Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 22 January 1941 — Page 11
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PER CENT FAVOR
LEASE OR LEND AID
Partisan Difference Missing
in Opinion of Rank and File
Voters, Poll Shows; Majerity View Help to Britain as Protection for U. S. |
By DR. GEORGE GALLUP Director, American Institute of Public Opinion
PRINCETON, N. J., Jan. 22.—President Roosevelt's
proposal to lease or lend war materials to the British, as
set forth in his defense message, by a majority of voters interviewed throughout the country |
in an Institute survey of public epinion.
WARNER NAMES INSPECTION AIDS
Franklin D’Olier and Gen. Frank Parker to Make Flight to Europe.
National American Legion Commander Milo J. Warner will be accompanied to Britain on his defense inspection mission by Franklin
D’Olier, New York, past command-
er, and Maj. Gen. Frank Parker, U. S. Army, retired. Commander Warner, who Yeceived State Depart- ” ment permission Jan. 18 for the defense study trip, ‘named his two assistants yesterday. Mr. DOlier, who was first national commander of the Legion, is president of the Pru- € dential Insur- "OM ia ance Co, New Mr. D’Olier York. Gen. Parker is a member of the -Legion’s national executive committee, representing the Philippine Islands Department, of which he is past commander. The three-man Legion commission will leave for Europe via PanAmerican Clipper around Feb. 1, debark at Lisbon, Portugal, and travel to London by plane. The State Department has approved the trip. The mission is desighed to study civilian defense methods, with emphasis to be placed on activities of the air raid warning and protection services. Particular attention also will be given to the defense program of the British Legion, an organization in Britain similar to the American Legion. While the mission has the approval of the State Department, it is entirely unofficial. Findings will be reported to the American Legion only. In a statement accom-=-panying the announcement of the assistants, — Commander Warner said: Gen. Parker “The Amer-~ fcan Legion’s long sustained interest in the national defense program is currently being expressed in a widespread effort to marshal civilian activities in the interest of an all-out national defense. “We have in mind supplementing our present efforts with additional plans for civilian defense based upon information our mission will be able to collect first hand in EngJand.” National defense registration day of the Legion's 1,078,119 members has been set for Feb. 22. Commander Warner has asked that on that day every Legionnaire fill out a guestionnaire so that there will be a complete index of the qualifications and talents of each man for national defense needs.
67 FIRMS GRANTED TAX AMORTIZATION
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (U.P.).— The Defense Commission announced today that 67 firms, which expanded their facilities to meet defense needs, have been granted special tax amortization privileges. The companies will be allowed to write off the cost of plant expansions, for tax purposes, over a fiveyear period. Rapid amortization is allowed if the expansions were “necessary in. the interests of national defense during the emergency period,” the Commission said. Several hundred firms have applied for certification. The list of firms, none from In-
"diana, which the Commission pub-
lished showed industry’s drive to break a bottleneck in machine tool production which recently threatened to impede the defense ‘pro-
gram,
ASK $600 FOR Ew | COUNTY PLAN BOARD
A $600 appropriation request for 8 newly organized Planning Board was considered by the County Council yesterday. No action, however, was taken. - : The request followed a plea from Irvington residents to County Commissioners that provision be made
to regulate new housing expected to] | result from the new Naval Ord-|| nance plant to be built on the East |
Side. Two new members, William Rioh- |! ardson of Perry Township and Her‘bert Riston of Wayne Township, were’named to the Planning Board.
TWO MEN CONFIRM
COMET DISCOVERY |,
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. Jan. 22 (U.
i | the following table shows::
the defense bill now being hotly debated.
Through a nation-wide interviewing staff the Institute put the following question to a cross-section of voters in every state: “If the British are unable to pay cash for war materials bought in this’ country, should oir Government lend or lease war materials to the British, to be p#id back in the same materials and other goods after the war is over?” Virtually complete returms show to date: | Supporters Far Ahead Approve .. ele ess 68% Disapprove ...... dese eiel 26 Undecided ...........0.0s 6 On this lease-lend issue, as on mary others connected with naonal defense, the Institute found no outstanding partisan; difference of opinion among the rank and file of voters. Willkie voters throughout the [country reached in the survey are |in substantial agreement with Roosevelt voters on” thig subject, as
Demo crats. 4% 20 6
Republicans 62%
Approve sessed DiSApProve «...... 92 U
ndecided ........| 6 Seen as Protection
Other Institute studiés in recent weeks have found the rank and file of Republicans and Democrats substantially agreed that England should be aided even at the risk of war, and that the country’s future safety depends| on a Brifish victory. The rank and fille of both parties, however, oppose war. The chief reason why the majority of voters favor the lease-lend plan is that anything iwhich helps England will serve to “keep the war in Europe” and away from our shores. “England is fighting our batjle,” is a 5s a typical comment.
RIPPLE POST DFFIGE TO OPEN NEXT MONTH
The recently completed $85,000 new home for the Broad Ripple branch of the Indianapolis postoffice’ wil lbe opened for business on or shortly after Feb. 1, Postmaster Adolph Seidensticker announced today. If The new branch, a ole story brick trimmed structure, | lacks only a few finishing touches including bronze installations, fo 1nake it complete, Mr. Sidensticker said. Shipments of bronze trimmings hag been delayed by prior national defense needs, but arrival of the shipment is expected within a few days. There will be no formal ceremcnies, although George 2, Thompson, station supervisor since 1934, said he will hold | an open house during which visitors may inspect the various departments in the new structure. The new branch is located on rented property at 821 E. 64 st.
Advertises His
Pride as| Citizen
‘4 | SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 22 (U. P.).—Hermogines | Sorria Corpuz was so pleased when he received his first citizenship papers that he purchased space in a daily newspaper’s classified) section to tell gbout it. He also ran his picture with the ad. The notice: “I, Hermogines Sorria Corpuz, am very happy to- become a citizen of the United Stetes forever.” | “To the people of the U. 8. A. and my honorable chiefs: “The above picture is of Mr. Hermogines Sorria Corpuz, now residing at 1360 Ellis 86, Sen Francisco, Cal, with my first citisenship papers for the U. S. A. 1 am willing to co-dperste in lawful work and to do my part always as a citizen of the U. 8. A.
is indorsed in principle
This does not necessarily | mean that the public approves §
Pleads for sh 03
Pointing out Britain's urgent need of additional shipping, Eve Curie, daughter of the faned discoverer of radium, declared: “There is no use in this iremendous production of supplies without. transportation and I don’t think the Eiitish aan keep on forever ‘transporting all this to Europe in their own ships.” Her comment was made when, as pictured above, she recently landed in New York from Londcn for a lecture tour.
3 WPA TRIALS BEGIN MONDAY
Kortepeter, Eickhoff Jefferson Accused of Latior Diversion.
. Three defendants under Federal indictment on charges of conspiracy to defraud the Government by diverting WFA labor and funds from approved projects to private property are scheduled to go cn trial in Federal Court at 2 p. m. Monday. They are Carl F. Kortepeter, former Marion: County WPA ¢o-ordina-tor; Arthur F. Eickhoff, banker and Eickhoff Realty Co. president, and Charles E. Jefferson, contractor and former Flood Control Board member. The trial of two other defendants —Arthur V. Brown, Indianapolis banker, and Miss Elizabetn Claypool —jointly named with Koitepeter in a separate indictment, has been postponed because of the illness of Mr. Brown.
Koriepeter Faces Term
Kortepeter already is facing an 18-month term in a Federal penitentiary as the result of his conviction in IDecember, 193%, together with his father-in-law, Gurney G. Derbyshire, Southport, iri a similar gase, Derbyshire was sentenced to a year and a day in prison. The Circuit Court of Appeals at Chicago recently affirmed the conviction of Kortepeter and Derbyshire. A mandate affirming the conviction of Derbyshire was received by the Federal Court Clerk yesterday but the issuance of a ‘warrant for his arrest to begin serving his sentence was delayed beczuse of the absence ¢i Federal Judge Robert C. Baltzell.
and
Baltzell in Chicago Judge Baltzell is in Chicago serving with the Circuit Court of Appeals and is not expectzd back before Friday or Saturday, The appeals court withheld issuance of a mandate in Kortepeter’s case until ter his new trial starting Monday. If the mandate had been issued now, it would have been necessary to take him to prison at ones then return him here for the ria
STATE CONGIL CONCILIATOR CONFERS AT AUBURN
, AUBURN, Ind, Jan. 22 (U. P). —Officials of the Rieke Meta] Products Co. will meet today with State Labor Mediator Louis Meisel and representatives of siriking employees, Ww. E. Whitaker, Ft, ‘Wayne, field representative for the Steel Workers Organizing Committee (C. I. 0.) also will confer, although company
the union represents employees.
From all those who either reject pr appreciate my gervice I shall be glad to hear,” ||
mss "REICK, LIFELONG "RESIDENT, IS DEAD
| Miss Katherine J. Reick, a resicent of Indianapolis all her life, died today at her home, 3356 Park Ave., after an illness of one year. {| She was a member of the Altenheim and is survived by one brother, Edward C. Reick of Indianapolis. Services will be at 3 ». m. Friday at the -Flanner & Buchanan Mortuavy in charge of the FHev. W. A. Shullenberger., Slat will be in Crown Hill.
| BOSTON, Jan. 92 (U, P.).—Mrs. Ruth E. Steadman, 26, Harvard Business School | secretary and wife
iss confessedd that she killed her arried lover, Robert G. Emery, 26, Natick real estate dealer, and then attempted to commit suicide because of their inability to wed, police said.
P.)—Harvard Observatory officlals| The attractive blond, recovering at
said today that discovery of a comet Friday by Clarence L. Friend |, of Escondido, Cal, had received confirmation ‘from ‘two sources. Dr. George Van Biesbroeck of the University of Chicago and E. J. Reese of Uniontown, Pa. verified the gaseous body as appearing low ‘in the northwestern sky near the spot where the Cunningham comet ‘first was sighted. Dr. Van Biesbroeck said the comet was invisible
a hospital from an overdose - of sleeping tablets, ‘was reperted in “good” condition today. Police said 8 murder warrant against her would be sought. | The tragedy was discovered late yesterday when & - chiraney-sweep, peering through & window of Mrs. teadman’s West End apartment, Sew a man on the flcor. He found, Emery dead and Mrs. Steadman unconscious in bed. Mrs. Steadman gave Emery 15
to the naked Sve, ut % could be seen
g tablets,
part of a recentlyjability.”
. Mr, Whitaker said yesterday the
|S. W. O. C. has not authorized ac-
tion of approximately 150 strikers and demonstrators, sympathizers from Fi, Wayne, who
plant, protesting the alleged layoff of 31 eraployees. Production has been continued by 64 employees, mniostly women, who have been escorted in and out of the plant by police and 25 deputized citizens. | Management officials announced 18 employees dismissed because of slack work, would be recalled Thursday. They said seven employees | charged with holding a unionization meeting during working hours, would not be rehired.
Secrefaly Confesses Killing
Lover She Couldn't Merry
purchabed supply of 200, in a glass of milk, according to authorities, and as he became unconscious, tied a rope about his deck and strangled
bf a Pittsburgh insurance executive, him.
“We were both married,” Mrs. Steadman told police. “I couldn’t live without him. [ loved him. I intended to do away with him and then Kill myself.” Mrs, Steadman (said she met Emery at a Needham house party last Jiine and fell ih love with him at first sight. She left her husband in Pittsburgh and secured employment it Harvard when the fall term opened, Emery’s wife said he left home Jan. 13 with $1 in his pocket. Mrs. Steadman, who, graduated with her husband f ;. Needham High School in 1931, was described in ther classhook a5 noted for her “vivacity, blondness and athletic
officials ¢laim they have no proof]
reinforced byl.
have kept a 24-hour vigil at the],
"KIWANIS PRESIDENT
URGES AID. TO BRITAIN
DETROIT, Jan. 22 -(U. P.).— Mark A. Smith, president of Kiwanis International, called last night for speed in furnishing Great Britain with war materials and forecast a future world of “justice and fair play.” Mr. Smith, of Thomason, Ga. spoke at a 26th anniversary observance of Kiwanis’ founding here.
He skirted the controversial lendlease bill before Congress but declared: “Everyone of us wants to see England victorious, and if England is fighting our war, then we should not be dilatory in furnishing her with the necessary supplies.” The nation, he said, has “approached the zero hour” in nizing the “task of bringing victory for those who see life as a spiritual adventure and not merely a blind will to live.” He said that Kiwanians will cooperate fully in American defense measures and in aid to Britain.
‘At daylight today, 50 canvastopped olive drab Army trucks fired up their motors at the Motor Armory, 2015 8. Pennsylvania St. and in a few minutes crept away in convoy. - Inside each truck was heavy equipment and soldiers. It was the first contingent of the 38th Division—new Federalizeq guardsmen—to leave for a year’s training at Camp Shelby, Miss. The “advance guard” of the Division’s 12,000 men and officers was composed of Companies A and B. of the 113th Quartermaster Regiment—the chief supply unit for the 38th. The men in these two companies along with the rest of the division
recog-| were mustered into Federal service
Friday and are pausing only 1or physical examinations and to pack equipment before trekking to service as regular Army troops, From now until Sunday night, additional Division troops will be
leaving for the South, both by
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Truck convoys, in most instances, will make two overnight stopovers en route. The Quartermaster units which left today will make their first bivouac at Salem, Ill.
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Gen. Tyndall plans to leave by motor on Monday, while his staff will leave over the week-end.
REPORT U. S. GRAVES/
IN BOMB TEST AREA
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (U. P). —The State Department said last night that, as a result of newspaper inquiries, it is investigating reports that American World War graves near Romagne, France, may lie within an area reportedly to be set aside as a German bomb practice range. A Department spokesman who disclosed the investigation declined to reveal what newspapers had submitted the inquiries. Diligent inquiries concerning the reports have been made by diplomatic representatives of this GovSiliinent in France, the spokesman said. Romagne is approximately 30 miles from Sedan, near the Belgian border in occupied France.
UTLEY TO LECTURE. ON FOREIGN AFFAIRS
Clifton M. Utley,. widely known as an authority on international affairs, will speak on “Current World Afairs” at 8:15 p. m. Friday in the World War Memorial Auditorium. This will be the second .in Mr. Utley’s series of lectures under auspices of the Indianapolis League of Women Voters. Director of the Chicago © cil on Foreign Relations, Mr. Utley has’ spoken here several times. He has traveled extensively in Europe. He discusses foreign fair at 8:15 p. m. each Tuesday over WGN, Chicago, and on Jan. 12 debated Philip LaFollette, former Governor of Wisconsin, on all-out aid to Britain, on the University of Chicago’s Round Table of the Air. Tickets for his lecture here, which will include a discussion of events de= veloping day by day in Europe an of our foreign policy, are available’ at the League of Women Voters headquarters in the Illinois Build= ing, ror may be obtained at the Spink-Arms Hotel the evening of the lecture.
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