Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 25 October 1941 — Page 3
Capital Doubts Any New Aggressive Move Will Come Until Current ‘Peace’ Talks Definitely End; Admits That Explosion Is Possible. WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (U. P.).—Well-informed sources predicted today that Japan will make no further
aggressive moves in the Far East, for the time being at least, unless her leaders become convinced that current
“peace” talks with the United States are doomed to. failure,|
The negotiations, under way since August, are continuing. . Although the attitude of the new Japanase Cabinet
of Premier Heideki Tojo has $a.
not been communicated officially, it was said to be in favor of keeping the conversation going. Kaname Wakasugi, Japanese Minister, who is assisting Ambassador Kichisaburo Nomurg ‘in the talks, spent nearly an hour yesterday with Undersecretary of State Sumner
Welles, but his visit added nothing new to the explosive situation,
Bellicose, Observers say; U. S. Lets Britain Do Its
SPEECH BY KNOX
Knox Fears Collision
Their talk was simyly a clarifica- ' tion and discussion of points pre-
viously raised but it left the way
open for further proposals when, and if, they are forthcoming. _ “But the possibility of an explosion in the increasingly strained Far Eastern situation was the topic of wide discussion In Congress and Navy es yesterday. . Navy Secretary Frank Knox told a group of ordnance manufacturers and high naval officials that the “situation in the Far East is extremely strained.” He said ‘‘we are satisfied 5 oF wn mins Sp Ja, not give up her expansionist program and that, “if they pursue that course, a collision is inevitable.”
Stark Asks Navy Be Ready
Admiral Harold R. Stark, Chief of Naval Operations, said in another article published by the journal that the Navy must be prepared for action in the Atlantic or the Pacific, or both. Senator Robert M. LaFollette (Prog. Wis.) believed Congress and the public should be informed about the true status of U. S.Japanese relations, described by Senator Elbert D. Thomas (D. Utah) as “about as serious as they can be.” Ambassador Nomura yesterday was considering a return to Tokyo for discussions with Tojo and the new Foreign Minister. But it was understood today that he has decided to remain here for the time being, or at least until anticipated instructions from his Government have arrived. > The State Department last night denied reports current in Washington that Japan had agreed to get out of China except for two air bases in return for American
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recognition of Manchukuo. It de-|8rads of Butler University come Mr. Starnes lost consciousness only
scribed the report as obviously and totally untrue. : of bo -
Inherit Wealth
I But Keep Jobs KANSAS CITY, Kas, Oct. 25 (U. P.)—The canned food and’ soap department at the Swift
Packing Co. operated normally today with the presence of Willie
and Floyd Mayweather, Negro brothers and heirs apparent to some $2,500,000 each. They learned last night that, an Oklahoma judge had awarded them half of their late uncle's estate—a 160-acre Indian grant tract near Drumright, Okla. the 18 producing wells and the $500,000 gasoline refinery of the Sinclair Co. that are on it—but they reported to work today.
CAPT. MILLER FLYING TO CITY FOR VISIT
Capt. George Morey Miller, Moscow, Idaho, stationed at Ft. Benning, Ga., was scheduled to land in Indianapolis this afternoon from Ft. Benning to visit Mr. and Mrs. George H. Scrogin and daughter, Dorothy Ann, 403 E. Maple Rd. Capt. Miller’s father, Dr. George Morey Miller, was formerly head of the English department at Wabash College and later held the same position at the University of Idaho. His mother, nee Ethel Scrogin, formerly lived in Indianapolis.
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TOKYO, Oct. 25 (U. P.)—The ‘Goyernment Information Board said today that Navy Secretary Frank Knox’ speech, predicting a clash between the United States and Japan if Japan continues her expansion policy, was “unfortunate when Jap-anese-American negotiations are going on and contradictory to the spirit of ‘such negotiations.” Japanese observers considered Mr. Knox’ speech intended more for home consumption than as a threat against Japan. Nevertheless, they said, it was bellicose. Newspapers prominently pub« lished it under headlines chargirlg that Mr. Knox was using abusive language toward Japan. The Japan Times Advertiser, which frequently. speaks for the Foreign Office, accused the United, States of letting Britain do its fighting. “If it’s true that Nazi Germany is America’s enemy, why is it neces sary for the United States to increase the striking power of that adversary by adding Japan to its fighting force?” the newspaper said. . Newspapers welcomed the prospect of a special session of Parliament, asserting that Pr by requesting convoke it, had indicated his desire to seek national support of the gov ernment’s policies and “eliminate apprehension amc certain people that Tojo might follow the example of militaristic statesmen.”
BUTLER GRADUATES RETURN TO CAMPUS
This is the day when all the old
back to the cam to watch the ‘team mow down the enemy, to brag about the things| they did when ] and to wish
ly The traditional ‘student activities were carried through with all the zest. of which undergraduates are capable, There was the colorful parade of students, led by the Butler band, and enlivened with 13 decorated floats, which impressed downtown crowds yesterday. Also, there was the traditional sophomore-freshman battle, waged around a greased pole, Last night Butler rooters sat around the huge bonfire which also is a tradition at Butler this time of year, and heard Coach Tony Hinkle prophesy a victory for Butler today. , :
ACTOR WILL PORTRAY ROOSEVELT IN FILM
HOLLYWOOD, Oct. 25 (U. P.).— President Roosevelt gave Warner Brothers permission today for an actor to portray him as President in a movie—the first time a President has allowed himself. to be characterized in the films while in office. The President will be portrayed in the opening and closing scenes of the forthcoming film on the life of George M. Cohan, “Yankee Doodle Dandy.” Warners are considering using a publicity - writer, Cameron Shipp, a ringer for the President, but 10 years younger.
IN INDIANAPOLIS
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SCIENCE AIDED BY DARING FEAT
Learns Man Can Dive From Stratosphere and Retain Consciousness.
; CHICAGO, Oct. 25 (U, P)., — Scientists and military men knew today that a man can step out of an airplane in the stratosphere and plunge five and one-half miles toward a spinning earth at 170 miles an hour without losing consciousness. That knowledge, they said, was the most important result of Parachutist’ Arthur H. Starnes’ 29,900foot ‘free fall above Rubinkam Airport yesterday—the longest such fall ever made in the United States. The 36-year-old daredevil leaped from a high altitude plane soaring at 31,400 feet in a rarefied atmosphere. The temperature was 46 degrees below zero. He spun and tumbled through 5.66 miles of space in ‘one minute and 56 seconds. With his falling speed up to 190 miles an hour, he pulled the ripcord of the first ‘of two parachutes at 1500 feet. He landed safely two minutes later, . Chicago and Northwestern University professors, who collaberated in. the -experiment, attached greatest importance to the fact that
during a split second blackout when his first prachute abruptly checked his somersaulting descent.
Records Are Studied
clear, Much modern air combat takes place at great altitudes. If crews of damaged craft can bail out and fall: beyond the range of enemy pilots before opening their parachutes, precious personnel may be saved. Only doubt as to the efficacy of the delayed drop concerned whether the jumper would los: consciousress and be unable ‘o pull the ripcord. Mr. Starnes’ leap allayed that doubt. After studying the records obtained by the 85 pounds of scientific equipment which protected Mr, Starnes from the cold, provided oxygen, and recorded his heartbeat, respiration and rate of fall, the professors agreed that such falls can be made without damage to the human system. °
Sees Another Advantage
Mr. Starnes had come through without a scratch, his heart was unaffected and he had taken 14 breaths, six deep and eight shallow. Dr. Andrew C. Ivy, Northwestern University physiologist, pointed to another life-saving feature of the delayed drop. i : He explained. that if a flier opens his parachute immediately upon leaving a plane traveling 300 miles an hour, the parachute may be damaged or the man injured by the jolt. If he falls a few thousand feet before ripcording, Dr. Ivy said, he actually loses speed and danger is materially lessened.
OFFICIAL WEATHER
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INDIANAPOLIS FORECAST—Fair - and continied cool tonight with lowest temperatures about 40; tomorrew increasing cloudiness and warmer.
Precipitation 24 hrs. el Total precipitation sinc Deficiency since Jan. 1
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fenses on the Central Front before]
|front defending Rostov in the| south. :
pa ; quent Soviet counter-attacks threw the enemy back or checked his ad~ vance on both the fronts, inflicting
large losses in men and mechanized |
equipment. ; The official press said however that the Germans continued to throw reserves into the fighting, ‘|especially in the south Ukraine, and that while the attacks were being contained the situation was
grave.
Nazis Checked With|
Arthur H. Starnes gets » kiss from his wife after his record parachute leap. His son, Robert, is at the right.
Prime Minister Is Snuff Sniffer
LONDON, Oct. 25 (U. P)— Prime Minister Winston Churchill has given W. R. Brimson, door-' keeper of the House of Commons, ‘a silver snuff box, and Mr. Brimson, in his pride, revealed that
Mr. Churchill is a confirmed snuff sniffer. It was a big surprise to the British public, which had imagined that the tobacco habit with Mr, Churchill was confined to smoking big, black cigars. Mr, Brimson, exhibiting the box it’s rarely - that. Mr,
said: “Why, Churchill passes me ‘without take ing a pinch of snuff.” Beanring, he hauled out the gift to show off the inscription, “To W. R. Brimson from the Right “Honorable Winston Churchill.”
WILLIS FAVORS NEW LEND BILL
He Would Have Voted With VanNuys if Present, Statement Says.
Times Special WASHINGTON, Oct. 25.—Senator Frederick VanNuys (D. Ind.) voted for the second: Lend-Lease appropriation of nearly six billion dollars when it passed the Senate Thursday. * His Republican colleague, Senator Raymond E. Willis, still is in Angola recuperating from a broken arm and a ‘series of minor operations. Had he been here, the junior Senator also would have supported the bill, according to a statement issued from his office upon request. It read: ; “If I were present, based on the information I have at hand, I would vote for the additional lend-lease approprintion so that those in control of oir Government may have every chance to prove its policy that material aid to those fighting aggression is the best method for keeping our country out of war.
Foe of Neutrality. Change
“I understand there 1s no reference in this measure of direct aid to Russia, and such action will have to be solely on the responsibility of the Administratior “I am ‘unalterably opposed to committing this nation or its soltiers to the war in Europe, and I
modification of the Neutrality Law.” A member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Senator VanNuys, also has taken. the same stand regarding ‘Neutrality Law ‘changes. He attends Committee sessions daily, but asserts that the witnesses in these executive sessions only: have made his expressed view point more adamant.
am also unalterably opposed to any | likely
KHARKOV FALLS,
GERMANS BOAS
Claim to Be Pursuing Reds After ‘Flight-Like’ Ukraine Retreat.
BERLIN, Oct. 25 (U. P.).—The German High Command. ri today that German troops had captured Kharkov, great industrial center of the Donets River basin, in one of their big victories of the Russo-German war, Fanfares of trumpets preceded the jubilant announcement over the German radio that the Germans yesterday entered Kharkov, Russia’s fourth city with a population of 833,500 and one of the most important industrial cities of the Soviet Union. : Nazi’ advices, however, failed to indicate #ny important gain in the battle for Moscow. Continue Leningrad Siege On the northern sector, German advices said, the “final” stage of the siege ‘of Lier began after defeat of repeated Russian attempts to launch big-scale counter-attacks, especially directed at crossing the Neva River under screens of artificial fog. It was understood that a large
_|part of Kharkov was destroyed or damaged but there was no infor-
mation as to successes or failure of the Russians in carrying out: their scorched earth policy in the city, which put another of Russia’s main centers in German hands. The High Command in its regular communique asserted that Ger man troops yesterday had occupied also Belgorod, railroad junction 60 miles 6f Kharkov on
Kharkov is 250 miles northwest of Rostov-On-Don on the railroad between Moscow and ‘the Caucasus. Aside from armaments, its manufactures range from locomotives and ‘electrical equipment to bicycles and food products,
ing the night and that all planes nad returned safe. Kharkov also had been bombed for days. Authorized sources said that the Germans’ were now “pursuing” Russians in the south after a “flight-like retreat” behind the Donets River, and that the Germans were advancing all along the front from the Sea of Azov to the area south of Leningrad. continued to admit
Spokesmen that unfavorable weather was most to slow down German operations but asserted that “final success” was ‘not far off.” German dispatches praised the work of a Spanish Nationalist “volunteer” detachment in the Leningrad area. They said the Spaniards had taken and widened a bridgehead, forced their way into Russian
several hundred prisoners in repelling counter-attacks.
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positions and had taken{to
Hammer Toward Rostov
(The Moscow broadcast of the official . Russian news agency Tass sald that Axis attacks had been halted before Rostov and thrown back at the entrance to the Crimea, but that the enemy pressure continued: strong. On the Moscow front, where Vichy heard the Nazis were only 20 miles from the Soviet capital, the Germans were reported to have pushed into the Mozhaisk and Maloyaroslavets sectors but thereafter met stern Russian counterattacks.) x sail that Dispatches German shock troops hammering in the direction of Rostov had been turned back repeatedly on “almost all” sectors, but that heavy fighting continued about 100 miles to the northwest. (London heard that the Germans were within 20 miles of Rostov on the Sea of Azov front.)
~ Admit Break-Through
In the Moscow sector, a German break through was acknowledged
of Gen. Constantin Rokossovsky had counter-attacked and re-established a strong Russian position. Further north, in the Kalinin sector, Pravda said that the Germans had suffered many casualties and had lost 2000 men in three days of vain attempts to take the offensive in the Lake Ilmen region. Moscow was reported to be under increasingly heavy airplane attacks as the Germans sought to reinforce their land drive on the capital. Dispatches told of nightly attacks in which explosive and incendiary bombs damaged buildings and caused casualties. It was asserted, however, that the Germans were losing many planes and that the Moscow anit-aircraft defenses were being strengthened materially in expectation of a long attack.
Germans Prepare for Decision at Moscow
LONDON, Oct: 25 (U. P.).~Dispatches: of ‘the official - Russian news agency Tass said today the wére driving on three main roads leading to. Moscow, using fresh reserves. A Pravda dispatch said the Germans were bringing up reserves all along the Moscow front for a decisive battle. “Under the walls of Moscow the Russians will break toe backbone of klitler’'s Army,” it said. ‘The Russian communique asserted that in the last three days Russian pilots had destroyed 26 German tanks, more than 100 ammunition and supply trucks and three fuel trucks and killed more than 2000 Germans. The command of the air force protecting Moscow was quoted by Radio Moscow as asserting that in the last few days more than 100 German planes had been brought down in the vicinity of the capital, and that operating in the advanced area Russian planes had killed about 8000 German officers. In all, it was asserted, 305 German planes had been downed in the Moscow area.
SENATE GROUP MAPS NEUTRALITY MOVES
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (U. P). —The Senate Foreign Relations Committee decides today whether ) recommend broad revision of the Neutrality Act or mere repeal of the prohibition against arming merchant ships, as approved by the
over foreign policy. Opof a drastic revision ot he denounced the move as to-last-step to a war dec-
PROSPERITY PERILS HOME, BISHOP. SAYS
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George Hill
FISH'S ACCUSED AID TO POST BAIL
$5000 Bond Is Asked After Hill Is Indicted on Perjury Counts.
WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 (U.P). —George Hill, alleged by the Government to be a “key man” in dissemination of propaganda “masterminded” by German agents in this country, is expected to post $5000 bail today, giving him his fréedom pending trial on charges of perjury before a grand jury. Hill, a secretary of Rep. Hamilton Fish (R. N. Y.), pleaded not guilty to the charge when arraigned before U. S. Judge T. Alan Goldsborough a returned
$12,000 Income Charged
The charge that Hill was a prominent figure in propaganda activie ties was made by William P. Maloney, special assistant to the At torney General. It came during a sharp exchange with Hill's counsel, former Rep. John J. O'Connor of New York, on Mr. Maloney’s request for $10,000 bail. “Hill, by his own admission, says he has received $12,000 in the last few months from sources he will not disclose,” Mr. Maloney declared. “Every indication is that he is a key man in Washington in the distribution of literature under Congressional frank—all master-mind-ed by foreign, German agents.” Mr. O'Connor maintained, however, that Hill told him he did say where the money came from and that “it “is certain the defendant says it never came from the German Government.” Based on Testimony
wf Sa lverad aR SeIAVE The indictment concerned testimony given by Hill when the grand Jury was investigating George Sylvester Viereck, a registered German agent now under indictment for failing to divulge s activities fully to ‘the State Department.
In the first two counts, Hill is alleged to have denied that he instructed employees of the House of Representatives to take eight mail sacks containing reprinted speeches of non-interventionist congressmen to Rep. Fish's storeroom in the House office building. ‘The other charges that Hill falsely denied that he knew Viereck. .
SOMALILAND FIGHTS FREE FRENCH ARMY
VICHY, Oct. 25 (U. P.).—Vichy forces in French Somaliland are resisting Free French and British forces which have invaded the East African colony, the Colonial Secretariat of State said today. A spokesman for the Colonial Secretariat said the invaders apparently were driving for Tajura, across the narrow Gulf of Tajura from Djibouti. The plan appeared to be to isolate Djibouti from the remainder of the colony, it was said.
The invasion began, official dispatches said, when Free French and British forces crossed the west-
20 miles northwest of Tajura. - French Somaliland has been blockaded by land and sea by Brit ish and ¥ree French forces since the conquest of Ethiopia and Eri-
PELLEY SURRENDERS IN NORTH CAROLINA
ASHEVILLE, N. 0, Oct. 25 (U.|
P.)~William. Dudley Pelley, leader of the Silver Shirt organization, surrendered yesterday to Buncombe
violating terms of a suspended 1935 Pelley. was convicted in Bun-
county officers to face charges of|
SRE Petain Offer Reported = | © Well-informed circles said Vichy's Interior | Minister, Pierre Puchewj who returned from Paris today, had carried a message from Marsha Petain offering himself as a hostage in an appeal to Hitler to spare the lives of the 100 hostages held inf Nantes and Bordeaux prisons. Information available to United Press gave this picture recent developments at Vichy: 1. The Germans put heavy p sure on Pefain to remove Weygand and replace him with Gen. Henr} Dentz, who led the French fig against Britain in Syria. Petain fused to sacrifice his African com mander, whose loyalty to the marshal is unquestioned. Return of Laval Debated
2. Belin's attitude toward rene of collaboration negotiations wi France (which Vichy desires, hop& ing. for economic and other concesd sions) hardened with the pro of the Nazi invasion of Russia ¥ was believed tna Jeimoval ‘Weygand was meade a prerequisite any general political settlement be# tween France and Germany. ! 3. A strong effort is’ being by members of the Vichy Cab to return Pierre Laval to the Gove
tion, in handling negotiations Germany, ;
ices of Laval, apostle of Sollaborad g wil i 1 Laval Lists Demands : Laval’ has had several talks wi Puchew, who reportedly outlined oe conditions were understood be: : 1, Equality of rank with Dar would be Foreign Minister an Darlan Minister of National De 2. Full direction by Laval of propaganda, including strict ¢ to assure its support of him an his policies and to guard ag 3. Assurance of a Minister of Tn4 terior “friendly” to Laval. | Motorists’ vision will be discussed i trists members tomorrow at Hotel Severin. Dr. D. R. Reed, La Porte,
the plan for his return to power. as Vice Premier. In addition, Lav fense and Colonies. of trol over the French press in any attempt to oust him. MOTORISTS’ VISION | by Indiana Association of Optome= will be in charge.
ners’ drivers’ licenses. Assisting Dry Reed are Dr. T. H. Cochrane, In<
dianapolis; Dr. Forest W. Fr Anderson;’ Dr. Raymond Sa Columbus; Dr. Robert W. Tube
Richmond, and Dr. Lloyd Wedeking; Washington. :
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