Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 23 July 1941 — Page 13

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WEDNESDAY, JULY ‘POLICE STATION PLAN SCANNED

Addition to. City Hall Would

Provide 66,000 Square Feet, Sohn Says.

A proposal to house a new police station and the municipal courts in a three-story addition to the

City Hall was being studied today by - members of the Works and Safety Boards. = The proposition, involving an estimated cost of $300,000, was submitted to Mayor Sullivan yesterday by John G. C. Sohn, architect, and

George R. Fink, construction en-|.

gineer. The Mayor immediately referred the plan to the boards. ‘Three additional stories to the four-story City Hall would provide 66,000 square feet of floor space which Mr. Sohn said should be ample to house police station and court operations.

City Hall Bullt in 1909

At present, the headquarters and the courts are jammed into 37,000 square feet of floor space, he said. The plan presents no structural difficulties and could be carried out without disturbing the present office arrangement at the Hall, Mr. Sohn said. Built in 1909, the City Hall is structurally sound enough to be utilized as a base for a taller building, according to the architect. The addition would be carried out to conform with the appearance of the present building, but its design would be more modern and utilitarian. Valuable Space Wasted

The rotunda, a large, circular air shaft in the center of the Hall, would not be carried up through the addition, Mr.. Sohn said, because it wast2s ‘valuable space. Tin “The combination of a city hall and police headquarters into a major municipal building has been done effectively in many large cities,” Mr. Sohn said. “The new addition would enhance the structure architecturally, creating a more monumental and metropolitan appearance commensurate with the growing importance of Indianapolis.”

SIX STATE FIRMS GET DEFENSE CONTRACTS

Six Indiana firms, including one in Indianapolis, were awarded War Department contracts yesterday calling for an aggregate expenditure of approximately $3,869,000. Three separate contracts for drugs and medicines was awarded to the Eli Lilly & Co. The contracts totaled $49,718.50. Biggest of the other contracts amounted to $3,252,000 and went to the Continental Oil & Steel Foundry Co., East Chicago, for castings. Other contracts were awarded to LaSalle Steel Co., Hammond, $156,600, for cold drawn steel; Nicholson File Co., Anderson, $5019.78, for files; South Bend Lathe Works, South Bend, $2531.20, for lathes, and McGill Manufacturing Co., Valparaiso, $3,329.82, for bearings.

TYNDALL SPEAKS TO PERRY REPUBLICANS

Maj. Gen. Robert H. Tyndall, U. S. A, retired, will be the principal speaker Saturday afternoon at the annual meeting and picnic of the Perry Township Republican Club at City Park in Beech Grove.

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ing of the Township Club and the regular Perry Township Republican organization, Among those who will attend will by Marion County Prosecutor Sherwood : Blue and James L. Bradford, Marion County Republican chairman.

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‘Former Boxer Convicted on Four Counts in Auto Deaths of 2 Men.

Eugene Swope, 34-year-old former professional boxer, will be sentenced in Criminal Court: Friday following his conviction yesterday on four charges growing out of the auto. deaths of two men. He was found guilty on charges of involuntary manslaughter and failure to stop after an accident by Special Criminal Court Judge Floyd Mannon. Two indictments charged Swope wtih involuntary manslaughter in the deaths of William R. Cox and Nicholas Santieu, who were killed in the 900 block on Massachusetts Ave. Oct. 5, 1940, Two others charged failure to stop after an accident in each case. The defendant faces a maximum sentence of one to 10 years on the manslaughter counts and six months each on the other two counts. Swope testified that the two men stepped out from behind two parked automobiles and that he could not avoid striking them. The State charged that Swope was going 50 miles an hour when the accident occurred. The defendant denied that he was speeding or that he was intoxicated at the time of the accident, as alleged by the State. On the latter charge, Swope testified that he drank “two short beers” and a part of a bottle of beer on ga visit to five beer taverns on the night of the fatal accident. ; Peter A. Cancilla, attorney for Swope, said today he will file notice of appeal Friday.

COL. STOUT PROMOTED IN ARMY AIR CORPS

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with Col. Stout’s promotion. Stout’s new duties

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MERIDIAN, Miss., July 23.—Lieut. Col. Oliver H. Stout, of Indianapolis, commander of the 113th Observation Squadron, in training here, has been appointed as commander of the First Observation Group at

Capt. Earl W. Sweeney, also of the 113th squadron, has been promoted to commanding officer of the squadron, to fill the vacancy credo Col. include command of two squadrons, the 113th anid another Federalized national guard air unit, which compose the

HOLLYWOOD, July 23 (U. P.).— Federal arbitration of the two-month-old strike of ‘cartoonists at the Walt Disney Studios was accepted by both sides in the contro-

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forecast meant an average for the next two years of two ships a day; the previous goal had been one a

day. Mr. Hopkins was not revealing any secrets, He was only repeating what had been announced here a few days earlier when President Roosevelt asked Congress for $1,246,650,000 more for the Maritime Commission’s merchant ship building program. Congress is expected to vote this money in the next few days. Announcement of the expanded program created no great stir among an American public jaded by big figures. But to England, in her need, the news had real meaning. Translated into ships, the new program means a grand total of 1417 new ships by the end of 1943. That constitutes, with the two-ocean Navy construction, by far the largest shipbuilding program in world history. The figure of 1417 includés 97 ships of the long-range program started in 1938 which already have been built.

Opposed by Admiral

This expansion, the third announced by President Roosevelt this year, represents the triumph finally, after much battering, of the New Dealers who have been demanding a program of ships, ships and still more ships at whatever cost—a victory over the' more conservative viewpoint. ‘At least it represents a triumph on paper. Whether it can become an actuality without changes in Maritime Commission method and policy is a question in some minds. Some critics regard as essential the exploration of new paths and the utilization of additional available facilities. But the completely “all-out,” spare-no-expense school has won the first skirmish. The extent of their gain is denoted by the fact that as recently as April 8 the chief exponent of the more conservative shipbuilding policy, Rear Admiral Emory S. Land, chairman of the Maritime Commission, took a position against any enormous expansion.

Truly ‘All-Out’ Effort

This was only a few days after President Roosevelt had announced the second expansion of the year, a program of 222 merchant ships for Great Britain under the LendLease Act. In January he had ordered 200 more ships in the emergency program. These 422, plus 283 regular cargo skips already ordered under the 1938 . long-range program, plus the 60 emergency cargo ships ordered

for private account, make 851 ships

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additional 566 announced a few days ago bring the total to 1417. Under the expanded program, tonnage for 1942 and 1943 is estimated at around 6,500,000 for each year. Last year the total was 750,000 tons, and for this year the esti-

British Couldn't Believe 2-a-Day Program Possible

Such production was not believed possible. '42 and '43 were 3,500,000 and 5,000,000 tons, respectively. The Hopkins

by the British and the 86 ordered |

Guns of the huge British dreadnaught King George V shepherd an Atlantic convoy.

Hopkins Took the News to England That ‘All-Out’ Policy Has Won and U.'S. Will Launch 6 Million Tons Yearly.

(This is the first of six articles on the implications and the complications of the biggest maritime construction program in history.)

By THOMAS L. STOKES s Times Special Writer \ WASHINGTON, July 23.—When Harry L. Hopkins landed in London and announced that the United States would produce 6,000,000 tons of shipping next year, and even more in 1943, cabled reports said his

Previous estimates for

mate is 1,500,000 tons. The program will = cost approximately $3,110,000,000. This vast program perhaps charts more accurately the real scale of this nation’s effort than various more dramatic steps, such as the occupation of Iceland. It signifies real “all-out” effort. It reflects the seriousness of Great Britain’s submarine losses, running lately at a rate of 5,000,000 tons a year—though June showed a drop, perhaps due to the American naval and air patrol—and indicates Mr. Roosevelt's intention to offset these losses as nearly as possible. British shipyards can turn out only about 1,500,000 tons a year and it is believed this can not be increased, because of a shortage of labor and because of bombings.

CITY CHOSEN FOR NEW DRAFT TEST

Potential A-1 Selectees to Get 30 Days’ Grace Before Induction.

Indianapolis and Kokomo will be the first cities to participate in the new Selective Service physical examination program which will go into effect Aug. 4. Under the new program, registrants who are found to be po-

tential class I-A by their local boards will be given an Army examination about 30 days before their induction. They will be provided transportation from their local board offices to Ft. Harrison where they will be examined by Army physicians. After the five-hour examination,

local board offices. Then the men who pass the examination will have about 30 days grace before induction. If the plan works successfully between Aug. 4 and 8 it will be extended to the entire state, with several examination centers set up. On Aug. 4, Marion County Board 12 will send 34 men while 54 will come from Kokomo. Marion County Board 11 will send 38 men on Aug. 5, Board 13 will send 22 men, Board 14 will send 34 men Aug. 7 and Board 5 will send 50 men Aug. 8.

MEXICO TO AID ‘FRIENDS’

MEXICO CITY, July 23 (U. P.).— Mexico will not permit itself to become “a field for activities against any friendly country,” Foreign Minister Dr. Ezequiel Padilla said last night. Padilla said the Government “did not contemplate” freezing any

foreign funds.

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BUILD HEALTH | BY. STAMP PLAN

Relief Clients to Receivell

Instructions on Best Use Of Extra Food.

An attempt to raise the community’s health standards will get under way Monday with the inSligursiion of the Food

n. The plan, itself, will provide direct relief clients and recipients of other forms of Federal and State aid with additional food on the Federal surplus commodities list. At the same time, under auspices of the newly formed Community Health and Nutrition Committee, a campaign will be conducted to educate the stamp recipients how best to use this additional purchasing power, how to obtain balanced diets and the maximum of nourishment.

Extending Benefits

will be directed at the underprivileged group participating in the Stamp Plan. :

the benefits of the educational campaign will be extended to the city in general by means of talks

Teacher and other groups. - “Undernourishment and maulnutrition,” Dr. Beatty said, “by no means are confined to the underprivileged group. In many cases, those with adequate means are undernourished because of lack of understanding of the foods the body needs.”

Pamphlets to Give Hints

First step in the campaign will be the distribution of pamphlets along with the books of stamps. The pamphlets will suggest the proper division of the food budget for vegetables, fruits, meats and other forms of food. They also will provide recipes and menus stressing foods on the surplus list. At the stamp disbursing office, booths supervised by Red Cross nutritional experts will be set up to give a visual demonstration of how to budget wisely for food. The committee was started at the suggestion of John Taggett, program organizer of the Surplus Marketing Administration, here to set up the Stamp Plan. Besides Dr. Beatty, the committee includes Miss Marie L. Matuschka, nutritionist for the Dairy Council of Indianapolis, the committee secretary; William H. Book, Chamber of Commerce executive vice president; Dr. Herman G. Morgan, City Health Board Secretary; Mrs. Alice N. Jones, director of school nursing; Miss Lute Trout, director of dietetics, I. U. Medical Center; Miss Estelle Nesbitt, State Health Board nutritionist.

An Aid to Defense

Others inglude Miss Mary Meyers, Marion County Tuberculosis Association secretary; Miss Helen Ostheimer, of the Catholic Charities Bureau; Miss Janice Berlin, home demonstrator, Agricultural Extension Service; William A. Hacker, Assistant Superintendent of Schools; Mrs. Fanny Young, trustee's office worker, and Mrs. Mary Ellen George, of the County Welfare Department. Dr. Beatty explained that the Department of Agriculture’s original idea in starting the stamp plan was to dispose of surplus foods advantageously. Now, he said, it has begun to see the advantages of the plan in reducing health problems resulting from dietary deficiencies. “We are working,” he said, “on the theory that the health of the individuals makes up the health of the nation, and represents a big item in national preparedness. “Various surveys and the findings of the draft boards, show a percentage of malnutrition and dietary deficiencies larger than most people suspected. With this educational campaign, we hope to make a start in overcoming this serious situaon.” .

SPEEDWAY V. F. W. PRESENTS U. S. FLAG

The Speedway Post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, will present an American flag to the recreation club of Little Eagle Creek Park at a ceremony Monday at the park. The presentation will be made by Martin Lannon. A band concert is to be given at 7:30 p. m., followed at 8:30 p. m. by the flag ceremony. The club is sponsored by the Tibbs Ave. and Eagle Creek Civic League.

POST ELECTS WERNER

Nicholas Werner was elected com-

|! mander of Firemen’s Legion Post

42 at a meeting last night. Other officers are Frank Tyre, vice commander; James Cox, second vice commander; Wilbur Adam, adjutant; Ezra Hoff, finance officer; Fay Rugh, chaplain; Lawrence Curry, sergeant-at-arms; Edwin Pace and Mr. Werner, delegates to

the state convention, and Mr. Adam and John Lenahan, alternates.

There's a bit of nepotism going on at one of the Indianapolis Power & Light Co. plants, but no one seems steamed up about it. One of the company’s “guards” is about to work eight members of the family into similar jobs. It was several months ago that Blackie, a homeless police dog, wandered into the utility’s Northwest ‘substation and adopted the place after employees fed her bits from their lunches. ; It wasn’t long until she was joining Dewey Sullivan, Walden Parker, Ancil DeLong and Fred Goepper; who take turns guarding the station 24 hours a day. She learned to make the rounds of the fence, on order, in the daytime. And at night, when given the command, she ‘patrols the fence by: following 8 spotlight thrown around the enclosure by one of the guards. : One day an agent of the FBI was inspecting the plant to plan protective measures for national defense and, noticing Blackie’s performance, suggested similar watchdogs for other plants. . ~ Nothing was done about the suggestion at the time, but a few weeks ago, Blackie proudly presented He substation 3 With a litter eight b pupp: i

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-8ix high school graduates today were awarded scholarships to Butler University. The awards were on the basis of scholarship, character, personality and aptitude for college work. The scholarship winners are Jean Bosson, Shortridge High School; Russell Sheffer of Richmond; Lillian Chernin, Manual; Ann Warden and John T. Davis, both of Shortridge, and Betty Stonebraker of Howe.

FOREIGN POLICY BACKING ASKED

Citizens Should End Petty - Differences, Warrack Wallace Says.

A plea for citizens to drop “petty political differences” and unite behind the Washington Administration in its foreign problems was issued today by Warrack Wallace, a member of the executive committee of the Indiana Committee for National Defense. Mr. Wallace issued a statement which said “it seems almost incredible that opposition to the domestic policies of the New Deal should be permitted to obstruct the Administration in its national defense effort.” “Nevertheless,” he continued, “that is the only explanation which will fit many of those persons in Congress, and those members of the well-subsidized committee with the insolent and misleading name, who freely admit that Germany is a menace; that our existence is in peril; that time is of the essence; and then vehemently insist that we should make no move.

Cites Complaints

“Reluctant from the start to accept any policy of this Administration, these persons have complained about every step taken to create and equip an army and to keep Britain on her feet. : ! “They have battled every move, on the floor of Congress and on the stump, and the reasons assigned have been so diverse and fantastic that they must have sprung from some intense feeling deep down which could not survive a frank statement. “The simple facts are that we chose our leadership in 1940 for the next four live-or-die years; that this country is almost solid in the

CONDEMNATION SUITS ARE FILED

Land Near Defense Projects.

in Federal Court today.

value of the acreage sought.

of $17,690 was deposited into Fed

to pay owners. If the owners believe the price se

be set by.a Federal Court Jury.

U. S. Seeks Fair Price on

Suit to condemn 5901 acres of Martin County land for the expansion of the Burns City Naval Ordnance ammunition dump was on file

The suit, along with two others condemning land for the Jefferson Proving Ground, near Madison, was filed by the U. S. District Attorney. In the case of the Burns City suit, the Navy Department paid into Federal Court the sum of $79,702.17, the Department’s estimate of the

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belief that the building of a military organization by us and the survival of Britain are essential to our own salvation, and that we can only achieve these purposes by backing our chosen leaders in their efforts to achieve these ends.

Problems Immense

“The military and diplomatic problems are immense and their content changes daily. The men entrusted with these problems have what facts are available and must make the decisions. “The fact is that the Adminis tration has the arduous and delicate job of taking this country through unparalleled world difficulties and it requires the determined support of all of us to succeed.”

OFFICERS NAMED BY OAKLANDON LEGION

R. O. McCord has been elected commander of Service Post, No. 128, American Legion, Oaklandon, Charles P. Honey is first vice commander; Dr. Harold -M. Jones, sec= ond vice commander; William G. Reynolds, adjutant;

Evans, sergeant-at-arms.

Chester E. Lawson, finance officer; Bradford B.

Anna Evans was elected president -| of the Post's auxiliary; Edna Money, secretary; Vinnie Weaver, ‘first vice president; Via Arnett, second vice t | president; Mildred Reynolds, treasurer; Alta Lawson, chaplain; Alice A. McCord, historian, and Anna M.

Combs, sergeant-at-arms.

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