Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 4 February 1941 — Page 2

SABOTAGE P. PROGRAM

By NOBLE REED

A sudden barrage of speeches and formal statements defending the Republican “decentralization” bills in the Legislature have been showered over Indiana in the last

few days.

Climaxing these was a statement

Millis, (R. Campbellsburg) in

He charged that the Republicans’ program, ‘designed

to carry out the mandate of the people,” has been the target of “an organized effort to sabotage the will of the peo-

the House yesterday.

ties distribution would be interrupted. He said that free lunches to needy school children would be continued. Rep. Millis said that “operation

by Rep. Frank T.

ple.” ? “Methods which are contrary to all recognized standards are being used to snipe and delay and defeat ‘the progress of that program,” he charged. : : Cites G. O. P. Bills

a Rep. Millis referred to the bills providing for G.O.P.-controlled ‘boards to run the State Government. : + “Through sources ordinarily free from" political influence and control, misleading and untrue stateents concerning parts of that program are freely circulated,” Rep: “Millis charged. “Good men and iwomen in this state have been deliberately misinformed and mis-

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‘state is undergoing attack. Nothing can: be further from the truth. ‘When this program is complete, the Governor will have restored to him every constitutional power granted ' by:that document. He will have his ~ part and share in the selection of every board and commission operating as part of the State Government.” Rep. Millis said the mandate of the people at the last election “basically calls for a diffusion of pow‘er, elimination of one-man rule in Indiaha and relegation of authority to those regularly elected officers in provided for in the Constituion.” . He denied opposition charges that benefit payments to the aged and . infirm would be impaired, or that WPA wages and surplus commodi-

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cost of the Welfare Department under the proposed progiam will be materially reduced” by the various changes adding mew duties to the Department. a He wound up his statement with a protest against “misrepresentations, misleading and untrutaful statements, ' half-truths and deliberate falsifications to which the members of this body are subjected.” Speeches and statements of other Republican leaders in the last few days were along the¢ same subject. State Republican Chairman Arch N. Bobbiit lauded G.O.P. majority leaders in the Legislature for “the wonderful way in which they are attempting to carry out fhe pledges of the Republican platorm.”

Praises Merit Bill

He praised the majority leaders for sponsoring the. merit system bill and for the measure to ‘remove institutions from political influences.” “Perhaps the mos important contribution made toward carrying out party pledges has been the consistent effort to destroy the oneman rule regime set up under the notorious McNutt Reorganization Act,” Mr. Bobbitt said, : “The prograrn carries out the platform pledge without interfering in any way with the constitutional rights of the respected office of Governor. It returns to the other regularly elected constitutional officers the rights and powers usurped from them by more than 1000 ‘Governor’s orders’ authorized under the McNutt act.” .

“Sound,” Gilliom Says

Arthur Gilliom, Republican attorney who passed upon the legality of most of the Republican bills, said the measures &re “sound in policy and 100 per cent constitutional.” “Let no patriotic legislator be dissuaded from his duty by false cries of unconstitutionality and ridiculous wails about ‘stripping’ the Governor of unwarranted powers,” Mr. Gilliom said. Senator Harold Handley (R. LaPorte), speaking before the Irvington Republican Club last night, also called the program “a mandate.” After denying reports of possible “revolt” among majority legislators, he said: . “We hear talk of compromise, we hear talk of co-operation, we hear cries of ‘unconstitutionality.’ Can there be any compromise with good government? And how can we cooperate with anyone .who today says one thing and] tomorrow does just the opposite? The people, by their votes, expressed in no unmistakable terms their dissatisfaction with -the way the | State Government has been administered for the

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nardo Garcia, chief of the National Police. Without waiting for Batista’s appointment of a successor to Pedraza, the Army Chief of Staff assumed command of the National Police.

Takes Command of Troops

Late last night Batista, who was represented as feeling secure in having the support of most officers in the armed forces, drove to Camp Columbia, Army headquarters outside Havana, accompanied by two officers. One was Col. Manuel Benitez, chief of the Pinar Del Rio military district. At Camp Columbia, Batista informed the troops that he had taken personal command. Pedraza, who resided at Camp Columbia, left his headquarters and went in search of Gonzalez for a conference. Buf Batista sent officers to apprehend Pedraza and take him back to Camp Columbia. Even late last night, however, Gonzalez, at his headquarters at La Punta, rejected Batista’s orders

Takes Command of Army | PF

The Final Toast

John Thatcher (above) of Indianapolis, is the lone survivor of the No. 10 Club, organization staried 55 years ago by 10 boys in Frankfort, Ind. The ninth died a few hours before this picture was taken. Mr. Thatcher will hold the club's annual banquet tonight and toast the deceased members with the bottle of champaign he holds, preserved since the club’s founding.

to relinquish his command. Rebels Frightened

Most reliable quarters said that after Gonzalez's rejection, Batista threatened to fire on La Punta with the guns from Cabana fortress, across the harbor from La Punta. Gonzalez was reported to have surrendered at 1:40 a m., ending temporarily at least, opposition to Batista’s regime. Well informed quarters alleged that in opposing Batista’s authority, supporters of Gonzalez and Pedraza had planned to do away with the President. Batista’s quick, postive action, however, was said tgp have frightened supporters of the Army and Navy chiefs.

Quiet Restored, President Says

The Columbia Broadcasting System said today that Batista, broadcasting from an unknown point in Cuba, said that “everything is quiet today,” and the responsible people have ‘been put into jail.” Batista was quoted as saying he had been greatly worried during the past week . . “by exactly those people in whom I had placed all my confidence, and who had never deserved it.” It was announced also at Camp Columbia that Lieut. Col. Gutier-| rez Velasquez, commander of the Pirst Army regiment at Santiago, at the eastern end of the island, had resigned and had been Teplaced by Chief Inspector Oscar Diaz, who telegraphed Batista that everything there was normal. The Cuba and the Patria, trim American-built escort vessels which are the principal units of the Cuban Navy, rode at anchor in the Bay ready for action:

Troops Protect Palace:

Heavy guards of soldiers, with machine guns, arrived suddenly last night to protect the Presidential Palace and sand bag defenses were hastily thrown up. EE Additional troops arrived, and at each of the five principal doors of the palace a machine gun was mounted, its muzzle pointing outward. Newspaper correspondents stationed at the palace, corresponding to those at the White House at Washington, were ordered out of the building, without explanation, just before midnight. The Ministries of Propaganda and Political Affairs reported the country tranquil, and as a matter of fact, in Havana proper the gay life of a sub-tropical holiday capital continued normally. Though the palace area itself was deserted except for soldiers and policemen, the downtown streets continued crowded and trafic moved normally. ;

TOOK TURNS DRIVING WHEN DRUNK, FINED

Two men today drew fines in Municipal Court on charges of being intoxicated as they took turns driving an automobile involved in an

accident: According to testimony, Charles LI. Deeter, 123 S. Illinois St., was the driver of a car which struck one operated by Harold Rupp, R. R. 10, Box 309-N in E. Washington St., 7000 block, Jan. 13, Sheriff's deputies testified that Deeter changed seats with Glenn L. | Jross of Greenfield who drove the! car away from the accident scene. | Judge John L. McNelis fined both $1 and costs on the intoxication charges and $10 and costs on drunken driving charges. Judgmen? was withheld on charges that both drove without operator’s - licenses. Judgment also was withheld against Cross on a charge of failing to ston

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BEARD OPPOSES BRITISH AID BILL

Carrying It Out Efficiently

Means War Involvement, Historian Testifies.

(Continued from Page One)

everybody, everywhere in the

world?

‘With all due respect for the Americans who clamor that this is the mission of the United States, I an compelled to say that, in my opinion, their exuberance is on a par with the childish exuberance of the Bolshevik Internationale, who preach the gospel of one model for the whole world.” Mr. Beard said Congress must decide “whether it is prepared on a showdown to carry our country into war in Europe and Asia and. thus set the whole world on fire, or

whether it is resolved to stay out to

the last ditch and preserve the stronghold of order and sanity even against the forces of hell.”

Denies British Fight Our War

He said Congress must determine whether it wants to place the unlimited U. 8. Treasury at the disposal of the British Empire to guaranfee “its present extent, economic resources and economic methods.” It also must decide whether it wants to supply money, ships and commodities of war until France and all. territories taken, by Germany, and Russia, are restored. “Is Congress prepared to pour out American wealth until the Chungking Government has conquered the Nanking Government? Until Japan is expelled from China? Until Chinese Communists are finally suppressed? And until Soviet Russia is pushed back within the old Russia borders?” he asked. Mr. Beard said he disagreed with the belief that the British are fighting “our war,” or that their continued struggle is vital to the defense of the United States.

Johnson Questions Him “My code of honor may be antiquated,” he said, “but under it J am bound to say that, if this is our war for democracy and if foreign soldiers are now fighting and dying for the defense of the United

to be buying peace with gold. We

living sacrifices.” Senator Hiram W. Johnson (R. Cal.) asked Mr. Beard whether he still believes that the word “contirientalist” should be substituted for ‘isolationist” in describing persons who want to remain out of Europe’s troubles. Mr. Beard said yes. Mr. Johnson heatedly replied that the difference between “isolationists” and “interventionists” is that “isolationists don’t want war and interventionists want it no matter how much they deny it.” Mr. Beard asked what Congress is going to do after the “war boom collapses” and the United States finds itself saddled with a debt of $65,000,000,000 or more.” He said

pression, . he. nevertheless. added

greatly to the national debt.

Major Eliot Testifies

Maj. George Fielding Eliot, military commentator, was the next Senate witness. He suggested creation of a joint Congressional committee and a coun-. cil of national defense—consisting of the Secretaries of State, War, Navy, Treasury and Commerce, the director and associate director of the Office of Production Management, the Army Chief of Staff, thé Chief of Naval Operations and two “eminent civilians”— function with the President in directing national defense and aid to foreign governments, “We must be more efficient if we

Eliot said. He said a joint selective committee consisting of three Senators and four Representatives - was created during the Civil War, and that it “did a great deal of good. Maj. Eliot, called at the Fequest of Senator Guy M. Gillette (D. Ia.), and not by the opposition group

gested that Congress might impose a time limit on the grant of Presi-

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States, then it is shameful for us

too should be offering our bodies as

are to deal with a menace coming |} from a totalitarian source,” Maj. |}

REPORT GREEKS AT VALONA BAY

British Pursue Fleeing Italians Toward Asmara In East Africa.

(Continued from Page One)

side Agordai, Yindrich said. They lost many prisoners also. The British also continued their Libya campaign. The . Middle East command at Cairo announced that several large fires were started by the Royal Air Force in a bombardment of the Berkra airdrome

Also attacked was Barce, about 60 miles west of Derna on the

coastal road to Benghazi, Japan Watched

Japan’s Far Eastern moves continued to rouse interest and apprehension. The Japanese made surprise landings on the Chinese Coast above Hongkong, ostensibly to cut Chinese supply routes from the British crown colony. Japanese relations with the Netherlands East Indies showed increased tension. The Japanese rejected ‘a Dutch representation declining to give Japan special economic concessions in the Indies. Dutch officials were said to be consulting closely with the refugee Government in London in handling the ticklish Japanese problem and were drafting a new agenda for submission to Japan. Other developments included: Berlin reported new attacks on British shipping by Nazi plnes in which direct hits were claimed on vessels of 10,000 and 12,000 tons. '

British Air Front Quiet

The British air front was quiet. British planes made two overnight attacks upon Brest on the French invasion coast. British shipping losses for the week ended Jan. 26 were announced as 33,064 tons, about half the average for the duration of the war. Minister of shipping Ronald Cross said that the speed with which the United States constructs new shipping wil laffect vitally the war situation. He spoke before the Royal Empire Society. He warned that spring probably would bring new heavy merchant shipping losses. The R. A. F. reported damaging raids on the German-held port of Brest in France, the 34th and 35th of the war.

INDIANA WPA NOW AT LOWEST POINT

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long enough to justify its existence as a permanent organization. “As to what Congress will do, I cannot tell because I do not know. Whether the WPA is to continue in the face of this boom is in Congress’ hands.” : Quota Is Filled

How much has the WPA shrunk? Mr. Jennings looked at the chart a moment. The skilled labor is gone, he said. But there is still a large mass of unemployed persons who cannot find permanent employment. The State's quota of 47,000 for the winter is filled and in addition, there is a 15,000 waiting list. There has been considerable turnover in the past year when 18,500 left WPA jobs and 7500 returned—a net loss of 11,000. But the chart shows that not more than two years ago, the black line ascended to a peak towering above the 100,000 mark. And no one then knew what the waiting list totaled. Nobody could count it. Will the WPA shrink further?

Expects Lower Quota

Mr. Jennifgs predicted it will, but not a great deal further this year. The Federal quota will be reduced in the spring, probably to less than 40,000—although there is nothing official on that. ‘There is nothing official on the continuance of the WPA. Pending now in Congress is a new WPA appropriation. The present deficiency appropriation expires March 1, After that . . . the black line may be extended in the future or it may become history.

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fact that this ground in question is not your property but that you are a stooge for another person?” At this point Judge Robert C. Baltzell warned Mr. Eickhoff not to mention any other case or the name of anyone not a party to the case. Then Mr. Eickhoff testified that he told Mr. Ryszeleski the statement was “ridiculous and the worst of all the rumors” about the case.

Tells of Newhouse Talk

He testified that John Newhouse, former County Commissioner, had told him that there was no doubt about the eligibility of the projects in Silver Hills. * Previously, Bernard Wesselman, retired railway clerk, and John W. Behrmann, farmer, testified as character witnesses for Mr. EickhofT. Harry Garman, consulting engineer, told the jury that some time in the Twenties he had inspected the Silver Hills area and had ad-

| vised Mr. Eickhoff not to try to build

a lake there for several reasons. Chief among them, he said, was that it would cost too much money; that there was not enough water in the area, and that it probably

would damage public road founda-

tions. Doesn't Know Kortepeter Yesterday, Mr. Eickhoff denied

knowing or having any ‘business dealings with Mr. Kortepeter and testified that he had never seen the co-defendant except in the courtroom during the trial.

He testified as to his holdings in the Silver Hills district and that he

has for 18 years been an employee of the Indiana National Bank, where

he now is express receiving teller, often handling currency in the amounts of $100,000 to $200,000 daily. Mr. Eickhoff also testified that he had had no conferences with WPA supervisors and that he had never seen any WPA bulletins or letters which the Government introduced as evidence. :

Won’t Visit Projects

Earlier, Judge Baltzell overruled a Government motion for the jury to visit the uncompleted projects under consideration, in

the defendants said they favored the visit. The judge ruled, however, that two years have elapsed since the work began and “it wouldn't be fair to either side.” The judge took under advisement defense motions for directed verdicts of acquittal. In so ruling Judge Balitzell said: “Under the rules of the Seventh Judicial Court, laid down by the Supreme Court of the United States, this Court has the right to take such motions under advisement and I would much prefer to do that than to attempt a hasty ruling on them now. “Where there is such a mass of evidence and ‘testimony . . . the fairest thing is to take motions under gdvisement and rule on them later . . . it is a little hard for me to see clearly how intent to violate the laws has been shown conclusively in this case.”

Question Authority

He also said, in sustaining objections to defense witnesses whose testimony was intended. to show that there would have been -public use for the Ritter Ave. and Minnesota St. projects had they been completed: . “This is not a question of utility, but whether or not the work was done outside of authority and whether parties to the case knew it was, and did the same with intent to defraud the United States.” As the Government closed its

spite of the fact that attorneys for|

WPA Project in Silver Hills Damaged His Property, Eickhoff Testifies in Fraud Trial

case it placed Mr. Ryszeleski, Richard Thompson and Matthew J. Connelly, all Federal agents, on the stand. Mr. Ryszeleski, who investigated the project for the WPA, presented written statements signed by Mr. Eickhoff and Mr. Jefferson, which he said he took at the time of the investigation. After they had been introduced and read to the jury, Judge Baltzell: commented that he was “greatly impressed” by them. Statements Quoted Mr. Eickhoff’s statement quoted him as asking WPA officials at the time the project was proposed if “it didn’t smack of a private project” and that he was assured by them that it was all right. Mr. Ryszeleski testified that Mr. Eickhoff told him, at the time of the taking of the statement, that Mr, Eickhoff and Mr. Jefferson intended to “split the profits” from the development of the addition and that Mr. Jefferson had invested $9000 in the development. Later, Mr. Eickhoff denied from the stand that he had made either statement. Mr. Jefferson’s written statement

included an assertion that he did 4 not believe that the work had been’ '# done outside the authority of the -

aw, and that he felt the work was

entirely justified “being on half section lines and continuations of existing roads.” .

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Dr. T. Hassell Bowen of Harrods burg; Ky. spoke today at the mid« winter ‘meeting of the Indiana Christian Ministers’ Association in the Central - Christian Church, Delaware and Walnut Sts, . His subject was “If the Church Is to Save Civilization.” Approximately 125 ministers and

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Lowe, new secretary of the Indiana Christian Missionary Society, speak on “Sights From a Steeple” this morning. iy Dr. Lowe’s address preceded a short business session. Luncheon was served at noon in the church.

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