Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 January 1941 — Page 18

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‘This is a partial text of

: vernor Schricker’s address before a joint session of the

General Assembly today:

We are assembled today as the chosen representatives of a gres people, and I welcome this opportunity to appear before you as one who shares the responsibilities of state government, and also as one ‘who is anxious to co-operdte with you in developing a wholesome and beneficial legislative program. We do not meet, I' trust, as blooc- , thirsty gladiators in a - political arena, but rather as conscientious. patriotic men and women who seek only to protect and promote the general welfare of our people. Our political fervor, which played such an important part in our call to this duty, must now be translated into a combined effort to solve successfully the many problems confront: ing us in this session. ...

many and serious problems which have confronted our state govern: ment in recent years, but I do not wish to dwell at length on the past, except as I deem it to be closely related to the problems of the future. Since my own introduction to the responsibilities of state gov:

days of January, 1933, we have wit- . nessed a steady, and, at times, alarming expansion in the services of this government to its people. Many departures were made from the old established order, but it is

well to remember that practically]:

ry of them resulted from unfortunte conditions and the increasing demands of our people. . . . Great and increasing financiegl burdens, in the nature of school support, welfare allowances and institutional care were laid in the lap of state Government during succeeding sessions, and they remain today a very definite and unavoidable portion of our joint responsibilities. The record of this period speaks for itself, and while it may be far from perfect, it does embrace certain well established and imimensely beneficial state services that canriot and must not be impaired in the future, -

TAXATION

: We enter upon our duties in this Bession with a full realization of our problem respecting adequate revenues and a balanced budget for the

Another Year Dawns

At this dawn of another year, we sol“emnly reaffirm our. pledge of sympathetic service to those in need. And it is our fervent wish that 1941 may bring peace and happiness into homes of all.

ensuing biennium, and 1 respectfully caution you that this Is not only a major undertaking but also an imperative necessity. I share lwith you a strong desire for rigid

land honest economy in every de-

partment of state government. . . .

‘We are jointly A interested and pledged to avoid the introduction of any new tax measures. Wg also share a joint desire to work out a more equitable distribution pf our present tax load. T earnestly invite your cles¢ study of our present Gross Incoirie Tax Law, and warmly recommend such readjustment as will remove the inequalities now imposed upon the retail merchant and service groups. I also direct your atfention to the present intangible tax law of our state, not with any thought of in-

wider and more effective enforce-|: ment of this. . . legislation. I also desire to "point out that our present tax limitation laws , . . have resulted in annual tax reductions amounting to -several 1nillions of dollars. These laws, arid especially their important provisions for “z,ppeal, petition, and protest” in the matter of tax 6 adjustment, should be sacredly preserved ...1I also recommend that the present state tax rate should not be increased. Your attention is also respectfully directed to the antiquated &nd inequitable poll tax laws of our state. These’ obsolete statutes are unfair . and I express the earnest desire that this session . . . will find it both desirable and possible to free our people from the imposition of these laws. I recommend that we redeem our pledge for the enactment of the law calling for the re-assessinenf of real property and that [this important work be done in 1941 and each four years thereafter. I also recommend that the schedule for this statewide undertaking, formulated by the State Board of Tax Commissioners, be adopted. , . . I strongly recommend the retention of the gasoline tax af its present rate . , .

EDUCATION

The strength and defense of an ¢nlightened democracy depend upon its system of learning. The continuation of this influence becomes & common cause. . . . The education of childhood has significance beyond the boundaries of any local community. In my opinion, when a corporation has reached the limit of its ability to provide for its educational needs it is the responsibility of the government fo insure standard program of education. The present state tuition support pf $700 for each teabhihg unit musi pe continued. . | At present we are engaged in a fense training program intrustec our schools by the Federal GovRe We intend to prove the ability of our Indiana schools to

we shall co-operate filly with the

Natiohal Defense Progra.

| We are committed to the training of all handicapped individuals and the rehabilitation of every crippled child. It is my conviction that Indiana, like other progressive states, should provide basal textbooks from stafe funds, selected by 4 non-partisan Board of Textbook Cornmissionei's and furnished free to every school child. . . . My recomtnendation is that the distribution of state aid for

jifree textbooks be mace on a cath

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per capita basis, that the funds be made inviolate, and that a beginning of this program in the first four grades of our schools be instiied w with the opening of school in 1... Under our present laws the State Board of - Education. is composed of

|the Superintendent of Public Ia- | struction, the Governo:, Lieutenant-

‘| Governor and six additional persons

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recommendation that neithsr the | (3overnor nor the Lieutenant-Gov-] ernor have - membership on this hoard; that a new law.be.c¢nacted setting up an eight-member| board, six members of whom are zctively engaged . in educational work, and that the State Superintencient of Public Initruction be the chairman and ex-officio member of thi; board with full power to participat: in its deliberations. Not more then four members of. the hoard shall be adherents o! any one politica! party.

UNEMPLOYMENT | COMPENSATION |

The special sesison of the Legislature in March, 1936; adopied as a part of the Social Security Program + « thé Indiana. Unemployment Compens: tion law conforming in all respects to Federal requirements, including a merit plan. ... |

Desirable amendments weye made to the law by the 1937 Legislature, the speciil session of 1938 and the session ol 1939 for the benefit of both employers and employ es, and better administration. The|law requires th: Unemployment ((ompensation Board to make recorimendations foi! needed changes. This Board is made up of a rerresentative of umployers and eéraployees. Early in 1940 the Board . . . eliminated from ‘contribution liability” wages paid to each individual in excess of $3000 per calendar year. This chenge saved employers approximatily one million dcllars for 1940 and the saving will amount to about $1 200,000 for 1941 snd 1942. . « » That, provision should be written into‘the law.

| prescribed percentages of ‘heir an-

|serve aciounts may be reduced to

meet this national emergency and]

| of cur institutions for the ‘care: of

| stat: institutions, which program is

The besic principle of the merit or experience rating provisions of the law, whereby contribution rates to employers who keep certain

nual payroll in their respéctive re-

certain prescribed contribution rates, lends itself to an incentive for stabilizet. employment, a basic principle originally desired. The sjiecial session of 1938 postponed tlie penalty contribiition rate of 3.7 per cent for employers failing to meet )r maintain certain balances in their reserve account, until Jan, 1, 1941. This provision cen be further poitponed until 194: 5 without injury ti the fund. . The Unemployment, Con \pensation Board ii recommending fo the Assembly changes in -defini, tions with respect 0 employment, wages, etc., which will conform to similar definitions urider the taxing provisions of the Fed¢ral Social Securiiy Act and of the Federal Unemployment In‘surance Act. There has been some confusicn due to’ discrepancies in these definitions, but the suggested changes | will clarify these matters and expedite reporting procedure by employers. The Ioard is also recommending that the waiting period—a provision in all .the 51 laws of that many jurisdiciions—be reduced from two weeks to one week. . . . In orier to bring our law in line with adjoining states . . . the weekly benefit amount and the ‘total number of ‘veeks should be increased in both réspects. A maximum of $16 per week for 16 weeks will result in approximately $650,000 more per year. .... The Board also recoramends the employsr coverage be @:xtended to employ:rs of four or more workers beginning Jan. 1, 1942] This will provide, unemployment insurance protection to about 95,000 additional worker: . . . and bring into the system about 18,500 more Employers. I heartily and enthusiastically concur | in all of thg foregoing recomriendations of th¢ Unemployment , Compensation [Board and earnes! ly request your junited support. . . » |

SOCIAL SECURITY

the buildings, it is impossible to render the services to these people to which they are entitled and which the citizens of Indiana do expect unless provision is made for adequate and competent personnel. {New programs have been started in our mental” hospitals, such as, the metrazol and :insulin treatments for ‘dementia’ praecox,; and these treatments have’ proven their value without question, yet they require trained medical people as well as a trained nursing staff. Educational and . training programs have ‘been developed in both the Ft. Wayne State School .and the new Muscatatuck Colony, ‘and in the penal institutions, educational and vocational training programs are now in the process of being developed. Classifications, involving thé services of psychiatrists and psychologists, have been established and are proving their value. All of these programs require the services of trained and skilled people, and this at a time when it is becoming increasingly difficult to recruit them. The salary schedule for the employees in our State institutions is comparatively lower and the hours are much longer than in industry. I am confident that if we were able to procure competent employees for the various State institutions it will be necessary, at least, for us to assure these employees . . . some security in their positions. There should be some assurance that every

factorily performs his task will retain "his job regardless of which political party is in’ power. Therefore, I shall appoint bipartisan boards of trustees to our State institutions and place the responsibility of selecting the employees directly with the superintendents in charge upon the advice and consent of the board. The subject of selection of personnel in our State institutions is one that should be given serious consideration by this Legislature. I favor any plan that will promote the selection: of employees capable of :doing the -tasks required, and insuring to these employees permanency of their positions just so long as they render Sompetent .and satisfactory service.

LABOR

One of the most important functions of our State Government is the promotion ‘of industrial peace, and the development of harmonious relationship between capital, and labor. ‘The enactment of the law creating the Division of - Labor by the 1937 session of the Legislature marked a milestone along this direction. We are all proud of the achievements of this newly created department in. our State Government, whose effective functioning has placed the State of Indiana in the envious position of - leadership among the industrial Sates of the nation. ‘The percentage of man hours lost as against man hours worked, due to industrial disputes, is the lowest in those industrial states. . . . The Division of Labor has been hampered by insufficient funds and I strongly recommend . . . that it be granted an increase in its appropriation. . . . I strongly recommend that sympathetic consideration be given to all problems of labor within our state and that the substantial gains made by the working men and women in recent sessions be preserved: and protected. I also recommend that thoughtful consideration be given to Labor's plea for a State Wage and Hour law, liberation of the Workmen’s Compensation laws, and to provide for a public counsellor and such other measures as will improve

"|labor’s position in Indiana.

eo oI am fully awsr that the cost of carrying on this wélfare program requires financial sacrifices on the pert of the taxpayers of our state | . . yet should I have any criticisin of the program it would be diriccted toward the inadequacy of the awards in several of our communities. I heve stated on meny osendions that I favor the ameniment of the Welfai'e Act to enable the State . to mect the provision} of a recent amendment to the Federal Social’ Securiiy Act that provides reimburseraent' by the Federal Government of a maximum of $20 per aged recipitnt, ‘The maximum - amount that vie are permitted to contribute from tate and local fiinds is $15. I would change this am jount to equal the contribution of the Federal Government, which would raise the maxirium ‘from $30 1% $40.

' CHILD WELFARE

Thi: welfare of tle children in this state should be ‘he concern of every citizen. This is, particularly true at the present time, since it is 80° nicessary that ail children be prepered for responsible citizenship in a democracy. In spite of the economj: depression of the last decade, which affected adversely the lives of thousands of - children, many gaing have been mad¢ in the care of dependent, ‘neglected! and handicapped children in this state. These gaini should be se feguarded and strerigthened, . . . | STATE INSTITUTIONS

FOr a great number of years most

thes? people ; were | greatly — overcrovided. .-. . Foriunately for Indiaria, the Legislatule in the special

session of 1938 mace provision for||

a ‘large building program in our

now completed. . + +» With the con pletion ' of . this building prograin, Indiana can truthfully be

proud of her physical plants, but| the completion of these buildings| present another pigs in which I|

am deeply concernecl. I am confident of the opinion that regardless of

‘the number, size and equipment. of|.

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INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

In recent months Indiana - has been favored by the location of five new defense industries with developments valued at more than $100,000,000, at points selected by the War Industries Board of Control. - We are highly pleased that these and many defense contracts have come to .the industries of Indiana, but we should be mindful of the fact that the prosperity of the State also depends upon an:ordered and steady development of Deacetime industries as well. In the pas! Yew yesrs many important new ustries have been located in Indiana and their representatives have stated frankly that besides being impressed by the fact that the Hoosier State is the center of population, they have been favorably impressed with the operations of our tax, our labor conciliation, and our police and public safety laws. Therefore, I believe, that in looking to the future, we should be encouraged in our legislative deliberations to make Indiana, more and more, an attractive state for: the location of new industries and the

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STATE PUBLICITY

that all appointees for this service be selected on a merit basis. . . .

means by the Division of State Publicity since the last meeting of the General Assembly. . . . I recommend - that the y Fpropriation for this Division be given thoughtful and sympathetic sonsideration in your deliberations.

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PUBLIC SAFETY

- Problems relating to public safety have arisen in, the state during the last ‘year which cannot be ignored. After more than two years of reduction in traffic deaths on our. highways, fatalities have begun to show a marked increase in 1940. . “This is a deplorable condition and deserves our serious ‘attention. We also face the responsibility of supplying added protection to the several sections of our state where munition plants. have located and where thousands of our people are now employed. . . . * For the control and solution of most of these problems we must rely upon the Indiana State Police. The record of this Department for efficiency and service has. won the respect and confidence of our people, but I fear . that the inadequate strength of their numbers imperils the success of our safety program. . + It is generaly recognized that our present force of approximately], 225 men is insufficient to cope with these problems, and I earnestly recommend a substantial increase in their numerical strength during the next two years... . I have a very personal interest in the Indiana State Police. It was my privilege in the General Assembly of 1935 to present and secure the passage of the law under which this Department has. made rapid strides and is now operating. The law created a bi-partisan board for its management, and also provided for the enlistment of the personnel under a merit system. I am strongly in favor of continuing this policy in the future, and will do my utmost to keep the Department free from political influence during my term of office. It shall be my recommendation to the State Police Board that all enlistments be made strictly on a merit basis and no thought be given to the political complexion of any applicant. ‘In connection with the whole program of Public Safety, I strongly urge your favorable consideration of proposed legislation for the establishment of an adequate State Guard, the creation of a Defense Council, an Act to Protect Property, and a measure entitled the Sabotage Prevention Act.

COMMISSION ON INTERSTATE CO-OPERATION

It has become increasingly important in recent years for our state to maintain close contacts with governments- of all other states into which the products of Indiana and her citizens travel. Through the Commission of Interstate Co-opera-tion, which is largely representative of the legislative branch of government, we have been able to remove many existing trade barriers and to adjust many misunderstandings, both as to laws and their administration which have existed among the several states. . . . I recommend that a ‘sufficient appropriation be made to provide for the future service of this agency.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE COMMISSION

I have. given serious thought to the problems arising out of state supervision of the alcoholic beverage industry and its, responsibility in connection with the administration’ of the excise and. beverage laws. I am persuaded that we have a law in Indiana that recommends itself in many respects above the laws of other states on this subject. The thing IT am mostly concerned about at this time is honest and rigid enforcement of our law. To this end, I wish to subscribe to the

partisan board with full power to choose its subordinates in that department. I also recommend that the en-

ment be placed on a bi-partisan basis, after the plan now in force in other State departments, and

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HOME RULE

It shall be my purpose as Governor fo respect and preserve the duties and powers of local self-gov- |’ ernment in al lof its relations to our people. Home Rule, as we. choose to call it, has played an important part in the development of our state and nation, and its essential responsibilities rust be preserved. The phenomenal development of motor vehicle transportation has laid a corresponding ‘problem in the laps of our county, town and city governments. I trust. this Legislature will find it possible to work out a satisfactory distribution of street and highway funds on a basis that will do justice to all of these local units.

In considering the problems of our cities and towns, I would recommend sympathetic consideration of such acts as will encourage public ownership of utility service, and also direct your attention to the imperative need of recodifying the city and town laws of our state. A study committee should be appointed for this purpose with the thought of submitting a full report to the nextg General Assembly. | It is apparent to all that the trucking industry, during the past few years, has developed into one of the major industries of our state. . I recommend that this industry receive sympathétic consideration in the enactment of an equitable weight tax law, and also in the simplification of the present certification laws under which they operate. I strongly recommend that provisions be made for extending the time for the purchase of motor vehicle license plates to March 1 of each year.

STATE-WIDE PRIMARY

I am persuaded that a great majority of people in Indiana favor a state-wide primary for the nomination of all state officials, and it is my recommendation that such an act be passed in this session. I also suggest a careful study of our present primary and election laws with the idea of strengthening and clarifying these laws in every way possible. I strongly urge the strengthening of the Corrupt Practices Act and the enactment of a measure that will place a limit on the spending of state and county political committees.

RECODIFICATION OF CRIMINAL CODE

The Criminal Code of Indiana is such a patch-work of conflicting laws that many of our jurists are experiencing great difficulty in determining what the statues really mean. Eminent jurists have repeatedly pointed out the defects in our present code and suggested that a recodification is important and necessary. I recommend that you

mittee for: that purpose with instructions to submit a full report to the next General Assembly.

REORGANIZATION OF STATE GOVERNMENT

The Reorganization Act of 1933 has been a matter of political controversy almost from the day of its passage, There are those among

you who have repeatedly promised the repeal of this act, and others who doubt the wisdom of some of its provisions. Common honesty prompts me to say that I belong to the latter group. I do not question the honesty of purpose of those who sponsored this legislation, but it is my conclusion that the act does not lend itself to a real stabilization of state government. Extraordinary power has been delegated to the Chief Executive by this act over appointments in other departments of state government. . . . It is my honest conviction | that we should return to the former standards of state government, maintained for many years prilor to the Reorganization Act, and I pledge my co-operation to that end. I am not unmindful of the fact that certain reorganization bills have heen introduced in this session, having the unmistakable purpose of humiliating and- embarrassing the present Chief Executive | of our state, This may be accomplished, but'I warn you with great earnestness that no self-respecting citizen of Indiana will ever wish to serve his state as Governor under

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such disparaging conditions. I do not crave dictatorial power during my administration. I do not wish to invade the rights of other elected officials. But I feel it my duty to speak for the constitutional rights and prerogatives of the Executive Department. I have taken the solemn oath to faithfully execute the laws of our state. This cannot be ‘accomplished ‘with errand-boy authority. There will be other Gov= ernors in Indiana after I am gone, and I speak for them as well as for myself.

We are not here for selfish political purposes. Our ari as I have pointed out in the beginning, runs directly to more than three and a half millions of people. They look to us for a perpetuation of honest, economical and wholesome government in Indiana. I give you my solemn pledge that it shall be my purpose- to work with you and not against you in am honorable discharge of this plain duty. °

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