi¢ buildings to subversive organizations or allied groups.

Bigger FBI Urged The report, approved without a record vote, also indorsed the Dis Committee and asked extension of "its scope, and urged an increase in the agent personnel of the Federal Bureau. of Investigation. Milwaukee. was awarded the 1941 convention, to be held Sept. 15-18. inclusive. °

Donald Dushane of Indianapolis, Ind. president of the National Education Association, asked for increased support of and teachers to encourage them to do their full part in saving and perpetuating democracy. He outlined five “pressing needs” that included more money in sparsely settled communities; better trained personnel; new buildings and equipment; protection against minority group pressure and unjust discharge of teachers, and | public confidence, encouragement | and protection. Urges Backing for Britain

President William Green of the American Federation of Labor told the convention that “so long as the Battle of Britain is being fought, there will be no Battle of Amer-

schools

5 (U. P.).—The American Legion resolved today that So Bridges, West Coast C. I. O. leader, |} should be deported and demanded. specific bans against all activities of subversive groups ‘in the United States. In approving the report of its Americanism committee, the 22d National Convention also adopted resolutions to ban

Other resolutions approved called |

pray, as peace-loving people, that we may he spared the ravages of war,” the American people never= theless feel that a British victory in Europe is vital to this nation’s own security, Mr. Green said in an address oyer the Mutual network. “It would seem logical and sound for the people of the United States to extend to Great Britain and her heroic army and navy all support possible short of war,” he added. “The triumph of democracy means the preservation of, liberty, freedom and the American way of life. The triumph | of totalitarianism means dictatorship, regimentation, the control of the individual and his activities by the state, and the destruction of freedom of assemblage, freedom of press, freedom of speech and the right to worship in accordance with the dictates of conscience.”

Calls for Unity

Mr. Green called for national unity during the present emergency, saying that it is “imperative that those who are devoted to the cause

C0-0P AIRPORTS FOR SMALL CITIES URGED

Times Special "BRAZIL, Ind., Sept. 25.—Neighboring small communities should forget their normal rivalries and combine to establish co-operative airports as a national defense move, Irving Fauvre told the Rotary Club here today. Mr. Fauvre, Indianapolis member of the Civil Aviation Committee -of Indiana, suggested that the ports could be 300 acres to start with but that sites should allow for expansion. “The landing speeds of combat Army and Navy planes are from 125 to 150 miles an hour, and distance is. required for landing,” he said. “All communities now building air-

of democracy and justice should stand together, united against the common foe.” He again pledged A. F. of L. cooperation in the national rearmament program and conscription, but urged that every precaution be taken to guard the jobs, health and future security of drafted men for military training. Thousands packed the two and a half mile route along which some

{ca For that reason, and although “we

100,000 uniformed marchers passed yesterday. Two men died, two score

suffered serious injuries and approx-

imately 1000 were given first aid

treatment for minor ailments before

the littered streets of downtown Boston achieved comparative quiet at 1 a. m. today.

ports should realize that since the

contemplated fleet of 50,000 planes

they must be kept somewhere.” Maj. J. R. Culleton, U. S. Army, stationed in Indianapolis, explained

the qualifications for enlistment in the Air Corps.

Mrs. Cecilia Wenz, Indianapolis (left), national treasurer; Mrs. William Corwith Center, N. Y,, and Mrs. Gwendolyn Wiggin MacDowell, Storm City, Iowa, national Secretary, attending the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at Boston.

Back to College At Age of 33

ANNAPOLIS, Md., Sept. 25 (U. P.). — Paul Mellon, 33-year-old banker-industrialist son of the late Andrew W. Mellon, was enrolled today at St. John’s College, third oldest in the United States, to experiment in the !fundamental, old-fashioned methods of

learning.” Mr. Mellon, who holds degrees from Yale and Cambridge (England) Universities, registered as a freshman for four yeats of study under the college's empiric technique—the 100 book system—in an effort to “make up to some extent gaps” in his education. Under the St. John’s program, adopted three years ago, students must duplicate the experiments which pioneering scientists used to test their discoveries and must wrestle with theories as expounded by the original teachers of philosophy. The course is-based on 100 books which are studied and discussed during the four years.

THE INDIANAPOLIS TIMES Indidnapolis Woman at Session . . .

SGHRIGKER'S STAND GITED BY LARRABEE

Times Special . WASHINGTON, Sept. 25. — Rep. William H. Larrabee (D. Ind.), today used Lieut. Gov. Henry L.

Schricker’s indorsement of Federal old age pensions to urge passage of the General Welfare Bill before Congressional adjournment, The bill provides minimum Federal pension payments of $30 per month and a masimum of $60. Rep. Larrabee is a member of the special steering committee pushing the measure. Mr. SchricKer’s experience as a State Legislator ' and Lieutenant Governor will give great weight to his conclusions Rep. Larrabee predicted,

HIGH SCHOOI. JUNIOR KILLED FT. WAYNE, Ind, Sept. 25 (U. P.).—Jack Forbing, 15, junior at South Side High School, died today from the wound of a rifle bullet reportedly inflicted wh-n he was cleaning the gun. |

(center), Rockville

40 ard 8 Takes to Boat .

This boat float of Post 545 of Sturgis, Mich., was one of the floats in the 40 and 8 parade which touched off a week of celebration by

the Legionnaires in Boston.

Golden Wedding and Half Century Here Celebrated

Just five decades ago Mr. and Mrs. A. G. White said “I do,” and came from Memphis, Tenn. to Indianapolis to make their fortune. Last night, just 50 years from the day they packed their belongings and came to the Hoosier capital, Mr. and Mrs. White shook hands and exchanged greetings with more than 100 of their friends who helped celebrate the golden wedding anniversary at the Fountain Square Christian Church. Their seven children joined in the celebration. Mr. White, who is 80, retired in 1906 from his position as passenger agent conductor for the Pennsylvania Railroad, and has spent the years in developing his garden at their home, 1317 Olive St. Residents of the South ‘Side - for the past 50 years, the Whites do not lack for company or for friendliness. Mrs. White, who is 68, is busy just

keeping track of her children, 10

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WEDNESDAY. SEPT. 25, 1940

. GARNER RETURN STILL MYSTERY

“| Adjournment Hope Dim in

Face of Crisis in Far East.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 256 (U. P), —YVice President John N. Garner's unexplained decision te return 0 Washington coincided today Fy Congressional rebellion again * journment and steady worsening of the international situation in Europe, Africa and Asia. ‘ Reports circulated in some quarters that Mr. Garner had been asked by President Roosevelt to interrupt a vacation at: his Uvalde, Tex., home dnd come back to the Capital for conferences on matters of “high policy.” There was no confirmation of them from the White House. Mr. Garner started here yesterday. As he hastened back to Washing= ton, Administration leaders in both Senate and House admitted hopes for an early adjournment were slim in view of the Wwerld situation.

Test of U. S. Views Seen

Meanwhile, officials received with reserve today reports that Japan and Germany had agreed in principle to a defensive alliance. They did not doubt that there was diplomatic collaboration between

grandchildren and three great-

grandchildren. Mr. White has maintained his civic-mindedness. Past chief of the Royal Order of Railroad Conductors, he is also chairman of the elders of the Fountain Square Church. In the basement assembly hall of the church the friends of the Whites gathered amongst high-piled presents and banks of basketed flowers. After 50 years, amidst their children and their children’s children, their cup of happiness was full.

DE-ICERS FOR DAM

SPOKANE, Wash. Sept. 25 (U. P.).—Twenty-three induction-heat-ing transformers have been purchased for use at Grand Coulee Dam. Important duty of the transformers will be to de-ice the steel plates against which will ride the gates controlling the flow of water

the two countries, but -xegarded Shanghai reports of an agreement in principle on an alliance—to be= come effective in event of AngloAmerican collaboration in the Far East—as a trial balloon to test opinion in the rest of the world, particularly the United States. : Such a pact, -it was said, would throw Japan openly into war with Great Britain, and certainly would aggravate her strained relations with the United States.

Officials Concerned

Authoritative sources here agreed that the reports constituted a joint effort, by Japan and Germany to divert American attention, especially in South America and the Far East. They also felt that the

. | rumors were precipitated by reports

that the United States and Great Britain were considering American use of the British naval base at Singapore. State Department officials here were - plainly concerned over events in French Indo-China. President Roosevelt declined to discuss the situation at his press conference

over the dam.

yesterday.

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