Indianapolis Times, Indianapolis, Marion County, 9 April 1942 — Page 3

THURSDAY, ABRIL §

Public Asked

By CHARLES T. LUCEY

Times Special Writer

WASHINGTON, April 9.—The

entire American public will be en-

listed in the enforcement of commodity price ceilings under tentative plans being drafted here for an across-the-board governmental freez-

ing of prices, wages and rents.

Tt is likely that President Roosevelt himself will take the lead in

soliciting the people’s co-operation.

Officials recognize that no policing agency could be large enough to assure compliance with price controls, and that without such enforcement there may spring up “black markets providing scarce commodities to those able to pay premium prices.

HENCE THE PUBLIC will be appealed to, not alone on the basis of self-interest, but on the patriotic ground that a controlled price structure will mean an economically stronger America, better able to

fight a war and to sustain the peace

that will follow.

The plans now being discussed—which are believed to require

legislation insofar as they concern

wage controls—ecall for a campaign

emblem after the pattern of the Blue Eagle of NRA days, it is under-

stood.

The administration's concern with the dangers of runaway prices was indicated by the conference yesterday between President Roosevelt and Price Administrator Leon Henderson.

6. 0. P. LEADERS TALK STRATEGY

Consider Approving Unit To Draw Up Platform; Congressmen Here.

A platform advisory commiftee te farmulate campaign planks for next fall's general election was scheduled to receive the approval of the Republ®an state committee at a conference with Hoosier G. O. P. congressmen here today. This group, recommended by State Chairman Ralph Gates, is expected to draw up a brief platform with emphasis on economy tp be presented to the state convention later this spring. The full state committee, in session at the Clay-

Eagle Seout

Herbert Bang ape Scott

pool hotel today, was expected to discuss the various issues.

Study Convention Date

A state convention date also was] to be selected today, and party | leaders indicated that it probably! would be held in June, with fair grounds closeum as a possible] site. Uiseussion of primary filings and a survey of the political situation district by district also were on the | program, with six congressmen and | Senator Raymond E. ing. the

sites for

May 12, at which district officers, | night | Branch library.

members of the state committee, will] be selected.

Name Leaders May 13

The state committee will meet May 13 here to elect a chairman, vice chairman, secretary and 'treasurer, Only two of the Indiana G. O. P. congressional delegation were absent todav—Ear! Wilson of the ninth district and Robert A. Grant of the third, State officials and other party leaders also were on hand for

BRONZE PALMS

the !

Willis attend-|

| The committee also was to select! district conventions! held for Tndianapolis scouts

| MacArthur

* | pledges. is to be combined with a house-to- | ‘|house educational canvass of the civilian defense council in Indian-|

BIVEN 2 OTHERS

DO DOUBLE DUTY

IN BOND SURVEY

Week Callers Also to Explain Meaning of Civilian Defense. |

Canvassing for war savings bond |

April 27 through May 2, |

apolis and Marion county.

Minute men and minute women canvassers during “MacArthur war, bond pledging week” will have a

variety of duties when they call at

{city and county homes. ' First they will obtain pledges to]

buy bonds or make notations that ponds already are being purchased, |

after which they will leave patriotic window stickers.

Give Other Assistance

Then they will expiain what civilian defense means. The canvassers will point out where to reg-

City Wide Gourt of HONOF ister for volunteer service, give in-

Held at Madison Avenue Branch Library.

A city wide court of honor was last Madison Avenue Herbert Strong of troop 12 was awarded Eagle rankin Other scouts who were nenered were Richard Finley, troop 60, and Roland Swingley, troop 931, who were given bronze palms. Three scouts who qualified for life rank were James Voorhis and Ralph Wooden, troop 21, and Irving Ball, troop 72.

at the

Star scout ranking was conferred |

on William Meyer, troop 9; Robert Richards, troop 13; troop 55; Robert Merriman, troop

the conferences and indicated that

the session was one of the most im-| | Bill Schumann, troop 51, and John!

a held in several months,

WOMEN FACE VITAL TASKS, OSTROM SAYS

Political and civie responsibilities will fall more and more upon women and their growing influence

effect upon our government affairs.” Henry E. Ostrom told fourth ward Republican women yesterday. “The place of women in our community is vastly more important than ever before ih our history,” the candidate for the G. O. P. mayor nomination said at Ostrom-for-Mavor headquarters. pointing put that women voters soon may exceed the number of men voters. Referring to the many social and economic changes in recent time

‘the Scottish Rite cathedral

| night. “will be sure to have a wholesome

81: Jack Albertson, troop 73; George Saba and Joseph Saba, troop 83;

troop 136. 8 » ”

Guests of Wilmeth

Rov Scot's of troop 83, holding

Peale,

{

Allen Glass,|,

Stat ranking or above, were guests

struction on the care of electrical appliances, discuss housing problems and care of evacuees in the {event of an emergency and will outline to housewives the need for conservation, stressing the OCD’ slogan “buy whit is needed and save what is already owned.” Mrs. H, H. Arhholter, director of volunteer participation in the county and city defense organization, will be chairman of the combined drive. Mr. Arnholter estimates that it will require 10 to 20 minutes for one of the minute men or women canvassers to make a call at a home.

Two Programs Similar

All civilian defense workers assigned to specific duties in the county, will meet at 7:30 p. m. Tuesday in the War Memorial to receive instructions for the “MaecArthur week” drive, Mrs. Arnholter and Bugene C. Pulliam, state pxeeutive chairman of the war savings staff, will speak. Mrs. Arnholter explained, isn’t much difference in programs and the combined drive will prevent too frequent solicita-

“There

f Delbert O. Wilmeth, troop eom- | tion >

a dinner at] last

ittes chairman, at

Mr. Wilmeth is past commander of Hayward-Barcus post 55, American Legion, sponsoring organization of the troop which meets every Thursday evening at St. Paul's Episcopal church. Among Scouts who atténded and became charter members of the newly formed “Scout’s Council of troop 83° were Lyle Frost, Angelo Auda, George Saba, Carl Cook, Joseph Wright, William Mitchell, Robert Taylor, Willis Brinson, Wil-

Mr. Ostrom zaid that “the women of our nation have a rare opportunity this vear of bringing about! those orderly changes which make a democracy strong and assure the continuance of our present form of government and the effectiveness! of the two-party svstem

SULLIVAN SHERIFF CLUB CHIEF NAMED

Dr. Lea Commiskey, former cotintv dentist, today wag named president of the Tommy Sullivan for Sheriff Club, and announced that ecaptaing will be named for every ward in the county this week. Dr. Comiskey, who lives at 1048 Reicher, has been active in 14th ward politics for soine time. Roscoe Hardwick, United Cah Co. president, is club treasurer. Headquarters will be opened nest week, the officials gaid. Mr. Sullivan has served as a deputy sheriff for seven years and now is oh a 30-day leave of absence.

JAMES DENIER CHARGES GREENCASTLE, Ind, April 8 (U. P) Mayor W. D. James today denied impeachment -charges filed against him alleging he put city employees, funds and equipment to! personal use.

liam Ritchey, Ronald Reeder, Wii-

| bert Ritchey.

‘DR. KUEBLER TO TALK

6. 0. P. CANDIDATES

INVITED TO MEETING

All G. O. P. candidates for p= |

the two |

SUBSEQUENT TO this meeting there were reports that the president might soon send to-congress a special message citing the need for new action to stop the infiationary spiral. The danger of the present situation was conceded by Mr. Henderson in a comment that the general level of prices was “of a highly explosive character but has not been touched off.” He said the price situation had been discussed in general terms, and commented that he was fairly satisfied with the levels of prices “that we can get to” —meaning those selected prices which OPA has fixed. Persons familiar with the plans being developed here say that the need is to “get to” more commodities than can be reached under a selective system—that there must be over-all price control.

forget:

Well, here's a simple way to

| | this coupon and mail it to: AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DONOR CENTER, Suite 508, Chamber of Commerce building, Indianapolis, Tnd.

OBEY THAT IMPULSE— IT MAY SAVE A LIFE!

You have heard about the Red Cross blood donor campaign. And you've said, “that’s a great thing . . but with one thing and another these days you've never found | | the time to make an appointment for a blood donation,

Our bove are giving everything. Won't vou give a little?

. I'd like to do my bit,”

Don’t

To Rally Behind Blanket Price-Fixing Plan

RETAILERS, whose profits would be severely limited or perhaps eliminated in many instances, contend that, if blanket price control comes, a freezing of wages must come at the same time.

Labor has

indicated opposition to wage freezing, however,

The bureau of labor statistics

reported today that living costs

advanced 11.7 per cent in the year ending Feb, 15. Food in that period

advanced 19.3 per cent, clothing 18.

2 per cent and rents 3.3 per cent,

Food has advanced 3.3 per cent and clothing 4.3 per cent since just

before Pearl Harbor.

C. 1. O. President Philip Murray, in a letter to Mr. Henderson this week urging broad price controls, estimated that living costs had risen 15 per cent to 20 per cent in the last year.

GEISEL QUITS SHERIFF RAGE

Cadet From Here Directs Recruits

In charge of new recruits at the

| personnel office, R. BE. Wallace is a

Be Umpiring Ball Games

obey that impulse. Just fill out

Last Name

First Name

Address

{| | Any Time... . Morning...

1 would prefer an appointment: .Afternoon... (Donors limited to those between the ages of 21 and 60)

Telephone

.Evening....Day of Week....

| baseball

During Campaign.

Harry Geisel, famous big league umpire, today announced his withdrawal from the Republican primary race for county sheriff be- | cause he can not personally super- |, vise his campaign. He will leave early nexi week for an American league city where he will begin his 18th year as an umpire and will be absent from Indianapolis throughout the spring and summer. “The man whom T had selected to represent me has accepted a place in our war effort,” Mr. Geisel

WASHINGTON, April 9 (U.

the old homestead.

The federal housing administration will help administer the order. Under a licensing setup, construetion will be authorized only when the design and speeifications conform with standards set for the minimum use of eritical materials, the WPB said. Local FHA officers will decide whether a project is eligible for recommendation to the WPB. Exceptions for individual buildings are expected to be limited to places where there is an extreme shortage

of housing for war workers, Specifically exempted are military and government construetion, and projects to restore or rebuild structures damaged by “acts of God” and the public enemy. Most [of the buildings and homes now under construction ean be completed. 'but unless exceptions are granted, (the order prohibits the beginning lof any new building in the following classes: Suit] Construction—Cannot started without authorization if ol estimated cost is more than

Needless Building Halted.

P.) —Put away those well-thumbed {blueprints of your dream house and forget those plans for remodeling

The war production board shattered those hopes today by ordering virtually all non-essential construction halted for the duration. rials, labor and equipment must be devoted to the war effort, it decided.

Mate-

of buying more Canadian aluminum for United States war industries, Officials said that Canada would have to increase her output of aluminum in order to meet any further U. 8S. demands and would have to draw upon the newsprint and wood pulp industry for the necessary additional power, It is estimated that about 10 per cent of the newsprint and wood pulp industry power would have to be diverted to aluminum mills to meet the American purchasing program now under study. Canada now produces ahout A3 per cent of all the aluminum manufactured on the American continent,

ican newsprint supplies.

More Sugar

The wat production board today granted higher sugar allotments for April to more then 40 defense areas which have had population increases of 10 per cent or more during the past year.

1t also is the chief source of Amer-

explained, “and will not be able to handle my campaign. Since I will not be here, I feel that in all fairness to my friends, I should announce that I am not a candidate, “I want to thank my many friends and all the others who received my candidacy with such good favor and offered their help and | advice.” Mr. Geisel’s name will appear on| the ballot, since the deadline for | |officially withdrawing has passed. |

230,000 Cigarets |

Please O'Hare

STRAUSS SAYS:

expert

cadet now in the air corps me-

Withdraws B Because He Will | chanics school at Shepherd Field,

| Tex, |son of Mrs. Flor | ence Kearney, 712 |B. Ninth st, who returned recently from a week’sh visit with him at. the field.

He is the

Cadet, Wallace is 27 and a grad-: {uate of school 8 and Technical high school. He is the holder of an machine gunner’s medal, having served with the national guard, Co. M, 151st infantry. His enlistment in the guard expired shortly before that branch of the service was called to active duty. He enlisted in the army Jan. 3. Before joining he was an inspector in the condenser department of the P. R. Mallory Co.

R. E. Wallace

Home Defense Bulletin

Fram Marion county and Indiane

apolis offices of civilian defense, orld War memorial, 431 N. Meridian st

Every factory and office building is organized for YOUR defense against enemy ate tacks. If you do not know who has organized your floor or department, make it a point fo find out NOW, Someone is being trained to help. Co-operate and help them by learning just what to do to help yourself, Don’t wait until it is too late.

VIGILANGE OVER WEIGHTS URGED

Consumers Must Receive Correct Measures,

Inspectors Told.

Greater vigilance on the part of Indiana weights and measures ine spectors was urged today to protect the consumers’ money in time of war, This action was urged by Rollin

|B. Meek, president of the Indiana

Association of Weights and Meas« ures Inspectors, who opened the

29th annual convention of the ine spectors in the Claypool hotel. “With rising prices, that ‘ounce of air’ which some unscruplous desale ers sell is worth more than it used to be,” he said. “It is greatly ime. portant that weights are checked carefully to protect the incomes of consumers. Rationing and priorities have made it hard to replace old worn out scales and measures.”

Scale Check Urged

“These old scales and measures must be checked more often to ase sure their proper operation,” he continued. “Higher taxes and ree duced profits will encourage une scrupulous dealers to take advane tage of customers through faulty weights and measures.” The convention will continue through Saturday. More than 250 members of the association had registered this morning. New officers for the year will be elected Saturday afternoon and the session will close Saturday night with the annual banquet in the Riley room. Governor Schricker and Mayor Sullivan will speak at the banquet. Secretary of State

TA Sal

Tucker will be the toastmaster,

mary nominations will be invited|$500. That would permit the addito the regular April meeting of the tion of a bathroom or a garage (if Washington Township Republican| you can get the materials) but club next Monday, president Mark | would make impossible an addition

CONGRESSMEN LOSE

W. Rhoads said today. The invitation is in accordance with a 16-year custom. William ¥. Elliot, first vice presi-| dent, will introduce each candidate briefly.

Two of the club's officers

ate candidates—My. Rhoads for ju |

venile court judge and Mrs, Georgia | :B. Shideler, secretary, for township!

TO MEN OF ST. PAUL'S trustee

Ralph Hamill, former Irvington

{of sizeable proportions or extensive remodeling.

Agricultural Construction — Can[not be started if the cost is esti

liam Green, Joseph Saba and Al- who will be permitted to speak|Mmated at $1000 or more for the pat-

| ticular building or projeet involved.

Other Construction — Cannot be started without permission if the project costs $5000 or more. This category includes commercial, industrial, recreational, institutional,

| The men of St. Paul's Episcopal Republican club president and can-| highway, roadway, sub-surface and

{church will have Dr, for their get-together morrow at 6:30 p.m ‘dianapolis Athletic club. Dt. Kuebler is from the department of | classical languages of Northwestern! university. The Rev. William Burrows church rector and Omar 8S. Hunt,

senior warden, will preside. C. Ray-|

mond Miller of the Eii Lilly Co. chairman of arrangements, may he reached for tesérvations at Ma. RIB

MARSHALL DEPRESSED

LONDON, April 8 (U. P).—QGen. George C. Marshall was advised of the apparent fall of the American defenses of Bataan today and wells informed quarters said that, while he did not comment, he appeared | depressed. It was added that he was Wtehs ling developments closely.

Clark G.!didate for judge of superior court 5 utilities Kuebler of Chicago as guest speaker! will provide the musical entertain-! vately dinner to-| {ment for the meeting at elub head- | in the In- | Quarters, 81st st. and Colles ave,

ALL MUST AID IN WAR

EFFORT, LEWIS SAYS

| if

“Our institutions, system of government, life must he preserved and the only manner by which this objective can be attained is for every citizen to

do his full share in the war effort,” |

David M. Lewis, candidate for the

| Democratic nomination as probate

court judge, told a series of political rallies last night. “All of us as Americans must put aside all private interests, all pers sonal ambitions for the duration. Perhaps the most important instic tution of government is the judicial system. It effects all of us at some time during our lifetime, directly or indirectly.” he added.

our two-party | our way of |

construction, whether prior publicly financed.

The WPB emphasized that the order does not affect ordinary maintenance and repair work to return a stricture to sound working cone dition without a change of design,

Less Gasoline The war production board today cut gasoline deliveries to filling sta tions and other bulk consumers in the east and west coast gsurtailment areas from the present 80 per cent to 66 per cent of the average amounts they received in December, January and February. The order is effective April 16. The curtailment areas include the 17 Bastern seaboard states, the Dis triet of Columbia and the states of Washington and Oregon.

Canadian Aluminum War production board officials have scheduled a meeting for tomorrow to discuss the advisability

TOUCH, MEYER SAYS

Many of the shofleomings of congress may be traced to the fact that too many of its members do not live close enough to the people in their districts, Howard M. Meyer, candidate for the Repub= lican nomination as representative from the 11th district, charged last night. Mr. Meyer addressed the Warren Township Republican e¢lub at the (home of Mr. and Mrs, Bernard L. |Curty, 6797 BE. 10th st. More than 30 other candidates for various offices also spoke. “It is not sufficient that a congressman only act when he is told what to do by someone back home," said Mr. Meyer. “He should khow the problems of his district and this knowledge can come best from long-continued associatioh with the problems in his distriet.” Samuel Montgomery, Warren township chairman, introduced the speakers. The next meeting of the club will be April 20,

PLEDGES DANISH LIBERTY LONDON, April 0 (U., P) The day is coming when Denmark will be free of the axis grip, Prime Mine ister Winston Churchill said today when he accepted a check for the war effort from the Free Danes on the second anniversary of Gere many’s invasion of Denmark.

IN INDIANAPOLIS ~-MEETINGS—VITAL STA TISTICS

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