Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 13 December 1941 — Page 7

SATURDAY, DEC. 13, 1941

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Inside Indianapolis By Lowell Nussbaum

PROFILE OF THE WEEK: John Kiley Ruckelshaus, lawyer, former City Attorney, student of philosophy, and a curious mixture of the practical and abstract politician. He's been active in G. O. P. politics in Indiana since his youth, without any thought of running for office. He'd much rather read books full of unpronounceable words on political science than beat the bushes for votes. Jack Ruckelshaus is 41, towers

8 feet, 4 inches, and weighs about’

185. He has blue-black hair with a nice wave; dark blue eyes, artistic hands with long fingers, and he's just the least bit stoopshouldered. Ordinarily he's serious both in appearance and actions; at times in appearance only. That's when, with nary a smile, he gives way to his sparkling sense of humor. He loves fun, particularly of the slapstick variety. He never goes to a formal social function without a false mustache in his tuxedo pocket. One of his favorite tricks to amuse guests is “walking downstairs” back of a davenport. He gets a kick out of novelty store gadgets, such as buzzers, or the devices that make the guest's dinner plate hop up and down.

Wants to Write a Book

A GREAT STORY TELLER, he likes those with a clever little twist, jots them in a note book so he won't forget them, He has an even disposition that never seems to get ruffled. And he’s undemanding—seems able to get along without anything but a few good books. Born in Marion, he was the “fastest man on the Shortridge basketball floor for three minutes” attended an officers training camp at West Point during the war, then Wabash College and Harvard Law School. He spent several years as chief counsel for the Ulen engineering firm during which he traveled over a large part of the world. His principal hobby is reading, and he usually is in the midst of four or five books at the same time. He reads himself to sleep at night, awakens early and gets in an hour or so more before breakfast. He cares nothing for novels; his favorite subject is philosophy. He's proud of his excellent library, which contains quite a few rare, old volumes. Whenever Lie can find the time, he wants to write a book.

Sings in the Shower

JACK PRIDES HIMSELF on being a “Hoosier fisherman.” He uses an ordinary cane pole and a simple hook and line—none of the fancy stuff—and he catches them, too. Up at Burt Lake, Mich, he'll sit on a raft eight hours a day for a month, and drag in a nice string most every day. He enjoys golf, too, gets long drives and a high score, Fond of music, he has a nice voice, and likes to sing in the shower. South American rhythm intrigues him. He still remembers two or three piano pieces from his childhood days. One of them is “Jingle Bells.” Whenever a friend asks him to play some particular selection, he obliges with “Jingle Bells” He does a take-off on tap dancing that's pretty good. He admires boxers and wrestlers, and as a youth had ambitions along that line. He sent away for all the physique-improving courses he could find, and used to stand in front of the mirror, exercising and thumping his chest.

Good Checker Player

HE ENJOYS WORKING in the yard and in his garden, but is miserable when he has to fix something around the house. He likes poker and backgammon,

prides himself as an extra good checker player. He enjoys playing football in the backyard with his sons, Jack, 1114, and Bill, 8. He's simply crazy about his 17-months-old daughter, Ronnie. She's the first girl baby in seven generations of the Ruckelshaus family —166 years. Jack doesn’t smoke and never did, except when as an aspiring young politician he'd pick up a cigar at a banguet to “look important.” He loves puns. His idea of an ideal movie would be one-co-starring Joe Cook, Laurel and Hardy, and Abbott and Costello. He eats three square meals a day, doesn't care for fancy foods, and is cautious about trying new dishes.

Because of his height, he has trouble traveling, says |

his feet stick out in the halls of hotels. His own bed is special made—six inches longer than normal. Lots of funny things happen to him. For instance, about a year ago he noticed a man on an elevator who seemed to be smiling at him. The man’s face appeared vaguely familiar. As they got off the elevator, he noticed the man smiling again, then saw the man’s hand raised. Jack grabbed it and started shaking hands. “Ow, leggo,” the man howled. “My arm's broken.” It was, too. Jack hadn't noticed the sling.

Ernie Pyle is on leave of absence because of the illness of his wife.

Washington

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.—When Congress was put to the test this week, it came through. Congress has been calm and efficient. It has been businesslike and has not wasted time in idle words. To everyone it was obvious what had to be done, and it was done in the simplest, quickest way. During this week at least, we

have shown that democratic government can meet an emergency without lost motion and without grandstanding. It has been a most

heartening experience and it will do much to revive public confidence in the legislative branch. The war resolutions against Germany and Italy were put through without debate. In the Senate not a single word, aside from the routine mechanical formalities, was uttered. The whole business was finished in less than half an hour. The House was equally prompt. Without anything more than a clarifying question, the Senate voted unanimously to permit the President to send American troops of any kind anywhere. The fact that there was no debate only gave more force to the action. For it was the silent action of free men. No one was shut off from debate. Senators could have talked by the hour. But they knew that words were unnecessary and out of place in the presence of such compelling events. Both Houses have set a high example.

The Political Truce

SOMEWHAT LOST IN the rush of bigger actions was the unprecedented political truce, declared just before we declared war on Germany and Italy. This truce was declared in an exchange of telegrams between Chairman Flynn of the Democratic National Committee and Chairman Martin of the Republican National Committee. The truce also was registered in the resolution unanimously adopted at a confer-

Hitler's War

WASHINGTON, lec. 13 — Fast and furious smashes both diplomatic and military, are now expected on the part of Adolf Hitler—in western Europe, in the basin of the Mediterranean, and in North Africa. That the Fuehrer will put the squeeze on i 1 France, Spain, Portugal and Tur3 key to “collaborate” with the Axis is certain. His system has always been to strike while the iron is hot. He can quote Japanese claims to supremacy in the Pacific, his own “victory” over Russia, and the Nazi-Fascist declarations of war against the United States, as “proof” of Axis might. If France surrenders, all North and West Africa will be turned over to the Axis as French IndoChina was turned over to Japan. If Spain succumbs, the Nazis will be planted on both sides of the Straits of Gibraltar and the British fortress there will be boxed in. If Portugal gives up, the strategically placed Asores and Cape Verde Islands will become German air and naval bases. Pan-American clipper planes regularly make the Azores-New York flight non-stop, carrying huge loads.

Chest Thumping Starts Now

THE HOP FROM the Cape Verdes to Martinique and Guadeloupe, France's islands in the West Indies, is shorter still And from these to Puerto Rico, Guantanamo Bay, the Panama Canal and other American bases the distances become negligible. French Dakar, on the African west coast, is only 1800 miles from Brazil Accordingly, Hitler it now expected to thump his chest and bellow at the remaining neutrals and would-be neutrals in an effort to frighten them into

My Day

EN ROUTE TO PORTLAND, ORE, Friday. —We are on the train this morning, going up through the Oa of a Nuen of this country was set y New anders, The rushing streams, which look as though salmon and trout would be plentiful in them, remind one of Maine rivers, though the moun‘tains are so much higher. I wish I could say that wherever I see magnificent trees cut down, I could also see plantations of new trees, but I have not noticed that as yet. One important lesson we still must learn, we cannot use anything that comes from the soil and not return something to it for the use of generations to come. I went straight to the mee _ of the San Francisco metropolitan area defe councils yes ay morning, Mayor La Guardia had held a meeting the day before with the police and fire chiefs and had evidently given thet Bb information, The re chief in Sen a c no 2 he an e is very much upset because Rs Government has not as yet provided him with all the machines he thiriks he needs. : T

By Raymond Clapper

ence of Senate Republicans. They pledged their full support to the prosecution of the war. This means, it is hoped, an end of the bickering which has hampered the Administration during the last two years in dealing with the dangers created by the war. It will not end criticism and should not. But hereafter criticism presumably will be devoted to making more effective the adopted policy of the Government, whereas before much of the criticism was intended to obstruct and reverse the Government’s policy. The only unfortunate incident that has occurred since Japan's attack is Senator Tobey’s attempt to

force disclosure of military secrets about the dam- |!

age at Pearl Harbor. Around Congress they know Tobey. He embarrasses his own fellow Republicans more

than he does the Administration.

We All Share the Decision

EVENTUALLY, DETAILS of Pearl Harbor will be| 8 exposed and the blame fixed. Congress is determined |

to do that. But the responsible Republicans know there is risk of giving information to Japan by going into this now. They are ready to wait until the affair can be hauled out into the open and discussed

oy these times there is little for Congress to do but to vote appropriations and scrutinize the conduct of the war. Commons does a good job of it in England. American solidarity behind the war does not mean blind, unquestioning resignation to everything that is done. Our unanimity means that we are all participating in the effort. We are sharing the decision, not merely accepting it. We have a right to know what happens and to pass judgment on it. But we must use better judgment in timing than Senator Tobey is showing. Fortunately most members in both Houses of Congress, by wai until a safe time before demanding military information, are showing a patriotic sense of time. y

By Wm. Philip Simms

tossing all this into the Axis balanc—promising them a great and happy future if they wil, and threatening them with annihilation if they won't. Turkey will be told that President Roosevelt's recent promise of lend-lease aid was an empty gesture, The war in the Pacific, Hitler will argue, will eat up all the munitions the United States can turn out. Even Britain, Russia and China will have to do with less. Moreover, he will doubtless say, with the Pacific blocked by the Japanese and the Mediterranean by the Axis, the only way American goods could reach Turkey would be via Cape Town. And once the Nazis are at Dakar, American ships will find it difficult to round the cape into the Indian Ocean.

Flare-Up Is Imminent

HITLER'S PUZZLING MOVES in Russia also appear to fit into this general picture. By straightening out and somewhat, shortening the line from the Arctic Ocean to the Black Sea, he can economize in troops and material. These he may use against the British in Libya, in French Africa or elsewhere during the winter. London officials are saying he may launch another attack against the British Isles, or even try invasion. All signs, therefore, point to an imminent flare-up of intense activity—in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Sensational, even desperate, Axis moves may be expected for the simple reason that few believe Hitler's present setup can last long. Italy is known to be virtually out as an active fighting partner, Japan is said to have about a year’s supply of certain basic war stocks, after which her efforts will begin to lag. As for Germany, the problem is how long she can an the hod alone for the Axis in Burope, Africa, the Middle Bast and the Atlantic Ocean and hold down the turbulent occupied areas at the same time.

Hitler, therefore, is despera eager to make ha while the sun shines. da y

By Eleanor Roosevelt

I hope for the safety of San his ingenuity to achieve results that must be in any area. This is a lesson which we shall in the next few months, because we shall

often find that we can not have what we want, but

will use achieved

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An echelon formation of Philippine-based attack planes on recent maneuvers, These planes are now engaged in defense of the U. S. outpost in the Far East against Japanese attack.

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Dying Moments

raft carrier Ark Royal sank Nov. 14 after being torpedoed by a submarine in the Mediterranean 25 miles from Gie braltar. This photo, just received by Clipper, shows the stricken ship listing drunkenly to starboard shortly before plunging to the bottom. A few planes are clustered on the foredecks. A group of men huddles near midship.

A gun section of G Battery of the Philippine Scouts testing their field pieces in war games that pre

ceded the Japanese aggression.

These men are now seeing real aotion and their conduct under fire

has drawn the highest praise from their American and native commanders,

FORD ON 7-DAY DEFENSE BASIS

Plane Engine and Bomber Plants Hum 24 Hours; G. M. May Follow.

DETROIT, Dec. 13 (U. P).—The Ford Motor Co. with defense contracts totaling more than $900,000,000, began turning out arms to beat the Axis on a 24-hour, seven-day a week schedule today. Edsel Ford, president of the company, announcing the schedule, said it was in effect, wherever practical. Workers in the $37,500,000 Pratt and Whitney airplane engine factory at River Rouge, Mich, were put on two, 10-hour shifts, seven days a week. An around-the-clock schedule also was instituted at the $58,500,000 plant near Ypsilanti, Mich., which will be turning out Consolidated P-24E bombers by spring, its air field, in the engineering laboratory, tool and die plant and magnesium foundry. Meanwhile, officials of the U. A. W.-C. I. O. asked for an immediate conference with heads of Chrysler Corp. to “conclude an honorable agreement” on the seven-day week “swing shift,” on defense work. At the same time a Chrysler spokesman said Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto and Chrysler plants would close next Friday—four days earlier than previously scheduled.

Plants to Close Vice President B. D. Kunkle of

week, if men and material are available and an agreement can be Maney about extra pay for Satur-

Yule Greetings With a Bang

MIAMI, Fla. Dec. 13 (U. P).— Back in 1936, John J. Skillman was one of eight representatives of the Veterans of Foreign Wars who made a good will tour of Japan. Their reception was overwhelming. | Gen. Hideki Tojo, now premier of Japan, was Skillman’s personal

escort, and the Japanese government awarded them medals, inscribed “In token of our friendship and hands across the sea to endure to the end of the world.” After that, Skillman always sent Tojo a Christmas card every year. This year he sent it before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Today Skillman said he and the other medal-holders—Rep. James E. Van Zandt (R. Pa.), Paul S. Faulk and Dr. Raymond E. Conway of Pennsylvania; Joe Hlinka of Chicago; Joseph Bettencourt of San Antonio, Tex.; Lieut. Gov. Fred Alward of Nevada, and Dr. Oliver Austin of Washington State—planned to send Tojo a more appropriate Christmas greet-

They hope to return the medals to Japan in the head of a torpedo.

HAWAII SPENDS ATH QUIET NIGHT

Knox Confers With High Officials; Adjustments Made to Blackout.

HONOLULU, Dec. 12, 7 a. m. (U. P) —Hawaii has spent its fourth quiet night since Sunday's Japanese air raids. The military Governor’s office announced that there had been no developments in the combat situation. It said that there had been no reports of sabotage by Japanese. Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox is busy conferring with high naval officers. The people are adjusting themselves to the blackout. Most people are now preparing a room in their homes in which they may burn lights without violating blackout decrees. Some families who had evacuated Honolulu have returned. The military governor’s office, announcing a list of newspapers which would be permitted to publish, omitted the Japanese-American Hawaii Hochi and Nippu Jiji of Honolulu and the Hawaii Nichi Nichi of Hilo. .

OLD EVERYTHING

12 Pct. Don't Know What To Do in Air Raid, Poll Shows

By GEORGE GALLUP Director, American Institute of Publie Opinion PRINCETON, N. J, Dec. 13.—I1 the next few days one of the major prohlems of the Civilian Defense Administration will be to school the population in the proper measures to take in case of air raids. To discover how much information the public has at this early stage, the American Institute of | Public Opinion ! Opinion has undertaken a special survey of the Eastern Coast and the Western Coast of the United States — the areas where air raids would be likely to come first, if at all. Interviewing was completed in the space of 12 hours by resident interviewers for the Institute, and the results sent in by telegraph. The first question put to people in the principal cities along the Eastern and Western seaboard was whether they think that their area will be bombed. Although the United States is fighting in the Pacific alone at the moment, the people in the East are almost as apprehensive of pos-

« | Sible air raids as the people along

the West coast. The results follow: “Do you think there is any chance that your city will be bombed

an WEST COAST

Yes S880 00s RIIRRAYS No BELL NB BRIBE IEAS Ul Guess EAST COAST

Yes SALEBY 45% NO sscoeseecis, . Pnready to Guess .......... 11° The next question in the survey was: | . “Where would you go in case of

sesseesees 1

to given to the public as to just what

to do. ; Although no shelter can be absolutely ‘safe, the Civilian Defense Administration

In Eastern areas the latter group includes a small percentage who would go into a subway-—a shelter definitely not recommended by the authorities. Little difference in knowledge was found between East and Wess coast. The combined results fole low:

EAST AND WEST COAST COMBINED Would stay indoors or get into large public building Would go to a basement. . Would stay where they happened to be Would go to street, park, field or subway (an action not recommended by the authorities) Miscellaneous 9 Woud not know what to do 12

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UNION ACCUSES ALLISON

Charges of unfair labor practice against the Allison Division, Gene eral Motors Corp. have been filed with the National Labor Relations Board here by Local 933, Uniied Automobile Workers, C. I. O. e union charged that three Allison Division employees were discharged for union activity,

TEST YOUR KNOWLEDGE

1—~Who was Secretary of the Ine terior in the administration of Herbert Hoover?

23—Where is Morooco?

3—The names of which of the states of the U. 8. end with the Jetter “s”?

4-—Name the author of “A Visi$ from St. Nicholas,” which bes gins ‘““Twas the night beforg Christmas.”

5--Who composed “The Rosary”? 6—Are duck eggs suitable fop human food? Answers

1=Dr. Ray Lyman Wilbur, 2-Northwestern Africa.

3--Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Mase sachusetts, Texas.

ost 4-Clement C. Moore.

5-~Ethelbert Nevin. 6-Yes.

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