Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 14 January 1942 — Page 2
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WICKARD STICKS DESPITE REBUKE
Hoosier First of Cabinet to| Get Public Scolding From F. D. R.
By DANIEL M. KIDNEY Times Staff Writer WASHINGTON. Jan. 14—Secretary of Agriculture Claude R. Wickard stands today as the first Roosevelt Cabinet official to be publicly rebuked by the President. But he doesn’t intend to quit and F. D. R. will not fire him. However, the Indianian is likely to get into any more rows with Price Administrator Leon Henderson. For it was his taking sides with the Congressional farm bloc against Mr. Henderson which brought the Presidential reprimand. Wickard Stands Pat Secretary Wickard favored Bankhead amendment to the Ad-
ministration price control bill. This would give him (Wickard) veto] for making West Point Military power over prices of agricultural | Other officers installed are Larry products set by Mr. Henderson. Even after the President sent a letter opposing the amendment,
which was read in the Senate, Secretary Wickard reportedly stuck with his Senate committee testimony in favor of this dual control. Only yesterday did the White House receive a letter from him saying that he had been misquoted in the press, the President said. The matter of the letter was brought to light after President Roosevelt lashed out against the Wickard veto plan at his press conference yesterday afternoon.
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put Indiana at the top for the He pointed out that such a plan/pnation, will give a luncheon in his would ultimately make him the honor at the Claypool at noon. Price Administrator because he| Tomorrow night, both Miss Lom“could fire either one bard and Mr. Hays will take part in But he made it clear that hej patriotic rally at Cadle Taberhopes t both the Bankhead and pacle. Mr. Hays will give the prin-
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The gavel of Herff-Jones Co. Guild changed hands last night as William Chaille, left, took over the presidency from Fred Bennett, Members of the guild pledged 3 per cent of their salaries for the purchase of defense bonds at the meeting. Harry J. Herff, president. center, announced that the company had received the contract
Hicks, secretary, and C. H. Becker, treasurer.
ALLIED BLOWS DELAYING JAPS
Dutch Land, Air Forces Fight on All Fronts;
Wavell in Indies. (Continued from Page One)
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fied Netherlands - United StatesBritish Empire defense, were operating on territory of all three partners, it was announced in Batavia that Gen. Sir Archibald Wavell, the new British commander in chief of United Nations forces in the Far t | Pacific, had arrived in the Dutch E | Indies to establish headquarters. Announcement of the arrival in Java of U. S. Admiral Thomas C. Hart, Gen. Wavell’s deputy in command of the Allied Far Eastern naval forces, had been made previously. There was no assurance in either Singapore or London today that Allied Supreme Headquarters in Java held any immediate hope for improvement of the Malaya situation. Hope to Stop Enemy
The Japanese, pushing down the west coast from the Kuala Lumpur sector, still were making some progress despite extensive Allied demolition and rear-guard resistance but the big test will come 5 closer to Singapore. The Dutch moved into the fighting zone on the Sarawak border to stop the enemy rather than in hope of immediately pushing him out of Borneo. Offensive operations by Allied forces were in progress but the Allies were still on the defensive in general in the Far East. That situation is likely to prevail for sometime, with the Japanese momentum continuing to make broad gains despite the offensive counter-blows that may be struck agianst them until the enemy general drive is brought to a halt. The counter-blows struck from Dutch bases were part of a rapidly developing general plan of far east-
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THE LETTERS, “M. P.,” on the arm band of an armed soldier who walked into the Court House today, certainly did not mean “Marriage Permit.” The “M. P.’—army term for military police — interrupted the filing of a marriage application by an 18-year-old Indianapolis girl and a young man in Army uniform. Shortly after the “M. P.” arrived on the scene, the soldier departed with him and the girl departed with her friends. There was no explanation for the sudden halt in the wedding
O'Mahoney inserted [cipal address. by the Senate, will be killed in fon The audience will see what is ference and the measure restored pelieved to be the largest photo- | to the status in which passed | graph of President Roosevelt. It is the House 26 feet nigh and 20 feet wide. It The O'Mahoney amendment pro- jis the “creation” of James Branson. viding so-called parity prices for | farm products would compel infla-| tion, the President insists Leon Louiso, in charge of lighting Secretary Wickard wasn’t on rec- the tabernacle for the rally, has ord regarding the O'Mahoney arranged to give that picture equal amendment, however prominence with Miss Lombard and Offered by Bankhead (Mr. Hays. | The four uniformed color-bearers The dual-control amendment Was! hy will help the movie actress in introduced by John H. the flag ceremony at the State Bankhead (D after the mouse are First Sergt. William M. Southern Senators had fought Sev- Tong of Ft. Harrison, who fought eral rounds with Mr. Henderson|i, France in the first World war; regarding ceilings he finally placed | gst Sergt. Cecil E. Kinsey of the
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plans ern defense which "appeared to be creating an American “Tobruk” on Luzon island in the Philippines. Australian forces and increased numbers of Allied airplanes were improving the military situation in Malaya but it was pointed out in London that large numbers of Jap-
anese mechanized troops, infantry and airplanes still held the initia-
Plan tive and that no sudden or complete reversal should be expected.
Predict Burma Action
Although the heavy rains slowed up the Japanese, it was believed likely that they would be able to advance farther south .before meeting the strongest British resistance.
Counter-Propaganda Set Up to Blast Enemies’ Lies.
Times Special WASHINGTON, Jan. 14—The counter-propaganda program of the
on fats and oils. Marine recruiting staff, who was a The cotton-seed Senators SOON | member of the U. S. Legation guard were joined by the corn and wheat Peking: Robert A. Stillwell, | bloc, backed by politically potent metalsmith, second class, from the farm organization lobbies, and the! Naval Armory and Fred Hassel- | Senate passed the Bankhead pring former commander of Bruce | amendment 43 to 37. | Robison Post No. 133, American Both Senators Frederick Van-| region. Nuys (D. Ind) and Raymond E.| Willis (R. Ind.) voted for it. They |
| = a ens had been asked to do so by Presi- | FRISCO BRIDGE USES dent Hassel Schenck of the Indiana | ‘PATRIOTIC PAINT’
Farm Bureau, who made a special trip here to help put it over. SAN FRANCISCO (U. P.).—Aluminum, used in one of the world’s
|biggest paint jobs—a task that [never ends—is being diverted to construction. of fighting planes by changing the color scheme of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay bridge. The 38 painters who work con{tinuously on the span, world’s biggest and longest, are making noteworthy saving in the vital defense metal by using black paint |to protect all surfaces of the bridge {not exposed to public view.
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In Burma, there still were indications that both sides were preparing for possible and offensives. An exchange of aerial bombs continued, with the Japanese again bombing the Rangoon airdrome following Allied air attacks on Japanese bases in Thailand. Northward in China, there were reports from Chungking of severe fightigg in the Canton area where the Chinese had struck at that
office of facts and figures will begin in two or three weeks. Two objectives have been set:. . 1. To popularize the information im Edmund Taylor's book, “Strategy of Terror.” 2. To call each turn in Axis propaganda as the “line” shifts to ac-
The office is headed by Archibald | MacLeish, librarian of Congress, who believes that American morale | will take care of itself if the people |are forewarned of Axis propaganda {trickery and are sufficiently apprised of dangers and responsi- | bilities. | Mr. Taylor, an American reporter lin Paris before the debacle, de- | ser bes in his book the Nazi methods of sapping civilian morale by | spreading false rumors and racial {and religious prejudice. Mr. Mae{Leish thinks so well of the book. {intimates say, that he recommends [no other text on Nazi propaganda | methods. How the volume is to be popufarized for the millions has not been
southern China. Japanese counter-attacks by col-
progress was indefinite.
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War Moves Today
By LOUIS F. KEEMLE United Press War Analyst The urgent appeal of Dutch and British Malayan authorities for reinforcements points up the immediate weakness of the Allied position in the western
WEDNESDAY, JAN. 14, 1942
Pacific and the
over long and hazardous routes. The supplies now are arriving, with more on the way. The question is whether the Japanese can be held off in Malaya and the East Indies until the United Nations are equipped sufficiently to take the offensive.
Dutch Might Hold On
The Japanese hope to have Singapore and be firmly established in the islands before the real Allied strength can make itself felt. In that case, the task of driving them out would be trebly difficult. The Allies would lack bases and might have to operate from Australia. The fall of Singapore would threaten the Indian Ocean line of supply. However, even if Singapore is taken, the Dutch Indies might be capable of holding the fort for a considerable time. The Dutch are fighting hard and as part of the unified war effort, struck at the foe today in British Sarawak, Fast Borneo and even the Philippines.
Shipping Routes Periled
If they hold long enough, British and American ships steaming eastward over the Indian Ocean and westward over the Pacific might be able to deliver enough aid to turn
cesses at the end of the fifth week of the war. That is the difficulty of delivering sufficient supplies, especially airplanes, soon enough to offset Japanese superiority. The time element heavily favors the Japanese. surprise and Britain and the United States had to start from scratch as of Dec. 7, first organizing reinforcements and then delivering them
the tide. Aircraft also can be flown in from both sides.
Threat of Veto
WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (U. P) — The implied threat of a Presidential veto of pending price control legislation today weakened the Sénate farm bloc’s attempt to get preferential treatment for agricultural products, President Roosevelt, continuing his active participation in shaping the legislation that has been before Congress since last summer, also reminded two of his top officials who have been arguing about joint authority over farm prices: “I can fire either one of them.” Mr. Roosevelt allowed direct quotation of his press conference statement involving Price Administrator Leon Henderson and Secretary of Agriculture Claude R. Wickard. Wickard, opposing the President's views on pending price control legislation, wants veto power over any
CURE SOUGHT FOR JEKYLL-HYDE BOY
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important Japanese-held base in The latest reports told of three
umns of 3000 soldiers each, but
The Executive Board of the State C. I. O. today demanded the immediate removal of William Knudsen from the Office of Production Management and his replacement “by
a boy must be dealt with harshly
and probably sent to the Boys’ School but in this case there was something mysterious and I couldn’t help but think that something could be done,” said Judge Bradshaw. Juvenile Court authorities then began another rehabilitation campaign, using all the probationary methods known. But a few weeks later more cars were stolen and the same boy was arrested to amazement of his parents and friends. Investigation of the records disclosed that the car thefts were occurring every 60 to 70 days. This was the first clue. Bradshaw summoned the best psychiatrists available here and they began several weeks of ob-
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reason for continued Japanese suc-
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The normal shipping route past Hawaii and through the Torres Strait between Australia and New Guinea to the Indies is now endangered by Japanese naval and aircraft but probably still is being used. If it becomes too hazardous, ships could take th&é sbuthern route around Australia, although it would add more than a week to the voyage.
Fly In More Planes
Ajreraft can and probably are being flown in by the way of Hawaii,
Canton Island, the Fiji Islands and Australia. Increasing Allied air activity would indicate that they are arriving in considerable numbers, although the claim of a British Malayan official that Japanese air superiority will be overcome within a few days should be taken with considerable reserve. Air reinforcements also are going
by the South Atlantic route to
Africa and across that continent, the Middle East and India. Ameri can bombers for the British in the Middle East have long been going by that route. The South Atlantic also offers an alternative shipping route around the Cape of Good Hope and across the Indian Ocean. It is longer but safer.
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ceilings Henderson might set over farm product prices. Senate - House conferees have scheduled a meeting tomorrow to begin work on a compromise between the differing versions passed by the Senate and House. Mr. Roosevelt left no doubt about where he stands on the pending bills. He hold a press conference late yesterday that the Senate version, with its farm bloe amendments, might be described as a bill to compel inflation rather than combat it. :
Claims Plea Unsound
The Senate bill would require Henderson to get Wickard’s consent before fixing price ceilings on farm products and, in addition, would prevent the fixing of any ceiling below a level equivalent to about 120 per cent of present parity. Mr. Roosevelt described the former provision as thoroughly unsound and the latter as more likely to contribute to inflation than anything he knew of. He contended that it would lead to a rise in the price of farm products that would bring demands for wage increases in industry, thus starting an upward price spiral which in the long run would be expensive to farmers as well as to the rest of the country.
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a competent person whose first interest is patriotism instead of profit for his company.” In a statement issued by C. I. O. President James McEwan and Sec-retary-Treasurer Walter Frisbie, the Indiana C. I. O. asserted that the OPM under Mr. Knudsen “has committed one blunder after another.” “We need machines working, but the automobile industry with its vast resources of machine tools is being used only 35 per cent of its] capacity. . . . Mr. Knudsen and his force of dollar-a-year men have consistently placed the interests of their companies ahead of the in- | terests of their country,” the statement said.
Thrifty Dutch Collect Mines
BATAVIA, Jan. 14 (Delayed) — The Dutch are thrifty. Several days ago a Japanese submarine was spotted laying mines outside a Netherlands East Indies harbor. Dutch observers sat back and waited until the enemy had completed his mission and feft. Then a Dutch minesweeper put out, picked up the mines and | after neutralizing them carefully stowed them aboard a Dutch minelayer for future vse against
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servations. They established definitely that the boy was suffering from a cycle of emotional disturbances and that they were occurring every 60 to 70 days like clockwork.
Failed te Find Cause
This established, the psychiatrists and Juvenile Court authorities sought for several weeks the causes lying behind the emotional disturbances, but none could be found. Police and juvenile workers despaired of the boy recently and urged Judge Bradshaw to send the boy away as a hopeless case. “I still clung to a ray of hope that a model boy couldn't just go bad without some cause and I investigated further,” the judge said. Then, a few days ago the parents recalled that the bey suffered a skull fracture in an accident while at play. This was another important clue | and Judge Bradshaw went into ae-! tion again. | “I'm going to call in some rine |
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